2025—2026 学年度第一学期期中调研试卷
高一英语 2025.11
（ 本试卷满分150 分 考试时间120 分钟 ）
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，并标在试卷
的相应位置。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. How does the man sound?
A. Casual.
B. Pleased.
C. Concerned.
2. What is the woman likely to do?
A. Watch a TV drama.
B. Drink orange juice.
C. Buy some bread.
3. When will the man hand in his application?
A. This Wednesday.
B. This Thursday.
C. This Friday.
4. What is the conversation mainly about?
A. Jenny’s new home.
B. Weekend plans.
C. A city library.
5. Who might the woman be?
A. An animal doctor.
B. A dog trainer.
C. A security guard.
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. What does the woman think of naming spiders after pop songs?
A. It’s strange.
B. It’s attractive.
C. It’s misleading.
7. What was the deep-sea creature named after in 2019?
A. A character in a novel.
B. A Chinese poet.
C. An ancient poem.
听第7 段材料，回答第8 至10 题。
8. Why does the girl talk to the man?
A. To ask for permission.
B. To make an invitation.
C. To discuss the spring-cleaning.
9. What do we know about Jim Brown?
A. He lives on the same block as the speakers.
B. He added a photo in the man’s notebook.
C. He provides medical service for the army.
10. Which of the man’s dreams has come true?
A. Being a college teacher.
B. Learning to fly a plane.
C. Travelling around Europe.
听第8 段材料，回答第11 至13 题。
11. Why did Alisa go to the dentist last Saturday?
A. To get a tooth pulled out.
B. To get a tooth filled.
C. To get a check-up.
12. What did Eric buy last Saturday?
A. A pair of trousers.
B. A T-shirt.
C. A tie.
13. What did Alisa do last Sunday?
A. She watched a comedy.
B. She took a cycling tour.
C. She ate Italian dishes.
听第9 段材料，回答第14 至16 题。
14. What does the man usually do to reduce pressure?
A. Go jogging.
B. Practice yoga.
C. Read comic books.
15. Which of the following instruments does the woman like best?
A. The guitar.
B. The hand pan.
C. The Chinese guqin.
16. Where did the woman probably first experience sound healing?
A. In a tea room.
B. In a yoga studio.
C. In a sound therapy center.
听第10 段材料，回答第17 至20 题。
17. How many people had their library accounts unblocked according to Jason Homer?
A. About 400.
B. About 300.
C. About 200.
18. How did the 7-year-old boy get his library card working again?
A. By drawing a picture of a cat.
B. By showing a photograph of his cat.
C. By donating a magazine about cats.
19. Why did the Worcester Public Library introduce the program March Meowness?
A. To figure out the number of lost library items.
B. To catch the public’s attention on cat adoption.
C. To encourage people to go back to the library.
20. What borrowed items did Julie lose?
A. Books.
B. DVDs.
C. CDs.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50 分)
第一节 阅读理解(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, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Joining a club is a great way to make friends, develop skills, and enrich your school life. Here are three
popular clubs at our school for you to explore:
Environmental Protection Club
The Environmental Protection Club focuses on raising students’ awareness of environmental issues and
organizing practical activities. Every month, we hold “Green Campus” campaigns, such as tree-planting on the
school playground and waste-sorting competitions in classrooms. Last semester, we worked with the local
community to clean up the nearby river, which was highly praised by the town government. Members also get the
chance to attend environmental lectures given by university professors. Whether you’re interested in protecting
wildlife or reducing plastic waste, this club is for you.
Drama Club
If you love acting, singing, or stage design, the Drama Club is the perfect choice. We put on two plays every
school year — one in the fall and one in the spring. Last year, our performance of The Little Prince attracted over
300 audience members, including students, teachers, and parents. Club members take turns in different roles: some
act as characters, some design costumes and sets, and others handle lighting and sound. Even if you have no prior
experience, our experienced teachers will provide training sessions every Wednesday afternoon.
Robotics Club
For students who are curious about technology and engineering, the Robotics Club offers an exciting platform.
We learn to build and program robots using simple kits. Every year, we take part in the provincial high school
robotics competition. Last year, our team won the third prize for designing a robot that could help with household
chores like sweeping the floor. The club meets every Tuesday and Thursday after school in the science lab. You
don’t need to be good at math or science — just bring your enthusiasm!
21. What activity did the Environmental Protection Club do last semester?
A. Held a waste-sorting competition.
B. Cleaned up a nearby river.
C. Planted trees on the school playground.
D. Invited professors to give lectures.
22. How many plays does the Drama Club put on each school year?
A. One.
B. Two.
C. Three.
D. Four.
23. What do we know about the Robotics Club?
A. It meets once a week.
B. It requires members to be good at math.
C. Its team won a prize last year.
D. It teaches members to build household robots only.
B
After her husband left her, a 38-year-old Australian woman decided it was time for a fresh start and moved out
of Melbourne. She spent two months living in an Airbnb, which proved costly, and when she started looking for an
apartment she could actually afford, she found the places on offer weren’t very attractive. Later, when she visited
her aunt at a retirement village and told her that she was looking for a place, the elderly woman asked her if she
wanted to try an apartment that had just opened up in the Village. After thinking for a while, she decided to give it a
try. It turned out to be the best decision she had ever made.
“I’ve been living in the retirement village for over a year. I’ve stopped considering it a stepping stone to a
better place, and I now see it as my home,” the woman said. “I’ve never felt out of place here, and living around
people who aren’t in a rush or consumed by tech has been great for my mental health.”
Although many people think she would find living in a retirement village tedious, the woman says that in the
morning she usually wakes up to the chat of her neighbors, enjoys a cup of coffee, and takes a short walk. Then she
takes yoga classes, and even manages to get some paid work done. In the evening, she sits on the steps and has
unending conversations with her neighbors. All of them turn her day-to-day routine into something lively and
satisfying.
“My new home has reshaped my life ambitions and the way I view aging,” the woman said. “I’ve found great
peace here, and it’s my idea of a wonderful life. It’s comforting to know that the 70s and 80s aren’t so bad after all.
As I’ve learned from those around me, you can still volunteer, make friends, and start new hobbies, no matter your
age.”
24. What mainly caused the woman to move into the retirement village?
A. The requirement of her elderly aunt.
B. Her money problem after her marriage ended.
C. The need to escape technology-driven society.
D. Her dream of experiencing a special lifestyle.
25. What do the woman’s words in paragraph 2 suggest?
A. She feels there is no place better than the retirement village.
B. She has found peace and belonging in the retirement village.
C. She struggles with the lack of technology in the retirement village.
D. She has met challenges before adapting to the life in the retirement village.
26. What does the underlined word “tedious” in paragraph 3 probably mean?
A. Comfortable.
B. Busy. C. Safe.
D. Boring.
27. What did the woman use to think of aging?
A. It’s something unpleasant.
B. It brings a very lonely experience.
C. It means fewer working opportunities.
D. It’s something most people can’t accept.
C
In a video submitted to a nationwide science competition, Heman Bekele from Virginia spelled out his mission
briefly — cure cancer, one bar of soap at a time. He created a cheap soap that could potentially help fight skin
cancer. His invention won him the title of “America’s Top Young Scientist” at the 3M Young Scientist Challenge,
an annual competition that invites students in grades five through eight to “change their world for the better with a
single innovative idea”, on October 10, 2023.
At age 4, Heman moved to America from Ethiopia, where he always saw people constantly working under the
hot sun. While he considered ideas for the competition, it struck him that so many people in his hometown were
unaware of the risk of sun exposure. The recollections fueled his decision to focus his research on skin cancer.
“I hoped to make my idea something that not only was great in terms of science but also could be affordable
for as many people as possible,” Heman said. As he initially thought about his approach, Heman wanted his product
to be something as much of a “constant” in people’s life as possible, an item that was most convenient in contrast to
other medicinal products.
