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高二英语下学期期中综合能力评估试题 Class ____________ Name ____________ Marks ___________ 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 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，选出最佳选项。 1. What is the man doing? A. Offering suggestions. B. Making a presentation. C. Asking for directions. 2. How does the man sound? A. Excited. B. Confident. C. Humorous. 3. Why does the man talk to the woman? A. To seek guidance. B. To apply for a position. C. To discuss a speech. 4. Where are the speakers probably? A. In a museum. B. In a factory. C. In a classroom. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. A job. B. A lecture. C. A major. 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，选出最佳选项。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What inspired the man to be a firefighter? A. A TV show. B. A film. C. An accident. 7. How did the man get his firefighter qualification? A. Doing online courses. B. Training in a camp. C. Studying in college. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What did the woman do yesterday? A. She attended an interview. B. She made a summer plan. C. She visited a university. 9. Which field does the woman want to work in eventually? A. Education. B. Finance. C. Marketing. 10. What is the man planning to do? A. Go back to school. B. Take a gap year. C. Start his business. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Workmates. C. Neighbors. 12. What did Jack include in his application? A. A letter. B. A picture. C. A video. 13. How many finalists were there in the model-building test? A. Seven. B. Eight. C. Nine. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. Who is the woman probably? A. A policewoman. B. A hostess. C. A career adviser. 15. What influenced the man’s career choice most? A. His family background. B. His personal interest. C. His educational experience. 16. What did the man do to become a detective? A. He had lessons himself. B. He took three tests. C. He worked as a police officer. 17. What does the man enjoy doing most at work? A. Solving mysteries. B. Writing reports. C. Meeting different people. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. Why did Andrew go to San Francisco? A. For study. B. For travel. C. For business. 19. What do we know about Peter? A. He’s a teacher. B. He supported Andrew. C. He’ll enter a competition. 20. What does Peter aim to help young people do? A. Seek higher degrees. B. Take up hobbies. C. Find their career paths. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A ★★★ Set sail: scenic boat rides around the world for you Whether you’re looking to appreciate nature, explore centuries of history or step into a storybook, these scenic boat rides promise unforgettable travel experiences. Takachiho Gorge (Japan) Take a boat out to Miyazaki Prefecture’s Takachiho Gorge, where vivid green waters, surrounded by towering cliffs (悬崖) and rock formations that look like dragon scales (鳞片), create a landscape that wouldn’t feel out of place in The Lord of the Rings or Jurassic Park. Don’t forget to guide your boat under the breathtaking Manai Waterfall to fully enjoy its natural beauty. Giethoorn (Netherlands) Often called the “Venice of the North” and described as a picturesque village, Giethoorn has no roads — only a system of canals (运河) that residents and visitors travel through by electric “whisper boats” and traditional wooden boats. But that’s only half of Giethoorn’s charm. The other half lies in its storybook cottages, gardens with rich flowers and old-style arched wooden bridges. Wuzhen (China) Wuzhen is one of China’s most finely preserved and lovingly restored water towns. Characterised by cobblestone streets, arched stone bridges and Ming- and Qing-era architecture, it offers visitors an insight into the past. It’s recommended to go on a boat ride in the evening, when the wooden houses and still canals glow (熠熠生辉) under the warm light of lanterns, transforming this picturesque town into a dreamy, mirror-like waterscape. Venice Canal Historic District (USA) Inspired by Venice, Italy, Los Angeles’s Venice Canal Historic District was designed by developer Abbot Kinney in 1905. Today, after restoration efforts in the 1990s, only six of the original canals remain. Go boating past lovely homes, arched walking bridges and green gardens, and you’ll discover a surprisingly peaceful and beautiful part of Los Angeles. 21. What do we know about Takachiho Gorge? A. It is popular for rock climbing. B. It features storybook houses and canals. C. It is known as the Jurassic Park filming site. D. It presents a magical water and stone landscape. 22. Which of the following depends entirely on canals for transportation? A. Wuzhen. B. Giethoorn. C. Takachiho Gorge. D. Venice Canal Historic District. 23. In what way is the Venice Canal Historic District different from Wuzhen? A. It is a historical residential area. B. It is modeled after another city. C. It has facilities for water sports. D. It has picturesque bridges. B ★★★ Panic washes over my entire body as I hunch (俯身) over my papers on the bedroom floor. I desperately work through the same numbers over and over, hating the results that contradict my goals. My mind races with fears about failing exams and projects. My goal was clear: I have to be the BEST. Drops of sweat form on my back, and my face turns bright red. A wave of self-critical thoughts clouds my judgment, and I don’t feel like I am good enough. In college, this was an almost daily process. As someone who just naturally likes to achieve goals, I thought this was normal. However, as years went by, it became a recipe for disaster when it came to my mental health. Now, I realize that I have an achievement addiction. Though I’ve reduced many negative thoughts, they still arise at unwelcome moments, trying to pull me back into the damaging achievement cycle. I was once someone who used awards and titles to prove her worth. When I didn’t win an award, my immediate reaction was, “They don’t know what they’re talking about!” followed by “I’m just not good enough to get that award or anything else.” Neither is true, but the protector voice inside of me wants to defend my pride by announcing that other people are the ones at fault. Then, my inner child tells me that I’m not worth it anyway. Both are wounded parts of my conscious (意识的) and subconscious (潜意识的) mind, and having that knowledge gives me the understanding I always lacked. These days, I am still hyper-focused (高度专注的) on what I want to achieve. I couldn’t just quit it all at once. But I’m learning to manage my ambition without letting it control me. I’m making a conscious effort to accept myself, not just to push for perfection. 