安徽省临泉田家炳实验中学2026-2027学年高一上学期9月阶段检测英语试题

高一英语 (120分钟　150分) 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段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1.How will the man be informed of the result? A.Through an email. B.Through a phone call. C.Through a website. 2.What are the speakers going to eat? A.Meatballs. B.Hamburgers. C.Vegetables. 3.Where does the conversation probably take place? A.In a library. B.In a zoo. C.In a classroom. 4.What does the man usually have for lunch? A.Potato sticks. B.A carrot. C.A cucumber. 5.Who takes charge of the guest list? A.Alex. B.Ruth. C.Miranda. 第二节　(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前,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。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。 6.Where is Tom now? A.At school. B.At a party. C.At Mike's house. 7.Who is Jack? A.Lucy's brother. B.Tom's father. C.The man's son. 听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。 8.What's the woman's telephone number? A.617-228-2289. B.671-228-2289. C.617-228-2298. 9.What's the woman expected to do? A.Pass on a message. B.Make a phone call. C.Go shopping. 听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。 10.What movies are the man's favourite? A.Comedy movies. B.Historical movies. C.Sci-fi movies. 11.How long has the man been in Japan? A.A month. B.Six months. C.A year. 12.Why does the man like staying at home on weekends? A.For study. B.For health. C.For family. 听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。 13.What is the probable relationship between Tina and Joy? A.Colleagues. B.Teacher and student. C.Mother and daughter. 14.What does the man probably do? A.A teacher. B.A manager. C.A doctor. 15.How does the woman feel about the heavy study burden? A.It is a result of bad study habits. B.It mainly comes from schools. C.It does harm to children's health. 16.What does the man advise parents to do? A.Increase children's interest in learning. B.Help children develop good study habits. C.Sign them up for less extra classes on holiday. 听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。 17.What does the speaker usually do before having breakfast on weekdays? A.Do some math. B.Drink coffee. C.Take a shower. 18.How does the speaker have lunch on weekdays? A.With a packed lunch. B.At a nearby restaurant. C.At the school dining hall. 19.When are the morning classes over? A.At 11:30 am. B.At 11:45 am. C.At 11:55 am. 20.What's the speaker introducing? A.His favourite sports. B.His weekdays' routine. C.His holiday life. 第二部分　阅读(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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Discover Paris in Your Free Time Schedule Days of Operation: Daily, except Sundays. Price Weekdays: ￡179.00; Weekends: ￡254.00. Free for kids under 6; half price for kids 6–9. Description Make your way to St. Pancras International, where our Golden Tours guide will meet you at the coffee shop, opposite the Eurostar Hall, at 6:00 am, where you'll receive a welcome pack in exchange for your tickets. Begin your Paris day trip in style with a ride on the world-famous Eurostar train. Paris in Your Free Time Visit the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dame, hit the shops or simply while away the hours at a pavement café—the choice is yours! We'll provide a free Paris map and a one-day travel card so you can get around by subway and visit all the top sights with ease! There is free one-hour Seine River cruise (乘船游览). Take to the water for an hour-long luxury cruise through central Paris. An audio guide is also provided. After a thrilling day in Paris, you should be back at Eurostar at least 45 minutes before departure (出发) to check in. Your departure time from Gare du Nord station is 8:13 pm, and you arrive back in London at 9:29 pm. What's Included in the Tour Reserved seats on Eurostar. One-day travel card. The standard includes breakfast, a light meal and snacks served at your seat. Please Note: Train times are likely to change. 100% cancellation charges apply to this tour—once booked it cannot be cancelled. You are required to carry a valid (有效的) passport with you, which will be checked at the check-in desk. 21.How much is it for Peter and his 7-year-old son on this Saturday trip? A.￡179. B.￡254. C.￡268.5. D.￡381. 22.Where should one go in order to meet the tour guide to start the trip? A.A coffee shop. B.The Eurostar Hall. C.The Eurostar train. D.Gare du Nord station. 23.Which of the following is provided along the tour? A.A two-day travel card. B.An audio guide. C.A ticket to the Eiffel Tower. D.A map of London. B Amy Wolff, a 36-year-old public speaking coach in Newberg, Oregon, is the founder of the Don't Give Up Movement, a nonprofit organization sowing seeds of love and hope through inspirational yard signs and other items. In May 2017, Amy learned from a church friend and teacher that the school district had lost two students and four former students that year because of their mental problems. Amy said, “I couldn't do nothing.” She recalled a crazy idea she'd had two years before: yard signs as a way of encouraging people. She asked her friend Jessica Brittell, a graphic designer, to create and print 20 signs with the messages “Don't Give Up”, “Your Mistakes Do Not Define You” and “You Are Worthy of Love”. Amy, her husband John, and their two daughters knocked on doors around Newberg, asking strangers to put the signs in their yards. Everyone said yes! People in the community were quick to talk about the signs. Within a week, Amy had sold 150 signs at cost. Amy added new messages—“You Matter”, “You Are Not Alone”—as well as wristbands, stickers, car decals (贴纸), cards and other “symbols of hope and love”. Besides supporting those at risk for suicide, the movement has comforted people facing health problems, isolation, job loss, marital issues and abuse. Jason Boyd, assistant principal of Seaside High in Seaside, Oregon, bought 225 signs to put up around the school. Students tell him, “The signs help us make it through the day.” More than 701,000 items have been distributed (分发) in all 50 states and 27 countries. Don't Give Up Movement doesn't do any marketing. “It's love with no strings attached,” said Amy. The movement has spread mainly through people spotting the signs and by word of mouth. Friends on cross-country trips left decals and cards in restaurants, stores and rest stops. We should look for ways to spread hope and love in our daily lives. Buy a stranger a cup of coffee. Praise the server. Believe you always have something to offer—and do it unconditionally. 24.What is the main role of Amy Wolff according to the text? A.A speaking coach. B.A mother of two kids. C.The wife of a man named John. D.The founder of a nonprofit organization. 25.What made Amy Wolff start the Don't Give Up Movement? A.The wish to start a new business. B.Her excellent public speaking skills. C.The inspiration from a graphic designer friend. D.Students' mental problems in the school district. 26.How did Amy Wolff and her family first spread the signs? A.By distributing posters in public places. B.By creating a website and promoting them online. C.By organizing community events and speaking engagements. D.By knocking on doors and asking people to put them in their yards. 27.What can be the best title for the text? A.Spread hope and love B.How yard signs can change lives C.Amy Wolff: A coach turned activist D.The power of community in fighting suicide C It's hard to forget a time when so many apologies stirred the air around us. And what's everyone so sorry about? Well, the usual things that are against the rules of social behavior or morals (道德), poor decisions, wrong marketing actions, and other more serious wrong actions require more than an apology. “Apologizing gets people to feel uncomfortable and risky,” notes an essay in Harvard Business Review. “There's a loss of power or face involved—it rearranges the status grades and makes them feel like they have a duty to others because they have offered help. So it's no wonder people try to avoid thinking about something unpleasant or drawing attention to mistakes and that when one is pointed out, they get defensive, arguing their side of the story and shifting blame to others.” But nothing is more important to an apology than a straight-up and firm “I'm sorry.” Psychologist Guy Winch puts those words at the top of his most important factors for a successful apology. The speed of that sorry is also important, notes Guy Grenier, a mental therapist. The longer you wait, the wider the divide grows. Most importantly, a non-reactive apology must convey a sense of personal understanding of why everyone is so upset. In other words, it has to show that the apologizer has listened and even learned from the misbehavior. Admitting that we're wrong, understanding the nature of the mistake and showing that we're willing to listen—none of these steps are easy. But they're the marks of a sincere apology, the kind that stands a chance of being accepted, rather than cause more anger. 28.What's the main idea of paragraph 1? A.We have ways to make an apology. B.We are used to accepting apologies. C.We are living in the age of apology. D.We usually take apology for granted. 29.What can we infer from the essay in Harvard Business Review? A.It is hard to say sorry. B.It is useless to say sorry. C.It is foolish to say sorry. D.It is unforgivable to say sorry. 30.What is the best way to make an apology according to the text? A.To express it clearly and loudly. B.To offer it patiently and sincerely. C.To take action directly and quickly. D.To make preparations early and carefully. 31.What should the people who apologize do? A.Listen. B.Discuss. C.Organize. D.Communicate. D Today we talk about pointless, useless actions. And we have an expression to help us do that. For this expression, let's go to the beach! For a beach trip, we bring several things that can make the trip more enjoyable. For example, a beach towel makes sitting on the sand more comfortable. Some people choose to bring a beach chair. And a beach umbrella protects you from the sun's powerful rays. Swimming in the ocean can really make you hungry. So many people bring a cooler for food and drinks. Making sandcastles on the beach is a fun activity. So, bringing sand-digging tools—like a shovel (铁铲) and a bucket—is a good idea. But you do not need to bring the sand. Most beaches have a lot of that already! And that brings us to today's expression: “Bringing sand to the beach”. “Bringing sand to the beach” describes actions that are pointless and unnecessary. The actions are futile. This means serving no purpose. “Bringing sand to the beach” can also mean overkill. Overkill means having more than what is necessary or useful. We usually say “like” when we use this expression. For example, bringing flowers to the opening of a flower store is like bringing sand to the beach. We usually use “like bringing sand to the beach” when bringing something to a place is unnecessary. But you can also say the same idea with different objects and places. For example, I could also say it is “like bringing a sandwich to a restaurant”. With this example, the meaning goes one step further. It also means that what you are bringing (the sandwich) is of poorer quality than what you would find at the place (the restaurant). 32.How does the author introduce the expression discussed in the text? A.By listing uncommon beach activities. B.By describing a scene of a beach trip. C.By comparing sand to other beach items. D.By providing an example of a pointless action. 33.What does the underlined word “futile” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A.Useless. B.Common. C.Dangerous. D.Meaningful. 34.What does the author think of the flowers brought to the opening of a flower store? A.They are sweet. B.They are proper gifts. C.They are not good enough. D.They are not needed there. 35.Which saying has a similar meaning to “bringing a sandwich to a restaurant”? A.Seeing is believing. B.Teaching a fish how to swim. C.Killing two birds with one stone. D.Thinking twice before you jump. 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。 Launch your spiritual journey A spiritual journey is a personal adventure where you dive deep into understanding and connecting with your inner self. 　36　 To achieve a deep sense of your spiritual essence (本质), here's a simple guide on how to start your spiritual journey.  Set your goals 37　 This means identifying what you hope to achieve or discover. Are you looking for inner peace or a deeper understanding of your life purpose? As you travel through your spiritual journey, you can reflect on these goals, reminding yourself of why you started and what you're working for.  Read and learn Consider books about spirituality and personal growth as your guidance. They are packed with valuable insights and practical advice. Keep in mind that it's not about gathering much information. 　38　 So take moments to think about these ideas and see how they fit with your experiences.  Find a teacher A teacher can serve a significant role in your spiritual exploration. And your teacher could be anyone—a spiritual teacher, a trusted friend, or even a family member, who has a deep understanding of the spiritual world. They've journeyed through the ups and downs, faced challenges, and become enlightened. 　39　 It can brighten your path and make the journey feel less overwhelming.  Maintain a spiritual diary This diary is a tangible (有形的) reflection of your inner explorations, and plays an important role in your spiritual progress. Writing regularly can develop focus and self-awareness. 　40　 Finally, this diary can allow you to revisit those past entries, recognize your growth, and draw inspiration for the future.  Now that you've uncovered the steps to launch a spiritual journey, why not get a taste of this experience? A.But the truth? B.And the final goal? C.Their wisdom, therefore, can be a lighthouse for you. D.It's a voyage into the deepest corners of your memories. E.It's about finding the wisdom that truly speaks to your journey. F.Like preparing for a marathon, the first step is to set your goals. G.It can also help you express and strengthen your understanding. 第三部分　语言运用(共两节,满分30分) 第一节　(共15分;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。 Pierre de Coubertin, the father of the modern Olympic Games, once said, “All 　41　 for all people.” Sports were also a big part of Jim's life. Jim was always on the football team.   One day in practice, something went terribly 　42　. Jim got seriously hurt. Doctors had to cut off his right leg below the knee. After weeks of 　43　, Jim got a man-made leg. “I felt like a baby, because I had to learn how to 　44　 again,” he said. However, Jim never lost his courage to 　45　. “I took it just as a 　46　,” he explained.  One goal kept Jim 　47　. “I decided to get back and play football,” he said. His coach and teammates visited him, offering their 　48　.  When Jim returned to school, he was in a wheelchair. Jim's school had a top football team. Would Jim be able to play at such a competitive level? At first, no one was sure. 　49　, it turned out there was no need to worry. Before long, Jim mastered the use of his new 　50　. He was back on the football field and soon became one of the most 　51　 members of the team.  Jim also 　52　 playing wheelchair basketball. He took part in weightlifting (举重) events for people with disability as well. Jim always says, “Don't try to be something you're not. Be the 　53　 you can be.” Jim's performance turns out to be better than anyone could have 　54　. Now he holds a world record for weightlifting. And he hopes to 　55　 in the Paralympics.  41.A.honours B.sports C.gifts D.hobbies 42.A.strange B.unique C.typical D.wrong 43.A.experiment B.treatment C.exercise D.observation 44.A.talk B.hike C.cook D.walk 45.A.fight B.respond C.start D.win 46.A.dream B.lifestyle C.challenge D.duty 47.A.worrying B.going C.asking D.searching 48.A.support B.service C.inspiration D.energy 49.A.However B.Besides C.Therefore D.Instead 50.A.skill B.arm C.leg D.tool 51.A.patient B.valuable C.smart D.expensive 52.A.imagined B.hated C.forgot D.began 53.A.easiest B.tallest C.best D.wisest 54.A.explored B.realized C.expected D.provided 55.A.volunteer B.cheer C.sweat D.compete 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。 As is 　56　 (know) to all, a positive parent-child relationship is good for the physical and mental 　57　 (grow) of children, but keeping a healthy parent-child bond needs the efforts of both 　58　 (party).  Parents should take the responsibility 　59　(improve) their relationship with the children. What matters is spending quality time with their children, however tight their schedule 　60　 (be). For instance, they can eat meals together, go to sporting events together 　61　 watch their children's favorite TV shows together 　62　 can contribute greatly to 　63　 (make) their children feel safe and love. Children, on the other hand, should let their parents know they appreciate what their parents 　64　 (do) for them. If possible, they can give their parents a gift on a special day or help with housework 　65　 a regular basis.  No healthy parent-child relationship is without conflict. But as long as parents and children make a joint effort, they can settle the conflict and enjoy their time together. 56.　　　　  　57.　　　　  　58.　　　　  　59.　　　　  　60.　　　　    61.　　　　  　62.　　　　  　63.　　　　  　64.　　　　  　65.　　　　    第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分) 第一节　(满分15分) 假定你是李华,是你校学生会主席。你校英语才艺比赛(English Talent Competition)将于下个月举行,请你代表学生会写一则关于该比赛的通知。内容包括: 1.比赛时间、地点; 2.参赛须知。 注意: 1.写作词数应为80个左右; 2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。 Notice _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 Lisa woke up very excited on Saturday morning. Today she was turning 10. She thought her mother would make her a special breakfast. Last year on her birthday, Lisa woke up to the smell of pancakes and sausage. The kitchen table was full of fresh fruit and juice, and her family had even bought lots of fresh flowers to put on the table. But when she went downstairs this morning, her father, mother and brother were eating cereal (麦片) at the table, just like any other day. No one even said “Happy birthday”. When the phone rang and her mother announced that Lisa's aunt wanted to speak to her, she knew that it must be to wish her the best on her 10th birthday. But to Lisa's surprise, her aunt simply wanted to remind her to pick up her mail the next week while her aunt was out of town. Lisa was quite confused. She thought that her family would say something about her special day, but she didn't want to seem upset. She tried to be cheerful. After all, she was looking forward to meeting her friends in the park soon. Surely they were going to be excited about her birthday. When Lisa arrived at the park, her friend Jane was the first to greet her. “Nice day, isn't it, Lisa?” she asked. Lisa, ready for her friend to wish her a happy birthday, responded excitedly, “Yes, it is! It's a great day. You know why?” “Because it's Saturday and the weather is great!” Jane replied. Lisa nodded, but looked down in disappointment. Soon the rest of her friends arrived, and they all had a good time playing soccer and spending time together. But Lisa couldn't help thinking that it was strange that none of them had mentioned her birthday. As she walked home in the late afternoon sun, Lisa tried her best not to cry. How could everyone forget her birthday? She was close to tears by the time she reached her home. When she walked in, she was quite surprised. 注意: 1.续写词数应为150个左右; 2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 There was a box with her name on it in the living room.______________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ No one was home, but there was a letter on the table.________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 试 题 答 案 听　　力 1~5　ABBCB　6~10　BCAAB　11~15　BBCAC　16~20　ACAAB 阅　　读 A 本文介绍了从伦敦坐欧洲之星火车到巴黎的一个旅行项目的详细情况和注意事项。 21.D　根据Price部分可知,Peter带7岁的儿子周六参加这个旅行需要支付的费用为￡254+￡254/2=￡381。 22.A　根据Description部分第1句可知,要和导游碰面开始旅程应该去欧洲之星大厅对面的咖啡店。 23.B　根据Paris in Your Free Time部分第1段最后一句可知,音频指南是随团提供的。 B 本文介绍了Don't Give Up Movement这个非营利性组织的创建过程以及它的服务宗旨——传播希望和爱。 24.D　根据第1段第1句及全文内容可知,本文所提到Amy Wolff的主要角色是非营利性组织的创始人,其他选项都是她担当的角色,但不是本文提到的主要角色。 25.D　根据第1段第2、3句可知,Amy Wolff知道了该学区有六个学生因心理问题而去世,这件事促使她建立了这个组织。 26.D　根据第3段第1句可知,Amy Wolff和她的家人挨家挨户地敲门,请求人们在他们的院子里张贴标语。 27.A　通读全文可知,本文主要介绍了Don't Give up Movement这个非营利性组织的创建过程以及它的服务宗旨——传播希望和爱,所以“传播希望和爱”最适合作本文的标题。 C 本文主要说明道歉并不容易并介绍了道歉的一些技巧。 28.C　通读第1段可知,该段说明我们生活在一个道歉的年代。 29.A　根据第2段第1句可知,道歉让人感到不舒服。由此可推断,道歉对人们来说很难。 30.C　根据第3段第1句可知,道歉要直截了当,再结合第3段第3句可知,道歉要尽快。 31.A　根据最后一段第2、3句可知,道歉者要注重聆听。 D 本文介绍了一个英语习语“Bringing sand to the beach”。这个习语指的是毫无意义和不必要的行为。 32.B　根据文章前三段的内容可知,文章是通过描述一个海滩旅行的场景来引入文中讨论的习语的。 33.A　根据第4段第1句和第3句可推知,此处指这些行为是无用的。 34.D　根据第4段最后一句可知,在花店开业时带花去就像把沙子带到海滩上一样。由此可推知,作者认为花店不需要这些花。 35.B　根据文章最后一句可知,bringing a sandwich to a restaurant也意味着你带去的东西的质量不如你在那里能找到的东西(的质量)。B选项意为“班门弄斧”,与该意思最为相近。 补 全 短 文 36~40　BFECG 完 形 填 空 本文主要讲述了Jim在腿部截肢后还坚持进行体育运动的励志故事。 41.B　“全民进行体育运动。” 42.D　有一天在训练中,出了大差错。 43.B　经过几个星期的治疗,Jim装上了一条人造腿。 44.D　他说:“我感觉自己像个婴儿,因为我必须再次学习如何走路。” 45.A　然而,Jim从未失去他的斗志。 46.C　他解释道:“我把它当作一种挑战。” 47.B　一个目标让Jim继续前进。 48.A　他的教练和队友们去看望他,给予他支持。 49.A　然而,事实证明大家没有必要担心。 50.C　不久,Jim就掌握了他的新(人造)腿的用法。 51.B　他回到了足球场,很快就成了球队中最有价值的成员之一。 52.D　Jim也开始打轮椅篮球。 53.C　Jim常说:“不要试着成为另一个人,尽力做最好的自己。” 54.C　Jim的表现出乎所有人的意料。 55.D　他还希望参加残奥会。 语 法 填 空 56.known　57.growth　58.parties　59.to improve　60.is　61.or/and　62.which/that　63.making　64.have done　65.on 写　　作 第一节 One possible version: Notice We are delighted to announce that our school will host an exceptional English Talent Competition next month! Here are the details which are related to the competition. The English Talent Competition is scheduled to take place in the school hall. We welcome a wide range of talents, including speeches, English song performances, and talk shows. Participants are responsible for preparing their own music, suits, and any necessary items. If you are interested in participating, please make sure you sign up at the Student Union office by next week. We eagerly expect your active involvement in this event. May all participants achieve great success in the competition! 第二节 One possible version: There was a box with her name on it in the living room. Thinking that it might be her birthday present, she went up and opened the box with delight. Inside the box was a photo album filled with photos of important moments growing up with her family and friends. Lisa sank in the precious memories. At that time, Lisa came to wonder where they were and began to search every room. No one was home, but there was a letter on the table. Her heart beating wildly, she reached out for that letter, which was written by her family and friends, saying how great a family member and a friend she was. With tears welling up in her eyes, she found in surprise that she was already surrounded by her loved ones. “Happy birthday!” they said cheerfully and sent their best wishes to Lisa. All of them had a wonderful evening together, adding another chapter to Lisa's album. 附: 听力部分录音材料 (Text 1) M:Hello, I'm trying to sign up to be a member of your store, but the website is not working. W:Yes, our website is currently down. I can take down your details over the phone and then email you the result. (Text 2) W:I was thinking about making salad and meatballs, but we're out of vegetables. M:I can drop by the supermarket on my way home if you want. W:Let's just have hamburgers instead. We've got everything we need for them. (Text 3) M:Different animals have different ways of communicating information, some by sound and some by smell. W:You really read a lot in the library. But I come here today to see animals, not to listen to your class. (Text 4) W:Do you cook vegetables? M:I cook vegetables or eat fresh vegetables. For example, I usually cut up a cucumber, and put some salt on it and eat it with my lunch. W:I love vegetable sticks. (Text 5) W:Hello, Alex. I believe you are organizing the Christmas party. Could you put my husband and me on your list? M:Miranda, I am organizing it, but Ruth is in charge of our guest list. Can you call her? W:OK, no problem. I have her number. (Text 6) W:Dad, I'm worried about Jack. He didn't come home after school in the afternoon. M:He called me this morning to say that he would stay at Mike's house this afternoon. W:Where is Tom now then?It's almost 5:00 pm. M:He's at Lucy's party. He said he would be home later in the evening. Stop worrying about your brothers so much. They are old enough to take care of themselves. (Text 7) W:Hello? M:Hi, is Heather there, please? W:Sorry, I think you have the wrong number. M:Is this 617-228-2289? W:Yes. Who are you looking for again? M:Heather Johnson. W:Oh, I thought you said Laura, but Heather's not here right now. She went to the store to buy some fruits. Would you like to leave a message? M:Yes, would you please tell her Eric Martin called? W:OK. Heather will be back in about 20 minutes. I'll tell her you called. M:Thanks. (Text 8) W:Hi, Mark!What do you do at the weekend? M:Well. I usually watch movies at home. W:What kind of movies do you prefer? M:The historical ones. W:So you're into history. But I prefer comedy and sci-fi movies. M:Yes. I'm interested in the life of ancient people and I also like studying the history of the countries that I have visited. W:What countries have you visited? M:I've been to 20 countries. W:Really?I guess you can't name them all. M:Mexico, Peru, etc. I spent almost a year in Egypt and now I've been here in Japan for six months. And then I will visit Korea for a month. W:Wow!Are you on business most of the time? M:Yeah. So for my health, I prefer to stay at home to have a good rest on weekends. (Text 9) W:John, the heavy workload of primary school students has been a national concern. M:Yes, Susan, especially during vacation time, they have a lot of homework and have to go to extra classes. My sister Tina signs my niece Joy up for three extra classes on weekdays and doubles that number during the holiday. W:But in fact, a heavy study burden can limit students' creativity and damage their health. M:Everyone knows that, but they do it anyway. Happily, a lot of parents have started lessening the pressure on their kids. W:I usually give my students less homework because I think it is better than not being able to hand it in on time or copying. M:So do I. Most parents are very anxious about their children's study, but actually, it is more important to develop children's interest in study. W:And let them develop good study habits, which can benefit them throughout their lives. Oh, let's discuss it after work. I have to give a class now. (Text 10) M:My name is Jerry Brown. I entered high school last year. I get up around 6:30 am on weekdays. After I get up, I usually do a morning run and do a little exercise. Then I take a shower before eating my breakfast. It usually takes me 15 minutes to get to school by bike. The class begins at 8:00 am with my favorite math class. After the fourth class, we can take a two-hour break. During the period, I have lunch given by my mother in a box, and then I have a rest. The break ends at 1:30 pm and after that, we continue to have four classes. The school ends at 4:55 pm. After school, I usually do some sports with my classmates. I usually get home at around 6:30 pm. 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