湖北省武汉市新洲区城关高级中学2020-2021学年高二开学收心考试英语试卷 WORD版含答案.doc

1、英语试题第一部分 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。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. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a library.B. In a bookstore.C. In a classroom.2. How does the woman feel now?A. Relaxed.B. Excited.C. Tired.3. H

2、ow much will the man pay?A. $520.B. $80.C. $100.4. What does the man tell Jane to do? A. Postpone his appointment.B. Meet Mr. Douglas. C. Return at 3 oclock.5. Why would David quit his job? A. To go back to school.B. To start his own firm. C. To work for his friend.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听第6段材料，回

3、答第6、7题。6. What does the man want the woman to do?A. Check the cupboard. B. Clean the balcony. C. Buy an umbrella.7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Husband and wife. B. Employer and employee.C. Shop assistant and customer.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. Where did the woman go at the wee

4、kend?A. The city centre. B. The forest park. C. The mans home.9. How did the man spend his weekend?A. Packing for a move. B. Going out with Jenny. C. Looking for a new house.10.Whatwillthewomandofortheman?A.TakeHenrytohospital. B.Staywithhiskid. C.Lookafterhispet. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11.WhatisMr.Stoned

5、oingnow? A.Eatinglunch.B.Havingameeting.C.Writingadiary.12.WhydoesthemanwanttoseeMr.Stone? A.Todiscussaprogram.B.Tomakeatravelplan.C.Toaskforsickleave.13.WhenwillthemanmeetMr.Stonethisafternoon? A.At3:00.B.At3:30.C.At3:45.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. What are the speakers talking about?A. A company. B. An i

6、nterview. C. A job offer.15. Who is Monica Stansfield?A. A junior specialist. B. A department manager. C. A sales assistant.16. When will the man hear from the woman?A. On Tuesday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Thursday.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What did John enjoy doing in his childhood?A. Touring France.B. P

7、laying outdoors.C. Painting pictures.18. What did John do after he moved to the US?A. He did business. B. He studied biology. C. He worked on a farm.19. Why did John go hunting?A. For food. B. For pleasure. C. For money.20. What is the subject of Johns works? A. American birds. B. Natural scenery. C

8、. Family life.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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。AStudent Accommodation to Let in LondonOne - bedroom flatRiverside Gardens, W6 1,250 pcmThis one - bedroom top floor flat is located at Riverside Gardens in Hammersmith. It is perfectly located for shoppi

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11、sNido West Hampstead, NW6 1,664 pcmOur modern student accommodation is near West Hampstead Tube Station, allowing you to easily explore London. It is close to all major universities in the city. Our house team will look after you during your stay; all you need to worry about is living your best stud

12、ent life.Key features: In-house gymRooms for the 2019/2020 academic year start from just 229 pp/pw. (pcm: per calendar month; pp/pw: per person per week)21.What will Tom who works part-time in a restaurant by Ravens Court Park probably choose?A. The flat next to West Brompton station.B. An apartment

13、 at Nido West Hampstead.C. The flat at Riverside Gardens.D. The flat at New Orient House Chelsea.22.Who are most likely to choose the flat at New Orient House Chelsea?A. Nature lovers.B. Party lovers.C. Shopping fans. D. Gym fans.23.How much will Jane spend at least each month, if she is going to li

14、ve at Nido West Hampstead from Sept 1st, 2019?A. 1,250. B. 1,148. C. 916. D. 229.BThe grey squirrels (松鼠) and Mary Krupa became friends during Mary Krupas first week at Penn State University. After seeing them running around, she wondered what they would look like with tiny hats on their heads. Toda

15、y, everyone at the university knows her as the “Squirrel Girl”.Mary started bringing them food, and gradually they began to trust her. She managed to put a hat on a squirrel and take a picture. Thinking that her friends could use something to lift their spirits, she started posting those photos on F

16、acebook. The response was greatly positive, and before long Mary and her squirrels became very famous on the Internet.Growing up in a neighborhood outside State College, Mary was always fond of birds and animals around her home, but she didnt communicate with people very much. She was later diagnose

17、d with Aspergers syndrome(埃斯伯格综合征)，but the squirrels changed that. “Being together with the squirrels is actually a good way to break the ice, because Ill be sitting here, touching a squirrel and other people will come over and well just start like feeding the squirrels together and chatting about t

18、hem.” she said. “I am a lot more outgoing.”Perhaps youre wondering how Mary is able to get the squirrels to do what she wants for her photos. Actually, it has a lot to do with food. For example, whenever she wants them to hold or play with something, she puts peanut butter on a plate, and theyll gra

19、b it. But getting to that part took a while. In the beginning, she would throw peanuts up the trees on campus and invite the squirrels to come down and get them, but they didnt want to approach her. She had the patience to earn their trust.This year, Mary graduated with a degree in wildlife science.

20、 She wants to be a science writer and educate people about how to protect the environment. As for her furry friends, Mary plans to stay in the area and visit them as often as she can.24. How did Mary manage to make the squirrels trust her?A. By playing music for them. B. By providing them with food.

21、C. By playing together with them.D. By building a small house for them.25. How has the experience changed Mary?A. She is friendlier to others. B. She is more interested in animals.C. She is more outgoing than before.D. She is more willing to share her secrets.26. What can we infer about Mary?A. She

22、is studying medicine in the university.B. She is making a study on the life habits of squirrels.C. She is very patient when getting close to the squirrels.D. She likes animals because she can take photos of them.27.What is the best title for the text?A. The Squirrel Girl of Penn State UniversityB. H

23、ow Mary Made Friends with Wild AnimalsC. How Mary Helped Squirrels in Her NeighborhoodD. Marys Studying Experience in Penn State UniversityCA few minutes of looking into a deep red light could have a dramatic effect on preventing eyesight decline as we age, according to a new study published this we

24、ek in the Journals of Gerontology.“You dont need to use it for very long to start getting a strong result.” said lead author Glen Jeffery, a professor of neuroscience at University College Londons Institute of Ophthalmology. The study was small, an experimental study to test the concept. Researchers

25、 recruited 12 men and 12 women, whose ages ranged from 28 to 72. Each participant was given a small handheld flashlight that emitted a red light with a wavelength of 670 nanometers. They spent three minutes each day looking into the light over a period of two weeks.The lights work on both cones (视锥细

26、胞) and rods (视杆细胞) in the eye. Cones are photo receptor cells that detect color and work best in well-lit situations. Rods, which are much more plentiful, are retina cells that specialize in helping us see in dim light, according to the American of Ophthalmology. Researchers measured the cone functi

27、on in subjects eyes by having them identify colored letters with low contrast. And they measured their eyes rod sensitivity by asking them to detect light signals in the dark.There was a 14% improvement in the ability to see colors, or cone color contrast sensitivity, for the entire two dozen partic

28、ipants. Improvement, however, was most significant in study participants over age 40. For those ages, cone color contrast sensitivity rose by 20% over the course of the study.That age group also saw significant increases in rod threshold, that is the ability to see in low light. Study participants u

29、nder 40 also experienced some improvement, but didnt see the same jump as older subjects. Younger eyes havent declined as much as older eyes.“The retina ages faster than any other organ in your body.” Jeffery said. “From an evolutionary viewpoint, they fundamentally have never lived past 40. Now, of

30、 course, we regularly live well beyond that age, and need ways to care for the organs that have been the most likely to wear out earliest in life. But more studies are needed to prove it helps.”28. What do we know about the study?A. 24 old people took part in the test.B. Each participant has good ey

31、esight.C. All the participants were tested for their eyes cone and rod sensitivity.D. The participants were asked to detect light signal in well-lit situation.29. What does the study led by Glen Jeffery find?A. Cone sensitivity rose by 20% for those under 40.B. Younger participants havent get any im

32、provement.C. Older eyes havent declined as much as younger eyes.D. The participants over 40 have increases in the ability to see in the dark.30. What does Jeffery mean in the last paragraph?A. Its easy to protect our organs.B. He will carry out further research.C. Our organs never last past 40 years

33、.D. The research has benefits many people.31. What is the text mainly about?A. Using a flashlight can improve peoples eyesight.B. Looking into a red light can lead to good eyesight.C. Declining eyesight can be improved by looking at a red light.D. Light can raise eyes cone and rod sensitivity.DI hav

34、e always found the Chinese to be a very polite people. In particular, Chinese frequently compliment (称赞) foreign friends on their language skills, knowledge of Chinese culture, professional accomplishments, and personal health. Curiously, however, Chinese are as loath to accept a compliment as they

35、are eager to give one. As many of my Chinese friends have explained, this is a sign of the Chinese virtue of modesty.I have noticed a difference, though, in the degree to which modesty is emphasized in the United States and China. In the US, we tend to place more emphasis on “seeking the truth from

36、fact”, thus, Americans tend to accept a compliment with gratitude.Chinese on the other hand, tend to reject the compliment, even when they know they deserve the credit or recognition which has been awarded them. I can imagine a Chinese basketball fan meeting Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls. He m

37、ight say, “Mr. Jordan, I am so happy to meet you. I just want to tell you, you are the best basketball player in the world; youre the greatest!” to which Jordan would probably respond, “Thank you very much. I really appreciate it! I just to try to do my best every time I step on the court.” If an Am

38、erican met Deng Yaping, Chinas premier pingpong player, he might say much the same thing: “Ms. Deng, youre the best!” but as a Chinese, Deng would probably say, “No, I really dont play all that well. Youre too much kind.”Plainly, Americans and Chinese have different ways of responding to praise. Iro

39、nically, many Americans might consider Ms. Dengs response the less modest, because it is less truthfuland therefore less sincere. Americans generally place sincerity above manners; genuine gratitude for the praise serves as a substitute for protestations of modesty. After all, in the words of one of

40、 my closest Chinese friends, modesty taken to the extreme is pride.32. What does the underlined word “loath” in paragraph 1 refer to?A. Polite.B. Uncertain.C. Curious. D. Unwilling.33. Why does the author mention Michael Jordan and Deng Yaping?A. To note they do as much as they can each time they pl

41、ay against others.B. To remind readers they are the best players in basketball and table tennis.C. To explain they deserve the credit or recognition for their great contributions.D. To show they as Chinese and Americans are different in accepting praise.34. Why do Americans consider Ms. Dengs respon

42、se the less modest?A. They think sincerity matters the most.B. They think her reply is against the fact.C. They think she is too modest to believe.D. They think manners is more important.35. In what column can you find this passage in a newspaper?A. Education.B. Sports. C. Culture.D. People.第二节（共5小题

43、；:每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，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。Feeling Phone-overwhelmed?Many people are feeling “phone-overwhelmed”, longing for a “simpler time” when smart-phones didnt exist. Actually you dont necessarily need to flush your brand-new iPhone down the toilet or vow to never, ever twee

44、t again. Things dont have to be that black or white. 36 Here are a few simple steps.Make a plan. To earn a college degree, you select specific classes happening at specific times and you attend them. This keeps you on track, moving steadily towards your goal. 37 Choose specific times to check texts,

45、 social media updates, and so on, and then do your best to stick to the plan. Create phone-routines that help you to create the kind of day (and life) that you want.Enjoy the sound of silence to the fullest. If your phone is continually bleeping and pinging every time “something happens,” its going

46、to be tough for you to stay focused - youll be tempted to check in and see whats up! It may seem obvious to turn off those noisy notifications（通知）. 38 .You can also create a “call filter” so that certain peoples calls come through even if your phone is on “silent”. That way you can rest easily, know

47、ing you wont miss something truly urgent. 39 . For many couples and families, dinnertime is the only time of the day when everyone is gathered together in one place. Make dinner a special, sacred time without techie distractions( 分心). No phones at the table. If people get restless or bored, strike u

48、p an interesting conversation by playing a question game.Ask yourself, “What am I desiring right now?” When you feel the urge to check your phone, and you dont really “need” to, pause for moment. 40 Do you seek out company, entertainment or inspiration? Whatever you want, see if you can find a non-p

49、hone-related way to satisfy yourself. Go for a jog, listen to music or pop by a friends house to say “hi”. Feeding your spirit in the “real world”, you may discover that the “phone world” just isnt that appealing any more.A. Take some phone-free time.B. Make dinnertime a phone-free zone.C. Check in

50、with yourself and see what you want.D. See how it feels to move freely without your phone.E. You can apply that same logic to your smart-phone usage.F. You can take specific steps to create healthier, more balanced relations of technology.G. Better yet, turn the volume down to zero or power down you

51、r phone completely. 第三部分 语言运用第一节 (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四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A few years ago, I was at the clinic with my father, who was sitting in the waiting room for a routine test. An elderly woman arrived and _41_ herself directly across from my dad. T

52、ime _42_ terribly as we waited. The woman began singing “My Heart Will Go On”-the Titanic theme song.I was _43_ about how my dad would react to it. He had been _44_ from Alzheimers（阿尔茨海默病）for several years. Since Alzheimers had a _45_ to make people impatient and bad-tempered, I couldnt help but thi

53、nk that the elderly woman was _46_ fire.At the beginning, the singing went gently. I glanced over at his _47_. As expected, he was staring right at her. I couldnt _48_ his expression initially, but it _49_ to be something like confusion（困惑）. Her singing _50_ got louder, every corner of the waiting r

54、oom ringing with her voice. Now dad looked a little astonished. Still, I watched _51_, ready to act for any _52_ of my fathers annoyed outburst. However, he was starting to look a bit entertained. His face _53_, and the tension eased in his forehead.When her song _54_, the words “That was beautiful”

55、 escaped my dads lips.For so many years, my dad had been lost somewhere deep in his own mind, no smile, no acknowledgment of any kind. But right now, the woman really _55_ my dads day.41. A. appliedB. buried C. seated D. enjoyed42. A. draggedB. flewC. slipped D. wasted43. A. enthusiasticB. embarrass

56、edC. puzzled D. concerned44. A. sufferingB. recoveringC. learning D. escaping45. A. standardB. backgroundC. tendency D. reward46. A. putting outB. dancing toC. playing with D. adding to47. A. appearanceB. responseC. presence D. shadow48. A. observeB. copy C. hide D. read49. A. usedB. seemed C. happe

57、ned D. pretended50. A. graduallyB. frequently C. consistently D. particularly51. A. impatientlyB. eagerly C. uneasily D. aimlessly52. A. doubtB. control C. announcement D. sign53. A. softenedB. froze C. fell D. reddened54. A. spreadB. ended C. changed D. repeated55. A. ruinedB. arranged C. made D. q

58、uestioned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或括号内单词的正确形式。In ancient China lived an artist 56 paintings were almost lifelike. The artists reputation had made him proud. One day the emperor wanted to get his portrait done so he called all great artists to come and present their 57 (fine) w

59、ork, so that he could choose the best. The artist was sure he would 58 (choose), but when he presented his masterpiece to the emperors chief minister, the old man laughed. The wise old man told him to travel to the Li Riverperhaps he could learn a little from the greatest artist in the world.Filled

60、with 59 (curious), the artist packed his bags and left. 60 he asked the villagers on the banks of the river where he could find the legendary (传奇的) artist, they smiled and 61 (point) down the river. The next morning he hired a boat and set out 62 (find) the well-known painter. As the small boat move

61、d, _ 63 (gentle) along the river he was left speechless by the mountains being silently reflected in the water. He passed milky white waterfalls and mountains in many shades of blue. And when he saw the mists rising from the river and the soft clouds 64 _ (surround) the mountain tops, he was reduced

62、 to tears. The artist was finally humbled (谦卑) by the greatest artist 65 earth, Mother Nature.第四部分 写作第一节：应用文写作（满分15分）假定你是学校英语报记者，你校最近举办了一次趣味运动会，给同学们减压。请以“A Successful Fun Game”为标题写一篇短文，报道此次活动。内容包括：1. 时间与地点:10月26日,学校操场; 2.活动大致介绍。 注意:1. 词数80左右; 2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。参考词汇: 拔河比赛 tug of war 跳绳 rope skipping

63、 踩气球比赛 balloon racingA Successful Fun Game_第二节：读后续写（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，使之够成一篇完整的短文续写的词数应为150词左右。The story began with a young mother who had three sons in a big city. Unfortunately,the youngestsondeveloped slow thinking skills, not having theintelligenceof his brothers.With double duty a

64、s the mother of the household, she was exhausted, so that the youngest was often the target of anger and annoyance. Bad words, such as “you littlefool” and the like, served as a daily meal for the youngest.The words and curses he got from the mother and ridicule from friends convinced him that he wa

65、s distressing(使痛苦) and embarrassinghis family. Every morning he woke up with his own face staring from the mirror reflection, he started to say quietly and sadly, “The fool is going to school.”As adult citizens, there was compulsory military service which should be lived. Thus, the youngest son also

66、 signed up and started to follow the various tests: a medical, physical ability test and other tests. On the day of the announcement, he was called into the board of examiners.In his mind, he convinced himself that he was the fool and couldnt pass the tests this time as he entered the room with his

67、head down. It was not expected at all. The tests turned out to have the highest praise from the board of examiners.“Congratulations, young man! Your test results are incredible! You are really a great and talented young man.”Wordsfrom the board of examiners became thediscoveryof a newsideof himself

68、that was not known in advance. Voice kept echoing in his mind, such as “I, the great man, am in the shower.” ,“The great man washes his face”, “The talented young man again brushes his teeth” and so on.Confidenceand improved self- image came beyond usual. He set a goal to become ageneral.续写：He decid

69、edto join the military and was sent to the front._ _Ten years later, the man went back to his hometown._ _英语答案:听力理解: 1-20 BCBAC CABAC BACCB ACABA阅读理解：21-23 C B C 24-27 B C C A 28-31 C D B C 32-35 DDAC 七选五：36-40. FEGBC完型答案：41-55. C A D A C C B D B A C D A BC语法填空:56. whose 57. finest 58. be chosen 59.

70、 curiosity 60.When/As 61. pointed 62. to find 63. gently 64. surrounding 65. on应用文参考范文A Successful Fun GameInteresting games for all students were held on the school playground on October,26. There were various fun and exciting sports games, including tug of war, rope skipping and so on, among which

71、 balloon racing attracted more students than the other ones. Although it was cold outside, the playground was filled with the students laughters and cheers.The Fun Game was organized for the first time to give the students a break from their heavy schoolwork pressure. It seemed to be a great success

72、. A great many students said that they got a lot from that interesting game.Hopefully, the laughters from the Fun Game will stay with them in their later study.读后续写：He decidedto join the military and was sent to the front.There, he encountered unprecedented danger and difficulty. The wind howling, b

73、ullets whistling, he saw his companions die one by one, and he himself kept struggling to stayalive . Every time he was on the edge of despair,he clenched his teeth and told himself I am a great man. A great man can defeat all the enemies and become a general. With such thoughts, he succeeded in sur

74、viving the battles of all sizes and even servedwith distinction in the war.Ten years later, the man went back to his hometown.Through years of struggling, the little fool in the past was a real general, who was about to give a speech to his countrymen. Just then, he saw a familiar woman in the crowd

75、. That was his mom. Gray hair threaded its way between dark ones and wrinkles crept up her eye corner. How time flew! The moment their eyes met, hers widened in surprise, and then she shouldered her way through the crowd to her youngest son. Tears streaming down her face, she had thousands of words

76、to say but couldnt utter a word, just gazing at him regretfully. “Im sorry” “I dont blame you, mom. After all, I have regained my confidence.” He shook his head and beamed warmly.听力录音稿: (Text 1)W: Excuse me. How can I find the book called The Class of 1998?M: Oh, Im afraid it was sold out.W: Its all

77、 right. Thank you.(Text 2)M: How did your dancing lesson go today?W: Exciting, but it was hard work. I really need a rest now.M: Yeah, I can see that. Go and get relaxed. (Text 3)M: How much is that in total?W: 100 dollars. But if you have a membership card, I can give you a 20% discount.M: Great. T

78、his is my membership card.(Text 4)M: Jane, Im going out for a while.W: But you have an appointment with Mr. Douglas at 3 oclock. M: Well, please make it another day.(Text 5)W: David said he would quit his job at our school. M: Really? Why would he do that?W: His friend started a firm in London. She

79、wanted David to help her.(Text 6)W: Im going out for shopping. Do you need anything?M: Oh, yeah. I cant find my umbrella. Can you buy one?W: Shouldnt it be in the cupboard?M: I just checked. It wasnt there.W: Impossible. That was where I usually put it. Did you check the balcony?M: Yes, of course. C

80、ouldnt find it. Well, just get a new one then.(Text 7) M: Hi, Lucy. How was your weekend?W: Great. You know, we went mountain climbing in the forest park. The air was so different from the city, cool and fresh. M: Sounds great! W: Yeah. There wasnt a cloud in the sky. And we could see for miles from

81、 the top. What about you? What did you do?M: Busy packing. W: Oh, yes, of course. I forgot you and Jenny are moving into a new house. Its on Wednesday, isnt it?M: Yeah, two days after. I didnt realize there are so many things to do.W: Can I help out with anything?M: Um, itll be nice if you could tak

82、e care of Henry for a couple of days. W: Henry?M: Yes, my dog.W: Oh, sure. No problem. You just focus on the move.(Text 8)M: Hello, can I speak to Mr. Stone, please?W: Hello, but Im afraid Mr. Stone is in a meeting until lunchtime. Can I take a message? M: Well, yes. Id like to make an appointment t

83、o see him. Its Harrison White here.W: Just a second, Mr. White. Ill look in the diary. So, when is convenient for you? M: Sometime today, if possible. I hear hell be away tomorrow. W: Yes, thats right. Hell be on a business trip for a week. M: I need to talk about my new program with him before he l

84、eaves. Its urgent. So, would this afternoon be OK? W: Let me see. OK. Mr. Stone is free this afternoon after 3 oclock. M: Well, 3 oclock is a bit difficult, but I could make it after 3:30. W: So, shall we say a quarter to four this afternoon in Mr. Stones office? M: Thats great. Thanks. (Text 9)W: H

85、ello?M: Hi, Cindy. This is Jake Lee at Fix It Cooperation. How are you today?W: Oh, hi, Jake. Im fine. How are you?M: Good. The reason Im calling is that wed like to offer you the position you were interviewed for last Thursday. W: Oh, thats great. I was really impressed with Fix It.M: Im glad to he

86、ar it. And were prepared to offer you a starting salary of $55,000.W: I see. And vacation time?M: Oh, you get one day per month in your first year. That is youll have twelve days in your first year. And then increase if you stay longer with the company. W: What would be my job title?M: Youd be a jun

87、ior specialist, and youd be working under Monica Stansfield, the department manager.W: OK. Is the salary negotiable at all?M: Well, this is typical for a new staff. W: I see. M: Why dont you think about it? Ill need to hear back from you by Wednesday. Will that work?W: Sure. No problem. Ill let you

88、know Tuesday afternoon.(Text 10) M: Hello, everybody. Today Id like to share with you something about John Audubon. John was born on April 26th, 1785. He spent much of his childhood in France, where he spent many hours each day outdoors painting pictures. At the age of 18, he moved to the United Sta

89、tes. Well, actually, John began his life in the US as a businessman. However, instead of taking care of his business, John was often off exploring the nature. At first, John spent his time hunting for fun. Then he found that the animals around were very beautiful, and he particularly enjoyed observi

90、ng the birds he saw. He began studying them, trying to learn the differences between the birds and noticing their different behaviors. Therefore, he painted the birds he observed a lot. In 1819, John realized that he didnt have enough money to pay his bills. He was very upset that he couldnt earn enough money to support his family, so he spent time improving his painting skills and began to sell his paintings. He discovered that he could earn some money while doing something he really enjoyed. Were lucky now to have so many paintings of American birds by John Audubon.