24. What was the author’s main struggle at college? A. Balancing study and social life. B. Maintaining healthy eating habits. C. Dealing with pressure to earn perfect scores. D. Managing anxiety over future career decisions. 25. What impact did the author’s achievement addiction have on her? A. It damaged her mental well-being. B. It resulted in her physical burnout. C. It caused her to ignore social connections. D. It led her to be unfriendly toward other students. 26. What was the author’s first response to not winning an award? A. Falling into self-doubt. B. Analyzing the outcome. C. Questioning the judges. D. Seeking self-improvement tips. 27. What is the author currently doing about her ambition? A. Reflecting on its origins. B. Putting it aside and relaxing. C. Facing it and pressing ahead. D. Balancing it with self-acceptance. C ★★★ A short WhatsApp message was what started a long and unexpected friendship between Lam Li Min, a 52-year-old former accountant-turned-full-time mum and a middle-aged low-income single mother struggling with financial, physical and mental health problems. These two women might not have crossed paths had they not been paired up through a Daughters Of Tomorrow (DOT) Befriender programme. Lam volunteers with DOT, a Singapore charity that helps women from low-income families. DOT’s main work is to help disadvantaged women break the cycle of poverty by securing gainful employment through job readiness, upskilling and job-bridging programmes, as well as by providing them with support. One of its programmes is an eight-week workshop to build women’s confidence. Befrienders like Lam are usually roped in during this course to support beneficiaries (受益人) through their journey. Many befrienders remain in contact with their beneficiaries after they have completed the course or even if they drop out of it. Beneficiaries share with Lam their day-to-day struggles, financial difficulties, relationship problems and feelings of hopelessness. Though the befrienders are not counsellors (辅导员), they undergo a screening process and participate in two days of training focused on empathy (同理心) and befriending skills. Two other key requirements: Volunteers must be women and aged above 30, so that they can better relate to the beneficiaries they are journeying with. Though Lam typically checks in with her beneficiaries monthly on WhatsApp, offering comfort and guidance, they often reach out to her when they need help, with some conversations lasting for hours. Lam’s commitment goes beyond volunteering. Last year, she joined a graduate programme in clinical and counselling psychology at Arium School of Arts and Sciences, to learn how to better communicate with women in need and support them. She recently completed the course. Lam finds empowerment in knowing her emotional support helps these women overcome their struggles. Her journey is a reminder of the significant impact one individual can have on the community. 28. What might the WhatsApp message mentioned in paragraph 1 be about? A. Lam checking on the single mother’s well-being. B. Lam inviting the single mother to volunteer. C. Lam asking for advice on mental health. D. Lam seeking financial counselling. 29. What is the primary goal of the eight-week workshop? A. To boost women’s self-belief. B. To improve women’s creativity. C. To enhance women’s adaptability. D. To develop women’s perseverance. 30. Why must befrienders be over 30? A. To offer in-time guidance. B. To teach practical life skills. C. To model patience and courage. D. To better understand the beneficiaries. 31. How did Lam improve her support for women in need? A. By reaching out more often on WhatsApp. B. By pursuing a psychology graduate course. C. By supporting long engaging group chats. D. By volunteering more hours at the organisation. D ★★★★ Ruth Shaw’s memoir (自传), The Bookseller at the End of the World, begins with an introduction to the Two Wee Bookshops she runs in a tiny town on the southwest coast of New Zealand, sharing a few stories of customers who find their way to the remote village and her shops. For the next 50 or so pages, the story continues in a similar, almost picturesque, manner — happy childhood, hardworking and adventurous parents who passed on to Shaw the same spirit of boldness and determination, and a love of books. Beautifully produced, the book might lead readers to think it’s just a lighthearted reflection on the ups and downs of bookselling and the people you meet. These stories are woven (交织) throughout the book, but it is much richer than slice-of-life remembrances. Early on, she explains a difficult time in her youth that led to deep personal challenges and a painful separation from someone she loved. The support and love of her parents enabled her to regain a sense of direction and the courage to face new experiences. She writes of the desire “to run,” always looking ahead, and when things got tough, she would push forward. Despite it all, she demonstrates a truly unbreakable spirit, so her life has been an adventurous one, full of travel and exploration — sailing extensively through the Pacific, working in Papua New Guinea and outback Australia, counselling in Sydney’s Kings Cross, campaigning for environmental causes and establishing a successful eco-tourism business before opening her bookshops. Nevertheless, there are deep losses that will leave readers wondering how much more one person must deal with in a life. It means by the time Shaw opens her Two Wee Bookshops, she is perfectly placed to provide a deep understanding to customers who need to share their own stories. Shaw tells her own story without self-pity; she’s straightforward, frequently humorous, but sometimes reserved. Her strength, optimism and willingness to help others is to be admired, and her remarkable story should be read and reflected upon. 32. What first impression does Ruth Shaw’s memoir give? A. A sad story about her losses. B. A cheerful look at bookselling. C. A detailed account of her travels. D. A complex story about environmentalism. 33. How did Shaw’s parents influence her? A. They taught her to be self-reliant. B. They encouraged her to live a stable life. C. They shaped her adventurous outlook with love. D. They motivated her to focus on academic success. 34. What do the underlined words “to run” in paragraph 3 refer to in Shaw’s life? A. To escape unsolvable problems. B. To participate in extensive races. C. To constantly seek new experiences. D. To manage her bookshops efficiently. 35. Which best describes Shaw’s tone when telling her story? A. Humorous but self-pitying. B. Reflective but critical. C. Reserved and regretful. D. Honest and optimistic. 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。 Struggling to set boundaries that stick? Do you feel like you’re giving it your all, yet people still don’t respect your boundaries? 36 Here I’ll highlight some common boundary-setting mistakes and offer strategies for making them more effective. You’re focused on changing others instead of yourself. 37 It’s often more effective to focus on what you can change rather than expecting others to adjust. For example, instead of repeatedly asking your mother to stop texting you at night, simply let her know you’ll turn your phone off and respond when you’re available. 38 Boundaries set in anger often come across as demands or punishments rather than thoughtful limits. Unless you’re in immediate danger, take time to calm down before setting a boundary. Reflect on what you need and how best to communicate it. Thoughtful, clear boundaries are more likely to be respected and effective. You give in when others resist. Not everyone will be happy with your boundaries, and some people may push back. 39 Most people will adjust over time if you remain consistent. Stand firm — your needs matter just as much as anyone else’s. You’re overexplaining your boundaries. When setting boundaries, less is often more, especially with people who tend to push back. Some will argue against your boundaries to pressure you into changing them. Instead of explaining, keep it simple. 40 Setting boundaries isn’t always easy. But small adjustments can create clearer, healthier boundaries that are more likely to be respected and help you meet your needs. A. Your boundaries are too flexible. B. But at other times, actions are more effective. C. You’re setting boundaries in the heat of the moment. D. A direct “That doesn’t work for me” is often enough. E. Boundaries help you meet your needs, not control or change other people. F. However, someone’s dislike doesn’t mean your boundaries are wrong or should be changed. G. Boundaries are essential for healthy relationships, but many people find them hard to maintain. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 When my mother realized I’d have to cook for myself in college, she spent a summer teaching me kitchen basics. She insisted that exact measurements weren’t 41 and that cooking was more art than 42 , but I still felt I would undoubtedly 43 everything with a single misplaced grain of salt. Still, she 44 me to pour rice into the cooker without a 45 cup. After the watery mess ended up in the rubbish, she said, “Sometimes, things won’t be 46 , and you just have to find a different solution.” From then on, I 47 to see the compromises (让步) and solutions my mother would speak of, not just in the kitchen, but in her life. Once she 48 to make us a traditional Chinese dinner with potstickers (锅贴), the kind her mother would prepare before leaving for America. However, my younger brother, attached to chicken and pizza, 49 it. So she chose frozen potstickers with beef and broccoli instead of cabbage and bok choy. Although this 50 my brother, I couldn’t help but regret the changes to the 51 recipes I cherished (珍视) and the compromises made at the cost of our culture. When I went to college, having roommates was already a big compromise, but food proved even more 52 . Caught off guard by roommates asking for 53 of my meals, I found myself naturally compromising, the way my mother always did, cooking for everyone and 54 their preferences. My mother’s cooking taught me newfound 55 : it’s OK to go off the beaten path, and compromise can lead to something new. 41. A. necessary B. available C. complete D. reliable 42. A. adventure B. habit C. science D. lesson 43. A. explain B. ruin C. cover D. control 44. A. allowed B. forced C. encouraged D. expected 45. A. shining B. measuring C. smooth D. plastic 46. A. free B. clear C. perfect D. fair 47. A. agreed B. pretended C. forgot D. started 48. A. tried B. failed C. managed D. continued 49. A. loved B. refused C. dropped D. lost 50. A. defeated B. disappointed C. frightened D. pleased 51. A. simple B. secret C. special D. original 52. A. difficult B. complex C. costly D. dangerous 53. A. appearance B. amount C. tastes D. prices 54. A. influencing B. judging C. testing D. considering 55. A. generosity B. wisdom C. beauty D. honesty 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。 Homelessness and physical disabilities (残障) almost always limit financial opportunities, even for people with creative talents. 56. __________ (address) the problem, Harvard College graduate Liz Powers and her brother founded ArtLifting, 57. __________ sells original pieces as well as prints and officially approved products 58. __________ (create) by the homeless and disabled. Scott Benner, who has a nerve condition, Jeff Roysdon, who is managing anxiety, and Tim Strouss, who is unable to move, 59. __________ (be) just a few examples from the current group of 130 artists. By providing them with both earnings and recognition, ArtLifting 60. __________ (definite) makes a difference. The company is now catching 61. __________ eye of leading designers, who are drawn to the 62. __________ (encourage) story and the wide variety of expressive artworks that fit different spaces. In one hotel project, prints of detailed black-and-white paper-cuttings 63. __________ (feature) local architecture were chosen for guest rooms. In an office space, similar paper-cuttings were turned 64. __________ wall decorations. Elsewhere, a design firm hosted an exhibition of ArtLifting 65. __________ (participant) to introduce the program to more designers and visitors. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华，正在英国作交换生。上周你在网上购买了一副无线耳机，但收到后发现耳机存在质量问题。请写一封投诉邮件给客服，内容包括： （1）说明购买的产品及出现的问题； （2）表达你的不满并提供相关证据； （3）提出解决方案。 注意：（1）写作词数应为80个左右； （2）请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Dear Customer Service, Sincerely, Li Hua 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。 Liam never appreciated the presents from his grandmother, Agnes. In fact, after several disappointments of receiving science fiction (科幻) books instead of comic books in her packages, he never bothered to open the other gifts and simply set them aside in his room. Agnes, amused by his reluctance (不情愿), often teased him. “Liam, you should never judge a book by its cover.” She would sigh (叹气) dramatically when Liam admitted he hadn’t read any of the books she had bought. One day when Agnes was visiting Liam, she got caught in the rain, and the toolbox she’d bought got dirty. She had left it on the doorstep while wiping her glasses, and by the time it arrived in Liam’s hands, the wet gift wrap was torn, and the dust was more visible than the box itself. Liam was displeased with the look of the toolbox, but even more so with the thought that Agnes might have bought him more of those uninteresting books. The kid simply told her he’d open it later, trying not to hurt her feelings. After Agnes left their home that day, Liam threw the box on the highest shelf, thinking it was another one of her boring presents he hated, and forgot about it. The next day, when his grandmother called him to check if he’d opened her gift, he made an excuse. The next day, Agnes called again, and things went on like this for a week. Liam would always find an excuse to avoid talking about the box and change the subject to something else. One morning, he sat by the phone, preparing to make an excuse to avoid Agnes’ question. But when the boy answered the call, he ran to his mother. “Mom!” Liam cried. “Grandma is in the hospital!” Liam and his mother rushed to the hospital and got the shock of their lives when they saw Agnes unconscious. Liam’s mother stayed with her in the hospital that night, waiting for her to wake up, but Agnes never opened her eyes again. When Liam received the heartbreaking news, he couldn’t stop crying. 注意： （1）续写词数应为150个左右； （2）请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 The first thing that came to Liam’s mind was to open that toolbox. ____________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Liam was heartbroken when he finished reading the letter. _____________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ 本报采编中心 （听力材料及参考答案见下期A4版；部分解析见《教师用报参考》第3期） 以下答案请放在下期A4版 高二英语下学期期中综合能力评估试题 听力材料 听力材料 (Text 1) W: Lucas, I’m working on my CV right now, but I’m stuck on the summary part. Do you have any advice? M: Of course. Summarize your experience, your key skills, and your career goals. Keep it short and to the point. (Text 2) W: So, they want volunteers with good organizational and teamwork skills? M: Yeah. And I believe I’ll be a valuable volunteer for the team. I have relevant experience and I know how to lead a team. (Text 3) M: Emily, have you started preparing for our speech about future careers on Friday? W: Yeah, I’m thinking of focusing on how I can make a difference in my field. M: Sounds like a good plan. I might talk about the skills I want to develop. (Text 4) W: Look at these robots. Pretty amazing, right? M: Yeah. It’s great to be at the exhibition. But it does make me wonder about the future job market. W: It’s a concern. But we can find a balance and keep pushing ourselves to stay competitive. (Text 5) M: Zoe, Professor William’s talk on career guidance was insightful. It’s fantastic that our school set up such a valuable lecture for us. W: Absolutely. I had no idea there are so many different career paths we can explore. (Text 6) W: James, how did you end up becoming a firefighter? M: When I was a child, I watched a TV show about a firefighter. He was battling a fire for a week. He saved many people. He was so committed and I thought I wanted to do the same thing. W: So, what steps did you take to pursue that career? M: I attended a training camp to get my firefighter qualification. After that, I applied for a job and got one successfully. (Text 7) M: Anna, how did the interview go yesterday? W: It went well! I’ll start work on August 1st, but it’s just for the summer. M: Congratulations! What’s the plan after your summer job? W: I’m heading to university to study math. Eventually, I want to break into the financial field. M: Do you think it will be rewarding? W: I believe it will be, Toby. Right now, I’m more focused on making my mark. I think I can get a good job with my degree. M: I’m taking a different route. I’m preparing to launch my own business. It’s going to be a challenge. But I’m confident. (Text 8) M: Hey, do you know what Jack has been doing since we graduated? W: About photography? I remember he was really into photography back in our class. M: Well, he was all set to apply to a film school after graduation, but then something interesting came up. His father saw an ad for a job at Lego, and since Jack was already a Lego fan, he decided to apply. He even added a video of himself making Lego models in his application. W: That’s so cool! Did he get the job? M: He sure did. But it wasn’t straightforward. He had to go through an unusual interview where he competed against seven other finalists in a model-building test. He passed it and joined the team at the Legoland Discovery Center. W: That’s a pretty great way to turn a hobby into a career. I’m glad for him! (Text 9) W: Hello and welcome to What Next?, the program that looks at today’s career opportunities. Today, we have Jeremy Downs, a detective from the Metropolitan Police, with us. He’s here to tell us about his job and how he got it. Hello, Jeremy. M: Good morning, Lisa. W: So, why did you decide to join the police? M: Well, it runs in my family. My dad was a detective, and so was my grandpa. I always knew that this was what I wanted to do. W: What qualifications and steps were required for you to be a detective? M: First, I got a college degree in criminal justice. Afterward, I got two years of experience as a regular police officer. Then I took two tests — one to test my knowledge of the law and the other to test my physical fitness. W: How do you feel about your job? M: Well, it’s stressful but I love it. I feel great every time I solve a mystery. That’s the best thing about my job. And I’m usually outside or talking to people, so I don’t spend much time in an office. I’m never bored when I’m working. (Text 10) Eighteen-year-old Andrew Brackin received a lot of money to go and live in San Francisco for two years. But during that time, he didn’t go to university. Instead, he had to start his own business, a website that helps charities. The money came from Peter Thiel, the co-creator of PayPal. Every year, Peter selects 20 students from thousands of applicants. He only chooses those with the best business ideas. Andrew made it to the last four and then flew to San Francisco for the final. There, he had to present his ideas to an audience of important business people from Silicon Valley. Peter wants to help more students like Andrew. Peter was a student himself. He holds strong views on university education. He feels that many young people apply for degrees without really thinking about what they want to do afterward. Peter is committed to offering a pathway for young people to discover their true passions and career ambitions. 参考答案 高二英语下学期期中综合能力评估试题 参考答案 1-5 ABCAB 6-10 ABABC 11-15 ACBBA 16-20 CACBC 21-25 DBBCA 26-30 CDAAD 31-35 BBCCD 36-40 GECFD 41-45 ACBCB 46-50 CDABD 51-55 DACDB 56. To address 57. which 58. created 59. are 60. definitely 61. the 62. encouraging 63. featuring 64. to / into 65. participants 写作（划线部分为精彩表达） 第一节 【写作提示】（只放在答案页） 本写作任务要求你写一封投诉邮件，应注意礼貌用语与书面化表达。第一部分应明确指出写邮件的目的，说明产品存在什么问题；第二部分应阐述该问题给自己带来的困扰，并提供相应证据（如照片、视频、订单号等）；第三部分应明确给出自己期望的解决方案（如退换货、退款等），并表示期待尽快回复。 One possible version: Dear Customer Service, Last week, I purchased a pair of wireless headphones from your online store. Unfortunately, the product has shown serious quality problems: the left earphone fails to function properly, and the sound from the right one is unstable. This issue has caused me great inconvenience in my daily study and communication. I have attached photos and a short video as evidence, together with my order number (No. 20250812). I believe these materials will make the issue clear. Given the situation, I kindly request either a full refund or a replacement. I expect a prompt response and hope the problem can be settled without delay. Sincerely, Li Hua 第二节 【写作提示】（只放在答案页） Liam对祖母Agnes送的礼物一向没兴趣，尤其是她的科幻书，他更喜欢漫画。几次失望后，他干脆不再拆礼物。一天，Agnes在雨中带来一个被弄脏的工具箱。Liam嫌它难看，以为又是书，便找借口推迟打开。此后Agnes多次来电询问，他都回避。直到祖母突然去世，Liam悲痛万分。 根据续写第一段所给的段落开头语可知，Liam听到祖母去世的消息后第一反应是打开那个工具箱。又根据续写第二段所给的段落开头语可推知，工具箱里有一封信。祖母送的工具箱里究竟放了什么？是不是Liam喜欢的漫画书？那封信里又写了些什么？续写第一段可就此展开叙述。根据续写第二段所给的段落开头语可知，Liam读完祖母留下的信后心痛不已。他会不会后悔自己当初对祖母礼物的忽视？之后又会做些什么？本段可就此展开叙述。 One possible version: The first thing that came to Liam’s mind was to open that toolbox. He hurried to the shelf, grabbed it, and opened it, his eyes welling with tears. Inside were a bunch of comic books and a letter addressed to him. His grandmother’s familiar handwriting revealed the truth he had never imagined — she had been dying but couldn’t bear to tell him. Knowing this might be her last gift, she had filled the old toolbox — once his late grandfather’s — with his favorite things. She apologized for not decorating it nicely, but every inch of it held a piece of her love. Liam was heartbroken when he finished reading the letter. Grief crashed over Liam as he realized how many chances he had wasted. The unopened books, the ignored calls, the excuses — none of them could be undone. From then on, every time he visited his grandmother’s grave, he would sit beside her, reading the stories she had once chosen just for him. Each year on her birthday, he placed her favorite flowers by a note, whispering through tears, Happy birthday, Grandma. Your gifts were the best. I only wish I had understood that sooner. I love you — Liam. 部分解析 阅读 第一节 A篇 主题语境：人与自然——自然生态 本文是应用文。文章介绍了四条风景优美的乘船游览路线。 21. D。理解具体信息。根据Takachiho Gorge (Japan)部分中的where vivid green waters, surrounded by towering cliffs and rock formations that look like dragon scales（那里清澈的绿水被高耸的悬崖和看起来像龙鳞的岩石构造所环绕）可知，高千穗峡呈现了一个梦幻般的水石奇景，故D项正确。A项“它因攀岩而受欢迎”在文中并未提及；B项“它有童话般的房屋和运河”是荷兰羊角村的特点，并非高千穗峡；C项“它作为《侏罗纪公园》拍摄地而闻名”与文章信息不符，文中说的是那里的景观在电影《指环王》或《侏罗纪公园》中也不会违和，意指其景观奇幻。 22. B。理解具体信息。根据Giethoorn (Netherlands)中的Giethoorn has no roads — only a system of canals ... and traditional wooden boats.（羊角村没有道路，只有运河系统，居民和游客可以乘坐电动“低语船”和传统木船穿越其中）可知，B项正确。 23. B。理解具体信息。根据Venice Canal Historic District (USA)中的Inspired by Venice, Italy, Los Angeles’s Venice Canal Historic District was designed by developer Abbot Kinney in 1905（洛杉矶威尼斯运河历史街区的设计灵感源自意大利威尼斯，由开发商Abbot Kinney于1905年设计）可知，威尼斯运河历史街区是人为仿造另一个城市建造的，故B项正确。 【知识链接】 out of place：不合适，格格不入 B篇 主题语境：人与自我——生活与学习 本文是夹叙夹议文。作者通过回忆自己大学时期因追求成就而导致的心理困境，反思自己“成就瘾”的问题，如今学会了在好胜心与自我价值之间找到平衡。 24. C。理解具体信息。根据前两段的内容可知，作者在大学期间会在卧室地板上拼命计算，因结果与目标不符而感到恐慌，内心充满对考试和项目失败的恐惧，一心要做到最好，这种拼命追求目标的状态几乎每天都有。由此可推知，作者在大学时期的主要困扰是努力追求完美成绩所带来的压力。A项“平衡学习和社交生活”、B项“保持健康的饮食习惯”、D项“应对对未来职业决策的焦虑”在文中均未提及。 25. A。理解具体信息。根据第二段中的However, as years went by, it became a recipe for disaster when it came to my mental health（随着时间的推移，“过分追求完美”对我的心理健康造成了灾难性的影响）和第三段中的they still arise at unwelcome moments, trying to pull me back into the damaging achievement cycle（消极的想法仍然会在不合时宜的时候出现，试图把我拉回那种有害的追求成就的循环中）可知，“成就瘾”损害了作者的精神健康，故A项正确。B项“它导致她身体过度疲劳”、C项“它导致她忽视社交关系”和D项“它导致她对其他学生表现得不友好”在文中均未提及，文中主要强调的是对心理健康的影响。 26. C。理解具体信息。根据第四段中的When I didn’t win an award, my immediate reaction was ... or anything else.”（当我没有获奖时，我的第一反应是“他们不知道自己在说什么！”，然后是“我根本就不够好，拿不到那个奖项或其他任何东西”）可知，当作者没有获奖时，她的第一反应是质疑评委，故C项正确。A项“陷入自我怀疑”是质疑评委之后的想法，不是最初反应；B项“分析结果”和D项“寻求自我提升的建议”在文中均未提及。 27. D。理解具体信息。根据最后一段的内容可知，现在，作者仍然高度专注于自己想要实现的目标，但她正在学习管理自己的抱负，免受其控制，并有意识地努力接受自己，而不是一味追求完美。由此可知，作者正在尝试在抱负和自我接纳之间取得平衡，故D项正确。A项“反思它的起源”在文中并未提及；B项“暂时放下它并放松”与文中的“I couldn’t just quit it all at once”相悖；C项“面对它并义无反顾地前行”没有体现出平衡，作者强调的不仅是接受自己的抱负，更重要的是在追求抱负的同时接纳自己。 【知识链接】 1. cloud：（作动词）使……变得不清楚，不清晰；毁坏（某事物） 2. at fault：出错 3. all at once：突然，忽然 C篇 主题语境：人与社会——社会服务 本文是新闻报道。文章讲述了Lam Li Min通过参与Daughters Of Tomorrow慈善组织的志愿工作，帮助贫困女性克服困境，同时学习心理学专业知识，以提升自己对她们的支持能力的故事。 28. A。推断。根据第一段中的These two women might not have ... Daughters Of Tomorrow (DOT) Befriender programme（如果不是通过DOT的陪伴者计划，这两位女性可能永远不会相遇）和第五段中的Lam typically checks in ... offering comfort and guidance（Lam通常每月通过WhatsApp与她的受益人联系，提供安慰和指导）可推知，这条短信很可能是Lam在关心这位单亲妈妈的状况，从而开启了两人之间的交流和友谊，故A项正确。B项“Lam邀请这位单亲妈妈做志愿者”在文中并未提及；C项“Lam寻求心理健康方面的建议”和D项“Lam寻求财务咨询”与文章信息不符，文中Lam是提供心理帮助和财务咨询的志愿者。 29. A。理解具体信息。根据第三段中的One of its programmes is an eight-week workshop to build women’s confidence（其中一个项目是为期八周的工作坊，旨在帮助女性建立自信心）可知，该工作坊的主要目的就是提升女性的自我信念，故A项正确。B项“提高女性的创造力”、C项“增强女性的适应能力”和D项“培养女性的毅力”在文中均未提及。 30. D。理解具体信息。根据第四段中的Volunteers must be women and aged above 30 ... they are journeying with（志愿者必须是女性且年龄在30岁以上，这样她们才能更好地与她们所陪伴的受益人产生共鸣）可知，要求志愿者的年龄在30岁以上是为了让其能更好地与受益人共情，确保能更好地理解她们的处境，故D项正确。A项“提供及时的指导”、B项“教授实用的生活技能”和C项“树立耐心和勇气的榜样”属于错误联想，在文中均未体现。 31. B。理解具体信息。根据倒数第二段的内容可知，Lam参加了一个临床和咨询心理学研究生课程，学习如何更好地与有需要的女性沟通并给她们提供支持，故B项正确。A项“通过更频繁地在WhatsApp上联系（她们）”与文章信息不符，文中只提到通常会每月联系一次；C项“通过支持长时间的、有吸引力的群聊”和D项“通过在该机构投入更多志愿服务时间”在文中均未提及。 【知识链接】 1. cross paths：偶然相遇 2. rope sb in / into：使某人参加，劝某人做某事 3. screening process：筛选流程 4. reach out to sb.：联系某人，寻求某人帮助，向某人伸出援手 D篇 主题语境：人与社会——文学 本文是书评。文章介绍了Ruth Shaw的自传小说《世界尽头的小小书店》，讲述了她从艰难的个人经历中汲取力量，最终在世界尽头的小村庄拥有了自己的小小书店的故事。她通过个人经历告诉人们，当爱与理想坚定存续，破碎的人生依然能够抵达幸福。 32. B。理解具体信息。根据第一段中的Beautifully produced, the book might lead readers ... the people you meet（这本书制作精美，可能会让读者认为它只是对图书销售起起落落以及所遇到的人的轻松反思）可知，Ruth Shaw的自传给读者的第一印象是对图书销售的一种轻松愉快的描述，故B项正确。A项“一个关于她的失去的悲伤的故事”、C项“对她旅行的详细描述”和D项“一个关于环保主义的复杂故事”均与此不符。 33. C。推断。根据第一段中的hardworking and adventurous parents who passed on to Shaw the same spirit of boldness and determination（勤劳而富有冒险精神的父母，将同样的勇敢和决心传递给了Shaw）、第二段中的The support and love of her parents enabled ... to face new experiences（父母的支持和爱使她重新找到了方向，并有勇气面对新的体验）和第三段中的Despite it all, she demonstrates a truly unbreakable spirit, so her life has been an adventurous one（尽管如此，她展现出了真正不可摧毁的精神，所以她的人生充满了冒险）可推知，Shaw的父母用爱塑造了她热爱冒险的人生观，故C项正确。A项“他们教她要自立”和D项“他们激励她专注于学业成功”在文中并未提及；B项“她们鼓励她过稳定的生活”与文中体现的冒险精神相悖。 34. C。理解词汇。根据第三段的内容可知，Shaw总是向前看，遇到困难时会勇往直前，这在她充满冒险的经历中得以体现，由此可推知，Shaw写下的“奔跑”是指不断寻求新的体验。 35. D。理解具体信息。根据最后一段的内容可知，Shaw在讲述自己的故事时没有自怜；她很直率，经常表现出幽默，但有时也很含蓄，她的力量、乐观和乐于助人的态度令人钦佩，由此可知，Shaw在讲述她的故事时的语气是诚实和乐观的。 【知识链接】 slice-of-life：以日常生活为题材的，如实反映现实生活的 【难句解码】 Nevertheless, there are deep losses that will leave readers wondering how much more one person must deal with in a life. (para. 4) ①本句是一个主从复合句。 ②主句是there are deep losses。 ③that will leave readers wondering ...是that引导的定语从句，修饰deep losses。 ④how much more one person must deal with in a life是宾语从句，作动词wondering的宾语。 句意：然而，也有一些刻骨铭心的失去，会让读者不禁想，一个人在人生中究竟还要承受多少？ 第二节 主题语境：人与社会——人际沟通 本文是说明文。文章总结了四个常见的设定边界的错误，并提出让边界设定更有效的策略。 36. G。设空处承上启下，起过渡作用。设空处上文提出两个关于设定边界的问题（难以设定有效的边界？付出所有却仍不被尊重？），暗示边界设定存在普遍困难。设空处下文说明将会指出一些常见的设定边界的错误并提供更有效的策略。由此可推知，设空处应当承接前面提到的设定界限困难的话题，同时引出下文关于如何有效设定界限的内容，G项承上启下，符合语境。G项中的find them hard to maintain与上文中的两个问题相呼应。 37. E。设空处位于段首，起引出本段话题的作用。根据本段小标题可知，本段围绕“人们经常专注于改变他人而非自己”这一设定边界时的错误展开，E项与此主旨相符，解释了界限真正的作用并非改变他人。E项中的meet your needs, not control or change other people与本段小标题You’re focused on changing others instead of yourself和下文中的focus on what you can change rather than expecting others to adjust相呼应。 38. C。设空处为段落小标题，起总结全段主旨的作用。根据本段语境可知，本段主要说明在愤怒中设定的界限往往被视为要求或惩罚，并且建议在设定界限前先冷静下来，C项（在情绪激动时设定边界）很好地总结了本段描述的人们在生气时设定边界这种常见的错误。C项中的in the heat of the moment（一时冲动，情绪激动时）与下文中的in anger相呼应。 39. F。设空处与上文为转折关系。设空处上文指出不是每个人都会对你所设定的界限感到满意，有些人可能会反对，设空处下文转而指出大多数人会因为你的坚持而作出调整，由此可推知，设空处与上文构成转折，应当说明你不应该因为他人的不喜欢而放弃自己的界限，F项符合语境。F项中的someone’s dislike与上文中的some people may push back相呼应，且下文与F项“某人的不喜欢并不意味着你的界限是错误的或者应该被改变”构成顺承关系。 40. D。设空处位于段末，起补充说明的作用，并呼应本段主旨。设空处上文指出设定界限时解释得少往往效果更好，尤其是面对那些试图反驳的人，无需多作解释。设空处应当在此基础上补充说明如何给出简单的回复，D项符合语境。D项中的A direct “That doesn’t work for me”与上文中的less is often more和keep it simple相呼应。 【知识链接】 1. give it one’s all：全力以赴，尽最大的努力 2. come across as：给人……的印象，显得，被理解为 语言运用 第一节 主题语境：人与自我——生活 本文是记叙文。作者讲述了母亲通过烹饪教导她妥协与解决问题的智慧，作者从中学会了如何在生活中接受变化与调整。 41. A。42. C。43. B。根据本段中的cooking was more art than和but I still felt I would ... with a single misplaced grain of salt可知，母亲与“我”在烹饪是否需要精确测量上意见相左，她认为烹饪不像科学那样有严格的规则和精确要求，更像是一种艺术。而“我”还是觉得哪怕放错一粒盐就会把一切搞砸。 44. C。45. B。根据本段中的pour rice into the cooker without ...和the watery mess ended up in the rubbish可推知，母亲希望“我”突破对精确测量的依赖，鼓励“我”尝试不用量杯倒米，最后那稀稀拉拉的汤汁被倒进了垃圾桶。故分别选encouraged和measuring。allowed允许，只是给予许可，没有体现出母亲积极鼓励“我”尝试的态度；forced强迫，不符合母亲教“我”厨艺的情境；expected期望，侧重于表达一种期待的结果，没有鼓励尝试的意思。 46. C。根据该空前的After the watery mess ended up in the rubbish可推知，“我”的烹饪失败了，而母亲告诉“我”事情不会总是完美的。 47. D。根据下文内容可知，“我”开始看到母亲所提到的妥协和解决方案。 48. A。根据本段中的make us a traditional Chinese dinner with potstickers和she chose frozen potstickers with beef and broccoli instead of cabbage and bok choy可推知，母亲尝试为我们做一顿传统的中式晚餐。 49. B。根据本段中的However, my younger brother, attached to chicken and pizza和So she chose frozen potstickers with beef and broccoli instead of cabbage and bok choy可推知，“我”的弟弟对传统的中式晚餐不感兴趣，所以他拒绝了母亲。母亲才选择了用牛肉和西兰花代替卷心菜和小白菜（bok choy）的冷冻锅贴。be attached to意为“依恋、喜爱、对……有感情依赖”。 50. D。根据本段中的So she ... instead of cabbage and bok choy可知，母亲因为弟弟的口味偏好作出了调整，因此他应该是满意的，故选pleased。 51. D。根据句中的Although可知，设空处所在句与从句为转折关系，由此可推知，尽管弟弟满意了，但“我”怀念用原来的传统食材做的锅贴，对母亲改变做法感到遗憾。 52. A。根据该空前的having roommates was already a big compromise, but food proved even more可推知，设空处的情感是在a big compromise基础上的递进，即：在大学与室友相处本身就是很大的妥协，但食物方面尤其困难。此处强调的是，处理食物带来的口味差异等问题更为困难，而非食物本身“复杂”，故complex不能选。 53. C。54. D。根据本段中的I found myself naturally compromising, the way my mother always did, cooking for everyone and ... their preferences可知，室友一起分享了“我”做的饭，由此可推知，一开始室友们要求品尝“我”饭菜的味道，而随着时间的推移，“我”像母亲一样自然地妥协了，在为每个人做饭的同时考虑他们的喜好。故分别选tastes和considering。 55. B。根据该空后的it’s OK to go off the beaten path, and compromise can lead to something new可知，母亲的烹饪教会了“我”新的道理：不走寻常路也可以，妥协可以带来新事物。这是一种人生感悟，是一种智慧。 【知识链接】 1. at the cost of：以牺牲……为代价 2. catch sb. off guard：使某人措手不及，出乎某人意料 3. off the beaten path：偏离常规，非传统路线，与众不同 第二节 主题语境：人与社会——社会服务 本文是新闻报道。哈佛大学毕业生Liz Powers和她的哥哥创办ArtLifting，致力于通过销售无家可归者和残疾艺术家的作品，帮助他们获得收入和认可，改善他们的生活。 56. To address。考查动词不定式。设空处作目的状语，应用动词不定式，故填To address。 57. which。考查关系代词。设空处引导非限制性定语从句，补充说明ArtLifting，且在从句中作主语，故填which。 58. created。考查动词-ed形式。设空处作后置定语，修饰original pieces as well as prints and officially approved products，且create与original pieces as well as prints and officially approved products之间为逻辑上的动宾关系，应用动词-ed形式，故填created。 59. are。考查主谓一致。根据语境可知，设空处所在句描述的是客观事实，应用一般现在时，且主语为Scott Benner, who has ... and Tim Strouss, who is unable to move，谓语动词应用复数形式，故填are。 60. definitely。考查副词。设空处作状语，修饰makes a difference，表示“确实地”，故填definitely。 61. the。考查冠词。catch the eye of是固定短语，意为“吸引……的目光”，故填the。 62. encouraging。考查形容词。设空处作定语，修饰story，应用形容词，表示“鼓舞人心的”，故填encouraging。 63. featuring。考查动词-ing形式。设空处作后置定语，修饰black-and-white paper-cuttings，且black-and-white paper-cuttings与feature之间为逻辑上的主谓关系，应用动词-ing形式，故填featuring。 64. to / into。考查介词。turn sth. to / into sth.是固定短语，意为“将……变成……”，故填to或into。 65. participants。考查名词复数。participant为可数名词，意为“参与者”，此处表示泛指，且其前无冠词修饰，应用其复数形式，故填participants。 11 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $高二英语下学期期中检测。第一节听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC3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。读两遍。Text one, lucas, i'm working on my C. V right now, but i'm stuck on the summary part. Do you have any advice. of course, summarized your experience, your key skills and your career goals? Keep IT short. And to the point. Lucas, i'm working on my C. V. Right now, but i'm stuck on the summary part. Do you have any advice. of course, summarized your experience, your key skills and your career goals? Keep IT short. And to the point. Text, too. So they want volunteers with good organization and teamwork skills. yeah. And I believe I will be a valuable volunteer for the team. I have relevant experience and I know how to lead a team. So they want volunteers with good organization and teamwork skills. yeah. And I believe I will be a valuable volunteer for the team. I have relevant experience and I know how to lead a team. Text three, Emily, have you started preparing for our speech about future careers on friday? Yeah, i'm thinking of focusing on how I can make a difference in my field. Sounds like a good plan. I might talk about the skills I want to develop. Emily, have you started preparing for our speech about future careers on friday? Yeah, i'm thinking of focusing on how I can make a difference in my field. Sounds like a good plan. I might talk about the skills I want to develop. Text for look at these robots. Pretty amazing, right? Yeah, it's great . to be at the exhibition, but IT does make me wonder about the future job market. It's a concern, but we can find a baLance and keep pushing ourselves to stay competitive. Look at these robots. Pretty amazing, right? Yeah. it's great to be at the exhibition, but IT does make me wonder about the future job market. It's a concern, but we can find a baLance and keep pushing ourselves to stay competitive. Text five zi professor Williams talk on career guidance was it's fantastic that our schools set up such a valuable lecture for us. absolutely. I had no idea there are so many different career paths we can explore. Zi professor Williams talk on career guidance was insight ful. It's fantastic that our schools set up such a valuable lecture for us. absolutely. I had no idea there are so many different career paths we can explore. 第一节到此结束。第二节听下面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abc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。听下面一段对话，回答第六和第7两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Text six, James, how did you end up becoming a firefighter? When I was a child? I watched TV show about a firefighter. He was battling a fire for a week. He saved many people. He was so committed, and I thought I wanted to do the same thing. So what steps did you take to pursue that career? I attended a training camp to get my firefighter qualification. After that, I applied for a job and got one successfully. James, how did you end up becoming a firefighter? When I was a child, I watched AT. V show about a firefighter. He was battling a fire for a week. He saved many people. He was so committed, and I thought I wanted to do the same thing. So what steps did you take to pursue that career? I attended a training camp to get my firefighter qualification. After that, I applied for a job and got one successfully. 听下面一段对话，回答第八至第13个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Text seven anna, how did the interview go yesterday? I went, well, i'll start work on August first, but it's just for the summer. congratulations. What's the plan after your summer job? I am heading to university to study math. Eventually, I want to break into the financial field. Do you think IT will . be rewarding? I believe I will be toby right now. I'm more focused on making my mark. I think I can get a good job with my degree. I am taking a different route. I am preparing to launch my own business. It's going to be a chAllenge, but I am confident. Anna, how did the interview go yesterday? I went, well, i'll start work on August first, but it's just for the summer. congratulations. What's the plan after your summer job? I am heading to university to study math. eventually. I want to break into the financial field. Do you think IT will . be rewarding? I believe IT will be toby. Right now, i'm more focused on making my mark. I think I can get a good job with my degree. I'm taking a different route. I'm preparing to launch my own business. It's going to be a chAllenge, but I am confident. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13 3个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Text date hey, do you know what jack has been doing since we . graduated about photography? I remember he was really into photography back in our class. Well, he was all set to apply to a film school after graduation. But then something interesting came up his father saw at for a job at lego. And since jack was already a lego fan, he decided to apply. He even added the video of himself making lego models . in his application. That's so cool. Did he get the job? He sure did. But IT wasn't straight forward. He had to go through an unusual interview where he competed against seven other finalists in a model building test. He passed IT and joined the team at the lego land discovery center. That's a pretty great way to turn a hobby into a career. I'm glad for him. Hey, do you know what jack has been doing since . we graduated about fee? I remember he was really into photography back in our class. Well, he was all set to apply to a film school after graduation. But then something interesting came up his father saw at for a job at lego. And since jack was already a lego fan, he decided to apply. He even added the video of himself making lego models . in his application. That's so cool. Did he get the job? He sure did. But IT wasn't straight forward. He had to go through an unusual interview where he competed against seven other finalists in a model building test. He passed IT and joined the team at the lego land discovery center. That's a pretty great way to turn a hobby into a career. I'm glad for him. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17 4个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Text . nine. Hello, and welcome to what next the program that looks at today's career opportunities. Today, we have jeremey downs, a detective from the metropolitan police with us. He's here to tell us about his job and how he got IT. Hello. jeremy. Good morning, lisa. So why did you decide to join the police? Well. IT runs in my family. My dad was a detective, and so was my grandpa. I always knew that this was what I wanted to do. What . qualifications and steps were required for you to be a detective? First, I got a college degree in criminal justice. Afterward, I got two years of experience as a regular police officer. Then I took two tests, one to test my knowledge of the law and the other to test my physical fitness. How do you feel about your job? Well, it's stressful, but I love IT. I feel great every time I saw a mystery. That's the best thing about my job, and i'm usually outside or talking to people, so I don't spend much time in an office. I'm never bored when i'm working. Hello, and welcome to what next the program that looks at today's career opportunities. Today we have germ my downs, a detective from the metropolitan police with us. He is here to tell us about his job and how he got IT. Hello, jeremy. Good morning, lisa. So why did you decide to join the police? Well, IT runs in my family. My dad was a detective, and so was my grandpa. I always knew that this was what I wanted to do. What qualifications and steps were required for you to be a detective? First, I got a college degree in criminal justice. Afterward, I got two years of experience as a regular police officer. Then I took two tests, one to test my knowledge of the law and the other to test my . physical fitness. How do you feel about your job? Well, it's stressful, but I love IT. I feel great every time I save a mystery. That's the best thing about my job, and i'm usually outside or talking to people, so I don't spend much time in an office. I'm never bored when i'm working. 听下面一段独白，回答第18至第23个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Text ten eighteen year old Andrew bracken received a lot of money to go and live in san Francisco for two years, but during that time he didn't go to university. Instead, he had to start his own business, a website that helps charities. The money came from Peter thiel, the go creator of paypal. Every year, Peter selects twenty students from thousands of applicants. He only chooses those with the best business ideas. Andrew made IT to the last four and then flew to san Francisco for the final. There he had to present his ideas to an audience of important business people from silicon valley. Peter wants to help more students like Andrew. Peter was a student himself. He holds strong views on university education. He feels that many Young people apply for degrees without really thinking about what they want to do afterward. Peter is committed to offering a pathway for Young people to discover their true passions and career ambitions. Eighteen year old Andrew bracken received a lot of money to go and live in science cisco for two years, but during that time he didn't go to university. Instead, he had to start his own business, a website that helps charities. The money came from Peter thiel, the go creator of paypal. Every year, Peter selects twenty students from thousands of applicants. He only chooses those with the best business ideas. Andrew made IT to the last four and then flew to san Francisco for the final. There he had to present his ideas to an audience of important business people from silicon valley. Peter wants to help more students like Andrew. Peter was a student himself. He holds strong views on university education. He feels that many Young people apply for degrees without really thinking about what they want to do. Afterward, Peter is committed to offering a pathway for Young people to discover their true passions and career ambitions. 第二节到此结束。