湖南省常宁市2024-2025学年高一下学期期末监测24级直升班英语试题卷

常宁市2025年上学期期末监测24级直升班试题卷 英语 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在试卷上无效。 3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力 （共两节，满分30分） 第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例: How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是 答案C。 1. What kind of ice cream does the man want? A. A chocolate one. B. An orange one. C. A coffee one. 2. What kind of music did Billy usually listen to last year? A. Classical music. B. Rock. C. Jazz. 3. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Strangers. B. Friends. C. Relatives. 4. How much did the coat cost? A 500 yuan. B. 400 yuan. C. 200 yuan. 5. What will the man probably do next? A. Go to the hospital. B. Drink some water. C. Mail some letters. 第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a hotel. B. In a gym. C. In a restaurant. 7. What will the man be able to see from the window? A. The pool. B. The town square. C. The sea. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题 8. What are the speakers talking about? A. Memories of childhood. B. Methods of starting business. C. Experience about taking care of a kid. 9. Why didn’t the woman get paid? A. She quitted soon. B. She didn’t work hard. C. She didn’t ask for payment. 10. What was difficult for the woman? A. Getting the kid to sleep. B. Playing with the kid. C. Feeding the kid. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题 11. How many times has the man tried rock climbing? A. Once. B. Twice. C. Three times. 12. What does the woman think about rock climbing now? A. Scary. B. Exciting. C. Boring. 13. Why does the man go to the gym? A. To train for rock climbing. B. To live a busier life. C. To be healthier. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题 14. What does the man ask Ellie to do? A. Clear up the leaves. B. Wash the dishes. C. Clean the car. 15. Why did the man increase the pay for Ellie? A. To encourage her to work. B. To know her secret. C. To cheer her up. 16. What does Ellie want to do? A. Prepare a gift for her mother. B. Get some spending money. C. Save up for a new car. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题 17. Who is Mark? A. A professor. B. A photographer. C. A tour guide. 18. What is the Lakeside Castle used as now? A. A park. B. A museum. C. A restaurant. 19. Which destination is the oldest? A. The Tiger Tower. B. The Green Man Hall. C. The Lakeside Castle. 20. What will the visitors do in Green Man Hall? A. Climb a tower. B. Visit a prince. C. Have lunch. 第二部分 阅读 （共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Summer Highlights in London Summer is a time for making memories, so make the most of it with our selection of things to do in London. Big Fun Art Adventure Owls(猫头鹰) are coming to Haringey this summer. No, not the flying kind, but 30 giant sculptures of the bird, all painted in bright colours and designs. These new feathered friends are all part of the fundraising event for critically ill elderly patients, Big Fun Art Adventure,which is creating a walkable route of art across the area. You can sponsor an owl to help with fundraising efforts. Festival Of Fairytales What happens in our gardens — and in nature generally — is its own form of magic and, this summer, the Garden Museum will highlight that fact in its Festival Of Fairytales (Aug. 11).The one-day event is sure to inspire the imagination of young minds with everything from creative arts workshops, live storytelling and theatrical performances. Fancy dress is encouraged, but optional. Buckingham Palace Summer Opening Every summer London’s most famous house opens for tours with an accompanying exhibition. Buckingham Palace has 775 rooms, but only 19 of them, the State Rooms, are open to the public. These are the grand spaces, where the King hosts receptions and entertains guests. Be prepared for airport-style security. Cameras are banned inside the State Rooms. Food and drink is a no-no, too. Six Day London London is the birthplace of the Six Day Series, so it’s a pretty big deal when it comes back each year. Over the six days cyclists from all over the world come to compete on a track in various races, a typical example being the ‘Madison’. During this cyclists ride in teams of two, relay style, to see who can gain the most laps and take the title. 1. What is the main purpose of Big Fun Art Adventure? A. To have fun. B. To popularize arts. C. To protect animals. D. To raise money for charity. 2. Which of the events doesn’t allow taking photos? A Six Day London. B. Festival Of Fairytales. C. Big Fun Art Adventure. D. Buckingham Palace Summer Opening. 3. What do we know about the ‘Madison’? A. It’s a stadium. B. It’s a team name. C. It’s a type of bike races. D. It’s a prize for winners. B At 75 years of age, Keith Dobell enjoys the opportunity to “give back”, spending several days a week breaking a sweat maintaining and improving Brixworth Country Park, over 20 km of the Brampton Valley Way and Martin Moore Wood in Northamptonshire. The work is physical— involving cutting back overgrown vegetation and dangerous overhanging trees, through to repairing pathways— but rewarding. “Personally, I enjoy the exercise, friendship and frequent contact with visitors,” Keith said. “Our team of volunteers from the Friends of Brampton Valley Way and Brixworth Country Park are a great bunch. The team of 12 consists mainly of elderly people but we have had a recent and welcome injection of younger members.” “Keeping the bushes under control helps the young trees to get more light, and removing unwanted plants and exposing the ground encourages wildflowers such as bluebells and primroses, increasing their foothold. I think the wildlife has benefited as the habitat improves. We have some valuable flowers growing in secret spots.” “On some days, the weather conditions are wonderful, but other times it can be pretty muddy, cold and unpleasant. On the worst of days we manage to find jobs inside maintaining tools, building nest boxes and signs. One difficult job is cleaning the areas on the hills next to the old train path on Brampton Valley Way. It's great for people who are good at climbing hills, but not so much for older folks like us. We managed to win grant funding to buy battery-powered equipment. Manual (手工的) work is all very well but mechanical help is a blessing.” “There is nothing extraordinary about our work other than the pleasure it gives us, but the appreciation we get from the public makes it worthwhile. I will simply continue to enjoy my days cutting back bushes and digging out old pipes until my arms and legs object too much.” 4. What does Keith mainly do in Brixworth Country Park? A. Maintain and improve the park. B. Provide assistance to visitors. C. Plant new trees and flowers. D. Manage the park's finances. 5. How does Keith describe his team of volunteers? A. They work only on weekends. B. They are all young and energetic. C. They are paid employees of the park. D. They are a diverse group with varying ages. 6 What effect does keeping the bushes under control have on the wildlife? A. It increases the amount of insects. B. It provides more light for young trees. C. It discourages the growth of wildflowers. D. It improves the habitat for unwanted plants. 7. What did Keith think of his job? A. Frustrating. B. Rewarding. C. Complicated. D. Effortless. C “Sating from now on, to be healthy, I will NOT eat any snacks besides granola bars (燕麦棒),” is what I told myself yesterday, and yet here I am today chewing a Chocopie. I’m aware that I’m breaking my own promise to myself. Instead of eating this, I should be working out or something. But the thing is, chocolate is too good at this moment for me to refuse it! As I type this, I’m experiencing what’s called instant gratification — the desire to experience pleasure or fulfillment without delaying it for a future benefit. Essentially, when you want it, you get it. Instant gratification is also the exact opposite of what we’re taught to do-delayed gratification: deciding to put off satisfying our current want to gain something better in the future. We’ve all encountered instant gratification before. Should I sleep in or wake up early to work out? When I get home, should I rest and watch TV first or get started on my homework? All humans have the tendency to seek pleasure and avoid pain, which is a basic but fundamental concept known as the pleasure principle. Originally coined by Sigmund Freud, it clearly states that all humans are driven, to some extent, by pleasure. Constantly seeking quick pleasure may bring subsequent troubles. However pleasant not doing your homework may seem pleasant right now, it only results in pleasure plagued by guilt and last-minute panicking late at night. An inability to resist instant gratification may result in underachieving in the long term and failure to meet certain goals. Instant gratification, however, is not necessarily a bad thing. You don’t always have to say no to things you want at that moment, and it’s good to treat yourself when you need it. In other words, times where you “treat yourself” are only valuable in combination with delayed gratification. While my Chocopie may taste good now, it’ll taste even better if I only eat it after I’ve worked out or done something healthy. 8. How does the author introduce the topic? A. By making a contrast. B. By giving a definition. C. By citing a personal case. D. By listing detailed problems. 9. Which of the following is an example of instant gratification? A. Purchasing items regardless of budgets. B. Exercising regularly for long-term health. C. Limiting time on social media platforms. D. Finishing homework before watching TV. 10. What does the underlined word “plagued” in paragraph 5 probably mean? A. Reminded. B. Highlighted. C. Introduced. D. Bothered. 11. What may the author agree with? A. Delayed gratification is pointless. B. Instant gratification should be prioritized. C. Enjoying the moment brings in endless pleasure. D. Instant treats paired with delayed gratification are sweeter. D Artificial intelligence (AI) has demonstrated competence across various sectors, but matching human creativity remains hard to achieve. However, companies like StoryFit are using AI in a much novel way. Initially, Monica Landers, founder and CEO of StoryFit, used AI technology to aid publishers in narrowing down their “slush piles (手稿集合)” to a shortlist of promising books. However, StoryFit found the publishing industry’s growth potential insufficient and targeted the film industry instead. Consequently, it has become the force behind several successful films and TV series in recent years. Primarily, StoryFit analyzes a script’s marketability, assessing where a story fits with the audience and how each storytelling element resonates. The film industry is high-risk, with considerable investments required before generating returns. StoryFit provides data on whether those risks are likely to be fruitful. StoryFit’s AI technology checks character traits (特点) to evaluate audience responses, determining how heroic or relatable a main character might be. This information allows creative professionals to identify potential character imbalances. As film lovers, the StoryFit team often applies their technology to beloved TV series. Story Fit analyzes audience connections to the storyline, offering insights into aspects such as the audience’s emotional journey throughout an episode or the impact of a favorite character’s departure. The company also reports on plot inconsistencies, such as characters behaving inconsistently with their established traits or disappearing from the storyline. Nevertheless, Landers emphasizes that their role is to draw insights from the data rather than comment on the script. She stated, “You have people whose whole careers are based on making those decisions. But we can be a technology voice that helps them to shine a light on what’s happening or not happening in the script.” Using AI technology like StoryFit in the film industry demonstrates artificial intelligence’s potential to enhance storytelling. As the technology advances, its impact on the film industry will only grow, paving the way for more engaging and resonant cinematic experiences. 12. What caused StoryFit to shift its focus from publishing to films? A. The financial difficulties. B. The restricted growth prospect. C. The decreasing customer base. D. The insufficient AI competence. 13. What is StoryFit able to do according to Paragraph 3? A. Evaluate scripts’ potential for success. B. Rewrite scripts for a wider audience. C. Identify potential character imbalance. D. Determine the amount of investment. 14. According to Landers, what is Story Fit’s role in script analysis? A. A decision-maker. B. A content developer. C. A marketing specialist. D. A data-driven consultant. 15. Which is the best title for the text? A. The Rise of AI in Creative Industries B. Balancing Creativity and Technology in Film C. StoryFit: Revolutionizing Script Analysis D. StoryFit: Transforming Audience Engagement 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Choosing the best diet for you can often seem as complex as rocket science. It requires a major commitment of time, effort, willpower and in some cases, money. ____16____ Below, experts walk you through the process of picking the diet that best meets your unique goals and needs. Assessing your individual goals and any specific health concerns is an important step of choosing the right diet for your health and lifestyle. ____17____ You can reflect how they made you feel, both physically and mentally. Meanwhile, you should also take your present eating habits into account. Which positive habits do you already have and wish to continue? Starting a diet can be driven by a range of motivating factors. ____18____ You will, however, probably picture weight loss as the driving one, because of the repeated marketing from the weight-loss industry. New diet foods are continually introduced, often promising quick and easy results. But finding a diet that’s right for you is more than weight loss. ____19____They encourage the consumption of whole or minimally processed foods, which include a variety of fruits and vegetables, quality protein, whole grains and healthy fats. They emphasise limiting added sugars and salt. They allow flexibility so that families can eat together or you can go out to dinner without worrying about what to eat. Change won’t happen overnight, and your diet is only one component of a balanced and sustainable approach to long-term lifestyle changes. ____20____ Rapid and extreme changes may be difficult to sustain and could have negative effects as a result. A. How does a diet work? B. But where do you begin? C. Trying something new can be realistic. D. The first thing to consider is to take a look at your past diets. E. Setting realistic expectations needs to allow for gradual adaptation. F. What good diets have in common is that they are all about balance. G. They include weight loss, disease prevention and saving money and the like. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） I once worked in the remote but beautiful countryside. All farm work can, in my experience, ____21____ a person to develop a Spartan (斯巴达式的) spirit. From the age of eight, I had to contribute my share of ____22____ along with my parents and two elder brothers. On the hottest summer days when the air ____23____ flowed, I knelt in a paddy field (稻田) with my knees deep in mud. The bugs and worms in the water ____24____ into my skin, and the sun burned upon my ____25____ back. Sweat streamed down; if a drop ran into the eyes, it would ____26____ tears. So I always kept my face as low as possible. I told myself, “Be ____27____!” If my parents and brothers could go on taking it, so could I. ____28____ I pulled myself together and dragged myself forward. I learned not to be afraid of difficulties and the meaning of “you reap (收获) what you ____29____”. “Judge a man not by his face, but by his ____30____,” my mother used to say. The land is ____31____, as long as you are willing to work on it. When the wind blew and the rice plants moved like ____32____ in the sea, breathtakingly beautiful, a deep sense of satisfaction ____33____ in me. Although later I went into academic research, I shall always remember what working in the paddy fields taught me: ____34____ your feet firmly on the ground, never give up and you will be ____35____. 21. A. remind B. warn C. require D. train 22. A. wealth B. luck C. labour D. wisdom 23. A. gently B. hardly C. heavily D. usually 24. A. climbed B. bit C. cut D. fell 25. A. arched B. broad C. strong D. straightened 26. A. hold B. produce C. drop D. replace 27. A. quick B. proud C. quiet D. patient 28. A. Slowly B. Slightly C. Safely D. Sadly 29. A. pick B. find C. sow D. wish 30. A. fields B. books C. neighbours D. clothes 31. A. affordable B. acceptable C. dependable D. livable 32. A. boats B. weeds C. fishes D. waves 33. A. welled up B. broke up C. cooled off D. held off 34. A. drag B. kick C. plant D. lift 35. A. promoted B. educated C. comforted D. rewarded 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Decorated with patterns like the butterfly that symbolize love and liveliness, Miao embroidery (刺绣)is not only China’s Intangible Culture Heritage (ICH) (非物质文化遗产) embroidery style, but also ____36____ (serve) as an artful expression of the Miao people’s cultural beliefs and daily life. In fact, Miao embroidery is even ____37____ (diverse) than many other traditional embroidery styles. Taking the Leishan Miao embroidery as an example, the cultural symbolism behind it is ____38____ earned its recognition as a national-level ICH item in 2006．A key pattern in the Leishan Miao embroidery is the combination of “butterfly, gourd (葫芦), bird and petal”, which originates from a legendary Miao tale in ____39____ birds rescue a child who has fallen into a gourd. Nowadays, this particular pattern can still ____40____ (see) on children’s clothing, symbolizing blessings of health. Unlike some traditional embroideries that focus on realism, Miao embroidery is ____41____ (remarkable) characterized by a combination of abstract imagery and familiar patterns. In the “yin and yang fish” pattern, for instance, the two fish ____42____ (represent) male and female in Miao embroidery express wishes for a happy ____43____ (marry). Therefore, this pattern often appears on Miao wedding dress, usually designed by the bride. Miao people also use animal patterns such as phoenix, dragon and the sun ____44____ (convey) the meaning of happiness or reveal their respect for nature as well as their longing _____45_____ harmony. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你的外国好友Jim将来中国参加暑期交换生项目，他希望你推荐几款实用的手机应用程序（app）。请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括： （1）推荐的app； （2）推荐的理由。 注意： （1）写作词数应为80个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Jim, Glad to hear that you’ll come to China for an exchange programme this summer! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 When I was around nine years old, I realized my family often struggled with money. It wasn’t difficult to notice — sometimes our refrigerator was packed with food, while other times it stayed almost empty. I understood raising four children alone was challenging for my mom and her budget, but Christmas made me truly grasp how difficult things really were. One winter evening before Christmas, Mom told us in a sad voice, “I’m afraid there won’t be Christmas this year. Santa (圣诞老人) feels terrible, and he can’t make any gifts right now.” We stared at her, surprised. No Christmas? That sounded impossible! Although I had started to doubt Santa was real, my five-year-old brother Ryan still believed completely. If Mom said Santa couldn’t provide gifts, it really meant she couldn’t. The thought of no gifts under the tree left us feeling hopeless, although Mom said she would try asking Santa to change his mind. My sisters and I moved through daily routines like robots — attending school, doing housework, finishing homework, eating, then sleeping. Only Ryan remained cheerful, too young to understand our family’s sadness. As Christmas drew nearer, we decorated our Christmas tree as usual in the living room despite our low spirits. On Christmas Eve, we went to bed with heavy hearts, expecting no special morning. Then in the early morning, Ryan’s excited shouts woke me. He kept jumping around our small apartment, shouting, “Santa came! Santa came! He really came!” 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。 I rushed into the living room, feeling shocked at what I saw. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Suddenly I noticed the silver necklace (项链) around Mom’s neck was gone! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 常宁市2025年上学期期末监测24级直升班试题卷 英语 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在试卷上无效。 3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力 （共两节，满分30分） 第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例: How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是 答案C。 1. What kind of ice cream does the man want? A. A chocolate one. B. An orange one. C. A coffee one. 2. What kind of music did Billy usually listen to last year? A. Classical music. B. Rock. C. Jazz. 3. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Strangers. B. Friends. C. Relatives. 4. How much did the coat cost? A. 500 yuan. B. 400 yuan. C. 200 yuan. 5. What will the man probably do next? A Go to the hospital. B. Drink some water. C. Mail some letters. 第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a hotel. B. In a gym. C. In a restaurant. 7. What will the man be able to see from the window? A. The pool. B. The town square. C. The sea. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题 8. What are the speakers talking about? A. Memories of childhood. B. Methods of starting business. C. Experience about taking care of a kid. 9. Why didn’t the woman get paid? A. She quitted soon. B. She didn’t work hard. C. She didn’t ask for payment. 10. What was difficult for the woman? A. Getting the kid to sleep. B. Playing with the kid. C. Feeding the kid. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题 11. How many times has the man tried rock climbing? A. Once. B. Twice. C. Three times. 12. What does the woman think about rock climbing now? A. Scary. B. Exciting. C. Boring. 13. Why does the man go to the gym? A. To train for rock climbing. B. To live a busier life. C. To be healthier. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题 14. What does the man ask Ellie to do? A. Clear up the leaves. B. Wash the dishes. C. Clean the car. 15 Why did the man increase the pay for Ellie? A. To encourage her to work. B. To know her secret. C. To cheer her up. 16. What does Ellie want to do? A. Prepare a gift for her mother. B. Get some spending money. C. Save up for a new car. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题 17. Who is Mark? A. A professor. B. A photographer. C. A tour guide. 18. What is the Lakeside Castle used as now? A. A park. B. A museum. C. A restaurant. 19. Which destination is the oldest? A. The Tiger Tower. B. The Green Man Hall. C. The Lakeside Castle. 20. What will the visitors do in Green Man Hall? A. Climb a tower. B. Visit a prince. C. Have lunch. 第二部分 阅读 （共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A 【1~3题答案】 【答案】1. D 2. D 3. C B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. A 5. D 6. B 7. B C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. C 9. A 10. D 11. D D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. B 13. A 14. D 15. C 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 【16~20题答案】 【答案】16. B 17. D 18. G 19. F 20. E 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. D 22. C 23. B 24. B 25. A 26. B 27. D 28. A 29. C 30. A 31. C 32. D 33. A 34. C 35. D 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 【36~45题答案】 【答案】36. serves 37. more diverse 38. what 39. which 40. be seen 41. remarkably 42. representing 43. marriage 44. to convey 45. for 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 【46题答案】 【答案】Dear Jim, Glad to hear that you’ll come to China for an exchange programme this summer! To help you enjoy your time here, I’d like to share some must-have apps. WeChat is a top priority. Beyond texting, it’s widely used for mobile payments, covering everything from shopping, dining to public transportation. Another great app is Meituan, which helps you find the best restaurants, cafes, and attractions based on user reviews. Lastly, I highly recommend Youdao Dictionary, a fantastic app for translating and learning Chinese. I hope these apps will help you fit in quickly and that you will have an unforgettable experience in China! Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 【47题答案】 【答案】One possible version: I rushed into the living room, feeling shocked at what I saw. Under the Christmas tree lay several beautifully wrapped gifts, shining in the soft morning light. My sisters stood frozen, their eyes wide with disbelief, while Ryan danced around the tree, holding a toy truck tightly in his arms, laughing like it was the happiest day of his life. And there by the window, Mom stood quietly, with her face lighting up with a happy smile. For a moment, I stared at the gifts, wondering how the magic had happened. Suddenly I noticed the silver necklace (项链) around Mom’ s neck was gone! It was then that I understood everything — she had sold the treasured necklace Grandma had given her, which she had never taken off, just to bring us Christmas joy. Tears filled my eyes as I rushed to hug Mom. “Thank you, Mom,” I whispered. She held me tightly and said softly, “Merry Christmas, my dear.” In my eyes, the gifts were not just toys — they were symbols of Mom’s love. That Christmas, I learned true magic didn’t come from Santa. It came from a mother’s heart. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$