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绝密★考试结束前
2023 学年第一学期高一年级十二月统一检测
英语学科 试题
考生须知：
1．本卷共 8页，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纸上，写在试卷上无效。
4．考试结束后，只需上交答题纸。
第Ⅰ卷（选择题，共 85 分）
第一部分 听力（共两节, 满分 30 分）
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. How does the man sound
A. Surprised. B. Annoyed. C. Confused.
2. Which picture does the man like most
A. The one of the buildings. B. The one of animals. C. The one of boats.
3. What are the speakers going to do first
A. See a movie. B. Go for a walk. C. Have dinner.
4. Why does the woman call the man
A. To give advice. B. To ask for help. C. To finish the document(文件).
5. What is Mary probably doing according to the woman
A. Doing some training. B. Attending a meeting. C. Going on holiday.
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. When will the film start
A. At 8:00 pm. B. At 7:30 pm. C. At 7:00 pm.
7.Who is the man probably
A. A ticket seller. B. An actor. C. A shop assistant.
听第7段材料，回答第 8至10题。
8.What does the woman say about the cafeteria(自助食堂) in her old school
A. It is crowded. B. It is small. C. It is noisy.
9.Which part of the old school is short of modern equipment
A. The school hall. B. The classrooms. C. The library.
10.What is the man going to talk about next
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A. His experience in the old school.
B. His feelings about the new school.
C. His advice on rebuilding the school.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。
11.What did the woman do last night
A. She attended a party.
B. She studied sleep problems.
C. She met her study group.
12.Why does the man speak of a study
A. To comfort the woman. B. To persuade the woman. C. To praise the woman.
13.What does the woman want to do now
A. Eat something. B. Do sports. C. Have a rest.
听第9段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。
14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Wife and husband. B. Strangers. C. Mother and son.
15.When will the woman watch the play
th th th
A. On April 6 . B. On April 7 . C. On April 8 .
16. How much will the woman pay in total
A. 10. B. 20. C. 30.
17.What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Visit the Children’s Club. B. Pay for the tickets now. C. Arrive at the theatre early.
听第10段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。
18.What has the speaker been interested in since childhood
A. Writing. B. Nursing. C. Teaching.
19.How did the speaker feel about the old woman’s decisions
A. Satisfied. B. Surprised. C. Disappointed.
20.What does the speaker plan to do
A. Found a company. B. Travel around America. C. Study abroad.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（共 11 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 27.5 分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该
项涂黑。
A
Barbara Kingsolver is a Pulitzer Prize-winning US author. Her new book, Demon Copperhead
(winner of the Fiction award in the Indie Book Awards 2023), is out now, published by Faber. She
shared the books that changed her life.
Little Women, Louisa May Alcott
I read this book in the back of a car. I must have been in third or fourth grade, and my parents
were taking us on a rare holiday. They put us in the back of the estate car and expected us to be quiet
for as long as it took to drive to the Grand Canyon. Luckily, I can read in moving vehicles, and I just
disappeared into Little Women. That was my first experience of really losing myself in a novel.
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The Children of Violence series by Doris Lessing
This series of books rocked my world. They are novels connected by a main character, Martha
Quest, and set in what was then called Rhodesia, where Lessing grew up. She was writing about sexism
and racism in a time when those words weren’t really used yet. They had what was called the color bar
back then, and as far as sexism, it was just called life. Nobody was remarking on it. But these books
were about these big, universal themes that I was feeling so powerfully in my own life. It was what I
saw in my little town. It was a revelation to me that fiction could be about these things that everyone in
the world should be thinking about. That larger purpose of fiction was revealed to me through these
books.
Cannery Row, John Steinbeck
I always loved to read, and I kept a journal since I was eight. As a young adult I wrote poetry and
stories which l did not show to anybody. But I did not think I could be a writer. In my small town, my
small world, it just didn’t seem possible. I thought, I don’t know anyone important. I just know regular,
ordinary people. You can’t write about that. And then a book fell into my hands that was this exquisite
novel about this funny group of ordinary people living in an ordinary place. It was like the scales fell
from my eyes. It showed me fiction doesn’t have to be about famous people or heroic lives.
21. Where did Barbara Kingsolver read Little Women
A. In Rhodesia. B. On an estate. C. At the Grand Canyon. D. In the car.
22. What is TRUE about The Children of Violence by Doris Lessing
A. It is the winner of the Fiction award in the Indie Book Awards.
B. It is about sexism and racism Martha Quest experienced in Rhodesia.
C. It is about big and powerful themes that I can hardly relate to.
D. It is an exquisite book about ordinary people in an ordinary place.
23. Which book gave me inspiration that I could be a writer
A. Demon Copperhead B. Little Women C. The Children of Violence D. Cannery Row
B
When you go on a holiday, is your journey just an annoying inconvenience to get you there Have
you ever been too busy thinking about the next place you’re going to visit to enjoy where you are Or
do you ever return from a holiday exhausted from too much sightseeing If so, you might want to
consider slow travel.
What exactly is slow travel It’s certainly not about doing everything at a snail’s pace or using the
slowest form of transport. Instead, it’s about connecting to the local culture and the people who live
there. The idea is that you experience life in any place you visit as if you were from there—if you were
slow traveling, you might rent a place to stay, explore on foot or by local transport, shop in
neighborhood markets and eat typical food from the area. In other words, you really get to know one or
a few places rather than seeing only a little of many different places. Slow travel is a mindset —a way
of thinking —it is about appreciating and making the most of every moment of your stay.
The benefits of slow travel are multiple. For a start, an important positive factor is that you’ll save
money. Why Transport, especially flights and renting a car, is one of the biggest expenses on a holiday
and using alternatives brings the costs down. Also, staying in an apartment or house means you can eat
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in and enjoy the pleasure of local shopping. Another advantage is that you’ll meet more local people
who can tell you interesting places to go and give great advice. In addition, since you won’t be sticking
to a tight schedule, you’ll have time to explore in depth and make plans as you go along.
The benefits don’t end there. Slow travel is less stressful too and you get to see places that you
would never have seen otherwise. Getting off the beaten track and finding unexpected treasures, such
as a beautiful square or a wonderful little restaurant that aren’t in any guidebooks, are half the fun of
going to new places. You’re far more likely to remember these enriching experiences for years to come
than visiting yet another museum, cafe packed with tourists or city filled with sightseers, just because
all the travel books say they are the best places to go. Finally, slow travel is more environmentally
friendly. As a result, not only will you reduce your carbon footprint, but you’ll also promote sustainable
travel.
24. How does the author introduce the topic
A. By presenting examples. B. By providing background.
C. By giving definition. D. By asking questions.
25. What do the underlined words “multiple” mean in paragraph 4
A. Limited B. Plentiful C. Impressive D. Unique
26. What can we learn about slow travel from the last paragraph
A. It is economical and flexible. B. It is slow and inconvenient.
C. It is time-saving and interesting. D. It is relaxing and green.
27. What is the writer’s purpose in writing the text
A. To compare slow travel and special forces-style travel.
B. To give examples of the slow travel around the world.
C. To introduce what slow travel is and its benefits.
D. To list the advantages and disadvantages of slow travel.
C
Hangzhou Asian Games are defined as a great success. For 16 days over 12,000 athletes from 45
countries and regions across Asia competed over 480 events, broke 13 world records and shared
unforgettable moments in Hangzhou. It is worth mentioning that in this 19th edition of Asian Games
break-dancing and e-sports made their debuts as official medal sports.
In Asia, e-sport games are more popular than traditional sport, making it the leading region for
e-sports and, within Asia, China is undoubtedly the region leader as well as the largest e-sports market
in the world, accounting for “34% of global industry income in that category, Asia combined takes
53%”, says Niko Partners in their market research reported by MIT Technology Review.
Within China, e-sports are run like any popular sport and have been for a long time: there are
regional clubs, each with its home stadium; competitions featuring different levels of talent make it
possible for the industry to evaluate the players (and also for the players to make a living); and in recent
years, star players have even been marketed like celebrities, attracting crazy fan groups.
For the first time in history, the Asian Games included e-sports as medal-earning event, with over
20 countries competing in seven e-sport games making it the “highest-stakes mobile game match that’s
ever been played” according to MIT Technology Review: “Of all the competitions taking place,
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e-sports is the only one in which arena(竞技场) tickets were sold on a lottery(抽签) basis because of
skyrocketing demand. There were over 5 million lottery buyers for all the e-sports events; each had a
0.5% chance of getting a ticket.”
The reason for such popularity has been identified in the drive of the major Chinese tech
companies promoting the rise of mobile gaming in China and making the e-sports more accessible to
people who don’t have computers or consoles(游戏机). The popularity of e-sports is particularly
intense among young people, for this reason brands like Disney or Nintendo are recruiting companies
like Tencent to make their mobile games.
28. Where is this text probably taken from
A. textbook. B. A travel journal. C. A science fiction. D. A sports magazine.
29. Why is e-sports in Hangzhou Asian Games the only event that requires a lottery to purchase tickets
A. Because e-sports is so popular.
B. Because the venue is not spacious.
C. Because it can add fun to e-sports.
D. Because it can help promote e-sports.
30. What is the main reason for the fact that E-sports become popular in China
A. People’s intense interest in digitalization.
B. The large young population of the country.
C. People’s easy access to mobile games.
D. The government’s promotion of the sport.
31. What is the suitable title for the passage
A. The Origin of E-sports
B. The First Appearance of E-sports in Asian Games
C. The Development of E-sports
D. D. The Popularity of E-sports in Asia
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。
Home workout
As long as there is a space at home, we can move. It will take time if we go outside as time is
precious, especially in this fast- paced age. So many people like to exercise at home. However, without
trainers, getting good exercises at home can be difficult. 32. __________________
Avoid over-training. Nowadays, a lot of people prefer to do some popular programs they see on
social media. But a lot of these programs are high-in-tensity(高强度的）and designed to make you feel
tired.33.__________________ Training beyond your power can result in injury. “You might develop
tendonitis (肌腱炎）in the knees; you might hurt an ankle,” said Clifton Hempstead, a well-known
personal trainer.
34.__________________ A lot of home workout programs that don't need equipment include
exercises such as planks(平板支撑），squats （深蹲）and sit-ups.35. __________________ “When
doing squats, your knees and toes should be pointed in the same direction so that, long term, your knees
don't suffer. If you can't do an exercise, find a way to reduces its tensity so that you have less pain,” he
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said.
Do yoga in a suitable way. 36. __________________ But if you'd rather learn yoga through
videos, it's important to take it slow. Many video classes don't offer any changes of poses that might
make them work for different bodies. “If something doesn't feel right, and you're taking a video class,
please quit,” he said. “Don't go as far.”
A. It can be tricky to do yoga at home.
B. Yoga is the most effective in the presence of an instructor.
C. Here is something you should pay attention to when you choose to exercise at home.
D. Instead, you should try a program that is working toward a goal, with exercises you're able to do.
E. Watch your form.
F. But having bad form can lead to injury.
G. People find it easy to do these programs.
第三部分 语言运用(共四节，满分 55 分)
第一节 完形填空（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四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）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。
Our church in Toronto has a way of helping those who are short of money. Money is dropped into
an offering box with only the name of the 37 on the envelope(信封).
There came a time when my husband and I were among those 38 . We did not talk about
our 39 with anyone, including our 40 . We did not want to make them 41
about the problem.
Our situation wasn’t 42 , and my husband and I knew that we would have to look for
outside help. Just as we were almost 43 , our church gave us a gift envelope. We were
overjoyed to receive the money, enough to 44 that hard time. We couldn’t help but wonder
who had given such a generous gift.
A year later, our seventeen-year-old son was 45 a student loan(贷款) to attend university.
His father and I were very 46 by this. We had 47 him to save some money for his
university from his part-time job and he had already had enough money. I asked him repeatedly where
the money had 48 . At first he would not tell me. Finally, my son 49 that the year
before he had put his savings in the offering box for his father and me.
I stood there speechless, tears filling my eyes. It had taken my son 50 to save that money.
He had given it to us 51 —without telling us what he had done.
37.A. helper B. receiver C. volunteer D. organizer
38.A. in need B. in danger C. in short D. in shock
39.A. money B. attitude C. difficulty D. effort
40.A. family B. neighbor C. children D. partner
41.A. anxious B. serious C. curious D. careful
42.A. increasing B. improving C. solving D. appearing
43.A. breaking up B. breaking in C. breaking out D. breaking down
44.A. bring us through B. bring us up C. bring us together D. bring us out
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45.A. struggle for B. dealing with C. applying for D. giving up
46.A. amazed B. cheated C. disturbed D. confused
47.A. forced B. begged C. persuaded D. trusted
48.A. gone B. got C. left D. spent
49.A. argued B. cheated C. admitted D. offered
50.A. years B. months C. days D. hours
51.A. finally B. actually C. simply D. willingly
注意：将答案写在答题纸上，写在本试卷上无效。
第 II 卷（非选择题，共 65 分）
第三部分 语言运用(共四节，满分 55 分)
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。
Smooth and durable, Xuan paper is known as the "Paper of Ages". The term Xuan paper first
appeared in On Famous Paintings through the Ages, a book 52 (write) by a scholar Zhang
Yanyuan, in which he described Xuan paper 53 an ideal carrier for calligraphy and painting.
The craft of making Xuan paper is 54 (extreme) challenging. Sandalwood bark (檀香树
皮), 55 special plant native to southern China, goes through 108 procedures before it 56
(change) into a batch of fine Xuan paper. The entire process is so complex that even the most skilled
craftsman can only master some of its steps, 57 shows us the beauty of craftsmanship.
The flow of ink decides the output of Chinese art 58 Xuan paper is ahead of others with
its excellent ability 59 (give) full play to ink. Different proportions of bark to straw can
create different canvases best suited for artistic expression.
Xuan paper has accompanied the Chinese literati for thousands of years. Unlike other forms of
paper, it can not be easily damaged by time. It is this durability (耐用性) that has made the preservation
of many 60 (tradition) works from ancient China possible.
Papermaking is a shape of 61 (wise) of the ancient Chinese, and Xuan paper is the top of
papermaking.
第三节 (共 10 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 10 分)
根据下列句子及所给单词首字母或中文提示，写出空缺处各单词的完全形式。（每空只写一词）
62.__________（显然地），it was your determination that led to your final success.
63.For centuries, this tool has been passed down with its design and purpose (事实上)
unchanged.
64. Since noon, she has been b_______ herself in this new novel which her sister borrowed from the
school.
65.The film star wears sunglasses, so he can go shopping without being r____________.
66.Filled with __________(好奇心)，the artist packed his bag and left for the Xi’an City Wall.
67. The new technology, if it is a________ properly to rice growing, will help increase the grain output.
68. Their __________(供给) were running out, though a charity group just sent them a batch.
69. These children told us they p__________ riding to the countryside to staying indoors.
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70. As a boss, she feels a strong sense of ____________ (责任)towards her employees.
71. Recently, the first international humanitarian aid has been sent to the residents of Gaza who are
severely a________ by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
第四节（共 1 题，满分 15 分）
请使用括号内所给的单词、短语和句型翻译下列中文句子，并按照逻辑连成短文。
1. 第十九届亚运会于 9 月在杭州拉开帷幕，对于亚洲运动员们，这是一场互相竞技的盛会。(定
语从句；compete)
2. 这一次，你会惊喜地发现大多数年轻的中国运动员外向又自信。(find+宾语+宾补；amaze)
3. 其中，全红婵用她出色的技能给我们留下了深刻的印象。(make/leave an impression on )
4. 与其他领域相比，体育比赛充满了更多的失败和受伤，但是这些运动员们永远不会失去信心。
(compare with；lose heart)
5. 正如你所看见的，这场赛事不仅展现了体育精神，还促进了国家之间的文化交流。(not only...
but also；exchange)
第四部分 写作(共 1 题，满分 25 分)
假定你是李华，你们学校准备取消课间播放音乐，让大家多点时间学习，你认为这样做存在
问题。请你给学校负责人写一封邮件，内容包括：
1.说明问题；
2.提出建议。
注意： 1 写作词数应为 80 词左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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英语学科 参考答案
第Ⅰ卷（选择题，共 85 分）
第一部分 听力（共两节, 20 小题，每题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）
1-5 BACBA 6-10 ACCBA 11-15 ABCBB 16-20 CCABA
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，16 小题，每题 2.5 分，满分 40 分）
21-23 DBD 24-27DBDC 28-31DACD 32-36CDEFB
第三部分 语言运用(共四节，满分 55 分)
第一节（15 小题，每题 1 分，满分 15 分）
37-41BACCA 42-46BDACC 47-51DACAD
第 II 卷（非选择题，共 65 分）
第二节（10 小题，每题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
52. written 53.as 54.extremely 55.a 56. is changed
57.which 58.and 59.to give 60. traditional 61.wisdom
第三节（10 小题，每题 1 分，满分 10 分）
62.Obviously 63.actually 64.burying 65.recognized 66.curiosity
67. applied 68. supplies 69.preferred 70.responsibility 71.affected
第四节（满分 15 分）
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The 19 Asian Games opened in September in Hangzhou, which is a grand (large) event for athletes in
Asia to compete with each other. This time, you’ll be amazed to find most of Chinese young athletes
outgoing and confident. Among them, Quan Hongchan left/made a deep impression on us with her
wonderful pared with other fields, sports are full of failures and injuries, but these athletes will
never lose heart. As you can see, this event not only shows us the sports spirit, but also improves the
cultural exchange between countries.
第四部分 写作(共 1 题，满分 25 分)
Dear Sir,
I’m Li Hua from Class 3. I think it’s not a good idea to cancel playing music to make students go on
studying after class. The reasons are as follows.
To begin with, cancelling playing music between classes to make us continue studying may lead us to be
overtired and stressed. Besides, students may feel bored or less motivated if they are forced to study all
the time. These can hinder the progress of students as they can’t get enough relaxation.
My suggestion is to play some soft and peaceful music instead of loud music and to play half of the class
break. In this way, we can have a good rest as well as enjoy music, which can help us be fully prepared
for the next class.
Thank you for considering my suggestion.
Yours sincerely,
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Li Hua
听力文本
(Text 1)
W: What did you think of that new restaurant
M: I didn’t like anything on the menu! Nobody told me it was a fish restaurant! I dislike fish. The only thing I could have
was salad.
(Text 2)
W: Which picture do you like best That one of the boats is good, isn’t it
M: No, I don’t like it. I love that picture of the village houses. It’s beautiful.
W: Yes, it’s not bad, but that one over there is really great. Look at the animals on it!
M: Well, I don’t agree.
(Text 3)
W: I heard about a Japanese restaurant down at the mall. It is said the food is excellent and it’s not expensive. What
about having dinner there and watching a movie after that
M: Well, actually, I went to see two movies this week. Why not have a walk after dinner
W: Great!
(Text 4)
W: Hello, Sam. This is Jenny. Could you help me give a document to Mr John I’m meeting a customer outside.
M: Sure. Is the document on your desk
W: Yes. It’s next to the computer. Do you know the one I mean
M: Yeah.
(Text 5)
M: Have you seen Mary I need to talk with her. I remember we’ll have a meeting together today.
W: She is off to Italy for a meeting, isn’t she
M: That’s next week.
W: Then she must be in the computer room. There is computer training.
(Text 6)
M: Hi, Juliet. It’s Sam here. Have you got the movie tickets for tonight yet
W: Yeah. It will start at eight.
M: Oh, you know, I usually finish work at seven o’clock, but there’s a sale in our shop this week. I have to tidy the shop
at the end of the day, so I’ll work till seven-thirty this evening.
W: Don’t worry. I’ll pick you up outside the shop then.
M: Great! Thank you.
(Text 7)
W: Edward, we’re moving into our new school next month. It is next to the old one.
M: Fantastic! Are there any problems with your old one
W: Yes. In the cafeteria, we can always hear the traffic in the street outside or the crowds of people waiting for the buses.
M: Are your classrooms OK
W: Well, they don’t have the latest equipment.
M: And your library
W: It is small and not warm enough!
M: That’s a pity. I went to your old school once ...
(Text 8)
M: Zoe, what’s the matter You look so sleepy.
W: I stayed up late last night. My friend had a party and I went.
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M: Why didn’t you sleep this morning
W: I had to meet my study group at the library. We’ll have a big test next week.
M: Why didn’t you study last night
W: Oh, it was OK. I studied a lot before the party.
M: Maybe that’s not a good idea. I read about a research study. It said that if you don’t get enough sleep after your study,
you may forget 30 percent of what you studied. So you should have a good rest.
W: Well, I read that eating right can help us study better. Some chemicals can help us stay energetic.
M: So you should get enough sleep and eat the right food.
W: That sounds like good advice! I think I have to go home and rest now.
(Text 9)
M: Westbury Theatre. Can I help you
W: Yes. I’d like to book some tickets for the children’s play, Cinderella.
M: When would you like to come
W: The afternoon of either the sixth or the seventh of April.
M: I’m sorry, there are no more tickets for the sixth.
W: OK, the seventh then. How much are they
M: Ten pounds each. Children under sixteen pay only five pounds if they’re with an adult.
W: All right. I’d like tickets for two adults and two children under sixteen, please. Can you tell me who is in the play
M: Cinderella is played by Sophie Disley.
W: That’s great! My children like her. The show will start at three fifteen, won’t it
M: That’s right, but you need to arrive at two thirty to get your tickets.
W: OK. Thanks. Can you tell me about your Children’s Club on Saturday mornings
M: Of course, you can call 7722801, and they’ll give you the information you need.
W: Thanks.
(Text 10) W
I was brought up in an ordinary family. The great love of my life since I was a small girl was writing, which my
family thought was surprising. Anyway, I trained to be a nurse. But whenever I had free time, I wrote. Then the strangest
thing happened. I’d been nursing a very old woman for several months in a hospital. She told me that although she had
many relatives, no one came to visit her. She said she would leave me a lot of money when she died. I thought that she
was joking. But she wasn’t! After she died, I became rich. I was determined not to waste money. I wanted to do
something for my family, but they said it was my money and they knew I would use it properly. Then I went to America
and did a degree in creative writing. I learned a great deal from the lecturers and other writers on the course. Now, I want
to do something to help other young writers. I’m thinking of setting up a publishing firm named after the old lady who
helped me achieve my life’s ambition!
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