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龙东十校联盟高二学年度下学期期中考试英 语
本试卷共10页。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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 man’s attitude towards the paint
A. He feels confused.
B. He wants a different color.
C. He prefers light white paint.
2. What does the woman want to have
A. Chocolate. B. Ice cream. C. Iced fruit juice.
3. What happened to the rest of the glasses
A. The man broke them. B. The man set them aside. C. The man gave them away.
4. How long will the man run
A. One hour. B. Two hours. C. Four hours.
5. Where are the speakers probably
A. At a movie theater. B. In a restaurant. C. In a car.
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 seems hard for the woman to do
A. To learn to edit videos.
B. To quit watching videos.
C. To stop shooting videos.
7. What will the woman do after watching the videos
A. Work out in the gym.
B. Watch another video.
C. Post video recommendations.
听第7段材料，回答第 8 、9题。
8. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A theme park. B. Ancient rocks. C. Family life.
9. Why does the woman feel sad
A. She finds the place too wild.
B. She regrets not coming earlier.
C. She feels emotional about the past.
听第8段材料，回答第 10 至12题。
10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Parent and child. C. Teacher and student.
11. Why are natural heritage areas important
A. They provide land for farming.
B. They help slow climate change.
C. They host many cultural events.
12. According to the woman, what is one major threat to natural heritage sites
A. Mass tourism. B. Illegal construction. C. Water pollution.
听第9段材料，回答第 13 至16题。
13. What did the charity that the woman worked for offer
A. Food. B. Clothes. C. Education.
14. How many times a week did the woman do volunteer work
A. Once. B. Twice. C. Three times.
15. Where would the man like to volunteer
A. At a community center. B. At an animal shelter. C. At a hospital.
16. What does the woman promise to do
A. Get her friend to call the man.
B. Give the man her friend’s number.
C. Tell the man more about her friend.
听第10段材料，回答第 17 至20题。
17. What is highlighted about Ireland in the talk
A. Its pleasant weather. B. Its long history. C. Its delicious food.
18. What may visitors to West Cork start thinking about before they leave
A. Planning another visit. B. Opening a restaurant. C. Buying local souvenirs.
19. Who will be talking about their thoughts on food and drink
A. The event organizers. B. Some top cooks. C. Several food lovers.
20. Where can the talk be found
A. In a diary. B. On the Internet. C. In a textbbook.
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 A-List
The best laptops on the market, as picked by our editors.
Lenovo Legion 5I
Best in class from the world’s most powerful RTX 4070 GPU. It’s a powerful and quiet performer with an unbeatable battery life and screen, so the big question becomes “do you choose the 14in version or 16in”. But whatever you choose should last for years, and look great while it’s doing it.
$3,499,
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7
A shining example of just how good a Windows laptop can be. Despite a few minor drawbacks, it offers a fantastic package that delivers performance and battery life. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 is on sale for $1,899.
$1,899,
Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED
A compact and budget friendly Ultrabook that’s the best available device for many on-the-go pared to the Microsoft, it has an additional HDMI and USB-A port, an SSD that’s roughly twice as fast, and the screen is brighter and offers rich OLED contrast.
$2,099,
Alienware m16 R2
There are cheaper gaming laptops, and faster ones too, but we love the balance offered by the m16 R2. Who doesn’t want a big 16in gaming laptop featuring a Uitra 9 CPU, a RTX 4070 GPU and 32GB of RAM And for a decent price, considering it’s from Alienware.
$3,500,
21. Which feature is highlighted in both Lenovo Legion 5I and Microsoft Surface Laptop 7
A. Long battery life.
B. Budget-friendly pricing.
C. Strong gaming capabilities.
D. Quiet performance under load.
22. Which laptop best suits a journalist who travels often and has a budget under $3,000
A. Lenovo Legion 5I. B. Microsoft Surface Laptop 7.
C. Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED. D. Alienware m16 R2.
23. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. A user guide. B. A research paper.
C. A service brochure. D. A technology magazine.
B
When I first heard that garden centres are facing a wave of closures, I immediately thought of the one near my home. On a recent Wednesday afternoon, this garden centre’s car park was full and its in-house cafe was filled with people my parents’ age and older, who love to come here and chat over milky coffees and slices of cake.
Yet, as I stepped through the door, the plants weren’t immediately visible. I had to pass shelves of homeware, toys, chemicals and power tools before I finally found the gardening section. Unlike the busy cafe, the gardening section was empty except for one member of staff and me.
This isn’t the type of place I tend to go looking for plants. There’s something about an average garden centre that I find off-putting. I favour smaller, family-run operations and plant fairs run by dedicated, experienced plantspeople who could offer advice and inspiration. I prefer plants grown locally, without chemicals.
It turns out I’m not alone. A recent Daily Mail article proposed that young people are to blame for the decline of garden centres. Gen Zs are visiting garden centres for the cafes and candles but are failing to drop enough cash to keep these businesses afloat. Yet look a little closer, and it becomes clear that young people are interested in plants. According to one online survey, 83% of 18 to 34-year-olds think gardening is “cool”. And since gen Zs are far more concerned about the climate crisis than older generations, it follows that they would be looking for nature-centred approaches to gardening instead of relying on mass-produced plants.
Growing crops from seed or splitting a mature plant into multiple new ones to share for my fellow gardeners are remarkable experiences that have encouraged me to decouple my gardening practices from the consumerism of garden centres. Perhaps what makes gardening meaningful can’t simply be bought in a garden centre.
24. What do we know about the garden centre near the author’s home
A. It sells rare plants. B. It serves social needs.
C. It lacks enough staff. D. It attracts few customers.
25. What does the underlined word “off-putting” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Informative. B. Attractive. C. Unpleasant. D. Outdated.
26. What can we learn about gen Zs’ gardening preferences
A. They buy plants online.
B. They favour imported plants.
C. They dislike gardening activities.
D. They seek nature-centred practices.
27. What is the author’s approach to gardening
A. Watching his fellow gardeners. B. Caring for mass-produced plants.
C. Visiting garden centres regularly. D. Engaging in hands-on gardening.
C
Picture a robot. What do you see A tough, metal-covered machine built to last longer than living things Unfortunately, this very quality now threatens to drown the planet in extremely durable e-waste. What if, instead, robots were designed to break down and disappear naturally — like life does
For a study in Science Advances, Pingdong Wei, a materials scientist at Westlake University in Hangzhou, and his friend Zhuang Zhang, a robotics engineer now at Fudan University in Shanghai, crafted a robotic arm and a handheld controller from pork proteins and plant fibers — materials strong enough to function yet delicate enough to degrade in backyard soil. After testing, both structures broke down within weeks.
They started with thin layers of plant fibers made from cotton pulp (浆), then added a softening agent for flexibility and dried the layers for strength. “Plant fibers are also cheap and easy to assemble (组装),” Wei says. To build sensors, the researchers used a conductive material from pork, in which the flow of ions (离子) changes when the material is stretched, bent or pressed. They then folded the flat films and sensors into 3D structures.
Wei and Zhang found that the controller and robotic arm stood up to both heavy use and a week of inactivity. Finally, they buried them both in a 20-centimeter-deep hole near their campus. Within eight weeks the machines were almost entirely gone.
Wei and Zhang envision bots like these handling dangerous waste and then dissolving; they also propose robots that aid surgeries and then safely break down inside the body. But it’s important to note that the technology is in very early stages.
“If we truly want to have a sustainable robot that goes outside in nature,” says materials scientist Florian Hartmann of the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems in Stuttgart, Germany, “we also need to think of electronics or power supplies, or even batteries, that are biodegradable.”
28. Why are typical images of robots mentioned in the first paragraph
A. To introduce a classic design. B. To highlight the need for change.
C. To promote long-lasting robots. D. To explain a technical process.
29. Which aspect of the research is mentioned in paragraph 3
Choices of building materials.
Results of outdoor experiments.
Innovations in robotic functions.
Challenges in assembling robots.
30. What future challenge does Hartmann point out
Creating wireless control systems.
Designing reliable power supplies.
Making electronic parts biodegradable.
Testing robots in outdoor environments.
31. What is the best title for the text
This Robot Copies Life — By Decomposing
A New Robotic Arm — With Greater Strength
Redefining Robotics — By Solving Power Problems
How Robots Transform — With Inspirations From Life
D
Med spas are springing up everywhere in the US. Duck into a dermatologist’s (皮肤科医生) office on your lunch break and walk out 30 minutes later with a younger-looking face. But the US isn’t exactly overflowing with dermatologists, and demand for cosmetic treatments soon brought more types of providers — general practitioners, eye doctors, dentists — who were happy to take the fast cash.
Barriers to entry are low, as long as you’re already licensed to perform basic medical procedures. “With a few thousand dollars and prior training, you can get started in a month or two,” says Dan Friedman from a consulting firm. “Crucially, med spas are cash businesses. They avoid the expense and red tape of the American health insurance (保险) system.”
It’s easy to wonder, though, whether the thing that ultimately slows down the med spa money train might be the industry’s unchecked success. “There are people who come into this industry who are not qualified enough,” Friedman says. “It’s not hard to find horror stories of mishandled treatments, and if the industry doesn’t take care to shut out those kinds of providers and set a baseline of education required of every practitioner, it could ultimately damage the public’s trust or attract the kind of regulatory check the industry has so far managed to avoid.”
Perhaps a more pressing threat is that the visible results of popular med-spa procedures will simply fall out of favor. The med-spa look has become so recognizable — the overfilled lips, the glass-smooth forehead, the combination of multiple procedures that’s come to be known in some circles as “Mar-a-Lago face”— that the trend seems to be swinging back toward a more natural look.
But in an industry like this, a changing trend is little more than an opportunity for new offerings. Already, med spas have begun rolling out techniques and technologies they say will offer better, more believable results. In any case, the business of addressing cosmetic dissatisfaction is never a bad one to be in.
32. What contributes to the rise of med spas in the US
Sufficient supply of dermatologists.
Reduced costs of cosmetic materials.
Strong insurance coverage for services.
Relaxed requirements to enter the industry.
33. What does Friedman suggest the med spa industry should prioritize
Broadening their service range.
Setting clear professional standards.
Promoting faster certification programs.
Educating customers on avoiding risky places.
34. What does the term “Mar-a-Lago face” in paragraph 4 bring to mind
A. A natural and fresh look. B. An overly done appearance.
C. A celebrity-inspired beauty trend. D. A specific age-related facial feature.
35. What is the author’s attitude toward the future of the med spa industry
A. Optimistic. B. Concerned. C. Indifferent. D. Doubtful.
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。
One day, I told my son not to play a video game. He paced around crossly for a while, and murmured to himself, “ 36 !” Then he found paper clips of different colors and sizes on my desk. He began linking them together and eventually created a rather interesting structure.
This incident reminded me that boredom can be liberating (令人自由). 37 , as they recognize a clear link between creativity and boredom. We live in a culture where boredom is seen as a sign of something being wrong. But if you are entertained, or constantly in other people’s company, it is difficult to have your own thoughts.
Boredom sends us a message that we aren’t satisfied by what we are doing. 38 . It is when we stop focusing the mind and allow it to wander or daydream, directionless, that direction may present itself.
39 . And it is when people are stuck at a dead end in their lives that they may seek out therapy (治疗). Creative techniques such as guided visualization, expertly used to help people access their deeper untapped resources, can stimulate new perspectives and help get joy flowing again.
I have worked with clients who, by confronting their boredom through guided visualization, have opted for dramatic changes in lifestyle. One gave up a well-paid but frustrating career in finance to set up her own fitness company. 40 .
None of the changes came out of the blue. All those hopes and dreams had always been there, and could finally come to the surface when attention was turned inward.
This is so boring
Taking breaks is a waste of time
Some people try to avoid boredom at all costs
Many musicians even welcome boring experiences
In some cases, boredom takes the form of stuckness
But, really, we don’t have to rush to put an end to it in any way
Another chose to end her travel writing days and train to be a nurse
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。
Jim Marquardt was 16 and he had an important letter to write to his sports hero, Mike Liut.
He 41 his heart into his words, and as a poor student hoping for the letter to be 42 , he later took it to his English teacher for help. The teacher wondered why a student with low grades was suddenly 43 but made the corrections anyway. Marquardt sent the letter and hoped Liut would 44 .
“Half of me was 45 , thinking, ‘Mike might write back,'” he recalls (回想). “The other half was thinking, ‘He’s never going to read it.'”
Then one day, as he arrived home from school, he saw a big white 46 with “St. Louis Blues” written on it. Marquardt was 47 . It took him a moment to open it. When he did, what he 48 out was a two-page handwritten letter. Liut offered 49 about playing hockey and personal words of advice: “The only person you have to 50 is yourself.”
At that point, Marquardt says, his life was filled with 51 and he was a lost soul. “What Mike did for me — writing back — was like 52 a dead battery,” he says.
Marquardt returned to school and his grades improved 53 . In the four 54 since, Marquardt got married, raised three children, and spent 35 years working in the food industry.
He also held part-time jobs with several local charities, often working with youths. It was a way of 55 it forward. “Maybe I can help these guys get through it,” he says.
41. A. broke B. poured C. lost D. touched
42. A. brief B. rare C. perfect D. objective
43. A. annoyed B. sensitive C. confident D. motivated
44. A. repay B. respond C. bother D. intervene
45. A. gentle B. generous C. lucky D. hopeful
46. A. label B. poster C. envelope D. postcard
47. A. greedy B. stunned C. unaware D. relaxed
48. A. pulled B. handed C. sent D. threw
49. A. tips B. terms C. facilities D. opportunities
50. A. blame B. forgive C. satisfy D. measure
51. A. chaos B. memories C. adventures D. promise
52. A. checking B. charging C. sharing D. repairing
53. A. hopefully B. secretly C. normally D. dramatically
54. A. exams B. years C. generations D. decades
55. A. paying B. driving C. bringing D. storing
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。
A rare astronomical phenomenon known as the "seven-planet alignment (排成直线)" 56 (occur) in our solar system on February 28, 2025, with Saturn, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter, and Mars aligning in 57 straight line.
Respect for the cosmos (宇宙) and nature 58 (root) in Chinese culture. This event has been dramatized by some online platforms 59 a "once-in-a-millennium gathering of cosmic energies" and an “auspicious (吉利的) cosmic sign”.
Some people are concerned that the relative 60 (concentrate) of planets during the alignment might increase the solar tidal force generated by the planetary system, potentially increasing solar activity and 61 (negative) affecting Earth.
However, objectively speaking, their 62 (combine) gravitational influence on Earth remains far weaker than 63 of the sun and moon. Therefore, such planetary alignments have no clear impact on Earth's tides, climate patterns, or geological activities.
In terms of visual experience, when observing space with the naked eye, you can usually see only Venus, Jupiter and Mars. This is 64 Uranus and Neptune are not bright enough to be visible, and Saturn is often too close to the sun. Although Mercury sets about 10 minutes after Saturn, ideal viewing conditions are required to spot it. Therefore, astronomy enthusiasts 65 (hope) to see more planets should prepare a pair of binoculars or a telescope.
第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
你所在的国际学校将组织一次研学活动，特在校内论坛上发帖邀请全体同学推荐适合的一日研学地点。请你在网上用英文回帖，内容包括：
1. 推荐一个具体地点；
2. 说明推荐理由；
3. 表达希望推荐被采纳的愿望。
注意：
写作词数应为80个左右；
请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置做答。
The one-day school tour sounds wonderful.__________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
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。
Around midnight on Wednesday, March 5, Ms. Cassell fell asleep at the wheel while driving to her mother’s house and crashed into a shallow creek (小溪). She immediately began to scream for help. The road was mere yards away, but because her car was almost directly under a bridge, it would have been difficult for drivers to hear or see her.
The accident shattered (碎裂) her left arm and legs. The front of the car collapsed inward, trapping her lower body. Her cellphone flew under the passenger seat, just out of reach, and quickly ran out of battery. All she could do was move her arms, and one was broken.
Her leg was bleeding heavily. In what was most likely the first of many moves that saved her life, she grabbed her belt and fastened a tourniquet (止血带). As temperatures dropped below freezing overnight, she covered herself with a comforter that was in the back of her car — a gift she had recently purchased for a friend.
Her family realized the next day that she hadn’t returned home, and started to worry. When she didn’t respond to calls or texts from her children, they began to look for her.
The area where she crashed was mostly farmland, but the bridge was fairly busy, and around 400 cars would have passed by Ms. Cassell every day. To signal that she was in the car, Ms. Cassell used makeup to write the word “help” on the driver’s side window.
When all efforts failed to locate her, her family contacted an independent rescue team in the area that sent out dogs and drones (无人机) to assist in the search. They followed up on tips that took them all over the county.
注意：
１.　写作词数应为150个左右；
２.　请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置做答。
As time went on, Ms. Cassell felt more and more thirsty. _________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
On the sixth day, she was spotted by Jeremy Vander, a heavy machinery operator. ___________
英语参考答案
第一部分　听力
1-5 ACABC 6-10 BABCC 11-15 BAACC 16-20 ACABB
第二部分　阅读
第一节
21-25 ACDBC 26-30 DDBAC 31-35 ADBBA
第二节
36-40 ADFEG
第三部分　语言运用
第一节
41-45 BCDBD 46-50 CBAAC 51-55 ABDDA
第二节
occurred 57. a 58. is rooted 59. as 60. concentration
negatively 62. combined 63. that 64. because 65. hoping
第四部分 写作
第一节
The one-day school tour sounds wonderful. I would like to recommend Hegang National Mine Park as the destination.
As one of China’s first national mine parks, Hegang National Mine Park offers a unique opportunity to explore the rich history of coal mining and witness the transformation of industrial sites into ecological and cultural landmarks. The park features preserved mining equipment, informative exhibits, and the impressive “Eye of the Earth”— a vast open-pit mine showcasing geological formations. Such an immersive experience would greatly enhance our understanding of environmental protection, industrial heritage, and sustainable development.
I sincerely hope my recommendation will be favorably considered, as this visit promises both educational enrichment and memorable experiences for all participants.
第二节
As time went on, Ms. Cassell felt more and more thirsty. She knew she could survive without food for a while, but only a few days without water. She opened the door and stretched out her hand, only to find she was still about three feet short of the water in the creek. So she got creative once again: She took her favorite sweater and dipped it into the water, letting the pink fabric soak up the water before pulling it back and wringing it into her mouth. As she grew weaker, she drifted in and out of sleep. Still, she clung to the hope that somebody would come to her rescue.
On the sixth day, she was spotted by Jeremy Vander, a heavy machinery operator. Jeremy was working on a construction project near the bridge when he noticed something unusual — a flash of reflected light from below. Curious, he walked to the edge and peered down into the ditch. That’s when he saw the crumpled vehicle and the word “HELP” across the glass. Jeremy hurried down and saw the outline of a motionless figure inside. Startled, he immediately contacted emergency services. Help arrived soon after. Thanks to his alertness — and her extraordinary strength — Ms. Cassell was finally pulled from the wreckage, still alive after those long, freezing nights.
听力原文
Text 1
W: So, which white paint are we using in the bathroom, light white or dark white We need to decide. I’d like to buy light white paint.
M: Honestly I can’t tell the difference. I didn’t know white came in so many different colors! (1)
Text 2
M: Would you like some chocolate I think I’ve eaten enough.
W: No, thanks. Iced fruit juice would be a better choice. It’s so hot that I don’t want to eat anything. I’ll stick with my cold drinks! (2)
Text 3
W: Nice cup — cute shape!
M: Yes, it’s the last one though. My mom gave me a set of four glasses. I guess I need to be more careful not to break it when washing it! (3)
W: Ha-ha! You need to change to paper ones!
Text 4
M: I’m going for a run at 6:00 a.m. I’ll set my watch and get back at 8:00 a.m. (4)
W: OK. I’ll drop Florence at school. They will get a trip this afternoon and she’s very excited!
Text 5
M: It is so hot outside. We have been waiting for one hour. How much longer will it take to get to the movie theater
W: I have never seen so much traffic at this time of day. (5) After the movie, we’ll grab something to eat.
M: Okay.
Text 6
W: I can’t stop watching YouTube videos! (6)
M: I know how you feel.
W: I started watching a video about dogs, and now I’ve watched five videos about monkeys, three ones about cats, and another two videos about people who have built tiny homes. I just can’t stop! (6)
M: That’s what YouTube does to you. After you watch a video, there are always suggestions for other videos you might enjoy.
W: Okay, this is the last video I’m going to watch. Then I’m going to the gym. (7)
Text 7
W: I’m really enjoying walking in the Peak District National Park. I love seeing the ancient rocks.
M: I was just thinking of the same thing. They’re so interesting.
W: It’s hard to imagine how long they’ve been here — maybe thousands and thousands of years.
M: When you think about the changes that the planet has gone through, and then realize that these rocks were here all that time... Wow!
W: Yes, people first lived here 10,000 years ago. Touching these rocks really feels like touching history, doesn’t it It makes me feel quite sad somehow. (9)
M: It must have been a pretty wild place to live.
W: Yes! People raised families here and so on — it’s impossible to imagine now!
Text 8
W: Okay, class… Who remembers what we learned about the recent measures being taken to protect our natural heritage areas (11)
M: Umm… Well, new laws restrict development in protected areas and outline stronger punishments for activities that damage or pollute the environment.
W: Right. And why is this important (11)
M: Because these areas provide homes for many unique creatures and plants.
W: Exactly. For example, China’s newest World Heritage Site, the Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of the Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf. Why else
M: They also have a big role to play in fighting climate change. (11) Mountain glaciers reflect heat and provide fresh water, and forests absorb large amounts of carbon.
W: Very good. Now, a major problem many natural heritage sites experience is the damage caused by so many visitors. (12) For example, Jiuzhaigou Valley National Park has experienced people littering, picking flowers and disturbing endangered animals.
M: My dad says tourism brings wealth to these areas.
W: Well, he’s not wrong. And people should be able to see and enjoy these beautiful sites. However, we mustn’t risk the long-term health of our planet for short-term benefits.
Text 9
M: Hey, have you ever done any volunteer work before
W: Yeah. I volunteered at a charity food bank last summer. (13) (14)
M: That’s really cool! What was that experience like
W: It was a real education, honestly. I had no idea how difficult some people’s lives are! Some of the people we gave food to were already working two jobs.
M: I’d love to volunteer too, but I don’t have much time to offer.
W: Well, I did three shifts a week, (14) each for about two hours a time. But you can do whatever works for you.
M: True. I’m not sure what type of work I’d like to do.
W: Well, there are a lot of different options. What about an animal shelter You’re a big animal fan, right
M: I am. But it would probably really upset me to have to work with sick or dying animals every day.
W: I understand. Well, what about a community center Or a medical center My friend Alice is part of a volunteer programme at the local hospital. (15)
M: Oh, that sounds interesting. What does she do there
W: I think she does stuff like talking to lonely patients, reading to kids…that sort of thing.
M: That sounds like something I would enjoy. (15) Could you put me in contact with her (15) (16)
W: Sure! I’ll give her your number. (16)
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You’re all here on this trip, because you love the good food in Ireland. (17) Because of that, we’re pretty sure that we have some welcome news for you. After being canceled for three years, the popular and successful A Taste of West Cork Food Festival will return soon. And it really is a date for any good food lover’s diary! West Cork is of course one of the most beautiful places on the Earth, where green hills meet the deep blue sea, and the local people are always ready to give a warm welcome. Any tourists to West Cork will plan their return before they’ve even left. (18) The food festival celebrates the wonderful food from both the land and the sea. Raise a glass of beer and discover delicious dishes that manage to be traditional with modern tastes. Some of the top cooks in Ireland will be preparing food and talking about their thoughts on the exciting future of food and drink in “The Emerald Isle”! (19) A Taste of West Cork Food Festival program will run during September for two weeks. Click here to sign up for tickets on the official website now and find out what’s going to be on the menu! (20)

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