In June 2023, he was selected as a top-ten finalist and paired with 3M product engineering specialist Deborah
Isabelle to develop and test a physical prototype (原型) of his idea. It took the pair four months of trial and error to
create “Skin Cancer Treating Soap” (SCTS). The bar contains chemicals that restore the body’s dendritic cells
killed by cancer cells. Once reconstructed, dendritic cells, the body’s first line of defense against cancer and
infections, are capable of fighting against cancer cells. SCTS, which costs just 50 cents a bar, still has to undergo
clinical trials. The process could take over five years.
Heman’s plan for the soap stretches far beyond the winning. He has a five-year plan, which includes seeking
approval from the Food and Drug Administration. He also hopes to start a nonprofit to distribute the soap in the
future. “There is still a lot left to do,” the 14-year-old teenager said.
28. What inspired Heman’s idea for the invention?
A. Folk tales.
B. Childhood memories.
C. Working experiences.
D. Medical observations.
29. In which aspect did Heman want his product to differ from other treatments?
A. Accessibility.
B. Function.
C. Security.
D. Effectiveness.
30. How does SCTS work?
A. It minimizes solar radiation.
B. It kills cancer cells directly.
C. It reactivates destroyed cells.
D. It removes viruses from the skin.
31. Which of the following best describes Heman according to the last paragraph?
A. Industrious and sociable.
B. Ambitious and caring.
C. Intelligent and competitive.
D. Sensitive and conservative.
D
Do you usually spot the touchscreen first when checking out a new car? For years, almost every new car sold
has a high-tech screen that controls everything. Even safety features like automatic lane-keeping are sometimes
screen-controlled. But is it really safe?
If scrolling down the screen of a smartphone while driving is distracting and then doing likewise with your
car’s is probably risky too. Drivers know the location of physical controls and press buttons without taking their
eyes off the road. A touchscreen offers no physical feedback, making the operation much harder. And because
screens have to do so many things, it often takes a few steps through several sub-menus to find the right setting.
In 2022, Vi Bilagare, a Swedish motoring magazine, measured how long it took drivers to do things like
changing the temperature while driving at 110 kilometers per hour. It compared 11 cars with touchscreens to a
single older model with real buttons. In the old cars, drivers were able to do all their tasks within about 10 seconds,
while the worst-performing modern car took 45 seconds. Even in the best-performing modern cars, testers still took
several seconds longer than in the old car.
Another study, done in 2024 by researchers in Norway, used tracking cameras to compare how long drivers
were distracted while performing different tasks on a touchscreen. Even the quickest job like changing the
temperature meant three and a half seconds, on average, of not looking at the road.
New rules from Euro NCAP, an organization that provides safety ratings for cars sold in Europe, will give no
car a full five-star score unless certain crucial functions are controlled by real switches. Euro NCAP’s safety
guidelines have no legal force, but carmakers use its ratings as a selling point.
Traditional carmakers have begun restoring some buttons to their new models. But innovation never stops.
Even as touchscreens are falling out of favour, many manufacturers are turning their attention to voice control —
though that is a subject for another story.
32. What is an advantage of physical buttons over touchscreens?
A. They are cheaper to produce and replace.
B. They are easier to see in bright sunlight.
C. They can be operated without looking at them.
D. They allow control of a wider range of functions.
33. Which took the longest time in the 2022 study?
A. The model running at 110 km/h.
B. The old model with real buttons.
C. The best-performing modern car.
D. The worst-performing modern car.
34. How does the author prove his argument in the passage?
A. By showing different research results.
B. By telling his own driving experience.
C. By comparing the actions of car drivers.
D. By mentioning the rules of an organization.
35. What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A. Safety features will be smarter.
B. Touchscreens will be abandoned.
C. Voice control will dominate the market.
D. In-car control will innovate continually.
第二节 七选五 (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。
One of the most common mistakes people make when trying to improve their health is attempting too many
sudden and great changes. Crash diets, extreme workout plans, or sudden sleep adjustments often fail because
they’re unsustainable. ____36___ Here are some practical yet powerful tips to help you:
Start with small, achievable goals.
____37____ For example, they hope to run 5 miles daily without prior training. Instead, they should begin
with manageable steps — take the stairs instead of the elevator, or do 10 minutes of stretching each morning. These
minor adjustments prevent burnout while steadily improving your strength and endurance.
____38____
Being too strict with what one eats often backfires. This often leads to quick weight regain and frustration.
Instead of banning foods, focus on adding more whole, nutrient-rich options like vegetables, lean proteins, and
healthy fats. For example, swap soda for sparkling water with lemon, or replace white bread with whole-grain
alternatives. Small, sustainable changes lead to lasting results without the frustration of yo-yo dieting.
Prioritize sleep for overall well-being.
In today’s fast-paced world, sleep is often sacrificed for productivity or entertainment. ____39____ Sleep
deprivation weakens immunity, increases stress hormones, and even contributes to weight gain. To improve sleep
quality, establish a calming bedtime routine — dim the lights, avoid screens an hour before bed, and keep a
consistent sleep schedule, even on weekends.
Stay active throughout the day.
Sitting for long periods is linked to poor circulation, back pain, and metabolic issues. If you have a desk job,
set reminders to stand up and move every hour. ____40____ Simple activities like walking during phone calls or
doing light stretches can boost energy, improve posture, and enhance mental clarity.
A. Be consistent rather than extreme.
B. Focus on nutrition, not just dieting.
C. Listen to your body’s needs and adjust accordingly.
D. It can help reduce stress and improves circulation.
E. The best habits are those you can maintain without feeling deprived.
F. Many people get discouraged because they start with too high goals.
G. You might think you can go with little of it, but your body pays the price.
第三部分 语言运用(共四节，满分50 分)
第一节 完形填空(共15 小题；每小题1 分，满分15 分)
Lexie Alford, 21, said she recently became the youngest person to visit every country. Though her ___41___ is
yet to be confirmed by the Guinness Book of World Records, Alford said she had been to 196 countries. While her
adventures may have looked ___42___ and exciting on her social media account, Alford faced various difficulties
such as visa rejections, financial ___43___, and health issues like malaria and food poisoning.
For most people, the ___44___ to seeing the world is lack of money, but Alford managed to fund her travels
___45___ on her own. She started doing multiple jobs and saving everything she had earned since she was 12 years
old. ___46___ , her mother owns a travel agency and it has helped her find the best ___47___ and book ahead of
time, ___48___ significant savings on flights and hotels.
As a solo female traveler, Alford ___49___ safety when deciding how long to stay in a country, in addition to
budget and personal interest. She spent over a month in countries like Egypt and Switzerland, where there was so
much she could do and there were ways to make those trips financially ___50___ . Then there are some countries
like Mali, South Sudan, and Somalia which she would have loved to spend more than a few days ___51___ , but
unfortunately she didn't have the budget to take the proper security precautions necessary to travel throughout those
countries 52____ . Despite experiencing intense loneliness at times, Alford thinks that solo travel is a 53____
experience that everyone should have at least once in their lives.
After her travels, Alford now believes that every problem has a solution if you work hard enough. There are
also a lot of ___54___ you have to make if you want to travel the world, but if it’s something you’re truly
___55___ about, it only takes courage to pursue it.
41. A. hardship
B. achievement
C. failure
D. adventure
42. A. promising
B. unwise
C. attractive
D. demanding
43. A. struggles
B. crises
C. statement
D. losses
44. A. approach
B. barrier
C. resolution
D. entry
45. A. roughly
B. simply
C. entirely
D. largely
46. A. Additionally
B. Admittedly
C. Undoubtedly
D. Apparently
47. A. guides
B. foods
C. deals
D. seasons
48. A. resulting from
B. contributing to
C. accounting for
D. turning to
49. A. prioritized
B. promoted
C. improved
D. ignored
50. A. tight
B. reasonable
C. responsible
D. secure
51. A. exploring
B. choosing
C. recommending
D. approaching
52. A. freely
B. randomly
C. aimlessly
D. safely
53. A. dangerous
B. rewarding
C. challenging
D. worthless
54. A. contributions
B. advances
C. sacrifices
D. connections
55. A. embarrassed
B. concerned
C. guilty
D. passionate
第二节 短文填空（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。
Like many students, Ryan believes that the time and money 56 (spend) on his education will pay
off — he will eventually be able to get 57 good job and do well in the field he has chosen. And yet,
despite all of his years in school preparing to enter the workplace, many recent graduates say that they struggle with
the change from classroom to career world and the difficulty they have 58 (adjust) to life on the job.
