1、海安市2023届高三期中学业质量监测试卷英 语注 意 事 项考生在答题前请认真阅读本注意事项及各题答题要求1.本试卷共10页，满分150分，考试时间为120分钟。考试结束后，请将答题卷交回。2.答题前，请您务必将自己的姓名、准考证号，座位号用0.5毫米黑色字迹签字管填写在答题卷上。3.请认真核对监考员在答题卡上所粘贴的条形码上的姓名。考试证号与你木人的是否相符。4.作答选择题必须用2B铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动。请用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案。作答非选择题必须用书写黑色字迹的0.5 毫米的签字笔写在答题卷上的指定位置，在其它位置作答一律无效。第一部分: 听力 (共两节, 满
2、分30分)第一节 (共5小题: 每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面的5段对话。每段对话后都有一个小题，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 does the man want to do?A. Eat out. B. Cook dinner himself. C. Have home-made food.2. How does the woman suggest the man go home?A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. By car.3. What does
3、 the woman think of her new roommate?A. Careless. B. Thoughtful. C. Noisy.4. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. In a hospital. B. At home. C. In a chemist shop.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Insurance. B. The womans job. C. A health plan.第二节 (共15小题: 每小题1.5 分，满分
4、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。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What is the most probable relationship between the speakers?A. Father and daughter. B. Teacher and student. C. Schoolmates.7. What would the $1,500 cash be us
5、ed for?A. Covering the school fees. B. Paying for textbooks. C. Holding parties.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Who are the speakers most likely to be?A. Event organizers. B. Concert performers. C. Magazine editors,9. What will happen to the jazz festival?A. It will be staged this afternoon.B. It will be cowered
6、in a magazine.C. It will be advertised by a reporter.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Why is the woman moving to Watertown?A. She is starting her own business.B. Her family lives in the area.C. Her company will relocate.11. What does the woman care most about the apartment?A. The rent. B. The size. C. The locat
7、ion.12. What will the speakers most likely do next?A. Look for a three-bedroom apartment.B. Go to the city entre.C. Schedule a visit.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What do we know about Barrys parents?A. They were both sports lovers.B. They allowed him to develop hobbies.C. They asked him to focus on his stud
8、y.14. What inspired Barry to be a violinist?A.A TV program. B. A musician. C. A band.15. What did Barry do after graduation?A He travelled with other young musicians.B. He studied science courses for a year,C. He went straight to lean music.16. What does Harry mean in the end?A. He will delay his wo
9、rld tour. B. He is satisfied with his career.C. He is looking for better chances.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Who is the speaker?A. A college student. B. An activity organizer. C. A participant in an activity center.18. What activity do people do most time in the center?A. Water sports. B. Rock climbing. C
10、. Mountain biking.19. What does the speaker value most about activity centers?A. Different experience. B. Social interaction. C. Sports entertainment.20. What do participants do on the last afternoon?A. Watch TV. B. Sing songs together. C. Play team games.第二部分: 阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题:每小题2.5分， 满分37.5
11、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。A21. Whats the purpose of the experiment?A. To test the size of different peoples lungs.B. To hold the air that you blow out at a time.C. To know the amount of air your lungs can hold.D. To measure how much water you can blow out once.22. In this experiment whats
12、water in the bottle used to do?A. To hold the air you blow out.B. To show the size of the bottle.C. To measure the air you blow out.D. To display the process of the experiment.23. Which of the following statements indicates the experimenter has a larger lung capacity?A. The experimenter blows out ai
13、r harder.B. The experimenter takes a deeper breath.C. Less water is left in the bowl after the experiment.D. Less water is let in the bottle after the experiment.BThe turn of the year is traditionally the time for reviewing ones life, and perhaps for making some resolutions as to what to concentrate
14、 on in the coming year; and for many years past I have taken advantage of the holiday period to review my own goal and ambition.One thing I do decide to do this year, with some unwillingness, is to give up writing the Grumpy Old Bookman column in this magazine. Its not that Ive lost interest in the
15、book world, you understand. But Leonard Woolf, husband of writer Virginia Wool, used to say that a man should change his career every seven years. Though personally I would say that changing your whole career so often is going a bit far, I do find, during my own working life, that it acts as a great
16、 refresher if you can occasionally try a new job within the same organization or line of business.It is in fact well over 15 years since our editor wrote to me and asked if I would be interested in writing a regular piece about what was, even then, a rapidly changing publishing scene. He approached
17、me because since 2004 I had been writing a regular blog called, amazingly enough, Grumpy Old Bookman.As my monthly survey of developments in both traditional and digital publishing continued, in this magazine, I began to realize that writers in this century, of both fiction and non-fiction, are livi
18、ng in something close to a paradise. Once, you struggled for years to find a publisheror an agent if you wanted onebut now you can publish your own stuff, either digitally or in paperback, without it costing you a penny piece. Amazing.After about five years of producing such columns, at just under a
19、 thousand words a time, it occurred to me that, rather than let these essays drift away on the seas of time, it might be of value to potential readers to publish my thoughts and comments in book form. Hence, in 2014, I published the first 69 GOB columns in paperback format, using Amazons Create spac
20、e facilities. Title: Writers Rejoice! A monthly diary of the dawn of the digital age, which was my first trial. And now I sincerely wish a new 2022.24. Why does the author want to give up writing the column?A. He follows Leonard Woolfs suggestion.B. He is very keen on trying something new.C. He is f
21、ed up with the career linked to books.D. Hes used to changing his job every seven years.25. According to the author, what can be inferred from Paragraph 4?A. It is a blessing to live in the present times.B. Publishing industry is a profitable business.C. It is rather hard to publish books nowadays.D
22、. Now it is amazing to find a publisher easily.26. What do you think of the author?A. Purposeful and good at self-reflecting.B. Dedicated but easy to doubt himself.C. Emotional and good at controlling himself.D. Ambitious but reluctant to change himself,27. What does the author mainly want to tell u
23、s?A. Giving up timely is another virtue.B. The beginning of a year is a new start.C. Reflection can drive us to push forward.D. Changing the job means a new opportunity.CIn English its common to say, “I know this town like the back of my hand!” While we may know our towns really well, how well do we
24、 actually know our hands? Maybe not quite as well as we think, said a scientific study.Matthew Longo and his team from University College London studied the left hands of 100 people. With their hands placed palms down under a board, Longos team gave the instruction to point to their knuckles (指关节) a
25、nd fingertips with a marker. How did they do? Not that well.“People think their hand is wider than it actually is,” said Longo. He said they also seemed to think their fingers were shorter than their true lengths. People were most accurate when finding their thumbs, but became less accurate with eac
26、h finger, up to their pinkies (小手指)。“It is connected to our sense of position,” explained Longo. Humans know where different parts of our bodies are, even if we cant see them. “It tells us whether a joint is straight or not,” said Longo. “We also need to know the distances between our joints, he wen
27、t on. Our brains know the sizes and shapes of our bodies from the maps they make for themselves. “This experiment tried to find those maps, he said.Maybe maps dont need to be perfect. But why arent our brains more accurate? Longo said our brains “see” areas based on our sense of touch, with the stro
28、nger the sense of touch in a specific body part, the bigger that body part seems. An example is our lips. As they have more nerves than our noses, our brains map shows our lips are bigger. The same thing can happen with body parts that have a lot of nerves. If youve ever had something stuck in your
29、teeth it probably felt huge! Thats because our tongues also have lots of nerves.If you want to have some fun, try this test with your classmates. Get some boards and some markers and have them mark the spots where they think their knuckles and fingertips are. Compare their hands to the marker spots
30、and see how well they have performed.28. What can we learn from the experiment?A. People are always more accurate to judge the width of their palms.B. The experiment is to measure with and length of hands accurately.C. People s perception of hands is not something they take for granted.D. The experi
31、ment explores the difference between left and right hands.29. What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 4 refer to?A. The size of the hand. B. The misbelief people had.C. The map the brain makes. D. The position of each body part.30. According to the passage, whats the key factor in affecting
32、our perception of hands?A. The shapes of our bodies. B. Maps of organs.C. The distances between joints. D. The brain.31. Whats the purpose of the passage?A. To give us a further insight into the brain.B. To convince us that seeing is not believing.C. To conduct a wider research about our hands.D. To
33、 introduce an easy but interesting experiment.DSome late Stone Age Europeans may have carried make-up inside mini bottles worm around their necks or waists more than 6,000 years ago.Researchers have found traces of ingredients known to be used in cosmetic formulations (配力) by later civilizations ins
34、ide small bottles unearthed in Slovenia, dating to between 4350 and 4100 B.C, more than 200 years earlier than previously thought. In 2014, Bine Kramberger at the Institute for the PCHS found a mini ceramic bottle al an ancient site once occupied by people of the Lasinja culture in around 4350 B. C.
35、 More than 100 similar bottles have also been found.Their purpose was unknown, but it is thought that some might have been childrens toys. Curiously, most of them have holes in their tiny handles or edges that archaeologists think people threaded string through, enabling them to be worn around the n
36、eck or waist. But Krambergers find was different because it contained a solid white substance. “It was clear that it had valuable information because in such old archaeological sites, we rarely find containers that still keep remains of their former content, he says.Long and thin stone tools were fo
37、und near the bottle, which could have been used to extract the substance within. Now, Kramberger and his colleagues have analysed the substance in the bottle and examined 13 others from the same period. The mystery material contained a white lead mineral called cerussite, while different lead minera
38、ls were identified in two other bottles. The three lead-containing bottles also had contents coming from beeswax (蜂蜡) inside.The bottles contents could have been used for painting. says Kramberger. But he says it is more likely that they were cosmetics, because they contained common ingredients for
39、such products known from later cultures. Cerussite powder was very popular among the ancient Greeks and Romans for skin whitening and remedies, despite is known toxicity (毒性).Gaydarska says the new study supports what archaeologists have long thought“that the abilities and cultures of Neolithic peop
40、le were far more comprehensive and complicated than they are often given credit for.32. Why are the small bottles unearthed in Slovenia special?A. The bottles might have been worn around the necks or waists.B. The bottles contained some ingredients related to the make-up.C. The time of the bottles i
41、s much earlier than previously thought.D. Researchers were astonished at the number of the similar bottles.33. According to Krambergers finding, what is the substance contained in the bottles?A. String. B. White paint. C. Stone tools. D. Cerussite.34. What can we infer from the passage?A. The techno
42、logy of extracting substances was already advanced in ancient times.B. Cerussite powder was a perfect solution to skin problems for ancient Europeans.C. Its easy for archaeologists to find the containers with remains of former content.D. The cultures of Neolithic people were commonly believed to be
43、easy and simple.35. What does the passage mainly talk about?A. People in ancient times had an eye for beauty.B. Europeans may have worn make-up in the Stone Age.C. Contents of the bottles found in Slovenia were analyzed.D. There are various reasons for ancient Europeans wearing make-up.第二节(共5小题: 每小题
44、2.5 分，满分12.5分)阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Why is Art so Powerful?Perhaps the simplest answer to this question is that art touches us emotionally.Art is powerful because it can potentially influence our culture, politics, and even the economy. When we see a powerful work of art, you fee
45、l it touching deep within your core, giving us the power to make real-life changes.It has the power to educate people about almost anything. 36 During the pandemic, some artists created vivid and impressive paintings to spread the message of wearing a mask, which was well received by the whole publi
46、c.It breaks cultural, social, and economic barriers. While art hardly really solves poverty or promotes social justice on its own, it can be used as a fair playing field for conversation and expression. 37 Therefore, anyone can learn to appreciate art regardless of their social status, economic stan
47、ding, or political background.It accesses higher orders of thinking. Art doesnt just make you absorb information. 38 This is why creativity is a form of intelligenceit is a special ability that unlocks the potential of the human mind. 39 40 Many times in history we have heard of people being critici
48、zed, threatened and even killed because of their artwork. Those responsible for these reactions, may it be an aggressive government, take these measures against artists knowing how much their works can affect the politics in a given area. In the hands of good people, however, art can be used to give
49、 back hope or offer courage in a society thats undergoing a lot of hardships.A. An, al is simplest, is a form of communicating with each other.B. The truth is that people have recognized how powerful art can be.C. It presents information in a way that could be absorbed by many easily.D. Rather, it m
50、akes you think about current ideas and inspire you to make your own.E. Everyone can relate to art because everyone has emotions and personal experiences.F. Ant may seek to bring about some particular emotion to relax and entertain the viewers.G. As a matter of fact, studies have shown that exposure
51、to art can make you better in other fields.第三部分: 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)第一节 (共15小题: 每小题1分，满分I5分)阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C. D四个选项中选出可以填入空自处的最佳选项。Praise for Pioneers in ScienceIn memory of Marie Curie on her birthday on Saturday, the official website of the Nobel Prize posted a photograph of her notebook saying. “Ma
52、rie Curie died of aplastic anaemia (再生障碍性贫血) on 4 July 1934, a result of years of exposure to radiation through her work. Even today her laboratory notebook from 1899-1902, is 41 and will be for 1.500 years.”The tales of Marie and other scientists of her time are in some sense very 42 .Wilhelm Conra
53、d Roentgen discovered X-ray in 1895. A year later, Antoine Henri Becquerel found that some natural substances 43 rays, too. Later, Marie and her physicist husband, Pierre Curie, gave it a(n) 44 , radioactivity.However, the 45 effects of radioactivity were not discovered until decades later. Marie an
54、d her 46 scientists dealt with radioactive substances for decades using little or no protection. Maries death is a reminder about the risks pioneers in science 47 . It was only after people handling radioactive substances began to get similar 48 that medical experts asked people to use protection. T
55、oday, medical health workers and patients wear heavy protective 49 during X-rays.It is almost 50 that those exploring new frontiers for science are exposing themselves to unknown dangers. There is a(n) 51 for better protection for the pioneers, but that is not possible until the dangers are fully kn
56、own. For example, the space suits astronauts wear 52 them against radiation. However, only 53 will tell if there are some other unknown dangers.The contributions and sacrifices by such pioneers to the field of science are 54 and deserving of our respect. Because the pioneers not only 55 new frontier
57、s, but also help us better protect ourselves from unknown surroundings.41.A. extraordinary B. radioactive C. protective D. creative42. A. tragic B. inspirational C. romantic D. meaningful43. A. blockedB. absorbed C. reflected D. emitted44. A. privilege B. name C. notice D. identity45. A. scientific
58、B. novel C. sensitive D. harmful46. A. contemporary B. conservative C. curious D. cautious47. A. deliverB. relieve C. undertake D. generate48. A. rewards B. warnings C. diseases D. titles49. A. glasses B. gloves C. shoes D. covers50. A. odd B. inevitable C. critical D. intimidating51. A. focus B. ev
59、olution C. demand D. breakthrough52. A. protect B. fight C. warn D. forbid53. A. space B. time C. technology D. history54. A. unmatched B. uplifting C. glorious D. concrete55. A. extend B. proceed C. mount D. explore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1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Perhaps no other scientist
60、 has had a greater impact on Chinas aerospace science 56. Qian Xuesen. Born in Hangzhou in 1911, Qian went to the United States for further studies in 1935. Soon as a pioneer in American jet and rocket technology, he and his colleagues 57._ (found) the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in the 1940s, now one
61、 of NASAs leading space-exploration centres.58. (overcome) many difficulties in the US, Qian eventually returned to China in 1955. He received a 59. (hero) welcome from his homeland. At that time, in poor China, its rocket science was undevelopedNo majors in rocket science; No talents; No experts. N
62、evertheless, the “No”s didnt discourage him from taking 60. the challenge. His reply to “Can we Chinese possibly make missiles?” was a 61. (determine) “Why not? We Chinese are able to make the same things 62. other people make.”Under Qians leadership, China developed the Dongfeng missiles and launch
63、ed its first man-made satellite. Even much of the technology behind the Shenzhou rockets can also be traced back to Qian research, so he earned the name of “the father of China aerospace”.Qian was extremely 63. (knowledge), especially in the area of frontier science research. However, 64. might have
64、 made him such an outstanding and creative scientist was probably his strong interest in other things, such as music and drawing. His deep appreciation for art often gave him 65. (inspire) in his-scientific research.On 31 October 2009, the whole country was saddened by Qians death, and people honour
65、ed and remembered him in different ways.第四部分: 写作 (共两节, 满分40分)第一节 (满分15分)假定你是李华，你校开设了丰富的劳动课程(Labor Skill Course), 请你给英国朋友Peter 写一封邮件。内容包括:1.课程内容;2.你的感受;3.询问Peter劳动课情况。注意:1.词数80左右:2.请按格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Dear Peter, Yours,Li Hua第二节 (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。It was time for graduates to hun
66、t for jobs. The majority of them didnt have working experience for they had spent most of their time at school studying academic subjects. It was not until they graduated from college that they realized it was a challenge for them to land jobs.Jimmy, one of these job hunters, was a young academicall
67、y excellent person. One day, after making good preparations, he went to apply for a managerial position in a big company. In spite of fierce competition, he managed to pass the first interview. What a lucky dog! Jimmy was informed to come for the next round in a few daysthe last interview for the co
68、mpany to make the final decision.The big day finally came. He dressed neatly, the grey tie matching perfectly the decent suit. Blood rushing to his face and heart pounding heavily, he tried to calm down, and then took a few deep breaths. It was his turn.The interviewer, an elegant lady, discovered f
69、rom the CV that the youths academic achievements were excellent all the way, from the secondary school until the postgraduate research. After several rounds of questions related to the position, she asked, “Have you ever done any part-time jobs?” “None.” After a while, the interviewer asked who paid
70、 for Jimmys school fees. The youth answered in a low voice, “My father passed away when I was one year old, so it was my mother who paid for all my school fees.”She continued, “What did your mother do?” “My mother worked as a clothes cleaner.” The lady requested the youth to show his hands. The yout
71、h showed a pair of hands that were smooth and perfect. The interviewer paused for a second, leaning against the chair, “Have you ever helped your mother wash the clothes before? Ashamed, Jimmy replied, “Never. My mother always wanted me to study and read more books. Furthermore, my mother can wash c
72、lothes faster than me.” She nodded, adding, “I have a request. When you go back today, go and clean your mothers hands, and then see me back here tomorrow morning.”注意:1.续写的词数应为150左右;2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。Back home, Jimmy requested his mother to let him clean her hands. The next morning, Jimmy went to t
73、he interviewers office. 2023届高三期中学业质量监测试卷英 语参考答案1-5 CCBAB 6-10 CBABC11-15 ACBAA 16-20 BAABC 21-23 CCD24-27 AAAC 28-31 CBDA 32-35 BDDB 36-40 CEDGB41-45 BADBD 46-50 ACCDB 51-55 CABAD56. than 57. founded58. Having overcome59. heros 60. on 61. determined 62. that 63. knowledgeable 64. what 65. inspirati
74、on 应用文One possible version:Dear Peter,How are you recently? Im writing to tell you about our schools Labor Skill Course. To form the students correct view of labor, colorful labor programs are open every week. We can help plant vegetables or feed chickens in the school-run farm. Additionally, studen
75、ts are also encouraged to participate in community service and voluntary work. Most of us are fascinated by the course because it offers an alternative to our busy school life. Not only are we relaxed but also we have gained a higher moral value on life.What is the Labor Skill Course like in your sc
76、hool? Looking forward to your early reply. Yours, Li Hua读后续写：Back home, Jimmy requested his mother to let him clean her hands. His mother felt strange but with mixed feelings, she showed her hands to the kid. It was the first time he had noticed that there were so many bruises in her hands. His tear
77、s fell as he cleaned her hands. This was also the first time he had realized that it was the bruises in the mothers hands that were the price that the mother had to pay for his graduation, academic excellence and his future. After cleaning his mothers hands, the youth quietly washed all the remainin
78、g clothes for his mother. That night, mother and son talked for a very long time. The next morning, Jimmy went to the interviewers office. “What have you done and learned, young man?” Jimmy answered with tears in his eyes, “I cleaned my mothers hands and all the remaining clothes.” The lady nodded,
79、“Please share something with me.” The youth said, “Firstly, I know now what appreciation is. Without my mother, there would not be the successful me today. Additionally, by working together and helping my mother, I now realize how difficult and tough it is to get something done. Ultimately, I have l
80、earned to appreciate the importance and value of family relationship.” The interviewer smiled, “This is what I am looking for to be my manager. You are hired. Congratulations!” 录音原文：Text 1W: Do you want to eat out tonight or would you rather eat at home?M: Weve eaten out a lot this week. Im perfectl
81、y happy to stay home for a change as long as I dont have to cook.Text 2W:How are you going to get home?M: Oh, I can just takeabus orataxi. There are usually plenty of taxis around that area.W: Yes, but not onaSunday night. Why dont you ask Kevin to drive you home? Hes coming along with us.Text 3M: H
82、ow are you and your roommate getting along?W: Pretty well. She usually comes home late, but shes always careful not to make any noise in case Im sleeping. I like that. Shesareal change from my old roommate who only ever cared about herself.Text 4W: These should control your backache. You shoulddetec
83、timprovement within two days.M: But my wife used a different medication for her back pain.W: There are different factors that determine how a medication will work. I cant just give the same medication to everyone.Text 5W: Im takingthejob at Glendale Books. Itll be good experience to work forapublish
84、ing company.M: How arethebenefits?W: Theresanexcellent health plan.Thecompany pays ninety percent of employees health insurance. And it gives everyone free health club membership.M:Thats amazing! Congratulations!Text 6M: Have you thought about applying for a scholarship?W: Do they have any? I mean,
85、my dad is always complaining about how much money it costs him.M: In your department, there are actually three full scholarships available. But there are only two in my department. They cover school fees and provide $1,500 cash. W: $1,500 cash?! Party!M: Please, Miss. The money is intended more as a
86、 textbook allowance, not party money. If you promise to behave, Ill show you how to apply.W: Great, and thanks!Text 7M:Judith,I just wanted to thank you for all your help. All of the flyers and posters you made for this years Jazz Festival look amazing.W:No problem! I was delighted that you asked me
87、 to getinvolved!I really hope that this years event proves to be a big success.M:Well,I just heard that a reporter from Gold Soundz magazine is here to write a review of all the concert performers, so thats exciting!W:It sure is! Do you have any time to meet up sometime this afternoon?M:Sure. Lets m
88、eet at the main stage at the end of Catriona Salfords set. Then we can watch the next musician together.Text 8W: Hi, I need to move to Watertown atthebeginning of next month. My company will be moving here, and they suggested we use your real estate agency. Id like to rentatwo-bedroom apartment.M: S
89、ure, here are some oftheapartments that are available.W: OK. Oh, and I see you haveathree-bedroom apartment available?M: Yes, that ones far fromthecity center, but its spacious and quite nice.W: Hmm . Well, I dont really want to spend more than 650 dollars per month.M: OK. Heresatwo-bedroom apartmen
90、t for 600 dollars well within your price range.W: Id like to look at it. Could we visit it sometime this week?M: Ill check my calendar.Text 9W: Id like to welcome Barry Green,thesuccessful concert violinist, to our studio today.M: Hello. Its good to be here.W: Barry, why did you decide to beaviolini
91、st?M: It was something Id been desperate to do since I was about six years old. My parents werent musicians, but they let my brother and I do whatever we liked as hobbies, as long as it didnt get in the way of our education. My brothersagood footballer, but sports never really been my thing.I watche
92、daconcert on TV, and after that I was hooked.W: So what did you do when you left school?M: I thought about studying maths or physics, but thenI heard aboutayouth band that was doingaworld tour. They offered meascholarship so I could afford to go, which was brilliant. When I got back, as I already kn
93、ew what I wanted to do, it seemed pointless to delay going to music college, so thats where I went. Im very luckyto be able to do what I love, andto have achieved what I set out to do asayoung child. Not many people getthechance to do that. Text 10W: Hi. My names Jess. I work at an activity center f
94、or young people, as an activity leader. The center is in North Cornwall in the south-west of England. The center is open all year round, but I only work here during the summer, and summer is the busiest time, so they need extra activity leaders then. Activity centers areagreat idea for young people.
95、 Most of the people who come to the center live in towns and cities, so itsachance to enjoy some fresh air. Our center is near the sea, so we spend most time on water activities like surfing and sailing. We also do rock climbing and mountain biking on the mountain slopes. I think that the most impor
96、tant thing about the activity centers is the social side. Young people today spend so much time on computers or watching TV that they dont talk to each other much. In most of our activities they have to work in teams, so itsagood opportunity for them to learn about working and communicating with oth
97、er people, and to make new friends, too. In the evenings, we get together to sing songs and play indoor games. On the last afternoon, we always have team games. Every group wants to be first, so they really try hard, and itsalot of fun. Ive been an activity leader for three years now, but this will be my last time. Im finishing university next year and gettingafull-time job. Its sad to think that this is my last year here, but Ive really enjoyed it.