成都2024-2025 学年度高二(上)12 月阶段性考试
英 语
注意事项:
1.答题前,务必将自己的姓名、考号填写在答题卡规定的位置上。
2.答选择题时,必须使用2B铅笔将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,再选涂其它答案标号。答非选择题时,必须使用0.5毫米黑色笔迹的签字笔,将答案书写在答题卡规定的位置上。所有题目必须在答题卡上作答,在试题卷上答题无效。
3.考试结束后,只将答题卡交回。
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,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man want to do with his money
A. Take a holiday. B. Take a course. C. Buy a car.
2. Where does the conversation most probably take place
A. In a meeting room. B. On a plane. C. At the man’s house.
3. What are the speakers planning to do
A. Buy a bookshelf. B. Decorate their daughter’s room. C. Change the dining table.
4. What’s the relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Teacher and student. C. Bus driver and passenger.
5. How does Eric usually get to work
A. By bus. B. By train. C. By car.
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,并标在试卷的相应位置。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至7题。
6. What is the man trying to do
A. Rent a house. B. Join a soccer club. C. Move back to town.
7. What do we know about Josh
A. He used to go to the soccer club.
B. He is going to Mary’s birthday party.
C. He could help Sam with his problem.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8.Why does the woman think Kevin is ill
A. He has a headache. B. He sounds different. C. He is late for school.
9.What does the woman suggest Kevin do
A. Have a day off school. B. Have some medicine.
C. Have a lemon drink.
10.What is wrong with the woman
A. She looks pale. B. She cannot sleep well. C. She gets a runny nose.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11.What did Paul work as when he left school
A.A waiter. B.A shop assistant. C.A zookeeper.
12.How did Paul’s relative help him
A. She offered him a job.
B. She gave him some advice.
C. She introduced him to her boss.
13.What did Paul say about the job at the animal rescue centre
A. It required a few qualifications. B. It was perfect for him.
C. It was well-paid.
听第9段材料,回答第14至16题。
14.How does the man know the woman
A. They are former workmates.
B. She once offered help to him.
C. Someone recommended her to him.
15.Where will the IntEx organise a tour next spring
A. In Australia. B. In America. C. In Asia.
16.What will the man do next
A. Send the woman an email.
B. Make out an outline of the tour.
C. Give the woman his email address.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17.What will happen on Wednesday
A. There will be “blood rain”. B. There will be shooting stars.
C. There will be bright sunshine.
18.What level of thunderstorm warning has been reported
A. Red. B. Yellow. C. Orange.
19.What will the temperature reach in the southwest of the country on Thursday
A.24℃. B.22℃. C.20℃.
20.What will the weather be like on Friday night
A. Cloudy. B. Rainy. C. Clear.
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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
What is a GPA
A GPA, or Grade Point Average, typically ranging from one to four, is a number reflecting your course performance on average. It’s used by universities to determine whether students meet academic standards and by students to enhance job prospects or secure admission into post-graduate programmes.
How to calculate a GPA
● Determine the letter grade and the number of credit hours for each course you take in a term;
● Translate the letter grade to grade points using your school’s grading system;
● Multiply the grade points by the credit hours for that course;
● Add up all the credit hours for the courses;
● Divide the sum of total points by the total credit hours and you get the GPA.
What are the consequences of failing college courses
● Every failing grade (F) significantly impacts your GPA for that academic year, limiting clubs, organisations and programme choices, as competitive programmes require top GPAs.
● Most financial aid programmes require a specific GPA. A sharp drop in GPA due to several course failures may lead to removal from financial aid programmes, unless you retake the courses and pass.
21. What is Jane Smith’s GPA this term
A. 3.3. B. 3.0. C. 2.8. D. 1.0.
22. What would be a result if you get one F in college
A. School removal. B. Loss of financial aid.
C. Choice limitation. D. Disqualification from sports.
23. Where is this text probably taken from
A. A student handbook. B. A job fair poster.
C. An application form. D. A school schedule.
B
Accompanied by her father, using a combination of aid and free climbing and taking advantage of some special equipment and ropes for protection, 10-year-old Selah made it to the top of El Capitan on June 12 after five days of big wall climbing.
Climbing the challenging and adventurous Nose route of El Capitan was a labour of love for Selah in more than one way. Her parents, Mike and Joy Schneiter, fell in love on this 3,000-plus-foot huge rock and she has always wanted to feel the way that her parents felt when they were up there together. Selah showed great interest in rock climbing at an early age. She wore her first rock-climbing equipment shortly after she learned to walk. She first dreamed of climbing El Capitan when she was 6 or 7.
El Capitan is a famous mountain-sized rock in Yosemite National Park. Getting to its top is no easy task. It’s taller, as reported, than the tallest building in the world – Dubai’s Buri Khalifa. El Capitan and its difficult Nose route, which runs more than 3,000 feet high up the centre of the rock’s face, is considered one of the world’s hardest big wall climbs and has attracted the best climbers over time. But never before had a youngster accomplished it.
Selah’s achievement caught national attention. Outside Magazine called her the youngest documented person to climb the Nose. Ken Yager, president of the Yosemite Climbing Association, said he also couldn’t think of anyone younger who has done it.
Selah didn’t talk much about her El Capitan accomplishment. “I’m not necessarily a special kid or anything like that, she said. “There were a few times when I would be so worn that it would kind of discourage me from holding on. But overall, it was just great to keep plugging away.”
Selah shared this advice for other young climbers dreaming of big walls, “It doesn’t take necessarily a super special person to do something like that. You just have to put your mind to it.”
24. What do we learn about Selah climbing El Capitan
A. She began her climbing on June 5. B. She got inspired by her family history.
C. She managed without any external help. D. She was the first female to reach the top.
25. What is the purpose of paragraph 3
A. To arouse readers’ interest in El Capitan.
B. To stress the challenge of climbing El Capitan.
C. To provide basic information about El Capitan.
D. To state the reasons for El Capitan’s popularity.
26. Which of the following words best describe Selah
A. Realistic and fortunate. B. Flexible and selfless.
C. Humble and determined. D. Efficient and inspiring.
27. What may be Selah’s advice for other young climbers
A. Be committed to your ambition. B. Dream big and aim high.
C. Chance favours the prepared mind. D. Nothing is impossible for a genius.
C
Ariel Procaccia has thought a lot about how to cut a cake over the last 15 years. As the father of three children, he knows how hard it is to divide a birthday cake to everyone’s satisfaction. But it’s also because Procaccia’s work focuses on exploring the mathematical rules for dividing stuff up fairly. One way to do that is to think abstractly about dessert.
For decades, researchers have been asking the seemingly simple question of how to cut a cake fairly. The answer reaches far beyond birthday parties. A mathematical problem at its heart, cake cutting connects strict reasoning to real-world issues of fairness, and so attracts not only mathematicians, but also social scientists, economists and more. “It’s a very elegant model in which you can distil what fairness really is, and reason about it,” Procaccia says.
The simplest approach is called the “divider-chooser” method, where one person cuts the cake into two equal pieces in his view, and the other person picks first. Each receives a piece that they feel is as valuable as the other’s. But when personal preferences are taken into account, even the simplest rule becomes complex. Suppose Alice and Bob are to divide a cake, and Alice knows Bob prefers chocolate, she may knowingly divide the cake unequally so the smaller piece contains more chocolate. Then Bob will choose according to his preference, and Alice will get the larger piece. Both of them are satisfied with what they get, but the meaning of fairness changes in this situation.
The cake is a symbol for any divisible good. When cake-cutting principles are employed to settle disagreements, they are potentially helping the world find solutions. Procaccia has used fair division algorithms (算法) to model food distribution. Social scientist Haris Aziz is exploring situations ranging from how to divide up daily tasks to how to best schedule doctors’ shifts in hospitals.
Even after decades of investigation, cake cutting isn’t like a simple jigsaw puzzle with a well-defined solution. Instead, over time, it has evolved into a kind of mathematical sandbox, a constructive playground that brings together abstract proofs and easy applications. The more researchers explore it, the more there is to explore.
28. What does the underlined word “distil” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Get the essence of. B. Find the opposite of.
C. Keep the focus on. D. Reduce the impact on.
29. Which of the following statement is correct
A. Cake cutting can better satisfy personal needs.
B. Individual preferences can complicate fairness.
C. Cake cutting sometimes prevent unequal division.
D. The concept of cake cutting is changing constantly.
30. What is paragraph 4 mainly about concerning cake cutting
A. The problems it produces. B. The details of its process.
C. The application of its rules. D. The harmony it symbolises.
31. What is the best title for the text
A. Who May Benefit Most From Cake Cutting
B. Why Is Cake Cutting Worth Our Exploration
C. How Has Fairness Kept Evolving Over Time
D. How Can Fairness Be Achieved In Cake Cutting
D
The psychological term, valence weighting bias (效价加权偏差), describes people’s tendency to adapt in new circumstances by drawing more strongly from either their positive or negative attitudes, or rather, whether negative or positive internal “signals” carry the most weight in guiding people’s final behaviour.
Studies led by Russell Fazio and Javier Granados from Ohio State University found links between a negative-leaning attitude and procrastination and that it’s possible to shift the weighting bias and reverse the tendency to delay a task.
In the study, 147 college students participated in a programme allowing them to accumulate course credits for engaging in a research programme. Those who thought it was an awful thing to do procrastinated starting. The study also explored whether students’ measures of self-control influenced task-related behaviours: How students characterised their level of motivation about the research programme, and if that affected whether students got an early start. Results showed the combination of negative weighting bias and self-reported low motivation for self-control was linked to students putting off research programme participation by getting started later in the semester.
Then the students in the programme who were self-reported procrastinators and who scored high for negative weighting bias were asked to join in another study. Researchers then inspired one group in a way that led participants to weigh positive and negative signals in a more balanced way. This shift caused the students to accumulate credit hours more quickly than the group whose negative weighting bias and low self-control reliably predicted their delay. “If somebody is more motivated and able to think more about it, that might bring other considerations that weaken the influence of the valence weighting bias,” researchers said.
Negative weighting bias can have a positive effect on behaviour, though. These researchers have also found evidence that a negative weighting bias may help people be more realistic when they’re asking themselves, “Have I studied enough for this test ” “It’s better to be more objectively balanced than to be at either extreme,” Fazio said. “But the situation where a particular valence weighting bias is likely to be problematic is going to vary.”
32. What can we know about valence weighting bias
A. It is used in modern technology. B. It influences people’s mental health.
C. It directs what people do variously. D. It leads to delays in carrying out tasks.
33. Which group of students would start participating earlier in the first study
A. Students who were reported to lack motivation.
B. Students who drew more strongly from positivity.
C. Students who were aware of valence weighting bias.
D. Students who wanted to improve their self-discipline.
34. What does the experiment in paragraph 4 indicate
A. Higher scores lead to higher motivation.
B. Negative weighting bias can be changed.
C. Participants need encouragement from researchers.
D. Conducting experiment properly and reliably is crucial.
35. What is the main idea of the passage
A. Valence weighting bias can be problematic in particular situations.
B. Procrastination is primarily caused by people’s negative weighting bias.
C. Negative weighting bias should be minimised to overcome procrastination.
D. Valence weighting bias shapes behaviour through positive or negative attitudes.
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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
As a high school student, you’re likely used to learning through reading textbooks. 36 This lies at the heart of “experiential appreciation”, a philosophy that encourages you to engage directly with the world around you. It’s about learning from real-life experiences, and discovering a more profound and engaging way to learn.
To practice experiential appreciation, you can start by getting involved in hands-on activities related to your subjects. They will provide a firsthand understanding of the concepts you’re studying, making learning active and meaningful. So, try joining a sports team, picking up a paintbrush, or taking part in a local charity event. 37
As you dive deeper, immerse yourself fully in the surroundings and activities. When you’re in nature, don’t just look around. 38 Touching the leaves, feeling the wind and listening to the birds can enrich your learning and make each moment more memorable.
39 After trying something new, ask yourself what you learned and how it made you feel.
Write in a journal or discuss it with friends. This self-discovery turns experiences into life lessons and offers a deeper understanding of the world.
Experiential appreciation transforms learning from a task to be completed into a journey to be treasured. 40 So, explore the world around you, let every experience shape you, and discover the endless possibilities that await. This is the core of true learning, where every moment is a step towards a richer, more enlightened life.
A. These activities bring learning to life.
B. It extends learning far beyond textbooks.
C. Take your experiences further by reflecting on them.
D. Mind the impact of your actions on the environment.
E. Instead, activate your senses for a stronger tie with it.
F. Textbooks offer a systematic introduction to essential concepts and principles.
G. Now consider expanding your learning from just reading to actively participating.
第三部分 英语知识运用(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、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
At the age of 12, I withdrew into my bedroom with my guitar. I had neither musical talent – many 41 music lessons had proved that – nor musical training. My fingers ached as I tried to press down on the strings without making them buzz. 42 , I worked my way through 2-, 3- and even 5-chord songs and discovered the 43 thrills of these musical notes. No one 44 a me to do this. I did this myself and of my own free will for a week, and the sense of happiness – true happiness 45 in absorption in something – 46 me. Fifty years later, that week’s self-directed practice became a model and 47 for almost every meaningful thing I have done since. It makes me understand the 48 between achievement and accomplishment.
The world favours achievement while 49 accomplishment. The former is the completion of the task imposed (强加) from the outside – the 50 being a path to the next task. The latter is the end point of an activity we have chosen, whose bonus is the sudden 51 of happiness.
The seeking of accomplishment always 52 people. I learned so long ago in that 53 week that simply lifting one finger from the guitar’s C chord, you should get the most moving 54 in tune. I didn’t know then it was a major 7th chord, a favourite of some masters. I just 55 accomplishment.
That’s real human “achievement”.
41. A. added B. fixed C. expected D. failed
42. A. Besides B. However C. Instead D. Therefore
43. A. fruitless B. senseless C. visible D. incredible
44. A. required B. allowed C. wished D. invited
45. A. masked B. set C. rooted D. stuck
46. A. waited for B. passed by C. stayed with D. departed from
47. A. exchange B. foundation C. reason D. priority
48. A. relationship B. difference C. balance D. similarity
49. A. ignoring B. avoiding C. assessing D. defending
50. A. origin B. process C. decision D. reward
51. A. lack B. need C. rush D. dream
52. A. amazes B. concerns C. relaxes D. disheartens
53. A. adventurous B. dangerous C. memorable D. horrible
54. A. impression B. performance C. scene D. harmony
55. A. pursued B. accepted C. interpreted D. analysed
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。
Scientists at the international science-driven charity Zoological Society of London (ZSL) have used historical records from China stretching back over 400 years to track changes in the distribution of gibbons (长臂猿), which today are some of China’s most 56. __________ (threaten) species. This is one of the first instances 57. __________ use ancient historical records to reconstruct the course of extinctions across several centuries.
58. __________ (use) local government records dating from as early as 1600 AD, the researchers made 59. __________ possible to infer the former presence of gibbons in different regions. They noticed that only a few hundred years ago, gibbons were found across almost half of China. 60. __________, gibbon populations collapsed during the 20th century, and today they survive in only a few remote forests. One of China’s gibbon species, the Hainan gibbon, is now probably the 61. __________ (rare) mammal species in the world, with 62. __________ total population of only 26–28 individuals. By the late 20th century, most of the Hainan gibbon’s original habitat 63. __________ (destroy) permanently due to deforestation and human activities.
Dr. Samuel Turvey, senior research fellow at ZSL, said, “China has a fantastically rich historical record, including a wealth of environmental data that has rarely been used for 64.__________ (conserve) management. Because of the global environmental crisis we face, we have to explore new ways to better understand the kinds of factors that put species 65.__________ danger of extinction.”
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假设你是李华,你的朋友 Jeff 沉迷于短视频而不能自拔,写信向你寻求帮助,请你给他回一封信。内容包括:
1.表示理解和安慰;
2.提出具体建议。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.可适当加入细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Jeff,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Jessica and I wanted a dog more than anything else on Earth. At night, after Mom and Dad had gone to bed, Jessica and I would sneak out our bedroom windows and we’d sit together on the roof and talk about dogs. Sometimes, we had an argument about what our ideal dog would be. But it didn’t really matter – any dog or puppy would do.
One summer night, as we sat together on the roof, Jessica saw something. “What’s that ” She pointed down toward a dark shadow on our driveway. The moon was up, and everything looked either black or milky. All I saw was darkness. Then the shadow moved. For one astonished second, Jessica and I just stared at each other. Then we scrambled down onto the porch. There in our yard stood a dog. A big, black dog with long hair. Jessica made a little kissing noise and held out her hand. And the dog came to us slowly, taking a few steps forward, then a step back, not sure whether to trust us, I guess.
“She’s a female,” said Jessica.
“Oh,” I said, pulling back and looking. The dog was so skinny, and her coat was full of dirt. She must be a homeless dog.
“What can we give her ” I asked. Then I had a thought. “Bread! I’ll get her a big loaf of bread.” So, Jessica waited with the dog, and I sneaked into the kitchen to fetch the bread.
The dog got the bread and ran into the shadows and disappeared. We smiled at each other in the moonlight, our insides full of excitement. “We’re going to have a dog!” I whispered.
On the following nights, the dog, who we named “Shadow”, would come and Jessica and I would prepare food for her. But we never saw her eating anything, and each time she got the food she would run away into the darkness quickly.
“Why didn’t she eat ” I was curious. “And she is still so skinny.”
“We can look into the case,” Jessica said. So, we decided to find out the truth.
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。
One night, we followed Shadow secretly at a distance.
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Finally, we had a dog in our home and it was one of the puppies. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
成都2024-2025学年度高二 (上) 12月阶段性考试
英语参考答案及评分标准
第一部分 听力 (满分30分)
1~5CBABC 6~10ACBAC 11~15BCBCC 16~20AABAC
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(满分37.5分)
21~23 BCA 24~27 BBCA 28~31ABCD 32~35 CBBD
第二节 (满分12.5分)
36~40GAECB
第三部分 英语知识运用 (共两节,满分30分)
第一节 (满分15分)
41~45 DBDAC 46~50CBBAD 51~55 CACDA
第二节(满分15分)
56. threatened 57. that 58. Using 59. it
60. However/ Nonetheless/ Nevertheless 61. rarest 62. a
63. had been destroyed 64. conservation65. in
第四部分 写作(满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
四、参考范文
One possible version:
Dear Jeff,
I totally understand how easy it is to get caught up in short videos as they’re designed to be addictive. Don’t worry! Many people face similar struggles. It’s great that you’ve recognised the issue and want to address it, and I’m writing to offer my support and some suggestions.
This habit can be particularly challenging to manage, but small adjustments might help. For instance, keeping your phone in a different room during your study sessions can reduce distractions. In addition, participating in extracurricular activities like school clubs or sports may provide a more balanced routine and less reliance on social media for entertainment.
I’m always here to help. Let me know how things go, and please feel free to reach out anytime.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
续写第一段:
必须覆盖的要点:和父母商量(养狗/帮助狗)并达成一致等。
可能覆盖的要点:描述孩子们将 Shadow和小狗的情况告诉父母时的心情,例如紧张或急切;父母对这个提议的初步反应(如犹豫、担忧、支持等);家庭会议的讨论结果:一家人达成一致,决定要帮助 Shadow 和小狗们等。
在第一段或第二段中解释为何只能养一只狗(出于家庭情况或现实考虑等)。
续写第二段:
必须覆盖到的要点:所收养的小狗到家后的生活;帮助 Shadow和小狗们等。
可能覆盖的要点:与庇护所合作,帮助 Shadow和其他小狗安置到温暖的环境;为小狗们搭建狗窝、提供食物和必要物资;通过社交宣传或线下活动帮助小狗们寻找领养家庭,让它们过上幸福生活等。
主题:人与自然
One possible version:
One night, we followed Shadow secretly at a distance. After a long walk through the darkness, we ended up in a deserted yard. Hidden in the shadows, we watched as Shadow tenderly kissed four puppies and fed them the food we had given her. “They’re her kids!” Jessica whispered. Seeing the skinny mother and her malnourished puppies, our hearts ached with both warmth and pity. But we knew this was not a long-term solution, so we shared what we had seen with our parents and decided to step in and help after a family discussion.
Finally, we had a dog in our home and it was one of the puppies. We named her Clare and she blossomed into a happy, lively part of our family. Shadow and her other puppies were taken to an animal shelter since we couldn’t house them all. Still, we visited them weekly with Clare, bringing food and toys. Shadow thrived, her glossy fur shining, and each puppy found a home where they were cherished. Jessica and I fulfilled our dream of having a dog, but more importantly, we learned a deeper lesson: love isn’t about possession-it’s about kindness, care and responsibility.
附:听力原文
Text 1
W: Look at this picture. I must visit this island. It’s so beautiful. I’m going to take a holiday there.
M: I was saving for a holiday, but now I have decided to get myself a car instead.
W: I prefer experiences that teach me something.
Text 2
M: Jane
W: Mike! I don’t believe it! Are you getting the flight to Lisbon, too
M: Yea, I’ve got a meeting there. What about you
W: I live there now. I still can’t believe we’re taking the same flight.
Text 3
M: We do need another bookshelf for our daughter in this room. She loves reading books. But the problem is that we need more space for it.
W: How about moving the old dining table to the kitchen
M: That’s a good idea.
Text 4
W: Michael, can I talk to you for a minute I want to discuss your project with you.
M: Sorry, Miss Walters, I’ll have to go now, or I’ll miss the school bus home.
W: OK. We’ll discuss it when you come back to school on Monday.
Text 5
W: Oh, it’s a surprise to see you catching a bus to work, Eric. Where’s your car
M: It’s under repair, so I had to decide between this and the train.
W: The bus is slower, but it’s a lot cheaper than the train.
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M: Mary, the owner of the house where I’m living wants my room for her daughter who’s moving back to town, so I need somewhere else, and it’s kind of urgent.
W: Oh, that’s bad news. This will be the third time you’ve had to move. If it’s any help, I heard that Josh is looking for a roommate. You know Josh, don’t you
M: Yes, we met at your birthday party, and we play in the same soccer team. Perhaps I should try to have a word with him.
W: That could be a possibility, Sam. It’s certainly worth a try.
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W: Hi Kevin, are you feeling OK
M: No, not so good at the moment. Many people at school have had a cold and I’m getting it.
W: I can tell. You sound a little different.
M: I felt OK yesterday. I had a good sleep and no headache, but now I feel terrible.
W: You should go home and rest for today.
M: I think you’re right. I won’t be able to study while I feel like this.
W: Have you taken anything for it
M: I haven’t had any medicine, but my mom made me a hot lemon drink. She said I looked very pale.
W: I hope I don’t catch it. I’ve had a runny nose myself recently.
M: You’d better keep your distance from me.
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W: So, Paul, what did you do when you left school
M: Well, I wanted to work with animals, but I had no qualifications. I was interviewed for a job as a waiter, but I didn’t succeed. Fortunately, I had a friend who worked in a clothes shop, and I began to sell clothes.
W: How did you get the job at the animal rescue centre then
M: One day I met a relative I hadn’t seen for a while. She worked there. She offered to ask her boss if I could work for them.
W: And what happened
M: Well, when I met her boss, I made it clear it was the dream job for me even though I had no experience. Anyway, I was offered a part-time job. The money was less than I’d earned in the shop but that didn’t worry me.
W: So, what was the job like
M: It changed my life. I even enjoyed getting up early in the mornings. And it got me interested in studying again. Two or three years after I got the job, I thought about going out to Africa and getting experience working with more dangerous animals.
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M: Hello, I’m Bob Miller from IntEx Melbourne. You don’t know me, but I was given your name by Joo Shin Lee, from Eastern Tours.
W: Oh, yes. I know her. We worked in the same company before.
M: She said you might be able to help us. Have you heard of IntEx
W: No. I haven’t.
M: Well, we organise cultural and educational programs throughout the world, and at the moment we’re planning a tour of various Asian countries by a group of American musicians. it’s called “Latin Goes East”. We’re looking for organizers in certain areas to help us with the project. Would you be interested in helping us in Beijing
W: Yes, I think so. It depends on a few things obviously... When are you planning the tour for I have quite a few tours of my own coming up.
M: Next spring, probably around May. Do you think you’ll be free then
W: I’ll check, but I think so. Do you have any information you can send me about what’s included
M: Yes, of course. I’ll send you the project outline, what we want the organisers to do and so on. Could you give me your email address
W: OK.
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Hello and welcome. It’s Sunday, May 22 . Well, as we come to the end of the weekend, I hope you’ve been enjoying this lovely spring weather. Happily, it should remain bright and sunny for three days. However, from Wednesday we can expect to see a return of the “blood rain” we saw last month. This is caused by clouds of dust that have travelled up from the North African desert. It turns the sky orange and makes the rain become red. It also leaves dust everywhere, so those car owners won’t be happy right now! A yellow thunderstorm warning has also been reported, which could cause travel problems. However, there will be some rainbows after the rain! Thursday will be windy and warm. Temperatures will reach a high of 24℃ in the southwest of the country and up to 20℃ in the east. However, one benefit of these high winds is that they should blow the clouds away. And the sky will be clear on Friday night. This is good news for those who hope to see shooting stars!