湖南省常德市2022-2023学年高三英语下学期模拟考试试题（Word版附答案）

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2023年常德市高三年级模拟考试
英语
本试卷分为四个部分, 共12页。时量120分钟。满分150分。

第一部分 听力（共两节, 满分30分）
做题时, 先将答案标在试卷上, 录音内容结束后, 你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1. 5分, 满分7. 5分）
听下面5段对话, 每段对话后有一个小题。从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项, 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。
例：How much is the shirt？
A. £19. 15 B. £9. 18 C. £9. 15
答案是C。
1. What does Lily think of the new theater?
A. It's satisfactory. B. It's disappointing. C. It's comfortable.
2. What is the man probably doing now?
A. He's changing the bulb. B. He's mending the desk. C. He's dancing on the desk.
3. Where is the woman going to tonight?
A. To a cinema. B. To Maggie's house. C. To a restaurant.
4. What are the speaker stalking about
A. A park B. The speakers’ office C. Shirly's new home.
5. What is probably the man?
A. A waiter. B. A shop assistant. C. A librarian.
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, 你将有时小题, 每小秒钟；听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。
6. What is the woman's final destination?
A. New York B. Los Angeles. C. San Francisco.
7. What will the woman probably do next?
A. Board at Gate 20. B. Call the ground crew. C. Wait for the next flight.
听第7段材料, 回答第8至10题。
8. Why will the woman take part in the tennis match?
A. To make more friends. B. To keep fit. C. To raise money.
9. How will the woman get to the tennis courts?
A. By car. B. On foot C. By subway.
10. When will the speakers meet?
A. At 8:30 a. m. B. At 9:30 a. m. C. At 10:30 a. m.
听第8段材料, 回答第11至13题。
11. Who is Sue Walter?
A. She is a hostess. B. She is a judge. C. She is a doctor.
12. What is Sue's suggestion for people with difficulties?
A. To ask for help. B. To think positively. C. To believe in themselves.
13. What does Sue think happiness is?
A. Sharing with others.
B. Receiving a precious gift.
C. Getting attention from others.
听第9段材料, 回答第14至17题。
14. What does the woman suggest the man do?
A. Buy a study folder: B. Make a study guide. C. Reduce some study pressure.
15. What is the man's biggest problem with his study?
A. He is often distracted.
B. He has lots of study pressure.
C. His study folder is disorganized.
16. What kind of learner does the woman say she is?
A. A visual learner. B. A logical learner. C. An emotional learner.
17. In the woman's opinion, how can a visual learner do with his notes?
A. By using color and pictures. B. By using text. C. By using stories.
听第10段材料, 回答第18至20题。
18. When did the Westfield Sports center reopen?
A. In July. B. In August C. In September.
19. Which of the following is the newly-added sport in the center?
A. Football. B. Gymnastics. C. Badminton.
20. Why does the speaker give this speech?
A. To give suggestions. B. To announce some rules. C. To make an advertisement.

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ATBCD四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
It's hard to imagine a visual record of the 20th century without Picasso. The Spanish artist captured everything from the horrors of war to the boundless possibilities of the human form. Even those unfamiliar with the modern art history can likely identify a few of his best-known paintings.
The Old Guitarist
Completed: Late 1903 to early 1904
Where to see it: Art Institute of Chicago
The Old Guitarist has to be one of the most sorrowful paintings to ever capture the art world＇s imagination. The figure depicted （描绘） thin and cross-legged appears exhausted as he sits over his brown guitar.
Garcon a la Pipe
Completed:1905
Where to see it: Private collection
With Garçon à la Pipe （Boy With a Pipe）, we move from Picasso's blue period to the more lively rose period. And while the figure in the oil-on-canvas portrait is clothed in blue, the background features happier shades of ochre and pink.
Girl Before a Mirror
Completed: 1932
Where to see it: Museum of Modern Art （New York）
If there's a single painting that screams Picasso, this might be the one. Girl Before a Mirror is alive with color, pathos and charming shapes that take cubism to its extremes. Picasso said he preferred this painting to any of the others, according to MOMA's founding director, Alfred H. Barr Jr.
Guernica
Completed: 1937
Where to see it: Museo Reina Sofia （Madrid）
Guernica is Picasso's best-known work. Its depiction of an aerial bombing attack on the Basque town of Guernica in April 1937, during the Spanish Civil War, was a visual relude （序曲）to coming violent act of World War II. The muted tones of gray further emphasize the shapes of humans, their arms outstretched in extreme pain. Guernica has become one of the most recognizable anti-war paintings in history.
21. Where can we see The Old Guitarist?
A. In Paris.
B. In Chicago.
C. In New York.
D. In Madrid.
22. Which painting is Picasso’s favorite?
A. The Old Guitarist.
B. Garçon à la Pipe.
C. Girl Before a Mirror.
D. Guernica.
23. What does Picasso describe in Guernica?
A. The greed of human.
B. The cruelty of the war.
C. The misfortune of women.
D. The suffering of the poor.
B
A four-year-old boy discovers that compassion （同情）for the less fortunate can produce amazing results. Our hero's origin story started this past February. Austin and his father, TJ Perine, went to the Firehouse Ministries, a local shelter that provides housing, food, and other services for homeless men. As they drove by the redbrick building, they saw a group of 25 homeless men standing on the street corner. “Dad, they look sad, ” Austin said. “Can we take them some food and make them smile?”
That day, Austin used his allowance to buy each man a Burger King sandwich and handed the food out himself. Seeing what their presence meant to the men at the ministry, Austin and TJ returned the next week. Austin again dipped into his piggy bank to buy sandwiches, which he handed out along with his new catchphrase, “Don't forget to show love!”
After he returned every week for five weeks, word of Austin's acts of kindness spread through social media and national news outlets. Burger King jumped aboard, agreeing to donate $1, 000 a month for an entire year toward the cause. Soon, churches and shelters across the country began inviting Austin to come distribute food in other poverty-prone areas. Whereas before Austin and TJ could feed 25 to 50 people at a time, now, thanks to corporate and community support, they can feed 800 to 2, 000 people at once.
Austin's passion has now become his family's calling. His mother Audrey established the Show Love Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to fighting homelessness. She now serves as president, and TJ left his job to oversee public relations for the foundation full-time. He's in talks with the city of Birmingham to secure the redbrick building where it all started-Firehouse Ministries is moving-as the site of their own shelter, which will offer medical and mental care as preventive steps against homelessness.
As for Austin, he continues to give out food, smiles, and his inspirational message of love. “It makes me feel like I'm saving the day. ”
24. What did Austin do with his pocket money?
A. Travel across the country.
B. Build a shelter for the poor.
C. Improve the life of his family.
D. By some food for the homeless.
25. Why did the author mention Burger King in paragraph 3?
A. To make an advertisement for it.
B. To show the effect of Austin's act.
C. To praise its kindness and support.
D. To seek its help for the less fortunate.
26. What can we learn about the Show Love Foundation?
A. It is highly profitable.
B. It was set up by Austin.
C. It will provide health care.
D. It's funded by the government.
27. Which word can best describe Austin and his parents?
A. Warm-hearted.
B. Peace-loving.
C. Hard-working.
D. Quick-minded.
C
The World Economic Forum predicts the global population will hit 9. 8 billion by 2050, which means we might need to grow as much as double the amount of food we do today and do it without significantly consuming limited resources such as land and water.
But there are reasons to be positive. Historically, human intelligence has risen to the population challenge. 8, 000 years ago in the first agricultural revolution, the plough （犁） transformed productivity. In the 1800s, inventions such as the seed drill brought a degree of mechanization to farming. Then, in the mid-20th century, there were major breakthroughs in artificial fertilizer and plant science.
Now, we are entering a fourth age of agriculture. Innovation is exploding. The digital transformation of agriculture is not theory. It's real. And it's having a huge impact across all aspects of farming.
In April 2020, Chinese drone （无人机）maker XAG organized a rice seeding demonstration in Guangdong province. First, it invited two workers to spread 5kg of rice seeds the traditional way-by wading across 1, 200 square metres of waterlogged field. The laborious process took 25 minutes. Then it unleashed （释放）its XAG XPlanet drone on the same task. The unmanned aerial system followed a pre-programmed route and threw rice seeds from the air. It completed the job in 120 seconds. XAG claims its system can use up to 90 per cent less water and 30 percent fewer chemicals than traditional technique.
Barcelona-based startup Faromatics has also attracted a lot of attention for its EU-funded invention: a robot called the ChickenBoy. It lets chicken farmers autonomously monitor their stock. The robot glides along the ceiling and uses a set of sensors to measure temperature, air quality, light and sound in poultry housing. Farmers can use a cloud platform to set the ChickenBoy to send mobile alerts.
The task of feeding 9. 8 billion mouths by 2050 is one of the greatest facing humanity, but thanks to technology, there is good reason to be confident for the future.
28. What is the purpose of paragraph 2?
A. To express the author's confidence in the human wisdom.
B. To tell us some challenges in the agricultural development.
C. To show us the present situation of the world food shortage.
D. To call on the government to take some effective measures.
29. What is the advantage of KAG XPlanet drone?
A. It saves more money than the manual seeding.
B. It's more efficient and environmentally friendly.
C. It can rapidly reduce wastage and improve yields.
D. It helps farmers make better decisions about seeding.
30. What can be inferred about the ChickenBoy?
A. Its system needs to be improved.
B. It aims to attract farmers' attention.
C. It was invented by a chicken farmer.
D. It helps farmers look after the chicken.
31. What does “human intelligence” refer to in the passage?
A. Smart farming. B. Agricultural revolution.
C. Plant science. D. Artificial intelligence.
D
Fragile. Oversensitive. Glued to their phones. Is this what comes to mind when we think of the teens of this generation? While this may be true, there might be more to this generation of teens than what is generally perceived.
Never before have the lives of any generation of teens been as flooded with mobile technology and social media as the teens of this generation. The popularity of social media has led to a world in which teens have to participate in Instagram, TikTok and Twitter, or else cause the social anger of their friends, some of whom communicate primarily via those online platforms. As compared to their parents or grandparents who were likely less connected and more isolated, these teens are constantly exposed to the highlight reels （高光 时刻） of many in their social circles and beyond, It is no wonder that the self-esteem and mental health of this generation's teens have taken a hit.
Moreover, the teens today are more individualistic. This is in contrast to the kampong spirit of their parents and grandparents' days. Gone is the friendship among neighbours who are friendly with one another and quick to offer a helping hand when they see another in need. In its place, we have teens who may not even have a clue as to who lives in the unit next to theirs, much less offer a friendly nod or wave when they happen to cross paths with a neighbour.
Yet, the effects of technology on this generation of teens are not all bad. Arguably, the very connectedness that social media brings about has led to being more progressive. Logging onto platforms where people of all walks of life gather means that one is exposed to those people and their distinctive ways of life. In comparison, the parents or grandparents of this generation of teens probably did not have the same opportunity to get to know people outside of their social circles at their age, and are thus more likely to have fixed, stereotypical （刻板的） opinion of people different from them. This generation of teens, on the other hand, has the chance to use this technology to understand the variety and diversity out there.
32. What does the underlined phrase “have taken a hit” mean in paragraph 2?
A. Have been terribly hurt.
B Have improved a lot.
C. Have recovered soon.
D. Have been ignored.
33. Which belongs to the kampong spirit according to paragraph 3?
A. Telephone your parents regularly. B. Never say Hi to your classmates.
C. Share your food with neighbours. D. Borrow money from your teacher
34. What good effect does social media have on the teens?
A. They are more ambitious and active.
B. They are more friendly and generous.
C. They are more independent of their parents.
D. They are more open-minded and better informed.
35. How is the text developed?
A. By giving examples.
B. By showing statistics.
C. By making comparisons.
D. By providing instructions.
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。
Tai chi has been studied scientifically in recent years. Evidence suggests that tai chi may offer numerous benefits beyond stress reduction. Wondering how to get started in tai chi? 36
A tai chi instructor can teach you some specific positions and how to control your breathing. 37 Although tai chi is slow and gentle without side effects, it's possible to get injured il you don＇t know how to do tai chi properly. It＇s possible you could strain （拉伤） your muscles or overdo it when first learning, or you could worsen an existing condition.
38 There are no standard training programs for instructors. So check an instructor's training and experience, get recommendations if possible, and make sure that you're comfortable with his or her approach. _39 But if you like the social element, consider sticking with group tai chi classes.
Under the guidance of the tai chi instructor, you may find it helpful to practice tai chi in the same place and at the same time every day to develop a routine. 40 You can even dray on the comforting mind-body concepts of tai chi without performing the actual movements if you get stuck in stressful situations-a traffic jam or a contentious （争论不休的）work meeting, for instance.
If you want to reap the greatest stress reduction and other health benefits from tai chi, just find an instructor and practice it regularly!
A. An instructor also can teach you how to practice tai chi safely.
B. Keep in mind that tai chi instructors don't have to be licensed.
C. Some qualified web-based distance education is also an option.
D. Taking classes is one of the best ways to become a tai chi instructor.
E. You can consider seeking guidance from qualified tai chi instructors.
F. Eventually, you may feel confident enough to do tai chi on your own.
G. But if your schedule is flexible, do tai chi whenever you have a few minutes.
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项。
I've had Maggie since Valentine's Day 2015. I was in school, 41 to graduate in May, and I knew I probably shouldn't take on the responsibility. My sister had been scoping out（观察） a certain dog at the 42 and planned to get there on Saturday morning. However, one person was there before us, and they 43 her!
My sister and I still walked around the rescue to 44 the other puppies. Then we 45 Maggie. When they brought us into the room, she was so 46 but after 45 seconds of love from us she became the happy, lovely dog she is today. And the rest is 47!
Maggie is half pointer （指示犬） and half mountain goat. One day we were hiking in the foothills and I had her off leash （拴狗链）. She instantly started 48 when she saw a herd of deer a few yards away. Before I could 49, she was gone. She chased those deer all over the mountains and was 50! I could only hear her barking.
51 after about 15 minutes, however it felt like eternity, I saw her running back my way with the biggest smile on her face. She had had the best 52 and couldn't wait to tell me. After I put my _53_back into my chest, I put her back on the leash and gave her all the love. Even though she is a 54 one, she still knows who 55 her and comes back.
41. A. allowed B. forced C. prepared D. convinced
42. A. rescue B. school C. hospital D. shop
43. A. left B. got C. bought D. met
44. A. look after B. play with C. figure out D. check out
45. A. encountered B. refused C. received D. helped
46. A. pleased B. scared C. angry D. curious
47. A. history B. pain C. prejudice D. ambition
48. A. thinking B. waiting C. pointing D. hesitating
49. A. measure B. witness C. scold D. react
50. A. out of breath B. out of sight C. out of reach D. out of practice
51. A. Hopefully B. Surprisingly C. Thankfully D. Unwillingly
52. A. experiment B. advantage C. dream D. adventure
53. A. stomach B. heart C. hands D. face
54. A. wild B. normal C. natural D. brilliant
55. A. appreciates B. discovers C. feeds D. follows
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。
My brother and I have seen much of what China has to offer. But just when we thought we were starting to understand 56 this immense country was all about, we arrived in the coastal city of Yantai, East China's Shandong province.
You can imagine our complete surprise at hearing that Yantai is home 57 one of the world's leading wine brands. In fact, Yantai 58（produce） as much as 40 percent of the wine in China. A number like that is no joke.
Over the next two days, we, along with a group of students from several British 59 （university）, toured the city's many wine-related sites. The most memorable place we visited was the Chateau Changyu-Castel, 60 Changyu's wine-making magic really happens. This unforgettable site consists of 135 hectares of vineyards, with a charming European-style castle 61 （locate） in the seemingly endless greenery. Luckily, we didn't find ourselves drowning in a sea of wine. Rather, we 62 （treat） to a fascinating tour of the facilities and witnessed all the advanced technology required to produce wine.
So, was the trip worth it? Absolutely. After all, who could miss out the opportunity 63 （visit）such a remarkable seaside city and try out some of the best wine in all of China? If you're ever in the area, or you'd love some nice wine, or if you 64（simple） feel like exploring a beautiful city, give Yantai 65 try.
第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假如你是李华, 上周末你校组织了一次“感恩父母行”的活动, 请你为学校英文报
写一篇短文, 内容包括：
1. 活动目的；
2. 你的行动；
3. 你的感受。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；
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Gratitude to my parents
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。
That year I, was ten years old and my father was away, leaving my mother and me behind. My mother was a surgeon and worked at the local clinic a few blocks from where we lived. It was a noisy and cold winter, when I learned a valuable lesson.
The bell rang and thoughts of Christmas were the only thing on my mind. I raced home from school. The apartment was empty when I arrived and a note was attached to the refrigerator. My mother was working a double shift and left me instructions for the day. I became angry and tore the note in several pieces. We had planned on making Christmas biscuits together, but my mother spoiled it by working.
I suddenly realized my mother must have hidden the Christmas presents somewhere in her bedroom. I hunted through mother's closet, finding the gifts for Christmas wrapped but one, a model plane. At the thought of my loneliness on such a night I couldn't help but throw it onto the floor, its wings broken. I stood frozen with my eyes and mouth wide open, staring down at the plane….
Then my mother came through the door and saw the plan.
“Danny?”
“Yeah, Mom?”
“I came home to take the toy plane to one of my patients, but. . "” she said, her eyes moving from the floor to me. I stood still, unable to come up with a good explanation for the toy's ruin. The silence was terrible. I did not hear my mother scold me. She just leaned against the wall with her tired body. A feeling of guilt floating into my mind, I gathered my courage to tell her the horrible truth. She hugged me and asked me to put my coat on and follow her.
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。
We pulled up at a store, and Mother handed me 5 dollars.
With me carrying the toy plane, we came to a bed in the clinic.


英语参考答案和听力录音材料
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6~10 BACCA
11~15 BAABC
16~20 CACBC
21~25 BCBDB
26~30 CAABD
31~35 AACDC
36~40 EABFG
41~45 CABDA
46~50 BACDB
51~55 CDBAC
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58. produces
59. universities
60. where
61. located
62. were treated
63. to visit
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第四部分 写作
第一节（满分15分）
一、参考范文
Gratitude to my parents
In order to arouse our awareness of being grateful to our parents, our school held an activity last weekend.
To show my thanks, I decided to do something for my parents. Getting up earlier than usual last Saturday, I spent much time preparing their breakfast and then I began to help do cleaning in our house, which made me tired and exhausted When I saw my parents' satisfied smiles, I felt that my labor was worthwhile.
Through this activity, I've learnt that it is not easy for my parents to work and take care of us at the same time. It is their selfless and unconditional love that I should appreciate.
二、内容要点
1. 活动目的；2. 你的行动；3. 你的感受。

第二节（满分25分）
一、参考范文
We pulled up at a store, and Mother handed me 5 dollars. For a few moments I just felt confused. Mother explained that her patient was a boy, who loved planes. His parents could not afford to buy him one, because he was seriously ill, and they spent all they had. The words deeply touched me. Tears rolled down my face and I was so guilty. I entered the store and chose a plane that cost the total 5 dollars for the boy, not for me. Strangely, now thoughts of the boy instead of Christmas were the only thing on my mind.
With me carrying the toy plane, we came to a bed in the clinic. In the bed was the boy, who looked very sick. Seeing the plane, the boy got excited. The arrival of us and the toy plane lit up his thin face and his tired gray eyes. When we left, I could see tears welling up in the boy's and his parents' eyes. We got out of the clinic. Though it was a little late, the holiday spirit was still in the air. I felt lucky that Mother gave me a special memory on that holiday.
二、写作思路
三个承接点：
Paragraph 1
承接点1妈妈给我钱的目的；我的心理活动。
承接点2我用钱买了玩具飞机。
Paragraph 2
承接点了弯着飞机看望清人以及越受

听力录音材料：
Text 1
W: So what do you think of the new theater?
M: I went there with my friend Lily yesterday. Both of us think it's not as good as expected.
Text 2
W:Jack, what's up? Why are you standing on the desk?
M: The light suddenly went off. The bulb must have burnt out.
W: Take care!
Text 3
M: Hey, Jennifer. You decided about going to the movies with me tonight, right?
W: Yes, I did, but I don't think I can go. My sister Maggie is coming to stay with me today, and we want to try dinner at the new Italian restaurant downtown. M: What a pity! But have a nice time with Maggie!
Text 4
M: How is your new flat, Shirly?
W: It's really great. It has a big bedroom and is well furnished. Besides, it’s near the park.
M: That sounds good. Is it far from our office?
W: No, it isn't. It only takes me ten minutes.
Text 5
M: What can I do for you?
W:Well, I received this electric toothbrush as a gift and I'd like to return it as I already have one.
M: Sorry, you can only exchange it for something with equal value.
Text 6
W. Is there any way I can get to Los Angeles as soon as possible? My flight from New York didn't arrive on time, so I missed my connecting flight.
M:Well, let me check. We don't have any direct flights, but if you're willing to stop over in San Francisco, there's a flight leaving in 20 minutes. That will be your best choice for now.
W: As long as it gets me to Los Angeles in one piece, I'll take it. Would there be any extra charge?
M: No, ma'am. Here is your ticket and please hurry to gate number 20. The ground crew will be waiting for you.
W: OK. Thank you very much.
Text 7
M:Are you excited about the charity, tennis match this weekend?
W:Yes, it should be a lot of fun, and most importantly we should be able to get à lot of money for the local children's hospital.
M: How do you plan on getting to the tennis courts in Kings Park?
W: I’ll just take the subway there. Traffic can be pretty bad on the weekends, and it might be hard to find a parking space. Right, Tonny?
M: Well, there are usually plenty of spots on Rickard Avenue, and that's just a 5-minute walk from the courts. So, I'll probably drive then.
W: So, do you want to meet for breakfast before the event begins?
M:Sure. I need to be at the park by 9:30 a. m. , so let's meet one hour before that.
W:OK.
Text 8
M: The guest for today is Sue Walter. She is a famous judge in court. Good morning Sue!
W: Good morning, Shon. I am glad to be here today.
M: Your new book My World will be published next week. Would you please tell us the theme of your book?
W: Well. I want people who have challenges in their lives to believe that despite their difficulties they can still accomplish a lot. One of my suggestions is to always ask for help.
M: You've been on the children's program. So how do you explain your job to kids?
W: I give a very simplified version of what a judge does. I talk to them about how the law helps people solve their problems.
M: What's your idea of happiness?
W: I think it would be satisfaction of enjoying things with others, whether it's time, attention, a gift, anything, just those moments of sharing.
M: Thank you. Sue.
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M: Hi, Jennifer. I'm really struggling with this semester's workload. Do you have any advice?
W:Have you considered making a study guide? I've been using one since the start of last semester, and it has really helped relieve a lot of study pressure.
M: Sounds like just what I need. My main problem is that my study folder is full of notes and work sheets, and is badly disorganized. I don't know where to start.
W: Okay. Well, the main thing is to have everything in the right place. Whatever you're reviewing, it's important that it's arranged in the most user-friendly way. What kind of learner are you?
M:I'm not sure
W: Well, visual learners prefer using images, pictures, colors and maps to organize information. Logical learners have a linear mind. I'm an emotional learner, which means I need to connect to information emotionally to understand it.
M:Well, I'm very much dependent on vision as a way of taking in information.
W: I suggest reorganizing your notes using color-coded sections in your study guides.
M: So you think I should arrange my notes using color and pictures in place of text.
W:Yes, you'll probably start to grasp information a lot quicker that way. As an emotional learner, I organize my notes into a story that I can connect to and recite to myself.
M: That's amazing. I didn't know there many different ways to learn.

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Good morning. I'm the manager of the Westfield Sports Center, and Pm here today to tell you all about it. Now, as you may know, the center was closed for a few moments for improvements. We were hoping to be able to open again in July, but the work took longer than planned and we have only just opened now, two months later than expected. We have built a separate gym just for young people aged 12 to 16. Besides, we have a whole range of sports and activities that you might be interested in. We have several team sports. In addition to basketball and football, which we've always had, we are now offering volleyball on Saturday mornings. We also have individual sports. We're continuing our program of classes for badminton and tennis and we've just opened a new one for gymnastics. And we have various dance and fitness classes for young people. In case you're wondering how much it costs to sign up to Westfield, the good news is-it's not very much! To encourage young people to get fit, there is currently a 50% discount on membership for anyone under 18, so tell your parents!