2025-2026年浙江省嘉兴市第一学期高二期末检测英语试题（含答案含听力原文无音频）

第2页/共2页第一学期期末检测高二英语试题卷第一部分听力（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纸上。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。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.Whowillbeabsentfromthepartythisevening?A.Kate. B.Amy. C.Caroline.2.Whatproblemarethespeakersfacing?A.Theirclublacksmoney.B.Theyarenewtovolunteering.C.Theyhavetoputofftheconcert.3.Whatdoesthewomanaskthemantodo?A.Switchseats. B.Openthewindow. C.Lookafterthekid.4.Wherearethespeakersheadingprobably?A.Apark. B.Agym. C.Abank.5.WhatdidSarahemphasizejustnow?A.Teamefforts. B.Creativethinking. C.Sharedresponsibility.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.Whydoesthewomancometotalktotheman?A.Toaskforhelp. B.Toexpressthanks. C.Topassoninformation.7.Whattimewillthewoman’splanetakeoff?A.At2:00pm. B.At3:00pm. C.At4:00pm.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8.WhydoesEmmachooseSpanish?A.Itiseasytolearn. B.Itwillbeuseful. C.Itishighlyrecommended.9.WherewasEmma’sgrandmotherborn?A.InChina. B.InRussia. C.InEngland.10.Whatistheprobablerelationshipbetweenthespeakers?A.Classmates. B.Fatheranddaughter. C.Teacherandstudent.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11.Howdidthemanimprovehispublicspeakingskills?A.Bytakingfreecourses. B.Bytalkingtofamouspeople. C.Bywatchingonlinespeeches.12.WhatdoesthemanlikebestaboutKhanAcademy?A.Itcostsnothing. B.Itcoversmanysubjects. C.Itofferspersonalizedlearning.13.Whatarethespeakersmainlytalkingabout?A.Usefulapps. B.Learningdifficulties. C.Dailyschoolwork.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14.WhatdidAlexmainlypostaboutwhenhestartedhischannel?A.Everydaylife. B.Filmingtips. C.Sportsnews.15.WhatinspiredAlextoshifthiscontentfocus?A.Hisdesiretocreatevideos.B.Hisexperienceatafoodbank.C.Hisinteractionwithrestaurants.16.Whydidotherrestaurantsgetonboard?A.Alexcalledconstantly. B.Joe’sPizzatriedtheidea. C.Foodbankspersuadedthem.17.HowdidMs.Rivera’sreactionaffectAlex?A.Itencouragedhim. B.Itconfusedhim. C.Itinterestedhim.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18.Whatisthemaindutyoftheassistant?A.Gallerytidying. B.Salespromotion. C.Visitorservice.19.Whatbenefitcanthegallerystaffget?A.Workingfromhome.B.Attendingfreeartlessons.C.Buyingartworksatlowerprices.20.Whatdoesthepositionrequire?A.Anartdegree. B.Communicationskills. C.Experienceincomputing.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。AWithholidaygreenery,shininglights,andoutdoorfun,wintercanbeamagicalseason.HerearesomeofthebestdestinationsforanEastCoastwintervacation.Stowe,VermontFortheperfectmountainvacation,chooseStowe,Vermont,knownastheSkiCapitaloftheEast.HeadtotheStoweMountainResort,thestate’shighestpeak,formorethan116skitrailsandotherwinteractivitieslikedogsledding(雪橇),iceskating,andsnowshoetours.Wantabreak?Headtotownforsweettreatsorlocalbeer.StopintoStoweMapleProductsforasouvenir.Savannah,GeorgiaWithmildyear-roundtemperatures,thiscoastalGeorgiacityistheperfectwintergetaway.WalkaroundtheHistoricDistrict’s22publicsquaresfeaturing30acresofgreeneryandauniquecentralfountain.Thecityisalsoatopdestinationforfoodies.StopbyTheGreyforseasonalandregionaldishes;orMrs.WilkesDiningRoomforSouthernfavorites.Kennebunkport,MaineAwell-knownsummerdestination,Kennebunkportisalsoidealforaromanticoradventure-packedweekendgetawayinwinter.InDecember,thetownhostsan11-dayChristmasPreludecelebrationwithanimpressivetree,craftfairs,andlightdisplays.Throughoutwinter,visitorscancross-countryskiorhikethroughthickforests.Miami,FloridaLookingforanurbanbeachgetaway?HeadtoMiami,whereitstayswarm.Thecityofferseverythingfromsandybeachestoamazingarchitecture.TheMiamiDesignDistrictisfullofhigh-endshops,galleries,andInstagram-worthysculptures.Thereisalsoanoutdoormuseumspotlightinggraffitiandstreetart.21.WhichtypeoftravelersmightbemostinterestedinStowe?A.Winetaster. B.Cityexplorers.C.Windowshoppers. D.Adventureseekers.22.WherecanvisitorsenjoyafestivalatmosphereinDecember?A.Stowe,Vermont. B.Savannah,Georgia. C.Kennebunkport,Maine. D.Miami,Florida.23.WhatfeaturedoSavannahandMiamishare?A.Theyenjoypleasanttemperatures. B.Theyhaveplentyofgreenplants.C.Theyofferdiverseartexperiences. D.Theyprovidemanytastychoices.BIfirstencounteredtheclassicsinuniversitywhenIwaspursuingadegreeinEnglishliterature.Butcombiningalackoflifeexperiencewithexams,deadlinesandadesireforgoodgrades,Ididn’tgetthechancetositwiththem,takethemapartandseehowtheyreallywork.Some40yearslater,Ibecameaneditor.AcolleaguesuggestedIreadsomeclassicsandbreakthemdownintosimpleparts.Iwasinterested.WemadealistandIchosetorereadmanybooksIhadonceloved.Iwascurioustoseehowtheywouldlanddecadeslater.Wouldtheystillmatter?Couldmytech-brokenattentionhandlealongnovellikeMiddlemarch?ReadingMiddlemarchwhenyou’re19isverydifferentfromreadingitwhenyou’re60.SomuchofEliot’sworkonmarriage,relationships,andexpectationswentunnoticedbymyyoungerself.Andsomuchofitislaugh-out-loudfunny.Theattentionshepaystoevensecondarycharactersandthewayshepairspeopletogetherwhoaresurelytohaveintenseinteractionsaremasterful.IwassosweptawaythatItextedafriendwhohadalsoreadMiddlemarchinuniversity:“Youhavetoreaditagain.Youwon’tbelievehowgooditis.”Andhowincrediblyrelevant,eventhoughitwaspublishedin1871.Maybelifehaschangedsincethen,buthumannaturehasn’t.That’swhyrereadingclassicsmatters.Thesebookshavestoodthetestoftimebecausetheirauthorsunderstoodsomethingabouthumanitythatstilltouchesusandmakesusquestionourmotivesandchoices.Inapractical,byte-sizedworld,readingthemhelpssavewhatisindangerofbeinglost:theenjoymentofmasteryinlanguage,ofcharacterssoalivewemightimaginethemwalkingintoourlivingroomandoftheabilitytostandinanotherperson’sshoesandfeelwhattheyfeel.24.Theauthor’sclassicsreadingexperienceinuniversitycanbedescribedasA.shallow B.enjoyable C.complex D.rewarding25.Whydidtheauthorrereadtheclassics?A.Torecalltheirplotsandcharacters. B.Toappreciatewriters’literaryskills.C.Toexploretheirappealacrossdecades. D.Toproveherabilitytoreadlongnovels.26.WhatcanbeinferredaboutMiddlemarch?A.Itconfusesyoungreadersalot. B.Itlacksamusingcontent.C.Ithighlightssecondarycharacters. D.Itcontinuestoaffectlifetoday.27.Whatdoestheauthor’sexperienceshow?A.Itisnevertoolatetolearn.B.Likewine,booksimprovewithage.C.Alittlelearningisadangerousthing.D.Themoreyouknow,thelessyouunderstand.CAsachild,Ineverthoughttwiceabouttheideaofzoos.TheyfeltlikeauniqueopportunitytoseeunusualanimalsthatIwouldotherwisenevercomeacross,butasIgrowolder,I’verealizedmanyethical(道德的)issueszoosraise.Theethicalityofzoosisalong-standingdebatewithsomeconsideringzoosunethicalandothersviewingthemasessentialforprotectionandresearch.There’snoclearrightorwrong,asthetopicisverycomplex.Instead,weshouldadvocateforanimalsincaptivity(圈养)byensuringeveryzoofollowsethicalpractices.Itiseasytoarguethatzoosoperateforhumansandnotanimalsbecausetheywanttomakeprofits.Thoughtherearealternativeslikeanimalreservesthattypicallyhavelesshumaninteractionwithanimals,zoosstilltrytohelpprotectanimals.TheHenryDoorlyZooworkstowardprotectionthroughprogramsofscientificinvestigationinthefieldsofreproductivephysiology,nutritionandmedicine.Thisallowsthemtoemphasizeprofessionaltrainingandresearchintheprotectionofendangeredspecies.Abigdifferencebetweenreservesandzoosisthatzoosoperateforresearchandbreedinganimals,whilereserveshelpanimalsthatcan’tlivebythemselvesinthewild.Whilereservessoundbetterforanimals,thetwotackledifferentaspectsofanimalcare.ZoosfollowtheAnimalWelfareActwhichsetsrulesforanimalcare,butAZAaccreditation(认证)setsanevenhigherbar,evaluatingeverythingfromanimalwelfaretosafetyandeducation.AZA-accreditedzoosshowastrongcommitmenttoprovidingahigh-qualityenvironmentforanimalsandanenrichingexperienceforguests,whilenon-accreditedonesfacemoreissueswithmedicalcareandrecord-keeping,demonstratingthatweneedtofindanewwaytomakezoosaccountable.Maybekeepinganimalsincaptivityisn’ttheanswer,butwehavearesponsibilitytotakecareofanimals.Thereisn’taclearansweronwhetherzoosshouldbearound,butitisclearthatsavinganimalshastocomefirst.28.Whatdidazoomeantotheauthorwhenhewasyoung?A.Aplacewithethicalproblems. B.Awildliferesearchbase.C.Achancetoencounterrarespecies. D.Aprofit-makingorganization.29.WhatdoestheexampleoftheHenryDoorlyZooillustrate?A.Zoos’greateffortstocareforanimals. B.Theprocedureofscientificinvestigation.C.Thevalueofprofessionalzoostafftraining. D.Breakthroughsinsavingendangeredspecies.30.Whatdoestheunderlinedword“accountable”inparagraph6mean?A.Educational. B.Responsible. C.Acceptable. D.Commercial.31.Whatdoestheauthorthinkofzoos?A.Theyfallshortofstandard. B.Theygreatlyoutweighreserves.C.Theyhavebrightprospects. D.Theyshouldensureanimals’wellbeing.DBeingmorecarefulinwhichAImodelsweusefortaskscouldpotentiallysave31.9terawatt-hoursofenergythisyearalone.TiagodaSilvaBarrosattheUniversityofCoted’Azurandhiscolleagueslookedat14differenttaskspeopleusegenerativeAItoolsfor,rangingfromtextgenerationtospeechrecognition.Theythenexaminedpublicleaderboardsforhowdifferentmodelsperform.Theenergyconsumptionofthemodelsduringinferencewasmeasured.“Basedonthesizeofthemodel,weestimatedtheenergyconsumption,andthenwecanusethedataforfurthercalculations,”saysdaSilvaBarros.Theirresearchfoundthat,acrossall14tasks,switchingfromthebest-performingtothemostenergy-efficientmodelsforeachtaskreducedenergyuseby65.8percent,whileonlymakingtheoutput3.9percentlessuseful.Theyweresurprisedbyhowmuchcouldbesaved.However,gettinguserstopickthemostefficientmodels“isunlikelytoresultinlimitingtheenergyincrease,atleastfornow,”saysChrisPreistattheUniversityofBristol.“Reducingenergyperprompt(提示词)willsimplyallowmorecustomerstobeservedmorerapidlywithmorecomplexreasoningoptions,”hesays.“So,energysavingswouldrequirechangefrombothusersandAIcompanies,”saysdaSilvaBarros.“Wehavetothinkinthedirectionofrunningsmallmodels,evenifwelosesomeoftheperformance,”hesays.“Andcompanies,whentheydevelopmodels,it’simportanttheysharesomeinformationonthemodelwhichallowstheuserstounderstandandevaluatewhetherthemodelisveryenergyconsumingornot.”SashaLuccioniatHuggingFacepointsoutthatanyresearchinthisspaceonlyreliesonexternalestimatesandanalysis.“Whatweneed,todothesekindsofmorecomplexanalyses,ismoredatafromAIcompanies,”shesays.