山东省滨州市博兴县第三中学2020届高三英语调研考试试题.doc

1、山东省滨州市博兴县第三中学2020届高三英语调研考试试题满分150分，时间120分钟第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. How much does the handkerchief cost?A. 16.00.B. 9.50.C. 6.50.2. What does the woman suggest the man do?A. Wait patien

2、tly.B. Go to the bank.C. Go and find the furniture. 3. What will the woman probably do?A. Water the plants.B. Wash the car.C. Have a rest. 4. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The man doesnt like pop music.B. The woman doesnt like pop music.C. The woman is quite young. 5. What do we know ab

3、out the woman?A. She is not sure how to use the mobile phone.B. She finds it pretty easy to use the mobile phone.C. She often leaves her mobile phone at home.第二节 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5) 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，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

4、两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A book.B. A film.C. The weather. 7. What is the mans opinion?A. The weather has been fine these days.B. The book must be interesting enough.C. The director should follow the story at least. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. Where does the conver

5、sation probably take place?A. At school.B. At a shop.C. In a restaurant. 9. How many hours will the woman work a week?A. 14.B. 20.C. 28.10. What could the man most probably be?A. An interviewer.B. A doctor.C. A teacher. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. Where is the speakers apartment?A. On the top floor.B. On a

6、 middle floor.C. On the ground floor.12. What is the apartment like?A. New.B. Well-furnished.C. Pretty small.13. What are the speakers doing next?A. Go to see the apartment.B. Get the apartment painted.C. Buy some furniture. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. Why does the man visit the garden?A. To get different

7、advice.B. To write an article on gardening.C. To help the woman clean the garden.15. What can we learn about the woman?A. She grows many plants herself.B. Her first garden is very big.C. She gets some plants from her friends.16. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Reporter

8、and gardener.B. Tourist and gardener.C. Professor and student. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Where did the speaker finish his last business before his honeymoon?A. In the US.B. In New Zealand.C. In Thailand.18. When would the speakers next job begin?A. In March.B. In February.C. In January.19. Where did the

9、 speakers wife go after the honeymoon?A. Christchurch.B. Los Angeles.C. Australia.20. What can we learn about the speaker?A. His wife lived in New Zealand.B. He went to Australia himself.C. He and his wife separated on February 18.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）资*源%库阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、

10、C、和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AWhats On?Electric Underground7:30pm1:00am Free at the Cyclops TheatreDo you know whos playing in your area? Were bringing you an exciting evening of live rock and pop music from the best local bands. Are you interested in becoming a musician and getting a recording contrac

11、t (合同)? If so, come early to the talk at 7:30pm by Jules Skye, a successful record producer. Hes going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce your music.Gee Whizz8:30pm-10:30pm Comedy at KaleidoscopeCome and see Gee Whizz perform. Hes the funniest stand-up comedian on the comedy

12、scene. This joyful show will please everyone, from the youngest to the oldest. Gee Whizz really knows how to make you laugh! Our bar is open from 7:00pm for drinks and snacks (快餐).Simons Workshop5:00pm-7:30pm Wednesdays at Victoria StageThis is a good chance for anyone who wants to learn how to do c

13、omedy. The workshop looks at every kind of comedy, and practices many different ways of making people laugh. Simon is a comedian and actor who has 10 years experience of teaching comedy. His workshops are exciting and fun. An evening with Simon will give you the confidence to be funny.Charlotte Ston

14、e8:00pm-11:00pm Pizza WorldFine food with beautiful jazz music; this is a great evening out. Charlotte Stone will perform songs from her new best-selling CD, with James Pickering on the piano. The menu is Italian, with excellent meat and fresh fish, pizzas and pasta (面食). Book early to get a table.

15、Our bar is open all day, and serves cocktails, coffee, beer, and white wine.21. Who can help you if you want to have your music produced?A. Gee Whizz. B. Jules Skye. C. Charlotte Stone. D. James Pickering.22. At which place can people of different ages enjoy a good laugh? A. The Cyclops Theatre. B.

16、Kaleidoscope. C. Victoria Stage. D. Pizza World.23. What do we know about Simons Workshop? A. It requires membership status. B. It lasts three hours each time. C. It is run by a comedy club. D. It is held every Wednesday. BMy first memory of volunteering was when I was 7 years old. I still recall th

17、at day: it was warm but breezy, everyone was in a good mood, and we finished ahead of schedule. Certainly, I was too young to do any heavy lifting, but I remember feeling a wave of emotion when we completed the project.To now, Im still addicted to that feeling. I still love giving back to the place

18、I now call home, the San Francisco Bay Area. Many animals shelters in California lack staff, including the City of Stockton Animal Shelter. My background is in marketing, and in my spare time, I act as webmaster to keep their website up to date.And with a love for animals, I recently just started at

19、 Rabbit Rescue as a rabbit socializer! I spend 2 hours a week hanging out with rabbits to make them perfect pets. From just sitting with them to get them used to humans or playing with them to give them exercise, it is the perfect excuse to get out and help animals in need!As you can tell, I have a

20、soft spot for animals. Even as a young child, I wanted to be the voice for them. As I grew older and gained more professional talents, skilled volunteering is where I found the greatest reward when using my marketing skills for good and playing with rabbitnow thats volunteer heaven!Many people do no

21、t want to bring work home. But what if you were using your” work” to help a cause! That is why I think skilled volunteering is so important. Countless nonprofit organizations do not have the budget to hire for every skill. With skilled volunteering, professionals can set aside a few hours a month fo

22、r specific tasks like graphic designing and accounting. Next time youre looking for a volunteer job, consider using your professional skills to make a difference!24. We can learn from the first paragraph that .A. The writer finished the work on scheduleB. The first memory of volunteering is still fr

23、eshC. The writer was old enough to lift heavy thingsD. It was rather cold on the first day of his volunteering25. In his free time, the writer .A. volunteers as a webmaster B. learns marketing skillsC. looks for a volunteer job D. works for a rabbit socializer26. In the writers eyes, he can find the

24、 greatest reward from _. A training rabbits B. helping animalsC. professional talents D. skilled volunteering27. In the last paragraph, the writer wants to tell us _.A . the ways to become a skilled volunteerB. the importance of skilled volunteeringC. how to use skills to make a differenceD. how to

25、spend our spare time CMany of us are used to hearing stories of people being pick-pocketed(扒窃) in busy places. But most of us are aware of the dangers, so we are safe-at least, we think we are.According to a BBC report, a growing number of thieves are trying to “hack(侵入) our minds weaknesses ” to ge

26、t their hands on our possessions.“In fact, the key requirement for a successful pickpocket isnt having quick fingers,” said the report. By using psychology, some pickpockets are taking advantage of the loop-holes(漏洞) in our brains.Our lack of ability to multitask is one of the most important loophol

27、es used by pickpockets, the report explains. While this can often be a good trait, allowing us to focus on the most important details in our surroundings. “a good trickster can use it against you,” said neuroscientist Suzana Martinez-Conde.“Its all about directing peoples attention toward something

28、else,” said James Brown, who studies the tricks of pick-pocketing. Confidence, the power of suggestion, and certain hand movements such as moving your hands in an arc(弧形) are all said to be things that fool us.Groups of pickpockets use a common trick designed to create a scene and confuse victims. T

29、he first gang member, a “blocker”, walks in front of the victim and suddenly bumps into them. A second member of the gang then bumps into both of them from behind and stages an argument with the “blocker”. In the confusion, both men steal what they can and pass it to a third thief who quickly runs o

30、ff with the stolen goods.Some thieves go even further to exploit(利用) our psychology by hanging out new signs reading “beware of pickpockets”. Since this is one of the last places people expect to be robbed, many check where their valuables are, giving away their location to thieves.But according to

31、Brown, as long as we dont daydream in public, we shouldnt be worried.“A street thief will avoid like the plague(瘟疫) people who are demonstrating(展现) a very open awareness of their environment,” he said. 28.According to the BBC report, the main strategy of a successful pick-pocket is _.A. to distract

32、 victimsB. to give themselves multiple tasks to doC. to used swift hand movementsD. to focus on the most important details29.When groups of pick-pockets use their common trick, _.A. it is the third thiefs task to steal what they can from the victimB. the victim usually doesnt dare to argue with them

33、C. Two members bump into the victim from different directions at the same timeD. the victim usually get confused and lets down his or her guard30.Why do some thieves hang out near signs saying like “beware of pick-pocketers”?A. They have a better chance of locating peoples valuables there.B. They th

34、ink it is more thrilling to steal in those areasC. Normally there are no police officers around.D. They dont know common peoples psychology.31.According to James Brown, which of the following types of person is more likely to be pick-pocketed? A. People who look weak. B. People who are walking slowl

35、y. C. People who are absent-minded. D. People who are alert to their surroundings. D Though there are about 400 languages from all over the world that are in danger of disappearing completely, Zoque Ayapaneco, a native Mexican language is considered the most likely to become extinct, because the onl

36、y two people in the world that speak it fluently do not talk to each other!And, its not because they live in different countries, states or even villages. In fact, Manuel Segovia and Isidro Velazquez, both in their 70s, live within 500 yards of each other, in the village of Ayapa in the Southern Mex

37、ican State of Tabasco. They, however, refuse to communicate because they simply dont have much in common. Segovia is apparently a little flank in nature while Velazquez is described as shy.Segovia was at least able to talk in Zoque Ayapanece with his brother until he passed away about 12 years ago,

38、and still manages to practice it with his family, especially his son Manuel, who for the last five years has been trying to learn it and hopes to become fluent enough to teach it to the next generation. Velazquez on the other hand, has not been heard speaking in the language with anybody.The two men

39、 say the language used to be widely spoken in the village, but the younger generation shunned it for fear of being laughed at, and it therefore began to die a slow death, as the elders passed away.Unless the two men get their acts together, the only way to hear the language will be to either listen

40、to Manuels not-so-fluent statement or see them talk in a documentary entitled “Lengua Muerta” (Dead Language) that is being filmed to capture Zoque Ayapaneco and 364 other native Mexican languages that are in a similar state.We sure hope Segovia and Velazquez soon find something common to talk about

41、. Maybe the fact is that the language is dying and that they should start encouraging and teaching the next generation together.32. What do we know about Zoque Ayapaneco?A. It will be dying out if no effective measures are taken.B. It will be popular in Mexico in the near future.C. It was widely use

42、d twelve years ago. D. It is a Southern American language.33. The underlined word “shunned” in Paragraph 4 probably means “_”. A. favoredB. identifiedC. were unwilling to learnD. protected34. From the passage, we can conclude that_.A. altogether 365 languages are becoming extinct in the world.B. Seg

43、ovia and Velazquez will communicate with each other soonC. the government cares a lot about the protection of Zoque AyapanecoD. we can hear the language from Manuel or documentary “ Lengua Muerta”35. Whats the main idea of the passage?A. Worlds endangered languages are being filmed.B. Villagers are

44、trying to protect their old language.C. An endangered language is spoken by only two people.D. There are a lot of languages in Mexico.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人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Many of us are so busy with work, school and home life that often there is no time left over to do som

45、ething that you enjoy. What follows are some ways to carve out that essential time you need to slow down, enjoy life and relax yourself. 36 . Try to save certain weeknights just for you. If others ask you to do things those nights, just tell them you have plans. Use the time for gardening, reading,

46、exercise, thinking or the ultimate luxury of doing nothing!Monthly Treat. 37 It could be on your lunch break, a weekend or it could be leaving work early. Maybe you get a spa treatment, go to see a movie, a haircut, play golf or whatever treat youre always thinking about but rarely get to. Schedule

47、it in and it will happen.Buy Tickets in Advance. Sports, theater, concerts or any other event you would enjoy. Schedule the plans with a friend later. 38 . 39 . Huh? Yes, many of us stay at work late on a regular basis. If this is you, make it a point to leave work exactly on time at least once a we

48、ek, if not more. And then enjoy that time! Leave work at work.Join a Group. Here are some ideas of groups that can allow you some time away from work and home: singing group, gardening group, astronomy society, book club, biking club, ski club, etc. What are you interested in? Strike while the iron

49、is hot. 40 . If you cant find a club, consider starting one yourself!A. Schedule a treat for yourself once a monthB. Listen to your favorite music!C. Look up a club in your area today and join!D. Having the tickets already in hand will force you to make it happen!E. Evenings with Yourself.F. Take an

50、 Adult Education ClassG. Leave Work on Time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；每小题1.5分，满分30分） When my son Gene was about 12 years old, I started helping him learn to 41 . I bought twenty chickens and asked him to 42 them. I told him that they would be his own chickens and we would 43 the eggs from

51、him. However, he would have to buy chicken 44 with the money he made from the eggs. Whatever money was 45 would be his to keep. Gene was 46 , thinking he would make his first 47 . After several weeks successful work, I began to 48 that egg production was going down. I 49 nothing about it. Then one n

52、ight, Gene told me he didnt have 50 money to buy the feed. He said the chickens had never 51 a meal and he could not figure out why some of them had stopped 52 eggs. Then I asked him if he had 53 the amount of feed he had given the chickens. He was 54 . It was like he did not think anyone would ever

53、 55 what he had done. After a long 56 , he said yes. He thought he would make more money if he gave them 57 food. I asked him, “Did you fool the chickens?” I was just astonished at the question in my own 58 .I was dumbfounded (惊呆) at the 59 of it. Yes, you can fool everyone else, but you cannot “foo

54、l the chickens,” because 60 , you will find out, as the saying goes, “What goes around comes around.”41. A. cook B. share C. count D. work42. A. take care of B. observe C. train D. play with43. A. save B. borrow C. buy D. keep44. A. nest B. soup C. meat D. feed45. A. given back B. picked up C. left

55、over D. brought in46. A. thrilled B. worried C. satisfied D. discouraged47. A. deal B. contribution C. fortune D. choice48. A. hear B. notice C. predict D. imagine49. A. said B. found C. thought D. recalled50. A. private B. honest C. pocket D. enough51. A. missed B. wasted C. enjoyed D. finished52.

56、A. hatching B. laying C. gathering D. hiding53. A. balanced B. checked out C. cut down D. measured54. A. delighted B. shocked C. tired D. disappointed55. A. forgive B. allow C. discuss D. know56. A. silence B. absence C. negotiation D. preparation57. A. heavy B. fresher C. less D. solid58. A. life B

57、. job C. case D. mind59. A. explanation B. significance C. trick D. example60. A. in this respect B. in the end C. in contrast D. in addition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。Dubai was a 6,000-person fishing village half a century ago. Since 1966, 61 oil was discovered ther

58、e, the population of Dubai has grown to 2.6 million. Over the years, it 62 . (become) a well-known tourist destination. 63 attracts tourists to Dubai are tax-free shopping, dry weather, excellent accommodations, delicious food and beaches that go on for miles. In fact, some foreigners come here only

59、 64 (experience) the shopping. There are dozens of shopping malls, 65 . (provide) every famous brand you can name. Those outdoor markets sell everything from spices (香料) to gold at fair prices.Choosing what places to visit in Dubai is difficult, because even the hotels there are also amazing 66 (att

60、ract). The Burj A1 Arab is considered one of the worlds best hotels, which is located on its own island, about 1,000 feet offshore from Dubai. Built 67 the shape of a ship, this hotel is still 68 (tall) than the Eiffel Tower and nearly as tall as the Empire State Building. Certainly, there are also

61、other great places of interest to visit.Indeed, travelling around this country will 69 (true) give you an amazing experience because of its interesting things 70 (offer) to all types of tourists.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)71.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作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处.每

62、处错误仅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() 并在其下面写出该加的词。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。 Three years ago I fail in an important exam in my life and became the student in an ordinary school. Disappointing as I felt at the shabby campus and the poor equ

63、ipment, I found the teachers patiently. Besides, I enjoyed the friendly atmosphere in class. I decided make the best of it. I worked hard but got along well with my teachers and classmate. Whenever I had difficulties, you were always available. Soon I became one of the most best students in my class

64、.My experience tells me that its not what you are given but how you make use of it whichdetermines who you are.第二节书面表达（满分25分) 假定你是李华，你校外教Mary回美国度假即将返回，给你发来e-mail，询问你希望她帮你从美国带什么礼物。请给她回复封电子邮件。要点如下：1询问度假情况；2希望得到什么礼物；3表达感谢。注意：1词数100左右；2可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Mary，I am so glad to know that you are returning

65、 to China after the holidays in the USA. Yours Li Hua 英语答案：第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）1-5 CACBA 6-10 BCCBA 11-15 ABABC 16-20 ACABB第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）21-23 BBD 24-27 BADB 28-31 ADAC 32-35 ACDC 36-40 EADGC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；每小题1.5分，满分30分）41-45 DACDC 46.-50ACBAD 51.-55ABCBD 56-60ACDBB 第二节 语法填

66、空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）61. when 62. has become63. What64. to experience65. providing66. attractions 67. in68. taller69. truly70. offered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)Three years ago I fail in an important exam in my life and became the student in an failed aordinary school. Disappointi

67、ng as I felt at the shabby campus and the poor equipment, DisappointedI found the teachers patiently. Besides, I enjoyed the friendly atmosphere in class. I patientdecided make the best of it. I worked hard but got along well with all my teachers and to andclassmate. Whenever I had difficulties, you

68、 were always available. Soon I became one of theclassmates theymost best students in my class.My experience tells me that its not what you are given but how you make use of it which thatdetermines who you are.第二节书面表达（满分25分)One possible version:Dear Mary,I am so glad to know that you are returning to

69、 China after the holidays in the USA. How is your holiday? You must have had great fun together with your family back in your motherland after working so long in China. I hope you can share your wonderful experiences with us afterwards.It is very kind of you to offer to buy gifts for me. I would qui

70、te appreciate it if you could buy me an English dictionary and several popular novels which/that sell well in your country. I am sure they will help me improve my English. I will also prepare a gift for you in return.Thanks again for your kindness, we are all looking forward to seeing you soon. Welc

71、ome back to our school!Best wishes. 听力原文第一节(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。Text 1W: I want this sweater and I think Ill take the handkerchief, too.M: All right. The sweater costs 9.50 and the handkerchief costs 6.50

72、. So the total is 16.Text 2M: I havent received the furniture I ordered yet. Maybe I should call to check on it.W: Dont worry. It takes at least a week to arrive.Text 3W: Its so hot today. I was going to wash the car and water the plants, but now I dont want to do anything.M: I agree. You should hav

73、e a rest.Text 4W: Pop music is really boring.M: I cant agree with you. Most young people enjoy it.W: Simply because they are too young.Text 5M: Mom, whats the trouble?W: I have read these instructions, but Im still not sure how to use my mobile phone .M: Actually, its pretty easy. First of all, dont

74、 forget to turn it on.W: Oh, thanks, Jack.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，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。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。现在，你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Text 6M: Oh, its so nice to be out of that cinema. It is so hot inside.W: T

75、errible, isnt it? Well, what do you think of Out of Africa?M: It is a good film, but not as good as the book. I think some of the story is missing in the film.W: Yes.M: The director should have at least tried to follow the story. With this film he left out some important people and even changed the

76、ending.W: Well, perhaps he thought he was improving the story, Tom.M: Perhaps he did, but I just dont think a film director has this right.听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。现在，你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Text 7M: Have you ever worked before, Ruth?W: No, Ive never got a job before.M: How old are you?W: Twenty.M: Are you int

77、erested in a part-time job?W: Yes, I am. And Im always hoping to get such a chance in your restaurant.M: Its very busy here in the evening. You have to work very hard and there is a lot of pressure.W: Thats no problem.M: Do you think you can be here at four oclock every afternoon?W: Ah, yes, I am al

78、ways on time.M: The hours are four to eight, Monday through Friday. Youll get six dollars an hour. Is it OK?W: Thats fine.M: Will you start tomorrow?W: Sure.听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。现在，你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Text 8W: My dear, theres no elevator!M: Thats all right. Well get used to it. Besides, it is quiet up

79、 there. Were a little further away from the street and traffic noise and theres no one living over us.W: Is the place well-furnished?M: Yes, its pretty bright there and big enough for our children to play.W: What about the kitchen?M: The stove and the refrigerator are in good condition, and I dont s

80、ee any loose electric wiring that could cause fire.W: Are the pipes all right?M: The pipelines seem OK, too. The toilet works well and the shower has hot water in winter from the solar energy.W: The place is OK. Lets go there and have a close look at it.听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16三个小题。现在，你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Text

81、 9M: Mrs White, thank you very much for allowing me to visit your wonderful garden. It really helps me a lot to write an article on gardening for my paper. Could you tell me when you became interested in gardening ?W: Well, I was always interested in wild flowers. In 1980, I read Margery Fishers boo

82、k College Garden Flowers, which was full of practical advice. But I was reading about plants that I didnt know, so I started to read as much as I could and get different writers advice.M: Hmm, now, what was your first garden like?W: It was a very tiny piece of land which came with my house in Harrow

83、 in West London.M: Do you grow many plants yourself?W: I dont grow many plants from seed, but I have several friends, and we often give each other plants. My garden is a place which often reminds me of so many people through the plants theyve given me.M: Ive learned a lot here. Thanks.听下面一段独白，回答第17至

84、第20四个小题。现在，你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Text 10One of the most exciting things Id like to do in my life is travel around the world.Last year, I returned to the US from an overseas business in Thailand. My plans were to get married and enjoy a honeymoon in New Zealand, until the end of January, when I had to beg

85、in my next job. However, at the last minute, I found out that my next job would not begin until March.So now I had an extra month available and since I had already been halfway around the world, the idea of an Australian tour came. My wife still had to go back to work after the honeymoon part of the trip, so I was planning on a tour myself.On February 8, my wife and I separated in Christchurch, New Zealand.She returned home to Los Angeles, and I continued going on to Australia alone.