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2023—2024 学年度第二学期高三年级模拟考试
英语
（考试时间：120分钟；总分：150分）
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三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对
话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the woman doing?
A. Complaining of too much homework.
B. Grading papers for her professor.
C. Reading complicated chapters.
2. What is the girl looking for?
A. A backpack. B. School papers. C. A jacket.
3. What did the speakers think of the lecture?
A. Fun. B. Boring. C. Informative.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In the woman’s house. B. In a supermarket. C. In a restaurant
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. Industrial production. B. Automated machinery. C. Their work.
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. What is the weather like?
A. Rainy. B. Cloudy. C. Sunny.
7. What do the speakers decide to do?
A. Watch TV. B. Play sports. C. Plant trees
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Why does the man talk to the woman?
A. To confirm the address of the bank.
B. To ask about the operating hours.
C. To get an identification form
9. When does the bank close at weekdays?
A. At 3 p.m. B. At 4:30 p.m. C. At 5 p.m.
10. How can the man save time?A. By making a reservation.
B. By filling out a form in advance.
C. By opening the bank account online.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Who did Sam go to the fashion show with?
A. A family member. B. Some friends. C. A designer.
12. Which show did Emma miss?
A. The sports clothes show.
B. The children’s fashion show.
C. The costumes how.
13. Who disliked the sports clothes show?
A. Sam and Anna. B. Sam and Melissa. C. Emma and Anna.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What stimulated the woman’s interest in lighting?
A. The lighting in a play.
B. A light show at a rock concert.
C. A fireworks display at an event.
15. What does the woman say about her job?
A. It’s simple to operate.
B. It’s highly thought of by many people.
C. It’s important for people to understand a play.
16. What did the woman do at school?
A. She acted on a dark stage.
B. She made a lighting plan for a play
C. She assisted the teacher to write a play
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why does the speaker give this talk?
A. To introduce the guests.
B. To explain the change to the plan.
C. To make the procedure clear to the listeners.
18. How long will the question-part last?
A. About one hour and a half.
B. About one hour.
C. About half an hour.
19. Who will talk about the future of the toy industry?
A. Sarah Smith. B. Robert Price. C. Kenji Nakamura.
20. What can we learn from the talk?
A. Lunch will be served in Victoria Hall.
B. People can enjoy tea and juice after 6 p.m.
C. Sally Connor will make a conclusion of the conference.第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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。
A
Pets are part of our family so it’s important to factor them in when planning a trip that you’re not taking them
with you on. Pet charity BlueCross advises planning well in advance so you know that your pet will be
comfortable.
Family and friends
Leaving your pet in the care of a trusted friend or neighbour will give you peace of mind that it will be well
cared for. Your pet will be able to stay with them in their home.
Things to consider if your pet is staying in another house：
●Do they have another dog or pet and will they get on with your pet?
Do they have a garden? Is the garden secure so your pet can’t escape?
Pet sitter
Pet sitters stay in or visit your home to look after your pet while you’re away for a fee. This is a good option
which allows your pet to stay in a familiar environment and you will receive regular updates.
How to find a good pet sitter：
●Ask friends and family for recommendations for pet sitters.
●Pet sitters don’t need a license to work, but reputable ones will be able to show you training and
insurance certificates.
●Check reviews online from independent review sites.
Home boarder
Home boarders are people that take pets into their own homes to look after for a fee.
How to find a good home boarder：
●Check their home has no obvious dangers, like exposed wires, toxic substances and unsecured
fences.
●Your pet is invited round to get to know the home and meet the family it’ll be staying with.
●You can easily find and view their license to home board pets from the local council as well as
their insurance details and training.
Boarding kennels
Kennels are an option, but it depends whether your pet is comfortable being left alone in a kennel
environment around other pets.
How to find a boarding kennel：
●Get a personal recommendation, and check the kennel is licensed.
●Ask if you can visit before you book.
●Ask about insurance cover and the procedure for contacting a vet(兽医).
21. If you prefer your pet to stay in a familiar environment, you can leave it with .
A. a trusted friend B. a boarding kennel C. a home boarder D. a pet sitter
22. How can one find a suitable home boarder?A. Call the insurance company.
B. Check reviews from independent review sites.
C. Check the license from the local council.
D. Invite him over to your home and meet your family
23. Who may find this passage most useful?
A. A vet who desires to change his job.
B. A pet owner who will take a business trip.
C. A man who is considering adopting a dog.
D.A couple who are planning to rent a house
B
Even now, I have vivid memories of my last day of high school. In my mind’s eye, I’m cleaning
out my locker, and then staring at the emptiness for a few extra beats before slamming it shut for the
last time. I’m wandering around the halls with my best friend, blissfully ignoring the bells going off
every 50 minutes on schedule because, just today, we’re allowed to break the rules. I’m sitting on my
desk, swinging my feet, and shooting the breeze (闲聊) with my English teacher, Mr. Carr, in a way that
makes me feel almost grown up.
It was maybe my favorite day of the whole year. Like the final layer of watercolor, the freedom and
lightness I feel seeps(渗透) into the rest of my memories of that day and turns them just a shade rosier.
If the school year hasn’t yet ended for you, consider what you can do to make the finale count.
Why? Because when it comes to human memory, not all moments are created equal. Instead, our
remembered experiences are disproportionately(不成比例地) influenced by peaks(the best moments as well
as the worst) and endings(the last moments) .Nobel Prize winner Danny Kahneman, who discovered this
phenomenon, called this the peak-end rule. It suggests that our judgment of a past experience is largely
based on its most extreme point and its endpoint.
I took advantage of the peak-end rule years ago, when my girls were young enough to want a
bedtime story each night. I remember thinking that whatever disagreement and stress had occurred that
day, I could make the last moments count. I could end on a note of calm and act like the patient mom I hadn’t
quite managed to be just hours before.
Don’t mistake all moments as equal insignificance. There’s a reason why yoga classes end with
savasana(挺卧式). There’s a reason we eat dessert last Do organize endings carefully. As Seattle Seahawks
coach Pete Carroll might say: Finish strong. Last impressions are especially lasting.
24. What can the author suggest doing to make the end of a school year memorable?
A. Planning a special event for the last day
B. Reflecting on the entire academic year
C. Ignoring school regulations
D. Focusing on the final exam
25. Which statement is true about the peak-end rule?
A. The last moments matter the most in our memories
B. Peaks in life can be remembered better than endingsC. The peaks and ends of experiences are easier to remember.
D. Our judgment of the past is determined by first impressions.
26. What is paragraph 4 mainly about?
A. What struggles the author had in life.
B. How the author treated her daughters.
C. Why the author read stories to her kids.
D. How the author applied the rule to daily life.
27. Why is Pete Carroll mentioned in the last paragraph?
A. To show the importance of doing sports.
B. To explain why last impressions are lasting.
C. To prove the peak-end rule can be used in sports
D. To encourage readers to value the last moments of an experience.
C
A bat and a ball cost $1.10 in total. The bat costs $1.00 more than the ball. How much does the ball cost?
If you answered 10 cents, you’re not alone most people give the same answer(the correct answer is
5 cents) .It’s an example of how we often rely on intuitive(直觉的)responses—answers we feel are true.
People give answers that “pop into their mind,” says Steven Sloman. We don’t spend much time “reflecting
and checking whether the answer is right or wrong.”
The bat and ball question helps explain why we often believe in fake news. It is part of human
nature to believe, says Sloman. But “the trick with fake news is to know to v erify ”—in other words, to
stop and question what you know. In one experiment, Sloman and a colleague invented a discovery called
helium rain. They told a group of volunteers about it, but admitted they could not fully explain what it
was. They then asked the volunteers to rate their own understanding of helium rain. Most volunteers rated
themselves 1 out of 7, meaning they did not understand the concept.
The researchers then told another group of volunteers about the discovery. This time, they said that
scientists could fully explain how it works. When asked to rate their understanding, the volunteers gave
an average answer of 2. The scientists’ confidence gave the volunteers an increased sense of their own
understanding, Sloman says.
According to Sloman, studies show that knowledge spreads like a contagion(传染病). This idea can
be seen in many fields, including politics. “If everyone around you is saying they understand why a
politician is dishonest,” Sloman says, “then you’re going to start thinking that you understand, too.”
Another explanation for the spread of fake news is “motivated reasoning,” writes Adam Wyatz, an
American management professor, “we are naturally more likely to believe things that confirm our
existing opinions.”
So in a world where misleading information is common, training people to care about fact-checking
is important, especially in online communities. “We should check things and not just take them at face
value,” Sloman says. “Verify before you believe.”
28. Why does the author use the example of the bat and ball question?
A. To show that there are various answers to a question.B. To illustrate that people tend to rush to a conclusion.
C. To arouse people’s interest in playing guessing games.
D. To warn that people often ignore skills that they learned
29. In paragraph 3, what does the underlined word “verify” mean?
A. To prove something exists or is true.
B. To follow your intuitive response
C. To express an opinion about something.
D. To think about something for long.
30. When do more volunteers claim to understand helium rain?
A. When they have more confidence in themselves.
B. When they believed that scientists understood it.
C. When some of the volunteers explained it to them.
D. When Sloman and his colleagues showed them how it works.
31. Which of the following is an example of “motivated reasoning”?
A. You think a university professor dishonest when everybody around you say so.
B. You search online for more information about a doubtful story on social media.
C. You trust a damaging story about someone who you always judge negatively.
D. You post a message online that gives your personal opinion about a news story.
D
Scientists have found a way to decode(解码) a stream of words in the brain using MRI scans and
artificial intelligence. The system reconstructs the main point of what a person hears or imagines, rather
than trying to copy each word, a team reports. “It’s getting at the ideas behind the words, the meaning,
says Alexander Huth, an author of the study.”
Previous efforts to decode language have relied on sensors placed directly on the surface of the
brain. The sensors detect signals in areas involved in expressing words. But the Texas team’s approach is
an attempt to “decode more freeform thought,” says Marcel Just, a professor of psychology at Carnegie
Mellon University.
The new study came about as part of an effort to understand how the brain processes language. Researchers had
three people spend up to16 hours each in a functional MRI scanner which detects signs of activity across the brain.
Participants wore headphones that streamed audio from the Internet. Those streams of words produced activity all
over the brain, not just in areas associated with speech and language. After participants listened to hours of
stories in the scanner, the MRI data was sent to a computer. It learned to match specific patterns of brain
activity with certain streams of words. Then came a paraphrased version of what a participant heard.
The MRI approach is currently slower and less accurate than an experimental communication system
being developed for paralyzed people, where people get a sheet of electrical sensors implanted directly on
the surface of the brain. With an MRI-based system, no one has to get surgery.
But future versions of MRI scans could raise moral questions. “What if you can read out the word
that somebody is just thinking in their head? That’s potentially a harmful thing.” Huth says. This
technology can’t really read minds uncontrollably, though. It only works when a participant is activelycooperating with scientists. Still, systems that decode language could someday support people who are
unable to speak because of a brain injury or disease. They are also assisting scientists in understanding
how the brain processes words and thoughts.
32. What is special about the Texas team’s study?
A. Brain can be reconstructed. B. Expression can be perfected.
C. Meanings can be comprehended. C. Sensor signals can be improved.
33. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?
A. The process of an experiment. B. Patterns of brain activity.
C. Steps of word matching. D. The way of speech decoding.
34. What can be implied about MRI scans from the last paragraph?
A. They are a double-edged sword. B. They are potentially harmful to life.
C. They are helpful to treat brain disease. D. They are well worth researching.
35. Which can be a suitable title for the text?
A. A Decoder That Can Read Your Mind B. MRI Scanner: Bridge Message Gap
C. MRI Scanner: Still a Long Way to Go D. A Decoder That Can Convey Meaning
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Hop on the Silent Walking Trend
Silent walking involves walking outdoors without distractions like music or conversations, focusing on
the mind-body-nature connection. 36 That’s as lower lower-impact way to relax and is great for
fitness. Here’s everything you need to know about the trend.
Select a natural setting and fully engage your senses. For reaping the mental health benefits, it is
recommended to find a quiet and peaceful natural location. 37 Meanwhile, consciously observing the
sights, sounds, smells, and physical sensations during the walk can significantly impact cognitive and emotional
well-being.
To stimulate the mind, consider exploring different routes than usual. Without your favourite podcast
or playlist, you might slip into boredom on your walk. 38 And it might even be good for your
brain. Scientists applaud the virtues of boredom for brain health, believing that it boosts creativity and
improves social connections. And if you do get bored, rest assured that it shows you’ve disconnected
from external distractions. Go with it, and make sure you take a different route each time-it’ll keep you
motivated.
Start off with five-minute silent walks and eventually buildup to thirty minutes. If you’re usually a
headphone wearer, it will feel super weird to walk without your go-to tunes, but give yourself a second
to adjust. Chances are, once you’re a few minutes into your silent walk, you’ll feel the magic kick in. 39
Regular reflection and ongoing documentation are essential. After completing a silent walk, take time to
reflect upon any emerging thoughts, feelings, or insights. 40 Journaling about the experience can also
solidify connections between thoughts and ideas, providing a valuable tool for self-reflection and growth.
A. But being bored won’t hurt you.
B. Taking different paths can lead to exciting discoveries.C. Adjusting the routine gradually can help ease into the experience.
D. You’ll also start noticing the little things around you more clearly.
E. They can deepen understanding and serve as a record of personal growth
F. Unlike exercise-oriented walking, it isn’t about reaching certain speed or steps
G. In such an environment you can immerse yourself in the natural soundscape (音景).
第三部分 语言知识运用（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。
On the morning of September 11th, my closest friend, Kevin Bowser, died in the World Trade
Center. The sorrow was so awful, but I was determined to channel it into something with
41 .
The next summer, I set off on a two-month bicycle tour to Philadelphia to 42 him. The whole
nation was in deep sorrow and, as I travelled and 43 new people, we would inevitably(不可避免地)
hug. I didn’t notice the 44 they brought at the time, but when I returned, a friend said that I often
spoke about the hugs I shared with 45 .The bike ride and the 46 I made enriched me, so I
planned a second. I call it “Big Dave’shug”.
Between 2002 and 2015, I 47 the stretches of North America three times. My Big Dave’s hug
banner(横幅) introduced me and my 48 .Some people were 49 about hugging me when they
didn’t know the first thing about me. But when they saw my intention was 50 and I wasn’t asking
for anything, they 51 .Young people would reveal their childhood secrets and affairs, while elders
always had great stories to 52 . Every city would warn me that the next was less 54 , but
they never were.
It generated enormous joy. It was not just a hug, but also 55 and moments. People ask why
I’m doing it and I say it 55 me, makes me smile and provides perspective.
41. A. regret B. profit C. reputation D. purpose
42. A. amuse B. honour C. check D. trick
43. A. met B. hired C. avoided D. treated
44. A. pride B. emptiness C. comfort D. sorrow
45. A. volunteers B. strangers C. victims D. consultants
46. A. donations B. schedules C. connections D. promises
47. A. cycled B. studied C. charted D. secured
48. A. destination B. achievement C. background D. mission
49. A. particular B. curious C. hesitant D. positive
50. A. strange B. unclear C. sincere D. awful
51. A. opened up B. got away C. gave in D. looked out
52. A. collect B. type C. edit D. share
53. A. friendly B. ambitious C. civilized D. known
54. A. tensions B. challenges C. conversations D. tolerances
55. A. beautifies B. enriches C. publicizes D. shelters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。
A freight(货运) train loaded with grain from Kazakhstan arrived in Zhangjiakou on Dec 13. It came
after a journey 56 .passed through the Horgos railway port in Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur
autonomous region.
It was the first freight train from overseas 57 (arrive) in Zhangjiakou after the launch of the
China-Europe(Central Asia) route at the end of August, and to ok 10 days to travel more than 4, 000
kilometers.
The government said the train’s arrival represented the 58 (of ice) opening of the Zhangjiakou
section of the route in both directions, enabling two-way trade and establishing an important 59
(found) for the development of Zhangjiakou 60 a multimodal transportation. It also marked 61
significant step forward in constructing a comprehensive international trade corridor in Zhangjiakou, enhancing
its level of openness
62 expanding the logistics network around Beijing.
The name of the trains, “Jingzhang”, 63 (combine) characters representing the cities of Beijing
and Zhangjiakou. The train to depart from Zhangjiakou left the freight railway station in Xiahuayuan
district on Aug 29, carrying 59 containers with 1, 322 tons of goods.
As the train network continues to expand, more cities in Hebei, Shijiazhuang, Hand an, Lang fang
and Zhangjiakou 64 (include), are joining the cross-border railway transportation system.
Zhangjiakou is becoming part of a comprehensive international trade corridor 65 (follow) the opening of
the railway route to Europe and Central Asia.
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是学生会主席李华。请为校英文报写一则招新启事，欢迎同学们加入到学校英语社团，启事内容包
括：
1.介绍社团的活动；2.参加社团的好处；3.加入社团的方式。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
Welcome to Our English Club
April 20, 2024
Welcome to our English club!
English Club
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The easy way out isn’t always easiest. I learned that lesson when I decided to treat my father to a
special meal. I glanced through the cookbook and chose a menu which included homemade bread.
Knowing the bread would take time, I started on it as soon a she left for work.As I was not experienced in cooking, I thought if a dozen was good, two dozen would be better, so
I doubled everything. As Dad loved oranges, I also opened a can of orange and poured it all into the
bowl. Soon there was sticky dough(面团) covered with ugly yellowish marks. Realizing I had been
defeated, I put the dough in the rubbish bin outside so I wouldn’t have to face him laughing at my
work.
I went on preparing the rest of the meal, and, when Dad got home, we sat down to Cornish chicken
with rice. He tried to enjoy the meal but seemed disturbed. Twice he got up and went outside, saying he
thought he heard a noise. The third time he left, I went to the windows to see what he was doing
Looking out, I saw Dad standing about three feet from the rubbish bin, holding the lid up with a
stick and looking into the container. When I came out of the house, he dropped the stick and explained
that there was something alive in the rubbish bin. Picking up the stick again, he held the lid up enough
for me to see. I felt cold. But I stepped closer and looked harder.
Without doubt it was my work. The hot sun had caused the dough to double in size and the
fermenting yeast(酵母) made the surface shake and sig has though it were breathing. I had to admit what
the “living thing” was and why it was there. I don’t know who was more embarrassed by the whole
thing, Dad or me.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
My dad tapped me gently on the shoulder, and we went inside.
At a party three months later, everyone wanted to try my bread.参考答案
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56.which/that 57.to arrive 58.official 59.foundation 60.as
61.a 62.and 63.combines 64.included 65.following
应用文：
Welcome to Our English Club
April 20.2024
Welcome to our English Chub. It could serve as a platform to show your outstanding abilities and help you
develop a range of great skills.
You can participate in a variety of activities including staging musical dramas, holding group
discussions, watching Oscar-winning movies, and soon. These after-class activities could offer you
abundant opportunities. First, your active participation is helpful in strengthening the sense of responsibility
and managing interpersonal relations. Second, various activities organized by us could raise your level of
proficiency in English. A good command of English will undoubtedly give you a competitive advantage
over your peers.
You can file a written application to our staff office or email us via englishclub@163.com. The
deadline for entries is April 20. Come on, and join us now!
English Club
读后续写
My dad tapped me gently on the shoulder and we went inside . Sitting back to our Cornish chicken,
Dad, smilingly, updated me on recent events at his work without a mere mention of the crazy dough
wildly dancing outside, which served wonderfully as a gentle embarrassment reliever. However, while
doing the dishes after dinner, Dad said to me with firmness in his voice, “You don’t have to be an
expert to make bread but you do have to do your research before taking actions. There is no such thing
as an easy way out.” And that was the starting point of my journey with making the perfect bread.
At a party three months later ever v one wanted to try my bread . The rest of the night slipped
away, filled with inquiries about my secret recipe. Yet, hardly was there a different answer other than,
“Beauty comes from balance and patience.” To be frank that was exactly what I’d learnt during my
numerous experiments. An amazing loaf of bread required suitable balance of ingredients to mix as well
as enormous patience of waiting for the dough to rise. Countless were my failures to make tasty bread,
every single moment of it was cherished. Along the journey, I’ve developed from the man whose dough
sighs in a dustbin to the man whose bread makes your taste but dance.
录音原文：
(Text 1)
W: I can’t keep up with all this work.
M: What’s the problem?W: My professor keeps giving us more and more chapters to read. I can’t possibly get through it and do the
assignments
(Text 2)
M: Please, don’t carry your backpack round the museum
W: Oh, sorry. I left all my school papers somewhere in a blue box. And I can’t find them.
M: Which rooms have you been in?
W: Well, first, I went to that one where all the jackets and things are...Ah, that’s where it is!
(Text 3)
M: What did you think of the speaker’s topic?
W: Personally, I thought it was rather dry. It was like listening to someone read from a textbook.
M: You’re right. I hope the next lecture won’t be as dull.
(Text 4)
M: Well, thanks for a pleasant evening. I really enjoyed the chicken.
W: I’m glad you like it. It’s my mother’s special recipe.
(Text 5)
M: Do you realize that automated machinery accounts for 34% of all industrial labor?
W: I hadn’t the slightest idea.
M: I’m serious. I wonder if we will need to do any work at all someday.
W: Machines will never replace manpower completely.
(Text 6)
M: Isn’t it a lovely day today?
W: You think so? The sun is blinding! I wish there were a few clouds in the sky
M: Do you know what would really cool things down? A little rain!
W: But then we’d be stuck inside!
M: There’re lots of things you can do on a rainy day. Watch TV, play computer games, cards, board
games...plus, it’s good for the trees and grass.
W: I want to be outside! On a clear day you can play sports, go shopping, or have a picnic.
M: That does sound like fun. Why don’t we go play badminton?
W: Yeah, let’s go!
(Text 7)
M: Hi, I want to know your business hours. Does the bank open on weekends, as well?
W: We’re closed on Sundays. But on Saturdays, weopenat9a.m.and close at 3 p.m., which is 2 hours earlier
than weekdays
M: Oh, okay. If I arrive at around 4: 30 tomorrow afternoon, can I open a new bank account?
W: Of course. Sometimes, it’s very crowded though.
M: And does it usually take long to open a new account?
W: It depends. Usually it takes about thirty minutes, but if you bring a downloaded application form all
filled out before the visit, it can save sometime. You can download it from our website. Oh, and you
must bring some identification.(Text 8)
W: Hi Sam. Did you go to the college fashion show last week?
M: Hi, Emma! Yes, I did! Did you?
W: Yes, I went with some friends, but I didn’t see you there. Did you goal one?
M: I was going to go with a friend from college, but he was busy, so I went with my cousin Anna.
She’s studying fashion design at university
W: When did you go? We were there on Sunday
M: We actually went twice, once on Friday afternoon and then again on Saturday for the costumes how
W: I missed that one. The children’s fashion show was interesting, but I didn’t like the sports clothes
one. My friend Melissa didn’t like it, either. She said it was boring
M: That was Anna’s opinion, too, but I thought all the shows were brilliant.
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M: I’m with Ella Fletcher, who’s currently working as a lighting technician at a theatre. Ella, welcome.
What attracted you to this job?
W: Well, I’ve always been interested in brightly-colored light shows, like the ones you see at rock
concerts. I’ve always been keen on fireworks displays too. But I think a play I went to ages ago was the
original inspiration-the memory of the amazing lighting they used has stayed with me
M: So what do theatre lighting technicians do, exactly?
W: Well our theatre director once said many people think we just turn the lights on and off at the
beginning and end of a performance. In fact, lighting technician really help the audience to get what’s
happening on the stage during a play.
M: You started getting involved with stage lighting at school, didn’t you?
W: I did. For the first play I helped with, I drew up a really detailed plan for the play lighting. My
teacher was impressed—but then politely pointed out the play was actually set during the day, so no
darkness was required!
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M: Good morning and welcome to our conference on the toy industry. I’d like to start by saying a few
words about what you can expect from the conference, since some of the details on the original plan
have changed. After the introduction by Sally Connor, Kenji Nakamura will give a talk.That’sfrom10 a.m.
to 11:30 a.m. He will tell you about the most recent developments in the toy industry in Japan and will
show a short film. This will be followed by the question part. Then at 12: 00, we’ll have a break for
lunch. This will be a buffet meal, served in Victoria Hall which is on the opposite side of the building,
next to the library. After lunch, we’ll return here for Toys in Britain: Success and Failure. This talk will
be given by Robert Price who, as you know, is the owner of a chain of over 200 toy shops in the UK.
The next talk What’s Next for Toys? will take place immediately after this, at 3:30. This will be given
by Sarah Smith, who is, of course, our Sales Manager Sarah’s talk will finish at 5p.m. After that, tea
and juice will be served in the Green Room, which is on the first floor. Please join us there and.
