河北深州市长江中学2019-2020 学年高三上学期9月月考英语试卷.doc

河北深州市长江中学2019-2020 学年高三上学期9月月考 英语试卷 注意事项：‎ ‎1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。‎ ‎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。‎ ‎3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。‎ 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 will the woman probably do today?‎ A. Go camping. B. Take an exam. C. Review lessons. ‎ ‎2. What is the most expensive item?‎ A. The bed. B. The fridge. C. The washing machine. ‎ ‎3. Where are the speakers?‎ A. At home. ‎ B. In the office. ‎ C. In the supermarket. ‎ ‎4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?‎ A. The man’s childhood. ‎ B. The man’s change. ‎ C. The man’s favorite movies. ‎ ‎5. What do we know about Mrs. William?‎ A. She is in her thirties. ‎ B. She looks younger than she is. ‎ C. She had her daughter at the age of 25. ‎ 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. What happened to the speakers?‎ A. They lost their way. ‎ B. They had difficulty getting a map. ‎ C. They were given the wrong directions. ‎ ‎7. What will the woman do?‎ A. Blame the man. B. Call her sister. C. Drive the car. ‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。‎ ‎8. What does the man do?‎ A. A sportsman. B. A sports writer. C. A tour guide. ‎ ‎9. What does the woman think of the man’s job?‎ A. Great. B. Tiring. C. Boring. ‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。‎ ‎10. What is the weather like now?‎ A. Warm and sunny. B. Cold and cloudy. C. Chilly and snowy. ‎ ‎11. How will the man go to work?‎ A. On foot. B. By bus. C. By car. ‎ ‎12. What is the woman trying to persuade the man to do?‎ A. Wear warm clothes. ‎ B. Listen to the forecast. ‎ C. Go out for lunch. ‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。‎ ‎13. What’s the man’s plan for this summer?‎ A. Staying with his family. ‎ B. Doing a market survey. ‎ C. Working at musical festivals. ‎ ‎14. Where will the woman probably work this summer?‎ A. In a hotel. B. On a farm. C. In a restaurant. ‎ ‎15. How long will the woman work every day?‎ A. 4 hours. B. 5 hours. C. 6 hours. ‎ ‎16. Where did the woman get the job information?‎ A. From a magazine. B. From her friend. C. From her parents. ‎ 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。‎ ‎17. In which country is the speaker now?‎ A. England. B. Australia. C. America. ‎ ‎18. When was The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry published?‎ A. In 2007. B. In 2012. C. In 2014. ‎ ‎19. What award has the speaker won?‎ A. The Man Booker Prize. ‎ B. The Tinniswood Award. ‎ C. The Commonwealth Book Prize. ‎ ‎20. What will the speaker do next?‎ A. Introduce her works. ‎ B. Visit the library. ‎ C. Answer questions.‎ 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。‎ A A popular TV host has reportedly invested about US$ 740,000 in a project to research, preserve and promote the Hunan provincial dialect (方言). Chinese TV presenters are required to speak Mandarin, or Putonghua, as part of their work, but should dialects be allowed on air?‎ Bcnu (China): TV and radio stations have the right to decide whether dialects or Mandarin will be used in their programs. The popularity of some dialects in some areas will not challenge the leading role of Mandarin in the whole country.‎ Rick N (US): TV and radio broadcasters should take the lead in popularizing Mandarin. To require hosts to speak standard Mandarin is not to oppress (压制) dialects, but it only aims to restrict irresponsible use of language. I think it is unprofessional for some hosts particularly to imitate the pronunciation of dialects.‎ Cooper (UK): Dialects are an important part of local culture and now many kids even don’t know how to speak their dialects because of the main use of Mandarin around them. It would be a pity if future generations were unable to understand the local dialects. It would be a terrible break in cultural traditions.‎ Steve (France): To attract viewers or make more money, some hosts casually use dialects. Demanding TV and radio programs use Mandarin is a move to limit strange and irresponsible use of language, whether it is Mandarin or other dialects. In this way, the decision is also a form of protection for dialects. Hearing standard Mandarin on TV and radio programs is also a basic right of audiences around the country.‎ ‎21.Why does the author mention a popular TV host?‎ A. To make clear the author’s viewpoint.‎ B. To introduce the topic to be discussed.‎ C. To set an example for people to follow.‎ D. To show dialects are likely to disappear.‎ ‎22. What affects dialects negatively according to Steve?‎ A. Mass media’s using dialects casually. ‎ B. Improper pronunciation of dialects.‎ C. Restrictions on speaking dialects publicly. ‎ D. Children’s losing interest in dialects.‎ ‎23. Who favors dialects on air?‎ A. Bcnu and Steve. B. Bcnu and Cooper.‎ C. Rick N and Steve. D. Rick N and Cooper.‎ B We talk a lot in the U.S. about success. Success is the dream and the end point. And not by coincidence the idea that hard work leads to personal success is as American as apple pie.‎ But the reality is that sometimes we fail. And sometimes things, through no fault of our own, don’t go our way. We’re faced with a life-changing diagnosis (诊断), the passing of a loved one or job loss. We don’t, as a society, have as much to say here.‎ I think uncertainty does us all harm. We’d feel better equipped to deal with uncertainty if we talked about it more. I had so fully bought into the belief that with enough effort, I could control what happened in my life. I actually caught myself thinking I could “work my way out” of my cancer. As it turns out, cancer doesn’t really care about one’s work.‎ We might also make wiser decisions — this isn’t just a feel-good exercise. For example, technology and medicine have progressed to the point that many patients are living longer than they would have even a decade ago. These are achievements worth celebrating. And yet I wonder if the focus on success is sometimes misguided here as well. If it is one reason why we tend to ‎ pursue expensive end-of-life treatments, they often accomplish little other than to make a patient’s final days painful and frightening. The fact is that, when asked, many patients would rather focus on living meaningfully in their final days.‎ My hope here is to make a case for thinking about meaning, in the same way we think about pursuing success. In that spirit, I’ve asked several people, each of whom has met misfortune, how they find meaning in their lives. The diversity in their responses reflects the fact that there are no right or wrong answers here. We each can find meaning in different things.‎ ‎24.What is the typical American idea?‎ A. Success is the dream.    B. Success lies in hard work.‎ C. Apple pie is the best food.    D. Failure is always avoidable.‎ ‎25.What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 probably refer to?‎ A. Equipment.    B. Culture.‎ C. Uncertainty.    D. Belief.‎ ‎26.In their final days many patients actually want to______.‎ A. live as long as possible    B. live a more meaningful life C. make great progress in medicine    D. get expensive end-of-life treatments ‎27.What can we learn from the last paragraph?‎ A. The author thinks pursuing success is wrong.‎ B. We can benefit from some unlucky things.‎ C. We can find the same meaning in our life.‎ D. Personally there are different meanings in life.‎ C In many developed countries, people who have high degrees begin to work longer than those who don’t. About 65% of American men aged 62－74 with a professional degree are in the workforce (劳动人口), compared with 32% of men who only finish high school. This gap is part of a deepening divide between the well-educated wealthy and the unskilled poor. Rapid technological advance has raised the incomes of the highly skilled while squeezing those of the unskilled. The consequences, for individuals and society, are profound (意义深远的).‎ The world is facing an astonishing rise in the number of old people, and they will live longer than ever before. Over the next 20 years the global population of those aged 65 or more will almost double, from 600 million to 1.1 billion. The experience of the 20th century, when greater longevity (长寿) translated into more years in retirement rather than more years at work, has persuaded many observers that this shift (变化) will lead to slower economic growth, while the swelling (渐增的) ranks of pensioners will create government budget problems.‎ Policies are partly responsible. Many European governments have abandoned policies that used to encourage people to retire early. Even the better-off must work longer to have a comfortable retirement. But the changing nature of work also plays a big role. Pay has risen sharply for the highly educated, and those people continue to reap (获得) rich rewards into old age because these days the educated elderly are more productive than the preceding (先前的) generation. Technological change may well reinforce (强化) that shift: the skills that complement (补充) computers, from management know-how to creativity, do not necessarily decline with age.‎ ‎28. What is the common phenomenon in the workforce in rich countries?‎ A. Younger people are replacing the elderly.‎ B. Well-educated people tend to work longer.‎ C. People with no college degree cannot find any job.‎ D. Unemployment rates are decreasing year after year.‎ ‎29. In view of the experience of the 20th century, many observers predict that ________.‎ A. economic growth will slow down B. government budgets will decrease C. more people will try to receive higher education D. there will be more competition in the job market ‎30. According to the text, what is the result of policy changes in European countries?‎ A. Unskilled workers may choose to retire early.‎ B. More and more people have to go abroad to hunt for jobs.‎ C. People may be able to use computers to do more complicated work.‎ D. Even wealthy people must work longer to live comfortably in retirement.‎ ‎31. The underlined word “knowhow” in the last paragraph probably refers to “________”. ‎ A. a completely different environment B. practical knowledge and technical skills C. a better understanding of policy changes D. the courage to face difficulties and dangers D Reducing plastic waste isn’t easy because the cheap material is found in almost every household item. Now, a delicious and nutritious solution has come up to help reduce our dependence on this environmental hazard.‎ David Christian, the co-founder of Evoware, says the idea of creating the biodegradable (生物降解的) products came from concern at the country’s high pollution rate. Indonesia is home to four of the world’s worst polluted rivers. Since single-use packaging is a large contributor to the problem, Evoware decided to deal with that first.‎ After investigating various materials, the company settled on seaweed. Unlike corn, commonly used for biodegradable containers, seaweed does not require resources like water or large amounts of space. Since Indonesian farmers already harvest more seaweed than they can sell, it's easy for the company to find the material.‎ Though they will not reveal their production process, Evoware says the seaweed packaging contains no chemicals and is safe to consume. The company has also invented single-use cups, which can break down 30 days after they’re thrown away.‎ While replacing plastic with the seaweed products may seem appealing to most of us, it is a hard-sell in Indonesia. According to Christian, “The awareness to reduce single-use plastic is still very low. This makes our bioplastic unnecessary.” Also a factor is the cost, which is higher than using plastic. Hopefully, Evoware will succeed in convincing Indonesians and people worldwide that switching to their products will be helpful to protecting our beautiful planet.‎ ‎32.What problem did Evoware decide to deal with first?‎ A. Ways to clean the four worst polluted rivers.‎ B. How to deal with single-use packaging.‎ C. Means to contribute to the country’s economy.‎ D. What nutritious materials for people to use.‎ ‎33.Why did Evoware choose seaweed?‎ A. It could be found everywhere in his country.‎ B. It was most commonly used for packaging.‎ C. It didn’t require much space and was easy to get.‎ D. It grew thickly in most of the polluted rivers.‎ ‎34.What can we infer from Christian’s words?‎ A. Sometimes it’s hard to get people to reduce the use of plastics.‎ B. Their seaweed products have won government support.‎ C. Their new products have received worldwide popularity.‎ D. The cost of making seaweed products will be lowered soon.‎ ‎35.What does the underlined word “hard-sell” in Paragraph 5 refer to?‎ A. Something lasting long.    B. Something commonly seen.‎ C. Something easy to get.    D. Something hard to accept.‎ 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。‎ Top 3 Self-Discipline Techniques Self-discipline is the key to leading a healthier, happier and more successful life, 36 . We have shared some self-discipline techniques below. Follow these self-discipline techniques to start living a better life.‎ ‎1）Start small The journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step as the proverb goes. 37 . Instead, stamina (耐力) is built up by doing a little more than the previous day’s target.‎ The same goes for discipline. Start by trying to carry out self-discipline techniques little by little every day for big results. Increase your goals over time.‎ ‎2） 38   ‎ Staying self-disciplined requires motivation. It can be hard to stay motivated if you feel like you haven’t made any progress so far. Tracking progress makes you aware of how much you’ve done and encourages you to keep going.‎ ‎3）Exercise your willpower ‎    39 . Some days, sticking to the task is going to be difficult but by reminding yourself of the end in mind and how much the goal means to you, you will be able to ignore temporary temptations for long term gain.‎ The above-mentioned self-discipline techniques have been proven to be extremely effective.‎ ‎ 40 . and it is the key to living a happy and fulfilling life.‎ A. Build a support system B. Measure your goals C. Willpower and self-discipline go hand in hand D. Self-discipline is a feature found in many successful people E. Self-discipline is linked to effective time management F. However, it is easier said than done G. You don’t train for a marathon by running 10 kilometers on the first day 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）‎ 第一节 （共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分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，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。‎ When I first met my new parrot, Chico, his wings had been cut short and he was stuck on the earth just like us humans. When the weather turned nice, I would take Chico outside. I  41 him on a branch of a tree, hoping to make him happier. At first he seemed confused. He walked back and forth on the branch looking  42 . He didn’t even flap his wings in an/a 43 to fly. Somehow he knew he was incapable.‎ One day Chico got especially excited. He paced back and forth and made an  44  amount of noise. Then all of a sudden he stopped and let out an even louder scream. He started  45  flapping his wings for the first time ever — then he lifted off the  46  like a space shuttle! I was amazed and  47 . Little did I know his feathers had been growing back, and Chico had been waiting until the moment was ripe for 48 !‎ Two days later Chico returned. First I tried to  49  him back with food, but he would not come near me. Then I took his  50  and put it away — still he would not come. Finally, I made him a firm promise that I would let him out every day if the weather was nice as long as he did come back.  51 , he flew onto my shoulder.‎ From that day on, whenever the weather was good I would let him  52  early and he would fly around and be back before dark. The routine lasted for two months  53  suddenly Chico became  54 . The vet said that he had been infected with a disease from the pigeons in the 55 . Within a few days he died.‎ I was very sad. The  56  crossed my mind that if I had not set him free to fly, he would be still alive. But what  57  is there in being a bird if you can’t fly?‎ Chico made his first  58  for freedom on a late Monday afternoon in April. When will you make yours? You too can take a  59  when the conditions are right, knowing you too, in your own way, were built to fly. If you don’t set yourself free, what will be the  60  of your life.‎ ‎41.A. brought B. seated C. caught D. chased ‎42.A. comfortable B. painful C. patient D. anxious ‎43.A. attempt B. stage C. journey D. path ‎44.A. serious B. first    C. incredible    D. accessible ‎45.A. slowly    B. gently    C. madly    D. gracefully ‎46.A. ground    B. branch    C. window    D. house ‎47.A. moved    B. shocked    C. delighted    D. excited ‎48.A. patience    B. exchange    C. rescue    D. escape ‎49.A. trick    B. fasten    C. seize    D. expect ‎50.A. cage    B. chain    C. food    D. feather ‎51.A. At last    B. As usual    C. Once in a while D. In the meantime ‎52.A. out    B. off    C. away    D. alone ‎53.A. until    B. while    C. since    D. although ‎54.A. active    B. weak    C. annoying    D. miserable ‎55.A. forest    B. community    C. countryside    D. neighborhood ‎56.A. fact    B. thought    C. concern    D. detail ‎57.A. problem    B. meaning    C. interest    D. mistake ‎58.A. relief    B. willingness    C. communication D. breakthrough ‎59.A. breath    B. look    C. holiday    D. chance ‎60.A. success    B. purpose    C. contribution    D. importance 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。‎ When an important holiday comes, I usually think of what gifts to buy or prepare for my family members. It is the act itself rather than the thing you buy that   61 (matter). Either a small present, a text message or a phone call can mean a lot to the receivers.   62 , I had never got anything from my son, who is a university student. Parents never forget to celebrate their children’s birthday, but their children seem to be very   63  (forget). They seldom do something in return.‎ ‎  Life is unpredictable, and you never know what will happen tomorrow. When my son came back during the summer vacation, my wife and I, as usual,   64   (meet) him at the station. On arriving home, much   65  my surprise, my son took out a wrist watch and gave it to me,   66  (say) it was a birthday gift for me. It is a very fashionable watch,   67  shows not only hours, minutes and seconds but days as well. You can imagine how surprised and excited I was at that moment.‎ ‎ Some people say children get too much care and love from their parents and just take them for granted. It is natural for people to have such concerns and   68 (worry), but things may not turn out as badly as  69  (expect). We need to look more at the positive side of life, as a famous writer once said, “Life is   70 best classroom one can never get.”‎ 第四部分 ‎ 写作（共两节，满分35分）‎ 第一节 短文改错（共10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单词的增加、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：在错的词下划一横线，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。‎ Today my classmate Linda was elected monitor. In fact, three my classmates took part in the selection. For the selection, all of them had been prepared a speech, telling us that he/she would do if he/she won. Their speeches all sounded greatly. Once heard, they could not be forgetting. After their speech were given, it was time for us to vote. It was really difficulty because all of them have done a good job. At last Linda won out. I thought she won out because of not only a speech well prepared for her but also her great kindness. I was happy for them. ‎ 第二节 书面表达（满分25分）‎ 假如你叫李华，你在朋友家看到一套英文原版的The Magic Tree House Books，非常喜欢。但是你所在城市的书店却没有这套书。因此，你给这家出版社写信寻求帮助，内容如下：‎ 1. 解释写此信的原因；‎ 2. 询问对方是否可海外邮寄这套书籍，如果有，咨询费用情况；‎ 3. 询问对方在中国有没有合作商，以便自己在国内网上买到这套书。‎ 注意：‎ 1. 词数100左右；‎ ‎2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；‎ ‎3. 开头语和结束语已为你写好，不计入总词数。‎ Dear Sir or Madam,‎ Thank you first for your kind attention to my letter.‎ ‎________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ I would appreciate it a lot if you could reply earlier.‎ Yours sincerely,‎ Li Hua ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ 参考答案 第一部分 听力 ‎1-5 CAABB 6-10 ACBAB ‎ ‎11-15 CAACB 16-20 ACBBC 第二部分 阅读理解 ‎21-23 B A B ‎ ‎24-27 B C B D ‎ ‎28-31 B A D B ‎32-35 B C A D 七选五 ‎36-40 F G B C D 第三部分 语言知识运用 完形填空 ‎41-45 B D A C C ‎ ‎46-50 B B D A A ‎51-55 A A A B D ‎56-60 B B D D B 语法填空 ‎61. matters              62. However       63. forgetful       64. met           65. to ‎66. saying             67. which          68. worries           69. expected       70. the 第四部分 写作 第一节 改错 第二节 Dear Sir or Madam,‎ Thank you first for your kind attention to my letter. I’m writing to ask for your help with some difficulty in buying a set of The Magic Tree House Books in China.‎ I came across this splendid set of books when I visited one of my friends, who bought the books when visiting your country. I enjoy the amazing stories so much that I long for a set of my own. However, the books are not available in my city and there’s little chance of my going abroad in the near future.‎ Therefore, I am wondering if you can offer an overseas service to post the books to China. If so, could you please inform me of the detailed expenses? Or perhaps you have some cooperative partners here in China so that we Chinese customers can buy the books online in our own country. ‎ I would appreciate it a lot if you could reply earlier.‎ Yours sincerely,‎ Li Hua ‎ ‎ 听力材料 Text 1‎ M: The weather is so nice today. Let’s go camping in the mountain. ‎ W: I’d like to, but the coming exam is scheduled for next week and I have to prepare for it in the library. ‎ Text 2‎ W: How much did you pay for this new fridge?‎ M: Oh, it was a little over a thousand dollars, plus tax. It was much more expensive than our washing machine, but not nearly as much as our bed!‎ Text 3‎ W: Well, dinner is ready. I wonder why Tom hasn’t come back yet. ‎ M: I just asked him to go to the supermarket after work. He should be on the way back home. ‎ W: Let me call him to ask. ‎ Text 4‎ M: Well, when I was a teenager, I would go there whenever there was a new movie, but I seldom ‎ go to the cinema anymore. ‎ W: How come?‎ M: I don’t like all these new science fiction movies, not to mention violence ones!‎ Text 5‎ W: Do you know that Mrs. William is already 45? ‎ M: Really? I can’t believe it. She seems like a young lady who is in her thirties. ‎ W: You will be more surprised when you see her 25-year-old daughter. ‎ Text 6‎ W: Are you sure this is the right street?‎ M: No, I have no idea where we are. ‎ W: Well, I think we must have got lost. ‎ M: It’s not my fault. Your sister’s directions don’t make sense. ‎ W: What? Don’t blame others. The routes seemed easy to understand for me. ‎ M: Well, then, why don’t you drive if you are so much better at it than I am? ‎ W: OK. This can’t beat me. Pull over. ‎ Text 7‎ W: What do you do for a living?‎ M: I’m a sports writer, working with a sports magazine. ‎ W: A sports writer? That must be a lot of work. ‎ M: It is. Every day, I take a lot of pictures. ‎ W: How interesting! Then you travel a lot to watch exciting sports events?‎ M: You’re right. More than half the year, I am out traveling around the country. And I also drive a lot. ‎ W: Do you go abroad often?‎ M: Not really. But I do sometimes go abroad to report on overseas sports events. ‎ W: What an exciting job! I wish I could be more like you. ‎ M: Why not?‎ Text 8‎ W: What a cold day! The weatherman says there will be a snowstorm today. You’d better wear warm clothes, dear. ‎ M: I don’t believe the weatherman anymore. Last week he said there would be clear skies but it rained all week. ‎ W: All right. Go ahead and catch cold. You can see that it’s overcast. In the winter, that always means that it’s going to snow. ‎ M: It doesn’t make any difference. Felix is driving me to the office. I don’t have to go outside. ‎ W: But you may go out for lunch. ‎ M: By that time, this storm will have blown over. Look! It’s partly sunny already. ‎ W: No, it’s partly cloudy. Here are your overcoat and boots. ‎ M: Thank you. And here’s Felix. See you tonight. ‎ Text 9‎ W: So, what are you going to do this summer?‎ M: Well, I’m probably going on holiday with my parents, but I really hope I can get a summer job in a market. What about you?‎ W: I’m going to Scotland for the summer. ‎ M: For the whole summer?‎ W: Yes. I’m going to work in the mountains with my best friend. ‎ M: Really? That sounds great!‎ W: Yes. The work won’t be very interesting. It’ll be mostly cooking, cleaning and working on reception and selling drinks. But our hours are eight till ten in the morning and six till nine in the evening. So we’ll have plenty of time during the day to go for a walk in the open air. ‎ M: I wish I could get a job like that. How did you find out about it?‎ W: I read about it in a magazine called Summer Work Round Britain. It tells you about all kinds of different jobs in different places. You can work on farms picking fruits, or at hotels near the sea. You can even get work at music festivals. ‎ Text 10‎ W: Hello, I’m Rachel Joyce. I’m so happy to be here today at the Claremont Library. I’ve traveled all the way from England, and it’s truly wonderful to visit the United States! This is the first stop on my book tour. I’m off to Australia next! Before I take any questions, let me tell you a bit about myself. My new novel, The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy, was published in 2014. The book is a companion to my first novel, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, which follows a man named Harold Fry as he goes in search of his old friend, Queenie Hennessy, in hopes of saying goodbye before she dies. The novel was published in 2012. It was almost chosen for the Commonwealth Book Prize and the Man Booker Prize. The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy is Queenie’s side of the story as she waits for Harold. I’ve also written many radio plays for BBC Radio Four, and in 2007, I won the Tinniswood Award for my radio play To Be a Pilgrim. I have also won the UK National Book Award for New Writer of the Year. Now, I’ll take questions from the audience. ‎