山东省烟台市2023-2024学年高二上学期1月期末英语试题（含答案 无听力音频 含听力原文）

2023—2024 学年度第一学期期末学业水平诊断
高二英语
注意事项:
1. 答卷前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
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, 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, 只交答题卡。
第一部分 听力（共两节, 满分30分）
做题时, 先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后, 你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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 is the man doing
A. Planning a trip. B. Giving some advice. C. Sharing his travel experiences.
2. What time is it now in Beijing
A. 8:30 p. m. B.5:30 a. m. C.11:30 a. m.
3. What is the weather like now
A. Sunny. B. Cloudy. C. Windy.
4. What's the relationship between the speakers
A. Salesman and customer. B. Boss and employee. C. Husband and wife.
5. Why does the woman want to borrow money
A. To buy clothes. B. To make a donation. C. To get a pair of shoes.
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. Why does Steve look pale
A. He burned the midnight oil.
B. He handed in a paper too late.
C. He forgot the deadline for a paper.
7. What will the woman do next
A. Offer Steve a drink.
B. Help Steve write the paper.
C. Recommend learning methods.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8. How does the woman feel at first
A. Confident. B. Worried. C. Delighted.
9. Who is the woman probably talking to
A. Jonny's classmate. B. Jonny's friend. C. Jonny's teacher.
10. Why is Jonny praised
A. For his progress at school.
B. For his performance at home.
C. For his kindness to his friends.
听第8段材料,回答第11至14题。
11. What instrument did the woman play during college
A. The thumb piano. B. The guitar. C. None.
12. What does the man enjoy doing
A. Drawing landscape pictures. B. Seeing documentaries. C. Jogging in the park.
13. When does the conversation take place
A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.
14. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Weekend plans. B. Hobbies. C. Instruments.
听第9段材料,回答第15至17题。
15. Where are the speakers
A. At a Halloween party. B. At a friend's home. C. At a coffee shop.
16. What do the speakers both like
A. Baseball. B. Dressing up. C. Parties.
17. What will the man do this Saturday
A. Learn to make coffee.
B. Travel with the woman.
C. Listen to the woman's story.
听第10段材料, 回答第18至20题。
18. Who is probably the speaker
A. A researcher. B. An actress. C. A hostess.
19. What percentage of participants are unwilling to agree they're aging
A. Nearly 77%. B. About 50%. C. About 39%.
20. What do participants think they will do at age 50
A. Wear glasses. B. Take health products. C. Worry about body changes.
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
As the fall season paints Illinois in lively colors, you're welcome to make your fall exploration journey one to remember. offers you the least-crowded towns to catch fall leaves.
Carbondale
Carbondale leads the list as it is heightened by waterbodies that match its leaves. Its diverse trees form the appealing fall atmospheres, with its topmost leaf season in mid-October. Adventurists can wander out to Castle Park with family members or explore more challenging nature routes.
Grafton
Grafton is one of the best fall season destinations for its unique community and scenic sailing routes. Sitting along the Mississippi River, the city comes alive with a mix of orange, red, and green colors in late October. Some of the best breathtaking fall views can be sighted around sunset when the still waters mirror the pink clouds and lively leaf colors.
Alton
Located 15 miles from Grafton, Alton is a slightly more crowded destination to observe annual leaves, but not less lively. Alton is also situated along the Mississippi River and shares one of the most scenic routes on Highway 100 with its neighboring town of Grafton. Alton adds a unique turn to the typical trips for being the most haunted（闹鬼的）town in Illinois, making it an excellent destination to visit during Halloween.
Galena
Galena enriches Illinois'. fall appeal with well-undamaged historical attractions, offering visitors more than just absorbing leaves to enjoy, The Helluva Half Mile, once famous as the center of the gold mining（矿业）town, has over 125 small shops and businesses to visit during your exploration. Outdoor events are another primary reason to visit Galena during this fall season.
21. When is the best time to appreciate leaves in Carbondale
A. August: B. January. C. November. D. October.
22. What do Grafton and Alton have in common
A. They're large gold producers. B. They're located by a big river.
C. They open their historical sites for free. D. They've won fame for a holiday celebration.
23. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A travel website. B. A geography textbook.
C. A government document. D. A newspaper advertisement.
B
A team of students in the Netherlands has designed and built a solid car that's completely powered by the sun. The car, called Stella Terra, is the first solar-powered car that can travel off-road for long distances without needing a recharging station.
Students at Eindhoven University of Technology have been working on solar-powered cars for years. But last year, 30 students, known as Solar Team Eindhoven, took a year off to work on developing an off-road solar-powered car.
To bring a highly efficient（有效的）solar-powered car closer to reality, the team designed the entire car, from top to bottom. The car generated energy using the absorbed solar power from the solar panels（板）on top, which are 97% efficient. Most solar panels, by contrast, are only about 20% efficient, meaning a waste of about 80% of the sunlight they get. Weighing just 2,600 pounds, the car has a top speed of 90 miles per hour and can run for 440 miles on a sunny day. On the bottom, they designed a system to handle the heavy shaking that comes when driving over uneven surfaces.
The landscape of the Netherlands limits the testing options available to the team, so they took the car on its biggest test drive across Morocco, where the car had to weather through forests and dry riverbeds, across loose desert sand and up challenging mountain paths. The car succeeded in doing all of this and all without ever stopping at a charging station.
"It was an incredible trip with a positive ending. We' re pushing the boundaries of technology," says Wisse Bos, the team manager. The team take pride in their car, but they won't be upset if car companies start to copy their ideas. In fact, they hope Stella Terra will inspire car companies to work on similar projects. But despite their success, the students think it'll take 5 to 10 years before car companies are able to build a similar car.
24. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. An Adventurous Trip B. The Future of Electric Cars
C. Stella Terra: the First Eco-friendly Vehicle D. Students Create Lasting 'Solar-Powered Car
25. . What's the purpose of mentioning the data in paragraph'3
A. To highlight the development of cars. B. To explain the car's complex structure.
C. To clarify problems with other solar panels: D. To demonstrate the car's good performance:
26. Why was Morocco chosen to do the major car testing
A. It's a thinly populated place. B. It enjoys a pleasant climate.
C. Its landforms meet test. requirements. D. It has convenient transportation.
27. How did Wisse Bos sound about their car
A. Disturbed. B. Shocked. C. Excited. D. Awkward.
C
People flood into cities for understandable reasons: more job opportunities, more cultural diversity and larger communities. Yet living in a concrete-walled, green-poor, urban environment takes away from our-very essence our fundamental need to be close to nature. We can't quite break the link with our evolutionary（进化的）past and part ways with our origins. Surrounding ourselves with walls and 'screens, we tend to pay a price, often with our health and quality of life.
In Japan, a populous country with vast expanses of green forests, an ancient tradition, known as shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, tries to balance out the pressure from urban living. It's the practice of spending prolonged periods of time with trees to gain from their many health benefits. In a book hitting shelves this month, Forest Bathing: How Trees Can Help You Find Health and Happiness, Dr. Qing Li, the world's foremost expert in forest medicine, introduces readers to the valuable practice of forest bathing. The book features more than 100 color photographs of forests around the world. One may reject this kind of book as yet less convincing, but the point is that Li has not just practiced forest bathing, but has also studied its impact on people's health through numerous scientific studies. He has data to support his claims, collected in a long list of expert-reviewed articles at the end of the book.
The book lists studies that consistently show-a substantial. reduction of stress hormones（应激激素）. Essential tree oils found in forest air increase energy levels by more than 30 percent and improve a general state of well-being, including improvement in sleep.
Scientific results apart, the, concept of forest bathing shouldn't be so. surprising. Who hasn't felt an inner sense of well-being when walking along a quiet forest path Stepping into a forest, away from the artificial sounds and smells of urban life, does feel like pushing a life reset button, reestablishing a connection with our deepest needs.
To celebrate this wonderful book and. what seems to be a rediscovery of forest bathing in our life, I'm going to go now—to take: my forest bath.
