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江苏省镇江市2025~2026 学年第一学期高三期初监测英语试卷
2025.09
注意: 本试卷分第一卷(选择题)和第二卷(非选择题)两部分。两部分答案都做在答题卡上。 总分为150分。考试时间120分钟。
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-遍。
1. What does the man want Octavia to do
A. Wash the dishes. B. Clean the living room. C. Organize the books
2. Where are the speakers
A. At school. B. In a store. C. At home.
3. How does the man sound
A. Satisfied. B. Annoyed. C. Disappointed.
4. Who lost a green water bottle
A. Judy. B. Dylan. C. Linda.
5. What will Lisa do first this evening
A. Complete an assignment. B. Watch a movie. C. Go running.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 did the man stay the longest
A. In Abuja. B. In Zaria. C. In Lagos.
7. What is the man's plan for next month
A. Decorating his apartment. B. Travelling with his family. C. Looking for a part-time job.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why does the woman talk to the man
A. To ask for leave. B. To sign up for a contest. C. To confirm his schedule.
9. What does the man ask the woman to do
A. Contact her classmate.
B. Hand in her notes next class.
C. Write down some relevant information.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.What does the man remind the woman to do at first
A. Focus on driving. B. Speed up a bit. C. Avoid a dog on the road.
11. When were the speakers scheduled to meet Mark
A. At 8:45 a.m. B. At 8:55 a.m. C. At 9:10 a.m.
12, What does the woman suggest the man do next
A. Contact Mark. B. Drive the car. C. Find a short route.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What was the woman doing when the man noticed her
A. Taking a picture. B. Buying some costumes. C. Talking to her daughter.
14. How many pieces of qipao did the woman make for herself
A. 10. B.20. C. 30.
15. Why did the woman move to Suzhou
A. She got a job at a local newspaper.
B. She is really into the local culture
C. She wanted to live near her friends
16. What is the woman skilled in doing
A. Arranging flowers. B. Playing guqin. C. Preparing tea.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17至 20题。
17. What strategy has Lord Howe Island employed
A. Controlling the number of visitors.
B. Carrying out a fish protection program
C. Preventing tourists from spending nights on the island.
18. What percentage of Lord Howe Island is in a Permanent Park Preserve
A. About 15%. B. About 70%. C. About 85%.
19. What does Ian Hutton say about some of the local families on Lord Howe Island
A. They complain a lot about tourists.
B. They have changed their lifestyle greatly.
C. They have lived there for several generations
20. What does the speaker mainly talk about
A. What species live on Lord Howe Island.
B. Why local families remain on Lord Howe Island
C. How Lord Howe Island protects its environment.
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。
Learning Network Mastery Day: E-learning Development
Our Mastery Day focuses on developing your e-learning development skills. You’ll learn some key concepts and features of some authoring tools-specialized software designed to create interactive and engaging digital learning content. Join us for this day of practical workshops in Edinburgh on 25 September 2025.
See the full agenda below
9:45 am-Workshop 1: Rise
Speaker: Martin Sinclair
Rise is loved for its speed and simplicity, but too often the results are samey (千篇一律). In this session, we’ll explore how to break free from the blocky look and create courses that feel like they belong to your client's brand and digital identity. Together we’ll start with a brand brief, taking inspiration from a client’s website and style guide to set up a project.
By the end, you'll have fresh and novel ideas and practical techniques to help you transform any Rise project into something polished and purposeful.
11:45 am-Workshop 2: Evolve
Speakers: Hazel Pike, Hugh Kelly
In this hands-on workshop the Mapal LXD team will invite you to build your own e-learning module (模块) using one of their pre-prepared storyboards and a set of images and videos.
By the end you will have a working module to share, a toolkit (工具包) of design techniques to take away and plenty of ideas for how to make Evolve projects more creative and fun.
2:15 pm-Workshop 3:Storyline
Speaker: Chris Hodgson
In this session, Chris Hodgson will help you unlock more creative potential in Articulate Storyline.
He will guide you through the process of building a multiple choice quiz styled as an interactive board game experience, complete with dynamic question delivery. Along the way, you’ll have the chance to explore a range of advanced Storyline techniques that go far beyond the basics.
21. What is the goal of Workshop 1
A. To introduce basic functions of Rise. B. To compare Rise with other tools.
C. To help learners improve their Rise projects. D. To advertise clients’ websites.
22. Who will help learners build a quiz in the workshop
A. Martin Sinclair. B. Hazel Pike. C. Hugh Kelly. D. Chris Hodgson.
23. What do the three workshops have in common
A. Promoting innovation in learning. B. Focusing on brand designing.
C. Following learners’ suggestions. D. Using the authoring tool Evolve.
B
Logan Becker loves his song — it was written just for him. Logan has a rare connective tissue disorder, and in 2020, when he was 9, he received his personalized, upbeat anthem (颂歌) from the Songs of Love foundation. For nearly 30 years, the nonprofit has worked with professional musicians to produce more than 46,000 tailor-made songs for children with serious illnesses. “It makes me feel like I’m not the only one that’s going through this.” Logan says in a video.
“A song is a communal (共有的), cultural product that says you're not alone.” says a professor at New York University.
The problem, according to the Songs of Love Foundation founder and president John Beltzer, is how to engage a population growing up listening to music from the past, like big band and swing. “There was no way that we could have found enough songwriters out there to be able to create those tracks in an authentic (真实的) way.”
So he reached out to the AI music platform Suno for help, and the company responded by giving Songs of Love contributors free access to its music-making tools. “We will have some songwriters who will take a rough recording of themselves and use our tool to transform that into a well-produced track.” said Suno CEO.
Thomas Jones, one of around 200 musicians working with the foundation, has been using Suno’ stools a lot lately. He said he feels the same sense of satisfaction when composing a song with AI. “To me, it’s just another way of expressing yourself. It’s a box of crayons.”
But for others it’s different. “There is a relationship between the songwriter and the patient. They’re trying to connect.” said Sangeeta Swamy, a music therapist. “AI-generated songs feel different to me. They’re missing that connective, human element.”
24. What iī the purpose of the Songs of Love Foundation
A. To attract professional musicians. B. To give comfort to sick children.
C. To produce songs for financial profit. D. To raise money for seriously ill children.
25. How does the AI music platform Suno help songwriters
A. By engaging more people in song writing.
B. By polishing their recordings with AI tools
C. By involving the youth in music of the past.
D. By connecting them with professional big bands.
26. What does Thomas Jones mean by saying “It’s a box of crayons.” in paragraph 5
A. AI is a symbol of childhood memories. B. AI is a source of personal satisfaction.
C. AI is a tool for artistic expression. D. AI is a method for drawing pictures.
27. What is Sangeeta Swamy’s attitude toward AI-generated songs
A. Unclear. B. Curious. C. Unfavorable. D. Supportive.
C
Searching the web or looking around a major grocery store, we’ll find trendy household and beauty products labelled “natural,” or “green.” We thought we were slowing the chemical pollution crisis by swapping(交换)the “natural” products for non-toxic(无毒的) cleaning alternatives and ensuring our beauty products only have natural substances. Yet, studies demonstrate that green cleaning products and common sustainable swaps still contain substances that are harmful to human life.
The use of new chemicals in the home has expanded rapidly in the past five decades. To meet that moment, the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) was passed in 1976, regulating (管理) more than 80,000 chemicals and their usage through the Food and Drug Administration. Yet, the TSCA allowed for more than 60,000 chemicals that were on the market to continue being used without additional safety protections. Unlike medicines, which undergo strict testing, chemicals in cleaning and beauty products often lack comprehensive toxicity data. While some states, including California, require greater protections from risky chemicals, government control is still not enough.
One key issue with so-called “green” products is their use of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) which easily escape into the air at room temperature and can create dangerous indoor pollutants. The result VOCs contribute to breathing problems, allergic (过敏的) reactions, and headaches. Endocrine(内分泌的) imbalance is another major issue hiding in household products, including those marketed as safe or sustainable. These chemicals disturb body functions, potentially leading to physical disorders and even certain cancers.
If government control remains limited and companies continue to market misleading “green” products, what can consumers do While official policies attempted to address chemical risks, significant gaps remain. To reduce exposure to harmful substances, producers must look beyond greenwashing and advocate for systemic change—whether through stricter guidelines or the reintroduction of traditional, non-toxic alternatives. Until then, it remains up to consumers to critically assess the products they bring into their homes and onto their bodies.
28. What does the author want to tell us in paragraph 1
A. Natural products dominate store shelves. B. Chemical pollution has worsened.
C. Consumers distrust sustainable swaps. D. Green products still have risks.
29. What was the problem of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
A. It banned some useful chemicals. B. It allowed for the use of risky chemicals.
C. It focused on the usage of medicines. D. It misused comprehensive toxicity data.
30. Which aspect of “green” household products does paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A. Their health risks. B. Their marketing strategy.
C. Their performance stability. D. Their specific functions
3l. What does the author suggest consumers do in the last paragraph
A. Wait for stricter guidelines. B. Return to traditional alternatives
C. Evaluate products carefully D. Trust green products with natural labels
D
Female moths (蛾)don’t rely on sight or smell alone. They can also hear stressed plants. Scientists found that these insects detect ultrasonic (超声的) clicks from plants under drought stress and use them when choosing egg-laying sites.
Plants produce airborne ultrasonic sounds when stressed, These vibrations (震颤), previously thought to be undetectable by animals, can travel through the air. The Egyptian cotton leafworm moth, Spodoptera littoralis, hears these sounds. This species has cars sensitive to the 20 to 60 kHz range, with peak sensitivity around 38 kHz. That is where many plant clicks fall.
The researchers assumed that female moths might use these plant sounds to decide where to lay eggs. Their experiments confirmed this. The study involved multiple experiments with precise setups. In a no-plant environment, moths preferred laying eggs near a speaker playing recorded plant stress sounds. When these moths were deafened, the preference disappeared. This proved that the response same from hearing, not other cues (提示). In contrast, when healthy plants were added and the same sounds were played near one, the moths chose the silent plant. This indicated that when real plants were present, moths correctly interpreted the sounds as warnings
Scientists find that without a visible plant, sound becomes the only cue. So moths associate it with plant presence. But when they can see or smell real plants, and one gives off stress sounds, they avoid it. This shows a context-based decision-making process.
This study reveals that plant sounds can guide insect behavior. The researchers think other animals might also use these sounds. “In this study, we revealed the first evidence for acoustic (声学的) interaction between a plant and an insect, We are convinced that this is just the beginning,” noted the researchers. “Acoustic interaction between plants and animals doubtlessly has many more forms and a wide range of roles.”
32. Why can the Egyptian cotton leafworm moth hear plant clicks
A. They are especially loud. B. They are entirely distinct.
C. They travel via special media. D. They match its hearing range.
33. What did the moths choose when real plants were present in the experiment
A. The speaker playing sounds. B. Plants giving off no warning signals
C. Healthy plants producing sounds. D. Plants needing to be watered.
34. Which word best describes the impact of the research according to the last paragraph
A. Far-reaching. B. Controllable. C. Short-lived. D. Tolerable.
35. What could be the best title for the passage'
A. Plants give off measurable stress sounds
B. Plants make stress sounds for lack of water
C. Moths guide complex plant-insect interactions
D. Moths detect plant sounds for egg-laying choices
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。
Many families schedule obedience (服从) lessons when they first bring a dog into their home 36 Shir Limazati, founder of Another Chance Training, wants all dog owners to improve their communication with their furry friend. Here's her typical day as a Chicago dog trainer.
Limazati doesn’t have a regular office job. 37 Every family, and every dog, needs a different kind of training. Since Limazati studied child psychology, she specializes in helping kids and dogs get along.
She starts working at about 7 a.m., texting the day’s clients to remind them she’s coming. Before leaving for work, Limazati double-checks that she has her important supplies. She has to make sure that her backpack is ready. 38 If there is a certain client needs extra tools, she brings those, as well. Then she drives to the first appointment of the day.
“Usually, there’s a dynamic where the kids are afraid of the dog, or the dog’s afraid of the kids, Limazati says. “There’s a lot of crying. 39 “ She has achieved this result by teaching* “Alternative behaviors,” or different ways for humans and dogs to act around each other.
“Boundaries are probably the biggest thing I work on,” she says. After each session, she takes notes to help her remember how it went. She also posts photos from the session on social media celebrating the family’s progress. 40
Limazati ends her workday late at night. When she returns home, she checks her texts and answers questions from clients. Then she gets ready to do it all again the next day.
A. She prefers working outdoors during training.
B. She puts lots of different treats in that bag, and her laptop.
C. Then she gets in her car, heading to the next client's home
D. But after five or more sessions, kids and dogs start to bond.
E. It often takes hours to compose everyone before training starts.
F. Rather, she works with several families every day, an hour each.
G. These can be group classes, or private sessions with a professional trainer.
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。
In 2009, Kim Perlak worked as a part-time music professor at different colleges and a nonprofit worker. Although she loved these 41 , she never felt close to others or part of the community.
One morning, when she was walking down the path to the music building, she 42 . And her homemade lunch in a plastic container 43 out and exploded in the biggest mess. It wasn’t a(n) 44 time of day on campus, so she was left to clean up the mess without any 45 and with little success. She felt she was totally46 for a moment, but she was 47 to work the next eight hours. So, she pulled herself together for her first class.
After a few hours of 48 , it was time for her 15-minute lunch break. She was worried about how to deal with hunger, unaware that there was a 49 in store for her.
Contrary to her belief that no one had seen the 50 that morning, a woman in the office saw the entire thing from her window. The woman looked her up and 51 who she was. Afterwards she even drove to a lunch spot, and bought something.
“So, when I came into the office, there was a bag on the table.” Perlak 52 .There was also a 53 with the bag. It read, “Dear Dr. Perlak, I saw you this morning and I wanted to make sure you had lunch.”
This act of 54 made Perlak aware of the ways she could show up for other people. She believed that any day could be 55 by a sandwich and a cup of coffee.
41.A. subjects B. roles C. plans D. goals
42.A. paused B. turned C. continued D. tripped
43.A. flew B. sold C. stayed D. stood
44.A. appropriate B. crucial C. busy D. valuable
45.A. visitors B. witnesses C. participants D. audiences
46. A. alive B. awake C. alone D. aware
47.A. approved B. persuaded C. scheduled D. allowed
48.A. regretting B. waiting C. preparing D. teaching
49.A. threat B. surprise C. problem D. chance
50 A. incident B. mistake C. conflict D. risk
51.A. worried about B. figured out C. commented on D. gave away
52. A. recalled B. promised C. expected D. suggested
53. A. note B. bill C. list D. receipt
54. A. trust B. patience C. courage D. kindness
55. A. followed B. replaced C. brightened D. started
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。
This summer, an immersive (沉浸式的)light show 56 (inspire) by the ancient Chinese myth The Classic of Mountains and Seas has attracted young audiences at Beijing Fun, a cultural-commercial block in downtown Beijing. It has led to a significant increase in visitors— especially families 57 children.
Beijing Fun is a model urban renewal project and integrates historic buildings, among 58 the Quanyechang building is the most famous one. Constructed in the late Qing Dynasty as a commercial hall, it 59 (list) as part of a major historic and cultural site protected at the national level in 2006. Rather than being changed into permanent commercial space, it now hosts short-term exhibitions 60 (preserve) its history while restoring its function.
Another restored building houses Pageone bookstore, a place 61 readers can admire views of Zhengyangmen—part of Beijing Central Axis (轴). The bookstore owner cleverly takes advantage of this location 62 designs a themed zone, which has evolved into a social media hot spot. Meanwhile, Miniso, Luckin Coffee, Manner Coffee and some other chain brands have also been brought in to help Beijing Fun become more 63 (economic) sustainable. Phase two, set to open this year, will feature live house and interactive opera performances, aiming to offer immersive youth 64 (engage).
Liu Anning, 65 18-year-old student, says that Beijing Fun’s mix of historic architecture with trendy shops makes it stylish and convenient.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分 15 分)
假设你是李华，某国际旅游网站正举办“最佳亲子旅游目的地”征集活动。请你用英语给该网站编辑写一封推荐信，推荐一个你心目中的最佳亲子旅游地点。内容包括:
1.推荐地点;
2.推荐理由。
注意:
1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答
Dear editor, Yours sincerely, 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。
In social studies class on Monday, Mrs, Petrovski assigned a story-telling project on Thursday: students had to bring a relative to share stories, which would be videotaped. David was excited—his grandmother, Abuela, was good at telling tales. She had the magic to make every story come alive before his eyes.
That afternoon, David rushed home excitedly, telling his grandmother about the project. Her eyes lit up. “'I have the perfect story to share," she assured. The next day, she prepared enthusiastically shopping for fabrics at Petra's Fabric Place, where everyone knew her as a skilled tailor. She'd started sewing there after moving in, easing her loneliness. She felt like she knew everyone in class including Mrs. Petrovski well because David talked about them all the time. Therefore, she decided to make hand-sewn gifts tailored for each one. Learning that Mrs. Petrovski's mother, a Russian living in America for many years, would come as well, she would make a lovely traditional Russian hat for her as a special surprise, In the next two days, she rushed to get things done.
But on Wednesday, David's excitement faded when classmates shared their relatives’ dramatic stories: Joseph’s grandfather, a retired policeman, had chased a cat that stole a purse, Ramon’s father a firefighter, had rescued workers from a factory fire; Marisa’s aunt, a vet (兽医), had saved a mistreated pared to these exciting tales, David worried his grandmother's story about sewing would seem boring.
He considered pretending to be sick, practicing fake (假的) coughs on his way home. After he tried this excuse at home, he also pointed out that the gifts prepared for the presentation hadn’t been put into the bags yet. Abuela looked thoughtful, telling him how she learnt to sew from her mother during childhood illness. David was speechless. He realized how important sewing was to his grandmother and how she expected to share with others her story about sewing.
注意:
1.续写词数应为 150 词左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答:
At that moment, he felt ashamed of himself. Next morning, he accompanied Abuela to the presentation, bags in hand.
2025～2026学年第一学期高三期初监测
英语试卷参考答案
第一部分 听力（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1-5 BCABA 6-10 BBACA 11-15 CBAAB 16-20 CABCC
第二部分 阅读（共两节，20小题，每小题2.5分，满分50分）
21-23 CDA 24-27 BBCC 28-31 DBAC 32-35 DBAD
36-40 GFBDC
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
41-45 BDACB 46-50 CCDBA 51-55 BAADC
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56. inspired 57. with 58. which 59. was listed 60. to preserve
61. where 62. and 63. economically 64. engagement 65. an
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
Dear Editor,
Learning that you are looking for a parent-child travel destination, I’m writing to recommend Sanya as my top choice. The reasons are as follows:
To start with, nothing beats Sanya for its golden beaches and crystal-clear water, where families can relax and play together. Moreover, the city offers a variety of parent-child interactive activities, such as diving and boat tours. Last but not least, its diverse cultures allow children to explore local traditions and handicrafts together with their parents, thus broadening their horizons and strengthening their emotional bonds.
I would appreciate it if my recommendation could be taken into consideration.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节 （满分25分）
At that moment, he felt ashamed of himself. Immersed in a surge of regret, he hugged Abuela and extended his sincere apology for being silly, adding that her story would definitely be the best. She patted his back softly, her eyes shining like diamonds. Catching sight of the empty bags lying on the table, he offered to help her pack the hand-sewn treasures carefully. As they worked together, he kept imagining how wonderful her sewing story would be, his heart filled with expectation.
Next morning, he accompanied Abuela to the presentation, bags in hand. Eager and curious, the class cheered as each relative shared vivid stories. Soon, it was Abuela’s turn. With a soft smile, she handed out the hand-sewn gifts to their receivers with the assistance of David, and told how sewing, which was learnt during childhood illness, accompanied her through the ups and downs of life. Eyes wide with amazement, everyone admired the gifts, soft murmurs of praise rippling through the room. When she finished, thunderous applause echoed. David felt his chest swell with pride as he saw Abuela’s bright smile, and he knew that her story had touched the class more than any other.
听力原文：
Text 1
M: Octavia, I’ve just finished organizing the books on the shelves, but the living room needs some cleaning. Could you please take care of that
W: Sure, I’ll do that right after I finish doing the dishes.
Text 2
W: The smells from the kitchen make my mouth water, Dad. When can we have dinner
M: The meal will be ready in 15 minutes. You can have some mid-afternoon snacks at school from tomorrow so that you won’t be hungry like this before dinner.
Text 3
W: How was your presentation going
M: I was nervous, but everything went well. I made a wonderful impression on my manager.
W: Congratulations! I knew you could do it.
Text 4
M: Judy, have you seen a green water bottle My sister sent it to me, but I can’t find it.
W: Oh, Dylan. I did see Linda holding a green water bottle, and she asked whose it was.
M: Thank you! I’ll check with Linda then.
Text 5
M: Lisa, do you want to watch a movie this evening
W: Simon, I’d love to, but I need to finish my painting for the art class. After that, I’ll go running—it’s part of my evening routine.
M: All right.
Text 6
W: Joseph, I heard you come from Nigeria. Were you born in the capital, Abuja
M: No. I was actually born in Lagos, but my entire family moved to Zaria when I was four. I lived there until adulthood.
W: I see. Well, are you going back to your hometown after the graduation ceremony next week
M: No. I have decided to work and live here in China. I will rent a suitable apartment next week. My parents are coming to China early next month. We’re planning to travel together for a month before I start job hunting.
W: Good plans.
Text 7
W: Excuse me, Professor Green. I have to miss next Friday’s literature class.
M: Is this something that you could schedule for another time
W: I’m afraid not. I need to enter a math contest.
M: You know that I only allow one absence per semester, don’t you Have you arranged for anyone to take notes for you
W: Yes, I know. And one of my classmates offered to help me.
M: Write down your name and the date on the form and give it to me. And good luck for the contest.
W: OK. Thank you, Professor Green.
Text 8
W: Tom, look! There’s a cute dog in the car next to us!
M: Please stop looking around aimlessly. You just got your driver’s license. You’d better keep your eye on the road ahead.
W: All right.
M: Jane, can you speed it up a bit We’re going to be late if we don’t hurry. Mark just texted me and he’s arrived at the entrance of the art gallery.
W: What time is it
M: It’s 8:55 a.m. Mark arrived at 8:45 a.m., 25 minutes earlier than the appointed time.
W: Though we left early, we have indeed spent too much time on the road. Why don’t you take over the driving
M: That’s a good idea. You can drive on the way back home. We’ll have plenty of time then.
W: OK.
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M: Hello, I’m a reporter from the local newspaper. May I interview you briefly I just saw you taking a photo of a mother and a daughter in pretty hanfu outfits. And you are wearing a qipao dress. You must love traditional Chinese costumes.
W: Of course. I’m Lisa, a photographer. I love wearing qipao. I own 20 such dresses and half of them were made by myself.
M: Oh, you’re such a big fan of qipao. Would you feel out of place wearing qipao in the street
W: Not at all. Suzhou is a magical city. Living here, people will love the traditional styles of costumes and enjoy traditional cultural activities like drinking tea and playing guqin. I moved to Suzhou for this reason. Living in such an atmosphere, I feel happy every day.
M: I see. Besides making qipao, what other hobbies do you have
W: I meet my friends regularly. Apart from enjoying tea, we also take part in other traditional activities. Some of my friends are good at playing guqin, while some are flower arrangement masters. Based on our own strengths, I always take care of preparing tea.
M: These activities bring a sense of inner peace.
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Lord Howe Island has the look of a destination for overtourism, with green mountains, white-sand beaches and clear blue waters full of colorful fish. But on this island of around 400 people, located 372 miles off the east coast of mainland Australia, the beaches are empty. The only sounds on a hike through its rainforests and mountains come from the wildlife. The secret to that unaffected landscape is a strategy used in very few other places: limiting the number of tourists. For over 40 years, Lord Howe has set a maximum of 400 tourists at a time by fixing the number of beds available to visitors. This was to protect Lord Howe’s many unique species, which helped the island earn recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1982.
More than 85% of the island is still covered in its native forest, and around 70% is in a Permanent Park Preserve, meaning almost all development is prohibited. “The local families that have been here for five, six, seven generations have always recognized how special their lifestyle is here,” said Ian Hutton, a photographer who has lived on the island since 1980. “There is that strong generational feeling of protecting their island.”
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