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新人教版2028届高二上学期期中考试 英语 试卷 考试范围：必修第一、二、三册，选择性必修第一册。 1.本场考试120分钟，满分150分。试卷共12页。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 2.答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。 3.回答选择题时，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如果改动，用橡皮擦干净 后，再选涂其他答案标号。非选择题必须使用黑色签字笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清楚。 4.请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿 纸、试卷上答题无效。 ( 注意事项 ) 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） 1. What does the man mean? A. Bob doesn't like study. B. Bob didn't prepare earlier for the exam. C. Bob didn't take the exam. 2. What are the speakers going to do? A. See an exhibition. B. Have a meeting. C. Attend a lecture. 3. Why did the man walk in the rain? A. He lost his umbrella. B. He forgot to take his umbrella. C. He enjoyed the coolness. 4. What are the speakers talking about? A. The woman's hobbies. B. The man's dog. C. The man's job. 5. How long has Susan been late? A. 45 minutes. B. 30 minutes. C. 10 minutes. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分 22.5分） 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. Who is calling? A. John. B. David Black. C. Lucy Ash. 7. What's the relationship between John and the woman? A. Strangers. B. Colleagues. C. Classmates. 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8. Why did the boss shout at the man? A. He was late for work. B. He took a coffee break. C. He didn't work hard. 9. When did the man leave the office? A. At 6:00. B. At 5:30. C. At 5:00. 10. What can we learn about the man's boss? A. He is strict. B. He is funny. C. He is foolish. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11. What did the man suffer from? A. Toothache. B. Headache. C. Stomachache. 12. What does the woman bring for the man? A. Flowers and magazines. B. Flowers and candies. C. Magazines and candies. 13. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a school. B. In a hospital. C. In a museum. 听第9段录音，回答第14至17题。 14. What is the man going to do? A. Make friends with the woman. B. Take a course. C. Buy something. 15. What does the man think of English study? A. Difficult. B. Easy. C. Interesting. 16. How many people learn English as their mother language? A. More than 375 million. B. More than 750 million. C. More than 775 million. 17. Where does the woman's friend come from? A. England. B. America. C. Canada. 听第10段录音，回答第18至20题。 18. Why was the speaker excited? A. She liked to teach children. B. It was the first time she had gone abroad. C. She was paid to be a teacher for the first time. 19. Where is the speaker from? A. Canada. B. America. C. Japan. 20. How did the speaker feel about the students' questions at first? A. Angry. B. Happy. C. Uncomfortable. 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） A Here are some online cooking courses for you to choose from. Sourdough (酸面团) Baking Fundamentals with Peter Reinhart It's never too late to join Team Sourdough or to take your existing sourdough skills to the next level. Join guest teacher Peter Reinhart, a true sourdough expert and professional baking instructor, for an online class that combines theory and practice to instantly increase your sourdough confidence. You can use your home oven (烤箱)—no professional ones required here—to successfully bake. Soup for Dinner: Three Meals, One Microwave with April Dodd In this online class, you'll learn to make deals without getting a single soup pot dirty. We will use the power of the microwave to do everything. This class is generously sponsored by Anyday. Anyday's mission is to help people regain their love of cooking and their free time by unlocking the power of their microwaves. A Better Pot of Beans with Steve Sando Join Steve Sando at this interactive online cooking class where you'll get answers to every question you have about choosing, storing and cooking beans. You'll learn how Steve thinks about matching beans to their perfect add-ons. Finally, we'll transform your white bean of choice into a pot of delicious soup. “Heart's Desire”Cookie Decorating Class Together with Julia, you'll decorate three of her most popular heart cookies that she's only ever taught in person before. Now anyone can make these three beauties and learn upwards of 12 cookie decorating techniques, and take advantage of this unique learning opportunity rich in personalized feedback from Julia. 21.What do the first two courses have in common? A. They don't need a tuition fee. B. They don't need many devices. C. They focus on theory teaching. D. They provide the main raw materials. 22. What will Steve Sando teach his students to do? A. Grow beans in person. B. Evaluate bean-made dishes. C. Cook with fewer add-ons. D. Keep beans in the right way. 23. What can you get if you attend the last course? A. Three pieces of popular heart cookies. B. Basic knowledge of cookie baking. C. Professional comment and advice. D. An after-school decorating course. B Ratan Tata, an 86-year-old Indian billionaire and businessman, has never married and has no children or grandchildren. But he does have 12 million followers and a lot of influence and reach among India's youth. His partner, Niki Thakur, is in her 20s but she grew up without a grandfather. This unusual pair are now both involved in the Goodfellows, a Mumbai-based startup that aims to enhance the lives of both young and old Indians by facilitating new “grandparent- grandchildren-esque (类似祖孙的)" relationships between senior citizens and India's youth. The Goodfellows model pairs elderly people with younger people. The elderly partner is called the grandpal, and the young helper is called the goodfellow. Thakur explains, “We wanted the bond between the grandpal and the goodfellow to be similar to the relationship shared between a grandparent and grandchild.” Shantanu Naidu, a former office manager says, “Pairs aren't done using AI because AI wouldn't be able to pick up on slight differences during the introductory visits to the grandpals' homes. There is a lot to be taken note of apart from the circumstantial and demographic parameters (人口参数). This takes a keen eye.” “Sometimes we see these senior citizens repeating a piece of information frequently,” Naidu continues. “Other times they stop mid-sentence attempting to hold back saying something. These parameters are evaluated during our visits.” Naidu and his team use the evaluations to make careful, suitable partnerships between the young and the old with similar interests so that it will be a good experience for both. Goodfellows has been up and running in beta mode since 2021, when Shantanu Naidu floated the idea on the Internet. Niki Thakur, a filmmaker, and Gargi Sandu, a corporate lawyer, saw the post and reached out to Naidu, eventually becoming his partners. Though Naidu's ultimate objective is to scale up across the country, the young entrepreneur (企业家) is happy with the current progress and doesn't want to move so swiftly in the short term that they compromise on the quality of the partnerships. 24. What is the aim of Goodfellows? A. To help Indian senior citizens find jobs. B. To promote AI technology in matching Pairs. C. To encourage young Indians to start their own businesses. D. To help young and senior Indians through new relationships. 25. What's Paragraph 4 mainly about? A. The importance of parameters. B. The reason why AI can't be used. C. The process of pairing grandpals. D. The difficulty Shantanu Naidu faces. 26. What can we learn about Naidu and his team? A. They ask the young to contact the seniors. B. They always repeat a piece of information. C. They usually interrupt the seniors while visiting. D. They conduct in-person evaluations for the seniors. 27. What does Naidu plan to do next? A. Scale up across the world. B. Move quickly in the short term. C. Make steady and long-term progress. D. Improve the quality of the partnerships. C Nano-and microplastic particles (NMP) are increasingly polluting urban and rural landscapes, where bees and other beneficial insects come into contact with them. Whereas the harmful effects of NMP in water and for individual species are well documented, there have as yet been no systematic reviews on how the particles affect agricultural ecosystems. To fill this gap, the authors of a novel (新颖的) review summarized 21 already published individual studies for the first time. They were interested particularly in the question of how pollinating insects and other beneficial insects come into contact with NMP and what consequences the ingestion (摄入) of the particles has for them, as well as for the ecosystems that are dependent on them and for agricultural production. In this way, the researchers first succeeded in identifying different sources from which NMP end up on agricultural land, including plastic films, fertilizers, polluted water, and atmospheric deposition (沉积). The plastic particles accumulate in the soil, and pollinators and beneficial insects that are important for pest control ingest them from the air and food or use them to build nests. The authors of the study establish that the bees' ingestion of NMP leads,for example, to damage to their digestive system, to a weakening of their immune system, and to changes in their behavior. This makes the bees more easily infected by diseases, possibly causing them to pollinate plants less effectively. A decline in pollination services has a negative effect on crop yield. Thus, plastic pollution could further aggravate existing uncertainties in the global food supply,the researchers warn. However, there is still a long way to go. For example, only little data is available on important pollinators and beneficial insects. In addition, the current data fails to separate the effects of different sizes and amounts of NMP. Researchers urgently need to conduct further studies to better understand the growing problem of plastic pollution and find solutions to it.……………………弥………封……线………… 内…………不…………要…………答………题……………… 28. What do we know about the new review? A. It is pioneering of its kind. B. It shows how bees harm NMP. C. It centers on the harmful effects of NMP in water. D. It fails to record how the particles affect agricultural ecosystems. 29. How did the researchers come to the conclusion about NMP's influence? A. By filling the gap between two reviews. B. By identifying different sources of NMP. C. By solving the question of how NMP affect bees. D. By studying existing published relevant research. 30. What does the underlined word “aggravate” in Paragraph 4 probably mean? A. Face. B. Decline. C. Worsen. D. Underestimate. 31. What's the author's purpose in writing the last paragraph? A. To show the review has come a long way. B. To display the limitations of the findings. C. To prove the practical use of data from the review. D. To arouse public awareness of the problem of plastic pollution. D Scientists have studied the processes of thinking in brain regions involved in creativity. However, the question of why some people are more creative than others is still open. In a new study, researchers studied whether a person's creative thinking ability can be explained,partly, by a connection between three brain networks. In the study, 163 participants completed a test, where they thought about a new and unusual use of objects. The task of this test was to assess the ability of people to deviate (偏离) from the usual use of the object. For example, one participant suggested using a sock to warm the feet, while another thought of using it as a filter for water. Scientists also evaluated their ideas for originality and compared the assessment of each person's creativity with all possible brain connections (approximately 35,000) and removed connections with no link to creativity scores. Scientists have found that people with stronger connections come up with better ideas. What is happening in a“creative”network? In general, the brain regions associated with creativity belong to three specific brain systems: the default (默认), salience (显著) and executive networks. The default network is a set of areas of the brain that are activated when people begin to think naturally, for example, to dream and imagine. The network can play a key role in generating ideas or brainstorming. The executive control network is a set of regions that is activated when people need to focus or control their thought processes. This network can play a key role in evaluating an idea. The salience network acts as a switching mechanism between two previous networks. It can play a key role in the alternation of generating an idea and its evaluation. Usually these networks are not activated at the same time. The results show that creative people are better able to co-activate the brain networks, which usually work separately. Creative people are better able to engage the brain systems that usually do not work together. 32. How did researchers assess participants' creativity in the study? A. By the originality of their ideas. B. By their ability to follow instructions. C. By their speed in coming up with ideas. D. By their knowledge of unusual objects. 33. What role does the salience network play in creativity? A. Generating new ideas. B. Evaluating ideas critically. C. Switching between brain systems. D. Controlling emotional reactions. 34. What do study results suggest about creative people's brain systems? A. They rely on a single brain network. B. They use more brain regions than non-creative people. C. They have more connections overall in their brains. D. They have stronger connections between specific networks. 35. Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A. The science of creative thinking B. Brain networks and creativity C. How to improve your creativity D. The mystery of the creative brain 第二节（共5小题, 每小题2. 5分, 共12. 5分） Are you searching for a way to live a happier life? The key to happiness lies in identifying your core values and aligning (使……一致) your actions with them. By living authentically and focusing on the present,you can achieve the happiness you desire. Here are some steps to guide you: Identify your core values 36 ,which can boost your happiness. These are not material possessions, but the people, situations, and feelings that give your life meaning. 37 , actions that support this value will enhance your happiness. Other core values might include empathy, family, or community service. Practice positive affirmations (肯定) Combat negative thoughts by reinforcing your core values through positive affirmations. Spend just five minutes a day repeating affirmations to improve your self-esteem and outlook on life. 38 Stay active and eat well Physical activity releases chemicals in your brain that improve your mood. Regular exercise, combined with a balanced diet rich in fruit and vegetables, can significantly enhance your overall well-being. 39 . So you had better avoid them. Connect with supportive people Surround yourself with positive and supportive friends. 40 . They can also provide a support system during challenging times. Being around good people helps you maintain a positive outlook and increases your resilience. By focusing on these steps,you can create a life filled with joy and happiness, regardless of your circumstances. A. If loyalty is one of your core values B. If you are a loyal and supportive friend C. Start by identifying what truly matters to you D. These relationships can improve your mental health E. Be more confident in yourself by hanging out with them F. Processed foods and sugar can negatively impact your mood G. Consistent practice can gradually shift your mindset towards positivity 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, 共15分） In 2022, the death of Glenna Osborne's father, Ronald Osborne, occurred. As the family 41 themselves for his memorial service, they carefully sifted through his possessions. Amid this process, they 42 a note penned by Ronald about his cherished friend, Eddie Coleman. The note stated, “To my special friend and firefighter Eddie, who 43 my life.” Ronald had 44 his daughter and the rest of the family that Coleman had been his savior, yet he had never explained about the 45 . Driven by a profound sense of 46 to unearth more about her late father's past, Glenna reached out to Coleman. Coleman then 47 the fateful day when he was 21 and her father was 19. They received a distress call regarding a house fire. “Upon their arrival, they beheld a two-story residence 48 consumed by flames. Eddie and my father ultimately found themselves on the 49 , bravely battling the fire," Glenna related. “My father was on the verge of taking a(n) 50 when, suddenly, he began to fall. In a split-second decision, Eddie swiftly 51 his hand, grasped the collar of my father's firefighter coat, and, through sheer determination and strength, managed to pull him to safety— away from what my father had previously described as a 52 death.” Even prior to this harrowing incident, the two men had shared a 53 bond. However, the ordeal at the house fire served to 54 their friendship, binding them together in a(n) 55 bond that endured until the day Ronald passed away. 41. A. changed B. readied C. encouraged D. saddened 42. A. referred to B. looked for C. chanced upon D. thought of 43. A. supported B. improved C. risked D. saved 44. A. reminded B. warned C. informed D. persuaded 45. A. dangers B. causes C. results D. details 46. A. gratitude B. curiosity C. excitement D. friendliness 47. A. described B. recorded C. reimagined D. experienced 48. A. entirely B. unnecessarily C. regularly D. frequently 49. A. log B. truck C .roof D. ground 50. A. breath B. movement C. act D. step 51. A. covered B. extended C. touched D. protected 52. A. possible B. worthy C. sudden D. certain 53. A. close B. short C. secret D. relaxing 54. A. examine B. strengthen C. confirm D. renew 55. A.unbreakable B. unique C. inspiring D. comfortable 1. （共10小题；每小题1. 5分, 满分15分） Bessie Coleman soared ( 升空) across the sky as the first African American, and the first Native American woman pilot. 56 (know)for performing flying tricks, Coleman's nicknames were “Brave Bessie” and “Queen Bess”. Her goal was 57 (encourage) women and African Americans to reach their dreams. 58 (fortunately), her career ended with a tragic ( 悲惨的) plane crash, 59 her life continues to inspire people around the world. Born in Atlanta, Texas on January 26, 1892, Bessie Coleman was one of 13 60 (child) in her family. Bessie grew up 61 (help) her mother pick cotton and wash laundry to earn extra money. By the time she was eighteen, she saved enough money to attend college in Langston. She dropped 62 of college after only one semester because she could no 63 (long) afford the tuition fees. At age 23, Coleman went to live with her brother in Chicago. Her brother served in the military during World War I and her brother's stories inspired her to become a pilot. Finally, Coleman 64 (accept) into the Caudron Brothers' School of Aviation in Le Crotoy, France. In 1922, she performed 65 first public flight by an African American Woman. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是学生会主席李华，你校将组织一场中外学生文化交流活动，活动需要制作一个介 绍中国传统节日的宣传视频，外教 Mr Green 主动承担了此任务。请你给 Mr Green写一封邮 件，内容包括： 1. 询问准备进展； 2. 提醒视频提交的截止时间； 3. 表达期待与感谢。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Dear Mr Green, 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。 It was a bright and sunny day. Lily, a high school student, was on her way to the local library. She had been looking forward to borrowing a particular book about ancient history. As she entered the library, she noticed a commotion (喧闹) near the entrance. A group of people were gathered around an old man who seemed to be in distress. Lily, being a kind-hearted girl, immediately went over to see what was wrong. The old man, Mr Johnson, had come to the library to return some books but had lost his wallet on the way. He was extremely worried as his ID card, library card, and a small amount of cash were all in it. He kept muttering to himself, "What am I going to do? I really need those cards." Lily felt sorry for him. She decided to help Mr Johnson look for his wallet. They searched everywhere around the library entrance, in the nearby bushes, and even retraced Mr Johnson's steps for quite a distance, but there was no sign of the wallet. Just as they were about to give up, Lily had an idea. She remembered that there was a security camera near the entrance of the library. Maybe it had captured the moment when Mr Johnson dropped his wallet. Lily quickly approached the librarian and explained the situation. The librarian was very cooperative and immediately helped them access the security footage. They watched the video carefully, frame by frame. Sure enough, they saw Mr Johnson accidentally drop his wallet while taking out his handkerchief. A young man, who was walking behind him, picked it up. Instead of looking around for the owner, he put the wallet into his pocket and walked away in a hurry. Lily and Mr Johnson were shocked and disappointed. But Lily refused to let this setback stop them. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 She decided to report the incident to the police. 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She decided to report the incident to the police. Mr Johnson was overjoyed when he got his wallet back. 请在各题目的答题区域作答，超出答题区域的答案无效 第2页共2页 ■■新人教版2028届高二上学期期中考试 英语试卷 考试范围：必修第一、二、三册，选择性必修第一册。 1.本场考试120分钟，满分150分。试卷共12页。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡 并交回。 2.答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在考 注意事项 生信息条形码粘贴区。 3回答选择题时，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如果改动，用 橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。非选择题必须使用黑色签字笔书写，字体工 整、笔迹清楚。 4请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案 无效；在草稿纸、试卷上答题无效。 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） 1.What does the man mean? A.Bob doesn't like study. B.Bob didn't prepare earlier for the exam C.Bob didn't take the exam. 2.What are the speakers going to do? A.See an exhibition. B.Have a meeting. C.Attend a lecture. 3.Why did the man walk in the rain? A.He lost his umbrella. B.He forgot to take his umbrella. C.He enjoyed the coolness. 4.What are the speakers talking about? A.The woman's hobbies. B.The man's dog. C.The man's job. 5.How long has Susan been late? A.45 minutes B.30 minutes. C.10 minutes. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6.Who is calling? A.John. B.David Black C.Lucy Ash 7.What's the relationship between John and the woman? A.Strangers. B.Colleagues C.Classmates. 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8.Why did the boss shout at the man? A.He was late for work. B.He took a coffee break. C.He didn't work hard. 9.When did the man leave the office? A.At6:00 B.At5:30 c.At5:00. 10.What can we learn about the man's boss? A.He is strict B.He is funny. C.He is foolish. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11.What did the man suffer from? A.Toothache B.Headache C.Stomachache 12.What does the woman bring for the man? A.Flowers and magazines B.Flowers and candies C.Magazines and candies. 13.Where does the conversation take place? A.In a school. B.In a hospital. C.In a museum. 听第9段录音，回答第14至17题。 14.What is the man going to do? A.Make friends with the woman. B.Take a course. C.Buy something 15.What does the man think of English study? A.Difficult. B.Easy. C.Interesting 16.How many people learn English as their mother language? A.More than 375 million. B.More than 750 million C.More than 775 million. 17.Where does the woman's friend come from? A.England. B.America C.Canada. 听第10段录音，回答第18至20题。 18.Why was the speaker excited? A.She liked to teach children. B.It was the first time she had gone abroad C.She was paid to be a teacher for the first time. 19.Where is the speaker from? A.Canada B.America. C.Japan. 20.How did the speaker feel about the students'questions at first? A.Angry B.Happy. C.Uncomfortable. 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） A Here are some online cooking courses for you to choose from Sourdough(酸面团)Baking Fundamentals with Peter Reinhart It's never too late to join Team Sourdough or to take your existing sourdough skills to the next level.Join guest teacher Peter Reinhart,a true sourdough expert and professional baking instructor,for an online class that combines theory and practice to instantly increase your sourdough confidence.You can use your home oven(烤箱)-no professional ones required here—to successfully bake. Soup for Dinner:Three Meals,One Microwave with April Dodd In this online class,you'll learn to make deals without getting a single soup pot dirty.We will use the power of the microwave to do everything.This class is generously sponsored by Anyday.Anyday's mission is to help people regain their love of cooking and their free time by unlocking the power of their microwaves. A Better Pot of Beans with Steve Sando Join Steve Sando at this interactive online cooking class where you'll get answers to every question you have about choosing,storing and cooking beans. You'll learn how Steve thinks about matching beans to their perfect add-ons. Finally,we'll transform your white bean of choice into a pot of delicious soup. "Heart's Desire"Cookie Decorating Class Together with Julia,you'll decorate three of her most popular heart cookies that she's only ever taught in person before.Now anyone can make these three beauties and learn upwards of 12 cookie decorating techniques,and take advantage of this unique learning opportunity rich in personalized feedback from Julia 21.What do the first two courses have in common? A.They don't need a tuition fee. B.They don't need many devices. C.They focus on theory teaching. D.They provide the main raw materials. 22.What will Steve Sando teach his students to do? A.Grow beans in person. B.Evaluate bean-made dishes. C.Cook with fewer add-ons. D.Keep beans in the right way. 23.What can you get if you attend the last course? A.Three pieces of popular heart cookies. B.Basic knowledge of cookie baking C.Professional comment and advice. D.An after-school decorating course. B Ratan Tata,an 86-year-old Indian billionaire and businessman,has never married and has no children or grandchildren.But he does have 12 million followers and a lot of influence and reach among India's youth. His partner,Niki Thakur,is in her 20s but she grew up without a grandfather. This unusual pair are now both involved in the Goodfellows,a Mumbai-based startup that aims to enhance the lives of both young and old Indians by facilitating new“grandparent--grandchildren-esque(类似祖孙的)"relationships between senior citizens and India's youth The Goodfellows model pairs elderly people with younger people.The elderly partner is called the grandpal,and the young helper is called the goodfellow.Thakur explains,"We wanted the bond between the grandpal and the goodfellow to be similar to the relationship shared between a grandparent and grandchild.” Shantanu Naidu,a former office manager says,"Pairs aren't done using AI because AI wouldn't be able to pick up on slight differences during the introductory visits to the grandpals'homes.There is a lot to be taken note of apart from the circumstantial and demographic parameters(人口参数).This takes a keen eye.” "Sometimes we see these senior citizens repeating a piece of information frequently,"Naidu continues."Other times they stop mid-sentence attempting to hold back saying something.These parameters are evaluated during our visits." Naidu and his team use the evaluations to make careful,suitable partnerships between the young and the old with similar interests so that it will be a good experience for both Goodfellows has been up and running in beta mode since 2021,when Shantanu Naidu floated the idea on the Internet.Niki Thakur,a filmmaker,and Gargi Sandu,a corporate lawyer,saw the post and reached out to Naidu, eventually becoming his partners. Though Naidu's ultimate objective is to scale up across the country,the young entrepreneur (is happy with the current progress and doesn't want to move so swiftly in the short term that they compromise on the quality of the partnerships. 24.What is the aim of Goodfellows? A.To help Indian senior citizens find jobs B.To promote AI technology in matching Pairs. C.To encourage young Indians to start their own businesses D.To help young and senior Indians through new relationships 25.What's Paragraph 4 mainly about? A.The importance of parameters. B.The reason why AI can't be used C.The process of pairing grandpals D.The difficulty Shantanu Naidu faces. 26.What can we learn about Naidu and his team? A.They ask the young to contact the seniors B.They always repeat a piece of information. C.They usually interrupt the seniors while visiting D.They conduct in-person evaluations for the seniors. 27.What does Naidu plan to do next? A.Scale up across the world. B.Move quickly in the short term. C.Make steady and long-term progress. D.Improve the quality of the partnerships. C Nano-and microplastic particles (NMP)are increasingly polluting urban and rural landscapes,where bees and other beneficial insects come into contact with them.Whereas the harmful effects of NMP in water and for individual species are well documented,there have as yet been no systematic reviews on how the particles affect agricultural ecosystems. To fill this gap,.the authors of a novel(新颖的)review summarized2l already published individual studies for the first time.They were interested particularly in the question of how pollinating insects and other beneficial insects come into contact with NMP and what consequences the ingestion (of the particles has for them,as well as for the ecosystems that are dependent on them and for agricultural production. In this way,the researchers first succeeded in identifying different sources from which NMP end up on agricultural land,including plastic films,fertilizers, polluted water,and atmospheric deposition ()The plastic particles accumulate in the soil,and pollinators and beneficial insects that are important for pest control ingest them from the air and food or use them to build nests. The authors of the study establish that the bees'ingestion of NMP leads,for example,to damage to their digestive system,to a weakening of their immune system,and to changes in their behavior.This makes the bees more easily infected by diseases,possibly causing them to pollinate plants less effectively.A decline in pollination services has a negative effect on crop yield.Thus,plastic pollution could further aggravate existing uncertainties in the global food supply,the researchers warn. However,there is still a long way to go.For example,only little data is available on important pollinators and beneficial insects.In addition,the current data fails to separate the effects of different sizes and amounts of NMP. Researchers urgently need to conduct further studies to better understand the growing problem of plastic pollution and find solutions to it. 28.What do we know about the new review? A.It is pioneering of its kind. B.It shows how bees harm NMP. C.It centers on the harmful effects of NMP in water. D.It fails to record how the particles affect agricultural ecosystems. 29.How did the researchers come to the conclusion about NMP's influence? A.By filling the gap between two reviews. B.By identifying different sources of NMP C.By solving the question of how NMP affect bees. D.By studying existing published relevant research 30.What does the underlined word"aggravate"in Paragraph 4 probably mean? A.Face. B.Decline. C.Worsen D.Underestimate. 31.What's the author's purpose in writing the last paragraph? A.To show the review has come a long way B.To display the limitations of the findings. C.To prove the practical use of data from the review. D.To arouse public awareness of the problem of plastic pollution. D Scientists have studied the processes of thinking in brain regions involved in creativity.However,the question of why some people are more creative than others is still open. In a new study,researchers studied whether a person's creative thinking ability can be explained,partly,by a connection between three brain networks In the study,163 participants completed a test,where they thought about a new and unusual use of objects.The task of this test was to assess the ability of people to deviate (from the usual use of the object.For example,one participant suggested using a sock to warm the feet,while another thought of using it as a filter for water. Scientists also evaluated their ideas for originality and compared the assessment of each person's creativity with all possible brain connections (approximately 35,000)and removed connections with no link to creativity scores. Scientists have found that people with stronger connections come up with better ideas What is happening in a"creative"network?In general,the brain regions associated with creativity belong to three specific brain systems:the default ),salience(显著)and executive networks. The default network is a set of areas of the brain that are activated when people begin to think naturally,for example,to dream and imagine.The network can play a key role in generating ideas or brainstorming.The executive control network is a set of regions that is activated when people need to focus or control their thought processes.This network can play a key role in evaluating an idea. The salience network acts as a switching mechanism between two previous networks.It can play a key role in the alternation of generating an idea and its evaluation Usually these networks are not activated at the same time.The results show that creative people are better able to co-activate the brain networks,which usually work separately.Creative people are better able to engage the brain systems that usually do not work together. 32.How did researchers assess participants'creativity in the study? A.By the originality of their ideas. B.By their ability to follow instructions. C.By their speed in coming up with ideas. D.By their knowledge of unusual objects. 33.What role does the salience network play in creativity? A.Generating new ideas. B.Evaluating ideas critically C.Switching between brain systems. D.Controlling emotional reactions. 34.What do study results suggest about creative people's brain systems? A.They rely on a single brain network B.They use more brain regions than non-creative people. C.They have more connections overall in their brains. D.They have stronger connections between specific networks. 35.Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A.The science of creative thinking B.Brain networks and creativity C.How to improve your creativity D.The mystery of the creative brain 第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，共12.5分) Are you searching for a way to live a happier life?The key to happiness lies in identifying your core values and aligning (.....your actions with them.By living authentically and focusing on the present,you can achieve the happiness you desire.Here are some steps to guide you: Identify your core values 36,which can boost your happiness.These are not material possessions, but the people,situations,and feelings that give your life meaning.37, actions that support this value will enhance your happiness.Other core values might include empathy,family,or community service. Practice positive affirmations(肯定) Combat negative thoughts by reinforcing your core values through positive affirmations.Spend just five minutes a day repeating affirmations to improve your self-esteem and outlook on life.38 Stay active and eat well Physical activity releases chemicals in your brain that improve your mood. Regular exercise,combined with a balanced diet rich in fruit and vegetables,can significantly enhance your overall well-being.39.So you had better avoid them Connect with supportive people Surround yourself with positive and supportive friends.40.They can also provide a support system during challenging times.Being around good people helps you maintain a positive outlook and increases your resilience. By focusing on these steps,you can create a life filled with joy and happiness, regardless of your circumstances. A.If loyalty is one of your core values B.If you are a loyal and supportive friend C.Start by identifying what truly matters to you D.These relationships can improve your mental health E.Be more confident in yourself by hanging out with them F.Processed foods and sugar can negatively impact your mood G.Consistent practice can gradually shift your mindset towards positivity 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，共15分) In 2022,the death of Glenna Osborne's father,Ronald Osborne,occurred.As the family 41 themselves for his memorial service,they carefully sifted through his possessions.Amid this process,they 42 a note penned by Ronald about his cherished friend,Eddie Coleman. The note stated,"To my special friend and firefighter Eddie,who 43 my life."Ronald had 44 his daughter and the rest of the family that Coleman had been his savior,yet he had never explained about the 45.Driven by a profound sense of 46 to unearth more about her late father's past,Glenna reached out to Coleman.Coleman then 47 the fateful day when he was 21 and her father was 19.They received a distress call regarding a house fire. "Upon their arrival,they beheld a two-story residence 48 consumed by flames.Eddie and my father ultimately found themselves on the 49,bravely battling the fire,"Glenna related. "My father was on the verge of taking a(n)50 when,suddenly,he began to fall.In a split-second decision,Eddie swiftly 51 his hand,grasped the collar of my father's firefighter coat,and,through sheer determination and strength, managed to pull him to safety-away from what my father had previously described as a 52 death." Even prior to this harrowing incident,the two men had shared a 53 bond. However,the ordeal at the house fire served to 54 their friendship,binding them together in a(n)55 bond that endured until the day Ronald passed away. 41.A.changed B.readied C.encouraged D.saddened 42.A.referred to B.looked for C.chanced upon D.thought of 43.A.supported B.improved C.risked D.saved 44.A.reminded B.warned C.informed D.persuaded 45.A.dangers B.causes C.results D.details 46.A.gratitude B.curiosity C.excitement D.friendliness 47.A.described B.recorded C.reimagined D.experienced 48.A.entirely B.unnecessarily C.regularly D.frequently 49.A.1og B.truck C .roof D.ground 50.A.breath B.movement C.act D.step 51.A.covered B.extended C.touched D.protected 52.A.possible B.worthy C.sudden D.certain 53.A.close B.short C.secret D.relaxing 54.A.examine B.strengthen C.confirm D.renew 55.A.unbreakable B.unique C.inspiring D.comfortable 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) Bessie Coleman soared (across the sky as the first African American, and the first Native American woman pilot.56 (know)for performing flying tricks,Coleman's nicknames were“Brave Bessie'”and“Queen Bess'”.Her goal was 57 (encourage)women and African Americans to reach their dreams..58_(fortunately),her career ended with a tragic(悲惨的)plane crash,59 her life continues to inspire people around the world. Born in Atlanta,Texas on January 26,1892,Bessie Coleman was one of 13 6 )(child)in her family.Bessie grew up 61 (help)her mother pick cotton and wash laundry to earn extra money.By the time she was eighteen,she saved enough money to attend college in Langston.She dropped 62 of college after only one semester because she could no 63 (long)afford the tuition fees. At age 23,Coleman went to live with her brother in Chicago.Her brother served in the military during World War I and her brother's stories inspired her to become a pilot.Finally,Coleman 64(accept)into the Caudron Brothers' School of Aviation in Le Crotoy,France.In 1922,she performed 65 first public flight by an African American Woman. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是学生会主席李华，你校将组织一场中外学生文化交流活动，活 动需要制作一个介绍中国传统节日的宣传视频，外教：Green主动承担了 此任务。请你给r Green写一封邮件，内容包括： 1.询问准备进展： 2.提醒视频提交的截止时间； 3.表达期待与感谢。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Dear Mr Green, 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。 It was a bright and sunny day.Lily,a high school student,was on her way to the local library.She had been looking forward to borrowing a particular book about ancient history.As she entered the library,she noticed a commotion ( near the entrance.A group of people were gathered around an old man who seemed to be in distress. Lily,being a kind-hearted girl,immediately went over to see what was wrong.The old man,Mr Johnson,had come to the library to return some books but had lost his wallet on the way.He was extremely worried as his ID card, library card,and a small amount of cash were all in it.He kept muttering to himself,"What am I going to do?I really need those cards." Lily felt sorry for him.She decided to help Mr Johnson look for his wallet. They searched everywhere around the library entrance,in the nearby bushes,and even retraced Mr Johnson's steps for quite a distance,but there was no sign of the wallet.Just as they were about to give up,Lily had an idea. She remembered that there was a security camera near the entrance of the library.Maybe it had captured the moment when Mr Johnson dropped his wallet. Lily quickly approached the librarian and explained the situation.The librarian was very cooperative and immediately helped them access the security footage. They watched the video carefully,frame by frame.Sure enough,they saw Mr Johnson accidentally drop his wallet while taking out his handkerchief.A young man,who was walking behind him,picked it up.Instead of looking around for the owner,he put the wallet into his pocket and walked away in a hurry.Lily and Mr Johnson were shocked and disappointed.But Lily refused to let this setback stop them. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150个左右； 2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 She decided to report the incident to the police. Mr Johnson was overjoyed when he got his wallet back.新人教版2028届高二上学期期中考试 英语 答案 豆类的正确方法。 第一部分听力 23.C细节理解题。根据“Heart's Desire'” 1-5 BCABC 6-10 BCACA Cookie Decorating Class部分中的Now 11-15 CABBA 16-20 ABCAC anyone can make these three beauties 第二部分 阅读 and learn upwards of 12 cookie 第一节 decorating techniques, and take A advantage of this unique learning 【素养导读】 opportunity rich in personalized 语篇类型：应用文 feedback from Julia可知，现在任何人都 主题：人与社会 能制作这三款精美甜点，学习12种以上 语境内容：本文介绍了四项在线烹饪课程及 饼干装饰技巧，并且把握住这次独特的 其活动细节。 学习机会，获得Julia提供的个性化反馈 21.B细节理解题。根据Sourdough 指导。 Baking Fundamentals with Peter B Reinhart部分中的You can use your 【素养导读】 home oven-no professional ones 语篇类型：记叙文 required here可知，该课程只需要烤箱。 主题：人与社会 根据Soup for Dinner:Three Deals, 语境内容：印度“Goodfellows”项目旨在通过 One Microwave with April Dodd部分中 人工配对的方式，促成老年人与年轻人结成 We will use the power of the 类似祖孙的关系。目前该项目正计划在全国 microwave to do everything可知，该课 范围内推广。 程只需要用到微波炉。由此可知，这两 24.D细节理解题。根据第2段中的enhance 项课程都不需要很多设备。 the lives of both young and old Indians by 22.D细节理解题。根据A Better Pot of facilitating new "grandparent-grandchildren Beans with Steve Sando部分中的Join esque"relationships between senior citizens Steve Sando at this interactive online and India's youth可知，Goodfellows的目的 cooking class where you'll get answers 是通过建立新型类似祖孙的关系来帮助印 to every question you have about 度的年轻人和老年人。 choosing,storing and cooking beans 25.B主旨大意题。本段主要讲的是曾担 知，加入Steve Sando的这场互动式在线 任过办公室经理的Shantanu Naidu表 烹饪课程吧！在这里，关于豆类挑选、储 示，不采用人工智能来配对是因为在初 存及烹饪的所有疑问都将得到解答。由 次拜访老年伙伴的家中时，人工智能无 此可知，Steve Sando会教他的学生保存 法察觉那些细微的差异。除了环境和人 第1页（共6页） 口统计学方面的因素外，还有很多需要 中的To fill this gap,the authors of a 留意的地方。这需要敏锐的观察力。由 novel review summarized 21 already 此可知，本段主要讲的是不使用AI的 published individual studies for the first 原因。 time可知，尽管已有充分文献记录了 26.D细节理解题。根据第5段中的These NMP对水体和单个物种的有害影响，但 parameters are evaluated during our 关于这些颗粒如何影响农业生态系统的 visits可知，这些参数是Naidu和他的团 系统综述尚属空白，因此，这个新的综述 队在上门拜访期间评估的，即他们会亲 文章是同类型研究中的先驱。 自对老年人进行评估。 29.D细节理解题。根据第2段中的To 27.C推理判断题。根据最后一段的 fill this gap,the authors of a novel Though Naidu's ultimate objective is to review summarized 21 already published scale up across the country,the young individual studies for the first time entrepreneur is happy with the current 知，研究人员通过分析已发表的相关研 progress and doesn't want to move so 究成果得出了结论。 swiftly in the short term,.. 0.C词义推测题。根据画线词前的A partnerships可知，尽管Naidu的最终目 decline in pollination services has a 标是在全国范围内推广这个项目，但他 negative effect on crop yield可知，授粉 对目前的进展感到满意，并且不想短期内 服务的减少对农作物产量会产生负面影 发展得太快，以免影响伙伴关系的质量。 响。故画线词所在句意思应为“因此，塑 由此可推知，Naidu的下一步计划是使该 料污染可能会进一步加剧全球粮食供应 项目得到稳定而长远的发展。 中存在的不确定性”。由此可推知，画线 词意为“使恶化；加剧”。 【素养导读】 31.B推理判断题。最后一段主要在说明 语篇类型：说明文 研究数据的匮乏和不全面，且最后一句 主题：人与自然 表明需要进一步的研究。由此可推知， 语境内容：本文主要探讨了纳米和微塑料颗 作者写最后一段的目的是展示研究结果 粒(NMP)对生态环境造成的污染问题，指出 的局限性。 其正在威胁农业生态和粮食供应，并对蜜蜂 0 及其他有益昆虫造成危害。 【素养导读】 28.A细节理解题。根据第1段中的 语篇类型：说明文 Whereas the harmful effects of NMP in 主题：人与社会 water and for individual species are well 语境内容：探秘大脑创造力密码：三大网络协 documented,there have as yet been no 作，解锁创造力新境界！ systematic reviews on how the particles 32.A细节理解题。根据第4段中的 affect agricultural ecosystems和第2段 Scientists also evaluated their ideas for 第2页（共6页） originality可知，科学家通过评估参与者 37.A下文提到支撑这一价值观的行动会 想法的原创性来评估他们的创造力。 增强你的幸福感。A项“如果忠诚是你 33.C推理判断题。根据倒数第2段中的 的核心价值观之一”符合语境。 The salience network acts as a switching 38.G上文提到重复肯定可以提高你的自 mechanism between two previous 尊还能强化你的人生观。G项“持续的 networks.It can play a key role in the 练习可以逐渐让你的心态变得更加积极 alternation of generating an idea and its 向上”符合语境。 evaluation可知，突显网络充当默认网络 39.F上文提到经常锻炼结合富含水果和 和执行网络之间的切换机制。它在产生 蔬菜的均衡饮食，可以显著提升你的整 想法及其评估的交替过程中起着关键作 体健康状况。F项“加工食品和糖会对你 用。由此可推知，突显网络在创造力中 的情绪产生负面影响”呼应上文。 的作用是在不同的大脑系统之间切换。 40.D上文提到和积极且支持你的朋友在 34.D细节理解题。根据最后一段可知，研 一起。D项“这些关系可以改善你的心理 究结果表明，有创造力的人能够更好地 健康”符合语境。 协同激活通常单独工作的大脑网络。由 第三部分语言运用 此可知，有创造力的人的大脑网络中通 第一节 常分别工作的部分能更好地协同工作， 【素养导读】Ronald去世后，家人在整理他的 在特定网络之间有更强的连接。 遗物时，发现了一张记录着Eddie救Ronald 35.B主旨大意题。本文主要探讨了大脑 性命的纸条。经询问，他们得知当年火灾中 网络与创造力的关系，尤其是三个特定 Eddie英勇救人的故事。 的大脑网络（默认网络、突显网络和执行 4l.B这里指家人为Ronald的追悼会做 网络)如何协同工作以产生创造力。由 准备。 此可知，“大脑网络与创造力”最适合作 42.C在整理遗物的过程中，他们偶然发现 本文标题。 Ronald写的关于Eddie Coleman的纸 第二节 条，chance upon意为“偶然发现”。 【素养导读】想要过上更快乐的生活吗？那就 43.D纸条上写着Eddie救了Ronald的命。 从探寻自己的核心价值观开始，用积极的话 44.C Ronald已经告知他的女儿以及其他 语激励自己，保持运动与健康饮食，同时与那 家庭成员，Coleman曾是他的救命恩人。 些能给予你正能量的人并肩同行，让快乐与 45.D Ronald虽告知过家人Coleman过 坚强成为生活的底色。 他，但从未解释过当时所发生事情的 36.C本段小标题是“明确你的核心价值 细节。 观”。下文提到这些不是物质财富，而是 46.B出于强烈的好奇心，Glenna联系了 赋予你生命意义的人、情况和感受。C项 Coleman,想更了解父亲的过去。 “首先要确认对你真正重要的东西”符合 47.A Coleman讲述了那个决定命运的日子。 语境。 48.A他们到达时看到一座两层住宅完全 第3页（共6页） 被火焰吞噬。 students. 49.C Eddie和Ronald最后在屋顶勇 We're truly grateful for your 敢灭火。 willingness to help and eagerly look forward 50.D Ronald正要迈出一步时突然开 to seeing the wonderful video you create. 始坠落。 Yours sincerely, 5l.B Eddie迅速伸出手抓住Ronald的消 Li Hua 防服外套衣领。 第二节 52.D Ronald认为如果没被救，自已必死 【素养导读】高中生Liy去图书馆途中，帮助 无疑。 Johnson先生寻找丢失的钱包，后来通过监控 53.A在此次事件前两人关系就很亲密。 发现钱包被人捡走，她决心继续寻找。 54.B这次火灾的考验强化了他们的友谊。 ①根据第1段首句内容“她决定向警方 55.A这次火灾的经历使他们的友谊牢不 报告这一事件”和第2段首句内容“Johnson 可破。 先生拿回钱包时欣喜若狂”可知，第1段可描 第二节 写Lily和Johnson先生到警局报案，警察记 56.Known 57.to encourage 录详情并承诺尽力查找。几天后，警方告知 58.Unfortunately 59.but 60.children Lily已找回钱包。 61.helping 62.out 63.longer ②根据第2段首句内容“Johnson先生拿 64.was accepted 65.the 回钱包时欣喜若狂”可知，第2段可描写 第四部分写作 Johnson先生想酬谢Liy被拒，此后二人成 第一节 为好友，常在图书馆相聚。Liy的善举在学 One possible version: 校传开，激励同学帮助他人，传递温暖。 Dear Mr Green, One possible version: Hope this email finds you well!I'm She decided to report the incident to the writing to check on the progress of the police.They went to the nearest police promotional video for the cultural exchange station and told the police officer activity featuring Chinese traditional everything.The police officer took down the festivals.I'd like to confirm if you need any details and assured them that they would do further materials or support from us. their best to find the wallet.A few days Please note that the video submission later,Lily received a call from the police. deadline is this Friday at 5 pm to ensure we They had found the young man and retrieved have enough time for final editing.Your the wallet. expertise in video production and Mr Johnson was overjoyed when he got understanding of cultural presentation will his wallet back.He was so grateful to Lily undoubtedly make the content more that he wanted to give her a reward.But engaging for both Chinese and international Lily politely declined.She said,"Helping 第4页（共6页） others makes me happy.That's the best W:What time did you agree to meet? reward I could ask for."From then on,Mr M:Half past six.But it's already twenty to Johnson and Lily became good friends.They seven. often met at the library,sharing books and W:Don't worry.Look,here she comes. stories.And Lily's act of kindness spread (Text 6) among the students in her school.Many of M:Hello.David Black speaking.May I them were inspired by her and started to have a word with John? look for opportunities to help others, W:I'm sorry.He's not here.Can I take a making the world a better place. message? 听力原文 M:Yes.Who is that speaking? (Text 1) W:I am Lucy Ash,his classmate. W:Why is Bob so tired? M:Yes,please tell him that David Black M:He stayed up to study for his exam.I called.I have something important to told him many times to prepare earlier, tell him.Please let him call me back. but he didn't listen. My number is 8756022. (Text 2) W:David Black,8756022. W:We're going to listen to a lecture about M:That's right.Thank you. environmental protection. (Text 7) M:Really?I thought we'd go to see an W:Hello,Jack.How did your first day at exhibition. the office go? (Text 3) M:It didn't go well at all,I must say. W:My goodness,aren't you wet! W:Why?What happened? M:I've been walking in the rain. M:Well,for one thing,I was eight minutes W:Didn't you have a raincoat or an late and the boss shouted at me. umbrella with you? W:He must be pretty strict then. M:I left my umbrella somewhere and I've M:He is.And he made me work hard all been looking for it everywhere. day.He wouldn't let me take a coffee (Text 4) break.He had me sit at my desk all the W:What a lovely dog!Is it yours? time! M:Sure! W:What about lunch? W:I have difficulty in finding words to M:Believe it or not,he only let me take express how much I like it. half an hour off. (Text 5) W:Were you asked to do overtime? M:The party will be beginning soon.I M:No.We all left the office at five. wonder where Susan is. W:Well,that's not too bad.What do the 第5页（共6页） other people at the office think of the language.More than 375 million people boss? learn English as their mother language, M:They say he's very strict with new and more than 750 million people learn employees.But if you work hard and English as a foreign language. don't waste time,he's pretty easy to get M:I'm getting discouraged now. along with. W:A friend of mine will be arriving from (Text 8) America in two weeks and it would be W:Good morning,Mr White. nice to talk with him about English. M:Good morning.It's very nice to see you M:That would be great.I'm looking again. forward to it.Thank you very much. W:How are you feeling today? (Text 10) M:I'm much better.The stomachache is I taught in Tokyo,Japan,and I gone,and the doctor is about to give me thought I had prepared myself pretty well.I another examination. was really excited about teaching because it W:That's good.Well,these are for you.I was my first paid job.I began each class by hope you will like them. introducing myself.I could see the M:How beautiful these flowers are!Thank excitement in my students'faces.Their you very much. warm welcome made me feel comfortable, W:I've also brought some magazines for and so I let them ask me some questions.To you.I hope they'll keep you from my surprise,I was asked questions like getting bored while you're in the “How old are you?”“Are you married?” hospital. “Why aren't you married?”“Why did you M:You've thought of everything! come to Japan?"I was really surprised W:It's time for me to leave.I hope you will because you should not ask people you met recover soon. for the first time such personal questions in M:Bye,and thank you for coming. Canada.After this happened in several (Text 9) classes,I stopped giving the students the M:Excuse me. chance to ask me these questions.I later W:Yes,can I help you? found out that these questions are acceptable M:Yeah,uh...I want to take an English in Japan,and that is not information that is course,and I need some information. considered too personal.Once I realized that W:OK. the students didn't mean to be impolite and M:I think English is too difficult to learn. actually cared about me,I felt much more W:Don't be upset.English is widely used comfortable about my first experience. in the world,and it is an international 第6页（共6页）