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A级 阅读提升练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
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(2025·江苏盐城阶段练习)
Future Stars Summer Edition: Digital Exhibition
◆Experience the Magic of Art at Future Stars Summer Edition, a Spectacular Digital Art Show at the Holy Art Gallery in London.
The Holy Art Gallery is thrilled to announce the muchanticipated Summer Edition of Future Stars, a splendid physical art show that will leave you thrilled and inspired. Join us on a journey through the fantastic world of art, showcasing exceptional artworks by talented artists from around the world!
This exclusive event will feature a selection of artworks across various mediums, including paintings, sculptures, mixed media and more. Each piece has been thoughtfully chosen to showcase the immense talent of creatives from every part of the world.
At the Holy Art Gallery, we believe in the power of art to bring joy and inspiration to people's lives. That's why we have carefully designed this summer edition to create a magical atmosphere that will transport you to a world of wonder and awe. Prepare to be fascinated by stunning visuals, complex details, and thoughtprovoking concepts that will light your imagination.
◆Book your FREE TICKETS now and secure your spot at the summer edition of “Future Stars London” digital exhibition!
The admission is FREE, and there will be an open wine bar for the audience!
Private viewing from 19:30 to 22:00 on Friday, August 16, 2024
Open to the public until August 25th
The Factory, 21—31 Shacklewell Ln, London, E8 2DA
Tickets for Future Stars Summer Edition: Digital Exhibition can be booked here.
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Ticket Price
Private viewing/Opening event
Free
General Admission
Free
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了在伦敦举办的Future Stars艺术展的亮点、展览时间、地点、购票信息以及观众可以享受到的体验。
1.What is special about the exhibition?
A.There is no need to book a ticket in advance.
B.There will be an open coffee bar for the visitors.
C.Art works will be selected across varieties of mediums.
D.The handson experience will stimulate visitors' imagination.
解析 C 细节理解题。根据第三段“This exclusive event will feature a selection of artworks across various mediums, including paintings, sculptures, mixed media and more. Each piece has been thoughtfully chosen to showcase the immense talent of creatives from every part of the world.(这场独家活动将展出各种媒介的精选艺术品,包括绘画、雕塑、混合媒介等。每一件作品都经过精心挑选,以展示来自世界各地的创意人才的巨大才华。)”可知,精选的艺术品使这次展览与众不同。故选C。
2.For what purpose is this event arranged?
A.To bring the visitors to an imaginary world.
B.To advertise the art works by talented artists.
C.To create an academic atmosphere for the city.
D.To bring pleasure and inspiration to the art fans.
解析 D 推理判断题。根据第四段中“At the Holy Art Gallery, we believe in the power of art to bring joy and inspiration to people's lives. That's why we have carefully designed this summer edition to create a magical atmosphere that will transport you to a world of wonder and awe. (在Holy艺术画廊,我们相信艺术拥有为人们生活带来快乐与灵感的力量。正因如此,我们精心设计了这个夏季版本,旨在创造一种神奇的氛围,将您带入一个充满惊奇与赞叹的世界。)”可知,本次活动旨在为艺术爱好者带来快乐和灵感。故选D。
3.Which of the following is a proper time to visit the exhibition?
A.August 20th. B.September 10th.
C.October 15th. D.December 12th.
解析 A 细节理解题。根据时间信息中“Open to the public until August 25th (对公众开放至8月25日)”可知,8月20日是参观展览的合适时间。故选A。
B
(2025·八省联考)Want to learn a new language or get A's in college exams? Previous studies have shown that exercise can help stimulate the areas of the brain that convert (转换) new information into longterm memory. A new study has taken this information one step further and found the best time when exercise can help maximize learning.
Building upon past research that found exercise releases biochemicals that improve mental function, scientists at Radboud University and the University of Edinburgh conducted a study to determine when exercise was most beneficial to learning.
Participants—72 healthy male and female adults—were first asked to perform a computer test that challenged their visual and spatial learning. After the test, all of the subjects watched nature documentaries, but twothirds of them also exercised. Half of the exercisers did circuit training on an exercise bike for 35 minutes immediately after the test. The other half did the same exercise but not until four hours after they had been tested.
Two days later, all of the participants returned to the lab for a recall test, and they were connected to MRI (磁共振成像) machines to assess their brain activity. The participants who exercised four hours after taking the computer test were able to recall what they had learned most accurately. Their brainwaves also showed more consistent levels of activity, indicating that their brains were less taxed to remember what they had learned.
According to this research, the best time to exercise to improve learning is four hours after studying. But why? That's one question the researchers have yet to answer. Another question left unanswered is the level of exercise that might best improve learning. I've run enough marathons to prove the fact that my brain is anything but sharp during or after a tough workout. But the researchers noted that light workouts might not give the brain enough of a biochemical boost to improve learning.
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一项新研究——锻炼可以帮助刺激大脑将新信息转化为长期记忆,以及可以有助于最大化提高学习效果的最佳时间。
4.What did the new study aim to explore?
A.When exercise is best for learning.
B.What biochemicals are good for health.
C.How brainwaves should be measured.
D.Which area of the brain is the most active.
解析 A 细节理解题。根据第一段中“A new study has taken this information one step further and found the best time when exercise can help maximize learning.(一项新的研究更进一步找到了锻炼有助于最大化学习效果的最佳时间。)”可知,新研究旨在探索什么时候锻炼最有利于学习。故选A。
5.What were all the participants asked to do during the experiment?
A.Train on bicycles.
B.Do mathematics exercises.
C.Play computer games.
D.Watch films about nature.
解析 D 细节理解题。根据第三段中“After the test, all of the subjects watched nature documentaries(测试后,所有受试者都观看了自然纪录片)”可知,实验要求所有受试者在实验过程中观看自然纪录片。故选D。
6.Why did the participants return to the lab two days later?
A.To do a medical examination.
B.To have their memory tested.
C.To get their workouts recorded.
D.To finish their previous tasks.
解析 B 细节理解题。根据第四段中“Two days later, all of the participants returned to the lab for a recall test(两天后,所有参与者返回实验室进行回忆测试)”可知,参与者两天后返回实验室是为了进行记忆测试。故选B。
7.What might the author's marathon running prove?
A.The findings of the study are reliable.
B.Longdistance runners are often smart.
C.Studies on the marathon are not enough.
D.Hard exercise may not sharpen the brain.
解析 D 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“I've run enough marathons to prove the fact that my brain is anything but sharp during or after a tough workout.(我已经跑了足够多的马拉松来证明这样一个事实:在艰苦的锻炼过程中或之后,我的大脑一点也不敏锐。)”可知,作者通过自己跑马拉松的经历证明,剧烈的锻炼可能不会使大脑变得敏锐。故选D。
Ⅱ.七选五
(2025·湖北武汉模拟)When you get up in the morning, what is the first thing that you tend to do? By chance, is it to check notifications on a cell phone? 1 That usually means using the newest technology in nearly every aspect of life.
2 One sensible approach is to set goals, use time limits, and avoid letting any single medium or electronic platform take up the lion's share of your time.
One major impact of advanced technology has been the change in the way people read. After centuries of reading the printed page, people now do much of their reading on various kinds of screens for the reason that the shift is convenient and costeffective. 3 One concern is that light from computer and phone screens can eventually cause teary eyes. In addition, recent research has found advantages to reading on paper. Professor Virginia Clinton of the University of North Dakota examined results from 33 studies on reading. This research indicates that students demonstrated better comprehension when reading on paper rather than on screens. 4 It simply suggests that reading on paper has not yet lost its value.
How often do people find themselves watching videos or using websites only to find that hours have passed with their original goal unfulfilled? That is because designers use artificial intelligence to create video feeds and music streaming programs that absorb your attention for as long as possible. Therefore, it is more important than ever to be able to take a step back. 5 In doing so, it can give them back their time and sense of agency.
A.Sometimes, small changes can go a long way.
B.That does not mean to never read on a phone.
C.The value of it often depends on the judgment of the user.
D.However, some people choose to read on paper when possible.
E.For many, keeping up with the most current information is a must.
F.Sometimes, though, constant connectivity can become a bit overwhelming.
G.Users should establish reasonable usage time limits based on their actual needs.
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇议论文。文章探讨了现代人对技术过度依赖的问题,建议在高科技生活时代我们还是应该合理利用电子产品,设置恰当的使用时间,以免生活完全被电子产品所控制。
1.解析 E 由上文“When you get up in the morning, what is the first thing that you tend to do? By chance, is it to check notifications on a cell phone?(当你早上起床时,你倾向于做的第一件事是什么?碰巧,第一件事是用来查看手机上的通知的吗?)”可知,这里提出两个问题,空处应对这两个问题回答;E项“For many, keeping up with the most current information is a must.(对许多人来说,了解最新信息是必须的。)”对上文问题进行了回答,指出很多人认为跟上最新的信息是必要的,符合语境。故选E。
2.解析 F 由下文“One sensible approach is to set goals, use time limits, and avoid letting any single medium or electronic platform take up the lion's share of your time.(一个明智的方法是设定目标,使用时间限制,避免让任何单一的媒体或电子平台占用你大部分的时间。)”可知,这里在提出解决方案,说明空处应陈述一个问题,而F项“Sometimes, though, constant connectivity can become a bit overwhelming.(然而,有时,经常网络在线这种情况有点难以抗拒。)”符合语境,其中constant connectivity与下文解决方案中“use time limits”对应,有启下作用。故选F。
3.解析 D 上文“After centuries of reading the printed page, people now do much of their reading on various kinds of screens for the reason that the shift is convenient and costeffective.(经过几个世纪的阅读,人们现在在各种各样的屏幕上进行阅读,因为这种转变既方便又划算。)”阐述了人们因为方便和划算在各种各样的屏幕上进行阅读;下文“One concern is that light from computer and phone screens can eventually cause teary eyes. (一个令人担忧的问题是,电脑和手机屏幕发出的光线最终会导致流泪。)”阐述看电脑和手机屏幕可能会引发健康问题的担忧;且由后面的研究结果可知,很多人还是会选择传统书本;而D项“However, some people choose to read on paper when possible.(然而,如果可能的话,有些人会选择在纸上阅读。)”指出一些人选择纸上阅读,与上文构成转折关系,与下文构成因果关系,符合语境。故选D。
4.解析 B 由上文“This research indicates that students demonstrated better comprehension when reading on paper rather than on screens. (这项研究表明,学生在纸上阅读时比在屏幕上阅读时表现出更好的理解能力。)”可知,这里主要讲纸上阅读时能更好理解文章;B项“That does not mean to never read on a phone.(这并不意味着永远不要在手机上阅读。)”符合语境,其中That代指上文的研究结果,有承上作用。故选B。
5.解析 G 由下文“In doing so, it can give them back their time and sense of agency.(这样做可以让他们重新获得时间和代理感。)”可知,此空处应是在建议一种做法,而G项“Users should establish reasonable usage time limits based on their actual needs.(用户应根据实际需要制定合理的使用期限。)”符合语境,其中Users与下文“them”对应,should establish reasonable usage time limits based on their actual needs与下文“doing so”对应,所以本句有启下作用。故选G。
Ⅲ.完形填空
(2025·甘青宁联考)What do you do on a long flight? Some people watch movies, others listen to music or play mobile games, and many 1 to have a good sleep. For craft enthusiast Meegan Rubin, a flight home gave her the perfect opportunity to 2 her crocheting (钩编).
As she worked, she caught the eye of a(n) 3 admirer—a monthsold baby named Romey, staring at her from across the aisle (通道). 4 by the baby's attention and noticing her outfit, Rubin decided to make a little gift for her new 5 .
With an hour left on the 6 , Rubin worked against the clock on a little hat. She handed the 7 hat to Romey's parents when they landed. “Never seen someone work so 8 in my life. 9 ,I had no idea it was for us,” the baby's mom said. “What a cool way to just do something nice for a 10 and in turn light up everyone else's day!” The sweet 11 was shared by Romey's parents online, who showed the baby wearing the hat.
Rubin also shared the 12 on her social media. “I made some cool new friends on my flight home this past weekend,” she wrote. The crocheter 13 that while other kids were crying, Romey remained 14 and entertained by her crocheting. Rubin added, “She was adorable and 15 a custom hat!”
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了在飞机上发生的一个温馨的故事,手工艺爱好者Meegan Rubin在飞行过程中利用时间编织帽子,并作为礼物送给了一个注视她编织过程的婴儿Romey,展现了人与人之间的善意和温馨。
1.A.hesitate B.choose
C.forget D.promise
解析 B 考查动词词义辨析。句意:有些人看电影,有些人听音乐或玩手机游戏,许多人选择睡个好觉。A.hesitate犹豫;B.choose选择;C.forget忘记;D.promise承诺。根据前文“What do you do on a long flight? Some people watch movies, others listen to music or play mobile games”可知,上文提问在长途飞行中你会做什么?本句是回答选择做什么。故选B。
2.A.come up with B.sign up for
C.catch up on D.break away from
解析 C 考查动词短语辨析。句意:对于手工艺爱好者Meegan Rubin来说,回家的航班给了她一个绝佳的机会来补上她的编织活儿。A.come up with想出;B.sign up for报名参加;C.catch up on赶上;D.break away from摆脱。根据前文“For craft enthusiast Meegan Rubin”结合选项可知,Meegan是手工艺爱好者,所以在飞机上应是补上她的编织活儿。故选C。
3.A.unlikely B.considerate
C.ambitious D.famous
解析 A 考查形容词词义辨析。句意:当她工作时,她吸引了一个不太可能的仰慕者的目光——一个名叫Romey的、只有几个月大的婴儿,正从过道对面盯着她看。A.unlikely不太可能的;B.considerate体贴的;C.ambitious有野心的;D.famous著名的。根据后文“a monthsold baby named Romey”可知,几个月大的婴儿应是不太可能的仰慕者。故选A。
4.A.Warned B.Woken
C.Masked D.Moved
解析 D 考查动词词义辨析。句意:被婴儿的注视所打动,并且注意到了她的装扮,Rubin决定为她这位新“粉丝”做一份小礼物。A.Warned警告;B.Woken唤醒;C.Masked掩盖;D.Moved打动。根据后文“Rubin decided to make a little gift”可知,Rubin决定为Romey做一份小礼物,推知是被婴儿的注视所打动,所以才决定送礼物。故选D。
5.A.customer B.listener
C.student D.fan
解析 D 考查名词词义辨析。句意:被婴儿的注视所打动,并且注意到了她的装扮,Rubin决定为她这位新“粉丝”做一份小礼物。A.customer顾客;B.listener听众;C.student学生;D.fan粉丝。根据前文“As she worked, she caught the eye of”可知,Romey被Rubin所吸引,所以是她的新粉丝。故选D。
6.A.network B.plane
C.ground D.platform
解析 B 考查名词词义辨析。句意:飞机上还有一个小时,Rubin争分夺秒地做了一顶小帽子。A.network网络;B.plane飞机;C.ground地面;D.platform平台。根据前文“What do you do on a long flight?”可知,描述的是发生在飞机上的事。故选B。
7.A.returned B.restored
C.finished D.borrowed
解析 C 考查动词词义辨析。句意:当Romey的父母下飞机时,她把做好的帽子递给了他们。A.returned返回;B.restored修复;C.finished完成;D.borrowed借入。根据前文“Rubin worked against the clock on a little hat”可知,Rubin争分夺秒地做了一顶小帽子,所以应是把做好的帽子递给了他们。故选C。
8.A.hard B.fast
C.late D.early
解析 B 考查形容词词义辨析。句意:“我这辈子从没见过有人编织得这么快。起初,我不知道这是给我们的,”孩子的妈妈说。A.hard困难的;B.fast快速的;C.late迟到的;D.early早的。根据前文“With an hour left on the 6 , Rubin worked against the clock on a little hat.”可知,Rubin只用了一个小时就做了顶帽子,所以是做得非常快的。故选B。
9.A.Initially B.Eventually
C.Similarly D.Suddenly
解析 A 考查副词词义辨析。句意:“我这辈子从没见过有人编织这么快。起初,我不知道这是给我们的,”孩子的妈妈说。A.Initially最初;B.Eventually最终;C.Similarly相似地;D.Suddenly突然。根据后文“I had no idea it was for us”结合选项,应是“起初,我不知道这是给我们的”符合语境。故选A。
10.A.singer B.stranger
C.teenager D.player
解析 B 考查名词词义辨析。句意:为陌生人做点好事,反过来照亮其他人的一天,这是一种多么酷的方式!A.singer歌手;B.stranger陌生人;C.teenager青少年;D.player玩家。根据前文“Rubin decided to make a little gift”以及上文讲述的故事背景发生在飞机上可知,大家互不相识,只是搭乘同一航班,Romey是新“粉丝”,所以Romey一家和Rubin不认识,所以是为陌生人做点好事。故选B。
11.A.routine B.dream
C.encounter D.defence
解析 C 考查名词词义辨析。句意:Romey的父母在网上分享了这段甜蜜的邂逅,并展示了宝宝戴着这顶帽子的照片。A.routine常规;B.dream梦想;C.encounter邂逅;D.defence防御。根据前文的“sweet”,以及后文“was shared by Romey's parents online”结合选项可知,应是“在网上分享了这段甜蜜的邂逅”符合语境。故选C。
12.A.story B.accident
C.schedule D.adventure
解析 A 考查名词词义辨析。句意:Rubin也在她的社交媒体上分享了这个故事。A.story故事;B.accident事故;C.schedule日程;D.adventure冒险。根据前文“The sweet 11 was shared by Romey's parents online, who showed the baby wearing the hat.”以及“Rubin also shared”可知,Romey的父母在网上分享了这段甜蜜的邂逅,Rubin也在她的社交媒体上分享了这个故事。故选A。
13.A.assumed B.analyzed
C.doubted D.recalled
解析 D 考查动词词义辨析。句意:这位编织者回忆说,当其他孩子在哭泣时,Romey却保持冷静,并被她的钩针编织所吸引。A.assumed假设;B.analyzed分析;C.doubted怀疑;D.recalled回忆。根据后文“while other kids were crying, Romey remained 14 and entertained by her crocheting”可知,此处是Rubin在回忆飞机上的经历。故选D。
14.A.calm B.energetic
C.sleepy D.busy
解析 A 考查形容词词义辨析。句意:这位编织者回忆说,当其他孩子在哭泣时,Romey却保持冷静,并被她的钩针编织所吸引。A.calm冷静的;B.energetic精力充沛的;C.sleepy困倦的;D.busy忙碌的。根据前文“while other kids were crying”以及后文“entertained by her crocheting”可知,此处是while引导的让步状语从句,前后为转折关系,前文说其他孩子在哭泣,后文说Romey被她的钩针编织所吸引,应是保持冷静。故选A。
15.A.created B.noticed
C.purchased D.deserved
解析 D 考查动词词义辨析。句意:Rubin补充说:“她很可爱,值得一顶定制的帽子!”A.created创造;B.noticed注意到;C.purchased购买;D.deserved值得。根据前文“She was adorable”可知,Romey很可爱,值得一顶定制的帽子。故选D。
B级 写作规范练
Ⅰ.语法填空
(2025·河南郑州名校调研)Artificial intelligence is being employed to safeguard the country's oldest and tallest wooden pagoda (塔) in North China's Shanxi Province which has gone through 1. (nature) and human disasters for 968 years. The technology is being used 2. (improve) the understanding of the 67metertall Sakyamuni Pagoda, visualize its states over time and prepare for restoration work.
3. (build) entirely out of wood without the use of nails in 1056 during the Liao Dynasty, the pagoda, 4. complicated structure features innumerable mortises and tenons (榫卯), has weathered earthquakes, wars and other 5. (challenge). As tall as a 20story building, and with a base diameter of about 30 meters,the pagoda is a remarkable architectural wonder.
In April, 2024, a virtual reality program that copies the pagoda 6. (release) by Chinese technology company and Tsinghua University's School of Architecture. Wearing VR glasses, visitors can experience what it would be like to climb the pagoda. 7. program has been donated to the county government to become part of its digital museum. 8. February last year, they began conducting modeling work on the wooden structure inside the pagoda, creating a database of parameters (参数) through structural research. Meanwhile, the technology company is employing its AIgenerated computing technology, which 9. (perfect) combines AI,neural radiance fields technology and extended reality technology to construct a digital “twin” of the pagoda. Besides 10. (benefit) tourists, the technologies provide strong technical support for recreating the complete structure and details of the pagoda.
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇新闻报道。主要讲的是中国利用人工智能技术来保护和研究山西省最古老、最高的木塔——释迦牟尼塔。
1.解析 natural 考查形容词。句意:人工智能被用于保护中国北部山西省最古老、最高的木塔,该木塔经历了968年的自然和人为灾害。空处用形容词natural作定语,修饰名词disasters,natural意为“自然的”。故填natural。
2.解析 to improve 考查不定式。句意:这项技术被用于提高对67米高的释迦牟尼塔的了解,可视化其随时间变化的状态,并为修复工作做准备。sth be used to do是固定短语,意为“某物被用来做某事”,因此空处用不定式to improve。故填to improve。
3.解析 Built 考查非谓语动词。句意:这座塔建于辽代1056年,完全由木头建造,没有使用钉子,其结构复杂,有无数的榫卯,经受住了地震、战争和其他挑战。句中谓语是has weathered,空处用非谓语动词,the pagoda和build之间是逻辑上的动宾关系,因此空处用过去分词表被动,位于句首的单词首字母大写。故填Built。
4.解析 whose 考查定语从句。句意:这座塔建于辽代1056年,完全由木头建造,没有使用钉子,其结构复杂,有无数的榫卯,经受住了地震、战争和其他挑战。空处引导的是非限制性定语从句,先行词the pagoda和complicated structure之间是所属关系,因此空处用表所属的关系代词whose。故填whose。
5.解析 challenges 考查名词的复数。句意:这座塔建于辽代1056年,完全由木头建造,没有使用钉子,其结构复杂,有无数的榫卯,经受住了地震、战争和其他挑战。other后跟名词的复数challenges。故填challenges。
6.解析 was released 考查时态、语态和主谓一致。句意:2024年4月,中国科技公司和清华大学建筑学院发布了一个复制宝塔的虚拟现实程序。由by可知,句子用被动语态,由In April, 2024可知,时态用一般过去时,因此空处是一般过去时的被动语态,主语a virtual reality program是单数,因此空处是was released。故填was released。
7.解析 The 考查定冠词。句意:该程序已被捐赠给县政府,成为其数字博物馆的一部分。此处program是第二次提到,因此空处用定冠词the,位于句首的单词首字母大写。故填The。
8.解析 In 考查介词。句意:去年2月,他们开始对宝塔内部的木结构进行建模工作,通过结构研究建立了参数数据库。February是2月,前面要加介词in,位于句首的首字母大写。故填In。
9.解析 perfectly 考查副词。句意:同时,该科技公司正在利用其人工智能生成计算技术,将人工智能、神经辐射场技术和扩展现实技术完美结合,构建宝塔的数字“双胞胎”。空处用副词perfectly修饰动词combines,perfectly意为“完美地”。故填perfectly。
10.解析 benefitting/benefiting 考查动名词。句意:除了使游客受益外,这些技术还为重建宝塔的完整结构和细节提供了强有力的技术支持。Besides是介词,其后跟动名词作宾语,benefit的动名词是benefitting/benefiting。故填benefitting/benefiting。
Ⅱ.应用文写作
(2024·福建宁德一模)假设你是学生会成员李华,学校即将举办一场主题为“汉字的魅力”(The Charm of Chinese Characters)的文化展览,你打算邀请国际学生Emma参加。请撰写一封电子邮件,内容包括:
1.对Emma的邀请;2.介绍活动的主要内容和安排。
注意:1.写作词数应为 80左右;
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Dear Emma,
Yours,
Li Hua
One possible version:
Dear Emma,
I hope this email finds you well. I am thrilled to invite you to our upcoming exhibition themed “The Charms of Chinese Characters”. This cultural event will showcase the rich history and beauty of Chinese characters through various interactive displays.
The exhibition will take place next Sunday from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. in the school auditorium. We have arranged for a series of lectures, including interactive calligraphy workshops, cultural lectures, and engaging games that explore the history and artistry of Chinese characters. The event will also feature live demonstrations and a gallery showcasing beautiful calligraphy art.
We would be delighted to have you join us and share this unique experience. We look forward to your positive response.
Yours,
Li Hua
Ⅲ.读后续写
(2025·福建宁德模拟)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。
“Have you decided on your major?” my parents inquired.
“Bioengineering, of course.” I responded without the slightest hesitation.
I entered this world with Poland syndrome, a disease that prevented the formation of my right arm and pectoral muscles (胸肌). My parents, believing that playing with Lego could enhance my dexterity(灵巧), gifted me my first kit when I was five. Struggling to piece the components together, I crafted my first Lego work—a car. As I got older, I grew obsessed with Lego Technic, a more advanced range, and how to use it to build more delicate structures. By the age of nine, I had fashioned my first prosthetic arm (义肢)using Lego Technic—a simple box that perfectly accommodated my right arm.
This early creation sparked my drive for further exploration. Years later, I developed another prosthetic arm that I called the MKI, which had fingers, a motor, a pressure sensor, a movable elbow joint, and a grabber capable of picking things up.
Before constructing it, I had already decided against traditional prosthetics. Not because they were ineffective, but because playing with Lego did significantly improve my dexterity, helping me adapt to my condition. However, a more frustrating reason was that prosthetics were too expensive. My parents and I had looked into getting one a few years earlier, only to be discouraged by the prohibitive price. So, I concluded that I might not need one because I was managing well without. Nevertheless, the joy of creating prosthetics with Lego remained, and I continued making them purely for the fun of it.
As the years passed, my creations evolved from MKI to the more advanced and comfortable MKV. It featured a control unit that could send and receive orders from sensors on the arm to the motors, with cables that contract like muscles.
One day, a couple with their eightyearold son, who lost both arms in an accident, reached out to me after learning about my creations. Short of money, they couldn't afford wellfunctioning prosthetics. “Daniel,” the father earnestly asked, “we were wondering if you could possibly help build a set of prosthetics for our son.”
注意:1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
I knew it would be a challenging and demanding task, but I responded with a “yes”.
I rushed to the boy's home and secured the prosthetics onto him!
One possible version:
I knew it would be a challenging and demanding task, but I responded with a “yes”. The boy lifted his head with his once lifeless eyes now glittering with a spark of hope. I beamed at him with a radiant smile and without any delay, embarked on the task. The subsequent days witnessed how I carefully selected the Lego pieces that catered to the boy's interests and intricately integrated practical components to enhance its flexibility. Days turned into weeks, and the boycustomized prosthetics finally took shape. It's time for them to fulfill their intended purpose.
I rushed to the boy's home and secured the prosthetics onto him! Holding breath, we anxiously awaited the result—they worked! The room erupted with cheers! The boy expressed his gratitude and sprinted to his parents to envelop them in the biggest hug he hadn't been able to give for years. The scene was truly inspiring. Never had I imagined that my creations, born out of mere fun, would someday make such a profound difference. It is on that day that I made up my mind to commit myself to making a lasting impact in the realm of prosthetic innovation.
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