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唐山市2021-2022学年度高三年级摸底演练
英语
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。
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 man's dream job?
A. A project manager. B. A football player. C. A software designer.
2. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?
A. Trees. B. The weather. C. A mountain.
3. Who probably needs a guide?
A. Mary. B. Steven. C. Hanson.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In a hospital. B. At home. C. In an office.
5. What is the possible relationship between the two speakers?
A. Boss and waiter. B. Father and daughter. 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. Which time is suitable for the man to check in?
A. 6:25 p.m.. B. 7:35 p.m.. C. 7: 20 p.m..
7. What is the man doing?
A. Booking a flight. B. Confirming a schedule. C. Changing a ticket.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What makes Patong Beach popular according to Lucy?
A. Its beautiful sights. B. Its easy reach. C. Its various sports.
9. Which beach does Lucy like best?
A. Karon Beach. B. Patong Beach. C. Sunrise Beach.
10. What water sport did Lucy do at Karon Beach?
A. Diving. B. Sailing. C. Surfing.
听第8段材料，回答第11至第13题。
11. How does the man feel?
A. Entertained. B. Disturbed. C. Surprised.
12. How does the woman usually keep focused?
A. By listening to music. B. By going to quiet places. C. By controlling her emotion.
13. What will the man do next?
A. Continue his job. B. See a film. C. Go to the library.
听第9段材料，回答第14至第17题。
14. When did the woman begin to like dancing?
A. After watching a live show. B. After winning a competition. C. After taking dancing courses.
15. Why does the woman learn a musical instrument?
A. To show her talent. B. To support her skill. C. To follow other dancers.
16. What problem did the woman meet when choosing dancing as her career?
A. Dancers were paid less. B. Her parents didn't like it. C. Her grandparents hated it.
17. How does the woman feel when dancing?
A. Moved. B. Relaxed. C. Satisfied.
听第10段材料，回答第18至第20题。
18. What is served in the restaurant?
A. Milk. B. Fish. C. Butter.
19. Why has the restaurant changed the menu?
A. To protect animals. B. To make more profits. C. To better the environment.
20. What is Martell's attitude towards the restaurant's move?
A. Supportive. B. Uninterested. C. Doubtful.
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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、和D)中，选出最佳选项。
A
Welcome To ACCESS' Winter English Language Camp in Toronto! Our camp is the perfect choice for youth and teens aged 8 to 17 who want to improve their English ability, make friends from around the world, visit exciting tourist destinations, and participate in authentic & fun Canadian winter sports.
Classes
Morning English classes on the weekdays are dynamic and fun! Students will learn speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, pronunciation & conversation skills. Teachers are experienced and agreeable, and small classes mean lots of personal attention.
A True Canadian Experience
In daily afternoon trips & activities around Toronto, we will head to different tourist destinations or try fun Canadian winter sports activities, such as skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and skating. Every Saturday students will join in exciting trips such as a full-day skiing & snowboarding and a day-trip to Niagara Falls. Every Sunday morning students can take their time to experience authentic Canadian culture and history in museums.
Accommodation
Students live in Homestay accommodation with Canadian families. Hosts provide three meals per day which include a packed lunch to take to school. Living in Homestay means that students will have the chance to practice speaking English outside of class time, as well as learn about Canadian culture. Homes are located an average of 25-30 minutes (maximum 55 minutes) by public transportation to the school. All host families have been carefully selected and screened by our Homestay Coordinator to guarantee our students' comfort and safety.
Fees (in Canadian dollars)

21. What can participants do on Sunday mornings?
A. Attend classes. C. Go snowboarding. B. Explore museums. D. Visit Niagara Falls.
22. What do we know about the host families?
A. They are reviewed in advance. B. They walk students to the station.
C. They teach students local culture. D. They only provide a packed lunch.
23. How much will a participant pay for a 5-week full package camp?
A. $4025. B. $4300. C. $5100. D. $5495.
B
It was our first evening dog-sitting while our teenage daughter Rochelle was on vacation for two weeks. Louie searched the entire house for his "mommy". Then, that disappointed but determined puppy(小狗)developed a plan.
While my husband Paul and I were watching TV, we heard loud noises. Something heavy was being dragged down the stairs. I looked around and saw this six-month-old puppy laboriously dragging his large, hard-sided carrier down the stairs. The next moment saw him drag his possessions one by one, first his blanket, and then his bowl, bone, ball and sweater. The project took most of the evening but Louie showed no sign of tiredness at all.
After packing all the items into the carrier, he attempted to jump inside. Once inside, he got the zipper between his teeth and, with all the strength, he pulled the zipper closed. Then he lay down and went to sleep in it throughout the night. The message was abundantly clear. He wanted to go see his "mommy". He had seen her pack her suitcase and go away for her vacation. He must do the same so he could find her. When I unzipped his carrier in the morning, Louie was excited, but his "mommy" was nowhere to be seen.
The puppy surprised us with new undertakings every day. His absolutely favorite activity was going for a car ride. The possibility of stopping at McDonald's was his consideration. But one day, my husband didn't stop at McDonald's. He left Louie in the car with the window slightly open while he went to a drugstore. Louie managed to jump out of the window. He walked two blocks and found Paul, walking around him as if saying, "Can we go to have fried chicken now?"
Louie is an old gray-haired dog now, but he is still up to his old, and new, tricks.
24. Why didn't Louie show any sign of tiredness?
A. He was eager to see Rochelle. B. He could drag the carrier easily.
C. He wanted to delight Paul and me. D. He enjoyed searching the house.
25. How could Louie manage to pack himself?
A. He did that as trained. B. He used his strong teeth.
C. He followed his owner. D. He employed all his strength.
26. Why did Louie enjoy going for car rides with Paul?
A. He could play at McDonald's. B. He could have his favorite food.,
C. He could walk through the blocks freely. D. He could accompany Paul to the drugstore.
27. Which of the following can best describe Louie?
A. Clever and well-trained. B. Brave and proud.
C. Strong-minded and smart. D. Faithful and quiet.
C
The idea of biting into a hamburger made from insects may take a little getting used to. But even if the thought of eating insects turns your stomach now, they could and should form an important part of our diet.
"Insects are a really important missing piece of the food system," says Peter Alexander, a senior researcher in food security at the University of Edinburgh. "They are undoubtedly a superfood-a whole lot of nutrition in a really small package." Because of this, farmed insects could help deal with two of the world's biggest problems at once: food insecurity and the climate change.
Agriculture is the biggest driver of global biodiversity loss and a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions(排放). Raising animals accounts for 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Insect farming uses a small part of the land, energy and water required for traditional farming, and has a significantly lower carbon footprint.
Then there's the fact that insects are 12 to 25 times more productive at changing their food into protein(蛋白质)than animals. They need six times less feed than cattle, four times less than sheep and two times less than pigs. One of the main reasons is that insects are cold-blooded and therefore waste less energy keeping their body heat.
As well as saving energy, insects can live off food that would otherwise be thrown away, contributing to the recycling industry. Insects can be fed agricultural waste. To complete the recycling chain, their excrement can be used to make crops grow fast and large and improve soil.
"At the end of the day, you might have the healthiest, most nutritional, and most sustainable (可持续的)product, but unless it tastes nice so that people are willing to accept it, it may be a lot more difficult to get that across," says Peter.
28. What could be an immediate benefit of fanned insects?
A. Reducing traditional fanning. B. Helping fight climate change.
C. Getting rid of food insecurity. D. Improving global biodiversity.
29. Why can insects produce more protein?
A. They eat food with high protein. B. They have a special type of blood.
C. They digest food better than animals. D. They require less energy to stay warm.
30. What does the underlined word "excrement" mean in paragraph 6?
A. Waste. B. Food. C. Meat. D. Nutrition.
31. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?
A. A Solution to World Food Insecurity B. What to Do to Solve Climate Change
C. Why We Should Quit Animal Raising D. An Overlooked Protein-Rich Superfood
D
Two weeks ago, an article caught my attention. It was about a piece of digital art which had sold for $69 million. Beeple, the artist, made a collage(拼接画)of 5, 000 digital artworks. He's been posting his works to the internet daily since 2007. The most unusual thing about the piece, called "Everydays: The First 5000 Days," was that Beeple made it only on a computer, and it will only ever be available digitally. "Everydays" broke the record for the highest price for a digital piece, restarting the popular debate: Is digital art even "real art"?
According to the Oxford Dictionary, art means anything that calls for creativity and a specific skill set. Both traditional art and digital art require specific skill sets. While traditional art demands a mastery of techniques like physical brush strokes(笔画)and color mixing, digital art needs expert knowledge about how to use various software tools to create different effects. Some argue that technological tools facilitate(促进)painting to a degree where it becomes cheating. But if I, a complete amateur, were to try to draw something digitally with all the tools available, I'd still fail badly. Traditional art and digital art just shouldn't be compared. They belong to different categories and require different technical masteries.
While digital art and traditional art are of two separate categories, there are many artists who prefer using a combination of the two. It is more often that artists learn traditional art, and then move on to apply what they learned within the digital world. They are able to move the skills they acquired from one medium onto the other!
As for its price, I think each artwork's value depends on personal tastes. While you might find one artwork to be a complete mess, others might find beauty in the chaos.
Hopefully the new wave of digital art likely to be inspired by Beeple's record-breaking sale will be greeted with a more reasonable response.
32. What can we know about the collage?
A. It is only accessible digitally. B. It was completed in 10 years.
C. It has caused the first debate on art. D. It is the most expensive in the art world.
33. Why do some people consider digital art cheating?
A. It is made with copy tools. B. It has little to do with creativity.
C. It requires little expert knowledge. D. It relies too much on technology.
34. What can be inferred from paragraph 3?
A. More artists prefer traditional art. B. More skills are required for digital art.
C. Traditional art learning should come first. D. Digital and traditional art are interchangeable.
35. What is the author's attitude towards digital art?
A. Negative. B. Positive. C. Unclear. D. Doubtful.
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。
Many families avoid long-term travel while their kids are young or in school. Travelling with babies is cheaper-and there's no school to worry about-but they're unlikely to remember much about the trip. Older children will form longer-lasting memories but you'll need to keep up with their studies, which is the main concern for many parents. 36 But for me, traveling with older children doesn't necessarily mean you have to sacrifice the education.
In the past 7 months' travelling in Australia, I have witnessed the educational benefits to our daughter Chloe. The biggest blessing we have gained is her desire to learn. 37 And we are constantly presented with new challenges that encourage her learning and lead to enquiry.
38 It inspires children's sense of adventure, and shows them how to turn dreams into reality. Besides, it pushes them outside their comfort zone and broadens their understanding of life. Most importantly, it allows them to have quality time with the people they love most and form a life-long bond.
And remember, just because children are not in a classroom, it doesn't mean they can't have access to formal education. 39 Distance education and school of the air are good choices, and they offer full support to help kids finish their learning curriculum.
Anyway, school shouldn't be a barrier to having one of the greatest experiences of life. There're so many families whose children have returned to class after a year of travel with so much more confidence, knowledge, intelligence, social skills and problem solving skills. Travel hasn't blocked their learning. 40 It's time to break traditional ideas and teach kids while they travel.
A. Instead, it has greatly improved it!
B. She has loads of questions for us to answer.
C. Actually it encouraged them to travel further.
D. They can visit their former school teachers regularly.
E. There are several options for educating kids on the road.
F. In fact, the benefits of travelling are not just limited to that.
G. There never seems to be a right time to have that long-term travel.
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I dropped a clay cooking pot on my feet. More accurately, I slipped down the back steps of my house on a rainy night, 41 the pot into the air. I managed to stay upright(挺直的)and 42 on my backside with my feet in front of me, but the pot also landed upright-and on my feet, breaking in two. The hot juices I was trying to throw into the outdoor dustbin 43 in the air, and then rained down upon me. At the very moment, I could 44 the headline: "Woman Dies Doing Dishes After Dinner."
Life didn't stop because I got 45 .
However, my daily routine slowed down. I 46 less urgent appointments. Though I hated the 47 in my plans, I soon realized it left me a gift: spare time. I rediscovered long-forgotten 48 . I read a book just for pleasure. I caught up with friends and family members in e-mails and texts. I 49 with my watercolor set. And my spirit 50 again.
When I was 51 to slow down, I realized how unhealthy my lifestyle used to be. So I decided something had to 52 . Now I try to leave some 53 for activities and practices that bring me joy, like going for walks or enjoying a meal with friends.
Every time I cook in my new pot, I remember the 54 of slowing down. And I never ever walk down 55 stairs with a pot in my hands.
41. A. blowing B. throwing C. putting D. bringing
42. A. landed B. sank C. kept D. survived
43. A. mixed B. gathered C. floated D. flew
44. A. remember B. picture C. read D. appreciate
45. A. deserted B. attacked C. injured D. ignored
46. A. cancelled B. made C. forgot D. expected
47. A. stress B. trouble C. loss D. interruption
48. A. choices B. roles C. joys D. designs
49. A. dealt B. played C. helped D. experimented
50. A. came off B. came alive C. gave out D. gave in
51. A. forced B. ordered C. permitted D. encouraged
52. A. suffer B. return C. change D. repeat
53. A. money B. time C. reward D. patience
54. A. theme B. pace C. importance D. freedom
55. A. wet B. new C. narrow D. dark
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Mao Fengxiang, 28, from Zunyi, Guizhou province, spent two days making a Long March 2F carrier rocket, 56 , however, won't be going into space. It's made of wood.
"The Long March 2F carrier rocket carrying the Shenzhou XII spacecraft was 57 (successful) launched recently, marking a new stage for human's 58 (explore) of space," Mao said, noting that he made the model 59 (honor) the major milestone for the Chinese space program. The 4-meter-tall model is all wood. It is made with techniques 60 (hand) down to Mao from his grandfather. There are no nails or other metal fasteners. "I worked at least 12 hours a day, and my relatives and friends helped me a lot. It is not the most difficult woodwork, but I am most proud of 61 ," he said.
Mao has made approximately 200 other pieces-including swords, tanks and helicopters-since he 62 (begin) carpentry with a passion. But this one has been made with 63 (great) care. "Making wooden 64 (product) is time-consuming, and good results come only with hard work," Mao said. "Hand injuries are common, 65 I want to pass on the ancient craft."
第四部分：写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
你校英文报正在就“中学生如何保持身心健康”这一话题征集稿件。请你投稿，介绍自己的做法。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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。
Wide awake, I sat up in bed before dawn. I'd had another dream about Jennifer, my middle child. She's 38 now. Usually in my dreams she's still a little shy girl.
Jennifer had been five years old and her older sister seven, when the twins were born. Everything changed. The boys demanded much of my time and energy, so I hardly had any left for their older sisters. Sweet, quiet Jennifer, sandwiched between the others, required almost nothing from me. Eventually Jennifer had her own children and lived about an hour and a half away. But it seemed as though she were worlds away.
I often dreamed about her. In this one she was a grown woman and mixed in with a crowd. I waved hard, "Jennifer! I'm over here!" But she didn't notice me.
I longed to hear my daughter's voice and called, "Hey, I had a dream about you." Then Jennifer surprised me. "I dreamed about you too. But it was terrible. I won't even tell you."
"But I am eager to hear."
Her words came out without thinking, "We were walking through a vegetable garden. A farmer shouted that I'd stepped on one of his tomatoes and asked for 43 cents. I didn't have any money and turned to you. You said no. I begged. I woke up in tears."
The pain in her voice almost cut my breath off. "There were so many things I should have done for you. I overlooked you. You seemed so competent and independent. I forgot you were just a child."
There was silence on her end of the line. The communication seemed broken again. I called an old friend and told her about Jennifer's dream and our awkward attempt to connect. "Your relationship probably broke down over a lot of little things," she said.
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。
I realized what I should do to mend our relationship.


The next day, my daughter called me excitedly.









唐山市2021—2022学年度高三年级摸底演练
英语试卷参考答案
第一部分 听力
1. B 2. C 3. A 4. C 5. B 6. A 7. A 8.B 9. C 10.C
11. B 12. A 13.B 14.A 15. B 16. B 17. C 18. A 19. C 20. A
第二部分 阅读理解
21. B 22.A 23. C 24. A 25. C 26. B 27. C 28. B 29. D 30. A
31. D 32. A 33. D 34. D 35. B 36. G 37. B 38. F 39. E 40. A
第三部分 语言知识运用
第一节
41. B 42. A 43. D 44. B 45. C 46. A 47. D 48. C 49. D 50. B
51. A 52. C 53. B 54. C 55. A

第二节
56. which 57. successfully 58. exploration 59. to honor 60. handed
61. it 62. began 63. greater 64. products 65. but/yet
第四部分 写作
第一节
Possible Version
Daily problems like stress or anxiety are common for us, so it’s important to keep healthy physically and mentally.
To have a strong body, I eat right, exercise every day, and get enough rest. They seem easy to do, but it has taken time to make them my habits. Likewise, my mind has to be just as tough. I keep my loved ones close, expose myself to nature, seek help when necessary and read books to quiet my mind.
Life is challenging but promising. It’s important for us to have an overall health.

第二节：读后续写
评分原则
1. 本题总分为25分，按5个档次给分。
2. 评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量，确定或调整档次，最后给分。
3. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右（词数少于130的，从总分中减去2分）。
4. 阅卷评分时，主要从以下四个方面考虑：
（1）与所给短文及段落开头语的衔接程度；
（2）内容的丰富性；
（3）应用语法结构和词汇的丰富性和准确性；
（4）故事发展的合理性和上下文的连贯性。
5. 拼写与标点符号是语言准确性的一个方面。评分时，应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。
6. 如书写较差以致影响交际，可将分数降低一个档次。
各档次给分范围及要求
第五档（21-25分）
—与所给短文融洽度高，与所提供各段落开头语衔接合理；
—所使用语法结构和词汇丰富、准确，可能有些许错误，但完全不影响意义表达；
—有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使所续写短文结构紧凑。
第四档（16-20分）
—与所给短文融洽度较高，与所提供各段落开头语衔接较为合理；
—所使用语法结构和词汇较为丰富、准确，可能有些许错误，但完全不影响意义表达；
—比较有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使所续写短文结构紧凑。
第三档（11-15分）
—与所给短文关系较为密切，与所提供各段落开头语有一定程度的衔接；
—应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求，虽有一些错误，但不影响意义的表达；
—应用简单的语句间的连接成分，使全文内容连贯。
第二档（6-10分）
—与所给短文有一定的关系，与所提供各段落开头语有一定程度的衔接；
—语法结构单调、词汇项目有限，有些语法结构和词汇方面的错误，影响了意义的表达；
—较少使用语句间的连接成分，全文内容缺少连贯性。
第一档（1-5分）
—与所给短文和开头语的衔接较差；
—语法结构单调、词汇项目很有限，有较多语法结构和词汇方面的错误，严重影响了意义的表达；
—缺乏语句间的连接成分，全文内容不连贯。
0分
—白卷、内容太少无法判断或所写内容与所提供内容无关。

听力部分录音材料
Text 1
M: I work as a project manager in a software designing company.
W: Is that your dream job?
M: No. But I am too old to be a football player now.

Text 2
W: Look at the mountain. This morning it looks very clean.
M: Yes, not like usual.
W: The trees on it seem greener. Where is the thin cloud which used to cover it?

Text 3
W: Steven, have you any friend in London? My sister, Mary, is going there. But she knows nothing about it.
M: Don’t worry. I will call Hanson and I believe he’ll be a good guide.

Text 4
W: What’s wrong with you? Are you suffering from high blood pressure?
M: No, I just didn’t sleep well last night. I feel dizzy.
W: Then rest for a while, and you can hand in your report later.

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W: Shall we have a heart-to-heart talk after washing the dishes? What do you want me to do when I grow up?
M: It’s up to you. I want you to like your job.

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M: What time does the flight get into L. A.?
W: It leaves New York at 7:35 p.m. and arrives in L. A. at 11:20 p.m..
M: When do I have to check in?
W: You have to be there an hour before the departure. Your ticket is ready.
M: Thanks. Do I have to confirm my plane reservation?
W: Sure. You do have to. Remember the flight number is AA 304 at Gate 8, Kennedy International Airport.
M: Thank you.

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M: Hi, Lucy! I heard you just got back from a trip to Thailand. How was it?
W: It was great! I went to several of Thailand’s most beautiful beaches.
M: Did you go to Patong Beach?
W: Yes, I did. I think the beach is very popular because it’s easy to go there. It does have a nice view but it’s very busy because there are a big number of water attractions.
M: Did you try the water sports?
W: I did! I tried sailing and it was so thrilling!
M: Wow…! You’re really brave! What about other beaches?
W: Well, they are probably less popular. But Sunrise Beach is my favorite.
M: What did you do there?
W: I went diving and experienced the underwater world. Karon Beach was also amazing. I tried surfing there.

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W: Hi, are you busy today?
M: Actually yes, but I don’t think I can do my job today.
W: What is the problem?
M: My neighbor keeps playing music all the time, and I can’t concentrate.
W: How about going to some quiet places? Like the library?
M: Well, I wish I could, but I can’t concentrate to do my work where people are around.
W: Oh I see, so how can you make yourself focused?
M: Depending on my mood, and also my condition. What about you?
W: I always have music on while I work. But in fact, I can do my job in any place, any situation.
M: Oh that’s good. I can’t stand noise or disturbance when I’m trying to concentrate.
W: Why not go to a movie to relax now? Tomorrow you can go on with your job with a good mood.
M: Well, I think it’s a good idea.

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M: Congratulations! It is quite an achievement!
W: Thank you very much.
M: How do you feel after winning this significant dancing competition?
W: Wow, unbelievable! I’m surprised, proud and touched.
M: When was the first time you were interested in dancing?
W: When I was 5 years old, my mom took me to a live dance show, and I started to love it.
M: Do you take special dancing courses or do you just do self-learning to sharpen your talent?
W: Well, I do both of them. I also learn from some outstanding dancers.
M: Do you also learn music?
W: I learn a traditional musical instrument to support my skill.
M: What was the hardest thing in your career?
W: When I decided to choose dancing as my career, my parents showed no support. They didn’t think it was easy to make a living as a dancer. Eventually, my grandparents helped me convince them.
M: OK. How important is dancing for you?
W: Dancing is my soul. I feel completely content when I dance.
M: Thank you very much for your time.

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When the restaurant, Eleven Madison Park, reopened on June 10 after the year-long virus, it stopped serving fish and some animal products such as butter and cheese. Its menu is almost “100 percent plant-based.” However, honey and milk will still be offered for tea and coffee.
The owner of the restaurant decided to change the menu to help the environment. According to a study, raising animals for meat led to more greenhouse gas than planting vegetables for food. Some researchers suggested that if people wouldn’t eat beef for just one meal per day, they could reduce pollution by about half.
Nevin Martell, a food writer, said that Eleven Madison Park had always done things a little bit differently. He considered it as a big risk for them to change. But he also thought that they were positioning themselves at the right time to be doing the right thing.
Most restaurants are just trying to stay in business in the special period. The question is, will other restaurants follow in the footsteps of Eleven Madison Park?