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高二年級
英 語
第一部分 聽力 (共兩節，滿分30分)
第一節 (共5小題；每小題1.5分，滿分7.5分)
聽下面5段對話。每段對話后有一個小題，從題中所給的A、B、 C三個選項中選出最佳選項。聽完每段對話后，你都有10 秒鐘的時間來回答有關小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。
1. How will Alex go to meet the woman
A. By plane. B. By subway. C. By car.
2. Where are the twins now
A. In the bedroom. B. In the garden. C. In the dining room.
3. What will the man do next month
A. Join a gym. B. Make a workout plan. C. Take part in a contest.
4. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Deliveryman and customer. B. Neighbors. C. Workmates.
5. What does Kelly mean
A. She beat Frank last week.
B. She swims faster than before.
C. She is the best swimmer in the school.
第二節 (共 15 小題;每小題 1.5 分,滿分 22.5 分)
聽下面 5 段對話或獨白。每段對話或獨白后有幾個小題，從題中所給的 A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項。聽每段對話或獨白前，你將有時間閱讀各個小題，每小題 5 秒鐘；聽完后，各小題將給出 5 秒鐘的作答時間。每段對話或獨白讀兩遍。
聽第 6 段材料，回答第6、7題。
6. What activity does the first tour include
A. Eating seafood. B. Watching penguins. C. Exploring an island.
7. What will the woman do next
A. Go for some food. B. Leave for home. C. Take a street walk.
聽第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9題。
8. When did the man first want to become a writer
A. When he was a child.
B. After he became a father.
C. Before he retired as a doctor.
9. What do we know about the man
A. He is an environmentalist.
B. He has changed his lifestyle.
C. He focuses on children's books.
聽第 8 段材料,回答第 10 至 12 題。
10. Where is the first bridge located
A. In Rome. B. In Florence. C. In Azerbaijan.
11. Why was the second bridge built
A. To connect two cities.
B. To accommodate workers.
C. To serve as a historical landmark.
12. What does the woman say about the second bridge
A. It is about 48 miles long. B. It was built in 1345.C. It is well equipped.
聽第 9 段材料,回答第 13 至 16 題。
13. How often does Vicky work on a different trip
A. Twice a month. B. Once a month. C. Every two months.
14. Who was the trip to the Caribbean targeted at last year
A. Popular singers. B. Musical enthusiasts. C. Old stars.
15. How has Vicky spent her spare time during a trip
A. By talking with others. B. By listening to music. C. By attending lessons.
16. What does Vicky plan to be in the future
A. A trainer. B. A psychologist. C. A tour guide.
聽第 10 段材料,回答第 17 至 20 題。
17. What does the speaker mainly talk about
A. Her gap year experience. B. Her father's influence. C. Her travel arrangements.
18. When did the speaker set off
A. In January. B. In June. C. In July.
19. What did the speaker do during the journey
A. She kept a diary. B. She took maths classes. C. She completed some homework.
20. Why did the speaker's father make the decision
A. To let his kids explore the world first-hand.
B. To help his kids to make foreign friends.
C. To relieve the stress of the whole family.
第二部分 閱讀(共兩節，滿分50分)
第一節 (共15小題;每小題2.5分,滿分37.5分)
閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項(A、B、C和D)中選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。
A
No matter how much you love reading, sometimes it's good to mix up your regularly scheduled reading. After all, the next best thing to reading a book is reading a magazine about books. From killer reviews and anticipation-filled press releases, to book excerpts, short stories by some of literature's newest voices, and more, these magazines are filled with must-read publishing information that bookworms will love.
It offers readers exactly what their name suggests: a forum for sharing intelligent and artful book reviews and essays, and discussing literature. The magazine is a great place to hear about all the books that might not hit your radar otherwise.
World Literature Today
If one of your reading resolutions for 2025 is to read more diverse books, this bimonthly magazine,six issues a year, definitely needs to be your first stop. It publishes interviews, essays, poetry, fiction, and book reviews, and is a great way to get a sense of what is going on in literature all over the world.
Glimmer Train
It is a quarterly literary magazine of some of the best short fiction being published today—— and you want to subscribe not only for their great content, but for their tendency to discover some of the freshest, newest voices in fiction. If the authors in it haven't published novels, tons of them will end up hitting bookstore shelves eventually.
Bookmarks Magazine
Published every second month, it features nearly 50 book reviews in each issue. Some of their latest themes include: Japanese postwar fiction, novels of modern Cuba, prehistoric novels, fairy tales in modern fiction, contemporary Irish fiction, classic novels, and Chinese novels in translation: everything you could ever think of, and more.
21. What do World Literature Today and Bookmarks Magazine have in common
A. Main sections. B. Editing style.
C. Publication cycle. D. Language varieties.
22. Which magazine features the works of potential novelists
A. . B. Glimmer Train.
C. World Literature Today. D. Bookmarks Magazine.
23. What is the purpose of the text
A. To highlight fiction influence. B. To review some books.
C. To recommend some magazines. D. To analyze literature trends.
B
In spring 2017, Avila Pinedo and her classmates from Garey High School founded the school's first invention club. Noticing their low-income community's high diabetes (糖尿病) rate and insufficient healthcare access, the team planned to invent a toenail-cutting tool for diabetic patients. Surprisingly, after submitting the idea to Lemelson-Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Lemelson-MIT), the Garey High group was awarded one of the 15 Inven Teams for 2017-2018.
Yet subsequently, the teens questioned their proposed invention due to sharp-tool risks. Concerned about the new direction, they approached the Lemelson-MIT Program for advice, where Leigh Estabrooks, a seasoned academic, encouraged them, “Invention advances; changes and adjustments are common—that's the process.” Despite the change in plans, Estabrooks praised the community-centered approach.
With renewed determination, the team resolved to develop a tool to monitor blood oxygen levels in diabetics feet. This shift was essential and demanded considerable effort. Avila Pinedo recalled the team invested every spare moment in research.
Each team member performed specific functions in the process. Avila Pinedo led —— the development of the sensor that measured blood oxygen levels. Lacking prior technical skills, Avila Pinedo determined to employ online resources to acquire how to build the electrical system and finally built the sensor. “Invention offers a chance to explore the boundaries of your creativity and capabilities and unlock the power of the invention mindset. It doesn't mean you must know how to build a sensor, but you do need to take responsibility for your own education,” Pinedo said. Ultimately, under the team's cooperation, their invention, named Heart and Sole, became a reality.
The experience lit Avila Pinedo's passion, inspiring her to serve as an advisor to primary pupils recently. Guiding them through hands-on engineering and programming for a STEM initiative, she said. “Invention is transformational,” witnessing its empowering influence on Inven Teamers and others who realize that applying imagination and concepts can unlock fresh prospects, therefore motivating them to further explore education with the belief that invention is accessible to all.
24. What motivated the club's invention
A. Expectation from Garey High School. B. Community health issues.
C. Regional income inequality. D. Requirements from Inven Teams.
25. Which of the following would Estabrooks agree concerning invention
A. Redesigns are natural. B. Original plans are the key.
C. Instructions determine success. D. Academic support counts.
26. What contributed to Avila Pinedo's success in developing the sensor
A. Constant trials. B. Self-directed learning.
C. Financial backing. D. Risk-taking mindset.
27. What's the purpose of the last paragraph
A. To introduce Avila Pinedo's future plan.
B. To show the prospect of Heart and Sole.
C. To acknowledge the Inven Team's devotion.
D. To stress the nature and impact of invention.
C
Neighboring groups of birds within the same species can create very different-looking nests— showing that their nest-building choices aren't only controlled by instinct and the environment. Instead, these birds seem to learn rules for nest-making that get passed down within a family group from generation to generation.
That's the conclusion of researchers who studied nearly 450 grassy structures built over two years by white-browed sparrow weavers living in the Kalahari Desert in South Africa. These small, brown-and-white birds live in groups, and it turns out that groups of birds that lived quite near to each other built distinctive architectural forms.
The biggest difference was in “how short or long the structures are,” says study lead author Maria C. Tello-Ramos, a cognitive ecologist at the University of Hull in England. Furthermore, each group maintained the same architectural style over time— and when outsiders joined, they adapted to this style.
To examine what might account for the observed differences, the team carefully analyzed factors that can determine a nest's size and shape for a given bird species: weather conditions, tree height, individuals' body size and genetic relatedness. Yet none of these factors seemed to play a relevant role in shaping how the Kalahari sparrows built their nests, the researchers report in Science.
“Then we say, ‘Okay’, so what is left ” Tello-Ramos explains. She and her colleagues proposed that cultural transmission might be key to nest building. “In our paper, we haven't gotten there yet with experiments, but we have very good clues that that might be it,” she says.
“These are important questions that are understudied,” says Christina Riehl, an evolutionary biologist. She's not convinced the study's data are enough to fully rule out genetic influence. “They can't actually look at the effect of, say, genetic differences, because they don't have really good genetic information on all the individuals in these groups,” she says. “I think there's a lot left to be done, and I think this paper will inspire future research in a really good way.”
28. What plays a key role in birds ' nest-building choices according to the new study
A. Living conditions. B. Group traditions.
C. The influence of neighbors. D. The species of birds.
29. What do we know about the nests built by neighboring groups of birds
A. They are modeled after each other. B. They are made of different materials.
C. They vary most significantly in length. D. They share the same architectural style.
30. How did Tello-Ramos and his colleagues reach the study conclusion
A. Through statistical methods.
B. Through careful experiments.
C. By excluding other possible factors.
D. By reviewing findings of previous studies.
31. What does Christina Riehl think of the study
A. Limited but inspiring. B. Understudied and misleading.
C. Controversial but well-designed. D. Convincing and groundbreaking.
D
Beethoven is a giant of classical music. And the one with the most influence at least when it comes to piano compositions. That's according to a study in the journal EPJ Data Science.
If you' re wondering how data analysis could determine something as abstract as cultural influence, it's worth remembering the great thing about music: it's the most mathematical of the art forms we actually can deal with because a lot of it is symbolic. The music is written in symbols that are connected in time.
Juyong Park is a theoretical physicist at the Korea Advanced institute of Science and Technology. Park and his colleagues collected 900 piano compositions by 19 composers covering the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods, from 1700 to 1910. Then they used that mathematical quality to their advantage by dividing each composition into what they called “code words,” a group of notes played at the same time— in other words, a chord. They then compared each chord to the chords that came before it. “Our computer model allows us to calculate the degree of shared melodies between past and future works.” said Park.
The composer with top marks for novelty was Rachmaninoff. But when the researchers looked at those chord transitions across all 19 composers, it was Beethoven who was most heavily borrowed from— meaning, at least among the composers in this analysis, his influence was the largest.
Their study comes with a couple caveats. The researchers only considered piano compositions in this work— not orchestral works. And by only studying chord transitions, their conclusions wouldn't capture artists who had influence in other ways. “It's well understood that Mozart’ s contribution to music mainly comes from the musical forms that he devised. That was not very well captured by our mathematical modeling.”
32. How did the researchers conduct the study
A. They turned music compositions into written symbols.
B. They looked at how chords differed from previous ones.
C. They collected 900 pieces from contemporary composer.
D. They calculated the number of chords in each music piece.
33. What can be known from the research findings
A. Beethoven was best at coming up with new chords.
B. Beethoven borrowed heavily from another composer.
C. Rachmaninoff's chords were most unlike previous ones.
D. Rachmaninoff's chords were copied by future composers.
34. What does he underlined word “caveats” probably mean
A. warnings B. benefits C. costs D. proofs
35. Which of the following is the best title for this passage
A. Beethoven Regarded as a Giant of Classical Music.
B. Similarity between Music and Math Investigated.
C. Beethoven's Major Musical Contribution Confirmed.
D. Computer Analyses Confirm Beethoven's Influence.
第二節 (共5小題；每小題2.5分，滿分12.5分)
根據短文內容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。
Don't Let Personality Types Define You
Personality tests, especially the Myers-Briggs type indicator (MBTI), are popular tools that many people use to better understand themselves and their relationships with others. MBTI sorts people into 16different personality types based on four key categories. 36
The MBTI system provides a simple way to categorize individuals based on their preferences. But people are complex. Our personalities can change over time, depending on experiences and growth. What the MBTI test reveals is just a snapshot of one's preferences, not a complete definition of who you are. For example, if the test labels you as an “introvert(內向的人)”, you may feel tempted to avoid social communication because you think it's not in your nature to be outgoing. But you might find that your ability to enjoy social events increases over time. 37 You should see it as a starting point for self-reflection and growth.
Similarly, if you are categorized as a “thinking” type, it might lead you to believe that you are always rational, while neglecting your “feeling” side. 38 Emotional response is also an essential part of human nature, and embracing them can enhance your decision-making process and relationships.
39 They might think, for instance, that an “introvert” would not be a good leader. But there are countless examples of introverts succeeding in these types of roles. Many introverts achieve success through careful listening and thoughtful decision-making. Don't let the MBTI label stop you from pursuing opportunities that feel right for you.
Finally, one of the most important lessons we can learn from the MBTI is that we are not defined by one test or label. The test results should be seen as a guide, not a limitation. By focusing on our strengths and embracing the full complexity of our personalities, we can lead richer and more fulfilling lives.40
A. We are all more than the labels we receive.
B. The key is not to accept the label as an unchangeable fact.
C. However, it's essential to understand that both parts are valuable.
D. We must admit emotion's significant role in personal development.
E. Try to focus on your strengths rather than worry about your weaknesses.
F. Additionally, many people believe their “type” restricts their career or life choices.
G. Although these tests can provide useful insights, they shouldn't define or limit you.
第三部分語言運用(共三節，滿分30分)
第一節 (共15小題；每小題1分，滿分15分)
閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的A、B、C和D四個選項中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。
Before graduation, I asked my adviser for feedback on areas where I could improve. It felt 41to receive high marks for leadership, communication, and my ability to work independently. But when it42 to attention to detail, she gave me an “OK.” As a scientist, that hurt a bit.
At first, I 43 with this. But it's true that focusing on the tiny details isn't something I 44excel at, or even enjoy as much as my 45 do. I knew all this at some level. Still, hearing it from my adviser pushed me to really 46 my strengths and interest.
So after I finished my Ph. D., I explored different 47 . Being honest with myself about my strengths and interest 48 led me to my job in health care communications. In my current role, I help companies tell their 49 . I take complex scientific information and turn it into something50 and engaging that non-scientists can understand.
Looking back, I'm so grateful for that 51 from my adviser, painful though it was, because it set my career on a new 52 . I think a lot of us get caught up in what we think we' re supposed to be good at, instead of focusing on what we' re 53 . For me, that feedback gave me 54 to step away from the idea that I had to fit into a certain mold as a scientist. Instead, I 55 a career that lets me use my strengths and do something I truly enjoy.
41. A. astonishing B. comforting C. convincing D. depressing
42. A. turned B. meant C. came D. started
43. A. agreed B. stayed C. ended D. struggled
44. A. naturally B. slightly C. physically D. sincerely
45. A. parents B. followers C. students D. classmates
46. A. part from B. show off C. reflect on D. give up
47. A. cities B. careers C. subjects D. universities
48. A. regularly B. precisely C. ultimately D. probably
49. A. jokes B. secrets C. truths D. stories
50. A. clear B. annoying C. uncertain D. tough
51. A. praise B. protest C. comment D. complaint
52. A. hook B. track C. coast D. edge
53. A. drawn to B. trained as C. accused of D. prevented from
54. A. criticism B. punishment C. forgiveness D. permission
55. A. quit B. found C. created D. required
第二節 語法填空(共10個小題；每小題1分，滿分10分)
閱讀下面材料，在空白處填入適當的內容(1個單詞)或括號內單詞的正確形式。
Yueju Opera, a major school of traditional Chinese theater that traces its origins to Shengzhou County in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, shares with Peking Opera the unique form of story-telling that integrates classical singing, dancing, and acting 56. a unified artistic expression. However, this classical art form, like many others, has faced less interest from young people, until the groundbreaking New Dragon Gate Inn 57. (break) the spell.
Different from previous Yueju Opera performances, the novelty of New Dragon Gate Inn is reflected in several aspects. First, it features 58. immersive experience, where the theater is turned into an inn filled with secret passages,59. (combine) the stage and the audience seats.
In addition to its bold and innovative adaptation, New Dragon Gate Inn has also pioneered a marketing strategy — one that uses short video 60. (platform) to offer barrier-free online viewing, effectively engaging younger audiences. Yet 61. truly defines its success is not just its modern appeal, but the beauty of traditional Chinese culture and the continuous devotion of its guardians. They have bridged the old and the new, proving that innovation booms when rooted in heritage,62. that traditions, when shared creatively, can find a lively new life.
The success of New Dragon Gate Inn signals a 63. (promise) future for other traditional Chinese art forms, showing how innovation — when grounded in respect for cultural heritage— can 64. (dramatic) expand artistic possibilities. As Chen Lijun, the production's lead performer, says, “Opera is carved in the DNA of the Chinese people. After a small stone65. (cast), the DNA awakens.”
第三節 單句語法填空(共10個小題；每小題0.5分，滿分5分)
66. It was e (尷尬) when I tripped and spilled my drink in front of everyone.
67. T (容忍,忍受) is essential in a multicultural society to promote harmony and understanding among different ethnic groups.
68. The research team was highly c (合作), sharing data and resources to achieve breakthrough results.
69. His apology sounded g (真的,真誠) sincere, making me believe he truly regretted his actions.
70. The competition judges evaluated each entry based on creativity, originality, and other predefined c (標準,準則).
71. To ensure fairness, all a (申請人) were evaluated using the same scoring system.
72. When the client demanded a last-minute redesign, our designers s into action(立即行動起來), working overnight to meet the deadline.
73. Over 10 million users s (訂閱) to this streaming platform for its original shows last year.
74. All participants will receive a digital c (證書) via email after the online course ends.
75. The construction company employs only q (有資格/合格) engineers to ensure building safety standards.
第四部分 寫作(共兩節，滿分40分)
第一節 應用文寫作(滿分15分)
76.假設你是某國際學校學生李華。你與交換生 John要合作完成一篇項目學習的論文，他建議用 AI完成初稿。請你用英語給他寫一封電子郵件，內容包括：1.委婉拒絕并說明理由； 2.你的建議及計劃。
注意：1.詞數 80 左右； 2.開頭和結尾已給出，不計入總數。
參考詞匯: 項目學習: project-based learning
Dear John,
Yours,
Li Hua
第二節 讀后續寫(滿分25分)
77.閱讀下面材料，根據其內容和所給段落開頭語續寫兩段，使之構成一篇完整的短文。
Final exams were approaching, and everyone in school was excited about vacations. We were dreaming of far-off destinations, our minds filled with images of thrilling adventures.
After school on Friday, on my way home, I ran into my best friend. Enthusiastic about the vacations, I asked him about his plans. His eyes twinkled brightly as he replied, “I’ m going to visit my grandparents with my parents for a week.”
“Don't you ever get tired of going to the same place year after year I remember, every year, your family takes 7 to 10 days off to head back to your native village,” I asked, raising an eyebrow in curiosity.
“Oh, not at all! That's the absolute best time of the year for me! Being with my folks in the village is just amazing.” His face beamed with joy as he continued, “In the village, I get to meet so many wonderful people, and everyone there is so kind and welcome. Our neighborhood crew is tight! We' re always hanging out together, you know Just running wild, chilling by the lake, or bouncing between each other's houses. Honestly, I know what really matters about these village trips. It's not the cool places we see—it's spending time with the people I love. That's the real treasure of life.”
His words made me recall my own grandparents. I realized I hadn't seen them for years. But still, it's a pleasure to be there... we had big long gardens and a big multi-story house.
The next day, over breakfast, I mustered up the courage and asked my parents, “Can we visit grandparents this summer after exams ” Dad replied hesitantly, “Oh, that's unexpected.” Mom was surprised. “Well, you know it gets really hot there this time of year.” After a short pause, Dad gave a small sigh and met my hopeful gaze. “However,” he said, “if you perform well in exams, we'll make the trip.”
For the next six weeks, I threw myself completely into my studies. My mom was amazed by this sudden transformation in me. Soon came the long-awaited exam results.
Paragraph 1: I rushed home and immediately handed my parents my score card and a note with “PLEASE”.
Paragraph 2: I saw my mom had tears in her eyes when leaving them.
高二英語月考(20250612)
KEYS:
聽力: 1-5 CACAC 6-10 BABAB 11-15 BCCBC 16-20 BACCA
閱讀理解: 21-23 CBC 24-27 BABD 28-31 BCCA 32-35 BCAD
七選五: 36-40 GBCFA
完型填空: 41-45 BCDAD 46-50 CBCDA 51-55 CBADB
語法填空: 56. into 57. breaks/ broke 58. an bining 60. platforms
61. what 62. and 63. promising 64. dramatically 65. is cast
單句語法填空：
66. embarrassing 67. Tolerance 68. cooperative 69. genuinely 70. criteria
71. applicants 72. swung 73. subscribed 74. certificate 75. qualified
應用文：
Dear John,
Thanks for your suggestion on using AI to finish the first draft of our paper. But after further consideration, I'm afraid it's not a wise idea.
Firstly, it goes against the purpose of project-based learning, which is to cultivate critical thinking and teamwork. Moreover, while AI can generate articles automatically and rapidly, it shows no creativity and imagination of our own, which means a complete absence of personality and uniqueness. Worse still, AI can misinterpret the meaning of the context, resulting in a lack of accuracy and precision of our paper.
So, I suggest we write the paper ourselves. We can start by brainstorming together to create an outline after generating some original and creative ideas. Then we can work independently on different parts, and work together to finalize our paper. I believe we can do a better job than AI.
Hope you can understand. Expecting our distinctive draft.
Yours,
Li Hua
讀后續寫：
I rushed home and immediately handed my parents my score card and a note with "PLEASE. " Upon seeing the high marks on my scorecard, they kept their word, nodding with a firm and delighted “yes.” Exclaiming with wild joy, I along with my parents, headed for my grandparents' house. On our arrival, we were greeted with Grandparents’ open arms, their faces beaming with happiness. The following week witnessed my family's simple yet pure pleasure. We appreciated the flowers shyly displaying their full blossom in the big long gardens and stayed in the cozy and multi-story home with grandpa narrating the behind-the-screen story. I was drowned in warm and heartfelt happiness, enjoying the sweet time spent with my grandparents. Despite the heating temperature, so immersed was I that I could barely believe it
was time to say goodbye.
I saw my mom had tears in her eyes when leaving them. She blinked hard, trying to fight back the tears spinning in her red-rimmed eyes but failed. Grandparents stroked her shoulder affectionately, blooming a warming smile to us and saying that it was the most pleased summer they had experienced. On the way back home, all the memories flooded in my mind. With all the scenes unfolded in my brain. I came to realize my best friends’ words nothing was more precious than family bond, constantly reminding us to cherish people we love, remembering them and restoring beautiful memory with them. Since then, we've been frequent guests of my grandparents' house, and every time I got there, I was savoring the real treasure of life - sharing time with the beloved ones.
聽力錄音稿
(Text 1)
W: Alex is going to meet me at the airport tomorrow. I can't wait!
M: Is he taking the subway or is he driving
W: He isn't going to take the subway. It takes too long.
(Text 2)
M: Where are the twins It's awful quiet around here!
W: They took a shower after jumping rope in the garden all morning, then had lunch and they are sleeping at the moment.
(Text 3)
W: What did you do last weekend
M: Umm, I spent most of the time at the gym.
W: How come
M: Well, I plan to enter a bodybuilding competition next month.
(Text 4)
M: Hello, Maggie Ferguson I'm outside your house now, 25 Hill Street. I have a package for you,but you' re not answering the door.
W: I'm not home. I'm at work. And I work on the same street, number 91. Can you bring it here
(Text 5)
M: I'm a better swimmer than you, Kelly!
W: Have you ever beaten Mark in a race
M: No, he is the fastest swimmer in our school.
W: Well, guess what, Frank, I beat Mark last week. So, what does that make me
(Text 6)
W: Hi. Do you have any tickets for the SeaRide Special tour today
M: Sorry. We' re sold out. It's a really popular tour this time of year because the penguins are passing through the area.
W: Oh, too bad. I'm leaving tomorrow morning, and I was really hoping to take one of your tours.
M: Well, the Island Exploration tour still has a couple of spots left.
W: Great! And that'll give me time to get something to eat before it starts. I see there's a coffee shop just down the street.
(Text 7)
W: What made you decide to become an author
M: Ever since I was a child, I have written stories. But I never dreamed I could be an author. I studied science at school and went on to become a doctor. It was only after having children of my own and telling them stories that I remembered how much I loved writing.
W: What do you write about in your novels
M: Many of my books focus on protecting the environment. I do lots of research for those and I love it when I get letters from readers telling me that my stories have changed the way they live and see the world.
(Text 8)
W: Did you know that some people live on bridges Look at these two pictures.
M: Oh yeah. This one looks very old. It's in Rome, isn't it
W: Well, it's actually in Florence, north of Rome. It's called the Ponte Vecchio, built in 1345.
M: But the bridge in the other picture looks newer.
W: Yeah, that's Neft Dashlari in Azerbaijan,60 kilometers away from its capital Baku.
M: It looks really long, and it looks like it has a lot of factories. Do a lot of people work there
W: Yes, they drill for oil from under the sea there. They decided that the workers needed somewhere to live, so they built a kind of “city” above the sea. The bridge is 30 miles long. That's about 48kilometers. They built houses, libraries, schools, and even a movie theater there. It even appeared in a James Bond movie.
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M: How long have you been working on the passenger ships, Vicky
W: Well, for about two years till now. And I've been on twelve different trips.
M: Do you like it
W: I do. We only have two-month contracts but the work is very varied. And often each trip has a different theme. I was on a trip to the Caribbean last year, which was for fans of musicals and lots of singers were there to entertain the guests. Several of them were stars in the old days.
M: So, what's the next step in your career
W: Well, obviously, I don't want to wait tables for the rest of my life. I have a lot of free time on board the ship, so I' ve been doing a training course with an online university.
M: On what
W: Psychology. I want to help people. I've been listening to people telling me their problems for years in the tourism industry!
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W: Hi, everyone. I was so happy to tell you about my remarkable year, which I'd describe as a grand adventure. It's tricky to know where to start, so I think I'll just begin at the very beginning. That was when my dad decided to take our family on a trip around the world. He started planning it last January, but we didn't leave until July, after my exams in June. During my gap year, I wanted to keep my mind engaged, so Miss Barnes, my old geography teacher, and Mr. Green from my amazing maths classes, kept in touch with me and provided plenty of assignments. My dad wanted to give us experience of things you can't get from books or TV programmers. You know, things like the amazing smells coming from the Indian street food markets or the breathtaking light you encounter in deserts. He was right. In the Sahara it was amazing! And the real experience of meeting and making friends with people from diverse cultures was invaluable.
Some people might argue that it wasn't a good idea for my parents to take us out of school for a year. But I think it was a wonderful opportunity. Having connections in all those countries has been incredibly enriching. Travelling is a great thing, and I hope you all have the chance to do a lot too.

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