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武汉市常青联合体 2024-2025学年度第一学期期中考试
高二英语试卷
考试时间：2024年 11 月 13 日 14: 30-16: 30 试卷满分：150 分
祝考试顺利★
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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. Where does the man plan to put the painting
A. In the kitchen. B. In the living room. C. In the front hallway.
2. What did the woman do yesterday
A. She had a meeting. B. She typed an e-mail. C. She finished her daily report.
3. What will the woman do first
A. Finish her homework. B. Design a water system. C. Go over the instructions.
4. Why does the man make the phone call
A. To cancel an appointment. B. To offer some information. C. To organize a business trip.
5. What is the possible relationship between the speakers
A. Doctor and patient. B. Journalist and player. C. Employer and employee.
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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. When will the woman take her flight
A. At 9: 25. B. At 12: 45. C. At 21: 00.
7. How will the woman pay for the ticket
A. In cash. B. By check. C. By credit card.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. Why does the woman come to the man
A. To change a tie. B. To express thanks. C. To make a complaint.
9. What does the woman like about the wallet
A. The colour. B. The design. C. The material.
10. How much is the wallet today
A. 10 dollars. B. 18 dollars. C. 20 dollars.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11. What is the man doing
A. Doing a survey. B. Takingan interview. C. Hosting a program.
12. What did Wang Yaping do in 2008
A. She became an astronaut.
B. She flew for 1, 567 hours in total.
C. She contributed to the Beijing Olympics.
13. What does the woman think of Wang Yaping
A. Calm and interesting. B. Strong and encouraging. C. Inspiring and cooperative.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14. Who is the woman most probably speaking to
A. A retiree. B. A patient. C. A librarian.
15. What does the man need to do with the records
A. To return them. B. To collect them. C. To update them.
16. Why does the lunch club need more drivers
A. It is located in a neighboring community.
B. It promises to provide a lift for its members.
C. Many members are from other communities.
17. When will Mrs. Carroll go to the hospital
A. Next Friday. B. Next Tuesday. C. Next Monday.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. What products does Stevenson’s produce
A. Metal goods. B. Medical tools. C. Machine parts.
19. Who is Ronald Stevenson
A. The director of the company. B. The founder of the company. C. The manager of the company.
20. What is the school unable to do this year
A. Arrange a morning presentation every week.
B. Hire a teacher to observe and talk to the students.
C. Send a teacher to find out about the group’s progress.
第二部分阅读理解 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2. 5分，满分37. 5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Teen volunteer opportunities are the best way to learn the values of responsibility and enhance problem-solving skills. Here are a few volunteer opportunities for you to take up.
Care for pets
Animal shelters and homeless shelters are the best places for animal lovers. A typical day volunteering at an animal shelter would involve helping with the adoption process, feeding animals and cleaning up after animals.
Participate in a beach cleanup
Teens can associate with a local environmental organization for a beach preservation. This is a great way to learn about ecology and contribute to its improvement in a hands-on manner. The opportunity involves outdoor activities and is a good platform to connect with green advocates.
Volunteer at a summer camp
A job as a ‘Counselor-in-Training’ is a great fit for teens. It teaches them organization skills by training under experts. Teenagers can learn communication skills and benefit from the real-time feedback from children and parents. It is also an excellent opportunity to learn outdoor support skills, such as CPR and first aid.
Volunteer at a local hospital
Local hospitals are always on the lookout for a helping hand. Whether it’s chatting with residents, greeting visitors or transporting patients to the cafeteria, a little help goes a long way! A few hospitals may have an age limit and require volunteers to get basic training and commit their time each week.
21. Which volunteer opportunity suits environmentalists best
A. Care for pets. B. Volunteer at a local hospital.
C. Volunteer at a summer camp. D. Participate in a beach cleanup.
22. What can volunteers benefit from a job at a summer camp
A. They can acquire essential emergency medical skills.
B. They can receive guidance from biologists.
C. They can progress in academic performance.
D. They can gain independence in outdoor activities.
23. What is special about volunteering at a local hospital
A. It welcomes volunteers of all ages. B. It may involve interactions with doctors.
C. It may call for weekly time devotion. D. It focuses on transporting patients.
B
I wanted to buy something today—until I figured out the cost versus the benefit. At that point I knew it was a completely stupid idea.
What I wanted to buy was an older car to have in addition to my four-year-old Smart Car that I absolutely like. So you wonder, why would I want to have another car as well The reason is---grandkids. I have several and in the Smart Car I can only have one passenger (It’s a two-seater) .Besides, one of my daughters-in-law does not trust the Smart Car as a vehicle for her daughter Lily to ride in, so that’s one little girl I can’t take anywhere at all. My husband also has a car—and a truck.
So that’s why I had the stupid idea to buy an old Toyota I found on the lot of an honest used car salesman. Thank heavens I came to my senses before I spent $8000 to buy it, $80 or so to license it and probably $500 to insure it for a year. It would be senseless to buy that car. My grandkids just have to continue to come with me one by one. I can’t take two girls out to lunch or two girls shopping or pick up the brother and sister that live in the same house. As for the little one that’s not allowed to ride with me. . . well, Grandpa will have to pick her up. As for me, I didn’t get money in my savings account by being totally stupid. Sure, doing things with the kids is fun, but spending that kind of money to put two or more of them in a group---which would probably drive me crazy anyway---is really dumb. Sometimes temptation can prove that you still have a little sense.
24. What can we know about the author’s grandkid Lily
A. She refused to stay with her grandma
B. She thought it was dangerous to sit in a Smart Car.
C. She was always picked up by her mom.
D. She was not allowed to take her grandma’s car.
25. Why did the author give up the idea of buying the Toyota
A. It was a used car. B. She couldn’t afford it.
C. The salesman was unreliable. D. There was no need for it.
26. What does the underlined word “dumb” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Difficult. B. reasonable. C. stupid. D. amazing.
27. What can be the best title of the text
A. Look before you leap. B. Better late than never.
C. Don’t judge a book by its cover. D. Every advantage has its disadvantage.
C
It’s Paris Fashion Week and the streets of the city are filled with designers, models and journalists. Among the crowds, eagle-eyed experts are taking careful notes. Their job is to detect emerging trends. Their notes will instantly be added to selected “trend forecasts”, which will be sold to designers, who will use them to inspire new pieces. Traditionally, these fashion forecasters have relied only on such methods to make predictions.
But as artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have become increasingly powerful in the last decade, forecasting agencies are now turning to machine learning for help.
This is all welcome news for an industry worth about $2 trillion globally. Forecasts can have a big influence on the fashion industry’s carbon footprint, which is responsible for at least 4% of all worldwide emissions. Designers will produce more of what will actually sell at the moment, 25% of fashion products are unsalable, or not sold. Besides, using Al tools that can analyze millions of posts from around the world allows designers to look at fashion trends more globally.
But designers often feel insecure about relying just on the data provided by AI. “A few years ago, there were big indicators on social media of yellow being a trend,” says Francesca Muston, vice president of a trend forecasting company. “And if you had followed completely the social media data gathered by AI models, yellow pieces would seem to be a good investment. But how many people are really going to wear a bright yellow coat That’s a brave fashion choice. “ AI tools don’t have their own aesthetic (审美的) viewpoint so they may not be able to satisfy people’s desire for newness. “That’s why we maintain a very strong creative viewpoint in our forecasting with a team of industry experts,” says Muston.
Dr Michal Koren, a researcher, says, “The role of human experts in identifying trends will continue to be crucial even as AI and data-driven models become more accurate. “
28. What is the purpose of the notes taken by the experts
A. To report the news about Paris Fashion Week. B. To compare different design methods.
C. To help them make fashion predictions. D. To collect information about designers.
29. What does paragraph 3 mainly discuss
A. The various benefits of using Al tools to predict trends.
B. The high environmental costs of the fashion industry.
C. The importance of looking at fashion more globally.
D. The serious problem of unsalable fashion products.
30. Why does Muston mention the trend of yellow predicted a few years ago
A. To show AI fashion predictions are not always reliable.
B. To explain why people dislike some new trends.
C. To describe the recent changes in people’s fashion choices.
D. To prove the key role of social media in fashion forecasting.
31. Which statement might both Muston and Koren agree with
A. Machine learning is more creative than human experts.
B. AI tools will not replace human trend forecasters.
C. It is possible for Al to have its own fashion sense.
D. Many human trend forecasters will be unemployed.
D
The sharp fin (鳍). The rows upon rows of sharp teeth. The large black eyes. The sharks you see on television in Jaws or Discovery’s “Shark Week” are not the friendliest looking creatures. They aren’t exactly an animal you want to find near you while swimming in the ocean. Despite their portrayals (刻画) in movies and popular culture, sharks are complicated, misunderstood creatures that are weaker than they appear.
One very common misunderstanding about sharks is their desire to hunt humans. Actually when sharks attack humans, it is because they mistake a human for their normal prey (猎物), seals or dolphins. They don’t seek out humans on purpose. Statistically, you are more likely to be struck by lightning than be bitten by a shark.
Sharks are very important to the ocean as they are at the top of the food chain. Some sharks even control the balance of an ecosystem through fear alone. Tiger sharks in Australia help protect seagrass meadows from turtles. Turtles eat the seagrass and without the sharks, will destroy these meadows. When tiger sharks are present though, the turtles are scared away, holding back their appetite for seagrass and protecting its growth.
Though sharks have a reputation for being very scary to humans, the sad truth is that they should be scared of humans. The number of sharks in the ocean is steadily dropping. There are a few reasons for this. For one, they mature quite slowly, over several years, and produce relatively few young. For another, overfishing of sharks is happening because more and more people want their fins. About 100 million sharks are killed every year according to National Geographic. Shark fin is a way for people to show off their wealth. Shark fins are also believed to have medicinal benefits, though there is no evidence or proof that they actually do.
32. What do most people think about sharks
A. They are ugly. B. They are important.
C. They are complicated. D. They are violent.
33. The author compares shark bites to lightning strikes to show they are
A. deadly B. unavoidable C. rare D. unpredictable
34. Why should sharks be scared of humans according to the author
A. Humans kill sharks in large quantities. B. Humans keep sharks to show off.
C. Humans catch sharks for medical research. D. Humans are greater in number than sharks.
35. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. SOS: Save Our Sharks! B. Sharks: Killers or Misunderstood
C. Shark Fins: An Ecological Crisis D. Sharks: King of the Ocean
第二节 (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。
In the workplace, it’s crucial to avoid making promises we can’t keep. But how can we do this
One way to do this is by being realistic about our capabilities and timetable. For instance, a workmate asks us to complete a task within an extremely tight deadline, but we’ re already busy with other work.36We could say, “Let me check my current workload andget back to you on whether I can meet this deadline.”
37If we’ re not sure about the requirements of a task or project, we should askquestions before committing. For example, when a manager assigns a complex project, we can ask for more details about the resources available, and potential challenges. This way, we can make a more informed decision.
Moreover, we should learn to say no when necessary. 38It shows that werespect our own limitations and the importance of delivering quality work. For example, if we’re re asked to take on a task that we know is beyond our expert knowledge or skills, we can politely decline and suggest alternative solutions or people who might be better suited for the job. This action will earn us the respect of our workmates.39
Furthermore, it’s important to manage expectations. If we’ re asked to do something that may have uncertainties, we should communicate them upfront (先期地). For instance, we’re asked to prepare a presentation, but we can’t collect all the necessary data in time. Then, we could say, “40But I’ll do that and keep you updating on my progress.” Thisway, our superiors are aware of the potential risks and won’t be blindsided.
A. Communicating clearly is a wise choice.
B. Naturally, we can maintain a good reputation in the workplace.
C. Instead of immediately saying yes, take a moment to assess our schedule.
D. There might be some challenges with finding enough information.
E. Trusting each other really means helping each other in the workplace.
F. Doing this doesn’t mean we’re uncooperative.
G. We create a positive work environment where everyone can finish their jobs well.
第三部分语言知识运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共 15 小题；每小题 1分，满分 15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、 B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In 2014, Amy collapsed from a brain hemorrhage (脑溢血) while working. After a year recovering at home, she 41 a course with the ambition to become a 42
However, occasional vision disturbance was still 43 ,influencing the amountof 44 she could give to the course. Further complications (并发症) left the youngartist almost completely blind, making it difficult to see a whole figure. It’s particularly 45 because it seemed to 46 her optimism to be a painter!
One morning, when watching the sunrise, she suddenly felt a sense of 47 Sherealized that she may not 48 a whole face anymore, but it shouldn’t stop her fromputting what she could see on canvas (画布) . The following years, she 49 herspecial art journey.
“Strangely, my experience has increased my 50 when drawing, enabling meto catch a character better, “ she explains. “People often speak highly of the detail and sensitivity of the character. I have more determination and appreciation for my 51 These are 52 I wouldn’t have had without everything I’ve 53 .“ For hernew touring exhibition, she has produced a series of artworks based on her visual experience. “In the 54 interaction between what I can and cannot see lies my perspective onthe world.”
Sometimes, we can turn a loss into a gain: something unique and individual that has been gifted to us by never 55
41. A. switched on B. signed up for C. called on D. kept in touch with
42. A. librarian B. painter C. witness D. doctor
43. A. crucial B. essential C. present D. distant
44 A. donation B. occupation C. credit D. energy
45. A. embarrassing B. rewarding C. depressing D. opposing
46. A. assess B. ruin C. reveal D. conflict
47. A. thankfulness B. achievement C. belongings D. security
48. A. draw B. obtain C. see D. found
49. A. ceased B. started C. adopted D. detected
50. A. sensitivity B. taste C. eyesight D. attention
51. A. talent B. display C. interaction D. vision
52. A. gifts B. challenges C. awards D. pains
53. A. lived off B. gone after C. appealed to D. survived through
54. A. misty B. abnormal C. automatic D. regular
55. A. losing B. leaving C. failing D. quitting
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。
“Black Myth: Wukong” has gained extraordinary popularity. ____________ (56)its officiallaunch on the Steam platform on August 20th, 2024, it has rapidly turned into ____________ (57)global hit.
It has sold incredible 10 million copies in just three days, as developer Game Science has announced. The concurrent (同时发生的) online numbers of the game have also been increasing. On August 22nd, it reached a____________ (58) (day) concurrent online level of 2. 4million on the Steam platform. This popularity is similar to that of the phenomenal game “Elden Ring”____________ (59) (launch) in 2022.
In a blog post, Daniel Ahmad, Director of Research and Insights at Niko Partners, said Black Myth: Wukong’s sales ____________ (60) (succeed) “represents the growing capabilities andambitions of Chinese game development studios and their ability ____________ (61) (compete) onthe global stage.”
Black Myth: Wukong is clearly a huge hit ____________ (62) (global), but it is particularlypopular in China, where it has broken through into the mainstream. Based on Steam concurrent data, the majority of the game’s players are in China, ____________ (63)there is still alarge audience for Black Myth: Wukong in the west. It not only showcases the charm of Chinese culture but also ____________ (64) (meet) the high expectations of gamers worldwide forhigh-quality games, thus ____________ (65) (win) widespread praise and love.
第四部分写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
你校将于下周六组织一次”科技进校园”活动。请你用英语为学生会写一则通知，内容包括：
1. 活动时间、地点；
2. 活动内容；
3. 欢迎前往参加。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为 80 个左右；
2·请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Notice
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The Student 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。
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. 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。
Paragraph 1:
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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武汉市常青联合体 2024-2025学年度第一学期期中考试
高二英语试卷参考答案
第一部分听力
1-5 CACBA 6-10 BCABB 11-15 ACBAC 16-20 CCABC
第二部分阅读
21-23 DAC 24-27 DDCA 28-31 CAAB 32-35 DCAB
36-40 CAFBD
第三部分语言运用
第一节：
41-45 BBCDC 46-50 BACBA 51-55 DADAD
第二节：
56. since 57. a 58. daily 59. launched 60. success
61. to compete 62. globally 63. but 64. meets 65. winning
第四部分写作
第一节
Notice
In order to/Aiming to arouse students’interest in science and technology, our school will hold an activity themed with“Science and Technology Into the Campus” on the school playground at 8: 00 next Sunday morning.
In this activity, there will be a lecture by Professor Liu, who will give us a vivid introduction of the daily application of science and technology. And then you can have an amazing experience with AI robots. I’m sure it will be incredibly fascinating. In the end, everyone will get a beautiful card as a souvenir.
Looking forward to your coming on time. You’re sure to benefit a lot from it.
The Student Union
第二节
Paragraph 1:
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.
Paragraph 2:
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.
听力原稿
Passage 1
M: Do you like this painting I bought I want to put it in the front hallway.
W: I like it, but I think it might look better in the kitchen or the living room.
Passage 2
M: Have you done your yesterday’s daily report
W: No, I haven’t. I had to attend the meeting discussing rights of women all day long yesterday. I’ll do it right after typing this e-mail.
Passage 3
W: I’m struggling with my project. I have to come up with a design for a water treatment system. . . but I don’t know where to start.
M: Well, why not look closely at the task instructions first
W: Good idea.
Passage 4
W: Good afternoon, Suzhou Trading Co. ,Ltd.
M: Hello. This is Smith from Hongxing International Trading Co. ,Ltd.
W: Hello. We’ve been looking forward to meeting you.
M: Likewise. We’ll be arriving on the 3rd and staying at the Palace Hotel.
Passage 5
W: Have you had any illness or accident before
M: A broken knee I got playing football when I was 17. Apart from that, nothing.
W: OK. So what’s your problem
M: Well, recently I’ve been getting this pain here, just in my forehead.
Passage 6
M: Eastwind Airways.
W: Do you have any flights to Sydney next Tuesday
M: Yes. There’s a flight at 12: 45 and one at 21: 00. Which flight would you like
W: Well, I need to get there in the morning.
M: OK. How about the earlier flight Then your arrival will be at 9: 25 a. m. ,local time.
W: Excellent.
M: So that’s $5, 000. How would you like to pay
W: Can I pay at the check-in desk
M: Yes, but you will be charged an extra 5 dollars if you do that.
W: Oh, in that case, here’s my credit card.
Passage 7
M: Can I help you
W: Yes, well, I bought this tie last week for my husband’s birthday, but he doesn’t like it. Could I change it for something else
M: Certainly, madam. What do you have in mind
W: Maybe a wallet.
M: Any particular colour
W: Not really.
M: How about this one
W: I like the design, but don’t particularly care for the colour. Do you have that in other colours, too
M: Well, they come in white, pale yellow, and brown. Will a brown one do
W: Yes…
M: Here you are.
W: How much is it
M: It’s only 20 dollars.
W: That is a lot of money for a wallet.
W: But it’s really pleasant as a gift, isn’t it And you will get a 10% discount today.
Passage 8
M: Hi, Jessie. I need to conduct a survey concerning students’ role models for a school project. Can you please answer a few questions
W: Sure.
M: Who is your role model
W: Wang Yaping.
M: One of the Shenzhou-XIII crew members, right
W: Yes. She is also the first female astronaut to enter Tiangong space station.
M: Could you offer more details
W: Well, Wang started as a pilot, and became a member of China’s first female astronauts in May 2010 with years of systematic education and training.
M: She must be very tough.
W: Indeed. Wang is able to stay calm under pressure. During her service as a military pilot, she flew a total of 1, 567 hours and was involved in major tasks such as the Wenchuan earthquake relief effort and the 2008 Summer Olympics of Beijing. She sets a good example for all women who dream of going to space.
Passage 9
M: Good morning. My name’s Frank. I’ve just retired and moved to the community. I’d like to become a volunteer, and I guess you are in charge of the voluntary work here.
W: That’s right.
M: What sort of thing could I do
W: Well, we need help with the library. We borrow books from the city library. So, one thing you could do is get involved in collecting them.
M: That’s no problem.
W: Another thing is the records that we keep of the books we’re given. It would be very useful to have another person to help keep the records up to date.
M: Right. I can do that. Do you run a lunch club in the community for elderly people
W: Yes, we have a very successful club.
M: I could help with transport, if that’s of any use.
W: That’ll be nice. People come to the club from neighboring communities, and we’re always in need of more drivers.
M: What about help for individual residents Do you arrange that at all
W: Yes. In fact, there’s Mrs. Carroll. She needs a lift to the hospital next Monday.
Passage 10
W: Welcome to Stevenson’s, one of the country’s major producers of metal goods. Thank you for choosing us for your two weeks of work experience. My name is Julia, the managing director. Stevenson’s is quite an old company. It was set up in 1923 by Ronald Stevenson who went into the steel industry when he left school.
Stevenson’s original plan was to produce spare parts for the machine tools industry – although in fact that never happened. Shortly before the company went into production, Stevenson was given the opportunity to make goods for hospitals, so that’s what we did for the first five years.
Now some idea of what you’ll be doing during your two weeks with us. Most mornings you’ll have a presentation from one of the managers, to learn about their department. And you’ll spend some time in each department, observing and talking to people. Normally a teacher from your school will come in each week to find out how the group were getting on, but your school isn’t able to arrange that this year. OK, are there any questions before we move on …
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