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1、2011届高三级第二次阶段综合测试五校联考英语科试卷(全卷满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟 考试形式：闭卷) （选择题的答案全部涂填在答题卡上）I听说考试（以纸笔代替人机对话）（共两节；满分15分）（把答案写在答题卡上）第一节: Role play（角色扮演）你将听到一段对话，对话播放两遍，听完后，完成如下两个任务。（共小5题；每小题2分，满分10分）(I) Please ask two questions in English according to the Chinese tips.1. 这些票之间有什么不同？ 2. 谁能享受这种优惠（preferential treatment）?

2、 (II) Please answer three questions in English.1. How much is a full ticket? 2. Is the saver ticket the cheapest? 3. Who can visit all the scenic spots of this area? 第二节 Retelling （故事复述） 你将听到一段故事，故事播放两遍。听完故事后，按下面的线索，复述这个故事（你只需要在横线上填入合适的单词，每空不超过三个单词）。（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）生词：Oxford牛津 brilliant有才气的odd古怪的Wh

3、en I was 1._, my parents moved out of London to a small village in Oxford. I was the only Asian girl in my school and I 2._. A brilliant art teacher encouraged me to go to art college.On the day of my college interview in Bath, I woke up 3._ and something unexpected made me unable to go there and it

4、 was impossible for me to become a professional artist. Instead I went to Swenden. I told the woman next to me on the train about 4._and to my surprise she sent me an invitation a 5._ later. Now I am in charge of a very popular TV comedy program. II.语言知识应用 （共两节；满分45分）第一节: 完形填空 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下

5、面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1-15各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。Dad loved children. And he always wanted a _1_ family. Eventually, he got what he wanted with twelve children in the family. Without fail, he would show us off to visitors.Once, Dad _2_ presented the first three children in the family, Ann, Mary and Ernestin

6、e, to some visitors. Then he picked up a fourth child, and said, And this is our _3_ model, complete with all the improvements. And dont think that this is all; we are _4_ the 1953 model some time next month.But what he _5_ most was taking us out for a drive. On one occasion a man in a village we we

7、re passing through shouted _6_ that he had seen eleven people in our car, not _7_ Mum and Dad. _8_, Dad called out over his shoulder, You _9_ the second baby up from the front here, Mister.Another time, Dad told us this joke, though we were not sure then whether he was telling us the _10_. Mum, who

8、was a psychologist (心理学家), once went to give a lecture and left Dad in charge of the _11_. When Mum returned, she asked him if everything had been OK. He said everything was fine _12_ one of the children had been taught a lesson because he had been _13_. When he pointed at the child that had been _1

9、4_, Mum looked at him calmly and said, Thats not one of ours, dear. He _15_ next door.1. A. richB. lovelyC. closeD. large2. A. surprisinglyB. nervouslyC. kindlyD. proudly3. A. dearestB. smallestC. latestD. youngest4. A. orderingB. sellingC. expectingD. improving5. A. hatedB. enjoyedC. caredD. hoped6

10、. A. crazilyB. excitedlyC. curiouslyD. directly7. A. countingB. namingC. showingD. reaching8. A. ImmediatelyB. CarefullyC. AngrilyD. Easily9. A. sawB. missedC. forgetD. left10. A. truthB. storyC. adventureD. accident11. A. lectureB. houseC. officeD. activity12. A. even ifB. apart fromC. so thatD. ex

11、cept that13. A. troublesomeB. carelessC. activeD. quiet14. A. foundB. caughtC. punishedD. wounded15. A. goes toB. belongs toC. worksD. plays第二节 语法填空 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为l6-25的相应位置上。I was always told that the three Ps, patience, po

12、sitive thinking and perseverance, were a sure path 16_success.But this advice does not always work as planned. My high school maths exam is one example. The exam, 17_was originally to be held in our classroom, 18_(change) to the library at the last minute. This, 19_, didnt bother me because maths ha

13、d always been my strongest subject. I patiently walked to the library, took my seat and did some deep breathing to help relax 20_. But my mood changed quickly when I saw the first question. I had no idea how to do it. I tried to stay 21_(positive) and persevered 22_I finally found the solution. With

14、 the problem 23_(solve),I felt proud of my achievement.24_(fortunate),I then noticed that I had just 10 minutes left 25_ (complete) the rest.III.阅读 (共两节，满分50分)第节 阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)阅读下列短文，从2645 题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 AMy newly-rented small apartment was far away from the centre of Lon

15、don and it was becoming essential for me to find a job, so finally I spent a whole morning getting to town and putting my name down to be considered by London Transport for a job on the underground. They were looking for guards, not drivers. This suited me. I couldnt drive a car but thought that I c

16、ould probably guard a train, and perhaps continue to write my poems between stations. The writers Keats and Chekhov had been doctors. T.S. Eliot had worked in a bank and Wallace Stevens for an insurance company. Id be a subway guard. I could see myself being cheerful, useful, a good man in a crisis（

17、艰难危险时期）. Obviously Id be overqualified but I was willing to forget about that in return for a steady income and travel privileges those being particularly welcome to someone living a long way from the city centre.The next day I sat down, with almost a hundred other candidates, for the intelligence t

18、est. I must have done all right because after about half an hours wait I was sent into another room for a psychological test. This time there were only about fifty candidates. The interviewer sat at a desk. Candidates were signaled forward to occupy the seat opposite him when the previous occupant h

19、ad been dismissed, after a greater or shorter time. Obviously the long interviews were the more successful ones. Some of the interviews were as short as five minutes. Mine was the only one that lasted a minute and a half.I can remember the questions now: “Why did you leave your last job?” “Why did y

20、ou leave your job before that?” “And the one before that?” I cant recall my answers, except that they were short at first and grew progressively shorter. His closing statement, I thought, revealed a lack of sensitivity which helped to explain why as a psychologist, he had risen no higher than the un

21、derground railway. “Youve failed the psychological test and we are unable to offer you a position.”Failing to get that job was my low point. Or so I thought, believing that the work was easy. Actually, such jobs being a postman is another one I still desire demand exactly the sort of elementary yet

22、responsible awareness that the habitual dreamer is least qualified to give. But I was still far short of full self-understanding. I was also short of cash.26The writer applied for the job chiefly because _.Ahe wanted to work in the centre of London Bhe could no longer afford to live without oneChe w

23、as not interested in any other available job Dhe had received some suitable training27The writer thought he was overqualified for the job because _.Ahe often traveled undergroundBhe had written many poemsChe could deal with difficult situations Dhe had worked in a company28The length of his intervie

24、w meant that _.Ahe was not going to be offered the job Bhe had not done well in the intelligence testChe did not like the interviewer at all Dhe had little work experience to talk about29What does the writer realize now that he did not realize then?AHow unpleasant ordinary jobs can be. BHow difficul

25、t it is to be a poet.CHow unsuitable he was for the job.DHow badly he did in the interview.30Whats the writers opinion of the psychologist?A. He was very aggressive（有进取心的）. B. He was unhappy with his job.C. He was quite inefficient. D. He was rather unsympathetic. BNapoleon Bonaparte died on May 5,

26、1821, on the island of St. Helena off the coast of Africa. He was 51 years old at the time. When doctors examined Napoleons body, they said that the former emperor of France had died from cancer of the stomach. That was the cause of death recorded in the official report. However, other doctors disag

27、reed. One doctor who was present during the examination of the body said that Napoleon died of hepatitis（肝炎）. Other historians and medical experts have suggested that Napoleon died of syphilis（梅毒）, tuberculosis（肺结核）, or perhaps malaria. Now, after careful research, a British chemist thinks that Napo

28、leon might have been poisoned - not by a person, but by his wallpaper. Napoleon was sent to the island of St. Helena in 1815 after he lost the battle of Waterloo. He was a prisoner on the island. Although he had servants to attend to him, he had to live in one small building. St. Helena is a very we

29、t island, so the walls of the building were always covered with mold. Napoleon became ill from spending too much time inside his house. Almost constantly he had a fever, chills, and felt sick to his stomach. He often felt pain in his shoulders and in his side. His skin turned yellow. He got frequent

30、 headaches, and he would become dizzy and vomit. None of the medicine that the doctors gave Napoleon seemed to help. They were not sure what was the matter. Finally, Napoleon was too weak to leave the house. One night, while he was sleeping, he went into a coma （昏迷）and died.Many doctors who later re

31、viewed the reports of Napoleons illness found that the symptoms did not show a man who suffered from stomach cancer. It seemed obvious that Napoleon had died from some other cause. In 1961, a Swedish doctor examined some of Napoleons hair and found a high level of arsenic（砒霜）, a chemical poison. Was

32、 Napoleon murdered? It is doubtful. Arsenic was used in many types of medicine during Napoleons time, so he might have taken the arsenic as a cure for his illness. Then, in 1982, Dr. David Jones from England began to look into the mystery and suggested that Napoleon might have breathed in arsenic wh

33、ich was in the air of his house. In the 1700s and 1800s, arsenic was used to make a kind of green paint used on cloth and wallpaper. If the paint was used on a wet wall, the arsenic would go into the air. A person in the room might breathe that air. After studying the wallpaper in the room where Nap

34、oleon died, Dr. Jones found high levels of arsenic in the green paint on the walls.31. The passage says that . A. a British doctor thinks he has found the cause of Napoleons death B. many doctors have tried to guess the cause of Napoleons death C. Napoleon could have died from poison D. all of the a

35、bove32. Why did Napoleon live on St. Helena? A. He owned the island. B. He was a prisoner there. C. His family lived there. D. He liked the island.33. Napoleon suffered from the following symptoms except _. A. chills B. fever C dizziness D. bleeding34. The official report said that Napoleon died of_

36、. A. cancer B. a coma C. mold D. poison35. According to Dr. Jones, how did the arsenic probably get into Napoleons body? A. He ate it. B. He breathed it in. C. He touched it. D. He drank it.COne reaction to all the concern about tropical deforestation（砍伐森林） is a blank（茫然的） stare that asks the questi

37、on, Since I dont live there, what does it have to do with me? The answer is that your way of life, wherever you live in the world, is tied to the tropics in many ways. If you live in a house, wash your hair, eat fruits and vegetables, drink soda, or drive a car, you can be certain that you are affec

38、ted by the loss of tropical forests. Biologically, we are losing the richest regions on earth when, each minute, a piece of tropical forest, the size of ten city blocks, disappears. As many as five million species of plants, animals, and insects (40 to 50 percent of all living things) live there, an

39、d are being lost faster than they can be found and described. Their loss is immeasurable. Take rubber for example. For many uses, only natural rubber from trees will do. Synthetics are not good enough. Today over half the worlds commercial rubber is produced in Malaysia and Indonesia, while the Amaz

40、ons rubber industry produces much of the worlds four million tons. And rubber is an important material in making gloves, balloons, footwear and many sporting goods. Thousands of other tropical plants are valuable for their industrial use. Many scientists strongly believe that deforestation contribut

41、es to the greenhouse effect - or heating of the earth from increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. As we destroy forests, we lose their ability to change carbon dioxide into oxygen. Carbon dioxide levels could double within the next half-century, warming the earth by as much as 4.5 degrees. The

42、result? A partial melt-down of polar ice caps, raising sea levels as much as 24 feet; even 15 feet could threaten anyone living within 35 miles of the coast. Unbelievable? Maybe. But scientists warn that by the time we realise the severe effects of tropical deforestation, it will be 20 years too lat

43、e. Can tropical deforestation affect our everyday lives? Now, you should have got the answer.36. The underlined word synthetics probably means . A. natural rubber B. tropical materials C. man-made material D. commercial rubber37. In the last paragraph the author tries to . A. tell people how to avoi

44、d the tropical deforestation B. persuade people to buy something synthetic C. show us how important it is to protect the tropical forests D. let people realise the effect of tropical deforestation38. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true? A. The forests are losing their functi

45、on in turning carbon dioxide into oxygen. B. Many of our daily uses are related to the tropical forests. C. Tropical plants can be used to make industrial products. D. High carbon dioxide levels will make the earth warmer.39. The authors attitude towards the tropical deforestation is . A. puzzling B

46、. cold C. supporting D. opposed40. Which of the following might be the best title for the passage? A. Tropical Forests B. Saving the Tropical Forests C. Tropical Forests and Our Life D. The Greenhouse Effects W$w#w.k-s+5=u.c.o*mDChina has recently been faced with serious issues of product safety. In

47、 Panama, it is said that medicine made with a poisonous chemical sickened some people. A Chinese company had identified it as diethylamide glycol （ 化乙二醇）, a low cost substitute commonly used in automobile antifreeze（防冻剂）. Some countries have banned Chinese-made toothpaste containing diethylamide gly

48、col. China has now told companies to discontinue its use, even though it says the toothpaste is safe. Another industrial chemical, melamine, was found in wheat flour used to make pet food in North America. Thousands of dogs and cats became sick. The United States has restricted some imports of Chine

49、se seafood because they contained banned substance. And questions have been raised about other products, including childrens toys covered with lead paint. Chinese officials promised to provide the European Union, the biggest trading partner, with detailed reports on enforcement efforts against unsaf

50、e goods. Meglena Kuneva, commissioner (理事) for consumer protection of the European Union said China should have kept its promise. China recently closed three companies linked to the Panama and the pet food scare. And it dismissed the former head of its food and drug administration. He was found guil

51、ty of corruption (腐败) for approving unsafe drugs. This week, a conference of the State Council approved a proposed special measure on the supervision of food safety. The Xinhua News Agency said it calls for stronger controls over producers, greater responsibilities for government and more serious pu

52、nishment for illegal activities. But Chinese officials have accused some foreign media of overstating problems with goods made in China. They say food imports from the United States also fail inspection sometimes. Next Week, American and Chinese food safety officials are planning to hold 5 days of m

53、eetings in Beijing to discuss cooperation.41How many cases with safety problems are mentioned in the passage? ASix BFive CFour DThree 42How was Panama case dealt with afterwards? AThree companies linked to it were closed down. BThe former head of food and drug administration was removed from his pos

54、ition. CMore serious punishment was conducted for leaders linked to it. DBoth A and B. 43It can be implied but not clearly stated that _. AChinese- made toothpaste is safe Bthe safety of “made in China” is doubted Cthere are safety problems with one more Chinese products Dstronger control over Chine

55、se products is in need 44The passage is mainly about _. AChina is facing product safety problems Bmore controls are taken of Chinese goods Coverstated problems with Chinese goods DChina is losing its trade partners 45What does “it” refers to in the last but one paragraph? AChina BThe European Union

56、CChinese officials DThe Chinese company 第二节: 信息匹配 (共5小题, 每小题2分, 满分10分)请阅读下列应用文及其相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。（选E时，同时涂AB; 选F时，同时涂CD）请阅读下列不同类型汽车的信息：A. Toyota Electron-2006 (new): Toyotas new car is both powerful and economical. Using a combination of fuel and electricity this car will not only

57、save money on petrol bills, but it will also save the environment. Has air conditioner and leather seats. Price: $17,500B. BMW Series 7-2006 (new): Judged the Car of Year” by Wheels Magazine this is the best high-class car on the market. It is big enough for 5 people but is smooth and fast. Has all

58、the latest safety equipment and computer mapping system. Price: $84,900C. Porsche 911-2006 (new): This newest Porsche is packed with the latest safety equipment and engine technology. It can hold 2 people and the roof can come down automatically for you to enjoy the frest air. Has DVD entertainment

59、system and computer mapping system. Price: $72,000D. Chrysler Minibus-2005(second-hand): With its unique seating design, this vehicle can hold up to 14 people. Silver outside with black leather inside and in excellent condition. Has 2 automatic sliding doors plus DVD entertainment system. Price: $19

60、,200E. Ford Fairlane-1998(second-hand): With a traditional Ford design, this car is dark bule and is an ideal second car for the family. Mechanically in good condition. Has air conditioner and CD player. Price:$6,900F. Honda Civic-1996(second-hand): This small, white, two-door car is easy to park an

61、d cheap to run. Inside and outside both in excellent condition. It uses very little fuel and is the perfect car for city driving. Has CD player. Price:$2,500请阅读下列购车者的信息，然后匹配购车者与拟购买的汽车：46. Robert Anderson. Robert has just been appointed the manager of a large international company. He wants to get a

62、car that will impress his business colleagues yet is also suitable for transporting his wife and three children.47. Julie Sunderland. Julie has recently moved into the city where she is studying. She needs a car that is cheap to buy and run so she can get to university and to her part-time job.48. B

63、ill Woodwar. Bill is the coach of the local football team and needs a car that can take the players and equipment to and from their games.49. Mary Alderson. Marys rich dad promised he would buy her a new car for graduating from university. She wants something that is safe, that will allow her to enj

64、oy listening to music and show off to her friends.50. Kate Power. Kate needs to get a car to travel to her new job. But she feels guilty about the pollution she will cause so she wants a car that will do the least amount of harm to the environment.IV.写作 (共2节，满分40分)第一节 基础写作(共1小题，满分15分)【写作情景】假如你是李明，你跟

65、你的朋友Paul聊天，他表示学习压力很大，请你给他写封信，给他提一些建议。W$w#w.k-s+5=u.c.o*m【写作内容】1 将自己的问题告诉老师和同学，请求得到他们的帮助。2 不要总想着考试成绩，要多想想自己在哪些方面进步了，这样就会给自己自信。3 多做运动，运动可以帮助自己缓解压力，并且有助于睡眠。4 你对他的祝福。【写作要求】用五句话表达全部的内容，并组成一篇连贯的短文。（信的开头和结尾已给出，不计入句数。）【评分标准】句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章结构连贯。Dear Paul,I quite sympathize with you and understand the great

66、trouble you are suffering from.Yours sincerely,Li Ming第二节 读写任务 (共1小题,满分25分)阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。There is a growing debate about the most effective way for students to study. Traditionally studying alone was thought to be the best way to ensure good exam results. When studying alone you can f

67、ocus your mind better than when you are with others. You also have the freedom to choose what topic to study and when, as you dont need file agreement of others. Students that prefer to study alone often say that when they study with their classmates they waste a lot of time because the discussion i

68、s often about non-study topics such as television or holidays. In the last few years, however, more and more students have started studying in groups. There are several reasons many students prefer this method. First, they find that studying is more fun as they can share the experience with others r

69、ather than staying in their rooms. In groups, they can discuss the subject together and when something is not understood they can ask each other questions. They can use the knowledge of their classmates to help improve their own knowledge. Finally by discussing the topic they are able to both unders

70、tand and remember it better.【写作内容】 (1) 以约30个词概括短文的要点； (2) 以约120个词就“独自学习好还是与他人合作学习好”为主题发表看法，并包括如下要点： 你喜欢独自学习还是与他人合作学习； 根据你个人的学习经历，简述你的理由； 你的老师对你的学习方式的看法和建议； 你认为怎样的学习方式才能取得最佳的学习效果。【写作要求】1. 标题自定；2. 可以使用实例或其他论述方法支持你的论点，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文中的句子；【评分标准】概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。班别_ 学号_ 姓名_密 封 线 内 不 要 作 答2011届高

71、三级第二次阶段综合测试五校联考英语科答卷W$w#w.k-s+5=u.c.o*mI. 第一节: （共小5题；每小题2分，满分10分）(I) Please ask two questions in English according to the Chinese tips.1. 这些票之间有什么不同？_2. 谁能享受这种优惠（preferential treatment）? _（II） Please answer three questions in English.1. How much is a full ticket?_2. Is the saver ticket the cheapest?

72、_3. Who can visit all the scenic spots of this area?_第二节 Retelling 每空不超过三个单词）。（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）1._ 2._ 3._ 4._ 5._ II.语言知识应用第二节：语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）16._17._18._19._ 20._21._22._23._24._ 25._IV.写作(共2节，满分40分)第一节 基础写作(共1小题，满分15分)Dear Paul,I quite sympathize with you and understand the great troubl

73、e you are suffering from._Yours sincerely,Li Ming第二节 读写任务 (共1小题,满分25分)_ W$w#w.k-s+5=u.c.o*m2011届高三级第二次阶段综合测试五校联考英语科答案I听说考试（以纸笔代人机对对话）（共两节；满分15分）第一节: （I） 1. What are the differences between these tickets?2. Who can enjoy this preferential treatment ?（II）Please answer three questions in English.1. 130

74、 Yuan per person.2. NO, it isnt.(because it is 105 Yuan per person and the special ticket is the cheapest.)3. A person who has a full price ticket can visit all the scenic spots of this area.第二节 Retelling （故事复述）1. 12 /twelve 2. felt lonely. 3. late 4.what had happened 5. week II.语言知识应用 （共两节；满分45分）第一

75、节: 完形填空 1-5 DDCCB 6-10 BAABA 11-15 第二节 16.to 17.which 18.was changed 19.however 20.myself21.positive 22.until 23.solved 24.Unfortunately 25 to completeIII.阅读 第节 26-30 BCACD 31-35 DBDAB 36-40 CCADC 41-45 BDBAA第二节: 46-50 BFDCAIV.写作 第一节 【参考范文】Dear Paul,I quite sympathize with you and understand the gre

76、at trouble you are suffering from. I suggest you communicate your trouble to your teachers and classmates so as to get help from them. You are not supposed to think about your exams all the time, which only makes you more stressed out. Instead, you should think about the progress you have made in yo

77、ur study, which will surely increase your own confidence. In addition, I advise you to do more exercise in your spare time to relieve your stress, because sports will also help you sleep better at night.I hope you will get out of your trouble sooner and live happily. Yours sincerely, Li Ming第二节 读写任务

78、 (共1小题,满分25分)参考范文：The Best Way to Learn The article compares the benefits of studying alone to those of studying in groups. Studying alone allows students to remain focused and avoid interruption, while group study creates a more enjoyable learning environment. Personally, I prefer to study alone. I

79、 find studying alone more challenging and exciting. Each time I come up with an idea after long time thinking, I feel a great sense of achievement. Studying alone also allows me to develop independent thinking which is a very important skill I need as I grow older and must solve the problems myself

80、without the help of parents and teachers. Our teachers often encourage us to study in groups. I enjoy my friends company, but in group study, I find we spend far less time studying and more time playing games and having fun. It is for these reasons that I believe the most effective way to learn new

81、knowledge is by studying alone. The Best Way to Learn The article compares the benefits of studying alone to those of studying in groups. Studying alone allows students to remain focused and avoid interruption, while group study creates a more enjoyable learning environment. Personally, I like study

82、ing in groups. When studying in groups, we can learn from each other, share our experiences in solving difficult problems and learn more in less time.In the past, I seldom had the confidence to discuss study topics with my classmates. I also had little enthusiasm for studying as I found it to be ver

83、y boring. But following my teachers advice I joined a study group and to my surprise my performance in class improved greatly. Studying became more enjoyable and something I looked forward to doing as I was able to learn from as well as help others. So for me, studying in groups is by far the most e

84、ffective way to learn.W$w#w.k-s+5=u.c.o*m附录音原文Text 1W: OK. Its your turn. What kind of ticket would you like?M: How many types of tickets are there?W: There are three kinds of tickets: full price ticket, saver ticket and special ticket for single scenic spots.M. Is there any different among them?W:

85、Sure.M: Can you tell me about them in detail?W: If you have a full price ticket, you can visit all the scenic spots of this area.M: How about the price? Is it very expensive?W: Compared with other kinds of tickets. The price of it is higher.M: How much is it?W: 130 Yuan per person.M: How about the s

86、aver ticket?W: It is 105 Yuan per person.M: Who can enjoy this preferential treatment?W: The old, the disabled and student will receive a discount of 20%.M: What about the last one?W: There are two kinds of this ticket. 60 yuan per person and 20 yuan per person.M: What is the difference between them

87、?W: You can visit different scenic spots with different tickets.M: OK. The last one interests me a lot.W: You can get more information about them from this list. Here you are.Text 2When I was 12, my parents moved out of London to a small village in Oxford. I was the only Asian girl in my school, and

88、 I suddenly felt a bit lonely. Luckily, I had a brilliant art teacher who encouraged me to go to art college.However, on the day of my college interview in Bath, I woke up late. I left the house wearing two odd shoes and didnt notice that my bottle of chocolate milk had poured all over the painting

89、in my bag. Then when I finally got to the station, I got on the wrong train. Who knows, if I had gone to Bath that day, I might have become a professional artist. But I went to Swenden instead. I told the woman next to me on the train about what had happened, and she suddenly cried with laughter. It

90、 turned out she was a producer of a comedy program on the radio. To cut a long story short, I got an invitation a week later to attend an interview for the show, and the rest, as they say, is history. I am very lucky my life has been full of happy accidents. Now I am in charge of a very popular TV comedy program.