4 Read the interview. 阅读采访。
Journalist: Sara! Huge congratulations on the award! The teahouse you designed has such a peaceful feeling. Did you always want to be a designer?
Sara: Thank you! Actually, I started as a painter. But I wanted beauty to be part of people’s everyday lives — not just something on the wall. So I switched to interior design.
Journalist: That’s a big change! Do you regret studying painting in college?
Sara: Not at all. I loved painting — it taught me how light shapes a space and how colours work together. Now, I handle almost everything in a project — from space planning and material selection to colour schemes (配色方案), lighting and even furniture.
Journalist: You’ve worked on all kinds of projects. How is being an interior designer different from being a painter?
Sara: As a painter, I worked alone; it was personal and quiet. Now, I work with people and for people. My work becomes part of their daily lives — and that’s deeply meaningful.
Journalist: What are some challenges in your work?
Sara: Changing careers wasn’t easy — I’ve had to improve my skills. AI also brings challenges. Some people worry it might replace us. But I don’t think so. Design isn’t just about looks; it’s about understanding people’s emotions and behaviour. AI can’t offer that human touch.
Journalist: That’s good to hear! What would you tell teens who aren’t sure about their future careers?
Sara: Don’t be afraid to change paths if needed. My art training became my strength. Stay curious and keep learning. Also, ask yourself: How can I use my talents to make life better for others? And remember — develop your own style. You can’t please everyone, and that’s okay. The future belongs to those who bring both knowledge and heart to what they do.
Journalist: Thank you. That’s truly inspiring.
Sara: My pleasure. Great spaces aren’t just seen. They’re felt.
4-1 Make notes about the interview. 根据采访补全笔记。
Job
• In the past: A painter
• At present: (1)
Responsibilities
• (2) like space planning, materials, colours, lighting and furniture
• Working on (3)
Requirements
• Working with people and for people
• Understanding people’s (4)
Suggestions
• Don’t fear (5) .
• Stay (6) .
• Develop (7) .
4-2 Match the following quotes by Sara with their meanings. 将下列萨拉的引言与其含义配对。

(1) An interior designer (2) Handling (almost) everything (in a project)(3) all kinds of projects (4) emotions and behaviour (5) changing paths(6) curious and keep learning (7) your own style
(1) B (2) A (3) C

【分析】
本题分为两部分，4-1要求依据采访内容补全笔记，需精准定位原文对应细节；4-2为引言与含义配对，需匹配引言的核心含义与原文表述，解题核心是仔细阅读采访文本，找到每个问题对应的原文关键信息，确保提取内容准确。
【解析】
4-1 补全笔记：
(1) 由原文Sara的表述“So I switched to interior design”可知，她现在的职业是室内设计师，故填An interior designer；
(2) 原文提到“Now, I handle almost everything in a project — from space planning and material selection to colour schemes, lighting and even furniture”，对应职责内容，故填Handling (almost) everything (in a project)；
(3) 原文Journalist询问“You’ve worked on all kinds of projects”，说明她的工作涉及各类项目，故填all kinds of projects；
(4) 原文Sara指出设计的核心是“understanding people’s emotions and behaviour”，故填emotions and behaviour；
(5) 原文给青少年的建议中提到“Don’t be afraid to change paths”，故填changing paths；
(6) 原文建议“Stay curious and keep learning”，故填curious and keep learning；
(7) 原文建议“develop your own style”，故填your own style；
4-2 配对：根据引言的核心含义与原文对应内容，得出配对结果为(1) B (2) A (3) C。
【答案】
4-1 (1) An interior designer (2) Handling (almost) everything (in a project) (3) all kinds of projects (4) emotions and behaviour (5) changing paths (6) curious and keep learning (7) your own style
4-2 (1) B (2) A (3) C
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、信息提取
【点评】
本题考查学生从采访文本中定位并提取关键信息的能力，属于基础阅读题型，需仔细梳理原文与问题的对应关系，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.6