安徽省部分学校2024-2025学年高三上学期8月联考英语试题

绝密★启用前 2024—2025学年（上）安徽高三8月份联考 英语 考生注意: 1. 答题前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上, 并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。 2. 回答选择题时, 选出每小题答案后, 用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时, 将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3. 考试结束后, 将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 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2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。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】 What’s the woman’s favorite food in the restaurant? A. The fish. B. The cake. C. The dessert. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where does the woman want to get married? A. In a church. B. In the open air. C. In a country house. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why does the woman want to sit beside the driver? A. To enjoy a good view. B. To accompany the driver. C. To take the most comfortable seat. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the woman think of the building of the hospital? A. It is a waste of time. B. It is a tough task. C. It should have been done earlier. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the woman doing? A. Asking for permission. B. Making a complaint. C. Placing an order. 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. Who are the speakers talking about? A. A teacher. B. The woman’s sister. C. A new schoolmate. 7. What does the person mentioned look like? A. She is quite tall. B. She has straight hair. C. She has dark brown eyes. 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. When should the speakers leave to avoid the rush hour? A. At 5:00. B. At 5:30. C. At 6:30. 9. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a restaurant. B. In a store. C. At home. 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】 10. What did the man speaker study in college? A. Art. B. Medicine. C. Business. 11. What is the man speaker’s advice for the woman? A. Exploring more possibilities. B. Doing what her father suggests. C. Making a decision as early as possible. 12. What’s the relationship between the speakers? A. Neighbors. B. Teacher and student. C. Husband and wife. 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】 13. What was the woman looking at? A. A list of restaurants. B. A map of a city. C. A schedule of activities. 14. What can we learn about the woman? A. She is new to the city. B. She is a friend of the man's. C. She likes the weather in the city. 15. What day is it? A. Friday. B. Saturday. C. Sunday. 16. What is the man like? A. Kind-hearted. B. Curious. C. Honest. 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】 17. What is the speech mainly about? A. How to climb. B. An interview with climbers. C. Climbing Mount Everest. 18. Which was the hardest for the speaker about climbing? A. Overcoming fears. B. Giving up her job. C. Training at a gym. 19. What did the speaker bring with her on her second trip? A. Fuel. B. A camera. C. A toothbrush. 20. What will the speaker talk about next? A. Her new job. B. Her future plans. C. Her difficulties. 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, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Having lots of books at home can encourage your child to read more. Choosing new books can be a fun adventure. Exchanging old ones can freshen up the supply and help keep your child interested in reading. The good news is that you can do it for free. Here are some places where you can find free hard copies for them. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library The country singer started Imagination Library, a program that mails free books each month to kids aged 0 — 5. It was launched in 1995 and now mails kids more than 1 million free books each month. If the program isn’t in your community, you can apply to start a local chapter. Freecycle and Craigslist Everything offered on Freecycle is free — all you have to do is pick it up. With more than 9 million members, chances are that there’s a Freecycle group near you. Search the offers for kids’ books or you can post a wanted ad. You can also search the “Free Stuff” section on Craigslist to find people who are giving away books and learning games. Book Exchanges and Book Banks Search online to see if your community has a book exchange or a book bank. Book exchanges encourage visitors to trade in books. Book banks simply give books away. Some book banks partner with schools and community groups to distribute free books to kids. But some are open to the public. Little Free Libraries Little free libraries are free book-sharing boxes, where anyone can take or share a book. So far, volunteers have placed more than 90,000 book-sharing boxes near sidewalks and other places people tend to walk by. The goal is to provide 24/7 access to free books. 21. What does the text say about Imagination Library? A. It’s a creation of a musician. B. It’s intended for people of all ages. C. It mails over 100 million books yearly. D. It covers most of the countries’ communities. 22. Which place should people visit if they want to share a book at anytime? A. Freecycle. B. Craigslist. C. A book bank. D. A little free library. 23. What does the text mainly introduce? A. What books benefit your child most. B. How to interest your child in reading. C. Where to get free books for your child. D. Why to encourage your child to read more. B Looking at Brandon Miles May for the first time, you’d probably mistake him for a teenager, but he is 35 years old. We’ve seen such shocking differences between age and appearance before, but it is usually due to some rare hormonal disorder. In Brandon’s case, he never mentioned such a condition in any of his videos, but owed his unbelievably youthful looks to his anti-aging practice, which includes a balanced diet, minimal sun exposure, and at least eight hours of sleep per night. “When I go to the airport, security ask me how old I am, and they do a double take,” Brandon said in one of his videos. “The age people think I am ranges but it can be 15 or 16 or 18 to 19. I’ve never had any work done. What I do is pretty simple but effective.” At age 15, Brandon started avoiding direct sunlight and making changes to his diet, such as including more plant-based foods and green tea, and by age 19 he had already cut out sugars, grains, and carbohydrates. He has also never had a drop of alcohol and has never smoked, because he knows the effects that such bad habits have on health. “I’ve been staying out of sunlight my whole life, ” he added. “I wear a hoodie (连帽衫) to block the sun and use physical coverings on the backs of my hands. I also don’t go heavy on exercise. Too much exercise can cause stress on the body — it can age the body. I keep my exercise moderate and gentle — a walk, yoga, and some strength training.” Brandon says that he looks better than he did ten years ago, but more importantly, he feels a lot better, too. At the end of the day, youthful looks are nice, but what good are they if you feel terrible? Although he agrees that some people may find his lifestyle choices a bit strange, the 35-year-old man claims they are worth it for his anti-aging efforts. 24. What contributes to Brandon’s unusual youthful looks? A. A rare skin condition. B. A good state of mind. C. His superb make-up skills. D. His healthy and balanced lifestyle. 25 What can be learned about Brandon from paragraph 3? A. He’s quit smoking for his health. B. He’s been mindful of his health. C. He’s been sticking to a sugar-free diet since 15. D. He’s been taking sunbaths on a regular basis. 26. What’s Brandon’s opinion about exercise? A. The less, the better. B. The more intensive, the better. C. More isn’t necessarily better. D. Strength training isn’t easy. 27. What does the underlined word “they” in the last paragraph refer to? A. Some people. B. Youthful looks. C. His lifestyle choices. D. His anti-aging efforts. C A device used to treat brain injuries worked so efficiently that, following a trial, some patients refused to have theirs turned off. The trial, which began in 2018, involved five people between the ages of 22 and 60. They all had mental problems like thinking or reasoning after suffering severe brain injuries between three and eighteen years earlier. The injuries meant they had difficulty performing some tasks. For the trial, doctors implanted (植入) a tiny device into each patient’s brain during an operation. The device used Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), which rebuilds connections between neurons (神经元). Neurons are tiny cells, and there are billions of them in the brain. Whenever you do anything, chemical and electrical signals move between your neurons. The tiny device applied electricity to parts of the brain where these signals had been interrupted. The trial was the first to focus DBS on a part of the brain that dealt with awareness of your surroundings. After the devices were implanted, the patients in the study kept them running for 90 days, for 12 hours a day. This had an incredible effect on their lives. They could suddenly do things, like playing video games or reading a book, that had previously been impossible because of their brain injuries. They also reported feeling less tired and could get through the day without napping (打盹). Gina Arata, a patient who took part in the trial, said, “I can remember how much money is in my bank account. I wasn’t able to read, but after the implant I bought a book…and loved it and remembered it.” Nicholas Schiff, one of the authors of the study, called it a “pioneering moment”. Scientists hope the implant will change the lives of more people with serious long-term brain injuries. 28. What do we know about the device from paragraph 1? A. It functioned well on patients. B. It cured patients’ mental illnesses. C. It could help perform tasks without difficulty. D. It could protect patients against brain injuries. 29. What does paragraph 2 focus on? A. The structure of the brain. B. The process of the trial. C. The function of the neurons. D. The principle of the device. 30. Why is Gina Arata mentioned in the last paragraph? A. To prove the success of the device. B. To show that she is good at numbers now. C. To imply that the device can make people professional. D. To emphasize the influence of reading on brain injury recovery. 31. What can be the suitable title for the text? A. Common Problems Caused by Brain Injuries B. A Breakthrough in Treating Brain Injuries C. The Importance of Neurons in Brain Function D. Strategies to Overcome Mental Illnesses after Brain Injuries D Stories of violent meetings between sharks and swimmers can frighten the recreating public. But shark experts say the risk of an attack is extremely low. Sharks live in the whole ocean, Catherine Macdonald, director of the Shark Research & Conservation Program at the University of Miami, says, and they may swim into shallow waters near the coastline to hunt for fish or avoid larger sharks. Most of the time, when sharks come across people, they just swim away. Humans aren’t part of the shark’s diet, which for most species consists primarily of smaller fish or invertebrates (无脊椎动物). If they attack people, it’s likely because they’re confused or curious. “Relative to the number of people who enjoy recreation in our oceans, shark bites are very rare,” Macdonald says. According to a global count of shark attacks, there were 69 bites in 2023. That’ s slightly higher than the five-year average of 63 shark attacks. Macdonald says there could be a few factors contributing to a possible increase in shark attacks, including a rise in reporting, a larger number of people using the water and beach-goers spending more time out of the year at the shore. Warmer waters caused by climate change may also be driving an increase in shark populations in certain areas. “If you spot a shark near you in the water, normal wild animal rules apply,” Macdonald says. “Stay calm, and if the shark is acting in a way that makes you uncomfortable, calmly move away and leave the water.” The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission also recommends that swimmers remain in groups, avoid entering the water if they’re bleeding or it’s dark outside and not wear shiny jewelry (珠宝), which can appear like fish scales to a shark. But Macdonald notes that other animals are far deadlier than sharks, including moose, hippos and even pet dogs. “There are also other dangerous threats to worry about at the beach, such as dehydration, sun exposure, riptides and drowning,” she adds. “When people ask me about safety risks at the beach and what they should be worried about, I tell them that the most dangerous thing they’ll do that day is probably drive to the beach.” 32. Why may sharks swim away from deep waters? A. For food or shelter. B. For rest or recreation. C. To warm themselves. D. To produce their young. 33. What can we learn from paragraph 4? A. The serious effects of climate change. B. The reasons behind the rising shark attacks. C. The places where shark attacks often happen. D. The number of people who go to the beach each year. 34. What are swimmers advised to do to stay safe? A. Observe the swimming rules. B. Avoid staying in the water for too long. C. Keep an eye out for the bleeding sharks. D. Remove the shiny jewelry before swimming. 35. Which of the following statements will Macdonald most probably agree with? A. Ignorance leads to danger. B. First impressions can be misleading. C. Prevention begins with not taking the risk. D. Too many concerns can make one lose the courage. 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, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 There is no doubt that online banking has revolutionized the way we manage our finances. But, like any creation, it also has quite a few disadvantages. ● ___36___ In this interconnected world, some people are constantly using different approaches online to steal your personal and financial data. Thus they can have access to your accounts easily. This could result in the loss of money and the leak of personal information. So, make sure to set strong, unique passwords. And be careful about the websites and links you interact with. ●Over-reliance on technology ___37___ But one of the biggest disadvantages of mobile banking is also hidden here. Relying only on automated systems can lead to a disconnection from the key concepts of money management. There may be cases where you run into technical problems or system breakdowns. ●Overspending. With 24/7 access and the convenience of online banking, it is easier to overspend or make impulsive (冲动的) purchases. ___38___ This could result in spending without your awareness. Make sure to regularly monitor your account, set spending limits, and be mindful of your financial activity online. ●Internet requirement. Online banking is entirely dependent on an Internet connection. If you don’t have a stable and reliable Internet connection, it will be difficult to access your accounts or conduct financial transactions. ___39___ ●Lack of human interaction. Online banking lacks the personal touch offered by traditional banks. ___40___ This can be disadvantageous when seeking advice or assistance for complex financial matters. While online support is available, it may not fully replace the experience of talking to a human banker. A. Less privacy. B. Security risks. C. Online banking is very convenient. D. Users miss out on face-to-face communication with bank personnel. E. Users may also fall victim to online cheating if they’re not careful. F. It might not be a one-size-fits-all solution for all your financial needs. G. This may be more challenging for people living in areas with poor Internet services. 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, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 I love my husband. I also love dancing. Over the years we had learned from experience that we two were never in ___41___ when we danced together. We seemed to have an abundance of left feet. So when our son announced that he was getting ___42___ , I knew something had to be done. I signed us up for dancing classes. My husband was ___43___ at first. However, with the wedding approaching in months, he ___44___ agreed to go. Our instructor taught us the basic steps but warned that if we didn’t practice we’d ___45___ them by the next class. We knew she was ___46___ because by the time we got home that first night we were already ___47___ to remember everything she showed us. However, we found our dancing improved as we practiced. We ___48___ something else as well. Things seemed to be changing between us in a good way. We were ___49___ each other. As we accepted our different approaches to dance, we began to be less critical in other areas. When we held hands as we got ready to dance, the ____50____ of our dating days returned. We laughed a lot more when we danced, no longer upset by our ____51____ . We started with our instructor’s steps and then began ____52____ our own. We were having fun! We danced at our son’s wedding and to our ____53____ , we keep on dancing. Dancing has drawn us closer. The wedding was the excuse to ____54____ , but the result was more than a physical exercise. As we continue dancing, wrapped in each other’s arms and looking into each other’s happy faces, we rekindle (重新点燃) our ____55____ . 41. A. fear B. harmony C. silence D. trouble 42. A. admitted B. paid C. promoted D. married 43. A. unwilling B. determined C. awkward D. inspired 44. A. consistently B. obviously C. eventually D. automatically 45. A. miss B. forget C. change D. share 46. A. right B. capable C. different D. fair 47. A. refusing B. planning C. pretending D. struggling 48. A. explored B. noticed C. discussed D. compared 49. A. replacing B. rewarding C. rediscovering D. rearranging 50. A. expectation B. evaluation C. schedule D. consideration 51. A. decisions B. responsibilities C. options D. mistakes 52. A. waiting for B. making up C. putting away D. holding back 53. A. relief B. amusement C. surprise D. concern 54. A. dance B. quit C. escape D. celebrate 55. A. ambition B. friendship C. purpose D. love 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, 并将答案填写在答题卡上。 At the Shaanxi Provincial Library in Xi’ an, Shaanxi Province, a group of women carefully restore ancient books. Like medical specialists treating patients, they work ___56___ (extend) the lives of the old books. A professional restoration requires significant time and energy. A number of proper ___57___ (procedure) must be followed. “It is easy to get started but difficult to master,” said Wu Feifei, the leader of the group. “Even after years of working for that, when a damaged page of ___58___ ancient book is in my hands, I dare not be careless. Every step is crucial, and every process must be meticulous (一丝不苟的).” In 2005, the group was ___59___ (official) established at the Shaanxi Provincial Library. It was followed in 2008 by the creation of the Shaanxi Ancient Book Protection Center, one ___60___ was approved by national authorities in 2015. Since the start of the work, more than 100 precious books ___61___ (save) successfully. “The greatest insight ___62___ (gain) from restoring ancient books is to do our best for each book,” said restorer Wei Yu. “Every aspect of restoring a book is ___63___ need of careful consideration.” Through restoration and preservation, these precious ancient books last longer, ___64___ (provide) important materials for future generations to use in study and research. Ancient books are important sources that a nation can use to build cultural ____65____ (confident). Restored ancient books can also help the world understand the long history and culture of China. 第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66. 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Mark发邮件询问你暑假期间最难忘的经历，请给他回封邮件，内容包括： 1. 你的经历； 2. 你的感受。 注意: 1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Mark, _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 67. 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。 Excitement rushed through my body as I approached Scopa, a famous restaurant in my town. Today was a day I would remember for the rest of my life. I was competing for the newest chef position, which would require me to show my cooking skills. It was an opportunity I had been working towards for months, and today, it was finally here. As I arrived at the restaurant, I saw my best friend, Mary. She is also interested in cooking and we are in the same cooking club. Now, she was the person I would be competing against. I wanted Mary to win, but deep down, I also wanted to win. We entered the kitchen and quickly put on our chef’s hat, which seemed to symbolize our commitment to excellence. “Using the ingredients in the kitchen, cook an Italian dish that would be a great addition to our menu,” said the restaurant manager. “I’ll leave the kitchen and return in two hours.” With those words, he left the room, leaving us to our own devices. We immediately headed for the refrigerator, and I took some carrots, potatoes, and onions. I cut them up and put them into a pot with some olive oil, preparing them to be cooked. Meanwhile, Mary preheated the oven and got to cut up the eggplants. Not long after, the oven was ready. But just as she was about to put the eggplants in, Mary became distracted (分心) by the ding of the oven door. Suddenly, she screamed in pain, “Ouch!” She dropped the knife onto the cutting board and applied pressure to the finger she had just cut. Seeing that, I thought to myself, “Ha! I’ll definitely win now!” However, another voice in my body said, “Help Mary. Help your best friend now!” 注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Within just seconds I made a quick decision. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Then the manager announced that Mary was the winner. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 绝密★启用前 2024—2025学年（上）安徽高三8月份联考 英语 考生注意: 1. 答题前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上, 并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。 2. 回答选择题时, 选出每小题答案后, 用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时, 将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3. 考试结束后, 将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 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2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。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】C 【2题答案】 【答案】B 【3题答案】 【答案】A 【4题答案】 【答案】C 【5题答案】 【答案】B 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. B 【8~9题答案】 【答案】8. B 9. C 【10~12题答案】 【答案】10. C 11. A 12. A 【13~16题答案】 【答案】13. B 14. A 15. C 16. A 【17~20题答案】 【答案】17. C 18. A 19. A 20. B 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, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A 【21~23题答案】 【答案】21. A 22. D 23. C B 【24~27题答案】 【答案】24. D 25. B 26. C 27. C C 【28~31题答案】 【答案】28. A 29. D 30. A 31. B D 【32~35题答案】 【答案】32. A 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, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 【36~40题答案】 【答案】36. B 37. C 38. E 39. G 40. D 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, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 【41~55题答案】 【答案】41. B 42. D 43. A 44. C 45. B 46. A 47. D 48. B 49. C 50. A 51. D 52. B 53. C 54. A 55. D 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. to extend 57. procedures 58. an 59. officially 60. which##that 61. have been saved 62. gained 63. in 64. providing 65. confidence 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】Dear Mark, I’m writing to share with you one of the most unforgettable experiences I had during the past summer vacation. One extremely hot morning in late July, I carried about 200 kilograms of watermelons grown by my parents to a local farmers’ market. I did this all by myself, hoping to help ease my parents’ burden and enrich my vacation life as well. However, things didn’t go smoothly as I’d expected. I just sold less than 50 kilograms of watermelons in over four hours. With a heavy heart and a sense of disappointment, I went home with the rest of the watermelons. Through this experience, I’ve become more aware of my parents’ difficulty in supporting our big family. Moreover, I’ve made up my mind to study harder to repay them. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 【67题答案】 【答案】One possible version: Within just seconds, I made a quick decision. Without hesitation, I rushed to Mary’s side, grabbing a clean cloth to help stop the bleeding. Mary was crying all the time, keeping saying how eagerly she wanted to work in this restaurant. Realizing that Mary might not finish the competition in time, I decided to help complete her remaining steps though I knew I might lose this chance because I had many things to do. So for the rest of the time, I was scrambling. Anyhow, we did it. Soon, the manager came into the kitchen to check our work. When he tasted Mary’s dish, he smiled in satisfaction. Then the manager announced that Mary was the winner. Though it turned out as I had expected, I was a little down when hearing the result. At that time, Mary told the manager what had happened and said that the winner should belong to me. The manager agreed to give me another chance, which made me overjoyed. I tried my best to complete my dish, and at last the manager appreciated it. Then to our surprise, the manager decided to employ both of us. From the experience, I’ve learned that winning is great, but sometimes helping others feels even better. Just do good things, and you will be rewarded. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$null