高三英语试题
（试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟）
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What will the man probably do next
A. Make a cake. B. Share his dinner. C. Stop at the supermarket.
2. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Take a few risks. B. Watch out for potential dangers. C. Avoid harming the natural system.
3. What does the man intend to do
A. Buy a house. B. Expand his house. C. Advertise his house.
4. What are the speakers talking about
A. Drink orders. B. Items on the menu. C. Their favorite fruit.
5. Who is Elle most likely to be
A. Elena’s sister. B. John’s daughter. C. John’s elder sister.
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. What do we know about Rob Brown
A. He will graduate next year.
B. He takes an interest in cooking.
C. He’s dissatisfied with Stacy’s service.
7. What problem does Stacy find out
A. Rob clicked the wrong birth date.
B. Rob selected the wrong year for his class.
C. Rob didn’t know how to register for the course.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Where are the speakers
A. In a company. B. At a university. C. At home.
9. Which career does the man probably prefer now
A. Writing. B. Accounting. C. Engineering.
10. What does the woman worry about
A. Whether the man will change majors.
B. Whether the man will get good grades.
C. Whether the man will find a suitable job.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. When will the debate take place
A. Next Friday. B. Next Saturday. C. Next Sunday.
12. What does the man say about part-time jobs
A. They disturb students’ studies.
B. They help students save money.
C. They get students to learn about society.
13. How does the man feel about the coming debate
A. Uncertain. B. Indifferent. C. Interested.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Co-workers. B. Boss and secretary. C. Interviewer and interviewee.
15. What is probably the man
A. A writer. B. A video-producer. C. A photographer.
16. What is the most important thing in journalism according to the woman
A. Sharing events.
B. Presenting honest opinions.
C. Bringing the global community together.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What does the speaker think about the nature club at last
A. It’s popular. B. It’s rewarding. C. It’s awful.
18. What’s the percentage of the fresh water that’s available for human use
A. About 3%. B. About 2%. C. About 1%.
19. Where did the speaker read a rainforest report
A. On the Internet. B. At a school club. C. In geography class.
20. Which of the following contributes to a quarter of all modern medicines
A. Animals in oceans. B. Plants in rainforests. C. Wildlife in undisturbed areas.
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、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。
A
Beautiful Guatemala is a land rich in diversity and cultural heritage. Whether you hope to summit a volcano, hike through the jungle or explore ancient ruins, Guatemala will not disappoint.
Tikal National Park
Tikal National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most famous places in Guatemala. Tikal covers an estimated 46 miles (around 74 km) and is one of the most extraordinary archaeological sites in Central America. It is here, centuries ago, that the ancient Mayan civilisation boomed.
Chichicastenango
“Chichi,” as it’s known by the local Kiche population, hosts the largest market in Central America. The town comes alive on Thursdays and Sundays when vendors (小贩) come from surrounding areas to display their goods. The market bursts with varied colours and a lively atmosphere, stocking everything from vividly-colored cloth to traditional carved wooden masks.
Guatemala City
Brightly graffitied (涂鸦) walls line the busy streets in Guatemala City where you’ll find trendy stores, relaxing bars, and diverse art galleries. Make sure to check out La Esquina, an indoor food market with some of the best food stalls in the city. The Museo Popol Vuh is a leading museum in the world of Mayan art. Here you will be able to spend a couple of hours appreciating the incredible and comprehensive collection of Mayan as well as colonial art.
Acatenango Volcano
Volcano Acatenango towers almost 4,000 metres above the surrounding landscape just outside Antigua. The hike to the summit of this volcano is one of the toughest, yet most popular, in Guatemala. Not only will you get to appreciate the breathtaking views, but you will also have a bird’s-eye view of the nearby (and extremely active) Volcan Fuego.
1. What’s the best choice for someone interested in Mayan history
A. Tikal National Park. B. Chichicastenango. C. Guatemala City. D. Acatenango Volcano.
2. What do we know about Guatemala City
A. It hosts the largest market in Central America. B It is a perfect destination for art lovers.
C. You can buy vivid cloth and masks there. D. Museo Popol Vuh is a great food market.
3. What is special about Acatenango Volcano
A. A bird view of Guatemala City. B. The highest tower in Guatemala.
C. The hike to the volcano summit. D. It is an extremely active volcano.
B
They talk about the straw（稻草）that broke the camel’s back, but really it should be the password that wiped out my memory bank.
I was going along fine—with instant recall of my bank PIN (密码), my mobile phone number and the date of my cousin’s birthday before I downloaded a gas station payment app for its new customer discount. It asked me to create a password. When I typed in “gas 1”, it was rejected for not being complex enough. I tried again: “IHateHearlessOilCompanies@”. But that was too long and didn’t include “at least one number”. But here is the thing: as soon as I added the fresh password into my memory, I instantly forgot all the others. My brain had hit its limit for passwords. I now know nothing.
I had entered some passwords in a notebook. Of course, I didn't write down the actual passwords, in case it fell into the wrong hands. Instead, I masked them in a way that only a family member could figure them out. For example, I combined my bank PIN with our postal code, then added it to a list of phone numbers. It would fool even Albert Einstein.
Maybe we need a system like the one we use to remember people’s names. You know, you form an association between a person's characteristics and their name by whispering “Skinny George, Skinny George” in heart after meeting them. The risk is that, upon seeing him, you’ll burst out the phrase. “Skinny George” might not mind, but it's possible “Boring Betty” will. As for remembering passwords as you change them, you could simply use the first and last letters of your favorite singer's greatest hits, together with the year of their release.
Maybe I’ll try that one out—but only after describing the system in the notebook. Then I’ll hide it in a place so secret that I’ll never remember where it is.
24. What can we learn about the author from the first two paragraphs
A. He fell for a marketing trick. B. He was driven mad by passwords.
C. He had a serious memory disorder. D. He was rejected by the gas station.
25. By mentioning Albert Einstein in paragraph 3, the author intends to ______.
A. show how secure his passwords were
B. challenge the intelligence of scientists
C. prove the uselessness of his passwords
D. promote a more scientific password system
26. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A. To encourage readers to use password notebooks.
B. To recommend a password-remembering method.
C. To complain about the trouble caused by passwords.
D. To point out the importance of using complex passwords.
27. What is the tone of the text
A. Inspiring. B. Indifferent. C. Humorous. D. Serious.
C
That dinosaurs ate the mammals (哺乳动物) that ran beneath their feet is not in doubt. Now an extraordinary fossil newly described in Scientific Reports, unearthed by a team led by Gang Han at Hainan Vocational University of Science and Technology in China, shows that sometimes the tables were turned.
The fossil—dated to about 125 million years ago, during the Cretaceous period—was formed when a flow of boiling volcanic mud swallowed two animals seemingly locked in a life-and-death fight. The one on top is a mammal. This animal is a herbivorous species closely related to the Triceratops (三角恐龙). Animal interactions such as this are exceptionally came in the fossil record.
One possibility is that the mammal was eating something already dead, other than hunting live prey. These days it is uncommon for small mammals to attack much larger animals. But it is not unheard of. And Dr. Han and his colleagues point out that those mammals which eat dead bodies typically leave tooth marks all over the bones of the animals. The dinosaur’s remains show no such marks. There is also a chance the fossil could be a fake. More and more convincing fakes have emerged, as this one did —though Dr. Han and his colleagues argue that the complexly connected nature of the skeletons (骨骼) makes that unlikely, too.
Assuming it is genuine, the discovery serves as a reminder that not all dinosaurs were enormous during the Cretaceous and not all mammals were tiny. From nose to tail, the dinosaur is just 1.2 meters long. The mammal is a bit under half a meter in length. Despite being half the size, the mammal has one paw firmly wrapped around one of its prey’s limbs, and another pulling on its jaw. It is biting down on the dinosaur’s chest, and has ripped off (撕扯) two of its ribs (肋骨). Before they were interrupted, it seems that the mammal was winning.
28. Which idiom is closest in meaning to underlined part “the tables were turned” in paragraph 1
A. The fittest survives. B. The hunters become hunted.
C. Fortune always favors the brave. D. The truth will always come to light.
29. Why does the author mention the “tooth mark” in paragraph 3
A. To prove the fossil was fake. B. To show the forming of the fossil.
C. To illustrate the process of hunting. D. To suggest the dinosaur was hunted alive.
30. What makes Dr. Han think the fossil is genuine
A. The size of the fossil. B. The absence of fake fossils.
C. The complexity of the skeletons. D. The consistency of the opinions.
31. What is the function of the last paragraph
A. It offers a cause. B. It highlights a solution.
C. It justifies the conclusion. D. It provides a new discovery.
D
Artificial intelligence(AI) has the potential to develop more efficient methods of farming in order to fight global warming.
Global warming threatens every aspect of our everyday lives, including crop production. It will reduce the soil moisture(水分) in areas close to the equator according to a study. We are already seeing the negative impact of these changed growing conditions on our crop production. Climate change harms poorer countries that do not have the money to import food. The result is growing food insecurity. However, agriculture is not just affected by global warming—agriculture is part of a vicious (恶性的)cycle in which farming leads to global warming, which in turn destroys agricultural production. The process of clearing land for agriculture results in widespread deforestation(毁林)and contributes to 40 percent of global methane production. Therefore, to deal with climate change, it is necessary to ensure reforestation—but how What is the path to efficient, environmentally-conscious farming
This is where AI enters the scene. Farmers use AI for methods such as precision agriculture; they can monitor crop moisture, soil composition, and temperature in growing areas, enabling farmers to increase production by learning how to take care of their crops and determine the ideal amount of water to use. Furthermore, this technology may help reduce deforestation by allowing humans to grow food in urban areas. It could be especially beneficial for countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, where much of the population lives in cities.
However, AI is far from a silver bullet—it could actually contribute to global warming as well. Due to the large amount of data that AI needs to process, training a single AI releases five times the emissions that an average car would give off during its lifetime. Further, securing access to AI on a global scale may pose some challenges. Countries will need experts in the field who can successfully use the technology and Internet connection, neither of which are always readily available. Therefore, there is still a long way for developing countries to take advantage of the benefits of AI.
Given these concerns, global leaders must consider the potential costs, and the environmental consequences of data processing before developing AI for use in agriculture.
32. What can we learn about today's agriculture from paragraph 2
A. It is the main challenge of reforestation.
B. Poorer countries rely on it more than before.
C. It is still dependent on deforestation for more land.
D. It is both a victim and a cause of global warming.
33. Which of the following is consistent with precision agriculture
A. Building farming communities in cities.
B. Abandoning traditional farming methods.
C. Making the most of agricultural resources.
D. Balancing farming with farmers' everyday lives.
34. Why is it difficult to adopt Al technology in agriculture on a global scale
A.There are technical barriers in developing countries.
B.The relevant technology is still under development.
C.The process of developing Al is difficult.
D.There is no one-size-fits-all Al technology.
35.What can be a suitable title for the text
A.The benefits of agricultural Al
B.The future of farming:Al and agriculture
C.A block to environmentally-conscious agriculture
D.Global warming and agriculture: a vicious cycle
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。
Standing on a hill at Cliveden Gardens on a sunny winter day, its dark-green lake surrounded by centuries-old trees took my breath away 36 It's just a local park near London that I'd never heard of during my eight years living in the UK. As I admired the serene garden, it taught me a lesson about the British culture of understatement(低调).
"The English landscape is more beautiful because its beauty is understated, "my friend Will said to me later as we walked through an exhibition at Tate Britain. He pointed to a painting of a peaceful countryside. "This is the landscape I grew up with", he said. Unlike grand waterfalls or wild forests, this scenery doesn't shout about its beauty. 37
I wonder if Chinese tourists will explore beyond London. 38 Indeed, Oxford and Cambridge and the beloved Lake District National Park are some iconic symbols of Britain. But it would be a pity if they miss out on the lesser-known parts of the English landscape.
39 I remember a straight-A classmate once telling me he "survived exams" and another friend from Oxford introducing himself as "studying in the countryside". This modesty also has its mirror in Chinese culture. I remember my parents' telling me to work hard but not to brag about my achievements. Chinese culture is full of proverbs such as "real gold will shine sooner or later", to encourage long-term dedication to one's chosen area of expertise.
Experiencing both cultures, I've realized that the English and Chinese both express achievements with understatement. 40 It reflects the unspoken charm in both British and Chinese traditions. And it's an off-the-beaten-path attraction well worth exploration.
A. Cliveden isn't a famous holiday place.
B. Rather, its beauty is reserved for the locals only.
C. I've been impressed by British humor all the time.
D. They tend to prefer places with a strong reputation.
E. But the more I looked, the more I saw its quiet elegance.
F. Over the years, I've become familiar with British modesty.
G. This mix makes me appreciate the unusual beauty of Cliveden.
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。
When I was in third grade, my family and I took on an unforgettable trip across the country. It turned out to be more than just a/an 41 journey; it was a journey of discovery into our 42 .
Every day, Dad 43 us with his trusty road map. Mom, the heart of our family, shared folk tales and painted pictures about the upcoming 44 .We went through diverse 45 , from the thick forests to the vast deserts of the West.
One day, while hiking through the Grand Canyon, I 46 a particularly rough path. Frightened, I 47 , not knowing how to proceed. That's when my parents 48 . As Dad showed me footholds, Mom coached me with calming 49 and reminded me of the breathtaking views that lay ahead. Then, I 50 the confidence as my feet 51 solid ground again. When I finally overcame my fear, I felt we became 52 as a family.
From then on, every evening, we'd gather around a campfire for what we 53 called “Family Reflection Time.” During these sessions, we'd share laughs, 54 , and insights from the day's experiences.
The trip taught me that the true meaning of travel isn't merely about reaching the destination but about the personal growth that happens on the route, and the family bonds formed when facing 55 together.
41.A.crowded B.physical C.creative D.necessary
42.A.relationships B.potentials C.dreams D.inspirations
43.A.guided B.encouraged C.comforted D.attracted
44.A.events B.stations C.locations D.shows
45.A.cultures B.landscapes C.groups D.countries
46.A.imagined B.constructed C.smoothed D.encountered
47.A.froze B.flew C.fell D.forgot
48.A.reached down B.stood aside C.stepped in D.turned back
49.A.words B.worries C.noises D.thoughts
50.A.lost B.maintained C.demonstrated D.restored
51.A.left B.broke C.found D.dug
52.A.nicer B.tougher C.braver D.closer
53.A.originally B.affectionately C.frequently D.simply
54.A.sympathy B.conflict C.tears D.profits
55.A.challenges B.defeats C.opposition D.uncertainty
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The construction of a theme park 56 ( feature)ancient Chinese myths (神话)has kicked off in Wuhan,Hubei Province. As the first of its kind in the country, the park, with a 57 ( invest ) of 150 million yuan, is expected to be completed in the second half of the year. The park 58 ( cover)a planned area of 5,600 square meters in the first construction stage and is to have a theater and an exhibition hall.
It is themed on the ancient literature "Shan Hai Jing"."Shan Hai Jing”, 59 dates back over 2,000 years, gives both a cultural and geographical account 60 China before the Qin Dynasty. It includes geography, traditional customs and stories, and a wealth of myths, and 61 ( regard)as a primary source of Chinese myths.Tales including those of Nvwa, a creator and protector of animals and people, will be adapted for shows through 62 (advance) digital technologies.Staff members will dress up as mythical characters and walk through the park, creating 63 fantasy world for the audience.
The theme park is supposed 64 (become) Wuhan's new landmark , encouraging the city's tourism growth, with about 350,000 visitors every year after it 65 (official)opens to the public.
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,你的美国好友John来信说他下个月将作为交换生来你校学习。他想了解一下你校的社团情况,并计划加人其中一个,请给他回复邮件,内容包括:
1.表示欢迎;
2.介绍社团并推荐;
3.你的愿望。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.开头语和结束语已为你写好。
Dear John,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Lihua
第二节(满分25分)
67.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。
It was a Saturday afternoon. I was having lunch when Dad told me to get ready. I became unhappy. I don’t like Saturdays! Even though it’s a holiday for most children, it is not for me because I need to go to football club.
Many kids love sports, but I am not one of them. I prefer to stay at home and read. I don’t like running, so in a team I am a bad player. The coach is tired of me and my teammates sometimes think I’m useless.
I have no idea how to play football. Usually, after practice my teammates would ask me to stay out of the game and I would just nod.
Last Thursday, the coach told us that we would be competing with another team in a month and many people would come to see the game. Our opponents (对手) were the winner last year and I froze and thought how awkward it would be if the team lost because of me.
So I decided to practice hard for the match and I went to practice every single day.
After one month, when the game day came, my teammates were unwilling to take me in the team, and I also wished to stay away from the ground as well. But they happened to be short of one player and had no choice but to take me in the team.
Our team was the Big Blues. There was a great cheer on our arrival in the field. I got very nervous. The game started and within two minutes, I got a blue card. By the time I was allowed back, the score was two goals for each team and the next goal would decide the winning team.
注意：
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph l：
When the ball came towards me, I froze.________________________________________________
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Paragraph 2：
Our team, The Big Blues, won the match!_______________________________________________
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________高三英语试题答案
第一部分 听力
1—5 CBAAB 6—10 BBCAC 11—15 ACCAB 16—20 CBCAB
第二部分 阅读
21-23 ABC 24-27 BACC 28-31 BDCC 32-35 DCAB 36-40 36-40 AEDFG
第三部分 完形填空
41 B 42. A 43. A 44. C 45. B 46. D 47. A 48. C 49. A
50. D 51. C 52. D 53. B 54. C 55. A
语法填空
56. featuring 57.investment 58. will cover 59.which 60. of
61.is regarded 62.advanced 63. a 64. to become 65.officially
第四部分 写作
第一节
Dear John,
I am delighted to hear that you will be joining us as an exchange student next month. Welcome to our school!
Our school has a variety of student clubs. One club that I highly recommend to you is the Chinese Culture Club, which aims to promote Chinese culture and traditions among students. It organizes events such as Chinese New Year celebrations, calligraphy workshops, and traditional Chinese music performances. It's a great opportunity for you to learn more about China. Besides, there are also other clubs like the Debate Club, Photography Club,and Music Club. They offer different activities and opportunities for you to explore your interests and meet new people.
I hope you will have a memorable and fulfilling experience during your stay at our school. If you have any questions or want more details, feel free to ask.
第二节
When the ball came towards me, I froze. My teammates were very tired and seemed worried. The opponents rushed towards me. Without thinking anymore, I found courage, and I kicked the ball with all my strength. The opponents didn’t think highly of me, so they didn’t think that I would be able to kick the ball so powerfully. As I kicked, the goalkeeper jumped towards the ball but missed it.
Our team, The Big Blues, won the match! All my teammates ran towards me to lift me in the air. Since that day, I have gained some confidence and started to play better. My coach and teammates are also content with me and they try to improve my skills every time I play. Now I have realized that I always liked this sport, but my problem with it had something to do with the lack of encouragement I got. Now I can build on my confidence and I’ve realized I can also play this sport very well.
附听力原文
Text 1
W: Aren’t we supposed to bring a dish to Amy’s party It's a shared dinner, isn’t it
M: You’re right! Well, it's too late to cook anything now. Look, we’re near the Happy Mart. Pull over, and I’ll run in and grab a cake for dessert.
Text 2
W: I’m planning a camping trip to the Amazon rainforest. It’s going to be an exciting adventure.
M: Be careful with the wildlife there. There are so many unpredictable risks.
W: My main concern is not to cause any harm. The jungle is a delicate natural system.
Text 3
M: I’m looking for a five-bedroom house with a large garden, ideally within a 15-minute walk to the train station.
W: I believe we have one house in the area that matches that description for $500,000.
M: I’m afraid my budget is $400,000.
Text 4
M: Is this pineapple juice I asked the waitress for a cup of lemon juice.
W: Oh, the pineapple one is mine. She must have mixed our requests up. You asked for the juice with no added sugar, right
M: Exactly. Iced soda water with lemon-that’s my favorite.
Text 5
M: Hi, Elena. Haven't seen you for a while. How’s your family
W: We’re all good, John. Thanks. We’ve been away on holiday to Disneyland with my sister and her kids for the past two weeks.
M: Amazing. We're waiting until Elle is a little older before we go.
Text 6
M: Hello, is this the college admission desk
W: Yes. My name's Stacy. How can I help you
M: Hi, Stacy, I'm Rob Brown. I have signed up for an evening cooking course, but I’m having difficulty registering for my classes online.
W: What is your date of birth, Rob
M: It's 2nd June, 2002.
W: OK. So I can see the issue. You’ve actually signed up for next year’s class.
M: Oh no, I must have clicked the wrong year.
W: Don’t worry. We still have spaces for this year, so I'll fix that for you.
Text 7
W: It’s great to have you back from university, dear! Well, come inside. The whole family is waiting for you. And we all miss you so much!
M: Thanks, Mom.
W: So, how was your first semester
M: I started a work-study program at an accounting firm, but I’ve had a sudden change of heart. I'd rather not work with numbers. Instead, I want to switch to a creative field, like literature.
W: That’s a big change!
M: Indeed it is! Do you think it's appropriate to change majors at this point
W: Oh, I changed my engineering major when I was your age, too. I know you’ll do well in any field. My only concern is about the career opportunities in creative fields. Please keep this in mind while choosing a major.
Text 8
W: Hey, have you heard about the debate to be held next week
M: No, I haven’t. What is it about
W: It is about whether college students should take part-time jobs. It’s a topic close to all of us. Don’t you think so
M: Yeah. When and where does it take place Next Saturday or Sunday
W: No, it’s scheduled for next Friday at 6:00 pm in the university library. The team from our college and the one from City College of San Francisco will participate in the debate.
M: Sounds interesting! I’ve always thought that part-time jobs can help students gain real-world experience.
W: That’s true, but others say they might take students’ attention away from their studies. I guess we’ll hear all these ideas in the debate!
M: Can’t wait to attend! Maybe we will learn something new!
W: But now let’s hurry to move up to the third floor. It's almost time for our math class!
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W: Hi, I’m Helen. I'm retiring soon, so I’m going around the office to speak to all the recently-hired staff members like you.
M: It’s an honor, Ms Schmitt. I’ve been so inspired by the many famous photos you’ve taken throughout your career.
W: I’m glad to hear that. Are you also a photographer
M: No. Our boss hired me and my team as video creators. But I love photography too.
W: Back in the day, I was a photographer because that was the best way to share information. But nowadays, I admire the modern journalists who use video.
M: That’s interesting. Sharing photos, written articles and interviews has changed our world. But now, I’m wondering what you think is the most critical part of journalism.
W: I’ve learned that it’s not just about being honest and sharing recent events, although that’s crucial. The most essential factor is bringing the world closer together. Globally, we must celebrate victories and support others during difficult times.
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M: I recently joined the nature club at school. I had wanted to join the science club but they had no spaces left, so I had to change my decision. At first, I thought I was not interested in this, but it has turned out to be amazing. I’ve learned some interesting and helpful facts about nature. For example, do you know that 97% of the earth’s water is actually salt water found in the oceans That means only 3% of the planet's water is fresh water, yet we can only use one-third of it, as the remainder is too far underground or is ice. Another interesting fact I've learned is that forests cover 30% of all land on Earth. At least a third of that has been completely undisturbed by human activity. Speaking of forests, I read a report online in 2019, which said we lose a piece of rainforest the same size as a football field every six seconds. However, a quarter of all modern medicines come from plants found in rainforests. That is why saving the rainforests is so important. Not only do they provide us with fresh air to breathe, but they also grow things that keep us healthy. I’m going to share this fact with the nature club on Wednesday.
