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2025-2026学年高一下学期英语学科期末质量检测 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5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。 1. How will the speakers probably get home? A. By bus. B. By subway. C. By taxi. 2. How did the woman feel about the man’s performance? A. Wonderful. B. Boring. C. Just so-so. 3. What can we know about the woman’s cousin? A. She likes painting. B. She is a history major. C. She works at a museum. 4. What is the man most likely to do tonight? A. Take some photos. B. Clean his phone screen. C. Repair the smartphone. 5. What causes the woman’s headache? A. Pressure from the report. B. The coming storm. C. Long working time. 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。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6. Where does the conversation take place? A. At a pet shop. B. At home. C. In the office. 7. What do we know about the man? A. He loves dogs. B. He is responsible. C. He is good at music. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8. What might be the relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Friends. C. Classmates. 9. How did Diego learn English? A. By taking language class. B. By living in the U.S for years. C. By watching movies and TV series. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 10. Where does the man want to put the heater? A. In the bedroom. B. By the front door. C. On the kitchen table. 11. What does the man think of online shopping? A. It is slow. B. It is convenient. C. It is expensive. 12. What’s the conversation mainly talking about? A. Modern shopping ways. B. A new office heater. C. Electric cars. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 13. What does the woman use AI tools for? A. Checking her school work. B. Making her writing less robotic. C. Helping come up with new ideas. 14. What does the man think of the AI writings? A. The style is natural. B. The facts are incorrect. C. The cost is too high. 15. What does the man regard AI tools as? A. Guiding teachers. B. Sharing friends. C. Writing partners. 16. What do the speakers agree on about AI tools? A. They can inspire people’s creativity. B. They may make people lazier. C. They will replace many human jobs. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17. Who is probably the speaker? A. A tour guide. B. An office worker. C. A high school graduate. 18. Which country did the speaker visit at last? A. Thailand. B. Japan. C. China. 19. What was wrong with the dog the speaker found? A. It was blind in one eye. B. It had a broken leg. C. It had lost its fur. 20. What does the speaker plan to do after graduation? A. To travel to more countries. B. To keep the dog he rescued. C. To work as a volunteer in the charity. 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 Registering for a Model United Nations conference is more than just paperwork; it’s your entry ticket into the world of diplomacy (外交). To give you a clearer picture, here’s a general view of what the registration journey looks like. Stage Action Goal Find Research and select a conference that fits your experience, schedule, and budget (预算). To select the best possible MUN opportunity for you or your team. Prepare Gather all required documents, personal information, and payment details. To have everything you need on hand for a quick and error-free application. Submit (提交) Complete the online form correctly, upload documents, and finish payment. To secure your spot at the conference before registration closes. How can you find the right MUN conference for your skill level and goals? Your personal or team goals should be your North Star here. For all applicants, one of the most important parts of any application is arranging your committee preferences. This isn’t a wish list — it’s a strategic move that will shape your entire conference experience. Your number one spot should be the committee you’re truly excited about, the one you’ve already started brainstorming ideas for. For your second choice, pick something from a totally different area. If your top pick is a quick - moving Security Council, maybe your second is a detailed ECOSOC or a human rights committee. It shows the organizers you’re flexible. Your third choice should be a smaller, more specific committee. These are often less selective and are frequently ignored, but they can offer an unbelievable, in-depth discussion experience you won’t get anywhere else. 21. What is the goal of the Prepare stage? A. To select a suitable conference. B. To get ready for smooth application. C. To make the payment for a position. D. To revise an online application form. 22. How can you arrange your committee preferences? A. By choosing different committees wisely. B. By listing similar committees carefully. C. By picking small committees thoughtfully. D. By gathering popular committees properly. 23. Who is the passage intended for? A. MUN advisors. B. MUN trainers. C. MUN applicants. D. MUN organizers. B Some people find their purpose by chance, while others grow into it. For Alyssa RaeTootle, the owner and creative mind behind A. R. T Photography, her passion for capturing life’s rawest, most unfiltered (未加滤镜的) moments was planted early and bloomed naturally into the career for which she was meant. Born and raised in Statesboro, Alyssa’s love for photography started at home. Her mother was rarely seen without a camera in hand. At just 12 Alyssa was gifted her first camera. Her world shifted, suddenly everything became an adventure worth documenting. As she grew older, her natural curiosity and love for people were woven into her art. Photography became the perfect marriage between her adventurous spirit and her gift of making others feel seen, and what once was a passion project gradually turned into something much bigger: a career rooted in storytelling and service. The name A. R. T Photography is more than just her initials; it’s her philosophy. Every session is a chance to add artistry into real life, to capture a brief moment and turn it into something timeless. Alyssa describes her style in three words: raw, real moments. She leans into spontaneity (率真) and encourages her customers to do the same, promising to create an atmosphere where they can be their truest selves. Still, no journey is without challenges. For Alyssa, the hardest part of becoming a photographer wasn’t the art itself but combining artistic work with business demands. “There are days where you just have to weigh the pros and cons of a situation and go with the flow,” she said. Looking ahead, Alyssa has an ambition: building A. R. T Photography into a more established and trusted local brand in Statesboro and beyond. But more than anything, she wants her work to continue to inspire others to slow down and notice the small beauty in their own lives, passions and paths — those hidden gems (宝石) that are so often overlooked. 24. What first inspired Alyssa’s interest in photography? A. A camera as a gift. B. A family outing. C. A perfect marriage. D. A chance encounter. 25. Which of the following best reflects Alyssa’s philosophy? A. Art mirrors the soul. B. Form matters more. C. Plan for big moments. D. Find beauty in ordinary life. 26. What was Alyssa’s main challenge? A. Winning local trust. B. Balancing different roles. C. Creating a business model. D. Perfecting her artistic skills. 27. Which of the following best describes Alyssa? A. Curious and patient. B. Creative and ambitious. C. Honest and practical. D. Adventurous and independent. C Our bodies weren’t made to sit for hours in a classroom. That may be why many kids struggle to stay focused in school, often losing track of lessons. High-intensity (高强度) break exercises can help students focus better. Just a few minutes of activity improves brain function and learning, new research shows, offering a simple solution for classroom problems. Eric Drollette wondered how little exercise was needed to improve focus. He’s an exercise expert at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He led a team that designed a nine-minute, high-intensity break exercise program that could be done in a classroom without extra equipment. It uses short periods of heart-beating activity with short breaks in between. For example, high knees, star jumps, jumping jacks, hops and kicks. They described it in Psychology of Sport and Exercise, a leading academic journal. Twenty-five students aged 9 to 12 tried out the program. At Drollette’s lab, they wore a heart rate monitor and an EEG hat that recorded brain activity in real time. Then they did the high-intensity break exercises, rode an exercise bike or watched a short video. After each activity, participants did some tests. One test showed five fish in a line on a screen, and kids had to note which direction the center fish faced. Other tests focused on math or language skills. During the fish test, the team noticed a change in what Drollette calls “the uh-oh mechanism” — when you realize you made a mistake. High-intensity exercise reduced that response, suggesting that exercise had made kids’ brains more efficient at processing information. Students also performed better on the language tests after the high-intensity workout. But they did a little worse at math. That could be from tiredness, which tends to affect higher-level thinking tasks, Drollette says. Being active can help with both mental and physical health, says Drollette. His recommendation: “Find opportunities to stand up and get moving, even for a few minutes, to keep your brain sharp and your body healthy.” 28. What is the nine-minute program designed for? A. Helping students get better at focusing. B. Training students’ physical strength. C. Making students more active in sports. D. Assisting students to relax after class. 