邵东市第四中学2023-2024学年高一下学期7月期末考试
英语试题
考试时间:120分钟 试卷满分:150分
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 Karen do tonight
A. Go swimming. B. Visit Michelle. C. Prepare for a performance.
2. Where does the conversation take place
A. At a restaurant. B. At a supermarket. C. At home.
3. When was the party previously scheduled to start
A. At 6:00 pm. B. At 6:30 pm. C. At 7:00 pm.
4. What should Mike do according to the man
A. Change learning habits. B. Work much harder. C. See a doctor.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A travel experience. B. A history lesson. C. A tourist attraction.
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5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题;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。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. What is the probable relationship between Lily and John
A. Brother and sister. B. Classmates. C. Teacher and student.
7. Why does the man want to join in the woman’s activity
A. To help with a good cause. B. To have fun on the beach. C. To have a special camping.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8. How did Anna feel before coming to the classroom
A. Worried. B. Embarrassed. C. Delighted.
9. What bothers Anna now
A. Feeling a bit homesick. B. Having trouble getting around. C. Being weak in speaking Chinese.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10. Why does Jason have no time to relax on the weekend
A. He needs to write a book.
B. He must take music courses.
C. He has to do his schoolwork.
11. What is Jenny’s opinion on mental health days off from school
A. It may make things worse.
B. It can solve mental problems well.
C. It can boost parent-child relationship.
12. What does Jenny think is important in students’ mental health
A. Students’ self-control. B. A mental health lecture. C. Doctors’ suggestions.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13. Where did the man read the story about a flight
A. In a newspaper. B. In a magazine. C. On a website.
14. Who called the air traffic controller for help
A. A pilot. B. An air hostess. C. A passenger.
15. What did the air traffic controller decide to do
A. Teach how to operate a plane. B. Ask his coworkers for help. C. Make a video of flying.
16. What happened to the plane in the end
A. It crashed. B. It landed safely. C. It caused several deaths.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. When did Aelita Andre begin to learn painting
A. At 10 years old. B. At 12 months. C. At 9 months.
18. What was the highest price of Aelita Andre’s work
A. $4,000. B. $10,000. C. $14,000.
19. What was Aelita Andre’s achievement in 2020
A. She drew a painting of Jackson Pollock.
B. She won Global Child Prodigy Awards.
C. She had her own exhibition in Manhattan.
20. Why does the speaker give the talk
A. To introduce a truly talented artist.
B. To show her concerns about Aelita Andre.
C. To illustrate the value of abstract paintings.
第二部分 阅读理解 (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,选出最佳答案。
A
Summer is coming.Are you looking for a part-time job Here are some possible options.
Lifeguard
Are you a strong swimmer and a good communicator Would you like a challenge We are looking for lifeguards for our busy summer season.No experience is necessary as you will get two weeks of training before you start the job.As well as being physically fit,you need to be available for work from Monday to Friday,7-11 a.m.
Store assistant
We are looking for store assistants for our busy gift store.Applicants need to be reliable,friendly,and enjoy speaking to customers.A second language is preferred as many of our customers are tourists from other countries.The positions are part-time and you need to work from Thursday to Sunday,10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Fashion designer
Are you interested in the latest styles Are you creative and good at art If so,Dresswise is looking for a young person to create new looks for our teen department.This is a great opportunity to gain experience in the clothing industry.You will need to work four days a week and we’ll pay you for each design we use.We’ll also give you samples of your designs to wear.
Game tester
Are you into technology and creative Would you like to play and test educational games and get paid for it This is an exciting part-time job for somebody who loves playing games.We offer flexible hours.If this is for you,write a description of your favorite game and why you like it in no more than 150 words.
If you are interested in any of the above jobs,please contact us at studentunion @.
21.What is a shared requirement for the lifeguard and store assistant
A.Communicative ability. B.A second language.
C.Professional experience. D.A strong body.
22.Which job can you apply for if you can only work on weekends
A.Lifeguard. B.Store assistant. C.Fashion designer. D.Game tester.
23.What can you get from the job as a fashion designer
A.Samples of the latest styles. B.Payment for each of your designs.
C.Experience in the fashion industry. D.Chances to design clothes for adults.
B
In my childhood, my parents would take me to watch games. I loved the excitement I would feel when we went to watch these events, especially when the scores were close until the very end of the game. My meaningful attempt at sports began with T-ball at the age of three, progressed to the basketball court at six, and finally turned into a firm devotion to the game of baseball from the age of eight onward.
One of my most memorable moments was at the World Series when I was eleven and played on the Texas Rattlers. The July heat was unbearable. It was the semi-final game. Sweating like a pig, we ran into the dugout for our last at-bat (上场击球); we were down one run now. I was the second hitter and captain of the team, and I was ready for this moment. In the next few seconds, I had the chance to show my strength as a hitter and my ability to be a leader under pressure by hitting a home run! We carried the day!
As the team captain, I remember the time I had to give a speech to my team because we had lost an important game. I was nervous, but I knew it was my responsibility to cheer my team up when they were cast down. This experience has shaped my mind, making me become more independent, so I’m obtaining the ability to talk like a leader in front of my team and a group. Sports get it through my head that you can’t win at everything in life all the time.
On and of the field, I am more iron-willed, disciplined (遵守纪律的) and respectful, and a better leader. I have had so many awesome experiences through sports, which have taught me much and prepared me for the future. The memories of all the trips and diverse experiences I have had will be with me for a lifetime.
24. What can we learn about the author from the first paragraph
A. He often switched sports. B. He was a gifted child in sports.
C. He had a busy childhood. D. He was fond of sports from childhood.
25. How did the author feel during the semi-final at the World Series
A. Stressed and tired. B. Proud and confident.
C. Unbearable and down. D. Surprised and energetic.
26. What was tough for the author according to paragraph 3
A. Leading his team to face failure. B. Giving a speech before the team.
C. Improving his leadership qualities. D. Overcoming his own nervousness.
27. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. Interesting Life of Sports B. Life Lessons from Sports
C. Deep Affection for Sports D. Special Moments in Sports
C
Childhood can bring a lot of awe (敬畏). Research also suggests that awe is important in promoting well-being beyond our individual lives — it can encourage our children to care for others.
A recent study by researchers Eftychia Stamkou, Keltner, and their colleagues invited children aged 8-13 to take part in an experiment. In the awe group, children were offered a short part of a movie that features a child transformed into a seal (海豹) and exploring the sea while in the joy group, children were offered a short part of another movie where friends were celebrating.
Researchers measured children’s kindness toward poor families by inviting children to support their food drive by spending as much time as they wanted in counting donated things, to make sure the poor got access to the donated food as quickly as possible. They also invited children to donate the reward they earned from taking part in the research (e.g., a snack or a museum ticket) to a poor family.
The results Children who watched the awe-inspiring video spent more time counting food donations and donated their rewards to poor families more often compared to the children who watched the joy-inspiring video. These findings highlight that awe-inspiring art can motivate children to be sympathetic toward people who have been forcibly displaced (离开家园) from their countries of origin.
As parents, we can also seek out everyday experiences of awe in our communities to share with our children, like wall paintings of the city scenery and folk art. Awe can be inspired by music, like the harmonious sounds of a wooden guitar and the beat of a drum. Awesome architecture, like symphony halls, museums, and even features like staircases, can be a way to experience awe with our children.
28. What does the research find
A. Awe should be inspired early. B. Awe helps kids be more generous.
C. Individual lives affect kids’ health. D. Training awe gives kids excitement.
29. What do we know about the children in the experiment
A. They watched different movies. B. They commented on the videos.
C. They were asked some questions. D. They donated money to poor families.
30. Why did the awe group support the food drive more
A. They learned this from a video. B. They were motivated by the movie.
C. They liked to contribute to charity. D. They were reminded by the homeless.
31. What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph
A. Give reasons for feeling awe. B. List experiences of awe.
C. Show benefits of awe to kids. D. Appeal for developing awe in kids.
D
As the climate continues to get warmer, the glaciers (冰川) are melting and the sea levels are rising. As it affects the land, mountains are taller than before. How does this happen
Scientists studied the last ice age, which occurred 16,000 years ago when much of Earth's Northern Hemisphere was covered in ice. Although the ice melted long ago, Earth's crust (地壳) is still rising and sinking in reaction to its previous ice age burden. This movement is called glacial isostatic adjustment (冰川均衡调整).
Scientists believe that an ice sheet about 800 meters thick could cause a depression (洼地)about 275 meters deep, according to the Smithsonian Magazine. “As the ice sheets began to melt around 11,700 years ago, the glaciers cleared large and heavy masses, allowing the mountains to rise up,” US geologist Mike Kaplan told the Columbia Climate Scehool website.
Recent studies suggest that land in southeast Alaska is rising at a rate of about 3centimeters per year. Families living on the coast welcome this "new" land, according to The New York Times. However, they soon find themselves in a trap. As the land uplifts and coastal areas move away from the sea, rivers can dry up more easily, making it harder for them to reach the sea. This could result in a reduction in water resources, affecting animals and creatures living in the rivers. Researchers are concerned that this may make a challenge to fishermen, as raising fish in these areas could become more difficult.
While the depression of Earth’s crust springs back slowly, once uplifted areas are sinking. For example, a 2015 study suggests that the Chesapeake Bay on the eastern coast of the US could sink more than 15 centimeters by 2100. This sinking trend also suggests that these areas may experience more significant impacts from a rise in sea levels.
32.What can we learn about glacial isostatie adjustment
A. It mainly happened during the last ice age. B. It causes the ice sheets to melt.
C. It becomes a burden of the earth. D. It affects the land's height above sea level.
33. How do the local people probably feel according to paragraph 4
A.Concerned. B.Surprised. C.Annoyed. D.Puzzled.
34. What challenge might the Chesapeake Bay face in the future
A. More serious sea pollution. B. Lower sea level.
C. Icreased coastal flooding. D. Rapid land uplift.
35. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. Climate Change ls Causing Higher Sea Level
B. Melting Glaciers Are Making Mountains Taller
C. Global Warming ls Affecting Eeosystem
D. Glacial Melting Is Picking Up Speed
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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Develop a Good Personality
There isn't such a thing as having an objectively good personality. Everyone likes different types of people.The key is building a personality you can feel proud of and confident in. Developing your personality will take time and consistent effort. 36________
Figure out what“personality”means to you. 37 __________ These are your enduring characteristics and tendencies to think, behave and feel in certain ways. While some of your personality is defined by your genetics and your early experiences, it is possible to change it to a certain extent.
Remain happy and cheerful. Try to see the joy everywhere. Laugh with others, but not at them. 38________ Smiling and laughing a lot is a huge part of having a good personality.
39 __________A lot of people think they have a good personality until you see them in a tense situation. Then they lose their cool. If you are in tense situations, try to remain relaxed and see what you can do to resolve the situation.
Keep an open mind. One important part of having a good personality is willing to change your worldview. Listen to others and be willing to change your mind. Don't pass judgment on other people just because they act differently. 40 . Getting out of your comfort zone and experiencing new things can help you become more open-minded and develop new beliefs and habits.
Develop modesty. You could be the most talented person in the world, but if you don't have any modesty, you probably won't have a good personality. Nobody likes a big head.
A.Try to stay calm in tense situations
B.Everyone admires someone who is enjoyable and friendly.
C.Resolve problems quickly when you are in tense situations.
D.Keeping an open mind will allow you to make many new friends.
E.It doesn't matter whether you are born with a good or bad personality.
F.Most people define personality as the collection of mental and behavioral qualities
G.You will need to form new beliefs and put them into action until they become habits.
第三部分 语言知识运用(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。
In 2019,I was staying at a fitness camp in Thailand. After doing 2.5 hours of kickboxing,I began to cough. Thinking it was probably from the intense workout,I brushed off the 41.
But over the next few hours,I started struggling to 42 breathe and my heart began to 43 . I panicked and decided to get help. As I was 44 myself to the front desk,a Thai woman saw me and asked what was wrong. I tried to 45 that I couldn’t breathe.
The woman was so 46 . She was on the phone within 10 seconds, 47 a car to get me to a hospital. Another Thai woman came and talked to me for a few minutes, 48 me I would be okay at the hospital. Ten minutes later,the car came. 49 ,I was taken to a doctor’s office. The nurse couldn’t speak English but 50 me the whole time she examined me. Then she 51 “bronchitis(支气管炎)” on her phone and gave me some medications.
When I got back to the 52 , many people asked me if I was okay. They checked in on me multiple times a day and brought me food. Over the next week, I 53 .
It is hard to describe the 54 that I felt at the time,as well as the relief and thankfulness I felt being surrounded by so many 55 strangers who took care of me. I don’t know what would have happened without them.
41. A.discomfort B.misfortune C.tiredness D.challenge
42.A.still B.also C.even D.ever
43.A.beat B.race C.stop D.warm
44.A.recommending B.forcing C.introducing D.dragging
45.A.explain B.claim C.complain D.argue
46.A.patient B.efficient C.confident D.innocent
47.A.purchasing B.driving C.requesting D.stopping
48.A.assuring B.reminding C.persuading D.showing
49.A.Certainly B.Hopefully C.Obviously D.Thankfully
50.A.turned to B.smiled at C.objected to D.stared at
51.A.saved B.marked C.deleted D.translated
52.A.office B.home C.camp D.hospital
53.A.recovered B.escaped C.retired D.collapsed
54.A.surprise B.fear C.sorrow D.regret
55.A.humorous B.ambitious C.helpful D.trustful
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 Dragon Boat Festival is 56.______ interesting Chinese festival.Usually,it 57.________(fall) on the fifth day of the fifth month according to the Chinese lunar calendar.The festival is best known for its dragon boat races,58. __________(especial) in the southern provinces where there are many rivers and lakes,in honour 59. _______ Qu Yuan,an honest minister 60.________ was said to be caught up in(陷入) trouble by drowning 61._________(he)in a river.
People who mourn the death of Qu pass down (传递) the way of 62. __________(show) respect to him by throwing rice into the river every year.
The dragon boat races symbolize the attempts 63. ____________(rescue) and recover Qu’s body. There are men 64. __________(send) to set off(燃放)firecrackers and pretend to be looking for Qu. After all (终究),all of the sounds create an atmosphere of excitement for the participants.The races 65. _________(hold) among different villages and organizations,and the winners are awarded medals,banners,and festive meals.
第四部分写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
你校英文报Teenage Life专栏本期的主题为“Sports and Health”。请你用英语写一篇短文投稿,内容包括:
1.运动的重要性; 2.你的运动建议。
注意:
1.写作词数应为80左右; 2.请按如下格式作答。
Sports and Health
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
My Time to Shine
When I was a boy, I always wore turtleneck shirts because I was so sensitive and shy. I worked hard to earn exceptional marks and always tried to behave well. I was younger than everyone else because my good marks had allowed me to skip second grade, but this added nothing to my already low self-confidence.
When I was 14, I moved in with my dad in a new neighborhood, but he was always so busy and had little time for me. It seemed that he was always criticising me or demanding me too much. I began to hate coming home from school every day. I sank further into my low self-esteem (自尊心) and was filled with feeling unappreciated and alone.
One day, my aunt called. This seemed like a miracle (奇迹) to me. Aunt Ginette usually only called once a year, on my birthday. She said she had just seen some young teenagers participate in a public speaking contest, and she thought I should try it, too. She told me she firmly believed I could perform on stage like the other kids since she had seen me do skits (幽默小品) for the family at Christmas. I was astonished. Me Onstage In a public speaking contest I was hesitant. But Aunt Ginette was so confident and seemed really serious. Feeling her strong belief, I went against all odds and agreed to enter the contest.
All that winter, twice a week after dinner, I took three different buses for the three-hour round-trip to practice in Ville, where the competition would take place. Although my dad really did love me and wanted the best for me, he didn’t support this new dream, fearing it would take up my homework time and impact my academic performance. But I remained a top performer in school and never missed a day.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右; 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Four months later, the big night arrived._____________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
When I saw my father's face, his eyes were shining-he was so proud. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________邵东市第四中学2023-2024学年高一下学期7月期末考试参考答案
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
1~5 CABAC 6~10 BAACC 11~15 ABCCA 16~20 BCBBA
第二部分 阅读(每题2.5分,满分37.5分)
21-23 A D C 24-27 D B A B 28-31 B A B D 32-35 D A C B
36-40 G F B A D
七选五(每题2.5分,满分12.5分)
36—40 G F B A D
第三部分 语言运用
完形填空(每题1分,满分15分)
41-45 A C B D A 46-50 B C A D B 51-55 D C A B C
语法填空
an 57. falls 58. especially 59. of 60. who/that
61.himself 62.showing 63.to rescue 64. sent 65.are held
第四部分 写作
应用文写作 (满分15分)
Sports and Health
Learning that the column Teenage Life of our school English newspaper is committed to casting a light on the topic of “Sports and Health”,I am more than thrilled to express my view.
The reasons why we should work out regularly are that not only does it build up our bodies,but it boosts our learning efficiency.Based on such a meaningful theme,a wide variety of activities are highly recommended. Additionally,several health professionals can be invited to give some lectures about how to do daily exercise properly after all the competitions.
Only by raising the awareness of taking exercise and participating actively can we truly enjoy the benefits it brings.I believe every participant will achieve something amazing.
1.词汇积累
非常兴奋:thrilled→excited
锻炼:work out→exercise
此外:additionally→furthermore
2.高分句型
(1)Learning that the column Teenage Life of our school English newspaper is committed to casting a light on the topic of “Sports and Health”,I am more than thrilled to express my view.(that引导的宾语从句)
(2)The reasons why we should work out regularly are that not only does it build up our bodies,but it boosts our learning efficiency.(why引导的定语从句)
第二节读后续写(满分25分)
Four months later, the big night arrived. Waiting anxiously alongside the other competitors, I couldn’t keep from trembling. Taking a deep breath, I tried my best to control my emotions, murmuring to myself, “You can do it!” Finally, it was my turn. I adjusted my clothes, confidently rose to my feet and strode (大步走) onto the stage. I stood there and firmly began my speech, which I had practiced hundreds of times. Words smoothly flew out of my mouth like a beautiful melody, and it was then that I spotted my father in the audience.
When I saw my father’s face, his eyes were shining-he was so proud. Somehow, I gained energy from his expression and finished the speech smoothly. Sitting by my dad, I awaited the result and the previous nervousness was replaced by a sense of relief. Dad gently patted my shoulder, saying, “Well done,” and gave me a big hug. “I now realize how wrong I was to criticize you all the time. I should have appreciated you more.” Hearing this, tears welled up in my eyes, blurring the surroundings. It turned out I got the first prize and we cheered happily. Since then, I have looked at the world with brand-new confidence, heading toward my bright future.
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了作者小时候非常敏感和害羞,努力学习以获得优异的成绩。作者14岁时,父母离婚,作者跟随父亲一起生活,但是父亲很忙,很少有时间陪作者。似乎他唯一一次对作者说话就是提出要求或批评,为此作者对自己没有什么信心。一天作者的阿姨打电话让他参加公开演讲比赛,刚开始作者犹豫不决,但是阿姨鼓励他,相信他,最终作者同意参加比赛。之后一整个冬天,作者都每周两次在晚饭后乘坐三辆不同的巴士往返三个小时,前往比赛举办地进行训练。最终作者顺利完成了比赛,获得了一等奖,作者的父亲意识到自己应该欣赏孩子而不是批评。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“四个月后,重要的夜晚到来了。”可知,第一段可描写作者参加比赛时很紧张,但努力控制自己的情绪,在台上流利地演讲。
②由第二段首句内容“当我看到父亲的脸时,他的眼睛闪闪发光——他是那么自豪。”可知,第二段可描写作者从父亲自豪的眼神获得力量顺利完成比赛。赛后,父亲鼓励称赞作者,意识到自己应该多欣赏作者而不是批评,作者听到父亲的话后很感动,最后作者获得了一等奖。
2.续写线索:上台演讲——紧张——深呼吸,鼓励自己——站在舞台上流利地演讲——看到父亲自豪的眼神——获得力量顺利完成比赛——父亲意识到自己应该多欣赏作者而不是批评——作者感动——获得第一名——自此作者很自信
听力原文
Text 1
M: Karen, I’m going swimming in the gym tonight. Would you like to join me
W: I’d like to, but Michelle will come to my home. We plan to practice for our performance.
Text 2
W: Mark, how about ordering some red wine and beef
M: Good idea. So what else do you want to have
W: I’m still looking at the menu. There’re just too many options.
Text 3
M: Why hasn’t anybody come yet It’s already 6:30 pm now.
W: Honey, I forgot to tell you. I’ve told them to come half an hour later. I thought I would need more time to prepare for the party.
Text 4
W: I heard Mike studies very hard. He often stays up late for his study.
M: I’ve also heard about that. But don’t you think it can do harm to his health I do think he needs to have better learning habits.
Text 5
W: Tom, where do you suggest I go in the coming holiday
M: Why not visit Jinggang Ancient Town It’s a very famous old town. It has a long and rich history.
W: That’s great. I really expect to learn more about the town.
Text 6
M: Lily, I planned to go camping with my sister this weekend. Would you like to go with us
W: Sorry, John, but I already have plans. I’m going to the beach with our classmates Grace and Dave.
M: Sounds great! I also want some fun on the beach. Can I join you
W: Sorry, but we’re not going there for fun. We’re going there to clean up the beach. We’ve decided to carry out beach clean-ups every weekend.
M: I’m passionate about environmental and climate change projects, too. I think tidying the seafront is a simple action we all can take. I’ll definitely go with you.
W: Good.
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M: Anna, do you love your time studying here
W: Yes. I was not so happy before I walked into the school. I knew nobody here and I really didn’t know what to expect. But the minute I came to the classroom, I started to feel at home. I was surprised how much everyone wanted to make friends and how welcoming everyone was.
M: I’m so glad to hear that. So do you know how to get around the city now
W: Yes. It was really a challenge to get around in the beginning, but now it’s easy.
M: How do you find your homestay family
W: They’re really nice. But I do have a problem.
M: What is it
W: I often fail to make myself understood when I talk to others in Chinese.
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W: Jason, do you think we should get mental health days off from school
M: Yes, Jenny. Sometimes we need to stay home and have a good rest after hard schoolwork. I want days when I need soft music to make me feel relaxed. I also enjoy playing around.
W: But you can do those things after school or on the weekend.
M: You know, I have to do schoolwork and read books as well.
W: Well, I don’t think schools should give students days off for their mental health.
M: Why
W: Having too many days off can affect our study and even our life. And many students’ parents like mine have to go to work. If students get too many days off, they might be at home alone too much. This could make some students’ mental health issues worse.
M: But some students have serious mental health challenges. How can they get help
W: I do think a mental health lecture can play a vital role in students’ daily life and help to protect them from mental illness.
M: That sounds like a good idea.
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W: Have you finished reading the magazine, Henry
M: Yes. Now I’m reading some online news. I just read a news story about a flight. It was really amazing.
W: Did anything happen to the flight
M: Yes. On Tuesday afternoon an air traffic controller in Florida got an emergency radio call. Someone taking the flight told him that he didn’t know how to fly the airplane.
W: Why did that person want to fly the plane
M: Because the pilot of the airplane wasn’t well.
W: The air traffic controller must have been very worried.
M: Sure. But he had been working as an air traffic controller for many years. Even more importantly, he trains pilots. By giving careful instructions, the controller was able to help the man pilot the plane down, and land safely.
W: Did anybody get injured
M: Luckily, that didn’t happen. It was really a miracle.
W: Surely it was. That man was really brave. He saved all the lives on the plane.
M: That’s true.
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W: Most babies first learn to walk and talk before developing any skills or hobbies, but this was not in the case of 15-year-old Australian artist Aelita Andre.When she was 9 months old, she started to learn painting by herself. By the age of one year and ten months, her first painting was in London Art Gallery. She had her first solo exhibition in Manhattan when she was just four years old. The show was called “The Prodigy of Colors”. Aelita’s exhibition in Manhattan was displayed for three weeks straight. All her 24 artworks were sold there within a week. The price was ranging from $4,000 to $10,000. Aelita’s work gained popularity and fame, and her artworks began appearing in the big galleries all over the world. Critics call her young Picasso, and her painting style is frequently compared with Jackson Pollock, the greatest abstract artist of all time. Global Child Prodigy Awards is the world’s first and only award ceremony to recognize unique and talented children. Aelita Andre won the award in 2020. Everyone has his or her own talent, so find your own talent.