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单元过关检测卷(一) [Unit 1]
(满分:120分 时间:100分钟)
第一部分 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
Women are such amazing beings and if you need a bit of inspiration to keep going, here are stories of inspiring women who made a mark on history!
Jane Austen(1775-1817)
She wrote about what life was like during the late 1700s and early 1800s through the books Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, and Emma.These books were released within just four years of each other.Two other books, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion, were published after she died.Her face is now on the new £10 note, reminding us every day how much her books have affected us all.
Florence Nightingale(1820-1910)
She was born into a wealthy family, which disapproved of her entering the nursing profession.After receiving a letter from the Secretary of War who asked her to put together a team and look after British soldiers during the Crimean War, she moved to London.This was the first time that women were allowed to serve in the army.She went home as a hero and even received a thankyou letter from Queen Victoria.She left a legacy in healthcare in the war.
Marie Curie(1867-1934)
One of the most famous scientists of all time comes in the form of Marie Curie.Together with her fellow scientist and husband Pierre, she made amazing work on their discoveries.In 1903, they received a Nobel Prize.She won another Nobel Prize in 1911, the first woman to do so.The Curies were the pair who made discoveries on radioactivity, which paved the way for the creation of Xrays.
Mother Teresa(1910-1997)
In September 2016, Mother Teresa was announced to be named as a Saint, which she deserves after her devotion to helping people in poverty.In 1929, she traveled to India and dedicated her whole life to helping poor people, especially in the Indian city of Kolkata.She received the Nobel Prize in 1979 and canceled the big dinner celebration.She then suggested giving all of the money to the poor people in Kolkata.
[语篇解读]本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四位历史上杰出的女性,她们在文学、医疗、科学和慈善领域的贡献激励了无数人。
1.Why is the £10 note mentioned in the text?
A.To increase readers' interest in Jane Austen.
B.To show the value of Jane Austen's face.
C.To make more people know about Jane Austen.
D.To highlight the recognition and impact of Jane Austen's works.
解析:选D。推理判断题。根据Jane Austen部分中最后一句话“她的头像现在出现在新版10英镑纸币上,每天都在提醒我们,她的书对我们所有人产生了多大的影响。”可推断出,作者提到10英镑的钞票是为了强调对Jane Austen作品的认可度和她作品的影响力。故选D。
2.Who made a mark on nursing?
A.Jane Austen. B.Florence Nightingale.
C.Marie Curie. D.Mother Teresa.
解析:选B。细节理解题。根据Florence Nightingale部分的描述可知Florence Nightingale在Crimean War中带领护理团队照顾英国士兵,开创了女性在军队中服务的先例,并在护理领域留下了重要遗产。因此,她在护理领域留下了深刻的印记。故选B。
3.What did Marie Curie and Mother Teresa have in common?
A.They won the Nobel Prize.
B.They served in the army.
C.They gave all their belongings away.
D.They worked for the poor.
解析:选A。细节理解题。Marie Curie和Mother Teresa的共同点是她们都获得了诺贝尔奖。Marie Curie在1903年和1911年两次获得诺贝尔奖,而Mother Teresa在1979年获得诺贝尔和平奖。故选A。
B
(2025·安徽蚌埠高二上期末)We were standing at the top of a church tower.I saw twisting streets leading to the square.“See, my dear,” Father said gently.“There is more than one way to the square.”
Father's words always guided me.Dreaming of becoming a fashion designer, I came to Paris, but without luck.Then one day I met a friend wearing a beautiful sweater.“What an interesting stitch!” I cried.“It was done by Mrs.Vidian,” my friend explained.“She learned the stitch in Armenia, her native country.” Suddenly I had a daring idea.Why not design, make and sell my own clothes?
I drew a butterfly pattern and asked Mrs.Vidian to knit it into a sweater.It proved a success.A New York store wanted 40 sweaters to be ready in two weeks.I accepted the order.My happiness disappeared, however, when Mrs.Vidian told me it took her almost a week to knit one sweater.
I was crushed.Then I remembered father's words.There must be other Armenian women in Paris who mastered the special stitch.Then I searched for any Armenians living in Paris.At last I tracked down several.Two weeks later, the first shipment was on its way to the United States!
From that day on orders poured in.Then came another test.As I was busy getting ready to show my winter fashions, the sewing girls were called out on strike.Where was the way out this time? I wondered and worried.Then it dawned on me.
I worked hurriedly.And right on time, my show took place.Some coats had no sleeves; some were only patterns made of heavy cotton cloth, but on these I attached material to show what colors and textures the clothes would have when they were finished.What a show! Once again father's words helped me.
[语篇解读]本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了父亲说过的“通往广场的路不止一条”这句话一直指引着作者,帮助作者一次次渡过难关。
4.What problem did the writer face after accepting the order?
A.It was impossible for Vidian to meet the deadline.
B.The sewing girls were called out on strike.
C.She found it hard to track Armenians living in Paris.
D.There was a shortage of suitable cloth.
解析:选A。细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“My happiness disappeared, however, when Mrs.Vidian told me it took her almost a week to knit one sweater.”可知,作者在接受订单后,Vidian表示不可能在最后期限前完成任务。故选A。
5.What do the underlined words “the first shipment” refer to in Paragraph 4?
A.Raw materials. B.More orders.
C.The forty sweaters. D.The special stitch.
解析:选C。推理判断题。根据第三段中的“A New York store wanted 40 sweaters to be ready in two weeks.I accepted the order.”以及画线部分上文“Then I searched for any Armenians living in Paris.At last I tracked down several.”可知,作者找了几个住在巴黎的亚美尼亚人来完成这四十件毛衣。故画线部分指的是“四十件毛衣”。故选C。
6.How did the writer deal with the show problem?
A.She put off the show.
B.She showed the clothes unfinished.
C.She employed more sewing girls.
D.She completed the clothes in a hurry.
解析:选B。细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Some coats had no sleeves; some were only patterns made of heavy cotton cloth, but on these I attached material to show what colors and textures the clothes would have when they were finished.”可知,作者通过展示未完成的衣服处理展示问题。故选B。
7.Which of the following might the writer agree with?
A.Practice makes perfect.
B.Like father, like son.
C.Easier said than done.
D.All roads lead to Rome.
解析:选D。推理判断题。根据第一段并结合文章主要讲述了父亲说过的“通往广场的路不止一条”这句话一直指引着作者,帮助作者一次次渡过难关可推知,作者认同“条条大路通罗马”。故选D。
C
(2025·浙江金华高二上期末)Imagine a potter (陶工), sitting quietly on a small chair, holding soft clay (黏土) in his hands, sculpting it as he spins the pottery wheel.The clay's fate is completely in the potter's hands.A skilled potter would turn it into a beautiful container but the same clay, when handed to a green hand, may be ruined.
Just as the potter shapes clay into containers, our lives are shaped by the hands of our surroundings—the people we meet, the places we go, each conversation and every experience shape us into who we are.
Jim Rohn once said, “You are the average of the top 5 people you spend your most time with.” Now think about the company you keep—the ones who share your joys, wipe tears away and share your dreams.Every part of you is nothing but their average.
Back in middle school, most of my classmates didn't quite match my level of intellect (智力).More often than not, I stood out from them; although it felt really satisfying, it somehow lacked the challenge I desired.It wasn't until I started high school that I found what I was searching for.
High school did feel frightening at first.I found myself surrounded by brighter, wiser and prettier faces than I ever imagined.I felt inadequate compared to them, but it was in that discomfort that I found growth.
To grow, you got to be with people who stand out in areas where you fall short, those who inspire you to learn and improve.Just as tough competition pushes athletes to stand out, great people bring out the best in you.So, find your people, people who'll inspire and uplift you, who have qualities you want.They wouldn't simply hand you success but force you to lift yourself higher and higher.
But if negativity surrounds you, don't expect positive changes in your life.If you're always with people who see nothing but reasons why things can't be done, then that will also become your reality.
[语篇解读]本文是一篇议论文。本文通过对陶工和黏土的比喻,讲述了环境对我们成长的塑造作用,强调要与激励我们进步的人相处,从而实现自我提升。
8.What does the author compare our surroundings to?
A.The potter. B.The clay.
C.The pottery wheel. D.The container.
解析:选A。细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Just as the potter shapes clay into containers, our lives are shaped by the hands of our surroundings...”可知,作者将我们的环境比作陶工,环境对我们的成长起到塑造作用。故选A。
9.Which of the following best describes the author's high school?
A.Dull. B.Painful.
C.Rewarding. D.Thrilling.
解析:选C。推理判断题。根据第五段中的“I felt inadequate compared to them, but it was in that discomfort that I found growth.”可知,可以用“rewarding”(回报丰厚的、有收获的)来描述作者的高中体验。故选C。
10.Who does the author suggest readers be with in order to grow?
A.People who motivate them to advance.
B.People who match their level of intellect.
C.People who work in the same area as they do.
D.People who share happiness and sorrow with them.
解析:选A。细节理解题。根据第六段开头“To grow, you got to be with people who stand out in areas where you fall short, those who inspire you to learn and improve.”可知,作者建议与能够激励我们进步的人在一起,这样才能促成自我成长。故选A。
11.What is the message conveyed in the text?
A.Toughness leads to success.
B.Positivity outweighs hard work.
C.Birds of a feather gather together.
D.Success loves a successful company.
解析:选D。主旨大意题。根据第六段最后两句话“So, find your people, people who'll inspire and uplift you, who have qualities you want.They wouldn't simply hand you success but force you to lift yourself higher and higher.”以及全文核心思想强调与优秀的人相处,以提升自我可知,“Success loves a successful company (成功者喜欢结交成功者)”最能概括文章主旨。故选D。
D
(2025·山东济南高二上期末)Have you ever felt so convinced you were right about something, that the thought of anyone challenging your belief could only mean they didn't know as much as you did? If you have, you're not alone.
Here's why: you don't have all the facts, but believe that you do.So you may stand your ground during heated debates, according to a new study.“Most people on average do this,” said the study coauthor Angus Fletcher, a professor at Ohio State University.
In the experiment, 1,261 adults were divided into three groups to read an article about a fictional school that lacked water.One group read an article that only gave reasons why the school should merge (合并) with another that had water; the second group's article only gave reasons for staying separate and hoping for other solutions.The third control group read all the arguments for the schools merging and for staying separate.
Fletcher's findings showed that the two groups who received only half the factseither just the promerging or the just the antimerging arguments—believed they had enough information to make a good decision.What Fletcher didn't expect the most was that once everyone was given the other half of the argument, their opinions shifted to be equal to the control group who had both sets of facts from the beginning.
Therefore, curiosity about all sides of an argument can help resolve conflicts naturally.“If you feel yourself being annoyed by someone, lake a step back and say, how much do I really know about this situation?” Fletcher says.What led to greater understanding between the different groups in the study was access to all of the facts.Once each group independently reviewed the new information, they were able to come to a general agreement more easily.
He recommends that if you find yourself conflicting with a loved one or coworker, to pause and get curious about why they are thinking the way they are.“The odds are good that they'll reveal something that would shift your perspective,” Fletcher says.
[语篇解读]本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍的是研究发现人们在辩论中倾向于坚持自己的观点,而全面了解信息和保持好奇心能够有效帮助解决冲突,促进相互理解。
12.What do we tend to do during a heated debate according to the text?
A.Stick to our opinion.
B.Express our feelings.
C.Hold back our emotions.
D.Bring forth our thinking.
解析:选A。细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Here's why: you don't have all the facts, but believe that you do.So you may stand your ground during heated debates, according to a new study.”可知,在激烈的辩论中,即使没有掌握全部事实,人们也倾向于坚持自己的观点。故选A。
13.What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about concerning the experiment?
A.Its process. B.Its outcome.
C.Its theory. D.Its purpose.
解析:选A。主旨大意题。根据第三段内容可知,第三段主要介绍的是研究的过程。故选A。
14.What surprised Fletcher about the findings?
A.Perspectives of control groups remained unchanged.
B.Participants sought the opposite groups' information.
C.All three groups were good at making wise decisions.
D.Views of halfinformed groups changed with full facts.
解析:选D。细节理解题。根据第四段中的“What Fletcher didn't expect the most was that once everyone was given the other half of the argument, their opinions shifted to be equal to the control group who had both sets of facts from the beginning.”可知,那些只了解了一半信息的小组,在获得另一半信息后,他们的观点发生了变化。故选D。
15.What can be a suitable title of the text?
A.Argument—To Be Resolved or Not
B.Knowledge—The More, the Better
C.Agreement—To Convince All Sides
D.Curiosity—The Key to “No Conflict”
解析:选D。主旨大意题。文章的核心观点是:当我们掌握更多信息时,尤其是在冲突中,好奇心和全面了解事实可以帮助我们更好地理解对方,从而减少冲突。因此,最适合的标题是强调好奇心和全面信息对解决冲突的重要性。故选D。
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。
(2025·山西太原高二上期末)
Embracing Change: A Journey Towards
Personal Growth and Success
Embracing change is like trying a new flavor of ice cream—you might be doubtful at first, but the taste could be surprisingly delightful at last! The miracle is all about shifting your mindset and daring to dance with the unknown.16( ).
To start with, take a good look at your life and spot the areas that could use a change.Is there a dream job you are too scared to chase?17( )? Either way, never let fear hold you back.
Take baby steps towards change when you've set up your goal.18( ).Remember, change is like a slowcooked meal.It needs time and patience.Make a oneyear selfimprovement plan and celebrate every tiny victory as you go.
19( ).Be ready to question your old beliefs and expand your horizons.Just as Steve Jobs puts it, “Stay hungry, stay foolish”.It's in these moments of constant learning that you'll uncover your hidden superpower.
Be gentle with yourself through it all.Difficulties in life? Treat them as opportunities, not failures.Remember, every step is a lesson in your personal evolution.
Thus, here's what change is—may it be your trusty companion on the adventure to an extraordinary life.20( ).So unlock the door and make yourself a real ruler!
A.Here is how to make it happen
B.Or a skill you are eager to master
C.Keep your appetite for knowledge
D.Change is the key to your own kingdom
E.Turn to your friends when you feel upset
F.After all, sticking to your own opinion is a safe choice
G.Break your goal into bitesized tasks and overcome them one by one
[语篇解读]本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了拥抱变化对于个人成长和成功的重要性,并提供了一些实现变化的步骤和建议。
16.解析:选A。设空处总结前文。上文指出要拥抱改变,随后下文分别从确定改变的领域、逐步实现目标、保持学习等方面阐述如何实现改变。所以A 项“以下是如何让它发生的方法。”起到承上启下的作用,引出下文具体的方法。故选A。
17.解析:选B。设空处承接上文。根据上文 “Is there a dream job you are too scared to chase?” 可知,这里是在列举生活中可能需要改变的方面,是一个选择疑问句。B 项 “或者是你渴望掌握的一项技能” 与上文结构一致,符合语境。故选B。
18.解析:选G。设空处承接上文。根据空前“当你设定好目标后,朝着改变迈出小步伐。”可知,上文提出朝着改变迈出小步。G项“把你的目标分解成小的任务,然后一个一个地克服它们。”具体说明了如何迈出小步。故选G。
19.解析:选C。设空处是段首句。根据本段后面描述可知C项“保持对知识的渴望。”与下文内容相符,体现了不断学习、求知的意思。故选C。
20.解析:选D。设空处引起下文。根据下文“So unlock the door and make yourself a real ruler!”可知,作者建议读者要成为自己的主宰。D项“改变是你自己王国的钥匙。”与之呼应,说明改变对于掌控自己生活的重要性,就像钥匙对于打开王国之门一样。故选D。
第二部分 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。
It was a beautiful day with the sun shining brightly. 21 to spend some time outdoors, I went up the mountain with Uncle Jimmy.The mountain was not easy to climb and had tough rocks and streams on it.In the end, tired and hot, I couldn't go any further. 22 , we went back down the mountain in the end.On the way back down, Uncle Jimmy asked me a question, which 23 me speechless for a second, “What's your dream, young lady?” “I have no idea”, I answered after thinking for a while.Then he smiled and told me about his 24 .He didn't 25 well at school when he was a student.Although 26 thought he could succeed, he knew 27 that his dream was to be a 28 .“I knew I wasn't 29 when it came to studying, so I tried to buy snacks from a nearby market and sell them after class,” he told me.After he left school, he started selling different goods to 30 which one was most attractive to customers.Of course, he often had no money in his pocket, but however challenging life was, he never gave up.
“There is no doubt that a person who puts in a great deal of 31 to reach his or her goal will have good luck at some point.The meaning of life is to 32 your dream,” he said in a gentle voice.
That night I could not fall asleep.With my eyes wide open, I lay in bed tossing and turning asking myself, “What's my motivation?” I wanted to be a top student, but the hard work meant putting everything into following my passion.If I find myself 33 willpower, what should I do? Leaving home early the next morning, I climbed the mountain again all by myself.It made me think if we don't experience the climb, how can we get to enjoy the scenery on the top of the mountain? At last, I reached the top and was 34 by the warm breeze and sunshine.Nothing could be more 35 than that.
[语篇解读]本文是一篇记叙文。本文讲述了作者与叔叔一起爬山返回途中叔叔以自己学生时期的追梦经历开导她追求梦想要永不放弃。
21.A.Concerned B.Eager
C.Satisfied D.Unwilling
解析:选B。作者渴望(eager)在户外度过一段时间,于是和吉米叔叔一起上山了。故选B。
22.A.Therefore B.However
C.Meanwhile D.Furthermore
解析:选A。由于爬山艰难且又累又热,作者爬不动了,因此(therefore)最终他们一起下山了。故选A。
23.A.left B.caused
C.pushed D.brought
解析:选A。在下山的路上,吉米叔叔问了作者一个问题,让作者一时说不出话来。根据空后的“me speechless”可知,这里表示让作者说不出话来,leave sb.+adj.意为“使某人处于某状态”。故选A。
24.A.career B.story
C.idea D.confusion
解析:选B。根据下文叔叔讲述自己年轻时追求梦想的经历可知,叔叔讲述了自己的故事(story)。故选B。
25.A.behave B.revise
C.perform D.impress
解析:选C。他还是学生的时候在学校表现(perform)不好。故选C。
26.A.somebody B.everybody
C.nobody D.anybody
解析:选C。虽然没有人(nobody)认为他能成功,但他清楚地知道他的梦想是成为一名商人。故选C。
27.A.rapidly B.directly
C.shortly D.clearly
解析:选D。叔叔清楚地(clearly)知道自己的梦想。故选D。
28.A.worker B.officer
C.deliveryman D.businessman
解析:选D。作者的叔叔梦想成为一名商人(businessman)。故选D。
29.A.skilled B.gifted
C.graceful D.knowledgeable
解析:选B。作者知道自己在学习方面没有天赋(gifted),所以试着从附近的市场上买零食,下课后卖掉。故选B。
30.A.check out B.take out
C.work out D.give out
解析:选C。他离开学校后,开始卖不同的商品,以弄清楚(work out)哪种最吸引顾客。故选C。
31.A.talent B.pressure
C.effort D.source
解析:选C。毫无疑问,一个为实现目标付出巨大努力(effort)的人在某个时候会有好运。故选C。
32.A.follow B.change
C.make D.control
解析:选A。生命的意义在于追随你的梦想。follow one's dream追随某人的梦想。故选A。
33.A.requesting B.sharing
C.lacking D.holding
解析:选C。如果作者发现自己缺乏(lacking)意志力,那该怎么办?故选C。
34.A.shocked B.focused
C.honored D.greeted
解析:选D。最后,作者到达了山顶,领略到了温暖的微风和阳光。be greeted by被……迎接。故选D。
35.A.unexpected B.pleasant
C.relaxing D.challenging
解析:选B。没有什么比这更令人愉快的了。成功登顶后,作者享受到了山顶的美景,这是自己努力的结果,所以这里的景象比任何东西都更令自己愉悦。故选B。
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。
(2025·福建福州高二上期末)After two flights and a ferry trip, I recently arrived at the northernmost part of Britain.As a result of this trip, I became the first Chinese ambassador 36 (land) on Yell.I am happy to have set those records.37 impressed me most was the enthusiasm of the pupils from Mid Yell, aged 7 to 16, for the Chinese language and culture.
How to explain such enthusiasm in Britain? Firstly there is the great appeal of the Chinese civilization, 38 energy is evident in the 5, 000year uninterrupted history of China.Learning the Chinese language 39 (give) one the “golden key” to unlock the door to understanding it.40 addition, China's development “miracle” should take credit.China has grown to be the second 41 (large) economy in the world, lifted 700 million people out of poverty and has made a major contribution to global development.The third factor is the China-UK “Golden Era”,launched during President Xi Jinping's 42 (success) state visit to the UK in 2015.The exchanges and cooperation between China and the UK in various 43 (field) have grown in quality and led to fruitful results.The Chinese language has been the “golden bond” of friendship between the people of the two countries.
44 (look) ahead, I hope our cooperation can make a new and greater contribution to human progress and to the building of a community with a 45 (share) future for mankind.
[语篇解读]本文是一篇记叙文。作者作为中国大使到访英国最北端的耶尔岛,感受到当地学生对中国文化的热情,并阐述了背后的原因及对中英合作的展望。
36.解析:to land。考查非谓语动词。由于这次旅行,我成为第一位踏上耶尔岛的中国大使。考查“the first+名词+to do sth.”为固定结构,意为“第一个做某事的……”,此处用动词不定式作后置定语修饰ambassador。故填to land。
37.解析:What。考查主语从句。给我印象最深的是来自耶尔岛年龄在7到16岁的学生们对中国语言和文化的热情。分析句子可知设空处引导主语从句,该从句中缺少主语,指事物,应用what引导,且句首时首字母大写。故填What。
38.解析:whose。考查定语从句。设空处引导的定语从句修饰前面的先行词the Chinese civilization,关系词在从句中作定语,修饰energy,表示“中国文明的活力”,应用whose引导。故填whose。
39.解析:gives。考查动词时态和主谓一致。设空处是谓语动词,Learning the Chinese language与give为主动关系,句子描述客观事实,应用一般现在时,动名词短语作主语,谓语动词用第三人称单数形式。故填gives。
40.解析:In。考查介词。此外,中国的发展“奇迹”也值得称赞。分析句子可知,这里考查in addition,为固定短语,意为“此外”,且句首时首字母大写。故填In。
41.解析:largest。考查形容词。中国已发展成为世界第二大经济体,使7亿人口摆脱贫困,并为全球发展做出了重大贡献。分析句子可知,这里考查“the+序数词+形容词最高级+名词” ,表示“第几个…… 的”,此处表示“第二大经济体”,应用最高级形式。故填largest。
42.解析:successful。考查形容词。第三个因素是中英“黄金时代”,它是在 2015 年习近平主席成功对英国进行国事访问期间开启的。此处应用形容词修饰名词state visit。故填successful。
43.解析:fields。考查名词。中英两国在各个领域的交流与合作质量不断提升,并取得了丰硕成果。分析句子可知,various意为“各种各样的”,后接可数名词复数。故填fields。
44.解析:Looking。考查非谓语动词。设空处是非谓语动词作状语,设空处动作与其逻辑主语I之间是主动关系,且句首时首字母大写。故填Looking。
45.解析:shared。考查形容词。分析句子可知,此处应用形容词修饰名词future,shared意为“共享的”,a shared future for mankind表示“人类命运共同体”。故填shared。
第三部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
(2025·河南开封高二上期末)你在一家英文网站上看到一个征文启事,请你结合有关成功的名人名言,写一篇题为“My Understanding of Success”的征文。内容包括:
1.你对该名言的理解;
2.生活中的例子;
3.你的感悟。
注意:写作词数应为80左右。
My Understanding of Success
[参考范文]
My Understanding of Success
“Failure is the mother of success.” This wellknown proverb emphasizes a crucial aspect of achieving success.It means that failure is not the end but rather a stepping stone and a valuable teacher on the path to success.
For example, Thomas Edison conducted numerous experiments and failed many times before inventing the practical light bulb.But he never stopped.He kept trying, learning from each failure.His strong persistence finally led to the great success of the light bulb's invention.
In my view, we shouldn't be afraid of failure.Each failure is a step closer to success if we learn from it and keep moving forward.
第二节(满分25分)
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。
(2025·河北衡水高二上期末)I stood in the restaurant kitchen, my eyes wide, arms hanging awkwardly, ready to work but unsure of what to do.“You will be trained first,” my manager Aaron said, “and do remember to check every detail!” With these words, he walked away.
A workmate threw me a dish brush and said, “Let's get started.” He introduced me to the basics of washing dishes and demonstrated the process.This was the beginning of my parttime job, a new stage where I was both eager to learn and anxious about the challenges ahead.
On a Friday night, Aaron swiftly entered the kitchen.“Who has just bused (收拾) the back right table?” he shouted, his voice sharp with urgency.My hands, slippery with bubbles from the bowl I was washing, nearly let it slip through my fingers.I wanted to say I was guilty, but Aaron's cold stare didn't promise a happy reward for the guy who admitted.Finally, a mix of fear and my own conscience pushed the response out of my mouth.
“I did, Aaron.”
“What were you thinking? Get back out here and look at what you missed!” His words forced me forward.I grabbed a rag (抹布) and followed him out to table twentytwo.As we made our way through the restaurant, he said something about rags, but I didn't hear clearly with other conversations going on around us.
I quickly realized the true issue was the mess beneath the table.A nearly full cup of beer had tipped over, creating a small lake on the floor.It was a significant mistake on my part.“Take care of it!” Aaron tuned and stormed off to the front of the restaurant.
I dropped down to clean up the beer.That was when another problem occurred.I had brought only one rag.One already wet rag.It did nothing but increase the size of the lake.“More rags,” I thought.Immediately, I rushed into the kitchen and hurriedly grabbed five dry rags, hoping Aaron wouldn't notice my brief absence.
注意:1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式作答。
I had just rushed out when I found Aaron standing in my way.
After cleaning up the mess, I reflected on Aaron's words.
[参考范文]
I had just rushed out when I found Aaron standing in my way.“Need dry rags to clean,” I stammered nervously under Aaron's sharp gaze.He sighed, disappointment clear in his voice.“This job's about being careful, not just reacting.Check every detail.” I rushed to clean table twentytwo, scrubbing and wiping with all my might.Aaron was right.My inexperience and anxiety had made me careless.I took a deep breath and continued my duties, doublechecking every task.
After cleaning up the mess, I reflected on Aaron's words.I washed dishes, cleared tables, and paid closeattention.This carefulness would shape my entire job, helping me face challenges with responsibility andconfidence.Each task was done with more mindfulness, ensuring no detail was overlooked.I realized that beingthorough wasn't just about cleaning; it was about approaching every aspect of my job with care.Aaron's words stayed with me, guiding me to embrace my responsibilities better.
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