2025-2026学年东北育才高一12月月考英语试卷（PDF版，含答案，无听力音频有听力原文）

东北育才高中 2025-2026 学年度上学期
高一年级英语科第二次月考试卷
答题时间：120 分钟 满分：150 分
命题人：张辉 杜丽艳 李海妹 赵志强 宋岩 刘佳莹
校对人: 李海妹
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 woman want to do
A. Share the cost. B. Visit more restaurants. C. Check the bill.
2. What does the man think of the concert
A. Disappointing. B. So-so. C. Worthwhile.
3. Where are the speakers probably
A. In the school. B. In the cinema. C. In the restaurant.
4. What are the speakers talking about
A. An interview. B. A company. C. An exam.
5. Who is explaining how to use the printer
A. Mike. B. Jessie. C. Leo.
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至 7题。
6. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Co-workers. B. Husband and wife. C. Host and guest.
7. What will Robert most likely do next
A. Pick up John at the airport.
B. Go to the meeting with Jane.
C. Call Peter to inform the change.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8. How often does the man study Italian
A. Once a week. B. Twice a week. C. Three times a week.
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9. Which of the following does the woman consider important
A. Staying active. B. Working full-time. C. Learning a new language.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
10. Why is the biology textbook unavailable now
A. It's lost. B. It's reserved. C. It's broken.
11. What must the man do to get his folder back
A. Prove his identity. B. Wait until Friday. C. Fill a required form.
12. When will the chair be ready
A. At 3:15. B. At 3:30. C. At 3:45.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
13. What is the most valuable item Kate discovered
A. A stone knife. B. A shell necklace. C. A bronze container.
14. What difficulty did Kate’s team face while working
A. Many visitors. B. Strong winds. C. Heavy rain.
15. What will Kate’s team do first with the antiques
A. Recheck their age. B. Take detailed records. C. Clean them carefully.
16. How did Kate feel about the display of the items
A. Optimistic. B. Worried. C. Confident.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. What is most helpful for camp selection
A. Passion for science. B. Academic grades. C. Writing competence.
18. What will participants do at the camp
A. Apply for a college.
B. Practice skills in engineering.
C. Work on small research projects.
19. Who are the camp leaders
A. College professors. B. Former participants. C. High school teachers.
20. Why does Lina give the talk
A. To introduce the camp. B. To employ new leaders. C. To collect students' essays.
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, 从每题所给的四个选项中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Interested in writing, photography or current events Looking for an experience to inspire
your college essays Or hoping to explore a world-class city with new friends this summer If
so, check out the Boston University Summer Journalism Academy. It's a program created and
run by Boston University, where high school students:
●Learn from award-winning, working journalists — including two who have shared in
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Pulitzer Prizes for their reporting.
●Report on actual events around Boston or your hometown.
●Place stories with Boston's Daily Free Press, one of the top college newspapers.
● Improve their writing, interviewing, and research skills — applicable for any major
and career.
The academy offers two options: an on-campus, residential program over three weeks for
students with journalism experience, and a learn-from-home program over two weeks for all
experience levels. For students interested in photography, we offer a special photojournalism
track(班) for both. Every option is organized in three sections:
●Classroom starts each day with a review of journalism fundamentals in a collegiate( 大
学的 ) format. A university-level journalism textbook provides daily readings and writing
assignments.
●Newsroom provides time for students to apply what they learn in the Classroom to
hands-on journalism assignments. Over the rest of their day, students conduct interviews and
gather information.
●Guest Talks offer students advice and insight from journalism experts in topics such as
radio reporting and studying journalism in college. Sessions feature a Guest Talk during each
three-week session from journalism experts. Students also visit city newsrooms to hear from
famous reporters.
Applications for the on-campus session June 24 to July 12 are due: April 19.
Applications for learn-at-home sessions starting June 17, July 1 and July 15 are due: May
10.
●On Campus, residential: Three weeks, including tuition (学费), activity fees, room and
board: $ 6,200. ($ 400 discounts for Early Bird applicants by Mar 8!)
● Learn-from-Home: Two weeks, tuition: $ 1,500. ($200 discounts for Early Bird
applicants by Mar 8!)
