安徽省六校教育研究会2016届高三第二次联考英语试卷

安徽六校教育研究会2016届高三年级学生素质测试

英语试题

（考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分）

第Ⅰ卷

第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）

做题时，建议先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 will the man probably do next?

1. Buy something.
2. Look for the key.
3. Wait for the woman.

2. When will the speakers need to be in their seats?

1. No later than 7:15 p.m.
2. No later than 7:25 p.m.
3. Anytime before 7:30 p.m.

3. What does the man like to play now?

1. Basketball.
2. Baseball.
3. Tennis.

4. What does the woman imply about Uncle Jim?

1. He eats too much.
2. His manners are just fine.
3. He has a good sense of humor.

5. What did the man pay the most for?

1. The bed.
2. The fridge.
3. The washing machine.

第二节(共15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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 man allowed to make?

1. The sauces.
2. The desserts.
3. The salad.

7. What is Thanksgiving like in the woman’s family?

1. Everyone does a little bit of everything.
2. No one takes it very seriously.
3. Her parents often try to do too much.

听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

8. What did the man usually have on hot days?

1. Cold water.
2. Warm water.
3. Something other than water.

9. Who used to take the man to get ice cream?

1. His mother.
2. His father.
3. His grandmother.

听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10. What does the woman think of the man giving the speech?

1. He is not talking loudly enough.
2. He is not wearing a microphone.
3. He may be from another country.

11. What is the man’s suggestion?

1. Leaving the room.
2. Turning off the light.
3. Talking to the speaker privately.

12. What will the woman do later?

1. Give a speech.
2. Find another lecture.
3. Ask some questions.

听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

13. Who does the man think the woman is shopping for in the beginning?

1. Her niece.
2. Herself.
3. Her daughter.

14. What does the man think of schools in Oregon?

1. They offer good programs.
2. They have beautiful scenery.
3. They have a long history.

15. Where did the woman go to college?

1. Harvard University.
2. Brown University.
3. The University of Pennsylvania.

16. Where will the woman go next?

1. To another store.
2. To a nearby university.
3. To the left of the man’s store.

听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17. Where does the talk take place?

1. In England.
2. In Australia.
3. In the United States.

18. When was The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry published?

1. In 2014.
2. In 2012.
3. In 2007.

19. What award has Rachel Joyce won?

1. The Commonwealth Book Prize.
2. The Tinniswood Award.
3. The Man Booker Prize.

20. What did Rachel Joyce use to work as?

1. An actress.
2. A TV host.
3. A writer.

第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）

第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

Extreme Holiday Cures

You thrive on adventure, live for the unforgettable experience, there’s just one little thing that scares you…

Frightened of sharks? Get up close and personal with the ocean’s most majestic creatures at Beqa Island in Fiji. With no cages or barriers between you and the sharks, you can swim with eight different species including bull sharks, reef sharks, grey nurses and the awe-inspiring tiger shark .

Frightened of heights? Take a bungee jumping adventure up a notch by diving head first into an active volcano. A helicopter will fly you into the caldera(火山喷口) of a volcano near Pucon, Chile, so you can bungee-jump within 200m of molten lava below.

Frightened of speed? Some of the world’s best desert dunes are in the Wahiba Sands, a two-hour drive from Muscat, the capital of Oman. With many about 100m in height, this is the perfect place for some extreme sand boarding action. If you’re not prepared to fly down the dunes standing up, you can warm up by tobogganing down instead.

Frightened of rats? Karni Mata Temple in Rajasthan, India, is just what you need to you’re your fears . Also called the Temple of the Rats, it’s famous for both its beautiful architecture and the20,000-odd rats that call it home.

21. If you want to try bungee jumping, where should you go?

1. Fiji B. Chile C. Oman D. India

22. Who are most likely to show interest in the events described in the passage?

1. people who want to relax themselves during their holidays.
2. students who are eager to learn more about nature and building.
3. the young who want to have unusual and adventurous experiences.
4. tourists who are fond of outdoor activities.

23. What can be inferred from the text?

1. All of the adventures are experienced outdoors.
2. It may be dangerous to have a thrilling experience at Beqa Island in Fiji.
3. Tobogganing down the dunes is more exciting than flying down standing up.
4. Most Indians are not scared of rats.

B

Jerome Kern is often called the father of American musical theater. Kern is remembered for the hundreds of songs he wrote for musical plays and movies. To a great extent, he led the development of the first truly American theater music.

Jerome Kern began his career as a songwriter in theaters in London and New York City. Success came quickly. By the early 1920s, Kern was a successful young composer for Broadway musical comedies. He worked with each song until he was satisfied that the music was perfect. American musical plays at that time were still usually copied from European ones. Kern wanted to try something completely new. He thought a musical play should be a real work of art, not just a collection of songs and dances. He thought songs should help move the action of the play along, by showing a person's feelings. Kern wanted to do a truly American musical, with real American characters and real situations.

In 1927, he found the story he wanted. It was the book"Show Boat" by American writer Edna Ferber."Show Boat" takes place in the 1880s on a passenger steam boat that travels along the Mississippi River. The boat is called a show boat because singers and dancers entertain the passengers. The captain of the show boat has a daughter who is a singer on the boat. She falls in love with a man who earns his money by gambling with cards.

The story dealt with some unusually serious issues for a musical. It showed the hard lives of African-Americans in the South. And it showed marriage between people of different races, which was against the law at that time. Although serious in places,"Show Boat" was not a tragedy. The public and critics loved it."Show Boat" became the greatest work of American musical theater .Music critics said Kern's effect on musical theater was revolutionary. It was Kern's music that made the show a great success, which has been performed thousands of times all over the world.

24. The passage above is likely to appear in ___________.

1. a poster B. a radio program C. a notice D. a news report

25. According to the passage, Jerome Kern can be described as being ___________.

1. adventurous and sympathetic B. brave and kind

C. productive and creative D. hardworking and determined

26. The story of “Show Boat” is _________.

1. serious B. light-hearted C. ridiculous D. tragic

27. The purpose of the passage is to _____________.

1. introduce Jerome Kern’s life and his career
2. explain how Jerome Kern’s truly American musical was created
3. tell us the unusual story of “Show Boat”
4. show the differences between American musical plays and European ones

C

The African elephant, the largest land animal remaining on earth, is of great importance to African ecosystem. Unlike other animals, the African elephant is to a great extent the builder of its environment . As a big plant-eater, it largely shapes the forest-and-savanna(大草原) surroundings in which it lives, therefore setting the terms of existence for millions of other animals that live in its habitat.

It is the elephant’s great desire for food that makes it a disturber of the environment and an important builder of its habitat. In its continuous search for the 300 pounds of plants it must have every day, it kills small trees and under-bushes, and pulls branches off big trees. This results innumerous open spaces in both deep tropical forests and in the woodlands that cover part of the African savannas. In these open spaces are numerous plants in various stages of growth that attract a variety of other plant-eaters.

Take the rain forests for example. In their natural state, the spreading branches overhead shutout sunlight and prevent the growth of plants on the forest floor. By pulling down trees and eating plants, elephants make open spaces, allowing new plants to grow on the forest floor. In such situations, the forests become suitable for large hoofed plant-eaters to move around and for small plant-eaters to get their food as well.

What worries scientists now is that the African elephant has become an endangered species. If the elephant disappears, scientists say, many other animals will also disappear from vast areas of forest and savanna, greatly changing and worsening the whole ecosystem.

28. What does the underlined phrase “setting the terms” most probably mean?

1. Improving the quality. B. Worsening the state.

C. Fixing the time. D. Deciding the conditions.

29. The passage is developed mainly by_________.

1. showing the effect and then explaining the causes
2. giving examples
3. pointing out similarities and differences
4. describing the changes in time order

30. What is the passage mainly about?

1. Forests and savannas as habitats for African elephants.
2. The eating habit of African elephants.
3. Disappearance of African elephants.
4. The effect of African elephants’ search for food.

31. What do we know about the open spaces in the passage?

1. They are home to many endangered animals.
2. They result from the destruction of rain forests.
3. They are attractive to plant-eating animals of different kinds.
4. They provide food mainly for African elephants.

D

When you bite into a loaf of bread, you’re eating a little slice of history, with roots that stretch back for millennia. But this basic and important food, which has dominated tables for thousands of years, is in a dangerous decline.

According to a study, 32 percent of the purchased bread is being dumped in the UK. And in France – a country whose breads are internationally well-known – young people are eating 30percent less than a decade ago.

Traditionally, bread has been a cornerstone of many cultures around the world. Wherever wheat was grown, bread was sure to follow. Its roles were just as varied as its origins. Bread could be used as an appetizer, a palate cleanser, a post-meal palate cleaner – even as an entire meal itself.As its popularity grew, so too did its symbolic value. Christianity adopted bread as are presentation of Christ during religious ceremonies. “Breaking bread” with someone became a common symbol of friendship. The French even used to bring baguettes(法棍面包) home as a symbol of love to the family.

But recently, the world’s love with bread came to fade. Some guess that the fast pace of modern life is changing people’s eating habits. Others believe it’s a reflection of health concerns.

Bread is rich in complex carbohydrates(碳水化合物), a fact that could alienate(使疏远) anyone who practices a low-carbon or gluten-free(不含麸质物的) lifestyle.

The shift against bread is also associated with its mass production. Extra yeast(酵母) and additives(添加剂) are added to the dough, to extend its shelf life. In the process, bread ends up being blanched(变白) and nutritious stripped.

But dedicated bakers around the world have rushed forward to rescue bread’s good reputation.They say no to mass production in favor of baking flavorful loaves the old-fashioned way. British baker Mark Newman is a good example. His loaves take up to 18 hours from start to finish. “In terms of nutrition and eating satisfaction, a handmade loaf of real bread and mass-produced bread are completely different products.” he said. Artisanal bakers(手工面包师) hope to build on the popular enthusiasm to grow their industry. With a little luck – and some fresh, whole grains –bread might return to its traditional glory.

32. From the traditional view, bread ___________.

1. could not be served before a big meal
2. could be mass produced
3. was not used for religious purposes.
4. symbolized some close relationships
   33. In the mass production of bread, what’s the purpose of overusing yeast and additives?
   1. To blanch bread. B. To make bread more nutritious.
      C. To help bread keep longer. D. To speed the process of production.
      34. What is the structure of the passage? (○=paragraph)
      A. ①→②→③④→⑤⑥ B.①②→③→④⑤→⑥
      C.①②→③④→⑤→⑥ D.①→②③→④⑤⑥
      35. What is the main idea that the writer wants to convey?
      A. Bread plays an important role throughout the world.
      B. Bread is becoming less consumed.
      C. Handmade bread enjoys great popularity nowadays.
      D. Bread has a long history as main food dominating tables.
      第二节 （共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）
      根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
      Most students have had experienced or suffered from procrastination( 拖延症). Here are some tips to help you reduce procrastination.
      Set Goals
      Students often procrastinate because they think that they can put off the work for a while and enjoy their time at the moment. 36 , when the deadline becomes one day away and the essay has yet to be started. In order to stay on track, you should constantly set and update goals. It can be beneficial to mark all deadlines in a planner and think about how much time you need to meet them all. Update your plan for the upcoming two weeks so that you do not get overwhelmed, and continue to update as other assignments and events arise. Additionally, make a daily schedule in order to reach necessary goals before going to bed.
      Reward yourself
      It can become extremely difficult to work for hours straight in order to finish school work. In order to keep productivity, set breaks at the end of a period of time or once you finish a section of
      your work so that you can reward yourself with some deserved, scheduled, and controlled procrastination-like activities37 . Breaks like these are proven to increase productivity and keep you focused, and they will make the process of studying much more bearable!
      Remind yourself of what you’re doing
      Sometimes you may begin to think that what you are working on has little to do with what you ultimately want to do. You may consider some work or a class pointless and not useful to your further studies. However, when these thoughts arise ,remind yourself what the ultimate goal of your schooling is. Remind yourself why you wanted to go to school and take this program in the first place.38.
      Turn off the Internet
      39. If you do not need the Internet to do your work, turn it off so that you are not receiving notifications while completing your work, and you are not as tempted to search for sites. The same goes for your cell phone; you can take a break from being connected to the cyber world in order to do your school work. If you feel the need to check messages and websites often, set times when you will allow yourself to do so rather than constantly staying connected.
      40
      Being productive for all hours of every day does not work – you do need breaks, and as a student you are entitled to have a lot of fun. So, in order to balance productivity and amusement, plan times to go out with friends or do something relaxing. But ideally, social and relaxation plans should be made for after a significant portion of work is complete. This way, while you are working, you can keep in mind that once you are finished your work you can go out and not worry about your assignments.
      A. Enjoy every minute in school
      B. Have something to look forward to
      C. The Internet has become an essential part of our daily life
      D. You may understand why you should focus on completing your work
5. This thought tends to make things worse, though
6. Some of the most common distractions are those found on the Internet
7. You may have coffee with a friend, cook, or watch an episode of a television show

第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节， 满分45分）

第一节 完形填空（共20 小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A, B, C, D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Next autumn, when you see geese heading south for the winter, flying along in 'V' formation, you might consider what science has discovered as to why they fly that way. 41 each bird flaps its wings, it creates uplift for the bird 42 following. By flying in 'V' formation, the whole flock(群) 43 at least 71 percent greater flying range than if each bird flew44.

When a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and 45 of trying to goal one--and quickly gets back into formation to take 46 of the powerful lifting of the bird in front. When the head goose gets 47, it goes back in the wing and another goose flies tothe point. Geese honk(雁叫) from behind to 48 those up front to keep up their49.

Finally--and this is important--when a goose gets sick or is wounded by gunshot, and falls out

of50 , two other geese fall out with that goose and 51 it down to 52help and protection. They stay with the fallen goose 53 it is able to fly or it dies, and54do they launch out on their own, or 55 another formation to catch up with their own. People who share 56 direction and sense of community can get 57 they are going more quickly and easily, because they are traveling on the pushing force of one another. If we have as much sense as a goose, we will stay in formation with those people who are 58in the same 59 as we are. If we have the sense of a goose, we will 60 each other like that.

41. A. Before B. After C. As D. Since

42. A. distantly B. immediately C. suddenly D. naturally

43. A. forms B. adds C. decreases D. shortens

44. A. on its own B. at random C. without aim D. at ease

45. A. excitement B. attempt C. temptation D. resistance

46. A. control B. charge C. advantage D. place

47. A. hungry B. thirsty C. sick D. tired

48. A. remind B. encourage C. require D. warn

49. A. image B. formation C. speed D. distance

50. A. control B. order C. formation D. work

51. A. follow B. drive C. pull D. lay

52. A. beg B. lend C. desire D. supply

53. A. when B. unless C. since D. until

54. A. only if B. even so C. only then D. at no time

55. A. with B. by C. for D. against

56. A. different B. clear C. common D. unusual

57. A. what B. when C. where D. how

58. A. walking B. heading C. dreaming D. escaping

59. A. way B. direction C. field D. work

60. A. stand by B. get to know C. compete with D. believe in

第二节（共10小题，每小题1.5分，一共15分）

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Florida is the state61 Americans and immigrants choose most to settle. The latest research shows population continues to move from north to south in America. Florida 62(expect)to add five million new residents by 2030, according to the state's Office of Economic and Demographic Research. While Florida is growing, the states of Illinois, Ohio and Michigan have lost the largest numbers of residents.

In 2014, Florida's population 63 (grow)by over 108,000 people. The 64(large)group 65 (pack)their bags for the"Sunshine State" are young people right out of college. Florida has big metropolitan areas. It has good job 66 (opportunity) . That's 67 people are moving to Florida.

Florida's population increased over 17 percent between 2000 68 2010, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. 20 percent of Florida's population are foreign immigrants. Nearly 74 percent of the immigrants are from Latin America. Another 20 percent of foreigners relocating are from Europe and Asia. The state's economy is staying healthy due 69the population movement. Latino and Asian immigrants are adding $150 billion worth of purchases each year. Other American states that have been named as being 70 (attraction) by movers were Texas, South Carolina and North Carolina.

第四部分 写作（共两节 满分35）

第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分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。每处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：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，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。

Yesterday was my 18th birthday. As Father and Mother thought it was a big occasion for me, they suggested I held a birthday party at home to celebrate it. By 4 o'clock I was pleased to see all my friends had come with a lot of beautiful present. Mother cooked a big meal. They spent a wonderful night together, eating and talking happily. The most excited moment was when Mother put a big birthday cake on the table and all my friends begin to sing Happy Birthday. Saw the 18candles burning, I couldn't keep back my tears. Without Mother and Father's love, I wouldn't be leading so a happy life now. Mother asked me make a wish before I blew out all the candles. After that，everyone enjoyed the sweet birthday cake and shared with my happiness. I am eighteen year sold now，it means I've become an adult and have more responsibility. I'll do my best to return my parents' love and live up to their expectations.

第二节 书面表达（满分25分）

假设你是王林，寒假期间你要到伦敦旅游，请你根据以下提示给你的英国好友Alex写一封信，请他推荐一个旅馆，要点如下：

1 介绍你伦敦之行的目的；

2 停留时间：5个晚上，从2月8日到12日；

3 房间要求：预定一个房间，旅馆要靠近公共汽车站；有独立浴室；可以上网；

注意：词数100左右；可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Alex,

How is everything going recently?_________________________________________________

英语参考答案及听力原文

1—5 ABCCA 6—10 CABBA 11—15 ACBAB 16—20 CCBBA

阅读理解：21-23 BCB 24-27. BCAB 28-31 DADC 32-35 DCBB 36-40 EGDFB

完形填空：41-45 CBBAD 46-50 CDBCC 51-55 ABDCA 56-60 CCBBA

语法填空：61. where 62. is expected 63. grew 64. largest 65. packing

66. opportunities 67. why 68. and 69. to 70. attractive

短文改错：

held→hold present→presents They→We; excited→exciting; begin→began；

Saw→Seeing; so→such; make前加to； with删掉； it→which

书面表达参考范文：

Dear Alex,

How is everything going recently? I am writing to you in the hope that you can recommend a hotel tome.

To experience different cultures and broaden my horizons, I will visit London during the winter holiday. When I am staying there, I want a single room with a private bathroom for five nights, from Feb 8to Feb 12. I hope that the hotel you recommend to me should be located near the bus station so that I can take a bus conveniently. In addition, to keep in touch with my family and friends, I hope I can gain access to the Internet in the room.

I would appreciate it if you could help me. I am looking forward to your early reply.

Yours sincerely,

Wang Lin

录音原文：

Text 1

M: I need to use the restroom, but the door is locked. No one is in there because I already knocked on the door.

Can you give me the key?

W: Well, the restroom is for customers only. You’ll need to buy something before I can give it to you.

Text 2

M: When does the play start? My ticket says 7:30 p.m.

W: Well, that’s when it officially starts. They actually check tickets fifteen minutes earlier. And if you’re not seated when the lights go down five minutes before that, they won’t let you in.

Text 3

W: I play basketball three times a week. What’s your favorite sport, Patrick?

M: I played baseball as a young kid, but I haven’t picked up a bat in years. I’m much more into tennis these days.

Text 4

M: I wish Uncle Jim wouldn’t talk with his mouth full of food.

W: Well, I love his jokes and that makes up for his lack of manners.

Text 5

W: How much did you pay for this new fridge?

M: Oh, it was a little over a thousand dollars, plus tax. It was much more expensive than our washing machine, but not nearly as much as our bed!

Text 6

W: I can’t believe Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Who usually does the cooking in your family?

M: My mother and my two aunts don’t let anyone else do anything except for the salad and the drinks. That includes all the sauces, desserts, and place settings.

W: Wow. It sounds like they take Turkey Day pretty seriously.

M: Listen, if Thanksgiving were an Olympic sport, they would be kicked out for winning too many gold medals! What about you?

W: Well, my parents and I do everything together. It’s better than one person trying to do too much.

Text 7

W: Oh, there is nothing better than a nice cold glass of ice water on a hot day.

M: You know, cold water always gives me stomachaches.

W: Really? I’ve never had that problem. I’ve been drinking ice water since I was little.

M: Hmm. When I was a small boy, my grandmother never let my mom give me anything other than warm water. W: Even in the summer?

M: Yes. Every once in a while, my dad would take me to get some ice cream, but my grandmother was never happy about that. I think it was the sugar that she didn’t like…

Text 8

M: Is it me, or is it really hard to understand this speaker?

W: You’re right. It’s not that he has an accent like some of the other speakers from another country. It’s just that

he is speaking too softly. Do you think it would be rude to ask him to turn his microphone up a little bit?

M: I don’t think he’s wearing one. Either that or he’s turned it off.

W: That’s crazy. There must be four hundred people here.

M: This part of the conference has turned into such a waste of time. Maybe we should leave and try to find another lecture.

W: I can’t do that. I come here specifically to hear this guy’s speech. I think I’ll just go up to him at the end of the speech and try to ask him some questions.

M: Good idea. Would you mind if I followed you up there? It might be the only way to get anything out of this hour.

W: No problem.

Text 9

W: Excuse me. Can you tell me where I can find dresses for teenagers?

M: Yes, they’re on the left, next to the purses. But don’t you think you should look for something, uh…a bit more mature?

W: Oh, no…it’s not for me. I’m looking for a present for my niece. She’s turning 16 next week, and she’s having

a big party.

M: Oh, I remember when my daughter was that age. She’s about to graduate college now.

W: How wonderful! Yeah, Elizabeth is looking at schools right now. We’ll probably take her on a tour of the East

Coast colleges sometime in the fall. She lives with my brother and his wife in Oregon.

M: There are some schools there that offer good programs, but they probably don’t get the scenery like we do here

on the East Coast. I’ve always liked seeing the seasons change. I went to the University of Pennsylvania. What about you?

W: I went to Brown University.

M: Great! So where does your niece want to go to school?

W: Oh, I think Harvard, Yale, and the University of Chicago are her top three choices.

M: Well, those are all fantastic schools with a long history, but I think it’s a good idea to take her to see all those places up close and in person. You can’t get a sense of a college until you set foot on campus.

W: I couldn’t agree more! Well, I’d better get back to my shopping!

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Hello, I’m Rachel Joyce. I’m so happy to be here today at the Claremont Library. I’ve traveled all the way from England, and it’s truly wonderful to visit the United States! This is the first stop on my book tour. I’m off to Australia next! Before I take any questions, let me tell you a bit about myself. My new novel, The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy, was recently published in 2014. The book is a companion to my first novel, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, which follows a man named Harold Fry as he goes in search of his old friend, Queenie Hennessy, in hopes of saying goodbye before she dies. The novel was published in 2012. It was almost chosen for the Commonwealth Book Prize and the Man Booker Prize. The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy is Queenie’s side of the story as she waits for Harold. I’ve also written many radio plays for BBC Radio Four, and in 2007, I won the Tinnis wood Award for my radio play To Be a Pilgrim. I have also won the UK National Book Award for New Writer of the Year. Before I was a writer, I was an actress in theatre and on TV. I’ll take questions from the audience now.