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南宁二中2024年12月高三英语测试
英 语
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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. ￡19.15. B. ￡9.18. C. ￡9.15.
答案是 C。
1. What will the speakers probably do next
A. Cook at home. B. Explore a street. C. Eat out.
2. Which desk is the man going to buy
A. The one with two drawers.
B. The one with three drawers.
C. The one with two pen holders.
3. How does the woman describe her move
A. Stressful. B. Smooth. C. Unexpected.
4. Where are the speakers
A. In a bank. B. In a bookstore. C. In a post office.
5. What are the speakers discussing
A. A course. B. An instrument. C. A sport.
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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. How does the woman sound at first
A. Amused. B. Relieved. C. Surprised.
7. What is Emily like according to the woman
A. She is reliable. B. She is playful. C. She is troublesome.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a repair shop. B. In a car rental company. C. In an insurance company.
9. What does the woman decide to do
A. Give up the repairs. B. Borrow a car. C. Take out insurance.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10. Why will Helen be away from town
A. To attend a wedding. B. To meet Angela Ferrero. C. To watch a concert.
11. When will the speakers see the performance
A. On June 18th. B. On June 25th. C. On July 2nd.
12. What does Helen want to do
A. Purchase tickets immediately.
B. Invite co-workers to join her.
C. Check her work emails.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13. Why did Eason work as a living statue performer
A. To fulfill his dream. B. To satisfy his curiosity. C. To make some money.
14. What did Eason do for the World Championships
A. He practiced several body movements.
B. He designed a realistic stone appearance.
C. He studied previous championship performances.
15. What does Eason cherish most about his job
A. The praise from judges.
B. The interaction with audience.
C. The achievement in competitions.
16. What is the key to being a good living statue according to Eason
A. Physical strength. B. Creative ideas. C. Attractive appearance.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. What can we learn about the library
A. It will close down one year later.
B. It is open during public holidays.
C. It typically operates 10 hours a day.
18. How much does a copy cost library users without a copier card
A. 10 cents. B. 20 cents. C. 60 cents.
19. Where should history enthusiasts go
A. The first floor. B. The second floor. C. The third floor.
20. What is said about the computer use in the library
A. It has no time limit.
B. It requires registration.
C. It is free only for first-time users.
第二部分 阅读理解（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和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
A
British cinema boasts a rich diversity of films that weave appealing narratives with stunning landscapes and fascinating characters. These films celebrate the diverse beauty and cultural heritage of Britain.
Local Hero
Local Hero digs into the conflict between a giant US oil company and a remote Scottish village when the former plans to build a refinery (炼油厂). However, the exceptionally beautiful landscapes and the firm attitude of the villagers sway the company’s decision. The story has been a lasting appeal to audiences, even after over four decades.
Kes
British director Ken Loach’s first triumph, Kes, describes the touching narrative of a young Yorkshire boy taking the journey of capturing and training an eagle. The film offers a rare description of Yorkshire, filled with a tender lens that celebrates its essence.
The Dig
The delightful counties surrounding London are vividly depicted (描写) in The Dig, set against the peaceful countryside of Suffolk before World War Ⅱ. Ralph Fiennes, a famous actor, plays the role of a self-taught archaeologist unearthing the mysteries of an Anglo-Saxon graveyard, adding to its fun.
Calvary
Irish director Michael McDonagh’s films set in Ireland are undoubtedly attractive, often integrating Ireland’s picturesque scenery into the story. Among these, Calvary, stands out. It records the difficult and tiring journey of a moral priest, dealing with the evil forces within his area.
21. Which of the following films will appeal to curious history lovers
A. The Dig. B. Local Hero. C. Kes. D. Calvary.
22. What is the setting of the film Local Hero
A. A Yorkshire village. B. A remote Scottish village.
C. The countryside of Suffolk. D. The Anglo-Saxon graveyard.
23. What is the theme of the British films mentioned in the text
A. The moral dilemma of an Irish priest.
B. The national and cultural heritage of Britain.
C. The beauty and diversity of British landscapes and characters.
D. The adventures of Yorkshire boys capturing and training eagles.
B
The day I met Hani Irmawati she stood alone in the parking lot of the International school, a shy seventeen-year-old in worn clothing. Despite the school’s policy against Indonesian students, she approached me, begging to improve her English. When I inquired about her motivation, expecting a local job search, she quietly expressed her dream of attending an American university.
Moved by her determination, I volunteered to help her after school. Each day, Hani woke at dawn, studying on the bus to her public high school, then joining me in the afternoon, exhausted but eager to learn. Despite her struggles with college-level English, her perseverance amazed me.
Hani’s family lived modestly, her parents working as a custodian (保管员) and a maid. Their income couldn’t support her American university aspirations, dampening my initial optimism.
In December 1998, a scholarship opportunity arose, but upon reviewing the requirements, I despaired. Hani lacked the extracurricular experience and standardized test scores typical of applicants. Despite my discouragement, she remained resolute, asking me to submit her application. Unable to refuse, I completed the application, highlighting her courage and perseverance. I warned her of slim acceptance odds, but she remained determined.
In the following weeks, Hani intensified her English studies, and I arranged for her to take the Test of English Fluency. The computerized test posed a significant challenge for her. Just before departing for the test, she received a letter from the scholarship association. I began reading the letter with her, only to discover she’d been accepted.
Overjoyed, I celebrated while Hani stood quietly, perhaps puzzled by my shock. In that moment, I realized what Hani had known all along: success requires not just intelligence, but also the drive to persevere and the courage to believe in oneself.
24. What motivated Hani to improve her English
A. Pressure from family members.
B. Curiosity about foreign languages.
C. Job prospects in the local community.
D. Ambition of entering an American university.
25. What can we infer about the difficulties that Hani had
A. Hani’s parents were unsupportive of her dream.
B. Hani was uninterested in extracurricular activities.
C. Hani’s application form was not submitted on time.
D. Hani was not academically qualified for the scholarship.
26. How did the author likely feel upon discovering Hani’s acceptance to the scholarship
A. Surprised and proud. B. Relieved but envious.
C. Touched and honored. D. Shocked but concerned.
27. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. From Shyness to Success B. A Scholar’s Journey
C. The Power of Perseverance D. Hani’s Unrealistic Dream
C
Laughter comes in many forms, from a polite chuckle to an infectious howl of amusement. Scientists are now developing an AI system that can copy various forms of laughter accurately. The team behind the laughing robot, Erica, say that the system could improve natural conversations between people and AI systems.
Dr. Koji Inoue, lead author of the research from Kyoto University, highlights empathy (共情) as a crucial aspect of conversational AI, suggesting laughter sharing as a means for robots to connect with users. To achieve this, Inoue and his team gathered data from over 80 speed-dating dialogues between male students and Erica, initially operated by amateur actors.
Dialogue data labeled for individual, social, and joyful laughter was used to train an AI system to identify and produce fitting laughter responses. Based on the audio files, the algorithm (算法) learned their subtle (微妙的) differences, aiming to imitate social laughs subtly and hearty laughs empathetically.
“Our biggest challenge in this work was identifying the actual cases of shared laughter,” explained Inoue, emphasizing the need for careful categorization. Erica’s “sense of humor” was tested with four dialogues, integrating the new shared-laughter algorithm. These were compared to cases where Erica didn’t laugh or emitted social laughs upon detecting laughter.
The video clips were played to 130 volunteers who rated the shared-laughter algorithm highly for empathy and naturalness. The team believed laughter could imbue robots with unique character features, including conversational behaviors like laughter, eye gaze, gestures, and speaking style. However, Inoue acknowledged it could take over 20 years to have a “casual chat with a robot like we would with a friend.”
Professor Sandra Wachter, of the Oxford Internet Institute at the University of Oxford, said, “One of the things I’d keep in mind is that a robot or algorithm will never be able to understand you. It doesn’t understand the meaning of laughter. They fail to feel, but they might get very good at making you believe they understand what’s going on.”
28. Why do scientists develop the AI system that can copy various forms of laughter
A. To make robots sound more human-like.
B. To help robots understand human emotions better.
C. To enable robots to have a sense of humor like humans.
D. To enhance the emotional interaction between people and AI systems.
29. What was the challenge Inoue faced while working on this project
A. Creating an algorithm that can genuinely feel amusement.
B. Identifying the situations where laughter is truly understood.
C. Distinguishing between different types of laughter accurately.
D. Collecting sufficient data for training the machine learning system.
30. What does the underlined word “imbue” mean in Paragraph 5
A. Equip. B. Inspire. C. Engage. D. Influence.
31. What is Professor Sandra Wachter’s view on laughing robots
A. They are not capable of capturing human laughter.
B. They can imitate laughter but lack thorough comprehension.
C. It is possible for them to play tricks on humans occasionally.
D. It will take long before humans have comfortable conversations with them.
D
Global warming is causing problems for birds in Sweden and elsewhere. Warmer springs mean that caterpillars (毛毛虫) hatch and grow earlier compared with just a few decades ago. This has consequences for birds that cannot eat proper caterpillars. Therefore, when the food supply runs out at an ever earlier time in the spring, more and more baby birds starve during the breeding season. This is a big problem for migratory birds that spend winters in Africa, as they do not know how early spring arrives in Sweden.
“We thought that perhaps the migratory birds could fly further north until they find a place with suitable well-developed caterpillars,” says Nilsson, biology researcher at Lund University in Sweden.
To test this in practice, the researchers decided to help some pied flycatchers (斑背鹟) along the way. The biologists caught pied flycatchers that had arrived prior to breeding in the Netherlands. The birds were then driven during the night to Vombs Fure, an area of pine forest outside Lund in Skane, where they were released. The peak of caterpillar availability in Skane is about two weeks later than in the Netherlands—a distance of around 600 kilometres that a pied flycatcher could cover in just two nights.
“The birds that were given a lift from the Netherlands to Skane synchronised (同步) very well with the food peak! As they started to breed about 10 days earlier the Swedish pied flycatchers, they had a dramatically better breeding success than the Swedish ones as well as a better success than the pied flycatchers that remained in the Netherlands,” says Nilsson. In addition, it was shown that the baby birds of the pied flycatchers that had received migration assistance arrived earlier during the migration season to find Skane.
“The number of small birds, particularly migratory birds, has decreased sharply throughout Europe. By flying a little further north, these birds, at least in principle, could synchronise with their food resources and there is hope that populations of small birds can be maintained, even though springs are arriving ever earlier,” adds Nilsson.
32. What’s the problem for migratory birds spending winters in Africa
A. Global warming affects their natural habitats.
B. Their babies suffer a lot from food shortage.
C. They return to Sweden earlier compared with decades ago.
D. Only a few of them can return to the northern habitats as usual.
33. Why were some pied flycatchers driven to Vombs Fure
A. They were so tired that they can’t fly anymore.
B. They preferred to the warmer climate there.
C. They were misled by the researchers during the night.
D. They could be provided with sufficient food resources.
34. What’s Nilsson’s attitude towards migratory birds’ flying further north
A. Positive. B. Critical. C.Unclear. D. Neutral.
35. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. Migratory Birds Are at the Great Risk of Global Warming
B. Human Beings Can Live in Harmony with Migratory Birds
C. Migratory Birds Can Be Assisted to Adjust to Climate Change
D. Scientists Are Using High-Tech Tools to Study Migratory Birds
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。
Accept Tricky Feelings
Imagine that you only felt so-called positive feelings, like excitement, joy and safety. 36 . Being human means we experience various emotions, even painful or uncomfortable ones. Accepting them is important and can improve your well-being.
Do you notice uncomfortable feelings
When you accept that difficult emotions are normal and temporary, you’re often able to cope with them. Psychologists have found that people who allow themselves to feel a range of emotions, including painful ones, are often more at peace than people who try to avoid or push uncomfortable feelings away. 37 .
Does that mean all behaviour is OK
If you allow yourself to feel angry, for example, that doesn’t mean you can throw things around or behave unkindly. Anita Garai, a well-being teacher and author of Being With Our Feelings, says that if we allow ourselves to feel painful emotions, including anger, it’s less likely these feelings will boil over and result in unpleasant actions. “ 38 ,” she says. “By listening to them, you can learn more about your needs and choose the best way to respond.”
39
Garai suggests the first step is to notice and examine the uncomfortable feeling in your body. “Where in your body can you feel it Is it still or moving Can you describe the movement ” she says. It may be that the feeling reminds you of a colour, shape, sound or texture. “By paying attention to the feeling in this way, it’s less likely that you’ll ignore it,” explains Garai. 40 . Many people find it comforting and inspiring to read about characters who accept, manage and overcome tricky emotions.
A. Another tool is to read
B. You may feel it’s like a wonderland
C. It might sound great but it’s unrealistic
D. Do you examine the tricky feelings in your body
E. How can you learn to accept uncomfortable feelings
F. Uncomfortable feelings actually help to keep us well
G. By noticing tricky feelings and allowing them to exist, you are being kind to yourself
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。
The sun was beginning to sink as I set off into the Harenna Forest. I was on my way to 41 a unique honey harvest. Here, in south-east Ethiopia, hand-carved beehives (蜂箱)are placed in the 42 . Reaching them to get the honey is difficult—and often 43 .
I 44 beekeeper Ziyad over a wide stretch of grassland before entering a thick jungle. Ziyad began preparations. He 45 handfuls of damp tree leaves, wrapped them with string, and 46 the bunch to create a torch (火把). Then, with one end of a rope tied to his waist and the other end around the trunk of a tree, Ziyad began 47 . He stopped every few minutes to move the 48 higher up the tree trunk.
49 , Ziyad got close to the hive which was around 20 metres above the ground. Sitting on a branch, he 50 towards it and blew smoke from his torch into a tiny hole in the hive. Suddenly, Ziyad let out a sharp cry. Within seconds, he’d 51 the trunk and was back on the ground.
It was too 52 to collect the honey. A cool summer had delayed 53 . Baby bees were still in the honeycombs (蜂巢). The adult bees were 54 and kept attacking as Ziyad escaped from the tree. He had to wait for the right 55 to go back up.
41. A. share B. collect C. celebrate D. witness
42. A. courtyards B. fields C. treetops D. caves
43. A. urgent B. dangerous C. expensive D. pointless
44. A. searched B. recognised C. followed D. invited
45. A. gathered B. cleaned C. dropped D. checked
46. A. shook B. lit C. measured D. decorated
47. A. jumping B. talking C. testing D. climbing
48. A. beehives B. leaves C. rope D. honey
49. A. Finally B. Surprisingly C. Naturally D. Immediately
50. A. backed B. dived C. shouted D. inched
51. A. cut off B. gone up C. slid down D. held onto
52. A. high B. early C. fast D. close
53. A. hatching B. training C. sowing D. trading
54. A. curious B. hungry C. bored D. angry
55. A. moment B. equipment C. person D. order
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。
Born in Suzhou, Kunqu Opera is one of the most loved art 56 (form) in China. Kunqu Opera distinguished itself by the virtuosity (精湛技艺) of its rhythmic patterns and became 57 (wide) popular during the Ming Dynasty. During the Mid-Autumn Festival in Ming and Qing dynasties, opera groups often 58 (gather) in Suzhou, staging an opera feast in ancient China.
59 (combine) songs in the Suzhou dialect, elegant body movements, martial arts and dance, Kunqu Opera uses 60 endless variety of movements to express specific emotions. And it also pays special attention to each slight difference. 61 (grace) movements and unique melodies create a rich and poetic world for audience.
Known as the mother of all Chinese operas, Kunqu Opera 62 (think) to have a dominant influence on many forms of opera in China. As an authentic embodiment (体现) of Chinese culture, stories 63 (perform) in Kunqu Opera exceed time and space. For example, The Peony Pavilion (《牡丹亭》), written by playwright Tang Xianzu 64 is often compared to Shakespeare, is still loved by fans from around the world.
A living heritage is an endless dialogue 65 the present and the past, and Kunqu Opera is a carrier to pass that legacy on.
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，你校邀请了Robert博士来校做“AI与高中学习”的主题讲座。作为主持人，请你写一篇欢迎辞，内容包括：
1. 介绍专家；
2. 鼓励学生提问；
3. 表示欢迎。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
Distinguished guests and fellow students,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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。
I didn’t like Del so much. He always called me the nickname “Germy,” which meant “dirty,” instead of my real name “Jamie.” Besides, he was known as a trouble-maker in school. So when the head teacher Mr. Smith asked Del to come to his office, I naturally thought that Del had done something mean to someone. Through the window, I caught sight of a smaller boy crying. Del seemed unhappy, too.
He did not return to class that day. All of us were discussing what had happened to him. What else could such an annoying boy do “He must have hit the boy and was sent home,” I whispered to my friends. Their eyes widened. It felt good to see them so interested in what I said.
The next morning, the whole school was talking about Del being expelled (开除) for beating up a kid. I was surprised that my assumptions were passed on so quickly. So when Del walked into the classroom, all the kids were shocked. The kids next to him shifted their desks away. “What’s your problem ” Del asked. “I don’t want you to attack me,” one kid said. Some laughed. “Yeah, I might,” said Del. I could tell he was joking, but many kids thought he admitted he did beat up someone.
During recess (课间休息), Del tried to join the kickball game. “Neither team wants you,” one of the players said. “Why ” Del asked, looking confused. “I always play with you guys.” They ignored him and went on playing. Del sat by himself while the rest of the school enjoyed their recess away from him. Del looked lonely and sad, much different from before. I started to feel sorry for him.
Later that day, I learned what really happened. The kid was Del’s little brother and he was crying because their mother fell ill and was sent to hospital. I felt even sorrier for what I said before. I started a rumor.
注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右；
请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
At recess the next day, I saw Del sitting alone watching the kickball game. Now that Del had forgiven me, I decided to do more before the recess was over.南宁二中2024年12月高三英语测试
英 语
参考答案及部分解析
【听力】1-5 CBAAC 6-10 CAABA 11-15 CBCBB 16-20 ACBCB
【阅读】21-23 ABC 24-27 DDA C 28-31 DBAB 32-35BDAC
【七选五】36-40 C G F E A
【完形填空】41-45 DCBCA 46-50 BDCAD 51-55 CBADA
【语法填空】
56. forms 57. widely 58. gathered bining 60. an
Graceful 62. is thought 63. performed 64. who 65. between
【应用文范文】
Distinguished guests and dear fellow students,
Good afternoon. I’m Li Hua. It is with great pleasure that we welcome Dr. Robert to deliver a lecture themed artificial intelligence and high school learning this afternoon.
Dr. Robert has been researching this subject for more than a decade and has obtained abundant achievements. With his expertise in this area, Dr. Robert will offer us valuable insights and practical suggestions on how we can make good use of AI to advance our learning, demonstrating some vivid examples. What is also worth expecting is that at the end of the lecture we will have some lucky students to ask Dr. Robert some relevant questions. It is certain that we will have a great time this afternoon.
Now, let’s extend a warm welcome to Dr. Robert and get started.
【读后续写范文】
At recess the next day, I saw Del sitting alone watching the kickball game. The guilt of having started the rumor weighing heavily on me, I decided to make an apology to him. Approaching him slowly, so nervous was I that I could hardly talk. Sensing my approach, Del asked in a low and sad voice, “What do you want, Germy ”. With all my courage, I explained to him the whole story. Del looked at me with an unbelievable and angry look. “I will tell everyone the truth,” I promised. Hearing that, Del’s face softened a bit. “Well, Jamie. I owe you an apology too,” he shrugged. It was the first time he’d used my real name. I knew I had done the right thing.
Now that Del had forgiven me, I decided to do more before recess was over. The game still going on, I approached the players and asked them to stop for a moment. Everyone was surprised. “Guys, I am sorry, but I’ve got something to say.” I admitted that it was I who started the rumor. “Del didn’t beat up anyone,” I said. Upon hearing this, the players were extremely shocked, looking at each other in disbelief. Not until I repeated my words again were they willing to believe what I said was true. They waved to Del. Del nodded willingly, with a happy look back to his face. Seeing Del playing vigorously, I finally felt relieved that I eventually mended a big mistake. Since then, I have never made up anything without knowing the truth.
【听力原文】
Text 1
M: I’m too tired to cook at home tonight. What would you like to eat
W: Well, I really want pizza and there’s a lovely new place in the high street. It’s quite romantic, actually.
M: Oh, you’ve convinced me.
Text 2
M: I’m getting a new desk, and I’ve narrowed it down to these two.
W: I like the three drawers in the brown one. The grey desk only has two. Also, the brown one has a pen holder.
M: Well, I think you’re right.
Text 3
M: How’s the big move coming along It’s this weekend, isn’t it
W: Don’t remind me! I’ve still got hundreds of little things to take care of before I can get out of here.
Text 4
W: 650...700...750 dollars and your receipt, sir.
M: What about my bankbook
W: We’ll mail it to you. There are some adjustments we need to make.
Text 5
W: You really can’t throw very well. I don’t think you can be on the team unless you improve.
M: I’m afraid I’m very bad at playing it.
Text 6
M: Emily got into trouble at school yesterday.
W: No! You’re joking Whatever for
M: Well, apparently she was accused of breaking a window.
W: No! I don’t believe it. What did she say
M: She denied it, of course, and I think the headmaster believed her story.
W: Well, of course he did. How could anyone suspect Emily of lying She always disciplines herself and never causes any trouble.
Text 7
W: Have you figured out what’s wrong with it
M: Yes. One of the engine parts is broken and needs to be replaced. I ordered it, but it will take a few days to come in.
W: Oh, that’s no good. I need to use the car to go to a trade show this weekend.
M: Well, do you have insurance We have some loaner cars that you can use while your car is being repaired.
W: Yes, I do. That’s great.
Text 8
M: Oh, Helen, Andy Torino is performing at Orchestra Hall on June 18th. And Angela Ferrero, on June 25th!
W: I’d love to see Andy Torino, but that date doesn’t work. My friend is getting married then, and I’ll be out of town for their ceremony.
M: Wait, let me check. Oh, it looks like Andy Torino will be back for one more night of jazz two weeks later. Do you want to go then
W: Let me cheek my schedule. Oh yeah, that’s perfect. Let’s cheek if anyone else from our office would like to go and see the concert. I’ll send out an email right now.
Text 9
W: Eason, could you tell us how you got started as a living statue performer
M: Well... it is not actually something I planned to do. It was a fun job I took on while I was at university to earn a bit of extra money and when I did it actually, it turned out that I was quite good at it.
W: What do you have to do as a living statue
M: Firstly, you should come up with a creative idea and then you have to practice and find the right clothes and stuff and do the full body make-up.
W: You won the World Living Statue Championships recently. Could you tell us something about that
M: Um, for the World Championships I was a stone statue and I painted in those tiny marks so that I looked like a kind of old, almost falling apart statue, and I think the judges really appreciated that.
W: Yep, I get it. So what is the point of doing this job
M: The point really is the connection you make with your audience. When you make a tiny movement they tend to explode with laughter. And it’s that interaction between the audience and the performer that’s really what it’s all about.
W: And what is the secret of being a good living statue
M: Firstly, never try and perform on an empty stomach. If you get hungry, you can start to feel light-headed, so you always need to eat something first. Well, good stomach muscles are key, too. You need to have them to hold those positions.
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W: Here’s your new library card. It will run out one year later from today and allow you to borrow up to 15 books per month. The library is open from 9 a. m. to 7 p. m. every day except Sundays and public holidays. On the first floor, you’ll find fiction, literature, biography, travel and lifestyle books, gardening books, and cookbooks. There’s also a photocopier for public use. Copies cost twenty cents each, but I recommend you buy a monthly copier card for $ 10, which gives you 60 copies per month at a reduced price.
On the second floor, you’ll find technology, geography, science books, and children’s books. There’s a small children’s recreation area there as well, and on Saturdays, we hold a story reading morning for young kids.
The third floor has history, maps, newspapers, journals, and arts and humanities books.
We have computers with Internet access on the fourth floor. The computers are free to use, but there’s a two-hour limit. It’s first-come, first-served. Just put your name down on the list if you want to use one. If you want to use your own computer in the library, we have free wireless access as well.
That’s about it. Do you have any questions

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