浙江省宁波五校联盟2022-2023学年高一上学期期中联考英语试题（含答案）

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2022学年第一学期宁波五校联盟期中联考
高一年级英语学科 试题
第Ⅰ卷（选择题部分）
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在答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the the shirt?
A. £19.15 B. £9.18 C. £9.15
答案是C。
1. What will the woman probably do next?
A. Have some food. B. Call the restaurant. C. Pick up the delivery in person.
2. What color is the light right now?
A. Yellow. B. Red. C. Green.
3. How much does a student ticket cost?
A. 10 dollars. B. 5 dollars. C. 3 dollars.
4. Where are the speakers?
A. In Italy. B. In Germany. C. In South Africa.
5. When did the man see evidence of the fire?
A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. At night.
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。听完每段对话或独白前，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. Where did the man know about the news?
A. On TV. B. From a friend. C. In the newspaper.
7. How does the man feel about the discovery?
A. Interested. B. Surprised. C. Worried.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What are the speakers mainly discussing?
A. The opening of a new company. B. The construction plan of a bridge.
C. The development plan of their business.
9. How much did the company make in 2019?
A. $400 thousand. B. $500 thousand. C. $1500 thousand.
10. In which month is the bridge supposed to open?
A. April. B. November. C. December.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Who will move out of the man’s house next year?
A. His sister. B. His parents. C. His grandparents.
12. Which school does the man want to study in?
A. University of Florida. B. The University of Alabama.
C. University of California.
13. What does the man want to study?
A. Chemistry. B. Math. C. Biology.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What’s the relationship between the speakers?
A. A couple. B. Co-workers. C. Brother and sister.
15. What happened to Stephanie?
A. She quit her job. B. She recently got a new job.
C. She was fired from her job.
16. What does the man do for a living?
A. He fixes cars. B. He works in a bank. C. He teaches students.
17. What does the woman think about changing careers?
A. It’s a wise idea. B. It’s unnecessary at present.
C. It’s too late for her to try something new.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What interested Walt Disney about Clarence Nash?
A. His appearance. B. His character. C. His voice.
19. What do we know about Donald Duck?
A. He had 8 nephews. B. He was bad-tempered.
C. He was not as popular as Micky Mouse.
20. When did Clarence Nash stop making new cartoons?
A. In the 1950s. B. In the 1960s. C. In the 1980s.
第二部分：阅读理解（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、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Dog are man’s best friend. If you plan on buying a dog, try to put in a little bit of research. You will find out that there are plenty of dog breeds(品种) to choose from, but some are more expensive than others. Not just in terms of the price, but also grooming(梳理) and medical expenses.
In this list, we will cover the most expensive dog breeds in the world that you can buy. We’ll even include the dog’s price tag, washing expenses, and average health care costs.
Kerry Blue Terrier
With a price at $600, this dog might be inexpensive. However, due to their many health concerns, health care costs can reach up to $7,000. If taken good care of, they can live up to 15 years.
Great Dane
The Great Dane breed is a big dog with an average price of $ 800. This breed has a life expectancy(期限) of 7 to 10 years. The average health care costs are expected to be around $7,100.
Bernese Mountain Dog
The purchase price for one of these huge 120-pound dogs is around $ 800. This breed has many health concerns which will cost you around $6,500...
German Shepherd
Known for their cleverness as a sheepherder, the price for one is around $800. Although they can live for up to 13 years, their health care costs up to $20,500. What causes their health care to be so expensive is treating common health conditions.
21. What is important to a life length of a Kerry Blue Terrier?
A. Good care. B. Enough food. C. Proper exercise. D. Daily companion.
22. What is special about German Shepherd?
A. It is the cheapest to get. B. It costs the most to care.
C. It can live up to 15 years. D. It is the strongest dog.
23. Which would you buy if you want to spend less than $7,500, including health care cost?
A. Great Dane. B. German Shepherd. C. Kerry Blue Terrier. D. Bernese Mountain Dog.
B
Doctors say you had better use it before you lose it. The more you sit each day, the more chance you have of getting sick.
Richard Rosenkranz of Kansas State University was among the researchers. He said people who sat for long periods were at great risk of diseases when compared with those who sat less. He said that was especially true for some chronic(慢性的) diseases.
Richard Rosenkranz studied the relationship between sitting and chronic diseases in middle-aged Australian men. He worked with researchers from the University of Western Sydney. They examined the health records of more than 63,000 men from New South Wales. The men were between the ages of 45 and 65. The men reported about what diseases they had, or did not have. And they kept record of the amount of time each day that they sat.
The study also showed that exercising every morning for 30 minutes did not reduce the health risk if you spend the next eight hours sitting at the desk. Mr. Rosenkranz said it was important to make sure you exercise. But he said it was also important to find ways not to sit so much during the day.
Many jobs today require sitting and working at the desk all day. James Levine works at the Mayo Clinic in the United Sates. He suggests working while standing at high table some of the time instead of sitting at a desk. Dr. Levine also suggests standing while using the telephone or eating. Or he advises walking with the people you work with for an on-foot meeting. And he notes that if you spend more time on your feet, you may have muscle activity that helps burn fats and sugars in your body.
24. What does the underlined sentence in the first paragraph imply?
A. Doctors should treat all the patients well. B. Doctors should make use of every method.
C. One should value his health before he loses it. D. One should depend on himself to keep healthy.
25. How did Richard Rosenkranz make the study?
A. By examining some records and reports. B. By making some laboratory experiments.
C. By talking with the doctors and patients. D. By watching the men’s daily performance.
26. According to Dr. Levine, in order to avoid the harm of long-time sitting, what should people do?
A. Exercise more often. B. Change their jobs.
C. Stay away from the desk. D. Stand or walk more.
27. Where does this text probably come from?
A. A fashion magazine. B. A health magazine. C. A biology textbook. D. A life guide.
C
Using a raised eyebrow or smile, people with speech or physical disabilities can now operate their Android-powered smartphones without using their hands, Google said on Thursday.
Two new tools put machine learning and front-facing cameras on smartphones to work, identifying face and eye movements. Users can look at their phone screens and select a task by smiling, raising eyebrows, opening their mouths, or looking to the left, right or up.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that 61 million adults in the United States live with disabilities, which has pushed Google, Apple and Microsoft to make products and services more accessible to them. “Every day, people use voice instructions, like ‘Hey Google’, or their hands to operate their phones,” the tech giant Google said in a blog post. “However, that’s not always possible for people with serious physical or speech disabilities.”
The changes are the result of two new features: one is called “Camera Switches”, which lets people use their faces instead of taps to interact with smartphones. The other is Project Activate, a new Android application which allows people to use those gestures to start an action, like having a phone play a recorded phrase, send a text, or make a call. The free Activate app is available in Australia, Britain, Canada and the United States at the Google Play Store.
Apple, Google and Microsoft have kept rolling out inventions that make Internet technology more accessible to people with disabilities or who find that age has made some tasks, such as reading, more difficult. Voice-instructed digital assistants built into speakers and smartphones can enable people with sight or movement challenges to tell computers what to do. There is software that identifies text on web pages or in images and then reads it aloud, as well as automatic generation of captions that display what is said in videos. Apple built “Assistive Touch” into the software powering its smartwatches. It lets touchscreen displays be controlled by sensing movements such as finger pinches or hand clenches.
28. What is the main role of the two new tools?
A. Taking sharper photographs with a phone.
B. Using smartphones with face gestures.
C. Curing people’s speech or physical disabilities.
D. Increasing the fun of playing with smartphones.
29. What do we know about the Project Activate app?
A. It’s sold at a high price. B. It’s mainly used to send texts.
C. It’s instructed by voice. D. It’s being used in a few countries.
30. What does the underlined part “rolling out” in Paragraph 5 probably mean?
A. picking out. B. referring to. C. bringing out. D. reacting to.
31. What’s the author’s purpose in writing the last paragraph?
A. To promote Android-powered smartphones.
B. To encourage more movements suitable for the disabled.
C. To explain the problems disabled smartphone users have.
D. To introduce some other inventions benefiting the disabled.
D
Chinese traditional painting and dance are two vital parts of the art world. But what about when they meet each other?
This year, a dance drama titled Poetic Dance: The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting(《只此青绿》) was staged on CCTV’s Spring Festival Gala and became a hit.
According to CCTV, this poetic dance program was inspired by the 900-year-old Chinese painting A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains(《千里江山图》). Created by Song Dynasty painter Wang Ximeng at about 18, the painting is amazing in its huge size, rich coloration and the expressive details, reported CCTV. It shows a Chinese blue-green landscape: “mountains and groupings of infinite rise and fall between cloudless sky and rippling water”.
When the dancers moved elegantly, audiences seemed to be looking at the moving mountains and rivers. “It brings me a pure experience of beauty. It is not only a drama but also an ‘exhibition’. Vast mountains and rivers are coming to life!” Internet user Mo Weisha wrote in a review. “More than a thousand years later, green mountains and rivers still wow people as they did long ago.”
Some people even decided to watch the dance again when it was staged in the theaters later. In fact, in recent years, more and more modern shows pay attention to Chinese traditional culture and have received warm welcome. As for why, it is due to people's great love for traditional culture.
“The younger generations have grown up with a more open mindset. They hug Chinese culture and are proud of it.” Yao Wei, director of Henan TV Station’s Innovation Center, told China Daily.
32. What is the function of paragraph I in the passage?
A. To present a common phenomenon. B. To ask readers’ a question.
C. To describe the art world. D. To introduce the topic.
33. What can we learn about the painting A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains from the text?
A. It was painted in several bright colors. B. It shows natural beauty vividly.
C. It was created over a thousand years ago. D. It is of small size but includes great details.
34. Why are shows about Chinese traditional culture becoming popular according to Yao Wei?
A. People are more open to traditional culture.
B. People are happy to see new forms of art.
C. Chinese culture has been spreading around the world.
D. People have gained more access to traditional culture.
35. What could be the best title for the passage?
A. Passion for Chinese Traditional Arts. B. Art Coming Alive Through Dance.
C. Beauty Presented in Poetic Dance. D. Highlights in Traditional Chinese Culture.
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的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Everyone knows that dental hygiene(牙齿保健) is important. 36 However, as kids grow up and become more independent, it’s easier to forget about dental hygiene.
For many young people, the morning routine includes brushing your teeth and eating breakfast. Bethany Tistle, a dental hygienist, suggests brushing after you eat. “ 37 Once after breakfast, and once before bed,” she says.
Brushing after meals gives you a chance to remove food that could get stuck between your teeth Flossing(用牙线洁牙) every day is also important.
Many kids may wonder whether they should use a manual or an electric toothbrush. 38 “It has a built-in, two-minute timer, which keeps you brushing the proper amount of time,” she says, “Most people only spend 30 seconds when they’re using a manual toothbrush. That’s not enough time.”
Smart food choices are also important for your teeth. Sugary snacks and even carbonated water can be bad for your teeth. Tistle suggests using a straw(吸管) when drinking sugary drinks.
Dairy products and foods that are crunchy, such as apples and carrots, are good for your teeth. But Tistle advises against eating foods that are sticky. 39 Bits of food can get stuck in your teeth and create holes in them.
In order to ensure that you have a healthy mouth, visit the dentist at least twice a year. Brush and floss daily.
40 . As Tistle says, “Dental hygiene is in the hands of the patient.”
A. And make healthy food choices.
B. Are you taking care of your teeth?
C. You should brush your teeth after each meal.
D. Either one works, but Tistle prefers the latter.
E. Brushing should be done at least twice a day.
F. Some examples are fruit snacks and certain candies.
G. When children are very young, adults often help them take care of their teeth.
第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节：完形填空（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、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。
As everyone grows, they realize there will always be someone who is better. I learned this 41 in the second year in high school. The shock this experience brought was so great that I felt my pride was left on the side of the road for dead. That was all it took: one year, and one person 42 everything.
Her name is Jenny, who always raised her hand and had useful comments about everything. When teachers needed challenging problems answered, they 43 her. And if students needed answers, they went looking for her. I didn’t hate her, but I admitted her presence 44 me. In the first year, as a model student, I was the person everyone 45 and all the teachers trusted. Then she came out of 46 ! We also had two classes 47 . There I got to see what everybody thought of her. When an exam finished, it became a 48 that she got the top grade and it didn’t matter to my classmates whether I was right there, 49 I also got an excellent grade. They would cross a desert and 50 her! I was left being denied my presence. 51 , I felt like not trying anymore.
I stopped trying to put on a show because no one was watching anymore. Later, I volunteered at the graduation ceremony. She was called to make a(n) 52 and discussed her difficulties. I realized all her hard work got her there, not her desire to 53 . It finally hit me that Jenny 54 the attention she got. She showed me how big the world is and how 55 a world I used to live in. I’ll do my best because I know it will pay off.
41. A. course B. lesson C. plan D. excuse
42. A. proved B. remembered C. changed D. confirmed
43. A. called on B. stood for C. figured out D. fought against
44. A. surprised B. amused C. pleased D. annoyed
45. A. permitted B. missed C. noticed D. served
46. A. somewhere B. nowhere C. everywhere D. anywhere
47. A. first B. again C. alone D. together
48. A. standard B. challenge C. fact D. chance
49. A. even if B. as if C. once D. since
50. A. ask B. convince C. remind D. account
51. A. Threatened B. Confused C. Bored D. Heartbroken
52. A. decision B. attempt C. speech D. appointment
53. A. show off B. take off C. give up D. break up
54. A. loved B. deserved C. needed D. escaped
55. A. fantastic B. round C. strange D. small
第Ⅱ卷（非选择题部分）
注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
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。
The freshman challenge
Going from junior high to senior high is really a big challenge for a freshman and the first week was a little confusing.
First, I had to think 56 (careful) about which courses I wanted to take. My head teacher helped me choose the suitable 57 (one). I know English 58 (be) a very difficult course, but I will try 59 (I) best to be fluent when I graduate. Mum advised that I should sign up for Chinese literature 60 I am good at.
Teachers say one way to know your school well and make more new friends is to join 61 club or play a sport. Our school offers chances to join different clubs. I joined a volunteer club. Every Wednesday, we work at a soup kitchen and hand out food to 62 (home) people in the community.
I know I will have to study harder 63 a senior high school student and get used to 64 (be) responsible for a lot more. I am a bit worried about keeping up with the other students in my advanced course. Still, I am happy to be here. 65 (study) hard isn’t always fun, but I’ll be well prepared for university or whatever else comes in the future.
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
学校门口在上学和放学时间经常出现交通堵塞，给全校师生和路人带来不便。为了确保学校门口正常的交通秩序，学校向全校师生征集解决交通堵塞的良策。假如你叫李华，是一名高一的学生。现在，请你用英语向校长写一封电子邮件。内容要点如下：
1. 说明写信的目的；
2. 分析学校门口拥堵的原因并给出建议；
注意：1.词数80左右，开头已给出，不计入词数；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：交通堵塞traffic jam 不便n. inconvenience
Dear headmaster,
I am Li Hua, a student from Senior One. __________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节 读后续写（满分25分）
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
A GIFT FOR GRANDPA
Summer vacation was coming. Jack and his brother Berlin were filled with excitement as they thought of visiting their grandparents again.
The big day came at last. After the happy family got ready, they set out for the grandparents’ eagerly. On the way, the brothers were excitedly talking about the fun they had with grandparents.
A little blue house with a tall white chimney finally appeared. Behind the property was the forest carrying their good memories with Grandpa. They arrived at the driveway, at the end of which Grandma was waiting for them joyfully.
Jack and Berlin each gave Grandma a big hug and then swept to the living room, shouting excitedly “Grandpa, we are back!”
Seeing his grandsons, Grandpa was wild with joy and tried to get up with all his strength from the chair but in vain. A helpless expression flashed on his face. Grandma explained that his health was declining rapidly and maybe couldn’t stand up on his own forever. But Grandpa declared stubbornly(倔强地), “I can!” Certainly, he was stuck in his boyish way. Mum and grandparents were happy to meet again after a long time. They sat together and chatted about what happened recently.
The brothers were soon bored with adult conversation, went out and wandered into the forest. Tall trees stretched up to the heavens with large branches crossing each other, while young ones rose straight like soldiers. Grandpa was once a great explorer full of wisdom. He could tell where the birds came from only by their calls and songs. The trees, birds, lizards, lots of bugs... How many merry moments they spent with Grandpa in the kingdom!
But now Grandpa couldn’t get up. This made them worried. “We’d think out a way to cheer him up.” Jack said. “Grandpa is a bird lover, and we can catch him a bird.” Berlin suggested. “But he hates birds being caged!” Jack shook his head.
Then a bright idea came to Jack’s mind. “Why not make a cane(拐杖) out of a young tree!”
注意：
1. 所续写短文词数应为150左右；
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段开头语已给出，不计入总词数；
Paragraph 1:
Berlin thought it was a good idea. _______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
Jack and Berlin handed the cane to Grandpa. ______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2022学年第一学期宁波五校联盟期中联考
高一年级英语学科参考答案
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）
1. B 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. B
6. C 7. A 8. C 9. B 10. A
11. A 12. B 13. A 14. A 15. C
16. A 17. C 18. C 19. B 20. B
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
21-23 A B D 24-27 C A D B 28-31 B D C D 32-35 D B A B 36-40 G E D F A
第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（满分15分）
41-45 B C A D C 46-50 B D C A A 51-55 D C A B D
第二节 语法填空（满分15分）
56. carefully 57. ones 58. is 59. my 60. which/that
61. a 62. homeless 63. as 64. being 65. Studying
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节：应用文写作（满分15分）
参考范文：
Dear headmaster,
I’m Li Hua, a student from Senior One. With so many parents coming to pick up their children, traffic jams are frequent near the school gate, causing much inconvenience to us and passers-by. I am writing to discuss the traffic problem near our school gate.
In order to avoid traffic congestion, I strongly recommend some effective measures be taken. First, encourage students to ride a bicycle or walk to school by themselves instead of taking a car, which will not only help reduce the jam, but benefit students’ health. Besides, it is also a good idea to allow Senior One students to leave school 10 minutes earlier than others, which will surely make the street less crowded.
I do hope there will be fewer traffic jams near our school gate.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节：读后续写（满分25分）
参考范文：
Berlin thought it was a good idea. They set about making a cane for Grandpa immediately. The moment they chose a young tree of moderate size, they cut it down and then removed the branches and skins with a knife. With a small wood fastened on the top as a handle, a fashionable cane came into being. To make the handle feel comfortable, they wrapped a soft cloth around it. Berlin, full of innovative ideas, carved words Gift To Grandpa on the cane. What a cool cane!
Jack and Berlin handed the cane to Grandpa. Staring at the fancy cane, Grandpa was so happy with smiles on his face shining like a diamond. He thanked his grandsons for the wonderful gift with affection, “You brothers are really great creators!” Supporting himself with the cane, Grandpa couldn’t contain himself and went to the forest step by step. Watching the trees and grass around, he emotionally said he would forever cherish the fond moments they were together in the forest.
附听力材料：
Text 1
W: I ordered some food online at a restaurant. They said they would deliver it but it hasn’t arrived. I’ve waited several hours.
M: They might have forgotten about it.
W: Maybe. Hand me the phone, will you? (1)
Text 2
W: Now, Greg, red means stop, and green means go. What does that yellow light mean?
M: Speed up!
W: No, no! It means you should slow down, (2) or else you might have an accident!
Text 3
W: The ticket of the theme park normally costs 10 dollars, but today students can enter for half price. (3)
M: Great. Here is my student card. Oh, I’m sorry. I only have 3 dollars in cash now. Can I pay with my credit card?
W: Of course.
Text 4
W: Ernie, you can’t be serious. Are you really moving back to Germany? I thought you loved living here in South Africa. (4)
M: I do, Jane. But I won’t go back to my country. I will work in Italy for our new branch next month.
Text 5
W: We need to know what you saw. Did the fire begin during the morning or the night?
M: I didn’t see any fire in the morning, but I did see smoke rising during the afternoon. (5) I thought it was just someone heating the house.
Text 6
W: Did you watch the news on TV that the Chinese robot landed on the dark side of the moon? It’s named Chang’e-4.
M: Yes. I just read in the newspaper that the scientists found that it was driving on 40 feet of moon dust. (6)
W: Yes. I am so surprised about the discovery. (7) It is amazing that there could be so much moon dust there.
M: I am not surprised, but I am interested. (7) Beneath the levels of dust, there is probably so much information on chemicals that make up our universe.
W: I agree. I hope they can bring back some good samples.
Text 7（第8题为总结题）
M: Construction of the bridge between our two countries was finally finished in November, 2019. I remember when the work started in December, 2016. Only 3 years! I bet this is going to be very good for business, Anna. We’ve reached $500 thousand in 2019, (9) but we could do so much more.
W: Definitely, Viktor. I bet our company can gain another $400 thousand in sales by 2021 from both the Chinese and the Russian sides.
M: I predict 2020 will be our best year ever!
W: Well, maybe the next year will be. The bridge isn’t scheduled to open until April. (10)
M: Let’s get ready for the increase. My goal is to have $1.5 million in sales by 2023.
Text 8
W: How many people live in your house now, John?
M: My family was given this house from my grandparents after they died. My father, my mother, my sister and I live there now. My sister will be moving out to go to University of California next year, though. (11)
W: That’s a big family. Will you be going to university as well?
M: I hope so. Next year, I’ll begin applying to different schools. The school I want to go to is the University of Alabama, (12) but I know it will be cheaper if I choose a school here in Florida.
W: Those are both good choices. Do you know what you want to study?
M: I’m doing very well in math and biology. My father wants me to become a doctor, but I think I’ll be happier if I’m taking chemistry classes. (13)
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W: That was a long phone call! What’s wrong with your sister?
M: She just lost her job. (15)
W: Oh, poor Stephanie! (15) That’s the third job she’s gone through in a year. Did this company combine with a bigger company, like the last one? Or did she make a mistake?
M: Neither.
W: So, what is the reason now? (15)
M: They’re replacing her job with a robot. (15)
W: Wow! In the financial field? I thought that kind of thing only happened at supermarkets.
M: It’s becoming more widespread. Even my job as a car repairman isn’t secure anymore. (16) Fortunately, I own my business so that I can support our kids. (14)
W: Yes, that’s a relief. I suppose my job is still going to be necessary many years from now.
M: I don’t know about that. Some teachers will still be needed, I’m sure. But online schools are starting to catch on. Maybe you should switch to something else, like business management. (17)
W: I’m too old for that. (17) Hopefully, I’ll be retired before that day comes.
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In 1933, an unknown American called Clarence Nash went to see the filmmaker Walt Disney. He had an unusual voice and he wanted to work in Disney’s cartoon films for children. When Walt Disney heard Clarence’s voice, he said Clarence was the perfect duck. (18) The duck was the now famous Donald Duck, who first appeared in 1934 in the film The Wise Little Hen. Donald Duck lived in an old houseboat and wore his sailor jacket and hat. (19) Later that year he became a star after an 8-minute Mickey Mouse film. The audience found him very funny because he would lose his temper very quickly and he became angry easily with Mickey’s 8 nephews. (19) Soon Donald Duck was more popular than Mickey Mouse himself. In the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s Donald Duck and his friends Mickey, Goofy and Pluto appeared in hundreds of Disney cartoons. Then in 1966 Donald Duck and his voice disappeared—there were no more new cartoons. (20) Clarence Nash passed away in February, 1985. But his voice is still heard by children today through cartoons on TV.