湖北省黄冈市黄梅县第一中学2025-2026学年高二上学期12月月考英语试题（含解析无听力音频含听力原文）

高二12月月考英语试卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。1.WhatisKarengoingtodothisSaturday?A.Readabook.B.Drawpictures.C.Visittheelderly.2.Whatistheweatherlikenow?A.Cloudy.B.Sunny.C.Rainy.3.WhydoesAmycallHenry?A.Toborrowhiscar.B.Toaskafavor.C.Tothankhim.4.WhatisMark’splanforhisFrenchlearning?A.Toteachhimselfathome.B.TolearnfromSophia.C.Toattendacourse.5.Whatarethespeakerstalkingabout?A.Howtocelebrateabirthday.B.Whatbirthdaygifttoget.C.Wheretoholdaparty.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.Whatdoesthewomanwanttodo?A.Makenewfriends.B.Buildherconfidence.C.Betterherpublicspeakingskills.7.WhatdoesDavidthinkofjoiningtheclub?A.Challenging.B.Helpful.C.Interesting.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8.Whatisafeatureoftheswimmingclass?A.Itisdesignedforbabiesonly.B.Ithasoutdoorswimminglessons.C.Itoffersaparticularlyrelaxingatmosphere.9.Whenistheswimmingclassunavailable?A.Monday.B.Saturday.C.Sunday.10.Whatistheprobablerelationshipbetweenthespeakers?A.Husbandandwife.B.Brotherandsister.C.Fellowworkers.听第8段材料，回答第11至14题。11.WhydoesthemanrecommendShelSilverstein’sbooks?A.They’reonsalenow.B.They’repopularwithkids.C.They’rehighlypraisedbyeducators.12.WhatisspecialaboutShelSilverstein’spoems?A.They’refunincontentandform.B.Theymainlytellstoriesofadultlife.C.Theyfocusonteachingkidspoetryrules.13.Howmanybookswillthewomanget?A.2.B.3.C.4.14.Wheredoestheconversationtakeplace?A.Atakindergarten.B.Atalibrary.C.Atabookstore.听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。15.WhendidFujianTuloubegintobebuilt?A.Inthe1100s.B.Inthe1500s.C.Inthe2000s.16.WhatcanwelearnaboutFujianTulou?A.Theyarelocatedonthemountains.B.Theywereusedfordefenseandliving.C.Theyareconstructedusingjustbamboo.17.Whatisthewomandoing?A.Makingatripplan.B.Sharingtravelmemories.C.Recommendingatouristattraction.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18.Whatencouragedthespeakertodovolunteerwork?A.Hisloveforanimals.B.Hisfather’sinfluence.C.Hislongingforworkexperience.19.Whatmadethespeakerfeelasenseofjoy?A.Gettingclosertohisdad.B.Doingvariouskindsofwork.C.Helpingimprovetheanimals’lives.20.Whatdoesthespeakertrytodointheend?A.Callonmorepeopletovolunteer.B.Showhisskillsforcaringforanimals.C.Stresstheurgencyofprotectinganimals.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)AUltimateBucketListWildlifeAdventuresThescienceofbiodiversity:CostaRica4November2025|13daysJoinanextraordinaryexpeditiontoCostaRica,atopbiodiversecountryintheworld.Explorethecountry'swealthofecosystems,includingprimaryrainforestsandvolcaniczones.Enjoyguidedwalksaroundseveralreservesandnationalparkswithlocalconservationists.·Stayinhotelsandeco-houseswithintheforestInsectandecosystemsexpeditionsafari（游猎）:SriLanka30March2026|11daysJourneyintotheheartofSriLankaonthisuniqueinsectandecosystems-focusedexpedition,fromthickforestsandmistyhighlandstotropicalrainforestsandlowlandgrasslands.·EnjoymorningandeveningsafarisinUdawalaweNationalParkAlaskanbrownbear,ecologyandwildernessadventure9August2026|6daysDiveintothewildheartofAlaskaforanunequaledencounterwithbrownbearsintheirnaturalenvironment.Guidedbyexpertnaturalists,gainfascinatinginsightsintobearecology.Arriveviaaprivateflightflyingoverroughmountainrangesandglacier-cappedvolcanoes.·StayatasmallremotebearcamponCookInletinluxurytentcabinsMarineconservationcruiseexploringDarwin'sGalapagos24August2026|8daysDiscoverthebiodiversityoftheGalapagosIslands,whichinspiredCharlesDarwin'stheoryofevolution.AccompaniedthroughoutbypassionatenaturalistJamesCosta,whowillbringtheislandstolifethroughdynamiclecturesandengagingdiscussions.·Sailaboardthesmallsailboat,accommodatingjust15guests21.WhatdotheadventuresinCostaRicaandAlaskahaveincommon?A.Theyfocusonbearecology.B.Theyofferluxurytentcabins.C.Theyprovideguidancefromspecialists.D.Theyconductin-depthexplorationofvolcanoes.22.WhatcanvisitorsdoduringtheGalapagoscruise?A.Learnsailingskills. B.Attendeducationaltalks.C.Joinalargetouristgroup. D.Participateinconservationwork.23.Whereisthistextprobablytakenfrom?A.Atravelbrochure. B.Awildlifereport.C.Abiologytextbook. D.Anadventureblog.BAtfirstsight,Easthopedoesn’tseemmuchlikeaCassandra.Shesmilesalot.Hermanneriskindandmotherly;pushedtonameherprofession,youmightguessatnurseorteacher.Butlookcloser.Easthopeisanemergencyplannerwhosejobistosupportthesurvivorsofmajordisasters,inwhichcapacitysheactedfollowingthe2004IndianOceantsunamiandthefireatGrenfellTower.Fortwodecades,thepublicknewnothingaboutthisvitalwork,whichwentonbehindthescenes,thoughshewashugelyadmiredinwhatwemightcallprofessionaldisastercircles:avoiceofcalmandafountainofwisdom.Butin2023,shepublishedabest-sellingbookabouthercareer,WhentheDustSettles,andthatchanged.Peoplebecameveryinterestedinwhatshedid.“Atliteraryfestivals,mostauthorsgetquestionsabouttheirwritingprocess,”Easthopesays.“ButIwouldn’tgetthose.WhatpeoplewantedfrommewastoknowhowIlivedwiththeknowledgethatIhave.Wasn’tIafraid?HowdidIhandle?IwouldtellthemthatIdidn’tliveafraid,andIwouldgivethembasicadvice.Butthiswasn’tenough.”Intheend,shefeltshehadnochoicebuttowriteasecondbook,oneinwhichshewouldtrytodistill(浓缩)allthatshehaslearnedforthebenefitofeachindividual.WhileherpublisherdescribesComeWhatMayasaroadmapforresilience(韧性),thewordisoneEasthopedislikes.Ready,shesuggests,isabetterone.Easthopealsoremindspeoplethatsmallthings,likelosinghairduringillnessorconsumingtoomuchfoodaftersomeonedies,stillmatter.Sheencouragespeopletoremember,nottoforget,whathappenedduringdisasters,becausesucheventsleavealong-lastingeffect.24.WhatmightaCassandrabelikeaccordingtoparagraph1?A.Severeandforbidding. B.Competentandcautious.C.Friendlyandenergetic. D.Cheerfulandapproachable.25.WhatledtoincreasedpublicawarenessofEasthope’sworkin2023?A.Thepublicationofabestseller. B.Thegrowthofprofessionaldisastercircles.C.Herinvolvementin2004tsunamirelief.D.Hersuddenrisetofamethroughmedia.26.Whyarereaders’questionscitedinparagraph3?A.TorevealEasthope’spersonalfears. B.ToexplainEasthope’swritingprocess.C.ToshowEasthope’swritingmotivation. D.TopresentpublicdoubtsaboutEasthope’swork.27.WhatdoesEasthopeagreeonhandlingdisasters?A.Resiliencemattersmost. B.Forgettingaidsrecovery.C.Positivethinkingtakesthelead. D.Minorsufferingsdeserveattention.CNewerarequiresanewvocabulary.Willwestilltalkaboutthe“mobile”phonewhenallphonesaremobile,orwhentheyareimplantedwithinus?Technologyiseverywherenowadays,especiallyatwork.Somepeoplearereallygoodatusingallthecoolnewtoolsthatkeeppoppingup.TheyhavesomethingcalledaTQ,ortechnologyquotient.Thinkofitlikeasuperpowerforunderstandingthelatesttechstuffthatourgreat-grandparentswouldhavefoundreallyimpossible.HavingahighTQmeansyou’regoodatusingallthecoolnewthingsthatnoteveryoneknowsaboutyet.Theexamplesarecommonandbecomingmoreandmorefrequent.Fortheparentsitmightbeahome-schoolvideoclass.Forthebrandmanageritmightbesearchengineboosting,whichhelpsthebrand’scontentrankhigherinsearchresults.Andforthedoctor,itmightbetheroleofartificialintelligenceinsupportingtheanalysisofaCTscan.TQtriestoquantifyourabilitytomakewiseuseofpresenttechnologiesandtoquicklyadapt,embraceandmakeuseoffuturecreations.Thisadoptionisofgreatimportancefromavarietyofperspectives,fromsocialtobusiness.OnetripintotheworldofChatGPTandwecanseehowthewayAIandsearchinteractandoperateischangingforjustabouteveryone.AnyMomorDadcanunderstandthevalueofIQandEQinpredictingthepotentialforachild’ssuccess.Butwhatabouttechnology?Theabilityforthechildandtheteachertounderstand,embraceandassimilatetechnologywillbeakeyaspectoftheirlivesaswespeedintothefuture.WeareincreasinglydefinedbytechnologyandouractiveparticipationineverythingfromsmartphonestoFacebook.Itmightjustbetimeforthebasichumanneedsoffood,waterandsheltertoincludetechnologytoo.Andwhenthathappens,itjustmightbeagoodideatomeasureit.Whilethisshiftbringschallenges,it’sunstoppable.AsTQrises,itwillcombinewithIQandEQ,reshapinghowwelive,work,andlearn—turningadaptabilitywithtechintoameasurableadvantage.28.WhatisTQaccordingtothetext?A.Abilitytousenewtechnologies. B.Skillofrepairinghigh-techproducts.C.Talenttofollowmodernchanges. D.Speedoflearningnewlanguages.29.WhichofthefollowingpeoplehasahighTQ?A.AdoctorwhoanalyzesCTscanswithAIassistance.B.Amanagerwhooftenusesmodernsearchengines.C.Agrandparentwhofindsnewtechdeviceschallenging.D.Amomwhowatchesvideosofherchild’sschoollife.30.Whatdoestheunderlinedword“assimilate”inthefourthparagraphmean?A.Dependon. B.Takein. C.Liein. D.Insiston.31.Whatmightbethebesttitleforthepassage?A.WhyAreIQandEQImportantforTQ?B.WhatMakesTQtheNewIntelligence?C.HowHasTQChangedintheModernEra?D.WheretoStartAdaptingtoTQChanges?DHumanbeingsaresocialcreatures.Webuildbonds,cultivatefriendships,andnurturefamilytiesinhopesoffindinglove,support,andunderstanding.Yet,manyofusdiscoverthatitissometimeseasiertoconfide（倾诉）inastrangerthaninsomeoneclosetous.Whywouldweshareourfearswithatherapist,afellowtraveleronatrain,orevenananonymous（匿名的）voiceontheInternetratherthanwithourspouse,sibling,orbestfriend?Whenyouknowyouwon’tseethepersonagain,you’realittletoocomfortable.Theabsenceofattachment,coupledwiththefactthattherearehardlyanynegativeoutcomes,leadstoasenseofrelativesafety,encouragingemotionalexpression.Incontrast,socialconnectionsbuiltovertimecomewithassumptions,judgments,andexpectations,whichcanhinderindividualsfromfullyexpressingthemselves.Whenweneedcomfort,we’recautiousthatthoseclosetousmightnotoffertheunconditionalsupportwe’relookingfor.So,wepourourheartouttosomeoneelsealtogether.Strangersoffertheuniqueadvantageofprovidingfreshperspectivesandobjectiveviewpoints,breakingnegativecircularthinking.Moreover,theycanbeoutspokenintheirtakesbecausetheydon’thavetoworryabouthowwemightfeelabouttheirresponses.Inthedigitalage,onlinecommunitiesandanonymousforumshavebecomemodernspacesforemotionaldisclosure.Digitalstrangerscombinetwocrucialfactors:anonymityandsharedexperience.Youmightbemorewillingtotalkaboutyouranxietywithananonymousforumdedicatedtomentalhealththanwithyoursiblingwhodoesn’tunderstandit.Strangersofferneutrality,lackofjudgment,andanonymity—qualitiesthatsometimesmakethembetterlistenersthanfriendsorfamily.Sometimeswechoosenottoopenourheartstothoseclosetous,notbecausewedon’ttrustthem,butbecausewefearburdeningthemoralteringtherelationship.Strangershavenohistorytoshadetheirjudgment.Theirdistanceletsconfessionsbereceivedwithoutthefiltersofhabitorrole.Sometimes,tobetrulyheard,wemustfirststepoutsidetheorbitofthosewelove,entrustingourheartstotheunknown,andindoingso,rediscoverthevitalityofbeingtrulyseen..32.Whatisthemainreasonpeoplefeelsaferconfidinginstrangers?A.Strangersareusuallymorecompassionate.B.Strangerswithsimilarproblemsareeasiertofind.C.Strangersbringnolastingconsequencesorjudgment.D.Strangershavemorelifeexperiencetooffergoodadvice.33.Whymightcloserelationshipspreventhonestcommunication?A.Theylackdeepemotionalconnection.B.Theyarenotbuiltonafoundationoftrust.C.Theyrequiretoomuchtimeandenergytomaintain.D.Theyinvolveestablishedhabitualperception.34.Whatbenefitdostrangersbringaccordingtoparagraph3?A.Timelyavailability. B.Directfeedback.C.Agreedopinions. D.Professionalguidance.35.Whichisthemostsuitabletitleforthetext?A.WhyStrangersOftenBecomeOurTrustedConfidantsB.TheImportanceofFamilyTiesandLifelongFriendshipsC.TheDangersofSharingPersonalFeelingswithStrangersD.HowOnlineCommunitiesReplaceTraditionalSocialBonds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。Can'tResistJunkFood?StudySuggestsYouTryThisSimpleTrickYou'retiredandhungry.Thenyoucatchawhiffofsomethingdelicious,probablyfriedandalmostcertainlyfattening.Itisfriedchicken!____36____Anewresearchsaysthatexposingtothesmellofjunkfoodforatleasttwominutescanactuallyhelpyoumakehealthierfoodchoices.Let'stakeacloserlookatthisprocess.Haveyouevernoticedthatwhateverappetizingtreatcatchesyournose'sattentiontendstobemostappealingjustafteryoufirstsmellit?Whatwillhappenifyou'restandinginlineafteracoupleofminutes?____37____Andrecentsciencesaysthatthisisactuallytherightmomenttowalkaway.Theresultsofaseriesofexperiments,includingfieldstudiesatasupermarketandatamiddleschoolcafeteria,showthatextendedexposure(ofmorethantwominutes)tojunkfoodsmell(e.g,cookiesmell)leadstolowerpurchasesofunhealthyfoodscomparedwithhealthysmell(e.g.strawberrysmell).____38____Thatiswhylongexposuretojunkfoodsmellcanbeassatisfactoryasactuallyhavingitinyourmouth,whichinturndecreasesthedesireforconsumptionofjunkfood.____39____Whentheexposuretosmellofhealthyfoodwereexamined,foodchoiceswerenotprofoundlyinfluenced.Thereasonforthisisthathealthyfoodarenotconnectedwithrewardinourbrainandthereforehavelittleinfluenceonwhatwedesire.Sonexttimeyou'refeelingyoudon'thavethewillpowertoresistthatFrenchfries,itmightbeassimpleassittingthereandsmellingallthatsweetnessforjustaminuteortwo.