1、 永春一中2020届高三(上)期初考英语试卷（2019.8）试卷满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟第一卷（选择题 共 100分）第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分 20 分)第一节听下面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. Windy. B. Sunny. C. Cloudy. 2. What time is it now? A. 4:40 pm. B. 4:4
2、5 pm. C. 4:50 pm. 3. Where does the woman want to go? A. A bank. B. A supermarket. C. A bookstore. 4. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. The mans accent. B. An English teacher. C. A trip to London. 5. How does the woman feel now? A. Happy. B. Confident. C. Disappointed. 第二节听下面5段对话或独白。每段对
3、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。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6. What day is it today? A. Thursday. B. Saturday. C. Sunday. 7. Why is the woman unavailable on May 15th? A. She will meet a friend. B. She has to mark the papers. C. She need
4、s to prepare lessons. 听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。8. What will the woman get for the man? A. A pillow. B. Iced water. C. A pen. 9. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Air hostess and passenger. B. Waitress and customer. C. Tour guide and tourist. 听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。10. What did the
5、 woman start learning in February? A. Ballet. B. Spanish. C. The guitar. 11. Why did the woman try different things? A. To kill her time. B. To prove her strengths. C. To inspire her children. 12. What does the man decide to do? A. Try some new things. B. Become a role model. C. Talk with his childr
6、en. 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。13. What does LinkedIn aim to do? A. Help people look for jobs online. B. Offer online service to business people. C. Encourage people to use the social media. 14. How can one be a member of LinkedIn? A. Share photos on LinkedIn. B. Be introduced by someone. C. Send an intr
7、oduction message. 15. When did Jeff Weiner become CEO of LinkedIn? A. In 2003. B. In 2007. C. In 2008. 16. What is the woman doing? A. Hosting a program. B. Introducing a website. C. Conducting a seminar. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。17. For whom did the speaker make cakes at first? A. Her colleagues. B. H
8、er children. C. Her friends. 18. What did the speaker decide to do five years ago? A. Work part-time. B. Bake in a cake shop. C. Start her own business. 19. How old is the speaker? A. 45 years old. B. 42 years old. C. 40 years old. 20. What are many women encouraged to do by the speaker? A. Teach ki
9、ds at home themselves. B. Develop their deep interest. C. Try to change their lives. 第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题:每小趁2分.满分30分)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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AIf youve always wanted to start your own herb or vegetable garden but dont have the yard space or the “green thumb” to pull
10、it off, theres now another option. The OGarden Smart is an indoor gardening system that grows up to 90 plants at one time20 of which are safe to eat.Strawberries, green beans, peppers, green onions, and cherry tomatoes are just a few of the fruits and vegetables the OGarden can grow. Up to 30 potted
11、 plants can be placed on a lower shelf, where the seeds are allowed to germinate (发芽). Once they germinate, the plants can then be moved to the turning wheel up above, which holds up to 60 plants at a time. It takes about 30 to 40 days to harvest the produce, depending on the type of plant grown.The
12、 system is self-watering and uses automatic LED lights to provide the right amount of sunlight, no matter what season it is. The only work thats required is planting the seeds and refilling the water tank once a week.The OGarden Smart is the second product introduced by company co-founders Pierre Ni
13、bart and Pierre-Etienne Bourget, of Quebec, Canada. The original OGarden appeared in 2017, and the Smart upgrade adds a few new features, including automatic watering, automatic LED lighting, and a water warning system. Some reviewers of the original OGarden commented that the system is easy to use,
14、 and that the vegetables taste better than store-bought produce.The OGarden Smart will set you back $859 Canadian dollars (about $650 USD) if you order it on Kickstarter at a discounted rate, but the companys founders are quick to point out that it will help you save money in the long-run. The syste
15、m lets you grow organic (有机的) produce at a small part of the price youd pay at your local grocery store.To see some of the buying options available, check out the projects Kickstarter page. Any orders that are placed will be delivered this May. 21. What is the OGarden Smart?A. A self-watering system
16、.B. A water warning system. C. An indoor gardening system. D. An automatic lighting system.22. What can you learn about the OGarden Smart from the passage?A. It can be used all year round. B. It grows up to 60 plants at a time. C. It is designed for people who have a yard.D. It moves the plants from
17、 the shelf automatically.23. The OGarden Smart can help you save money in the long-run mainly because of its_.A. automatic upgradeB. free after-sales serviceC. low energy consumptionD. harvest of organic produceBAs the Camp Fire continued, killing at least 85 people and displacing thousands more in
18、Northern California, Madison waited there. Gaylord, the Anatolian shepherd mixs owner, was not able to get to her home in Paradise, when the fire began to spread, meaning Madison was left behind. For weeks, all Gaylord could do was pray for Madisons safety, according to California-based animal rescu
19、e organization Paw Print Rescue.Sullivan, a volunteer with the organization, had already helped locate Madisons brother Miguel in a different city. But Madison was even more difficult to find. Sullivan spotted Madison a few times in a canyon (峡谷), apparently guarding his land, and put out fresh food
20、 and water regularly in hopes that the dog would turn up, according to a Facebook post by Sullivan. She even placed an article of clothing that smelled like Gaylord near the home “to keep Madisons hope alive until his people could return,” Sullivan wrote.When the evacuation (疏散) order was lifted las
21、t week and Gaylord went back to her homewhich had been ruined by the fireher prayers were answered: Madison was there, seemingly protecting what little remained of his familys home. “Well, Im so happy to report that Gaylord was allowed to return to her home today and THERE MADISON WAS! He had stayed
22、 to protect what was left of his home, and never gave up on his people!” Sullivan wrote in the comment on her Facebook post. “Im so happy Im crying as I write this! He didnt give up through the storms or the fire!” she added.Soon afterward, Madison was reunited with Miguel for the first time since t
23、he fire broke out. An emotional Gaylord said in an interview with the network that she was overcome with joy to see Madison waiting for her. She also expressed how grateful she was to Sullivan. Gaylord said fighting through tears, “You could never ask for better animals. He is the best dog.” 24. Wha
24、t did Madison do during the Camp Fire?A. He rescued Sullivan.B. He waited for Gaylord.C. He stayed with Miguel.D. He ran away from Paradise.25. Why did Sullivan place an article of clothing smelling like Gaylord near the home?A. To keep Madison warm.B. To get Madison to turn up.C. To help Madison re
25、member his owner.D. To encourage Madison not to give up.26. Where was Madison finally found? A. At his home. B. In a canyon. C. At a camp. D. In a different city. 27. What quality is emphasized in this story?A. Patience.B. Unity. C. Devotion. D. Wisdom.CLove the way you walkListen carefully to the f
26、ootsteps in the family home, and you can probably work out who is walking about. The features most commonly used to identify people are faces, voices and fingerprints. But the way they walk is also a giveaway.Researchers have used video cameras and computers to analyze peoples gaits, and are now qui
27、te good at it. But translating such knowledge into a practical identification system can be tricky. Cameras are often visible, are difficult to set up, require good lighting and may have their view blocked by other people. A team led by Dr. Ozanyan and Dr. Scully have been looking for a better way t
28、o recognize gait. Their answer: pressure-sensitive mats.Such mats are nothing new. They have been part of security systems. But Ozanyan and Scully use a complicated version that can record the amount of pressure applied in different places as someone walks across it. These measurements form a patter
29、n unique to the walker. The researchers turned to an artificial-intelligence system to recognize such patterns, and it seemed to work. In a study in 2018, they tested the system on a database of footsteps of 127 people. They found its error rate in identifying who was who was a mere 0.7%. And Scully
30、 says even without a database of footsteps to work with, the system can determine someones sex and, with reasonable accuracy, a subjects age.One application of the mat-based gait-recognition system might be in health care, particularly for the elderly. A mat placed in a nursing home or an old person
31、s own residence could monitor changes in an individuals gait that indicates certain illnesses. That would provide early warning of someone being at greater risk of falling over. Gait analysis might also be used as a security measure in the workplace, monitoring access to restricted areas, such as pa
32、rts of military bases, server farms or laboratories dealing with dangerous materials. Perhaps the most interesting use of the mats, though, would be in public places, such as airports. For that to work, the footsteps of those to be recognized would need to have been stored in a database, which would
33、 be harder to arrange than the collection of photographs and fingerprints that existing airport security systems rely on. Many aircrew or preregistered frequent flyers would welcome anything that speeded up one of the most tiresome parts of modern travel.28. What is mainly talked about in Paragraph
34、2? A. Research equipment.B. Research findings.C. Research assumption.D. Research background.29. According to Paragraph 3, the mat is used to _. A. collect dataB. ensure safetyC. determine ageD. analyse pressure 30. The gait-recognition system might be applied to _. A. monitor security work progress
35、B. detect potential health problemsC. keep track of travelling frequency D. warn passengers of possible dangers 31. The main purpose of the passage is to _.A. compare and educateB. examine and assessC. discuss and persuadeD. explain and informDEvery year migratory(迁徙的) bats travel from Mexico to Bra
36、cken Cave, where they spend the summer consuming insects that would otherwise hungrily eat common food crops. But the bats have been showing up far earlier than they did two decades ago.In a study, scientists at Rothamsted Research, an agricultural laboratory in England, used radar data from 160 U.S
37、. weather stations to analyze activity in the Texas bat colony from 1995 through 2017. They discovered the creatures were leaving their winter quarters in Mexico earlier and reproducing sooner. They were also astonished to find increasing numbers of bats overwintering(过冬) at Bracken Cave instead of
38、heading back to their cold weather quarters in Mexico. Overwintering is a sign that warmer temperatures change the bats annual rhythms, Rothamsted biologist Phillip Stepanian says.A separate study of migratory bats in Indiana, published last year, found that temperature variations affected arrival a
39、nd departure timeslikewise hinting at the potential influence of climate change. Joy OKeefe, a biology professor at Indiana State University and co-author of that study, says early arrival at their summer habitats(栖息地) could expose these bats to cold snaps(寒流), and they could freeze to death. Joy OK
40、eefe and her colleagues also found that changing bat migration times can also clash with rainfall patterns. Many insects that bats eat breed in seasonal lakes and puddles. If the bats arrive too early to benefit from summer rainfall and the resulting abundance of insects, they may struggle to feed t
41、heir pups(幼崽) or skip reproduction altogether, OKeefe says. She fears this shift could cause Midwestern bats to decrease toward extinction, which would be bad news for humans. “Declines in bat populations could have severe effects for crop success,” she says, adding that bats also “control significa
42、nt disease vectors, such as mosquitoes.” However, scientists are not certain that climate change alone is causing the Bracken Cave bat colony to migrate earlier. They have found a direct link between seasonal temperatures and bird migration, but bats are also influenced by factors such as changes in
43、 wind speed and direction. And there are other complications. “Bats are mysterious little animals that move mostly at night and are difficult to observe and track,” Stepanian says. “We have this conceptual picture of what might be happening, but really tying it to the cause is the next step.”32. Sci
44、entists at Rothamsted Research found that _.A. bats prefer colder weather B. bats delay their reproductionC. warming affects bat migrationD. radar can be used to observe bats 33. Joy OKeefe discovered that _.A. bats are used to living in rainfall seasons B. bats earlier migration might harm farming
45、C. insects reproduction helps to spread disease D. insects shortage makes bats reproduce earlier 34. What does the last paragraph want to tell us?A. Further research on the cause is necessary.B. It is difficult to observe and track bats. C. Climate change makes bats migrate earlier. D. Wind speed an
46、d direction affect bats.35. What is the best title for the passage?A. Bats habitats B. Endangered bats C. Bats schedule D. Bats, our good friends 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Man invented a number of means to cover distance cars, planes, radio, TV, computers, spaces
47、hips, etc. 36 Reading is real fun, isnt it? It is a fantastic journey into the past or the future, a true love story or a serious novel to challenge your thoughts, a detective or something funny if you like humour.You could see a lot of people, old and young, reading in many different places in a pa
48、rk or on a bus, in a plane or on a beach. It might be a magazine or a newspaper, a volume of poems or a lengthy novel. 37 They tell you a lot about life, people, and the fast changing world. They develop imagination, love for word and expression and awaken a wish in you to create something. It is ha
49、rd to imagine life without books. 38 We sometimes look through the book to see what it is about. We may just want to get the general idea from a newspaper article, a report, or a book in a bookshop. This type of reading is called skimming reading.Quick reading is also practiced when we want to get a
50、 particular piece of information, such as a date or a telephone number. This is called scanning. We scan timetables, telephone directories, dictionaries and web pages.But if we want to get the detailed information, we read slowly and carefully. This is called intensive reading, or study reading. 39
51、We consult dictionaries if necessary. We take notes to remember something important, such as a mathematical quotation (引证).Reading fiction, a novel or a favourite poem, is also intensive reading. It needs training and special skills to understand the entire content, the beauty of the expression. 40
52、It makes you laugh your head off or cry your heart out. A. You get involved in the story.B. Reading can be a social activity.C. We read in many different ways and at different speeds.D. Books help you understand the world and yourself better.E. Scanning is used when we need to locate special informa
53、tion.F. But up till now, there has been only one way to cover time books.G. In the latter case we check the meaning not to misunderstand something.第三部分：语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I was studying chemistry at college because my family though
54、t it was the key to success. One day, my professor took me aside and asked a very simple question, “Why are you in my class when its obvious that you have little or no 41 in chemistry?”I came up with an explanation by 42 pressure from my dad, but he knew it was just a /an 43 excuse. He gave me the f
55、ollowing advice.“Success can only be measured by oneself, and each of us is 44 . Your success will not be the same as mine, as your neighbors or your parents. There is no secret formula(公式), no examination you have to 45 , and no guarantee, but there is a secret ingredient 46 . To be successful in l
56、ife in the broadest sense, you must pursue your passion. 47 it is fixing cars or exploring the world, you must be passionate about your 48 and set a path to achieve it. Only then will you find true 49 .”Since I was just nineteen years old, that was pretty profound advice to 50 , but I knew instincti
57、vely (本能地) that he was 51 . I made a conscious self-examination of my short life to 52 where my passion was hiding. It was so 53 that even my kid sister could have told me my true passion was music. It was in my genes. I could play the piano by ear, but had 54 considered music as a hobby.Could I be
58、a successful musician? Or a songwriter? Or a music critic? There was only one way to find out, so I took my professors 55 and switched to the universitys music school. I studied harmony and composition, learned how to play a clarinet(单簧管) and 56 the symphony orchestra. I felt as though I was on top
59、of the world, and that 57 has never left me. Im now fifty-four years old, and a very happy and 58 man. As I look at the walls of my small office, I still get a thrill at seeing the records I 59 , the photos of the famous musicians I was lucky enough to play with, and the praises from many of the fin
60、est instrumentalists in the world who I am honored to call my friends.Life was a long journey, and not a/an 60 one, but I followed my passion and succeeded. 41. A. achievement B. doubt C. interest D. belief 42. A. blaming B. gathering C. overcoming D. reducing 43. A. accurate B. weak C. direct D. in
61、nocent 44. A. different B. perfect C. honestD. creative 45. A. designB. pass C. control D. stand 46. A. knowledge B. confidence C. passion D. effort 47. A. Unless B. Because C. While D. Whether48. A. study B. need C. goal D. gift 49. A. fortune B. friendship C. character D. happiness50. A. confirm B
62、. absorb C. remember D. seek 51. A. sensitive B. generous C. kind D. right52. A. choose B. report C. discover D. follow 53. A. likely B. obvious C. popular D. practical 54. A. only B. even C. neverD. seldom55. A. message B. lecture C. adviceD. view 56. A. helpedB. started C. hosted D. joined57. A. f
63、eeling B. experience C. expression D. appreciation 58. A. independent B. patient C. brave D. contented59. A. boughtB. madeC. received D. copied 60. A. easy B. good C. ordinary D. safe第二节 语法填空 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。There will be no bombs bursting in air on the Fourth
64、of July across some drought- stricken parts of the nation. 61 (face) with another season of drought and wildfire, some towns have canceled their fireworks shows on July 4th, but several communities are turning to drone(无人机)shows as 62 less dangerous alternative to organized fireworks.This technology
65、 found 63 (it) way to this years Olympics. After witnessing the drone shows 64 the one Intel prepared at the Winter Olympics, towns in California, Colorado and Arizona believed the alternative is 65 (safe) than fireworks in dry areas. It will be a 66 (fantasy) show of advanced technology. For 12 cen
66、turies fireworks were the only way to light up the night sky. Now we have the technology that allows us 67 (do) storytelling in the sky.One of the drone shows this year is 68 (take) place at Travis Air Force Base. Instead of fireworks, 500 Intel shooting star drones will light up the night sky. The
67、only problem is 69 there will be high winds. They are at the 70 （merciful） of winds, so windless conditions are best.第三节单词拼写（共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分）根据所给的汉语提示或者首写字母写出句子中所空缺的正确单词形式。71.Which of the following do most people _ （讨价还价）for ?72.Of the six people injured in the crash, only two _ (活下来）.73. Peter st
68、ood by me when I most needed it. Ill always _ （感激）that. 74.Yang Liwei and many other astronauts are all our respected _ (英雄）,who have made great contributions to our exploration in space. 75.The history of the city goes back to 650 years when the Maoris _（定居）in this area. 76.Even where parents no lo
69、nger live together, they each continue to _ _ _ （为. 负责) their children. 77.She _ _ _ (凝视）on the pictures on the wall when she was at the exhibition. 78.Did your speech _ _ _ （被理解） the audience?79.Meetings and phone calls _ _ (占据）a large part of the day when he was in the company.80.All the party mem
70、bers are supposed to _ _ _（为人民服务）heart and soul.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分30分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题； 每小题1分， 满分10分）此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线（_），并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：每处错误及其修改均仅限一词。只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。 Our school is holding an activi
71、ty to help a school in the poor area, which not only help the students there enrich their lives but also enables us to feel the joy of sharing and appreciate it what we have by helping others.Here is that we can do. First, we can donate our using books, clothes, basketballs, electronic products and
72、so on to them. Second, we can write letters to them regular to share opinions and make friend with them. In addition, invite them to our homes to spend holidays is a good way, where may give them some unforgettable experiences. You all are welcome to join in the activity do what you can to make the
73、better world for us all!第二节 书面表达（满分 20 分） 假定你是李华，是你班的英语课代表。本学期初，新外教 Steve 想了解同学们对口语 课的建议。请你代表班级给他写一份邮件，内容包括： 1. 感兴趣的话题； 2. 授课方式； 3. 考试形式。 注意：1. 词数 100 左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Steve, _Yours, Li Hua 永春一中2020届高三(上)期初考英语参考答案（2019.8）听力理解：15BABBC610AACAB 1115CABBC 1620ABCAC阅读理解： 21-23:CAD 24-27：BDAC
74、28-31: DAB D 32-35:CBA C 36-40: FDCGA完形填空：41. -45: CAB AB 46-50:CDCDB 51-55:DCBAC 56-60:DADBA语法填空：61.Faced 62. a 63. its 64. like 65. safer 66. fantastic 67. to do 68. taking/to take 69. whether 70. mercy单词拼写：71.bargain 72.survived 73.appreciate 74.heroes 75.settled 76.be responsible for 77.fixed he
75、r eyes 78.get across to 79.took up 80.serve the people One possible version Dear Steve, How are you these days? Im writing on behalf of my class to inform you of our expectations of your oral English class this semester. When it comes to our favorite topics, we find those concerning campus life in y
76、our country the most appealing. For example, were curious to know if high school students in your country also struggle with a college entrance exam as we do here in China. In terms of teaching approaches, besides giving us speeches, we would prefer it if you could involve more of us in your class a
77、ctivities. As for the final exam, were wondering if there could be a different way to evaluate our competence, whether its a group presentation, a debate or a drama performance. Thank you for taking our suggestions into consideration and hope well have a good time together. Yours, Li Hua短文改错：Our sch
78、ool is holding an activity to help a school in the poor area, which not only help the helpsstudents there enrich their lives but also enables us to feel the joy of sharing and appreciate it what we have by helping others. Here is that we can do. First, we can donate our using books, clothes, basketb
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80、 all are welcome to join in the activity do what you can to make the better world for us all! to a录音原文：Text 1M: I missed the weather report this morning. Did you hear it?W: Yes. It said today is partly cloudy with a strong wind from the northwest. But the wind will stop this evening. And tomorrow yo
81、ull see lots of sunshine. Text 2M: Good afternoon. Do you have the time? I left my mobile phone at home. W: Well, my watch says it is a quarter to five, but its five minutes fast. Text 3W: Excuse me. Could you tell me how to get to Wal-Mart supermarket?M: Well, see the bank? Just turn left there, an
82、d then go over the bridge and turn right at the bookshop. Youll find it. Text 4M: I hear you are having a new English teacher. Where does he come from?W: I dont know, but his accent sounds like a Londoner. Text 5M: Hey, Lisa. You dont look happy. W: Yeah. Its the photography competition. I was confi
83、dent I would win. ButM: Come on, Lisa. We all like your pictures, anyway. Text 6M: Would you like to have dinner with us on Saturday evening?W: Erlet me see. Its May 15th, the day after tomorrow, isn t it?M: Yes, any plans?W: Yeah, so Im afraid I wont be able to as Im going to meet a friend at the a
84、irport that evening. Thank you very much.M: Well, what about Sunday evening? I dont think you have to prepare lessons for the coming week. W: Oh, yes. Ill be free that day after I mark the students papers. Thatll be convenient. Thanks for your invitation. M: OK. See you. Text 7M: Could I get a blank
85、et, please? W: Certainly, sir. Would you like a pillow as well? M: No, thank you. But could you lend me a pen to fill out this form?W: I dont have one on me right now, but Ill get one for you. M: Thanks. And could I have some water?W: Sure, would you like ice in that? M: No, thank youOh! Do you know
86、 when we will be landing? Im looking forward to getting to Florida where theres a lot of sunshine and I can enjoy swimming. W: Take your time, sir. In about 2 hours. Text 8M: Mrs. Hall, how do you usually spend your free time?W: Now I usually spend my free time trying something new. (10)In January t
87、his year I started ballet lessons. In the following month, I started Spanish classes. In March I tried the guitar. And in April I started circus school. M: Why did you decide to try so many new things?W: (11)I wanted to be a role model for my three sons and two daughters. I think being a role model
88、for them is important for me. M: So what do you want them to know?W: I want them to know that its really never too late to learn and do new things. Life is not very long, so we need to live it to the fullest. M: I agree. W: (12)So do you like trying new things?M: (12)Not in the past. But now I know
89、its time to make a change. Thank you, Mrs. Hall. W: Youre quite welcome. Text 9W: (16)Good evening, Im Mary Bradley. On todays program, our special guest is Reid Hoffman, the man who started the amazingly successful and popular website LinkedIn. So Reid, you were the first CEO of LinkedIn. Tell us a
90、 little about your website. M: (13)We basically provide a professional networking service, aimed at those looking to make connections within the business community. W: Oh, so its like Twitter or Facebook for people looking for jobs, sharing photos, meeting people or chattingthat kind of thing?M: Not
91、 exactly. As a networking service, of course you can meet people and chat with one another. Photos can be shared as well, (14)but in order to make connections, you need to be introduced by someone else first. W: So, if we didnt know each other, I would need someone who does know you to send an “intr
92、oduction” message first, and you could either accept or reject it?M: Thats right. W: In my notes, it says your website started in 2003. It only took you three years to make money, and by 2007, you reached ten million users. Tell us about the most recent changes in your company. M: (15)Jeff Weiner to
93、ok over as CEO in 2008. Thanks to his hard work, we now have over five hundred million members from two hundred countries. W: (16)Thank you for your coming to our studio this evening, Reid. Text 10W: Many of customers asked me how I began making cakes. Now Id like to share how I began my career as a
94、 cake maker. (17)I started off making cakes for my kids and quickly realized that baking provided me with a creative outlet（表现机会） that had been missing from my work selling toys to children. I started posting pictures of my work on Facebook and soon developed a large following. Friends and friends o
95、f friends started asking me to make cakes for them, (18)so I figured I should give this a shot as a business! After two years baking at night while working in my office during the day, I decided to take the leap and go full-time with it. (18)(19)That was five years ago when I was already forty years
96、 old. I never looked back! Since then, the business has grown dramatically! It was clearly the best decision for me because it develops a creative side of me that had previously been unfulfilled. The added bonus is Im able to be home for my kids every day when they come home from school. (20)Many women who fear changing their lives have been inspired by my change.
