2026浙江省新阵地教育联盟高三上学期第一次联考试题英语含答案（含听力）

浙江省新阵地教育联盟 2026 届第一次联考英语试题卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分 30 分）第一节：（共 5 小题；每小节 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1.Which day is the busiest for the man's restaurant?A. Thanksgiving Day. B. Mother's Day. C. Christmas Day.2.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Pet companionship. B. House cleaning. C. Weekend plans.3.What do we know about Frank?A. He is a former colleague.B. He quit his job as an illustrator.C. He attended a job interview this morning.4.How does the woman sound?A. Curious. B. Excited. C. Annoyed.5.Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a library. B. In a bookstore. C. In a classroom.第二节：（共 15 小题；每小节 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.What does the man say about the dishwasher?A. It's standard-sized. B. It's reasonably priced. C. Its installation costs extra.7.What color dishwasher will the woman buy?A. Black. B. White. C. Silver.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。8.What did the woman do last week?A. She watched a boxing show.B. She took part in a basketball match.C. She held a promotion on sports goods.9.What inspired the man to start learning boxing?A. A sports film. B. A contest. C. A TV show.10.Where will the speakers go next?A. A gym. B. A sports shop. C. A movie theater.听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。11. What is the destination of Mr. Johnson's flight?A. New York. B. London. C. Dubai.12. Which gate will Mr. Johnson's flight leave from?A. Gate 2. B. Gate 6. C. Gate 14.13. What will Mr. Johnson do next?A. Board the plane. B. Attend a party. C. Buy a present.听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。14. Whose lecture did the woman listen to this morning?A. Michael Carter's. B. Daniel Robert's. C. James Carter's.15. What is the talk held in the afternoon about?A. Economic growth. B. Market research. C. Employee relations.16. What does the woman think of her job?A. Challenging. B. Interesting. C. Rewarding.17. What does the man want to do?A. Work on a new project. B. Improve management skills. C. Raise employees' salaries.听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。18. What do people mean when they say "cool beans"?A. They tend to show agreement.B. They think they're humorous.C. They don't have any energy.19. Who is probably called a "bean counter"?A. A shop assistant. B. A gardener. C. An accountant.20. Where does the idiom "magic beans" come from?A. A performance. B. A story. C. A recipe.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。ACoachella (officially called the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and sometimes known as Coachella Festival) is an annual music and arts festival held in Indio, California, in the Coachella Valley in the Colorado Desert. It is typically held in mid-April, spanning two weekends. The event features musical artists from many genres of music, including rock, pop, indie, hip hop and electronic dance music, as well as art installations and sculptures. Across the grounds, several stages continuously host live music.General Festival Information◆All ages welcome.◆ Kids 5 & under Free. (General admission only)◆ Both weekends will feature the same lineup, art, food and activities.◆ Lineup & set times are subject to change without notice.◆ Onsite camping is 18+ unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.About Passes◆ A Festival Pass is a single wristband that is worn all three days.◆ A wristband is valid for the entire weekend that you purchased.◆ A wristband is only valid for the specific weekend that you purchased.◆ A wristband is required to enter the parking, camping and venue grounds.◆ Wristbands are invalid if tampered with or removed.◆ Wristbands are non-transferable once applied.◆ Do not put your wristband on until you are on your way to the festival and have registered it.Open Hours◆ General parking opens Friday - Sunday from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.◆ Coachella shuttle service will depart from local hotels at 1:00 pm Friday - Sunday.21.What does Coachella Festival feature?A. Single-stage shows. B. Various music types.C. One-weekend duration. D. Recorded performances.22.What do we know about Coachella Festival?A. Kids aged 5 can access everything free. B. The lineup is guaranteed not to change.C. Festival-goers should enter with a paper ticket. D. Wristbands can not be transferred once put on.23.When can Coachella festival-goers take the shuttle bus to reach the venue?A. 1:00 pm Saturday. B. 12:00 am Friday. C. 11:00 am Sunday. D. 2:00 pm Saturday.BMy parents have a big cat at home named Comet. He has big ears, a large head, huge feet, and a gentle personality—but we have no way of knowing for sure. He came from the local animal shelter. My brother and I didn't really want him, since he was a kitten and we wanted to adopt an adult cat because we thought the kittens would be more likely to find another home, but my little sister insisted.We brought Comet home that day. He soon fell ill and grew alarmingly weak—his ribs stuck out, his eyes swelled, and his fur dulled. He became so fragile that I feared touching him, though he clearly needed care.Some years later, I went home one afternoon after having had an emotional breakdown. My whole life was upside down. I felt hollow, dead, an empty shell of a person. I had no idea what pieces were even worth picking up again.I found Comet curled up in a corner that afternoon. He'd been asleep, but he lifted his head and looked at me when I came in. I reached a hand toward him. He nuzzled it, immediately burst into a deep, loud purr, and gave me a perfectly content cat grin. I moved my hand down to scratch his back and sides, and he stretched luxuriously, giving me looks of absolute adoration.At that point, it hit me: this cat loved me. The cat I didn't want, the cat I couldn't bear to take care of when his life depended on it, loved me. And he would always love me. No matter what was going on in my life, Comet would still look up from a nap when I entered the room, would still love to be touched by me.I believe love is steadfast. I believe that real love, whether it comes from your families, or a shelter cat, is offered determinedly and unconditionally. Love is what enables us to pick up the pieces of our broken lives and go on.24.Why was the writer unwilling to adopt Comet initially?A. He thought adult cats were more gentle. B. His sister resisted adopting Comet.C. Kittens were thought easier to be adopted. D. Comet was a weak and sick kitten.25.How did Comet help the writer go through his emotional breakdown?A. By lying quietly beside him. B. By making him feel deeply loved.C. By distracting him with grins. D. By protecting him from loneliness.26.What does the underlined word "steadfast" in paragraph 6 mean?A. Faithful. B. Romantic. C. Temporary. D. Unforgettable.27.Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text?A. Love wins all B. Love on four feetC. An encounter with a kitten D. A rescue of a shelter kittenCCan doctors make better cancer treatment decisions if they consult fish? Previous studies have shown that zebrafish avatars could help identify cancer treatments. Rita Fior, a developmental biologist and her colleagues now want to determine whether that ability can benefit patients.Zebrafish avatars are tiny, fast-growing models of individual cancer patients created by transplanting the patient's own tumor (肿瘤) cells into 2-day-old zebrafish embryos (胚胎). These tiny fish then act as living substitutes for the patient, allowing researchers to test multiple cancer drugs or radiation on the patient's tumor cells within 4-7 days—far quicker than traditional mouse models.In a 2024 report in Nature Communications, the scientists generated avatars for 55 patients and putting the fish on the same type of chemo-therapy the people received. For 50 of the patients, the fish "predicted" the outcome of treatment. An added benefit, Fior says, is that avatars can reveal key characteristics of tumors such as whether they are likely to spread.Zebrafish are more similar to humans than cell cultures and far cheaper to raise than mice. The small, transparent embryos are also easier to analyze, says Sofia de Oliveira, a biologist at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. "You can visualize the whole animal under the microscope," she explains, "and easily determine the spread of cancer cells."In the clinical trial, Fior and her team will test that promise by separating cancer cells from the fluid that builds up in the stomach of people whose cancer cells have spread outside the original site and is usually drained as part of treatment. "We are not doing an extra procedure on the patients," she says. The cells will then be implanted into the fish embryos. Instead of testing experimental drugs, as many other clinical trials do, the study will determine which combination of treatments works best. Most of the patients will receive medications suggested by the zebrafish results.28.What are zebrafish avatars?A. Models of mouse embryos. B. Radiation on the tumor cells.C. Drugs for multiple cancers. D. Replacements for cancer patients.29.How do zebrafish avatars help doctors with cancer treatments?A. By forecasting treatment results. B. By predicting where tumors will spread.C. By killing tumor cells in cancer patients. D. By transplanting zebrafish cells into humans.30.What makes zebrafish an ideal species for cancer research?A. Their similarity to cell cultures. B. Their small sizes and dark embryos.C. Their low cost and ease of analysis. D. Their complex appearance and structure.31.What is the primary goal of the clinical trial led by Fior and her team?A. To develop new experimental drugs for cancers.B. To test the safety of chemo-therapy on zebrafish.C. To identify the ideal combination of cancer therapies.D. To separate cancer cells from the fluid of cancer patients.DWhy do some people feel such a strong bond with celebrities, and what does this reveal about their personality and values? A new study published in the International Journal of Psychology has found that people who strongly admire celebrities tend to score higher in both materialism and narcissism (自恋). The study also found that people who perceive themselves as similar to their favorite celebrity are more likely to have these attitudes.The study, conducted by Davis, Locker, and Williams, recruited 215 undergraduates, mostly women, who completed a battery of questionnaires measuring their attitudes toward celebrities, materialistic values, and narcissistic tendencies. Participants also answered newly created questions that assessed how similar they felt to their favorite celebrity in terms of personality, appearance, or lifestyle.Celebrity worship was assessed with the Celebrity Attitude Scale (量表). Materialism was measured by examining how much value people place on owning things, how important possessions are to their identity, and whether they believe material goods make them happier. Narcissism was measured in two forms: grandiose narcissism (characterized by confidence, entitlement, and dominance) and vulnerable narcissism (marked by insecurity, sensitivity to criticism, and a preoccupation with self-image).The results showed a consistent relationship between celebrity worship and materialism. People who scored higher on celebrity worship also tended to place greater importance on money, status, and possessions. When it came to narcissism, only the vulnerable type, people with higher levels of emotional insecurity and self-focus, were more likely to feel strongly connected to celebrities. Most importantly, perceived similarity—whether in appearance, behavior, or personality—stood out as one of the strongest predictors of celebrity worship.The researchers concluded, "celebrity worship is a complex construct, but perceived similarity with a favorite celebrity and vulnerable narcissism may be fruitful avenues for future research." Still, an important question remains: do people idolize celebrities because they already feel similar to them, or do they start to see themselves as similar after forming an emotional attachment?32.What is paragraph 2 about?A. The research background. B. The research subjects.C. The research results. D. The research method.33.According to the study, who are more likely to worship celebrities?A. Those indifferent to wealth and social status.B. Those valuing self-confidence and dominance.C. Those emotionally insecure and self-focused.D. Those seeking spiritual growth beyond possessions.34.According to the researchers, what might be a direction of future research?A. Celebrity worship. B. Grandiose narcissism.C. Materialism. D. Perceived similarity.35.What is the main purpose of the text?A. To explain celebrity worship psychology.B. To warn against the dangers of celebrity culture.C. To criticize celebrity materialism and narcissism.D. To describe scales for measuring personality traits.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。How to Develop Personal IntegrityPersonal integrity involves being the best, most honest and morally-sound version of yourself. 36 When you work on improving it, you enrich your own life and improve the lives of others. Here are several effective ways to strengthen it.Live with honesty and keep your promises. 37 If you are dishonest or misleading with others, you cannot live a life of integrity. Part of being honest with others also includes keeping any promises that you make. A broken promise is effectively a lie, and lying is inconsistent with living with integrity. 38 You cannot live a life of integrity without being mindful of and concerned for others. A lack of compassion can result in selfishness and damaged relationships. Try to be understanding of how others feel. Be kind in daily interactions—for example, greet a hard - working cashier warmly.Create a personal mission statement for your life. A good way to ensure that you are living a life of integrity is to lay out a list for yourself. Write out your goals and values, and think hard about what kind of person you want to be. 39 Whenever you feel uncertain, your mission statement should help ground you and remind you of the person you hope to become.Finally, maintain a dedication to your values. Your values guide you through life and may change as you grow, but what matters most is never compromising them. Focus on what truly matters to you, and let those values determine how you treat others and make decisions. 40 Integrity is not achieved overnight, but through constant practicing, you can become a person truly worthy of trust and respect.A. Show compassion and empathy towards others.B. Keep this list in a visible place and review it daily.C. Honesty is one of the most important aspects of integrity.D. Your integrity may stem from your beliefs or goals in life.E. Being honest is equally important when living with integrity.F. However, flexibility in values can sometimes lead to greater success.G. After all, genuine values should not be abandoned just for convenience.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 四个选项中选出最佳选项。It was a sunny afternoon in June of 2022 when Anthony Perry 41 the train. The 20-year-old was 42 his way to see his grandfather. On the platform, two men were hitting each other. Then something 43 happened: one man fell onto the tracks and ended up on his back. As Perry and other horrified 44 watched, he twitched painfully as the electricity surged through his body, his head bouncing up and down off the tracks.Perry couldn't just stand there and watch. He sat at the edge of the platform, 45 himself down and took a few quick 46 until he was standing over the victim.The guy looked 47 , his body still trembling rhythmically as the electricity pulsed. Perry reached down and 48 the victim's wrist. Instantly, he felt a blast of electric shock shoot through his body. Perry flinched and jumped back. He reached down a second time, and was 49 again. But the third time he seized the man's wrist and pulled, 50 the shock. The guy's body slid briefly along the third rail, coming to rest on the outer edge of the tracks.Soon, paramedics and firefighters arrived. They'd told authorities to 51 the electricity, stopping the third rail from working. Perry let the 52 take over. His heart still racing from the electric shocks, he climbed back up onto the 53 .The evening news reported the incident, 54 an anonymous hero with saving the victim's life. Out of all the people on the platform that day, why was Perry the only one to help? "The word I'll use is faith," he says. "Faith over 55 ."41. A. stepped off B. fell off C. got on D. slid into42. A. in B. on C. under D. Along43. A. unforgettable B. unthinkable C. unavoidable D. intolerable44.A. onlookers B. visitors C. strangers D. workers45.A. quieted B. wore C. slowed D. eased46.A. actions B. breaths C. measures D. leaps47.A. absurd B. serious C. delicate D. miserable48.A. pushed B. wrapped C. grasped D. felt49.A. shocked B. burnt C. alarmed D. frightened50.A. beating B. braving C. avoiding D. keeping51.A. repair B. generate C. cut D. close52.A. police B. professionals C. trainers D. audience53.A. platform B. rail C. ground D. train54.A. rewarding B. relating C. crediting D. presenting55.A. life B. wealth C. fear D. fortune第 Ⅱ 卷第二节：（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。Amid the cool night breeze of Baiyin, a city 56. _______ (locate) in Northwest China's Gansu province, the scent of herbs fills the air as crowds gather around cupping stations and pulse-reading 57. _______ (stand). These lively scenes unfold at the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Night Market in Wansheng Park, 58. ______ millennia-old wisdom comes alive, becoming a trend for Generation Z.“The heat leaves me drained and sleepy,” says 21-year-old Yu Huiyan as she extends her wrist for a pulse diagnosis. The doctor diagnoses her weak pulse and fatigue, prescribing a blend of 59. _________ (herb) medicine to boost energy and improve digestion. After positive results from previous TCM treatments, Yu and her peers 60. ________ (draw) to TCM in recent years. At the market, acupuncture, cupping, massage and herbs are 61. _______________ (increasing) popular. Han Long, 62. ________ TCM physician with a decade of experience at Baiyin First People's Hospital, 63. _________ (stress) that classic texts like Huangdi Neijing are key 64. ________ understanding health. He hopes more young people will embrace TCM 65. _______ (enhance) their own health and that of their families.The growing trend of TCM night markets is also helping a new generation of practitioners like Han step into the spotlight, widening TCM's reach beyond traditional circles and ensuring that its legacy endures.第四部分：写作（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节：（满分 15 分）你校英语社将举办主题为 “中国智造，闪耀世界”(Chinese Brands, Global Impacts) 的英语演讲比赛，请你写一篇演讲稿，内容包括：1.介绍一个你欣赏的中国品牌；2.阐述它带给你的启示。注意：（1）写作词数应为 80 个左右；（2）请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。Chinese Brands, Global ImpactsGood evening, everyone!______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Thank you!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。A Hug to Stop a Bank Robber“Hmm,” Michael Armus muttered to himself. He'd just set foot into the bank, and felt the tension. “Something's not right.”It was a sunny morning, and the 69-year-old retired painter was there to deposit a check. Normally, whenever Michael visited, he'd be greeted loudly from the tellers, with whom he loved to share his jokes.But today, none of the tellers acknowledged him. Nor did the bank's manager, who sat at his desk with his head down and seemed to be whispering into his telephone. As Michael approached the teller windows, he noticed the three employees had similar worried looks on their faces.Michael looked to his left and noticed a man at another window with his T-shirt pulled up to partially conceal his face. “This is a robbery.” thought Michael. He heard the man say, “I don't want to hurt anybody.” Minutes earlier, the man had passed a note to the teller demanding cash and saying he had a gun. Michael looked again and the man's shirt had dropped a bit, exposing more of his face. “I've seen this guy!” thought Michael. He recognized the would-be robber as someone he'd passed several times on a street corner praying for those who were in misery. Suddenly, instead of being frightened, Michael felt compassion for him, and a thought popped into his head, “Maybe I can help.”He walked over to the man, 43-year-old Eric, and calmly asked, “What's wrong? Don't you have a job?” Startled, Eric looked at Michael and exclaimed, “There is nothing in this town for me. Nothing!” Then, tears streamed down his face. Michael sensed the despair in the man's voice, as if he were ready to throw his life away. It reminded him of his own struggles and how getting a second chance had once saved him, stirring a powerful urge to help. He knew the tellers were terrified, and he wanted to get Eric out of the bank.注意：（1）续写词数应为 150 个左右；（2）请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。So he patted Eric on the shoulder and said, “Let's go outside and talk about this.”Just then, the police appeared and shouted, “Freeze!”参考答案1-5 CBACA 6-10 ACBAB 11-15 ABCBC 16-20 ABACB21-23 BDA 24-27 CBAB 28-31 DACC 32-35 DCDA 36-40 DCABG41-45 ABBA D46-50 DDCAB 51-55 CBACC56.located 57.stands 58.where 59.herbal 60.have been drawn 61.increasingly62.a 63.stresses 64.to 65.to enhance第四部分：写作（共两节，满分 40 分）Possible version（108 words）Chinese Brands, Global ImpactsGood evening, everyone! It is my honor to share my speech on “Chinese Brands, Global Impact.”Among countless remarkable brands, I admire Huawei most. As a trailblazer in communication technology, it delivers cutting-edge products worldwide while embodying innovation and resilience. More importantly, even under great pressure, Huawei has never abandoned its mission of strengthening China through science and technology. What impresses me most is its unwavering determination. From Huawei, I have realized that true success is achieved not by escaping challenges, but by confronting them with confidence and perseverance.Ladies and gentlemen, Chinese brands like Huawei are illuminating the world stage. Let us inherit this spirit and contribute to our nation’s brighter future. Thank you!第二节（满分 25 分）So he patted Eric on the shoulder and said, “Let’s go outside and talk about this.” Hesitating for a moment, Eric finally nodded, the note in his trembling hand slipping to the floor unnoticed. Guiding him toward the exit, Michael whispered words of comfort, reminding him that surrendering might be the beginning of a second chance. The tellers, still frozen in fear, exchanged astonished glances, hardly believing what they were witnessing. Outside, the morning sun streamed down, casting long shadows on the pavement, as if silently urging the man to step out of darkness. With his arm gently around Eric, Michael seemed less like a bystander and more like a long-lost friend leading him home.Just then, the police appeared and shouted, “Freeze!” Startled by the sudden command, Eric stiffened, his hands half-raised in terror. Seeing the guns pointed at him, he faltered, but Michael hurriedly explained, “He’s not dangerous—he just needs help!” The officers, though cautious, were struck by the old man’s determination. For a tense moment, silence hung in the air, broken only by Eric’s quiet sobs. Finally, lowering their weapons slightly, the police allowed Michael to continue speaking. Encouraged, Eric surrendered peacefully, his despair slowly giving way to relief. Indeed, it was not the threat of force but the warmth of a hug that had saved both Eric and the bank that day.听力原文Text 1W: Is Thanksgiving Day the busiest day of the year for your restaurant?M: Not really. It would be much busier on Mother’s Day. But Christmas seems to draw the biggest crowds. (1)Text 2W: I live with several cats, so I have to clean the house thoroughly once every two weeks. Otherwise, their hair would be everywhere.M: That sounds like hard work. I only need to spend a weekend cleaning the house every month.Text 3M: Clara, I saw Frank this morning in the office.W: You mean the former designer of our company? (3) What’s he doing these days?M: He said he’s got a job as an illustrator.W: It sounds like his dream job.Text 4W: Excuse me, sir. Can’t you just turn down your music? It’s midnight now.M: Oh, we are having a birthday party and didn’t notice the time. Sorry, I’ll turn it down right now.W: You’d better do this, or I’ll call the police.Text 5M: How long can I keep these books? I’m deep in classroom study and really need them for my research.W: You can keep them for a month. After that, you can renew them online if you still need them.Text 6W: Does this dishwasher fit a standard counter? (6)M: Yes. The price tag says it is 30 inches in length, 15 inches in width, and 20 inches in depth. That size is pretty suitable for most kitchen counters. (6)W: Great. Do you cover the installation?M: No, but it comes with all the tools you need and step-by-step instructions.W: Sounds good. Is it available in other colors? (7)M: Yes, we have it in silver, black, and white. (7)W: I think I’ll go for the first mentioned color. (7) It matches well with my other kitchen appliances.M: Perfect choice. I’ll help you get it to the cashier’s desk.Text 7M: I noticed you’ve been practicing basketball a lot lately.W: Yeah. Last week, I even scored four three pointers in a school game. (8)M: That’s impressive! Personally, I prefer boxing. (9)W: Really? I never pictured you as a boxing enthusiast! What got you interested in it? (9)M: I once watched the movie Creed. It is centered around a boxer named Adonis Creed. This movie shows that boxing is not only a physical contest, but also promotes spiritual growth. So I quietly made up my mind to learn it. (9) Speaking of which, where can I get boxing gear? I’m new here, and I need to buy a pair of gloves.W: There’s a new Decathlon on Maple Street, which specializes in a wide range of affordable sports equipment. It opened last week with ongoing promotions. How about going and checking it out now? (10)M: Good! Lead the way! (10)Text 8W: Welcome to Emirates Airlines. May I have your passport and flight details, please?M: Sure. Here you go.W: Thank you. Let me check you in. You’re on Flight EK008, departing from Terminal 2. That’s also one of our popular routes—right up there with our flights to London and Dubai. But today, it’s just New York for you. Do you have any checked baggage, Mr. Johnson? (11)M: Yes, I have one suitcase to check in.W: Okay. Please place your suitcase on the scale so that I can weigh it. Your suitcase weighs within the allowed limit. I’ll tag it and provide you with the baggage claim ticket. Please make sure to keep it safe. Here is your boarding pass. Your seat is 14A. Boarding will begin at Gate 6 in approximately one hour. (12) Is there anything else I can assist you with?M: I’d like to give my wife a surprise gift for her birthday. Could you show me the duty-free store? There’s still lots of time to look around. (13)W: Of course. It is located just beyond the security check. I hope you find the perfect gift. Have a pleasant flight.Text 9W: This year’s lectures are quite impressive, aren’t they?M: Absolutely. All the speakers have made great contributions and are well-respected in their different fields. Did you catch Michael Carter’s talk this morning about how to maintain economic growth? (14)W: No, I didn’t. I attended a meeting at James Carter Hall instead. The speaker was Daniel Robert. (14)M: I went to his lecture about market research last year, and it was really insightful. By the way, there’s a face-to-face talk this afternoon on employee relations. (15) Would you like to join?W: Definitely! I was promoted to marketing manager a few months ago, and now I’m responsible for leading a team of 22. Managing people can be far from effortless. (16)M: I totally get that. Although the pay is great, management isn’t a walk in the park. It’s exhausting, but seeing your team hit targets makes it all worthwhile. I’m only a project leader. However, it makes me feel like I’m carrying the weight of the world on my shoulders. To better lead my team, I’m actively seeking management training opportunities. (17)*** a walk in the park 轻而易举的事Text 10W: English is full of colorful idioms, and some fun expressions involve something as simple as beans. These bean-related idioms add energy, humor, and clarity to everyday conversations. For example, when someone is “full of beans,” it means they’re energetic, lively, and full of enthusiasm. If you say “cool beans,” that’s just a casual and cheerful way to express approval. (18) But not all bean-related idioms are so positive. If something “doesn’t amount to a hill of beans,” it’s considered unimportant or insignificant. Besides, saying “tough beans” is like saying “too bad”—a direct way to dismiss someone’s complaint. There are also idioms tied to money. A “bean counter” refers to someone who takes care of a company’s financial affairs and is overly concerned with costs, budgets, and financial details. (19) If people “don’t have a bean,” it means they have no money. And finally, “magic beans”—a phrase from the English fairy tale Jack and the Beanstalk, refers to something that seems worthless at first but later turns out to be surprisingly valuable. (20)