____40____A.Butwaitaminutebeforeyouorder.B.It'saresponsethathasbeenresearched.C.Getthesatisfactionwithnoneofthecalories.D.Itisn'tquiteasirresistibleasitwasjustmomentsago.E.However,it'snotthesamecasewithsmellofhealthyfood.F.It'sthesameasactuallyeatingitbecauseyourdesiretoeatitissatisfied.G.Thebraindoesn'tnecessarilydistinguishbetweenapleasurablesmellortaste.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，从每题所给的四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Foryears,Iwasintovideogames.Everydayafterschool,Iwoulddisappearintovirtualworlds,focusingondigital____41____whilemyschoolworkpiledupuntouched.Myparents____42____mydeclininggradesandfadingfriendships.“It’sjustforrelaxation,”Iinsisted,thoughthegamesbroughtmelessjoyandmore____43____witheachpassingweek.Thenoneday,myartteacherMrs.Wilson___44____noticedthesmalldrawingsinmynotebook—detailedcharacterdrawingsinspiredbymyfavoritegames.“Theseshowreal____45____,”shesaid,“Maybeyoushouldtry___46____gamecharactersinsteadofjustplayingthem.”Atfirst,I____47____myself.Butthatweekend,I____48____torecreatemyfavoritevideocharacters.Myfirstdrawingswere____49____,butwithMrs.Wilson’sguidance,myskillsimproved.AlsoMrs.Wilson’spositiveresponses____50____metospendmoretimedevelopingmyowncharacters.Thenextyear,mydailypracticebegantopayoff.Mygameexperiencenowhelpedme____51____whatmadecharactersappealing,allowingmetocreatebetter____52____ones.Bygraduation,mycarefullycollectedartworkearnedmeadesignschoolscholarship.Atthegraduationparty,Ishowedmylatestcharacterdesigntomyparents.“We’reproudofyour____53____,”myfathersaid.Ismiled,realizingmygamingpassion,onceseenasa____54____,hadbecomethepathtomyfuture—when____55____wisely.41.A.security B.achievements C.experiments D.creation42.A.laughedat B.reflectedon C.apologizedfor D.worriedabout43.A.tiredness B.anticipation C.confidence D.discrimination44.A.secretly B.accidentally C.regularly D.unwillingly45.A.talent B.praise C.emotion D.humor46.A.defeating B.comparing C.designing D.analyzing47.A.comforted B.doubted C.challenged D.convinced48.A.hesitated B.pretended C.continued D.attempted49.A.rough B.impressive C.detailed D.complicated50.A.warned B.ordered C.encouraged D.reminded51.A.forget B.comprehend C.accept D.share52.A.original B.realistic C.courageous D.wise53.A.reliability B.optimism C.discovery D.growth54.A.breakthrough B.confusion C.weakness D.priority55.A.chosen B.promoted C.evaluated D.guided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。MasterMfaume,whoheadsthebiggestkungfutempleinTanzania,hasbecomeasocial-mediasensation,withshortfilmsofhimselfandhisstudentsshowingoff____56____(they)lightningmoves.TikTokvideosthatdisplaythemwhizzingalongwallsorfightingbullieshavewon184,000____57____(like).MasterMfaumesaysmoreandmoreTanzanianswanttotakeupthesport.“Peoplearestartingtolearnkungfueagerly,and____58____numberofstudentsisincreasingsignificantly.”Kungfuwas____59____(original)broughttoAfricainthe1970sbyaChineseknownasMr.Ming.HepopularizedBruceLee’smartialarts,____60____(screen)filmsinshabbycinemasinSouthAfrica,____61____audiencelovedhismessageofoppositiontowhitesupremacy,cheeringashedestroyedtheoffensivesigninthefilm.Sincethen,kungfu___62____(evolve)intoadistinctAfricanfilmstyle.ItisNollywood,Nigeria’sfilmindustry____63____hasproducednumerouslow-budgetkungfumovies.Kungfuclubsareopeningacrossthecontinent,____64____CapeTown’sShaolinKungFuInstituteofSouthAfricatotheTenTigersofNileChineseWushuKung-fuTrainingClubinEthiopia’scapital,AddisAbaba.ZambiarecentlyhostedthefirstAfricanShaolinKungFuGames,withover150fightersfrom23countries.____65____(root)inthetraditionsofChineseculture,kungfuhasbecomeaglobalphenomenon,celebratedandadaptedbycommunitiesacrossAfrica.写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节(满分15分)近期，你校将举行一次关于“我的饮食习惯”的主题征文活动，请你结合自身的饮食习惯写一篇短文投稿。内容包括：1．是否吃甜食和垃圾食品；2．饮食中各类食物所占比例；3．一日三餐是否有规律；4．你自身的感受。注意：词数80左右，可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________第二节读后续写(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据短文。AGreatMondayMondaystartedoutwell.Iwokeupontime,atebreakfastanddidsomelast-minutestudyingformyfirsthourmathtest.Iwasconfidentofgettinggoodgrades.ThenIleftmyhouse.Tenminuteslater,Igotonschoolbuswithmyfriends.Wewerebusychattingabouthowwespentourweekend.Atonestop,FatRyangotonhurriedly.Hetrippedoversomeone’sfootaccidentallyandTHUMP!Hefelldownontothefloor.Everyoneofusonthebuslookedonandlaughedcrazily.Ryanstruggledtohisfeet,dusted(擦灰)offhisjacketandmadehiswaytoanemptyseat.Hetriedtolaughwithus,buthisfacewasburningwithembarrassment.Therestofthemorningflewby.Ididwellinmymathtest.IreadtwomorechaptersofToKillaMockingbirdinEnglishclass.Itwasn’tlongbeforeweheardthelunchbell.Imetmyfriendsfromthecheerleadingteaminthedininghall.ThenIcouldn’thelpbutnoticeRyanafewtablesaway,sittingallalone.Hecaughtmelooking.Ismiledathimquicklyandlookedaway.Whenwehadfinishedeating,wewentouttothecourtyardtopracticeacheerwewoulddoatthatnight’sfootballgame.Aftermuchpractice,wefinallymanagedtodothecheerperfectly.Wedecidedtopracticeitagainonelasttime.Again,justliketherestofmydaysofar,thecheerwasgoinggreat.Iraisedmylegforonelasttoetouch.RIIPPP!Ifeltmyjeansbroken,inthemiddleofmybackside(臀部).Ifroze.Ihadnoideawhattodobutstandstill.ThenIheardpeopleburstoutlaughingandIsawthempointingatmytornjeans.Tryingtocovermyselfwithmyhands,Itriedtolaughtoo,butIfelttearsbegintowellupinmyeyes.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。ThenIsawRyanrunningtowardsme._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Thatnight,afterthecheeratthefootballgame,IfoundRyan._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________高二12月月考英语试卷答案【听力】1-5CABCB6-10ABCCA11-15BABCA16-20BCBCA【阅读】21-23.CBA24-27.AACD28-31.AABB32-35.CDBA36-40.ADGEF【完形】41-45.BDABA46-50.CBDAC51-55.BADCD56.their

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63.that64.from 65.Rooted听力录音原文Text1M:Karen,areyoureadingabook?W:No,I’mdrawingsomepictures.IwanttogivethemtopeopleatnursinghomesthisSaturday.Ihopemydrawingscanbrightentheirday.Text2W:Jason,whataboutgoingtothemallthisafternoon?M:Idon’tthinkit’sagoodidea.Theweathermansaysit’llrainheavilythisafternoon.Justlookatthesky!Thecloudsaregatheringquickly.W:Oh,right.We’dbetterstayathomeuntilit’ssunny.Text3W:Hi,Henry.ThisisAmycalling.Ican’tstartmycar.I’mafraidthere’ssomethingwrongwithit.Wouldyouliketocomeandhavealook?M:Withpleasure.IusedtofixcarswhenIwasyounger.Text4W:Mark,howareyougoingtolearnFrench?Doyouwantmetoteachyou?M:Thankyou,Sophia.Iwouldn’twanttotroubleyou.I’vealreadysignedupforaclassnearmyhouse.Itstartsnextmonth.Text5W:Mike,yournephew’sbirthdayisnextweek.Whatareyougoingtogethim?M:Ireallyhavenoideawhathelikes.Anyadvice?W:Howaboutasweater?Isawareallyniceoneinthemalltheotherday.Maybewecangothereandtakealook.M:OK.Text6W:David,⑥I’vebeenfeelingabitlonelyoncampuslately.I’mnotsurehowtoconnectwithlike-mindedpeople.Doyouhaveanysuggestions?M:Actually,Ido.Whynotjoinsomeclubs?Ijoinedapublicspeakingclublastyear,andit’sbeenagreatexperience.W:Butmypublicspeakingskillsareprettyweak.I’mabitnervousaboutthat.M:⑦That’sexactlywhyyoushouldjoin!WhenIwasinhighschool,myskillswereterribletoo.Theclubprovidesplentyofpracticeandsupport.Itreallyhelpsmebuildmyconfidence.W:Hmm,IthinkI’llgiveitatry.Thanksforyouradvice.Text7W:John,I’vebeenthinkingaboutsigningJimupforaswimmingclass.Look,IfoundthisplacecalledLittleSwimStarsinEastMaitland.M:Oh?DotheyhavelessonsforJim?He’sjusttwoyearsoldafterall.W:Yes.Theyhaveparentandchildswimminglessonsforbabiesandyoungchildren.M:Thatsoundsgreat.Butistheenvironmentsafe?W:Yeah,⑧it’sinaheatedindoorpool,andtheycreatearelaxed,safeandcaringenvironment.Theyusesongsandactivitiestoteachbasicskillslikekickingandfloating.M:Whenarethelessons?W:⑨TheyofferlessonsfromMondaytoSaturdayallyearround.IthinkitcouldbeagreatexperienceforJim.M:OK,let’stakehimtosignupthisweekend.Text8W:Excuseme,I’mlookingforsomepoetrybooksformykindergartener.Anysuggestions?M:Absolutely!⑪ShelSilverstein’schildren’sbooksareextremelypopular.Manyparentscometogetthemfortheirkids.Teachersandkidsalikelovethem.W:Oh?I’veheardthatnamebefore,butI’mnotsurewhichonetopick.M:⑬HisWheretheSidewalkEnds,TheGivingTree,andALightintheAtticaremust-reads.Istronglyrecommendthem.Theyofferauniqueviewofnature,life,andfriendship.W:Soundsinteresting.⑫Whatmakeshispoemsspecial?M:⑫Thepoemsarefullofamusingwordplay,whichkidsfindreallyfun.Andthebooksarealsogreatpoetrypicturebooks.W:That’sperfect!Mysonlovespictures.Willthesebooksinspirealoveforpoetry?M:Definitely!Silverstein’sclassicandhumorousstylecaninspirechildrenofallages.Thechildren’sbooksectionisoverthere.W:Wonderful!⑬⑭I’llbuyallthebooksyourecommended.Thanksforyourhelp!M:You’rewelcome.I’msureyoursonwillenjoythem!Text9W:Tom,IheardyouareplanningatriptoChina.HaveyoulearnedaboutFujianTulou?M:No,Ihaven’t.Whataretheyexactly?W:Theyareuniqueearthenbuildings.⑮Theywerebuiltbetweenthe12thand20thcenturies.Theycanberoundorsquare.M:Thatsoundsreallyinteresting.Whatmakesthemsounique?W:Well,taketheChengqiBuildingforexample.Ithasfourfloorsand400rooms.Anditwasbuiltusingmaterialslikesoil,sand,andbamboo,whichmakesitquitestrong.M:Whydoesithavesomanyrooms?W:⑯Theyweredesignedtohousemanyfamilies.Theinward-lookingdesignwasnotonlyfordefensebutalsoforcommunityliving.M:That’samazing!Arethereanyotherfamousbuildings?W:Yes,theHeguiloustandsfivestorieshigh.Itreallyshowstheincredibleengineeringskillsofthattime.M:Arethesebuildingsinthecitycenter?W:No,they’reinscenicareassurroundedbyricefieldsandmountains.It’sreallybeautiful.M:(17)Soundslikeagreatplacetovisit.Thanksfortellingmeaboutthis.I’lladdittomytravellist.Text10M:Goodafternoon,everyone!Mynamei