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厦门双十中学2023-2024学年高二（上）开学考试卷
英 语
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第一部分:听力(共20小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分30分)
第一节 听下面5段对话。从所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What does the man find difficult about Shakespeare’s plays
A．The humor. B．The plots. C．The language.
2．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．A festival. B．An ancestor. C．A kind of food.
3．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．At the cleaner’s. B．In a clothing shop. C．In the meeting room.
4．What dress size does the woman want
A．8. B．10. C．12.
5．What can we learn from the conversation
A．The traffic was bad.
B．The woman missed the carnival.
C．The weather was bad for a fortnight.
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 does Sara make the phone call
A．To ask for advice. B．To arrange an outing. C．To cancel an appointment.
7．What does David want to do
A．Go to a dinner party. B．Talk to Sara in person. C．Work on the new case.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．Where is Jim now
A．In a taxi. B．On a bus. C．In his office.
9．What is the woman’s suggestion
A．Going to the city center. B．Taking a short cut home. C．Meeting Jim in the park.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．What made Miss Johnson choose teaching as a profession
A．Pressure from her family. B．Her passion for the work. C．A teacher's encouragement.
11．What does Miss Johnson think is the best part of her job
A．Being with children. B．Winning others' respect. C．Learning different things.
12．What does Miss Johnson want her students to become
A．Lifelong learners. B．Creative thinkers. C．Good communicators.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．What is the man doing
A．Attending a lecture. B．Conducting an interview. C．Holding a press conference.
14．What has the woman been planning to do
A．Take photography classes in an art school.
B．Work as a photographer in the future.
C．Do multiple jobs at the same time.
15．What does a National Geographic kind of photographer do
A．Develop photos of different colors and sizes.
B．Host photographic exhibitions to make money.
C．Present geographic features by photographing in various places.
16．What is the most important thing for commercial shooting
A．To follow some set routines.
B．To satisfy the needs of customers.
C．To express the voices of some people.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．What is the reason for the popularity of ChatGPT
A．It is free to use. B．It helps people learn quickly. C．It can answer people in a simple style.
18．When did ChatGPT come out
A．In November 2022. B．In December 2022. C．In February 2023.
19．What has ChatGPT been used to do
A．Find new sources. B．Write films. C．Build machines.
20．Why does ChatGPT need a large amount of data
A．To create better tools. B．To know humans better. C．To replace its old system.
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
The value-packed, all-inclusive sight-seeing package that combines the best of Sydney’s harbor, city, bay and beach highlights.
A SydneyPass gives you unlimited and flexible travel on the Explorer Buses: the ‘red’ Sydney Explorer shows you around our exciting city sights while the ‘blue’ Bondi Explorer visits Sydney Harbour bays and famous beaches. Take to the water on one of three magnificent daily harbor cruises(游船). You can also travel free on regular Sydney Buses, Sydney Ferries or CityRail services (limited area), so you can go to every corner of this beautiful city.
Imagine browsing at Darling Harbour, tasting the famous seafood at Watsons Bay or enjoying the city lights on an evening ferry cruise. The possibilities and plans are endless with a SydneyPass. Wherever you decide to go, remember that bookings are not required on any of our services so tickets are treated on a first in, first seated basis.
SydneyPasses are available for 3, 5 or 7 days for use over a 7-calendar-day period. With a 3 or 5-day pass you choose on which days out of the 7 you want to use it. All SydneyPasses include a free Airport Express inward trip before starting your 3, 5 or 7 days, and the return trip is valid for 2 months from the first day your ticket was used.
SydneyPass Fares
Sydney Pass Fares
Adult Child* Family**
3-day ticket $90 $45 $225
5-day ticket $120 $60 $300
7-day ticket $140 $70 $350
*A child is defined as anyone from the ages of 4 years to under 16 years. Children under 4 years travel free.
**A family is defined as 2 adults and any number of children from 4 to under 16 years of age from the same family.
21．A SydneyPass doesn’t offer unlimited rides on ________.
A．the Explorer Buses B．the harbor cruises
C．regular Sydney Buses D．CityRail services
22．With a SydneyPass, a traveler can ________.
A．save fares from and to the airport B．take the Sydney Explorer to beaches
C．enjoy the famous seafood for free D．reserve seats easily in a restaurant
23．If 5-day tickets were to be recommended to a mother who travelled with her colleague and her children, aged 3, 6 and 10, what would the lowest cost be
A．$225. B．$300. C．$360. D．$420.
B
We journalists live in a new age of storytelling, with many new multimedia tools. Many young people don’t even realize it’s new. For them, it’s just normal.
This hit home for me as I was sitting with my 2-year-old grandson on a sofa over the Spring Festival holiday. I had brought a children’s book to read. It had simple words and colorful pictures — a perfect match for his age.
Picture this: my grandson sitting on my lap as I hold the book in front so he can see the pictures. As I read, he reaches out and pokes (戳) the page with his finger.
What’s up with that He just likes the pictures, I thought. Then I turned the page and continued. He poked the page even harder. I nearly dropped the book. I was confused: Is there something wrong with this kid
Then I realized what was happening. He was actually a stranger to books. His father frequently amused the boy with a tablet computer which was loaded with colorful pictures that come alive when you poke them. He thought my storybook was like that.
Sorry, kid. This book is not part of your high-tech world. It’s an outdated, lifeless thing. An antique, like your grandfather. Well, I may be old, but I’m not hopelessly challenged, digitally speaking. I edit video and produce audio. I use mobile payment. I’ve even built websites.
There’s one notable gap in my new-media experience, however: I’ve spent little time in front of a camera, since I have a face made for radio. But that didn’t stop China Daily from asking me last week to share a personal story for a video project about the integration of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei province.
Anyway, grandpa is now an internet star — two minutes of fame! I promise not to let it go to my head. But I will make sure my 2-year-old grandson sees it on his tablet.
24．What do the underlined words “hit home for me” mean in paragraph 2
A．Provided shelter for me. B．Became very clear to me.
C．Took the pressure off me. D．Worked quite well on me.
25．Why did the kid poke the storybook
A．He took it for a tablet computer. B．He disliked the colorful pictures.
C．He was angry with his grandpa. D．He wanted to read it by himself.
26．What does the author think of himself
A．Socially ambitious. B．Physically attractive.
C．Financially independent. D．Digitally competent.
27．What can we learn about the author as a journalist
A．He lacks experience in his job. B．He seldom appears on television.
C．He manages a video department. D．He often interviews internet stars.
C
Workers at the National Galleries of Scotland recently experienced quite a surprise after they X-rayed a painting by Vincent van Gogh. Hidden on the back of the painting Head of a Peasant Woman, which Van Gogh completed in 1885, was a self-portrait (自画像) of the Dutch painter. No one had ever found it.
The hidden self-portrait had been covered by glue and cardboard that had been attached to the back of the painting. “It was absolutely exciting,” Lesley Stevenson, the museum’s worker, said about the discovery. “We
weren’t expecting much of the little painting when we performed the scans,” she said. But museum experts quickly changed their expectations when they looked at the X-rays. “We didn’t see much of the peasant woman, but we saw the lead white that Van Gogh used for his face showing up after the X-ray went through the cardboard,” she added.
Van Gogh painted Head of a Peasant Woman as part of a series of works focused on the working-class residents of Nuenen, a small farming community in the southern part of the Netherlands where he lived briefly in the 1880s. The woman in the painting is Gordina de Groot, a farm worker. She wears a white headpiece. In a letter that Van Gogh penned about the series in 1885 to Anton Kerssemakers, a friend, he described his excitement at his working-class subjects. “I’m working with great pleasure these days, for I would rather paint people than paint anything else,” he wrote.
Van Gogh also loved creating self-portraits, producing about 20 paintings of himself by the end of his life while he was living in Paris. Recreating his own image was a cheap way for him to practice portraiture as he didn't
have to spend money hiring models, according to a report.
Art historians at the National Galleries hope that the hidden self-portrait may help us understand the life of the artist. The museum is currently considering how to best remove the unwanted protective materials without harming the painting.
28. What can be learned about the self-portrait on the back of the painting
A. It isn’t in very good condition. B. It describes a well-known woman.
C. It wasn’t known to exist for a long time. D. It was sold to another artist by Van Gogh.
29. What do Stevenson’s words mainly show about the discovery
A. It was a wonderful surprise. B. It failed to meet her expectations.
C. It was the result of her great efforts. D. It deepened her understanding of Van Gogh’s life.
30. What did Van Gogh tell his friend in the letter
A. He was encouraged to try different subjects.
B. He was glad to find his love for figure paintings.
C. He was attracted by the lifestyle of people in Nuenen.
D. He wanted to improve the living conditions of the farmers.
31. What would be the best title for the text
A. X-rays can do harm to artworks
B. Van Gogh sent a secret message to his friend
C. Modern technology has a great influence on art
D. Van Gogh's hidden self-portrait draws public attention
D
During an interview for one of my books, my interviewer said something I still think about often. Annoyed by the level of distraction (干扰) in his open office, he said, “That’s why I have a membership at the coworking space across the street — so I can focus”. His comment struck me as strange. After all, coworking spaces also typically use an open office layout(布局). But I recently came across a study that shows why his approach works.
The researchers examined various levels of noise on participants as they completed tests of creative thinking. They were randomly divided into four groups and exposed to various noise levels in the background, from total silence to 50 decibels (分贝), 70 decibels, and 85 decibels. The differences between most of the groups were statistically insignificant; however, the participants in the 70 decibels group — those exposed to a level of noise similar to background chatter in a coffee shop — significantly outperformed the other groups. Since the effects were small, this may suggest that our creative thinking does not differ that much in response to total silence and 85 decibels of background noise.
But since the results at 70 decibels were significant, the study also suggests that the right level of background noise — not too loud and not total silence — may actually improve one’s creative thinking ability. The right level of background noise may interrupt our normal patterns of thinking just enough to allow our imaginations to wander, without making it impossible to focus. This kind of “distracted focus” appears to be the best state for working on creative tasks.
So why do so many of us hate our open offices The problem may be that, in our offices, we can’t stop ourselves from getting drawn into others’ conversations while we’re trying to focus. Indeed, the researchers found that face-to-face interactions and conversations affect the creative process, and yet a coworking space or a coffee shop provides a certain level of noise while also providing freedom from interruptions.
32．Why does the interviewer prefer a coworking space
A．It helps him concentrate. B．It blocks out background noise.
C．It has a pleasant atmosphere. D．It encourages face-to-face interactions.
33．Which level of background noise may promote creative thinking ability
A．Total silence. B．50 decibels C．70 decibels. D．85 decibels.
34．What makes an open office unwelcome to many people
A．Personal privacy unprotected. B．Limited working space.
C．Restrictions on group discussion. D．Constant interruptions.
35．What can we infer about the author from the text
A．He’s a news reporter. B．He’s an office manager.
C．He’s a professional designer. D．He’s a published writer.
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选项。
Some people prefer to have a bite to eat before hitting the gym, known as a fed workout. Others would like to wait until after exercising to refuel their bodies, called a fasted workout. 36 Many experts say there’s no easy answer because it depends on the person.
If you want energy and strength for an ideal workout, you need fuel. A fed workout will provide your body with power. Eating before exercise may help you sustain longer sessions and lift heavier weights. 37 Muscle preservation is also an essential component of strengthening your body. Nitrogen (氮) is critical for processing protein that builds healthy muscles. People tend to lose less nitrogen during a fed workout than a fasted one.
Many fitness enthusiasts are not on board with this idea. They report feeling sick and inactive while trying to exercise after eating. With a fasted workout, you may not get the usual indigestion. Experts for fasted workouts further claim that eating afterwards makes your body use its fat reserves for energy, meaning you will burn more fat. 38 It can cause a sudden drop in your blood glucose (葡萄糖) levels, and you may feel dizzy. You may even be more likely to overeat.
39 Not all foods are created equal. For example, if you choose a fed workout, you’ll probably lose a lot of water during an intense training, so you should consider drinking some beforehand. With a fasted workout, it would help if you had some nutrition right after your session is complete. Drink some water. Then, have a light meal or nutritional snack.
Deciding when to eat for an ideal workout is a personal choice. Both fasted workouts and fed activities have their benefits and shortcomings. 40
A．However, a fasted workout might not work for you.
B．How your body will respond is based on your workout intensity.
C．These benefits can result in burning more fat and shaping a slimmer body.
D．To eat or not to eat, that is the question on many fitness enthusiasts’ minds.
E．Think thoroughly and discuss with your fitness instructor before taking a choice.
F．Knowing what to eat for an ideal workout is just as important as knowing when to eat.
G．A person doing a 30-minute session a day may not have a problem with fasted workouts.
第三部分 完形填空
第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When my father and I traveled to Paris, Notre Dame was our first stop. But when we arrived at Notre Dame, we saw a long line outside it. Even so, we didn’t want to 41 . We decided to go to the back garden of Notre Dame where there were few tourists.
Immersed in the beautiful natural scenery, we wanted to take some 42 photos. As we tried to find a photographer, a tall, slim Frenchman 43 toward us and showed us he was willing to take pictures for us.
Trying to get the perfect shot, he kept changing the 44 of the camera. However, after a few 45 , he didn’t return our camera. His behavior confused us. But after a while, it became 46 . He asked for 10 euros as payment before he would return our camera.
At that point, I was so angry that I 47 to argue with him. But my father stopped me and paid the money, with a (n) 48 expression on his face, the man walked away quickly to search for his next 49 .
Later, my father 50 to me: There’s no such thing as a free lunch. So it’s 51 to ask for a payment after taking photos for us. But if someone offers to help you, never 52 the kindness just because of this particular event. Most acts of kindness are pure and without any 53 intention.
54 , we met a lot of warm-hearted locals who guided us and lent a hand when we needed them. So just remember, we can’t throw away the 55 because of its core.
41. A. set out B. miss out C. put aside D. come about
42. A. memorable B. adorable C. available D. remarkable
43. A. marched B. headed C. crashed D. wandered
44. A. angel B. eagle C. angle D. edge
45. A. signposts B. laps C. shots D. films
46. A. shallow B. visible C. ridiculous D. clear
47. A. attempted B. planned C. expected D. hesitated
48. A. awkward B. satisfied C. indifferent D. disgusting
49. A. purpose B. target C. agent D. clerk
50. A. complained B. claimed C. explained D. argued
51. A. forgivable B. necessary C. unusual D. convenient
52. A. ignore B. judge C. pause D. reject
53. A. negative B. harmless C. critical D. genuine
54. A. Apparently B. Luckily C. Gradually D. Eventually
55. A. banana B. object C. item D. apple
第二节 (共15小题；每小题1分, 满分15分)3500词汇表检查第二部分
56. Only a few journalists _______________ the story, which was about the president.
A. dared covered B. dare covered C. dare to cover D. dared to cover
57. ---You really weren’t very nice to her. ---Well, she _______________ it!
A. delivered B. declared C. deserved D. determined
58. My father is a lawyer, and he discouraged me _________ entering the field.
A. into B. of C. out of D. from
59. You would be unlucky to see sharks, but these are no problem if you don’t ______them.
A. disappoint B. disturb C. discourage D. discover
60. The experts suggest that the new teaching methods be ______ in the classroom.
A. employed B. equipped C. existed D. favored
61. The woman _______ politics in 1996, and two years later she was made president.
A. entered B. explored C. excited D. envied
62. He ______ death in the car accident.
A. escaped narrow B. narrowly escaped C. escaped extremely D. extremely escaped
63. The continued tension could ______ into more violence.
experience B. expose C. exist D. explode
64. We can advise the manger, but in the end, it is he who has the ____ say.
A. female B. fond C. final D. full
65. Because of _________ competition, prices of food are likely to drop.
A. federal B. fierce C. friendly D. fundament
66. Red lights __________ them a warning.
A. followed B. filled C. flowed D. flashed
67. I missed a _____________ opportunity to become a millionaire.
A. gold B. golden C. gifted D. generous
68. Her confidence ____________, and soon she was able to go out driving on her own.
A. gained B. grew C. greeted D. glared
69. The teenagers often help ____________ water and food to those people in need.
A. give off B. give up C. give out D. give in
70. When asked about their opinions about the schoolmaster, many teachers would prefer to see him step aside ________ younger men.
A. in terms of B. in need of C. in favor of D. in praise of
第四部分 写作 (共两节, 满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
假如你是李华，要参加一个关于电影评论的征文活动。请根据以下要点推荐一部电影投稿，要点如下：
1. 选择一部你喜欢的电影；
2. 简单描述电影情节；
3. 你对影片的评价及感悟。
注意：1.词数100词左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
My Favorite Movie
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。
“Do you mind if I join you ” I asked the two women seated at the table. As a new employee, I felt awkward about approaching them, but there were no other seats in the dining hall. Then I introduced myself and sat down. The two women nodded to me and continued chatting.
While eating my lunch, suddenly I was shocked by one of the women’s words. She said, “My family has decided to give up our dog and let her live on her own. She just can’t fit into our family. And no one wants her.”
Coming from a family whose home could be a petting zoo, I was shocked to think that people could be so heartless. Feeling concerned about the dog, I asked my new co-worker a few questions about the dog. She shared that the dog’s name was Lady. She had trained as a guide dog for the blind, but she failed her final test because she wanted too many hugs after completing her tasks.
I asked the woman to give me some time to contact my mom as we would consider adopting her. Since my mom had a kind heart, I knew she would agree and that Lady would have a home with us. After work, I drove to pick up Lady. An old woman greeted me at the door, leading me to the kitchen. There sat this beautiful but very thin dog, lying in the corner and licking (舔) her right paw. “She did that to herself,” the woman said as she pointed to the injured paw. She continued, “That dog is hopeless!” The woman then took a broom and forced Lady to stand with the broom. There were no goodbyes from this family, just a sense of relief because Lady was no longer their problem.
I sat on the sidewalk with her and introduced myself. For me, it was love at first sight. She had a beautiful face, but the saddest eyes. “Lady,” I said. “I’m taking you to your new home. And I promise you that my family will always love you. Please give us a chance.” I helped Lady get into my car, and our new journey began.
Paragraph 1:As I pulled into our driveway, my mom was waiting with open arms and delicious dog treats. Paragraph 2:One day, my mom did something magic which made Lady start to open her heart.
厦门双十中学2023-2024高二（上）开学考试卷
英语参考答案
第一部分:听力(共20小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分30分)
1．C 2．A 3．A 4．C 5．B 6．C 7．B 8．A 9．B 10．B
11．A 12．A 13．B 14．A 15．C 16．B 17．C 18．A 19．B 20．B
第二部分 阅读 (共两节, 每小题2.5分，满分50分)
21. D 22. A 23. C 24. B 25. A 26. D 27. B 28. C 29. A 30. B
31. D 32. A 33. C 34. D 35. D 36. D 37. C 38. A 39. F 40. E
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)
41. B 42.A 43. B 44.C 45.C 46. D 47. A 48. B 49. B 50. C
51. A 52. D 53. A 54. B 55. D
第二节 (共15小题；每小题1分, 满分15分)
56. D 57. C 58. D 59. B 60. A 61. A 62. B 63. D
64. C 65. B 66. D 67. B 68. B 69. C 70. C
第四部分 写作 (共两节, 满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
My Favorite Movie
The movie I adore most is The Million Pound Bank Note, which is based upon a story by Mark Twain.
In the movie, Henry Adams, the main character, landed in England by accident with no money or friends. By chance, he is made the subject of a bet by two wealthy brothers on whether someone could live in London for a month with a million pound bank note. With the large bank note, Henry finds that people’s attitudes towards him change greatly. The film, with excellent acting, beautiful music and interesting plots, is a real success.
I liked the play because of some exciting twists and turns. I also learned that success is not measured by how much money you have. It is totally worth seeing.
第二节(满分25分)
Paragraph 1:
　As I pulled into our driveway, my mom was waiting with open arms and delicious dog treats. We led Lady to our house where my mom had placed a comfortable dog bed on the floor for her, and then treated her injuries. When my mom heard about the old woman with the broom, she asked us to hide every broom in the house. Days passed. While my mom made more generous moves to Lady, she remained distant and seldom left her bed. This challenge between my mom and Lady went on for a few discouraging weeks.
Paragraph 2:
　One day, my mom did something magical which made Lady start to open her heart. With no one else in the kitchen, my mom sat on the floor, talking one-on-one with Lady. Hours passed, and both of them walked out of the kitchen. When I asked my mom how this miracle happened, she joked, “Just a girl talk about acceptance in dog language!” It was as though Lady felt warmth and love from my mom and understood her words. From then on, we had a playmate who shared our laughs, tears and hugs.
听力原稿
【Text 1】
M: So, you are learning about English literature. Do you like Shakespeare’s plays
W: I do. The plots are good, and there is a lot of humor in them.
M: Yes, this is also what I like about his plays, although I always have trouble with the old English language.
【Text 2】
M: Lisa, what is Tomb-sweeping Day
W: It’s a traditional Chinese festival where we pay respect to our ancestors and dead family members.
M: Oh, I see you guys eat some green dumplings. What are they made of
W: Sticky rice and vegetable juice with red beans inside.
【Text 3】
W: Excuse me, what can I do for you
M: I’d like this shirt to be dry-cleaned. And I have to wear it this afternoon to attend a business meeting. Do you have an urgent service
W: Sure. You can take it away in three hours.
【Text 4】
M: Can I help you
W: I’m looking for a size twelve dress.
M: Oh, let me see. An eight, a ten. Ah, you’re lucky. I have the prettiest dress here in a twelve. Why don’t you try it on
【Text 5】
W: I would have come back a week earlier, but the weather was so bad. We couldn’t travel.
M: That’s a real pity. The carnival lasted a fortnight and only finished yesterday.
【Text 6】
M: Hello, Sara.
W: Hello, David. I can’t come for dinner tonight. Sorry.
M: Oh, what happened
W: We’ve got a new case and things get pretty crazy here in the office.
M: Well, then I’ll come to you.
W: No, no, not tonight. Let me see if I can arrange another night.
M: Sara, please. We need to talk. It’s about my job.
W: Then tell me on the phone.
M: No, it’s better if we do it in person. How about tomorrow night
W: I’m not sure. You can give me a call tomorrow afternoon.
M: OK.
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W: Jim will call on us this afternoon. Do you know where he is now
M: Er... wait. Let me see. He has sent two messages saying that he’s done with his work at the office and got a taxi and... and he’ll arrive in twenty minutes.
W: We can’t keep him waiting outside our home. We have to hurry.
M: But it takes at least half an hour to get to the city center by bus. Look at the traffic.
W: Let’s get off. We can save at least twenty minutes by walking through the park.
M: Are you sure
W: Yes. A hundred percent.
【Text 8】
M: Welcome to our program, Miss Johnson. Congratulations on winning the Teacher of the Year award.
W: Thank you, Peter. I’m more than happy to be here.
M: What inspired you to be a teacher, Miss Johnson
W: Well, I’ve always loved to learn, but I’ve enjoyed teaching others even more. It’s in the family.
M: Could you tell us what the best part about your job is
W: Getting to know all of the different kids and communicating with them. I have always loved kids.
So, I will always enjoy that part of my job.
M: Then, what do you hope to achieve by being a teacher
W: My goal is to help my students develop awareness of their strengths, weaknesses, and learning needs, and to enable them to learn throughout their lives.
M: That sounds great.
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M: Hi, Marina. Can I ask a few questions
W: Yes, sure, go ahead.
M: As a photographer, you are quite successful. Can you tell me who can become a photographer
W: Anyone can become a photographer, as long as you want it. It’s not like you need a degree or certificate or anything. Yes, I’ve been planning to take photography classes in an art school in the UK, but before this, I’d already been working as a photographer for years — I started by using my phone in junior high. Some of my photographer friends do other jobs at the same time — they are music makers, vloggers and directors.
M: What does a photographer usually do
W: There are different kinds of photographers and our lives and work can be quite different, too. A National Geographic kind of photographer may travel to different places, taking photos of architecture, landscapes and animals. But fashion photographers like me, mainly do two things — commercial shoots and our own creative projects. The former is for making money and offering service to customers. The latter is for expression — we post these photos on our own social media, submit them to media outlets and contests, or host photographic exhibitions to show them off.
M: What makes a good photographer
W: For commercial shooting, there are some routines that we can follow and the most important thing is to meet the needs of our customers. For our own shoots, what matters most is that you have something that you want to express, and these things can be received or understood by a certain group of people who think similarly.
M: Thanks for having given the interview.
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Recently, an AI powered chatbot called ChatGPT has drawn lots of attention. It becomes popular because it is able to understand human language and respond in a simple style. It can answer questions, take part in discussions, and even provide helpful suggestions. Since it came out on November 30th, 2022, ChatGPT has been used to write books, essays and films. It has also been able to write computer code for websites. ChatGPT was created to help people better communicate with machines and to make it easier to get information quickly. ChatGPT works by taking in large amounts of text data from a variety of sources. This allows the system to learn how language works and how to understand humans better than any other AI system. It can create suitable responses based on a person’s needs. All in all, ChatGPT is a powerful tool that will make it easier for people to communicate with machines and robots.

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