28. What is stressed in paragraph 1
A. The harm of electronics. B. The downside of city life.
C. The consequences of lack of workout. D. The reasons for pursuit of urban living.
29. What's the book aimed at
A. Promoting a lifestyle. B. Presenting research results.
C. Stating the significance of walks. D. Appealing for forest conservation.
30. Which of the following can best describe Dr. Li's book
A. One-sided. B. Sharply worded.
C. Evidence-based. D. Widely recognized.
31. How is the benefit of forest bathing further proved in paragraph 4
A. Through clinical cases. B. Through practical experience.
C. Through official statistics. D. Through Japanese experts' studies.
D
High engagement, high return. That's the advice from education experts at the University of South Australia for teachers looking to improve student outcomes.
Filming and assessing（评估）the content of classrooms across South Australia and Victoria, researchers found in a new study that nearly 70% of student tasks involved superficial learning—simple question and answers, taking notes, or listening to teachers -rather than activities that engage students on a deeper level. Less than a third of teachers are engaging students in complicated learning, limiting student opportunities for critical thinking and problem solving.
UniSA researcher, Dr. Stephenson, highlights teachers need more support to plan interactive and constructive lessons that promote deep learning. "The greater the engagement, the deeper the learning. Deep learning requites the organization of knowledge into conceptual structures, which improves information memory and learning ' outcomes. It also supports the development of innovative thinking. Even small changes to teachers' existing lesson plans and teaching methods can vastly increase student engagement and overall results," he says.
"At a base level, teachers should consider how they can adjust their existing classroom activities so that more tasks are on the deeper end of learning. Take for example, watching a video. Students can silently watch a video（which is 'passive'）; watch a video and take notes using the presenter's words（which is ‘active’）; write questions that occur for them while watching the video（which is 'constructive'）; or watch a video and discuss it with another student to generate different ideas（which is ‘interactive’）. Interactive engagement in classrooms motivates students to develop deeper understanding. They' re making judgments, suggesting and commenting on arguments and opinions, and working out solutions to problems," Dr. Stephenson says.
Interestingly, many teachers seem not to know or fully appreciate the importance of how their lesson tasks can stimulate different modes of student engagement. "Even changing class activities from ‘active' to’ constructive can go a long way towards improving student leaning," Dr. Stephenson says. "Teachers should undertake professional development to transform their thinking towards practices that support deeper-learning and better outcomes for students."
32. What does the underlined word "superficial" in paragraph 2 mean
A. Shall B. Productive. C. Confusing. D. Challenging.
33. What are most student in-class tasks like according to the study
A. They make classes lively and fun. B. They achieve no desired results.
C. They contribute to students' deep thinking. D. They stop students from concentration,
34. If students attend a lesson about western and eastern cultures, which activity works best
A. A group debate. B. A film screening.
C. A reading contest. D. A retelling exercise.
35. What does Dr. Stephenson suggest teachers do for better student outcomes
A. Increase class activities. B. Interact with students more often.
C. Upgrade teaching strategies. D. Engage students in more self-study.
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。
A friendship doesn't begin with the hope that it will end. We invest time and energy, not believing that our efforts could ultimately be fruitless. 36 When things said or done cause a breakdown in trust or closeness, you can reconnect with a friend you've grown apart from by starting a conversation.
37 So take time to reflect on what exactly happened between you and your friend. When knowing what went wrong in the relationship, you are often better equipped with an understanding of what you could say to make things right again.
If you and your friend need to have a serious heart-to-heart conversation, it's a good idea to select the right time and place to talk. Choose a time when you both have some open availability. Don't try to jam in a heavy conversation in a half-hour lunch break on a workday. 38 A public place is generally not the best place to have a serious and emotional conversation with a friend.
There may be moments in the conversation when you feel-yourself tense up, want to shut down or explode in anger. 39 Otherwise, they can become roadblocks that make it impossible to have a productive conversation. When feeling like interrupting or talking over your friend, take a deep breath and keep calm.
Friendships take time to rebuild especially if trust has been broken. Don't expect things to go right back to normal once you and your friend talk through things. 40
A. Also, find a setting that's private.
B. You can't fix a problem you don't make out.
C. Nevertheless, friendships aren't always forever.
D. Try to notice these urges without acting on them.
E. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to take action.
F. Instead, go slowly and gradually reestablish closeness.
G. You both have a say on how to strengthen bonds with the other.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节, 满分30分）
第一节（共15小题: 每小题1分; 满分15分）
阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、: B、 C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Marcel Lebrun owned a profitable software company. Having successfully sold' it for millions, Lebrun has drawn: on his 41 to address homelessness: in New. Brunswick, Canada:
Lebrun's latest project, 12 Neighbours, is. a tiny, home village 42 for formerly homeless residents. Before coming up with his tiny house community concept, Lebrun traveled a lot to see how other organizations 43 poverty and homelessness. After multiple researches, the idea of 12 Neighbours 44 . him.
Lebrun's 12 Neighbours consists of 75 custom-made tiny homes. Despite their 45 , these homes are fully equipped with essential 46 , including a kitchen, bathroom, and dining area, which 47 residents comfortable living space.
What sets 12 Neighbours apart is its 48 to affordable housing. Residents are only 49 to pay 30% of their income to have a（n） 50 over their heads. Furthermore, the 12 Neighbours community offers on-site job opportunities, creating 51 options for its residents. To facilitate 52 , the village is fitted with gates that close at night and a network of cameras.
Having a warm and safe home, the residents of the tiny house community are 53 to Lebrun and filled with hope for a brighter future. 54 his efforts and generosity to relieve poverty, Lebrun has received plenty of positive comments. "Building-community is 55 ." Lebrun says. "I can't rescue anybody, but I can create a community where transformation happens and people love their neighbors like never before."
41. A. fame B. wealth C. knowledge D. company
42. A. exhibited B. known C. exchanged D. meant
43. A. tackled B. survived C. avoided D. distinguished
44. A. beat B. concerned C. struck D. escaped
45. A. shape B. size C. position D. price
46. A. software B. decorations C. furniture D. facilities
47. A. guarantees B. returns C. costs D. saves
48. A. reaction B. commitment C. adjustment D. limit
49. A. persuaded B. permitted C. required D. forced
50. A. window B. hat C. sky D. roof
51. A. amusement B. management C. employment D. treatment
52. A. liberty B. security C. relationship D. comfort
53. A. grateful B. familiar C. generous D. similar
54. A. Apart from B. Regardless of C. But for D. Owing to
55. A. effortless B. ineffective C. rewarding D. demanding
第二节（共10小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分15分）
阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
An exhibition featuring "Jiaodong flower bobo" was held-at Yantai Culture Center to greet the 56 （approach）Spring Festival.
Made of wheat, bobo can assume various forms of animals and figures, 57 （decorate）with red jujubes（枣）and colorful-flowers. Eatable and entertaining, this kind of bobo looks like a delicate handicraft, showing the food culture and artistic pursuit of the local people.
It's hard to know when Jiaodong flower bobo first appeared. In ancient times it 58 （use）as offerings. It still enjoys great 59 （popular）in the rural areas of Weihai, Yantai and Qingdao, where people steam bobo to celebrate special occasions like the Spring Festival, weddings and birthdays, as the word for "steam" 60 （pronounce）"zheng" in Chinese, indicating life's fortune will rise.
The exhibition was designed to showcase the city's protection of the craftsmanship of Jiaodong flower bobo, 61 was included in the Shandong provincial government's intangible cultural heritage list in 2009.
The exhibition gathered 100 works by 20 inheritors（传承人）of the Jiaodong flower bobo modeling craft from Qixia, Laizhou, Zhaoyuan and Longkou. These inheritors were also invited 62 （introduce）the 'art of making Jiaodong flower bobo. One of them, Jia Yuping from Qixia, said it was 63 honor to preserve and promote the heritage and that she was 64 （optimism）about' its future.
"We wish to introduce 65 our citizens the folk customs of celebrating Chinese Lunar New Year through the exhibition, "said an organizer.
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, 学校将邀请外教 Mr White 做有关英语读后续写（continuation writing）的讲座，现就讲座内容征求学生的建议。请你给Mr-White写封邮件, 内容包括:
1. 你在读后续写方面遇到的困难
2. 你的建议。
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 Mr White, Yours, Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
"Where is it We're going to be-late! " Janice searched the house crazily for her wallet. "Josh! Did you hide my wallet We have to be at Grandpa's for. his birthday party!" Josh, Janice's four-year-old younger brother, smiled innocently at her, but his cunning（狡黠的）eyes gave himself away. She tried her best not to shout. Grinning（咧嘴笑）like a cat, Josh reached under the sofa, pulled out her wallet and held it over his head. Janice grabbed it.
Ten minutes later, they hurried to the train station. Red-faced and sweating, Janice let go of Josh's wrist and removed the sweat from her forehead. The train arrived. Her smile froze when she realized that the train was packed with passengers. Grabbing Josh's hand, Janice boarded the train. She commanded, "The train's really crowded, Josh. Behave yourself, stick close to me, and no monkey business!" Josh nodded, holding tightly to a rail. Janice smiled.
When it was time to get off the train, Janice quickly pushed her way through the crowd to get onto the platform. "We made it!" Janice said, turning around. Josh was nowhere to be seen. The crowd was flooding out, but Josh was not among them. "The train doors are closing," Then came the electronic voice. Soon, the crowd on the platform died down. The last thing Janice saw was Josh's little anxious face at the train window: Just as Janice was about to call out Josh's. name, the train disappeared from view. "Josh!” Janice screamed.
Janice's mind was transported back to when she was lost at the zoo. She could still vividly remember the towering figures surrounding her and none of them were' familiar. "I don't want Josh to go through that same bitter experience," Janice let out a sigh.
Janice took out her mobile phone, ready to call her mother. However, midway, she decided against it. Her mother, who was far away in-France on business; could do nothing but get restless. Janice paced up and down the platform anxiously.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为 150个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Just then, Janice received a call from an unknown number. Having waved goodbye to the lady, they headed for their destination.
2023—2024 学年度第一学期期末学业水平诊断
高二英语参考答案
第一部分听力（共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分）
1—5 BCAAB 6—10 AABCA 11—15 CBABB 16—20 ACCBC
第二部分阅读（共20小题;每小题2.5分,满分50分）
21—25 DBADD 26—30 CCBAC 31—35 BABAC 36—40 CBADF
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）
41—45 BDACB 46—50 DABCD 51—55 CBADC
第二节（共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分）
56. approaching 57. decorated 58. was used 59. popularity 60. is pronounced
61. which 62. to introduce 63. an 64. optimistic 65. to
第四部分写作（共两节,满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）（One possible version）
Dear Mr White,
Delighted to know that you’ll give us a lecture on continuation writing, I can’t wait to share my difficulties with it and my suggestions on the lecture content.
To start with, I often struggle with the main idea of a text, which prevents me from quickly organizing my ideas and effectively continuing the story. Besides, I find it challenging to think of appropriate words to make my writing vivid and lively. Therefore, I hope you’d instruct us how to rapidly grab the general idea of a text by analyzing some examples of continuation writing. Also, it’s advisable to provide us with strategies for expanding vocabulary and properly using it in our writing.
I’d appreciate it if my suggestions could be considered.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）（One possible version）
Just then, Janice received a call from an unknown number. “Hello Janice I’m at Paya Station! I’m calling from a kind lady’s phone!” Josh cried out in his panicked voice. “Take it easy, Josh. I’m coming,” Janice comforted him. Soon Janice caught the next train. On getting off at Paya Station, she saw Josh dashing towards her, his face soaked with tears. Janice wrapped him into a tight hug, whispering, “Thank goodness! I’ve found you at last!” Taking Josh’s hand, Janice approached the kind lady passenger, who had been accompanying Josh and had missed her own train. Janice expressed her sincere appreciation repeatedly.
Having waved goodbye to the lady, they headed for their destination. After about an hour’s bus ride, they made it to their Grandpa’s house, where they threw a grand birthday party for Grandpa, singing and dancing cheerfully. Having had a delicious meal and a happy chat, they parted with Grandpa and started their trip back home. This time, Janice held Josh’s hand all the way and they boarded the returning train. “Thankfully you don’t have to be put through that terrible experience,” Janice smiled at Josh, assuring her brother, “Never will I leave you alone.” For them, this unforgettable trip would stick in their memories.
附: 高二听力录音文稿
Text 1
W: Daniel, I’m free this afternoon. Could you give me some suggestions on where to visit
M: Sure. What kind of sights do you prefer, historic sites or modern places of interest
W: I prefer historic sites.
M: Then I recommend you to visit Changchun Taoist Temple and Guiyuan Temple.
Text 2
M: What’s the time difference between Beijing and Los Angeles
W: 15 hours. Los Angeles is 15 hours behind.
M: Oh, it’s 8:30 p. m. in Los Angeles now.
Text 3
W: It is said it would get cloudy and windy this afternoon.
M: Oh, no. I wish it would be like this way for the weekend. Look, the calm sea is beautiful in the sunlight.
Text 4
W: This dress is perfect for me. But I will not be paid until this Friday. Could you hold it for me until Friday night
M: We can hold it for you for three days.
W: Thanks a lot. See you.
Text 5
W: Could I borrow some money from you for a few days
M: Which clothes or shoes are you going to buy this time
W: Er…Neither. I just want to help the poor kids. But I don’t have too much money.
Text 6
W: Steve, you look pale. What happened
M: Oh, I stayed up last night.
W: Did you have something on your mind
M: Well, my final paper is due in one week. I’ve only completed one third of it so far.
W: What can I do for you
M: I just need someone to talk with me.
W: Take it easy and say something to me if you like. I’ll go and get a cup of coffee for you now.
M: Oh, that’s kind of you.
Text 7
M: Hello, Jonny’s mom, right
W: Yes, you must be Mr. Brown.
M: Yes. Have a seat please.
W: Thank you. Is there anything wrong Has Jonny done something bad
M: Not really. I want to inform you that Jonny has surprisingly made a big improvement in his performance at school.
W: Wow, really
M: Yes, he has been studying after school for extra classes and group work. His friends have helped him a lot as well for the past few weeks.
W: That’s amazing! I cannot thank you and Jonny’s friends enough.
M: Don’t mention it. It was largely due to Jonny’s efforts. He has really tried hard this time, and I can see immediate results from his efforts.
W: I’m very glad to hear that, Mr. Brown.
Text 8
W: Are you fond of jazz music
M: Actually, yeah. I used to play it a bit when I was in college.
W: Really I couldn’t play any instrument. What instrument did you play
M: I played the guitar during college.
W: Wow, you’re very talented. Now, then
M: I don’t play the guitar now. But I’m learning to play the thumb piano.
W: I got it. I wish I could play an instrument.
M: Well, do you have any talent
W: I could draw.
M: Really Can I see your drawings
W: Come to my house. I’ll show you. I drew a few landscape pictures.
M: Do you still draw pictures now
W: No. That doesn’t help much and I don’t have a lot of time. So what do you do for fun in your spare time
M: I like watching documentaries now, usually the ones about Chinese cuisine. What about you
W: I go jogging in the park every weekend. I find it relaxing. Would you like to join me tomorrow
M: I’d like to, but I have a date with one of my colleagues on Saturday. I can join you the day after tomorrow.
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M: Excuse me. Have we met before You look familiar.
W: Dan Reynolds
M: Yes, that’s me.
W: Well, I’m Jill Smith.
M: Oh, that name rings a bell, but I can’t think where we met.
W: We met at Tim Taylor’s Halloween party last year.
M: Right! You were dressed as Cleopatra. Now here we are at our friend Eric’s home and we meet again.
W: I’m glad to meet you again.
M: Me, too. I thought you were going to call me after Tim’s party. I remember our great discussion.
W: Yes, we both love traveling and baseball.
M: Yeah. But you never called me. What happened
W: Oh, it’s a long story.
M: I’d love to hear it. Let’s find a cafe this Saturday and you can tell me your story there.
W: OK.
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W: Good morning, everyone. Welcome to Healthy You and Me. Joan Collins once said “Age is just a number” and a new study finds the English actress was right—more than half of Americans feel younger than their actual age.
A survey conducted among 2,000 Americans reveals 77% of those over 40 years old feel seven years younger than they really are and nearly half refuse to admit they are aging. Those who participated noted they try not to admit they are aging for fear others may think they are not as energetic as they once were. And this in turn led to 39% stating they will hold off getting glasses for as long as possible—participants feel glasses make them look older. Participants, however, stated that they do not accept they are aging until they are 47 years old. Just three years later, they begin to worry about age-related bodily changes. Many are concerned about losing brain power. A team at Northwestern University found stimulating older people’s brains could improve their memories to be as good as those of people decades younger. That’s all for today’s program. See you guys tomorrow.