南昌十九中 2024-2025学年第二学期高三 2月月考
英语试卷
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 will the woman probably do next
A. Board her flight. B. Call a taxi. C. Ride the airport bus.
2. How does John sound
A. Worried. B. Apologetic. C. Understanding.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. A flood. B. An earthquake. C. A fire.
4. What does the woman want the man to do
A. Give her a lift. B. Go to the sports center. C. Pick up a friend.
5. Why is the woman worried
A. She didn’t pass the Physics test.
B. She isn’t well prepared for the test.
C. She doesn’t have time to study for the test.
第二节（共 15小题；每小题 1.5分，共 22.5分）
听第 6段材料，回答第 6、7题。
6. What might the woman be
A. A doctor. B. A salesperson. C. A nurse.
7. What did the doctor ask the man to do
A. Eat less nuts and grains. B. Consume high-fat meat. C. Avoid high-calorie food.
听第 7段材料，回答第 8至 10题。
8. Why does the woman think young people prefer public transportation
A. Decrease in income. B. Difficulty of parking. C. Convenience of public transportation.
9. Why does the woman like cars
A. They run fast. B. They are cheap. C. They can go almost anywhere.
10. When did the man not drive his car
A. A year ago. B. Half a year ago. C. One month ago.
听第 8段材料，回答第 11至 13题。
11. What subject does the man teach
A. World history. B. Literature. C. Science.
12. How to get students actively involved in preservation
A. Holding some competitions.
B. Building more museums.
C. Establishing some volunteer platforms.
13. What is the point of preserving cultural heritage according to the woman
A. It teaches people about diversity.
B. It connects people to their roots.
C. It positively influences the future.
听第 9段材料，回答第 14至 17题。
14. Why does the woman have recreational facilities in the office
A. To help employees relax.
B. To attract more employees.
C. To compete with other tech companies.
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15. Why does the man describe his own workplace as uncomfortable
A. He has a small room.
B. It lacks recreational facilities.
C. The colleagues have no communication.
16. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Move house. B. Ask for a promotion. C. Change his job.
17. What is the man’s attitude towards the woman’s suggestion
A. He dismisses it. B. He strongly agrees. C. He is uncertain.
听第 10段材料，回答第 18至 20题。
18. Who are probably the target audience of the speech
A. Painting beginners. B. Students majoring in art. C. Sunday painters.
19. Which of the following is a requirement of the course
A. Finishing weekly homework. B. Completing a final artwork. C. Doing experiments after class.
20. What event is scheduled to take place after the 10th week
A. Drawing in public. B. Attending an exhibition. C. Volunteering at a local gallery.
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
4 Global Art Fairs to See in 2025
The art market rises and falls, but art fairs are forever. Here are some fairs coming up in 2025.
Art Dubai: Dubai, Apr. 18-20
Founded in 2007, Art Dubai usually features around 120 galleries, some 65 percent of which are from
the Global South. The fair has a section for digital works — not typical at other fairs. The solo project
section, Bawwaba, is worth seeing.
Expo Chicago: Chicago, Apr. 25-27
Expo Chicago was established in 2012. The 2024 edition had 170 galleries from 29 countries
exhibiting their artworks. One of those was Claire Oliver Gallery of New York, which has participated in
every edition so far. “We love this fair,” Claire Oliver said. “The visitors are engaged, ask great questions
and are truly curious.”
Tokyo Gendai: Yokohama, Sept. 12-14
Asian art fairs have been growing rapidly. The biggest regional player, Art Basel Hong Kong, was
joined by Singapore’s Art SG in 2023, the same year as the first edition of Tokyo Gendai. The fair had 69
galleries showing contemporary art in July 2024 for its second edition. “The focus is on cutting-edge and
contemporary work,” said Tim Blum, who runs the gallery Blum.
Paris Photo: Paris, Nov. 13-16
Held annually, Paris Photo will have its 28th edition in 2025. Despite the photography focus,
organizers say the fair has crossover appeal. “We’ve expanded the range of collectors—we get not only
photography people, but contemporary art collectors,” said the fair’s artistic director, Anna Planas.
21. What is special about Art Dubai
A. Its active interaction. B. Its electronic artworks.
C. Its cutting-edge collections. D. Its theme on photography.
22. Which fair has the longest history
A. Art Dubai. B. Expo Chicago. C. Tokyo Gendai. D. Paris Photo.
23. What is the purpose of the text
A. To explain the work of artists. B. To make assessments on art market.
C. To recommend upcoming art fairs. D. To predict future development of art.
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B
Many kids who grow up in big cities have lots of opportunities to experience science hands-on.
There are zoos, museums and school field trips. But those conditions are sometimes out of reach for
lower-income children. And in some rural areas, those opportunities simply don’t exist at all.
Dan Sudran has taken it upon himself to help close the gap. Growing up a good, studious kid in
Kansas, he followed the rules and went to college, then law school. But he was confused. “I couldn’t
really figure out what I was or what I was supposed to be,” Sudran says. Sudran finally had his answer in
his late 30s. He started taking apart electronics and collecting materials from the beach. In school, science
had held no interest for him at all. But out in the real world, it turned out to be the thing he’d been missing
all along. “My life has become better since I got into science,” Sudran says.
And that inspired him. What if he could give children the same experience he’d waited 30 years to
discover So Sudran got a college to donate some space and equipment. Pretty soon, a small nonprofit
project called the Community Science Workshop Network was born.
Today there are six workshops, almost all in low-income neighborhoods around California. One of
the workshops is filled with stuff: microscopes, power tools, even a turtle and a snake. There’s no
curriculum, nothing to memorize but tools to play and experiment with. Eighth-grader Jose Vega is
working hard at building a robot while Esteban Espinoza, 6, is getting tadpoles (蝌蚪) out of a tank to
examine them under a microscope. One group of kids are spreading out on the floor, trying to figure out
how to build a hot air balloon.
Sudran’s dream, he says, is to take this model of quick hands-on science all over the world. Next up,
Sudran hopes, will be the small Southern California desert town of Coachella.
24. What can we know about Dan Sudran from the first two paragraphs
A. He makes a clear plan for his life. B. He had vast experience in field trips.
C. He has a strong sense of responsibility. D. He showed an interest in science at school.
25. What gave Sudran the idea for the Community Science Workshop Network
A. His pursuit of better life. B. His practice of science.
C. His dream in childhood. D. His devotion to education.
26. Why does the author list examples in paragraph 4
A. To show the function of the project. B. To reveal the history of the project.
C. To stress the importance of science. D. To record the growth of the students.
27. What does Sudran decide to do next
A. Become a science teacher. B. Build more science workshops.
C. Move to desert town of Coachella. D. Find new models of learning science.
C
New Yorker writer Kyle Chayka came of age alongside the internet. As a teen, he published his own
blog and joined forum (论坛 ) for pop music. He discovered one of his favorite Jazz songs — John
Coltrane’s full version of “My Favorite Things” — driving around at night, listening to the local radio
station.
Chayka misses the time — and the ways, then, that personal discoveries like these were made. In his
new book, Filterworld: How Algorithms (算法) Shaped Culture, Chayka says he never would have fallen
in love with Coltrane’s songs if he’d heard it on Spodify. He says he doubts Spodify’s algorithm would
even suggest it, because the song is so long. And that, even if it did, he wouldn’t have learned anything
about Coltrane as an artist, because the Spodify interface doesn’t provide the same context that a radio DJ
does, sharing details between songs. The person behind the song choice, he argues, made his emerging
interest in Coltrane possible in a way modern recommendation system cannot.
This is one of many “back in my day” stories Chayka uses to illustrate his argument that algorithms
have “shaped culture”. Thanks to recommendation generators like Tiktok’s top picks and Spodify’s
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autoplay suggestions, “the least troublesome and perhaps least meaningful pieces of culture are promoted,”
Chayka argued. He admits that quality is subjective when judging these things, and instead argues that
recommendation systems undermine personal taste. Taste, he writes, was once a combination of personal
choices and popular influence — but now algorithms rely more on choices of the masses. Developing
taste requires effort and active engagement, but what we see now are algorithms turning taste into
consumerism.
A central point of the book, in fact, is that people today are not only well aware of the power of
algorithms, they can’t escape them. He interviews a young woman who wonders if “what I like is what I
actually like,” worried that her taste is so shaped by algorithms that she can’t trust herself. The book may
be most useful in these sections, where Chayka and his interviewees attempt to make sense of how
internet algorithms have shaped their own lives and work.
28. What causes Chayka to be interested in John Coltrane’s music
A. The details provided by context. B. Listening to the local radio station.
C. Recommendation of Spodify. D. The charm of John Coltrane.
29. What is the book Filterworld mainly about
A. How early internet shapes our culture.
B. How technology impacts our personal taste.
C. How social media changes our view of reality.
D. How digital platform redefine mass consumption.
30. What does “undermine” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. underestimate. B. enhance. C. transform. D. disturb.
31. What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph
A. Show the highlights of the book. B. Comment on the structure of the book.
C. Encourage the use of internet. D. Praise Chayka’s writing styles.
D
Traditional methods employed for the diagnosis (诊断 ) of mental-health conditions require that
patients engage in direct communication with a doctor. While these methods appears sensible in theory,
such assessments can, in practical terms, extend over a period of several months, and furthermore, the
diagnoses are ultimately subject to a degree of subjectivity.
It is precisely for this reason that scientists are actively involved in experimental efforts to automate
this diagnostic process. For instance, large language models (LLMs) possess the capacity to analyze
literally recorded interviews in search of speech patterns and contextual clues indicating psychological
disorders. However, text-based AI has its limitations. Cultural distinction, language barriers, and varying
levels of fluency in language can impact the results. It has also been demonstrated that LLMs have a
tendency to mirror the linguistic discriminations in society. In one study, an LLM failed to diagnose
depression in black patients compared with white patients.
Consequently, the novel methods currently under development do not focus on individual words but
on the way those words are spoken. An AI model, for example, is intended to detect slight changes in a
patient’s voice. The researchers assume that individuals with depression may possess distinctive ways of
speaking that are not very noticeable for the human to detect.
The system uses “pre-training”, a technique by which the model is initially exposed to vast quantities
of general speech, to help it recognize complex speech patterns. These patterns might include variations
in rhythm, pitch (音高) variability and voice quality that human can rarely catch. This pre-trained acts as
a linguistic tuning fork, enabling the system to pick out complex variations in speech that might
potentially signal depression, without the necessity of comprehending the words themselves.
Subsequently, the researchers adjusted, or “fine-tune” this general-purpose system specifically for the
detection of depression with the aid of recordings of patients with depression. This method was 95%
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accurate when tasked with categorizing its severity based on one clinical rating extent.
Diagnosis, though valuable, is only the first step. Different people with the same condition often
require customized treatments for the symptoms (症状) they find most troubling. The next step for this
promising technology seems self-evident—build AI models that can help doctors personalize the
treatments they give to patients.
32. What’s the challenge text-based AI faces in Paragraph 2
A. It cannot deeply analyze speech patterns.
B. It cannot reflect linguistic discriminations.
C. It cannot correctly recognize contextual clues.
D. It cannot avoid influences from linguistic factors.
33. Why is there pre-training on vast quantities of general speech
A. To recognize complex word patterns. B. To pick out variations in symptoms.
C. To identify complicated voice patterns. D. To understand the words themselves.
34. How will the AI-based technology further develop
A. It will promote its accuracy. B. It will offer tailored treatments.
C. It will diversify its functions. D. It will provide personal diagnosis.
35. What can be the best title for the text
A. Promising AI Treatment. B. Diagnosing Mental Disorders with AI.
C. Language Models with AI. D. Applying AI to Mental Health Treatment.
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。
How to Create the Perfect Spring Planter
Spring containers are an easy solution for jazzing up (给...带来活力) a colorless balcony and boring
corners of any garden at this time of year. 36 .
Choosing the right container is important. 37 . They are solid pots for spring as they don’t
blow over in those early spring winds. Check that pot has a large drainage (排水) hole to ensure that the
soil absorbs well, but always cover it with a piece from a broken planter so that the soil doesn’t block the
hole.
Selecting the right compost (堆肥) is the key to the success of any planting. I think it’s best to use
soil-based compost so that the soil does not become too heavy or flooded, especially in spring when we
could have plenty of showers. 38 . And too much water in the soil will freeze, preventing the
plants from taking up the vital water.
Plant combinations are important, so always think about mixes that will last as well as annual and
long-lasting ones. 39 . A bunch of pots force the eyes to look around and take in each pot and
plant combination. A nice option is planting summer flowers like Lily to create a summer impact.
40 . It can be achieved by using tall plants. If you don’t have a tall plant, you can raise your
pot with old bricks, decorative feet, or use garden steps for interest. Additionally, varying heights enhance
visual appeal and create a dynamic and layered look in your garden layout.
A. It can still be frosty right up to May.
B. And besides, they are easy to care for.
C. I like good, heavy and steady planters.
D. You may find some of these plants in smaller pots.
E. Height is important in designing your arrangement.
F. I also like to group pots to match their surroundings.
G. Make use of those variations to help choose companions.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30分）
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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。
I was travelling on an overnight bus from Kolhapur to Aurangabad in Maharashtra for my high
school graduation travel. The bus --- an ordinary, non-air-conditioned one --- was more than __41__; all
55 seats were __42__ and there were some 20 people standing in the aisle (过道). The hot day added to
the __43__ of the 10-hour journey.
The bus started its journey a little later than scheduled. After around two very long hours, I was
beyond tired. I kept trying to __44__ myself, shifting from my body weight from one leg to the other to
manage the discomfort. Suddenly, I __45__ a soft hand tapping my elbow, asking for __46__. Turning
around, I found a middle-aged man with a kind smile __47__ me. He suddenly stood up and said I could
take his seat for some time. I was pleasantly surprised and __48__ his offer. A man, who was sitting by
the window on the other side of the bus, had __49__ our exchange.
Just then, something __50__ happened. Our observer spontaneously (自发地) __51__ and offered
his seat to another standing man. Instantly, we had __52__ a chain reaction: This game of seat-sharing
__53__ through the bus like wildfire and, before long, almost all the standees got a chance to be seated.
People even started chatting with each other while exchanging positions. Needless to say, the rest of the
journey was quite enjoyable.
This extraordinary experience has stayed with me even after all these years. It revealed to me an
important fact – that we can call __54__ what we have, including our burdens, and help our co-passengers
in his __55__ called life.
41. A. cool B. fast C. large D. packed
42. A. searched B. reserved C. occupied D. offered
43. A. misfortune B. discomfort C. fear D. doubt
44. A. develop B. adjust C. encourage D. rescue
45. A. saw B. ignored C. sensed D. touched
46. A. information B. money C. explanation D. attention
47. A. playing jokes on B. looking down on C. looking up at D. taking care of
48. A. made B. accepted C. abandoned D. resisted
49. A. judged B. considered C. praised D. observed
50. A. unexpected B. odd C. tricky D. disturbing
51. A. calmed down B. stood up C. set out D. showed up
52. A. set off B. turned out C. made use of D. got hold of
53. A.got B. came C. spread D. rushed
54. A. expect B. desire C. guarantee D. share
55. A. journey B. lesson C. role D. situation
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 earliest written record of noodles is found in a book dating back to the Eastern Han period
(25-220). Noodles ___56___ (make) from wheat became a famous food for the people. The oldest
___57___ (evident) of noodles was from 4,000 years ago in China. A team of archaeologists reported
finding an earthenware bowl ___58___ contained 4,000-year-old noodles at the Lajia archaeological site.
These noodles ___59___ (say) to resemble lamian, a type of Chinese noodle.
There are over 1,200 types of noodles ___60___ (common) consumed in China today. Wheat noodles
in Japan were adapted from a Chinese recipe as early as the 9th century. Innovations continued, such as
noodles made with buckwheat were developed in the Joseon Dynasty of Korea (1392-1910). Ramen
noodles, based ___61___ southern Chinese noodle dishes from Guangzhou but named after the northern
Chinese lamian, ___62___ (become) common in Japan in the 1900s.
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The first concrete information on pasta products in Italy dates back to the Etruscan civilization, the
Testaroli. The first noodles appear much later, in the 13th or 14th centuries, and there is ___63___ popular
legend about Marco Polo ___64___ (bring) the first pasta back from China. Modern historians do not give
much credibility to the story and rather believe the first noodles were imported earlier from the Arabs.
Pasta has taken on a variety of shapes, resulting from ___65___ (region) specializations.
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，你的外教 Peter 最近布置的英语任务 assignment 较多，你认为这影响了你其他
学科的学习。请你给 Peter写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 说明问题
2. 提出建议。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为 80 左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Peter，
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
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。
When I worked as a nurse, I was on day duty while my workmates were on night duty. On one shift,
I sensed something just before going off duty at 11 am. I put down the tray (托盘 ) on the table and
suddenly it fell off the table. At first I thought I had accidentally knocked it over, but then I felt the whole
building shaking and heard patients were screaming.
I realized that an earthquake was happening. I quickly caught hold of a nearby patient, who was
terribly frightened and pushed her under a bed. And then, I got under another bed myself. As soon as the
earthquake stopped, I decided to try and get the patient safely outside. I carried her out and helped her
down to the grassland, where several other people had gathered.
Afraid that my other workmates were in danger, I went back inside the building again. When I met
Lucy ,our ward sister (护士长 ). I found her patient couldn't walk. We made a seat for the patient by
linking our hands and arms, and carried her outside together. We went back through the building to check
no one was left behind in our ward (病房).
Just then, we saw that a man doctor was calling for volunteers to go down to other wards with him to
help more people. So we went together. The doctor went ahead of us and found one of the nurses partially
covered with rubble (碎石 ), luckily still alive. Suddenly, the aftershock (余震 ) struck and the doctor
ordered us to leave. The brave doctor intended to stay alone and risk his own life to save the nurse.
Para 1:
However, without any hesitation, we made up our minds to stay with the doctor and save the nurse
together.______________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Para 2:
Later in the afternoon, I had time to look around and saw some destroyed buildings.______________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
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英语答案
听力（每小题 1.5分，满分 30分）
1--5 BCCAB 6---10 BCACB 11---15 BACAC 16---20 CAABB
阅读（每小题 2.5分，满分 50分）
21---23 BDC 24---27 CBAB 28---31 ABDA 32---35 DCBB
36---40 BCAFE
完型 （每小题 1分，满分 15分）
41---45 DCBBC 46---50 DCBDA 51---55 BACDA
语法填空 （每小题 1.5分，满分 15分）
56．made 57．evidence 58．that/which 59．were said 60．commonly
61．on/upon 62．became 63．a 64．bringing 65．regional
应用文 （满分 15分）
Dear Peter,
I’ve noticed a substantial increase in the assignment for our English class. While I understand the
intention to solidify our understanding, I’m concerned it might affect our abilities to balance English and
the other subjects.
Could I suggest an adjustment in the quantity or the frequency of our assignments It would help
maintain a more balanced academic workload, improving both the depth of knowledge in our subject and
a comprehensive learning experience across all subjects.
Thank you for considering my suggestion. Your guidance and support would be greatly appreciated.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
读后续写（满分 25分）
However, without any hesitation, we made up our minds to stay with the doctor and save the nurse
together. With the c______ / l______ aftershock (持续不断的 ), the whole building was s______ and
c_______(摇摇欲坠). A surge of t______ (紧张) flooded over everyone. However, the doctor asked the
t_______ (被困的) nurse to r______ calm (保持冷静). “Don’t worry! We’re going to ____ you out (把你
弄出来 )!” We s______ every minute and second (争分夺秒 ) to r______ (移除 ) the bricks and the
______ _______ (cover) her body and soon we m_______ to l___ (抬起来) the nurse out of the rubble
and c______ (背) her to the ________ outside for further t________ (进一步医治).
Later in the afternoon, I had time to look around and saw some destroyed buildings. Everything
__________ (沦为废墟). I was c______with great s______ (悲伤) and d______ (绝望) ___ the i______
(伤者) kept p______ in (涌入). It was at the very moment that the doctor and our ward sister________
(excite) i_______ (告知) me that the nurse was out of d_____ (脱离危险) and more disaster r____ (赈灾)
was __________ (在路上), which made me feel as if there was a glimpse of light coming to a dark corner.
I began to realize that _____ (face) with a________ (困境), u____ (团结) and c_______ (勇气) m______
(很重要) to w______ the s______ (渡过难关). As a nurse, I knew what I should do now.
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听力材料
Text 1
W: Excuse me, how can I get to the airport
M: You can take the airport bus. It runs every thirty minutes but if you’re in a hurry you’d better take a
taxi.
W:My flight leaves in one and a half hours, so I’d better choose the quicker option.
Text 2
W: I’m so sorry, John. I scratched your car when I was parking just now.
M: It’s no big deal, Sara. Don’t worry about it.
W: Thanks. I’ll make it up to you.
Text 3
W: How did you manage to escape
M: I pulled my sweater over my head and hurried down the burning stairs. As soon as I left the
house, the stairs were burned down.
Text 4
W: Dad, are you free later I’m meeting Sam at the cinema.
M: I’ve got to go to the sports center to pick up your brother. Is it on the way
W: Not really, but you could drop me at the train station by the shopping center.
Text 5
M: Hey, Claire. What’s up You look worried about something.
W:Oh, Joseph! I have a Physics test this afternoon and I haven’t studied enough! I hope I don’t
fail!
M: Hey, don’t panic. You still have some time. Let me help you study some more. I’m good at Physics.
Text 6
W: How may I help you
M: Yes, my doctor recommended I include more protein in my diet. I am a vegetarian. I don’t eat meat,
but I think I can drink milk.
W: Yeah, milk is a good source of protein. Come this way, we have a lot of options to choose from.
M: You’re right, there are many kinds. Hmm, I have to watch out my weight too.My doctor also warned
me against having fried and sugary food. This one has more than five grams of fat.
W: In that case I would suggest non-fat milk and you can add nuts or grains for more vitamins and
minerals.
M: Thank you, you’ve been a great help.
Text 7
W: Did you know it is more common for young people to take taxis and public transportation than to own
a car
M: I saw that this morning in the newspaper as well.
W: I guess it’s because income levels have really dropped since the last decade. Can you imagine
taking a bus everywhere
M: Traffic has gotten so bad in the city. Since last year, it’s been nearly impossible to park anywhere. That
must have led to the fact that nobody is buying cars. Also, people can order taxis on their phones
now—it’s so convenient.
W: But when you are driving, you feel so free. There are so many places a bus can’t take you to.
M:Well, I haven’t had a car for six months till now and have never looked back. Getting around has
not gotten any harder, either by bus or taxi.
W: Don’t you have to wait a long time when getting a taxi？
M: No way. These days they come so fast. The last time I had to wait more than 10 minutes was over a
month ago.
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Text 8
M: I am planning to integrate knowledge about preserving cultural heritage into classes
W: Great idea. How do you plan to do it in your literature class
M:Well, I could explore historical texts and discuss the cultural context in which they were written.
W: Interesting approach. In science class, I can talk about the scientific techniques used in preservation,
like climate control and material analysis.
M: Wonderful. Now, how do we get students actively involved in preservation
W:We can organize field trips to local museums or heritage sites, and encourage them to do volunteer
work.
M: Exactly. Involving them in projects, like starting awareness campaigns or hosting literature
competitions, could make it more meaningful.
W: I agree. So what do you think is the significance of preserving cultural heritage
M: It connects us to our roots, develops a sense of identity, and teaches us about diversity.
W: Well said. Preserving our past is not just a duty but a way to enrich our future.
Text 9
M: Wow, your office’s really nice!
W: Yeah, typical tech company office, right
M: Is that a spinning bike
W: Yeah. We have a table tennis, too. Want a game
M: I can’t believe this. Do you ever do any work
W: Sure, we do a lot of work! Sometimes you just need to take a break and clear your head, you
know.
M: You’re so lucky…You should see where I work.
W: You don’t like it
M: It’s not the size of the room that bothers me. It’s the fact that no one talks to each other. We all sit
there in rows, disconnected… It’s really uncomfortable, to be honest.
W: So why not move With your background you could find something better easily.
M: But I think if I put a couple more years in, I could move up in the company. If I leave now, the time I
spent will have been for nothing.
W: If that’s how you feel about it, why would you want to stay You really think being a manager would
be any better
M: I hope so…Anyway, I don’t want to think about it any more. How about that game table of table
tennis
W: Alright, but I should warn you, I’ve been practicing a lot…
Text 10
M: Good morning, everyone. Welcome to your first weekend painting class. My name is Jack and I will
be your teacher for the next 10 weeks. I know you are from all walks of life, and for most of you this is
your first-time painting or even your first-time doing anything artistic. Don’t worry. This course is
designed to teach you the basics of drawing and painting. In the first two weeks, you will get familiar
with some very important drawing techniques as well as understand how to use the equipment. On week
three, I will start giving you weekly homework so you can improve outside of these classes. It’s entirely
your choice to complete the homework or not. It is not a course requirement, but obviously, it will really
help you progress. After week six, you have to submit a final piece of work. This artwork will require a
lot of experimentation. After the 10th week, we will hold an exhibition at a local gallery, which both
you and your family are welcome to attend.
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