专题10 读后续写-【好题汇编】备战2024-2025学年高二英语下学期期末真题分类汇编（新高考通用）

专题10 读后续写 ( 地 城 考点 01 家人和亲人 ) Passage 1 （2023-2024学年高二下·江苏宿迁·期末） “Maya, do you know what day it is today?” Ali asked. Maya, absorbed in her homework, replied, “It’s the 5th of December.” Then suddenly she exclaimed, “Ali, it’s Daddy’s birthday today!” “That’s exactly what I was about to tell you,” Ali responded with excitement. “How could we forget such a special day? How careless of us!” Maya blamed herself. “Maya, we haven’t planned anything yet. We don’t have much time!” Ali regretted. “It’s never too late, we still have time until dinner,” Maya comforted him. Both of them were filled with determination to make their dad’s birthday memorable. They decided to gather some funds and remembered they had been saving their pocket money to buy comic books. However, even after pooling their money, they realized it wasn’t enough. “Oh no, we can’t even afford a decent chocolate cake with this amount, let alone decorations,” Maya sighed in disappointment. “But remember sister, Daddy likes simplicity, so we should make it as simple as we can. Let’s decorate the room with balloons only and simply order creamy pasta, Daddy’s favourite,” Ali expressed his thoughts. “Hmm ... you are right. I am thinking of baking the cake ourselves,” added Maya. “Now let’s see what’s in the fridge and start working on our project for today.” That evening, their parents had to attend a tea party, leaving the kids with ample time to experiment in the kitchen. Maya felt a bit nervous, but Ali encouraged her. “Dear sister, have confidence in yourself. This is our last option, and we don’t have any other choice. Trust me, baking a cake isn’t as difficult as it seems only if we are determined to.” 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 With Ali’s motivation, they started the task like scientists in a lab. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ As they just finished decorating the room, the doorbell rang. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 With Ali’s motivation, they started the task like scientists in a lab. They surfed the Internet and found the recipes for cake. Having prepared the necessary ingredients: eggs, sugar, milk, oil, baking powder, light cream and so on, they started according to the procedures. Eventually they made it. After placing the cake in the oven, they cleaned up the kitchen. Nearly 30 minutes later, the cake emerged from the oven, and they both shouted with joy, “We did it!” Overcome with excitement, they got down to decorating the room with the balloons. As they just finished decorating the room, the doorbell rang. Maya and Ali opened the door. Upon seeing their parents, the kids hummed the birthday song together. Knowing the birthday cake was made by themselves, his father gave them each a bear hug, saying “Thank you my sweeties. What a big surprise.” It became a memorable day. Later that night, Maya shared a lesson with Ali, “Sometimes, it’s only the first step that makes us afraid. Once we have a firm belief in ourselves, everything will become a piece of cake.” 【导语】本文以人物和时间为线索展开，讲述了阿里问玛雅今天是什么日子，他们突然发现今天是爸爸的生日，但是没有准备礼物。他们俩都下定决心要让父亲的生日令人难忘。他们决定筹集一些资金，并想起他们一直在攒零花钱买漫画书。然而，即使把钱集中起来，他们也意识到这还不够。于是决定简单地给爸爸过生日，他们着手装扮房间，制作生日蛋糕的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“在阿里的激励下，他们像实验室里的科学家一样开始了这项任务。”可知，第一段可描写他们开始准备生日礼物，按网上教程制作生日蛋糕和装扮房间。 ②由第二段首句内容“他们刚装修完房间，门铃就响了。”可知，第二段可描写，爸爸妈妈回来时的情形，爸爸看到生日蛋糕时反应和二人感悟。 2.续写线索：查找蛋糕食谱——开始制作蛋糕——成功制作蛋糕——装扮房间——门铃响了——打开门——唱生日歌——看到蛋糕的父亲给他们拥抱——分享经验 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①开始：start/commence ②大声叫：shout/call out/exclaim ③给予某人一个熊抱：give sb. a bear hug/give sb. a bear embrace 情绪类 ①开心：joy/delight ②兴奋：excitement/exhilaration 【点睛】[高分句型1] Having prepared the necessary ingredients: eggs, sugar, milk, oil, baking powder, light cream and so on, they started according to the procedures. (运用了现在分词作状语) [高分句型2] Knowing the birthday cake was made by themselves, his father gave them each a bear hug, saying “Thank you my sweeties. What a big surprise.” (运用了现在分词作状语以及省略了连接词that的宾语从句) Passage 2 （2023-2024学年高二下·浙江浙南·期末） “Did you write your thank-you notes?” I asked my son, Jon. “No, not yet, Mom,” Jon replied, rolling his eyes. He promised to do it when he got back from Kim's house. However, I demanded that he not leave the house until he finished writing a note to everyone he came in contact with during the job interview. “Even the receptionist who was rude to me?” Jon asked with a confused expression. “Especially her!” Jon was home on Christmas break from college and had just finished interviewing with his first-choice company in Cleveland, Ohio. It was a rare opportunity considering that jobs were in short supply. The power of a thank-you note is something I drilled into my boy from the time he was old enough to hold a pencil. It didn't matter if it was for a birthday, Christmas or graduation. Every gift had to be acknowledged with sincere gratitude within twenty-four hours. Growing up, my mom was a stickler for thank-you notes. But she phrased it in such a way that it came across not as a threat but as a privilege. She'd say, “Your words of sincere gratitude have the power to change someone's life for the better—even if it's just for a moment.” Her advice changed my life, and it was my hope that it would change Jon's life as well. After an hour, Jon emerged from his room and handed over eight thank-you notes. To my delight, they were all sincere and heartfelt, even the one to the receptionist who had been less than friendly. Before Jon left to visit Kim, he turned to me and announced that he was pretty sure a thank-you note to the CEO or the receptionist wasn't going to land him the job. With a smile, I told him to wait and see. Jon was twenty-one years old, and I felt foolish telling a grown man what to do, but I also didn't want him living in our basement for the rest of his life! 注意: 1. 续写词数应为150左右;   2. 请按如下格式作答。 A week later, Jon received a call from the company. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The next day after work, I found a thank-you note on my bedside table. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 A week later, Jon received a call from the company. Shifting uneasily in his chair, he picked up the phone. “Yes, this is Jon,” he said, trying to keep his voice steady. I watched him, my heart pounding. As he continued to speak, his face lit up with an excited smile. When he hung up the phone, he turned to me, eyes shining. He told me that they were really impressed with his interview, but what really stood out were the thank-you notes. The CEO mentioned that he was touched by the notes and appreciated the effort Jon put into thanking everyone, including the receptionist. I felt a rush of pride and relief. I knew it would work. The next day after work, I found a thank-you note on my bedside table. Surprised, I picked it up, unfolded it, and was greeted with Jon’s familiar handwriting. It was a thank-you note from Jon. He thanked me for pushing him to do his best and for teaching him the importance of gratitude, which had truly changed his life. As I read the note, tears welled up in my eyes. I had always believed in the power of gratitude and a thank-you note, but seeing it come full circle like this was more rewarding than I could have ever imagined. Jon was not only succeeding in his career but also growing into a thoughtful and compassionate man. And that was the greatest gift of all. 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，文章讲述了一位母亲教导儿子乔恩写感谢信的重要性，并如何通过实践影响了儿子的生活。母亲强调写感谢信的力量，不仅是对他人的尊重和感激，也是个人成长和成功的关键。乔恩在面试后写了感谢信，这些信最终帮助他在求职过程中获得了优势。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“一周后，乔恩接到了公司的电话。”可知，第一段可描写电话的内容——面试官对乔恩印象深刻是因为他的感谢信，同时描述乔恩收到电话后的情绪澎湃，作者感到自豪和宽慰。 ②由第二段首句内容“第二天下班后，我在床头柜上发现了一张感谢信。”可知，第二段可描写作者在床头柜上发现了儿子乔恩给她写的感谢信，描述感谢信的内容以及作者的情绪和感悟。 2.续写线索： 乔恩接到面试公司电话——转述电话内容给作者——面试官因为感谢信对乔恩印象深刻——乔恩面试成功——作者发现床头柜下乔恩写给自己的感谢信——介绍信件中的内容——作者最终感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①挪动：shift/move ②提及：mention/refer to ③打开：unfold/open 情绪类 ①激动的：excited/exhilarated ②感到骄傲：feel a rush of pride/feel extremely proud 【点睛】[高分句型1]. When he hung up the phone, he turned to me, eyes shining.（句中含有when引导的时间状语从句以及独立主格结构） [高分句型2]. He thanked me for pushing him to do his best and for teaching him the importance of gratitude, which had truly changed his life.（由关系代词which引导非限制性定语从句） Passage 3 （2023-2024学年高二下·浙江衢州·期末） My fourth of July vacation began with a scream. “Tara!”  I jumped, my eyelids snapping open. I realized that my four-year-old sister, Tammy, was staring down at me. I struggled to push her off me as she bounced on my legs. She screamed, and then ran out of my room. It was as if Tammy never did anything wrong. If Tammy got angry, Mom would say she was trying to get her point across. When Tammy broke a plate, Dad said she was just  “helping” me empty the dishwasher. When Tammy scribbled (乱涂乱画) all over the wall, instead of scolding her, my parents chuckled and said, “She’s turning into an artist just like you, Tara.” We were flying to Utah to visit my grandma for the Fourth of July. Every year I draw Grandma a picture for her birthday, but I sighed as I considered about what picture I should draw this time. When we walked off the plane, I was relieved to see the smiling face of my grandma. We raced over to her. “Hi, sweetheart.” Grandma got down on one knee to hug Tammy and then swung her in the air. Tammy screamed with laughter. Then Grandma hugged me. “It’s so good to see you too,  Tara.” After six hours of flight, I was exhausted—six hours of listening to Tammy scream with delight again and again and again. I wanted to be alone, so I went outside with my sketchbook and colored pencils. Looking at the scenery, I felt inspired to work on Grandma’s drawing. As I admired the shading on the mountains and the swirls of the sunset, I smiled to myself and thought, this is the best picture I have ever made. Before I finished my picture, Mom was calling me inside for dinner. When I walked back into the room, my heart stopped. Tammy was lying on the bed, scribbling on a piece of paper. When Tammy saw me frozen in the doorway, she jumped from the bed. She ran over to me and grinned. “I drew you a picture.” she shouted. “Out!” I screamed angrily, and she ran out of the room. I ran over to the bed. I picked up the paper, and it was just as I’d feared. My drawing had black scribbles all over it. 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。 Mom appeared in the doorway with Tammy by her side. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I gathered up the courage to walk over to Grandma. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】  Mom appeared in the doorway with Tammy by her side. Tammy was crying, tears rolling down her cheeks. Mom’s gaze shifted to my picture, which I held with shaking hands. She gently pushed Tammy out of the room. She shut the door and sat down next to me,“Tara,”she whispered,“I’m so sorry, I know you worked hard on it. Tammy is challenging sometimes, but your yelling at her doesn’t solve anything. ” It felt as if a dam inside of me broke. I signed and walked out of the room with my picture.  I gathered up the courage to walk over to Grandma. Grandma looked up at me, her eyes sparkling. I handed her the picture I had drawn, the one that Tammy had ruined. Grandma took it into her hands and said, “Oh, Tara, I love it!” She smiled at me. “Do you know why I love it so much? This picture represents the bond you and Tammy share. If you look closely at the picture, there was a faint picture of two girls smiling and holding hands. ”I watched Tammy from a distance. I had been so worried about not having the perfect fourth July vacation that I forgot about what mattered most. 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开。作者画了一幅画，要作为生日礼物送给奶奶。然而，未完成的画作被四岁的妹妹在上面乱画一通。作者非常生气，将妹妹赶出了房间。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由续写第一段首句“妈妈出现在门口，塔米在她身边。”可以预测续写第一段主要内容：妈妈解释抱怨无济于事，作者情绪奔溃。 ②由第二段首句“我鼓起勇气走向奶奶。”可以预测续写第二段主要内容：奶奶表示喜欢并解释原因，作者意识到亲情的重要性。 2.续写线索：母亲解释——作者情绪奔溃——作者向奶奶展示画——奶奶表示喜欢并解释——作者意识到亲情的重要性 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①.大叫：yell at/scream at /shout at ②.解决：solve /handle/settle ③.画：draw/paint 情绪类 ①.抱歉的：sorry/regretful ②.担心的：worried /concerned    【点睛】[高分句型1]. Tammy was crying, tears rolling down her cheeks. （运用了独立主格结构形式） [高分句型2]. Mom’s gaze shifted to my picture, which I held with shaking hands. （运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句） [高分句型3].Do you know why I love it so much? （运用why引导的宾语从句） Passage 4 （2023-2024学年高二下·安徽阜阳·期末） Truman’s parents were scientists, and he also wanted to be a scientist, so he was determined to be at the top of science subject. With only one week and one assignment to go before the summer holiday, Truman knew that to secure the top spot, his final report had to shine. The topic was beehives (蜂巢), a subject that Mrs. Lawrence, his teacher, had emphasized the need for a unique perspective to earn an A+. Truman opened the door to find his four-year-old brother, Bryan, who sat on the floor in the living room with paper tubes all over the floor. Bryan called, “Truman, help me build a city!” With a sigh, Truman replied, “I’m sorry, Bryan, but I have to write a report about beehives.” Stepping carefully between the scattered tubes, he went into his room, deep in thought about his project. Shortly after, Bryan appeared at the door, his eyes sparkling (发亮).“Truman, I know where there’s a beehive,” he said. Truman followed Bryan to the garage where they found a real beehive hidden among the firewood. Bending down, he removed the beehive from the wood. As Truman examined it closely, he was fascinated by the hexagonal (六边形的) structure of each cell. “Why the hexagon?” he thought. After dinner, Truman did the dishes. He glanced at the clock. If he didn’t think of something soon, his chance to get an A+ would be slim. As Truman turned around, he stepped on something. He hadn’t seen Bryan play with paper tubes behind him. “Get your tubes out of here, Bryan!” Truman said angrily. Bryan ran into the living room, crying. Truman sighed and gathered the paper tubes. Suddenly, he found that they were arranged with one in the middle and surrounded by six others. They reminded Truman of the beehive. The center tube formed a hexagon, just like the cells of the hive. Truman tried to use different numbers of tubes to surround the center tube, and then Truman got the new angle. But what else did he need to accompany his report? Maybe a model beehive! 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。 Thinking about this, Truman rushed into the living room, his heart pounding. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Bryan smiled and began picking out his tubes. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Thinking about this, Truman rushed into the living room, his heart pounding. He threw his arms around his brother, his voice trembling with sincerity, “Bryan, I’m deeply sorry that I lost my temper. I never intended to hurt you. And from the bottom of my heart, I thank you.” He continued to tell his brother that these tubes had given him ideas, helping him find his perspective. Therefore, he can finally complete the report! “But,” Truman said, “I have to build a model beehive with these tubes. Can you help me?” “Well,” Bryan said hesitantly, with tears on his face. “You can help me glue them,” Truman offered. Bryan smiled and began picking out his tubes. Truman opened the drawer near the TV, grabbed a bottle of glue, and showed his brother how to stick the paper tubes. Working together, they made a model beehive. As they compared their creation to the real beehive in the garage, they agreed it was flawless. With his newfound focus, Truman completed his report well ahead of time, introducing a fresh perspective that fascinated his classmates. Mrs. Lawrence awarded him an A+ and praised his efforts in front of the entire class, leaving Truman feeling proud. 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述Truman准备暑假作一个主题为蜂巢的报道，但他无法解释为什么蜂巢里的蜂窝都是六边形的，直到他看到弟弟玩的纸筒，有了启发。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“想到这里，Truman冲进客厅，心跳加速。”可以预测续写这段主要内容：Truman向弟弟道歉，并邀请弟弟一起做一个蜂箱模型。 ②由第二段首句内容“Bryan笑了笑，开始挑选他的管子。”可以预测续写这段主要内容：Bryan和哥哥一起完成蜂箱模型，Truman完成自己的报道并受到老师的表扬。 2.续写线索： Truman向弟弟道歉——邀请弟弟一起做一个蜂箱模型——Bryan同意帮忙—— Truman完成报道——受到老师的表扬 3.词汇激活行为类 ①.发脾气：lose one’s temper/get angry /fly into a temper ②.帮助：help /assist/aid ③.完成：complete/finish/accomplish 心理类 ①.遗憾的：sorry/regretful ②.迟疑地：hesitantly/uncertainly 【点睛】[高分句型1]. He continued to tell his brother that these tubes had given him ideas, helping him find his perspective.（运用了that引导的宾语从句和现在分词作状语） [高分句型2]. “Well,” Bryan said hesitantly, with tears on his face. （运用了with的复合结构） [高分句型3]. As they compared their creation to the real beehive in the garage, they agreed it was flawless. （运用as引导的时间状语从句和省略that的宾语从句） Passage 5 （2023-2024学年高二下·福建福州·期末） Grandfather was a wise and honorable man. His house was not far from ours, and I would visit him often going home after school. No matter how rotten I had been, I could tell Grandpa anything. My secrets were safe. Whenever there was a problem, he gave me the tools to fix it. I knew I would always find the best answer from him. He always understood. He loved me. I remember a time when a bunch of us were playing baseball in the field behind Mrs. Ferguson’s house. I hit one pitch just right and… slam! It was a home run that soared high and away, and ended up breaking Old Lady Ferguson’s kitchen window! We all ran! Walking home, my best friend, Tom, asked, "How will she ever know who did it? She’s blinder than a bat!” He had a point. I was afraid that Mrs. Ferguson would stay mad at me, so I ran. I didn’t know what she would do. I tried to calm down. However, my stomach was in knots. On the way home, I imagined that she was a mean witch (女巫) chasing me, and the further way I ran, the larger she grew… until finally she towered over the whole town, seeing my every move with an evil eye. Thoughts rushed through my mind. Would Mrs. Ferguson stay mad at me? Would she call police? Worse still, would she tell my parents. I couldn’t even imagine the disappointment on Mom and Dad’s face. They were hoping I would act honestly and in a responsible way. I decided to stop by Grandpa’s. I felt ashamed. I wanted to hide. I wanted to knock my head against a tree a thousand times and make the world just go away — as if punishing myself could undo things. But inside me a voice said: “I would tell everything to Grandpa.” “I was wrong,” I told him, with my head down. He must have known something was up by the expression on my face. He knew we had been warned many times about the dangers of playing where we shouldn’t. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Para 1: But he just listened while I continued talking. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Para 2: Hearing the decision, grandpa smiled. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 But he just listened while I continued talking. “I was wrong. I hate myself for what I did”, I told him, with my head down. I didn’t know what to do to make things right. I had been afraid that Mrs. Ferguson would stay mad at me. Finally my grandpa said, “What would you do if you were her?”After a while, I replied, “One solution is to tell her that I am sorry and offer to fix her window.”   Hearing the decision, grandpa smiled. “Doing what is right is not always easy,” he said, handing me the phone, “I am proud of you.” He did not make me do it. It was always my choice. As it turned out, Mrs. Ferguson was very kind and we even became really close friends. “Admitting what you are not proud of is the hardest thing,” said Grandpa. “Choosing to be honest makes others trust and respect you.” 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，主要讲述了作者在打碎了Mrs. Ferguson的厨房玻璃后，心理挣扎着要不要向她道歉，随后向自己的祖父需求帮助，祖父给了作者非常诚恳和耐心的指引和建议。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“但是，在我继续描述着事情的时候，他只是在听着”可知，该段落可以描写作者在做错事之后的内心挣扎和祖父引导作者做正确的事。 ②由第二段首句内容“听到这个决定，爷爷笑了。”可知，该段落可以描写在祖父的引导下，作者决定做正确的事。 2. 续写线索：向祖父诉说——内心挣扎——祖父的引导——作者决定做正确的事——向Mrs. Ferguson道歉 3. 词汇激活 行为类： 修理：fix/repair 承认：admit/acknowledge 信任：trust/believe in 情绪类： 害怕的：afraid/worried/scared 生气的：mad/angry 友善的：kind/friendly 【点睛】【高分句型1】I had been afraid that Mrs. Ferguson would stay mad at me. (运用了that引导的宾语从句) 【高分句型2】Finally my grandpa said, “What would you do if you were her?” (运用了if引导的虚拟条件句) 【高分句型3】 “Admitting what you are not proud of is the hardest thing,” said Grandpa. “Choosing to be honest makes others trust and respect you.”(运用了动名词作主语和what引导的宾语从句) Passage 6 （2023-2024学年高二下·江西九江·期末） It had been ten years since Mark last saw his mother, and he didn't remember the last time they spoke on the phone. While sitting at his office desk, working on an important assignment. he heard his phone ring. “Mom's 100th birthday,” the reminder on his phone read. “Oh, how can I forget her birthday again?” Mark shook his head as he turned the reminder alarm off. “I can't keep disappointing her like this.” He quickly finished his work and left the office without wasting another minute. On his way, he stopped at a bakery and bought his mother's favorite cheesecake. “My mother turned 100 today!” he cheered, telling the shopkeeper how happy he was. He also bought her balloons and a few gifts. Excited to see her after a decade, Mark drove towards his mother's house. Mark finally arrived at her house after driving for hours, but the house did not look the same anymore. The lights inside were all turned off, and the fence was covered in wild vines (藤) . It seemed like no one had been living in the house. Worried for his elderly mother, Mark entered the house, carefully walked towards the switchboard in the hallway and turned the switches on. A thick layer of dust had settled on the furniture. As he slowly walked towards the kitchen, a wave of regret engulfed (吞噬) him. Every corner of the house reminded him of missed opportunities to bond with his mother, listen to her stories, and learn about her feelings. “Where did she go?” he wondered. Searching for clues about his mother's whereabouts (行踪) , Mark found a dusty envelope on the kitchen counter. Curious, he opened it, pulling out a letter in his mother's handwriting. It turned out that his mother left her house a year ago because she felt lonely. She called a local retirement community and asked if she could join them. “I hope you can visit me before it's too late. I love you, my precious son! ” her letter said. As regret spread through every inch of his body, Mark quickly rushed out of the house and headed towards the retirement community. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “Mom!” Mark rushed towards his mother and wrapped his arms around her. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 As regret spread through every inch of his body, Mark quickly rushed out of the house and headed towards the retirement community. Along the way, Mark recalled that when he was a child, his family was poor, and his mother put up with hardships to bring him up, how difficult it was. He regretted that every time he used his busy work as an excuse to miss seeing his mother and forget to celebrate her birthday. He burst into tears at the thought. Finally, Mark found his mother at a local retirement community. “Mom!” Mark rushed towards his mother and wrapped his arms around her. Mom was also extremely excited and didn’t complain at all. Mothers always love their children, so she did not want to bother her son. Mark felt ashamed but managed to celebrate his mother’s birthday with her friends at the retirement community. That day, he realized the importance of having family around and how loneliness forces people to do the unthinkable. So, he promised to be there for her from then on, no matter how busy he was. 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Mark因工作繁忙，已经有十年没有见到自己的老母亲。这年母亲100岁了，他提前用手机设置了自动提醒，才想起妈妈生日。处理完事务，急急忙忙回家，却不见妈妈，最后发现妈妈留的信，说已经搬到社区养老院了。Mark悔恨不已，最后在社区养老院见到母亲，并为母亲庆祝生日的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写：①由第一段首句内容“Mark的每一寸身体都充满了遗憾，他迅速冲出家门，向退休社区走去。”可知，第一段可描写Mark一路上的思想，最终见到母亲。 ②由第二段首句内容“‘妈妈！’Mark冲向他的母亲，用双臂搂住她。”可知，第二段可描写Mark见到母亲后，为母亲庆祝生日，并承诺今后陪伴母亲。 2.续写线索：回忆——悔恨——见到——庆祝——承诺——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①. 回忆：recall/remember/recollect ②. 找到：find/seek out 情绪类 ①. 兴奋的：excited/stoked ②. 后悔：regret/feel sorry 【点睛】[高分句型1]. Along the way, Mark recalled that when he was a child, his family was poor, and his mother put up with hardships to bring him up, how difficult it was. (由连接词that引导的宾语从句作宾语以及when引导的时间状语从句) [高分句型2]. That day, he realized the importance of having family around and how loneliness forces people to do the unthinkable. (运用了非谓语动词动名词作介词宾语) Passage 7 （2023-2024学年高二下·山东德州·期末） Surprise (times two)! My friend Ollie has lived with his grandmother, Abuela, since he was a baby. Abuela is the kindest, smartest, funniest person imaginable! On the morning of Mother's Day, I invited them to my house for a party. “I love any kind of party if there's a cake!” Ollie said. “Of course.” I chuckled, “I made a card for my mom, but I still want to find some present to go with it”. Ollie also wanted to buy roses for Abuela, but everything is so expensive at the flower store that he can barely afford a leaf! Just then, our neighbor, Mrs. Nishikawa who was watering her garden, waved and called, “Good morning, kiddos!” Ollie waved back. “Good morning, Mrs. Nishikawa! Your garden is always so pretty.” “Oy! It's a mess.” She groaned. “My back has been acting up, and I haven't weeded for days.” Ollie and I were eager to offer help. Half an hour later, both of us had a big pile of weeds. Mrs. Nishikawa smiled and said we could choose whatever flowers we liked for Mother's day bouquets (花束). We clipped, arranged, and wrapped everything in big sheets of sparkly paper and string. Ollie and I both said that these look just as good as the ones at the store and even better. As we headed back with flowers in arms, we came up with a plan. Nobody would think to look in my bedroom closet, a perfect place to hide these, except my two cats. It was a good idea that at the exact right time, we would shout “Surprise!” and amaze everybody. But you know perfect plans don't always work out perfectly. Everybody elegantly sipped tea and not-so-elegantly gobbled cake. Then we took turns saying things we loved and appreciated about Abuela and my mom. Right when they were chatting, Ollie and I snuck (溜走) off to get our surprise. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 “NO!” I yelled as soon as our cats dashed out of the bedroom. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “How can you get so beautiful flowers?” Abuela and my mom asked. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 “NO!” I yelled as soon as our cats dashed out of the bedroom. The sight that met my eyes was both amusing and a little heartbreaking. While our carefully crafted bouquets were now a chaotic blend of petals and stems scattered all over the floor, the cats were completely unaware of the mess they had caused. Ollie and I stood there, momentarily stunned, as our surprise was unveiled in the most unexpected way. The guests, including Abuela and my mom, quickly rose from their seats, trying to contain the playful cats and also attempting to rescue what was left of the bouquets. “How can you get so beautiful flowers?” Abuela and my mom asked. Ollie and I exchanged a knowing look before bursting into laughter. “Well, it's a funny surprise actually,” I began, recounting our story with Mrs. Nishikawa. Abuela and my mom couldn't help but join in our laughter, their eyes sparkling with amusement. “Tomorrow, I will tell Mrs. Nishikawa what happened to her flowers,” Ollie joked. As we all sat together, talking about the surprises, we knew that the true gift of Mother's Day was the love and laughter we shared as a family. 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者邀请朋友Ollie和她的祖母来自己家里参加聚会，她们准备给妈妈和祖母一份礼物。她们于是帮助邻居的花园除草，邻居让她们在花园里选择喜欢的鲜花作为母亲节花束。作者和Ollie回到家后想到一个好主意，把花束藏在壁橱里，准备在适当的时候给出惊喜，派对过程中，作者和Ollie溜出去去取她们的惊喜。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容““不!”我们的猫一冲出卧室，我就大叫起来。”可知，第一段可描写作者和Ollie精心准备的花束被猫给破坏了，惊喜以意想不到的方式揭开了。 ②由第二段首句内容““你们怎么能得到这么漂亮的花?”祖母和妈妈问。”可知，第二段可描写作者和Ollie讲述获得花束的过程，并且感慨母亲节最好的礼物就是作为家庭一起分享爱和笑声。 2.续写线索：花束被猫给破坏——作者和Ollie惊讶——惊喜暴露——讲述获得花束的过程——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①没意识到，不知道：be unaware of/ be ignorant of ②交换：exchange/ change for ③参加：join in / participate in 情绪类 ①突然大笑：burst into laughter /burst out laughing ②小心地：carefully / with caution 【点睛】[高分句型1]. While our carefully crafted bouquets were now a chaotic blend of petals and stems scattered all over the floor, the cats were completely unaware of the mess they had caused.（由连接词while连接的时间状语从句和省略关系代词的定语从句修饰先行词the mess） [高分句型2]. Ollie and I stood there, momentarily stunned, as our surprise was unveiled in the most unexpected way.（由as连接的原因状语从句） [高分句型3]. As we all sat together, talking about the surprises, we knew that the true gift of Mother's Day was the love and laughter we shared as a family.（as引导的时间状语从句和that连接的宾语从句） Passage 8 （2023-2024学年高二下·山东东营·期末） It was the tail end of the depression (经济萧条), and things were tough. Mum struggled to raise us kids on her own in our small community of New Westminster. BC． My Dad had died five years earlier. There was not much money, so we went on relief, now called social assistance. Looking back, I realize what Mum went through sending us kids to school. Every morning she would fold and put a new piece of cardboard in our shoes, which were worn out. When we got home, Mum would have “French Toast” — deep-fried bread — ready for us. Rent was twenty-five dollars a month, but Mum couldn’t pay it, and we knew we would be forced to leave right after Christmas. These were hard and sad years, but we never complained. Christmas was approaching, and we were entitled to a twenty-five-dollar Christmas fund. It was four days before Christmas, and Mum said instead of buying food, she would use the money to pay back rent, assuring us all of a roof for a little while longer. She told us then there would be nothing for Christmas. Mum prayed for a special Christmas. Unknown to Mum, I had been selling Christmas trees and doing odd jobs to earn enough money to buy a new pair of boots. I knew exactly which boots I wanted. They were Top Genuine Pierre Paris and they had a price of twenty-three dollars. The big day came on the afternoon of Christmas Eve. Extremely thrilled, I hurried in  the street. On the way, I noticed a house with Christmas lights and decorations. It was then that I realized that at our house, we had no lights, no decorations, nor any money for Christmas goodies. I knew then that we would have no turkey or ham for Christmas, and I felt upset. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: As I continued walking, I was feeling a strange sense of guilt. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: With two full bags of groceries on the doorstep, I knocked on the door eagerly. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 As I continued walking, I was feeling a strange sense of guilt. Here I was going to buy a new pair of boots while Mum was home in tears. She would be trying to explain to us why there were no presents. The thought froze me for what seemed ages before I changed my mind. With a load lifted off my mind, I bounced into a big grocery store across the street. Soon, I found myself weighed down by all the Christmas treats. Having spent every dime of my hard-earned money, I went home with satisfaction. With two full bags of groceries on the doorstep, I knocked on the door eagerly. I could hardly wait to see my mother’s face! When Mum opened the door, she just stood there completely dumbfounded by the groceries. Holding back the tears, I said, “Merry Christmas!” I had a lot of explaining to do as we unpacked all the food and put it away. That day I got enough hugs and kisses from Mum to last two lifetimes. To see my Mum’s prayers answered more than made up for the boots I never got. It was a Merry Christmas for us after all! 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，主要讲述了在经济萧条末期的新威斯敏斯特，作者一家生活拮据，靠社会救济交房租。圣诞将至，作者怀揣打工挣得的钱打算买双靴子，却意识到家里没有置办任何过节的物品，于是开始重新考虑自己的计划。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“当我继续走的时候，我感到一种奇怪的负罪感。”可知，第一段可描写作者要去买双新靴子时想起了妈妈的难处，于是作者改变了计划。 ②由第二段首句内容“门阶上放着满满两袋食品杂货，我急切地敲门”可知，第二段可描写作者拿着杂货回到家中，妈妈的表情以及作者的感悟。 2.续写线索：想起了妈妈的难处——改变计划——买杂货回到家——妈妈惊讶——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①买：buy /purchase ②改变：change /alter ③发现：find /spot ④获得：get /gain 情绪类 2 如释重负：With a load lifted off my mind / feeling relieved ②满意：satisfaction /content 【点睛】[高分句型1] Having spent every dime of my hard-earned money, I went home with satisfaction.. (运用了现在分词短语作状语) [高分句型2] When Mum opened the door, she just stood there completely dumbfounded by the groceries. (运用了when引导的时间状语从句) Passage 9 （2023-2024学年高二下·山东淄博·期末） It was a freezing November night, perfect for high school football. The harvest moon shone bright, illuminating the stadium as our team prepared for the semifinal round of the Championship Our goal was to reach the State Championship game in December. As the team captain, I felt the weight of the game on my shoulders. Playing in the championship game was something my dad did as a senior in high school. Hoping to make it happen was a far dream of mine. I wanted to do something my dad had done, but better. The game was fiercely contested, with both teams leaving their all on the field! Our team took an early lead, but the opponents quickly countered. In a desperate attempt at a two-point conversion with three seconds left, we failed and the final score stood at 19-16. The sound of the whistle echoing through the stadium L we realized our dream of reaching the finals was over. I had my chance and blew it. I completely messed it up I knew where my parents sat and hid my face from their seats. I couldn’t bear the disappointment in the eyes of the crowd. I couldn’t bear the thought of what my dad was thinking. I felt numb, mentally and physically exhaused. I didn’t want to speak to anyone. Wo cheerleaders, no coaches, not my teammates, and especially not my dad. I feared how the conversation would go. With my gear (比赛用具) in hand, I made my way off the field. I looked up into the stands where my parents once sat. All of the seats were empty. II guessed they had decided to leave early. Was it my failure that drove them away? I didn’t blame them; I was disappointed too. It is funny how the air can be cold, your body hot and your emotions frozen as a familiar sound falls on your ringing ears. It was a whistle (哨音). A familiar whistle. 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。 Among thousands of cheers, I recognized that whistle. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Then Dad said something I’ll never forget for the rest of my life. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Among thousands of cheers, I recognized that whistle. It came from the sideline. There he stood in his game clothing: red hat, red shirt with my number on his left breast pocket. It was my dad’s whistle. Why did he come to the sideline? What could he say? What news couldn’t wait until I got home? Why was it so important to remind me of the disappointment I had become? Head hanging down, I walked towards him. Our eyes met, both red from heartache. I stared at him awaiting the criticism. He didn’t say, “Good game,” or “You should have done better.” No expression fell over his face. Then Dad said something I’ll never forget for the rest of my life. He extended his muscular arm, raised a thumb-up, and uttered, “I love you, son.” He loves me? Even after I messed it up? Even though the weight of the game rested on my shoulders, I missed it. He loves me? Exactly. He does! All of those negative thoughts left my head. I didn’t have a father whose love was dependent on my successes or failures. He accepted me, not just for the championship. I have a father who loves me because I am his child and he is my dad. Thank you, Dad. Thank you for showing me the perfect picture of my heavenly father’s love. 【导语】本文以作者的心理描写为线索展开，讲述了身为橄榄球对队长的作者带领球队参加冠军赛的半决赛，作者肩负着球队进入决赛和实现父亲和自己梦想的重担，比赛很激烈，但最终以16比19的比分输掉了比赛，作者感到身心俱疲，他能感受到人群中失望的目光，就在作者自己觉得失望的时候，一个熟悉的声音在耳边响起。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“在成千上万的欢呼声中，我认出了那声哨声。”可知，第一段可描写作者看到是父亲出现在球场边线的场景以及作者内心的想法，尤其是作者认为父亲会说什么。 ②由第二段首句内容“然后爸爸说了一句我一辈子都不会忘记的话。”可知，第二段可描写父亲对作者说了什么让作者难忘，以及作者听到这句话后的感受。 2.续写线索：熟悉的哨声——父亲出现——内心活动——父亲说的话——作者感受 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①低下：hanging down/lower/drop down ②凝视：stared at/gaze at ③说：uttered/say 情绪类 ①失望：disappointment/frustration ②消极：negative thoughts /passive thoughts 【点睛】[高分句型1]. Why was it so important to remind me of the disappointment I had become?（运用了“it作形式主语，不定式短语作真正主语”的结构） [高分句型2]. Head hanging down, I walked towards him. （运用了独立主格结构） [高分句型3]. I didn’t have a father whose love was dependent on my successes or failures.（运用了whose引导的定语从句） Passage 10 （2023-2024学年高二下·河南焦作·期末） Gerry loved to read stories before bed. He was a good reader and had plenty of books that he could read to himself. Reading on his own was fun, but Gerry also liked listening to his parents read books aloud. That way he could hear the stories in the thick books that he wasn’t yet able to read. Meanwhile, the shared experience of storytelling created a warm and comforting atmosphere that stayed with him long after the tales ended. Gerry felt truly loved and cherished in those precious moments, surrounded by the magic of storytelling and the bond between parents and children. If you asked him who was a better reader, Gerry would say that he liked both his parents equally. That was true. He loved Mom and Dad both very much. But deep down, Gerry felt that Dad was just a little bit better at reading stories because he always made different voices for each character. Gerry thought that this made the books more exciting. But Dad wasn’t always home to read to Gerry before bedtime. Gerry’s dad worked for a big company that had offices all around the world, so Dad had to travel a lot. When he was gone,  Gerry felt very sad. Mom still read books at night, but it wasn’t quite the same. Sometimes Gerry went to bed without a story at all, just to get to sleep faster and get that much closer to the day they would pick Dad up at the airport. Understanding Gerry’s feelings well, Mom made efforts to comfort Gerry during Dad’s absence. One night, Gerry felt sad because Dad was in London and would be there for two months. That was longer than any trips that came before. Just as Gerry was about to turn off the light switch and pull the covers up to his chin, Mom knocked on the door gently,  “Gerry, I have a surprise for you.” Mom came into the room and handed Gerry her phone. Gerry was surprised. Normally Mom’s phone was off limits, and there was no screen time after supper. “Take a look,” Mom encouraged. 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。 Gerry took the phone and looked at the screen with curiosity. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “Dad, can we meet on the phone every night?”  asked Gerry eagerly. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Gerry took the phone and looked at the screen with curiosity. There was Dad! “Hi, Gerry!” Dad said. “Can you hear me all the way from Japan?” “Yes!” said Gerry. Something exciting happened. Dad held up a thick book with a dark blue cover. “Mom packed this book in my suitcase so I could still read you a story before bed. Would you like to hear it?” “Oh, yes!” said Gerry. With the phone propped up on the pillow, Gerry could hear Dad make all the different voices for the story’s characters. It was almost just as good as having Dad here in person. “Dad, can we meet on the phone every night?”asked Gerry eagerly. “Of course!” Dad said. And he turned the page to begin the next chapter of the story. From then on, Mom and Dad took turns to read stories to Gerry before bedtime, and Gerry felt very satisfied. Two months later, Dad returned from the business trip in London, bringing back more storybooks for Gerry. Gerry hugged his father tightly and excitedly said, “Finally, we can get rid of our phones. Tonight, you can sit next to my bed and read me stories.” 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述Gerry喜欢听睡前故事，妈妈和爸爸轮流给他讲，Gerry更喜欢爸爸读故事。可最近爸爸要去伦敦出差两个月，不能给Gerry讲故事了，Gerry感到很伤心。突然妈妈说给他一个惊喜。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“Gerry接过手机，好奇地看着屏幕。”可知，第一段可描写Gerry在手机上看到了爸爸，爸爸用手机给Gerry讲睡前故事。 ②由第二段首句内容“‘爸爸，我们能每天晚上通电话吗？’Gerry急切地问道。”可知，第二段可描写爸爸同意用电话给Gerry讲故事，两个月后，爸爸出差回来了，Gerry紧紧抱住爸爸，很开心。 2.续写线索： Gerry手机上看到爸爸——爸爸用手机给Gerry讲故事——爸爸同意以后用手机保持和Gerry联系—— 爸爸两月后出差回来——Gerry紧紧拥抱爸爸 3.词汇激活行为类 ①.举起：hold up/raise ②.轮流：take turns to do sth. /do sth. in turn ③.返回：return/come back 情绪类 ①.满意的：satisfied/content ②.激动地：excitedly/passionately 【点睛】[高分句型1]. With the phone propped up on the pillow, Gerry could hear Dad make all the different voices for the story’s characters. （运用了with复合结构） [高分句型2].Two months later, Dad returned from a business trip in London, bringing back more storybooks for Gerry. （运用了现在分词短语作状语） Passage 11 （2023-2024学年高二下·河南郑州·期末） I wrote my first poem. My mother read the little poem and began to cry out, “Buddy, I can’t believe it. What a wonderful poem!” My eyes twinkled when she poured out her praise. “What time will Dad be home?” I asked. I could hardly wait to show him, expecting the praise from an editor of Times. I spent the best part of that afternoon preparing for his arrival. First, I wrote the poem out to the best of my ability. Then I drew pictures to match this greatest poem. As seven o’clock drew near, I confidently placed it on my father’s plate on the dining room table, waiting for him to appreciate this wonderful poem of mine. That evening when my father burst in, his mood seemed even more thunderous than usual. An hour late for dinner, he did not sit down but circled the long dining room table with a drink in his hand, complaining non-stop about his employees. Under my steady stare, he paused and glared at his plate. There was an awful silence. “What’s this?” He reached for the paper and read it. Then he dropped the poem back on the table, saying, “Awful!” My eyes were getting wet. “Ben, Buddy is just a little boy. These are the first lines of poetry he’s ever produced. He needs encouragement,” my mother said. But my father disagreed, “Isn’t there enough terrible poetry in the world already? No law says Buddy has to become a poet.” They quarreled over it. I couldn’t stand it another second. I ran from the dining room, crying. A sad story, but you know, the family wounds healed (痊愈). My mother began talking to my father again. I even began writing poems again, though I seldom exposed them to my father. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 One day in my senior high school, my teacher Mrs. Brown advised me to take part in a poetry contest. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ After the success, I came to understand the true meaning of “awful”. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 One day in my senior high school, my teacher Mrs. Brown advised me to take part in a poetry contest. My first reaction was to refuse, with the word “awful” ringing in my ears. Sensing my hesitation, Mrs. Brown said, “It’s a chance to prove yourself to others, isn’t it?” “Yes, maybe my father,” I thought. In the next few weeks, I buried myself in writing, though. The moment I finished my poem, I gathered the courage to present it to my father, wondering what response I might receive. Reading quickly, he said another “awful” as expected. Suddenly, I heard the most beautiful voice, “Make it brief!” Quickly, I did so. The revised version earned me a grand prize. After the success, I came to understand the true meaning of “awful”. My father’s “awful” probably meant the high expectations he had of me instead of sharp criticism. From then on, I chose to seek further improvement in whatever I did. There was no doubt that my mother’s praise could cheer me up and boost my confidence, but it was the discouraging word “awful” that stimulated my potential and pushed me out of comfort zone. The two conflicting voices were just like two opposing winds leading me towards perfection. 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者写了一首诗想要给父亲看，结果父亲却说糟透了，作者十分伤心。作者在老师的鼓励下参加诗歌比赛，父亲给了修改意见，作者也理解了父亲的苦心。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“在我高中的一天，我的老师布朗夫人建议我参加一个诗歌比赛”可知，第一段可描写作者写诗以及父亲给修改意见。 ②由第二段首句内容“成功之后，我明白了‘糟糕’的真正含义”可知，第二段可描写作者明白父亲的苦心和感悟。 2. 续写线索：鼓励参加比赛——写诗——父亲给出意见——修改诗歌——作者感悟 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①完成：finish/accomplish ②感觉：sense/feel ③促进：boost /stimulate/improve 情绪类 ①赞美：praise/compliment ②犀利：sharp/ incisive 【点睛】【高分句型1】Sensing my hesitation, Mrs. Brown said, “It’s a chance to prove yourself to others, isn’t it?” (运用了现在分词作状语和不定式作后置定语) 【高分句型2】The moment I finished my poem, I gathered the courage to present it to my father, wondering what response I might receive. (运用了the moment引导时间状语从句) Passage 12 （2023-2024学年高二下·河南濮阳·期末） When you find someone made a mistake, which would you choose, being right or being nice? At ages five and eight, Bobby and I would spend our usual Saturday with Grandpa, cleaning his house. Grandpa was only in his late fifties. His own dad had died early, so he didn’t go to school but ran the family farm to raise his family. Because of that, his skills consisted of being able to sign his name, read his grandchildren’s names, and do simple sums in his head. Then I didn’t understand the poverty and limited opportunities Grandpa lived with. A little food was the only items in his small refrigerator. He worked as a night guard for several companies, and the highlight of his week was the reward he gave my brother and me for cleaning. After we were done, Grandpa would put on his only suit, and we’d head to town. As we walked, Grandpa would greet every person he met along the way. Everyone had a story to share, and Grandpa would stand quietly, always smiling, and listen with great appreciation. When we’d finally arrive at Grandpa’s favorite diner, the waitresses would all greet him as a long-lost elder. Bobby and I split an adult plate, and Grandpa either had a cup of soup or a cup of coffee, talking about how well we cleaned his place, telling anyone who would listen every step of every task we accomplished. Every waitress would make sure they came up to say “hi” to Grandpa and congratulate his grandkids on their work. It may have been a diner, but it was our another home. When dinner was over, the waitress would bring the check and slide it over to Grandpa. One day it was Gloria, and like always she bent close to him and told him the amount of the check (knowing that he couldn’t read the paper). Grandpa carefully dug into the pocket and brought out a broken coin purse. He carefully laid out the bills and coins. Then he gave Gloria a very very small tip. I was ashamed that he had got it wrong and that he—we—would be embarrassed. 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。 I was about to say something to Grandpa when Gloria grabbed my hand. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The words “being nice” played over and over in my mind. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 I was about to say something to Grandpa when Gloria grabbed my hand. “Come and get some flowers, today’s gifts, Susie,” she said as she led me toward the counter. “I want you to listen carefully, Susie,” Gloria said to me seriously. “You can’t do that. Your grandfather is very kind. Although his income is small, he has helped many people, including me. Everyone here respects him so much.” I listened carefully. “If you blame him for not tipping enough, it will not only embarrass Grandpa, but also make us sad. Just being nice.” Gloria continued. The words “being nice” played over and over in my mind. I listened to Gloria and stared at those flowers, deep in thought. I seemed to understand what Gloria said. “If you hadn’t appeared in time, I might have made a big mistake. May I have these flowers?” I whispered. “Of course.” she replied, smiling. I took the flowers and went straight to my grandfather, handing them to him with both hands and saying, “Thank you for treating us to a big meal.” Grandpa happily took the flowers and touched my head. Everyone in the restaurant was happy, too. 【导语】文章以人物为线索展开，讲述周六作者和兄弟Bobby总是帮助爷爷打扫卫生。一次，爷爷带他们去餐厅吃饭。那里的人对爷爷和他们都非常亲切。但在爷爷给小费时，作者发现数额不对，正当作者准备说些什么时， Gloria出现，并借口把作者带到一边。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①根据第一段首句“我正要对爷爷说点什么，这时格洛丽亚抓住了我的手。”可知，下文可描写Gloria告诉作者不能说爷爷小费没给够的原因。 ②根据第二段首句““做个好人”这几个字在我脑海里一遍又一遍地播放。”可知，下文可描写作者听完Gloria话后的反应，以及采取的行动。 2. 续写线索：Gloria将作者带到一边——Gloria说明原因——作者看着花陷入沉思——明白自己差点犯错——把花送给爷爷并表示感谢——众人反应 3. 词类激活 行为类 ①帮助：help/assist ②出现：appear/show up/turn up 情绪类 ①开心的：happy/pleased/delighted ②伤心：sad/feel down 【点睛】【高分句型1】Although his income is small, he has helped many people, including me. （运用了although引导的让步状语从句） 【高分句型2】I seemed to understand what Gloria said.（运用了what引导的宾语从句） 【高分句型3】I took the flowers and went straight to my grandfather, handing them to him with both hands and saying, “Thank you for treating us to a big meal.”（运用了现在分词作状语） Passage 13 （2023-2024学年高二下·广东深圳·期末） Jim collapsed in a state of despondency upon the sofa. The impending celebration of the maternal anniversary, known as Mother’s Day, was fast approaching, and he found himself devoid of any gift to bestow upon her. "What avenue is available to me for the procurementof a present when my financial resources are non-existent?" he pondered with a sense of urgency. In a bid to alleviate his melancholy, Jim retrieved the daily journal of current events that was casually dispersed across the sofa. His attention was arrested by a prominent proclamation on the initial page. A nearby establishment for retail purposes was the progenitor of a competition. "Articulate the unique qualities that render your mother distinguished and stand a chance to acquire an uninhibited foray into our marketplace for her," the proclamation declared. "This presents a serendipitous opportunity!" Jim exclaimed inwardly. With alacrity, he proceeded to his chamber, clasping the journal in his grasp. From his study desk, he selected a writing utensil and an unmarked sheet of paper, and commenced to inscribe his thoughts. "Her maternal excellence surpasses that of all other mothers in the terrestrial sphere. She is perpetually in the act of preparing a repast for my scholastic sojourn, and never does she overlook the provision of a sweetmeat. She indulges my desire for tales by reading to me in the twilight hours, and with unwavering diligence, she ensures the sub-lethal inspection of my slumbering quarters for any lurking nocturnal visitants. Furthermore, she bestows the most affectionate embrace, yet with a considerate discretion when in the company of my comrades, who might ridicule such a display of familial affection." Jim was well-pleased with his composition. He transcribed it with meticulous care and sought an envelope and the necessary postal insignia from his paternal figure. With haste, he made his way to the receptacle for outgoing correspondence, his entry in hand, "Mother will revel in the unrestrained exploration of the marketplace," he mused. Jim dutifully monitored the mailbox for the arrival of his accolade. Time elapsed—a succession of days, then weeks. The eve of Mother’s Day arrived, and still, there was no communication regarding the outcome of the contest. "What am I to do at this juncture?" he questioned himself. A gift remained elusive, as did the prospect of a shopping extravaganza, and his financial status remained unchanged. He was compelled to devise an alternative. With his eyes tightly shut, his toes curled in concentration, and his mind racing, Jim exerted such intense effort in his contemplation that it induced a sensation of discomfort in his auditory organs. 注意： （1）所续短文的词数应为150左右； （2）续写部分分为两段，每段开头语已为你写好。 Suddenly he had an idea. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The next morning Jim handed his present to his mom. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】  Suddenly he had an idea. Why not create a gift from the heart? Something that would convey his feelings and appreciation more deeply than any store-bought item. With renewed vigor, Jim excitedly gathered materials from around the house: colorful papers, glue, scissors, and markers. He crafted a series of coupons, each offering a promise—a hug, a chore done, a bedtime story read. He carefully decorated each coupon, pouring his love into every detail. By the time he finished, a beautiful booklet had taken shapeSuddenly he had an idea. The next morning Jim handed his present to his mom. Her eyes widened in surprise as she opened the handmade booklet, leafing through the coupons one by one. Tears welled up in her eyes as she read the promises, realizing the depth of thought and love behind each one. "Jim," she said, pulling him into a tight embrace, "this is the most wonderful gift I've ever received." The joy in her voice and the warmth of her hug told Jim all he needed to know—he had given his mother a Mother's Day gift that was truly priceless. 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Jim的沮丧，因为母亲节将至，自己经济拮据，买不起礼物。正在忧虑之际，他发现一家零售店的广告，如果自己的关于母亲的文章被选上，母亲就可以去那里免费购物。于是他写了一篇文章寄出去了。母亲节前夕到了，仍然没有关于比赛结果的任何消息。他被迫想出一个替代方案。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“突然，他有了一个主意。”可知，第一段可描写Jim想出了一个不用花很多钱，也同样可以表达心意的办法。 ②由第二段首句内容“第二天早晨，Jim把他的礼物递给他母亲。”可知，第二段可描写母亲收到儿子精心准备的礼物以后特别高兴，心意和陪伴胜过物质的礼物。 2.续写线索：沮丧——母亲节将至，经济拮据——看到商家广告并参加——没有获胜的消息——继续想办法准备礼物——亲手做礼物——母亲喜出望外 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①表达：convey/express ②收集：gather/collect ③完成：finish/complete/accomplish 情绪类 ①感激：appreciation/gratitude/be grateful ②快乐：joy/happiness/delight 【点睛】[高分句型1]. Her eyes widened in surprise as she opened the handmade booklet, leafing through the coupons one by one.（运用了连词as引导的时间状语从句和现在分词leafing作状语） [高分句型2].he had given his mother a Mother's Day gift that was truly priceless.（运用了关系代词that引导的限制性定语从句） ( 地 城 考点 02 公益活动，善行义举 ) Passage 1 （2023-2024学年高二下·河北承德·期末） I was shy when I was little. Kids, adults, pretty much everyone made me nervous. I was also what most teachers and parents would call a “good kid”. I followed the rules, got good grades in school and rarely questioned authority. But then one day, one single ride on a school bus changed all that. The school bus that day was crowded, hot, humid and smelly. Most of the other kids were busy with conversations, arguments and games. Only a few of my classmates were looking through the windows at the water filling the street. It was raining too hard. The road outside looked like a flooded stream. I sat alone as usual, speaking to no one. Suddenly I saw a kitty on the other side of the road. Poor cat, I thought. He was all wet and didn't seem to know where to go to get out of the rain. I wanted to go and get the kitty, but I knew that the bus driver, Mrs Foster, would never allow me off the bus.It was against the rules to even stand up. I would get in big trouble for trying to rescue a cat.I also thought that the other kids would laugh at the animal that was dripping wet. They would see his misery (悲惨) as their entertainment. I could see him shaking. His movements revealed a level of fear that I had never witnessed before. My heart was racing. Tears were rolling down my cheeks. I wanted to rush off the bus without asking permission, and pull the cat from the rain, and wrap it up in my warm jacket, But I also pictured getting into trouble before the cat could be saved, the other kids staring and laughing. I sat motionless, unable to act. I was sure that I heard his terrified meow. 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。 Somehow, I managed to stand up, crying,“Mrs Foster!” ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mrs Foster grabbed the cat, returned to the bus, handed it to me, and asked how to handle it. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Somehow, I managed to stand up, crying, “Mrs Foster!” My voice was trembling with emotion as I broke the silence on the bus. All eyes turned to me, surprised by my sudden outburst. Mrs Foster, with a stern expression, turned around from her driving position. “What is it, young man?” she asked, her tone a mix of curiosity and annoyance. I choked back my tears and pointed out the window, my voice barely above a whisper. “There’s a kitty out there, all wet and scared. Please, can I help it?” To my amazement, Mrs Foster’s expression softened, and said that she would get off the bus to get the cat back. Mrs Foster grabbed the cat, her gentle touch calming the shivering creature. She returned to the bus, handed it to me, and asked, “Now, what do we do with this little one?” I was taken by surprise but quickly regained my composure. “We can wrap him in my jacket to keep him warm,” I said, pulling off my jacket and wrapping it around the cat. The other kids, who had initially been skeptical, now offered their assistance, some offering tissues to dry the cat’s fur, others sharing snacks from their lunchboxes. Mrs Foster smiled approvingly. “Well done, everyone,” she said. “Sometimes, breaking the rules for the right reason is what makes us human.” That day, the bus ride became a lesson in empathy and kindness, and I realized that being brave didn’t always mean standing up to bullies or fighting battles. It also meant standing up for the vulnerable and doing what’s right, even if it meant stepping out of your comfort zone. 【导语】文章以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者一个原本害羞、遵守规则、成绩优秀且很少质疑权威的小孩，在一次乘坐校车的经历中，内心经历了巨大的挣扎和变化。那天，校车拥挤、闷热且充满异味，大部分孩子都在忙碌地交谈、争吵或玩游戏，而主人公则像往常一样独自坐着，不与任何人交谈。突然，他注意到一只小猫被困在雨中，无助且害怕。尽管他内心充满了同情和想要帮助小猫的冲动，但他也深知违反规则下车会带来的后果，以及同学们可能会因此嘲笑他。在内心的激烈斗争中，他最终未能采取行动，只能无助地坐着，听着小猫的惨叫。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①由第一段首句内容“我总算站了起来，喊道:“福斯特太太!””可知，第一段可描写作者鼓起勇气向Foster太太提出要帮助那只猫的过程。 ②由第二段首句内容“福斯特太太抓住那只猫，她温柔的抚摸使这只颤抖的动物平静下来。”可知，第二段可描写作者帮助那只猫的经过以及感悟。 2.续写线索：打破沉默——大家感到惊讶——提议帮助小猫——Mrs Foster表示赞成——帮助小猫——得到赞许——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 帮助：help/assist 返回：return/go back 意识到：realize/be aware of 情绪类 害怕的：scared/frightened 感到惊讶的：surprised/amazed 【点睛】[高分句型1] My voice was trembling with emotion as I broke the silence on the bus.（运用了as引导时间状语从句） [高分句型2] That day, the bus ride became a lesson in empathy and kindness, and I realized that being brave didn’t always mean standing up to bullies or fighting battles.（运用了that引导宾语从句） Passage 2 （2023-2024学年高二下·江苏徐州·期末） Garcia, a mother of two sons living in Los Banos, was home alone with them. She had vertigo (眩晕症). Her husband, who had already left for his construction job, couldn’t attend to them at home. Garcia often found it hard to take care of her two sons, Thomason, aged 7, and Andrew, 5. Fortunately, Garcia lived in a friendly community. Neighbors often came to check on them. Mrs. Mathew, Garcia’s next-door neighbour dropped most. One morning, when Karen Garcia awoke suddenly at 4 a. m., the room was spinning. She felt everything was turning. She had never experienced it before. Both of the kids were asleep. She took her vertigo medication, and it didn't work. She couldn’t keep it down, vomiting (呕吐) for hours. At exactly 7:00 a,m, the children woke up. Usually, by this time, their mother would already be up, preparing breakfast in the kitchen. But today, the house felt frightening still. The boys began their search, calling out softly at first, then louder when there was no response. They checked the kitchen, the living room, their parents' bedroom, and even the garden. Each empty room increased their fear and anxiety. They finally approached the bathroom. Pushing the door open, both boys froze in horror. Their mother lay on the floor, pale and unconscious. The kids were rather distraught (忧心如焚的), frantically trying to help her. Thomason called 911, and gave the dispatcher (调度员) the details in a trembling voice. Before long, a crew of emergency responders arrived at the scene. They quickly made out that Garcia was in medical distress and should be sent to hospital immediately. The atmosphere of the hospital was too much for the kids so they had better stay. Then came the problem: who would accompany them? At that time, Mrs. Mathew appeared, curious at all the mess. She offered to help at once. Watching the ambulance roaring away, they retraced indoors. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Seeing the kids’ unsettled faces, Mrs. Mathew decided to do something.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Later that day, word came from the hospital that Garcia was out of danger.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Seeing the kids’ unsettled faces, Mrs. Mathew decided to do something. She gently explained the situation, reassuring them that their mother would be taken care of. Then, Mrs. Mathew was to prepare breakfast for the two kids. She also got them involved to take out the toaster, the sugar and the flour and asked them to help to make toast, distracting them from the worries. In a matter of minutes, the kids’ moods shifted. Once the kids finished eating breakfast, Mrs. Mathew kept them occupied with stories and games. Later that day, word came from the hospital that Garcia was out of danger. The kids, together with Mrs. Mathew, went to the hospital to visit Garcia. In the ward, they were relieved to find Garcia recovering from vertigo. The kids hugged their mom tightly, tears streaming down their faces. Then, they were so excited to tell Garcia about the time spent with Mrs. Mathew at home. Mrs. Mathew stood nearby, smiling warmly. Garcia was grateful for her neighbor’s timely assistance. The kindness and support from the community helped the family through a difficult time, reminding them that they were not alone in their struggle. 【导语】文章以人物为线索展开，讲述了一位患有眩晕症的单身母亲Karen Garcia在家突然病倒，她的两个年幼的儿子，7岁的Thomason和5岁的Andrew，在发现母亲病情严重后，冷静应对并拨打急救电话。在邻居Mrs. Mathew的帮助下，孩子们被安全地留在家里，而他们的母亲被紧急送往医院接受治疗。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①由第一段首句内容“看到孩子们不安的表情，Mrs. Mathew决定做点什么。”可知，第一段可描写Mrs. Mathew为了缓解孩子们担心妈妈的情绪，让他们做一些事情并给与安慰。 ②由第二段首句内容“当天晚些时候，医院传来消息，Garcia脱离了危险。”可知，第二段可描写Garcia逐渐恢复并感谢Mrs. Mathew的过程。 2.续写线索：Mrs. Mathew安抚孩子们——孩子们情绪缓解——Mrs. Mathew和孩子们看望Garcia——Garcia感谢Mrs. Mathew——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 照顾：take care of/attend to 帮助：help/assist 拥抱：hug/embrace 情绪类 兴奋的：excited/thrilled 感激的：grateful/appreciative 【点睛】[高分句型1] She gently explained the situation, reassuring them that their mother would be taken care of.（运用了现在分词作状语，that引导宾语从句） [高分句型2] The kids hugged their mom tightly, tears streaming down their faces.（运用了独立主格结构） Passage 3 （2023-2024学年高二下·江苏南通·期末） I was shy when I was thirteen. I was also what most teachers would call a “good kid.” I followed the rules and rarely questioned authority. But then one day, one single ride on a school bus changed all that. The school bus that day was crowded, hot and smelly. The windows were all rolled up—the driver’s order—it was simply raining too hard to have them down. My classmates were engaged in heated conversations and games. The driver had shouted at several kids who had been standing up in their seats and yelling. I sat alone as usual, speaking to no one. Over and over, I carefully wiped a small circle through the cloud on my window so that I could look outside. People raced here and there, grasping umbrellas or covering their heads with jackets. The bus stopped, waiting for an accident to clear. As I sat quietly, waiting and watching, I saw a kitty across the street on the other side of the road. He was all wet and didn’t seem to know how to get out of the rain. I wanted to go get the kitty, but I knew the bus driver, Mrs. Foster, would never allow me off the bus. It was against the rules to even stand up. I also thought if I pointed out the pitiful cat, the other kids would probably think that I was weird (奇怪的) , even weirder than they already thought I was. I didn’t want things to get any worse than they were. My window was cloudy again, and when I wiped it clear, I could see the kitty was struggling in what seemed to be a flooded river. He was now up to his neck in cold water, but his little front paws were holding on to the bars covering the storm drain (排水沟) . I saw absolute terror in his dark, round eyes. 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。 Many thoughts raced through my mind. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Everyone stopped talking and looked at me, waiting. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Many thoughts raced through my mind. Should I break the rules and risk getting in trouble, or should I just sit here and watch the kitty drown? The terror in the cat’s eyes haunted me. I knew I couldn’t just sit by and do nothing. Summoning all my courage, I stood up and shouted, “Mrs. Foster, please stop the bus! There’s a cat drowning across the street!” My heart was pounding as all eyes turned to me, but I knew I had to speak up for that helpless creature. Everyone stopped talking and looked at me, waiting. Mrs. Foster stared at me through the rearview mirror, her eyes narrowing. The bus fell silent, and for a moment, it felt like the whole world was holding its breath. Then, surprisingly, she nodded and pulled over. “Go get your cat,” she said. I couldn’t believe my ears. Grabbing my umbrella, I leaped out of the bus and splashed through the rain to the drowning kitty. Its little paws were still clinging to the storm drain. Gently, I lifted it out of the water and wrapped it in my jacket. Back on the bus, I received a round of applause from my classmates. That day, I learned that sometimes, breaking the rules and standing up for what’s right can lead to unexpected rewards. And it was worth it. 【导语】本文以主人公的经历为线索展开，讲述了作者原本害羞且守规矩，不质疑权威，但在一次乘坐校车时，作者注意到一只陷入危险的小猫。尽管想去救助，但面临校规的束缚和同伴可能的异样眼光，作者内心产生了挣扎。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“我脑子里闪过许多念头。”可知，第一段可描写作者内心的挣扎以及最终决定打破规矩去拯救小猫。 ②由第二段首句内容“每个人都停止了谈话，看着我，等待着。”可知，第二段可描写Mrs. Foster同意了作者的请求和作者的感悟。 2. 续写线索：内心挣扎——鼓起勇气打破规矩——所有人看着作者——Mrs. Foster同意——救下小猫——感悟 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①大喊：shout/yell ②跳出：leap out/spring out ③举起：lift/raise 情绪类 ①恐惧：terror/horror ②惊讶地：surprisingly/amazingly 【点睛】[高分句型1]My heart was pounding as all eyes turned to me, but I knew I had to speak up for that helpless creature.(运用了as引导的时间状语从句以及省略that的宾语从句) [高分句型2]That day, I learned that sometimes, breaking the rules and standing up for what’s right can lead to unexpected rewards.(运用了that引导的宾语从句，what引导的宾语从句) Passage 4 （2023-2024学年高二下·江苏扬州·期末） I was shy when I was young — everyone made me nervous. I was also what most teachers and parents would call a “good kid”, following the rules, and rarely questioning authority. But then one day, one single ride on a school bus changed all that. The school bus that day was smelly and crowded. The windows were all rolled up by the bus driver’s orders — it was raining too hard outside. Most of the other kids were engaged in conversations and games. I sat alone as usual, speaking to no one. Over and over, I carefully wiped a small circle on my window so that I could watch outside. The bus stopped, waiting for an accident to be cleared. The driver, Mrs. Foster, was particularly tense that day and had yelled at several kids who had been standing up in their seats. As I sat quietly, I saw a little cat on the other side of the road. It was all wet and didn’t seem to know where to go. I wanted to help the cat, but the bus driver would never allow me off the bus. I would get into big trouble for trying to rescue a cat across a busy, rainy street. I also thought that if I pointed out the miserable cat, the other kids would probably think I was strange. I couldn’t bear that. My window was cloudy again, and when I wiped the window clear, I could see the cat was now struggling in running water and shaking. I saw absolute terror in its dark, round eyes. I felt like I was drowning along with the little cat, tears rolling down my cheeks. I wanted to rush off the bus without asking for permission to save the cat. But I also pictured the other kids staring at me. I sat still, unable to act. The bus began to move forward. I could see the cat panicked. I glanced around, but no one else seemed to have noticed. I hadn’t even realized that I was standing up. When Mrs. Foster yelled at me to sit down, I was shocked. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “No one is to leave this bus!” Mrs. Foster said seriously, rushing into the rain. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 When Mrs. Foster yelled at me to sit down, I was shocked. I immediately sat back down. Although I did not break rules, my heart was racing. I prayed that someone else would notice and rescue the pity cat. Realizing it was less likely for the cat to be noticed in such a busy and rainy street, I couldn’t just sit back and do nothing. I gathered my courage and rushed towards the driver. “Mrs. Foster. I have to help that cat in trouble, and I can’t just leave it there.” I said firmly. Her eyes met mine, surprise quickly replaced by a look of understanding. She pulled over. “No one is to leave this bus.” Mrs. Foster said seriously, rushing into rain. Without grabbing an umbrella, Mrs. Foster quickly pulled the cat into the safety of her arms. As we all. watched in silence, she tightly held the terrified creature, removed her own coat to wrap the cat in it, and then raced back to the bus. We all cheered until she gestured us to be quiet. The cat was rescued, and I breathed a sigh of relief. I was still a pretty good kid after that day, but I learned to speak up to overcome my shyness. 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者放学的校车上看到了一只小猫在路的另一边，作者想要帮助小猫，于是克服害羞和司机福斯特太太说了小猫的事，司机下车帮助了小猫。作者也学会了大声说话来克服羞怯。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“当福斯特太太叫我坐下时，我吓了一跳。”可知，第一段可描写作者鼓起勇气请求帮助小猫，福斯特太太理解并停车。 ②由第二段首句内容“‘谁也不许离开这辆车’福斯特太太严肃地说，冲进雨中。”可知，第二段可描写福斯特太太下车去帮助小猫，作者松了一口气，最后克服了羞怯。 2.续写线索：福斯特太太叫作者坐下——鼓起勇气诉说请求——福斯特太太理解并停车——司机帮助小猫——作者松了一口气——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①怦怦跳：race/pound ②脱下：remove/take off ③克服：overcome/get over 情绪类 ①害怕的：terrified/startled ②羞怯：shyness/bashfulness 【点睛】[高分句型1] Although I did not break rules, my heart was racing. (运用了although引导让步状语从句) [高分句型2] As we all watched in silence, she tightly held the terrified creature, removed her own coat to wrap the cat in it, and then raced back to the bus. (运用了as引导时间状语从句) Passage 5 （2023-2024学年高二下·浙江宁波·期末） It was Mar 8, 1970. Henry, the paperboy, finished delivering his newspapers on Maple Street. He was to meet the chief editor of the newspaper The Gazette. “Maybe I’d get a longer route,” he smiled. “Hello, Henry. Wow! Strong handshake!” The chief editor shook hands with Henry. “Thanks. It’s from rolling and delivering all those newspapers.” “So, about the newspapers ……” the editor paused. Henry’s smile faded. “We’re closing shop. Last July, the whole world saw the moon landing on TV —— live. Television is how people get their news today. Local newspapers are the first to close.” He shrugged. “Um, no! It’s sad. People won’t get their neighborhood news anymore,” said Henry. The editor nodded and sighed. Then, they waved goodbye. A week later, Henry wondered if his old customers on Maple Street missed The Gazette as much as he did. He started out in the morning on his old route with a notebook. First stop: No.26. Mr. Grady answered when asked, “I sure miss the days of reading the weeks’ happenings in The Gazette. By the way, I have a pile of comics (漫画) from The Gazette. Think someone would want them?” “Maybe. I’ll ask around.” Henry took a note in his notebook. He stopped at No. 27. Mrs. Burke was busy feeding her three babies. Henry suggested, “You should hire a babysitter.” “Definitely! I was going to put an ad in The Gazette, but …… Know any neighbor with experience?” Mr. Simon was at No.28, carrying his guitar. “Hey, Henry. My band is having a concert in the park next Friday. Tell all your friends.” As Henry made more notes, an idea flashed across his mind: maybe he could create a newsletter (简报) for the neighborhood. But how would he print it? He headed to the library and found the librarian. Seconds later, in front of a mimeograph machine (滚筒油印机), the librarian turned a handle and a printed sheet rolled out. “Will mimeographed copies work?” she asked. 注意： 1.续写词数应为 150 左右; 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 “Perfect,” Henry was confident to carry out his plan. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The neighbors on Maple Street were amazed at the newsletter.. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 “Perfect,” Henry was confident to carry out his plan. Customers cheered Henry’s idea. Besides Mrs. Burke who longed for a babysitter and Mr. Simon who desired a large audience for his concert, Henry also collected six other neighbors appealing and needs, including Mr Grady who yearned for his children’s coming back for a short reunion. Information in hand, Henry knocked at Mr. Trotta’s door and pleaded for his support in publishing his first Oak Street News, who approved almost immediately. Soon, Henry’s tabloid was in circulation, which he cheerfully delivered from door to door as before. The neighbors on Maple Street were amazed at the newsletter. Neigh bons applauded the idea of sharing their needs in a communal newspaper, which really addressed their immediate concern in a practical and efficient way. As Mrs Burke successfully found an ideal babysitter, Mr Simon secured a large following for his concert and Mr Grady who happily reunited with his kids. Henry realized. from his deep heart, that The Gazette was far from gone in this TV era, but transformed into Oak Street News that connected, bonded and tied the Oak neighbors in a cory fabric. 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了亨利是一个送报工，但是随着电视的流行，报纸公司快要关门了。这时亨利想到了创办第一份《橡树街新闻》报纸，来刊登邻居们的需求。不久，亨利的小报开始发行，他像以前一样兴高采烈地挨家挨户地送报纸。邻居们对在社区报纸上分享他们的需求的想法表示欢迎，这确实以一种实用而有效的方式解决了他们最关心的问题。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容““完美”，亨利有信心执行他的计划。”可知，第一段可描写亨利创办《橡树街新闻》报纸，来刊登邻居们的需求。 ②由第二段首句内容“枫树街的邻居们对这份时事通讯感到惊讶。”可知，第二段可描写《橡树街新闻》报纸带来的良好影响。 2. 续写线索：有信心执行计划——亨利收集信息——出版《橡树街新闻》报纸——送报纸——邻居的需求得到解决——邻居联系在一起。 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①收集：collect/gather ②渴望：yearn for/long for ③支持：approve/be in favor of 情绪类 ①高兴地：cheerfully/gladly ②高效的：efficient/effective 【点睛】[高分句型1] Besides Mrs. Burke who longed for a babysitter and Mr. Simon who desired a large audience for his concert, Henry also collected six other neighbors appealing and needs, including Mr Grady who yearned for his children’s coming back for a short reunion. (运用了who引导的定语从句) [高分句型2] As Mrs Burke successfully found an ideal babysitter, Mr Simon secured a large following for his concert and Mr Grady who happily reunited with his kids.(运用了as引导的原因状语从句和who引导的定语从句) Passage 6 （2023-2024学年高二下·安徽阜阳·期末） Nancy is used to getting up early every day. She is a young mother. By seven, she has already eaten breakfast, had a cup of coffee, washed the dishes, taken her shower, and put on her make-up. Then, it’s time to do the housework. One early Saturday morning, when she was washing her son’s vacuum bottle (保温瓶), she felt upset. After having been used for long, the bottle was in poor condition. It was high time that she should buy a new one for her kid Bill, but her budget was limited. She had to decide that she would buy a new one sometime later. Complaining wasn’t how she would normally choose to start the day, especially with the sun shining. To cheer up and continue the day a bit more optimistically, she left the housework for later and set out with her little kid Bill for their morning walk on the beach a little earlier than usual. The local shops hadn’t opened yet. It was quiet outside; there were few people around. Walking through the downtown area, something on the pavement caught her attention. From a distance, it appeared to be a package of some sort. They walked over and Nancy picked it up. Upon examination, it turned out to be a brown paper bag. The downtown had nine blocks with stores. Grocery stores, furniture shops, cake shops, banks, bookstores, home-goods stores, clothing shops, and other businesses lined the street. Looking around, Nancy found none of them had been open for business. It was too early. Nancy knew all this indicated that the object had most likely been purchased by someone the evening or day before. Since it was near the road, Nancy guessed someone must have dropped it, probably while loading other bags into a car. Nancy looked inside the bag for more information. After opening it, she found there was a small handbag. Inside the bag there were many cards. Among them there was the owner’s business card, which showed the owner’s name and phone number. Besides, there was a box in the brown bag. “What may be in the box?” Nancy thought to herself. 注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。 She checked it, surprised to find there was a new vacuum bottle for kids in it. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Based on the information on the business card, Nancy made up her mind to call the owner. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 She checked it, surprised to find there was a new vacuum bottle for kids in it. Seeing it, Bill took the vacuum bottle from Nancy and jumped up and down with joy. With her heart beating fast, Nancy wondered whether they should give it back. However, thinking how worried the owner must have been, she bent down and looked at Bill, saying, “No, Bill. We should give it back.” Hearing it, Bill cried, but Nancy didn’t change her mind. Then, after some explanation, little Bill seemed to understand and finally nodded, supporting her idea. Based on the in formation on the business card, Nancy made up her mind to call the owner. The phone was answered by a woman after a few rings and Nancy explained the matter to her. The owner expressed her gratitude and said she would go to pick up the bag instantly. Before long, the owner arrived and Nancy handed the bag to her. She was so thankful that she insisted on giving Nancy some money. The woman also offered to give the new vacuum bottle to Bill when she saw Bill was quite fond of it. However, Nancy declined politely. In her opinion, doing a good thing doesn’t mean trying to get a reward. It shows good human nature. 【导语】本文以时间为线索展开，讲述了Nancy，一位年轻的母亲，在一个星期六的早晨感到有些沮丧，因为她需要为儿子Bill买一个新的保温瓶，但预算有限，不得不决定以后再买。为了改善心情，她决定提前带Bill去海滩散步。在市中心的人行道上，她发现了一个棕色纸袋，里面有一个小手提包和一些卡片，卡片上有主人的名字和电话号码，以及一个未知的盒子。Nancy猜测这个袋子可能是前一天晚上或白天被人遗失的，她对盒子里的内容感到好奇。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“她检查了一下，惊讶地发现里面有一个给孩子们用的新保温瓶”可知，第一段可描写Bill看到瓶子很开心，Nancy犹豫要不要把新保温瓶还回去，以及Nancy说服Bill应该把东西还给主人。 ②由第二段首句内容“根据名片上的信息，Nancy决定打电话给这个主人”可知，第二段可描写Nancy告知这个主人经过，主人过来取东西并表示感谢，以及Nancy礼貌拒绝主人的回报，揭示对做好事的理解。 2. 续写线索：盒子里是新保温瓶——Nancy犹豫是否归还物品——Nancy决定归还物品——Nancy给主人打电话——主人取东西并感谢——Nancy拒绝回报 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①哭泣：cry/weep/shed tears ②解释：explain/clarify ③表达：express/convey ④拒绝：decline/refuse/turn down 情绪类 ①开心：joy/delight/happiness ②担心的：worried/bothered/concerned ③感激的：thankful/grateful 【点睛】[高分句型1] With her heart beating fast, Nancy wondered whether they should give it back. (whether引导宾语从句) [高分句型2] She was so thankful that she insisted on giving Nancy some money. (so…that…引导结果状语从句) Passage 7 （2023-2024学年高二下·福建厦门·期末） I had booked the flights in somewhat of a hurry with just a carry-on bag, thinking 7 kgs was enough for a 3-day trip to Taupo. I thought I’d given myself enough time to get to the airport, however, as often was the case, I was running late and had to pack my bag with little time left. Confused about what to carry, I stuffed all the clothes in my little bag, taking no notice of the weight. Thirty minutes before the flight, I was waiting at my terminal (航站楼) in the airport and couldn’t stop smiling. I was too excited to go on a much-needed trip. A little while later, I heard an announcement “Passengers flying to Taupo on Flight NZ5091 are requested to weigh your cabin luggage and collect your tag”. I stood in the line waiting for my turn, clueless about how much my bag would weigh, deep inside hoping not over the weight limit. When it was my turn, I placed my bag on the weighing scale and whoaaaa!! It was 9.4 kgs. I asked the flight attendant if I could buy $20 extra luggage allowance (行李费) as shown on the app but I was too late for it. Instead, I was asked to pay an additional fee of $65. I either had to pay or leave something away to bring it down to 7 kgs. I asked the attendant whether they would give my stuff back to me if I returned 3 days later and surprisingly I was told I wouldn’t get it back. To me, a bad luggage experience had the power to completely sour a trip. With no other alternatives, I decided to give up some of my stuff. Unsettled, annoyed, disappointed! As I started removing the items, I saw a lady approaching me. It looked like she had heard the whole thing. She sat down next to me. “Are you OK? I should be able to help you.” She said. 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。 I looked up, surprised, and saw her pointing at her bag. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ While I was worried whether I could get my stuff back, the plane landed. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】  I looked up, surprised, and saw her pointing at her bag. She said he didn’t take many things and could help me share some of my belongings. I couldn’t believe the help from a stranger. But, I thought to myself “this is the best way.” I am grateful to her for her kindness and transferred my overweight items to her bag. I managed to get on the plane without paying any extra fees. When we got on the plane, our seats were far apart and we didn’t communicate much, so I knew very little about this stranger.  While I was worried whether I could get my stuff back, the plane landed. There were a lot of people getting out of the plane. I was waiting for my turn and waiting for the strange woman to pass me by and return my stuff. In fact, I had been prepared for the worst. All sorts of disturbing thoughts ran through my mind. Just then, the strange woman tapped me on the shoulder. And voluntarily returned my things. I thanked the strange woman from the bottom of my heart. It also gave me a new faith in humanity. 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，文章主要讲述了作者在登机前很是匆忙，并没有检查行李箱的重量，结果在登机时，被要求额外支付65美元的费用。在没有其他选择定放弃自己的一些东西时，一位女士主动提出可以把超重的行李转移到她的包里，并在飞机降落后主动归还了作者的物品。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“我惊讶地抬起头，看见她指着她的包。”。可知，第一段可描写陌生人帮助了作者使得作者成功登机而没有支付额外的费用，但是登机之后，作者对陌生人没有太多的了解。 ②由第二段首句内容“正当我还在担心能否拿回我的东西时，飞机降落了”可知，第二段可描写作者的担心，最终陌生人主动归还了作者的物品，作者表示感激以及感悟。 2. 续写线索：作者惊呆——得到陌生人的帮助——成功登机——不了解陌生人——有些担忧——陌生人主动归还物品——感激——感悟 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①交流：communicate /interact ②帮助：help/assist ③成功做某事：manage to do sth/succeed in doing sth ④感谢：thank/appreciate 情绪类 ①令人不安的：disconcerting/disturbing ②感激的：grateful/appreciative 【点睛】【高分句型1】When we got on the plane, our seats were far apart and we didn’t communicate much, so I knew very little about this stranger. (运用了when引导的时间状语从句) 【高分句型2】She said he didn’t take many things and could help me share some of my belongings. (运用了省略that引导的宾语从句) Passage 8 （2023-2024学年高二下·山东日照·期末） Regardless of the weather or the distance, Paul Wilson would make sure low-income students in his neighborhood arrived at their college classes on time. A retired engineer、76-year-old Wilson had been offering free rides to college students for the past eight years. Since no first had started volunteering his car to the young people. Wilson had covered an astonishing 64,000 miles, and had countless pleasant and often humorous conversation with the students he transported to and from school. The students who he'd driven had go ne on to become physicians, teachers and engineers, but what they'd also got out of their time in school was finding a role model and a friend in Wilson. Some students even called him “Grandpa”. Tina Stern received rides from Wilson for all her four years in college, and the trips meant much more to her than just free transportation. “It's not just a ride; you're not just sitting there in awkward silence or with your headphones on.” Stern said. “He asks you questions and actually remembers the answers, so the next time you ride with him, he'll check on those things.” Wilson often went beyond to ensure the welfare and safety of the students. If they had problems with registration, Wilson was there to assist them. If they ran out of certain daily necessities, Wilson would drive to the nearest store and purchase what was needed. For many students, riding with Wilson had allowed them to complete their education—but according to Wilson, he benefited just as much from the experience. “I just love driving, and I love these kids,” Wilson said. “It's such a privilege to be a part of these kids' lives, getting to know them-and hearing their stories." One day, Stern came across Wilson and his wife in the hospital, where she knew Wilson was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease(阿尔兹海默症). 注意： （1）续写词数应为150左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 “He isn't what he used to be,” his wife told Stem. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________$$ 专题10 读后续写 ( 地 城 考点 01 家人和亲人 ) Passage 1 （2023-2024学年高二下·江苏宿迁·期末） “Maya, do you know what day it is today?” Ali asked. Maya, absorbed in her homework, replied, “It’s the 5th of December.” Then suddenly she exclaimed, “Ali, it’s Daddy’s birthday today!” “That’s exactly what I was about to tell you,” Ali responded with excitement. “How could we forget such a special day? How careless of us!” Maya blamed herself. “Maya, we haven’t planned anything yet. We don’t have much time!” Ali regretted. “It’s never too late, we still have time until dinner,” Maya comforted him. Both of them were filled with determination to make their dad’s birthday memorable. They decided to gather some funds and remembered they had been saving their pocket money to buy comic books. However, even after pooling their money, they realized it wasn’t enough. “Oh no, we can’t even afford a decent chocolate cake with this amount, let alone decorations,” Maya sighed in disappointment. “But remember sister, Daddy likes simplicity, so we should make it as simple as we can. Let’s decorate the room with balloons only and simply order creamy pasta, Daddy’s favourite,” Ali expressed his thoughts. “Hmm ... you are right. I am thinking of baking the cake ourselves,” added Maya. “Now let’s see what’s in the fridge and start working on our project for today.” That evening, their parents had to attend a tea party, leaving the kids with ample time to experiment in the kitchen. Maya felt a bit nervous, but Ali encouraged her. “Dear sister, have confidence in yourself. This is our last option, and we don’t have any other choice. Trust me, baking a cake isn’t as difficult as it seems only if we are determined to.” 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 With Ali’s motivation, they started the task like scientists in a lab. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ As they just finished decorating the room, the doorbell rang. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Passage 2 （2023-2024学年高二下·浙江浙南·期末） “Did you write your thank-you notes?” I asked my son, Jon. “No, not yet, Mom,” Jon replied, rolling his eyes. He promised to do it when he got back from Kim's house. However, I demanded that he not leave the house until he finished writing a note to everyone he came in contact with during the job interview. “Even the receptionist who was rude to me?” Jon asked with a confused expression. “Especially her!” Jon was home on Christmas break from college and had just finished interviewing with his first-choice company in Cleveland, Ohio. It was a rare opportunity considering that jobs were in short supply. The power of a thank-you note is something I drilled into my boy from the time he was old enough to hold a pencil. It didn't matter if it was for a birthday, Christmas or graduation. Every gift had to be acknowledged with sincere gratitude within twenty-four hours. Growing up, my mom was a stickler for thank-you notes. But she phrased it in such a way that it came across not as a threat but as a privilege. She'd say, “Your words of sincere gratitude have the power to change someone's life for the better—even if it's just for a moment.” Her advice changed my life, and it was my hope that it would change Jon's life as well. After an hour, Jon emerged from his room and handed over eight thank-you notes. To my delight, they were all sincere and heartfelt, even the one to the receptionist who had been less than friendly. Before Jon left to visit Kim, he turned to me and announced that he was pretty sure a thank-you note to the CEO or the receptionist wasn't going to land him the job. With a smile, I told him to wait and see. Jon was twenty-one years old, and I felt foolish telling a grown man what to do, but I also didn't want him living in our basement for the rest of his life! 注意: 1. 续写词数应为150左右;   2. 请按如下格式作答。 A week later, Jon received a call from the company. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The next day after work, I found a thank-you note on my bedside table. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Passage 3 （2023-2024学年高二下·浙江衢州·期末） My fourth of July vacation began with a scream. “Tara!”  I jumped, my eyelids snapping open. I realized that my four-year-old sister, Tammy, was staring down at me. I struggled to push her off me as she bounced on my legs. She screamed, and then ran out of my room. It was as if Tammy never did anything wrong. If Tammy got angry, Mom would say she was trying to get her point across. When Tammy broke a plate, Dad said she was just  “helping” me empty the dishwasher. When Tammy scribbled (乱涂乱画) all over the wall, instead of scolding her, my parents chuckled and said, “She’s turning into an artist just like you, Tara.” We were flying to Utah to visit my grandma for the Fourth of July. Every year I draw Grandma a picture for her birthday, but I sighed as I considered about what picture I should draw this time. When we walked off the plane, I was relieved to see the smiling face of my grandma. We raced over to her. “Hi, sweetheart.” Grandma got down on one knee to hug Tammy and then swung her in the air. Tammy screamed with laughter. Then Grandma hugged me. “It’s so good to see you too,  Tara.” After six hours of flight, I was exhausted—six hours of listening to Tammy scream with delight again and again and again. I wanted to be alone, so I went outside with my sketchbook and colored pencils. Looking at the scenery, I felt inspired to work on Grandma’s drawing. As I admired the shading on the mountains and the swirls of the sunset, I smiled to myself and thought, this is the best picture I have ever made. Before I finished my picture, Mom was calling me inside for dinner. When I walked back into the room, my heart stopped. Tammy was lying on the bed, scribbling on a piece of paper. When Tammy saw me frozen in the doorway, she jumped from the bed. She ran over to me and grinned. “I drew you a picture.” she shouted. “Out!” I screamed angrily, and she ran out of the room. I ran over to the bed. I picked up the paper, and it was just as I’d feared. My drawing had black scribbles all over it. 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。 Mom appeared in the doorway with Tammy by her side. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I gathered up the courage to walk over to Grandma. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Passage 4 （2023-2024学年高二下·安徽阜阳·期末） Truman’s parents were scientists, and he also wanted to be a scientist, so he was determined to be at the top of science subject. With only one week and one assignment to go before the summer holiday, Truman knew that to secure the top spot, his final report had to shine. The topic was beehives (蜂巢), a subject that Mrs. Lawrence, his teacher, had emphasized the need for a unique perspective to earn an A+. Truman opened the door to find his four-year-old brother, Bryan, who sat on the floor in the living room with paper tubes all over the floor. Bryan called, “Truman, help me build a city!” With a sigh, Truman replied, “I’m sorry, Bryan, but I have to write a report about beehives.” Stepping carefully between the scattered tubes, he went into his room, deep in thought about his project. Shortly after, Bryan appeared at the door, his eyes sparkling (发亮).“Truman, I know where there’s a beehive,” he said. Truman followed Bryan to the garage where they found a real beehive hidden among the firewood. Bending down, he removed the beehive from the wood. As Truman examined it closely, he was fascinated by the hexagonal (六边形的) structure of each cell. “Why the hexagon?” he thought. After dinner, Truman did the dishes. He glanced at the clock. If he didn’t think of something soon, his chance to get an A+ would be slim. As Truman turned around, he stepped on something. He hadn’t seen Bryan play with paper tubes behind him. “Get your tubes out of here, Bryan!” Truman said angrily. Bryan ran into the living room, crying. Truman sighed and gathered the paper tubes. Suddenly, he found that they were arranged with one in the middle and surrounded by six others. They reminded Truman of the beehive. The center tube formed a hexagon, just like the cells of the hive. Truman tried to use different numbers of tubes to surround the center tube, and then Truman got the new angle. But what else did he need to accompany his report? Maybe a model beehive! 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。 Thinking about this, Truman rushed into the living room, his heart pounding. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Bryan smiled and began picking out his tubes. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Passage 5 （2023-2024学年高二下·福建福州·期末） Grandfather was a wise and honorable man. His house was not far from ours, and I would visit him often going home after school. No matter how rotten I had been, I could tell Grandpa anything. My secrets were safe. Whenever there was a problem, he gave me the tools to fix it. I knew I would always find the best answer from him. He always understood. He loved me. I remember a time when a bunch of us were playing baseball in the field behind Mrs. Ferguson’s house. I hit one pitch just right and… slam! It was a home run that soared high and away, and ended up breaking Old Lady Ferguson’s kitchen window! We all ran! Walking home, my best friend, Tom, asked, "How will she ever know who did it? She’s blinder than a bat!” He had a point. I was afraid that Mrs. Ferguson would stay mad at me, so I ran. I didn’t know what she would do. I tried to calm down. However, my stomach was in knots. On the way home, I imagined that she was a mean witch (女巫) chasing me, and the further way I ran, the larger she grew… until finally she towered over the whole town, seeing my every move with an evil eye. Thoughts rushed through my mind. Would Mrs. Ferguson stay mad at me? Would she call police? Worse still, would she tell my parents. I couldn’t even imagine the disappointment on Mom and Dad’s face. They were hoping I would act honestly and in a responsible way. I decided to stop by Grandpa’s. I felt ashamed. I wanted to hide. I wanted to knock my head against a tree a thousand times and make the world just go away — as if punishing myself could undo things. But inside me a voice said: “I would tell everything to Grandpa.” “I was wrong,” I told him, with my head down. He must have known something was up by the expression on my face. He knew we had been warned many times about the dangers of playing where we shouldn’t. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Para 1: But he just listened while I continued talking. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Para 2: Hearing the decision, grandpa smiled. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Passage 6 （2023-2024学年高二下·江西九江·期末） It had been ten years since Mark last saw his mother, and he didn't remember the last time they spoke on the phone. While sitting at his office desk, working on an important assignment. he heard his phone ring. “Mom's 100th birthday,” the reminder on his phone read. “Oh, how can I forget her birthday again?” Mark shook his head as he turned the reminder alarm off. “I can't keep disappointing her like this.” He quickly finished his work and left the office without wasting another minute. On his way, he stopped at a bakery and bought his mother's favorite cheesecake. “My mother turned 100 today!” he cheered, telling the shopkeeper how happy he was. He also bought her balloons and a few gifts. Excited to see her after a decade, Mark drove towards his mother's house. Mark finally arrived at her house after driving for hours, but the house did not look the same anymore. The lights inside were all turned off, and the fence was covered in wild vines (藤) . It seemed like no one had been living in the house. Worried for his elderly mother, Mark entered the house, carefully walked towards the switchboard in the hallway and turned the switches on. A thick layer of dust had settled on the furniture. As he slowly walked towards the kitchen, a wave of regret engulfed (吞噬) him. Every corner of the house reminded him of missed opportunities to bond with his mother, listen to her stories, and learn about her feelings. “Where did she go?” he wondered. Searching for clues about his mother's whereabouts (行踪) , Mark found a dusty envelope on the kitchen counter. Curious, he opened it, pulling out a letter in his mother's handwriting. It turned out that his mother left her house a year ago because she felt lonely. She called a local retirement community and asked if she could join them. “I hope you can visit me before it's too late. I love you, my precious son! ” her letter said. As regret spread through every inch of his body, Mark quickly rushed out of the house and headed towards the retirement community. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “Mom!” Mark rushed towards his mother and wrapped his arms around her. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Passage 7 （2023-2024学年高二下·山东德州·期末） Surprise (times two)! My friend Ollie has lived with his grandmother, Abuela, since he was a baby. Abuela is the kindest, smartest, funniest person imaginable! On the morning of Mother's Day, I invited them to my house for a party. “I love any kind of party if there's a cake!” Ollie said. “Of course.” I chuckled, “I made a card for my mom, but I still want to find some present to go with it”. Ollie also wanted to buy roses for Abuela, but everything is so expensive at the flower store that he can barely afford a leaf! Just then, our neighbor, Mrs. Nishikawa who was watering her garden, waved and called, “Good morning, kiddos!” Ollie waved back. “Good morning, Mrs. Nishikawa! Your garden is always so pretty.” “Oy! It's a mess.” She groaned. “My back has been acting up, and I haven't weeded for days.” Ollie and I were eager to offer help. Half an hour later, both of us had a big pile of weeds. Mrs. Nishikawa smiled and said we could choose whatever flowers we liked for Mother's day bouquets (花束). We clipped, arranged, and wrapped everything in big sheets of sparkly paper and string. Ollie and I both said that these look just as good as the ones at the store and even better. As we headed back with flowers in arms, we came up with a plan. Nobody would think to look in my bedroom closet, a perfect place to hide these, except my two cats. It was a good idea that at the exact right time, we would shout “Surprise!” and amaze everybody. But you know perfect plans don't always work out perfectly. Everybody elegantly sipped tea and not-so-elegantly gobbled cake. Then we took turns saying things we loved and appreciated about Abuela and my mom. Right when they were chatting, Ollie and I snuck (溜走) off to get our surprise. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 “NO!” I yelled as soon as our cats dashed out of the bedroom. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “How can you get so beautiful flowers?” Abuela and my mom asked. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Passage 8 （2023-2024学年高二下·山东东营·期末） It was the tail end of the depression (经济萧条), and things were tough. Mum struggled to raise us kids on her own in our small community of New Westminster. BC． My Dad had died five years earlier. There was not much money, so we went on relief, now called social assistance. Looking back, I realize what Mum went through sending us kids to school. Every morning she would fold and put a new piece of cardboard in our shoes, which were worn out. When we got home, Mum would have “French Toast” — deep-fried bread — ready for us. Rent was twenty-five dollars a month, but Mum couldn’t pay it, and we knew we would be forced to leave right after Christmas. These were hard and sad years, but we never complained. Christmas was approaching, and we were entitled to a twenty-five-dollar Christmas fund. It was four days before Christmas, and Mum said instead of buying food, she would use the money to pay back rent, assuring us all of a roof for a little while longer. She told us then there would be nothing for Christmas. Mum prayed for a special Christmas. Unknown to Mum, I had been selling Christmas trees and doing odd jobs to earn enough money to buy a new pair of boots. I knew exactly which boots I wanted. They were Top Genuine Pierre Paris and they had a price of twenty-three dollars. The big day came on the afternoon of Christmas Eve. Extremely thrilled, I hurried in  the street. On the way, I noticed a house with Christmas lights and decorations. It was then that I realized that at our house, we had no lights, no decorations, nor any money for Christmas goodies. I knew then that we would have no turkey or ham for Christmas, and I felt upset. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: As I continued walking, I was feeling a strange sense of guilt. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: With two full bags of groceries on the doorstep, I knocked on the door eagerly. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Passage 9 （2023-2024学年高二下·山东淄博·期末） It was a freezing November night, perfect for high school football. The harvest moon shone bright, illuminating the stadium as our team prepared for the semifinal round of the Championship Our goal was to reach the State Championship game in December. As the team captain, I felt the weight of the game on my shoulders. Playing in the championship game was something my dad did as a senior in high school. Hoping to make it happen was a far dream of mine. I wanted to do something my dad had done, but better. The game was fiercely contested, with both teams leaving their all on the field! Our team took an early lead, but the opponents quickly countered. In a desperate attempt at a two-point conversion with three seconds left, we failed and the final score stood at 19-16. The sound of the whistle echoing through the stadium L we realized our dream of reaching the finals was over. I had my chance and blew it. I completely messed it up I knew where my parents sat and hid my face from their seats. I couldn’t bear the disappointment in the eyes of the crowd. I couldn’t bear the thought of what my dad was thinking. I felt numb, mentally and physically exhaused. I didn’t want to speak to anyone. Wo cheerleaders, no coaches, not my teammates, and especially not my dad. I feared how the conversation would go. With my gear (比赛用具) in hand, I made my way off the field. I looked up into the stands where my parents once sat. All of the seats were empty. II guessed they had decided to leave early. Was it my failure that drove them away? I didn’t blame them; I was disappointed too. It is funny how the air can be cold, your body hot and your emotions frozen as a familiar sound falls on your ringing ears. It was a whistle (哨音). A familiar whistle. 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。 Among thousands of cheers, I recognized that whistle. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Then Dad said something I’ll never forget for the rest of my life. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Passage 10 （2023-2024学年高二下·河南焦作·期末） Gerry loved to read stories before bed. He was a good reader and had plenty of books that he could read to himself. Reading on his own was fun, but Gerry also liked listening to his parents read books aloud. That way he could hear the stories in the thick books that he wasn’t yet able to read. Meanwhile, the shared experience of storytelling created a warm and comforting atmosphere that stayed with him long after the tales ended. Gerry felt truly loved and cherished in those precious moments, surrounded by the magic of storytelling and the bond between parents and children. If you asked him who was a better reader, Gerry would say that he liked both his parents equally. That was true. He loved Mom and Dad both very much. But deep down, Gerry felt that Dad was just a little bit better at reading stories because he always made different voices for each character. Gerry thought that this made the books more exciting. But Dad wasn’t always home to read to Gerry before bedtime. Gerry’s dad worked for a big company that had offices all around the world, so Dad had to travel a lot. When he was gone,  Gerry felt very sad. Mom still read books at night, but it wasn’t quite the same. Sometimes Gerry went to bed without a story at all, just to get to sleep faster and get that much closer to the day they would pick Dad up at the airport. Understanding Gerry’s feelings well, Mom made efforts to comfort Gerry during Dad’s absence. One night, Gerry felt sad because Dad was in London and would be there for two months. That was longer than any trips that came before. Just as Gerry was about to turn off the light switch and pull the covers up to his chin, Mom knocked on the door gently,  “Gerry, I have a surprise for you.” Mom came into the room and handed Gerry her phone. Gerry was surprised. Normally Mom’s phone was off limits, and there was no screen time after supper. “Take a look,” Mom encouraged. 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。 Gerry took the phone and looked at the screen with curiosity. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “Dad, can we meet on the phone every night?”  asked Gerry eagerly. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Gerry took the phone and looked at the screen with curiosity. There was Dad! “Hi, Gerry!” Dad said. “Can you hear me all the way from Japan?” “Yes!” said Gerry. Something exciting happened. Dad held up a thick book with a dark blue cover. “Mom packed this book in my suitcase so I could still read you a story before bed. Would you like to hear it?” “Oh, yes!” said Gerry. With the phone propped up on the pillow, Gerry could hear Dad make all the different voices for the story’s characters. It was almost just as good as having Dad here in person. “Dad, can we meet on the phone every night?”asked Gerry eagerly. “Of course!” Dad said. And he turned the page to begin the next chapter of the story. From then on, Mom and Dad took turns to read stories to Gerry before bedtime, and Gerry felt very satisfied. Two months later, Dad returned from the business trip in London, bringing back more storybooks for Gerry. Gerry hugged his father tightly and excitedly said, “Finally, we can get rid of our phones. Tonight, you can sit next to my bed and read me stories.” Passage 11 （2023-2024学年高二下·河南郑州·期末） I wrote my first poem. My mother read the little poem and began to cry out, “Buddy, I can’t believe it. What a wonderful poem!” My eyes twinkled when she poured out her praise. “What time will Dad be home?” I asked. I could hardly wait to show him, expecting the praise from an editor of Times. I spent the best part of that afternoon preparing for his arrival. First, I wrote the poem out to the best of my ability. Then I drew pictures to match this greatest poem. As seven o’clock drew near, I confidently placed it on my father’s plate on the dining room table, waiting for him to appreciate this wonderful poem of mine. That evening when my father burst in, his mood seemed even more thunderous than usual. An hour late for dinner, he did not sit down but circled the long dining room table with a drink in his hand, complaining non-stop about his employees. Under my steady stare, he paused and glared at his plate. There was an awful silence. “What’s this?” He reached for the paper and read it. Then he dropped the poem back on the table, saying, “Awful!” My eyes were getting wet. “Ben, Buddy is just a little boy. These are the first lines of poetry he’s ever produced. He needs encouragement,” my mother said. But my father disagreed, “Isn’t there enough terrible poetry in the world already? No law says Buddy has to become a poet.” They quarreled over it. I couldn’t stand it another second. I ran from the dining room, crying. A sad story, but you know, the family wounds healed (痊愈). My mother began talking to my father again. I even began writing poems again, though I seldom exposed them to my father. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 One day in my senior high school, my teacher Mrs. Brown advised me to take part in a poetry contest. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ After the success, I came to understand the true meaning of “awful”. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Passage 12 （2023-2024学年高二下·河南濮阳·期末） When you find someone made a mistake, which would you choose, being right or being nice? At ages five and eight, Bobby and I would spend our usual Saturday with Grandpa, cleaning his house. Grandpa was only in his late fifties. His own dad had died early, so he didn’t go to school but ran the family farm to raise his family. Because of that, his skills consisted of being able to sign his name, read his grandchildren’s names, and do simple sums in his head. Then I didn’t understand the poverty and limited opportunities Grandpa lived with. A little food was the only items in his small refrigerator. He worked as a night guard for several companies, and the highlight of his week was the reward he gave my brother and me for cleaning. After we were done, Grandpa would put on his only suit, and we’d head to town. As we walked, Grandpa would greet every person he met along the way. Everyone had a story to share, and Grandpa would stand quietly, always smiling, and listen with great appreciation. When we’d finally arrive at Grandpa’s favorite diner, the waitresses would all greet him as a long-lost elder. Bobby and I split an adult plate, and Grandpa either had a cup of soup or a cup of coffee, talking about how well we cleaned his place, telling anyone who would listen every step of every task we accomplished. Every waitress would make sure they came up to say “hi” to Grandpa and congratulate his grandkids on their work. It may have been a diner, but it was our another home. When dinner was over, the waitress would bring the check and slide it over to Grandpa. One day it was Gloria, and like always she bent close to him and told him the amount of the check (knowing that he couldn’t read the paper). Grandpa carefully dug into the pocket and brought out a broken coin purse. He carefully laid out the bills and coins. Then he gave Gloria a very very small tip. I was ashamed that he had got it wrong and that he—we—would be embarrassed. 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。 I was about to say something to Grandpa when Gloria grabbed my hand. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The words “being nice” played over and over in my mind. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Passage 13 （2023-2024学年高二下·广东深圳·期末） Jim collapsed in a state of despondency upon the sofa. The impending celebration of the maternal anniversary, known as Mother’s Day, was fast approaching, and he found himself devoid of any gift to bestow upon her. "What avenue is available to me for the procurementof a present when my financial resources are non-existent?" he pondered with a sense of urgency. In a bid to alleviate his melancholy, Jim retrieved the daily journal of current events that was casually dispersed across the sofa. His attention was arrested by a prominent proclamation on the initial page. A nearby establishment for retail purposes was the progenitor of a competition. "Articulate the unique qualities that render your mother distinguished and stand a chance to acquire an uninhibited foray into our marketplace for her," the proclamation declared. "This presents a serendipitous opportunity!" Jim exclaimed inwardly. With alacrity, he proceeded to his chamber, clasping the journal in his grasp. From his study desk, he selected a writing utensil and an unmarked sheet of paper, and commenced to inscribe his thoughts. "Her maternal excellence surpasses that of all other mothers in the terrestrial sphere. She is perpetually in the act of preparing a repast for my scholastic sojourn, and never does she overlook the provision of a sweetmeat. She indulges my desire for tales by reading to me in the twilight hours, and with unwavering diligence, she ensures the sub-lethal inspection of my slumbering quarters for any lurking nocturnal visitants. Furthermore, she bestows the most affectionate embrace, yet with a considerate discretion when in the company of my comrades, who might ridicule such a display of familial affection." Jim was well-pleased with his composition. He transcribed it with meticulous care and sought an envelope and the necessary postal insignia from his paternal figure. With haste, he made his way to the receptacle for outgoing correspondence, his entry in hand, "Mother will revel in the unrestrained exploration of the marketplace," he mused. Jim dutifully monitored the mailbox for the arrival of his accolade. Time elapsed—a succession of days, then weeks. The eve of Mother’s Day arrived, and still, there was no communication regarding the outcome of the contest. "What am I to do at this juncture?" he questioned himself. A gift remained elusive, as did the prospect of a shopping extravaganza, and his financial status remained unchanged. He was compelled to devise an alternative. With his eyes tightly shut, his toes curled in concentration, and his mind racing, Jim exerted such intense effort in his contemplation that it induced a sensation of discomfort in his auditory organs. 注意： （1）所续短文的词数应为150左右； （2）续写部分分为两段，每段开头语已为你写好。 Suddenly he had an idea. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The next morning Jim handed his present to his mom. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ( 地 城 考点 02 公益活动，善行义举 ) Passage 1 （2023-2024学年高二下·河北承德·期末） I was shy when I was little. Kids, adults, pretty much everyone made me nervous. I was also what most teachers and parents would call a “good kid”. I followed the rules, got good grades in school and rarely questioned authority. But then one day, one single ride on a school bus changed all that. The school bus that day was crowded, hot, humid and smelly. Most of the other kids were busy with conversations, arguments and games. Only a few of my classmates were looking through the windows at the water filling the street. It was raining too hard. The road outside looked like a flooded stream. I sat alone as usual, speaking to no one. Suddenly I saw a kitty on the other side of the road. Poor cat, I thought. He was all wet and didn't seem to know where to go to get out of the rain. I wanted to go and get the kitty, but I knew that the bus driver, Mrs Foster, would never allow me off the bus.It was against the rules to even stand up. I would get in big trouble for trying to rescue a cat.I also thought that the other kids would laugh at the animal that was dripping wet. They would see his misery (悲惨) as their entertainment. I could see him shaking. His movements revealed a level of fear that I had never witnessed before. My heart was racing. Tears were rolling down my cheeks. I wanted to rush off the bus without asking permission, and pull the cat from the rain, and wrap it up in my warm jacket, But I also pictured getting into trouble before the cat could be saved, the other kids staring and laughing. I sat motionless, unable to act. I was sure that I heard his terrified meow. 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。 Somehow, I managed to stand up, crying,“Mrs Foster!” ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mrs Foster grabbed the cat, returned to the bus, handed it to me, and asked how to handle it. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Passage 2 （2023-2024学年高二下·江苏徐州·期末） Garcia, a mother of two sons living in Los Banos, was home alone with them. She had vertigo (眩晕症). Her husband, who had already left for his construction job, couldn’t attend to them at home. Garcia often found it hard to take care of her two sons, Thomason, aged 7, and Andrew, 5. Fortunately, Garcia lived in a friendly community. Neighbors often came to check on them. Mrs. Mathew, Garcia’s next-door neighbour dropped most. One morning, when Karen Garcia awoke suddenly at 4 a. m., the room was spinning. She felt everything was turning. She had never experienced it before. Both of the kids were asleep. She took her vertigo medication, and it didn't work. She couldn’t keep it down, vomiting (呕吐) for hours. At exactly 7:00 a,m, the children woke up. Usually, by this time, their mother would already be up, preparing breakfast in the kitchen. But today, the house felt frightening still. The boys began their search, calling out softly at first, then louder when there was no response. They checked the kitchen, the living room, their parents' bedroom, and even the garden. Each empty room increased their fear and anxiety. They finally approached the bathroom. Pushing the door open, both boys froze in horror. Their mother lay on the floor, pale and unconscious. The kids were rather distraught (忧心如焚的), frantically trying to help her. Thomason called 911, and gave the dispatcher (调度员) the details in a trembling voice. Before long, a crew of emergency responders arrived at the scene. They quickly made out that Garcia was in medical distress and should be sent to hospital immediately. The atmosphere of the hospital was too much for the kids so they had better stay. Then came the problem: who would accompany them? At that time, Mrs. Mathew appeared, curious at all the mess. She offered to help at once. Watching the ambulance roaring away, they retraced indoors. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Seeing the kids’ unsettled faces, Mrs. Mathew decided to do something.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Later that day, word came from the hospital that Garcia was out of danger.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Passage 3 （2023-2024学年高二下·江苏南通·期末） I was shy when I was thirteen. I was also what most teachers would call a “good kid.” I followed the rules and rarely questioned authority. But then one day, one single ride on a school bus changed all that. The school bus that day was crowded, hot and smelly. The windows were all rolled up—the driver’s order—it was simply raining too hard to have them down. My classmates were engaged in heated conversations and games. The driver had shouted at several kids who had been standing up in their seats and yelling. I sat alone as usual, speaking to no one. Over and over, I carefully wiped a small circle through the cloud on my window so that I could look outside. People raced here and there, grasping umbrellas or covering their heads with jackets. The bus stopped, waiting for an accident to clear. As I sat quietly, waiting and watching, I saw a kitty across the street on the other side of the road. He was all wet and didn’t seem to know how to get out of the rain. I wanted to go get the kitty, but I knew the bus driver, Mrs. Foster, would never allow me off the bus. It was against the rules to even stand up. I also thought if I pointed out the pitiful cat, the other kids would probably think that I was weird (奇怪的) , even weirder than they already thought I was. I didn’t want things to get any worse than they were. My window was cloudy again, and when I wiped it clear, I could see the kitty was struggling in what seemed to be a flooded river. He was now up to his neck in cold water, but his little front paws were holding on to the bars covering the storm drain (排水沟) . I saw absolute terror in his dark, round eyes. 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。 Many thoughts raced through my mind. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Everyone stopped talking and looked at me, waiting. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Passage 4 （2023-2024学年高二下·江苏扬州·期末） I was shy when I was young — everyone made me nervous. I was also what most teachers and parents would call a “good kid”, following the rules, and rarely questioning authority. But then one day, one single ride on a school bus changed all that. The school bus that day was smelly and crowded. The windows were all rolled up by the bus driver’s orders — it was raining too hard outside. Most of the other kids were engaged in conversations and games. I sat alone as usual, speaking to no one. Over and over, I carefully wiped a small circle on my window so that I could watch outside. The bus stopped, waiting for an accident to be cleared. The driver, Mrs. Foster, was particularly tense that day and had yelled at several kids who had been standing up in their seats. As I sat quietly, I saw a little cat on the other side of the road. It was all wet and didn’t seem to know where to go. I wanted to help the cat, but the bus driver would never allow me off the bus. I would get into big trouble for trying to rescue a cat across a busy, rainy street. I also thought that if I pointed out the miserable cat, the other kids would probably think I was strange. I couldn’t bear that. My window was cloudy again, and when I wiped the window clear, I could see the cat was now struggling in running water and shaking. I saw absolute terror in its dark, round eyes. I felt like I was drowning along with the little cat, tears rolling down my cheeks. I wanted to rush off the bus without asking for permission to save the cat. But I also pictured the other kids staring at me. I sat still, unable to act. The bus began to move forward. I could see the cat panicked. I glanced around, but no one else seemed to have noticed. I hadn’t even realized that I was standing up. When Mrs. Foster yelled at me to sit down, I was shocked. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “No one is to leave this bus!” Mrs. Foster said seriously, rushing into the rain. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Passage 5 （2023-2024学年高二下·浙江宁波·期末） It was Mar 8, 1970. Henry, the paperboy, finished delivering his newspapers on Maple Street. He was to meet the chief editor of the newspaper The Gazette. “Maybe I’d get a longer route,” he smiled. “Hello, Henry. Wow! Strong handshake!” The chief editor shook hands with Henry. “Thanks. It’s from rolling and delivering all those newspapers.” “So, about the newspapers ……” the editor paused. Henry’s smile faded. “We’re closing shop. Last July, the whole world saw the moon landing on TV —— live. Television is how people get their news today. Local newspapers are the first to close.” He shrugged. “Um, no! It’s sad. People won’t get their neighborhood news anymore,” said Henry. The editor nodded and sighed. Then, they waved goodbye. A week later, Henry wondered if his old customers on Maple Street missed The Gazette as much as he did. He started out in the morning on his old route with a notebook. First stop: No.26. Mr. Grady answered when asked, “I sure miss the days of reading the weeks’ happenings in The Gazette. By the way, I have a pile of comics (漫画) from The Gazette. Think someone would want them?” “Maybe. I’ll ask around.” Henry took a note in his notebook. He stopped at No. 27. Mrs. Burke was busy feeding her three babies. Henry suggested, “You should hire a babysitter.” “Definitely! I was going to put an ad in The Gazette, but …… Know any neighbor with experience?” Mr. Simon was at No.28, carrying his guitar. “Hey, Henry. My band is having a concert in the park next Friday. Tell all your friends.” As Henry made more notes, an idea flashed across his mind: maybe he could create a newsletter (简报) for the neighborhood. But how would he print it? He headed to the library and found the librarian. Seconds later, in front of a mimeograph machine (滚筒油印机), the librarian turned a handle and a printed sheet rolled out. “Will mimeographed copies work?” she asked. 注意： 1.续写词数应为 150 左右; 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 “Perfect,” Henry was confident to carry out his plan. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The neighbors on Maple Street were amazed at the newsletter.. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Passage 6 （2023-2024学年高二下·安徽阜阳·期末） Nancy is used to getting up early every day. She is a young mother. By seven, she has already eaten breakfast, had a cup of coffee, washed the dishes, taken her shower, and put on her make-up. Then, it’s time to do the housework. One early Saturday morning, when she was washing her son’s vacuum bottle (保温瓶), she felt upset. After having been used for long, the bottle was in poor condition. It was high time that she should buy a new one for her kid Bill, but her budget was limited. She had to decide that she would buy a new one sometime later. Complaining wasn’t how she would normally choose to start the day, especially with the sun shining. To cheer up and continue the day a bit more optimistically, she left the housework for later and set out with her little kid Bill for their morning walk on the beach a little earlier than usual. The local shops hadn’t opened yet. It was quiet outside; there were few people around. Walking through the downtown area, something on the pavement caught her attention. From a distance, it appeared to be a package of some sort. They walked over and Nancy picked it up. Upon examination, it turned out to be a brown paper bag. The downtown had nine blocks with stores. Grocery stores, furniture shops, cake shops, banks, bookstores, home-goods stores, clothing shops, and other businesses lined the street. Looking around, Nancy found none of them had been open for business. It was too early. Nancy knew all this indicated that the object had most likely been purchased by someone the evening or day before. Since it was near the road, Nancy guessed someone must have dropped it, probably while loading other bags into a car. Nancy looked inside the bag for more information. After opening it, she found there was a small handbag. Inside the bag there were many cards. Among them there was the owner’s business card, which showed the owner’s name and phone number. Besides, there was a box in the brown bag. “What may be in the box?” Nancy thought to herself. 注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。 She checked it, surprised to find there was a new vacuum bottle for kids in it. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Based on the information on the business card, Nancy made up her mind to call the owner. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Passage 7 （2023-2024学年高二下·福建厦门·期末） I had booked the flights in somewhat of a hurry with just a carry-on bag, thinking 7 kgs was enough for a 3-day trip to Taupo. I thought I’d given myself enough time to get to the airport, however, as often was the case, I was running late and had to pack my bag with little time left. Confused about what to carry, I stuffed all the clothes in my little bag, taking no notice of the weight. Thirty minutes before the flight, I was waiting at my terminal (航站楼) in the airport and couldn’t stop smiling. I was too excited to go on a much-needed trip. A little while later, I heard an announcement “Passengers flying to Taupo on Flight NZ5091 are requested to weigh your cabin luggage and collect your tag”. I stood in the line waiting for my turn, clueless about how much my bag would weigh, deep inside hoping not over the weight limit. When it was my turn, I placed my bag on the weighing scale and whoaaaa!! It was 9.4 kgs. I asked the flight attendant if I could buy $20 extra luggage allowance (行李费) as shown on the app but I was too late for it. Instead, I was asked to pay an additional fee of $65. I either had to pay or leave something away to bring it down to 7 kgs. I asked the attendant whether they would give my stuff back to me if I returned 3 days later and surprisingly I was told I wouldn’t get it back. To me, a bad luggage experience had the power to completely sour a trip. With no other alternatives, I decided to give up some of my stuff. Unsettled, annoyed, disappointed! As I started removing the items, I saw a lady approaching me. It looked like she had heard the whole thing. She sat down next to me. “Are you OK? I should be able to help you.” She said. 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。 I looked up, surprised, and saw her pointing at her bag. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ While I was worried whether I could get my stuff back, the plane landed. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Passage 8 （2023-2024学年高二下·山东日照·期末） Regardless of the weather or the distance, Paul Wilson would make sure low-income students in his neighborhood arrived at their college classes on time. A retired engineer、76-year-old Wilson had been offering free rides to college students for the past eight years. Since no first had started volunteering his car to the young people. Wilson had covered an astonishing 64,000 miles, and had countless pleasant and often humorous conversation with the students he transported to and from school. The students who he'd driven had go ne on to become physicians, teachers and engineers, but what they'd also got out of their time in school was finding a role model and a friend in Wilson. Some students even called him “Grandpa”. Tina Stern received rides from Wilson for all her four years in college, and the trips meant much more to her than just free transportation. “It's not just a ride; you're not just sitting there in awkward silence or with your headphones on.” Stern said. “He asks you questions and actually remembers the answers, so the next time you ride with him, he'll check on those things.” Wilson often went beyond to ensure the welfare and safety of the students. If they had problems with registration, Wilson was there to assist them. If they ran out of certain daily necessities, Wilson would drive to the nearest store and purchase what was needed. For many students, riding with Wilson had allowed them to complete their education—but according to Wilson, he benefited just as much from the experience. “I just love driving, and I love these kids,” Wilson said. “It's such a privilege to be a part of these kids' lives, getting to know them-and hearing their stories." One day, Stern came across Wilson and his wife in the hospital, where she knew Wilson was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease(阿尔兹海默症). 注意： （1）续写词数应为150左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 “He isn't what he used to be,” his wife told Stem. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Stern and other students volunteered to help Wilson. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Passage 9 （2023-2024学年高二下·湖北十堰·期末） This is a story about an act of kindness that I did, which in turn changed my life in a way. I used to teach in a university with a master’s degree. In my country, it was better to have a PhD for career advancement, and my qualifications needed to be improved. So I telephoned Professor Smith for help. I had heard that he was a good doctoral supervisor in the university, but I hadn’t met him. I tried to call him once, but to my disappointment, he said he was a little busy at that time and that he would contact me later. One day, I was driving home from the university when I saw an accident at the side of the road. The two cars collided (碰撞), but fortunately the drivers were not injured. They argued with each other about the accident and became annoyed. Then I stopped my car to see if they might need my help. “Calm down, gentlemen. What’s the matter?” I approached them and said. “It’s just a minor scratch (划痕). There were some disagreements when we tried to work things out privately. I think he is asking for a little too much,” one driver said to me. I learned that he didn’t have enough money on hand to pay for the damage. Understanding the situation, I offered to help. I paid the amount needed to settle the matter. A troublesome matter turned into a peaceful resolution with my involvement. When the driver offered to exchange our business cards, I agreed. “It was so kind of you to reach out. I’ll repay your money tomorrow,” he said. “Forget it. It’s just a small thing,” I responded. Finally, we said goodbye to each other. However, I didn’t expect my kind behavior would really bring me good luck. When I went back home, I happened to see the driver’s business card. I was surprised to find that the driver I had helped was Professor Smith who I wanted to turn to for help. I confidently decided to call him again the next day to make an appointment. 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。 Unexpectedly, early the next morning, my phone rang. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ That afternoon, I met Professor Smith in his office. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Passage 10 （2023-2024学年高二下·湖南郴州·期末） Jacob had always admired firefighters. Their bravery and dedication to saving lives inspired him. He dreamed of becoming one himself someday. One evening, as he was walking home from his part-time job at the local grocery store, he noticed smoke billowing (涌出) from a house down the street. Without thinking twice, he ran towards the house. As he got closer, he could hear the crackling of flames and the faint sound of someone calling for help. Jacob’s heart raced. He knew he had to act fast. He pulled out his phone and dialed 911, giving them the address and details. Then, he took a deep breath and decided to go inside. Jacob pushed the front door and opened it with his shoulder. The thick smoke made it hard to see, but he could make out the shape of a woman at the top of the stairs. “Help! My daughter is upstairs! ” she cried. Jacob covered his mouth with his sleeve as he made his way up the stairs. The heat was intense, and the smoke stung (刺痛) his eyes, but he pressed on. He found the little girl hiding under her bed. “It’s okay,” he said, “I’m here to help you.” He gently pulled her out and carried her down the stairs. As they reached the bottom, the firefighters arrived. Jacob handed the girl to her mother, who hugged him tightly, tears streaming down her face. “Thank you, you saved my daughter’s life.” Jacob stayed with the family until the firefighters declared the house safe. He watched as they worked tirelessly to put out the fire and ensure it didn’t spread to neighboring homes. The mother and daughter were taken to the hospital for a check-up, but they would be okay. As Jacob walked home that night, he couldn’t shake the feeling of pride and responsibility that had settled over him. He had faced a dangerous situation and had made a difference.     Over the next few days, news of Jacob’s bravery spread throughout the community, and even astonished the mayor. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为 150左右； 2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Weeks later, Jacob received a letter in the mail. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Jacob stood proudly in front of his community, receiving the award for bravery. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ( 地 城 考点 03 人与动植物 / 环境保护 ) Passage 1 （2023-2024学年高二下·河南洛阳·期末） I remember wondering if we should even be friends when I found out that my new friend Karina did not share my opinions about some stuff. It was hard to imagine disagreeing with her about anything, because when we first met, we got along so great. It was as if we’d known each other forever. Whenever we got to pick a partner at camp, we picked each other. Whenever we had a break, we hung out together. And the more time we spent together, the more we realized how amazingly alike we were. We both had two lovely cats. We both liked baking extra-creative cookies. But then something happened. The tent camp was next to a piece of beautiful land that had a bunch of giant old trees on it. Whenever it was nice out, we’d get to eat our lunch at picnic tables that were right by some of those trees. “Whoa!” said Karina one day. “Look at the millions of holes all the way up and down this trunk.” “That’s amazing,” I said. “A special kind of woodpecker (啄木鸟)makes those holes to store acorns (橡子).” “Pretty cool! ”said our counselor, Miguel. “Now, let’s all be sure to keep this magical forest as clean and perfect. Don’t forget to put your trash and recyclables in the bins.” And that’s when things got complicated. “Hey,” said our friend LeVar. “Have you guys heard that shopping-mall rumor (传闻)? They want to cut down a bunch of those trees to make room for a shopping center.” “That’s terrible!” I said. “We have to stop that.” “I disagree,” said Karina. “My parents said the shopping center would make new jobs for people.” “But think of all the birds and squirrels that would lose their homes!” I said. “I want people to have jobs, but not if it means cutting down trees.” “Don’t you think people’s jobs are more important than trees?” Karina asked. “Can’t we figure out how to make jobs without destroying nature?” I answered. “You know,” Karina said, super seriously, “maybe we’re not quite as alike as we thought.” I sighed sadly. 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。 Maybe two people with opposite points of view just aren’t meant to be friends, I was thinking. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ We ended up having much more fun at the tent camp. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Passage 2 （2023-2024学年高二下·广东惠州·期末） In a small town nestled in the heart of a green valley, there lived two friends,Alex and Ben.They grew up playing by the banks of the crystal-clear River Jade,which flowed through their village, providing them with a source of joy. After school,they would catch fish or swim in it,adding color and fun to their life. When they were in middle school,however,they started to lose the eagerness to play in the river. The once crystal-clear water was now dirty and smelly with garbage such as bottles and plastic bags floating on its surface, and the fish that once swam lively here seemed to be gone.They really got upset about it. Nothing changed until one day Alex attended a lecture on protecting the earth from being polluted in the school. He was shocked to see the terrible pollution caused by human's activities and got to appreciate the importance of protecting the earth. After the lecture,Alex walked home with a heavy heart, concerned about the huge amount of annoying rubbish in the river.Suddenly an idea flashed across his mind. He rushed to Ben's home and couldn't wait to share it with Ben. Later,they went to the riverbank together. “Our river is sick,” said Alex in a worried tone, “We need to find a way to heal it.” “Yes,”said Ben in agreement. “It's our responsibility to protect the hometown river. What can we do?” Alex suggested eagerly, “We should clean up the garbage from the riverbanks at weekends.” Ben nodded thoughtfully and said, “That is a good idea. But it is impossible for only two of us to remove so much garbage. Besides, the villagers may throw garbage into the river again and again.” “You're right! Maybe we need more helpers and also need to educate more people about the importance of keeping our river clean and encourage them to make a change.” Finally,they both decided that something must be done before it was too late. Quickly Alex and Ben went home and began planning. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The next day, they put up the posters in and around the village. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Passage 3 （2023-2024学年高二下·河北张家口·期末） In the heart of the Arctic Fox Observatory, Lily, a young and spirited girl, watched her brother Alex softly fondling (抚摸) a fox curled up in his arms like pets. As children of the observatory’s researchers, they were no strangers to those joyful Arctic creatures and often saw them happily leaping up and down, digging holes in the snow for warmth, and chasing after their prey (猎物). Of the two, Alex seemed to be more attracted to those furry balls and formed a particularly strong bond with these lovely friends. “We’re not small kids, Alex. It’s high time we matured and stopped treating there search foxes like pets,” Lily said. Alex, said, in disagreement, “But they seem to enjoy my fondling and respond to me!” Smiling softly, Lily jokingly called him “fox charmer”. But Alex just smiled and turned blind eyes to it. Suddenly, an urgent alarm set off, followed by flashing red lights, indicating there were troubles. Rushing to see what was happening, they discovered the surroundings were colder than ever, with frost beginning to form on the wall. Never had Lily seen such a sight within the Observatory. “The heating system must have failed,” she exclaimed in disbelief. Wasting no time, Lily sent their parents a message, who were doing fieldwork outside. Now, it was up to Lily and Alex to face the extreme cold themselves and survive the extreme cold until help arrived. As time went by, their bodies began to shake uncontrollably. “We must do something or we'll freeze to death!” Lily cried loudly in desperation. With panic setting in, Alex’s eyes noticed that the pack of foxes huddled together in the snow just now began to dig a snow hole. In a moment of inspiration, he remembered how the foxes would dig deep into the snow to insulate (隔绝) themselves from the extreme cold, creating a warm environment beneath the frozen Arctic land. 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。 “I’ve got an idea to keep us warm!” Alex smiled and comforted his sister. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ After more than two hours, their parents returned with assistance. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Passage 4 （2023-2024学年高二下·江苏常州·期末） One of my first nights on call started by responding to a message on my phone, and then I arrived at the animal hospital hurriedly. I had been working as a veterinary (兽医的) nurse at a university hospital for only nine months. My job included assisting doctors in performing operations on animals. And I was already familiar with the basic operation procedure: preparing operation tools, giving anesthesia (麻醉), positioning the animal on the operation table, cleaning the injured part, and at last, attaching the steel plate to the broken bone. On this particular night, the only information given was an emergency that needed my immediate attention. I was calm, yet anxious as I headed to the hospital. Shortly after arriving at the hospital, I found that two doctors and another nurse had just arrived. They were checking the patient in a stall (牲畜棚) near the operation room. I entered the stall, surprised to find there stood a tiny horse. Obviously, she lived outside all year round. Her entire body was covered with caked-on mud. She looked normal. The only thing out of place was the unnatural angle at which she held her right back leg, which was injured. As I came closer, I realized she was shaking and sweating, even though the night was cool. As I approached, I heard her family talking to her, their voices quiet and serious. “It’s okay, Doro. We love you. Doctors will fix you right up, ”said a small child. Her name was Daisy and the horse was 28-year-old with a broken leg. For a horse, such an injury usually means the death sentence. And Doro’s age was against her. Her family included Mom, Dad, Daisy and her twin brothers, who were as worried as the little girl about the seriousness of the horse’s condition. Looking wide-eyed and frightened, Daisy turned to her father and asked, “Daddy, you won’t let Doro die, will you? ”That look in her eyes struck everyone’s heart. I knew we would be working all night to save Doro. Soon, we anxiously prepared for the operation. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150个左右； 2. 请按如下格式作答。 I rushed into Central Supply, the area where all our operation tools were kept. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “Doro has woken up and now you can see her. Come!” I cheerfully told the family. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Passage 5 （2023-2024学年高二下·浙江丽水·期末） Jennifer worked with her mother in their vegetable garden every day. The produce from their garden was sold at the farmer's market. This is how they made their living. Jennifer often pretended the plants she tended were beautiful tulips, like Mrs. Talia’s prize flowers. “Foolish girl!” her mother scolded.  “Flowers can't be eaten! Tend to the vegetables. That's our living.” Jennifer knew her mother was right. The only person in the village who made money selling flowers was Mrs. Talia. She grew tulips and sold them to local flower shops. Every year she won first prize at the Tulip Festival. Other contestants whispered that Mrs. Talia used magic to grow her tulips. How else could she win first prize twenty years in a row? Jennifer envied Mrs. Talia. If she could sell flowers like Mrs. Talia, she would be able to buy things for her mother. But tulips were expensive to start, and Jennifer could only dream about growing them. One day, Jennifer visited Mrs. Talia to see her flowers. Mrs. Talia was inspecting her tulips when she arrived. The garden of flowers springing up thrilled Jennifer. Mrs. Talia shattered her daydream. “Spying on me again!”Mrs. Talia frowned. Jennifer took a deep breath and explained she came only to see her flowers, hoping to grow such beautiful tulips and win a prize at the festival like her. “You! Win a prize growing flowers?”Mrs. Talia chuckled and told Jennifer the secret to growing prize tulips had been passed down to her from past generations of her family. Mrs. Talia patted her shoulder and said sticking to vegetables was a better choice for her. Mrs. Talia returned to her gardening, ignoring the sad look on Jennifer’s face. Then she pulled up what looked like a weed. “What's that?” Jennifer asked. Mrs. Talia said it was only a shabby plant and then threw it over the fence into the field beside the garden. Jennifer smiled and had an idea. She bowed farewell to Mrs. Talia and went out of the garden gate. Jennifer looked down at the discarded plant on the village path and glanced back. Mrs. Talia was busy minding her prize tulips. Jennifer quickly bent over and picked up the plant before rushing home. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为 150 左右; 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Jennifer wondered what she should do with her plant. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Jennifer got up on festival morning. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Passage 6 （2023-2024学年高二下·山东滨州·期末） One day, Bart decided he wanted to get a dog. So he and his parents drove to the local animal shelter. There were two dogs that Bart liked. But he finally picked one named Scruffy. Scruffy looked exactly like his name—he was small, naughty with hair going in all directions. He just wanted to play and run around all the time. Bart’s parents did not like Scruffy at all. Scruffy was too energetic for them. The other dog, called Lady, was a very pretty and quiet dog. Since his parents insisted, he agreed to adopt Lady but not Scruffy. Back home, Lady slept in Bart’s room that night and the next night, too. Bart liked having her near him. He started to love that sweet dog. On the third day, tragedy struck. For no apparent reason, Lady quietly died in her sleep. Bart felt heartbroken. The next morning, after they had laid Lady to rest, Bart said, “Mom, Dad, I really liked the other dog, Scruffy. I know he liked me, too. Can’t we go back and get him?” His parents told him to forget Scruffy because three days had gone by, and it would be too late. “Too late? Too late for what?” he asked. “There are so many animal-lovers coming to the shelter, and if it were too late, Scruffy might have been adopted by someone else.” replied his father. “What?” exclaimed Bart, not wanting to hear the answer. “But let’s go back anyway. Maybe we can find Scruffy again.” So Bart’s parents drove him back to the shelter. When Dad parked the car, the three of them entered the shelter and directly went to the wire cage that had held Scruffy days before, only to find it was empty! “Scruffy is gone! Mom, Dad, he’s gone! Why?”, shouted Bart in great despair. At that moment, a gentle voice came from a young woman, “Can I help you, folks?” “Yes, I want the dog that was here, in this cage. The dog is gone. I want that dog. Where’s the dog?” asked Bart anxiously. “Oh, sorry to tell you he has been adopted by an old man already.” replied the woman. 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。 Disappointed, Bart determined to find Scruffy back, though. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Moved by the kind kid, the old man decided to hand Scruffy to him. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Passage 7 （2023-2024学年高二下·河南许昌·期末） Lenny worked as a man collecting rubbish of neighborhoods. One day, he was busy with his work. During it, he also tried to look for a toy that he could send to her daughter Janet as a birthday gift. After a long time, he failed to find a good enough toy. “How could I let my daughter down for the second year?” Lenny thought sadly. He was standing among the rubbish. Suddenly, he heard an animal’s sound. It was a little dog, which had been hiding under a big wood board, looking Lenny straight in the eye. “Hi! Where’s your mom?” Lenny asked and picked up the dog, looking around for any sign of another dog. At the same time, his co-worker Joe waited in the garbage truck. “Lenny, just leave it alone. We’re running late. You don’t want to lose this job, do you?” Joe reminded. His friend was right. He couldn’t afford to lose this job. He needed to pay for Janet’s medical bills. Janet suffered from special epilepsy (癫痫) every few weeks. Every time, the sudden attack of the disease would cause Janet to fall on the ground with painful convulsions (抽搐) . Lenny thought about putting the dog back down for a second. But he couldn’t let the poor little creature in his arms go. He looked around once again and carried him along. He wanted to save the dog and planned to give it to Janet. When he arrived home, little Janet asked, “Dad! What’s in this box? ” Lenny was silent, worrying she’d dislike it. Unexpectedly, when Janet opened the box, she said excitedly, “Oh, a little dog. ” This dog was an unusual type of dog. It could pick up on early signs of an upcoming attack of epilepsy. Then, it would bark (吠叫) , warning the owner about it. Then, people could rush in time to prepare everything necessary to treat and calm the convulsions that were about to happen to the patient. Not knowing that special, natural ability of the dog, Lenny and Janet lifted the little creature together. 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。 Then, Janet happily put her arms around the dog. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “Does the dog worsen Janet’s disease?” Lenny wondered and rushed to the hospital. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Passage 8 （2023-2024学年高二下·广东东莞·期末） Running Water It was a hot summer evening in July, and I had accepted an invitation from my friend John to visit him and his family on their farm. The family showed me around their farm, home to about thirty black and white Holstein cows. The fields were quiet and peaceful on this lazy Sunday afternoon. The creek, a small river, which poured down out of the mountains, sparkled in the sunlight as it ran through their green land. Now it was evening, and I listened with curiosity as they told me that one of their cows would give birth to a calf (a baby cow) out in the field. I was very interested in seeing the birth of the new calf, and really wanted to stay. On my way out the door I heard John’s father yelling something crazily from the field. The family became very excited and everyone ran out to see what was happening. We could see their dad down by the riverside of the creek. Apparently the mother cow had wandered away from the cattle and slipped down the muddy riverside of the creek into the cold rushing water. The riverside was so high that the tractor (拖拉机) was needed to pull her out. We all ran through the field to the creek while one of John’s brothers raced to the barn (谷仓) to get the tractor. As we reached the creek we saw the poor cow had gone below the water, which was up to her neck, with the cold water rushing around her. By now there was some panic because the tractor that was needed to pull the cow out was very slow. And it still had some distance to cover from the barn to the creek. Suddenly one of the girls yelled out, “The calf is coming. Someone has to jump in and help! ”It had been a hot day, but by now the family had changed into jeans for the evening. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 As the only one still wearing shorts, I was chosen to jump in! _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Now our next major concern was trying to get the calf warmed up. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Passage 9 （2023-2024学年高二下·广东深圳·期末） The sudden awakening to a rumbling sound was initially mistaken for thunder, but the unmistakable sensation of the ground trembling beneath you quickly dispelled that notion. Realizing you were in the midst of an earthquake, a natural disaster you had only heard tales of, your heart began to race with the urgency of the situation. The room around you was in a violent dance, each object seemingly alive with chaotic motion. You fought against the tremors to maintain your balance, knowing that swift action was crucial for your safety. With determination, you rose from your bed, navigating the unpredictable terrain towards the door. Exiting your dwelling, you were met with a scene of pandemonium. The earth’s relentless shaking was accompanied by the ominous sounds of structures succumbing to the force, their collapse echoing through the air. People’s panicked screams and cries for help filled the atmosphere, a testament to the chaos that had been unleashed. Guided by prior knowledge that doorways can offer relative safety during seismic events, you sought refuge in the nearest one. As you huddled there, the fear was palpable, the ground’s continuous shaking a stark reminder of nature’s raw power. Time seemed to stretch, each second an eternity, until finally, the earth settled. Cautiously, you emerged from your makeshift shelter, surveying the devastation that the earthquake had wrought. The once-standing edifices now lay in ruins, and in the distance, fires danced, casting an eerie glow over the landscape. Recalling the survival kit stored in your vehicle, you made your way to the parking lot, hoping it would provide the tools and supplies necessary for immediate needs. Upon arrival, however, you were confronted with a harsh reality: your car, a symbol of escape and independence, was now a victim of the disaster, crushed under the weight of debris from a neighboring structure. Alone but not defeated, you resolved to remain composed and think with clarity. Scanning your surroundings, you spotted a group of individuals huddled together for comfort and support. Joining them, you found a sense of community in the shared experience, a testament to the human spirit’s resilience in the face of adversity. 注意： (1)续写词数应为150个左右； (2)请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Together, we worked to find a safe place to take shelter. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Eventually, after a few days, help arrived, and we were brought to safety. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Passage 10 （2023-2024学年高二下·河北石家庄·期末） The Mango Tree—A Friend of All It was a usual cheerful and playful day for Dorothy. The only difference was that her family had shifted to a new apartment. Although she had been in the new house just two days, Dorothy had already started liking her new home very much, not only because of the spacious rooms, but also because of a large mango tree which had lovingly extended its branches across the balcony of her house. The mango tree not only gave a beautiful view but also served as a home for a large number of birds and small animals. Dorothy’s mother was also fond of plants and had kept many potted plants in the balcony. A week passed by. On a Sunday morning, Dorothy was awakened by a loud noise in her neighbourhood. She ran towards the balcony and, to her surprise, found some people chopping (砍) off the beloved mango tree. She ran up to her mother and explained the matter. Dorothy and her mother looked down from the balcony. They saw the women under the guidance of Mr. Denver, cutting the mango tree down. Mr. Denver was the resident of the ground floor apartment. He said angrily, “Look, I am getting this job done under my expense. This tree is blocking my view. I cannot see my car properly because of this annoying tree.” Dorothy and her mother understood that there was no point in having an argument with Mr. Denver. From then on, Dorothy tried all possible ways to take her revenge (报复) against Mr. Denver for cutting her beloved mango tree. She did many tricks such as sticking the gum on his call ng bell, pouring sugar in his balcony to attractants, jumping on the floor to create noise, etc. Days passed by. One morning, as Dorothy was helping her mother water the potted plants kept in the balcony, she couldn’t take here yes away from the fresh green leaves coming from the injured mango tree. Dorothy couldn’t hold her excitement and started jumping with delight. 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。      Several days later, Dorothy’s parents decided to invite Mr. Denver and his family for dinner. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________      Mr. Denver received Dorothy’s mother’s gift warmly with a smile. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________$$