2025 年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试第十四次适应性训练
高三英语
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 will the weather be like tomorrow
A. Sunny. B. Rainy. C. Windy.
2. How does the woman sound
A. Excited. B. Annoyed. C. Surprised.
3. What is the woman advised to do with the bread
A. Put it in the fridge. B. Take it out of the bag. C. Heat it in the oven.
4. What is the woman doing
A. Asking for help. B. Expressing her thanks. C. Giving some advice.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A dead animal. B. A plastic bag. C. A TV program.
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、7 题。
6. When can the man leave for London at the earliest
A. On Monday morning. B. On Tuesday evening. C. On Friday afternoon.
7. What will the man do next
A. Surf the Internet. B. Cancel his trip. C. Put off the meeting.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。
8. Where will the goodbye party be held
A. At the Australian restaurant.
B. At the French restaurant.
C. At the Italian restaurant.
9. Why is Yolanda unable to stay too late
A. She’ll catch an early flight.
B. She’ll have a meeting at 9:00.
C. She’s waiting for an important call.
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10. What is Jessica likely to do at last
A. Miss the party. B. Get to the party late. C. Attend the party on time.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 14 题。
11. Why is Trevor so nervous
A. He is afraid of flying.
B. He’ll interview a famous director.
C. He is going on business to Los Angeles.
12. Where does Trevor work
A. At a magazine. B. At a TV station. C. At a film studio.
13. Which movie of Quentin Tarantino does Bonnie like best
A. Kill Bill. B. Pulp Fiction. C. Jackie Brown.
14. What day is it today
A. Friday. B. Saturday. C. Sunday.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 15 至 17 题。
15. What is the woman
A. A writer. B. A director. C. A singer.
16. What does the woman say about the village
A. There aren’t many local people.
B. It is suitable to go fishing everywhere.
C. The villagers there are all enthusiastic.
17. What is Johnny Depp like according to the woman
A. He is unfriendly. B. He is smart. C. He is humorous.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。
18. Who is the speaker
A. A geographer. B. A travel agent. C. A TV host.
19. How many tours are offered to Greenland every year
A. 2. B. 4. C. 8.
20. What is the most attractive experience for tourists
A. Mountain climbing. B. Whale watching. C. Ice skiing.
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
MUSEUM OF CLASSICAL ARCHAEOLOGY EVENTS VOLUNTEER
Volunteers in this role will be added to the Events Volunteer Register. When a volunteering
opportunity arises, an email will be sent to the Register. Tasks may include preparing for,
advertising or helping out at events. Reply to the email if interested.
The Museum runs regular events for adults and children, engaging thousands annually.
Help is sought for various tasks to ensure events run smoothly.
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VOLUNTEER TASKS
Helping at adult or children’s events: serving drinks, storytelling and facilitating
hands-on activities; setting up for and tidying up after events
Photography: taking and uploading photos of events
Advertising: helping distribute promotional posters
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
Experience in museum education to enhance your CV (简历)
Chance to develop new skills
Join an enthusiastic team and work cooperatively
Opportunity to ask for a reference, but only after 40 hours’ voluntary work
SKILLS REQUIRED
Reliability
Friendly and polite towards visitors
Willingness to help out with different tasks
Events mainly occur on weekdays, not many on weekends. Applicants must be 18+. Events
Volunteers will be invited to have an informal phone chat and to attend a training session before
they are formally accepted as volunteers.
21. How can volunteers apply for the role
A. By sending a letter of thanks. B. By calling the museum.
C. By helping out at events in advance. D. By replying to the email.
22. What can each volunteer gain from this role
A. Improvement of CV writing. B. Experience of teamwork.
C. A reference letter. D. Friendship with visitors.
23. Which is an application requirement
A. Having previous work experience. B. Availability on weekends.
C. Being at least 18 years old. D. Passing a formal interview.
B
Josh Klein is a pioneer in finding creative solutions to one of the world’s most pressing
environmental problems: food waste. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization
(FAO), approximately one-third of the food produced worldwide is wasted every year, which
amounts to about 1.3 billion tons. Josh, however, isn’t just talking about the problem — he’s
actively working to solve it.
Josh Klein founded Spoiler Alert, a startup that helps businesses manage and reduce food
waste by connecting surplus food with charitable organizations and food banks. The platform
allows companies to sell or donate food that might otherwise go to waste, creating a win-win
situation for both businesses and communities in need.
Josh’s journey into the world of food waste innovation began while he was working in the
tech industry. He realized that just like many other industries, food production and distribution
could benefit from more efficient management. His company, Spoiler Alert, uses technology to
provide real-time data to businesses, helping them track food waste and make more informed
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decisions. By streamlining (增产节约) food distribution and connecting businesses with
organizations in need, Josh’s platform helps to redirect millions of pounds of food away from
landfills.
One of the most important aspects of Josh’s approach is the use of technology to solve a
real-world problem. Through data analytics and a user-friendly interface, Spoiler Alert has
transformed the way companies think about waste. Instead of seeing excess food as a loss,
businesses are now able to see it as a valuable resource that can benefit others.
Josh’s work not only reduces food waste but also helps provide food to those who need it
most. His platform has already been adopted by large companies in the food industry, and it
continues to grow as more businesses recognize the potential of reducing waste while giving
back to their communities.
Through his innovation, Josh Klein is showing the world how technology and
entrepreneurship (企业家精神) can make a meaningful impact on society. By tackling food
waste, he is helping to create a more sustainable future for everyone.
24. What is the main goal of Josh Klein’s startup Spoiler Alert
A. To support agricultural development in poor regions.
B. To optimize food production processes for companies.
C. To address food waste through nonprofit partnerships.
D. To minimize waste by commercializing excess food.
25. How does Spoiler Alert assist businesses in reducing food waste
A. By offering real-time data to track food waste.
B. By selling surplus food to consumers directly.
C. By offering large discounts on food production.
D. By providing a platform to advertise surplus food.
26. What change in business attitude does Josh Klein’s platform promote
A. Focusing only on reducing food production costs.
B. Treating excess food as a loss rather than a resource.
C. Reducing the amount of food produced to minimize waste.
D. Viewing surplus food as a valuable resource for donation.
27. Which of the following best describes Josh Klein
A. Creative and friendly. B. Passionate and generous.
C. Innovative and determined. D. Ambitious and warm-hearted.
C
Chocolates save us from many things, especially emotional distress. They comfort us in
times of trouble, calming down a racing heart by channelling happy calories inside us. We all
have faith in chocolates to delight us in an instant!
Recently, chocolate lovers were heartbroken as scientists claimed that they can become
extinct by 2050! But hey, we have some happy news for you. Scientists can still help save
chocolates from dying out! If you are not aware as to why scientists made the statement about
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the death of this wonderful thing, let us tell you the facts. Chocolate trees, whose seeds are used
to make chocolate, grow in the tropical plant world and require very specific weather conditions
to prosper.
Now, fifty percent of the world’s cocoa beans come from two countries in West Africa, C te
d’Ivoire and Ghana. Scientists believe that both of these countries will experience a 3.8℃
temperature increase by 2050 due to global warming, endangering the cacao farms in the
rainforests. These farms will then have to be shifted to cooler mountainous areas, which are the
natural habitat of wildlife. This will lead to some tough decisions: whether to grow chocolate or
save wildlife.
Unfortunately, the crisis of global warming has already had a serious negative impact on
cacao farms’ harvest, leading to the prices of chocolates skyrocketing.
Scientists, however, are trying to find a long-term and eco-friendly solution to this problem!
They are modifying the species with gene-editing technology, transforming the seedlings into a
species that survives even in drier and warmer climates.
According to a report by The Business Insider, in the University of California’s new
bio-sciences building, tiny green cacao seedlings are lined up in refrigerated greenhouses for a
new experiment using CRISPR technology. By controlling plant DNA, this technology is already
being used worldwide to make plants tougher and cheaper. In this experiment, scientists will
make precise changes to the seedlings’ DNA to help cocoa crops survive in warmer and drier
climates.
28. What was scientists’recent statement about chocolates
A. They could become a rare treat in the near future.
B. They could calm people down a bit in times of crisis.
C. They could prevent people from getting heartbroken.
D. They could become unavailable in less than 30 years.
29. What would happen if the cacao farms were shifted to cooler mountainous areas
A. The rainforests would shrink dramatically.
B. The quality of cocoa beans would suffer greatly.
C. The natural habitat of wildlife there would be influenced.
D. The cacao farmers would have a tough time adapting.
30. What do we learn about the cacao farms in the crisis of global warming
A. They try to seek help from gene-editing scientists.
B. They decide to move to cooler mountainous areas.
C. They have suffered a lot due to a decrease in produce.
D. They have benefited by raising prices of cocoa beans.
31. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. A CRISPR experiment to enhance cocoa crops’climate tolerance.
B. The history of CRISPR technology and its role in global agriculture.
C. The impact of climate change on traditional cocoa farming methods.
D. How refrigerated greenhouses are used to store cacao seedlings worldwide.
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D
A professor at the University of South Florida recently published a paper she knew barely
anyone would read. At least, not outside her field. The paper had to do with the impact of algae
(海藻) blooms and depletion (退化) of coral reefs on the region’s tourism industry.
The work of completing the paper was glum, says Heather O’Leary. It involved tracking
visitors’ reactions to the environment on social media. “Part of the data for months was just
reading posts: dead fish, dead fish, dead fish,” she recalled. “We were really thinking every day
about the Gulf of Mexico and the waters that surround us, about those risks, and the risks to our
coastal economy.”
O’Leary wanted people to pay attention to her paper and raise their environmental
awareness. But she couldn’t come up with any solutions. However, attending concerts at USF’s
School of Music inspired and gladdened her. She reached out to its director of bands, Matthew
McCutchen. “I’m studying climate change and what’s going down at the coral reefs,” he
remembered her saying. “And I’ve got all this data from my paper and I’d like to know if there’s
any way that we can turn it into music. So people can know about my paper.”
Indeed there position professor Paul Reller worked with students to map pitch,
rhythm and duration to the data. It came alive, O’Leary said, in ways it simply couldn’t be done
on a spreadsheet.
“My students were really excited to start thinking about how students from other majors,
such as the music students, heard patterns that they did not normally hear in some of the
repetitions,” she said. In this case, she said, the patterns revealed the economic impact of
pollution on coastal Florida communities.
With music, she added, “you can start to sense with different parts of your mind and your
body that there are patterns happening and that they’re important.” “The world is going to see
more and more of these ‘wicked problems’, the ones that take multiple people with different
types of training and background to solve.”
Now, a group of professors and students are working to bring together music and the
environment in related projects, such as an augmented (增强的) reality experience based on this
composition. The group wants to spread awareness about the algae blooms, data literacy (数据
认知) and environmental protection.
32. What does the underlined word “glum” mean
A. Repetitive. B. Emotional. C. Routine. D. Miserable.
33. What favor did Heather ask Matthew to offer
A. Turn her algae data into music. B. Find some music about coral reefs.
C. Teach her some musical terms. D. Compose songs regarding climate change.
34. What do patterns in Paul’s music reflect
A. The different types of training.
B. The repetition of pitch and rhythm.
C. The threat of pollution on the costal economy.
D. The complex challenges of wicked problems.
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35. What role did Heather think music plays
A. Providing solutions to the algae problem.
B. Exposing more wicked problems to the public.
C. Showing the economic growth in coastal cities.
D. Helping people experience the problems better.
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。
Theodore Roosevelt took a positive approach to life, which can be summarized as “do what
you can with what you have, where you are”. In other words, when you are seeking success, use
every available resource.
Theodore Roosevelt had no time for quitters or complainers. 36 Every task, every
goal, and every dream can be achieved. All you need to do is take your first step by using what
you have around you.
Do not make excuses for not doing something. Instead, give all the reasons for setting out
to complete the task. 37 Giving up is not one of those alternatives. The reason why neither
quitters nor complainers achieve success is that they continuously find excuses for not doing
something. When you are going for success, don’t give yourself excuses. Instead, challenge
yourself.
Making the best of what you are given is encouraging. Achieving success through working
to find different ways of doing a task or overcoming a problem will make you feel good. Your
self-belief and confidence will rise. 38
Theodore Roosevelt was a great advocate of self-discipline. He believed that if we could
not control our own lives, how could we lead others 39 For example, taking a morning
run is good for your health, but lazing in bed is an attractive alternative. Without self-discipline,
you’ll hesitate over running daily, but if you have it, you’ll be able to exercise regularly.
40 Once you know what you want to do, and how you intend to carry your plan out, you
will introduce discipline into your life. You will be able to focus on your way forward and know
that you have the self-discipline to carry on.
A. Being organized saves time and improves efficiency.
B. He would never accept that something was impossible.
C. There are always possible ways of approaching a project.
D. He believed the secret of success was constancy to the purpose.
E. Besides, you will feel able to deal with whatever else comes along.
F. Self-discipline will help you to organize your thoughts and then plan more effectively.
G. When you become self-disciplined, you remove indecision and begin to stick to your
plan.
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）
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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。
As the music played, we returned to our positions. Our teacher made the dance look so
41 as she demonstrated it—every step and gesture flowed naturally with the music and she
looked confident. Once she finished the 42 , she told us, “It’s your time to 43 !”
Over the course of four months, we practised for our final performance. Thinking of standing
onstage gave me instant 44 ——who would want to be stared at by a crowd
In the beginning, we felt 45 and determined even after hours of dancing. We’d
even grab drinks together after class and 46 our own performance, finding the good
and bad. However, after a couple of weeks, our 47 weren’t the same as before—what
were once elegant and dynamic now lacked liveliness. Some of the classmates 48 .
Thinking it over, I decided to still use the course as a 49 of improving——I’d never
danced and had much to learn. It was 50 for me to dance as well as the teacher, so my
51 seemed simple: practising and losing myself in the dance.
On the performance day, I 52 the way my teacher attracted me that first day.
Holding on to that flashback, I entered the stage. I couldn’t see the audience through the 53
lights, feeling less afraid. With the performance unfolding, I had no other 54 , absorbed
in the beat and dancing. I succeeded. And I knew at that moment, I’d 55 others, too.
41. A. familiar B. easy C. fresh D. special
42. A. lesson B. challenge C. trial D. presentation
43. A. shine B. comment C. compete D. ask
44. A. expectation B. fright C. imagination D. curiosity
45. A. respected B. understood C. energized D. valued
46. A. overstate B. compare C. ignore D. evaluate
47. A. potentials B. passions C. movements D. moods
48. A. quit B. hurt C. noticed D. improved
49. A. symbol B. chance C. honor D. interpretation
50. A. one-sided B. time-consuming C. unusual D. impractical
51. A. change B. goal C. excuse D. action
52. A. recalled B. copied C. appreciated D. adjusted
53. A. soft B. natural C. blinding D. varied
54. A. tasks B. partners C. choices D. thoughts
55. A. approved of B. called on C. appealed to D. stood for
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。
In the south of China’s Gansu Province, there lies the Maqu Wetland. As the Yellow River,
China’s second56( long) river, reaches Maqu, the water it carries accounts 57just 20% of its
total water volume. That number increases to 65% as it leaves Maqu.
The rich water nourishes (滋养) the vast grassland . This grassland 58 (locate) in the
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eastern end of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in China. With a total area of 3,750 square kilometers,
it is a wonderland for cattle and sheep. The Oula sheep is unique toMaqu. More 59 50% of
the grassland here is used 60 (grow) Chinese herbal medicines. By feeding on these herbs,
the sheep develop a stronger 61 (resist) to diseases. Beyond eating and drinking, running
becomes their 62 (day) fitness sport. But the Oula sheep are not alone. The Yaks (牦牛)
of Maqu also love running across the wetland grassland. China is the home of yaks. About 90%
of yaks in the world live on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and in the surrounding six 63
(province).
The Yellow River, 64 nourishes about 750,000 square kilometers of land, is called
the “Mother River” by the Chinese people. The Maqu Wetland contributes nearly half of the
water to the Yellow River. What it 65 (true) nourishes goes far beyond what we can see.
第四部分写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
假定你是李华，上周你校成功举办了一场主题为“了解最新人工智能”的活动。请你为
校英文报撰写一篇报道，内容包括：
1. 活动目的；
2. 活动内容；
3. 活动反响。
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。
Learn more about the latest AI
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。
Leo and his friends lived in the same street. They’d meet on the sidewalk daily and walk
towards the park, where they’d spend the afternoon playing basketball. During the winter, Leo
noticed that of all the houses on the block, there was one with an untidy, dirty yard that looked
unattended. One Sunday afternoon, the snow began to melt (融化), exposing all the buried
leaves, autumn branches, and other rubbish. Leo couldn’t help but stare at his neighbor’s yard a
little longer.
“You guys go ahead,” Leo told his friends while walking to the park. “This dirty yard
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needs to be taken care of,” he said. His friends laughed at him upon hearing this. “Are you
serious Are you going to give up playing basketball to clean a yard that isn’t even yours ” one
of them asked. “I’ll catch up with you all later,” Leo insisted. None of Leo’s friends offered to
stay, so when they left, Leo quickly got to work. He went back home and took the tools he
needed.
It took Leo the entire afternoon to clean the yard. He got the melting snow out of the
pathway and swept the ground. He also cut down the bushes and left them as neat as he could.
When he finished, Leo hesitated to ring the doorbell. He hadn’t seen his neighbor in months, an
old lady who had to sit in a wheelchair, with a caregiver visiting her every other day. However,
he didn’t want to disturb her.
The following morning, the old woman, Abigail, opened her door with happiness. She had
quietly watched Leo clean up the yard the day before and wanted to approach him, but she had
no food or something else to offer him because her caregiver had not arrived. Abigail had not left
her house in months; she only depended on her caregiver for her basic needs. After sitting in her
wheelchair by the door for a couple of minutes, her neighbors started to notice her.
注意：
1．续写词数应为 150 左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
They walked up to her to say hello.
The neighbors came to Leo’s house with gifts and Abigail.
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2025 年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试第十四次适应性训练
高三英语（参考答案）
第一部分 听力
1—5 ABCAB 6—10 CACAC 11—15 BABAB 16—20 ACBCB
第二部分 阅读
第一节
A 篇：21. D 22. B 23. C
B 篇：24. C 25. A 26. D27. C
C 篇：28. D 29. C30. C31. A
D 篇：32. D 33. A34. C 35. D
第二节
36. B 37. C 38. E 39. G 40. F
第三部分 语言运用
第一节
41. B 42．D 43．A 44．B 45．C 46．D 47．C 48．A 49．B 50．D
51. B 52．A 53．C 54．D 55．C
第二节
56. longest 57. for 58. is located 59. than 60. to grow
61. resistance 62. daily 63. provinces 64. which 65. truly
第四部分 写作
第一节
参考范文：
Learn more about the latest AI
Last week, our school successfully hosted an event aimed at informing students of the latest
advancements in AI and enhancing students’ understanding of AI technology and its implications
for future development.
The event featured a series of engaging activities. An expert from the AI industry delivered
an important speech, presenting the latest trends and innovations. Workshops allowed hands-on
experience with AI tools and platforms, while meetings discussed the challenges posed by AI.
Additionally, there was an exhibition showcasing various AI-powered devices and projects
undertaken by our students.
The response to the event was overwhelmingly positive. Students have since expressed
intentions to pursue courses or projects related to AI.
第二节
参考范文：
They walked up to her to say hello. “How nice to see you out, Abigail!” one of them smiled.
“I’m glad to get some fresh air for a change. I couldn’t leave the house for months because of the
snow. But yesterday, I saw a kind young man clean my yard,” she said. The neighbors looked at
each other with guilty faces. They realized that they had been so blind to Abigail’s problems that
no one thought to help her clean the yard. As for the “kind young man”, they knew immediately
it was Leo and agreed they should thank him together.
The neighbors came to Leo’s house with gifts and Abigail. Leo was surprised to see them
holding presents and asked, “What are these for ” “Dear, we’ve come to thank you for helping
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me clean the yard,” Abigail said, reaching out to touch Leo’s hand. Other neighbors chimed in,
“You helped Abigail when none of us did that. Thank you for setting a good example for us.”
The neighbors declared every Sunday afternoon “Neighbor Day”, a day when they would gather
to do favors. Since that day, their street has been clean and all the yards tidy.
听力材料
Text 1
W: Hi, Steve. Did you check the weather for this week
M: Hi, Molly. Yes, I did. It will be fine tomorrow. But it looks like there will be heavy rain and
strong wind this weekend.
Text 2
M: Smile for the camera! This is an exciting day. It’s your sixteenth birthday!
W: I don’t want to smile! I had a bad day at school, and getting my photo taken is the last thing I
need.
M: Oh, come on. I have a surprise for you later!
Text 3
M: This bread is a little hard. Is this old bread or something
W: No, I bought it fresh, but it was in the fridge for two days. I just took it out a few minutes ago.
You need to put it in the oven.
Text 4
W: Can you help me with this essay I’m trying to write my conclusion, but I’m not really sure
how to go about it.
M: Sure. You should give a summary of the main points of your essay, but also try to leave your
reader with an interesting thought or idea.
Text 5
M: Maria, look! What is that It looks like a dead animal. I’m afraid to go near it.
W: Oh, George, that’s just a plastic bag! Look, you can tell what it is when it blows in the wind.
M: I think I’ve been watching too much Discovery Channel.
Text 6
M: I’m calling about plane tickets to London. I understand you are offering a special discount
right now.
W: That’s correct. Right now, we are offering business class tickets at 20% off our regular rates.
The condition is that you must spend at least five days in London, and you must leave on
Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday.
M: I see. That’s not really going to be convenient for me. I can’t leave until Friday afternoon at
the earliest. And I have to fly back right after a meeting there on Monday morning.
W: That is bad news for two reasons. First, the special discount is not in effect at that time, and
there are no seats available on our Friday flight.
M: That’s a real pity. But I have to fly to London, anyway. I’ll just go check online.
Text 7
M: Jessica, will you be attending the goodbye party for Yolanda It’s scheduled to begin at 7:00
across the street at the Italian restaurant.
W: I’ll be there eventually, but probably not until late. I’m waiting for a call from our Australian
office, and that means I’ll have to be here until at least 9:00.
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M: But Yolanda won’t be staying too late because she needs to catch an early flight tomorrow
morning. This will be your last chance to see her before she moves away to start her new job in
Paris. Can’t you have your assistant wait for the call You could have dinner and then go back
when the call comes in.
W: Hey, that’s a great idea. OK! Count me in!
Text 8
M: Bonnie, I’m super nervous right now.
W: Why What’s up I thought you were flying down to Los Angeles today. Are you afraid of
flying or something, Trevor
M: No, I fly all the time. It’s just that I’m doing my biggest interview of my entire career
tomorrow, and I don’t want to mess it up.
W: Come on, you’ve been at the magazine for more than a year. Your editor wouldn’t send you
down there unless he had confidence in your abilities. Who is the interview with
M: Quentin Tarantino.
W: Uh… what Quentin Tarantino The director Are you serious
M: Yeah!
W: Oh, my God! I can’t believe this! Pulp Fiction is my favorite movie of all time, and Kill Bill
might be number two. And even my parents liked Jackie Brown. He’s, like, an A-list director! He
might be the best director of the last twenty years.
M: Did you see now why I’m nervous
W: Yes, I’d be scared out of my mind if I were you. But this will be good for your career. Hey,
there is something that I still don’t understand.
M: What
W: Why on earth did Quentin Tarantino agree to accept an interview with your magazine
M: What’s that supposed to mean
W: Um… never mind. Good luck down there! Get a good night’s sleep tonight because Saturday
will be the biggest day of your life!
Text 9
M: We’re so happy to have you here on the show with us today! So, what was it like filming a
movie in Iceland
W: Very cold! I had never been to Iceland before, so I didn’t really know what to expect. There
aren’t a lot of people in the country. We were filming in this small fishing village, so it wasn’t
uncommon to go days without seeing anyone. The villagers mainly kept to themselves.
M: I think everyone in the audience is dying to know if you hung out with Johnny Depp.
W: Yes, of course. He was staying at the house, too.
M: Well, what is he like
W: He’s very nice. He also told some really great jokes. He spent a lot of time being wrapped up
in blankets when we were on set. It snowed quite a bit for the first few days.
Text 10
M: Good morning. I’m Bill Smith from Riverside Travel Agency. I am so happy to be with you
on Leeds City Radio. Today, I’m going to talk about the biggest island, the so-called “last white
spot” on Earth: Greenland. Our agency runs two tours per season to Greenland. Each tour lasts
eight days, and we offer an extraordinary experience in this magical land. To begin with, the
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beautiful Arctic scenery is almost endless, and with a total population of only 55,000, you are
truly on your own as soon as you leave one of the small towns and settlements. Humans are the
exception in this place. The mountains, valleys, rivers, and huge ice caps are practically
untouched. However, what attracts tourists most must be the whale watching. Greenland’s whale
watching can be enjoyed from the streets or even from your hotel room. If you sail along the
coast on a passenger ship, the captain will often announce when whales are close.
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