Writer and editor Joseph Lewis believes that most of our school 59 (experience) are fairly
predictable, while life in the working world is far more 60 (certain). In school, for example, the pattern
stays more or less the same from year to year. In the workplace, however, constant change 61 (be) normal,
and one has to adapt quickly.
How can we better prepare young adults for the work place? Recent graduates, 62 look back on
their educational experience, have some advice. Despite classroom instruction, many think that all students should
be required to do an internship (实习) while they are in school.
63 (work) part time at a company, hospital, or government organization, for example, can help one
gain experience and learn needed skills 64 (succeed) in the real world. Doing these will help students
make preparations 65 the realities of the workplace and make the transition from school to career world
less stressful.
第三节 单句填空（共10 小题；每小题1 分，满分10 分）
用所给词的正确形式或所学语法知识填空，使句意完整正确。注意：每空只填一词。
66. It was his kindness and __________________ (慷慨) that helped me get through difficult times.
67. She was admitted to a university far away from her hometown. It was the first time that she had lived
________________ (独立) .
68. Our plans are supposed to be ________________ (灵活) enough to cater for the needs of everyone.
69. At that moment, they ______________ (seek) in vain for somewhere to shelter.
70. It is only natural to see that people all have their own ______________ （优点）and weaknesses.
71. According to numerous scientific researches, exposing children to art is _____________ (有益) to their brain
development.
72. The professor talked about the famous writers and novels _________ have far-reaching effects on modern
American Literature.
73. While living in Saudi Arabia, I had opportunities to travel to a few countries _________ I had unique
experiences.
74. Can you see the mountain __________ top is covered with snow?
75. It’s 10:30 now. Hurry up, ____________ we will miss the train to Shanghai.
第四节 完成句子（共10 小题；每小题1 分，满分10 分）
每空一词，注意词的正确形式。每题所有空格都填对得1 分。
76. 我迫不及待地要向你们描述一下高中生活是什么样子的。
I ▲ ▲ ▲ describe to you what senior high school life is like.
77. 问题在于怎么找到合适的人来做这个工作。
The problem ▲ ▲ how to find the right people to do the job.
78. 这位舞者现在的风格介于芭蕾和民族舞之间。
The dancer now occupies the ▲ ▲ between ballet and folk dance.
79. 令我吃惊的是，原来我错了。
To my surprise, it ▲ ▲ that I was wrong.
80. 当我们的友谊陷于困境时，我别无选择只得向老师求助。
When our friendship was ▲ ▲ ▲
, I had no choice but to ask the teacher for help.
81. 然而如今，使我们保持联系的现代工具正在侵蚀友谊的意义。
Yet these days, the modern tools that keep us connected are ▲ ▲ ▲ the meaning of
friendship.
82. 这种动物能变成周围环境的颜色来保护自己。
This kind of animal can ▲ ▲ the colors of its environment to protect itself.
83. 这个事故提醒人们极限运动可能会有多危险。
This accident is ▲ ▲ ▲ just how dangerous extreme sports can be.
84. 就像所有经济学家所熟知的，从长远来看，膨胀会带来贬值。
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ , as every economist knows, inflation brings devaluation.
85. 可能输掉比赛的阴影正笼罩在队员心头。
The possibility of losing the match ▲ ▲ ▲ team members.
第四部分 书面表达—应用文写作 (满分20 分)
假如你是校学生会主席李华，一批外国学生正在访问你校，他们对你校下周即将举行的感恩父母教育活动
十分感兴趣。请你写一篇发言稿，向访问团简要介绍该活动的情况。
感恩父母教育活动：the SGTOP(Show Gratitude to Our Parents) campaign
内容包括：
（1）发言目的。
（2）活动内容。
（3）邀请参与。
注意：写作词数应为80 个左右；
Distinguished guests,
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
【听力】 每小题1.5 分，满分30 分
1-5 CBBAC 6-10 BAACA 11-15 CCBAC16-20 BAACB
【阅读理解】每小题2.5 分，满分37.5 分
21-23 BBC 24-27 BBDA 28-31 BACB 32-35 CDAD
【七选五】每小题2.5 分，满分12.5 分
36-40 EFBGD
【完形填空】每小题1 分，满分15 分
41-45 BCABD 46-50 ACBAB 51-55 ADBCD
【短文填空】每小题1.5 分，满分15 分
在空白处填入1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式
56．spent
57．a
58．adjusting
59．experiences
60．uncertain
61．is
62．who 63．Working
64．to succeed
65．for
【单句填空】每小题1 分，满分10 分
用所给词的正确形式或所学语法知识填空，使句意完整正确。注意：每空只填一词。
66.generosity
67.independently
68.flexible
69.sought
70.strengths
71.beneficial
72.that
73.where
74.whose
75.or
【完成句子】每小题1 分，满分10 分
每空一词，注意词的正确形式。注意：每题所有空格都填对得1 分。
76.can’t wait to 77.lies in 78.middle ground 79.turned out
80.on the rocks
81.eating away at
82.take on 83. a reminder of 84.In the long term 85.is hanging over
86.【应用文参考范文】满分20 分
Distinguished guests,
I’m Li Hua, chairman of the Student Union. Welcome to our school. I am honored to give you a brief
introduction to the SGTOP campaign to be launched at this school next week.
As you know, teaching students the virtue of gratitude is of vital importance. Not only will parents receive a
hand-written letter from students expressing their appreciation for what they have done for them, but also we will
organize a face-to-face meeting between parents and students so that they can hear each other’s voice and have a
better mutual understanding.
Should you be interested, I would like to invite you to witness this touching moment together with us. Thank
you!
听力原文
Text 1 爬楼梯
W: Dad, look! I can climb the stairs now!
M: Oh my God, sweetheart! Be careful not to trip on the steps. Your legs haven’t fully recovered yet. And the
doctor advised you to avoid unnecessary movements.
Text 2 口渴
M: You’ve come back just in time. The TV drama is about to start.
W: I don’t feel like watching TV. I’m dying of thirst.
M: There happens to be some fresh orange juice in the fridge. When you go to get it, please bring some bread for
me.
Text 3 提交申请
W: Are you going to apply to lead the new project? The application deadline is this Friday.
M: I’m still hesitating.
W: It’s already Wednesday. Remember, he who hesitates is lost. If you haven’t applied by Friday, you’ll miss the
chance.
M: You’re right. I’ll hand in my application tomorrow.
Text 4 新家
M: Jenny, I heard you moved house last weekend. What kind of place are you living in now?
W: It’s just a little flat, right next to the City Library. I really love the kitchen.
M: Oh, that area is nice and quiet.
Text 5 遛狗
W: Excuse me, sir, your dog isn’t on a lead. It’s against the rules of our park.
M: Oh, sorry. I wanted to train my dog to catch the frisbee.
W: I understand, but dogs without a lead can be a threat to the safety of visitors.
Text 6 新生物命名
W: ⑥It’s said that a researcher named 16 newly discovered spiders after some pop songs.
M: Really? Naming spiders after pop songs seems strange.
W: I disagree. ⑥I think it’s an appealing way of naming spiders. It can draw public attention to science. In fact,
combining science with culture and art is a trend among researchers, especially younger ones. For example, ⑦in
2019, a deep-sea creature was named after the character Dorotea from the novel Don Quixote.
M: I know a new insect species was named after the Chinese poet Su Shi in 2024. But I think such names might
cause misunderstandings.
Text 7 同学录
W: Uncle Ian, ⑧Grandma and I found this old notebook during the spring-cleaning. She said it was yours. Can
I open it?
M: Sure, it’s my high school classmate-record-book. It contains my classmates’ contact information, photos,
messages, etc.
W: Sounds fun! ⑧Can we go through it together?
M: Of course.
W: Good! ⑨The first page is about Jim Brown. He wrote so many messages!
M: Yes. ⑨He was my deskmate. Now he’s an army medical doctor.
W: That’s cool! Let’s move on to the next page. This one is about Anna Smith. She even added a photo of
herself. She looks so familiar. I think I’ve seen her somewhere.
M: You might have, because she lives on the same block as us.
W: No wonder! ⑩She wrote, “I hope you achieve your three wishes: to become a college teacher, to learn to fly
a plane, and to travel around Europe.”
M: ⑩So far, I’ve only achieved the first one.
W: There’s always time for the other two wishes.
Text 8 周末活动
M: ⑪⑬Alisa, how was your weekend?
W: Eric and I had a busy weekend. ⑪At noon on Saturday, we had Italian dishes with Eric’s family at the
restaurant you recommended.
M: That restaurant really has some great dishes.
W: Yes, it does. ⑪In the late afternoon, I went to the dentist.
M: ⑪Why did you go to the dentist again? To have a tooth pulled out or get a filling?
W: Neither, ⑪I just had a check-up this time. One of my teeth on the right side ached when I drank cold water.
I got an X-ray, and the doctor said the tooth was just sensitive and there wasn’t a big problem.
M: That’s good to hear. ⑫⑬What did you do on Saturday night?
W: We went to see a stand-up comedy. After that, ⑫we went shopping. Eric bought a tie, and I tried on some T-
shirts and trousers, but I didn’t find anything I liked.
M: ⑬What did you do the next day?
W: ⑬We spent a whole day going on a bike trip in the countryside.
Text 9 声音疗愈
W: ⑭What do you usually do when you feel stressed?
M: ⑭I usually jog five kilometers. I think jogging is an escape from the pressure of my life.
W: I tried doing yoga and reading comic books to reduce stress before, but they didn’t help much. Fortunately, I
discovered a very effective way to reduce stress—sound healing.
M: Sound healing? Can you be more specific?
W: Simply speaking, it’s healing through sound. A sound therapist uses instruments to produce sounds from
nature to relax people.
M: ⑮What kind of instruments are usually used?
W: There are guitars, the Chinese guqin, gongs and handpans. ⑮Among them, I enjoy the Chinese guqin the
most.
M: Where can you experience sound healing?
W: I currently go to a sound therapy center. In addition, ⑯some yoga studios and tea rooms also offer sound
healing. I first experienced sound healing during a yoga class.
Text 10
重启借书卡项目
W: The Worcester Public Library announced that through the end of March, people who have lost or damaged a
book or other borrowed items can bring a photograph, drawing or magazine clipping of a cat, and make their library
cards work again without paying fines. ⑲The library called the program March Meowness, a way to forgive
people who lost or damaged borrowed items by accident. ⑰Jason Homer, the executive director of the library,
said in an interview on Monday that about 400 people had their library accounts unblocked and could borrow books
again after bringing in their pictures or drawings of cats. ⑱In one case, a cat-less 7-year-old boy, who lost the
book Captain Underpants, had his library card work again after the staff gave him paper and a pencil to draw a cat.
Like many public libraries in the United States, ⑲the Worcester Public Library is trying to encourage people to
return there after the pandemic. The library had previously tried to raise the number of visitors with canned food
drives. The library staff held meetings for several months to come up with different creative ways to get people
back through the library doors. After these meetings, the Meowness program took shape. While the library had
previously stopped charging fines for late returns, many people who faced fees for lost items simply stayed away.
⑳One woman named Julie, who had lost library DVDs by accident, regained access to her account with a
photograph of a cat.
