2022级高三下期5月月考
英语试题
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)
1. Where are the speakers
A. At home. B. At a pet store. C. At a restaurant.
2. What is Mrs. Rich doing
A. Ordering food. B. Cooking a meal. C. Doing the shopping.
3. Where did the woman learn about the club
A. From the Internet. B. From her workmate. C. From a sign on the street.
4. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A motor show. B. A car accident. C. The traffic rules.
5. What will the man do next
A. Go to another hotel.
B. Send a message.
C. Confirm his booking.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Waitress and customer.
B. Boss and secretary.
C. Hotel clerk and guest.
7. When does Mr. White want to have lunch
A. At 11:30 am. B. At 12:00 noon. C. At 12:15 pm.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. How does the man probably feel about Linda's suggestion at first
A. Excited. B. Confused. C. Embarrassed.
9. What does Linda say about the upgrading fee at the airport
A. It's free of charge sometimes.
B. VIPs can get a special discount.
C. It's more expensive than that online.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. What do we know about Emma
A. She is keen on geography.
B. She dislikes studying biology.
C. She didn't put much effort in geology.
11. What is the subject of Emma’s essay
A. Environmental pollution.
B. Plant conservation.
C. Wildlife protection.
12. What is lacking in Emma’s essay
A. Specific measures. B. Interesting stories. C. Reliable statistics.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13. What is the woman doing
A. Comparing notes. B. Making an interview. C. Seeking cooperation.
14. What did greytHR target
A. Indian domestic firms.
B. International markets.
C. Indian governments.
15. What is the multi-channel model used for
A. Getting financial support.
B. Acquiring new customers.
C. Improving service quality.
16. What is Mr. Rowjee's suggestion for young entrepreneurs
A. Never stop learning.
B. Face failures positively.
C. Stay competitive.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. What can be seen on the image
A. A lonely old polar bear.
B. A struggling polar bear.
C. A sleeping young polar bear.
18. Which best describes the process of taking the image
A. Challenging. B. Eventful. C. Disappointing.
19. What can the director's words illustrate
A. The beauty in nature.
B. The impact of the image.
C. The affection for photography.
20. What does Nima Sarikhani call on people to do
A. Care about the safety of seafood.
B. Create new homes for polar bears.
C. Take action to prevent global warming.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Imagine Cup 2025 Season
Dream it. Build it. Live it.
Unlock your startup's potential with the Imagine Cup—a premier global technology startup competition that enables students to turn innovative ideas into market-ready startups with Microsoft Cloud. Up to four eligible(有资格的) students may submit a single entry as a team.
ELIGIBILITY
· You are at least 18 years of age before October 1, 2025;
· You are current students of high-school or college/ university;
· You are not an immediate family member of a Microsoft employee;
· If you have previously competed in an Imagine Cup event as a Semifinalist or Regional Finalist, you are eligible to compete only with an entry that is substantially new, unique, and different from anything you've brought to the Imagine Cup before.
COMPETITION SCHEDULE
Round1 Idea Submission Round(“Idea”) Oct.1,2025— Oct.20,2025
Round2 Minimum Viable Product Submission Round (“MVP”) Nov.1,2025—Jan.22,2026
Round3 Semifinals Round (“Semifinals”) Feb.2,2026— Mar.5,2026
Round4 World Championship Round (“World Championship”) Apr.2026— May 2026
· Teams to advance to the next round will be published within 7 days after each round ends.
· World Championship may take place virtually or in person, with the top three teams presenting live to a group of judges who are experts in their respective field.
PRIZES
The title-winning team of World Champion will be awarded 100,000 USD and runner-up team will receive 35,000 USD, to be evenly distributed to each member, paid out via electronic transfer. All prizes are stated in U. S. dollars, but we can also award a cash prize in the official currency of the winner's country of residence based on the exchange rate on the date of payment.
21. Who can take part in Imagine Cup 2025
A. A Microsoft employee's son.
B. A high-school student born in 2010.
C. A college dropout running his own startup.
D. A former semifinalist with a brand-new submission.
22. When will the winners of “Idea” be announced
A. By Oct.20,2025. B. By Nov.8,2025.
C. By Oct.27,2025. D. By Nov.1,2025.
23. What can we know about World Championship Round
A. Prizes can only be paid in US dollars.
B. All the teams can present their entries online.
C. The champion will be awarded 35,000 USD.
D. Prizes will be equally divided among members.
B
“I know I can't change a person or the choices they make. However, having the capacity to make a difference in the life of not one, but many, is something I desire to,” says 19-year-oldAmatulah Vahanwalla.
Evidently, she walks the talk. It all began in November 2015, when Amatulah and Niharika Jaju, Class XI students, were discussing their community service project. Niharika told Amatulah about her first hair donation experience at the age of nine and that she was eager to do it again. This set off a chain of brainstorming sessions, and they came up with a hair donation drive— Hair for Happiness (HH). The proceeds(收益) of the campaign go to the Little Prince Trust, a British non-profit that helps create wigs made from real hair for children suffering from hair loss due to illness. “Painstaking research goes into finding physical treatments for serious diseases. However, it makes me sad that people who are suffering are treated like numbers on a graph, nothing more and nothing less,” says Niharika.
Motivation for helping a child regain self-esteem helped them overcome obstacles. Initially, all the hair donation organizations only accepted longer strands (12 to 13 inches) of untreated hair. “But the Little Princess Trust (LPT) had a minimum requirement of seven inches of hair to make wigs and donate wigs,” says Amatulah. This opened up a bigger door for cooperation.
However, another struggle was to find enough donors. Through promotions in schools, departments, as well as salons like Cracle, and reaching out to volunteer hairstylists, they eventually made it. Since the initiative was consistent with their social responsibility goals, some companies provided funds by covering the cost for larger drives.
“I think the moment I finally realized the significance of our creation was when we crossed100 donations,” says Niharika. This, when they assumed it would take a “miracle to reach even 10donations”.
24. What inspired the creation of HH
A. Amatulah's desire to change the world.
B. Niharika's hair donation experience.
C. The low self-esteem of sick children.
D. The difficulties of treating rare diseases.
25. What upset Niharika according to paragraph 2
A. The lack of hair donors.
B. The ignorance of human-centered care.
C. The imbalance of medical resources.
D. The overemphasis on medical treatment.
26. What fostered the partnership between HH and LPT
A. LPT's less demanding conditions.
B. LPT's established reputation.
C. HH's pressing need for hair.
D. HH's constant innovation.
27. Why did some companies sponsor the project
A. To enhance corporate image.
B. To strengthen bonds between schools.
C. To spread awareness of charity.
D. To fulfill their mission of public welfare.
C
This new school year, I wanted my love for my students to be super adaptive, a little bit blind, and similar to the kind of love a mother gives to her children. I wanted a love that could put up with unappealing personalities and behaviors, which had the ability to lead to my “I wish he or she was not in my class” response, with humor, peace, and curiosity.
I decided to go toward the most difficult students with additional kindness, rather than backing away in frustration when my former attempts to change them failed. The changes in my education were faint yet definite. I had always taken students aside when they made poor decisions. But my new plan asked questions that were free of scolding or shame, and more gentle and sincere. Are you feeling all right Is something bothering you What happened last night These questions rarely led to any big “ah ha” moments, but I treated each repeated conversation with patience.
Although my love plan was designed to improve my students’ school experience, it completely improved mine as well. It worked magic on my relationships with students and energised me for the school day. My difficult students represented puzzles to solve and relationships to improve, not frightening trouble that would exhaust my joy. Letting go of the assumption that their behaviors must be purposive choices, I was able to avoid feelings of resentment(怨恨) when my students made mistakes. I felt more peaceful and less angry.
Loving my students also got easier as the year progressed. I wondered whether my approach would work in the long run. Now it turns out that love brings love.
28. What was the author's desire in the new term
A. To seek students' shining points.
B. To respect students’ suggestions.
C. To be more tolerant of students.
D. To show an interest in teaching.
29. What was the change in the author's education
A. She cared about students' sleep quality.
B. She took badly-behaved students aside.
C. She made efforts to lift students' spirits.
D. She offered students chances to explain.
30. What was the impact of the author's love plan
A. It enabled her to find self-worth.
B. It made her feel more composed.
C. It guided students to be honest.
D. It gave students more spare time.
31. What can we learn from the author's experience
A. One action can bring two gains.
B. There is some light in the dark.
C. All the worries are for nothing.
D. Facts speak louder than words.
D
People's tendency to follow trends, especially on social media —— even when they look silly or take risks doing so —— is definitely a common phenomenon. What does psychology say about trend following— and is there a way to break free from the desire to follow the newest craze
According to Psychologist Pamela B. Rutledge, following trends isn't a sign of character weakness or mental instability. Rather, it is an entirely natural behavior embedded in humanity's fundamental need to belong to a social group and establish connections with others.
Historically, following trends was crucial for our survival. Archaeologists have uncovered evidence that early humans worked together to transport stone tools over long distances about two million years ago in what is now Kenya —— cooperation that allowed them to survive in a severe environment. And though following a trend on social media isn't exactly as important as outrunning a saber-toothed tiger, human evolution has programmed our brains to be receptive to social signals.
Another contributing factor the social cognition(认知)— the processes that determine what we notice and how we respond to others— largely takes place in the parts of the brain that oversee sight, pattern recognition, decision-making, empathy, and similar functions. “Thanks to our humans’ complex cognitive systems, our brains are really good at identifying patterns and stimulating behavior that communicates our social status. As a result, you can use almost anything to signal your membership or affiliation with a social group. Giving off the right social signals lets others know which group you belong to or want to engage with — and those signals are monitored and interpreted by others. Referred to as identity signaling, these behaviors can range from putting a bumper sticker on a car to selecting a brand of clothing,” said Rutledge.
Almost everyone follows trends in social groups, without exception. However, tweens, teenagers, and young adults are especially likely to follow trends, including risky ones, due to their heightened desire for acceptance and belonging among peers. Therefore, it's of great significance to guide them during their journey towards maturity.
32. What does Rutledge think of following trends
A. Changeable. B. Reasonable. C. Odd. D. Risky.
33. Why did early humans prefer to follow trends
A. To remove mental weakness. B. To show their social status.
C. To live through difficulties. D. To expand their population.
34. What is the hidden meaning of identity signaling
A. Good taste in fashion. B. Blind pursuit of novelty.
C. A true reflection of personality. D. A keen thirst for belonging.
35. What will the follow-up paragraph most probably talk about
A. Tips on embracing trends sensibly. B. Insights into forthcoming trends.
C. Parental guidance in kids' future jobs. D. Psychology behind trend adoption.
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。
I have six different apple trees in my small forest garden. This means there are a lot of apples to harvest each year. 36 Over time, I developed strategies to handle it smoothly. Here's my advice for you.
Understand what apples you are growing. Apples ripen (成熟) at different times. 37 This will vary a little with conditions from year to year. However, having a rough idea of when you will be harvesting allows you to prepare.
38 Some pieces of equipment are crucial for the apple harvest. A kitchen juicer isn't enough; invest in a metal hand-turned macerator(浸渍机) and a wood-and-metal fruit press. These make processing easier. Also, have a suitable storage area ready, along with canning jars(罐子) and other necessities.
Consider investing in a fruit picker. It is a picker with an extendable pole that can reach apples even from the very top of the trees. 39
One final tip that I would like to share is very simple: Many hands make light work. If you have a lot of apples to harvest, consider inviting some family or friends and have an apple picking party— then share your harvest, of course. 40 It also supports the goals of sustainable living.
These tips may sound basic, but they ensure a smoother apple harvest and prevent waste of your beautiful, delicious apples. With the right preparations, apple harvesting becomes a manageable and enjoyable task each year.
A. Now with it, apple harvesting isn't boring. B. Prepare storage areas and required equipment. C. So the apple picking will become quicker and easier. D. It took me a while to recognize different apple varieties. E. Initially, the apple harvest was exciting but challenging. F. This cooperative approach makes the task more efficient. G. Therefore, it is helpful to know when your harvest should take place.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15 小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
It was a great matter of life and death for Juliane Koepcke.
She was taking a direct flight back home when the weather 41 . The plane suddenly became 42 and Juliane was turned from side to side. Unlikely, the plane was 43 by lightning and started falling apart in the air. Juliane Koepcke fell down, stuck to the seat, the rainforest of Peru 44 to the end of the distant sky at least two miles beneath her feet.
Fortunately, she survived the deadly 45 . She was badly injured but at least alive, the only surviving passenger of that plane. She 46 through the rainforest bit by bit with all her 47 . Luckily on her aimless way she 48 a stream and was 49 of death due to lack of water. She followed the stream and only 50 candy that she had on her.
As she travelled downstream, her situation was terrible. She was 51 attacked by starving insects. Besides, her broken arm was 52 . But she insisted. 9 days later she found a campsite, where the woodcutters 53 some basic medicine to her affected area. Hours later, they 54 her to an actual settlement. From there, she was transported by a plane to a nearby 55 .
She was grateful to the people who helped her out and the strong-willed herself.
41. A. improved B. warmed C. worsened D. stabilized
42. A. uneven B. unnecessary C. uncertain D. unusual
43. A. accompanied B. misled C. expanded D. struck
44. A. belonging B. stretching C. reducing D. adjusting
45. A. puzzle B. fall C. forest D. sickness
46. A. cut B. raced C. marched D. inched
47. A. curiosity B. stress C. preparation D. might
48. A. took up B. came upon C. dived into D. conflicted with
49. A. ignorant B. aware C. free D. mindful
50. A. counted B. figured C. consumed D. loaded
51. A. systematically B. roughly C. absolutely D. constantly
52. A. positioned B. tracked C. infected D. renewed
53. A. examined B. applied C. identified D. polished
54. A. delivered B. contributed C. donated D. exposed
55. A. hospital B. supermarket C. bank D. hotel
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。
The new king of the Chinese box office is an 56 (adorable) ugly, demonic(邪魔的)child fighting off monsters.
To date, “Ne Zha 2”, an animated film based loosely on Chinese mythology 57 (become) the highest-grossing movie ever in the world. Without the support of a Hollywood studio, it managed 58 (hit) a box-office record of more than $1 billion, achieving international 59 (recognize) of Chinese animations.
Chinese audiences were once a dependable source of ticket sales for Hollywood blockbusters. However, that is no longer 60 case. Last year, “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” was the only U. S. movie in the top 10 of China's box office.
61 (root) in traditional Chinese folklore, “Ne Zha 2” shows the unique charm of Chinese culture and proves that no one can narrate China's myths better than China 62 (it). Its success, regarded 63 Chinese state media and officials as a symbol of China's cultural influence, demonstrates that the Chinese are choosing domestic movies over 64 Hollywood makes. “The era when Chinese people looked up to Hollywood cartoons like ‘Kung Fu Panda’ 65 wondered at them at the same time is over.” said Hu Xijin, a former editor in chief of the Global Times.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分 40 分)
第一节(满分 15 分)
你校将举办一次以 Small Acts of Kindness 为主题的英语演讲比赛。请你写一篇演讲稿参加此项活动，内容包括：
1.践行小善举的意义；
2.具体建议；
3.发出倡议。
注意：
1.写作词数应为 80 左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Small Acts of Kindness Good morning, everyone! ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you.
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。
A funny thing happened to Derby when he was on the way to work. As he approached the First National Bank this morning, he saw a young man trying to start his car. The young man tried again and again but still failed to get the car moving.
“It looks like you've got a problem,” Derby said.
“I'm afraid so,” replied the young man, who looked very worried. “I'm in a big hurry, but I can't start my car!”
“Is there anything I can do to help ” Derby asked.
The young man looked at the two suitcases in the back seat and then said, “Thanks. If you're sure it wouldn't be too much trouble, you could help me get these suitcases to the taxi stop. I have called for a taxi and it is coming.”
“No trouble at all. I'd be glad to help,” Derby said.
The young man took the suitcases from the back seat and handed them to Derby. After Derby walked about 100 meters, the air was suddenly filled with gun shots and sharp sounds from police cars across the streets.
“Bank robbery(抢劫)!” one bystander shouted and the crowds on the street started running in all directions.
Still carrying the suitcases, Derby joined the crowds and started running, too. Distracted(分心) by the gun shots, Derby ran right into a young woman in front of him. She turned around and looked at the suitcases with a very strange expression on the face.
“Why is she looking at me like that ” Derby wondered. “The suitcases! She thinks I'm one of the thieves!”
His doubt was confirmed immediately when the woman started yelling, “The thief! The thief!”
Suddenly, the crowds turned toward Derby. Feeling threatened, Derby ran even faster. To make things worse, the young man also shouted, “Stop! Stop!”
“Why is he shouting Are these suitcases full of the stolen money ” Derby thought. “I would be killed by the crowds if I were caught now while the young man refused to tell the truth!”
注意：
1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Having considered all the possibilities, Derby decided to run to the police station. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ But after the policemen unlocked the suitcases, they appeared very confused. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2022级高三5月月考答案
听力
1-5 ACBBA 6-10 CCBAC 11-15 CABAB 16-20 ACABC
第二部分 阅读
21-23 DCD 24-27 BBAD 28-31 CDBA
32-35 BCDA 36-40 EGBCF
第三部分 完形填空
41-45 CADBB 46-50 DDBCC 51-55 DCBAA
语法填空
adorably 57. has become 58. to hit 59. recognition 60. the 61. Rooted
62. itself 63. by 64. what/whatever 65. and
作文
第一节
Good morning, everyone!
Today, I’d like to talk about small acts of kindness. Small acts of kindness are like tiny seeds with transformative power, which seem insignificant but can grow into something amazing. A simple smile, a helping hand or a kind word can not only brighten someone's day but also create a ripple effect of positivity.
I suggest we start with small steps: First, offer to carry groceries for an elderly neighbor before they ask, turning routine into warmth. Second, replace casual “hi” with “I admire your patience today”—such mindful phrases plant confidence. Third, pick up litter not just for cleanliness, but as a silent vow to care for our shared space. Let’s make kindness a habit. Together, we can create a warmer, more caring world. Let your small acts of kindness inspire others to do the same.
Thank you!
参考范文如下：
Having considered all the possibilities, Derby decided to run to the police station. Clutching the suitcases tightly, he made his way through the panicked crowd, ignoring the shouts behind him. His heart pounded as he spotted the blue lights of the police station ahead. "Help! I’m being mistaken for a robber!" he gasped, bursting through the door. A policeman quickly stopped him, but Derby hurriedly explained the strange encounter, insisting the suitcases held the key to clearing his name. The police, skeptical but alert, accompanied him and the suitcases to an inner room, preparing for the worst.
But after the policemen unlocked the suitcases, they appeared very confused. Inside were dozens of stuffed toys, each wearing tiny police badges. The young man, who had been chased down by bystanders, finally arrived, breathlessly. "I’m a toy designer," he explained urgently. "I was rushing to a charity event for kids in the hospital. The car broke down, and I didn’t want to be late!" The woman who had yelled "thief" embarrassedly admitted she’d seen the word "bank" on one suitcase (it was part of a toy bank design) and overreacted. Derby, relieved, laughed awkwardly. "Next time, I’ll think twice before helping with suitcases," he joked. The police apologized, and the crowd scattered, leaving Derby with a story to share at the office—one that proved even a chaotic misunderstanding could end with a touch of humor.
【听力原文】
第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
W: Do you know who made that awful mess in the kitchen
M: It’s me! I’m just cooking! I’ll clean it up as soon as I’m finished.
W: Well, it looks like a dog’s dinner in there!
2. M: Do you want any meat today, Mrs. Rich This lamb is very good.
W: I like lamb, but my husband doesn’t. I’m going to make dinner for the whole family tonight.
M: What about some chicken It is fresh.
W: Thank you, but I’m not good at cooking it. Give me that piece of steak, please. My family likes it very much.
3. M: Did you read our advertisement online
W: No. I even didn’t see your sign until just now. I work on Albert Street, not far away from your club. A lady at my workplace comes here and plays ping-pong during our lunch breaks. She’s looking for a partner, so I’m hoping to join her.
4.W: What’s going on Why is the car before us stopping
M: There must be something happened. Two cars are standing right in the middle of the road and the drivers are standing by the side. It’s a miracle that no one was badly injured.
W: It’s dangerous. Obeying traffic rules and signs is crucial for ensuring road safety.
5. M: Good evening. I’ve reserved a room here under the name David Brown.
W: Sorry, sir. Your reservation has been canceled as you didn’t arrive before 6:00 pm. We’ve sent you a message to inform you of that. All the rooms are full now.
M: Well, maybe I’ll try my luck at the hotel across the street.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面一段较长对话，回答6、7小题。
W: Room Service. What can I do for you
M: Hello, this is White from Room 204. I’d like to have lunch in my room.
W: OK, Mr. White. We offer three types of lunch, western food, Japanese food and Chinese food. Which one would you prefer
M: The last one will be fine.
W: May I know when you’d like us to deliver the meal
M: Well, I’ve got a video conference from 11:30 am to 12:00 noon, so I think it would be good to have lunch 15 minutes later after it is over.
W: I see. Your meal will be delivered on time.
M: Thank you.
听下面一段较长对话，回答8、9小题。
M: Linda, do you know how to save money when booking a business class ticket I always feel distressed when the price rises again and again.
W: You can purchase an economy ticket online first and then upgrade it at the airport.
M: Why bother
W: Sometimes, if the plane is not full, the gate agent can upgrade you to business class at no additional cost. But even if you have to pay, it’s still going to be much cheaper than buying online.
M: Really Will I get a discount with a VIP card of the airline
W: It’s always free of charge if you have a VIP card.
M: Great! When I board the plane, I will ask flight attendants to upgrade it immediately.
W: No, they don’t usually have that much power then. Just arrive earlier, so business seats are still available.
M: Thank you!
听下面一段较长对话，回答10-12小题。
M: Hi, Emma, why the long face
W: I received criticism for my geography essay.
M: Oh no! Was it because the subject didn’t interest the teacher
W: Well, I don’t normally like learning geography. Last term, we studied geology and it was very boring, and I admit that I didn’t work very hard! But this term we’ve been studying biology. It’s more interesting than I thought.
M: What was your essay about
W: The conservation of an animal. We weren’t assigned one. We could choose, so I chose iguanas.
M: Oh, yes! I remember seeing you in the library! You were reading about iguanas then! So what did you do wrong
W: I wrote a long essay, with lots of interesting information about iguanas, such as their food and their evolution, and I even wrote some stories about them. But I didn’t write about how we can help them! I didn’t realize that I had to write down my own thoughts. It’s so silly!
M: No worries. Maybe the teacher will allow you to write the essay again.
W: I hope so. I’ll ask her tomorrow.
听下面一段较长对话，回答13-16小题。
W: Good evening, everyone. I’m thrilled to speak with Mr. Girish Rowjee, the co-founder and CEO of Greytip Software. Thank you for joining us, Mr. Rowjee.
M: It’s a pleasure to be here.
W: First, could you share our audience what your success statement is
M: Maintaining a growth attitude, in my opinion, is crucial for success and personal progress. A growth attitude pushes us to take up challenges and continually improve ourselves.
W: Our audience are keen to know what inspired you to create Greytip Software.
M: We started greytHR with a primary focus on the small and medium enterprises. We found that most of the firms were wanting to sell their software to companies outside India. We saw the gap here and took up the opportunity to serve Indian firms.
W: Where do you see Greytip Software in the next 5 years
M: Our aim is to reach 100 thousand customers in the near future. In terms of increasing the pace of growth, we have adopted a multi-channel model to achieve this. We are working with a number of Reseller Partners in various cities, who are helping us connect with customers. We have also established tie-ups with banks.
W: Sounds encouraging. What is your advice to young entrepreneurs
M: In the IT Industry, things change very rapidly. The skills that we learn today will become out of date very soon. So we should learn continuously.
W: Great companies are great at sticking to their visions and doing everything great to stay ahead of the competition. I wish your company the capacity to stick with its vision and stay ahead of others.
M: Thank you for saying that.
听下面一段独白，回答17-20小题。
W: A heart-broken image captures a young polar bear sleeping on the melting pieces of a tiny iceberg. British part-time photographer Nima Sarikhani captured the scene in Svalbard, which sits deep inside the Arctic Circle, around 500 miles from the North Pole. The image was crowned the winner of this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award. After three days of desperately searching for polar bears through thick fog, Sarikhani finally spotted two polar bears — a younger male and an older male. Just before midnight, as the ship got close to the bears, the younger one climbed onto a small iceberg and carved out a bed with his paws before falling asleep. Sarikhani said this photograph has caused strong emotions in many of those who have seen it. An estimated 26,000 polar bears remain in the wild, and they are at the risk of dying out as rising temperatures melt away the sea ice these animals depend on. Director of the Natural History Museum said, “The heartbreaking image allows us to see the beauty and fragility of our planet. His thought-provoking image is a striking reminder of the essential bond between an animal and its habitat and serves as a visual representation of the harmful impacts of climate warming and habitat loss.” Sarikhani said he hoped his photograph could inspire hope. He added there is still time to fix the mess we have caused.
