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高2023级高二下学期第三次
学分认定检测·英语·试卷
本试题分第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分，共四部分，12页，满分150分，考试用时120分钟。考试结束后请将答题卡和答题纸一并交回。
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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纸上
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. How will Alex go to meet the woman
A. By plane. B. By car. C. By subway.
2. Where are the twins now
A. In the bedroom. B. In the garden. C. In the dining room.
3. What will the man do next month
A. Join a gym. B. Take part in a contest. C. Make a workout plan
4. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Deliveryman and customer. B. Neighbors. C. Workmates.
5. What does Kelly mean
A. She beat Frank last week.
B. She swims faster than before.
C. She is the best swimmer in the school.
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 activity does the first tour include
A. Eating seafood. B. Watching penguins. C. Exploring an island.
7. What will the woman do next
A. Go for some food. B. Leave for home. C. Take a street walk.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 9 题。
8. When did the man first want to become a writer
A. When he was a child. B. After he became a father. C. Before he retired as a doctor.
9. What do we know about the man
A. He is an environmentalist.
B. He has changed his lifestyle.
C. He focuses on children’s books.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。
10. Where is the first bridge located
A. In Rome. B. In Azerbaijan. C. In Florence.
11. Why was the second bridge built
A. To connect two cities.
B. To accommodate workers.
C. To serve as a historical landmark.
12. What does the woman say about the second bridge
A. It is about 48 miles long. B. It was built in 1345. C. It is well equipped.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。
13. How often does Vicky work on a different trip
A. Twice a month. B. Once a month. C. Every two months.
14. Who was the trip to the Caribbean targeted at last year
A. Popular singers. B. Musical enthusiasts. C. Old stars.
15. How has Vicky spent her spare time during a trip
A. By talking with others. B. By listening to music. C. By attending lessons.
16. What does Vicky plan to be in the future
A. A trainer. B. A psychologist. C. A tour guide.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. What does the speaker mainly talk about
A. Her gap year experience.
B. Her father’s influence.
C. Her travel arrangements.
18. When did the speaker set off
A. In January. B. In June. C. In July.
19. What did the speaker do during the journey
A. She kept a diary. B. She took maths classes. C. She completed some homework.
20. Why did the speaker’s father make the decision
A. To let his kids explore the world first-hand.
B. To help his kids to make foreign friends.
C. To relieve the stress of the whole family.
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 British Art Prize offers a unique chance for artists to make a name and sell their artworks.
Entry Requirements
All styles, media and techniques will be considered. Entries may include paintings, drawings, textile , prints or mixed media. Group artworks can be submitted .
Exhibits must be original and the artist must have all rights to the work. Open to everyone whether you’re professional or not.
Each artwork must be within a total of 275cm x 275cm (including the frame) and must not project more than 50cm from the wall.
* Works created by AI will not be considered.
Entry Process
Press “Enter Now” and complete all seven steps of the registration process.
Once you have registered and paid, you may upload digital images of your artwork and answer questions about your works. Once you are happy with your submission, click the Save and Finish button to complete your entry.
The entry fee for the first artwork is 20 and 17 for any additional artwork. You may enter up to 20 works.
First Prize
The winner will receive a 2000 cash prize, 750 worth of Derwent art materials plus a six-page feature in a future issue of Artists & Illustrators.
Second Prize
A 500 cash prize plus 750 worth of Staedtler products and inclusion in the Artists &Illustrators British Art Prize winners’ special issue where a 10-page editorial (社论) will include images of all the shortlist and winners.
Third Prize
A 500 Pegasus art supplies gift ticket, a 500 personalised Stabilo gift pack and inclusion in the British Art Prize winners’ special issue where a 10-page editorial will include images of all the shortlist and winners.
21. Which entry meets the requirements
A. A super painting made by AI. B. A handmade textile 3 meters high.
C. A copy of Da Vinci’s masterpiece. D. An original mixed media by a group.
22. How much will you pay if you enter 5 works
A. 37. B. 85. C. 88. D. 100.
23. Which belongs to a second prize winner
A. A 2000 cash prize. B. 750 worth of Staedtler products.
C. 750 worth of Derwent art materials. D. A 500 personalized Stabilo gift pack.
B
Over the years I’ve learned to project confidence, even though I still question the validity of my question right up to the moment I start to talk. But I also know a critical question can be invaluable. I hope to receive such questions when I give a talk, and I teach my students to lean into them. So, I asked the presenter to put the data slides back and drilled into them for minutes. I posed an alternative idea; the presenter pushed back. Others had questions, so I sat down. It was a tense but healthy debate.
But this exchange didn’t happen at a scientific meeting. It was at an informational session at my child’s elementary school. The speaker had presented data showing pupils’ math test scores had increased, which the school attributed to its teaching method emphasizing storytelling and group discussion. I had countered that, because the school did not keep statistics on which children were tutored. It was impossible to determine whether its teaching method or the tutoring was responsible for the test score gains.
I had hoped I was helping the school and the research group. That’s not how they saw it. Within days of the meeting, the principal called me into her office to tell me that my behavior was “a threat to the democratic values of the school”.
I felt burning shame. I was also confused: I believed I shared the school’s values, so how was my speaking up a threat I questioned my abilities to advocate for my child and worried this incident would impact him at school. Was it better to remain silent
However, with some time and support, I realized I needed to master my courage again. A school mother I didn’t know well confided that she admired what I had said, which added to my confidence that I had done the right thing. Slowly, a tide turned in my mind. I have worked hard at generating and asking probing questions, and it’s a valuable skill. Yes, speaking up can take an emotional suffering ---but staying silent would be so much worse.
24. What did the author express doubts about at the school session
A. The way the data was collected. B. The democratic values of the school.
C. The teaching methods school applied. D. The real reason for children’s progress.
25. What does the underlined word “countered” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. held B. opposed C. conveyed D. accepted
26. How did the author feel about the principal’s talk
A. Ashamed but motivated. B. Puzzled and discouraged.
C. Annoyed but understandable. D. Regretful and guilty.
27. Why does the author write the story
A. To help us present a speech. B. To help us answer questions properly.
C. To seek support from readers. D. To encourage us to make our voice heard.
C
Imagine you’re out for an evening walk in a foreign city, looking to find a restaurant for dinner. If you’re like most people, you will look for the busiest restaurant with the most diners because its popularity is bound to reflect on the quality of food and service.But is this true
In tourist areas, early diners have no meaningful clues as to which restaurant to choose, so they may have picked their evening eatery on a whim (一时兴起). Following passers- by may have misinterpreted their restaurant choice as a well-informed decision and blindly followed their example. This could have resulted in a snow-balling effect, whereby ever-increasing numbers of customers were attracted to the restaurant in question, creating a false impression of approval. Therefore, following the example of others could have led to a suboptimal (次优) dinner choice in an overcrowded restaurant.
Blindly copying other people’s thoughts or choices or simply going with the crowd is often referred to as “herd behavior (从众行为).” It is a frequent occurrence among humans as well as many other animals.
Herding can appear to make a lot of sense. Average judgments of large groups of people often outperform individual choices. Furthermore, following the crowd appears to offer protection and comfort—after all, there’s “safety in numbers”—while helping to maintain a favorable fame. Finally, following the herd reduces the effort needed to make a personal or unique decision; it is therefore an easy option.
Herd behaviors, while common and easy to explain, hold significant dangers. Contrary to the so-called “wisdom of crowds”, which emerges when the judgments of individual group members are independently collected to produce an average opinion, herd behaviors typically rely on so-called “information cascades”, where people take on others’ beliefs or copy their choices without critically evaluating the underlying reasons. This frequently leads to the imitation of irrational or simply stupid behaviors. As a result, herding can have many undesirable outcomes, including negative influences on consumer choices, like in the restaurant example above.
It appears there is no quick and easy fix to resist the lure (诱惑) of herd behavior. Instead, long-term attitude changes may be necessary, which could involve individuals adopting more critical approaches towards their peers’ opinion, and questioning others’ behaviors as opposed to blindly following them.
28. How is Paragraph 2 mainly developed
A. By giving example. B. By presenting fact.
C. By analyzing the cause and effect. D. By making comparison.
29. What is one reason why people tend to follow the crowd
A. It leads to average judgments. B. It brings a sense of security.
C. It challenges a favorable reputation. D. It allows for better decision- making.
30. What does the underlined “information cascades” mean in Para 5
A. Adopting others’ beliefs or choices without evaluation.
B. Critical evaluation of underlying reasons for choices.
C. Average judgments formed by large groups of people.
D. Independent collection of individual opinions and judgements.
31. What is the text mainly about
A. Following the herd can greatly benefit us in various aspects.
B. It is an effortless task for people to resist the lure of herd behavior.
C. It is necessary to think critically rather than follow the herd blindly.
D. The busiest restaurant is not necessarily the best one in tourist areas.
D
The global success of Chinese apps like TikTok, RedNote (Xiaohongshu), and AI models like DeepSeek highlights a surprising trend: China is gaining cultural influence among young Americans, not just in technology but also in creating appealing online experiences.
China’s Internet actually is cool. Chinese products and services have an increasing originality, especially Chinese apps, which stand out for their creativity. TikTok, used by over half of Americans, offers engaging content that feels more dynamic than U.S. platforms. Its mix of humor, creativity, and slight rebelliousness (叛逆) attracts teens seeking freedom from traditional norms. TikTok was briefly shut down earlier this month, and the site faces an uncertain legal future. Many young users turned to RedNote, a Chinese lifestyle app filled with odd content like fashion tips and cooking instructions. Though unfamiliar to older generations, its mix of Chinese culture and global youth trends creates a unique appeal.
As for the AI large-language models, DeepSeek, an AI model developed by a Chinese company, is a miracle, which combines technical skill with playful personality. Unlike rigid Western models, it writes creatively — even reimagining classic literature from an AI perspective. Its rise to the top of Apple’s app store shows how innovation and affordability can win over users.
The decline of Europe’s cultural appeal gives rise to the trend. In the past, American teens admired European sophistication (精明), but today’s youth seek fresh alternatives. With its economic power and global reach, China naturally fills this gap. Additionally, young people often reject their parents’ preferences, and China’s tech-driven culture feels extremely new.
While U.S.-China relationship dominates headlines, ordinary interactions tell a different story. On RedNote, American and Chinese users bond over shared interests like cooking or fashion. DeepSeek’s fair answers on American topics build trust. These connections prove cultural gaps aren’t unbridgeable.
Actually, China’s tech success isn’t just about hardware or data — it’s about creating products that resonate (共鸣) emotionally. For American youth seeking novelty, China’s Internet culture offers something refreshingly different. This cultural shift, paired with technological advances, positions China as a unique party in shaping global trends.
32. Why are young Americans drawn to TikTok
A. They show deeper interest in Chinese culture.
B. They want to break away from traditional norms.
C. They prefer instructions on fashion and cooking.
D. They eagerly want to catch up with the fashion.
33. What can be inferred from the successful case of Deepseek in America
A. Parents’ preferences potentially positively affect the youth.
B. Europe’s steady cultural influence has changed users’ choice.
C. Economic power has helped China stand higher in the world.
D. Few users take price into consideration when considering apps.
34. What does the author convey in the last two paragraphs
A. Chinese apps has bridged cultural gaps.
B. Users of Deepseek share common interests.
C. China’s influence relies on hardware innovation.
D. Chinese apps open a window for American youth.
35. What’s the best title of the passage
A. How Did China’s Internet Become So Cool
B. China Is Shaping The Cultural Shift Globally.
C. Why Did RedNote Take The Place of TikTok
D. The Facts Behind The Popularity of Deepseek.
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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Even though teens are seeking independence, parental involvement is an important ingredient for academic success. ____36____
Attend back-to-school night and parent-teacher conferences. Attending your school’s back-to-school night is effective to get to know your teen’s teachers and their expectations. School administrators may discuss policies that parents and guardians of teenagers need to know about. ____37____ Although in high school, staff usually set these up only when parental involvement is needed to address issues like behavior problems and poor academic performance.
Support homework expectations. During the high school years, homework gets more intense and grades become critical for college plans. Many teens are learning how to balance academics with extracurricular activities and social lives. ____38____ It means no phone, TV, or websites other than homework-related resources.
____39____ A nutritious breakfast fuels up teens and gets them ready for the day. In general, teens who eat breakfast have more energy and do better in school. You can help boost your teen’s attention span, concentration, and memory by providing proper breakfast foods.
Make time to talk about school. Many teens spend so much of the day outside the home: at school, on extracurricular activities, or with peers. ____40____ Still, you should make efforts to talk with your teen every day and he or she will know their parents are interested in their academic lives.
A. Send your teen to school ready to learn.
B. Ensure your teen to have good living habits.
C. Attending parent-teacher conferences is another way to stay informed.
D. Here are several ways to keep your teen on track to succeed in high school.
E. But parents are still their supports for providing love, guidance, and help.
F. One way to help is to ensure your teen has a distraction-free (无干扰的) place to study.
G. So staying connected with them can be challenging for parents and guardians.
英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完型填空 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Last October, a fire broke out in Georgia. The family got their kids out ____41____ except Taka, a 9-year-old dog. Luckily, Taka fell into a neighbor’s house. Upon seeing a dog on fire, the neighbor ____42____ and reached out to Crystal Lesley, a vet at Care More Animal Hospital. “We had never ____43____ a burn victim as severe as Taka before. We were ____44____ that he wouldn’t make it,” Lesley said.
Taka had ____45____ burns on his body, so he needed round-the-clock ____46____. “I had been taking him home with me every day, so eventually I realized I couldn’t ____47____ him,” said Lesley. That was when Taka officially ____48____ Lesley’s. “After months of treatment, I was visited by a nurse at the burn center about Taka visiting ____49____ children, in hopes of him _____50_____ with them.” Lesley knew Taka was _____51_____ for the job. “He loved kids and people,” she said. “I’d like to say that I decided that he was so special that we should _____52_____ him with the world.”
Taka took his treatment dog training test and _____53_____ with flying colors. “To see that he could be an _____54_____ or at least a light at the end of the tunnel for a child or anybody that has _____55_____ what he has experienced is what all of this is about,” Lesley said.
41. A. in time B. beyond control C. on duty D. at work
42. A. breathed B. bothered C. panicked D. fled
43. A. left B. encountered C. caught D. collected
44. A. astonished B. ashamed C. terrified D. moved
45. A. tiny B. dirty C. clear D. deep
46. A. rest B. care C. support D. test
47. A. part with B. look after C. get ready for D. make use of
48. A. admitted B. became C. recognized D. preferred
49. A. burnt B. scared C. greedy D. stubborn
50. A. sleeping B. interacting C. standing D. working
51. A. unfit B. foolish C. perfect D. grateful
52. A. connect B. help C. share D. compare
53. A. passed B. missed C. entered D. failed
54. A. argument B. encouragement C. experiment D. advantage
55. A. focused on B. joined in C. dreamed about D. gone through
语法填空（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。
Since March, the hashtag TianshuiMalatang, referring to a popular type of street food, 56 (receive) more than 140m views on Weibo, a social-media platform.
Look back a few hundred years, though, and chillies (辣椒) were nowhere 57 (find). Unlike ginger and Sichuan peppers, which are native to the region and widely used, chilli peppers were brought to China 58 America by Portuguese and Dutch explorers only in the 16th century.
At first, nobody ate them. For at least 50 years, they were grown as decorative plants, 59 (value) for their cheerfully bright colour and tiny white flowers, and occasionally used as medicinal herbs. During China’s last imperial (皇朝) period, a system 60 taxed salt forced farmers in Guizhou province to look for 61 alternative. They chose chillies, which produce several crops a year and take up little land. From there, a new flavour 62 (unlock).
The pepper steadily spread to other rural areas of China, 63 its overpowering flavour prevented it from getting near the tables of urban families. With the industrialisation, hundreds of millions of people poured into big cities, 64 (bring) with them the spicy flavours of home. Chillies are now used in street food, fine dining and snacks in 65 (region) with little tradition of heat.
写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你校学生会拟面向全校高三学生举办一场主题为“奋斗的青春最美丽(Striving Youth Shines Brightest)”的英语演讲比赛。请你写一则书面通知发表在校报英语专栏上，内容包括：
1.举办目的
2.相关安排
注意：
1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Notice
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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The Students’ Union
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。
Frey grabbed his bat and glove, and raced out of the door towards the Jack’s. Summer vacation just began. The boys planned to play baseball every day, so they could make the team in the following semester.
Jack was waiting outside for Frey. “What are you doing Where’s your stuff ” Frey asked, lifting his bat onto his shoulder. Jack shook his head, “I have to clean Mr. Willow’s garage before I can go. With his broken arm, he can’t do it himself. My mom always volunteers me to help the Willows. She thinks they’re kind of old and can’t afford to hire a cleaner.
To get the work done earlier, Frey offered to help. The boys went down the block to the Willow’s and got started. They found a couple of brooms. Before they swept, they put boxes scattered around the garage floor on shelves. As Jack put a big box on a shelf, it fell off and with it fell an envelope. He picked it up. It wasn’t sealed, so he opened it. Out of his surprise, there were several one hundred dollar bills inside.
“You’ve got to see this.” He pulled out the bills and showed Frey, “It just fell down when the box fell. There’s got to be several hundred dollars here.” Jack looked past Frey to the garage door and continued, “Nobody’s here. If we take some, I bet no one will ever know.” Before his voice died away, Jack had already drawn out one bill and stuffed it into his pocket.
Frey frowned and shook his head, “Are you crazy That’s stealing.” Jack ignored him and protested, “Well, I do a lot of chores for them and don’t get paid. It’s not really stealing. It’s kind of payment for my hard work. And one hundred will do for a bat and glove in I go’s Sports Stores.” With this, Jack put the rest money back.
Frey was about to grab the money from Jack’s pocket when they heard a voice, “Hello, e in for a chocolate cake! Mrs. Willow made one for you.” Mr. Willow walked into the garage.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；
请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
At the sight of Mr. Willow, Jack and Frey froze in shock. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Paragraph 2:
When they were about to leave, Mr. Willow handed Jack a brand new bat and glove._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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第 3 页 共 14页　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　★准确的记忆和规范的表达就是最好的学习方法★　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　第 4 页 共 14页高2023级高二下学期第三次阶段性检测答案
听力 1-5 BABAC 6-10 BABAC 11-15 BCCBC 16-20 BACCA
阅读 21-23 DCB 24-27 DBBD 28-31 CBAC 32-35 BCDA 36-40 DCFAG
完形填空 41-45 ACBCD 46-50 BABAB 51-55 CCABD
语法填空
has received 57．to be found 58．from 59．valued 60．which/that 61．an 62．was unlocked 63．but 64．bringing 65．regions
应用文
Notice
To inspire senior students to reflect on the value of perseverance and celebrate the beauty of youthful dedication, the Students’ Union is organizing an English speech contest with the theme“Striving Youth Shines Brightest”.
The contest will take place in the school auditorium from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm on March 20th. All students in Senior Grade Three are welcome to participate. Students who are interested should sign up at the Students’ Union office by March 15th. Each speech should last no more than 5 minutes, focusing on personal experiences or inspirational stories related to the theme.
We look forward to your enthusiastic participation. Let’s showcase the brilliance of our youth together!
续写
At the sight of Mr. Willow, Jack and Frey froze in shock. “Ugh… sure, Mr. Willow,” said Jack, “We’ll finish up and be right in.” Mr. Willow’s kind words reminded Jack of the couple’s efforts to pay for the work he did. A surge of guilt swept over him, “How could I have that evil thought!” So the moment Mr. Willow went back to his house, Jack put the money back. The boys finished cleaning and went to the house. They had big slices of chocolate cake and two glasses of milk each.
When they were about to leave, Mr. Willow handed Jack a brand new bat and glove. “This is for you. Your mom said this is something you’d like. We try to find little ways to show our appreciation for what you have done for us.” Seeing the bat and glove, Jack felt a warm blush rise to his cheeks. “Th… thanks so much. I love them!” Outside, Frey put his hand on Jack’s shoulder, “See, you not only have a clear conscience, but the bat and glove you want in Sports Stores.”
1 【原文】W: Alex is going to meet me at the airport tomorrow. I can’t wait!
M: Is he taking the subway or is he driving
W: He isn’t going to take the subway. It takes too long.
2 【原文】M: Where are the twins It’s awful quiet around here!
W: They took a shower after jumping rope in the garden all morning, then had lunch and they are sleeping at the moment.
3 【原文】W: What did you do last weekend
M: Umm, I spent most of the time at the gym.
W: How come
M: Well, I plan to enter a bodybuilding competition next month.
4 【原文】M: Hello, Maggie Ferguson I’m outside your house now, 25 Hill Street. I have a package for you, but you’re not answering the door.
W: I’m not home. I’m at work. And I work on the same street, number 91. Can you bring it here
5 【原文】M: I’m a better swimmer than you, Kelly!
W: Have you ever beaten Mark in a race
M: No, he is the fastest swimmer in our school.
W: Well, guess what, Frank, I beat Mark last week. So, what does that make me
6-7【原文】W: Hi. Do you have any tickets for the SeaRide Special tour today
M: Sorry. We’re sold out. It’s a really popular tour this time of year because the penguins are passing through the area.
W: Oh, too bad. I’m leaving tomorrow morning, and I was really hoping to take one of your tours.
M: Well, the Island Exploration tour still has a couple of spots left.
W: Great! And that’ll give me time to get something to eat before it starts. I see there’s a coffee shop just down the street.
8-9 【原文】W: What made you decide to become an author
M: Ever since I was a child, I have written stories. But I never dreamed I could be an author. I studied science at school and went on to become a doctor. It was only after having children of my own and telling them stories that I remembered how much I loved writing.
W: What do you write about in your novels
M: Many of my books focus on protecting the environment. I do lots of research for those and I love it when I get letters from readers telling me that my stories have changed the way they live and see the world.
10-12 【原文】W: Did you know that some people live on bridges Look at these two pictures.
M: Oh yeah. This one looks very old. It’s in Rome, isn’t it
W: Well, it’s actually in Florence, north of Rome. It’s called the Ponte Vecchio, built in 1345.
M: But the bridge in the other picture looks newer.
W: Yeah, that’s Neft Dashlari in Azerbaijan, 60 kilometers away from its capital Baku.
M: It looks really long, and it looks like it has a lot of factories. Do a lot of people work there
W: Yes, they drill for oil from under the sea there. They decided that the workers needed somewhere to live, so they built a kind of “city” above the sea. The bridge is 30 miles long. That’s about 48 kilometers. They built houses, libraries, schools, and even a movie theater there. It even appeared in a James Bond movie.
13-16【原文】M: How long have you been working on the passenger ships, Vicky
W: Well, for about two years till now. And I’ve been on twelve different trips.
M: Do you like it
W: I do. We only have two-month contracts but the work is very varied. And often each trip has a different theme. I was on a trip to the Caribbean last year, which was for fans of musicals and lots of singers were there to entertain the guests. Several of them were stars in the old days.
M: So, what’s the next step in your career
W: Well, obviously, I don’t want to wait tables for the rest of my life. I have a lot of free time on board the ship, so I’ve been doing a training course with an online university.
M: On what
W: Psychology. I want to help people. I’ve been listening to people telling me their problems for years in the tourism industry!
17-20【原文】 Hi, everyone. I was so happy to tell you about my remarkable year, which I’d describe as a grand adventure. It’s tricky to know where to start, so I think I’ll just begin at the very beginning. That was when my dad decided to take our family on a trip around the world. He started planning it last January, but we didn’t leave until July, after my exams in June. During my gap year, I wanted to keep my mind engaged, so Miss Barnes, my old geography teacher, and Mr. Green from my amazing maths classes, kept in touch with me and provided plenty of assignments. My dad wanted to give us experience of things you can’t get from books or TV programmes. You know, things like the amazing smells coming from the Indian street food markets or the breathtaking light you encounter in deserts. He was right. In the Sahara it was amazing! And the real experience of meeting and making friends with people from diverse cultures was invaluable. Some people might argue that it wasn’t a good idea for my parents to take us out of school for a year. But I think it was a wonderful opportunity. Having connections in all those countries has been incredibly enriching. Travelling is a great thing, and I hope you all have the chance to do a lot too.

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