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唐山市2022～2023学年度高三年级第一学期学业水平调研考试
英 语
本试卷共12页，满分150分。考试时间120分钟。
注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡上，
2.作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。答案不能答在试卷上。
3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 the man to do?
A.Help her email Emily. B.Provide proper words. .C.Teach her French
2.When will the speakers get there?
A.At 9:45 am B.At 9:30 am.C.At 9:15 am.
3.What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A.A tight schedule B.Problems in papers C.Exam preparations.
4.Where are the speakers?
A.In a town B.In a forest C.In a hotel.
5.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A.Husband and wife
B.Shop assistant and customer
C.Repairman and house owner.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
请听下面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.What is the man doing?
A.Generating power.B.Creating new dishes.C.Decorating the house.
7.What is the woman's attitude towards the man's alternative?
A.Interested.B.Disapproving.C.Supportive.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8.How often can the man have pizzas?
A.Twice a week. B.Once a week. C.Once a month.
9.What will the speakers do on Saturdays?
A.Jogging. B.Light walking. C.Hiking
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.Why does the man go to the woman?
A.To borrow books. B.To submit his work. C.To ask for time extension.
11.Whose book is the man reading now?
A.Oliver's.B.Andrew's.C.Billy's.
12.What will the man probably do?
A.Design a survey.B.Analyze research data.C.Interview professionals.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.Which room will the woman hire?
A.The Charlton Room.B.The Main Hall.C.The Small Hall.
14.How much should the woman pay for the room?
A.￡75. B.￡115. C.￡230.
15.What needs an extra charge?·
A.Cameras.B.The parking lot.C.Tables
16.Why is a black box placed by the fire door?
A.To detect a certain sound level.
B.To show people the escape way
C.To record the band's performance
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.What led to Puri's research?
A.A wildlife exhibition.B.Her family's hope C.A market visit.
18.What's the problem with present monitoring systems?
A.They aren't accurate.
B.They can't catch pictures
C.They can't locate hunters
19.How does ELS a work?
A.By using better visual recognition.
B.By analyzing movement patterns.
C.By studying animals' living situations.
20.What does Jasper think of Elsa?
A.It is not as good as his system
B.It will stop much illegal hunting.
C.Its performance needs to be proved.
第二部分阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Southern Oregon University(SOU)housing is not just a place to live.It is an educational
environment in which we are committed to helping you learn outside of the classroom and
preparing you for life beyond college.Every resident shares the responsibility of knowing and
understanding our residence hall standards,so everyone can live in a positive environment.
HEALTHAND SAFETY
Actions which endanger the health and safety of residents are not permitted in the residence
halls.Throwing any object from windows,fighting with water,lighting candles and engaging in
sports or other physical activities inside the residence halls are not allowed.
COOKINGAPPLIANCES
Small appliances are acceptable if the heating element is enclosed,such as coffee makers
and rice cookers.Anything with an open heating element is not permitted.You are not permitted
to bring your own microwaves or fridges into the residence halls.McLoughlin Hall and Madrone
apartments are equipped with fullsize fridges and microwaves.Shasta and Greensprings
residents have the option of renting a mini fridge for the year for a reasonable rate.
BICYCLESAND MOTORCYCLES
There are bicycle stands conveniently located all over campus.Be sure to employ
appropriate locks when parking outdoors.No motor vehicles are allowed in the residence halls.Bicycles may not be stored in hallways or any other public hall location,except Shasta and
McLoughlin Hall where bicycles can be stored within each room.
NOISE&QUIET HOURS
Quiet hours in housing:
●Sunday through Thursday from 11 p.m.to 8 a.m.
●Friday and Saturday from midnight to 10 a.m.
Residents are expected to demonstrate consideration for others at all times.If a neighbor requests a reduction in the noise,whether it is during or outside the quiet hours,respect is
expected.
21.What is the intention of the passage?
A.To attract more students.
B.To introduce SOU's commitment.
C.To provide guide to residence life.
D.To explain an educational environment.
22.What is allowed if you are a Shasta resident?
A.Keeping your bicycle in the room. B.Renting a full-size fridge.
C.Using a microwave, D.Storing your motor in the hallway.
23.Which time is proper for a residence get-together?
A.7:30 a.m.Sunday B.10 p.m.Friday.
C.11:30 p.m.Tuesday D.9 a.m.Saturday
B
Let me start by stating that I am an osprey.As with many in the human population,I spend a great deal of time near the shores and coastlines.Now,many of my fellow wild creatures have asked me to communicate with you on a matter of great importance.We need your help.
It has come to our attention that all of our lives could become endangered by your government.One of the most protective wildlife laws ever put into action is about to be severely weakened:the Endangered Species Act.
We know this would be a disastrous mistake.We had a frightening brush with extinction from the 1950s to the 1970s.Humans realized that chemical poisons such as DDT were causing our eggshells to thin.Other flying species were dying off,too.In 1973,when they were prohibited according to the Act,our population recovered,but it was not easy and not immediate.
The law also protected scores of other animals and plants.It helped save your national symbol,the bald eagle(秃鹰),from extinction.It allowed for the re-introduction of wolves to Yellowstone National Park to restore a natural balance to that ecosystem.Right now,the law protects more than 1,600 species in the United States.Do you really think it is a good idea to weaken it?
Your government is engaged in some very dangerous,short-term and nonscientific thinking Apparently,it is more economically accountable.That means if saving our lives involves larger possible economic losses,our lives and the stability of all of the multiple ecosystems of which we are a part will be ignored.This will not result in healthy,stable and sustainable ecosystems,
which are what we all need to survive.Please help us and help yourselves.Keep the Endangered Species Act unbroken.
24.Which once made ospreys in danger?
A.The passing of a wildlife law.
B.The occupation of other species.
C.The slow process of reproduction.
D.The using of a poisonous substance.
25.How is Paragraph 4 mainly developed?
A.By analyzing results.
C.By following time order
26.What does the last paragraph intend to say?
A.The Act is not perfect.
B.The ecosystem is weak
C.Economy is worsening gradually.
D.The government is lacking in vision.
27.What is the“osprey”doing in the text?
A.Making a request.
C.Proposing a solution.
B.By giving examples.
D.By making comparisons.
B.Delivering a speech.
D.Declaring determination.
C
Teaching middle-school children about climate change may be one of the most important things we can do to save the planet.It's those kids who have the most potential,
according to a new study
It's at this developmental age that students can master complex concepts like climate change and remain open to new ideas,the researchers say.Middle school is usually when we
start to figure out how we really feel about the world and to form our own opinions.
The researchers carried out an experiment with students in North Carolina.They gave specialized climate change training to middle school teachers,sharing lessons that would specifically encourage the kids to interact with their parents and talk about the topic.Research has shown that lessons on climate change that have the most impact typically frame the topic around something you can often see or experience,so.the lessons were focused on these themes,such as how the environment relates to animals or how an
individual can directly affect the environment.
The researchers divided the students into two groups:a control group that didn't get the specialized lessons and an experiment group who did.They also surveyed parents before,
during and after the program,following these groups for two years.
After the program,the 357 students who got the special lessons and their parents showed a larger change in their level of concern about climate change than the 224 students who did not get the training.The 357 kids,the study found,can best reach adults and encourage them to act to fight climate change,regardless of their parents’ political beliefs.In fact,the researchers found this method has the greatest impact on the people who are
otherwise hardest to convince:conservative(保守的)males.
“Ireally think it is very timely and really speaks to the fact that we have to prepare kids for climate change,”said study author Danielle Lawson.“Immediate action is key.We
have about 12 years to take action together to keep the global average temperature from rising 1.5 degrees Celsius over pre-industrial levels.Beyond that critical point,climate change will have done permanent damage.”
28.Why do middle schoolers have the most potential?
A.They are free from wrong ideas.
B.They like to deal with complexity.
C.They are interested in the outside world.
D.They are at an age to form their own views.
29.How can we describe the lesson topic?
A.Challenging.B.Familiar.C.Charming D.Limited.
30.What did the study find?
A.People's political beliefs are hard to change.
B.The 357 kids are good at communication skills.
C.Kids receiving the lessons influence their parents more.
D.No method but this one can convince conservative males.
31.What can be inferred from Danielle Lawson?
A.We have enough time to take action.
B.It's urgent to deal with climate change
C.The kids can solve the future climate challenge
D.We can do nothing about global warming after 2034.
D
Maitland Jones Jr.is one of the nation's top organic chemistry professors.He taught the subject for decades,first at Princeton and then at New York University,and wrote an influential textbook.He received awards for his teaching,as well as recognition as one of NYU's coolest
professors.
But last spring,as the campus emerged from pandemic restrictions,82 of his 350 students signed a petition(请愿书)against him.Students said the course-negatively known for ending many students'dream of medical school-was too hard,blaming Dr.Jones for their poor test scores.“We are very concerned about our scores,and find that they are not an accurate reflection of the time and effort put into this class,”the petition said.“A class with such a high percentage of withdrawals and low grades has failed to make students'learning and well-being a priority and reflects poorly on the chemistry department.”
Dr.Jones,84,who pioneered a new method of instruction that relied more on problem solving,defended his standards.“Students were misreading exam questions at an astonishing rate,”he wrote to the university.Grades fell even as he reduced the difficulty of his exams.After several years of Covid learning loss,the students not only didn't study,they didn't seem to know how to study.
The officials decided to end the contract with Jones and offered the students a chance to review their grades and withdraw from the class.
The university's handling of the petition set off equal and opposite reactions from both the
chemistry professors and pro-Jones students.“They are obviously going for some bottom line,and they want happy students who are saying great things about the university so more people apply and the U.S.News rankings keep going higher,”said Paramjit Arora,a chemistry professor.
“I don't want my job back,”Dr.Jones said,adding that he had planned to retire soon anyway.“I just want to make sure this doesn't happen to anyone else.”
32.What is the first paragraph mainly about?
A.Jones's secret to success.
B.Jones's ignorance of awards
C.Jones's fruitful teaching career
D.Jones's recognition of fellow professors.
33.What is the main concern from the 82 students?
A.A sharp decrease in study time.
B.The department development.
C.School pandemic restrictions.
D.Their academic performance
34.Why did the NYU dismiss Jones according to Paramjit Arora?
A.To satisfy the students.
B.To make the headlines.
C.To follow the college rule
D.To warn the other professors.
35.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A.Who Was to Blame?
B.How to Treat Teachers?
C.What's Wrong with Students?
D.Where to Get a Better Education?
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 remember what it is like to be a kid?36.Wake up.Get dressed.Brush your teeth.Eat your breakfast.Get in the car.Go to school.Sometimes kids listen to the instructions,but sometimes they don't.And when they don't,that can be very depressing for parents.So how can parents get their kids to act accordingly?
One strategy widely recommended by children's health professionals is to engage your child in“special time”.For at least 5 minutes a day,join your child in activities like playing with dolls-anything that doesn't have a right or wrong way to play.Don't ask questions or give commands.37.It gives your child a chance to interact with you without the stress of having to follow directions,which in turn strengthens the bond between you.
Research has shown that this kind of playtime can be helpful in treating disruptive(捣乱的)conduct in children.According to a 2017 review of literature,special time has long been
regarded as an“effective prevention for many emotional and behavioral difficulties”since it was

developed in the 1970s.38.

If you're ready to try special time with your child,keep these in your mind.Repeat back some of what they say.If they say“and it crashes,”you're going to say“and it crashes.”The repetition shows your child you understand them and that you're listening.39.Rather than saying“good job,”because kids hear that all day long,say“I love the way you stack(堆) those blocks high.”

40.But give it a week or two,and you'll find that your child won't want it to end.The best way to find out if something is good or successful is to test it yourself.

A.This is your child's time to be in charge.
B.So much of the day is directed by adults.

C.Show enthusiasm while playing with your child.

D.The practice often feels awkward for adults at first.

E.Give your child specific praise as you play together.

F.It increases the closeness between your child and you.

G.It's also been shown to boost concentration and social skills in children.
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。
I love the idea of a marathon race with just simply having a beginning point and an end goal.But what I love more about it is all about the 41 to my marathon.
Before I found my appreciation of running,42 speaking,I was never a fan of it.As I got older,I had the 43 to do things that I had never thought of doing-that was when I
44 myself.
It was during late summer that I 45 to join a run.In every training session,I got the 46 to learn something new about myself and everything else that surrounded me.I found my connection to nature 47 and it made me much more 48 of everything-the wind,the rays of the sun and every step I take.During training,I passed by 49 people-some
eventually ran faster than I,and some others I 50 them.This reminded me everyone has

different battles.
If I hadn't decided to get ready and just go for it,I would have never known what running
51 for me.But of course with all these amazing feelings,there came 52 days when I
felt terrible with aching muscles and hurting laps.Every aspect of life always comes 53 those two,doesn't it?Good and bad,right and wrong.It all 54 perspective-which side
will you let shine even more?
I hope you find your own marathon and 55 it!

41.A.journey
B.eagerness
C.invitation
D.admission
42.A.proudly
B.roughly
C.academically
D.honestly
43.A.duty
B.tendency
C.permission
D.request
44.A.challenged
B.comforted
C.treated
D.exposed
45.A.agreed
B.learned
C.decided
D.needed
46.A.energy
B.order
C.ability
D.chance
47.A.deepened
B.remained
C.failed
D.broke
48.A.confident
B.aware
C.careful
D.free
49.A.odd
B.different
C.smart
D.generous
50.A.admired
B.influenced
C.beat
D.forgave
51.A.stated
B.attracted
C.impressed
D.had
52.A.plain
B.great
C.special
D.tough
53.A.in
B.after
C.for
D.under
54.A.looks up to
B.boils down to
C.rolls down to
D.adds up to
55.A.introduce
B.examine
C.experience
D.determine
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。
China's Zhurong rover(火星车)has found evidence suggesting that water existed on Mars
for much longer than expected.

Zhurong landed in a large plain on Mars on May 15,2021.Since then it has been exploring its landing site and sending information 56(constant)back to the Tianwen-1 orbiter
circling the planet.

Data 57(collect)by the rover shows that the plain contained water during a time
58 many experts believed Mars to be dry and cold.
“59 came as a surprise to us researchers that at the landing site we found some minerals 60(indicate)water activities,”said Yang Liu,a researcher at the Chinese
Academy of Sciences.“Previous observations didn't uncover the signature of these minerals.”

The minerals are contained within bright-colored rocks and these rocks make up a hard surface.The surface can form when a substantial amount 61 water evaporates(蒸发)
The discovery of the hard surface suggests that the plain 62(have)active water circles
millions of years ago.
The rover will carry out a 63(far)exploration in the plain in the following period of time 64(gain)more insights about the history of water in the region.The plain has been of interest to 65(scientist)because some guess the region once hosted an ocean.

第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
你校英语报举办以“ADish forMy Family”为题的短文竞赛。请你写一篇短文参赛，内容包括：
1.做菜的原因：
2.菜品介绍。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请在答题卡的相应位置作答。






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。
“I hope Santa will bring me the doll for Christmas,”Jenna Lee whispered.She and I
pressed up our faces to the toy store window that separated us from the doll inside.
Jenna was my neighbor.She and her family had only arrived from South Carolina a few months ago,without her father.I didn't know the particulars,only that they were under difficult
circumstances.Mum often gave them some necessities and comforted her mother.
“It's Chatty Cathy doll.If you pull the string on her neck,she'll talk to you,”I explained.
“She can say 11 things like'Ilove you'and‘Tell me a story.””
“I've never seen anything like her,”Jenna said,rubbing(擦)the glass window with one
finger.“She would be nearly as good as having a real live friend like you.”
Chatty Cathy was on every girl's Santa list.But I didn't tell Jenna what I knew for a fact:Santa wasn't real.Knowing the truth about Santa did have one advantage.It gave me the idea to search the house for presents that might be hidden away for me until Christmas morning.In fact,deep in the back of mum's closet(衣橱)I'd found my Chatty Cathy doll.On Christmas morning.
she would be mine!I could hardly wait.Until then,Chatty Cathy would remain my secret.

“She's the only thing I wrote down on my list for Christmas.What's on your list this year?”
I asked Jenna,
“I don't make lists,”said Jenna,her eyes never leaving Chatty Cathy's face.“We're grateful for whatever Santa leaves in our stockings(长袜).I just hope Santa can find us this
year.”
“Santa knows everything,”I comforted her.Walking home,I thought about what Jenna had
said about being grateful.My mum always told me to be grateful for whatever happened.Now I was grateful for having a Chatty Cathy doll in her pink and orange box,just waiting for me to
open her up on Christmas morning.The thought of it made me burst with excitement.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。


On Christmas morning,my family and Igathered around the tree.






Jenna skipped into my house with a Chatty Cathy when I was seated in the sofa
disappointed.




















唐山市2022～2023学年度高三年级第一学期学业水平调研考试
英语试题参考答案
第一部分 听力
1. B 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. A 6. A 7. B 8. C 9. B 10. C
11. B 12. C 13. B 14.C 15. A 16. A 17. C 18. A 19. B 20. C
第二部分 阅读理解
21. C 22. A 23. B 24. D 25. B 26. D 27. A 28. D 29. B 30. C
31. B 32. C 33. D 34. A 35. A 36. B 37. A 38. G 39. E 40. D
第三部分 语言知识运用
第一节
41. A 42. D 43. B 44. A 45. C 46. D 47. A 48. B 49. B 50. C
51. D 52. D 53. A 54. B 55. C
第二节
56. constantly 57. collected 58. when 59. It 60. indicating
61. of 62. had 63. further 64. to gain 65. scientists

第四部分 写作
第一节
Possible Version
A dish for my family
Every time I taste the dishes made by my mother, I’m always overwhelmed by the love in them. I think I should do something for my family as well.
This Saturday, I will make carrot and fish soup for my mother and father. Their screen time has led to blurred vision and eye strain. Carrots are said to be an excellent source of vitamin, which is good for eyes. Fish is a healthy food, rich in essential nutrients like protein.
I can’t imagine how happy my mother and father will be when the dish is served.

第二节 读后续写
评分原则
1. 本题总分为25分，按5个档次给分。
2. 评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量，确定或调整档次，最后给分。
3. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右（词数少于130的，从总分中减去2分）。
4. 阅卷评分时，主要从以下四个方面考虑：
（1）与所给短文及段落开头语的衔接程度；
（2）内容的丰富性；
（3）应用语法结构和词汇的丰富性和准确性；
（4）故事发展的合理性和上下文的连贯性。
5. 拼写与标点符号是语言准确性的一个方面。评分时，应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。
6. 如书写较差以致影响交际，可将分数降低一个档次。
各档次给分范围及要求
第五档（21-25分）
—与所给短文融洽度高，与所提供各段落开头语衔接合理；
—所使用语法结构和词汇丰富、准确，可能有些许错误，但完全不影响意义表达；
—有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使所续写短文结构紧凑。
第四档（16-20分）
—与所给短文融洽度较高，与所提供各段落开头语衔接较为合理；
—所使用语法结构和词汇较为丰富、准确，可能有些许错误，但完全不影响意义表达；
—比较有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使所续写短文结构紧凑。
第三档（11-15分）
—与所给短文关系较为密切，与所提供各段落开头语有一定程度的衔接；
—应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求，虽有一些错误，但不影响意义的表达；
—应用简单的语句间的连接成分，使全文内容连贯。
第二档（6-10分）
—与所给短文有一定的关系，与所提供各段落开头语有一定程度的衔接；
—语法结构单调、词汇项目有限，有些语法结构和词汇方面的错误，影响了意义的表达；
—较少使用语句间的连接成分，全文内容缺少连贯性。
第一档（1-5分）
—与所给短文和开头语的衔接较差；
—语法结构单调、词汇项目很有限，有较多语法结构和词汇方面的错误，严重影响了意义的表达；
—缺乏语句间的连接成分，全文内容不连贯。
0分
—白卷、内容太少无法判断或所写内容与所提供内容无关。

听力文稿
Text 1
W: Can you help me? I’m working on the email to Emily and I can’t find the right words in French.
M: I don’t think my French is better, but I’ll try.
Text 2
W: The bus will pick us up at 8:30 am, and then it’s an hour’s ride.
M: So we can get there early enough.
W: Not that early. There is a 15-minute break on the way.
Text 3
W: We’ve just received the timetable for the exams. We don’t have much time to prepare.
M: So let’s cover the important topics and solve last year’s question papers.
W: Good idea!
Text 4
M: A little farther and if we don’t see the sign, I’m heading back into town.
W: Well, the desk clerk said the hotel is hidden in the forest.
M: There it is! I’ve spotted the sign.
Text 5
M: I am tired of fixing the dishwasher.
W: Why not go shopping for a new one right now?
M: Let’s go. But we can’t leave our pet dog alone.
W: We can keep it in our car. 
Text 6
W: Uh! What’s that smell?
M: I’m working on my latest invention: Turn our old food into an energy source for our car and our house.
W: Why? There are already many such types of energy. And none of them smells like this!
M: Well, I think I’m onto a better alternative.
W: You mean it would be more efficient than wind power or solar energy?
M: But I am using food that would otherwise be wasted.
W: I hate to tell you, but some people have found a way to do it without such smell.
Text 7
M: I’m gaining weight. I’ll stop drinking soft drink from now on.
W: And we’ll cut down on pizzas.
M: I remember you said pizzas could be eaten once a week.
W: Now once a month. Once a week is ice cream.
M: Yeah, ice cream is your favorite.
W: Peter, if you want to lose weight, you need to be disciplined, in both what you eat and what you do，which brings us to the issue of exercise.
M: OK. So, jogging twice a week, and hiking on Saturdays, right?
W: No, hiking is on Sundays. Saturdays are for the light walking exercise.
Text 8
M: Professor, can I hand in my work late?
W: Well, extension is given only for medical reasons. What’s your problem?
M: I can’t finish reading the reference books.
W: You do not need to read them all. Choose some helpful parts from the books. For example, you need to read Oliver, whose arguments will give you a lot of help.
M: Fine. Should I read Billy’s book?
W: His work is good, but you needn’t read it now. You can read Andrew’s.
M: Yes. I am reading Andrew now.
W: Good. His research method is excellent. How is your research work going?
M: I couldn’t find the data I need. Would a survey work?
W: I don’t think you will have enough time to design it and then analyze your research data. It’s better to interview some professionals. 
M: Thank you. I’ll follow your advice.
Text 9
W: Hello. I want to hire a room for a charity event on October 1st and 2nd.
M: Let me see … Yes, we have three rooms available then. One is our Main Hall – that’s got seating for 200 people. The Charlton Room for up to 100. And the Small Hall for 50.
W: Well, we’re hoping for at least 150 people. So the largest room will be suitable. How much would that cost?
M: £75 for a weekday and £115 for a weekend day.
W: Our activity is on the weekends.
M:  OK.
W: Does the charge include the use of tables, chairs and parking lot?
M: Yeah, that’s all included. But you’ll have to pay extra for our cameras.
W: OK.
M: Are you having a band?
W:  Yes.
M: Talking of bands, I’m sure I don’t need to tell you this, but make sure that no one plays with the black box by the fire door – that’s a system that cuts in when the volume reaches a certain level.
W: Sure. Anyway, we want people to be able to talk to one another so we don’t want anything too loud.
Text 10
When 17-year-old Anika Puri visited India with her family four years ago, she was surprised to see many products made of elephants still for sale in the market, even though the ban on hunting elephants had been in place for many years. As a wildlife lover, Puri wanted to do something to help protect the species.
After research, Puri noticed that monitoring systems currently used are based on visual recognition. They can’t get clear images of animals and hunters, so they are not quite accurate. Full of passion, Puri created ElSa, a machine learning software. Machine learning allows a program to “learn” by feeding on data, to then be able, for example, to analyze situations by itself. ElSa then can analyze movement patterns of humans and elephants. It is four times more accurate than the existing detection methods.
Her invention got her a prize. However, Jasper, a scientist who is designing a system to detect illegal hunters using GPS trackers, pointed that Puri’s model still needs to be tested further to see how well it can detect illegal hunters.