东南中学 2023-2024 学年度第一学期第二次质量检测
高二年级英语试卷
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
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回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡各题目的答题区域内。写在本试卷上无效。
第一部分 听力(共两节 20 题，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。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 are the speakers talking about
A．The coming tests. B．The stress in life. C．The learning methods.
2．What program does the man generally listen to
A．News. B．Talk shows. C．Education program.
3．What does the woman imply
A．The team has first become the league champion.
B．The team did a good job again this time.
C．The team has little chance to win this time.
4．What is the man complaining about
A．He is heavy. B．He gets sick. C．He feels too hot.
5．How much will the man pay for his clothes in total
A．$15. B．$30. C．$45.
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．When does the manager want to publish Kelly’s story
A．This evening. B．Tomorrow morning. C．Tomorrow afternoon.
7．What will the man do next
A．Send Rob an email. B．Continue his work. C．Buy some food.
听第 7段材料,回答第 8、9题。
8．What do we know about the woman
A．She visited most places in the city before.
B．She moved to the city two years ago.
C．She went to the zoo with her friend.
9．What impressed the woman the most
A．Swimming in the lake. B．Seeing an opera. C．Climbing mountains.
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听第 8段材料,回答第 10至 12题。
10．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Father and daughter. B．Schoolmates. C．Cousins.
11．What is the man trying to tell the girl to do
A．Play nicely. B．Behave well. C．Leave older people alone.
12．When will the speakers return home
A．In the morning. B．In the afternoon. C．At night.
听第 9段材料,回答第 13至 16题。
13．What did the man forget to bring
A．His driver’s license. B．His registration ticket. C．His credit card.
14．How much should the man give the woman
A．$250. B．$215. C．$205.
15．How will the man pay finally
A．In cash. B．By credit card. C．By check.
16．What made the woman change her attitude
A．The man’s rudeness. B．The man’s promise. C．The man’s threat.
听第 10段材料,回答第 17至 20题。
17．Why is Chung mentioned in the talk
A．To emphasize that people need to respect others.
B．To tell people not to play with the phones.
C．To illustrate that how hard her job is.
18．Who is Doug Fleming
A．A cashier. B．A customer. C．An inventor.
19．What is the last lesson
A．Smelling the roses and the dirt.
B．Practicing six degrees of gratitude.
C．Finding the hidden masterpieces.
20．Why does the speaker give the talk
A．To show how many people have helped him.
B．To say thanks to those who have helped him.
C．To call on people to learn gratitude.
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 A、B、 C和 D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
There are villages and towns around the world that have fascinatingly managed to preserve their original
architecture and landscape with rapid modernization. Their rich historical context has led to their recognition
by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites.
The Old Town of Lijiang
The Old Town of Lijiang in Yunnan, China, established in the 13th century, is home to the minority
group — Nakhi People. The small town in southwestern China still maintains its historical landscape. Its
complex, ancient water-supply system is still functioning today.
Vlkolínec
Vlkolínec is a village that settles under the administration of Ruiomberok in Slovakia. It maintains more
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than 40 unaltered buildings from 1376. The village still hosts traditional log houses that were once popular,
as well as the strip-shape characteristic of medieval land share.
Old Town of Tallinn
Old Town of Tallinn dates back to the 13th century. It stands today as a preserved Medieval northern
European trading city on the coast of the Baltic Sea. Its narrow, winding streets still mostly keep their
Medieval names, and the town wall, Town Hall, pharmacy and churches remain in close to their original
condition.
The Yangdong Village
The Yangdong Village is located in Gyeongju, South Korea. It hosts over 150 tiled-roofed and
thatched-roofed homes built throughout the surrounding thick forest. There are 54 historic homes that are
over 200 years old. The area’s landscape, sheltered by forested mountains was celebrated by 17th and 18th
century poets for its beauty.
21．What made the places World Heritage Sites
A．Architecture features. B．Rapid modernization.
C．Historical context. D．Fascinating landscape.
22．What do Vlkolínec and Tallinn have in common
A．They share medieval characteristics. B．They are both coastal villages.
C．They were made of the same materials. D．They were important trading cities.
23．Which of the four sites is the youngest
A． Vlkolínec. B．The Old Town of Lijiang.
C．Old Town of Tallinn. D．The Yangdong Village.
B
When Arvin Kuipers, who graduated from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine in 2017 and loves
Chinese culture, asks his patients to stick out their tongue so he can diagnose(诊断) their illness, many are
confused.
Kuipers, 30, practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in Amsterdam in the Netherlands, said, “In
TCM I need to do face and tongue diagnosis. That’s strange for people in my country.” One elderly woman
had been visiting him occasionally for advice, but her first experience with TCM surprised her. She had
never experienced acupuncture (针灸) or any other TCM treatment. “She came in, and I examined her face
and tongue,” said Kuipers. “I told the patient her kidneys were not doing well and that she wasn’t getting
proper sleep.” The woman was shocked by his insight and asked if he had been spying on her. “Actually, it
was easy to diagnose her condition when I saw the dark rings under her eyes. Her energy levels were also
very low at the time.”
Kuipers opened his TCM clinic in September. Most of his work involves performing acupuncture,
cupping as well as tuina — a TCM massage that patients in the West like the most, he said. In some cases he
also gave his patients traditional herbal medicines.
Kuipers usually makes a cup of Chinese tea to calm his patients if they are nervous about the
acupuncture needles. He also explains to them the meridian (经络 ) system, which is a central concept of
TCM, yin and yang, and other concepts. “In TCM, good health requires balanced yin and yang, so
practitioners not only pay attention to a patient’s illness, but also to his or her overall physical condition,”
said Kuipers. “TCM is also a different culture and offers a new perspective, instead of being a curing
method.”
As of early April, Kuipers has treated more than 200 patients, many of whom come to his clinic every
week. “TCM does work, and works well. My patients really feel better with it, so I value it, and when my
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patients feel better I also feel better.”
24．What can we learn from the elderly woman’s story in paragraph 2
A．The elderly woman trusted TCM treatment in the beginning.
B．TCM is very different from the treatment in her country.
C．The elderly woman used to visit Kuipers a lot for TCM.
D．The elderly woman was shocked at her kidneys not doing well
25．Which TCM treatment is most welcomed by the patients in the West
A．Tuina. B．Acupuncture. C．Cupping. D．Herbal medicines.
26．What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A．Why Kuipers’ patients are fond of Chinese tea.
B．How Kuipers explains meridian system to his patients.
C．How Kuipers applies Chinese culture and treatments to patients.
D．Why Kuipers pays little attention to overall physical condition.
27．What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage
A．To praise Kuipers for his TCM treatments.
B．To stress the value of teaching foreigners TCM.
C．To show the popularity of TCM with patients in the Netherlands.
D．To tell the story of Kuipers practising TCM in the Netherlands.
C
From July 19 to 24, I travelled to the Shiyanghe Basin in Wuwei, located in the heart of a desert in
Northwest China’s Gansu province. Looking down from the plane on the way to the destination, all I saw
was endless ranges of desert mountains and sands, which made it a breathtaking transformation when I saw
green gardens and fruit farms upon arrival.
A local farmer in this landscape shared his success story of enlarging his farm through greenhouse crop
production with me. Thanks to the greenhouse technology, his farm has grown from 10 workers, to around
100 within 10 years. The key role of women in agriculture is also praised, as their contributions increase the
energy of the landscape.
We also visited a greenhouse with vertical (垂 直 的 ) watermelon farming. It was a well-aired,
strategically positioned structure with shade cloth, vertical supports, drip irrigation (滴灌), good lighting, and
insect management. It was amazing how technology can transform limited space into a great agricultural
powerhouse, which not only increases outputs but also reduces environmental impact. What’s even more
impressive is that it’s a great approach: It doesn’t stop at farming but can be used in food processing
industries. This ensures that the journey from seed to consumers is seamless (无缝的), maintaining product
quality and reducing waste.
I learned that Wuwei, although located in a region famous for its dryness, has attempted to become a
major supplier of fruits and vegetables, competing with other regions in southern China which have
sufficient water resources and good weather conditions. Through advanced irrigation techniques like drip
systems, controlled environments, and effective resource management, they show the power of sustainable
agriculture and the untiring spirit of those who transform deserts into fruitful landscapes.
28．What can we learn about the local farmer from paragraph 2
A．He has more than 100 workers on his farm.
B．He is a new-type farmer who likes to share stories.
C．He is successful in adopting greenhouse technology.
D．He doesn’t admit women’s contribution to agriculture.
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29．What is the third paragraph mainly about
A．A pleasant visiting experience. B．Benefits of watermelon farming.
C．Traditional agricultural approaches. D．A greenhouse with advanced techniques.
30．According to the author, what is special about Wuwei
A．It has enough water resources. B．It has the same conditions with southern regions.
C．It experiences drought most often. D．It establishes fruitful landscapes in the desert area.
31．Where is the text most probably taken from
A．A newspaper. B．A guidebook. C．A research paper. D．A book review.
D
In the first test of its kind in Europe, and only the second in the world, Belgian researchers tested 39
brands of straws (吸管 ) for the group of synthetic (合成的 ) chemicals known as poly-and perfluoroalkyl
substances (PFAS). The straws are made from five materials — paper, bamboo, glass, stainless steel and
plastic. PFAS were found in the majority of the straws tested and were most common in those made from
paper and bamboo. They were not found only in steel straws tested.
PFAS are used to make everyday products, from outdoor clothing to non-stick pans, resistant (抵抗 to
water, heat and stains. They are, however, potentially harmful to people, wildlife and the environment. They
have been related to a number of health problems, including lower response to vaccines (疫苗), lower birth
weight, thyroid disease, liver damage, kidney cancer and testicular cancer. They break down very slowly
over time and can last thousands of years in the environment, a property that has led to them being known as
“forever chemicals”.
A growing number of countries, including the UK and Belgium, have sopped the sale of single-use
plastic products, including drinking straws, and plant-based versions have become popular. The PFAS
concentrations (浓缩物 ) were low in them and, bear in mind that most people tend to only use straws
occasionally, bringing a limited risk to human health. However, PFAS can remain in the body for many years
and concentrations can build up over time.
It isn’t known whether the PFAS were added to the straws by the producer for waterproofing or the
PFAS were the result of contamination. Potential sources of contamination include the soil the plant-based
materials were grown in and the water used in the production process. However, the presence of the
chemicals in almost every brand of paper straws means it is likely that it was, in some cases, being used as a
water-resistant coating, say the researchers.
32．Why are PFAS called “forever chemicals”
A．They are commonly seen in daily life. B．They bring humans health problems.
C．They remain in the environment for long. D．They can resist water, heat and stains.
33．How can PFAS harm people’s health
A．By bringing people air pollution. B．By polluting humans’ food.
C．By building up little by little in humans’ body D．By making people addicted to drinking easily.
34．What does the underlined word “contamination” in the last paragraph mean
A．Pollution. B．Discovery. C．Experiment. D．Development.
35．What does the text mainly talk about
A．More and more countries give up single-use plastic products.
B．PFAS are widely used in the production of daily necessities.
C．Certain kinds of new synthetic chemicals were discovered.
D．Environment-friendly drinking straws are actually harmful.
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第二节(共 5小题;每小题 2.5分， 满分 12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空自处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Have you become really interested in self-improvement lately This pursuit of more and better things,
whether they be better health, clothes, or money has been normalized, but sometimes to the detriment of
people’s wellbeing. This self-improvement mindset can make you feel disempowered, like you should be
someone else. Here are five time-wasting self-improvement habits that are harmful to you.
Extremely high and unrealistic expectations
Having goals can be very helpful since it can help give you something to work towards and place your
energy into. 36 This is a harmful habit because you’re not focused on yourself and your enjoyment
of life, but on achieving other people’s ideals. Remember, you don’t have to be perfect, you just need to be
yourself.
The quick culture mentality
The idea about how you must never give up or that you must constantly hustle, even at the expense of
your health can be very damaging to your wellbeing. Sometimes, things just don’t work out and you need to
give up, but that’s not a bad thing. 37 As much as there are people who have support themselves and
others by working long hours, constantly hustling without taking any breaks for yourself to get your bearings
may only lead to burnout.
Putting aesthetics (审美) over health
Social media can be a tool to help you change your life for the better, it can also mislead how you see
yourself and others. 38 Women are implored to get dangerous, unnecessary cosmetic surgery and
men are told to be jacked and in the gym by any means for those gains, but our bodies are not trends that we
should be ashamed of.
Information without application
Like many others, you may decide to apply the self-improvement information once you finished reading
all of it, but there are so many books about it and new ones keeps coming out. 39 As powerful as
knowledge is, applied knowledge is the best kind. Don’t be afraid to apply what you’ve learnt into the world.
Visualizations without action
Perhaps you see yourself as a painter, or you wish you’d have a big house. Visualizing the life you want
and putting it out there can be a great way to get yourself motivated. However, this can become an issue
when you only put it out there and dream about it with nothing in between to bridge the gap. 40
Remember that you have to actually do it to get there.
A．It can be heartbreaking and tough, but it may be necessary.
B．It will be too bad if you fail to keep your momentum and work on.
C．You need to create great expectations in order to drive yourself forward.
D．If it lacks the structure and action, all you dreamt about is only a dream.
E．However, you might create wild expectations which are too much for yourself.
F．Instead of promoting healthy lifestyles, it advertises certain body types as desirable.
G．All of these how-to’s can be helpful, but they are useless if you don’t actually use them.
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分 30分)
第一节完形填空(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和 D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Research shows that when we are absorbed in an activity, even minor distractions can have a huge effect.
According to a study, regaining our 41 drive following an interruption can take about 20 minutes.
Multitasking, as many studies have shown, is a myth. A more accurate account of what happens when
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we tell ourselves we are multitasking is that we’re rapidly 42 between activities, sucking our mental
energy. And the 43 can be surprisingly serious. An experiment found that we lose as many as 10 IQ
points when we allow our work to be 44 by distractions like emails and text messages.
The 45 is that multitasking is enjoyable. It’s fun to satisfy your curiosity. Who knows what that
next email or text message holds 46 Finding out provides immediate satisfaction. In contrast, 47
distractions and staying on task requires discipline and mental effort. So, what are we to do Our strategy is
to change the 48 to move temptation further away: shut down your email program or 49 your
phone. It’s a lot easier to stay on task when you’re not continuously fighting off mental desires. The 50 ,
which most of us consider common, is similar to dieting in a bakery. We all need the willpower to resist the
temptations, but doing so comes with considerable costs to our limited supply of willpower.
Another worthwhile 51 is to collect similar activities together, keeping transition time to a 52
point. Instead of spreading phone calls, meetings and emails throughout your day, try 53 related tasks
so that there are fewer transitions.
In some jobs, multitasking is 54 . Some of us truly do need to stay connected to our clients,
colleagues and managers. So it’s worth noting that limiting disruptions is the only solution. Remember the
more you do to minimize task switching over the course of the day, the more ability you’ll have for activities
that actually 55 . Even small changes can make a big difference.
41．A．inner B．personal C．initial D．ambitious
42．A．planning B．counting C．swapping D．switching
43．A．benefits B．reasons C．consequences D．challenges
44．A．changed B．interrupted C．guided D．adapted
45．A．trouble B．emphasis C．advantage D．practice
46．A．in stock B．in store C．in check D．in possession
47．A．leaving B．creating C．resisting D．mistaking
48．A．expectation B．task C．environment D．vision
49．A．answer B．silence C．replace D．pick
50．A．alternative B．task C．account D．access
51．A．research B．aspect C．reaction D．approach
52．A．minimum B．maximum C．turning D．fixed
53．A．analyzing B．grouping C．assigning D．undertaking
54．A．disturbing B．annoying C．unavoidable D．unnecessary
55．A．matter B．function C．work D．interfere
第二节语法填空(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。
World Kindness Day, celebrated on November 13, promotes acts of kindness to develop compassion,
empathy, and goodwill worldwide. This day encourages people and societies 56 (engage) in acts of
kindness to make a more understanding and 57 (peace) world. It is a chance to appreciate positive
effects 58 kindness has on people and society as a whole.
World Kindness Day is a 59 (relative) recent observance, believed to have originated in 1998 with
the 60 (establish) of the World Kindness Movement (WKM). The WKM, a coalition of nations and
organizations 61 (advocate) for goodwill and kindness globally, initiated the celebration. The primary
goal is to inspire people to incorporate good 62 (deed) into their daily lives. The movement traces its
roots to a Tokyo conference in 1997, where representatives 63 various countries discussed the role of
compassion and kindness in society. The first World Kindness Day 64 (observe) on November 13, 1998,
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in Japan and Singapore. It has since been celebrated by numerous countries as 65 annual event.
第四部分 书面表达(满分 40分)
第一节应用文（共 15分）
66. 假定你是校学生会主席，你校文学社将举办一场主题为“诗词里的中国”的讲座，请你向国际班的
交换生发布一则通知，请他们届时参加学习。要点如下：
1.时间、地点；
2.讲座目的、内容；
3.注意事项。
注意：1. 写作词数应为 80左右； 2.标题已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：诗词里的中国Mastering Chinese Poetry
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The Student Union
第二节读后续写（共 25分）
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 150词左右的完整短文。
Sports Day was getting close in the school.All the children were very excited and were practicing for
the big race.Jim one of the fast runners of the school, was confident that he would win for he was not doing
anything at all“You have to work hard to come first in the race Jim. You are not practicing at all, said Jim’s
mother.
“Mom, you know how fast I am! Why should I waste my time running Only I will win; no one else
will win!”said Jim.Jim,you may be right but talent without hard work is not good at all.This laziness of yours
will cost you greatly his mother warned him.Jim just laughed. He was so confident that he would win the
trophy(奖杯) as no one else in his class was as fast as he was!
Tim, a classmate of Jim, was also participating in the running race. He was not a fast runner. However,
he practiced till late at night and had developed great endurance(持久力) to run the race
There were a few days left for the Sports Day but Jim did not practice at all. On the other hand, Tim
practiced day and night.
The Sports Day was almost around the corner but Jim was confident that no one could beat him and had
not practiced at all.But Tim with his hard work had become a very great runner.
At last, the Sports Day arrived. All the students showed up on the ground to cheer their favorites.The
coach blew the whistle and everyone began to run toward the finishing line. It was so exciting.Jim and Tim
left all the racers far behind.Both of them were neck to neck.
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Jim's mother came up to Tim and praised him for his hard work.______________________________
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听力（共20 题，每题1.5分，满分30分）
1-5 AABCB 6-10 AC CAA 11-15 BCBCA 16-20 CACBC
阅读（共20 题，每题2.5分，满分50分）
--25 CADBA 26---30 CDCDD 32---35 ACCAD 36---40 EAFGD
完形填空（共15 题，每题1分，满分15分）
41---45 CDCBA 46---50 BCCBA 51---55 DABCA
语法填空（共10 题，每题1.5分，满分15分）
to engage 57．peaceful 58．that/which 59．relatively 60．establishment
advocating 62．deeds 63． from 64．was observed 65．an
66. 应用文（共15分）
Notice
Aimed at exploring the rich cultural heritage and beauty within Chinese poetry, a lecture themed “Mastering Chinese Poetry” will be organized by the Literary Club at the school conference hall at 3:00 p. m. on May 4th.
During the lecture, you can immerse yourself in the profound essence of Chinese culture through its poetry, discover famous poets and their works and gain insights into the historical significance and unique perspectives they offer. Please arrive on time with a notebook and a pen for note-taking. Active participation is encouraged, so feel free to ask questions and engage in discussions.
We look forward to your presence at this enlightening event. For any inquiries, please contact us.
The Student Union
67. 读后续写（共25分）
Suddenly,Jim went ahead of Tim.So happy and proud was Jim that he thought he must be the winner again. However,When there were just a few meters away from the finishing line, Jim felt exhausted. He ran out of breath and his legs seemed to be filled with lead.Although he was anxious to run forward quickly, he had no strength. Gradually,Jim slowed down.But Tim kept running forward.Even if he fell behind, he never gave up. With his good endurance, he sped forward in the last 100 meters. Eventually, He surpassed Jim to win the first place and delightedly received the trophy.
Jim’s mother came up to Tim and praised him for his hard work.She smiled and said: “Well done, boy.Your hard work finally paid off ! You set an example for all students.” Failing to win the competition,Jim was distressed . He hung his head and kept silent, with sad tears welling up from his eyes. He did not understand why he had lost the game. His mother said : " Jim, talent without hard work is useless. Tim practiced running every day, so he won. Hard work is the only way to success." From then on, Jim understood the importance of hard work and became more diligent,which helped him achieve more competitions in his life.
听力原文
1．【原文】M: It’s almost time for exams, are you ready, Anna I’ve been studying for hours, but I still feel stressed.
W: Me too. But I’m confident about my English test. I’m good at English, but I am worried about chemistry. I need to study my notes more.
2．【原文】W: Do you often listen to the radio
M: Yeah. I listen to the radio every morning.
W: What programs do you usually listen to
M: Programs about what happened at home and abroad.
3．【原文】M: Our football team has just won the championship match!
W: Wow, we have become the league champion for the fourth time!
M: Cheers!
4．【原文】W: You’d better put something else on if you’re going out, or you’re going to get sick.
M: But Mom! I am already wearing too much! I can barely move, and I’m sweating!
5．【原文】M: Hello, I would like to have two shirts washed in the usual way. How much is it for each shirt
W: $15.
M: Great. I will collect them the day after tomorrow at 3:00 p.m.
【原文】M: Kelly, are you going to finish your story about the car theft that happened this morning
W: Of course, it’s not due until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow morning. I thought I could finish it by 7:00 p.m.
M: I’m afraid our manager needs it for the evening newspaper. You should have received an email from Rob.
W: I haven’t had any emails from him.
M: I’ll need to feed that back to him. When is the earliest you could have it finished
W: I could finish it by 4:00 p.m. today if possible. I’ll need to work through lunch.
M: That’s so nice of you. I’ll go buy you a sandwich in the shop downstairs. What else would you like
W: A cup of coffee, please.
M: Okay. I’ll be back soon.
【原文】M: I heard you showed a friend around your city last week.
W: Well, at first I was afraid it’d be boring. But it turned out to be amazing.
M: Why
W: Though I’ve lived in this city for over 20 years, there were many places that I hadn’t visited before. I saw parts of my city I had never seen before with my friend.
M: Where did you go together
W: We went to the zoo and the biggest park in town, and we also went to see an opera together. But what impressed me most was swimming in the lake in the mountains.
M: Did your friend have a good time
W: You bet. She said she would come again next year.
【原文】M: When we arrive at your grandparents’ home this afternoon, do you remember what you should do first
W: Yes. I should kiss my grandparents’ hands.
M: Good. Don’t forget. If you run to play with your cousins right away, that will be very rude.
W: But… Can I go and play right after
M: No. You should stay with us until we’ve all said our greetings to each other. Your grandparents will probably ask you some questions, too.
W: Like what
M: Like, how old are you now How are you doing in school Were you a good older sister to your brother this morning
W: Oh…
M: Don’t worry. You’ll have plenty of time to play afterward. We won’t leave until evening.
W: Yay! I haven’t seen Kaya and Ali for two years!
【原文】W: Number A67 What do you want
M: Hi. I just want to pay the fee to register my car.
W: Did you bring your registration ticket you got in the mail
M: Oh, I’m sorry. I was in such a hurry this morning that. . .
W: OK. Save the story for someone who cares. Did you bring your driver’s license, at least
M: Yeah. Here you are.
W: OK. You have a Mercedes C330
M: Yes, I do.
W: Great. $205, including the temporary number fee $10.
M: Can I use a credit card
W: You people never pay attention! It says quite clearly right here in front of you that we only take cash or personal checks. I think it’s also posted on our website, and at the front door. Why don’t you pay more attention
M: Excuse me, Miss, I think you’re being extremely rude. Either you show me a little more respect, or I make a complaint against you to your boss. You choose.
W: Fine. There’s an ATM around the corner. You can get your cash there, sir.
M: That’s much better! I’ll be right back.
【原文】M: I can hear 100 compliments and a single abuse, and what do I remember The abuse. Unfortunately, the human brain always focuses on the negative. So how can we fight the brain’s negative bias One of the best weapons is gratitude. So I started a project “Thanks a Thousand”. I learned dozens of lessons, but let me just focus on four today. Firstly, look up. I met a cashier Chung in a coffee shop. Chung said that the hardest part of her job is when customers don’t respect her at all. Because they’ll hand her their credit cards without looking up from their phones. So I’m going to take those two seconds, look at them and make eye contact when dealing with people. Alright, secondly, smell the roses and the dirt. I thanked this man Ed Kaufmann. Inspired by Ed, I decided to really let the coffee sit on my tongue for five seconds. Gratitude is about taking a moment and holding on to it as long as possible. Thirdly, find the hidden masterpieces all around you. Now, one of my favorite conversations was with the guy who invented my coffee cup lid, Doug Fleming. And finally, the last lesson I want to tell you is: practice six degrees of gratitude. My hope is that we use gratitude as a flame to action. Thank you a thousand for listening to my story.
