浙江省浙南名校联盟2022-2023学年高一英语下学期期中联考试题（Word版附答案）

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2022学年第二学期浙南名校联盟期中联考
高一年级英语试题
考生须知：
1. 本卷共8页满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2. 答题前，在答题卷指定区域填写班级、姓名、考场号、座位号及准考证号并填涂相应数字。
3. 所有答案必须写在答题纸上，写在试卷上无效。
4. 考试结束后，只需上交答题纸。
选择题部分
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）
回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。录音部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到客观题答题纸上。
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。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 did the woman do yesterday?
A. She got into trouble. B. She talked with her boss. C. She met the man for lunch.
2. Where does the conversation take place?
A. In a restaurant. B. In a shop. C. In a hotel.
3. What are the speakers talking about?
A. A kid. B. A pet. C. A garden.
4. What’s the woman’s top concern?
A. The battery. B. The camera. C. The storage.
5. How does the man sound?
A. Encouraging. B. Disappointed. C. Anxious.
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。
听下面一段材料，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. What will the man do?
A. Pass Janine a message. B. Change his stylist. C. Have his hair cut.
7. How much did the woman pay?
A. 20 dollars. B. 75 dollars. C. 200 dollars.
听下面一段材料，回答第6至第10三个小题。
8. How did Jane get the part?
A. She bought it from the store.
B. She ordered it on the internet.
C. She got it from the man.
9. What do we know about the part?
A. It looks strange. B. It doesn’t fit the engine. C. It has better performance.
10. Why did the part take a week to arrive?
A. It was from overseas. B. It was delivered late. C. It had a long production period.
听下面一段材料，回答第11至第13三个小题。
11. What does the man say about his present job?
A. It is boring. B. It is demanding. C. It is interesting.
12. What does the woman suggest the man do?
A. Try a new website. B. Have a chat with his boss. C. Travel as much as possible.
13. What will the woman do soon?
A. Travel overseas. B. Plan a vacation. C. Start her own business.
听下面一段材料，回答第14至第17四个小题。
14. What is the woman going to do?
A. Deliver a speech.
B. Choose some new books.
C. Give her friends an invitation.
15. How long will the woman stay in Paris?
A. For two weeks. B. For four weeks. C. For six weeks.
16. What did the man agree to do?
A. Go to Paris for the speech.
B. Take charge of the book club.
C. Write an introduction to a new book.
17. Why can the woman keep in touch?
A. She isn’t going far. B. She is happy to help. C. She is traveling by train.
听下面一段材料，回答第18至第20三个小题。
18. What is the main reason for the speaker’s running a marathon?
A. To keep herself healthy.
B. To challenge and prove herself.
C. To express her admiration for runners.
19. Why did the speaker change her training schedule?
A. She got sick. B. She was busy working. C. She preferred running alone.
20. How did the speaker feel in the end?
A. Exhausted. B. Proud. C. Regretful.
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Welcome to African Lion Safari! Enjoy a kind of Canada’s original safari adventure! Just a click away!
GATE ADMISSIONS
Ticket type May 6-19 May 20-Sept 4 Sept 5-Oct 8
Adult (13+ Years) $42 $49 $42
Child (3-12 Years) $29 $36 $29
Infant (2 & Under) FREE FREE FREE
Accessibility
African Lion Safari is devoted to providing a high level of customer service to all of its visitors, including people with disabilities. The park makes every effort to provide its goods and services in a way that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities.
NO PET POLICY
To ensure the health and safety of visitors’ pets, our animals, employees and other guests, African Lion Safari does not permit pets of any kind on its property. Visitors who arrive with a pet will have to leave their animal in a shaded center.
VEHICLE RESTRICTION
For the health and safety of our animals, visitors and staff, please ensure you are aware of the vehicles not permitted in our drive through Game Reserves prior to your arrival.
FEEDBACK
The goal of African Lion Safari is to meet and surpass customer expectations. If you have any additional questions on any of the policies outlined in the Park Accessibility Guide, please contact the Main Office at (519) 623-2620 or by email admin@lionsafari.com.
21. How much is it if a couple with a third-grade pupil go there in summer?
A. $84. B. $98. C. $134. D. $126.
22. Which of the following is true in African Lion Safari?
A. The park is inaccessible to the disabled.
B. Visitors with pets are admitted to the park.
C. Customers can drive cars through the park.
D. The park is helpful when customers are in need.
23. Where might the text be taken from?
A. A story book. B. An Internet website.
C. An animal magazine. D. A travel brochure.
B
I still remember my friends giving me the advice: Try something new. I was stressed and, of course, also on my phone too much. I was writing about food for work, so cooking didn’t really count as a hobby anymore, nor did reading, nor socializing, especially since all of my friends worked in my industry. I needed something in my life that existed apart from all that.
“Maybe something you can do with your hands.” The suggestion felt like an escape exit: Maybe a hobby could free me from my work. Cooking had once been the thing I did to relax when I got home from work, the thing I was curious about, and the thing that made my brain away from its standard complaints. The kitchen had once been a release, but now it was part of my professional life. It needed a replacement. A few months later, I dutifully signed up for a ceramics (制陶艺术) class at a studio near my apartment.
At the studio, I started as a lazy learner, but after a few months I became addicted, signing up for more classes when my term ended. I had a place to go in my free time and something to be curious about, and my goals were unrelated to outer forces: a boss, a job, a market, a reader. Unlike with writing, my progress was quantifiable (可量化的): Now I can make a vase this tall. Now I have made a pot. Now my handles are beautiful. Now I have made two things that more or less look like a pair.
Finally finding a hobby that was just for my own enjoyment was a release. I enjoy having something to do that didn’t involve a screen and therefore felt far from the style of work to which I was most accustomed – hands covered in clay cannot swipe (滑屏) very well. Making time for this also means carving out time, for creation and inspiration, and also for the rest that is required for me to reflect on my life. It is something more than a new hobby. This is the peace that everyone needs in our life.
24. What does the underlined sentence in the first paragraph mean?
A. Cooking meant a lot to her. B. Cooking was her cup of tea.
C. Cooking wasn’t a hobby that mattered. D. Cooking wasn’t really a hobby for her.
25. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?
A. The author is too lazy to learn ceramics. B. The author enjoys the hands-on classes.
C. The author is tired of ceramics classes. D. The author spends much time writing.
26. How does the author feel with the new hobby?
A. Calm. B. Confident. C. Excited. D. Energetic.
27. What’s the writing purpose of this text?
A. To introduce an interesting hobby. B. To share a story about a new hobby.
C. To show the benefits of having a hobby. D. To help readers choose a new hobby.
C
When the winds begin to rise over Bali Island, the sky will be decorated with colors that announce the arrival of kite season.
It’s a summer activity that brings back joyful memories of childhood to Balinese photographer Putu Sayoga. As a young boy, he’d watch elder kids pull kites through rice fields near his village after harvest season. When the winds didn’t come, the boys would whistle loudly, acting out stories of Rare Angon, the name of a character in Balinese epic story respected by kite flyers. According to the legend, his magical flute beckoned (召唤) the winds. Kites that dance in those sudden strong winds are said to help farmers keep harmful insects away from their harvests.
In the early 1970s, foreign visitors began flooding into Bali’s white sand beaches and in 1978 the island launched an annual kite festival that quickly grew into a large competition. Three styles of kite take flight at the festival: the long-tailed bird; the fish, perhaps the most popular; and the leaf, considered the toughest to fly because of earlier preparation.
The COVID-19 pandemic put off the kite festival in Bali Island. But in the absence of tourists, Sayoya rediscovered the beauty of kite flying without earlier preparation. One day, Sayoga spotted a colorful gathering overhead. Down a small side road, he found an illegal festival. The police had forced the kite flyers to leave the beach, so they had to remove to a rice field. Sayoga asked if he could film it and they agreed - so long as he focused his camera on the kites and not their faces.
This year, the official kite festival has returned to Bali’s beaches, but informal festivals, like the one Sayoga photographed, have also stuck around again. For Sayoga, who had long avoided the overcrowdedpre-pandemic festivals, these gatherings have helped him rediscover the entertainment he loved as a child. Now when he goes to see the kites fly, he may intentionally leave his camera at home.
28. Why do people fly kites in the festival in Bali’s legend?
A. To protect crops from harmful insects. B. To celebrate Balinese harvests.
C. To act out stories of Rare Angon. D. To leave good memories to children.
29. What can we know about flying kites in the passage?
A. Foreign tourists flood into Bali for the kite festival.
B. The competition is based on the three styles of kite.
C. The pandemic did not reduce people’s love for flying kites.
D. The police in Bali had the right to stop people flying kites.
30. What does the underlined “stuck around” mean in paragraph 5?
A. Improved. B. Appeared. C. Functioned. D. Stayed.
31. Which sentence does Soyaga agree with according to the text?
A. Illegal kite festivals should also be encouraged.
B. Crowded festivals could bring in more entertainment.
C. Cameras should be placed on the kites instead of faces.
D. Recording kites gives way to watching them flying.
D
A heat wave roasted millions of people across the Pacific Northwest, claiming hundreds of lives. Climate change has made heat waves like this one more frequent and intense than those from any other point in recorded history. A study published in the journal Nature Climate Change found global warming responsible for 37 % of heat-related deaths between 1991 and 2018.
The following is what happens if you’re one of the next people whom extreme heat kills, according to W. Lawrence Kenney, an expert from Penn State University. First, your brain sends messages to encourage sweat production. Then your heart starts beating faster to pump blood to the skin while blood flow is also directed away from your liver, kidneys, and gut. That’s your body attempting to make your skin hotter than the air outside, in hopes of creating a convection (对流) phenomenon that moves heat away from you.
If heat stroke (中暑) occurs, your body might get so hot and redirect so much oxygen-rich blood to the skin that it fails those vital internal organs. Surviving the organ failure that follows might require an emergency transplant. If your body fails to cool you down, its internal temperature might start to climb from a normal level of about 98 degrees Fahrenheit to somewhere closer to 104 degrees. At that temperature, the brain becomes affected and you may feel it start as a headache. Before long, you might not know where you are or what time it is. Left untreated, what follows is a series of organ failure that leads to all but certain death. And that’s just part of what we know about how extreme heat kills you.
“It’s important for people to understand that there’s still a lot we don’t know about heat stroke and who’s most likely to be harmed,” Kenney said. “That’s because we can’t study it in humans in the laboratory. A lot of what we know comes from studies on animal models, like mice and rats, or from postmortem examinations (尸检) of people who have died of heat stroke.”
32. Which organ will react to the heat wave immediately?
A. The skin. B. The heart. C. The brain. D. The liver.
33. What can we do first if heat stroke happens?
A. Prevent organs from failing. B. Try to cool down the body.
C. Attempt to treat the headache. D. Discourage sweat from producing.
34. What can we learn from Kenny in the last paragraph?
A. The study leaves much to be desired.
B. We should keep studying human deaths.
C. The study should have targeted at humans. `
D. The animal models studied are not reliable.
35. Which of the following can be the best title?
A. How heat strokes are developed. B. How we can keep organs function well.
C. How we can slow down global warming. D. How heat waves destroy the human body.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Everything from essays to exams is threatened by advanced artificial intelligence like ChatGPT, which can produce clear answers to complex questions. Educators are particularly concerned about students turning to AI tools like ChatGPT with their homework. One suggested solution is to make students write exam essays using pen and paper. ___36___
To stay competitive through their careers, students need to learn how to use AI writing tools properly to gain output. ___37___ As professionals working into the 2060s and beyond, they will need to learn how to deal with AI systems effectively.
In addition to the sound reasons for treating ChatGPT as an opportunity and not a threat, there are practical ones. It simply isn’t possible to effectively ban this technology. Many students can’t help using AI assistance while writing. ___38___ While there are tools aimed at judging text produced by AI, future versions of AI will get better at emulating (模仿) human writing-including the style of the particular person who is using it.
___39___ Some students, who use ChatGPT despite the ban, would avoid being found cheating in their writing, through luck or thanks to careful editing. Worse still, some students would be falsely charged with using ChatGPT, causing great stress and even leading to wrong punishment.
Writing is a skill worthy of great respect. But most students don’t have the desire to become professional writers. Instead, they are preparing for careers where they will write to further goals beyond the production of writing. As we do today, they will write to communicate, explain, request and persuade. ___40___
A. The ban of ChatGPT would also produce the injustice.
B. There is argument that the use of ChatGPT is good for education.
C. AI writing tools, when properly used, will help them do those things better.
D. Learning to write without AI does indeed promote focused, disciplined thinking.
E. But that’s wrong to ban students from using labor-saving and time-saving AI writing tools.
F. Besides, the AI writing tools will always be one step ahead of the tools to discover AI text.
G. They need to learn to compose well-organized essays using AI-produced text and traditional writing.
第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节：完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Ariel cycled to Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in New York last November, planning to go hiking and bird-watching. Suddenly she 41 a mute swan near the water’s edge. Ariel who had worked at the Wild Bird Fund rehab (康复) center knew mute swans can attack people. But as she 42 this one, it didn’t move.
She was certain that the bird needed 43 attention. She carefully 44 the swan, and held it in her arms. And then a thought 45 her: What do I do now?
Her best 46 was the rehab center, but that was across the East River and clear on the other side of town. How was she going to 47 a 17-pound swan on her bike all that way? 48 , some strangers driving by offered them a lift to a nearby 49 station.
On the subway, unexpectedly, 50 seemed particularly annoyed by the feathered 51 . Ariel called the rehab center on the way and an animal-care manager met them at the station and drove the bird, the bike, and the 52 to the center.
In the rehab center, staff members 53 that the swan had lead (铅) poisoning, caused by swallowing weights used on fishing lines. Finally they got the swan back up on her 54 . She even made a boyfriend at the center—another 55 swan.
41. A. spotted B. recognized C. observed D. admired
42. A. approached B. carried C. called D. hugged
43. A. mental B. physical C. medical D. emotional
44. A. picked up B. put up C. brought up D. pulled up
45. A. lightened B. challenged C. inspired D. struck
46. A. advice B. deal C. dream D. choice
47. A. ride B. transport C. send D. load
48. A. Hopefully B. Unusually C. Curiously D. Luckily
49. A. bus B. subway C. train D. gas
50. A. everyone B. anybody C. nobody D. someone
51. A. citizen B. tourist C. guest D. passenger
52. A. rescuer B. driver C. swan D. staff
53. A. determined B. suggested C. predicted D. imagined
54. A. head B. feet C. wing D. neck
55. A. annoyed B. attacked C. injured D. burnt
非选择题部分
第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第二节：（共 10 个小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
What’s the first thing that pops into your mind when you think of wheat straw? Most people would 56 (probable) just see it as a pile of waste in a farmer’s field. However, Wu Cui, an intangible cultural inheritor, can turn the straw left over from harvested wheat 57 beautiful functional artworks.
The earliest straw-weaving (草编的) products were discovered at Hemudu Cultural Ruins, a Neolithic cultural site 58 (locate) in Zhejiang province. Straw weaving is 59 method of manufacturing daily items or artworks. It 60 (list) as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008.
Wu explains the process of straw weaving: selection of materials is the first step of a complicated process that can take weeks, or even 61 (month), to complete. You need to sketch (素描) the piece on paper, 62 requires drawing skills. Next comes weaving, shaping and preserving of the work. Actually the 63 (hard) part is to make it lifelike.
In her view, straw weaving should respond to 64 (people) needs and preferences, while still drawing inspiration from traditional culture. Wu wants to dig deeper into local traditional culture and create cultural creative products by 65 (develop) the straw-weaving technique.
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节：应用文写作（共1小题，满分15分）
假定你是李华，为提高网络安全意识，你校将举办以“网络安全”为主题的英语演讲比赛。请你写一篇演讲稿参赛，要点包括：
1. 网络安全的重要性；2. 你的具体建议。高一英语学科试题 第8页 共 8 页
注意：1. 词数 80 左右；
2. 可适当添加细节，使行文连贯。
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第二节：读后续写 (共1小题；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。
Michael saw the trouble coming from all the way at the end of the school hallway. There standing by the stairs was Tom, the school bully, who enjoyed taunting (嘲讽) anyone he felt like at any moment. Hewas tall and strong, so few of the students who were picked on were willing to stand up to him and defend themselves. Michael was one of them.
When they met in the middle of the hallway, Tom walked directly toward Michael, stopped abruptly and snapped at Michael, “Hey, let me see those books!” A group of students watched as Michael held out the books he was carrying, trying not to tremble to show how nervous he was. Tom grabbed a math book, looked inside for a second, and then pushed the book at Michael, who dropped all the books he held. “Hey, those books are school belongings,” Tom barked, “so don’t let them fall to the floor!” Then he walked away, laughing loudly.
Michael’s cheeks turned red. Suddenly a hand appeared beside Michael and picked up a book as it slid away. Michael turned around and saw that it was Ramon, the school’s star baseball player. He couldn’t believe that Ramon was stopping to help him, as they had hardly spoken to each other.
“Thanks,” Michael sighed with relief. “It’s so confusing. I don’t know what his problem is.” Ramon said, “You need to find a way to end this conflict with Tom.” Ramon continued, “My grandmother used to tell me whenever I had a problem with someone, ‘You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.’”
Looking puzzled, Michael asked what it meant. “It means that being kind to your enemies may be more effective than being angry at them,” Ramon explained.
That night, Michael thought about the advice that Ramon had given him. It sounded like a good plan, but deep down Michael wasn’t very confident that it would actually work with Tom.
注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为120左右；
2. 请按以下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
The next day in school brought Michael’s usual trouble.
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2022学年第二学期浙南名校联盟期中联考
高一年级英语学科参考答案
一、听力
1-5 BCBCA 6-10 ABBCA 11-15 CACAA 16-20 BCBAB
二、阅读理解
21-23 CDB 24-27 DBAC 28-31 ACBD 32-35 CBAD
36-40 EGFAC
三、语言运用
41-45 AACAD 46-50 DBDBC 51-55 DAABC
56. probably 57. into 58. located 59. a 60. was listed
61. months 62. which 63. hardest 64. people’s 65. developing
四、书面表达
Possible Version 1:
Good morning, everyone! I’m honored to give a speech about “online safety” today. With more and more people relying on technology, online safety has become a critical issue that cannot be ignored.
To stay safe online, I’d like to suggest several ways. First, protect our privacy, which means we can’t give out our addresses or phone numbers. Then, don’t click on unfamiliar links. It can help keep us away from potential dangers. More than anything, never meet online friends alone.
Let’s think before we click. Thanks for your listening!
(88 words）
Possible version 2:
Dear judges and fellow students,2
I’m honored to speak to you today about “online safety”. With the development of technology, we are more exposed to the internet, which also means we face more potential risks.
To be safe online, it is essential for us to take some practical steps. Firstly, use strong passwords and change them regularly. Secondly, install anti-virus software on our devices. Lastly, be cautious when visiting suspicious websites.
Let's work together to create a safer and more secure online environment. Thank you for your listening!
( 88 words)
第二节：读后续写（满分 25 分）
One possible version 1:
The next day in school brought Michael’s usual trouble. As Tom came nearer, Michael wished he had Ramon’s protective arm to stop the bully from attacking. Then, suddenly Tom accidentally tripped and fell down, with his own armful of books going flying across the floor. For a moment, all was silent. The crowd of students in the hallway froze, waiting to see what Tom would do next. As Tom slowly stood up in embarrassment, an idea flashed into Michael’s mind. He bent down, quickly picked up Tom’s books from the floor, and offered them to him. Speechless, Tom was completely thrown by Michael’s act of kindness. He then took the books, muttering “Uh, thanks”, and fled. Ramon came up wearing a big smile and gave Tom a thumbs-up. “My grandmother would be proud of you,” Ramon said. “It’s just honey,” Michael grinned. “I hope it sticks.” (137)
One possible version 2:
The next day in school brought Michael’s usual trouble. Seeing Tom walking in his direction, Michael stopped involuntarily and clutched the book in his hands unconsciously. His first intention was to turn around and run away before he was noticed by Tom. Obviously, it was too late. Tom, wearing his usual bad smile, fixed his eyes on Michael. Suddenly, Ramon’s grandmother’s words crossed his mind. Plucking up his courage, Michael walked towards Tom and greeted him with a bright smile, “Good morning!” Tom was shocked by his friendliness, which he hadn’t experienced for a long time. Scratching his head, Tom squeezed an embarrassed smile, and hurried away with a red face for the first time. Bathed in the warm shining sunlight, Michael grinned, thinking to himself: honey really works better than vinegar. （123）
听力原文：
(Text 1)
W: Hey. I’m sorry, I couldn’t meet you for lunch yesterday. I had a meeting with my boss.
M: That’s okay, I understand. Was everything alright? Are you in trouble?
W: It’s okay, no trouble. It was just a regular meeting to go over my performance for the last quarter.4
(Text 2)
M: I’d like to order room service. I’m in room 574.
W: Certainly. What would you like?
M: I’ll have the steak. And to drink, a glass of cold tea.
W: We’ll send that up in about 10 minutes.
(Text 3)
M: Emma, we really have to find Mittens now! She’s been missing for hours. I’m worried she’s in trouble. Soon there’ll be more wild animals about.
W: Did you check the garden, or the field, James? She likes to play out there.
M: Of course, she’s such a silly cat … I’ll look again.
(Text 4)
W: I need a new smartphone. What do you have?
M: All kinds. What features do you want?
W: It needs a long battery life, a good camera, and lots of storage is the top priority!
(Text 5)
M: Hey, Katie, are you okay?
W: I’m just feeling a little down. I didn’t get the grade I was hoping for.
M: That’s tough. I had a bad grade last term but was able to increase it this time. I’m sure you can too!
W: Thank you. I think I just need some time to process it.
第一节到此结束。
(Text 6)
W: Hey Ted, have you seen my hair? I’ve just been to the hairdresser’s.
M: Yeah, it looks good, Jane. W: Thanks. They have stylists who specialize in straight hair! But they do all types, long, short, thick, thin …
M: I’ll let Janine know. She might be interested.
W: They offer a variety of services like cuts, styles, coloring, and treatments.
M: How much does it usually cost?
W: Prices vary from $20 to $200. I paid about $75 for a cut and style last time.
M: Wow, she can pay then!
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M: Jane, did you get the part from the store?
W: What do you mean, Jim?
M: You know, the one we needed for the engine!
W: Oh! I thought you meant, “Did I go there?” Yeah, I ordered it on their website!
M: Haha, oh I wondered why you were looking at me so strangely!
W: Yeah, I got the same part. It fits perfectly, right? It’s stronger, has better performance and it has a longer service life. M: The label says that it’s German-made. What does that mean?
W: It’s from Germany, Europe! That’s why it took a week! Even though it’s shipped on time.
M: These parts travel more than me!
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W: Hi, Adam. Glad we could get together ... So, how’s work going?
M: Pretty well. The thing I like most about my job is how interesting it is. However, I really want to travel overseas for work, but my company doesn’t have any international customers. So I’m starting to look for a new position.
W: You know, there’s a new job search website I heard about called EmployIn.com. You can even use it to search by amount of travel required.
M: That’s great! I’ll take a look tonight. And how about you? How’s work?
W: Actually, I’m planning on going into business for myself soon. Friday is my last day and then I’ll be my own boss!
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W: Hey Sam do you have a minute? I want to talk to you about something.
M: Sure, what’s up Veronica?
W: I’m going to be traveling abroad to speak at another book club about my new book. It’s in Paris, so I’ll be away for two weeks. I was wondering if you could take on some responsibilities for our usual club while I’m away.
M: Of course, I’d be happy to help out. What do you need me to do?
W: Thanks. Can you take care of choosing the next book and also invite four or six new members? It would be great if you could also lead the discussion while I’m away. I know it’s a lot, but it would be a good opportunity for you to be more active.
M: Definitely. I have a few suggestions in mind, and I have some friends who are also interested in reading. I’m happy to help.
W: That’s great to hear. I appreciate it. I’ll be taking the train to Paris, so I’ll be able to keep in touch if you have any questions. And don’t worry, I’ll make sure to catch up on everything when I get back.
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W: Good morning, everyone. Today I’d like to share with you my experience with running a marathon for charity. When I first heard about it, I was terrified and thought it would be impossible to achieve. But I decided to take on the challenge and prove to myself that I could do it.
Throughout my training I developed great admiration for runners and their love of running. I started to look forward to my runs and even ran to work some days! But then I fell ill and I had to change my training schedule. I was faced with the thought of running alone in the dark in a park, but I managed to focus on the small things like the sound of the birds and the leaves in order to stay focused.
On the day of the race, I was extremely tired and had to drag myself to the finish line. But when I crossed it, I felt a sense of achievement and pride. Despite the physical and mental challenges, I had achieved something I never thought possible.
I hope my story inspires you to challenge yourselves and take on something that may feel impossible. Thank you.