辽宁沈阳市东北育才学校2026-2027学年高三上学期第二次模拟练习英语试卷

2026—2027学年度上学期高中学段高三联合考试 英语科试卷 时间：120分钟 满分：150分 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. What did the man do last weekend? A. He went for a picnic. B. He did some gardening. C. He enjoyed a TV show. 2. What are the speakers discussing? A. A course. B. A teacher. C. A book. 3. What are the speakers doing? A. Revising a report. B. Scheduling a meeting. C. Changing their work plans. 4. Where are probably the speakers? A. On a plane. B. At an airport. C. In a shopping mall. 5. When will the man check out? A. On February 3rd. B. On February 5th. C. On February 6th. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答第6、7题。 6. Where will the speakers probably celebrate Leo’s birthday? A. In a park. B. At home. C. At a restaurant. 7. What gift did Leo get this Christmas? A. A bicycle. B. A helmet. C. A pair of hiking boots. 听下面一段对话，回答第8至10题。 8. What do we know about Jane? A. She speaks Finnish well. B. She is a frequent traveller. C. She dislikes visiting beaches. 9. Which city was the second stop of Jane’s tour to Finland? A. Helsinki. B. Rovaniemi. C. Tampere. 10. How did Jane go to Oulu? A. By rail. B. By bus. C. By car. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至13题。 11. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Pet doctor and pet owner. B. Good friends. C. Neighbors. 12. What health problem does the woman’s cat have? A. A weight issue. B. Joint pain. C. Heart disease. 13. What advice does the man give the woman about her cat? A. Ensure it gets plenty of exercise. B. Take it for regular health checks. C. Feed it on low-calorie foods. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至16题。 14. When was the first Consumer Electronics Show held? A. In 1958. B. In 1967. C. In 2025. 15. How are Wisson Robotics’ robots different from traditional robots? A. They have harder materials. B. They are easier to operate and cheaper. C. They can carry out a wider variety of tasks. 16. Which of the following is created by Dreame Technology? A. Soft robots. B. AI glasses. C. Window-cleaning robots. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至20题。 17. Who is the speaker? A. A college teacher. B. A businessman. C. A writer. 18. What issue did the original version of Squire have? A. It was short of funds. B. It failed to meet the barbers’ needs. C. It ignored the challenges faced by consumers. 19. What was Tanya Menendez’s major? A. Economic Sociology. B. Fashion Design. C. Law. 20. Why did Tanya Menendez set up Maker’s Row? A. To sell her leather goods. B. To find more product designers. C. To link American factories with designers. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Useful Information for UK Travel Entry Notice Since February 2026, most foreign visitors must apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before arrival. It is digital travel permission, not a visa. British and Irish citizens do not need it. Money & Tipping Britain’s currency is pound sterling (£), with notes of £5, £10, £20 and £50. You can exchange money at banks, post offices and bureaux de change, and exchange rates vary between places. Tipping is not required in Britain. You may tip 10-15% for good service. Some restaurants add an optional service charge to the bill, and you can decide whether to pay it. Emergency Contacts Dial 999 for emergencies including police, fire, ambulance and coastguard rescue. For non-urgent police matters like theft, call 101. For minor non-life-threatening health issues, dial 111 for medical advice. Daily Tips British tap water is high-quality and safe to drink. The electricity supply is 220-240V AC, 50Hz, with three-pin rectangular plugs. Most foreign devices need an adaptor. Shops are usually open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday to Saturday. On Sundays, opening hours are limited to six continuous hours. Banks close on public holidays. 21. Which of the following is true about the ETA? A. Irish citizens must renew it every year. B. It acts as an official paper visa document. C. It can be applied for upon arrival at the border. D. It is required for most overseas visitors ahead of entry. 22. What can we learn about money and tipping in Britain? A. Exchange rates remain stable. B. Tipping is not compulsory. C. British banknotes have five values. D. Tips are always included in bills. 23. Which of the following is a proper suggestion for travellers to the UK? A. Buy bottled drinking water. B. Shop until 8 p.m. on Sundays. C. Bring a power adaptor. D. Call 111 for stolen-bike help. B Last spring, I volunteered at a small community garden near my apartment, expecting nothing more than simple physical labour: pulling weeds, watering young plants and clearing dead branches. I viewed it as a casual hobby to fill spare hours and yield a handful of vegetables, and carried my phone everywhere, ready to pause work and reply to messages whenever alerts popped up. One afternoon, an elderly gardener working beside me moved slowly, pausing to study each seedling before reaching out to touch it. When I rushed to pull out weeds in quick, sharp tugs, he stopped me, saying plants reveal their needs only to those who slow down enough to watch them. I laughed at first, dismissing his patience as impractical and fussy (挑剔的), but as I followed his lead, I picked up on subtle signs I had glossed over (忽略): slight curling leaves, faint shifts in soil moisture, tiny insects feeding gently on the greenery. That small encounter set me thinking about a common pattern of modern life: we chase immediate gains and measurable returns, judging every activity by its instant output, and write off stillness and careful observation as unproductive waste. We long for instant satisfaction, growing frustrated with processes that unfold at their own pace rather than on our preferred schedule. The garden taught me a quieter truth: not all valuable progress shows itself in numbers or finished tasks, and some rewards can never be captured in data or marked off a task list. True attention demands that we set aside our urge to rush for results, and simply be present. Now I visit the garden weekly, my phone is placed deep in my bag. I still value efficiency in daily work, yet I’ve come to see that meaning is not always tied to quick achievements. Some of life’s most vital lessons emerge not when we hurry, but when we pause and notice. 24. Which word best describes the author’s early gardening practice? A. Digital-aided. B. Efficiency-driven. C. Detail-oriented. D. Growth-focused. 25. Why does the author tell the story of the elderly gardener? A. To explain the secret of plant growth. B. To praise the wisdom of aged gardeners. C. To compare different gardening methods. D. To introduce his change in values. 26. What is the author’s attitude toward the “common pattern of modern life”? A. Critical. B. Supportive. C. Indifferent. D. Neutral. 27. What is the key message of the text? A. Gardening fosters a peaceful mind. B. Efficiency fails to deliver real meaning. C. Slow attention unlocks overlooked values. D. Quantified progress often goes unnoticed. C Every few years, a popular science book emerges that reshapes public understanding of the human body. The Selfish Gene did so for evolutionary biology in the 1970s, and The Emperor of All Maladies did the same for cancer research. This month, a new work joins that select company: Roxanne Khamsi’s Beyond Inheritance. Beyond Inheritance centers on somatic mutation (体细胞突变) — the gradual accumulation of DNA changes in our cells as we age. Though rarely discussed in mainstream conversation, its implications are so far-reaching that it is bound to become a landmark in popular biology writing. At its core is a simple yet transformative claim: the DNA you were born with is not identical to what you carry today, nor does it stay static lifelong. Traditional biology teaches that mutations fall into two categories: either passed down from parents, or random mutations, mostly rare and causing cancer. Yet years of advanced DNA research shows the latter is far more common and impactful than previously assumed. Our cells accumulate changes constantly; by middle age, the body is a mix of cells with slightly different genetic codes. Some trigger disease, some are harmless, and a few even support the body’s self-repair. Khamsi, an award-winning science journalist, unpacks these ideas with remarkable clarity. What sets the book apart is its balanced perspective: mutations are not merely a health threat. The same process can drive illness, but also enable the body to heal itself. For instance, some children with a severe immune disorder have recovered naturally, thanks to acquired mutations that shut off the faulty gene precisely. Beyond Inheritance never overstates its conclusions; when evidence is preliminary, Khamsi acknowledges it openly. This honesty, paired with accessible prose, makes it more than a casual read. It lays the foundation for a new way of understanding human health, one that will shape medical research for years to come. 28. What does the underlined phrase “select company” in Paragraph 1 probably refer to? A. Medical experts. B. Leading firms. C. Influential reads. D. Scientific studies. 29. What can be inferred about somatic mutations from the new findings? A. They are mostly rare. B. They have mixed effects. C. They start at middle age. D. They are inherited from parents. 30. Why does the author mention children with immune disorders? A. To show the upside of mutations. B. To highlight medical advancement. C. To identify the cause of the disease. D. To stress the randomness of mutations. 31. What type of writing is this article? A. A research report. B. A book review. C. A popular science essay. D. A news story. D For decades, solar power and crop farming have been widely seen as competitors for limited agricultural land: installing photovoltaic (光伏的) panels means occupying farmland, which is often viewed as a risk to food security. This so-called “land trade-off” has long restricted the expansion of solar energy in China’s main grain-producing regions. Yet a three-year field study released in June 2026 challenges this view, presenting a practical model — agrivoltaics (农光互补), which combines power generation and crop production on the same plot of land. The research team set up three parallel groups at a test site on the North China Plain: open-air farmland as control, farmland with standard fixed solar panels, and farmland with raised single-axis tracking panels. They monitored three core categories of indicators across all plots: crop yield and quality, solar power output, and soil water consumption plus carbon emissions. All plots adopted the same winter wheat-summer maize rotation system to ensure consistent conditions. The results revealed a surprising win-win pattern. Under the raised tracking panels, total grain yield dropped by only 4.2 percent, while annual power generation reached 1.28 million kWh per hectare, lifting overall economic returns by 63 percent. More importantly, the shade from panels cut soil water loss by 18 percent, reducing watering demand, and carbon emissions per unit of grain fell by 22 percent. The study provides the first systematic quantitative data on agrivoltaics in China’s major grain regions, offering solid support for the coordinated development of farmland protection and clean energy transition. Still, researchers acknowledge clear limitations: the trial only covered staple grain crops, and suitability for vegetables and fruits remains untested. “It’s not a one-size-fits-all solution,” notes the lead researcher. “But it opens a promising path for more efficient land use.” 32. What is the purpose of agrivoltaics? A. To dismiss the land trade-off. B. To secure agriculture’s dominance. C. To eliminate land-use competition. D. To balance crop yield with power output. 33. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about? A. The selection of test site locations. B. The crop rotation system on the farm. C. The experimental design of the study. D. The working principle of solar panels. 34. What can we learn from the study about the agrivoltaic model? A. It causes a sharp drop in crop yield. B. It reduces the demand for farm maintenance. C. It cuts carbon emissions per unit of land area. D. It boosts both economic and environmental benefits. 35. What is the main point of the last paragraph? A. The research value and its drawbacks. B. The importance of land use efficiency. C. The application prospects of agrivoltaics. D. The challenges of agricultural transformation. 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。 Picking a suitable university in the UK can be challenging with hundreds of higher education institutions available. 36 Understanding their core features and positioning helps you make the wisest choice for your study abroad journey. Traditional universities are the oldest and most established group, with long-standing academic reputations and strict theoretical training. They focus on in-depth academic research, and many prestigious Russell Group institutions fall into this category with high entry requirements. 37 Metropolitan universities, mostly founded in the 1990s, serve as the practical-oriented alternative. 38 They partner closely with local businesses to provide internship (实习) opportunities, and usually have lower entry requirements than traditional ones. Specialist universities centre on a single professional field such as art, law or music. They deliver highly tailored training with industry expert tutors, and are often called “conservatoires” or “academies”. 39 40 No single type is universally superior to the others. The right choice always depends on your personal learning style and career goals. A. Each has unique strengths. B. Class sizes are much smaller there. C. Three main types dominate the field. D. They offer diverse occupational courses. E. They also have well-funded research labs. F. Yet they may not suit practice-focused learners. G. The best fit relies on the value and status of the university. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处最佳选项。 When Sun’s daughter was 3, she imitated her father painting porcelain. “Dad, let me teach you how to paint,” Sun 41 her saying with a laugh. It was a/an 42 that his family’s connection to porcelain may carry on to the next generation. Sun, a fourth-generation porcelain craftsman in Jingdezhen, embodies that connection: he learned from his father at 13; those years taught him that skill is mastered through 43 . “Only when skills in your hands are solid can 44 come alive.” 45 Chinese painting and family techniques, he explores varied subjects. Such mastery demands precision: the unfired body absorbs water quickly, making a 46 touch hard to correct. Fenshui, which creates color variations through the control of paint and water, is 47 . But this is the value of working 48 : the craftsman’s touch gives handmade porcelain what machines cannot fully 49 . He now asks his students to build that 50 through the same kind of repeated practice he experienced as a teenager. Up to now, he has taught over 60 students, some international. Hu Yixin, a student, praised Sun’s 51 teaching, as he often examined students’ work individually, pointed out problems and 52 corrections with his own hands. Jingdezhen has been open since ancient times, and its porcelain heritage draws international 53 . He feels 54 to see more people coming. “This makes us craftspeople honored,” he said. A century after his great-grandfather entered the trade, he is still practicing, painting and 55 what his hands have learned. 41. A. heard B. recalled C. expected D. repeated 42. A. response B. warning C. clue D. sign 43. A. observation B. repetition C. worth D. courage 44. A. images B. shapes C. scenes D. colors 45. A. Evolving into B. Taking on C. Drawing on D. Looking into 46. A. smooth B. heavy C. precise D. misplaced 47. A. demanding. B. simple C. traditional D. confusing 48. A. with care B. in detail C. by hand D. in turn 49. A. divide B. submit C. reproduce D. mirror 50. A. confidence B. control C. patience D. ambition 51. A. hands-on B. old-fashioned C. visual D. theoretical 52. A. sought B. explained C. suggested D. demonstrated 53. A. fame B. admiration C. concern D. curiosity 54. A. hopeful B. overwhelmed C. grateful D. proud 55. A. taking over B. carrying out C. passing on D. putting forward 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。 In ancient China, education was deeply revered (受尊敬的), and teachers held a position of great respect in society. This respect 56 (reflect) in the formal ceremony known as the teacher-acceptance ceremony, which marked the beginning of the teacher-student relationship. The ceremony was not merely an introduction but a profound act of commitment 57 the pursuit of knowledge. Imagine the scene: a teacher sits solemnly (庄严的) behind a wooden desk. On the desk 58 (stand) a portrait of Confucius, the revered philosopher whose teachings shaped the moral and educational foundations of Chinese society. A young student kneels before the desk and presents the liuli shuxiu, 59 set of six symbolic gifts that reflect the values of education and respect. Among these gifts, dried meat stood out as a common offering. By giving gifts, students expressed their gratitude for the teacher’s guidance on their 60 (intellect) and moral development. It was also a way 61 (ensure) the teacher’s well-being. These offerings, including dried meat, laid much 62 (emphasize) on respecting educators and valuing their work. The ceremony and the tradition of 63 (gift) dried meat highlight the unique ways ancient Chinese society honored its teachers. This classic scene represents the essence of ancient Chinese education, 64 learning was viewed not just as an academic endeavor but a moral journey 65 ( guide ) by respect, tradition, and symbolism. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华，你所在的科技小组刚刚获得城市青少年创意设计大赛一等奖。请给你的英国笔友John写一封邮件，内容包括： 1．分享获奖的喜悦； 2．简要介绍作品。 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。 Dear John, ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使构成一篇完整的短文。 In the heart of Oak Town stood Nora’s Photo Studio, a tiny weathered shop run by 76-year-old Mrs. Nora. For nearly 40 years, she had taken photos with her old film camera, following her father’s careful way of developing film. She gave customers their original photos, yet kept extra copies in these albums, allowing townspeople to return and look back on their cherished memories. The shop, with its yellowing display window and wooden shelves lined with dusty photo albums, was the memory keeper of the whole town. Generations of townsfolk had their first baby photos taken here, high school graduation portraits, and wedding group pictures. Old neighbors would drop in just to flip through old albums and talk about the old days. Then came the unwelcome news. The old building was scheduled for a full safety repair to fix its cracked walls and aging wires. Mrs. Nora had to move to a smaller shop down the street. The thought of packing, carrying and rearranging over 5,000 photo albums, hundreds of fragile negative boxes, her father’s old camera and all the backdrop props was overwhelming. Hiring a moving team would cost far more than she could afford. For weeks, she sat alone after closing, wondering if she would have to lock the door forever. She mentioned her trouble to a few regular customers — Mr. Davis, a retired principal who came every month to print old photos, and a teenage girl who worked part-time on weekends. Word spread slowly through the town. People talked about it at the grocery store, at the bus stop, over the fence in their backyards. Moving day arrived. Mrs. Nora stood in the middle of her shop, staring at rows of albums, her throat tight with worry. She had expected to spend the whole day packing and carrying by herself. Then she heard footsteps — first a pair, then a dozen, then a whole crowd. When she looked up, her breath caught in her throat. 注意： 1．续写词数应为150左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Para 1 A human chain of nearly 200 townsfolk lined up from the old studio to the new storefront. Para 2 When the last dusty photo album was placed on the new shelf, Mrs. Nora stepped forward, hands trembling. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 高三考试 英语科答案 第一部分 听力 1-5 CBCBB 6-10 AABCA 11-15 CAABC 16-20 CABAC 第二部分 阅读 第一节 21. D 22. B 23. C 24. B 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. C 29. B 30. A 31. B 32. D 33. C 34. D 35. A 第二节 36. C 37. F 38. D 39. B 40. A 第二部分 语言运用 第一节 41. B 42. D 43. B 44. A 45. C 46. D 47. A 48. C 49. C 50. B 51. A 52. D 53. B 54. D 55. C 第二节 56. was reflected 57. to 58. stands 59. a 60. intellectual 61. to ensure 62. emphasis 63. gifting 64. where 65. guided 第四部分 写作 第一节 应用文写作参考范文 Dear John, I’m writing to convey my overwhelming delight, for our tech group has claimed the first prize in the Urban Youth Creative Design Competition! Our award-winning invention is a multifunctional walking stick. Inspired by my grandma, who suffers great inconvenience while travelling outdoors, it is tailored for the elderly. It can be folded compactly as a walking aid or expanded into a temporary seat for relaxation. Furthermore, it is furnished with SOS alarm and positioning systems to guarantee senior citizens’ security. Curious to hear your thoughts on our design. Should any creative ideas occur to you, do feel free to share them with me. I’m eagerly anticipating your insightful reply. Yours, Li Hua 第二节 读后续写参考范文 Para 1 A human chain of nearly 200 townsfolk lined up from the old studio to the new storefront. Careful hands passed each photo album one after another along the line. As albums changed hands, happy voices burst out now and then. “It’s my full-moon photo!” a boy exclaimed. “This was my wedding day!” a woman whispered. “Look, my graduation portrait!” an old man murmured. Brief joy flickered before they continued passing the albums. Each album traveled gently, carried by wave after wave of hands. Watching the steady stream of passing albums, Mrs. Nora stood rooted to the spot, her throat tight with unshed tears. Para 2 When the last dusty photo album was placed on the new shelf, Mrs. Nora stepped forward, hands trembling. Rows of photo albums stood neatly on the wooden shelves, just as they had in the old shop. She glanced at the familiar faces on the album pages, feeling a warm wave of gratitude wash over her. It suddenly dawned on her that her studio was never merely a place for taking pictures. It was a treasure-house holding the precious shared memories of the whole town. Before long, townsfolk began to drop by the new shop, flipping through albums and sharing stories of the past. Though the location had changed, the warmth and memories remained unchanged. Mrs. Nora smiled, knowing her little photo studio would keep recording people’s life stories for years to come. 听力原文： Text 1 上周末的活动 W: Ryan, how was your weekend? Did you enjoy the picnic? M: Oh, since the heat was unbearable, I stayed at home and watched a gardening program on TV. Text 2 讨论老师 M: I’ve acquired a lot about paper writing from Mr. Hudson. W: Me, too. We can learn so much from his classes. And he always has great book recommendations. M: I’ll definitely take his class next term. Text 3 调整工作计划 M: Tina, I’ll take this Friday off. So we need to make some adjustments to get the project ready for next Monday’s meeting. W: In that case, you’ll need to complete the report a day earlier than scheduled. M: I’ll make sure to finish it by tomorrow. Text 4 机场候机活动 W: Our baggage is checked, and we have plenty of time before boarding the flight. What can we do now? M: We can wander around the gift shops to see if there’s anything we want. Text 5 更改入住时间 M: I booked a room under the name of Lucas Jones for two nights starting on February 4th. Can I check in one day earlier and keep the original length of stay? W: Let me check… Yes, that’s no problem. I’ve updated your check-in date to February 3rd. Text 6 计划生日派对 W: Honey, ⑥⑦ Leo’s birthday is coming up. Any ideas for the party? M: How about having it at home? W: This year’s Christmas party really wore me out. I’m not sure I can handle another one. M: Then, ⑥ how about having a simple birthday picnic? W: ⑥ That’s an idea! The park near our favorite restaurant would be perfect. M: I bet our son will love the hiking boots I picked out for him. W: Yeah, ⑦ and I got him a helmet to match the bicycle he received this Christmas. Text 7 芬兰旅行 M: ⑧ Jane, have you been on a trip recently? W: ⑧ I just got back from my fifteenth trip this year! I was in Finland this time. M: You’ve really caught the travel bug! How was the trip? W: It was great! Although I don’t speak much Finnish, my fellow travellers do. M: Tell me more about your trip! W: ⑨ We made our first stop in Helsinki, where we visited the famous Helsinki Cathedral. ⑨ Next, we took a bus to Tampere to check out the Moomin Museum. After that, ⑩ we caught a train to Oulu for its beautiful beaches and rented a car for the next few days. Finally, we drove to Rovaniemi to explore the Santa Claus Village and bought some lovely postcards. M: That sounds incredible! Text 8 宠物过重 W: Hey! ⑪ Another lovely day for a walk with your dog around our community, isn’t it? M: Totally! My wife and I take turns walking him. Twice a day, rain or shine. W: That’s great. ⑫ Last week, I took my cat for a health check. And guess what? The animal doctor said she’s a little overweight. M: Oh, that’s not good. Pets with such an issue are at a higher risk of developing health problems, such as joint pain and heart disease. W: Yes! I was so worried. But I’m glad I caught it early. I’ll give her a healthier diet, limiting fatty and high-calorie foods, and cutting out her excess treats. ⑬ Do you have any other ideas? M: ⑬ You can also buy some toys that can encourage her to move around and stay active. That’ll help her burn some calories. W: That’s a great idea. I’ll go shopping for some cat toys later. Text 9 消费类电子产品展览会 W: ⑭ Have you heard about the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) that took place in Las Vegas, the United States? M: Oh, absolutely! It’s the world’s top tech show. ⑭ The first CES was held in New York City in June 1967. W: Exactly! The 2025 CES has been a significant one for smart glasses! They are expected to see rapid growth in sales because of their simpler functions and lower prices. Anyway, what impressed you most about the 2025 CES? M: Well, ⑮ the soft robots from the Chinese robotics company Wisson Robotics really grabbed my attention. W: ⑮ What sets them apart? M: ⑮ Compared with traditional robots, which are usually made of metal materials, ⑮ the soft robots adopt soft materials. They are more suitable for challenging environments and can perform a wider variety of tasks in different industries and situations. W: Wow, that’s truly remarkable. ⑯ I was blown away by Dreame Technology’s window-cleaning robots. They’ve managed to sell the product in over 100 countries and regions. M: That’s quite an achievement. Text 10 分享创业经历 M: ⑰ If you are interested in investing in startups, this class is perfectly designed for you. I’m Jeffrey Bussgang, who has been giving this class to college students for over a decade. Today I’m going to share with you two stories. Songe LaRon and Dave Salvant found themselves drawn to business, and the lack of change in the barbershop experience caught their attention. ⑱ So they began the building of Squire, originally a customer-facing app. To spread the word about it and get immediate feedback, they set up a pop-up barbershop. They discovered that the app effectively solved the issues they’d experienced as customers but it failed to satisfy barbers’ needs. So they decided to shift from targeting end consumers to targeting barbershop owners, and purchased a barbershop to learn how to adapt Squire. Salvant called this a “bet-the-company” move because they used over half their funds. The risk paid off. They learned the challenges of running a barbershop. ⑲⑳ Another story is about Tanya Menendez, who studied Economic Sociology in college. After working in law, she decided to make a change after graduation. She first joined a leather goods company. After working there for a year, ⑳ she noticed it was difficult to find American factories that could make leather goods. To solve this problem, Menendez created Maker’s Row, an online platform that connects American factories with designers. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $