试卷下载（包括听力音频）：2026届重庆高三下学期二诊英语考试试卷.zip
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卡上。
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. What does the woman want to buy?
A. Women's clothes.B. Men's clothes.C. Sports shoes.
2. Why is the woman going to the sports center?
A. To play sports.B. To sing her songs.C. To attend a concert.
3. What subject does the man prefer?
A. Physics.B. History.C. Geography.
4. How will the man go to Chicago?
A. By car.B. By plane.C. By train.
5. What is the relationship between the two speakers?
A. Father and daughter.
B. Teacher and student.
C. Doctor and patient.
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. Where does the man really want to go?
A. Bridge Street.B. Jay Street.C. College Street.
7. How does the man feel in the end?
A. Angry.
B. Pleasant.
C. Doubtful.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What's the problem with Josh Price's reservation?
A. The restaurant is closed on Saturday.
B. The restaurant has no table for 3.
C. His preferred time is fully booked.
9. When is Josh Price likely to dine at the restaurant?
A. At 5:00.B. At 6:00.C. At 7:30.
听第8段材料，回答第10至 12题。
10. Why did the man leave Los Angeles?
A. To get a job.B. To go to college.C. To experience a different life.
11. What's the man's next plan?
A. Moving to Chicago one day.
B. Going to Asia in several months.
C. Living in New York for a year.
12. Which city does the woman want to settle down?
A. Chicago.B. Los Angeles.C. New York City.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. How does the woman feel about rock music?
A. It never gets boring.
B. It's an emotion.
C. It's something you have to think about.
14. What did the woman look like?
A. She had long black hair.
B. She had black eyes.
C. She wore leather clothes.
15. What was the name of the woman's band?
A. Up Your Alley.B. The Blackhearts.C. Sly and the Family Stone.
16. What does the woman suggest in the end?
A. She still wants to perform.
B. People still don't understand her.
C. She didn't actually have much influence.
听第10段材料，回答第17至 20题。
17. Why did van Gogh leave school at 15?
A. Because he hated school.
B. Because he was poor.
C. Because he wanted to draw.
18. When did van Gogh start making his own paintings?
A. In 1888.B. In 1818.C. In 1880.
19. What did van Gogh's mental illness cause him to do?
A. Cut off his own ear.
B. Cut off his own finger.
C. Burn up his own paintings.
20. What did van Gogh do in the hospital?
A. He fought with others.
B. He made his artworks famous.
C. He produced The Starry Night.
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。
A
Camping—YellowstoneNationalPark
Wanna hit a wonderful campground? There are four choices in Yellowstone NationalPark.
MadisonCampground
A central location, this site is just 14 miles east of the West Yellowstone entrance and 16miles north of Old Faithful near the crossroads of the Gibbon, Madison and Firehole Rivers.Showers and sanitary(卫生的) stations are out of reach. Service for group tours is not offered.
CanyonCampground
You’ ll find this campground close to the breathtaking Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone near the center of the park. Offer stores, restaurants, a coin laundry(洗衣房) and a sanitary station. Showers are easy to reach. Various group tours are at your service.
GrantVillageCampground
This woodsy campground is located at the southwestern edge of Yellowstone Lake, 22miles north of the South Entrance. Within a half mile, you' ll find stores, restaurants, pay showers, a coin laundry and a sanitary station. Group tours available yet with limits on numbers.
BridgeBayCampground
Bridge Bay is situated near Yellowstone lake, 30 miles from the East Entrance toYellowstone. It's also conveniently close to Bridge Bay Marina/ boat launch and coffee shop.A sanitary station is available. Access to the coin laundry is denied, and showers are under repair. Limited group tours available.
Tips&Rules
Camping or overnight vehicle parking in picnic areas, picnic grounds, or any place other than a designated(指定的) campground is not permitted. Essential camping facilities need to be booked in advance. However, camping is often available in neighboring communities and forests outside the park.
Following the fires of 1988, thousands of dead trees were left standing in Yellowstone.These dead trees may fall with very little warning, so please be careful and cautious for falling branches in campgrounds. Click YellowstoneLog and you can find more camping information.
21. Which campground is most suitable for group visitors?
A. Bridge Bay Campground.B. Canyon Campground.
C. Madison Campground.D. Grant Village Campground.
22. What do Madison and Bridge Bay have in common?
A. Inconvenient shower service.B. Eye-catching scenery.
C. Convenient laundry service.D. Favorable distance to the centre.
23. What can be inferred from Tips& Rules?
A. Necessary camping tools are available anytime.
B. Visitors could wander in the campgrounds without any danger.
C. More information is accessible in the tour books.
D. Parking is partially prohibited in the campgrounds.
B
Born in Zambia and raised in Portland, 25-year-old Ashkùlù Songolo is the son ofCongolese refugees—a background that, as he says, has deeply shaped his life choices. In the beginning, Songolo planned to study international relations at Stanford University with a focus on Africa, followed by law school and a potential career as a professor of African history. However, his career path took an unexpected turn after spending the summer of2023 as an intern(实习生) at Marché Noir Lomé-Paris, a French fashion boutique in Paris during the Haute Couture Week.
“I' ve always been interested in clothes. I admired how my parents, aunts, and uncles dressed, and I observed how people combined and matched different pieces,” Songolo explains.“But I never really saw fashion as a possible career. During Haute Couture Week,though, seeing people from diverse backgrounds all drawn to the same brand and viewing fashion as a unifying force made me reconsider.”
Fast-forward three years, Songolo, who has launched his own brand, Lutindo, has fully committed to his fashion career. The brand combines traditional cultural clothing with modern designs, ranging from casual wear to tailored suits and dresses. Many of his creations are inspired by Congolese aesthetics, and he aims to create more opportunities for people to engage with African culture through fashion, describing Lutindo not just as a brand but as a celebration where people can express their identity and heritage with love.
“My dream is to develop creative industries, starting in Congo and then expanding across Africa. By 2050, Africa is expected to have the largest youth population in the world,but I don't think enough is being done to create jobs for them.” His vision is to establish manufacturing in Congo and generate employment opportunities.
24. What initially influenced Ashkùlù Songolo's career planning?
A. His research on immigrant youth engagement.
B. His experience at Paris Haute Couture Week.
C. His Congolese refugee family background.
D. His interest in clothes and fashion from a young age.
25. What made Ashkùlù Songolo consider fashion as a career during his Paris internship?
A. The chance to attend Haute Couture Week.
B. Seeing fashion bond people from diverse backgrounds.
C. The opportunity to work at a fashion boutique.
D. Observing how his family members dressed.
26. What is the main goal of Ashkùlù Songolo's brand, Lutindo?
A. To involve people in African culture through fashion.
B. To become the most popular fashion brand globally.
C. To focus only on traditional Congolese clothing.
D. To compete with major international fashion brands.
27. Which of the following can best describe Ashkùlù Songolo?
A. Still waters run deep.
B. Honesty is the best policy.
C. One good turn deserves another.
D. Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.
C
We have a problem, and the strange thing is that we not only know about it, but also celebrate it. Just today, someone boasted(自夸) to me that she was so busy she's averaged four hours of sleep a night for the last two weeks. She wasn't complaining; she was proud of the fact. She is not alone.
Why are rational(理性的) people so irrational in their behavior? The answer is that we' re in the midst of a bubble(泡沫). I call it“The More Bubble”.
The nature of bubbles is that something is overvalued until—— eventually——— the bubble bursts, and we' re left wondering why we were so irrational in the first place. The thing we' re overvaluing now is the opinion of doing it all, having it all, achieving it all.
This bubble is being enabled by a combination of three powerful trends: smart phones,social media, and extreme consumerism(消费主义). The result is not just information overload, but opinion overload. We are more aware than at any time in history of what everyone else is doing and, therefore, what we should be doing. In the process, we have been sold a bill of goods: that success means being supermen and superwomen who can get it all done. Of course, we boasted about being busy——— it's code for being successful and important.
And our answer to the problem of more is always more. We need more technology to help us create more technologies. We need to move our workload to free up our own time to do yet even more.
Luckily, there is a solution to asking for more: asking for less, but better. A growing number of people are making this change. I call these people Essentialists.
These people are designing their lives around what is essential and removing everything else. These people arrange to have actual weekends (during which they are not working).They create technology-free zones in their homes. They trade time on Facebook with calling those few friends who really matter to them. Instead of running to different meetings, they put space on their plans to get important work done.
So we have two choices: We can be among the last people caught up in“The MoreBubble”, or we can join the growing community of Essentialists and get more of what matters in our one precious life.
28. When the woman said she only slept for four hours a night for two weeks, she .
A. was unsatisfied with her lifestyle
B. was asking for suggestions
C. knew few people were like her
D. took pride in doing so
29. What is paragraph 4 mainly about?
A. The cause and result of“The More Bubble”.
B. The advantages of“The More Bubble”.
C. The solutions to“The More Bubble”.
D. The value of“The More Bubble”.
30. According to the text, Essentialists are those who .
A. prefer to change frequently
B. give up certain things for what matters in life
C. are tired of information and opinions
D. are eager to become successful and important
31. What's the author's attitude towards“The More Bubble”?
A. Supportive.B. Undecided.C. Disapproving.D. Doubtful.
D
Tired of standing in line? Wait a bit longer, and you may never have to again. Everyone from Amazon to Silicon Valley start-ups is trying to eliminate lines in retail(零售) stores.
Amazon has opened 24 of its Amazon Go stores, which use cameras and artificial intelligence(AI) to see what you' ve taken off shelves and charge you as you walk out. Some start-ups are closely copying Amazon's approach to using AI-powered cameras fixed in ceilings. But others are trying an entirely different way to skip the checkout: smart shopping carts. These companies have added cameras and sensors(传感器) to the carts, and are usingAI to tell what you' ve placed in them. A built-in scale weighs items, in case you have to pay by the pound for an item. Customers pay by using a credit card, or through an online payment system. When customers exit the store, a green light on the shopping cart indicates that their orders are complete, and they' re charged.
The start-ups behind the smart shopping carts, including Caper and Veeve, say it's much easier to add technology to the shopping cart than to an entire store. Amazon Go stores rely on hundreds of cameras in the ceiling. The shelves also include sensors to tell when an item is removed. Ahmed Beshry, cofounder of Caper, believes the technology to run Amazon Go is too expensive to use in a large grocery store. Neither Caper nor Veeve has said how much their smart shopping carts will cost, making it difficult to compare the different formats.Shariq Siddiqui, CEO of Veeve, said he's finding increased interest from retailers givenAmazon's steady expansion of Amazon Go since the first Amazon Go store opened in Seattle in 2018.“We' re always happy when Amazon is doing something,” Siddiqui said.“They force retailers to get out of their old-school thinking.”
Each time a business uses artificial intelligence and cameras, it raises questions about customer privacy and the impact on jobs. Beshry notes that the cameras in his smart shopping cart point down into the cart, so only customers' hands and part of their arms will be captured(拍摄) by cameras.
32. Which of the following best explains“eliminate” underlined in paragraph 1?
A. Shift.B. Break.C. Extend.D. Remove.
33. What do we know about the smart shopping carts?
A. They are linked to the cameras fixed in the ceilings.
B. They are able to recognize purchases placed in them.
C. They flash the green light when the order is cancelled.
D. They can tell customers where to find what they want.
34. What does Beshry think of the technology applied in Amazon Go stores?
A. It is far more expensive than their smart shopping carts.
B. It has attracted many more retailers than before.
C. It may increase the cost of running a large grocery store greatly.
D. It is likely to help retailers to think differently.
35. What is the best title for the text?
A. The New Technology Promotes Retail Sales
B. AI-powered Cameras Are Used in Retail Stores
C. Artificial Intelligence Affects the Future Job Market
D. Smart Shopping Carts Will Let You Ski p the Line
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。
Ambivalence(矛盾心理) refers to the frustrating and all-too-common experience of being“on the fence” about making some change. For example, you must have said,“Ishould start exercising, but it's tough to find the time.” 36 Yet how often do we view ambivalence as some sort of interloper(干涉者), an unwanted and unexpected roadblock on the path to a better life?
37 When we lack understanding about the uncertainty, our ability to effectively resolve it becomes limited. Furthermore, without a clear understanding of the underlying reasons, we risk employing harmful labels that may conveniently but inaccurately explain the reason for our inaction and that of others.“I must be lazy.”“She has no self-discipline.”
A helpful standpoint for us to better understand the roots of indecisiveness comes from a research-based therapy approach called motivational interviewing. 38 You can also make a difference via this method, no matter whether you decide to eat less junk food, lose weight, or reduce screen time.
From a motivational interviewing viewpoint, the root of ambivalence is related to the extent of importance and confidence in making a change. If we don't feel strongly that it's important to make a change or we lack confidence in being able to take the necessary steps,chances are very high that we will waver(动摇) on moving forward. 39
The widespread presence of ambivalence in the face of change is commonly present in human life. It's true for us, and it's true for others, including our family members and friends, and those we encounter and serve in our professional lives. 40 By doing this, we can more clearly see and skillfully address the root causes of ambivalence.
A. And the opposite of that is also true.
B. It' ll be problematic if we misinterpret ambivalence.
C. Thus, we' ll feel highly motivated to make the change.
D. Think about a kind of behavior you' ve been hesitant to change.
E. It's been successfully applied to many cases of behavioral change.
F. Such internal swinging is common when it comes to behavioral change.
G. Acknowledging this fact is essential for overcoming harmful judgments and labels.
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。
Kathy Xu, a high school teacher, had always wanted to see a shark in the wild. The opportunity finally 41 in 2011, when she went on a snorkelling(浮潜) trip to theNingaloo Reef. She was so inspired by its beauty and grace that tears 42 to her eyes.
After returning home, Xu learned about the shark trade 43 at one of Indonesia's largest fish markets, on the island of Lombok. Shark parts including meat, cartilage(软骨)and teeth are cut up for export. The most prized are the fins, which 44 high prices.
Curious, Xu 45 her bags and headed to the fish market. There, she spoke with several fishermen. Shark fishing is 46 risky and involves hard physical work, but it is one of few ways for them to 47 for their families.“I told them I'd pay them to take 48 out to see these snorkelling havens,” she says. Together, Xu and the fishermen came up with the idea of snorkelling boat trips, and a deal was 49 .
In late 2012, Xu 50 her full-time job to focus on building The Dorsal Effect, an ecotourism business she hoped would help save the declining shark 51 . In 2019, Xu found a female Rhynchobatus cooki, a relative of the shark. The species had not been seen for more than 20 years and was believed to be 52 . The discovery gave scientists hope,and it could be 53 for an in-depth conservation study.
In the past decade, global demand for shark fins has 54 — a promising result of conservation campaigns. For now, Kathy, 41, is proud of the small changes she sees happening on Lombok, from the fishermen who now have a new way to 55 an income to the schoolchildren who learn about sharks on tours with The Dorsal Effect.
41. A. existedB. lastedC. landedD. scheduled
42. A. bouncedB. fellC. droppedD. sprang
43. A. taking placeB.coming alongC. taking offD.coming out
44. A. cutB. fetchC. agreeD. pay
45. A. purchasedB. filledC. packedD. opened
46. A. slightlyB. rarelyC. terriblyD. partly
47. A. careB. provideC. accountD. strive
48. A.competitorsB. participantsC. hostsD. tourists
49. A. changedB. madeC. canceledD. discussed
50. A. continuedB. accomplishedC. lostD. quit
51. A. populationB. lifeC. speciesD. production
52. A. extinctB. missingC. valuelessD. hidden
53. A. knowledgeB. groundsC. necessitiesD. stress
54. A. declinedB. increasedC. firmedD. boomed
55. A. offerB. distributeC. useD. earn
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。
Eaves beasts(檐兽), special decorative sculptures(雕像) on ancient Chinese buildings,are more than just beautiful decorations but carry rich cultural meanings. They first appeared in the Han Dynasty and 56 (become) popular in later dynasties, mainly fixed on the edges of temple, palace and imperial(皇家的) building 57 (roof).
These mythical(神秘的) creatures usually stand in a line, with a leading figure calledChi-lin(麒麟), 58 symbol of good luck. Followed by various beasts like dragons,phoenixes and lions, each has 59 (it) own special meaning——— dragons represent power and rain, phoenixes stand 60 peace and greatness, and lions symbolize protection against evils. The number of eaves beasts was 61 (strict) controlled in ancient times, depending on the building's status; more beasts meant higher status, with the Forbidden City having the most.
62 (make) of materials like glazed tile(瓦片) and stone, eaves beasts are not only visually appealing 63 practical. They can protect roof corners from rain damage and balance the roof structure. Today, they are precious cultural relics, 64 (show) ancientChinese craftsmen's wisdom and the deep cultural meanings behind traditional architecture.They remind us of the long history and brilliant art of our ancestors, and it's our duty 65 (protect) and pass them down.
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，你的交换生朋友 Tom 寒假期间想来中国旅游，请你给他写一封邮件。内容包括：
1.推荐一处旅游目的地；
2.介绍主要景点；
3.温馨提示。
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。
Dear Tom,
Best wishes,
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。
Uncle Li's bookstore was a quiet island in the busy modern city. For many years, it had been a warm home for people who loved reading. The old wooden sign above the door read“Li’ s Books” in dark red letters. Time seemed to slow down the moment people opened a book there. Now, it was going to close.
The news made Tom, a quiet high school student who had grown up reading in the comfortable corners of the bookstore, feel very sad. He had spent many years reading in the cozy chairs of the shop. The smell of old paper felt like his own childhood, watching him grow up. He couldn't imagine the street without the store's warm, friendly light. When people in the neighborhood heard the news, everyone looked worried.
The reason for the closure was that a large development company had made a generous offer to buy the building for its potential as a trendy coffee house, a profitable upgrade. To the company, it was just business. Uncle Li was getting old and tired. He told Tom,“Maybe it's time to let go. Young people today don't read as much as before.” He sighed, resting his hand on an old storybook.“The World has moved on.”
On the last Saturday before closing, Tom came early. His bag was full of things he had kept from the store: a colorful bookmark he got at 10 years old, a receipt from his first book, and a photo of him and Uncle Li at a reading party. He picked up his favorite book,The Little Prince, from the shelf. Its cover was faded, but the pages were still in good shape. He saw Uncle Li was packing up everything.
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。
Tom couldn't let the store close—— not without trying to change things.
With the help of the neighbors, Tom's plan to combine the bookstore and a coffee house began.
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第一节
Dear Chris,
Hope you're doing welll Last week we had a special English class meeting titled "Gratitude: Discovering the'Invisible Gifts' Around Us" - how we often overlook small acts of kindness in our daily lives.
During the meeting, we shared those tiny yet heart-warming moments in life, such as teachers' care andclassmates' help, which we used to take for granted. We also wrote short thank-you notes to someone we wanted toappreciate but rarely expressed it to.
This meaningful experience has benefited me enormously. Not only have I learned to identify these "invisiblegifts" and cherish the affection surrounding me, but it has also dawned on me that gratitude is more than a mereemotion. Therefore, I have made it a routine to express my thanks more consciously and frequently.
Have you had similar activities at your school? I'd love to hear your stories!Best wishes,
LiHua
第二节
I stared at them, unable to believe what I had just heard. My mind raced, trying to make sense of theirgenerosity. "Why?" I asked, disbelieving. "It's what we do, Glen added, "Because you have an autistic son, and wewant to help you out." Glen smiled warmly, while Jesse and Jeff nodded. These were complete strangers, yet theyhad gone out of their way to help me and my son, without expecting anything in return. I was dumbfounded. Icould feel my chest tightening with a mix of disbelief and gratitude. With the manager's permission, Jesse and Jefftook the pieces we'd been using and Glen put them all in my car. They told me to come back if we needed any helpwith the project. I kept repeating, "Thank you," hoping they knew how much this meant
When I drove home with the supplies, I felt something different, The weight of constant worry about bills andmess seemed lighter. My faith in the goodness of people was restored and I felt eager to share that kindness withothers. I couldn't express to them how amazing the whole experience was. It was not just the setup that mattered.but the reminder that even in ordinary moments, small miracles could happen - and they could come from themost unexpected places. I couldn't wait to build the setup with Roger and see Connor's face light up, knowing thislittle stream of water was also a stream of unexpected human kindness.
听力原文
Text 1
W: Excuse me? Can you tell me the way to the nearest bank?
M: Yes, it's on Geneva Street. As a matter of fact, I'm going that way myself. Just follow me.
Text 2
M: So, how are the survey results looking?
W: Pretty good. 80% of those surveyed said they like our new product.
Text 3
W: Are you taking anything for your cold?
M: I'm taking Contac.
W: Does it help?
M: Yes, but it makes me sleepy.
Text 4
M: Who is the woman sitting next to Joe?
W: Oh, that's Beth. She's the new project manager
M: Oh, really. Huh! I didn't know anything about her.
W: Yeah, I know nothing except her name. Jack will explain her new role to us tomorrow.
Text 5
W: Hey, Joe. You're from Boston, right?
M: Right. Born and raised. But I worked in Chicago and now I live in Phoenix. Why do you ask?
W: Well, I'm going there on holiday, and I was hoping to get some tips from you.
Text 6
M: Do you have Cyber Monday?
W: No, I'm not familiar with it
M: So Cyber Monday --I think it's the Monday after Black Friday-- and you just get all the deals online over a 24hour period.
W: OK, is it the stuff that they haven't sold out? Like leftover stock? Or is this like a new...?
M: No, this is just the online stuff, so I think it's just, you know, the Amazons and all the online stores, that theywant to have their deals that people can buy.
W: They wanted a piece of the action, basically.
M: Yeah, yeah. Exactly so they can make it super, super...
Text 7
M: Jen, you do like text messaging, LINE, WhatsApp?
W: Yeah, Todd, all ofthat.
M: All of that. How many accounts do you have actively, that you actively use?
W: Wait. Maybe ... I actively use five of them, but I have eight of them, yeah.
M: Wow, you can imagine that. The reason I don't do i, I imagine that you just must get a message like every 20seconds.
W: Not every 20 seconds, unless you're dating, but yeah, you get a lot of messages.
M: Really? And that doesn't drive you crazy? That doesn't like bother you?
W: I think in the beginning it was like too much, but now we have just gotten like used to it. It's just very normalfor us. It's like you checking your mail ten times a day, which is crazy for me.
Text 8
W: Julian, tell me, do you have any type of favorite music?
M: I think that would be rock and roll. Especially the rock and roll of the eighties, nineties, and some of theseventies. And you, how about you?W: I think I like rock too, but newer like from the nineties, 2000, that was awesome. I think my favorite bandwould be Coldplay. What would you say is your favorite band?
M: Well, Coldplay is really good. But I prefer Guns N Roses Boston, Chicago. Well, I know that those are cities, butthey actually are rock band names. So those are my favorites.
W: That's awesome. Do you have any streaming platform that's your favorite? Like Spotify, Apple, what do you use?
M: Well actually, there's a platform that I really like, I've been using Spotify, but lately I discovered one that it'scalled TIDAL.
W: Well, Idon't think Ive ever heard of that. (停 15 秒)
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M: Good morning, Hanna. Thanks for coming in. How was your holiday?
W: It was very good, Professor, thanks. Nothing to do but eat, sleep, and listen to nature.
M: I envy you. I've just got too much to get done to get away at all now. But, um, what I wanted to talk to you aboutis to make a couple of little changes to the schedule.
W: Uh oh! I know your idea of "little" changes!
M: No, no, I don't think it'll be that bad this time. What I'd like to do is, uh, cut Lectures Two and Three down tohalf their length and then combine them together into a single lecture. I want to add a lecture at the end onWorld Englishes.
W: That's a good idea.
M: I think I'll have the notes ready for you before May 8th.
W: OK, thank you. (停 15 秒)
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M: Welcome back. Up next, a heartwarming story. A Uber driver in Colorado is enjoying viral fame aftergiving his ride-sharing job a fun yet clever boost with a simple idea: Who doesn't love dogs?
Kevin Ferman started bringing his 3-year-old furry companion, Bowie, along on his driving shifts --a decisionhe describes as a no-brainer. "Colorado is such a dog-friendly place, so I was sure people would enjoy having himaround," Kevin explained. "Instantly, it was a big hit. All my passengers loved it. Bowie wasn't just a big hit withpassengers but social media followers as well." Kevin says Bowie became a hit on YouTube and TikTok.
"Sometimes I look at him and wonder if he has any clue that he's kind of famous now," Kevin says. Even amidtheir newfound attention, the pair sticks to what works: Bowie continues to provide plenty of affection and cheerfulenergy, while Kevin stays focused on ensuring every ride is smooth, reliable, and safe. Together, they' ve tumed anordinary Uber trip into a memorable, joy-filled experience.
It seems sometimes the best value-added service is pure companionship and joy. That's the latest on thisuplifting story. More news after this.