“Thiswillallowresearchersandpolicy-makerstomakeinformedplansanddecisions.”32.Whatdoestheresearchmainlyfocuson?A.BehaviorpatternsofAIusers. B.EnergyefficiencyofAImodels.C.EstimationofAIperformance. D.MethodsofAIenergymeasurement.33.WhatisChrisPreist’smajorconcern?A.Theresearchresultsareunreliable. B.Userswon’tadoptgreenAImodels.C.Energysavingsmaynotactuallyhappen. D.QuickerAIresponseswillreduceservicequality.34.WhatneedstobedoneaccordingtoTiagodaSilvaBarrosandSashaLuccioni?A.SlowdownAIprogressfornow. B.IncreasetheuseofsmallerAImodels.C.DevelopmorepowerfulAImodels. D.EncourageopennessfromAIcompanies.35.Whatcanbeasuitabletitleforthetext?A.AIAdvancesataGreatCost B.SmarterAIChoicesSaveEnergyC.AIConsumesTooMuchEnergy D.AIFutureRemainsUpintheAir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。Howdowepushourselvesthroughandbeyondpaininlifetoallowchallengestobecomemotivesforforward-progress?Theanswercanliewithinhowweshapeourpersonalnarratives(叙事).At26,lifenot-so-gentlyremovedmefromthecareerandcommunityIknew.36Fortwoyears,Iwasbedridden,asIdideverythinginmypowertoregainstrength.Hardasitwastobe“removed”fromthelifeIhadpreviouslyknown,somethingmagicalhappenedwhenIengagedwiththeopportunitytobecomeanobserveroflife.37Theirnarrativesbegantotouchuponthetruedepthofwhatitistobehuman.Oneaftertheother,theirstoriesbecamepowerfultoolsforrecoveryandtransformation.Howcanweframeourstories?38Whathashappenedinthepastisdesignedtoserveasourspringboard,drivingusforwardtocontributewhatwe’velearnedtoothers.WhenpsychologistandwarsurvivorViktorFrankltellshisstoryinAuschwitzinMan’sSearchforMeaning,hedoessobyspeakingsincerelyabouthisownstrengthandstruggles.39Throughstrategicstorytelling,unbearablepaincanbetransformedintoinsightfullessonstohelpeasethewayforothers.Withashifttodeliveringvalue,weeachhavetheabilitytodrawfromourpersonaljourneystocreateabettercollectivefuture.Wecanextendourcommunicationbeyondtheneedsofourselves.40A.Wegrowtogetherasaglobalsociety.B.Iwasfacedwithalife-threateningillness.C.Wecanuncoverthemeaningthatlieswithin.D.Thisworkinspiresustouseourpastexperiences.E.Weplanforthefuturewithoutnegativethoughts.F.Iappliedthisperspectivetostudyingothers’lifestories.G.Accessthepastforpresentsupportwithfuture-mindedness.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。OntheflighttoPisa,Imadeanewfriend.TheItaliansittingnexttome41tobeanamusingcompanion.WhenImentionedIwasgoingtoMontalcino,hepraisedBrunello.“ThebestItalianwine.Butthezoneofproductionissosmall.”Oncewelanded,Iwenttothecarrentaloffice,butwastoldtheyhadno42vehicles.Myfriendfromtheplane43tobewalkingpast.Hedrewmeasideandsaid,“44Ihaveafriendwhorentsvehicles.”He45metoanindustrialsite.There,hisfriendlooked46,“Tobefrank,allourcarsare47.However...”Hecontinued.“Ihaveabulldozer(推土机).”Togetherthey48metobelievethiswasthebestoption,andI49therentalagreement.IttookmehourstoreachMontalcino.OverthenextfewdaysIfellintoa50routine.Ievenmadefriendsthere,includingalocalfarmer.WhenIfinishedwhatIcametodo,heinvitedmefora51meal.“IwishIcouldtreatyoutoBrunello.IamjustoutsidethezoneofBrunello.The52ismarkedbyastonewall.I’veattainedthepermissiontopullitdownbut...Yourbulldozer...”Heleftthesentence53.“Ofcourse,”Isaid,“Anythingtohelp.”Thatafternoon,Ifiredupthebulldozerand54thewall.Nextmorninghecametoseemeoffandexpressedhis55.IwavedgoodbyeandsetoffbacktoPisa.41.A.meant B.proved C.pretended D.promised42.A.spare B.private C.farm D.legal43.A.happened B.struggled C.refused D.planned44.A.Apparently B.Unexpectedly C.Generally D.Fortunately45.A.forced B.drove C.followed D.assigned46.A.energetic B.apologetic C.annoyed D.satisfied47.A.outdated B.expensive C.reserved D.ordinary48.A.reminded B.allowed C.persuaded D.ordered49.A.signed B.mailed C.checked D.drafted50.A.stressful B.demanding C.familiar D.productive51.A.parting B.welcoming C.working D.celebrating52.A.exit B.path C.property D.boundary53.A.unclear B.unreasonable C.unfinished D.unsuitable54.A.lookedover B.chargedat C.circledaround D.leanedagainst55.A.ambition B.concern C.curiosity D.appreciation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。Throughoutancienttimes,bambooproductswerefavored56workabletoolsforstayingcoolduringthesummer.InancientChina,people57(skillful)usedbambooindailylife,makinghouseholditemsandevenclothing.Suchinventionsreflectnotonlypractical58(wise)butalsotheChinesebeliefthatharmonywithnaturebringscomforttolife.Thehistoryofbambooclothing59(date)backtotheTangDynasty,whenaspecialfabriccalledbamboogauze(薄纱)firstappeared.DuringtheQingDynasty,bambooclothingbecamewidelypopularand60(introduce)toforeignvisitors,whowereoftensurprisedbyhowsoftandbreathablethematerialfelt.ManyWesterntravelers,61(see)silkandcottonbefore,couldhardlyimaginethatclothingmadefrombamboocouldbesolightand62(comfort).Somebusinessmenbegantotakebambooproductsabroad,63eventuallybecamesymbolsofChinesecraftsmanship(工艺)andeco-friendlyliving.Today,bambooproductsaregainingglobalattention.MoreinternationaldesignersarelearningfromtraditionalChineseweavingtechniques,hopingtocombinethemwithmodernfashionideas.Inthisway,bambooclothing,64(recognize)worldwideasgreenfashion,servesas65bridgeofculturalexchange,showinghowanancientmaterialconnectspeoplearoundtheworld.第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）假定你是李华，你班英语口语课上将开展以TheSpiritofScientists为主题的分享会。请你写一篇发言稿，内容包括：(1)你的理解；(2)举例说明。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。Goodmorning,everyone!Goodmorning,everyone!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。Thefinalwhistleblewandthebasketballgamewasover.TheHawkswonagain.Abbyshouted,leapingfromthebench(长凳)andcheeringloudly.Thirteengames,thirteenwins—thebestrecordtheteamhadeverhad.ButAbbyhadn’tmademuchofacontribution.Herplayingtimetotaledonlyabouttenminutesfortheentireseason.AsshewalkedtowardCoachMcKenzieandherteammates,sheoverheardsomeonesayingundertheirbreaththatshewasbasicallyacheerleaderinabasketballuniform.Herheartsankandtearsfilledhereyes.CoachMcKenziepraisedthewholeteamandsingledoutKathyforherexcellentfreethrows(罚球).Thinkingofthecountlesshoursshehadspentpracticingshotsafterschool,Abbyfeltlikeshouting,“Icanshootwelltoo!—ifIcouldjustgetinthegame!”Thatevening,MomdroveAbbyhomesilently.Shealwaysknewwhenitwasbesttosaynothing.Afterfinishinghomework,Abbygrabbedherbasketballandrushedoutsidetopractice.Momcameupbehindher.Abbysighed,murmuringthatsheknewsheshouldbesatisfiedjusttobeontheteam,andlaunchedajumpshot.“Notthistime,Abby,”Momreplied,passingtheballback.“IjustwanttosaythatI’mproudofyouforhanginginthereandIbelieve,yourtimewillcome.”Thelastgameoftheseasoncame,andthegymwaspacked.Thecrowderuptedasthesecondhalfbegan.Abbywatchedcloselyastheplayersranupanddownthecourt.Thescorestayedclose,andtheHawkswereonepointbehindwithonlytenminutesleft.“Comeon,Hawks,”Abbybreathed.Suddenly,Kathy,thestarplayer,stoletheballbutfellhardandgotinjuredwhenanotherplayerranintoher.Shecouldn’tcontinue,sothejudgeapproachedthebenchandtoldCoachMcKenziethatsomeonehadtotakeKathy’splaceandshootthetwofreethrows.Coachscannedherreserves.HereyeslandedonAbby,thegirlwhoalwaysstayedlatetopractice.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。AbbywascalleduptostepinforKathy.AbbywascalleduptostepinforKathy.Intheloudcheers,Abbyspottedhermotherinthecrowd.参考答案一、听力（每小题1.5分，满分30分）1-5BAACB 6-10ACBCB 11-15CCAAB 16-20BACCB二、阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）21-23DCA 24-27ACDB 28-31CABD 32-35BCDB第二节（每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）36-40BFGDA三、语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（每小题1分，满分15分）41-45BAADB 46-50BCCAD 51-55ADCBD第二节（每小题1.5分，满分15分）56.as57.skillfully58.wisdom59.dates60.wasintroduced61.havingseen62.comfortable63.which64.recognized65.a备注：若57和64小题变英式拼法skilfully和recognised不扣分，但不建议这样变。四、写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）Onepossibleversion:Goodmorning,everyone!Tome,thespiritofscientistsmeansnevergivinguponexploringtheunknownandalwaysputtinghumanneedsfirst.It’saboutstayingdeterminedevenwhenchallengesarise.TakeTuYouyouasanexample.Whentryingtofindatreatmentformalaria,shestudiedancientChinesemedicaltexts,didover200experiments,andeventestedtheextractonherself.Manytimes,hereffortsdidn’twork,butshekeptgoing.Finally,herteamextractedartemisinin,cuttingmalariadeathsbymillions.Herperseveranceandcareforothersareexactlywhatthescientistspiritisabout.Let’scarrythisspiritinourlifeandcareforhumanwelfare!第二节（满分25分）略听力文本(Text1)W:I’mlookingforwardtoseeingKateandAmytonight.Wehaven’tmetforages.M:Amyrangtosayshecan’tmakeittotheparty.WhataboutCaroline?W:Carolinegavemeapositiveanswerlastweek.(Text2)M:I’msadtosaythatourclubhasrunoutoffundsforthisyear.W: Wecanorganizemorefundraisingprojects.Whydon’tweputonaconcert?We’llneedmanyvolunteers,though.M:Goodidea.Youcancountmein.(Text3)W: Hey,sorrytobotheryou,butmykidreallylikestolookoutthewindow.Wouldyoumindifwe...?M:Oh,sure.Comeon,takemyseat.W:Thankssomuch.(Text4)M:TomorrowI’llgetsomecashformytriptoLondon.W:Can’tyoudoitnow?Iwillgowithyou.Ineedsomefreshairandexercise.M:OK.Let’sgo!(Text5)M:WhatdidSarahmeanjustnow?W: Well,shesuggestedweexploredifferentideas—findingnewsolutionsbeyondtheusualmethods.M: Gotit.Ibelieveitneedsteamefforts.Itwouldbebestifeveryonesharedtheresponsibilityofbringingfreshperspectives.(Text6)W: Peter,canyoudomeafavourandcarrymybagouttothetaxi?I’mgoingtotheairportnow.M:Certainly.Whenwillyourplanetakeoff?W:Intwohours.M:Well,it’s2:00pmnow.There’sstillquitealotoftime.Youdon’tneedtohurry.W: Youknow,it’susuallybettertobeearlyratherthanlatewhenyou’recatchingaflight.Itwilltakemeaboutonehourtogettotheairport.(Text7)M:Emma,haveyoudecidedwhichlanguageyou’regoingtolearnatcollege?W:Yes,I’velookedatalltheoptionsandI’mgoingwithSpanish.M:Mmm…Ithinkitsgrammariseasy.W: Well,that’snotthereasonIwanttostudyit.SpanishisanimportantworldlanguageandI’dliketoworkinSouthAmericaoneday.M: Isee.Whatabouttheotherlanguage?You’regoingtodotwo,aren’tyou?HaveyouthoughtaboutRussian?Yourgrandmotherwouldbehappyifyouchoseit.W:Iknowshewould.HerparentswereborninSt.Petersburg,weren’tthey?M:Yes,buttheyhadcometoEnglandjustbeforeyourgrandmotherwasborn.W: Well,anyway,Idon’tthinkI’mgoingtodoRussianbecauseit’sdifficulttospeak.I’dliketodoChinese.I’llhaveachancetospendsixmonthsstudyingthelanguageinChina.M:YourmotherandIwillworryaboutyourbeingthousandsofkilometersfromhome.(Text8)W: John,Iheardyoumadeanicespeechatschool.Howdidyouimproveyourpublicspeakingskills?M:Oh,it’sthankstoTED.W:TheappofTED?M: You’reright,Alice.Thisfreeappisveryuseful.Ithascollectedmorethansevenhundredt