（新高考，浙江专用）浙江省2023高三英语下学期冲刺模拟卷02

（新高考，浙江专用）浙江省2021届高三英语下学期冲刺模拟卷02第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节　(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1．Whatdidthewomanjustdo?A．Shearguedwiththeman.B．Sheshoutedatanotherwoman.C．Sheleftherworktosomeoneelse.2．Whatisthepurposeofthewoman’scall?A．Toaskaboutabill.B．Topaythegasbill.C．Toopenanewaccount.3．Whenwillthespeakersdiscussthematteragain?A．OnWednesday.B．OnFriday.C．OnThursday.4．Whydoesthewomanlookupset?A．Herpursewasstolen.B．Shewasgivenaparkingticket.C．Shecouldn’tfindaparkingspace.5．What’stheprobablerelationshipbetweenthespeakers?A．Teacherandstudent.B．Fatheranddaughter.C．Classmates.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．Whatdoesthemanhavetodothismorning?A．Finishreadingapaper.B．Lookafterhisbabysister.18\nC．Treatfriendsathome.7．Whatwillthemando?A．Borrowthewoman’scomputer.B．Gotothelibrarytofinishhispaper.C．Havethewomantakecareofhissister.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8．WhatdoesPatrickthinkofthematch?A．Justsoso.B．Fantastic.C．Disappointing.9．WhathasJennybeendoingrecently?A．Watchingliveconcerts.B．Preparingforherexams.C．Takingscienceclasses.10．Wherewillthespeakersprobablygonext?A．Toacollege.B．Toastadium.C．Toacafe.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11．Whatdoesthewomanaskthemantodo?A．Fixthewashingmachine.B．Readthenewspaper.C．Turnoffthelight.12．WhydidthewomangotoMrSmith’s?A．Toaskforhelp.B．Tobuyhishouse.C．Totakecareofhiskid.13．Whatdidthemanplantodo?A．Buysomebooks.B．Lookforagoodjob.C．Repairthecar.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14．Howlonghasthemanbeeninthehospital?A．For2years.18\nB．For6years.C．For7years.15．WhatwillthemanserveasinNigeria?A．Anorganizer.B．Anurse.C．Adoctor.16．Whatcanwelearnfromtheconversation?A．Thewomanisagainsttheman’sdecision.B．Themangothisnewjobthismorning.C．ThemanwantstomarryRosie.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17．Wherearethelistenersatthemoment?A．OnGreenIsland.B．Inthewater.C．Onaboat.18．HowmanyislandsdoestheGreatBarrierReefhave?A．120.B．900.C．2,000.19．WhatmakesGreenIslanddifferentfromothersinthearea?A．Ithasarainforest.B．Itwasformedalongtimeago.C．Itishometo8,000speciesoffish.20．Whohasthemostknowledgeaboutlifeontheisland?A．Thecaptain.B．Theparkguide.C．Thedivingguides.第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分35分）第一节（共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25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，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。AThejaguars(美洲豹)didn'tbothermemuchduringtheday.Adonis,ourlocalguide18\nwhowasleadingusdeepintotheGuatemalanjungle,guaranteedthatwewouldn'tcomeunderattackfromthejaguars.Themostrecenttimehehadseenonewasmorethanayearago.Lastweek,hehadspottedsomejaguartracks,whichwasprobablyaboutasclosetotheanimalsaswewouldget,hesaid.ButhisguaranteemeantlittlethatnightasIcoweredinmyhammock(吊床)undertheCentralAmericanstars.Nowmymindturnedeverysoftsoundofwavingleavesintoamovingbigcatfullofmurderousintent(probablytogetbackattherudehumanwhohadinterrupteditslife.)And,ifitwasn'tajaguarreadytoattack,itwasapoisonoussnake,pickingwhichofmybottomstosinkitslongsharptoothinto.TirednesscalmedmyoveractiveimaginationandIsleptslightly.Nextday,bigsurprise:nodeathbyeithersnakebiteorjaguarattackandinjury.WepackedupourstuffandcontinuedtowardourdestinationMirador,thesiteofthetallesttempleintheMayanworld.Althoughwemayhavequestionedwhywehadleftaperfectlynicebeachtocomehere,thatnightnodoubtsremained.Justbeforesunsetwetookourplacesatthetopofthetemplehill.AMayanastrologer(占星家)hadprobablysatinthesameplace2,000yearsbeforeandimprovedhisknowledgeoftheMilkyWay.Tonight,aswitheverynight,spectacularpinkshadesmarkedthewesternskyline.Theskydarkenedand,onebyone,thestarsshonewithasoftlightintolife.21.Whatdidtheguidethinkofthejaguars?A.Theyweredifficulttofind.B.Theywereaggressivekillers.C.Theyweretoughtodealwith.D.Theyhadcloserelationswithman.22.Whatdoestheunderlinedword“cowered”inParagraph2mostnearlymean?A.Shrank.B.Skipped.C.Relaxed.D.Danced.23.Whatmessageistheauthortryingtoconveyinthelastparagraph?A.Weshouldshowrespecttonature.B.Travelinginthejunglecanbedangerous.C.Theecologyproblemrequiresurgentattention.18\nD.Theuniverseislastingwhilehumanlifeisshort.BWelcometoourfull-servicehotelfordogsandcats.Hereyourcatsresteasyincomfortablequarters（住处）anddogscanenjoyplaytime,salonservices,trainingclassesandmore!AccommodationsStandardGuestRoomAnopenspacethat'scleaneddailyandfurnishedwithcomfortablebedding.PrivateSuiteLargesuites（套房）separatedfromthestandardroomsforamorepeaceful,privateenvironmentandtheyareperfectformultiplefamilypets.Roomsarecleaneddailyandfeaturearaisedcot（小床）andTVtunedtopet-themedshows.KittyCottage.Catcottagesarekeptseparatefromguestaccommodationandtheyarecleaneddaily.Boardingtwocats?Cottageswithconnectingdoorsareavailable.MealsWeservemealsforfree.Ifyou'rebringingmealsfromhome,pleaseportion（分配）themintodisposablesealedbagsmarkedwithyourpet'sname.Wanttosurpriseyourpetwithatastysnack?Wealsohavetreatsandmoggieicecreamavailableforpurchase.ComfortsOurcozyroomsandprivatesuitesarestockedwithcomfortablebedding,butpleasefeelfreetobringyourpet'sbed,blanketandtoystomakethemfeelevenmoreathome.BoardingrequirementsVaccinationsVaccinations（疫苗）mustbeadministeredatleast48hourspriortoarrivalundertheguidanceofalicensedveterinarian（持证兽医）.However,wepreferthatvaccinationsshouldbeadministered10to14daysbeforecheck-intomakesuremaximumefficiency.Writtenproofisrequired.18\nFleas&TicksInadditiontovaccinations,allpetsshouldbefleaandtick（虱子）free.Overnight"guests"withsignsoffleasand/ortickswillnotbeallowedtocheckin.AdditionalRequirementsAllPets-Hotelguestsmustbeoverfourmonthsoldbeforewecanofferhospitality.24.Accordingtothepassage,Pets-Hoteloffers________.①cleanandcomfortablequarters②salonservicesandtrainingclasses③freemealsforpets④tickandfleaclean-upserviceA.①②③B.①③④C.①②④D.②③④25.Whichofthefollowingstatementsistrue?A.PrivatesuitesinPets-Hotelareonlyforguestswithmanypets.B.Pet-Hoteloffersdelicioussnacksforpetguestsforfree.C.ToysarenotallowedintoPets-HotelD.Pets-Hotelonlyaccommodatespetsagedfrommonthsandabove.26.Wherecanyouprobablyfindthispassage?A.Onthewebsiteofananimalprotectiongroup.B.IntheLifesectionofanewspaper.C.Ontheleafletofahotelforpets.D.Ontheannouncementboardofapetclinic.CMostoftheteenagerstodayhaverealizedtheimportanceofphysicalactivity.Therearedozensoffar-reachingbenefitsthatsportscanbringintotheirlives.Asidefromprovidinganexcellentformofexercise，organizedsportscanteachayoungpersonsomeessentiallife-longlessons.Withanabundanceofjunkfoodattheirfingertips,teenagerstodayoftenbattlewitheating.Playingasportcanactasgreatmotivationforthemtoeatnutritiousfood.Inordertoparticipatefullyinsports，teenagershavetohaveabalanceddiet.Learningtoeatproperlyandsleepcorrectlyareimportantlessonsthatcarryontotheiradultlives.18\nMostteenagershavetodealwiththestressesofpopularity,appearanceandfittingin.Participatinginsports,however,canhelpthemdevelopapositiveself-image.Ifonestrugglestofeelliketheybelong,joiningateamisagreatwaytogivehimorhersocialinteractionthatwilleventuallyleadtoagroupoffriends.Teamsportsaren'tjustaboutdevelopingskillsfortheirgames.Thosewhoparticipateinteamsportswilllearnthebenefitsofworkinghard,settinggoalsandfollowingrules.Whenteenshaveacoachtheyrespect,theycanalsolearntolistentotheauthorityandworkhardtowardacommongoal.Additionally,learningtodealwithlossesisasimportantaswinningwithdignity.Ateenwholearnsthatlossesareapartoflifewillbeabletofaceanydifficultchallengeswaitingforhimorherlaterinlife.Thousandsofstudiesallagreethatstudentsfeelmoreconnectedwiththeirschoolandaremotivatedtoworkharderinclassiftheyparticipateinsports.Sportsgiveteenstheopportunitytobearoundcompetitivepeopleandgainanappreciationforhardwork.Ofcourse,participatinginsportsmayalsoteachteenagershowtobalancebetweentwoequallyimportantthings—likeschoolworkandsports.27.Whydoteenagerstodaytendtofightwitheatingjunkfood?A.Becausetheydon’thaveabalanceddiet.B.Becausetheyhaveeasyaccesstojunkfood.C.Becausejunkfoodisdeliciousandattractive.D.Becausetheyaremotivatedtoeathealthyfood.28.Whatdoestheword“interaction”meaninthethirdparagraph?A.communicationB.participationC.competitionD.appreciation29.WhichofthefollowingisNOTthebenefitofparticipatingintheorganizedsports?A.Developingapositiveappearanceandasenseofbelonging.B.Learninghowtobalanceworkagainstplay.C.Learningtofaceuptothefailurebravely.18\nD.Gettingmoreopportunitiestowinamongthecompetitivepeople.30.Whatisthemainideaofthearticle?A.Sportsisofvitalimportancetotheacademicperformanceofteens.B.Sportscanencouragestudentstohaveanutritiousdiet.C.Sportscanhaveacontinuinginfluenceonadolescents.D.Moreandmoreteenagersareparticipatinginorganizedsports.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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项。ThepowerofdreamWhensomeonelooksintoyoureyestheyshouldseesomethingalivewithinyou.____31_____　　Ateveryturnwecomeacrossitsmystery.____32_____Inlonelytimes,whenwepassthroughastormofdisappointment,wefindourfaithisunshaken,ourstrengthstillstrong.　　____33_____Setthevisionbeforeyoureyes.Writedownyourmostsinceredreamsandwhentheopportunitycomes,stepintoyourdream.Itmaytakeoneseasonormore,buttheresultisthesame.Makebigdreamsandthengooutandmakethemrealities.Thehighesthopesofthedreamerarerevealedwitheverysteptakenintheirjourneytotheimpossible.____34_____Butifwetenderlycareforourdeepestexpectations,slowlybutsurelythedreamwillbecomenewlife.　　Dreamingisanactoffaith.Thelightofyourexpectationswillcastofftheshadowsofadisbelievingworld.Godhasgivenusthedreamerasagifttolightanunbelievingworld.　　Findyourtreasurewithinandcherishit.____35_____A.Believeinyourfaith.B.Standupforwhatyouhaveseen.C.Ateachnewlevelwebecomemoreofthepersonweweremeanttobecome.D.Foraseasonwemustprotectthedreamsothatitcangrowquietlyontheinside.E.Onceyouhavestatedyourowndream,besuretosticktoit.F.Tomorrowiswaitingforyoutotakethefirststep.G.Havingadreamislikeowningalighthousewhichdirectsyouonyourjourney.18\n第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30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，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。Manuelagotupearlierandboughttwobagsofcatfood.Shebegangoingtothe    36    barbershoponthecorner,makingherweeklyvisittoseeHussein,theoldbarber.Husseinwasboth    37   anddelightedtoseeManuelaandthebagsoffood.Thetwohurriedovertothetinyfooddisheslinedupinthealley.Several    38    appearedsoon.Asthetwo    39   andmadetheirwaybackinsidetheshop,Hussein’ssmile     40    andheexplainedhewasaboutto    41    thebarbershop.Hehadbeentoldtoleavewithin 7days.His   42    barbershopsimplycouldn’tpayenoughrentandthelandlordhadinvitedanotherroomer,onewhowouldn'tbe    43    animalsoutside.Manuela’seyesbeganto    44    asHusseinexpressedhis    45    aboutthehomelesscatshecaredfor.Butasfatewouldhaveit,therewassomethingbetter    46    forthebarberandhiscats.AsManuela’sblogsupportersreadher   47    aboutHussein,they,oneafteranother,   48    subscribingtohimandhiscats.Everydayforthenextweek,ManuelawenttoHusseinwiththe   49   .Andonthefourthday,somethingunbelievablehappenedwhenHusseinwasableto    50    astorefrontinanoldbuildingnearhisshop.Noelectricity,    51    therewaspotential.Manuelaandotherpeople    52    tohelppaintandclearrubbishwhileelectriciansmadeallthenecessary   53   .Inlessthantwoweeks,thebarberwasbackin    54    again.Throughthekindnessofstrangers,   55   ,hisandhiscats'wholeworldwasbroughtback.36.18\nA.independent    B.familiar    C.expensive    D.ancient36.A.grateful    B.patient    C.careful    D.attractive37.A.neighbors    B.barbers    C.cats    D.customers38.A.spokeout    B.backedoff    C.setoff    D.finishedoff39.A.faded    B.froze    C.reappeared    D.accumulated40.A.rebuild    B.sell    C.lose    D.decorate41.A.dull    B.classic    C.remote    D.wide42.A.purchasing    B.feeding    C.sheltering    D.collecting43.A.glare    B.open    C.shine    D.flood44.A.promises    B.adoration    C.anxiety    D.comments45.A.instore    B.bychance    C.onpurpose    D.atpresent46.A.review    B.letter    C.post    D.invitation47.A.suggested    B.remembered    C.reported    D.began48.A.congratulations    B.decisions    C.announcements    D.contributions49.A.return    B.secure    C.protect    D.spot50.A.when    B.and    C.but    D.so51.A.cameby    B.cheeredup    C.broke18\naway    D.droppedout36.A.appointments    B.connections    C.assumptions    D.budgets37.A.comparison    B.advance    C.company    D.business38.A.normally    B.thankfully    C.naturally    D.directly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。56(locate)attheNationalMartimeMuseuminGreenwich,CuttySark,oneofthelastteashipsintheworldandnow57award-winningtouristattraction,iscelebratingits150thanniversarythisyear.BuiltinDumbartonin1869,CuttySark58(design)tocarryteafromChinatoEnglandasfastaspossible.OnFebruary16,1870,CuttySarkleftLondonforShanghai59herfirstvoyagewith"largeamountsofwine,spiritsandbeer".ItwasonOct13,187060theshiparrivedbackinLondonwitharound1,305,812poundsoftea.Thisisthefirstjourneytheshipsuccessfullymade.Later,61theshipachievedwasothersevenvoyagestoChinainpursuitoftea.CuttySarkTheatrewillbehostingaseriesof62(perform)andeventsthrough2020-2021,thepurposeof63istomarkCuttySark's150thanniversary.AspecialconcertfromtheBBCSingers64(honour)CuttySark'splaceinhistorywillbethestartofthisyears’celebrations.Itishermanyconnectionsacrosstheglobethatmakehera65(national)acknowledgedtreasure.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）假定你是李明。你所在的班级将举行毕业告别派对(graduationfarewellparty),请你给外教Mr.Robinson写一封邀请信,内容包括:18\n1.时间:周日下午5点;2.地点:学校餐厅;3.活动安排:享用晚餐,观看演出,分享美好回忆等等。注意:1.词数80左右;2.可适当增加细节。   第二节概要写作（满分25分）阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。Imaginelivingontheedgeofavastdesert,whichismovingquietlyclosertoyourvillageeverydayandcoveringyourfields.Thedesertisonthemove.Thisiscalleddesertification.Desertificationoccursinregionsclosetoanalreadyexistingdesert.Itgenerallyarisesfromtworelatedcauses.Thefirstisover-useofwaterinthearea.Thereisnotenoughwaterinanycase,andifitisnotcarefullyused,disastercanfollow.Astimegoeson,watershortagesmakefarmingmoreandmoredifficult.Insomeplaces,localscanrememberlocallakesandmarsheswhichwereoncethehomesforallkindsoffishandbirds.Theyhavebeencompletelyburiedbythesandnow.Farmersleavetheland,andfieldsarereplacedbydeserts.Thesecondcauseismisuseorover-useoftheland.Thismeansthatthewrongcropsareplantedandneedmorewaterthanisavailable. Ploughinglargefieldsandremovingbushesandtreesmeansthatthewindwillblowawaythesoil.Oncethesoilislost,itishardtoreplace,andifthereisrain,ithasnowheretogo,andbringsnobenefit.Itisnotonlythefarmersandvillagerswhosuffer. Everyspring,theskies18\noversomeofeasterncities,thousandsofkilometersawayfromthedeserts,canbedarkenedbysandstorms.Dustfromdesertscanhaveagreateffectonweathersystems.Whiledesertificationisperhapsbeingpartlycausedbyglobalwarming,thesesandstormscanmakeglobalwarmingworsebyaddingtowhatisknownasthegreenhouseeffect.Whatcanbedonetoslowdownorstoptheprocessofdesertification?Agreatdealofworkisalreadyunderway.Obviouslyfirststepsaretofindnewwatersources.Treeplantingcanhelp,byprovidingbarriersbetweendesertandrichfield.Sometypesofgrassalsoholdthesoiltogether,andstopthewindtakingit.Withouttheseefforts,itwillbeharderandhardertostoptheworld’sdesertsintheirtracks,andmoreandmorefarmerswillgiveupandheadforcities.Thelessontobelearntliesbeneaththesand._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________18\n参考答案第一部分听力(听力原文附后)1.B　2.A　3.C　4.A　5.A　6.B　7.A　8.A9．B　10.C　11.C　12.A　13.C　14.B　15.C　16.B17．C　18.B　19.A　20.C第二部分阅读理解第一节21-23　AAD24~26ADC29-30BADC第二节31-35GCADF第三部分语言运用第一节完型填空36.B;37A;38.C;39D;40.A;41.C;42.A;43.B;44.D;45.C;46.A;47.C;48.D;49.D;50.B;51.C;52.A;53.B;54.D;55.B第二节短文填空56.Located57.an58.wasdesigned18\n59.on60.that61.what62.performances63.which64.tohonour65.nationally第四部分写作第一节应用文写作Onepossibleversion:DearMr.Robinson,Iamwritingtoinviteyoutoattendourgraduationfarewellparty,whichwillbeheldattheschoolcanteenat5p.m.thisSunday.Duringtheparty,wewillenjoydinner,playgamesandappreciateperformancestogether.Thentherewillcomethemostimportantpartoftheparty:sharingtheunforgettablemomentsinthepastthreeyears.Wewouldbegreatlyhonoredbyyourpresence.Ifyouacceptoursincereinvitation,pleaseinformusatyourearliestconvenience,enablingustomakesomenecessarypreparations.Yourssincerely,LiMing第二节　概要写作参考范文Desertification,thetendencyofdesertmovingandcoveringnearbyfields,ismainlycausedbyoverusingwaterandmisusingtheland.Itnotonlydoesharmtotheresidentsbutalsohasnegativeeffectsonweathersystems.Todealwithit,newwatersourcesshouldbediscovered,andtreesandgrassescanbeplantedtosetbarriersandsolidifythesoil.(60)听力材料Text118\nM：I’veneverseenyoushoutatsomeonebefore.Areyouallright?W：I’msorry，butthatwomanwasbeingsorude!It’sbeenalongdayandI’malittlestressedoutfromwork.Text2W：I’mcallingaboutmygasbillforlastmonthbecausetherearesomechargesthatI’mconcernedabout.M：Icanreviewitwithyou.Butfirst，what’syourhomeaddressandthelastnameontheaccount?Text3M：I’llattendalectureonWednesday.Let’sdiscussthisfurtherattheFridaymeeting.W：Unfortunately，I’llbeleavingforLondonThursdayafternoon.Maybewecantalkthatmorningoverbreakfast.M：Soundsgreat.Text4M：Youlookupset.What’swrong?W：I’llnevertakemycardowntownagain.M：Didyougetanotherticketorcouldn’tyoufindaparkingspace?W：Iwishitwerejustthat.Mycarwasbrokeninto.Ilostmypurse.Text5M：Ifindthatyoudidn’tturninyourhomeworktoday.W：I’msorry，sir.M：IseverythingOK?Youdon’tlookverywell.We’vebeeninschoolforfourmonthsnow，andthisisthefirsttimeyouhaven’tdoneyourhomework.W：I’vebeenalittlestressedbymygrandma’sdeath.Text6W：Hi，Paul.Youlookunhappy.M：MycomputerwentwrongthismorningandIhavetogetapaperfinishedforclassonMonday.W：Youcanalwaysgotothelibrary.M：Thelibraryisn’topenonSaturdayafternoonsandSundaysandIhavetotakecareofmybabysisterthismorning.W：That’saproblem.Myfamilyishavingfriendsoverthisafternoonsoitwon’tbepossibleforyoutocometomyplace.Icanlendyoumycomputer.18\nM：Wow，Sally，that’sgreat.Text7W：WhatdidyouwatchonTVlastnight，Patrick?M：Afootballmatch，Jenny.Whataboutyou?W：Iwatchedaconcert—RobbieWilliams，youknow.Ilovehim!Hewasfantastic.Wasthematchgood?M：Itwasabitslowbutatleastmyteamwon.W：Ihaven’twatchedmuchTVinthepastfewweeksandIcan’taffordtogotoalivematchatthefootballstadium.M：Whathaveyoubeendoing?W：Ihavehadalotofhomework.ItismyexamsnextmonthandIwanttopasssothatIcangotocollege.Iwanttostudyscienceatcollege.M：Thatsoundsreallyinteresting，Jenny，butalotofhardwork.Listen，haveyougottimeforacoffeesowecouldhaveachat?W：Sure，whynot?Text8W：Pleaseturnoffthelight，Harry.M：Why?What’sthematter?Iwanttoreadthepaper.W：Ifweturnontoomanylights，alltheelectricityinthehousewillgooff.M：Nowwhotoldyouthat?W：OurnewneighborMrSmith.M：MrSmith？Whendidhecometoourhome?W：Ihadtogotohishome.M：Whatwaswrong?W：WhenIturnedonthewashingmachine，allthelightswereout.M：Well，didhetakecareofitforyou?W：Yes，buthesaiditwouldtakealotmoreworktodoareallygoodjob.Hesaidweneedednewelectricwiresthroughoutthehouseandalotofotherthings.M：Didhetellyouhowmuchitwouldcost?W：Yes，aboutathousanddollars.M：Athousanddollars？That’salotofmoney.Andjustwhenweneedtogetsomeworkdoneonourcar，too.Text9M：Rosie，I’vegotsomethingtotellyou.18\nW：Whatisit?M：Well，I’vemadeadecisionI’mgoingtoleavethehospital.W：Leave?Whatdoyoumean?M：I’mboredwithit.Iwanttodosomethingdifferent.W：Isee.Howlonghaveyoubeeninthishospital?Fortwoyears?M：No，I’vebeenherefor6years，andI’vebeeninBrightonfor7years.Iwantachange.W：You’releavingBrighton!Butwhy?Whatareyougoingtodo?M：I’mgoingtoAfrica.I’vegotajobasadoctorwithavolunteerorganization.TheywantmetogotoNigeria.W：What？！You’rejoking!M：Look，Ididn’ttellyoubeforebecausenothingwascertain.ButIgotaformalofferthismorning.Rosie，Iwillmissyouverymuch，andIdon’twanttoendourrelationship.ButIwanttoseetheworld.Youdounderstand，don’tyou?W：Oh，yes，Iunderstand!M：I’mreallysorry，Rosie.Text10M：Goodday，everyone.Nowthatwe’reallontheboat，I’llgiveyouabriefexplanationoftoday’sactivities，aswellasanintroductiontotheGreatBarrierReefitself.Asweleavethemainlandhere，we’regoingtopassbyoneofthemostfascinatingpartsofit.Thebeautifulcoloredplantsthatyouseebelowyoustartedforming8,000yearsago.Theyarehometoover2,000speciesoffish.GreenIslandisjustoneofthe900islandso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