山东省青岛第五十八中学2024-2025学年高三上学期期中英语试题

2024-2025青岛58中高三 (上) 英语期中考试试卷 第I卷 (选择题) 第一部分、听力 (共两节，满分30分) 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。 1. What will the man do? A. Drink coffee. B. Add some water. C. Wash cups. 2. When will the man finish studying? A. At 1:00 a. m. B. At 9:00 p. m. C. At 11:00 p. m. 3. What will the woman probably do next? A. Go to check on her mother. B. Send her mother to hospital. C. Answer her mother’s phone. 4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A Co-workers. B. Husband and wife. C. Sales clerk and customer. 5. What food has been sold out? A. Chips B. Nuts C. Chocolate. 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 problem does the woman have? A. She will be late for her history lesson. B. She is struggling with her project. C. She worked late last night. 7. Who is probably the man? A. A teacher. B. A headmaster. C. A student. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. Which tea does the man always drink with milk? A. Yellow. B. Black. C. Green. 9. What bread does the man like to eat every day? A. White. B. Brown. C. Black. 10. How much does the bacon cost today? A. $0.5. B. $1.50. C. Zero. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Where are the speakers? A. At a parking lot. B. At a restaurant. C. At a grocery store. 12. Who did the speakers see? A. A famous singer. B. A famous actress. C. A famous writer. 13. What makes the city more popular? A. Great entertainment. B. Cheap labor. C. Beautiful nature. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. Why doesn’t the man eat at the university cafeteria? A. It’s less fun. B. It’s too expensive. C. It’s not healthy. 15. What does the man need money to pay for? A. Textbooks. B. A car. C. Rent. 16. What does the man probably want to be in the future? A. A teacher. B. A banker. C. A doctor. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. How long will Mr. White’s talk last? A. About a quarter. B. About half an hour. C. About an hour. 18. Who will give information about the courses? A. The director of studies. B. The student adviser. C. The principal. 19. Where will the freshmen go at 11 o’clock? A. To the Main Hall. B. To the language lab. C. To classroom 521. 20. What is the talk mainly about? A. Daily schedules for freshmen. B. A test timetable for freshmen. C. Next day’s arrangements for freshmen. 第一部分、阅读理解 (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。 A When looking for some vacation ideas to spread out and get some time and space to yourself, check out these great resorts (度假胜地) options. Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana Located in Punta Cana, this family-friendly vacation at an all-inclusive resort offers something for everyone in your party. Parents can enjoy relaxing by one of the resort’s swim-up bars in an infinity pool or head out for some deep-sea fishing. Kids, meanwhile, can head over to the kids’ club for a number of activities. Plus, all of the drinks and food across the 14 restaurants and bars is included. Beaches Turks & Caicos This resort has become the Caribbean’s popular go-to when it comes to all-inclusive family vacations that provide great value since there’s so much to do for guests of all ages. There’s a 45,000-square-foot water park, 24 restaurants, unlimited PADI-certified scuba diving and water sports, a 12-mile beach, a spa, 10 pools—whew! The Alisal Guest Ranch If you live in the city and want to get back to nature, this luxury farm over nearly 11,000 acres in California’s Santa Ynez Valley is a perfect fit for a family. All that wide-open space means activities like horseback riding, scenic cycling, hiking, fishing, kayaking and, for the body-and-spirit-minded traveler in your group, yoga. Montage Palmetto Bluff The 20,000-acre community includes a nature preserve with walking trails, but the real stars of the show here are the over 300 species of birds. The resort’s resident naturalist takes families on walks to Bird Island, sharing a history of the area. Plus, kids will love the kayak tours that get up close to the dolphins that live there year-round. 1. Which attracts those interested in horseback-riding? A. Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana. B. Beaches Turks & Caicos. C. Montage Palmetto Bluff. D. The Alisal Guest Ranch. 2. What do the four attractions share? A. They promise good food services. B. They include various kids’ clubs. C. They provide parent-child activities. D. They have large historic buildings. 3. What is the purpose of the text? A. To organize some family parties. B. To highlight some tourist resorts. C. To introduce some nature reserves. D. To stimulate some domestic needs. B Years ago, we were living in a big nice house and I was going to the best elementary school in the city with my siblings. We had everything we could have wished for and we were still asking for more. Mr. Sanchez used to mow our lawns. He was very hardworking. Often, he would bring his son that was my age. He had modest toys and modest clothes and he had a hard time fitting in with us mainly because I was too proud to consider him my equal. His name was Cabriel and he was a smart boy, despite all his “shortcomings”. Days went by and we spent our time around each other but without any close connection. Fast forward to a couple of years and my father’s business hit the rock bottom. His partner took away all the money and left the country. Soon we had to leave our big house and settle into a small one and we were having a hard time meeting other expenses. Mr. Sanchez was very kind during that time. He and Gabriel came once a week and helped me and my siblings get things in order. That was when Gabriel and I became good friends. We started talking in the evenings when I learnt he was going to start college and he was much smarter than me. Later we came up with a business plan and founded a start-up. I felt no shame in confessing that Cabriel was much more instrumental in the rise of our company. Later, all of my father’s debt was paid off and we were again a happy, prosperous family. I was a truly rich man because I had a great friend by my side for my whole life. This experience was a valuable lesson for me. It does not take a life experience for people to go from rags to riches or the other way around. What is important is someone’s person and behavior toward his other fellows in real life. 4. What happened to the author’s family in his early years? A. Life expenses went up unexpectedly. B. A financial breakdown hit his family. C. Their house was illegally taken away. D. They lost close connection with others. 5. What changed the author’s attitude towards Gabriel? A. Their partnership in business. B. The proof of Gabriel’s capability. C. The change of his living condition. D. The consistent help from Gabriel. 6. Which of the following words best describe Gabriel? A. Intelligent and loyal. B. Persistent and ambitious. C. Introverted but generous. D. Hardworking but modest. 7. What can we learn from this passage? A. Like father, like son. B. Birds of a feather flock together. C. Where there is a will, there is a way. D. Never judge a book by its cover. C Around the world, rivers seem to be raging. While catastrophic flooding of Pakistan’s rivers has left tens of millions without homes, a drought unseen for 500 years has squeezed Europe’s major waterways almost dry. There is little disagreement about what’s going on: climate change is causing both rainfall and droughts to intensify. The question now is how to manage those climate-changed waterways and, specifically, what role dams should play in mitigating(缓和) against the kinds of disasters. Advocates say water storage dams will become more essential as buffers(缓冲物) against extreme water flows by absorbing water during flooding and releasing it in times of drought. Dams, they say, can help combat climate change by producing renewable hydropower(水力发电) that is cleaner than fossil fuel energy. However, criticisms have long centered on the negative impact most dams have on biodiversity and river ecosystems. Not only do the vast amounts of concrete used to build large dams leave huge carbon footprints, there is also much evidence that greenhouse gas emissions from dams are often far greater than previously thought. Increasingly a scientific case is also being made that dams actually worsen both floods and droughts. Now, more dam developers are turning to “run-of-river” technology, in which the river’s water flows continuously through a hydropower station without a reservoir to store it. Such projects are generally considered more environmentally friendly, but they do not allow for water to be managed according to weather conditions. Then there are those who say we should stay away from dams, and look for ways using nature-based solutions. Many ecologists say that protecting wetlands, for example, should be a priority, since those ecosystems act as natural sponges(海绵) for floodwaters within a river basin. “We have turned river basins into economic machines that only serve people and not nature, and this creates more problems, like droughts and flooding,” says Herman Wanningen, the founder of the advocacy group Dam Removal Europe. “We have to learn to cooperate with nature and not against it anymore.” 8. Why do critics oppose the construction of dams? A. It may produce opposite effect. B. It destroys local ecosystem. C. It needs a large amount of concrete. D. It gives off harmful gases. 9. What can we say about the “turn-to-river” projects? A. Economical. B. Inflexible. C. Fruitless. D. Popular. 10. What can we infer from the last paragraph? A. Dams have long lost their function as buffers. B. Protecting wetland is a once-and-for-all solution. C. Flooding and droughts can help promote economy. D. The starting point of our solution should serve nature. 11. What’s the best title for the text? A. Building More Dams: A Way Out? B. Disaster Relief: Working with Nature. C. Dams’ Traditional Role: Pros and Cons. D. Worsening Climate Change: Take Action! D In the months that followed, the Ruprechts decided to rebuild a less-leaky home equipped against future wildfires and poor air quality. The family’s research led them to passive building. Combined with carefully placed windows, such buildings can reduce a home’s energy needs by 90 percent compared to typical homes. But the Ruprechts soon discovered their ambitions faced a major obstacle: cost. High construction prices and low insurance payouts have discouraged Marshall fire victims trying to rebuild their homes. The few local companies offering to build passive homes wouldn’t work within the couple’s budget. That all changed with a link posted in an online community group. It directed Peter Ruprecht to a web page for the RESTORE Passive House a three-bedroom, three-bathroom home designed for the Marshall fire burn area. The designers promised a $550,000 price tag after government incentives, which the couple could afford. The couple is now the first to sign up to build the home. “It feels like a no-brainer,” Ruprecht said. “We’re getting better at everything in terms of construction quality, fire resistance, comfort and doing a good job for the planet.” Debates over construction costs and climate-minded building standards have supercharged local politics in the aftermath of the Marshall fire. Earlier this year, Louisville and Superior – the two communities hit hardest by the disaster — faced intense pressure from fire victims worried compulsory green building codes would further boost construction prices. Both local governments ended up allowing those families to rebuild to earlier, less-strict standards. The RESTORE Passive House attempts to prove green homes can fit within middle-class budgets. The task could prove critical as governments push to reduce the climate impact of buildings, which account for 13 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions and 20 percent of Colorado emissions — largely due to natural gas appliances and an electricity grid dominated by fossil fuels. Passive homes could also help protect families from climate threats like poor air quality and future fires. 12. What’s the major feature of passive buildings? A. Economic. B. Climate-friendly. C. Delicate. D. Costly. 13. What contributed to the Ruprechts’ rebuilding their new home? A. Posting their needs online to raise money. B. Receiving assistance from insurance company. C. Connecting with an online design and build team. D. Negotiating with the local companies. 14. What does the underlined phrase “a no-brainer” in paragraph 4 mean? A. A risky attempt. B. A tough task. C A stupid idea. D. An easy decision. 15 What does the author intend to tell us in the text? A. The green house for Marshall fire victims isn’t a luxury home. B. The RESTORE Passive House aims to build green homes for free. C. All the governments stuck to their strict green building codes. D. The Ruprechts rebuilt their home despite high construction costs. 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。 We are all creatures of habit. We tend to wake up at the same time each day, brush our teeth, have morning coffee and travel to work, following the same patterns every day. ____16____ Behavioral scientists who study habit formation say that many of us try to create healthy habits the wrong way. ____17____ Here are two tips, backed by research, for forming new healthy habits. ____18____ For many of us, our morning routine is the strongest, so that’s a great place to build a new habit. While brushing your teeth, you might stand on one foot to practice balance. Many of us fall into end-of-the-day patterns as well. Do you tend to sink into the sofa after work and turn on the TV? That might be a good time to do a single daily yoga pose. ____19____ Wendy Wood, a research psychologist, calls the forces that get in the way of good habits “friction”. In one study, researchers changed the turning of lift doors so that workers had to wait nearly half a minute for the doors to close. ____20____ Many people are therefore convinced that taking the stairs was easier than waiting for the lift. It shows how sensitive we are to small friction in our environment. Just slowing down the lift got people to take the stairs, and they stuck with it even after the lift went back to normal timing. A. It was just enough of a delay. B. Why do we stop doing what’s good for us? C. But why is it so hard to form new healthy habits? D. We probably form new habits when we clear away the barriers. E. The better way to form a new habit is to tie it to an existing habit. F. It explains why friction prevents the progress of forming good habits. G. For example, we set big goals to lose weight without taking proper steps. 第二部分 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。 When I suggested my 13-year-old try tennis, she quickly shot me down. “I’m not ____21____ , so stop trying to get me to do sports,” Julianna said. I suggested it because some of my recent happiest memories were of playing ping-pong with her. Tennis seemed like a natural progression from ping-pong and a great way to ____22____ some of her growing teen worries on a larger playing field. But my suggestion was always met with ____23____. Still, I was undiscouraged. I was convinced that ____24____ some physical energy would help Julianna. I’ve seen how sports help deal with stress. It ____25____ for me when I was a teenage girl. Midway through summer we stayed at home one afternoon, really bored. “Do you want to play tennis?” I asked. “Sure,” she said. Arriving at the ____26____ , we set down our bags, picked up our rackets (球拍), and ____27____ towards our sides of the court. The net felt like the visual representation of a growing ____28____ between us — I desiring a connection and my teenage daughter longing for independence. I started by hitting a ball over the net, and Julianna took a big swing and ____29____ . We repeated this several more times. I resisted the ____30____ to tell her she was ____31____ the racket too close to the neck or to step more into her forehand. We just repeated the ____32____ of me hitting the ball and her missing it a few times before she finally got it back over the net. “This is fun,” she said with a mixture of surprise and joy and then she smiled ____33____ . Now we always find time to play tennis. We’re both eager for an activity that can ____34____ tensions between us in daily life. It’s nice to have a place where both of us can release our ____35____ feelings and let them go. 21. A. mindful B. incredible C. sporty D. refreshed 22. A. knock out B. work out C. figure out D. leave out 23. A. agreement B. insight C. resistance D. isolation 24. A. releasing B. identifying C. reproducing D. nurturing 25. A. emerged B. shone C. interfered D. worked 26. A. parking B. court C. source D. milestone 27. A. dragged B. turned C. inched D. headed 28. A. divide B. hate C. affection D. objective 29. A. acquired B. fell C. missed D. grabbed 30. A. imagination B. alternative C. urge D. appeal 31. A. holding B. scratching C. removing D. charging 32. A. illustration B. pattern C. measurement D. frequency 33. A. desperately B. disappointedly C. specifically D. widely 34. A. fuel B. target C. transmit D. ease 35. A. relevant B. negative C. prospective D. personalized 第II卷 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。 Hanfu was the standard dress code for people during the Han Dynasty and was worn by both men and women. The clothing is characterized by its long robes, wide sleeves, and ___36___ (flow) skirts and the designs are often inspired by nature, with flower patterns and images of birds and animals. Nowadays, Chinese Hanfu is making ___37___ comeback in modern China. The revival of this ancient fashion can be put down to several factors, ___38___ include its promotion through social media ___39___ (platform) and its appeal among younger generations as a form of cultural identity. ___40___ (additional), the historical significance and pride ___41___ (associate) with Hanfu has led to increased interest and demand for authentic clothing pieces. Furthermore, modern adaptations and variations of Hanfu have made ___42___ more accessible and appealing to a wider audience. In recent years, events such as Hanfu festivals and competitions ___43___ (push) the trend further. Hanfu is no longer seen as outdated or old-fashioned ___44___ rather as a stylish and unique option for those seeking to express their individuality. Overall, Chinese Hanfu continues to gain popularity as a symbol of cultural heritage and national pride, with many embracing it as a way _____45_____ (celebrate) and preserve traditional Chinese culture. 第三部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分) 66. 第一节 (满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华。外教Hans要求你班同学做一个主题为“The story of an inspiring person”的小组项目。作为组长, 请你给Hans写一封邮件, 内容包括： 1. 项目设想； 2. 恳请指导。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Hans, I am Li Hua, a student from class 5. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节 (满分25分) 47. 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。 10-year-old Buddy was just an ordinary boy but with an extraordinary heart. He had a lot of friends but never really had a “best friend” until he met Simon — a new boy in class who used a wheelchair. Nobody showed any interest in making friends with Simon except for Buddy. He quickly bonded with Simon because he believed true friends come in different sizes and shapes... Buddy lived with his grandma, Doris, in their small home in the suburbs. He had lost his parents five years ago in a car crash. Doris raised him, and she was all he had. Buddy promised himself that he would do anything to make his grandma proud and happy, and his prayers (祈祷) were soon answered, but in a way he never imagined. Buddy had always wanted to help Doris with her rent, so during his free time, he cut grass for neighbors, walked dogs, and even helped older people carry their groceries home in exchange for $1. So far, he had saved $70, but that wasn’t enough to meet their expenses. Not one to be discouraged, Buddy kept going and the only other person who comforted him was Simon. The two boys often ventured (冒险) into the woods near their school to watch birds during their spare time. It was their favorite hobby. One afternoon before the summer vacation, they went to their favorite spot in the woods. Buddy pushed Simon’s wheelchair, discussing how exciting their adventure would be. They laughed their way into the dense forest, knowing little about what was coming. Moments later, the boys had a problem moving forward. One of the wheels sank into a branch beneath the mud. The wheelchair broke down, making it difficult to move ahead. Worse still, it seemed the rain was around the corner. The boys could hear rolling thunder across the mountains, which scared them. They wanted to run but could not leave one another. “Wait! I’ve got a plan,” shouted Buddy, trying to lean (倾斜) over and lift his friend up from the wheelchair. His attempt failed because Simon was too heavy for him. 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。 Paragraph 1: But he wouldn’t give up just yet. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: A few days later, Doris got surprising news from their landlord (房东). _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 听力答案：1. B 2. A 3. A 4. B 5. A 6. B 7. C 8. C 9. A 10. C 11. B 12. A 13. B 14. A 15. C 16. C 17. B 18. A 19. B 20. C 2024-2025青岛58中高三 (上) 英语期中考试试卷 第I卷 (选择题) 第一部分、听力 (共两节，满分30分) 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。 1. What will the man do? A. Drink coffee. B. Add some water. C. Wash cups. 2. When will the man finish studying? A. At 1:00 a. m. B. At 9:00 p. m. C. At 11:00 p. m. 3. What will the woman probably do next? A. Go to check on her mother. B. Send her mother to hospital. C. Answer her mother’s phone. 4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Co-workers. B. Husband and wife. C. Sales clerk and customer. 5. What food has been sold out? A. Chips B. Nuts C. Chocolate. 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 problem does the woman have? A. She will be late for her history lesson. B. She is struggling with her project. C. She worked late last night. 7. Who is probably the man? A. A teacher. B. A headmaster. C. A student. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. Which tea does the man always drink with milk? A. Yellow. B. Black. C. Green. 9. What bread does the man like to eat every day? A. White. B. Brown. C. Black. 10. How much does the bacon cost today? A. $0.5. B. $1.50. C. Zero. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Where are the speakers? A. At a parking lot. B. At a restaurant. C. At a grocery store. 12. Who did the speakers see? A. A famous singer. B. A famous actress. C. A famous writer. 13. What makes the city more popular? A. Great entertainment. B. Cheap labor. C. Beautiful nature. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. Why doesn’t the man eat at the university cafeteria? A. It’s less fun. B. It’s too expensive. C. It’s not healthy. 15. What does the man need money to pay for? A. Textbooks. B. A car. C. Rent. 16. What does the man probably want to be in the future? A. A teacher. B. A banker. C. A doctor. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. How long will Mr. White’s talk last? A. About a quarter. B. About half an hour. C. About an hour. 18. Who will give information about the courses? A. The director of studies. B. The student adviser. C. The principal. 19. Where will the freshmen go at 11 o’clock? A. To the Main Hall. B. To the language lab. C. To classroom 521. 20. What is the talk mainly about? A. Daily schedules for freshmen. B. A test timetable for freshmen. C. Next day’s arrangements for freshmen. 第一部分、阅读理解 (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。 A 【1~3题答案】 【答案】1. D 2. C 3. B B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. B 5. D 6. A 7. D C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. A 9. B 10. D 11. A D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. B 13. C 14. D 15. D 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。 【16~20题答案】 【答案】16. C 17. G 18. E 19. D 20. A 第二部分 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。 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. C 22. B 23. C 24. A 25. D 26. B 27. D 28. A 29. C 30. C 31. A 32. B 33. D 34. D 35. B 第II卷 第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) 【36~45题答案】 【答案】36. flowing 37. a 38. which 39. platforms 40. Additionally 41. associated 42. it 43. have pushed 44. but 45. to celebrate 第三部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分) 66. 第一节 (满分15分) 【46题答案】 【答案】Dear Hans, I’m Li Hua, a student from class 5. I am in charge of the group project titled “The Story of an Inspiring Person.” I’m writing to share our initial ideas and seek your invaluable guidance. We aim to explore the story of an inspiring person, the obstacles they faced, and how they became a lighthouse of inspiration. For our presentation, we’re thinking of combining various elements like short videos, interactive timelines, and possibly a small drama piece, which are intended to make the presentation more engaging. Your knowledge in storytelling and understanding of different cultures is widely recognized, so we would greatly appreciate your guidance in choosing the right individual for our project, structuring our presentation to be both informative and attractive. Thank you for considering our request. We eagerly waiting for your response and any suggestions you might have. Yours, Li Hua 第二节 (满分25分) 【47题答案】 【答案】范文1： But he wouldn’t give up just yet. With Simon’s arms around his neck, Buddy crouched down, held Simon’s legs, and struggled to his feet. He tried to quicken his pace to avoid getting soaked. With each step forward, however, he felt the weight increasing. But he kept on moving, determined to take his friend home safely. After what seemed a life long time, they arrived at Simon’s house. At the sight of two figures stumbling in, Simon’s parents were greatly relieved. “His wheelchair broke down in the woods. So I carried him!” said Buddy. Simon’s parents were deeply moved. But Buddy didn’t consider it a big deal; he even didn’t bother to mention it to his grandma at all. A few days later, Doris got surprising news from their landlord. Their rent had been fully covered by someone. Doris racked her brain to think of someone who might help them but failed. Later that day, the mystery was discovered. Simon’s family dropped in and thanked Doris for her wonderful grandson. “Just imagine Buddy carried him on the back the whole time!” Simon’s mother gratefully. Having known he wanted to help his grandma with rent, they decided to help him fulfill his wish. Hearing that, Buddy threw his arms around his best friend and the bond between the two families was tightened. 范文2： But he wouldn’t give up just yet. Looking around, Buddy came up with an idea. He collected some branches nearby and tried to free the stuck wheel from the muddy branch. To the boys’ delight, he made it and the wheel chair was still damaged, but at least it was somewhat functional again. Buddy pushed the wheelchair as hard as he could and soon he was sweating all over. Although moving slowly, they managed to arrive at Simon’s house just before the rain poured down. Simon’s parents felt relieved and grateful to see the boys come back, safe and sound. A few days later, Doris got surprising news from their landlord. He told Doris that their rent had been paid. “It’s incredible! Who paid our rent at all?” she asked in surprise. The landlord told her the truth. It turned out that Simon’s parents decided to do something in return for Buddy’s kindness. Informed of Buddy’s wish to help his grandma with the rent, they managed to fulfill it. At the news, Buddy shed tears of joy, feeling happy that he has made his grandma proud. 听力答案：1. B 2. A 3. A 4. B 5. A 6. B 7. C 8. C 9. A 10. C 11. B 12. A 13. B 14. A 15. C 16. C 17. B 18. A 19. B 20. C 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$