湖北省重点高中协作体20182019学年高一英语上学期期中联考试题

10-/NUMPAGES1010-/NUMPAGES1010-/NUMPAGES102019年秋季湖北省重点高中联考协作体期中考试高一英语试卷考试时间：2019年11月14日14:00-16:00试卷总分值：150分第一局部：听力〔共两节,总分值30分〕第一节(共5小题；每题1.5分,总分值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三个选项中选出最正确选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来答复有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1.Whatwillthemanprobablydo?A.AskLindaforadvice.B.Tellhissisterthetruth.C.Lendsomemoneytohissister.2.Whatdoesthemansuggestthewomandotomorrownight?A.Stayatthepartyforawhile. B.Studyatschool. C.Doherwork.3.Whatbanddidthewomansee?A.Theonewithadancer. B.Theonewithapianist. C.Theonewiththreeguitarists.4.Whydoesthemanprefermagazines?A.Theyarecheaper.B.Theyaremoreinteresting.C.Theycanbefinishedmorequickly.5.Wheredoesthisconversationprobablytakeplace?A.Atthewoman’shome. B.Atahotel. C.Atahospital.第二节(共15小题；每题1.5分,总分值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三个选项中选出最正确选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每题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,答复第6、7题。6.Whatdoesthegirlthinkoftheboy’sparents?A.Friendly. B.Understanding. C.Strict.7.Whatcanwelearnfromtheconversation?A.Thegirllikeschemistryverymuch.B.Theboygotagoodgradeinchemistry.C.Theboydidworsethanthegirlinchemistry.听第7段材料,答复第8、9题。8.Whydoesthewomanrefusetohelptheman?A.Itisagainsttherules.B.Hisinstrumentistooheavy.C.Shedoesn’tknowwheretomakeacall.9.Wherewillthemango?A.Tothereception.B.Tothediningroom. C.Tothebagoffice.听第8段材料,答复第10至12题。10.Whatistheman?A.Ahost. B.Anewsreporter. C.Afitnesstrainer.11.Whenwillthefitnesscenterbeopen?A.OnJune10th. B.OnJuly16th. C.OnAugust21st.12.Whichsportcanpeopledooutdoorsinthesportscenter?A.Tennis. B.Volleyball. C.Basketball.听第9段材料,答复第13至16题。13.WhenwastheWorldWildlifeFundfounded?A.In1916. B.In1961. C.In1969.14.WhatistheofficialsignoftheWorldWildlifeFund?A.Apictureofapanda. B.Apictureofadolphin. C.Apictureofawhale.15.WhatdoestheAudubonSocietyfocuson?A.Theprotectionofbirds.B.Theprotectionofforests.C.Theprotectionofoceananimals.16.WhatdoweknowabouttheWildernessSociety?A.ItisnamedafteranAmericanwildlifepainter.B.IthaseighteenbranchesintheUnitedStates.C.ItsheadofficeisinWashington,D.C.听第10段材料,答复第17至20题。17.Whatisthetalkabout?A.Anactingexperience. B.Agreatbook. C.Collegelife.18.WhydidthespeakerdecidetotryforapartinTheFinnegans?A.Shethoughtthebookwouldmakeagreatfilm.B.ShefeltshewasperfectforthepartofPolly.C.Shewasencouragedbyhergrandmother.19.Howdidthespeakerknowthefilmingplans?A.Hermothersentane-mailtoher.B.Thedirectorcalledher.C.Herfriendtoldher.20.Howdidthespeakermanagetofindtimetodothefilming?A.Sheaskedherfriendstohelpwithheressays.B.Shetooktimeoffanddidhercollegeworklater.C.Shemissedlecturesandhopednobodywouldnotice.第二局部阅读理解(共两节,总分值40分)第一节(共15小题；每题2分,总分值30分)阅读以下短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最正确选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AArgentina:LandofDiscoveryExperiencethelivelycultureofBuenosAiresasyouworktobuildlow-incomehousingforlocalfamiliesinneed.Duration:14to21daysProgramType:FindYourPassionTuition:$4,999(21days);$3,399(14days)CommunityServiceHours:45(21days);35(14days)Languagehours:N/A*Belize:RhythmsoftheCaribbeanMakeadifferenceasyouworktopromotechildren’sliteracy(读写能力),exploreBelize’sdiverseecosystems,andexperiencethecolorandcultureofthisexotic(异国情调的)nation.Duration:21daysProgramType:FindYourPassionTuition:$4,999CommunityServiceHours:60Languagehours:N/ACostaRica:SpanishServiceAdventureNavigate(驾驶船只)throughadiversemountainscapeandimproveyourSpanishskills.Duration:14to21daysProgramType:Languageimmersion(沉浸)Tuition:$4,999(21days);$3,399(14days)CommunityServiceHours:55(21days);36(14days)Languagehours:45(21days);30(14days)CostaRica:ProtectingthePacificProtecttheoceansthroughvolunteerprojectsonthepacificcoast.Duration:14daysProgramType:EnvironmentalConservationTuition:$3,399CommunityServiceHours:30LanguageHours:N/A*N/A:Notapplicable(不适用)21.Whichprogramgivesyouthemosthoursofcommunityservice?

A.LandofDiscovery. B.RhythmsoftheCaribbean.C.SpanishServiceAdventure. D.ProtectingthePacific.22.HowisSpanishServiceAdventuredifferentfromotherprograms?

A.Itistheshortestprogram.

B.Itstuitionfeesarethecheapest.

C.Itprovidesdifferentcommunityservicehours.

D.Itoffersgreatopportunitiestolearnalanguage.23.Whichprogramisfocusedonhelpingtoimprovethelivingconditionsofthepoor?

A.LandofDiscovery. B.RhythmsoftheCaribbean.

C.SpanishServiceAdventure. D.ProtectingthePacific.BIn1990,Iwas18andwasworkingasanurseinasmalltownabout230kmawayfromSydney,Australia.Iwaslookingforwardtohavingfivedaysofffromduty.Unluckily,theonlyonetrainadaybacktomyhomeinSydneyhadalreadyleft.SoIthoughtI’dhitcharide.Iwaitedbythesideofthehighwayforthreehoursbutnoonestoppedforme.Finally,amanwalkedoverandintroducedhimselfasGordon.Hesaidthatalthoughhecouldn’tgivemealift,Ishouldcomebacktohishouseforlunch.HenoticedmestandingforquiteawhileintheNovemberheatandthoughtImustbehungry.IwasdoubtfulasayounggirlbuthepromisedmethatIwouldbesafe,andhealsoofferedtohelpmefindalifthomeafterwards.Whenwearrivedathishouse,hemadeussandwiches.Afterlunch,hehelpedmefindalifthome.Twenty-sixyearslater,in2019,whileIwasdrivingtoanearbytownoneday,Isawanelderlymanstandingintheglaringheat,tryingtohitcharide.IthoughtitwasanotherchancetorepaysomeoneforthefavorI’dbeengivendecadesearlier.Ipulledoverandpickedhimup.Imadehimcomfortableonthebackseatandofferedhimsomedrinkingwater.Afterafewmomentsofsmalltalk,themansaidtome,“Youhaven’tchangedabit,evenyourredhairisstillthesame.〞Icouldn’trememberwhereI’dmethim.Hethentoldmehewasthemanwhohadgivenmelunchandhelpedmefindaliftallthoseyearsago.ItwasGordon.24.Whydidthewriterhavetohitcharideonedayin1990?A.Becauseshemissedtheonlytrainbackhome.B.Becauseshewasgoinghomeforherholidays.C.BecauseherworkhadruinedhertriptoSydney.D.BecausethesmalltownwasfarawayfromSydney.25.WhichofthefollowingdidGordondoaccordingtoParagraph2?A.Hehelpedthegirlfindaride. B.Hegavethegirlaridebackhome.C.Heboughtsandwichesforthegirl. D.Hewatchedthegirlforthreehours.26.Whydidtheauthorofferalifttoanelderlymanin2019?A.BecausesherecognizedhewasGordon.B.Becauseshewasgoingtothenearbytown.C.Becauseshehadknownhimforalongtime.D.Becauseshewantedtorepaythefavorsheoncegot.27.Whatdoestheauthorwanttotellthereadersthroughthestory?A.Thosewhogiverideswillberepaid. B.Goodmannersbringabouthappiness.C.Peopleshouldofferfreeridestoothers. D.Givingsometimesproducesniceresults.CEverycountryhasitsheroes.Theheroesarethepeoplethenationandespeciallytheyoungpeopleadmire〔钦佩〕orthinkhighlyof.Ifyougetalistoftheheroesofanation,itwilltellyouthepotentialofthatnation.TodayinAmerica,ifyouaskthehighschoolstudentstolisttheirheroes,theirchoiceswouldprobablyfallintothreegroups.Thefirstgroupofheroeswouldbetherockstars—thepeopleconnectedwithrockmusic.Thereisnodoubtthatsuchpeopledohavetalentbutonewondersifoneshouldtreatrockstarsasamodel.Therockstarstoooftenaremixedwithdrugsandtheirpersonallifeisnotallthatgood.Therockstarsarerichandwearthelatestfashionstyles.However,oneshouldfindmoreinaherothansuchthingsasmoneyandgoodclothes.AsecondtypeofherofortheAmericanyouthisthesportsstar.Againyouhaveapersonwhohasagreatabilityinonearea—sports.However,toooftenthepersonallifeofthesportsstarisabitofdisorder.Toofrequently,drugsanddrinkingareapartoflifeofthesportsstar.AthirdtypeofheroistheTVormoviestar.Thispersonmayhavelotsofactingtalentandisquitehandsome.However,thepersonallifeoftoomanyactorsisquitesadandtheyshouldnotbeheldupasamodelofyoungpeople.Today,therockstar,theathleteandtheactorallhavebecomethemodelsoftheyouthinAmerica.Really,doyouhearayoungpersonsaythathisheroisadoctor,ateacherorascientist?Thesepeoplearenotrichanddonotwearfashionableclothes.However,theyaretalentedpeoplewhoworkhardtomaketheworldabetterplaceforeveryone.Whatisreallysadisthattheyoungtrytoimitatetheirheroes.Theyliketowearthesameclothesandfollowtheirstyles.IftheheroesoftodayfortheAmericanyoungpeoplearelimitedonlytorockstars,athletesandactors,thefuturedoesnotlooktoobright.28.Whatcanthelastsentenceofthefirstparagraphimplies(暗示)?A.Heroesofanationwillmakethenationitself.B.Ifanationhasalotofheroes,itwillbestrong.C.Whatthepeopleadmirewillmakethefutureofthenation.D.Ifyouwanttobeahero,youmustadmirethehero29.Fromthepassage,whatkindofpersonsaretheheroestheAmericanyouthadmire?A.thosewhoareperfectinallareasB.thosewhoaretalentedinsomeareabutleadanimproperlifeC.thosewhoarenotbrightbutaregood-lookingD.thosewhoarerichbutarestrictwiththemselves30.Whatisthewriter’sattitudetowardsAmericanyouth’sadmiration?A.HegoesforitB.HeisangryaboutitC.HethinksbadlyofitD.Heisuninterestedinit31.Whichofthefollowingcantaketheplaceoftheunderlinedword“imitate〞inthelastparagraph?A.loveB.copyC.knowD.understandDParentscancutthechancesoftheirchildrengettingfatsimplybykeepingthemlongerattable.Justthreeextraminutesatafamilymealtimecouldhelptopreventchildobesity.Researchersfoundthatamongpoorfamilies,theextraminutesatmealtimesmadegreatimprovementofanormalweightfortheyouth.Thereasonsmightlieincommunicationandtheimportanceofascheduledmealtime.Dr.BarbaraFiesesaid,“Children,whosefamilieshavea20-minutemealoverfourtimesaweek,weighlessthankidswholeavethetableafter15to17minutes.Overtime,thoseextraminutespermealaddupandbecomereallypowerful.〞Theresearchersstudied200familymealtimes,testingtheeffectsofmealtimehabitsoffamilieswithchildreninprimaryschool.Theyfoundthatfamilies,whosaidthatsharedmealtimeswereanimportantpartoffamilylifeandhadspecialmeaningforthem,werelesslikelytohaveafatchild.Similarly,familieswhotalkedmoretogetherandcommunicatedmorepositivelyduringthemeal,weremorelikelytohavehealthy-weightchildren.Teachinglow-incomefamilieshowtomakefulluseoffamilymealtimeswasawiseidea.Dr.Fiesesaid,“Thisissomethingwecandoandteach.〞Sheadded,“It’salsoimportanttorecognizetheincreasingdifferencesoffamiliesandtheirlivingschedulesthatmayneedtheirabilitiestoplanaheadandsetasingletimetocommunicatewitheachother.〞FamiliesinpoorerUSneighborhoodsfacedalotofproblems,includingpooraccess〔时机〕tohealthyfood.Butevenso,regularhighqualityfamilymealtimesmadeadifferencetothechildren’sweight.Dr.Fiesesaid,“Threetofourextraminutespermealwillmakeahealthyweightmorepossible.〞32.Accordingtothepassage,whatcanparentsdotohavehealthy-weightchildren?A.Shortenthemealtime. B.Increasetheireatingtime.C.Makethemeathealthyfood. D.Providelessfoodforeachmeal.33.Whatdoestheunderlinedword“obesity〞probablymean?A.Beingsick. B.Beingthinner.C.Beingveryfat. D.Beingverystrong34.WhatdoesDr.Fiesesuggesttous?A.Twentyextraminutespermealcauseshealthyweight.B.It’sbettertoaddthreetofourextraminutestoeachmealtime.C.Fourmealsadaywillmakeadifferencetothechildren’sweight.D.Parentsshouldn’tcommunicatewiththeirchildrenduringmealtimes.35.Whichofthefollowingcanbethebesttitleofthetext?A.HealthyFoodMakesHealthyWeight.B.Low-IncomeFamiliesHaveThinnerChildren.C.MoreMealtimeTalkCausesUnhealthyWeight.D.ExtraMealtimeMinutesHelpPreventChildObesity.第二节〔共5小题；每题2分,总分值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正确选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。LastSunday,itbeingveryhot,XiaoMing'sparentsdecidedtobuyanairconditioner.Thenextdayinclass,XiaoMing'steacherintroducedtothewholeclasstheimportanceoflow-carboneconomy.Hearingwhattheteachersaid,XiaoMingwasgreatlymoved.36Afterschool,hetoldwhathisteachersaidtohisparentsandaskedthemnottobuyanairconditionerbutbuyanelectricfan.Theygladlyagreed.Inmyopinion,whatXiaoMingdidwasprettygood.Ifwedon’tlivealow-carbonlife,thetemperaturewillkeeprising,whichwillinfluenceourweather.37Nowourgovernmentcallsonustolivealow-carbonlife.38Ofcourse,weshouldmakearesponsetoitactively.First,weshouldrealizetheimportanceoflivingalow-carbonlifeandtrytoraisepublicawarenessaboutit.39Wecantakeabusorwalkinsteadofdrivingacarorridingamotor.WeshouldalsoturnoffcomputersandTVsetswhenwearenotusingthem.Iftheabovemeasuresareputintopractice,wehaveeveryreasontobelievethatourenvironmentwillbemoreandmorebeautiful.40A.Whatshouldwedo?B.Howtolivealowcarbonlife?C.Herealizedtheimportanceoflivingalowcarbonlife.D.Atthesametime,ourlifewillbehappierandhappier.E.What'smore,weshouldtakemeasurestosaveenergy.F.Besides,weshouldtrytouseaslittlemoneyaspossible.G.What'sworse,ourenergywillbeusedupsoonerorlater.第三局部英语知识运用〔共两节,总分值45分〕第一节：完形填空〔共20小题；每题1.5分,总分值30分〕阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项〔A、B、C和D〕中,选出可以填入空白处的最正确选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。LastnightitwasstilllightoutwhenIreturnedhomefromwork.Mynewneighborandhis41wereintheirfavoriteplace,outsideintheyard,playingbaseball.Theyoungboyalwaysreportstomehowmany“homeruns〞hehitandIalwaysclapand42forhim..Theseguysarespecial.Whereyouseeoneofthem,theotherisnotfaraway.Thedadisalwaystalkingwiththechildfacetoface,43onthechild…nottalkingonthecellphoneorwalkingaheadoftheboysothathehastorunto44him.Thisguyisreallygreat.It45myhearttoseeafatherandasonenjoyingeachother’s46liketheydo.Astheywerereturningtotheirupstairsapartment,I47thedadifhissonhada48.theboywasfaraheadandcouldn’thearus.Hesaidno.I49notimegoingtothestoreandIwasbesidemyselfwithexcitementasI50anewbikeinastylethatmostkidslike.I51thebikeintomycarcarefullyandoffIwent.Athome,Itookoutthebikeandcarrieditupstairstotheir52andleftitoutsidethedoor.Notaneasy53fora50-year-oldwoman!Aboutfiveminuteslater,theywereatmydoor,withtheboydancingupanddown,with54,thedadhumbleand55.ItoldthedadthatIneededtogetridofabikethatIwas56forafriend,andhewashappytotakeitfromme.Nowthetwoofthemhaveanother57theycandotogether.Itoldthedad58proudIwasofhimforvaluingqualitytimewithhisson.It’ssomethingtheboywill59throughouthislife.Forme,it’soneoflife’s60toseethemtogether.41.A.daughterB.sonC.sisterD.brother42.A.callB.careC.cheerD.prepare43.A.focusingB.dependingC.carryingD.passing44.A.putupwithB.keepupwithC.lookuptoD.lookforwardto45.A.breaksB.burnsC.hurtsD.warms46.A.companyB.benefitC.respectD.hope47.A.toldB.demandedC.askedD.suggested48.A.dollB.toyC.carD.bike49.A.savedB.wastedC.spentD.had50.A.pickedoutB.gaveoutC.brokeoutD.figuredout51.A.sentB.filledC.chargedD.put52.A.apartmentB.officeC.shopD.hotel53.A.effortB.dutyC.taskD.road54.A.courageB.excitementC.calmnessD.disappointment55.A.activeB.carefulC.seriousD.thankful56.A.repairingB.producingC.storingD.hiding57.A.activityB.interestC.movementD.experiment58.A.whyB.howC.whatD.whether59.A.imagineB.expectC.followD.remember60.A.purposesB.dreamsC.pleasuresD.secrets第二节〔共10小题；每题1.5分,总分值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,并将答案填写在答题卡相应的位置上。Howmuchsleepdoesapersonneed?Wearealldifferent.Somepeopleneedonlythreehoursofsleepaday61othersneedtenhoursormore.The62(suggest)amountofsleepis8hoursforpeopleaged18to21and7hoursforpeopleover21.Aspeoplegetold,theyneedlesssleeptime,63decreasesto6.5hoursanightafterage65.Mostpeoplehavetheexperiencewheretheysometimescannotfallasleepatnight.AboutonethirdofAmericanshavedifficultyin64(fall)asleep.Thenameofthisillness65(call)insomnia.Thisisnot66moderndisease.Manyfamouspeopleinhistoryhadinsomnia.67(actual),someofthesepeoplehadspecialideas68(make)themsleep.BenjaminFranklin,thefamousstatesmanand69(invent),hadfourbeds.Hemovedfromonetoanothertomakehimselfsleep.MarkTwain,thefamousAmericanhumorist,hadadifferentway.He70(lie)onhissideacrosstheendofthebed.第四局部写作〔共两节；总分值35分〕第一节短文改错〔共10小题；每题1分,总分值10分〕假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每次错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用(＼)划掉。修改：在错的词下画一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2.只允许修改10处,多者〔从第11处起〕不计分。Cities,whetherbigandsmall,shouldbeclean.Onlywhenweliveinacleancitycanwelivehappylife.Asweknow,acleancity,wherediseasemaybereducedandpeople’shealthmaybebetter,aregoodbothtoourmindandbody.Noonebelievespeoplelivedinadirtycitywithwasteeverywherecanlivehappy.However,formoreandmorepeoplemovingintocities,itisnoteasytokeepourcityclean.Beside,somefactoriesstillpouredoutwasteintotheair,riverandontotheground,makingitishardtokeepourcityclean.Tomakeourcitythebetterplacetolivein,westillhavealottodo.第二节书面表达〔总分值25分〕假设你是高一学生李华。你的英国的朋友Jack写信向你询问你的高中阶段的规划。请你用英文写一封回信,介绍你作为高一的学生如何规划自己高中的学习、生活。主要内容包括：1.学会学习;2.学会与人相处;3.培养良好的品质。注意：1.词数100词左右；2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________高一期中考试听力录音稿及答案:录音稿:第一节(Text1)M:Mysisterwantedmetolendhersomemoney.ButI’mshortofmoneymyself.Idon’tknowwhatIshoulddo.W:Justtellherthetruth.M:I’mafraidIcan’t.MaybeI’llaskLindatogivemesomemoney.(Text2)W:I’mafraidIcan’tcometothepartytomorrownight.Ihavetoworkonareportforschool.M:Well,whydon’tyouatleasttrytostopbyforalittlewhile?W:OK,then.(Text3)W:IsawagoodbandatlastSaturday’srockfestival.Thesingerwasgreat!M:Thebandwiththepianoplayer?W:Ididn’tseeanythingwithapiano.ThesingerwascalledQueenCat.Shecouldreallydance,too.M:Oh,Iknowwhatyoumean—thebandhadthreeguitars.(Text4)W:Whichdoyouprefer,magazinesorbooks?M:Um,Ipreferreadingmagazines.BecauseIlikeaquickread.W:Yeah,youcanpickthemupandputthemdownjustafterashortreading.Andthey’recheaperthanbooks.Andsometimestheyhaveinterestingads.(Text5)M:Canwehaveadoubleroom,please?W:Certainly.Withabathorashower?M:Weprefertheroomwhichhasashower.第二节(Text6)M:Howwasyourchemistryexam?W:IthoughtIwasgoingtogetaCinchemistry,butIgotaB.MyparentswillbeOKwiththat.M:Youarelucky.IgotaDinchemistry.W:Ohmygosh!Areyourparentsgoingtokillyou?M:TheyknowIhatechemistry.Itoldthemnottoexpectgoodgradesinchemistry,andtheyunderstand.W:Youaresoluckyyouhaveunderstandingparentslikethem.(Text7)M:Hello.Iwonderifyoucouldhelpme.WouldyoumindifIleftmyinstrumentforjustoneminute?Ihavetomakeaphonecall.W:No.I’msorry,sir.It’snotallowed.M:It’sonlyforashorttime.W:It’sagainsttherules.Noinstrumentscanbeleftinreceptionforsecurityreasons.M:IsthereanywhereIcanleavethem?W:Youcanleaveitatthebagofficeontheleft.M:Where’sthat?W:It’snexttothediningroom.M:OK.Thanks.(Text8)W:Andjusttofinishournews—ChrisPetersonisgoingtotellusaboutthenewCrosswayssportsandfitnesscenter.M:Thanks.It’salmostfinishedandthesportscenterwillbeopentothepubliconJune16th—that’sforsportsandswimming.Thefitnesscenterisn’tquitefinished,andwon’tbeopenuntil21stAugust,insteadof10thJulyasplanned.W:Andwillyougiveussomeinformationnowaboutwhatwecandointhesportscenter?M:Sure.Thecenterprovidesvolleyball,basketballandtabletennisindoors.Andtherearealsooutdoorsportslikefootballandtennis.There’salsoanewswimmingpool.W:OK,thankyouforyourreport,Chris.(Text9)M:Hey,Judy,whatareyoureading?W:Well,apassageaboutwildlifeprotectionorganizations.M:Really?I’vereadsomethingabouttheWorldWildlifeFund,youknow,whoseofficialsignisapictureofapanda.W:Yeah.Ithasbeenworkingtoprotecttheworld’sendangeredspeciessinceitwasfoundedin1961.Youknowthereareorganizationswhofocusoncertainanimals.M:Really?That’sinteresting.W:HereitsaystheAudubonSocietyfocusesontheprotectionofbirdsandtheOceanicSocietyhasbeenworkingtoprotectseawildlife,suchaswhales,dolphinsandotherkindsoffishsinceitsfoundationin1969.M:Oh,IknowtheAudubonSocietyisnamedafteranAmericanwildlifepainter.W:Yes,that’sright.There’salsothisone,theWildernessSociety,whoworkstomakesurethatthe