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绝密★考试结束前
2023学年第二学期期中联考
高二英语试题
考生须知：
1.本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)，本卷满分 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卷上，写在试卷上无效；
4.考试结束后，只需上交答题卷。
第Ⅰ卷
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，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. What will Karen do next
A. Take a photo. B. Download an app. C. Plant some flowers.
2. When does Tom plan to leave for the party
A. At 6:30 pm. B. At 6:40 pm. C. At 7:00 pm.
3. How does the woman find the surrounding area
A. Noisy. B. Unsafe. C. Great.
4. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A book. B. A website. C. A match.
5. What does the man suggest doing tonight
A. Eating out. B. Cooking at home. C. Going to a seafood market.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. What does Lisa like doing in her spare time
A. Reading books. B. Watching movies. C. Doing outdoor sports.
7. What does the man probably want to be
A. An artist. B. A writer. C. A historian.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What is the play mainly about
A. A touching love story. B. The life of a family. C. The childhood of an actor.
9. What are the speakers going to do next
A. Book the tickets. B. Go to the theater. C. Check the show time.
听第8段材料，回答第10至 12题。
10. What did Henry do at Antelope Park
A. He took a walk. B. He shared health tips. C. He did some volunteer work.
11. How long did the event last
A. Three hours. B. Four hours. C. Five hours.
12. Why did the woman call Henry this afternoon
A. To ask a favor. B. To extend an invitation. C. To ask about homework.
听第9段材料，回答第13至 16题。
13. Why will Jim like the tour in Mike’s opinion
A. He wants to enjoy the scenery.
B. He expects to div e in the sea.
C. He is interested in sea animals.
14. Which is included in the tour
A. A one-way train ticket. B. A sandwich lunch. C. A souvenir.
15. What is the cost of the tour for a 14-year-old child
A.$120. B.$130. C.$145.
16. Where are most probably the speakers
A. At home. B. At an ocean park. C. At a travel agency.
听第10段材料, 回答第17至 20题。
17. What subject did the speaker teach
A. Art. B. Math. C. English.
18. Where did the speaker volunteer
A. In a village. B. In a town. C. In a city.
19. What do we know about the speaker
A. He shared a room with others.
B. He used a swimming pool for free.
C. He received three traditional meals every day.
20. What is the speaker doing
A. Making a trip plan. B. Introducing a scenic spot. C. Sharing a volunteer experience.
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，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
A
Jaw-dropping architecture isn’t new. We’re still fascinated by the Great Pyramid built 4,500 years ago! Read for more recent examples of innovative buildings constructed using modern technology.
Crooked House (Poland)
COMPLETED:2004
With its curved (弯曲的) walls and roof, it is popular with photographers. However, staring at it for too long might make you dizzy! Inside is a typical mall and office building. A favorite feature is the Wall of Fame, with signatures from Polish celebrities (名人). It’s modeled after the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Cube Houses (Netherlands)
COMPLETED: 1984
The Cube Houses are a popular attraction, but they are also real houses that people live in! The furniture is tailor-made to fit the strange angles where the walls meet. Architect Piet Blom designed the homes based on the idea of “living as an urban roof,” with the housing above and the courtyards, shops, and even a chess museum below.
Wonder Works (US)
COMPLETED: 2006
Looking at the cracks in this building, you might think, is it about to collapse But it’s all an illusion(幻觉). This indoor amusement park is actually pretty normal. The upside-down features are just for show. Inside are more than hands-on science exhibits and activities, including a laser-tag zone and a hurricane-force wind tunnel!
Guangzhou Opera House (China)
COMPLETED:2010
It was designed by Iraqi-born architect Zaha Hadid. She said she let natural places inspire her buildings, such as this opera house on the Pearl River. She used latest construction and design methods to make her design a reality. GPS positioning and laser techniques helped shape the structure, which includes tons of steel and glass.
21. What makes Cube Houses different from the others in the list
A. Its latest techniques. B. Its residents inside.
C. Its famous signatures. D. Its upside-down features.
22. Which building might best suit science majors
A. Crooked House B. Cube Houses
C. Wonder Works D. Guangzhou Opera House
23. What is the purpose of this passage
A. To introduce amazing architecture. B. To advertise specifically-designed programs.
C. To inspire students to make innovations. D. To urge people to protect historical buildings.
B
My biggest regret of 2023 was the relationship to my smartphone. I spent the equal of January, February and March looking at that tiny screen. While some of that time was necessary for work, or staying connected with family, I became glued to it. This habit started to make me feel uneasy.
So, in December, I made a big change. I swapped my expensive iPhone for a basic flip phone (翻盖手机), which only cost $108. This decision was met with disbelief, especially from my seven-year-old daughter who couldn’t understand why I chose such a device. However, I was determined to reduce my screen time and take back control of my life.
Making the switch was neither easy nor fast. I had to adjust to its limited functions and learn to live without the convenience of having everything at my fingertips. There were moments when I felt frustrated, like when I couldn’t use a smartphone app to charge my electric car or navigate without Google Maps. Despite these challenges, I survived, and even progressed during the month.
It was a relief to disconnect my brain from the internet regularly and for hours at a time. I read four books. I even did a magic” jigsaw puzzle. After two weeks, I noticed I’d lost my thumb twitch”— physical desire to check my phone in the morning, at red lights, waiting for an elevator or at any other moment when my mind had a brief opportunity to wander.
“Our health is struggling against many of these services and companies that are competing for our time and our energy and our attention,” said Matthew Buman, a professor of movement sciences at Arizona State University. I told him about my own strategy —the flip phone. He said it probably made my mind feel more free and feel as if I had more time both true), but that in our society, it’s hard to maintain that in the long term.”
24. What made the author change her relationship with her smartphone
A. Her intention to work harder. B. Her desire to contact her family.
C. Her decision to try something new. D. Her guilt about overuse of the phone.
25. How did the author’s daughter respond to the new flip phone
A. Proud of the wise choice. B. Astonished at the low price.
C. Confused by the unexpected switch. D. Delighted at the new device.
26. What was the benefit the author noticed after switching to a flip phone
A. Efficiency in navigating. B. Control over her life.
C. Convenience to charge her car. D. Desire to check her phone.
27. Why did Matthew Buman think it difficult to maintain the author’s strategy in the long term
A. The author might find it hard to disconnect from the internet.
B. The author’s health might suffer due to the lack of connectivity.
C. The author might miss the convenience of having a smartphone.
D. The author might struggle to adapt to the limited functions of a flip phone.
C
It is now possible to generate fake but realistic content with little more than the click of a mouse. This can be fun: a TikTok account on which an artificial Tom Cruise wearing a purple robe sings Tiny Dancer” o Paris Hilton holding a toy dog has attracted 5.1 million followers. However, this technology also causes challenges. Cheaters can copy loved ones’ voices with just ten seconds, and AI-generated celebrities advertise questionable products online. Fake videos of politicians are also spreading rapidly.
The fundamental problem is an old one. From the printing press to the internet, new technologies have often made it easier to spread untruths or pretend to be the trustworthy. While humans have traditionally relied on shortcuts to detect fakes, such as spelling mistakes or strangely rendered (渲染的) hands in I-generated images, these signs are becoming less reliable as AI continues to improve. The arms race between generating and detecting fakes currently favors the former, and it seems that eventually, AI models will be able to produce perfect fakes.
This rapid advancement in AI technology raises serious concerns. For example, it could lead to a world where any photograph of a person can be used for blackmail (敲诈). Additionally, anyone could create a video of a political leader announcing a nuclear first strike, causing widespread panic.
Despite these awful possibilities, societies will adapt to the rise of fake content. People will learn to distrust images, audio, or video as proof of events, similar to how they view drawings. Instead, the focus will shift to identifying the source of content, with reliable sources becoming increasingly important.
It may sound strange, but this was true for most of history. While AI technology presents significant challenges, it is not the end of the marketplace of ideas. Over time, the fakes that rise will mostly be the funny ones.
28. What is the main concern over the ability of AI to generate realistic fake content
A. It makes people pretend to be someone else.
B. It enables cheaters to promote fake products online.
C. It causes arms race between generating and detecting fakes.
D. It makes it difficult to distinguish the real content from the fake.
29. What are people advised to focus on when ensuring the reliability of content
A. Its source. B. Its visual quality. C. Its popularity. D. Its emotional impact.
30. What does the author convey in the last paragraph
A. Funny fakes will be the only one that rise in the future.
B. The rise of fakes content will not des troy the exchange of ideas.
C. People will find it necessary to distinguish AI-made content from reality.
D. People will no longer trust any form of media owing to the flood of fakes.
31. What is the best title for the text
A. Fun and Fear of Videos: AI is Changing Our World
B. AI-Generated Fakes: A Challenge to Truth and Trust
C. From Laughs to Lies: The Impact of AI-Created Videos
D. Daw n for Digital Art: Welcoming the Era of AI-Made Content
D
To Swedes, the scent of surstr mming (鲱鱼罐头) is pleasant, but to most others, it’s sickening. This contrast highlights the role of culture in shaping our perceptions (见解) of scent. However, researchers now suggest that bi ology might play a more significant role than previously thought.
Artin Arshamian, a neuroscientist at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden, and Asifa Majid, a psychologist at the University of Oxford, noticed from their own previous work that people from different cultures described smells differently. They also knew from past experiments by other researchers that culture was important in determining which sorts of faces people found beautiful. Thus, they expected to see a similar phenomenon with smells.
The researchers conducted a study involving nine diverse groups of people, including hunter-gatherers in Mexico, farmers in Ecuador, and residents of cities like Mexico City and Bangkok. They were presented with ten smells, ranging from isovaleric acid to vanilla extract, and asked to rate them according to pleasantness. The results showed high consistency across cultures, with isovaleric acid universally disliked and vanilla extract mostly enjoyed.
Interestingly, the chemical composition of the smells accounted for 41% of the reactions, while cultural factors only explained 6%. It is quite different in the case of visual perception of faces, where a person’s culture makes up 50% of the explanation for which faces they find beautiful. Meanwhile, the researchers identified an “eye of the beholder” effect in our perceptions of scent. This phenomenon, though less obvious than in visual perception, represents the personal preferences that are shaped by influences outside individual culture, accounting for 54% of the differences in which smells people liked.
This study suggests that our sense of smell may be more influenced by biological factors than cultural ones. It challenges the idea that culture alone determines what we find pleasant or unpleasant and opens up new ways of exploring the biological basis of our senses.
32. What is the initial purpose of the research
A. To explore how culture affects our sense of smell.
B. To prove all people enjoy the scent of surstr mming.
C. To examine geography plays a role in scent perception.
D. To confirm biology has an influence on scent perception.
33. How did the researchers conduct the research
A. By making questionnaire surveys. B. By recording participants’ reactions.
C. By comparing cultural backgrounds. D. By referring to previous study reports.
34. The underlined “eye of the beholder” effect mentioned in the research refers to ________.
A. the standard of beauty across different cultures
B. the role of culture in shaping our sense of smell
C. the impact of personal preferences on scent perception
D. the influence of outside factors on our visual preference
35. What can be inferred from the participants’ reactions to isovaleric acid
A. They were familiar with isovaleric acid beforehand.
B. They hated isovaleric acid all due to its unpleasant smell.
C. Their reactions to the scent of isovaleric acid varied among cultures.
D. Their dislike for isovaleric acid was based more on biological factors.
第二节: (共5 小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，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。
Ways To Unlock Your Inner Motivation
Do you start something and then leave it midway Do you also feel an enthusiastic rush at the beginning of new things but lose motivation after some time Don’t worry! 36 They can be the stepping stones in your journey to achieve your dreams.
Set a “SMART” goal. Goal setting is always the first step but what is the true essence of a goal Can it be considered a goal to write a 50,000-word book in one day Your goal has to be “SMART”—specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound. Setting a “SMART” goal will help you clarify what you are trying to achieve, and how you have to divide your time to achieve it. 37
38 We all have that one Why inside of us that pushes us to work hard and reminds us where we have to go. It can be anything like financial freedom, trying to prove yourself, a desire to make an impact, or simply having something meaningful in life. Finding your Why will help you connect with your goal on a deeper level.
Share your goal. 39 In that way, they can help you stay motivated by reminding you of what you want. Your partner can be anyone you trust but remember, be very wise while selecting them because you are only as good as the company you keep.
Visualize your success. This is a mental exercise. Along the way, keep visualizing your success. 40 Keep a record of everything that you do. You can write it in your journal and you can also record your next steps. Tracking your goals fuels motivation.
A. Act on your reminder.
B. Identify your inner source.
C. Get a partner to tell them what you want to achieve.
D. Having a taste of it will help you stay hungry for more.
E. Creating a visual representation board can be really helpful.
F. It will tell you whether your goal is re levant and achievable or not.
G. I will explain some important ways that help to keep my motivation.
第三部分：语言知识运用(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。
My friend Megan texted about a puppy needing a home, attaching photos. As an animal shelter owner, I am always looking to 41 my family. After buying land in 2017, I opened Charlotte’s Freedom Farm, named after my first 42 , a lamb with one ear. With the profits from my four pet supply stores, I have 43 up to 200 animals.
The puppy, Winnie, was deserted for its bad front legs, but instantly 44 my heart with his big brown eyes and f loppy ears. His unique appearance 45 me of a kangaroo, so I started an Instagram page for him, @winnie_ theroo.
At Pawsability, Winnie received 46 wheels, allowing him to move freely and merrily. 47 by his journey, I wrote a book, “Winnie’s Warriors,” sharing his story and those of other 48 dogs at the farm. While some people initially 49 him, they quickly realize that Winnie and his friends are living their best lives on the farm. His Instagram following continues to 50 , with fans finding inspiration in his 51 . He brings joy and laughter into our lives every day.
As Winnie’s family member, I am incredibly 52 of him. He has 53 me so much about love, acceptance and resilience. Animals like Winnie 54 to be celebrated and cherished, as they have displayed the 55 that exists even in the face of hardships.
41. A. unite B. comfort C. expand D. defend
42. A. purchase B. rescue C. contact D. search
43. A. housed B. listed C. found D. reached
44. A. healed B. won C. struck D. attracted
45. A. convinced B. freed C. reminded D. informed
46. A. heart-shaped B. custom-made C. hand-picked D. mass-produced
47. A. Enriched B. Relieved C. Driven D. Inspired
48. A. athletic B. loyal C. normal D. disabled
49. A. pity B. doubt C. praise D. support
50. A. work B. update C. grow D. count
51. A. optimism B. strength C. bravery D. excellence
52. A. patient B. mindful C. content D. proud
53. A. changed B. told C. taught D. ordered
54. A. seek B. dream C. tend D. deserve
55. A. closeness B. care C. beauty D. kindness
第Ⅱ卷
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。
The Lion Dance, a treasured art form in Guangdong province and among Southeast Asian Chinese communities, 56 (dominate) by men since it came into being in the Three Kingdoms Period, 57 an outstanding girls’ team, the Nanxing Hexingtang Women’s Lion Dance Team from Renhe town in Guangzhou, challenges this convention. This group of teenage girls has made their mark by creating unique elements such as special flags and banners 58 (label) “women’s team”, crafting pink and purple lion heads, and even designing 59 lion head inspired by a female general named Mu Guiying from Yue Opera.
At the Maofeng Mountain competition before Spring Festival in Guangzhou, they amazed the audience 60 their performance “Tramping Over Mountains and Hills Step by Step”, 61 showed the lion leaping over benches, climbing ladders set up as mountains, falling, getting back up, and finally picking greens. This performance mirrored the personal growth journeys of the dancers 62 (they), as they too have faced and overcome numerous difficulties.
Li Jiawen, 17, a team member acting the lion’s head, balanced her 63 (demand) schoolwork with training every Friday and Saturday evening. Immediately after the high school finals, she was the first to return to the team 64 (focus) on competition preparation. Her 65 (commit) and that of her teammates represent the spirit of perseverance (坚韧) and determination rooted in the Lion Dance tradition.
第四部分：写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节：应用文（满分15分）
假定你是李华。五一假期即将到来，你的交换生好友 Steven 向你咨询如何度过一个有意义的假期。请你给他写一封邮件来推荐合适的活动， 内容包括：1.活动内容；2.推荐理由。
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 Steven, Yours truly, Li Hua
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。
“Swimmers, take your marks!”
A beep signaled the start of the race, Tara dove into the pool, beginning her first IM (个人混合泳).Despite being a strong swimmer, the thought of the IM had made her nervous all morning. Butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke (蛙泳), and freestyle. She’d been repeating the order in her head all morning, but had messed it up several times in practice.
Tara burst through the water, starting with the butterfly stroke. Soon, she touched the wall and made a swift turn, pushing off hard. She did one frog kick and drew her arms under the water for the breaststroke, then quickly turned over to her back. Butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle. She knew the order, but she’d messed up again. Had the officials seen her mistake
Tara smoothly completed her backstroke lap, then the breaststroke. She moved ahead, and kept the lead through the freestyle lap, scoring a comfortable win. She looked up at the scoreboard. The results listed her as the winner. Would that hold up after her mistake
A few minutes later, the announce r read the results. Tara had been disqualified, meaning she’d scored none for her team. “Butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle, I knew the order” Tara muttered as she prepared for the final relay.
Each of the four relay members would complete one lap of the 25-meter pool, and all would swim freestyle. As the final swimmer, Tara had an opportunity to make up for the disqualification.
The first swimmers for each team were lined up at the end of the pool, shaking out their arms and legs as they loosened up. Tara reached her arms to the sides and gently swung them. All set, she thought.
Tara’s teammates swam well. After two lengths of the pool, they had a small lead. But the third swimmer fell back a bit. As the leader approached the wall, Tara’s teammate Hannah was slightly behind. “Come on, come on!” Tara whispered. She leaned forward, ready to spring as soon as Hannah touched the wall.
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。
Paragraph 1: Soon after the leader dived into the pool, Tara did too. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Tara looked at her teammates, who were celebrating their second-place finish. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2023学年第二学期期中联考
高二英语参考答案
一、 听力
1-5 ABCBA 6-10CBBCA 11-15BACBC 16-20 ACBAC
二、阅读理解
第一节 21-23 BCA 24-27 DCBA 28-31 DABB 32-35 ABCD
第二节 36-40 GFBCD
三、语言运用
第一节
41-45CBABC 46-50 BDDAC 51-55 ADCDC
第二节
56. has been dominated 57. but/yet 58. labeled/labelled 59. a
60. with/by 61. which 62. themselves 63. demanding
64. to focus mitment
四、写作
第一节
Dear Steven,
To ensure that your holiday is both fun and meaningful, I would like to recommend an activity that I believe could enrich your experience during this special day.
Volunteering at a local charity or community center is an excellent way to spend your Labor Day. By participating in volunteer activities such as helping out at a soup kitchen or assisting with a community clean-up project, not only can you give back to the community, but it also allows you to appreciate the value of hard work. Moreover, volunteering provides an opportunity to meet new people and develop important social skills. Through interacting with others who share similar interests and values, you might find new friends or even discover potential career paths.
I hope my suggestion will help you plan a memorable and enriching Labor Day. Enjoy your holiday!
Yours truly,
Li Hua
第二节
Soon after the leader dived into the pool, Tara did too. Catch her, Tara told herself. Make up for that disqualification! Tara churned through the water. Every stroke had to be fast. Her head drew even with the leader’s knees, then with her waist. With 10 meters to go, Tara was within inches of the lead. She stroked harder. Whap! Tara slapped the wall hard. Had she done it A turn toward her competitor gave her the answer. The girl had her arms raised high, and her relay mates were cheering. After shaking hands with the winner, Tara scrambled out of the pool and gave Hannah a quick hug. “We should be champions,” she said. “We all swam well. You almost won it for us,” said Hannah. “Almost,” Tara said, breathing hard. But almost isn’t good enough! she thought.
Tara looked at her teammates, who were celebrating their second-place finish. After all, they’d done very well today. Tara smiled. “I’ll be right back,” she said. Tara joined the swim team, bumping fists with her teammates. Her coach came over and pointed to his clipboard. “Your IM time would have been a team record,” he said. “It doesn’t count, of course, but do you want to give it another try next weekend ” “Definitely,” Tara said. She laughed. “I’ll have an entire week to memorize the order. I think I can handle that!”
听力原文：
Text 1
M: Karen, do you know what this plant is
W: I really have no idea. I’ve never seen such a plant before. Let’s learn about it.
M: How
W: I have an app that can recognize a plant through a photo.
Text 2
W: You have to go now, Tom. The party begins at 7:00 pm. There are just thirty minutes left.
M: Don’t worry, Mom. My friend’s home is just a fifteen-minute walk away. I’ll leave home in ten minutes.
Text 3
W: I looked at a new two-bedroom apartment today.
M: How is the surrounding area Is the neighborhood noisy
W: Very quiet and safe, and it’s got a lot of trees and flowers.
Text 4
W: How do you usually find books to read
M: I use a website. It can match me with the perfect book. I just need to describe what I want to read with some words.
W: That’s convenient. Can you tell me what site it is
M: Sure.
Text 5
M: Dear, what about eating some seafood tonight
W: Good idea. I don’t want to cook today.
M: Let’s go to Owen’s Fish Camp. It serves up some of the freshest seafood in the city.
Text 6
M: Lisa, what do you like doing in your spare time
W: I live an active life. I don’t like staying indoors reading books or watching movies. ⑥I usually go on hikes or play tennis with my friends. I also like having long walks with my dog. What about you
M: I’m different from you. I like going to museums and looking at artworks.
W: Do you dream of becoming an artist
M: No. ⑦I love writing stories about old times. I want to publish my own books in the future. Visits to museums can help me write.
Text 7
W: I’m really interested in watching the new play Pictures From Home. What about going to Broadway tonight
M: Could you tell me something about the play first
W: Sure. ⑧It’s about the life of a mother, a father, and their son.
M: Why do you want to watch such a play
W: I love touching family stories. I’m sure this play will bring back childhood memories for us.
M: OK. I will go with you. ⑨When will the play start
W: I am not sure. ⑨Let’s search for it on the Internet.
M: ⑨All right.
Text 8
W: Henry, I called your home this afternoon, but your mother said you were out.
M: I went to the First Annual Festival of Health in our city.
W: Did you have a good time there
M: Yes. ⑩First, I took part in the“I Matter”walk, to wander for a mile around Antelope Park and promote both mental and physical health. I talked happily with some others while walking there.
W: What did you do after that
M: I went to the Auld Pavilion. There are more than 30 organizations setting up tables to share health tips and services. They also offered food and demonstrations of healthy cooking.
W: So did the event last long
M: It began at 1:00 pm and didn’t end until 5:00 pm. It’s a pity you missed it. But don’t worry. You can go to it next year.
W: I really look forward to it.
M: By the way, why did you call me
W: I wanted to know if you have time to help me with my math home work tonight.
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W: What are you doing, Mike
M: I’m reading about a major marine tour. Jim likes sea animals. He wants to learn about whales, but he hasn’t seen any yet. I’m sure he’ll be interested in it.
W: Can you give me some more information
M: Sure. It will last three and a half hours in all. It allows tourists to spend two hours on the water in search of whales in Auke Bay. A sandwich lunch is included, along with round trip transportation from Anchorage by train or coach.
W: So how much does it cost
M: $145 for ages 13 and older, $130 for ages 2 to 12 and free for infants younger than 2.
W: When does it take place
M: It runs daily from April through early October in the morning and afternoon. So what do you think
W: Well, I’m really interested. Let’s go upstairs and tell our little Jim about it.
M: OK.
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M: Good morning, everyone. Now I’d like to tell you about a volunteer experience of mine. In the summer of 2022, I went to volunteer in a local kindergarten in beautiful Ubud in Bali. I taught basic English through games, dance and songs there. The children really loved my teaching. Now I’d like to tell you something about Ubud. It is the cultural and artistic center of Bali. It is famous for its arts and crafts. The town is surrounded by beautiful rice fields, small villages, art and craft communities, ancient temples, palaces and rivers. The best part is that it’s far from the tourist crowds of Kuta. So it’s a very quiet place. During my stay there, I shared a room with seven other volunteers. It allowed me to make some new friends there. We could use a swimming pool there. It cost us about three dollars each time. There are also several gyms nearby. We received three traditional meals each day on weekdays and two meals on weekends. That’s all about my time volunteering in Ubud. If you want to volunteer abroad one day, I strongly suggest you try the teaching volunteer program in Ubud.

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