江西省吉安市2024_2025学年高二英语下学期期末考试

这是一份江西省吉安市2024_2025学年高二英语下学期期末考试，共13页。试卷主要包含了15， B等内容，欢迎下载使用。
英 语 试 卷
（测试时间：120分钟 卷面总分：150分）
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后, 将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：Hw much is the shirt?
A. ￡19.15. B. ￡9.18. C. ￡9.15.
答案是C。
1. What is Lucy likely t d this weekend?
A. G picnicking.B. Visit a friend.C. See films.
2. What des the man ask the wman t d?
A. Take care f his suitcase.
B. Check the flight schedule.
C. Take a gd rest.
3. When will the man see Lily?
A. Last Friday.B. This Sunday.C. Next Saturday.
4. Why des the wman aplgize?
A. Fr the vercharge.
B. Fr the wrng packing.
C. Fr the staff’s laziness.
5. What are the speakers talking abut?
A. Designing cups.
B. Hlding a party.
C. Buying a present.
第二节
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. When des Alex watch a cncert nline?
A. When he fails t get a ticket.
B. When his friends are t busy.
C. When the cncert hall is crwded.
7. Hw much did Alex pay fr the cncert last time?
A. $30. B. $40. C. $80.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What did David d in the mrning?
A. He went cycling.
B. He went swimming.
C. He decrated his huse.
9. What did David bring back?
A. Ducks. B. Pebbles. C. A dg.
10. What was Susie ding when David saw her?
A. Painting.B. Taking pictures.C. Running.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What did Bb d n his mst recent hliday?
A. Hiking in Himalaya.
B. Explring ruins in America.
C. Diving in the Great Barrier Reef.
12. What is n Bb's list?
A. Bks he needed t buy.
B. Things he wished t d.
C. Cuntries he wanted t visit.
13. Where des the wman suggest Bb g fr his next hliday?
A. Nepal.B. Suth Africa.C. Machu Picchu.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Why did Lisa make the phne call?
A. T ask a favr.
B. T pass n a message.
C. T make an appintment.
15. Where is Lisa nw?
A. At a htel.B. At her hme.C. At a repair shp.
16. What time is Tm leaving his place n Mnday mrning?
A. At 7:15. B. At 7:30. C. At 7:45.
17. What is the prbable relatinship between Tm and Lisa?
A. Neighbrs.B. Fellw wrkers.C. Husband and wife.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What d mst students think is the mst imprtant in writing?
A. Clear rganizatin.B. Crrect grammar.C. Useful phrases.
19. Why shuld yu read excellent writings accrding t the speaker?
A. T imprve yur writing skills.
B. T build up yur vcabulary.
C. T crrect their mistakes.
20. What is the speaker's last suggestin?
A. T analyze yur sentences.
B. T cnsult an editr.
C. T revise yur wrk.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
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。
A
Tp Humanid Rbt Cmpanies in China -- MIC Weekly
Humanid rbts, as a cmbinatin f artificial intelligence and mechanical technlgy, are gradually becming an imprtant field in mdern technlgy. These rbts can nt nly perfrm simple tasks but als pssess the ability t interact with humans, playing significant rles in varius areas such as services, healthcare, and educatin.
Sme f the ntable Chinese humanid rbts are as fllws:
Xiami CyberOne: Launched n August 11, 2022, it's Xiami’s first full-sized humanid binic rbt. It has high emtinal intelligence, can ntice human emtins, and has sharp visin fr 3D virtual recnstructin. It’s equipped with Xiami’s self-develped Mi-sense deep visin mdule and can perfrm identity recgnitin, gesture recgnitin, etc.
Leju Kua V: The latest generatin humanid rbt by Leju (Shenzhen) Rbtics Technlgy C., Ltd. Launched in December 2023, it first appeared at Huawei's HDC 2024. It's China’s first pen-surce HarmnyOS humanid rbt that can jump and walk acrss varius terrains（地形）, with 26 degrees f freedm.
Ubtech Walker S1: Ubtech’s new generatin industrial humanid rbt, develped based n full-stack humanid rbt technlgy. It incrprates key embdied intelligence technlgies, enabling it t meet industrial applicatin needs. It has been emplyed in autmtive factries fr practical training.
Unitree G1: The mass prductin versin is released by Unitree Technlgy. Standing abut 127 cm tall and weighing arund 35kg, it has high flexibility and can perfrm cmplex dynamic actins, running at a speed greater than 2 m/s.
Agibt Yuanzheng A2-W: At the 2024 annual new prduct launch f Agibt, it was intrduced. The rbts shwcased peratins like playing mahjng, unpacking deliveries, and lifting 30kg weights.
21. Which is nt a functin f Xiami CyberOne?
A. Shpping delivery.B. Gesture recgnitin.
C. Identity recgnitin.D. Emtinal awareness.
22. What is special abut Ubtech Walker S1?
A. It has high flexibility.
B. It can interact with humans.
C. It has high emtinal intelligence.
D. It is mainly applied in industrial field.
23. What can we learn abut these rbts?
A. All the rbts can be emplyed in healthcare.
B. Bth Unitree G1 and Leju Kua V can d sme sprts.
C. Neither f these rbts can play bard games with peple.
D. Bth Unitree G1 and Agibt Yuanzheng A2-W are gd at weightlifting.

B
Brn in Baghdad in 1950, Zaha Hadid grew up in a wealthy family. Her father, a senir Iraqi diplmat, prvided her with an excellent educatin.
In her yuth, influenced by a neighbr wh was an architect, Hadid develped a passin fr architecture. She first studied mathematics in Lebann, in 1968. In 1972, she mved t Lndn and began studying at the Architectural Assciatin Schl f Architecture.
Her early designs were characterized by bldness and a unique sense f gemetry. In 1982, she wn the first prize in an internatinal architecture cmpetitin in Hng Kng. Hwever, Hadid’s jurney t success was nt smth. Many f her early wrks remained n paper due t their uncnventinal and seemingly unbuildable designs. It was nt until 1993 that her first majr prject, the Vitra Fire Statin in Germany, was cmpleted. This prject, with its buildings appearing t hver abve the grund, creating a dreamlike effect, became her breakthrugh wrk.
Over the years, Hadid’s designs became mre and mre well-knwn. She designed a variety f buildings arund the wrld, including the Lndn Aquatics Centre fr the Olympics, and the Guangzhu Opera Huse in China. Her designs ften featured fluid, curving lines and a sense f mvement, breaking away frm traditinal architectural frms.
In 2004, Hadid made histry by becming the first wman t win the Pritzker Prize, architecture’s highest hnr. This was a significant recgnitin f her innvative and grund-breaking wrk. Hadid’s influence extended beynd architecture. She als designed furniture, interir spaces, and even stage sets. Her design philsphy was centered arund creating unique, functinal, and aesthetically pleasing spaces that culd transfrm peple’s experiences. She believed in the pwer f architecture t shape cities and the lives f thse wh interacted with her buildings.
What was the earliest influence n Zaha Hadid's interest in architecture?
A. Her father's career as a diplmat.
B. A neighbr wh was an architect.
C. Her study f mathematics in Beirut.
D. Her study f Architecture in Lndn.
Which f the fllwing is TRUE abut Zaha Hadid?
A. She was the first persn t win the highest hnr in architecture.
B. Her first prject was the Lndn Aquatics Centre fr the Olympics.
C. She was nt afraid t push the bundaries f what was pssible in architecture.
D. Her cncentratin n architecture design kept her n a smth way t her success.
26. Which f the fllwing can replace the underlined wrd “hver” in Paragraph 3?
A. Stand.B. Flat. C. Crwd.D. Fix.
27. Which wrd can nt be used t describe Zaha Hadid’s design philsphy?
A. Traditinal.B. Practical.C. Fantastic. D. Unique.
C
A research team led by Academicians Chen Xiaya and Ga Caixia frm the Chinese Academy f Sciences has made a significant breakthrugh. They have successfully cultivated the wrld's first new rice variety capable f prducing cenzyme Q10. This achievement was published in the internatinal jurnal Cell, marking an imprtant step frward in agricultural science.
Cenzyme Q10 plays a crucial rle in the energy metablism（新陈代谢）f human cells. It has antixidant prperties and can prtect heart health. As peple age, the bdy’s ability t prduce cenzyme Q10 decreases. Traditinal rice mainly prduces cenzyme Q9, which is different frm the cenzyme Q10 ur bdies need. T slve this prblem, the research team spent several years explring. They first studied the develpmental histry f cenzyme Q, then used machine learning t analyze the Cq1 enzyme in plants. Finally, they applied gene-editing technlgy t rice and successfully created the new variety.
In this new rice variety, the cenzyme Q10 cntent in the leaves and grains reaches 75% f the ttal cenzyme Q. In the grains, its cntent is 5 micrgrams per gram, and the rice yield has nt decreased. This research demnstrates China's strength in cultivating functinal crps and prmtes glbal thinking n nutritin imprvement.
Scientists plan t further study the applicatin f cenzyme Q10 in agriculture. This achievement nt nly benefits glbal fd security but als prvides new ways t imprve peple’s diet and health. It als shws the ptential f gene-editing technlgy in changing the future pattern f agriculture.
What is the special feature f the new rice variety?
A. It has a higher utput.
B. It has a shrter grwth cycle.
C. It has lwer requirements fr sil.
D. It can prduce an crucial nutrient.
29. Why did the research team fcus n cenzyme Q10?
A. Because it is easy t prduce.
B. Because it helps t maintain cell vigr.
C. Because it can greatly increase the rice yield.
D. Because it is widely present in varius fds.
30. Which step is nt included in cultivating the new rice variety?
A. Analyzing the Cq1 enzyme.
B. Applying gene-editing technlgy.
C. Explring traditinal farming methds.
D. Studying the evlutin f cenzyme Q.
31. What is the main idea f the last paragraph?
A. The applicatin f the research.
B. The cncern abut fd security.
C. The future pattern f agriculture.
D. The significance f this research.
D
Have yu ever thught that seemingly unfrtunate events in ur lives might actually carry hidden blessings? This idea is embdied in what we can call the the brken umbrella thery. It suggests that every minr misfrtune we encunter in ur daily lives actually has a deeper purpse.
Picture this: n a rainy mrning, yu're rushing t a crucial jb interview when yur umbrella breaks, water saking yur suit. Frustrated and wrried abut yur appearance, yu duck int a cffee shp fr shelter in a hurry. There, yu strike up a cnversatin with a stranger, sharing yur hbby, wrk experiences, career gals and s n. T yur surprise, this persn is a manager at a renwned cmpany. Impressed by yur enthusiasm and relevant wrking experience, he ffers yu a well-paid jb n the spt—a far better pprtunity than yur riginal interview. What initially seemed like bad luck turned int a wnderful surprise.
In ther wrds, the brken umbrella thery is a reminder t shift yur thinking pattern. When we chse t view the wrld in a mre psitive light, we can ease ur anxiety and stp wrrying that we can't manage what's ging n arund us. Instead f dwelling n small prblems that aren't actually that serius, it helps us fcus n the bigger picture. It als pushes us t find value in the difficulties we face. This way, we becme better at dealing with future setbacks,thus making us mre adaptive t the future hardships. S, next time yu feel yurself becming annyed r frustrated by an incnvenience, try reshaping yur thughts by telling yurself what yu are grateful fr the incnvenience.
While maintaining a psitive mindset can g a lng way, the brken umbrella thery is nt withut its drawbacks. Be mindful that if yu nly fcus n psitive thughts, yu’re actually stpping yurself frm dealing with challenging r tugh emtins. Yu end up just pretending everything is kay, instead f truly facing and understanding hw yu really feel.
Which situatin can be an example f the brken umbrella thery?
A. Getting gd grades after wrking hard.
B. Lsing a jb after frgetting t set an alarm.
C. Meeting a future emplyer after missing a flight.
D. Mending friendship after clearing misunderstandings.
33. Accrding t paragraph 3, what d we get frm using the brken umbrella thery?
A. The harvest f a psitive mindset. B. Better judgement n fears.
C. The remval f daily incnveniences.D. Richer experience frm failures.
34. Which aspect f the brken umbrella thery des the last paragraph fcus n?
A. Practical advantages. B. Real-wrld applicatins.
C. Ptential weaknesses.D. Future plans related t it.
35. What is prbably the best title f the text?
A. Less Is Mre. B. Better Late Than Never.
C. Once Bitten, Twice Shy. D. Every clud has a silver lining.
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
A Cncise Guide t Cnsumer Rights Prtectin
In tday’s cmplex cmmercial wrld, cnsumers frequently encunter varius issues. Understanding and prtecting cnsumer rights is essential.
Cnsumers have several fundamental rights. 36 , like tys free frm harmful substances and fd meeting strict hygiene(卫生) standards. The right t infrmatin demands accurate and cmplete details abut prducts, 37 . The right t chse allws cnsumers t select frm a wide range f fferings in the market, preventing mnplistic practices. The right t redress enables cnsumers t seek cmpensatin, replacement, r repair when sld a defective prduct r receiving pr service.
38 . First, negtiate directly with the seller r service prvider. Calmly state the prblem, and they may ffer a slutin t maintain custmer satisfactin. If that fails, file a cmplaint(投诉) with a cnsumer rganizatin, like the Federal Trade Cmmissin in the US r the Citizens Advice Bureau in the UK. These rganizatins can mediate. Yu can als ldge a cmplaint with relevant regulatry authrities, such as financial r fd safety regulatrs. 39 . Hwever, it’s advisable t cnsult a cnsumer-law lawyer first due t its time-cnsuming and cstly nature.
T avid rights vilatins, read the fine print befre purchasing r signing a cntract, researching the business thrugh nline reviews, and keeping all relevant recrds. 40 , and they ensure that cnsumers’ rights are safeguarded in the cmplex wrld f cmmerce.
As a last reslutin, cnsider legal actin
such as ingredients in fd r specificatins f electrnics
When cnsumer rights are vilated(侵犯), there are steps t take
Als, yu can g t the curt in persn and talk with the staff secretly
The right t safety ensures prducts and services are safe fr their intended use
like the email address f the manager and the phne number f the delivery man
These measures can help cnsumers prtect their rights effectively in the marketplace
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A heartwarming stry unflded in Shenzhen. On March 10, the 62nd anniversary f learning frm Lei Feng, student vlunteers frm the Basic Department f Harbin Institute f Technlgy (Shenzhen) 41 their way t the Shenzhen Nursing Hme. They carried ut a vlunteer
42 activity themed “Yuth Warms the Sunset, and Years Renew Vices”, bringing warmth and 43 t the elderly.
During the activity, the students became little 44 in the “Silver-haired Classrm”. They 45 guided the elderly t use smartphnes n a ne-t-ne basis. They explained functins like Mments, likes, and vice messages in 46 language, helping the elderly vercme their “technlgy challenges”. What’s mre, the vlunteers rganized an “AI Time Gallery” experience fr the 47 . By using artificial intelligence technlgy, they transfrmed the stries tld by the senirs int digital 48 . The stries included the birch (桦树) frests in the brder areas, ld items in family pht albums, and the lng-missed hmetwn autumns. These paintings brught back precius 49 fr the elderly.
While the activities were nging, the students and the elderly sat arund and 50 . The elderly shared their 51 stries, such as the experiences f female sldiers in Xinjiang and the pineering days f ld engineers in Shenzhen. The students, 52 , talked abut their struggles and dreams during their campus life. The atmsphere was filled with warmth. They 53 blessings and prmised t meet again t cntinue their cnversatins.
Shrtly afterwards, the students received a handwritten 54 letter frm a 90-year-ld grandmther named Chen Benyuan. In the letter, she sincerely expressed her gratitude t these yung vlunteers, saying, “We ld peple are truly 55 t yu frm the bttm f ur hearts. Yu are bund t becme the pillars（支柱）f ur cuntry...”.
41. A. pushB. madeC. feelD. fight
42. A. inspiratinB. entertainmentC. safetyD. service
43. A. fdB. medicineC. cmpaninshipD. ambitin
44. A. teachersB. guidesC. nursesD. dctrs
45. A. anxiuslyB. cnfusedlyC. patientlyD. prudly
46. A. plainB. signC. freignD. prfessinal
47. A. prB. sickC. hmelessD. elderly
48. A. sngsB. paintingsС. languageD. sftware
49. A. memriesB. earningsC. friendsD. experiences
50. A. perfrmedB. discussedC. chattedD. debated
51. A. secretB. flkC. lifeD. lve
52. A. by designB. in turnC. n the cntraryD. in ther wrds
53. A. anticipatedB. declaredC. appreciatedD. exchanged
54. A. thank-yuB. help-meC. invitatinD. applicatin
55. A. necessaryB. imprtantC. preciusD. grateful
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。
Chinese Cultural Elements in the Mvie Ne Zha 2
Ne Zha 2, which has taken the audience by strm, 56 (be) far mre than just an animated film. It serves as a magnificent windw that vividly shwcases the 57 (deep) and richness f Chinese culture.
The stry is rted deeply in Chinese mythlgy. Ne Zha, 58 icnic figure in Chinese flklre, has his rigin traced back t the Sanskrit "Nalakuvara". During the Tang Dynasty, 59 the spreading f Buddhism t China, he 60 ( gradual) evlved int the pwerful and rebellius her we knw tday. His unique image, 61 (accmpany) by wind-fire wheels and a red-tasseled spear, has becme a symbl in Chinese cultural heritage.
Philsphical 62 (cncept) frm varius Chinese schls are skillfully wven int the plt. In Daist philsphy, the cncept f yin and yang, 63 (represent) the balance between gd and evil, 64 (reflect) vividly thrugh the characters f Ne Zha and A Bing. Their intertwined fates and actins cnvey the message 65 gd and evil are nt abslute, eching the prfund thughts in Da De Jing.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 (满分15分)
为了引导同学们享受充实愉快的周末双休，你校英文报开辟了一个专栏“Make the Mst f Yur Weekend”, 鼓励同学们为畅享周末献计献策。请你写一篇英语短文投稿，内容包括：
1. 周末双休的意义；
2. 周末可以做哪些有意义的事。
注意:
写作词数应为 80 左右;
请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Hw Can We Make the Mst f Our Tw-Day Weekend?
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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。
Mum’s Present
Jessie, a lively and cheerful yung girl, was lking frward t Christmas with great anticipatin. On a crisp, frsty mrning, the sun peeked thrugh the icy cluds, casting a pale glw ver the wrld. She jined her brthers, Jamie and Je, n an exciting adventure t the wds. Their bts cracked rhythmically n the grund, which was blanketed with a thin layer f shining snw. The air was filled with the fresh smell f pine, and ice sticks hung frm the tree branches, like nature’s wn Christmas decratins. Jessie was dressed warmly in her little cap, a sft, white fur cat that kept the cld at bay, and her bright red pants that added a pp f clr t the wintry scene.
As they walked thrugh the wds, cllecting green branches t decrate their simple hme fr the festive seasn, Jessie’s heart was heavy. Her mther’s wrds eched in her mind: “The children will all have Christmas presents, but I dn't expect any fr myself. We are t pr this year.” Jessie remembered the way her mther had said it, with a sft smile n her face t hide the sadness. When Jessie shared this with her brthers, their faces fell, and they crwded tgether under a large ak tree t discuss it seriusly.
“Such a gd, kind mum, and n Christmas present! It’s t bad,” Jessie said, her vice filled with sadness. A single tear welled up in her eyes, reflecting the disappintment she felt. The thught f her mther ging withut a gift n Christmas, a day meant fr jy and giving, was almst unbearable.
“Oh, she has yu,” Je tried t cmfrt her, putting an arm arund her shulders.
“But I am nt smething new,” Jessie replied, frwning. She wanted t give her mther smething real, smething that wuld shw hw much she was lved.
“Well, yu will be new, Jessie,” Je said with a twinkle in his eye, “when yu get back. She has nt seen yu fr an hur.” Jamie, wh had been deep in thught, suddenly brightened up. “We culd make a special gift fr Mum!”
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。
Jessie’s face lit up with excitement. “I myself culd be a great gift!”
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Mum, curius and a bit puzzled, went t the dr and saw the big basket. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
参考答案：
听力：
1-5. CABBC 6-10. ABABA 11-15. CBCAB 16-20. ABCAC
阅读理解：
21．A 22．D 23．B
24．B 25．C 26．B 27．A
28．D 29．B 30．C 31．D
32．C 33．A 34．C 35．D
36．E 37．B 38．C 39．A 40．G
完形填空：
41. BDCAC 46. ADBAC 51. CBDAD
语法填空：
is 57. depth 58. an 59. with 60. gradually 61. accmpanied
cncepts 63. representing 64. is reflected 65. that
应用文写作：
Weekends are an imprtant time fr us students t relax, recharge, and prepare fr the cming week. Here I’d like t share my suggestins n hw t spend weekends meaningfully.
First we can take part in utdr activities like cycling, hiking, r swimming, t imprve ur fitness. We can als take advantage f the time t pursue a hbby. Whether it's painting, writing, r playing an instrument, it can be a great way t relax and develp creativity and perseverance. We can even cnsider vlunteering at a lcal cmmunity, which helps develp ur scial respnsibility.
As far as I’m cncerned, by balancing relaxatin with prductivity and using weekends wisely, we can certainly imprve ur cmprehensive qualities.
读后续写：
Jessie's face lit up with excitement. She jumped up and dwn, clapping her hands. “Then put me in a big basket, and carry me t mum, and say, 'I am her Christmas present.'” With a sense f adventure, they carefully placed Jessie in the basket, arranging the green branches all arund her t create a czy and festive nest. As they carried the basket back hme, Jessie culdn't cntain her giggles. The bumpy ride added t the excitement. When they reached the drstep, they set the basket dwn and rushed inside. “We have a Christmas present ut there fr yu, mum,” they exclaimed.
Mum, curius and a bit puzzled, went t the dr and saw the big basket. Her eyes widened with surprise and jy when she saw her little Jessie, sitting in the basket f green branches with a beaming smile n her face. “Just the very thing I wanted mst,” said mum, her vice filled with lve and gratitude. “Merry Christmas, dear mum,” said Jessie, bunding ut f her leafy nest. Mum hugged Jessie tightly, tears f happiness streaming dwn her face. In that mment, the simple yet heartfelt gift made their Christmas truly special, reminding them that the greatest presents in life are the lve and presence f family.
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Text 1
M: Lucy, are yu ging t have a picnic with yur family this Sunday?
W: It depends. If it's warm and nt windy, we'll g.
M: The weather frecast says it will be rather windy.
W: In that case, we'll stay at hme and watch mvies tgether instead.
Text 2
M: Excuse me, wuld yu mind watching my suitcase fr a while? I need t use the restrm at the airprt lunge.
W: N prblem. But hurry up. My flight's barding time is in 15 minutes and I dn't want t miss it.
Text 3
W: Lily returned frm university last Friday. Have yu fund time t visit her?
M: I intend t visit her this Sunday.
W: Wn't yu attend yur sister's wedding then?
M: N. It has been rescheduled fr next Saturday.
Text 4
W: Excuse me, sir. We made a terrible mistake packing yur rder. Here is the extra item we need t take back.
M: Oh, I didn't realize it. That's all right. Dn't be t hard n the staff. They've been very helpful.
Text 5
W: What abut getting Mike a set f cffee cups fr his new jb?
M: Cffee cups are practical. But Mike isn’t fnd f cmmn designs. He prefers cups with unique patterns.
W: Gd pint. Let’s lk fr smething mre distinctive.
Text 6
W: Are yu a cncert lver, Alex?
M: Yes, I g t the cncert hall whenever there's a gd shw. And if I can't get a ticket, I watch the cncert live - streamed nline. But it's nt as exciting as being there in persn.
W: Are the tickets cstly?
M: It depends. They usually range frm thirty t eighty dllars. Last time I spent frty.
W: That's reasnable. Perhaps we can attend ne tgether smeday.
M: Wnderful. Enjying the cncert with a friend will be much mre enjyable.
Text 7
W: Yu were away the whle mrning, David. What n earth did yu d?
M: I went cycling alne.
W: Yu cycled nn-stp fr three hurs?
M: In fact, it's really fascinating. Cycling alng the riverside is like a wnderful explratin. The rad seems t lead yu t cuntless surprises.
W: What interesting things did yu encunter?
M: I felt the gentle breeze, watched the ducks swimming in the river, and I cllected sme beautiful pebbles. I plan t use them fr a DIY hme decratin prject. Lk!
W: They are s unique!
M: Then I saw Susie near the bridge. She was painting the scenery while her dg was running arund.
W: Did yu stp and chat with her?
M: N, I cntinued cycling and tk a lt f great pictures. There's simply an abundance f beauty t discver.
Text 8
W: Bb, hw was yur vacatin?
M: Fantastic. I visited the Great Barrier Reef. The underwater wrld there was incredibly amazing. Nw I can crss anther item ff my bucket list.
W: Yur bucket list?
M: Yeah. When I was fifteen, I made a list f experiences I hped t have smeday.
W: That’s quite cl. Hw many items n the list have yu accmplished?
M: Abut half f them. I have lts f phts. D yu want t take a lk?
W: Abslutely!
M: Lk, here I am diving in the Great Barrier Reef, and here I am hiking in the Himalayas.
W: When did yu g hiking in the Himalayas? I’ve always dreamed f hiking there.
M: It was last year, in Octber. I went t Nepal fr the adventure.
W: What’s yur plan fr yur next vacatin?
M: I’m cnsidering watching wildlife in Suth Africa. D yu have any ther ideas?
W: Yu really shuld explre the ancient ruins in Machu Picchu. Yu’ll be amazed by the histry and the breathtaking views. It’s ne f the mst unfrgettable places I’ve ever been.
M: Sunds great! I’ll add it t my list.
Text 9
W: Hi, Tm!
M: Hey, Lisa!
W: Are yu ging t the cnference at the Grand Plaza Htel next Mnday?
M: Yes, I am. Yu t?
W: Yeah. But just nw, my bike gt a flat tire, and the repair shp near my hme is clsed fr a week.
M: That’s t bad. Have yu checked what caused the flat?
W: I think it might be a nail. I really need t get t the htel n time. D yu think yu culd give me a lift?
M: Of curse. When shuld I pick yu up?
W: Hw abut 7:30? The htel is n the ther side f the city, and there’s usually heavy traffic n Mnday mrnings.
M: All right. It takes me abut 15 minutes t get t yur place, s I’ll leave at 7:15. Als, d yu want me t drive yu back after the seminar?
W: N, thanks. My friend will pick me up later. I really appreciate yur help, Tm.
M: N wrries. See yu n Mnday!
Text 10
Hell, everyne. Tday I’ll talk abut hw t enhance yur writing skills. Language experts pint ut that clear rganizatin and effective expressin play the mst imprtant rles in creating gd written English, with grammar cming next. Nevertheless, many students dn’t cnsider writing skills as a crucial part f language cmpetence. They tend t cncentrate mre n memrizing phrases. One factr is that a lt f students aren’t even cnscius f their writing errrs, like unclear sentence structures r inapprpriate wrd usage. S, the first step is t identify the writing prblems yu ften have. Yu shuld read excellent writings. By that, I mean cmpsitins r articles written by skilled writers wh rarely make writing mistakes. While reading them, ntice sentences that seem well-cnstructed r expressins that strike yu as unique. They may seem special because yur writing style is different. When yu find such examples, analyze them carefully t understand the techniques used. Yu can als cllect writing ideas r tpics that yu find challenging and practice writing abut them regularly. The final tip is t revise yur wrk. Nw that yu’ve finished writing, it’s essential t review and edit yur wrk every time t imprve its quality.