湖北黄石新高考联考协作体 2023-2024 学年高一下学期5月联考英语试题

新高考联考协作体2023-2024学年高一下学期5月联考 高一英语试卷 考试时间：2024年5月30日上午8:00-10:00 试卷满分：150分 注意事项： 1. 答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。 2. 选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 3. 非选择题的作答：用黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，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。 例: How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是C。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How will the man get to work? A. By car. B. By bus. C. By subway. 2. 此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What course will the woman take? A. Spanish. B. Photography. C. Art. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where does the conversation take place? A. At a bus stop. B. At the airport. C. At a hotel. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Who will be the next CEO? A. Mr. Matthew. B. Mr. Jackson. C. Mr. King. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What time did the man finish his work? A. At about 9 o’clock p. m. B. At about 10 o’clock p. m. C. At about 12 o’clock at night. 第二节（共 15小题；每小题1.5分，满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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What are the speakers talking about? A. Where to go on a vacation. B. How to choose a birthday gift. C. What to wear for a job interview. 7. Why does the man want a new job? A. To try something new. B. To get a high position. C. To earn more money. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What does the woman plan to do next month? A. Organize a meeting. B. Attend a conference. C. Take a vacation. 9. Where can the woman get the special form? A. From her manager. B. From the man. C. From the HR office. 10. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Colleagues. B. Friends. C. Classmates. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 11. Why does Bruce ask for another copy of paper? A. The delivery was delayed. B. His newspaper was damaged. C. He couldn’t find the newspaper. 12. Where does Bruce want his newspaper to be put? A In his yard. B. In his mailbox. C. In his hallway. 13. What will the woman do next? A. Visit Bruce’s place. B. Send an apology letter. C. Call the delivery person. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14. What causes the woman to have trouble making friends? A. Lack of social skills. B. Difference in interests. C. Unpopularity with other kids. 15. What do we know about the girl’s family? A. They enjoy a quiet life. B. They prefer a social lifestyle. C. They have a strict daily routine. 16. How does the woman feel about her lifestyle? A. Comfortable. B. Upset. C. Lonely. 17. What kind of friends does the girl want? A. Those who are easy-going. B. Those who are hard-working. C. Those who share similar hobbies. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 18. What do we learn about the speaker’s mother? A. She made a lot of records. B. She had a varied taste in music. C. She once worked in the field of music. 19. What kind of music does the speaker hate? A. Classical music. B. Country music. C. Dance music. 20. Who has the biggest influence on the speaker in music? A. Her mom. B. Her sister. C. Her schoolmate. 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 USITCC Regional Competition The Department of Information Technology and Cyber Security in the College of Business is proud to host the U. S. Information Technology Collegiate Conference (USITCC) Regional Competition on October 26-28. The event is open to students majoring in business or computer science. USITCC is quickly becoming the nation’s top IT competition, networking and career-building event. In one single weekend, student attendees can prove their technology skills in a variety of IT competitions, meet with industry professionals and connect with IT employers providing internships (实习工作) and/or full-time positions. Competitions & Schedule Date Time Competitions Thursday, October 26 7-10 p.m. Security 7-10 p.m. Systems Analysis and Design Friday, October 27 8-1l a.m. Application Development 12-3 p.m. Office Solutions Saturday, October 28 4-7 p.m. Database 8-10 a.m. Security Final Round Accommodation Information Kentwood Hall, 701 E. St. Louis St., Springfield, MO 65806 is a historic six-story building. Kentwood offers private rooms, two-person rooms, super doubles, and three-person rooms. Each room is carpeted and offers a bathroom and height-adjustable beds. All rooms have Wi-Fi and a mid-sized refrigerator. All rooms are smoke-free. Basic bedding will include sheets, a light blanket, and towels. Entry Fee The early bird rate is $35/person before September 30, and the price will increase to $45/person after that date. 21. What can student competitors expect from the competitions? A A job opportunity. B. Changes of college major. C. A large cash prize. D. Instructions from professors. 22. Which of the following do rooms of Kentwood Hall provide? A. Smoking areas. B. Personalized bedding. C. Internet access. D. Plus-sized refrigerator. 23. What is the purpose of the text? A. To introduce a college. B. To advertise a competition. C. To recommend a hotel. D. To promote cyber security. B It was February 24, 2017, and my husband, David, and I were both at work. It was a day like any other. Our 15-year-old son, Justin, his sister and his friend Mike were playing with a ball in our backyard. Completely a common day! What happened next was exactly a storm. Justin suddenly suffered cardiac arrest (心脏停搏) caused by a hit to the chest, and his heart just stopped. No pulse, no heartbeat. There are only about 10 to 20 cases a year. And it was almost always deadly until recently, when CPR (心肺复苏) has worked in up to one-third of cases. Thankfully, the other children acted immediately instead of freezing in fear. Mike called 911 while my daughter called my husband. That second call proved vitally important, as my husband was able to get in touch with a neighbor who ran over and started CPR. And later, the doctors arrived and quickly shocked Justin’s heartbeat rhythm (节奏) back to normal. Since then, I’ve found myself changed as a parent. There is more worry now. This unexpected incident has made me realize that anything can happen to my children. So, we’re doing what we can to be prepared. Earlier this year, Justin took part in a community education event with our fire department teaching Hands-Only CPR to the public. At least 100 participants showed up, and Justin shared his story to show why CPR is so important. At a local university where I work as a nurse lecturer, I’ve volunteered to join the CPR and AED first aid training for incoming freshmen. David and I feel very fortunate to still have our son with us. If the kids hadn’t known to call 911, he wouldn’t be here. If our neighbor hadn’t known CPR, Justin wouldn’t be here. I think everyone should take the time to learn CPR. You could save a life — maybe the life of someone you love. Cardiac arrest often comes without warning. Everything will be normal right up until the point it isn’t. You have to know what to do. 24. Why does the author say the incident was a storm? A. Her son played dangerous sports. B. Her son had a close encounter with death. C. Her children made a real mess when playing. D. Her neighbor complained of the children's noise. 25. How did the author feel about the other children’s responses? A. Curious. B. Grateful. C. Surprised. D. Puzzled. 26. What did the author and Justin do after the incident? A. They worked as medical workers. B. They shared their stories on speaking tours. C. They trained others in first aid skills. D. They introduced first aid courses to schools. 27. What does the last paragraph mainly highlight? A. The theory behind CPR. B. The ways of ensuring child safety. C. The causes of cardiac arrest. D. The importance of learning first aid. C Natural gas, long seen as a cleaner replacement to coal and an important tool in the fight to slow global warming, can be just as harmful to the climate, a new study has concluded, unless companies can cut the leaks (泄露), since it takes as little as 0.2 percent of gas to leak to make natural gas as big a driver of climate change as coal. The study, which involved researchers from Harvard and Duke Universities and NASA, pokes holes in the idea that natural gas is suitable energy resources to a future powered entirely by renewables, like solar and wind. “Even if gas leaks little, it’s as bad as coal,” said Deborah, the lead researcher. “It can’t be considered a good bridge, or replacement.” When power companies generate electricity by burning natural gas instead of coal, they produce only half the amount of planet-warming CO₂. But natural gas is made up mostly of me thane (甲烷), which is, in the short term, a far more powerful planet-warming gas than CO₂, when it escapes unburned into the atmosphere. And there’s increasing evidence that methane is leaking from gas systems in far larger quantities than previously thought. There are other balances to consider. The CO₂ produced by coal-burning power plants lasts far longer in the atmosphere than methane, whose climate effects disappear after a few decades. So focusing on methane leaks from gas systems as a way to control carbon emissions (碳排放) means the world might reduce some short-term warming, but still face a dangerous rise in average temperatures many decades into the future. That said, with the consequences of climate change already spreading around the world, controlling methane would be a way that works faster to slow warming. “I do hope the world pays attention to this, as I fear too many remain too concentrated on simply reducing coal use, even if it results in more gas consumption,” Deborah said. “What the world requires is to move to a 100 percent renewable energy future as soon as possible.” 28. How can natural gas contribute to global warming? A. Its huge amount of CO₂ while burning. B. Its taking in extra heat from the atmosphere. C. Its leaking methane warming the planet. D. Its combination with methane to produce CO₂. 29. What can be achieved by solving the problem of methane leaks? A. Avoid the threats of climate change. B. Cancel out the impacts of global warming. C. Slow down warming more immediately. D. Balance carbon emissions with coal burning. 30. What is Deborah’s concern about the future of energy sources? A. Lack of attention to reducing gas use. B. Unbalanced mix of coal and renewables. C. Shortage of renewable energy sources. D. Difficulty in promoting renewable energy. 31. Which of the following could be the best title for the text? A. Is Natural Gas Better for the Climate? B. How Can Carbon Emission be Controlled? C. Is Natural Gas Taking the Place of Coal? D. How Can Methane Speed up Global Warming? D A speech in a play by Shakespeare can be as short as a word or as long as several hundred. But what is the most common length? Staying away from Shakespeare himself for a moment, we can take Ben Jonson’s play Volpone (1606) and count the number of speeches and their lengths. The most common length is four words. The next most common length is five words. Of the other 16 Jonson’s plays, 12 also have a speech length mode (模式) of four. It was not just Jonson; it was everybody. After 1602, four-word speeches were the most common kind across all the early modern plays that survived. The London theatre industry took off in the late 1580s and early 1590s and we see a concentration of speech length modes of nine or ten. After 1602, the mode of four predominated. If we look just at Shakespeare’s plays, we find him doing what everyone else did: changing from favoring nine-word speeches to favouring four-word speeches around 1597-1602 and never going back. Our suggestion is that the playwrights (剧作家) learned progressively from one another how to represent more closely the speech lengths of everyday exchanges and found that audiences responded well to these. They started to focus less on strict writing rules and more on the liveliness of everyday speech. Another way to think of this is offered by the Russian literary scholar Boris Yarkho. He put forward an “index (指数) of liveliness” — the ratio of the number of speeches to the total number of lines in a play. He researched the works of the 17th-century French playwright Pierre Corneille and found that his comedies have a higher index because of their shorter speeches. The move from a mode of nine words to a mode of four represents the shortened average speech, and thus a move to livelier drama in Yarkho’s terms. Nevertheless, we have no record of any dramatist or playgoer reflecting on the shortening of average speech lengths; our only knowledge of it comes from counting the words in the plays for ourselves. 32. What happened in English plays around the 1600s? A. Their storylines were about famous writers. B. They were influenced by a poetic writing style. C. They featured different storytelling techniques. D. Their speeches were generally shorter in length. 33. What does the underlined word “predominated” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Remained unique. B. Took the leading position. C. Disappeared slowly. D. Played an educational role. 34. Why did playwrights change their writing styles according to paragraph 4? A. To challenge traditional writing rules. B. To stand out by applying their unique style. C. To avoid being affected by social values. D. To create realistic and acceptable speeches. 35. Which of the following is Yarkho’s opinion on the change in plays? A. It saved actors the trouble of memorizing their lines. B. It reflected people's preference for serious dialogues. C. It helped present dramas in an active and pleasant way. D. It made the characters express their feelings effectively. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。 Global warming is not only bringing rising sea levels and extreme weather events but also causing a growing wave of climate anxiety around the world. An international study found nearly six in ten people were very worried about climate change, while the young appeared to be particularly badly influenced. ____36____ Here are some effective ways to help deal with your feelings. ____37____ Not all information on the Internet is true, and you could be receiving misinformation. Even if you stick to trusted sources, too much information may only worsen your feelings. Try to set a time limit for checking climate related content to avoid making your anxiety worse. It is important to be aware of your own limitations. You alone can’t stop or undo climate change, so you needn’t place the responsibility on yourself. ____38____ Joining a group of like-minded people to make a difference is a good way to get started and help you feel better. Talk therapy (谈话疗法) provides you with a chance to discuss your anxiety about climate issues. A good therapist will address your negative emotions and thoughts about the environment in your conversations. ____39____ Positive changes have taken place at personal, community, and worldwide levels. And there is no reason to believe that they won’t continue, especially with your help. You can discover means to influence others with your own positive attitude. ____40____ Take on whatever role you feel comfortable with and remember to focus on your mental health on whatever path you choose. A. However, you can always find ways to contribute positively. B. Staying in natural green spaces has been shown to reduce stress. C. For example, organize related activities to educate people around you. D. Reduce your time spent online, especially on sources that are not trustworthy. E. The UN has made a list of blogs and other news resources about climate issues. F. Such a professional will recognize your feelings and work with you to manage them. G. So consider taking care of your mental well-being if you are struggling with the issue. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 People may see different shapes and scenes in the sky when they look up at the clouds. But you need to be ____41____ enough to turn clouds into art. Chris Judge, an illustrator from Dublin, Ireland, sees ____42____ and numbers when he looks at clouds, and he turns them into doodle (涂鸦) art. He ____43____ illustrating photos of clouds early in the year and posting these ____44____ online. It all began in 2020 when Judge was in his garden. He started taking ____45____ of the clouds and began ____46____ doodles to illustrate the art he imagined. They ____47____ various things from sleeping bears to toothy smiling crocodiles (鳄鱼). Judge then posted his art on social media and the response was ____48____ positive. Most followers admired his ability to present nature in a (n)____49____ way. Since then he has ____50____ his cloud art every day. The cloud art is more than ____51____ expression for Judge. It also brought him ____52____ in a very stormy time in his life. “My daughter fell ill at that time. Spending some time ____53____ something relaxing kind of helped me,” he said. “Now, I am trying new projects all the time to keep my creative juices flowing and ____54____ people. I think it’s the ____55____ of humor, nature, and the universality of clouds that interests people,” said the illustrator. 41. A. courageous B. experienced C. confident D. imaginative 42. A. toys B. crowds C. animals D. mountains 43. A. left behind B. returned to C. benefited from D. set about 44. A. creations B. articles C. videos D. advertisements 45. A. pictures B. notes C. control D. hold 46. A. checking B. adding C. cleaning D. viewing 47. A. improved B. discussed C. included D. aided 48. A. unexpectedly B. hardly C. partly D. mistakenly 49. A. useful B. fantastic C. important D. common 50. A. spared B. mentioned C. shared D. sold 51. A. facial B. artistic C. classic D. realistic 52. A. power B. victory C. regret D. stress 53. A. reading about B. finding out C. fixing up D. focusing on 54 A. gather B. impress C. change D. charge 55. A. decoration B. design C. mix D. mess 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。 The erhu, a famous Chinese musical instrument, has a history ____56____ (date) back over a thousand years. It is a two-stringed instrument played with a bow (弓), and its unique sound attracts listeners around the world. The erhu has a slim wooden body whose strings are ____57____ (traditional) made from silk. The sound it produces is so beautiful ____58____ it is often compared to the human voice. The instrument is played on the player’s knee and using the bow to create different tunes (曲调). The erhu can convey ____59____ wide range of emotions, from joy and happiness ____60____ sadness and longing. Usually, its pleasant tunes ____61____ (use) in traditional Chinese music. Modern music and sometimes even cross-cultural performances feature erhu tunes. Over the years, the erhu has gained ____62____ (popular) globally, becoming an essential part of many concerts. Many musicians have devoted ____63____ (they) to exploring and experimenting with different styles, combining traditional Chinese music with modern elements. Whether ____64____ (play) as a single instrument or in a group performance, the erhu’s charming tunes have the power _____65_____ (transport) listeners to another time and place. Its timeless appeal continues to make it China’s symbolic musical instrument. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66. 你校英文报“话说中国节”栏目正在就端午节征稿，请你写一篇短文投稿。内容包括： 1. 庆祝活动； 2. 节日意义。 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。 The Dragon Boat Festival ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分25分） 67. 阅读下面短文，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。 My bike raced through the quiet streets of my hometown as I mentally went through my arrangements for the day. There were a few tasks I needed to finish: borrowing a book, getting a haircut, and most importantly, visiting my beloved former middle school teacher, Mrs. Miles, before the day was over. It happened to be Teachers’ Day, and I wanted to show my appreciation by giving her a meaningful gift. However, I was still unsure about what to present to her. As I turned onto a busy street lined with houses, it seemed that on the front lawn (草坪) of the gray house in the middle of the block was an old man who appeared to slump (倒下) in a breathtaking garden. Shocked, I stopped my bike, running towards him and shouting, “Sir, are you okay? Is everything all right?” I got close enough to notice his stooping (佝偻的) figure was actually alive and was pushing something into the dirt. “I’m fine, sweetheart,” he laughed. “Just a lonely old man taking care of his garden.” He looked very weak and already had a stoop. I was concerned about his bending over so much to do gardening. “I’ve been out here for weeks at a time every spring for about the past ten years, and no one has ever stopped,” he said, “Don’t you have anyone to help you?” I asked, immediately regretting the question as a look of sadness passed over his face. “It’s just me and my flowers,” he said, “My grandchildren used to play here every summer. My wife would bring out lemonade (柠檬水), and we would all sit together, enjoying the beauty of the flowers. But then, within a year, my son moved away with the grandchildren, and my wife passed away.” My heart went out to him as I got a sense of what the garden meant to him. “I can push my to-do list off by an hour,” I thought. With a smile, I asked, “Can you ask your flowers if they wouldn’t mind my joining you guys for a while?” 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。 Amused, he introduced himself as Mr. Jenkins and accepted my offer. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ When I got up to leave, he added, “Hold on. I’ll give you some flowers” ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 新高考联考协作体2023-2024学年高一下学期5月联考 高一英语试卷 考试时间：2024年5月30日上午8:00-10:00 试卷满分：150分 注意事项： 1. 答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。 2. 选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 3. 非选择题的作答：用黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，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。 例: How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是C。 【1题答案】 【答案】A 【2题答案】 【答案】B 【3题答案】 【答案】C 【4题答案】 【答案】B 【5题答案】 【答案】C 第二节（共 15小题；每小题1.5分，满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。 【6~7题答案】 【答案】6. C 7. A 【8~10题答案】 【答案】8. B 9. C 10. A 【11~13题答案】 【答案】11. B 12. C 13. A 【14~17题答案】 【答案】14. B 15. A 16. A 17. C 【18~20题答案】 【答案】18. B 19. B 20. A 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 【21~23题答案】 【答案】21. A 22. C 23. B B 【24~27题答案】 【答案】24. B 25. B 26. C 27. D C 【28~31题答案】 【答案】28. C 29. C 30. A 31. A D 【32~35题答案】 【答案】32. D 33. B 34. D 35. C 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。 【36~40题答案】 【答案】36. G 37. D 38. A 39. F 40. C 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 【41~55题答案】 【答案】41. D 42. C 43. D 44. A 45. A 46. B 47. C 48. A 49. B 50. C 51. B 52. A 53. D 54. B 55. C 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 【56~65题答案】 【答案】56. dating 57. traditionally 58. that 59. a 60. to 61. are used 62. popularity 63. themselves 64. played 65. to transport 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 【66题答案】 【答案】One possible version: The Dragon Boat Festival Dragon Boat Festival, also called the Duanwu Festival, is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month according to the Chinese lunar calendar. For thousands of years, the festival has been marked by eating rice dumplings and racing dragon boats. The rice dumpling is made of rice, meat and so on. Besides, the festival is best known for its dragon-boat races, especially in the southern places where there are many rivers and lakes. Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated in memory of the death of the famous ancient poet Qu Yuan, who is a devoted government official and poet. Overall, the Dragon Boat Festival enjoys great popularity among people in China. 第二节（满分25分） 【67题答案】 【答案】One possible version: Amused, he introduced himself as Mr. Jenkins and accepted my offer. I insisted on helping with the gardening, urging him to rest “No, boy, you will get your clothes dirty,” he said. Determined to help him, I then found myself beside him digging holes, planting flowers and weeding. During it, he shared with me the happy memories of his grandchildren and wife once with him in the garden. Smiles continually appeared on his face. The afternoon flew by as I kept Mr. Jenkins company and helped him make his garden beautiful. Eventually, I decided to say goodbye. “Thank you, sweet,” he said. When I got up to leave, he added, “Hold on, I’ll give you some flowers.” Quickly, he walked around the garden, pulling various beautiful blooming flowers from the earth: roses, lilies, etc. He enthusiastically bundled them together and handed the fragrant bouquet to me. Expressing my gratitude, I waved goodbye and hurriedly made my way to Mrs. Miles’. Slightly sunburned and quite tired, I presented her with the flowers and told her how I got them. Her face lit up with joy and pride, saying, “That’s one of the most cherished gifts I’ve ever received.” 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$null 新高考联考协作体2023-2024学年高一下学期5月联考 高一英语 答题卡 湖北省新高考联考协作体*英语答题卡（共2页）第1页 The Dragon Boat Festival Amused, he introduced himself as Mr. Jenkins and accepted my offer. When I got up to leave, he added, “ 湖北省新高考联考协作体*英语答题卡（共2页）第2页 Hold on. I ll give you some flowers.”’