1、江苏省徐州市沛县2020-2021学年高二英语上学期第一次学情调研试题（试卷满分150分; 考试时间120分钟） 注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C
2、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. Whats John doing now?A. Playing football.B. Watching TV. C. Studying. 2. What can the man do?A. Swim. B. Play soccer. C. Play basketball. 3. When will the meeting be over?A. At 11:00. B. At 10:00. C. At 9:30. 4. What does the woman
3、think of the play?A. Terrible.B. Just so-so. C. Great. 5. Whats the weather like now?A. Snowy. B. Rainy. C. Sunny. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6. Where does the man
4、 want to go?A. The library. B. The lab. C. The caf. 7. Whats the mans major?A. Psychology. B. Physics. C. Chemistry. 听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。8. Where is the woman going first?A. The classroom. B. The library. C. The gym. 9. What will the woman do in the library?A. Borrow some books. B. Return some book
5、s. C. Study for the exam. 10. Why do the speakers go to the gym?A. To watch a game. B. To take a PE class. C. To go swimming. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。11. What do we know about the man?A. He is in poor health. B. He wants to stay at home today. C. He hasnt finished his homework yet. 12. What relation i
6、s Mr. Bell to the man?A. His neighbor. B. His teacher. C. His father. 13. What does the man ask the woman to do?A. Help him hand in his project. B. Call to ask for leave. C. Drive him to school right now. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16三个小题。14. What will the man do in the late afternoon?A. Give a speech. B. Write
7、 a magazine article. C. Prepare some materials. 15. Where will the man have dinner tonight?A. At home. B. In the office. C. In a meeting room. 16. How will the man go back home?A. By bus. B. By car. C. By taxi. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。17. What can we learn about Pedal Power?A. It was started in 1996.
8、B. It gives bicycles to people for free. C. It sends bicycles to poor areas regularly. 18. What happened to Pedal Power in August 2000?A. It couldnt meet its costs. B. It won an Enterprise Award. C. It was criticized by the British media. 19. When did Dan Pearman go to Ecuador?A. In 1993. B. In 1998
9、. C. In 2001. 20. Why was Dan Pearmans neighbor successful in business?A. He offered many jobs to craftsmen in the town. B. He was the most skilled craftsman in the village. C. He could reach customers easily by riding his bike. 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
10、中，选出最佳选项。AWith numerous rides, a variety of wildlife from both land and sea and shows filled with action-packed excitement, no wonder its a hit with visitors from all over the world. Whether riding on the worlds biggest steel roller coaster, Dragon Mountain, or enjoying a show filled with fun-loving
11、 dolphins and intelligent whales, youre sure to have the time of your life at MarineLand. Having been in business for more than 50 years, this park has something for every member of the family!HighlightsAttractions:The King Waldorf Stadium Show：This entertaining, educational and heart-warming show f
12、eatures dolphins, white whales, sea lions, and walruses and is sure to leave you in awe as well as help you understand and appreciate these wonderful marine mammals(海洋哺乳动物).Arctic Cove: It featuring one of the largest white whale collections in the world, visitors are able to purchase a pass to Arct
13、ic Cove where they can touch and feed the whales as well as view them underwater.Friendship Cove: Breathtaking underwater viewing allows you to enter the magic world of the killer whale below the water surface or on a surface level walkway.Hotels：Villager Lodge: It is located in Niagara Falls, Ontar
14、io.Diplomat Inn: Within half a mile of the Skylon Tower, it is the choice for an inexpensive location.Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview Hotel&Spa: It is close to popular attractions and the Scotiabank Convention Center.Days Inn Lundys Lane: It is located just two miles from the gorgeous Niagara Falls
15、 and the Skylon Tower Observation Deck.Hours of Operation:10:00 am-5:00 pm(Sept. 11thOct. 13th)Phone:417823098121. What can be learned about MarineLand Theme Park?A. It is only suitable for kids. B. It was opened fifty years ago.C. It has both land and marine animals. D. It has the worlds biggest ro
16、ller coaster.22. What is special about Arctic Cove?A.It has the largest white whale collection in the world.B.It allows visitors to enter the magic world of the killer whale.C.It features an entertaining show starring various marine mammals.D.It provides visitors with a chance to interact with white
17、 whales personally.23. Which hotel suits you best if you have a tight budget?A. Diplomat Inn. B. Villager Lodge.C. Days Inn Lundys Lane. D. Marriott Niagara Fails Fallsview Hotel&Spa.BActors Keira Knightley and Kristen Bell have both commented on their worries about using Disney princesses as role m
18、odels for their children.On a famous talk show, Knightley said her daughter (who was born in 2015) was “banned” from watching Cinderella, which Disney produced as a cartoon in 1950 and a live-action film in 2015. “Cinderella waits around for a rich guy to rescue her. Dont. Rescue yourself! Obviously
19、.”Knightley added that she had also forbidden The Little Mermaid, the 1989 cartoon. “This is the one that Im quite annoyed about because I really like the film. I mean, the songs are great, but do not give up your voice for a man. Well, thats a little difficult to handle, but Im keeping to it.”Bell,
20、 the star of Frozen, expressed her disapproval of the Snow White fairy tale, which became a classic Disney cartoon in 1938. In an interview with parents, Bell said: “I look at my girls and ask, Dont you think its very unusual that Snow White didnt ask the old witch why she needed to eat the apple? O
21、r where she got that apple? I say, I would never take food from a stranger, would you? And my kids respond, No! And I think Im doing something right.”Bell, who played a Disney princess in Frozen, said she also used the story to illustrate issues about permission. She says that she asked her children
22、: “Dont you think that its very strange that the prince kisses Snow White without her permission? Because you cannot kiss someone if theyre sleeping!”Bell later responded to criticism on social media. To one user she wrote: “Everything is a message to our children, because they are sponges(海绵) that
23、soak up everything and are learning how to be adults through what they see. I want my girls to see and practice critical thinking and respectful behavior.”24. Why did Knightley stop her daughter from watching The Little Mermaid?A. Because Knightley disliked it.B. Because the little mermaid was trick
24、y.C. Because the film showed wrong values.D. Because the songs in the film were annoying.25. What can we infer about Bell from Paragraph 4?A. Bell thought Snow White behaved well.B. Bell didnt know how to persuade her kids.C. Bell wanted her kids to learn from Snow White.D. Bell believed her kids sh
25、ould be critical about the film.26. What qualities do Knightley and Bell expect their children to have?A. Curious and hard-working.B. Smart and generous.C. Independent and good-mannered.D. Critical and proud.27. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Say No to Disney Princesses B. Rescue Yours
26、elvesC. Doing Something Right D. Practice Critical ThinkingCThe Israeli farmers who pioneered the revolutionary technology known as drip irrigation（滴流灌溉）werent trying to solve one of the worlds most urgent problems. They were just trying to survive. They lived in the desert, and they didnt have enou
27、gh water to grow their crops.In its simplest form, it was little more than a pipe with holes in it. But behind each hole was a hi-tech dripper that let out just the right amount of water. Snaked along a row of crops so that the holes were positioned directly above the roots, the pipe could direct ea
28、ch precious drop of water directly to the plants, getting a bigger harvest while using a very small amount of water.Over time, the farmers improved upon the technology, perfecting the drippers that regulated the flow of water, and connecting the pipelines to computers that could determine exactly ho
29、w much water each plant needed and when.If the global population kept growing, the rest of the world would increasingly resemble their little community in the desert. So they began selling their irrigation systems in other parts of the world, eventually expanding to more than 110 countries. Netafirm
30、, the company says its lifting people out of poverty and conserving water at a time when the importance of doing so has never been clearer.The mass adoption of drip irrigation wont save the world by itself. To avoid the coming catastrophe, nearly everybody will, in some way, have to do more with les
31、s, perhaps through accepting and using other new technologies. Otherwise, its going to get ugly.28. Why is drip irrigation called “the revolutionary technology”?A. It saves the world all by itself. B. It is controlled by computers.C. It makes irrigation more effective. D. It provides deserts with wa
32、ter.29. What does “one of the worlds most urgent problems” in Paragraph 1 refer to?A. Lacking water.B. Lacking labor. C. Lacking food.D. Lacking energy.30. How does the drip irrigation help farmers with crops?A. By drilling holes on the pipes.B. By regulating water via drippers.C. By snaking pipes a
33、long the crops.D. By placing pipes just above roots.31. Which of the following will be the best slogan for Netafirm to sell the irrigation systems?A. Less water; More harvest. B. New technology; New world.C. More grain; Less starvation. D. Water saving; World surviving.DNamecalling, teasing, pushing
34、 and fightingwhether you have experienced it or not, the chances are that these are the things that appear in your mind when you hear the word “bullying”. Yet, many of us know little about the serious, lasting harms bullying could cause. If youve watched 13 Reasons Why, youll understand the impacts
35、that bullying can have. The second season of the popular US teenage drama was released on May 18. It tells the story of Hannah Baker, a high school student who takes her own life after shes picked on by fellow students, while others stand by and do nothing to help her. One of the important messages
36、audiences could get from the show is to treat people with kindness and respect. “It teaches us that every single thing we say and do has an impact on others,” news platform Odyssey noted. Some may think 13 Reasons Why exaggerates（夸大）the seriousness of school bullying, but according to the US Nationa
37、l Center for Educational Statistics, more than 20 percent of US students were bullied in 2019, and only 36% of this group reported it. NBA player Gerald Green opened up about being called “alien hands” during his teenage years due to his big hands. “Being bullied was embarrassing,” he said. “I still
38、 remember shying away from crowds and walking around with my hands in my pockets to evade the attention from my peers.” To get away with the teasing, he found his motivation by playing basketball and making a career out of it. But not everyone is so lucky to discover a release. According to statisti
39、cs released by the US government, if someone prevents a bully, theres a 57% chance that the bullying will stop within 10 seconds. So if you ever witness bullying, consider stepping up and supporting the victim. As US actor Brandon Flynn, who stars in 13 Reasons Why, said, “Just because youre not the
40、 one getting bullied, it doesnt mean its not your problem.”32. What is the purpose of the last paragraph？ A. To add some background information.B. To encourage eyewitnesses to take action.C. To introduce a new topic of the discussion.D. To give people advice about dealing with bullying.33. What does
41、 the US National Center for Educational Statistics indicate？ A. Bullying isnt a problem in many schools.B. School bullying cant cause too much pain.C. Only a few people are concerned about bullying.D. Many people whore bullied choose not to seek help.34. What does the underlined word “evade” in Para
42、. 5 mean？ A. Attract.B. Focus.C. Avoid.D. Keep.35. What does the text tell us about 13 Reasons Why？ A. It overstates school bullying.B. It was first shown on May 18.C. It is mainly about school bullying.D. It shows few people can report bullying.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5 分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项
43、。选项中有两项为多余选项。We are here to share these essay writing suggestions in case you wish to write an essay for your own benefit. Writing your own statement of personal belief can be a powerful tool for self-reflection. It can also be a wonderful thing to share with family, friends, and colleagues. 36 . Be
44、 distinctive. Take your belief out of the events that have shaped your core values. Consider moments when belief was formed or tested or changed. 37 . Your story need not be heart-warming or anxious it can even be funny but it should be specific to you. Make sure your story is tied to the essence of
45、 your daily life philosophy and the shaping of your belief. Be brief. 38 .Thats about three minutes when you read aloud at your natural pace. So consider focusing on the core belief. In addition，write about what you do believe，and not what you dont believe. Remember to avoid statements about religio
46、us beliefs. 39 . Make your essay about yourself; speak in the first person. Avoid speaking in we. Tell your personal belief；this is not an opinion about social ideals.40 We recommend you read your essay aloud to yourself several times, and each time edit it and improve it until you find the words, t
47、one，and story that truly arouse your feelings, which can attract others then. Keeping the above in heart and putting them into action, you will realize writing an essay just seems like an easy task.A. Be personalB. Be appealingC. Your statement should be between 500 and 600 wordsD. Its important to
48、know how to tell a story about yourselfE. Write in words and phrases that are comfortable for you to speakF. Think of your own life, and tell the things you know that no one else doesG. To guide you through this process, we offer some simple suggestions for you to follow第三部分：语言知识运用第一节：完形填空（每题1分，共15分
49、）Jake and Max Klein are twin brothers who have a passion for volunteering. Their family have always done community 41 .At a young age, they chose to 42 familys gifts at their birthday parties, but asked them to donate money to a charity. When they were seven, Jake and Max were interested in 43 with
50、a family friend at the local homeless shelter to help cook. 44 ， he turned them down because they were too 45 and they had to be fourteen to cook. This led them on an endless 46 to come up with a way to help other kids who were also facing a 47 challenging: wanting to help but 48 because of their ag
51、e.So, Kids That Do Good was 49 to show ways to kids or adults, at any age, they could join the community and make a 50 .The small 51 has grown into a large website that brings thousands of 52 visitors each year. Jake and Max say that their website brings 35,000 unique viewers, of those viewers, Kids
52、 That Do Good has 53 kids to 16,000 organizations.Jake and Max are 54 with school and after-class activities and other community service promises. Kids That Do Good also has blog posts that advise kids on 55 their own charitable event.41AsurveysBservicesCdutiesDbusinesses42Asort outBplay withCgive u
53、pDput away43AtravellingBvolunteeringCcookingDrecycling44AUnfortunately.BHappilyCHonestlyDGratefully45AshyBawkwardCweakDyoung46AtaskBabilityCchanceDdetermination47ApublicBsimilarCsharpDdirect48AjokedBblamedCdeniedDpraised49AadvisedBallowedCnamedDcreated50AjudgmentBdifferenceCcommentDdecision51AplanBe
54、ffortCprojectDexperiment52ApleasedBsatisfiedCamazedDinterested53AconnectedBexposedCcontributedDattracted54AfamiliarBpatientCbusyDcontent55ArememberingBdescribingCcelebratingDBuilding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。Stephanie Jenouvrier at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institut
55、ion found the future of emperor penguins（帝企鹅）depended on international efforts to manage climate change rather than on their 56 (able) to adapt to new environment. Climate change, if 57 (leave) unchecked, could drive emperor penguins to extinction（灭绝）by the end of the century as sea ice disappears.D
56、isappearing sea ice affects these penguins 58 (direct) because they rely on it for their living. Sea ice changes are already affecting emperor penguins, with breeding failures for three years in a row at their second 59 (big) living place in the Antarctic. 60 (examine) the future of emperor penguins
57、, Jenouvirer and her team 61 (model) their population under three scenarios（设想）: global temperature increases by 1.5C; global temperature increases by 2C; no action 62 (take) to reduce emissions（排放物）. They wanted to see 63 would happen if emissions kept rising. They found that global warming of 1.5C
58、 would cause a 31 percent fall, 64 2C a 44 percent fall. “The result was 65 81 to 86 per cent fall in population by 2100 under the third scenario,” said Jenouvrier. 第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节：应用文（15分）假如你是李华，你和几位同学原定于本周末与外教摩根先生（Mr Morgan)一起去市郊爬山，但由于发生了突发事件，你无法参加爬山活动。请用英文给摩根先生写一封电子邮件，表示歉意。内容包括：1. 非常期待这次活动；
59、 2.无法参加的原因； 3. 向他表示歉意。_第二节：读后续写（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。续写的词数应为150左右。 At noon that day, I drove back to my house after the performance. Just as I entered the living room, I heard a gentle sound coming from the bedroom upstairsit was the sound of my favorite violin. “Thief!” I dashed
60、 upstairs. Sure enough, as expected, a boy of about 12 years old was petting my violin. The boy had messy hair and a thin face, his oversized coat seemingly filled with something. At first glance, I found a new pair of shoes missing. It seemed that he was surely a thief. Then, I saw his eyes full of
61、 fear and despair. My anger was immediately replaced by a smile, I asked, “Are you Mr. Rams nephew, Michael? Im his housekeeper. Two days ago, I heard his nephew living in the countryside will come. It must be you. Youre really like him!” On hearing my words, the boy was first astonished, but then q
62、uickly said, “Has my uncle gone out? I think Id better first go out for a walk and visit him again in a while.” I nodded and asked the boy who was preparing to put down the violin, “Do you like to play the violin so much?” “Yes, but Im so poor that I cant afford it,” the boy replied. “Then, I give t
63、his violin to you.” The boy looked at me questioningly, but he picked up the violin. Going out to the living room, he suddenly saw on the wall my huge color photo I performed in the Sydney Opera House. He involuntarily trembled for a moment and ran out without looking back. I was sure that the boy h
64、ad understood what happened because no one would decorate the living room with the housekeepers photo.Paragraph 1: A few years later, I was invited to be a judge at a music competition of senior high school students._Paragraph 2: After the competition, “Michael” ran to me, holding a violin box._ 高二英
65、语月考答案 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）1-5 CCACB 6-10 ABABC 11-15 ABACA 16-20 BCAAC第二部分阅读(共两节,满分50分)21-23 CDA 24-27 CDCA 28-31. CABA 32-35 BDCC 36-40 GFCAE第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（满分15分）41-45 BCBAD 46-50 ABCDB 51-55 CDACD 第二节 （满分15分）56. ability 57.left 58.directly 59.biggest 60. To examine 61. modeled/ modelled 6
66、2.is taken 63.what 64.and 65.a 第四部分：作文（满分40分）：应用文（满分15分）Dear Mr. Morgan, Im writing to apologize for not being able to climb the mountain with you this weekend. My classmates and I have been expecting to go climbing with you so that we can get close to nature and relax ourselves as well. However, so
67、mething unexpected occurred, which made it impossible for me to join in the activity. My grandfather, who is in his 70s, fell on the ground suddenly while having a shower yesterday. He was so seriously injured that he was sent to hospital at once. Now he is receiving treatment there and I must look
68、after him. Thats why I cant go with you.Once again, sorry for not being able to accompany you. I sincerely hope that you will have a good time. Yours, Li Hua 读后续写（满分25分）Paragraph 1: A few years later, I was invited to be a judge at a music competition of senior high school students. Fascinated by th
69、e gentle sound of one participant, I was wholeheartedly impressed by his wonderful performance and solid strength. As I flicked my eyes up to glance at the performer, I was so astonished to see a thin face, so familiar, yet now lit up with joy and confidence. The thief! For an instant, I was amazed
70、that the kindness I offered to cover the boys misconduct would made such a big difference!Paragraph 2:After the competition, Michael ran to me, holding a violin box. He asked with a tremble in his voice, with his thin face reddening with excitement, Sir, do you recognize me? The nephew! Its your kin
71、dness that enlightenes my life, so does your violin. Today, I can give back this violin to you without regret. Tears welled up in my eyes. Never had I anticipated that a tiny white lie would inject such great power into others and change their life.听力材料Text 1M: Kate, dont make noise. This football m
72、atch is great. W: I think you should turn off the TV. Both John and I are preparing for the final exam. Text 2M: You know, Jason can play tennis, swim, play soccer but I cant. W: It doesnt matter. I mean, you can play the guitar, play basketball, cook and even speak three languages. You are great. T
73、ext 3M: When will the meeting begin?W: According to the schedule, it should start at 9:30, and it will last for an hour and a half. Text 4M: Did you get to watch the play Sunshine in the Capital Theater yesterday?W: Yes, it couldnt be better. But I didnt like the people there. They always made noise
74、s. Text 5M: Its raining again. The weather report says its going to snow tonight. I dont like this kind of weather. W: But its going to be sunny this weekend. Text 6M: Can you give me a ride to the library?W: Studying at the library again? I take just as many classes as you do, but I only have about
75、 an hour of studying to do every day. And I can get all my work done either here at home or at the caf down the road. M: Well, Im majoring in physics. I have several projects due each month, and thats after I spend ten or fifteen hours a week in the lab. Youre a psychology major. You have one midter
76、m and one final exam for each class, right?W: YeahM: Youve got it so easy!Text 7M: Hi, Jenny. Are you going to school now?W: Yup. I have English at 9:00 in the morning. M: We will have our midterm exams next month. I plan to look for some important books in the library. Do you want to join me?W: Sur
77、e. I need to return some books. M: Great. We can go to the swimming pool in the gym after that. W: That sounds like a good idea. We can chill out a little in such a hot summer. Text 8W: Oh, you look ill. M: I dont feel too good. I must admit. W: Then you shouldnt go to school today. M: Oh, I have to
78、. I cant stay at home today weve got to hand in our geography projects. Its the last chance. And its just a cold. You always feel worse when you first get up. Ill be fine once Ive had a wash and a bit of breakfast. W: It wont hurt to miss a day. You look very pale, and theres a flu virus going round
79、 at the moment. Ella next door has got flu. M: I havent got the flu, mom. And Mr. Bell will think that Im absent because todays the deadline for the project and I havent finished it. W: Dont be silly youre one of his star pupils. Surely, hes not going to fail you because you are ill. You havent even
80、 missed a day all year as far as I remember. M: Oh well, I suppose youre right. Perhaps I will stay at home, just today. But could you do me a favor? Drive round to school and deliver my project to Mr. Bell. W: Its quite unnecessary. I will call Mr. Bell right now. Text 9M: I have such a busy day to
81、day. I dont know when Ill be home. Can you pick up our son from school today?W: Oh, you have to speak at the High School of Science and Technology today?M: Thatll be finished by 3 oclock. But then I have to go to the office and prepare my notes for my speech at the Computer Societys annual dinner to
82、night. W: Well, at least your magazine article has already been written and given to your editor. It was due today, wasnt it?M: Yes, at least thats done. In fact, it should be published sometime next month. W: Do you think youll be given time to eat tonight or will you have to spend the entire eveni
83、ng answering questions?M: I might be asked to speak as soon as everyone sits down for dinner. In that case, I guess Ill be pretty hungry when I get home. W: Do you have any idea what time youll be finished?M: No. W: Well, Ill have something ready for you to eat. Can you catch the last bus? Or maybe
84、you should take a taxi. M: Dont worry, dear. Thats already been taken care of. The Computer Society is sending a car for me. Its picking me up at the office at six and will bring me home after the meeting. Text 10M: Pedal Power is a small charity based mainly in the UK. At Pedal Power, they collect
85、second-hand bikes in the UK and send them to some of the poorest regions in the world. When they distribute bikes overseas, they dont give them away for free. In order to continue operating they need to have a constant supply of bikes which they send out every six months. In August 2000, they simply
86、 ran out of money. It was a terrible situation. Fortunately, in October 2001 they won an Enterprise Award which helped them enormously. Dan Pearman is the founder of Pedal Power. He got the idea of exporting bicycles to developing countries while he was in Ecuador. Dan Pearman went there in 1993 and
87、 he joined a voluntary organization. Where Dan Pearman lived in Ecuador was a rural area. His neighbor had the only bicycle in the village, whereas everyone else walked everywhere. His neighbors business was very successful. For years Dan Pearman couldnt understand why. Then he realized having a bike meant his neighbor could reach anywhere he liked without much trouble. Other local carpenters could only accept jobs nearby, so no matter how skilled they were, they could never do as many jobs as his neighbor. When he returned to the UK in 1998, he started planning Pedal Power.