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2027届高三年级10月学情诊断测评英语学科试卷 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 woman admire the man for? A. His kindness. B. His hard work. C. His professional skills. 2. What is the man probably doing? A. Cleaning his room. B. Driving his new car. C. Preparing for a test. 3. What did the woman probably love most about her trip? A. The shopping. B. The scenery. C. The skiing. 4. What does the woman ask the man to do next? A. Recommend a cheaper gift. B. Buy some chocolates. C. Lend her a computer. 5. What is the woman probably? A. A cook. B. A flower arranger. C. A nature artist. 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。 6. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At a phone store. B. At a clothes shop. C. At a police station. 7. What is in the case? A. A wallet. B. Some cards. C. Some money. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Colleagues. C. Husband and wife. 9. How did the man improve his life? A. By eating healthily. B. By exercising regularly. C. By sleeping properly. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 10. What does the man finally say is the best thing about coming home? A. He gets home-cooked meals. B. He gets his clothes washed. C. He gets to live rent-free. 11. Why does the man mainly want to move out of the university’s apartment? A. He wants a place that’s less crowded. B. He wants somewhere less noisy. C. He wants to be independent. 12. What is the woman’s attitude toward the man’s decision? A. She is totally supportive.  B. She is very concerned.       C. She is rather confused. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 13. What was probably Mary’s job before? A. She was a mental health expert. B. She was a fitness instructor. C. She was a nurse. 14. What is the main problem with elderly people according to Mary? A. They have health problems.  B. They are unhappy.      C. They are lonely. 15. Why did Mary come up with the idea of setting up the club? A. She wanted to earn money. B. She wanted to help old people. C. She wanted to gather more experience. 16. What is the best part of Mary’s job? A. She can travel around.  B. She gets to meet kind people. C. She has flexible working hours. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17. What is the talk mainly about? A. The impact of robotics on society. B. The history of robotics in science fiction. C. The technological advancements in the 18th century. 18. When were robots first used according to Baker? A. In 1964. B. In 1984. C. In 2004. 19. What is Baker’s attitude toward the development of robots? A. Critical and doubtful. B. Hopeful but concerned. C. Forward-looking but negative. 20. What does Baker hope robots will be used for? A. Fixing cars. B. Writing novels. C. Carrying out space exploration. 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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Designed by Antoni Gaudí, the Sagrada Familia is undoubtedly one of Barcelona’s most iconic monuments and one of the world’s most admired works of architecture. A guided tour allows visitors to explore the church and its museum while learning about its history, symbolism and ongoing construction. What’s Included When you book a guided tour with Barcelona Tickets, you will enjoy: ●Skip-the-line entry to the Sagrada Familia ●A 90-minute guided tour with a professional guide ●Access to the museum located on the Passion Facade During the visit, your guide will explain the church’s architecture, history and ongoing construction. Visitors will also receive a free guidebook about the Sagrada Familia, offering further information about its history and design. Tour Availability Period Language Schedule 21 Mar. — 31 Oct. English Daily (from 9:00   a.m.  to 5:00 p.m.) Spanish Daily (from 9:00   a.m.  to 5:00 p.m.) French Tue., Thu., Sat. &   Sun., 4:00 p.m. German Mon., Wed. & Fri.,   4:00 p.m. 1 Nov. — 20 Mar. English Mon. — Sat. (from   10:00 a.m.  to 5:00 p.m.) Spanish Daily (from 11:00   a.m.  to 4:00 p.m.) Before Your Visit Your ticket is valid for the selected time and up to 15 minutes afterwards. Visitors qualified for tickets at a reduced rate should bring proof of identity. As the Sagrada Familia is a Catholic church, appropriate clothing is required. Swimwear, see-through clothing and clothing above mid-thigh are not allowed. Visitors may not enter barefoot. Visitors can request a refund or ticket exchange at least 48 hours before the visit, while later requests require official proof of why you can’t visit. 21. What benefit can visitors get by booking this guided tour? A. A free guidebook about Barcelona.         B. Easy access to local museums. C. Quick entry without queuing.                D. A 90-minute self-guided tour. 22. Which of the following is possible according to the schedule? A. A German tour at 4 p. m. on Monday in November. B. A Spanish tour at 5 p. m. on Saturday in February. C. A French tour on Friday in early September. D. An English tour on Saturday in April. 23. What rule should visitors obey according to the text? A. Wearing formal clothes for entry.  B. Entering freely even if they arrive late. C. Getting refunds only 2 days before the visit. D. Bringing proof of identity for discount tickets. B Living Fully in the Math World Wang Hong, a reserved mathematician wearing tortoiseshell glasses, rewrote global math history recently. She became the third woman worldwide and the first Chinese woman to win the Fields Medal, widely regarded as the Nobel Prize for mathematics. Wang spent her childhood in Guilin in the 1990s. Her parents were both schoolteachers, yet they never burdened her with academic pressure. She enjoyed reading storybooks, playing ball games and walking around Guilin’s scenic hills with her family. Even with various hobbies, math shone brightest. She finished all exercises in new textbooks before each semester and bought extra math books to solve all problems. She showed remarkable natural talent for math from an early age. At six, she solved a tricky geometry brainteaser faster than her math-teacher father. She loved math for its permanence. In middle school, Wang set her sights on majoring in mathematics at Peking University, but later failed to get the only provincial math admission spot and entered Peking University as an earth sciences student. Encouraged by her professor, she transferred to the math department, but hesitated between analysis and algebra for long. Her father then casually said analysis was easier than algebra. Still, determined not to let others’ casual remarks shape her final decision, Wang settled on algebra as her research focus, refusing to be swayed by outside opinions. In 2011, Wang pursued further study at France’s Ecole Polytechnique without knowing French. She overcame language difficulties and once tried architecture for one semester, but soon returned to math research. She stopped worrying about her ability and kept learning earnestly. Following Wang Hong’s award, a heart-warming scene circulated in news reports: her French supervisor Professor Lefevre stood by the doorway, watching her academic sharing session lovingly, with great relief and kindness. In his high praise for Wang Hong, the professor noted that few students could remain calm in the face of setbacks as she did. By winning the 2026 Fields Medal, she has proved that constant devotion can turn mathematical dreams into reality, blazing a trail for female researchers in mathematics. 24. What can we learn about Wang Hong as a child? A. She was the brightest girl from an early age. B. She displayed an exceptional inborn gift for math. C. Her outdoor hobbies prevented her from focusing on math. D. She worked out math problems with the assistance of her father. 25. Why did Wang finally choose algebra as her research focus? A. A tutor suggested algebra suited her strengths. B. Algebra was less difficult than analysis. C. She stuck to independent judgment. D. She had deep passion for algebra. 26. Which words best describe Wang Hong? A. Determined and persistent. B. Outgoing and sociable. C. Creative and modest. D. Ambitious and competent. 27. Where is the text probably taken from? A. A science fiction. B. Her autobiography. C. Daily newspaper. D. An academic journal. C Today, with the help of AI tools, anyone can instantly generate impressive architectural images. Yet this raises a serious question for architects: if technology lowers the technical barrier, what remains the true value of design? The answer, many experts believe, lies in deeper philosophical（哲学的）thinking. Architecture is not only about structure. It also reflects how humans understand life. This understanding begins with the individual-how a building can shape people’s emotions. It then extends to the community-whether a neighborhood design brings people together or drives them apart. Ultimately, it touches upon time itself-how to balance the preservation of historical identity with the need for change. AI can copy thousands of design styles, but it cannot make value judgments. It doesn’t know why some designs are good in a moral or human sense. For instance, a library in Colombia places its reading rooms, not offices, in the brightest and highest spaces-a design choice symbolizing equality and care. As scholar Nayef Al-Rodhan points out, “Good design should possess valuable qualities, including respect, inclusion, and safety, which cannot be left to AI to handle.” In the future, the best architects may not be those who master AI tools, but those who comprehend philosophical reflection. Saudi Arabia’s project “The Line” is a case in point. Designed to let residents live in harmony with nature, the city spans 170 kilometres in length yet is only 200 metres wide, with no cars, no streets, and a transit system that reaches any destination within five minutes. Whether The Line succeeds or fails, it reminds us that although technology can help us design the city, it cannot judge for us what kind of life is worth living, and AI can’t fathom the deepest beliefs we have for our lives. Freed from repetitive drafting work, architects in the age of AI must think more deeply about humanity, community, and sustainability. The great designs of the future will emerge where technology meets philosophy, not where one replaces the other. 28. What is the main function of paragraph 2 in the passage? A. To introduce examples of architecture. B. To compare architecture with philosophy. C. To present architecture from a philosophical view. D. To explain how AI will change future construction. 29. What can we learn from the example of the library in Colombia? A. Great design is human-centered. B. AI can understand public buildings. C. Symbolic meaning should be considered. D. Equality is the core value of modern design. 30. What does the underlined word “fathom” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A. Decline. B. Understand. C. Recover. D. Measure. 31. According to the passage, what should architects do in the age of AI? A. Shift from drawing to building. B. Employ AI as a powerful tool. C. Prioritize philosophy over function. D. Bring soul and meaning to designs. D Newly published research finds that tropical forests can recover up to twice as fast after deforestation with sufficient soil nitrogen(氮). Scientists from the University of Leeds launched the largest and longest experiment ever designed to examine how nutrients affect forest regrowth in tropical areas cleared for activities such as logging and agriculture. They selected 76 forest plots across Central America and monitored them for up to 20 years. Each site differed in age and size, allowing the team to track tree growth and death during forest recovery. Different nutrient treatments were applied to test nutrient roles. Some were given nitrogen fertiliser, some phosphorus(磷), some both, and others none. The results showed that the levels of nutrients in the soil strongly influence tropical forest regrowth speed: nitrogen-rich forests recovered twice as fast as nitrogen-lacking ones, while phosphorus alone had no such effect. The findings were published on January 13 in the journal Nature Communications. Lead author Wenguang Tang said, “Our study is inspiring because it suggests there are ways we can boost the storage of greenhouse gases through reforestation by managing the nutrients available to trees.” The research team used nitrogen fertiliser for the purposes of the experiment but does not advocate for fertilising forests, as that would have negative consequences, including polluting rivers and lakes and making the soil too weak for trees to stay healthy. Instead, the team suggests more sustainable alternatives. Forest managers could plant trees from the bean family, which host nitrogen-fixing bacteria in their root systems that can naturally fertilise the forest. Another option is restoring forests in areas that already have sufficient nitrogen due to the effects of air pollution. Tropical forests are seen as vital global carbon sinks which slow climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide and storing it in trees. If young tropical forests worldwide lack nitrogen, they may fail to store about 0.69 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide each year-roughly equal to two years of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas release in the U. K. 32. How is paragraph 2 developed? A. By making comparison. B. By explaining the process. C. By clarifying the principles. D. By analyzing cause and effect. 33. What did the experiment find about forest regrowth? A. Nitrogen doubles the recovery speed. B. Mixed nutrients work the best among all. C. Phosphorus can aid forest regrowth indirectly. D. Forests boost the storage of greenhouse gases. 34. What can be inferred from the researchers’ recommendation? A. Fertilisers should be made full use of. B. Using nitrogen leads to harmful side effects. C. People should turn to nature-based solutions. D. Bean trees need to be planted in polluted areas. 35. What is the best title of the text? A. Nitrogen: Key to Forest Regrowth B. Nitrogen: Impact on Climate Change C. Tropical Forests: Recovering Soon D. Tropical Forests: Global Carbon Sinks 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的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。 When you’re exhausted, unmotivated, and nothing feels appealing, procrastination(拖延症) takes over. Hours slip away, guilt piles up, grades drop — and you feel like an idiot. But here’s the truth: it’s not about weak willpower. It’s about not knowing the right tricks to kick your brain into gear. Here are five little-known moves to get you studying — even on your worst days.    36   . Put your phone down. Sit still. Do nothing. Let the discomfort sink in, and use that silence to ask yourself: why are you studying? For your dream university? A career goal? Or just to stop feeling useless and make yourself — and your family — proud? Stop running from discomfort. Know your real why. Don’t think, just act.  37   . The more you imagine how awful it’ll be, the less you do. Research shows that cutting planning time boosts productivity by 60%. So grab your book and write one sentence, read one paragraph. Action kills fear. Begin with easy tasks. Your brain is lazy but loves small wins.  38   . Tick off a few simple items, and you’ll gain the motivation to tackle harder stuff. Change your study spot. New environments boost focus because your brain reacts to fresh triggers. Try the kitchen while brewing coffee, the garage for quiet, or even the bathroom — yes, bring your notes there.  39   . Reward yourself strategically. When you complete a worthwhile study goal, treat yourself: a snack, gaming time, or an episode of your favourite show.  40   . Rewards need to be earned. This “effort first, reward later” cycle eases the burden of studying and sustains your motivation. Stop waiting for the “right mood” to strike. Motivation seldom arrives on its own. Turn these tips into daily habits, and get down to studying without further delay. A. Embrace boredom and reflect B. But avoid frequent tiny rewards every ten minutes C. The real struggle lies in overthinking, not the task D. You should study only when you are in a good mood E. That strange setting keeps your mind alert, unlike your dull desk F. It is necessary to finish all difficult tasks first to build confidence G. Start with light work like watching lectures or finishing basic exercises 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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 In the 1980s, I first encountered tai chi in Dundonald Park. I watched people move in loose formation at an unhurried pace. The 41 of their movements was like a water lily opening in slow motion. I found tai chi 42 , but I couldn’t see its point. I defined fitness as 43 and strength. Moving slowly did not build muscles, so I chose to 44 myself from the practice. Still, the 45 stayed with me, a seed planted. After retirement, with a doctor’s recommendation, I returned to that park, no longer a watcher but inside the group, 46 moving toward the growth once seeded long ago. My early 47 were discouraging. I joined one class, then left; joined another, and 48 , failing to complete the routines. I assumed that mastering tai chi meant memorizing all the 49 . But I soon learned otherwise: What needed mastering were my own habits — impatience, resistance to correction. Everything changed in my first expert-led class. Surrounded by 50 learners, I felt like a beginner when the instructor 51 singled me out for instruction. Though embarrassed, I listened attentively, watched closely and 52 myself to move by copying him. Ultimately, this focus helped 53 my embarrassment. In that instant, my emotion 54 , from embarrassment to self-assurance (自信). I learned not just a move, but a patient and open way of being. I became that lily unfolding, awakened not by force, but by this 55 martial art. 41. A. elegance B. power C. order D. precision 42. A. reliable B. familiar C. ordinary D. fascinating 43. A. balance B. speed C. tolerance D. flexibility 44. A. free B. isolate C. distance D. protect 45. A. image B. answer C. voice D. signal 46. A. rapidly B. hesitantly C. awkwardly D. separately 47. A. memories B. mistakes C. observations D. attempts 48. A. followed B. panicked C. struggled D. hesitated 49. A. moves B. rules C. positions D. settings 50. A. modest B. devoted C. confident D. advanced 51. A. unwillingly B. casually C. unexpectedly D. immediately 52. A. reminded B. motivated C. trained D. forced 53. A. drove out B. build up C. bring about D. hide away 54. A. softened B. shifted C. settled D. progressed 55. A. demanding B. complex C. traditional D. gentle 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。 Traditional crafts often rely on dedicated people to keep them alive. Li Mei, a former English teacher  56    a decade of classroom experience, has become a representative inheritor of the Fanlihua (paper-flipping flower) technique. The traditional Chinese paper craft,    57    originated in Beijing over 300 years ago, is now preserved through her efforts. She gave up her teaching career    58    (preserve) the fading art, which had almost disappeared from its birthplace but survived in her husband’s family workshop in Shandong. The craft involves  59    (tight) folding colored paper around a stick: a single twist opens it into a round shape, and another reveals three smaller circles. Li’s short demonstration     60    (video), posted on social media, have drawn millions of views. “    61    surprises me extremely is how many young people are willing to learn,” she said. To date, more than 200 students     62    (sign) up for her offline workshops. Li also cooperates with local schools to include the craft in art courses,  63    (bridge) traditional handicraft and modern education. “A small paper flower may look simple,    64    it carries the delicate beauty of Chinese folk art,” she added. Her team is now designing    65    upgraded kit that allows children to create patterns of their own. 第四部分  写作（共两节,满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假设你是李华，你校拟每周增加一节非文化课(non-academic class)，校英文报现面向全体学生征集意见。请你从“体育课”、“心理健康课”和“音乐课”这三门课中选择一个，并给校英文报编辑写封邮件，内容包括： （1）你的选择； （2）说明理由。 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 Editor, _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, 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。 On a May morning, Colt Johnson, a 26-year-old electrician from Idaho, set out alone on a remote hike in Arizona’s Superstition Mountains. Accustomed to cool, shaded paths back home, he badly underestimated the desert heat. After five hours, he was hopelessly lost and out of water, lightheaded and shaking. He texted his wife Malia for help, but the signal was dead. All he had were candies, an emergency handgun, and the thought of Malia and 3-year-old daughter Della.  Desperate, Colt fired two shots. No response came, so he fired two more half an hour later, his arm weak with exhaustion. The sound echoed across rocky hills and reached Zeto Jr., a 57-year-old retired firefighter, who was hiking nearby. At first he took it for hunting, but when he heard two more shots half an hour later, his 30 years of rescue experience enabled him to identify it as a standard distress signal. Zeto, who always carried extra water, sports drinks and first-aid supplies from years of rescue experiences, immediately headed for the sound.  About 45 minutes later, Zeto found Colt lying on his side, semi-conscious and slurring(含糊地说) his words. He gave small sips of water and sports drink — too much fluid too fast would worsen his condition, he knew.  Colt kept repeating the names “Malia” and “Della”. Zeto checked Colt’s offline map and figured they were roughly three miles from the trailhead where Colt’s car was parked. “We’ve got to move,” he said firmly. “Every minute counts in this heat.” The two began to descend(下山) the mountain slowly. Zeto slung Colt’s arm over his shoulder and half-carried him over rocks and winding paths. Within half an hour, Colt had drunk three quarters of Zeto’s water, yet grew weaker. Shivering with severe heat exhaustion, Colt sat down several times, closed his eyes and refused to move.  Zeto knew these were warning signs of life-threatening heat stroke. Though tired and thirsty, Zeto refused to sit down. “If I give in, it’s over for both of us,” he thought. He’d seen too many hikers surrender(屈服) to the heat too soon when they were miles from safety.  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。 As Colt sank onto a rock again, Zeto searched for the right words to pull him back. ________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ It was nearly dark when they finally reached the parking lot.________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2027届高三年级10月英语学科学情诊断测评试题答案 1-5 ACBAC 6-10 BCBCA 11-15 CBCAB 16-20 BAABC 21-23 CDD 24-27 BCAC 28-31 CABD 32-35 BACA 36-40 ACGEB 41-45 ADBCA 46-50 CDCAD 51-55 CBABD 56. with 57. which 58. to preserve 59. tightly 60. videos 61. What 62. have signed 63. bridging 64. but/yet 65. an 写作 第一节 【参考范文1] Dear Editor, I am writing to share my opinion on which non-academic class our school should add to our weekly timetable. Among the three, I strongly recommend Physical Education(PE). For one thing, most of us have spent years sitting at desks, with our eyesight worsening and energy quietly dropping. A regular PE class would finally guarantee us the weekly exercise we clearly need. For another, PE build far more than strong bodies-it teaches teamwork, perseverance and fair play, qualities that benefit us long after school. I hope this view finds space in our school English newspaper and sparks a discussion on campus. Thank you for reading! Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【参考范文2】 Dear Editor, Knowing our school English newspaper is collecting opinions on adding one weekly non-academic period, I am most eager to recommend Music. I believe it is the most appealing choice for the whole student body. For one thing, music is a natural stress reliever. After long hours of study, even a short song can lift our mood and ease the anxiety many of us quietly carry. For another, a music class opens the door to art education-from singing together to appreciating classic pieces-turning our school into a livelier, more creative place. I hope this view finds space in our school English newspaper and inspires more students to discover the joy of music. Thank you for your time! Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【参考范文3】 Dear Editor, Knowing that our school English newspaper is collecting opinions on the planned weekly non-academic period, I strongly recommend Mental Health Education for the following reasons. For one thing, it offers a vivid glimpse into the quiet struggles we carry-from exam anxiety to friendship troubles-and equips us students with practical skill. For another, it gives us deeper insight into our own emotions. Its value lies not only in skills but also in teaching us to ask for help. It is especially suitable for students who feel overwhelmed but don't know where to turn. The combination of practical skills and emotional support makes it worth recommending. I hope this view finds space in our school English newspaper. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 第二节 【参考范文】 As Colt sank onto a rock again, Zeto searched for the right words to pull him back. “Hold on! Think about Malia and Della. They are waiting for you,” Zeto said firmly, constantly dabbing Colt’s neck and wrists with a cool wet cloth from his first-aid kit to bring down his temperature. At the sound of these familiar names, Colt’s dull eyes flickered with a faint spark. He nodded slowly, let Zeto heave him to his feet, and stumbled onward, every step a battle against the burning heat and his own failing legs. It was nearly dark when they finally reached the parking lot. Zeto settled Colt into the passenger seat of the car and dialed 911. Though exhausted himself, he kept fanning Colt and talking to him steadily until paramedics arrived. After a quick check, Colt was confirmed out of danger. As medical staff loaded him into the ambulance, Colt grasped Zeto’s weathered hands tightly, his voice thick with gratitude. He knew he would never have made it down that mountain alone-it was a stranger’s quiet selflessness that had carried him to safety, and the thought of Malia and Della that had kept his feet moving. 听力录音材料 Text 1 W: I saw you being kind to one of our colleagues today even when he was a bit rude to you this morning. M: I believe we should always treat people the way we want to be treated. W: That's kind of you. (1) Text 2 W: You've been in your room for a while. You can't keep playing video games like this! M: Actually, I'm playing this one to help me with my driving test next week. (2) Text 3 W: I just returned from Bhutan. M: Is it a place famous for skiing or shopping? W: It's pretty traditional actually. My experience was centered around the country's natural beauty. (3) Text 4 M: What are we going to get Sarah for her graduation next week? W: Well, she loves chocolates, but your dad will buy her some. What do you suggest? M: A laptop. W: That's a bit too much. Anything else? (4) Text 5 M: Wow, so they're all made out of real flowers and leaves? W: Yes, basically! I sometimes use nuts or fruits too. Small round nuts or fruits are great to use as eyes, particularly when I'm making pictures of small animals. (5) Text 6 W: Okay, sir. Where exactly did you find it? M: Hi. I found this case in one of your changing rooms. I'd like to hand it in. (6) (7) M: I went into the changing room and saw it on one of the seats. I thought the owner was outside. So I looked around, but I didn't see anyone W: And did you find anything else in there? M: If you're talking about anything like wallets or cards, no. There's no phone in the case either. Just some cash in it. (7) W: Understood. Thank you. Text 7 W: Morning! M: Good morning. Why are you so cheerful and full of energy? You're normally tired when you get into the office. (8) W: I read a book about feeling better. It talked about changing two things in life to make you healthier and happier. (9) M: What are they then? W: First, you need to eat a healthier meal. The second is to exercise more. So I took up yoga. Now I'm more flexible and fitter. M: I read self-help books and they never worked out for me. W: But you always look well. What's your secret? (9) M: I read a newspaper article about changing sleeping patterns and positions, and since then I've always felt greater. (9) Text 8 M: I'm home! W: Good to see you, love! What's that you've got there? M: A bag of dirty clothes! The best thing about coming home is getting them washed! (10) W: Not the food and the fact that you don’t have to pay rent? M: Well, okay, your cooking has to be the winner then! (10) W: Anyway, how are you? How are things at university? Are your studies going well? M: I'm good, and I'm doing well at university. I've decided to move out of the university's apartment next month. (11) W: Is it because your roommates like to play loud music? M: Partly. I don't like how crowded the student apartments are, but the main reason is that I want to learn to stand on my own feet. (11) W: I think it's great that you want to be independent, but I really worry about your safety. (12) At the university, you have people around you. M: I'll be fine. That's all part of being independent, isn't it? W: I suppose. Text 9 W: Hi! Thanks for having me on your show. M: Welcome, Mary. You're the founder of the Elderly Exercise Club. How did it all begin? W: I used to work in a hospital, caring for old patients. (13) (14) They were often sad and lonely, and the major difficulty faced by them was their poor physical health. (14) Then, I read a magazine article by an expert stating that old people who exercised more were healthier and happier. That's when I hit upon the idea of the Elderly Exercise Club. (15) M: So, what exactly is it? W: It's basically a group of fitness instructors, including myself, who organize group exercise sessions for the elderly. It's a great way for seniors to stay mentally and physically fit! (15) M: Are you a qualified fitness instructor? W: I am now! I wasn't when I first set up the club. M: Why did you do all this? (15)M: So it's not for the money? W: I suppose it was because of my mom and my wish for her to be healthier in her old age. (15) W: Certainly not! I rarely have any free time, but I love it. I get to travel around and be my own boss, and above all, I get to meet lovely people. (16) Text 10 Hi everybody, I'm Professor Stephen Baker, and welcome. Previously, we looked at scientific and technological development from the 16th to 18th centuries, but today we're going to examine scientific and technical development in the modern day by looking at robotics. When you say robots, most people think of things from science fiction, but robots have actually been with us for some time, long before 2024. Some people think that the first robots were used 40 years ago, but that's not true. They were actually used 20 years before that! (18) As the development of robotics progresses, we have to think about the impact of the technology on the human race. I'm excited about robots but I hope that business people and politicians can come together to develop robots for purposes other than profit. (19) If we create robots that can repair cars, fix airplanes, and write novels, we run the risk of taking away people's jobs and the purpose of human existence. But that doesn't mean that robots don't have a place in human society. (19) Robots can do things that humans cannot, such as exploring other planets. That's what we need to develop robots for. (20) Thank you. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $