厦泉五校2024-2025学年高二年级第二学期期末联考
英语科试卷
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)
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 does the man usually order
A. Strong tea. B. White coffee. C. Espresso.
2. What is Mrs. Lamb doing now
A. Meeting Mr. Wilson. B. Introducing a project. C. Rushing to the hospital.
3. Why does the man make the phone call
A. To know about the company. B. To tell the woman his decision.
C. To ask about the interview result.
4. What did the man do at the weekend
A. He stayed at home. B. He visited a museum. C. He went camping.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A busy road. B. A local reporter. C. A lucky survivor.
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. Which part of the suit does the man dislike
A. The sleeves. B. The shoulders. C. The waist.
7. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At the grocer’s. B. At the tailor’s. C. At the cleaner’s.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What does the man feel the least satisfied with
A. The furniture. B. The light. C. The water supply.
9. What is the man’s attitude to the woman’s solution
A. Favorable. B. Disapproving. C. Casual.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10. Where does Felix usually go cycling
A. Along the riverside. B. In the nearby park. C. In the mountains.
11. What is Felix’s best cycling record
A. 120 kilometers. B. 90 kilometers. C. 30 kilometers.
12. What is Felix’s second suggestion for beginners
A. Exploring different routes. B. Buying a comfortable bike. C. Wearing a helmet at all times.
13. What is an advantage of group rides according to Felix
A. They bring more joy. B. They encourage competitiveness. C. They can help him set a new record.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Why does Andrew come to talk to Gina
A. To ask for help. B. To recommend a magazine. C. To inform her of the homework.
15. What is Gina going to do next
A. Attend a meeting. B. Prepare for an exam. C. Go swimming.
16. When is the speakers’ appointment
A. This afternoon. B. This evening. C. Tomorrow afternoon.
17. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Classmates. C. Neighbors.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What is the aim of Trash Kitchen
A. Improving people’s health. B. Reducing waste in kitchens. C. Transforming plastic into goods.
19. Who is Arthur Huang
A. A company owner. B. A professional cook. C. An environmental scientist.
20. What does Arthur Huang think about the recycling process
A. It’s expensive. B. It’s green. C. It’s time-consuming.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分 50 分)
(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
Contrary to popular belief, winter is actually a good time to travel. Below, you’ll find recommendations for the best places to visit in winter in the USA.
Sequoia(美洲杉) National Park California
This park is famous for its giant sequoia trees. And though it’s impressive to walk among 250-foot sequoias, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing through Giant Forest Grove when the towering trees are dusted with snow is pure magic.
Accommodation: The centrally located Visalia Marriott is just 40 minutes from the park gate.
Charleston, South Carolina
Start your weekend getaway on a historic carriage ride downtown in cold winter. Clip-clop past the city’s churches, see where they stored all the gunpowder back in the 1700s and learn about Charleston’s past.
Accommodation: Located in the city's historic heart, the Charleston Place hotel features plush rooms and excellent dining.
Keystone, Colorado
Ski report website On the Snow rates it the top resort for families, thanks to free parking; ski-in, ski-out lodgings; a kids-ski-free program; and beginner terrain (地形).
Accommodation: Keystone Lodge and Spa has cozy mountain-inspired rooms and lofts, a heated outdoor pool and hot tub.
Park City, Utah
Located just 40 minutes from Salt Lake City, the largest ski resort in the United States is known for its light, dry snow, sunny skies and variety of terrain.
Accommodation: Marriott’s Summit Watch is an affordable option located right in Park City, and it offers accessible rooms.
21. What will travelers do in Charleston
A. Walk along giant sequoia trees. B. Ski through snow-covered forests.
C. Explore the historic city. D. Swim in a heated outdoor pool.
22. Which destination gives kids a chance to ski for free
A. Sequoia National Park. B. Charleston. C. Keystone. D. Park City.
23. What do the four destinations have in common
A. They are located 40 minutes from the nearby city. B. They are famous national parks in the USA.
C. They offer carriage rides at weekends. D. They offer a range of cold-weather fun.
B
When Charlotte Liebling was in college, she volunteered at a store that sold secondhand goods. She observed that people brought items to donate, including stuffed toys (毛绒玩具). Liebling could tell that the toys held great emotional value for their owners. So she felt sad when the toys were sold very cheaply, put in the dog-toy section, or thrown away.
One night, when Liebling got home from work, she started doing some research. She realized that it wasn’t happening only in her town. Worldwide, she learned, millions of toys end up in landfills every year. “If we can change the view that the stuffed toys lose their value once they’ve been loved,” she recalls, “then we can show people that they have so much left in them, and give them to others.” That’s how the Loved Before, a toy-adoption agency, began.
The process starts when someone donates a soft toy. The original owner writes down the name of the toy and a story about it. Liebling and her team believe that sharing what makes the toy unique helps potential new owners understand its value.
Next, the toy is cleaned, photographed, and packaged with its name and story. Every Monday, toys are posted for adoption on the Loved Before website. The company makes a charitable donation of at least half of the profit from the sale of each toy.
Since its creation in 2019, Loved Before has sold more than 50,000 stuffed toys. “But the company’s goal is more than just trying to save some toys from landfills,” Liebling says. “We are trying to change people’s views on a really wide level.” She explains that Loved Before hopes to teach kids “about the value of loving secondhand things again, in the hope that it will go far beyond the idea of teddy bears”. Loved Before is writing a new chapter in the life cycle of toys.
24．Why did Liebling feel sad about secondhand stuffed toys as a volunteer
A．They were not appreciated. B．They were priced quite high.
C．They had no emotional value. D．Their owners couldn’t find them.
25．What does Liebling think is the key to saving used stuffed toys
A．Encouraging people to claim their lost toys. B．Persuading the original owners to keep them.
C．Preventing them from being thrown into landfills. D．Making people realize their value can be passed on.
26．How does Loved Before highlight its toys
A．By offering appealing discounts. B．By including the toys’ history.
C．By making up stories for them. D．By changing the toys’ appearance.
27．Which of the following can best describe Liebling
A．Ambitious and critical. B．Intelligent and firm.
C．Innovative and caring. D．Adaptable and modest.
C
Artificial intelligence models can trick each other into disobeying their creators and providing banned instructions for making drugs, or even building a bomb, suggesting that preventing such AI “jailbreaks” is more difficult than it seems.
Many publicly available large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, have hard-coded rules that aim to prevent them from exhibiting racial or sexual discrimination, or answering questions with illegal or problematic answers — things they have learned from humans via training data. But that hasn’t stopped people from finding carefully designed instructions that block these protections, known as “jailbreaks”, making AI models disobey the rules.
Now, Arush Tagade at Leap Laboratories and his co-workers have found a process of jailbreaks. They found that they could simply instruct one LLM to convince other models to adopt a persona (角色), which is able to answer questions the base model has been programmed to refuse. This process is called “persona modulation (调节)”.
Tagade says this approach works because much of the training data consumed by large models comes from online conversations, and the models learn to act in certain ways in response to different inputs. By having the right conversation with a model, it is possible to make it adopt a particular persona, causing it to act differently.
There is also an idea in AI circles, one yet to be proven, that creating lots of rules for an AI to prevent it displaying unwanted behaviour can accidentally create a blueprint for a model to act that way. This potentially leaves the AI easy to be tricked into taking on an evil persona. “If you’re forcing your model to be good persona, it somewhat understands what a bad persona is,” says Tagade.
Yinzhen Li at Imperial College London says it is worrying how current models can be misused, but developers need to weigh such risks with the potential benefits of LLMs. “Like drugs, they also have side effects that need to be controlled,” she says.
28．What does the AI jailbreak refer to
A．The technique to break restrictions of AI models. B．The initiative to set hard-coded rules for AI models.
C．The capability of AI models improving themselves. D．The process of AI models learning new information.
29．What can we know about the persona modulation
A．It can help AI models understand emotions. B．It prevents AI learning via online conversations.
C．It can make AI models adopt a particular persona. D．It forces AI models to follow only good personas.
30．What is Yinzhen Li’s attitude towards LLMs
A．Unclear. B．Cautious. C．Approving. D．Negative.
31．Which can be a suitable title for the text
A．LLMs: Illegal Learning Models B．LLMs: The Latest Advancement
C．AI Jailbreaks: A New Challenge D．AI Jailbreaks: A Perfect Approach
D
There’s a popular saying that if only one voice is allowed to exist; then that one voice must be a lie. This quote couldn’t be more relevant now, as many businesses and platforms are using shady practices to silence negative feedback and ensure only those voices benefiting them remain. This practice is so-called “artificial review boosting”, and has been influencing objectivity in reviews ever since.
Its origin dates back to the 20th century when businesses would hand out free samples to obtain a better reputation. However, the practice rises to a new extreme with the emergence of e-commerce platforms. Many online businesses do whatever it takes to ensure high-rating scores, either through giving bonuses and rewards to customers who leave a good review or through bothering and threatening those who leave a negative one. This behavior is not only morally corrupt but also illegal, and it is absurd that many consumers feel they can’t leave negative feedback out of fear that businesses will cause trouble.
It’s apparent that this problem is getting out of hand, but how can we fix it Regulator intervention would certainly help. There should be a tougher crackdown on illegal practices, and e-commerce platforms should be required to protect the privacy of their users. Nevertheless, this is just a small part of the changes needed, as the rating system as a whole needs restructuring. That’s because this system rewards dishonest sellers rather than those selling quality products, and e-commerce platforms, with their profits unaffected, turn a blind eye to its faults.
Against all odds, honest feedback has persisted and people who voice their true opinions still exist, but they are becoming rarer. There’s an old saying that if you put a frog in boiling water, it will leap out, but if you cook the frog slowly in warm water, it won’t notice being cooked alive. We consumers are just like frogs — it’s easy for us to fight together against terrible acts robbing our freedom, but we often ignore when the same freedom is gradually taken from us. There will be no grand coup de grace (致命一击) that ends honest panies will just let it fade away slowly but we mustn’t allow that to happen because consumers play a more important role in keeping honest feedback.
32. What is the main issue discussed in the text
A. The illegal practices of consumers.
B. The history of e-commerce platforms.
C. The benefits of free samples for businesses.
D. The decline of honest feedback due to artificial review boosting.
33. How do businesses ensure high-rating scores according to the text
A. By improving product quality.
B. By cooperating with regulators.
C. By restructuring the rating system.
D. By rewarding positive reviews and threatening negative reviewers.
34. What does the frog analogy imply about consumers
A. They are as adaptable as frogs in hot water.
B. They are easily frightened by sudden threats.
C. They fail to notice the gradual loss of their freedom.
D. They should fight against terrible acts immediately.
35. What does the author suggest about the current rating system
A. It effectively promotes honest sellers.
B. It prioritizes dishonest sellers over honest ones.
C. It has been improved by e-commerce platforms.
D. It is unaffected by consumer feedback and product quality.
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 importance of self-improvement often goes unnoticed. Truth is — you can’t run away from yourself. The idea should be to focus on continuous self-development at every stage of life.____36____
Increase self-awareness
The first step of self-improvement asks you to become more self-aware. Self-awareness is an ongoing journey. As life goes on, you meet with different experiences and challenges. ____37____. To be on the path of self-improvement, it’s important to never lose touch with yourself.
Improve strengths(优点)
Self-improvement lets you identify your personal strengths. ____38____. It gives you a better understanding of what you are seeking and where you are likely to thrive (繁荣兴旺). It helps you set life goals and make them happen.
Step out of the comfort zone
Choosing to work on improving yourself requires you to step out of your comfort zone. It lets you face your fears, try new things, and challenge yourself. There will be times when you’ll discover a new side of your personality. ____39____. Don’t let failures get you frustrated. And never get too comfortable in familiar spaces because life begins outside your comfort zone.
____40____
People who’re invested in their continuous self-improvement come with an extremely positive attitude towards learning. Instead of being ignorant and escaping from their problems, they make it a point to learn from their mistakes to grow and succeed. This is a wonderful quality to have as having a learning attitude is instrumental in achieving success.
A. Improve mental health
B. Develop a learning attitude
C. And knowing your strengths is important
D. However, there will also be times when you’ll fail
E. They make you more aware of your personality, thoughts and feelings
F. After all, you can only achieve what you want when you know what you want
G. Here are some reasons why self-improvement is important regardless of your age
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，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Last spring, I was fortunate to be chosen to participate in an exchange study program. In my application letter, I was careful to ____41____ how much I wanted to see France; evidently, my excitement really came through in my words. Once I ____42____ that I was going, all I could think about was the fun of foreign travel and making all sorts of new and interesting friends. While travelling was inspiring and meeting people was exciting, nothing about my term in France was what I ____43____.
The moment I arrived in Paris, I was ____44____ by a nice French couple who would become my host parents. My entire experience was joyous and exciting ____45____ I received some shocking news from my program coordinator: There had been a death in my host parents’ extended family. They had to travel outside France for several weeks. That afternoon, I had to move out of one family’s house into another. The exchange coordinator told me I’d have a ____46____ this time and asked whether I could share a bedroom with an English speaker. To avoid the temptation to ____47____ my mother tongue, I asked not to be ____48____ with an English-speaking roommate. When I got to my new room, I ____49____ myself to my new roommate Paolo, a Brazilian the same age as I, whom I was surprised to find playing one of my favorite CDs! In just a few hours, we knew we’d be good friends for the rest of the ____50____.
I left France with many ____51____, so when people asked me what my favorite part of the trip was, they are always ____52____ to hear me talk about my Brazilian friend Paolo and scores of weekdays in class, weeknights on the town, and weekends ____53____ France we enjoyed together. I love how people can seem so different, but turn out to be so ___54___. The most valuable lesson I gained from studying in France wasn’t just to respect the French people but to respect all people, for your next best friend could be just a ____55____ away. I would recommend an exchange program to anyone who wants to experience foreign cultures and gain meaningful friendships.
41. A. discuss B. express C. announce D. argue
42. A. approved B. knew C. warned D. denied
43. A. anticipated B. liked C. suspected D. feared
44. A. sponsored B. witnessed C. greeted D. supported
45. A. once B. when C. since D. until
46. A. housekeeper B. leader C. roommate D. colleague
47. A. miss B. appreciate C. speak D. master
48. A. combined B. integrated C. involved D. placed
49. A. led B. introduced C. devoted D. adapted
50. A. term B. week C. month D. vacation
51. A. presents B. suitcases C. dreams D. stories
52. A. surprised B. inspired C. insensitive D. impatient
53. A. studying B. exploring C. describing D. investigating
54. A. generous B. independent C. similar D. friendly
55. A. continent B. city C. town D. neighborhood
第二节：(10个小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
A unique food trend has recently gained 56. ____________ (popular) among young people in China. Known as “leftover food blind boxes”, these innovative meal options provide a convenient and affordable way 57. ( enjoy) delicious food while also reducing food waste. So far this concept 58. ____________ (attract) the attention of many curious young individuals. The concept of “leftover food blind boxes”59. (originate )abroad, specifically from an app called Too Good To Go that started in Denmark in 2015. Its goal is to fight against food waste by offering surplus (剩余的) unsold food from nearby stores and restaurants 60.________ a reduced price.
Inspired by videos posted by Chinese creators living abroad 61. ____________ shared their experiences, Chinese consumers and businesses have quickly accepted the idea, 62. ____________ (lead) to similar operations in major Chinese cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu. The operational methods of the “leftover food blind box” model can vary between stores. Some boxes contain pre-packed meals 63. ____________ (base) on a store’s sales before the evening, while others allow 64. (customer) to choose from what still remains in the store around closing time. However, the latter option is less common. The contents of the blind boxes are often only revealed upon opening, adding 65. ____________ element of surprise to the dining experience.
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，你打算在暑假期间为来华的外国游客当导游。请给某旅游公司写一封邮件，内容包括：
1.你为外国游客当导游的申请；
2.你为外国游客当导游的优势；
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Sir/Madam,
I’m Li Hua, a high school student.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours faithfully,
Li Hua
(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 was in middle school, my family moved to Seattle, where my parents started their new business — a small grocery store downstairs my house. As a girl of shy and reserved nature, I had to take a fresh start to fit into the sophisticated city life.
One sunny day, my school announced an exciting event, a talent show for the local food bank. Students were encouraged to showcase their unique talents in front of the public in the city hall on National Day. A buzz of excitement fed the school as everyone began preparing for the big day. Deep down, I felt a spark of curiosity and a desire to participate. However, my self-doubt held me back, “I don’t have any special skills to share.”
Days turned into weeks, and the talent show drew closer. I couldn’t shake the upsetting feeling until one day, Emma, one of the most popular girls in my class, came to me while I was helping in the grocery store after class. “How about singing together in the talent show ” She grinned, “I heard you singing a tune, along the way back home. I can’t help following you here.” Gosh, I couldn’t believe my ears. Emma, with personality and popularity, acknowledged my little talent. Since Emma had the world’s prettiest voice, I felt like being favoured by fortune.
“You two The talent show for the food bank ” My mum bent towards us and her face lit up. “A big occasion.” Then a light bulb seemed to go in her head. “Why not practise right now upstairs I bet you’ll be a perfect match.” Winking at us, she seemed to know we were thinking alike.
Emma and I embarked on rehearsing almost every single day after school. We brainstormed, exchanged ideas and rehearsed the scene. As the days rolled by, I was feeling pretty good about our act. But the day before the performance, Emma called that she had an acute stomachache and was not in any shape to perform.
注意：
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
I was completely knocked out by the news.
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Paragraph 2:
Finally came the big moment.
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厦泉五校2024-2025学年高二年级第二学期期末联考
英语科参考答案及评分标准
第一部分 听力（30分）
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
1—5 BCBAC
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分 22.5分)
6—10 ABCBB 11—15 ACAAC 16—20 CBCAB
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)
21. C 22. C 23. D
24．A 25．D 26．B 27．C
28．A 29．C 30．B 31．C
32. D 33. D 34. C 35. B
第二节：(共5小题, 每小题2. 5分, 共12. 5分)
36. G 37. E 38. C 39. D 40. B
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, 共15分)
41. B 42. B 43. A 44. C 45. D 46. C 47. C 48. D 49. B 50. A 51. D 52. A 53. B 54. C 55. A
第二节 (共10小题；每小题1. 5分, 满分15分)
56. popularity 57. to enjoy 58. has attracted 59. originated 60. at
61. who/that 62. leading 63. based 64. customers 65. an
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
Dear Sir/Madam,
I’m Li Hua, a high school student. I’m writing to apply for the position as a tour guide for foreign visitors during the summer holiday.
Firstly, I have a good command of English, which means I am able to communicate freely and fluently in English. In addition, in the past three years I have taken part in many social activities in which I performed well and gained rich experience. Furthermore, my interest and skill in communication and teamwork contribute to my application for the job.
I would appreciate it if you could consider my application and provide me with a chance to spread Chinese culture among foreigners.
Yours faithfully,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
One possible version:
I was completely knocked out by the news. What should I do Having prepared for such a long time, I didn’t think of that coming up. Feeling at a loss, I was brainstorming as hard as I could to think of a solution, when a gentle touch on my back brought me back to reality. It was my mum, who looked at me with care and concern. “You have prepared for it enough. You can do it by yourself.” She said after my stumbled explanation. I looked back at her eyes, and a sense of confidence and warmness swelled up in my heart. Yes, I could do it myself.
Finally came the big moment. Looking around the audience, I stepped onto the stage, with butterflies in my stomach. My voice trembled at first, but with the melodies flew around, the nervousness was gone with the wind. Emotions filled in my song, I performed as naturally as I spoke every day. I saw my mum, who was looking at me with reassurance and care. It turned out to be a good performance, which helped me conquer my fears and turned me into a new person.
录音原文
Text 1
W: What would you like to drink The same as usual
M: Actually, I need something stronger than white coffee. (1) I have an important meeting at 9:00 p.m. Please give me an espresso.
Text 2
M: I’ll invite Mrs. Lamb to talk about the project.
W: Sorry to interrupt, Mr. Wilson. I just got a message from Mrs. Lamb. Her husband suddenly fell down the stairs and hurt his legs. She is on her way to the hospital now. (2)
Text 3（第3题为推断题）
M: Good morning. This is Luis. I attended an interview at your company the day before yesterday.
W: Good morning. I’m about to call you and to see if you have made a decision.
M: Yes. I’ve decided to join you.
W: That’s good news.
Text 4
W: The museum was so crowded. It ruined my weekend. What about you
M: I had planned to go camping somewhere a bit far away. But my car broke down. I couldn’t go anywhere, and I just watched some films on TV. (4)
Text 5（第5题为主旨大意题）
M: Did anybody get injured in the car crash on Pittwater Road
W: No. I heard one of the people involved in the crash had just survived a fire the other day.
M: What a lucky person!
Text 6（第7题为推断题）
W: Hi, how can I help you
M: I recently bought a suit online. When it arrived, I tried it on. I found it fitted well at the shoulders and the waist. But its sleeves were too loose. (6)
W: Got it. I can help you with that problem.
M: But please don’t make them too tight. I still want to be able to move my elbows.
W: No worries. I’ll make sure that you feel comfortable.
M: How long will it take
W: It will take a week. And I will wash it for you.
M: OK. Thanks.
Text 7（第9题为推断题）
W: Good evening. How may I assist you
M: This is Room 302. I have quite a few complaints about the room. (8) First, I specifically requested a double room, but I was given a single room.
W: I do apologize for this. I’ll make a note of it.
M: Also, the furniture in the room is old and shabby; the towels are like sandpaper; the light switch is broken. Worst of all, there is no hot water in the bathroom. (8)
W: I’m sorry. I’ll send technicians to your room to check them.
M: No. I don’t need that. I won’t pay for all these problems. I want the room I booked.
W: I’m afraid we are fully booked tonight. I assure you we will address the issues quickly.
M: Just forget it! I want to talk to your manager.
shabby 破烂的；破旧的
sandpaper 砂纸
Text 8
W: I heard you are really into cycling, Felix. Do you have a regular cycling route (10)
M: Yes. I spend most of my spare time riding in the nearby park, (10) and I also occasionally ride along the riverside or in the mountains.
W: Wonderful. What’s your cycling record (11)
M: My first ride was 30 kilometers and now my best record is four times that distance! (11)
W: Amazing! You have sheer willpower. Any tips for beginners like me (12)
M: First, get a comfortable bike. Plus always wear a helmet for safety. (12) Thirdly, explore different routes. It will bring you a lot of fun.
W: Good. Then what do you think of taking part in group rides (13)
M: It’s fantastic. You can meet fellow cyclists and share experiences with them. And the atmosphere is always relaxing. After all, it’s all for fun, not for competition. (13)
W: That’s true. Thank you.
willpower 意志力；毅力
Text 9（第14、17题为推断题）
M: Hi, Gina. (15) I’m working on my math homework but I can’t seem to figure out the last problem and our teacher is out of town. I was wondering if you could give me a hand.
W: Good afternoon, Andrew. Well, I did solve the last one. But I’m not sure if my answer is right.
M: At least you finally worked it out. Would you like to grab a coffee with me now We could go over all of the problems.
W: Oh, I have swim training in a few minutes, (15) and I have to study for tomorrow’s biology exam this afternoon, but I could meet you right after dinner.
M: Uh, I have a meeting to discuss The Signal then.
W: Pardon me, the what
M: The Signal, you know, the campus literary magazine. It is published monthly.
W: Oh, sorry. I just transferred here this month.
M: Anyway, what about tomorrow … maybe after lunch (16)
W: Great. See you around 1:00 p.m. (16)
Text 10
A workshop is giving new life to bottle caps, food packaging, old toys, and other kinds of plastic waste. The zero-waste workshop known as Trash Kitchen gives people hands-on experience in the recycling process. People take plastic waste, then soften it and shape it into something of value directly in front of them within two hours. It aims to recycle waste material into goods for people to buy. (18) Arthur Huang, who started the company that holds the workshop, (19) said: “What we are trying to show in the Trash Kitchen is to let you see, feel, and touch within minutes how this process can actually work without secondary pollution.” (20) Besides, consumers can also take part in the workshop. It allows them to get first-hand experience, so that they would think twice about producing trash and pay more attention to reusable goods. Arthur Huang believes that if everyone can do their best to use less plastic and recycle it, that will make a big difference to the environment.
