四川省南充高级中学2021届高三英语下学期第十二次月考试题.doc

1、四川省南充高级中学2021届高三英语下学期第十二次月考试题第I卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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. How does the girl usually talk to Tara? A. Through the Internet.B. Through phone calls.C. Through text messages.2. What does the man need

2、help with? A. The tall box.B. The wide box.C. The heavy box.3. What does the womans teacher suggest about paragraphs? A. They should be roughly the same length. B. They should have dramatic effect. C. They can be of any length.4. What are the speakers probably going to do? A. Make a sandwich.B. Give

3、 a presentation.C. Buy some bread.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Cheese.B. Apples.C. Sausages.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，回答第6、7题。6. How old was the woman when they pla

4、yed the game last time? A. 6.B. 11.C. 21.7. Which ball was worth the fewest points? A. The red one.B. The green one.C. The blue one.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. What does the man need from the woman? A. A signature.B. A package.C. A delivery slip.9. Who is Ronald Fields? A. The mans brother. B. The womans bro

5、ther. C. The womans neighbor.10. Where are the speakers probably? A. At the post office. B. At the police station. C. At the womans house.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. What is the man looking for? A. A restaurant.B. A gym.C. A hotel.12. How much will the man probably pay per month at the new gym? A. 30.B. 25

6、.C. 22.50.13. What is a benefit of the new gym? A. Free breakfast.B. Views of the bridge.C. Discounted hotel rooms.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14. What does the man want to be? A. An engineer.B. An astronaut.C. An astronomer.15. What does the man want to save mankind from? A. The virus.B. Climate change.C. The

7、 aging problem.16. How can the womans tone be described? A. Surprised.B. Indifferent.C. Humorous.17. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Mother and son.B. Teacher and student.C. Scientist and assistant.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. Which region is Nicola Sturgeon the leader of? A. Eng

8、land.B. Scotland.C. Wales.19. How many First Ministers have there been in total? A. One.B. Four.C. Five.20. Who is Peter Murrell? A. A news reporter.B. An executive officer.C. A former First Minister.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ADiversity in the outdoo

9、rs: Students GroupThursday, October 8, 2021, 2 3:30 pmASI Peak Adventures is excited to host a discussion on diversity in outdoor activities. People from some cultural backgrounds are historically fewer in outdoor leisure, but the tide is changing. More and more people from all backgrounds are inter

10、acting with nature. In this group, students will discuss what the outdoors means to them and share adventure stories.Location VirtualZOOMNo Mans Land Film Festival Friday, October 23, 2021, 6 11pm ASI Peak Adventures is excited to support and host a virtual showing of the No Mans Land Film Festival.

11、 While we cannot all be together on campus just yet, we can all be together in community watching women fascinated in the outdoors. These films will inspire you to promote the women in your life and possibly your next big adventure! This event is free for students and there is a $10 suggested donati

12、on. Let No Mans Land Film Festival kick off your weekend!Location Virtual ZOOMYellowstoneThursday, December 3, 2021, 4 4:30pmJoin us and explore Yellowstone National Park from the comfort of your own home. With our provided virtual tour, come and see some of the famous main attractions around the pa

13、rk. Throughout your adventure, you can learn about the history and nature that inhabit the park. Also included is some additional information about visiting Yellowstone in person. We hope to see you on our tour!Location Virtual ZOOM21. What will the students do in the group? A. List some interesting

14、 outdoor activities. B. Work out the meaning of changing tide. C. Tell some adventure stories to each other. D. Do some historical outdoor activities.22. What is special about No Mans Land Film Festival? A. it charges students $10 for donation. B. it focuses on womens love for the outdoors. C. it wi

15、ll be held on campus at weekends. D. it admits womens adventurers for the festival.23. What do the three activities have in common? A. They are all free for students. B. They all last the same period. C. They are all outdoor activities. D. They are all online activities.BAll through school, I had on

16、ly one close friend. We spent years together, essentially joined at the hip. But then Greg moved away, and it would take more than 50 years to bring us together again. As children, Greg and I dove into everything with passion. We raced our bikes and illustrated our own comic books. We even became at

17、tracted to the same blonde girl from around the corner, a sixth-grader named Joanne who barely knew we existed. The last time I saw Greg was sometime in 1966. I cant recall saying goodbye before he moved.But then, a few summers ago, I saw a familiar woman. “Excuse me. Would your name happen to be Jo

18、anne?” “Uh, yes ” She didnt recognize me until I explained who I was. We hadnt exchanged more than a few dozen words in our entire lifetime. “Have you stayed in touch with Greg?” she asked. I was surprised she even knew of our friendship. “No. I havent,” I admitted. “I wish I had.” Back at the cabin

19、 I checked my messages. I glanced at one email, and then read it from start to finish. The email was from Greg. Greg had tracked me down through social media. He was now married, had two children and had become a musician and entrepreneur (企业家). We exchanged several emails before connecting by phone

20、. A month later, my wife and I drove to meet Greg and his family. Standing at his front door, I felt unsure of what to say or do. So much time had passed. But after hugs and introductions, the years dissolved as we exchanged stories about our lives. I had brought along the only picture I could find

21、containing the two of us from my sixth birthday. As he gazed at the photo, Greg handed me a small, old card: Gregs invitation to my sixth birthday party, signed “From Donnie” in faded blue crayon. There were a few other keepsakes (纪念品) shared that evening, but none as meaningful as the invitation an

22、d the snapshot, companion pieces stored apart and saved for the reunion of two old friends.24. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about? A. What kind of person Greg was. B. How adventurous the author and Greg were. C. Why the author and Greg lost contact. D. How close the author and Greg were in chil

23、dhood.25. How did the author probably feel when Joanne asked him about Greg? A. Regretful B. Thankful. C. Satisfactory. D. Unfortunate.26. Why did the author consider the invitation and snapshot meaningful? A. They were gifts from the authors sixth birthday. B. They involved a sense of history and m

24、ystery. C. They witnessed two old friends separation and reunion. D. They were thought to be lost but were finally found.27. What does the author want to tell us with the text? A. A friend in need is a friend indeed. B. A man is known by the friends he keeps. C. Friendship can withstand the test of

25、time. D. Childhood friendship is the truest form of friendship.CThere is something to be said for being a generalist, even if you are a specialist. Knowing a little about a lot of things that interest you can add to the richness of a whole, well-lived life.Society pushes us to specialize, to become

26、experts. This requires commitment to a particular occupation, branch of study or research. The drawback to being specialists is we often come to know more and more about less and less. There is a great deal of pressure to master ones field. You may pursue training, degrees, or increasing levels of r

27、esponsibility at work. Then you discover the pressure of having to keep up.Some people seem willing to work around the clock in their narrow specialty. But such commitment can also weaken a sense of freedom. These specialists could work at the office until ten each night, then look back and realize

28、they would have loved to have gone home and enjoyed the sweetness of their family and friends, or traveled to exciting places, meeting interesting people. Mastering one thing to the exclusion of others can hold back your true spirit.Generalists, on the other hand, know a lot about a wide range of su

29、bjects and view the whole with all its connections. They are people of ability, talent, and enthusiasm who can bring their broad perspective（视角）into specific fields of expertise（专长）.The doctor who is also a poet and philosopher is a superior doctor, one who can give so much more to his patients than

30、 just good medical skills.Things are connected. Let your expertise in one field fuel your passions in all related areas. Some of your interests may not appear to be connected but, once you explore their depths, you discover that they are. My editor Toni, who is also a writer, has edited several hist

31、ory books. She has decided to study Chinese history. Fascinated by the structural beauty of the Forbidden City as a painter, she is equally interested to learn more about Chinese philosophy. I dont know where it will lead, but Im excited Im on this pursuit.These expansions into new worlds help us by

32、 giving us new perspectives. We begin to see the interconnectedness of one thing to another in all aspects of our life, of ourselves and the universe. Develop broad, general knowledge and experience. The universe is all yours to explore and enjoy.28. To become a specialist, one may have to_. A. avoi

33、d responsibilities at workB. narrow his range of knowledge C. know more about the societyD. broaden his perspective on life29. According to the author, a superior doctor is one who _. A. is fully aware of his talent and abilityB. is a pure specialist in medicine C. brings knowledge of other fields t

34、o workD. should love poetry and philosophy30. What does the author intend to show with the example of Toni? A. Seemingly unrelated interests are in a way connected. B. Passion alone does not ensure a persons success. C. In-depth exploration makes discoveries possible. D. Everyone has a chance to suc

35、ceed in their pursuit.31. What could be the best title for the passage? A. Specialist or Generalist: Hard to DecideB. Turn a Generalist into a Specialist C. Ways to Become a GeneralistD. Be More a Generalist Than a SpecialistDHave you ever had the feeling that you cant think when there is too much n

36、oise around? Did you ever think a fish could experience that feeling too? A recent paper published in Science titled “Soundscape (声景) of the Anthropocene Oceans”, combined over 10,000 scientific papers, confirming that undersea life knows that exact same feeling, more often than not. Anthropogenic（人

37、为的）ocean noise, also known as underwater noise pollution, has created a dramatic impact on marine life due to “human-caused” activity within and neighboring our oceans Disney Pixars animated film Finding Nemo educated us about the ocean, and specifically within the ordinary world of a clown fish. A

38、fact many may not know is that clown fish spend the first part of their lives as larvae, drifting with the current of the ocean until they become strong enough to swim against it. Once they are powerful and strong, they head home in sheltered coral reefs. There is only one drawbackthe fish cant phys

39、ically see the reef, but they can hear it. The only problem is, if they cant hear it, will they ever make it home? Our anthropogenic ocean noise, such as cargo ships, ship and boat propellers（螺旋桨）, surfing, deep sea mining, etc. are causing destruction of marine life. According to Time, sound is the

40、 sensory signal that travels the farthest through the ocean. Anthropogenic noise drowns out the natural soundscapes, putting marine life under immense stress. Altogether this stress then affects their general health, disrupts their behavior, physiology, reproduction and, in extreme cases, causes dea

41、th. Marine life can adapt to noise pollution, however, only if they can escape it. This only renders further complications of straying（使偏离）species from their traditional breeding regions or separating them from their families. Now, what if we told you there is already a solution? Multiple remedies,

42、ideas and designs are currently in the works or already exist to eliminate and reverse the damage of anthropogenic ocean noise. As Time explains, from wind-powered ships to noise-reducing propellers, floating wind turbines and “bubble curtains” that reduce construction noise, the solutions are alrea

43、dy available and in some cases, cost-effective. The authors of the paper hope it will catch the attention of policymakers, who historically speaking, have ignored the matter still to this day. Of all the challenges oceans creatures are battling, luckily sound pollution is the easiest compromise huma

44、ns can make. Once the noise has decreased, marine life will be able to better manage everything else it is up against. 32. What do we know about “Soundscape of the Anthropocene Oceans”? A. It analyses how sound travels in the ocean. B. It discusses different types of ocean pollution. C. It studies h

45、ow sea animals communicate with each other. D. It explores the effects of noise pollution on sea life.33. Why did the author mention clown fish in paragraph 2? A. To present their life cycles. B. To show how terrible their living conditions are. C. To stress the importance of natural soundscapes to

46、sea life. D. To introduce a famous animation about the ocean world.34. What does the underlined word “renders” probably mean in paragraph 3? A. Reduces.B. Causes.C. Reveals.D. Prevents.35. Which of the following solutions is already available according to paragraph 4? A. The management of ship traff

47、ic.B. The restriction of human activities. C. The application of relevant laws.D. The adoption of noise control techniques.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。How to live with an elderly personLiving with an elderly person has both rewards and challenges for everyone invol

48、ved. 36._. Both parties need to be patient and understand their unique living situation in order to make it work. Here are some tips to live with an elderly person.Communicate with your elderly roommate. 37. _. If you dont communicate, you wont know each others problems and concerns. As a result, yo

49、u wont be able to form a relationship that is respecting both of your unique qualities.38. _. Both parties need to come to an agreement about each others space, independence, and autonomy. You need to understand what your elderly person is comfortable with when it comes to being assisted. Talk to th

50、em about their expectations about your relationship. Discuss use of shared space like the bathroom, kitchen, or living room.Figure out finances. Figure out who pays for what ahead of time. Having finances decided and agreed upon ahead of time could save you from a headache or even legal fees in the

51、future. Records will make a big difference here, so if you start out knowing who pays for what, and have it written down, you are ahead of the game. 39. _.Give the person privacy. When possible, they should have as much privacy and personal space as it is practical to allow. Dont turn yourself into

52、a caregiver. Dont become a nurse without need. 40. _. Always communicate first if you are concerned about your elderly roommate. A. Decide boundariesB. Respect each otherC. Dont leave them aloneD. Dont enter their personal spaceE. This will help you avoid problems in the futureF. Communication is th

53、e most important element of any relationshipG. But we also need to respect the need of older people to feel independent第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节；满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入下列空白处的最佳选项。Some of us may have a teacher that impacts us forever. Those teachers 41 us to study

54、 hard and help us so much. Teachers, who we will always remember, deserve 42 . I believe Mrs. Sheronn from Odyssey Charter School should 43 to that sort. She has instructed me more than any other teacher, and she has 44 me so much.Mrs. Sheronn was always 45 . She always got up early and 46 herself w

55、ith housework. If she wasnt on time, there was usually a funny story about her morning. She smiled constantly and had a fun 47 in class, making us all laugh and enjoy school. Her smile, which set her 48 , became something that my classmates and I could 49 her by.Mrs. Sheronn would always cheer her 5

56、0 up with anything from funny group discussions to our weekly game of Sparkle. She would involve us in lively and exciting activities, through which excellent writing skills were 51 . Those deep discussions helped us 52 as a family and made me remember her as the most 53 teacher I have ever had. She

57、 was our go-to teacher to talk to about our daily cares and 54 in our little world.Mrs. Sheronn 55 with me a lot. She would help me with my English skills, even when I was really far behind or just had a horrible 56 . She also told me that school didnt have to be 57 , but rather how we wanted it to

58、be; it was all 58 on how we wanted to start the year and how we wanted to end it.Surely, we may have other amazing teachers who impressed us, 59 Mrs. Sheronn did so much more. She was a teacher that positively 60 students lives, so she was my nomination for the “Educator of the Year”.41. A. allow B.

59、 prefer C. motivate D. force42. A. recognition B. fortune C. equality D. reputation43. A. devote B. belong C. refer D. turn44. A. criticized B. discovered C. convinced D. inspired45. A. honest B. curious C. cheerful D. careless46. A. busied B. applied C. spread D. engaged47. A. expression B. style C

60、. time D. job48. A. aside B. off C. out D. apart49. A. identify B. support C. appreciate D. protect50. A. acquaintances B. customers C. pupils D. colleagues51. A. brought B. thought C. lent D. taught52. A. fight B. bond C. march D. resist53. A. considerate B. diligent C. sympathetic D. excited54. A.

61、 stories B. worries C. exams D. projects55. A. accompanied B. worked C. played D. agreed56. A. feeling B. nightmare C. paper D. incident57. A. boring B. happy C. interesting D. attractive58. A. determined B. independent C. reliable D. dependent59. A. so B. and C. but D. though60. A. assessed B. cons

62、ulted C. remembered D. influenced第II卷第二节 语法填空（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。This happened when I was ten. On a normal Sunday, I went to 61 barber shop where I always went. That day, along with the barber there was an assistant, who 62 (join) the shop recently.So I sat 63 the h

63、aircut. The uncle asked me how long I wanted it. I answered, “Just do as my dad had instructed you the last time.”He smiled. Before starting the haircut, he added, “ 64 if I keep it long?”I knew he was joking. 65 I joked too. I said, “I cant guarantee what would happen to your shop then!”The moment

64、I said it, the assistant shouted from behind. “How dare do you say that! Who are you 66 (take) us down, eh?”I admit I was too scared at that moment and the uncle 67 (stand) beside me was giving me an awkward look.From that day on, I completely stopped joking about anyones profession and works. It is

65、 one of the most important 68 (incident) in my life, 69 taught me to respect the profession and works of a person, no matter how small they are.Im 70 (gratitude) that the assistant responded in a way that made me rethink the power of my words. Words do make a difference.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共1

66、0小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处，每处错误仅涉及一个词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下面一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。With a helmet, a small camera and a climbing stick, Cheng Yongmao, his work is repairing

67、the Great Wall, is headed for the Jiankou section of the Great Wall early in the morning. It is one of the most dangerous parts of the Great Wall. To less the transportation burden, animals are used to carry bricks all the way to the foot of the mountain, and manual workers then shoulder bricks to t

68、he repair sites. Before arriving at the repair sites, they are often worn out.The size of the Great Wall bricks is different from those of ordinary bricks. Cheng firmly disagrees with the idea to replace the ancient bricks with similar ones to cut cost. For Cheng, even after hundreds of years, the m

69、aterials, crafts or practices are used in ancient buildings still need to be followed. Cheng still insists climbing the Great Wall at most once a week to provide technical guidance for repair workers. He hopes he can contribute more to cultural relics protection.第二节 书面表达（满分25分） 假定你是李华，高三的生活即将结束，亲情、友

70、情、师生情弥足珍贵。请你给你的父母、同学或老师写一封信，要点如下： 1. 写信的目的； 2. 你们之间难忘的事情。 注意： 1. 词数100词左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。南充高中2018级高三第十二次月考英语参考答案第一部分 听力（满分30分）1-5 ACAAC 6-10 BCABC 11-15 BCCAB 16-20 BABCB第二部分 阅读理解（满分40分）第一节 21-23 CBD 24-27 DACC 28-31 BCAD 32-25 DCBD第二节 36-40 GFAED第三部分 语言知识应用（满分45分）第一节 完形填空41-45 CABDC 46-50 ABDAC

71、 51-55 DBABB 56-60 CADCD第二节 语法填空61. the 62. had joined 63. for 64. What 65. So 66. to take 67. standing 68. incidents 69. which 70. grateful第四部分 写作（满分35分）第一节 短文改错his workwhose; headedheading; To lesslessen; BeforeAfter; different from thosethat; cut costcosts; crafts orand; are used in; insist后 on;

72、at mostleast第二节 书面表达(One possible version)Dear parents,Words have always failed me when I have a strong desire to express my thanks to you for the loving care you have shown for me, especially since I went to senior three.There were terrible times when I had problems in carrying out my assignments.

73、It was Mother who approached, accompanying me with a cup of fragrant milk in your hand; it was Father who helped me regain the confidence to overcome the difficulties, challenging me to succeed in life.As you know, those good memories will never fade away. I love you!Yours,Li Hua听力原文Text 1M: Tara me

74、ssaged me earlier. I am going to give her a call later tonight. Do you want me to say hello for you?W: Sure, but we actually talk all the time. We have an online chat room with some other girls from the school. (1)Text 2W: Do you want me to come downstairs and help you, Jeremy? Those boxes are reall

75、y big.M: Yes, please. Im fine with these tall and wide boxes. They actually dont have that much in them. Its this small one full of books that I cant lift. (2)Text 3W: How many lines should a paragraph be? My teacher says I should try and make them 8 to 10 sentences each. (3)M: It depends on what yo

76、u are writing. I was writing a short story, so I used long and short paragraphs for dramatic effect.Text 4W: How do you make the perfect sandwich? It always looks so good.M: Ill show you if you like. (4) Its all about the presentation and using thick slices of bread.W: You reminded me. I made some b

77、read this morning. It should be ready.Text 5 W: I found a local butcher that makes the most amazing pork sausages. He makes some with apples that are out of this world.M: Yeah. I had some in England with cheese baked inside. They were very different but also very tasty. (5)Text 6W: I want to play Su

78、nshine Ball for my 21st birthday. (6)M: We havent played that game since we made it 10 years ago! (6) What were the rules again? The green ball was two points and the red ball was three, right? (7)W: Yes, and the blue ball was a single point. (7) You guys always used to fight each other, while I was

79、 busy getting points.M: Oh yeah, you were so much better than Dave and he used to get so angry!W: I guess, but Dave was only six, and you did beat him on his birthday that one time. I bet he is still angry after all these years.Text 7M: Good morning, I have a package for a Mr. Ronald Fields. (9) I r

80、equire a signature. (8)W: Im afraid he isnt in just now, but I can sign it for him. (8)M: Can I take your name?W: Mrs. Laura Graham. Im Mr. Fields sister. (9)M: Could I ask for a favor? I have a package for your neighbor, but they are not in. Could you take it for them? (10)W: Certainly. Ill take it

81、 to them this evening when they get back from work. (10)M: Thanks. Ive put a delivery slip through their door. I just need to take a photograph as proof of delivery, if thats OK.W: Do you need me to smile?M: No, its just of the package. Perfect, cheers.W: Have a nice day.Text 8W: I need to go on a d

82、iet. I put on so much weight during the coronavirus.M: I know. I wanted to go back to my gym, but they have closed for good. I need to find a new one. (11)W: Have you checked out the new one at the bridge? (12)M: I thought that was a hotel. (12)W: It is, but they have a gym as well. (12)M: I imagine

83、 it will be expensive.W: They are offering a discount because we live locally. (12)M: How much of a discount?W: Well, the gym is 30 a month, but they are offering a 25% discount. (12)M: Then it would be 22.50. (12) Thats only 2.50 more than I was paying at my old gym.W: You also get a 10% discount a

84、t the hotel. (13) Ive used it when my mom comes to visit. She loves it.M: Thats really good. My sister is due to visit in a few months. Shed prefer that than sleeping on my floor.W: Yeah. Plus, the restaurant is really nice, too. It has the most amazing breakfast. Obviously, you have to pay.Text 9 (

85、第17题为推断题) M: I have decided to devote my life to the pursuit of science.W: Thats a big goal. What science do you want to pursue?M: I want to see the stars and explore space.W: So you want to study astronomy(天文学)?M: No, I want to build the ships that take us there. (14)W: Sounds like you want to be a

86、n engineer. (14)M: I guess, (14) but it doesnt sound very scientific when you put it like that.W: It uses a lot of science. You need to know physics and chemistry, so you can design a ship that will keep the astronauts safe.M: Ill also need to find a job for Barney.W: Well, he can be your assistant,

87、 because youll need support if you are working so hard.M: I dont think youre taking this seriously.W: I am. If you want, we can speak to your teacher about extra classes.M: That would be great. I think space exploration is the key to saving mankind. (15)W: Saving mankind from what? (15)M: Climate ch

88、ange. (15) Even when the world was shut down by the virus, climate change was not really affected. We need a better solution. W: Well, how about we worry about graduating first? (16)M: This is serious. If we dont act now, we may not have a planet to live on in a few years. W: Honey, you need to stop

89、 reading all these stories online. The planet will be here when Im old and grey. Now go finish your homework. (16)Text 10 Our award for best leader goes to a woman who has led her country for over five years. She took swift action against the coronavirus, resulting in a sharp drop in cases in Scotla

90、nd compared to its neighbors, England and Wales. (18) She took over the role of First Minister from Alex Salmond, who quit after the disappointing result of the 2014 independence vote. She is only the fifth person to hold the office of First Minister, but the first woman to do so. (19) She has inspi

91、red a new generation of female political minds to join the debate and help shape their country, something that will have lasting influence. She is known for talking straight, which is a welcome change from many politicians who talk at length without ever answering the question you have asked. They s

92、ay behind every strong woman is a strong man, but its more like a partnership, because Peter Murrell, also works in politics as the leading partys executive officer. (20) No doubt hell be made to carry this award home for her. So, without further ado, ladies and gentlemen, put your hands together for Nicola Sturgeon. (18)