江苏省宿迁市2023-2024学年高二下学期6月期末英语试题（含答案，无听力音频有听力原文）

江苏省宿迁市2023-2024学年高二下学期6月期末英语试题含答案高二年级调研测试
英 语
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
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)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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 does the man have for lunch
A. Chinese food. B. Japanese food. C. Thai food.
2. What did the woman take a picture of
A. The moon. B. A lake. C. A bear.
3. Where was the man brought up
A. In a city. B. In a village. C. In a town.
4. How is the man feeling now
A. Sorry. B. Excited. C. Annoyed.
5. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Shop assistant and customer. B. Teacher and student. C. Classmates.
第二节 (共15小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Who is Mary
A. Peter's classmate. B. Peter's mother. C. Peter's sister.
7. What will Peter do tonight
A. Cook the dinner. B. Do the dishes. C. Wash the clothes.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Why does the woman have a pet chicken
A. She needs some eggs.
B. She believes it is friendly.
C. She thinks it looks beautiful.
9. When will the speakers meet
A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.
10. How can the man make the chicken like him according to the woman
A. By sitting with it. B. By petting it. C. By feeding it.
听第8段材料, 回答第11 至 13题。
11. What is the reason that the woman can't go with the man
A. She has a meeting now.
B. She has to finish a report.
C. She doesn't have enough money.
12. What does the woman want for lunch
A. A hamburger. B. A sandwich. C. Some sushi.
13. When will the woman pay the man
A. Before the man leaves.
B. When the man is back.
C. After the woman gets some change.
听第9段材料，回答第14至 17题。
14. How long did Kai live in Wellington
A. For 3 years. B. For 1 1 years. C. For 14 years.
15. Which city does Jia Li's aunt live in
A. Manchester. B. Shanghai. C. London.
16. Who will the speakers probably choose for their project finally
A. Empress Wu Zetian.
B. Emperor Qin Shi Huang.
C. Xuanye, the Kangxi Emperor.
17. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In an airport. B. In a history museum. C. At school.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Who is the director
A. Charles Parker. B. Lance Beaumont. C. April Delaney.
19. What does Carlo Martinez do
A. A producer. B. An actor. C. A play writer.
20. What will the listeners probably do next
A. Make a movie. B. Applaud for the speaker. C. Ask questions.
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
The UK's most daring aerial park
Highlights
Prepare to experience a full day of thrills
Get access to all six exciting activities
Enjoy over 50% off
Vouchers(票券) Price
Ticket for one 25.00 60.00
Group Ticket (2 people) 49.50 120.00
Group Ticket (4 people) 95.00 240.00
Group Ticket (6 people) 139.00 360.00
What to expect
Spending a day at London won't let you down! Bring your friends and family to the UK's most daring aerial adventure park, offering six adrenaline-pumping challenges to take on, including a 1 km long double-line zip trip across West London, 50m long speed slides and a power fan descender(高飞跳) with whole views of London and a 24m drop.
Need to know
Vouchers are valid until September 30,2024. Bookings begin from February 10th.
This offer is subject to a strict no-refund policy.
The Net Park has a minimum age of 4, but children between the ages of 4 and 6 must be accompanied by a responsible adult on the Net Park at all times.
The minimum height restriction for most activities is 1.4 metres, with the exclusion of the Net Park, which has no minimum height.
Vouchers cannot be cancelled, amended, exchanged, refunded or used with any other offer.
Location: Gripped London, Staines Road, Hounslow, TW14 0HH.
Our dress code can be found here.
21. How much do a couple with three kids pay at least if they visit the park
A. 139 B. 120 C. 49.5 D. 124
22. Who might be the potential visitors of this aerial park
A. Adults loving adventures.
B. Senior citizens scared of heights.
C. Teenagers fond of social activities.
D. Children accompanied by parents.
23. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. A review of aerial park. B. A travel brochure to London.
C. A website about outdoor activities. D. An introduction to a travel book.
B
After having her second child, 35-year-old Eman Wagdy Selim felt that she had a bigger purpose in life. Although her background was in language and translation, the young Egyptian woman, with her husband's support, had an idea to create a platform called Al Faraza to provide high-quality fruits and vegetables at competitive prices. After listing 150 products, the platform began offering meat and cheese as well through start-up companies.
In 2019, Eman developed the project further into an app that allowed Egyptian women and other small-business owners who sold homemade meals, as well as local farmers, to bring their products to a wider audience.
Today, Al Faraza, an Egyptian word that refers to careful and attentive selection, supports Egyptian women in particular, providing them with job opportunities and income to secure decent lives for themselves and their families. They also have access to training opportunities to learn how to best prepare, market and sell homemade food to customers in Egypt through the app.
Eman's idea only became a reality after she heard about the One Million Arab Coders Initiative, which provides online training courses to help Arab youth build and master coding skills so they can pursue jobs in digital technologies and develop their own high-tech projects.
She enrolled in the Initiative’s Data Analysis track, where she learned how to transform data into successful ideas. Gaining these skills was a vital step towards the success of Al Faraza, and Eman is proud of the personal growth and achievements she has experienced thanks to the Initiative.
Overjoyed at the success of her project, Eman says,“ Al Faraza has helped change the lives of 800 Egyptian women, and we will continue to grow and develop our project. We promise that we will expand the app's reach to be accessible to all Egyptian women, wherever they are, so that we can grow together as one team.”
24. What is the initial purpose of‘A1 Faraza’
A. To fulfil her life purpose.
B. To offer cost-effective goods.
C. To improve Egyptian women's status.
D. To help the locals promote their products.
25. How did Eman help Egyptians
A. By funding locals to expand businesses.
B. By providing a platform to increase income.
C. By donating daily necessities to secure decent lives.
D. By spreading professional knowledge to support them.
26. What plays a crucial role in the success of the project
A. Her optimism for the project.
B. The training courses to land jobs.
C. The skills acquired in the Initiative.
D. Her background in language and translation.
高二英语 第 4 页 共 10 页
27. Which of the following can best describe Eman
A. Responsible and modest. B. Ambitious and diligent.
C. Honest and determined. D. Caring and enterprising.
C
The pollutants in our skies aren't just a health risk; they also cause ugly stains on buildings and other structures. To solve this, chemists have been working for years on a special type of paint that can not only clean pollutants on its surface but may also get rid of those from the air.
When an artificial UV(紫外线) source shines on the paint, the nanoparticles(纳米颗粒) in the paint react with pollutants to make them break down, theoretically removing them from the nearby air and preventing a discoloring formation, which will definitely make its colour less attractive.
In a recent study, researchers developed a new paint that they claim works using UV rays from ordinary sunlight, making its self-cleaning properties easier to activate. The unstable chemicals, produced in chemical reactions, attack pollutants that come in contact with the paint, changing them into less harmful substances such as carbon dioxide and water. The research team added other elements to the nanoparticles’ structure, which reduced the amount of energy needed to spark the reaction and let it work via ordinary sunlight. In lab tests, these modified nanoparticles removed up to 96 percent of tested pollutants added to the paint's surface.
“It is better to be able to use solar light to activate, as the paint can work by itself,” says Antonio, a chemist at the Technical University of Madrid. But a real-world setting would probably reduce its effectiveness, he adds. “Under laboratory conditions, it is a very small scale, and everything is very well controlled such as temperature, humidity, or the concentration of pollutants, but you will never get those results at a real scale.”
The study authors stress that this work is just an initial step in their research. “ I think it's a very fundamental study,”says Rupprechter. Future research will confirm how effectively pollutants are neutralized (中和) from the air itself. “We don't claim that we can remove all pollutants from air,” he says, “but overall, it looks promising.”
28. What is an advantage of the special type of paint
A. Absorbing sunlight. B. Removing pollutants.
C. Enhancing ecosystem. D. Decorating buildings.
29. Which word can best explain the underlined word “discoloring” in paragraph 2
A. Changing. B. Producing. C. Fading. D. Destroying.
30. Which statement will Antonio probably agree with
A. All pollutants on the surface can be removed.
B. More energy was used to activate chemical reactions.
C. Artificial UV is superior to sunlight in the experiment.
D. The new paint's effectiveness may fall short in real world.
31. What is Rupprechter's attitude towards the research
A. Approving. B. Unfavourable. C. Doubtful. D. Objective.
D
Made of thin cotton and sewed together in only 20 minutes, an experimental pair of gloves isn't particularly fashionable or useful for keeping anyone's hands warm. Instead, they use sensors woven into its fabric to serve an entirely different purpose: teaching piano.
In a study, Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduate student Yiyue Luo and her colleagues created these “smart gloves” using advanced technology, which incorporates physical sensations such as vibration(震动) or force to help with learning activities. Researchers used the gloves to record one pianist's hand movements while playing a song. They then relayed those movements to a student through fingertip vibrations, helping the learner build muscle memory and perform the piece with greater precision.
“Hand-based movements like piano playing are normally really subjective and difficult to record and transfer,” Luo says .“But with these gloves we are actually able to track a piano teacher's touch experience and share it with another person to improve their tactile learning process.”
Using a computerized embroidery(刺绣) machine, the team wove small wires linked to a pressure-sensing material in the gloves to detect hand motions. When a piano teacher wearing the gloves repeatedly performed a tune, a machine-learning algorithm processed their movement on the keys and translated it into instructional vibrations. Students wearing their own gloves then attempted to play the same tune, with the fingertip vibrations guiding them through proper movements. By the trials’ end, students who had practiced with the gloves could play more accurately than those who had not.
Playing piano or video games is often just for fun, but Rice University mechanical engineer O’Malley adds that with an improved algorithm, coded to identify and capture finer hand movements, the new glove technology could someday help to teach crucial practices such as surgeries. “Instructional haptics remove a step in the learning process that auditory and visual learning can't.” she says .“When vibration is actually felt directly at the point of action, we can act and learn quicker and with that, there's so much potential.”
32. What is presented in paragraph 2
A. Learning activities. B. Statistical methods.
C. Theoretical models. D. Working principles.
33. What do we know about the experimental pair of gloves
A. Gloves are used to help perform surgeries.
B. Wires are employed to guide hand movements.
C. Gloves accelerate the students' precision slightly.
D. Smart technology is applied to process the movements.
34. What is the last paragraph intended to do
A. Introduce a global trend.
B. Raise a reasonable doubt.
C. Make some further predictions.
D. Add some background information.
35. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A.“Smart Gloves” Make Teaching Easier.
B. Crucial Practices are Taught by “Smart Gloves”.
C.“Smart Gloves” Teach Piano Playing through Touch.
D. Learners can Act and Learn Quicker via “Smart Gloves”.
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。
Self-validation is the act of accepting your feelings and experiences. It means understanding your international perceptions and emotions, and recognizing them as valid. It can be challenging, especially for people who struggle with things like self-doubt. 36
Use your personal history to validate yourself.
Self-validation can be tough when you have trouble believing in yourself. 37Because even if you're a capable person, it's natural to need a refresher so often! Additionally ,keep a journal or make a list of your successes, and you'll have an easy way to remind yourself.
38
Remember that you're allowed to feel different emotions. When feeling intense emotions, you might assume your reaction isn't normal. But actually, it's all part of the human experience. It's okay to feel happy, excited, hurt, angry or any other emotions, and other people would likely feel the same in your place.
Practice genuineness and be honest with yourself.
39 So be honest and acknowledge both your virtues and shortcomings. Remember, your self-worth shouldn't be built on trying to be as perfect as possible; it should be about accepting the person you are.
Accept your feelings without over-identifying with them.
An important part of validation is remembering that you aren't your feelings, nor are you the things you do. 40 You may feel strong emotions at times, and that's common, but those feelings will never decide who you are. Emotions are temporary, and eventually, they’ll pass.
A. Normalize your feelings, both positive and negative.
B. Remind yourself that your feelings don't define you.
C. Reflection is all about acknowledging emotions you felt.
D. However, it's never too late to start learning how to do it!
E. Sometimes, validation is as simple as taking care of yourself!
F. Being yourself is one of the most important forms of self-validation.
G. To fight against this, recall situations where you succeeded to prove your true capabilities.
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入空白处的最佳选项。
As the first blind person to receive a master's degree in vocal music, Zhang Chen moved many people recently with her story.
Born with congenital amblyopia, Zhang had never seen the world 41 . To help her study, her parents 42 her to the Anqing Special Education School. In 1999, when Zhang was 13, she lost her 43 completely. The tragedy caused much 44 , and her parents tried to help her with music. Gradually, she became fond of music, and especially 45 , even though practicing the instrument was extremely 46 for her. Her love of music 47 her to the piano department of Changchun University's special education school in Jilin province, for undergraduate study.
In 2013, Zhang 48 a guide dog, whose name was Fighter. Fighter not only brought help and happiness but also 49 and marriage. She married the dog trainer three years later. But she still wanted to further her study. In 2020, Zhang was 50 to Anqing Normal University.
At the recent graduation ceremony, she delivered a speech 51 the graduates. “Although I cannot see the world, 52 has always been a beam of light in my heart. ” she said. She would 53 to the Anqing Special Education School to help more people with54 .“As long as the beams of light do not disappear, it may help someone to get out of55 .”
41. A. vaguely B. differently C. thoroughly D. clearly
42. A. introduced B. sent C. instructed D. accompanied
43. A. hearing B. sense C. sight D. ability
44. A. misery B. confusion C. loss D. friction
45. A. violin B. guitar C. piano D. flute
46. A. delightful B. threatening C. challenging D. meaningful
47. A. brought B. reduced C. exposed D. offered
48. A. adored B. anticipated C. assisted D. adopted
49. A. empathy B. prospect C. love D. sympathy
50. A. entitled B. admitted C. guided D. transported
51. A. with regard to B. in defense of C. in response to D. on behalf of
52. A. poetry B. music C. literature D. education
53. A. adapt B. return C. transfer D. switch
54. A. disabilities B. shortcomings C. virtue D. passion
55. A. change B. fate C. darkness D. hope
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。
Wuyuan County, located northeast of Jiangxi Province, was established during the Tang Dynasty. Its unique characteristics, including its natural environment and traditional lifestyles,56 (preserve) well for centuries. It also features typical Hui-style buildings. Hui is short for Huizhou, 57 ancient region that consisted of six counties including Wuyuan. As is widely known, Hui-style architecture is one of the main ancient Chinese architectural 58(style). It is characterized by the use of black tiles, white walls, and creative decorations59 (make) of bricks, stones, and wood.
Known as “the most beautiful countryside in China”, Wuyuan is especially beautiful in spring, a season when a sea of 60 (bloom) rapeseed flowers and endless terraced fields add more charm to it. At that time, a great number of tourists, who seek 61 (escape)from the crowded city, come to the area to feel the peace 62 appreciate the beauty of this ancient town. East Line, North Line, and West Line are three main tour routes. Beautiful old towns like Jiangling Village and Huangling Village can be found along the East Line, providing stunning springtime views of rapeseed flowers. The North Line leads visitors to Qinghua Town, 63 they can see the Rainbow Bridge and Wolong Valley. Visitors can also gain new insights 64 Chinese tea culture by enjoying a pot of local freshly-brewed tea at the Jinshan Ecological Tea Garden located along the West Line.
It is the 65 (exist) of marvellous tourist destinations like this that makes the life journey so worthwhile.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分 15分)
为了倡导同学们做终身学习者，最近你校将开展以“Lifelong Learning”为主题的活动，假设你是学生会主席李华，请你用英语写一篇倡议书，号召大家积极参与。内容包括：
1.倡议目的；
2.意义及措施；
3.发出倡议。
注意：
1.写作词数应为 80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear fellow students, Students’ Union
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。
“Maya, do you know what day it is today ” Ali asked. Maya, absorbed in her homework, replied ,“It's the 5th of December.” Then suddenly she exclaimed, “Ali, it's Daddy's birthday today!” “That's exactly what I was about to tell you,” Ali responded with excitement. “How could we forget such a special day How careless of us!” Maya blamed herself. “Maya, we haven't planned anything yet. We don't have much time!” Ali regretted. “It's never too late, we still have time until dinner, ”Maya comforted him.
Both of them were filled with determination to make their dad's birthday memorable. They decided to gather some funds and remembered they had been saving their pocket money to buy comic books. However, even after pooling their money, they realized it wasn't enough.
“Oh no, we can't even afford a decent chocolate cake with this amount, let alone decorations,” Maya sighed in disappointment.
“But remember sister, Daddy likes simplicity, so we should make it as simple as we can. Let's decorate the room with balloons only and simply order creamy pasta, Daddy's favourite,”Ali expressed his thoughts.
“Hmm ... you are right. I am thinking of baking the cake ourselves,” added Maya. “Now let's see what's in the fridge and start working on our project for today.”
That evening, their parents had to attend a tea party, leaving the kids with ample time to experiment in the kitchen. Maya felt a bit nervous, but Ali encouraged her. “Dear sister, have confidence in yourself. This is our last option, and we don't have any other choice. Trust me ,baking a cake isn't as difficult as it seems only if we are determined to.”
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。
With Ali's motivation, they started the task like scientists in a lab.
As they just finished decorating the room, the doorbell rang.
高二期末 英语参考答案
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
1—5：CCACA 6—10：CBBBC 11—15：BBAAC 16—20：ACABB
第二部分 阅读 （共两节，满分50分）
21—23：BAC 24—27：BBCD 28—31：BCDA 32—35：DDCC 36—40：DGAFB
第三部分 语言运用 （共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
41—45： DBCAC 46—50：CADCB 51—55：DBBAC
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
have been preserved 57. an 58. styles 59. made 60. blooming
to escape 62. and 63. where 64. into 65. existence
应用文（15分）：
Dear fellow students,
Aimed at inspiring students to be lifelong learners, a campaign titled “Lifelong Learning” will be launched in our school.
Lifelong learning, which contributes to keeping pace with the latest development as well as refreshing our knowledge, plays an essential role in the rapidly changing world. To be lifelong learners, we should make ourselves open to new knowledge and ideas. Additionally, of equal importance is taking advantage of opportunities for lifelong learning, such as subscribing to e-learning courses and visiting the local library.
Come and join us! Embrace lifelong learning and you will grow and succeed personally and professionally!
The students’ union
(98words)
读后续写（25分）：
With Ali’s motivation, they started the task like scientists in a lab. They surfed the Internet and found the recipes for cake. Having prepared the necessary ingredients:eggs, sugar, milk, oil, baking powder, light cream and so on, they started according to the procedures. Eventually they made it. After placing the cake in the oven, they cleaned up the kitchen. Nearly 30 minutes later, the cake emerged from the oven, and they both shouted with joy, “We did it!” Overcome with excitement, they got down to decorating the room with the balloons.
As they just finished decorating the room, the doorbell rang. Maya and Ali opened the door. Upon seeing their parents, the kids hummed the birthday song together. Knowing the birthday cake was made by themselves, his father gave them each a bear hug, saying “Thank you my sweeties. What a big surprise.” It became a memorable day. Later that night, Maya shared a lesson with Ali, “Sometimes, it’s only the first step that makes us afraid. Once we have a firm belief in ourselves, everything will become a piece of cake.”
听力原文：
Text 1
W: What are you having for your lunch It smells so good. Let me guess. Japanese food Chinese food
M: Close, but no. See, it’s sweet and spicy.
W: Oh, I see, it’s Thai food from your wife. (1)
Text 2
W: I managed to get a photo of the bear we sometimes see near the lake. (2)
M: That’s really lucky. I only see them once in a blue moon.
Text 3
M: Sometimes, I dream of moving to a tiny village.
W: I love city life! I was raised in a small town, with nothing to do. This is much more fun.
M: Maybe when you grow up here, as I did, it’s not so exciting. (3)
Text 4
W: I’m so sorry, sir. Our cook missed your order. He’s cooking it right now.
M: I’ve already been waiting for an hour! I’m just wondering if I can have my lunch before I have to go back to work! (4)
Text 5
M: Can I help you
W: Yes, I’m trying to learn Chinese, and a friend recommended this book to me. Do you have any
M: Oh, yes. That’s very popular with students, so we have many copies. The language section is at the back of the store. (5)
Text 6
W: Go help Dad clean, and then come back down, Peter. I’m going to be making us some eggs for snacks.
M: Okay, Mom. Can we please have chicken for dinner tonight
W: I’ve already told your father to bring some beef on his way back. Isn’t that better
M: Yes, it is! Who will be doing the dishes tonight (7) It’s Mary’s turn!
W: But she’s a little sick today. I know you did them last night, so how about you and I do them together (7) And you won’t need to help with the clothes then.
M: Okay. (7)
Text 7
W: Do you want to meet my new pet chicken (8) I got it last Sunday.
M: You have a pet chicken Is that a normal pet
W: Not really. Many people keep chickens for their eggs but they are not usually thought of as pets.
M: So, why did you get it (8)
W: Believe it or not, chickens are very smart, kind and sweet. (8) If you get them when they’re babies, they will learn not to fear you. Mine often sits on me and you can pet it.
M: Wow! I didn’t know chickens were like that! I would like to meet yours. Can I come over this Friday evening Or Saturday (9)
W: Saturday is fine. (9) You can feed her some food. Then she is sure to like you. (10)
Text 8
M: I have an hour before my next meeting. I’m going to the shop next door to buy something to eat. Would you like to come (11)
W: I would love to but I have a report that has to be finished by 1:00 p.m. (11) Would it be possible for you to get me something while you are out
M: Of course. What would you like, a hamburger or some sushi
W: Can you get me a sandwich on brown bread (12)
M: No problem. Do you want anything to drink
W: I’ll just have a bottle of water, please.
M: Right, I’ll be back shortly. (13)
W: Well, I will give you the money now, (13) but I’ve only got a 10 note, I’m afraid.
M: That’s OK. I’ll bring you the change.
W: Thanks for that. It will give me time to get this report out of the way.
Text 9
W: Are you Kai (14) I’m Jia Li, (15) your partner for the history project.
M: Oh, hi!
W: So, you’ve just moved to Shanghai
M: Yes, I was born here, but my mom’s work took us overseas. I’ve lived all over the place!
W: Where did you live before (14)
M: In Wellington, New Zealand. I was there from the age of 11 to 14. (14) Then we came here for me to finish my education. I think we’ve settled in China now. It would be nice to settle down!
W: I bet! Although, I’d love to travel. I’ve only been to England to see family.
M: Oh, where have you been We lived in Manchester for a while.
W: My aunt lives in London. (15)
M: I love London!
W: So, what should our project be about (16) I thought about studying Qin Shi Huang, the First Emperor of China who united the country, but another group has taken the subject in class.
M: What about Xuanye, the Kangxi Emperor He had the longest rule of any ruler in Chinese history!
W: But that will mean more work!
M: True. What about Empress Wu Zetian, the only female ruler of China (16)
W: Oh, great idea! (16)
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Thank you, everyone, for giving me this award. I find it really hard to believe and I’m almost lost for words. But don’t worry, I’ll find some. I believe that an individual award always reflects a team effort, and there are so many people who made this moment possible that I don’t know where to start, really. I’d like to thank my director, Charles Parker, (18) for believing in me when no one else did, and my producer, Lance Beaumont, for taking a chance on an unknown name. Carlo Martinez, my co-star, brought out the best in me, (19) and the whole staff of the movie were unbelievably talented. Oh, and I can’t forget April Delaney, our play writer, who wrote such a fantastic story. Also, my friends who offered me many valuable suggestions when I first started this career. Finally, I suppose, I’d like to thank my family, who have supported my dream every step of the way through good times and not-so-good times. I am honored to accept this award, not only for myself, but representing everyone in my life who has helped make my dream come true.