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绝密★考试结束前
2023学年第二学期丽水五校高中发展共同体期中联考
高二年级英语学科试题
考生须知：
1．本卷共9页满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2．答题前，在答题卷指定区域填写班级、姓名、考场号、座位号及准考证号并填涂相应数字。
3．所有答案必须写在答题纸上，写在试卷上无效。
4．考试结束后，只需上交答题纸。
第Ⅰ卷 选择题部分（共95分）
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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．How long is the trip
A．Half an hour. B．One hour. C．Two hours.
2．What will the weather be like tomorrow
A．Rainy. B．Sunny. C．Snowy.
3．How does the man feel about Iceland
A．The air is always dry. B．The food is not so good. C．The landscapes are impressive.
4．What does the woman suggest the man do
A．Buy the tickets online. B．Watch the final match. C．Get the tickets immediately.
5．What is the possible relationship between the two speakers
A．Teacher and student. B．Boss and employee. C．Librarian and student.
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．Why did the man miss the human geography lecture
A．He was uninterested in the topic.
B．He remembered the time wrong.
C．He went to see Professor Mason.
7．What is the reason the man gives for Professor Mason’s leaving
A．Dissatisfaction with the salary.
B．Long distance from campus.
C．Unpopularity among students.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．Why does the woman come to the man
A．To update her registration. B．To book a meeting room.
C．To join a group discussion.
9．How many days in advance does the woman need to book a room online
A．At least one day. B．At least two days. C．At least three days.
10．What will the woman do next
A．Download a document. B．Fill out an electronic form. C．Wait for the man until 8.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．What event did Steve take part in last year
A．The relay race. B．The 100-meters. C．The 200-meters.
12．Why did the man take Ryan’s place
A．Ryan was sick. B．Ryan was injured. C．Ryan was busy.
13．What advice does the man have for people learning to swim
A．Swim as fast as possible.
B．Relax and spread out your arms.
C．Start learning in primary school.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14．Why does the woman ask about entering the concert hall early
A．To set up the stage. B．To meet the performers. C．To avoid the crowds.
15．What arrangement does the man offer the woman’s friend
A．A backstage tour.
B．Access through a special passage.
C．Early entrance through the main door.
16．What does the man suggest the woman do to fix her ticket issue
A．Follow her colleague to enter.
B．Wait outside until the concert starts.
C．Seek assistance at the service counter.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．What is the lecture mainly about
A．The impact of zoos on animal behaviors.
B．The role of zookeepers in animal care.
C．Animal adaptation to new environments.
18．Why do animals in zoos have more time for various activities
A．They have larger spaces to explore.
B．They face fewer survival challenges.
C．They have more animals to play with.
19．What behavior do monkeys in zoos exhibit
A．Increased resting and playing.
B．Reduced social interaction.
C．Hiding from zookeepers.
20．How do female monkeys change in zoo environments
A．They hunt for food together.
B．They learn to clean themselves.
C．They become less aggressive.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 （共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上涂黑。
A
Follow these tips to start a book drive in your neighborhood or school.
Before your book drive
Identify your volunteers. Recruit a committee of volunteers to assist you with planning and pick-ups on collection day.
Determine where to hold the book drive. Good locations include: small retail businesses or local schools. You don’t have to choose just one. You can ask businesses all over your area to collect books for the drive.
Choose an appropriate time to hold the book drive. Join forces with an already-scheduled community event, or take advantage of a national celebration.
Determine what type of books you want to collect and what age group you are targeting. Your range can be as wide or narrow as you like.
Plan a kick-off event. Host a party, and ask each attendee to bring a book.
During your book drive
Motivate. Organize a competition to encourage friends, neighbors, other parents, club members to donate. Keep track of which location and which individual contributes the most books. Recognize the donors with certificates or awards.
Spread the word. The most successful way to gather books is to ask your personal network to contribute. Make these requests in person or by phone. To reach a larger audience: Hang flyers in grocery stores and schools （with permission）.
After your book drive
Sort your books. Count the number of books you collected, and sort them by age range or where they will be donated.
Review. Get your committee together to consider what worked and what didn’t. Document changes to make your next book drive even better.
21．When is the best time to hold a book drive in your neighborhood
A．During the weekends. B．When stores are holding sales.
C．During the National Day holiday. D．At the beginning of a new semester.
22．How can you encourage people to donate more books during the book drive
A．Hold reading activities. B．Put on shows during the event.
C．Reward donors with prizes. D．Place collection boxes everywhere.
23．What should you do after the book drive
A．Promote the drive online. B．Sum up the experience and lessons.
C．Choose receivers of the books. D．Set a goal for the next book drive.
B
I had always looked forward to the day when I would finally apply as a delegate at a Model United Nations （MUN） conference. Therefore, you can imagine my excitement when I finally traveled to Belgium to participate in the 2023 MUN conference this March.
The conference was held on March 7-11. Despite the horrible weather throughout our stay, I still found the city extremely attractive due to its cobblestone streets, Gothic monuments and amazing lighting in the evenings. Meanwhile, the delegate’s fee covered lunches for four days, welcoming and closing receptions, a traditional Belgian dinner, a theme party and a gala night.
I was designated to represent Poland in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization （NATO）, which turned out to be an unexpectedly unified and efficient committee. We managed to pass the communique to combat hybrid warfare and improve cooperation between NATO allies（盟友）.
In the beginning, I felt intimidated by how passionate my fellow delegates were. As a first-timer, I was really confused and felt hesitant to speak up. I only started to enjoy acting my part as a diplomat on the second day. From there, things just got better and better. I got a bit ill at the end of the conference, however, so I couldn’t enjoy the conference to its fullest potential.
Even so, it is without a doubt that those days in Belgium definitely opened a new chapter in my MUN journey! It made me realize how fruitful MUN simulations are. Through the MUN conference, you will surely improve your public speaking skills massively and gain so many good friends, many of whom you will likely stay in touch with for the rest of your life. It is for these reasons that I have fallen in love with Leuven, that magical city.
24．What did the author like about Leuven
A．The streetscape. B．Delicious food.
C．Its rich history. D．The friendly locals.
25．What was the author’s experience in the committee at the MUN conference
A．She helped pass several resolutions. B．She spent most of her time socializing.
C．She found the committee productive. D．She struggled to get her ideas across.
26．What does the underlined word “intimidated” in the second-to-last paragraph most probably mean
A．Inspired. B．Frightened. C．Touched. D．Excited.
27．What is the author’s overall opinion of the MUN conference
A．It is too challenging for first-timers.
B．It is a good way to improve negotiation skills.
C．It is a valuable experience for personal growth.
D．It offers a great chance to learn about other cultures.
C
Glass marble playing, dating psychology, Harry Potter and genetics, life and death ... Chinese universities have started setting up innovative new courses. In these classes, students are able to learn knowledge through vivid examples and group work, making learning fun.
For example, at Tianjin University, the most popular elective course is dating psychology, which is in high demand all the time. Jin Yangbo, 18, enrolled in the course this school year. “This course is very scientific,” said Jin. “It doesn’t straight away start with techniques on how to date, but instead guide s us to learn more about ourselves, our family and our attachment styles.”
What made Jin impressive was the group discussion on the differences between how men and women think. “I hadn’t realized that there were that many differences between men and women in emotional expression,” Jin said.
Wang Xiaoling, the professor of the course, applied to make dating psychology an elective course in 2019. “I do psychological counseling on campus and have noticed a rising need among students to have professional relationship guidance,” said Wang. “I think theoretical knowledge and practice are both essential in relationships,” Wang said. “Many university students haven’t developed a healthy view toward relationships. When they encounter problems, many of them don’t have a good system for handling consequences.”
In the course, Wang has covered topics like “why some people tend to please others in relationships”, “how to handle conflicts” and “how to get over a person after breaking up”. “I also asked them to do group presentations and papers on these topics, so that they can explore themselves in an active way.”
In the future, Wang and the university want to start a video channel on social media so they can help more young people all over China. “We will design the course based on current situations so that the knowledge is more up-to-date,” Wang said.
28．Which of the following best describes the elective courses
A．Easy and fun. B．Creative and hands-on.
C．Serious and complicated. D．Scientific and interesting.
29．What impressed Jin most about the course
A．Techniques on how to date. B．Its emphasis on self-awareness.
C．The lesson on attachment. D．A discussion on gender differences.
30．What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A．Wang’s views on relationships.
B．The origin of the dating psychology course.
C．The purpose of the dating psychology course.
D．Problems with how students deal with relationships.
31．What does Wang plan to do
A．Make the course more accessible. B．Do counseling on social media.
C．Include difficult topics in the course. D．Adapt content for different age groups.
D
Scanning an item at checkout is something we take for granted in this age of convenience. We can thank barcodes for that. It’s been 50 years since the beginning of this game-changing technology.
On March 31, 1971, a historic meeting took place in New York City and included executives from some of the top US companies at that time. The meeting agreed to create a system to uniquely identify every single product, calling it the Global Trade Item Number （GTIN）, the core of barcodes, according to El Mundo, a Spanish newspaper.
What information does a barcode contain Where the product comes from, where it has been, its price, expiration（过期时间）... you name it. The first two numbers indicate where that product has been identified （the place）, then there is the number that corresponds to the manufacturing company and the rest of the numbers uniquely identify each unit that the manufacturer makes.
Barcodes don’t only identify the category of goods but also manage the number of goods. For example, if there are 10 cartons of milk and a customer takes one, it will be registered when it is scanned at the cash counter, so the store owner knows there are nine cartons left and manages stock accurately.
“Its creation allowed the first digitization in the control of the stock,” José María Bonmatí, general director of AECOC, a Spanish commercial association, told El Mundo. “The unique identification of products at a global level was the key that opened the door to retail as we know it today.”
In the past five decades, barcodes have provided many conveniences for commerce. The next generation of barcodes, such as QR codes, can hold vastly more information. “Their use, for example, can tell consumers if a product contains allergens （过敏原）, if it is organic and information on its carbon footprint. Ultimately, this provides consumers with a greater level of trust and loyalty relating to the products they buy,” according to GS 1, the organization that develops and maintains the global barcodes standard.
32．What does the article tell us about barcodes
A．They were first introduced five decades ago.
B．They were developed by a Spanish executive.
C．The GTIN was the first version of a barcode.
D．They are used by some of the top companies worldwide.
33．What information can people get by scanning barcodes
A．A product’s carbon footprint.
B．A product’s marketing company.
C．The allergens contained in a product.
D．The remaining amount of a certain product in stock.
34．What is the benefit of barcodes according to José María Bonmatí
A．They help improve the quality of goods.
B．They furthered the development of retail.
C．They offer consumers a wider choice of products.
D．They save companies from having to stock products.
35．What is the main purpose of the article
A．To inform readers of a new type of barcode.
B．To compare barcodes and QR codes.
C．To introduce how barcodes were put into use.
D．To describe the development and importance of barcodes.
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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余。
How do you spend your after-lunch time before classes resume Taking a nap Wandering into the playground or playing with your friends
36 There are classic sports that students can choose from, of course: soccer, rugby, and tennis. But there is also the opportunity for students to show off their creativity-wall ball.
37 In the game, the ball has to be kept off the ground for as long as possible. Without any boundary markers on the wall or floor, the entire stretch of two walls is the game area. Without bats or rackets, our hands would do the necessary hitting, patting and throwing needed to keep the ball up in the air. 38 They can judge for him or herself when they should make a leap to keep the ball in play and when to give it up to another player.
The rules are flexible. 39 Although the structure is usually consistent, with some sort of score recorded on the spot; other times it would descend into chaos, with limbs wildly flailing in the air. Despite this, it is always fun.
Wall ball is the game of champions. Success at the sport means instant fame for the student around the school. As more and more teenagers take part in the wall ball, maybe the game students created could also gain more popularity in the future. 40
A．The game is quite simple.
B．The game is rather complicated.
C．Sometimes a foot could be involved.
D．Instead of teams, every student is on their own.
E．For students in the UK, they prefer doing sports.
F．Maybe one day it will even become a global phenomenon.
G．Children in the UK play wall ball to keep active after lunch.
第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节：完形填空 （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和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
The e-mail request came into the Ekiben restaurant in Baltimore late on a Thursday afternoon: their special broccoli dish. The man who sent the e-mail didn’t actually 41 the food itself. He explained that he was writing on behalf of his 42 in Vermont, who was in the final stages of lung cancer, and he was 43 to get the recipe to make it for her there.
Steve Chu, one of the restaurant’s co-owners, read the e-mail and quickly replied with an alternative 44 .“We’d like to meet you in Vermont and make it fresh for you,” he wrote.
Brandon Jones, the son-in-law, was 45 . For the past six years, every time Brandon’s mother-in-law visited Baltimore, the first place she wanted to go to was Ekiben, where she could 46 that dish.
“She had always told us, ‘When I’m on my deathbed, I want to have that broccoli,’” recalls Brandon’s wife, Rina Jones.
That Friday after work, a day after receiving Brandon’s 47 , Chu headed for Vermont with his coworkers. As soon as Chu and his team arrived, they got to 48 . They pulled down the gate of the pickup and started 49 .
Rina says her mother also 50 Chu and his coworkers. “My mom kept saying, ‘You drove all the way up here to cook for me ’ She was so happy and 51 to have that broccoli. She couldn’t 52 it.”
The Joneses invited Chu and his coworkers to 53 them for dinner, but they needed to get back to Baltimore. Chu also 54 to accept any money from the family.
“It was an honor to help fulfill the family’s 55 ,” Chu says.
41．A．make B．want C．serve D．fetch
42．A．wife B．aunt C．friend D．mother-in-law
43．A．trying B．waiting C．hoping D．planning
44．A．requirement B．demand C．request D．suggestion
45．A．worried B．surprised C．confused D．annoyed
46．A．provide B．serve C．prepare D．order
47．A．call B．letter C．e-mail D．invitation
48．A．dine B．work C．shop D．rest
49．A．cooking B．washing C．eating D．searching
50．A．noticed B．impressed C．recognized D．doubted
51．A．nervous B．touched C．embarrassed D．patient
52．A．believe B．understand C．accept D．explain
53．A．join B．leave C．accompany D．meet
54．A．regretted B．denied C．hesitated D．refused
55．A．duties B．promises C．wishes D．tasks
第Ⅱ卷 非选择题部分（共55分）
第二节 （共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Oil paintings, prints, porcelain paintings, watercolor... Art has many different forms. For Lian Yang, 56 real name is Wu Yang, a young painter from Sichuan province, her expression of oriental beauty stands out as unique. She 57 （devote） herself to bringing mineral pigment painting（岩彩画）back to the attention of young people in China since 2018, five years after graduation from the Central Academy of Fine Arts, Beijing.
Mineral pigment painting dates back 58 over thousands of years ago, originating as the Qiuci murals（龟兹壁画） in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region and the Dunhuang murals in Gansu province. 59 （inspire） by this, Lian Yang created many 60 （artwork） about Bodhisattva, Buddhist scripture and Chinese culture, with lively and unique strokes. Her works gained 61 （popular）quickly, being collected by institutions and individuals globally.
To inject new vitality into traditional art, Yang also 62 （deliberate） made the females look more like modern youngsters. 63 （wear） hanfu, they display both the unique look of ancient murals as well as modern aesthetics.
The video of Lian Yang’s painting process went viral on 64 Internet, gaining over 24 million views. “A young person learning art is free from any constraints. They want to create things they like. This way, art comes from life and out of a box,” said Lian Yang. “We want to encourage more people 65 （create） and collect mineral pigment paintings.”
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节：应用文写作（满分15分）
假定你是李华，为了庆祝世界粮食日的到来，你校将举办“Food and Health”相关主题的英文演讲比赛。请你写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括：
1．节日意义； 2．如何健康饮食； 3．发出呼吁。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Save Food and Eat Healthily Good morning, everyone! Thank you for your attention!
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短文。
Since I was young, I always enjoyed cooking. Every night I would sit in the kitchen and watch my mother make dinner. I had a toy set of pots and pans, and would mimic（模仿） her actions at the table -pretending to pour in ingredients and mix them excitedly just as she did.
On Sundays, my grandmother would make us a huge family dinner. Watching her in the kitchen was like watching an artist at work. She never needed a cookbook, never had to follow a recipe. Everything was second nature. I couldn’t wait to learn to cook myself.
So it was no surprise when as an adult, I decided to be a chef. I had worked in a number of kitchens over the years, but when I got the chance to be the head chef at a new restaurant, I could not have been more excited.
On the first night the restaurant opened, I proudly put my apron on and prepared for success. Soon, orders came in, and the kitchen was at full staff running in every direction. There were many waiters coming in and out, and cooks walking between stations. It was very exciting, but a bit nerve-racking. There was so much to do and a lot of pressure to do it perfectly. It seemed like the crowd was not slowing down.
I was hurrying to gather ingredients from the shelves and fill the orders when there was a scream from the other side of the kitchen. Looking over, I saw one of the other cooks holding her hand in pain. She had burned her fingers on a pan. I ran over to help, and as we placed her hand under cold water, a puff of smoke started to rise out of the oven.
“Oh no!” I screamed. I reached the oven just in time to open the door and see the charred（烧焦的）remains of a roast. Placing my hand on my head, I thought the night couldn’t get much worse.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
One of the waiters came into the kitchen, looking very worried. One of the guests asked to speak to the chef.
2023学年第二学期丽水五校高中发展共同体期中联考
高二年级英语学科参考答案
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
1-5 CBCCA 6-10 BABCB 11-15AABCB 16-20CABAC
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 （共15个小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分
21-23 CCB 24-27 ACBC 28-31 DDBA 32-35 ADBD
第二节 （共5个小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
36-40 EADCF
第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节：完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分 15分）
41—45 BDCDB 46—50 DCBAC 51—55BAADC
第二节 （共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56．whose 57．has devoted 58．to 59．Inspired 60．artworks
61．popularity 62．deliberately 63．Wearing 64．the 65．to create
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节：应用文写作（满分 15分）
One possible version:
Save Food and Eat Healthily
Good morning, everyone!
I am Li Hua, a student of Senior 2, and I feel greatly privileged to be here to deliver my speech. Today is World Food Day, a significant occasion that not only reminds us of the importance of food in sustaining life but also calls for action against food waste and malnutrition.
To save food and eat healthily, we’d better live a healthier lifestyle by choosing whole foods, limiting processed items, and cooking more at home. Besides, excessive snacking, frequent consumption of bubble tea, and regular reliance on takeout meals should be minimized. Remember, small changes today pave the way to a healthier tomorrow and good health begins with what we eat.
So let’s eat healthily and make a conscious effort to respect food, value its source, and appreciate its role in our lives.
Thank you for your attention!
一、内容要点
1．节日意义； 2．如何健康饮食 3．发出呼吁。
第二节：读后续写（满分25分）
One possible version:
One of the waiters came into the kitchen, looking very worried. “The guests are asking for the roast,” panted the waiter, beads of sweat on his forehead. I stared at the charred roast, my mind spinning like an engine. Suddenly, the smoke permeating the kitchen dragged me back to a family dinner, where my grandma conjured a delicious dish from a charred chicken. Letting out an excited scream, I cooked like an artist just the way she did, which finally enabled the waiter to serve the guests with a specially-flavored roast. Heaving a sigh of relief, I gave myself a thumbs-up when he dashed back anxiously with the news.
One of the guests asked to speak to the chef. My heart skipped a beat. Gulping hard, I followed the waiter, shuffling with a lump in my throat. I was on the verge of tears when I spotted my dear grandma. Much to my surprise and delight, she came specifically to congratulate me on my new job. “See, our little girl has grown into an amazing cook.” She chuckled and patted my cheek gently. As vivid memories of my childhood flashed back, it dawned on me that it was the passion and love behind cooking that made it enduringly charming. With a brand-new outlook, I returned to the kitchen and continued to brighten people’s lives with delicious and satisfying food.
附：听力原文
Text 1
W: Bad news! Our train has been delayed for half an hour.
M: Don’t worry! It only takes us two hours to reach the destination.
Text 2
W: It’s raining so hard outside! You’d better take an umbrella with you tomorrow.
M: So cold as well. Maybe it will snow, oh wait, the weather report says it will be fine tomorrow. Brilliant!
Text 3
W: Hey, Andrew! I heard you went to Iceland last month. How’s it going
M: Fantastic! I mean, the fish there is delicious and the landscapes are breathtaking, but it was always difficult to keep myself warm and dry.
Text 4
W: Hi, Jason! Don’t forget our plan to see the table tennis match next Monday. Have you booked the tickets
M: Not yet, but I’m sure there are still plenty of tickets left.
W: But it’s the final match. Everyone is fighting for a ticket. You’d better be quick and buy some.
Text 5
W: Dr Clarkson, can I still hand in my research paper Sorry for handing it in late.
M: Sure, Janet. But I have to take 25 percent off your mark. You know, the deadline was last Friday. Why did you take so long
W: I lost my student card and couldn’t access the library.
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W: Have you seen our new teacher She delivered a lecture on human geography in the lecture hall this morning.
M: Oh, I thought it was tomorrow! Too bad to miss a lecture that I am interested in! Anyway, do you know the reason why Professor Mason quit
W: Not a clue. After all, he lives within the walking distance of the campus.
M: You are right. I heard it’s the salary. But she is such a helpful person, and everybody loves her.
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M: Good afternoon! How can I help you
W: Well, I’d like to book a small meeting room for a group discussion, but I’m having a hard time finding the registration form anywhere.
M: We’ve recently replaced the paper-based forms with electronic ones. You know, it’s not worth coming here just to fill out a form.
W: That makes sense. Also, people can’t be bothered to come to the library to tell us if they need to cancel their booking.
M: True! Now you can book a room online at least three days in advance, and cancel online at least one day before the scheduled time, or two days before for the big meeting rooms. Anyway, we don’t have many meeting rooms for big groups.
W: I understand. Where can I find the electronic registration
M: On our official website. Here, let me show you.
W: Thank you! Is there a computer I can use here to complete the form Just in case I need your help.
M: Sure, and I’ll be here to help until eight.
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W: Hi, Steve! What sports event will you take part in tomorrow
M: Hey, Michelle! I am going to join the 100-and 200-meter swimming events.
W: Oh, not the relay race Why I remember you and your classmates won second place in that last year.
M: I took Ryan’s place in the relay team last year because he had a bad cold then. I am a good swimmer. I’ll try my best to win the championship this time. You won’t be disappointed.
W: Wow! I can’t wait to see you swim. By the way, do you have any suggestions for learners You know, beginners like me often have a hard time with swimming. It can be quite scary.
M: The main thing is to just relax, spread out your arms and keep your head above the water. That’s what my teacher told me when I was learning to swim in primary school.
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W: Excuse me, is it possible to enter the concert hall now
M: Sorry, but it’s still two hours before the concert starts, and we won’t be ready to welcome people for at least another half hour.
W: I see. The thing is my friend is in a wheelchair. I would like to have her all settled before the crowds arrive.
M: I understand. But there’s no need to worry. We offer assistance for audience members like your friend. She could enter through the special passage next to Gate 2.
W: Great! Will there be anyone to help my friend with the wheelchair Actually, I am not a big fan, so I didn’t get myself a ticket. But my friend stayed up very late for days to finally get the ticket. Still, I am a little worried about her. I mean, though I can afford a ticket, there are no extra ones available for me.
M: You can ask for help at the service counter to see if there are any left. My colleague could accompany your
friend to her seat and assist with her wheelchair.
W: Thanks a million!
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M: Welcome to our lecture today on biology, focusing specifically on animal behavior. An interesting aspect of animal behavior is the difference observed when animals are kept in zoo s as opposed to their natural habitats. In zoos, animals face fewer direct survival challenges, such as the need to hunt for food or hide from other animals that might want to hurt them. This gives them more time to do other things. For example, monkeys in zoos often spend more time resting and playing since they always have enough food provided by the zookeepers. Also, even though zoos try to make the living areas look like the wild, it’s still different. So, animals start doing new things they wouldn’t do in the wild. For instance, in the wild, female monkeys have a lot of space and don’t need to be very close to others. But in zoos, because they live closer to each other, they become more friendly and clean each other’s fur.

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