新疆喀什市第六中学2021-2022学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、喀什第六中学2021-2022学年度第一学期期中考试高二英语（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分）注意事项：1本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分。答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）做题时，请先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5

2、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. Whats the man doing?A. Making bed.B. Writing an article.C. Watching TV.2. Why didnt the man take notes?A. He didnt have the class.B. He couldnt hear clearly.C. He couldnt see the board.3. What is the woma

3、n?A. A research assistant.B. A shop assistant.C. A scientist.4. What will the man do next?A. Park his car.B. Move his car.C. Repair his car.5. What will the speakers probably do next?A. Go to a local restaurant.B. Celebrate a birthday.C. Surf online.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

4、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，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What shape is the mans car like?A. A bird.B. An apple.C. A banana.7. Who were excited when seeing the car?A. The mans parents.B. The mans children.C. The mans friends.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

5、8. Why does the woman ask the man about his friend?A. To say hello to him.B. To get some free tickets.C. To get a part-time job.9. What does “dont push your luck” mean?A. Dont ask for too much.B. Bad luck often brings good luck.C. Desire has no rest.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. How many flights are there fr

6、om Amsterdam to Vienna in a week?A. 5. B. 6. C. 10.11. What kind of ticket does the man consult about?A. A one-way ticket.B. A return ticket.C. An economy class ticket.12. What money will the man pay for the ticket?A. In dollars.B. In RMB.C. In euros.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What job is the man doing?A.

7、 Designing buildings.B. Testing equipment.C. Cleaning windows.14. What does the man think of his job?A. Dangerous.B. Interesting.C. Stressful.15. How long does it take them to finish the whole building?A. 3 weeks.B. 2 months.C. 3 months.16. Why does the man NOT get a regular job instead?A. This job

8、is challenging.B. This job is well paid.C. This job is relaxing.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. How does Christy Brown draw pictures?A. With his mouth.B. With his right foot.C. With his left foot.18. What does Stevie Wonder do?A. A painter.B. A writer.C. A songwriter.19. Whats common among the three people me

9、ntioned?A. They dont believe in God but themselves.B. They have “weak” bodies with “strong” minds.C. They want to live a common life.20. What does the speaker want to tell us?A. Disabled persons can also be the winners of the life.B. Genius only means hardwork all ones life.C. One tree does not make

10、 a forest.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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AAlabama: Priesters PecansDessert in the South basically starts and ends with an ooey-gooey pecan (核桃) pie. Especially in Alabama, where the pecan is the official state nut. While there are plenty of farms that

11、 pick and package pecans, perhaps the most famous is Priesters, a family-run business thats been supplying Alabama with its favorite nuts for over seven decades.Alaska: Salmon jerkyForget beef jerky (肉干) - in Alaska, its all about the salmon jerky. Home to five different species of the flavorful fis

12、h (king, red, pink, silver, and chum), the northernmost state produces nearly one-third of the wild salmon consumed around the world. Bonus: Salmon is one of the seven healthiest fish you can eat.Arizona: Saguaro cactusThe largest cactus (仙人掌) in the United States, the saguaro cactus is found only i

13、n Arizonas Sonoran Desert. Living to be up to 200 years old, the cacti, whose flower is also the states flower, are generally around 30 feet tall and can grow unlimited arms. Want to see for yourself? Visit one of these 10 outstanding desert escapes in America.California: Wine GuideIt isnt called “W

14、ine Country” for no reason. Northern California, specifically Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley, produce over 60,000 registered wine labels, making vino (酒类产品) the states most valuable agricultural product. If youre looking for the most popular varietals (优质酿酒葡萄汁)，the top two frequently planted grapes a

15、re chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon.21. How long has the Priesters farm lasted?A. About 7 years.B. About 30 years.C. About 70 years.D. About 200 years.22. Which state is famous for salmon?A. Alaska. B. Arizona.C. Alabama.D. California.23. Where does the text probably come from?A. A library guide. B

16、. A news report.C. A project handbook. D. A travel guide.BMy wife and I were at a crowded grocery store not long ago. It was a weekday evening, cold and wet-and tense. People were carelessly blocking aisles, complaining and cutting one another off with their carts.Things got worse at the checkout li

17、ne. The cashier scanned a mans discount card, but he misread the savings on her screen as an additional charge. He decided she was acting deliberately and began to argue.“She is being spiteful (恶意的) !” he yelled. “This is unbelievable.”Other customers looked away as the cashier tried to reason with

18、him. She called a manager, who accompanied him to customer service. Shaken, she moved to the next customer in line.Weve all witnessed uncomfortable scenes like this in public places. The grocery scene was another example of how our trust in others has eroded. But it was also a teachable moment on ho

19、w we can rebuild our faith-starting with just one person.Back at the grocery store, my wife and I reached our uneasy cashier. I grabbed a bottle of water from a nearby cooler and handed it to her. “We felt bad about how that man treated you and wanted to buy this for you.” I said. Her face lit up, a

20、nd we talked as she scanned our items. She told us she had been working that evening through severe foot pain and would be having surgery later that week. We wished her well in her recovery, and she thanked us as we left.Those are the balancing acts, the moments of responding social and emotional pa

21、in with healing, which will add up to restore trust among people. You can start that pattern in someone elses life, even in a place as ordinary as the neighborhood grocery store.24. Why did the man at the checkout line argue with the cashier?A. The cashier called a manager to help her.B. Someone jum

22、ped the queue waiting to check out.C. There was something wrong with his discount card.D. He believed the cashier charged him more on purpose.25. The underlined word “eroded” in Paragraph 5 probably means _.A. changed.B. increased.C. faded.D. formed.26. The author bought a bottle of water for the ca

23、shier because _.A. he thought the cashier might feel a little bit thirstyB. he knew she had gone through much trouble recentlyC. he wanted to restore the trust between her and the manD. he wanted to comfort her after the terrible experience just now27. The last paragraph in the passage is intended t

24、o _.A. add a warningB. make a suggestionC. introduce a topicD. present an argumentCOne of the most important things in the world is friendship. In order to have friends, you have to be a friend. But how can you be a good friend at school？Listen - Listen when they are talking. Dont say anything unles

25、s they ask you a question. Sometimes its not necessary for you to have anything to say; they just need someone to talk to about their feelingsHelp them - If your friend is ever in need of something, be there to help them. You should try to put them first, but make sure you dont do everything they wa

26、nt you to do. Try to take an extra pencil or pen with you to classes in case they forget one. Have a little extra money in your pocket in case they forget something they needBe there for them - Be there for your friends to help make them feel better in hard times. Marilyn Monroe, a famous U.S. actor

27、, once said, “I often make mistakes. Sometimes I am out of control, but if you cant stay with me at my worst, you are sure not to deserve to be with me at my best.” Always remember this! If you dont want to stay with your friends when theyre in hard times, then you dont deserve to be with them when

28、theyre having a good time!Make plans - Try to make plans with your friends. Go shopping, go for ice cream, have a party, go to a movie and so on. Take time to know each other even better by doing something you both enjoy. By planning things together, you both can have a good time. And youll remember

29、 these things when youre all old!28. What should you do while your friend is talking to you about his or her feelings?A. give him or her some advice.B. calm him or her down.C. just listen unless asked.D. share your feelings as well.29. What should we do when we provide help for our friends?A. put th

30、em before ourselves.B. try to do everything for them.C. change their bad habits first.D. ignore their faults.30. What can we learn from Marilyn Monroes words？A. Life without a friend is deathB. A friend is easier lost than foundC. A man is known by his friendsD. A friend in need is a friend indeed31

31、. What is probably the best title for the test？A. How to find a good friendB. How to be a good friendC. How to help friends in troubleD. How to make more friendsDEven plant can run a fever, especially when theyre under attack by insects or disease. But unlike human, plants can have their temperature

32、 taken from 3,000 feet away straight up. A decade ago, adopting the infrared（红外线）scanning technology developed for military purposes and other satellites, physicist Stephen Paley came up with a quick way to take the temperature of crops to determine which ones are under stress. The goal was to let f

33、armers precisely（精确的）target pesticide（杀虫剂）spraying rather than rain poison on a whole field, which always includes plants that dont have pest problemsEven better, Paleys Remote Scanning Services Company could detect crop problems before they became visible to the eye. Fixed on a plane flown at 3,000

34、 feet at night, an infrared scanner measured the heat sent out by crops. The data were transformed into a colorcoded map showing where plants were running fevers. Farmers could then spotspray, using 50 to 70 percent less pesticide that they otherwise wouldThe bad news is that Paleys company closed d

35、own in 1984, after only three years. Farmers resisted the new technology and longterm supporters were hard to find. But with the renewed concern about pesticides on produce and refinements（改进）in infrared scanning, Paley hopes to get back into operation. Agriculture experts have no doubt that the tec

36、hnology works. This technique can be used on 75 percent of agricultural land in the United States, says George Oerther of Texas A& M, who recently retired from the Department of Agriculture, thinks remote infrared crop scanning could be adopted by the end of the decade. But only if Paley finds the f

37、inancial support which he failed to obtain 10years ago32. Plants will give out an increased amount of heat when they are A. facing an infrared scanner.B. sprayed with pesticides.C. exposed to extreme sun rays.D. in poor physical condition.33. In order to apply pesticide spraying precisely, we can us

38、e infrared scanning to A. draw a colorcoded map.B. evaluate the damage to the crops.C. locate the problem area.D. measure the size of the affected area.34. The application of infrared scanning technology to agriculture met with some difficulties of A. the lack of official support.B. its high cost.C.

39、 the lack of financial support.D. its failure to help increase production.35. Infrared scanning technology may be brought back into operation because of A. full support from agricultural experts.B. growing concern about the over use of pesticides on crops.C. the desire of farmers to improve the qual

40、ity of their produce.D. the forceful promotion by the Department of Agriculture.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处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Lead has proved to be a useful metal.36It goes into car batteries and also helps make bright pigments, used to paint walls, metal work and toys.37In the

41、worst cases it causes comas（昏迷）and death. More often its effects are slow but harmful. Research shows that lead is a threat to little babies, who are most likely to take in dust and paint chips that contain lead. Their brains can be easily harmed.38The dangers of lead have long been known. American

42、banned it from paint 40 years ago, and by the late 1990s leaded petrol had been stopped gradually in almost all rich countries. But the effects continue to exist.39The situation is more alarming in the poor world, where the use of lead-based paints is spreading. As people in Asia and Africa become r

43、icher, they start to decorate their homes, but the paint they use, even from pots labeled lead-free,often contains it.It is neither difficult nor expensive to stop using lead.40And industrial use is no exception, because the contamination（污染物）spreads and industrial paint inevitably finds its way int

44、o the consumer market. Yet only four sub-Saharan African countries have formally placed bans and local factories are often unaware of the harm that lead causes.A. Yet lead is also a poison.B. It turns up everywhere.C. All countries should ban lead in paint.D. Half a million American children are dia

45、gnosed with lead poisoning.E. There is no excuse for poor countries to repeat the mistake of rich ones.F. Taking some simple precautions can help protect you and your family from lead exposure.G. But only years after exposure are the results apparent in lower IQ and learning disabilities.第三部分 语言知识运用

46、（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和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Being good at something and having a passion for it are not enough. Success 41 fundamentally on our view of ourselves and of the 42 in our lives.When twelve-year-old John Wilson walked into his chemistry class on a ra

47、iny day in 1931, he had no way of knowing that his life was to change completely. The class experiment that day was to 43 how heating a container of water would bring air bubbling(冒泡)to the surface. 44 , the container the teacher gave Wilson to heat 45 held something more volatile(易挥发的)than water. W

48、hen Wilson heated it, the container 46 , leaving Wilson blinded in both eyes.When Wilson returned home from hospital two months later, his parents attempted to find a way to deal with the catastrophe that had 47 their lives. But Wilson did not regard the accident as catastrophic. He learned braille(

49、盲文)quickly and continued his education at Worcester College for the Blind. There, he not only did well as a student but also became a（n） 48 public speaker.Later, he worked in Africa, where many people suffered from 49 for lack of proper treatment. For him, it was one thing to 50 his own fate of bein

50、g blind and quite another to allow something to continue 51 it could be fixed so easily. This moved him to action. And tens of millions in Africa and Asia can see because of the 52 Wilson made to preventing the preventable.Wilson received several international 53 for his great contributions. He lost

51、 his sight but found a 54 . He proved that its not what happens to us that 55 our lives its what we make of what happens.41AdependsBholdsCkeepsDreflects42AdilemmasBaccidentsCeventsDsteps43AdirectBshowCadvocateDdeclare44AAnywayBMoreoverCSomehowDThus45AmistakenlyBcasuallyCamazinglyDclumsily46AeruptedB

52、explodedCemptiedDexposed47Asubmitted toBcatered forCimpressed onDhappened to48AaccomplishedBcrucialCspecificDinnocent49AdeafnessBdepressionCblindnessDspeechlessness50AdecideBabandonCcontrolDaccept51AuntilBwhenCunlessDbefore52AoppositionBadjustmentsCcommitmentDlimitations53AscholarshipsBrewardsCaward

53、sDbonuses54AfortuneBrecipeCdreamDvision55AdistinguishesBdeterminesCclaimsDlimits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。Our bodies can be younger or older than our actual age 56 (depend) upon diet, lifestyle choices and physical activity. This is called biological(生理的)age, 57 could

54、be different from the age on your drivers license, which 58 (call) chronological(时间的)age. 59 recent study of over 900 adults who were tracked for 12 years, from ages 26-38, 60 (show) that people who were aging faster, meaning that their biological age was higher than their chronological age, were no

55、t as healthy or 61 (physical) fit. This group was also more likely 62 (have) cognitive decline（认知衰退）and was at a 63 （great）risk for age-related health conditions.A growing body of research proves that the keys to aging successfully are a 64 （combine）of exercising regularly, keeping busy with life, a

56、nd maintaining a healthy diet with nutritious foods. These three key elements could contribute 65 aging gracefully, and successfully, too.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）假定你是李华，希望通过外籍老师John找一位英语笔友。请写一封信，描述一下你理想中笔友的条件，并说明为什么选这样的笔友。具体条件包括：1.年龄；2.性别；3.爱好（旅游、运动、养宠物等）。注意：1.词数80左右；2.开头和结尾已为你写好，不计人总词数；3.可以适当增加

57、细节，以使行文连贯。Dear John,Im writing to ask whether you are able to do me a favour._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。Last Saturday, David was taking a walk in the park near his home when he noticed a woman with a boy of about eight years old. When David passed them, he heard th

58、e woman yell, “How stupid you are! Youre good at nothing.” David stopped and looked at the little boy. The boy said nothing. He just stood there, looking upset.David was reminded of his English teacher Mrs. Brown in middle school. After he entered middle school, David lacked self-confidence because

59、he was often made fun of by others.He was told that he was good at nothing, which David believed. But one day it all changed.In an English writing class, Mrs. Brown asked them to read a novel and write a new essay for the novel after finishing reading. A few days later, David handed in his story. He

60、 didnt give it much thought. But the next day, to his surprise, the comment “well done” from Mrs. Brown came into view the moment he turned to the page where the story was written.When David saw that, he almost burst into tears. He never expected to be praised one day. He suddenly gained some self-c

61、onfidence.That day, after he returned home he wrote a short story and gave it to Mrs. Brown the next morning. And again he was praised.David became very interested in writing. He often wrote short stories and asked Mrs. Brown to read and correct them for him. Mrs. Brown always pointed out the mistak

62、es he had made and gave him good advice to improve them. One year later, David joined the school newspaper and became an editor of it. He was no longer the boy who lacked self-confidence. He gained his confidence and was hopeful about his future.He succeeded in entering college and kept writing. Sev

63、eral years after graduating from college, he had his first book published. With more books coming out, he became famous as a writer in his country. And he owed his success to Mrs. Browns encouragement. Without her encouragement, his life might be very different now.Paragraph 1:Inspired by his own li

64、fe story, David decided to do something for that boy._Paragraph 2:The mother was ashamed when she heard that. She realized that she shouldnt have called her son stupid, which would make him lose confidence in himself. So she said, “Thank you for your advice. Ill never say such things to him again. I

65、nstead, Ill find out what hes good at and encourage him.” The woman then left with the boy. Looking at the back of the boy, David felt happy, hoping his action could make some confidence to the boy.注意：1.续写词数应为80左右；2.请按格式作答.高二英语12345678910 B C A B C C B B A B 11121314151617181920B C C BC BC C B A2122

66、2324252627282930 C A D DC D B C A D31323334353637383940 BD CCB B A GDC41424344454647484950 A C B C A B D ACD5152535455 B CC D B 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）【答案】56.depending57.which58.is called59.A60.showed61.physically62.to have63.greaterbination65.to 【解析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了生理年龄高于实际年龄的人衰老的速度更快以及延缓衰老的几个关键因素。56.

67、考查非谓语动词。句意：我们的身体可能比实际年龄更年轻，也可能比实际年龄更老，这取决于我们的饮食、生活方式和体育活动。Our bodies与depend之间是逻辑上的主谓关系，表示主动，用现在分词作状语，故填depending。57.考查非限定性定语从句。句意：这叫作生理年龄,不同于你驾照上的实际年龄。先行词为biological age，关系词在从句中作主语，故填which。58.考查时态语态。句意同上，which指代的是先行词the age on your drivers license，与call之间是被动关系，且为客观事实，所以用一般现在时的被动语态，故填is called。59.考查冠

68、词。句意：最近的一项研究对900多名成年人进行了为期12年的跟踪调查，他们的年龄从26岁到38岁不等。研究显示，那些衰老速度更快的人，也就是他们的生理年龄高于实际年龄的人，健康状况或身体状况都不那么好。study表示“研究”时是可数名词，此处泛指“一项研究”，故填A。60.考查时态。句意同上，事情发生在过去，应该用一般过去时，故填showed。61.考查副词。句意同上，修饰形容词fit用副词，故填physically。62.考查固定搭配。句意：这组人也更有可能出现认知能力下降，并且患上与年龄有关的健康问题的风险更大。be likely to do表示“有可能”，故填to have。63.考查形

69、容词比较级。句意同上，此处有一个隐晦的比较意义，是这组人与其他人的比较，故填greater。64.考查名词。句意：越来越多的研究证明，延缓衰老的关键是经常锻炼，保持忙碌的生活，保持健康的饮食这三者的结合。acombination of表示“与的结合”，故填combination。65.考查固定短语。句意：这三个关键因素可能有助于优雅地老去和延缓衰老。contribute to表示“有助于”，故填to。第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节 (满分15分)【参考范文】One possible version:Why Should We Learn EnglishDear friends，It

70、 is known to all that English is the most widely used language in the world. There are many advantages for us to learn English.Firstly, it will not only help us enter an ideal university but also make us become more competitive. A good command of English will help us find a good job more easily. Sec

71、ondly, with the help of English we can get a better understanding of foreign cultures. Thirdly, we can relax ourselves and give colour to life by listening to English songs and watching English movies.In brief, learning English is necessary and we should learn it.Thats all. Thank you.第二节 (满分25分)【参考范

72、文】Ali looked up and saw the other boys rushing ahead. Refusing to give up at this point, he jumped to his feet and ran as fast as he could. He dashed across the finishing line and won the fourth prize. Thinking he would let her sister down. Ali couldnt help sobbing. Just then he suddenly heard the a

73、nnouncement from the broadcast that he won the third prize as the runner who collided with Ali was disqualified for breaking the rule. Holding the shoes close to his chest during the award ceremony, Ali felt overjoyed and relieved as he eventually won the shoes for his sister.Paragraph 2Filled with

74、pleasure, Ali walked home quickly. He could not wait to see his sister and share the good news. “Zahra, see what I have got for you.” Ali said excitedly, taking the prize out of his bag with his trembling hands. So thrilled was she that she threw herself at Ali. “Thank you! Ali.” Tears of joy welled

75、 up in their eyes as the brother and the sister hugged tightly together.听力原文Text 1W: You should go to bed.M: I will as soon as I finish this article.Text 2M: Can I borrow your class notes?W: Sure, but didnt you take any down?M: I couldnt really see the board.Text 3M: So you work in Kobe. What do you

76、 do there?W: Im an assistant at a research laboratory.M: Oh, that sounds important.W: Its not really.Text 4M: Oh, really? Isnt this spot D406?W: No, its D407, which is my parking space.M: Im sorry, I must have been confused. Ill move my car right away.Text 5W: Devi, have you thought about where you

77、would like to go on Friday for your birthday?M: I am not sure. I dont know that many restaurants around here.W: You know, we could look online at the local Internet sites.M: Good. Lets take a look!Text 6M: I am really really proud of my car. I spent two years turning it into a giant banana. And it c

78、ost me $ 25,000.W: Id like to know whats the best thing about the car.M: Um. the best thing is when my children saw it. They were so excited. Look at the photos. They hold their hands up in the car.W: You are inspired by a banana?M: Yea, I think the banana shape was perfect for a car.Text 7W: Pardon

79、 me, Jason, do you still have a friend who works at the cinema?M: Yes, I do. He is a great guy.W: Can he get us some free tickets?M: Only if he is working at the box office tonight.W: Maybe he can get us some free food too.M: Dont push your luck.W: I am sorry, what does “dont push your luck” mean?M:

80、 It means dont ask for too much. He cant give it away for free. Understand?W: I understand.M: If my friend was the CEO, I am sure he could help us, but he is only a part-time worker.Text 8W: Good morning, Sir.M: Oh, hello. I wonder if you could help me. Do you have any flights from Amsterdam to Vien

81、na and back?W: Yes, we have a flight every day, every morning to be exact, except on Saturdays.M: So the flight does operate on Sundays?W: Yes, it does.M: Oh, great. And what time does the flight leave, please?W: Hold on. It leaves at 4:52, thats flight number KL 255, and it arrives in Vienna at 9:4

82、5.M: Nine forty-five. Great. OK. And how much is a return ticket, please?W: You want Amsterdam to Vienna return price, do you?M: Yes, thats right.W: Can you wait a moment?M: Yeah, sure.W: The price of the return ticket is 400 Eurs.M: 400 Eurs. Right, thanks very much.W: Youre very welcome. Goodbye.T

83、ext 9W: Now let me introduce our Dipak Ghal.M: My job is keeping the building clean. Its more than 2,700 feet, certainly not a job for the weak hearts.W: But if you come over here, take a look over the edge, I think you might change your mind.M: Actuall, I had never seen a building even half this he

84、ight before, let alone climbed one.W: What do you think of the job?M: The work is interesting, but the view is beautiful.W: How long will it take you to finish the cleaning?M: It will take us three months to clean each and every window and then we start all over again.W: Safety comes first.M: Yea. W

85、e trust our equipment, and ropes are checked and double checked. My mom always asks me why I do this, and says it looks dangerous. She wants me to come back and get a regular job, but I tell them no, no, no. I like it. 16 And this is a good living.Text 10W: In the art world, many artists with “weak”

86、 bodies have shown us a “strong” power in their works. Take Frida Kahlo for example. She was a healthy girl until she was knocked down by a bus at the age of 12. Much of her body was seriously hurt, but her mind wasnt. In her paintings, we can feel her strong love of art and life. Another example is

87、 Christy Brown. He was born in bad health, and the only part of his body that could move was his left foot. However, using his only foot, he still was able to write and draw wonderfully. In his diary, Brown wrote what happened in his life and how he began to draw pictures with his left foot. And don

88、t forget Stevie Wonder. He became blind soon after he was born, but he is now a popular singer and songwriter. These artists with “weak” bodies bring us many good things and much hope with their “strong” minds. Their stories tell us that the most important thing in life is not what we have, but what we make of it.