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高一期中考试答案
第一部分听力（每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）
1-5 BCABB 6-10 ACAAC 11-15 ACBBC 16-20 CCBAA
第二部分 阅读理解（每小题 2.5分，共 50分）
21-23 DBC 24-27 BCAD 28-31 CBDA 32-35 A D CD 36-40 CDGFB
第三部分 完形填空（每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
41- 45 ABCDB 46 - 50 ACDCB 51-55 ACDAB
第四部分 语法填空 （每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
56. As 57. studying 58. to interact 59. an 60. came
61. better 62. favorites 63. but 64. truly 65. their
五．应用文 Dear Sir / Madam,
I’m Li Hua, an exchange student from China during this summer vacation. I’m delighted to
learn that volunteer students are wanted for a Chinese painting exhibition to be held in the local art
gallery. Now I’m writing to apply for the position.
The reasons for my application are as follows. First of all, having been exposed to foreign
teachers since a young age, I can communicate freely with others in English. What’s more, years
of being monitor makes me a brilliant organizer, which will help a lot to keep the exhibition in
order. The most important factor is that my related knowledge will undoubtedly help the audience
learn more about the unique Chinese art form.
All in all, my sense of responsibility will make me a qualified volunteer. I’d appreciate it if
you could take my application into consideration.
Yours
Li Hua
六．续写参考范文：
That night, Tim could hardly sleep. He kept thinking about what Sam had said and the sad
faces of his classmates when he had nicknamed them. Early the next morning, Tim made a
decision: he would change. When he got to the classroom, Lisa was reading a book. Instead of
saying “Big Glasses”, Tim said politely, “Hi, Lisa.” Lisa looked up, surprised. Then Mike came
in, and Tim greeted him, “Morning, Mike.” Mike was also shocked. Tim took a deep breath before
saying to both of them, “I’m sorry for giving you bad nicknames before. I won’t do that anymore.”
After Tim apologized, something nice happened. Lisa smiled and said, “It’s okay, Tim. We’re
glad you realized that.” Mike nodded and added, “Yeah, let’s be friends again.” Soon, other
classmates heard about Tim’s apology. During the break, some students came to talk to Tim. They
chatted about homework and hobbies. Tim felt happy because he was no longer lonely. Day by
day, Tim always called his classmates by their real names. He also learned to care about others’
feelings. In the end, Tim built a positive and respectful relationship with his classmates, and he
truly understood the importance of mutual respect.10. How much does Science by Women cost
2025-2026 年高一年级期中考试 A. $30. B. $60. C. $90.
听第 8段材料，回答第 11至 13题。
英语试卷 11. What does the woman want Henry to do this summer
A. Learn Chinese. B. Study Chinese painting. C. Travel to China.
命题人：高一英语备课组
12. What age group does Jim belong to
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30分） A. Under 3 years old. B. 3 to 6 years old. C. 6 to 10 years old.
第一节（共 5小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 7.5分） 13. When will the classes end
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 A. On July 5th. B. On July 18th. C. On July 20th.
项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 听第 9段材料，回答第 14至 16题。
一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 14. How did Frank learn about Australia when he was little
1. What will Daisy do this afternoon A. On TV. B. From his friend. C. Through the Internet.
A. Go to the cinema. B. Organize a party. C. Celebrate her birthday. 15. What did Frank mainly do at the Lizard Island
2. What is the man A. He went fishing. B. He dove into the water. C. He watched many fish.
A. A pilot. B. A writer. C. A journalist. 16. What will Frank probably talk about next
3. Where will Brenda most probably go now A. His new trip plan.
A. A store. B. The airport. C. A post office. B. His experience of boating.
4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers C. His visit to two other scenic spots.
A. Teacher and student. B. Mother and son. C. Classmates. 听第 10段材料，回答第 17至 20题。
5. Why does the woman learn dance 17. Where did the speaker grow up
A. To become a dancer. B. To lose some weight. C. To attend a competition. A. In Columbus. B. In Matthews. C. In Charlotte.
第二节（共 15小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 22.5分） 18. How did Florence feel after moving to Charlotte at first
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 A. Satisfied. B. Upset. C. Carefree.
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， 19. Why did the speaker decide to draw pictures
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。 A. To help her daughter. B. To illustrate her book. C. To kill time.
听第 6段材料，回答第 6、7题。 20. What is the speaker mainly talking about
6. What seemed to bother Sally at school today A. How she became an artist by chance.
A. She didn’t make any friends. B. How she learned about North Carolina.
B. She disliked the new school. C. How she fell in love with her new home.
C. She found the lessons difficult. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分 50分）
7. How does Sally sound at the end of the conversation 第一节（共 15小题；每小题 2.5分，满分 37.5分）
A. Anxious. B. Surprised. C. Relieved. 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。
听第 7段材料，回答第 8至 10题。 A
8. Who is the man buying books for Four Best Educational Websites for Kids
A. His son. B. His students. C. Some teenagers. Wondering how to turn your kid’s screen time into something more than just games You’re not
9. Which book is written by J. W. Reid alone. It’s a common concern for parents to find a balance between fun and learning. That’s where
A. Saving Big Forests to Save the Planet. educational websites for kids come in.
B. A Little Book about the Big Bang. Curious World
C. Science by Women. Who is it for: 2-7 years
Curious World covers eight key learning areas. It provides a standards-aligned (使一致) learning so brave and strong. I knew then that I wanted to help children like them.
experience through activities like cooking, immersive (沉浸式的) play, and science experiments. As During my undergraduate years, I pursued my goal by majoring in biology and chemistry. These
one of the more hands-on （实际操作的）educational websites for young learners, it introduces new courses laid a solid groundwork in the sciences, which is necessary in the medical profession. In
concepts through fun, game-like activities. addition, I devoted time to shadowing pediatricians (儿科医生) and volunteering at clinics to gain a
Brighterly full understanding of the field. These experiences exposed me to the hands-on nature of pediatrics (儿
Who is it for: 6-14 years 科学) and the opportunity to assist families during challenging times.
Brighterly teaches math to students from 1st to 8th grade. With a team of highly qualified As I advanced in my studies, I developed a growing interest in the research aspect of medicine. I
teachers, it provides one-on-one classes tailored to each child’s needs, aiming to improve grades and participated in multiple research projects, such as a study on childhood asthma (哮喘 ) and its
build confidence. Their entertaining, STEM-focused courses are aligned with Common Core correlation with academic performance. This involvement gave me insight into the significance of
standards, ensuring a well-rounded education. research in advancing our understanding of pediatric illnesses and their treatments.
National Geographic Kids One of the aspects of pediatrics that I find most rewarding is the opportunity to build
Who is it for: 6-12 years relationships with patients and their families. Children are not just patients; they are individuals with
National Geographic Kids offers a vibrant world of learning about animals, science, geography, unique needs and personalities. As a pediatrician, I am responsible for understanding those needs and
and cultures. Through engaging articles, interactive games, videos, and quizzes, children can explore providing care tailored to each child.
fascinating topics and discover the natural world. It encourages curiosity and critical thinking, 24. What impressed the author most about the kids
providing a safe and enriching environment for young explorers to learn about our planet and its A. Their optimism and patience. B. Their courage and toughness.
diverse inhabitants. C. Their kindness and curiosity. D. Their sincerity and cuteness.
Code-A-Kid 25. What is implied in the author’s undergraduate years
Who is it for: 8 years and older A. He studied rare illnesses in kids. B. He published an academic paper.
Code-A-Kid is designed for older kids who want to learn how to code games and apps. It offers C. He combined learning and practice. D. He helped cure a child with asthma.
interesting and highly specific courses that kids can apply to practical projects. The platform provides 26. Why does the author find his job meaningful
access to courses in Mod creation, Roblox app development, Minecraft coding, and more. A. He stressed care between people. B. He could keep a youthful mind.
21. How does Curious World enrich kids’ experiences C. He could hear kids’ laughter. D. He longed to try new things.
A. By teaching game design. B. By introducing practical life skills. 27. Which words can best describe the author
C. By sharing educational ideas. D. By combining activities with learning. A. Considerate and modest. B. Observant and honest.
22. What might be a feature of Brighterly C. Humorous and helpful. D. Determined and responsible.
A. Hands-on activities. B. Personalised support. C
C. Interactive content. D. Practical projects. Recently, videos of using AI to select watermelons go viral on social media, claiming the
23. What do the four websites have in common technology can pick sweet fruit. As watermelon season approaches, many people find buying a
A. They offer teenagers services. B. They stress hands-on abilities. watermelon like opening a surprise box. Will it be a dud To put AI to the test, a reporter from
C. They emphasize fun-based teaching. D. They permit course downloads. visited a store in Changsha, Central China’s Hunan Province to conduct an experiment. The reporter
B took photos and numbered eight watermelons, which allowed for clear identification and comparison
When I was a little boy, I always dreamed of becoming a doctor. My mother was an emergency later, and then had AI select the sweetest one.
room nurse, so I would often go to the hospital with her and watch her care for patients. When I was in One AI software program admitted it couldn’t judge sweetness of the numbered watermelons.
high school and began taking biology, I realized how much I loved science and the idea of one day “Usually, methods to determine the sweetness of a watermelon include observing the appearance,
working with children. weight, and sound of the watermelon. Tapping (拍) the watermelon can also be used to determine its
One experience that stands out to me was volunteering at a children’s hospital during my sweetness.” the AI software explained.
undergraduate years. I had the opportunity to work with children who had cancer and other Another gave tips on what to look for in choosing a sweet watermelon. “Based on the shape of
life-threatening illnesses. These children had been through so much at such a young age, yet they were the watermelon, rounder watermelons usually indicate a more uniform internal structure, which may
be a sign of higher sweetness. In the image, watermelons 1 and 8 look rounder and larger, indicating plan to update their networks within the next few years.
higher sweetness. However, the final sweetness needs to be confirmed by taste,” the AI software said. The teens’ scores in the figural memory tests were roughly the same from one year to the next.
Following the AI’s recommendation, the reporter decided to put these two to the test. After cutting But those who normally held their phones near the right ears, and who were also exposed to higher
open watermelons 1 and 8, both were red and juicy, but watermelon one was slightly sweeter. levels of radiation, scored a little bit worse after a year. No group of teens showed big changes on the
So, is using AI to pick fruit dependable According to an AI expert, AI can provide helpful verbal memory test. Why might one type of memory be linked to cell phone use, but not another
suggestions based on visual and base knowledge, but it’s not absolutely right. While AI can be a useful Foerster thinks it could have to do with where different memory centers sit in the brain. The site that
tool for those unsure how to choose a melon, experienced individuals may still rely on traditional deals with the ability to remember shapes is near the right ear.
methods like tapping and smelling. Eventually, the decision on which watermelon to choose may still 32. According to Paragraph 2, which of the following is TRUE
come down to personal preference and practical experience. A. The teens took two types of memory tests four times in total.
28. What does the underlined word “dud” in paragraph 1 mean B. The teens needed to report the average time spent on their phones.
A. Something small. B. Something pricey. C. Researchers paid little attention to the teens’ habits of using phones.
C. Something tasteless. D. Something seasonal. D. The teens’ ability of remembering words is shown in figural memory test.
29. Why did the first AI admit its inability 33. What can we infer from Paragraph 3
A. It didn’t get clear melon photos. B. It tended to combine more data. A. How people hold their phones has no effect on their bodies.
C. It hadn’t answered similar questions. D. It considered the shape unimportant. B. Phone users can make more money with new networks.
30. How did the second AI differ from the first one C. The cell phone network type has little to do the cell phone use.
A. It confirmed sweetness by sound. B. It showed three selection methods. D. Radiation levels are affected by the cell phone network types.
C. It offered weight-based tips. D. It linked sweetness to sizes. 34. According to the study, teens who use their phones to their right ears a lot do worse in ________.
31. What is the author’s attitude toward AI picking melons A. matching numbers B. reading signals C. remembering shapes D. learning words
A. Objective. B. Negative. C. Worried. D. Unclear. 35. What might be the best title for the text
D A. Cell phone use and safety warnings
Teenagers who talk on the cell phone a lot, and hold their phones up to their right ears, score B. Facts about cell phone use at school
worse on one type of memory test. That’s the finding of a new study. That memory impairment might C. Dangerous levels of cell phone use among teens
be one side effect of the radiation (放射线) that phones use to keep us connected while we’re on the D. Teen’s cell phone use linked to memory problems
go. 第二节 (共 5小题;每小题 2.5分，满分 12.5分)
Nearly 700 Swiss teens took part in a test of figural（图形的） memory. This type helps us 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。
remember abstract (抽象的) symbols and shapes, explains Milena Foerster. The teens took memory Is it ever too late to learn a new skill The answer is: absolutely not! ____36____ It can change
tests twice, one year apart. Each time, they had one minute to remember 13 pairs of abstract shapes. your life in many ways—from boosting your career to helping you discover a new interest. All you
Then they were shown one item from each pair and asked to match it with one of the five choices. The need is focus and some helpful learning strategies.
study volunteers also took a test of verbal (言语的 )memory. That’s the ability to remember words. Teach yourself using many sources. The best learning materials vary based on the skill you want
The two memory tests are part of an intelligence test. The researchers also surveyed the teens on how to develop. ____37____ There are many learning materials that are free to use, including textbooks,
they use cell phones. And they got call records from phone companies. The researchers used those online videos, and even blog posts. Do an online search for sources and check your local library for
records to figure out how long the teens were using their phones. This allowed the researchers to work helpful books.
out how big a radiation exposure (接触) each person could have got while talking. Learn through practical experience. The most effective way to learn something is just to do it!
A phone user’s exposure to the radiation can differ widely. Some teens talk on their phones more Books and tutorials (教程) are excellent primers (入门指南), but try to start performing the new skill
than others. People also hold their phones differently. If the phone is close to the ear, more radiation as soon as possible. Learn through trial and error rather than spending all your time on theories and
may enter the body, Foerster notes. Even the type of network signal that a phone uses can matter. memorization. ____38____
Much of Switzerland was using an older “second-generation” type of cell phone networks, the study Teach someone else. Teaching a skill enables you to understand it better. Why By teaching
reports. Many phone carriers (通讯公司) have moved away from such networks. And more companies someone else, you first have to think about the skill or subject and break it down into easily
explainable pieces. ____39____ You can also make an informative presentation about the subject or 48. A. hard-working B. outgoing C. absent-minded D. kind-hearted
start a blog about your learning process. 49. A. aid B. invitation C. thanks D. efforts
____40___ A plan will help you stay on track with your new pursuit (爱好). Devote at least 20 50. A. concerns B. rewards C. events D. visits
hours to learning the skill; research shows that spending 20 hours on any skill will greatly improve 51. A. Responding B. Turning C. Keeping D. Seeing
your understanding and ability. Reserve practice time for days when you have plenty of free time and 52. A. delivered B. picked C. lost D. found
the time of day when you feel most alert (机敏的). 53. A. checked B. protected C. prevented D. praised
A. Give yourself tests. 54. A. amazing B. creative C. terrible D. awkward
B. Set a study or practice schedule. 55. A. courage B. honesty C. responsibility D. patience
C. Learning new things is beneficial at any age. 第二节 短文填空(共 10小题;每小题 1.5分，满分 15分)
D. You can learn new things without paying for a class. 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。
E. Ask people you know if they can recommend a teacher to you. I began my journey studying in China in March 20l6, when I came to Beijing Language and
F. The better you can explain something, the better you understand it. Culture University (BLCU) to get my bachelor’s degree in Chinese language. ____56____ a youth
G. Apply the ideas you’ve learned and find out what works best for you in practice. from the USA, I feel that ____57____(study) in China is one of the best ways to understand this
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30分） amazing country. Having studied at BLCU, I have the chance not only ____58___(interact) with
第一节（共 15小题；每小题 1分，满分 15分） international students from all over the world but to make friends with local Chinese students.
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Through various activities, I was able to develop many friendships with Chinese students. It was
Annie is a middle school student from South Derbyshire. Recently she was praised for 41 through these friendships that I had the opportunity to better understand what the university life of
￡3,800 she had found in an envelope lying in a 42 car park. ____59___ ordinary Chinese student was like. Because many Chinese friends ____60___(come) from
Last Sunday morning, Annie finished shopping. She was walking through the car park of different areas around the country, I was able to gain a ____61___(good) understanding of China than
Morrisons in Swadlincote when she saw something. She 43 it for a balloon, but it was before.
actually an envelope. As she 44 over it with her trolley (手推车), the envelope suddenly burst Besides the activities, my ____62____(favorite) were the times when my close friends from
under the weight. To her surprise, she found a large amount of money. She picked it up and school would gather in my dorm room to cook and eat. It may sound like nothing special, ____63___
immediately 45 it to Derbyshire police. The money was 46 returned right after the these were some of my cherished (珍爱的) memories at BLCU.
47 came back to look for it. I ____64___(true) hope that more foreigners in China can take advantage of ____65____(they)
Later, policemen from the Mercia Safer Neighbourhood Team visited 48 Annie to hand time to experience the food, the culture, and especially the people.
her a note of 49 from Derbyshire police. They also brought her flowers and a box of 第四部分 写作(满分 15分)
chocolates. She was even given some money. But she directly refused the 50 . 66. 假定你是李华，暑假在伦敦作为交换生学习，得知当地美术馆要举办中国画展。请写一封信
51 to the visit from the police, Annie smiled, “When I saw much money burst out of the 申请做志愿者，内容包括：
envelope, I felt amazed. I thought the one who 52 it must feel worried. I only did the right 1. 写信目的：2. 个人优势：3. 能做的事情。
thing.” Officer Bob 53 Annie for her actions. He said, “Words cannot describe Annie. She is a 注意：1.词数 100左右; 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯
truly 54 girl who deserves the thanks and praise of the whole community. We all should learn 3.词汇：art gallery 美术馆 apply for申请
the quality of 55 from her.” Dear Sir / Madam,
41. A. handing in B. getting in C. applying for D. hunting for __________________________________________________________________________________
42. A. company B. supermarket C. factory D. police __________________________________________________________________________________
43. A. admitted B. returned C. mistook D. forgot __________________________________________________________________________________
44. A. looked B. discussed C. took D. ran __________________________________________________________________________________
45. A. preferred B. reported C. paid D. lent __________________________________________________________________________________
46. A. safely B. hopelessly C. hardly D. equally __________________________________________________________________________________
47. A. partner B. giver C. owner D. competitor
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__________________________________________________________________________________ After Tim apologized, something nice happened._______________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________
Yours __________________________________________________________________________________
Li Hua __________________________________________________________________________________
第二节（满分 25分） __________________________________________________________________________________
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之成为一篇完整的短文。 __________________________________________________________________________________
Tim was a senior high school student who loved giving nicknames (绰号 ) to his classmates. __________________________________________________________________________________
However, almost all the nicknames he came up with were meant to mock (嘲笑) his classmates. For __________________________________________________________________________________
example, he called Lisa “Big Glasses” just because she wore thick-framed glasses to see clearly. Mike, __________________________________________________________________________________
who was a little heavier than others, was given the nickname “Fatty” by Tim. __________________________________________________________________________________
The classmates didn’t like Tim’s behavior at all. Lisa once told Tim sadly, “Please don’t call me __________________________________________________________________________________
‘Big Glasses’ anymore. It really hurts my feelings.” Mike also warned Tim, “If you keep calling me
‘Fatty’, I won’t talk to you.” But Tim paid no attention to their words. He thought it was all in good __________________________________________________________________________________
fun and often laughed when he called others by those nicknames.
Gradually, no one wanted to hang out with Tim. During breaks, while other students were
chatting and playing together in the classroom or on the playground, Tim always sat alone in his seat.
Sometimes he tried to join a group of classmates, but they would simply drift away. Tim felt a bit
lonely, but he still didn’t realize that his habit of giving bad nicknames was the reason.
One afternoon, Tim stayed in the classroom to finish his math homework. Sam, whom Tim
regarded as his good friend, came in with two other boys. Tim didn’t make a sound, so they didn’t
notice him. He heard Sam say, “Tim is so boring. He only knows how to give foolish nicknames to
others. I call him ‘Nickname Freak’ behind his back.” The other boys laughed. Tim’s heart sank. He
finally understood how hurtful those nicknames were and how impolite and disrespectful his behavior
was.
注意：
（1）续写词数应为 150左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题纸相应位置作答。
That night, Tim could hardly sleep._________________________________________________
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__________________________________________________________________________________听力材料
Text 1
M: Daisy, what about going to the cinema this afternoon
W: I’d love to, but my brother’s birthday is coming. I must help my parents prepare a party for
him.
Text 2
W: How long have you been a pilot
M: I’m not. I’m a journalist. I have been writing about flying for seven years.
W: Oh, I’m so sorry.
Text 3
M: Are you going out, Brenda
W: Yes. I’m going back to the US next week. I want to get some Chinese dolls for my family. I
think the dolls are very lovely.
M: Yeah. I recommend you the shop near the post office.
Text 4
W: Eric, why haven’t you gone to bed yet You have to go to school tomorrow.
M: I’m totally absorbed in this book. I borrowed it from my classmate.
W: You can go on with it tomorrow. It’s too late. Go to bed now.
M: OK.
Text 5
M: Why are you in a dance class now Do you want to be a dancer or attend a competition
W: Neither. I’ve put on some weight in the past months. I can do some exercise in the class. I
think it can be helpful to me.
Text 6
M: Sally, how was your day at school today
W: It was nice and I enjoyed the classes, but there was a problem for me.
M: What was it
W: I found it very difficult to make friends. I expected that I would just go to other students and
ask them to be my friends, but when I saw them playing on the playground, I got scared of going
up to them.
M: Don’t worry. I’m sure you’ll make some friends in your new school soon. Everyone wants
friends. You just need some time.
W: I guess you’re right. It was just my first day there after all. Thank you, Dad.
Text 7
W: Morning. May I help you, please
M: Yes. I’m looking for some science books for my teenage boy to read. Can you recommend
some
W: Yes. A Little Book about the Big Bang by T. Rothman is very popular with teenagers who love
science.
M: Sorry, my son has already read this book. Can you recommend others
W: What about Saving Big Forests to Save the Planet by J. W. Reid It’s popular with teenagers,
too. The book Science by Women by E. O. Nwaichi is worth reading, too.
M: How much do they cost, please
W: The first one costs 30 dollars, but the second one costs three times as much.
M: The cheaper one, please.
Text 8
W: I think Henry is really interested in Chinese culture. Maybe we can help him learn some
Chinese this summer.
M: Good idea. I know a program that teaches kids from all backgrounds to speak Mandarin
Chinese. We can have him try it.
W: Does it have classes for Jim
M: Yes. It has classes for children in different age groups. There are group classes for babies to
3-year-olds, classes for 3 to 6-year-olds, and classes for 6 to 10-year-olds.
W: Good. Jim can go to a class for the oldest group of children.
M: You’re right.
W: So when will the classes begin
M: They’ll begin on July 5th and will last two weeks. Classes take place every day.
W: Good. What about the cost
M: I don’t know that yet. But we can visit their site and find out.
W: Good. Let’s do that.
Text 9
W: Frank, I heard you took a trip to Australia last week.
M: Yes. My best friend was from Australia. He liked talking about his country with me when I
was little. I became very curious about it. Last week, I finally had a chance to visit that country.
W: Did you have a good time there
M: Certainly. I had watched a lot of documentaries about the Great Barrier Reef on the Internet
before I went there. So it was the place I looked forward to visiting most.
W: Did you go to the Lizard Island
M: Of course. It is one of the best diving places in the outer Great Barrier Reef.
W: So did you dive into the water
M: Yes. But it was not my main thing to do there. I rented a well-built deep-sea fishing boat. I
watched plenty of fish and went swimming underwater.
W: What other places did you visit
M: The Cod Hole and Cook’s Look. I didn’t plan to go there, but it was worth a visit. I’ll tell you
something about it.
W: That’s great! I’m all ears!
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W: I was born in Charlotte in North Carolina. I lived there until I was twenty-six years old. I often
traveled to the cities nearby such as Matthews and Mooresville. As a result, I was very familiar
with the natural setting of the state. Then I moved to Columbus with my husband after we got
married. We had a daughter there. When my daughter Florence was six years old, we moved back
to Charlotte. For me, it was a wonderful feeling to be back in such a familiar natural setting, but
my daughter was not happy about it. She had just moved away from the only home she had ever
known, and wasn’t yet connected here. I decided to help her know her new home better. Since I
wasn’t working then, I decided to draw pictures. So I began drawing pictures for her of the native
North Carolina plants and animals. To my joy, my daughter really loved what I drew. As a result, I
drew more and more. Two years later, my daughter was already in love with her new home and
my first book about North Carolina came out. Now you can call me an artist.

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