湖北新八校联盟2026-2027学年高二上学期10月阶段检测英语试题

高二英语 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. What does the man plan to do after school? A. Watch a basketball game. B. Do exercise in the gym. C. Help organize an event. 2. How much will the man pay? A. £70. B. £80. C. £100. 3. What did the woman do on the weekend? A. She learned to cook. B. She held a get-together. C. She celebrated her birthday. 4. Where are the speakers? A. In a car. B. At home. C. On a plane. 5. What is the man’s opinion on his presentation? A. Inspiring. B. Successful. C. Incomplete. 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 are the speakers doing? A. Painting the scenery. B. Exploring a city. C. Having a hike. 7. What did the woman suggest doing before they started? A. Bringing a map. B. Postponing their plan. C. Checking the weather. 听第7段录音，回答第8、9题。 8. What did the woman do yesterday? A. She went to the hospital. B. She selected some actors. C. She mistook a stranger for an actor. 9. How did the woman feel in the end? A. Amused. B. Surprised. C. Annoyed. 听第8段录音，回答第10至12题。 10. Which department does Edward work in now? A. Human Resources. B. Accounting. C. Marketing. 11. What will Edward do on Friday? A. Attend a party. B. Go to the branch office. C. Work in a new department. 12. What will the man do next? A. Write an email. B. Talk with Edward. C. Organize a meeting. 听第9段录音，回答第13至16题。 13. Why did Mark find the first month difficult? A. He slept badly at night. B. He couldn’t afford groceries. C. He struggled with the language. 14. What changed Mark’s situation? A. Taking extra courses. B. Joining a walking club. C. Watching German films. 15. What surprised Mark in German? A. Strict classroom rules. B. Early shop closing times. C. Expensive public transport. 16. What does Mark think of the program at last? A. Worthwhile. B. Disappointing. C. Average. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. What is David mainly talking about? A. A school lunch program. B. A government charity plan. C. A community service project. 18. How did Lunch Buddies begin? A. From a government proposal. B. From a teacher’s personal action. C. From a university research project. 19. What does Tom do for the boy? A. Tutor him in reading. B. Cook meals for him. C. Give free books to him. 20. What is the purpose of David’s talk? A. To train new cooks. B. To ask for donations. C. To look for volunteers. 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、D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Schools Tour Filled with stories that demonstrate the power of creativity, The Sydney Opera House Schools Tour takes students on a journey to learn how architect Jørn Utzon created a sculpture on Sydney Harbour that changed the course of 20th century architecture. Each School Tour is designed to match cross-curricula priorities and general capabilities, in particular critical and creative thinking, ethical understanding, and intercultural understanding. Ticket pricing Ticket Price Student $18 Tour & Creative Learning workshop $13 + cost of the workshop Minimum 12 students per booking. One teacher per class free of charge. The number of teachers needed for supervising (监管) students is one teacher per 15 students. Arts Assist: The Arts Assist ticket and travel program provides the full cost of the Creative Learning workshop ticket and $5 per student toward travel costs. Find out more about Arts Assist. Tour information Run time: 50 minutes to 3.5 hours. Our tour guides will meet you at the Welcome Centre. The Opera House is committed to the safety of children. Download our Child Safety Policy (PDF). Dates and times School tours are available for various dates in Term 1-4, 10:00 am-2:30 pm. For tour bookings please contact tourism@sydneyoperahouse.com or phone us on +61 2 9250 7250. Join our family of teachers and educators! Sign up to our newsletter. 21. What is special about this tour? A. It is full of creative stories. B. It takes Sydney Harbour as the destination. C. It helps to develop students’ innovative thinking. D. It is designed to learn a sculpture created by Jørn Utzon. 22. How much does a tour cost with 15 students and a teacher? A. $195 B. $208 C. $270 D. $288 23. Where is the passage most likely taken from? A. A magazine B. A website C. A newspaper D. A tour guide B My mom, Maryanne, had at least one dog in her home from the time she was born. When my mom got cancer, she could no longer care for herself, let alone a pet. I had to find a home where my mom could be cared for professionally. I visited numerous board-and-care homes to interview the staff and make sure they would give my mom the attention she needed. One of those facilities was All for Seniors, a five-bedroom, private home in the Mira Mesa community of San Diego, California. When I knocked on the door, and we were greeted by Sammy and Bella, I knew my mom was home. Bella, an elegant Maltese with long white hair, runs around in delicate dresses and shows love for everyone, winning lots of attention. Sammy is a white Poodle with brown ears and a large snout (鼻子). She’s a bit distant and awkward, and lives in Bella’s shadow. My mom loved them both but Sammy was her favorite. When my mom declined suddenly and had to stay in bed, Sammy guarded her tirelessly. Sammy lay at the foot of her bed, resting her face on her front paws, and kept watching over my mom like a guard. If anyone tried to remove Sammy, she growled (低声吼叫). When the doorbell rang, Sammy didn’t budge. When it was mealtime, Sammy stayed with my mom, missing out on all the leftovers dropping on the kitchen floor. When I was informed that my mom was dying, I stayed to be with her. “How do you know she won’t pull through again?” I asked her nurse. “She’s not eating,” the nurse said. “She’s depressed. She’s lost her energy. Just look at her.” She was pointing at Sammy. She was right. Medical factors indicated my mom’s serious condition, but what really stood out was the sudden change in Sammy. Sammy knew and was there until the very end. So was I. When the mortuary (太平间) came, Sammy remained to see my mom off. Then she climbed into my arms and comforted me. 24. Why did the author finally choose “All for Seniors”? A. It could give my mom the attention she needed. B. Its staff promised to care for her mom carefully. C. It was a private home equipped with five rooms. D. Its dogs could give my mom a sense of belonging. 25. Which words can best describe Sammy? A. Considerate and honest. B. Loyal and energetic. C. Playful and responsible. D. Quiet and devoted. 26. What does “budge” in Paragraph 4 most likely refer to? A. Move B. Bark C. Wag D. Hop 27. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. Sammy was our loyal companion. B. Sammy was like a soul mate only for me. C. Sammy was guilty about my mom’s death. D. Sammy was puzzled by what had happened. C US Education Secretary Linda McMahon recently faced wide criticism for posting an AI-generated image of civil rights icon Ida B. Wells on social media. The picture, made by Google’s Gemini, showed Wells writing with a feather pen by candlelight. But historians immediately pointed out the mistake: during Wells’ lifetime in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, people used metal dip pens and gas lights, not feather or candles. Worse still, real and accurate historical photographs of Wells exist in museums. Biographer Paula Giddings said that by choosing a fake AI image instead, McMahon damaged Wells’ lifelong mission to tell the truth and expose injustice. This incident is part of a growing problem: AI is increasingly used to create false historical content. McMahon also shared an AI-generated map of colonial America with serious geographical errors, showing states in completely wrong locations. Historians and educators warn that such mistakes harm education. Students who see false images may form wrong ideas about the past and lose respect for historical facts. Sarah Weicksel of the American Historical Association said AI-produced materials are often unreliable and damage the quality of educational resources. The incident raises important questions about responsibility in the age of AI. While artificial intelligence can save time and create attractive materials, it cannot replace careful research and respect for history. Experts agree that schools and officials must check AI content carefully before using it, especially in education. Beyond simple errors, fake historical images can weaken public trust in history itself. When facts are mixed with fiction, people may doubt real records and reliable sources. For students, learning to tell the difference between true history and AI fantasy becomes an important part of modern education. Ida B. Wells spent her life seeking truth and fighting unfairness. The controversy over her AI portrait teaches a clear lesson: technology must serve truth, not replace it. In education and public communication, respecting historical facts remains more important than convenience or speed. 28. Why was McMahon’s AI image of Ida B. Wells criticized? A. It misrepresented Wells’s historical period. B. It was made without Google’s permission. C. It focused too much on Wells’s civil rights work. D. It showed Wells’s preference for a feather pen. 29. What does Paula Giddings suggest about Wells’s AI image? A. It mainly spread false historical content. B. It went against what Wells fought for. C. It was easier to obtain than real photos. D. It made Wells’s life mission seem less important. 30. What do experts warn about AI historical materials? A. They can mix facts with fiction in research. B. They are often unreliable and hard to check. C. They mainly weaken public trust in education. D. They may mislead students and harm resource quality. 31. What does the text intend to show us? A. Officials should leave history to experts. B. Truth should come before convenience in education. C. Students should learn to check AI content carefully. D. AI can save time but cannot replace careful research. D For decades, pancreatic cancer (胰腺癌) has been one of the deadliest and most frustrating diseases in modern medicine. With a five-year survival rate of just 13 percent, doctors have long been unable to treat it effectively. But a groundbreaking discovery has finally unlocked a hidden weakness in this cruel cancer — a mutated (变异的) protein called KRAS, which drives more than 90 percent of cases. Scientists first identified the KRAS mutation in the early 1980s. It fuels uncontrolled tumor growth and spread, making it a perfect target. For nearly 40 years, however, researchers described KRAS as “undruggable.” Its smooth, flat surface lacked pockets or cracks where medicines could attach, leaving doctors with no way to block its deadly effects. That all changed with a revolutionary drug called daraxonrasib, developed by Revolution Medicines. In clinical trials, patients taking the once-daily pill lived for 13 months — nearly twice as long as those receiving standard chemotherapy. Federal regulators have already expanded access to the drug while formal approval moves forward. The breakthrough came from a creative approach called “molecular glue.” Instead of trying to fit into a natural pocket, the drug glues itself to a helper protein (蛋白质), forming a complex that locks KRAS in its “off” position. This clever method defeats the protein’s structure and stops tumor growth completely. Experts call this one of the most important advances in cancer treatment in 15 years. “This is just the start of a huge wave of progress for pancreatic cancer,” said Dr. Eileen O’Reilly, an oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Further research will test combinations of daraxonrasib with other treatments to extend survival even more. The breakthrough brings hope to millions. Pancreatic cancer kills roughly 500,000 people worldwide each year. Before daraxonrasib, few treatments could slow its aggressive path. The drug also shows promise for other KRAS-driven cancers, including lung and colorectal cancers. 32. Why does the author call pancreatic cancer “frustrating”? A. Its symptoms are too difficult to identify. B. It kills more people than other cancers do. C. Its key mutation was discovered too late. D. Its survival rate has hardly improved over time. 33. Why was KRAS long considered “undruggable”? A. It changed its structure too frequently. B. It was hidden deep inside cancer cells. C. It had no proper place for drugs to act on. D. Its mutation was too hard to identify. 34. What is clever about the “molecular glue” approach? A. It creates a new pocket on the KRAS surface. B. It uses another protein to keep KRAS inactive. C. It repairs the mutation in the KRAS gene. D. It stops the helper protein from working. 35. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. KRAS: A Hidden Weakness in Many Cancers B. Molecular Glue: A New Way to Design Drugs C. Cracking the “Undruggable”: Hope for Pancreatic Cancer D. Daraxonrasib: From Lab Discovery to Formal Approval 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。 American teenagers are redefining healthy living. After years of rising stress from school and social media, they are moving away from extreme diets and endless scrolling toward balanced habits. 36 Here is how the shift is taking shape. Mental health has become the top priority. More teens practice daily mindfulness, meditation (冥想) or journaling to manage stress. 37 Unlike past trends that focused on appearance, today’s youth care more about emotional health and inner peace. Sleep is getting long-overdue attention as well. Official data showed only 23% of teens got enough sleep in 2023, but the number is climbing. Many now avoid phones one hour before bed and create calm bedtime routines. 38 Some schools are even delaying start times to fit teenagers’ natural sleep cycles. 39 Instead of intense gym workouts, teens prefer casual exercise like walking, cycling or team sports with friends. Group fitness challenges shared online inspire movement without pressure, and daily activity levels have risen by 15% since 2023. Digital balance holds all these habits together. Teens are cutting mindless scrolling and using social media more intentionally — unfollowing toxic accounts and joining communities focused on health and creativity. 40 As one educator put it, this generation is not rejecting technology; they are simply learning to make it serve them, not the other way around. A. These small bedtime routines are paying off. B. Physical activity is making a quiet comeback. C. Experts doubt whether the trend can last long. D. Screen time for entertainment has dropped by 20% in two years. E. Quick fixes are giving way to routines they can actually keep. F. Schools support the change with mental health classes and yoga sessions. G. Social media companies are largely responsible for teens’ anxiety. 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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Once a year, Ursula Bannister hikes to High Rock Lookout, a mountain near Washington, to honor her mother. Last August, the 79-year-old woman went on her own, 41 she’d be fine because she’s an experienced hiker. However, when heading back down, she 42 over a stone and fell. After she sat up, her foot was pointing the wrong way. She realized she had 43 her leg. In 44 and unable to move, she cried out for help but in vain. “It wasn’t very 45 ,” Bannister said. That was when two young hikers, Troy May and Layton 46 and offered to carry her down. May 47 Bannister onto his back and started hiking downward. He carried her most of the way, while Allen 48 for the rest. Others also stepped in: a hiker saw the 49 and gave May his shoes when his boots caused blisters (水泡), and a couple with medical training used sticks to 50 Bannister’s leg and helped keep her calm. Throughout the journey, her rescuers kept her 51 , asking about her life to distract her from the growing pain. Once they reached the parking lot at the foot of the mountain, Allen 52 her to the nearby medical tent, where doctors acknowledged their timely medical attention. Bannister later reflected on the 53 of strangers and said, “I was just deeply moved and these people 54 came to my rescue”. Their selfless actions turned a crisis into a (n) 55 of humanity. 41. A. deciding B. confirming C. figuring D. concluding 42. A. stepped B. tripped C. knocked D. jumped 43. A. cut B. broken C. torn D. wounded 44. A. panic B. shock C. danger D. pain 45. A. exciting B. encouraging C. relaxing D. satisfying 46. A. approached B. checked C. assisted D. observed 47. A. helped B. pushed C. fixed D. threw 48. A. took in B. handed over C. took over D. handed in 49. A. condition B. occasion C. position D. situation 50. A. treat B. replace C. move D. support 51. A. awake B. still C. engaged D. joyful 52. A. led B. drove C. guided D. wheeled 53. A. patience B. generosity C. wisdom D. kindness 54. A. really B. hardly C. exactly D. frankly 55. A. collection B. benefit C. display D. exchange 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 The 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians opened in Philadelphia recently, 56 (bring) exciting news to China’s mathematics community. Two Chinese scholars were honored with the Fields Medal, widely 57 (acknowledge) as the top award in mathematics. 58 International Mathematical Union presents the prize every four years. It restricts candidates to those under 40, and the award is often viewed 59 the highest honor in mathematics. The two medal winners both studied at Peking University for their undergraduate degrees. Yet they built totally different research systems. One devoted himself to exploring mathematical rules linking micro and macro physical movements. The other made long-term efforts 60 (solve) a world-famous geometric puzzle. This puzzle had remained unsolved for centuries. Their joint efforts have pushed forward progress in both pure and applied maths. Leading international mathematicians spoke highly of their achievements. They pointed out that the two laureates’ success offered powerful evidence 61 China’s basic math education has achieved remarkable advances. For decades, overseas researchers occupied a dominant position in this award, 62 the two Chinese experts broke this long-standing pattern this year. Many young students across the country are greatly inspired by their stories. Teachers encourage teenagers to value persistent research rather than short-term talent. Countless young learners are determined to make new 63 (breakthrough) in basic sciences. Researchers hold the belief that their work will be 64 (influence) enough to change global mathematical development. It 65 (predict) that more young Chinese scientists will step onto world-class academic platforms in the coming years. 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） 你校英文报“Youth Voice”栏目正在征稿，请同学们对高中学习过程中的热爱（Passion）、坚持（Persistence）、方法（Method）这三项要素按重要性进行排序，并阐述理由。请你写一篇短文向该栏目投稿。 注意： 1．写作词数应为80左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Ranking My Key Elements for High School Study ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 读后续写（满分25分） 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。 A few days after I started working as a children’s heart doctor, I met with Jenni and Tony to talk about their daughter Grace. Grace was only two and a half weeks old. After sixteen days on a heart-lung machine, she was now breathing with the help of a ventilator (呼吸机), and her heart had finally become stable. But Grace was still very sick, and we did not know whether she would live. As the parents and Grace’s medical team sat around a large table, the room was quiet. Grace’s parents seemed nervous but calm. Tony said, “It’s amazing how far Grace has come. She’s so strong. She’s going to make it.” They were teachers. I could imagine their students loving them and learning from their warm, caring energy. Now, it was time for the medical team to speak. The young doctor said, “Grace has come a long way, but she’s still really sick. It’s important to remember that she might not survive.” Grace’s nurse added, “We have taken care of lots of children like Grace. There are no guarantees that she will be able to go home.” The senior doctor pointed out, “We’re doing everything we can, but unfortunately, many kids as sick as Grace don’t make it.” While the team was talking, I looked at Jenni and Tony. With each comment, their smiles faded a little. Tony’s rosy cheeks turned pale. Jenni’s eyes became wet, and her shoulders dropped. They looked defeated. Everyone in the room now looked at me, waiting for my words of caution. Deep inside, I felt anger rising. I was angry at my colleagues and felt the despair of Grace’s parents. Was this negativity completely fair? I remembered something my mentor (导师), Dr. Welton Gersony, had taught me: Once you tell a family their child might die, you never have to bring that up again. Some medical people are so concerned about “telling the truth” that they destroy hope. Don’t do that unless there really is no hope. But how could I balance these two truths? How could I keep the right amount of hope alive in such a dangerous situation? 注意： 1．续写词数应为150左右； 2．请按照如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。 Para. 1 After a brief inner struggle, I knew what I had to say. ______________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Para. 2 Eighteen years later, an envelope arrived from Jenni and Tony, inviting me to Grace’s high-school graduation. __________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 高二英语参考答案 第一部分 听力（满分30分，每小题1.5分） 1—5 CABCB 6—10 CBCAC 11—15 AACBB 16—20 ACBAC 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） 21～23 CCB 24～27 DDAA 28～31 ABDB 32~35 DCBC 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 36～40 EFABD 第三部分 语言应用（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 CBBDB 46～50 AACDD 51～55 CDDAC 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 56. bringing 57. acknowledged 58. The 59. as 60. to solve 61. that 62. but 63. breakthroughs 64. influential 65. is predicted 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） 参考范文 Ranking My Key Elements for High School Study When it comes to the ranking of these three essential qualities, my personal preference is clear: Passion takes the lead, followed by Persistence, with Method coming last. The reason why I put Passion in the first place is that it serves as the foundation of success. Without it, we might lose our direction or motivation easily. As for Persistence, it acts as a bridge between dreams and reality, ensuring that we can keep moving forward even when facing difficulties. Although Method is also indispensable, it functions more like a tool to boost efficiency rather than the core driving force. In conclusion, while all three are vital, prioritizing them correctly helps us navigate our high school life more wisely. 第二节 读后续写（满分25分） 参考范文 Paragraph 1: After a brief inner struggle, I knew what I had to say. “Grace is still very sick.” I said gently. Tony and Jenni looked down. “However,” I continued, “there is also a chance Grace might live. I’ve seen even sicker children survive.” Their eyes met mine, and color returned to Tony’s cheeks. “What can we do?” Jenni asked. “Keep loving her,” I encouraged. “Kids who are loved do much better.” Tony smiled. “We can do that.” After that meeting, we became a team. I stopped by Grace’s bedside every day. She was hooked up to a ventilator, and from time to time, she stretched her little arms and legs. Three months later, she left the ICU; at four months, she went home with oxygen; by eighteen months, she was free of it. Paragraph 2: Eighteen years later, an envelope arrived from Jenni and Tony, inviting me to Grace’s high-school graduation. With moist eyes, I looked at the invitation. Memories rushed back— the tiny baby on machines, her parents’ pale faces, and the silence in that room. I realized that, even though they had been young and had no medical training, they were right all along. At the ceremony, I watched Grace walk across the stage, healthy and smiling. Jenni and Tony sat in the crowd, tears of joy on their faces. Grace and her parents taught me something important. Because of them, I’m a better doctor, a better advocate even during challenging situations, and a better “realistic cheerleader” for my patients. 听力稿 听下面的录音，回答第1小题。 (Text 1) W: Are you coming to the basketball game after school? The team is playing against Lincoln High. M: I’d love to, but I promised Mr. Thompson I’d help set up the art exhibition in the gym. 听下面的录音，回答第2小题。 (Text 2) M: Excuse me, how much are these trainers? I saw them for £80 last week. W: The price went up to £100, but members get 30% off today. Are you a member? M: Yes, here’s my card. 听下面的录音，回答第3小题。 (Text 3) M: Did you have a good weekend? W: Yes, it was my sister’s birthday, and we invited her friends over and cooked a big meal. 听下面的录音，回答第4小题。 (Text 4) M: This is my first time flying, so I’d like to look out of the window. W: It’s nice being up in the clouds looking down at the small cars and houses. 听下面的录音，回答第5小题。 (Text 5) W: So how did your presentation go? M: Well, judging by the number of people there, I picked the right topic. All that practicing in front of the mirror paid off. 第一节到此结束。 第二节 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。 听下面的录音，回答第6和第7小题。现在，你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。 (Text 6) M: Are you feeling tired? W: No, I’m fine. Just stopped to look at the mountain scenery. It’s beautiful, isn’t it? M: Wonderful. But let’s keep moving. It’s too cold to stand still. W: Well, we knew that when we set off. The forecast’s better for tomorrow. I did say we should wait. M: Sorry, I know, but let’s carry on because there’s only another 5 km to go. Right or left here? W: Left, I think, according to the map. You said 5 km — it’ll be just about dark when we get to the end. 听下面的录音，回答第8和第9小题。现在，你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。 (Text 7) W: Yesterday was so embarrassing! I saw this man in the street. M: And? What happened? W: You know I love that TV series about the hospital. M: Yes, and you like that doctor who stars in it too! W: That’s just it! I mistook the man in the street for him! He had a beard, and he was dark-skinned with brown hair. I stopped him and asked him to sign. He looked very surprised! M: I’m glad he didn’t get annoyed! W: Then we both took off our sunglasses, and I realized that I’d made a mistake! We both had a good laugh about it! 听下面的录音，回答第10至第12小题。现在，你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。 (Text 8) W: Wow, Susan from Human Resources just let me in on a secret. They are giving Edward the promotion he has been hoping for. The account manager position at the branch office is his! M: That is great news! I bet he is excited. Do you know when he is relocating? W: It all seems to be moving fast. Susan said his last day in Marketing Department will be on Friday! M: Wow, that is fast. It doesn’t leave us much time to organize a send-off party! W: That’s true! Should we plan one for Friday, after work? M: Friday works for me. I will send an email out right away. 听下面的录音，回答第13至第16小题。现在，你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。 (Text 9) W: Hi, Mark. I heard you got back from your exchange program in Germany. How was it? M: Amazing, but exhausting. The first month was tough — I couldn’t follow lectures in German and missed home a lot. There were nights I almost booked a flight back, especially after failing my first presentation. W: So what changed? M: I joined a local walking club. The members spoke slowly and clearly, and we spent weekends exploring the Black Forest. My German improved without me noticing. W: That’s clever. Any cultural shocks? M: Shops close at 6 p. m. on Saturdays! I kept running out of groceries. I once stood outside a supermarket for twenty minutes, not realizing it had shut for the weekend. W: Sounds like you adapted, though. M: Mostly. W: So, would you recommend the program? M: Absolutely. Just pack patience and comfortable shoes. 听下面的录音，回答第17至第20小题。现在，你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。 (Text 10) M: Good morning, everyone. I’m David Chen from City Hearts, and I’m here to share how ordinary people are changing lives in our community. Three years ago, we started a simple program called Lunch Buddies. The idea came from Mrs. Patterson, a retired teacher who noticed children couldn’t get proper meals during school holidays. She began making sandwiches in her kitchen for twelve kids on her street. Today, Lunch Buddies serves over 800 meals every weekday across seventeen neighborhoods. But food is just the beginning. Our volunteers — mostly seniors and university students — don’t just drop off meals. They sit down, talk, and listen. Last month, a volunteer named Tom noticed a boy struggling with reading. Now, Tom visits him twice weekly, and the boy’s confidence has transformed. We receive no government funding. Every sandwich, every book, every hour comes from donations and volunteers. Last year, 94% of families in our program reported improved relationships with their children. If you have two hours on Saturday morning, we need you. Call 555-0187 or visit cityhearts.org. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $