湖北孝感高级中学2025-2026学年高三下学期2月英语测试题（含解析，无听力音频含听力原文）
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孝感高中2023级高三英语测试
第一部分 听力 ( 共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上 。
第一节(共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。
1. What is the woman’s concern about planting bamboo
A. It will attract many birds.
B. It is expensive to maintain.
C. It might grow out of control.
2. How much should the man pay
A. $4. B. $ 6. C. $ 10.
3. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Salesperson and customer. B. Tailor and client. C. Colleagues.
4. Which day is the woman’s final working day in the company
A. Next Monday. B. This Friday. C. This weekend.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The development of the market.
B. The difficulties in management.
C. The keys to a company’s success.
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. Why does the woman make a phone call
A. To apply for a job. B. To arrange a meeting. C. To interview the salesperson.
7. Who will provide the woman with more information
A. Mr. Burton. B. Mr. Burton’s secretary. C. The man.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What did the woman do last Saturday
A. She bought her first car. B. She went for a test drive. C. She took a driving lesson.
9. Why will the woman invite Joseph with her
A. He wants to buy a car.
B. He wants to be a car dealer.
C. He knows about sales skills.
10. How will the woman pay for her new car
A. Full payment. B. Loan payment. C. Unclear.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What’s wrong with the woman
A. She has a running nose. B. She has chest pain. C. She has a heartache.
12. What does the man arrange for the woman
A. An online consultation. B. An urgent surgery. C. A medical test.
13. What did the woman plan to do tonight
A. She would have a big meal.
B. She would visit an attraction.
C. She would have an appointment.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the problem Mary is facing
A. How to effectively teach students.
B. How to present the topic in an interesting way.
C. How to build better relationships with students.
15. Why is Professor J.K. Simmons popular among students
A. His book is a bestseller.
B. He is an expert in teaching.
C. He has creative teaching methods.
16. What learning approach does Mr. Carter suggest Mary try
A. Focusing on personal study skills.
B. Developing learning by reading the book.
C. Organizing students to do research in groups.
17. What does Professor J. K. Simmons’ book centre on
A. Guidance for classroom management.
B. Student cooperation and individual growth.
C. Relationships between teachers and students.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. How many subjects were involved in the study
A. 40. B. 20. C. 10.
19. What does Dr. Zee suggest people do
A. Sleep with lights off. B. Sleep with open curtains. C. Reduce the use of sleep medicine.
20. What is the talk mainly about
A. The benefits of good sleep.
B. The effects of lack of sleep.
C. The influence of light on sleep.
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分 35 分）
第一节（共 10 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 25 分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项 （A 、B 、C 和 D ）中 ，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Many countries are considering reducing speed limits on motorways and in urban areas. Fuel savings and reductions in CO emissions are just two of the reasons for doing so.
Fuel consumption decreases the slower you drive, because the moving car has to overcome fewer physical forces such as air resistance and rolling friction（摩擦）between tyres and road. Air resistance increases with the square of the speed. This means that a car experiences 28% more air resistance at a speed of 130km/h than at 110km/h.
Slower speed is not the only way to reduce the CO emissions from your car. There are three automotive tips to help the climate else.
STREAMLINE THE CAR
1. Unevenness（不均匀）increases the air resistance of your car, and so its CO emissions. Four open windows increase fuel consumption by up to 27%.
GET UP THE GEARS（齿轮）QUICKLY
2. Petrol and diesel（柴油）cars should always be driven in the highest possible gear: the engine then has as few revolutions as possible. Fuel consumption between two gears can vary by up to 20%.
MAINTAIN TYRE PRESSURE
3. Car tyres at the recommended pressure ensure ideal driving. If the tyre pressure drops to 75% pressure, fuel consumption increases by 2%. If it drops by half, the increase is as much as 10%.
Here’s the breakdown of fuel consumption impact of driving habits and vehicle adjustments from the Federation of Danish Motorists (FDM).
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)Fuel Consumption Impact of Driving Habits &Vehicle Adjustments
21. Why does driving at a lower speed help cut fuel use
A. It weakens the physical forces the car must fight against.
B. It changes the way air resistance affects the car.
C. It lightens the weight of the moving vehicle.
D. It makes the engine work at a higher speed.
22. What will happen if a car’s windows are wide open while driving
A. It’ll lower the car’s air resistance. B. It’ll reduce the car’s CO emissions.
C. It’ll lead to a sharp rise in fuel use. D. It’ll make the car run more smoothly.
23. What is the fuel-saving effect of reducing speed from 130km/h to 110km/h according to FDM data
A. 10%. B. 16%. C. Up to 20%. D. Nearly 28%.
B
When Leah Lizarondo grew up in the Philippines, all-parts cooking was really popular. “It was trendy to serve all the parts of the food material,” she remembers. After moving to the US, Lizarondo struggled with the amount of food she saw going to waste. “The way fish is sold here mostly is fillets(去骨鱼片),” she says. “What happens to the rest of that fish ”
Concerned by the amount of food waste that grocery stores and restaurants were throwing away every day in the US, Lizarondo decided to launch Food Rescue Hero, a food recovery platform that redirects unused food by getting volunteers to use an app to collect it; they then deliver the food to organizations and individuals who are experiencing food insecurity.
Lizarondo explains that the technology behind the platform is not innovative; she compares it to the tech behind delivery services like Uber Eats and DoorDash. However, Lizarondo says getting people to give up their time to make deliveries is where they differ. While an Uber driver might wrestle with whether their earnings on a delivery may be worth their time, Food Rescue Hero drivers almost always show up to deliver. The reason is simple: “If I am picking up food and I know that someone is specifically relying on this today, saying no becomes a harder decision to make,”she explains.
The inner motivation among her volunteers has enabled her organization to grow to thousands of drivers. Lizarondo says 100, 000 deliveries have now been completed in Pittsburgh, where Food Rescue Hero was started. Across all the cities where they operate, they have rescued nearly 50 million pounds of food that would have otherwise gone to waste.
Lizarondo’s network has now grown to twelve cities, and she has dreams of expanding further. However, it’s not easy to get funding. “I m trying to convince donors that this model will provide that groundbreaking innovation that everyone’s looking for,” she says.
24. Which best describes all-parts cooking
A. It minimizes waste. B. It focuses on fish dishes.
C. It promotes healthy diets. D. It originated in the Philippines.
25.What is the main purpose of Food Rescue Hero
A. To sell leftover food at lower prices. B. To ensure the food security of restaurants.
C. To develop new tools to track food waste. D. To distribute unwanted food to those in need.
26. What can we learn about Food Rescue Hero drivers
A. They rely on highly innovative technology.
B. They have built up an excellent reputation.
C. They feel a strong sense of responsibility.
D. They are offered good wages by Lizarondo.
27.What challenge does Lizarondo face while expanding her network
A. Finding committed volunteers.
B. Securing enough financial support.
C. Convincing groceries to donate food.
D. Dealing with technical issues on the app.
C
“Where's your squeaky ball Bring me your panda bear!” It's not unusual for dogs to learn the names of their favorite toys. But some dogs can categorize toys by how they're used during play, researchers now report. They can even decide what category a new toy should be in, based on how it's used. And that's without any verbal or physical clues.
The team, led by Claudia Fugazza of E tv s Lor nd University, recruited 11 dogs and their owners to take part in the new study. Each dog was studied at home. First, owners played games with their dogs: either “pull” (tug-of-war) or “throw (fetch).” During each game, the owner repeatedly said the category out loud. Toys were assigned to a category at random. In other words, a toy's physical traits (特征) did not dictate how it would be used. Game playing continued until the dogs related each toy to either “pull” or “throw.”
Then, owners and dogs played the same pull or throw game with toys the dogs had not seen before. This time, the owners did not name the activities out loud.
Next, owners asked their dogs to “bring me a pull” or “bring me a throw” from a toy pile. This tested if the dogs applied the labels based on their play with that toy. These dogs picked a new toy right most of the time.
Previous animal studies that categorized things by their use relied on lab settings and formal training. “This is the first study exploring this cognitive skill in animals in their natural environment while making sure the dogs got only social cues (提示),” Fugazza says.
Fugazza says the new study doesn't show that all dogs have this functional-labeling skill. “But,” she adds, “I wouldn't exclude that.” Next, researchers may want to explore what other mental categories these dogs can learn, and what brain activities underlie these abilities.
28. What does the underlined word “dictate” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Hide. B. Change. C. Determine. D. Contradict.
29. The new-toy games were mainly designed to test dogs’ ______________ .
A. emotional sensitivity B. transferable abilities
C. problem-solving speed D. resistance to distractions
30. What distinguishes the new study from earlier ones
A. It involved new toys. B. It excluded social cues.
C. It required stricter drills. D. It avoided unnatural settings.
31. What may researchers explore next
A. How else can dogs sort toys
B. Which kind of dogs can label toys
C. Why can some dogs learn toy names
D. What other cues affect dogs' brain activities
D
One morning last month, I decided to try artificial intelligence on a pressing problem: my inbox. I had hundreds of messages, and though most were junk, a handful were of actual interest. So I turned to Cora, an app that uses A. I. to protect users from messages that don't genuinely require a response. During setup, it read my latest e- mail s to learn who I am.
Typically, engaging with e-mail involves sorting messages into different layers of complexity. The shallowest layer includes e-mail s you can confidently delete. The next contains messages that can be satisfied with a simple reply: “Got it” or “Thanks.” The deepest layer consists of messages that are quick to read but require significant thought.
Consider this e- mail: “Hi Cal！ I'm John Doe's brother… I'm working on a new tech startup… I'd love to grab coffee with you. Any particular days work best ” Before I can respond,I need to assess the social and practical implications of the request. Is John Doe sufficiently important to me that I need to do his brother a favor If I agree, when and where should I suggest The task arguably bundles filtering (筛选), decoding, planning and analysis.
The morning after I activated Cora, I logged in with nervousness. Instead of thirty or forty messages, I found only five requiring my attention. Boring as the moment might seem, I'm not sure that A. I. has ever made me more excited than I was then.
Cora's decisions seemed pretty good ——all but two were indeed deletable (I could read the wrongly filtered messages directly from the briefing webpage). The app even drafted possible replies for layer- two messages. What it didn't try to tackle were the layer- three ones.
In The Tacit Dimension, Michael Polanyi argued that our decisions depend heavily on unstated context. “… we can know more than we can tell,” he wrote. A. I. is ignorant of this “tacit knowledge”, so it can't reliably figure out whether to say “yes” to that coffee invitation.
Still, A. I. e-mail tools can have a profound impact. Now I'm impatient for what comes next.
32. What is the author's main purpose in trying Cora
A. To filter inbox e- mails. B. To study e- mail patterns.
C. To erase old inbox history. D. To block unknown senders.
33. What can the “coffee” e- mail be viewed as
A. A quick- reply note. B. A delete- level item.
C. A low- priority letter. D. A layer- three message.
34. How did the author feel after seeing only five e- mails
A. Bored. B. Doubtful. C. Excited. D. Nervous.
35. What may A. I. e- mail tools struggle with
A. Judging context. B. Spotting junk mail.
C. Writing short replies. D. Classifying messages.
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。
Do you know what makes you happy or do you just think you know At first glance, these two questions look like the same thing. If you think something makes you happy, then it must make you happy. 36
Brainstorm a list of all the things that make you happy. Just write whatever comes into your mind without thinking about it too much. 37 Probably most of them, right So, if you could spend most of your time doing all this fun stuff, you’d be really happy, surely
Well, maybe not. For most people, only doing things for fun isn’t enough for long-term happiness. 38 If most of the things on your list of what makes you happy fall under the category of “pleasure”, then that might be what you think makes you happy. But what will actually make you happy is balancing them out with activities that give your life purpose.
Go back to your list of things that make you happy. 39 Can you make another list now you know that purpose is important for happiness
Now you have your lists, you need to find balance. But balance doesn’t mean you have to make pleasure–purpose a 50/50 split. It means achieving the ratio (比率) that works for you, and, of course, some activities might bring both pleasure and purpose. There’s an idea of “deciding, designing, doing”. First decide what things in life bring you pleasure and/or purpose —— which is what your two lists are for. Then, don’t just think about these activities. 40 Happiness is built during the process.
After all, you know yourself, don’t you
Work on these parts to maximize your happiness.
The human brain quickly adapts to sources of pleasure.
Design your life so you do as many of them as possible.
Now look at that list and tick all the ones that are enjoyable.
How many of them are activities that add to your sense of purpose
That’s because your happiness depends on a “pleasure–purpose balance”.
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。
It was in the cold midwinter, and a pair of beagles (比格犬) trudged through the freezing night, seeking shelter. The father-to-be 41 the roadside for some home where his 42 companion might rest safely for the night. He looked over at her frequently. She 43 along without complaint, her way made heavier by the new life growing inside her. They needed a warm, dry place safe from the bitter wind. When her 44 came, it must not be out here along the roadway.
Gus Kiebel was driving home from work when he spotted the pair in the 45 of his headlights. Gus parked his truck and 46 the animals. He stretched out his hands to the beagles, which made no effort to escape.
He placed the dogs in his truck, 47 a picture of the pair and sent it to his wife, Katie Kiebel.
“You cannot put them back out in the snowstorm,” she said. “Bring them home.”
The Kiebels prepared a 48 for the dogs on their warm enclosed porch, also setting out food and water. The 49 animals lay together, the male dog 50 lifting his head to fuss over (关怀) his 51 .
The next day, the couple took the dogs to the shelter to drop them off. In the days following, Katie phoned the shelter repeatedly to 52 them. Soon after Christmas, the beagles were 53 , as a pair, to a loving family. It’s a simple story —— people who practice 54 give shelter from a storm to a homeless couple —— but it speaks to the best of our 55 .
41. A. scanned B. crossed C. blocked D. noticed
42. A. uplifting B. struggling C. grieving D. frustrating
43. A. leapt B. wandered C. played D. labored
44. A. turn B. time C. destiny D. chance
45. A. flash B. shadow C. darkness D. reflection
46. A. confronted B. chased C. approached D. guided
47. A. drew B. posted C. shot D. printed
48. A. collar B. toy C. table D. bed
49. A. exhausted B. confused C. depressed D. frightened
50. A. secretly B. periodically C. temporarily D. patiently
51. A. companion B. opponent C. child D. friend
52. A. turn down B. appeal to C. check on D. attend to
53. A. sold B. adopted C. returned D. released
54. A. courage B. humanity C. generosity D. kindness
55. A. ability B. knowledge C. nature D. advantage
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。
In a modest yet vibrant martial arts club, the rhythmic thud(重击) of feet striking the ground echoes in sync with the sharp, thunderous cry of “Hay-Hah!”.
53-year-old Degbo is leading scores of students through precise movements of kung fu and tai chi. For Degbo, Chinese martial arts are not 56 (mere) a physical discipline but a philosophy, a way of life, 57 above all a bridge between his homeland of Benin and China.
At the tender age of 13, while a student in Dangbo town in southeast Benin, Degbo 58 (discover) his passion. Spending school holidays watching Chinese martial arts films 59 (feature) legends like Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan, he found an accidental encounter with the exotic culture 60 ignited a life-changing interest.
Degbo began his journey 61 joining a private kung fu club in Porto-Novo. Later, the Beninese martial arts enthusiast 62 (take) to the Shaolin Temple in Henan province for better mastering the art. In 2010, he founded his own club, Super Shaolin of Benin.
Reflecting on his journey of learning Chinese martial arts through the eyes of 63 master, Degbo said it is a 64 (spirit) rebirth. "The experience offered me a deep and immersive 65 (introduce) to Chinese culture," he said. “It strengthened my mind and body and shaped how I see the world. I want to pass on what I learned to empower young people with an understanding of another culture.”
写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你校英文报正在开展主题为“Physical or online bookstores, which do you prefer ” 的征文活动，请写一篇短文投稿。内容包括：
1. 阐述观点；
2. 说明理由。
注意：
词数80左右;
请按如下格式作答。
Physical or online bookstores, which do you prefer
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（满分25分）
阅读下面短文，根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
On a fresh autumn morning, the air was filled with the scent of fallen leaves and the promise of adventure as I made my way from Canmore to New York City. My heart was flipping with anticipation, each beat echoing the thrill and pleasure of attending a famous art studio in the heart of the city and trading my paintings.
I imagined the busy streets of the city, the towering skyscrapers, and the creative energy that pulsed through every corner. This studio was more than just an opportunity; it was a dream that would come true, and a milestone I had been eagerly waiting for.
As I climbed into the taxi to the airport, the driver, a friendly man with a warm smile, greeted me with a cheerful “Good morning”. I responded with a nod, my mind already racing ahead to the studio in that city.
“First-time travel ” he asked, catching my gaze in the rear-view mirror. “Yes, a big-deal trip in New York,” I replied, my voice tinged with excitement. The driver smiled with a knowing look and said, “Ah, New York! Enjoy your flight. Just watch out for the traffic!”
As we chatted, I felt a sense of calm wash over me. The driver showed good manners and the sound of the engine was comforting. And I allowed myself to relax into the moment. The view of Canmore slowly gave way to the open road, and I watched as the landscape transformed, each mile bringing me closer to my destination.
But my excitement quickly turned to upset as I stood in the security line at Calgary International Airport. My hands were shockingly empty, no familiar weight of my painting supplies. They were all gone, likely forgotten in the back of the taxi in my rush to catch the flight.
A wave of helplessness washed over me when I realized it’s my carelessness that caused this to happen. I stood frozen, my mind racing through the implications of arriving in New York without my painting supplies.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
However, just as I was about to resign myself to this unfortunate event, my phone rang. ____________
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With an hour to spare before my flight’s departure, I saw the taxi driver outside the terminal (航站楼).
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2月11日高三 英语试题参考答案
1-5 CBABC 6-10 ABBCB 11-15 BCAAC 16-20 CBBAC
21-23 ACB 24-27 ADCB 28-31 CBDA 32-35 ADCA 36-40 AEGFD
41-45 ABDBA 46-50 CCDAB 51-55 ACBDC
56.merely 57. and 58. discovered 59. featuring 60.that/which
61.by 62. was taken 63. a 64.spiritual 65. introduction
应用文参考范文：
Physical or online bookstores, which do you prefer
While online bookstores excel in convenience, my preference leans strongly toward their physical counterparts, chiefly for the experiential and sensory dimensions they provide.
First of all, entering a bookstore offers a unique atmosphere—the scent of printed pages, the visual appeal of orderly shelves, and the quiet focus in the air create a calming retreat from daily distractions. Moreover, browsing through physical books often leads to pleasant surprises, allowing me to come across titles I might never find through algorithm-based suggestions online. Additionally，the possibility of receiving personalized recommendations from knowledgeable staff further enriches the experience, adding a human touch that digital platforms lack.
In short, despite its undeniable efficiency and cost-effectiveness, online bookstores cannot rival the tangible charm and sense of infinite possibility found within a real bookstore. For me, the joy of getting lost in a real bookstore is irreplaceable.
虽然线上书店在便利性方面表现优异，但我更偏爱实体书店，主要是因为它们能提供独特的体验和感官享受。
首先，走进实体书店能体验到独特的氛围——纸页的清香、整齐书架的视觉美感，以及空气中弥漫的静谧专注，都让人暂时忘却日常纷扰。此外，翻阅实体书时常常会发现意外惊喜，那些通过算法推荐在网上的书名，往往难以在实体书架上邂逅。更妙的是，专业导购提供的个性化推荐让阅读体验更添温度，这种人情味是数字平台难以企及的。
简而言之，尽管线上书店效率高、性价比强，却无法媲美实体书店那种真实魅力与无限可能。对我而言，沉浸于实体书店的愉悦体验是无可替代的。
读后续写参考范文：
However, just as I was about to resign myself to this unfortunate event, my phone rang. The sudden sound startled me, pulling me out of my panicked thoughts. With trembling fingers, I fished my phone out of my pocket and saw an unfamiliar number flashing on the screen. Heart pounding, I answered, and to my utter disbelief, it was the taxi driver. "Miss, I found your art supplies in my backseat," he said in that same warm, cheerful tone. "I’m already on my way back to the airport" His words washed over me like a wave of relief, and for a moment, I couldn’t even speak, overwhelmed by his thoughtfulness.
With an hour to spare before my flight’s departure, I saw the taxi driver outside the terminal (航站楼). I dashed out, scanning the busy drop-off area. There he stood holding my precious painting supplies. Rushing towards him, I clutched the case to my chest. Flooded with gratitude, I thanked him repeatedly, offering him a heartfelt hug. He simply smiled, replying that he couldn't let a dream trip be ruined by such a mistake. As I watched him drive away, I marveled at his selflessness. This unexpected kindness became my journey's first gift—proof that even in life's chaos, goodness finds its way.
【答案解析】
A篇主题语境：人与社会(环境保护与交通出行)
【语篇导读】这是一篇说明文，介绍了许多国家考虑降低高速公路和城区车速的原因——核心在于节省燃油、减少二氧化碳排放，文中通过原理分析(如低速可减少空气阻力等物理力)和具体数据支撑该观点；同时补充了“优化车身流线”“快速升档”“保持胎压”三个额外减少汽车二氧化碳排放的实用技巧，并引用丹麦汽车协会(FDM)的数据说明各项措施对燃油消耗的影响。
21.A 细节理解题。解析：依据第二段"Fuel consumption decreases the slower you drive, because the moving car has to overcome fewer physical forces such as air resistance and rolling friction between tyres and road”可知，低速行驶能减少燃油消耗，是因为汽车需要克服的空气阻力、轮胎与路面的滚动摩擦等物理力更少，即选项A“削弱汽车必须对抗的物理力”与原文语义一致。故选A。
22.C 细节理解题。解析：由“STREAMLINE THE CAR”部分中"Four open windows increase fuel consumption by up to 27%”可知，车窗大开时燃油消耗最高可增加27%, 即选项C“导致燃油使用量急剧上升”符合原文表述。故选C。
23.B 细节理解题。解析：依据图表中丹麦汽车协会(FDM)对燃油消耗影响的数据分析可知，从130km/h降至110km/h时，对应燃油节省效果为16%, 故选B。
B篇
24. A. 根据第一段，Lizarondo在菲律宾长大时，“全食材烹饪”很流行，意味着使用食材的所有部分。紧接着她移居美国后，对食物浪费现象感到困扰。由此可推知，“全食材烹饪”的目的是减少浪费。因此A项正确。B项“专注于鱼类菜肴”过于片面；C项“促进健康饮食”和D项“起源于菲律宾”均未在文中体现。
25. D. 根据第二段“…redirects unused food… and deliver the food to organizations and individuals who are experiencing food insecurity.”可知，其主要目的是将多余食物分发给需要的人。因此D项正确。A项“低价出售”、B项“保障餐厅食品安全”、C项“开发追踪食物浪费的新工具”均不符合文意。
26. C. 根据第三段，司机们与Uber司机的区别在于动力不同。Food Rescue Hero的司机知道有人正依赖这些食物，所以“saying no becomes a harder decision”，这体现了他们强烈的责任感。因此C项正确。A项“依赖高科技”与文中“技术并不创新”矛盾；B项“建立了极好的声誉”文中未直接说明；D项“获得高工资”与志愿者性质不符。
27. B. 根据最后一段“However, it’s not easy to get funding.”和“I’m trying to convince donors…”可知，她面临的主要挑战是获得资金支持。因此B项正确。
C篇主题语境：人与社会(科学研究与动物认知)
【语篇导读】
本文为一篇科普类说明文，报道了一项关于犬类认知能力的最新研究。研究表明，部分狗不仅能记住玩具名称，还能根据玩具的使用方式(如“拉扯”或“投掷”)对其进行功能性分类，并且能在没有口头或身体提示的情况下，将新玩具归入合适的类别。研究在家庭自然环境中进行，仅依赖社交线索，区别于以往依赖实验室环境和正式训练的研究方法。文末指出，未来可能进一步探索狗的其他心理分类能力及其大脑活动基础。
C 词义猜测题。解析：根据第二段“Toys were assigned to a category at random. In other words, a toy's physical traits did not dictate how it would be used.”可知，玩具被随机分配类别，即玩具的物理特征并不决定其使用方式。前后句为解释说明关系，因此dictate意为“决定、支配”，与determine同义。故选C。
B 细节理解题。解析：依据第三、四段描述，实验让狗用新玩具进行相同游戏，之后主人要求狗从一堆玩具中按类别取物。这旨在测试狗是否能够将已习得的分类规则迁移到新玩具上，即检验其“可迁移能力”(transferable abilities)。故选B。
30. D 细节理解题。解析：第五段指出，先前研究依赖实验室环境和正式训练，而新研究“在自然环境中进行，且确保狗只接收社交线索”。因此，新研究最突出的特点是避免了非自然场景(avoided unnatural settings)，即在真实家庭环境中开展。故选D。
31. A 推理判断题。解析：根据文章最后一句“Next, researchers may want to explore what other mental categories these dogs can learn...”可知，研究人员下一步可能探索狗还能以其他哪些方式对玩具进行分类，即A项“狗还能怎样分类玩具？”符合文意。故选A。
D篇主题语境：人与社会(科技应用与生活效率)
【语篇导读】本文是一篇个人体验类说明文，作者通过亲身体验AI邮件助手Cora，展现人工智能在邮件分类与初级回复方面的实用价值，同时也指出了其在处理需要背景知识与复杂判断的深层邮件时的局限性。文章最后引用Michael Polanyi的“隐性知识”理论，强调人类决策依赖于未言明的语境，这是当前AI难以复制的，但作者仍对AI邮件工具的未来发展抱有期待。
32. A 细节理解题。解析：根据第一段作者描述自己面对“hundreds of messages”的收件箱这一“pressing problem”，以及Cora这款应用的功能是“protect users from messages that don't genuinely require a response”可知，作者使用Cora的主要目的是利用AI来帮助筛选和过滤收件箱邮件，区分出需要处理的邮件。因此A项正确。B项“研究邮件模式”、C项“删除旧邮件历史”、D项“屏蔽未知发件人”均非作者的主要目的。
33. D 推理判断题。解析：作者在第二段将邮件分为三个层级，第三段以“咖啡邀请”邮件为例，详细说明了回复前需要进行一系列复杂评估（社会关系、实际安排等），这符合第二段对第三层邮件“quick to read but require significant thought”的描述。因此，这封邮件应被视为需要深度处理的第三层信息。D项正确。A项“快速回复便条”属于第二层；B项“可删除项”属于第一层；C项“低优先级信件”说法模糊，未体现其所需的深度思考。
34. C 细节理解题。解析：根据第四段“Boring as the moment might seem, I'm not sure that A.I. has ever made me more excited than I was then.”可知，虽然场景看似平淡，但作者当时感到极其兴奋。这种兴奋源于AI工具带来的惊人效率。因此C项正确。A项“无聊”是作者假设旁人可能的感觉，而非其真实感受；B项“怀疑”和D项“紧张”（见于登录前的描述）均不符合看到结果后的心理状态。
35. A 推理判断题。解析：第六段引用Michael Polanyi的理论，指出人类决策依赖“unstated context”（隐性知识），而AI对此“ignorant”（无知），因此无法可靠处理像咖啡邀请这类需要结合背景进行复杂判断的邮件。这直接揭示了AI邮件工具的核心局限在于理解和判断深层语境。A项正确。B项“识别垃圾邮件”、D项“分类信息”正是AI当前擅长的（见第一、五段）；C项“撰写简短回复”是Cora已具备的功能（见第五段）。
七选五
【文章大意】 本文是一篇议论文。文章探讨了真正的幸福并不仅仅来自于享乐，而是来自于“愉悦”和“目标感”之间的平衡。
A【解析】 考察上下文的因果关系。空前的句子“If you think something makes you happy, then it must make you happy”是一个主观判断。A项为这个判断提供了理由，使得段落逻辑完整。
E【解析】 考察上下文的递进关系。空前的句子“Just write whatever comes into your mind without thinking about it too much”是第一步操作。E项是紧随其后的第二步，指导读者查看自己的清单。
G【解析】 考察上下文的因果关系。空前的句子“For most people, only doing things for fun isn’t enough for long-term happiness”提出了一个结论。G项解释了原因，并引出下文将要详细论述的核心概念。
F【解析】 考察上下文的递进关系和承上启下。空前的句子让读者“Go back to your list of things that make you happy”。“How many of them are activities that add to your sense of purpose ”提出了一个具体的问题来引导读者进行更深层次的思考，且与后一句写一份带来目标感的清单衔接。
D【解析】 考察上下文的前后照应关系。空前的句子说“Don’t just think about these activities”。D项与之形成“do”与“think”的对比和递进，同时照应前文“deciding, designing, doing”。
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一对善良的夫妇在暴风雪之夜救助了两只流浪的比格犬，其中一只还怀有身孕，并最终帮助它们找到了一个充满爱心的新家。
A【解析】 考查动词。根据语境，雄性比格犬在扫视(scanned)路边寻找一个可以庇护同伴的地方。
B【解析】 考查形容词。根据上下文，雌犬怀孕且身处恶劣环境。struggling意为“挣扎的”，准确地描述了它艰难的状态。
D【解析】 考查动词。根据下文“her way made heavier”，怀孕的雌犬走得很艰难。labored意为“艰难地行进”，生动地描绘了它的辛苦。
B【解析】 考查名词。“When her time came”是一个固定说法，意为“当她的时刻到来时”，这里特指她即将分娩的时刻。
A【解析】 考查名词。根据语境，司机在车头灯的“一闪”(flash)之下发现了这对狗。
C【解析】 考查动词。根据语境，司机停下车，走近(approached)动物们。
C【解析】 考查动词。“shot a picture”意为“拍了一张照片”，是固定搭配。
D【解析】 考查名词。根据语境，Kiebels夫妇为狗准备了一张床(bed)以供休息。
A【解析】 考查形容词。根据上文，经过一夜的风雪和跋涉，两只动物应该是“筋疲力尽的”(exhausted)。
B【解析】 考查副词。根据语境，雄犬不时地(periodically)抬头关心它的同伴。
A【解析】 考查名词。companion意为“同伴”，在前文已经出现过，指代与雄犬同行的雌犬。
C【解析】 考查动词短语。根据语境，Katie多次给收容所打电话来了解它们的情况。check on意为“检查，核实，了解...的情况”，符合语境。
B【解析】 考查动词。根据语境，比格犬们被一个有爱的家庭收养(adopted)。
D【解析】 考查名词。整个故事讲述了Kiebels夫妇救助流浪狗的善举。kindness（善意）是对他们行为的最好概括。
C【解析】 考查名词。根据语境，这个故事展现了我们天性(nature)中最美好的一面。
第二节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了来自贝宁的Degbo对中国武术的热爱，他不仅自己刻苦学习，还开办武馆，将武术视为连接两个国家的文化桥梁。
merely【解析】 考查副词。分析句子结构可知，此处需要一个副词来修饰后面的a physical discipline，因此用其副词形式merely。
and【解析】 考查连词。该句列举了中国功夫对Degbo的三个意义：a philosophy，a way of life，a bridge，属于并列关系，应填连词and。
discovered【解析】 考查动词时态。句中描述的是Degbo13岁发生的事情，用一般过去时。
featuring【解析】 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，空处在这里修饰films，且films与动词之间是主动关系，所以用现在分词featuring作后置定语。
that/which【解析】 考查定语从句。此处是一个定语从句，修饰先行词an accidental encounter with the exotic culture。关系词在从句中作主语，因此用that或which。
by【解析】 考查介词。joining a private kung fu club是方式状语，表示“通过加入一个私人功夫俱乐部”的方式开始他的旅程。因此用介词by。
was taken【解析】 考查动词的时态和语态。句子描述的是过去的事情，用一般过去时。主语the Beninese martial arts enthusiast（指Degbo）和动词take之间是被动关系，即他“被带到”少林寺，所以用被动语态was taken。
a【解析】 考查冠词。master是可数名词单数，且在句中泛指一位大师，因此用不定冠词a。
spiritual【解析】 考查形容词。spirit是名词，此处需要一个形容词来修饰名词rebirth（重生）。spiritual是其形容词形式，意为“精神上的”。
introduction 【解析】考察名词。分析句子结构可知，空处应填一个名词，故填introduce的名词形式introduction。
听力录音材料
Text 1
M: I think we should plant something fast-growing here. Bamboo could be a good choice - it creates a natural screen
and attracts some birds.
W: Bamboo But I heard it spreads too quickly and might spread through the whole garden.
Text 2
W: So, are you ready to pay
M: Actually, there’s a problem with our bill. We ordered 2 beers, but you charged us $ 10.
W: My apologies! I must have mixed up the tables. I’ll take $ 4 off and give you a new bill.
Text 3
M: Excuse me. Could someone come over and get me the larger size of this shirt
W: Oh, yes, I’m sorry. We’ve just been tied up. I’ll have my colleague get it for you right away.
Text 4
W: I can’t wait for this Friday. I’m going to really enjoy the weekend.
M: If I’m not mistaken, that’s the last day when you work in this company, right
W: Yes, and then I will start my new job next Monday.
Text 5
M: So Mrs. Black, we’d like to learn how you run this company so well and how you made it into such a large business.
W: Well, I think a clear understanding of the market’s changes and good managements are crucial.
Text 6
M: Burton and Taylor Limited, how can I help you
W: Hello, my name is Eleanor Staples. I’m calling about your advertisement for a salesperson.
M: Ah, you need to speak to Mr. Burton. He’s dealing with the applications, but he’s in a meeting now. I’ll put you through to his secretary.
W: Thank you. Do you have any idea what else I need to prepare
M: I’m not sure about that. But I’m sure his secretary will be able to supply you with all the details.
W: OK, thanks very much.
Text 7
W: I’ve finally saved up enough to buy my first car.
M: Have you been looking around
W: Yes, I went to a car dealership for a test drive last Saturday.
M: You have to be careful when you negotiate with those salesmen.
W: I know. They’ll try to take advantage of people. I’m going to take Joseph with me. He used to work as a salesman.
M: Good idea. How much are you planning to spend
W: I have twenty thousand dollars.
M: Wow. Are you going to pay in full, or take out a car loan
W: I’m thinking about the latter. I don’t want to be stuck for money.
Text 8
M: Emily! What can I do for you
W: Well, Mr. Green, I feel like I’m dying! I don’t know if I’m just tired or what, but I’m not myself! My chest hurts to breathe.
M: How long have you felt like this Do you have a running nose
W: I can breathe through my nose fine. I think it’s something else. I’ve felt sick for the past three days.
M: Well, it could be heartburn. Do fatty foods or drinks like coffee set it off
W: No! But it has me worried! Do you think it could be cancer
M: We need to do some scans and blood work to narrow this down. I’ll book you an appointment for tomorrow. Don’t eat anything before the examination.
W: But I’m going out for a buffet tonight!
M: Not anymore. Doctor’s orders!
Text 9
M: Mary, how did it go with preparing your lessons
W: Well, this is actually the first time that I have ever taught in an elementary classroom, but I’m a bit stuck right now. You know the topic I want them to research is a bit hard for pupils. I’m afraid that they won’t be able to handle it on their own. So I need new ideas on designing more effective teaching methods. Mr. Carter, do you have any suggestions
M: Well, you should probably read this book, the bestseller of this year, written by J. K. Simmons. He is a professor who just transferred here last semester, but he is popular among students for his creative teaching methods. There is an extensive range of learning approaches mentioned in the book, including approaches for team research, which might be helpful to you.
W: You mean dividing the students into groups to do research It’s interesting.
M: I really love this book. Through it you will know how to increase cooperation between students and help them develop their own voice and perspective. That’s what this book focuses on.
W: I’ll check out the book as soon as possible.
Text 10
W: A new report says sleeping with the light on could be bad for our health. Researchers said around 40 percent of people sleep with some sort of artificial light. They said even light from a television or an alarm clock could affect our health. Sleeping without any light is more difficult for people who live in cities, where there is a lot of outdoor light at night. The researchers are from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, U.S. A. The lead researcher, Dr. Phyllis Zee, is an expert in sleep medicine. Her team conducted a study of the blood sugar levels of 20 people after nights of sleep. The people who slept with a light on had higher blood sugar levels the next morning compared to those who slept in total darkness. Dr. Zee said this is because light stimulates brain activity, which raises blood sugar levels. She said there are three things we can do to reduce the risk of illness; turn off the lights, use a light-blocking curtain and wear an eye mask.
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第一部分 听力 ( 共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上 。
第一节(共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。
1. What is the woman’s concern about planting bamboo
A. It will attract many birds.
B. It is expensive to maintain.
C. It might grow out of control.
2. How much should the man pay
A. $4. B. $ 6. C. $ 10.
3. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Salesperson and customer. B. Tailor and client. C. Colleagues.
4. Which day is the woman’s final working day in the company
A. Next Monday. B. This Friday. C. This weekend.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The development of the market.
B. The difficulties in management.
C. The keys to a company’s success.
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. Why does the woman make a phone call
A. To apply for a job. B. To arrange a meeting. C. To interview the salesperson.
7. Who will provide the woman with more information
A. Mr. Burton. B. Mr. Burton’s secretary. C. The man.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What did the woman do last Saturday
A. She bought her first car. B. She went for a test drive. C. She took a driving lesson.
9. Why will the woman invite Joseph with her
A. He wants to buy a car.
B. He wants to be a car dealer.
C. He knows about sales skills.
10. How will the woman pay for her new car
A. Full payment. B. Loan payment. C. Unclear.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What’s wrong with the woman
A. She has a running nose. B. She has chest pain. C. She has a heartache.
12. What does the man arrange for the woman
A. An online consultation. B. An urgent surgery. C. A medical test.
13. What did the woman plan to do tonight
A. She would have a big meal.
B. She would visit an attraction.
C. She would have an appointment.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the problem Mary is facing
A. How to effectively teach students.
B. How to present the topic in an interesting way.
C. How to build better relationships with students.
15. Why is Professor J.K. Simmons popular among students
A. His book is a bestseller.
B. He is an expert in teaching.
C. He has creative teaching methods.
16. What learning approach does Mr. Carter suggest Mary try
A. Focusing on personal study skills.
B. Developing learning by reading the book.
C. Organizing students to do research in groups.
17. What does Professor J. K. Simmons’ book centre on
A. Guidance for classroom management.
B. Student cooperation and individual growth.
C. Relationships between teachers and students.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. How many subjects were involved in the study
A. 40. B. 20. C. 10.
19. What does Dr. Zee suggest people do
A. Sleep with lights off. B. Sleep with open curtains. C. Reduce the use of sleep medicine.
20. What is the talk mainly about
A. The benefits of good sleep.
B. The effects of lack of sleep.
C. The influence of light on sleep.
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分 35 分）
第一节（共 10 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 25 分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项 （A 、B 、C 和 D ）中 ，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Many countries are considering reducing speed limits on motorways and in urban areas. Fuel savings and reductions in CO emissions are just two of the reasons for doing so.
Fuel consumption decreases the slower you drive, because the moving car has to overcome fewer physical forces such as air resistance and rolling friction（摩擦）between tyres and road. Air resistance increases with the square of the speed. This means that a car experiences 28% more air resistance at a speed of 130km/h than at 110km/h.
Slower speed is not the only way to reduce the CO emissions from your car. There are three automotive tips to help the climate else.
STREAMLINE THE CAR
1. Unevenness（不均匀）increases the air resistance of your car, and so its CO emissions. Four open windows increase fuel consumption by up to 27%.
GET UP THE GEARS（齿轮）QUICKLY
2. Petrol and diesel（柴油）cars should always be driven in the highest possible gear: the engine then has as few revolutions as possible. Fuel consumption between two gears can vary by up to 20%.
MAINTAIN TYRE PRESSURE
3. Car tyres at the recommended pressure ensure ideal driving. If the tyre pressure drops to 75% pressure, fuel consumption increases by 2%. If it drops by half, the increase is as much as 10%.
Here’s the breakdown of fuel consumption impact of driving habits and vehicle adjustments from the Federation of Danish Motorists (FDM).
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)Fuel Consumption Impact of Driving Habits &Vehicle Adjustments
21. Why does driving at a lower speed help cut fuel use
A. It weakens the physical forces the car must fight against.
B. It changes the way air resistance affects the car.
C. It lightens the weight of the moving vehicle.
D. It makes the engine work at a higher speed.
22. What will happen if a car’s windows are wide open while driving
A. It’ll lower the car’s air resistance. B. It’ll reduce the car’s CO emissions.
C. It’ll lead to a sharp rise in fuel use. D. It’ll make the car run more smoothly.
23. What is the fuel-saving effect of reducing speed from 130km/h to 110km/h according to FDM data
A. 10%. B. 16%. C. Up to 20%. D. Nearly 28%.
B
When Leah Lizarondo grew up in the Philippines, all-parts cooking was really popular. “It was trendy to serve all the parts of the food material,” she remembers. After moving to the US, Lizarondo struggled with the amount of food she saw going to waste. “The way fish is sold here mostly is fillets(去骨鱼片),” she says. “What happens to the rest of that fish ”
Concerned by the amount of food waste that grocery stores and restaurants were throwing away every day in the US, Lizarondo decided to launch Food Rescue Hero, a food recovery platform that redirects unused food by getting volunteers to use an app to collect it; they then deliver the food to organizations and individuals who are experiencing food insecurity.
Lizarondo explains that the technology behind the platform is not innovative; she compares it to the tech behind delivery services like Uber Eats and DoorDash. However, Lizarondo says getting people to give up their time to make deliveries is where they differ. While an Uber driver might wrestle with whether their earnings on a delivery may be worth their time, Food Rescue Hero drivers almost always show up to deliver. The reason is simple: “If I am picking up food and I know that someone is specifically relying on this today, saying no becomes a harder decision to make,”she explains.
The inner motivation among her volunteers has enabled her organization to grow to thousands of drivers. Lizarondo says 100, 000 deliveries have now been completed in Pittsburgh, where Food Rescue Hero was started. Across all the cities where they operate, they have rescued nearly 50 million pounds of food that would have otherwise gone to waste.
Lizarondo’s network has now grown to twelve cities, and she has dreams of expanding further. However, it’s not easy to get funding. “I m trying to convince donors that this model will provide that groundbreaking innovation that everyone’s looking for,” she says.
24. Which best describes all-parts cooking
A. It minimizes waste. B. It focuses on fish dishes.
C. It promotes healthy diets. D. It originated in the Philippines.
25.What is the main purpose of Food Rescue Hero
A. To sell leftover food at lower prices. B. To ensure the food security of restaurants.
C. To develop new tools to track food waste. D. To distribute unwanted food to those in need.
26. What can we learn about Food Rescue Hero drivers
A. They rely on highly innovative technology.
B. They have built up an excellent reputation.
C. They feel a strong sense of responsibility.
D. They are offered good wages by Lizarondo.
27.What challenge does Lizarondo face while expanding her network
A. Finding committed volunteers.
B. Securing enough financial support.
C. Convincing groceries to donate food.
D. Dealing with technical issues on the app.
C
“Where's your squeaky ball Bring me your panda bear!” It's not unusual for dogs to learn the names of their favorite toys. But some dogs can categorize toys by how they're used during play, researchers now report. They can even decide what category a new toy should be in, based on how it's used. And that's without any verbal or physical clues.
The team, led by Claudia Fugazza of E tv s Lor nd University, recruited 11 dogs and their owners to take part in the new study. Each dog was studied at home. First, owners played games with their dogs: either “pull” (tug-of-war) or “throw (fetch).” During each game, the owner repeatedly said the category out loud. Toys were assigned to a category at random. In other words, a toy's physical traits (特征) did not dictate how it would be used. Game playing continued until the dogs related each toy to either “pull” or “throw.”
Then, owners and dogs played the same pull or throw game with toys the dogs had not seen before. This time, the owners did not name the activities out loud.
Next, owners asked their dogs to “bring me a pull” or “bring me a throw” from a toy pile. This tested if the dogs applied the labels based on their play with that toy. These dogs picked a new toy right most of the time.
Previous animal studies that categorized things by their use relied on lab settings and formal training. “This is the first study exploring this cognitive skill in animals in their natural environment while making sure the dogs got only social cues (提示),” Fugazza says.
Fugazza says the new study doesn't show that all dogs have this functional-labeling skill. “But,” she adds, “I wouldn't exclude that.” Next, researchers may want to explore what other mental categories these dogs can learn, and what brain activities underlie these abilities.
28. What does the underlined word “dictate” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Hide. B. Change. C. Determine. D. Contradict.
29. The new-toy games were mainly designed to test dogs’ ______________ .
A. emotional sensitivity B. transferable abilities
C. problem-solving speed D. resistance to distractions
30. What distinguishes the new study from earlier ones
A. It involved new toys. B. It excluded social cues.
C. It required stricter drills. D. It avoided unnatural settings.
31. What may researchers explore next
A. How else can dogs sort toys
B. Which kind of dogs can label toys
C. Why can some dogs learn toy names
D. What other cues affect dogs' brain activities
D
One morning last month, I decided to try artificial intelligence on a pressing problem: my inbox. I had hundreds of messages, and though most were junk, a handful were of actual interest. So I turned to Cora, an app that uses A. I. to protect users from messages that don't genuinely require a response. During setup, it read my latest e- mail s to learn who I am.
Typically, engaging with e-mail involves sorting messages into different layers of complexity. The shallowest layer includes e-mail s you can confidently delete. The next contains messages that can be satisfied with a simple reply: “Got it” or “Thanks.” The deepest layer consists of messages that are quick to read but require significant thought.
Consider this e- mail: “Hi Cal！ I'm John Doe's brother… I'm working on a new tech startup… I'd love to grab coffee with you. Any particular days work best ” Before I can respond,I need to assess the social and practical implications of the request. Is John Doe sufficiently important to me that I need to do his brother a favor If I agree, when and where should I suggest The task arguably bundles filtering (筛选), decoding, planning and analysis.
The morning after I activated Cora, I logged in with nervousness. Instead of thirty or forty messages, I found only five requiring my attention. Boring as the moment might seem, I'm not sure that A. I. has ever made me more excited than I was then.
Cora's decisions seemed pretty good ——all but two were indeed deletable (I could read the wrongly filtered messages directly from the briefing webpage). The app even drafted possible replies for layer- two messages. What it didn't try to tackle were the layer- three ones.
In The Tacit Dimension, Michael Polanyi argued that our decisions depend heavily on unstated context. “… we can know more than we can tell,” he wrote. A. I. is ignorant of this “tacit knowledge”, so it can't reliably figure out whether to say “yes” to that coffee invitation.
Still, A. I. e-mail tools can have a profound impact. Now I'm impatient for what comes next.
32. What is the author's main purpose in trying Cora
A. To filter inbox e- mails. B. To study e- mail patterns.
C. To erase old inbox history. D. To block unknown senders.
33. What can the “coffee” e- mail be viewed as
A. A quick- reply note. B. A delete- level item.
C. A low- priority letter. D. A layer- three message.
34. How did the author feel after seeing only five e- mails
A. Bored. B. Doubtful. C. Excited. D. Nervous.
35. What may A. I. e- mail tools struggle with
A. Judging context. B. Spotting junk mail.
C. Writing short replies. D. Classifying messages.
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。
Do you know what makes you happy or do you just think you know At first glance, these two questions look like the same thing. If you think something makes you happy, then it must make you happy. 36
Brainstorm a list of all the things that make you happy. Just write whatever comes into your mind without thinking about it too much. 37 Probably most of them, right So, if you could spend most of your time doing all this fun stuff, you’d be really happy, surely
Well, maybe not. For most people, only doing things for fun isn’t enough for long-term happiness. 38 If most of the things on your list of what makes you happy fall under the category of “pleasure”, then that might be what you think makes you happy. But what will actually make you happy is balancing them out with activities that give your life purpose.
Go back to your list of things that make you happy. 39 Can you make another list now you know that purpose is important for happiness
Now you have your lists, you need to find balance. But balance doesn’t mean you have to make pleasure–purpose a 50/50 split. It means achieving the ratio (比率) that works for you, and, of course, some activities might bring both pleasure and purpose. There’s an idea of “deciding, designing, doing”. First decide what things in life bring you pleasure and/or purpose —— which is what your two lists are for. Then, don’t just think about these activities. 40 Happiness is built during the process.
After all, you know yourself, don’t you
Work on these parts to maximize your happiness.
The human brain quickly adapts to sources of pleasure.
Design your life so you do as many of them as possible.
Now look at that list and tick all the ones that are enjoyable.
How many of them are activities that add to your sense of purpose
That’s because your happiness depends on a “pleasure–purpose balance”.
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。
It was in the cold midwinter, and a pair of beagles (比格犬) trudged through the freezing night, seeking shelter. The father-to-be 41 the roadside for some home where his 42 companion might rest safely for the night. He looked over at her frequently. She 43 along without complaint, her way made heavier by the new life growing inside her. They needed a warm, dry place safe from the bitter wind. When her 44 came, it must not be out here along the roadway.
Gus Kiebel was driving home from work when he spotted the pair in the 45 of his headlights. Gus parked his truck and 46 the animals. He stretched out his hands to the beagles, which made no effort to escape.
He placed the dogs in his truck, 47 a picture of the pair and sent it to his wife, Katie Kiebel.
“You cannot put them back out in the snowstorm,” she said. “Bring them home.”
The Kiebels prepared a 48 for the dogs on their warm enclosed porch, also setting out food and water. The 49 animals lay together, the male dog 50 lifting his head to fuss over (关怀) his 51 .
The next day, the couple took the dogs to the shelter to drop them off. In the days following, Katie phoned the shelter repeatedly to 52 them. Soon after Christmas, the beagles were 53 , as a pair, to a loving family. It’s a simple story —— people who practice 54 give shelter from a storm to a homeless couple —— but it speaks to the best of our 55 .
41. A. scanned B. crossed C. blocked D. noticed
42. A. uplifting B. struggling C. grieving D. frustrating
43. A. leapt B. wandered C. played D. labored
44. A. turn B. time C. destiny D. chance
45. A. flash B. shadow C. darkness D. reflection
46. A. confronted B. chased C. approached D. guided
47. A. drew B. posted C. shot D. printed
48. A. collar B. toy C. table D. bed
49. A. exhausted B. confused C. depressed D. frightened
50. A. secretly B. periodically C. temporarily D. patiently
51. A. companion B. opponent C. child D. friend
52. A. turn down B. appeal to C. check on D. attend to
53. A. sold B. adopted C. returned D. released
54. A. courage B. humanity C. generosity D. kindness
55. A. ability B. knowledge C. nature D. advantage
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。
In a modest yet vibrant martial arts club, the rhythmic thud(重击) of feet striking the ground echoes in sync with the sharp, thunderous cry of “Hay-Hah!”.
53-year-old Degbo is leading scores of students through precise movements of kung fu and tai chi. For Degbo, Chinese martial arts are not 56 (mere) a physical discipline but a philosophy, a way of life, 57 above all a bridge between his homeland of Benin and China.
At the tender age of 13, while a student in Dangbo town in southeast Benin, Degbo 58 (discover) his passion. Spending school holidays watching Chinese martial arts films 59 (feature) legends like Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan, he found an accidental encounter with the exotic culture 60 ignited a life-changing interest.
Degbo began his journey 61 joining a private kung fu club in Porto-Novo. Later, the Beninese martial arts enthusiast 62 (take) to the Shaolin Temple in Henan province for better mastering the art. In 2010, he founded his own club, Super Shaolin of Benin.
Reflecting on his journey of learning Chinese martial arts through the eyes of 63 master, Degbo said it is a 64 (spirit) rebirth. "The experience offered me a deep and immersive 65 (introduce) to Chinese culture," he said. “It strengthened my mind and body and shaped how I see the world. I want to pass on what I learned to empower young people with an understanding of another culture.”
写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你校英文报正在开展主题为“Physical or online bookstores, which do you prefer ” 的征文活动，请写一篇短文投稿。内容包括：
1. 阐述观点；
2. 说明理由。
注意：
词数80左右;
请按如下格式作答。
Physical or online bookstores, which do you prefer
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（满分25分）
阅读下面短文，根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
On a fresh autumn morning, the air was filled with the scent of fallen leaves and the promise of adventure as I made my way from Canmore to New York City. My heart was flipping with anticipation, each beat echoing the thrill and pleasure of attending a famous art studio in the heart of the city and trading my paintings.
I imagined the busy streets of the city, the towering skyscrapers, and the creative energy that pulsed through every corner. This studio was more than just an opportunity; it was a dream that would come true, and a milestone I had been eagerly waiting for.
As I climbed into the taxi to the airport, the driver, a friendly man with a warm smile, greeted me with a cheerful “Good morning”. I responded with a nod, my mind already racing ahead to the studio in that city.
“First-time travel ” he asked, catching my gaze in the rear-view mirror. “Yes, a big-deal trip in New York,” I replied, my voice tinged with excitement. The driver smiled with a knowing look and said, “Ah, New York! Enjoy your flight. Just watch out for the traffic!”
As we chatted, I felt a sense of calm wash over me. The driver showed good manners and the sound of the engine was comforting. And I allowed myself to relax into the moment. The view of Canmore slowly gave way to the open road, and I watched as the landscape transformed, each mile bringing me closer to my destination.
But my excitement quickly turned to upset as I stood in the security line at Calgary International Airport. My hands were shockingly empty, no familiar weight of my painting supplies. They were all gone, likely forgotten in the back of the taxi in my rush to catch the flight.
A wave of helplessness washed over me when I realized it’s my carelessness that caused this to happen. I stood frozen, my mind racing through the implications of arriving in New York without my painting supplies.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
However, just as I was about to resign myself to this unfortunate event, my phone rang. ____________
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With an hour to spare before my flight’s departure, I saw the taxi driver outside the terminal (航站楼).
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1-5 CBABC 6-10 ABBCB 11-15 BCAAC 16-20 CBBAC
21-23 ACB 24-27 ADCB 28-31 CBDA 32-35 ADCA 36-40 AEGFD
41-45 ABDBA 46-50 CCDAB 51-55 ACBDC
56.merely 57. and 58. discovered 59. featuring 60.that/which
61.by 62. was taken 63. a 64.spiritual 65. introduction
应用文参考范文：
Physical or online bookstores, which do you prefer
While online bookstores excel in convenience, my preference leans strongly toward their physical counterparts, chiefly for the experiential and sensory dimensions they provide.
First of all, entering a bookstore offers a unique atmosphere—the scent of printed pages, the visual appeal of orderly shelves, and the quiet focus in the air create a calming retreat from daily distractions. Moreover, browsing through physical books often leads to pleasant surprises, allowing me to come across titles I might never find through algorithm-based suggestions online. Additionally，the possibility of receiving personalized recommendations from knowledgeable staff further enriches the experience, adding a human touch that digital platforms lack.
In short, despite its undeniable efficiency and cost-effectiveness, online bookstores cannot rival the tangible charm and sense of infinite possibility found within a real bookstore. For me, the joy of getting lost in a real bookstore is irreplaceable.
虽然线上书店在便利性方面表现优异，但我更偏爱实体书店，主要是因为它们能提供独特的体验和感官享受。
首先，走进实体书店能体验到独特的氛围——纸页的清香、整齐书架的视觉美感，以及空气中弥漫的静谧专注，都让人暂时忘却日常纷扰。此外，翻阅实体书时常常会发现意外惊喜，那些通过算法推荐在网上的书名，往往难以在实体书架上邂逅。更妙的是，专业导购提供的个性化推荐让阅读体验更添温度，这种人情味是数字平台难以企及的。
简而言之，尽管线上书店效率高、性价比强，却无法媲美实体书店那种真实魅力与无限可能。对我而言，沉浸于实体书店的愉悦体验是无可替代的。
读后续写参考范文：
However, just as I was about to resign myself to this unfortunate event, my phone rang. The sudden sound startled me, pulling me out of my panicked thoughts. With trembling fingers, I fished my phone out of my pocket and saw an unfamiliar number flashing on the screen. Heart pounding, I answered, and to my utter disbelief, it was the taxi driver. "Miss, I found your art supplies in my backseat," he said in that same warm, cheerful tone. "I’m already on my way back to the airport" His words washed over me like a wave of relief, and for a moment, I couldn’t even speak, overwhelmed by his thoughtfulness.
With an hour to spare before my flight’s departure, I saw the taxi driver outside the terminal (航站楼). I dashed out, scanning the busy drop-off area. There he stood holding my precious painting supplies. Rushing towards him, I clutched the case to my chest. Flooded with gratitude, I thanked him repeatedly, offering him a heartfelt hug. He simply smiled, replying that he couldn't let a dream trip be ruined by such a mistake. As I watched him drive away, I marveled at his selflessness. This unexpected kindness became my journey's first gift—proof that even in life's chaos, goodness finds its way.
【答案解析】
A篇主题语境：人与社会(环境保护与交通出行)
【语篇导读】这是一篇说明文，介绍了许多国家考虑降低高速公路和城区车速的原因——核心在于节省燃油、减少二氧化碳排放，文中通过原理分析(如低速可减少空气阻力等物理力)和具体数据支撑该观点；同时补充了“优化车身流线”“快速升档”“保持胎压”三个额外减少汽车二氧化碳排放的实用技巧，并引用丹麦汽车协会(FDM)的数据说明各项措施对燃油消耗的影响。
21.A 细节理解题。解析：依据第二段"Fuel consumption decreases the slower you drive, because the moving car has to overcome fewer physical forces such as air resistance and rolling friction between tyres and road”可知，低速行驶能减少燃油消耗，是因为汽车需要克服的空气阻力、轮胎与路面的滚动摩擦等物理力更少，即选项A“削弱汽车必须对抗的物理力”与原文语义一致。故选A。
22.C 细节理解题。解析：由“STREAMLINE THE CAR”部分中"Four open windows increase fuel consumption by up to 27%”可知，车窗大开时燃油消耗最高可增加27%, 即选项C“导致燃油使用量急剧上升”符合原文表述。故选C。
23.B 细节理解题。解析：依据图表中丹麦汽车协会(FDM)对燃油消耗影响的数据分析可知，从130km/h降至110km/h时，对应燃油节省效果为16%, 故选B。
B篇
24. A. 根据第一段，Lizarondo在菲律宾长大时，“全食材烹饪”很流行，意味着使用食材的所有部分。紧接着她移居美国后，对食物浪费现象感到困扰。由此可推知，“全食材烹饪”的目的是减少浪费。因此A项正确。B项“专注于鱼类菜肴”过于片面；C项“促进健康饮食”和D项“起源于菲律宾”均未在文中体现。
25. D. 根据第二段“…redirects unused food… and deliver the food to organizations and individuals who are experiencing food insecurity.”可知，其主要目的是将多余食物分发给需要的人。因此D项正确。A项“低价出售”、B项“保障餐厅食品安全”、C项“开发追踪食物浪费的新工具”均不符合文意。
26. C. 根据第三段，司机们与Uber司机的区别在于动力不同。Food Rescue Hero的司机知道有人正依赖这些食物，所以“saying no becomes a harder decision”，这体现了他们强烈的责任感。因此C项正确。A项“依赖高科技”与文中“技术并不创新”矛盾；B项“建立了极好的声誉”文中未直接说明；D项“获得高工资”与志愿者性质不符。
27. B. 根据最后一段“However, it’s not easy to get funding.”和“I’m trying to convince donors…”可知，她面临的主要挑战是获得资金支持。因此B项正确。
C篇主题语境：人与社会(科学研究与动物认知)
【语篇导读】
本文为一篇科普类说明文，报道了一项关于犬类认知能力的最新研究。研究表明，部分狗不仅能记住玩具名称，还能根据玩具的使用方式(如“拉扯”或“投掷”)对其进行功能性分类，并且能在没有口头或身体提示的情况下，将新玩具归入合适的类别。研究在家庭自然环境中进行，仅依赖社交线索，区别于以往依赖实验室环境和正式训练的研究方法。文末指出，未来可能进一步探索狗的其他心理分类能力及其大脑活动基础。
C 词义猜测题。解析：根据第二段“Toys were assigned to a category at random. In other words, a toy's physical traits did not dictate how it would be used.”可知，玩具被随机分配类别，即玩具的物理特征并不决定其使用方式。前后句为解释说明关系，因此dictate意为“决定、支配”，与determine同义。故选C。
B 细节理解题。解析：依据第三、四段描述，实验让狗用新玩具进行相同游戏，之后主人要求狗从一堆玩具中按类别取物。这旨在测试狗是否能够将已习得的分类规则迁移到新玩具上，即检验其“可迁移能力”(transferable abilities)。故选B。
30. D 细节理解题。解析：第五段指出，先前研究依赖实验室环境和正式训练，而新研究“在自然环境中进行，且确保狗只接收社交线索”。因此，新研究最突出的特点是避免了非自然场景(avoided unnatural settings)，即在真实家庭环境中开展。故选D。
31. A 推理判断题。解析：根据文章最后一句“Next, researchers may want to explore what other mental categories these dogs can learn...”可知，研究人员下一步可能探索狗还能以其他哪些方式对玩具进行分类，即A项“狗还能怎样分类玩具？”符合文意。故选A。
D篇主题语境：人与社会(科技应用与生活效率)
【语篇导读】本文是一篇个人体验类说明文，作者通过亲身体验AI邮件助手Cora，展现人工智能在邮件分类与初级回复方面的实用价值，同时也指出了其在处理需要背景知识与复杂判断的深层邮件时的局限性。文章最后引用Michael Polanyi的“隐性知识”理论，强调人类决策依赖于未言明的语境，这是当前AI难以复制的，但作者仍对AI邮件工具的未来发展抱有期待。
32. A 细节理解题。解析：根据第一段作者描述自己面对“hundreds of messages”的收件箱这一“pressing problem”，以及Cora这款应用的功能是“protect users from messages that don't genuinely require a response”可知，作者使用Cora的主要目的是利用AI来帮助筛选和过滤收件箱邮件，区分出需要处理的邮件。因此A项正确。B项“研究邮件模式”、C项“删除旧邮件历史”、D项“屏蔽未知发件人”均非作者的主要目的。
33. D 推理判断题。解析：作者在第二段将邮件分为三个层级，第三段以“咖啡邀请”邮件为例，详细说明了回复前需要进行一系列复杂评估（社会关系、实际安排等），这符合第二段对第三层邮件“quick to read but require significant thought”的描述。因此，这封邮件应被视为需要深度处理的第三层信息。D项正确。A项“快速回复便条”属于第二层；B项“可删除项”属于第一层；C项“低优先级信件”说法模糊，未体现其所需的深度思考。
34. C 细节理解题。解析：根据第四段“Boring as the moment might seem, I'm not sure that A.I. has ever made me more excited than I was then.”可知，虽然场景看似平淡，但作者当时感到极其兴奋。这种兴奋源于AI工具带来的惊人效率。因此C项正确。A项“无聊”是作者假设旁人可能的感觉，而非其真实感受；B项“怀疑”和D项“紧张”（见于登录前的描述）均不符合看到结果后的心理状态。
35. A 推理判断题。解析：第六段引用Michael Polanyi的理论，指出人类决策依赖“unstated context”（隐性知识），而AI对此“ignorant”（无知），因此无法可靠处理像咖啡邀请这类需要结合背景进行复杂判断的邮件。这直接揭示了AI邮件工具的核心局限在于理解和判断深层语境。A项正确。B项“识别垃圾邮件”、D项“分类信息”正是AI当前擅长的（见第一、五段）；C项“撰写简短回复”是Cora已具备的功能（见第五段）。
七选五
【文章大意】 本文是一篇议论文。文章探讨了真正的幸福并不仅仅来自于享乐，而是来自于“愉悦”和“目标感”之间的平衡。
A【解析】 考察上下文的因果关系。空前的句子“If you think something makes you happy, then it must make you happy”是一个主观判断。A项为这个判断提供了理由，使得段落逻辑完整。
E【解析】 考察上下文的递进关系。空前的句子“Just write whatever comes into your mind without thinking about it too much”是第一步操作。E项是紧随其后的第二步，指导读者查看自己的清单。
G【解析】 考察上下文的因果关系。空前的句子“For most people, only doing things for fun isn’t enough for long-term happiness”提出了一个结论。G项解释了原因，并引出下文将要详细论述的核心概念。
F【解析】 考察上下文的递进关系和承上启下。空前的句子让读者“Go back to your list of things that make you happy”。“How many of them are activities that add to your sense of purpose ”提出了一个具体的问题来引导读者进行更深层次的思考，且与后一句写一份带来目标感的清单衔接。
D【解析】 考察上下文的前后照应关系。空前的句子说“Don’t just think about these activities”。D项与之形成“do”与“think”的对比和递进，同时照应前文“deciding, designing, doing”。
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一对善良的夫妇在暴风雪之夜救助了两只流浪的比格犬，其中一只还怀有身孕，并最终帮助它们找到了一个充满爱心的新家。
A【解析】 考查动词。根据语境，雄性比格犬在扫视(scanned)路边寻找一个可以庇护同伴的地方。
B【解析】 考查形容词。根据上下文，雌犬怀孕且身处恶劣环境。struggling意为“挣扎的”，准确地描述了它艰难的状态。
D【解析】 考查动词。根据下文“her way made heavier”，怀孕的雌犬走得很艰难。labored意为“艰难地行进”，生动地描绘了它的辛苦。
B【解析】 考查名词。“When her time came”是一个固定说法，意为“当她的时刻到来时”，这里特指她即将分娩的时刻。
A【解析】 考查名词。根据语境，司机在车头灯的“一闪”(flash)之下发现了这对狗。
C【解析】 考查动词。根据语境，司机停下车，走近(approached)动物们。
C【解析】 考查动词。“shot a picture”意为“拍了一张照片”，是固定搭配。
D【解析】 考查名词。根据语境，Kiebels夫妇为狗准备了一张床(bed)以供休息。
A【解析】 考查形容词。根据上文，经过一夜的风雪和跋涉，两只动物应该是“筋疲力尽的”(exhausted)。
B【解析】 考查副词。根据语境，雄犬不时地(periodically)抬头关心它的同伴。
A【解析】 考查名词。companion意为“同伴”，在前文已经出现过，指代与雄犬同行的雌犬。
C【解析】 考查动词短语。根据语境，Katie多次给收容所打电话来了解它们的情况。check on意为“检查，核实，了解...的情况”，符合语境。
B【解析】 考查动词。根据语境，比格犬们被一个有爱的家庭收养(adopted)。
D【解析】 考查名词。整个故事讲述了Kiebels夫妇救助流浪狗的善举。kindness（善意）是对他们行为的最好概括。
C【解析】 考查名词。根据语境，这个故事展现了我们天性(nature)中最美好的一面。
第二节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了来自贝宁的Degbo对中国武术的热爱，他不仅自己刻苦学习，还开办武馆，将武术视为连接两个国家的文化桥梁。
merely【解析】 考查副词。分析句子结构可知，此处需要一个副词来修饰后面的a physical discipline，因此用其副词形式merely。
and【解析】 考查连词。该句列举了中国功夫对Degbo的三个意义：a philosophy，a way of life，a bridge，属于并列关系，应填连词and。
discovered【解析】 考查动词时态。句中描述的是Degbo13岁发生的事情，用一般过去时。
featuring【解析】 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，空处在这里修饰films，且films与动词之间是主动关系，所以用现在分词featuring作后置定语。
that/which【解析】 考查定语从句。此处是一个定语从句，修饰先行词an accidental encounter with the exotic culture。关系词在从句中作主语，因此用that或which。
by【解析】 考查介词。joining a private kung fu club是方式状语，表示“通过加入一个私人功夫俱乐部”的方式开始他的旅程。因此用介词by。
was taken【解析】 考查动词的时态和语态。句子描述的是过去的事情，用一般过去时。主语the Beninese martial arts enthusiast（指Degbo）和动词take之间是被动关系，即他“被带到”少林寺，所以用被动语态was taken。
a【解析】 考查冠词。master是可数名词单数，且在句中泛指一位大师，因此用不定冠词a。
spiritual【解析】 考查形容词。spirit是名词，此处需要一个形容词来修饰名词rebirth（重生）。spiritual是其形容词形式，意为“精神上的”。
introduction 【解析】考察名词。分析句子结构可知，空处应填一个名词，故填introduce的名词形式introduction。
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M: I think we should plant something fast-growing here. Bamboo could be a good choice - it creates a natural screen
and attracts some birds.
W: Bamboo But I heard it spreads too quickly and might spread through the whole garden.
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W: So, are you ready to pay
M: Actually, there’s a problem with our bill. We ordered 2 beers, but you charged us $ 10.
W: My apologies! I must have mixed up the tables. I’ll take $ 4 off and give you a new bill.
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M: Excuse me. Could someone come over and get me the larger size of this shirt
W: Oh, yes, I’m sorry. We’ve just been tied up. I’ll have my colleague get it for you right away.
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W: I can’t wait for this Friday. I’m going to really enjoy the weekend.
M: If I’m not mistaken, that’s the last day when you work in this company, right
W: Yes, and then I will start my new job next Monday.
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M: So Mrs. Black, we’d like to learn how you run this company so well and how you made it into such a large business.
W: Well, I think a clear understanding of the market’s changes and good managements are crucial.
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M: Burton and Taylor Limited, how can I help you
W: Hello, my name is Eleanor Staples. I’m calling about your advertisement for a salesperson.
M: Ah, you need to speak to Mr. Burton. He’s dealing with the applications, but he’s in a meeting now. I’ll put you through to his secretary.
W: Thank you. Do you have any idea what else I need to prepare
M: I’m not sure about that. But I’m sure his secretary will be able to supply you with all the details.
W: OK, thanks very much.
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W: I’ve finally saved up enough to buy my first car.
M: Have you been looking around
W: Yes, I went to a car dealership for a test drive last Saturday.
M: You have to be careful when you negotiate with those salesmen.
W: I know. They’ll try to take advantage of people. I’m going to take Joseph with me. He used to work as a salesman.
M: Good idea. How much are you planning to spend
W: I have twenty thousand dollars.
M: Wow. Are you going to pay in full, or take out a car loan
W: I’m thinking about the latter. I don’t want to be stuck for money.
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M: Emily! What can I do for you
W: Well, Mr. Green, I feel like I’m dying! I don’t know if I’m just tired or what, but I’m not myself! My chest hurts to breathe.
M: How long have you felt like this Do you have a running nose
W: I can breathe through my nose fine. I think it’s something else. I’ve felt sick for the past three days.
M: Well, it could be heartburn. Do fatty foods or drinks like coffee set it off
W: No! But it has me worried! Do you think it could be cancer
M: We need to do some scans and blood work to narrow this down. I’ll book you an appointment for tomorrow. Don’t eat anything before the examination.
W: But I’m going out for a buffet tonight!
M: Not anymore. Doctor’s orders!
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M: Mary, how did it go with preparing your lessons
W: Well, this is actually the first time that I have ever taught in an elementary classroom, but I’m a bit stuck right now. You know the topic I want them to research is a bit hard for pupils. I’m afraid that they won’t be able to handle it on their own. So I need new ideas on designing more effective teaching methods. Mr. Carter, do you have any suggestions
M: Well, you should probably read this book, the bestseller of this year, written by J. K. Simmons. He is a professor who just transferred here last semester, but he is popular among students for his creative teaching methods. There is an extensive range of learning approaches mentioned in the book, including approaches for team research, which might be helpful to you.
W: You mean dividing the students into groups to do research It’s interesting.
M: I really love this book. Through it you will know how to increase cooperation between students and help them develop their own voice and perspective. That’s what this book focuses on.
W: I’ll check out the book as soon as possible.
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W: A new report says sleeping with the light on could be bad for our health. Researchers said around 40 percent of people sleep with some sort of artificial light. They said even light from a television or an alarm clock could affect our health. Sleeping without any light is more difficult for people who live in cities, where there is a lot of outdoor light at night. The researchers are from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, U.S. A. The lead researcher, Dr. Phyllis Zee, is an expert in sleep medicine. Her team conducted a study of the blood sugar levels of 20 people after nights of sleep. The people who slept with a light on had higher blood sugar levels the next morning compared to those who slept in total darkness. Dr. Zee said this is because light stimulates brain activity, which raises blood sugar levels. She said there are three things we can do to reduce the risk of illness; turn off the lights, use a light-blocking curtain and wear an eye mask.
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