1、成都七中 2019-2020 学年度上期高 2020 届半期考试英 语考试时间：120 分钟满分：150 分注意事项：1. 考生务必将自己的姓名、考号填写在答题卡上；2. 作答时, 将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷和草稿纸上无效；3. 考试结束后, 只将答题卡交回。第一部分听力（共两节, 满分 30 分）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，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. When will
2、the mans mother probably arrive?A. At 3:30 pm.B. At 4:30 pm.C. At 7:00 pm.2. What does the man mean?A. He is waiting for someone else.B. He doesnt want to talk with Mr Miller.C. He doesnt have time now.3. What does the woman want to be after graduation?A. A lawyer.B. A teacher.C. A doctor.4. Where i
3、s Mr Davis now?A. At home.B. In his office.C. On his way to office.5. What is the man doing?A. Making a phone call.B. Making a visit.C. Making an appointment.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
4、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 题。6. What is probably related to the mans parking number “A1214”? A. The mans birthday.第 1 页，共 11 页B. The birthday of the mans son.C. The birthday of the mans wife.7. What is probably the woman?A. A security guard.B. A police officer.C. A resident.听下面一段对话，回答第
5、 8 至第 10 题。8. Where are the two speakers?A. On a bus.B. In a shopping district.C. At a street corner.9. Whats the largest building on the left?A. A bank.B. An office building.C. A store.10. What can we learn from the conversation?A. A hotel is beside the theatre.B. The man wants to buy some clothes
6、and food.C. The post office is just across the street.听下面一段对话，回答第 11 至第 13 题。11. Which of the following wont the speakers do on Saturdays?A. Have a picnic.B. Ride bikes.C. Take some pictures.12. What will the speakers do after having dinner with Mark and Mary?A. Go to dance.B. See a film.C. Go home.
7、13. When will the woman go to the museum?A. On Sunday morning.B. On Sunday afternoon.C. On Sunday evening.听下面一段对话，回答第 14 至第 16 题。14. Why does the woman want to travel after graduation?A. To find a good job.B. To enrich her experience.C. To see different places described in the books.15. According to
8、 the woman, how can we suit the changing environment?A. We should be independent.B. We should be willing to change.C. We should get to know different people.16. What will the woman learn while traveling?A. To help people.B. To respect people.C. To believe herself.听下面一段对话，回答第 17 至第 20 题。17. What did
9、Steve like when he was a boy?A. Playing outside.B. Writing his own story.C. Learning French.18. When did Steve begin his writing career?A. When he graduated from school.B. When he played out on the hill.第 2 页，共 11 页C. When he moved to a new school.19. What kind of writing did Steve enjoy?A. News rep
10、orts.B. Fantastic stories.C. Horror stories.20. Whats the main purpose of the speakers speech?A. To tell us he is very active. B. To sell his books.C. To tell us his life experience.第二部分阅读理解（共两节, 满分 40 分）第一节 （共 15 小题；每小题 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。AInspiring you
11、ng minds!TOKNOW Magazine is a big hit in the world of childrens publishing, bringing a unique combination of challenging ideas and good fun to young fans every month.What is so special about TOKNOW magazine?Well, it has no ads or promotions insideinstead it is jam-packed with serious ideas. TOKNOW m
12、akes complex ideas attractive and accessible to children, who can become involved in advanced concepts and even philosophyand they will soon discover that TOKNOW feels more like a club than just a magazine.Whats inside?Every month the magazine introduces a fresh new topic with articles, experiments
13、and creative things to makethe magazine also explores philosophy and wellbeing to make sure young readers have a balanced take on life.Sounds too good to be true?Take a look onlineevidence shows that thousands of teachers and parents know a good thing when they see it and recommend TOKNOW to their f
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15、ift PackIncludes a Mammoth Map, a Passport Puzzle Booklet, and Subscription Europe 60 Rest of the World 70Refund Policythe subscription can be cancelled within 28 days and you can get your money back.21. Why is TOKNOW a special magazine?A. Its serious and free from ads.B. It provides serious adverti
16、sements.C. It publishes popular science fictions.D. It combines fun with complex concepts.22. What does TOKNOW offer its readers?A. Online courses.B. Reports on scientific discoveries.C. Articles on a balanced life.D. Rich materials about varied topics.23. How much should you pay if you make a 12-mo
17、nth subscription to TOKNOW with gift pack from China?A. 70.B. 65.C. 60.D. 55.24. Subscribers of TOKNOW would get.A. free birthday presentsB. full refund within 28 daysC. membership of the TOKNOW clubD. chances to meet the experts in personBOne day when I was 12, my mother gave me an order: I was to
18、walk to the public library, and borrow at least one book for the summer. This was one more weapon for her to defeat my strange probleminability to read.In the library, I found my way into the “Childrens Room”. I sat down on the floor and pulled a few books off the shelf at random. The cover of a boo
19、k caught my eye. It presented a picture of a beagle. I had recently had a beagle, the first and only animal companion I ever had as a child. He was my secret sharer, but one morning, he was gone, given away to someone who had the space and the money to care for him. I never forgot my beagle.There on
20、 the books cover was a beagle which looked identical to my dog. I ran my fingers over the picture of the dog on the cover. My eyes ran across the title, Amos, the Beagle with a Plan. Unknowingly, I had read the title. Without opening the book, I borrowed it from the library for the summer.Under the
21、shade of a bush, I started to read about Amos. I read very, very slowly with difficulty. Though pages were turned slowly, I got the main idea of the story about a dog who, like mine, had been separated from his family and who finally found his way back home. That dog was my dog, and I was the little
22、 boy in the book. At the end of the story, my mind continued the final scene of reunion, on and on, until my own lost dog and I were, in my mind, running第 4 页，共 11 页together.My mothers call returned me to the real world. I suddenly realized something: I had read a book, and I had loved reading that
23、book. Everyone knew I could not read. But I had read it. Books could be incredibly wonderful and I was going to read them.I never told my mother about my “miraculous” experience that summer, but she saw a slow but remarkable improvement in my classroom performance during the next year. And years lat
24、er, she was proud that her son had read thousands of books, was awarded a PhD in literature, and authored his own books, articles, poetry and fiction. The power of the words has held.25. The book caught the authors eye because _.A. it contained pretty pictures of animalsB. it reminded him of his own
25、 dogC. he found its title easy to understandD. he liked childrens stories very much26. Why could the author manage to read the book through?A. He was forced by his mother to read it.B. He identified with the story in the book.C. The book told the story of his pet dog.D. The happy ending of the story
26、 attracted him.27. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. The author has become a successful writer.B. The authors mother rewarded him with books.C. The author has had happy summers ever since.D. The authors mother knew all about the miracle.28. Which one could be the best title of the pass
27、age?A. Mums Strict OrderB. The Charm of a BookC. Reunion with My BeagleD. My Passion for ReadingCChimps (黑猩猩) will cooperate in certain ways, like gathering in war parties to protect their territory. But beyond the minimum requirements as social beings, they have little instinct (本能) to help one ano
28、ther. Chimps in the wild seek food for themselves. Even chimp mothers regularly decline to share food with their children, who are able from a young age to gather their own food.In the laboratory, chimps dont naturally share food either. If a chimp is put in a cage where he can pull in one plate of
29、food for himself or, with no great effort, a plate that also provides food for a neighbor to the next cage, he will pull at randomhe just doesnt care whether his neighbor gets fed or not. Chimps are truly selfish.Human children, on the other hand, are naturally cooperative. From the earliest ages, t
30、hey第 5 页，共 11 页decide to help others, to share information and to participate in achieving common goals. The psychologist Michael Tomasello has studied this cooperativeness in a series of experiments with very young children. He finds that if babies aged 18 months see a worried adult with hands full
31、 trying to open a door, almost all will immediately try to help.There are several reasons to believe that the urges to help, inform and share are not taught, but naturally possessed in young children. One is that these instincts appear at a very young age before most parents have started to train ch
32、ildren to behave socially. Another is that the helping behaviors are not improved if the children are rewarded. A third reason is that social intelligence develops in children before their general cognitive (认知的) skill, at least when compared with chimps. In tests conducted by Tomtasell, the childre
33、n did no better than the chimps on the physical world tests, but were considerably better at understanding the social world.The core of what childrens minds have and chimps dont is what Tomasello calls shared intentionality. Part of this ability is that they can infer what others know or are thinkin
34、g. But beyond that, even very young children want to be part of a shared purpose. They actively seek to be part of a “we”, a group that intends to work toward a shared goal.29. What can we learn from the experiment with chimps?A. Chimps cooperate in certain ways.B. Chimps tend to provide food for th
35、eir children.C. Chimps like to take in their neighbors food.D. Chimps seldom care about others interests.30. Michael Tomasellos tests on young children indicate that they _.A. have the instinct to help othersB. know how to offer help to adultsC. know the world better than chimpsD. trust adults with
36、their hands full31. The passage is mainly about _.A. the helping behaviors of young childrenB. ways to train childrens shared intentionalityC. cooperation as a distinctive human natureD. the development of intelligence in childrenDHollywoods theory that machines with evil (邪恶) minds will drive armie
37、s of killer robots is just silly. The real problem relates to the possibility that artificial intelligence(AI) may become extremely good at achieving something other than what we really want. In 1960 a well-known mathematician Norbert Wiener, who founded the field of cybernetics (控制论), put it this w
38、ay: “If we use, to achieve our purposes, a mechanical agency with whose operation we cannot effectively interfere (干预), we had better be quite sure that the purpose put into the machine is第 6 页，共 11 页the purpose which we really desire.”A machine with a specific purpose has another quality, one that
39、we usually associate with living things: a wish to preserve its own existence. For the machine, this quality is not in-born, nor is it something introduced by humans; it is a logical consequence of the simple fact that the machine cannot achieve its original purpose if it is dead. So if we send out
40、a robot with the single instruction of fetching coffee, it will have a strong desire to secure success by disabling its own off switch or even killing anyone who might interfere with its task. If we are not careful, then, we could face a kind of global chess match against very determined, super inte
41、lligent machines whose objectives conflict with our own, with the real world as the chessboard.The possibility of entering into and losing such a match should concentrate the minds of computer scientists. Some researchers argue that we can seal the machines inside a kind of firewall, using them to a
42、nswer difficult questions but never allowing them to affect the real world. Unfortunately, that plan seems unlikely to work: we have yet to invent a firewall that is secure against ordinary humans, let alone super intelligent machines.Solving the safety problem well enough to move forward in AI seem
43、s to be possible but not easy. There are probably decades in which to plan for the arrival of super intelligent machines. But the problem should not be dismissed out of hand, as it has been by some AI researchers. Some argue that humans and machines can coexist as long as they work in teamsyet that
44、is not possible unless machines share the goals of humans. Others say we can just “switch them off” as if super intelligent machines are too stupid to think of that possibility. Still others think that super intelligent AI will never happen. On September 11, 1933, famous physicist Ernest Rutherford
45、stated, with confidence, “Anyone who expects a source of power in the transformation of these atoms is talking moonshine.” However, on September 12, 1933, physicist Leo Szilard invented the neutron-induced (中子诱导) nuclear chain reaction.32. Paragraph 1 mainly tells us that artificial intelligence may
46、 _.A. run out of human controlB. satisfy humans real desiresC. command armies of killer robotsD. work faster than a mathematician33. Machines with specific purposes are associated with living things partly because they might be able to _.A. prevent themselves from being destroyedB. achieve their ori
47、ginal goals independentlyC. do anything successfully with given ordersD. beat humans in international chess matches34. According to some researchers, we can use firewalls to _.A. avoid robots affecting the world第 7 页，共 11 页B. be secure against evil human beingsC. keep machines from being harmedD. he
48、lp super intelligent machines work better35. What does the author think of the safety problem of super intelligent machines?A. It will disappear with the development of AI.B. It will get worse with human interference.C. It will be solved but with difficulty.D. It will stay for a decade.第二节(共 5 小题；每小
49、题 2 分, 满分 10 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, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。Your house may have an effect on your figure. Experts say the way you design your home could play a role in whether you pack on the pounds or keep them off. 36 Here are someways to turn your home into part of your diet plan.37Dark
50、 environments are more likely to encourage overeating, for people are oftenless self-conscious when theyre in poorly lit placesand so more likely to eat lots of food. If your home doesnt have enough window light, get more lamps and flood the place with brightness.Mind the colors. 38 In one study, pe
51、ople who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room. Warm colors like yellow make food appear more appetizing, while cold colors make us less hungry. So when its time to repaint, go blue.Dont forget the clockor the radio. People who eat slowly tend to consum
52、e about 70 fewer calories (卡路里) per meal than those who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of the time, and try to make dinner last at 30 minutes. And while youre at it, actually sit down to eat.39It makes you less likely to rush through a meal.Downsize the dishes. Big serving bowls and p
53、lants can easily make us fat. We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12-inch plate instead of a 10-inch plate. 40 And well pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall, skinny glass.A. Or else, you may have an upset stomach.B. Its important to have a good designer to ach
54、ieve this goal.C. Research suggests warm colors fuel our appetites.D. When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one, total intake (摄入) jumps by 14 percent.E. You can make your environment work for you instead of against you.F. Open the curtains and turn up the light.G. If you need some help slowin
55、g down, turn on relaxing music.第 8 页，共 11 页第三部分语言知识运用（共两节, 满分 45 分）第一节（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分, 满分 30 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, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。The rose bushes were finally in full bloom on that spring morning.The41of roses always brings to mind Wandas childhood memories. Then the familyhad n
56、o42to buy extra things, so even a tired rose was something to43 .Currently, to have a backyard full of different roses is pure44 . And her husband, Dale,devotedly45the roses.46that she loves the very first blooms, he picked some onthis particular morning.But as Dale returned, he came across a neighb
57、or who had47for a quick visit. As thewoman turned to go, Dale generously gave the48to her. And even though their visitor49she didnt want to take them, she was50assured (确信) that the flowers were hersto keep.Seeing her precious first blooms go out of the door51Wanda with regret, and a bitof52 . She k
58、new it was “better to give than to receive”.53, she wished she could havekept the roses for herself.Later that day, the couple headed to the post office, where Wanda waited outside in the car.Then, without54 , an older woman suddenly appeared at the open window, and gaveher a bunch of fresh roses! “
59、 These are for you. Theyre my first blooms this spring.”Completely55 , Wanda thanked the woman and56for a moment to breathe inthe rich fragrance. When she looked back, the mysterious visitor was gone.That special57changed Wanda. It made her understand the true meaning of58unexpected gifts. Now, she
60、always59her first blooms to others, as a(n)60thatsomeone is thinking of them.41. A. sightB. sceneryC. sceneD. show42. A. energyB. moneyC. courageD. desire43. A. desertB. raiseC. valueD. water44. A. businessB. memoryC. imaginationD. enjoyment45. A. laysB. servesC. studiesD. tends46. A. AnxiousB. Asha
61、medC. AfraidD. Aware47. A. stopped byB. settled downC. turned outD. broken in48. A. greetingsB. wishesC. rosesD. bushes49. A. recommendedB. complainedC. criedD. insisted50. A. hardlyB. repeatedlyC. secretlyD. temporarily51. A. filledB. coveredC. chargedD. supplied52. A. tensionB. prideC. gladnessD.
62、selfishness第 9 页，共 11 页53. A. ThusB. StillC. InsteadD. Otherwise54. A. doubtB. warningC. effortD. thinking55. A. shockedB. confusedC. amazedD. relaxed56. A. waitedB. noddedC. shookD. bent57. A. discoveryB. deliveryC. apologyD. smell58. A. givingB. receivingC. keepingD. exchanging59. A. takes awayB.
63、puts awayC. gives awayD. throws away60. A. routineB. dutyC. reminderD. example第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分, 满分 15 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。All eyes were on Jack Ma. The chairman of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd61(step)down on Teachers Day from leading the e-commerce giant he had founded 40 yea
64、rs before.“I still have lots of dreams to go after,” Ma wrote in62open letter last year toannounce his parting. “The world is big, and I am still young, so I wish63(try) new things.”The 55-year-old businessman showed that he was ready for new things by arriving at his farewell(告别) party64(dress) up
65、like a rock star.65a matter of fact, his rags-to-riches story is a good example of doing somethingdifferent. Visiting the United States in 1995, Ma saw the Internet and had the idea of setting up his own trading website. In 1999, he founded Alibaba with a group of friends in a shared apartment, stru
66、ggling for 66 (year) to get it off the ground. With all the challenges, thecompany slowly brought e-commerce to China.Although his success has inspired a number of Chinese tech businessmen, Ma pointed out that the key is to have a dream. “Its the dreams that keep us never afraid of setbacks,” Ma sai
67、din a video posted67September 9. Now the experienced businessman is looking to focuson education. What can he offer?“Im not going to teach English;68am I going to teach business. But Im going toteach young people how to face challenges,” he told Bloomberg News.No skilled sailors69(make) on calm wate
68、rs. As Ma said, “Today is cruel. Tomorrowis even70(cruel). But the day after tomorrow is beautiful.”第四部分写作（共两节,满分 35 分）第一节短文改错（共 10小题；每小题 1 分, 满分 10 分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文, 请你修改你同桌写的以下短文。短文中共有 10 处错误, 每句中最多有两处。错误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（）, 并在此符号下面写出该加的词。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
69、后的词。第 10 页，共 11 页注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2. 只允许修改 10 处, 多者（从第 11 处起）不计分。Everyone can do something for our environment. For me, I will try to save electricity in our daily life. For example, if I am the first person to leave the classroom in the evening, I will always remember turn off the lights. In ord
70、er to protect our forests, I will use paper wise. I will try to use both sides of a paper whenever possible. I will not use such things like paper cups and disposable chopsticks though they are made of wood. I believed that doing all these small things will improve our environment and help making ou
71、r world a better place to live in. In a word, I will live a low-carbon life to do my bit for the protections of our environment.第二节书面表达（满分 25 分）假定你是高三学生李华，你的英国朋友 John 来信询问你的近况。请给他回信，内容包括：1. 学习生活的现状；2. 对高三的认识；3. 毕业后的打算。注意：1. 词数 100 左右；2. 可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯；3. 开头和结尾已给出, 不计入总词数。Dear John,Im very glad to h
72、ave received your letter._Yours,Li Hua成都七中高 2020 届高三上学期半期英语考试参考答案一、听力1-5 CCBCB6-10 CABCA11-15 CABBB16-20 BACBB二、阅读理解21-24 DDAB25-28BBAB29-31 DAC32-35 AAAC36-40 EFCGD三、完形填空41-45 ABCDD46-50DACDB51-55 ADBBC56-60 DBACC四、语篇填空61. stepped 62.an 63. to try64. dressed 65.As66. years67. on 68. nor/neither 69.
73、 are made 70. crueler/crueller/more cruel五、短文改错Everyone can do something for our environment. For me, I will try to save electricity in our daily life. For myexample, if I am the first person to leave the classroom in the evening, I will always remember / turn off the lights. last toIn order to prot
74、ect our forests, I will use paper wise. I will try to use both sides of a paper whenever possible. I will wiselynot use such things like paper cups and disposable chopsticks though they are made of wood. I believed that doing as because believeall these small things will improve our environment and
75、help making our world a better place to live in.In a word, makeI will live a low-carbon life to do my bit for the protections of our environment. protection1听力原文Text 1W: What time is your mother arriving?M: She was supposed to catch the noon bus but she called me to say she missed it. So she plans t
76、o take the 3:30 which will ge t her here after dinner time.Text 2W: Sir, theres a Mr Miller on the phone who wants to talk to you.M: Im busy at the moment. Can you ask him to hold on? Tell him Ill talk with him in a few seconds.Text 3M: I think Id like to be a lawyer after graduation as the job soun
77、ds interesting. How about you?W: I wouldnt want to be a lawyer. I prefer to be a teacher though my parents expect me to be a doctor.Text 4W: Good morning. I have an appointment with Mr Davies at 11 oclock.M: Yes, he left a message for you, saying hes terribly sorry but hes stuck in traffic. Please t
78、ake a seat and hell be here as soon as possible.Text 5M: Good afternoon. Im Robert Anderson. I have an appointment with Mrs Brown. Is she in?W: Yes, she is. Shes been waiting for you in her office. Please come in.Text 6W: Excuse me, sir. Im afraid you cant park your car here.M: Why not? Its my parki
79、ng place.W: Im afraid not, sir.M: Oh? Thats a surprise. Let me see A1214. Its my wifes birthday. Yes, Im sure this is my parking place.W: But I saw a black car always parking here before.M: Oh, weve just painted our car. It was black.W: Maybe. But the car of this space has a broken light on the righ
80、t.M: Yeah. It used to. We got that fixed yesterday, too.W: Could you wait for a moment, sir? Id like to have a check.M: Sure, go ahead.W: Sorry, sir, my mistake. This is your parking place.M: Thats all right. Its not your fault.Text 7M: Theres a lot of traffic on the street. Is this the shopping dis
81、trict?W: Yes, it is. There are a lot of stores, office buildings, and theatres near here.M: What is the largest building on the left?W: Thats a department store. It sells clothing, furniture, foodalmost everything.M: Do you buy everything in the same store? Thats very handy, isnt it?It saves a lot o
82、f time. I need some clothes.W: Theres a mens clothing store next to the bank building on the right. There are also some good stores on Lincoln Street.M: Thats a beautiful theatre on the corner. What do all the signs in front of it mean?W: Theres a new play there tonight. The building next to the the
83、atre is a hotel.M: Is that the post office across the street?W: No, its just three blocks straight ahead.Text 8W: Well, do you want to have a picnic in the park on Saturday?M: Thats a good idea. And we can ride our bikes for a while, too.2W: Then theres the party.M: Party? What party?W: Have you for
84、gotten? Mark and Mary invited us to dinner on Saturday night.M: Ah, I had forgotten. What time will we get home, do you think?W: Probably late. Mary wants to go out after dinner to a place where we can dance.M: Then well sleep all day on Sunday.W: Oh, not all day. Dont you have something special tha
85、t you want to do on Sunday?M: We talked about going to that new movie.W: Oh, yes! We can go in the evening. There are some new paintings in the museum that I want to take a look at in the afternoon.M: It sounds like a busy weekend.W: Our weekends are always busy. But thats why I like New York there
86、is always so much to do.Text 9M: So Maria, what can you tell us about your plans for the future?W: Well, Ive been considering taking a year out after I graduate. You know, maybe travel around the world and see some different countries.M: What do you hope to gain from traveling?W: It will give me a c
87、hance to experience different cultures first-hand rather than read about them in a book. But I also think that the experience I gain will help me find a good job when I come back.M: Can you explain why you think traveling will help you find a job?W: Well, the way I see it, the modern business enviro
88、nment is changing. Therefore, to be successful in ones life, it is importa nt to be able to accept changes.You should be willing to change your attitudes, and even working habits to suit the ever-changing environment.M: ErIt sounds reasonable.W: I also believe that traveling will teach me to be inde
89、pendent, as well as to value other people.M: Why do you believe traveling will help you to value other people?W: As you know, when youre traveling you cant get help from your family, so you have to depend on your friends, or even turn to unknown people.M: Oh, I see. Youre right, Maria.Text 10I am St
90、eve. I grew up in South Wales. My favorite place to play was out on the hills where my imagination had ple nty of space to expand.My family moved out of Wales when I was thirteen. I went to a new school. One of my subjects was French. Because I had never learned any French, my teacher told me to sit
91、 in the corner and write anything I was interested in. Thats the time I started writing, just for myself, and Ive been writing ever since. I enjoy writing fantastic stories. I think theyre like t he old fairytales, and can teach you important things. But I never write horror stories.I am in my forties on the outside, twelve on the inside. I like rock music, Indian and Chinese food, and I enjoy drinking. I live in a small village with my wife Mary, ducks, cats, goats, hens and lots of rabbits. If youd like to find out more about me and hope to buy my books, go to my blog.3第 11 页，共 11 页