安徽省县中联盟2026-2027学年高二上学期10月阶段检测英语试题

高二10月英语 注意事项： 1．答题前，务必将自己的个人信息填写在答题卡上，并将条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。 2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。 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. Why does the man talk to the woman? A. To send an invitation. B. To cancel a visit. C. To ask for permission. 2. Which sweater will the woman probably buy? A. The blue one. B. The green one. C. The red one. 3. Where are the speakers probably? A. In a car. B. In their house. C. At the train station. 4. What is the weather like now? A. Sunny. B. Windy. C. Foggy. 5. What problem does the man have? A. He is bored with reading. B. He is troubled by some noise. C. He is unfamiliar with online shopping. 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，每小题都有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 is the woman? A. A student. B. A teacher. C. A reporter. 7. How much does a one-hour CityCycle ride cost? A. ¥1.5. B. ¥2. C. ¥2.5. 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8. What did the woman probably try to do? A. Replace a lock. B. Open a bookcase. C. Find the headmaster. 9. What do we know about the headmaster? A. He is off on vacation. B. He has lost the key. C. He’ll send for the key. 10. What will the man most likely do? A. Call in a repairman. B. Phone the headmaster. C. Contact Rachel. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11. What kind of car would attract the woman’s daughter? A. A big gas car. B. A powerful sports car. C. A small electric car. 12. What will the woman do next? A. Drive a car. B. Make the payment. C. Inform her daughter. 13. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Coach and player. B. Salesperson and customer. C. Guide and visitor. 听第9段录音，回答第14至16题。 14. Where can Linda study Computer Science? A. At Stanford. B. At Columbia. C. At UC Berkeley. 15. What about Columbia troubles Linda? A. The cost. B. The distance. C. The major. 16. What does the man suggest Linda do? A. Take her parents’ advice. B. Follow her heart. C. Tour each campus. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the purpose of the program? A. To keep the workers in shape. B. To improve teamwork spirit. C. To develop leadership skills. 18. What can people do in the program? A. Report their feelings. B. Attend some special lectures. C. Help organize indoor activities. 19. How long will the program last? A. 8 days. B. 12 days. C. 20 days. 20. What is a must for joining the program? A. Signing up. B. Previous experience. C. Being healthy. 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 For over 45 years, Jim Henson’s Creature Shop has specialized in creating classic Muppets, Sesame Street characters and other world-famous puppets (玩偶). Located in Queens, New York, the shop recently started weekly ticketed guided tours, offering visitors a rare behind-the-scenes look at its professional puppet production workshop. Founded by Jim Henson, the shop has a long creative history. Henson created the first Kermit the Frog puppet with cloth from his mother’s old coat and ping-pong ball eyes. He also designed original characters for classic films like Labyrinth. Today, the studio produces both traditional hand puppets and high-tech animatronic (电子动画) characters for various movies and TV shows. Weekly Tour Schedule & Tickets Tour Type Time Ticket Basic Saturday Tour 10:00 AM $30 Deluxe (高级的) Weekend Tour 2:00 PM $45 The 80-minute basic Saturday tour allows guests to watch artists making puppets, view original puppet parts, meet professional puppet makers, and enjoy live puppet performances. It also shows seldom-seen puppet collections from classic works including Fraggle Rock and The Dark Crystal. The deluxe tour covers all basic tour contents and provides an extra hands-on puppet-making experience. Besides, for deluxe weekend tours, those coming in groups of more than five can enjoy 10 percent off the original ticket price. Tour Rules & Parking Tips ·All visitors must present digital tickets at the fixed gate. ·No entry is permitted at the wrong gate, and ticket rescheduling is not allowed on the visiting day. ·Deluxe ticket holders can park their vehicles free of charge. ·Those with basic tickets need to book parking spaces online in advance. 21. What can be known about the Creature Shop? A. It does well in repairing classic puppets. B. It has provided guided tours for over 45 years. C. It focuses on high-tech animatronic puppets now. D. It produces puppets for movies and TV programs. 22. How much should a group of 8 pay for their basic Saturday tour? A. $216. B. $240. C. $288. D. $320. 23. What extra benefit do deluxe ticket holders enjoy? A. Free parking. B. Flexible entry. C. Ticket rescheduling. D. Puppet admiration. B I was enjoying breakfast with my daughter Sarah when an all-too-familiar “Ping” from my phone broke into our conversation. My fingers twitched and picked it up. Sarah took a deep breath, saying she could never escape her phone either. Just then, I realized that technology was supposed to make life easier, yet it left me unfocused and pulled in different directions. Something had to change. I visited the library to read books on balancing tech and life, but none fit my busy role as a wife, mother and caregiver. Troubled by digital distractions (分心), I planned phone-free Sundays and scheduled my writing for weeknights. My first tech-free Sunday brought no peace. I wandered anxiously, fearing I’d miss important messages. My husband Matt invited friends over to watch a game, and for hours, I forgot my phone entirely. We decided to host games for the rest of the season, and Sundays felt completely open. Encouraged, I moved on to another area where I struggled — bedtime. Once, I kept my phone by the bed out of habit. What started as a convenience gradually turned into aimless scrolling (浏览) past midnight, leaving me enervated the following day. Then a friend recommended an app timer — Do Not Disturb — and bedtime modes (模式) to manage screen time. A light went on for me. I’d long seen tech as an all-or-nothing battle, but simple built-in tools could soften my dependence. I learned to set regular phone-free periods for friends and quiet time. I stopped dropping conversations to answer messages. These soft rules kept me reachable yet freed much time. I worked better, slept well and thought more clearly. No longer controlled by my phone, I pay more attention to real-life connections. Without constant digital breaks, I stopped rushing to the next task. Technology is here to stay, but it doesn’t have to master me. I can use devices without being dependent. 24. How might Sarah feel seeing the author’s response to her phone? A. Understanding. B. Uncaring. C. Relieved. D. Regretful. 25. What was the author’s first phone-free Sunday like? A. She gave up for lack of self-control. B. She kept checking her phone in secret. C. She enjoyed total relaxation all day long. D. She experienced uneasy feelings at times. 26. What does the underlined word “enervated” in paragraph 5 probably mean? A. Well-informed. B. Worn-out. C. Highly-respected. D. Left-behind. 27. What conclusion about technology does the author reach? A. It brings more harm than good. B. It should serve rather than rule us. C. It ought to stay out of our daily life. D. It strengthens our relations with friends. C Plants fight for water, food and insect helpers. Since one plant’s leaves are another’s shade (遮蔽), growing towards the sun can be a life-and-death fight. As in any conflict (冲突), gathering secret information helps. A paper in the Journal of Experimental Botany shows how plants do this. Scientists have known for years that plants can communicate. One way is through certain gases known as volatile organic compounds (VOCs). When plants are attacked by insects, the make-up of VOCs changes. Previous work shows this drives nearby plants to raise defences. What has gone unexplored is whether plants are aware of their healthy neighbors’ VOCs. So Velemir Ninkovic, an ecologist at the Swedish University, carried out an experiment. With co-workers, Dr Ninkovic planted three varieties of barley (大麦) growing at different rates — fast, slow and middling. The plants were put in growing containers next to one another, unable to shade their neighbours. The only connection was one-way air openings connecting their containers. These allowed the researchers to blow air from one container to the next, and to observe the effect that this had on the plants over 25 days. The results were surprising. Middling-growing barley exposed (暴露于) to the air from fast-growing cousins grew faster, producing 20% more plant material than being placed beside slow-growing plants. This, Dr Ninkovic suggests, is because the middling-growing plants picked up the VOCs sent off by neighbors and realized that, in the wild at least, they would be getting shaded out if they did not make an effort. Fast-growing plants exposed to the air from the containers of middling-growing cousins reacted in the opposite way. With less need to race for the sun, their growth speed dropped clearly. Barley plants, in other words, can sense their competitors through gas signals, and change their growing strategies accordingly. Farmers are experimenting with VOCs to increase productivity. Dr Ninkovic’s results suggest they may push crops to produce protective chemicals if harmful insects are expected, as well as helping them to grow more quickly to promote output when risks are low. 28. What remained unknown before Dr Ninkovic’s experiment? A. When plants communicate with each other. B. How plants send messages to nearby neighbors. C. What harm insects will bring to different plants. D. Whether plants pick up signals from healthy neighbors. 29. What did Dr Ninkovic’s team do during the experiment? A. They stopped plants from shading each other. B. They protected plants with one-way air openings. C. They mixed barley of different growth rates in one box. D. They cut down the plant material of fast-growing barley. 30. What can we infer from the experiment results? A. Middling-growing barley stops growth in shady conditions. B. Barley produces 20% more plant material without neighbors. C. Barley changes its growth based on competitors’ information. D. Fast-growing barley grows faster facing slow-growing neighbors. 31. Where does the value of the findings lie? A. They offer guidance for crop production. B. They help to improve the quality of farm soil. C. They explain why barley grows at varied rates. D. They contribute to the removal of harmful insects. D Writing by hand might seem effortless, but in fact, the brain is putting in a lot of work. Handwriting requires movement, coordination (协调), memory, and thinking — all working together at the same time. That is the reason why researchers say small changes in handwriting patterns could help doctors spot cognitive decline (认知下降) early. A Portuguese research team carried out a study published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. Researchers got 58 elders aged 62 to 99 and divided them into two groups: 20 cognitively healthy and 38 cognitively impaired (受损). Researchers first tested the subjects’ handwriting with a digital device and a pen. They completed two tasks to show their pen control. The first was to draw at least 10 horizontal lines within 20 seconds. For the second task, they needed to make at least 10 circles within the same time. Then researchers carried out handwriting tests. These included copying tasks and exercises where people wrote down what they heard. They studied the subjects’ writing time for each sentence as well as detailed pen movements. The researchers found the two groups showed almost no meaningful differences in basic handwriting tasks. Both got similar results for the line-and-circle drawing tests. However, differences appeared in listening-to-writing tasks: researchers read out new phrases for subjects to write down, instead of showing them on a card. The cognitively impaired group spent more time writing and produced extra strokes (笔画). They also started writing a little later and tended to form larger letters, which may signal poorer motor planning and executive (执行) control. Since cognitive decline affects memory and executive function, it may explain why listening and writing at the same time grows far more difficult. Researchers say these findings could help develop a cost-effective, more friendly method for early discovery of cognitive decline. The study concluded that looking into handwriting may offer a “practical approach for confirming cognitive weakness.” 32. What can be learned about handwriting from paragraph 1? A. It takes much physical energy. B. It is a skill greatly affected by age. C. It calls for a combination of abilities. D. It helps improve elders’ memory and thinking. 33. What were the subjects asked to do in the first two-task test? A. Record their own pen-moving patterns. B. Write down phrases shown on the card. C. Set down sentences read out by researchers. D. Produce certain numbers of lines and circles. 34. What is a finding of the listening-to-writing task? A. The healthy group created much larger letters. B. The subjects have difficulty with extra strokes. C. The impaired group showed obvious writing features. D. The two groups showed hardly any performance gaps. 35. What does the text mainly talk about? A. Hidden reasons for elders’ cognitive decline. B. Connections between handwriting and cognition. C. New ways to improve the elderly’s handwriting. D. Brain activities behind different handwriting styles. 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。 Life is full of uncertainties, and many of us tend to worry about things that haven’t even happened yet. But the truth is: most of the things we fear never actually come true. Worrying in advance only uses up our energy and makes us feel terrible for no reason. A study by the University of California, Riverside, found that patient people experience less negative emotion and more positive feelings during stressful waiting periods. 36 Such behavior helps them stay calm and clear-headed. In fact, patience is not just a good quality, but a smart way to protect our mental health. Slow down, and you’ll find things are not as bad as you imagine. Everything happens at its own pace (节奏). When difficulties come, we often fall into anxiety and want to get everything sorted out immediately. 37 If you take a deep breath and deal with it calmly, you’ll have a clearer mind and better solutions. We often fear the unknown because we want to control everything. But life is uncontrollable, and not everything can be planned. Trying to control every detail will only make you more anxious. 38 Believe that you have the ability to deal with whatever comes your way. Worrying about the future steals our present happiness. We spend so much time fearing what might happen that we miss the good moments we have now. Be aware that the present is all we truly have. Instead of living in fear of the future, focus on the present moment. 39 40 Don’t rush, don’t fear in advance, and don’t overthink. Stay patient, stay calm, and keep moving forward. You will find that most problems solve themselves over time. A. Life is a journey, not a race. B. Make a clear plan for your goal. C. But being anxious makes everything messier. D. They don’t rush to conclusions or fear the worst cases. E. It means setting aside what stresses you at the moment. F. Do your best today, and tomorrow will take care of itself. G. Instead of fearing the unknown, learn to accept and face it. 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。 That day began as an ordinary morning. I rushed about the house, 41 my son and myself for daycare and work. As we headed out, I 42 some toys and lost balance. I told my son we’d do some cleaning that night. I had just arrived at work when a call brought the 43 news: my house was on fire. I 44 back and found that firemen had broken the windows and thrown burnt things out. I 45 the officers talking with me, neighbors and friends gathering around, and the smell of the smoke. A sense of 46 flooded over me, but suddenly, I broke into laughter. I didn’t laugh because house fires are funny; I laughed because I had told my son we would 47 the house that night but now that seemed like an 48 task. But most of all I laughed because I had two 49 then: I could cry, or I could find the joy in the darkest of situations. I 50 to find the positive and focus on that. The fire simplified my life and allowed me to 51 it — we had the chance to start over fresh. The 52 things that I thought meant so much were gone. But the things that really mattered in our lives remained. Joy, thankfulness, and laughter — those things can’t be 53 ! In the weeks after the fire, we were flooded with the 54 of friends and strangers alike. Our new apartment was 55 , but our hearts were rich. I learned that we really need very little to survive. 41. A. preparing B. separating C. introducing D. praising 42. A. gave away B. picked out C. tripped over D. referred to 43. A. amusing B. boring C. inspiring D. shocking 44. A. raced B. fell C. called D. looked 45. A. recognize B. remember C. imagine D. upset 46. A. responsibility B. identity C. loss D. relief 47. A. sell B. paint C. leave D. clean 48. A. impossible B. uncertain C. informal D. unpleasant 49. A. excuses B. challenges C. options D. chances 50. A. decided B. hesitated C. feared D. happened 51. A. repeat B. research C. record D. rebuild 52. A. basic B. material C. natural D. familiar 53. A. shared B. bought C. discovered D. burnt 54. A. appreciation B. support C. doubt D. acceptance 55. A. big B. modern C. empty D. distant 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 2026 Chengdu International Sister Cities Youth Music Festival was held from Friday evening to Sunday in 56 capital of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, and it brought together 22 international art troupes (剧团) across 16 countries and regions. The young artists shared unique local music 57 ( style ) and built close connections with Chinese youth during the three-day event. Young musicians from Germany, the United States, Russia, Italy, Australia, Thailand and other countries performed on the main stage at Eastern Suburb Memory Park and seven subvenues across the city, 58 (spread) the event to landmarks (地标), historic towns, concert halls and outdoor public spaces. The festival also featured a music-themed market that blended (融合) food, creative products, crafts, pet supplies, a sister-city exhibition and intangible cultural heritage experiences, according to one 59 (organize), who shared firsthand details of the event. The international musicians visited Chengdu’s commercial and cultural landmarks 60 ( explore) its traditions, creativity, fashion and trendy culture, discovering a city 61 the old and the new live side by side. Many young artists admitted they were 62 (deep) impressed by the gentle lifestyle of local people and the city’s warm atmosphere. First held in 2007, the yearly event 63 ( draw) more than 4,000 young performers from nearly 50 countries and regions so far. Music stands 64 a powerful bridge for cross-cultural communication. It is hoped 65 such youth-centered activities will continue to encourage understanding between different cultures. 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，交换生Chris打算参加你校即将举办的中文经典诵读比赛，发邮件向你求助。请给他回封邮件，内容包括： （1）推荐诵读篇目； （2）告知注意事项。 注意： （1）写作词数应为80个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Chris, ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 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。 I was not a confident young journalist when my tutor (导师) Ms. Hale began her effort to help build up my courage. Among my earliest memories were her words, “Step forward, look your fear in the face, and then do something!” To help me get over my fear of public speaking, Ms. Hale designed small practice tasks for me in our office. She would host mini talks in one corner of the room, and I would practise in the other. At the far end of the room, just as I began to shake with fear of facing audiences, I would walk over to her for comfort. Next, I tried my best to deliver short speeches all by myself, and there was Ms. Hale at the starting point, listening patiently. Soon, I was joyfully giving short talks alone for as long as the activity required. As I got more experience, the most frightening experience for me was dealing with panicked (恐慌的) crowds under pressure. Ms. Hale helped me gradually build up my courage to face messy situations. She would set me doing something I liked — sorting interview notes, or drafting news articles. Then she would leave me to manage small group discussions on my own for a quarter of an hour. One afternoon when she came back, I realized in surprise that I had hosted a heated debate alone for four hours. After that, I could deal with upset crowds in high-pressure work, completely forgetting about fear. I had learnt not only to deal with fear, but to stay calm among disorder. Years later, I was staying in a mountain hotel when heavy rains caused a landslide (滑坡) nearby. The whole building gave a sudden, violent shake from side to side. I fell onto the cold floor. My knees shook as I felt about for my flashlight in thick smoke. Finally, when I struggled to my feet, I saw that part of the hotel wall had fallen down. Panicked guests rushed about blindly, and an elderly guest lay trapped under a piece of wood. 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作答。 Suddenly, Ms. Hale’s words rang in my mind. ___________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Before long, the scene was brought under control. ________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 高二10月英语·答案 第一部分 听力（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） 1—5 CBACB 6—10 ACBAC 11—15 CABAB 16—20 CCBBA 第二部分 阅读（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分） 21—25 DBAAD 26—30 BBDAC 31—35 ACDCB 36—40 DCGFA 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） 41—45 ACDAB 46—50 CDACA 51—55 DBDBC 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 56. the 57. styles 58. spreading 59. organizer 60. to explore 61. where 62. deeply 63. has drawn 64. as 65. that 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） One possible version: Dear Chris, Glad to know that you are going to take part in the Chinese classic recitation contest. The following are something I think you may find useful. To begin with, I strongly recommend you recite Quiet Night Thought, a classic Tang poem by Li Bai. It features simple words, smooth rhythm and sincere homesickness, which is easy for foreign learners to understand and perform well in the contest. Besides, there are some points you should pay attention to. First, make sure you pronounce every word correctly and fluently. More importantly, you need to understand the poem’s emotion and adjust your tone while reciting. I believe you will perform well with good preparation. Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） One possible version: Suddenly, Ms. Hale’s words rang in my mind. “Step forward, look your fear in the face, and then do something!” Trembling though I was, I forced myself to calm down instead of giving in to panic. I shouted to the scared guests to keep still and avoid rushing blindly, just as I had handled heated debates before. Guiding several strong-bodied guests, I directed them to move toward the trapped elderly man. Thick smoke blurred my sight and my knees still shook, yet I refused to be controlled by fear. I organized people to clear the surrounding ruins steadily, putting all the skills Ms. Hale had taught me into practice. Before long, the scene was brought under control. Ten minutes later, rescuers arrived and took over the work. With professional equipment and efficient teamwork, the rescuers quickly stabilized the dangerous scene. The elderly guest was pulled out safely and received timely medical treatment. Panicked guests gradually calmed down and waited for further arrangements in order. Standing there, I could hardly believe I had kept my head in such a terrible situation. All the small tasks and tough practice with Ms. Hale paid off. It was she who helped me conquer my inner fear and taught me that true courage lies in acting bravely even when I feel fearful. 听力原文 Text 1 M: Mum, could we have a takeaway for dinner tonight? You’ve cooked noodles for the past three days and I’d like something different. W: OK. That means I can relax. Text 2 W: I like the red sweater. What do you think? M: I like the red one too, but I think the blue one is better, and the green one is the best. The green colour really suits you. W: Maybe you’re right. I’ll take your advice. Text 3 W: This traffic is terrible! We’ve been stuck for 20 minutes. M: I know. At this rate, we’ll miss the 3 o’clock train. We really should have left home earlier. W: Indeed. If we had, we’d be at the train station already. Text 4 W: Wow, I can hardly see the tree under my window. M: Don’t you think the thick and grey air is sort of like a cloud on the ground? W: Maybe it’ll clear when the sun comes out this afternoon. Text 5 W: Hi, what are you doing? M: I plan to do some reading today but I just can’t concentrate. There are some people talking loudly outside. W: Then come and shop online with me. M: Okay. I hate going to stores. Text 6 W: Hi, I’m Charlotte from New Zealand. I’m studying Chinese here. M: Hi, I’m Li Wei. Nice to meet you! W: Would you mind if I ask about getting around the city? I’m still figuring things out. M: Not at all. Most students take the green bus. It runs every 15 minutes and only costs ¥2. W: What about those blue bikes with digital locks? M: Those are the CityCycle bikes. You can unlock them using an app. The first 30 minutes costs ¥1.5, and after that, it’s ¥1 for every additional 30 minutes. They can be used all over the city and are perfect for short trips. W: OK. Thank you. Text 7 W: I’m sorry, Mr. Marshall. I couldn’t get the books you asked for. M: Why not? I’m sure they’re over there. W: But I think the bookcase is locked or stuck. M: OK, sit back down and I’ll go and try to open it myself. W: I’m almost sure it’s locked. The door just wouldn’t move at all. M: If so, I’ll have to get the key from the headmaster. Oh, he’s not in today, is he? W: No, he’s gone on holiday. He might have taken the key with him. M: No, he wouldn’t do that — he might have left it with Rachel. W: Rachel is in school today. I saw her this morning. Text 8 M: Hello, please take a seat. Are you looking for a car for yourself? W: No, it’s for my daughter. M: Does she have a particular model in mind? W: Well, she doesn’t want a large car or a sports car. M: A small one, then. W: Exactly. My co-workers suggested an electric car, and my daughter agrees because she cares a lot about the environment. M: What about this one? W: Great! It looks beautiful. M: And how will you pay for it? W: I’ll pay all at once if my daughter likes it. M: That’s fine! You could test drive it for your daughter first. W: OK. Text 9 M: Have you decided which college you’re going to, Linda? W: Ah, don’t remind me. I’ve been struggling with that decision. M: What’s the problem? I thought you got accepted into many places. W: I did — Stanford for Computer Science, Columbia for International Relations, and UC Berkeley for Environmental Studies. But each one has its own problem. M: Like what? W: Stanford is my dream school for Computer Science, but I can’t afford it. Columbia’s program is amazing, but it’s so far from home. Berkeley is closer and cheaper, but the major doesn’t really interest me. M: That’s tough. Have you talked to your parents about it? W: I have, but they just tell me to choose what feels right. Not exactly helpful. M: You can take a day to visit each campus. I will go with you. W: That’s a good idea. Text 10 W: Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. I want to take up a little of your time to let you know about the short program the company is now planning. The program is called “Learning from Adventure” and it is designed to develop leadership skills. There will be lectures on public relations and management as well as outdoor activities such as climbing mountains, long-distance running and camping. You don’t need any past experience. At the end of the program, the company will receive a full report on your performance. You are sure to improve your ability to help others, to realize their goals and to deal with difficult tasks under difficult conditions. The twelve-day program will be in June. If you like, you can use part of your twenty-day paid holidays. There’s no charge for this program. If you are interested, please write your name on this piece of paper after the meeting. Thank you. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $