黑龙江省牡丹江市第一高级中学2025-2026学年高二上学期9月月考英语试卷（含答案，无听力音频有听力原文）

2024 级高二学年上学期 9 月考试英语试题
时长：120 分钟 分值：150 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 1.5 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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是 C。
What did the woman do yesterday evening
She watched TV.
She went shopping.
She attended a show.
What is the man's suggestion
A. Taking a rest. B. Going for a coffee. C. Having a snack.
What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A weekend plan. B. A wedding invitation. C. A business deal.
Where is Barbara going tonight
A. To a gym. B. To her grandma's. C. To the doctor's.
What is Alex doing
A. He’s having breakfast. B. He’s feeding a cat. C. He’s reading a book.
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。
Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a fitness center. B. In a sports shop. C. In a clinic.
What does the man advise the woman to do
Buy high-quality sportswear.
Keep working out regularly.
Avoid over-exercising.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。
Why does the man make the call
To reserve a table.
To ask about a party.
To postpone a meeting.
What time should the man arrive on Friday evening
A. At 5: 30. B. At 6: 30, C. At 8:00.
What is the man's name
A. Brown. B. Anderson. C. Howard.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。
Why does Sarah come to talk to Jacob
To make an appointment.
To seek his advice.
To explain a decision.
How many people are there in Sarah's group
A. Three. B. Four. C. Five.
What is the relationship between the speakers
Classmates.
Fellow workers.
Teacher and student.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 16 题。
How often does the band come to perform in the park
A. Three times a year. B. Once a year. C. Every other year.
What kind of music will be played this evening
A. Country music. B. Jazz. C. Rock and roll.
What will Jannie do next
A. Catch a bus. B. Listen to a lecture. C. Go to the library.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
Why did the speaker go to the hotel
To deliver a speech.
To arrange a conference.
To interview Mr. Rochester.
What did Mr. Rochester do soon after he bought the hotel
He talked with the staff members.
He had the old carpets replaced.
He ran a six-month training project.
What did Susan do when she met Mr. Rochester the second time
She was a cleaner.
She was a secretary.
She was a receptionist.
What does the speaker think is key to Mr. Rochester's success
Managing time efficiently.
Valuing human relationships.
Possessing a good memory.
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）
A
Bringing your pet along on a trip is easy if you have the right equipment. Here’s everything they need for a comfortable, stress-free break.
TRACTIVE DOG 6
A small and portable device can connect to your phone via an app. It uses GPS to spot your dog accurately, with a battery that lasts up to 14 days. You can track their location in real time and set virtual fences—get an alert if they run beyond the area you choose. It also keeps an eye on their daily habits: how well they sleep, how much they bark, and any small changes in their health.
Price: 59 plus a regular subscription fee.
NEO-SKIN DICKY BAG
This bag keeps bad smells locked in, thanks to a built-in air freshener. It’s perfect for storing used poop bags when you’re out, and it’s easy to wash. There’s a special slot to hold new bags, so you’ll always have spares ready. No more messy or smelly trips with your dog.
Price: 38.
SALTROCK QUENCH
This clever bottle combines a water container with a foldable bowl, making it easy to give your dog a drink anywhere. Just press a button to pop out the bowl, even when moving. It also has a loop strap (环扣带), so you can attach it to your bag and carry it with ease.
Price: 12.
What is the NEO-SKIN DICKY BAG mainly used for
A．Storing used waste bags. B．Keeping dog food fresh. C．Tracking the dogs accurately. D．Washing the dogs along the trip.
What do the SALTROCK QUENCH and TRACTIVE DOG 6 have in common
They are both waterproof. B．They both monitor health. C．They are both easy to carry. D．They both need a subscription.
Where is this passage most probably from
A．A pet clinic notice. B．A travel safety guide.
C．A pet training textbook. D．A pet supplies advertisement.
B
One of the best memories I have from my childhood is the time my mother read to me. When it was cold outside, we sat on the couch late at night with the fire blazing in the fireplace. I leaned against her shoulder and watched the lines on her face disappear as she used her voice to imitate the characters in the book.
It could have been her time to relax after taking care of children and a husband all day, but instead, she would smile when I slipped out of my bed and came tiptoeing back into the living room after everyone else was asleep. Being the youngest of 11 children, sometimes, it was easy to get lost in the crowd, and I cherished those moments; I could sit close to her and know it was just my time.
My mother’s lines would melt away during those moments because she wasn't thinking about cooking, cleaning, disciplining, or paying the bills. When she read Cinderella to me, she would make me feel the transition from ashes to riches because she was using her imagination to feel it, too.
When I became a busy parent with my children, I understood my mother’s sacrifices for sharing that late-night story time with me. But, somehow, I think she needed it as much as I did.
Years later, I had the opportunity to visit an elementary school recently to read to the first-grade class for National Children’s book week. Besides helping a child develop a love for reading, it is a beautiful way to be close to your children and instills a sense of security they never forget. It’s when the parent focuses on the child without distractions, and a child can feel that. I did. For a moment, we aren’t adults with all the answers and rules, but someone lost in a story with our children.
Reading and letting our imagination travel is not just for children, either. When I am at my busiest and feel the most stressed in my life, I find a book and let myself get lost for a
while. The difference between reading a book, hanging out on your iPad, or lounging in front of the television to relax is that when you read a book, the story can be what you imagine it to be, and you can learn as fast or as slow as you want to. I like that.
What impressed the author most
A．His mother read to him during his childhood.
Mom warmed him with the fire in the fireplace.
They sat on the couch enjoying the TV series.
He imitated the characters in the book.
What made the author have contradictory feelings
He slipped out of his bed and tiptoed to mum.
He did everything when others were asleep.
He was always lost in the crowd.
He stole mum’s time to relax but enjoyed it.
Which is the benefit of reading together according to the passage
It helps kids perform well in elementary school.
It helps kids form a sense of security.
It helps parents focus on reading without distractions.
It helps adults find answers and rules.
What is the passage mainly aimed at
Calling for kids to read more classical literature. B．Promoting the idea of parent-child reading.
C．Advertising for National Children’s book week. D．Relieving everyday stress.
C
What is your ideal garden Perhaps you’re thinking of beautiful flowers, inviting paths and insects eating the plants. While it sounds odd, insects are necessary to holistic(整体的) gardening, a gardening method that uses native plants to better our local ecosystems.
“As we think about garden design, we often start with the color palette, the amount of sunlight and the soil conditions,” says Mark Konlock, Director of Horticulture at Green Bay Botanical Gardens. “The holistic approach takes those concepts and adds another layer to provide value for insects and other parts of the ecosystem.” This begins with choosing plants that have evolved in your local conditions.
“With natives, you’re able to reduce the amount of upkeep and have plants that stand
extreme conditions, like drought or wet soils,” he explains. “Once those plants are established, you don’t have to water them, fertilize them or use pesticides.” Looking at the big picture, those benefits overflow into the environment. An example is plants that like wet soil; they can be added to a rain garden to filter ( 过滤) the groundwater and reduce runoff. And when you don’t use pesticides in the garden, you can focus on letting insects grow.
Of course, tolerating all kinds of insects takes some effort. “We’re used to avoiding insect damage in our gardens, so it takes a bit of retraining our minds to help us see the value of letting those insects eat the plants,” Mark says. Chewing insects serve as prey for other members of the ecosystem, such as birds, and in many species, those that survive the larval stage develop into pollinators ( 授粉者) that we like to see. As pollinators continue losing habitat, it becomes more vital to assist them, as they’re responsible for one-third of our food supply.
What is an advantage of holistic gardening
It can make plants more inviting. B．It can enhance local ecosystems.
C．It can popularize gardening. D．It can control the reproduction of insects.
What does the underlined word “upkeep” mean in paragraph 3
Design. B．Improvement. C．Decoration. D．Maintenance.
What do we know about native plants from the text
They are beneficial to the environment.
They are sensitive to various pesticides.
They can help to filter the drinking water.
They need more light compared to foreign plants.
What message does the last paragraph mainly convey
A．Birds are responsible for our food supply. B．Pollinators face threats of losing their habitats.
C．People should avoid insect damage in gardens.
D．Insects play an important role in the food chain.
D
How many different emotions do you think you can communicate to people with your face Do you have the same facial expressions as the people from different cultures Read this passage to find out what scientists have just discovered about this topic.
New research suggests that there are only four basic facial expressions of emotion. However, how these expressions are interpreted (解释) might depend on where you are from.
Research by scientists from the Institute of Neuroscience and Psychology at the University of Glasgow has challenged the traditional view of how the face expresses emotions. It was widely believed that six basic emotions (happiness, sadness, fear, anger, surprise and disgust) were expressed and recognized across different cultures. However, the University of Glasgow’s work now suggests that the human face only has four basic expressions of emotion. This is because some pairs of emotions are impossible to distinguish( 辨别). Fear and surprise, for example, both share wide open eyes. The facial expressions for anger and disgust also look the same.
So if our faces are only able to express four basic emotions, how do we communicate a much more complex kind of feeling The study found that the way expressions are interpreted is different in different cultures. However, while looking at how people from the East and West look at different parts of the face during facial expression recognition, scientists found that although there are some common features across cultures, the six basic facial expressions of emotion are not recognized universally.
What interests people about the cross-cultural aspect of the research This work leads to understanding which emotions we share and appreciating our differences.
What did the University of Glasgow find
A．Six basic emotions greatly influence our character. B．Six basic emotions can be recognized.
C．It is easy to tell from the basic facial expressions.
D．Some of the six facial expressions are similar.
Which group may be the four basic facial expressions of emotion
Sadness, fear, anger and surprise. B．Anger, sadness, fear and happiness. C．Happiness, surprise, sadness and fear. D．Disgust, happiness, anger and sadness.
What can we learn according to Paragraph 3
Basic facial expressions are not universal.
Facial expressions can’t show complex feelings.
Western people have more kinds of facial expressions.
The way to express emotions changes with time.
Which is the proper title for the passage
What Does Your Face Say B．How Do We Communicate C．What Are the Six Basic Emotions D．Do We Have the Same Expressions
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。
What is volunteer travel
Volunteer travel involves taking a trip where all or part of the purpose of the trip is to participate in an arranged service opportunity helping others. Typically, the volunteer activity takes place in a foreign country, but some opportunities can involve national or regional projects. 36
Charitable interests often go far beyond national boundaries. People in developed countries become interested in the struggles of people in less developed countries. 37 Volunteer travel is a way to combine a visit to a new location with meaningful work that has a direct impact on communities in other parts of the world.
38 Historically, church groups made up a large part of this market. Once a year a religious organization or church would organize a trip to another country. 39 For example, it would be to help build a school in an impoverished(贫困的)area, or dig wells so a village would have clean water, or engage in hundreds of other projects that would impact those less fortunate. As international travel became easier and the Internet made communication between countries much easier, the interest in volunteer travel increased.
40 Volunteering in other countries has become as accessible as browsing a website and signing up. Instead of traveling with a group that is organized at the volunteers home base, the volunteer may join a group that gathers at the worksite from all over the world. This sort of volunteer travel is sometimes referred to as voluntourism or vacanteerism.
A．The primary purpose of the trip was very specific.
B．This type of travel has been an option for many years. C．Educational institutions also made volunteer travel an option. D．Sometimes, donating money is not enough to satisfy the need to help.
E．The Internet has helped make community service in general more popular.
F． These trips are usually arranged by church organizations, human interest groups or non-profits.
G．A new trend is that for-profit tour operators arrange group travel around volunteer opportunities.
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）
第一节 完形填空（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
On campus of Penn State, students hurried between classes and clubs, pursuing their dreams with passion. Influenced by others, I chased every opportunity with 41 to build a perfect resume. Struggling for excellence wasn’t wrong. 42 , somewhere along the way, I 43 perfecting resume with chasing absolute perfection, and my life became a(an) 44 checklist. I constantly ran toward the next goal, rarely stopping to enjoy the present.
When I began my final semester abroad in England as an exchange student, I didn’t expect that fast pace to 45 . I arrived in England jet-lagged and disoriented (晕头转向). Despite the 46 , I still reached for my to-do list to plan my tasks in the next long drive to the campus.
But the moment I stepped onto campus, something was different — yet, 47 , it felt familiar. The campus was calm and students led a 48 and slow life. They paused to enjoy walks between classes and shared simple beautiful moments during meals — things I had long 49 . They enjoyed each moment — because they were fully 50 , not because it was extraordinary. It 51 me of my childhood, when I had time to 52 every possibility.
Their rhythm 53 my soul, changing something in me. Among people valuing the 54 as much as the destination, I began to rediscover beauty in the world and within myself. I learned that pursuing perfection doesn’t mean 55 ahead, but means being engaged to appreciate the journey while moving forward.
41．A．caution B．ease C．determination D．respect 42．A．However B．Instead C．Thus D．Meanwhile 43．A．compared B．confused C．balanced D．equipped 44．A．excellent B．useful C．brief D．endless 45．A．slow down B．pay off C．carry over D．speed up 46．A．curiosity B．excitement C．exhaustion D．anxiety 47．A．strangely B．typically C．normally D．obviously 48．A．comfortable B．productive C．complex D．peaceful 49．A．valued B．sought C．ignored D．found 50．A．playful B．involved C．intelligent D．social
51．A．relieved B．reminded C．informed D．convinced 52．A．remove B．offer C．predict D．explore 53．A．calmed B．disturbed C．shocked D．entered 54．A．hardship B．victory C．journey D．outcome 55．A．waiting B．staying C．planning D．rushing 第二节 语法填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
56 (bear) into a family of dough sculptors, Lang Jiaziyu began learning dough sculpture at the age of 3. She 57 (be) passionate about traditional crafts since childhood. And now she digitally catalogs existing dough sculpture works, protects them through 58 (technique) means such as 3D scanning and shares her artifacts and creative process online, 59 (spread) these intangible cultural heritages and gaining 2 million fans.
On Facebook, young internet users created a group called “Social Distance Powwow”,
60 they share videos on Native American cultural traditions like drumming and dancing to connect Indigenous people and spread 61 (aware) about Native American cultures.
In the opinion of Zhou Min, assistant dean of the School of Journalism and Communication at Beijing Normal University, intangible cultural heritage has 62 (it)fragility, but through digital technology, it can gain resilience.
The communique of the Third Plenary Session of 63 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China called on the Chinese people 64 (boost) cultural confidence and work to carry forward traditional Chinese culture, catch up 65 the latest trends in information technology, cultivate a vast pool of talent in the cultural sector, and ignite the cultural creativity of the entire nation.
第三节 单词拼写 （共 8 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 8 分）
It is e (极其重要的，必不可少的) that you have some experience.
We interviewed a number of candidates but none of them i (使留下深刻印象) us.
We didn’t d (应得) to win, we didn’t play well.
Basic human rights, including freedom of speech, are now g (保证，确保).
There was an e (尴尬的) look on her face when she made a mistake in her speech.
Beyond people’s e (预期，预料), interest rates didn’t rise.
We were d (战胜，打败) by 3 goals to 2.
We would like to see closer c (合作) between parents and schools.
第四节 单句语法填空 （共 7 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 7 分）
(surround) by nature not only sparked my creativity but also offered a much-needed break from the usual hustle and bustle of school life.
Ancient alchemists (炼金师) in China spent centuries trying (discover) an elixir (灵丹妙药) of life.
As we stood under a tree, some headlights appeared. A car pulled up just about a few meters away by the street. Soon, a woman got out of the car. “I’ll ask her for directions,” I said to Doris. She agreed and whispered, “I hope she can speak English.”
注意：
续写词数应为 150 个左右；
请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Then, I walked towards the woman with hope.
All in all, I would prefer gymnastics rather than jogging, is slow.
It was Wei Yuan, in his book, Haiguo Tuzhi, first introduced modern technologies and ideas to China.
This is a very demanding job and you need to think your feet.
These weapons could fire accuracy at targets 3000 yards away.
Most things worth (have) never come easy.
第四部分 写作（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。
It was our first time exploring a foreign country on our own, without a tour guide
leading the way. My friend Doris and I had a week-long tour there and believed we could explore this town alone then. After breakfast, we confidently started the trip. After a full day of exciting exploration, the sky turned from clear blue to gray, with dark clouds gathering.
As we walked along the ancient street to our hotel, raindrops began falling. Everyone around us took cover. “Should we take a taxi ” I asked aloud, the rain being so loud that I had to raise my voice. “It’s only a ten-minute walk, and let’s go much faster,” Doris shouted back.
I found her explanation of directions only confused us, however hard she tried.
As the rain and wind increased, we quickened our pace. The ancient street was soon covered with deep water that quickly made our shoes totally wet. Suddenly, the big thunder sounded! Dusk had turned into total darkness, which was only interrupted by the sudden lightning from the sky. Finally, we realized we had been walking for a much longer time than it should have taken us to reach the hotel. We had taken a wrong turn somewhere. We were lost! What’s worse, both of our cell phones were powered off, so we couldn’t call for help, and the street was empty.
Shocked, we headed back down the street, wishing to find the right direction. It was still raining cats and dogs. Our clothes and bags were completely wet. Later looking out into the darkness through the shrubs ( 灌木) along the street, we realized we had come to a residential neighborhood. “Let’s just wait for a minute,” Doris said.
参考答案
听力（每题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）
1-5 BAABC 6-10 ABACB 11-15 CBABA 16-20 CBACB
阅读（每题 2.5 分，满分 50 分）
21．A 22．C 23．D
24．A 25．D 26．B 27．B
28．B 29．D 30．A 31．D
32．D 33．B 34．A 35．A
36．F 37．D 38．B 39．A 40．E
完型（每题 1 分，满分 15 分）
41．C 42．A 43．B 44．D 45．A 46．C 47．A 48．D 49．C
50．B 51．B 52．D 53．A 54．C 55．D
语填（每题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
56．Born 57．has been 58．technical 59．spreading 60．where 61．awareness
62．its 63．the 64．to boost 65．with
单词拼写（每题 1 分，满分 8 分）
66. essential 67. impressed 68. deserve 69. guaranteed 70. embarrassed
71. expectations 72. defeated 73. cooperation
单句语填（每题 1 分，满分 7 分）
74. Being surrounded 75. to discover 76. which 77. that/who
78.on 79. with 80. having
读后续写（满分 25 分）
Then I walked towards the woman with hope. When I was close to her, she turned back and was shocked to see me. I apologized and told her our problem. “Can you give us some directions That is my friend,” I added, pointing to Doris, who was still under the tree. The woman managed a friendly nod and a gentle smile. She seemed to relax as she inspected us and asked where we were trying to go. And then she attempted to give us directions in understandable English
I found her explanation of directions only confused us, however hard she tried. Then the woman said, “Get in my car. I’ll take you back.” “That’s really nice of you, but we don’t want to get your seats wet,” we responded, pointing to our wet clothes and bags. But our rescuer insisted. We were so tired that we finally went inside. To our excitement, soon we reached our hotel. When we offered her fees, she just declined and wished us a good night. Waving goodbye to her, we saw her disappearing in the darkness. Although we were cold, our hearts were warm.
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者和朋友 Doris 首次独自探索外国小镇的冒险故事。两人原本自信满满，但遭遇暴雨后迷路，手机也没电无法求助。在困境中，他们努力寻找出路，最终决定向过路的车主求助。
【详解】1. 段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“然后我满怀希望地走向那个女人。”可知，第一段可描写作者向这位女人求助。
②由第二段首句内容“我发现无论她怎么解释，我们都很困惑。”可知，第二段可描写在沟通困难的情况下，女人如何帮助作者回到旅馆。
2. 续写线索：求助——解释情况——试图指路——沟通困难——亲自送回——感谢——感到温暖。
3. 词汇激活行为类
①试图：attempt/try
②坚持：insist/persist
③提供：offer/provide
情绪类
①惊讶的：shocked/astonished
②激动的：excited/thrilled
【点睛】[高分句型 1]“Can you give us some directions That is my friend,” I added, pointing to Doris, who was still under the tree.(who 引导的非限制性定语从句)
[高分句型 2]When we offered her fees, she just declined and wished us a good night.(when 引导的时间状语从句)
听力原文
Text 1 昨晚去购物
M: Did you watch the talent show on TV last night
W: No, I missed it. I went with my mum to buy some clothes.
Text 2 逛公园
W: I love this park. It’s so beautiful.
M: It surely is. Are you tired Shall we stop by the lake for a few minutes W: Good idea. Let’s go to that cafe for a little refreshment.
Text 3 周末计划
W: Tom, shall we invite the Smiths around for dinner this Sunday
M: Sure, but I need to pack for Monday’s business trip. What about Saturday W: OK.
Text 4 邀请与婉拒
M: Barbara, do you want to play table tennis with us tonight
W: I’d love to, but I can’t. I’m catching the last train to Denver to see my grandma. I need to take her to visit a doctor tomorrow morning.
Text 5 日常生活
W: Alex, did you feed the cat this morning I don’t think she can wait. M: Alright. After I finish this chapter, I just can’t let go of this book.
Text 6 想要健身
M: Miss, do you need any help
W: I want to get fit. But exercise doesn’t seem to help. M: What kind of exercise have you done before
W: I did jogging now and then, but it was so boring. So I changed to weight-lifting. But it was so demanding and I was afraid of getting injured. So I went bike-riding.
M: Oh, I see. ⑦You need to be consistent. I suggest you do different kinds of exercise on one day or on
different days of the week. This will help hold your interest, so you can keep coming back. Text 7 预订餐桌
W: Hello, Browns Grow. How may I help you
M: Hi, ⑧I like to book a table for Friday evening.
W: OK. How many people are there in your party M: There will be six.
W: And what time would you like to come M: Let’s say, eh, 6:30.
W: I’m afraid that we don’t have anything available then. We could see you at 5:30 or 8:00. M: Oh, ⑨8:00 is better.
W: ⑨Fine. May I have your name
M: Yes. ⑩It’s Anderson.
W: Thank you. We’ll see you on Friday. By the way, we’ve moved to Howard Street. M: Oh, yeah. I know. Thanks.
Text 8 不能加入对方的课程项目
W: Jacob, do you have a minute now M: Sure.
W: Well, it’s not easy to say, but I have to tell you—you are not in our group for the class project.
M: Sarah, what do you mean You know I’m always in a group with you.
W: I know. It’s just that this time. This time we made the group differently, and because you were late. We’ve already made the group. See There are four of us already.
M: So we can’t be a group of five
W: Well, Professor Nor said there should be no more than four people in each group. It’s not about you or your work or anything like that.
M: OK, but please count me in next time.
Text 9 邀请朋友去听演唱会
M: Hey, Jannie. Where are you going W: To the library.
M: There is a music concert in Victoria Park at 4 o’clock. Do you want to go W: Yes. Professor Darwin’s lecture has canceled. I’m free this evening.
M: Great. The band plays pretty good music. For the last three years I have never missed it. W: How long ago do the band start playing in a park
M: I think it was five years ago. Every year they arrive the first week of July and play for a week.
You are sure to enjoy this evening. There would be good country music.
W: My favorite is Rock and roll, but I have to say that country music can be quite beautiful sometimes. M: I like all kinds of music, especially jazz. Oh, Jannie, we have to go now.
W: Why There’s plenty of time.
M: Many people are heading to the park. The traffic will be terrible. W: All right. But I have to return these books first.
M: OK. I will be waiting for you at the bus station.
Text 10 一位成功的商人
W: Good morning, everyone. This lesson is a part of our leadership series. Let me start by sharing a story of Richard Rochester, one of the most successful businessmen in Britain. Years ago, I was given a task of organizing a conference in the south of England. I chose a five-star hotel owned by Rochester as the venue. Susan, the receptionist, helped me arrange everything perfectly. Once when we were chatting, I asked Susan if she’d ever met Mr. Rochester. She said “Yes.” Shortly after Mr. Rochester bought the hotel, he made an appointment to see the hotel manager, when he arrived, the first person he met was Susan who was cleaning the carpet. He chatted with Susan for 30 minutes before keeping his appointment with the manager. He spent all day at the hotel talking with each member of the staff from the top guy to the lady who cleaned the toilets. Six months later, Mr. Rochester paid another visit. Susan had been promoted to receptionist, but he recognized her immediately and addressed her by name. He even
remembered that she had a little girl and what her name was. Now I don’t believe that Richard Rochester has that good memory. He must have written a lot of notes after his first visit and read them over again before that second visit. It’s time-consuming, but it shows the importance he places on human relationships. I think that’s one of the secrets of his success.