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高二年级英语周测题
使用日期：2026年9月20日
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
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秒钟的时间回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
1. Who will the speakers support
A. Lauren. B. Dave. C. Nora.
2. What will the man speaker do today
A. Study for the test. B. Buy a notebook. C. Go cycling.
3. What is the weather like now
A. Windy. B. Sunny. C. Rainy.
4. What are the speakers mainly discussing
A. Where to take a trip. B. When to pick up Amy. C. What to eat for dinner.
5. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a car. B. In a repair shop. C. In a meeting room.
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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6、7题。
6. Why did the woman fail her first driving test
A. She drove too fast. B. She ran a red light. C. She didn’t wear a seat belt.
7. How does the woman usually go to work
A. By bus. B. On foot. C. By subway.
听下面一段对话，回答第8、9题。
8. How did the woman get the tablecloth
A. She received it as a gift. B. She bought it online. C. She made it herself.
9. What does the man plan to buy
A. A painting. B. A cap. C. A jacket.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至12题。
10. When did the man most likely return from his trip
A. A few days ago. B. A few months ago. C. A few years ago.
11. Which part of the trip was the best for the woman
A. Walking on the streets in Paris. B. Exploring museums in Berlin.
C. Tasting fantastic Italian food.
12. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Family members. B. Travel companions. C. Casual friends.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至16题。
13. What are the speakers doing
A. Having an interview. B. Discussing classic novels. C. Exchanging writing experiences.
14. How did the woman feel about creating the characters in her latest novel
A. Tired. B. Stressed. C. Delighted.
15. Why does the woman like writing about identity and self-discovery
A. To innovate her stories. B. To bond deeply with readers.
C. To follow the writing trend.
16. What is the focus of the woman’s next novel
A. Family ties. B. Her previous works. C. Life challenges.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至20题。
17. What has caused lots of trouble across the UK
A. Severe weather. B. Tourist rush. C. Major sports events.
18. What is the National Grid trying to do
A. Clear snow from the roads. B. Repair the railway network.
C. Restore electricity supply.
19. Why was the road network particularly busy that day
A. People were going on winter holidays. B. Many were returning home or to school.
C. Everyone was trying to avoid the trains.
20. What do we know about the football match between Liverpool and Manchester United
A. It has been canceled. B. It will be played later. C. It may still be going on.
第一部分 阅读(共两节，满分70分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题3.5分，满分52.5分)
A
Volunteer Day
What better way is there to enjoy your own hobbies while helping others at the same time Come to Volunteer Day and choose an activity you’d like to join for the day. See below for a schedule of events on Volunteer Day.
Volunteer Day Schedule:
7:30 a.m.: Meet at the Community Centre for juice and bagels.
8:00-8:30 a.m.: Choose which activity you’d like to help with for the day.
8:30 a.m.: Board the bus to your activity site.
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.: Work as a volunteer.
3:30 p.m.: Board the bus that will take you back to the Community Centre.
See below for a list of volunteer opportunities for Volunteer Day so you can begin thinking about which activity you might want to join.
A list of volunteer activities:
Paint houses: Happy Homes is a local organization that provides home painting. For elderly or physically disabled people who cannot do repairs to their homes, Happy Homes provides volunteer painters to repaint old houses.
Plant flowers: Help plant flowers and bushes in city parks, help lay paths at Cave Springs Park, or help pick up rubbish around the river banks.
Read to children: Love and Learning is an organization that provides volunteers to help children with learning disabilities. Read books out loud to groups of children four to six years old, or read one-on-one with struggling readers seven to eight years old.
Play with animals: Lovely Friends is an organization that visits local animal shelters and provides volunteers to spend time with the animals while their cages are being cleaned.
If you take interest in it, please call 0195242 for more information.
21. At what time do volunteers leave for their activity sites
A. 7:30 a.m. B. 8:00 a.m. C. 8:30 a.m. D. 9:00 a.m.
22. What do Lovely Friends volunteers do
A. Read books to children. B. Pick up garbage along the river.
C. Help plant bushes in parks. D. Spend time with animals.
23. What is the purpose of the passage
A. To attract volunteers. B. To present a festival.
C. To show a schedule. D. To introduce activities.
B
When I was a child, I drew a face. A grown-up corrected me quickly with a circle, round eyes, a seven-shaped nose and a curved mouth. I stood confused, for this cold, mechanical pattern felt nothing like the lively faces I knew in real life.
As I grew up, I kept wondering how to draw a real face. Once, I got a chance to ask people to draw each other following two rules: never lift the pencil, and never look down at the paper. They could only look at their partner. After a minute, the drawings were terrible but wonderful. Why Because they had drawn what they truly saw, not what they thought a face should look like. They also did something rare: they made eye-to-eye, face-to-face contact for almost a full minute without looking away. They slowed down, focused fully, and truly noticed another person. That was the secret to drawing “a real face”.
Later, as an illustrated journalist, I once planned a drawn story about how public libraries served the people. I explored every corner of the library and genuinely connected with the staff. I found with their intentional, public-spirited help, those seemingly ordinary facilities served people in far more meaningful puters that I assumed were for checking out books or emails were actually lifelines for people searching for jobs and housing. The sinks in the public restroom served as a laundromat(洗衣房) and showers for the homeless. The entirely new and rich truth contributed to my series of breathing drawings.
I do not hope everyone becomes an artist, but everyone can learn to see deeply. Slow down, pay attention, and truly observe; you will rediscover love for the world and all people around you. We urgently need this courage-to see each other and ourselves clearly, and to honor the real truth hidden in plain sight.
24. What confused the author in the first paragraph
A. A fixed concept. B. The adult’s criticism.
C. A sharp contrast. D. The unclear drawing rules.
25. Why were the drawings terrible but wonderful in paragraph 2
A. They were messy but detailed. B. They were rough but lively.
C. They appeared ugly but organized. D. They seemed simple but friendly.
26. What do the underlined words “the entirely new and rich truth” refer to in paragraph 3
A. More library service roles. B. Better maintenance of facilities.
C. Greater professional pride. D. Deeper exploration for good stories.
27. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Drawing a Magic. B. Discovering the Art.
C. Seeing the Real Face. D. Creating Fine Works.
C
On the top floor of a workshop in Athens, Greece, a team of artists are busy creating faithful copies of the famous statue of Alexander the Great and the Venus de Milo.
“Our work mostly ends up at gift shops around the world. Museums also ask us to make copies of artworks. Prices start at $24 for a small Venus statue and go as high as $11,560 for a faithful copy of it.” says Maria Zafeiri, an artist at the workshop for 30 years. “It’s exciting when our statues end up in a museum and thousands of eyes admire them. They bring even more visitors to Greece.”
Making copies of ancient Greek statues isn’t new. Researchers and artists began reproducing ancient Greek sculptures shortly after the National Archaeological Museum in Athens opened in 1829.
“The first copies were not for commercial reasons, but for scientific ones. Scholars wanted to study the ancients.” says Maria Zafeiri. “Later, everyone wanted statues in their house, above the fireplace. They were in all European living rooms.”
Some copies of ancient statues were terrible, but other reproductions were so faithful that they ended up in places like the Getty Museum in Los Angeles. In 2018, the museum determined its famous Kouros statue—supposed to date from 650 to 480 BC and bought for $6 million—was probably a forgery (赝品), and removed it from view. “There are methods to fool the experts.” Maria Zafeiri says. “Such forgeries create a false image of Greek culture and mislead researchers.”
But aren’t Maria Zafeiri and her workshop also producing forgeries “I think the difference between a forgery and a reproduction is the intention. There are reproductions of designer bags, but that becomes forgeries when the reproducer says they’re real.” says Maria Zafeiri. “Our shop just feeds the desire of travelers to own something lovely to pack up or ship home. A good reproduction can extend your trip. It’s similar to a photograph of yourself while on vacation, it brings you back to that beautiful day at the Acropolis.”
28. How does Maria Zafeiri most probably feel about her work
A. Ashamed. B. Proud. C. Bored. D. Dissatisfied.
29. Who were the targeted customers of the reproduced ancient Greek statues in the 1830s
A. Researchers. B. Businessmen. C. Souvenir seekers. D. Treasure hunters.
30. What can be inferred about the Kouros statue bought by the Getty Museum
A. The reproduction was worth the money. B. The museum had a lot of such forgeries.
C. It was probably from a skilled artist. D. It was created between 650 and 480 BC.
31. What sets a forgery apart from a reproduction according to Maria Zafeiri
A. The price. B. The material. C. The quality. D. The purpose.
D
Have you ever disliked a certain music style at first, yet grown to love it after listening many times Many people share this similar experience. Our music tastes are formed from childhood, but they are never fixed — they can be transformed as long as we are willing to keep listening to unfamiliar tunes.
Psychologists from a Canadian university carried out a study about people’s musical acceptance. They put forward the concept of a “music sensitive period”. This sensitive stage exists in kids aged 3 to 5. At this stage, children are far more likely to accept various unknown music genres without resistance. As kids grow older, this sensitive period fades little by little, and they become skeptical of unfamiliar songs or music types.
Even if the music sensitive period fades in early childhood, it can be reactivated later in life. The research data shows that kids who hear a new style of music 6 to 9 times will gradually develop fondness for it. The older people get, the more repeated listens they need to change their musical preferences. Researchers finally drew a conclusion: the music sensitive period never fully disappears permanently.
Repeated listening is the key to reopening one’s music sensitive window. Every time you listen to a strange song, your inner resistance to it will weaken a little bit. Gradually, the feeling of “not bad” will turn into real love for the music. A useful way to keep trying new music is mixing familiar elements into unfamiliar works. For example, adding your favorite singer’s voice into a new band’s songs can make strange music much more attractive. Once you get used to this new style, you won’t need the familiar bonus parts any longer.
To fall in love with a music style you once hated, you need to listen to it in different scenes and different moods. No matter how strange the rhythm or special the melody sounds, human beings are able to develop genuine love for almost all music styles. Never give up trying new music — you may end up finding your all-time favorite genre unexpectedly!
32. What does the Canadian study find about young kids aged 3-5
A. Kids refuse to listen to unfamiliar music naturally.
B. Kids build lifelong love once they hear a song once.
C. Kids easily accept different music when their sensitive period is open.
D. Kids without rich music exposure will have narrow music tastes forever.
33. The underlined word “skeptical” in Paragraph 2 means .
A. uneducated B. bored C. impatient D. doubtful
34. Why does the writer write Paragraph 4
A. To explain how singers improve their voice performance.
B. To prove people have no reason to refuse new music.
C. To remind readers it’s hard to mix different music styles.
D. To show people can widen music tastes with constant efforts.
35. What is the main idea of the whole passage
A. Listening to music repeatedly can change one’s music preference.
B. Adding favorite singers makes strange music easy to enjoy.
C. Strange rhythms stop people from enjoying new music.
D. Early childhood listening decides people’s lifelong music taste.
第二节 七选五（共5小题，每小题3.5分，满分17.5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。
Ways to Teach Kids Work Ethic Early
Ever watched your child try to get out of doing housework by making excuses If only the effort they put into avoiding responsibility could be redirected into, well, actual responsibility. In fact, building work ethic (道德) in kids doesn’t require military-style drills. Here are four simple and practical ways.
● Make housework part of the family routine.
Involve your child in the daily running of the house: tidying toys, feeding the dog, watering the plants. 36 When the tasks become as routine as brushing teeth, kids internalise that helping with housework is simply part of life.
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You can’t expect your child to tackle their tasks with enthusiasm while you’re complaining about loading the dishwasher. If your child sees you enjoying your work and taking pride in a job well done, they’re far more likely to do the same.
● Build determination through goals.
38 Sometimes you have to help them find their “thing.” Set small, achievable goals together with them and celebrate progress, not perfection. The trick is to let them struggle a bit — resist the urge to help fix things the moment they experience a setback.
● Treat mistakes as opportunities.
Few things strike fear into a child’s heart like the prospect of failing. The best way is to normalise mistakes as a natural part of learning. When kids mess up, don’t jump in with a rescue mission. 39
Teaching kids work ethic is to gently and consistently push them toward responsibility, determination, and pride in their efforts. 40 No worry. Those habits you’re building now are setting your child up for a lifetime of resilience (韧性) and satisfaction.
