湖北省武昌区2017届高三5月调研考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、第卷第一部分 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.What is the woman probably doing?A.Seeing the man off. B.Waiting for her plane. C.Complaining to the man.2.What doer the woman want to buy?A.Beach blankets. B.

2、Some pictures. C.Some film.3.Why does the man apologize to the man?A.He called her by mistake. B.He ordered the wrong table. C.He went to the wrong address.4.What does the man think is wrong about the plant?A.It needs to be watered at present. B.It is not getting enough sunshine. C.It should be move

3、d into a large pot.5.What is the man concerned about?A.The way to get home. B.The problem of the car. C.The time to fix the problem.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或对白，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，你将有时间阅读各个小题。每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出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至7题。6.Where ar

4、e the speakers?A.In the mans office.B.In a restaurant. C.In the womans house.7.What is the man complaining about?A.The low salary. B.The heavy work. C.The new boss.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8.How much should the man pay in total?A.$115. B.$120. C.$125.9.What does the woman advise the man to do?A.Use a plastic

5、bag to put his pants in.B.Have a professional tailor shorten his pants.C.Think it over before having the pants shortened.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.Why doesnt the woman take the direct flight?A.Its time is too early. B.Its much more expensive. C.She want to visit Chicago.11.When does the womans flight leav

6、e?A.On Saturday afternoon. B.On Sunday morning. C.On Sunday evening.12.Whats the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Guide and tourist. B.Manager and secretary. C.Customer and travel agent.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.When will the woman present?A.On September 7. B.On September 8. C.On September 9.1

7、4.What did Rachel and Sam ask about?A.The time of the meeting. B.The change of the schedule. C.The information on the hotel.15.How will the man get everyone to know the details of the meeting?A.By letter. B.By e-mail. C.By phone.16.What will the woman do in the morning?A.Prepare her lunch. B.Write s

8、everal reports. C.Meet Rachel and Sam.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.Where was Jean Dunant from?A.Switzerland. B.Australia. C.Italy.18.Why was the Red Cross started at first?A.To fight against the war.B.To help the wounded in the war.C.To provide the food for the poor.19.What do we know about the Red Cross?A.

9、It can be used to represent the first aid stations.B.It can only refer to the international organization.C.It is an official symbol of hospital and medical treatment.20.What will Mr.John Francis talk about next?A.Something about First Aid.B.The law about the Red Cross.C.The Red Cross organization Au

10、stralia.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。AAre you interested in movie musicals?Here are some best movie musicals you need to watch.Singin in the Rain (1952)Debbie Reynolds (the heroine) is ultra-charming in this time-honored classic musical ab

11、out the coming of the talking pictures in movie history.She plays a winning showgirl with a golden singing voice designed for Hollywood stars.You can also see how Gene Kelly (the hero) made a hit in the timeless Singin in the Rain.The Sound of Music (1965)It hit the big screen in 1965 and became an

12、early blockbuster.Its one of those movies that everybody watches again and again.Whether youre singing along to Do-Re-Mi or My Favorite Things,youll still think of the cute Von Trapp children and the beautiful Austrian setting.Christopher Plummer (the hero) is wonderful as the serious captain melts

13、into gentleness when singing Edelweiss.And Julie Andrews (the heroine) shows her addictive voice in such songs as I Have Confidence.Chicago (2002)Renee Zellweger and Catherine Zeta-Jones sing and dance as criminals in this musical about fame,envy,and murderous love.Famous songs include Cell Block Ta

14、ngo,where female criminals sing about how they ended up in jail.It won Best Picture,Best Actress in a supporting role,Best Art Direction-Set Decoration,Best Costume Design, Best Film Editing,and Best Sound in Oscar 2003.La La Land (2016)Struggling actress Mia (Emma Stone) and ambitious jazz pianist

15、Sebastian (Ryan Gosling) begin a romance as they both follow their heart in the path of their dreams in Los Angeles.It won Best Performance by an Actress in a leading role,Best achievement in Directing,Best Achievement in Cinematography,Best achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures,Best achi

16、evement in Music Written for Motion Pictures,and Best Achievement in Production Design in Oscar 2017.21.Which movie musical marks a change in the movie history?A.Chicago.B.La La Land.C.Singin in the Rain.D.The Sound of Music.22.In which song will you feel gentleness from a serious man?A.Do-Re-Mi. B.

17、Edelweiss. C.Singin in the Rain. D.Cell Block Tango.23.What do Chicago and La La Land have in common?A.They both won Best Picture.B.They both talk about crimes.C.They both talk about dreams.D.They both won 6 Oscar Awards.24.If you are interested in Jazz music,whose role will be your favorite?A.Ryan

18、Goslings. B.Renee Zellwegers.C.Catherine Zeta-Jones.D.Christopher Plummers.BI stopped at my bank last week to deposit a check.I could have used the ATM,but I am so glad that I didnt because if I had,I probably would not have met Harold.There were 3 or 4 people ahead of me in the line-up,so I amused

19、myself by watching TV,just waiting my turn. Moments passed.Then,directly in front of me,a tiny elder woman,who was now first in line,started toward one of the counters.But the customer before her didnt finish,so she had to step back.Her backward movement caused my attention to be drawn to the custom

20、er directly ahead of us.As he was facing the counter,I could see only his white hair and the bright red team jacket.I heard him say to the teller in a deep,strong voice.Have a Great Day!and the teller replied,You too,Harold-see you next week!The impatient woman again made her move,heading for the co

21、unter.As she passed him,Harold looked up, directly at me,saying,You are a handsome man,sir.I was so surprised by his statement and struck by the genuine warmth and generosity that filled it that I blurted out Thank you,sir.instantly reaching out to shake his hand,out even realizing that he was walki

22、ng with a walking stick.He switched it to his left hand and took my hand in his warm and firm grip.I really care about you!He spoke again.Then he reached out to the next person in line and said,I really care about you,too!I was so overcome by his innocent and sincere gift!He was like a 4-year-old,wh

23、o walked up to everyone, inviting them to play with him.I wondered to myself afterwards.How was he attained this state of grace?Imagine the warm feeling he leaves behind his as he sails through this world,touching people for just a moment.He dropped a stone into the peaceful ocean of my reality that

24、 is still rippling outward as you hear and hopefully,some of what Harold so unselfishly pass on to me,that In attempt to pass on to youI really care about you!25.What made the author notice Harold?A.The womans impatience.B.Harolds deep and strong voice.C.The womans backward movement.D.Harolds white

25、hair and bright red team jacket.26.Why did Harold say I really care about you! to the author?A.To express appreciation for his help.B.To pass on his warmth and generosity.C.To praise him for his being handsome.D.To greet his old friend in a special way.27.What can we learn from the last paragraph?A.

26、Harold gave a gift to the author.B.Harold liked to play with others.C.Harolds words attracted people.D.Harolds words touched the author.CKanda really doesnt like to walk alone.The scientist from a research institute of intelligent robots finds the experience so boring that hed rather driveeven thoug

27、h he lives close to his lab and knows that walking us healthy. I enjoy walking with someone,like with my wife,with my daughter,Kanda said.But they are not always available.So Kanda,who specializes in human-like bots,developed a robotic walking partner that could make small talk based on its surround

28、ings,which,he hopes,might motivate people to get out and exercise more.The bot rests on a persons shoulder like a boxy parrot.It weights about a pound and a half and sits roughly 8.5 inches high,3.5inches wide,and 10 inches long.A microphone,speaker,and internal camera allow it to communicate.Its ev

29、en equipped with a smile.Kanda and his team collected video form five different locations,including a garden and a shopping mall,and created a dataset of small talk topics related to each location.Then they programmed the robot to associate visual cues with specific topics.A special speech software

30、provided the robot with a voice.Near a group of parked cars,for example,it might say,In a big parking lot,sometimes I forget where I parked.They tested the robot on 15 volunteers,10 males and 5 females,who were paid and averaged about 26 years old. Have you ever blown a puff of dandelion（蒲公英）seeds i

31、nto the air?The robot asked a participant,who smiled and responded,Yes,I often did that when I was a child.Although several participants noted the robots weight,Kanda was surprised that no one considered the experience as strange or funny.I guess people enjoy new technologies,he said.Just like a hum

32、an partner,Kandas bot isnt perfect.Its not able to go for walks in heavy rain and,while the robot can make expressions,it cant really hold a conversation,about which Kanda is most worried.Despite its limits,Kanda was comforted by the bots presence.I felt a kind of sense of being with someone,he said

33、,particularly when it spoke. 28.Why does Kanda have the idea of developing a robotic walking partner?A.Because he wants someone to accompany him while walking.B.Because he has never developed a robot like a parrot.C.Because his family are unwilling to walk with him.D.Because he is crazy about develo

34、ping robots.29.What characteristic does the robot have?A.It can speak and see.B.It can walk like a human being.C.It can communicate with people freely.D.It is much more humorous than a real person.30.What is necessary for the robot to function?A.A small size.B.A boxy shape.C.A human partner.D.A spee

35、ch software.31.What is Kanda most likely to do about his robot next?A.To make it more convenient to carry.B.To improve its conversational skills.C.To enable it to walk in heavy rain.D.To better its sound system.DNothing succeeds like success,as every parent of a straight-A student knows,but trying t

36、o highlight academic excellence by telling your child,Youre so smart,may be counterproductive（负效的）.Telling kids theyre smart strengthens the idea that intelligence is a genetic gift rather than a skill that can be developed.In a recent study,researchers at Michigan State University looked at 123 chi

37、ldren who were about 7.The team assessed the children to determine whether they had a growth mindset（思维模式）(believing that you can work harder to get smarter),or a fixed mindset(believing that your intelligence is unable to change).They then asked the children to complete a fast-paced computer accura

38、cy task while their brain activity was recorded.In the task,children played a game,helping a zookeeper capture escaped animals by pressing the space bar when an animal showed up in their screenunless it was a group of three chimps.During the recording,researchers noted that brain activity spiked wit

39、hin a half-second after making a mistake,as children became aware of their error and paid closer attention to what went wrong.The larger the brain response,the more the children focused on the error.Based on the data they collected,the researchers concluded that children with a growth mindset were m

40、uch more likely to have a larger brain response after making a mistake,and in turn were more likely to improve their performance by paying closer attention to the task after making an error.For parents,the lessons are clear: dont pay compliments（赞扬）that suggest that intelligence is fixed.If a child

41、hands you an A+ test,dont say,Youre so smart!Instead say,Wow,that studying really paid off!Note the effort,not the intelligence.Second,focus on using errors to work together and learn.Many parents and teachers shy away from addressing a childs mistakes,telling them Its OK.Youll get it next time.with

42、out giving them the opportunity to figure out what went wrong.Dr.Schroder says.Here are additional ways you can help enhance your childs education.33.What can learn about childrens mindset from the study?A.Children are born with a fixed or growth mindset.B.Children with a fixed mindset pay no attent

43、ion to mistakes.C.Children with a growth mindset are more likely to make progress.D.Children with a growth mindset can catch more animals in the game.33.Which of the following has the closest meaning with the underlined word in Paragraph 2?A.started B.stoppedC.paused D.rose34.What should parents say

44、 to childrens performance according to the passage?A.You are so clever!for excellence.B.Its not good enough.for excellence.C.You can benefit from it.for a mistake.D.Its OK.Forget about it.for a mistake.35.What would be the best title for the passage?A.Never Call Your Kid SmartB.Always Be Strict with

45、 Your Kid C.How to Communicate with Your KidD.How to Comment on Your Kids Performance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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。You know the drill when it comes to losing weight: take in fewer calories and burn more calories._36_If youre trying to drop a few pounds fas

46、t,these interesting tips will make it easy for you to lose the weight quick.Eat in front of mirrors and youll lose weight One study finds that eating in front of mirrors reduces the amount people eat by nearly one third.Having to look yourself in the eye reflects back some of your own inner standard

47、s and goals._37_Sniff a banana or an apple when you feel hungry_38_Researchers find that the more frequently people sniff,the less hungry they are and the more weight they losean average of 30 pounds each.One theory is that sniffing the food tricks the brain into thinking youre actually eating it._3

48、9_Whether thats a floor,a couple of windows,or your car,a 150-pound person will burn about four calories for every minute spent cleaning.Scrub for 30 minutes and you could work off approximately 120 calories,the same number in a half-cup of frozen yogurt.Start at the color blue Theres a good reason

49、you wont see many fast-food restaurants decorated in blue: it helps to control an appetite. So serve up dinner on blue plates,dress in blue while you eat,and cover your table with a blue tablecloth._40_Studies find they encourage eating.A.You might feel silly,but it works.B.There fore,adjust your ea

50、ting habits.C.Wash something thoroughly once a week.D.Thats all it takes to lose as many pounds as possible.E.On the contrary,avoid red,yellow,and orange in your dining areas.F.In other words,it reminds you of why youre trying to lose weight in the first place.G.But you also know that most diets and

51、 quick weight-loss plans dont work as promised.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）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。It is now thirty-five years since I,as a little boy of six,was left quite alone in the world.You sent me word_41_ you would give me a home and be

52、 a kind mother to me.I have never forgotten the day when I made the long_42_of ten miles to your house in North Killingworth.I can still recall my_43_when,instead of coming for me yourself,you sent servant James to_44_me.I well remember my tears and_45_as,seated high on your horse and attached tight

53、 to James,I rode of my new home.Night_46_before we finished the journey,and as it grew dark I became lonely and afraid.Do you thick shell go to bed_47_we get there?I asked James anxiously.Oh,no,he said encouragingly.Shell_48_for you.When we get out of these woods youll see her candle_49_in the windo

54、w._50_we did ride out into the clearing,and there,sure enough,was your_51_I remember you were waiting at the door,that you put your arms close_52_me and that you lifted mea tired and confused little buy_53_from the horse.You had a fire burning on the hearth（炉边）,a hot supper_54_on the stove.After sup

55、per you took me to my new room,heard me say mu prayers,and them sat beside me until I fell asleep.You probably realize why I am_55_all this to your memory.Some day soon God will take you to a new home. Dont fear the_56_for the strange journey,or the dark messenger of death who will fetch you.God can

56、 be_57_to do as much for you as you were kind enough to do for me so many years ago,and you will be_58_in Gods care.I shall watch you and pray for you till you are out of sight,_59_wait for the day when I shall make the same journey myself and find you waiting at the end of the road to_60_me.41.A.wh

57、yB.thatC.howD.when42.A.journeyB.tourC.rideD.adventure43.A.disappointmentB.excitementC.embarrassmentD.amazement44.A.fetchB.comfortC.contactD.accompany45.A.calmnessB.pleasureC.contentmentD.anxiety46.A.wentB.droppedC.fellD.ended47.A.afterB.beforeC.sinceD.when48.A.sit downB.stand outC.stay upD.come over

58、49.A.disappearing B.standingC.fadingD.shining50.A.LatelyB.ShortlyC.RecentlyD.Meanwhile51.A.heartB.mindC.candleD.gift52.A.atB.inC.forD.around53.A.downB.upC.outD.away54.A.stayingB.waitingC.heatingD.burning55.A.warningB.informingC.remindingD.recalling56.A.callingB.instructionC.evidenceD.guidance57.A.pe

59、rmittedB.provedC.trustedD.asked58.A.nervousB.joyfulC.desperateD.safe59.A.or ratherB.in caseC.and thenD.let alone60.A.acceptB.greetC.approveD.bother第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45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。Shu Road connected Xian,in Shaanxi province,to Sichuan in ancient times

60、 and is more than 3,000 years old.If an adventurous holiday is_61_one is after,then a hike along Shu Road shouldnt_62_(miss).I hiked along the road last year.Certain parts of it were so narrow that even two slim people could_63_(bare) pass each other.I_64_(bend) over from time to time to avoid bumpi

61、ng my head against rocks on my left.Despite the rough ground,there are many_65_(hide) delights appealing to tourist.Blue rivers and towering trees make up Shu Roads landscape.The varied shapes of the clouds float low,_66_(surround) the mountain in mist,which gives the Road a fairy-tale touch.A middl

62、e-aged man hiking along with us carried a big bamboo basket full of sand on his back.After taking_67_ break to catch his breath,he told us the sand was intended_68_building work in higher mountains.Parting from the kind man,we headed for Zhaohua ancient town,distinguished for many historical_69_(att

63、ract).It is one of the_70_ (well) preserved sites featuring elements from the Three Kingdoms period(AD 220-280).第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下短文。短文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改

64、后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。When I was in the Grade One,I was terrible poor in English.Be sleepy in class was one of the reasons why I rarely did well in school.Once I even failed in a mid-term exam.While I got the papers,I realized that things would be better if I listened to t

65、he teacher attentively.My teacher told me,Yesterday is history.Today is a gift.If you bury you into English now,youll make it.I cant agree much.From then on,I began to study harder.Out of my expectation, I made great achievement soon.Today,English is which my strength lies.And Im grateful for my Eng

66、lish teacher.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假如你是李华，高考后想出国留学，但担心不适应国外生活，请给外籍教师Peter写一封信，告诉他你的担忧，请你介绍美国大学生的学习和生活并给出相关建议。注意：1.词数100左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Peter,_Yours,Li Hua湖北省武昌区2017届高三5月调研考试英语试题答案听力：1-5 ACABC 6-10 BCCCB 11-15 BCCCA 16-20 BABBA阅读理解：A：21-24 CBDAB：25-27 CBDC：28-31 AADBD：32-35 CDCA36-40 GFACE完形填空：41-4

67、5 BAAAD 46-50 CBCDB 51-55 CDABD 56-60 ACDCB61.What 62.be missed 63.barely 64.bent 65.hidden66.surrounding 67.a 68.for 69.attractions 70.best短文改错：When I was in the Grade One,I was terrible poor in English.Be sleepy in class was one of the reasons why I 去掉the terribly Beingrarely did well in school.On

68、ce I even failed in a mid-term exam.While I got the papers,I realized that things would When be better if I listened to the teacher attentively.My teacher told me,Yesterday is history.Today is a gift.If you hadbury you into English now,youll make it.I cant agree much.From then on,I began to study ha

69、rder.Out of my yourself moreexpectation,I made great achievement soon.Today,English is which my strength lies.And Im grateful for my English achievements where toteacher.说明：第八处错误接受第二种改法：made a great achievement，即增加a.书面表达：Dear Peter,How is everything going these days?I am Li Hua,one of your students

70、who will graduate from high school this summer and going abroad for further study is my first choice.However,I do have some worries,which brings to the reason for my letter.Studying abroad will surely benefit me in the long run.But on thinking that I will be exposed to a completely unfamiliar enviro

71、nment with no family or friends to turn to,I cant help feeling nervous.So now I am eager to know what real American college life is and what problems foreign students may come across at the beginning.Besides, though I have made a lot of preparations for language.I am still afraid that I might have d

72、ifficulties in communicating with others in English.Could you please offer rue some advice on it?I hope my silly questions will not bother you much.With your generous help,I believe I will be better prepared for my college life.Thanks for your time and I am looking forward to your reply.Yours,Li Hua

73、听力录音：Text 1M: My plane leaves at 8:00,and.hey Kate,are you crying?W: Well,its summer vocation and youre going away.Text 2W: I need some film to take some pictures on my vocation.M: Will you be shooting mainly indoors or outdoors?W: Outdoors.Ill be on the beach every day.Text 3M: Is this Partelli Mat

74、tresses? Id like to order a table for two.W: You have the wrong number.This is a private house,not a store.What number were you trying to reach?M: 288-2351,Oh,wait-I read the listing wrong.Sorry to have bothered you.Text 4W: It doesnt look as though these plants have been watered for a long time.M:

75、I came around with the watering pot just two days ago.Are you sure the leaves are getting enough light?W: Maybe thats the answer.Can you help me move this plant closer to the window?Text 5M: Hi.My cars been making a strange noise and I seem to be losing power.W: OK,I will have a look at it and shoul

76、d be able to tell you whats wrong in about an hour.M: An hour!Im in a bit of a hurry.Do you think you can finish any sooner?W: Im sorry but these things take time.Well be happy to call a taxi for you if you dont have time to wait.Text 6M: Hi Mari.Sorry Im late.W: Thats OK.I havent ordered yet.So,wha

77、ts new?M: Nothing much.How are things with you?W: Same as usual.Overworked.Underpaid.M: Oh,Ive got this new boss.She works twenty-fives hours a day,and expects everybody else to do the same.Ive been working till at least fen oclock every night this week.W: Well,its Friday evening now,so you can rela

78、x a bit.Text 7W:Thank you for shopping at Dales Clothing Store.Your total is $120.Would you like a plastic bag for your clothes?M: No,but I need to shorten my pants.Do you provide a tailoring service,too?W:Yes,sir.We have professionals to do that for you for an extra $5 per pair of pants.However,ple

79、ase be advised that once clothes are charged,they cant be returned anymore.M: I understand.So when is the soonest time to pick up my pants?W: Well,I think tomorrow is OK.Text 8M:What can I do for you?W: Id like to go to Walt Disney World,but I have never been there before.So I need your help to plan

80、 my trip.Can you tell me some information on flights to Florida?M: OK.Do you want to go first class,business class or economy class?W: Oh,economy class,of course.Id like the lowest fare you can find.M: All right.And thats one way or round trip?W: Round trip,Id like to leave on Sunday the 12th and re

81、turn on Saturday the 18th.M: Well,there is a very low fare.Its only $345,but its not direct.You have to change plane in Chicago.There is a direct and nonstop flight but the fare on that one is $ 680.W: Thats OK.Ill change planes in Chicago.M: OK.Thats flight 690.It departs at 8:15 a.m. on Sunday the

82、 12th and arrives in Orlando at 12:15.M: That sounds good.Text 9W: Hi,Mark.Can you give me some derails about the meeting next month?M: OK,Ill help if I can.W: Well,firstly,according to the schedule,when am I presenting?M: Your presentation is on Tuesday 8th September at 10 a.m.Is that OK?W: Wednesd

83、ay at 10 would be better for me.M: Fine,Ill change your time to Wednesday.W: Thanks.What about the hotel?M: Everyone is staying in the Manor.W: Ill tell Rachel and Sam.They asked me this morning.M: Im going to post everybody an information paper with the meeting details,probably at the end of next w

84、eek.Please tell Rachel and Sam.W: OK,Ill let them know.In fact,were meeting later today at 4 so I can tell them then.M: Right.So any plans for the rest of the meeting?W: Not really,Im just going to finish a few reports and then its lunch.M: Sounds good.Thanks for your call.You can get further inform

85、ation by e-mai.W: OK.Thanks.Bye.M: Bye.Text 10W: Good afternoon,everyone.Were delighted to welcome today a representative from the Red Cross,Mr.John Francis, who is going to talk to us about the work of the organization and about some basic aspects of First Aid.M: Thank you,Mrs.Brown.Well,Im pleased

86、 to tell you something about this organization.The Red Cross movement was started by a businessman named Jean Henri Dunant.His interest in the innocent people caught up in war began in 1859 when he witnessed the effects of a very fierce battle in Italy.At the time,he organized all the villagers to h

87、elp the wounded soldiers and make sure they had food and basic medical attention.In 1864,the same gentleman,together with four Swiss colleagues from his hometown,organized a conference which laid the foundation for the now famous organization.In order that Red Cross workers could always be recognize

88、d,they created their own symbol.They chose a red cross on a white background.It is protected by the law.Sometimes we find that the red cross has been used as a decorative symbol or to represent first aid stations but this is actually wrong because using the red cross for anything other than the international organization is actually against the law.Even though we often associate a red cross with hospitals and medical treatment.In Australia,as in many countries,the recognized symbol for first aid and medical centers,in fact,is a white cross on a green background.