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2021 届新高考基地学校高三第二次大联考
英 语
(考试时间: 120 分钟 满分: 150 分)
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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. What does the man want the woman to do?
A. Edit his novel. B. Read his novel. C. Hold his novel.
2. Why does the woman check the label on the shirt?
A. To see how to wash it.
B. To see what brand it is.
C. To see what it is made of.
3. When does the conversation probably take place?
A. In the evening. B. In the afternoon. C. In the morning
4.How long does it take the woman to walk from her apartment to the bus stop?
A.30 minutes. B.24 minutes. C. 12 minutes.
5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Father and daughter. B. Boss and employee. C. Teacher and student.
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 are the speakers doing?
A. Discussing cultural differences.
B. Applying to an English class.
C. Talking about the language.
7.What does the man most likely do?
A. He is a student. B. He is a teacher. C. He is a writer.
听第 7 段材料, 回答第 8 至 10 题。
8. How are American pancakes different?
A. They are thinner. B. They are bigger. C. They are thicker.
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9. Where does the man come from?
A. America. B. England. C. France.
10.What does the woman think of the pancakes?
A. Just so-so. B. Very filling. C. Exactly the same.
听第 8 段材料, 回答第 11 至 13 题。
11.What will the man do today?
A. Go to the park. B. Visit the doctor. C. Rest at home.
12. What does the woman think is wrong with her?
A. She is injured. B. She is sick. C. She is tired.
13. What will the woman do next?
A. Make a phone call.
B. Put on some gloves.
C. Pick up some medicine.
听第 9 段材料, 回答第 14 至 17 题。
14. Why can the mountains be seen from the city by Indians now?
A. Pollution is down.
B. Weather has changed.
C. People's eyesight is better.
15. How does the man feel about what was once normal for India?
A. Happy. B. Curious. C. Uncomfortable.
16. What does the woman hope people will do?
A. Force new rules. C. Start new businesses. B. Remember their mistakes.
17. What is the main topic of the conversation?
A. COVID-19 virus.
B. Changes in lifestyle.
C. Environmental problems.
听第 10 段材料, 回答第 18 至 20 题。
18. Where is the speaker?
A. At the Guildhall School.
B. At the National Youth Theatre.
C. At the Leicester Square cinema
19. What was the speaker's first film?
A. Casino Royale. B. No Time to Die. C. The Power of One.
20. What is the most valuable lesson in acting according to the speaker?
A. Be kind to others.
B. Learn your lines well.
C. Always follow your dreams.
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,从题中所给的 A、B、C、D 四个洗项中选出最佳选项。
A
Welcome to the Public Transport Guide for Parents where you will find all the
information and decisions you need to make to prepare your child for travelling on TransLink's
public transport network in South East Queensland.
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We have three planning tools to help you find the most suitable public transport mode and
school route for your child: School service finder. Journey planner, and Qconnect journey
planner.
My TransLink is the official Queensland Government app for public transport in South
East Queensland, Mackay, Cairns. Toowoomba and Townsville.
When using journey planner, make sure you select a date that falls on a school day and
choose between 'Depart’ or 'Arrive before’ to tailor your search.
You can contact your local school bus operator for more information about the school
service and student assistance options.
If you live outside South East Queensland, please contact your local Passenger and School
Transport Office.
To find the best travel product for your child, visit student ticketing options. The most
common concession (特许) is the child and student go cards:
·All primary and secondary school students are qualified for a concession go card.
· Concession fares are 50 percent of an adult fare.
· A further 50 percent is deducted(扣除)after the 8th paid journey within a week
(Monday to Sunday).
School students 15 years and older must hold a valid student ID (issued by school) to buy a
green go card.
21. What is the passage aimed at?
A. Encouraging people to use APP.
B. Attracting people to Queensland.
C. Preparing children for education.
D. Offering parents transport guide.
22. What do you have to do when using journey planner?
A. Select a proper date. B. Arrive before a school day.
C. Live outside Queensland. D. Contact the local operator.
23. What can we learn about the go card?
A. It's as cheap as the card for adults.
B. All students can apply for the card.
C. More discounts are offered on Monday.
D. The green card is for primary students.
B
I'm a standup comic. One day, a woman from The Daily News called and said she wanted to
do an article on me. When she had finished interviewing me for the article, she asked, "What are
you planning to do next?" Well, at the time, there was absolutely nothing I was planning on doing
next, so I asked her what she meant, pausing for a moment. She told me she was interested in me!
So I thought I'd better tell her something. What came out was, “I'm thinking about breaking the
Guinness Book of World Records for Fastest-Talking Female."
The newspaper article came out the next day, and the writer had included my parting
remarks.
about trying to break the world's Fastest-Talking Female record. At about 5: 00 p.m. that afternoon
I got a call from Larry King Live, which I had never heard of, asking me to go on the show. They
wanted me to try to break the record, and they told me they would pick me up at 8: 00---because
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they wanted me to do it that night!
Then I sat down to figure out what on earth I was going to do on the show. I called Guinness
to find out how to break a fast-talking record. They told me I would have to recite something
either Shakespeare or the Bible. Shakespeare and I had never really gotten along, so 1 figured the
Bible was my only hope. I began practicing and practicing, over and over again. I was both
nervous
and excited at the same time.
Then I decided just to give it my best shot, and I did. I broke the record, becoming the
World’s
Fastest-talking Female by speaking 585 words in one minute in front of a national television
audience. I broke it again two years later, with 603 words in a minute. My career took off.
People often ask me how I did that. I tell them I live my life by this simple philosophy: I
always
say yes first; then I ask, “Now, what do I have to do to accomplish that?" Then I ask myself,
“What
is the worst thing that can happen if I don't succeed? The answer is, I simply don't succeed! And
what's the best thing that can happen? I succeed!
What more can life ask of you? Be yourself, and have a good time!
24. Why did the author pause before telling her next plan?
A. She took little interest in the topic.
B. She refused to share it with others.
C. She didn't have any plan in her mind.
D. She needed time to think over the plan.
25. What happened to the author after the newspaper article came out?
A. She was persuaded to set a Guinness record.
B. She was invited to give comic performances.
C. She succeeded in making a fortune overnight.
D. She finally agreed to make her parting remarks.
26. Which can indicate the author's career took off?
A. She could recite the Bible.
B. She received an interview.
C. She broke the record twice.
D. She developed her philosophy.
27. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Do nothing by halves
B. Practice for perfection
C. Just say yes to yourself
D. Always hope for the best
C
The term “SMART goals" was coined by in 1954. Since then, SMART goals have become
popular with business managers, educators and others because they work. The late management
guru Peter F. Drucker developed the concept. Drucker shaped many top managers' career.
Management by objectives was one of his primary business theories.
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In 2002, Drucker received the highest civilian honor in the U.S.---the Medal of Freedom. He
died in 2005 at age 95. Drucker's family decided to look forward instead of backward, and they
gathered distinguished business people to form The Drucker Institute.
The institute's website states “"Their work is to transform the archival (档案) treasure into a
social enterprise whose purpose is to strengthen society by encouraging effective, responsible
and joyful management."
If you have been to a business management class, you may likely have learned how to write
goals and objectives in Drucker's way: SMART. If you haven't heard about Drucker, you are in for
a treat that will help you achieve what you want and be more successful, whether you are a teacher
trying to teach well, an adult learner or a person who seeks to achieve your dreams.
SMART goals are: “s" stands for specific. Make your goal or objective as specific as possible
Say exactly what you want to achieve in clear, concise words. “M” stands for measurable. Include
a unit of measure in your goal. Be objective rather than subjective. When will your goal be
achieved?
How will you know it has been achieved? “A" stands for achievable. Ensure that your goal is
feasible in terms of the resources available to you. “R" stands for realistic. Focus on the end
results
you desire rather than the activities necessary to get there. You want to grow personally, so reach
for your goal---but be reasonable or you'll set yourself up for disappointment. “T” stands for
time-bound. Give yourself a deadline within a year. Include a timeframe such as a week, month or
year, and include a specific date if possible.
28. How can we describe Drucker in the passage?
A. Influential. B. Energetic. C. Considerate. D. Adorable.
29. Why did Drucker's family form The Drucker Institute?
A. To pay respect to Drucker.
B. To further Drucker's work.
C. To study Drucker's theory.
D. To donate Drucker 's money.
30. Who can benefit from “Smart gals"?
A. People who like to daydream.
B. People who are passive learners.
C. People who always want a real treat.
D. People who want to better themselves.
31. What does the last paragraph focus on?
A. The other achievements of Drucker.
B. The business goals of smart people.
C. The exact meanings of SMART goals.
D. The applications of Drucker's theories.
D
A living robot has been created out of frog skin cells. Xenobots, named after the frog species
Xenopus laevis (非洲爪蝴) that the cells come from, were first described last year. Now the team
behind the robots has improved their design and demonstrated new capabilities.
To create the xenobots, Michael Levin at Tufts University in Massachusetts and his
colleagues
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obtained tissue from 24-hour-old frog embryos after very small physical operation. Where the
previous version relied on the contraction (收缩) of heart muscle cells to move them forward by
pushing off surfaces, these new xenobots swim around faster. They also live between three and
seven days longer than their previous generation, which only lasted about seven days, and have
the ability to sense their surroundings to some extent, turning red when exposed to blue light.
The fundamental finding here is that when you free skin cells from their normal context, and
you give them a chance to build other things than what they normally build," says Levin. “To me,
one of the most exciting things here is that they are plastic. This idea that even normal cells, not
genetically modified, are in fact capable of building something completely different."
Because they are created from cells, the xenobots eventually break apart and are totally
biodegradable (能降解的), says team member Douglas Blackiston, also at Tufts University. He
therefore hopes that they can be used for biomedical and environmental applications.
Previous attempts at creating living robots, such as a wirelessly controlled cockroach, have
involved dealing with live animals, raising ethical (伦理的) concerns. Xenobots differ from these
because they are made entirely of living cells. “The approach here is maybe ethically the least
problematic because everything starts with cells. They have no neurons (神经元),so it's not an
animal," says Auke ljspeert at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology at Lausanne, who wasn't
involved in the research. “It's really cells, so I find it maybe the cleanest way."
32. How were the new xenobots created?
A. By making use of frog embryos.
B. By relying on heart muscle cells.
C. By sensing similar surroundings.
D. By exposing them to blue light.
33. Which has the similar meaning to the underlined word “plastic” in Paragraph 3?
A. Fragile. B. Stable. C. Flexible. D. Active.
34. What can be inferred from Douglas Blackiston's words?
A. The xenobots can't break down easily.
B. The xenobots need to be further perfected.
C. The xenobots can be applied in other fields.
D. The xenobots have already been widely used.
35. What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A. The new approach starts with some neurons.
B. Xenobots have raised least ethical concerns.
C. The wireless controlled cockroach is a failure.
D. Previous living robots involve few living animals.
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。
Improving your family life can help make your family members closer and prevent conflicts
from getting in the way of everyone's happiness. But at times it seems difficult. 36 Here
are some concrete steps to make your life more enjoyable.
Do household chores ( 杂 务 ) together. 37 However, sharing household
responsibilities can help everyone in your family feel happy. Try to make it as fun as possible,
such as by playing music or having contests. Besides, divide chores up into age-appropriate
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categories. After dinner, the youngest could wipe the table, the oldest could fill the dishwasher,
and you could put away leftovers.
38 When someone expresses an opinion, don't interrupt them before they can finish
speaking. Maintaining respectful communication channels will strengthen your bond.
Express love and appreciation frequently. Little verbal (口头的) and nonverbal gestures of
affection go a long way. 39 If your sibling is doing their homework and there's an empty
glass on their desk, ask them, "Hey, can I get you more water?"
Respect your parents' need to protect you. While children need increasing degrees of freedom
as they get older, remember that your parents are in charge. Their job is to keep you safe and give
you the tools you'll need to take care of yourself when you' re an adult. If your parent doesn't
allow
you to go out without an adult or makes you go to bed early, remember that they have your best
interests in mind. 40
A. Why do you feel so?
B. Where do you start?
C. Few people actually enjoy that.
D. Chores mean more responsibilities.
E. Respect what your family members say.
F. Don't yell to get your way if they say no!
G. Find small ways to show you care for each other.
第三部分 语言运用(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。
It was l:30 at night in an Alaskan village. Ida Nelson was staying in bed with her sister
when she heard the sound of a small airplane 41 the nearby airport. Nelson and her sister
jumped to their feet, ran to the window, and saw the 42 : The airport's runway lights
were out.
Nelson 43 some clothes. jumped into her ATV, and 44 it to the airport,
where she found a local pilot 45 to turn on the lights, but in vain. Meanwhile she and the
pilot learned of the plane's 46 : It was a medevac (救伤直升机),thereto 47 a
seriously ill local girl to the nearest hospital, 280 miles away in Anchorage.
Nelson had a 48 . Diving her ATV to the end of the runway. she shone her headlights
on the tarmac (飞机跑道) for the plane to 49 . Great idea, but it wasn't enough. More
light was needed, so a 50 neighbor called nearly every home in the village---32 of them.
Within 20 minutes, 20 vehicles 51 on one side of the runway. The medevac, 52
by the headlights. landed safely. The young patient was loaded onto the aircraft, and the plane
53 took off again. Her illness was never publicly 54 but she has been released from
the hospital.
In a world filled with uncertainty, as Nelson told CNN, coming together is kind of 55
41. A. reaching B. circling C. guarding D. passing
42. A. chance B. lesson C. problem D. trick
43. A. pulled on B. tried on C. tidied up D. washed up
44. A. speeded B. pushed C. sent D. flew
45. A. waiting B. forgetting C. regretting D. trying
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46. A. danger B. mission C. height D. staff
47. A. signal B. transport C. attract D. invite
48. A. team B. duty C. job D. plan
49. A. return B. warn C. follow D. leave
50. A. careful B. grateful C. helpful D. peaceful
51. A. lined B. landed C. changed D. moved
52. A. covered B. guided C. decorated D. forced
53. A. fortunately B. generally C. frequently D. immediately
54. A. discussed B. revealed C. criticized D. funded
55. A. curiosity B. honesty C. happiness D. kindness
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。Boi rablho
The college entrance examination is just around the corner. 56 (assign) and tests
will
keep many of you up late at night, and you may plan to make up for your 57 (lose) sleep
during the weekends. But is it useful?
A study shows that the habit of sleeping in 58 weekends doesn't fix the damage done
by a lack of sleep during the week. Even 59 (bad), it may damage your health.
In the study, 60 was conducted over 10 days, 36 healthy young men and women
with
different sleep requirements 61 (divide) into three groups. The researchers found that
people who lacked sleep ate more snacks and gained 62 (weigh) quickly That could be
partially due to the shifting of the 63 (biology) clock and changes to certain body
hormones especially bunger hormones.
And 64 they tried to sleep for as long as they wanted to on weekend, it was still
insufficient(不够的)to meet standard sleep time because they found it difficult to fall asleep.
Moreover, they were more likely 65 (show) increased sensitivity (敏感性) to insulin(胰岛
素) in both their muscles and their livers.
第四部分写作(共两节,满分 40 分)
第一节 (满分 15 分)
3 月 5 日是“中国青年志愿者服务日”,你校学生会向市民宣传垃圾分类,并现场进行垃
圾分类实践活动。假如,你是你校英语报的记者,请写则新闻报道,内容包括:
1.时间、人员、地点、活动;
2.市民反响;
3.简短评论。
注意:
1. 词数 80 字左右:
2.可适当添加细节,以使行文连贯:
3.参考词汇: 中国青年志愿者服务日 China Youth Volunteer Service Day。
An Activity to Advocate Garbage Sorting
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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-篇完整的短文。
Every previous year on Thanksgiving Day I'd woken up early, filled with excitement, unable
to wait for the turkey, pumpkin pie with pecans, and my grandma's famous cheesecake. But I
would never forget the lesson that my mother taught me when I was 14 years old. That
Thanksgiving, I couldn't find the magic anymore. For some reason the holiday seemed fake (假的).
I suddenly felt
like Thanksgiving was a big lie. I saw no reason to celebrate.
As my aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandma started to arrive carrying plates of food, baskets
of
bread, and pitchers of egg nog, I grew more and more angry and frustrated. None of them were
really thankful, I realized. The whole thing was a lie!
When my mom called for everyone to take their seats for dinner, I left. I ran into the guest
room
where no one would look, crying. I was defiant (反抗的) because I wanted to be an honest person
but 1 was realizing that Thanksgiving was fake. It didn't feel right to join in the tradition---say
something beautiful one by one around the table.
My mom, worried that 1 was absent from the table, came to see what was wrong, "No one is
really thankful!" I sobbed, "They just pretend for one day because that's what you're supposed to
do!"
My mom sat down next to me and listened wisely. Then she nodded. “You’re right," she told
me, "it's fake until you find the truth for yourself." She said Thanksgiving was a time to reflect
because we don't always get a chance to see loved ones and eat a good meal. Then she left. I didn't
listen to her. I was convinced that I could never find joy celebrating again.
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。
But I was also starving and I had to eat something.
_______________________________________
At her words, I realized they wanted me to be a part of the
tradition._________________________
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021 届江苏基地学校高三第二次大联考
参考答案
听力:
1-5 BAACA 6-10 CBCBB 11-15 ABAAC 16-20 BCBCA
阅读:
21-23 DAB 24-27 CACC 28-31 ABDC 32-35 ACCB
七选五:
36-40 BCEGF
完形:
41-45 BCAAD 46-50 BBDCC 51-55 ABDBD
语法填空:
56. Assignments57. lost58. on/at/during59. worse60. Which
61. were divided 62. weight 63. biological 64. though/although/while65. to show
应用文写作:
On March 5—China Youth Volunteer Service Day, the Student Union organized an
activity to advocate garbage sorting.
Over 50 participants got involved in it. Walking down the street, we carried out the
practice of garbage sorting and popularized the relevant knowledge to the public. Many
citizens said they would actively do as they had been told to.
With our efforts, this event turned out a great success. We realized that all of us can
make a contribution to our society.
读后续写:
But I was also starving and I had to eat something. So after a few minutes I went back to
the dining room. And I couldn’t believe what I saw. Waiting for me, with wide smiles, was
my entire extended family and a table covered with untouched plates. At first, I was confused.
I wondered why no one was digging into their carefully-constructed meals. That’s when I
noticed that everyone was looking at me with concern. ‘Andy,’ my aunt said, ‘We can’t eat
without you. It’s your turn.’
At her words, I realized they wanted me to be a part of the tradition. As usual, we shared
what made us all thankful one by one around the table. I didn’t know what to say. But I had to.
Everyone had something beautiful to say. Listening, I came to understand what my mom
meant about finding the truth. For me, this holiday was a chance to pause and reflect on
everything I cared about. That was worth celebrating. And with that, I took a huge and
satisfying bite of food.
听力原文:
Text 1
M: Would you like to read my new novel once I’ve finished editing it.
W: Sure, but I’ll be very honest. I don’t hold back.
M: That’s exactly what I need. After that I’m sending it to the reviewers.
Text 2
W: Does the label on your shirt say what temperature it should be washed at?
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M: No, it just has these symbols.
W: Those mean that it can only be washed by hand because of how it’s made. Don’t put it in the
washing machine. I’ll do it later.
Text 3
M: It got dark really fast. Can you turn on that lamp?
W: The bulb went out this morning. I need to replace it.
M: I’m going into town tomorrow afternoon. I’ll get some then.
Text 4
W: It takes me 24 minutes to walk from my apartment to the subway station, and half that time to
get to the bus stop.
M: Well, the bus ride is 30 minutes longer, so it’s still better to take the subway.
Text 5
M: I’m just looking to have an adult conversation. Can you please sit down?
W: No. I want to know why I can’t go on the school trip.
M: I know you are disappointed. But I don’t have the money. Work isn’t going great.
Text 6
W: Can you explain the difference between “you’re” and “your” in English?
M: Certainly. “You’re” is a combination of two words, “you” and “are”.
W: So I could say “You’re tall”.
M: Exactly. It’s a way to describe someone or something. But “your” means something belongs to
you.
W: Like “This is your pen.”
M: Perfect. See, you know it already. A lot of people use them incorrectly when writing, especially
native English speakers.
W: I just needed it explained. You always put things so simply in a way I can understand.
M: Well, if I didn’t, I wouldn’t be doing my job.
Text 7
W: Oh, is this a pancake?
M: Yes…you did say you wanted one, didn’t you?
W: Yes, but I thought it would be something different.
M: Don’t you have pancakes in America?
W: Yes, but they aren’t like this. I mean, they’re still round but they’re smaller.
M: Really?
W: Yes…and deeper.
M: Well, this is how we have them in our England.
W: I had something like this in France. And they had another name.
M: I’m sorry to disappoint you.
W: No, these are good.
M: Would you like a couple more?
W: Just one would be fine. They’re very filling.
M: I’ve learnt something new today. I never knew there are so many different pancakes.
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M: I’m going to leave in less than one hour if you want to join me.
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W: I don’t think I am going to go with you today. The park sounds fun, but I’m going to rest.
M: Are you still in pain from falling? Maybe I should take you to the doctor.
W: No. It’s not my leg that hurts. Actually, my nose is blocked and my throat hurts.
M: Oh no. Don’t get me sick again! I just got over something. Should I tell mom to pick you up
some medicine on her way home?
W: No, I can call her. But my phone is charging in the other room. Could you bring it in here for
me?
M: OK, but I’m going to put on some gloves before I touch it.
Text 9
M: I saw some amazing pictures during my lunch break today. For the first time in 30 years,
people in India can see the Himalayan Mountains from their city. The pictures were all from
the young people who were amazed by the view.
W: I don’t understand. Why couldn’t they see the mountains before? It’s not like people’s eyesight
have changed recently. Does it have to do with the weather?
M: Not really. It’s because so many people are staying home because of the COVID-19 virus.
There’s less production and less people driving. The sky has cleared up.
W: Oh, then I’m not surprised now. It sounds like some of these young people are seeing the
mountains for the first time.
M: I’m sure they are. However, I really hate the idea that 30 years of pollution clouds were normal.
It’s so dirty and terrible.
W: I hope that people will learn from their mistakes. I think we should keep some of the changes
we were forced to make in this time.
M: I agree. I think businesses can still make profits without polluting our planet so much. It should
be the goal of the whole world to keep our environment clean for future generations.
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M: My name is Daniel Craig, and I’m pleased to bring you a screening of No Time to Die, which
is, as you know, the last time I will be playing the role of James Bond. It’s been a great journey. I
could not have imagined when I graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 1991
that my life would take such a fantastic turn. When I was a kid, I studied here at the National
Youth Theatre, and it’s great to see so many of you here today. You are the future of acting. It’s a
great privilege to work on film, but it isn’t all charming. It’s long days when you can be shooting
18 hours straight. But when you finally see your film at the Leicester Square cinema, it’s worth it.
My first film was a little project called The Power of One starring Stephen Dorff and Morgan
Freeman. I wasn’t in it for a huge amount of time, but I got to travel and act opposite these
amazing people. It taught me the most valuable lesson in acting. It doesn’t matter how hard you
try or how well you remember your lines, if you are not kind, people don’t want to work for you. I
learned all the names of the cast and crew and said hello every day. 13 years later, I was cast as in
my first film as Bond, Casino Royale. Follow your dreams, and they sometimes come true.