1、江苏省盐城2022高三上年级第一学期四校联考英语试卷 考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分第一部分 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。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What is the man doing?A. Doing homework. B. Cooking food. C. Making a list. 2. Whats the weather like now?A. Sunny. B. Rainy. C. Cloudy. 3. What does the woman mean?A. She would like to buy a
2、new car. B. She thinks her car will be ready soon. C. She hopes the man will ride her to work.4. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a TV station. B. In a repair shop. C. Over the phone. 5. What is disturbing the man?A. The light in the room. B. The noise made by Alice. C. The noise of the
3、computer games. 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。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6 When is the homework due?A. Next Monday. B. Next Sunday. C. Next Tuesday. 7. What will Judy do on Sunday?A. Attend some classes. B. Go kite flying. C. Attend a meeting. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Which one is Oksanas final Olym
4、pic Games?A. Sydney. B. Tokyo. C. Beijing. 9. Why did Oksana continue competing in international competitions?A. Because she was not satisfied with her performance. B. Because her family was in need of a lot of money. C. Because her country needed her to win more prizes. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What is
5、 the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Parent and daughter. B. Classmates. C. Boss and employee. 11. Why is the woman working so hard in running?A. To improve her health. B. To kill time after school. C. To get ready for a race. 12. Who is making the training schedule for her?A. She hers
6、elf. B. Her father. C. Her mother. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What day is it today?A. Monday. B. Thursday. C. Friday. 14. What does the man need help with?A. Writing a paper. B. Studying for an exam. C. Preparing for a play. 15. What did the woman do last term?A. She wrote her own play. B. She took Histor
7、y of Theatre. C. She took a course all about Shakespeare. 16. What will the woman give the man?A. Her notes. B. A book. C. A ticket. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What is usually the first requirement for being a model?A.Being lovely. B. Being thin. C. Being unique. 18. What does Victorias secret decide to
8、do?A. Hire plus-sized models. B. Lower their standards. C. Dismiss skinny models. 19. What is the problem caused by products only in small sizes?A. They destroy girls ideal life. B. They create body shame in girls.C. They increase boys individuality. 20. What career opportunities do plus-sized model
9、s have now?A. To act in films and TV shows. B. To sell products as saleswomen. C. To appear in many magazines.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 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。220059ATop Travel Destinations 2022Penang, MalaysiaPenang is one of the only 13 states that make up
10、 Malaysia in Southeast Asia. Its food culture is like nothing youve ever experienced. If youre a food lover, this is the place to go. The central location of Penang makes it a hub（枢纽）for cuisine from many different regions including India, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam.Best Time to Visit：November
11、 to January220059Bali, IndonesiaBali has always been a top travel destination due to its beauty, but even so, there are still hidden spots away from the main tourist attractions that offer peace and quiet. One such place is the island of Nusa Lembongan. One tourist attraction here is the underwater
12、Big Buddha, which has been placed by locals as a business attraction. It also makes for good diving and underwater photography, and is one of the best vacation spots for couples.Best Time to Visit：May to SeptemberAuckland, New ZealandAuckland is a coastal city known for its breathtaking views and be
13、autiful beaches and islands. The nearby Mount Eden is a volcanic mountain you can hike and explore. With its many hiking tracks, views, beaches, and cultural sites, Auckland has enough activities to keep you busy.Best Time to Visit：March to May, September to NovemberBanff, CanadaLocated in the north
14、ern part of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta, Banff is a small town of Canada. Most people outside of Canada have probably never even heard of it, but thats what makes it so different from other attractions. Visitors can ski on Mount Norquay or ride the Banff Gondola up Sulphur Mountain to swim in the
15、 Banff Upper Hot Springs and enjoy great views of the countryside.220059Best Time to Visit：June to August, December to March21. Where should you go if you are interested in diving?A. Penang. B. Nusa Lembongan.C. The Banff Gondola. D. The Banff Upper Hot Springs.22. If you want to explore a volcanic
16、mountain, which month is the best choice?A. October. B. August. C. January. D. December.23. What makes Banff special compared to the other three travel destinations?A. Its famous for its tasty food.B. It doesnt have any mountains.C. It offers great views of beaches.D. Its not well-known to foreigner
17、s.BIn the 17th century, the Netherlands experienced a period of artistic prosperity known as the Dutch Golden Age. During this period, artists found inspiration in Northern Renaissance painting techniques, contributing to masterpieces like Girl with a Pearl Earring by Johannes Vermeer. Known as the
18、“Mona Lisa of the North”,this painting represents the best of Dutch art and it has become one of art historys most beloved paintings. Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer is famous for his paintings of contemporary Delft, a city in Holland where the artist was born, lived and died. Girl with a Pearl Earrin
19、g is Vermeers most well-known work of art. However, it did not attain international fame at its time of completion. That came about at the end of the 20th century, when it was featured in a special exhibition in Washington, D. C. Girl with a Pearl Earring does not show a specific person. Instead, it
20、 shows an unknown girl dressed in grand clothing who, “like a vision coming from the darkness,” art historian Arthur K. Wheelock explained in the Johannes Vermeer catalogue, “belongs to no specific time or place.”Vermeer is known for his ability to create shapes and forms using light rather than lin
21、e. This characteristic approach to modeling is particularly evident in Girl with a Pearl Earring. First, he would “invent”, or create an initial drawing on the canvas. Then, he made a single colored underpainting. Next, he added color. And, finally, in order to make the piece extraordinarily bright,
22、 he would apply a thin layer of glaze to certain parts of the painting. In addition to its fascinating context and appealing beauty, the piece is celebrated for the mystery that surrounds it. “When you think about the Mona Lisa, she is also looking at us, but she isnt engaging shes sitting back in t
23、he painting, self-contained,” Tracy Chevalier, the author of the New York Times bestselling historical novel, Girl with a Pearl Earring, points out. “While Girl with a Pearl Earring is right there there is nothing between her and us. She has this magical quality of being incredibly open and yet myst
24、erious at the same timeand that is what makes her so appealing.”24. What inspired the creation of Girl with a Pearl Earring?A. Previous artists skills. B. The appearance of the girl.C. Vermeers international fame. D. Encouragement from other artists.25. What do we know about Girl with a Pearl Earrin
25、g?A. It is set in the artists birthplace. B. It makes the artist famous overnight.C. It describes a particular and exact girl. D. It is regarded as a match for Mona Lisa.26. What is the purpose of paragraph 4?A. To introduce the subject of the painting. B. To show techniques used in the painting.C.
26、To explain the artistic value of the painting. D. To uncover the mystery behind the painting.27. How does Tracy comment on Girl with a Pearl Earring?A. By citing a theory. B. By giving a definition.C. By offering an example. D. By making a comparison. CA new technology is going to ripe, one that cou
27、ld transform our daily lives, help to form new industries, even remove world economic powers from their present positions. Unlike the wave of industrialization that began in the West and spread later to the rest of the world, the new developments are taking place in research labs all over the globea
28、nd Asians are in the forefront. Physicists are creating a new class of materials that display an amazing property unforeseen even two years agosuperconductivity (超导体技术).Used today only in specialized equipment, super conductors have the potential to radically change most of the electrical and electr
29、onic appliances found in the home, making them smaller, more powerful and efficient. They could free our cities of pollution by replacing petrol and diesel (柴油) vehicles with electric cars, and cut the cost of electricity. The new materials do something that even the best of conductors such as coppe
30、r and silver cannotthey do away with all electrical resistance. The significances for energy storage are great.The technology is in its early stage, still accessible to countries that decide to invest brains and money. For 75 years it had remained little more than a scientific curiosity with limited
31、 practical use because the phenomenon occurred only at extremely low temperatures. It was first observed in 1911 by a Dutch scientist named Heike Kamerlingh Onnes, who cooled mercury (水银) to temperatures below -269 with liquid helium (氦). Then in January last year, two IBM scientists, K. Alex Muller
32、 and J. George Bednorz, found a metal oxide ceramic (氧化陶瓷) that superconducted at -243. Their report went largely unnoticed until last December, when it was confirmed at a scientific meeting in Boston. Today Japan, India, China and other Asian countries all have their share of experts who spend thei
33、r days and nights in labs, acting as midwives (助产士) to a new technology.28. As is indicated in the passage, the technology of superconductivity _.A. has already been developed B. is still under developmentC. will be used only in specialized equipment D. will be used in daily lives in a few years29.
34、The new technology differs from the others in that _.A. it began in the East and spread later to the rest of the worldB. it began in the West and spread later to the rest of the worldC. it is being cultivated in research labs around the worldD. it is accessible to physicists who are intelligent and
35、rich30. From the passage, we may conclude that _.A.the West was astonished at the new technology developed by the Asians B. Dutch scientists kept reporting new findings for the last 75 yearsC. IBM scientists report receive immediate attention all over the worldD.Asian scientists gain the lead in the
36、 growth of the new technology31. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. The Prospect of a New TechnologyB. Superconductivity: A New TechnologyC. A New Technology: The Key to Change the Way of Our LivesD. A New Technology: A Joint Effort of Many CountriesDWholesale prices f
37、or gas and electricity are increasing suddenly across Europe, raising the possibility of increases in already-high utility（公共事业）bills and further pain for people who have taken a financial hit from CoVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine conflicts.Governments are struggling to find ways to limit costs to co
38、nsumers as scant natural gas reserves present yet another potential problem, exposing the continent to even more price increases and possible shortages if its a cold winter.In the U.K., many people will see their gas and electricity bills rise next month after the nations energy regulator approved a
39、 12% price increase for those without contracts that lock in rates. Officials in Italy have warned that prices will increase by 40% for the quarter that will be billed in October.There are multiple causes for the price increases, energy analysts say, including tight supplies of natural gas used to g
40、enerate electricity, higher costs for permits to release carbon dioxide as part of Europes fight against climate change, and less supply from wind in some cases.Analysts at S&P Global Platts say electricity prices have risen due to strong demand from places like data centers and electric cars, but a
41、bove all because of the rise in the price of natural gas used in generating plants. Utility companies exposure to natural gas prices has increased as high-emission coal plants have been retired, while utilities face higher costs for carbon allowances required by the European Unions emissions trading
42、 system, which is aimed at reducing emissions of greenhouse gases.The tight gas market could bite even more sharply if theres an unusually cold winter. Thats because European distributors did not refill reserves reduced during last winter as they typically had done in summer months. In March 2018, w
43、hen the freeze named “the beast from the east” hit Europe, industrial users in the U.K. got a notice that there was a risk of interruption, although it didnt come to that.Could Europe run out of gas? “The short answer is Yes, this is a real risk,” said James Huckstepp, an analyst at S&P Global Platt
44、s. “Storage stocks are at record lows and there isnt currently any spare supply capacity that is exportable anywhere in the world. The longer answer is that its hard to predict how it will play out, given that Europe has never run out of gas in two decades under the current distribution system.”32.
45、What does the underlined word “scant” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Total. B. Additional.C. Limited. D. Regular.33. What has actually led to the rise of electricity prices?A. The great demand for electric cars. B.The closure of some coal plants.C. The competition between utility companies. D. The
46、change in the emissions trading system.34. Why could an unusually cold winter make the gas market tighter?A. More natural gas will be needed for industrial use.B.Utility companies work can be easily interrupted.C. It is not easy to fill reserves during the cold weather.D. European distributors dont
47、make good preparations.35. What can we learn from James Huckstepps words in the last paragraph?A. Europe is expected to seek help from other countries.B. It is hard to control the gas price in Europe at present.C. Europe might face a serious shortage of gas in the future.D. Theres something wrong wi
48、th Europes distribution system.第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)阅读短文，从短文后选项中选出可填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。As the proverb goes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder(观看者). _36_ A paper published two years ago in Nature found a connection between peoples sense of well-being and the scenicness (美景) of where they l
49、ived. The papers authors measured scenicness by conducting a survey among volunteers.The connection, the papers authors found, held true whether a neighborhood was urban or rural. _37_ Nor did levels of air pollution have any influence on it. The authors also discovered that differences in volunteer
50、s health were better explained by the scenicness of where they lived than by the amount of green space around them._38_ The team behind that Nature paper have nevertheless decided to have a go. They have adapted a computer program to recognize beautiful landscapes, whether natural or artificial, usi
51、ng the criteria that a human beholder would employ. The programs task was to work out, by analyzing each photographs features in the context of its Scenic-or-Not ratings, what it is that makes a landscape scenic.Most of the results are not surprising. Lakes and horizons scored well. So did valleys a
52、nd snowy mountains. In artificial landscapes, castles, churches and cottages were seen as scenic. _39_ The analysis did, however, confirm one important finding from the teams previous study, which is also a message for town planners. Green spaces alone are not scenic. To be so they need to involve c
53、ontours (高低起伏的轮廓) and trees. _40_A. But surroundings matter.B. Hospitals, garages and motels were not so much.C. So people have a deep affection for where they live.D. It bore no relation to volunteers social and economic status.E. Therefore, less grass and more trees and bushes would be welcome.F.
54、Natural landscapes are rated as scenicness as opposed to artificial landscapes.G. Determining what scenicness is, though, has always been frustrating for scientists.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。When you are storm chasing, most mornings start off i
55、n a cheap hotel trying to remember where you ended up the night before. This morning, we were in Wichita, Kansas, midway through a project to 41 the dramatic and destructive weather that travels across the middle of the United States every spring.We loaded the car with our 42 , and off we went, driv
56、ing under cloudless blue skies for hundreds of miles. Then we reached the border of our targeted storm and entered a dark scene of clouds and occasional rain. As we 43 the heart of the storm, we found ourselves 44 with high winds, violent rain, and severe hail（冰雹）, Photographer Krystle, at the wheel
57、, 45 to get in front of the storm, but it was moving too fast. We could 46 keep pace with it.Then we caught sight of something 47 , created by the storm：a rain-wrapped tornado half a mile to our right. The chaotic conditions made it 48 for us to keep it in sight. We lost our cellphone signals and al
58、l the data we were desperately 49 for communication. We couldnt see beyond 20 feet. That was when Nick, our expedition(探险) leader and weather expert, called, “We have to flee.” Krystle 50 changed direction, driving the car north onto a country road, 51 the madness of that dangerous chase.We werent d
59、one. After a stretch of clear skies, we found another 52 waiting for us. This time, we 53 to get in front of it, stopping to photograph it and racing back to the car to 54 its extreme anger.A little past midnight, we let the storm go. We watched as the lightning-filled cloud rolled away, displaying
60、the night sky a beautiful 55 for those reckless（wwppto不顾危险的）enough to seek it.41. A. recognize B. transformC. photographD. forecast42. A. nutrients B. flavorC. equipmentD. documents43. A. mentioned B. identifiedC. capturedD. approached44. A. struggling B. comparingC. engagedD. filled45. A. pretended
61、 B.accelerated C. deservedD. hesitated46. A. instantly B. graduallyC. exactlyD.hardly47. A. disgusting B. frighteningC. annoyingD. embarrassing48. A. efficient B. contradictoryC. fundamentalD. tough49. A. dependent on B. absorbed inC. satisfied withD. curious about50. A. deliberately B. frequentlyC.
62、 rigidlyD. abruptly51. A. predicting B. toleratingC. escapingD. witnessing52. A. cloud B. stormC. carD. road53. A. regretted B. devotedC. managedD. proposed54. A. calm B.ignoreC. challengeD. avoid55. A. reward B. excuseC. appetiteD. thought第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，在空自处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Now
63、adays, face masks 56 _(wear) all over the world, but China is one of first countries to realize the importance off the wearing of face masks. In fact, it is also a result of traditional cultural factors in ChinaThese include the 57_ (believe) rooted in traditional Chinese medicine, of 58_ qi is a hu
64、gely important concept. The Chinese character for qi is related to air, breathing, and energy. People believe that _ 59_ one is low on qi, they are more likely to fall ill. Thus, 60_ _ (maintain)a supply of clean air in ones lungs is important Because face masks can filter out _ 61_ _(poison) matter
65、 in the air, people tend to consider them a useful tool for disease _ 62_ ( prevent).Some experts argue that effectiveness of face masks in preventing disease is great. According to Dr. Deng Xiaofan, _ 63_ advisor of medical information, face masks can actually prevent the spread of viruses on condi
66、tion that they are worn correctly. Other experts have pointed out that healthy people do not need to be _ 64_ （constant）wearing them when not in public, When it comes to preventing COVID-19, authorities advise correct face masks wearing and frequent hand washing 65 _ effective ways of controlling th
67、e spread of diseases.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节 应用文（满分15分）66.如今，游泳已成为各校争相开展的体育活动。假定你是李华，你校组建了游泳俱乐部。请给在我校留学的朋友Peter写信，邀请他加入。内容包括：1. 组建俱乐部的目的；2. 俱乐部的主要活动；3. 报名的时间和地点。注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Peter, Yours truly,Li Hua 第二节 读后续写（满分 25分）67. 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When a tornado(龙卷风)
68、 touched down in a small town nearby, many families were left completely ruined. Afterward al he local newspapers carried many human-interest stories featuring some of the families who suffered the hardest. One Sunday, a particular picture especially touched me, . A young woman stood in front of an
69、entirely shattered（破碎的）mobile home, a depressed expression on her face. A young boy, seven or eight years old, stood at her side, eyes downcast. Clutching（紧握）at her skirt was a tiny girl who stared into the camera, eyes wide with confusion and fear, The article that went with the picture gave the cl
70、othing sizes of each family member. With growing interest, I noticed that their sizes closely matched ours, This would be a good opportunity to teach my children to help those less fortunate than themselves. I stuck the picture of the young family to our refrigerator, explaining their difficulty to
71、my seven-year-old twins, Brad and Brett, and to three-year-old Meghan. These poor people now have nothing, I said. Well share what we have with them. I brought three large boxes down from the room upstairs and placed them on the living room floor. Meghan watched seriously, as the boys and I filled o
72、ne of the boxes with canned goods and foods. While I sorted through our clothes, I encouraged the boys to go through their toys and donate some of their less favorite things. Meghan watched quietly as the boys piled up old toys and games. Meghan walked up with Lucy, her worn, much-loved rag doll hug
73、ged tightly to her chest. She came to the box that held the toys, pressed her round little face into Lucys flat, painted-on-face, gave her a final kiss, then laid her gently on top of the other toys. Oh, Honey, I said. You dont have to give Lucy. You love her so much. Meghan nodded seriously, eyes f
74、illed with held-back tears. Lucy makes me happy, Mommy. Maybe shell make that other little girl happy, too. 注意1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右; 2. 续写部分分为两段, 每段的开头语已为你写好。The boys had watched, open-mouthed, as their baby sister placed her favorite doll in the box. I looked at my children for a long moment. 英语试卷答案第一
75、部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)1-5 CBCCA 6-10 CABBB 11-15 CCBAB 16-20 ABABC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）21-23 BAD 24-27 ADBD 28-31 BCDB 32-35 CBDC第二节(共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)36-40 ADGBE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）41. C 42. C 43. D 44. A 45. B 46. D 47. B 48. D 49. A 50. D 51. C
76、52. B 53. C 54. D 55. A第二节 (共10小:每小题1.5分，满分15分)56.are being worn 57. beliefs 58. which 59. if/when 60.maintaining61.poisonous 62.prevention 63. an 64.constantly 65.as第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节 应用文（满分15分）Dear Peter,With swimming sweeping nationwide, a swimming club has been formed recently in our school.I
77、n light of your great passion about it, Im writing to invite you to join it.In order to enrich our campus life, the swimming club without doubt provides us with an opportunity to build up our strength and foster a healthy lifestyle. In addition, a diversity of water-based activities are held, rangin
78、g from routine practice to regularly-organized matches, which cultivate the sports spirit as well as sharpen swimming skills. More appealing water games are arranged for us to get entertained and refreshed. Amazing, isnt it? Please sign up in Mr. Smiths office before next Friday.Such a great chance
79、is it that you cant afford to miss it. Im convinced that it will live up to your expectations.Yours truly,Li Hua 第二节 读后续写（满分25分）The boys had watched, open-mouthed, as their baby sister placed her favorite doll in the box. Without a word, Brad rose and went to his room, and came back carrying one of
80、his favorite action figures. He hesitated briefly, clutching the toy, then looked over at Meghan and placed it in the box next to Lucy. A slow smile spread across Bretts face. Then he jumped up, eyes twinkling as he ran to fetch some of his prized Matchbox cars. Astonished, I realized that the boys
81、had also recognized what little Meghans action meant. I looked at my children for a long moment. I think all of them want to make these poor people who have nothing happy like them. Swallowing back tears, I pulled all three of them into my arms. Taking the cue from my little one, I removed my old ja
82、cket from the box of clothes, too. I replaced with the new hunter green jacket that I had found on sale last week. I hoped the young woman in the picture would love it as much as I did. What Meghan did taught me a lesson that the true spirit of donating is to give with your heart. 附：听力录音原文Text 1M: E
83、r All we need is eggs, tomatoes and sugar, right?W: Well, sugar is very important for the dish.M: OK. Let me write it down. Are you going with me?W: Sorry. I dont like to go to the grocery store. Text 2W: Oh, no. Its raining again.M: They say we are going to see the sun tomorrow.W: Thats exactly wha
84、t we need now.Text 3M: When will your car be ready?W: Im not sure. Theres a part that has to be ordered from the factory. It may take some time. Can you pick me up tomorrow?Text 4W: Hello, Sander Service. Lucy speaking. Anything I can do for you?M: Oh, Im just turning my air conditioner on. But it d
85、oes not work.W: Dont worry. Ill send a person to check it. Whats your address, sir?Text 5M: Hey, Alice. I cant sleep with the light on. Cant you read in the study?W: Sorry, but Bob is playing computer games in the study now.Text 6M: lets go kite flying, Judy. Its such a lovely day. W: Okay, but let
86、me finish my math homework first. Would you mind waiting for half an hour, Max?There are a few magazines on the table.M: Isnt the math homework due next Tuesday?W: Yeah, but I have a full day of classes on Sunday and a meeting to attend on Monday.M: All right, then. You go ahead, and Ill catch up on
87、 some news while waiting.Text 7M: Have you heard of a gymnast called Oksana Chusovitina?W: Of course. She is really famous. The 46-tear-old has just completed her eighth Olympic Games at Tokyo 2020. And she said goodbye to sports after her final dance at the Games.M: Ive heard that Sydney 2000 Games
88、 were meant to be her last game, but her son suffered a serious disease so she continued competing to raise money for her son.W: What a great mom and what a great athlet!M: Yes. Sometimes the hardship you meet in life can be the seeds of remarkable achievements.Text 8 M: What are you doing after sch
89、ool today? I thought maybe we could hang out and have a dinner together before I go back home. W: I cant. I usually work out for a couple of hours in the afternoon. I need to get running right after class before it gets too dark outside.M: A couple of hours? Why are you working out so hard?W: I am t
90、raining for a marathon. My mom has run two marathons, and she has written a trainging schedule for me, and she has written a training schedule for me. You have to keep working hard until you are strong enough to run a marathon.M: How long is a marathon, anyway?W: Its about 26 miles.M: Wow, thats rea
91、lly demanding! Good luck to you!Text 9M: Ive been staring at this assignment for two hours, but I still cant figure out I should start.W: Maybe its time to take a break and do something else.M: Well, thats what Ive been doing all week. This paper is due tomorrow, and Ive known about it since Monday.
92、W: If you have a paper due on Friday, why on earth would you wait until the night before to start it?M: Come on, Im asking you for help here!W: OK, OK. Heres what I do when I have to write a paper: I think of a topic that interests me and that I think of a topic that interests me and that I think I
93、can write about easily you know, something that I know a thing or two about.M: Well, do you know anything about Shakespeare? Because thats who Im supposed to write about.W: Youre in luck. I took History of Theatre last term, and we did a whole week on Shakespeare.M: Cool!W: I probably have my notes
94、lying around here somewhere. Maybe theyll inspire you to write your own play or something Text 10When we think of a professional fashion model, we probably imagine a tall, skinny woman with a tiny waist. Being slim is usually the No. 1 requirement for women who want to work in modeling.One company w
95、ants to change this. Victorias secret, a company from the US, announced the signing of plus-sized models in October. USA Today says it is about “self-love, self-acceptance and individuality”.For a long time, the fashion industry has been blind to the fact that a consumer can be plus-sized, often pro
96、ducing their products only in small sizes, according to an editor at the Business of Fashion website. This causes many young women to be ashamed of their bodies. As a result, they lose their individuality, trying to meet somebody elses ideal.Plus-sized models are born to deal with such problems. As
97、culture shifts toward greater acceptance and less discrimination, a plus-sized model may experience a lot of career opportunities. Many famous plus-sized models have found themselves appearing in magazine covers or being hired as models for products. Barbara Brickner, for example, is a famous plus-s
98、ized model who appeared in numerous magazines, including Glamour and Womens World.As a unique individual, every girl should be able to love and accept herself. “We are all real women regardless of our size. Its no about looking better or worse but about having the same opportunities as skinny models.”