重庆市渝中区巴蜀中学2025-2026学年第一学期期末考试2027届高二英语试题

2025-2026学年第一学期期末考试 2027届高二英语参考答案 第一部分听力 1-5ABBCA 6-10 CAABC 11-15 CABBA 16-20 BABCC 第二部分阅读理解 第一节 21-23ABD 24-27 CDCA 28-31 DABD 32-35ADBC 第二节 36-40 AGBDE 第三部分语言知识运用 第一节 41-45 BCDCB 46-50 ACABA 51-55 DDCBA 第二节 56.but 57.referring 58.innovative 59.based 60.was launched 61.which 62.Despite 63.publicly 64.Criticism(s) 65.a 第四部分书面表达 第一节应用文范文： Dear teachers and students, Good morning/afternoon!Today,I'd like to share my views on the topic "Body Language:A Mirror of Good Manners" Body language serves as a silent but powerful tool in communication,which directly mirrors the refinement of our manners.For instance,a genuine,warm smile coupled with a steady handshake can break down the barriers between strangers.In class,nodding gently in acknowledgment and maintaining eye contact with teachers show respect and attentiveness.On the contrary,folding arms tightly across the chest may convey a sense of indifference or even impoliteness. Therefore,we should use body language in an appropriate manner.We ought to be mindful of our subtle gestures and body postures at all times,and make necessary adjustments to align them with specific social contexts and occasions.Let us tap into the power of proper body language to showcase our good manners,thereby cultivating positive interpersonal relationships. Thanks for listening! 第二节读后续写范文： Early the next morning,we noticed Cloud fell sick and came down with a fever.It huddled weakly under the sofa,emitting faint whimpers that stirred our sympathy.Lily's eyes reddened instantly,she knelt down,gently caressing Cloud's cold fur and murmuring soothing words.My parents rushed to purchase pet medication,while I fetched a warm towel to wrap around its tiny frame.Throughout the day,we took turns attending to it-Lily fed it warm milk with patience,my father cleaned its litter box thoroughly,and my mother monitored its temperature at regular intervals.The awkward tension in the house gradually faded,giving way to a quiet sense of unity. By the end of the week,our family had reached a decision.We would keep Cloud permanently. Those days of caring for the sick cat made us realize that pet ownership is not just about pleasure, but also about responsibility and mutual warmth.Cloud,now fully recovered,ran around the house cheerfully,leaping onto the sofa and curling up in Lily's lap.My parents no longer complained about the trouble,instead,they often smiled as they watched Lily play with Cloud.I even found myself looking forward to coming home to its warm welcome.This little gray cat had not just chosen us,but also bound our family closer together. 高二英语参考答案第1页共3页 听力文稿： Text 1 M:Hey,do you want to go to the mall with me later?I have to buy some supplies for school M:I wish I could.But I've canceled on my trainer twice this week.I have to go to the fitness center today.(1) Text 2 M:We're not in any rush to leave.Let's wait for others to get here and then place our order. W:But I'm already starving.We can order first and just add some more dishes when they come.(2) It's not like they'll be angry. Text 3 M:Excuse me,but I think this seat,15G,is mine W:That's strange.Mine is 15G,too.Here's my ticket M:Sorry,ma'am.Your train is E55.This is E50.(3) Text 4 M:My dad said not to spend more than S30 on his gift,but I found the perfect thing for him is $20 over the limit.(4) W:Just buy it!It's not like he'll even know how much you spent. M:You're right!(4) Text 5 W:Were you able to finish all your homework?The stuff I got from my math class was way too much. M:Luckily,I was able to finish all of mine.My mom said she wouldn't let me go to the football game otherwise.(5) Text 6 M:So,what do you think? W:It's very...bright. M:Well,I'm a bright sort of guy,and this is my favorite color.(6) W:You don't see many yellow cars.(6)I thought I was being adventurous when I bought a red one M:Red cars,blue cars ..everyone has them.This one really stands out. W:It certainly does.Is it fast? M:Well,I set off from home at 6:30 and got here at 6:45,(7)so that's not bad,is it? W:I hope you didn't break any speed limits.The police wouldn't have any trouble tracking down a car like that Text 7 M:The kitty hasn't eaten all day.Food is usually his favorite thing.I'm worried that he could be sick.(8) W:You shouldn't wory if it's just been a day.Cats are moody.He's probably just upset that Sarah's been gone for a few days.(9) M:Well,she'll be gone for a while.If he doesn't eat the whole time,you'll have to explain to our daughter how we let the cat become all skin and bones while she was having fun at summer camp. (9)(10) W:If it gets serious,we can definitely take him to the doctor at the animal hospital.But I think he'll be fine. M:I wish I could tell him not to be upset. W:He'll have to get used to it since Sarah's going off to school in the fall.She can't take him with her. Text 8 高二英语参考答案第2页共3页 M:So,what inspired you to write these stories? W:It was actually my time in the Chinese countryside.You see,I had originally gone there to teach at a village school,and it was only supposed to be for a year.But then I agreed to stay on for an additional two years after that.(11) M:And why did you decide to stay?Didn't you miss the city life?After all,you grew up in Beijing. (12) W:That's true,but I also spent a long time in the Italian countryside after college.There's something very beautiful about rural life,no matter where it is.That's why I stayed and why I wanted to write a collection of short stories that captured the heart of the people still living in villages. M:I've only read the first two stories,but so far,the book really creates beautiful images of peaceful places.They're filled with hard-working people.You must be really proud.(13) W:I just wanted to make something realistic and emotional.I like to think I've succeeded. Text 9 W:Thomas,have you decided yet what you would like to do when you leave school? M:I haven't made a definite decision yet.That is why I have come here to check out some of the options. W:I guess you are thinking of going to university before starting work? M:I'm hoping so ..(14) W:Well,we have a few people here this evening who can talk to you about different careers for graduates.There are signs on the desks to say who they represent,starting with "A"for army. M:I don't think I'll be talking to them. W:What would you like to know about?I know you get very good marks in English and geography. M:I am very interested in what the Earth is made of-the composition of the mountains and the way volcanoes shape the planet.(15) W:Oh yes,that does sound interesting,doesn't it? M:I think so.Martin's dad does that kind of work and I like the sound of it. W:Martin's dad is here tonight,at the Earth Search desk.You might want to have a talk with Planet Science as well.(16) M:OK.Is there anyone else who might be able to give me information?(16) W:Not on that subject,I think.(16) M:I'll just meet them then.(16) Text 10 A team of English scientists found a surprising fix to a common problem.The study published in the journal,Nature,showed that spreading certain types of rock over unused farming fields actually cut carbon pollution.Not only did it improve the air,but the rock dust is great for future crops.(17)Because of the minerals in the rock,the plants grow much healthier.Tree planting is always mentioned as a cost-effective way to fight carbon pollution.However,that takes many years and the plants are not guaranteed to live.Spreading certain types of rock will not only work faster, but the rock is easily available.(18)According to the scientists,rock mines produce so much of this dust that farmers would be paid to take it away and use it.(19)Prof.David Berling is a lead author of the study.He says that if governments keep a close eye on the data,we will be able to see quick changes in carbon air pollution.In addition,the mineral mines have already had all the trucks and equipment they need to deliver the dust.They don't need to mine or dig for anything different.In fact,it would just direct the trucks towards farms,rather than to where they now throw the waste. (20) 高二英语参考答案第3页共3页2025-2026学年第一学期期末考试 2027届高二英语试题 (总分150分，时间120分钟) 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。 1.Where will the man go later? A.To the gym. B.To the mall. C.To the school. 2.Why does the woman want to leave? A.She's in a rush. B.She's hungry C.She's angry. 3.What is the woman's problem? A.She lost her train ticket.B.She got on the wrong train.C.She forgot her seat number. 4.How much will the man spend on the gift? A.$20. B.$30 C.$50 5.What is the conversation mainly about? A.The homework. B.A math class. C.A football game. 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.What color is the man's car? A.Red. B.Blue. C.Yellow. 7.How long did the man's journey take? A.A quarter of an hour.B.An hour and a quarter. C.Three quarters ofan hour. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8.What's the man worried about? A.The cat is acting unusually. B.Sarah has been gone for a few days. C.The woman hasn't eaten anything yet. 9.Where is Sarah? A.At school. B.At a camp. C.At a hospital. 10.What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A.Father and daughter.B.Patient and doctor C.Husband and wife 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11.How long did the woman teach at the village school? A.For one year. B.For two years. C.For three years. 12.Where is the woman from? A.A city in China.B.Avillage in China. C.The countryside ofItaly. 13.What does the man think ofthe woman's stories? A.They're not realistic.B.They're well-written. C.They're too emotional. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14.What is Thomas hoping to do before starting work? A.Travel the world. B.Go to university. C.Join the army. 15.What is Thomas probably interested in? 高二英语试题第1页共8页 A.Landforms. B.Countries. C.Satellites 16.How many desks will Thomas visit? A.One. B.Two. C.Three. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17.What is the benefit of spreading rock? A.Air quality becomes better. B.Plants obtain more vitamins C.Farmers can use their fields again. 18.Why is spreading rock better than planting trees? A.It is cheaper. B.It is quicker. C.It is more useful. 19.Who could eamn money from this method? A.The mineral mines.B.The government. C.The farmers. 20.How can the mines easily adapt to this change? A.By finding new areas to dig. B.By looking for different minerals C.By changing where their waste goes. 第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题：每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂 黑。 A The upcoming winter season offers a selection of the finest,quickest,toughest and most delightful running events across the UK for those seeking adventure or community spirit Bah Humbug 10K,1 December Do yourself a favour and bring towels and plastic bags with you,because every bit of gear you wear during this event is likely to be caked with mud by the end.Therefore,the organisers have done well to ensure there are changing rooms and showers available for all runners. racebest.com Winter Solstice Strider,8 December Dig that head flashlight out of the messy drawer for this after-dark run or walk for a good cause. You have a 5K route,which winds through the forest at the St Ives Estate.The route is far from flat and will almost certainly be muddy in places,so make sure your batteries are well charged in case there are emergencies. sueryder.org The Christmas Charity Run,21 December This event is run by a most environmentally conscious organiser in the country,and is therefore only open to local runners to reduce car travel.Another great feature is that f7.50 of the f10 entry fee goes straight to a local charity that supports people with cancer,making this one of the most positive-impact events that you could possibly find. eventrac.co.uk Mapledurham 10 Half,29 December Mapledurham events are always well organised and,with unpleasant weather likely,you'll have to deal with some mud on the various uphills and downhills on whichever of the 10K,10-mile or half-marathon courses you choose.The organisers have prioritised finding a good route over precise measurements,so all three races have a rather loose relationship with their previously stated distance. mstevents.co.uk 高二英语试题第2页共8页 21.Which website offers information for night run participants? A.sueryder.org B.racebest.com C.eventrac.co.uk D.mstevents.co.uk 22.What makes the Mapledurham events unique? A.Eco-friendly goals. B.Flexible race distances. C.Strong charity focus. D.Muddy running courses. 23.Which column of a magazine is the text probably from? A.Tech Trends.B.Athlete Profiles. C.News Insight. D.Race Guide B Last spring,my neighbor Donna and I,both in our seventies,spent several hours in the glorious sunshine enjoying the new season.When it was time to sit down and relax,Donna pulled out her red metal chair from her garage,and I sat on an overtumned plastic bucket.It was fun to catch up on the news that we had missed during the long winter indoors. However,over the next few days,it turned out that we needed more than a chair and a bucket which were not quite comfortable.Donna decided we needed a bench.After ruling out unsuitable options from local stores,she found a perfect one online.The next day it arrived.Excitedly,she opened the box and started putting it together.We proudly high-fived each other as the pieces joined up and the bench started to look like one.After a few minutes'assistance from a neighbour,it was assembled.What's more,it was ideal for two 70-somethings to carry on late afternoon chats. Soon,the bench attracted other neighbors.One day,someone called out from the sidewalk, "What do you do on that bench?"Quick-thinking Donna shouted back,"It's our Thinking Bench'! We think about important things happening in our lives."Then,the name gradually evolved-after one neighbor sat alone deep in thought,he declared it a "Decision-Making Bench'another time, when Donna was caught napping,she insisted she was "meditating ()"adding yet another name. Last fall,with the temperature falling,our outdoor days come to an end.We were faced with one dilemma-what to do about it in the winter?Well,we sat down and thought and meditated and decided to put it in Donna's garage for the winter. When I glimpsed it a few times over the next months,the bench sat lonely,holding empty flower pots,and some flat,old boxes.But now after a long winter,spring flowers are ready to bloom in the warm sunshine,and we neighbours are ready to welcome "The Bench"back into our lives. 24.Donna decided to replace the chair and bucket to A.lighten the carrying load B.attract more neighbours C.get better seating for conversations D.adapt to warmer weather 25.How did the bench get its various names? A.From items placed on it. B.From seasonal discussions. C.From Donna's creative ideas. D.From users'activities on it. 26.Why are pots and boxes mentioned in the last paragraph? A.To suggest the flowers would soon be planted. B.To describe the bench's practical use in winter. C.To show the bench was not serving its purpose. D.To explain why the bench needed winter storage 27.What does "The Bench"represent by the end of the story? A.A symbol of community bonds B.A marker of individual free time. C.A reminder of the past summer. D.A memory of a valued online order 高二英语试题第3页共8页 C Picture this:You're sitting at your desk,finally getting to the task that has been put off for ages. You have put your phone in your bag.Despite the urge to check it once in a while,you feel focused. Do you think you're having a productive time? Think again.We tend to believe putting our phone face-side down on our desk or in our bag is enough to prevent us from being distracted.However,a recent study reveals that the mere presence of your phone,even if it's out of sight,can be a distraction to your brain-a concept known as "brain drain'”. To test the "brain drain"theory,548 college students at the University of Texas were divided into three groups and asked to complete a set of brain performance tests,with their phones facing down on their desk,in their bag,or outside the room.Researchers found that the group with their phones in another room scored significantly higher.An analysis of 22 studies extends this line of research,indicating the mere presence of smartphones creates a "brain drain"and that the farther away they are from the users,the easier it is for them to concentrate.Why? Our brains can only focus on a small amount of information at once,and need to prioritize what is the most ever-present and relevant,like smartphones.In fact,we engage with the device an average of more than 150 times a day,which means we are rarely focused on a task for more than a few minutes without our attention being divided.This over-reliance on smartphones trains our brain to be inattentive,leaving less space for other tasks. As our phones constantly battle for our attention,how can we prevent them from negatively impacting our performance at work?A good starting point is to educate ourselves on the impact of phone usage on our brains so we can make more informed decisions when working on a task.To further improve our productivity,we should also remember to place our phone outside the room, rather than simply turn it upside down or silence it right beside us. 28.What does the author open the text with? A.A heated discussion. B.A vividly-described painting. C.A well-known theory. D.A common misunderstanding 29.Why is the analysis of 22 studies cited? A.To confirm previous findings. B.To analyze studies'outcomes. C.To compare research methods D.To track subjects'performances. 30.What causes a"brain drain"according to the text? A.The lack of concentration training. B.The limited capacity of our brains C.The overload of online information. D.The mindful use of digital devices. 31.How can we avoid distractions from phones at work? A.By reducing our phone's usage. B.By switching smartphones to silent mode. C.By covering our phone's screen D.By separating work zones and phone zones. D Philosophers have a bad reputation for expressing themselves in a dry and boring way.The ideals for most philosophical writing are precision,clarity,and the sort of conceptual analysis that leaves no hair un-split. There is nothing wrong with clarity,precision,and the like-but this isn't the only way to do philosophy.Outside academic journals,abstract philosophical ideas are often expressed through literature,cinema,and song.There's nothing that grabs attention like a good story,and there are some great philosophical stories that delight and engage,rather than putting the reader to sleep. One of the great things about this is that,unlike formal philosophy,which tries to be very clear, stories don't wear their meanings on their sleeve-they require interpretation,and often express 高二英语试题第4页共8页 conflicting ideas that the reader has to wrestle with. Consider what philosophers call the metaphysics(形而上学)of race一an area of philosophy that explores the question of whether or not race is real.There are three main positions that you can take on these questions.You might think that a person's race is written in their genes (a position known as "biological realism').Or you might think of race as socially real,like days of the week or currencies (social constructionism.Finally,you might think that races are unreal-that they're more like leprechauns(一种魔法精灵)than they are like Thursdays or dollars(anti-realism) A great example of a story taking on race is George S.Schuyler's novel Black No More.In the book,a Black scientist named Crookman invents a procedure that makes Black people visually indistinguishable from Whites.Thousands of African Americans flock to Crookman's Black No More clinics and pay him their hard-earned cash to undergo the procedure.White racists can no longer distinguish those people who are"really"White from those who merely appear to be White. In the final episode,Crookman discovers that new Whites are actually a whiter shade of pale than those who were born that way,which kicks off a trend of sunbathing to darken one's skin- darkening it so as to look more White. Philosophically rich stories like this bring more technical works to life.They are stories to chew on. 32.What is the impression formal philosophy leaves on people according to Paragraph 1? A.Dull. B.Engaging.C.Thought-provoking. D.Depressing. 33.What is the distinction of philosophical stories? A.They give precise conceptual analysis B.They seldom express conflicting ideas. C.They interpret ideas formally and clearly. D.They stimulate interest and critical thinking. 34.Which of the following ideas is in line with the content of Black No More in Paragraph 5? A.Racial issues caused by skin colors. B.A society view on race and self-image. C.Black people accepted by the white society. D.The origin of sunbathing among white people 35.What is the best title for the text? A.Stories Made Easy B.Positions in Philosophy C.Stories to Think with D.Nature of Philosophical Writing 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Don't Rush Through Books I love books.I love reading.I do it as much as I can.I tell people they should do the same.But when I hear that people are using apps to try to read more in less time,I just shake my head.Guys, you're doing it wrong!Reading is like eating,dating,and travelling.The whole point is to find pleasure and meaning in it.36 Unfortunately,reading always falls victim to seeking productivity shortcuts.People may rush through books over the dinner table to save ten minutes but willingly fly across the country for a three-day conference where nothing gets accomplished.Actually,such an act tends to be penny wise and pound foolish.37 Simply put,you don't need to squeeze reading into the in-between moments of your life;you need to squeeze out the non-essentials and make reading,and reading well,the priority Once on a flight,I was surrounded by businessmen-the type of people who would say things 高二英语试题第5页共8页 like"I'm too busy to read".And what were they doing on this flight?Watching videos,texting,or chatting.I was the only one reading.In two and a half hours,I got all the way through the book.But it wasn't finishing a book that mattered.38 The book was about a man's attempt to retrace Coronado's expedition on horseback.I was transported from that plane to the desert.I was fully engaged. We have to remember:we don't get a prize at the end of life for having rushed through as many books as possible.Remember:quality over quantity.Always.39 The time you spend reading them,the time you carved out and gave to the process-that's what you'll remember at the end of your life.That is the prize. 40 They don't fit it in between other tasks but make it the priority.And from that, everything follows:the more you read,the better you get,and the more you want to read.They don't rush.They savor.And so should you. A.It should be savored,not rushed. B.It was those quiet,reflective hours. C.Never miss the chance to win the prize. D.It doesn't matter how much you end up reading. E.All great readers share one rule:they value reading. F.When I am reading,I feel like someone else understands me. G.What really needs changing is not reading speed but daily priorities. 第三部分语言知识运用（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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的 最佳选项。 On sunny weekends,crowds often 41 outside my house.Some smile 42 and hurry away,others stand firm,refusing to move until their photos are perfect.Once,a film crew 43 the entrance with heavy tripods(三脚架)，and when I lifted my phone to record them,aman 44_,“Excuse me,.do you mind?”I snapped back,“Do you mind?This is my house!” Initially,a few passers-by paused for photos,but their curiosity was 45.Then,early this year,a single post on social media 46 everything.Within weeks,groups of tourists came with cameras,and even clothes for quick costume changes.My quiet street tumed into a(n)47 I shut the curtains,48,and even called the police,yet the flow of people never stopped. Then one morning,returning home after a long night of work,I saw a group adjust their lights and angles,change outfits,and wait for the perfect 49.When the camera finally 50,my pink house stood glowing in the frame,perfectly 51 with the rising sun.Suddenly,I felt a 52 calm. Since then,I have learned to 53.My neighbours still complain,but I no longer argue.To me,the pink house is not just a 54 for others.It is my home,my story-one that quietly 55 in thousands of photos. 41.A.complain B.gather C.applaud D.parade 42.A.sympathetically B.proudly C.apologetically D.broadly 43.A.guarded B.decorated C.marked D.blocked 44.A.nodded B.grinned C.frowned D.bowed 45.A.annoying B.harmless C.precious D.childish 46.A.changed B.started C.shared D.assumed 47.A.market B.shelter C.stage D.exhibition 48.A.argued B.prayed C.wept D.hesitated 高二英语试题第6页共8页 49.A.dusk B.dawn C.noon D.midnight 50.A.clicked B.worked C.dropped D.cracked 51.A.compared B.blurred C.mixed D.blended 52.A.typical B.random C.lasting D.strange 53.A.give up B.turn away C.step aside D.hold on 54.A.camera B.background C.home D.souvenir 55.A.lives on B.shows off C.fades away D.breaks out 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，并将答案填 写在答题卡上。 The AI revolution is just starting,56 it seems the hair care industry is already using artificial intelligence to automate the hair-washing process in hair salons.According to several Chinese news outlets,AI-powered hair-washing devices have been spotted at hair salons in various districts of China's Guangzhou Province,with some 57 (refer)to their growing popularity as an "AI-shampooing craze". The 58 (innovation)machines reportedly rely on infrared sensors to detect the user's scalp (and then select the right shampoo and shampooing method 59 (base)on the customer's hair type.According to a hair salon owner in Tianhe District,the AI-shampooing machines feature several built-in washing modes,like speed wash,normal,extra time,or water shower,as well as three different scalp massage intensity settings.The machines also have different modes for long and short hair clients. When the automated service 60 (launch),the price for an AI-shampooing session was 9.9 yuan ($1.35),61 now has almost doubled to 19 yuan ($2.60)because of its popularity.A normal hair washing session takes just 13 minutes. 62 their growing popularity in China,AI-powered shampooing machines have been getting mixed reviews from users.Some complain that the scalp massage is too painful,and others claim that they don't do a very good job."I tried it and it's useless.My scalp hurts,"one person commented on Weibo 63 (public).I've tried it.It just sprays bubbles and rinses with water, but it can't even reach the back of my head,and it's not clean enough.I have to do it manually," someone else wrote. 64 (criticise)aside,everyone agrees that,for such 65 low price,AI-shampooing machines are at least worth a try. 第四部分书面表达（共两节，满分40分） 第一节应用文（满分15分） 假定你是李华，你校英文俱乐部将举办以Body Language:A Mirror of Good Manners”为主 题的演讲比赛。请写一篇演讲稿，内容包括： 1.结合实例介绍肢体语言的运用； 2.倡议合理使用肢体语言。 注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；2.请在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear teachers and students. 高二英语试题第7页共8页 第二节读后续写（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。 My younger sister Lily had always longed for a cat.Every birthday and every Spring Festival, she made the same wish.My parents,however,remained unconvinced,fimmly believing that keeping a pet would be more trouble than pleasure,especially with two busy students in the family. Everything changed unexpectedly one Saturday afternoon. On my way home from school,I noticed a small gray cat sitting near the entrance of our apartment building.It wasn't afraid at all.Instead,it followed me upstairs,slipped into our living room,and settled there as if it had already decided where it belonged.Lily let out a scream of excitement. "She chose us!"Lily announced,her voice trembling with certainty. My father immediately pointed to the cat hair gathering on the sofa,while my mother raised concerns about feeding schedules once exam pressure set in.After a long and cautious discussion, they finally agreed to keep the cat for one week-as a trial. We named it"Cloud,"inspired by its soft fur.In the beginning,things went smoothly.Cloud spent most of the day sleeping and followed Lily from room to room,like a loyal shadow.But soon, problems appeared.Cloud would often knock over a flower pot,scratch the curtains,and jump onto the dining table. Each small accident added to the growing unease."This is exactly what we feared,"my father remarked.Lily tried to defend Cloud,promising to take full responsibility.I remained mostly silent, watching how quickly excitement gave way to tension. On a cold evening,after Cloud accidentally spilled a cup of water onto my homework,I lost my temper and shouted.The room fell silent.Cloud jumped down at once and hid under the sofa, curling up into a ball and not taking a single step out.Lily looked up at me,tears welling in her eyes. Later that night,I found her sitting on the floor,softly calling Cloud's name.However,it refused to come out. "If we send it away,"Lily asked in a low voice,"will it live a good life?" Her question lingered in my mind long after she went to bed. 注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右；2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Early the next morning,we noticed Cloud fell sick and came down with a fever. By the end of the week,our family had reached a decision. 高二英语试题第8页共8页