南昌中学 2024-2025 学年度下学期期末考试 13.What is the woman’s last suggestion to the man A.Seeing a doctor. B.Drinking fruit juice. C.Having a good sleep.
高二英语试卷 听第 9段材料,回答第 14至 16题。
14.How many camera shops are still open in town
A.One. B.Two. C.Three.
15.Why does the man think some camera shops went out of business
第一部分 听力 (共两节,满分 30 分) A.Cameras are old-fashioned.
第一节 (共 5小题;每小题 1. 5分,满分 7. 5分) B.There are fewer photographers.
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 C.People buy things on the Internet.
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 16.What will the man do this weekend
话仅读一遍。 A.Look after his friend’s kids.
1.What is the probable relationship between the speakers B.Take pictures for a wedding.
A.Co-workers. B.Husband and wife. C.Fitness coach and customer. C.Appreciate plants and animals
2.What time is it now
A 10:00 a.m. B 10:10 a.m. C 11:00 a.m. 听第 10段材料,回答第 17至 20题。. . . 17.What is Bradley
3.Why is the man smiling A.A film director. B.A costume designer. C.A director’s assistant.
A.He has got a dinner invitation. 18.What is Bradley doing now
B.He has won a large sum of money. A.Teaching skills to improve acting.
C.He has been admitted to a university. B.Giving instructions before filming.
4.Why does the woman go to the bank C.Making rules for background actors.
A.To take a survey. B.To open an account. C.To make a complaint. 19.How should actors handle talking in the scene
5.What will the man do next A.Speak out normally. B.Mouth words silently. C.Whisper to each other.
A.Sing a song. B.Write music. C.Climb a mountain. 20.What uniform will David be wearing
第二节(共 15小题:每小题 1. 5分,满分 22. 5分) A.Awaiter uniform. B.A police uniform. C.A school uniform.
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
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节, 满分 50分)
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
5 第一节 (共 15小题;每小题 2. 5分,满分 37. 5分)后,各小题将给出 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或对白读两遍。
6 6 7 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项 A、B、C和 D中选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上听第 段材料,回答第 、 题。
6.What is the woman’s opinion about online learning 将该项涂黑。
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As well as selling gourds through his personal studio, John markets them at art fairs, donating
profits to fight the climate crisis. “It’s very satisfying. Gourds are an entirely sustainable material for
many types of art, and every gourd is unique,” he says. “I enjoy growing them. It’s amazing what you
10% Early Bird Discount For Sign-ups can do with gourds.”
Before 1 April*Membership entitles you to an 24.What motivated John to plant gourds
additional cash discount of $30. A.His wife’s encouragement. B.His desire for a new interest.
C.His fascination with the plant. D.His longing for a big harvest.
25.What do we know about John
A.He went against his parents will. B.He favored organic farming.
What Urban Bike Shop is all about. . . C.He had little interest in retiring. D.He resisted the life change.
We are the go-to platform for cyclists to shop for bike parts and build their own bikes. Additionally, 26.What do gourds mean to John
our platform links you to the various bike retailers (零售商) so you can shop for bikes and components A.A bond with people. B.A passion of lifetime.
more easily. C.Ameans of earning money. D.A source of inspiration.
Our Vision 27.Which of the following can best describe John
To promote the joy of cycling and serve as a platform where cyclists can set fitness goals, achieve A.Humorous and caring. B.Talented and generous.
them, and be rewarded for their efforts, we hope to connect cyclists and inspire them to share their C.Committed and humble. D.Ambitious and sensitive.
experiences with our year-long events.
21. What can participants do in the workshop C
A. Maintain fitness through cycling. B. Gain the know-how to build bikes. Do teenagers need to relax Increasingly not just parents are seeking a break from work and family
C. Master the skills of being a trainer. D. Produce bike components by hand. pressures but adolescents too, coping with “intense schooling and sports programmes”. So much so that
22. How much should an Urban Bike Shop member pay for registration in March the Global Wellness Summit identifies teen wellness as a trend for 2025 with the industry focusing on
A. $420. B. $450. C. $470. D. $500. teenagers’ emotional intelligence, resilience, and how to survive in a digital world through resorts,
23. What is Urban Bike Shop’s long-term goal retreats, and mental wellness apps.
A. To make high-end bikes more accessible. B. To attract as many bike retailers as possible. Rina Raphael, author of The Gospel of Wellness, tells me wellness— physical and mental health—
C. To create an interaction network for cyclists. D. To provide free bike maintenance ( ) services. has replaced the once-dominant fashion and beauty industries. McKinsey reports that Gen Z outspends维修
older consumers on mindfulness-related wellness products such as meditation classes, mindfulness apps,
B and therapy sessions, even seeking preventive solutions to ageing-related health issues.
While touring Mississippi in an old car, John Ingall and his wife, Jane, discovered a plant that One of the problems the wellness sector aims to address is mental health. Blame for the mental
would change their lives— the hardshell gourd (葫芦). health crisis has been laid on smartphones. But apps also offer a solution. Many, like Chill Panda and
At first, it was mere curiosity, but soon, they saw gourds everywhere— carved, hanging, glowing HappiMe are on the UK’s CAMHS (child and adolescent mental health services) website and in
as lanterns. Drawn to them, John, a lifelong farmer, decided to try growing them. demand. A study in The Lancet concluded bans or restrictions at school don’t lead to “better mental
Back in Warwickshire, he planted a few seeds among his tomatoes. The plants grew quickly, wellbeing in adolescents.” Parents have a role too. An intensive parenting often leaves children without
reaching six feet tall. Weeks later, he found large gourds hidden among the leaves. Since then, he has examples of parents socialising or pursuing passions.
harvested about a hundred gourds each year, each with a different shape— some long and thin, others There’s nothing bad about forming healthy habits. But is the wellness industry responding to— or
round. Unexpectedly, Ingall had been trying to retire when he first discovered gourds. After managing contributing to— the pressures young people face Think about the new toy package Mattel released
two farms— one from Jane’s family and another for growing crops— he had always planned to stop five years ago: Wellness Barbie— a more glowing and relaxed version of Barbie and a product in
working at 65. Unlike many farmers who never retire, he wanted to find a new interest. training children to become consumers of wellness. And those baby massage classes dressed up as a
Farming had been his childhood dream, despite his parents’ objections. They, shaped by the Great wellbeing treatment to improve the infants’ mood and physical health struck me as ridiculous. What’s a
Depression, had hoped he would take an office job. Yet, his love for rural life never faded. Over 45 baby got to worry about
years, he moved from dairy to beef, then organic farming, and finally letting the land return to nature. The idea that experiences bought by parents and offered by the wellness industry solve adolescent
Change, he welcomed— but only in a controlled manner. anxiety seems unpromising at best. As Raphael points out, the problem with wellness is “it’s very much
Yet gourds pushed him beyond his comfort zone. “Not until I started working on them did I realize tied to productivity, aesthetics (美学) and consumerism. It adds a pressure that you have to be working
— I am an artist!” said John. Now, as one of the few gourd artists in the U. K., he creates lanterns with on yourself.” But I can’t see it ending. After all, as Ronald Purser, author of McMindfulness, told me:
colored glass, astonishing visitors. “You can never be too well; that’s why it’s a massive growth industry”.
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28.What could be counted as a wellness activity C.It illuminates birds’ migrating routes.
A.Aiming for top grades nonstop. D.It increases amphibian reproduction rates.
B.Practicing mindfulness using an app. 33.Why is Ellen Cieraad quoted in paragraph 3
C.Checking social media for attention. A.To raise a concern. B.To introduce a concept.
D.Skipping meals to manage body shape. C.To support an assumption. D.To clarify a misunderstanding.
29.What is a possible reason for teen mental health issues 34.Which of the following best summarizes the phenomenon in paragraph 4
A.A demand for services. B.A passion for sports. A.Time heals all wounds. B.Nature always finds a way.
C.A ban on mental health. D.A lack of role models. C.A chain is as strong as its weakest link. D.A small move may affect the bigger picture.
30.What would Rina Raphael agree with most 35.What will the following research probably focus on
A.The fashion and beauty industries matter more to Gen Z. A.Helping insects adapt to city environments.
B.Teenagers are pressured to consume wellness products. B.Figuring out approaches to enhancing soil quality.
C.Wellness Barbie assists children’s adaptation. C.Setting standards for city plants under artificial light.
D.Baby massage classes are not effective as expected. D.Finding ways to reduce harm from nighttime light.
31.What’s author’s attitude towards the wellness industry 第二节(共 5小题;每小题 2. 5分,满分 12. 5分)
A.Hopeful. B.Calm. C.Critical. D.Pessimistic. 根据短文内容,从短文后选项中选出能够填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
D The Power of Poetry
Rise with the sun and rest at sunset— this was the way of life for our ancestors. Thanks to People are suffering from depression and anxiety now more than ever. To help ease the pain, they
artificial light, we can enjoy a much safer society and around-the-clock productivity. For wildlife, are turning to new approaches and, believe it or not, poetry is one of them.
however, studies have shown it disturbs animals’ natural sleep cycles, affects amphibian (两栖的 ) It’s common sense that reading fiction can increase empathy (同理心). 1 Well, for
reproduction and throws migrating birds off course. decades, scientific studies have proven that poetry has a beneficial impact in managing pain, handling
New research in Frontiers in Plant Science investigated how artificial light impacts plant-insect stress and improving personal well-being. Let’s dive a bit deeper, and consider some specific ways in
relationships. Researchers from Chinese Academy of Sciences noticed tree leaves in cities typically which poetry can help mental health.
showed fewer signs of insect damage than those outside of cities, so they analyzed 5,500 leaf samples Poetry can be a form of comfort. By reading poetry, we can get the escapism we long for,
from two tree species throughout Beijing. Researchers found more artificial light in a given area meant
tougher leaves. And the tougher the leaf, the less evidence of hungry insects. They don’t fully transporting us out of our own world and into someone else’s. 2 Trying to uncover the
understand why, but assume that trees under artificial light at night might be extending their meaning of a poem can give us a necessary break from our inner monologue as well.
photosynthesis (光合作用) time. It can be a shared experience. Poems are often quite emotional in nature. 3 There’s
“Plants distribute their limited resources, such as nutrients, water and energy, among various something quite comforting in the knowledge that we’re not alone and that our pain is shared with
functions like growth, reproduction and defense, depending on the environment. Light can affect how someone else. Poetry often reveals that there is universality (普遍性) in the human experience.
plants use resources,” says Ellen Cieraad, a plant ecologist from New Zealand. “Since plants use light 4 Many poems creatively tackle some sensitive topics like depression, anxiety, abuse,
for growth, artificial night light could be unnaturally increasing the time trees spend on photosynthesis, poverty, all of which can be found in a poetic form, empowering both the poet and the reader.
allocating more resources to chemical compounds that make leaves tougher.” To put it lightly, life is tough, but it’s important to remember that we’re not alone. The next time
“If the same applied to leaves of other species, this would be bad news for insects,” researchers you’re feeling hopeless, try diving into the works of a poet. 5 Who knows
said. Changes in plants, and in interactions between plants and animals, can significantly impact the
entire urban ecosystem. Herbivorous insects, which rely on leaves for food, may struggle to survive, A.However, how does it work
disrupting the food chain and leading to declines in predators like birds, affecting biodiversity. Insects B.But what’s so special about poetry
also play vital roles as pollinators (传粉媒介) and eat decaying plants, helping to break down leaves C.As the saying goes, misery loves company.
and returning nutrients to soil. In cities, healthy soil and healthy plant life supported by insects are good D.Poetry can also be a platform for change and advocacy.
for humans, as plants provide shade and reduce heat trapped in cities. Moving forward, researchers are E.You might be inspired to write some poetry of your own.
committed to refining their discovery, aiming to guide people to take corresponding actions. F.Chances are that you will hear the love songs of the poet.
32 What influence does artificial light bring according to the text G.The repetition and rhyme found in it can relieve our pain..
A It toughens tree leaves. 第三部分:英语知识运用(共两节;满分 30 分).
B It shortens animals’ sleep hours. 第一节 完型填空(共 15小题;每小题 1分, 满分 15分).
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阅读下面短文,掌握其大意。然后从各题所给的四个选项 A、B、C和 D中,选出最佳 takes six to seven years to master. Sketching is a fundamental skill in Thangka painting. “The key to
选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 success lies in maintaining a steady hand. Simple 61 it may sound, it requires a substantial
After a decade at a celebrated Wall Street bank, I hit a career ceiling. Determined to break free amount of practice. Actually, I spent four years 62 (perfect) that skill,” explained Goinqogyai,
from the 9-to-5 routine, I resolved to pursue something more fulfilling. Despite being deaf, I refused to Vice President of the TAT.
let limitations 41 me. In the past, Thangka art was traditionally passed down from father to son or from master to
One day, I discovered a financial firm seeking stockbrokers (股票经纪人). Though ill with a high apprentice, but exclusive to men only. However, this changed after the democratic reform in Xizang in
fever on the interview day, I 42 . The three-hour discussion went well, but instead of a(n) the 1950s. Today, there are many schools in the region 63 courses are offered to teach Thangka
43 , I faced twelve more interviews. art, and the proportion of female students is on the rise. “Among the 64 (graduate) last year,
Over five months, every interviewer 44 me: “80% of newcomers fail.” “You lack girls accounted for more than half,” said the authority.
experience.” Their distrust only fueled my determination. During the final tense interview, the vice In recent years, numerous Thangka schools, studios, and university programs 65 (establish)
president 45 his fingers hesitantly on the desk. Seizing the moment, I locked eyes with him to attract young people to this profession, keeping Thangka painting’s rich tradition flourishing.
46 and declared, “If you don’t hire me, you’ll never know what I’m 47 of.” 第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分 40 分)
After a long pause, he agreed — but on one 48 : “To proceed, you must immediately 第一节(满分 15分)
49 from your current job, complete our three-month training, and pass the Series 7 exam perfectly 66. 假如你是李华。在即将升入高三之际,很多学生学习状态不佳,不适应逐渐加快的学习
on the first attempt — no second chances.” 节奏。学生会邀请你作为学生代表在期末总结大会上给全校师生发表演讲,请你从以下几个方面
Taking a deep breath, I accepted. Three months later, seeing “Passed” on the screen, I finally 准备一份英语发言稿:
breathed a sigh of 50 . 1.指出现象;2.具体建议;3.表达祝愿。
To everyone’s astonishment, I not only succeeded but 51 , achieving a 1,700% sales 注意:1.词数 80左右; 2.请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
increase and earning industry 52 . Years later, I took another risk: leaving 53 to become ___________________________________________________________________________________
a speaker and writer. My journey proved Thoreau’s wisdom: “If one 54 confidently in the 第二节(满分 25分)
direction of his dreams, he will meet success 55 in common hours.” 67. 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。
41. A. seize B. protect C. define D. inspire After getting up late on a sleepy Sunday, I saw my dad at the kitchen table reading the Sunday
42. A. pushed through B. slowed down C. broke off D. dropped out edition of the local newspaper. I made a quick sandwich and sat down next to him, asking him what
43. A. agreement B. promotion C. response D. offer was new. He turned to me in low spirits and said the council was planning to tear down the community
44. A. misunderstood B. welcomed C. doubted D. ignored garden nearby. He mentioned that he used to work on it with his dad, so the place had some childhood
45. A. drummed B. pointed C. pressed D. crossed memories for him.
46. A. secretly B. coldly C. absently D. directly He then put down the paper, walked over to the closet and after a bit of hunting, pulled out a thick,
47. A. aware B. capable C. proud D. ashamed black book. Inside, there were several old photos. After thumbing through a few pages, my dad found
48. A. situation B. occasion C. condition D. position the one of him and his dad together at the community garden, just as he had said “Wow, your cheeks
49. A. resign B. retire C. learn D. recover were super rosy back then!” I said, astonished.
50. A. belief B. relief C. sorrow D. exhaustion With nothing planned for the afternoon, my dad and I decided to take a trip over to the community
51. A. competed B. survived C. struggled D. excelled garden to see how it was doing these days. Not good, as it turned out. Soda cans, cigarette ends and
52. A. practice B. standard C. benefit D. recognition other garbage spread everywhere. Pots of soil were still there, but the few plants that remained were
53. A. accounting B. medicine C. finance D. engineering either dead or dying.
54. A. risks B. advances C. plays D. looks We looked at each other and knew what we had to do. After gathering some tools and garbage
55. A. unsustainable B. unexpected C. unfamiliar D. unwanted bags, we went straight to clean up the place. I phoned some of my school friends, and soon a half-dozen
第二节 语法填空(共 10小题;每小题 1. 5分, 满分 15分) people were collecting garbage and sweeping paths. Someone had even brought bags of fresh seeds and
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。 soil along with new flowers, so we uprooted the old dead plants and flowers and planted new ones.
Thangka painting, 56 unique form of religious art crafted on woven fabric, is often After a few hours, the community garden looked totally transformed. Despite our hard work, there
referred to as a visual encyclopedia of Tibetan culture. Celebrated for its 57 (art) and cultural was still the matter of the coming council vote. We created a plan: to take photos of the garden and
significance, Thangka was officially designated as part of China’s intangible cultural heritage in 2006. spread the news about the vote. Using the photos, we would then collect signatures (签名 ) to show
One of the leading institutions 58 (commit) to the preservation and development of this continued local interest and then present them to the council.
ancient art is the Tibetan Academy of Thangka (TAT), which 59 (locate) in Lhasa.The academy 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。
specializes in the Mansar School of Thangka painting, renowned for its intricate designs and vibrant Para 1: Later, we came to the council with the signatures.
color schemes. __________________________________________________________________________
Visitors 60 the TAT can witness the entire creative journey of a Mansar School Thangka, Para 2: Ultimately, we were pleased to see our efforts paid off.
from the initial sketch to the final brushstroke. Creating a Thangka is a lengthy process that usually _________________________________________________________________________
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南昌中学 2024-2025学年度下学期期末考试 划争取留住社区花园的故事。
高二英语试卷参考答案 【详解】1. 段落续写:
听力: ①由第一段首句内容“后来,我们带着签名来到理事会。”可知,第一段可描写作者他们为留
1-5 CACBA 6-10 BBABA 11-15 BCAAC 16-20 BCBBA 住社区花园都做些什么努力。
阅读: ②由第二段首句内容“最终,我们很高兴看到我们的努力得到了回报”可知,第二段可描写花
21-23 BAC 24-27 CADB 28-31 BDBC 32-35 ACDD 36-40 BGCDE 园最终保住了,以及后期社区花园的变化以及作者与父亲的感受。
2. 续写线索:拍照签名收集——为社区花园辩护——理事会成员商议——否决拆除计划——
完形填空:
社区花园的变化——父亲与作者的感受。
41-45 CADCA 46-50 DBCAB 51-55 DDCBB 3. 词汇激活
语法填空: 行为类
56. a 57. artistic mitted 59. is located 60. to ①展示:present/display
61. as/though 62. perfecting 63. where 64. graduates 62. have been established ②证明:demonstrate/prove
应用文: ③组织:hold/organize
66. One possible version: 情绪类
Good morning, everyone! ①喜悦:joy/pleasure
I’m Li Hua. On behalf of the would-be Senior 3 students, I feel honored to give a speech here. ②自豪的:proud/noble
Recently, many of us have been feeling stressed, struggling to keep up with the increasingly fast 【点睛】
pace of learning. So, what can we do [高分句型 1]In the meeting room, we met several council members who cared about the
As the old saying goes, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” Only by striking a community garden.(who引导的定语从句)
balance between study and rest can we ensure learning efficiency. What’s more, it is wise to turn to [高分句型 2]A few weeks later, we got the news that the council had voted and decided to save the
our parents or teachers for practical guidance and timely comfort when necessary. Finally, take garden.(that引导的同位语从句)
action now. Every effort counts! 听力材料:
Hope my advice is beneficial to you. I believe with our persistence and effort, we will (Text 1)
absolutely overcome these difficulties. Thank you! M: Come back next week and we’ll work on those arms and legs, and don’t forget to do those exercises
at home.
67. One possible version: W: I feel so much better since I started coming to the gym. My husband and people at work have
Later, we came to the council with the signatures. In the meeting room, we met several noticed a difference.
council members who cared about the community garden. We presented our case for the garden, (Text 2)
along with the signatures, and showed the photos of the garden before and after our clean-up, W: I have an appointment with Dr. Arnold at 11:00 a. m. I know I’m an hour early, but I am having
highlighting the positive changes we’d made. The signatures we collected demonstrated the strong some pain.
local support for preserving the garden. The council members listened carefully, and we could see M: OK, another doctor can see you in 10 minutes. Will you be OK until then
their expressions softening as they realized what this garden meant to the community. They held a W: I think so.(Text 3)
debate on whether to go through with the plan to preserve the garden. W: That’s a big smile. You look like you’ve won a lot of money.
Ultimately, we were pleased to see our efforts paid off. A few weeks later, we got the news M: Better than that. I applied to the country’s top university and they said yes.
that the council had voted and decided to save the garden. My dad and I hugged each other tightly, W: Well done. Let’s book a table at a restaurant to celebrate.
tears of joy in our eyes. It was a victory for everyone who had worked so hard to make a difference. (Text 4)
The garden became a place where people could come together and enjoy nature. It was a reminder M: After our conversation today, can you take a short survey about our bank service and your opinions
that even small actions could lead to big changes when people came together with a common goal. about us
We celebrated our success with a gathering at the garden, feeling proud of what we’d achieved. W: Not really. I only wanted to open an account for my salary to be paid into.
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了作者在一个困倦的星期天早上,从父亲那了解到市 (Text 5)
政议会计划拆除附近社区花园,这是给作者父亲留下了一些美好的童年回忆的地方,所以作 W: Hi Carlo. What are you going to do for us now
者与父亲去社区花园看看情况,发现花园里垃圾遍地,花草枯萎,于是拿起工具并叫上几个 M: Well, Angela, I wrote this song when I’d just climbed a mountain and I saw such a beautiful view.
朋友一起帮助清理并重新改造社区花园,几个小时候,社区花园变了一幅面貌,并且制定计 It’s called “Distant Eyes”, and it goes something like this……
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(Text 6) M: Most camera shops can’t compete with Internet prices. In fact, the same is true for other shops.
M: What do you think about online learning W: What are you going to buy
W: I think online learning is great. The thing I like best is that you don’t have to wait to go to class. M: Some memory cards. There’s a sale on today.
You can learn about something anytime you want. W: Do you still take photographs professionally
M: Is the quality as good, though M: Sometimes people ask for pictures of their kids, but usually I just take pictures of plants and animals
W: I think so. There are so many resources to help you. I think it’s very useful and convenient. for pleasure. I am doing a wedding on Saturday, though.
M: Is it good for learning languages (Text 10)
W: Yes, you may even talk directly to a native speaker for speaking practice. Good morning. I am Bradley, assistant to the director James. He is very busy at the moment preparing
M: That sounds great, but what worries me most is that the courses would be much too expensive. for the next scene, so if you have any questions, come to me rather than him. Trust me, I’m much more
(Text 7) approachable. I believe for many of you this is the first time, so I’m going to give you a couple of tips
W: My goodness, this is beautiful. and then explain what today’s plan is. For background actors, you want to make it look like you are
M: Wonderful, isn’t it Most people don’t like it when it rains like this, but I do because you get natural talking and having a nice time, so smile. But, when you talk, you just have to move your lips. The
beauty like that. microphones on set are very sensitive, so don’t actually speak, just mouth the words. For this scene,
W: I don’t mind a bit of rain, and it’s even better with the sun shining like this. several of you will be sitting at tables as if you were in a restaurant. A few more of you will be standing
M: Yeah, sun and rain aren’t often out together, but when they are, it’s great. Having no wind is a bonus by the bar. We also need three actors to look like waiters, so you three — Jack, Luke, and David, can
as well. Windy days are just no fun at all. It ruins everything, and it makes cycling almost impossible. you go to the costume department to get fitted for waiter uniforms The rest of you, let’s go to the
W: Unless the wind is behind you. make-up truck and get you all pretty.
M: Yes, that’s very true! Good point. Shall we walk over there
W: No. I’m enjoying sitting here with my best friend in the world! Sometimes life is better when you
just sit back, relax and do nothing.
M: I couldn’t agree more. Just think, this seat is the same one we sat in all those years ago. We watched
the sleepy sun go down then as well. How long ago was that
W: We were married 21 years ago.
M: Really Wow! How time flies!
(Text 8)
M: Do you sell oranges
W: Normally, yes, but we haven’t had a delivery today. We have some nice pears, and strawberries are
fresh today.
M: It’s OK. I’ll take them. I want to make juice from them.
W: Oh yes, you can’t say no to the taste of fresh pear juice. Healthy as well.
M: I was hoping it might make me feel better. I haven’t been feeling well lately.
W: I’m sorry to hear that. What’s the problem
M: I’m not sure. I merely don’t feel well.
W: Maybe you just need a good night’s sleep.
M: I don’t think so. I’m sleeping very well. I just don’t feel so good.
W: I’d go to hospital if I were you. You may be given something to stop it.
M: You’re probably right.
(Text 9)
W: Hi Colin. Where are you going
M: Hi Janet. To the camera shop in town.
W: Which one
M: It must have been a long time since you went to town. There’s only one camera shop these days.
W: Really
M: Yes, the one on Dixon Street closed years ago. The one on Edgar Street survived until last year, and
the only one now is on Hatfield Street.
W: That’s a shame. I suppose cameras aren’t as popular these days. Nowadays you can take good
pictures with a phone, so suddenly everybody is a photographer.
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