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2024-2025學年度第一學期期中學業水平診斷
高三英語
注意事項：
1．答卷前，考生務必將自己的姓名、考生號等填寫在答題卡和試卷指定位置上。
2．回答選擇題時，選出每小題答案后，用鉛筆把答題卡上對應題目的答案標號涂黑。如需改動，用橡皮擦干凈后，再選涂其他答案標號。回答非選擇題時，將答案寫在答題卡上，寫在本試卷上無效。
3．考試結束后，只交答題卡。
第一部分 聽力（共兩節，滿分30分）
做題時，先將答案標在試卷上。錄音內容結束后，你將有兩分鐘的時間將試卷上的答案轉涂到答題卡上。
第一節（共5小題；每小題1.5分，滿分7.5分）
聽下面5段對話。每段對話后有一個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項。聽完每段對話后，你都有10秒鐘的時間來回答有關小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。
1.What will the woman probably do next
A. Watch a horror movie. B. Look for her exercise book. C.Clean the living room.
2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A.Fellow workers. B. Teacher and parent. C. Father and daughter.
3.How does the man sound
A. Uninterested. B.Anxious. C.Excited.
4. What are the speakers discussing
A.A book. B.A weekend plan. C.A sleeping problem.
5.What's the conservation mainly about
A.A garden. B.A disaster. C.A person.
第二節（共15小題；每小題1.5分，滿分22.5分）
聽下面5段對話或獨白。每段對話或獨白后有幾個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項。聽每段對話或獨白前，你將有時間閱讀各個小題，每小題5秒鐘；聽完后，各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時間。每段對話或獨白讀兩遍。
聽第6段材料，回答第6、7題。
6.What day is it today
A.Wednesday. B.Thursday. C.Friday.
7.What kind of room does the man book in the end
A.A suite. B.A double room. C.A single room.
聽第7段材料，回答第8至10題。
8.Where did the man.go this afternoon
A.To his friend's home. B.To a restaurant. C.To a park.
9.How many kinds of pets does the man keep
A.Three. B.Four. C.Five.
10.How will the man deal with the two cats
A.Keep them by himself.
B. Give them to his grandfather.
C.Send them to an animal shelter.
聽第8段材料，回答第11至13題。
11.What is the girl dissatisfied with about the first wallet
A.Its design. B. Its color. C.Its price.
12.What did the girl do last week
A. She took some pictures. B. She did some housework. C. She moved house.
13.How much will the girl pay
A.$15. B.$20. C.$30.
聽第9段材料，回答第14至17題。
14. When did the man graduate from college
A. Almost two years ago. B.About four years ago. C. Around ten years ago.
15.Why did the man quit his last job
A. He wanted a better-paid one.
B.He thought it was too challenging.
C.He couldn't stand tight work schedules.
16.Which language is the man fluent in
A.German. B.Italian. C.French.
17.What quality does the man think he lacks
A.Leadership. B.Patience. C.Discipline.
聽第10段材料，回答第18至20題。
18.What do we know about Fabrizio Cardinali
A.He cooks with gas.
B. He's living alone in a stone house.
C. He doesn't consider electricity a must.
19.Why does Andrea go to Macerata every weekend
A.To attend to his mother. B.To buy some food. C.To relax himself.
20.How does Fabrizio Cardinali feel about his life
A.Doubtful. B.Bitter. C.Satisfied.
第二部分 閱讀（共兩節，滿分50分）
第一節（共15小題；每小題2.5分，滿分37.5分）
閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出最佳選項。
A
Private group tours with Bali Car Rental With Driver offer customizable itineraries（旅游日程）that take travelers to the rich cultural heritage and natural wonders of the island of Bali.Experienced, English-speaking drivers provide in-depth knowledge of the local areas and satisfy individual preferences, providing flexibility and ensuring a memorable streamlined journey.
Overview And Pricing
Bali Car Rental With Driver offers travelers savings of up to 10% on their transportation costs. Pricing for this service starts from 30 ( 27 per person). The company provides free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, and travelers can reserve now and pay later to secure their booking.
This option allows visitors to explore Bali's top destinations and saves the bother of driving themselves. The service is competitively priced, making it an attractive choice for those seeking a convenient and cost-effective way to experience the island's beauty.
Inclusions And Exclusions
Bali Car Rental With Driver's inclusions cover the essentials for a sightseeing experience.
The package includes an English-speaking driver, a private car with fuel fees, bottled mineral water, and tips as well as entrance fees to well-known tourists destinations. This allows travelers to focus on exploring the island's highlights.
However, the service excludes other personal expenses, such as water sports activities or exciting rides like roller coasters（過山車）.
Customers should bring along comfortable shoes, sunglasses, towels, cameras, sunscreen,and cash to make the most of their customized itinerary.
21.What can we know about private group tours with Bali Car Rental With Driver
A.Their service is pricey. B. Their drivers are native residents.
C.They prohibit adjusting itineraries. D.They give tailored options of tour.
22. What can customers of Bali Car Rental With Driver enjoy
A.A full refund at any time. B.Free driving experience.
C.A discount on transport bills. D.Personalized forms of payment.
23. Which of the following is excluded from the package
A.A vehicle. B. Customers' self-chosen recreations.
C.Drinking water. D. Popular attractions' admission tickets.
B
George C. Hale served as the Chief of the Kansas City Fire Department for 31 years. At the end of the 19th century, he enhanced firefighting with his 60 patented inventions, including the Hale Water Tower and the telephone fire alarm, and helped bring America's fire departments into the modern era.
In Kansas' early history, fires were common with most homes built of wood and heated with coal. Every second mattered for the crews tasked with putting them out. Hale was a mechanical genius, solving the problems firefighters faced in his era.
Teams of trained horses were used to transport equipment to and from fires from 1860 to 1927．Harnessing（上挽具）the horses was a time-consuming business until Hale invented the swinging horse harness. The harness was suspended from the ceiling of the fire station. When the alarm sounded, the horses moved into place and the harness broke open and dropped into position, making them spring into action with lightning speed.
Hale drilled his team to make certain every moment counted. Demonstrations of their record-speed harness were so successful that major cities demanded to see the Kansas City firefighters in action. The team was even invited to represent the United States as the “American Fire Team" at the International Fire Congress in London in 1893 for an audience with Queen Victoria.
Passionate about seeking new approaches to upgrading firefighting, Hale made numerous inventions, facilitating firefighters' work efficiency. He even hired a circus gymnast to teach firefighters physical fitness. His novel ideas dramatically changed the whole fire service.
In the end, Hale was brought down by politics. In 1902, he was fired owing to his political conflict with the authority, yet Hale didn't quit his commitment to firefighting. He actively advised departments around the country and sold fire control facilities as far away as Russia.When he died in 1923, the Kansas City Journal called him "one of the greatest fire chiefs in the history of modern firefighting".
24.What is the best title for the text
A.Honors of the Kansas City Fire Department
B.Development of Kansas' Firefighting Cause
C. George C. Hale: A Witness to the Fire Service
D.A Great Contributor to Firefighting: George C.Hale
25.What was the advantage of George C. Hale's swinging harness
A.It allowed horses to run faster. B. It reduced response time to fire.
C.It made horses more defensive. D. It relieved the horses' fear of fire.
26.Why does the author mention the International Fire Congress
A. To indicate the excellence of Hale's team.
B.To compare diverse firefighting techniques.
C.To evaluate the role of the international stage.
D. To convince people of America's efforts in firefighting.
27.What is the author's attitude towards George C.Hale
A.Critical. B.Sympathetic. C.Forgiving. D.Admiring.
C
For decades it＇s been hoped that seawater could be desalinated（淡化）to resolve the problem of drinking water shortage. Yet desalination plants still provide only around one percent of the world's drinking water. The progress goes slowly as desalination plants are expensive to build and use enormous quantities of energy to run. Energy accounts for one-third to more than half the cost of producing desalinated water.
In Saudi Arabia, the world's largest producer of desalinated water, the process accounts for up to a fifth of the nation's energy consumption. But all this may be changing. A 2020 study found that, globally, the average cost of desalinated water could more than halve if solar power and battery storage systems were used. Across the world, there are around 180 facilities currently under construction, or in their design phase, mostly in the Middle East and North Africa. New sources of renewable energy like solar power mean it's getting cheaper to power energy-hungry desalination equipment in sunny and water-stressed areas.
Egypt and Morocco, for example, are building renewable-powered plants designed both to provide drinking water and to water crops. In South Australia,a self-cooling greenhouse design that uses wind to desalinate seawater for crops is part of a commercial project producing 15percent of Australian-grown tomatoes. Scientists are also making major breakthroughs, such as new self-cleaning membrane（膜狀物）technology，which improve the desalination process.
One start-up, Core Power, is developing nuclear-powered offshore plants. Another, Oneka,is employing wave power for desalination units. This wave of growth and innovation is set to continue.A global desalination equipment market valued at 17 billion dollars in 2023 is expected to grow to 32 billion dollars by 2030.
But serious challenges remain. Most facilities still use non-renewable fuels to power the plants, and the pouring of processed seawater into the sea poses a threat to sealife. These problems will have to be addressed as a thirsty world looks to the desalination industry to provide its fresh water.
28. What results in the slow progress of desalinatión
A.High production costs. B. Environmental concerns.
C.Little demand for fresh water. D.Lack of official support.
29. What do the facts in paragraphs 3 and 4 imply concerning the desalination industry
A. It promises a bright prospect. B. It'll end water shortage soon.
C. It's merely a temporary success. D. It faces huge investment risks.
30.In which of the following publications would this text be printed
A.Motor Trend. B. Runner's World.
C.Psychology Today. D.The Economist.
31.What would the author probably discuss in the paragraph that follows
A.Why we depend on fresh water to live.
B.How to lessen negative effects of desalination.
C. What to do to store fresh water against droughts.
D.How desalination technologies boost water supply.
D
Awe experiences typically involve the perception of something incredibly vast or powerful,something that challenges one's understanding of the world. These are often, but not always,encounters with nature, such as looking over mountains from an airplane, or standing at the foot of an enormous tree. New developmental research suggests the experience of awe is crucial for a child to grow stronger.
Historically, awe has featured in psychological accounts of peak experiences. William James spoke extensively about various spiritual moments that intensely moved him and shaped his viewpoint. He felt strongly these peak experiences made for the deeper development of a person's inner world.
Contemporary researchers theorize that awe may have helped our ancestors survive throughout history and continues to impart positive effects today. Previous studies have shown awe can be instrumental to the formation of social groups and can set off helpful social behaviors among adults.
But our research shows that perceptions of awe start much earlier in life. Four to nine-year-old children perceive and respond to awe-inspiring experiences and differentiate them from everyday experiences. When watching fantastic footage of sweeping natural scenes, the children perceived themselves as smaller-a phenomenon known as the “small self”- in comparison with how they felt after watching footage of everyday nature imagery. They further reported being filled with power, believing they were capable of achieving great things. Additionally,they felt a sense of curiosity and a desire to explore more, seeing themselves as adventurers on a journey of discovery.
In our busy lives, nevertheless, potential moments of awe often get overlooked. With the pressure to achieve seeping（滲透） into childhood earlier and earlier， it＇s easy to understand why you, as a parent, might be more focused on getting your children to the next activity or competition. However, as you become more receptive to sources of awe and knowledgeable about its importance during development, you'll most likely see them obtain considerable advantages when giving awe experiences greater priority.
32.Which aspect of awe experience does the new study highlight
A.Its historical origin. B. Places of its occurrence.
C. Its benefits for kids. D.Its impacts on adults' behavior.
33. What does the underlined word "impart" mean in paragraph 3
A.Restrict. B.Withdraw. C.Generate. D.Transform.
34.How did the children feel when viewing footage of breathtaking scenery
A.Contented. B.Motivated. C.Panicked. D.Confused.
35.What's the purpose of the author in writing the last paragraph
A. To appeal to parents for a change.
B. To advocate a care-free childhood life.
C. To state his point on the fast-paced society.
D. To describe a common cultural phenomenon.
第二節（共5小題；每小題2.5分，滿分12.5分）
閱讀下面短文，從短文后的選項中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。
36 Every now and then we discover a ceiling-breaking moment, whereas in other moments we may feel like hitting rock bottom. While some experiences can,be tough,we can turn them into powerful learning and growing opportunities.
Resilience is the ability to bounce back from setbacks. 37 Each time we weather difficulties, we build up resilience and recognize our own inner strength and determination to overcome challenges, making us better equipped mentally for whatever happens in the future.
When we've gone through difficulties, it's essential to take a step back and ask ourselves tough questions. What led to this situation How can we grow from it 38 As long as we gain learning, meaning and understanding from it, even the worst things that strike us can become gifts and sources of strength and wisdom over time. Meanwhile, we may discover our own prejudices, blindspots, or areas needing improvement. 39
Smooth sailing never makes a skilled sailor. Difficult moments are opportunities to develop and refine our problem-solving skills. They push us to think critically and seek solutions to complex problems in ways we wouldn't otherwise. 40 The problem-solving skills acquired at tough times make us more expert at tackling various challenges with confidence and competence.
Life's hardships really can be "school fees", presenting us with precious opportunities for personal growth and learning. If you work at this mindset shift, never will you lose at the game of life.
A. Never submit to others.
B. Life is a total roller coaster.
C. We dream big despite life's ups and downs.
D. It's a fundamental quality that makes us stronger.
E.The self-awareness is an essential tool for personal growth.
F.Such kind of reflection enables us to obtain valuable insights.
G. But for them, we mightn't ever discover what we're capable of.
第三部分 語言運用（共兩節，滿分30分）
第一節（共15小題；每小題1分，滿分15分）
閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D 四個選項中選出最佳選項。
It's generally acknowledged that money seems like a lifeline that homeless people can't let slip. So multimedia influencer Waqas Shah set out to conduct a(an) 41 experiment regarding what a homeless man's 42 would be to finding a wallet full of cash. Little did he expect to meet such a 43 homeless person as Jay.
Walking past the stranger Jay, Waqas dropped his wallet containing $2,000, which was 44,of course, and continued on his way, acting like he had no idea what was going on.Jay paused for a moment, bent to pick it up, and ran after Waqas to 45 it to him. After taking a few steps, Jay, 46. that the cameras were filming, called out after Shah,“Woah,buddy! You dropped your wallet." Waqas 47.
The two of them got chatting and Waqas learned Jay had previously suffered injuries and were doing his best to 48 his sick wife despite difficult circumstances. 49 ,Jay could have 50 the money, but he didn't take any of it because he said “giving it back is what you do.” 51 ,Waqas offered Jay a cash reward to show his-52 of him doing the right thing and the two parted ways.
But the incredible story didn't 53 . With the cash, Jay bought three meals and then distributed to his fellow homeless people around. When asked about the 54 , Jay's answer once again left Waqas floored completely.
“Giving back.”
Jay's noble act of 55 and selflessness changed people's opinion of the homeless and renewed faith in humanity.
41.A.scientific B.emotional C.social D.mental
42.A.reaction B.answer C.introduction D.approach
43.A.courageous B.generous C.tolerant D.humorous
44.A.accidental B.disappointing C.intentional D.shocking
45.A.donate B.pay C.show D.return
46.A.unaware B.confident C.concerned D.excited
47.A.carried on B.went off C.broke away D.turned back
48.A.eye B.nurse C.persuade D.impress
49.A.Fortunately B.Eventually C.Clearly D.Sadly
50.A.used B.ignored C.discovered D.wasted
51.A.Envious B.Touched C.Anxious D.Ashamed
52.A.attention B.understanding C.expectation D.appreciation
53.A.last B.end C.unfold D.work
54.A.advice B.loss C.purpose D.reason
55.A.honesty B.ambition C.justice D.wisdom
第二節（共10小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分）
閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入1個適當的單詞或括號內單詞的正確形式。
The first cross-provincial ecological restoration project in China,Suzhou Huanyuandang Ecological Restoration and Shoreline Linkage Project, 56 core theme is green ecology and harmony, 57 (achieve) a strikingly decent result so far.
Originating from the concept of "fish migration" and its relationship with the water surface,the ecological design of the wetlands honors 58 water culture of the Yangtze River,which is integrated into architectural modeling, plant system, and furniture construction.
Drawing on GIS technology to simulate（模擬）the current terrain（地形），measurements of height differences and hydrodynamics are used to calculate an appropriate setting for introducing a system that combines with the landscape design 59 (realize) positive ecological results.
Meanwhile, a 60 (hide) landscape flood control walkway is introduced, thus abandoning the previous rigid method of a flood control dike（壩）.The terrain and plants are naturally integrated with the route so that the walkway can be surrounded within the environment, 61 (create) a more dynamic experience of walking.
Carrying out this important ecological project relies heavily 62 advanced design techniques and the practical application of ecologically-native materials to achieve the desired landscape 63 (effect) cost-efficiently. Additionally, the project is consistent with a “low intervention" development program to reduce impacts on the greater ecological environment of the site.
With green ecology and harmony as its theme, the 64 (flexibility) design mode of the restoration of the Yuandang ecosystem is paving the way for the future, 65 (true)illustrating the "New Space of Jiangnan Culture".
第四部分 寫作（共兩節，滿分40分）
第一節（滿分15分）
假定你是校英語社團團長李華，學校準備舉辦英語辯論賽，你負責選擇辯論主題。請你給外教Mr Smith 寫一封郵件，告知你選擇的主題以及選擇原因，請外教提出建議。內容包括：
1．你選擇的主題以及原因；
2．請求建議。
注意：
1．寫作詞數應為80個左右；
2．請按如下格式在答題卡的相應位置作答。
Dear Mr Smith, Yours, Li Hua
第二節（滿分25分）
閱讀下面材料，根據其內容和所給段落開頭語續寫兩段，使之構成一篇完整的短文。
Jack was an inland rural primary student. Since childhood, he had been quiet and shy.Though he wasn't good at expressing himself with words openly, he had a special way to show his sorrows and pleasures with his magical paintbrush. Whenever he held a paintbrush in his hand,he was lost in the world of his own creation. Animals, people and scenes were then brought to life on his canvas（畫布）.His lifelike artworks won many painting awards and most of them were exhibited in his school many times. Jack was very popular with his classmates and he had a deep love for his school.
However, owing to a newly-found job, his father had no choice but to move to San Francisco along with the whole family. With confusion and curiosity, Jack started his fresh school life in the big city. But the reality was far from satisfactory. The fast-paced life and distinctive teaching styles made him wonder about himself and deny himself. Having been far
away from his old friends and familiar things, Jack felt so lonely and sad that he increasingly missed his hometown and classmates 1,000 kilometers away.
Noticing the newcomer was always alone and silent, the head teacher Miss Eyre decided to do something that could make the boy cheer up and fit in with the new class. With her keen eye for details and genuine care for her students, Miss Eyre spotted the cute little illustrations decorating Jack's workbook and schoolbag. Recognizing that Jack was talented in painting, she hoped to boost his confidence and involvement in the class activities through drawing or something like that.
Then came a good chance. The annual school-wide art competition was to be held after a month. This year， participants were required to submit a design of their own class emblem（徽章）for the upcoming event. Miss Eyre announced the good news in class,to which every student reacted positively except Jack, who was unmoved and didn't enter his name for the contest.
注意：
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1．續寫詞數應為150個左右；
2．請按如下格式在答題卡的相應位置作答。2024—2025 學年度第一學期期中學業水平診斷
高三英語參考答案
第一部分 聽力（共 20 小題；每小題 1.5 分，滿分 30 分）
1—5 BACAB 6—10 ACBBC 11—15 CBACA 16—20 BBCAC
第二部分 閱讀（共 20 小題；每小題 2.5 分，滿分 50 分）
21—25 DCBDB 26—30 ADAAD 31—35 BCCBA 36—40 BDFEG
第三部分 語言運用（共兩節，滿分 30 分）
第一節（共 15 小題；每小題 1 分，滿分 15 分）
41—45 CABCD 46—50 ADBCA 51—55 BDBDA
第二節（共 10 小題；每小題 1.5 分，滿分 15 分）
56. whose 57. has achieved 58. the 59. to realize/to realise60. hidden
61. creating 62. on/upon 63. effects 64. flexible 65. truly
第四部分 寫作（共兩節，滿分 40 分）
第一節 （滿分 15 分） (One possible version)
Dear Mr Smith,
I’m Li Hua, president of our school English club. For the upcoming English debate competition, I intend to choose the theme “Should students use smartphones in class ”.
The reason for selecting this as the topic is that it’s a highly relevant issue in the digital age. While smartphones are an essential part of students’ daily lives, opinions vary on their use in class. I believe this topic will generate a heated debate among participants, after which students will handle their mobile phones more reasonably and use them more effectively.
As an experienced debate judge, would you be so kind as to give me some suggestions about the theme Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二節 （滿分 25 分） (One possible version)
Jack was called to Miss Eyre’s office. Miss Eyre gently asked why he wouldn’t like to participate in the art competition. Jack shyly replied he wasn’t sure whether he could do well in this new place. “Your talent is unique and this is a great opportunity to present yourself and make new friends. Have a go at it, Jack. You can do it.” She encouraged Jack, patting him on the shoulder with a reassuring smile. Jack nodded firmly and gratefully. In the following week, Jack poured his heart and soul into the creation, channeling his emotions and inspirations into the emblem design.
A week later, Jack handed his drawing paper to Miss Eyre. On it was a fantastic emblem marked with their class name, featuring a pattern of an aircraft carrier symbolizing their class spirit — Keep Fighting. A month later, Miss Eyre excitedly announced the news that Jack won first prize. The whole class turned into a sea of excitement. Having settled them down, Miss Eyre sincerely said, “Newcomer as Jack is, he is one of us. We should unite, help each other and keep fighting together.” Greeted with her students’ applause, Miss Eyre gazed at Jack, whose face lit up with confidence and hope.
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附：高三聽力錄音文稿
Text 1
W: Why don’t you turn on the lights in the living room
M: I’m watching a horror movie. It feels more real with the lights off.
W: But I can’t find my exercise book. Wait a moment. I’ll turn off the lights when I find it.
Text 2
My daughter just got an offer from York University. Would you like to join us for dinner tonight to celebrate
Yes, with pleasure. Congratulations to her! And your project won high praise from our clients today. Good things come in pairs.
Text 3
W: Joe said he could get us some tickets to the concert if we’re interested.
M: If we are interested We’ve been trying to get tickets everywhere. He really did us a favor.
Text 4
Have you read the novel that I lent you last weekend The stories captured the hearts and minds of a generation.
Certainly! The novel is so absorbing that I kept reading it and even forgot all about eating and sleeping.
Text 5
Many houses and cars were covered in the flood. It is said to be a once-in-a-century flood.
Yes. I’ve never seen a flood like this. My grandma’s garden was also damaged. She is so sad.
Sorry to hear that.
Text 6
This is Shining Hotel. How may I help you
Hi, I would like to reserve a room.
When do you plan to check in
This Friday. And I want to stay for two nights.
So you will check in the day after tomorrow, on the 15th, and check out on the 17th, right
Yes.
Okay. What kind of room do you want to book
I’d like a double room.
Let me check. Oh, sorry. There are only single rooms and suites available for those days.
Then I’ll take the former.
Text 7
W: Clifford, how did it happen Why did you bring two cats home
You know, I went to a Thai restaurant with my friend in the afternoon. On my way back, I found these two cats on the side of the road near a park. They looked dirty and hungry.
Oh, you saved them. Are you going to keep them
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M: Can I
You’d better not do that. You’ve already got two dogs, a pet pig, a parrot and a rabbit. These animals have made our house a little crowded. I don’t think it’s a good idea to have two cats.
Sounds reasonable. Maybe I can take them to an animal rescue center or give them to my grandpa.
Your grandpa is too old to take care of them. They’ll be fine at the animal rescue center.
OK.
Text 8
M: Hi, may I help you
Yeah, I’m looking for a Father’s Day gift.
How about getting your father a new wallet
Okay. How much is this black wallet
It’s only $30.
Huh That’s over my budget. Do you have a cheaper one
How about this brown leather one
I don’t think my father will like its design. And there’s no space for pictures. How much is it, anyway
It’s $25.
I don’t have that much money.
How much money can you afford at most
$15 or so. I’ve been helping my mom clean the house for the past week to earn the money. That is all I have.
Alright. How about this tie It’s $20. But I can take $5 off.
Thanks. I’ll take it.
Text 9
W: Hello, Mr. Hobbs. Can you introduce yourself first
Sure. I graduated from college about a decade ago, and I worked for four companies after graduation.
Why did you quit your last job
Well, the job was not challenging and the pay was not very good.
I see. What are your strengths
I can speak Italian and English very well. I can also speak a little German and French. Besides, I think I have good leadership skills. I led a sales team in my second job. I’m skilled in training sales staff and I can get along with customers. I’m very responsible and I can accept long working hours.
Good. What about your weaknesses
I have to say, I’m not patient enough when other colleagues don’t meet the deadlines.
I see. Do you have any questions for us
Let me see...
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Fabrizio Cardinali, 72, says he doesn’t need electricity. For more than 50 years, he has lived entirely off the public electricity network. Cardinali lives in a stone house near Ancona, on Italy’s eastern Adriatic coast. By choice, he has no electricity, no gas, and no indoor plumbing. In the past, he lived alone. Right now, he has two people who live with him, as well as animals, such as chickens and a cat. Cardinali and his roommates, who gave their names only as Agnese and Andrea, use a wood-burning stove for cooking and warmth. They read by lamps that were given by their neighbors. “I’m pleased to have the freedom to choose my lifestyle,” said Agnese, 35, who moved in two years ago. Andrea, 46, also lives with Cardinali, but goes home in Macerata, about 50 kilometers away, each weekend to look after his mother. They grow vegetables and olives to produce olive oil, and keep bees for honey. A local group sells them foods such as cereals and wheat, which they use to make their own bread. Cardinali sometimes travels short distances to visit friends. He walks or gets rides to the nearest town to have a coffee with local people. “I’ve been living this way for about 51 years and I have never regretted it,” Cardinali said. He added, “There have been difficulties, but they never made me think that I made the wrong choice.”
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