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2024学年第一学期台州十校联盟期中联考
高二年级英语学科试题
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选择题部分
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 Harry do after work today
A. Attend an office party. B. Practice singing. C. Watch a show.
2. What did Lucas buy this time
A. Hot pot materials. B. Chinese textbooks. C. Delicious cakes.
3. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Avoid chocolate. B. Try the carrot soup. C. Have the chicken sandwich.
4. Why does the man make the call
A. To buy a product.
B. To ask for a telephone number.
C. To have his refrigeratorchecked.
5. Who will be absent from the party
A. Gary. B. Tony. C. Pete.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What causes the party to be put off
A. An unexpected meeting. B. The terrible weather. C. A changed plan.
7. When was the party supposed to be held at first
A. This Saturday. B. This Sunday. C. Next weekend.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Fellow workers. C. Classmates.
9. What do we know about the man
A. He has much work experience.
B. He is the same age as the woman.
C. He graduated from college this summer.
10. What is the headmaster like
A. Knowledgeable. B. Strict. C. Easy-going.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. How does Andrew find self-service supermarkets
A. Unsafe. B. Convenient. C. Time-consuming
12. What is the woman unsatisfied with
A. The poor products. B. The rude salesperson. C. The troublesome process.
13. Where does the woman prefer to buy water
A. In a supermarket. B. In a self-service store. C. In a convenience store.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In an office. B. In a classroom. C. In a coffee shop.
15. What will Matt do in half an hour
A. Write a report. B. Take a short break. C. Attend a meeting.
16. What did Matt do right after college
A. He sold clothes. B. He worked in a library C. He taught at a school.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What do most Indians like doing in their free time
A. Doing sports. B. Watching films. C. Singing and dancing.
18. How much do most Bollywood films cost
A. About $2 million. B. About $5 million. C. About $500 million.
19. What can we learn about Amitabh Bachchan
A. He has starred in 114 films.
B. He is one of the greatest American actors.
C. He has a great passion for the film industry.
20. What does the speaker mainly talk about
A. A brief introduction to Bollywood.
B. Common entertainment activities in India.
C. The comparison between Hollywood and Bollywood.
第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题52.5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
Here are the introductions and achievements of four scientists.
J ns Jacob Berzelius
J ns Jacob Berzelius was a Swedish chemist, often referred to as one of the founders of modernchemistry. He developed a system of chemical symbols, which laid the foundation for the establishment ofthe modern periodic table. Berzelius also made important discoveries in the field of electrochemistry.
Niels Henrik David Bohr
Niels Henrik David Bohr was a Danish physicist. He proposed the atomic (原子的) model known asthe Bohr model, which explained the behavior of electrons moving in fixed energy levels or orbits aroundthe atomic nucleus. His model helped explain the spectra of elements and laid the groundwork for furtherdevelopments in atomic physics.
Robert Boyle
Robert Boyle, born in Ireland, was regarded as one of the founders of modern chemistry, known forBoyle’s law. Boyle’s law describes the relationship between the pressure and volume (体积) of a gas atconstant temperature. Boyle’s work laid the foundation for the modern understanding of gas behavior andpromoted the development of scientific experimental methods.
William Lawrence Bragg
William Lawrence Bragg was a British physicist born in Australia who made significant contributionsto X-ray crystallography (晶体学). Together with his father William Henry Bragg, he developed the famousBragg’s law. This discovery revolutionized the field of crystallography and paved the way for determiningthe atomic and molecular structures of various substances, including DNA and proteins.
21. What do we say about J ns Jacob Berzelius
A. He invented a new chemical substance.
B. He established the modern periodic table.
C. He was referred to as a founder of modern physics.
D. He made important achievements in the field of electrochemistry.
22. Who was born in Ireland
A. J ns Jacob Berzelius. B. Niels Henrik David Bohr.
C. Robert Boyle. D. William Lawrence Bragg.
23. What do Niels Henrik David Bohr and William Lawrence Bragg have in common
A. They were born in Denmark.
B. They made a contribution to physics.
C. They discovered new models for chemistry.
D. They did research together with their family.
B
When I was a boy there were no smart phones, computers were something you saw on STAR TREK,and our television only got one channel clearly. Still, I was never bored. The fields, hills, and woodlandsaround my home were the perfect playgrounds whose adventures were only limited by my imagination. Ican remember once hiking to a nearby lake and slowly walking around it. At the backside of it I wasamazed to find an old, one lane, dirt road that I had never seen before. I immediately set out to travel it. Itwas full of muddy tire tracks and deep woods bordered it on both sides, but exploring it still seemed like afine adventure.
I walked on and on for what seemed like hours. I am sure my guardian angel was whispering in my earto turn around and head back home but I was stubborn and even a bit stupid, so I walked on. The dirt roadgave way to a gravel one and then a paved one, yet there was still neither a car nor a house in sight. Mylegs were getting tired. I noticed that the sun was starting to go down and I grew scared. I didn’t want toend up trapped on this road in the dark of night, but I was sure it would be dark before I could make myway back to the lake again.
I continued to walk on with the something growing inside of me. My heart was pounding and my legswere aching. I was almost in tears when I turned one last curve and saw something in the distance. It was ahouse that I recognized. My heart leapt up! I jumped up and down and laughed out loud. I knew the wayhome! It was still over a mile away but my legs felt like feathers and I hurried back to my house. I walkedin with a big smile on my face just in time for dinner. Then I ended my adventure with a good night’s sleep.
I often thought of that experience recently. Actually, in our life, all roads, no matter how they twist andturn, can lead us home again. They can lead us to our homes here on Earth. They can lead us to our homesin our hearts. May you always walk your path with love. May you always help your fellow travelers alongthe way. And may your roads always lead you Home again.
24. Why did the author hardly feel bored when he was young
A. He could watch TV all day. B. He could have fun in nature.
C. He had many friends to play with. D. He used to explore the old dirt road.
25. How did the author feel when he was exploring the dirt road
A. He was contradictory in mind.
B. He was unconscious of danger.
C. He was worried to be trapped in the woods.
D. He was afraid of being scolded by his parents.
26. What does the underlined word “something” in Paragraph 3 probably refer to
A. Doubt. B. Hope. C. Fear. D. Courage.
27. What may be the best title for the passage
A. Every Effort Is Worthwhile B. Be Brave to Explore
C. Be Determined in Your Life D. All Roads Lead Home
C
Bad news for people who frequently use the emoji(表情符号): It is no longer cool.
In recent weeks, two generations have been debating in videos and comments on TikTok over thesymbols of millennial(千禧一代born in the 1980s) culture that are now considered uncool by GenerationZ (born after 1996). The symbols include the popular laughing crying emoji that some millennials,including me, use hundreds of times a day, or more.
“Face with Tears of Joy”, the official name for the laughing crying emoji, is currently the most-usedemoji on Emojitracker, a website that shows real-time emoji use on Twitter.
“What’s wrong with the laughing crying emoji ” one user asked in a TikTok comment. Anotherresponded, “It’s so off.” In a video, a woman says she’s stopped on using it after learning kids don’t.
“I use everything but the laughing crying emoji,” 21-year-old Walid Mohammed told CNN Business.“I stopped using it recently because I saw older people using it, like my mom, my older sisters and justolder people in general.”
For many Generation Z, the emoji has become a popular replacement for conveying laughter. It’sthe visual version of the slang phrase “I’m dead” or “I’m dying”, which means something is very funny.Other acceptable choices:the emoji (officially called “Loudly Crying Face”), or just writing “lol”(laughing out loud) or “lmao”.
“Tears of Joy was a victim of its own success,” said Gretchen McCulloch, the author of BecauseInternet: Understanding the New Rules of Language. “If you express digital laughter for years and years inthe same way, it starts to feel insincere... It gets worn out through continued use,” she said. That’s whyGeneration Z may be looking to fresh and novel ways to signal they’re laughing in different ways.
“Older generations tend to use emojis literally(字面地) while younger people get more creative,” saidJeremy Burge, the chief emoji officer of Emojipedia, an emoji dictionary website. Generation Z told CNNBusiness they like to assign their own meanings to emoji, which then spreads to others, often through socialmedia.
28. What is the author’s attitude to the use of the laughing crying emoji
A. Curious. B. Favourable. C. Uncaring. D. Impatient.
29. What message does the author try to deliver by giving some examples of Generation Z
A. They are fond of using emojis.
B. They use emojis very scientifically.
C. The loudly crying Face emoji is very popular.
D. The laughing crying emoji is losing its charm.
30. What can we infer about 21-year old Walid Mohammed
A. He wants to set himself apart from older people.
B. He is seeking to be perfect.
C. He is unwilling to accept something new.
D. He sticks to his own idea.
31. What’s the problem with “Tears of Joy” according to Gretchen McCulloch
A. It isn’t funny enough. B. It isn’t creative enough.
C. It has been used too much. D. It hasn’t received much attention.
D
A team of engineers has invented a new type of tiny, self-driven robots that can travel through liquid atincredible speeds and may one day even deliver drugs to hard-to-reach places like bladder (膀胱) inside thehuman body.
The new study shows this research is a big step forward for tiny robots. The microrobots are reallysmall. Each one measures only 20 micrometers wide, several times smaller than the width of a human hair.They’re also really fast, capable of traveling at speeds of about 3 millimeters per second, or roughly 9,000times their own length per minute. The machines look a bit like small rockets and come complete withthree tiny wings. The team makes its microrobots out of materials by using a technology similar to 3Dprinting. Each of the robots carries a small bubble (泡泡) of trapped air. If you expose the machines tosound, the bubbles will begin to shake wildly, pushing water away and shooting the robots forward.
“Imagine if microrobots could perform certain tasks in the body, such as surgeries without cutting intothe body,” said Jin Lee, lead author of the study, “we can simply introduce the robots to the body through apill, and they would perform the procedure themselves. If that sounds like something copied from sciencefiction, that’s because it is.” He imagined that, just like in the movie, microrobots could move through aperson’s blood stream, seeking out targeted areas. “Once there, the machines slowly released their medicineover the course of about two days. Such a medicine could improve the outcome for patients.” Lee added,“But there is lots of work to do before microrobots can travel through real human bodies.”
For a start, the group wants to make the machines fully biodegradable so that they would eventuallydisappear in the body, causing no damage at all. “If we can make them work in the bladder,” Lee said,“maybe patients wouldn’t have to come into the clinic as often.”
32. What is an advantage of the invention
A. The small size. B. The rocket-like shape.
C. The big bubble. D. The 3D-printed material.
33. What can we infer from Lee’s words about the robots in Paragraph 3
A. They cure bladder diseases.
B. They help to give patients pills.
C. They are inspired from science fiction.
D. They have performed tasks in human bodies.
34. Which of the following can best replace the underlined word “biodegradable” in Paragraph 4
A. Efficient B. Dissolvable C. Recyclable D. Sensitive.
35. What is the purpose of the text
A. To introduce a healthcare robot.
B. To advertise a medical machine.
C. To arouse interest in developing robots.
D. To raise concern about bladder diseases.
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。
Over years with technology and changes in lifestyle, the consumption of processed food has becomevery popular. To make cooking effortless, quick and delicious, processed food turns out to be an enormousbusiness today. 36
Since early ages, people have been preserving food with varied techniques such as salt preservation,fermentation (发酵), drying, and so on. Food is either mechanically (机械地) or chemically processed toincrease shelf life and ensure it is free from harmful micro creatures. 37 What’s more, processedfood is very popular nowadays because of the taste and flavors it offers to its consumers.
Processed food uses artificial flavors, preservatives, added colors, and many chemicals. It offers aheavy calorie dose and less nutrition, making it an unhealthy option. Besides, some processed food containstoo much sugar, salt, and fats, which are extremely harmful to health. 38
You need to be aware of what you are eating. The way it impacts your health is essential to a healthywell-being. Some lifestyle changes can help to get away from health risks and ensure a healthier lifestyle.Replacing highly processed food with more organic and natural food options is important. 39
40 More studies can help in bringing up awareness among people about its harm. Limiting theintake of processed food and replacing it with healthier options can help overcome health risks.
A. It is very common to over eat processed food.
B. Such a change can help you ensure a healthy lifestyle.
C. Eating such kind of food often can cause health issues.
D. Too much sugar intake increases the risk of getting overweight.
E. Processed food has developed rapidly because of its convenience.
F. However, an important question is about the nutritional value of it.
G. Processed food is less nutritious than natural and freshly prepared food.
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）
The best example of universally understood body language may be the smile. A smile can open doorsand tear down walls among 41 .I had organized and recognized an 42 with the dentist for months. Ialso 43 it twice and called the day before to 44 all the paperwork would be ready for the X-ray.
Then I arrived, it wasn’t 45 at all. The lady there even had no 46 what I was talking about. I 47 felt my blood boil. I was getting so 48 . I didn’t yell at her but I may as well have because the 49 I was talking to her was not nice. I spoke down to her like she was a child and incapable. It was not agood moment. The whole time she smiled and was 50 to me.
Only when everything was finally 51 was I nice. I sat down in the waiting area and 52 it all.
How could I make it better How could I make up for my 53 behaviour a moment ago I couldn’t. Icould gift her a chocolate bar I had on me, but this needed more than that, it needed an honest 54 andthat was exactly what I gave.
I apologized for the way I had spoken to her and told her it was wrong of me to do that, she accepted.Again with a 55 . It’s true that the smile made my anger disappear and opened a door to understanding.
41. A. friends B. strangers C. patients D. relatives
42. A. interview B. operation C. experiment D. appointment
43. A. confirmed B. arranged C. discussed D. admitted
44. A. conclude B. approve C. ensure D. apply
45. A. crowded B. ready C. open D. busy
46. A. plan B. thought C. idea D. mind
47. A. mildly B. roughly C. privately D. immediately
48. A. mad B. sad C. humorous D. curious
49. A. habit B. way C. accent D. tune
50. A. rude B. attached C. friendly D. devoted
51. A. figured B. added C. made D. sorted
52. A. reflected on B. worked at C. called at D. went through
53. A. unnecessary B. impolite C. impossible D. unfair
54. A. comment B. promise C. apology D. suggestion
55. A. smile B. hope C. doubt D. belief
第Ⅱ卷 非选择题部分（共55分）
第二节 语法填空（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。
Luosifen is a 56 (combine) of river snails(螺) and rice noodles, originating inLiuzhou, Guangxi, southern China. Since Liuzhou is a city full of Luosifen restaurants, with manynear one another, 57 (walk) down the street, you can even smell it! Because of the localclimate in Liuzhou, people tend to lose their appetite, but the spicy and sour can help. Its uniquetaste of freshness, sourness, hotness and spiciness is 58 modern people and young peopleprefer. Diners can also add peanuts or fresh green vegetables 59 (suit) their own taste.Despite the word “snail” in its Chinese name, actual snails don’t commonly appear in the dish, but 60 (use) to make the soup tasty.
There being many choices of packaged Luosifen these days, people can easily prepare theirfavorite version at home. Some people even cook Luosifen-based hotpot 61 (they). It isacknowledged that Luosifen has become 62 must-try dish for those 63 arepassionate about yummy food. Whether you are exploring the streets of Liuzhou 64 enjoying a bowl in a distant land, Luosifen is sure to leave a lasting impression on your taste buds,providing a 65 (true) unforgettable experience.
第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节应用文写作（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你校羽毛球俱乐部(badminton club)下周将举行校羽毛球比赛，请写一封邮件， 邀请你的外国朋友Sam与你一起观看比赛，内容包括：
1.比赛安排；
2.见面时间、地点；
3.表示期待
注意：（1）词数80字左右（2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Sam,
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Sincerely,
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。
Callie was a high school student, because of her parents’ business, her family moved from London toLos Angeles where she grew up. Living in a quiet and warm community with her parents, Callie was veryinterested in various volunteer activities in the community, and almost no one in the community didn’tknow her.
On a sunny afternoon, Callie was reading a poem when she heard a soft knock. She stood up at onceand opened the door. Her favourite neighbor, Mrs. Baker, stood outside the door.
“I need your help，Callie,”Mrs. Baker said,“and do you know the empty lot (场地) down the street ”Callie nodded, smiling.“The place is a mess, covered with trash. The city is letting us use the lot as acommunity garden,”she explained. “We need help to clean up the lot on Saturday.”“Sure, Mrs. Baker!”Callie said cheerfully.“I just have nothing to do this Saturday. I will be happy to help you!”Mrs. Bakerlooked pleased and said,“Thanks, Callie. We want to get the garden planted before summer. By then, adultsand children in our community will have had a good place to go.”
At school the next morning, Callie’s close friend Tamara was waiting for her by their classroom, whohad a surprise for her. Tamara said,“My mom bought tickets to Fun World this Saturday. She has an extraone for you!” The girls had been waiting for months for the amusement park to reopen.
Callie sighed and worried over how to choose for the rest of the day. Her mother noticed her moodwhen she arrived home. “Did something go wrong at school ” her mother asked. Callie explained herproblem. “What should I do, Mom ” Callie asked.“I know you want to go with Tamara and also want tohelp Mrs. Baker. Think carefully about your choice, and you need to make your own decision. But I knowyou will do what is best.” her mother answered.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Callie spent the rest of the evening thinking about her decision. ___________________________________________
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On Saturday, Callie met Mrs, Baker at the empty lot. ____________________________________________________
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2024学年第一学期台州十校联盟期中考试英语答案
听力部分
1—5 BABCC 6—10 BABAC 11—15 BCCAC 16—20 BBACA
阅读理解
21—23 DCB 24—27 BACD 28—31 BDAC 31—35 ACBA 36—40 FECBG
完型填空答案
41—45 BDACB 46—50—CDABC 51—55 DABCA
语法填空
bination 57.walking 58. what 59. to suit 60. are used
61. themselves 62.a 63. who 64. or 65. truly
第四部分写作
范文
Dear Sam,
I’m extremely excited to tell you that our school badminton club will hold the competition next Friday at 3 o’clock in the afternoon. Knowing that you’re rather interested in it, I’m sure you will want to watch it.
As scheduled, the match will take place in the school gym beside the lecture building. Therefore, if it is convenient for you, how about meeting at the school gate at 2:45 on Friday afternoon There is no doubt that your will be greatly impressed with the excellent skills of the players and have a better understanding of the fascination of this sport.
Look forward to your participating.
Sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
范文
Callie spent the rest of the evening thinking about her decision. She wanted to go to Fun World, but in the end she decided that her promise to her neighbor was more important. The next day at school, Callie told Tamara that she would not be able to go to Fun World.Tamara tried to understand, but Calliecould tell Tamara was disappointed. The girls hardly spoke for the rest of the week.
On Sunday, Callie met Mrs. Baker atthe empty lot. “Your mother said you made a tough choice. Thank you for giving a hand today.”Calliesmiled asshe cleaned with a large trash bag. “Do you need any help ” a voice behind her asked. Callie turned, surprised to see Tamara. “I know you made a promise to clean up the garden, and I wanted to come to help you. My mom said shecould take us to Fun World next weekend.”With joint efforts, they finished the cleaning. Both Callie and Tamara realized that once a promise is made, it needs to be kept.
听力材料
Text 1
W: Harry, are you coming to the office party after work today
M: I wish I could, but I need to get serious and practice for my show this weekend.I don’t know any of the songs yet!
Text 2
W: Are you unpacking again, Lucas You have bought a lot of things online!
M: Yes. This time I mainly bought hot pot materials from Sichuan. I studied in China for four years and I have been used to the delicious food there.
Text 3
M: We have a daily special carrot soup, a chicken sandwich, and chocolate cake.You definitely shouldn’t miss thecarrot soup.
W: My doctor advised me toavoid chocolate. So I would like the chicken sandwich.
Text 4
M: Hello. The refrigerator I just bought from you isn’t working. Can you send someone to check it
W: Sure, sir. Could you leave us your name and telephone number
Text 5
W: I’m looking forward to the party. Will everyone be there—Tony, Pete and Gary
M: Pete is on holiday at the moment, but the other two are going to be there, for sure.
Text 6
M: We need to put off our beach party this weekend.
W: Why Nothing can stop us except the storm.
M: Ijust watched the news. A typhoon is heading our way and is gaining strength. Weather forecasters think the typhoon may lead to flood. So we’d better stay at home.
W: When will it land, tomorrow
M: No.Most likely on Saturday morning.
W: That’s the same day as our party. Let’s start messaging our friends and tell them we need to putoff the party until next weekend.
M: Yes! Let’s get to it!
Text 7
M: May I help you
W: Yes, today is my first dayto work here. Do you know where Class 445 and Class 446 are
M: Of course. I’llshow you the way. Welcome tojoin our school.
W: Thanks a lot. I graduated from college this summer. How long have you been working here
M: Maybe the same as your age.
W: Wow, such a long time! You must have much teaching experience.
M: 1 simplylike my job and math. By the way, which subject do you teach
W: The same as you. And I’m glad to meet you, sir. I’m eager to learn from you.
M: No problem. The staff are friendly and the benefits are great. The headmaster is easy-going. Sometimes he gets angry, but usually forgets about it completely.
W: Thanks for your help.
Text 8
W: It’s so hot, Andrew. Where can I buy some water
M: Look! There is a self-service store there.
W: I got into trouble there last time. Let’s find a convenience store instead.
M: Really Self-service supermarkets are becoming popular now. You can go shopping without askingfor help from the salesperson. It’s really convenient as far asI know. What happened to you last time
W: As a new user, I had to sign in first. That was a waste of time. What’s worse, customers are asked for their phone number. It’s possible for them to receive advertisement messages or calls, because their shopping data is collected.
M: Anyway, you don’t need to sign in this time.
W: Worse still, nobody offered help when I had problems. I was at sea with the functions of the product. If I had been in the convenience store, the salesperson would have given me a hand immediately.
M: OK. Let’s go along the street to see if we can find one.
Text 9
W: Let’s go andget a coffee from theshop, Matt.
M: Sure, whynot I’ve just finishedmy report, and I have half an hour until the nextmeeting.
W: Right. Well, what do you think of your new job
M: It’s quite challenging, Sue. But it’s also very interesting. What I like most is that I get to learn more things than I did at university.
W: I agree. We’re lucky to have our jobs. I learn more about the laws of physics every day—what is known and what is still unknown...
M: Same here. I’m working in computermodeling, and I discover how to do thingsthat were previously thought to be impossible.
W: You know, I was working as a shop assistant in a clothing store before I switched careers two years ago. What did youdo before this
M: Iworked in the library after I graduated. That way, I had time to prepare to find a job like this.
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W: Hi, everybody. Do you know Bollywood Today I’d like to tell you about it. Bollywood, which is the name of the film industry in Mumbai, India, makes almost 1,000 films a year. Since making its first film in 1913, Bollywood has made over 29,000 films. This is a much larger number than Hollywood in the USA and means it is the biggest film industry in the world. Most Indians like watching films better than enjoying other free-time activities like traveling or doing sports. Ten million of them go to the cinema every day. Bollywood films tell love stories, and singing and dancing are an important part of every film. Indian films are also enjoyed outside India. Last year, Bollywood made over $500 million by selling its films to other countries. Indian actors make more films each year than American actors in Hollywood, but they are not paid as much. This is why most Bollywood films only cost about $2 million to make. A Hollywood film is never made for under $5 million. Most Bollywood actors are young. They work hard but only for a few years. Amitabh Bachchan, who some people say is India’s greatest actor, is different.He has beenworking in the film industry for 40 years, and has been the star of more than 140 films. OK, that’s all for today. Thank you for your listening.
