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七校联盟 2025 年秋期第一次适应性考试
高三英语试题
本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
注意事项：
1．答题前，务必将自己的姓名、准考证号等填写在答题卡规定的位置上。
2．答选择题时，必须使用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
3．答非选择题时，必须使用0.5毫米黑色签字笔，将答案书写在答题卡规定的位置上。
4．考试结束后，将答题卷交回。
第I卷
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分 30分)（原创）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分；满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每
段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What did the man have for breakfast?
A. Noodles. B. Eggs and toast. C. Yogurt with blueberries.
2. Where will the speakers place the pot plant?
A. In the living room. B. On the balcony. C. In the study.
3. When will the speakers leave for the shopping mall?
A. At 9:30. B. At 9:45. C. At 10:00.
4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Fellow workers. B. Business partners. C. Salesperson and customer.
5. What is the conversation mainly about?
A. A wedding ceremony. B. An anniversary gift. C. A jewelry store.
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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. How may the woman’s family greet the man?
A. Give him a hug. B. Shake hands with him. C. Nod at him.
7. Which of the following is inappropriate in the woman’s home?
A. Talking while eating. B. Wearing a hat. C. Wearing shoes.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How does the man describe himself?
A. Adventurous. B. Creative. C. Humorous.
9. What kind of snacks does the woman enjoy?
A. Sweet snacks. B. Spicy snacks. C. Salty snacks.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Which part of the new TV drama is troubling the man?
A. A character’s name. B. The plot. C. The acting of the actors.
11. What kind of TV dramas does the man like best?
A. Family dramas. B. Medical dramas. C. Legal dramas.12. What is the woman going to do this afternoon?
A. Visit a lawyer. B. Go to the dentist. C. Receive eye treatment.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What can Robert employ to control the smart devices in his house?
A. His voice and phone. B. His voice and gestures. C. His phone and gestures.
14. What kind of smart device does Robert plan to buy?
A. A smart TV. B. A smart lock. C. A smart security camera.
15. What does Christine think of the smart devices?
A. They are time-saving. B. They are troublesome. C. They are expensive.
16. What does Robert last mention about the smart devices?
A. Their potential problems. B. Their future development. C. Their methods of operation.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Who is Krystle Dullas?
A. A sales representative. B. A relationship expert. C. A social psychologist.
18. Why did Krystle Dullas feel upset in January?
A. Her friend moved to another city.
B. Her friend came back without seeing her.
C. Her friend refused to answer her phone calls.
19. What did Beverley Fehr say about the sadness of losing friendships?
A. It usually doesn’t last long.
B. It’s not typically recognized.
C. It’s less painful than losing a family member.
20. How did Ellina Rabbat feel about ending her friendship with Antonia?
A. Angry. B. Regretful. C. Relieved.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 （共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
A（原创）
Participating in art competitions is essential for students to gain formal recognition and impress college
admission officers. Today, we have a list of art competitions on regional, national, and international scales.
EarthX Eco-Art Competition
It invites young artists aged 5-22 to create 2-D or 3-D art that illustrates the theme: Protectors for the Planet.
The theme can be interpreted in various ways, including individuals taking action towards a more sustainable
planet, or highlighting the efforts of environmental leaders working to sustain ecosystems.
Deadline: March 8, 2025
The Children’s Drawing Contest
Sponsored by International Certification Organization Network, the contest, whose theme this year is “Passing
on Our Precious Earth to The Future”, invites children aged 7-15 worldwide to draw the kind of natural
environment they would like to live in. 48 winners will receive special memorabilia. All entrants will receive a
participation prize. Medium: Drawings with any type of paint, pastel, etc.
Deadline: May 31, 2025
Science without Borders Challenge
The competition is open to children and young people under the age of 16. We welcome entries from both
groups and individuals to create art to promote public awareness of the need to preserve, protect, and restorenature. The theme is “The Sixth Extinction” and you can focus on the protection of endangered species. Acceptable
media include paint, pencil, marker, crayon, ink, felt, and oil pastel.
Deadline: March 4, 2025
The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, the longest-running literary and art competition in the US, provides
opportunities and academic awards for creative young people to express their talent. The theme this year is “Tell
Your Climate Story”. Students in the 9th to 12th grades can submit poetry, fiction and nonfiction to show their
understanding of environmental issues.
Deadline: June 10, 2025
21. On which date can participants send their entries to EarthX Eco-Art Competition?
A. May 30, 2025 B. February 11, 2025
C. March 15, 2025 D. April 27, 2025
22. Which competition allows both group and individual entries?
A. EarthX Eco-Art Competition
B. The Children’s Drawing Contest
C. Science without Borders Challenge
D. The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
23. What do the four competitions have in common?
A. They all accept 3-D artworks.
B. They are open to the same age group.
C. They require participants to write a poetry.
D. Their themes are related to environmental protection.
B（改编）
Thirteen, for me, was a challenging year. My parents divorced and I moved to a new town with my father, far
from my old family and friends. I was terribly lonely and would cry myself to sleep each night. To ease my sadness,
my father purchased an old horse for me at a local auction. I named him Cowboy.
Cowboy was undoubtedly the ugliest horse in the world. But I didn’t care. I loved him beyond all reason.
I joined a riding club and suffered rude comments and mean snickers about Cowboy’s looks. I never let on
about how I felt, but deep inside, my heart was breaking. The other members rode beautiful, registered horses.
When Cowboy and I entered the events where the horse is judged on appearance, we were quickly shown the
gate. No amount of preparation and love would turn Cowboy into a beauty. My only chance to compete would be in
the speed events. I chose the jumping race.
One girl named Becky rode a big brown horse in the race events. She always won the blue ribbons. Needless
to say, she didn’t feel threatened when I competed against her at the next show. She didn’t need to. I came in next to
last.
The stinging memory of Becky’s smirks (得意的笑) made me determined to beat her. For the whole next
month I woke up early every day and rode Cowboy five miles to the arena (竞技场). We practiced running and
jumping for hours in the hot sun and then I would walk Cowboy home totally exhausted.
All of our hard work didn’t make me feel confident by the time the show came. I sat at the gate and sweated it
out while I watched Becky and her horse charge through the course and finish in first place.
My turn finally came. I put on my hat, rubbed Cowboy’s neck and entered the arena. At the signal, we dashed
toward the first fence, jumped it without trouble and raced on to the next one. Cowboy then flew over the second,
third and fourth fences like a bird and I turned him toward the finish line.
As we crossed the line the crowd was shocked into silence. Cowboy and I had beaten Becky and her fancyhorse by two seconds!
I gained much more than a blue ribbon that day. At thirteen, I realized that no matter what the odds, I’d always
come out a winner if I wanted something badly enough to work for it.
24. Why did the writer lack confidence in winning?
A. He hadn’t done enough practice. B. He felt the audience didn’t like him.
C. He was a rider with little experience. D. He thought his horse was not as good as the others.
25. The underlined phrase “shown the gate” (in paragraph 4) most likely means “_________”.
A. instructed on how to get into the arena
B. removed from the competition early
C. taught how to make the horse look attractive
D. advised to participate in the timed-speed events
26. What did the writer gain from his experience?
A. Life can be unjust at times.
B. A positive attitude will bring success.
C. Nothing is impossible if one makes enough efforts.
D. One should not make judgments based on appearance.
27. The most suitable title for the story is _________.
A. A Race to Remember B. A Horse’s Tale
C. Neck and Neck D. A Challenging Age
C（原创）
Maths phobia (恐惧症) is older than you might think. A hundred years ago, German physicist Felix Auerbach,
feeling sad about the phenomenon and hoping to find ways to solve it, wrote a book called The Fear of
Mathematics and How to Overcome It. Maths, he said, has so much to contribute to society that solving this fear is
a challenge of the highest importance.
Why do we fear mathematics? At heart, says Auerbach, it comes down to a fundamental misunderstanding of
what maths is. The fear of messing up a calculation may be real, but the fact that there are many excellent
mathematicians who are terrible at calculation proves that numeracy (计算能力) and mathematics aren’t the same
thing. What, then, is mathematics?
Auerbach says it is three things: a science, a language and an art. For me, part of the issue is that we are stuck
in the first box. A focus completely on technical skills misses the joy and excitement that can come from finding
patterns and understanding them, from seeing the true beauty of mathematics. That beauty lies in wonderfully
elegant thinking that allows us to understand the infinite (无穷大), explore the amazing symmetries (对称) of art
and nature, and delight in the perfection of an abstract world of ideas. As a language, what sets maths apart is the
universality (普及性) of its truths — you can become fluent wherever you are from. If we can be shown the beauty
of mathematics, we will forget to be afraid of the technical details behind it.
Today’s self-help experts like to point out that, physiologically, we experience anxiety the same way we
experience excitement. So, if your heart is racing and your palms are sweating before a big event, you simply have
to tell yourself that you are excited. In the same way, fear can be negative (dread) or positive (awe). Our goal
should be to try to move people from a view of mathematics as a collection of calculations whose great difficulty
brings dread to an appreciation of a beautiful language whose complexity inspires awe.
A hundred years on, Auerbach’s writing is as relevant as ever. It is a timely reminder that “maths anxiety”, as it
is now called, remains as much a challenge in 21st century as it was in the 20th.
28. Why did Felix Auerbach write The Fear of Mathematics and How to Overcome It?
A. To explain the beauty of mathematics.
B. To show his own excellent mathematical skills.C. To find solutions to maths phobia.
D. To prove that numeracy is different from mathematics.
29. What can be learned from Paragraph 2?
A. Excellent mathematicians don’t need to calculate.
B. Calculation is not the most important part of mathematics.
C. People with maths phobia are good at mathematics.
D. Numeracy is more difficult to master than mathematics.
30. What makes mathematics different as a language according to the text?
A. The universality of its truths. B. The difficulty in learning it.
C. Its focus on technical calculations. D. Its ability to explain natural phenomena.
31. What is our goal when addressing the fear of mathematics?
A. Encourage reading physiology books. B. Inspire learning a foreign language.
C. Teach correct calculations. D. Appreciate maths beauty, not just calculations.
D（改编）
Today and every day we are the targets of advertisers, fundraisers and politicians trying to persuade us to buy
something, do something or think a certain way. And they’re good at it.
Over the years, they’ve learned a lot about which features to build into a communication and which
psychological strings to pull at to increase its success. But by concentrating on the message itself, they’ve missed a
crucial component of the process.
Research done in the last 15 years shows that best persuasion is achieved through pre-suasion------the practice
of arranging for people to agree with a message before they even know what’s in it.
Pre-suasion works by focusing people's attention on a selected concept, which in turn stimulates them to
overvalue it over related ones. In one study, visitors to an online sofa store were greeted with images of either soft
clouds or small coins in the background of its landing page. Those who saw the clouds were more likely to prefer
soft,comfortable sofas for purchase whereas those who saw the money preferred cheaper models.
Long before scientists started studying the process of pre-suasion, a few notable communicators already had
an intuitive (直觉的)understanding of it.
For example, the pre-suasive strategy was employed in the late 1950s by the advertising firm Doyle Dane
Bernbach to introduce the oddly shaped Volkswagen Beetle to a US market dominated by big, powerful,boat-like
vehicles. The “We’re ugly but...”campaign strategically admitted to limitations in appearance before trumpeting (鼓
吹)the auto’s strengths such as economy, reliability and simplicity. Credited with breaking open the US market for
small cars, the ad campaign has been rated among the greatest of all time.
With considerable success, practitioners of social influence have always featured persuasive elements------
great praises, emotional pull, last-chance opportunities------in their appeals. Perhaps because of that success,
they’ve mostly missed an accompanying truth. For maximum impact, it’s not only what you do; it’s also what you do
just before you do what you do.
32. According to the text, which aspect of advertising has often been neglected?
A. The selection of communication channels for greater success.
B. The employment of psychological strings to influence people.
C. The enhancement of message contents to attract buyers.
D. The effort to convince people without them realizing it.
33. Which example best demonstrates the concept of pre-suasion?
A. A banker interpreting interest rates to clients.
B. An online shop promoting special deals loudly.
C. A store playing Jingle Bells during the Christmas period.
D. A car seller providing discounts to possible purchasers.
34. What’s the key to the 1950s Volkswagen ad campaign?A. Focusing on emotional appeals.
B. Strategically introducing an unusual product.
C. Totally changing the US small-car market.
D. Failing to highlight strengths.
35. What can we conclude about social influence practitioners?
A. They mastered pre-suasion techniques.
B. They blended pre-suasion with persuasion.
C. They overlooked pre-suasion’s effectiveness.
D. They maximized impact via persuasion alone.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）（改编）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中
有两项为多余选项。
We’ve all been in that situation—you’ve sent a message and it marked “read”, yet you haven’t gotten a reply.
What’s going on? Although being left on “read” can be puzzling, it’s also pretty common. 36 Here are
some suggestions.
Assume the best. Remind yourself that the person is likely just occupied. Think about whether you actually
know their schedule. There might be some time commitments you’re not familiar with. Here are a few other
reasons for a delayed response. 37 They set their phone aside to concentrate on work or studies. They
unintentionally neglected to reply. Perhaps they thought about what to say but didn’t actually send a text.
Resist the temptation to double-text. 38 If you send many follow-up texts, it’ll be difficult for
them to keep track and they may feel pressured. Let them have just one message to respond to——the other person
will probably appreciate your tolerance.
Read over your previous messages. Check if there are any confusing texts that you need to clarify. It’s
fine if you review your message again and realize that it might have been a bit confusing—it happens! 39
40 Keep it out of sight and get some peace of mind. Don’t let it annoy or puzzle you. If you stop thinking
about any alerts, you’ll be able to brainstorm new ways to spend your time.
A. Put your phone down.
B. Fix your attention closely on text responses.
C. They want to give you a more detailed reply but can’t do it at the moment.
D. You can stop the situation from bothering you until you hear back.
E. Think about why being left on “read” makes you annoyed or confused.
F. You might feel relieved when you find something that’s easy to misinterpret.
G. Let them have some room so they can get a chance to reply.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）（改编）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Mary would make the drive from Washington.DC to Winchester every few days to visit her grandmother,
whose health began to 41 last autumn.
Along the shoulder of the highway, there was a long 42 of wild flowers. They were thin and delicate,
and moved back and forth in the wind as if 43 poems to each other.
The first time she saw the flowers, Mary was 44 by an uncontrollable urge to bring some to her sick
grandmother. She 45 over on the highway, picked a bunch of flowers and placed them in a vase by her
grandmother’s bed.
Her grandmother 46 at the sight of the flowers and asked where she had got them. Mary was
overjoyed by the ability of the flowers to 47 something up inside her grandmother.
Afterwards, Mary began carrying 48 in the car during her trips. She would quickly glide(滑行) ontothe 49 , jump out of the car, and cut a bunch of flowers. Each time Mary brought the flowers, her
grandmother's eyes would light up and they would have a(n) 50 conversation.
One morning in late October, Mary received a 51 saying that her grandmother had taken a turn for the
worse. Mary’s heart 52 . She hung up and rushed out. Mary was in such a hurry to get to the hospital that
she sped past her flower spot. She decided to turn 53 , head several miles back and clip some flowers.
Mary arrived at the hospital to find her grandmother fragile and 54 . She put the flowers in the vase and
sat down to hold her grandmother's hand. She felt the hold on her fingers 55 —proof of nature’s beauty and
its power.
41. A. boost B. decrease C. relieve D. worsen
42. A. component B. stretch C. avenue D. barrier
43. A. reciting B. revealing C. whispering D. accompanying
44. A. seized B. intervened C. amused D. distracted
45. A. bent B. pulled C. paused D. fled
46. A. settled in B. came alive C. got through D. called on
47. A. pack B. sum C. wake D. come
48. A. wires B. properties C. parcels D. scissors
49. A. shoulder B. boundary C. street D. court
50. A. conventional B. identical C. splendid D. frustrating
51. A. message B. draft C. letter D. call
52. A. beat B. switched C. sank D. wept
53. A. around B. beyond C. on D. off
54. A. unresponsive B. nonverbal C. invisible D. disapproving
55. A. ceased B. expanded C. resisted D. tightened
第II卷
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）（原创）
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。
Since its release on July 25, director Shen Ao’s historical film “Dead to Rights” 56
(win) high praise. As of today, the film has earned 479 million yuan at the box office in just four days, while
keeping 57 impressive 8. 6 out of 10 rating from 87,702 reviews on Douban.
The film draws from authentic 58 (photograph) evidence of Japanese military atrocities(暴行) during
the Nanjing Massacre(大屠杀) in the 1930s, centering 59 a shelter called the Jixiang Photo Studio. 60
(initial) focused on survival, the people sheltering there accidentally develop proof of the massacre while
processing film for a Japanese military photographer. When 61 (face) with the cruelty, they choose to
save the negatives(底片).
“We consciously avoided 62 (exploit) graphic violence during filming,” director Shen Ao said in an
interview in Shanghai. “Our aim was 63 (capture)moments of humanity in war. ”
He said photo studios stand for spaces 64 life’s happiest moments are captured. Yet in wartime, these
very spaces become places for hidden 65 (crime) and truths demanding exposure.
第四部分 写作(共两节 满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作 (满分15分)（原创）
66. 假定你是李华，你在刚刚结束的校英文诗歌创作比赛中荣获一等奖。请给帮助你的外教 Smith写一封
邮件，内容包括：1. 告知获奖信息； 2. 回顾他在备赛期间对你的帮助； 3. 表达感谢。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Smith,
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写(满分25分)（改编）
67. 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。
Susan had a secret: she loved robots. She had helped her dad in his workshop and knew a lot about motors,
but her friends didn’t know this.
One day, she heard Alex and Jacob talking about their robot, Robbie. They were preparing for a big
competition but Robbie wasn’t working properly. Susan was surprised by their courage, as they always seemed
unpopular among the boys. She felt bad for them and wanted to help.
On the school bus home, Susan sat behind Alex and Jacob, who were still trying to fix their robot. “This is
impossible! The legs move before you press the switch and stop after you press the switch!” Alex said, looking at
Robbie’s leg, which were not moving right. “The competition is only eight days away!” Jacob looked sad. He
thought they were going to lose.
“Umm, how did you connect the wires from the switch?” Susan asked quietly over their shoulders. Alex
turned and gave her a cautious look. Susan smiled and asked, “Did you connect NO wire or the NC wire to the
motor?” The boys stared at her as if she had just landed from Mars.
Susan gently took the robot and pointed out the wire connected to the motor. “Here’s the problem!” She
explained that it was the NC wire. It means the circuit is Normally Closed. She then pulled a loose wire out of the
robot and explained that it was NO wire, which means Normally Open. “ If you connect this wire instead, Robbie
will walk when you press the switch. ” Susan handed the robot back to Alex, who was staring at her with his mouth
open.
“Change the wires and see,” She said before getting off the bus. Ten minutes later, her phone rang. It was
Jacob:” Your idea worked, and we’re wondering if you could come over and help improve our Robbie. ” Susan
smiled. She knew she had made the right choice.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: After dinner, Susan walked cheerfully to Jacob’s house.
Paragraph 2: Finally, the competition day came, and the new team was ready.七校联盟 2025 年秋期第一次适应性考试
高三英语答案
听力：1—5 CBCAB 6—10 ABCBA 11—15 CBAAC 16—20 AABBC
阅读：21——23 BCD 24——27 DBCA 28——31 CBAD 32——35 DCBC
七选五：36——40 DCGFA
完形填空： 41——45 DBCAB 46——50 BCDAC 51——55 DCAAD
语法填空：
56. has won 57. an 58. photographic 59.on 60.Initially
61.faced 62. exploiting 63.to capture 64.where 65.crimes
应用文：
Dear Smith,
I hope this email finds you well! I am more than excited to keep you informed that I have won the first prize
in the English poetry competition which has just ended in our school.
I still remember the days when you corrected my grammatical mistakes and instructed me how to create
sound and sense with great patience. It is your professional knowledge and rigorous teaching attitude that benefit
me a lot. Without your help, I would not have made such great progress.
Words fail to express my gratitude for your help and support. Your generous assistance has not only
improved my writing skills, but also stimulated my enthusiasm and confidence in English learning.
Yours,
Li Hua
读后续写范文：
Paragraph 1: After dinner, Susan walked cheerfully to Jacob 's house. The boys had already laid out Robbie
and its parts, eagerly waiting for her guidance.“Let's start with the motor," Susan said confidently. Together, they
dismantled and reassembled the robot, testing every function. Alex was in charge of programming, Jacob double-
checked the wiring, and Susan supervised their progress, Though mistakes were made, they never gave up. By
midnight, Robbie was running smoothly, and a sense of accomplishment spread across the team.
Paragraph 2：Finally, the competition day came, and the new team was ready. The hall buzzed with
excitement as teams showcased their robots. Susan and the boys watched nervously as Robbie took the stage. The
robot executed its tasks flawlesly, earning cheers from the crowd. When the judge announced their team as the
winner, Alex and Jacob hugged Susan tightly. “We couldn't have done this without you!" they exclaimed. Susan
smiled, knowing that teamwork and determination had made all the difference.听力原文
Text 1
M: What did you have for breakfast?
W: I had fried eggs and toast.What about you?
M: I had some yogurt with blueberries. Actually, I'’m feeling a bit hungry now. I’m thinking of having noodles
for lunch.
Text 2
W: What about placing this pot plant in the living room or the study?
M: Well,the living room lacks enough sunshine. And there is no space in the study.
W: In that case, the balcony is the best place.
M: Agreed.
Text 3
M: How about going to the shopping mall at 9:30?
W: We'd better set off half an hour later. I told a postman to pick up a package, and he'll be here around 9:45.
M: No problem.
Text 4
M: Our clients provided some feedback on the sample of the watch. They'd like to see more functions on the
display panel.
W: Let's see if we can add these functions within our current production time. Then we can change our plan if
needed.
Text 5
W: Edward,this ring box fell out of your pocket when I was putting away your coat.
M: Oh my! It was supposed to be a surprise. This Friday marks our 2nd wedding anniversary.
Text 6
M:⑥How should I greet your family when I visit them?In my country,people usually shake hands or nod their
heads to greet.
W:⑥They will probably want to hug you.It's part of our culture.
M:Al l right.⑦Do I need to take off my shoes when I go into your house?
W:⑦No.But we don't usually wear a hat indoors.
M: I see.Anything else I should know?
W: You'd better accept something to eat or drink even if you are not hungry or thirsty.
Text 7
W:⑧ A survey of 2,000 Americans has found that people who prefer sweet snacks are more likely to be
creative and adventurous.
M:⑧Really? You know how much I love sweet snacks, right? However, I'm neither creative nor adventurous.
If it were about a good sense of humor, I could agree with the survey result.
W: Anyway, it's just a survey of 2,000 people, so it's not universal.M: Well,⑨does the survey say anything about the kind of person who likes spicy snacks? I’m curious to see if
it matches your character.
W: Yes. The survey also includes the findings on people who prefer salty and sour snacks. Let me share them
with you.
Text 8
W:⑩ Harold, come and watch this new TV drama with me. The plot is exciting, and the acting is great.
⑩Do you know that there's a character called Harold Thompson in it? You two have the same name!
M: Yes, I know. ⑩He's a bad guy. Every time someone calls his name, I feel so awkward. It's like they're
talking to me! So, I've given up watching it.
W: But it's just a coincidence.⑪The TV drama focuses on courts,lawyers and cases, highlighting the fight for
justice—your all-time favorite!
M: I can't enjoy it when “Harold Thompson”do all the terrible things. Anyway, there are some great dramas
on, like a medical drama and a family drama. I'll watch them.
W: I get it. I'll watch this TV drama alone.
M: Don't get too caught up in it.⑫ And don't forget to go and get your wisdom teeth removed at 3:00
p.m.today.
W: ⑫I'll keep an eye on the time.
Text 9
M: Hey, ⑮Christine. Are you ready to take a look at my smart home?
W: Of course. That's why I'm here. How does it work,⑬Robert?
M: Everything’s connected through a central hub. ⑬I can use my voice or an app on my phone to control all
the smart devices in my house.
W: Cool! I know some smart devices can even be controlled by gestures.
M: Unfortunately, I don't have the devices you're talking about.
W: Then what kind of devices do you have?
M: I've got smart lights, smart door locks and smart security cameras. They enable me to monitor my house
remotely,preventing dangers such as leaving the front door unlocked.⑭And I'm going to get a smart TV
that can be controlled by voice or gesture recognition.
W: Sounds quite interesting. ⑮But these devices must have cost you a fortune.
M: Yes.But I appreciate the convenience they have brought me. They can also save me a lot of time.
⑯However, if you want to get a smart home, you should know these devices require a reliable Internet
connection.If there is a power failure,they will become your troubles.
W: I see.I will discuss it with my husband.
Text 10
M: According to relationship experts, cutting ties with a close friend can be as painful as ending a marriage.
Krystle Dullas, a sales representative at a toy company, has been experiencing that pain recently. ⑱When
Ms.Dullas'close friend left their city for a long cross-country road trip in 2022, they promised to stay in
touch. But as life got busier, their long telephone conversations slowly disappeared. ⑱ In January,
when she saw on social media that her friend visited home without seeing her, Ms.Dullas felt confused
and hurt. She asked her friend about the visit, but she only got ashort and very cool reply. They haven't
spoken since. “I felt as if I'd been casually abandoned by someone I'd been close to for nearly five years,”
said Ms.Dullas.⑲“Such break-ups represent an unrecognized kind of sadness,” said Beverley Fehr, asocial psychologist. “If someone goes through the death of a family member, there's generally support
for the person, or at least an acknowledgment of the pain they are experiencing. That tends not to happen
so much in friendships,” Dr.Fehr added. ⑳In some cases, ending a friendship can bring peace of mind.
Ellina Rabbat, a public servant in Vancouver, ended her on-again, off-again friendship with Antonia last
year. Telling Antonia directly that she didn’t wish to continue the unstable friendship was a great weight
off her shoulders. Whether you’re the one ending the friendship or experiencing its end, it's important to
treat yourself with kindness.
