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2024~2025第二学期诊断性考试
高 二 英 语
（考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分）
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2B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，再选涂其它答案标号。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，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. Why is the woman taking the train
A. She missed the bus.
B. She doesn’t like driving.
C. She’s having her car serviced.
2. What are the speakers probably going to do next
A. Watch TV. B. Visit the museum. C. Play chess.
3. What does the woman ask the man to do
A. Call the repair company. B. Fix the air conditioner. C. Do the cooking.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a car. B. At a restaurant. C. On a plane.
5. Where is the bottled water
A. In the top drawer. B. In the middle drawer. C. In the bottom drawer.
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. Where will the woman get on No. 325 bus
A. At the national museum. B. At the public library. C. At the department store.
7. How much should the woman pay in all
A. Seventy-five cents. B. Fifty cents. C. Twenty-five cents.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Why is Ms. Black calling Bernard
A. To request a service.
B. To make an appointment.
C. To complain about slow service.
9. What is Ms. Black unwilling to do
A. Provide her location. B. Contact a repair shop. C. Operate her vehicle.
10. What does the man ask the woman
A. Whether she reported the accident.
B. Whether she was notified of the policy.
C. Whether she was injured in the accident.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What are the speakers doing
A. Planning a trip. B. Cleaning the closet. C. Arranging the suitcases.
12. What shoes will the woman take along with her
A. Leather ones. B. Hiking ones. C. Beach ones.
13. How does the woman feel about Carman’s suggestion
A. Disappointed. B. Puzzled. C. Satisfied.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. Why did Colby Media phone
A. To ask for a reference.
B. To send an application.
C. To offer a training workshop.
15. How well does the woman know James Pullman
A. Barely. B. Slightly. C. Thoroughly.
16. What is said about James Pullman
A. He had a good work performance record.
B. He provided inaccurate employment information.
C. He once contacted his former colleagues directly.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the speaker
A. A painter. B. A tour guide. C. An art teacher.
18. What had an important influence on Wood’s early art
A. His work as a farmer. B. His travel in Chicago. C. His study in Europe.
19. What do Wood’ paintings focus on
A. American farmers’ life. B. Rural life in Europe. C. His childhood.
20. What is the speaker talking about
A. A new art style.
B. An introduction about an artist.
C. A mid-western artistic movement.
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
2026 Iditarod Art Contest
The Iditarod is happy to announce its 2nd Annual Iditarod Art Contest which will take place from June 10 through July 31, 2025. Artists from around the world will submit their designs for the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race .
The rules and guidelines for this contest are as follows:
One entry per participant.
This contest is open to any artist, regardless of whether they work in digital or physical mediums.
Submitted artwork is to display the main art focus / design, no text.
The Iditarod Trail Committee (ITC) reserves the right to include some / all of the following text in the winning design: 2026, Iditarod, Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race , The Last Great Race .
Artwork may be used on various promotional items with different printing processes. Some items may require full color, while others may only allow 1- or 2-color printing.
We reserve the right to request proof that your entry is your original artwork.
How is the winner determined
Once entries are submitted, we will put a poll (投票) out to the public to pick the Top 10 finalists. Voting will start on August 5, 2025, with results announced via email and Iditarod’s social media outlets throughout the voting period, which will end on August 16, 2025. Once the Top 10 finalists have been chosen, those entries will go in front of the Iditarod Art Contest Committee to determine the winning design. The winner of the contest will be notified by September 9, 2025.
What will the winner get
Have the opportunity to add their signature on the artwork.
Receive one of each item their artwork is produced on for the race (e.g. hat, shirt, sticker, DVD, etc.).
Be featured in an Iditarod Newsletter and on social media.
Receive two VIP passes for the Ceremonial Start & Restart.
21. Which of the following will lead to a participant’s removal from the competition
A. Printing the artwork in full color. B. Adding “Iditarod” to the artwork.
C. Mailing digital artwork. D. Displaying originality.
22. When will the voting window close
A. June 10, 2025. B. July 31, 2025.
C. August 16, 2025. D. September 9, 2025.
23. What will the winner get
A. Prize money. B. A famous artist’s signature.
C. Media appearance opportunity. D. A guided tour of the Iditarod Trail.
B
I was struggling with writing and my brother-in-law, Rob, a professor of ethics (伦理学), offered a small insight into his own practice.
He, too, found writing difficult. The only way he’d been able to produce anything that approximate (接近) a consistent academic output was by devoting half an hour to it everyday. In that half hour, he had two options: he could write, or he could do nothing. Sometimes he sat there for quite a long time before he wrote but he always came away from the session with new words on the page.
Soon afterwards I gave his technique a go—and it stuck. Sometimes I’ve had to stick my phone in a drawer with a timer running to avoid doomscrolling Twitter instead (social media does not count as “doing nothing” but, in the years since, I’ve reverted to this technique whenever I find myself at a creative impasse (僵局) on a project. It helped me finish a book a few years ago, and it helped me get the first 15,000 words of something new down just a few months ago. One of the main reasons it works, I think, is that it overcomes the first, and biggest barrier: showing up.
Procrastination (拖延) can get in anyone’s way but I’ve also noticed creative people in particular can get all caught up in their messy feelings about their work and whether or not the conditions are right for them to channel their muse (灵感).
If working in journalism has taught me anything, it’s that there is no “right” time and there are no “right” conditions; there is the time you have. You use the materials you’ve got. And the first precondition of getting anything done at all is trying to do it. So if you’re struggling with something creative, just give yourself 30 minutes. You’ll either do the work or you’ll do nothing. But at least you’ll be able to say you showed up.
24. What does the text show about Rob’s approach to writing
A. He relied on inspiration to guide his writing.
B. He wrote for long uninterrupted periods of time.
C. He turned to writing in moments of uncertainty.
D. He set aside half an hour each day to write or do nothing.
25. What does the underlined part “reverted to” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Contributed to. B. Returned to. C. Accounted for. D. Apologized for.
26. How does the text characterize the relationship between procrastination and creativity
A. Procrastination can stop the creative process.
B. Procrastination is a sign of a lack of creativity.
C. Procrastination is more popular among creative individuals.
D. Procrastination can be an essential part of the creative process.
27. What is the first step for getting anything creative done according to the text
A. Having the right materials. B. Having the right conditions.
C. Feeling inspired by a muse. D. Making an attempt to start the work.
C
Scientists now know that healthy soils have a unique sound landscape produced by invertebrates (无脊椎动物) such as earthworms and ants, but they have not yet studied how this background noise in the ecosystem affects plant and fungal (真菌的) growth.
To investigate the impacts of sound on fungi, Jake Robinson at Flinders University in Australia and his team buried regular teabags in soil inside a soundproof (隔音的) box. Inside the box, they played an 8 kHz tone at a volume of 70 dB for one set of teabags and 90 dB for another, 8 hours per day for 14 days. A control group received only ambient (周围的) sound stimulation of less than 30 dB.
At the end of the experiment, both sets of teabags exposed to sound had increased in weight, from 2.5 grams to 3.1 grams on average, due to the growth of fungi. The control teabags stayed the same weight on average.
Robinson notes that much more work is required to fully explain their observations. While the results may seem surprising, he says we can think of sound as an energy input which the fungi are somehow turning into growth. This may be through a so-called piezoelectric effect (压电效应) , in which mechanical pressure is transformed into electrical energy.
He hopes the research leads to ways to restore habitats by broadcasting sounds. “We now need to build on these findings and transform them into an applied use,” Robinson says. “If we can use these findings in ecosystem restoration and agriculture, then that would be great.”
Christina Birnbaum at the University of Southern Queensland, Australia, says in terms of ecosystem restoration, this is pioneering work.
However, the mechanism (机制) by which sound is translated to growth is still unclear. “The next step is to recreate these findings in the field where you have all these other factors complicating the laboratory results,” Birnbaum says.
28. What was the aim of Jake Robinson’s experiment
A. To see how sounds influence fungi.
B. To find a way to improve soil health.
C. To determine the harm of background noise.
D. To explore why invertebrates produce sound.
29. What happened to the teabags in the experimental group
A. They changed color. B. They became heavier.
C. They were eaten by earthworms. D. They were well integrated with the soil.
30. What is the piezoelectric effect used to explain
A. The growth of fungi. B. The process of restoring habitats.
C. The potential applications of this study. D. The transformation of electrical energy.
31. What does Christina Birnbaum suggest for the next step of study
A. Conducting more laboratory experiments.
B. Extending the study to a real-world setting.
C. Identifying the factors affecting the laboratory results.
D. Exploring alternative methods for ecosystem restoration.
D
Language geography is a field of study that examines the way languages are distributed across the globe, forming linguistic countries and nation-states of their own. Political borders are what frequently determine language borders, but there are also a host of other cultural, economic and, yes, geographical considerations.
At its simplest, geography is the study of the features that make up the earth: the mountains, the plains, the continents and so on. That said, the field is often split into two: physical geography and human geography. The former refers to looking at the actual physical features of the Earth. Human geography, though, is how humans interact with the planet, which includes quite a few things: the borders we’ve made, the paths of migration, the ways human society has changed the environment and more.
Language geography fits neatly into this second type, because languages have been shaped and changed by the world around us, in ways obvious and not. First, we’ll look at physical geographies and their effect on language evolution, before looking at how human geography has also played a major role in the way we speak.
To understand language geography, it’s important to understand linguistic drift, which describes how languages change over time, similar to genetic variation（基因变异）. Historically, before national languages were established, languages spread geographically as gradients of dialects（方言的梯度）.
Geographical features like mountains, rivers, and deserts significantly influence how well neighboring communities can understand each other. For instance, mountain ranges can set language speakers apart, causing languages to branch off significantly, as seen with the Basque language (Euskara), which developed separately with no close linguistic relatives.
Meanwhile, wide, flat areas like plains are called linguistic spread zones. These are regions with many languages, where different groups of speakers mix and often replace one another over time. These include areas like the Eurasian steppe, the American Great Plains and sub-Saharan Africa.
Additionally, altitude（高度）affects language sound production. A study published in PLoS ONE found a correlation between high-altitude languages and ejective consonants—sounds made with bursts of air rather than through lung power. This sound production method may help conserve water vapor, which is vital in high-altitude environments, acting as a biological adaptation to prevent dehydration（脱水）and altitude sickness.
32. What can be learned about language geography
A. It is one of the branches of genetics.
B. It mainly studies the feature of our planet.
C. It involves obvious changes in human history.
D. It focuses on human interaction with the Earth.
33. What are the languages probably like in the American Great Plains
A. They come and go. B. They differ dramatically.
C. They develop independently. D. They have special sounds.
34. What will probably be discussed next
A. The role of dialects in language evolution.
B. The application of the sound production method.
C. The influence of human geography on how we speak.
D. The difference of languages across different countries.
35. What is the best title for this passage
A. When National Languages Were Established
B. Why Languages Change Continuously
C. How Geography Impacts Languages
D. What Determines Political Borders
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。
4 Mistakes to Avoid in Your 20s
Your 20s are such a fun time in your life, but it’s also extremely challenging as you are entering the “real” world. There are a lot of things that are brand new. 36 . Mistakes will be made, but we’ve shared some helpful mistakes to avoid.
Not exploring different career paths
Your first job, and likely your second, will probably not be your forever career. 37 . Your 20s are the best years to explore different jobs to discover what your true strengths and passions are before settling on a single career path.
Not starting healthy habits now
You get only one body. Starting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle early on will dramatically improve the quality of your life as you age. 38 . It could be dancing, playing soccer, hiking, etc. Finding a balanced approach to food is also crucial. I like to take a balanced 80/20 approach, where during weekdays I eat very clean, and on weekends I allow myself that slice of cake.
Racking up (积累) tons of credit card debts
It CRUSHES me that schools don’t teach you about credit cards. Credit cards attract people with the promise of rewards and free vacations to tourist attractions. 39 . Personally, I chose not to open a credit card until I was 25 to avoid getting into massive credit card debts.
40
You’re starting a new stage of your life, and a valuable thing you can do for the future is to be a sponge (海绵) and soak up (吸收) as much information as possible. Everyone you interact with has something valuable to teach you and take advantage of all this knowledge.
A. And that’s totally normal
B. Not building life-long connections
C. Not learning from everyone around you
D. Find hobbies that keep you physically active and mentally sharp
E. You’ll likely be getting your first “adult” job and potentially moving to a new city
F. When you ask most people of any age what their greatest stresses are, money is always up top
G. But they are also the easiest way to put yourself in a hole that will take years to dig yourself out of
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。
When a group of kids are engaged in a passionate conversation, it would be 41 to assume they’re discussing video games. But when Sharon Langfield noticed four boys 42 as they leaned (倚靠) against the fence of Waubaushene’s, community garden one day, what she 43 was a debate about the merits (优点) of different varieties of corn.
Sweet moments like these are the 44 of an Indigenous community garden project, led by Sharon and her husband, Peter Cox, who were 45 a way to bring the Georgian Bay community together after the pandemic. Along with a group of volunteers, the couple 46 a garden in a park at the centre of town, and it has become a popular place for 47 activity.
Sharon explains that the garden is planted with the Three Sisters crops of corn, beans, and squash (南瓜) to 48 Indigenous cultures and also to teach them about community building. “The plants give us a 49 of how we’re all different, but if we 50 , things go better.” It’s an initiative that was recently 51 as part of the Federation of Ontario Cottagers Associations Achievement Awards.
A true co-creation, the garden 52 art by locals, a story-time circle of seats, changing displays to 53 various holidays, and a message board for community events. Planning ceremonies, harvest festivals, music performances, and kids’ activities 54 locals and visitors of all generations.
“We’re not just growing vegetables,” says Sharon. “We’re 55 community.”
41. A. crazy B. fair C. hard D. funny
42. A. talking B. meeting C. exploring D. relaxing
43. A. recorded B. minded C. overheard D. remembered
44. A. dreams B. fruits C. causes D. bases
45. A. preparing for B. asking for C. looking for D. waiting for
46. A. created B. cleared C. wanted D. shared
47. A. private B. business C. local D. physical
48. A. honour B. produce C. exchange D. bridge
49. A. symbol B. voice C. model D. problem
50. A . donate B. afford C. appreciate D. cooperate
51. A. shown B. recognized C. known D. received
52. A. features B. provides C. displays D. stores
53. A. escape B. celebrate C. advertise D. book
54. A. teach B. shock C. transform D. attract
55. A. mixing B. saving C. balancing D. growing
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 new-generation homegrown supercomputer, “Tianhe Xingyi”, 56 (introduce) to the public for the first time by the National Supercomputing Center in Guangzhou (NSCC-GZ) at the end of 2023. The NSCC-GZ is the parent organization under 57 guidance the Tianhe-2 supercomputer, long 58 (know) as one of the fastest supercomputers in the world, was also developed.
Supercomputers are a crucial component (组成部分) of a nation’s progress as they aid in solving the most 59 (challenge) and technical problems. With high computing capacities, supercomputers are capable of carrying out simulations (模拟实验) that can enhance our understanding of climate change, advance space exploration, 60 find cures for various diseases.
China’s encounter with supercomputers began in the 1980s, and 61 took Chinese researchers tow decades to make noteworthy progress. Tianhe Xingyi is built 62 (use) domestically designed architecture. According to Lu Yutong, director of the NSCC-GZ, the latest supercomputer has outperformed the Tianhe-2 in 63 (area) such as CPU computing power, networking 64 (efficient), storage capacity, and application performance. Its operation is expected 65 (meet) the rising computing demands in the fields of high-performance computing, AI big model training, and big data analysis.
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，你校近期举办了主题为“Honesty and Responsibility”的英语话剧节。请你给英国朋友Chris写一封邮件，分享这次经历，内容包括：
你参与的话剧表演；
你的感想。
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作答。
Dear Chris,
I’m writing to share with you my experience at the English Drama Festival themed “Honesty and Responsibility”.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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。
During the past two months, every member of our Chinese performance team devoted ourselves to practicing for the upcoming International Day Showcase at our school. This annual event brings together students of the same nationality to prepare a performance that reflects their own cultural elements. Our team settled on sword dancing (剑舞) and all of us felt well-prepared.
On the day before the show, food stands representing different countries lined the school hallways and cafeteria, creating a joyful and relaxed atmosphere. After changing into our costumes in the dressing room, my friend Emma and I hurriedly joined others in tasting the delightful dishes prepared by parents. There were Chinese dumplings, Indian samosas, New York cheesecakes and many other foods. Soon our hands were full. Laughing at each other’s amusing expressions while tasting the delicious food, we made our way back to the dressing room.
Soon, the stage manager delivered the news that the audience was entering the auditorium (礼堂) , signaling that the show was about to begin. Our performance was second on the list, following the opening speech and the show from the United States. So, everyone gathered their props, checked their hair and makeup, and prepared for some last-minute practice. It was at this moment that Emma shouted beside me. “What’s wrong ” I asked. “I can’t find my sword!” Emma cried. Soon, everyone gathered around. “It was right here on this table before I went to the cafeteria! But now it’s gone!” Emma’s eyes were filled with tears. Without her sword, she wouldn’t be able to dance with the rest of us. Two months of practice could amount to nothing for Emma; this sad news struck all of us hard.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
Since there was still some time before our performance, everyone quickly began searching around the room for the sword._____________________________________________________
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Right before going onto the stage, I decided not to give up and looked around one last time.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________高二英语诊断性考试参考答案
第一部分 听力（每小题1.5分，共30分）
1-5 CBACB 6-10 BAACA 11-15 CBCAB 16-20 ABCAB
第二部分 阅读（每小题2.5分，共50分）
21-23 BCC 24-27 DBAD 28-31 ABAB 32-35 DACC 36-40 EADGC
第三部分 语言运用（共30分）
第一节（每小题1分）
41-45 BACBC 46-50 ACACD 51-55 BABDD
第二节（每小题1.5分）
was introduced 57. whose 58. known 59. challenging 60. and
it 62. using 63. areas 64. efficiency 65. to meet
第四部分 写作（共40分）
第一节（共15分）
Dear Chris,
I’m writing to share with you my experience at the English Drama Festival themed “Honesty and Responsibility”.
My group performed “After Twenty Years”, a classic story from our textbook. I played Jimmy Wells, the police officer, who met his old friend Bob, now a wanted criminal, and had to choose between honesty and responsibility.
This immersive acting journey not only deepened my sense of responsibility, but also fueled my passion for English. The drama mirrors real-life situations where doing what is right really demands a great deal of courage.
Do you have any similar experiences Looking forward to your reply!
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（共25分）
Since there was still some time before our performance, everyone quickly began searching around the room for the sword. The dressing room echoed with the clatter of overturned chairs and the anxious whispers of my teammates. I retraced Emma’s steps from the cafeteria, but the sword was nowhere to be seen. As the show from the United States began, panic enveloped us. Emma forced a smile and urged, “It’s my fault that I misplaced the sword. I know you guys will do a great job.” We assured her that nobody was placing the blame on her.
Right before going onto the stage, I decided not to give up and looked around one last time. Ignoring the urgent calls from the stage manager, I dashed towards the dressing room where a flash of metal under the tablecloth caught my eye. My hands trembled as I lifted the cloth, revealing Emma’s sword. “Found it!” I shouted, waving the sword triumphantly. Emma’s bright smile mirrored the relief that washed over the team. As the stage curtains parted, exchanging smiles with Emma, we stepped into the spotlight together with confidence.
听力原文
Text 1
M: Why are you taking the train today
W: My car is in the shop for repairs. And I hate standing on the bus.
Text 2
W: There’s nothing on TV. Let’s go out.
M: Well, the weather’s not that good, but we could go to the museum.
W: That’s a good idea...Or we could stay in and play a round of chess.
M: I wouldn’t prefer something where I don’t stand any chance.
Text 3
W: The air conditioner isn’t working and it’s boiling hot outside!
M: But it was only fixed last week! Did you contact the maintenance company
W: Yeah, but they aren’t picking up, and I have to cook now. Can you keep trying
M: Oh, I’ll just see if I can fix it myself.
Text 4
M: Excuse me. Can I have a glass of juice
W: There’s no juice now. Would you like some coffee or water instead
M: Well. A cup of coffee would be OK.
W: Here you are. And please fasten your seat belt.
Text 5
W: I meant to keep the bottled water in the top drawer of the fridge, but it was full, so I stuck it in the middle drawer.
M: I already looked there and it’s packed with frozen vegetables.
W: Try the bottom drawer then.
M: Wait, you’re right! It’s under the carrots all along!
Text 6
W: Excuse me. Does the No. 235 bus go by the department store
M: No, it doesn’t, but you can change to No. 352 bus at the national museum by taking No. 226 bus from here, or you can take the 105 to the public library and change to No. 325 bus there.
W: Oh, it sounds far from here. How much does it cost
M: Yeah, it is really far. The bus fare is fifty cents for you and half price for your child.
W: OK. Thank you.
Text 7
M: Thank you for calling Jenkins Automotive Insurance. This is Bernard speaking. What can I do for you
W: My name is Candace Black, and I’m one of your insurance policy holders. I was just in an accident outside Austin, and I would like my car to be taken to an auto repair shop. I don’ t feel comfortable driving it.
M: I completely understand, Ms. Black. A truck will be sent to your location immediately. But first, I’d just like to confirm that you’ve notified the police about the situation.
W: Yes, I did. In fact, an officer is going to stay here with me until the truck arrives.
M: That’s good to hear. While we’re getting the truck ready, could you provide me with some additional details about the accident Were there any other vehicles involved
W: It was a minor accident with another car. Fortunately, there were no injuries.
Text 8
W: Carman, please help me. I’ m going on a trip to San Francisco for six days with my parents and I have four suitcases.
M: Four suitcases! Why do you need so much
W: I just started taking all my favorite clothes out of the cupboard and ... well, it just happened.
M: OK. Let’s talk about this. First of all, San Francisco is full of hills and you’ll be walking a lot, so these leather shoes have to go. So do these beach shoes. Just keep this pair.
W: You’re right.
M: Now let’s see what we can arrange with two skirts ... this black one and this dark green one. A yellow blouse, one gray, one light blue. Take a narrow belt and a wide one and you’re set for anything.
W: Hey, you’re working magic.
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W: Sorry to bother you, but I’m wondering if you remember someone named James Pullman He worked here at the newspaper a few months ago.
M: That name doesn’t sound familiar. Why
W: Someone from Colby Media called today. James applied for a job there, and he listed our newspaper agency as his last place of employment. They requested a recommendation, but I never actually worked with him. I just know he used to be in your department.
M: James Pullman Oh, now I remember. He was one of our staff photographers for about a year. Whenever I assigned him a duty, he unfailingly carried it out with exceptional skill.
W: Well, would you mind providing the recommendation then
M: Sure, I’d be happy to, but I wish he had contacted one of us directly. That’s the usual procedure.
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W: Before we begin our tour, I’d like to give you some background information on the painter Grand Wood. We’ll be seeing much of his work today. Wood was born in 1881 in the countryside in Iowa, where there were many farms. He became interested in art very early in life. Although he studied art in both Minneapolis and Chicago, the strongest influences on his artwork were European. He spent time in both Germany and France and his study there helped shape his own style. When he returned to Iowa, Wood applied the painting techniques he had learned in Europe to the countryside life he saw around him and what he remembered from his childhood around the turn of the century. His paintings of farmers at work, and of their tools and animals, show a serious respect for the life of the mid-western United States. By the 1930s, Wood had been a leading figure of art. In an effort to keep the strong mid-western artistic movement going, Wood set up an institute of mid-western art in his home state. Although the institute failed, the paintings you are about to see preserve Wood’s sight of pioneer farmers.

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