四川省绵阳市涪城区2025届高三上学期二模英语试题（含答案，含听力原文无音频）
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绵阳高2022级高三上期二诊模拟测试
英语试题
注意事项：
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。考试结束，答题卡交回即可。
第Ⅰ卷(选择题，满分95分)
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)
1. What does the woman want to do
A. Eat at a restaurant.
B. Have a meal delivered.
C. Bring pizza home from a restaurant.
2. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The appearance of new travel options.
B. The daily work of a travel company.
C. The unique view of a tourist spot.
3. What is the purpose of the new app
A. To promote savings.
B. To track spending habits.
C. To give discounts on daily purchases.
4. What is the man going to do this summer
A. Start a new job.
B. Take part in outdoor activities.
C. Learn a new professional skill.
5. How will the woman help the group
A. By giving a presentation.
B. By finding information.
C. By writing a speech.
第二节 (共15 小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分)
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Where are the speakers
A. In a city street. B. At a parking lot. C. At a subway station.
7. Which space does the man probably prefer
A. A beach. B. A city park. C. A public rooftop.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Co-workers. B. Friends. C. Business partners.
9. What can the new brain-training application do now
A.. Test knowledge. B. Improve memory. C. Increase focus.
10. What does the man think about the application
A. It's now ready to be released.
B. Its design isn't perfect.
C. It's better for kids.
听第8段材料，回答第11 至13题。
11. Which service has the woman already used
A. A meal kit service.
B. A personal chef service.
C. grocery delivery service.
12. When does the woman probably go to sleep
A. Around 8:00 p. m. B. Around 9:00 p. m. C. Around 10:00 p. m.
13. Where does the man probably eat most dinners
A. At home. B. At an office canteen. C. At a restaurant.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the woman doing
A. Conducting surveys.
B. Completing a graduation project.
C. Asking for votes for her campaign.
15. What do we know about the man
A. He is new to the school.
B. He will organize a social event.
C. He has made a lot of new friends.
16. What change does the man agree to make at the campus
A. Building a new gym.
B. Providing more health services.
C. Developing a school information application.
17. When will the speakers probably meet again
A. Later today.. B. This Sunday. C. Next weekend.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What challenge did the company face recently
A. Product development.
B. Missed deadlines.
C. Staff reductions.
19. What new reward are current employees receiving for their work
A. Cash bonuses.
B. Extra paid vacation days.
C. Partial company ownership.
20. How many new employees will the company hire
A.20. B.25. C.50.
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
On the Move Riders Program (OTMRP) connects you to new friends who can teach you about how to get around on public transportation with Metro.
OTMRP works to empower older adults with the information and confidence to travel on fixed-route transportation, by providing one-on-one or group travel training, informational transit tours, and safety education presentations. Through our regional Older Adult Transportation Pop-Up events, Transportation Expo, and Raised on Records Concert, we try to spread the word about our program and the value of learning how to travel on public transportation. Through these efforts, we aim to remove barriers and enhance mobility among the older adult population.
Upcoming Event
Sept.27, 10:00 am—2:00 pm: LIFE Program Sign-Up Event
Metro’ s Low-Income Fare is Easy (LIFE) program invites you to attend an upcoming enrollment event. Once you' re in the program, you can purchase discounted passes or load 20 free regional rides on Metro or any participating transit agencies. Sign up now and get unlimited free rides for the first 90 days!
Special Fares for Seniors
●If you' re a senior and ride frequently, a monthly pass is probably the best value.
●If you' re an occasional bus rider, you may prefer to pay cash for each ride, and to take advantage of our 35-cent off-peak fare.
● Please note that disabled and medicare customers are entitled to all senior cash and pass fares.
21. What is the purpose of OTMRP ·
A. To sell discounted riding passes. B. To help seniors use public transportation.
C. To provide free rides for seniors. D. To organize special riding events for seniors.
22. How can passengers get discounted tickets
A. By forming a group. B. By registering as a VIP.
C. By booking in advance. D. By attending a program.
23. What can we know about Special Fares for Seniors
A. Seniors must purchase a monthly pass to get discounts.
B. Occasional riders are not qualified for off-peak discounts:
C. A monthly pass is recommended for frequent riders..
D. Disabled and medicare customers are not included.
B
Gobble, gobble, grab your turkey baster, it's Thanksgiving. Canadian Thanksgiving, that is. Though the US version takes place on the fourth Thursday of November, Canada celebrates on the second Monday of October, which this year falls on October 14. For more insights into this annual great feast, we reached out to Andrew McIntosh, senior subject editor with the Canadian Encyclopedia.
Naturally, we first had to address a question often asked by Americans —— why does Canada celebrate Thanksgiving in October instead of November Historically, he says, Thanksgiving in Canada has generally been about celebrating the fall harvest and giving thanks for the food it provides before the cold season sets in. “Winter comes a lot earlier in Canada, so our fall harvest happens earlier, too,” he says.
“Canadian Thanksgiving was set as the second Monday in October, when the weather is still amenable to outdoor activities, in 1957.” But the country was celebrating long before that. The first official Thanksgiving holiday took place in 1879, and in the following years, it didn't always happen in October. “The exact date for each year was determined annually by Parliament, which also assigned a unifying theme each year— it often centered around celebrating the monarchy,” says McIntosh.
Interestingly, he notes the holiday occurred as late in the year as December 6 and even coincided with American Thanksgiving a few times. As for the present day, some Canadians — including this writer's extended family —— opt to host their Thanksgiving meal the day before the official Monday holiday, allowing those who drove or flew in for the long weekend time to journey back home and not have to take an extra day off work.
24. Why does Canada celebrate Thanksgiving in October instead of November
A. Because Canadians want to follow the historical convention.
B. Because winter comes earlier.
C. Because Canadians are accustomed to it.
D. Because cold weather comes slower.
25. Which best explains the underlined word in the third paragraph
A. adaptable. B. suitable. C. affordable. D. imaginable.
26. Why do some Canadians host their Thanksgiving meal in advance
A. Because it is economical for them to do so.
B. Because they are extremely homesick.
C. Because they want to earn more money.
D. Because they can go back to work on time.
27. What is a suitable title for the text
A. Thanksgiving in America
B. Thanksgiving in Canada
C. The Differences of Thanksgiving in USA and Canada
D. The Origins of Thanksgiving In America and Canada
C
On September 9,2024, Apple released its latest iPhone 16 series at an event called “It's Glowtime”. At the event, Tim Cook, the company's CEO, played up the promise of the phones’ Al features in a pre-recorded video.
Indeed, the demonstration seemed impressive. When Cook pointed the camera at a restaurant, the AI assistant Siri could tell him what was on the menu. It also could answer his questions fairly well and learn about the users from their interactions with their devices. For instance, Siri could know if a user's mother was calling and acted appropriately.
Apple is one of many firms that want to take AI beyond huge data centres, known as the cloud, and run it on smaller devices, known as the edge. Samsung, Apple's major competitor, launched its GalaxyS24 with some AI features earlier this year. So did Microsoft, which has launched Windows PCs designed for AI. But their efforts have shown that it is not easy to shift cloud-based AI models to the edge devices.
At present, cloud-based AI models are mostly trained on graphics processing units (GPUs) that consume so much energy that it can take a nuclear-power plant to fuel them. They also need huge amounts of memory and data. All these can cost hundreds of millions of dollars. Even once they are trained, running these AI models is costly. According to one estimate, it costs OpenAI, the maker ofChatGPT,36 cents every time someone asks its AI model a question.
Companies are experimenting with various solutions to these problems. Apple will offer on-device AI to deal with the easiest tasks, but send trickier problems to the firm's private cloud. The service will direct the most difficult requests to third-party models such as ChatGPT. But even such smaller on-device AI models require a lot of computing power to run, which puts huge stress on the edge devices’ batteries.
“Making the technology work could not only start a superlevel in device sales, but also create new opportunities for apps and digital advertising,” says Neil Shah of Counterpoint, a research firm. “But for the moment, edge devices are barely ready for basic functions, let alone Glowtime.”
28. What is the second paragraph mainly about
A. The Glowtime event. B. iPhone 16's AI features.
C. Tim Cook's performance. D. The future of AI phones.
29. Why are Samsung and Microsoft mentioned in the text
A. To tell readers how bad competition can be.
B. To warn Apple of the potential consequences.
C. To compare their newly released edge devices.
D. To show how hard it is to apply AI to edge devices.
30. What is the problem with cloud-based AI models
A. OpenAI charges too much money. B. All of them have to be trained on GPUs.
C. It is too expensive to train and run them D. They can only deal with the· easiest tasks.
31. What does Neil Shah most probably imply
A. iPhone 16 will probably disappoint its users.
B. AI phones' success will depend on new apps.
C. Sales of AI phones will increase greatly soon.
D. Tim Cook was not honest with the AI features.
D
Confirmation bias refers to people’ s tendency to seek out information that supports their existing beliefs. While it's usually subconscious, its impacts are significant. It can cloud people's judgement and decision-making processes.
One explanation for confirmation bias is that it is an efficient way to process information. Humans are constantly fed with information and cannot possibly take the time to carefully process each piece. It is adaptive for humans to rely on subconscious, automatic judgements that contribute to the efficiency. Another reason why people show confirmation bias is to protect their self-worth. People like to feel good about themselves, and discovering a belief they highly value is incorrect makes them feel bad about themselves. Therefore, confirmation bias will encourage them to disregard the information contrary to their belief.
Researches show that confirmation bias is strong and widespread. In studies examining my-side bias, people were able to generate and remember more reasons supporting their side of a controversial issue than the opposing side. Only when a researcher directly asked people to generate arguments against their own beliefs were they able to do so. It is not that people are incapable of generating arguments that are contrary to their beliefs, but, rather, people are not motivated to do so.
Confirmation bias also surfaces in interpersonal communication. When interacting with people who perceivers think have certain personalities, the perceivers will ask questions that are biased toward supporting the perceivers’ beliefs. If a new roommate is expected to be friendly and outgoing, you may ask her if she likes to go to parties rather than asking if she often studies in the library.
Confirmation bias may lead to incomplete and misinterpreted understanding of an issue or topic, as crucial information may be overlooked or dismissed. Thus, to avoid it, people are supposed to diversify the sources of information accessed as seeking multiple perspectives brings a broader understanding of the subject matter and allows for well-rounded decision-making. Another way is to actively challenge the bias by questioning assumptions and relying on evidence rather than personal opinions, which helps us consciously recognize informational biases and minimize their impact.
32. Why do people show confirmation bias
A. To help maintain their dignity. B. To prevent shallow judgements.
C. To handle complex information. D. To develop their logical reasoning.
33. What did the studies in Paragraph 3 find
A. People couldn't produce arguments against their belief.
B. Information supporting people's belief often won their preference.
C. It took considerable motivation to face controversial issues.
D. People focused on information concerning the opposing side.
34. How does the writer illustrate confirmation bias in communication
A. By making comparison. B. By giving an example.
C. By introducing a study. D. By defining a concept.
35. What is the passage mainly about
A. The role of my-side bias in enhancing people's own beliefs.
B. The effects of information overload on decision-making process.
C. The impact of confirmation bias on interpersonal communication.
D. Understanding of confirmation bias and strategies to overcome it.
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白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
The future of AI might look a lot like Twitter
Have you ever shared a serious opinion on social media, only to receive no response — or worse, be made fun of 36
At first glance, Social AI seems like any other social media platform. 37 However, the key difference is that you' re the only real person on the platform; everyone else you interact with is an AI bot.
You can customize different personas, such as “supporters”, “nerds”, “skeptics”, “visionaries”, or “ideators”. Thousands of bots will like and comment on each of your tweets, with responses that appear to come from real people. 38 However, many users have discovered that the bots tend to respond in a standard format, offering comments that lack real depth and are shaped by their assigned personas.
39
40 “Social AI is designed to give people a space for reflection, support, and feedback that acts like a close-knit community,” he wrote in a tweet. However, he acknowledged, “I know this app won't solve all of life's problems, but I hope it can be a small tool for others to reflect, to grow, and to feel seen.”,
A. Sounds great, doesn't it
B. You can post tweets, follow others, and gain followers in return.
C. But most of all, it's an attempt to build an entirely new way to interact with AI models.
D. After years of waiting and months of testing the latest models, Michael Sayman invented Social AI.
E. The app's creator, Michael Sayman, explained that he developed Social AI to help people feel heard.
F. This can make users feel as if they' re living in a simulation, much like the setting of the 1998 movie The Truman Show. ’
G. A new app called Social AI has emerged to potentially ease such awkward moments and disappointment
第三部分 语言知识运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15 小题; 每小题1 分, 满分 15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空内处的最佳选项。
Children are not often invited to address the United Nations General Assembly(联合国大会). But there stood Felix Finkbeiner, with a (n) 41 question about climate change.
“We children know that adults are 42 the climate challenges and that they have the solutions,” he said. “But we don't understand why there is so little 43 .”
Before his speech, Finkbeiner had been 44 a remarkable environmental campaign for four years and it has since 45 into a global network of children working to 46 the earth's warming by reforesting the planet. Most of them are between the ages 9 and 12.
The reforesting effort could be traced to a fourth grade school 47 in Finkbeiner's hometown. The topic was climate change.
In his report, Finkbeiner 48 to plant one million trees in Germany. Finkbeiner's teacher was deeply impressed with the idea and asked him to 49 his report to other students and the headmaster.
Of course, no one 50 anything to come out of it. But two months later, he planted his first tree, an unimpressive apple tree, near the entrance to his school. His campaign was a 51 and had a dramatic close. By the time he delivered his 52 at the UN in New York in 2011, at the age of 13, Germany had planted its millionth tree.
“If I had known then how much international media coverage that apple tree would 53 ,” he says now, a little 54 , “I would have insisted my mother buy a more 55 one.”
41. A. easy B. political C. serious D.. awkward
42. A. aware of B. addicted to C. afraid of D. curious about
43. A. profit B. action C. water D. luck
44. A. avoiding B. planning C. advertising D. leading
45. A. expanded B. broken C. run D. looked
46. A. record B. know C. slow D. measure
47. A. play B. assignment C. accident D. object
48. A. declined B. pretended C. started D. promised
49. A. mail B. donate C. present D. sell
50. A. wanted B. expected C. asked D. needed
51. A. disaster B. joke C. show D. hit
52. A. speech B. tree C. evidence D. package
53. A. receive B. miss C. know D. grow
54. A. forgetfully B. unwillingly C. apologetically D. regretfully
55. A. typical B. impressive C. genuine D. important
第Ⅱ卷(非选择题，共55分)
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。
The first-ever samples retrieved from the moon's far side, 56 iconic feat achieved by China's Chang'e 6 robotic mission, went 57 display at the 75th International Astronautical Congress(IAC).
The IAC, 58 (hold) annually since 1950, is the largest global event in the aerospace sector. This year's congress, themed “Responsible Space for Sustainability” focuses on promoting the sustainable development of space technologies globally, 59 (ensure) that future space exploration and utilization strike a balance between scientific advancement and environmental protection.
This is the first time that the 60 (scientific) valuable lunar substances have been shown outside China since they 61 (bring) back to Earth in June. “The samples, the first materials recovered from the lunar far side, have unique scientific value and will 62 (far) expand humans’ knowledge about the moon's history 63 help to gear up the 64 (explore) and exploitation of lunar resources.” the administration said, noting they are “shared treasure” of humanity. The samples attracted many participants to the international conference, including 65 (head) of national space agencies and industry representatives.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 书面表达(满分15分)
假定你是李华, 你校将举办“用英语讲好中国故事”(Stories of China Retold in English) 的比赛。请你给外教 Hans写封邮件，邀请他担任比赛评委。内容包括：
1. 比赛的时间和地点；
2. 比赛的流程。
注意: 1. 字数80词左右;
2. 开头已为你写出，不计入字数。
Dear Hans,
How is everything going
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写(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。续写的词数应为150左右。
Last year, as my then-9-year-old son, Leopold, and I were preparing for a mom-son ski trip to Keystone, I came up with a rule: we would say yes to everything. You see, Leopold is a picky eater— he lives on chicken nuggets and yogurt— and can be hesitant to try new things.
I was hoping to find a way to encourage him without resorting to worn-out saying like “If you don't try it,
you'll never know if you like it.” So I borrowed the idea of a Yes Day, something our family has done a handful of times since watching the movie of the same name. Before the trip, Leopold and I agreed we would say yes to everything, including food and experiences— especially new ones.
We started saying yes before we even boarded our flight, when we stopped at a breakfast buffet at the airport. For me, that meant I sampled a vegan meatball, while Leopold tried a mouse bite of hash browns he said looked “funny”.
After we got settled at our hotel, I took Leopold to meet his skiing instructor. While he was doing his skiing practice, I skied by myself. On the first day, I played it safe and stuck to the long and winding easy green run. On the second day, I challenged myself to ski an, intermediate blue run. There was a part steeper than I had thought, but I did my slow, diligent S-turns and I made it down in one piece.
Leopold had taken a few lessons back at home in Connecticut but had never had the opportunity to ski on a mountain of this size. My hope was that he would make the most of this opportunity. So I encouraged him to ride a chairlift(吊椅式缆车) to the top and then ski down. Leopold's anxiety was evident as we stood at the base of the mountain. His eyes widened at the sight of the chairlift, and he clutched my hand tightly.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
“I don't want to do this, Mom.” he whispered, his voice trembling..
Paragraph 2:
Then Leopold returned from his skiing adventure, flushing with excitement.
绵阳高2022级高三上期二诊模拟测试
英语答案
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
1-5 BAACB 6-10AABCB 11-15 CCBAA 16-20CCACB
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分 50分)
21-23 BDC 24-27BBDB 28-31 BDCA 32-35ABBD 36-40GBAFE
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完型填空(共15小题； 每小题1分，满分15分)
41-45 CABDA 46-50 CBDCB 51-55 DAADB
第二节 短文填空(共10小题； 每小题1.5分，满分15分)
56. an 57. on 58. held 59. ensuring 60. scientifically
61. were brought 62. further 63. and 64. exploration 65. heads
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
Dear Hans,
How is everything going With much expectation and sincerity, I am writing to invite you to engage in the competition “Stories of China Retold in English”, as a judge.
Scheduled at 7 this Friday evening in our school auditorium, the activity is comprised of 3 sessions. In the beginning, our headmaster will address the opening of the competition, followed by the informative and absorbing stories of China retold in English, which will be demonstrated by the competent and proficient participants. After their performances, we are privileged to have you announce the winners and share your comments with us.
Will you be gracing us with your presence Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
读后续写
One possible version:
“I don't want to do this, Mom.” he whispered, his voice trembling. I crouched down to meet his gaze and said gently, “Leopold, we’ re here to say yes.” I saw a flicker of determination in his eyes as he nodded yes. He inched towards the chairlift, white-knuckled during the whole ride, but he didn't look back. Then he reached the top and prepared to descend, my heart in my throat. The first few moments were shaky(颤巍巍的), but with each turn, his confidence was growing. I watched him in the distance, thrilled to see his once shaky turns evolve into a graceful ballet on the glistening snow.
Then Leopold returned from his skiing adventure, flushing with excitement. “I did it, Mom!” he exclaimed, his eyes sparkling with pride. As he recounted(讲述) the exciting plunge(骤降) down the slope and the refreshing chilly wind against the cheeks, his voice was filled with a newfound fascination and confidence. I proudly wrapped him in a warm embrace, our laughter lingering in the frosty air. Behind us, the snowcapped mountains, with its awe-inspiring elegance, stood as a silent testimony to the power of saying yes to life's challenges.
录音原文
Text 1
W: I'd like to order a large seafood pizza and a side of garlic bread, please.
M: Certainly. It'll be ready at our restaurant in around 20 minutes and then brought to your home within half an hour.
W: That's perfect, thanks.
Text 2
M: Recently, there's been a lot of excitement about some new places to visit. Some travel companies have started including these places in their tour packages.
W: Wonderful! Now we can go to more unique places.
M: Yes, it's great for people who like to travel.
Text 3
W: This new app rounds my purchases up and saves my spare change.
M: How does it work
W: It's linked to banking and payment apps. If I spend $3.50, it rounds up to $4.00 and keeps this extra50 cents in my account.
Text 4
M:I'm joining a coding camp this summer. It's a six-week intensive course..
W: Camp So, does it include time in nature or learning outdoor skills
M: It's not a traditional camp. In order to become a web developer next year, I need to take this course.
Text 5
M: Thanks for helping with our research for this history assignment. I'm struggling to find good sources.
W: No problem! I'll handle the research while the rest of the team organizes the content to present.
M: That's perfect. We'll get it done much faster this way.
Text 6
M: Where are all those people going and what's that entrance on the corner of this crossing It looks like an underground parking area.
W: Oh, it's the new underground park. There's street-level access like this from various corners around this neighborhood. They cleaned out unused subway tunnels and stations. Then, they turned them into walking, playing, and resting areas.
M: Sounds strange. Walking in an indoor or underground park doesn't sound ideal to me.
W: It's very innovative! They created this green space by channeling sunlight underground.
M: Interesting. I've heard of parks built along waterways or on the top of buildings. Still, I enjoy a classic beach area more.
Text 7
W: Have you heard of brain-training programs
M: What kind
. W: I'm testing this one now for work. My boss studied thousands of brain development techniques and created this new application. He's encouraged us to have our friends test it out.
M: Oh, I'd be glad to. I used a program like this at university. What's its purpose
W: It has memory games, problem-solving puzzles, and attention tests. The only one available for testing now is a concentration test. It tests and develops your ability to calmly pay attention.
M: That sounds more interesting than the children's fact-testing quizzes I've tried. To be honest, the user experience style of this program could use a bit more work. Otherwise, this app would be ready to go to market!
W: Noted. I'm confident about applications used for more than just mindless entertainment. If more game apps helped develop our brains, society could be healthier and happier.
Text 8
W:I'm thinking of using a meal kit service. They ship ready-to-eat meals right to your house.
M: Interesting. I thought you loved cooking, though.
W:I've reduced my cooking time as much as possible. I even get cooking ingredients sent to my house from the supermarket. Still, it all takes too long. I'd hire a private chef if it weren't for the costs.
M: Well, how will this meal service cut down on time
W: They'd send me a box each week with five pre-cooked meals. Then, I pop them in the microwave and they' re ready.
M: Are they healthy
W: I'm doing more research into health reviews. But now, I'm just thinking about time. I usually get home from work at 7:00 p. m. and take an hour-long exercise class. Then, I only have a couple of hours before bedtime. Spending an hour cooking each night just isn't sustainable.
M:I see. I'd eat at home if I didn't work most evenings. Still, I go out at midday for meals. But my workplace has a free cafeteria. So, it's an obvious choice to eat there most nights.
Text 9
W: Do you have a few minutes to answer questions about campus life I'm gathering information based on these questions today.
M: Sure. Is this for class or a graduation project
W: Actually, I'm the student body president, and I'd like to talk to students about improving campus life.
M: Oh. I just started here this semester. So, I've barely met my teachers. And I've only made a-handful of friends.
W: Then, I'm especially interested in hearing from you. What's been your biggest challenge
M: Wow, okay. Despite so much information and guidance from university administrators, finding my way around campus has been impossible.
W: That's good to know. We've been considering a campus information app.
M: That'd prevent so much confusion. Even walking from the classrooms to the gym was terrible.
W: Got it. We've received complaints about the quality of fitness areas and health services. How have your experiences been
M: Thus far, I can't complain! But mainly, I'm so impressed with the community. I was nervous before but everyone was so . welcoming. I even heard about a social event this weekend for senior and new students to meet. Will you be there
W: Actually, I'll be too busy with my new projects from today through Sunday. But this happens every Saturday, so I'll be at the next one.
M: Great. Me too!
Text 10
Good morning, valued employees. This is your chief director with an important company-wide message. As you know, we've been working tirelessly on the international launch of our software for the past year. Through all the deadlines, similar releases from other companies, and full-staff work sessions, we finally released our software. Now, our hard work has paid off. We've secured a major contract for our company's international operations.
This is a revolutionary (革命性的) moment for our company, and for all of you too. Why Because we' re offering rewards to all of you, 25 staff members who got us here. We've given you bonuses and extra paid holidays, so we want to do something new. We' re offering you all a piece of this company. We' re giving 20% of this company to be divided up amongst you all.-This company is now partially yours, and you'll profit off the future-success just like the board of directors.
Furthermore, over the next quarter, we’ll double our staff team. That means fewer demands and more room for growth. We' re also introducing a new flexible work policy. Starting next month, employees will have the option to work outside the office two to four days a week. Lastly, we' re organizing a company-wide celebration next Friday. It'll be a chance for us all to come together and look forward to our future.
英语试题
注意事项：
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。考试结束，答题卡交回即可。
第Ⅰ卷(选择题，满分95分)
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)
1. What does the woman want to do
A. Eat at a restaurant.
B. Have a meal delivered.
C. Bring pizza home from a restaurant.
2. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The appearance of new travel options.
B. The daily work of a travel company.
C. The unique view of a tourist spot.
3. What is the purpose of the new app
A. To promote savings.
B. To track spending habits.
C. To give discounts on daily purchases.
4. What is the man going to do this summer
A. Start a new job.
B. Take part in outdoor activities.
C. Learn a new professional skill.
5. How will the woman help the group
A. By giving a presentation.
B. By finding information.
C. By writing a speech.
第二节 (共15 小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分)
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Where are the speakers
A. In a city street. B. At a parking lot. C. At a subway station.
7. Which space does the man probably prefer
A. A beach. B. A city park. C. A public rooftop.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Co-workers. B. Friends. C. Business partners.
9. What can the new brain-training application do now
A.. Test knowledge. B. Improve memory. C. Increase focus.
10. What does the man think about the application
A. It's now ready to be released.
B. Its design isn't perfect.
C. It's better for kids.
听第8段材料，回答第11 至13题。
11. Which service has the woman already used
A. A meal kit service.
B. A personal chef service.
C. grocery delivery service.
12. When does the woman probably go to sleep
A. Around 8:00 p. m. B. Around 9:00 p. m. C. Around 10:00 p. m.
13. Where does the man probably eat most dinners
A. At home. B. At an office canteen. C. At a restaurant.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the woman doing
A. Conducting surveys.
B. Completing a graduation project.
C. Asking for votes for her campaign.
15. What do we know about the man
A. He is new to the school.
B. He will organize a social event.
C. He has made a lot of new friends.
16. What change does the man agree to make at the campus
A. Building a new gym.
B. Providing more health services.
C. Developing a school information application.
17. When will the speakers probably meet again
A. Later today.. B. This Sunday. C. Next weekend.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What challenge did the company face recently
A. Product development.
B. Missed deadlines.
C. Staff reductions.
19. What new reward are current employees receiving for their work
A. Cash bonuses.
B. Extra paid vacation days.
C. Partial company ownership.
20. How many new employees will the company hire
A.20. B.25. C.50.
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
On the Move Riders Program (OTMRP) connects you to new friends who can teach you about how to get around on public transportation with Metro.
OTMRP works to empower older adults with the information and confidence to travel on fixed-route transportation, by providing one-on-one or group travel training, informational transit tours, and safety education presentations. Through our regional Older Adult Transportation Pop-Up events, Transportation Expo, and Raised on Records Concert, we try to spread the word about our program and the value of learning how to travel on public transportation. Through these efforts, we aim to remove barriers and enhance mobility among the older adult population.
Upcoming Event
Sept.27, 10:00 am—2:00 pm: LIFE Program Sign-Up Event
Metro’ s Low-Income Fare is Easy (LIFE) program invites you to attend an upcoming enrollment event. Once you' re in the program, you can purchase discounted passes or load 20 free regional rides on Metro or any participating transit agencies. Sign up now and get unlimited free rides for the first 90 days!
Special Fares for Seniors
●If you' re a senior and ride frequently, a monthly pass is probably the best value.
●If you' re an occasional bus rider, you may prefer to pay cash for each ride, and to take advantage of our 35-cent off-peak fare.
● Please note that disabled and medicare customers are entitled to all senior cash and pass fares.
21. What is the purpose of OTMRP ·
A. To sell discounted riding passes. B. To help seniors use public transportation.
C. To provide free rides for seniors. D. To organize special riding events for seniors.
22. How can passengers get discounted tickets
A. By forming a group. B. By registering as a VIP.
C. By booking in advance. D. By attending a program.
23. What can we know about Special Fares for Seniors
A. Seniors must purchase a monthly pass to get discounts.
B. Occasional riders are not qualified for off-peak discounts:
C. A monthly pass is recommended for frequent riders..
D. Disabled and medicare customers are not included.
B
Gobble, gobble, grab your turkey baster, it's Thanksgiving. Canadian Thanksgiving, that is. Though the US version takes place on the fourth Thursday of November, Canada celebrates on the second Monday of October, which this year falls on October 14. For more insights into this annual great feast, we reached out to Andrew McIntosh, senior subject editor with the Canadian Encyclopedia.
Naturally, we first had to address a question often asked by Americans —— why does Canada celebrate Thanksgiving in October instead of November Historically, he says, Thanksgiving in Canada has generally been about celebrating the fall harvest and giving thanks for the food it provides before the cold season sets in. “Winter comes a lot earlier in Canada, so our fall harvest happens earlier, too,” he says.
“Canadian Thanksgiving was set as the second Monday in October, when the weather is still amenable to outdoor activities, in 1957.” But the country was celebrating long before that. The first official Thanksgiving holiday took place in 1879, and in the following years, it didn't always happen in October. “The exact date for each year was determined annually by Parliament, which also assigned a unifying theme each year— it often centered around celebrating the monarchy,” says McIntosh.
Interestingly, he notes the holiday occurred as late in the year as December 6 and even coincided with American Thanksgiving a few times. As for the present day, some Canadians — including this writer's extended family —— opt to host their Thanksgiving meal the day before the official Monday holiday, allowing those who drove or flew in for the long weekend time to journey back home and not have to take an extra day off work.
24. Why does Canada celebrate Thanksgiving in October instead of November
A. Because Canadians want to follow the historical convention.
B. Because winter comes earlier.
C. Because Canadians are accustomed to it.
D. Because cold weather comes slower.
25. Which best explains the underlined word in the third paragraph
A. adaptable. B. suitable. C. affordable. D. imaginable.
26. Why do some Canadians host their Thanksgiving meal in advance
A. Because it is economical for them to do so.
B. Because they are extremely homesick.
C. Because they want to earn more money.
D. Because they can go back to work on time.
27. What is a suitable title for the text
A. Thanksgiving in America
B. Thanksgiving in Canada
C. The Differences of Thanksgiving in USA and Canada
D. The Origins of Thanksgiving In America and Canada
C
On September 9,2024, Apple released its latest iPhone 16 series at an event called “It's Glowtime”. At the event, Tim Cook, the company's CEO, played up the promise of the phones’ Al features in a pre-recorded video.
Indeed, the demonstration seemed impressive. When Cook pointed the camera at a restaurant, the AI assistant Siri could tell him what was on the menu. It also could answer his questions fairly well and learn about the users from their interactions with their devices. For instance, Siri could know if a user's mother was calling and acted appropriately.
Apple is one of many firms that want to take AI beyond huge data centres, known as the cloud, and run it on smaller devices, known as the edge. Samsung, Apple's major competitor, launched its GalaxyS24 with some AI features earlier this year. So did Microsoft, which has launched Windows PCs designed for AI. But their efforts have shown that it is not easy to shift cloud-based AI models to the edge devices.
At present, cloud-based AI models are mostly trained on graphics processing units (GPUs) that consume so much energy that it can take a nuclear-power plant to fuel them. They also need huge amounts of memory and data. All these can cost hundreds of millions of dollars. Even once they are trained, running these AI models is costly. According to one estimate, it costs OpenAI, the maker ofChatGPT,36 cents every time someone asks its AI model a question.
Companies are experimenting with various solutions to these problems. Apple will offer on-device AI to deal with the easiest tasks, but send trickier problems to the firm's private cloud. The service will direct the most difficult requests to third-party models such as ChatGPT. But even such smaller on-device AI models require a lot of computing power to run, which puts huge stress on the edge devices’ batteries.
“Making the technology work could not only start a superlevel in device sales, but also create new opportunities for apps and digital advertising,” says Neil Shah of Counterpoint, a research firm. “But for the moment, edge devices are barely ready for basic functions, let alone Glowtime.”
28. What is the second paragraph mainly about
A. The Glowtime event. B. iPhone 16's AI features.
C. Tim Cook's performance. D. The future of AI phones.
29. Why are Samsung and Microsoft mentioned in the text
A. To tell readers how bad competition can be.
B. To warn Apple of the potential consequences.
C. To compare their newly released edge devices.
D. To show how hard it is to apply AI to edge devices.
30. What is the problem with cloud-based AI models
A. OpenAI charges too much money. B. All of them have to be trained on GPUs.
C. It is too expensive to train and run them D. They can only deal with the· easiest tasks.
31. What does Neil Shah most probably imply
A. iPhone 16 will probably disappoint its users.
B. AI phones' success will depend on new apps.
C. Sales of AI phones will increase greatly soon.
D. Tim Cook was not honest with the AI features.
D
Confirmation bias refers to people’ s tendency to seek out information that supports their existing beliefs. While it's usually subconscious, its impacts are significant. It can cloud people's judgement and decision-making processes.
One explanation for confirmation bias is that it is an efficient way to process information. Humans are constantly fed with information and cannot possibly take the time to carefully process each piece. It is adaptive for humans to rely on subconscious, automatic judgements that contribute to the efficiency. Another reason why people show confirmation bias is to protect their self-worth. People like to feel good about themselves, and discovering a belief they highly value is incorrect makes them feel bad about themselves. Therefore, confirmation bias will encourage them to disregard the information contrary to their belief.
Researches show that confirmation bias is strong and widespread. In studies examining my-side bias, people were able to generate and remember more reasons supporting their side of a controversial issue than the opposing side. Only when a researcher directly asked people to generate arguments against their own beliefs were they able to do so. It is not that people are incapable of generating arguments that are contrary to their beliefs, but, rather, people are not motivated to do so.
Confirmation bias also surfaces in interpersonal communication. When interacting with people who perceivers think have certain personalities, the perceivers will ask questions that are biased toward supporting the perceivers’ beliefs. If a new roommate is expected to be friendly and outgoing, you may ask her if she likes to go to parties rather than asking if she often studies in the library.
Confirmation bias may lead to incomplete and misinterpreted understanding of an issue or topic, as crucial information may be overlooked or dismissed. Thus, to avoid it, people are supposed to diversify the sources of information accessed as seeking multiple perspectives brings a broader understanding of the subject matter and allows for well-rounded decision-making. Another way is to actively challenge the bias by questioning assumptions and relying on evidence rather than personal opinions, which helps us consciously recognize informational biases and minimize their impact.
32. Why do people show confirmation bias
A. To help maintain their dignity. B. To prevent shallow judgements.
C. To handle complex information. D. To develop their logical reasoning.
33. What did the studies in Paragraph 3 find
A. People couldn't produce arguments against their belief.
B. Information supporting people's belief often won their preference.
C. It took considerable motivation to face controversial issues.
D. People focused on information concerning the opposing side.
34. How does the writer illustrate confirmation bias in communication
A. By making comparison. B. By giving an example.
C. By introducing a study. D. By defining a concept.
35. What is the passage mainly about
A. The role of my-side bias in enhancing people's own beliefs.
B. The effects of information overload on decision-making process.
C. The impact of confirmation bias on interpersonal communication.
D. Understanding of confirmation bias and strategies to overcome it.
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白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
The future of AI might look a lot like Twitter
Have you ever shared a serious opinion on social media, only to receive no response — or worse, be made fun of 36
At first glance, Social AI seems like any other social media platform. 37 However, the key difference is that you' re the only real person on the platform; everyone else you interact with is an AI bot.
You can customize different personas, such as “supporters”, “nerds”, “skeptics”, “visionaries”, or “ideators”. Thousands of bots will like and comment on each of your tweets, with responses that appear to come from real people. 38 However, many users have discovered that the bots tend to respond in a standard format, offering comments that lack real depth and are shaped by their assigned personas.
39
40 “Social AI is designed to give people a space for reflection, support, and feedback that acts like a close-knit community,” he wrote in a tweet. However, he acknowledged, “I know this app won't solve all of life's problems, but I hope it can be a small tool for others to reflect, to grow, and to feel seen.”,
A. Sounds great, doesn't it
B. You can post tweets, follow others, and gain followers in return.
C. But most of all, it's an attempt to build an entirely new way to interact with AI models.
D. After years of waiting and months of testing the latest models, Michael Sayman invented Social AI.
E. The app's creator, Michael Sayman, explained that he developed Social AI to help people feel heard.
F. This can make users feel as if they' re living in a simulation, much like the setting of the 1998 movie The Truman Show. ’
G. A new app called Social AI has emerged to potentially ease such awkward moments and disappointment
第三部分 语言知识运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15 小题; 每小题1 分, 满分 15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空内处的最佳选项。
Children are not often invited to address the United Nations General Assembly(联合国大会). But there stood Felix Finkbeiner, with a (n) 41 question about climate change.
“We children know that adults are 42 the climate challenges and that they have the solutions,” he said. “But we don't understand why there is so little 43 .”
Before his speech, Finkbeiner had been 44 a remarkable environmental campaign for four years and it has since 45 into a global network of children working to 46 the earth's warming by reforesting the planet. Most of them are between the ages 9 and 12.
The reforesting effort could be traced to a fourth grade school 47 in Finkbeiner's hometown. The topic was climate change.
In his report, Finkbeiner 48 to plant one million trees in Germany. Finkbeiner's teacher was deeply impressed with the idea and asked him to 49 his report to other students and the headmaster.
Of course, no one 50 anything to come out of it. But two months later, he planted his first tree, an unimpressive apple tree, near the entrance to his school. His campaign was a 51 and had a dramatic close. By the time he delivered his 52 at the UN in New York in 2011, at the age of 13, Germany had planted its millionth tree.
“If I had known then how much international media coverage that apple tree would 53 ,” he says now, a little 54 , “I would have insisted my mother buy a more 55 one.”
41. A. easy B. political C. serious D.. awkward
42. A. aware of B. addicted to C. afraid of D. curious about
43. A. profit B. action C. water D. luck
44. A. avoiding B. planning C. advertising D. leading
45. A. expanded B. broken C. run D. looked
46. A. record B. know C. slow D. measure
47. A. play B. assignment C. accident D. object
48. A. declined B. pretended C. started D. promised
49. A. mail B. donate C. present D. sell
50. A. wanted B. expected C. asked D. needed
51. A. disaster B. joke C. show D. hit
52. A. speech B. tree C. evidence D. package
53. A. receive B. miss C. know D. grow
54. A. forgetfully B. unwillingly C. apologetically D. regretfully
55. A. typical B. impressive C. genuine D. important
第Ⅱ卷(非选择题，共55分)
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。
The first-ever samples retrieved from the moon's far side, 56 iconic feat achieved by China's Chang'e 6 robotic mission, went 57 display at the 75th International Astronautical Congress(IAC).
The IAC, 58 (hold) annually since 1950, is the largest global event in the aerospace sector. This year's congress, themed “Responsible Space for Sustainability” focuses on promoting the sustainable development of space technologies globally, 59 (ensure) that future space exploration and utilization strike a balance between scientific advancement and environmental protection.
This is the first time that the 60 (scientific) valuable lunar substances have been shown outside China since they 61 (bring) back to Earth in June. “The samples, the first materials recovered from the lunar far side, have unique scientific value and will 62 (far) expand humans’ knowledge about the moon's history 63 help to gear up the 64 (explore) and exploitation of lunar resources.” the administration said, noting they are “shared treasure” of humanity. The samples attracted many participants to the international conference, including 65 (head) of national space agencies and industry representatives.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 书面表达(满分15分)
假定你是李华, 你校将举办“用英语讲好中国故事”(Stories of China Retold in English) 的比赛。请你给外教 Hans写封邮件，邀请他担任比赛评委。内容包括：
1. 比赛的时间和地点；
2. 比赛的流程。
注意: 1. 字数80词左右;
2. 开头已为你写出，不计入字数。
Dear Hans,
How is everything going
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写(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。续写的词数应为150左右。
Last year, as my then-9-year-old son, Leopold, and I were preparing for a mom-son ski trip to Keystone, I came up with a rule: we would say yes to everything. You see, Leopold is a picky eater— he lives on chicken nuggets and yogurt— and can be hesitant to try new things.
I was hoping to find a way to encourage him without resorting to worn-out saying like “If you don't try it,
you'll never know if you like it.” So I borrowed the idea of a Yes Day, something our family has done a handful of times since watching the movie of the same name. Before the trip, Leopold and I agreed we would say yes to everything, including food and experiences— especially new ones.
We started saying yes before we even boarded our flight, when we stopped at a breakfast buffet at the airport. For me, that meant I sampled a vegan meatball, while Leopold tried a mouse bite of hash browns he said looked “funny”.
After we got settled at our hotel, I took Leopold to meet his skiing instructor. While he was doing his skiing practice, I skied by myself. On the first day, I played it safe and stuck to the long and winding easy green run. On the second day, I challenged myself to ski an, intermediate blue run. There was a part steeper than I had thought, but I did my slow, diligent S-turns and I made it down in one piece.
Leopold had taken a few lessons back at home in Connecticut but had never had the opportunity to ski on a mountain of this size. My hope was that he would make the most of this opportunity. So I encouraged him to ride a chairlift(吊椅式缆车) to the top and then ski down. Leopold's anxiety was evident as we stood at the base of the mountain. His eyes widened at the sight of the chairlift, and he clutched my hand tightly.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
“I don't want to do this, Mom.” he whispered, his voice trembling..
Paragraph 2:
Then Leopold returned from his skiing adventure, flushing with excitement.
绵阳高2022级高三上期二诊模拟测试
英语答案
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
1-5 BAACB 6-10AABCB 11-15 CCBAA 16-20CCACB
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分 50分)
21-23 BDC 24-27BBDB 28-31 BDCA 32-35ABBD 36-40GBAFE
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完型填空(共15小题； 每小题1分，满分15分)
41-45 CABDA 46-50 CBDCB 51-55 DAADB
第二节 短文填空(共10小题； 每小题1.5分，满分15分)
56. an 57. on 58. held 59. ensuring 60. scientifically
61. were brought 62. further 63. and 64. exploration 65. heads
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
Dear Hans,
How is everything going With much expectation and sincerity, I am writing to invite you to engage in the competition “Stories of China Retold in English”, as a judge.
Scheduled at 7 this Friday evening in our school auditorium, the activity is comprised of 3 sessions. In the beginning, our headmaster will address the opening of the competition, followed by the informative and absorbing stories of China retold in English, which will be demonstrated by the competent and proficient participants. After their performances, we are privileged to have you announce the winners and share your comments with us.
Will you be gracing us with your presence Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
读后续写
One possible version:
“I don't want to do this, Mom.” he whispered, his voice trembling. I crouched down to meet his gaze and said gently, “Leopold, we’ re here to say yes.” I saw a flicker of determination in his eyes as he nodded yes. He inched towards the chairlift, white-knuckled during the whole ride, but he didn't look back. Then he reached the top and prepared to descend, my heart in my throat. The first few moments were shaky(颤巍巍的), but with each turn, his confidence was growing. I watched him in the distance, thrilled to see his once shaky turns evolve into a graceful ballet on the glistening snow.
Then Leopold returned from his skiing adventure, flushing with excitement. “I did it, Mom!” he exclaimed, his eyes sparkling with pride. As he recounted(讲述) the exciting plunge(骤降) down the slope and the refreshing chilly wind against the cheeks, his voice was filled with a newfound fascination and confidence. I proudly wrapped him in a warm embrace, our laughter lingering in the frosty air. Behind us, the snowcapped mountains, with its awe-inspiring elegance, stood as a silent testimony to the power of saying yes to life's challenges.
录音原文
Text 1
W: I'd like to order a large seafood pizza and a side of garlic bread, please.
M: Certainly. It'll be ready at our restaurant in around 20 minutes and then brought to your home within half an hour.
W: That's perfect, thanks.
Text 2
M: Recently, there's been a lot of excitement about some new places to visit. Some travel companies have started including these places in their tour packages.
W: Wonderful! Now we can go to more unique places.
M: Yes, it's great for people who like to travel.
Text 3
W: This new app rounds my purchases up and saves my spare change.
M: How does it work
W: It's linked to banking and payment apps. If I spend $3.50, it rounds up to $4.00 and keeps this extra50 cents in my account.
Text 4
M:I'm joining a coding camp this summer. It's a six-week intensive course..
W: Camp So, does it include time in nature or learning outdoor skills
M: It's not a traditional camp. In order to become a web developer next year, I need to take this course.
Text 5
M: Thanks for helping with our research for this history assignment. I'm struggling to find good sources.
W: No problem! I'll handle the research while the rest of the team organizes the content to present.
M: That's perfect. We'll get it done much faster this way.
Text 6
M: Where are all those people going and what's that entrance on the corner of this crossing It looks like an underground parking area.
W: Oh, it's the new underground park. There's street-level access like this from various corners around this neighborhood. They cleaned out unused subway tunnels and stations. Then, they turned them into walking, playing, and resting areas.
M: Sounds strange. Walking in an indoor or underground park doesn't sound ideal to me.
W: It's very innovative! They created this green space by channeling sunlight underground.
M: Interesting. I've heard of parks built along waterways or on the top of buildings. Still, I enjoy a classic beach area more.
Text 7
W: Have you heard of brain-training programs
M: What kind
. W: I'm testing this one now for work. My boss studied thousands of brain development techniques and created this new application. He's encouraged us to have our friends test it out.
M: Oh, I'd be glad to. I used a program like this at university. What's its purpose
W: It has memory games, problem-solving puzzles, and attention tests. The only one available for testing now is a concentration test. It tests and develops your ability to calmly pay attention.
M: That sounds more interesting than the children's fact-testing quizzes I've tried. To be honest, the user experience style of this program could use a bit more work. Otherwise, this app would be ready to go to market!
W: Noted. I'm confident about applications used for more than just mindless entertainment. If more game apps helped develop our brains, society could be healthier and happier.
Text 8
W:I'm thinking of using a meal kit service. They ship ready-to-eat meals right to your house.
M: Interesting. I thought you loved cooking, though.
W:I've reduced my cooking time as much as possible. I even get cooking ingredients sent to my house from the supermarket. Still, it all takes too long. I'd hire a private chef if it weren't for the costs.
M: Well, how will this meal service cut down on time
W: They'd send me a box each week with five pre-cooked meals. Then, I pop them in the microwave and they' re ready.
M: Are they healthy
W: I'm doing more research into health reviews. But now, I'm just thinking about time. I usually get home from work at 7:00 p. m. and take an hour-long exercise class. Then, I only have a couple of hours before bedtime. Spending an hour cooking each night just isn't sustainable.
M:I see. I'd eat at home if I didn't work most evenings. Still, I go out at midday for meals. But my workplace has a free cafeteria. So, it's an obvious choice to eat there most nights.
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W: Do you have a few minutes to answer questions about campus life I'm gathering information based on these questions today.
M: Sure. Is this for class or a graduation project
W: Actually, I'm the student body president, and I'd like to talk to students about improving campus life.
M: Oh. I just started here this semester. So, I've barely met my teachers. And I've only made a-handful of friends.
W: Then, I'm especially interested in hearing from you. What's been your biggest challenge
M: Wow, okay. Despite so much information and guidance from university administrators, finding my way around campus has been impossible.
W: That's good to know. We've been considering a campus information app.
M: That'd prevent so much confusion. Even walking from the classrooms to the gym was terrible.
W: Got it. We've received complaints about the quality of fitness areas and health services. How have your experiences been
M: Thus far, I can't complain! But mainly, I'm so impressed with the community. I was nervous before but everyone was so . welcoming. I even heard about a social event this weekend for senior and new students to meet. Will you be there
W: Actually, I'll be too busy with my new projects from today through Sunday. But this happens every Saturday, so I'll be at the next one.
M: Great. Me too!
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Good morning, valued employees. This is your chief director with an important company-wide message. As you know, we've been working tirelessly on the international launch of our software for the past year. Through all the deadlines, similar releases from other companies, and full-staff work sessions, we finally released our software. Now, our hard work has paid off. We've secured a major contract for our company's international operations.
This is a revolutionary (革命性的) moment for our company, and for all of you too. Why Because we' re offering rewards to all of you, 25 staff members who got us here. We've given you bonuses and extra paid holidays, so we want to do something new. We' re offering you all a piece of this company. We' re giving 20% of this company to be divided up amongst you all.-This company is now partially yours, and you'll profit off the future-success just like the board of directors.
Furthermore, over the next quarter, we’ll double our staff team. That means fewer demands and more room for growth. We' re also introducing a new flexible work policy. Starting next month, employees will have the option to work outside the office two to four days a week. Lastly, we' re organizing a company-wide celebration next Friday. It'll be a chance for us all to come together and look forward to our future.
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