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莆田九中2024-2025学年第一学期高二年级期末考试
英语试卷
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)
1. Which flight will the woman catch
A. The 10:15 one. B. The 11:00 one. C. The 11:45 one.
2. What does the man ask the woman for
A. Tickets. B. Her ID. C. Some money.
3. What does the woman want to do
A. Go shopping. B. Park the car. C. Close the door.
4. Where are the speakers
A. At home. B. In a bookstore. C. In a supermarket.
5. What is the man trying to do
A. Introduce a city to the woman.
B. Persuade the woman to go bowling.
C. Talk the woman into watching a game.
第二节 (共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分)
听第 6 段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the relationship between Tom and Nancy
A. Husband and wife. B. Workmates. C. Relatives.
7. Where did Nancy grow up
A. In California. B. In Chicago. C. In Colorado.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
8. What did Mike just do
A. He completed a new book.
B. He went to a coastal town.
C. He finished reading a novel.
9. How does Mike feel now
A. Stressed. B. Relieved. C. Puzzled.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 13 题。
10. What is the woman doing
A. Introducing a painting. B. Sharing her experience. C. Offering guidance.
11. Where does the man live now
A. On the farm. B. In the city. C. In the mountains.
12. What makes the man want to paint
A. His birthday party. B. His interest in the skyline. C. His memories of the farm.
13. How long does each painting workshop last
A. 5 hours. B. 8 hours. C. 9 hours.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。
14. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A competition result. B. An overseas trip. C. A culture shock.
15. What did the woman do before she won the competition
A. She took an exam.
B. She went on a holiday.
C. She tasted some Vietnamese food.
16. What attracted the woman in Indonesia
A. The food. B. The scenery. C. The culture.
17. When did the woman come back home
A. In late-July. B. In mid-August. C. In late-August.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。
18. What industry is James mainly engaged in
A. Oil. B. Media. C. Food.
19. What is special about James
A. He is from a wealthy family.
B. He achieved success on his own.
C. He succeeded at lightning-quick speed.
20. When is the question submission due
A. 5:30 p.m. B. 6:00 p.m. C. 6:50 p.m.
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）
A
The Best Movies of the Past Years
The Kid
It sometimes seems there’s an invisible force in the universe that we must all love Charlie Chaplin. His character in the movie finds an abandoned baby on the street and takes him home. These two are both a family and a team, held close by genuine joy in one another’s company. When they’re torn apart, it’s heartbreaking; when they’re reunited, it restores our faith in the order of the universe. Like many of Chaplin’s projects, the production of the film was full of humor.
Bicycle Thieves
There are few greater film-watching experiences than Bicycle Thieves. On Antonio’s first day of work, his bicycle is stolen, and he and his young son Bruno set out to get it back, a quest of desperation and need that at first strengthens the father-son bond, before nearly tearing it apart. What is even more impressive is that the director used no studio sets — all of the settings are real-life locations in Rome.
The Night of the Shooting Stars
The movie, set in Tuscany, follows a group of citizens who leave their village just before their houses are set to be blown up by the Nazis (纳粹). The story is told through the eyes of six-year-old Cecilia, who sees the event as a great adventure. The movie is a mixture of comedy, fantasy and sorrowful drama.
Let There Be Light
It is a deeply moving documentary that describes, specifically, the effects of wartime trauma (创伤) on soldiers but also, more generally, the way men who have never been encouraged to talk about their feelings must find a way to do so in order to heal.
21．What type of film might The Kid be
A．History. B．Science fiction. C．Romance. D．Comedy.
22．Which aspect of Bicycle Thieves might impress the audiences most
A．Its filming spots. B．Its special effects.
C．Its excellent actors. D．Its exciting plot.
23．What do The Night of the Shooting Stars and Let There Be Light have in common
A．They are of the same type.
B．They have elements of comedy.
C．They involve the influence of wars.
D．They have the same shooting angle.
B
Louis Pasteur was a world-famous French chemist and biologist.
He is particularly famous for his work on rabies vaccine (狂犬病疫苗). The rabies virus enters the body through the bite of an infected animal or through infected saliva (唾液) entering an existing wound. After experimenting with the saliva of animals suffering from the disease, Pasteur concluded that the disease rests in the central nervous system of the body. By studying the tissue of infected animals — rabbits, Pasteur was able to produce a form of the virus. This could be used for inoculation (接种).
On July 6, 1885, Pasteur tested his vaccine on a man for the first time. He saved the life of a young man called Joseph Meister who had been bitten by a rabid dog. Pasteur was urged to treat him with his new method. The treatment lasted 10 days and in the end Joseph recovered and remained healthy. Since then thousands have been saved by this treatment.
On March 1886, Pasteur was invited to present his results to the Academy of Sciences and in 1888 went on to found the Pasteur Institute in Paris. This was a pioneering clinic for the study of infectious diseases, the treatment of rabies and a centre for teaching. Pasteur directed the institute personally until he died. The Pasteur Institute is still one of the most important centres in the world.
Pasteur became a national hero and was honored in many ways. He died at Saint-Cloud on September 24, 1895 and was given a state funeral at the Cathedral of Notre Dame.
Modifications of the Pasteur method are still used in rabies treatment today. A newer vaccine which contains the virus prepared from human cells grown in the lab is safer and requires a shorter course of injections.
24. Rabies probably can destroy a person’s ________.
A. saliva B. nervous system C. skin D. blood
25. What can we learn about Pasteur’s test of his vaccine on the man
A. It didn’t save the man’s life. B. It proved to be a great success.
C. The man was his second patient. D. The man was sent to a clinic ten days later.
26. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. Pasteur’s rabies vaccine is out of date.
B. Injections of vaccine still take much time.
C. Much improvement has been made on rabies vaccine.
D. A new rabies vaccine has already been tested on patients.
27. What’s the text mainly about
A. The treatment for rabies. B. The introduction to rabies vaccine.
C. An analysis of the cause of rabies . D. Pasteur’s devotion to rabies vaccine.
C
More and more researchers are using artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor biodiversity and assist endangered species. Different from conventional methods that can damage ecosystems or require considerable time, labor and resources, AI has the potential to quickly and effectively analyze vast quantities of real-world data.
Ecologist J rg Müller at the University of Würzburg, Germany, and his colleagues have shown that AI tools can help to quantify biodiversity in tropical (热带的) forests by identifying animal species from audio (音频的) recordings. “Our results demonstrate that AI is ready for more comprehensive species identification,” says Müller. “All that is needed now is more training data collected by humans.”
AI is imperfect, but it could speed up important discoveries, says Nicolas Miailhe, Paris-based founder of The Future Society, an international non-profit organization that aims to better govern AI. “We badly need human specialists to design models, as well as collect, label, check and interpret data,” he says.
Researchers at Conservation AI, a UK-based non-profit organization in Liverpool that uses AI technology for various ecology projects, have developed models that can search through footage and images from drones (无人机) or camera traps to identify wildlife and track animal movements. So far, Conservation AI has processed more than 12.5 million images and detected more than 4 million individual animal appearances across 68 species. “The platform can process tens of thousands of images an hour, in contrast to humans who can do a few thousand at best,” says Paul Fergus, one of Conservation AI’s lead researchers. “The speed at which AI processes data could allow conservationists to protect endangered species from sudden threats,” he adds.
Miailhe is hopeful that AI can be routinely applied to real-world conservation efforts in the near future. “That’s clearly the way to go,” he says. But he warns that AI consumes computing power, which ultimately has opposite effects on ecosystems. “Environmental impact assessments should be at the center of AI risk management,” he says.
28. Which aspect of AI attracts ecological researchers most
A. Its data-processing capability. B. Its computing accuracy.
C. Its environmental friendliness. D. Its information-accessing speed.
29. What does Müller think is needed for AI to be more helpful
A. More complicated tests. B. More images of animals.
C. More information of audio recordings. D. More data of tropical forests.
30. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. AI platforms’ principle of species identification.
B. Conservation Al’s comment on its AI platform.
C. AI models’ advantages in ecological conservation.
D. Al’s potential for providing quick-response measures.
31. What is Miailhe’s attitude toward using AI for ecological conservation
A. Objective. B. Optimistic. C. Doubtful. D. Negative.
D
A smoke bomb from a party started a major blaze（火焰） near Los Angeles in September, just one of many recent wildfires ignited（引燃） by people. Now, an analysis of satellite data shows human - caused blazes spread much faster and kill more trees than ones ignited by lightning.
Fire has always been a part of California’ s natural history. But several centuries of human settlement have created new conditions that promote its spread. Studies have shown human ignition is to blame for 84% of all wildfires in the United States, and 97% of all those that threaten homes.
Human - caused fires always seemed more extreme, says Stijn Hantson, a fire ecologist at the University of California, Irvine, who led the new research. But measurements of how fast they spread and their impacts on ecosystems（生态系统） in California had not been explored, he notes.
To examine those differences, Hantson and his colleagues analyzed satellite data for 214 wildfires in California between 2012 and 2018. Human-caused fires typically spread about 1.83 kilometers per day, more than twice as fast as lightning-ignited burns, the team reports. The faster spreading fires also burned more violently and killed “double or triple” the trees as lightning-caused ones.
However, there is no fundamental difference in the chemistry of a human - caused blaze. “A fire is a fire” Hantson says. “It’s the surrounding things that matter.” Causes of fires ranging from improperly thrown cigarettes to sparking（冒火花） power lines could ignite a blaze on any given day, he says, while lightning strikes and dry thunderstorms only happen seasonally.
The researchers tracked meteorological data and found that human-caused fires were more likely to start on days with extreme weather conditions, and were more associated with drier, less - forested landscapes. This adds to scientists’ understanding of how humans are extending the fire season, says Nathan Mietkiewicz, an ecologist with the National Ecological Observation Network.
32. The author uses some data in paragraph 2 to show that ______.
A. most wildfires threaten people’s homes
B. wildfires are mostly caused by humans
C. wildfire is a part of California’s natural history
D. wildfires break out frequently in the United States
33. What’s the purpose of Hantson’s research
A. To prove how extreme human-caused fires are.
B. To find out the causes and solutions of wildfires.
C. To explore the speed and effects of wildfires caused by humans.
D. To examine the differences between a human-caused blaze and a nature-caused one.
34. How is the result presented in paragraph 4
A. By giving examples. B. By giving definitions.
C. By analyzing cause and effect. D. By making comparisons.
35. What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs
A. Wildfires only happen in dry, less-forested areas.
B. Humans should be responsible for the extended fire season.
C. Lightning strikes and thunderstorms can always lead to wildfires.
D. Human-caused fires and lightning-caused fires are basically different.
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。
Individuals' communication skills play a vital role in promoting effective communication within the workplace. This ensures employees have the information they need to perform well, builds a positive work environment, and improves efficiencies. __36__ Work culture and technology can also play into how effective communication is in your workplace. Here are some ways you can improve workplace communication.
Communicating effectively with coworkers is key to having a positive experience at work. When interacting with coworkers, you need to pay attention to nonverbal cues. __37__ As you're speaking with somebody, be mindful of your coworkers' nonverbal cues; this attentiveness will enhance your communication with them.
__38__ When you have something to communicate, consider its importance, urgency, and complexity, and pick the right channel accordingly. Have a simple team reminder A quick group message or email can get the point across. Need to learn or teach somebody how to use a tool A face-to-face meeting might be the better method.
It is important to make meetings efficient. Research indicates that only 50 percent of time spent in meetings is considered a good use of time by attendees. __39__ You can set an agenda (议程) for each meeting, and send out the agenda and other materials that will be discussed to the team ahead of time. Besides, only invite people who need to be invited.
Communication skills are called skills for a reason—they can be learned and require practice to master. __40__ Improving Communication Skills from the University of Pennsylvania and Teamwork Skills: Communicating Effectively in Groups from the University of Colorado Boulder are good choices.
A. Not every issue deserves its own meeting.
B. Tone and body language can convey a lot that words don't.
C. Good news is that there are ways to make meetings effective.
D. Most of the time, meetings are an effective way of communication.
E. Successful employers are characterized by effective communication.
F. Workplace communication starts at the individual but doesn't stop there.
G. If you're trying to improve your communication skills, consider taking a course.
第三部分 语言运用（共三节，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。
Alice made her home in a little village situated beneath a soaring mountain. She had always been fascinated by the mountain’s grand beauty and often 41 reaching its summit（山顶）.
One day, Alice decided to make her dream a reality. She packed a small bag with 42 and set off. As she climbed, the path became steeper. Rocks tumbled under her feet, and the cold wind bit at her cheeks, but Alice 43 .
Halfway up the mountain, Alice encountered a group of 44 climbers descending. “Turn back,” they 45 . “The climb is too difficult, and the weather is worsening. It’s not worth the risk.” For a moment, 46 crept into Alice’s mind. She felt 47 if she could continue.
But then, Alice remembered her original 48 . She wanted to prove that she was capable of achieving her dreams, no matter how difficult the journey was. With 49 determination, she thanked the regular climbers but continued.
As she climbed higher, the air grew thinner, and every step became a（n） 50 . Alice’s muscles ached and she 51 hard, but she didn’t give up. She knew that each step forward, no matter how small, brought her closer to her goal.
52 , after hours of effort, Alice reached the summit. The view there was more breathtaking than she had ever imagined. In that moment, Alice realized that the journey was not just about reaching the top; it was about 53 her own strength and resilience.
From that day forward, Alice never doubted herself again. She 54 each new challenge with the same determination and courage, knowing that she had the strength to climb any mountain, both in the world and 55 herself.
41．A．searched for B．dreamed about C．thought about D．departed for
42．A．essentials B．instruments C．collections D．possessions
43．A．settled down B．tripped over C．pressed on D．gave up
44．A．impressive B．adventurous C．injured D．experienced
45．A．warned B．persuaded C．admitted D．declared
46．A．annoyance B．disappointment C．doubt D．horror
47．A．unresolved B．unsure C．secure D．predictable
48．A．intention B．assumption C．fantasy D．inference
49．A．repeated B．renewed C．revised D．reversed
50．A．dilemma B．option C．struggle D．disaster
51．A．laughed B．shouted C．lifted D．breathed
52．A．Slowly B．Eventually C．Surprisingly D．Eagerly
53．A．defining B．measuring C．unfolding D．discovering
54．A．faced B．posed C．launched D．resolved
55．A．beyond B．outside C．around D．within
第二节 根据汉语提示完成句子（每题1.5分，共6分）
56. In other countries, ________ __________, eye contact is not always approved of.
相比之下，在其他国家，眼神交流并不总是被认可的。
57.Your lights will _______ _______ the instant you enter the door along with your favourite music or TV program, and you will find your dinner already prepared for you.
你一进门，灯就会亮起，同时还有你喜爱的音乐或电视节目，而且你会发现晚餐已为你准备好了。
58.If today is_______ _______ yesterday, I will be full of sweat and hard work as I hike over this difficult land to my destination on the other side of the valley.
如果今天和昨天差不多的话，那么当我徒步穿越这片崎岖的土地前往山谷另一边的目的地时，我将会满身大汗，并且要付出艰辛的努力。
59.Whichever and whatever you like, there is an incredible theme park that will________ _________ you.
无论你喜欢哪一个，无论你喜欢什么，都会有一个令人惊叹的主题公园吸引你。
第三节 单句语法填空（每空.1.5分，共9分）
59. Barely had I started speaking ___________ he interrupted me.
60. Historical _____________ (accurate) is important but so is entertainment.
61. Nowadays, cancer may soon ________________ (detect) in its early stage.
62. Helen was straightening ________her bedroom when she heard her mother crying for help in the kitchen.
63. This cellphone is _______________(fashion) and easy to carry, so it is popular among the young people.
64. Don’t call me at 2 tomorrow afternoon because I______________(occupy) myself with a scientific experiment then.
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，学校校报正在举办“家乡美景”主题投稿活动，请根据以下提示，写一篇介绍家乡泗华郊野公园的短文，向大家推荐这一美丽的地方.
地理位置 位于莆田城北片区
主要特色 观赏游览、休闲游憩、文化体验...
生态价值 提供优质空气和自然环境，成为城市“绿肺”...
其他 ......
注意：
字数80左右 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：泗华郊野公园 Sihua Countryside Park 莆田 Putian 绿肺green lungs
Sihua Countryside Park: A Green Escape
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。
Teenage girl, Nancy Hardson was the cherished daughter of the Hardsons, Tom and Mary, who, though not wealthy, were honest and hard working. Tom worked as an accountant, while Mary was a cashier at a local supermarket. Despite their modest income, they stressed in family the values of integrity, perseverance, and a love for learning.
Nancy was a bright and talented girl with a particular passion for writing. She loved to weave stories and express her thoughts through words. One day, Nancy met with an advertisement for The Scholastic Workshop, a renowned (有名的) student writing camp with a wide range of categories, including writing techniques, taking seminars on essay improvement, meeting published writers, and a writing contest, with the biggest prize being 1，000 dollars.
The thought of participating filled Nancy with both excitement and worry. She knew she had the talent, but the fear of failure discouraged her. Nancy's teacher, Mr. White, knew well about her talent in writing and encouraged her to pursue her dream. He also knew clearly what the girl was worried about. He decided to have a heart to heart conversation with her. “Nancy，” Mr. White said genuinely, “there might be problems, but your writing is a gift, and you should share it with the world.”
Nancy's eyes welled up with tears. “But what if I fail What if they laugh at me？” Mr. White placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder. “Failure is a part of life, Nancy. It's how we learn and grow. And even if they laugh, remember that your words have the power to touch hearts and change minds.”
Back home, Nancy told her parents about the program and gained their support, with which Nancy was a little more relieved. She registered for the workshop as required and got admitted successfully. Thrilled and nervous, she went to the workshop managed by the Rockerfeller University.
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。
Para.1 Not everything went well there.
Para.2 Informed of the result, Nancy couldn't wait to share it with Mr. White.
莆田九中2024-2025学年第一学期高二年级期末考试
参考答案
1. C 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. C 6. A 7. B 8. A 9. B 10. C
11. B 12. C 13. B 14. B 15. A 16. C 17. B 18. C 19. B 20. A
A篇：21-23 DAC B篇 24-27 BBCD C篇 28-31 ACCA D篇32-35 BCDB
七选五：36-40 FBACG 完形 41-45 BACDA 46-50 CBABC 51-55 DBDAD
单句填空
56. by contrast e on 58. anything like 59. appeal to
60. when 61. accuracy 62. be detected 63. up 64. fashionable 65. will be occupying
应用文
Sihua Countryside Park: A Green Escape
Sihua Countryside Park, located in the northern part of Putian, is a must-see attraction in my hometown.
This park stands out for its multifunctional features, including sightseeing, leisure, and cultural activities. Surrounded by rich greenery, it offers a peaceful escape from the city's hustle and bustle. Known as the “green lung” of our city, it not only improves air quality but also provides a refreshing and healthy environment for visitors.
If you want to relax and enjoy nature’s beauty, Sihua Countryside Park is the ideal place. You’ll surely love its charm!
续写思路：
结合原文，由续写第一段首句 “Not everything went well there.”可以预测续写第一段主要内容：Nancy在备赛的过程中①Nancy遭遇到困难。幸运的是，在②父母/ Mr. White的帮助和鼓励下，她③顺利参赛并获胜。
由第二段首句“Informed of the result, Nancy couldn’t wait to share it with Mr. White.”可以推测本段将围绕④Nancy获奖后的反应（以及对于Mr. White的感激）⑤Mr. White对她的肯定与鼓励以及⑥感悟6个要点，每个4分。语言逻辑再作微调。
参考范文
One possible version:
Not everything went well there. While her peers seemed more confident, Nancy struggled to find her unique voice, fearing that her stories would never measure up. She grappled with intense self-doubt and anxiety, feeling frustrated from time to time. The writing exercises pushed her limits, and late nights were filled with frustration as she wrestled to organize her thoughts. Thanks to the encouragement from her parents and Mr. White, Nancy could persevere. The moment finally arrived! Nancy’s name echoed through the auditorium as the winner of the $1,000 prize.
Informed of the result, Nancy couldn’t wait to share it with Mr. White. She went to Mr. White’s office to share the great news to thank him in person. Nancy couldn’t contain her excitement as she rushed there. Mr. White beamed with joy, greatly proud of his student’s triumph. “This is just the beginning, Nancy. You’ve proven that hard work pays off,” he said, affirming her newfound confidence. Surrounded by the love and support of her family and teacher, Nancy felt empowered and ready to embrace her future as a writer.
录音稿
(Text 1)
W: OK, I’m off to the airport. My flight leaves in 45 minutes.
M: When will we see you back here in the office
W: Early next week. Look, it’s 11 o’clock already. I have to run.
(Text 2)
M: I have these tickets to deliver to you. I see that they are pre-paid, but I’ll need to see some identification.
W: Hold on a minute. Let me get it for you.
(Text 3)
M: It’s almost time for the grocery store to close and we can’t find an empty space.
W: I think it would be best for you to drop me off in front before they lock the doors.
(Text 4)
M: I’ve spent ages going through your cookery books!
W: That’s a good book.
M: What I’m going to attempt is this cake, see Let me check if we’ve got all the ingredients, flour, sugar ...
(Text 5)
W: Shall we go out tonight
M: I don’t know. The game’s coming on soon.
W: Oh come on, we watched a game last weekend. Let’s go bowling.
M: Well, Manchester United are playing tonight, and you’re from Manchester. You should be cheering for them!
第二节
(Text 6)
W: Hi Tom! It’s great to see you again. What have you been doing lately
M: Oh, nothing much. I’ve been working in the garden. Nancy has been away for the past two weeks visiting her relatives in Chicago.
W: I didn’t know she has family in Chicago.
M: She was born in Chicago and lived there until she went to college. We met at university in California.
W: How long have you lived here in Colorado
M: We’ve lived here for over 10 years. We moved here in 2013 because I had a new job.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。现在，你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。
(Text 7)
W: Hey, Mike, how have you been
M: I’ve been good, just keeping busy with work. How about you
W: Same here, work has been busy but manageable. So, any exciting news on your end
M: Actually, yes! I finally finished writing that novel I’ve been working on for the past year.
W: That’s incredible! Congratulations! How does it feel to have it completed
M: It’s such a dreamlike feeling, honestly. I poured so much time and energy into it, and now that it’s done, it’s like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders.
W: I can only imagine. What’s the novel about
M: It’s a mystery set in a small coastal town, full of unexpected plot developments.
W: That sounds fascinating! I can’t wait to read it.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第13四个小题。现在，你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。
(Text 8)
W: What brings you to Art Land today
M: Hi! I’m looking to take up painting as a hobby. I’m wondering if you could give me some advice.
W: Of course! That’s what I’m here for. Well, do you have ideas about what subjects you want to paint
M: I think landscapes. We were looking at some old photographs on my birthday, and I thought it would be nice to recreate the rolling hills of the beautiful farm I grew up on in Manitoba. I’ve been living in Toronto for 5 decades now, and though I love city life and the downtown skyline, the impression of sunsets on the farm is unforgettable to me.
W: Wonderful! Well, we have painting workshops at a local farm not too far from the city, every last Saturday of the month. The workshop goes from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
M: Thank you, I’ll definitely consider it.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17四个小题。现在，你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。
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M: So what was your feeling when you heard the news that you won the competition
W: To be honest, I was not very happy because I had just failed my final exam. But as the days went by, I became more and more excited about my trip offered by the competition organizers.
M: So which countries did you visit
W: I chose the Southeast Asian tour.
M: What did you do
W: Each place was special in its own way. In Cambodia we spent most of the time touring beautiful temples. The best thing in Vietnam was the food. It was so cheap and delicious. In Indonesia we visited some small villages and learnt about the traditional culture there. I found it to be very rewarding. In Singapore, we went shopping. That was not so interesting to me because I think shopping in Thailand is better.
M: When did you go there
W: Well, it was a two and a half week tour and it started in late-July.
M: Sounds great.
听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20三个小题。现在，你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。
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W: Hello and welcome to Radio Five. A reminder to listeners that, this coming Monday, James Dinnar will be joining us in the studio to talk about life as a high-profile businessman. James, of course, is the owner of the biggest restaurant chain in the state. He set up his first outlet only three years ago and has somehow been able to grow his business at lightning-quick speed. James’ story is quite special, not because he comes from a very wealthy family who made their money in the oil business, but because he turned his back on his family and all their wealth, and built his own company up from nothing — in an industry he knew nothing about before he started. This interview will be the first in our new series, What Makes an Entrepreneur. If you want to ask the guest something, submit your question via text at least half an hour before the show starts at 6 p.m. We will try to get through as many of your questions as we can in the 50 minutes we have live on air.
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