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石嘴山市2025-2026学年高二年级教学质量检测 英语答案 第一部分：听力理解（共两节，满分30分） 1-5 ACABA 6-10 ABCCB 11-15 BACBA 16-20 CBCBA 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分 ） 21-23 DCB 24-27 CDBA 28-31 DCAB 32-35 DABC 36-40 GAEBF 第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节：完形填空（共15小题，每小题1分, 满分15分） 41-45 CDBAB 46-50 DCDAB 51-55 DCAAB 第二节：（共10小题，每题1.5分，共15分） 56. popularity 57. traditional 58. truly 59. which 60. that 61. a 62. like 63. making 64. its 65. sells 第四部分：书面表达（满分40分） 第一节：（15分） Dear Tom, I’m glad to know your class has held a discussion with the theme “Looking into the Future”. I’d love to share my thoughts with you. As for my ideal future life, I hope to see a world where technology and nature will coexist harmoniously. I imagine living in a smart home powered by renewable energy and having a flexible job that allows me to travel. Besides, education will be accessible to all, and people will pay more attention to their mental health. To make my dream come true, I’m working hard on computer science and environmental science. I am also learning foreign languages for cross-cultural communication. I believe continuous learning and adaptability are crucial for future success. Yours, Li Hua 第二节：（25分） The man wasn’t just making empty promises. The next week, he sent his assistant to Ethan’s stand, who signed a contract with Ethan to supply lemonade for their company’s weekly meetings. Every Monday, Ethan would prepare fresh lemonade, which was picked up by the assistant. This not only brought Ethan steady income but also taught him how to manage a small business, which he had never learned before. He even hired a few of his classmates to help him, which taught him the value of teamwork and responsibility. Years passed, and Ethan’s hard work paid off. He saved enough money to attend college, where he studied business management. During his studies, he often thought of the man who had helped him, realizing that kindness could change a person’s life. After graduation, Ethan started his own beverage company. He always remembered his roots and often selflessly helped kids from poor families, hoping that they could also chase their dreams like he did. 听力原文： Text 1 询问职业 M: Hi Michelle. I haven’t seen your dad in a long time. How is he? Is he still driving a taxi? W: Actually, no, he’s running an Italian restaurant downtown. Text 2 周末活动安排 W: Hi Harry, are you going to go running or play volleyball as usual this weekend? M: Tom likes neither. We both like badminton, so I’ll think about that. Text 3 出行交通方式 M: Are we going to our tennis class by bike today? The weather’s good. W: Yes, it’s sunny but not too hot. But I’ve got a problem with my back wheel. Maybe we can go by bus or just walk? M: We could walk. It’s not far. Text 4 下午活动计划 M: Julia, are you coming shopping with Mom and me this afternoon? W: To buy your new skateboard? I’d love to, but I’m meeting my classmate, Grace. We’re going to see that new Chinese cartoon. M: Okay. And Mom wants to go to the new cafe on Bridge Street. W: Great! They sell fantastic cakes. Text 5 周末野营经历 M: How did you enjoy the weekend? I thought it was great. W: That’s true. I loved camping out under the stars and sitting around the fire at night with our guitars. M: Yeah, me too. I really enjoyed it. Text 6 购物中心的花园休闲活动 W: Hi, Rob. The new shopping center has been open for six months now, hasn’t it? M: Actually, it has been open since February. To be exact, it’s about eight months. W: I see. Now, could you tell us a bit about the garden there? M: In summer this is a big attraction. There is a lake where you can ride in small boats. But fishing is strictly forbidden at all times. There’s also a cafe next to the lake with its own play area. You can enjoy coffee, chat with your friends and take wonderful photos there. But sports are not allowed. W: Well, it does sound like a special place. Text 7 讨论选择感兴趣的新课程 W: Gareth, got a minute? We are expected to choose a new school course. What’s your idea? M: Shall we start with Creative Writing? I’d like to learn fiction writing. W: Um, I’m not really into that. How about Communication Skills? I’m sure it’s useful for future presentations. M: Good point. But what do you think about Money Management? We always spend too much. W: But we aren’t earning money yet. How about Home Economics like cooking, cleaning or fixing things? M: I’m not sure about that. I prefer Computer Programming for game design. W: But Home Economics seems best. It can help us master different skills and the teacher is quite interesting. M: Agree. Let’s go for that. Text 8 询问去成都的订票 W: Excuse me, I’d like to book two train tickets to Chengdu tomorrow morning, please. M: Okay. What time would you like to go? W: Sometime around 10 o’clock to avoid the crowds if possible. M: Got it. We have trains at 9:37, 10:15 and 10:38. W: The one at 10:15 sounds good. M: All right. Would you like to sit in first or second class? W: Second class is fine, thanks. Is there any chance we could have a window seat for one of those? M: No problem. And I booked the seats next to each other for you. The total price is 90 yuan. W: We’ll be taking our bicycles with us. Will it cost extra? M: No. When the train arrives, just tell the train guard your destination and he will help you secure the bicycles in the last carriage and give you a ticket. Then you can take your seats, hand the ticket to the guard to get your bicycles back when you arrive in Chengdu. W: Thank you. Text 9 体操运动员的采访 W: Jackie, welcome to the show. You’ve won gold and silver medals in international events. Did you first develop a passion for athletics as a young child? M: I was introduced to athletics in secondary school and then I got a scholarship to university because of my performance on the school athletics team. I guess I was really passionate about athletics from about 13 years old. W: So was it your school teachers that helped you start a career in sports? M: Not really. I had great school teachers and now I have the best coaches, but it’s always been my father that has supported me and told me I can achieve anything I want. W: Tell us about winning your first gold medal. You must have been so excited. M: The funny thing is that I was lost in my own world during that race. W: Do you mean you were too tired to feel anything? M: No, not at all. I hadn’t realized I was the winner and I couldn’t believe it when I looked up and there was no one ahead of me. W: So… Text 10 美食节目厨师分享录制烹饪节目的完整工作日常 M: Hi, everyone. I want to share with you what it’s like being on a cooking show. Many people think it’s easy, but actually it’s very stressful. I usually arrive at the studio around 7 a.m. First, I meet with the producer and we go through the script for the day. Then I go to the dressing room to change into my chef’s uniform. After that, the make-up artist makes sure I look good on camera. This usually takes only about 15 minutes because I don’t wear much make-up. We begin filming at around 9 a.m. But things don’t always go smoothly. Sometimes the cameras don’t work or the sound is not clear, so we have to wait. When everything is ready, I start cooking and talking to the camera at the same time. It’s hard to do both. We usually finish by 5 p.m., but it depends on how many mistakes we make. After filming, I take off my uniform, say goodbye to the team and go home to rest. It’s a long day, but I love sharing my recipes with the audience. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 石嘴山市2025-2026学年第二学期高二年级教学质量检测 英 语 （满分150分，考试时间120分钟） 注意事项 1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 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，写在试卷上无效。 3．考试结束后，本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 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。每段录音播放两遍。 1. What job does Michelle’s father do? A. He is a manager. B. He is a taxi driver. C. He is a waiter. 2. What will the man probably do on the weekend? A. Go running. B. Play volleyball. C. Play badminton. 3. How will the speakers get to their tennis class? A. On foot. B. By bike. C. By bus. 4. Where is Julia going this afternoon? A. To a skateboard shop. B. To a cinema. C. To a cafe. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Their camping experience. B. Their plan for the weekend. C. Their memories of playing guitar. 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。每段录音读两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. How long has the shopping center been open? A. About eight months. B. About six months. C. About four months. 7. What activity can people enjoy in the garden? A. Going fishing. B. Rowing a boat. C. Playing sports. 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Workmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Classmates. 9. What does the woman think of Communication Skills? A. It’s very easy to learn. B. The teacher is interesting. C. It’s useful for presentations. 10. Which school course will the speakers finally choose? A. Communication Skills. B. Home Economics. C. Computer Programming. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11. When would the woman like to leave for Chengdu? A. At 9:37 a.m. B. At 10:15 a.m. C. At 10:38 a.m. 12. What is the woman’s request for seats? A. One window seat. B. Two seats together. C. One second class seat. 13. What should the woman do to collect the bicycles? A. Go to the baggage claim area. B. Pay an extra fee for the service. C. Give the ticket to the train guard. 听第9段录音，回答第14至16题。 14. When did Jackie first get interested in athletics? A. In primary school. B. In secondary school. C. In university. 15. Who helped Jackie most with his athletics career? A. His father. B. His coaches. C. His teachers. 16. How did Jackie feel when he won his first gold medal? A. Tired. B. Excited. C. Surprised. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. Who is probably the speaker? A. A camera operator. B. A TV chef. C. A food producer. 18. What does the speaker do first at the studio? A. He changes clothes. B. He does make-up. C. He talks to the producer. 19. What is likely to cause delays sometimes? A. The oven is broken. B. The cameras don’t work. C. The guests arrive late. 20. How does the speaker feel about the job? A. It’s hard but enjoyable. B. It’s boring but easy. C. It’s relaxing and fun. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Start the Day Right Fibre plays a vital role in our health, but many of us aren’t getting enough — only about 4% of UK adults meet the recommended 30g daily. Granola (麦片) can be a great way to start your morning with a fibre-rich boost, but shop-bought versions are often pricey and packed with sugar. This homemade granola, however, is not only full of fibre, but also rich in nutrients, plant points, healthy fats, and protein. MAKES 6-8 SERVINGS Ingredients *3 tbsp coconut oil *2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (vegan) *1 cup mixed seeds *2 cups mixed nuts *1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes and / or buckwheat *1 cup whole oats *1 tsp cinnamon *1/2 tsp ginger It’s easy and quick to make! Method *Preheat the oven to 180°C, 160°C fan. *Spread the ingredients across a large baking tray, giving them a quick mix (don’t worry if the coconut oil is still solid), and place in the oven. *After about 5 minutes, the coconut oil will have melted. Remove from the oven and give everything a good stir. *Return to the oven and bake for a further 30 minutes, stirring halfway through. *Once baked, remove from the oven and leave to cool. Crumble to your preferred cluster size, and transfer to an air-tight container. The healthy bit Fibre deserves far more attention. It’s essential for a happy gut, steady energy, and balanced hormones. This recipe provides a variety of fibres to keep you fuller for longer, slow the release of sugar into your bloodstream, and support healthy digestion. This granola is also a fantastic source of soluble (水溶性的) fibre; this attracts water to form a gel-like substance in the digestive tract, binding to fatty acids and supporting healthy metabolism (新陈代谢). For other easy ways to increase your fibre intake, try filling half your plate with two or three different vegetables and some fruits at each meal. Adding nuts, beans, or lentils to dishes, and keeping a jar of mixed seeds on the table to sprinkle over meals, can also make a big difference. 21. What is a downside of shop-bought granola? A. It has few nutrients. B. It is difficult to store for long. C. It lacks fibre and protein. D. It is high in sugar and expensive. 22. How long does the homemade granola need to be baked in total? A. 5 minutes. B. 25 minutes. C. 35 minutes. D. 40 minutes 23. What benefit does soluble fibre in the granola bring? A. It boosts your appetite. B. It promotes healthy metabolism. C. It aids sugar absorption. D. It transforms gel-like substances. B Throwing away old furniture is just a part of life in some parts of the world. But in other areas where schools have little access to resources, it seems like a sad sight. That’s why Karim Arafa, a Tunisian businessman, collects and recycles old, worn-out furniture and makes it in good condition again. “I began my voluntary work in 2018 to repair damaged desks and chairs which can be recycled,” he said. Arafa has always wanted to help schools in poor areas of the country. “I like our education to be like developed countries,” he added. “I carry out this project using my own savings,” he said. His efforts were shared on social media through videos by others, with emotional words, “In every single corner of the world right now, there is someone helping others.” The post spread widely with over 143,000 likes in one week. Arafa showed reporters his collection of what some people would call useless goods. “As you can see, we fix this chair and remove the rust (锈) to give it a makeover,” he said. But the local businessman wasn’t finished. “I opened this workshop to collect waste goods and recycle them.” Earlier this month, his workshop even took part in bridge repair work. He wrote online the team helped build part of the bridge with the old railways and the remains of school furniture. Most recently, he posted a picture of sewer barriers (下水道防护栏) that his team helped construct to prevent children from falling into the sewers during times of heavy rainfall. He said that he hoped to grow his operation. He already has three workers, but they want to do more. “I hope that the project will grow and get support from authorities or social groups, and that I will be able to hire hundreds of workers, not just three,” Arafa said. Until then, Arafa is focused on helping out any way that he can. 24. What was Arafa’s original purpose in recycling old furniture? A. To make big profits from it. B. To raise money for the poor. C. To better the local education. D. To enrich his voluntary work. 25. What does the underlined word “makeover” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. A plan to collect useless objects. B. A way to sell second-hand goods. C. A process of throwing away old things. D. A complete repair to improve the appearance. 26. What do we know about Arafa’s current team? A. It has had hundreds of members. B. It is enlarging its charity work. C. It has set up many workshops. D. It is receiving others’ donations. 27. Which of the following statements best describes Arafa? A. He aims high. B. He has a careful nature. C. He is humorous. D. He is strict with himself. C Soon, people with visual impairments (损伤) might read regular books using a new audio device. Developed by MIT, this finger-worn device aims to give them affordable, immediate access to printed text. The FingerReader, a 3D printed trial model, fits like a ring. It is equipped with a small camera that scans text. Software tracks finger movements, identifies words, and processes the information. A machine voice reads aloud. It quickly translates books, menus, and other materials needed for daily living. “It’s like reading with the tip of your finger,” said Pattie Maes, an MIT professor who founded and led the research group developing the model. “It’s more flexible and immediate than any current solution,” she added. Developers faced unusual challenges in making the device. It uses vibration (震动) motors to warn users when they wander off the line of text, and audio signals to indicate the start and finish of the reading material. To accomplish this, developers spent three years coding software and experimenting with various designs. They also received feedback from people who are visually impaired. Much work remains before the FingerReader is ready for the market. It needs adjustments to work on cell phones. The device can read papers, books, and computer screens, but it struggles with touch screens — touching the screen with the fingertip shifts the text and produces unintended results. Jerry Berrier, aged 62, was born blind. He is attracted to the portability (便携) of the FingerReader. He sees promise in its offer of real-time use. “When I go to the doctor’s office, there may be forms that I read before I sign them,” Berrier said. “Everywhere we go, for folks who are sighted, there are things that inform us about the products we interact with. I want to be able to interact with those same products, regardless of how I have to do it.” “Any tool that gives better access to printed material helps us live fuller, richer, and more productive lives,” Berrier added. 28. How does the FingerReader begin its reading process? A. By tracking the finger movements. B. By identifying the printed words. C. By reading the text aloud with a machine voice. D. By scanning text with a small camera. 29. What problem does the FingerReader have with touch screens? A. The camera fails to identify words. B. Audio signals do not work on them. C. Touching them moves the text around. D. The software is not coded for digital texts. 30. What does Jerry Berrier think of the future of the FingerReader? A. Hopeful. B. Limited. C. Uncertain. D. Challenging. 31. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text? A. Widespread Use and Boom of FingerReader B. A New Reading Device for the Visually Impaired C. An Introduction to FingerReader’s Working Principles D. From Challenge to Solution: The Story of FingerReader D “Red tourism”, a new form of travel where people visit important historical sites and monuments (纪念碑). It has improved the development of the tourism industry in summer. And red tourism becomes more popular during the National Day Golden Week holiday. Ticket bookings for red tourism sites in June increased by five times with local and short trips to red tourism sites being the choice of about 88 percent of such tourists. And the search for the term “red tourism” on Mafengwo, a Chinese travel service and social-networking platform, increased by 300 percent during the summer holidays. Red tourism is not only about the joy of visiting a new place and enjoying the wonderful sights. It is also about gaining knowledge about history and being inspired by the stories of the people who gave their lives to the founding of the People’s Republic in 1949 and worked for the happiness of the Chinese people. By rediscovering history and passing on the stories of the Chinese revolution and its heroes to the next generations, people can lift their spirits. Red tourism can also be used as an opportunity to develop some areas because most of the red tourism sites are in the countryside. It can raise the incomes of local people. Since red tourism creates jobs and helps increase farmers’ incomes, it contributes to local economic development. Data show that this year, there are about 2 billion tourists visiting red tourism sites, and its market size nearly reaches 1 trillion. Yet red tourism faces some developmental problems, mainly because some local government officials have failed to make the best use of red tourism resources for local development. 32. Why does the author list the numbers in Paragraph 2? A. To raise concern. B. To introduce a platform. C. To explain the story. D. To prove his idea. 33. What is the advantage of red tourism for rural areas? A. Local people can make more money. B. It can help improve farming equipment. C. It can offer job opportunities to visitors. D. Local people can receive much help from society. 34. What can we know about red tourism? A. It is not popular with the young. B. It has brought life to tourism. C. It is a conventional form of tourism. D. It is about visiting beautiful scenery. 35. What might be mentioned in the following paragraphs? A. More and more people will choose red tourism. B. More red tourism sites should be open to the public. C. Some measures should be taken to solve problems. D. Many travel companies will benefit from red tourism. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Summer is the swimming season. As fun as a swimming pool can be, it’s also a major safety risk if you don’t take the proper measures. Here are some tips for a safe swimming season. Have supervisors (监护人) to watch over the safety. 36 . Supervisors should be adults who can swim well and know how to save others in a swimming pool. They mustn’t be distracted with their cellphone, or a conversation with another adult. They must take that role very seriously. 37 . More children aged 1 to 4 die from drowning (溺水) than any other causes of death. Keep a variety of floating devices in and around the pool like a life jacket plus pool noodles or a paddle board. That helps when accidents happen. 38 . Supervisors should also learn basic CPR. It only takes three steps, which is easy to learn. However, it saves life in the “golden four minutes” right after accidents happen. 39 . Emergency department staff sometimes see serious head injuries and spinal cord injuries that come from careless diving. This happens more among teenagers and young adults. Prevent this by making sure people are only using existing diving boards that are designed to dive into deep water. Another risk is a condition called “dry drowning”. This happens after a near-drowning event in which water gets into someone’s lungs. 40 . Call 911 or go to the emergency department right away. This is very rare, but can be fatal (致命的). A. Drowning can happen in an instant B. Drowning isn’t the only danger with pools C. Pool owners should be sure to have a fence around their pool D. When someone is drowning, they should call for help as quickly as possible E. A drowning person having something to grab can get out of the pool quickly F. That means the airway is closed off and can’t provide someone with enough oxygen G. If children or inexperienced swimmers are in the pool, it’s very important to have close supervision 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 In a quiet apartment building in Russia, a tiny newborn’s life was saved thanks to the warm heart of an unlikely hero: a stray (流浪的) cat. The long-haired cat, known by locals as Masha, became a neighborhood 41 in the city of Obninsk after rescuing a(n) 42 baby during the freezing winter. Residents of the building had begun 43 loud, constant meowing (喵喵声) echoing (回响) through the hallway. The sound wouldn’t 44 , and it eventually caught the attention of a neighbor named Irina Lavrova. “She is very 45 and friendly, so when I heard her meowing, I thought that perhaps she had injured herself.” Lavrova said. 46 , she went to investigate. At the end of the corridor, she discovered a cardboard box. Inside was something she never 47 to see-a newborn baby boy. Curled 48 around him was Masha. The cat had climbed into the box and 49 her body around the baby, helping keep him warm as temperatures outside dropped below freezing. Her 50 meowing had been an urgent call for help. “You can imagine my 51 when I saw her lying in a box next to a baby,” Lavrova said. Masha is a community cat who is 52 by several residents in the building. When she discovered the little baby, her motherly instincts (本能) appeared to 53 immediately. Masha quickly became the 54 of the neighborhood after people realized her warmth and 55 likely helped the baby survive the freezing temperatures. 41. A. exception B. mystery C. legend D. threat 42. A. adopted B. disabled C. injured D. abandoned 43. A. making B. hearing C. recording D. ignoring 44. A. stop B. change C. increase D. continue 45. A. wild B. gentle C. pretty D. noisy 46. A. Excited B. Surprised C. Frightened D. Concerned 47. A. feared B. wanted C. expected D. bothered 48. A. faintly B. silently C. randomly D. protectively 49. A. wrapped B. covered C. leaned D. pressed 50. A. pointless B. endless C. fruitless D. harmless 51. A. curiosity B. confusion C. relief D. shock 52. A. deserted B. hunted C. tended D. trained 53. A. kick in B. melt down C. fade away D. take over 54. A. pride B. symbol C. memory D. core 55. A. courage B. persistence C. patience D. confidence 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。 The rapid rise of short video platforms has significantly increased the 56 (popular) of Chinese crafts. Among the young artists gaining attention online, 22-year-old Chen Wei stands out as a true follower of the ancient art of paper-cutting. Unlike 57 (tradition) craftsmen who focus only on classic patterns, Chen has found a way to make paper-cutting feel fresh and engaging. To connect with today’s audience, he believes an artist must 58 (true) understand both the old skills and the new ways of storytelling. His videos, 59 often show him cutting complex designs while explaining their cultural meanings, have won over five million followers. “What makes this craft special is 60 it comes from everyday life,” Chen said in 61 recent interview. “If you want to keep it alive, you have to let it grow.” He spends hours practicing each new design and often uses modern themes 62 space exploration or city life, 63 (make) the art form more relatable to young people. Thanks to Chen’s efforts, paper-cutting is now regaining 64 (it) place in Chinese pop culture. Many schools have invited him to give online lessons, and each of his works 65 (sell) well as digital collections. “It’s not about keeping the art in a museum,” he says. “It’s about letting it live where people are.” 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，你的英国好友Tom发来邮件，告知你他所在班级举办了主题为“Looking into the Future”的讨论活动，并来信询问你对未来生活的设想。请你给他回一封邮件，内容要点如下： （1）你理想中的未来生活； （2）你为实现这一憧憬所做的准备。 注意：写作词数应为80个左右。 Dear Tom, Yours, 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。 Thirteen-year-old Ethan wasn’t like most kids of his age. While others played video games or hung out with friends after school, Ethan spent his afternoons running a small lemonade (柠檬水) stand near the park where he lived with his mother. Ethan’s mother worked hard, doing multiple jobs just to keep a roof over their heads. Their trailer (拖车) was old and worn, and while it provided shelter, Ethan dreamed of earning enough money to pay for his college tuition. He knew that getting a good education was the key to a bright future, and he was determined to attend college one day. One hot summer afternoon, while Ethan was manning his lemonade stand, a man in a black car pulled up. Dressed in a sharp suit, he stepped out and walked over to the stand. He seemed out of place in the run-down neighborhood, but his warm smile put Ethan at ease. “Hot day”, the man said, reaching for his wallet. “I’ll take a lemonade.” “Sure thing,” Ethan replied, pouring a glass with his usual care. As the man drank the lemonade, he watched Ethan closely. “You’re quite the businessman,” the man commented. “How long have you been running this stand?” “About a year,” Ethan answered. “I’m saving up to pay for my college tuition one day.” The man was curious. “That’s an admirable goal for someone of your age. Tell me more.” Ethan hesitated for a moment, but something about the man’s kind behavior encouraged him to share. He told the man about his life, the struggles his mother faced, and his dream of earning money for college. When Ethan finished, the man reached into his wallet and handed Ethan a hundred-dollar bill. “Consider this as an investment in your future.” Ethan’s eyes widened in shock. “I… I can’t take that.” “Sure you can,” the man insisted. “And that’s not all. I work for a big company, and we often need refreshments for our meetings. I think your lemonade could be a great addition. I’ll help you supply our company with lemonade, and you can make good money from it.” 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。 The man wasn’t just making empty promises. Years passed, and Ethan’s hard work paid off. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $