(新高考,浙江专用)浙江省2021届高三英语下学期冲刺模拟卷02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.Whatdidthewomanjustdo?A.Shearguedwiththeman.B.Sheshoutedatanotherwoman.C.Sheleftherworktosomeoneelse.2.Whatisthepurposeofthewoman’scall?A.Toaskaboutabill.B.Topaythegasbill.C.Toopenanewaccount.3.Whenwillthespeakersdiscussthematteragain?A.OnWednesday.B.OnFriday.C.OnThursday.4.Whydoesthewomanlookupset?A.Herpursewasstolen.B.Shewasgivenaparkingticket.C.Shecouldn’tfindaparkingspace.5.What’stheprobablerelationshipbetweenthespeakers?A.Teacherandstudent.B.Fatheranddaughter.C.Classmates.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。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。6.Whatdoesthemanhavetodothismorning?A.Finishreadingapaper.B.Lookafterhisbabysister.18\nC.Treatfriendsathome.7.Whatwillthemando?A.Borrowthewoman’scomputer.B.Gotothelibrarytofinishhispaper.C.Havethewomantakecareofhissister.听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。8.WhatdoesPatrickthinkofthematch?A.Justsoso.B.Fantastic.C.Disappointing.9.WhathasJennybeendoingrecently?A.Watchingliveconcerts.B.Preparingforherexams.C.Takingscienceclasses.10.Wherewillthespeakersprobablygonext?A.Toacollege.B.Toastadium.C.Toacafe.听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。11.Whatdoesthewomanaskthemantodo?A.Fixthewashingmachine.B.Readthenewspaper.C.Turnoffthelight.12.WhydidthewomangotoMrSmith’s?A.Toaskforhelp.B.Tobuyhishouse.C.Totakecareofhiskid.13.Whatdidthemanplantodo?A.Buysomebooks.B.Lookforagoodjob.C.Repairthecar.听第9段材料,回答第14至16题。14.Howlonghasthemanbeeninthehospital?A.For2years.18\nB.For6years.C.For7years.15.WhatwillthemanserveasinNigeria?A.Anorganizer.B.Anurse.C.Adoctor.16.Whatcanwelearnfromtheconversation?A.Thewomanisagainsttheman’sdecision.B.Themangothisnewjobthismorning.C.ThemanwantstomarryRosie.听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。17.Wherearethelistenersatthemoment?A.OnGreenIsland.B.Inthewater.C.Onaboat.18.HowmanyislandsdoestheGreatBarrierReefhave?A.120.B.900.C.2,000.19.WhatmakesGreenIslanddifferentfromothersinthearea?A.Ithasarainforest.B.Itwasformedalongtimeago.C.Itishometo8,000speciesoffish.20.Whohasthemostknowledgeaboutlifeontheisland?A.Thecaptain.B.Theparkguide.C.Thedivingguides.第二部分阅读理解(共两节,满分35分)第一节(共10小题;每小题2.5分,满分25分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。AThejaguars(美洲豹)didn'tbothermemuchduringtheday.Adonis,ourlocalguide18\nwhowasleadingusdeepintotheGuatemalanjungle,guaranteedthatwewouldn'tcomeunderattackfromthejaguars.Themostrecenttimehehadseenonewasmorethanayearago.Lastweek,hehadspottedsomejaguartracks,whichwasprobablyaboutasclosetotheanimalsaswewouldget,hesaid.ButhisguaranteemeantlittlethatnightasIcoweredinmyhammock(吊床)undertheCentralAmericanstars.Nowmymindturnedeverysoftsoundofwavingleavesintoamovingbigcatfullofmurderousintent(probablytogetbackattherudehumanwhohadinterrupteditslife.)And,ifitwasn'tajaguarreadytoattack,itwasapoisonoussnake,pickingwhichofmybottomstosinkitslongsharptoothinto.TirednesscalmedmyoveractiveimaginationandIsleptslightly.Nextday,bigsurprise:nodeathbyeithersnakebiteorjaguarattackandinjury.WepackedupourstuffandcontinuedtowardourdestinationMirador,thesiteofthetallesttempleintheMayanworld.Althoughwemayhavequestionedwhywehadleftaperfectlynicebeachtocomehere,thatnightnodoubtsremained.Justbeforesunsetwetookourplacesatthetopofthetemplehill.AMayanastrologer(占星家)hadprobablysatinthesameplace2,000yearsbeforeandimprovedhisknowledgeoftheMilkyWay.Tonight,aswitheverynight,spectacularpinkshadesmarkedthewesternskyline.Theskydarkenedand,onebyone,thestarsshonewithasoftlightintolife.21.Whatdidtheguidethinkofthejaguars?A.Theyweredifficulttofind.B.Theywereaggressivekillers.C.Theyweretoughtodealwith.D.Theyhadcloserelationswithman.22.Whatdoestheunderlinedword“cowered”inParagraph2mostnearlymean?A.Shrank.B.Skipped.C.Relaxed.D.Danced.23.Whatmessageistheauthortryingtoconveyinthelastparagraph?A.Weshouldshowrespecttonature.B.Travelinginthejunglecanbedangerous.C.Theecologyproblemrequiresurgentattention.18\nD.Theuniverseislastingwhilehumanlifeisshort.BWelcometoourfull-servicehotelfordogsandcats.Hereyourcatsresteasyincomfortablequarters(住处)anddogscanenjoyplaytime,salonservices,trainingclassesandmore!AccommodationsStandardGuestRoomAnopenspacethat'scleaneddailyandfurnishedwithcomfortablebedding.PrivateSuiteLargesuites(套房)separatedfromthestandardroomsforamorepeaceful,privateenvironmentandtheyareperfectformultiplefamilypets.Roomsarecleaneddailyandfeaturearaisedcot(小床)andTVtunedtopet-themedshows.KittyCottage.Catcottagesarekeptseparatefromguestaccommodationandtheyarecleaneddaily.Boardingtwocats?Cottageswithconnectingdoorsareavailable.MealsWeservemealsforfree.Ifyou'rebringingmealsfromhome,pleaseportion(分配)themintodisposablesealedbagsmarkedwithyourpet'sname.Wanttosurpriseyourpetwithatastysnack?Wealsohavetreatsandmoggieicecreamavailableforpurchase.ComfortsOurcozyroomsandprivatesuitesarestockedwithcomfortablebedding,butpleasefeelfreetobringyourpet'sbed,blanketandtoystomakethemfeelevenmoreathome.BoardingrequirementsVaccinationsVaccinations(疫苗)mustbeadministeredatleast48hourspriortoarrivalundertheguidanceofalicensedveterinarian(持证兽医).However,wepreferthatvaccinationsshouldbeadministered10to14daysbeforecheck-intomakesuremaximumefficiency.Writtenproofisrequired.18\nFleas&TicksInadditiontovaccinations,allpetsshouldbefleaandtick(虱子)free.Overnight"guests"withsignsoffleasand/ortickswillnotbeallowedtocheckin.AdditionalRequirementsAllPets-Hotelguestsmustbeoverfourmonthsoldbeforewecanofferhospitality.24.Accordingtothepassage,Pets-Hoteloffers________.①cleanandcomfortablequarters②salonservicesandtrainingclasses③freemealsforpets④tickandfleaclean-upserviceA.①②③B.①③④C.①②④D.②③④25.Whichofthefollowingstatementsistrue?A.PrivatesuitesinPets-Hotelareonlyforguestswithmanypets.B.Pet-Hoteloffersdelicioussnacksforpetguestsforfree.C.ToysarenotallowedintoPets-HotelD.Pets-Hotelonlyaccommodatespetsagedfrommonthsandabove.26.Wherecanyouprobablyfindthispassage?A.Onthewebsiteofananimalprotectiongroup.B.IntheLifesectionofanewspaper.C.Ontheleafletofahotelforpets.D.Ontheannouncementboardofapetclinic.CMostoftheteenagerstodayhaverealizedtheimportanceofphysicalactivity.Therearedozensoffar-reachingbenefitsthatsportscanbringintotheirlives.Asidefromprovidinganexcellentformofexercise,organizedsportscanteachayoungpersonsomeessentiallife-longlessons.Withanabundanceofjunkfoodattheirfingertips,teenagerstodayoftenbattlewitheating.Playingasportcanactasgreatmotivationforthemtoeatnutritiousfood.Inordertoparticipatefullyinsports,teenagershavetohaveabalanceddiet.Learningtoeatproperlyandsleepcorrectlyareimportantlessonsthatcarryontotheiradultlives.18\nMostteenagershavetodealwiththestressesofpopularity,appearanceandfittingin.Participatinginsports,however,canhelpthemdevelopapositiveself-image.Ifonestrugglestofeelliketheybelong,joiningateamisagreatwaytogivehimorhersocialinteractionthatwilleventuallyleadtoagroupoffriends.Teamsportsaren'tjustaboutdevelopingskillsfortheirgames.Thosewhoparticipateinteamsportswilllearnthebenefitsofworkinghard,settinggoalsandfollowingrules.Whenteenshaveacoachtheyrespect,theycanalsolearntolistentotheauthorityandworkhardtowardacommongoal.Additionally,learningtodealwithlossesisasimportantaswinningwithdignity.Ateenwholearnsthatlossesareapartoflifewillbeabletofaceanydifficultchallengeswaitingforhimorherlaterinlife.Thousandsofstudiesallagreethatstudentsfeelmoreconnectedwiththeirschoolandaremotivatedtoworkharderinclassiftheyparticipateinsports.Sportsgiveteenstheopportunitytobearoundcompetitivepeopleandgainanappreciationforhardwork.Ofcourse,participatinginsportsmayalsoteachteenagershowtobalancebetweentwoequallyimportantthings—likeschoolworkandsports.27.Whydoteenagerstodaytendtofightwitheatingjunkfood?A.Becausetheydon’thaveabalanceddiet.B.Becausetheyhaveeasyaccesstojunkfood.C.Becausejunkfoodisdeliciousandattractive.D.Becausetheyaremotivatedtoeathealthyfood.28.Whatdoestheword“interaction”meaninthethirdparagraph?A.communicationB.participationC.competitionD.appreciation29.WhichofthefollowingisNOTthebenefitofparticipatingintheorganizedsports?A.Developingapositiveappearanceandasenseofbelonging.B.Learninghowtobalanceworkagainstplay.C.Learningtofaceuptothefailurebravely.18\nD.Gettingmoreopportunitiestowinamongthecompetitivepeople.30.Whatisthemainideaofthearticle?A.Sportsisofvitalimportancetotheacademicperformanceofteens.B.Sportscanencouragestudentstohaveanutritiousdiet.C.Sportscanhaveacontinuinginfluenceonadolescents.D.Moreandmoreteenagersareparticipatinginorganizedsports.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入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余项。ThepowerofdreamWhensomeonelooksintoyoureyestheyshouldseesomethingalivewithinyou.____31_____ Ateveryturnwecomeacrossitsmystery.____32_____Inlonelytimes,whenwepassthroughastormofdisappointment,wefindourfaithisunshaken,ourstrengthstillstrong. ____33_____Setthevisionbeforeyoureyes.Writedownyourmostsinceredreamsandwhentheopportunitycomes,stepintoyourdream.Itmaytakeoneseasonormore,buttheresultisthesame.Makebigdreamsandthengooutandmakethemrealities.Thehighesthopesofthedreamerarerevealedwitheverysteptakenintheirjourneytotheimpossible.____34_____Butifwetenderlycareforourdeepestexpectations,slowlybutsurelythedreamwillbecomenewlife. Dreamingisanactoffaith.Thelightofyourexpectationswillcastofftheshadowsofadisbelievingworld.Godhasgivenusthedreamerasagifttolightanunbelievingworld. Findyourtreasurewithinandcherishit.____35_____A.Believeinyourfaith.B.Standupforwhatyouhaveseen.C.Ateachnewlevelwebecomemoreofthepersonweweremeanttobecome.D.Foraseasonwemustprotectthedreamsothatitcangrowquietlyontheinside.E.Onceyouhavestatedyourowndream,besuretosticktoit.F.Tomorrowiswaitingforyoutotakethefirststep.G.Havingadreamislikeowningalighthousewhichdirectsyouonyourjourney.18\n第三部分语言运用(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)阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。Manuelagotupearlierandboughttwobagsofcatfood.Shebegangoingtothe 36 barbershoponthecorner,makingherweeklyvisittoseeHussein,theoldbarber.Husseinwasboth 37 anddelightedtoseeManuelaandthebagsoffood.Thetwohurriedovertothetinyfooddisheslinedupinthealley.Several 38 appearedsoon.Asthetwo 39 andmadetheirwaybackinsidetheshop,Hussein’ssmile 40 andheexplainedhewasaboutto 41 thebarbershop.Hehadbeentoldtoleavewithin 7days.His 42 barbershopsimplycouldn’tpayenoughrentandthelandlordhadinvitedanotherroomer,onewhowouldn'tbe 43 animalsoutside.Manuela’seyesbeganto 44 asHusseinexpressedhis 45 aboutthehomelesscatshecaredfor.Butasfatewouldhaveit,therewassomethingbetter 46 forthebarberandhiscats.AsManuela’sblogsupportersreadher 47 aboutHussein,they,oneafteranother, 48 subscribingtohimandhiscats.Everydayforthenextweek,ManuelawenttoHusseinwiththe 49 .Andonthefourthday,somethingunbelievablehappenedwhenHusseinwasableto 50 astorefrontinanoldbuildingnearhisshop.Noelectricity, 51 therewaspotential.Manuelaandotherpeople 52 tohelppaintandclearrubbishwhileelectriciansmadeallthenecessary 53 .Inlessthantwoweeks,thebarberwasbackin 54 again.Throughthekindnessofstrangers, 55 ,hisandhiscats'wholeworldwasbroughtback.36.18\nA.independent B.familiar C.expensive D.ancient36.A.grateful B.patient C.careful D.attractive37.A.neighbors B.barbers C.cats D.customers38.A.spokeout B.backedoff C.setoff D.finishedoff39.A.faded B.froze C.reappeared D.accumulated40.A.rebuild B.sell C.lose D.decorate41.A.dull B.classic C.remote D.wide42.A.purchasing B.feeding C.sheltering D.collecting43.A.glare B.open C.shine D.flood44.A.promises B.adoration C.anxiety D.comments45.A.instore B.bychance C.onpurpose D.atpresent46.A.review B.letter C.post D.invitation47.A.suggested B.remembered C.reported D.began48.A.congratulations B.decisions C.announcements D.contributions49.A.return B.secure C.protect D.spot50.A.when B.and C.but D.so51.A.cameby B.cheeredup C.broke18\naway D.droppedout36.A.appointments B.connections C.assumptions D.budgets37.A.comparison B.advance C.company D.business38.A.normally B.thankfully C.naturally D.directly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。56(locate)attheNationalMartimeMuseuminGreenwich,CuttySark,oneofthelastteashipsintheworldandnow57award-winningtouristattraction,iscelebratingits150thanniversarythisyear.BuiltinDumbartonin1869,CuttySark58(design)tocarryteafromChinatoEnglandasfastaspossible.OnFebruary16,1870,CuttySarkleftLondonforShanghai59herfirstvoyagewith"largeamountsofwine,spiritsandbeer".ItwasonOct13,187060theshiparrivedbackinLondonwitharound1,305,812poundsoftea.Thisisthefirstjourneytheshipsuccessfullymade.Later,61theshipachievedwasothersevenvoyagestoChinainpursuitoftea.CuttySarkTheatrewillbehostingaseriesof62(perform)andeventsthrough2020-2021,thepurposeof63istomarkCuttySark's150thanniversary.AspecialconcertfromtheBBCSingers64(honour)CuttySark'splaceinhistorywillbethestartofthisyears’celebrations.Itishermanyconnectionsacrosstheglobethatmakehera65(national)acknowledgedtreasure.第四部分写作(共两节,满分40分)第一节应用文写作(满分15分)假定你是李明。你所在的班级将举行毕业告别派对(graduationfarewellparty),请你给外教Mr.Robinson写一封邀请信,内容包括:18\n1.时间:周日下午5点;2.地点:学校餐厅;3.活动安排:享用晚餐,观看演出,分享美好回忆等等。注意:1.词数80左右;2.可适当增加细节。 第二节概要写作(满分25分)阅读下面短文,根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。Imaginelivingontheedgeofavastdesert,whichismovingquietlyclosertoyourvillageeverydayandcoveringyourfields.Thedesertisonthemove.Thisiscalleddesertification.Desertificationoccursinregionsclosetoanalreadyexistingdesert.Itgenerallyarisesfromtworelatedcauses.Thefirstisover-useofwaterinthearea.Thereisnotenoughwaterinanycase,andifitisnotcarefullyused,disastercanfollow.Astimegoeson,watershortagesmakefarmingmoreandmoredifficult.Insomeplaces,localscanrememberlocallakesandmarsheswhichwereoncethehomesforallkindsoffishandbirds.Theyhavebeencompletelyburiedbythesandnow.Farmersleavetheland,andfieldsarereplacedbydeserts.Thesecondcauseismisuseorover-useoftheland.Thismeansthatthewrongcropsareplantedandneedmorewaterthanisavailable. Ploughinglargefieldsandremovingbushesandtreesmeansthatthewindwillblowawaythesoil.Oncethesoilislost,itishardtoreplace,andifthereisrain,ithasnowheretogo,andbringsnobenefit.Itisnotonlythefarmersandvillagerswhosuffer. Everyspring,theskies18\noversomeofeasterncities,thousandsofkilometersawayfromthedeserts,canbedarkenedbysandstorms.Dustfromdesertscanhaveagreateffectonweathersystems.Whiledesertificationisperhapsbeingpartlycausedbyglobalwarming,thesesandstormscanmakeglobalwarmingworsebyaddingtowhatisknownasthegreenhouseeffect.Whatcanbedonetoslowdownorstoptheprocessofdesertification?Agreatdealofworkisalreadyunderway.Obviouslyfirststepsaretofindnewwatersources.Treeplantingcanhelp,byprovidingbarriersbetweendesertandrichfield.Sometypesofgrassalsoholdthesoiltogether,andstopthewindtakingit.Withouttheseefforts,itwillbeharderandhardertostoptheworld’sdesertsintheirtracks,andmoreandmorefarmerswillgiveupandheadforcities.Thelessontobelearntliesbeneaththesand._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________18\n参考答案第一部分听力(听力原文附后)1.B 2.A 3.C 4.A 5.A 6.B 7.A 8.A9.B 10.C 11.C 12.A 13.C 14.B 15.C 16.B17.C 18.B 19.A 20.C第二部分阅读理解第一节21-23 AAD24~26ADC29-30BADC第二节31-35GCADF第三部分语言运用第一节完型填空36.B;37A;38.C;39D;40.A;41.C;42.A;43.B;44.D;45.C;46.A;47.C;48.D;49.D;50.B;51.C;52.A;53.B;54.D;55.B第二节短文填空56.Located57.an58.wasdesigned18\n59.on60.that61.what62.performances63.which64.tohonour65.nationally第四部分写作第一节应用文写作Onepossibleversion:DearMr.Robinson,Iamwritingtoinviteyoutoattendourgraduationfarewellparty,whichwillbeheldattheschoolcanteenat5p.m.thisSunday.Duringtheparty,wewillenjoydinner,playgamesandappreciateperformancestogether.Thentherewillcomethemostimportantpartoftheparty:sharingtheunforgettablemomentsinthepastthreeyears.Wewouldbegreatlyhonoredbyyourpresence.Ifyouacceptoursincereinvitation,pleaseinformusatyourearliestconvenience,enablingustomakesomenecessarypreparations.Yourssincerely,LiMing第二节 概要写作参考范文Desertification,thetendencyofdesertmovingandcoveringnearbyfields,ismainlycausedbyoverusingwaterandmisusingtheland.Itnotonlydoesharmtotheresidentsbutalsohasnegativeeffectsonweathersystems.Todealwithit,newwatersourcesshouldbediscovered,andtreesandgrassescanbeplantedtosetbarriersandsolidifythesoil.(60)听力材料Text118\nM:I’veneverseenyoushoutatsomeonebefore.Areyouallright?W:I’msorry,butthatwomanwasbeingsorude!It’sbeenalongdayandI’malittlestressedoutfromwork.Text2W:I’mcallingaboutmygasbillforlastmonthbecausetherearesomechargesthatI’mconcernedabout.M:Icanreviewitwithyou.Butfirst,what’syourhomeaddressandthelastnameontheaccount?Text3M:I’llattendalectureonWednesday.Let’sdiscussthisfurtherattheFridaymeeting.W:Unfortunately,I’llbeleavingforLondonThursdayafternoon.Maybewecantalkthatmorningoverbreakfast.M:Soundsgreat.Text4M:Youlookupset.What’swrong?W:I’llnevertakemycardowntownagain.M:Didyougetanotherticketorcouldn’tyoufindaparkingspace?W:Iwishitwerejustthat.Mycarwasbrokeninto.Ilostmypurse.Text5M:Ifindthatyoudidn’tturninyourhomeworktoday.W:I’msorry,sir.M:IseverythingOK?Youdon’tlookverywell.We’vebeeninschoolforfourmonthsnow,andthisisthefirsttimeyouhaven’tdoneyourhomework.W:I’vebeenalittlestressedbymygrandma’sdeath.Text6W:Hi,Paul.Youlookunhappy.M:MycomputerwentwrongthismorningandIhavetogetapaperfinishedforclassonMonday.W:Youcanalwaysgotothelibrary.M:Thelibraryisn’topenonSaturdayafternoonsandSundaysandIhavetotakecareofmybabysisterthismorning.W:That’saproblem.Myfamilyishavingfriendsoverthisafternoonsoitwon’tbepossibleforyoutocometomyplace.Icanlendyoumycomputer.18\nM:Wow,Sally,that’sgreat.Text7W:WhatdidyouwatchonTVlastnight,Patrick?M:Afootballmatch,Jenny.Whataboutyou?W:Iwatchedaconcert—RobbieWilliams,youknow.Ilovehim!Hewasfantastic.Wasthematchgood?M:Itwasabitslowbutatleastmyteamwon.W:Ihaven’twatchedmuchTVinthepastfewweeksandIcan’taffordtogotoalivematchatthefootballstadium.M:Whathaveyoubeendoing?W:Ihavehadalotofhomework.ItismyexamsnextmonthandIwanttopasssothatIcangotocollege.Iwanttostudyscienceatcollege.M:Thatsoundsreallyinteresting,Jenny,butalotofhardwork.Listen,haveyougottimeforacoffeesowecouldhaveachat?W:Sure,whynot?Text8W:Pleaseturnoffthelight,Harry.M:Why?What’sthematter?Iwanttoreadthepaper.W:Ifweturnontoomanylights,alltheelectricityinthehousewillgooff.M:Nowwhotoldyouthat?W:OurnewneighborMrSmith.M:MrSmith?Whendidhecometoourhome?W:Ihadtogotohishome.M:Whatwaswrong?W:WhenIturnedonthewashingmachine,allthelightswereout.M:Well,didhetakecareofitforyou?W:Yes,buthesaiditwouldtakealotmoreworktodoareallygoodjob.Hesaidweneedednewelectricwiresthroughoutthehouseandalotofotherthings.M:Didhetellyouhowmuchitwouldcost?W:Yes,aboutathousanddollars.M:Athousanddollars?That’salotofmoney.Andjustwhenweneedtogetsomeworkdoneonourcar,too.Text9M:Rosie,I’vegotsomethingtotellyou.18\nW:Whatisit?M:Well,I’vemadeadecisionI’mgoingtoleavethehospital.W:Leave?Whatdoyoumean?M:I’mboredwithit.Iwanttodosomethingdifferent.W:Isee.Howlonghaveyoubeeninthishospital?Fortwoyears?M:No,I’vebeenherefor6years,andI’vebeeninBrightonfor7years.Iwantachange.W:You’releavingBrighton!Butwhy?Whatareyougoingtodo?M:I’mgoingtoAfrica.I’vegotajobasadoctorwithavolunteerorganization.TheywantmetogotoNigeria.W:What?!You’rejoking!M:Look,Ididn’ttellyoubeforebecausenothingwascertain.ButIgotaformalofferthismorning.Rosie,Iwillmissyouverymuch,andIdon’twanttoendourrelationship.ButIwanttoseetheworld.Youdounderstand,don’tyou?W:Oh,yes,Iunderstand!M:I’mreallysorry,Rosie.Text10M:Goodday,everyone.Nowthatwe’reallontheboat,I’llgiveyouabriefexplanationoftoday’sactivities,aswellasanintroductiontotheGreatBarrierReefitself.Asweleavethemainlandhere,we’regoingtopassbyoneofthemostfascinatingpartsofit.Thebeautifulcoloredplantsthatyouseebelowyoustartedforming8,000yearsago.Theyarehometoover2,000speciesoffish.GreenIslandisjustoneofthe900islandsoftheGreatBarrierReef,anditistheonlyonewitharainforest.Sherriisourparkguide,andshewilltakeyouthroughtheforestandtellyouallaboutthe120differentplantspecieswehave.Ifyou’reinterestedingettingwet,IsuggestyoufollowDamienandMarcus.They’reourdivingguides,andtheyhavethemostknowledgeaboutlifeontheisland.Anythingtodowithbeerorboats,youcanaskme.However,donotgoanywhereonyourownwithoutinformingusfirst.Wewouldn’twantanyonetogetbittenbyasharkorapoisonousspider.Justkidding,mates!18