湖北省沙市中学2026-2027学年高二上学期9月阶段检测英语试题

2026—2027学年度上学期2025级 9月月考英语试卷 命题人：张娟 审题人：李欣 考试时间：2026年9月23日 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 （共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段录音，每段对录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. What time is it now? A. 1:50 p.m. B. 2:00 p.m. C. 2:10 p.m. 2. What is the woman doing? A. Introducing a robot. B. Calling for help. C. Conducting an interview. 3. Why did the man leave a note with his phone number? A. To report the problem. B. To get the card back. C. To contact the bank. 4. Where are the speakers probably? A. On a bus. B. In a library. C. At a shoe store. 5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Professor and student. C. Teacher and parent. 第二节 （共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段录音，每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. What are the speakers talking about? A. A dinner party. B. A broken appliance. C. A new washing machine. 7. What does the man suggest doing? A. Giving Laura a call. B. Getting a new one. C. Checking the instructions. 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8. What does the man think of the project? A. It’s difficult. B. It’s interesting. C. It’s important. 9. What will the woman be doing at about 7:45 p.m.? A. Attending a meeting. B. Having dinner. C. Preparing a speech. 10. When does the woman finally decide to start working on the project? A. On Wednesday. B. On Thursday. C. On Sunday. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11. How does the woman say shopping centers will change? A. They’ll become smaller. B. They’ll offer more services. C. They’ll be more intelligent. 12. What is becoming more popular according to the woman? A. Homemade goods. B. E-products. C. Eco-friendly items. 13. What will shops use to help make custom clothes? A. Virtual fitting rooms. B. Special cameras. C. Smart robots. 听第9段录音，回答第14至17题。 14. What is needed for smart fridges to become widely used? A. Advanced control systems. B. Affordable market prices. C. Smart food packaging. 15. What is the man’s attitude toward the safety of sound wave cleaning? A. Positive. B. Uncertain. C. Negative. 16. Why will active material probably be used in the future? A. To maintain temperature. B. To power devices. C. To block sound. 17. What will smart surfaces be able to do in the future? A. Heat food. B. Clean themselves. C. Check food safety. 听第10段录音，回答第18至20题。 18. Why did the speaker want a table tennis robot? A. To play with his friend. B. To save money on training. C. To win the school championship. 19. What did the speaker’s mother advise him to do? A. Watch online courses. B. Practice with Cheng. C. Buy a cheaper tool. 20. How does the speaker finally feel about his mother’s suggestion? A. Grateful. B. Disappointed. C. Proud. 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Pop Mart: The Mystery Behind Blind Boxes In the past decade, Pop Mart has revolutionized toy collecting through its innovative blind box concept. These small, sealed packages containing random collectible figures have created a global craze, particularly among teenagers and young adults. The Blind Box Phenomenon Standard blind boxes are priced at ¥59-69 ( $8-10 ) in China, while international markets see higher prices—up to $15 in the US and £12 in the UK. The excitement comes from not knowing which of the 12 possible figures you’ll get, with rare “hidden” versions appearing only once in every 144 boxes. This system has proven incredibly successful, with Pop Mart’s 2024 revenue reaching ¥13 billion ( $1.8 billion ). Global Expansion Challenges As Pop Mart expanded to over 30 countries, problems emerged. In London, a limited-edition Labubu release caused such crowding that police were called. Meanwhile, fake versions of popular figures flooded markets in Southeast Asia, selling for half the price but with poor quality. Membership Benefits To maintain customer loyalty, Pop Mart offers: * 1 membership point per ¥1 spent * Early access to new releases for Gold members ( ¥5,000+ annual spending ) * Increased chances ( from 1/144 to 1/72 ) of finding hidden figures when buying full sets 21. What makes Pop Mart particularly attractive for buyers? A. Their low cost. B. Their large size. C. Their mysterious content. D. Their educational value. 22. What special benefit do Gold members receive? A. Unlimited returns. B. Rare hidden figures. C. More membership points. D. Early purchase opportunities. 23. Which of the following is true about Pop Mart? A. Blind boxes of Pop Mart are sold at fixed prices. B. Pop Mart has changed the market with its innovation. C. Pop Mart has gained great popularity among all ages. D. Fake Labubu attracted the attention of London police. B Song Yingxing was a Chinese scientist and encyclopedist (百科全书编纂者) in the late Ming Dynasty. British scholar Joseph Needham praised him as “The Diderot of China”. Born in Jiangxi Province in 1587, Song Yingxing took the senior imperial (科举) examinations six times but failed repeatedly. Finally, he abandoned official exams and turned to practical natural science. Then Song Yingxing spent four years teaching his students in his hometown. Although it was a job like teaching, it was a very important stage in Song Yingxing’s life, because many of his works were written here. And he chose a secluded (隐居的) life and refused to serve as a government official, leading a poor life in his old age. Song’s greatest masterpiece is Tian Gong Kai Wu, a technical encyclopedia of great value. As Needham has observed, the vast amount of accurately drawn illustrations in this encyclopedia dwarfed the amount provided in previous Chinese encyclopedias, making it a valuable written work in the history of Chinese literature. The book systematically summarizes ancient Chinese agricultural experience and technological achievements, covering almost all technical fields of the mid-Ming Dynasty. Many production techniques recorded in it are still practical today. Meanwhile, Tian Gong Kai Wu broke from Chinese tradition by rarely referencing previous written work. It was instead written in a style strongly suggestive of personal experience. Translated into many foreign languages, the book gained great popularity in Europe and Japan. 24. What can we learn about Song Yingxing from the text? A. He received a science education. B. He dreamed to be a great scientist. C. He adjusted the direction of life. D. He passed imperial examinations. 25. Which of the following best describes Song’s teaching life? A. Significant and rewarding. B. Busy but satisfactory. C. Comfortable but worthless. D. Challenging and intolerant. 26. What’s the possible meaning of the underlined word “dwarfed”? A. Apply something to practice. B. Make something seem smaller. C. Provide evidence of something. D. Take advantage of something. 27. What is one of the features of Tian Gong Kai Wu? A. It largely referenced previous encyclopedias.B. It was written in multiple foreign languages. C. It focused merely on agricultural technology.D. It provided abundant first-hand experience. C Greenland sharks, the mysterious giants lying low in the deep, cold waters of the Arctic and North Atlantic, are known for their extraordinarily long life—some can live for over 400 years. Scientists have long wondered how these creatures manage to outlive all other vertebrates (脊椎动物). Through a series of studies, they desire to reveal the secrets behind their long life. Lily Fogg, a biologist at the University of Basel in Switzerland, and her team focused on the sharks’ eyes. Examining tissue from ten Greenland sharks, including some up to 150 years old, they found that these animals possess all the necessary cellular structures for vision in the deep sea’s dim light. Surprisingly, the eye tissue showed little sign of aging. Fogg suggests this may be due to highly active DNA repair mechanisms that prevent cell death and tissue degeneration. A separate study of the sharks’ sets of genes also pointed to enhanced DNA repair functions. However, not all organs benefit from such protection. Alessandro Cellerino, an Italian physiologist, led a study on the sharks’ hearts. Examining six Greenland sharks, his team discovered that their hearts accumulate tough scars and cellular damage over time. In humans, similar scarring would indicate cardiovascular disease, hardening the heart and reducing its pumping efficiency. Yet, despite this damage, the sharks’ hearts continue to function effectively. Researchers suspect that protective hormones may help their hearts stand up to some age-related injuries. Catherine Macdonald, an ecologist at the University of Miami, finds these findings fascinating. She notes that any animal with such a long lifetime must possess both repair and maintenance abilities. While studying living Greenland sharks is difficult owing to their deep-sea habitat—they can dive to 2,200 meters, Macdonald believes that understanding their long life can offer valuable insights into human aging. However, she cautions against drawing quick conclusions on human health, emphasizing that these discoveries are just the beginning of a much longer scientific journey. 28. What is the scientists’ attitude to Greenland sharks’ long life? A.Shocked B.Curious C.Doubtful D.Indifferent 29. What can be inferred about Greenland sharks’ hearts? A. They stop functioning at an old age. B. They age faster than their eyes. C. They are free of age-related injuries. D. They can repair damage thoroughly. 30. What does Macdonald think of the findings? A. They are difficult to understand. B. They lack corresponding evidence. C. They offer conclusions on human health. D. They are invaluable for further study. 31. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. How Greenland Sharks Resist Aging B. How Greenland Sharks Live in the Sea C. How Greenland Sharks Get Genetic Protection D. How Greenland Sharks Keep Healthy for Long D   Language is not merely a communication tool but something that shapes our thinking. The Sapir‑Whorf hypothesis holds that language structures influence our world view. If so, AI writing tools do more than assist writing—they affect our cognitive processes. Research on AI language standardization shows a paradox(悖论). AI can help people learn languages, enlarge vocabulary and preserve endangered languages with cheap translation tools. However, mainstream AI systems often produce polished, plain global English, diluting the diversity of dialects and various expressions. When these AI tools become the default（默认）choice, Western writing styles spread to other cultures. Algorithms tend to favour professional Western writing, smoothing out unique cultural metaphors. Poetic local proverbs turn into dull official statements, and indirect polite requests are changed into direct American-style orders. Gradually, it reshapes people’s ideas about social manners and interpersonal relationships. AI brings a standardizing effect on collective creativity. As everyone draws inspiration from the same algorithm source, creative diversity declines. Innovation calls for cognitive diversity, including different ways to analyze problems and varied thinking patterns. Once AI removes such differences, we may lose the source of creative breakthroughs. AI is a cognitive tool, which may cause dependency or help us explore new ideas. The result depends on human users rather than the tool itself. The risk lies in passively accepting its default outputs. If we treat AI as a partner for creative discussion instead of simply using its ready-made answers, we can keep our unique viewpoints.As the generation familiar with life before ChatGPT, we should teach young people that algorithms provide structure, yet it is humans that supply soul. 32. What does the underlined word “diluting” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Weakening. B. Emphasizing. C. Enhancing. D. Maintaining. 33. How does the author demonstrate Western style’s influence on other cultures? A. By predicting results. B. By exploring reasons. C. By providing examples. D. By making comparisons. 34. What is an unavoidable result of using AI tools according to the author? A. The loss of diversity. B. The decline in human intelligence. C. The boost in critical thinking. D. The disappearance of human‑created works. 35. What is the author’s idea regarding using AI? A. Avoiding employing AI tools. B. Acquiring AI skills effectively. C. Integrating different AI tools. D. Being the master of AI tools. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 An educated person understands that education is a lifelong journey, not a destination. Being truly educated means more than just having academic qualifications. 36 Such individuals are literate, culturally aware, well-informed, and composed in their manner. First, staying informed about the world is crucial. An educated person follows daily news from a variety of reliable sources at regional, national, and international levels. Reading multiple publications, such as The Guardian or Le Monde, helps provide a balanced view. 37 However, you must always stay critical and not take everything at face value, noticing the biases in different reports. Beyond current affairs, a truly educated person actively appreciates culture. 38 Immersing yourself in classic and contemporary literature fosters empathy by portraying diverse human experiences. Reading foundational philosophy provides tools to think about morality and free will. Exploring diverse films, reading criticism, and listening to various musical genres (体裁) all contribute to a rich, cultured perspective. Taking notes while engaging with these works helps you absorb key ideas. 39 An educated person listens carefully, contributes selectively, and does not dominate conversations. Humility is key—avoiding bragging (吹嘘) shows genuine respect for others. When you don’t understand something, asking questions demonstrates a willingness to learn. A calm and level-headed manner is also a hallmark: instead of reacting with anger, an educated person responds calmly and seeks to resolve issues constructively. Ultimately, becoming educated is not about showing off what you know, but about demonstrating a continuous willingness to learn. These habits require consistent effort and genuine curiosity. 40 A. Listening to news radio is also valuable. B. Besides that, seeking is an important character. C. The truly educated person knows learning never ends. D. It involves actively and consistently broadening your mind. E. Equally important is the ability to engage with others thoughtfully. F. This does not mean that you need to agree with everything you hear. G. Visiting museums and studying art pieces help develop visual literacy. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Dr. James Leong is an eye doctor in Wellington. For years, his demanding schedule was a constant 41 —caught in a tug-of-war between his patients and a mountain of paperwork. Every day was a 42 . He’d see up to 50 patients, then spend his evenings and weekends buried under medical notes and reports. “The exhausting routine 43 me of family time. When my daughter asked why I missed her school play again, I showed her the 44 pile of charts in my trunk.” Dr. Leong said. Just when it seemed like things couldn’t get any 45 , a new technology entered the picture—a digital assistant called an AI scribe. This “co-pilot” listens to doctor-patient 46 , instantly transcribes（记录）notes, drafts reports, and organizes documentation. Now Dr. Leong is no longer 47 to a keyboard, free to do what he does best: 48 with his patients. “It 49 my human intelligence for where it matters most,” he says. The 50 is transformative. Dr. Leong can see a patient and have a follow-up letter 51 by the time they reach reception. Over the last three months alone, the new tech has 52 over 250,000 specialist consultations in New Zealand and Australia. This is more than just a story about 53 ; it’s a solution that gives doctors back their time and passion for 54 . For Dr. Leong, it’s finally possible to be both a dedicated physician and a present 55 . 41. A. choice B. change C. reminder D. battle 42. A. risk B. rush C. blessing D. experiment 43. A. relieved B. robbed C. warned D. informed 44. A. neat B. dusty C. towering D. hidden 45. A. worse B. clearer C. fancier D. easier 46. A. conversations B. arguments C. stories D. secrets 47. A. drawn B. exposed C. addicted D. chained 48. A. consult B. negotiate C. connect D. sympathize 49. A. shows off B. tries out C. frees up D. relies on 50. A. theory B. difference C. recovery D. decision 51. A. ready B. open C. read D. discussed 52. A. selected B. recorded C. predicted D. supported 53. A. belief B. schedule C. kindness D. technology 54. A. paperwork B. medicine C. management D. education 55. A. friend B. expert C. parent D. innovator 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The popularity of tuanshan dates back to the Han Dynasty. Round like full moons, the fans stand for 56 (reunite) and good fortune, serving both as cooling tools and symbols of taste and social status. Huang Shuofu, 57 fourth-generation tuanshan craftsman from Guilin, is committed to protecting this intangible cultural heritage and has won many domestic and international honors. In 20l3, he was asked to craft two fans 58 were decorated with ethnic Miao embroidery（刺绣) for then-UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon. “We need to follow new trends and combine these with the traditional elements as much as possible while 59 (preserve) the original essence to continue sharing this heritage with people at home and abroad,” Huang said. He 60 (obtain) more than 30 national patents and exported products to major overseas markets including South Korea, Japan and Singapore up to now. 61 (similar), sustainable, green practices are a priority, he added, 62 (give) that his creations rely on natural bamboo as a major material. "We minimize our waste and throw away as little material as possible," Huang said. “We recycle the bamboo strips, cloth, paper and try to come up 63 new ways to use them, such as for bookmarks, desk accessories and other smaller-sized, related products." 64 (advance) sustainable, balanced development, the tuanshan production also engages locals.“We make our tuanshan here by mixing tradition and innovation, protecting our heritage 65 promoting it together,” Huang said. 第四部分 写作 ( 共两节，满分40分) 第一节 ( 满分15分) 你校英文报 “Opinion” 栏目正在征稿，请你就高中生课余时间的三个选择：阅读(reading)、运动(exercise)、志愿服务(volunteer)，按重要性排序，并阐述理由，请写一篇短文投稿。 标题：Ranking My After‑school Choices 要求： 1. 词数80‑100； 2.可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯。 第二节 ( 满分25分) 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 On a Sunday afternoon, Kiana French was having fun fishing with her father and young sister, not knowing the next minute, they would struggle not to sink in the freezing water. Their boat was taking in water little by little, and the wind was picking up. Her father, Gary French, hurried to operate the engine,while Kiana,16, was in the middle with Cierrah, her sister, frightened but still able to keep calm. Kiana asked Cierrah to take off one of her cowboy boots, with which she got some of the water out. Hard as she tried, that little effort would not help stop the boat sinking. Moments later,the unthinkable happened. The boat was full of water and then it flipped over. Kiana and her sister were dumped in the water. Their father, who had had a surgery six months ago,managed not to be thrown into the water but seemed to have great pain in the chest due to the sudden change. Kiana quickly put on her life jacket and saw Cierrah's and her father's life jackets floating away. She reacted quickly to get them back and held her sister onto the boat. They were so far out in the middle of the lake that they could not see the shore clearly. What's worse,it was getting harder to stay above the waves. Their father swam over and hugged his two girls, Cierrah crying silently.Kiana heard her beloved sister murmured,"I can't feel my feet." Kiana knew the only thing to do was to get to shore herself and find help. She looked up at her father, exchanging a concerned glance, turned round and swam as hard as she could towards the shore.Fighting against the strong currents and cold wind, she screamed for help at the top of her lungs every three minutes or so. A strong wind blew,and she looked back only to see her sister's and father's heads bobbing（浮动） in the water. She burst into tears, thinking her sister and dad were dead, because she was taking too long. Para1: With desperate tears,she suddenly spotted a boat with a figure walking on it. Para2: Once rescued, they were rushed to shore,where a concerned group waited for their arrival. 