2022届江苏省六校高三下学期期初联合调研考试英语试卷含答案

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2022届江苏省六校高三下学期期初联合调研考试英语试卷
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，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. How much should the man pay?
A. $100. B. $200. C. $250.
2. Where did the woman go last month?
A. To America. B. To Mexico. C. To Canada.
3. What will the speakers do first?
A. Check out late. B. Swim in the pool. C. Head to the airport.
4. What are the speakers doing?
A. Making a plan for their anniversary.
B. Preparing for backpacking.
C. Booking a hotel.
5. What color is the woman’s coat?
A. Red. B. White. C. Golden.
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. Why does the woman call the man?
A. To invite him to dinner.
B. To check their meeting place.
C. To tell him the way to the restaurant.
7. Which restaurant will the speakers go to?
A. The one on Ocean Road. B. The one on Temple Street. C. The one on Wood Street.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Why won’t Mr. Wang be able to give a speech?
A. He came down with an illness.
B. He has to make an unexpected trip.
C. He has to look after a family member.
9. What will the man do tomorrow?
A. Give a presentation.
B. Make breakfast for the guests.
C. Drive the woman to a conference.
10. How will the man get to the Prince Hotel?
A. By subway. B. By car. C. By bus.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. How does the man want to learn writing?
A. On the Internet. B. Face to face. C. Self-learning.
12. Why does the man want to take writing courses?
A. To publish his works. B. To enjoy the fun of writing. C. To earn more money.
13. What kind of brochure will the man receive?
A. Fiction writing. B. Business writing. C. Creative writing.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is Jack?
A. A singer. B. An actor. C. A director.
15. What was Jack’s “big break”?
A. High Seas. B. Twelfth Night. C. New York Summertime.
16. What caused the accident to take place?
A. Drink-driving. B. Engine problems. C. Working overtime.
17. What can we learn from the conversation?
A. Jack’s family gives him a lot of support.
B. Jack won an award with the role in High Seas.
C. Jack didn’t care about the negative news after the accident.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Who are the listeners probably?
A. Family members. B. Hospital staff. C. Patients.
19. Why do people live on sandwiches and fast food?
A. They are tired of cooking a meal.
B. They have a special taste.
C. They want to save time.
20. What is the consequence of working long hours?
A. Slow action. B. Memory loss. C. Careless mistakes.
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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Cheney School is a popular, high performing school located in the heart of Oxford serving a diverse community of students who are eager to learn. The school is looking to add to its bank of exam invigilators (监考人), who will be employed on a casual basis to watch over students taking both mock(模拟) and actual GCSE / GCE exams, as necessary throughout the school year.
Full training will be provided and staff will be contacted before the exam period to discuss the invigilation schedule in relation to their own availability.
We are looking for people who
*have a command of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
*have effective written communication skills
* are reliable and punctual
*are able to solve problems and keep calm under pressure
*enjoy working as part of a team
We can offer you
*€10.19 per hour
*reduced tuition fees for your kids
*a housing allowance
*shuttle service
If you would like to find out more, please contact Ms Marie-Anne Fischer at mf@cheney.oxon.sch.uk, or by telephone on 01865 5755270.
How to apply: Please download an application form from the school’s vacancy website: http://www.cheney.oxon.sch.uk/lnvigilators.
21. What does Cheney School offer its invigilators?
A. Flexible working hours. B. Free staff dormitories.
C. A transportation allowance. D. Free schooling for their kids.
22. What is required of the applicants?
A. Designing a mock exam paper. B. Passing the GCSE or GCE exam.
C. Being able to use office software. D. Enjoying working independently.
23. What will you have to do if you are interested in the job?
A. Prepare for the interview. B. Fill in an application form.
C. Apply for relevant training. D. Contact the school online or by telephone.
B
The Omicron Covid variant has been found to multiply about 70 times quicker than the original and Delta versions of coronavirus in tissue samples taken from the bronchus(支气管), the main tubes from the windpipe to the lungs, in laboratory experiments that could help explain its rapid transmission.
The study, by a team from the University of Hong Kong, also found that the new variant grew 10 times slower in lung tissue, which the authors said could be an indicator of lower disease severity.
Michael Chan, who led the work, said the result needed to be interpreted with caution because severe disease is determined not only by how quickly the virus replicates(复制) but also by a person’s immune response. “It is also noted that by infecting many more people, a very infectious virus may cause more severe disease and death even though the virus itself may be less pathogenic(致病的),” he said. “Therefore, taken together with our recent studies showing that the Omicron variant can partially escape immunity from vaccines and past infection, the overall threat from the Omicron variant is likely to be very significant.”
Jeremy Kamil, an associate professor of microbiology and immunology at Louisiana State University Health Shreveport, pointed out that Delta, which turned out to be more pathogenic, showed a similar pattern of replicating more slowly in the lungs. “These authors found Omicron replicates fantastically well--even far better than either Delta or the original virus--in bronchial tissue,” Kamil said. “This could in some ways contribute to an advantage in transmission between people.”
Kamil added, “Of course, a huge component of Omicron’s transmissibility in real life is going to be its potential to escape neutralising antibodies that protect against infection in the first place. It’s very likely spreading well even between vaccinated people, especially those who haven’t recently gotten a booster shot.”
The findings, together with other recent work showing Omicron infects cells more readily, add to an emerging picture that the variant may be intrinsically more transmissible in addition to escaping existing immunity.
24. What is the kind of the passage?
A. A news report. B. A science fiction.
C. A health guide. D. A medicine advertisement.
25. What could Jeremy Kamil agree with?
A. We should take the result seriously.
B. Omicron may cause more severe disease and death.
C. Both Omicron and Delta grew slowly in the lungs.
D. Those who have gotten a booster shot won’t be infected.
26. What can we learn about Omicron?
A. It is a new variant of Delta.
B. Delta is less pathogenic than it.
C. Vaccinated people needn’t worry about it.
D. It may pose a great threat to people’s health.
27. According to the passage, which of the following may cause Omicron’s transmissibility?
A. That many people haven’t been vaccinated.
B. That many people refused to wears masks in public.
C. That Omicron infects lung cells much more quickly.
D. That existing immunity plays a poor part in fighting Omicron.
C
Whether you’re likely to choose coffee or green tea for your morning boost could be determined by your genes, a recent study found.
To examine genetic associations with food preferences, researchers studied the genetic data and food preferences of more than 160,000 people in Japan. The research found genetic links for 13 dietary habits including consumption of alcohol, other drinks and foods, and also complex human diseases such as cancer and diabetes.
“We know that what we eat defines what we are, but we found that what we are also defines what we eat,” said Yukinori Okada, who is one of the researchers.
The researchers used data from the BioBank Japan Project, launched in 2003 with a goal to provide evidence for the implementation of personalized medicine. The project collects DNA and clinical information, including items related to participants’ lifestyles such as dietary habits, which were recorded through interviews and questionnaires.
They found nine genetic locations that were associated with consuming coffee, tea, alcohol, yogurt, cheese, natto, tofu, fish, vegetables and meat. Those who ate more fish, natto, tofu and vegetables had a genetic variant that made them more sensitive to umami tastes, best described as savory or “meaty” flavors. Variants responsible for the ability to taste bitter flavors were also observed. This association was found among people who liked to eat tofu; while those without the variant consume less alcohol or none at all.
In order to find whether any of these genetic markers associated with food were also linked with disease, the researchers conducted a phenome study. The phenome involves all the possible observable traits of DNA, known as phenotypes. Six of the genetic markers associated with food were also related to at least one disease phenotype, including several types of cancer as well as type 2 diabetes.
Given all the findings that genetic differences influence not only responses to foods but preferences as well, experts think considering them can help nutritionists personalize diets to each person’s needs and tastes while still hitting nutritional requirements. Thus, further research is needed, as Okada said, “By estimating individual differences in dietary habits from genetics, we can help create a healthier society.”
28. How does the author begin the text?
A. By providing an example. B. By offering an argument.
C. By presenting a conclusion. D. By making an assumption.
29. What can we know about the BioBank Japan Project?
A. It found nine genetic locations.
B. It provided data for this research.
C. It wanted to achieve personalized medicine.
D. It was aimed at collecting DNA of all participants.
30. Which is TRUE about a person who eats more fish and natto?
A. He consumes less alcohol.
B. He is more sensitive to meaty flavor.
C. He is likely to eat more yogurt and cheese.
D. His ability to taste bitter flavors will be improved.
31. What’s Okada’s attitude to the personalized diets?
A. Supportive. B. Doubtful. C. Indifferent. D. Negative.
D
It was late on a Thursday evening in Austin, Texas, and I had just finished my shift downtown waiting tables. I hopped into my truck and headed away from the chaos to my own personal oasis, Dan’s Depot. It was on a four-lane road that went straight from the heart of Austin to West Texas. Once, Dan’s Depot had been outside of the city. But with Austin’s population growing and the city’s expansion, it was swallowed up by high-rise buildings and skyscrapers.
I’ve been familiar with Dan’s Depot since I played my first show there. Like most waiters in Austin, I’m actually a musician. The woman who welcomes customers is Dan’s wife Maude.
I slid my truck into the last free spot and headed to the door. “How’s it going, Maude?” I asked.
“David, I just don’t know what we’re going to do,” she said. “Our contract with the landlord is up for renewal at the end of the month, and he has doubled the rent. Even if we charged twice as much for the snacks and shows, we could never make ends meet.”
My heart dropped. On some level, I’d been expecting to hear this news for as long as I’d been coming to Dan’s Depot. After all, Dan’s Depot was now sandwiched between a shop selling yoga pants to people who could afford personal trainers and a luxury furniture store where even a simple dining chair cost more than $1,000. How could this little live music joint survive with those kinds of neighbors?
“What are you going to do with this place? Are you moving?” I asked.
She shook her head slowly. “I just don’t know. Dan and I are not as young as we used to be.”
I patted her on the shoulder and made my way to the tables near the stage. Memories sprung up in my mind. Most of my musical ideas came to me while I was watching live shows here at Dan’s Depot. When the song ended, I got up and went back to Maude.
“How about I run the new Dan’s Depot?” I asked her. She stared at me, surprised.
“Hear me out,” I said. “I’ve got enough money to go in with you and Dan as a third partner. I know the Texas music scene in and out, and I can get the best new bands in here every week. We’ll move it way down South Congress Avenue, where it’s still close enough to be accessible from downtown but the rent is more affordable. And most importantly, this place means a lot to me.”
Maude was still staring at me silently. I began to grow uneasy. Had I offended her? I started apologizing. She cut me off with a huge embrace. “Honey, I think that’s a fantastic idea.”
32. The underlined word “oasis” in Paragraph 1 refers to a place where the author .
A. parks his truck B. works full-time
C. grabs a meal at night D. finds joy and relaxation
33. Why did the author say he had long expected to hear the news Maude told him?
A. He had felt the sandwiches in Dan’s Depot were too expensive.
B. He had thought Dan’s Depot was out of tune with its surroundings.
C. He had pointed out the management of Dan’s Depot was inefficient.
D. He had suggested Dan and Maude should retire early and enjoy their lives.
34. What does the author advise Maude to do?
A. Sell Dan’s Depot to him. B. Hire him as a lead singer.
C. Find another way to run the business. D. Advertise for a third partner.
35. What’s the best title for the passage?
A. The power of music B. Old traditions die hard
C. My respect for Maude D. Every end is a new beginning
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。
It’s certain that we’re all getting older. And while the older among us may be no spring chickens any more, growing old gracefully is no bad thing. 36 However, as the world population ages, will there be enough people to replace our younger selves?
A situation where there are more old people than young certainly has an effect on the world. A report by the Pew Research Center says that globally the number of people over 65 years old will triple by 2050, drastically altering some countries’ demographic(人口的) make-up. 37 Governments will struggle to provide satisfactory pensions, which are ultimately funded by taxes paid by the working population. And long-term, a smaller population of economically-active people may be a problem for companies trying to recruit staff.
38 The Pew Research Center survey found that 87% of Japanese people were most concerned about it, while only 26% of people from the USA were. Some countries thought the elderly should take care of themselves, while others thought it was the responsibility of the family. 39
But old age shouldn’t just be seen negatively. Elderly people have knowledge and experience to pass on. Some have wealth which they can spend, helping the economy. And some do voluntary or charity work. 40 And these include increasing the retirement age, encouraging people to save for the future, or even convincing people to have more children.
A. And with age comes wisdom.
B. Of course, solutions are needed to tackle the issue.
C. The aging population can be potential new customers
D. Many thought the government should be responsible.
E. Attitudes to an aging population vary around the world.
F. It also predicts that the world population will decline in the next century.
G. This aging population means an increased demand for health and social care.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每题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。
It was 1960. It was suggested that I should learn to drive, so my father decided to teach me.
Easier said than done. The driving plan was quietly 41 after I almost crashed his car into a stone wall. My next 42 was in 1964. This time, the 43 was a very nice friend. But after three sessions, he 44 . “I can’t teach you,” he said. “You have no 45 at all.” To be honest, that was 46 to me. I thought I was afraid of many things — thunderstorms, forest fires, bears. 47 , these were not the right kind for driving.
Thirteen years later, I had a life partner—Graeme Gibson—and a baby. One day, Graeme got his 48 seriously bitten when he helped 49 a dog trapped in the wire fence. Even so he had to drive himself to the hospital one-handed thanks to my 50 to drive.
This accident 51 me and awoke my enthusiasm for learning. “That’s it,” I said, “I’m learning to drive.” I must qualify myself to support and 52 my family. This time, I 53 a professional with nerves of steel. Despite various 54 , I got my license finally. I was pleased with myself: it seemed I now had the 55 kind of fears. Learning to drive makes me a more responsible adult.
41. A. revised B. replaced C. delayed D. dropped
42. A. attempt B. move C. plan D. memory
43. A. partner B. instructor C. adviser D. operator
44. A. went down B. gave up C. turned off D. made out
45. A. potential B. ambition C. fears D. skills
46. A. humor B. truth C. disaster D. news
47. A. Besides B. Instead C. However D. Therefore
48. A. arm B. leg C. head D. foot
49. A. cure B. find C. free D. check
50. A. unwillingness B. inability C. ability D. desire
51. A. motivated B. convinced C. destroyed D. swallowed
52. A. accompany B. encourage C. comfort D. protect
53. A. consulted B. recognized C. invited D. hired
54. A. regrets B. challenges C. expectations D. exams
55. A. particular B. regular C. right D. natural
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。
More than 500 pieces of relics 56 (discover) in recent months at the legendary Sanxingdui Ruins site in Southwest China’s Sichuan province, dazzling archaeologists with their historical value as well as the display of creativity.
The relics, discovered at the six new sacrificial pits of the ruins, include golden masks, jade and ivory artifacts and bronze wares 57 were delicately built and 58 (unique) shaped, said the Sichuan Provincial Cultural Heritage Administration.
The new finds bring the total number of items discovered at Sanxingdui to nearly 2,000 59 the excavation (挖掘) of No.3 to No.8 sacrificial pits began in October last year.
“The new discoveries demonstrate once again that 60 (imagine) and creativity of the ancient Chinese far surpassed 61 people today have expected,” said Tang Fei, chief of the Sichuan Provincial Cultural Relics and Archaeology Research Institute.
Tang added that the excavation of the new pits has entered a critical stage, 62 more items yet to be unearthed and expected to challenge the 63 (convention) wisdom of archaeologists.
Originally discovered in the late 1920s, the Sanxingdui Ruins have been referred to as one of the world’s greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century.
Located in the city of Guanghan, around 60 km from the provincial capital Chengdu, the ruins covering 64 area of 12 square km are believed to be the remains of the Shu Kingdom, 65 (date) back some 4,500 to 3,000 years.
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是校英语杂志社的编辑李华，该杂志的My Life in China栏目最近拟刊登一些留学生和外籍教师的文章，请根据以下要点给你的英国好友Thomas写一封约稿信，内容包括：
1.栏目介绍；2.稿件要求；3.交稿方式及日期。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Dear Thomas,



Yours,
Li Hua
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。续写的词数应为150左右。
It was one of the hottest days of the dry season. We had not seen rain in almost a month. The crops were dying. Cows had stopped giving milk. The streams were long gone back into the earth. If we didn’t see any rain soon we would lose everything. It was on that day that I learned the true lesson of sharing and witnessed the only miracle I have seen in my life.
I was in the kitchen making lunch for my husband and his brothers when I saw my six-year old son, Billy, walking toward the woods. I could only see his back. He wasn’t walking in his usual way. He was obviously walking with a great effort, trying to be as still as possible. Minutes after he disappeared into the woods, he came running out again, toward the house. I went back to making sandwiches, thinking that whatever he had been doing was completed. Moments later, however, he was once again walking in that unusual way toward the woods. This activity went on for over an hour: walking cautiously to the woods, then running back to the house. Finally, my curiosity got the best of me. I crept out of the house and followed him on his journey.
He was cupping both hands in front of him as he walked; being very careful not to spill the water he carried. I followed him secretly as he went into the woods. Branches and thorns(刺) slapped his little face but he did not try to avoid them. He might have a much greater purpose, I thought. As I leaned in to spy on him, I saw the most amazing sight. Several large deer appeared threatening in front of him. But Billy walked right up to them, at the sight of which I almost screamed for him to get away. A huge buck(雄鹿) was dangerously close. But the buck didn’t threaten him nor even move as Billy knelt down. And then I saw a baby deer lying on the ground, obviously suffering from thirst and heat, lift its head with great effort to lap (舔)up the water cupped in my beautiful boy’s hands.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在相应的位置作答。
When the water was gone, Billy jumped up to run back to the house.


Instead of scolding him like his father, I decided to help him.











2021—2022学年第二学期六校联合体期初调研测试
高三英语参考答案
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
1-5 CBAAB 6-10 BACAB 11-15 ACBBC 16-20 AABCC
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节,满分50分）
第一节（共15题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
21-23 ACB 24-27 ACDD 28-31 CBBA 32-35 DBCD
第二节 七选五(共5题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
36-40 AGEDB
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15题；每小题1分，满分15分)
41-45 DABBC 46-50 DCACB 51- 55 ADDBC
第二节(共10题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
56. have been discovered 57. that/which 58. uniquely 59. after 60. imagination
61. what 62. with 63. conventional 64. an 65. dating
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
Dear Thomas,
How are you doing? I’m writing to ask you to write an article for our school’s English magazine.
The column My Life in China is very popular in our school. It carries English articles written by students and teachers from different parts of the world. Would you like to write an article for the column to share your wonderful life in China? You can write anything so long as it is relevant to the topic. What’s more, about 400 words would be fine. If it’s convenient, would you please e-mail your article to me by February 20?
I’m looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
When the water was gone, Billy jumped up to run back to the house. I followed him back to a tap in our yard. He knelt there motionlessly, letting the drip slowly fill up his small “cup”. Just at that moment, his father returned. Thinking Billy was playing with water, he shouted, “Never waste water! If we ran out of the limited water, we would lose everything, even our lives.” Before Billy could make any explanation, he walked into the house angrily, leaving Billy weeping there.
Instead of scolding him like his father, I decided to help him. I went up and held him in my arms. Wiping off his tears, I promised to help him save the baby deer. I found him a small pot to carry water. Holding the pot firmly, Billy walked toward the woods again. As I watched him disappearing into the woods, tears welled up in my eyes. Then came the miracle. Suddenly I felt a drop and then more drops dripping onto my face. I looked up in astonishment. Oh, it was rain! It was as if God was truly moved by Billy’s sincere sharing and came to save us finally.


附：听力原文
Text 1
M: Can I book two adult tickets and one child for the concert tomorrow evening?
W: Yes, no problem. We’ve got adult tickets at $100 and children’s tickets half price.
Text 2
M: Did you have a good holiday last month?
W: Yes. We usually go to New York in the spring, but this year we thought we’d have a change.
M: Did you go to Canada instead?
W: Well, that was our original intention, though after that freezing winter the warm Mexico seemed appealing.
Text 3
W: What time should we check out?
M: Check-out time is at 11:00 a.m., but you can request a late check-out for an extra £10.Should we do that?
W: Why not? Then we can sleep in and relax by the pool before we head to the airport.
Text 4
W: What do you think we should do for our anniversary? Should we go backpacking in a park?
M: I’m too old to go backpacking. Let’s stay in a hotel in a scenic spot.
W: Why don’t we stay at a hotel with an outdoor swimming pool?
Text 5
W: Good morning, I wonder if you can help. I’ve lost my coat.
M: Oh, where did you lose it, madam?
W: Ah, I left it on a bus yesterday morning. It’s a long white overcoat. It’s got a red belt and golden buttons.
Text 6
W: ⑥Hi, I’m just calling to check where we’re meeting tonight. I’ve forgotten which restaurant we’re going to.
M: Typical—you’ve always had a bad memory.
W: Don’t say that, Paul.
M: OK, OK. We’re going to the Chinese restaurant. But make sure you go to the right one.
⑦It’s the one on Ocean Road, not the one on the corner of Temple Street and Wood Street.
W: Great. No problem. See you there.
Text 7
M: I just received a call from Larry, saying ⑧⑨Mr. Wang can’t give the presentation tomorrow at our company’s annual conference being held at the Prince Hotel, because of a sudden illness in his family. ⑨He asked me to take his place at the conference. Would you happen to know if there is a bus or subway that goes directly from here?
W: I didn’t know that you were going to give a speech there. In fact, Mr. Singh and I are going to be in attendance, and we are planning to drive. ⑩If you’d like, you can ride along with us.
M: ⑩That sounds wonderful. What time will you be taking off?
W: We will meet here at 7:00 since it only takes about an hour to get there. We might even have time for breakfast once we get there.
Text 8
W: Good morning. The Writing School. Can I help you?
M: Oh, hi. ⑪I’m ringing about the online writing courses you advertise on the Internet.
W: OK. You can see on our website that we have a lot of courses. What are you interested in doing?
M: Well, I don’t want to publish anything. I just want to raise the standard of my own writing.
W: Yes, it depends on whether you want to, you know, write creatively or for fun. We also have fiction writing that includes writing children’s stories.
M: Well, I work in an advertising agency, so I’d like to write better so that ⑫I’d like my salary to rise.
W: OK, ⑬so we can send you our brochure for business writing and if you think it’ll be right for you, then you can sign up.
M: Great. What happens after that? W: Then we send you the course pack.
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W: ⑭Jack, congratulations on winning the Best Actor Award tonight. So what does this award mean to you?
M: Thanks! Well, I enjoy being famous, but sometimes I struggle with it—being constantly in the public eye can be difficult.
W: That’s understandable. When did you first know you wanted to be an actor?
M: It was at school, when I played Orsino in Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night.
W: ⑮Was that your big break(重大转机)?
M: ⑮My first major role was in New York Summertime.
W: How did your life change after that?
M: I was suddenly very busy. I began to spend a lot of time socializing and would often end up partying late into the night. ⑯One night, while I was filming High Seas, I had too much to drink and decided to drive home. I crashed a car and badly injured my right leg. There was a lot of negative news, but the worst thing was how I felt about myself. I couldn’t believe I’d been so stupid!
W: You also lost your role in High Seas, didn’t you?
M: Yes. The accident was a real turning point in my life. After that, I didn’t touch alcohol again for almost a year. Then I met my wife Kerri and had two wonderful twin boys.
⑰They have really helped me to accept and appreciate life on and offstage.
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W: Good afternoon. My name’s Debbie Green and ⑱I’m going to give you a short but hopefully interesting introduction to working at this hospital. Because a hospital environment can be stressful, we always encourage our staff to stay fit and have a
healthy lifestyle. So… just a few tips first. When you feel hungry, it’s often too easy to grab something quick, because you’re tired or busy. ⑲Cooking a healthy meal takes longer, and this is often why people live on sandwiches and fast food instead. Please don’t fall into this unhealthy trap. Of course, you have to do a little exercise and keep fit as well. I know you’ll have a lot of work and may not have time to join a gym. But consider how often you take the lift, rather than the stairs, or how often you drive rather than walk. Moving on to health and safety, I want to point out that it’s quite OK to take a break any time that you’re not busy. We know that when there’s an emergency you may have to miss that cup of tea or coffee in the canteen or wherever you go, ⑳but generally you shouldn’t work for more than three hours without a break, otherwise your attention levels will drop and you could then make a careless mistake.