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哈三中2024-2025学年度下学期高一学年
期中考试 英语 试卷
注意事项：
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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，从题中给出的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秒钟的时间回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15 B. 9.18 C. 9.15
答案是C.
1. What are the speakers doing
A. Planning a journey. B. Claiming luggage. C. Watching TV.
2. When did the meeting start
A. At 1:30 p. m. B. At 2:00 p. m. C. At 3:30 p. m.
3. Where is John likely to be now
A. In prison. B. At his office. C. At a gym.
4. What does the woman think of James's speech
A. It is moving. B. It is inspiring. C. It is humorous.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. The movie. B. The food. C. The woman's clothes.
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至7题。
6. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a classroom. B. In a cafe. C. In an office.
7. What will the man do next week
A. Visit a factory.
B. Attend a job interview.
C. Graduate from university.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What activity was the woman dressed for today
A. Rock climbing. B. Swimming. C. Playing golf.
9. Why doesn't Dylan want to go surfing
A. It's dangerous.
B. It's too hot outside.
C. He doesn't like the wind.
10. What does Dylan plan to do tomorrow
A. Play video games. B. Have his hair cut. C. Make a video.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What will Mr. Evans do during lunch
A. Meet with the managers.
B. Talk with Valerie Dumonde.
C. Discuss the Peterson account.
12. Who is the woman
A. The man's wife. B. The man's boss. C. The man's secretary.
13. What does the woman imply about Mr. Evans
A. He can go home now.
B. He usually works late.
C. He needs to hurry to the restaurant.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Why did Marisol start posting her food forest online at first
A. To fill up her time.
B. To document her daily life.
C. To connect with other gardeners.
15. Why does Marisol recommend beginners to start with herbs
A. They need no care at all.
B. They don't attract insects.
C. They are easy to grow well.
16. What is difficult for Marisol to grow
A. Cabbage. B. Strawberries. C. Nuts.
17. What is Marisol's main advice for someone starting a food forest
A. Have a variety of plants.
B. Grow useful plants only.
C. Plan it thoughtfully.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Why is Oxford University mentioned
A. To declare it is the best choice.
B. To show it has summer programs.
C. To encourage the students to study hard.
19. Which plan will a student choose if he is interested in ships
A. Outward Bound. B. Youth Leadership. C. Toronto Brigantine.
20. What does the speaker mainly talk about
A. Deferent travel routes.
B. Study and travel programs.
C. Importance of studying abroad.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。
A
Talyllyn Driver Experiences are EXCLUSIVE—— the whole trip is yours!
You blow the whistle, release the brakes and open the regulator, a hiss of steam and the train starts to move —— the start of the journey and the start of an experience of a lifetime.
Driver Experience: 600
Driver Experience Overview:
The small size of our narrow gauge locos(火车头) means that only one visitor can be on the loco at a time, so our Driver Experience trains really are EXCLUSIVE —— the whole trip is yours, only carrying your guests.
During the breaks it will be possible to discuss the history of the line, its operation and its continued development — the questions are yours to ask.
Driver Experience Booking Information:
The cost of up to 3 guests accompanying the driver travelling on the train is included in the package. Any further guests (up to a maximum of 15) may enjoy the trip at a price of 10each.
As the railway is operated by volunteers, please give us at least 4 weeks’ notice of your preferred date to ensure that we have a volunteer crew available for the event.
Other Requirements:
A simple medical questionnaire will need to be satisfactorily completed. Good eyesight (with glasses if required) and hearing are obviously important, as is the ability to climb into and out of the cab(驾驶室). We regret that these experiences are not suitable for disabled persons.
If you are interested and would like further information, please click here to contact us or email@talyllyn.co.uk.
21. What feature is included in Talyllyn Driver Experience
A. Tailored activities for disabled visitors.
B. Lectures on the development of the line.
C. A hands-on train driving opportunity.
D. A range of train sizes for participants.
22. What is the minimum cost for 18 guests and a driver to enjoy a Driver Experience trip
A. 780. B. 750. C. 180. D. 150.
23. Which is a requirement for those going for the Experience
A. Volunteering to drive.
B. Learning the history of the train line.
C. Taking a physical check.
D. Making a reservation beforehand.
B
Ghanaian photojournalist Paul Ninson was thrilled —— and surprised.
When he came to New York to study photography five years ago, he found a rich collection of images of life in Africa, past and present, in the city's libraries, galleries and museums. Here he was thousands of miles from Ghana (加纳) surrounded by more visual history of Africa than he had ever seen back home.
That led to an idea: create a library of photobooks in Ghana, which allows people to learn about their own history and gives them the tools to tell new stories of the continent.
This idea has been realized with the creation of the Dikan Center in Accra, Ghana's capital. Dikan means “take the lead” in the Aka n language.
To create the center, Ninson travelled around New York City for books to ship to Ghana. He searched secondhand stores on the Lower East Side, engaged in online bidding wars and reached out to publishers and galleries, some of whom donated hundreds of materials. He maxed out his credit cards and lined his apartment walls with books, using Uber and U-Haul trucks to transport the books to storage units he rented across the city.
He managed to collect more than 30,000 volumes —— mainly about photography filmmaking. but also issues of publications like National Geographic dating back to the carly1940s. Ninson had additional support from his friend and collaborator, Brandon Stanton, who started a GoFundMe that raised over $1.2 million for the founding of Dikan.
In December 2022, the Dikan Center was opened. In a former residence that was renovated(翻新) to house the center, anyone is welcome to sit with the African story as long as they'd like.
Michael Itkoff, a supporter of Ninson and the Dikan Center from the start, says photobooks offer a different visual experience in today's world. “The photobook allows for an intimate — and I would say elegant — experience of visuals,” says Itkoff.
24. What is Ninson's purpose of creating the Dikan Center
A. To bring the African story home.
B. To change people's attitude to America.
C. To pursue his passion for photography.
D. To create a sharing space for book-lovers.
25. What does paragraph 5 mainly focus on
A. Ninson's good taste in books.
B. The assistance Ninson has received.
C. Efforts made in creating Dikan Center.
D. Wide sources of books in Dikan Center.
26. How would Itkoff describe the experience of reading photos
A. An ideal tool for art education. B. An escape from a fast-paced life.
C. A dive into the richness of stories. D. A beautiful encounter with visuals.
27. What is the text mainly about
A. The realization of a big dream.
B. The influence of a social trend.
C. The development of photobooks.
D. The growth of a genius photographer.
C
Some people have said aging is more a slide into forgetfulness than a journey towards wisdom. However, a growing body of research suggests that late-in-life learning is possible. In reality, education does an aging brain good.
Throughout life, people's brains constantly renovate themselves. In the late 1960s, British brain scientist Geoffrey Raisman spied growth in damaged brain regions of rats through an electron microscope; their brains were forming new connections. This meant brains may change every time a person learns something new.
Of course, that doesn't mean the brain isn't affected by the effects of time. Just as height usually declines over the years, so does brain volume: Humans lose about 4 percent every decade starting in their 40s. But that reduction doesn't necessarily make people think slower; as long as we are alive and functioning, we can alter our brains with new information and experiences.
In fact, scientists now suspect accumulating novel experiences, facts, and skills can keep people's minds more flexible. New pathways can strengthen our ever-changing mental structure, even as the brain shrinks.
Conventional fixes like word puzzles and brain-training apps can contribute to mental
durability. Even something as simple as taking a different route to the grocery store or going somewhere new on vacation can keep the brain healthy.
A desire for new life challenges can further boost brainpower. Research about aging adults who take on new enterprises shows improved function and memory as well as a reduced risk of mental disease. Openness—a characteristic defined by curiosity and a desire for knowledge——may also help folks pass brain tests. Some folks are born with this take-in-the-world attitude, but those who aren't as genetically gifted aren't necessarily out of luck. While genes can encourage an interest in doing new things, a 2024 study in the journal Psychology and Aging found completing reasoning tasks like puzzles and number games can enhance that desire for novel experiences, which can, in turn, refresh the brain. That's why brain scientist Richard Kennedy says “It's not that old dogs can't learn new tricks. It's that maybe old dogs don't realize why they should.”
28. What do some people think of aging adults
A. Their wisdom grows as time goes by.
B. Their memory gradually declines.
C. They can benefit from late-in-life learning.
D. They are likely to have mental health issues.
29. What can we conclude from Geoffrey Raisman's finding
A. Brain damage makes it difficult for people to learn.
B. Brain power weakens slower than we imagine.
C. Brains can refresh and improve with learning.
D. Brains can't renovate themselves.
30. What does the author say can contribute to the improvement of brain function
A. Being curious and desiring knowledge.
B. Being eager to pass brain tests at an old age.
C. Rising to life's challenges and avoiding risks.
D. Boosting immunity to serious mental diseases.
31. What is the finding of the 2024 study in the journal Psychology and Aging
A. Wishing to solve puzzles enhances one's reasoning power.
B. Playing number games unexpectedly stimulates one's memory.
C. Desiring new experiences can help to renovate the brain.
D. Old people can't learn new tricks.
D
The average American reportedly gets about 70 smartphone notifications (通知) a day. According to a new study from Common Sense Media, the number is far higher for teenagers, whose phones ding and vibrate (振动) with hundreds or even thousands of daily alerts. This constant flood distracts us from work, life and each other.
“The simple ping of a notification is enough to pull our attention elsewhere,” said
Professor Kosta Kushlev, a behavioral scientist at Georgetown University. “Even if we don't check them. This can affect productivity and stress, but also our own well-being and those around us.”
I doubted those figures until I scrolled through my own home screen. I get push alerts from news sites, local governments, delivery services, sellers offering discounts and flash sales, and more.
“Humans are not good at multitasking,” remarked Kushlev. “It takes extra time and effort to switch our attention. We feel more depleted. We get interrupted so many times a day that these effects can add up to meaningful decreases in our well-being and social connection. "
I am grateful for up-to-the-minute pings on the shakeup in Congress or that the Bears have won. I'm eager for messages from our family. But I wonder why The New York Times feels it is urgent to alert me, as they did this week, about “The 6 Best Men's and Women's Cashmere Sweaters".
This is, of course, a situation mostly of our own making, constructed click by click. We can choose to check notifications just a couple of times a day. But does that risk delay, real or imagined, in seeing something we really need to see Or that would simply delight us
The promise of instant communication has turned into information overload. So many urgent notifications, not many of which are truly urgent; and only a few are even interesting. So many hours spent staring at the light of a small screen, as if it were a crystal ball, searching for news, rumors, opportunity and direction, while often ignoring the world around us.
32. Why does the author mention his own notifications in paragraph 3
A. To challenge the study's findings.
B. To contrast with teenagers' experiences.
C. To prove that phone pings are overwhelming.
D. To highlight the variety of notifications that exist.
33. What does the underlined word “depleted” in paragraph 4 most probably mean
A. Exhausted. B. Satisfied. C. Inspired. D. Amazed.
34. What does the author question about some notifications
A. Their accuracy. B. Their relevance.
C. Their frequency. D. Their equality.
35. Which of the following would be the most suitable title for the text
A. Fewer dings, please!
B. More dings, more information.
C. No more social connections.
D. A guide to avoiding information overload.
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，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。
Discovering Your True Self Is Vital to Happiness!
Have you found focusing on yourself is at the bottom of the to-do list, because you feel everyone else in your life comes first 36 Now is exactly the perfect time to get to know yourself in order to understand yourself.
This isn't just about identifying your favorite outfit, haircut or flavor of ice cream. 37 It's an opportunity for personal growth that can help you make better choices for your well-being and lifelong happiness.
There are many tools to help you develop a deeper sense of yourself, including journaling and other forms of creative expression. You can use a guided journal to explore your thoughts and feelings or just free write whatever comes to mind. It's up to you to do what you want to do. 38
39 Take note of how you respond to people, what makes you happy, and what makes you unhappy. This can help you identify patterns that are holding you back, such as feeling insecure or being easily angered. Once you' ve identified these patterns, you can work to change them.
An often overlooked yet very important factor in self-discovery is having healthy boundaries in your personal life. 40 Clearly communicating your boundaries is also a way to show others that you are in control of your own behavior and can expect the same from them. This is a sign of maturity and respect, two characteristics that are key to having healthy relationships.
A. It's one thing to know your personality type.
B. It's a great way to show that you care about others.
C. Taking time for ourselves has been looked down upon.
D. Another way is to observe your behavior in different situations.
E. It allows you to focus on the needs of yourself without ignoring others.
F. But try not to get caught up in the criticism or judgment of your writing.
G. It's about understanding your inner world and how you fit into the outer world.
第三部分 语言运用(共三节，满分45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，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Recently I had an experience of eating dinner at a “dark restaurant”, where people eat in complete 41 . Diners eat their whole meal in total blackness and have to 42 the waiters' guidance if they need to go to the bathroom. I wanted to understand the experience of
being 43 . Then I found out eating was a really 44 activity in that case.
It was a special meal. Because we couldn't see where anything was, my friend and I knocked down glasses and 45 food. Even though my senses of taste and 46 became more sensitive, I had to cat much more slowly, trying to 47 what I was eating. 48 water was without doubt difficult, and I even kept drinking from my friend's glass.
After failing to 49 any food with a fork for five minutes, I decided to use my 50 . I reached down, expecting rice and vegetables, but instead, I stuck my hand into a bowl of warm, thick soup. “Ahh...!”“It's best to use a 51 for this soup.” the waiter said into my car. It was 52 but much too late. Even using a spoon, most of the soup ended up on my shirt. I felt 53 , even though no one could see me.
Our waiter advised us to lift the plates and bowls close to our faces. Only in this way was l able to eat something. 54 . when I left the restaurant, I still felt 55 . Anyway, through this special dining, I was much more aware of the challenges that blind people face.
41. A. embarrassment B. darkness C. highlight D. appliance
42. A. live up to B. check out C. rely on D. turn down
43. A. blind B. smart C. rich D. quiet
44. A. engaging B. indigenous C. challenging D. traditional
45. A. made B. dropped C. threw D. had
46. A. direction B. satisfaction C. sight D. smell
47. A. guess B. observe C. perceive D. stand
48. A. Pouring B. Diving C. Leaking D. Adopting
49. A. drop out B. subscribe to C. stare at D. pick up
50. A. hands B. bowls C. courage D. intelligence
51. A. fork B. spoon C. knife D. plate
52. A. incorrect B. strange C. helpful D. fun
53. A. cheerful B. awkward C. sorrowful D. occasional
54. A. So B. Besides C. However D. Instead
55. A. angry B. excited C. sick D. hungry
第二节 单句语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面句子，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
56. When a species goes extinct, it (dramatic) changes the landscape of biodiversity.
57. The animation film Ne Zha is considerably (influence) in inspiring a new generation of filmmakers.
58. During the pandemic, many people were cut from the world due to traffic restrictions.
59. Newly-built wooden cottages line the street, (turn) the old town into a dreamland.
60. Energy (conserve) is of vital importance to us because our society is facing energy shortage.
61. With the development of mobile payment, we can hardly see people pay cash.
62. Levels of waste from the factory may be enormous danger to public health and the wildlife.
63. (wait) for a long time, he finally entered the lecture hall to listen to the speech.
64. If you are still skeptical about exercising, we can only ask you to trust us and give a go.
65. The journey to the very deepest point on the earth makes us realize how much of the world still remains (explore).
第三节 语篇填空(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。
Chinese civilization UK scientists have found ways to understand the mysterious language of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), 66 (reveal) its strong chemical foundation in a way 67 may help scientists mine age-old Chinese medicines to develop tomorrow's new drugs.
Traditional Chinese medicine — regarded by many Western experts 68 an old-fashioned system bound to become extinct 50 years ago — has made a dramatic comeback in recent years. However, the mysterious language used 69 (describe)categories of medication in TCM has limited 70 (effect) understanding of one of the most developed and mature systems of alternative medicine in existence.
To overcome that barrier, the researchers analyzed patterns among 8,411 compounds(化合物) from 240 Chinese herbs in relation to the categories 71 (find) in traditional Chinese medicine. Organizing 72 (they) findings in a kind of herbal “map”, the researchers found that many categories in Chinese medicine can be translated into Western terms. TCM's “fire poison” group, for example, is comparable to today's family of anti-inflammatory ( 消 炎 的 ) medicines. In the future, researchers will 73 (well)understand the chemical basis of Chinese herbs that 74 (be) in use for thousands of years, the study indicated.
" This is likely to be of benefit both in the search for new drugs 75 equally significantly, in understanding how Chinese medicine works,” say the researchers.
第四部分 写作(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。
My middle child, Jake, was smart and good-looking, but he always sees the cup of life as half empty. Every day when he came home from school, Jake would list everything bad that happened that day!
On his ninth birthday, we saved enough money to take the family to Disneyland for two days. His dad and I didn't make much then, so it cost a considerable amount, but we felt Jake's birthday was worth it. After doing Disneyland to death (玩够了), we returned to our
hotel room, all exhausted. And I asked the birthday boy, “Did you have fun today, Jake ”
All my faultfinding son could say to me was “Pirates of the Caribbean was closed!” “Jake Marshall, "I was clearly unable to contain my anger, “we stood in line for an hour and a half to see The Haunted Mansion. We rode Space Mountain three times. We spent two days playing in the park, and all you can say is, Pirates of the Caribbean was closed ” Clearly, something had to be done about his negative attitude and I was going to be the one to do it!
I was determined to help him. I read every article and bought every book. With the help of great resources, I found my son had the tendency to see the worst in every situation. My research told me that people with negativity have an emotional need for order and sensitivity. That meant I needed to listen to my son's daily pessimistic reports. My usual reaction was to try to talk Jake out of his negativity, but that wouldn't satisfy his need for sensitivity, so I had to let him finish his complaints and ask what good things happened. Then I needed to wait until he could tell me. This would help Jake realize that good things really were happening to him.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
One day Jake came home from school and complained as usual. From then on, Jake came to understand the power of seeing good points.
哈三中2024—2025学年度下学期高一学年
期中考试英语答案
听力
1-5ABCAC 6-10 CAABA 11-15BCBBC 16-20^CBCB
阅读理解
21-23 CBD 24-27 ACDA 28-31 BCAC 32-35 CABA
36-40 CGFDE
完型填空
41-45 BCACB 46-50 DAADA 51-55 BCBCD
单句语法填空
56. dramatically 57. influential 58. off 59. turning 60. conservation
61. in 62. an 63. Having waited 64. it 65. to be explored/ unexplored语篇填空
66. revealing 67. that/ which 68. as 69. to describe 70. effective
71. found 72. their 73. better 74. have been 75. and
读后续写
Possible Answer 1
One day Jake came home from school and complained as usual. “The teacher gave me a ton of homework today, and I don't even know how I'm going to finish it all!” he groaned. I listened patiently, nodding as I waited for him to finish. Then, I asked, “Well, was there anything good that happened today ” Jake thought for a moment, then muttered, “I guess I got an A on my math quiz.” I smiled softly, proud of his accomplishment. “See There's always something good, Jake,” I said gently. He shrugged, but I could tell he was starting to think differently.
From then on, Jake came to understand the power of seeing good points. The next time he came home, he started by saying, “I finished all my homework early today!” I looked up in surprise. “Really ” I asked, raising my eyebrows. Jake nodded, his smile wider than I'd seen in a long time. “And I helped my friend with his math problems too,” he added proudly. “That's wonderful, Jake, “I said, feeling a warm sense of accomplishment for both of us. It wasn't easy, but I knew he was finally learning to see the good in life.
Possible Answer 2
One day Jake came home from school and complained as usual. He listed the terrible things at school. I listened carefully, looking at him and nodding now and then. After his complaint, I asked what good things happened to him. “Nothing.” His response was what I could expect. “Something good must have happened. Think it over, my boy.” I encouraged with a gentle smile. After about fifteen minutes' effort, he admitted being praised by his head teacher
for helping cleaning the front desk. Through this practice, he realized something good really happened to him.
From then on, Jake came to understand the power of seeing good points. He would not just consider everything awful, but was willing to discover something awesome. And to my great joy, he kept patient and peaceful during his sharing. He even danced in excitement at wonderful things. I witnessed his attitude changing from negativity to positivity. The path to getting there seemed to be a struggle, but he was making headway. My hard work was paying off and I believed Jake would get used to seeing the cup of life as half full.
听力原文
Text 1
M: Look, if we change planes in Beijing, we will only have a short wait for our next flight.
W: OK great. I was worried we might have to spend the night at the airport.
Text 2
W: Finally, it's over. Now it's five thirty PM. The meeting lasted for so long, didn't it
M: Yes, it lasted for three and a half hours. My wife must be waiting for me as I told her it would be finished by 4:30 PM.
Text 3
W:I'd like to speak to John.
M: He isn't in right now. He always works out on Wednesday afternoons. Try calling back later this evening.
Text 4
M: That was quite an emotional speech Professor Smith gave at his retirement party.
W: Yeah. There wasn't a dry eye in the house. I was even chocked up.
Text 5
Why are you dressed so lightly The morning news said it's very cold today.
W: It looks light, but it's made of wool and it's fairly warm.
Text 6
W:A cappuccino for me and a black coffee for you, right
M: Yes, that's right.
W: Okay, we shall receive the delivery in thirty minutes. So, James, is this your first job
M: Yeah, I graduated from university last month.
W: Wow, I'm very impressed. Are you enjoying working here so far
M: Yes, definitely. This is a really nice office.
W: Yes, everyone is pretty friendly.
M: I'm going to visit the company's factory next week.
W: Oh, great. Everybody does that when they first start here. It's very interesting, actually.
Text 7
W: Are you ready, Dylan
M: Yeah, but why are you dressed like that I thought we were playing Golf with Jack and Karen.
W:I told them we'd go rock climbing instead.
M: What But rock climbing is kind of dangerous. I was really looking forward to a round of Golf.
W: You play Golf all the time. Why not try something different like climbing a mountain or swimming Maybe Jack and Karen will want to join us tomorrow.
M: Wait tomorrow, what's happening tomorrow
W: We' re going surfing.
M: Surfing On such a hot day That doesn't sound like a great idea.
W: Come on, don't you want to feel the wind through your hair
M:I'd love to, but I already promised my friends that I'd play video games with them.
Text 8
W: Good morning Mr. Evans. Did you have a nice week
M: Pretty good, thanks. So what's on the agenda for today
W: You've got a 10 AM meeting about the Peterson account and you' re having lunch with Valerie Dumond. She wanted to talk to you before she leaves for Paris this evening.
M: Right. What time is the reservation
W: 12:30 the car will pick you up downstairs at noon and take you over to her office. It shouldn't take more than ten minutes to get there. And another five from her office to Charmagne's. You'll have plenty of time.
M: All right, what about the afternoon
W: Well, so far it looks like you just have the regular 3 PM managers meeting and some emails to respond to.
M: That's a relief. Maybe I'll even make it out of here on time today.
W: Well, that would be a first, Mr. Evans, but I'll keep my fingers crossed.
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M: Marisol, thanks to the colorful photos and videos of your fantastic food forest you posted on social media, thousands of people have started to explore the joy of growing plants. How and why did you start
W: It started as a personal diary for recording what I had done. Friends encouraged me to post more often and then more people found me and it went viral.
M:I see you have a variety of plants. What would you recommend for a beginner
W: Herbs would be a good choice. They' re very useful, grow fast and are hard to kill. They also attract good insects and can help improve the soil.
M: Good. What new plants are you thinking about for next season
W: I'll add some strawberries and nuts. These plants will in a few years produce a tasty, nutritious crop. And after a couple of years of failure, I will try growing cabbage again.
M: What would you say to someone thinking of creating their own food forest
W: Observe the area, which means understanding your soil and conditions. Start small and go slow. Use space both underground for roots and above for leaves. Understand each plant's needs and functions.
M: Inspiring. We look forward to learning more about your growing journey.
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Good morning, everyone. Welcome to Cambridge International Education. Many people want their children to study in a different country. Here are some ways to study and travel.
First, study tours. Study tours take groups of people to different places. Tours often have a lot of different activities. Students visit interesting places and learn about subjects such as art and history.
Summer programs are also a good way for students to study at a great university. Many schools have summer programs such as Oxford University and Harvard University.
Next, exchange programs. Exchange programs let students live and study in a different country. While on exchange, students usually study at a local school, they often live with host families. This helps students learn about daily life in the country.
There are many other ways for students to travel and learn. Programs like Outward Bound let students enjoy nature while learning to be leaders. Groups like Toronto Brigantine let students live and work on a ship. All of the above programs are available through our agency. We can help you realize your dreams.

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