29. What were the 25 students required to do in Drollette’s lab? A. They only did high-intensity exercise. B. They wore equipment to record brain activity. C. They did tests before doing any activity. D. They watched videos for a long time. 30. What effect did high-intensity break exercise have on students? A. It made students better at math. B. It reduced students’ tiredness. C. It improved students’ language tests. D. It made students’ brains slower. 31. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A. Short Breaks: A Cure for Students’ Tiredness B. Short Breaks: A Solution to Building health C. High - Intensity Break Exercises: A way to Improve Math D. High - Intensity Break Exercises: An Aid for Students’ Focus D A recent robot sports competition showed humanoid robots running, falling, getting up, and continuing to the finish line. This event reflects the current state of AI and has raised public awareness. At the same time, rising AI stock (股票) prices show that investors are optimistic about its future. In China, using AI in work and daily life has become a national goal. Last month, the State Council released a plan for the “AI +” initiative. This plan aims to bring AI into all industries over 10 years, in three stages, to build new smart economic and social systems. A survey shows that 53.1% of people are excited about AI, 26% are pleasantly surprised, and 11% feel negative. This optimism comes from the belief that AI will change life just like mobile internet did. This is similar to the success of China’s “Internet +” plan over the past ten years, which helped improve industries and people’s lives. However, AI also brings worries. Some fear that AI “silicon (硅)-based workers” might take human jobs, and that relying too much on AI could weaken human thinking skills. Research from MIT found that people who use AI a lot have weaker brain connections. Other current problems include “black boxes” (when AI gives unpredictable results because it learns from data) and “model hallucinations” (when AI gives wrong answers based on untested data). Although some people are worried, this will not stop AI from moving forward. As an important area in global competition, AI’s development is certain. The “AI +” plan also focuses on safety and includes rules to prevent misuse. Like other major new technologies in the past, AI will need time to improve. Experts say today’s problems will help the industry become more careful and lead to important breakthroughs in the future. 32. What is the main goal of China’s “AI +” initiative mentioned in the text? A. To reduce the price of AI stocks. B. To combine AI with all industries. C. To stop people from using AI in daily life. D. To make AI robots win all sports competitions. 33. Why are many people optimistic about AI? A. Because they think AI will change life. B. Because AI will replace all human jobs. C. Because AI can solve all health problems. D. Because AI robots are faster than humans. 34. What does the underlined phrase “model hallucinations” mean? A. AI robots making errors during tasks. B. Weaker brain connections in AI users. C. AI mistakes caused by unproven data. D. Unpredictable results from AI learning from data. 35. What is the author’s attitude toward AI’s future? A. Totally indifferent, ignoring AI. B. Fully negative, fearing job losses. C. Deeply doubtful, questioning AI’s value. D. Cautiously hopeful, balancing risks and progress. 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。 Many people believe that learning should be easy. There is a myth: if you find the right method, learning will become easy. People search for the perfect system to avoid struggle. 36 Learning is a process of friction (摩擦力), requiring you to sit with confusion and discomfort until clarity appears. This is hard learning—it demands effort without immediate reward. When people avoid struggle, they turn to passive learning—watching videos, reading summaries and feeling productive. But passive exposure creates only familiarity, not mastery. 37 It is slower, more frustrating. It involves rereading the same paragraph, attempting problems without knowing the answer, and failing repeatedly before getting it right. This process feels slow and painful. There is no instant reward, only gradual improvement. One key element is deliberate repetition—returning to material with deeper attention each time. What was once confusing becomes familiar; what was familiar becomes clear; what was clear becomes flexible. 38 Hard learning requires you to think, not just consume. You must explain ideas in your own words, test your understanding, and apply knowledge in new contexts. This turns knowledge into ability. Learning that avoids struggle rarely lasts. There is also a psychological barrier. Many people mistake difficulty for failure, thinking they are not good at it. 39 Look at experts in any field: they rely on hard learning — they don’t run from difficulty. Their success is built on long hours of focused effort, repeated attempts, and willingness to stay with complexity. No method can replace effort. Techniques guide you, but cannot do the work for you. In the end, learning is not about avoiding difficulty — it is about building the ability to move through it. 40 A. Hard learning is different. B. Another key aspect is active engagement. C. Challenging yourself is the key to progress. D. This process feels uncomfortable but necessary. E. And the sooner you accept that, the sooner your learning becomes real. F. But the truth is far less pleasant: real learning is not designed to be easy. G. In reality, difficulty is not a sign of inability — it is a sign that learning is happening. 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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I still remember the day I bought my “nice” notebook. It was a leather - bound journal with cream - colored pages. I was sure it would make me the type of person who journals regularly, and who 41 beautiful thoughts. But it didn’t work. That gorgeous notebook sat 42 for months. When I finally opened it, I hesitated. The pages felt too delicate and too 43 to waste on my messy handwriting and ideas. So I 44 it. Instead, I grabbed an old, ugly composition notebook with a 45 cover and dog - eared corners. I started to 46 it with everything: morning pages, random thoughts and reminders. This is surprisingly 47 . I actually wrote every day without exception. The psychology is real. When we 48 something too much, we place limits around it, feeling it is “too good”. But the ugly notebook carries no such 49 . It has been used. It tells me, “This is a 50 for thinking and living, not a museum piece.” Here’s the thing: 51 notebooks are idea incubators (孵化器). With the pressure off, you experiment more. You try things that might 52 . And in that freedom, bad ideas I was 53 embarrassed about gradually developed into work I’m proud of. And that’s where the real work of creation happens. The best notebook is never the most beautiful one. It’s the one you’ll actually 54 . Because the magic happens in the 55 , not in perfect pages. Your ugly notebook is waiting. 41. A. changes B. records C. follows D. lacks 42. A. unfinished B. unclaimed C. undiscovered D. untouched 43. A. secret B. smart C. precious D. personal 44. A. closed B. decorated C. delivered D. fixed 45. A. torn B. hard C. hidden D. fancy 46. A. guard B. surround C. fill D. serve 47. A. annoying B. freeing C. demanding D. convincing 48. A. plan B. doubt C. control D. admire 49. A. luck B. warning C. promise D. pressure 50. A. tool B. test C. guide D. reason 51. A. incomplete B. impractical C. imperfect D. irregular 52. A. cheat B. fail C. hurt D. disappear 53. A. slightly B. initially C. hardly D. eventually 54. A. run into B. refer to C. look at D. reach for 55. A. preparing B. thinking C. writing D. reading 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 Dong people, one of China’s 55 ethnic groups, primarily inhabit in the border regions of Guizhou, Guangxi, and Hunan. In the center of almost every Dong village, there 56 (stand) a drum tower. Constructed 57 (entire) of wood and without nails, these towers are often the largest and most remarkable structures in the villages. Of the approximately 160 drum towers still 58 (exist) in the region around Sanjiang County of Guangxi Province, the Mapang Drum Tower is the most renowned. The 59 (origin) tower was constructed during the Qing Dynasty. Although damaged by fire several times, it 60 (rebuild) in 1943 and still stands today. The tower covers an area of 169 square meters and has nine levels with upturned 61 (roof), each carved with flowers, grass, fish, birds, and characters. On the second floor hangs a large skin drum, 62 gives the tower its name. This drum is struck to summon(召唤) villagers together in case of emergency. Ordinarily, the tower serves 63 a place for the villagers to relax, hold ceremonies, greet guests, and engage in recreational activities. During festivals, villagers gather before it to sing, dance, and play the lusheng, a traditional musical instrument 64 (share) by the Dong, Miao, and Yao peoples. The Mapang Drum Tower is not merely a building; it is the heart of the community and 65 symbol of Dong culture. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 许多高中近期组织学生开展研学旅游活动，这引发社会各界对其利弊的热议。请你给校英文报投稿，以“My opinion on study tours”为题发表你的看法，内容包括： （1）表达你的观点并阐述理由；（2）提出让研学旅游活动更有价值的建议。 注意：（1）写作词数应为80个左右；（2）请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 My opinion on study tours ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 Tom, a hard - working junior high school student, was buried in thick review books and exercise papers all day long. Faced with endless daily tests and heavy learning tasks, he spared no effort to make progress step by step. Every day, he devoted himself fully to his studies, hoping to lay a solid foundation for his future studies. For him, every moment of study was precious, and a peaceful, undisturbed learning environment was essential to efficient revision. However, an unexpected trouble came to him. A flock of birds built their nests in the tall old tree just outside his classroom window. From early morning till sunset, the birds kept singing loudly and non-stop. The sharp and continuous chirping (鸟叫声) cut through the quiet classroom again and again, easily breaking his train of thought. Whenever he tried to memorize key knowledge or focus on difficult exercises, the noisy sounds would distract him at once. Gradually, he grew restless and frustrated. As the monthly exam approached, his stress built up day by day. One tired evening, after wasting plenty of time and failing to finish his homework smoothly because of the noise, he could no longer hold back his annoyance. He took up his pen and wrote a heartfelt letter to the principal (校长), earnestly requesting the school to clear away the bird nests so that students could study in peace. He mailed the letter with mixed feelings, not sure whether his request would be approved. In the following days, he waited anxiously, still troubled by the bird songs and unable to settle down. He tried hard to ignore the noise, yet his anger never faded away. He even felt a little disappointed, worrying that no one would notice his trouble. 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。 Several days later, the principal invited him for a walk____________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Moved and enlightened, Tom followed the principal’s advice. ______________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025-2026学年高一下学期英语学科期末质量检测参考答案 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 1-5 CABAB 6-10 CABCC 11-15 BACBC 16-20 ACABC 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 21-23 BAC 24-27 ADBB 28-31 ABCD 32-35 BACD 36-40 FABGE 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 41-45 BDCAA 46-50 CBDDA 51-55 CBBDC 56. stands 57. entirely 58. existing 59. original 60. was rebuilt 61. roofs 62. which 63. as 64. shared 65. a 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 应用文 My opinion on study tours Nowadays, many senior high schools organize study tours for students, sparking heated debates over their merits and drawbacks. Personally, well-designed study tours are valuable supplements to classroom education. Primarily, they bridge textbook knowledge with real social practice. Students can visit historical sites, observe nature, and interact with diverse people, which broaden their horizons and develop practical skills. Additionally, group travel fosters teamwork and teaches students how to cooperate and resolve conflicts appropriately. However, some tours merely focus on sightseeing. To enhance their value, schools should set specific learning tasks beforehand, such as research projects or presentations. Teachers should also guide students to keep observation journals, ensuring everyone gains meaningful knowledge and personal growth from the experience. 第二节 读后续写 Several days later, the principal invited him for a walk. He walked side by side with Tom in the quiet campus garden. Noticing Tom’s gloomy expression, the principal asked in a soft voice how he had been getting along with his recent studies. Encouraged by his kindness, Tom opened up honestly, pouring out his frustration about the constant bird chirps that ruined his concentration. Instead of blaming his narrow-minded idea, the principal listened attentively and comforted him with a warm smile. He patiently explained that all living creatures deserved respect, and true self-discipline lay in calming one’s mind against outer distractions rather than simply removing them. His gentle words and sincere communication slowly melted away Tom’s annoyance and made him lost in thought. Moved and enlightened, Tom followed the principal’s advice. Tom gradually changed his attitude and adjusted his state of mind. He no longer regarded the birds’ singing as annoying noise, but learned to embrace the beauty of natural sounds. Whenever he sat down to study, he trained himself to stay focused and shield his mind from minor disturbances. Little by little, he regained peace and efficiency in his study. This small incident taught him a profound lesson: life is always filled with unavoidable troubles. Real growth does not mean escaping difficulties, but learning to be tolerant, adjust actively and seek inner balance, which would benefit him for a lifetime. 