江苏省苏州市相城区陆慕高级中学2021届高三第一学期阶段性诊断测试英语试卷 WORD版含答案.doc

1、20202021学年第一学期阶段性诊断测试高 三 英 语( 考试时间120分钟，满分150分 )注意事项：1. 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)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，

2、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 conversation mainly about?A. Traffic rules.B. A driving test.C. Learning problems.2. How many people are going to the picnic?A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.3. How will the speakers go?A. By horse.B. By car.C. On foot.4. Where does the conversation take place

3、?A. In the park.B. At a bank.C. In the office.5. What can you tell from what the woman says?A. She is quite well today.B. Something is wrong with her health.C. She is not talkative at all.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

4、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 surprised the woman?A. The trash in the river.B. Dirty river banks.C. Many people beside the river.7. What will the speakers do?A. Pick up the trash.B. Teach people about recycling.C. Hold a swimming contest.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What can we know a

5、bout the man?A. Hes kind-hearted.B. Hes useless.C. Hes hesitant.9. What will the man probably do?A. Have a coach.B. Help with the cleaning.C. Tutor the kids.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Why is the woman worried?A. Because of the high prices.B. Because of less meat.C. Because of her poor cooking.11. What doe

6、s the woman advise the man to do?A. Stop smoking and drinking.B. Find an extra job.C. Do more exercise.12. Whats the relationship between the speakers?A. Brother and sister.B. Father and daughter.C. Husband and wife.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What are the speakers talking about?A. Job stress.B. Working co

7、nditions.C. Relaxation time.14. What is the mans opinion on the problem?A. He thinks it has three reasons.B. He thinks only the company should solve it.C. He thinks he should balance work and play.15. What does the woman disapprove of?A. Changing employees characteristics.B. Changing working conditi

8、ons.C. Having positive attitude.16. What does the man expect the boss to do?A. Increase the employees pay.B. Reduce stress management.C. Learn from other companies.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Which country is ranked second by the PISA rankings?A. Finland.B. China.C. Singapore.18. Which subject can student

9、s learn in European Union?A. Maths.B. Chemistry.C. History.19. When will the new system be fully carried out?A. In 2023.B. In 2030.C. In 2040.20. How does Dr. Kyllonen find the old teaching system?A. It gets students ready for work.B. It is not of great benefit.C. It is useful in the next 10 years.第

10、二部分 阅读 (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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AHoliday Book Gifts for TeensIf theyre readersand maybe even if theyre not always readers but have exhausted all their streaming options and are feeling a bit tapped out by social mediathe teens in your life are easier to

11、buy for than you might think. New books are always a delight. Here are a few of the best books to give this holiday season.This Is My America by Kim JohnsonAuthor Kim Johnson explores the racist inequities of the American justice system in her first novel about 17-year-old Tracy Beaumont, a teenager

12、 writing letters to seek help for her father, an innocent Black man on death row with the clock ticking. This ultimately cheerful book is a must-read for every American teenager (and their parents).I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. SnchezThis National Book Award finalist and New Yor

13、k Times bestseller is about Julia, whos intentionally not living up to her parents dreams for her, while her sister Olga does everything right. When Olga is killed in a tragic accident, Julia takes it upon herself to heal her family, and learns that maybe her sister wasnt the perfect Mexican daughte

14、r shed led their parents to believe.The Inheritance Cycle (Boxed Set)by Christopher PaoliniPaolinis first book, Eragon, became an international sensation not only because readers were swept up in the story of a young boy learning of his fate as a Dragon Rider, but also because Paolini wrote the firs

15、t draft when he was only 15 years old. Three additional books tie together The Inheritance Cycle. It makes a beautiful gift for a young fantasy lover.One of Us Is Lying and One of Us Is Next (Two-Book Boxed Set)by Karen M. McManusOnce the holidays are over, the winter months become the perfect time

16、to do some suspenseful reads. This two-book set of Karen M. McManuss bestsellers, One of Us Is Lying and One of Us Is Next, the first a murder mystery and the second about its copycat crime, are ideal reads for both teens who love horror books and those just getting into the genre.21. What can be le

17、arned about I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter?A. It is a National Book Award winner.B. The main character of the book is an American girl named Olga.C. It is recommended by the author as a must-read for every American teenager and their parents.D. Julia thinks its her responsibility to heal her

18、 family after her sister is killed. 22. How many books can you actually get if you buy The Inheritance Cycle(Boxed Set)?A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.23. For teenagers who are thriller lovers, which one is a good choice?A. The Inheritance cycle. B. One of Us Is Lying and One of Us Is Next.C. Th

19、is Is My America.D. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter.BFor one ice cream shop in Dallas, Texas, business is booming, but not just because of its super sweet treats. Howdy Homemade Ice Cream is run mostly by 13 employees ages 16 to 31, who all have special needs.When Tom Landis, the companys fou

20、nder, opened Howdy Homemade, he came up with an idea: to employ those with disability. Landis had opened several restaurants, and had experience working in the special-needs community. He had also heard from many in the community that they were having difficulties getting hired.“It just Jumped out,”

21、 Landis said about his idea. What we wanted to do was create a placeeverything in the restaurant was designed for people with special needs.”Anne Marie Carrigan, a worker in Howdy Homemade, said that not being able to find a job had made her feel like theres not a place for her in this world. She lo

22、st her right leg in an accident years ago. Now, Carrigan and other employees spend every day making 34 different flavors of ice cream.Howdy Homemade is also available at 10 supermarkets in North Texas. Workers said recently that they truly appreciated the opportunity that Howdy Homemade had provided

23、 for them. Carrigan said that shed gained some important life lessons in her job as an ice cream maker. “Never take no for an answer. Rap what you are passionate about and make it happen. Because you are worth living for,” she said.Landis said the employees had given him some wisdom as well. “I thin

24、k Ive taught them how to work and theyve taught me how to live,” Landis said.24. Why did Tom Landis hire employees with disability？A. Because he had experience working in the special-needs community.B. Because they can offer super sweet treats.C. Because they request less salary than normal people.D

25、. Because he wants to help those disabled who have difficulties in finding jobs.25. What can we infer from the passage?A. The ice creams from Howdy Homemade sell very well in the US.B. Howdy Homemade has provided working chance for those who are disabled.C. The product in the restaurant was only des

26、igned for people with disabilities.D. Landis wants to open more restaurants in the future and help more people with special needs.26. What can we learn about the workers in Howdy Homemade from this passage?A. They couldnt find a job without Tom Landiss help.B. They appreciate this working opportunit

27、y and work harder than others.C. They are grateful to Tom Landis for such a precious chance.D. They often teach Tom Landis how to live.27. What do the last two paragraphs imply? A. The employees are all wise and often inspire Tom Landis.B. Carrigan had gained some important life lessons in the job.C

28、. The boss and the employees learned a lot from each other.D. Tom Landis came up with the idea by accident.CThe task of predicting the weather which will be observed at a future time is called “weather forecasting”. As one of the primary objectives of the science of meteorology (气象学), weather foreca

29、sting has depended critically on the scientific and technological advances in meteorology that have taken place since the latter half of the 19th century.Throughout most of history, forecasting efforts at any given site depended entirely on observations that could be made at the site. With the devel

30、opment of the telegraph in the mid-1800s, weather forecasters were able to obtain observations from many distant locations within a few hours of the collection of such data. Weather forecasting was revolutionized in the 1920s by the work of a group of Norwegian scientists. This group provided a cont

31、inuous and empirically (基于经验地) based description of atmospheric circulation (空气流动) systems. Current weather-forecasting techniques were initiated by the theoretical work of American meteorologist Jule Charney in developing numerical weather prediction. Experimental numerical forecasts in 1950 proved

32、 so fruitful that they were soon adopted on a practical basis. Since then computerized systems based on numerical models have become a central part of weather forecasting.The process of making a weather forecast can be separated into three steps: observation and analysis, extrapolation to find the f

33、uture state of the atmosphere, and prediction of particular variables (变量). The standard extrapolation technique is to assume that weather features will continue to move as they have been moving. Great attention is paid to weather forecasts during times of severe events (hurricane, typhoon and torna

34、do), and so forth. Accordingly, the National Weather Service (NWS) commits significant resources to the forecast of such events. With NWSs efforts, a number of new observing systems are being developed for this forecasting purpose. These include the Next-Generation Radar digital weather radar, which

35、 is intended to find motions towards or away from the radar installation. In addition, automatic systems are being developed for taking observations at surface stations and on board buoys (浮标), ships, and aircraft. The communications, processing, and display systems intended to govern the further da

36、ta are still being detailed.28. According to the passage, how many major stages has the development of weather forecasting undergone since the mid-1800s?A. two B. threeC. fourD. five29. The underlined word “extrapolation” in paragraph three probably means “_”. A. inference about the future B. elimin

37、ation of the pastC. greatest failure ever D. possibility of the success30. What can we infer from the passage?A. Not many efforts are needed to predict particular variables in the process of weather forecasting.B. The Next-generation Radar digital weather radar can help with the forecast of severe w

38、eather conditions.C. Data processing is the most difficult task in the process of weather forecasting, and thus it needs detailing.D. Weather forecasting mainly relies on the data collected from surface stations, buoys, ships, and aircraft.31. Which of the following can be the best title for this pa

39、ssage?A. The History of Weather ForecastingB. The Prediction of Severe Weather EventsC. The Process of Weather ForecastingD. The Development of weather ForecastingDOur love affair with dogs has been going on for more than 15, 000 years, and there is no sign that its fading away. In the United States

40、 alone, about 44 percent of families have at least one dog.Most of us think that dogs understand us, and maybe they do: Come home sad, and theyll touch your hand using their nose. They dont have language, but they “talk” a lotwith their eyes, barks and movement.That dogs notice our cues is something

41、 we all want to believe, but science is pushing harder to understand how dogs think. Canine (犬类) research centers have been established around the world. And it has been proved that there are really lots of things we share with our four-legged best friends.Scientists have found that dogs can count,

42、learning to look at two boards with geometric (几何的) shapes and choose the one that has more. Dogs can read human facesunderstanding the importance of using gaze. They have a good awareness of the rate at which time passes. Closed circuit (监控) cameras show that they seem to make preparations before f

43、amily members, who have been out all day, return. They wake up from their nap, check the front door and become excited. Furthermore, scientists have also proved that dogs might behave pro-sociallymaking an effort to help another dog when there is no reward for them. In a recent experiment, two dogs

44、were placed in side-by-side cages. One of them was trained to pull a handle that would deliver food to the other. The first dog got nothing and yet was usually still happy to pull the handleif the dog on the other side was a playmate.Sometimes, dogs even do better than three- to four-year-old childr

45、en. In a Yale study, dogs and small children were given a box and taught to turn a handle to open the lid and get a treat. When the handle was disconnected so that it was no longer needed, the dogs learned to ignore it and simply open the box. The children continued to turn the handle to no effect.

46、So far, we have found out that in many ways, dogs seem to be like ustheir intelligence, empathy (感同身受的能力) and comprehension of the world reflect our own. Our curiosity about dogs is driven by our love for them, and lots of research is still underway.32. What are the main findings of canine research

47、centers according to the passage?A. Dogs have a strong number-related ability including counting numbers and recognizing shapes.B. If dogs regard each other as friends, they will help each other for nothing in return.C. Dogs can indicate their emotions through their body languages and expressions in

48、 their eyes.D. There are significant similarities between dogs and humans in terms of numbers, time and social behaviors.33. Which of the following statements about dogs is FASLE according to the passage?A. It is known that dogs can communicate with their owners in particular ways.B. Sometimes, dogs

49、 might do something nice out of the moral standards.C. The experiments revealed dogs have higher intelligence than average children.D. According to the scientific research, dogs have a strong sense of time.34. What might be the best title of the passage?A. Dogs: Humans Four-legged Best FriendsB. Dog

50、s: Amazingly Similar to HumansC. Dogs: Our Love Never EndsD. Dogs: Researchers favorite Subjects35. Which newspaper column might the passage probably be taken from?A. The Academic Forum B. The Popular Science C. The Pets and Their Stories D. The Recreational Reports 第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)阅读下面短文，

51、从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Working a traditional 9 to 5 isnt for everyone, and if youre looking for a flexible schedule, there are plenty of careers out there to consider. Especially as times change and work-life balance becomes more important throughout the world, most major fields now offe

52、r flexible schedules. 36 1. Remote PositionThere are many different careers that offer remote positions when it comes to setting your own hours. 37 Some things to keep in mind when considering this type of position, however, are that just because you work from home doesnt necessarily mean you arent

53、on someones schedule. Depending on the position, its possible that youll still need to work your companys core hours. In addition, you should keep in mind that some individuals find it difficult to focus on work when they are at home.2. Journalism 38 In most cases, these positions can be taken on fr

54、eelance, meaning you set your own hours and work at your own pace a majority of the time. If this is a path you choose, you should keep in mind that freelance employees are not salaried, and therefore dont have access to the benefits that a traditional, full-time, salaried position would offer. 39 3

55、. Business OwnerBeing a business owner is no small feat, but when it comes down to it, they have the most flexibility in terms of work-life balance. 40 But once they have achieved their goals, theyre the boss. They may not have to work long day-to-day hours, but they will work long hours handling pr

56、oblems with the business, worrying about the business.A. They need to put a lot of work in to get where they are, between degrees and hard work in construction, marketing and sales. B. This not only allows you to set a schedule that works for you, but you can also avoid traffic, get things done all

57、in the comfort of your own home.C. In addition, you should keep in mind that some individuals find it difficult to focus on work when they are at home.D. While for many, this isnt sustainable, for others, it is not only sustainable but also a passion.E. Journalism spans a wide variety of career opti

58、ons, including copyediting and writing.F. So dont be afraid to do some digging in your desired field and find a company that has a strong work-life balance.G. With that in mind, some people prefer this route and pick up their own benefits elsewhere , which is very doable.第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)第一节 (共1

59、5小题；每小题1分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Forget smart phones and smart glasses. One day, we might have smart tattoos(文身，刺花). The company NewDealDesign came up with an idea for a product called Underskin. The 41 would look like a pair of tattoos on your palm and the side of your thumb,

60、 but it would actually be a very thin computer implanted just below your skin. It would draw power from your bodys 42 , and you could use it to unlock doors, 43 your health, exchange and store information or even 44 yourpersonality. UnderSkin is just an ideayou cant go out and get onebut the technol

61、ogy exists to make it work. “We assume it is about five years from being 45 ,” says designers Gadi Amit.Writer and technology entrepreneur Amal Graffstra already has a chip called a radio-frequency(射频；无线电频率) identification(RFID) tag implanted in his hand. “I use it to 46 into my computer . I also us

62、e it to 47 contact details with people,” he says. The chip is about the size of a grain of rice and 48 to radio signals with a unique identification number.If a computerized tattoo or embedded tag isnt 49 enough for you, what about a 50 chip? The company Intel is working on technology that would let

63、 you control your devices with your mind. Dean Pomerleau, one of the researchers, explains, “Were trying to prove you can do interesting things with brain waves Imagine being able to surf the Web with the power of your 51 .”Do you think embedded chips sound creepy or 52 ? Some doctors are 53 about p

64、eople hurting themselves while getting devices implanted. They argue that medical procedures are meant to 54 sick people, and not to give healthy people special powers. Others worry about hacking and privacy. Could someone hack 55 and steal your identity, or even control your mind? On a more philoso

65、phical level, if you have a computer inside your body, are you still human? Or are you a cyborg(电子人，半机械人)?What do you thinkwould you want a computer under your skin?41. A. machine B. device C. equipment D. appliance42. A. power B. ability C. energy D. force 43. A. protect B. find C. monitor D. care4

66、4. A. impress B. express C. depress D. press45. A. true B. real C. necessary D. easy46. A. log B. insert C. tag D. lag 47. A. combine B. share C. equip D. substitute48. A. repeats B. responds C. corresponds D. depends49. A. interesting B. useful C. safe D. crazy50. A. arm B. head C. skin D. brain 51

67、. A. preference B. thoughts C. activities D. commands52. A. cool B. essential C. disappointing D. unsuccessful53. A. frightened B. anxious C. concerned D. vague54. A. consult B. heal C. kill D. remove55. A. in B. out C. off D. away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。As the famou

68、s French sinologist(汉学家) Jacques Gernet said: “There is no doubt that in this sphere China has shown a greater inventiveness than any other civilization.” Indeed, Chinese are among the peoples of the world 56 have been particularly preoccupied with food and eating. This food culture 57 (form) since

69、the ancient time and is deeply rooted in traditional Chinese culture. With over 5000 58 (name) dishes, Chinese cuisine is as varied as the countrys different peoples and geographical areas. Traditionally, Chinese cuisine is meant 59 (enjoy) for its appearance and aroma, taste and texture, balance an

70、d harmony of yin and yang elements, and its nutritious properties. In Chinese cuisine, rice is the symbol of life 60 (it). It is added to many dishes and cooked in various ways. Rice is also one of the ancient seven basic 61 (necessary) of life. Apart from rice, the consumption of meat has been a sy

71、mbol of wealth and status throughout Chinese history. Most people could not afford meat, 62 (make) tofu an important source of protein. Today, Chinas rising economy means that more meat is being eaten 63 a daily basis. Pork is the most popular meat in Chinese cuisine, followed by beef and mutton. Ma

72、ny Chinese regions have their own cooking styles which has been influenced by the climate, the distribution of crop and animal 64 (vary), the type of terrain, distance to the sea, the influence of neighboring nations and the import of ingredients and flavors. Naturally, seafood is dominant in coasta

73、l regions of China, 65 in Inner Mongolia and Xinjiang there is a dependence on meat such as beef and lamb. 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，你的朋友Frank询问你最近的情况。你校在11月开展了“Chinese Thanksgiving Day” (中华感恩节)”的主题班会活动。请你给他回一份邮件，告诉他相关内容，邮件内容包括：1. 活动的目的；2. 活动的具体形式；3. 你的感想。注意：词数80左右；邮件开头和结尾已经为你写好，不计入词数。参考词

74、汇：感恩(grateful); 感恩节(Thanksgiving Day); 主题班会(Theme Class Meeting)Dear Frank, Yours,Lihua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。One night in 1901, the Livingstones invited 14 friends to dinner at home. At the last moment, a lady was unable to come. So, Mrs Livingstone invited their governess(

75、家庭教师), Miss Robinson, to take her place. Present at the table were all rich and important people, one of whom was the Count(伯爵) Borselli. He was expert at pearls, diamonds and all other precious stones. A marquis(侯爵夫人), Mary Lyngate, was proud of her pearl necklace and asked the Count to have a look

76、 at it.“Its quite nice,” said the Count. This didnt please Marquis Lyngate. She had expected him to say “very, very nice”. “This string of pearls cost 8000 pounds,” she said proudly. “Yes, thats the correct price,” the Count spoke in an ordinary voice. Then he pointed to Miss Robinson. “That is a ve

77、ry very nice string of pearls. Shes wearing one of the finest strings that Ive ever seen in my life. It must be worth 50,000 pounds.” He said in admiration.“Miss Robinsons pearls?” Miss Lyngate got confused. “But she is only a governess with an annual salary of 30 pounds!”“Were not talking about gov

78、ernesses but pearls.”“Nonsense!”“I give you my word it is.”“Miss Robinson,” Mary Lyngate exclaimed. “Do you know what Count Borselli says? He says that string of pearls you are wearing is worth 50,000 pounds?”Just at the moment there was a sort of pause in the conversation so that everybody heard. T

79、hey all turned and looked at Miss Robinson. She flushed a little and said quietly,“Well, I made a good bargain, because I paid only 15 shillings for it,”“You certainly did,” Miss Lyngate laughed, “I knew Count Borselli made a mistake. He says your pearls are worth 50,000 pounds.”Everyone in the room

80、 was silent. It was ridiculous to suppose that a governess would remain a governess if she owned a string of pearls worth 50,000 pounds. It was obvious that the Count had made a bloomer.“I do not make mistakes,” said Count Borselli quietly but firmly. “I know the value of pearls.”注意：1. 所续写短文词数为150词左

81、右，内容连贯，逻辑合理，表达清晰；2. 续写部分分为两段，每段开头语已经为你写好。At that moment, the butler (管家) bent over Miss Robinson and said that two men asked to meet her immediately. They waited in breathless suspense. Then the door opened and Miss Robinson walked in, with a cheque in hand. 20202021学年第一学期阶段性诊断测试高三英语参考答案第一部分 听力 (每小题

82、1.5分，满分30分)15 BCBCB 610 BAACA 1115ACACB1620 CBCAB第二部分 阅读 (每小题2.5分，满分50分)第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)21-25 DCBDB 26-30 CCCAB 31-35 DDCBB第二节 (共5小题；每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分)36-40 FBEGA第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)41-45 BCCBB 46-50 ABBDD 51-55 BACBA第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)56. who 57. has formed 58

83、. named 59. to be enjoyed 60. itself 61. necessities 62. making 63. on 64.varieties 65.while第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)第一节 (满分15分)One possible version:Dear Frank, Recently our school has launched the “Chinese Thanksgiving Day” Theme Class Meeting Activities, which aim to let students learn to be grateful to

84、 our motherland, teachers, parents and those around us and have helped us.All the students in the class were asked to choose a form to express our gratitude to others, including sending thank-you cards, delivering thank-you speeches as well as various meaningful and colorful activities.Through these

85、 activities, I understand that everything and everyone around us is worthy of our hearty gratitude.Yours,Lihua第二节 (满分25分)One possible version:Paragraph 1:At that moment, the butler （管家）bent over Miss Robinson and said that two men asked to meet her immediately. Astonished and confused, she got up an

86、d left the room. The same thought flashed through all their minds, but Marquis Lyngate said it first. “I hope they havent come to arrest her.” Mrs Livingstone turned pale, wondering if everything was all right in her jewel case. “Dont talk nonsense,” Mr Livingstone said. “Miss Robinson is always hon

87、est. Even if it were stolen, she could hardly have had the nerve to wear the necklace tonight.”Paragraph 2:They waited in breathless suspense. Then the door opened and Miss Robinson walked in, with a check in hand. Pale and excited, she sat back and threw onto the table a string of pearls. “Theres m

88、y necklace,” she said. Count Borselli leant forwards and decided that was false and not the same one she was wearing just now. It turned out that the two men were from the jewelry store. Their shop assistants were so foolish as to make a terrible mistake, misgiving Miss Robinson a really valuable string. Without hesitation, she returned the string of pearls worth 50,000 pounds. As compensation, they offered her a cheque of 2,000 pounds. Sometimes, what it takes is just adequate trust regardless of poverty or low status.