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2023—2024学年度第二学期期末学业水平诊断
高二英语
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卷指定位置上。
2.回答选择题时，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。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，只交答题卡。
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。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 is the weather like now
A.Sunny. B. Windy. C. Rainy.
2. Where does the woman always get lost
A. In the subway station. B. In the forest. C. In the library.
3. What happened to Sandy
A. She bought a new phone.
B. She asked advanced questions.
C. She got perfect academic grades.
4. What's special about: the restaurant
A. They've rented an organic farm.
B. They're self-sufficient in vegetables
C. They merely offer vegetarian dishes.
5. How does the man feel after holding the snake
A. Sick. B. Surprised. C. Scared.
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 is probably the man
A. A teaching assistant. B. A college freshman. C. A visiting professor.
7. How will the woman help the man
A. By leading him to the lab.
B. By experimenting with him.
C. By giving him practical tips.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the conversation mainly about
A. Joining a gym.
B. Hiring a private coach.
C. Making a fitness schedule.
9. How much did the woman pay in total
A. $30. B. $20. C. $10.
10. Which activity is the man fond of
A. Running. B. Swimming. C. Weightlifting.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What was the woman's major at university
A. Sports science. B. Journalism. C. Media studies.
12. What does the woman think about newspapers
A. They are a valuable resource.
B. They can replace the Internet.
C. They are less popular than before.
13. What is the woman going to do
A. Initiate a business of her own.
B. Serve as a newspaper reporter.
C. Approach a social media company.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What does the woman say about the carrots
A. They are green produce.
B. They are tiny but nutritious.
C. They sell well in grocery stores.
15. Why did the man's uncle sell his farm
A. He had no capability to run it.
B. He preferred sailing to farming.
C. He lacked enough operating funds.
16. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Fellow workers. B. Salesperson and customer C. Uncle and niece.
17. How can the woman be described
A. Disagreeable. B. Friendly. C. Adventurous.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What's the benefit of taking part in holiday events
A. Befriending the natives.
B. Showing off cooking skills.
C. Discovering more about traditions.
19. What's the best means of learning about a new culture
A. Firsthand experience of it.
B. Exploration of local museums.
C. Familiarization with local idioms.
20. What do locals tend to do when asked questions
A. Give the cold shoulder. B. Open up willingly.
C. Make brief replies.
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
The 2024 Video Competition, centering on the theme of "Artificial Intelligence Architectural Design", is open to architectural design students. As the next generation of design professionals, we welcome your uniquer insights that explore the relationship between human creativity and the boundless potential of' AI within our field. Concepts demonstrated through original video content are highly encouraged. Students may team with architectural design educators to complete videos.
SUBMISSION THEMES
Video submissions might address questions such as:
What is the potential impact of AI on the future of the architectural design profession
How can AI be combined into the design process to enhance creativity
How might AI-driven design systems work with human designers, and what is the future of AI-human design partnerships in the industry .
VIDEO REQUIREMENTS
The video must be between 1-3 minutes in length. Be efficient and precise!
Original and creative approaches to the video are encouraged! The video should be entertaining and positive with a message that advocates our profession.
JUDGING CRITERIA
Video relates well to the topic.
Video shows imagination, creativity, and inspiration.
Video has a clear and convincing message.
Video contains original content.
Video is of a professional quality.
Entries will be judged by professionals from across architectural design professional organizations. The finalists will be announced online by September 30, 2024. Cash prizes are to be announced.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Upload your video to YouTube and complete the Online Submission Form by July 31, 2024.
21. Who does the 2024 Video Competition target
A. AI specialists. B. University professors.
C. Professional architects. D. Architectural design majors.
22. Which of the following entry topics is out of line with the required themes
A. What role will Al play in architectural design
B. How do we employ imagination to boost design
C. What may AI bring to architectural design works
D. How do AI design systems cooperate with humans
23. What can we learn from the text
A. The video has a duration limit.
B. The contest result won't be issued until July.
C. The submission form is to be submitted by email.
D. A participant must partner with an advisor for the video.
B
Sharanya, 14, an eighth grader from Challenger School, built a solar-powered trash-collecting robot, which will play a vital role in taking care of the environment.
Volunteering in local city cleanups, Sharanya was always saddened to see tons of rubbish still out there after hours' hard work. "People do have very limited time and resources, but robots don't. They'll collect double the amount and work for longer hours," Sharanya says. "I learned from a science journal that solar panels moving to always face the sun collect more energy than stationary ones. So I determined to design a trash-collecting robot powered by a sun-tracking solar panel."
However, Sharanya had no experience in robotics, so it was a completely new experience. She firmly believed there's no instant way to success and that it's just a process of trial and error. Throughout the project, she studied operating instructions repeatedly and had to use tons of power tools and cut pieces of metal to certain lengths. Her dad would come to her rescue whenever she accidentally burned a wire. "It's difficult to follow the scientific method, but sticking to this and changing just one variable at a time gets you the best results," Sharanya says.
Sharanya's robot has trash and recycling bins and moves with motorized wheels. The device's front and back have object-detecting sensors. One end of the robot. has a rubbish-collecting moveable arm with a pan to gather objects and drop them into the trash or recycling bins. This pan also contains a metal-detecting sensor to sort metal recyclables into the appropriate place. A solar panel sits at the robot's other end; extended into the air. Attached to it is a light-tracking device that follows the sun, enabling the solar panel to move accordingly.
In tests, the sun-tracking solar panel generated more power than a stationary one over six hours. And the robot correctly identified an object every time it was presented. It picked up items and accurately classified aluminum cans as recyclables 80 percent of the time. Sharanya is confident that the robot will soon sort plastic and glass by striking the items and detecting the difference in their frequencies.
24. What led Sharanya to intend a sun-tracking solari panel for, the robot
A. Her survey findings. B. The knowledge she acquired.
C. Her social experiences. D. The extra courses she attended.
25. What does paragraph 3 focus on concerning Sharanya
A. What contributed to her success. B. Why she didn't fear failure.
C. Whether goals counted in her work. D. How she was financially supported.
26. What may be the function of the object-detecting sensors
A. To identify colors. B. To locate metal materials.
C. To discover garbage. D. To analyze moving routes.
27. What does the author mainly want to say in the last paragraph
A. The robot needs retesting. B. The robot reached no desired effect.
C. The robot enjoys wide popularity. D. The robot faces a promising prospect.
C
From the beloved New York Times opinion writer Margaret Renkl comes a "howling (咆哮) love letter to the world": an insightful book that tracks the passing of seasons.
In The Comfort of Crows (乌鸦), Margaret Renkl presents fifty-two chapters that follow the creatures and plants in her backyard in the state of Tennessee over the course of a year. As we move through the seasons—from a crow spied on an icy New Year's Day, its resourcefulness and sense of community setting a theme for the year, to the unwillingly departing bluebirds of December, revisiting the nest they used in spring—what develops is a picture of joy and sorrow: joy in the ongoing pleasures of the natural world, and sorrow over winters that end too soon and dramatically decreasing songbird population.
Renkl acknowledges her desperation at the human-caused crises the natural world faces, and her determination not to stand by. "The very least I owe my wild neighbors is a willingness to witness their struggle, to make up for their losses in every way I can, and to speak on their behalf about all the ways I can't," she writes.
Renkl makes good on that commitment. She ensures fallen leaves in her yard are left where they were so that insects overwinter and birds can dine there. She also creates a shelter for frogs in the form of a large tank filled with water and frog-friendly plants.
With these steps, Renkl refuses to give up in the face of human-caused global warming that is changing our environment and harming other species. Renkl sees, this harm primarily through absences. For two decades,; Renkl hasn't seen a turtle in her yard, and only one grasshopper has appeared in each of the last two years. Fewer birds come as well.
The phenomenon of ecological damage is alarmingly apparent, To help, we humans do require fuel to restore our destroyed spirit. Fortunately, you can find that in Renkl's book. Find it as well in the informative, original full-color illustrations, all done by the author's brother Billy Renkl. The animals and plants so valued by Renkl need us now more than ever.
28. What season does the content of the book start with
A. Spring. B. Summer. C. Fall. D. Winter.
29. What can we learn about Renkl from paragraph 3 and 4
A. She's to blame for environmental issues.
B. She shows her love for animals by action.
C. The last thing she'll do is sympathize with animals.
D. Her inability to preserve nature discouraged her from attempts.
30. How did Renkl find the harm of global warming to other species
A. By hearsay. B. By official document.
C. By journal. D. By personal observation
31. What does the underlined word "it" in the last paragraph refer to
A. The book. B. Destroyed spirit.
C. The fuel. D. Ecological damage.
D
Your mind's being drawn away while you're engaging in enjoyable activities can reduce satisfaction and result in over-consuming everyday pleasures later, according to new research.
The study looked at how distraction affects "hedonic consumption"—pleasure-related consumption like buying goods or experiencing cheerful things because they make us feel good and not necessarily because we need them. When distracted while doing a pleasant activity, people are likely to experience less enjoyment from it than if they were fully focused. That may lead to dissatisfaction and drive more consumption to compensate for that shortfall.
The researchers invited 122 participants who reported on how much they expected to enjoy their lunch before eating it and were then asked to eat their lunch under one of three conditions: no distraction, mild distraction (watching a video), and high distraction (playing a video game). After lunch, participants reported on their actual enjoyment, satisfaction, desire for further satisfaction and amount consumed. They also reported on their snacking later in the day.
Participants who ate while distracted reported lower enjoyment and satisfaction, which was associated with increased snacking afterward and a more general desire for further satisfaction.
The researchers also followed 220 participants for weeks to investigate this broader effect beyond food. As with the food-based experiment, they found when people were distracted during consumption, they were likely to enjoy a product less than they hoped, feel less satisfied and need further satisfaction.
"Overconsumption often results due to a lack of self-control," said lead author Murphy, PhD, of Ghent University. "However, our findings suggest overconsumption may also often be driven by the simple human desire to reach a certain level of enjoyment from an activity. When distraction gets in the way, it's likely we may try to compensate by consuming more."
Murphy and his team plan to conduct more research to confirm the existence of a hedonic compensation effect. If it's confirmed, they intend to apply interventions that could help people pay more attention to their consumption experiences in an effort to lower the likelihood of overconsumption. "By understanding the key drivers of hedonic overconsumption, we can develop strategies to prevent its occurrence," said Murphy.
32. What do the underlined words"compensate for" mean in paragraph 2
A. Add to. B. Look into. C. Make up for. D. Put up with.
33. Participants who are eating but attracted to video games tend to ______ soon.
A. have refreshments B. purchase luxuries
C. watch more videos D. hang about with partners
34. What may be the newly found driver of overconsumption according to Murphy
A. Divided attention. B. Addiction to games.
C. Others' interventions. D. Lack of self-discipline.
35. What can be inferred from the last paragraph !
A. There exist data errors in the study.
B. The study outcomes deserve further proof.
C. Overconsumption will be rooted out in the near future.
D. Murpby's solutions to overconsumption are conventional.
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。
Have you ever sat in front of a blank canvas (画布), just out of ideas and feeling completely uninspired 36 The good news is that as an artist you can develop that ability.
The best way is to have as many experiences as possible. 'The more experiences you have, the more ideas will flow to your artwork. 37 If you want to draw birds, you must watch how they move, discuss them with knowledgeable professionals and view other artists' works of the same subject. It'll boost your creativity towards what you wish to paint.
Making notes of your thoughts and reactions can also be a useful tool. Some artists feel content simply by drawing their reactions and emotions, but others find more understanding in their experiences by recording things to later process. 38
Join an art community and reach out to those like-minded. 39 Surrounding yourself with fellow art lovers will push you to explore diverse areas of the art world. Remember such experiences are fuel for creativity.
40 You just need to know how to develop that creativity intentionally. It's a skill that takes attention, but once cultivated, it can enable you to create more impressive works of art.
A. Creativity doesn't always come naturally.
B. Plus, you need to investigate the experiences.
C. New ideas can give a whole fresh meaning to life.
D. Ask them how they exercise and enhance creativity.
E. Learning how to be more creative in art couldn't be easier.
F. Carry a journal around and take down what catches your eye.
G. We have the false, impression that artists are simply born with talents.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
One July afternoon witnessed a touching rescue that happened in Zhanjiang, China's Guangdong Province.
Liang Yongyu, a 33-year-old father of two, was on his way home when he heard someone shouting, "Look, there is smoke up there, and a child." 41 his head, Liang saw thick smoke pouring out of the third-floor balcony (阳台) 42 with guardrails, where a frightened boy of about 6 got 43 with the heavy fire spreading inside the apartment and 44 the way out. The boy walked back and forth, desperately seeking 45 .
Liang's mind worked fast. He quickly studied the 46 and noticed an enclosed delivery truck next to him. A rescue plan was 47 . He requested the driver to 48 the vehicle directly underneath the burning apartment. Meanwhile, other residents 49 in the action. Ms Zeng brought a ladder (梯子), and another resident brought iron pliers (钳子).
Soon bystanders set up the ladder 50 the truck. Liang climbed it in a rush and skillfully cut off some guardrails, thus creating a 51 , through which the boy stepped out just seconds before the massive 52 consumed the balcony. Firemen eventually came and put it out.
Relieved, bystanders applauded Liang, saying that had he 53 for a little more time, the consequence would have been disastrous. Liang Yongyu's 54 heroic deed has not only made a great difference to the boy but solidified people's trust in 55 .
41. A. Lifting B. Lowering C. Shaking D. Nodding
42. A. packed B. surrounded C. covered D. associated
43. A. confused B. ignored C. separated D. trapped
44. A. sparing B. leaving C. blocking D. bringing
45. A. assistance B. understanding C. guidance D. truth
46. A. loss B. situation C. schedule D. phenomenon
47. A. asked for B. held back C. figured out D. agreed on
48. A. park B. inspect C. drive D. restart
49. A. checked B. believed C. competed D. joined
50. A. side by side with B. for lack of C. on top of D. in place of
51. A. target B. signal C. position D. passage
52. A. smoke B. fire C. crowd D. air
53. A. hesitated B. predicted C. argued D. complained
54. A. unexceptional B. invisible C. decisive D. unexpected
55. A. friendship B. fairness C. communication D. humanity
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。
On April 26, a group of international students and teachers from Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) 56 (set) off on a cultural journey to the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region in Northwest China.
During 57 five-day trip, the group visited a variety of museums and ecological centers 58 showcase Xinjiang's rich history and natural 59 (beautiful), attended exhibitions to learn about the region's recent development projects 60 interacted with students at Xinjiang University in Urumqi.
Gerlof, from Nigeria, is pursuing a doctoral program at BFSU. He had paid a visit to Xinjiang years before, but this time, he 61 (amaze) by dramatic changes of the region. Natthanya, a Chinese language teacher from Thailand, posted her experiences on Instagram,eager to keep her friends in Thailand 62 (update). Natthanya discovered that despite notable differences, Xinjiang and Thailand share a major commonality in their multiculturalism, both 63 (global) known as centers for cultural tourism.
"This trip offers international students an opportunity 64 (view) Xinjiang's landscapes firsthand, enjoy its cuisine, and immerse themselves in the rich culture woven by its diverse ethnic groups, providing a 65 (comprehension) understanding of this region," said Zhai Zheng, co-organizer of the tour and professor at BFSU.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华，端午节那天你跟奶奶学包粽子。请你给英国朋友Peter写封邮件分享这次经历，内容包括：
1.学包粽子的过程；
2.你的感想。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Peter, I'm writing to share with you my experience of learning Zongzi-making on this Dragon Boat Festival. Yours Li Hua
第二节(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。
"Gary, here's the weekend again. Shall we go to the newly completed basketball court to play basketball " Jason asked his best friend excitedly. Instead of an enthusiastic reply, Gary looked away, stammering, "I can't. I... I've joined a reading club." His voice was so soft that Jason could barely catch his words. "To improve your reading All right. We can go another time then," Jason said reassuringly (安慰), confused as he was. As far as he knew, Gary had never declined any basketball-related activities. How come this was the case Shaking his head skeptically, Jason got on his bike, heading for the destination alone.
For the next few days, Gary stayed away from Jason in case he asked more questions. Unwilling to leave his best friend concerned about him, Gary wasn't ready to tell Jason the truth that he had not joined a reading club but taken on a part-time job at a fast-food restaurant. A few days before, his father had a severe car accident and underwent a major operation. His condition required frequent visits to the hospital, which would contribute to huge medical expenses. The sudden misfortune threw the family into helplessness. His mother had to look after his father. Feeling it his responsibility to support the family at the crucial period, he landed a part-time job, which he thought was the best solution to easing his family's financial stress.
The moment the dismissal bell rang, Gary rushed out of the school gate to get ready for his shift at the fast-food restaurant. He didn't want to be late. Latecomers would have their extra allowance deducted (扣除). Customers streaming into the restaurant, Gary quickly took his position behind the counter as a teenager started placing his order. Gary's fingers moved rapidly to key in the items ordered. The teenager moved aside to wait for his order after making payment.
"Next order, please," Gary said and looked up, only to find he was face to face with none other than Jason.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
"Gary Is that you " Jason asked, eyes wide in surprise. Having finished his work, Gary came up and sat with Jason.2023—2024 学年度第二学期期末学业水平诊断
高二英语参考答案
第一部分 听力（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）
1—5 ACCBB 6—10 BAACC 11—15 BCAAA 16—20 BBCAB
第二部分 阅读（共 20 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 50 分）
21—25 DBABA 26—30 CDDBD 31—35 CCAAB 36—40 ABFDE
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
41—45 ABDCA 46—50 BCADC 51—55 DBACD
第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
56. set 57. the 58. that/which 59. beauty 60. and
61. was amazed 62. updated 63. globally 64. to view prehensive
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节 （满分 15 分） (One possible version)
Dear Peter,
I’m writing to share with you my experience of learning Zongzi-making on this Dragon Boat
Festival.
Zongzi is a must for the festival. To learn how to make it from Grandma, I rose early that
morning. Under her patient instructions, I practiced awkwardly. I first folded bamboo leaves into a
triangle shape, into which I put some soaked rice and other fillings like beans or salted pork. Then I
tied them tightly with a red string to secure the Zongzi. Simple as it looked, it took me quite a long
time to master it. I was really happy not to quit halfway. Having been boiled in a pot for a while, the
sweet-smelling Zongzi was ready. My family said it tasted so delicious!
I feel proud and excited that I have grasped the skill of making the Chinese traditional food.
How I wish to make it for you with my own hands!
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 （满分 25 分） (One possible version)
“Gary Is that you ” Jason asked, eyes wide in surprise. Gary’s face turned red with
embarrassment. “Why are you working here Why didn’t you tell me ” Jason questioned,
confused. “I... sorry, Jason...” Gary hesitantly responded, attempting to explain. Just then more
customers poured in, waiting to place their orders. Seeing this, Jason interrupted Gary and told
him to serve other customers first and talk about it later. Gary nodded thankfully. Watching Gary’s
busy figure while seated in a corner, Jason was lost in thought. It dawned on him that Gary must
have had some trouble, for Gary appeared exhausted and much thinner. Jason reflected, waiting
restlessly.
Having finished his work, Gary came up and sat with Jason. He apologized for not telling
Jason the truth and explained why he worked there. Attentively listening to what Gary had
experienced, Jason couldn’t contain his tears, regretting not having shared his best friend’s trouble
earlier. He gave Gary a big hug and comforted him sincerely, “Gary, cheer up! Everything will be
fine. I’ll help you.” From then on, Jason would assist Gary in serving customers from time to time.
The two companions withstood setbacks in life together, time witnessing their strengthened bond
of friendship.
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附：高二听力录音文稿
Text 1
W: It’s going to rain tomorrow so I’d better dry my washing today.
M: Maybe there isn’t enough wind to get it dry. But the warm sun will probably be enough to do
it.
Text 2
M: This city is so big. I understand why they think it’s like a forest. I almost got lost in the subway
station.
W: Don’t worry. You’ll get used to it. I think of it like a library because I always get lost there.
Text 3
W: Full marks How did she do it No one ever gets that score.
M: And the strangest thing about Sandy is she never seems to have any questions in class.
W: Yeah. And during breaks she is looking at her phone, not reading or anything like that.
Text 4
M: As you can see, all the vegetables on the menu are grown here in our garden. We promise all
the dishes you order will be a farm-to-table experience!
W: Wow, the food looks so fresh.
Text 5
W: So, this is Herbie, my snake. Want to hold him Hey, don’t be scared.
M: Umm… Okay. Are you sure he won’t bite Wow, his skin is really smooth. He’s actually pretty
cool!
Text 6
M: Excuse me, do you work at the university
W: Yes, I’m a teaching assistant.
M: Can you help me I’m a little lost.
W: Are you a visiting professor
M: No, I’m a new student.
W: Sorry, I just assumed that you’re a little bit older than the average student.
M: Yes, I believe I’m not a typical university student.
W: Well, you are never too old to learn.
M: Exactly. Anyway, I’m trying to find the biology lab. Do you know where it is
W: Yes. It’s the next building over there. I’m going that way. I’ll walk with you.
Text 7
W: I’ve just joined the new gym that opened across the road from our office.
M: How much was it to join
W: Well, there’s meant to be a 20-dollar joining fee plus a monthly membership fee of 10 dollars,
but they gave me a reduced rate.
M: Why was that
W: Because I was one of the first 100 people to join, I just needed to pay for a monthly
membership fee. I signed up for the lessons for a month.
M: That’s a good deal. Is it a large gym
W: Yes, it is spread over three separate floors, even including a swimming pool. I’ll be on the third
floor a lot, I think.
M: How come
W: That’s where the running machines are. You’d like the first floor. There are lots of different
weights to lift.
M: I might have a look after work.
Text 8
M: Here’s a job available at The Guardian.
W: I don’t want to work at a newspaper.
M: Then why did you do a journalism degree at university
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W: Because I want to collect stories and report on them, but not for a newspaper.
M: Why not
W: No one reads newspapers anymore. It is a dying industry.
M: I still read them.
W: You only buy one and it’s mostly for the sports section.
M: That’s not true. I also like the cartoons.
W: Take The Guardian for example: A decade ago it was selling 400,000 copies a day. Now it’s
down to 150,000.
M: I didn’t realize it was that much.
W: All newspapers have shown a fall as people get their news from the Internet.
M: So who are you going to work for A social media company
W: No, but I’m thinking of starting my own news website.
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M: Excuse me, how much are the carrots
W: They are $2 per kilogram.
M: That seems very expensive. Does that mean they are healthier
W: In my opinion, yes. It means they are grown naturally.
M: My uncle used to be a farmer. He’d probably disagree with you.
W: What happened to his farm
M: He had to sell it. He was too old to look after it and there are not enough farm hands to help.
W: I grew up on a farm, so I know that must have been a difficult decision.
M: It was, but he got a good price for it, so he bought a boat.
W: Does he sail it on the lake nearby
M: No, he sails it in the ocean. He recently sailed from Canada to Iceland.
W: That must have been some journeys. Do you go with him
M: No, I get sick on a sail boat.
W: Well, that’s a shame. Anyway, I need to help other customers.
M: Not a problem. Thanks for your help.
W: You’re welcome. It was nice chatting with you.
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W：There are many different ways to learn about a new culture. A good first step is to learn
how to speak the native language. Even if the country speaks the same language as your own, you
may find there are many unique words and sayings. Next, join in a cultural celebration. Some of
the best events to take part in are holiday events, as these are usually based on traditions, and
include traditional activities as well as food that you can try. If you enjoy the food, why not see if
you can find some other food from that culture, or even have a go at making your own For a
more formal education, see if there are any museums, art galleries or shows based on aspects of
that culture to visit. Lastly, the best way to learn about a new culture is to go there. That way you
can do all of these things. When you visit a new country, don’t be afraid to ask questions. People
love teaching others about their culture and will often feel proud of passing their knowledge on.
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