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金丽衢十二校2022学年高三第一次联考
英语试题
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)。第Ⅰ卷1至7页，第Ⅱ卷7至8页。满分150分，考试用时120分钟。考试结束，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第Ⅰ卷(选择题 共95分)
注意事项：
1.答第Ⅰ卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。
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 the man do later
A. Go to a party. B. Do his work. C. Catch a bus.
2. What could Mr. Hopkins probably be
A.A repairman. B.A salesman. C.A policeman.
3. How much will the woman pay for the glasses
A.$90. B.$150. C.$240.
4. What does the man want to do
A. Have a rest. B. Wash the dishes later. C. Talk about his day.
5. What does the man mean
A. He missed the speech.
B. He lost his way to the train station.
C. He couldn't understand what the lecturer said.
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 has the man been doing recently
A. Making TV shows. B. Acting in a film. C. Training dogs.
7. What does the man think is mainly needed in his job
A. Patience. B. Skills. C. Talents.
英语试题卷 第1页(共8页)
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. How does the woman feel now
A. Excited. B. Upset. C. Angry.
9. What did the woman do well
A. Driving uphill. B. Making turns. C. Parking.
10. Why did the woman hit a car
A. She failed to use the handbrake.
B. She didn't see it at all.
C. She drove too fast.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Where are the speakers
A. At a travel agency. B. At a train station. C. At school.
12. What is the most convenient way to travel around Europe
A. By car. B. By plane. C. By train.
13. Which country are the two speakers both going to visit
A. Italy. B. Germany. C. France.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. Where was the man born
A. In India. B. In Scotland. C. In Austria.
15. What was the purpose of the man's travel
A. To look for his wife.
B. To find out what he was interested in.
C. To get more information about his mother.
16. What has the man been doing since the 1970s
A. Making large objects used outdoors.
B. Producing unique home-used objects.
C. Doing experiments with different kinds of bowls.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the speaker mainly talking about
A.U.S. students and their future jobs.
B. The life of students in the U.S.
C. Higher education in the U.S.
18. What jobs do American graduate students hope to find
A. Those that are interesting and well-paid.
B. Those that are very challenging.
C. Those that are quite special.
19. What is the graduate students life like in America
A. Meaningful. B. Tough. C. Interesting.
20. What do most American graduate students think of spending time on their studies
A. It is unnecessary. B. It is not rewarding. C. It will pay off.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15个小题；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，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Things to do in Miyakojima
Famous for its sunny beaches and natural wonders, Miyako Island welcomes many visitors during holidays.
Unique beaches
Yonaha Maehama Beach is the most famous beach in Miyakojima, where white sand stretches for seven kilometers. The ocean is colored in emerald blue, attracting visitors with its beauty.Compact Sunayama Beach, known for its arch-shaped rock, is accessed by walking through a narrow tunnel of trees.
Diverse and colorful fish
Snorkeling is a must-try in Miyakojima. Dense coral reefs, schools of tropical fish, sea turtles and plenty of space to free dive to depths of 8 to 15 meters close to the shore are standout features.For beginners, Aragusuku and Shigira are a good choice but advanced snorkelers may see Imgyo Marine Garden, Waiwai Beach and Shimojishima as their ultimate spots.
The bridges
Irabu Bridge is the longest toll-free bridge in Japan. It connects Miyakojima and Irabujima,stretching for 3540m, drawing a gentle curve. The length of the bridge can also be read as“san go no shi ma,” meaning coral island in Japanese. Smaller bridges connect Irabu and Shimoji islands,giving visitors additional beach options. On Shimoji Island, there is a boardwalk around Tooriike,two dramatic marine ponds connected to each other and the sea by an underwater cave system.
Fresh island food
Delight your senses with juicy, melt-in-your-mouth Miyako beef, delicious Miyako soba (noodles served in soup), or fresh fruit. Okinawa prefecture boasts the highest mango yield in Japan,and Miyako Island’s warm subtropical climate is optimal for growing fresh, juicy mangoes. Ice cream with a pinch of salt known as “yuki shio (snow salt)”does more than simply keep you cool.
21. Where is this text probably taken from
A.A tour brochure. B.A research paper.
C.A geography book. D. An academic article.
22. Which spot best suits people who want to try underwater activities
A. Irabu Bridge. B. Yonaha Maehama Beach.
C. Imgyo Marine Garden. D. Compact Sunayama Beach.
23. Which is the least possible for you to enjoy in Miyakojima
A. Delicate cuisine. B. Attractive scenery.
C. Peaceful walking. D. Ancient architecture.
B
It was the day before Thanksgiving and Kaleb Benham was wandering around outside his home in Noring California. His 90-pound pit bull, Buddy, was playing around nearby, doing what dogs do: getting into trouble. And this time, Buddy was getting into a whole lot of trouble.
The unmistakable sound that no one wants to hear alone in the woods caught Benham's attention. It was the deep, strange roar of a black bear. Benham wheeled around to see the beast, which Benham figured weighed around 350 pounds, some 100 feet away. In an instant, the bear fastened on to Buddy's head and started dragging him away.
Benham, a thin, fit 24-year-old, took off after them. “Honestly,” he told CBS13, “the only thing I could think of was ‘save my baby’.” Sprinting, he lowered his shoulder and plowed into the bear. But it only tightened its grip on Buddy. Benham grabbed the bear by the throat. Nothing. He tried getting its mouth open, but the jaw was locked tight. Benham resorted to street fighting—punching the bear over and over around its snout and eye. It worked. The bear dropped the dog and ran off into the woods.
Buddy was in bad shape. His face was bloodied and ripped up. His ears were dangling. He had a bite mark clear through his lip and one that barely missed an eye.
“My first thought was that I was going to lose him,” Benham said. He scooped up Buddy, put
him into his car, and sped off to a nearby veterinarian. Buddy's surgery took nearly four hours. Benham watched the procedure through a window. “I just stood there,” he said, watching as Buddy's ears were stapled back on and skin flaps were stitched, and tubes were inserted into his head to drain fluid.
This was the second time Benham had rescued Buddy, says CBS13. The first was from a shelter a few years ago. “If it was your kid, what would you do ” he asked. Nodding toward Buddy, he added, “That's my kid.”
24. What is the text mainly about
A.A demanding surgery. B.A regular routine.
C.A fearless pet dog. D.A daring rescue.
25. Why did the author mention the weight of the bear in paragraph 2
A. To show the difficulty of the rescue.
B. To indicate the obesity of the bear.
C. To prove the excitement of Benham.
D. To describe the fear in Buddy's heart.
26. How was the dog finally saved from the bear
A. Benham bumped into the beast with dropped shoulder.
B. Benham forced open the beast's mouth with locked jaw.
C. Benham crushed the beast's mouth and nose repeatedly.
D. Benham finally conquered the beast by grabbing its throat.
27. Which word can best describe the relationship between Benham and Buddy
A. Complicated. B. Close. C. Romantic. D. Healthy.
C
One of the winners of this year's Nobel Prize in Chemistry was Danish scientist Morten Meldal. When describing his career, Meldal said he started out as an engineer but changed to chemistry because he “wanted to understand the world.”
Meldal's experience may come as a surprise to students. They might believe they have to center their work and school lives in one field to be successful. But a study from professors at Michigan State University shows that is not always the case.
Michele Root-Bernstein and Robert Root-Bernstein published their study in the Creativity Research Journal. They said that a large number of Nobel Prize winners can be described as “polymaths”, or “Renaissance”.
The writers looked at past Nobel Prize winners and their students. They decided that when students of winners go on to win Nobel Prizes, some of what they learned from their teachers is how to live a life with many interests. They are, in a way, learning how to be creative.
Having many interests, the Root-Bernsteins wrote, permits scientists to look for creative ways to solve problems. In fact, one important part of science is not discovering answers, but recognizing problems that need to be solved.
The prize winners, the Root-Bernsteins said, transfer “skills, techniques and materials from one field to another.” They said Alexis Carrel won his Nobel Prize in medicine in 1912 by using techniques he learned from the clothing business. He realized that people who used thread to make and fix clothing had a skill that could be used in operations to put new organs into people's bodies.
The Michigan State professors study creativity. They found Nobel winners are nine times more likely to have experience in working with wood, metal or in the arts than most scientists. The Michigan State researchers say that unlike many people who spend long hours at work and give up some of their outside interests, Nobel winners believe their hobbies are important to creativity.
28. What comes as a surprise to students according to the passage
A. Meldal's winning Nobel Prize.
B. Meldal's original working field.
C. Meldal's desire to understand the world.
D. Meldal's study with Michigan State University.
29. What kind of people can be sorted as “polymaths” or “Renaissance”
A. People who only concentrated on just one field.
B. People who are committed lifelong to their career.
C. People who are equipped with various interests.
D. People who are admired for established achievements.
30. What's the author's attitude towards the Root-Bernsteins' discovery
A. Tolerant. B. Cautious. C. Negative. D. Objective.
31. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A.A Secret to Winning Top Prize B. An Unbelievable Discovery
C.A Born Nobel Prize Winner D. An Amazing Rise to Fame
D
The appearance of some electric vehicles of Chinese brands in the Paris Motor Show 2022, held from Oct 16 to Sunday, has caught wide attention, with some observers seeing it as a sign that the Chinese auto industry is accelerating its pace of going pared with their European counterparts, Chinese new energy vehicle companies have strong competitiveness in terms of supply chain, technology, economy and models.
Over the past 10 years, the Chinese government has rolled out many support policies for the new energy vehicle industry. At the same time, the Chinese auto companies have been actively upgrading their technologies. As a result, the overall strength of the new energy vehicle industry in the country has been constantly improving. The Chinese NEV enterprises can basically meet the needs of the diversified global market in terms of product appearance, design, quality, research and development and production capacity.
Statistics of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers indicate that China's auto exports reached 2.05 million units last year, ranking the third in the world. Over the first nine months of this year, China has overtaken Germany to become the world's second-largest car exporter after the United States.
Over the past 20 years, the world’s automobile production and sales have undergone earth-shaking changes, and the rise of the East, particularly China, has become the biggest variable. China's new energy vehicles are not only growing at a high speed but also competing with Western brands in an increasingly confident way in the global market.
Despite this, it should be seen, like many other industries, the new energy vehicle industry also relies on global supply chains and international industrial cooperation. The Chinese automakers should always keep an open mind to working together with partners around the world, and try to have their own intellectual property rights over core technologies and key parts of the industry.
32. What is the observers’ opinion about Chinese new energy vehicle industry
A. It has by far surpassed the United States’.
B. It has fallen behind Germany in exporting.
C. It is much more competitive than that of Europe.
D. It has quickened the entry into the global market.
33. What does the underlined phrase “rolled out” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Opposed. B. Launched. C. Clarified. D. Abandoned.
34. Which can best describe the development of Chinese new energy vehicle industry
A. Steady. B. Risky. C. Promising. D. Declining.
35. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about concerning new energy vehicle industry
A. The global market is interlocked.
B. China says no to new technology.
C. Technology no longer has a say.
D. New sale strategy matters a lot.
第二节(共5个小题；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。
The UK, Finland, Germany, and Sweden are consistently the top performers in European tech ecosystems. These countries also have the largest economies in Europe. 36 Well, let's find out now.
37 Even more amazing This country is home to many basic scientific principles. The world's first steam engines, electric motors, the internet, and the jet engine are all inventions of this country. The UK government and its businesses have been spending billions of dollars on research and development to drive innovation in Biotech.
Finland is second in digital life overall, and first in cashless payment. This is because the internet plays a vital role in Finland's digital life. High-speed internet access and freedom of speech make the Finnish ecosystem more sustainable, with good internet access and mobile coverage in remote areas. 38
Since the beginning, Germany’s industry has supported scientific research. German society and economy take pride in their research- development efforts… 39 Mercedes, BMW, and Volkswagen are some examples.
Sweden is a leader in technological innovation, with remarkable achievements in web development and mobile apps. For years, Ericsson and other large tech companies dominated the market. 40 Other Swedish companies like Spotify, Torrent, and Skype are now leading the charge.
Above are some European countries with the most advanced technological and digital expertise. As we know, the race for technological progress between countries is never over.
A. Here comes the truth.
B. The tide has turned today.
C. Most residents there can switch on easily.
D. We wanted to see how Europe's tech countries compare.
E. Not all the countries experienced the smooth development.
F. This is supported by evidence from global automotive brands.
G. The British Empire was once the most developed country in the world.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15个小题；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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
It had been a few weeks into lockdown because of the COVID-19. My father's_41 had become in desperate need of help. So I 42 to work part- time as a tea lady.
_43_,I also wanted to keep an eye on my father. Ever since he 44 from dementia(痴呆),I had become concerned about his well- being. So I_45_, wheeling a teapot around the ground floor.
It was a peculiar kind of_46 at first. I saw how we were 47 every day. I would often come away sweating. And saddened, for the home lost a lot of_48 to COVID-19 in a short span of time and seeing the suddenly empty beds was_49_.
But it was also surprisingly good 50_. Joking and stories made time easy. I began to_51_to see the old lady who would say “ Thank you ” and give me a 52 every time I left her a cup of tea. And my father, who was almost paralyzed like a stone, 53 looked cheered up at seeing me around with the tea trolley(推车).
The figures I had 54_so often taught me that sitting by a sunny window drinking a cup of warm tea held its value. It is simple, and wholesome, and brings clarity and_55_, helping me handle everything peacefully. To me, this has been lockdown's greatest gift.
41.A. training school B. business firm C. care home D. field camp
42.A. registered B. pretended C. refused D. volunteered
43.A. Ultimately B. Fortunately C. Definitely D. Actually
44.A. suffered B. learned C. freed D. escaped
45.A. broke up B. turned up C. picked up D. took up
46.A. job B. dream C. plan D. art
47.A. thrilled B. concentrated C. separated D. occupied
48.A. physicians B. partners C. patients D. professionals
49.A. amazing B. shocking C. pressing D. relaxing
50.A. fun B. pity C. shame D. hope
51.A. afford B. pretend C. forget D. expect
52.A. break B. chance C. hug D. hand
53.A. ever B. even C. still D. yet
54.A. encountered B. inspired C. instructed D. educated
55.A. kindness B. loneliness C. weakness D. calmness
第Ⅱ卷(非选择题 共55分)
注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第二节(10个小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
FIFA World Cup is going on in Doha, Qatar(卡塔尔). Its mascot is La’eeb, a cute figure _56_name means “ super- skilled player ” in Arabic. Chinese fans jokingly dubbed(起绰号) the mascot as the “wonton wrapper”(馄饨皮) because of its resemblance to the food.
Qatar FIFA World Cup has also made a Qatari youngster a social media sensation(网红) in China. During the live broadcast of the opening match 57 Qatar and Ecuador, a teenage boy in the audience wearing a kaffiyeh(头巾),a traditional headdress for men in Qatar,_58_( grab)people's attention by making dramatic facial expressions showing his_59_( happy) about his team’s performance—The Qatari team ultimately lost the match.
Chinese fans began posting screenshots of him next to La ’ eeb_60_( make) the same poses and facial expressions, and he was dubbed the “wonton wrapper prince”. People also have drawn cartoons of him and made his facial expressions into memes.
It was found out later that 61 teen is actually a member of the Qatari royal family. One Thursday last month, prince Abdulrahman recorded a video expressing his gratitude for the love he 62_( receive) from the Chinese people. It_63_( post) on Chinese social media on Thursday.
“Hello, this is my message for all of my Chinese fans,” he said in the video. “I'm here just _64_( say) thank you for all of your beautiful comments and all of your beautiful videos. I' ve seen all of them. Thank you so much, 65_you' re more than welcome to come to Qatar. You can experience and watch this amazing event—the World Cup. Thank you.”
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节：应用文写作(满分15分)
假如你是李华，你已经订阅英文杂志English Writing一年多了，请你给杂志英文主编写封英语信，内容包括：
1.阅读收获；2.有何建议；3.希望祝愿。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；2.请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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。
It was 11 p.m. when Alex Conrad saw the woman on the Main Street Bridge. She was standing by the railing, peering down at the rushing Chippewa River below. At her feet was what appeared to be a backpack.
Maybe she's fishing, Conrad, then 20, thought as he continued driving his car to his home a short distance away. His friend’s car had broken down, so Conrad was making a quick pit stop to grab some tools before heading out to help.
Tools in hand, he climbed into his car. Instead of taking a shortcut, though, he chose to head back over the bridge. Something about that woman didn't sit right. Why would she be fishing this late at night— in May, when it's still cold in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
As he crossed the quarter-mile-long bridge, Conrad saw the woman standing in the same spot. He pulled a U-turn and parked on a zebra crossing some 20 feet away with the hazards lights flashing, blocking one of the four lanes. In case there was trouble, he hoped another driver would take note and help.
He stepped out of his car and got a clearer picture of the scene. The woman was in her 20s,dressed in pants and a heavy coat. What he'd thought was a backpack was in fact rope pooled by her feet. One end was tied to a bridge post. The other, around her neck.
“Hey, what's going on ” Conrad called out. He pretended not to see the rope although he knew exactly what was going on.
She spoke unwillingly, but he kept probing(追问), eventually pulling from her that she was going through a particularly rough difficulty. She was jobs, not doing well in school—in short, life wasn't working out as she'd hoped.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；2.请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Para 1:
“Not everything goes as planned,” agreed Conrad.
Para 2:
Just then, bright lights appeared and it was the police.
金丽衢十二校2022学年高三第一次联考
英语参考答案
一、听力(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
1—5BABAC 6—10CABCA 11—15ACCCB 16——20BCABC
二、阅读理解(第一节15小题，每小题2.5分；第二节5小题：每小题2.5分。满分50分)
21—23 ACD 24—27DACB 28—31 BCDA 32—35DBCA
36——40DGCFB
三、语言运用
第一节：完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
41—45CDDAB 46—50ADCBA 51—55DCBAD
第二节：语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
56. whose 57. between 58. grabbed 59. unhappiness 60. making
61. the 62. had received/received 63. was posted 64. to say 65. and
四、书面表达
第一节：应用文写作(满分15分)
One possible version:
Dear Editor,
Hope this mail finds you well. Having been a devoted reader of your magazine for one year, I am writing to share with you my thoughts.
Whenever I receive your magazine, I will read each issue from cover to cover. The varieties of columns, thrilling articles, impressive opinions and helpful writing tips have benefited me so much. The series of contents not only improve my writing skills but also deepen my insight into profound English writing world. Meanwhile, I suggest that your magazine should be a platform for us students to share our works.
Do hope English Writing will be more popular. Hope everything goes well with your work.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节：读后续写(满分25分)
One possible version:
“Not everything goes as planned,” agreed Conrad. He started talking about the ups and downs he’d faced in his life. As he talked, he inched closer. Conrad was a quiet guy, but now he found enough topics of conversation to keep the woman engaged and even laughing. She grew comfortable enough to let him get within a few feet of her. Then suddenly without warning, sheclimbed onto the railing. Conrad reached for her. He threw his arms around her, hauling her down off the railing. She grabbed the railing, saying, “I'm not worth it.” Heart pounding, Conrad said, “I refuse to give up.”(97words)
Just then, bright lights appeared and it was the police. Someone had reported Conrad's car for being parked on the bridge—just as he'd hoped. Two officers raced over and took hold of the woman, and soon, more police arrived and the woman was taken to safety, and then to a hospital for observation. Everyone present sighed in great relief. What was unusual in the whole episode was what Alex Conrad did. One officer was so impressed by Conrad's actions that he suggested he consider a career as a police negotiator. Conrad just smiled, making no response.(87 words)
听力部分录音稿
(Text 1)
W:Will you be joining us in the party later
M:Sorry,I need to catch up on the work I missed.
(Text 2)
W:What's wrong with the car
M:The front tire is flat, the seat needs to be raised, and the engine seems not to work well.
W:Why not call Mr. Hopkins
(Text 3)
M:Good morning, madam. What can I do for you
W:I'd like these glasses. How much are they
M:They're $20 a piece. If you buy a dozen, you can save $90.
W:OK.I'll take a dozen.
(Text 4)
W:Jack, can you do the dishes tonight I'm very tired.
M:Can't we just put them in the dish-washer I've had a very bad day, too. I just want to relax.
(Text 5)
W:What did you think about the speech by the visiting lecturer
M:I was lost. I simply couldn't follow his train of thought.
(Text 6)
M:Hi, Linda.
W:Oh, hi, John. Haven't seen you for a few days. What are you doing these days
M:Well,I'm doing a very interesting job. I began to train dogs. My dogs are really actors, you know, the dogs you see in movies and TV shows.
W:Cool!How do you do it
M:The dogs have to learn signals for certain basic skills, like sit, stop, and lie down. After that, you teach them the tricky things.
V:That's really fantastic! But how do you make them learn things
4:Well, you mainly need patience. You repeat and repeat the commands. And they get a reward every time they get it right.
:Maybe I should consider training my own dog to do these tricks as well. It must be a lot of fun.
(Text 7)
M:Well, Jane. How did you do on your driving test
W:Not so well. I'm afraid.
M:Didn't you get your license
W:No. My score was only 57 percent.
M:No wonder you look sad. Where did you lose the most points
W:One thing was not turning my head before changing roads or making turns.
M:Right. Using a turn signal isn't enough. To be safe, you have to glance back over your shoulder in the direction you want to go.
W:But my parking was good. I've been practicing that a lot.
M:What was your worst moment
W:Waiting on an uphill place for the light to change to green.
M:What happened
W:Well, I forgot how to use the hand brake. So the car rolled back and hit the car behind me.
M:That alone probably failed you.
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W:It certainly has been busy here at the travel agency recently.
M:It must be because summer vacation is nearly here.
W:Everyone is trying to plan a summer vacation.
M:The travel agencies are offering a lot of cheap airfares to Europe now.
W:I've heard that traveling around Europe by train is the cheapest and most convenient way.
M:Yes.I've heard it's much easier than driving, and much more comfortable than taking a bus.
W:Are you planning to buy a train ticket
M:Yes.I'm going to travel by train in France, Italy, Switzerland, and Austria.
W:I'm going to France and Germany. I'm going to take the train from Paris, and travel to all the smaller countryside towns.
M:Excuse me…could you tell me if this is where I can catch a bus to the Brooklyn Museum
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W:Now,I'm with Frank Irvine. Frank, were you born in Scotland
M:Actually no. My father was from Austria and I was born there.
W:When did you start getting interested in making pots
M:Well, as a child I was into engines. But I think by the time I was about twenty I was already aware that there might be something else I wanted to do.
W:So, what did you do
M:Well,I started traveling. Er, at first, to find out more about my father's background, and then I went to the Middle East and on to India, where I met my wife.
W:And her father
M:Yes. And I was visiting them quite a lot and seeing her father working. And eventually I asked him if I could have a go. And then I started using very, very high temperatures to produce some pretty unique effects.
M:Oh, I've been playing about with this since the 1970s.I started with quite small bowls, you know, small home-used objects, then I wanted to try to make larger designs, but still something that might find its way into a home, rather than a museum. Then in 1981.I got onto the idea of them being used outdoors, so they got bigger and bigger. And other people like them too.
W:They certainly do. Well, thank you very much for your coming here today, Frank.
M:You're welcome.
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W:Most American university students study four years or more to get a college degree. During this time, they are called undergraduate students. When a student completes his course, he earns a bachelor's degree that will help him find a job. Many students stay at university and work for a higher degree. Other students take a job for a few years, then they quit working, and they continue studying at the university. Those students work to earn higher degrees. They are called graduate students. Graduate students specialize in a particular field of study. They study to become experts in their field. They hope that when they get their graduate degrees they will succeed in finding interesting jobs with good salaries.
Graduate usually are usually too busy studying. Often they have to pay high school fees. Some give up studying before they get their degrees. But most keep on working at their studies until they graduate: In today's world, most gradates don't regret spending time on studies. They are finding that things are changing fast. New development are occurring in all fields. For many, graduate study has become a necessity.

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