福建省厦门第一中学2022-2023学年高三英语下学期一模试题（Word版附答案）

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厦门一中2023届高三下学期
英语

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 is the woman waiting for?
A. A package delivery. B. A message from Tony. C. A change in weather.
2. When did the woman get the news about her promotion?
A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.
3. What happened to the man?
A. He lost his concert ticket.
B. He was involved in a car crash.
C. He failed to buy the tickets online.
4. Where are the speakers probably?
A. In a camera factory. B. At a photo exhibition. C. In a photography studio.
5. Which is usually the man's best subject?
A. English. B. Physics. C. Maths.
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 is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Brother and sister. B. Teacher and student. C. Father and daughter.
7. What does the woman think of her history teacher?
A. Cautious B. Serious. C. Humorous.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How much will a member pay the sports club a month?
A. £40. B. £20. C. £14.
9. What class is offered at weekends?
A. Weightlifting. B. Swimming. C. Kickboxing.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What is the main reason for the man to seek a job in software engineering?
A. High salary. B. Great talent. C. Personal Interest.
11. What is special about the coffee cup the man has invented?
A. It lights up. B. It cools quickly. C. It cleans itself.
12. What does the man really want to be?
A. A designer. B. An engineer. C. A professor.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Where are the speakers?
A. In a kitchen. B. In a greenhouse. C. In a grocery store.
14. How many tomato plants does the woman give the man?
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
15. What is probably the man's new hobby?
A. Cooking. B. Motorcycling. C. Gardening.
16. What will the woman give Wendy for her birthday?
A. Fresh flowers. B. Homegrown plants. C. Motorbike parts.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What might the speaker be best known as?
A. A comedy actor. B. A ceremony host. C. A popular lecturer.
18. How many people in total will give speeches at the ceremony?
A. Only two. B. Around 12. C. At least 24.
19. What type of movie is probably the speaker's favorite?
A. Horror. B. Action. C. Fantasy.
20. What will the speaker do next?
A. Perform a comedy on the stage.
B. Announce the winner of an award.
C. Introduce another movie candidate.
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，从每题所纶的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Every delicious steak you have ever enjoyed eating started with a good cut of meat. However, picking that perfect cut can be challenging-supermarkets are flooded with options, and it is not as straightforward as simply choosing the one with the highest price tag. Follow this guide for some advice.
Tenderloin （US）, Fillet （UK）, Eye Fillet （AUS/NZ）
A classic cut, the tenderloin comes from the strip of muscle tucked against the backbone of the animal. As this muscle does not do much work, this is the tenderest cut of beef-which also makes it the most expensive, and arguably the most desirable. We say "arguably" because, while the tenderloin is supremely lean and a favorite of those who love their steak to melt in their mouth, it can also be tasteless. Filet mignon， widely referred to as the creme de la crème （精华） of all steak cuts, is cut from the very tip of the tenderloin.
Ribeye （US/UK）, Scotch fillet （AUS/NZ）
This cut, from the rib section of the animal, comes with an abundance of rich marbling. The ribeye won't give you that same "melt-in-your-mouth" feeling, but it is still one of the tenderest cuts available. Differently, the ribeye is cooked with the bone in, while the Scotch fillet is not.
Strip （US）, Sirloin （UK）, Porterhouse （AUS/NZ）
Coming from the hindquarter of the animal, the strip is not quite as tender as the tenderloin, or loaded with quite as much flavor as the ribeye, but for many steak lovers, it is just right. The best part is that because this all-rounder has a bit more chew and a bit less marbling than those cuts, it tends to be less expensive.
T-bone
Can't decide between the tenderloin and the strip? Why not both? The T-bone is cut with strip on one side of a bone， and tenderloin on the other. With two very different textures （口感）and flavors, the T-bone gets the best of both worlds, but it can also be more difficult to cook The meat closer to the bone is slower to cook than the rest of the steak.
21. What makes the tenderloin the most expensive part among the steak?
A. Different textures. B. The tenderest cut. C. Rich marbling. D. Much flavor.
22. What can we learn about the steaks from the passage?
A. It's not a piece of cake to pick a perfect cut.
B. All things considered, Ribeye is the best.
C. A good cut only means the most expensive one.
D. It usually takes little time to cook T-bone.
23. Which of the following is not mentioned in the article concerning steak?
A. Price. B. Flavor. C. Cooking method. D. Packaging
B
Jim Glaub and Dylan Parker had just been handed the keys to their new Manhattan apartment on 22nd Street when the outgoing tenant （房客） said something curious， ＂Just so you know， there＇s this thing where letters addressed to Santa come to the apartment. The previous tenants received the mail too. It has been coming for years and no one knows why. "
Glaub and Parker settled in to their new home, and for the first two years only a few letters from kids or parents asked “Santa" for gifts they could not otherwise afford. Then in the months leading to Christmas 2010, their mailbox was filled with letters to Santa every day. They responded to as many as they could, writing notes, even buying gifts. Glaub, of course, is not Santa. They could do only so much.
But one night, when he and Parker threw a 1960s-themed Christmas party, a solution appeared. Guests noticed the hundreds of letters they'd yet to act upon and asked about them. Glaub told them the story and his guests were intrigued. "A lot of people were like, 'I'll take a letter. I'll satisfy it. '"And so was born Miracle on 22nd Street.
To spread the word, they started a website, miracleon22ndstreel. com, and a Facebook page. Working with other nonprofits that help those in need, they invited families from around the county to go online and request gifts for their children. Likewise, donors, also known as "elves, " can sign up to buy gifts for a child or family, accompanied by a signed note with Elf before their name, such as Elf Jim or Elf Jody.
Last year, Glaub and Miracle on 22nd Street helped more than 800 families. Glaub no longer wonders why the letters come to the apartment. Putting in the long hours to help the families is what it's all about for him. "It's part of Christmas for me, " he says, 'It wouldn't be Christmas without t
24. What did the tenant think of receiving the letters in the apartment?
A. Exciting. B. Comic. C. Odd. D. Disturbing.
25. What can be implied about the couple in paragraph 2?
A. They got really bothered.
B. They had tried their best.
C. They overcame the challenge.
D. They were content with their new life.
26. What does the underlined word "intrigued" mean in paragraph 3?
A. Interested.
B. Relieved.
C. Puzzled.
D. Surprised.
27. What is the text mainly about?
A. How a volunteer organization is formed.
B. How Miracle on 22nd Street is operated.
C. How a couple deal with the letters to Santa.
D. How donors purchase gifts for families in need.
C
Researchers have successfully changed the blood type of a donated human lung by treating it with enzymes （酶）， marking an important step towards making universal donor organs.
Blood types are largely defined by the presence or absence of certain sugar molecules called antigens （抗原）on the surface of cells. These can occur not just on the cells of the blood itself， but other tissues. If an antigen isn't recognized by the body's immune system, it will mount an attack on these cells. This leads to the rejection of transplanted organs from a donor with a different blood type.
People with the most common blood type, O, lack these antigens on their cells, so their organs can be accepted by people with other blood types. If all donor organs could be made type 0, for example, the lungs from someone with blood type A, this could be beneficial.
To try this, Cypel and his team used a pair of enzymes in the human stomach to digest sugars. They found the enzymes could remove 97 percent of type A antigens in the lungs from a type A donor in 4 hours, which meant the cells had been effectively changed to blood type 0.
After this treatment, the altered lungs were kept alive using a system known as ex-vivo lung perfusion （离体肺灌注），which supplies organs with nutritious fluid so they are ready for transplantation. To simulate a transplant, Cypel's team added type O blood, which contains antibodies that would attack type A antigens, to the fluid supplying the lungs. The treated lungs had minimal antibody damage compared with untreated lungs.
Although cells rid of antigens tend to produce new ones over time, Cypel hopes the lack of antigens would last long enough for the body to get through the dangerous first few days and weeks after a transplant. The team now intends to test the procedure in animals. The study only looked at the effects of a simulated transplantation over the short term, which isn't enough to assess whether the resurfaced antigens could eventually have a negative effect.
28. Which of the following may decide the blood type of a person?
A. Sugar.
B. Enzymes.
C. Antibody.
D. Antigens.
29. Why should the blood type of the donor organs be changed into type O?
A. Type O is better than other blood types.
B. Type O is more accessible to researchers.
C. Organs with type O can be more acceptable.
D. Organs with type O can help digest antigens.
30. What do we know about the treated lungs from the text?
A. The blood type was temporarily changed.
B. Signs of severe rejection happened to them.
C. There was no effective way to keep them alive.
D. The enzymes were of little use in the treatment.
31. What is the last paragraph mainly about?
A. Practical suggestions for future study.
B. Detailed explanations of the findings.
C. Potential applications of the discovery.
D. Major limitations of the present study.
D
In August, Jason M. Allen's piece "Theatre D'opéra Spatial"---which he created with Al image generator Midjourney --- won first place in the emerging artist division's “digital arts photography" category at the Colorado State Fair Fine Arts Competition. The definition for the category states that digital art refers to works that use "digital technology as part of the creative process".
Allen's award-winning image has led to debates about what, exactly, it means to be an artist and whether Al can truly make art. "It felt bad for the exact same reason we don't let robots participate in the Olympics, " one Twitter user wrote. "This is the literal definition of 'pressed a few buttons to make a digital art piece';" another tweeted.
Yet while Allen didn't use a paintbrush, there was plenty of work involved, he said. First, he played around with phrasing that led Midjourney to generate images of women in elegant dresses and space helmets, in an attempt to mix Victorian-style costuming with space themes. Over time, with many slight changes to his written prompt （提示），he created 900 different versions of what led to his final image. Then he improved its resolution through Gigapixel AI and finally had the images printed.
Allen is glad the debate over whether AI can be used to make art is attracting so much attention. "Rather than hating on the technology, we need to recognize that it's a powerful tool and use it for good so we can all move forward, " Allen said.
Cal Duran, one of the judges for the competition, said that while Allen's piece included a mention of AI, he didn't realize that when judging it. Still, he sticks by his decision to award it first place. “I think the AI technology may give more opportunities to people who may not find themselves artists in the conventional way, " he said.
32. Why has Jason's work led to debates?
A. It was a copy of a photograph.
B. He challenged the older artists.
C. It was created with the help of AI.
D. He broke the rule of the competition.
33. Which best describe Allen's creating process?
A. Cooperative.
B. Energy-consuming.
C. Straightforward.
D. Imagination-lacking.
34. What can we learn about Al from the last paragraph?
A. It is a double-edged sword.
B. It attracts conventional artists.
C. It strikes art judges as no surprise.
D. It may open a new world to artists.
35. What is the text mainly about?
A. A trend to be Al artists.
B. An Al-generated art contest.
C. Responses to a winning Al artwork.
D. Curiosity about an image generator.
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。
People say water can improve health and memory. But now some experts say that to think drinking water equals health is taking things too far and that hydration （水合作用）is about the balance between electrolytes （电解质）like sodium and the water in your body.
Then how much water do you need to drink? Many say you should drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day. Not so, some experts say. 36 A 200-pound person who hikes 10 miles in the heat needs more water than a 120-pound office manager in a temperature-controlled building.
37 Someone with a heart condition or kidney stones has one level of need. A person taking diuretic drugs （利尿药）may need a different amount of water. You may need to change the amount you are drinking if you lave been ill with vomiting or diarrhea.
Water is a better choice than sugary sodas or fruit juices. 38 One popular idea is that caffeine or alcohol will make your body lose much water. But one study showed the effect is not significant. You also get water from what you eat. Fruits, vegetables, and soups all add to the intake of water. Your body will tell you if you are hydrated enough. You don't have to think about it or add up the ounces you drink. 39
Electrolytes are essential minerals. 40 Some sports drinks ads say you need to add electrolytes to stay healthy. But some experts say that your body produces electrolytes. You may need more water if you exercise a lot during the heat of the day. Otherwise, most people get enough electrolytes from food.
A. Just drink when you are thirsty.
B. They are vital to many functions in the body
C. It gives you more energy and makes you look good.
D. Instead, your body and the activities you attend matter.
E. It is also necessary to set a timetable about when to drink water.
F. The amount of water you need in a day also depends on your health.
G. But when it comes to hydration, any drink can add water to your system.
第三部分语言运用（共节满分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格处的最佳选项。
“Whenever I am in a group of people, I feel like everyone knows what to say and I have no idea. When I do try to join in, l get anxious. I struggle 41 words. This happens at parties or meetings. I feel judged- 42 I were being interviewed for a job. People think I am a loner. Maybe I am. "
Individuals experiencing this type of social 43 often avoid eye contact, because it makes them feel 44 and judged. The feelings of awkwardness and not fitting in with others are often disarming, preventing these individuals from 45 themselves and sticking up for themselves in social environments, though they may be 46 at asserting themselves in environments that are focused on a task rather than 47.
To 48 into a group, you need to be interested in the topics that others in the group are interested in and talk about them the way they do. Becoming a part of these groups requires that you 49. some of your individuality in order to accept others' 50 and values.
Some individuals are chameleon （变色龙）-like in that they 51 pick up the patterns of relating to different groups and 52 themselves accordingly. For them, this is automatic and they don't even come to the 53 that they are changing themselves to fit into groups. If you are one of those people who feel 54 in most social group settings, it may be because you 55 changing the way you think in order to feel part of a group. Maybe you are better off.
41. A. reading B. pronouncing C. seeing D. writing
42. A. even though B. as C. if D. as if
43. A. status B. discomfort C. event D. response
44. A. transparent B. urgent C. frustrated D. Disappointed
45. A. comforting B. correcting C. asserting D. convincing
46. A. creative B. effective C. attractive D. tentative
47. A. contribution B. requirement C. assignment D. socialization
48. A. dive B. dig C. get D. fit
49. A. sacrifice B. give C. examine D. present
50. A. hobbies B. approaches C. perspectives D. promises
51. A. naturally B. partly C. vaguely D. merely
52. A. explain B. support C. help D. modify
53. A. conclusion B. realization C. decision D. point
54. A. attached B. removed C. disconnected D. connected
55. A. resist B. allow C. miss D. suggest
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。
Over 30 chief editors of literature publications and 56 （head） of publishing houses across China recently attended a signing ceremony.
The ceremony was about 57 expansion plan for the creative writing project about China's mountain villages to enter into a new era, 58 （look） for original full-length novels, 59 showcase the great changes of rural China and Chinese agriculture. Since the project 60 （launch） on Aug 1, over 800 pieces of writing have been submitted. Writer Yang Zhijun's novel Snow Mountains and the Earth, recently 61 （publish） thanks to the project, is 62 the great changes in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau over the past years.
According to Wu Yiqin, vice-president of the China Writers Association, the project 63 （aim） to cultivate young writers and literature workers from the grassroots and publish good-quality novels that have 64 （vary） themes such as the country's effort to lift millions of people out of 65 （poor）and rural vitalization.
第四部分写作（共两节满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）：
你校英文报正在进行主题为“My Most Mcmorable Day＂的英语征文活动。请你写一篇短文作为投稿，内容包括：
1．当天的经历；
2．对你的影响。
注意：1．写作词数应为80左右：2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
My Most Memorable Day
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丈。
At the age of 17, I formed a band with three classmates. After we won the first prize at our school's talent show, we decided to see if we could get some local performances. When we found out we'd gotten booked for a charitable event at a large hospital, we were excited. For two weeks, we practiced hard, getting together every day after school to sharpen our skills and learn enough songs to fill a one-hour show.
On the day of the concert, we showed up early to check out the stage. We set up and did a quick sound check, then went backstage lo have a soda and rest. While we were back there, the hospital's entertainment director came over to talk to us.
"Okay, boys, I just want to fill you in on a couple of important details, " she told us. "A lot of the people in the audience are suffering from severe physical or mental disabilities. Also, many of them are very old. Don't let that alarm you. They have very few chances to see live entertainment of any kind, so they enjoy any kind of musical talent Just play your regular show, and you'll do fine. "With that, she left, going to help the volunteers and staff that were assisting the patients to their seats.
Soon enough, It was showtime. Everything was perfect, and we played probably the best show of our lives. We hardly missed a note on any of our songs. Unfortunately, we couldn't enjoy our performance. As each song finished, there was a short pause. This was the time when the audience would normally applaud. Now, we were getting nothing. Zero. The deafening silence only made us more determined to win the audience over. We tried harder. Loud songs, soft songs, it made no difference. After forty-five minutes, we decided to end our set early. Why bother finishing when no one was appreciating us anyway？ We unplugged （拔去）our instruments and went backstage.
注意：1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A moment later, the entertainment director ran back to us.
Returning to the stage. we played our final three songs.

参考答案
1-5 AACCA 6-10 CCBBA 11-15 CABCC 16-20 BACBB
21-23 BAD
24-27 CBAC 28-31. DCAD
32-35 CADC
36-40 DFGAB
41-45 BDBAC 46-50 BDDAC 51-55 ADBCA
56. heads
57. an
58. looking 59. which
60 was launched
61. published
62. about
63. aims
64. various
65. poverty
My Most Memorable Day
Among so many special days in my life, I would like to share one of my birthdays.
That day I failed the English exam at school and arrived home sorrowfully. When I found my mom had prepared a grand dinner for my birthday celebration, a feeling of guilt came to my mind with my eyes in tears. Not knowing what happened, Mom just came over and hugged me. After I poured out my frustration, mom gently comforted me, saying that it was my dedicated attempt, instead of the exam result, that mattered most.
I was encouraged by Mom's words and learned that all I needed was just to devote myself to my work. How meaningful a lesson and what a memorable day!
读后续写：
A moment later the entertainment director ran back to us. She asked us why we didn't finish the show as promised. We told her how embarrassed we felt when we played in front of complete silence. We also expressed our concern that they must dislike us. "What are you talking about?" asked the director, "I've been talking to them. They love you so much. " It turned out that they just didn't know they were supposed to clap. Or they simply couldn't do so due to severe physical or mental disabilities. All of us stared at her in disbelief, and we decided to keep our word and finish the show.
Returning to the stage, we played our final three songs, Finally, with the show over, we began packing up our instruments. We had still received no applause. However, as we were to leave, at least fifty people crowded onto the stage. All of them wanted to thank us; some shook our hands, and some surrounded us with a wide grin. Several told us that we were the best band that had played for them in years. We couldn't believe it. We never felt as good as we did that one special night.
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了17岁时，作者和三个同学组成了一个乐队，在他们学校的才艺表演中获得一等奖后，他们被一家大型医院预订了慈善活动，他们做了充足的准备，但是观众中的很多人都患有严重的身体或精神残疾，在演出的过程中，他们没有收到预期的观众反馈，沉默的演出环境，让他们感到很挫败，他们决定提前结束演出，既然没有人欣赏他们，为什么还要费心完成呢？他们拔掉乐器的电源，来到后台。
【详解】1．段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“过了一会儿，娱乐总监跑回我们身边。”可知，第一段可描写娱乐总监过来询问为什么提前结束演出，作者做出解释，他们进行了沟通，打算按照计划完成演出。
②由第二段首句内容“回到舞台，我们演奏了最后三首歌。”可知，第二段可描写作者和成员按照计划完成了演出，观众们上台表达感谢。
2．续写线索：询问原因--做出解释--进行沟通--计划完成演出--完成演出--观众达感谢
--感受
3．词汇激活
行为类
①完成： finish／complete②表达：express／convey
③决定： decide／resolve／determine
情绪类
①尴尬的： embarrassed／awkward
②感谢： thank／gratitude
【点睛】
［高分句型1］She asked us why we didn＇t finish the show as promised．（运用了why引导的宾语从句）
［高分句型 2］ We told her how embarrassed we felt when we played in front of complete silence．（运用了how引导的宾语从句和when引导的时间状语从句）
［高分句型3］
Finally， with the show over， we began packing up our instruments. （运用了动名词作宾语）


Text 1
W:Excuse me, Tony. Has my parcel arrived from New York?
M: Unfortunately, it's been delayed due to the bad weather. You might have to wait an extra day or two.
Text 2
M: I just want to let you know that the senior partners approved your promotion. Congratulations.
W:That's wonderful news, especially on a Friday. I'll need to celebrate this weekend. Maybe drink something on Saturday.
Text 3
M: It was chaos trying to buy tickets for that concert. The website crashed every time I got to the payment screen.
W:Next time we should go to the ticket office in person.
Text 4
W: OK, just be still and smile. Hold on. I think this camera is not good for what I am doing.
M: You should try that one instead. I heard it's good in low light conditions. Or maybe you can use your assistant's.
Text 5
W: You got ninety percent in maths, ninety-two percent in physics--but only fifty-five per cent in English. This report doesn't make any sense.
M: I know. I did worse in my best subject and better in my worst subjects.
Text 6
W: Mr. Jessup is definitely my favorite teacher.
M:Did I meet him1 at the parents' night, sweetheart?
W:Yes! My history teacher. Brown hair, medium height. . .
M:Bright red glasses?
W:That's him. He's just so nice. That is why I like him. Some people have been getting stressed over the mid-term exam, so, at the end of each lesson, he makes us laugh by telling us a funny historical fact.
M:Like what?
W:Like. . did you know that Abraham Lincoln was a wrestling champion, before becoming President?
Or that Napoleon was once attacked by a crowd of rabbits?
M:Ha-ha! No, that's all news to me!
Text 7
M:Hey, Miranda! You are looking good! Have you been on a diet?
W:No way! You know me, I love sweets and fatty things too much. I actually joined the new sports club in Hill Street.
M:I went there after school just after it opened in October, but l thought 40 pounds a month was too much.
W: It's 40 pounds if you don't become a member. If you do, it's half price.
M:That's pretty good! Do they have bodybuilding? I need to get a bit stronger.
W:Yes. There is a swimming class every day. There is also a great kickboxing class on Wednesdays and a weightlifting class on Fridays.
M: Great! I think I will take a weightlifting class.
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W: So, what do you plan to do after college?
M: I'll probably get a job in software engineering.
W:Will you enjoy that? You don't seem to love Professor Parker's class. . .
M: Well, I'm good at it, and most importantly, it'll pay well! But I'm hoping to find a job that'll allow me to focus on inventing.
W:Yes, you must keep going with that. You've already created so many cool things. I use your mess-free coffee cup, and it is amazing that I don't have to clean the coffee cup myself. I also use your light-up book marker every day!
M: Well, I'm glad! My hope is that the fun inventions like that will one day help me set up my own environmental design agency.
W:That would be amazing.
M: I enjoy thinking up ideas to help people live their everyday life, but I want to design something that will really help the planet. Like. I'm working on an idea for a machine to clean microplastics out of the ocean.
W:I have every faith you'll do it. Come on, tell me about it on our way to class...
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W: So, how many tomato plants did you want, Bill?
M: I'm not sure, really. My greenhouse is much smaller than this one. How big, will they grow?
W:Well, there are two types. . the cordon tomatoes grow tall, about six feet. You'll need to use a long stick to support them. Or I can give you a few of the bush type, which don't need support, but take up more space.
M:Well, my greenhouse is tall, but I don't have much floor space.
W:Cordon, then. I'll put a few baby paints into pots for you. Let's start with four.
M: Thanks. This place is honestly amazing, Clara. I hope I have a growing space like this someday!
W: It's great, isn't it? Peter built it for me as a gift to celebrate 10 years of marriage. Best present I've ever had!
M:That's lovely! What did you get him?
W:A bunch of new parts for his motorbike! Very romantic, eh?
M:Hey, if that's what he likes!
W:Well, Wendy will be happy if you start growing your own vegetables and herbs. She's such a great cook.
M: Yes, she is very keen on my new hobby!
W:I bet! Hey, it's her birthday next week, isn't it? Do you think she'd like one of my homegrown plants as a gift?
M: I'm sure she would. She loved the flowers you gave her at Christmas.
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Hello, everyone. Welcome to this year's British Academy Film Awards. It's a pleasure to host this year's ceremony, and I'm so glad the film academy finally allows me to present. I'm Daniel Zloof. You may have recognized me from your grandparents' favorite comedy specials or from outdated movies. All jokes aside, it's an honor to be here and present this year's awards. At age 74, this is my first ever ceremony hosting job. I've waited a long time to do this, and I promise not to make fun of everyone too much. I have 12 awards to give out, and each will require two or more actors to give speeches. So we might be here all night. First, this is a beloved category that I know very little about, the award for the best science-fiction or fantasy film. Next, the movies that I'm too easily scared to appreciate, the award for the best horror film. And the following category that we're also excited for, or at least 1 am personally, is the award for the best action film. Now, back to the top. We have a brilliant selection of fantasy films with a fantastic group of actors. First, we have Space Force, a tale of a space explorer's mission to Mars. Next, A Magic Wish, a young boy's journey to discover his powers. And last but not least, Escape from Ape Island, a legend about a giant gorilla's homeland. And now, drum-roll, please. This great honor goes to. . .