山东省临沂市莒南县2024-2025学年高二下学期4月期中英语试题

2024—2025学年度第二学期期中学业质量检测 高二英语试题 第一卷 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 probably do? A. Keep the woman company. B. Download songs. C. Listen to more music. 2. Why didn't the man sleep well? A. He had a throat problem all night. B. The walls couldn't keep the sound out. C. He had a fight with the couple next door. 3. Who will make the final decision about going abroad? A. Ms. Simon. B. Teachers. C. David. 4. What does the man mean? A. The lady's room is not available now. B. The lady's room is being built. C. There is no lady's room here. 5. What does the woman suggest the man do? A. Take more medicine. B. Have a good rest. C. Go to the doctor's. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 请听下面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。 听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。 6. What's the weather been like these days? A. Sunny. B. Snowy. C. Windy. 7. What will the temperature be tomorrow? A. 7℃. B. 4℃. C. 1℃. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. How did the man know about the film? A. He has watched the film already. B. He read about it in a magazine. C. His friend told him. 9. When will they meet to watch the film? A. At 7:40. B. At 7:35. C. At 7:55. 10. Why does the woman agree to see the film? A. It's good for her English. B. The actors are famous. C. The story is funny. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What are the two speakers mainly talking about? A. Asking their friends for help. B. The relations between friends. C. The way to get help from friends. 12. What does the woman think of their friends? A. Generous. B. Friendly. C. Indifference. 13. What can we infer from the conversation? A. The man looks at things from the bright side. B. They'll get help from their friends this time. C. The woman expects much of her friends. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. What present will the man give his wife? A. A birthday cake. B. Purple roses. C. A new dress. 15. Who will cook the special dinner? A The woman's mother. B. A Spanish friend. C. The woman's father. 16. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At home. B. At a restaurant. C. At a supermarket. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Who is the speaker? A. A reporter. B. A doctor. C. A scientist. 18. Who will suffer more from a cold? A. Children with bad living conditions. B. Children with smoking parents. C Children with weak lungs. 19. How do the researchers feel about the way air pollution affects lung development? A. Positive. B. Negative. C. Uncertain. 20. What does the speaker mainly talk about? A. Air pollution and children's health. B. Children with lung problems. C. The reasons for dirty air. 第二部分 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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Four international competitions for high school students The iGEM Competition Location: Varies; often held in Europe or Asia. Cost: Participation fee required, plus travel expenses. The International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Competition is a unique global event that invites high school students to explore the world of biological technology. Teams collaborate under the guidance of teachers to design, build, and test genetically engineered systems using standard biological parts. The World Scholar’s Cup Location: Regional and global rounds held in various countries outside the U.S. Cost: Participation fee for teams. This global competition encourages students to explore a broad range of subjects, from science and history to literature and art, all within the context of a yearly theme. It promotes the joy of learning through events such as team debates, collaborative writing, and a quiz-style challenge known as the Scholar’s Bowl. The Diamond Challenge Location: Held outside the U.S., with virtual participation options. Cost: Free to enter. Participants are tasked with developing a practicable business concept, which they then present to judges. The challenge emphasizes the practical aspects of business planning, creativity, and strategic thinking, providing participants with constructive advice. The Breakthrough Junior Challenge Location: Online submission. Cost: Free to enter. The Breakthrough Junior Challenge aims to bring big scientific ideas to people all over the world. Participants can choose a concept or theory in mathematics, life sciences, or fundamental physics that’s important to understand but challenging to explain and create a short video to get the idea across in an engaging, inspiring, and creative way. 1. How is the iGEM Competition different from the others? A. It focuses on real-world problems. B. It requires teachers’instruction. C. It is free to participate in. D. It is held online. 2. Which competition will attract students interested in business operations? A. The iGEM Competition. B. The World Scholar’s Cup. C. The Diamond Challenge. D. The Breakthrough Junior Challenge. 3. What will the Breakthrough Junior Challenge’s participants do? A. Complete a project as a team. B. Write a themed research paper. C. Explain a complex science idea. D. Share an imaginative short story. B As a writer myself, writing poetry has always served as my catharsis (情感宣泄法). This drove me immediately to ward poetry therapy (治疗) when I was offered the opportunity to develop a 12-week group project at my first-year placement. It was to help adults with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities. I wanted to share the therapeutic catharsis I have always found in writing with these adults, helping them find and develop their inner voice. The group, named Pathway to Poetry, was rooted in poetry therapy and reading therapy, as well as built upon a cognitive behavioral framework. Along the way, clients also learned poetic forms and rhetorical devices, such as haiku and metaphor. The clients in my group all already knew each other: many had known each other for several years. As a result, these clients didn’t need to jump through all the hoops of usual group development to share and write about vulnerable (敏感的) topics. I think I was lucky enough to experience group dynamics and social inclusion in this way. As the group progressed, the writing became deeper on other levels. I provided members with a homework assignment in which they were to complete an “erasure” poem. It’s a poem that takes an already established piece of writing and erases unnecessary words to create a new poem. For this particular assignment, I provided members with a selection from A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway. All clients did beautifully with this assignment, even those who often complained of the difficulty they had with writing and forming words and ideas. In the last week, I asked members for feedback about the group. Members threw many praises out there, but what echoed most throughout the group was having a voice and having a comfortable space to talk about important issues such as emotions, family, relationships, love, grief/loss, and mental health. What they least liked was having homework assignments. By far, the most common question I received from other fellow professionals was: How did clients receive the poetry as a whole? The answer was and is: with open arms. 4. What did the author want to do for the Pathway to Poetry members? A. Help them express themselves. B. Improve their reading skills. C. Offer them job opportunities. D. Teach them to write poems. 5. Which best explains “jump through all the hoops” underlined in paragraph3? A. Take different steps. B. Face complete surprises. C. Meet every expectation. D. Undergo various challenges. 6. How did the members respond to the “erasure” poem assignment? A. They all complained about it. B. They all successfully finished it. C. Some created great original poems. D. Some misunderstood its requirements. 7. How did the members feel about Pathway to Poetry according to paragraph 5? A. It provided a safe space. B. It pushed them academically. C. It involved too much homework. D. It created a competitive environment. C In a New York classroom, noise levels were so high that the teacher had to shout to be heard. The classroom was located near a subway train on raised tracks which passed by Public School 98 in Manhattan about 15 times a day, causing constant interruptions in the learning process. In 1975, environmental psychologist Arline Bronzaft conducted a study on these students. She found that students who sat on the noisy side of the school building near the tracks performed poorly on reading tests compared to those on the quiet side of the building. The average reading scores of the classes on the noisy side lagged (落后) three to four months behind those of students on the quieter side. Based on Bronzaft’s findings, the Transit Authority placed rubber pads (橡胶垫) on the tracks to reduce noise, and the Board of Education equipped classrooms with sound-absorbing materials. Noise pollution is a growing global problem. As populations increase, so do the noise levels that form the urban soundscape. The United Nations (UN) has warned that urban noise pollution is becoming a global public health threat, which already leads to about 12,000 premature deaths each year in the European Union, and affects an estimated 100 million Americans. Research suggests that noise pollution from increasing traffic can hurt children’s health and development. In response to this, Barcelona is placing schools into so-called “superblocks”, which are small neighborhoods packed with traffic-calmed green spaces where people can exercise or get together. They have been shown to reduce noise and air pollution in residential neighborhoods in Barcelona. Cities around the world are following in Barcelona’s footsteps, including Buenos Aires, Vienna, Los Angeles and Bogota. Quieter schools and neighborhoods could potentially have another benefit. Natasha Kirkham, a professor in developmental psychology, points out that noise not only affects how children learn — it may also affect how they feel. A study by Kirkham found that teenagers from noisier homes, who spent time in noisier classrooms, generally found noise more annoying. “It’s not just that noise is distracting. There is an emotional component. Children get angry,” she says. 8. What change did Arline Bronzaft’s study bring about? A. Better teaching facilities. B. An improved learning environment. C. Stronger student performance. D. A healthier teacher-student relationship. 9. What does the data in paragraph 3 indicate? A. The UN’s public influence. B. The widespread concern about noise. C. The serious harm of noise pollution. D. The direct effects of urban development. 10. What can be learned about “superblocks” in Barcelona? A. They adopt green technology. B. They promote smaller vehicles. C. They set a good example. D. They attract many tourists. 11. What is the “benefit” discussed in the last paragraph? A. Happier children. B. Deeper sleep. C. Smoother traffic. D. Safer neighborhoods. D With cities growing faster than ever, more and more neglected (被忽视的) urban spaces are cropping up all around the world. Dealing with the increase in these neglected spaces poses a serious problem for virtually every major city, but could art be the answer to this urban problem? Valero Square, centrally located in Jerusalem’s downtown near a busy light rail station and a major open-air market, should have been a lively community area. Instead, it fell into neglect due to a lack of people-focused programming, becoming a wasted space that thousands passed by daily without a second thought. That was, until the introduction of the Warde installation, which is part of a greater plan to revitalise the neglected urban spaces in Jerusalem’s city centre. The installation features giant red “flowers” which can open and close in reaction to passers-by. Standing under one of the flowers will cause it to open and stay open until you leave, providing shade (阴凉) and relief from the hot summer sun. At night-time, it functions as lighting, providing a spotlight while open and a warm, soft light while closed. The installation is also programmed to react to public transportation, springing to life as the light rail vehicles arrive and leave the square, warming travellers not to miss their ride. Art installations can be powerful in changing the attitudes and behavior of people in cities. In the case of Valero Square, the installation has invited people not only to engage with it actively but to notice a previously neglected site. However this type of interactive installation is not free from problems. Over time, the novelty can wear off and the behavior of passers-by can return to normal. While It’s too early to say if Valero Square has been revived. Warde is an excellent example of how urban art installations can be a great tool for engaging communities with neglected spaces and getting people to stop and take notice of their surroundings. 12. Why was Valero Square neglected? A. The absence of bright lighting. B. A lack of public transportation. C. The insufficiency of large street markets. D. A shortage of community-engaged initiatives. 13. Which of the following is a function of Warde? A. Protecting people from sunlight. B. Hosting live programmes. C. Offering colorful lighting. D. Providing news report. 14. What is the problem of interactive installations like Warde? A Criticism from citizens. B. Loss of interest over time. C. Damage from severe weather. D. Risk of high maintenance costs. 15. What is the author’s attitude towards the impact of Warde? A. Worried. B. Uncaring. C. Uncertain. D. Positive. 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。 Dedication is the key to unlocking one's true potential and achieving success in life. Here are some essential strategies to develop dedication for what you are doing in life. Define your purpose Start by defining your purpose and understanding why you want to pursue a particular path. ___16___ Take time to reflect on your passions, values and long-term ambitions, as these will guide your journey. Set clear and realistic goals Establish clear achievable goals that align with (与……一致) your purpose. ___17___ It can make them more manageable and less overwhelming. Regularly track your progress and celebrate each accomplishment no matter how minor. ___18___ Maintain a positive mindset A positive mindset can significantly impact your dedication. ___19___ Replace self-doubt with self-encouragement and surround yourself with supportive individuals who believe in your vision. When you maintain a positive outlook, it becomes easier to stay dedicated and push through difficulties. ___20___ Life is dynamic, and circumstances may change along the way. Be open to adapting your approach and re-analyzing your goals if needed. Flexibility allows you to stay dedicated while still embracing (采纳、接受) necessary adjustments to align with your developing vision. A. Be flexible. B. Find passion in the process. C. Break them down into smaller milestones. D. Develop optimism and believe in your abilities. E. Understand that difficulties are a natural part of any journey. F. Acknowledging your achievements boosts motivation and education. G. Knowing your “why” will fuel your dedication during challenging times. 第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节完形填空（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四个选项（A,B,C,D）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。 Before I started this journey of replacing screen time with reading books every night, my life was a flood of emails and social media updates. The blue light from my ____21____ was my lullaby (摇篮曲), and I didn’t think much of it. Like many of us, technology had become a(n）____22____ part of my existence. You might wonder why someone would ____23____ choose to leave behind the digital world for the good old paper and ink. Somewhere between the constant notifications and mindless scrolling, I felt a (n) ____24____ to break free, to reclaim my creativity and focus that seemed to be ____25____ in the digital world. So one day, I decided to replace an hour of screen time with reading each night. I would immerse (使沉浸) myself in stories and knowledge contained within the ____26____ of a book. The initial days were ____27____ — the temptation of the screen was strong. But as I continued to turn pages night after night, something ____28____ within me. A spark (火花) of creativity that had been ____29____ by constant digital noise began to shine again. Now I can say without ____30____ that choosing to read instead of enjoying screen time has ____31____ me in ways I never imagined possible. My life has changed since making this ____32____ switch. Reading has become my sanctuary (庇护所) in the ____33____ of the digital world. It felt like a breath of fresh air, a short ____34____ that allowed me to unwind and refocus my energy. But it’s not just the act of reading that brought this change — it was the ____35____ choice to disconnect and immerse myself in a different reality. 21. A. books B. devices C. bulb D. bed 22. A. essential B. strange C. initial D. separate 23. A. carelessly B. regretfully C. willingly D. disappointedly 24. A. urge B. duty C. chance D. excuse 25. A. strengthened B. regained C. stimulated D. lost 26. A. pages B. author C. covers D. title 27. A. comfortable B. boring C. difficult D. smooth 28. A. froze B. changed C. released D. settled 29. A. inspired B. awakened C. silenced D. replaced 30. A. enthusiasm B. judgment C. complaint D. hesitation 31. A. challenged B. limited C. impacted D. pressured 32 A. momentary B. transformative C. stressful D. interesting 33. A. future B. nature C. darkness D. noise 34. A. break B. adventure C. visit D. dream 35. A. risky B. obvious C. acceptable D. mindful 第二卷 第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第二节短文填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，根据内容和提示，在空白处填入适当的内容（一个单词或括号内单词的正确形式）。 This year’s World Earth Day theme is “Planet vs. Plastics”. The day is ____36____ annual event that ____37____ (honor) the achievements of the environmental movement and raises ____38____ (aware) of protecting Earth’s natural resources for future generations. Aiming ____39____ (create) a platform for governments, business, academic and social institutions to cooperate in dealing with the climate crisis, the first Shanghai Climate Week, ____40____ theme is “China Action, Asian Voice, Global Standard”, kicked off on April 22nd after months of preparations. “China has made lots of efforts in carbon reduction. So we hope that through our actions, we can raise the voice of Asia and let the world see our efforts. ____41____ is also hoped that many of our actions and efforts will become standards for the future,” said Rao Wei, deputy secretary-general, Secretariat of Executive Committee, Shanghai Climate Week. The Shanghai Climate Week also focused on the younger generation’s education and training in ____42____ (sustain) development. “we also serve as a platform for international collaboration — ____43____ (particular) emphasizing and enhancing knowledge exchange and practice-sharing. For example, we can bring the best practices in China to people and ____44____ (country) around the world. And also, the other way round,” said Rao. “We will hold a series of activities and forums (论坛), ____45____ (discuss) paths to a greener world and helping China meet its carbon goals.” 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节应用文写作（满分15分） 46. 假定你校英语社团将开展主题为“A greener earth, a better future”的演讲比赛。请你写一篇英文演讲稿参赛，内容包括： 1.保护环境的重要性； 2.呼吁同学们从小事做起保护环境。 注意：1.写作词数应为80左右： 2.请按如下格式在答题纸相应位置作答。 Dear fellow students, Good morning! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you! 第二节 读后续写（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。 The school had organized a volunteer activity to lend a hand at a local nursing home, aiming to bring some warmth and joy to the elderly residents. A group of Grade One students signed up for this meaningful event. Among them were Lucy and her classmate, David. Both of them were excited about the chance to contribute to the community and make a difference in the lives of others. On the day of the activity, they arrived at the nursing home bright and early in the morning. The elderly residents greeted them with warm smiles and kind eyes. Lucy and David were assigned to take care of an elderly couple, Mr. and Mrs. Brown. The couple welcomed them into their cozy room, and they spent the whole morning engaged in lively conversations. Mr. Brown, in particular, was extremely talkative. He shared numerous interesting anecdotes (轶事) from his youth, like the time he participated in a thrilling sports event in his hometown and the unforgettable adventures he had while traveling. Lucy and David listened attentively, captivated by his stories. After a delicious lunch prepared by the nursing home staff, the volunteers decided to organize a small but heartwarming performance for the residents. Lucy planned to sing some classic old-fashioned songs. David, who was good at playing the guitar, would accompany her. The other volunteers also got creative and prepared various performances, such as astonishing magic tricks and humorous short plays. As they were busy setting up the small stage in the common area of the nursing home, they noticed that Mr. Brown seemed a bit down. His usually bright eyes were dimmed (暗淡), and he was sitting quietly in a corner. Concerned, Lucy and David walked over to him. Mr. Brown then revealed that he used to be a famous singer in his prime. He had performed on many stages, attracting audiences with his powerful voice. But now, due to his age and health issues, his voice had weakened, and he could no longer sing as well as he used to. Lucy and David felt a pang of sadness for him. They were determined to do something to lift his spirits. 注意： 1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右； 2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好； 3.请在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: Lucy decided to take the initiative and proposed a special plan for Mr. Brown. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: When the moment of the performance arrived, Mr. Brown stepped onto the stage with a combination of nerves and excitement. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2024—2025学年度第二学期期中学业质量检测 高二英语试题 第一卷 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 probably do? A. Keep the woman company. B. Download songs. C. Listen to more music. 2. Why didn't the man sleep well? A. He had a throat problem all night. B. The walls couldn't keep the sound out. C. He had a fight with the couple next door. 3. Who will make the final decision about going abroad? A. Ms. Simon. B. Teachers. C. David. 4. What does the man mean? A. The lady's room is not available now. B. The lady's room is being built. C. There is no lady's room here. 5. What does the woman suggest the man do? A. Take more medicine. B. Have a good rest. C. Go to the doctor's. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 请听下面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。 听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。 6. What's the weather been like these days? A. Sunny. B. Snowy. C. Windy. 7. What will the temperature be tomorrow? A. 7℃. B. 4℃. C. 1℃. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. How did the man know about the film? A. He has watched the film already. B. He read about it in a magazine. C. His friend told him. 9. When will they meet to watch the film? A. At 7:40. B. At 7:35. C. At 7:55. 10. Why does the woman agree to see the film? A. It's good for her English. B. The actors are famous. C. The story is funny. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What are the two speakers mainly talking about? A. Asking their friends for help. B. The relations between friends. C. The way to get help from friends. 12. What does the woman think of their friends? A. Generous. B. Friendly. C. Indifference. 13. What can we infer from the conversation? A. The man looks at things from the bright side. B. They'll get help from their friends this time. C. The woman expects much of her friends. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. What present will the man give his wife? A. A birthday cake. B. Purple roses. C. A new dress. 15. Who will cook the special dinner? A. The woman's mother. B. A Spanish friend. C. The woman's father. 16. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At home. B. At a restaurant. C. At a supermarket. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Who is the speaker? A. A reporter. B. A doctor. C. A scientist. 18. Who will suffer more from a cold? A. Children with bad living conditions. B. Children with smoking parents. C. Children with weak lungs. 19. How do the researchers feel about the way air pollution affects lung development? A. Positive. B. Negative. C. Uncertain. 20. What does the speaker mainly talk about? A. Air pollution and children's health. B. Children with lung problems. C. The reasons for dirty air. 第二部分 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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A 【1~3题答案】 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. C B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. A 5. D 6. B 7. A C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. B 9. C 10. C 11. A D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. D 13. A 14. B 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. G 17. C 18. F 19. D 20. A 第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节完形填空（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四个选项（A,B,C,D）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。 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. A 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. B 29. C 30. D 31. C 32. B 33. D 34. A 35. D 第二卷 第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第二节短文填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 【36~45题答案】 【答案】36. an 37. honors 38. awearness 39. to create 40. whose 41. It 42. sustainable 43. particularly 44. countries 45. discussing 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节应用文写作（满分15分） 【46题答案】 【答案】 Dear fellow students, Good morning! Our planet is fighting with challenges such as pollution, deforestation, and global warming, which harm our health and future. It’s crucial that we take immediate action. As students, we can make changes through simple yet impactful actions. We can minimize waste by adopting the principles of reduce, reuse, and recycle. Conserving water and electricity, choosing reusable bags, and engaging in community clean-up and tree-planting initiatives are essential steps we can take. Let’s be advocates for environmental consciousness. Together, we can chart a path toward a sustainable future. Every small effort contributes to a larger impact. Thank you! 第二节 读后续写（满分25分） 【47题答案】 【答案】 Lucy decided to take the initiative and proposed a special plan for Mr. Brown. She suggested he could lead the opening song of their performance. Mr. Brown was shocked and refused at first, fearing he’d let everyone down. But Lucy and David persisted, assuring him that his past experience and emotions were more important. Eventually, Mr. Brown agreed. They started practicing the song together. As they sang, Mr. Brown’s eyes gradually regained their sparkle. Memories of his past performances flooded back, and his confidence slowly returned. The closer the performance time got, the more excited he became.​ When the moment of the performance arrived, Mr. Brown stepped onto the stage with a combination of nerves and excitement. Lucy and David gave him an encouraging nod. David started playing the guitar, and Mr. Brown began to sing. His voice was initially shaky, but as the song progressed, it grew stronger. The residents watched in admiration. When the song ended, the audience erupted into applause. Mr. Brown’s face lit up with joy. After the show, he hugged Lucy and David, expressing his gratitude. Lucy and David realized that this volunteer work had taught them the value of empathy and the simple power of making others happy. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $