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广安市2025年高2023级第零次诊断性模拟考试
英语试题
本试卷共10页，满分150分，考试时间120分钟(含听力考试20分钟)。
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Part I Listening Comprehension (with two sections, total score of 30 points)
When answering the questions, please first mark your answers on the test paper. After the recording ends, you will have two minutes to transfer your answers from the test paper to the answer sheet.
Section I (5 questions in total; 1.5 points per question, total score of 7.5 points)
Listen to the following 5 dialogues. Each dialogue is followed by one question. Choose the best answer from the three options A, B, and C provided in the question. After listening to each dialogue, you will have 10 seconds to answer the relevant question and read the next question. Each dialogue will be read only once.
For example: How much is this shirt
9.5 B. 4.15 C.9.15
The answer is C.
1. What will the man do next
A. Unpack his suitcase. B. Board a flight. C. Fill out a form.
2. What does Sarah plan to do after graduation
A. Do volunteer work. B. Pursue a higher degree. C. Run the family business.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. Buying a car. B. Moving house. C. Fixing the window.
4. What does the woman think of the ski area
A. It’s a bit crowded. B. It has poor snow. C. It’s too far away.
5. Where are the speakers heading
A. The Art Centre. B. The Grand Theatre. C. The Stone Bridge.
——————————————Section I is over.—————————————
Section II (15 questions in total; 1.5 points per question, total score of 22.5 points)
Listen to the following 5 dialogues or monologues. Each dialogue or monologue is followed by several questions. Choose the best answer from the three options A, B, and C provided in the question. Before listening to each dialogue or monologue, you will have time to read all the questions, with 5 seconds allocated per question. After listening, there will be 5 seconds for you to answer each question. Each dialogue or monologue will be read twice.
Listen to the 6th dialogue and answer questions 6 and 7.
6. What did the woman do
A. She went over the speed limit.
B. She parked in a school zone.
C. She drove through a red light.
7. What time does school finish on Wednesdays
A. At 2:00 pm. B. At 2:30 pm. C. At 3:30 pm.
Listen to the 7th dialogue and answer Questions 8 to 10.
8. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Fellow workers. B. Former schoolmates. C. Family relatives.
9. Who will Grace have dinner with
A. Fiona. B. Jennifer. C. David.
10. What is Kevin going to do next
A. Buy a drink. B. Play basketball. C. Greet a friend.
Listen to the 8th dialogue and answer Questions 11 to 13.
11. What does the woman say about news programs
A. They are replaced by documentaries.
B. They have been reduced in number.
C. They focus on the life of celebrities.
12. What is the man’s attitude toward reality shows
A. Favorable. B. Critical. C. Uncertain.
13. What does the woman expect TV programs to be
A. Educational. B. Diverse. C. Entertaining.
Listen to the 9th dialogue and answer Questions 14 to 17.
14. Who is Cathy
A. A school teacher. B. A radio host. C. A government official.
15. What can the visiting adults do in the school
A. Give speeches. B. Observe classes. C. Organize activities.
16. How can the students benefit from the school program
A. Earn extra credits. B. Find job opportunities. C. Learn about adults' life.
17. What is the goal of the school program
A. To improve student-teacher relationship.
B. To promote the idea of work-life balance.
C. To enhance school-community interaction.
Listen to the 10th monologue to answer Questions 18 to 20.
18. Where is the speaker's city located
A. By the lake. B. On the coast. C. In the valley.
19. What do the numbers on the signs stand for
A. The duration of flooding.
B. The rise in air temperature.
C. The height above sea level.
20. What does the success of the project indicate
A. Art can make a difference.
B. The homeowners are creative.
C. Climate change is controllable.
Section II is over.
You now have two minutes to transfer your answers to the objective question answer sheet.
Part II Reading Comprehension (with two sections, total score of 50 points)
Section I (15 questions in total; 2.5 points per question, total score of 37.5 points)
Read the following passages. Choose the best answer from the four options A, B, C, and D provided for each question.
Passage A
Wilderness Camping Guide
Elevation (海拔)
Rocky Mountain National Park is a high - elevation park. Most paths begin above 2,400 meters and climb abruptly (突然地)higher. If your body doesn’t adjust to the elevation, you may get serious mountain sickness. We recommend you spend at least one night at 2,100 - 2,400 meters before setting out.
Getting a Wilderness Permit
You must have a Wilderness Permit to camp overnight in the wilderness of Rocky Mountain National Park.
Fee
There is a $36 Wilderness Administrative Fee for each trip reservation from May 1 through October 31. This fee does not include the Park entrance fee. During the winter season (November 1 through April 30) there is a $10 Wilderness Administrative Fee for each trip reservation.
Camping Dates Reservation Requests May Be Made
May 1 through October 31 March 1 at 8 a.m. through October 31:
- Online only via www.recreation.gov
- Reservation Requests must be made at least 3 days before your first camping date.
- Email, mail or phone Reservation Requests are not accepted.
November 1 through April 30 - Reservation Requests are not accepted for these camping dates.
- In - person permits are available at the Beaver Meadows Center Wilderness Office.
21. What do campers need to do for winter overnight camping
A. Hire a professional camping guide.
B. Pay a $10 Wilderness Administrative Fee.
C. Apply for a Permit 2 months ahead of time.
D. Spend one night above 2,400 meters in advance.
22. How long can campers stay in the wilderness in August for each trip
A. At most 21 nights. B. At most 14 nights.
C. At most 7 nights. D. At most 3 nights.
23. Which of the following dates can Reservation Requests be made online
A. February 1. B. April 1. C. November 29. D. December 30.
Passage B
Elizabeth Galicia, her 2 - year - old daughter Ivy’ona and a class of preschoolers hung out in the shade near the preschool’s temporary outdoor reading area on a recent Thursday.
“Remember how I told you about families ” Elizabeth asked Ivy’ona.
“Yes,” the preschooler replied.
“Yes, and how someone like you, and someone like me, matter ” Elizabeth said.
“Matter,” Ivy’ona repeated.
Pages from the book Every Child Matters are taped to yard signs lining a path near Daybreak Star Preschool in Seattle’s Magnolia neighborhood. It’s part of Seattle Public Library’s StoryWalks, which highlight Native American history and culture.
Elizabeth works at Daybreak Star Preschool. She said there’s a change in kids when they have story time outside. “You can see that they’re so excited they want to run out,” she said. “And then they get so surprised. ‘What is this Can you tell me more ’ They ask many questions.”
This is the fourth year Seattle Public Library has partnered with Daybreak Star Preschool to pick four books. Each book will spend a week at one of four locations in Magnolia. This year the library is handing out passports for families to check off when they visit each location and read each book. “As you’re going through the StoryWalk, look at your passport,” said Lori Walsh, director at Daybreak Star. “There are suggested questions that you can talk with your family members about to kind of enrich the story experience.”
She said the books picked for the StoryWalks feature characters that reflect the preschool’s students and their families. “We want the people to look like the people they see in their families, so they make that connection,” Walsh said. And that idea rang true for 2 - year - old Ivy’ona. When asked what her favorite part of the StoryWalk at Daybreak Star was, she pointed to the book cover of Every Child Matters. It’s an illustration of a mother and her child.
“That’s my mom. That’s me,” she said.
24. Who are Ho’s students
A. Sick children. B. Young nurses.
C. Medical students. D. Patients’ parents.
25. What is a characteristic of Ho’s job
A. Prioritizing academics. B. Encouraging innovation.
C. Treating various diseases. D. Playing multiple roles.
26. What does the underlined word “it” refer to in paragraph 4
A. Offering regular lessons. B. Paying extra attention.
C. Assigning no schoolwork. D. Showing no sympathy.
27. How does the hospital school benefit the students according to Good
A. It eases peer pressure. B. It helps them live in hope.
C. It frees them from aches. D. It entertains them with stories.
Passage C
Conductor Sir Antonio Pappano is celebrated for being a warm - hearted “people person”. But there’s one thing that makes his blood run cold: when he hears opera being accused of being an art form that’s only for a wealthy elite (精英). “I get very annoyed by people who say we’re elitist,” he says passionately in a new documentary. This is “a misconception that totally distorts (歪曲) the image of opera”, he adds.
Pappano, who became music director at the Royal Opera House (ROH), Covent Garden in 2002, is the subject of A Time of Change, part of the BBC documentary series Take Me to the Opera. The main focus of the film is Pappano’s mission to open up opera to everyone.
Pappano is invested in bringing new blood to opera, via programmes like the ROH’s schools matinees (日场), which offer young people low - cost tickets to opera productions. Also, its Youth Opera talent development programme gives children aged seven to 13 the chance to try its music and drama training.
Over at the English National Opera (ENO), the company has “opera for all” in its mission statement. It does not assume knowledge of opera; its website has key figures of the organisation explaining what opera is and how it’s made; and the site illustrates how it skillfully reimagines crowd - pleasers, like La Traviata to be performed in new ways, alongside daring new works, such as 7 Deaths of Maria Callas.
Opera must change, Arts Council England (ACE) CEO Darren Henley wrote in an article: “A new generation is welcoming opera and music presented in new ways: opera in car parks... in pubs, opera on your tablet”. In truth, most opera companies are not resistant to change; they have presences on the popular digital platforms to reach a wider audience. And there’s also opera at the cinema.
Which of the following does Pappano disagree with
A. Opera is an elite art form. B. Opera has a calming effect.
C. Most elitists enjoy watching opera. D. Most conductors are warm - hearted.
Why does the ROH launch some programmes
A. To compete with the ENO. B. To increase its ticket sales.
C. To expose more people to opera. D. To promote a BBC documentary.
What is special about the ENO’s La Traviata
A. It shares knowledge of opera with audiences.
B. It has been recreated in new ways.
C. It is filled with crowd - pleasing content.
D. It is a pioneering new work.
What is Henley’s attitude towards opera’s future
A. Hopeful. B. Doubtful. C. Reserved. D. Unconcerned.
Passage D
In a time when most of us feel particularly enthusiastic about the thought of a vacation, the sense of responsibility we have as travelers also seems to weigh heavier than ever — terms like “carbon footprint” and “voluntourism” have become embedded in our travel vocabulary.
But while our attitudes towards things like single - use plastics may be clear - cut, confusion around the concept of voluntourism remains. There are countless companies that promise to make it easy for travelers to pair volunteer time with a trip they’re already taking, giving us the ever - so - convenient offering of voluntourism. But the difference between “volunteering” and “voluntouring” is stark — primarily because volunteering for a short period of time is rarely enough time to do anything beyond boosting the traveler’s own sense of achievement.
Zina Bencheikh, managing director of Intrepid Travel, the industry’s first B - Corp - certified tour operator, believes that problems often arise when volunteering and tourism are combined. For that reason, the company’s partners are indirectly supported through its nonprofit offshoot, The Intrepid Foundation, which is funded by a part of every customer booking. One such partner is Education For All, a charity based in a rural area of Morocco where more than 80 percent of girls are uneducated; they get volunteers to assist them by teaching art and foreign languages.
“Education For All gets people to come for long periods so they can become immersed (沉浸的) in the culture, understand all the customs, and start to have a positive impact — but it takes six months to a year for that to happen,” says Bencheikh. “If those volunteers then happen to discover the country and travel, it wouldn’t be considered voluntourism.”
So, how can tourists give back in a really responsible way Change starts at home — whether it’s understanding the history of the place you’re visiting, or researching native businesses that are making impactful changes on the ground.
And as for truly impactful volunteer work It’s no vacation.
What does the underlined word “stark” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Slight. B. Expected. C. Obvious. D. Complex.
Why does Intrepid Travel give support to its partners
A. To promote its user-friendly services. B. To encourage long-term commitment.
C. To improve girls’ education in Morocco. D. To ensure sustainable tourism practices.
What does the author intend to do in paragraph 5
A. Offer a suggestion. B. Make a summary.
C. Express a wish. D. Leave a question.
What can be the best title for the text
A. Why Is Voluntouring A Rather Bad Option
B. What Benefits Can Voluntourism Bring Us
C. Why Is It Impossible To Balance Travel And Volunteering
D. What Does It Actually Mean To Give Back On Vacation
Section II (5 questions in total; 2.5 points per question, total score of 12.5 points)
Based on the passage, select the best answer from the options provided. Two options are extraneous .
Passage:
I always admired my grandmother Jenny’s gardening skills. But it wasn’t until a sunny afternoon in her backyard that I became interested in gardening myself. We were there to grow tomatoes. She handed me a tiny seedling (幼苗) and shared stories of her own grandmother doing the same. It’s a family tradition!
Over time, the tiny seedling had grown into a large tomato plant with many juicy red tomatoes. 36 We spent hours in her kitchen making delicious homemade sauce out of them. Just the smell alone brought back so many memories.
My time in the garden with my grandma showed me that gardening is more than just a hobby. 37 The garden became something we both loved, bringing us closer together and creating a strong bond.
If the garden is your favorite place, consider inviting other family members to join you in the dirt. It’s a great way of bonding with people. 38 It has its tough moments, but the good thing is that every setback teaches us to be strong.
Gardening is my personal therapist (治疗师). 39 Gardening has taught me patience, resilience, and the beauty of life’s cycles. It’s given me a sense of purpose and the joy of caring for something from seed to flower. In the garden, I’ve found comfort during difficult times and celebration during moments of success.
40 It offers a break from city life. It is a chance to grow as a gardener and person. And it brings the joy of watching life grow well under your care
As you can see, there are seven options provided.
Please select the five most appropriate ones to fill in the blanks in the text,
with two extraneous options.
Options:
A. I find joy and peace in it. B. It’s a way to connect with our roots. C. The benefits of gardening are varied. D. Gardening is like painting with nature. E. I saw the moments as opportunities to learn. F. However, gardening isn’t all sunshine and flowering roses. G. Harvesting those tomatoes with my grandma was a joy I won’t forget.
Part III Language Usage (2 sections; total score of 30 points)
Section I: Cloze Test (15 questions; 1 point each; total 15 points)
Read the following passage and select the best answer from the four options (A, B, C, D) provided after the passage to fill in each blank.
Passage:
As a child in Lagos, Nigeria, I often heard, “You look just like your dad.” 41 , I stared into mirrors, attempting to see if it was true. Over time, I accepted these 42 and tried to be a perfect copy of him. It became a source of 43 when people said, “You’re independent, just like your dad.” Admiring this trait (品质) in him, I inherited (继承) his 44 spirit and lived that way for a long time.
In April 2024, I moved to Canada to work. My first 45 at the Edmonton airport was, “Everything seems so different.” I realized I would have to 46 many aspects of life in this new cultural 47 .
Before coming to Canada, I rented an apartment in Edmonton to avoid 48 my friends.However, 49 my flight schedule, I couldn’t pick up the keys until the day after I landed. My friend, who had moved here earlier, 50 offered me his apartment upon my arrival. His 51 made me feel valued in a vast world. On my first morning, another friend 52 her schedule to drive me to get my social insurance number. I bought only essentials on a tight budget, and my friends 53 me with gifts, including pots and a freezer.
That day, I learned it’s okay to ask for and 54 help, and I also 55 the African saying: A person is a person because of other people.
Options:
41. A. Worried B. Confused C. Annoyed D. Embarrassed
A. comments B. examples C. answers D. standards
A. relief B. fun C. hope D. pride
A. self-sufficient B. competitive C. self-protective D. adventurous
A. lesson B. doubt C. thought D. reason
A. discuss B. rewrite C. explain D. relearn
A. landscape B. phenomenon C. event D. need
A. upsetting B. troubling C. reminding D. meeting
A. instead of B. as for C. except for D. due to
A. secretly B. eventually C. immediately D. constantly
A. honesty B. generosity C. bravery D. creativity
A. cleared B. detailed C. compared D. recalled
A. comforted B. thanked C. surprised D. convinced
A. share B. want C. offer D. receive
A. analyzed B. understood C. applied D. discovered
Section II: Grammar Fill-in (10 questions; 1.5 points each; total 15 points)
Read the following passage and fill in each blank with one appropriate word or the correct form of the word in brackets .
Passage:
The first - ever samples collected from the moon’s far side, a 56 (remark) achievement made by China’s Chang’e 6 robotic mission, were displayed at the 75th International Astronautical Congress (大会), 57 concluded on Friday at the MiCo Convention Center in Milan, Italy. This was the first time that the scientifically valuable lunar substances have been 58 display outside China since their return to Earth in June. The samples attracted many participants, including heads of national space agencies and industry representatives.
The congress, 59 (hold) annually since 1950, is 60 largest global event in the space sector. Officials from the China National Space Administration mentioned during the congress that China is open to international 61 (cooperate) in space science and exploration, sharing latest developments in the studies of the far - side samples.
The Chang’e 6 mission, 62 (represent) the world’s first attempt 63 (bring) samples from the far side of the moon, was launched from the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan Province on May 3. It touched 64 at the South Pole - Aitken Basin on June 2, and its mission 65 (successful) concluded on June 25, with a total of 1,935.3 grams of samples brought back.
Part IV Writing (2 sections; total score of 40 points)
Section I: Applied Writing (15 points)
Assume you are Li Hua. Your foreign teacher Chris is to hold a speech activity titled "Is It OK to Use Abbreviations " in the club class next week. Please write a speech draft for this event and submit it to him by the end of this weekend. The content should include: Your opinion; Your reasons. Note: The word count should be around 80 words. Write your answers in the corresponding positions as follows. 假定你是李华，下周你班英语课堂将举办主题为“Is it OK to use abbreviations (缩写词) ”的演讲活动。请你就此写一篇发言稿，内容包括： 1. 你的观点； 2. 陈述理由。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Good afternoon, everyone! ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Thank you for listening!
Section II Continuation Writing (25 points)
Read the following passage and continue the story according to the given plot, ensuring a coherent and complete narrative.
Now, please read the passage:
A few years ago, I had just graduated from high school. It was my first summer working with the Special Olympics. I was assigned as a trainer for a young man named Joey. He had Down’s syndrome (唐氏综合征) and was a joy to be with. He always wore a smile, looking at the world through his thick glasses, which he polished habitually.
Joey’s race was the long one - quarter - mile run, the full lap around the track. We hit the track every Saturday and his time slowly improved until he was finishing in just less than three minutes.
The day of the race, I drove him to a local high school where the Special Olympics were being held. Joey was so wound up he could hardly sit in his seat, his hands tapping constantly on his knees, stopping only to polish and repolish his glasses. We arrived and signed in. On our way to the sidelines, I realized that something was wrong. I asked Joey where his glasses were. He stared back at me innocently and said, “I don’t know...”
I got him started on his stretching and went back to search the car. I found no glasses. I walked back through the parking lot searching the ground, but there was no sign of them. When I returned to the field, Joey was still stretching. Knowing that he was nearly blind without his glasses, my heart was breaking.
“I don’t know if you’re going to be able to race,” I said. “Without your glasses, you could get hurt.”
“But I’m going to win a medal,” he said, voice shaking.
I struggled with my own disappointment and Joey’s pain. Then I had an idea. I stood Joey in his lane (跑道) and asked if he could see the white lines on his right and left. He looked at his feet and said yes. Still unsure if he could do it, but out of options, I led him back to the starting area.
The other coaches and I got our runners into their lanes and headed toward the finish line to cheer them on.
Note: 1. The word count should be around 150 words . 2. Please answer in the specified format below: 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
The starting gun fired and the runners were off ! _________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ I worried and started forward, but Joey rose to his feet. ___________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________
参考答案
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
C A B A B A A B C C
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
B A A B B C C B C A
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
B C D C C D C A C B
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
A C B A D G B F A C
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
B A D A C D A D D C
51 52 53 54 55
B A C D B
56 57 58 59 60
remarkable which on held the
61 62 63 64 65
cooperation representing to bring down successfully
【参考范文】
Good afternoon, everyone!
As abbreviations like "LOL" and "BRB" flood our daily chats, I believe using them is acceptable if we choose the right context.
On one hand, abbreviations are undeniably convenient. In fast - paced digital communication, they save time and energy. For example, "BTW" (by the way) helps skip long explanations, and "OMG" (oh my god) adds vividness to emotions. Such short forms perfectly match the rhythm of modern life, especially among young people sharing ideas quickly.
On the other hand, overusing abbreviations causes problems. First, they may lead to misunderstandings. A "DIY" (do it yourself) in a craft group could mean nothing to someone unfamiliar with the term. Second, in formal situations—like school essays or job applications—abbreviations seem unprofessional and even rude. No one wants to read a business email full of "u" (you) or "ur" (your).
In short, abbreviations are tools. We should embrace their convenience in casual chats but keep our language formal and clear when seriousness matters.
Thank you for listening!
Section II Continuation Writing (25 points)
Read the following passage and continue the story according to the given plot, ensuring a coherent and complete narrative.
【参考范文】
The starting gun fired and the runners were off! Joey’s eyes widened, desperately scanning the ground for the white lines. At first, he clung to the faint stripes beneath his feet, but as the world blurred, his pace wobbled. He tripped, face planting into the track, yet sprang up instantly, hands patting the asphalt like a blind man seeking a guide. His legs trembled, knees streaked with dirt, but his voice roared, “I can do it!” as he lurched forward, following the rhythm of his own breath. Runners vanished ahead, but Joey’s stubborn shadow inched on, a lonely flame against the track.
I worried and started forward, but Joey rose to his feet. With a final push, he threw his head back, arms outstretched as if embracing the air. The crowd gasped—then erupted. When his toe crossed the finish line, seconds after the last runner, the silence shattered into thunderous applause. Tears burned my cheeks as I reached him. “You’re a champion,” I whispered. Joey grinned, polishing empty air where his glasses should be. “I saw… the finish,” he said, though his eyes saw nothing but courage. That day, Joey didn’t win a medal—but he taught everyone that victory isn’t about speed, but the strength to rise, again and again.
英语试题听力部分录音稿
Text 1
M: Excuse me, I just arrived on the flight from Melbourne, and my suitcase is missing.
W: We’re very sorry, sir. Could you put down your information in this form We’ll do everything we can to find your suitcase.
M: OK.
Text 2
M: Have you talked over your future plan with your parents, Sarah
W: Well, my parents would like me to do my master’s after graduation, but I’m thinking of volunteering as a social worker for a year.
M: Good for you.
Text 3
W: We really need to move, Steve. So many cars go by every day, and no sun comes through the windows.
M: Yeah, this house is kind of old. What do you have in mind
W: Maybe we should have a look in the suburbs.
Text 4
M: Do you often ski here
W: No, this is my first time.
M: So how do you like it so far
W: The snow is brilliant. It would be better if there were fewer people.
Text 5
W: Now we’ve crossed the Stone Bridge. Turn right again. Look, here is the art center. The Grand Theater is two blocks away.
M: Nearly there. We won’t be late then.
Text 6
M: Miss, I’ll need to see your driver’s license.
W: Was I doing something wrong
M: You’re driving in a school zone around the time school lets out. The speed limit is 15 miles an hour, and you were going 35.
W: But it’s only 2:10 p.m. The students aren’t dismissed until 3:30.
M: Today is Wednesday. Students are dismissed an hour and a half early on Wednesdays.
W: Oh no, you’re right. I just forgot that.
Text 7
M: Hi, Grace. Haven’t seen you for some time!
W: Oh, Kevin. Nice to see you! Are you also here for dinner
M: Yes. My cousin Fiona is in town. And this is her favorite steakhouse. You met her last year, right
W: Yes, at Jennifer’s wedding.
M: Right. Look, are you here alone Would you like to join us
W: That’s very nice of you. But I’m meeting David and some other friends for dinner. You remember David from Class Two
M: Of course. He was the captain of our school’s basketball team. I haven’t seen him since graduation.
W: He worked abroad for three years and has just come back.
M: Well, I’ll go and say a quick hello. We definitely should get together sometime and have a drink.
Text 8
W: There’s nothing decent to watch these days on TV.
M: Nothing decent There’s tons of stuff.
W: They’ve cut down on the number of news programs and the number of documentaries. All have been replaced by these stupid reality shows and game shows, you know.
M: Well, they often make me laugh. People want to watch that kind of thing. It’s good, you know, as long as there’s a balance—there’s a bit of this, a bit of that.
W: Should we be giving people what they want to watch Or should we be, you know, trying to educate them
M: Well, TV’s there for entertainment. If you want an education, you go to university or college or something, don’t you
W: No, I really don’t think so.
Text 9
W: Welcome to Education Update. This is Cathy. We have Robert Hall from Mountainside High School with us today. Hello, Mr. Hall. Could you tell us about the service program in your school
M: Okay. It goes like this. On certain days each month, adults from the neighborhood sit in class with the students and see what’s going on in the school.
W: That’s interesting. What else can they do
M: They can also take adult courses in the evenings for both fun and serious learning.
W: What about the students What can they do in the program
M: Well, they can change places with adults and go working on a farm, or in a factory, or taking care of the housework.
W: Good. This helps them better understand the lives of their parents and know more about their neighborhood.
M: Yes, students have a chance to work in hospitals, nursing homes, libraries, and even in government offices.
W: So the school is not only part of the students’ lives, but also part of the neighborhood.
M: That’s exactly what our service program is for.
W: Great! Thank you, Mr. Hall.
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M: Good evening. Tonight, I’ll continue to share how we can use art to spread the word about the changing climate. In our day-to-day lives, climate change can be hard to see. But some places will feel the changes sooner than others.
The city I live in is very flat and close to the waterline. And rising sea levels are already creating floods. So, I decided to do something to make it impossible to ignore. I started an art project called Underwater Homeowners Association and painted numbers onto thousands of large signs. Each number showed how high someone’s house was above sea level. A one would mean that if the sea level rose one foot, the building would flood. I gave the signs to homeowners who put them in their yards. Kids painted more signs and put them near their schools and along busy roads. The project has already had a real-world effect. The people who put the signs in their yards created a real homeowners association to address climate change in their communities.

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