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滕州二中新校高二年级月考试题
时间：120分钟 满分：150分
2025.10
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试题卷指定位置上。
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3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分　听力 (共两节，满分30分)
做题时，请先将答案划在试卷上。该部分录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。
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 could the man probably be now
A . A receptionist. B . A student. C . An architect.
2. Which gate should the woman go to
A . Gate 20. B . Gate 30. C . Gate 35.
3. How does the man feel
A . Relieved. B. Angry. C. Worried.
4.What will the speakers do on the man’s birthday
A . Eat out. B. Cook at home. C . Visit some friends.
5. What type of book is the woman reading
A . Horror fiction . B. Science fiction. C. Romantic fiction.
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 are the speakers mainly talking about
A . A camera. B . Some photos . C . A village .
7. Why did the man stay in the campsite
A . The hotel was fully booked .
B . He wanted to get close to the nature .
C . The hotel was expensive at that time .
听第7段材料，回答第8-9题。
8. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Apply for a position .
B. Refer to Susan’s files .
C. Talk to David about the meeting .
9. What does the man want to know in the end
A. What will be discussed at the meeting.
B. Who will attend the meeting.
C. When the meeting begins.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Where are the speakers
A. At a cinema. B. At a restaurant. C. At a shop.
11. What does the man think of the price
A . A bit low. B. Reasonable. C. Too high.
12. Who is Brett Flick
A . A movie star. B . The woman’s husband. C. The man’s friend.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Why did Fiona decide to write a book about Beatrice Cadbury
A . Beatrice had a surprising life .
B . She was interested in the Cadbury family .
C . The school Beatrice had started was famous .
14. What was Beatrice’s life like in her childhood
A . Difficult . B . Unlucky. C . Pleasant.
15. What did Beatrice ask her brother to do
e to her house .
B . Stop giving her money .
C . Allow her to meet the factory workers .
16. Why did Beatrice and her family live in a tent
A . She wanted to live like poor people .
B . There were too many people in her house .
C . Her children liked to live in a different place .
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Where can the listeners find the housing office
A . Next to the library. B . Outside the bookstore. C . In the entry to the college.
18. When does the housing office open during holidays
A . On Monday and Friday mornings.
B . On Monday and Thursday mornings.
C . On Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
19. How many library books does the college offer
A . Around 5,000 B. Around 50,000. C . Around 500,000.
20. Which is the best place to have a cheap hot meal
A . The Food Hall. B . The students’ bar C. The Hungry Cafe.
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
Best Gyms in San Diego
SOULCYCLE
Location: 4303 La Jolla Village Dr 2108
Phone number: (858) 333-6190
The cycling studio finally made their way to San Diego-and we couldn't be more excited ! While the running and jumping will make you sweat up a storm, it's impossible not to smile when your instructors send you motivational phrases during class. Situated in the UTC Westfield mall, it's the perfect place to get in a workout after shopping.
RENEGADE FIT CAMP
Location: 440 W Washington St
Phone number: (619) 677-1861
Working out at Renegade is nothing short of intense. The lights are turned flown low, the music is loud, and the 15-minule sets will make you sweat like never before. Each hour-long group class combines HllT-style exercise and floor work with bobyweight exercise. And the endorphin (内啡肽）rush will keep you coming back for more — no matter how sore you are.
TITLE CLUB
Location: Birch Rd 1215
Phone number: (858) 632-7859
If it seems like everyone from suburban moms to supermodels is hitting the boxing ring these days, you aren't wrong. But who can blame them If you're looking to tone up and show some aggression, give Title Boxing a try. It offers a variety of classes that include cardio(心肺) exercise，full-body combinations and expert coaching.
TRILOGY SANCTUARY
Location: 7650 Girard Ave #400
Phone number: (858) 633-3893
Stepping off the elevator into Trilogy' s rooftop space is extremely pleasant. The space includes ocean views, cromfortable sofa for socializing, and a delicious cafe. Class offerings include everything from yoga to meditation (冥想). It is created as a space to inspire people to lead healthy lives and you can't help hut leave feeling energized after a visit.
21. Which of the following features bike-riding exercise
A. SOULCYCLE B. TRILOGY SANCTUARY
C. TITLE CLUB D. RENEGADE FIT CAMP
22. What can we learn about Title Club
A. It plays loud music. B. It is designed for women only.
C. It offers food and drinks. D. It offers training in boxing.
23. Which number should you call if you are interested in yoga classes
A. (858) 333-6190. B. (858) 633-3893.
C. (858) 632-7859. D. (619) 677-1861.
B
My family have collected bottles from sunrise to sunset all year long. My mother leaves at dawn to collect cans, and when she returns 12 hours later, I help her pull the shopping cart to the recycling center through the streets of Bushwick. I have kept it a secret all the time. I couldn't bear the idea of my friends knowing our family live off other people's garbage. I felt guilty for being embarrassed, but I couldn't help it. I was not ready to trust someone else.
Then I took a college essay course, which required me to write an essay about what had the greatest impact on my personal growth. I chose to write about the impact my neighborhood had on me. At the end, there was just one sentence about can collecting.
One day after class, my teacher asked me to discuss my essay draft. “Your story has potential; however, it is not about personal growth. Would you tell me about the can collecting ” So I was faced with sharing my secret. But he was my teacher and I trusted him so I rewrote the essay.
Two days later I found out we were expected to read our essays out loud after lunch, but I felt ashamed that my peers would know. As I headed down to the cafeteria, I met up with a friend, Mason, who I always have lunch with. I was less talkative, and Mason found that I had something on my mind. I told him I was embarrassed about my family's story. “You should be proud that your family are struggling to take care of their loved ones.” This was what I needed to hear and I felt like I could finally breathe after all those years of hiding a part of myself.
When we got back to class, I felt ready to read my draft out loud. After my classmates listened to my story, they said things like: “Each of our stories is unique to our experience and shapes us.” “Your being ashamed only hurts you.” “Accept your home and community, because they are your true family.”
Now, when people ask me what my parents do for a living, I tell them, not with embarrassment or shame but with pride, that my parents are can collectors.
24.Why did the author mention can collecting very briefly in his essay
A.To highlight his family story. B.To hide his long-lasting secret.
C.To make his essay persuasive. D.To summarize his experience.
25.What advice did Mason give to the author
A.Try hard to survive the poverty. B.Show greater love for his family.
C.Form the habit of talking more. D.Treasure his family's struggles.
26.How did the classmates respond after listening to the author's story
A.They gave some criticism. B.They showed great pity.
C.They expressed thanks. D.They offered persuasion.
27.What caused the author to change his attitude towards his family secret
A.Mason’s encouraging words.
B.Taking a college essay course.
C.Reading the essay aloud in class.
D.His teacher's guidance on the essay.
C
“A moth (飞蛾) to a flame” is often used to indicate an inescapable attraction, yet it is a strange example of animal behaviour that continues to confuse people today. Scientists have raised a number of theories over the years to explain why. One holds that insects flying at night are following their nature to fly towards the brightest spot in their field of vision, which they mistake for the sky. Another suggests that insects are trying to warm themselves with the heat produced by the light. The most popular theory, though, is that insects are confusing lights with the moon or other celestial bodies (天体) that they normally use to navigate.
To find out the real reason, the team carried out a first set of experiments in an insect flight area. The researchers used eight high-speed infrared (红外线的) cameras equipped with motion capture technologies to track 30 insects from three moth and two dragonfly species. They also flew lab-raised insects from six different insect orders (生物分类的目) that were too small for motion-capture technology, including fruit flies and honeybees, to make sure different insects all showed similar responses to light. Working with co-author Pablo Allen of the Council on International Educational Exchange in Monteverde, Costa Rica, the researchers put heavy cameras, lights and tripods in two field sites to gather behavioral data from insects in the wild.
The team was able to confirm that insects were not beelining to the light but rather circling it as they tilted (倾斜) in an attempt to turn their backs towards it. This behavior, known as a “dorsal light response”, normally helps insects to remain on an unchanging path of flight that is properly lined to the horizon.
Artificial light that arrives from a point source causes them to fly in unpredictable patterns as they try to turn their backs to what they are mistaking for the sky.
Now research might have finally solved the mystery mentioned first: artificial light confuses insects’ ability to turn themselves to the horizon, confusing their sense of what is up and down and causing them to fly in circles.
28. Which theory about “a moth to a flame” is accepted by most people
A. They follow their nature to fly.
B. They are blind to artificial light.
C. They mistake artificial light for celestial bodies.
D. They are attracted by the warmth of artificial light.
29. What’s the author’s purpose in using the figures in Paragraph 2
A. To show the study is all-inclusive.
B. To introduce the purpose of the study.
C. To estimate the cost of the research
D. To stress the challenge faced by the researchers.
30. What benefit can insects get from “dorsal light response”
A. They can fly beyond the horizon.
B. They can follow a steady flight path.
C. They can turn their backs towards lights.
D. They can circle the light source upside down.
31. What’s the main idea of the text
A. Experiments in an insect flight area are conducted.
B. Insects’ strange chase for artificial light is accounted for.
C. Theories on insects’ chase for artificial light vary.
D. Insects’ dorsal light response is analyzed.
D
We all pursue an ideal weight number for health and confidence, often using childhood memories, online calculators or BMI charts. However, Dr, Yoni Freedhoff warns these methods fail to consider individual differences. Our bodies change dramatically with age due to metabolism (新陈代谢) and lifestyle.
For decades, Body Mass Index (BMI) dominated weight assessments. This simple height-weight calculation sorts people from underweight to overweight. Yet Dr. Melanie Jay from NYU points out its problems: BMI gives the same ranges for 20-year-old athletes and 70-year-old grandparents. It ignores muscle mass, bone density, and health conditions, sometimes regarding fit individuals as overweight. Recent studies show that nearly 30% of people classified as overweight by BMI actually have healthy body fat percentages and normal metabolic profiles.
Newer metrics like the Body Roundness Index (BRI) focus on waist size instead of weight. “Belly fat is more dangerous than overall weight,” says D. Jay. Research indicates fat around organs produces harmful chemicals linked to diabetes and heart disease. However, even BRI has limitations—it can’t distinguish between fat types or account for medical conditions affecting belly size, such as digestive disorders.
Doctors increasingly emphasize overall health markers over specific weights, “Instead of focusing on a ‘magic number,’ we examine blood pressure, cholesterol (胆固醇), sleep quality and energy levels,” notes Dr. Jay. For those with weight-related conditions, even 5-10% weight loss can significantly improve health. A 2023 study found patients who achieved modest weight reduction showed better health markers than those pursuing extreme weight loss.
The healthiest weight, experts agree, isn’t found on charts but through sustainable habits, “When you eat nutritiously and stay active, your body finds its natural healthy weight,” advises Dr. Freedhoff. For some, medications or surgery may help, but the real goal is lifestyle change—not to achieve an ideal number on your scale. True health, after all, is measured not by a momentary reading on a scale, but by the daily choices that nourish both body and life.
32. What does the second paragraph mainly talk about
A. The limitations of BMI.
B. The standards of weight measurement.
C. The classification of health conditions.
D. The health assessment of overweight people.
33. What is the main advantage of BRI
A. It clarifies different kinds of fat. B. It evaluates all types of body fat.
C. It measures highly risky body fat. D. It identifies harmful chemicals in fat.
34. What is Dr. Jay’s suggestion for weight assessment
A. Stopping using BMI. B. Focusing on specific weights.
C. Considering multiple health signs. D. Adopting rapid weight loss approaches.
35. What does the author think of people’s pursuing an ideal weight number
A. Reasonable. B. Practical. C. Dangerous. D. Unnecessary.
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。
For individuals with hearing loss, listening to conversations in noisy environments can be particularly challenging. Unfortunately, traditional hearing aids adopt a “one-size-fits-all” approach to processing sounds, regardless of the listening needs of individual users. 36 Users may also experience a lack of sound clarity (清楚) and do not want to engage in conversations with others.
Good news is that a hearing aid company named Oticon is taking an important step to solve this No. 1 challenge for people with hearing loss — hearing speech in noise. With new 4D Sensor technology, Oticon Intent, a new device, is capable of understanding the users’ listening intentions. 37 In this way, it is able to deliver truly personalised support. But the true hero in sound processing is the brain, as it is constantly working to make sense of sound. Oticon’s new technology provides the brain with access to the full sound environment.
38 In conversation, users tend to keep their heads still to engage with a single person. Or they move their heads in a group conversation to engage with different people. When struggling to hear what someone is saying, users are likely to lean (倾斜) in to listen. The technology in Oticon Intent understands and adapts to the user through sensors that monitor head and body movements. It helps users move beyond just hearing and listening. 39 .
Thomas Behrens, Vice President of the company, said, “This small device has up to 20 hours of battery life. 40 When the device requires a recharge, users can simply place it into the charger for just 30 minutes to obtain up to 8 hours of battery life.”
A．Thus, it is able to prevent memory loss.
B．It can recognise what people want and need to listen to.
C．Moreover, it helps them communicate and fully engage in life.
D．This may make listening and engaging with others more difficult.
E．That means users will never have to worry about running out of battery.
F．Take a step towards better hearing by contacting your nearest hearing care professional.
G．People’s communication behaviour reflects their listening intentions via head and body movements.
第三部分 语言运用(共三节，满分35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，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Did you ever have a dream I’m talking about a conscious dream where you would like to see a new future, a different choice of employment and a 41 of your own.
Several years ago, I had a dream of 42 a board game (棋类游戏) that would 43 my fortune. After many revisions, the board game was developed. It was a (n) 44 time when my dream seemed to come true with sales starting to 45 , and my company was also founded. 46 , another new board game came into the market and made great progress in sales. Eventually, my company was 47 .
Perhaps for a game developer, the 48 emotions will discourage his future dreams of a different life. To me, maybe I didn’t succeed to the level I 49 , but there is one thing I’m 50 of. At the very least I turned my dream into reality. If I had never transformed my dream into a 51 and then to action, there wouldn’t have been valuable lessons to be learned from the failure. It may take many 52 to achieve success. Once dreams are 53 action, failure becomes a better action plan in the future. The important 54 here is that success only comes by turning dreams into reality and realizing that the 55 along the way are only stepping stones to final success.
41．A．career B．plan C．school D．chance
42．A．exploring B．playing C．inventing D．watching
43．A．destroy B．realize C．make D．create
44．A．terrifying B．exciting C．dark D．embarrassing
45．A．increase B．dive C．release D．decrease
46．A．Unfairly B．Unimportantly C．Unconsciously D．Unfortunately
47．A．prospered B．expanded C．transformed D．dissolved
48．A．optimistic B．changeable C．negative D．mysterious
49．A．endured B．desired C．devoted D．begged
50．A．careful B．afraid C．confident D．proud
51．A．question B．goal C．worry D．difficulty
52．A．attempts B．designs C．analyses D．visions
53．A．put into B．turned into C．translated into D．fallen into
54．A．saying B．point C．step D．standard
55．A．efforts B．possibilities C．failures D．victories
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。 (共10小题； 每小题1.5分，满分 15分)
The ci poetry of the Song Dynasty, ___56___(consider) one of China’s greatest literary achievements, flourished between the 10 and 13th centuries. Unlike earlier Tang poems, ci poems ___57___(write) to fit existing tunes, which allowed poets greater freedom to express their deepest emotions through carefully chosen words and vivid imagery.
Famous poets such as Su Shi and Li Qingzhao, ___58___works represented the peak of Song Dynasty literature, not only mastered the ci form perfectly, ___59___ established standards for later generations. Su Shi’s heroic works often described splendid landscapes and ambitious ideals, while Li’s delicate poems focused on ___60___(person) sorrows and the changing seasons.
To fully appreciate ci, readers must understand its unique rhythm patterns called cipai, which determine ___61___ number of characters per line. Scholars have studied these complex patterns for centuries, and many universities now offer ___62___(course) analyzing their musical and literary qualities.
In modern times, ci continues to inspire new artistic creations. Many musicians have found creative ways to adapt ci poetry into beautiful songs, bringing this classical art form ___63___ wider audiences. The charm of ci has crossed national borders. An increasing number of international scholars are ____64____(enthusiastic) translating these elegant poems into different languages, thus ____65____(help) people around the world better understand and appreciate the profound Chinese cultural heritage.
第四部分 书面表达 (共两节，满分35分)
第一节 应用文写作。（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你校将举行“声临其境”(Immerse in Sound)为主题的英语配音比赛 (Dubbing Show)，并将通过网络直播。请你给你的外国朋友Hanson写封邮件，邀请他在线观看。内容如下：
1.活动介绍；2.观看时间和方式。
注意：
1.写作字数应为80左右：
2.请按如下格式在答题纸相应位置作答。
Dear Hanson,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 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。（共25分）
Emma was born a runner. Despite her natural talent, Emma had never competed in official races due to her shyness and fear of failure. However, everything changed when she learned about the annual “Race Against the Tide,” a tiring marathon along the coast that attracted participants from far and wide.
Emma’s heart raced with excitement at the thought of participating. She imagined herself crossing the finish line, not just as a participant, but as a winner, proving to herself and others that she could overcome her fears.
But she was still hesitant. However, her father noticed that. After he figured out what was going on, he persuaded Emma to join in and stick to her dream.
Then came Emma’ s training for the marathon.
Emma’s training days were tough. When the cold early in the morning made her shiver (颤抖),her father was there, saying, “Keep pushing; you’re doing great.” As the long-distance running left her exhausted, he’d remind her, “You’re building strength with every step.” When she faced moments of doubt, her father would cheer her on. His encouragement was all the motivation Emma needed to keep going, day after day.
As the race day arrived, Emma found herself standing at the starting line, surrounded by a sea of determined faces. The air was thick with anticipation, and her heart pounded in her chest like a drum. She was so nervous and uncertain about her choice. But then she saw her father smiling and waving to her from the crowd. With a deep breath, Emma pushed aside her fears and focused on the task ahead. As the gunshot signaled the beginning of the race, she took off like an arrow. The first few miles were smooth sailing, but soon enough, the real test began. Hills grew steeper (陡的), the sun burned brightly overhead, and her energy began to run out.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1. Halfway through the race, something unfortunate happened.
_____________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2. Every step was a battle against her ankle pain, but Emma refused to give in.
_____________________________________________________________________高二英语月考答案
2025年10月
第一部分（每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1-5 AACAA 6-10 BCBCB 11-15. CAACB 16-20 BCBBA
第二部分 （每小题2.5分，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题，满分27.5分）
21-23 ADB 24-27 BDDA 28-31 CABB 32-35 ACCD
第二节 （共5小题，满分12.5分）
36-40 DBGCE
第三部分 （共三节，满分35分）
第一节 （每小题1分，满分15分）
41-45 ACCBA 46-50 DDCBD 51-55. BAABC
第二节 （每小题1分，满分10分）
56. considered 57. were written 58. whose 59. but 60. personal
61. the 62. courses 63. to 64. enthusiastically 65. helping
第四部分 （共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
Dear Hanson,
I hope this email finds you well. I’m writing to invite you to watch our school’s English Dubbing Show themed “Immerse in Sound” via live stream.
The show aims to improve students’ English listening and speaking abilities, and it will feature various classic movie and TV drama clips. It’s scheduled to start at 7 p.m. next Friday. You can watch it on our school’s official website or the school’s WeChat public account.
I’m sure you’ll enjoy it. Looking forward to your feedback!
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 参考范文。（满分25分）
Halfway through the race, something unfortunate happened. Suddenly Emma fell down on a rocky path, ankle pain shooting through her body like lightning. Tears welled up in her eyes as she considered giving up the race. That’s when she remembered why she started this journey—not just to win, but to conquer her fears and prove to herself that she could do win, but her father’s smile also emerged in her mind. With renewed determination, she gathered herself, stood up, and continued running, though at a slower pace.
Every step was a battle against her ankle pain, but Emma refused to give in. She could hear the cheers of the crowd growing louder and feel the vibrations of excitement under her feet. With each step, she left behind not just the distance, but also her doubts and fears. Finally, she crossed the finish line with a roar of applause and cheers. Her father was so excited that he took her in his arms to congratulate her. Though she didn’t win first place, finishing the race was a victory in itself, for she had conquered her fears and proved herself.
听力原文
(Text 1)
M: My job is so boring. I really don’t like dealing with customers in the front desk.
W: Really Maybe you should try something new.
M: I don’t know. I’ve always wanted to be an architect, but I’d have to go back to school.
(Text 2)
W: The announcement said my flight will depart from Gate 30 instead of 20. Why is my flight number not on the screen at Gate 30 It will depart in 35 minutes.
M: You must have missed the second announcement. Please ignore the gate change. It was an error.
(Text 3)
M: We’re moving very slowly again now. I’m going to miss my meeting if we don’t speed up soon.
W: Yes, we seem to be late most days at the moment.
(Text 4)
W: How about going out for a meal on your birthday
M: Just you and me
W: We can ask some friends. If you fancy staying in, I could cook for us all.
M: A meal out would be great. I’ll ring Anna and Karl.
(Text 5)
M: Do you still have that book I lent you, Mary
W: It’s just here, Mark. I’m still part-way through reading it. Normally I read science fiction or love stories but this is fascinating!
M: I’m glad you like it. I’m not a fan of horror fiction but I thought it was great.
(Text 6)
W: You took this on the way to the mountain I can see the village. And I can also feel the beauties of nature. This was the campsite where you were staying
M: Yes. We wanted to save money because it was high season. So we didn’t book a hotel or live in a villager’s house.
W: Why didn’t you take photos of the mountain you were climbing
M: I did. I took lots of photos because there was a wonderful view. But unfortunately those were no good.
W: What a pity! Maybe something went wrong with the camera.
(Text 7)
W: Can you tell me which one of these files contains the sales figures I need them for the meeting tomorrow afternoon.
M: Susan and David have them, but I recommend looking at Susan’s files. I heard she always comes out with a very good analysis of the figures.
W: Great, I’ll go with Susan’s then. Thanks for the help.
M: No problem. By the way, what time does the meeting start I guess I’ll have to attend, too.
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W: Hi Tony! I didn’t expect to meet you here. How’s it going
M: Fine, thanks. Well, I just read about it in the local paper. I thought it sounded interesting.
W: Me too. From the review, I didn’t expect to be able to get a table.
M: Me neither, but if you look at these prices, you can see why people lost interest.
W: You don’t say. It doesn’t seem unreasonable to me. And look over there, that’s Brett Flick. It’s not every day you can say you spent the evening in the same place as a Hollywood star.
M: I suppose not. Anyway, I’d better be getting back. We’re sitting over there, near the entrance.
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M: ... I’m speaking to Fiona Josephs, who’s written a book about a woman called Beatrice Cadbury. Fiona, why did you want to write about her
W: Well, one day I was reading about a school in the Netherlands. That had been started by a poor married couple and the wife was called Beatrice Cadbury! I discovered she was a member of the famous Cadbury family. I felt puzzled. Why was a rich woman living as a poor person The answer was so amazing that I decided to write a book.
M: What did you discover
W: Well, as a child she lived in huge houses and was educated at the best schools. She had a very comfortable life. But Beatrice grew up wanting to make society a better place. She married a man from the Netherlands. While she was in the Netherlands, she decided she didn’t want to receive any more money from the Cadbury business. She told her brother, who was running the company, that he should give her share of the money to the factory workers instead.
M: And then what happened
W: Well, she even invited poor people to live in her house. When it became too crowded, she and her family had to live in a tent.
M: Oh, a great woman!
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W: Welcome to Highdown College. Firstly I’d like to say something about living arrangements. Most of you already have a place in one of our college flats. If you have any problems, please contact the housing staff. You’ ll find the office at the entrance to the college and it’s open from nine until four Monday to Friday. During the holidays, it’s open, mornings only, on Monday and Thursday. However, if you have an emergency, you can contact somebody on 978 5423. Moving on now... the college has excellent facilities to help you with your studies, including the Learning Resource Center that has about 50,000 library books. There are also 50 computers so you can use the Internet. There are plenty of places to eat at the college, like the Hungry Cafe on the first floor where you can have sandwiches and salad, or, if you prefer a hot meal at a very reasonable price you can go to the Food Hall. You’ll find it next to the bookshop, on the ground floor. Otherwise, you can have a pub lunch in the students’ bar. There are also machines around the college, where you can buy chocolate and drinksRight, if anybody has any questions about these matters, or anything else, please stay behind now. I hope all of you enjoy your time at our college

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