2026届山东济宁市下学期高考模拟考试（一模）英语试题

英语参考答案 第一部分听力 1-5 CABCA 6-10 BACAB 11-15 CBCBA 16-20 CABCB 第二部分阅读 第一节 21-23DBC 24-27 CADB 28-31 DADC 32-35AABC 第二节 36-40 DBGCE 第三部分语言运用 第一节 41-45 ACDBA 46-50 DBACD 51-55 ABCDB 第二节 56.claiming 57.what 58.comments 59.It 60.a 61.broader 62.was 63.robotic 64.but/yet 65.to excel 第四部分写作 第一节 One possible version: Good morning!I feel honored to deliver a speech today.Does listening to music disturb our study?Absolutely not!Actually,it can serve as a fantastic study companion. When I'm wrestling with tough problems or stressful deadlines,soft background music,tends to ease my tension,blocking out random distractions.As for me,the charm of English songs particularly deserves a mention.Whenever I get lost in their catchy tunes and vibrant lyrics,it's like opening a door to a linguistic and cultural wonderland with natural pronunciation,everyday slang,and fascinating cultural stories.This not only improves my language skills but also gives me a deeper understanding of Western culture. Personally,music doesn't merely make studying less of a chore;it transforms studying into a more enjoyable and fruitful experience.Let's embrace music as our study companion and make learning a truly delightful journey.Thank you for listening! 第二节 One possible version: I started looking for writing opportunities online.Scrolling through countless job ads,I hunted for any role related to travel writing.Next,I crafted a polished resume,highlighting my 20 years as chief editor and glowing reviews that spoke to my expertise.Rather than hiding my age,I embraced it wholeheartedly,claiming it gifted me with unique insights.Filling out applications to various travel-related magazines,I felt a mix of anticipation and nervousness-hoping to stand out yet fearing age would be a barrier.Still,I sent off dozens,refusing to let 78 hold me back,all because my mom's words kept pushing me forward. Luckily,Marco polo,a travel magazine,arranged an interview for me.During the interview,I passionately shared my editorial vision and lifelong dedication to travel writing, which struck a deep chord with the interviewer."Your insight and depth are exactly what we have been looking for,"the editor noted,clearly valuing perspective over age.Deeply impressed,he offered me the position of travel columnist on the spot.Overjoyed,I accepted,feeling a renewed sense of purpose.Now,at 78,with my enthusiasm reignited,I continued to devote myself to the craft of writing,which echoed my mother's wisdom:true occupation knows no age. 听力原文： Text 1 M:Sarah,how was your vacation in Arizona?You said you were riding motorcycles in the desert. W:Yes,John.It was great until I got some sand in my eye! M:Ouch.That must have hurt. Text 2 M:Hi,Grace.What are you doing there? W:I'm trying to write an advertisement for some things I want to sell.But I can't think of good descriptions. M:Maybe I can help.What are you selling? Text 3 M:Daisy,have you decided where to study abroad? W:Not yet.My mother suggests I go to France and my father thinks I should go to the UK.But I want to go to China most. M:You should follow your heart. Text 4 M:Lisa,would you like to come to my wife's baby shower this weekend? W:That depends.I have to work on Saturday. M:You can come as long as you have time the following afternoon W:I can make it then. Text 5 W:David,are you going to the office barbecue tomorrow?I'm so excited.It's the first one of this summer. M:I'm not sure.My bike has a bad wheel.I'm trying to get it fixed.And the bus is so inconvenient. W:Don't worry.I can give you a ride in my car. M:Sounds great.Thank you. Text 6 W:Mr.Yang,Alice said you wanted to talk with me. M:Yes.Sit down,please.Rose,I find you are absent-minded these days,and can't finish your job on time.What happened to you? W:Sorry,Mr.Yang.My daughter got a serious cold last week and I had to look after her in the hospital after work. M:I'm sorry to hear that.If necessary,you can take a few days off.I hope your daughter could recover soon. W:Thank you,Mr.Yang.She feels much better now and has returned home. M:Great!I believe you can finish your job soon. Text 7 M:Hello,Mrs.Yates.Thanks for coming to meet me.We've received your proposal for the new gym,and we're quite impressed. W:Allow me to expand this concept a bit more.I'm planning to make this a one-stop center for health,wellness and entertainment. M:I see.In your proposal,you mentioned some very high expenses to get this started.It's unusual to receive requests from someone without a formal business background. W:I know.I've loved professional sports since I was a child.I'm not much of a player,but sports are my life.I'm going to provide access to sports for everyone in the community. M:This city is definitely lacking a sports center.Are you expecting us to join your team as a partner? W:I've already had a brilliant group of people working for me.All we need now is the first loan. M:I love your passion and excitement.I've signed off on your business loan,and now I'll review it with the bank manager. Text 8 W:Michael,what's your plan for your summer vacation? M:I'll do some volunteer work at a hospital. W:Why do you decide to volunteer there? M:There's a story behind it.I was severely injured when I fell down at a football match in our school last year.After the accident,I was sent to hospital right away.Dr.Chang performed surgery on me.My type of injury means there is typically one percent chance of recovery W:You must have been very sad. M:Yes.But Dr.Chang encouraged me.After the surgery,he told me immediately that he saw positive signs.Because of his encouragement,I tried my best to recover.Just four months later,I could walk again.And I went on the stage at my high school graduation. W:So you chose to volunteer there to spread positive attitude to other patients,right? M:Yeah.I wish to help them change their negative outlook on life.What will you do this summer, Maria? W:I'll be very busy this summer.I'll take Spanish courses and help my mother sell clothes in her shop. M:That sounds nice Text9 M:Welcome to join us tonight,Michelle.In our tonight's program,could you tell us something about yourself? W:Certainly.I was born in July,1965.I was the second child of my family.My father was a tax collector and my mother worked at a hospital,taking care of patients.None of them was in the show business. M:How did you get into the show business? W:I was very interested in acting when I was a child.I think I have a gift for acting.When I was a teenager,I attended the Ulster Youth Theatre to learn how to act.Luckily,my parents supported my dream. M:What were you at first,a movie actress,a TV actress or a stage actress? W:A stage actress.In 1986 I went to London and established myself as an important stage actress in Oleanna at the Royal Court.After I became famous,I was offered a role in Game of Thrones in 2011. M:That show was a big hit. W:Yes.After that I appeared in several American television series,such as 24,Suits and The Lizzie Borden Chronicles.But in 2015 I returned to Britain. M:Why? W:Because I preferred to act on the stage.I chose to appear in Splendour. Text 10 W:Good morning,ladies and gentlemen.Welcome to the South Coast Gardens,founded in 1932 by the Gilson family.The gardens cover eight acres and have 8,000 varieties of plants.The old family house stores one of the world's largest collections of rare books.It also holds a collection of 18th-century British,European,and American paintings,rare coins,furniture,and so on.You'll have time to visit the collections after lunch,following our walk through the gardens.I'm certain you'll thoroughly enjoy the gardens,which are divided into an Eastern tea garden,a tropical rainforest,a Southwestern desert,and an English rose garden.The English rose garden is considered one of the most beautiful rose gardens in the country.If you have any questions during today's tour,please don't hesitate to ask me.Now follow me along the stone path to your right, and we'll begin today's tour.2026年高考模拟考试 英语试题 注意事项： 1、答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。 2、回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。 如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡 上。写在本试卷上无效。 3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳 选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音 播放两遍。 1.What is Sarah doing? A.Taking a vacation. B.Riding a motorcycle. C.Sharing an experience. 2.What does the man offer to do? A.Write an advertisement.B.Sell some products. C.Teach sales skills. 3.Where does the man suggest Daisy go? A.France. B.China. C.The UK. 4.When will Lisa go to the baby shower? A.On Friday. B.On Saturday. C.On Sunday. 5.How will the speakers go to the barbecue? A.By car. B.By bus. C.By bike. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳 选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟 的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6.Where does the conversation probably take place? A.At home. B.In an office. C.In a hospital. 7.What is Mr.Yang like? A.Considerate. B.Serious. C.Bossy. 高三英语试题第1页（共10页） 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8.What is Mrs.Yates'proposal about? A.An entertainment club.B.A shopping mall. C.A sports center. 9.What do we know about Mrs.Yates? A.She has an excellent team. B.She was a professional athlete. C.She comes from a business background. 10.What does Mrs.Yates want the man 'to do? A.Join her as a business partner. B.Offer loan support for the project. C.Introduce her to the bank manager. 听第8段录音，回答第11至14题。 11.What happened to Michael last year? A.He lost a football match. B.He missed the school graduation. C.He had major surgery on his leg. 12.What did Michael think of Dr.Chang's words? A.Disappointing. B.Uplifting. C.Worrying. 13.What is Michael likely to do at the hospital? A.Do some cleaning. B.Work as a care assistant. C.Encourage patients positively. 14.What are the speakers mainly talking about? A.Their volunteer activities.B.Their summer plans. C.Their school life. 听第9段录音，回答第15至17题。 15.What is the relationship between the speakers? A.Host and guest. B.Director and actress. C.Fellow workers. 16.What drove Michelle to get into the show business? A.Her parents'encouragement. B.Her eagerness to be famous. C.Her passion for acting. 17.What can we learn about Michelle? A.She first showed up in a stage play. B.She had a preference for acting on TV. C.She enjoyed fame in the movie industry. 听第10段录音，回答第18至20题。 18.What are the listeners scheduled to do first? A.Visit an old family.B.Tour the gardens. C.See the collections. 19.What does the South Coast Gardens have? A.About 800 varieties of plants. B.The world's largest collections of modern paintings. C.One of the most beautiful rose gardens in the country. 20.Who is probably the speaker? A.A collector. B.A tour guide. C.A gardener. 高三英语试题第2页（共10页) 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，洲分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。 Parcel lockers,also called smart lockers or package lockers,are secure,automated storage units in centralized locations.They are revolutionizing how goods can be delivered and received.People can pick up a package from a locker at a time that suits them,in a convenient location near their residence or workplace. Yet for all their advantages,parcel lockers are still far from being widely adopted by online shoppers.Many consumers still opt to have their online shopping parcels delivered directly to their homes instead of using parcel lockers,simply because they don't know this delivery option when placing online orders and thus have never tried it. Even though locker usage is still low,companies and government agencies hope more shoppers will try it as they learn about the benefits.Using parcel lockers can help reduce traffic from delivery vehicles and lower our carbon footprint,which is better for the Earth. So,why not give easyLocker a try? Unlock the Easy Way to Get Your Parcels easyLocker is the better option. An islandwide parcel collection network for your delivery and pick-up solutions. Secure Environmentally friendly Always Consolidated Open deliveries to easyLocker locations help reduce your carbon footprint. Privacy Convenient Location Keeps your home address Choose from over 250 and contact details private locations. from delivery personnel. How to use easyLocker? Select easyLocker as your delivery option. Remember to Wait for notification that your parcel is ready. secure the Go to the selected easyLocker location. locker before Enter your unique access code sent to you. you leave! Collect your parcel from the locker and go! 高三英语试题第3页（共10页) 21.What keeps some shoppers from trying a parcel locker? A.Inconvenient locations. B.Environmental concerns. C.Inefficiency of delivery. D.Unawareness of its presence. 22.What must users of easyLockers do? A.Collect their parcels within 24 hours. B.Key in a unique access code to get parcels. C.Leave the locker door open for the next user. D.Inform the deliveryman of their home address. 23.Who are the targeted readers of the text? A.Locker producers. B.Delivery personnel. C.Online purchasers. D.Potential investors. B For most of my life,I treated taste as fixed.There were things I liked and things I didn't,and that was that. Sticking to that belief had left me in a bit of a standstill.I stopped making time for new hobbies or trying anything new.Salsa lessons?No,thanks.Interactive theatre?Not for me..But my automatic“no”to anything that“wasn't my thing”only kept me trapped in the same routine of work,sleep,eating,and that left me feeling listless and a little empty. So,in an effort to break the boredom,I began to question whether my taste was fixed at all,or whether it might be something I could train.I had read that children need 8 to 15 tries to accept a new food.Why shouldn't the same principle apply to social activities for adults? I started small.When a friend invited me to a book club,I resisted the urge to dismiss it,despite my longstanding dislike of reading due to dyslexia(阅读障碍症).But I went anyway.I listened to the first book on audio book and,to my surprise,enjoyed the discussion and the people.Now I spend mornings reading.Then came music and performance:jazz clubs,line dancing,contemporary performance-all things I had previously disregarded. Trying things you thought you wouldn't enjoy,I found,became oddly addictive.I didn't love everything straight away,but I stopped saying no before I had even begun. Most recently,I tried out my local library's chess club.I was easily 30 years younger than everyone else,but that didn't matter.Honestly,there was nothing quite like being wiped off the board by someone who had been playing since before your parents met.I felt more of a connection with others there than at any organized twenty-something social event I've attended. Putting "try something new"in my diary once a week broke up the work-commute-collapse cycle I had accidentally built my life around.Now I simply count to five,approach the friendliest-looking person with a "hello",and any initial awkwardness quickly fades.Next week?Who knows.Maybe magic lessons.Maybe life drawing.Maybe both. 24.How did the author's fixed idea affect her? A.It simplified her daily routine. B.It left her more time for work. C.It flattened her life into dullness D.It spared her unwanted socializing. 高三英语试题第4页（共10页) 25.Why did the author accept her friend's invitation to a book club? A.To make a conscious shift in her life. B.To revisit a former interest in reading. C.To meet her friend's repeated requests. D.To occupy a blank in her personal calendar. 26.How did the author feel when losing the chess game? A.Totally relieved. B.Slightly puzzled. C.Rather embarrassed. D.Somewhat delighted. 27.What message does the author try to convey? A.Learn to say no. B.Break out of your shell. C.Look before you leap. D.Let go of the past. C Chaotan One,the world's first commercial power generator that uses supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO2),has begun operations in China.This achievement breaks a century-old tradition of using steam for power generation,marking a major improvement in efficiency. The invention of the steam engine was a first step towards the Industrial Revolution that changed the world.Over the years,the engine's efficiency was further improved through different designs and fuels;however,the medium for doing work remained the same-steam. Scientists seeking further improvements in power efficiency noticed that a significant portion of energy is wasted generating steam to drive turbines ()Water needs to be boiled first and needs to undergo a phase change to generate steam.Scientists have been looking for a better medium to replace steam. They found this in sCO2.COa exists as a gas at room temperature and can be cooled to form dry ice by reducing pressure and lowering temperature:When temperature is raised to 31C,and pressure is increased to 7.37 MPa,CO2 enters its supercritical state,where it exhibits properties of both a liquid and a gas.In applications such as moving a turbine,this is extremely useful since the gas-like state offers less resistance while the liquid-like state provides greater push power. The power generation process works like this:The COa is first pressurized into a supercritical state.Then the sCOz passes through a heat exchanger,absorbing heat from an external heat source,and its temperature rises to 400-600 C with a substantial increase in internal energy.After that,it enters a turbine and expands rapidly,driving it to move at a high speed and transforming thermal energy into mechanical energy,which is then further turned into electrical energy for output.The COa remains in a supercritical state throughout the entire process,with no phase change loss. The success of the Chaotan One will likely start a new era in power generation,using COz as a medium and bypassing the need to transform water into steam. 高三英语试题第5页（共10页) 28.What docs the author intend to do in paragraph 2? A.Highlight the value of steam. B.Applaud the past contributions. C.Outline the Industrial Revolution. D.State the background of a new discovery. 29.What is the biggest problem with steam power generation? A.Energy-intensive, B.Labor-demanding. C.Noise-producing. D.Money-consuming. 30.What plays a key role in the high efficiency of Chaotan One? A.The durability of turbines. B.The quick commercialization of generators. C.The easy availability of CO2. D.The continuity of COa's supercritical state. 31.What can be a suitable title for the text? A.Unpredictable Changes of CO2 B.Polarized Views on Chaotan One C.A Pioneering sCO2 Power Generator D.A Breakthrough in Steam Engine 0 We've all seen this happen in a science-fiction movie:The super heroes jump into a shaky spaceship and escape the bad guys by flying through the asteroid（小行星)belt, where huge rocks fall and spin so close that the crew has to duck and dive to avoid being broken into pieces.It's exciting,but it's wrong:In our solar system,the odds are pretty good that you could stand on the surface of an asteroid and not even be able to see another! Yet they do interact if given enough time.Even in the main asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter,crashes are ineluctable.And when two space rocks go "crash"in the main belt,big impacts blow lots of asteroidal fragments (H)out into space. In many cases,these fragments stay on much the same orbital path as the parent asteroid,although they gradually separate from it because of slight speed differences.After thousands of years,some fragments might be clear across the Sun,but their distance from the Sun and the shape and direction of their orbits remain similar.Such conserved features are collectively called an asteroid's orbital elements.The groupings sharing orbital elements are identified as "families",which are named after the largest asteroid in the group. Studying asteroids by focusing on their families can help us make a good guess about what properties a newly-found one has if it belongs to a better-studied family.Care must be taken,though.Some very large asteroids have differentiated materials in the center and on the surface,so confirming those guesses usually requires taking spectra,the time-consuming process of breaking an object's incoming light into individual colors to reveal its composition. It's more than a mere academic exercise to find this particular branch of an asteroid family tree:Some asteroids are potentially risky,meaning they could crash with Earth some time in the distant future.If we know how they find their way to the inner solar system from the main belt to pose threats in the first place,we can defend our planet from future worrisome asteroids. 高三英语试题第6页（共10页) 32.What is the author's view on the scenc in the sci-fi movic? A.It goes against the established facts.B.It overstates the super heroes'role. C.It downplays the special visual effects.D.It fuels people's interest in the asteroid. 33.Which is closest in meaning to the underlined word "ineluctable"in paragraph 2? A.Unavoidable.B.Uncommon. C.Incredible. D.Invisible. 34.What is paragraph 3 mainly about? A.The definition of orbital elements. B.The formation of asteroid families. C.The naming rule of asteroid groups. D.The moving pattern of asteroid fragments. 35.What can be inferred about the study of asteroid family? A.It is a high-risk practice. B.It is built on assumptions. C.Its value can't be overstated. D.Its coverage needs to be expanded. 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人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为 多余选项。 What's the first thing you notice when you step into a museum?Is it the long-faded colors of ancient artifacts or the sounds of visitors discussing what they see?36 Some locations might even offer an eatable treat inspired by an ancient recipe.Museums allow us to indirectly experience the past by tapping into our primary senses-sight,hearing,touch, taste.37 “Representations of the past are often scentless(无气昧的)，but smell probably played a huge role in many historical realities,"says Barbara Huber,an archaeochemist in Germany.38 She and her workmates tracked down some molecular remains that can let us smell the past.Through trial and error,they created Scent of the Afterlife, a mix of scent that would have accompanied mummification processes in ancient Egypt. 4 39 One of the reasons is that it is incredibly hard to study.The scents and smells in the past were already gone before archaeologists could come and investigate the sites,"says Huber.Luckily,new chemical and biomolecular methods in archaeology have kind of reopened the door to continue to study these things. "These molecules that we detect can tell us a lot about ancient materials.At the same time,when we reconstruct them like we did with Scent of the Afterlife,we can bring a piece of the past to visitors today.40 says Huber."If you enter a room and can somehow smell how it must have smelled in a mummification room in ancient Egypt, you're experiencing the history in a different way.History isn't something we only see. A.It can also enrich our understanding of smells B.However,more often than not,smell is missing. C.Smell has long been ignored in studying the past. D.Maybe there's a copy of a sculpture you can touch. E.And the exhibit in the museum is not just a displayed object. F.This "aha moment"changed her attitude towards the research. G.The obvious absence of scent in the study of history inspired her. 高三英语试题第7页（共10页） 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，测分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人空白处的最佳选项。 Sixty-five hours in one week?How was that 41 My cellphone's "screen-time report"felt like a slap (in the face.Well,I quickly 42 I had worked online full-time that weck.Still,that got me thinking hard:Was it time for a 43 Actually...yes.That's it exactly.I know my story is 44,but it varies slightly from the norm,which 45 getting more exercise or spending more time with friends and family. As I slowly 46 myself away from the screen,my cat Athena was the first to notice.She began trying cute little tricks to grab my 47.She picked up her mouse toy and dropped it at my feet.I knew she wanted me to throw it like I always did when she was a kitty.She 48 and prepared to launch herself into the air for a high catch.49 She got it and brought it back.I had assumed that Athena had 50 her love of catch, but apparently I was mistaken.I suddenly felt 51 that I had let my scrolling ( habit replace our morning playtime. I stopped scrolling through four different newsfeeds as part of my morning routine. 52,I had more free time.Inspired by Athena,I volunteered at the animal shelter, pairing abandoned cats and dogs with potential 53. I 54 Athena for convincing me to continue on this lower-tech path.In a world where we're connected 24/7,it's crucial to remember the 55 of disconnecting. 41.A.possible B.tolerable C.terrible D.familiar 42.A.bet B.regretted C.reasoned D.denied 43.A.rest B.click C.chat D.change 44.A.original B.common C.touching D.vivid 45.A.involves B.misses C.allows D.risks 46.A.fooled B.enjoyed C.dreamed D.tore 47.A.imagination B.attention C.arm D.snack 48.A.backed up B.hid away C.jumped up D.rolled over 49.A.Pity B.Caution C.Success D.Deal 50.A.overestimated B.underlined C.outweighed D.outgrown 51.A.guilty B.nervous C.relieved D.embarrassed 52.A.Acceptably B.Predictably C.Unexpectedly D.Supposedly 53.A.trainers B.sponsors C.families D.teams 54.A.reward B.admire C.honor D.credit 55.A.cost B.importance C.outcome D.art 高三英语试题第8页（共10页） 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Before I was hired,I was told part of my job in the pickle (shop was to keep the conversation going with customers.I'd never been talkative,so I lied on my application, 56 (claim)I was entirely at ease talking to strangers. Fake it till you make it and that's 57 I did.A year later,I had no problem easing into conversations with customers.I smiled,asked about their day and made 58 (comment)on the great sale.Then I convinced them to buy our pickled garlic. 59 was here that I truly learned what self-esteem is.Previously,I had always pictured it to be 60 quality only possessed by the skinny blonde cheerleaders.I've since come to understand a far 61 (broad)definition of it. Self-esteem is knowing yourself and not being afraid to let it shine.My big smile and loud laugh,which 62 (be)once a source of embarrassment,has become my trademark. Customers like my sincerity-I'm no 63 (robot)salesperson.Self-esteem is also not being completely shut down by a mistake.The other day,a customer told me I was annoying.Prior to working here,I would have broken down,64 with new confidence, I smiled and apologized,knowing she was the exception,not the rule. The pickle-shop self-esteem keeps motivating me 65 (excel)in college-two major club involvements and a perfect 4.0 GPA. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第-一节（满分15分） 外教Jenny计划在下周的口语课上开展题为“Does listening to music disturb your study?”的讨论。请你写一篇发言稿，内容包括： (1)陈述观点； (2)阐释理由。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Good morning!I feel honored to deliver a speech today. 高三英语试题第9页（共10页) 第二节（满分25分） 阅读下而材料，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文。 It came as a shock when the new president of the company where I had worked for 29 years called me to his office one Tuesday morning along with the human resources director (HRD).He looked at me and announced,"We're planning a retirement luncheon for you this Friday,,” As the chief editor of the company's travel magazine I had founded some 20 years earlier,I had received nothing but glowing reports on every review.But the truth is,I was 78 years old and highly paid.I suspect the company felt that it was time to bring in a younger person at a lower salary in this period of economic stress. "Are there no other jobs in the company where I might fit in?"I asked. “None at your salary,”the HRD assured me. "I heard you were looking for a writer in travel promotions,"I continued. "You wouldn't be interested in that.The pay is one third of your current salary. "I'll think about it,"I said."I don't really care about the money.I just enjoy working.” The new president looked visibly shocked.He exchanged questioning glances with the HRD,then folded up his notebook and stood up. “Cancel the Friday luncheon,”he said. Walking out of the office,I seriously considered applying for the travel promotions job,but did I really want to take a low-paid job after so many years at the top,just for the joy of working?If not here,maybe somewhere else.But who would hire a 78-year-old editor? Overcome with the anxiety,I suddenly thought of the sentence my mother quoted to me:“Man has infinite(无限的)capabilities,limitless opportunities and ceaseless occupation."Age played no part in that quotation.I only needed to know that I had infinite intelligence and limitless ideas and the right opportunity would present itself to me. I wouldn't wait for that opportunity to come to me. 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。 I started looking for writing opportunities online. Luckily,Marco Polo,a travel magazine,arranged an interview for me. 高三英语试题第10页（共10页）