济宁市2022-2023学年高二下学期7月期末考试
英语试题
注意事项：
I. 答卷前, 考生务必将百己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
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3. 考试结束后, 将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节, 满分30分)
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, 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 一小题。每段对话仅读一遍,
1. What will the man do next
A. Park the car. B. Get the telescope C. Draw some stars
2. When will the man get to know Tom
A. On Monday. B. On Tuesday C. On Wednesday
3. What is the man doing
A. Writing a resume B. Asking for advice C. Having an interview.
4. Who taught the woman to make cakes
A. Her sister B. Her mother C. Her grandmother.
5. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a furniture store B. In the speakers' house. C. In a restaurant
第二节 (共15小题；每小题1. 5分, 满分22. 5分)
听下面5段对话或独百。每段对话或独百后有几个小题, 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 不题5秒钟；听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独百读两遍。
所第6段材料, 回答第6、7题,
6. What are the club members mainly occupied with
A. Practicing painting
B. Appreciating pictures
C. Taking part in competitions
7. When will the girl go to the club
A. At 3:00 pm B. At 4:30 pm. C. At 6:00 pm
听第7段材料, 回答第8至10题。
8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates, B. Co workers. C. Husband and wife
9. What does the man ask the woman to do'
A. Make a list. B. Do some shopping C. Give him a lift.
10. What is a must-buy item
A. A mirror B. Cleaning liquid C. A special cloth.
听第8段材料, 回答第11至14题。
11. When is the woman supposed to hand in her essay
A. By next Monday. B. By next Tuesday C. By next Friday
12. Why can't the woman visit the exhibition with the man
A. She needs to make up the missed work.
B. She is not feeling quite comfortable.
C. She is engaged in a performance.
13. How does the man find his college life
A. Busy and demanding. B. Routine and boring. C. Rich and varied.
14. What does the woman want to do next Wednesday
A. See an exhibition, B. Go to a dance C. Watch a play
听第9段材料, 回答第15至17题。
15. Why did Noah start horse-riding
A. To get pleasure from it.
B. To develop his interest in it.
C. To defeat his fear of animals.
16. What benefit has Noah got from horse-riding
A. He's more energetic. B. He's more patient. C. He's fitter
17. What would Noah like to do when he's older
A. Work as a horse trainer.
B. Participate in more races.
C. Teach children to ride horses.
听第10段材料, 回答第18至20题。
18. What is the speaker's studio
A. The waste station. B. The gallery. C. His tiny flat,
19. What does the speaker do every morning
A. He does some painting. B. He collects waste. C. He goes shopping.
20. What is the speaker mainly talking about
A. His job. B. His hobby C. His college life.
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。
A
Harvard University Online Courses
★CS50's Introduction to Game Development
Learn about the development of 2D and 3D interactive games in this hands-on course, as you explore the design of games such as Super Mario Bros. , Angry Birds and more. By class's end, you'll have programmed several of your own games and gained a thorough understanding of the basics of game design and development.
· Duration:12 weeks long · Time commitment: 6-9 hours per week
· Subject: Programming · Instructor: David J. Malan
★Ancient Egyptian Art and Archaeology
Explore the history and art surrounding the famous Egyptian Pyramids at Giza. Join us on this online journey to ancient Egypt's most famous site as we uncover the history and significance of Giza, and use new digital techniques to unlock secrets of its ancient temples.
·Duration:8 weeks long ·Time commitment: 2-4 hours per week
· Subject: Art &. Design · Instructor: Peter Der Manuelian
★Backyard Meteorology: The Science of Weather
This course will explore the science behind weather systems by teaching the observational skills needed to make a forecast without using instruments or computer models. We'll discuss the physical processes driving weather and the global forces that shape global climate systems.
· Duration: 6 weeks long · Time commitment: 5 hours per week
· Subject: Science · Instructor: John Huth
★The Health Effects of Climate Change
Learn how global warming impacts human health, and the ways we can lessen those impacts. This course is not an elegy (挽歌)for the planet, but a call to action. Register now to learn what you can do to reduce the harm caused by global warming.
· Duration: 7 weeks long · Time commitment: 3-5 hours per week
· Subject: Health · Instructor: Aaron Bernstein
21. What will be taught in CS50's Introduction to Game Development
A. Interactive game programming. B. History of hands-on courses
C. Development of VR equipment D. Social interaction skills
22. Who is probably a historian according to the text
A. David J. Malan B. Peter Der Manuelian
C. John Huth D. Aaron Bernstein
23. Which course offers effective measures to deal with global warming
A. CS50's Introduction to Game Development
B. Ancient Egyptian Art and Archaeologs
C. Backyard Meteorology: The Science of Weather
D. The Health Effects of Climate Change
B
I spent time at my father's house and mountain cabin this weekend, both of which have plug -in electric kettles. I enjoyed how quickly they boiled water, plus it's kind of nice to not have to run across the house to stop the unbearable scream of the whistle( 哨 声 ) , My father was shocked that I didn't own one, but I explained that I value the classic design of my Revere Ware kettle and I enjoy boiling water on the stove for my tea.
However, I'm nothing if not practical. I have a gas stove and the price of natural gas has been coming up, which isn't ending any time soon. We're not as bad as Europe, where people are removing their beloved stoves due to skyrocketing gas prices, but it's certainly worth considering the cost of gas vs. electricity. The gas company is rolling out a 25% rate increase, which made me dive down this rabbit hole.
It's not easy to compare gas to electric costs, as an electric kettle uses 1. 5 kilowatts to boil water and it takes 6428 British therm units (BTUs)to boil water using a standard gas stove. Of course, the gas company uses "therms", and there are 1. 00024e-5 therms in one BTU. 1 kWh=0. 0341296 therms and I pay 14.47e/kWh for electricity and 61. 458≠/therm for gas. So you can see why you almost need an advanced mathematics degree to puzzle out the cost of heating a kettle on the gas stove vs. a plug-in electric. Of course you also have to consider that you're not actually boiling water for a full hour
I never got even close to a point where I could do the math, but I did come to the conclusion that I could stop mindlessly filling the entire kettle when I'm having just a single cup of tea. Plus my low-tech kettle was produced without planned obsolescence( 过 时 )and should last for a very long time. No additional purchases necessary.
24. What does the author think of her father's electric kettles
A. They cause annoying noise B. They are inconvenient to use
C. They are classic in design. D. They lose some traditional flavor
25. What do the underlined words "dive down this rabbit hole" probably mean in paragraph 2
A. Hold a negative attitude to life. B. Consider moving somewhere else
C. Get into an awkward situation. D. Study how to escape like a rabbit
26. Why are the figures mentioned in paragraph 3
A. To stress an advanced math degree is rewarding
B. To show it's hard to make an economical choice
C. To prove the gas company has overcharged users
D. To explain the author is a price-sensitive consumer
27. What might the author do with her old kettle
A. Keep using it. B. Upgrade it. C. Replace it. D. Sell it
C
Older adults often complain about the loss of the good old days when neighbors were friends instead of strangers, and everyone in the neighborhood left their doors unlocked. While home security is one thing, interesting new research out of Rutgers University has found that feeling connected to one's neighbors appears to promote better health outcomes.
About 27 percent of people aged 60 or older live alone in the USA, according to the Pew Research Center. Living alone has been linked to a number of unfavourable health outcomes such as heart disease, depression, and poor overall biological health. So, researchers believed it important to identify which factors may or may not help reduce the negative effects of living alone.
The project focused on neighborhood cohesion(凝聚力 )among Chinese Americans living within the greater Chicago area. Study authors investigated if perceptions of trust and connection among neighbors had an impact on the death risk among that population. Subjects living alone, and reporting minimal interactions or connections with their neighbors, had a 48.5 percent increased risk of death in comparison to those living with other people Meanwhile, people who lived alone and reported strong cohesion with their neighborhood displayed death risks very similar to those living with others.
Establishing a clearer understanding of how different types of neighborhoods may influence locals' health outcomes can help in the creation of new social policies and public health initiatives aimed at promoting better, more inclusive neighborhood environments.
"Our findings show the particular challenges faced by older adults who live alone in communities with little interaction, " concludes Yanping Jiang, author of the study. Enhancing neighborhood cohesion may be a promising way to reduce early death for older adults. "
Future studies should focus on additional contributors involved in neighborhoods, and how they may or may not influence the health of older adults. On an individual level, we can all do our part. Consider being just a little friendlier to your neighbors, especially those who live alone.
28. What can we learn about old people living alone in America
A. They account for 27% of the US population.
B. They are responsible for social insecurity.
C. Their health deserves more attention.
D. Their problems are quite uncommon
29. What contributes to lower death risks among the old according to the study
A. The number of family members B. Neighbours’ health conditions
C. A strong connection with nature D. An interelativeship with the neighbours
30. What do the researchers plan to do next
A. Widen the range of subjects. B. Focus on seniors'
C. Identify other potential factors D. Establish better health students
31. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. Get to Know Your Neighbors B. Watch Your Overall
C. Choose a Safer Neighborhood D. Say No to Living Alone
D
Type in words like "a chocolate bar riding a bicycle in the style of Picasso" and articial intelligence tools like Stable Diffusion can produce an image for you in seconds. They do so by integrating elements from the vast libraries of digitally available images and artwork from across the Internet that they have been trained on.
But in doing so, are those AI tools violating(侵犯) the copyrights of the artists behind those images That question is at the heart of two new lawsuits.
Last week, Getty Images announced that it has initiated legal action against Stability AI the maker of Stable Diffusion. Getty Images claims that the company has copied millions of its images and "chosen to ignore practicable licensing options and long-standing legal protections in pursuit of their stand alone commercial interests". Stability AI was also named as a defendant in a class action lawsuit in San Francisco by three visual artists on behalf of tha visual arts community. Both lawsuits argue that AI image generators unjustly steal from artists, using their work without crediting or rewarding them.
"The harm to artists is not conjectural—works generated by AI Image Products 'in the style' of a particular artist are already sold on the Internet, " the class action lawsuit states, In response to the artists' lawsuit, a spokesperson for Stability AI says the company takes these matters seriously and that "anyone that believes that this isn't fair use does not understand the technology and misunderstands the law.
Midjourney CEO David Holz compared the process behind his image generating service to the process behind human creativity, which often involves drawing inspiration from other artists. "Can a person look at somebody else's picture and learn from it and make a similar picture " Holz said. "Obviously, it's allowed for people and if it wasn't, then it would destroy the whole professional art industry, probably the nonprofessional industry too.
32. Which best describes Stable Diffusion according to paragraph 1
A. Controversial. B. Original C. Efficient D. Amusing
33. The two lawsuits against Stability AI focus on whether _______________.
A. AI tools need legal protections B. there is profit-sharing conflict
C. commercialism does harm to art D. copyright issues are involved
34. What does the underlined word "conjectural" in paragraph 4 probably mean
A. Deep-rooted. B. Made-up C. Far-reaching D. Eye-catching
35. What does David Holz want to express
A. AI images exist for a good reason
B. AI tools may destroy the art industry.
C. There's a similarity among Al images
D. Technology benefits human creativity.
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。
While "televet" services have been available for some years now, their popularity has exploded since COVID, 36__________ But Britain has recently welcomed this style of vet ( 兽 医 )care service with open arms.
Televet consults can be done over the Internet through typed chats or video calls, or can be conducted over the phone. 37 ____________This is especially true for patients who dislike travelling and who become anxious in the clinic.
There are a range of consults that can be safely and easily done remotely, including some post-operation checks, behavioral consults and weight clinics. Owners generally feel more relaxed when reporting from their home. 38__________ We all know how tricky it is to get an unwilling cat into a carrier.
It is sometimes useful for owners to send photos and videos for the vet to assess. When possible, these should be uploaded prior to the consultation starting to ensure the vet has had time to view them. Photos must be taken in good lighting and the animal should be still to avoid blur(模糊). 39 ____________
As well as those services offered by an owner's clinic, there are also online vets who ar not connected with clinics. This sort of service can be especially useful during non-working hours, when an owner needs advice but their regular clinic is closed.
40___________ A pet which is unwell needs to be examined and evaluated at the clinic. This is not only so a vet can get a feel for how unwell they are, but also so medical tests can be run. On top of this, minor procedures like claw clipping and vaccinating cannot be done remotely.
A. And it can save them time and trouble.
B. They have become an instant hit around the globe.
C. They were once seen as more of an American offering.
D. Otherwise, it might make the images trickier to interpret.
E. Televet services have both advantages and disadvantages.
F. Nevertheless, in-person consults will never be completely replaced
G. For owner and vet alike, remote consultation can be more convenient
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人空白处的最佳选项。
On a spring day last year, I stood in the back of the cafeteria at the middle school where I worked. While the students were eating lunch, one of our teachers took the stage next to a load of 41items. "Today is Lost and Found Day, " she said. "I'm going to 42 these things up, and if you see something that 43 you, please come get it. "I must have missed the 44, but I'd been all ears.
As the teacher held up hats, gloves and backpacks, my mind 45 -as it often did-to my 24-year-old son, Jake. He was serving in a voluntary program in South Africa. I hadn't seen him in more than a year, but we were 46 him home in just a few days. It 47seemed real, and I couldn't wait to have him in my arms.
My 48 was drawn back to the teacher onstage. "There's just one more, " she called out. She pulled back the stage 49. "Who does this belong to "Jake was standing there wearing a(n) 50 smile and holding a bunch of flowers. I tried 51 to hold back the tears as he hurried toward me. The students 52 and cheered. I threw my arms around him, more 53 than amazed. "You're here, " I said in a trembling voice. "I can't believe you're here. "
I hadn't missed the announcement. Jake had 54 the whole thing with the school just to 55 me. It was a homecoming I'd never forget.
41. A. unwanted B. unused C. unprocessed D. unclaimed
42. A. add B. hold C. tie D. pack
43. A. belongs to B. appeals to C. applies to D. occurs to
44. A. opportunity B. deadline C. performance D. announcement
45. A. replied B. raced C. wandered D. adapted
46. A. inviting B. urging C. expecting D. rushing
47. A. hardly B. probably C. simply D. frequently
48. A. son B. student C. attention D. memory
49. A. fright B. worker C. carpet D. curtain
50. A. huge B. puzzled C. forced D. confident
51. A. in private B. in advance C. in vain D. in return
52. A. laughed B. clapped C. interrupted D. separated
53. A. overjoyed B. satisfied C. alarmed D. embarrassed
54. A. missed B. planned C. postponed D. recalled
55. A. honour B. comfort C. inspire D. surprise
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。
The knot button, 盘 扣in Chinese, is a distinctive feature of traditional Chinese clothing Eyen today, it is still 56 ________ (high) visible on garments like qi pao—cheongsam. Though normally 57_________ (associate)with tradition, the knot buttons are currently enjoying renewed popularity.
The history of knot buttons dates back to the prehistoric era, in 58________ ropes were firs used as a primitive form of belts. In the 4th century BC, the knot button took 59_________ (it) present form and remained largely unchanged until the Qing Dynasty. In the second half of the 17th century, jackets and cheongsam of the Manchurian ruling class had 60________ wider use of knot buttons.
Knot buttons come in wide 61 __________(variety)of forms, ranging from plain and simple straight knots to graceful flowery knots. However, generally speaking, the two major groups are distinguished 62 ___________ the basis of functions and decorations.
Recent years 63__________ (see)a comeback of knot buttons in contemporary clothing. Knot buttons of various shapes and sizes, 64_________ (represent)the creativity of their makers, are being used on different types of garments. The use of Chinese aesthetics( 美 学 )and cultural heritage can attract both Chinese and foreigners who admire the beauty and 65________ (unique)
of Chinese culture.
第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第 一 节 ( 满 分 1 5 分 )
假定你是李华, 你校英文网站公开征集“中学生职业规划”稿件。请以"Career Planning"为 题, 写一篇短文投稿。内容包括：
1 . 职业规划的意义；
2 . 中学生职业规划现状；
3 . 给中学生的建议。
注意：
1 . 写作词数应为80个左右；
2 . 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Career Planning
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第 二 节 ( 满 分 2 5 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 。
It was a beautiful sunny day when Martin went out into the backyard. It would have been a perfect day to play. But Martin wasn't out there to play.
Two months before, so interested had Martin been in playing the flute( 长 笛 )that he asked his mother to buy him the expensive flute and promised to practice at least thirty minutes every day. But it can be difficult to concentrate on a flute when your room is full of cool stuff like a TV, video games and the Internet. So Martin's mother sent him to the backyard to practice, where there would be no distractions( 分 心 的 事 物 ) .
Martin sat down on the grass and brought the flute to his lips. He began doing his fingering exercises with his eyes closed. You have to close your eyes when you want to concentrate on stuff. Anyway, he played for a good forty or fifty seconds before he heard a familiar sound:"Hey, Martin!"
He looked in the direction of the voice and saw the face of his friend, his next-door neighbor, Kris, who was smiling at him from the fence.
"I just got a new movie!" he said. "Want to come over and check it out "
Well, that was exactly what Martin wanted to do. He loved movies but he shook his head and said sorry. Kris seemed disappointed that Martin had said no. But he also understood that Martin had to practice a lot when learning a musical instrument. So he left and watched the film by himself
Martin was alone with his flute. He closed his eyes and started his fingering exercises again. But he couldn't concentrate. He wasn't anything like his father, a biologist. Martin had been to his lab many times. He couldn't understand why his father could concentrate on his researches for so long a time. When he was thinking, his father came over
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。
His father smiled when he noticed Martin's absent-mindedness.
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Martin felt ashamed and then he nodded, saying he hoped to be a great flute player.
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英语试题参考答案及评分标准
第一部分 听力
1-5 BCCBA 6-10 BACAC 11-15 CACBA 16-20 BACAB
第二部分 阅读
第一节
21-23 ABD 24-27 DCBA 28-31 CDCA 32-35 CDBA
第二节
36-40 CGADF
第三部分语言运用
第一节
41-45 DBADC 46-50 CACDA 51-55 CBABD
第二节
56. highly 57. associated 58. which 59. its 60. a
61. varieties 62. on 63. have seen 64. representing 65. uniqueness
第四部分 写作
第一节
Career Planning
Career planning is an essential exercise for senior students, because career is a crucial part of who we are, thus defining our future life to some extent.
Unfortunately, many students struggle with career planning with just a few ideas bouncing around in their heads, leading to stress or lack of motivation. To overcome these challenges, we students can complete a "career aptitude test" to get some insight on a possible career. If still in a dilemma, we can turn to parents or teachers for advice.
By prioritizing career planning, we are bound to excel in our academic and personal lives.
第二节
His father smiled when he noticed Martin's absent-mindedness. He sat beside Martin, which made the young boy a little nervous. He was afraid that his father would blame him. Instead, Dad gently said, "When I was about your age, I had a strong passion for everything to do with nature. Interest comes first. But daily persistence is equally important. That makes what I am today. I think you should ask yourself one question: Are you really interested in playing the flute and becoming a good flute player "
Martin felt ashamed and then he nodded, saying he hoped to be a great flute player. Throwing his father a determined look, Martin took a deep breath and set his mind to the flute. So absorbed was he in the playing that he forgot about the time. Thirty minutes passed in a flash, which turned out to be unexpectedly enjoyable. It was right then that Martin realized if he moved forward every day with the same passion, persistence and drive that had brought him this far, he could reach his goal of being a great flute player.
录音原文
Text 1
W:I have never been to a place like this.
M:This is the best place around to get a good look at the stars. I'm going to fetch the telescope for you. It's in my car.
Text 2
M:Do you know the boy in the green T-shirt
W:Of course. That's my brother Tom. Do you want me to introduce you to him
M:Not now. Monday is my busy day. I have a lot to do tomorrow as well. How about the day after tomorrow
Text 3
W:Do you have any experience in doing this kind of work, Mr. Jacobs
M:I'm afraid not, but I've always been interested in it. And I have a lot of other experience, as you can see from my resume.
Text4
M:This cake is delicious. It must be from Fantasy Bakery on Broadway.
W:Actually, I made it myself, My mother taught my sister and me to make cakes when we were little girls. As a tradition in my family, she learned to make cakes from my grandmother.
Text 5
M:This dinner table is big enough for our family with two adults and four kids.
W:Looks great! It's wonderful to have dinner at it.
M:And the price is reasonable. I didn't expect to find such a cheap one. Let's take it now.
Text 6
W:Hi, John. You are a member of our school painting club, aren't you
M:Yes, I am.
W:Do you often paint in the club
M:Yes, but what we do most of the time is appreciate pictures.
W:That sounds fun.
M:Our club often holds painting competitions. I hope to win a prize in the competition next month.
W:Good luck! By the way, I'd like to join your club. When is it open
M:It is open from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm on Tuesday and from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm on Thursday.
W:Great! I will go to the club at 3:00 pm this afternoon.
Text 7
W:Look at our room! It is in a dreadful mess. We must have a big cleaning this weekend.
M:OK.
W:But before that, we should do some preparation first. Could you please buy something
after work tomorrow Such as cloth, cleaning liquid, and …
M:Perhaps you'd better give me a list. I don't think I could keep all of them in mind.
W: OK. I will give you a list later.
M:By the way, I guess we have cleaning liquid at home, which we bought last month, remember'
W:Oh, yes, so we don't have to buy it this time.
M:As for cloth, do you really need it
W:Yes, it's used for cleaning the screen of the computer and mirror, of course. We should use a special cloth.
M:I see
Text 8
M:You seem busy.
W:You can't imagine what I have to finish by next Monday! This literature course is so difficult, I have to read two novels by next Monday and hand in a 3, 000-word essay by next Friday.
M:So you don't want to go to an exhibition with me this Saturday
W:I'd love to, but I'm already behind with my writing class because I had a cold for a week and missed a few lessons. You seem to have loads of free time.
M:Well, I just don't have as much academic work as you. My college life is colorful compared with yours. There are varieties of live performances as an art major.
W:Yes. I'm bored with the life of reading and writing every day.
M:Why don't we stop talking Just work now. If you have finished everything on Sunday, we could go to see that new play next Tuesday.
W:Okay. I'll try. And I don't want to miss the student ball next Wednesday.
Text 9
W: Noah, why did you start horse-riding
M:Well, as a small child, I never had much interest in horses, though I wasn't scared of them. My older sister started horse-riding lessons. I saw the look on her face when she came home—really cheerful, so that's why I decided to try it.
W:Do you think horse-riding makes you fitter
M: Actually I was always pretty fit because I liked walking, but being with horses so much has made me calmer and more willing to wait for things.
W:Do you take part in horse-riding competitions
M:Yeah. I thought they were just for people who own their horses, but you can borrow or even hire one easily enough. And I met lots of friends there.
W:Will you carry on riding when you're older
M:My family suggested I could teach the little kids at the club to ride, but what really attracts me is the idea of training horses, you know, the ones they use for races.
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M:Hello, everyone. I am Wei Guangming, an ordinary waste collector, born in China's Anhui Province in 1972. I have worked in Shaoxing for over ten years. Now I live in a 15 square-meter flat in the city. It is my personal art studio, too. Many people know me because of my oil painting skills. In the past I taught myself how to do oil paintings during my free time. Now I am excellent at oil painting. Up till now, I have completed over 1, 000 oil paintings. Many of them have been ordered by my customers. I am able to receive plenty of painting orders, about 30 paintings each month. I send most of my income to my family living in my hometown. I only leave myself a little to buy some necessary things. Every day, I get up at six in the morning to start my daily painting routine . Then I spend the whole afternoon working as a waste collector . I love painting very much. And my dream is to go to an art college to learn painting.
