泸州市高2022级第一次教学质量诊断性考试
英 语
本试卷分为试题卷和答题卡两部分，其中试题卷由第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）组成，共10页；答题卡共2页。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
注意事项：
1．答题前，考生务必在答题卡上将自己的学校、班级、姓名用0.5毫米黑色签字笔填写清楚，同时用2B铅笔将考号准确填涂在“考号”栏目内。
2．选择题使用2B铅笔填涂在答题卡对应题目标号的位置上，如需改动，用橡皮擦擦干净后再选涂其它答案；非选择题用0.5毫米黑色签字笔书写在答题卡的对应框内，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。
3．考试结束后将答题卡收回。
第I卷（选择题，共95分）
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题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 is Tom doing
A.Beginning a journey. B.Giving an interview. C.Seeing Julieoff.
2.When will the woman return
A.At 5:30. B.At 6:00. C.At 6:30.
3. Where are the speakers most probably
A.In a bar. B.In a cinema. C.At a restaurant.
4.What wvill the man trying to tell the woman
A.Being a lawyer is a good career choice.
B.Teachers can always give good advice.
C.Achieving goals takes time and patience.
5.What are the speakers mainly talking about
A.A TV show. B.A dinner party. C.Daily housework.
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 will the weather be like tomorrow
A.Dry. B.Wet. C.Hot.
7.What will the man probably do tomorrow
A.Watch a movie. B.Visit the dentist. C.Hike in the Lake District.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8.What do we know about the woman's journey
A.It is difficult. B.It is smooth. C.It is perfect.
9.Why is the woman in Edinburgh
A. To enjoy its weather. B.To care for her children. C.To attend a meeting.
10.What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Travel agent and customer. B.Husband and wife. C.Co-workers.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11.How did Ben often play when he was a chld
A.With his parents. B.With his sisters. C.On his own.
12.What does Ben think of modern games
A.Funny. B.Amazing. C.Challenging.
13.What should children today do according to Ben
A.Play traditional games. B.Have more outdoor fun. C.Use phones and tablets.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14.Why did the man choose this type of dog
A.For its appearance. B.For its intelligence. C.For its physical ability.
15.Why was Max a problem when he was a puppy
A.He was very noisy. B.He chewed up the shoes.
C.He was unfriendy to the kids.
16.What does Max need to keep happy
A.A good amount of exercise. B.New tricks to learn. C.Alone time.
17.What is the man doing in the end
A.Making requests. B.Giving suggestions. C.Raising questions.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18.What is Cinema Chat
A.A new film. B.A TV program. C.A radio show.
19.When did Alex Martin make his first movie
A.In 2019. B.In 2010. C.In 2007.
20.Which film is Alex Martin probably most famous for
A.Rising Star. B.A Boy's Dream. C.The Hero's Journey.
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
Welcome to our museum, and let's exploe the marine animals from the mysterious huge squid （鱿鱼）to the pram bug. These creatures are stranger than fiction.
Vampire squid
Despite their ill name, vampire squids are relatively small, growing up to about 12 inches in length. They have a body with webbing between their arms, giving them a cloak-like appearance.How did this gentle, deep-sea creature earn the fearsome name German biologist Carl Chun first described the vampire squid in 1903. He named it "vampire squid from hell."
Hoodwinker sunfish
Unlike the vampire squid, the hoodwinker sunfish is a newly discovered species. The fish was first identified in 2017. It's known to mainly inhabit cold waters off the coasts of New Zealand,Australia, Chile, Peru, and South Africa. Sunfish can weigh 2,000 pounds and vary significantly in appearance within the same species and change the structure as they grow.
Gulper eel
Despite its slim body, the gulper eel's mouth can suddenly expand like a soap bubble, allowing it to spoon up much larger prey. Its large mouth allows it to swallow prey （猎物） whole，adapting well to the shortage of food in the deep ocean. However, the Gulper eel is also known as the pelican eel because of its spoon-like feeding method.
Pram bug
Pram bugs, known as Phronima, inhabit the twilight zone of oceans worldwide, typically 200 to 1,000 meters below the surface. The mother pram bug uses her crab-like front claws to eat out the salp＇s insides， inhabit its shell and lay her eggs inside. Once she exits， she powers the salp（海参）forward like a pram,hence the name.
21. Which of the following creatures sounds frightening
A.Vampire squid. B.Hoodwinker sunfish. C.Gulper eel. D.Pram bug.
22.What do we know about the hoodwinker sunfish
A.It maintains the same appearance. B. It usually swallows prey whole.
C.It mainly lives in cold waters. D.It takes up shells as shelters.
23.What is the passage mainly about
A.Some fiction stories. B.Some ocean creatures.
C. Some popular museums. D.Some new discoveries.
B
As an Olympic fan from a very young age, I have already got over my crush over any sporting "hero”. In my point of view, a "hero" may be unstable and forgotten as time passes by. But this time in Paris I think I have come across one.
At the age of 61, Ni Xialian, the oldest table tennis player, never felt out of place in Paris. She had neat movements when taking advantage, and flexible leaps to relieve her emotions when losing a point. The former Chinese world champion paddler, now representing Luxembourg, gave out her full strength against her much younger opponent from her home country-23-year-old Sun Yingsha.
Ni wrapped up her sixth Olympic appearance with a defeat of 0-4 to the current world No.1.She emotionally acknowledged to the respectful crowd. She said at the after-match interview that her dream had come true to play again at the Olympics and compete with the world's top player.
Before facing Sun at the opposite side of the table,"Aunt Ni" gave no destination when she was invited to serve as a training partner to China's eventual mixed doubles champions Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin. It's right before their face-off with a DPRK pair in the final game. Ni's technique is similar to that of the DPRK's female player.
Throughout Sun and Ni＇s match， the CCTV commentators（评论员）kept referring to Ni as "Master Ni” instead of using her full name. By doing this, they showed respect for her contribution to China's table tennis at her career peak and also for her enduring efforts in promoting the sport in Europe and around the world.
Not representing China though, Ni is still winning her home country's hearts. I believe she will always be cherished by China and the sport because the Olympics and its fans are increasingly inclusive.
24.What mainly made Ni Xialian highlight in Paris
A.Her young opponent. B.Her advanced age.
C. Her professional performance. D.Her after-match interview.
25.Which word can best replace the underlined word “destination” in Paragraph 4
A.Refusal. B.Disbelief. C.Response. D.Proposal.
26.Why was Ni Xialian called “Master Ni”
A.To meet fans' expectations. B.To express admiration for her.
C. To identify her from other athletes. D.To stress her advantage in the game.
27.What can we learn from the passage
A.The author hoped Ni still represented China.
B. Ni Xialian has attended six Olympic games.
C. The author came to Paris to meet a hero.
D.Ni Xialian defeated a DPRK player.
C
"Who are you " asked two men to a third person who had just interrupted their conversation onstage."I am a national treasure," he replied with pride and a smile. "A 'national treasure' You are...Meng Lan, or Huahua " they responded uncertainly.
That drew a sound of laughing from the audience, for Meng Lan and Huahua are two famous giant pandas, whose photos and videos have become an internet hit.
The dialogue was even funnier because it was inserted（插入）into a play about ancient history titled Joyful Songs in Flourishing Age,recently presented at the National Museum of China.The play's creators said they added in bits of contemporary culture to make it lively and more relatable to today's audiences. The primary inspiration for the performance also was a figure of fun-an ancient pottery（陶器）statue of a comedian beating a drum． The 56-centimeter-tall statue is characterized by his wide smile and a lively position-he holds a flat drum with one arm and a drumstick in the opposite hand, and he raises a leg in a noticeable movement.
The museum's purpose in hosting the play was to cooperate with other cultural and educational institutions to bring old cultural objects to life. The show was meant to help more people learn not only about the clay figure itself, but also about ancient Chinese art and culture."The music and many other kinds of Baixi performing arts have been put into the plot."
Yang, a professor at the Communication University of China, says producing the play inspired great creativity among her cooperators and the production was an exploratory effort of the museum to bring about the various presentation of their collections. While they asked for help from researchers at the National Museum of China for historical details, they also added elements of imagination and,especially,pop culture, such as rap and the giant panda craze, to enrich the dialogue and singing and to help people relate to the show.
28. What does "a national treasure" in Paragraph 1 refer to
A.A pottery statue. B. An Internet video. C.A panda. D.A performance.
29.Why was the dialogue put into the play
A. To attract younger audiences. B. To make a deeper conversation.
C. To conduct a simpler discussion. D.To achieve a better understanding.
30.What does Professor Yang think of the show
A. It gets a museum famous again. B.It is a popular talent play.
C. It results from a creative exploration. D. It is short of imaginative ideas.
31.Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text
A.Ancient History Enters University Courses
B.Cultural Objects Carry Various Musical Elements
C. Creativity Is Needed to Make a Lively Communication
D. Modern Humor Is Used to Introduce Ancient Art and Culture
D
A study has found that a man,s facial hair can significantly impact how he is perceived（感知）by others. The research, conducted by a team at McMaster University,revealed that clean-shaven men are considered up to three times more trustworthy than those with beards. In fact, a mere 13% of participants in the study viewed facial hair as a sign of trustworthiness.
However, the researchers also discovered that facial hair influences perceived attractiveness as well. Individuals with facial hair were viewed as less attractive by another sex. Specifically, men with less facial hair were rated as the most attractive by women and were preferred for both short-term and long-term relationships.
Additionally, the study suggests that females may prefer males wwho can grow a beard because it shows physical maturity. But they tend to dislike full beards as those are seen as signs of low levels of safety, which stands in line with previous research.
Furthermore, the researchers found that an aggressive appearance is negatively connected with trustworthiness. To test this, they had participants play a series of economic games for real money.Some of the opponents' faces were digitally changed to appear either more or less wide. This is a known sign of aggression and trustworthiness. The results showed that participants were more likely to trust men with narrower faces than those with wider faces. Since beards can give the image of a wider jawline, this suggests that bearded men are perceived as less trustworthy.
This is the first study to directly research the influence of facial hair on judgments of trustworthiness. The study's findings conclude that by simply growing a beard, men may be decreasing how trustworthy they are to others.
While the sample size was relatively small, with only 21 university students participating, the researchers believe the results have important applications. They suggest that men seeking to appear more trustworthy, such as in professional or leadership roles, may benefit from maintaining a clean-shaven appearance.
32.Which aspect of facial hair does the research mainly center on
A. Its advantage. B. Its character.
C.Its difference. D.Its influence.
33.How did the researchers carry out their test
A.They played with real money. B. They made use of some games.
C.They analyzed economic situations. D.They replaced most opponents' faces.
34. What type of men can appeal to women most according to the passage
A.With full beards. B.With few beards.
C.With clean-shaven faces. D.With wider jawlines.
35.Which of the following may the author most agree with
A.Leaders should enhance their professional standards.
B. Researchers should do more studies on trustworthiness.
C.Female secretaries should dress up for more trustworthiness.
D.Male interviewees should pay close attention to their images.
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。
The following will tell you how to write your own songs and poems, which convey your message and help people connect with your music.
Use stream of consciousness exercises. Stream of consciousness writing is where you just write and keep writing: just write everything that comes into your head. Do your exercises every day to help you brainstorm. 36.
Look at existing songs and poems. Look at popular songs and poems that are known for great lyrics to get inspiration. 37 ,and you can learn about them a lot from thinking about what makes a good one or a bad one. Look for the kinds of things they talk about, how they talk about them，what rhymes they use，the rhythm of the lyrics（歌词），etc.
38 .Decide what type of music you want to write, and figure out what types of lyrics you like and dislike. It's really up to you what kind of music you want to write.
Keep writing to get to the good stuff. Get a journal and be ready to write down a lot of stuff.Write as much as you can until you feel it is finished or ready to be set aside. Don't worry if what you're putting down on paper doesn't look like a song at first. 39 . Lyric writing may go through stages.
Write all the time. Write about your feelings, the world around you, a person or a thing that matters to you. This is to help you find the words most worthy of a song, or a poem. 40 .Or even have an emotion.A shopping list could be poetic if done right.
A.You will be able to shape it later
B. It's good to develop your own style
C.It doesn't have to always be depressing
D.This will help your listeners relate to you
E.Follow your own opinions on what to write
F. In time, this may help you write better lyrics
G. Study your favorites and consider why you like them
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。
On his day off, Vernon Jackson still goes to work, opening up his barber shop for special children. Jackson thinks an empty shop can 41 some children who are sensitive to new environments and sounds. He is aimed to help the children get 42 to the barber shop so they can feel comfortable coming in when other 43 and clients are there.
And not only does he work on his day off,he does it 44."When I first started promoting this idea for children with 45 needs, a friend of mine just randomly emailed me, 'Hey Vern, can I 46 a haircut '" Jackson told CBS News. Then more and more people asked to donate money for 47 and Jackson started a GoFundMe page.
He 48 the free haircuts the Gifted Program.“There are 49 that would pay any amount of money just for their child to have an experience. But at the end of it, I would tell them 'It's 50 ,'and this is part of the program-a gift.Please 51 it." Jackson said.
Jackson already has 52 that come to him from other cities in Ohio, and he hopes to 53 the money he raises towards travel, so he can 54 free haircuts to more children.
"It's really a beautiful 55 ,"he added.“This allows me to love to my fullest capacity and to see what happens when I do."
41.A.benefit B.educate C.control D.distinguish
42.A.addicted B.adapted C.admitted D.exposed
43.A.crowds B.performers C.viewers D.employees
44.A.in pain B.in secret C.for pleasure D.for free
45.A.special B.general C.medical D.financial
46.A.purchase B.operate C.sponsor D.select
47.A.shops B.haircuts C.trips D.facilities
48.A.calls B.describes C.records D.announces
49.A.businessmen B.parents C.tourists D.colleagues
50.A.drawn B.spent C.paid D.achieved
51.A.accept B.package C.store D.admire
52.A.barbers B.customers C.volunteers D.reporters
53.A.classify B.increase C.invest D.put
54.A.introduce B.represent C.offer D.return
55.A.adventure B.combination C.scenery D.experience
泸州市高2022级第一次教学质量诊断性考试
英语
第II卷（非选择题，共55分）
注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
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。
Devoted to improving healthcare in less-developed regions, Lu Shengmei, 80 years old, 56 (receive) the national honorary title of People's Health Worker on Sunday. Lu spearheaded efforts to promote safer childbirth practice in Jiaxian county, including 57 (establish) the first independent pediatrics（儿科）department at thePeople,s Hospital of Jiaxian.
When Lu first arrived in the county deep in the mountains in Shaanxi in 1968, she was 58 24-year-old graduate from one of the top medical schools in Beijing. Initially, she was frustrated by the desolate landscape and broken-down facilities.But 59 truly twisted her heart at that time,she said, was the backward and dangerous practices of local midwives and the hardships faced by expectant mothers and 60 (newborn) in Jiaxian.
Many questioned her 61 (decide) to work in the mountainous county. A native of Beijing,Lu said that her family members tried several times to persuade her 62 (return) to the capital.Her instructors also offered to help her transfer to larger urban hospitals."Having witnessed the lack of doctors and medicines in Jiaxian, I believed that I 63 (need) there more than anywhere else,"she said.
After retirement, she continued to provide free medical suggestions 64 a volunteer and formed a local volunteer association comprising seniors and retirees like her. "I see myself as a kite,and whenever a patient in need pulls on the string, I 65 (instant) fly to their direction,"she said.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你将参加学校组织的英语征文比赛，主题是“Our Land，Our Future”。请你用英语写一篇短文，内容包括：
1．土地的重要性；2．保护土地的建议。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Our Land,Our Future
第二节 读后续写（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 a quiet little town, there was a small park where children would laugh and play. In the center of this park stood a wooden swing set. Among the children, a nine-year-old girl named Lily had a special bond with this swing. Every day after school, she would rush to the park, her backpack bouncing against her back, and spend hours soaring through the air, her laughter mingling with the wind.
Lily's best friend, Ethan, was a boy who lived next door. They were inseparable, sharing secrets,dreams, and endless adventures. Often, you would find them on those swings,their feet barely touching the ground, their imaginations taking them far beyond the confines of the playground. They dreamed of becoming astronauts, traveling to outer space, and discovering new worlds together.
One sunny afternoon, Lily tested the limits of the swing. With a determined push,Ethan soared high,feeling the thrill as the swing reached its top. "Look, Lily! I'm flying!" Ethan shouted, his laughter ringing through the air. But not far from the park, his parents watched them with great concerns. There was an uneasy tension growing. When Ethan came down from the swing, his parents rushed to the swing and took him home immediately.
Later that evening, Lily cried on the couch, her tears staining the fabric. "Mom, Ethan said he would not play with me anymore. Why " she asked, worry pooling in her blue eyes. Her mother took a deep breath, but the words seemed to be trapped in her throat. "I'm not sure, sweetie. He... He might be leaving for a while.”
Days turned into weeks, and the park felt emptier without Ethan's laughter. Each swing back and forth felt like a reminder of theirvanished adventures. With every passing day, Lily's heart sank deeper into confusion and sorrow. She hoped that he would return, refusing to accept that he might not come back again.
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
Eventually, Lily decided to write a letter to him.
Paragraph 2
The next day, Ethan showed up in the park as expected.
泸州市高2022级第一次教学质量诊断性考试英语参考答案
第一部分 听力（满分30分，每小题1.5分）
1—5 ACACA 6—10 BABCB 11—15 CCBCB 16—20 ABBCA
第二部分 阅读（满分50分，每小题2.5分）
21—25 ACBCA 26—30 BBADC 31—35 DDBCD 36—40 FGEAC
第三部分 语言知识运用（满分30分）
第一节 完形（满分15分，每小题1分）
41—45 ABDDA 46—50 CBABC 51—55 ABDCD
填空（满分15分，每小题1.5分）
56. received 57. establishing 58. a 59. what 60. newborns
61. decision 62. to return 63. was needed 64. as 65. instantly
第四部分（满分40分）(范文略）
应用文写作（满分15分）
第二节 读后续写（满分25分）
听力原文
Text 1
W: OK, Tom, it looks like your bus is here now.
M: Thanks so much for coming to see me off, Julie. I should be back on Friday, all being well.
W: Have a safe trip. We’ll catch up then and you can tell me how the interview went.
Text 2
W: Excuse me, do you have a table for one
M: I’m sorry madam. It’s only 5:30. We don’t open for another half an hour.
W: Oh, I didn’t realize. OK, well I’ll go for a walk around the shops and come back in an hour.
Text 3
W: Excuse me, can you turn down the music a bit please I cannot hear myself talking to my friend.
M: I am sorry, but the sound system is controlled by the central unit. Would you like to move outside to a quieter location
W: OK, sure.
Text 4
M: My teachers used to tell me, “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” Remember this saying while you’re making the effort to create a better future. Your mother and I did the same on our slow path toward becoming lawyers.
W: You’re right, Dad. Thanks.
Text 5
M: Zoe, hurry up, your favorite show is about to start. You’re going to miss the start.
W: OK, don’t worry. I’m just putting the dinner plates away. Won’t be a minute.
M: The opening titles are coming on now. Hurry up. Bring something to eat while we’re watching.
Text 6
M: It’s too hot and dry these days. Have you seen the weather forecast for tomorrow
W: Yes, they’re predicting heavy rain all day. It’s gonna be cool, for sure.
M: Oh, I was planning to go walking in the Lake District.
W: Oh no, that’s a shame. Walking in the rain isn’t fun.
M: Yes, I’m not sure what to do now. Maybe I should postpone the trip.
W: That might be a good idea. What will you do instead
M: Perhaps I’ll go to the cinema. There’s a new film I wanted to see.
W: That sounds like a better plan. I’m off to the dentist right now.
M: Oh, good luck with that.
Text 7
W: Honey, it’s me. I just wanted to let you know I’ve arrived safely in Edinburgh.
M: That’s great to hear. How was the journey, dear
W: It was good. There was a slight delay between London and Birmingham but the train was comfortable.
M: I’m glad to hear that. Did you get the snacks I packed for you
W: Yes, thank you so much. They were perfect for the trip.
M: Well, how’s the weather up there
W: It’s a bit cold, but not too bad. How’s everything back home
M: It’s fine. Just the usual. The kids miss you and so does the cat.
W: I miss them too. I’ll call again later to let you know how things are going at the conference.
M: Yes, do that. Enjoy your time there and take care.
W: Will do. Thanks again for everything, honey.
Text 8
W: Hi, Ben. Do you remember the things you used to play with when you were a kid
M: Hi, Rachel. Yes, of course. Being an only child, I often had to entertain myself. I had a toy castle with little soldiers. I used to love them.
W: I used to play with my sisters. We loved playing tag and hide and seek.
M: Those were the best. Do you think any kids today still play those games
W: Not as much. I see them more on their phones and tablets now. Some of the modern games they play are pretty amazing.
M: I’ve tried a few and they’re really difficult, but young people seem to have no problems with them.
W: Do you think they’re better or worse than the things we entertained ourselves with
M: I think both have their good points. Technology is great, but kids today are missing out on outdoor fun.
W: Yes, running around and playing outside was so much fun. In the summer, I used to go out in the morning and my parents wouldn’t see me until the evening.
Text 9
W: Hi there. Your dog is beautiful. What kind is he
M: Hi. Thanks. He’s a Border Collie.
W: Oh, I’ve heard they’re really clever. Why did you choose that type
M: Well, yes, they’re very intelligent. I got Max because I wanted an active dog that could keep up with my outdoor lifestyle. I love walking and running, and these dogs are perfect for that.
W: What do you like most about him
M: His energy and intelligence are amazing. Max learns new tricks so quickly. He’s also very loyal and great with my kids.
W: Are there any challenges
M: You have to keep these dogs interested. If they get bored, they can become destructive. Max chewed up a few shoes when he was a puppy because he wasn’t getting enough exercise.
W: How do you keep him entertained now
M: I make sure he gets plenty of exercise every day. We go for long walks. It keeps him happy and out of trouble.
W: That sounds like a lot of work. Is there anything you want to say to someone thinking of getting a dog like that
M: Make sure you have enough time to dedicate yourself to them. They’re not the type of dog you can leave alone for long periods. They need activities to stay happy. Also, start training early. It makes a huge difference.
W: Max is lucky to have such a caring owner.
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Good evening, viewers. Welcome to Cinema Chat, the show where we bring you the latest movie news and interviews with your favorite stars. Tonight, we have a very special guest. He’s a talented actor who has captured the hearts of audiences around the world. His new film, The Hero’s Journey, has just been released and is already receiving great reviews. But let’s take a moment to look back at his amazing career. He began acting when he was just 10 years old. He made his first film appearance in a role in the 2007 film A Boy’s Dream, where he played a young boy with big ambitions. That film not only showed his incredible talent but also set the stage for his future success. Five years ago, he starred in Rising Star, the film that made him a household name. His role as a young musician trying to make it big was both touching and inspiring. It’s a film that many of us still love and watch over and over again. Today, he’s here to talk about his journey from being a child actor to becoming one of the most respected actors in the industry. Please join me in welcoming the one and only, Alex Martin. Alex, thank you so much for being here with us tonight.