听力原文 TEXT 1 W: So, the bus has broken down, in the middle of nowhere. And the subway is closed. We have to call Mom to pick us up. M: No, she’s at an important meeting today. Don’t worry. I have some money for a taxi. We’ll be home soon. TEXT 2 W: Vincent, congratulations! What a beautiful song you chose for this week’s performance! M: Thank you! I’m hoping the judges will be as happy with it as you! W: Well, I’m sure they will as all the audience enjoyed your song! TEXT 3 M: Hi, Claire. Did you do anything exciting at the weekend? W: Yes. My cousin was visiting from Germany, so I took her to the National History Museum. She majors in history so she found it inspiring. M: Yes, I went there last month. It’s a beautiful building. TEXT 4 M: Look at my new smartphone. It has an amazing camera that can take clear photos at night. W: That’s impressive! I guess you’ll get a lot of use out of it. I know you love night photography. M: Yes, I’m going to try it out tonight. TEXT 5 M: Have you got a headache again? You’d better have a rest and get your work done later. You’ve been writing that report for 2 hours. Don’t give yourself too much pressure. W: Thanks, but I don’t think that’s the problem. It’s because of the coming storm. My head always hurts before rainy days. TEXT 6 M: Clara, I heard you keep several pets at home? W: Yes, we have two cats, a dog and a parrot. M: That seems like a big responsibility. W: It can be sometimes. Thankfully my husband works at home full time. M: It’s a shame you can’t bring the dog here to the office. I love playing with dogs W: I know. It will help create a more calming working environment. M: Definitely. But we’ve been lucky now that we can play music here. W: You’re right. TEXT 7 W: Wow, Diego. I’ve only heard you speak Spanish before. I had no idea that your English was this good. Did you live in the US before? M: No. I’ve been in Mexico all my life like you. I learned it by watching movies and TV series. W: That’s impressive. M: Watching TV series is a fun and effective way. You can learn many interesting expressions that can’t be learned in class. I can even speak some simple Chinese. W: Interesting! Hey, although we’re not in the same class, how about we practice English together sometimes? M: I’d love that! TEXT 8 W: This just arrived for you. M: Great! Thanks, love. That must be the new office heater I ordered. Can you leave it on the kitchen table? Then, I’ll remember to take it to work tomorrow. W: Sure. That arrived fast, didn’t it? You only ordered it yesterday. M: The benefits of door-to-door shipping! It’s so much easier than having to go to the shops every time you need something. Particularly on a day like this! W: Yeah, the poor delivery man was wet through! I noticed he was driving one of those new electric vehicles. M: Really? That’s good. One thing that worries me is these modern shipping methods. They can’t be great for the planet. Luckily, people have improved them. W: Yeah, and it’s convenient as well. M: Oh, definitely. You don’t even have to visit the post office anymore. When I returned that T-shirt I bought, I just chose the online service, and someone came here to the house to collect it! TEXT 9 W: Have you ever used AI tools such as ERNIE or ChatGPT when doing your college work? M: Sure. They have their uses. W: I’ve been told they’re a great time-saving tool, and I really need them to come up with new ideas. I’ve got so many projects to complete. But I worry that they’ll make my writing too “robotic”. M: Well, that’s a fair point. But I would never hand in a whole paper written by an AI tool. W: No? M: No way! The writing quality isn’t very good. Plus, annoyingly, the facts are often incorrect. The professors would catch me out straight away! W: So, how do you use AI tools, then? M: For bringing my research together and checking for mistakes. . . that sort of thing. W: And don’t you feel that using them makes you lazier? M: I see it more like having a writing partner. Someone to get me going and keep me focused. W: I suppose the key is finding the middle ground. Let them improve our creativity, but not replace it. M: Exactly. TEXT 10 Being accepted to University College London was a dream come true. There was a lot of competition. However, I had been driven by my parents’ promise. They said if I worked hard, they’d let me go traveling in Asia. I excitedly set off on my travels, flying first to Japan, then China, and finally, Thailand. At the final destination of my trip, I saw a small, dirty-looking dog while relaxing on a beach. She wasn’t walking well, and I guessed she had been hit by a car. The poor thing looked scared and hungry, and I couldn’t just leave her there. Luckily, I was directed to the Soi Dog Foundation. The staff of this charity immediately provided my little friend with food, medicine, and a good bath. They also fixed her broken leg before nursing her back to health. I really admired the work the charity does for Thailand’s homeless animals, and I made a large donation before flying home to Sydney. After graduation, I’m planning to spend another summer in the charity as a volunteer! 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $