南通市2025-2026学年度第二学期高一期末考试英语试卷 答案 简介 听力原文

南通市2025-2026学年度第二学期高一期末考试英语试卷 答案 简介 听力原文 2026.06.25

2026年高一期末考试

英语

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研习悟：试题难度中等偏上，词汇量约3500词，涵盖科技说明文中的学术词汇和长难句。选材贴近课标：人与自我（情绪管理、成长）、人与社会（艺术奖项、人际交往）、人与自然（动物观察、森林保护），来源权威：D篇直接取材于《Nature Communications》学术期刊，体现科学前沿注重推理判断和主旨概括，七选五强调逻辑衔接，单句语法填空覆盖面广，写作则要求具备清晰的篇章结构和恰当的语言表达能力。思维梯度分明，循序渐进：试卷从前到后思维层次逐步升高，听力→阅读→完形→语法→写作，认知负荷递增，高阶思维分析、评价、创造三个高阶层次合计约占45%-55%，全面考查学生的英语综合能力。

简介：

听力：第一节涉及旅行目的地、演讲致谢、咖啡数量、天气状况和人物心情等生活场景。第二节为涵盖职业理想、智能家居、国际会议交流、校园骑行倡议和时间管理技巧等话题。

阅读

A篇应用文: 官方网站改编Scholastic艺术与写作奖介绍

B篇记叙文: 人物传记/生活随笔Lydia与Jane Goodall的故事

C篇议论文: 科普杂志/心理学文章饥饿对情绪与决策的影响

D篇科技说明文:《Nature Communications》论文深度睡眠慢波与记忆形成

七选五说明文: 励志/成长类读物如何优雅接受批评

语言运用

完形填空记叙文: 从伐木营地少年到森林保护者的成长历程

语法填空单句共10题，考查定语从句关系副词（when）、省略式状语从句（whispering）、现在完成时（has become）、形容词作表语（accessible）、不定式作目的状语（To ensure）、冠词（an）、名词形式（description）、主谓一致（is）、非限制性定语从句关系代词（which）和过去分词作状语（Considered）等核心语法点。

写作

应用文倡议书: 呼吁同学们预防网络成瘾

读后续写主题: 打破玻璃后的道德抉择诚实守信、勇于担当、成长蜕变

注意事项

考生在答题前请认真阅读本注意事项及各题答题要求

1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。

2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，请用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。

3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第一部分听力 (共两节, 满分30分)

回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节

听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题,从题中所给的A,B,C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。

1.Where is the man going next week?

A. Australia.B.America.C. Canada.

2.What did the man do just now?

A. He entered a competition.

B. He wrote a thank-you note.

C. He thanked his parents in a speech.

3.How many cups of coffee will Vivian prepare?

A. 10.B.11. C. 12.

4.What is the weather like now?

A. Windy.B.Sunny.C. Rainy.

5.How is the woman feeling?

A. Annoyed.B.Satisfied.C. Hopeful.

第二节

听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟; 听完后, 每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。

听下面的录音, 回答第6和第7小题。

6.What is James's current dream job?

A. A writer.B.A footballer.C. Ascientist.

7.What will the woman probably buy for James?

A. A football.B.A chemistry set.C. A book.

听下面的录音, 回答第8和第9小题。

8.What do "smart homes" and "digitalhomes" have in common?

A. They make life more comfortable.

B. They can be controlled from far away.

C. They use AI technology.

9.Why is the man doubtful about "smarthomes"?

A. They look ugly.B. Thereare safety risks.C. The technology isexpensive.

听下面的录音, 回答第10至第12小题。

10.Where did Lee receive his college education?

A. In London. B. InBeijing.C. In New York.

11.Why did Anne move to the UK?

A. To be with her husband.

B. To learn the language.

C. To get a better job.

12.Where does the conversation take place?

A. In a cafe.B.In a conference room.C. In a garden.

听下面的录音, 回答第13至第16小题。

13.Why does the man congratulate Julie?

A. She's won a special prize.

B. She's been made student body president.

C. She's published a poem in the school newspaper.

14.How does Julie get to school?

A. By car.B.By bike.C. On foot.

15.What does the man promise to do?

A. Pay for the cycling course.

B. Put forward the idea at a meeting.

C. Carry out a survey for the school newspaper.

16.What is the probable relationship between thespeakers?

A. Classmates.B.Coworkers.C. Teacher andstudent.

听下面的录音, 回答第17至第20小题。

17.What is the main topic of the talk?

A. Time management.B. Stressand anxiety.C. Work-life balance.

18.What is the second step according to thespeaker?

A. Learning to say no.B.Learning new skills.C. Learning tofocus.

19.What does the speaker think of doing two thingsat a time?

A. It saves time.B.It doesn't work well.C. It improvesworking efficiency.

20.What does the speaker suggest listeners do inthe morning?

A. Take a short break.B. Dealwith messages.C. Make a plan for theday.

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

The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, the nation's longest-running andmost well-respected scholarship andrecognition program for creative teens, are now accepting entries (参赛作品) from teenagers across the country. See key details below:

Eligibility (参赛资格) & Entry

Participants aged 13 and up living in the United States, U.S. militarybases, or Canada are invited to enter original work in any of the Awards' 28art and writing categories, including drawing and illustration,photography, flash fiction, poetry, film andanimation, and journalism.

Judging Process

All works are selected for Awards based on originality,skill, and the development of personal vision or voice and without knowledge ofthe teen's personal background. Works are reviewed first on a regional level,and those that receive Gold Keys are then judged nationally by an impressivegroup of industry experts.

Fees

Entry fees are $10 for individual entries and $30 for a collection ofworks. Fees can be canceled for any potential participant who is unable to pay.

Timeline & Recognition

Deadlines for entries vary by region. The National Medalists of the Awardswill be announced in July 2026, and throughout the summer a series ofcelebrations and exhibitions for teens, families, and educators will be hosted.Winners may have their works published showcasing stories, essays, and poetryby teen authors, and highlighting paintings, photographs, drawings, and otherworks by teen artists.

For more details about the Awards, visit www.artandwriting.org

21. Who can enter the Scholastic Art & WritingAwards?

A. Soldiers from UK military bases.

B. U.S. residents aged 13 and above.

C. Individuals with an original work.

D. Teenagers from eastern countries.

22. How are the entries judged?

A. By conducting an online vote.

B. By referring to the teen's opinion.

C. By considering the teen's background.

D. By doing a regional-to-national review.

23. If participants can't afford the fee, ______.

A. they will be charged only $10

B. they will have no works published

C. they can enter the program for free

D. they can pay after winning an award

B

Dr. Jane Goodall is famous for studying chimpanzees, but for my daughterLydia, it was a different story. What connected Lydia to Goodall was chickens.As a child, Goodall's job was to collect eggs on her grandmother's farm. Thatlittle duty got her wondering: Where did that egg come from? Could she waitlong enough to find out? If she sat very still, would hens become morecomfortable? That curiosity shaped her life's work.

When Lydia was four, she was also in charge of egg collection. She noticedchickens' feelings—which ones wanted hugs, and which seemed happy tohang out with us. So when Lydia, a fifth grader, picked Dr. Goodall for thesubject of her biography project, I wasn'tsurprised. But the first sentence of her first paragraph kept causingfrustration (沮丧). "Jane Goodall observed things nobody else saw," she wrote.

The teacher was helpful when giving suggestions for improvement. "Whatwere Dr. Goodall's scientific findings?" she asked. "Could you pleasegive examples?" My daughter did her best, but the second draft (草稿) was equally unclear. I tried to help. I suggested to my daughter, shecould mention some studies, some research, some facts that Dr. Goodallintroduced into the world.

That was two years ago. With the news ofDr. Goodall's passing, I asked my daughter again about that project. "Doyou remember why you were so interested in Dr. Goodall?" I asked."She realized something true that nobody else recognized," Lydiaexplained. Now in seventh grade, she continued: "Goodall knew animals hadfeelings and emotions. She was ready to take astand for her belief." Goodall wrote that chimpanzees showedsadness, joy, and anger. It was clear that they deserved names. That ideaimpressed Lydia most because she had seen the same truth in her own backyard.

Nowadays, Lydia wants to start a Goodall chapter at her school. She learnedthat ordinary behaviors—like watching chickens or loving a dog—can produce significant results. And sometimes, the simplest truth is themost powerful one.

24. What did the chicken story mainly show aboutDr. Goodall?

A. She loved working on farms.

B. She preferred animals to people.

C. Her curiosity grew from farm work.

D. Her grandmother taught her everything.

25.What was the problem with Lydia's drafts?

A. Lack of supporting details.B. Mother's refusal to help her.

C. Failure to find useful facts.D.Teacher's dislike of her topic.

26.What did Lydia admire about Dr. Goodall?

A. Her fame as a famous scientist.B.Her ability to give good names.

C. Her many years of hard research.D.Her willingness to fight for truth.

27.What does the author want to share?

A. Small acts can make a big difference.

B. School projects promise a bright future.

C. Children learn best by observing animals.

D. Famous scientists can transform the world.

C

Many people think dieting is a great way to become healthier. Celebrities (名人) often support this idea. But let's face it: dieting can also be terrible.It's not a fun way to cut calories. Being hungry canmess up your mind in many ways. One example is making you"hangry"—that angry feeling you get when you haven't eatenfor too long.

This is a problem that goes much deeper than dieting. In a world where manypeople struggle to feed themselves, it's worth remembering that hunger cancontribute to inequality. Without enoughnutrients and calories, it is hardly surprising that our brains might struggle to develop or function properly. But howdoes everyday hunger also affect how we think?

Hunger often leads to negative emotions and a low mood, which can greatlychange how we see the world. If you are in low spirits, you remember negativethings more easily, which can make you feel even worse. This idea might be agame changer for people on diets.

Most of us know the feeling: when we are hungry, we can't stop thinkingabout chocolate cake, crispy fries, or spicy noodles. Studies show this is very common.Hunger makes us pay more attention to food. This makes sense because thephysiological feeling of hunger may make us go out and get food. If it happens,the first step is to stop focusing on what we are doing and start thinkingabout eating.

Hunger is a powerful signal because it helps us survive. But, as a result,it can also seriously affect our thinking. When we are hungry, we may find ithard to deal with difficult tasks, understand small details, or stay focused.When we feel angry, act without thinking, blame others, or only care about thepresent time—especially if we don't realize these feelings are simply caused by hunger—our thinking becomes even more confused.

So being aware of this can be hugely useful. The next time you are angry orlow, for example, it may help to ask yourself whether you're really justhungry. That one small question can pull you back from the edge of a baddecision. Listen to your hunger—and you might just save yourself from a fight thatnever needed to happen.

28.The text is intended to ______

A. explain a new conceptB.challenge a common belief

C. promote a healthy foodD.introduce a weight-loss plan

29.Howdoes hunger influence our view of the world?

A. By weakening our confidence.

B. By letting goof unhappy events.

C. By pushing us to think more positively.

D. By enhancing our memory of negatives.

30.What does the author want to say in the lastparagraph?

A. Dieting is the major reason for low spirits.

B. Anger usually has nothing to do with hunger.

C. We should keep away from the feeling of anger.

D. Checking our hunger can lead to a better choice.

31.What's the text mainly about?

A. How we can get rid of negative emotions.

B. How dieting affects our mind and behavior.

C. Why dieting becomes increasingly popular.

D. Why we should skip a single meal regularly.

D

For nearly 20 years, scientists have known that the slow, electrical wavesin the brain during deep sleep support the formation of memories. The reasonwas unknown. Now, a study published in Nature Communications offers ananswer: these "slow waves" prepare the brain's long-term memorycenter for new information.

During sleep, our brains replay the events of the day, moving informationfrom the location of short-term memory located in the neocortex(新皮质). "Slow waves" are especially key to this process. However, howthey work at the level of brain cells remained unclear. To uncover this, Prof.Geiger, head of the new study, and his team took a rare approach. They studiedcomplete samples of human brain tissue obtained from 45 patients undergoingneurosurgery (神经外科手术). In the lab, they recreated the slow electrical waves of deep sleep andprecisely measured how the brain cells responded using an advanced technique.

Their discovery revealed an important process: the slow waves intensifythe connections between brain cells, making them communicate more effectively.More importantly, they found a perfect timing for memory formation. Theconnections work best in the brief momentimmediately after the brain wave's voltage (电压) risesfrom low to high.

"During that brief time window, the cortexis placed in a state of higher readiness," explained Franz Mittermaier,the study's lead author. "If a memory is replayed at exactly this perfectmoment, it is moved to long-term storage especially effectively."

This finding could greatly change methods designed to improve memory, suchas using gentle electrical or sound stimulationduring sleep to enhance slow waves. "Right now, though, these stimulationapproaches are being improved through trial anderror," said Prof. Geiger, "Our finding about the perfecttiming could, for the first time, allow for thetargeted development of such therapies (治疗), potentially helping those with mild memory problems."

32.What is the purpose of the new study?

A. To compare human and animal brain structures.

B. To find a new method for treating brain diseases.

C. To explain how deep sleep helps memory formation.

D. To prove that deep sleep is more important for health.

33.How did the research team study the "slowwaves"?

A. They observed sleeping volunteers in a lab.

B. They tested a new drug on human participants.

C. They interviewed patients with memory problems.

D. They experimented on human braintissue samples.

34.What does the underlined word"intensify" in paragraph 3 mean?

A. Strengthen.B. Establish.C. Maintain.D. Prevent.

35.What did Geiger think of their finding aboutperfect timing?

A. An accident.B. Abreakthrough.C. An expected result.D. A losing battle.

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。

Criticism (批评) is a natural part of being a person existing around other people—it'sgiven when we work on a team, live with friends, post content on social media.36Butit's a valuable opportunity for learning and growth. We all need to know how toaccept criticism with grace. Here are four keys to keep in mind.

Face criticism calmly. 37 Some words are helpfulsuggestions for improvement, while others are just meaningless remarks. Do notget angry or lose confidence because of outside comments. Tell apart useful advice and take it seriously.Ignore those empty talks and focus on your own progress. Stay steady, and you will become stronger day by day.

Turn a negative into a positive. One of the keys to success in anything isthe ability to find positive things in things that most people see as anegative. Sickness forces you to stop your exercise program? That's a welcomerest. 38 Sure, it may be rude andmean, but in most criticism, you can find a suggestion for improvement.

Thank the person offering the criticism. Sometimes they're coming from aplace of wanting to help you. They risk upsetting you rather than stay silent. 39Be grateful for that. Even when they're nottrying to be helpful, they've taken the time to respond to you. Getting aresponse is better than absolute silence. Causing a reaction means you've donesomething interesting—and for that, you should be thankful.

40 Criticism can be tough tohear, but it can also be a valuable learning opportunity. Use the criticism asa chance to reflect on your own strengths and areas for improvement, andconsider how you can apply the feedback to your future life. You can learn andgrow by welcoming the opportunity.

A. Be a better person.

B. No one likes to be criticized.

C. Stay energetic and open-minded.

D. You can do the same thing with criticism.

E. That takes courage, and is a very generous thing.

F. The first reaction for most of us is to defend ourselves.

G. You will always hear different voices and even unkind criticism.

第三部分语言运用 (共两节, 满分30分)

第一节 (共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15分)

阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

I grew up around logging(伐木)camps. A lot of the forest here started being 41forcommercial use. At the time, I just thoughtthat was the way things were. That 42when I joined a forestprotection organization. My job was to 43seedlings(幼苗) in places where the forest had been cut down. I began to understand the44ofkeeping the forest safe.

I saw colleagues up the trees in the forest. By measuring the height oftrees and setting up cameras to 45wildlife, they help withscientific research. I 46thought: I want to do that.I was afraid of 47, but I wanted to challengemyself.

In 2018, researchers 48a meranti tree in a Borneorainforest. It was estimated to be 100 metres tall, which would make it thetallest tree in the world. Our team was tasked with 49itsheight. It was a(n) 50climb:I needed to check the tree carefully to see whether the branches were strongenough. While climbing, I happened across some bees and was 51.I got about 100 stings on my body, and whenI got down I52for20 minutes.

I climbed to about 95 metres—after that, the branches were so 53thatI wasn't able to climb any more. I measured the final height—it came in at 100.8 metres. I hope my work will 54morepeople to care about our beautiful forests. After all, they stand as a 55ofwhat has come before us.

41.A. protectedB. researchedC. clearedD. burned

42.A. continuedB. changedC. happenedD. worked

43.A. plantB. sellC. countD. remove

44.A. costB. resultC. possibilityD. importance

45.A. attractB. observeC. feedD. protect

46.A. luckilyB. differentlyC.nervouslyD. instantly

47.A. heightsB. darknessC. failureD. insects

48.A. coveredB. wateredC. spottedD. described

49.A. guessingB. confirmingC.ignoringD. accepting

50.A. quickB. easyC. slowD. odd

51.A. attackedB. abandonedC. excitedD. relieved

52.A. passed awayB. passed downC. passed byD. passed out

53.A. heavyB. thinC. straightD. long

54.A. inspireB. inquireC. forceD. warn

55.A. testB. disasterC. reminderD. mystery

第二节 (共10小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分15分)

阅读下列句子,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式,使句子通顺。

56.Gone are the days▲   wesearched shop after shop for the perfect pair of boots.

57.When Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai first meet,the music is light and pleasant, as if ▲   (whisper)to the audience.

58.Since Symphony No. 9 was presented in 1824, it ▲   (become) one of the most famous pieces in the history of classic music.

59.One of the greatest advantages of the Internetis that a huge amount of information is quickly and easily ▲   (access) to everyone.

60.▲   (ensure) its safety, Tu Youyou and her teamvolunteered to test qinghao extract on themselves first.

61.Miss Brown signalled to her students to exit theclassroom in ▲   orderly line covering their heads with their hands.

62.Literature has significant qualities, the firstof which is its ▲   (describe) of truth and beauty.

63.Beneath the ground ▲   (be) a system of roots, above which the dark forest floor is covered with alayer of leaf litter.

64.The lovely creamy flavour, ▲   works like a time machine, transports me back to my sunny childhood.

65.▲   (consider) to have cooling properties, duck isappropriate for the hot summer months.

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,请你以学生会的名义在校英语报上写一篇倡议书,呼吁同学们预防网络成瘾。内容包括:

1.沉迷网络的危害;

2.可行的预防措施。

注意:

1.词数80左右;

2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

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 perfect Saturday afternoon. The sun was warm, and Leo and histhree best friends had been playing soccer in the park for over an hour. Thegame was getting intense. Leo's team waslosing, and there were only minutes left.

Then Leo kicked the ball too hard. It flew through the air, turned wildly,and went over the park fence, across the street, and straight toward Mrs.Gable's house—the old woman on the corner who everyone said was always watching from herwindow.

The sound of breaking glass stopped all four boys. For a long moment,nobody moved or spoke. Then they ran to the fence and saw it—Mrs. Gable's front window had a round hole in it, exactly the size of asoccer ball. Small pieces of glass shone on the ground below. The ball lay inher flower bed, crushing(压坏) her best roses.

A light came on inside the house. A dark shape moved behind the curtain(窗帘). Without a word, the four boys started and ran away quickly—through the park and into the woods behind the school. They did not stopuntil they were sure no one had followed them.

Breathing hard against a tree, Leo's friends started talking nervously.They told each other that Mrs. Gable had not seen them. They had been too fast,too far away, too hidden by the trees.

But Leo's stomach felt sick. He keptthinking about the broken window and Mrs. Gable—wholived alone and hardly ever had visitors. His friends shookit off, saying she was just a mean old lady who shouted at kids forwalking on her grass. They told Leo to forget about it. Leo did not answer. Hewent home in silence.

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。

2026年高一期末考试

英语参考答案

1-5BCCAC6-10 ABABA11-15 ACBAB16-20 CACBC

21-25 BDCCA 26-30DABDD31-35 BCDAB36-40 BGDEA

41-45 CBADB46-50DACBC 51-55 ADBAC

56.when57.whispering58. has become59.accessible60. To ensure

61.an62.description63.is64.which65. Considered

应用文

One possible version:

Dear fellow students,

Nowadays, more and more teenagers are spending too much time online.Overusing it may result in poor eyesight,sleep loss, and declining academic performance.Worse still, it isolates us from friends andfamily, leading toloneliness and stress.

To prevent addiction, we can take the following steps. Set a clear timelimit for daily online use—one hour at most. Replace screen time with sports,reading, or other hobbies. Also, turn off your phone or computer while doinghomework and before bed. These small changes can make a big difference.

Let's take action now. Say no to Internet addiction and embrace a healthylife!

The Students' Union

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That night, Leo could not sleep. He layin bed, staring at the ceiling, but all he could see was the broken window. Hekept picturing Mrs. Gable sitting alone inher dark living room, with no one to helpher fix the hole. His friends had chosen to run away and hide, but Leo couldnot stop thinking about the old woman. The guiltgrew heavier on his chestwith each passinghour. He knew that staying silent would only make him feel worse. Thenhe made a decision—he would go back and take responsibility for what he had done.

The next morning, he arrived at Mrs. Gable's door. Leo knocked at the door with his heart beatingfast. When the door opened, a hard and coldface appeared before him. Taking a deep breath,Leo told her everything and offered to fix the window. After Mrs. Gable heardhis words, her face softened. She acceptedhis offer, praising him for his honesty. Finally, as he walked home, ball in hand, he feltthe weight lifted from his chest. In his paces was something lighter,something like growing up.

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Text 1

M: I'm excited! I'm going on holiday to America next week. (1) I'venever been outside our own country. Have you ever traveled abroad?

W: Yes, I've been to Australia and Canada. I hopeto travel to Europe someday.

Text 2

W: Oh, dear! Your dad and I were so moved whenyou thanked us in your speech just now!

M: I mean it, Mom. Without the love and support from you and Dad, Iwouldn't have won first prize of the writing competition.

Text 3

M: Vivian, the manager has a meeting to attend later, and he asks you toget everyone a cup of coffee.

W: How many people will be at the meeting?

M: The manager, me and 10 people in themarketing department. (3)

Text 4

M: It's not very sunny out there. I wonder whetherI should hang the washing out or dry it inside.

W: Hang it out. It's not supposed to rain untiltonight, and the wind will help it dry quickly. (4)

Text 5

M: I'm starting to think we'll never find an apartment. They are either tooexpensive or miles away from everything. It's so annoying.

W: Come on, we can't give up! We will definitelyfind a perfect place to live! (5)

Text 6

W: Do you think James would like a chemistry setfor his tenth birthday? (6) (7)

M: I'm sure he would, (7) although he'schanged his mind about becoming a scientist.

W: Really? What does he want to be now? (6)

M: An author. (6) He's crazy about the kids'book series on a magic football team. It's inspired him to start writing hisown stories.

W: How cool! Should I buy him some more of thesebooks then? (7)

M: No, he's already got them all. A chemistryset is still a good choice. (7)

W: That'd be great. (7)

Text 7

W: Are "digital homes" and "smarthomes" the same thing? (8)

M: Not exactly. They both improve comfort in life through technology.(8) But, in a "smart" home, AI technology allows differentpieces of equipment to communicate with each other and be controlled from adistance. (9)

W: Oh, I see!

M: Personally, I've never been sure aboutartificial intelligence use in the home. (9)

W: Really? Why not?

M: The idea is attractive, but at what cost? I worry we may be riskingour privacy and even our safety for the benefit of convenience. (9)

W: I see your point.

Text 8

M: Hello, I'm Lee, (10) from the BeijingOffice.

W: Oh, hi! I'm Anne, (11) from the LondonOffice.

M: Oh, great! I spent three years at college in London. (10) It's agreat city. Did you grow up there?

W: No, I'm actually from Belgium(比利时), butmy husband is British. I moved to the U.K. when I got married. (11)

M: Belgium...wow! People speak several differentlanguages there, right?

W: Yes. In the east, there's a strong German influence. But I'm from thesouth, so I grew up speaking French.

M: How interesting! Is this your first time at theinternational company conference?

W: Yes, but I've visited New York several timesbefore.

M: Me too. It's wonderful to chat with you herein this nice garden over a cup of coffee. (12)

W: My pleasure. We'd better go back to the meetingroom now. The break is almost over.

Text 9 (第 16 题为推断题)

W: Hi, Mr. Perry. Can I talk to you for a second?

M: Ah! Julie...our new student body president.(13) (14) Congratulations! (13)

W: Thank you. In fact, I wanted to tell you aboutan idea we recently discussed.

M: Sure!

W: Do you remember the survey the school newspaperdid last year?

M: The one about the different transport studentsuse?

W: That's it. According to the survey, 40% of students drive a car toschool...including me! (14) But in fact, many of us live less than atwenty-minute walk from school.

M: Yes, I remember.

W: We'd like to encourage students to start cycling to school with prizesand benefits. It would help us get fitter and help the environment too.

M: Good idea. But cycling on the road can bedangerous.

W: I know. That's why we want to start by holding aSafe Cycling course for students. We think many parents would be happy to payfor it.

M: OK. I'll raise the idea at the parent-teachermeeting next week and let you know. (15)

W: Great!

Text 10 (第 17 题为总结题)

Good time management helps you achieve your goals. Learning this importantskill will also give you a better work-life balance, and help you to feel lessanxious. Here are some ways to improve your time management. Firstly, decidewhich tasks and goals are the most important. Don't be afraid to say"no" to additional responsibilities, or you will get too stressed. Thiswill lead to the second step —learning to focus. (18) Silence your messages, close unnecessary emails andconcentrate on the task at hand. Doing two things at a time may seem like itwill save time, but the opposite is usually true! (19) Another smartstrategy is to plan your day in advance. Each morning, use a diary or acalendar to organize your schedule. (20) And be sure to plan regular breaksinto your schedule. Working without rest will result in high stress levels,making you less effective over time.