Task 4

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Ⅰ. 语法填空

I love natural science, which came from my 1.___________(curious) about nature. From an early age, I caught frogs and insects in the nearby woods; I explored the cool streams running 2.__________the woods and searched for fish 3.__________(live) in the water.

As I grew up, my interests developed around subjects in school, particularly in biology, chemistry and physics. These interests 4.___________(grow) with more time spent in the deserts and forests of Arizona, 5.__________we moved when I was in my teens. The desert was not entirely new to me,since I 6.__________(visit) relatives in Phoenix several times before moving there. However, exploring the desert on my own was new. I checked under every rock and bush looking for signs of life. I found many incredible animals. Once I happened to discover 7. __________(poison) snakes under a rock,I was very scared. However, I 8.__________(eventual) grew to be cautious about them and now snakes are my favorite study subject.

I am now 9.__________ecologist. I have done research in deserts, forests, streams and lakes.10.___________(find) new species still excites me. I am glad to have a strong interest in the natural world. My hobby makes me what I am now.

Ⅱ. 书面表达

假定你是李华，你从互联网上得知一个要来中国参加“垃圾分类，节约资源”活动的国际中学生组织正在招募志愿者，请你写一封电子邮件应聘。 内容包括：

1. 写邮件的目的；

2. 英语能力；

3. 相关知识和经验。

注意：

1. 词数80左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇：垃圾分类garbage sorting

Dear Sir or Madam,

Yours,

Li Hua