福建省厦门第一中学2026-2027学年度第一学期高三年英语学科第二次阶段性练习

福建省厦门第一中学2026-2027学年度第-一学期 高三年英语学科第二次阶段性练习 命题教师： 审题教 2026.10 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 对话读两遍。 1.Who was the man talking to on the phone? A.Kelly. B.Steven. C.Sam. 2.How does the man find the book? A.Difficult. B.Absorbing. C.Simple. 3.What was the woman probably like in her childhood? A.Impatient. B.Unfriendly. C.Dishonest. 4.What are the speakers going to do? A.Drive home. B.Go shopping. C.Eat out. 5.What time will the movie begin? A.At3:20 B.At3:50. C.At3:10. 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。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.What does the woman think of riding a motorcycle? A.Popular. B.Dangerous. C.Exciting.' 7.What will the man probably do? A.Ask for permission again. B.Ouarrel with the woman. C.Give up the idea 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8.What can we learn about the man? A.He is an expert in painting B.He is struck by the artist's hard work. C.He is confused about the unreal colors. 9.What appeals to the man most? A.The visual impact. B.The like-minded visitors. C.The expert guides 高三上英语第二次阶段性练习 第1页供12页 CS扫描全能王 壁3亿人都在用的扫描AP印 10.What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A.Host and guest. B.Painter and customer. C.Fellow classmates. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题 11.Why does Cathy want to talk to Stan? A.To introduce Jack. B.To prepare a project C.To discuss a problem. 12.What makes the office too noisy? A.Jack's client visits B.Colleagues'discussion. C.Stan's loud rock music. 13.What's Cathy's proposal? A.Talking to Jack directly. B.Asking others for advice. C.Finding a meeting room. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14.What does the woman think of the man's new sweater? A.Very ugly. B.Not bad. C.Slightly short. 15.Why did the man buy the sweater? A.His wife liked it. B.The style was attractive. C.The salesman persuaded him 16.Which item did the man originally want to buy? A.A blue sweater. B.A high-neck sweater C.A sweater with long sleeves. 17.Why does the man say he will send his wife in next time? A.She has better taste. B.She enjoys online shopping. C.She helps avoid sales tricks. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18.What makes the ball special? A.Its visual design. B.Its charging time. C.Its high-tech features. 19.What is inside the ball? A.A camera. B.A sensor. C.A timer. 20.What is the feature of the new surface? A.It keeps the ball's stability. B.It improves the player's speed. C.It guarantees the data's accuracy. 高三上英语第二次阶段性练习 第2页/共12页 CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描App 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25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。 Λ Weleome to WSU Libraries!In this guide,we'll unlock the mysteries of call numbers and location prefixes. Knowing these helps you quickly locate and access your desired books. Call Numbers Books and materials are arranged on our shelves according to the Library of Congress(LC)classification system.These call numbers uniquely identify and organize items near other materials on the same or similar subjects.Consider the call number:LB 2395 C65 1991. .LB defines the subject area.The call letters are typically arranged in alphabetical (order,starting from A and continuing through the alphabet.Knowing the letter(s)for your subject area gives you a place to start browsing the shelves.For example:A-General Works;B-Philosophy,Psychology,Religion;D-World History;G-Geography;H-Social Sciences;J-Political Science;K-Law;L-Education;M-Music; N-Arts;P-Language and Literature;Q-Science...For more,click here. 2395 is the classification number,which further distinguishes the subject matter.Read as a whole number: 1,2,3,45,100,2430.. C65 is the Cutter number and usually represents the author's last name.Find C,then 65.Read the number as a decimal(小数)， 1991 is the year of publication. Location Prefixes Some call numbers have a location prefix.Location prefixes mean that the book or material is shelved in a special place,and may have loan restrictions.WSU uses the following prefixes: Prefix Collection Library Location Loan Period Circulating Cir 2nd floor,3rd floor,and 4th floor 21-day loan Collection Ref Reference Collection 1st floor,Reference Area In-library use only Res Reserve Collection 1st floor,Circulation Area In-library use only Video Audiovisuals 2nd floor,Learning Resources Center Special request 高三上英语第二次阶段性练习 第3页共12页 CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描ApP 21.Which book may be identified under the call number"PR 405 C182 2005"? A.A Brief History of Ancient Rome. B.A Guide to English Poetry. C.The Recycling of Waste Oils D.The Principles of Physics. 22.Which could be the Cutter number if you are looking for a book by Ernest Hemingway? A.C78. B.H43. C.W67. D.L59. 23.Where can you find the book"RefAG 243 G87 1992"? A.In the Circulation Area on the Ist floor. B.On the 2nd or 4th floor of the library. C.In the Reference Area on the Ist floor. D.At the Learning Resources Center on the 2nd floor. B At Springside Chestnut Hill Academy(SCH),journalism isn't just about reading(or watching)the news- it's about making it.From Pre-K to Upper School,students dive headfirst into the world of fact-based storytelling, learning the core principles of reporting and developing the skills to become active creators of news.Fourth graders broadcast from an office in the Lower School for Spark,Middle Schoolers write for the online The Torch, and Upper Schoolers contribute to The Campus Lantern,both in print and online.With an eye toward the future, SCH's"journalism track"also emphasizes new media and technology. With SCH's interdisciplinary nature,the revival of The Campus Lantern began as a Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership(CEL)project.Griffy Whitman,bound for Swarthmore College in the fall,combined his interest in entrepreneurship()with his passion for writing when he kickstarted the publication,now overseen by Upper School English teacher Jenny Gellhorn.Together,they brought the paper back to life;it's now a successful publication featuring hundreds of stories in print and online from over 70 contributors. As part of the track,students at every level develop newsroom skills.Upper schoolers get a crash course in layout tools and even learn the demands of a 24-hour news cycle,covering news from across campus and further afield.Guest speakers with careers in journalism have visited SCH's classrooms.In January,Philadelphia Inguirer features reporter Zoe Greenberg shared valuable insights into professional journalism,presenting three real-life stories she reported."Every good story has an ethical or journalistic dilemma,"she explained.The class then used critical thinking skills to analyze these dilemmas and explore potential solutions. "If we want to equip students for an uncertain future and prepare them for meaningful careers,while also ensuring the survival of thoughtful,measured journalism in the age ofAI,then the skills developed through these extracurriculars and courses really matter,"says EdGlassman,executive director of the CEL. 高三上英语第二次阶段性练习 第4页/供12页 CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描APp The faint flicker of Whitman's idea for a newspaper,two years past,now burns brightly."The Lantern,"he says,"is too big,too bright to tum off now." 24.What do we know about The Campus Lantern? A.It was restarted through a CEL project. B.It was designed to be a jouralism course. C.It was launched as a Middle School project. D.It was set up to replace Spark and The Torch. 25.Which word best describes Greenberg's guest lecture? A.Fictional. B.Case-based. C.Theoretical. D.Statistics-heavy. 26.How does Whitman describe The Lantern now? A.It has stopped publishing online B.It needs appropriate adjustments. C.It runs the risk of expanding too fast. D.It has become a large-scale publication. 27.What can be a suitable title for the text? A.Making News in the Information Age B.The Revival of a Student-Run Newspaper C.The Campus Lantern:A Literary Milestone D.Beyond the Headlines:SCH's Journalism Track In recent years,eco-conscious gardening has gained popularity.With so much emphasis on native plants,it is easy to see non-natives as simply a bad choice.However,gardeners say it's not that simple. Laura Janney,CEO of The Inspired Garden Masterclass,argues that we miss the big picture by thinking in terms of native vs.non-native and assigning opposing moral labels.Instead,we should define"bad plants"as those that are invasive or damaging to local ecosystems,and"good plants"as those that support pollinators( )are sustainable,and aren't invasive.The good plants,she adds,"work well in the garden whether they're native or not..” That said,it's still helpful to understand why non-native plants can be problematic when not planted thoughtfully."There's always a risk that a non-native plant can become invasive outside its native range, meaning it could cause negative impacts by out-competing native species for necessities of survival-especially in the absence of its co-evolved organisms feeding on it that otherwise keep its population in check- introducing pests or diseases,or providing low food and habitat value for native wildlife,"says Amy Karpati, Ph.D.,senior science advisor at Teatown Lake Reservation. Since native plants are being grown in their native climate,once established,they can grow with little extra care.As a result,they are widely promoted as the virtuous choice,which can create pressure to turn a garden 高三上英语第二次阶段性练习 第5页/共12页 CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描App into a fully native landscape and guilt when that goal isn't met.However,experts say a 100%native garden is simply not realistic for most people.A 2018 study of Carolina chickadees (shows that in areas with less than 70%native plant biomass,the birds could not produce enough young to sustain their populations,but thrived at 70%or higher.This has led to the recommendation that homeowners aim for roughly 70%native plants-a goal that supports wildlife while remaining realistic. "A healthy ecosystem is more important than the pursuit of native purity,"says Shane Pliska,the president and CEO of Planterra."There is no tumning back from the human impact,so we should be more focused on greening our environments with more plants and wooded habitats rather than a historical restoration to what was. Ecosystems evolve.” 28.What does Janney think determines whether a plant is“good”or“bad? A.Whether it is native to the area. B.Whether it can survive with little care. C.Whether it benefits the local ecosystem. D.Whether it is popular among local gardeners. 29.How can non-native plants cause problems according to paragraph 3? A.By attracting co-evolved organisms. B.By driving away native insect species. C.By destroying habitats for native wildlife. D.By taking resources away from native species. 30.What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A.Risks of uncontrolled plant growth. B.The superiority of native-only gardens. C.A proper target for native plant cover. D.Influences of plants on bird reproduction. 31.What does Pliska imply in the last paragraph? A.Human impact is far-reaching. B.A plant's role outweighs its origin. C.Native plants have lost their value. D.Past landscapes should be restored. D Yellow fever mosquitoes exposed to the insect repellent (DEET can learn to associate the off-putting chemical with food,researchers report.The finding suggests that mosquitoes can link unpleasant smells with rewards-turning a negative experience into an inviting one. Clement Vinauger,a neuroethologist at Virginia Tech,and his colleagues housed mosquitoes in a central container connected to two bottles:One contained clean air,and the other contained DEET.The team allowed the mosquitoes to feed on blood from an artificial feeder while exposed to only clean air for 10 seconds.The researchers then increased the proportion of DEET,aiming to train the mosquitoes to associate the repellent with a meal.To test the association,the researchers put trained and untrained mosquitoes in narrow tubes.A team 高三上英语第二次阶段性练习 第6页/供12页 CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描App member held an untreated hand a few centimeters from one end of the tube and a hand treated with a DEET-containing repellent at the other end.Trained mosquitoes attempted to bite the repellent-treated hand, while untrained mosquitoes stayed clear. Anandasankar Ray,a neuroscientist,who was not involved in the work,notes that although the findings suggest mosquitoes are smelling DEET and that the chemical is not masking our scent(),mosquitoes also smell with their legs.The mosquitoes couldn't land on the repellent-treated hand in the experiments."They'd be getting the smell of DEET being paired with a bitter touch contact,"Ray says."It would be a punishment for them rather than a reward." Vinauger suspects that mosquitoes could leamn to associate DEET with a meal when its repellent effects have largely worn off,perhaps hours after people apply it to their skin."There might still be some traces of DEET on the skin,but maybe not enough to create that repellency effect,"Vinauger says."Mosquitoes might still land,drink some blood and not be repelled."If they manage to get blood,the insects may learn to link the smell with the meal and begin hunting for a combination of human smell and DEET. The results certainly don't suggest that people shouldn't use DEET,Vinauger says."It's still the gold standard in terms of protection."But the chcmical is sold by different brands at varying concentrations,and each product may come with unique instructions.“Reading the label,”he says,.“'is important..” 32.How did the researchers train the mosquitoes to associate DEET with a meal? A.By placing a treated hand next to a feeder. B.By removing their ability to smell C.By extending pre-feeding DEET exposure.D.By increasing DEET during blood feeding. 33.According to Ray,what is the punishment for the mosquitoes? A.Painful touch with DEET. B.Death from starvation. C.Reduced desire for blood. D.Decreased sense of smell. 34.What does Vinauger suggest people do? A.Apply the repellent more than it is recommended. B.Choose products with low DEET concentration. C.Follow the products'instructions accordingly. D.Stop using DEET immediately. 35.What is the best title for the text? A.Why does DEET still work? B.Why is DEET the best choice? C.Can DEET attract mosquitoes? D.Can mosquitoes survive DEET? 高三上英语第二次阶段性练习 第7页/共12页 CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描APp 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。 The Prison of Mask People in the public eye are often heavily judged,and the comments can be cruel.We may not have people commenting on our daily choices in People magazine,but we absolutely have the"invisible audiences"that heavily influence our decisions.36It imprisons our true selves,forcing us to trade honesty for approval. Researchers have proven that we often think too much of how much people actually notice us. 37 Because of this,we constantly edit our lives for an audience that isn't even watching even though we aren't famous superstars. But who would you be if no one was watching?Carl Jung,one of the founding fathers of modern psychology,spoke about the"“persona'”,which is the metaphorical(比喻的)mask we all wear to meet the world. We all have them:the masks of the"successful businessman"or the"nice mom."38 However,if we wear these masks for too long,the true face underneath begins to disappear. There is a severe cost to living a false life.It is called the"regret argument".Bonnie Ware,a care nurse, recorded the top regrets of the dying."I wish I had had the courage to live a life true to myself,not a life others expected of me."When our lives come to an end,the fear of judgment disappears.39As the Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu said,"Care about what other people think,and you will always be their prisoner." 40 Take off the mask.The only person who truly needs to approve of your life is you. A.Thus,to live a true life,we have to stop B.However,the pain of self-regret remains C.We feel as if eyes are following us everywhere. D.Developing a social mask is necessary for changes. E.It makes us avoid wearing bold colors or speaking our minds. F.They are entirely in our heads,but the prison they create is real. G.Without them,fitting into society would be nearly impossible. 第三部分语言知识运用（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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项并 在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 高三上英语第二次阶段性练习 第8页/共12页 CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描APp Every morning,Kofi woke up with a quiet sigh.He reached for his phone out of habit,and as he scrolled, his chest 41 slightly.His classmates were posting acceptance letters and photos from campus visits,their futures already beginning to 42.He told himself he was happy for them.Sometimes that was true,but other times,it was a 43 he repeated until it sounded polite. He began to 44 himself quietly.His grades felt unimpressive and his clothes too ordinary.Even his smile looked 45,worn only for others.The mirror in the house caught him on bad mornings,with 46 eyes,shoulders bent forward.Some days he turned his face away from it.Other days,he stared too long,hoping it might show him a(n)47 of himself that had already"arrived". One evening,his grandma 48 into the chair beside him and said softly,"Mirrors can lie."He laughed 49."They only show the truth,Grandma."She shook her head."They show what you're 50 to see." She told him of two seeds that were planted.One seed sprouted early and took away all the51.The other stayed hidden,growing roots underground where no one clapped."But when its day came,the hidden sprout 52 its way upward."Her words didn't 53 anything right away.But something shifted. That night,Kofi stood in front of the mirror again.For the first time,he noticed 54 in his weary eyes -his life was not late or behind.It was simply unfolding in a way that wasn't meant to be filtered () posted,or55 41.A.widened B.softened C.lightened D.tightened 42.A.fall apart B.slip away C.take shape D.make sense 43.A.lie B.trick C.secret D.promise 44.A.warn B.adjust C.measure D.challenge 45.A.borrowed B.defeated C.annoyed D.confused 46.A.guilty B.tired C.misty D.impatient 47.A.version B.copy C.story D.example 48.A.rushed B.collapsed C.crashed D.eased 49.A.coldly B.wildly C.bitterly D.nervously 50.A.afraid B.ready C.proud D.unable 51.A.warmth B.strength C.nutrition D.attention 52.A.blocked B.lost C.forced D.wound 53.A.fix B.explain C.cover D.add 54.A.sympathy B.trust C.gratitude D.hope 55.A.expected B.compared C.described D.shaped· 高三上英语第二次阶段性练习 第9页供12页 CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描App 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。 When dusk falls over Qingyun Hutong,pushing open a weathered wooden door 56(produce)a subtle but decisive shift in time.Outside,the steady rhythm of the modern city remains,while inside,history takes over. Cold light slides down beams (that have stood for more than four57(century),and a layered soundscape echoes through the corridors.Audiences become participants in the story unfolding around them. The scene is part of Mysterious Cases of the Ming Wanli Era,58 immersive theater production currently 59(stage)at the Beijing Print Guild Hall.It has attracted growing attention and is scheduled to continue through the end of 2026.Written and directed by Miao Jiuling,the production enters China's 60(rapid)expanding immersive theater market with an ambitious creative vision and a spatial strategy 61(redefine)the relationship between performer and audience. The venue is not merely a background 62 an active narrative component.The Ming Dynasty Guild Hall,with its"temple-front,hall-rear"layout and three-courtyard arrangement,generates a layered progression of space 63 signals narrative shifts.Historically,it functioned 64 a ceremonial space and a performance venue. Miao says what first drew him was not the 65 (architecture)form but"density of information"."This is not a stage,"he says."It is a system that has hosted countless acts."In this sense,theater becomes not the use of space,but the reactivation of its internal logic. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节应用文写作（满分15分） 假定你是李华。你校的英文播客Teen Talk正在征稿，邀请同学们谈谈旅行前是否应提前做好详尽 攻略。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： 1.你的观点： 2.阐述理由。 注意： 1.写作词数80词左右； 2,请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 高三上英语第二次阶段性练习 第10页/供12页 CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描App Should We Make Detailed Travel Plans Before Trips? 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。 My name is Mae.I've always been passionate about exploring and solving problems-whether fixing a broken toy or figuring out how a phone app works.This led me to join our school's Coding (Club.In our first lesson,Ms.Davis told us that coding is more than writing lines of code.It is about using technology to make life easier for others. "Your project,"she announced in class one day,"is to create a simple app that solves a real-life problem." "You have one weck to prepare,"she added gently,hoping this would give us enough time to find inspiration and finish the project. The challenge stayed with me as I walked to my neighbor Mrs.Thompson's apartment after school.She had invited me for tea,as she often did on Tuesdays.Mrs.Thompson was kind and cheerful,but lately she had been a little forgetful,often misplacing her keys or repeating the same story twice without realizing it.When I arrived,she was in the kitchen. "Mae!Good timing,"she greeted me warmly,and then stopped,glancing at the kettle."Did I already boil water for tea?" I checked the kettle-it was still warm.We laughed about it as I poured water,and soon we were chatting. Our conversation turned to her weekly book club with friends.Mrs.Thompson smiled,talking about her two old friends.Mr.Brown arrived late for the game,and Mrs.Smith failed to bring her glasses twice."We're quite a group,”she said. Then her expression grew thoughtful."We manage,of course.But sometimes I think-wouldn't it be nice if something simply reminds us?Take medicine.Water the plants.Friday for book club."She tapped her head with a soft laugh Her words sank in.At that moment,an idea formed in my mind.As I stood up to leave,I smiled mysteriously, 高三上英语第二次阶段性练习 第11页/共12页 CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描App "Give me a few days,and I'll bring you a little surprise." "Oh?I'll try not to forget that,"she laughed. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150个左右： 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 That night,I sat at my desk,notebook open and mind racing with details. A week later,I presented my project to Ms.Davis. 高三上英语第二次阶段性练习 第12页/供12页 CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描App福建省厦门第一中学2026-2027学年度第一学期 第二次阶段性练习 高三年英语答案 1-5 CBBAB 6-10 BABAC 11-15 CACBC 16-20ACCBA 21-23BBC 24-27ABDD 28-31 CDCB 32-35 DACC 3640 FCGBA 41-45 DCACA 46-50BADCB 51-55 DCADB 56.produces 57.centuries 58.an 59.being staged 60.rapidly 61.to redefine 62.but 63.that/which 64.as 65.architectural 应用文 Should We Make Detailed Travel Plans Before Trips? When it comes to traveling,I firmly believe it is necessary to make thorough travel plans before setting off. To begin with,detailed preparations ensure our safety.We can look up local weather,transport and dangerous areas ahead of time to stay away from risks.Besides,learning about local traditions helps us behave politely and avoid cultural misunderstandings.Moreover,planning budgets and attractions saves plenty of time and money.Without detailed plans,we may waste hours finding hotels or getting tickets. All in all,proper pre-trip research brings us a safer,smoother and more rewarding journey. 读后续写 That night,I sat at my desk,notebook open and mind racing with details.Mrs.Thompson's words echoed in my mind-taking medicine,watering plants,and remembering her book club.I quickly sketched out an interface with extra-large fonts and vibrant colors,specifically designed for elderly eyes.Determined to make it practical,I worked through the evening,testing different designs and debugging small issues.At times,I frowned at the screen,but each solution brought a sense of excitement.Gradually,the app began to take shape,just as I had imagined.By the end of the week,I had a working version ready,and I couldn't wait to show it. A week later,I presented my project to Ms.Davis.I demonstrated how the app sent reminders for daily tasks,explaining that it was designed to help elderly people like Mrs.Thompson,my forgetful neighbor.Ms. Davis nodded with a warm smile,praising it as both practical and meaningful.That afternoon,we visited Mrs Thompson together.As she prepared tea,I showed her how the app worked.Soon,a gentle alert sounded, reminding her,"Time for tea!"She looked at me in surprise and then hugged me,her eyes shining with gratitude. Watching her,I finally understood that coding is not just about technology,but about using it to care for others 1 and make a real difference. 听力原文 Text 1 M:Sorry,Kelly,I'm late.I was on the phone for an hour. W:Who are you talking to,Stephen? M:Sam,an old friend from college. Text 2 W:I hope you liked the book I lent you.I wasn't sure if you'd be interested. M:I had the same doubt at first.But once I started,I simply couldn't put it down. Text 3 W:Do you remember when we were kids? M:Yes.You always took my toys and laughed at me. W:Well,I really shouldn't have brought this up. Text 4 M:Hurry up with your food,Sally.They say there's a hurricane coming.We'd better get home before that. W:Okay,I'm done.Let's get back to the car.Could you carry these shopping bags? Text 5 M:Don't worry,it's just 3:20.We still have a little time. W:I am afraid that your watch is 20 minutes slow.The film will begin in 10 minutes. Text 6 M:I'm thinking about getting a motorcycle. W:Are you crazy?Drop the idea. M:I'll be careful and I can take you for a ride on my motorcycle. W:Nice try,but I'm not going to say yes anytime soon. M:Why?What's the problem?I've saved enough money. W:But I would be worried all the time. M:Well,I'll come up with a better reason next time. Text 7 W:Hey,I heard Monet's authentic works are on display at DAJI art museum.Did you get a chance to go? M:I went last weekend with some of our classmates.Absolutely mind-blowing. W:Oh yeah,tell me everything. M:I mean I'm no art expert but seeing them in person was wild.It is nothing like seeing them in a textbook. The colors and details were just unreal.There is so much going on but so little clear detail You can totally tell how much hard work went into them. W:Wow.Now I really want to go. M:And you know what?It wasn't crowded,so the whole experience was superb. 2 W:Amazing.Why not recommend it in our art class? Text 8 W:Stan,do you have a minute? M:Oh,hi,Cathy,sure.What's up? W:It's so noisy here that I can't work.We're supposed to work on our project for the rock music festival in our office,but have you noticed Jack constantly has clients coming in and out? M:I see what you mean.Someone has to speak to him about it. W:We really can't ask him to stop having clients come in,can we? M:No,of course not.But you are not able to do your work and neither am I.I imagine it's the same for the other colleagues in the office. W:Hmm.Could we arrange a meeting room for him?You know,there's a room down the hall. M:You mean that little storage room?Oh,that would be too small. W:Anyway,let's go over and check it out first. Text 9 M:What do you think of my new sweater,Tracy? W:Well,it looks good on you,but you don't seem to wear this style very often. M:I know.I tried on about 20.Actually,this one isn't really what I wanted. W:Why did you buy it then? M:The salesman sold it to me before I realized what had happened.He just never stopped talking and he told me some stories about the latest fashion and special discounts.Before I could say anything,he'd wrapped it up and taken my money. W:Well,it doesn't look too bad. M:But I went out to get a blue sweater with a V-neck and short sleeves,and I came home with a brown one with a high neck and long sleeves. W:You must be easily taken in;you've got to learn to stand up to these high-pressure salesmen.They'll sell you all sorts of things you don't want if you don't watch out. M:Next time I'll send my wife in.She won't fall for their fancy words easily. Text 10 The 2026 World Cup match ball TRIONDA has three colors representing the host countries:US,Mexico and Canada.It is made in Shenzhen,China.You might think the ball is just an ordinary football,right?It's actually special,packed with high-tech features you'd never expect.First,it has a smart sensor that records the ball's movement data in real time so fast decisions can be made and even the tiniest offside or handball won't escape notice.It requires 90 minutes of charging before each use to power its smart functions.Second,designers created a new surface that maintains stability at high speeds.Even when kicked with great force,the ball follows a smooth,accurate path.This isn't just a football;it's a perfect example of how technology transforms the game. 3