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普通高中2025—2026学年（下）高一年级期中考试 英语 注意事项： 1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、班级、考场号、座位号、考生号填写在答题卡上。 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段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A．£19.15. B．£9.18. C．£9.15. 答案是C。 1．What will David learn next year? A．Boating. B．Skiing. C．Writing. 2．What day is it today? A．Friday. B．Saturday. C．Sunday. 3．What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Co-workers. B．Neighbors. C．Family members. 4．Which size does the woman want? A．Size 40. B．Size 42. C．Size 44. 5．What is Robert doing now? A．Writing an email. B．Watching a DVD. C．Reading a story. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6．What does the woman care about most? A．Good view. B．Fresh air. C．Quietness. 7．What does Terry probably do? A．A repairman. B．A hotel receptionist. C．A travel guide. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8．Who gave a home-grown gift? A．David. B．Leo. C．Sandra. 9．How does Eve feel about Leo’s gift? A．Pleased. B．Disappointed. C．Amazed. 10．What does Eve use to check the time? A．Her computer. B．Her watch. C．Her mobile phone. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11．What kind of movies does Tina prefer? A．Science fiction. B．Comedies. C．Adventure. 12．What does the man like about action movies? A．The fighting. B．The great songs. C．The funny stories. 13．Why does Tina dislike horror movies? A．They are too serious. B．They are frightening. C．They are not exciting. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14．What makes Thomas good at English? A．Long-time study. B．Talent in language. C．Courage to speak English. 15．Why did Thomas’ family fail to speak English with Linda? A．They were shy. B．They didn’t like her. C．They were poor at English. 16．What kind of life does Linda prefer? A．Busy. B．Simple. C．Peaceful. 17．What does Thomas wish Linda to do? A．Teach him English. B．Stay and be a teacher. C．Call him for information. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18．Where does the speech probably take place? A．In a hotel. B．On a bus. C．At a station. 19．What will Javier do? A．Help with large bags. B．Double check the bags. C．Collect the carry-on things. 20．What is the speech mainly about? A．Tips for sightseeing. B．Introduction to a hotel. C．Arrangements after pick-up. 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 Nature comes alive as night falls in these sunset and after-dark tours in NSW (New South Wales, Australia) national parks. Experience the changing colors of the sky and landscape on a sunset hike or boat, watch night-active wildlife or try stargazing (观星). Mount Kosciuszko Guided Sunset Hikes Enjoy fantastic sunset views from Australia’s highest mountaintop, and then stargaze as you hike back down to Thredbo village on this exciting summer hike with the friendly guides of Thredbo Resort. Price: Fees (费用) are required. Parking is charged. When: Contact Thredbo Resort for dates and times. Where: Thredbo-Perisher area in Kosciusko National Park. Blue Mountains Dark Sky Stargazing Tour Join Blue Mountains Stargazing on an amazing 90-minute astronomy tour in the dark skies of the great World Heritage（遗产）— listed Blue Mountains. Price: Fees are required. Parking is free. When: Contact Blue Mountains Stargazing for a tour schedule. Where: Katoomba area in Blue Mountains National Park in Sydney and surrounds. Blue Mountains Mystery Tours by Ghost (幽灵) Bus Join the friendly local guides of Blue Mountains Mystery Tours for an after-dark journey by bus to explore the exciting and frightening stories of the Blue Mountains. Price: Fees are required. Parking is charged. When: Contact Blue Mountains Mystery Tours for a schedule. Where: Katoomba area in the Blue Mountains National Park in Sydney and surrounds. Mungo Sunset Tours with Outback Geo Adventures Discover the Outback beauty of Mungo National Park. Travel to this amazing area with the experienced guides of Outback Geo Adventures at sunset, or try one of their daytime tours. Price: Fees are required. Parking is free. When: Contact Outback Geo Adventures for a tour schedule. Where: Mungo National Park in Murray-Riverina. 1. What can you do if you join the Mount Kosciuszko Guided Sunset Hikes? A. Enjoy free tourism services. B. Observe stars on the way back. C. Admire amazing sunrise views at a village. D. Watch night-active wildlife on the mountaintop. 2. Which tour brings both excitement and fear to the tourists? A. Mount Kosciuszko Guided Sunset Hikes. B. Blue Mountains Dark Sky Stargazing Tour. C. Blue Mountains Mystery Tours by Ghost Bus. D. Mungo Sunset Tours with Outback Geo Adventures. 3. What do the second and the fourth tours have in common? A. They offer free parking. B. They last the same time. C. They arrange daytime tours. D. They feature world heritage sites. B Two-year-old gorilla (大猩猩) Kaius may make dancing look easy, but it has taken more than just cute moves to get him to dance well. Kaius’ life began unusually when his mother had a difficult birth. His troubled beginning continued immediately following his birth, when his gorilla family abandoned (遗弃) their newborn, assuming the danger to his mum had been caused by his arrival. By the time keepers found Kaius, he was seriously ill, suffering from a deadly illness. “He should have died many times, but each time he pulled through,” Mogo Wildlife Park zookeeper Chad Staples told The Sunday Telegraph. “I took on the role of hand-raising him, and for seven months we were always together,” he added. The first weeks were especially difficult — feeding every two hours, using a breathing machine, a dropper, and a feeding tool. But luckily, despite the difficulties, little Kaius survived. In a first for Australia, keepers succeeded in reintroducing him to gorilla life, first introducing another female gorilla as his mother, and then, six months later, with the rest of his biological family. Overseas, attempts to reintroduce hand-raised gorillas have often ended in failure. Going in blind, the keepers took thousands of small steps to make sure it all went right in the end. Now at a healthy 15kg, Kaius is a lively and curious youngster, amazing Mogo’s visitors with his playful dances. While his diet includes all the usual gorilla food, tomatoes, eggplants, and banana leaves are his favorites. “He’s got that beautiful innocence (天真) of a baby — he’s extremely confident, and everything is a toy to him,” Chad Staples said with satisfaction. His grandmother has taken on the motherly role, while his biological mother is more like an older sister. And his father, a 220kg silverback, now happily protects the tiny child, who, despite his challenging start to life, is learning how to be a gorilla from the best teachers possible — his family. 4. Why was Kaius abandoned by his family? A. He was born weak and unhealthy. B. He couldn’t move at birth. C. He was regarded as a danger to his mum. D. He always made trouble for others. 5. What can we know from Chad Staples’ words in paragraph 3? A. Raising Kaius was hard. B. Kaius was too sad. C. He felt bored with the task. D. He gave up on Kaius. 6. How did the keepers ensure Kaius’ successful reintroduction? A. By keeping him separated. B. By changing his daily diet. C. By copying overseas methods. D. By taking extremely careful actions. 7. How does Chad Staples feel about their work according to the last paragraph? A. Proud. B. Tired. C. Regretful. D. Creative. C There’s plenty of data supporting the mental health benefits of both green and blue settings. Research has shown, for example, that the Japanese practice of “forest bathing”, which includes slowly walking in a forest and breathing in the fresh air — reduces people’s blood pressure and improves their mental health. A report published last year, based on people from 18 countries, found that adults with better mental health, often played in or near coastal waters when they were children. Earlier research found that people who live in homes with views of blue space in the city of Wellington, New Zealand, had lower levels of mental stress than those whose homes have green spaces. There are many possible reasons behind the benefits of connecting to green or blue natural settings. One explanation is that these benefits likely come from what’s called attention restoration theory (恢复理论), which suggests that connecting to nature helps reduce mental tiredness and improves the ability to focus. Actually, a study in 2019 in Psychology found that after children took a 30-minute walk in a natural environment — with open grass fields, farmland, and forest areas — they had a faster, clearer pattern of responses to a series of attention-related tests than they did after walking through a city. Besides attracting your involuntary (无意的) attention, spending time in nature can elicit what’s called “soft fascination”, a safe, pleasant experience that’s interesting but doesn’t require your full attention. “This way, your mind is free and you can think about things at the same time,” says Marc Berman, a professor at the University of Chicago. “When people are in nature, they are likely to think about topics related to spirituality and their life journey.” Another explanation for why nature has an almost medicinal effect on the body and mind is called the biophilia hypothesis (亲生命假说), which suggests humans have an inborn wish to connect with nature and other forms of life. 8. What is found about coastal experiences in childhood? A. They inspire interest in the sea. B. They affect school performance. C. They improve adult mental health. D. They lower blood pressure quickly. 9. What will happen to children after walking in natural environments? A. They will be more intelligent. B. They will move faster. C. They will begin to love nature. D. They will be more focused. 10. What does the underlined word “elicit” in paragraph 5 probably mean? A. Refuse. B. Limit. C. Understand. D. Cause. 11. What can be the best title for this text? A. Nature Has a Lot of choices B. Nature Is Really Good Medicine C. A Happy Childhood Supports a Lifetime D. Green and Blue Settings Are Challenged D Plastic packaging is everywhere in our world, with its waste ending up in landfills and polluting oceans, where it can take centuries to break down. To reduce this environmental pollution, industry has worked to use renewable materials in place of traditional plastics. However, developers of existing green packaging have faced difficulties in blocking moisture (湿度) and oxygen. Now, researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a natural film made from materials found in plants, mushrooms, and food waste that can block moisture and oxygen as effectively as traditional plastics. Meredith, a professor in Georgia Tech’s School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, has worked for more than ten years to develop environmentally friendly oxygen and water barriers (阻隔层) for packaging. While earlier research using special materials showed promise, high moisture continued to weaken the ability of barriers. However, Meredith and his coworkers found a solution by mixing these natural materials together: cellulose (which gives plants their shape), chitosan (got from food waste or mushrooms), and citric acid (from oranges). “By mixing these materials and adding a heat treatment, we created a thin film that reduced both moisture and oxygen transmission (渗透), even in conditions similar to the hot areas,” says lead author Yang Lu. The barrier technology developed by the researchers is made up of three primary parts: a green material for formation, a plasticizer to keep flexibility, and a water-blocking additive to stop moisture. When made into thin films, these materials self-organize and create a strong, ordered formation that doesn’t change shape or become soft under high moisture conditions. Even at 80% relative moisture, the films showed excellent moisture and oxygen barrier performance, matching or outperforming common plastics. “Our approach creates barriers that are not only renewable, but also strong, offering a promising replacement for traditional plastics in packaging applications,” says Natalie Stingelin, professor and chair of Georgia Tech’s School of Materials Science. 12. What is the disadvantage of existing green packaging? A. It is easy to wear out. B. It is expensive to make. C. It takes a long time to break down. D. It performs poorly in blocking moisture. 13. How do the three primary materials mix together? A. Slowly. B. Naturally. C. Accidentally. D. Repeatedly. 14. What is the main idea of this text? A. A unique way to mix materials. B. A new study about energy transmission. C. Natural films may replace plastic packaging. D. Water-blocking films are popular in the market. 15. Where is the text probably from? A. A science magazine. B. A diary entry. C. A biology textbook. D. A travel guide. 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。 Make 2026 the Year of Your Story How is your 2026 story going to go? What do you want to bring into your life this year? Let’s consider a few things... Main character In any good story, there is a main character, whose journey we follow. They have certain characteristics, past events that have shaped them, and shortcomings. ____16____ Have you allowed yourself even to be the main character? Have you got main character energy right now? If not, why not? Your 2026 story starts with you. Supporting group Every good story has a network of supporting group. ____17____ If you haven’t been prioritizing (优先考虑) your friends enough, work out what you can do to change this in the year ahead. And what about the others — those who have pulled you down? Why are you still amazing them? Can you create stronger and more flexible boundaries (边界) in 2026? Difficulties ____18____ Is it a situation or a person? Is it yourself? Is your “main character” living too much in the past or too much in the future? List down all those difficulties that you have faced in your life so far, and get practical about why you want to remove them. ____19____ Aim Think about what you specifically want your 2026 to look like. It may be helpful to design your own “wheel of life”, where you look at different areas of your life. This can help you identify gaps. Work out what things are working in each area and what is not, and how you want things to change. ____20____ What is your goal to achieve? A. How have you been this past year? B. Who are you as the main character in your life? C. What has been stopping you from being happy? D. It is worth considering what you want your trip to be. E. Ask yourself who in your story so far has been there for you. F. Every leading character has a goal that they are trying to complete. G. Face your difficulties — often the reality is less frightening than imagination. 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。 Jo was disappointed with her Secret Santa gift — a pottery (陶艺) class ticket. Unlike her coworkers’ popular presents, she believed the gift was ___21___ and even planned to throw it away. However, forced by her coworker Dee, she ___22___ attended the class. Upon arriving at the studio, Jo was ___23___ by its warm and welcoming atmosphere. Maura, the patient teacher, ___24___ her to make a pottery cup. Though Jo struggled with the soft clay (黏土) and aimed for perfection, her first ___25___ was messy. With Maura’s help, she kept trying and finally finished an ordinary-looking but complete cup. She decided to ___26___ the next class — coloring. During the second period, Jo was ___27___ to find her cup had become a little out of shape after being fired. Maura ___28___ her, explaining that handmade works were unique. Jo chose the color blue, ___29___ it would improve its appearance. When collecting her ___30___ cup, Jo was pleased to see the beautiful, irregular blue waves instead of being ___31___ by its imperfection. She realized ___32___ was not the goal — uniqueness mattered more. For the first time, she ignored what her coworkers might think and eagerly ___33___ the class again. The unpleasant ___34___ had unexpectedly led her to discover the joy of creating and ___35___ imperfection. 21. A. useful B. challenging C. shocking D. boring 22. A. shyly B. unwillingly C. anxiously D. occasionally 23. A. surprised B. disappointed C. frightened D. confused 24. A. reminded B. guided C. followed D. pushed 25. A. room B. choice C. attempt D. instruction 26. A. open B. teach C. recommend D. attend 27. A. proud B. curious C. sad D. lucky 28. A. comforted B. ignored C. awarded D. recognized 29. A. realizing B. pretending C. promising D. hoping 30. A. damaged B. replaced C. finished D. refused 31. A. discouraged B. served C. cheated D. regarded 32. A. interest B. perfection C. speed D. popularity 33. A. signed up for B. made use of C. gave in to D. came up with 34. A. task B. result C. performance D. gift 35. A. avoiding B. accepting C. fixing D. regretting 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。 Stepping outside the place of the World Games 2025 Chengdu, I ___36___ (draw) to the warm, lively and pleasant atmosphere. ___37___ energy of the Games seemed to spread to every corner of the city. Chengdu has become a popular summer travel destination, for the excitement outside the stadiums leaves a lasting and strong ___38___ (impress), much like the competitions themselves. According to data from Trip.com, visitors to Chengdu during the Games increased ___39___ over 31 percent compared to 2024. Events related to the World Games attracted more than 1 million participants (参与者), as the enthusiasm (热情) for sports mixed ___40___ (proper) with the city’s increasing tourism. Near the competition place, a thick guestbook at the volunteer service desk attracted me ___41___ (take) a closer look. On one page was the handwriting of a German athlete. He drew a lovely panda and wrote alongside it: “Thank you, friends in Chengdu. Every day feels like being cared for by family. The weather is hot, ___42___ your smiles make me feel cool.” From the stage ___43___ (create) by the directors, to the detailed work of volunteers and technical teams, to the participation of everyday citizens and visitors, Chengdu presented itself as a city ___44___ is full of warmth. Beyond the competitions, the Games made the city come alive, leaving participants with clear and warm ___45___ (memory). 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是学生会主席李华，你校学生会决定组织以“饮食与文化”为主题的活动。请你给外教Mr. Smith写一封邮件，邀请他做一次主题演讲，内容包括： 1．活动介绍； 2．邀请演讲。 注意：1．写作词数应为80左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Mr. Smith, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 Looking at her granddaughter Pat, old Betty felt truly thankful for her life. Although her husband Frank had passed away five years before, she still lived happily, surrounded by a big and loving family nearby. Bad days came now and then, but Betty always held a simple belief: there was goodness in everything if you looked hard enough. This was also what Frank had always told her. Betty once loved playing tennis. However, she had to give up her hobby because of her knee problem. Still, she tried to stay positive and went out for a short walk every day to enjoy the fresh air and warm sunshine after long cloudy days. Life was simple but peaceful. One day, a removal van (小货车) arrived. A young family moved into the house opposite Betty’s. Soon Grace, the new neighbor, came to visit Betty with a warm smile. She introduced her family: her husband Jon and their two children, Mel and David. Grace explained that Mel loved music and practised the violin quite often. Worried about making noise, she left her phone number and offered to help Betty with shopping in her free time, since she would work part-time at a local primary school. Betty was moved and told Grace to let Mel play the violin as much as she liked. Later, Betty saw Mel standing outside alone, looking unhappy. The teenage girl missed her old friends and music group in her hometown and was unsure whether her music was good enough. Kind Betty noticed her sadness. She comforted Mel and encouraged her to be brave. She told Mel not to fear failure and to show her talent freely, because life favored those who dared to try. Inspired by her words, Mel cheered up and decided to practise harder. Soon came Betty’s 87th birthday. The day turned bright and lovely. Relatives and friends called one after another to send their wishes. Busy receiving guests, Betty felt a little tired but full of joy, knowing how deeply she was loved. 注意：1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Knowing Betty liked the song A Whole New World, Mel decided to give her a surprise. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “That was the most wonderful gift,” Betty said, her voice filled with warmth. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 普通高中2025—2026学年（下）高一年级期中考试 英语 注意事项： 1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、班级、考场号、座位号、考生号填写在答题卡上。 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段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A．£19.15. B．£9.18. C．£9.15. 答案是C。 1．What will David learn next year? A．Boating. B．Skiing. C．Writing. 2．What day is it today? A．Friday. B．Saturday. C．Sunday. 3．What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Co-workers. B．Neighbors. C．Family members. 4．Which size does the woman want? A．Size 40. B．Size 42. C．Size 44. 5．What is Robert doing now? A．Writing an email. B．Watching a DVD. C．Reading a story. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6．What does the woman care about most? A．Good view. B．Fresh air. C．Quietness. 7．What does Terry probably do? A．A repairman. B．A hotel receptionist. C．A travel guide. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8．Who gave a home-grown gift? A．David. B．Leo. C．Sandra. 9．How does Eve feel about Leo’s gift? A．Pleased. B．Disappointed. C．Amazed. 10．What does Eve use to check the time? A．Her computer. B．Her watch. C．Her mobile phone. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11．What kind of movies does Tina prefer? A．Science fiction. B．Comedies. C．Adventure. 12．What does the man like about action movies? A．The fighting. B．The great songs. C．The funny stories. 13．Why does Tina dislike horror movies? A．They are too serious. B．They are frightening. C．They are not exciting. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14．What makes Thomas good at English? A．Long-time study. B．Talent in language. C．Courage to speak English. 15．Why did Thomas’ family fail to speak English with Linda? A．They were shy. B．They didn’t like her. C．They were poor at English. 16．What kind of life does Linda prefer? A．Busy. B．Simple. C．Peaceful. 17．What does Thomas wish Linda to do? A．Teach him English. B．Stay and be a teacher. C．Call him for information. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18．Where does the speech probably take place? A．In a hotel. B．On a bus. C．At a station. 19．What will Javier do? A．Help with large bags. B．Double check the bags. C．Collect the carry-on things. 20．What is the speech mainly about? A．Tips for sightseeing. B．Introduction to a hotel. C．Arrangements after pick-up. 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 【1~3题答案】 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. C 5. A 6. D 7. A C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. C 9. D 10. D 11. B D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. D 13. B 14. C 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. B 17. E 18. C 19. G 20. F 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。 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. D 22. B 23. A 24. B 25. C 26. D 27. C 28. A 29. D 30. C 31. A 32. B 33. A 34. D 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. was drawn 37. The 38. impression 39. by 40. properly 41. to take 42. but 43. created 44. that##which 45. memories 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 Mr. Smith, I’m Li Hua, president of the Student Union. To enrich our after-school life and spread traditional culture, our school will hold an activity themed “Diet and Culture”. The activity will take place in the school hall next Friday afternoon, where students will share food-related cultural stories. We sincerely invite you to deliver a speech, since your rich cultural knowledge can benefit us greatly. We would appreciate it if you could accept our invitation. Looking forward to your reply. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 【47题答案】 【答案】 Knowing Betty liked the song A Whole New World, Mel decided to give her a surprise. She spared her spare time to polish this piece over the past week, hoping to deliver the best performance. When the lively birthday celebration gradually quieted down, she walked forward shyly. With her beloved violin in hand, she started playing the familiar tune. The gentle melody floated in the room, soothing everyone present. Touched and delighted, Betty wore a sincere smile and enjoyed the precious performance wholeheartedly. “That was the most wonderful gift,” Betty said, her voice filled with warmth. She squeezed Mel’s hands affectionately and spoke highly of her exquisite skills and brave persistence. Gratefully, Mel shared that Betty’s kindness and encouragement had cured her loneliness and built up her confidence. Afterwards, Mel regularly came to play the violin for Betty, and the beautiful music bonded the two kind souls and brightened their simple daily life. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $