四川省仁寿第一中学校南校区2026-2027学年高二上学期10月阶段检测英语试题

仁寿一中南校区高 2025 级高二上十月月考 英语试题 时间：120 分钟 总分：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. Where are the speakers most probably? A. In a furniture store. B. In a parking lot. C. At the woman’s house. 2. Why does the woman prefer Jim for the position? A. He is more responsible. B. He has relevant experience. C. He works harder. 3. What can we infer from the woman’s words? A. She wants to buy the teapot. B. The man has a few similar teapots. C. The tea in this teapot tastes special. 4. Which task was Carter in charge of before? A. Communicating with clients. B. Conducting research work. C. Leading project design. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. The medical value of mushrooms. B. Different ways to cook mushrooms. C. The popularity of mushrooms as food. 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。 听下面一段对话，回答第 6、7 题。 6. What is the woman dissatisfied with? A. The living room. B. The kitchen. C. The bedroom. 7. What does the man think of the living room? A. New and modern. B. Big and bright. C. Small but well-furnished. 听下面一段对话，回答第 8、9 题。 8. What did Emily find in her grandmother’s room? A. An empty chocolate box. B. A box of butter cookies. C. Some buttons and cloth. 9. How might the boy feel after opening the box? A. Excited. B. Confused. C. Embarrassed. 听下面一段对话，回答第 10 至 12 题。 10. Where did the woman most probably spend her childhood? A. In Brazil. B. In Mexico. C. In China. 11. What surprises the woman about people in Norway? A. They use broken glass to protect walls. B. They let babies sleep outdoors in cold weather. C. They hold fun celebrations for death. 12. What will the man probably talk about next? A. The plot of the movie Coco. B. A famous global festival in Mexico. C. Ways to keep babies warm outside. 听下面一段对话，回答第 13 至 16 题。 13. Why is Larry upset? A. He’s lost his brother’s ticket. B. He can’t go to a concert. C. He can’t find his phone. 14. What can be known about the band “Zhe Er Gen”? A. Most of its members are from Guiyang. B. It charges a little for performances. C. Some of its members are disabled. 15. What is Sun Guang’s identity? A. A local cultural official. B. A famous sports star. C. An ordinary delivery worker. 16. Which of the following is free for the man? A. Hotel accommodation. B. Round-trip air tickets. C. Meals and drinks. 听下面一段独白，回答第 17 至 20 题。 17. When did Katharine become a passionate dancer? A. In her sixties. B. In her forties. C. In her twenties. 18. What is Katharine’s favorite dance style? A. Tango. B. Samba. C. Foxtrot. 19. Who called the ambulance for Katharine? A. Her dancing partner. B. Her husband. C. Her kid. 20. What is Katharine like? A. Strong-willed. B. Easy-going. C. Open-minded. 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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Four Beautiful Beaches In Singapore In Singapore, there are a range of special beaches where you can relax for a day. At these popular beaches, you’ll feel as if you’re in paradise (天堂) — like Bali. Here are four of the best beaches there. Tanjong Beach The white-sandy beach is man-made and it’s the perfect place to relax in the sun, read a book away from the crowds, or go for a swim in the ocean. Especially, the Tanjong Beach Club is a top nightlife spot for drinking cocktails (鸡尾酒) and enjoying water sports like surfing. St. John’s Island Beach You can enjoy a quiet beach on St. John’s Island. This pretty place has a beach that’s great for sunbathing, swimming in clear water, and having picnics away from the city. Visitors can also spot unique marine life (海洋生物), go fishing, and even rent cabins or bungalows to stay on the island. Make sure to bring everything you need — there are no shops on the island. Coney Island Coney Island beach is the perfect place to relax away from the crowds. This hidden destination offers a couple of sandy spots to relax — whether you’re walking or cycling around Coney Island. It is definitely one of the best beaches to visit alone for a therapeutic (治愈的) experience. Pulau Hantu This island has a quiet beach far from busy tourist spots. The island consists of two small islands that join at low tide. There’s soft white sand and clear blue-green water here, teeming with (充满) colorful corals and marine life. People often camp overnight on the island, as it is only accessible by boat. Enjoyed this? Check out The Best Island Getaways In and Around Singapore. 21. Which place is hard to return from in one day? A. St John’s Island. B. Tanjong Beach. C. Coney Island. D. Pulau Hantu. 22. What does the four beaches have in common? A. They are famous for the nightlife. B. They provide a quiet atmosphere. C. They have fishing nets for rent. D. They are popular with cyclists. 23. Where is the text probably taken from? A. A magazine. B. A textbook. C. A website. D. A report. B I stared at the jar on my desk, dusty and marked with tiny sunflowers. It was a gift from Grandma before she moved to the countryside, with a note: “Write down the good things — they grow when you tend to them.” For months, it sat untouched under textbooks; like most teens, I was too busy complaining about homework, arguing with parents, and envying friends’ “perfect” lives to notice small joys. Things changed when I failed my math midterm. I came home with a red D, fearing Mom’s disappointment. Instead of blaming, she placed a pen by the jar: “Grandma said gratitude turns ‘I have to’ into ‘I get to’. Try one thing a day.” Unwillingly, I wrote quickly: “Mom didn’t yell at me,” and dropped it in. The next day, I missed the bus in the rain — until classmate Lila offered a bike ride. We crowded under her small raincoat, laughing as we got wet. That night, I wrote: “Lila shared her raincoat.” Soon, notes mushroomed: “Barista gave an extra cookie.” “Dad fixed my headphones.” “Pink-orange sunset.” I began actively seeking moments to write down, my eyes opening to overlooked goodness. When Grandma fell ill, I read her the notes in the hospital. She squeezed my hand: “Happinessisn’t big — it’s daily seeds.” That realization hit home: gratitude was choosing to acknowledge good even when life felt hard. Months later, the jar was half-full. I no longer dreaded math (wrote: “Mr. Chen stayed to explain algebra (代数).” “Got a B on the quiz.”) and stopped arguing with Dad. Lila noticed my calm and started her own jar. Now, the jar sits on my nightstand. Gratitude isn’t ignoring hardship — it’s balancing it with good. Last week, I added: “Grandma is home, and we’re refilling the jar together.” Good things truly grow when you tend to them. 24. Why did the author ignore the jar at first? A. The jar was buried under the books. B. The jar was moved to the countryside. C. She was occupied with teens’ daily troubles. D. She thought recording small joys was worthless. 25. What made the author start using the jar? A. Her classmate’s kind offer of a bike ride. B. Her grandma’s visit from the countryside. C. Her grandma’s reminder in the hospital. D. Her math failure and mom’s encouragement. 26. What does the underlined word “mushroomed” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Disappeared gradually. B. Got lost accidentally. C. Grew rapidly. D. Changed slowly. 27. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Gratitude Nurtures Hidden Happiness B. Hardships Shape a Better Self C. Small Joys: Keys to Daily Happiness D. Friendship: A Comfort in Difficult Days C Does a happy person live longer? Many studies have convinced us that happiness brings good health, which has resulted in an increasing demand for speakers and products encouraging positive thinking. However, being happy does not promise that one is going to be healthy. There are other factors that influence one’s health and long life such as a person’s genes or even a person’s socio-economic condition. Some research even suggests that positive thinking can be dangerous. Positive thinking, when taken to the extreme, can cause a person to be separated from reality. For example, a person who thinks that staying happy and positive can help him recover from an illness like cancer but later fails to recover from it, may blame himself for not being happy. In this case, positive thinking may potentially make the victim disregard other factors. Sometimes the pursuit of happiness is even associated with serious mental health problems such as depression. All types of happiness are not good for us either. For example, pride, a pleasant feeling, can sometimes rob us of the ability to empathize with others or understand another’s viewpoint. This anti-social behavior can cause people around us to turn away from us, and this could, in turn, make us feel lonely and do harm to our mental and even physical health. Moreover, unpleasant feelings can be beneficial to a person’s well-being. Researchers believe that unpleasant feelings can help us make sense of our challenges and experiences in a way that supports psychological well-being. For example, if I have behaved badly towards my good friend, the feelings of guilt and sadness might motivate me to apologize and ask for forgiveness. The rebuilding of a broken relationship can be a lift to one’s mental well-being.In trying to experience happiness, we should remember that seeking for happiness as an end in itself can be elf-defeating, and does not necessarily lead to better health. After all, one will surely experience setbacks and conflicts in life. Instead, learning to cope with negative emotions with a realistic positive attitude is key to a person’s good health. 28. What’s the writer’s opinion in this passage? A. Negative thinking can be dangerous. B. Staying happy can bring good health. C. Unpleasant feelings cannot be beneficial. D. Happiness cannot ensure one’s good health. 29. When can positive thinking be dangerous according to the passage? A. When we use it with a realistic attitude to solve problems. B. When we focus on it as an only determinant of happy life. C. When we think it one of the necessary factor for good health. D. When we realize it may rob us of the ability to understand others. 30. How can unpleasant feelings be beneficial to a person’s well-being? A. They rebuild a broken relationship. B. They lead to self-reflection and personal growth. C. They help keep the problems and challenges away. D. They prevent long-term negative effects on mental health. 31. Which of the following has the similar meaning of “an end in itself” in the last paragraph? A. An ultimate goal. B. An individual plan. C. A final decision. D. A great start. D In a paper in the journal BioScience, researchers put forward an innovative plan: sending a box filled with cryo-preserved (低温保存的) cells from diverse animal species to a shadowed region on the moon. The natural cold there can keep the samples frozen, aiming to create a bio-repository (生物库) for long-term species conservation. The idea of a bio-repository has been incubated for decades. Lead author Mary Hagedorn, a senior research scientist, has spent 20 years on coral cryo-preservation. A lunar bio-repository would extend this idea to a wider range of animals, possibly including endangered species and culturally important animals. Cryo-preserved cells must be at minus 196℃. On Earth, maintaining this temperature requires liquid nitrogen ( 液 氮 ), electricity, and human supervision ( 监 督 ). Any interruption can endanger the samples. In contrast, the permanently shadowed regions on the moon may offer a stable, cold environment without the need for artificial cooling. The scientists draw inspiration from the Global Seed Vault in Norway. There, more than one million seed samples are preserved underneath the permafrost(永冻层), which naturally cools them. However, in 2017, it was flooded due to climate-change-related permafrost melting, showing that Earth’s storage sites are weak. Storing cells on the moon, however, also presents challenges. With only a thin atmosphere, the moon is exposed to solar and cosmic (宇宙的) radiation that can degrade DNA. Additionally, lunar dust, which sticks to everything, is another potential concern. So far, the researchers have successfully cryo-preserved skin samples of the starry goby, a fish for coral reef health. They hope to attract new partners by promoting their idea. They’ve applied for a spot on a 2025 NASA flight to test the radiation exposure of cryo-preserved cells. Some experts question the move of the lunar bio-repository, arguing that it’s costly and may shift resources from ongoing conservation efforts. But Hagedorn believes that the current situation on Earth urgently calls for such a biodiversity repository, which is another way to protect Earth’s precious biodiversity. 32. What does the underlined word “incubated” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Hidden. B. Developed. C. Repeated. D. Challenged. 33. What can we infer from the example of the Global Seed Vault? A. Permafrost is a safe cooling material. B. Norway has advanced storage technology. C. Earth’s storage sites are not always reliable. D. Climate change is the main threat to seed storage. 34. What’s Hagedorn’s attitude towards the lunar bio-repository? A. Supportive. B. Doubtful. C. Uncertain. D. Disapproving. 35. Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A. Saving Earth’s Animals on the Moon B. Creating Old Freezing Technology on the Moon C. A Serious Problem for Cells Keeping on Earth D. The Story of a Flooded Seed Bank on Earth 第二节(共 5 小题; 每小题 2.5 分，共 12.5 分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余 选项。 Impolite cellphone users are anywhere where there’s a cellphone signal. 36 Could that be you? Follow our expert phone rules to avoid being rude and annoying. Know where not to use your phone. 37 , so avoid talking on your cellphone or having it ring while in such places as hospitals, libraries and movie theaters. Turn you phone off if necessary. Don’t talk too loudly. When in public, try not to raise your voice while on the phone. Generally you don’t have to shout on the phone to be heard on the other end. In fact, doing so often makes it harder for you to be understood. 38 . Don’t use your phone when having a meal with someone. If possible, turn it off. If you’re waiting for an important call, let the person you’re with know beforehand ( 事 先 ) that you’re expecting a call that you’ll need to take. 39 . If you have to, step away but don’t stay away any longer than a bathroom break. 40 . When you’re in an enclosed space, or you can’t put yourself 10 feet out of everyone’s way, it’s inappropriate to talk but it’s potentially acceptable to receive and send text messages. But you’d better not text while doing anything that requires you to be focused. A. Learn to text B. Focus on your messages C. Some places are inappropriate for cellphone usage D. Limit phone use during gatherings with your friends E. Try not to hold a phone conversation at table F. In addition, shouting on the phone disturbs people around you G. Most people who are impolite don’t even realize what they’re doing 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 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Every day on my way to college, I meet the same woman. Her courage and toughness quietly 41 me. She works nights at a hospital, 42 attending to patients. After her long hours, she walks nearly 12 kilometers to reach home because she cannot 43 daily transportation. Watching her 44 was heartbreaking, and I knew I had to do something, even if it was small. One day, I offered her a 45 . Her eyes lit up with relief, and a soft, grateful smile spread across her face. Since then, giving her a ride has become part of my daily 46 . For me, it takes just a few minutes; for her, it saves hours of walking and 47 her tired, aching legs. Every morning, she gives me her best wishes, her voice full of 48 : “May you have everything you dream of.” Her words touch me deeply and stay with me throughout the day. Over time, our rides have 49 more than just a commute (通勤) — they have become a small, shared moment of human connection. I’ve realized that even small 50 can create a ripple (涟漪) of positivity. She gains comfort and 51 , and I gain perspective, gratitude, and the joy of making a difference. Sometimes, life offers us chances not just to move forward ourselves but to 52 someone along the way — and in those moments, both lives become fuller. Kindness doesn’t have to be grand — it can live in daily 53 actions. And when we open our hearts, even in small ways, what we receive can often 54 what we give. When we help someone, even in a small way, the ripple of 55 spreads far beyond what we can see. 41. A. defend B. inspire C. amuse D. accompany 42. A. regularly B. efficiently C. tirelessly D. independently 43. A. choose B. provide C. afford D. improve 44. A. perform B. weep C. wander D. struggle 45. A. lift B. present C. guarantee D. challenge 46. A. exercise B. requirement C. routine D. news 47. A. trains B. treats C. spares D. supports 48. A. surprise B. charm C. warmth D. satisfaction 49. A. thrown in B. brought about C. consisted of D. turned into 50. A. acts B. tasks C. beliefs D. dreams 51. A. work B. rest C. payment D. credit 52. A. carry B. greet C. reward D. join 53. A. frequent B. typical C. extraordinary D. considerate 54. A. balance B. outweigh C. ensure D. repay 55. A. relief B. expectation C. excitement D. kindness 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。10 Whenever I tell people that I teach English at the Berlin Zoo, I almost always get a questioning look. Behind it, the person is trying to figure out who exactly I teach…the animals? Since June 2017, right before the 56 (arrive) of the two new pandas, Meng Meng and Jiao Qing, I have been helping the panda keepers at the zoo to feel more comfortable and 57 (confidence) speaking English. And who do they speak English 58 ? Not the pandas, even though 59 language used for the medical training instructions is actually English. They talk to the flood of international tourists and to 60 (visit) Chinese zookeepers who often come to check on the pandas, which are on loan from China. They also need to be ready to give 61 (interview) in English with international journalists. This is 62 they need an English trainer. So, what are they learning? 63 (basic), how to describe a panda’s life. It’s been an honor to watch the panda programme develop 64 to see the pandas settle into their new home. As a little girl, I 65 (wish) to be a zookeeper when I grew up. Now, I’m living out that dream indirectly by helping the panda keepers do their job in English. 第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分 40 分） 第一节 （满分 15 分） 你校正在组织英语作文比赛。请以身边值得尊敬和爱戴的人为题，写一篇短文参赛，内容 包括： 1. 人物简介 2. 尊敬和爱戴的原因。 注意： 1、词数 80 词左右； 2、可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 The Person I Respect There are are many respectable people around us._________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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一段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 One morning, John Evans appeared in our second-grade class. He was the son of apple-picking workers, who were the poorest of the poor, struggling to make ends meet. Dressed in oversized ragged (破烂的) clothes and worn-out shoes, John stood out. The kids in class whispered (低语) about John behind his back. “What is he wearing?” someone whispered. “He looks so different,” said another. “Class, this is John Evans,” our teacher, Mrs. Parmele, announced. John looked around and smiled, hoping somebody would smile back. Nobody did. When Mrs. Parmele pointed to the seat next to mine, I quickly looked away, hoping he wouldn’t notice me. I told my mother about it that evening at dinner. My mother listened quietly, as always. Gradually she had grown to know John quite well through my daily talks about him. She always listened patiently but rarely said more than a “Hmmm” or “I see.” One day, John came up to me at lunch, holding his plate and looking hopeful. “Can I sit by you?” he asked. I hesitated. But finally I said, “Okay.” As we sat together, I realized that John was not as terrible as everyone said. He was actually very friendly and fun to be around. After lunch, we were playing together on the playground happily, and then I made up my mind that John would no longer remain friendless. “Mom, tomorrow is John’s birthday, and he’s not going to get anything. No cake. No presents. Nothing. Nobody even cares.” I said with my heart sinking. Mother and I both knew that whenever a kid had a birthday, his or her mother would bring a cake to share with the whole class. Between my birthday and my sister’s, my mom had made several trips herself over the years. But John’s mother worked all day. His special day would go unnoticed. “Don’t worry,” Mom said. “I’m sure everything will turn out fine.” 注意: (1) 续写词数为 150 词左右。（2）开头已经给出。 I wished John a happy birthday the moment I saw him the next morning.___________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ With the classmates cheering around him, John took the cake from my mother._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 十月月考英语试题答案 听力: 1-5 CBABA 6-10 CBACC 11-15 BABCA 16-20 ABCBA 阅读理解： 21-23 DBC 24-27 CDCA 28-31 DBBA 32-35 BCAA 七选五： 36-40 GCFEA 完形填空： 41-45 BCCDA 46-50 CCCDA 51-55 BADBD 语法填空： 56． arrival 57．Confident 58．to 59．the 60．visiting 61．interviews 62．why 63．Basically 64．and 65．wished The Person I Respect There are are many respectable people around us.The person I admire most is my grandmother. She is a kind and hardworking woman who always puts others before herself. Although she did not receive much education, she has an amazing wisdom about life. She wakes up early every morning to prepare breakfast for the whole family and spends her free time gardening. Whenever I feel down, she listens patiently and encourages me with gentle words.What impresses me most is her positive attitude toward difficulties. She never complains, even when life is tough. She once told me, "Every problem has a solution as long as you keep trying." I admire her not because of great achievements, but because of the warmth and strength she brings to everyone around her. I hope to become someone like her — gentle yet resilient. The Person I Respect There are are many respectable people around us.The person I admire most is Marie Curie, the renowned Polish-French physicist and chemist. Her greatest achievement is becoming the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields — Physics and Chemistry. She discovered the elements polonium and radium.What impresses me most is her extraordinary perseverance. Living in poverty, she studied late at night and never gave up her research. She was also deeply generous, refusing to patent her process, believing science should belong to all mankind. Her influence continues to inspire women worldwide to pursue careers in science. She proved that passion and determination can overcome any obstacle. 读后续写作文范文1： I wished John a happy birthday the moment I saw him the next morning. John froze, his eyes going wide, then a shy smile spread across his face. He whispered that no one had ever remembered his birthday before. Just then, I saw Mom walk through the door with a cake in her hands. I hadn’t expected her to come, but there she was. I pulled her over and said, “Mom, this is John.” She bent down and smiled, “Happy birthday, John!” The whole class looked over as my mother held the cake out to John, their eyes wide with surprise and warmth. With the classmates cheering around him, John took the cake from my mother. His hands shook slightly as he held it, and a tear slipped down his cheek. Someone started the birthday song, and soon everyone joined in, voices growing louder and brighter. Then John cut the cake and shared it with all of us. We gathered around him, happily enjoying the cake. No one cared about his worn clothes any more. From that day on, John was no longer the boy in ragged clothes—he was simply our friend. 读后续写作文范文2： I wished John a happy birthday the moment I saw him the next morning. John, who had never expected a birthday surprise, looked at me in great shock. He whispered a thank you and lowered his head shyly. Just then, my mother entered the room with a big cake that was beautifully decorated. The whole class fell silent, staring at the delicious cake. I told John that the cake was from my mom, and his eyes were filled with tears of joy. With the classmates cheering around him, John took the cake from my mother. He cut it carefully and shared it with every student in the classroom. Everyone was laughing and eating happily, which created a warm atmosphere. John realized that he was no longer an outsider but a true friend of everyone. The smile on his face showed how much he appreciated this special gift. It was this small act of kindness that changed John’s life in the class. 【解析】【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了出身贫寒的约翰初入班级时因衣着破旧而被同学排斥，后来作者逐渐发现约翰的友善并与之成为朋友。得知约翰生日无人庆祝后，作者忧心忡忡，母亲决定帮助约翰的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ① 由第一段首句内容可知，第一段可描写约翰听到祝福后的反应，以及母亲突然带着蛋糕出现在教室门口的惊喜场景。 ② 由第二段首句内容可知，第二段可描写约翰分发蛋糕、与同学分享快乐的感人时刻，以及约翰感受到集体温暖后的变化。 2.续写线索：​ 送上祝福——母亲现身——分发蛋糕——同学欢呼——约翰感动——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类① 低下他的头：lower his head​/duck his head ② 陷入沉默：fall silent​/​sink into silence 情绪类① 震惊：shock/surprise/astonishment ② 快乐：joy/happiness/delight 【点睛】【高分句型1】John, who had never expected a birthday surprise, looked at me in great shock. (运用了关系代词who引导的非限制性定语从句) 【高分句型2】​Just then, my mother entered the room with a big cake that was beautifully decorated. (运用了关系代词that引导的限制性定语从句) 听力原文： 【Text 1】M: Nancy, if I remember rightly, there was a garage on the first floor. W: Yes. Bob and I had sold our car and chosen public transportation, so we turned the garage into a study. M: I see. 【Text 2】M: I’ll vote for Lisa as president of the Students’ Union. She is responsible and hard-working. W: Yeah, she’s competent, but I’ll vote for Jim. He used to be the president of the Students’ Union in his high school for three years. 【Text 3】W: I have 29 different teapots in my collection. If I buy this one, that’ll make it 30. M: But it looks similar to a few you already have. W: Each teapot has its own charm. This one has a unique pattern. 【Text4】W: Carter, I’d like you to exchange tasks with Linda. She will handle the research and you will focus on the design part. Alex will continue managing client communication. What do you say? M: No problem. I’ll get started right now. 【Text 5】M: Do you know the function of mushrooms? W: You mean they serve as food providing energy? M: No. I heard some mushrooms are becoming popular as medicine for physical problems and mental illnesses like depression. 【Text 6】M: What do you think of this flat? W: It’s not really all that good. The bedroom is a little small for us. M: Small? But it should be enough for our needs, I think. I love the living room. It’s huge and filled with sunshine. W: Yes. And I like the kitchen. It’s new and well-equipped. M: And it has a great balcony with a view of the park. W: You are right. The view is beautiful. 【Text 7】M: Hey, Emily. Look, what I found in Grandma’s room! W: Well, a butter cookie box. M: A box of butter cookies, more precisely. I happen to be hungry. W: Don’t count your chickens before they hatch. I once found a chocolate box in Grandma’s room, but when I opened it happily, there was nothing in it. M: This box is not light I’m sure there are cookies in it. Let me open it. W: Ha-ha, I don’t think you’ll eat these buttons and cotton cloth. M: Oops. Well, I’ll check the fridge to find some food. 【Text 8】W: I found an interesting post online. The topic is “things that are normal to natives but strange for foreigners”. M: Oh, I’ve seen that. What impressed me most was that people in Brazil stick a lot of broken glass on the walls around the house to prevent thieves from jumping in. I’ve never seen that in America. W: Well, it’s not strange for me. I grew up in China. I’ve seen that kind of scene before. Let’s go back to this post. It’s said that in Norway, people let their babies sleep outside, even if it’s cold. M: That’s because they believe the outdoor environment, especially the fresh air, is good for babies’ health and development. By the way, the babies are usually dressed warmly. W: Well, I still can’t understand it. And look at this one: In Mexico, people treat death with love and fun. There is even a festival called Day of the Dead. M: Yeah. And there is a movie about that named Coco. W: Really? What does the movie say? 【Text 9】W: Larry, is anything bothering you? You look a bit unhappy. M: I lost the concert ticket that my sister gave me. Now all the tickets are sold out. W: Oh, that’s terrible. But you can watch the live broadcast on your phone. M: That’s different. W: Well, Larry, I can take you to enjoy free concerts if you want. Have you heard about the roadside concerts in Guiyang? M: Oh yeah. They’re drawing huge crowds despite the cold. W: Exactly! No tickets, no gates — just pure music from local bands. There’s a band called “Zhe Er Gen”, with three blind people and a deliveryman. Their performances are incredible. M: And it’s not just locals — Celebrities, government officials and even sports champions have taken part in it. I heard Sun Guang, head of Nanming district’s cultural department, became popular after his performance. W: Yes. The impact goes beyond culture; these concerts are boosting the local economy. Do you want to join me for travel next Saturday? I’ve booked two single rooms, but Mary has something urgent and can’t go with me. You only need to cover your own round-trip airfare and expenses for meals and drinks if you like. M: Great 【Text 10】W: After heart surgery, Katharine Holmes was determined to get back to the dance she loved. Katharine, 62, from Suffolk, the UK became a keen dancer in her 40s. “My two children were growing up and I thought it’s time for me to do something I enjoy,” she said. Katharine, who worked in a library, always won competitions. “When I first started dancing, it was mainly Latin dances, like Samba and Jive. Then I started ballroom dancing, like Tango. My absolute favorite is dancing the Foxtrot to Fly Me to the Moon. It’s so smooth and fantastic,” she added. It was at a dance in 2018 that she started feeling unwell. Katharine realized she should have got medical help immediately. But she didn’t want to make a fuss, so she went home. After she had arrived, her husband Frank called an ambulance. She was taken to the hospital and then had heart surgery. She even had strokes after the operation. “I couldn’t get out of bed or walk at first,” she said. Challenges that she faced included the loss of balance and weaker muscles, but they didn’t stop her from dancing. With her strong will and hard work, she got back to a good enough standard to compete in the grand finals of a dance competition held at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $