洛阳市2023—2024学年高二质量检测
英语试卷
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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's the woman busy with
A. A concert. B. An exam. C. A party.
2. Where are the speakers
A. In the kitchen. B. At a shop. C. At a restaurant.
3. What's the woman
A. A pilot. B. A taxi driver. C. An airport receptionist.
4. How are the man's shoes
A. Worn out. B. Out of fashion. C. Too tight.
5. What should be done before opening a door in a fire
A. Sound the alarm clock. B. Make sure the door is cold. C. Go directly to the emergency exit.
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. What does the woman think important about the apartment
A. The transportation. B. The price. C. The size.
7. How much is the house rent a year
A. $2, 000. B. $2, 700 C. $7, 200.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How many courses can a student choose
A. One. B. Two. C. Three.
9. Who will the woman turn to for help
A. Her parents. B. Her professor. C. Her friend.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. When and where will they gather tomorrow
A. At 7: 00 on the bus. B. At 8: 00 on the bridge. C. At 6: 00 at the gate of the hotel.
11. What can they do at The Rocks Markets
A. Watch the sunrise. B. Enjoy original artworks. C. Visit famous historical sites.
12. Which place is the woman looking forward to visiting
A. The museum. B. The market. C. The bridge.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What language does the woman suggest
A. French. B. German C. Spanish.
14. How did the woman learn a new language at first
A. By using an app. B. By taking an online course. C. By attending a language school.
15. What is the man
A. A programmer. B. An engineer. C. A teacher.
16. Why does the man want to learn a new language
A. To study abroad. B. To design programs. C. To inspire his students.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What will the man do right after graduation from high school
A. Go to university. B. Travel in the world. C. Do voluntary work.
18. What's the man interested in
A. Traditional Chinese architecture. B. Ancient buildings in his homeland.
C. Famous buildings around the world.
19. What does the man's father wish him to be
A. A doctor. B. A teacher. C. A lawyer.
20. What's the man's goal
A. Living in his own green house. B. Designing environment-friendly houses.
C. Raising money for poor children in London.
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 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Inventions born out of love
Garbage Disposers （处理器）
John W. Hammes, an architect from Wisconsin, created the InSinkErator in 1935. Hammes got the idea after watching his wife spend time wrapping food in newspaper and throwing it out. The InSinkErator is a device, put under a kitchen sink between the sink's drain （排水管）and the trap. The disposal unit tears food waste into pieces small enough—generally less than 2 mm in diameter（直径） —to pass through the drains.
Surgical Gloves
William Stewart Halsted, M. D. （1852-1922）was a well-known US surgeon who is often called the “Father of Modern Surgery”. Known for his strict insistence to sterile（无菌的） working conditions, Halsted invented rubber gloves that allowed his colleagues to lessen the transfer of germs（细菌）during their work. Yet the initial reason why he created them is more romantic than you would think. Knowing Caroline, a nurse, suffered from a skin diseuse during her work, Halsted invented the gloves especially for her and gave them to her as a gift after their marriage
Band-Aids
When Josephine Knight Dickson from New Jersey kept cutting herself while cooking for her family in the 1920s, her husband, Earle Dickson, stepped in. Dickson, a cotton buyer for Johnson &Johnson, according to the company's website, decided to invent a temporary adhesive （有黏性的） bandage for his wife. His creation became the Band-Aid we all know and use today.
Magnetic （有磁性的）Shirt Buttons
Maura Horton's husband, Don, was a football coach who had Parkinson's disease. One day, after Don struggled to button his shirt before a game, Horton decided there needed to be a better clothing option for people suffering from a disability. So, Horton designed a shirt with magnetic buttons in 2012. These buttons will finally allow everyone to dress and undress themselves efficiently.
21. What's the function of the InSinkErator
A. It can clear sink pipes. B. It can recycle kitchen waste.
C. It can remove food waste easily. D. It can extend the service life of sinks.
22. For whom did William invent surgical gloves
A. A nurse. B. The patient. C. The surgeons D. His colleagues.
23. Which is the latest invention
A. The InSinkErator B. Band-Aids C. Surgical Gloves. D. Magnetic Shirt Buttons.
B
Two teams of scientists—one in Denmark and the other in the UK—came up with the same question at about the same time: Could they identify the animals in an area from DNA that was simply floating in the air
Testing for “environmental” DNA, or eDNA, isn't a new idea, but most of the time, scientists look for eDNA in the water. DNA in the air is usually so small that it would take a microscope to see it. “We did not think that vacuuming（用真空吸尘器吸）animal DNA from the air would work at first, but the result is pleasantly surprising,” said Dr. Kristine Bohmann, one of the scientists on the Copenhagen team.
Neither team knew the other group was working on a similar experiment. One collected samples from different places at Denmark's Copenhagen Zoo, and the other at Hamerton Zoo Park in the UK. The scientists used slightly different methods to collect their samples. But basically, both teams used vacuums and fans to collect extremely tiny bits of DNA onto very high-quality filters （过滤器） .
In the laboratory, they got the DNA from the filters and made copies of it to study. By comparing their samples with examples of DNA from different animals, the scientists were able to identify many different animals at the zoos. The scientists chose to test in zoos because they had scarce animals which are not naturally and easily found in the area. As Dr. Elizabeth Clare who led the UK team said, “There's no other way I would detect DNA from a tiger, except for the zoo's tiger.”
Each team only discovered the other experiment after they'd written a paper about their own results. Instead of competing, the two decided to combine their results and publish a paper together.
“We are excited that this new method could be used in the wild. Scientists have been looking for belter ways to track endangered animals without affecting them. If researchers know where animals live, they can do a better job of protecting them. The next step is to figure out how to take this method into nature,” says Dr. Bohmann.
24. Which is the feature of DNA in the air
A. It is usually preserved shortly. B. It was thought difficult to collect.
C. It is too small to be found and classified. D. It was collected for other researches before.
25. How did both teams of scientists collect DNA samples
A. By equipping the zoos with filters. B. With the help of vacuums and fans.
C. By keeping animals in the laboratory. D. With the help of advanced microscopes.
26. What does the underlined word “scarce” in the fourth paragraph mean
A. Characteristic. B. Dangerous. C. Various. D. Rare
27. What does Dr Bohmann think of the study
A. Special. B. Perfect. C. Meaningful. D. Complex.
C
Thanks to the $10bn James Webb Space Telescope, we are beginning to “see” the radiant heat of the early universe like never before. On Monday night, to the excitement of professional astronomers and amateurs the world over, the telescope's first full-colour image of deep space was released. The striking image, taken at minimally explored wavelengths and never-before-seen resolution, reveals a large number of universal objects.
The image is yet to be fully analysed but some objects are relics（遗迹）dating to within 0. 7bn years of the Big Bang, the explosion that created our universe 13. 8bn years ago. A new era （时代）of astronomy, in which we can finally see the oldest objects in the universe and gain a fuller understanding of its origins, has officially begun.
Tuesday saw four more important results emerge from the Webb's first week of observations. Chris Lintott, professor of astrophysics at Oxford University and a researcher on galaxy （星系）formation, said he was blown away by the quality and beauty of the images. “It knocked my socks off,” Lintott said on Tuesday. “I was sitting in a roomful of galaxy experts when the Stephan's Quintet image was shown, and jaws hit the floor. The Webb is going to
produce some of the most amazing pictures of the space age.”
Webb's “first deep field”, as the image of deep space released on Monday is known, is a picture taken over 12. 5 hours. It shows the cotton-wool-like galaxy cluster（团）SMACS 0723 centrally in the foreground, plus bright white stars.
As Lintott points out, bigger light-collecting mirrors result in sharper images, of the type that Webb is now delivering. The investment in the James Webb Space Telescope's large foldable mirror has paid off. It is hard to believe that the Earth-orbiting telescope, regarded as one of the most complex engineering projects ever attempted and nearly cancelled a decade ago, has begun operating successfully.
28. What may be most probably talked about before paragragh 1
A. The radiant heat. B. Some astronomers.
C. Some universal objects. D. The history of mankind.
29. How did Chris Lintott react to Stephan's Quintet image
A. He was humble. B. He was tolerant. C. He was surprised. D. He was prejudiced.
30. What can we know about Webb according to the last paragraph
A. It is a complex project. B. It is regarded useless.
C. It was put into use a decade ago. D. It was innovated by Chris Lintott.
31. Which would be a suitable title for the passage
A. The story of an inventor B. Chris Lintott made a breakthrough
C. The image of relics of the Big Bang D. A new era of astronomy has begun
D
In my memory, winters always used to be really unpleasant. You had to wear more clothes just to keep warm when you went outside. You were often cold and wet. If you didn't have a terrible slide, you'd arrive home to an ice-cold house. And that would mean turning on the heating and waiting. It's a miracle （奇迹）you didn't get cold to the bone.
Fortunately, things don't have to be so challenging any more. Technology, engineering and design have advanced giving us new solutions to old problems. It means dealing with winter needn't be like skating on thin ice.
With a smart thermostat（恒温器）, our homes can be comfortable when we need them. Many models feature smartphone apps that allow you to regulate temperature remotely, so we can warm up the house before we arrive home. According to , the largest UK- based consumer technology news and reviews website, Tado's model features voice control, while the Nest ‘learns’ your habits and automatically heats the home for you.
Clothes have been given an upgrade, too. Electronic thermal jackets heat up when you turn them on. What better way to keep comfortable in the dead of winter At the touch of a button, or through an app on our phones, the clothing generates heat from elements placed inside. Many models offer three levels of heating which stay warm for over 12 hours.
Finally, there is the headgear—Beanies （女帽） and earmuffs （耳罩） that feature speakers included in the fabric using Bluetooth technology so we can listen to our favourite music or, in some cases, have a phone call using the in-built microphone. At the same time we can keep the head warm and avoid cold.
For many, the thought of winter used to be enough to make their blood run cold. But using technology, life needn't freeze up. With the right solutions, there's no reason why winter can't be really, really cool.
32. What's the writing purpose of paragraph 1
A. To lead in some amazing advances. B. To sell electronic thermal jackets.
C. To explain the benefits of modern houses. D. To tell readers unpleasant winters in the past.
33. What can we do using a smart thermostat and a phone
A. Make winter cool. B. Track your daily routines.
C. Browse the website easily. D. Adjust temperatures remotely.
34. How does electronic thermal clothes work
A. By giving them an upgrade. B. By producing heat from elements put inside.
C. By generating energy to keep you comfortable. D. By learning your habit of wearing jackets or parkas.
35. Where are the speakers in a Bluetooth beanie
A. They are put in an earphone. B. They are hidden in the phone.
C. They are included in the fabric. D. They are placed in a small case.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5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选项。
Certain brands and products can be easily recognized at a glance by people worldwide. 36 Just mentioning the words golden arches（拱门）brings to mind burgers and fries from McDonald's. With such universal popularity, many people are confused as to why these large and famous companies do so much advertising and have such large advertising budgets. 37
Most business owners who are just starting to understand how vital advertising is to their growth. Putting in the time and money to market your company can help it grow over time. 38 Continuing to advertise after achieving success helps businesses maintain a positive image with the public. It can also help attract new customers as demographics （客户群体） change as time passes. Furthermore, advertising helps to inform your customers of updates to old products and introduce new ones. However, the ultimate goal of advertising for both big and small companies is to earn more income and maximize profits.
39 ls it better to stick to traditional forms of media, like newspapers and television, or embrace（接纳）new forms of online advertising on social media sites While many new smaller companies tend to focus their limited budgets on social media and internet marketing, it is usually better for larger, well-established companies to do both. For example, over 95% of homes receive television signals, while only around 75% of the population has access to the internet. 40 Also, older, wealthier people are more likely to notice television advertising than online advertising. While the focus of advertising might change over time, companies must certainly continue to use it to grow.
A. Is advertising necessary
B. After all, shouldn't their global success speak for itself
C. This same principle holds true for older successful brands.
D. Therefore, television advertising gives companies access to more people.
E. Another major question companies must find the answer to is how to advertise.
F. The money invested in these advertisements could be used for more worthwhile businesses.
G. Almost everyone is familiar with the red labeling of Coca-Cola or the symbolic flower logo of Huawei.
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。
Walking by Mr. Groll's yard is the worst part of our morning walk—the unfriendly shape nearby that shades us: Mr. Groll.
“Hello, Mr. Groll.” I 41 him as I do every morning. And he never answers me. But I know he's there, watching, behind his fence. Why does he 42 me It's a mystery（迷） . Maybe he's afraid of me because I'm blind. 43 scare grown-ups sometimes. Then I 44 hearing him playing with my friend Jimmy, who's in a wheelchair. Maybe Mr. Groll does not like Vietnamese 45 . No. Every Saturday Mr: Groll and my big brother, Lien, help each other with yard work.
Me and Chó! An idea 46 my mystery. Maybe I do know why Mr. Groll doesn't talk to me! So, I attach Chó to a post, and I 47 my way along the fence.
“Mai! Be 48 !” Mr. Groll's loud voice steadies my 49 while his hand steadies my elbow（肘部）.
“You solve my mystery. It isn't because I'm blind that you don't like me. Or because I am a Vietnamese.” I 50 . “It's Chó who scares.”
He 51 his large voice. “I like you, Mai. And Chó, too. But up close, Chó scares my 52 away,” he says.
I tell him, “Your fear of Chó may be big, but 53 is bigger. We will e with me.” I hear a smile in Mr. Groll's voice. “OK,” he says, “I 54 you, my friend.”
Then I take Mr. Groll's hand in mine and guide it to Cho's head. 55 , Mr. Groll pets Chó's ears. Friendly Chó—good Chó—swings her tail. Our new friendship begins.
41. A. inquire B. greet C. bother D. perceive
42. A. tolerate B. criticize C. punish D. ignore
43. A. Disabilities B. Challenges C. Patients D. Animals
44. A. miss B. find C. recall D. imagine
45. A. neighbors B. adults C. students D. locals
46. A. solves B. brightens C. investigates D. creates
47. A. fight B. push C. lose D. feel
48. A. brave B. active C. quiet D. careful
49. A. courage B. panic C. discovery D. exploration
50. A. complain B. illustrate C. sigh D. argue
51. A. hears B. expresses C. keeps D. lowers
52. A. friends B. fellows C. words D. ideas
53. A. company B. friendship C. kindness D. politeness
54. A. trust B. warn C. detect D. respect
55. A. Accurately B. Hesitantly C. Aimlessly D. Fearfully
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。
China-made autonomous sweepers are grabbing attention all over the globe, as the country uses its technological expertise（专长） 56 （release）new quality productive forces in the field of cleanliness.
A Shanghai-based high-tech company has received 57 world's first road testing license for autonomous sweepers. The company's latest product, 58 （launch）in March, combines three cleanliness tasks—sweeping, road spraying, and garbage transportation and is able to cut overall cleanliness operation costs by 70 percent. Equipped 59 technologies including millimeter-wave radars （雷达）, cameras and high-precision positioning, the sweepers can achieve precise edge fitting, safe obstacle（障碍） avoidance, emergency avoidance, flexible
turning and direction switching during operation.
In recent months, its advanced technology and features have attracted the attention of several local residents as well as 60 （visitor）. The vehicles operate powerfully, especially during extreme weather. After completing the daily cleaning tasks, they 61 （automatic） drive to the garbage collection area and complete dumping（倾倒）task by 62 （they）.
Liang Haiming, director of Hainan University's Belt and Road Research Institute, said that unmanned sweepers made in China have advantages in automation technology, smart management and the application of new energy, 63 helps to improve safety and work 64 （efficient）.
“In addition to cleanliness, the field of autonomous driving 65 （include）limited and low-speed environments such as distribution, shared travel, public transportation, ports and terminals, and mining operations,” Liang said.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
你校将举办题目为 Should artificial intelligence replace teachers 的辩论赛，请你写一篇 发言稿参赛，内容包括：
（1）你的观点；
（2）你的理由。
注意：（1）写作词数应为80个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Should artificial intelligence replace teachers
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落的开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I remember wondering if we should even be friends when I found out that my new friend Karina did not share my opinions about some stuff. It was hard to imagine disagreeing with her about anything, because when we first met, we got along so great.
It was as if we'd known each other forever. Whenever we got to pick a partner at camp, we picked each other. Whenever we had a break, we hung out together. And the more time we spent together, the more we realized how amazingly alike we were. We both had two lovely cats. We both liked baking extra-creative cookies.
But then something happened. The tent camp was next to a piece of beautiful land that had a bunch of giant old trees on it. Whenever it was nice out, we'd get to eat our lunch at picnic tables that were right by some of those trees. “Whoa!” said Karina one day. “Look at the millions of holes all the way up and down this trunk.”
“That's amazing,” I said. “A special kind of woodpecker（啄木鸟）makes those holes to store acorns （橡子）.”
“Pretty cool! ”said our counselor, Miguel. “Now, let's all be sure to keep this magical forest as clean and perfect. Don't forget to put your trash and recyclables in the bins.”
And that's when things got complicated. “Hey,” said our friend LeVar. “Have you guys heard that shopping-mall rumor （传闻） They want to cut down a bunch of those trees to make room for a shopping center.”
“That's terrible!” I said. “We have to stop that.”
“I disagree,” said Karina. “My parents said the shopping center would make new jobs for people.”
“But think of all the birds and squirrels that would lose their homes!” I said. “I want people to have jobs, but not if it means cutting down trees.”
“Don't you think people's jobs are more important than trees ” Karina asked.
“Can't we figure out how to make jobs without destroying nature ” I answered.
“You know,” Karina said, super seriously, “maybe we're not quite as alike as we thought.”
I sighed sadly.
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。
Maybe two people with opposite points of view just aren't meant to be friends, I was thinking.
We ended up having much more fun at the tent camp
洛阳市 2023—2024学年高二质量检测
英语试卷参考答案
第一部分：（共20小题；每小题 1. 5分，满分30分）
1. B 2. C 3. B 4. A 5. B 6. A 7. C 8. C 9. B 10. C
11. B 12. A 13. A 14. B 15. C 16. C 17. C 18. A 19. C 20. B
第二部分：（共20小题；每小题 2. 5分，满分50分）
21. C 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. B 26. D 27. C 28. A 29. C 30. A
31. D 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. C 36. G 37. B 38. C 39. E 40. D
第三部分：
第一节（共15小题；每小题 1分，满分15分）
41. B 42. D 43. A 44. C 45. A 46. B 47. D 48. D 49. A 50. C
51. D 52. C 53. B 54. A 55. B
第二节（共10小题；每小题 1. 5分，满分15分）
56. to release 57. the 58. launched 59. with 60. visitors
61. automatically 62. themselves 63. which 64. efficiency 65. includes
第四部分：
第一节（满分15分）（略）
第二节（满分25分）（略）
洛阳市2023—2024学年高二质量检测
英语听力录音稿
Text 1
M: Linda, I have an extra ticket to a pop concert tonight. Do you want to join me
W: Sorry, Jason, but I'm busy preparing for a Chinese exam these days.
Text 2
M: I'm so hungry. What shall we eat for lunch, honey
W: How about ordering some French fries and pizza
M: Oh, we just had them last week. I want to try some Thai food this time.
Text 3
M: Could you please speed up a little bit, madam You know my flight to London takes off at 11: 00.
W: Oh, I will try my best, sir. But we are driving on the busiest street in the city. Text 4
M: Mom, I really need a new pair of shoes.
W: I think your shoes are very fashionable, aren't they
M: Yes. But rain water entered my shoes through holes yesterday.
W: Oh, it's not surprising because you wear them all the time.
Text 5
W: Jim, what should I do if I hear the fire alarm in my dorm
M: First, make sure that your door is not hot before you open it. Then make your way to the emergency exit calmly.
W: Thank you.
Text 6
M: Hi, Miss Karen. I heard you were looking for a new apartment. So have you already found one
W: Not yet.
M: What kind of apartment do you want
W: It doesn't need to be big or well-decorated. But convenient public transport is a must and I'd like to pay more rent if there is a subway station nearby. Besides, I prefer a quiet neighborhood.
M: Got it. I know of a house that I think is suitable for you.
W: Wonderful! How much is the rent
M: You have to pay $7, 200 a year. Here is the phone number of the house owner. W: Thanks a lot.
Text 7
W: Have you made your final decisions on this term s courses
M: No. I'm still reading the description of Advanced Biochemistry, but I don't know whether it'll be too demanding for me.
W: Why not check the entry requirements for the course In this way, you can learn more about it.
M: Thanks. It sounds like a good idea. So what courses have you chosen
W: History and Movies. But I am still hesitating about the last one.
M: Why
W: I don't know whether to choose Engineering or Electronics.
M: So why don't you talk about it with your parents
W: I have done that. And I will also visit our professor this weekend and hear what he will say.
M: Good idea! He is always patient with us.
Text 8
W: Mark, I'm glad we've finally arrived in Sydney. So what shall we do tomorrow
M: Well get together at around 6: 00 at the gate of the hotel. Then well go to visit the Sydney Harbour Bridge and watch the sunrise there.
W: How far is it from the hotel to the bridge
M: An hour s ride.
W: Where shall we go after visiting the bridge
M: Well go to The Rocks, one of modern Sydney s oldest neighbourhoods. It existed long before the arrival of British settlers in the late 1700s.
W: OK. Will we go to The Rocks Markets
M: Yes. We can look at original artworks there.
W: Where else shall we go
M: Our last stop is the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia.
W: Wonderful! My friend once talked about it. I really look forward to visiting the museum.
Text 9
W: Robert, I heard that you would learn a new language. Is that true
M: Yes. I'm considering French, German, and Spanish. Do you have any suggestions
W: Well, I've learned French for years. You can give it a try, too.
M: Oh, did you learn it by yourself
W: No. I took an online course at first. After finishing the course, I learned the language using an app.
M: An app Tell me something about it.
W: It's provided by AccelaStudy which has a separate app for each language you'd like to learn.
M: Do I have to pay for it
W: No. It's free.
M: It seems you have learned much from the app.
W: Yes. I should say it's really amazing. So why do you want to learn a new language Are you going to study abroad
M: No. You know I'm teaching English in a middle school now. I think my students will be inspired by my starting to learn a new language at my age.
W: It does make sense.
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M: Good morning, my dear teacher and classmates. My topic today is “my plans for my future”. First of all, I won't go to university right after leaving high school. I will take a gap year in China. I will be a volunteer for a non-profit organization there. Basically, my job will be teaching English to children in mountainous areas in southern China. During summer and winter vacations, I will travel around the country. I have a great interest in traditional Chinese architecture so I hope to see some ancient buildings there. Then, hopefully, I can be admitted into Purdue University Northwest. For my career, my father wishes Ill follow in his footsteps and become a lawyer. My mother thinks I should be a teacher or doctor. But I dream of becoming an architect. I'll try to find work in London after graduating from university. My ultimate goal is to design environment-friendly houses for people around the world. People, no matter rich or poor, won't have to pay for gas, heating or water while living in my green houses. Thanks for your listening.
