泗阳县实验高级中学2024-2025学年第一学期高二第一次调研测试
英 语 试 卷
本试卷共__67___题，共___150___分，考试用时__120____分钟。
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡上。用2B铅笔将试卷类型填涂在答题卡相应位置上。
2.作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔在答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。答案不能答在试卷上。
3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答无效。
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 woman usually use the bigger car for
A. Holidays. B. Work. C. Shopping.
2. What will the speakers probably do on Saturday
A. Borrow books. B. Attend a book sale. C. Visit a children’s park.
3. What is probably the woman’s hobby
A. Dancing. B. Taking pictures. C. Growing house plants.
4. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Prepare for the presentation.
B. Work late into the night.
C. Get enough sleep.
5. What has the woman greatly improved according to the man
A. Her use of words. B. Her handwriting. C. Her story ideas.
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. Why does the woman want to replace the kitchen window
A. It’s old. B. It’s broken. C. It’s out of style.
7. When will the new window probably be fitted and ready
A. By noon. B. By mid-afternoon. C. By evening.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At home. B. In a hotel. C. In a national park.
9. How long will the speakers stay in the Everglades
A. 2 days. B. 10 days. C. 12 days.
听第8段材料，回答第10至 13题。
10. What does the man think of the job suggested by the woman
A. It doesn’t fit him. B. It is dangerous. C. It is well-paid.
11. What does the man want to be
A. An accountant. B. A fisherman. C. A doctor.
12. Why does the man consider doing a summer job
A. To support the village tradition.
B. To earn money for school.
C. To pass the time.
13. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Working on fishing boats.
B. Considering a college major.
C. Applying for a work-study program.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What made the woman worried about moving as a child
A. Making new friends. B. Leaving her parents. C. Packing up things.
15. What amazed the woman about her father
A. His super strength. B. His cooking skills. C. His talent for voices.
16. What will the woman probably do tonight
A. Listen to a story.
B. Ask her father to dance.
C. Cook dinner for her parents.
17. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Friends. B. Brother and sister. C. Father and daughter.
听第10段材料, 回答第 18至 20题。
18. What does the Film Club do weekly
A. Make films. B. Promote new films. C. Talk about films.
19. Who funds the Film Club’s film-making equipment
A. The Film Club members.
B. The National Film Society.
C. The International Film Festival’s organizers.
20. Why does the speaker give the talk
A. To get film funding.
B. To teach film-making techniques.
C. To encourage new students to join a club.
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）
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Over the course of the eight-week journalism workshop, participants will get hands-on experience in the end-to-end process of news reporting, including:
How to find stories and assess (评估) their newsworthiness
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How to create well-structured, interesting news pieces
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In addition to writing, students will have the opportunity to learn multimedia and digital skills, ultimately gaining exposure to the complete, real, end-to-end experience of working in journalism.
21. What is the purpose of the journalism workshop
A. To expose high schoolers to the real world.
B. To bring The Stanford Daily to a larger audience.
C. To select potential writers for The Stanford Daily.
D. To equip high schoolers with skills of news reporting.
22. What can participants do in the workshop
A. Start up a news writing website.
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C. Assess the work of Daily’s journalists.
D. Get personalized guidance from professionals.
23. What is the text
A. An activity schedule. B. An online advertisement.
C. A course review. D. An academic article.
B
When the fifth grade school year was almost over, all the girls made autograph (签名) books. As I signed my classmates’ books, I noticed their moms had written in them, too. “I couldn’t be prouder of you. Can’t wait to see how you like junior high!” “Congratulations! We love you and know you have a bright future!”
I asked my mother to sign mine, too. When she handed it back to me, I was anxious to see what she had written. This is what I found on the page:
When a thing is first begun
Never leave it till it’s done.
Be the labor great or small.
Do it well or not at all.
That was it I was frozen. It was an indication to me that, if I couldn’t be perfect, I wasn’t good enough. I held back my tears, left the page in but secretly hoped my classmates wouldn’t read it.
Do it well or not at all. For years, I battled perfectionism and never felt good enough for most of my life.
When my mother was in her eighties, I gave her a book to fill out so we could know more about her. It had questions at the top of each page and then blank space to respond. I secretly hoped she’d
been working on it all along. Sadly, not long after, my mother passed away. When I sorted out her belongings, what I wanted more than anything was that book. What I found stopped me short. On page ten, the question was, “What’s the best advice you got from your parents ” Her response was what she had written in my autograph book. Even though I’d memorized it years ago, I read it at a slower pace now, seeing it in a new light.
It was written to her by her mother, and she was passing it down to her daughter in the same way. A gift from her to me. She was giving me treasured, valuable advice when all I was thinking about were words of praise. I understand it now.
24. In paragraph 1 the author found that words from other classmates’ moms ________.
A. contained reflection on life
B. expressed their thankfulness
C. showed pride in their children
D. featured a formal writing style
25. Seeing her mom’s words on the autograph book, how did the author feel
A. Disappointed. B. Motivated. C. Hopeful. D. Anxious.
26. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 5 imply
A. The author memorized the words from her mom.
B. The author was surprised to see the same words again.
C. The author found it easy to see the words clearly under the light.
D. The author began to have a new understanding of her mom’s words.
27. What gift did the author’s mom give her
A. A vision of a perfect world.
B. Encouragement to do things well.
C. Her mom’s wisdom of loving yourself.
D. Her mom’s advice on living at a slow pace.
C
A plant-based diet seems to be the best option for human health. A team led by medical doctor Angelo Capodici of the University of Bologna in Italy has found that humans eating vegetarian(素食的) diets tend to have measurably better health outcomes in several areas.
This does not mean that you should immediately excise meat from your diet, since the diet
needs of individuals can vary significantly. What it does suggest is that making dietary changes might be a much more powerful tool for improving health outcomes, if it can be done safely.
Since diet is easy to change, Capodici and his colleagues(同事) wanted to take a closer look at the impact of plant-based eating on the risk of these diseases. They studied the data collected from 48 reviews between January 2000 and June 2023, and found that vegetarian diets were associated with better health status on a number of risk factors for both cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer. Overall, these plant-based diets were associated with better cholesterol(胆固醇) levels and blood sugar control, a lower risk of both cancer and heart disease compared to those of plant-and-meat eaters.
The team noted, though, that vegetarian pregnant(怀孕的) women did not show a significantly lower risk of high blood pressure. They were also careful not to draw conclusions about plant-based foods being the only cause of these health improvements.
It’s also worth noting that plant-based diets can result in vitamin and mineral shortage; and, of course, many different health conditions, such as allergies(过敏) require a careful, tailored approach to food. Because of these, the researchers caution against the large-scale adoption of plant-based diets. Rather, they say more targeted and more specific research should be conducted, in order to narrow down why these diets are positively correlated with better health.
28. What is the finding of the new research
A. Vegetarians are likely to have a healthier body.
B. Individual dietary needs do not affect health outcomes.
C. Humans should eat more vegetables to enjoy a longer life.
D. Plant-based diets have become more popular in recent years.
29. What does the underlined word “excise” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Remove. B. Obtain. C. Distinguish. D. Steal.
30. How did the team conduct the research
A. By giving reasons. B. By analysing data.
C. By listing examples. D. By making comparisons.
31. What can we learn from the last paragraph
A. Plant-based diets are an invitation to allergies among people.
B. Plant-based diets can make up for vitamin and mineral shortage.
C. Further researches should be focused on how to improve health.
D. Individual health needs should be considered before diet changes.
D
Some people prefer paperbacks because they’re easy to borrow and share. Others will go for e-readers. But which is the more environmentally sustainable option
Whether it’s better to read books in print or on a device is complicated, because of the complex interaction of the resources involved across the entire lifecycle of a published work: how
books and devices are shipped, what energy they use to run, if they can be recycled.
On the one side, traditional print publishing comes with a high carbon footprint. According to 2023 data, 32 million trees are cut down each year to make paper for books. Then there’s the energy-intensive processes of printing and shipping—to say nothing of the many books that are destroyed because they remain unsold. Although it’s standard practice in the industry, publishers don’t want to destroy books. So instead, many are donating unsold copies, switching to on-demand printing. Publishers are also rethinking book design, since certain fonts (字体) can be more climate-friendly by using less ink and less paper.
On the other hand, digital reading seems to have a considerable eco-advantage over print because it is paperless, so it saves trees and shipping. Moreover, tech companies that make e-readers such as Amazon offer recycling programs for old devices. But digital devices also come with a substantial carbon footprint, especially at the manufacturing stage. Their cases are made with plastics and the minerals in their batteries require resource-heavy mining.
Figuring out whether to take a digital device or a paperback to the beach ultimately depends on how much you read.“ If you buy an e-reader and you read loads and loads of books on it, then it’s the lowest carbon thing to do,” said Mike Berners-Lee, the author of The Carbon Footprint of Everything. “But if I buy it, read a couple of books, and decide that I prefer paperback books, then it’s the worst of all worlds.”
Yet Berners-Lee said that reading is still, relatively speaking, a pretty sustainable activity——regardless of whether you read using an e-reader, phone or old-fashioned paperback.
32. Why is it hard to tell if print or digital books are more eco-friendly
A. The whole processes for both involve many resources.
B. The option depends on the reader’s personal preferences.
C. Recycling programs are not equally effective for both types.
D. The environmental impact of reading habits is often overlooked.
33. What are book publishers doing to reduce the environmental impact
A. Cutting down fewer trees.
B. Destroying the unsold books.
C. Employing eco-friendly practices.
D. Focusing on the sales of digital books.
34. According to Berners-Lee, an e-reader is more sustainable than paperbacks when .
A. an e-reader is shared by many people
B. you charge it using renewable energy
C. an e-reader is recycled after being used
D. you read a high volume of books digitally
35. Which is the most suitable title for the text
A. Print books vs. e-readers: which is your favorite
B. Paper books vs. e-readers: which is better for the climate
C. Choose digital reading, for it reduces more carbon footprint
D. Keep the balance of convenience and sustainability in reading
笫二节（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。
With gas prices rising and airport security lines snaking longer than ever, why not book your next domestic（国内的） vacation on a train Compared to other alternatives, it’s comfortable and relaxing. Here is some advice on how to make a trip by rail as pleasant as possible.
Plan ahead. Most long-distance trains, especially the sleeping car accommodations, sell out very quickly. __36__ But no matter when you travel, it’s a good idea to make your reservations at least 90 days in advance.
Use a travel agent. Consider turning your travel plan over to a travel agent and letting him double-check all the details, make suggestions, and then handle the actual reservations. A good one can sometimes find you discounted tickets. __37__ Then you won’t have to walk through several cars on a moving train three times a day for your meals.
Bring a blanket. When you’re riding on trains, you won’t be provided with a blanket for free, even if your trip is an overnight one. __38__ In the summer in particular, the air conditioning can make them quite cold.
Arrive early. Most trains operate just once a day and some run only three times a week, so missing yours can be a disaster. __39__ Note: The times listed on the schedules are departure times, not arrival times.
Have fun. __40__ Read a book, knit, do a crossword puzzle, or simply watch the world unfold outside the window. To calculate your speed as you do, divide 3,600 (the number of seconds in an hour) by the number of seconds it takes you to travel one mile (the distance between two mileposts). If it takes the train 53 seconds to travel one mile, you’re going 67.92 mph.
A. Train trips aren’t for impatient types.
B. You’ll have views from both sides of the train.
C. The temperature on rail cars is often hard to control.
D. That’s particularly true during busy summer months.
E. You might have to wait longer than 24 hours to catch the next one.
F. Chances are the cost will be a lot less than the cost of one bedroom.
G. He may also book you in a sleeping car that’s right next to the diner.
第三部分 语言运用（共二节，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。
Months ago someone gave us a dish-washing machine as a gift. We already had a part-time worker who cleaned our bowls and ____41____ at home. There was no doubt that we ____42____ touched the new machine.
Alice, our neighbor was ____43____ the next week to a new house and I went to ask her whether the machine might be something she could ____44____. It turned out that she immediately said ____45____. She had a big family and her daughters had asked if they could get a dish-washing machine. And then she didn’t have to spend money to ____46____ one!
I couldn’t tell you how overjoyed I was to see her daughters’ ____47____ looks when they came over to get it. And they were even more excited about the ____48____ seeds (种子) I gave them. I hoped they would plant more flowers in their new home so that they would always have a piece of our ____49____ with them. Of course, I would miss them, too.
I _____50_____ a pink heart on the front of our house while they were having their going-away _____51_____. We also joined in their dinner and dance. I haven’t had the “heart” washed off yet either. I told her that maybe after they _____52_____, I would wash it off or maybe not—I liked being reminded that our hearts would be _____53_____ forever.
The _____54_____ thing is that my neighbor’s daughters will still work in our town, and I’d like them to come to our house often. I want to tell them our door is always _____55_____ for them here.
41. A. rooms B. floors C. plates D. boxes
42. A. carefully B. hardly C. obviously D. usually
43. A. building up B. giving up C. running away D. moving away
44. A. rent B. use C. quit D. give
45. A. yes B. sorry C. hello D. goodbye
46. A. test B. buy C. lend D. pack
47. A. cheerful B. strange C. confident D. cold
48. A. rice B. vegetable C. flower D. tree
49. A. request B. wealth C. advice D. memory
50. A. hit B. drew C. attracted D. recommended
51. A. game B. challenge C. party D. warning
52. A. failed B. appeared C. relaxed D. left
53. A. connected B. trapped C. rescue D. separated
54. A. common B. unimportant C. amazing D. unlucky
55 A. famous B. thankful C. aware D. open
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 animated film Chang An has become a surprise hit, earning ___56___ impressive 600 million yuan at the box office of the Chinese mainland within just ten days of its release. It has appealed to audiences of all ages, who ___57____ (enthusiastic) recite poetry alongside the characters on screen, taking them on a fantastic journey. This film not only identifies with the Chinese people but also allows the world 58 (explore) the rich tradition of Tang poetry and the “Chinese Poetry Universe.”
The story centers around the deep friendship between poet Gao Shi and the romantic poet Li Bai offering a brief look into the glorious history of the Tang era, 59 is known for its economic prosperity and cultural advancement. The 48 Tang poems 60____ (feature) in the movie present a view of the most excellent poets of that time as well as their political ambitions and ideals. These poems transport audiences 61 sandy deserts to mist-filled regions along the Yangtze River.
Chang An is undoubtedly a masterpiece that shows the unique 62 (characteristic) of Chinese culture to the world. In China, poets and their poems 63 (consider) national treasures. These poems describe not only the historical changes of a dynasty, but also 64 (people) understanding of the world. The film has raised the audiences’ 65 (aware) and enhanced their love and belief in Chinese culture.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）假定你是李华，你的英国好友John对参加巴黎奥运会的中国运动健儿们非常感兴趣。请你给他写一封邮件分享你的看法，内容包括：
（1）你最喜爱的运动员；
（2）你的感想。
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。
Dear John, ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua
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。
In the first and second grades, I was extremely shy. I had friends, but it just wasn’t in my personality to be very outgoing, even if I knew someone well. I was even quieter with strangers, and so I wasn’t very good at meeting new people. I was afraid that I would do or say something wrong.
So in our school’s annual grand play, I usually sat in a secluded (僻静的) corner to watch the performance alone. I hoped to sit in the background and watch the actors sweat in front of all those pairs of eyes.
One day in the third grade, my teacher Mrs. Sally called me into her office and said, “Oh, Mary, you re great at memorizing things, and you have such a sweet personality. Perfect for Jenny! ‘ But I bowed my head and dared not speak. The teacher saw this and then said, “Of course, plenty of girls would love the role, and I could find somebody else. But I hope you could try it for me. I had you in mind for Jenny while writing the play! If you really don’t want to, I won’t force you. It’s your choice.”
My mind was spinning (快速旋转) faster than the windmill (风车) on the school playground. Mrs. Sally, whom I loved and admired, wanted me to play this role. She believed in me. My eyes moved across the room to a poster I had never noticed before. It showed a shooting star and read, “If you reach for the stars, you might at least grab a piece of the moon.” I looked into Mrs. Sally’s shining blue eyes and said, “Okay, I’ll try.” I realized it was time to throw off my shy mask and
show the world who I really was.
In the following five months, the teacher taught me how to set, put on makeup, memorize lines, create costumes and so on. Gradually, I mastered (掌握) my lines and songs.
注意：
（1）续写词数应为 150个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
The big day came at last.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
At that time, Mrs. Sally came backstage for her final check-up and noticed my nervousness.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________泗阳县实验高级中学2024-2025学年第一学期高二第一次调研测试
_________ 试 卷
本试卷共_____题，共______分，考试用时______分钟。
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡上。用2B铅笔将试卷类型填涂在答题卡相应位置上。
2.作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔在答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。答案不能答在试卷上。
3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答无效。
第一部分 听力(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
1-5 ABCCA
6-10 BCABA
11-15CBAAC
16-20ABCBC
【答案】21. D 22. D 23. B
【答案】24. C 25. A 26. D 27. B
28-31 AABD
32-35 ACDB
36-40 D G C E A
【答案】41. C 42. B 43. D 44. B 45. A 46. B 47. A 48. C 49. D 50. B 51. C 52. D 53. A 54. C 55. D
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56 an 57．enthusiastically
58 to explore 59．which 60．featured 61．from 62．characteristics
63．are considered 64．people’s 65．awareness
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
Dear John, Knowing that you are interested in the athletes participating in the Paris Olympic Games, I am writing to share some opinions with you. The athlete who impresses me most is Zheng Qinwen. Thanks to her efforts,perseverance and determination, Zheng Qinwen becomes the first Olympic singles champion in Asia,establishing her spectacular career milestone . Sport is challenging and so is life. Learning from them not only makes me stick to my dream but also lets me have confidence in overcoming any difficulty in life. Yours, Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
The big day came at last. I jogged all the way to the backstage of the school hall. Cameras were lighting up in all directions. Looking back on five months practise, I seemed to have confidence in myself. I found a new person inside me, a much more daring and outgoing person who had been hidden all along. However, when I was about to go on stage, my heart was pounding so hard that my throat tightened and my knees felt weak.
At that time, Mrs. Sally came backstage for her final check-up and noticed that my nervousness. “It doesn’t matter how you do tonight,” she said. “You’ve already shown how wonderful you are.” Looking into Mrs Sally’s shining blue eyes, I calmed down and then walked onto the stage with his warm words like a ray of sunshine. When I finished my performance, the audience burst into applause. The scene made me feel myself floating in an ocean of happiness. I knew that all this was due to the encouragement from my teacher, who helped me find the confidence to succeed.
附：听力原文
Text 1
M:I noticed you were driving a different car today. I didn’t know you had a second one.
W: I don’t use it often. It’s bigger, so it’s better for long trips and vacations. But for work or shopping, I usually prefer the smaller one.
Text 2
M: Our community center is organizing a book fair to raise money for the children’s park.
W: I saw the notice. All second-hand books will be sold for only $2. I’ll drop by on Saturday.
Would you like to join me
M: Sure thing.
Text 3
M: Wow, your home is like a forest!
W: Yeah, I really love my plant friends. They actually move, you know! I set up a camera to make a day-long video, and it looked like they were dancing!
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W: You seem tired. Haven’t you been sleeping well lately
M: No. I’ve been working late these past few days to prepare for a presentation.
W: You should get at least seven hours of sleep every night. It’s important to maintain your good health, especially during busy periods like this.
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M: I’m really impressed with this story. The language is beautiful. It’s a significant improvement.
W: What about my handwriting Has that improved
M: Your handwriting has always been excellent, and your story ideas too. But the language has made everything much better!
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W: Hi, I need to replace my kitchen window. I’m afraid my son was using it as target practice with his football, and now there’s a great big hole in it.
M: That’s unfortunate, madam. Usually, we replace windows because they are getting old, or people want a new style. This is a first!
W: Me too! When can you come by
M: All of our workers are busy this morning, but I can get someone round in the late afternoon. If you could provide the measurements and desired style, we can make this right by the end of the day.
W: Perfect! Thank you!
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M: Now everyone is sitting around the table. I want to tell you something very exciting before dinner.
W: What is it
M: I’ve booked a family trip for us all to go somewhere amazing this summer.
W: Where !
M: America! In the Everglades National Park! We’re spending two nights in a Miami City hotel first, and then we’re going on a road trip! I’ve booked a motorhome for 10 days. It sleeps all five of us, and it has a kitchen,a TV, a shower room...
W: Fantastic! I can’t wait!
M: We’ll spend 10 days touring the Everglades, and eventually end up in Disney World—for two extra nights!
W: This is the best day ever!
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W: Have you considered working on the village’s fishing boats They’re always looking for young people.
M: My dad was a fisherman, so was my grandfather, and so was my great-grandfather. I saw how they worked at sea and decided that it wasn’t for me. The pay isn’t great either.
W: It might not match an accountant’s pay, but the sense of achievement after a hard-working day is unmatched.
M: Accountants work hard too—and so do doctors, which is what I’ve always wanted to be. Why shouldn’t I train to become one
W: You should... if treating patients is what you really want. But I just think fishing is a tradition in your family, and it’s such a beautiful village. You should at least do it as a summer job.
M: Fine! But only to earn some money before I go to the university.
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M: Do you remember when we were younger, Mom and Dad considered moving house
W: Yes, I remember it well because I was worried about making new friends. I was just five years old.
M: Well, I used to think Dad was so strong that he would physically pick up our house and move it somewhere else!
W: Ha-ha! It’s funny how we thought of our parents as superheroes when we were children! I remember watching Mom dancing when she cooked dinner. I used to consider her the world’s best dancer!
M: She did have some good moves!
W: And I thought Dad should have been on TV because of the funny voices he had used when reading us bedtime stories!
M: I always loved those stories! Hey, they’ll be back in a minute. Let’s get Mom to dance and Dad to read you a story again!
W: That sounds perfect! It will be like experiencing our childhood moments again.
M: Exactly! And I believe they’ll enjoy remembering those times too.
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Calling all film lovers! This Freshers Week, come over to the Film Club stand and sign up for a year of creative fun!
The Film Club has been running on campus for ten years, and joining it is a fantastic way to enjoy the world of films! We take monthly trips to watch the latest films and meet every week to discuss what we like. But we don’t limit ourselves to just talking about films—we make them too! Funded by the National Film Society, we have all sorts of equipment to make high-quality movies. We have a great selection of cameras, lights and sound equipment. Never made a film before That doesn’t matter, because we have lots of people to guide you. One of our members even won an award at last year’s International Film Festival in France, so you’ll be in good hands!
And even if making films isn’t really your thing... join anyway! It’s a great way to make new friends! We look forward to seeing you!
