宁夏吴忠市盐池县盐池中学2025-2026学年度第一学期期末考试高一英语试题

盐池中学2025-2026学年度第一学期期末考试 高一英语试卷 总分150分 答题时间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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。每段对话读两遍。 1. Who will come to the ball? A. Michelle. B. Karen. C. Lisa. 2. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Doctor and patient. C. Waitress and customer. 3. Where are the speakers most probably? A. At an office. B. At a restaurant. C. At a convenience store. 4. What are the speakers going to do at the beach? A. Enjoy the sunset. B. Take a walk. C. Attend a party. 5 What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Dale’s travel experience. B. The beautiful weather. C. The Statue of Liberty. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。 听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。 6. What is Grace’s plan for tomorrow? A. Washing clothes. B. Visiting her uncle. C. Going to Disneyland. 7. Why does the man talk to Grace? A. To ask a favor. B. To express thanks. C. To extend an invitation. 听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。 8. What is the magazine about? A. Photography skills. B. Travel stories. C. Famous cities. 9. What does Alan plan to do for the magazine? A. Write his personal travel experiences. B. Provide his daily life photos. C. Draw some pictures. 10. What does Alan want to be in the future? A. A photographer. B. A tour guide. C. A writer. 听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。 11. What does Emma usually do from 9:00 am to 10:30 am? A. She eats snacks. B. She plays outside. C. She watches cartoons. 12. When does Emma begin to take a nap? A. At 12:40 pm. B. At 1:15 pm. C. At 2:30 pm. 13. What is an essential requirement for the babysitter A. Knowing CPR. B. Being fluent in English. C. Having some experience. 听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。 14. What does blue stand for in James’ design? A. Freedom. B. Courage. C. Peace. 15. What does James think of Nadira Ganji’s design? A. Amazing. B. Awful. C. Simple. 16. What is the woman doing? A. Attending a lecture. B. Hosting a ceremony. C. Conducting an interview. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17. What will the tourists do this morning? A. Eat at the largest restaurant in Shanghai. B. Visit the tallest building in the world. C. Try the fastest elevator worldwide. 18. Where will the tourists go this afternoon? A The Bund. B. Yu Garden. C. The Shanghai Tower. 19. How will the tourists get to Zhujiajiao Water Town? A. By bus. B. By boat. C. By train. 20. How long will the trip last? A. One day. B. Two days. C. Three days. 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。 A Take the following rail routes and feast your eyes with impressive views. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling, India Built by British rulers the railway was used to transport tea, rice and other produce up and down the Himalayan foothills. Today, it’s a hit with Indian families on weekend breaks and rail fans keen to watch traffic slowly stop as the train crosses the road, rushing past fruit stalls within arm’s reach. On a clear day, passengers will be treated to views of Mount Kanchenjunga, its snowy peak turning peach in the late-afternoon light. Qinghai-Xizang Railway Xining to Lhasa, China Connecting Xining in Qinghai province to Lhasa in Xizang, this 22-hour journey is the highest rail route in the world. Lakes shine like molten metal and yaks (牦牛) eat grass up the slopes before the light chills to a blue glow from the icy sides of the Kunlun Mountains closing in around the carriages. The Skeena Jasper to Prince Rupert, Canada With the ice-glazed tops of the Canadian Rockies sparkling all around it, the train curls out of Alberta past the Rockies’ highest peak-the majestic Mount Robson-followed by the Cariboo Mountains, at the foot of which lie green lakes as still as glass. From a panoramic view, passengers can keep eyes on black and grizzly bears, white-tailed deer, elk and moose, as well as bald eagles diving through the air. Bernina Express Chur, Switzerland to Tirano, Italy Short but very sweet, a journey on the Bernina Express takes four hours to wind its way from the city of Chur in the Swiss Alps down to the Italian city of Tirano. Running on a narrow track that includes 55 tunnels and 196 bridges, the train swings around pine-filled valleys and vertical rock faces. 1. Where should you go for the world’s highest railway? A. India. B. China. C. Canada. D. Italy. 2. Which route can give passengers a nice view of various animals? A. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. B. Qinghai-Xizang Railway. C. The Skeena. D. Bernina Express. 3. What do the four routes have in common? A. They are newly built. B. They cover a long journey. C. They are high-speed railways. D. They go past high mountains. B Jason and his father were going to the grocery store by car to pick up some apples. It had been an unusual day. The sky was dark but there were few clouds. As they drove up the street, there started to be a rumbling (隆隆的) sound heard across the ground. Jason’s father immediately realized that a tornado (龙卷风) was coming. He stopped the car and told Jason to get out immediately. Jason and his father got out of the car and made their way to the closest building. By this time the wind was blowing harder, and it was hard to see or hear. Debris was falling all over the place. Jason couldn’t see his dad anymore. He also realized that he wasn’t getting to the building fast enough. He was afraid he would be picked up by the wind and thrown into the air. As he made his way towards the building, he noticed a field to his right. He could see an irrigation ditch (灌溉渠). In a panic, he scrambled (爬) to the ditch and lay flat on the ground. More debris and objects flew overhead. His heart was beating hard, and he was nervous. He had never been in a tornado before. After a while, the winds died down and the loud roaring sound was gone. Jason slowly lifted his head and nervously looked around. What he saw was a great mess. Jason could hardly recognize the buildings in front of him because of all the damage. He stood up and with shaky legs walked to the building. Once there, he pushed the door open and went inside. It was a public building owned by the city. It was empty, but Jason could hear noises further inside. He walked into the large room and saw his dad. He ran across the room and gave him a big hug. “Jason! How are you? I’ve been worried sick about you!” said his father. “I couldn’t find you anywhere!” Jason breathed a sigh of a relief (松了一口气) and sat down. He did have a story to tell! 4. From Paragraph 1, we can get the ________ of the story. A. background B. development C. climax (most exciting part) D. ending 5. Which of the following is the right order according to the passage? ① Jason nervously looked around from the irrigation ditch. ② Jason ran across the room and gave his father a big hug. ③ Jason got out of the car. ④ Jason noticed a field to his right. A. ②①③④ B. ③④①② C. ④①②③ D. ③①②④ 6. The underlined word “Debris” in Paragraph 2 probably means ________. A. parts of the tornado B. apple pies C. broken pieces D. drop of rain 7. The story tells us that when we are in danger, ________. A. we should wait patiently until help comes B. we should work hard to make our dreams come true C. we should be brave enough to change nature D. we should be quick-thinking and believe in ourselves C Languages around the world continue to disappear at an alarming rate. According to the UNESCO Atlas of Languages in Danger, there are 6,700 languages spoken in the world, 40 percent of which are in danger of disappearing. And the majority under threat are languages spoken by Indigenous(本土的)peoples around the world. When an Indigenous language is lost, not only do we lose the knowledge built up by the community of its speakers, but also the world’s cultural and biological(生物学的)diversity is endangered. For example, where there are most species of plants and animal, there are most languages spoken. When a new species is “discovered” by scientists, you can bet your bottom dollar that the native people living in that area would already have had a name for that species and be highly knowledgeable about it. These languages are biological encyclopedias, and if they are no longer spoken, this wisdom and understanding is lost to humanity forever. “We human beings should care about indigenous languages in the same way as we should care about the loss of the world’s variety of plants and animals, its biodiversity,” Steven Pinker, a respected linguist and Harvard Professor, said. Fortunately, efforts are being made to bring attention to and preserve these languages, along with the cultural and biological diversity they represent. And education is at the heart of the idea. The United Nations has declared 2019 as The International Year of Indigenous Languages so as to raise awareness, and to teach those who haven’t been aware of the contributions they can make. Similarly, UNESCO’s International Fund for Cultural Diversity is providing money to educational projects in the hope of bringing Indigenous language and knowledge into school. 8. How does the author show the seriousness of the problem in paragraph 1? A. By making a comparison. B. By listing numbers. C. By quoting a famous person. D. By providing examples. 9. Why should we preserve indigenous languages? A. They help scientists find new species. B. Many of them are at risk of dying out. C. People speaking these languages are more knowledgeable. D. They contribute to the cultural and biological diversity. 10. What is the intention of The International Year of Indigenous Languages? A. To educate people to protect indigenous languages. B. To promote people’s awareness of the United Nations. C. To bring indigenous language and knowledge into school. D. To celebrate the success of indigenous language protection. 11. Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A. Languages and Biodiversity B. Indigenous Languages Explained C. Preserving Indigenous Languages D. The Loss of Indigenous Languages D Black Friday isn’t what it once was. Less than 15 years ago, it was common for people to wake up at early hours to drive to a store, where they would stand in line, waiting for the doors to open in order to get the best deals. Those people stay, but not in the numbers they used to, thanks to online shopping. But as AI becomes entrenched in people’s habits, it could have an increasingly large role in Black Friday. A growing number of buyers will be depending on AI to help them find deals. Some 33% of the people in a 2025 survey said they plan to use AI as part of their holiday shopping double the number who did last year. Many say the tech could help them with gift ideas and product discovery. A separate study from another marketing platforms (平台) found that 56% of buyers say they’ll use AI tools among black Friday. AI can do a lot more than help people think of creative gifts, of course. GenAI can research prices and recommend the best deal, in some cases even buying the products for you. And a growing number of people are taking advantage of that. Traffic from AI platforms to retail (零售) sites in July was up by 4,700%. And the company says there will be an increase in AI usage of between 515% and 550% this holiday season, compared to 2024. To use AI for finding deals, first make a clear list of what you want to buy. Be very specific (确切的) about the product details when asking the chatbot. For example, if you want a computer, mention the exact model and your preferences. The AI will then search for the best prices and may also suggest cash-back apps. However, always check the results on the store’s website yourself, as prices can change quickly. This method saves you time and makes holiday shopping easier. 12. What does the underlined word “entrenched in” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Free from. B. Greatly influenced by. C. Deeply fixed in. D. Subject to. 13. What can be inferred from the numbers in the 3rd and 4th paragraphs? A. Human shoppers prefer off-season shopping. B. Traditional shopping is out of daily life. C. Retailers use AI to design better deals. D. AI has reshaped our shopping habits. 14. What is suggested for using AI to find deals? A. Asking AI for gift ideas. B. Checking the real-time prices. C. Avoiding using cash-back apps. D. Making general product descriptions. 15. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. AI:A Game Changer for Shopping B. The Fall of Black Friday C. The Risks of Using AI D. Online Shopping:A Way to Change Holidays 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。 How to Be Who You Want to Be Learning to be comfortable with yourself can be hard, and you might wish to be someone different. It may seem tough to change yourself. ___16___ Here’re some tips for you. Write down what makes you unique. Before you can know who you want to be, it’s important to understand what makes you special. This process is called difference. ___17___ By listing your positive qualities, you can avoid the negative influence and pressure form others. Think about what you are good at and what makes you different from everyone else. ___18___ To become who you want to be, you need to know who this new person is. Write down all your d re arms and goals. Make these dreams as clear and specific as possible. Then, check your list again. Each goal should be realistic and positive, focusing on yourself. Plan for failure, and if it happens, look at your goals to remind yourself why you’re doing this. Remember, goals give you direction and motivation. Give. yourself room for failure. You might face problems while changing yourself. ___19___ . Understand that failure is a chance to learn and grow. Also, if you try too hard to be this new person, you might get tired and go back to old habits. It’s important to be patient and kind to yourself during this process. Break bad habits. Breaking bad habits means looking closely at what you do and finding out what causes these habits. You can stop bad habits by knowing your triggers (起因), learning how to break the cycle, and rewarding yourself when you succeed. ___20___ . For example, if you tend to put off things you plan to do, find out why and create a schedule to stay on track. By following these steps, you can start to become the person you’ve always wanted to be. Remember, change takes time, so be patient with yourself and keep working towards your goals. A. Write down your goals. B. If you fail, don’t give up. C. Make a plan to handle them. D. It helps you discover yourself. E. Failure can be the best step to make you be a better self. F. Here’re some reasons why you should be what you want to be. G. However, you can become the person you always want to be. 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。 “I don’t want to go, Miss White. I’m ____21____.” Monica told her teacher. Monica was a very quiet girl. She always sat at the back of the classroom, ____22____ or taking notes. Every Monday morning, there would be a special show in her class and one student would be ____23____ to make a speech about his or her dream. Miss White hoped that Monica could have a try the next week. But she refused. “I know it seems ____24____ for you, but it will help you build up your confidence,” said Miss White. Monica was lost in thought. The next day, Monica came to Miss White’s office. Miss White was ____25____ that she would take the chance. Miss White red-penciled her manuscript (手稿) of speech, corrected her ____26____, and even helped with her body language. She advised Monica to practice, to ____27____ that she was speaking confidently in front of her class. For a whole week, Monica practiced speaking in front of her imaginary friends and teacher. Behind the locked door of her bedroom, she told them about her ____28____. ____29____, Monday arrived. When Monica was called upon to give her speech, she ____30____ and walked to the front of the class without any notes, in a show of confidence. Monica’s successful performance brought everyone a great ____31____. The whole class clapped (鼓掌) for a full minute ____32____she completed her speech. Miss White smiled. She had known that Monica would make it when she ____33____took her first step to overcome her fear of speaking in public. From that day, Monica’s life changed for the better. At the age of 23, she ____34____ a news reader. People who see her on television now will find it hard to ____35____ that she was once a shy girl who refused to speak up in class. 21. A. disappointed B. upset C. tired D. frightened 22. A. singing B. reading C. talking D. laughing 23. A. warned B. forced C. chosen D. caught 24. A. necessary B. important C. interesting D. difficult 25. A. glad B. mad C. bored D. afraid 26. A. conversation B. explanation C. pronunciation D. instruction 27. A. introduce B. examine C. realize D. imagine 28. A. job B. dream C. hobby D. promise 29. A. Eventually B. Suddenly C. Gradually D. Actually 30 A. pressed up B. looked up C. stood up D. woke up 31. A. secret B. thought C. decision D. surprise 32. A. when B. until C. since D. before 33. A. easily B. luckily C. quickly D. bravely 34. A. knew B. loved C. became D. met 35. A. expect B. believe C. discuss D. express 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。 Have you ever noticed that studying outside feels refreshing? Research ____36____ (increasing) shows that green spaces in and around schools offer remarkable benefits to students-not only as places for play, but as important parts of ____37____ (learn) and development. One of ____38____ most significant advantages is an improved cognitive (认知的)function. Schools with more natural surroundings ____39____ (connect) with better academic performance. Natural spaces seem to inspire the imagination and ____40____ (create) thinking. Simply having a better view from a window can help students focus more effectively in the classroom. Green spaces also promote physical and mental health. Give children green areas, and they are more likely to take part in physical ____41____ (activity). This helps improve their physical health and their ability to cope with challenges. For students, especially those facing the pressures of exams, a walk in a park can be a great way ____42____ (relax) and clear their minds. ____43____ addition, these natural areas help build stronger, more inclusive school communities. They create opportunities for students from various backgrounds to interact and socialize, ____44____ builds trust and friendships. All in all, adding more green spaces to school designs ____45____ (be) a smart investment — helping students become healthier, happier, and more effective learners. 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，为弘扬中国传统文化，你校将举办外国学生“诗歌朗诵大赛”（Poetry Recitation Contest），请给你的英国朋友Bill写封邮件，邀请他参加比赛。内容包括： (1)大赛的时间、地点； (2)朗诵内容：唐诗（Tang poetry）； (3)报名方式。 注意：(1)词数80左右； (2)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Bill, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 I applied for a job with a Chinese-Canadian company in Vancouver. As you know, the Chinese are famous for their food. They cook delicious food and obtain a simple pleasure from eating. So, I was not surprised when my new boss invited me out to lunch to celebrate my new job. He said we were going to eat in a Chinese restaurant in Chinatown. I was nervous. I knew we would be using chopsticks, and while I had tried many times to master the technique, I had completely failed in every attempt. How would I be able to make a good impression? Would I make a complete fool of myself? That evening, I called a friend and asked her to explain exactly how to use chopsticks. She patiently explained the proper way of holding them between the thumb, first and middle fingers.“ It is not that hard,” she said. “That is easy for you to say,” I replied. “You’ve been eating with chopsticks all your life. It is natural for you!” I didn’t get much sleep that evening. I kept turning around in bed all night, worrying about lunch the next day. The next day, I could hardly contain my anxiety. It was difficult to get any work done in the morning. At noon, I left with my boss and two co-workers and headed to the restaurant. We were seated at an excellent table. My boss wrote out the food order, speaking to the server in Chinese. My heart was pounding, but then I noticed a strange thing. Instead of the customary chopsticks, each of us had knives, forks, and spoons. I was confused at first, but then, it hit me. My boss knew that I would have trouble with the chopsticks. He wanted to save me from embarrassment, so he had called ahead and arranged for us to be served with knives and forks. I couldn’t believe how kind and helpful he was. 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。 Instantly, I made up my mind and asked the server to bring me a pair of chopsticks. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In the end, I wasn’t embarrassed at all. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 盐池中学2025-2026学年度第一学期期末考试 高一英语试卷 总分150分 答题时间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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。每段对话读两遍。 1. Who will come to the ball? A. Michelle. B. Karen. C. Lisa. 2. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Doctor and patient. C. Waitress and customer. 3. Where are the speakers most probably? A. At an office. B. At a restaurant. C. At a convenience store. 4. What are the speakers going to do at the beach? A. Enjoy the sunset. B. Take a walk. C. Attend a party. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Dale’s travel experience. B. The beautiful weather. C. The Statue of Liberty. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。 听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。 6. What is Grace’s plan for tomorrow? A. Washing clothes. B. Visiting her uncle. C. Going to Disneyland. 7. Why does the man talk to Grace? A. To ask a favor. B. To express thanks. C. To extend an invitation. 听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。 8. What is the magazine about? A. Photography skills. B. Travel stories. C. Famous cities. 9. What does Alan plan to do for the magazine? A. Write his personal travel experiences. B. Provide his daily life photos. C. Draw some pictures. 10. What does Alan want to be in the future? A. A photographer. B. A tour guide. C. A writer. 听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。 11. What does Emma usually do from 9:00 am to 10:30 am? A. She eats snacks. B. She plays outside. C. She watches cartoons. 12. When does Emma begin to take a nap? A. At 12:40 pm. B. At 1:15 pm. C. At 2:30 pm. 13. What is an essential requirement for the babysitter A. Knowing CPR. B. Being fluent in English. C. Having some experience. 听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。 14. What does blue stand for in James’ design? A Freedom. B. Courage. C. Peace. 15. What does James think of Nadira Ganji’s design? A. Amazing. B. Awful. C. Simple. 16. What is the woman doing? A. Attending a lecture. B. Hosting a ceremony. C. Conducting an interview. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17. What will the tourists do this morning? A. Eat at the largest restaurant in Shanghai. B. Visit the tallest building in the world. C. Try the fastest elevator worldwide. 18. Where will the tourists go this afternoon? A. The Bund. B. Yu Garden. C. The Shanghai Tower. 19. How will the tourists get to Zhujiajiao Water Town? A. By bus. B. By boat. C. By train. 20. How long will the trip last? A. One day. B. Two days. C. Three days. 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。 A 【1~3题答案】 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. A 5. B 6. C 7. D C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. B 9. D 10. A 11. C D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. C 13. D 14. B 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. G 17. D 18. A 19. B 20. C 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。 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. D 22. B 23. C 24. D 25. A 26. C 27. D 28. B 29. A 30. C 31. D 32. A 33. D 34. C 35. B 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. increasingly 37. learning 38. the 39. are connected 40. creative 41. activities 42. to relax 43. In 44. which 45. is 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 Bill, To promote traditional Chinese culture, the Students’ Union will hold a Poetry Recitation Contest, which is aimed at promoting traditional Chinese culture. The contest is scheduled to take place in the school hall at 8:00 a.m. on December 6th, 2025. The recitation content should be Tang poetry. We sincerely invite all students from the International Department to participate. It’s a great chance to experience the charm of Chinese poetry. Looking forward to your coming and showing your love for Chinese culture! Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 【47题答案】 【答案】One possible version: Paragraph 1: Instantly, I made up my mind and asked the server to bring me a pair of chopsticks. As soon as they were brought in front me, I took them carefully in my hand. I looked over at my boss and we exchanged a smile. With determination, I grasped the chopsticks and attempted to pick up some rice and a piece of meat. However, my fingers slipped and the food fell back onto the plate. I was swamped with a sense of embarrassment due to my failed attempts. At that moment, I saw my boss giving me a reassuring nod, which motivated me to keep trying. I plucked up the courage and tried again, determined to master this skill. Through trial and error, I gradually got the hang of using chopsticks. Paragraph 2: In the end, I wasn’t embarrassed at all. I was glad that my new boss was so thoughtful that he could take everything into consideration. And I was really happy that I had decided to ask for chopsticks. After that, we often went out for lunch in that restaurant. Despite facing a number of challenges, I persevered in my attempts to use chopsticks. With the help of my friend and the patience of my boss, I was able to overcome my fear of using chopsticks and practice until I became proficient. It struck me that diversity is not about how we differ, but about embracing one another’s uniqueness. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $