1、安溪一中、养正中学、惠安一中、泉州实验中学2020年春季高二年期末联考考试科目：英语 满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟命题者： 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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 is the man going to do first? A. Feed the dog. B. Walk
2、 the dog. C. Clean the dog house. 2. What is the woman related to Mr. Collins? A. His manager. B. His client. C. His secretary. 3. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A public service. B. A restaurant. C. The mans friend. 4. When will the man see Dr. Owen? A. On Friday morning. B. On Wedn
3、esday afternoon. C. On Tuesday morning. 5. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a bakery. B. In a rose garden. C. In a clothes store. 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。听下面一段对话，回答第6
4、和第7两个小题。6. What does the woman think of the yellow earrings? A. Too big.B. Expensive.C. Perfect.7. What will the man buy for the woman? A. The red earrings. B. The blue necklace. C. The yellow necklace. 听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。8. What happened to the woman? A. She lost the cleaner. B. She damaged the fr
5、idge. C. She couldnt get on the Internet. 9. What did the robot do for the woman? A. It repaired the computer. B. It cleaned the outside windows. C. It picked up the dirt in the room. 听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。10. Why does the man call the woman? A. To get some directions to her office. B. To confirm th
6、e meeting place. C. To ask her to pick him up. 11. How much does it cost the man by taxi? A. About $5. B. About $20.C. About $30. 12. What time will the speakers have a meeting? A. At 2:30. B. At 3:00. C. At 3:30. 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。13. When will the man meet Tanya Dolan? A. On Monday. B. On Tues
7、day. C. On Wednesday. 14. Why is the man going to Paris? A. To conduct business. B. To meet his manager. C. To take a vacation. 15. How will the man go to Paris? A. By train. B. By car. C. By air. 16. What do we know about the mans flight back to LA? A. It is a non-stop flight. B. It will be by way
8、of Paris. C. It has a stopover (中途停留) during the journey. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。17. What did the man study in university? A. Law. B. Medicine. C. Economics. 18. What fruit has something in common with cocoa beans? A. Apples. B. Bananas. C. Grapes. 19. What is the most difficult part of making chocol
9、ate? A. Melting it correctly. B. Cooling it in time. C. Testing it regularly. 20. What is the speakers key to success? A. Growing high-quality cocoa beans. B. Keeping a diary of his experiments. C. Trying to test various chocolate. 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和D
10、四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AWalter Peak High Country Farm, on the western shores of Lake Wakatipu is famous in history. Its sheltered bays were used as camping sites by Maori travelling to the Mararoa and Oreti Rivers on Moa hunting and gathering expeditions.Things to do Situated on picturesque Lake Wakatipus wes
11、ter shores, the farm is the perfect place to spend a few relaxing hours. The Farm Tour itself is a wonderful experience for the whole family, with something to keep everyone entertained and happy. Our rural host will meet you after you leave the steamboat and take you for a walking tour of the farmy
12、ard. The first stop is the holding to help feed the sheep and deer, and even get up close to the Scottish highland cattle. Then walk slowly through the lakeside gardens to the charming Colonels Homestead for morning or afternoon tea. Afterwards the farmer will lead you over to the shearing shed (剪羊毛
13、棚) where you can watch the farm dogs rounding up sheep on the hills, and see the farmer cut the wool off a sheep. You will then board the steamboat for your cruise back to Queenstown.Ticket Information Child Ticket $ 22. 00 Adult Ticket $ 77.00 Visitor InformationOpening Time: 10 a.m. Closing Time:
14、4 p.m. Additional Information All tickets purchased at MyFun must make a booking at +64-34418166. Please mention your MyFun barcode (条形码) number when making your booking. Please print out your voucher (收据) and take along with you to the attraction. Tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of pu
15、rchase. 21. What can you do during the Farm Tour?A. Ride on the farm. B. Feed the chicken.C. Have morning tea. D. Cut the wool off a sheep.22. How much should parents with a child pay for the Farm Tour?A. $99.B. $ 121.C. $ 176.D. $198.23. What should the visitor who has bought tickets at MyFun do?A.
16、 Take the voucher to the Farm.B. Call +64-3441-8166 to print out your voucher.C. Tell the Farm your MyFun barcode number.D. Use the tickets after a year. BWhen it comes to the most famous 20th century painters of the United States, Grandma Moses should be mentioned, although she did not start painti
17、ng until she was in her late seventies. As she once said to herself: “I would never sit back in a rocking chair, waiting for someone to help me”. No one could have had a more active old ageShe was born on a farm in New York State, one of five boys and five girls. At 12 she left home and was in domes
18、tic service until at 27 she married Thomas Moses, the hired hand of one of her employers. They farmed most of their lives, first in Virginia and then in New York State, at Eagle Bridge. She had ten children, of whom five survived; her husband died in 1927Grandma Moses painted a little as a child and
19、 made embroidery (刺绣) pictures as a hobby, but only changed to oils in old age because her hands became too stiff to sew and she still wanted to keep busy and pass the time. Her pictures were first sold at the local drugstore and at a market and were soon noticed by a businessman who bought all that
20、 she painted. Three of the pictures were exhibited in the Museum of Modern Art, and in 1940 she had her first exhibition in New York. Between the 1930s and her death, she produced some 2,000 pictures: careful and lively portrayals of the country life she had known for so long, with a wonderful sense
21、 of color and form. “I think really hard till I think of something really pretty, and then I paint it” she said 24. What can we learn about Moses?A. She stopped painting in her late seventies.B. She still led an active life when she was old. C. Her marriage life was not happy. D. She painted oils as
22、 a child.25. What did Grandma Moses spend most of her life doing?A. Embroidering. B. Nursing. C. Farming. D. Painting.26. What does the underlined word “portrayals ” in last paragraph mean? A. Directions. B. Stages. C. Surveys. D. Descriptions. 27. Which of the following would be the best title for
23、the passage?A. Grandma Moses: the Best Woman PainterB. Grandma Moses and Her Farm LifeC. Grandma Moses and Her ExhibitionD. Grandma Moses: A Famous Woman Painter of 20th CenturyCDolphins are universally regarded as some of the cleverest creatures in the world. In captivity (圈养), they can be trained
24、to complete complex tasks such as jumping through hoops and somersaulting through the air.But their intelligence doesnt stop there. In a recent study of cetaceans (鲸目动物) - a group of animals that includes dolphins and whales - researchers created a list of intelligent behaviors observed in 90 differ
25、ent cetacean species, reported the Guardian. For example, the smartest cetaceans hunt in groups, share knowledge through mimicry (模仿) and even care for each others children. Some even consider their behavior to be human-like.“There is the saying that it takes a village to raise a child seems to be t
26、rue for both whales and humans,” Michael Muthukrishna of the London School of Economics, co-author of the study, told the Guardian.However, cetaceans dont just use their brain power for survival. The study suggests that dolphins might even gossip. Thats because some species greet each other with spe
27、cific whistles, just as humans greet each other by name, the Guardian reported. Sometimes, a group of dolphins whistles the “name” of a dolphin that isnt there. Could they be speaking about their “friend” behind its back?For the researchers, dolphin small talk is a big deal. As they found that the m
28、ost social cetaceans also have the largest brains, they argue that cetacean intelligence developed to meet the demands of complex social groups.Known as the “cultural brain hypothesis (假设),” it had only been used to explain the intelligence of humans and other primates (灵长目动物). The new study aimed t
29、o find a common path way for the evolution of intelligence among biologically different species.“It is interesting to think that whale and human brains are different in their structure but have brought us to the same patterns in behavior, ” Luke Rendell, a biologist at the University of St Andrews,
30、told the Guardian.Indeed, we still have a lot to learn about our intelligent ocean-dwelling neighbors.“We dont have to look at other planets to look for aliens,” Muthukrishna told the Guardian, “because we know that underwater there are these amazing species with so many parallels to us in their com
31、plex behaviors.”28. The recent study was intended to _.A. learn more about intelligent creatures of the seaB. explain the intelligence of humans and cetaceansC. create a list of intelligent behaviors of different cetacean speciesD. see whether the intelligence of different species evolved in the sam
32、e way29. The implied meaning of the underlined part in Paragraph 3 is that _.A. villagers have the responsibility to raise any child in the villageB. like human beings, whales even help raise each others babiesC. cetaceans have social behaviors very similar to human beingsD. it is not easy for one v
33、illager to take care of his or her own child30. It can be inferred from the passage that _.A. it is unnecessary to look for aliens and do research into themB. some cetaceans have the same intelligence as human beingsC. both dolphins and whales greet each other with specific whistlesD. both dolphins
34、and whales have a lot in common with humans in behaviors31. What is the best title for this passage?A. Aliens living underwater B. A study of intelligent dolphinsC. Intelligent creatures of the seaD. Reasons for the intelligence of sea creatures DWhen there are some strangers in front of us, which o
35、f them will we trust?According to a new study in the online PLOSOne, people make their decisions to trust others largely based on their faces. Your appearance can do a lot for you, especially if you are in the financial industry. The more trustworthy you look, the more likely people will buy what yo
36、ure selling. Researchers from Britains University of Warwick Business School, University College London, and Dartmouth College, US, did a number of experiments. The research team used computer software to make 40 faces, from the least to the most trustworthy-looking. The study said that the differen
37、ce between a trustworthy face and one that isnt as trustworthy comes from features that look slightly angry or slightly happy, even when the face is at rest. However, a slightly happy face is more likely to be trusted. Researchers gave participants some money and asked them which face they trusted t
38、o invest the money for them. Then researchers gave some good and bad information about the people with these faces, and asked the participants again whom they trusted. The results showed that even if they got different information, the participants didnt change their choices. They were still more li
39、kely to invest their money with the more trustworthy-looking faces. Chris Olivola, one of the studys authors, said in the University of Warwicks press release: “It seems we are still willing to go with our own instincts about whether we think someone looks like we can trust them.”32. According to th
40、e study, which of the following faces is most likely to be trusted? A. An embarrassed face. B. A disappointed face. C. A smiling face. D. A nervous face. 33. What do we know about the experiments? A. Most participants gave their money to the trustworthy-looking faces. B. Researchers took photos of t
41、he 40 peoples faces in colleges. C. The trustworthy faces were given good information. D. Participants liked to choose the faces with good information. 34. Which of the following best explains “instincts” underlined in the last paragraph? A. Feelings rather than opinions or ideas based on facts.B. J
42、udgements that are easily changed by others.C. Good information that are given by people around.D. Opinions that grow out of social practice.35. What is the text mainly about? A. Why people trust a stranger with good appearance.B. People usually judge strangers according to their faces.C. How differ
43、ent information affects peoples decisions.D. Why the research team carried out the experiment.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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。In China, poetry is an important part of the curriculum and, with recent changes announced by the Ministry of Education, the number of poems
44、 students will have to memorize and recite is being increased from fourteen to seventy-two. Now, before you gasp in horror, lets think about the reasons why studying so many poems, especially ancient poems, is important.First of all, poetry is an essential part of traditional Chinese culture. 36 It
45、is also the key to understanding the thoughts and emotions that are common to everyone but which we may be unable to expressthe joy of Li Bai dancing with the moon, for example. Everyone has feelings of joy, love, loneliness, sadness and even anger. 37 38 In a few short lines, even something commonp
46、lace can become beautiful. Here is a poem called “Fog” by Carl Sandberg: The fog comes / on silent haunches (弓腰蹲着) / and then moves on. Yes, fog does move smoothly, silently and mysteriously like a cat, and Sandberg captures that feeling and image, and makes it beautiful. 39 After all, a poem is rea
47、lly just a song without music. Most ancient poetry, especially Western poetry, was actually spoken before it was written. Take Homers Iliad, for example. The story was apparently told for hundreds of years in palaces and on street corners before Homer wrote it down.The American poet Robert Frost sai
48、d, “Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words.” And poems are very concisethere is not a wasted word. 40 A. Few people read it for pleasure. B. Poems can also express beauty. C. Poetry is difficult to recite.D. Of course, to really appreciate poetry, it has to b
49、e read aloud. E. You are lucky that you now have seventy-two poems to learn! F. It is a pathway to understanding your history and your society.G. A good poem can put those emotions into words and bring us self-understanding.第三部分 英语运用（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和D四个选项中，
50、选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。A mother was criticizing her daughter after watching the girl wasnot good enough tocompete at a championship levelduring thedaily training in the gymnastics camp.The scene reminded me of my_41_of the day when one of my own gymnastic performances put me close to tears.My mother became
51、seriously ill when she was young, and she has_42_a wheelchair ever since. But she never let that_43_her. She has raised five children and has a career as well.One day I joined a gymnastics program at a nearby park. Before long, I was totally_44_in it. By 1972, I was on the National Gymnastics Team f
52、or the Olympic Games. I couldnt think of anything else but_45_a gold medal.Before the competition, all in my mind was_46_not to disgrace(使.丢脸)my country and myself. But, though I tried my best, I didnt win a gold medal. I was so_47_. When the winners were receiving_48_, I joined my parents in the st
53、ands, and we all cried. “Im sorry. I did my best, ”said me.She said nothing but ten words I never_49_, “Doing your best is more important than being the best. ” Suddenly I understood my mother_50_than ever before. She had never let her handicap(残疾)_51_her from always doing her best.Now I approached
54、the crying girl and put a(n)_52_around her. “Honey, ” I said. “I know you have done your best, and doing your best is more important than being the best. Im_53_you. ”She_54_at me with tears in her eyes. Maybe somewhere, someday, shell_55_those words along.41. A. experiences B. success C. regrets D.
55、memories42. A. needed B. made C. wanted D. expected43. A. control B. challenge C. discourage D. disturb44. A. confident B. absorbed C. involved D. trapped45. A. finding B. winning C. earning D. making46. A. determination B. satisfaction C. encouragement D. effort47. A. annoyed B. disappointedC. emba
56、rrassed D. worded48. A. applauses B. rewards C. gifts D. awards49. A. remembered B. ignored C. understood D. forgot50. A. faster B. better C. closer D. easier51. A. prevent B. save C. protect D. forbid52. A. arm B. hand C. ring D. scarf53. A. curious about B. concerned about C. proud of D. sure of54
57、. A. glanced B. smiled C. laughed D. shouted55. A. continue B. treat C. pass D. use第二节：（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Today our knowledge of food and what it does for our bodies is far 56 advanced than that of the old times. Now we know about vitamins and how each kind of v
58、itamin helps in the 57 (grow) of a particular part of our body. There are on the market all kinds of vitamins which one can take 58 (make) up for ones lack of certain important things. Of course, if we eat properly, the food that we eat will take care of 59 (we) bodies and so there is no need to tak
59、e any kinds of vitamins. Generally 60 (speak), everything we eat 61 (do) some good to our body, but if we eat too much of one kind of food and pay too little attention to others, we may have too much of one kind and not enough of others. Then we may be 62 trouble. We are often told that we must eat
60、some meat at each meal in order to get the necessary proteins (蛋白质). That is only 63 (part) true, for proteins are not found only in meat. They can also be got from some 64 (vegetable). The best advice about what to eat is that we should eat all kinds of food 65 never too much of any. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分
61、40分）第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）假如你是李华，你的英国朋友Frank将来你校参加国际中学生汉语夏令营(International Chinese Summer Camp)，请你写一封邮件告诉他相关信息，内容包括:1.表示欢迎； 2.介绍活动内容； 3.你的期待。注意：1.字数80词左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Frank, _ Yours, Li Hua第二节: 读后续写（满分25分） 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。The doctors sent my mother home to die. As a fifteen-year sur
62、vivor of breast cancer, she had suffered two heart attacks when advanced cancer was found in her lung. The doctor told me sadly, She has a few days, maybe a week. Her heart is weak and unstable. Mom had struggled to raise three daughters while holding a full-time job, yet worked hard to maintain a w
63、arm home for her family. My plan for Moms final days was simple: she would live with love, and die with grace.I took mother to my home, small but comfortable, which was a heaven to four cats and a dog. The animals had the run of my house. We equipped the bedroom with an electric hospital bed and an
64、oxygen machine, which frightened the cats. Id moved their furniture and the cats were annoyed. The dog, on the other hand, an immature dog with bad habits, was excited by all the changes in the house. He jumped up, barking. He is Otto who was not afraid of the hospital bed, the oxygen machine or the
65、 medical smells. Nor was he afraid of the weak woman who had scolded him. Otto jumped onto the foot of Moms hospital bed, and stayed. With the exception of eating and using the litter box, Otto never left Moms room.Days passed and Mom started to rally. “Not unusual,” I was told, “a rally is often a
66、sign of imminent death(回光返照)” I was heart-broken. But Otto would not give her up so easily. He used her improved condition to reposition himself from the foot of her bed to her side. Her thin fingers found his soft coat. He leaned into her body, as if holding tight the strings of her will to live. T
67、hough weak, she petted the dog and would not allow me to take him. Days turned into weeks and Mom continued to fight.注意：1所续写的短文的词数应为150左右；2续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。Paragraph 1：Once, after the nurses had gone for the day, I heard the sound of Moms voice coming from her room. _Paragraph 2：Three years late
68、r, Mom together with Otto is still here, medicines and nurses long gone. _ _安溪一中、养正中学、惠安一中、泉州实验中学2020年春季高二年期末联考参考答案一听力（共20小题，每题1.5分，满分30分）1-5 CCBAA 6-10 ABCBA 11-15 BBBCA 16-20 CACAB二阅读理解（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）21-23 CCA 24-27 BCDD 28-31 DBDC 32-35 CAAB 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）36-40 FG
69、BDE三完形填空（共15小题；每题1分，满分15分）41-45 DACBB 46-50 ABDDB 51-55 AACBC 四短文填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）56. more 57. growth 58. to make 59. our 60. speaking61. does 62. in 63. partly64. vegetables65. but五书面表达（满分40分）第一节（满分15分）Dear Frank,Learning that youll participate in the International Chinese Summer Camp, Im wri
70、ting to extend my warm welcome and inform you of some relevant information.Aimed at offering a platform for foreign students to develop an interest in Chinese, various activities will be arranged, ranging from learning basic Chinese characters to exploring the art of Chinese calligraphy. Appreciatin
71、g classic Chinese movies and poems will also add fuel to your enthusiasm.I highly expect the experience to be rewarding, perfectly mixing learning and fun. All the best! Yours, Li Hua第二节：读后续写（满分25分）Paragraph 1: Once, after the nurses had gone for the day, I heard the sound of Moms voice coming from
72、her room. I found her with the head of the bed raised, reading from the newspaper, with Otto in her arms, listening adoringly. I will forever cherish the memory of Ottos touching her face. Eventually, using a walker, Mom began to take walks through the house, followed by Otto. Where she rested, Otto
73、 rested. Where she moved, Otto shadowed. Somehow, Otto knew that during those days he became her dog child, giving her life purpose. Paragraph 2: Three years later, Mom together with Otto is still here, medicines and nurses long gone. When we saw the doctor a while ago, “I cant believe it, Lula,” he
74、 said. “I cant find your cancer and your heart is strong. When your daughter brought you to me, I thought you were a ship that had sailed.” Mom gives the credit to Otto, who continues to share his gift of lovea medicine more powerful than any drug a doctor could prescribe. 录音原文Text 1M: Before feedin
75、g the dog, Im going to clear up its house. W: Its about time. Look at the mess! It smells terrible. Text 2M: Make one copy of this document for me and twenty for other managers. W: OK, Mr. Collins. As soon as I send the e-mail to the important client, I will go to deal with this. Text 3M: The food i
76、n this restaurant is pretty good. And they also give the best service. W: Thats right. Have you been here before?M: No, but my friend Bob often comes here. Text 4M: Id like to make an appointment to see Dr. Owen on Tuesday morning. W: But hes not free then. What about Wednesday afternoon or Friday m
77、orning?M: I cant come any afternoon. I suppose Ill have to have the morning appointment then. Text 5W: Can I help you?M: Yes, Id like to buy a birthday cake for my mother. W: We have three sizes, small, medium and large with different styles. Which would you prefer?M: The size doesnt matter. But I w
78、ant something special. Do you have one in the shape of a rose?Text 6M: Oh, look at those earrings, Maria. Theyre perfect for you. W: These red ones? Red isnt a good color for me. M: No, the yellow ones. W: Oh, these? Hmm, its too big for me. M: Well, that necklace looks nice. W: Which one?M: That bl
79、ue one right there. How much is it?W: Its $1, 200. Thats too expensive. M: Hey, let me get it for you. Its your birthday present. Text 7W: What a day! First, I forgot to put the chicken into the fridge.M: What happened?W: I found it went bad when I prepared for my lunch. Then I tried to use my compu
80、ter, but I couldnt get a Wi-Fi signal. M: Oh, no!W: After that, I tried to use the cleaner. M: Let me guess. It didnt pick up the dirt. W: Worse! It spread dirt around the room instead of picking it up. M: Did you have your robot help?W: Of course. It helped me clean the outside windows. M: Thats re
81、ally amazing!Text 8M: Hi, Cathy. How are you doing?W: Im well, thanks Paul. How are you?M: Im fine. (10)Im just calling to get some directions from the airport for when I come to meet you next week. W: OK, well when you arrive, there is a taxi stand straight outside. It is probably your best choice
82、in terms of getting to my office from the airport. There is a bus as well which costs you only $5. M: OK, (11)but youd recommend a taxi, would you?W: (11)Yeah. M: (11)OK, and how much do you think that would cost?W: About $20. And it should take you more than 30 minutes to get to the office. M: (12)
83、So I will have plenty of time to make our three oclock meeting, then. W: Oh, yes. M: Great! Thanks very much. Bye!W: No worries. Look forward to seeing you. Text 9W: When are you going to Europe? Next week?M: Yes. (13)Im leaving Los Angeles on Monday. Then Ill work with Tanya Dolan in the London off
84、ice the next day. Im meeting my manager Sue Redman on Wednesday, and then Im going to Paris. W: Really? (14)Why are you going to Paris? On business?M: No. (14)Im taking a break. Im having two days off. W: Good idea. So, (15)how are you traveling to Paris? Are you driving?M: No, (15)Im taking a train
85、. W: Oh, right. M: Then Im staying in Paris for two nights. W: Great. So how will you go back to LA from Paris?M: Im going back to London on the train first. Then Im flying home on Saturday afternoon. W: OK. M: Im arriving in LA at midnight. W: So is it a non-stop flight between LA and London?M: No,
86、 Im not flying direct. Im by way of LA, New York, and London. Then, (16)on the flight home, Im changing in Chicago. Text 10M: Hi, my names Sam Conti and my job is making and selling chocolate. People often ask how I got into this business. Well, my parents wanted me to study medicine or economics at
87、 university, (17)but at the time I thought law might open more doors, so thats what I did. But life doesnt always work out the way you plan it. After college, I spent one year in South America, where I fell in love with growing cocoa beans. It is not an easy job, because cocoa beans can be easily af
88、fected by weathermuch more than other fruit like apples or bananas. (18)In fact, the beans are more like grapes, so each years crop is of a different quality. When I came home, I decided to open a small shop making and selling my own chocolate. That was hard work I can tell you, because so much can
89、go wrong with chocolate. (19)The hardest bit is melting it in the right way, but cooling it correctly isnt easy either. To learn the trade, I set about testing all the chocolate I could find. (20)Another thing I like to do is write up my experiments. I keep a diary for this. Its the key to my success.