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 高二年级9月月考英语答案 听力: 1-5 ACBAC 6-10 BAACB 11-15 BABCB 16-20 CACBA 阅读理解: 21-23 CDB 24-27 CABD 28-31 BBDA 32-35 ACAD 36-40 DAGEC 完形填空：41-45 DBBCA 46-50 ADCCB 51-55 ADDBC 语法填空：56. reunion 57. a 58. which/that 59. preserving 60. has obtained 61. Similarly 62. given 63. with 64. To advance 65. and 应用文:(Version 2 整体档次更高，句式更凝练、用词更高级，结尾升华更亮眼，适合冲刺 14-15 高分；Version1 稳妥规范，语法零失误，属于 12-13 分的优秀基准范文。) Ranking My After-school Choices Version1: Stepping into senior high school, we are faced with various choices concerning how to spend our after-school time. From my perspective, the priority order should be reading, exercise and volunteer work. To begin with, nothing is more significant than improving our literacy and broadening our horizons, which depends heavily on consistent reading. Not only does extracurricular reading complement our classroom learning but it also enriches our minds and cultivates critical thinking.Following reading, exercise takes the second place. A healthy body is the basic guarantee for efficient study. As senior high school study is intense and exhausting, regular physical exercise helps us relieve academic pressure, refresh ourselves and build up our fitness. Though equally meaningful, volunteer work ranks third on my priority list. Participating in volunteer services allows us to contribute to society, foster a sense of responsibility and learn to care for others. In conclusion, a rewarding after-school life boils down to striking a proper balance among these priorities. By putting reading and exercise first while still making time for volunteering, we set ourselves up for pursuing all-around personal growth. Version 2: Upon entering senior high school, we are confronted with a wide range of choices over how to allocate our after-school time. From my perspective, reading, exercise and volunteer work should be arranged in this very order of priority. To start with, nothing matters more than boosting our literacy and expanding our horizons, a core mission anchored in consistent reading. Not only does extracurricular reading supplement classroom knowledge, but it also nourishes our minds and develops critical thinking. Next comes physical exercise. Good health serves as the solid foundation for effective learning. Given the heavy and tiring workload of senior high school, regular workouts ease academic stress, refresh our spirits and improve our physical condition. Though no less valuable, volunteer work takes third place on my list. Engagement in volunteer work empowers us to give back to society, cultivate a strong sense of responsibility and develop empathy for others. To sum up, reading nourishes our minds, exercise strengthens our bodies, and volunteer work shapes our personalities. Only by arranging these priorities reasonably can we maximize the value of our spare time and attain all-round personal development. 读后续写：(两篇情节逻辑完全一致，Version 2 语言质感更强，细节描写更细腻，是考场高分优选；Version1 稳妥通顺，语法安全，适合基础段仿写。) Version1 Paragraph 1: With desperation, she suddenly spotted a boat with a figure on it.The cold despair gave way to a glimmer of hope. Kiana waved her hands wildly, yelling with all her remaining strength, “Help! Help!” It seemed like a century before the boat approached her. A middle-aged fisherman reached out his hand, pulled her onto the boat and asked her what had happened.In a trembling voice, she gasped, “My father...sister....there. Help!” On hearing this, the fisherman’s face became serious. He headed the boat towards the direction she pointed to with full speed, knowing the terrible consequences if he hesitated even for a second. Meanwhile, he sent out a call for help. After a while, they caught sight of her father and sister’s pale faces. Having floated on the sea for a long time, they were on board eventually. Paragraph 2: Once rescued, they were rushed to shore, where a concerned group waited for their arrival.Warm blankets and hot milk were provided to them, helping them recover quickly from the bitter cold.A group of doctors and nurses examined their bodies on the spot, and then they were sent to the nearest hospital by ambulance. Watching crowds of kind strangers taking the trouble to save her father and sister, Kiana felt a surge of warmth welling up in her heart, sweeping away all her fear and coldness from the freezing sea. Deeply touched by their selfless generosity, she could hardly find words to express her sincere gratitude. Under no circumstances would she forget this experience ,which serves as a constant reminder that ordinary kindness can illuminate people’s darkest and toughest moments. Version2 Paragraph 1: With desperation, she suddenly spotted a boat with a figure on it. What had previously been overwhelming despair gave way to a glimmer of hope. Kiana waved her numb hands wildly, yelling with her last ounce of strength. After what seemed like an eternity waiting for the boat to draw near, a middle-aged fisherman stretched out his hand, pulled her onto the boat and asked what had happened. On hearing Kiana’s account, his face hardened. Eyes glued to the rough waves, he steered the boat toward the spot she pointed to at full speed, aware that any delay might cost lives. Meanwhile, he radioed for help. Fortunately, they spotted her father and sister. Having floated on the sea for hours, they were eventually pulled safely on board. Paragraph 2: Once rescued, they were rushed to shore, where a concerned group waited for their arrival. Warm blankets and steaming hot milk were offered, bringing instant relief to their frozen bodies. A medical team gave them immediate on-site check-ups before they were rushed to the nearest hospital by ambulance. Watching numerous kind strangers go out of their way to save her family, Kiana felt a surge of warmth welling up in her heart, sweeping away all her fear and the chill left by the freezing sea. Deeply touched by their selfless generosity, she was at a loss for words to convey her sincere gratitude. Under no circumstances would she erase this experience from her memory, which serves as a timeless reminder that ordinary kindness can illuminate people’s darkest and toughest moments. 听力原文 (Text 1) W: Are you still at the lab? M: Yes. I need to finish the experiment. The results have to be ready before 2:00 p.m. I only have ten minutes! (Text 2) W: Hi, I'm Emma Wright, a reporter from Tech Today. How does your robot help during disaster rescues? M: Well, it can detect survivors and send real-time data to emergency teams (Text 3) M: My credit card got stuck in the cash machine, so I phoned the bank and cancelled it. W: That was smart. M: Yeah. At first, I wasn't sure if it was taken in, so I left a note with my phone number in case someone got it out. (Text 4) W: Excuse me, I'm going to Oakwood Library. Could you tell me when to get off? M: Yeah. Just watch for the big shoe factory. Your stop's the one right after that. (Text 5) W: Thanks for coming, Mr. Lee. Your son's doing well in math, but he rarely speaks in class. M: That doesn't surprise me. He's shy at home too. W: Maybe we can encourage him through small group activities. (Text 6) M: So, what's wrong with it? W: Maybe it's something we can fix ourselves. Shall we take the back off it and have a look? M: I'm not sure. Neither of us knows anything about microwaves, and we've lost the instructions. W: It's quite old. Why don't we just get a new one? M: Hmm, we should call Laura. She got hers fixed recently. Maybe she can recommend a repairman. (Text 7) M: Kathy, have you started our project on Life in 2112? It's tough. For example, will the North Pole be ice-free by then? Some websites say yes, but others say clean energy will save the Earth. W: I'm about to have dinner. Can we talk at seven tonight? M: I have a meeting with my study group then, but I'll have finished by quarter to eight. W: I will be practicing a speech about future transportation then M: Well, when are you going to work on our project? W: We're visiting a science museum. We'll be back on Sunday afternoon. I'll start working on it then. M: But it's Wednesday! You won't finish it on time if you wait until Sunday. W: OK. I'll work late tomorrow night. (Text 8) M: I'm talking to Gina Hansom, CEO of a market research company, about the future of shopping. Gina, where will we see the biggest changes? W: Well, one big change will be in the shopping centers. Future shopping centers will be much bigger, offering additional services like gyms, medical care, and even schools. M: Wow! And will people's shopping preferences change? W: There will be a growing demand for homemade products - like homegrown vegetables, cakes, or cheese. M: Interesting. What about chain stores? W: They'll face challenges. New tech will change clothes shopping. Shops will use special cameras to record your size and make custom clothes on the spot. Clothes will be shown on screens. Many chain stores will go out of business. (Text 9) W: I'm here with David Brown from GNH’s Research Department. We're talking about future smart homes. Are these new devices real, possible, or just science fiction? First, smart fridges. M: Some smart kitchen devices are already in use, but only in a few homes. We'll all use them when food producers make the packaging smart, too. W: How about smart showers with sound wave cleaning? M: Well, sound waves can clean well, but their safety for humans remains to be proven. There's another thing we are working on with sound. W: What's that? M: It's a way to block sound using active material. You could play loud music in one room without annoying others. W: What about smart surfaces? M: We're working on kitchen surfaces that can heat up. Put a cold pizza on them in special packaging, and it can be heated. (Text 10) Last week, I saw an ad for a table tennis robot in a tech magazine. It could play table tennis all by itself! Since table tennis is my favorite sport and I've always wanted to become the school champion, I really hoped to get one. I asked my mom if she could buy it for my birthday. She understood my excitement, but gently pointed out that the robot was expensive and that buying it was not the best way to improve. She suggested practicing with my friend Cheng, who loves the sport as much as I do. At first, I felt disappointed. But now I'm really glad she gave me that advice. Technology is amazing, but real progress comes from effort, friendship, and playing with others. Now we practice every day, and we're both getting better! This experience taught me that the future is more about people, passion, and shared dreams than just smart machines. 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $