1、2023届高三1部期初联考模拟测试英语学科（本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟）第一部分听力 (共两节，每题1.5分，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. What will James do tomorrow?A. Watch a TV program. B. Give a talk. C. Write a report.2. What can we say about
2、the woman?A. Shes generous. B. Shes curious. C. Shes helpful.3. When does the train leave?A. At 6:30. B. At 8:30. C. At 10.30.4. How does the woman go to work?A. By car. B. On foot. C. By bike.5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Classmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Doctor
3、and patient.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。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6至7题。6. What does the woman regret?A. Giving up her research. B. Dropping out of college. C. Changing her major.7. What is the woman interested i
4、n studying now?A. Ecology. B. Education. C. Chemistry.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. What is the man?A. A hotel manager. B. A tour guide. C. A taxi driver.9. What is the man doing for the woman?A. Looking for some local foods. B. Showing her around the seaside. C. Offering information about a hotel.听第8段材料，回答第10至
5、12题。10. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In an office. B. At home. C. At a restaurant.11. What will the speakers do tomorrow evening?A. Go to a concert. B. Visit a friend. C. Work extra hours.12. Who is Alice going to call?A. Mike. B. Joan. C. Catherine.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Why doe
6、s the woman meet the man?A. To look at an apartment. B. To deliver some furniture. C. To have a meal together.14. What does the woman like about the carpet?A. Its color. B. Its design. C. Its quality.15. What does the man say about the kitchen?A. Its a good size. B. Its newly painted. C. Its adequat
7、ely equipped.16. What will the woman probably do next?A. Go downtown. B. Talk with her friend. C. Make payment.听第 10 段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Who is the speaker probably talking to?A. Movie fans. B. News reporters. C. College students.18. When did the speaker take English classes?A. Before he left his home
8、town. B. After he came to America. C. When he was 15 years old.19. How does the speaker feel about his teacher?A. Hes proud. B. Hes sympathetic. C. Hes grateful.20. What does the speaker mainly talk about?A. How education shaped his life. B. How his language skills improved. C. How he managed his bu
9、siness well.第二部分 阅读（共三节, 满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AFour Films Worth SeeingCODARuby is the only hearing member in her fishermans family. She longs to individuate from her parents and pursue her dream to sing, but she feels weighed down by her responsibilities t
10、o them. One day, after a choir performance, Rubys dad is quiet and reflective. He wants to feel her joy, and to understand why music is so precious to her. So he asks her to sing to him in their backyard later that evening. As Ruby expresses herself and is “heard, ”she feels new power in her life, a
11、nd so does her family. C mon, C monJohnny is a lonely videographer immersed in a project interviewing kids about their thoughts about the future. His work is interrupted, though, when his sister Viv asks him to watch her son, Jesse. Johnny agrees and becomes a caregiver to his nephew. From caring fo
12、r Jesse, he learns to understand what brings meaning to ones life. EncantoThis film is about the Madrigal family three generations living together. Each member of the family is gifted a power by their magical house except 15-year-old Mirabel, who was never gifted any power. But then the familys powe
13、r begins to weaken, and Mirabel goes on a mission to find out why. In the search to help her family, she develops her own gifts. She learns how to listen, to empathize, and to work hard. King RichardThe movie is about father Richard Williams, and his great drive to make his daughters, Serena and Ven
14、us Williams, become tennis superstars. He shows them that they can do or be anything with hard work and belief. Oracene, the Williams girls mother, is also determined to offer her support and efforts, even when Richard gets caught up in his focus for them. 21. According to Cmon, Cmon, what does John
15、ny learn from caring for Jesse? A. How to become a caregiver. B. What project to be devoted to. C. What brings meaning to his life. D. How to recover from his pain. 22. Which movie best shows parents how to lead kids to success? A. CODA B. C mon, C mon C. EncantoD. King Richard23. In which column of
16、 a newspaper is this text probably found? A. EducationB. EntertainmentC. LifestyleD. ScienceBSeveral days ago Spanish fashion brand Zara sparked a free debate after releasing its latest campaign featuring a Chinese model with freckles（雀斑）. Actually, there are some different beauty standards between
17、the East and the West. In East Asia, freckles might be considered a “destructive weakness” for celebrities, especially actors or singers. Although normal people dont care that much, subconsciously they might prefer a “clean” face. Generally speaking, freckles are more likely to appear if people are
18、out in the sun frequently, and most East Asian women avoid the sun as best they can. Having freckles, instead, is a trademark for unconventional beauty in the Western world, and some call freckles “angel kisses”. For most westerners, having freckles is no longer just something you have to live with;
19、 instead, it is something to be desired. After all, not everyone is lucky enough to have freckles. When it comes to eye shapes, it seems Western and Chinese beauty standards dont see eye-to-eye. Many Chinese think girls with big eyes are the most beautiful. If their eyes have a double fold eyelid, t
20、hat is considered perfect. However, most foreigners seem to prefer Chinese girls with slanted（斜的）and narrow eyes and eyebrows. Chinese known model Lyv Yan is often considered the countrys most beautiful by foreigners, while quite a few Chinese people think her appearance doesnt fit with traditional
21、beauty standards. Young, girly feature or hot and mature feature? Zhao Liying from China, Aragaki Yui from Japan and Lim Yoon-A from South Korea enjoy high popularity in Asia, as they boast bright faces with warm smiles, which win them lots of male fans. The three young celebrities represent Asias b
22、eauty standards: women with cute, girly features. Most women in Asia try their best to stay young accordingly. Unlike Chinese girls, Western girls think a more mature look shows independence and uniqueness. The superhero Wonder Woman is an ideal type for most. As ties continue to grow between China
23、and the West, it is unavoidable that these beauty standards develop. But one things for sure no matter how you look, you are who you are, and that should be satisfaction enough.24. What do most western people think of having freckles?A. It is something unbearable. B. It is a destructive weakness. C.
24、 It is something to wish for. D. It is a symbol of traditional beauty. 25. What do the underlined words “see eye-to-eye” mean in Paragraph 4? A. Have the same opinion. B. Recognize their strengths. C. Misunderstand each other. D. Argue against one another. 26. Why do western girls prefer to appear m
25、ature? A. They think this beauty standard is better. B. They want to look independent and unique. C. They hope to have high popularity in Asia. D. They admire Wonder Woman very much. 27. What does the text mainly talk about? A. What Zaras beauty standard is. B. Why Chinese people dont like freckles.
26、 C. What causes the different beauty standards. D. How easterners and westerners think of beauty. CThe COVID-19 pandemic has been a frequent topic of conversation for most of us over the past year. As we dreamt of indoor dining, vacations, and hugging our friends again, my friend Ana texted that her
27、 mother, living in Brazil, had been infected by the coronavirus. I wont go into details here, but the disruption to life in Brazil have been especially upsetting considering their social and cultural norms（规范）. Ana is Brazilian, and Im from the US. While living in New York City, we became fast frien
28、ds despite the few awkward cultural differences I learned to deal with. She was comfortable with intimacy; I preferred to keep my distance. She liked the company of many; I liked the friendship of few. It was awkward for me to lean in for a quick hug, only to be embraced then kissed on the cheeks. T
29、o this day, Im not an excellent cheek kisser, but I try. She is one of many people over the years who have educated me, in a way, about delighting in cultural difference. I called Ana to check on her mother and I was primarily curious about how social and cultural norms have been affected. Its diffi
30、cult, said Ana, because the necessary health regulations are opposite to “what we believe and everything we know about living in a community and displaying feelings of love”, but she hasnt given up hope. I asked if the shifts made during the pandemic will change cultural norms. “Absolutely not,” sai
31、d Ana. This is who Brazilians are in nature and change doesnt happen overnight. They spend a lot of time and energy investing in relationships, and the deeply rooted social conventions wont change quickly. Over the years, Ana has shared many stories that emphasize the differences in our upbringing.
32、I delight in our differences, even if kissing on the cheek makes me uncomfortable. We find our commonalities, like talking with our hands, being expressive, and valuing community. And we learn from our differences. COVID disrupted many things, but through all of this, Ana said, we must constantly be
33、 adjusting, understanding, and doing whats best for our communities and the people we love. 28. Which of the following words can best replace the underlined word in Paragraph 1? A. Adjustment. B. Disturbance. C. Commitment. D. Preference. 29. What can we learn about Ann from Paragraph 2? A. She is g
34、ood at educating other people.B. She prefers to stay alone in her own comfort zone.C. She enjoys the close contact with others. D. It took a long time for her to make friends with me.30. Why doesnt Ana think the pandemic will change social and cultural norms?A. Because the Brazilians are born to be
35、sociable. B. Because the social conventions are easy to change.C. Because the health regulations consist with her beliefs.D. Because Brazilians rarely value investment in relationships. 31. What would be the best title for the passage? A. My Attitude towards FriendshipB. Social and Cultural norms in
36、 the PandemicC. The Influence of COVID-19 on LifeD. My Acceptance of Cultural DifferencesDThere are many sources of debate on a long Toad trip, including route selection, the choice of snacks, and, probably most importantly, what to Play on the radio. Finding a way for all parties to listen to their
37、 own audio without the need for headphones has been a goal of car makers for decades, and scientists may have finally managed it. A team from the University of Le Mans in France carefully positioned microphones, speakers and filters（过滤器）to create personalised sound zones (PSZs) inside a car, and the
38、 small regions are where sound from a set of speakers can be heard clearly. Outside these, it can not be heard. One barrier which scientists have previously been unable to overcome was the impact of moving ones seat. They were able to form a PSZ, but unable to move it to follow a person if they move
39、d the seat forwards or backwards.The French team created a new algorithm(算法) specifically to tackle this issue, which handles the sound waves to create “bright” and “dark” zones in the car. “Loudspeakers are placed in the headrests, and specific filters for each transducer(换能器) are calculated to rep
40、roduce a sound signal that maintains good quality in the zone under consideration and is strongly weakened in other zones.” said Dr Lucas Vindrola, the author of the study. “The key to the technique working properly is having sufficient microphones placed around the car to detect how many people are
41、 in the car and where they are sitting. The price to pay is to have control microphones in the passenger section, so that the algorithm can work.”However, the technique is not yet ready to be commercially rolled out as a luxurious optional extra just yet, as it currently works only for a limited ran
42、ge of frequencies. 32. What was once a challenge for scientists?A. PSZs could hardly be formed. B. The sound of moving a seat is loud, C. They couldnt create movable PSZs. D. The seats couldnt be moved back and forth.33. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about? A. How the impact of moving ones seat was add
43、ressed.B. Why enough microphones are placed around the car.C. When the algorithm can work well for all passengers.D. Where “bright” and “dark” zones are created in the car.34. What can we infer about the new technique? A. It currently works without limitation. B. It has been put into use commerciall
44、y. C. It can function well with enough microphones. D. It is costly to detect the position of microphones. 35. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To launch a new debate. B. To tackle an old problem. C. To advertise an algorithm. D. To introduce a new technology. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读
45、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。 Its a long debated topic: Which is more effective, group studying or studying alone?Weve all experienced getting together with classmates to study for an upcoming exam and spending the entire time talking or joking around. 36 So if you are the one who can be
46、so distracting, its strongly recommended that you should study alone. The following are some benefits of studying alone.1. Minimum distractionsWhen you lock yourself away in your room, there tend to be less distractions than when you are studying in a group. 37 There are literally no distractions, u
47、nless youre the one who feels the need to clean everything when you study.2. Personal study environment 38 You may require classical music, a comfortable room, and a cup of tea while you study. Someone else may require complete silence, and no snacks at all. Studying alone allows you to set the perf
48、ect study environment so you get the most out of studying. 39 Some students learn best with flashcards, while others learn best when they reread chapters. Find your learning style, and you can get better results.3. Personalized learning content 40 Only when you study alone, youre able to focus on ex
49、actly those topics. Its easy to look over the material youre already familiar with. The hard part of studying is to learn what you dont understand.A. You can learn whatever you like.B. Nobody is moving around or talking near you.C. That is what you can achieve in group studying.D. Everyone is differ
50、ent, which means everyone learns differently.E. There may be some topics in class that you really need to work on.F. You leave the group without accomplishing anything to get you ready for your exam.G. Studying alone also allows you to use the study strategies that are the most effective for your le
51、arning style.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15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白处的最佳选项。Because people dine out often, there are lots of restaurants in Italy. Most of them are Italian, of course. 41 , today the European country also has many ethnic (民族风味的)restaurants. Al Borgo Antico in Legn
52、ano, a town on the outskirts(城郊)of Milan, is 42 . It offers traditional Italian food, but its owners are 43 . In 1989, co-owner Francesco Wu moved with his 44 from China to Italy. His parents opened a Chinese 45 near Milan.“When you move to a different country, you have to 46 ,” Wu told me during a
53、recent interview. At the beginning, the business was 47 for the brothers. They had to 48 prejudices and the people who said that no one would eat Italian cuisine made by Chinese chefs. “It was 49 when people came in and saw our Chinese 50 and left,” Wu said.The brothers 51 it despite all of the doub
54、ts, “ 52 , the restaurant became one of the best-known in the area,” Wu said, smiling.In 2012, eight years after opening his restaurant, Wu 53 a business organization for Chinese immigrants (移民). “We 54 that something like this was missing, and that it could be 55 for both the Italian and Chinese co
55、mmunity. Wu said.41. A. HoweverB. ThereforeC. InsteadD. Otherwise42. A. cheapB. uniqueC. convenientD. comfortable43. A. JapaneseB. GermanC. FrenchD. Chinese44. A. friendsB. neighborsC. familyD. team45. A. restaurantB. firmC. schoolD. store46. A. fightB. adaptC. tryD. stand47. A. profitableB. toughC.
56、 boringD. pleasant48.A. missB. affectC. ignoreD. criticize49.A. depressingB. surprisingC. amusingD. confusing50.A. facesB. menusC. waitersD. decorations51.A. offeredB. closedC. refusedD. made52.A. SuddenlyB. ActuallyC. HopefullyD. Eventually53.A. foundedB. heard ofC. joinedD. depended on54.A. predic
57、tedB. realizedC. regrettedD. reported55.A. enoughB. demandingC. usefulD. available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。The Shenzhou-13 return capsule, carrying the three Chinese astronauts, Zhai Zhigang, Wang Yaping and Ye Guangfu, 56 (safe) landed back on Earth on Saturday morni
58、ng after a record breaking six-month mission in space. China declared the Shenzhou-13 mission 57 complete success after the medical team waiting on site confirmed that all three astronauts were 58 good health. Zhai, the commander of the mission, was the first 59 (come) out of the capsule, waving his
59、 hand to the cheering crowd on site with a big smile. He said he felt very good. He 60 (follow) by Wang, the first female Chinese astronaut who had entered Chinas space station. “I want to tell my daughter, mom returned after reaching for the stars,” she said. Ye 61 (exit) last from the capsule. “My
60、 first fight to space lasted six 62 (month), which was a challenge to me. My space dream came true,” he said. During the six-month journey in the space station, the crew confirmed key technologies for the construction of the space station, 63 (involve) in-orbit transposition of spacecraft and roboti
61、c arm operation of heavy loads. Besides 64 (science) missions, the crew also gave two live science lectures from the space station, during 65 they conducted various experiments and answered questions from students watching the class on Earth. 第四部分 第一节 应用文写作 （满分15分）你校将举办英语演讲比赛。请你以Grow Up Healthy为题，写一
62、篇发言稿参赛，内容包括：1. 简述现状：吃垃圾食品；缺乏锻炼；游戏上瘾2. 提出建议；健康饮食；锻炼；少玩游戏；心态3. 发起倡议。注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。Grow Up HealthyGood morning, everyone!_Thats all. Thank you.第二节 读后续写（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。“Go back, Mom! Go back!” shouted my six-year-old daughter, June. I quickly turned around to c
63、ast my doubtful eyes on the back seat, worried I had forgotten her younger sister. I was relieved to see the girls safe and sit in their car seats, but Junes expression was one of pure anxiety. “Mom, we have to go back,” she insisted. “Someone needs our help!”As I looked back from the drivers seat,
64、I spotted a young man in rags playing his guitar. His skinny, poor-looking dog rested next to his feet near an old, worn cardboard sign that read, “Homeless, please help.”Wed come across homeless people before and had talked about their needs and struggle. I should seize the chance to set a good exa
65、mple for my daughters to give a helping hand. So I searched for some cash, only to find I had nothing but credit cards. “Im sorry, sweetheart, but I dont have any cash,” I said. “I have some, Mom!” June replied. She opened her little pink purse and pulled out a five-dollar bill. “Oh, good. Ill pay y
66、ou back when we get home,” I responded with a sigh of relief. “No, Mom,” she insisted, “I want to help him. I dont want you to pay me back. I want to give him my money.”As we drove down the crowded rows of the parking lot, I reassured her that we would get to him. When we got there, I called out, “E
67、xcuse me, sir!” He cautiously walked toward our car and answered, “Yes, maam?” “Here you go, sir. ”June stretched out her entire body to hand him her five-dollar bill through the window and explained, “I want you to have this.” He smiled and hesitatingly asked, “This was your money?” “Yes! I want yo
68、u to have it,” she proudly answered. “Thank you,” he said, touched by her thoughtfulnessWe exchanged a smile, and as we drove away, my younger daughter Scarlett began to cry. I hadnt noticed that she had emptied her purse and was holding two quarters in her tiny hands. 注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题
69、卡的相应位置作答。“Mom, I wanted to help, too, ”she sobbed. _Now with tears in his eyes, he said in disbelief. “You want to help me?”_2023届高三1部期初联考模拟测试英语学科答案第一部分听力15 BCCBA 610 BABCC 1115 ABAAC1620 BCBCA第二部分 阅读 第一节 阅读理解A: CDB B:CABD C: BCAD D; CACD第二节 七选五36-40 FBDGE第三部分 英语知识运用 第一节：完形填空41-55 ABDCA BBCAA DDABC第
70、二节：语法填空56. safely57. a58. in59. to come60.was followed61.exited62. months63. involving64.scientific65.which第四部分：写作第一节：应用文写作Grow Up HealthyGood morning, everyone!As we grow up, we are expected to lead a healthy life. However, there is a growing concern that problems like eating junk food, lacking exe
71、rcise and being addicted to online games still exist among us teenagers.To improve the present situation, I suggest that we stick to a healthy diet and regular exercise, which can work wonders for us. Besides, less exposure to electronic devices will do good to both our mental and physical health. M
72、ore importantly, we should learn to look at the bright side and stay positive when facing challenges.In conclusion, lets take action from this very moment to grow up healthy and sound.Thats all. Thank you.第二节：读后续写One possible version:“Mom, I wanted to help, too,” she sobbed. She felt like she had mi
73、ssed out. I didnt know how to let her understand that two quarters was too little. But before I could make up a suitable explanation, she announced, “Mom, he needs help!” I sighed and turned around. Seeing us again, the gentleman looked confused. I awkwardly explained that my other daughter wanted t
74、o give himhermoney just as her elder sister had just done. He peered into the van window to see my pig-tailed four-year-old grinning from ear to ear. “I want to help you!” she declared proudly. Now with tears in his eyes, he said in disbelief, “You want to help me?” She nodded firmly and happily. Th
75、en June proudly handed him Scarletts coins. He tightly clutched them in his dirt-stained hand and showered us with sincere blessings. Two quarters wasnt much, even to the man, but what mattered to him and us was the loving gesture my girls made. On our way back home, June put her hand on her heart,
76、closed her eyes, and told her little sister, “It feels so good to help someone, doesnt it, Sister baby?” Scarlett agreed. With big smiles, they sank back into their seats.Text 1W: James, youve been watching TV for the whole evening.Whats on?M: Its a science program on the origin of the universe. Ill
77、 give a presentation on it in my class tomorrow.Text 2 M: Hello! Do you have The Best of Mozart?W: Um,sorry,weve just sold out. But we can order one for you.If you give us your number, well call you when the CD arrives.Text 3W: Wed better be going now, or well be late for the train.M: No rush. Its 8
78、:30 now. We still have two hours.Text 4M: I am so tired of driving all those hours to work.W: Yeah, I know what you mean. I used to drive two hours to work each way. But now I live within walking distance of my office. I dont even need a bike.Text 5W: Hi, Andy! I didnt see you in Prof. Smiths class
79、yesterday. What happened?M: Well1. . . I had a headache, so I called him and asked for sick leave.Text 6W: The biggest mistake I made,uh,was leaving college inmy last year and not completing my education. So Im thinking of going back to school.M: School? To study what?W: Ecology. Im interested in th
80、e relationship betweenhumans and nature.M: Cool. Is it what you studied years ago?W: No. I majored in chemistry then.Text 7M: Good morning,madam. I am your guide for this trip.W: How lovely! Could you tell me about the hotel Im going to stay at?M: Yes, of course! The Grand Hotel opened in 1990,and i
81、t sits on the seaside along the South Coast Highway. It is the most beautiful hotel here.W: That sounds great!M: And there are some restaurants outside,so at dinnertime,youd have a lot of choices.W: Thats really nice! I like to have some local foods while travelling. What about the scenery around it
82、?M: The hotel has the best views of the Pacific Ocean.W: Oh, I think I will love this hotel!Text 8W: Hi Mike!M: Hi Alice! Nice to see you. You dont often come here.W: I usually have fast food delivered to my office. Just camehere for a change today.M: The environment here is good. Clean and relative
83、ly quiet.W: Yeah,and I heard the food is tasty. By the way,are yougoing to the concert tomorrow evening?M: Yes. Are you?W: Yeah. Catherine was supposed to go with me but she mayhave to work extra hours tomorrow. Do you know any one who might like to go?M: No. . . But if you like, I can ask around. .
84、 . Err. . . Joan might want to go.W: Oh, yes,shes a great fan of classical music. Ill give her a ring after lunch.Text 9W: Hi, Ive only just arrived!M: Oh,good. Now,here are the keys. Lets go in.There are two apartments. The one for rent is on the right. Do come in.W: Thank you. I like the carpet. T
85、he color is nice,isnt it?M: Yes,and this apartment is in good condition. Here is your lounge.W: Where would we eat?M: There is this corner here or you can use your kitchen.Come and see.W: The kitchen is quite small.M: Yes,but it has everything, cooker, fridge, even adishwasher.W: And there are lots
86、of cupboards.M: Let me show you the bedrooms. This is the smaller one.W: Its a good size though.M: Now,come into the other bedroom. You can see the bathroom too. W: Yes,it is very nice but I will have to ask my friend first and we will come together. I understand it is eight hundred dollars a month.
87、 M: Yes. But a few blocks downtown would be much more expensive.W: Well, thank you. I will be in touch.Text 10M: Thank you very much. Thank you, Dr. Johnson.Well,it is really great to be back at university again. The thing that I wanted to tell you today is this: Education is important.When I came t
88、o the U. S. , I was only thinking about being a carpenter. But I could not read the newspaper, and I could not understand the news on television or movies or anything like this. So I entered the City College to take English classes for foreign students. I was very proud that I was going to a college
89、, because no one in my family ever went to any college or to any university. You know, when youre 15 years old in my country, you finish school and then you learn a trade,and thats exactly what I did. When I was 15 years old I learned how to be a carpenter. A year later I came to America. Luckily I
90、met a very good teacher who encouraged me to take some math classes, business classes, and history classes,and I became a full-time college student.And today, when I look back, Im so happy because you never know where life will take you. All of a sudden I started making money because I was really good at math.You know,how to work out everything with math is so important. This is something that I learned when I started my own business,which is doing really well.