A. Help kids develop analytical skills.
B. Model the work ethic you want to see.
C. Instead, encourage them to do differently next time.
D. Sometimes, a cleaner living room is the best reward.
E. Progress can be slow, and you’ll wonder if it’s all sinking in.
F. Not every child is born with the willpower of a marathon runner.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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。
After graduation, I decided to take the gym seriously. Accompanied by a friend,I 41 a habit of walking on the treadmill(跑步机). I was 42 with our daily activities in the gym. My friend, however, became bored.
One day, he suggested that we 43 an outdoor sport. I was an uncoordinated(动作不协调的) person, so I 44 his idea.
But several weeks later, finally he 45 to lead me to step onto an outdoor racquetball(美式壁球) court. When I hit the ball, I sent it flying in every direction except the direction that I had 46 . Still, somehow, I tried hard to learn it and became 47 after constantly practicing.
“We’re not getting enough 48 on the treadmill. Why not play tennis to build up our body ” suggested my friend.
“Tennis I can’t play tennis! That 49 real skills!” I was firmly against his new 50 .
However, weeks later, I started playing tennis. After several months of painful practice, one day, as the ball came flying towards me, my racket and the ball met in what tennis players 51 as the “sweet spot”. I had 52 learned how to play tennis properly!
I learned a valuable 53 from these experiences. I can do whatever I set my mind on. I just need to put in efforts, and the results will 54 . And I become quite 55 about trying new things and I’m always filled with a sense of excitement.
41.A. changed B. started C. quit D. designed
42.A. confident B. bored C. satisfied D. careful
43.A. focus on B. take up C. make up D. check in
44.A. revised B. supported C. refused D. admired
45.A. failed B. planned C. preferred D. managed
46.A. imagined B. adapted C. wanted D. arranged
47.A. fluent B. impressive C. curious D. skillful
48.A. exercise B. adventure C. movement D. time
49.A. includes B. explores C. requires D. improves
50.A. behaviour B. strategy C. suggestion D. goal
51.A. view B. quote C. doubt D. express
52.A. obviously B. formally C. actually D. finally
53.A. lecture B. lesson C. message D. responsibility
54.A. slide B. contact C. follow D. narrow
55.A. calm B. positive C. confused D. shocked
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
In May 2013, a mother came to pick up her daughter at a California Valley High School. While 56 (park), she hit the car in front of her. She didn’t notice her daughter right behind the car. She backed so quickly that she ran right over the girl. 57 screamed as the car pinned(卡住) her in place.
The school’s baseball team 58 (practice) nearby at that time. When they heard the scream, they ran as fast as they could to the parking lot and then surrounded 59 car. They tried their best to lift the car clear off the ground so that the girl could be pulled to 60 (safe). It’s unbelievable that they could make it.
When we react to emergency or high pressure situations, our strength increases 61 (surprising). Our muscles, which normally work at some 65 percent of 62 (they) ability, manage much more when fueled by adrenaline(肾上腺素). Adrenaline heightens your perception(知觉). It seems 63 (slow) down time and makes you aware of danger. It also leaves you remembering details far more specifically than you would 64 any other situations.
This all adds up to a “superpower response” that lets people like these baseball 65 (player) achieve the impossible and save lives.
第三节 单句填空（共10小题；每空0.5分，满分5分）
66. As an (教育工作者), people often ask me how I know what is going on in the minds of my students.
67. A severe storm destroyed a natural (屏障) between the house and the lake.
68. She was so moved that tears began to run down her (脸颊).
69. My sister was against my suggestion while my brother was in (支持/赞同)of it.
70. A teacher should be good at making (推论) about other cases from one instance.
71. I have been convinced that the print media are more (可靠的) than television.
72. The boss (雇用)about 20 people to work for him yesterday.
73. A combination of (内部的) and external factors caused the company to close down.
74. They have been treated with this drug in clinical (试验).
75. He called them several times to (询问；打听)about job possibilities.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
76. 假定你是李华，你所在的城市今年新建了一个中国民俗文化主题公园(Chinese folk culture theme park)，请给你的留学生好友Rechel写信，邀请她一起到公园参观，内容包括：
1. 表明目的；
2. 行程安排及参观内容；
3. 注意事项。
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 Rechel,
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 （满分20分）
77. 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。
During a vacation one year, my mom and I left our home. We went on a two-week trip to the countryside where my mother had grown up. I was excited because I couldn’t wait to see my grandparents. The last time I had visited them was when I was only three years old. I also wished to go sightseeing, ride elephants, and do many more things there. They must be very wonderful.
With great wishes, we arrived at my grandparents’ house in the countryside. During the first several days, I stayed in their house for fun. But soon, I got bored. I wondered what adventures were in store for me. One morning I said to my mom, “I really want to go outside to play.” My mom replied, “Stephanie, today we’re going to a school. The children there are studying in poor conditions. I decided to use some of my own money to buy some school supplies (用品) for them.” Hearing that, I was a bit unhappy. “We can go out and play another day. Today we need to spend a little time helping these poor children,” Mom added. I had no choice but to agree.
A few minutes later, my mom drove me to the school. On the way, she said, “We’d first visit the school to know what kind of things these children want most. Then we’ll try to buy them.” I thought to myself: What a vacation I am having! I come here to go sightseeing, not do charity (慈善) work.
When we reached the school, I just couldn’t believe my eyes. There was only one small building, which looked as if it were a hundred years old. There was no playground,no parking lot…It was so small; the school I went back to home was a million times bigger. How unlucky the children here were! We met a teacher in the school, and my mom told him the purpose of our visit. The teacher was very glad and thanked us.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Then the teacher guided us into a classroom.
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Holding the shopping list, my mom and I headed for a store.
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高二英语周测9.20 答案
听力：1.C 2.C 3.B 4.C 5.A 6.C 7.A 8.C 9.B 10.A 11.B 12.C 13.A 14.C 15.B 16.A
阅读：21.C 22.D 23.A 24.C 25.B 26.A 27.C 28.B 29.A 30.C 31.D 32.C 33.D 34.D 35.A
七选五：36.A 37.C 38.G 39.D 40.F
完形：41.B 42.C 43.B 44.C 45.D 46.C 47.D 48.A 49.C 50.A 51.A 52.D 53.B 54.C 55.B
语法填空：56.parking 57.who 58.were practicing 59.the 60.safety
61.surprisingly 62.their 63.to slow 64.in 65.players
单词填空：66.educator 67.barrier 68.checks 69.favour 70.inferences
71.reliable 72.employed 73.internal 74.trials 75.inquire
应用文范文
Dear Rechel,
I can’t wait to share good news with you. A Chinese folk culture theme park has been built in my hometown. I’d like to invite you to visit it with me.
We can meet at the bus station at 8 next Saturday morning and set off. During the visit, we’ll learn about Chinese folk culture and experience various folk-art forms. We can see Chinese history changes and great society development, especially in the countryside.
When visiting, we should behave well and follow the rules. Don’t make noises or throw rubbish. I’m sure you’ll benefit from this visit. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
读后续写范文
Paragraph 1
Then the teacher guided us into a classroom. I found there were about twenty children. Their clothes were worn out, their school bags were just plastic ones. Immediately I felt sorry for them. The teacher introduced us and told them why we came here. Hearing that, all the children were excited and told us the things they had wanted for long, such as picture books, new pencils and so on. My mom made a list of these things.
Paragraph 2
Holding the shopping list, my mom and I headed for a store. There I helped my mom pick up the things on the list. And I decided to buy something for the children using my own pocket money. My mom praised me for it. Then I added some candies to our supplies. These children were so glad and they thanked us when receiving the gifts. Some of them started reading the picture books and sharing the candies right away. That day, I learned doing something meaningful for others could also be a wonderful thing.
听力原文
1.
M: Guess what Nora made it to the final of the singing competition. I’ll go and cheer her on this Friday.
W: Count me in. Who else is competing
M: Jack and Dave from Class 9, and Lauren from Class 11. It’s going to be a tough competition.
2.
M: What a perfect day for cycling. I know a beautiful riverside path. Let’s have a fun ride.
W: Well, I have my hands full today. I must review the notes. I’ll have a math test and a history test tomorrow.
3.
M: What should I wear for the outdoor concert
W: We can see a clear blue sky at the moment. However, there’s a chance of rain, and it might begin to blow late in the afternoon.
M: In that case, I’d better wear a jacket and bring a raincoat.
4.
M: Honey, what shall we have for dinner
W: I’m thinking about cooking that fish dish we ate during our trip to Hangzhou.
M: Good idea. Little Amy liked it. Well, how about cooking some vegetables too
5.
M: Oh no, the engine is making a strange noise. What should we do
W: Pull over right now. I’ll call the repair shop.
M: All right. I hope they can come quickly. We can’t be late for the meeting.
6-7
M: Henry, I failed my driving test again. I don’t want to take it for the third time.
W: What Did you forget to wear your seat belt again
W: No, this time I was so nervous that I didn’t pay attention to the traffic lights, and I was speeding.
M: That’s dangerous.
W: Yeah, I guess I’d better keep taking the bus to work.
M: The nearby subway station will be open to the public soon. Maybe you can take the subway in the future.
8-9
M: What a lovely vase, and the table looks perfect with the tablecloth. You really have good taste. Where did you find them
W: Thanks. The table was a housewarming gift from a friend. Since I couldn’t find a suitable tablecloth, I bought a piece of material online and made one myself. As for the vase, I got it at a secondhand market, and it cost only twenty yuan.
M: It’s such a great deal. The vase looks as good as new. What else does the market sell
W: Everything you could think of: clothes, shoes, books, and so on.
M: Good. I’ll go there and get a cap to match my new jacket.
W: Then let’s go there together. I also need a painting for my living room.
10-12
W: Hey Alice, how’s everything going
M: Hi Allen. Everything is all right, how about you
W: I’m on top of the world. I just got back from a long trip.
M: Where did you go
W: I went on a road trip across the country with my brother and sister. It was a week-long adventure with lots of stops. I visited some amazing places.
M: That sounds great. Have you been on any long trip lately
W: Actually, yes. I just returned from a two-week vacation with my mother in Europe. It was wonderful, but I must say the journey was pretty exhausting.
M: Europe sounds amazing. What were some of the highlights of your trip
W: Oh, so many. I loved wandering through the streets in Paris, and the food in Italy was fantastic. But honestly, the experience of visiting Berlin’s museums was the best part.
13-16
M: Thank you for joining us today, Miss Evans. Your latest novel is popular. Can you tell us what inspired you to write it
W: Thank you for having me. The inspiration came from my own experiences and the people I’ve met during my travels. I believe that everyone has a story to tell.
M: That’s fascinating. The characters in the novel are so attractive. How do you bring them to life on the page
W: I focus on describing their back stories and motivations. The process took a lot of time and effort, but it’s not like the tiredness and stress I felt when I wrote before. When I created these characters, I always had new and fun ideas, so I really enjoyed the process of writing this book.
M: Sounds good. Your writing often explores themes of identity and self-discovery. Why are these topics important to you
W: I think they are universal themes because almost everyone meets some difficulties in life. Exploring these themes allows me to connect with readers on a deeper level.
M: That’s true. Finally, do you have any plans to write a new novel
W: Actually, I’m working on a new novel that explores family relationships. It’s a bit different from my previous works, but I’m excited about the challenge.
M: I can’t wait to read it. Thank you for sharing your opinions with us.
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W: Heavy snow and freezing rain have brought lots of trouble across the UK. Several major airports were forced to cancel flights, and many key roads in the north of England couldn’t be used. With the weather set to stay stormy on Sunday, there is concern that many country communities could be cut off, with up to forty centimeters of snow on the ground. The National Grid, which manages the country’s electricity network, said it had been working to get power back across the country. The company’s live maps show power cuts in Birmingham in central England, Bristol in the west, and Cardiff in Wales. The road network was also heavily affected on what would have been a very busy day, as many families were returning home from the Christmas and New Year break, and students were heading back to universities. On the railways, many services were cancelled, with National Rail warning of trouble continuing into the working week. Many sporting events have already been put off, but the football match between Liverpool and Manchester United is still on, though there will be another inspection later.

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