湖南长沙市望城区第二中学2025-2026学年高一下学期7月期末英语试题

**基本信息** 本试卷以科技前沿（AI生成戏剧、无人机考古）、文化传承（英国海滨小镇、Nazca地画）和社会热点（垃圾分类）为素材，通过真实情境考查语言运用与跨文化理解，梯度设计兼顾基础与思维创新。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |听力|20/30|日常对话、跨文化习俗|含智能钱包功能、各国礼仪独白，考查信息抓取与文化敏感度| |阅读理解|15/37.5|文化旅游、科普说明、科技应用|A篇英国小镇复兴体现文化传承，C篇AI戏剧创作聚焦前沿，问题含细节与推理梯度| |完形填空|15/15|词汇辨析、语境理解|法国商人黄山经历叙事，融入传统生活观察，考查语篇连贯能力| |语法填空|1/15|语法应用、环保词汇|以垃圾分类为主题，考查被动语态、固定搭配（to a large extent）| |任务型读写|1/25|叙事逻辑、情感表达|续写小镇绘画比赛故事，引导发现日常之美，培养观察力与创造力|

2026年上学期高一期末考试 答案和解析 【答案】 1. A 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. C 6. B 7. C 8. C 9. B 10. A 11. C 12. A 13. C 14. A 15. A 16. B 17. A 18. B 19. A 20. C 21. D22. C 23. B 24. B 25. D 26. A 27. B 28. B 29. D 30. A 31. D 32. D 33. A 34. B 35. C 36. D 37. B 38. F 39. C 40. G 41. B 42. A 43. C 44. B 45. D 46. C 47. A 48. D 49. B 50. A 51. D 52. A 53. D 54. C 55. B 56. are produced 57.lays 58.As 59.measures 60.to relieve 61.fully 62.to 63.an 64.us 65.difference 66. Dear Kate, Itˈs a great idea to make a collection of our English essays. Itˈs believed to be a precious book to record our growth in English learning. Iˈm writing to offer some suggestions. First of all, it would be better if we match each essay with an appropriate picture, which can make the book more lively and attractive. Besides, it will be an honor for me to take responsibility for the drawing work. As you know, I have a good knowledge of drawing because I have learned it since childhood. I promise to design the most suitable picture for every essay. Iˈll appreciate it if you could take my advice into consideration. Looking forward to your reply. Yours, Li Hua 67. Inspired, Nate suggested they visit his grandpaˈs farm. Brianaˈs eyes lit up, and the two set off right away. When they arrived, Briana gasped, “This is amazing!” Her wonder was infectious. Nate looked around, feeling as if he were seeing the farm for the first time. Golden wheat fields swayed in the breeze like a rolling ocean, fluffy sheep grazing peacefully in the sunlight. He stood there, completely captivated. Then Briana gently nudged him. “You should draw this, Nate. Itˈs a perfect scene.” That was it. Nate pulled out his sketchpad immediately, his pencil dancing across the paper. As his work took shape, he wondered why he had never thought to draw the farm before. Once he looked closely, it really was a fascinating place. By sunset, his sketchpad was filled with lively drawings. On the day of the award ceremony, the library was crowded. Local residents gathered around, buzzing with anticipation. Nate stood nervously among them, his heart pounding. Ms. Kim stepped onto the stage. “Every drawing captures the unique beauty of our town,” she said warmly, “but one work truly stood out.” She paused, and then announced Nateˈs name. He walked up in disbelief, hands trembling as he accepted the award. The audience applauded loudly, and Briana waved at him from the crowd, beaming with pride. Nate stepped back, looking at his winning piece on the wall—a vivid scene of Grandpaˈs farm bathed in golden sunlight. A warm smile spread across his face—beauty had always been there, and sometimes all it took was a pair of fresh eyes to see it. 听力原文： 1. 听力原文： W: Mike, what kind of TV programmes do you like? M: I like to watch reality shows. How about you? W: I really like talk shows. Do you know what Linda likes? M: She likes game shows a lot. 2. 听力原文： M: Hey, Veronica, you look a little pale. W: Yeah, I think it must have been something I ate. I'm going to go home and lie down. M: That's a good idea. I hope you feel better. 3. 听力原文： M: Um. Those chicken feet and steaks smell great. It's a perfect day for a barbecue. W: It sure is. I'm glad it didn't rain this morning. 4. 听力原文： W: OK, now letˈs think about giving the presentation. Youˈve only given one before, if I recall correctly, about an experiment youˈd been involved in. M: Thatˈs right. W: With regard to the structure, I felt that you ended rather suddenly. Be careful not to do that in next weekˈs presentation. And please remember to speak up. 5. 听力原文： W: I really like your new business card. The green border makes it really distinguishable. M: I couldnˈt decide whether to go with green or blue, but since my companyˈs colour is green, thatˈs what I chose. 6~7.  听力原文： W: Tom, how is the new member of your basketball team? M: Well, I think he is a little unfriendly. W: That's a pity! What's the problem? M: He often laughs at me when I make small mistakes during the practice. That makes me upset. W: Why don't you talk to him? M: I've tried, but it didn't work. W: I suggest you should have another heart-to-heart talk with him. If it still doesn't work, ask your coach for help. M: All right, Mom. 8~9.  听力原文： M: I was stopped by one of those market researchers today. She was doing a survey on money. W: Really? What kind of things was she asking? M: She wanted to know how I usually paid for everything. W: Hmm. Did you tell her I pay for everything? M: Uh, no ...Anyway, she asked me how many times Iˈd used a credit card in the past month. I told her I didnˈt have one, and the next thing l know, she asked me if I wanted to have one! W: But youˈre only 18! M: Well, I filled out the form anyway. The only thing is ... she asked if a parent could sign it, so ... 10~12. 听力原文： M: Can I help you, madam? W: I think Iˈll just have a vegetable salad and a cup of lemon tea. M: Is that all? W: Yes. Iˈm overweight, so I want a low-fat diet. My doctor said that my heart suffers a lot from my weight and I have to change my lifestyle and lose at least 30 pounds to keep it working properly. M: Do you plan not to eat anything but vegetable salad? W: No. I can eat fruit and some beef, but most importantly, I should never eat any sugary food or unhealthy food. M: Then probably you wonˈt try the delicious seafood served here. W: Thatˈs true. 13~16. 听力原文： M: In the age of mobile payments, what we really need to survive is a smartphone. But one company in the US is going to make your traditional wallets cool again, by bringing them into the digital age. Armenian firm Volterman's Smart Wallet takes security to a new level. It's fitted with different technology. In a smart wallet, there is an alarm, a GPS tracker, and even a camera. If your phone and wallet become separated, the alarm will warn you so that you don't leave it behind. And if your wallet is lost or stolen, the GPS tracker can help you reach it. But perhaps the most unusual feature of the Volterman Smart Wallet is the built-in front-facing camera.“If someone dares to open your wallet without your permission, the little camera will take a picture and send it to your mobile phone,"the founder said. Once your wallet is stolen, you will find it easily by receiving the picture of the thief. The Volterman is really the world's most powerful smart wallet. It's also lightweight and thin, making it perfect for travel. No more international roaming charges (漫游费). Also, it works wirelessly. The high-tech wallet comes in three models, with the cheapest cost expected to be $169. 17~20. 听力原文： M: Knowing about customs and culture in other countries is important, especially if you travel around a lot.⑰I was in Netherlands on business five years ago. I tried to make a good impression on my business partner, but I made a fool of myself, instead! It all went wrong from the moment we shook hands. I held out my right hand, but kept my left hand in my pocket. From his reaction I could tell that the Dutch find that very impolite.I tried to make things better, so I said: "What a beautiful country Holland is!" ⑱My business partner wasn't pleased with my words. He made it very clear that they never call the Netherlands Holland. You can imagine how I felt at that moment!⑲In South Korea, it's not proper to talk or laugh loudly. And do remember to accept presents with both hands.⑳If you're visiting the Arab countries, it's not a good idea to admire something too much; the owner will probably give it to you as a present. Just imagine going back home with a real live camel! 第1页，共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 绝密★启用前 2026年上学期高一期末考试 英语 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。 一、听力-选择题：本大题共20小题，共30分。 1.What kind of TV programmes does the woman like? A. Talk shows. B. Game shows. C. Reality shows. 2.What is the woman going to do next? A. Eat something. B. Go home to rest. C. Go to see a doctor. 3.What are the speakers doing？ A. Doing a shop. B. Having a BBQ. C. Listening to the weather report. 4.​​​​​​​What will the man do next week? A. Prepare for an exam. B. Do an experiment. C. Give a presentation. 5.What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. The woman's favourite colour. B. The man's company. C. The man's business card. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6.What does Tom think of the new member of his basketball team? A. Talkative. B. Unfriendly. C. Funny. 7.What does the woman suggest Tom do first? A. Ask his coach for help. B. Practice basketball more. C. Talk to the new member. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8.What is the purpose of the survey? A. To do a market research. B. To introduce a new product. C. To ask people to apply for credit cards. 9.What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Saleswoman and customer. B. Mother and son. C. Father and daughter. ​​​​​​​听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 10.What can we learn about the woman? A. She needs to lose weight. B. She suffers a lot from her work. C. She wants a new doctor. 11.What can the woman eat? A. Sugar. B. Seafood. C. Beef. 12.Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a restaurant. B. In a hospital. C. In a gym. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 13.What does Volterman's Smart Wallet focus on? A. The function. B. The design. C. The security. 14.What will inform you of your phone and wallet being apart? A. The alarm. B. The camera. C. The GPS tracker. 15.What can you receive if someone opens your wallet secretly? A. A picture of him. B. A voice from the phone. C. A message from the wallet. 16.Why is Volterman's Smart Wallet suitable for travel? A. It doesn't need to recharge. B. It is light and easy to carry. C. It has a large capacity for pictures. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17.Why did the speaker go to Netherlands five years ago？ A. To go on business. B. To do a sightseeing tour. C. To experience different cultures. 18.What made the Dutch unhappy？ A. He was called by a wrong name. B. The speaker called Netherlands Holland. C. The speaker held out his left hand to shake hands. 19.What is considered impolite in South Korea？ A. Laughing loudly. B. Talking in a low voice. C. Accepting presents with both hands. 20.What does the speaker advise people to avoid doing in Arab countries？ A. Riding camels to travel around. B. Accepting expensive presents. C. Showing too much admiration on anything. 二、阅读理解：本大题共15小题，共37.5分。 A Britainˈs seaside towns, once badly hurt, are now coming back to life! Old buildings still stand, but new art centres, fun activities, and popular places are bringing back their past glory. Here are four towns to visit this summer. Scarborough, Yorkshire Scarborough may be Britainˈs first seaside spot for vacation. In the 1600s, people came for its health-giving springs. After years of downturn, itˈs now improving thanks to new plans: hosting everything from poetry readings to rock music festivals, while still welcoming visitors to its top-rated beaches. Margate, Kent Every coastal town wants to attract visitors all year, and Margate does this best. When bad weather keeps people from the beach, thereˈs lots of indoor fun-like old-fashioned games and the Turner Contemporary art centre. But what reallyhelps Margate grow is the strong community spirit, everyone working together. Barmouth, Wales On the way to famous North Wales spots like Snowdonia, donˈt miss Barmouth! This hidden town sits where a river meets the sea, with mountains behind its beaches. Its slogan (口号) is "mountain, sand & sea"—just look at the sunset over the water with mountains in the distance. Many visitors love it so much that they decide to move here and become residents! Penzance, Cornwall Penzance has recovered slowly, not suddenly. Over the last 10 years, many new projects have helped the town. The main events are the 10-day Golowan festival, which features parades and shows, and the Montol winter celebration. Visitors can take a sleeper train (a train with beds) from London, or fly by helicopter to nearby Scilly Isles. The local food is also very popular! 21.What attracted people to Scarborough in the 1600s? ( ) A. Poetry readings. B. Music festivals. C. Seaside attractions. D. Healthful springs. 22.What is the main factor for Margateˈs growth? ( ) A. Warm weather. B. Indoor activities. C. Local teamwork. D. Modern facilities. 23.Which town has liveable natural conditions? ( ) A. Margate, Kent. B. Barmouth, Wales. C. Penzance, Cornwall. D. Scarborough, Yorkshire. B What will man be like in the future—in 5,000 or even 50,000 years from now? We can only make guesses, of course, but we can be sure that he will be different from what he is today, for man is slowly changing all the time. Let us take an obvious example. Man, even five hundred years ago, was shorter than he is today. Now, on average, men are about three inches taller. Five hundred years is a relatively short period of time, so we may assume that man will continue to grow taller. Again, in the modern world we use our brains a great deal. Even so, we still make use of only about 20% of the brainˈs capacity. As time goes on, however, we shall have to use our brains more and more, and eventually we shall need larger ones! This is likely to bring about a physical change to the head, in particular, the forehead will grow larger. Nowadays our eyes are in use constantly. In fact, we use them so much that very often they become weaker and we have to wear glasses. But over a very long period of time it is likely that manˈs eyes will grow stronger. On the other hand, we tend to make less use of our arms and legs. These, as a result, are likely to grow weaker. At the same time, however, our fingers will grow more sensitive because they are used a great deal in modern life. But what about hair? This will probably disappear from the body altogether in the course of time because it does not serve a useful purpose any longer. Perhaps all these give the impression that in the future man will not be a very attractive creature to look at! This may well be true. All the same, in spite of all these changes, future man will still have a lot in common with us. He will still be a human being, with thoughts and emotions similar to our own. 24.What does the passage mainly talk about? A. Manˈs life will be different in the future. B. Future man will look quite different from us. C. Man is growing taller and uglier as time passes. D. Manˈs organs, functions will be useless in the future. 25.What serves as the evidence that man is changing? A. Man has got stronger eyes now than he ever had. B. Manˈs hair is getting thinner and thinner. C. Manˈs arms and legs have become lighter and weaker. D. Man has been growing taller over the past 500 years. 26.Which of the following is TRUE about a human being in the future? A. He is hairless because hair is no longer useful. B. He has smaller eyes and wears better glasses. C. He thinks and feels in quite different ways from us. D. His fingers grow weaker because he doesnˈt have to use them. 27.What can we infer from the passage? A. Human beings will become less attractive in the future. B. Less use of a bodily organ may lead to its degeneration（退化）. C. Human beings all hope for a change in the future life. D. We are certain about our future life and appearance. C The AI project intends to use artificial intelligence to create an innovative theatrical performance, which is expected to premiere（首演）early next year. Head of the research team Rudolf Rosa said, “The main idea behind our study came from Tomáš Studeník, an innovator who noticed the centenary（一百周年纪念）of the play RUR is approaching. This was a key moment for robotics, as the idea of a robot, including the word ‘robotˈ itself, was invented by Karel Capek, and his brother Josef wrote this play.” “Tomáš believed this should be properly celebrated and formulated the idea of turning the story around: 100 years ago, a man wrote a play about robots; what if today, robots wrote a theatre play about men?” While there are now numerous papers focusing on machine-produced art, including some where computational techniques were used to produce dialogues or story ideas for plays, the automatic generation of an entire theatrical performance is an extremely complex task never-before attempted. Rosaˈs team decided to split the production of their play into several sub-parts. Although other research teams have used this approach to generate dialogues, few have attempted to produce an entire play. Dr Rosa said, “Thanks to the approaching anniversary, our main target is clear and fixed: by January next year, we need to have a play ready for premiere. As it will be performed by a professional theatre group, we need to have the script ready in September so that there is enough time for rehearsals（彩排）.” The researchers started experimenting with pre-trained language model called GPT-2. Once adequately trained, GPT-2 is able to complete unfinished texts using similar language and covering related themes. For example, if GPT-2 is fed the first paragraph of a news article, the model will try to continue to write a few additional paragraphs on the same topic, using the existing text for inspiration, while generating sentences about new concepts. 28.How did Rosaˈs team plan to do the project? A. By cooperating with other research teams. B. By dividing their work into a few small sections. C. By exploring the possibility of creating dialogues using AI techniques. D. By staging an entire play directly performed by professional theatre group. 29.What can be learned from the text? A. The play will be on show in September. B. GPT-2 can perform an entire play with ease. C. Machines are still not smart enough to create art. D. AI techniques have been applied to create dialogues for plays. 30.Which of the following is TRUE according to the text? A. GPT-2 can practice continuation writing. B. The play RUR was written by Karel Capek. C. The idea of a robot was born half a century ago. D. The word “robot” was coined by Tomáš Studeník. 31.What may be the best title for the text? A. “Robotre” Staged Successfully B. “Mechatre” Trained Inadequately C. “Mantre” Story Completed by Humans D. “AItre” Play Written Entirely by Machines D In the desert in Peru, over 300 new ancient drawings were discovered by using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and drones（无人机）. The Nazca people, who lived in the area over 2,000 years ago, made the drawings by removing the reddish top layer（层）of rocks in the desert. The drawings are called “geoglyphs（地画）”. The Nazca Lines, which are a famous group of huge ancient drawings, include many different kinds of geoglyphs, from simple shapes to pictures of animals and plants, usually drawn with a single long, winding line. The first geoglyph was discovered in 1927. Since then, scientists have found around 430 geoglyphs in the area. Now, using AI and drones, scientists have found 303 new geoglyphs. The discovery of one geoglyph used to take three or four years, but now may be done in two or three months. However, the AI program also made lots of mistakes—for every 36 possible geoglyphs the program found, the scientists discovered only one actual geoglyph. Even so, the new method of turning up geoglyphs was much faster than the scientists could have managed without drones and AI. To find the new geoglyphs, the scientists trained a special AI program to analyze satellite images for potential geoglyphs. They spent over 2,600 hours looking at places the AI had advised. They took lots of pictures with drones and worked on the ground in Peru to check out the locations. Most of the new-found geoglyphs are smaller than the ones already discovered, and are about nine meters in length. Many of them seem to show humans as well as animals. The scientists are still trying to figure out what the geoglyphs mean. For one thing, the scientists discovered paths in the Nazca Desert. The scientists believe these paths were made by the Nazca people walking through the desert, and that the smaller geoglyphs were meant to be seen by these travellers. The scientists also believe the larger geoglyphs are different and may have been used for celebrations or other special events. 32.How were the Nazca geoglyphs created? A. By adding red rocks. B. By carving in the soil. C. By copying winding lines. D. By clearing rock surface layers. 33.Why does the author list the figures in paragraph 2? A. To stress the efficiency of the new method. B. To show the dronesˈ imperfection. C. To argue for more funding. D. To prove AIˈs accuracy. 34.What can be inferred about the process of discovering new geoglyphs? A. Drones were used for initial checks. B. Fieldwork confirmed AI suggestions. C. AI identified all geoglyphs precisely. D. Satellites ignored some new geoglyphs. 35.What do the scientists think the larger geoglyphs were likely to be used for? A. Wildlife adoration. B. Desert decoration. C. Special occasions. D. Road signs. 三、阅读七选五：本大题共5小题，共12.5分。 Personal Forgiveness Taking responsibility for mistakes is a positive step, but donˈt beat yourself up about them. To err（犯错）is human.      (36)      You can use the following writing exercise to help you do this. In a journal or on a piece of paper, put the heading “Personal strengths.”     (37)      Are you caring? Creative? Generous? A good listener? Fun to be around? They donˈt have to be world-changing, just aspects of your personality that youˈre proud of. At the top of a second page, put the heading “Acts of kindness.” On this one, list all the positive things youˈve done for others. It might be the time when you helped a friend with their homework, when you did the ironing without being asked, or when you baked cookies after the family had had a tiring day.      (38)      You could ask a friend or family member to help add to your list.      (39)     That way, you could exchange thoughts on what makes each of you special and the aspects of your personality that shine through. In fact, donˈt wait until youˈve made a mistake to try this—itˈs a great way to boost self-confidence at any time. Itˈs something of a cliché（陈词滥调）that most people learn not from their successes but their mistakes. The thing is, itˈs true.     (40)      Weˈre all changing and learning all the time and mistakes are a positive way to develop and grow. A．A little self-forgiveness also goes a long way. B．Now list all the characteristics you like about yourself. C．They might even like to have a go at doing the exercise. D．Itˈs just as important to show yourself some forgiveness. E．It doesnˈt mean you have to ignore whatˈs happened or forget it. F．Whatever it is, no matter how small it might seem, write it down. G．Whatever the mistake, remember it isnˈt a fixed aspect of your personality. 四、完形填空：本大题共15小题，共15分。        Fourteen years ago，French businessman Phil Lecomte took a trip in China near Huangshan Mountain.That  (41)   his life.After walking a long way，he  (42)   a lovely village.This special  (43)   in the village made him fall in love with China right away.        Phil has been going to China since 1999.He  (44)   China's mountains，rivers，and old villages.He never  (45)   these sights.In 2009，he went to Huangshan in Anhui province，and that set him a totally new  (46)  .He is deeply attracted by this amazing  (47)   of nature and culture.        He lived at the bottom of Huangshan for three months and learned about  (48)   Chinese life.His short visit turned into a big  (49)  .He climbed，walked，and camped in the mountains.Later，in 2012，he became a guide and  (50)   people，mostly from other countries，around Huangshan's attractive places.        Phil took many  (51)   photos while camping and hiking.He put his photos on a Chinese website.One of his favorite photos is a  (52)   girl with an umbrella in an old street.A person from China wrote a  (53)   excitedly， "That girl looks like me when I was young!" This made Phil feel amazed at how the past and present can  (54)  .        Phil says， "When I was young，I liked sleeping in the forest looking at the stars.Now，when I camp on Huangshan，I can  (55)   the stars again just like in the old days." 41.A. opened B. changed C. wasted D. ruled 42.A. found B. established C. preserved D. searched 43.A. entrance B. process C. experience D. tradition 44.A. tracks B. admires C. recognises D. describes 45.A. reminds B. destroys C. imagines D. forgets 46.A. type B. point C. path D. site 47.A. combination B. impression C. arrangement D. application 48.A. creative B. digital C. unusual D. traditional 49.A. benefit B. adventure C. contribution D. attempt 50.A. showed B. carried C. followed D. pulled 51.A. professional B. classic C. suitable D. amazing 52.A. little B. strong C. positive D. clever 53.A. book B. journal C. diary D. comment 54.A. affect B. survive C. connect D. improve 55.A. dream B. see C. record D. draw 五、语法填空：本大题共1小题，共15分。 Garbage Classification With the development of science and technology, our life is becoming much better and more convenient. However, more rubbish and pollution      (56)     (produce) at the same time, which      (57)     (lay) a heavy burden on our environment.      (58)     is known to all, environment plays a vital role in our daily life.① In response to the severe situation, we should take effective      (59)     (measure) to protect the planet where we coexist. It is suggested that we should sort waste      (60)     (relieve) the situation. Garbage classification, which is a good way to protect our environment, canˈt be overemphasized. It can help separate recyclable waste, which can be      (61)     (full) utilized to help save the resources      (62)     a large extent. Not only can we make our environment clean and beautiful, but also recyclable waste can be made good use of to benefit us in return. As garbage classification is significant, we should take      (63)    active part in putting it into practice. Itˈs a must for      (64)     (we) to learn to sort waste. It is the little things we do today that have a profound influence on the planet. Only if all of us make joint efforts can we make a big      (65)     (different) and have a good environment.② 六、书面表达：本大题共1小题，共15分。 66.假定你是李华，外教Kate计划将你们班的英语作文汇编成册。请给Kate写封邮件，内容包括： (1)建议配图。 (2)自荐承担画图工作。 注意：写作词数应为80个左右。 Dear Kate, Itˈs a great idea to make a collection of our English essays. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 七、任务型读写：本大题共1小题，共25分。 67.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。 At the library, Nate Jasper noticed a sign for the “First Annual Highland Drawing Contest.” It asked for artwork showing the unique beauty of their town. Noticing his interest, the librarian, Ms. Kim, handed him a flyer. “The winning drawings will be displayed right here in the library,” she said. Sitting on the library steps outside, Nate was lost in thought. He had always loved art. He could never have too many sketchpads（素描簿）and crayons. “I have to enter this contest!” he said to himself. But something troubled him. Years of living in the small town had convinced him that it was a dull place. “Thereˈs nothing special about it—only ordinary farms, animals, and trees!” he frowned. “What will I draw?” Just then, Briana Williams, a new girl in his class who had just moved from Houston, a large modern city in Texas, walked out. Spotting Nate, she sat down beside him and noticed the flyer. “A drawing contest? That sounds fun!” “Not really,” Nate sighed. “Trust me, this town is a big bore.” Briana looked surprised. “Well, everything here may seem boring to you, but to me, itˈs all new! Iˈd love to see more of it. Show me around sometime. And bring your sketchpad—you might find something worth drawing.” The next Saturday, they wandered down a quiet lane together. Briana stopped beneath a large maple and gazed up in awe. Nate paused beside her. At first, it felt strange to admire a tree heˈd passed a hundred times. But as he followed her gaze, the sun was shining through the branches, turning the red and yellow leaves into a sea of burning gold. “Thereˈs nowhere this quiet and pretty in Houston,” Briana said softly. Nate felt something click in his mind. Highland wasnˈt a big bore—he was just too used to it. He began to wonder what other hidden beauty was waiting to be discovered. 注意：续写词数应为150个左右。 Inspired, Nate suggested they visit his grandpaˈs farm. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ On the day of the award ceremony, the library was crowded. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页，共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $