大庆中学 2023—2024 学年度下学期期末
高二年级英语试题
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. What are the speakers talking about
A. Breakfast. B. Lunch. C. Dinner.
2. What may prevent the woman from buying the table
A. Its quality. B. Its price. C. Its design.
3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Co-workers. C. Doctor and patient.
4. What does the man need to do next
A. Turn into another road. B. Slow down his car. C. Avoid the road sign.
5.When did the woman arrive in the town
A. On July 9th. B. On July 10th. C. On July 11th.
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. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At a record store. B. At a bookstore. C. At a gift store.
7. What will the man do next
A. Play some music. B. Write something down. C. Prepare for a birthday party.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。
8. Who is the man
A. The woman's husband. B. A regular customer. C. The woman's neighbor.
9. Which dessert has a strong flavor
A. The lemon pie. B. The strawberry cake. C. The green tea cupcake.
10. How much should the man pay in total
A. $3. B. $4. C. $7.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。
11. Why did the man miss the bus to the airport
A. He got up too late.
B. He made a mistake in the times of the bus.
C. He failed to notice the bus when it came.
12. When was the man's flight scheduled to take off
A. At 7 am. B. At 9 am. C. At 11:30 pm.
13. How did the man get to the airport
A. By taxi. B. By subway. C. By bus.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。
14. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In an office. B. In a shop. C. In an apartment.
15. What did the man do before
A. A car salesman. B. A clothing designer. C. An English teacher.
16. How does the man learn things about his new career
A. By surfing the Internet. B. By learning from his friend. C. By going back to college.
17.What is the man's attitude to the woman's idea
A. Neutral. B. Doubtful. C. Supportive.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。
18. How often should the lab notebooks be handed in
A. Once a week. B. Once every two weeks. C. Once every four weeks.
19.What are the students allowed to wear in the lab
A. Long scarves. B. Loose clothes. C. Tennis shoes.
20.Why do the students have to avoid mixing liquid with paper
A. To save materials. B. To keep the lab clean. C. To prevent a fire.
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 和 D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Nature apps perfect for nature enthusiasts
Attention! Nature enthusiasts! Have you ever been confused about the beautiful nature world around you Are you eager to know the name of amazing plants and animals you encounter In fact, there are many ways to satisfy your curiosity. One of them is to turn your phone into a naturalist in your pocket.
BirdNET
Backed by The Cornell Lab of Ornithology, the BirdNET nature app promises to be "the easiest way to identify birds by sound alone". Launch the app, and it begins to record your surroundings, and then highlights a piece of audio to tag it for identification. Using phone's GPS, BirdNET knows your location which assists to determine the bird that most likely makes that sound. So it needs you to turn on the mobile network.
PlantSnap
PlantSnap makes recognizing leaves, bark and buds a lot easier, with more than 600,000 species on file. Like most of the best nature apps, just snap a photo of the plant in question, and the app identifies it in 37 languages in seconds. Besides, it ensures you to reconnect with nature, share photos and thoughts with PlantSnappers around the world, and learn about the plants and trees you encounter every day based on online availability.
iNaturalist
iNaturalist is a comprehensive nature app, including thousands of animal and plant species in its database. By submitting photos and field notes, users can provide valuable crowd sourced information for scientific community. Plus, it can work offline, without Wi-Fi or cellular network, making it a great option for hikers exploring the wild.
21. What does BirdNET's identification mainly rely on
A. Surroundings monitoring. B. Sound recording.
C. Appearance describing. D. GPS locating.
22. What can users do with the help of PlantSnap
A. Learn multiple languages. B. Recognize unknown plants.
C. File the plants into categories. D. Collect plants around the world.
23. Which of the following features makes iNaturalist different from the other two apps
A. Offline availability. B. Naturalists' expert guide.
C. Large database. D. Sharing platform.
B
Jordan knew he wanted to do something unique with his farmland. He wanted to win the local garden club's "Yard of the Month" award. But he didn't have the money to buy new trees, so he began by using bushes and shrubs (矮树苗) that a local nursery had thrown away — that looked dead to most people.
Because he worked days at a can factory, Jordan often tended his garden at night. Neighbors got used to seeing one little headlight as Jordan stood on a ladder, cutting and shaping his steadily growing bushes. Gradually, the shrubs took on different shapes. Jordan then began planting trees and using zip ties, coat hangers, PVC pipe, and even his wife's old stockings to achieve the forms he wanted. "He has a way of manipulating plants to do things he wants them to do by training, bending, wiring, and clipping," says a neighbor, "And the plants seem to bend to his will."
Many professional gardeners are amazed by what Jordan has been able to achieve. "The garden itself was created from lack of knowledge," says Jordan in his booming bass voice, "because I didn't know you weren't supposed to do this with plants. For one time in my life, ignorance paid off."
Jordan' attention to detail and his willingness to work hard have made him a local hero. He was the first African American to win "Yard of the Month" honor from the local garden club. And more recognition followed: articles in major newspapers and appearances on well-known TV shows.
Jordan's garden now includes about 400 species of plants and 150 shrubs in different shapes. On his front yard, four-foot-tall letters filled with bright red begonias (秋海棠) spell Love, Peace, and Goodwill. These are the principles Jordan lives by. A box for donations can be found on the property, but giving is optional. Jordan welcomes people who can't afford to pay. He understands; he's been there.
24. What does Jordan's experience of building the garden tell us
A. Beggars can't be choosers.
B. A good beginning is half done.
C. Where there is a will, there is a way.
D. Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.
25. What does the underlined word "manipulating" mean in paragraph 2
A. Using. B. Expecting. C. Tending. D. Controlling.
26. Which of the following words can best describe Jordan
A. Brave and hard-working. B. Creative and committed.
C. Passionate but careless. D. Ambitious but ignorant.
27. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. Jordan comes from a poor family. B. Tickets are expensive for visitors.
C. It is worthwhile to pay for the visit. D. Jordan lives on donation from others.
C
According to a report by South China Morning Post, China is planning to launch a hyperloop (超级高铁), also known as a super-high speed pipeline maglev system by 2035. If the project goes as planned, the new train will be the world’s fastest ground-based transport technology.
Chinese authorities have announced the approval of the country’s first hyperloop line. Its length will be 175 kilometers, and it will pass between the cities of Shanghai and Hangzhou. These are two key metropolitan areas for the country’s economy, known for their large populations.
The distance between these two cities can now be covered in about three hours by car or an hour by high-speed train. However, the hyperloop can reach speeds of up to 1000 km/h, which means that the route can be completed in just 15 minutes. That’s 2 times faster than commercial passenger planes and 10 times than traditional high-speed trains.
The proposed project will make China one of the pioneers in hyperloop technology, allowing faster travel between several major cities. The hyperloop provides a high-security level with low energy consumption. It reduces noise and pollution levels while still being faster than commercial flights and the fastest current bullet train. The technology will further advance China’s position as a leader in transport.
A super-fast hyperloop train in China has completed its first test runs. These consisted of three test runs at a superconducting maglev test line in Datong, Shanxi province that reached the speed of 50 km/h. However, the current tube available for trials measures only 2 km in length. It is expected to be extended to 60 km over the next few years.
28. What is the project about
A. Building the world’s longest rail line.
B. Enlarging the passenger capacity of the train.
C. Constructing the first hyperloop line in China.
D. Expanding the coverage of the railway system.
29. What are the figures in paragraph 3 intended for
A. To prove the high speed of the hyperloop.
B. To stress the convenience of traveling by railway.
C. To state the necessity of developing high-speed trains.
D. To show China’s great efforts to improve transport technology.
30. What does paragraph 4 mainly tell us about the project
A. Its main purposes. B. Its potential value.
C. Its specific tasks. D. Its environmental benefits.
31. What is the next step of the project
A. Extending the railway line for trials.
B. Increasing the length of the hyperloop trains.
C. Conducting the train’s first test runs in Datong.
D. Reducing noise and pollution levels of the train.
D
Medicine is not only a human invention. Many other animals have been known to self-medicate with plants and minerals for infections and other conditions.
Behavioural ecologist Helen Morrogh-Bernard has spent decades studying orangutans (红毛猩猩) and says she has now found evidence that they use plants in a medicinal way.
Morrogh and her colleagues watched 10 orangutans occasionally chew a particular plant which is not part of their normal diet into a foamy lather (泡沫) and then rub it into their fur. The orangutans spent up to 45 minutes at a time massaging the mixture onto their upper arms or legs. The researchers believe this behaviour is the first known example using a painkiller.
Local people use the same plant, Dracaena cantleyi (龙血树), to treat aches and pains. Morrogh's co-authors studied its chemistry. They added extracts (汁) from the plant to human cells that had been grown in a dish and had been artificially stimulated to produce cytokines (细胞因子) that cause inflammation (炎症) and discomfort. The plant extract reduced the production of several types of cytokines. The scientists reported the finding in a study published last November in Scientific Reports.
The results suggest that orangutans use the plant to reduce inflammation and treat pain. Such findings could help identify plants and chemicals that might be useful for human medications.
In creatures such as insects, the ability to self-medicate is almost certainly innate; woolly bears (灯蛾毛虫) infected with flies seek out and eat plant substances poisonous to the flies. But more complex animals may learn such tricks after an initial discovery by one member of their group. For example, an orangutan may have rubbed the plant on its skin to try to treat parasites (寄生虫) and realised that it also had a pleasant pain-killing effect. That behaviour may then have been passed on to other orangutans.
Because this type of self-medication is seen only in south-central Borneo, Morrogh says, it was probably learned locally.
32. Why do orangutans chew Dracaena cantlevi
A. To have their normal diet.
B. To self-medicate.
C. To scare other animals away.
D. To pass on a message to other orangutans.
33. How can the findings benefit human beings
A. They can help vets treat pets.
B. They can help scientists study orangutans.
C. They can help botanists learn more about plants.
D. They can help people find new resources for human medication.
34. Which of the following best explains the underlined word "innate" in the last paragraph
A. Obtainable. B. Sociable. C. Natural. D. Professional.
35. What is the main idea of the text
A. Orangutans use plant extracts to treat pain.
B. Humans and animals have a lot in common.
C. A plant has been found useful for human medication.
D. Morrogh-Bernard and her colleagues have been observing orangutans.
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
Have you ever complained that there just aren't enough hours in a day Do you usually find yourself falling short on time in completing assigned tasks 36 No matter how hard I tried to be focused and productive, tasks just kept piling up towards the end every day. That didn't change until I discovered Time Blocking, since when my daily schedule has been transformed for the better. So what is it exactly？
It is a simple time management technique where you divided your day into time blocks that are dedicated to specific tasks or groups of tasks. It's a popular method to boost your productivity and allow you to focus on your tasks. 37 Imagine that a dozen or so tasks are due tomorrow. Like a majority of people, you open your to-do app of choice and neatly list down everything that you plan to do, and then plot some important meetings and reminders in your calendar app. 38 .
Once you start Time Blocking, you'll overcome this shortcoming. 39 The more specific you are about the task, the more focused you will be and thus, more productive. A properly organized time-blocked schedule is far more effective than any form of to-do list.
40 It not only makes your to-do list more manageable, but also it gives you more control over your day and increases your productivity. Each task or group of tasks in a day is a small-scale goal for you to achieve within that time-frame, so you are more determined to meet deadlines and reach your goals. It also improves your focus and helps get rid of procrastination (拖延症), as you are only working on one specific task at a time.
A. I used to be in the same boat.
B. I believe you have encountered questions like this.
C. The benefits of Time Blocking are considerable.
D. You work your way down the priority list and everything goes as planned.
E. You can regard it as a combination of a To-do list and a Calendar schedule.
F. You'll need to be very specific about what you're planning to do in that time block.
G. While it sounds logical, it makes you jump between different kinds of tasks without focus.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节 完形填空（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 和 D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In my 30s, I decided to learn to ride a bike. When I was young, I had no one to teach me. My mom remarried after divorce when I was 6. I remembered I was 41 because I was the only kid over 6 who still relied on training wheels. Then my stepdad removed them, but in doing that, I lost interest and 42 in the activity. I was worried I’d fall off.
Not knowing how to ride didn’t 43 me initially, until we moved to the suburbs when I was 12 years old, where bicycles were 44 . On 45 to the convenience store to buy candy with my friends, I was always the last to arrive, on foot.
In my early 30s, I remember feeling 46 as I watched young children learn to 47 on bikes. Among them were my neighbors, whom I would occasionally 48 . Then something changed. The fear within was still there, but something much stronger was 49 .
I decided to join a women’s bike-riding workshop. There, I stood in an urban park, determined to overcome my 50 . Meeting women from diverse backgrounds, all seeking cycling skills for various reasons, strengthened my 51 . Before long, I was riding 52 .
53 the joy of riding, I bought my own bike, not just for getting around but to 54 lost time back. It wasn’t simply a bike; it represented a(n) 55 I missed earlier. I completely engaged myself in the experience, enjoying the scenery and the breeze on my face.
41. A. stuck B. teased C. cheated D. misunderstood
42. A. trust B. ability C. strength D. ambition
43. A. confuse B. please C. surprise D. bother
44. A. rare B. popular C. forbidden D. limited
45. A. trips B. hikes C. adventures D. bikes
46. A. fortunate B. confused C. annoyed D. envious
47. A. improve B. wave C. balance D. perform
48. A. observe B. coach C. babysit D. criticize
49. A. taking over B. working out C. going off D. stepping aside
50. A. embarrassment B. fear C. disappointment D. tiredness
51. A. connection B. exchange C. commitment D. determination
52. A. slowly B. nervously C. completely D. confidently
53. A. Assessing B. Clarifying C. Embracing D. Casting
54. A. claim B. hold C. give D. fight
55. A. lesson B. chance C. mission D. training
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。
Pillows 56 (use) in China for thousands of years and hold a significant place in Chinese culture. In modern times, we enjoy 57 wide range of pillows filled with synthetic fibers, down, feathers, or latex. However, it is intriguing (引起好奇心的) to explore 58 ancient Chinese people used as pillows.
Based on historical records and unearthed artifacts, the development of pillows in China can be traced through various 59 (material) such as stone, jade, wood, bamboo, lacquer, leather, copper, pottery, porcelain, silver, and silk fabric. Pillows were categorized into hard 60 soft types, with stone and wooden pillows appearing earliest in history.
In addition to providing support for head and neck during sleep 61 (make) people sleep better, pillows also serve some other functions. Pillows in ancient China not only served as sleep aids but also played a role in 62 (tradition) medicine. Some pillows were 63 (specific) designed to relieve headaches, promote blood circulation, or alleviate neck and shoulder pain. Herbal pillows with health functions have a long history in China 64 (date) back to the Western Han Dynasty. These pillows were filled with herbs or medications and placed in direct contact 65 the head, providing preventive and curative effects against illnesses.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节 （满分 15 分）
假定你是校英语戏剧社社长李华，原定于下周举行的英语戏剧表演赛因故推迟，请你给担任评委的外教Katherine写邮件，内容包括：
1. 表达歉意；
2. 说明理由；
3. 后续调整。
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。
Dear Katherine，
I'm Li Hua, leader of the English drama club. __________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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。
Last Saturday, I drove back home from a long hard day. It was snowing heavily and the traffic inched slowly forward like snails. I was so hungry because I skipped my lunch that I decided to stop by KFC and had a quick bite before I continued my journey home. It took me a long time to find a place to park my car. With my face buried in my collar, I walked slowly in the snow. Soon my hands were numb (麻木) with cold, so I pulled my gloves out of my coat pocket and put them on.
I ordered some fried chicken and dug into my pocket for my wallet to pay, only to find it was not there! I remembered I did bring it with me before I set out. Embarrassed, I left the chicken on the counter and said I would return in a minute. Deeply worried, I got out of KFC and ran towards my car, wondering where my wallet, with everything in it, was.
Fresh snow was like a blank paper, recording my tracks. My attention fixed on the ground, I expected to find it on my way. Unfortunately, what I found was only the shape of it in the snow. Obviously, I lost it when I pulled my gloves out. Judging from the footprints on the ground, I was not the only one. There was someone else joining my way. But the footprints of this guy were messy. It seemed that he walked back and forth. My heart sank. At a loss of which way he went, I knew I could never claim my wallet back. Bye, fried chicken, not today. I walked towards my car helplessly.
A short, skinny man was standing by my car. He seemed like homeless because he was dressed in oversized worn-out coat and his face was dirty. He was stamping his feet to keep warm. I felt sorry for him because I had nothing to help him, no money, no food.
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。
The man noticed me and asked if this was my car. ______________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Refusing my money, he was about to leave. ___________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
大庆中学 2023—2024 学年度下学期期末
高二年级英语试题参考答案
第一部分 听力（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1~5 ABCBA 6~ 10 ABBAC 11~ 15 BACBA 16~20 BCBCC
第二部分 阅读（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分）
21~23 BBA 24~27 CDBC 28~31 CABA 32~35 BDCA
36~40 AEGFC
第三部分 语言运用（满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15分）
41~45 BADBA 46~50 DCCAB 51~55 DCCAA
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56. have been used 57. a 58. what 59. materials 60. and
61. to make 62. traditional 63. specifically 64. dating 65. with
第四部分 写作（满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
Possible versions:
Dear Katherine,
I'm Li Hua, leader of the English drama club. I'm terribly sorry to inform you that the English Dram Competition scheduled for next Thursday will have to be rearranged.
The school auditorium, where the competition is to be held, is not available for use for five days next week due to essential maintenance. Thus, we've made a decision to reschedule the competition for next Sunday evening when the maintenance work will be complete and the auditorium will be ready for use. Would you be available that day
Please accept my sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused. Looking forward to your earliest reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
Dear Katherine,
I'm Li Hua, leader of the English drama club. I'm terribly sorry to inform you that the English Dram Competition scheduled for next Thursday will have to be rearranged.
Considering the approaching final examination next Friday, it is definitely necessary for students to focus their full attention and energy on the preparation for the important exam. Thus, we made a decision to reschedule the competition for next Saturday evening in the school auditorium. Would you be available that day
Please accept my sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused. Looking forward to your earliest reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
The man noticed me and asked if this was my car. Surprised as I was, I nodded, waiting for what he was going to say. He seemed excited, directly coming closer and quickly taking out a wallet, which I knew was mine at the first glance. I couldn't stop staring at the surprising packet. I knew I wouldn't say goodbye to my fried chicken today. But first, I need show my sincere gratitude to the good soul, who must have stayed in the cold for long just to find the owner. I opened my wallet, pulled out two banknotes and delivered to him as my thankfulness. However, he just smiled, shaking his head.
Refusing my money, he was about to leave. Seeing him disappearing in the distance gradually, I finally made up my mind to stop him and asked him to wait a minute. I grabbed the money, rushed to the counter and ordered two fried chickens. On heading back, I slipped the package into his hand, inviting him to enjoy the food together. We exchanged our thoughts a lot as we were eating and laughing. It was on that night that I came to realize that there are always people who try to help others despite their own trouble.
英语听力录音原文
Text 1
W: Don't forget to prepare the bread, dear. And cook some eggs, too.
M: Anything else I'd like a big meal this morning.
W: Some butter and fruit will be fine for us.
Text 2
M: I really like this table, Marie. The wood is beautiful, and it looks like it will last a hundred years.
W: I agree with you, but I'm not sure whether we can afford it right now, Thomas.
Text 3
M: How are you feeling today
W: Well, Dr Fang. I feel much better than yesterday. But my left leg still hurts when I move it.
M: That's normal. Don't walk for the first few days.
Text 4
W: Jim, what is the speed of our car now
M: 80 kilometers an hour.
W: The sign says the maximum speed is 70 kilometers an hour on this road.
Text 5
M: How long will your family be staying in the town
W: We are only going to be staying here for two nights, which means that we will be heading to our next destination on the morning of July 11th.
Text 6
W: I'm looking for a CD by Carly Rae Jepsen. It's called Party for One. Do you have one here
M: Let me take a look. Oh, I'm afraid they're sold out.
W: Can I place an order in advance I'd like to give it to my brother for his birthday.
M: Of course, I'll just put down your order information. You can pay half of the price in advance and pay the rest when you pick up the CD. It will arrive in about a week.
W: Yes, that's fine. His birthday is still two weeks away.
Text 7
M: Nice day, Kate. It seems you’ve invented some new desserts.
W: Hi, Mr Fry. Yeah. Some creative ideas just popped up in my mind, so I decided to put them into practice.
M: Good for you. So, any recommendations
W: Sure. You might want to try this lemon pie. I've added something spicy in it. It has a lovely strong flavor. The strawberry cakes is worth trying, too.
M: Sounds nice. How about this little green one
W: Oh, that's the green tea cupcake. It tastes refreshing.
M: Okay. I want the lemon pie and this green tea cupcake. How much should I pay
W: The pie costs 4 dollars and the cupcake 3 dollars.
M: Okay. Here's the money.
Text 8
W: Hi, Gary, how was Paris
M: Great! It's a very beautiful city! But my trip was quite an adventure, especially the end!
W: Really What happened
M: On Thursday, I checked the times of the airport bus, but I didn't notice that they were different
at weekends. And I was leaving on Sunday.
W: Oh no!
M: I wanted to take the midnight bus to the airport and my flight was at seven o'clock in the morning.. so I arrived at the bus stop at 11:30 pm.
W: But you were too late..
M: Exactly! The last bus was gone! I didn't have money for a taxi and the subway wasn't running either.
W: What did you do
M: I decided to spend the night in a cafe and I didn't get any sleep.
W: Oh, dear! So, what time did you get to the airport
M: I took the first bus the next morning and got there at 5:00. But you'll never believe what happened! I was there for four hours! We finally took off at 9:00!
W: Oh, no! You must be worn out.
Text 9
W: Hi, Frank. I didn't expect to see you here. Are you buying some new furniture for your apartment
M: No, Chloe. My friend and I are starting our own business. We've been busy decorating our office recently. I'm here to look for some office tables and chairs.
W: Starting your own business
M: Yeah. We design clothing for our customers.
W: So you quit your job, didn't you
M: Yeah. I just couldn't imagine myself selling cars forever.
W: Do you know anything about clothing design I remember you majored in English Literature back in college.
M: Well, my friend has been in that field for over a decade and he is willing to teach me everything.
W: So brave of you. I've wanted to write a book for a long time since my kid went to college. I even looked for information about how to write on the Internet. But I just don't know if I'm capable...
M: Have a little faith in yourself, Chloe. Where there's a will, there's a way.
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Hello, everyone! My name is Bonnie. I'm the teaching assistant for this lab session. Let me explain a little about it. As you may know already, it's a required meeting once a week. I expect you to do all the experiments and keep the results in your lab notebook. I'll collect the notebooks every two weeks. You'll be graded on lab notebooks and quizzes. But the most important information I want to give you now is about safety.
First of all, you must wear shoes that cover your feet in the lab. Tennis shoes are okay. Also, don't wear loose clothes, long scarves, big necklaces or loose belts. They get caught in something or fall into liquid.
Another thing to do for safety is to clean up. Be sure to put the waste in the correct containers. We can't mix liquid with paper. This is extremely important. I don't want any fires in this room.
You are responsible for washing out your own lab equipment and putting it away. If you don't do this, I will take away points from your grade. Nobody's going to clean up after you. Okay, any questions
