高2024届第14次适应性训练
英语试题
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 do we know about Tom
A. He’s finished a piano lesson.
B. He loves playing the guitar.
C. He plays drums in a band.
2. Where are the speakers probably
A. At a café. B. At a university. C. At an animal shelter.
3. How can the man’s recipe be described
A. It’s a reward. B. It’s a success. C. It’s a problem.
4. What do the speakers have in common
A. They are both big readers.
B. They are both in the library.
C. They both have just finished a book.
5. What is the woman’s duty in the event
A. To make food. B. To play in the band. C. To give directions.
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. Why was it difficult to rescue the cat
A. It was too scared to move.
B. It was hurt by the branches.
C. It was in the top of a tree.
7. What did the man do to rescue the cat
A. He got a neighbor to help him.
B. He borrowed a ladder.
C. He climbed the tree.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the woman doing
A. Conducting an interview.
B. Reporting some news.
C. Organizing an event.
9. What is Charles Martin’s family mainly worried about
A. That his health condition will become worse.
B. That his duties at home and school will be affected.
C. That his efforts in the community won’t be recognized.
10. How does Charles Martin plan to remove his family’s concerns
A. By talking to his teacher.
B. By quitting the community project.
C. By involving his family in community work.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What are the speakers
A. A player and a coach. B. Football fans. C. TV sports reporters.
12. What causes the current situation of the game according to the man
A. Bad defense. B. Poor passing. C. Certain players.
13. What does the woman think will happen at the end of the game
A. The visiting team will win.
B. The game will end in a draw.
C. The home team will win by two goals.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the main topic of the conversation
A. The working life. B. College experience. C. Hobbies.
15. How long has the man been at university
A. About four months. B. About six months. C. About eight months.
16. What is the biggest issue for the man
A. The stress of exams. B. The shortage of money.
C. The loads of assignments.
17. When does the man find time to relax
A. On weekends. B. Right after exams. C. After work.
听第10段材料, 回答第18至 20题。
18. How did the speaker become a photographer in demand
A. By teaching in workshops.
B. By starting a business.
C. By taking small jobs.
19. What challenge did the speaker face
A. The stress of producing perfect work.
B. Decreased interest in photography.
C. Constantly changing hobbies.
20. What is included in the speaker’s future plans for his career
A. Expanding the business.
B. Taking photography trips abroad.
C. Finding out more forms of photography.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Auctions（拍卖行） are everywhere. Here are just a few standouts and some of the areas they specialize in. All have brick-and-mortar（实体的） sales rooms in addition to online buying.
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Headquarters: Chicago
Founded: 1982
Best bets: contemporary art, jewelry
The founder, Leslie Hindman, has been on an expansion kick from her Chicago base and now runs eight offices across the country. Ms. Hindman said that plenty of items sell at her house for around $ 500. As in the auction world generally, jewelry and contemporary art receive lots of attention from bidders（出价者）, and in 2017 a diamond ring sold for $ 97,000.
Swann Auction Galleries
Headquarters: New York
Founded: 1941
Best bets: books, works on paper, African-American art
Founded as a rare-book auctioneer, Swann still holds dozens of such sales a year. The president, Nicholas D. Lowry, noted that Swann was the first auction house to sell old photographs, in 1952. The house has also had a department of African-American art for 12 years.
Stair Galleries
Headquarters: Hudson, N. Y.
Founded: 2001
Best bets: English and Continental furniture and paintings, modern and contemporary art
Colin Stair, the founder and president, comes from a long line of antiques dealers. Stair is frequented by dealers and bargain hunters, and it’s a place to find interesting things like a George II carved walnut wing armchair, coming up as part of a sale on April 28 and 29.
Heritage Auctions
Headquarters: Dallas
Founded: 1983
Best bets: coins, sports memorabilia, movie posters
With roots in coin auctions, Heritage has grown quite large. But their bread and butter are items that the company president, Greg Rohan, calls “the kinds of things that everyone has.” “People aren’t buying what we’re selling for decoration or for resale,” he added. “They’re buying things they absolutely love.”
21. At which place can you buy old photographs
A. Swann Auction Galleries. B. Leslie Hindman Auctioneers.
C. Stair Galleries. D. Heritage Auctions.
22. Who once sold antiques
A. Greg Rohan. B. Colin Stair.
C. Leslie Hindman. D. Nicholas D. Lowry.
23. What can be learned about these auctions
A. They are all run by local people. B. They are all located in New York.
C. They all have online shops. D. They all sell valuable artworks.
B
In 1947 a group of famous people from the art world headed by an Austrian conductor decided to hold an international festival of music, dance and theatre in Edinburgh. The idea was to reunite Europe after the Second World War.
At the same time, the “Fringe” appeared as a rival to the official festival. Eight theatre groups turned up uninvited in 1947, in the belief that everyone should have the right to perform, and they did so in a public house disused for years.
Soon, groups of students firstly from Edinburgh University, and later from the universities of Oxford and Cambridge, Durham and Birmingham were making the journey to the Scottish capital each summer to perform theatre by little-known writers of plays in small church halls to the people of Edinburgh.
Today the “Fringe”, once less recognized, has far outgrow n the festival with around 1,500 performances of theatre, music and dance on every one of the 21 days it lasts. And years early as 1959, with only 19 theatre groups performing, some said it was getting too big.
A paid administrator was first employed only in 1971, and today there are eight administrators working all year round and the number rises to 150 during August itself. Last year there were 200 places housing 1,695 shows by over 600 different groups from 50 different countries. More than 1.25 million tickets were sold.
24. What was the purpose of Edinburgh Festival at the beginning
A. To bring Europe together again. B. To honor heroes of World War II.
C. To introduce young theatre groups. D. To attract great artists from Europe.
25. What does the underlined word “rival” in Paragraph 2 refer to
A. Requirement. B. Chance. C. Plan. D. Challenge.
26. Who joined the “Fringe” after it appeared
A. Popular writers B. University students.
C. Artists from around the world. D. Performers of music and dance.
27. What may we learn from the text about Edinburgh Festival
A. It has gone beyond an art festival. B. It has become a non-official event.
C. It keeps growing rapidly. D. It gives shows all year round.
C
It happened to me recently. I was telling someone how much I had enjoyed reading Barack Obama’s Dreams From My Father and how it had changed my views of our President. A friend I was talking to agreed with me that it was, in his words, “a brilliantly（精彩地） written book”. However, he then went on to talk about Mr. Obama in a way which suggested he had no idea of his background at all. I sensed that I was talking to a book liar.
And it seems that my friend is not the only one. Approximately two thirds of people have lied about reading a book which they haven’t. In the World Book Day’s “Report on Guilty Secrets”, Dreams From My Father is at number 9. The report lists ten books, and various authors, which people have lied about reading, and as I’m not one to lie too often （I’d hate to be caught out ）, I’ll admit here and now that I haven’t read the entire top ten. But I am pleased to say that, unlike 42 percent of people, I have read the book at number one, George Orwell’s 1984. I think it’s really brilliant.
The World Book Day report also has some other interesting information in it. It says that many people lie about having read Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Fyodor Dostoevsky （I haven’t read him, but haven’t lied about it either） and Herman Melville.
Asked why they lied, the most common reason was to “impress” someone they were speaking to. This could be tricky if the conversation became more in depth!
But when asked which authors they actually enjoy, people named J. k. Rowling, John Grisham, Sophie Kinsella （oh, the big sellers, in other words）. Forty-two percent of people asked admitted they turned to the back of the book to read the end before finishing the story （I’ll come clean: I do this and am astonished that 58 percent said they had never done so）.
28. How did the author find his friend a book liar
A. By judging his manner of speaking. B. By looking into his background.
C. By mentioning a famous name. D. By discussing the book itself.
29. Which of the following is a “guilty secret” according to the World Book Day report
A. Charles Dickens is very low on the top-ten list.
B.42% of people pretended to have read 1984.
C. The author admitted having read 9 books.
D. Dreams From My Father is hardly read.
30. Why does a person lie about reading
A. To control the conversation. B. To appear knowledgeable.
C. To learn about the book. D. To make more friends.
31. What is the author’s attitude to 58% of readers
A. Favorable. B. Uncaring. C. Doubtful. D. Friendly.
D
California has lost half its big trees since the 1930s, according to a study to be published Tuesday and climate change seems to be a major factor.
The number of trees larger than two feet across has declined by 50 percent on more than 46,000 square miles of California forests, the new study finds. No area was spared or unaffected, from the foggy northern coast to the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the San Gabriels above Los Angeles. In the Sierra high country, the number of big trees has fallen by more than 55 percent; in parts of southern California the decline was nearly 75 percent.
Many factors contributed to the decline, said Patrick Mclntyre, an ecologist who was the lead author of the study. Woodcutters targeted big trees. Housing development pushed into the woods. Aggressive wildfire control has left California forests crowded with small trees that compete with big trees for resources.
But in comparing a study of California forests done in the 1920s and 1930s with another one between 2001 and 2010, Mclntyre and his colleagues documented a widespread death of big trees that was evident even in wild lands protected from woodcutting or development.
The loss of big trees was greatest in areas where trees had suffered the greatest water shortage. The researchers figured out water stress with a computer model that calculated how much water trees were getting in comparison with how much they needed, taking into account such things as rainfall, air temperature, dampness of soil, and the timing of snowmelt（融雪）.
Since the 1930s, McIntyre said, the biggest factors driving up water stress in the state have been rising temperatures, which cause trees to lose more water to the air, and earlier snowmelt, which reduces the water supply available to trees during the dry season.
32. What is the second paragraph mainly about
A. The influence of farming on big trees in California.
B. The distribution of big trees in California forests.
C. The increasing variety of California big trees.
D. The seriousness of big-tree loss in California.
33. Which of the following is well - intentioned but may be bad for big trees
A. Ecological studies of forests. B. Banning woodcutting.
C. Limiting housing development. D. Fire control measures.
34. What is a major cause of the water shortage according to Melntyre
A. Inadequate snowmelt. B. A longer dry season.
C. A warmer climate. D. Dampness of the air.
35. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. California’s Forests: Where Have All the Big Trees Gone
B. Cutting of Big Trees to Be Prohibited in California Soon
C. Why Are the Big Trees Important to California Forests
D. Patrick Mclntyre: Grow More Big Trees in California
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余项。
How to Make Your Writing Flow
Writing flow refers to how smoothly text flows from one sentence to the next and one paragraph to another. 36 On the other hand, choppy（不连贯的） writing lacking flow disrupts the reading experience. Luckily, you have the tips below to improve the flow of your writing.
1. Vary your sentence structure.
Using only short, choppy sentences creates a disconnected rhythm that disrupts the flow, while a series of long, complex sentences overwhelm readers. 37 Varying sentence structure keeps readers engaged and creates natural movement from one idea to the next.
2. Use transition words and phrases.
Transition words and phrases act like bridges between sentences and paragraphs. They create logical connections between ideas. Use transitions like “however”, “therefore”, “similarly”, and “in contrast” to glue sentences and paragraphs together smoothly. 38
3. Structure paragraphs around a central idea.
39 The supporting sentences in the paragraph should work together to explain, develop, or argue that central idea. This creates cohesion within paragraphs and connects them to each other logically. Use topic sentences to introduce the main idea of each paragraph. Paragraphs structured around a singular focus improve writing flow and readability
4. 40
Revisiting writing with fresh eyes make flaws in flow and transitions more noticeable. Let your drafts rest for a day or two to prevent getting stuck reworking the same passage repeatedly. Approaching writing anew allows you to evaluate flow and smooth out imperfections with distance and objectivity.
A. Don’t leave out the revising process.
B. Let completed drafts rest before editing.
C. The key is to mix sentence lengths to create fluid variety.
D. Place them at the beginning of a sentence or between independent clauses.
E. Flowing writing maintains the continuity of ideas and transitions logically.
F. Each paragraph should have a controlling idea relating to your overall theme.
G. As a writer, it is our responsibility to present our readers with a central idea.
第三节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A Race Against Death
It was a cold January in 1925 in North Alaska. The town was cut off from the rest of the world due to heavy snow.
On the 20th of that month, Dr. Welch 41 a sick boy, Billy, and knew he had diphtheria, a deadly infectious disease mainly affecting children. The children of Nome would be 42 if it struck the town. Dr. Welch needed medicine as soon as possible to stop other kids from getting sick. 43 , the closest supply was over 1,000 miles away, in Anchorage.
How could the medicine get to Nome The town’s 44 was already full of ice, so it couldn’t come by ship. Cars and horses couldn’t travel on the 45 roads. Jet airplanes and big trucks didn’t exist yet.
By January 26, Billy and three other children had died. Twenty more were 46 . Nome’s town officials came up with a（n） 47 . They would have the medicine sent by 48 from Anchorage to Nenana. From there, dogeled（狗拉雪橇） drivers — known as “mushers” — would 49 it to Nome in a relay（接力）.
The race began on January 27. The first musher, Shannon, picked up the medicine from the train at Nenana and rode all night. 50 he handed the medicine to the next musher, Shannon’s face was black from the extreme cold.
On January 31, a mush er named Seppala had to 51 a frozen body of water called Norton Sound. It was the most 52 part of the journey. Norton Sound was covered with ice, which could sometimes 53 without warning. If that happened, Seppala might fall into the icy water below. He would 54 , and so would the sick children of Nome. But Seppala made it across.
A huge snowstorm hit on February 1. A mush er named Kaasen had to brave this storm. At one point, huge piles of snow blocked his 55 . He had to leave the trail（雪橇痕迹） to get around them. Condition s were so bad that it was impossible for him to 56 the trail again. The only hope was Balto, Kaasen’s lead dog, Balto put his nose to the ground, 57 to find the smell of other dogs that had traveled on the trail. If Balto failed, it would mean disaster for Nome. The minutes passed by. Suddenly, Balto began to 58 . He had found the trail.
At 5:30 am on February 2, Kaasen and his dog 59 in Nome. Within minutes, Dr. Welch had the medicine. He quickly gave it to the sick children. All of them recovered.
Nome had been 60 .
41. A. examined B. warned C. interviewed D. cured
42. A. harmless B. helpless C. fearless D. careless
43. A. Moreover B. Therefore C. Otherwise D. However
44. A. airport B. station C. harbor D. border
45. A. narrow B. snowy C. busy D. dirty
46. A. tired B. upset C. pale D. sick
47. A. plan B. excuse C. message D. topic
48. A. air B. rail C. sea D. road
49. A. carry B. return C. mail D. give
50. A. Though B. Since C. When D. If
51. A. enter B. move C. visit D. cross
52. A. shameful B. boring C. dangerous D. foolish
53. A. turn up B. turn out C. break up D. break out
54. A. escape B. bleed C. swim D. die
55. A. memory B. exit C. destination D. way
56. A. find B. fix C. pass D. change
57. A. pretending B. trying C. asking D. learning
58. A. run B. leave C. bite D. play
59. A. gathered B. stayed C. camped D. arrived
60. A. controlled B. developed C. saved D. founded
第Ⅱ卷（满分 55分）
第三部分 英语知识运用
语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的词（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Beijing roast duck
Beijing roast duck, known for its unique taste and rich historical significance, 61 （refer） to as a “delicacy among all delicacies”. This famous dish traces its roots back 62 the Ming Dynasty and has become synonymous（等同于） with Beijing’s rich cultural relics. To create this masterpiece, chefs start with a selection of fine ducks, 63 （careful） cleaned and inflated to stretch the skin. The duck is then roasted over an open flame 64 （fuel） by fruit woods, such as peach or date, 65 contributes to the distinctive aroma and flavor. 66 sets it apart is the thin, crispy skin that crackles under the 67 （tooth） and the tender, succulent meat beneath. Served with thin pancakes, green onions 68 sweet bean sauce, each bite of the Beijing roast duck is an explosion of taste that embodies centuries-old tradition meeting modern culinary artistry.
The Beijing Duck Museum, founded by Quanjude, 69 Chinese restaurant that has served duck for more than a century, is welcomed by customers during summer vacation because of its free tickets and cozy environment. With high temperatures 70 （heat） Beijing, museums provide welcome relief.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节 短文改错（共10处错误，每处1分）
I’ve had a lot of wonderfully experiences during Senior High. Among them anything between my class teacher and me is the most unforgettable.
I was addicting to online games in Senior One, which me ant I was unable to concentrate my studies. Learning this, my class teacher wanted to help me out by compete with me. He said I would have to play games less unless I was beaten. I was so confident that I agreed . Therefore, I was told later our class teacher was good at the online games. You can imagine the result of our competition. From then on, I promised I will spend most of my time on my lessons. I can’t thank my teachers too much for his help.
第二节 书面表达（满分25分）
从上个世纪50年代起，围绕“太空探索的巨大开支是否值得”的争论就不曾休止。有人辩称太空探索改变了我们的生活，但也有人说我们更应该用这些资金去应对气候变化，贫穷，饥饿等国际问题。请写一篇议论文表明你的观点，并给出相应的理由。
注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Since 1950s, there has been a debate about whether the money spent on space exploration is worthwhile. I ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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范文1
I completely agree with the view that the money spent on space exploration is a waste of resource. The reasons are as follows.
It is extremely expensive to train scientists and other staff involved with space missions, and facilities and equipment also come at a huge cost to the government. Besides, many missions to space fail completely, and the smallest technological error can cost astronauts their lives.
The money from space programmes should go to vital areas instead. It is much cheaper to train doctors, teachers, police and other public service workers to solve problems of health, education and security. Furthermore, many thousands of people could be lifted out of hunger and poverty and given a better quality of life.
In conclusion, my view is that governments should spend money on public services rather than on space exploration.
范文2
I think space exploration is a venture that far exceeds its cost. The reasons are as follows.
First, through the use of satellites, we’ve made strides in addressing global hunger by enhancing farming practices. Second, the technological innovations conceived for space missions have sparked new industries and jobs, while simultaneously improving our daily lives. Finally, the relentless pursuit of understanding the universe has led to significant breakthroughs in many areas, including medicine and agriculture.
Any scientific progress needs financial support, which doesn’t contradict solutions to other problems like climate and poverty. In essence, the alignment of space exploration and our earthly goals solidifies my belief in the value of space exploration.
听力原文
Text 1
W: Hi there, Tom. I’ve just finished my piano lesson. Have you been practicing your guitar lately
M: Yeah. I’ve been learning some new songs. I love the feeling when I finally get a song right.（1）
W: We only need someone on drums and we could form a band.
Text 2
M: Hi, Gina. Is that you What brings you here
W: Oh, hi, Kevin. I’m adopting this cute little dog here. She’s so friendly and well-behaved.（2）
M: We haven’t met since university. What about a chat at the café nearby My work is almost finished.
Text 3
W: I tried that new recipe you shared — the chocolate chip cookies. They were a hit with my family.
M: I’m glad you liked them. I’ve shared that recipe with so many people and they all say the same thing.（3） Baking can be so rewarding.
W: It certainly can.
Text 4
M: I’m reading an amazing book. I got it from the library. It’s a real page-turner.
W: Which one is it I’m looking for something new to read. I’ve just finished my latest book.
M: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. You’ll love it.（4）
★《夜行马戏团》（The Night Circus）是2012年皇冠出版社出版的图书，作者是埃琳·摩根斯顿，创作灵感来自《爱丽丝梦游仙境》。
★埃琳·摩根斯顿（Erin Morgenstern），美国画家、作家和多媒体艺术家，毕业于史密斯学院戏剧及电影制作专业，创作偏爱童话幻想主题。
Text 5
W: Did you hear about the charity event at the village hall next weekend
M: Yeah, I saw the flyers（传单）. There’s going to be a band and food. Are you going
W: Absolutely. I’m volunteering there to show people the way.（5） It’s for a great cause.
Text 6
M: Hey, you won’t believe what happened earlier today. I had to rescue a cat that was stuck in a tree. （6）（7）
W: Oh, really Tell me all about it.
M: It was quite a challenge. The poor thing was terrified and wouldn’t come down.（6） I had to get a ladder from my neighbor but, even then, it took some time to get the cat to trust me. Finally, after a bit of patience, I managed to reach it and bring it down safely.（7）
W: That’s so kind of you. It sounds like quite an adventure.
M: It was. I’m just glad I could help the poor creature.
Text 7 （第8题为推断题）
W: Charles Martin, （9） （10） thank you for joining us today. Could you tell us about your recent project
M: Of course. I’ve been working on a new environmental program in our community. We’ve been organizing clean-up events and planting trees to reduce pollution.
W: That deserves praise. How does your family feel about the time you’re devoting to it
M: Well, it’s been challenging. My family has been supportive, but I can sense their concerns. （9）（10）
W: I see. What are their major concerns （9）
M: They worry that I might not have enough time for study or that I’ll neglect my responsibilities at home. （9）
W: That’s understandable. How do you plan to address these concerns while continuing your important work （10）
M: It’s a balancing act for sure. I’m making an effort to involve them in some of the community activities, so it becomes a family effort.（10） And I’ve been working on better time management.
Text 8 （第11题为推断题）
M: Sorry I took so long. I couldn’t find our seats anywhere — these cheering sections in this stadium are crazy right now!
W: It’s a very close match. We’ve only got 20 minutes left. How do you think the game will end
M:I don’t know, Eva. We’ve bought tickets and watched West Ham United F. C. play at home dozens of times.（13） These games are hard to predict.
W: I know. But look at all of us fans together, cheering on our team from the stands. We can cheer our team to victory.
M: I hope so. It’s still a draw now. （13） But if the coach doesn’t switch some players on the field, we’ll definitely lose. （12）
W: Have some faith!
M: Well, as long as we keep up our excellent defense and passing, we’ll stop the visiting team from winning.
W: Our team’s movement is excellent, and we’ll get at least two more goals in the net by the game’s end. （13） You’ll see!
M: I hope you’re right!
西汉姆联足球俱乐部（West Ham United F. C.） 是一家位于外伦敦东部纽汉区的足球俱乐部，成立于1895年，主场为伦敦奥林匹克体育场。球队曾获得过3次足总杯冠军，1次欧洲优胜者杯冠军和1次欧洲足联欧洲协会联赛冠军，被英格兰媒体誉为“足球学院”，为各级国家队输送了多名富有才华的青年球员。
Text 9 （第14题为总结题）
W: Hey there. How’s life at university treating you You’ve been there since September and it’s the end of December now. （15）
M: Oh, it’s been quite an experience. I’m really enjoying it.
W: It’s great to hear you’re enjoying it. What’s been the most enjoyable part so far
M: Well, I’ve made some fantastic friends here. I’ve met people from all walks of life. And I’ve even joined a club for outdoor enthusiasts. It’s been a lot of fun exploring the nearby hiking trails and spending weekends camping.
W: Sounds great. But I can imagine it’s not all plain sailing. Any challenges you’ve had to face （16）
M: Oh yes. Managing loads of assignments and exams can be quite stressful. And the most serious problem is the financial issue. My part-time job barely covers all my expenses, so budgeting has been a real struggle. （16）
W: I can see how that can be tough. Where do you usually study
M: I mostly study in the university library. It’s a quiet and well-equipped place, perfect for focusing.
W: When do you usually find time to relax （17）
M: Honestly, most of my free time is taken up by my part-time job or studying. I try to catch some relaxation time at the weekend by hanging out with friends or going for a long walk in the nearby park.（17）
Text 10
It’s quite incredible how a simple hobby can turn into a fulfilling and successful career. I want to share my journey with you, starting from my love for photography. I used to take pictures of landscapes and people during my free time. It was my way of capturing life’s beautiful moments and expressing my creativity. Little did I expect that this passion would lead to a career. Over time, I improved my skills by experimenting with various techniques and attending photography workshops. Friends and family began to notice my talent and asked me to photograph their events. This was the turning point. I started doing small jobs like capturing（拍摄） weddings, parties, and special moments. Word of mouth quickly spread, and soon, I was in demand as a photographer. （18） As my client base expanded, so did my confidence and ambition. I realized I could turn my hobby into a full-time career. However, this journey had its challenges. The pressure of delivering perfect photos, the irregular income, and the competition in the photography world tested my patience. （19） Now, I’ve established my own photography business, specializing in portrait（肖像） photography. I’ve traveled to beautiful places, met wonderful people, and captured countless unforgettable moments. My future plans include exploring new types of photography, （20） teaching ambitious photographers, and continuing to find new ways to tell domestic stories through my camera.