21. In the program, participants can ______.
A. develop their interviewing skills B. finish their college essays with help
C. get inspiration from retired journalists D. publish stories in Boston official website
22. If one chooses to learn in on-campus program, one needs to ______.
A. pay at most $ 1,500 B. apply before May 10
C. have journalism experience D. have knowledge in photography
23. What will the three sections provide for participants
A. Advice and insight from top photographers.
B. Reviews of reading and writing fundamentals.
C. A weekly talk with leading journalism experts
D. Chances to put journalism knowledge into practice.
B
Chinese Nobel Prize-winning physicist Zhen Ning Yang, one of the most influential
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scientists in modern physics, passed away in Beijing on October 18 due to illness at the age of
103.
Born in 1922, Yang was brought up on the Tsinghua campus, where his father was a math
professor. After finishing his undergraduate degree, he obtained his master’s degree from
Tsinghua. He enrolled in the University of Chicago in the United States to pursue a doctorate in
1946 and was strongly influenced by Italian-American physicist Enrico Fermi, who had won
the same Nobel Prize in 1938. He later became a professor at the Institute for Advanced Study
in Princeton.
Yang won the Nobel Prize in 1957 with Tsung-Dao Lee for their investigation of the
so-called parity laws that led to ''important discoveries regarding the elementary particles,''
according to the Nobel Prize website. They were the first Chinese-born Nobel Prize winners in
physics.
Professor Yang was deeply devoted to his homeland, making remarkable contributions to
China’s scientific and educational developments. His visit to China in 1971 led to a wave of
visits by overseas scholars, earning him recognition as the pioneer in building the bridge of
academic exchange between China and the United States. He later proposed the restoration(恢
复) and strengthening of basic scientific research to China’s central leadership. He also raised
funds to establish the "Committee on Educational Exchange with China", which has
continuously sponsored(资助) nearly 100 Chinese scholars for advanced studies in the United
States. These scholars later became the backbone(骨干) of China's scientific and technological
development. He undertook( 承 担 ) extensive work to promote China's scientific and
technological exchange and progress, offering advice and exercising significant influence on
major Chinese scientific projects and the formulation (制定) of science and education policies.
After returning to Tsinghua University in 1999, he took on developing the Institute for
Advanced Study as his new mission. He poured enormous effort into advancing fundamental
disciplines like physics and cultivating talents at Tsinghua, making remarkable contributions
that greatly impacted the reform and development of Chinese higher education.
Professor Yang’s life stands as a timeless chapter in human history — one that shines not
only for China but for the global community of thinkers and innovators.
24. What is the article mainly about
A. Yang's lifelong contributions to China. B. Yang's research on elementary particles.
C. Yang's influence on global science policy.D. Yang's educational background in America.
25. Why was Yang's 1971 visit significant
A. It focused on political dialogue.
B. It promoted cultural activities in China.
C. It aimed to win a Nobel Prize for China.
D. It initiated(发起) academic exchanges with the US.
26. What did Yang do for Chinese scholars
A. He funded their advanced studies abroad.
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B. He helped them win international awards.
C. He taught them advanced physics personally.
D. He offered them jobs in American universities.
27. How does the author view Yang's contributions
A. It is primarily for Chinese scientists. B. It belongs to the whole world.
C. It lies in his Nobel Prize achievement. D. It is mainly about educational reform.
C
Ecologists Dr. Matt Holden, Dr. Andrew Rogers and Dr. Russell Yong observed their share
house and its backyard in 2020, and discovered 1,150 unique species of animals and plants
over a 12-month period.
"We asked a large number of ecologists and conservation scientists how many species
they’d expect to find in this setting and they said it could be only 200," Dr. Holden said. "But
after 60 days of surveying, we’d already discovered 777 species. It shows suburban (郊区的)
houses and apartments could have far more biodiversity (生物多样性 ) than ever imagined,
especially when it comes to insects."
The idea of the species count was born when Dr. Rogers went to clean spider's webs (蜘蛛
网 ) in his room and wondered how many spiders were in the house. "The three of us soon
worked out a plan to check the house and backyard in search of other insects that lived
alongside us," Dr. Holden said.
The survey showed richly biodiverse creatures, including 436 moth and butterfly species,
56 different spiders, and 56 birds. The researchers were also surprised to discover three species
not previously recorded in Australia’s leading biodiversity database. "The house was a rich
ecosystem of species interacting—we discovered unexpectedly a kind of moth, which spends
its whole time feeding inside the waste of other animals before turning into an adult," Dr.
Holden said.
Homes across all suburban areas could play host to similar biodiversity. "It depends on
how people tend to their homes and gardens—keeping low maintenance trees and flowers and
preventing chemicals used for killing insects will lead to the rising number of living creatures,"
Dr. Holden said. "You don’t have to go travelling to connect with Australia's different species
of creatures. Just look in your own backyard."
28. How many species did the three housemates discover in 12 months
A. 200. B. 436. C. 700. D. 1, 150.
29. What made Dr. Rogers get the idea of the species count
A. Cleaning his room. B. Observing the spiders.
C. A talk with his friend. D. Amass of dead insects.
30. Which statement will Dr. Holden probably agree with
A. Australia has seen a jump in living creatures.
B. Suburban backyards are home to diverse species.
C. Wildlife tourism threatens animals and plants.
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D. People should keep their gardens free of insects.
31. Where is this text most likely from
A. A children’s story. B. Amuseum guide. C. A science magazine. D. A health report.
D
How can people speak their mind without saying This is a question that scientists have
aimed to answer for a long time. Researchers recently brought an upgraded(升级的) device that
can translate users' brain waves(脑电波) into daily speech.
Previously, the team led by Edward Chang at the University of California, San Francisco,
developed an AI-based system that can identify up to 50 commonly used words based on the
participant’s brain waves. According to their paper published in November, the team upgraded
the system which can now translate thoughts into complete sentences on a computer screen.
Their tests showed that the device could decode ( 破 译 ) silently spoken letters from a
1,152-word vocabulary at a speed of about 29 characters per minute. The accuracy was up to
94 percent.
However, this method can still be unsure since users still need to undergo surgery(手术).
Scientists at the University of Texas, US, have tried to translate people’s thoughts without even
touching their heads, reported Live Science.
The new technique is called fMRI, or functional magnetic resonance imaging (功能性磁
共振成像). It’s a safer way of "reading" brain activity. Active brain cells have more oxygen.
By tracking these cells, scientists can translate brain activity.
The team asked participants to listen to 16 hours of radio shows while scanning their
brains. Then they used a computer algorithm (算法 ) to create a story based on the fMRI
recording. It matched the radio shows pretty well.
Also, the algorithm could basically explain the story of a silent movie that the participants
watched. The team aims to develop this technology so that it can be used in brain-computer
interfaces (脑机接口) designed for people who cannot speak or type.
32. What do we know about the device mentioned in paragraph 2
A. It was implanted into a man's heart.
B. It can help restore patients' lost memory.
C. It can identify about 50 commonly used words.
D. It was developed independently by Edward Chang.
33. How does fMRI "read" people's minds
A. By following their active brain cells.
B. By putting electric poles into their brains.
C. By recording their reaction to radio shows.
D. By matching their brain activity with their habits.
34. What’s the advantage of fMRI compared to the first device mentioned in the story
A. It's safer. B. It's cheaper. C. It's smaller in size. D. It's more accurate.
35. What can be concluded about fMRI from the last two paragraphs
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A. It can only read what participants hear.
B. It can be used in brain-computer interfaces.
C. It can read every detail of participants' minds.
D. It cannot work out what people imagine in their heads.
第二节 七选五（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。
Positive Effects of Yoga
Sometimes it’s the simplest daily practice that can have the biggest influence on your
health, and yoga is proof of that. Although most forms of yoga aren’t considered to be as
intense (激烈的 ) as other types of exercise, yoga has been clearly shown to improve your
long-term health. 36 .
Yoga promotes mental health
Yoga is a powerful tool for reducing mental problems. Doing yoga regularly promotes
mental calmness and relaxes the mind. 37 . A study found that practising yoga can
improve mood and decrease one’s level of stress even more than a regular walking practice
after a 12-week program.
Yoga improves brain health
Practicing yoga improves overall blood flow to the body, including the brain, which is
helpful for thinking and memory. 38 . Therefore, doing yoga regularly can be a good
strategy for keeping long-term brain health.
Yoga develops flexibility(灵活性)
Physically, daily yoga practice allows us to use our muscles and move our joints more
fully than we usually do in daily life. 39 . This regular movement keeps the body
flexible and contributes to better balance.
40
Practicing yoga before bed can help calm the mind, reduce the time it takes to fall asleep
and increase sleep time. If you find it hard to go to your dreams, there is no doubt that doing
yoga is highly recommended as a good way to help you sleep longer.
A．Yoga enriches dreams
B．Yoga improves sleep quality
C．Another advantage is that it reduces feelings of tiredness
D．It means they won't stay in the same position for a long time
E．Practicing yoga every day helps you mentally and physically
F．It also helps to relieve stress and anxiety, and improves focus
G．This is why age-related memory loss can be slowed down
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）
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阅读下面短文, 从短文后所给各题的四个选项（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
William is the founder of Take a Kid Fishing, Inc. It’s a nonprofit organization that guides
__41__ kids through the sport of fishing. Several years ago, William noticed his six-year-old
neighbor, Camran, seemed __42__ . He'd storm out of the house, __43__ his mom.
Later, William learned that Camran’s dad wasn't in his life. Then William asked Camran's
mom for __44__ to take him fishing. Camran was __45__ in his first fishing trip. The two
fished together several times a week, and William saw positive changes in Camran's __46__ .
As time passed, Camran's outbursts faded, replaced by calm and __47__. He began to
excel in school and made new friends. __48__ by Camran's progress, William decided to start
Take a Kid Fishing, Inc. to __49__ more children who don't have their fathers' company like
Camran.
William reaches out to local foster (寄养的) homes to __50__ the kids to spend the day on
the water. Many have never been __51__ or even on a boat, so William starts by teaching the
__52__. Then come the life lessons that fishing offers: patience, __53__ and so on. For
example, you have to wait __54__ for a long time to catch a fish, and when you get a big one,
you need to work together to bring it in.
Take a Kid Fishing, Inc. has corporate sponsors (赞助商) which have __55__ fishing tools
and clothing. With their support, William can reach even more kids.
41. A. careless B. hopeless C. fatherless D. homeless
42. A. nervous B. angry C. feared D. excited
43. A. seeing off B. waving to C. laughing with D. shouting at
44. A. payment B. help C. agreement D. attention
45. A. interested B. discouraged C. questioned D. surprised
46. A. looks B. behavior C. habits D. health
47. A. confidence B. humour C. politeness D. honesty
48. A. Challenged B. Inspired C. Doubted D. Moved
49. A. honour B. interview C. help D. protect
50. A. invite B. order C. beg D. introduce
51. A. diving B. swimming C. travelling D. fishing
52. A. basics B. rules C. skills D. goals
53. A. independenceB. trust C. creativity D. teamwork
54. A. eagerly B. hopefully C. patiently D. occasionally
55. A. bought B. donated C. rented D. advertised
第二节（共 10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。
Near the village of Hengkeng in China, there is a bamboo forest with an open-air theatre
made of bamboo. The incredible thing, however, is 56 no bamboo was cut to build it.
Instead, living bamboo trees 57 (bend) and tied together until they formed a dome with a
round opening at the top.
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This Bamboo Theater was designed by Xu Tiantian to create a space 58 cultural
activities for local community. Together with seven other ____59____ (project) from across
China, it’s been highlighted in an exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in New York that
seeks ____60____ (change) people’s understanding of the country’s approach to contemporary
architecture.
Titled “Reuse, Renew, Recycle: Recent Architecture from China”, the exhibition presents
a new generation of Chinese architects who are promoting ____61____ (society) and
environmental sustainability. They do this by changing old factories, 62 (recycle)
materials, and using ancient building methods in new ways.
Today, sustainability often means following many standards 63 certifications(认证；
证书 ). But this exhibition offers a different idea, 64 (inspire) by the use of traditional
materials and a stronger ______65______ (connect) between architecture and nature.
"We want to change the global discussion to focus on ecological architecture," says
Martino Stierli, who helped organize the exhibition.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
假定你叫李华，你所生活的城市周围有很多动植物正逐渐减少，对此你向有关部门写一
封信，分析造成这种现象的原因，并根据实际情况提出切实可行的几条建议。包括以下
要点：
1. 野生动植物的现状；
2. 分析造成许多野生动植物濒临灭绝的原因；
3. 提出几条保护野生动植物的具体措施。
注意：1. 词数 80 左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇: 濒危的 endangered 栖息地 habitat 灭绝 distinction
Dear Sir or Madam，
I'm writing to give some suggestions to protect the wildlife living in and around our city.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
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。
Mr. Jackson was a well-respected teacher in a small town. He had always paid much
attention to his students, especially the ones who needed help. When he noticed that one of his
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students, Emily, was not getting on the school bus with all the other children and that her exam
results had dropped a bit, he became worried.
One day, he decided to follow her and was surprised when he saw her walking towards an
old factory building. He parked his car a few blocks away from the factory and waited for
Emily. After a few minutes, he carefully moved towards the building, his heart racing with
each step.
As he entered the dark and dirty inside of the building, his mind was flooded with a sense
of pity. Then he saw Emily sitting on the floor, surrounded (包围 ) by her textbooks and
notebooks.
"Emily, what are you doing here " Mr. Jackson asked, surprised.
Emily looked up and was surprised to see her teacher. She said, "Oh, Mr. Jackson! I came
here to do my homework. It s quiet here, and I feel safe."
"Why don t you go home " he asked, his concern (担忧) growing.
"I live with my mother. Recently, my mother lost her job and we haven t found a house
yet," she replied. "And my father used to work here, so it s a familiar place to me."
Mr. Jackson was heartbroken to hear this. He knew he had to do something to help Emily.
He sat down beside Emily and asked her to tell him everything that was going on.
Emily shared stories about her father, who had passed away a few years before. She talked
about how her mother had struggled to make ends meet.
Mr. Jackson listened carefully. The more he knew about Emily, the more he realised that
being a teacher was not only about teaching subjects, but it was also about shaping young
minds and making a difference to their lives. He decided to take action.
Paragraph 1: The next day, Mr. Jackson went to see Emily s mother.
___________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2: One day, Emily s mother came to Mr. Jackson s house to pick Emily up.
___________________________________________________________________________
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高一年级英语科第二次月考参考答案
听力：
1-5 ACBAB 6-10 ACBAC 11-15 ABCBC 16-20 BACBA
阅读
ACD ADAB DABC CAAB EFGDB
完形填空
CBDCA BABCA DADCB
语篇填空
56. that 57. were bent 58. for 59. projects 60. to change
61. social/societal 62. recycling 63. and/or 64. inspired 65. connection
参考作文
Dear Sir or Madam,
I'm writing to give some suggestions to protect the wildlife living in and around our city. As we
know, many species of wildlife are in danger of extinction. This is because the environment that
they are living in has been destroyed greatly.
With the development of cities, water and air are seriously polluted. Their living areas are
becoming smaller and smaller. They not only have little to eat, but also can be killed by human
beings. These species of wildlife are important part of our life. Personally, more measures should be
taken to protect them from being hurt. Firstly, more laws must be made to stop people from cutting
down trees. Secondly, all the factories must clean the waste water before it is poured into rivers or
lakes. Thirdly, more reserves should be set up so that they can live safely.
I hope my suggestions are helpful.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
读后续写：
The next day, Mr. Jackson went to see Emily s mother. Mr. Jackson promised to help them in any
way he could. He said to her, "If you don t mind, Emily can stay with me at my house until you find
a house." Emily s mother agreed. Mr. Jackson took Emily to shop for new clothes first and then
took her home. He helped Emily catch up on her studies every day. Soon, Emily s grades improved,
and she started to come out of her shell, making new friends at school. Meanwhile, Emily s mother
managed to find a job and a house.
One day, Emily s mother came to Mr. Jackson s house to pick Emily up. She thanked Mr. Jackson
for everything he had done for them with tears in her eyes. Mr. Jackson smiled and said, "You don t
have to thank me. It s my pleasure to help you and Emily." Emily hugged her teacher and said,
"Thank you, Mr. Jackson. You re the best!" Mr. Jackson hugged her back, feeling the warmth and a
sense of satisfaction in his heart. He had made a difference to Emily s life, and that was all that
mattered to him.
听力原文
【1】M: Cindy, let me get the check this time. After all, it was my idea to eat here at the restaurant.
W: Thank you, Simon, but let’s pay our own bill as usual.
【2】W: How did you like the concert last night I remember you weren’t sure about going.
M: At first I had my doubts, but once the band started playing, I knew it was worth it.
【3】W: Jeff, that man is my head teacher, what shall I do
M: Why are you so nervous We’re not at school. Just focus on the movie. Shh.
W: I don’t want him to notice me.
【4】M: Are you prepared for your interview next week I heard it can be pretty tough.
W: Yes. I’ve been practicing my answers and learning about the company, so I feel more confident
now.
【5】W: Mike, do you see these two buttons Just press the one on the right to turn the printer on or
off and press the larger one for more copies.
M: Got it, Jessie, but who needs the file so urgently
W: Leo, our new manager.
【 6】W: Robert, I just remembered our new customer, John, is arriving at the airport at noon
tomorrow. Could you pick him up and take him to lunch
M: But Jane, I already have a lunch appointment with our department manager, Peter.
W: The thing is I’ll be in a meeting until 3 and really can’t be back any earlier. Could you
reschedule with Peter and look after John until I return
M: Sure, don’t worry. I’ll call Peter first and take good care of John.
【7】W: Hi David, it’s been a long time. Are you still working full time
M: Actually I’m retired, but I study Italian at the evening school every Tuesday and Friday. I love
learning new things which helps keep my brain healthy. Exercise is important too, so I work as a
dog walker for some of my neighbors. It’s perfect since I have free time during the day while
they’re at work, how about you
W: I usually go jogging in the morning and play chess with my friends in the afternoon. I also
believe it matters a lot to keep both the body and brain active.
【8】M: Hi, I can’t find the latest biology textbook. The system shows it’s available here.
W: Let me check the records. Oh, I see the book was damaged by a careless student. A new copy
will arrive this Friday.
M: That’s too bad. I need it for my lab report right now. I’ll wait then. By the way, I left a black
folder with my experiment data here yesterday. Has anybody seen it
W: Yes. One was handed in this morning. It’s in the Lost and Found box at the entrance. You just
need to show your student ID card to claim it.
M: Oh no, I don’t have my card with me. I’ll get it later. Also a chair by the window of the reading
area is shaky and makes a loud noise.
W: Don’t worry, someone is repairing it. It’s 3:15 now and the work should be finished in about 15
minutes. Please come back then.
M: Got it.
【 9 】 M: Welcome to Daily Talk! Today we’re joined by Kate Smith, an archaeologist from
Germany. Kate, what did you discover in your latest research
W: We uncovered several antiques. The most valuable find was a small bronze container decorated
with cloud patterns. It was probably used to hold water. We also discovered a shell necklace, which
we believe belonged to children, as well as some stone tools like a knife for cutting plants.
M: Those sound fascinating, but I imagine the work wasn’t easy. What challenges did your team
face
W: The wind was our biggest challenge. For two weeks, strong winds blew heavily. Also the bronze
container was buried very deep and it took us three days to remove it safely.
M: Painstaking process but satisfying result, right Will these items be on display in a museum
W: Maybe, but not right away, because we’ll give the items a good clean first. Then we’ll recheck
their age and take detailed records in the lab. So far, we haven’t found a safe way to display them
yet. More visitors could also mean a higher risk of damage, but we will consider it once everything
is ready.
【 10】W: Hello everyone, I’m Lina from the Youth Scientist Summer Camp. We are a youth
development organization that introduces young people like you to the world of science. We
carefully select our participants. Instead of looking at academic grades, we focus more on students’
passion for science.
To join the camp, all you need to do is submit a short essay about your favorite project, together
with a teacher’s recommendation letter. During the camp, you will work with college professors on
small research projects, make friends with students from other schools, and even receive a
certificate that will be helpful for your college applications. All of our leaders are former
participants themselves, which means they truly understand what you need. They are patient,
enthusiastic, and always ready to support you whenever you face difficulties.
So what do past participants think about the camp Well over 90% of them said it was the best
summer experience they had. One student even told me that the camp helped her confirm her dream
of studying engineering. If you’ve got the passion to become a young scientist, come and discover
what we have to offer.