江苏省苏北四市（徐州、淮安、宿迁、连云港）2021-2022学年高三上学期期末调研考试英语含答案（含听力）

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2021～2022学年高三年级期末试卷(苏北四市)

            英　　语           2022.1

本试卷分四个部分。满分150分，考试用时120分钟。

第一部分　听力(共两节，满分30分)

第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)

听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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. What causes the man's sleeping problem?

A. The season.    B. The roommates.    C. The temperature.

(　　)2. What is the woman doing?

A. Taking a photo.    B. Choosing a camera.    C. Doing some sightseeing.

(　　)3. What does the man think about paying by phone?

A. It is easy.    B. It is secure.    C. It is comfortable.

(　　)4. Where does the man go for Christmas?

A. To the holiday ceremony.    　　　　B. To the restaurant.

C. To the family party.

(　　)5. At what time will the plane land?

A. 8：55 pm.    B. 9：00 pm.    C. 9：30 pm.

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. What does the man want to do with the coin on the ground?

A. Buy a small gift.    B. Keep it for himself.    C. Leave it for someone else.

(　　)7. What does the woman want to give the homeless man?

A. Money.    B. Food.    C. Drink.

听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。

(　　)8. How does the boy feel recently?

A. Regretful.    B. Sick.    C. Stressed.

(　　)9. What is bothering the boy?

A. That his schoolwork is heavy.    　　　　B. That his grade is unsatisfactory.

C. That his school year is almost over.

(　　)10. What does the girl offer to do for the boy?

A. Help schedule his time.    　　　　B. Give him time off from work.

C. Bring his lunch to the library.

听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。

(　　)11. What does the young man just get from the woman?

A. A truck.    B. A boat.    C. A motorcycle.

(　　)12. Why does the woman buy the present for the young man?

A. He will go to college soon.    　　　　B. He recently graduated.

C. He got a new job.

(　　)13. What does the woman offer to pay for?

A. Insurance.    B. Gas.    C. Repairs.

听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。

(　　)14. Who is the woman?

A. A doctor.    B. A receptionist.    C. A nurse.

(　　)15. Where are the speakers?

A. In the consulting room.    　　　　B. In the X­ray department.

C. In the examination room.

(　　)16. How many departments are being modernized according to the woman?

A. One.    B. Two.    C. Three.

听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

(　　)17. How many people did the group have when it began?

A. Two.    B. Four.    C. Ten.

(　　)18. What is the goal of John's group?

A. To plant trees for materials.    　　　　B. To repair damaged forests.

C. To attract more animals.

(　　)19. What does “The Knowing Tree” focus on?

A. Educating children.    　　　　B. Gathering donations.

C. Attracting more volunteers.

(　　)20. What is the main topic of the talk?

A. Traveling for school projects.    　　　　B. Protecting the environment.

C. Starting a business.

第二部分　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。

A

When you are visiting the Florida Panhandle, take a day to visit the four remarkable lighthouses on the “Forgotten Coast”．

St. Marks Lighthouse

Constructed in 1842, it is located on the east side of the entrance to the St. Marks River. Over the years, oil, kerosene, and electricity have powered the lamp which could be seen up to 15 miles. In 1960, the light was automated. The tower is closed to climbing but the restored Keeper's Quarters are open the first Friday and Saturday of each month, 10 am4 pm.

Crooked River Lighthouse

The lighthouse stands on the mainland. It is open, weather permitting, for climbs Wednesday through Friday 11 am4pm, Saturday 9 am4 pm and Sunday 1 pm4 pm. The cost for climbing the lighthouse is $5 per person. All climbers must be at least 44 inches tall.

Cape St. George Lighthouse

It stands at the center of St. George Island. The beach erosion(侵蚀) caused its collapse on October 21, 2005. Dedicated volunteers saved more than 22，000 original bricks from the ruins and with community support and public and private funding, it was successfully rebuilt. The lighthouse is open daily except Thursday. Climbing fees are $5 for adults; $3 for children.The lighthouse and gift shop are open daily 10 am5pm(Sunday: noon5 pm; Thursday: closed).

Cape San Blas Lighthouse

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015. Tower climbs are available($5 for adults, $3 for children over 44 inches tall and under age 12). It is open for climbing Wednesday through Saturday 11 am5 pm. Call to ask about extended summer or holiday hours and be sure to visit its Sleeping Beauty Gift Shop, which offers a display of paintings of all Florida's lighthouses by Mary Alice Cullifer.

(　　)21. When can tourists visit the Keeper's Quarters of St. Marks Lighthouse?

A. At 3 pm, Feb 5, 2022.    B. At 5 pm, Mar 12, 2022.

C. At 9 am, Feb 5, 2022.    D. At 11 am, Mar 12, 2022.

(　　)22. What can we learn about Cape St. George Lighthouse?

A. It can be visited free of charge.

B. It was rebuilt with joint efforts.

C. It is open to visitors every day.

D. It is not accessible for children.

(　　)23. Which lighthouse allows extended hours?

A. St. Marks Lighthouse.    B. Crooked River Lighthouse.

C. Cape St. George Lighthouse.    D. Cape San Blas Lighthouse.

B

An 89­year­old man，Manfred Steiner, has reached a goal he spent 20 years working toward and nearly a lifetime thinking about: earning his Ph. D. And now he is a physicist.

Steiner values this degree because it is what he always wanted and because he overcame health problems that could have affected his studies. “But I made it, and this was the most satisfactory point in my life, to finish it，” he said.

When he was young, Steiner wanted to become a physicist after reading about Albert Einstein. But his mother and uncle persuaded him that studying medicine would be a better choice. He earned his medical degree in 1955 and moved to the US soon after.

Steiner studied hematology(血液学) at Tufts University and biochemistry at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He became a full professor and led the hematology department at Brown's medical school from 1985 to 1994. Steiner helped establish a research program in hematology at the University of North Carolina. He directed that program until he retired from medicine in 2000.

Steiner found medical research pleasing, but it was not quite the same as his interest in physics. “It was something like a wish that was never fulfilled, that always stuck in the back of my head，” he said. At age 70, he started taking undergraduate classes.

Physics professor Brad Marston was surprised when Steiner entered his quantum mechanics class. But he became Steiner's adviser for his dissertation(学位论文) after realizing how serious Steiner was about the subject and how hard he worked. “He has written many papers in medical science, more papers than I've written in physics，” Marston said. “One thing that's really true about Manfred is that he perseveres.”

After the university published a story about Steiner on its website, people across the US contacted him to ask for advice on how to go after their dreams later in life. His advice is: Do what you love to do.

(　　)24. Why did Steiner value his degree in physics?

A. Because it solved his health problems.

B. Because it was his long­pursued dream.

C. Because it met his mother's expectation.

D. Because it was inspired by Albert Einstein.

(　　)25. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?

A. Steiner's contributions to teaching.

B. Steiner's researches after retirement.

C. Steiner's achievements in hematology.

D. Steiner's performances at Tufts University.

(　　)26. What impressed Professor Marston most about Steiner?

A. His taking undergraduate classes at 70.

B. His writing more papers in physics.

C. His sticking to becoming a physicist.

D. His being a role model for Americans.

(　　)27. Which of the following can best describe Steiner?

A. Active and open­minded.    B. Enthusiastic and easy­going.

C. Intelligent and warm­hearted.    D. Perseverant and hard­working.

C

The short film Piper, released by Pixar in 2016, won the 89th Academy Award for Best Animated(动画的) Short film. Piper was written and directed by Alan Barillaro，previously working in the animation department. It's a wonder that he had the fortune to win Oscar for his first film.

The short film follows a baby bird named Piper, as she learns and overcomes her fears of finding food at the seafront. Piper is encouraged to peck(啄) at the sand beach but gets wet through with water from a wave. Discouraged by the terrible wave, she hopes to get food from her mother but fails. After gathering up the courage again, she meets a hermit crab(寄居蟹) who shows her not to be scared of the ocean but to embrace it. Finally, she discovers the secret of the ocean and feeds herself even her family. It's a story about facing challenges and not being discouraged by failure. Like Piper, we can always find solutions and come out stronger than ever before.

Somehow Pixar manages to fit all of these into a five­minute­long short film, without using any spoken language and entirely by animation. Movements and personified facial expressions are what drive this story in this film. Much like the nature documentary, the continuous pulling of the shallow focus adds the sense of realism. The clean and clear animation allows for even the slightest micro­expressions to be picked up by the audience. And the music is consistent with Piper's emotions, making the audience feel the same way.

This film and lots of others by Pixar make us laugh and cry all the time. By fitting a simple story with simple characters, we are led through challenges to a satisfying conclusion for our characters. It's one of the best short films in a long time.

(　　)28. What is the storyline of the short film?

A. A mother instructs her child to find food.

B. A bird overcomes fears and grows independent.

C. A bird family tries to adapt to life at the seafront.

D. A sand beach offers food to the birds living nearby.

(　　)29. What techniques are used in the short film?

A. Animation and music.    B. Sound and virtual scenes.

C. Movements and speeches.    D. Clear pictures and vivid lines.

(　　)30. What's the author's attitude towards the short film?

A. Indifferent.    B. Critical.    C. Favorable.    D. Negative.

(　　)31. What is this text?

A. A documentary.    B. A review.    C. A story.    D. An essay.

D

When it comes to team assembly, people who are both trustworthy and competent are the most sought after. However, those who are friendly and trustworthy are more likely to be selected than those who are known for just their skill competence and personal reputation, according to a new research from Binghamton University.

“We assume that people are selected due to their knowledge, skills and abilities. However, this research suggests that people may often get picked because team members feel comfortable with them，” said Cynthia Maupin, assistant professor in Binghamton University's School of Management. “People may be willing to sacrifice a bit in terms of performance in order to have a really positive team experience.”

Maupin and her colleagues focused on a group of MBA students to conduct their study. Students were randomly assigned to different teams to carry out class projects. Toward the end of the semester, they were asked to form their own teams and evaluate why they selected each member.

“To find out how the students signaled to others that they might be someone who would be good to team up with in the future, we studied their use of either challenging or supportive voice，” Maupin said.

•Challenging voice: Communicating in a way that challenges the present situation and is focused on new ideas and efficiency.

•Supportive voice: Communicating in a way that strengthens social ties and trust.

The researchers found that students who exhibited both voices were the most in­demand people when it came to assembling teams. However, students who only used supportive voice to exhibit their friendliness and trustworthiness were more sought after than those who only signaled their competence through the use of challenging voice.

Maupin said the findings have major implications for the workplace. “People should realize the way they speak up can have a strong effect on informal teaming up at a later point and that supportive voice helps establish harmonious relationships and a sense of trust amongst individuals.”

(　　)32. Who are preferred as team members?

A. Those easy to get along with.

B. Those with skill competence.

C. Those willing to make sacrifices.

D. Those with good personal reputation.

(　　)33. What does the underlined word “signaled” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?

A. Displayed.    B. Promised.    C. Replied.    D. Gestured.

(　　)34. What does Maupin think of the findings?

A. They make people more supportive.

B. They help improve work competence.

C. They make sense for better team assembly.

D. They have strong effects on formal teaming up.

(　　)35. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?

A. The Secret of Communication

B. The Importance of Competence

C. Challenging Voice or Supportive Voice

D. Competent Teammates or Friendly Teammates

第二节(共5小题；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。

Practicing gratitude can increase feelings of happiness and life satisfaction while decreasing depressive symptoms. __36__ To start improving your gratitude skill, try the following gratitude challenges.

Reflect on the gifts of hardship. There is no question that life can be challenging, as things don't always turn out the way we'd hoped. __37__ It may seem difficult to reflect on challenging times and find a reason to be grateful, but in making our pain purposeful, we can find meaning in the experience.

Express gratitude to others in writing. __38__ Send each of them a quick but considerate correspondence in the form of a handwritten note, email or even a thoughtfully composed text. Remind them of why they are special to you and how worthwhile they are in the world. As a result of your effort, those on the receiving end will experience the mood­boosting benefits of being appreciated. They won't be the only beneficiaries. Writing letters of gratitude has a positive effect on the author, increasing feelings of happiness while decreasing depression, studies have shown.

__39__ An important aspect of practicing gratitude regularly is becoming aware of opportunities throughout your day to express gratitude. Acknowledge at least two times a day that someone spreads a small act of kindness toward you. These acts could be a delivery person bringing a package to your door, a coworker offering assistance at work or your significant other getting you a coffee. __40__

When you finish the challenges, hopefully you'll be inspired by the mood­boosting benefits and continue actively practicing gratitude on a daily basis.

A. Catch the chances of acting kindness.

B. Notice and appreciate the small stuff.

C. Think of three people in your life that you truly appreciate.

D. All of us experience dilemma at different points in our lives.

E. The benefits of thankfulness extend to both the giver and receiver.

F. Gratitude takes practice to realize its full potential, just like any other skill.

G. Once recognizing their efforts, you can consistently show your appreciation better.

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)

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。

Preet Chandi, an Asian woman, returned from a trek(徒步旅行) across Greenland last year. She hopes to __41__ an unsupported trek across Antarctica to the south pole by herself. The 700­mile journey will take about 45 days. She will face the __42__ cold of －50℃ while dragging a sled weighing 95 kg when she __43__．

Preet Chandi __44__ it is a tough journey. But she feels well prepared after years of __45__. In recent weeks she has been __46__ tyres around the streets near her home. She has received a number of curious questions from __47__. “If you come from a community that is not involved in __48__ at all, it can be really hard，” she said, adding that a number of people thought she was to __49__ for Southall, in west London, not to the south pole. “It's just beyond their __50__．”

In the south pole, one may __51__ nothing in front for days except snow. It is quite a mental __52__. Thus, her partner has left messages inside her tent, while friends have __53__ voice notes for her to listen to on the journey.

When she returns, she plans to put aside some money to __54__ more women to try outdoor adventures. She is pleased to see change in what has __55__ been a male­dominated area. What an inspiring woman!

(　　)41. A. abandon　    B. sponsor　    C. complete　　　    D. introduce

(　　)42. A. refreshing    B. biting    C. bearable    D. slight

(　　)43. A. settles down    B. checks out    C. sets off    D. turns up

(　　)44. A. admits    B. denies    C. hopes    D. prays

(　　)45. A. working    B. adjustment    C. struggle    D. training

(　　)46. A. lifting    B. dragging    C. rolling    D. pushing

(　　)47. A. passers­by    B. explorers    C. visitors    D. cyclists

(　　)48. A. activities    B. adventures    C. competitions    D. sports

(　　)49. A. push    B. run    C. head    D. look

(　　)50. A. control    B. ability    C. reach    D. knowledge

(　　)51. A. touch    B. feel    C. see    D. smell

(　　)52. A. challenge    B. trouble    C. dilemma    D. success

(　　)53. A. played    B. recorded    C. presented    D. taken

(　　)54. A. urge    B. persuade    C. command    D. fund

(　　)55. A. extremely    B. incredibly    C. temporarily    D. typically

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。

Buried deep in the ruins of the Shang Dynasty, specifically in Anyang City of Henan Province, bones of the rhino(犀牛) were found.

A collection of archaeological evidence has confirmed the __56__(exist) of rhinos in ancient China. The animal __57__(distribute) across China's Central Plains, __58__ Chinese civilization originated.

Nevertheless, the rhino was no longer wandering in the region after the Han Dynasty. One explanation is that it was the colder climate of Northeast Asia that saw the creature __59__(appear) from the pages of history. However, Zhou Yu, the writer of HistoryofChineseArmor(盔甲), offered up __60__ explanation: the crafting of armor.

Armor was __61__(original) made of bamboo but the material possessed limited __62__(defend) capabilities. Leather armor later became popular during the pre­Qin period. Zhou's book __63__(read) that the rhino's thick skin was a primary material for the creation of warriors' armor. Many ancient accounts recorded the killing of rhinos and __64__(turn) their skin into protective covering. “The huge demand __65__ rhino skins might have caused the animal's disappearance or at least its migration from the Central Plains to the southwestern regions，” Zhou told BeijingReview.

第四部分　写作(共两节，满分40分)

第一节(满分15分)

假定你所在的城市正在开展创建美丽城市的活动，请你以学生会的名义写一份倡议书，内容包括：

1. 活动目的；2. 倡议内容；3. 发起倡议。

注意：

1. 写作词数应为80左右；

2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。

Dear fellow students，

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

The Students' Union

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。

When I was young, I lived in a small village in Melaka. The spirit of neighborliness was very strong then. All of us were quite poor by today's standards but we got by. However, one family which could be considered as poor as a church mouse was the Lim family living in the bicycle shop just opposite our house.

Mr. Lim, the shop owner, had twelve children. The joke amongst the neighbors was that he was aiming to form a football team among his children. However, seriously speaking, it was no joke for him trying to feed his growing children daily. My family was relatively better off in the village and my father was the headman. My mother was a kind­hearted soul. She would bring over whatever food we could spare to our neighbors.

I remember one particular year when times were very hard. The economy was doing very badly. For many people, three meals a day was a luxury let alone buying a new bicycle. Even my family had to make do with two meals a day. One day, I noticed my mother looking troubled. She had learned that the Lim family had not been eating for the past two days. There and then, she decided to sacrifice part of our meals to the family. Despite my protest that we too were hungry, she kept on doing the kind act from then on. Fortunately, the troubled situation did not last long, and the children in our family returned to our three meals a day again.

As time went on, I noticed Mr. Lim grow cheerful. The number of customers at his shop had increased steadily. Business at his shop took off like a rocket as bicycles were very useful and popular for transport then.

However, it was at this time that my father's business took a turn for the worse. My father was a grocery owner and he trusted many people readily. One day, his senior assistant ran off with almost all the shop's earnings. My father had to run around, trying to make up for the loss.

During that time, his health was also worsening. One night, my father suddenly fainted, putting the whole house totally in chaos. My mother tried several times to wake him up but failed. We children were all frightened and cried loudly.

注意：

1. 续写词数应为150左右；

2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。

Hearing our cries, Mr. Lim rushed to help. ________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Finally, my father recovered with piles of bills to pay. ________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

2021～2022学年高三年级期末试卷(苏北四市)

英语参考答案及听力材料

第一部分　听力

1～5　CABCB　6～10　CBCAC　11～15　ABACC　16～20　BABAB

第二部分　阅读

第一节

21～23　ABD　24～27　BCCD　28～31　BACB　32～35　AACD

第二节

36～40　FDCBG

第三部分　语言运用

第一节

41～45　CBCAD　46～50　BABCD　51～55　CABDD

第二节

56. existence　57. was distributed　58. where　59. disappear　60. another　61. originally

62. defensive/defens(c)e　63. reads　64. turning　65. for

第四部分　写作

第一节

One possible version：

Dear fellow students，

A campaign is being launched to beautify our city and create a comfortable environment. We students are expected to take an active part in it.

We can start from the very little things around us, like picking up waste in the street, wiping out unwanted advertisements, observing traffic rules and so on. Besides, it's also a good idea for us to give out booklets to advocate civilized behavior.

Every little bit matters. Let's work together to make our city more beautiful.

The Students' Union

第二节

One possible version：

Hearingourcries, Mr. Limrushedtohelp. The moment he figured out the emergency, Mr. Lim quickly drove my father to the nearest hospital. My father was brought into surgery. Mr. Lim paid the medical bill and kept us company all night long, constantly comforting us. Luckily, the operation turned out a success. While my father was in hospital, Mr. Lim often visited us with some necessities. To relieve my mother's burden, he even drove us to school every day.

Finally, myfatherrecoveredwithpilesofbillstopay. Again Mr. Lim came to our aid. He lent us some money and arranged for my father to work in his shop to get some earnings. Meanwhile, he financed the education for me and my siblings. Whenever my parents thanked him for his help, he just simply said that our kindness deserved it. An old saying goes that a near neighbor is better than a distant cousin. I felt blessed to live in such a good neighborhood.

听力材料

Text 1

W: I've been having trouble sleeping lately. My roommates both stay up late and I wake up early.

M: I have a similar problem, but it is because that my apartment is too cold.

Text 2

W: Where do you want me to stand? I've never done this before.

M: Right over there, on the black spots. Look directly at the camera, please. Don't smile.

Text 3

W: I am still not comfortable with using my phone as a method of payment. It is much easier, but I feel like it's simple to steal my information this way.

M: I think it is safer. I have a digital lock that protects everything.

Text 4

W: My family gets together at an Italian restaurant. We used to go to see the Christmas Tree Festival, but we gave up on that a few years ago. What does your family do?

M: We spend Christmas at my parents' house. My grandmother makes dinner for everyone.

Text 5

W: Ladies and gentlemen. Please fasten your seat belts. We will be landing in five minutes.

M: That's good. The plane took off at 3：00 pm and it's 8：55 pm now. I thought we wouldn't be landing until 9：30 pm.

Text 6

W: That's a coin on the ground.

M: Just leave it there.

W: Why? It's money!

M: Please don't pick it up. You don't need it, do you?

W: Well, not really.

M: Someone else might, though. There are some homeless people around here. If one of them finds it, it might help them get some food or a hot drink.

W: What if they spend it on something bad, like alcohol?

M: Well, we can't predict what that money will be used for. So, just leave it alone.

W: You're right. But let's go further than that. Let's buy some sandwiches for the man who lives under that bridge.

Text 7

W: Are you okay? You look like you may be getting ill.

M: I'm happy that the school year is almost over, but I really don't know how I will get all my work done. I have three papers and a public speaking project to present before the end of the month.

W: Can I help you finish any of them?

M: No. I need to do the work myself. I just need to schedule my time wisely. It will be a hard month, though.

W: I wish I could do more. Oh, I know! I will bring you lunch during the days so that you do not get interrupted. You won't even have to leave the library.

M: That sounds wonderful!

Text 8

W: All right, keep your eyes closed. No looking. OK, open them！Surprise!

M: Oh my! You got me a new truck! You didn't have to do this.

W: Your father and I wanted to congratulate you for finishing your law degree. We know how hard you have worked for the past several years.

M: I don't know what to say. Thank you so much.

W: You deserve it. I know you said you wanted a motorcycle, but I don't trust those things. I also would never forgive myself if something happened to you. Do you like it?

M: Of course I do! How much did this cost you?

W: Don't worry about it. We'll pay for your insurance for the year, but the rest is up to you. Drive safe!

M: I will. This is perfect! Just think, when I'm a successful lawyer, I'll have a vehicle big enough to pull my boat!

W: First, you have to find a job. Once you become successful, you can do whatever you want with your money. But first things first, don't forget about those who need help.

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W: You say your head aches all the time?

M: Yes.

W: Is the pain at the front of your head or the back?

M: Look, I gave all these details to the receptionist when I came in. Do I have to go through it all again?

W: I'm afraid so. I have to get the details, take blood samples, and check your blood pressure. Only then can the doctor have a look at you.

M: I'm sorry. This headache makes me bad­tempered. A nurse's life can't be easy.

W: It isn't, but don't worry about me. Let's deal with your problem.

M: Will the doctor examine me in here?

W: No, I do the checks in the examination room. Then you can see the doctor in his consulting room. Depending on what he finds, he might send you to the X­ray department.

M: Does this doctor know anything about headaches? On the door it says Heart and Lung Department.

W: We are using their room because the Head and Neck Department and the Accident Department are both being modernized.

M: Everything here seems to make my headache worse. I really do need to see the doctor.

W: Calm down. Getting annoyed won't help. A few more checks, and then he will see you. I'm sure he'll find a way to make you feel better.

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Last week, I had the pleasure of meeting a group of nature lovers who are fighting climate change. The leader of the group, John, took a few minutes to sit down and talk to me about their projects. John told me that he started the group with his wife Eliza. A year later they had grown to 10 people and now, four years later, they have 50 volunteers. John said that they planted around 100 trees last week alone. Their group focuses on fixing the places where trees have been cut down by people. John stressed that humans need the trees as much as the animals do and that people tend to forget that trees aren't just materials to sell for profit. We also need them to breathe. I was able to hear more about Eliza, who has actually stopped doing the planting with them for the past year. Eliza still travels with them, but she's started a separate group called “The Knowing Tree”. John described the group as one to inform children about the importance of keeping our natural world in a good condition. It's truly inspiring.