北京市海淀区2021-2022学年高二下学期期末质量检测英语试卷（WORD版 含答案）.docx

1、海淀区 2022 年高二年级学业水平调研 英 语 第一部分:听力理解（共三节, 20分） 第一节（共 4 小题；每小题 1 分, 共 4 分） 听下面 4 段对话。每段对话后有一道小题, 从每题所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。 听每段对话前, 你将有 5 秒钟的时间阅读每小题。听完后, 每小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话你将听一遍。 1. Which club will the woman choose? A. The Basketball Team.B. The Robotics Club. C. The Hip-hop Dancing Club. 2. What is

2、the woman? A. A musician. B. An architect. C. An accountant. 3. Whats the man doing? A. Offering suggestions. B. Asking for help. C. Making requests. 4. Where are probably the two speakers? A. At home. B. In a garage. C. In a hospital. 第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分, 共 10 分） 听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几道小题, 从每题所给的

3、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 5 秒钟的时间阅读每小题。听完后, 每小题将给出5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白你将听两遍。 听第 5 段材料, 回答第 5 至 6 题。 5. What does the woman complain about her fridge? A. The door wont shut. B. The alarm doesnt beep. C. It doesnt get cold. 6. What will the woman probably do next? A. Wait for the repairman to come

4、. B. Send the fridge to the centre. C. Make another urgent call. 听第 6 段材料, 回答第 7 至 8 题。 7. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. The womans interests. B. The womans future job. C. The womans school work. 8. What does the man advise the woman to do? A. To get a medical degree. B. To make a q

5、uick decision.C. To learn more information. 听第 7 段材料, 回答第 9 至 10 题。 9. What do we know about the woman? A. She has an eye for art. B. She works in an art museum. C. She likes all kinds of art but modern art. 10. What does the woman think of the first painting? A. Childish. B. Old-styled. C. Well-pai

6、nted. 听第 8 段材料, 回答第 11 至 12 题。 11. Which level can the listeners take part in? A. The high level. B. The middle level. C. The low level. 12. Who is the speaker probably talking to? A. Potential competitors. B. Poets of all ages. C. Previous winners. 听第 9 段材料, 回答第 13 至 14 题。 13. Why does the woman co

7、me to the community center? A. To register for the dance workshop. B. To inquire about the dance classes. C. To listen to an introduction about dancing. 14. What does the woman need to do before the dance class? A. Prepare a towel and a water bottle. B. Call a fitness professional. C. Get ready for

8、a dance test. 第三节（共 4 小题；每小题 1.5 分, 共 6 分） 听下面一段独白, 完成第 15 至 18 四道小题, 每小题仅填写一个词。听独白前, 你将有 20 秒钟的时间阅读试题, 听完后你将有 60 秒钟的作答时间。这段独白你将听两遍。将答案填写在答题卡相应的位置。How to Develop a Creative MinSetting aside time for brainstorming Find time free from work or assignments Do not _15_ your thoughtsChanging old habits Ch

9、ange daily routines such as. Try new _16_ to gain new talents such as baking, photography and wood carvingDeveloping new ways of thinking Spend time in _17_ thought to improve. Develop _18_ emotions to stay focused for a longer time第二部分:知识运用（共两节, 25分） 第一节（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分, 共 10 分） 阅读下面的短文, 掌握其大意, 从每题

10、所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 When I was a junior in high school, I was nominated (提名) to run for vice president of the Student Council at the start of our senior year. I turned it down because of the responsibilities of this position. But I _19_ to run for court clerk instead, as I knew t

11、hat being court clerk wouldnt be difficult. When the election came, I _20_. Indeed, over the whole year that followed, the only thing my new position brought was a sense of _21_, just as I had hoped. Then towards the end of the year, all the council members took turns to talk about their experiences

12、 in their positions in the final assembly (集会) of the year. I thought I was last in terms of importance, the _22_ position on the council. So when talking about my job, I said that the court clerk didnt do anything; since there was no court, it didnt matter who they voted for. I thought I was being

13、_23_ and cool. As I exited, however, I was _24_ by an angry Mr. Roberge, the Student Council advisor. He took me aside and criticized me, using whatever _25_ words he could think of. I cant exactly remember what he said. But I was forced to realize I had developed the disease of not caring, and the

14、cancer of a lack of _26_ . I cannot say Mr. Roberge _27_ me then and there. But since that day I have been much more aware of my struggles to be respectful for people and for myself. Mr. Roberge changed the _28_ of my life, by maybe a few centimeters. But that difference has accumulated over time, a

15、nd I am not the person I would have been. 19. A. continued B. agreed C. hesitated D. failed 20. A. won B. votedC. withdrew D. panicked 21. A. freedom B. achievement C. lightness D. security 22. A. coolest B. hardest C. best D. lowest 23. A. truthful B. respectful C. smart D. humble 24. A. disturbed

16、B. punished C. doubted D. stopped 25. A. sharpB. abstract C. confusing D. discouraging 26. A. self-control B. self-acceptance C. self-respectD. self-discipline 27. A. comforted B. cured C. impressed D. inspired 28. A. goal B. value C. pace D. course 第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分, 共 15 分） 阅读下列短文, 根据短文内容填空。在未

17、给提示词的空白处仅填写 1 个适当的单词, 在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 A Since William Shakespeare lived more than 400 years ago, and many records from that time were lost or never existed in the first place, we dont know everything about his life. _29_ we do know is that Shakespeare grew up in Stratford but h

18、e worked in London, the center of English theater, where he _30_ (become) well-known as an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company. Even without knowing everything about his life, fans of Shakespeare have imagined and reimagined him according to their own _31_ (taste). BConfli

19、ct resolution is important for the success of any team. Leaving a conflict unresolved can negatively impact morale and productivity, _32_ (result) in a tense and uncomfortable work environment for all. Resolving conflicts in the workplace allows teams to trust each other and work better together to

20、achieve their goals. Conflict resolution _33_ (enable) team members to understand each other better and create smoother working relationships in the future. Conflict resolution is a _34_ (value) leadership skill to have. Individuals with the ability to recognize conflicts, acknowledge differences an

21、d find quick and peaceful resolution are essential to any organization. CIf you woke up 20 years from now in 2042, what would be different? Here are some ideas _35_ (base) on numbers that dont require crystal ball. About 70% of the world population is expected to live in urban areas by 2050. That me

22、ans most cities are going to need more infrastructure. Roads, public transportation and waste management _36_ (upgrade). And well be older. We are likely to live until 82.4 years old, compared with the current life expectancy of 79.1 years. Thats a good thing _37_ health care companies. But living t

23、hree extra years is going to be more expensive, _38_ will have implications for both working and saving. 第三部分:阅读理解（共两节, 30分） 第一节（共 10 小题；每题 2 分, 共 20 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, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Whats So Funny? In 1990, during a performance of my stage play, I kept focusing myself on one

24、particular member of the audience. While everybody else laughed, there she sat, staring at the floor, with her fingers in her ears. Ill never forget her look of discomfort. That woman was my mother. I wish I could say her reaction that evening was an incident, but it was one of many I remember when

25、I was first starting out as a playwright. Although Id established myself as a humourist, my mother never found me or my work particularly funny. We loved each other deeply, of course, but she was my hardest critic. “Is Drew really that funny?” shed ask family members. To make matters worse, the feel

26、ing was mutual (相互的): though our social circle swore that she was funny, I never saw it. How could she be funny? My mother was supposedly very funny in her first language, Anishinaabemowin, but I didnt speak it. One of the characteristics of the language is that it is structured for maximum amusemen

27、t. For a while I was convinced I would never make her laugh. Then, in 2005, I succeeded. I had published a book called, Me Funny. In it were dozens of essays deconstructing (解构) the humour in Anishinaabemowin. They cracked her up so much that she looked at me and declared, “Wow, that was funny!” I r

28、emember being relieved and very pleased. In 2009, my mother passed away. I was in charge of planning the funeral along with two cousins. Because my mother was a shy woman, I can guarantee she would have found our group effort quite embarrassing. During the funeral, amidst the tears, family member af

29、ter family member got up and recounted things she had done and said over the years. To my surprise, I found myself laughing. More and more stories about her surfaced. We laughed as we remembered her. I couldnt see my mothers forest for my own trees. I wish I could have shared those laughs with her w

30、hile she was alive, but Im glad I finally made the connection. 39. The authors mother didnt laugh when watching his play because_ . A. she wasnt interested in stage plays B. she felt uncomfortable at the theatre C. she couldnt understand his humour D. she had difficulty following the plot 40. What f

31、inally helped the author understand his mothers humour? A. The release of his book. B. The stories about his mother. C. The audiences feedback. D. The social circles comments. 41. What is the authors purpose in writing this passage? A. To express his sorrow. B. To explain his humour. C. To show his

32、achievements. D. To remember his mother. B Absence of evidence is not the same thing as evidence of absence. But if you try to find the difference and keep failing to get it, you can be forgiven. And so it is with the complicated subject of explicit (明确的) grammar teaching in schools, and its link wi

33、th improved writing ability. A recent study, like nearly all previous studies on this subject, found that teaching kids how to label the bits and pieces in a sentence does not make them better writers. Other observers may begin to wonder whether the National Curriculum, which since 2014 has made gra

34、mmar such a central part of its English programme, might have gone down a blind alley. The promoter of the curriculum, a former secretary of education, Michael Gove, insisted on the insertion of personal preference into the grammar curriculum, notably the subjunctive form, “If I were”. Mention of hi

35、s name alone wrinkles many teachers noses - partly because some of them were hardly prepared to teach the new material themselves after decades in which grammar was largely absent from classrooms. In reflection, it seems unsurprising that learning to underline a modal verb, such as “can”, “should” a

36、nd “may”, does little to help students use them effectively in their own writing. These words are anyway grasped by tiny children without the need to know what they are called. This may lead to the conclusion that the teaching of grammar should be shelved altogether. However, it shouldnt be abandone

37、d, though it should be reformed. There are practical reasons for teaching and learning grammar. One is that an explicit knowledge of it will make learning a foreign language easier. If you did intuit (直觉上知道) how to make subordinate clauses in your mother tongue, getting to grasp them in a foreign la

38、nguage in later years is simpler if you know how to define and spot them. For grammarians keen on the jobs of the future, the field of natural language processing is booming. Technological talents have invented programs for automated translation, speech recognition and other services that are actual

39、ly usable, even if far from perfect. These tools may rely more on knowledge of AI than of grammar, but linguistic expertise (专门技能) still matters. Grammar could still be taught better. One small study showed improvement in some students when concepts were linked concretely to writing tasks. Therefore

40、, the science of how words combine to make meaning is fascinating as well as fundamental. 42. What do many teachers think of Michael Goves idea? A. They are in support of his claim. B. They show disagreement with his idea. C. They have no comments on his philosophy. D. They are prepared to teach the

41、 new materials. 43. What can we learn from this passage? A. Mother tongue grammar contributes to foreign language learning. B. Grammar is taught better in writing than in other areas of teaching. C. Natural language processing is strongly supported by grammarians. D. Grammar knowledge is no longer n

42、eeded with the development of AI. 44. What can be the best title of the passage? A. Grammar - To Teach or Not to Teach B. How Could Grammar Be Taught Better C. Why Learn Foreign Language Grammar D. Mother Tongue Grammar - Important or Not C If youre reaching for the last piece of pizza at a party, a

43、nd meanwhile see another hand going for it, your next move probably depends on how you feel and whom the hand belongs to. Your little sister - you might just grab the pizza. Your boss you probably will give up. But if youre hungry and feeling particularly confident, you might go for it. Now research

44、ers have made progress in understanding how mammals brain encodes social rank and uses this information to shape behaviours - such as whether to fight for that last pizza slice. They discovered that an area of the brain called the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) was responsible for representing soci

45、al rank in mammals; changes to a mouses mPFC affect its dominance (支配) behaviour. But it was unknown how the mPFC represented this information and which neurons (神经元) were involved in changing dominance behaviour. In the new study, Professor Kay Tye let groups of four mice share a cage, allowing a s

46、ocial hierarchy (等级) to naturally develop - some mice became more dominant and others more subordinate. As soon as the mice were paired up, he discovered, the activity of their mPFC neurons could predict - with 90 percent certainty - the rank of their opponent. “We expected animals might only signal

47、 rank when they are in a competition,” says co-researcher Nancy. “But it turns out animals walk around with this representation of social rank all the time.” When the researchers next asked whether the activity of the mPFC neurons was associated with behaviour, they found something surprising. The b

48、rain activity patterns were linked with slight changes in behaviour, such as how fast a mouse moved, and they also could predict - a full 30 seconds before the competition started - which mouse would win the food reward. The winner was not always the more dominant, but the one engaged in a “winning

49、mindset”. Just as you might sometimes be in a more competitive mood and be more likely to snatch that pizza slice before your boss, a subordinate mouse might be in a more “winning mindset” than a more dominant mouse and end up winning. The areas of the mPFC associated with social rank and “winning m

50、indset” are next to one another and highly connected. Signals on social rank impact the state of the brain involved in “winning mindset”. In other words, a subordinate mouses confidence and “winning mindset” may partially decrease when faced with a dominant one. “This is further evidence to suggest

51、that we are in different brain states when we are with others compared to when were alone,” says Tye. “Regardless of who youre with, if youre aware of other people around you, your brain is using different neurons.” 45. The author writes Paragraph 1 in order to _. A. tell an interesting story B. pre

52、sent a typical example C. introduce a major topic D. provide a convincing proof 46. What does the underlined word “they” in Paragraph 5 refer to? A. The mPFC neurons. B. The researchers. C. The brain activity patterns. D. The changes in behaviour. 47. What can we learn from the new study? A. mPFC ne

53、urons change dominance behaviour. B. Brain activities can influence social hierarchy. C. Dominant opponents boost “winning mindset”. D. Social rank and “winning mindset” affect behaviour. 48. What can we infer from the passage? A. Those eager to win may succeed. B. When alone, we are more confident.

54、 C. Social rank guides competitive behaviour. D. “Winning mindset” establishes dominance. 第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分, 共 10 分） 根据短文内容, 从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 In science, advances are a daily occurrence, but true breakthroughs are rare. What does it take to achieve world-changing sc

55、ientific breakthroughs? Some are the result of a lucky accident, combined with curiosity. Scientists traveling down one road suddenly find reason to switch to another road, one they never planned to travel a road that may well lead nowhere. _49_ One day, usually early in their career, they get an id

56、ea they cant stop thinking about. Its crazy, they say to themselves, but is it really impossible? They talk to respected colleagues who often remind them of all the reasons their idea might not work, and how damaging this could be for their career. Yet, the idea wont die and they are determined to t

57、ravel that road a road that may well lead nowhere. _ 50_ Whichever road scientists who achieve lifesaving breakthroughs travel, they often endure disinterest, like Fleming, who discovered penicillin due to lucky accidents and curiosity, or repeated skepticism and rejection, like Karik, who made all

58、mRNA vaccines possible with 20 years of persistence and resilience. By bringing their dreams to life, they were rewarded with fame and wealth and something even more valuable. _ 51_ Of course, the obsession (执念) with an unlikely dream fails to pay off for many scientists. _52_ Nature doesnt turn out

59、 to operate the way they predicted. In the end, their beautiful theory is murdered by brutal facts. For those dreamers on the right track, they would have achieved their dream - if only they had done the experiment a little differently, if only they had persisted a little longer, or if only the supp

60、ort for their work had not run out. Ultimately, scientific breakthroughs are possible only if a society is willing to invest in dreamers, recognizing that not all investments will lead to major breakthroughs. _53_ More importantly, the investments prevent suffering and death and change the world. A.

61、 Some scientists are addicted to their crazy ideas. B. Their ideas, though brilliant, in the end are proved wrong. C. But they refuse to give in and struggle to find more financial support. D. Because of them, millions of people around the world never got sick or died. E. Other major breakthroughs o

62、riginate from scientists pursuing a specific idea. F. But sometimes the road leads to major breakthroughs like X-ray and vaccines. G. However, the investments leading to breakthroughs bring a greater economic return. 第四部分:书面表达（共两节, 25分） 第一节（共 4 小题；第 54、55、56 题各 2 分, 第 57 题 4 分, 共 10 分） 阅读下面短文, 根据题目要

63、求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 Be Aware of the Anti-climax Many of us work tirelessly towards our goals. We may spend our lives dreaming of the day we are admitted to our dream university, publish our first book or purchase our first home. However, more than often, when we achieve these things, it doesnt fee

64、l quite as expected. In fact, the achievement of these goals feels anti-climactic, or a bit of a letdown. “An anti-climax can be an unexpected by-product of a milestone achievement. Usually, the more significant the milestone, the greater the anti-climax may be,” says Rachel Vora, psychotherapist an

65、d founder of CYP Wellbeing. “The journey to achieving a milestone can be exciting and all-consuming. Therefore, when this disappears overnight, we can often feel lost and confused.” In psychology, the belief that well be happier when we achieve our goals even has a fancy scientific name. Psychologis

66、ts call it “arrival fallacy (悖论)” and it plays a big part in those feelings of emptiness that can follow achieving a goal. “The term describes how fulfilling our goals and achieving our ambitions doesnt lead to a happily ever after”, states psychologist Lee Chambers. If you find yourself currently w

67、orking toward something big that you suspect may feel like a bit of a letdown, there are steps you can take to manage and even prevent the feeling of anti-climax. Enjoy the journey Youd better slow down a little and come to realize that joy comes from the doing, not the completing. So instead of rus

68、hing for it to be done, take a moment to enjoy the doing. Foresee the comedown If you are aware of a potential upcoming anti-climax, schedule an activity to look forward to soon after the event has finished. Consider planning some time with friends and family, or attending a concert or even a cookin

69、g class. This can act as a reminder that other aspects of life can be just as fulfilling. Normalize the experience The key is to normalize feelings of low mood, confusion, and self-doubt around anti-climaxes, which are something many people experience. Connecting with others may also be beneficial.

70、It can help to engage with friends and influencers online who share similar experiences to feel less isolated (孤立的) with your own emotions. 54. According to the passage, how do people often feel after they make great achievements? 55. What does “arrival fallacy” refer to? 56. Please decide which par

71、t is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. To deal with your anti-climax, youd better stay away from those who share similar experiences with you. 57. Suppose you have just been admitted to your dream university. What will you do to deal with the anti-climax? (In about

72、 40 words) 第二节（15 分） 58. 假定你是红星中学高二学生李华。你的英国笔友 Jim 对你近期居家学习期间的课余生活感兴趣, 来电子邮件询问相关情况。请你用英语给他写一封回复邮件, 内容要点如下: 1. 介绍课余生活（运动、劳动等）； 2. 分享感受。 注意:1. 词数 100 左右； 2. 开头和结尾已给出, 不计入总词数。 提示词:COVID-19 pandemic 新冠疫情 Dear Jim, Yours, Li Hua 海淀区 2022 年高二年级学业水平调研参考答案英 语 2022. 07第一部分:听力理解 （共 20 分） 第一节:1. B 2. B 3. A 4.

73、 C 第二节:5. C 6. A 7. B 8. C 9. A 10. C 11. C 12. A 13. B 14. A 第三节:15. limit 16. hobbies 17. quiet 18. positive 评分标准: 1. 单词拼写正确计 1.5 分, 拼写不正确或形式错误不得分, 大小写忽略（16 题 hobbies 没有用复数扣 0.5 分）； 2. 每空只填写一个词, 多于一个词不得分。 第二部分:知识运用 （共 25 分） 第一节:19. B 20. A 21. C 22. D 23. A 24. D 25. A 26. C 27. B 28. D 第二节:29. Wh

74、at 30. became 31. tastes 32. resulting33. enables 34. valuable/valued 35. based 36. will be upgraded/are going to be upgraded 37. for 38. which 评分标准: 所填内容使句子达意, 且拼写正确计 1.5 分；拼写不正确或形式错误不得分（29题, 不大写首字母扣 0.5 分）。 第三部分:阅读理解 （共 30 分） 第一节:39. C 40. B 41. D 42. B 43. A 44. A 45. C 46. C 47. D 48. A 第二节:49.

75、E 50. F 51. D 52. B 53. G 第四部分:书面表达（共 25 分） 第一节: 54. People often feel lost and confused. 55. It refers to the belief that people will be happier when they achieve their goals. (没写 when 引导的状语从句, 扣 1 分) 56. To deal with your anti-climax, youd better stay away from those who share similar experiences

76、with you. (只划线 stay away from 或者整个后半句都划线不扣分) Youd better engage/connect with those who share similar experiences with you. 57. One possible version: I will firstly spend several minutes enjoying the achievement with my own company because it must have been hard won. Then, I will start to plan some a

77、ctivities with my classmates, such as visiting some tourist attractions, to seek meanings of life in other aspects. 评分标准: 正确写出关键信息且能达意 2 分, 写出关键信息但有两处及以上较严重的语法或拼写错误扣 1 分, 出现少量多余信息不扣分。 第二节: Possible Version Dear Jim, Im writing to introduce to you my spare-time life during the special period. As for

78、physical exercise, I do some jogging every day in my community to keep fit. Helping my parents with house chores is also my daily routine, which includes mopping the floor, washing dishes and so on. Moreover, because no commuting time is needed, I can read more before going to bed. The last several

79、weeks have been fulfilling. I learn to manage my time and make the most of it. Besides, the bond with my parents has been strengthened. In general, I think I can maintain my inner peace and optimism despite of the pandemic. What about you? Yours, Li Hua 评分标准 分档内容（6 分）语言（6 分）结构（3 分）第一档 （5-6 分） 内容完整,

80、详略 得当。 表达与主题相关。 语言准确, 基本无语言错误；句式多样。 语言表达基本得体。 条理清晰, 行文连贯。 衔接自然。第二档 （3-4 分） 内容基本完整。 表达与主题基本相关。 语言有一些错误, 但不影响理解；句式有一定变化。 语言表达不太得体。 条理基本清楚, 行文基本连贯。 有一定衔接手段。 第三档 （0-2 分） 内容不完整。 表达与主题不太相关或完全无关。 语言有大量错误, 影响理解。 语言表达不得体。 条理不清楚。 支离破碎下表是高考对结构部分的评分要求, 供大家借鉴。 3 附:听力录音材料 Text 1 M: Im thinking about joining one o

81、f our school clubs. But I cant decide which one to choose, the Basketball Team or the Hip-hop Dancing Club? W: Well, its hard for you because youre good at both of them. But for me, Id like to join the Robotics Club, which is fantastic. Text 2 M: Listening to Mozarts again? W: Yes, hes my favorite m

82、usician. His music helps me relax after a long day at work. M: Right, its very peaceful. And you have told me that you often feel stressed as an architect. W: Exactly. By the way, hows your job as an accountant going? M: Not bad. Text 3 M: You look worried, why? W: My best friends Julia and Susan qu

83、arreled. I really dont know how to help them. M: Take it easy. They will be fine in a couple of days. W: But I hope they can make up as soon as possible. I think Ill talk to them. M: Well, if I were you, Id wait. Text 4 W: What a pity, dear! M: Yes. The accident ruined our planned travel! W: Since i

84、t all happened, just let it be. M: Its really bad luck. I should have been more careful while driving. W: Luckily, theres nothing serious. Youll be back home in a couple of days. And dont worry about your car. Its under repair in the garage. Text 5 M: Hello, Kens Electric Center. Can I help you? W:

85、Yes. Im ringing about my fridge. M: Alright. Id like a few more details. W: Its a Top Mount in silver. I bought it on June 12th. Its a complete disaster now. The alarm beeps continuously, even when the door is shut. And there is a problem with the temperature control. I set it to be minus 8 but its

86、10 degrees. M: I see. You can get it fixed in our repairing center on Elm Street. W: But this is urgent. I cant wait. M: Dont worry. Well send a repairman to you immediately. Text 6 M: Take a seat, please. So youre Catherine Smith, arent you? W: Yes. Im here to get some help. M: OK, Catherine. What

87、do you enjoy doing? W: Well, I like playing tennis and swimming. And I like talking to people. M: Great. Do you think you would enjoy teaching? W: No, I was never very interested in school work. M: What about nursing? W: Nursing? In a hospital? Im not sure Im good enough. M: Yes, you are. Youve got

88、a medical degree. I think you could be a very good nurse. But it is hard work, of course. 4 W: That doesnt worry me. M: Well, dont decide all at once. Heres some information about one or two other things which might suit you. Have a look through these jobs before you make up your mind. Text 7 M: You

89、re taking me to the museum again. What for? W: Visiting an art exhibition. Art is a way to understand culture and history. Dont you like it? M: OK, if you say so. W: This is the largest art museum in Beijing. M: What kind of art is there? Paintings? Statues? Pottery? W: Mostly modern art, but in all

90、 styles and forms. Follow me and look at this piece of art! Its very famous. You know why? M: I dont know. It looks like a kid did it with some colored pencils or something. W: You really dont have a taste for art. Look at the shapes and colors. Theyre fantastic. It takes talent to do this kind of p

91、ainting. M: Cant imagine. What about this one? It looks really old. W: Yes, it is. It was done hundreds of years ago. Look at all the details. I bet its expensive. Text 8 Hello, everyone. Im glad to learn that youre interested in poems. As you all have known, the school poetry competitions are start

92、ing soon. The competitions have three levels as usual: the high level, the middle level and the low level. The high level is for 17-to-19-year-olds, and the middle level is for 14-to-16-year-olds. But as for people of your age, the low level, is the one wed like you to go for. The topic for this yea

93、r is called “Change”. If youre sure to enter the competition, have a look at last years winning poems on the competition website. You may know the winner last year is Maria from our grade, who wrote her poem called “Rain”. She also got her poems published as part of her prize. OK, thats all. For mor

94、e information, please visit our school website. Text 9 M: Welcome to our Community Centre. W: Nice to see you. Im new in the community. Ive just signed up for the dance workshop. Can you tell me something about the courses? M: OK. We have seasonal classes ranging from Zumba to Ballet. At the beginni

95、ng of the workshop, there will be a course on the introduction to the development of dance over the past few decades. W: Sounds good. But I dont have much experience in dancing. M: Dont worry. Well start each session with an informal dance. Rest assured, there wont be a dance test until the end of t

96、he course. W: So what should I prepare before the dances? M: Since our fitness professional will guide you through a heart-pumping, lively dance class, it is highly advised to bring a face towel and a water bottle with you. As things get mixed up easily, you might also need to attach a name tag to y

97、our belongings. Text 10 How to Develop a Creative MindHello, everyone. Todays topic is how to develop a creative mind. Firstly, you can set aside time for brainstorming. This time could be a part of the day when you are free from work or assignments. Choose a specific issue or theme to brainstorm ab

98、out. Do not limit your thoughts. Allow the inspirations to sparkle. Another strategy is changing your habits, since routine kills the need for new ideas. The possible changes include taking new routes to get to school and changing the way the furniture is arranged in your room. You may also try new

99、5 hobbies to gain new talents. Fun hobbies, such as baking, photography and wood carving, can arouse your adventurous spirit. At last, you can try developing new ways of thinking. Spend time in quiet thought. A few moments of quiet thought and breathing deeply can improve the ability to focus and inspire reflection. Develop positive thinking. Positive emotions can help you stay focused for a longer time and open up a care-free and creative mind.