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成都外国语学校高2021级高考模拟试题（四）
英语
注意事项：
1．答题前，务必将自己的姓名、考籍号填写在答题卡规定的位置上。
2．答选择题时，必须使用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。
3．答非选择题时，必须使用0.5毫米黑色笔迹的签字笔，将答案书写在答题卡规定的位置上。
4．所有题目必须在答题卡上作答，在试题卷上答题无效。
5．考试结束后，只将答题卡交回。
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，你将有两秒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．When will the woman meet the staff manager
A．At 9: 30. B．At 11: 00. C．At 12: 40.
2．Why hasn’t the woman seen the man for a long time
A．He went traveling. B．He moved to Glasgow. C．He was ill.
3．Where does the conversation take place
A．At a restaurant. B．At a supermarket. C．At home.
4．How does the man feel now
A．Excited. B．Regretful. C．Refreshed.
5．What is the man doing
A．Offering a favor. B．Serving a customer. C．Showing the way.
第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．What are the speakers talking about
A．Fixing a friend’s car. B．Planning for tonight. C．Working on a car.
7．What does the woman ask the man to do
A．Ignore their guests. B．Invite Frank to join them. C．Cancel his plan to meet Frank.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．What is the woman shopping for
A．Envelopes. B．A camera. C．Art supplies.
9．What additional service does the man mention
A．Photo printing. B．Online purchasing. C．In-store mailing.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．What does Grace need Jack to do
A．Fix the copy machine. B．Attend a staff meeting. C．Print some documents.
11．What do we know about the copy machine
A．It is under repair. B．It is in poor condition. C．It has broken down three times.
12．Where is Jack heading next
A．A branch office. B．A copy shop. C．A repair shop.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．What is the job about
A．Guest reception. B．Hotel decoration. C．Building construction.
14．How long will it take to finish the job
A．Five days. B．Four days. C．Three days.
15．Who will tell the client about the update
A．Richard. B．The man. C．The woman.
16．Why does the woman want the job to go smoothly
A．To attract more workers.
B．To get more job opportunities.
C．To shorten the working period.
听第 10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．When did Britt start to build a website originally
A．After university. B．At university. C．At high school.
18．Why did Britt change the name of her website
A．The original name wasn’t suitable.
B．She wanted to include other games.
C．The website wasn’t successful at first.
19．What can we learn about the content of the website
A．It’s wide-ranging. B．It’s old-fashioned. C．It’s boys-targeted.
20．What is the main focus of the website
A．Make-up and fashion. B．Computer games. C．Team sports.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
National Public Radio （NPR） Music’s Tiny Desk Contest is back. Artists can begin to submit an entry from this morning on Feb. 2nd. The submission will last 14 days. This isn’t just another regular year of the Contest —it’s the 10th anniversary.
The panel（小组） of judges has doubled in size compared to previous years. The panel has a group of industry experts who are eager to see what this year’s participants can share. And there’s a great team of NPR’s Music station hosts on the panel: Amelia Mason, Novena Carmel and Stas THEE Boss.
Also new this year: Not only will the 2024 winner play a Tiny Desk concert, be interviewed on All Things Considered and go on tour with NPR Music, they’ll also be paired with a tutor in the industry who will help them navigate their music journey. Our judges are determined to give this year’s winner the support they’ll need to take their music to the next level. The winner will also be featured at two festivals this summer: Celebrate Brooklyn and the Millennium Park Summer Music series in Chicago.
And for the first time this year, the Contest is introducing a fan favorite vote. Later this spring, Contest judges will share their favorite entries as part of the annual Tiny Desk-Contest Top Shelf series on YouTube — and then artists and fans will be able to vote for their favorite among those selections.
Here’s how to enter: Record a video of you playing one original song —behind a desk, upload your video to YouTube. and submit the video on our Tiny Desk Contest website.
21．Who could assist the 2024 winner in improving musical skills
A．The Music station hosts. B．The tutors in the industry.
C．The industry professionals. D．The participants of the contest.
22．In what way is the Contest special this year
A．Fewer judges get involved this year. B．Fans are able to vote in the Contest.
C．Judges go on tour with NPR Music. D．Winners host festivals this summer.
23．What is the purpose of the passage
A．To talk about the history of the Contest. B．To remember musicians in the Contest.
C．To mark the anniversary of the Contest. D．To attract people to join in the Contest.
B
Recently, I took him for a classic English afternoon tea at The Ritz Hotel. The thought of showing him a piece of authentic British life excited me for weeks, so when we finally sat down in the Ritz’s elegant tearoom, with the sound of a pianist in the background, I was thrilled.
I looked at the polished silver tea stand topped with finely cut sandwiches, freshly baked scones （烤饼）, and mouthwatering pastries and teacakes. I was ready to dig in. Then I looked at Dad and a trace of nervousness flashed across his face. He carefully copied what I ate and how to use the knife and fork, and from time to time anxiously looked up at the waiter in his bow tie who was serving our table.
When we got to the scones, Dad took a big bite and remarked how delicious it was. He asked me to explain how the British eat scones, so I supplied him with details about the custom of breaking scones into small pieces, spreading cream and strawberry jam on top, before consuming each piece in one mouthful.
“Oh, why did you not tell me earlier ” Dad’s face turned red in embarrassment, suddenly realizing his mistake. For the rest of the scones session, he busied himself with neatly spreading the cream and jam like an obedient（听话的） child.
Suddenly, I felt a complex mixture of happiness, sadness and loneliness. Growing up, Dad was my hero, my mountain. I still remember flying into his arms after school at the kindergarten gate. Through the sound of his voice, I learned to feel and understand the world.
After moving to London alone, I have learned to achieve academic grades, found a job, and started a new life all by myself. But I did not fully realize how much I had grown up, until I saw how dependent Dad was on me in London. Although he is still a mountain in my heart, I realized I have in the meantime built a strong mountain of my own. And by being away from Dad’s protective wings I have come to understand more of myself and to find my own place in the world.
24．Why did the author take her father for a classic English afternoon tea
A．The food in the restaurant was delicious.
B．She wanted her father to experience real British life.
C．Her father was deeply attracted by the elegant tearoom.
D．She intended to introduce an excellent restaurant to her father.
25．Which of the following best describe the author’s father when eating scones
A．Disappointed and painful. B．Embarrassed and desperate.
C．Nervous and cautious. D．Sorrowful and helpless.
26．What did the author realize after the experience
A．She had a happy childhood.
B．She had achieved a lot in academic area.
C．Her father was not her mountain any more.
D．She should be the person for her father to rely on.
27．What can we learn from the passage
A．An eating experience changed a father. B．Eating with Dad strengthened our relationship.
C．Dining environment was vital for a restaurant. D．Living alone enhanced a person’s independence.
C
We sometimes think that everything was much better and easier in the past. It’s one of the tricks our minds play on us, especially when we are in low spirits.
Actually, it’s unlikely that things were objectively better in the past. This form of thinking is called rosy retrospection, which is a well-studied cognitive bias. It happens because when we think about the past, we are more likely to focus on positive generalities than annoying details.
If you think back to a holiday with your family five years ago, you’re likely to recall the beautiful views rather than the uncomfortable bed. In other words, the negative details disappear from our memory over time while the positive ones remain.
Rosy retrospection can influence how we make decisions, and it’s one of the reasons why we easily return into problematic relationships. The longer it is since we experienced the negative influence of a relationship, the more likely we are to let the good memories outweigh the bad memories and to perhaps forgive unforgivable behavior. It’s always a good idea to review our nostalgic （怀旧的） feelings with a healthy degree of doubt.
But rosy retrospection does serve an important purpose. It keeps us in a positive state of mind in the present and is important to our psychological wellbeing. In fact, people who tend to remember negative experiences more than positive ones are likely to exhibit psychological disorders. Research generally suggests that our happiest days are still to come. And even if they’re not, it’s still important to believe that they are. Don’t shy away from looking upon the past with a certain degree of nostalgia. But, for the same reason, don’t use the past as an excuse to be unhappy in the present.
28．What does the underlined phrase “rosy retrospection” in Paragraph 2mean
A．Having a preference for good memories. B．Remembering exactly about the details.
C．Concentrating on impossible things. D．Thinking objectively about the past.
29．Which of the following is encouraged by the author according to Paragraph 4
A．Reviewing the nostalgic feelings critically.
B．Ignoring the nostalgic feelings absolutely.
C．Forgiving the unacceptable behavior generously.
D．Getting back to the problematic relationships bravely.
30．What’s the main idea of the last paragraph
A．The good excuse for present unhappiness.
B．The accuracy of remembering past details.
C．The importance of maintaining a positive mindset.
D．The negative impact of recalling past experiences.
31．What is the author’s attitude toward rosy retrospection according to the passage
A．Negative. B．Cautious. C．Favorable. D．Objective.
D
Sharks and their relatives are some of the most threatened vertebrates（脊椎动物） on Earth. Coral reefs（珊瑚礁） provide homes for countless fish species that are vital for fisheries and are therefore an especially important ecosystem for humans ---and one where the decline of shark populations seems to be especially acute.
The study by Simpfendorfer with his team is the result of a worldwide collaboration called the Global FinPrint project. The data analyzed include more than 20,000 hours of standardized underwater video taken at nearly 400 reefs in 67 countries around the world. It reveals declines of 60 to 73% of once-abundant coral reef shark species at reefs around the world.
However, the findings of Simpfendorfer with his team include signs of hope and a clear path forward. Their results show that although shark populations in many reefs had declined, some healthy reef shark populations remained. The reefs with healthier shark populations had some important similarities: they tended to be in the waters of high-income countries with stronger natural resource management regulations. A country that lacks the resources to feed its people is less able to sustainably manage and protect its biodiversity.
The most unexpected result of the study is that a decline or complete loss of shark species in one reef was not always associated with similar changes in nearby reefs. They found that one reef can be overfished so badly that a once-common reef shark species is totally gone, but another reef a short distance away can have health y populations of that same species. It is likely that healthy populations can eventually help repopulate nearby areas.
The problem is clear —animals that provide ecosystem services that are vital for human food security and livelihoods are disappearing at an alarming rate. The loss of sharks and the ecosystem services they provide represents an ecological disaster that can cause substantial harm to humans. But apparently, the findings have shown a way. If the threats that led to population decline are resolved, then these important and threatened animals may recover.
32．Why is Simpfendorfer with his team mentioned in Paragraph 2
A．To stress the result of global collaboration.
B．To state the urgency of protecting the ocean.
C．To show the severe condition of certain sharks.
D．To present the figures of their contributions to sharks.
33．Simpfendorfer’s research found that healthy reef shark populations remained because of ______.
A．strict laws in rich countries B．developed countries
C．similarities between other waters D．public awareness of protecting reefs
34．What can be inferred from the text
A．Changes in reefs lead to loss of shark species.
B．Humans and animals depend on each other in ecosystem.
C．It’s not clear whether humans cause damage to biodiversity.
D．The declined shark species have nothing to do with overfishing.
35．What’s the text mainly about
A．Acute Decline of reef sharks. B．Potential recovery of reef sharks.
C．Global cooperation of saving sharks. D．Amazing discovery of Coral reefs.
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
根据文章内容，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。
Emotions play a critical part in our lives and are easy to spread among people unless you know how to actually control them. In order to grow and thrive, you must learn to be emotionally intelligent. 36 .
Focus Your Efforts On Self-evolution
Just like you, it is completely normal for everyone else to have their own beliefs and opinions. Keeping that in mind, it’s better to understand that you cannot change others, no matter how hard you try. Even if you try changing others, you could be hurting yourself in the process. 37 .
Try Using “I” Statements
38 . Use “I” statements like “I feel miserable and heartbroken” instead of “You make me feel miserable and heartbroken.” This approach conveys your emotions effectively without aggression, showcasing emotional maturity.
39
People sometimes interact with us as if we are mind readers, especially in relationships. Your partner may expect you to understand their desires, which can be challenging. Just as you aren’t a mind reader, others aren’t either. You need to communicate your needs to other people, and they need to do the same with you. Share your needs with your loved ones and observe the positive changes.
Avoid Negative People
You are known by the company you keep, and this is always true. 40 . If surrounded by negative people that only bring others down, then you will always feel miserable. In order to be emotionally intelligent, you must have a good and supporting company by your side. Steer clear of people who emotionally manipulate others. Whenever you feel something like that, cut ties with them immediately.
A．Express Your Needs
B．Always Be A Mind Reader
C．If surrounded by happy and motivated people, you will always be happy
D．When upset, express your feelings openly but in a non-aggressive manner
E．The strategy in this stressful situation is to focus on others instead of yours
F．Taking full responsibility for your actions is how you become emotionally mature
G．To enhance emotional maturity and happiness, self-development is the best course of action
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30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，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
Over 20 years ago, Hankerson was trying to call her sister who lived in Maryland. She had 41 to share her sad stories in life with her sister. But 42 dialing the area code 410, she 43 401. The mistake ended up 44 her to Diana from Rhode Island.
“When she realized that she had called a wrong number, she made a sincere 45 . She was well-mannered and very sweet. Then she 46 quickly,” recalled Diana, who told Hankerson to call back if she needed any help.
After that, Hankerson called again a few more times over the next few weeks. Through their 47 , Diana learned that Hankerson, who lives in Delray, Florida, had been attempting to 48 her sister.
Hankerson said Diana came at a 49 time in her life when she and her husband got divorced. However, she said Diana always 50 her spirits. And she was so 51 because she could feel the great kindness and encouragement from a（n） 52 stranger. Over the next few years, the two 53 a good relationship by phone, chatting about their 54 —Hankerson is the mother of two, and Diana, a mother of three.
On the day before Thanksgiving, the pair finally 55 when Diana was on a trip to Florida with her husband and children. “Oh, it was a truly 56 day. It was really the happiest Thanksgiving for me,” Hankerson said. “It was full of 57 and sunshine. That really made my day.”
After their meeting, Diana 58 the photo of her and Hankerson on Facebook. She also wrote, “The 59 between people in this world is just a wrong number phone call away. It is really 60 .”
41．A．advised B．intended C．demanded D．pretended
42．A．instead of B．other than C．in spite of D．in case of
43．A．changed B．counted C．pressed D．wrote
44．A．sending B．adding C．referring D．connecting
45．A．apology B．appointment C．statement D．joke
46．A．turned in B．took off C．showed up D．hung up
47．A．adventure B．conversation C．experiment D．argument
48．A．follow B．protect C．reach D．catch
49．A．regular B．proper C．sudden D．rough
50．A．lifted B．fixed C．broke D．forgot
51．A．shy B．confident C．grateful D．proud
52．A．intelligent B．fortunate C．normal D．complete
53．A．missed B．developed C．selected D．valued
54．A．vacation B．reputation C．children D．hobbies
55．A．contacted B．left C．appeared D．met
56．A．memorable B．long C．practical D．busy
57．A．hope B．warmth C．freedom D．courage
58．A．collected B．posted C．applied D．printed
59．A．distance B．boundary C．difference D．balance
60．A．amusing B．embarrassing C．unbelievable D．unreasonable
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。
Ramie （苎麻）, the main clothing material for Chinese people since ancient times, is also known as “Chinese grass” in the world. The ramie output in China 61 （account） for more than 90% that of the world. The linen（亚麻布） woven with ramie is 62 （consequent） called “Grass Cloth（夏布）”. Since ramie raw material has a thick gum and is irregular in texture, each step of procedure is purely manual. In that case, the weavers should complete more than a dozen steps 63 they finish making the clothes.
Right now, in the spacious exhibition hall are placed ancient pure wooden looms（织布机）, along with many grass cloth products, all looking so 64 （fascinate） to the eyes.
In old times, on a farmhouse engaged 65 the production of grass cloth, you could always see a busy scene 66 workers rinsed（清洗） the thin fibers between the ramie skin and the straw, and got the ramie silk as the raw material of grass cloth. Today, only some farmers are making grass cloth, most of them 67 （work） in family-run workshops.
Huang Xiuying, 68 only seventh-generation inheritor of the family business, has carried out bold 69 （innovation）, integrating the aesthetics of the times, and using popular art design and cultural packaging 70 （give） grass cloth more sense of the times.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
We got to the cafe an hour before Anna was scheduled arrive. Learning that they wanted to give Anna a birthday surprise, a friendly waiter was more than happier to be our partner. Some colourful balloon were found by him, for which we decorated the cafe. We had just done all the work while Anna came into sight. We greeted her with our smiles or the gift we had prepared before. Anna stood there, with tears filled her eyes. When I handed the gift to her, she was too excited that she couldn’t help screaming. “This is the best birthday surprise I have ever been received!” she cried, hugging me tightly.
第二节 书面表达（满分25分）
假定你是李华，最近学校很多同学都以学习为由不参加班级大扫除等劳动，你认为这种行为存在问题，决定在下周的集会活动上发表演讲，请为此写一篇演讲稿，内容包括：
1．说明问题及其影响；
2．提出建议。
注意：
词数100左右；
可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
开头已为你写好，不计入总词数。
Good morning, everyone! Today, I want to talk about something that’s often overlooked by students: labor education. ___________________________________________________________________________________
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2024年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试模拟（四）
英语参考答案及评分意见
第一部分 听力 （满分 30分）
1～5．CACBA 6～10．BCACC 11～15．BABBC 16～20．BCAAC
评分标准：1-20小题，每小题1.5分。
第二部分 阅读理解（满分40分）
第一节 （满分30分）
21～25CBDBC 26～30DDAAC 31-35 DCABB
评分标准：21-35小题，每小题2分。
第二节 （满分10分）
36～40 FGDAC
评分标准：36-40小题，每小题2分。
第三部分 语言知识应用（满分45分）
第一节 完形填空（满分30分）
41～45 BACDA 46～50 DBCDA 51～55 CDBCD 56～60ABBAC
评分标准：41-60小题，每小题1.5分。
第二节 （满分15分）
61．accounts 62．consequently 63．before 64．fascinating 65．in
66．where 67．working 68．the 69．innovations 70．to give
评分标准：61-70小题，每小题1.5分。有任何错误，包括用词错误、单词拼写错误（含大小写）或语法形式错误，均不给分。
第四部分 写作（满分35分）
第一节 短文改错
1．在arrive 前加to 2．they→we 3．happier→happy 4．ballon→ballons
5．for→with 6．while→when 7．or→and 8．filled→filling
9．too→so 10．去掉 been
第二节 书面表达 （满分25分）略
四、参考范文
Good morning, everyone! Today, I want to talk about something that’s often overlooked by students: labor education. Lately, I’ve noticed an alarming problem that many of us are skipping out on labor activities, using study as an excuse. However, neglecting these activities deprives us of learning important practical skills and understanding the value of hard work.
My first suggestion is to include labor activities into our school timetable, making them as routine as our academic classes. Secondly, let’s celebrate the fruits of our labor by establishing a showcase day where we display the results of our hard work.
I believe with these steps, we can begin to see labor as a rewarding learning experience . Let’s give labor the attention it deserves and enjoy the satisfaction that comes with a job well done.
Thanks for listening.
Tape script
第一节
（Text 1）
W: Do you think the staff manager could see me tomorrow before 9: 30
M: He won’t be in till 10: 45, so the earliest would be 11.
W: Is 12: 40 any good
M: Yes, I’ll make a note of it.
（Text 2）
W: We haven’t seen you for ages. Have you been ill
M: No, I’ve been up north for a month.
W: Where was that
M: Glasgow. I got back the day before yesterday.
（Text 3）
M: Good morning. What’s for breakfast
W: Morning. The usual. Eggs, toast, and bacon. Coffee, if you want. The sugar is on the table. The milk’s in the refrigerator.
（Text 4）
W: Why are you not energetic
M: I shouldn’t have stayed up so late watching the exciting game. I guess I’ll just have to pay the price and be sleepy.
（Text 5）
W: Sorry, but I didn’t quite catch that.
M: I said, “Do you want a lift ”
W: Isn’t it out of your way
M: No, it’s on my way home.
第二节
（Text 6）
W: Don’t forget, Jim and Adrian are coming over tonight.
M: I thought they were coming next week.
W: No. Tonight’s the night. I told you at least half a dozen times!
M: Well, I forgot.
W: You forget all too easily if you ask me.
M: Anyway, I’ve made other plans.
W: Like what
M: I told Frank I’d help him work on his car.
W: Then, you’ll just have to tell him you can’t come.
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M: Hi, welcome to Royal Stationery. How may I help you
W: Well, I was wondering if you could help me find something. I have to mail some photographs, so I need some large envelopes that won’t bend.
M: Yeah, we do. It’s on the 3rd floor, right by the art supplies. Let me show you. Follow me, please.
W: Oh, great. And do you know if there’s a post office nearby I need to send the photos today.
M: Actually, we offer shipping service here.
W: That’s perfect. By the way, how can I track my order then
M: We’ll give you a track number, and you can check it online.
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W: Good morning, Jack. Can you photocopy these reports for me, please I need them for the staff meeting tomorrow morning.
M: Hi, Grace. Unfortunately, the copy machine is out of order. The repairman is supposed to be coming this afternoon to look after it , but this is the second time it has broken down in the past two weeks, so it may not be fixable.
W: Oh, man! Would you be able to run to our office in Marple It is only a ten-minute drive. I just need to make sure I am prepared for this meeting.
M: Yeah, I can do that I actually did my training at the Marple office, so I am familiar with it. I can leave right now.
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W: Hello. I’d like an update on the Mondvale Hotel job. Are we still on schedule to begin on Monday
M: No, I’m afraid that there has been some delay in getting the decoration materials. It looks like we may be held up until Wednesday. Oh, I forgot it. Richard just got off the phone with the supplier. It looks like everything will arrive on Monday afternoon, so we could actually begin the job on Tuesday.
W: That’s good news. I’ll call the client this morning and let them know.
M: You should also remind them that we will begin working on the guest rooms first and work our way toward the hall and first-floor reception areas last. We’ll send a large crew so the work can be finished quickly.
W: How long do you think it will take to complete the job
M: We can probably be finished on Friday, as we originally planned.
W: Excellent. They’re a new client with several locations in our city, so I want things to go smoothly. I’m sure there will be more work with them in the long run if all goes well.
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W: Hi my name’s Britt Foxton, and I’m the founder of a website devoted to women’s basketball, and I’ve also just written a book on the same subject. But first up, let me tell you how I got started with the site.
Although it really got going on ice I was at university, it actually started out as a high-school project—you know a “design a website” kind of thing —but it wasn’t like anyone expected it to become real or anything. I designed a site about girls’ basketball, which I was passionate about, and called it . I knew the name wasn’t right, and before it got really successful I changed it to and that was a really good move.
And although it started with basketball, the site’s grown to include other games as well. It features a variety of articles and reviews on everything ranging from basketball to computer games, plus some more traditionally “girly” material as well. But the coverage of team sports is at the heart of it, anything about make-up or fashion is just secondary to that.

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