山西省高二卓越大联考2025-2026学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题

高二英语试题 注意事项： 1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在本试题相应的位置。 2. 全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在本试题上无效。 3. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B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，将答案用0.5mm黑色笔迹签字笔写在答题卡上。 4. 考试结束后，将本试题和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5个小题；每小题1.5分，共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C。 1. What will the man probably do next? A. Make a phone call. B. Deal with an email. C. Visit the woman. 2. How does the woman feel about the movie? A. It’s exciting. B. It’s educational. C. It’s confusing. 3. Where does the conversation most probably take place? A. In a library. B. In a bookstore. C. In a classroom. 4. What time is it now? A. 7:15. B. 7:00. C. 7:45. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A weekend plan. B. A sports game. C. A weather report. 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. Why is the man calling? A. To change an order. B. To complain about service. C. To ask for delivery information. 7. What is the man’s order number? A. JS2038. B. JS3028. C. JS3082. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What did the boy forget? A. His lunch box. B. His science book. C. His sports shoes. 9. What will the woman do this afternoon? A. Go to the boy’s school. B. Have a meeting. C. See a doctor. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Interviewer and interviewee. 11. What does the man think of the project? A. Demanding. B. Interesting. C. Boring. 12. When will they meet to discuss the project? A. On Tuesday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Thursday. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. Where does the man want to go? A. The City Museum. B. The Central Park. C. The History Library. 14. How long does it take to walk there? A. About 5 minutes. B. About 10 minutes. C. About 15 minutes. 15. Which bus can the man take? A. Bus No. 5. B. Bus No. 12. C. Bus No. 20. 16. Where can the man have a meal? A. Near the bus stop. B. In a large shopping mall. C. In a great garden. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the speaker mainly introducing? A. School rules. B. A new club. C. A weekend trip. 18. Who is the activity mainly for? A. Art lovers. B. Music fans. C. Sports players. 19. When will the first meeting be held? A. This Friday. B. This Saturday. C. Next Monday. 20. What should students do if they want to join? A. Talk to Mr. John. B. Pay a small fee. C. Send an email. 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 As the name suggests, a 15-minute city is an urban planning model where everything we need in our daily life can be accessed within a 15-minute walk or bike ride. The following are some examples of 15-minute cities. Melbourne, Australia Melbourne, Australia’s fastest-growing city, is working to ensure it continues to meet the needs of its communities and futureproof its services and facilities. This won’t be without its challenges. Melbourne is one of the largest cities by land area in the world, and one that has already well-established city facilities that will need to be improved and updated. Shanghai, China It’s not just in the West and Australia that the governments and cities have committed to the fifteen-minute model. Shanghai became the first Chinese city to adopt this urban planning approach, in an attempt to fight its fast growth. By 2035, the city plans to have 99% of public service facilities accessible within 15 minutes’ walking distance, and 90% of green space accessible within five minutes. Milan, Italy Milan is often regarded as the model for how to put this planning model into practice, alongside Paris and Barcelona. According to research by Nature Cities, a “universal framework for 15-minute cities”, residents can expect a journey of less than 10 minutes to access their needs in the majority of the city. Barcelona, Spain Barcelona is viewed by many as the model for a 15-minute city. Work is already underway to improve its walkways and cycle lanes, and digital twins — digital replicas (复制) of systems and environments — are being used to help simulate how planning and structure changes will impact the city. 1. What challenge does Melbourne face when building a 15-minute city? A. Limiting its city population. B. Updating its city facilities. C. Locating itself on water area. D. Rebuilding a sense of community. 2. Why does Shanghai commit to the 15-minute model? A. To increase its green space. B. To encourage citizens to do walking. C. To try to cope with its rapid spreading. D. To compete with other international cities. 3. What do Milan and Barcelona have in common in building a 15-minute city? A. They value environmental protection. B. They set good examples for other cities. C. More advanced walkways are being built. D. Residents can explore them in 10 minutes. B For many, Olympic success is defined by gold, silver, and bronze. But author Doug Levy challenges that idea in his new book, Hero Redefined: Profiles of Olympic Athletes Under the Radar. Levy, who grew up on both the East and West Coasts, understands the power of different perspectives. His book, released on Jan. 28, profiles thirteen Olympic athletes from six continents, sharing their battles against injury, adversity (逆境) and even other factors. His research focused on competitors who didn’t necessarily win medals but demonstrated extraordinary courage, resilience, and sportsmanship. “I’ve always loved the Olympics,” Levy said. “But I’ve felt we only get part of the picture of what truly happens. We focus so much on the medalists — who absolutely deserve it — that we miss the deeper, often more heroic journeys happening behind the scenes.” Among the featured stories is that of Manteo Mitchell, who finished his relay race despite breaking his leg halfway, and Gabriela Andersen Schiess and John Stephen Akhwari, whose determination carried them to the finish line in marathons against all odds. The book also explores the broader impact of the Olympics, with two additional chapters dedicated to the efforts behind bringing and restoring Olympic venues. It also challenges traditional definitions of heroism, urging readers to reconsider what it means to be a true role model. “True heroes don’t seek attention or applause,” Levy said. “They just do what they believe is right, whether it’s on the Olympic stage or in everyday life — like teachers, healthcare workers, and delivery drivers who kept the world running during the pandemic.” Levy acknowledged that some readers may question his choice of athletes, but he hopes the book inspires people to look beyond medals when considering an athlete’s legacy. As the Paris 2024 Olympics fade into memory and the world looks ahead to the 2026 Winter Games, Hero Redefined offers a fresh perspective on what it truly means to compete on the world’s biggest stage. For more information, visit http://www.authordouglevy.com. 4. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about? A. Levy’s insight of Olympic spirit. B. The release of Levy’s latest book. C. Levy’s life experience in America. D. The traditional description of medalists. 5. Why does the author mention the athletes in Paragraph 3? A. To define a concept. B. To share some hints. C. To lead in a new topic. D. To introduce some examples. 6. What does the underlined word “acknowledged” in Paragraph 5 mean? A. Admitted. B. Suspected. C. Promised. D. Realized. 7. Where is the text probably taken from? A. A science magazine. B. A travel blog. C. A sports ad. D. An online newspaper. C A new study gives “funny or die” a whole new meaning. Published in April in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine, the research found that women with a strong sense of humor tend to live longer — even when they get sick, especially from heart disease or infections. For men, having a joyful personality also helped protect against infections. Norwegian researchers followed 53,556 women and men over 15 years. They wanted to see if a sense of humor could affect how long people live. The team used a detailed questionnaire to measure different parts of humor — like how people think, socialize, and feel about funny situations. They then looked at deaths from several diseases, including heart disease, infections, cancer, and lung disease. The results showed that women who scored high in the “thinking” part of humor had: ·A 48% lower risk of dying from any cause, ·A 73% lower risk of dying from heart disease, ·And an 83% lower risk of dying from infections. For men, the benefit was only seen in infections — those with high humor scores had a 74% lower risk of dying from them. Researchers think this difference between men and women might be because men’s sense of humor slightly decreased as they got older. Also, the social and emotional parts of humor didn’t show any clear effect on how long people lived. According to Sven Svebak, a professor who co-authored the study, the thinking part of humor is a stable personality trait (特性). It affects how people understand everyday events. This can help reduce social conflicts and stress and prevent stress hormones like cortisol(皮质醇) from rising too much. When cortisol stays high for a long time, it weakens the immune system. Although genes partly decide our sense of humor, it’s also shaped by life experiences. Svebak says children who don’t see adults using humor to deal with problems may not use it themselves when they grow up. But don’t worry if your childhood wasn’t filled with laughter — studies show it’s never too late to learn to laugh at life’s absurdities (荒谬). 8. How did the researchers carry out their study? A. By assigning tasks. B. By doing an interview. C. By doing field research. D. By designing questions. 9. Which part of humor has clearly affected people’s life according to the study? A. The social part. B. The cultural part. C. The thinking part. D. The emotional part. 10. What can be inferred about our sense of humor according to Svebak? A. Genes alone play a key role. B. It can be acquired when we grow up. C. It must be developed since childhood. D. It is rarely shaped by life experiences. 11. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Laugh Lots, Live Longer B. Art of Growing Young C. The Best Medicine for Us D. Be Funny or Die Young D We often have a strong desire to feel listened to and understood. And when we don’t feel like our point-of-view is being heard, we can quickly become lonely, sad, frustrated, or even angry. This is one of the biggest contributors to conflict in our relationships and society as a whole. A recent study published in the journal of Experimental Social Psychology looked into this phenomenon. They studied the tension between Palestinians and Israelis, as well as Mexican immigrants and white Arizonians. What they found was that when individuals were given a chance to share their stories and experiences with people from the other side, it helped improve their attitude about the “opposing group”. This effect was even stronger when it was a member of the “disempowered group” being heard by someone from the “dominant (主导的) group”. Disempowered groups often feel like their voice isn’t being heard. They think their values and needs aren’t being considered, and whether in real cases or tests, this can cause anger toward the more dominant group, who often has more of a stronghold over public debate. However, when the dominant group makes an effort to hear things from another point-of-view, the disempowered group begins to feel that their values and needs are being listened to. This can be a great starting point for easing conflict and tension. There has been a lot of research showing the positive benefits of perspective-taking in our relationships. This is one of the first studies to show that “perspective giving” — the opportunity to share our experiences with others — can be just as helpful in building stronger relationships. However, researchers don’t recommend that the disempowered group does all the talking. Instead, they believe that this is evidence that each group should have an equal opportunity to share their viewpoints. When we don’t have chances to express ourselves, it can often lead to negative consequences for everyone involved. Being heard is important to both ourselves and others. It’s a part of healthy communication, and it leads to solutions we won’t find if we just ignore one another. 12. What phenomenon does the author point out in Paragraph 1? A. We can easily form our own point-of-view. B. Conflict often occurs in our daily relationships. C. We often fail to bring our feelings under control. D Our relationship will be hurt when we feel ignored. 13. How did the researchers draw their conclusion in terms of conflict and tension? A. By making assumptions. B. By surveying public opinions. C. By studying decades of historical records. D. By conducting experiments and observations. 14. Which can be helpful in strengthening relationships according to the study? A Having a debate in public. B. Doing all the talking to be heard. C. Getting a chance to share viewpoints. D. Forcing views of one’s own on others. 15. What is the passage mainly about? A. The power of being heard. B. Some tips about winning respect. C. The importance of voicing your attitude. D. The suggestions on how to communicate. 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。 Tips to Help You See the Bright Side of Life If you struggle to see the bright side of life, you’re not alone — many people struggle to look past life’s negative moments to see the more positive aspects of their situations. ____16____. Consider these following tips to better do it-even when doing so feels difficult! ____17____ The first step is to be grateful. Spend some time each day practicing gratitude. When you’re being grateful, you’re actively acknowledging everything good and positive in your life. It’s easier to see the bright side of things when you call it out by name. Surround yourself with positive people in positive environments Don’t bond with negative people and environments. ____18____. It’ll help you adopt a “brighter side” attitude of your own. Celebrate all your wins in life — even the small ones Be good to yourself by celebrating all your wins — even the smaller ones! When you give yourself affirming words of encouragement, congratulations, and kindness, you are making it much easier to adopt a “brighter side” attitude about yourself, your life, and the world around you. ____19____. Practice learning from mistakes, failures, and challenges It’s easy to let life’s tough times “get you down”. ____20____. A great way to do this is by choosing to learn from your various mistakes, failures, and challenges. By turning your tough times into learning opportunities, you are forcing yourself to see the brighter side of the entire situation. A. Make gratitude a daily habit B. Engage in lots of positive self-talk C. Develop a problem-solving mindset instead D. You must learn how to get back up again, though E. Build this culture of positivity in yourself by being celebratory F. Actually, learning to focus on the bright side of life is essential G. Instead, spend more time and energy with positive people and places 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） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Sophie had been having a tough time. She was working two jobs, ____21____ making ends meet. Every day felt like a ____22____, and she had begun to lose hope that things would ever get ____23____. One rainy afternoon, Sophie was sitting in her favorite cafe, trying to ____24____ her breath between shifts. She tasted her coffee, staring out the window, and was lost in her thoughts. Her life felt like it was ____25____. As she stood to ____26____, something caught her eye. A small envelope was under her cup. ____27____, she picked it up and opened it. Inside was a ____28____. It was short, but it held something ____29____: “You are stronger than you think. Keep going. You’re not alone.” No name. No signature. _____30_____ those simple words. At first, Sophie thought it was a _____31_____. Maybe someone had dropped it by accident. But then she _____32_____ that the note wasn’t a mistake at all. It was meant for her. She sat back down, her heart _____33_____ lighter. For the first time in weeks, Sophie felt seen. Someone out there, a _____34_____ stranger, had recognized her struggle and taken a moment to offer her a little _____35_____. She really appreciated it and it could go a long way. 21. A. easily B. entirely C. barely D. gently 22. A. struggle B. holiday C. chocolate D. gift 23. A. worse B. better C. bigger D. heavier 24. A. lose B. control C. save D. catch 25. A. falling apart B. touching down C. taking off D. closing in 26. A. entertain B. leave C. play D. cook 27. A. Excited B. Frightened C. Amused D. Surprised 28. A. chart B. bill C. note D. chapter 29. A. powerful B. amazing C. boring D. enthusiastic 30. A. Still B. Just C. Even D. Thus 31. A. joke B. trick C. mistake D. shame 32. A. imagined B. heard C. dreamed D. realized 33. A. suddenly B. slowly C. merely D. rarely 34. A. familiar B. complete C. talkative D. busy 35. A. money B. leisure C. nutrition D. hope 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。 From the summer of 2024 to the summer of 2025, Shanghai Museum staged the landmark exhibition “On Top of the Pyramid: The Civilization of Ancient Egypt”. ____36____ (display) 788 rare historical items, the 13-month event drew an impressive 2.78 million visitors. The exhibition presented over 400 newly unearthed objects, highlighting the rich ____37____ (fruit) of recent China-Egypt joint archaeological (考古的) projects. In recent years, China and Egypt have ____38____ (steady) deepened their teamwork. Yan Haiying, professor of history at Peking University, said that China and Egypt, both countries with rich ancient civilizations, stand ____39____ mirrors to one another. Research between the two great countries not only deepens understanding, but also ____40____ (enrich) each side’s sense of identity and historical self-awareness. “The exhibition of ancient Egyptian civilization has made a cultural wave in China. In the past, Egypt-themed shows ____41____ (stage) in the West mainly for profit. This time, however, Shanghai Museum achieved ____42____ major breakthrough, taking the lead in organizing independently and working hand in hand with Egyptian counterparts. Without the joint effort of China and Egypt, these relics (文物) could never ____43____ (come) to China,” Yan said. Ancient China and Egypt, ____44____ were both nourished by great rivers, shared striking features as agrarian civilizations (农耕文明). Each emphasized the idea of harmony between heaven and humanity, and sought a unified national order with humans living in balance with nature. “Understanding one’s past is the key to developing one’s cultural confidence. China and Egypt should work together ____45____(safeguard) their shared historical and cultural heritage, enhance the protection and transmission of cultural relics, and jointly preserve the collective memory of history,” Yan said. 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，英语课上，外教Tim要求你们写一篇有关名人传记的读书报告，而你因病请假未能上课，请你给外教写封邮件，内容包括： 1. 询问具体报告要求； 2. 截止日期。 注意： （1）写作词数为80个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Tim, I hope this email finds you well. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 My daughter, Sarah, had just graduated from university, and my husband and I were thrilled to host a party in her honor. We invited a mix of our friends and her own, wanting to celebrate this milestone with everyone who mattered. I had spent days preparing all of her favorite foods, while my husband’s task was to be the master of ceremonies and ensure the mood was light and joyful. The house was filled with laughter and conversation. Everything seemed to be going perfectly. There was, however, one thing I hadn’t fully planned for: my father, a man of few but weighty words. He had never quite approved of Sarah’s choice to study art history. He believed a “practical degree” was the only path to success. My plan was to have my husband give a short, heartfelt toast (祝酒), avoiding any possible embarrassment. I had even gently reminded my father beforehand that this was a day for celebration, not debate. He had simply grunted (嘟哝) in response, which I took as agreement. The toast was going beautifully. My husband was speaking about Sarah’s passion and determination when my father, glass in hand, stood up unexpectedly. “I’d like to add something,” he announced. My heart sank. What followed was a long speech about “the real world” and “finding a proper job”, which cast a visible shadow over Sarah’s face. The joyful atmosphere in the room grew tense and quiet. It was a deeply uncomfortable moment. I couldn’t let him ruin Sarah’s achievement, yet I didn’t want to publicly embarrass my elderly father. I quickly stepped in, thanked him, and guided the conversation back to the cake. He sat down, unhappy, and spent the rest of the party in stony silence. He left soon after without saying a proper goodbye. 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。 A week went by, and I hadn’t heard from him. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Instead of another phone call, I decided to bridge the gap differently. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 高二英语试题 注意事项： 1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在本试题相应的位置。 2. 全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在本试题上无效。 3. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B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，将答案用0.5mm黑色笔迹签字笔写在答题卡上。 4. 考试结束后，将本试题和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5个小题；每小题1.5分，共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C。 1. What will the man probably do next? A. Make a phone call. B. Deal with an email. C. Visit the woman. 2. How does the woman feel about the movie? A. It’s exciting. B. It’s educational. C. It’s confusing. 3. Where does the conversation most probably take place? A. In a library. B. In a bookstore. C. In a classroom. 4 What time is it now? A. 7:15. B. 7:00. C. 7:45. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A weekend plan. B. A sports game. C. A weather report. 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. Why is the man calling? A. To change an order. B To complain about service. C. To ask for delivery information. 7. What is the man’s order number? A. JS2038. B. JS3028. C. JS3082. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What did the boy forget? A. His lunch box. B. His science book. C. His sports shoes. 9. What will the woman do this afternoon? A. Go to the boy’s school. B. Have a meeting. C. See a doctor. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Interviewer and interviewee. 11. What does the man think of the project? A. Demanding. B. Interesting. C. Boring. 12. When will they meet to discuss the project? A. On Tuesday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Thursday. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. Where does the man want to go? A. The City Museum. B. The Central Park. C. The History Library. 14. How long does it take to walk there? A. About 5 minutes. B. About 10 minutes. C. About 15 minutes. 15. Which bus can the man take? A Bus No. 5. B. Bus No. 12. C. Bus No. 20. 16. Where can the man have a meal? A. Near the bus stop. B. In a large shopping mall. C. In a great garden. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the speaker mainly introducing? A. School rules. B. A new club. C. A weekend trip. 18. Who is the activity mainly for? A. Art lovers. B. Music fans. C. Sports players. 19. When will the first meeting be held? A. This Friday. B. This Saturday. C. Next Monday. 20. What should students do if they want to join? A. Talk to Mr. John. B. Pay a small fee. C. Send an email. 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. B 2. C 3. B B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. A 5. D 6. A 7. D C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. D 9. C 10. B 11. A D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. D 13. D 14. C 15. A 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. F 17. A 18. G 19. E 20. D 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） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. C 22. A 23. B 24. D 25. A 26. B 27. D 28. C 29. A 30. B 31. C 32. D 33. A 34. B 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. Displaying 37. fruits 38. steadily 39. as 40. enriches 41. were staged 42. a 43. have come 44. which 45. to safeguard 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】One possible version: Dear Tim, I hope this email finds you well. I’m sorry I missed your English class because I was sick. I heard that you asked us to write a book report about a famous person’s biography. I’m not sure about the specific requirements. Could you tell me what aspects we should focus on, like the person’s achievements, personality or the challenges they faced? Also, I wonder if there are any particular books we should choose from. Another thing is the deadline. When should we hand in the report? I hope it won’t be too soon as I need some time to prepare. Thank you for your understanding and help! Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 【47题答案】 【答案】One possible version: A week went by, and I hadn’t heard from him. I called, hoping to smooth things over, but his reply was curt: “I see where I’m not wanted.” I was stunned. From my perspective, I had protected my daughter on her special day. However, over the next few days, my initial defensiveness gave way to reflection. His awkward speech, I realized, wasn’t meant to hurt Sarah, but was his clumsy way of expressing concern for her future. Instead of another phone call, I decided to bridge the gap differently. The following weekend, I took Sarah to visit him at his home. She spent the next hour walking him through her research on art preservation, explaining how it combined her love for art with valuable historical science — a truly practical application. As he slowly turned the pages of her work, his stern expression softened into one of genuine interest. Then, he did something he rarely did — he apologized. “I’m sorry Sarah. I am proud of you.” Sometimes, the most important toasts are the unspoken ones of forgiveness and the quiet willingness to see each other in a new light. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $