山东省青岛第一中学2025-2026学年度第一学期高二年级第一次阶段性检测英语试题

2025—2026学年度第一学期高二年级第一次阶段性检测 英语试题 2025.10 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。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. Where is the rainforest the woman visited last year? A. In Washington. B. In Oregon. C. In Alaska. 2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Co-workers. B. Husband and wife. C. Nurse and patient. 3. What will Julia do this Saturday? A. Go to the zoo. B. Fly to London. C. See her sister off. 4. How will the woman interview the painter? A. In person. B. Over the phone. C. By email. 5. What are the speakers most probably talking about? A. A movie. B. A book. C. A song. 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 Alice like best about her new school? A. The food. B. The teachers. C. The environment. 7. What does Alice’s new school look like? A. It is eco-friendly. B. It is well equipped. C. It is newly built. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What happened to the boy? A. He got lost. B. He was pushed over. C. He was blamed by his parents. 9. What does the woman offer to do for the boy? A. Look for his dog. B. Ring up his father. C. Drive him home. 听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。 10. Why is the woman dissatisfied with the man? A. He didn’t talk with her. B. He came here late again. C. He ignored her messages. 11. What is the biggest problem of having a mobile phone in the woman’s view? A. Wasting much time. B. Doing harm to our health. C. Distracting us from real life. 12. What does the one who loses the bet need to do? A. Take a photo. B. Buy some coffee. C. Send a message. 13. How does the man feel after keeping off the phone? A. Worried. B. Relaxed. C. Embarrassed. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What does Ann say about her performance in the World Championships? A. She did better than she had expected. B. She regretted not preparing well enough. C. She was disappointed to miss the gold medal. 15. How often does Ann practice? A. Once a week. B. Six days a week. C. Every day. 16. What is Ann’s attitude towards the other competitors? A. She avoids close contact with them. B. She likes to communicate with them. C. She has made good friends with them. 17. What does Ann enjoy doing in her free time now? A. Flying kites. B. Skiing. C. Reading. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. When was Now and Then recorded by Lennon? A. In 1975. B. In 1977. C. In 1979. 19. What made it possible to release Now and Then? A. The request of fans. B. The influence of the Beatles. C. The use of advanced technology. 20. What did Ringo Starr think of re-recording Now and Then? A. It would make their album a hit. B. It offered a chance to remember Lennon. C. It indicated the birth of a new rock band. 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，选出最佳答案。 A Museum Exhibits Zilia Sánchez: Soy Isla (I Am an Island) May 1-May 19 Head to the Phillips Collection and you’ll see more than 60 works from the Cuban artist Zilia Sánchez’s nearly 70-year career, from paintings to sculptures. Sánchez’s travels have taken her to many places in the world, leading to a diverse theme of art. HOURS Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am-5 pm Sunday, Noon-6:30 pm ADMISSION Tuesday-Friday FREE Saturday and Sunday Adults: $10; Students and visitors 62 and over: $8 Queens of Egypt March 1-September 2 The National Geographic Museum invites you to journey back 3,500 years with this exciting exhibit. You’ll be immersed in the 18th and 19th dynasties of ancient Egypt and learn of the daily lives of the queens. Queens of Egypt will feature some 350 objects, including statues and jewelry. HOURS Open daily, 10 am-6 pm ADMISSION Adults: $15 Seniors (60+) / Students: $12 Children 5-12 (free under 5): $10 Hoops March 9-July 5 March Madness comes to the National Building Museum in its own special way. The work of photographer Bill Bamberger will be shown in Hoops, which describes both public and private basketball playgrounds and hoops (篮筐) all over the world. From makeshift backyard set-ups to playgrounds in the heart of the city, Bamberger’s photographs talk about the worldwide appeal of the game without showing people playing it, letting the viewer’s imagination run wild. HOURS Monday-Saturday, 10 am-5 pm Sunday, 11 am-5 pm ADMISSION Adults: $10 Students/Seniors (60+): $7 Ursula von Rydingsvard: The Contour of Feeling March 22-October 28 German artist Ursula von Rydingsvard creates monumental sculptures that use cedar, leather, linen and other materials. The Contour of Feeling is her first exhibition at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. HOURS Monday- Saturday, 10 am -5 pm Sunday, 12 pm-5 pm ADMISSION Adults: $10 Students and visitors 65 and over: $8 21. Where should you go if you want to enjoy some contemporary paintings in May? A. The National Museum of Women in the Arts. B. The National Building Museum. C. The National Geographic Museum. D. The Phillips Collection. 22. What might visitors do at the Hoops exhibition? A. Watch a basketball game. B. See pictures of various basketball courts. C. Hear stories of building backyard set-ups. D. Take photos with famous basketball players. 23. How much should a college student and her 60-year-old grandpa pay to attend the exhibition in Oct? A. $8. B. $16. C. $20. D. $18. B I stopped to sip a few mouthfuls of water and consider my options. The sparse (稀疏的) shade from the trees offered little relief from the burning sun as I tried to make sense of the maps. The original plan was to stay overnight at a tourist park near Logue Brook Dam, where I would try and contact my wife, but I had no idea where I was. Wearily, I got up, remounted my bike and started to double back in the hope of finding definite trail markers, but this only added to the problem: the surrounding trees seemed to close in on me as I desperately looked around for landmarks — and the loud noise of the cicadas (蝉) was deafening. After moving slowly along the sandy trail for about two hours, I was delighted to see cycle tracks that looked recent. Encouraged, I cycled on, keeping a sharp eye on the tracks. However, I soon realised that they were my own! I was covering the same ground. Discouraged, I suddenly stopped and lay my bike in the open in the hope it would be seen from the air, and backed to the base of a tree. I had no more water, and my tongue felt swollen. I felt sleepy as groups of flies settled on me in a vain attempt to find dampness. A sudden warm gust of wind stirred me. I opened my eyes and stared at the shining heatwaves rising off the ground. I heard the distant sound of a motor and looked weakly skywards, but the sound disappeared. A while later I heard it again, but this time it sounded closer. I forced myself up and walked to where the sound was coming. As I reached to the top of the hill, I drew a shock breath in disbelief. There before me was Logue Brook Dam, with boats pulling water skiers and people relaxing under gazebos (凉亭). I returned to my bike, pushed it up the hill, and let it coast straight into the beautiful cool waters of the dam where I rolled about in my full cycling kit. 24. Why did the author stop and lay his bike in the open? A. To repair the disabled bike. B. To take a nap under a tree. C. To signal for potential rescue. D. To prevent further exhaustion. 25. What caused the author to realize he was cycling in circles? A. The disappearance of trail markers. B. The increasingly loud cicada noises. C. The change in sandy trail conditions. D. The recognition of his own bike tracks. 26. What does the description of cicadas and flies imply about the author? A. He was awed at the abundant wildlife. B. The surroundings were becoming tougher. C. His physical discomfort was intensifying. D. He unconsciously entered a dangerous zone. 27. What does the author mean by “let it coast straight into the waters” in the last paragraph? A. Riding forcefully to enter the water. B. Pushing the bike towards the dam. C. Freewheeling downhill to the water. D. Abandoning his bike near the shore. C Albert Einstein owed his brilliant mind to having a child-like sense of humour. Indeed, a number of studies have found an association between humour and intelligence Researchers in Austria recently discovered that funny people, particularly those who enjoy dark humour, have higher IQs than their less funny fellows. They argue that it takes both cognitive (认知) and emotional ability to process and produce humour. Their analysis shows that funny people have higher intelligence, and they score lower in mood disturbance and aggressiveness. In psychology we use the term “positive humour style” to refer to people who use humour to enhance relationships and reduce conflict. This type of humour is associated with relationship satisfaction, extroversion (外向性) and high self-respect. Having a humorous outlook on life is also a good coping strategy. It helps people better manage stress and challenges. Not only do funny people make other people laugh, they also laugh more themselves. And laughter leads to brain changes, which may explain the link between humour and intelligence. Neuropsychological studies have found that experiencing positive emotional states, such as joy, fun and happiness, increases the production of dopamine (多巴胺) in the brain. Dopamine not only make us feel great, it also opens up the learning centres of the brain, which enables and sustains more neural (神经) connections. As a result, we become more flexible and creative in our thinking, and better at solving problems. It also boosts our working memory. Evidence suggests that humour actually bolster feelings of confidence, competence and status, making funny people very influential. Humour gets people to listen, helps communicate messages and aids learning. It is a powerful tool that many successful leaders use to enhance group work and organisational culture. Studies of positive organisations suggest the more fun we have at work the more productive we are, and the less likely we are to suffer burn-out. Research on the use of humour in education also supports the concept that humour is an effective aid to learning. Several studies have demonstrated that lessons that are delivered with humour are more enjoyable for students, and also enhance students comprehension and recall of the topic. 28. What can we learn from the researchers in Austria? A. Funny people are always emotional. B. People enjoy dark humour most. C. Less funny people are aggressive. D. Humourous people have a brilliant mind. 29. What does the author intend to show in Paragraph 3? A. The benefit of laughter. B. The reason of our brain changes. C. The association of humor and intelligence. D. The way of being creative in thinking. 30. What’s the meaning of the underlined word “bolster”? A. Combine. B. Increase. C. Explain. D. Distribute. 31. What can be concluded from the research in education? A. Teachers are always humour in class. B. Students can understand humour better in class. C. Effective learning depends on students’ humour levels. D. Humourous classes are more efficient for students. D People today are much cleverer than they were in previous generations. A study of 72 countries found that average IQs rose by 2.2 points per decade between 1948 and 2020. This stunning change is known as the Flynn Effect after James Flynn, the scientist who first noticed it. Flynn was initially confused by his discovery. It took millions of years for the brain to evolve. How could it improve so rapidly over just a few decades? The answer is largely that people were becoming better nourished and mentally stimulated. Just as muscles need food and exercise to grow strong, the brain also needs the right nutrients and activity to develop. Kids today are much less likely to be malnourished (营养不良的) than they were in past decades, and more likely to go to school. Yet there is no room for satisfaction. In poor and middle-income countries, many children are still too ill-fed to reach the cognitive potential. The world grows enough food, but several obstacles stop nutrients getting into young brains. One is war: Families sheltering around cannot risk out to plant or harvest, and some governments intentionally starve certain regions into submission. Another is disease. Hungry children fall sick more often, and the energy they spend battling bugs cannot be devoted to growing brains. Poverty is also a big part of the problem. But global data from UNICEF, an aid agency, show that although half the children with very restricted diets (including no more than two food groups) are indeed from poor families, the other half are not. Other factors, such as poor eating habits, are to blame as well. Research about how to overcome the obstacles is needed. Some argue that human intelligence will matter less as people entrust (委托) their thinking to artificial intelligence. To assume this would be as foolish as betting 100 years ago that the invention of the car would make it unnecessary to walk. In the workplace, human intelligence and AI will probably assist each other. And brains are for the joy of thinking, as well as earning money. Steven Pinker of Harvard University calls human intelligence “a tailwind in life”, helping people adapt rationally to new challenges or a changing environment. For a modest price, the next generation can have a stronger tailwind. It would not only be wrong to refuse them the tailwind. It would be stupid. 32. What can we learn about the Flynn Effect? A. Better education leads to improved physical health. B. Intelligence has been stable across generations. C. People now are as intelligent as their ancestors. D. Average IQs have risen fast in the past decades. 33. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 2 mean? A. The Flynn Effect has reached its peak. B. Global problems continue despite IQ gains. C. Malnutrition is merely a result of poverty. D. Society values human intelligence less. 34. What does the author think of artificial intelligence? A. Useless. B. Unique. C. Beneficial. D. Ineffective. 35. What is the best title for the passage? A. Stages of IQ Development B. Insights Into Global IQ Trend C. Secrets to Rising IQs Worldwide D. Influence of the Flynn Effect 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。 The experience of modern life is a constant stream of reviews where criticism is common, which makes us struggle both to give and receive it gracefully. 36 It’s not personal (even when it’s personal). When criticized, we often make it personal in two ways. 37 Additionally, we interpret criticism as a reflection of our inborn abilities rather than our actions. This tendency, observed even in young children, can lead to reduced self-esteem, mood, and persistence. To settle it, adopting a mindset that separates the feedback from the person giving it can help maintain objectivity and resilience (适应力) in the face of criticism. 38 Once you depersonalize criticism in this way, you can start to see it for what it is: a rare glimpse into what outsiders think about your performance, and thus a potential opportunity to correct course and improve. Studies indicate that actively engaging with feedback improves academic outcomes. If this doesn’t come easily to you, consider forming a critics’ circle with trusted peers to exchange honest feedback and enhance resilience. Make criticism a gift, never a weapon. We all have to give criticism from time to time. 39 Research suggests five key elements for providing constructive feedback: the care of the receiver in mind; respectful delivery; good intentions; a pathway to improvement; and appropriate targeting of the receiver’s needs. Praise in public, criticize in private. 40 He used it to motivate players. Research confirms its effectiveness: public praise boosts motivation by 9%, while private criticism increases motivation by 11% compared to public settings. A. The key to criticizing is to remember it is intended to help, not harm. B. Therefore, we should approach criticism positively. C. View criticism as objective feedback. D. Treat criticism like secret information. E. We shifts the focus from emotion to analysis. F. This rule is credited to the football coach Vince Lombardi. G. We may naturally analyze the critic rather than the criticism. 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。 Each year, eight children in an average class in the UK are unable to read well when they leave primary school. Volunteers are welcome to join Bookmark, a non-profit organization to help 41 this. With Bookmark you will brighten the futures of primary school children. Sally, a Bookmark volunteer, has a story to 42 . Sally joined Bookmark as a volunteer in 2021 when she had retired and wanted to 43 her time to others. Before volunteering with Bookmark, she had never worked with 44 beginning the sessions was indeed a step out of her 45 zone. Sally felt a real 46 to Bookmark’s mission and believed the challenge would 47 . “Volunteering has made me feel more 48 . I feel I am making a difference, however 49 it is. I get huge 50 from engaging with children and making them laugh as we read in a (n) 51 way. All the pupils I have read with so far have become 52 and eager to learn. The sessions do make you think on your feet somewhat, trying to explain what words mean and trying to 53 a child’s comprehension of a story. I’ve also really 54 chatting to them and listening to them making up stories. Reading for pleasure is providing a 55 into learning and a world of opportunities.” 41. A. change B. protect C. judge D. observe 42. A. write B. unfold C. invent D. outline 43. A. lend B. pass C. show D. take 44. A. books B. readers C. volunteers D. children 45. A. friend B. favorite C. comfort D. time 46. A. connection B. thought C. entrance D. admission 47. A. keep on B. pay off C. work out D. pick up 48. A. patient B. curious C. serious D. content 49. A. small B. interesting C. fantastic D. ordinary 50. A. joy B. praise C. respect D. result 51. A. normal B. funny C. similar D. awkward 52. A. honest B. kind C. enthusiastic D. confused 53. A. focus on B. distinguish C. improve D. discover 54. A. continued B. minded C. enjoyed D. remembered 55. A. route B. look C. reason D. search 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。 More than 560 scholars and officials from over 70 countries gathered in Qufu, Shandong province, on Thursday for the opening of the two-day 11th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations. 56 (hold) in the birthplace of Confucius, the forum focused on how diversity can advance shared prosperity 57 lead the global modernization process during mounting 58 (nature) and human-made challenges. Through panels on Confucian values, cross-cultural collaboration and the impact of artificial intelligence, participants agreed that no nation can modernize in isolation (孤立): conflict and barriers must be replaced by mutual trust and 59 (strength) cultural foundations. International Confucian Association president addressed the opening ceremony and said that studying how civilizations interact offers practical 60 (guide) for today’s world.” China is committed to sharing the opportunities created by 61 (it) unique modernization path and to energizing global partners through its vast domestic market,” she said. One participant quoted Confucius — “Gentlemen seek harmony, not uniformity” — 62 (argue) that true harmony rests on respect for diversity rather than enforced uniformity, a principle essential for a peaceful and prosperous global community. Representatives 63 had earlier taken part in Beijing’s Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting joined the ceremony and toured Qufu’s Confucian sites. It 64 (note) in the forum that China’s combination of traditional Confucian virtues — fairness, wisdom, loyalty — with modern development offers 65 model for uniting past and present. 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，周末你市美术馆要举办中国画展，请你写一封邮件邀请交流生朋友Tom一起前往观展，内容包括： 1．观展安排；2．注意事项。 注意：1．写作词数应为80个左右；2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Tom, ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分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。 It was the day of the big cross-country run. Students from seven different primary schools in and around the small town were warming up and walking the route (路线) through thick evergreen forest. I looked around and finally spotted David, who was standing by himself off to the side by a fence. He was small for ten years old. His usual big toothy smile was absent today. I walked over and asked him why he wasn’t with the other children. He hesitated and then said he had decided not to run. What was wrong? He had worked so hard for this event! I quickly searched the crowd for the school’s coach and asked him what had happened. “I was afraid that kids from other schools would laugh at him,” he explained uncomfortably. “I gave him the choice to run or not, and let him decide.” I bit back my frustration (懊恼). I knew the coach meant well — he thought he was doing the right thing. After making sure that David could run if he wanted, I turned to find him coming towards me, his small body rocking from side to side as he swung his feet forward. David had a brain disease which prevented him from walking or running like other children, but at school his classmates thought of him as a regular kid. He always participated to the best of his ability in whatever they were doing. That was why none of the children thought it unusual that David had decided to join the cross-country team. It just took him longer — that’s all. David had not missed a single practice, and although he always finished his run long after the other children, he did always finish. As a special education teacher at the school, I was familiar with the challenges David faced and was proud of his strong determination. 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。 We sat down next to each other, but David wouldn’t look at me. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ I watched as David moved up to the starting line with the other runners. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 附加题（共10小题；每小题0.5分，满分10分）： 根据汉语写出对应的英语，或者写出对应单词的变形 68．有希望的，有前途的 ____________________ 69．与…相媲美 ____________________ 70．…的一个例子 ____________________ 71．跟上；跟进 ____________________ 72．夺取生命 ____________________ 73．保险 n. ____________________ 74．进退两难 ____________________ 75. include —— adj. ____________________ 76．可靠的 adj. ____________________ 77．起源自 ____________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 答案解析 1-5 CACBA 6-10 ABCBA 11-15 CBBAC 16-20 ABCCB 21-23 DBD 24-27 CDCC 28-31 DCBD 32-35 DBCB 36-40 BGCAF 41. A 42. B 43. A 44. D 45. C 46. A 47. B 48. D 49. A 50. A 51. B 52. C 53. C 54. C 55. A 56. Held 57. and 58. natural 59. strengthened 60. guidance 61. its 62. arguing 63. who/that 64. was noted 65. a 附加题： 1. promising 2. be comparable to 3. one example of 4. keep up with 5. claim lives 6. insurance 7. in a dilemma 8. inclusive 9. reliable 10. originate from 一、听力原文 Text 1 M: Do you know that there is a rainforest in Washington and Oregon? I read about it in National Geographic. A rainforest is any forest that has a high amount of rainfall per year. W: That’s not the only one. I went to Alaska to hike through one last year. Text 2 M: So you fell and hit your head? How are you feeling? W: Embarrassed more than anything. I don’t need to go to hospital or anything. M: Well, take it easy in the office today. And if you need to go home, just say. Text 3 M: Julia, why did you turn down Gallon’s invitation to the zoo? W: I’ve already had a plan for this Saturday. M: What is it? W: My sister will fly back to London. I need to drive her to the airport. Text 4 W: Another task. It is up to me to interview a suitable painter for the school magazine. M: That’s great. Will you meet the painter in person? W: No, it’ll be on the phone. I’ve already contacted her by EMAIL. Text 5 M: That was so good. I’m so glad I read the book first. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have understood most of the story. W: I agree. The music was also really good and the acting, too. Text 6 M: So, Alice, are you happy at your new school? W: Yeah, of course. Its environment is nice. People there are friendly and I’ve made a lot of new friends. Oh, The best part is the food, which is so delicious. M: That’s wonderful. How about your study? W: I’m learning several new subjects this year. They’re tough but luckily we’ve got lovely teachers and they’re expert at their subject. M: Sounds good. It seems that you really love the new school. W: Yeah, and it’s large with a sports field, a modern library, and all kinds of new equipment. There is nowhere like that at my old school. Text 7 W: Why are you crying? Are you lost? M: No, ma’am. I pushed over my sister, so my parents criticized me. W: Why did you do that? M: My sister and I both wanted to be the owner of the pet dog, so we quarreled and I pushed her over. My parents said they would give the pet dog to my grandma. W: Well, I guess your parents said that because they were too angry. It’s getting dark. You’d better go home. What’s your dad’s number? Let me call him to pick you up. Text 8 W: Look at us. We’ve met for a chat here and we’re not even talking to each other. I really hate it. M: Sorry, I was just sending a message… W: But the real-life person should come first. Don’t you think? M: Yeah, but sometimes you just need to send a quick message. I don’t think it’s rude. I think it’s rude to ignore messages actually. W: Yeah, I suppose so but for me the biggest disadvantage of having a mobile phone is that we can’t constantly pay attention to what’s happening in the real world. You’ve got your best friend right here. Maybe it’s time to switch off. M: All right. W: We can make a bet. The one who uses the phone first needs to buy 2 cups of coffee. M: Sure. It’ll give me something to post on my Wechat later. W: You can take a photo of us and add it to your post. M: Hey, don’t make me lose the bet. W: You see, that doesn’t hurt too much. M: I like this feeling of freedom. I’m going to keep my phone off all day. Text 9 M: Today, I’m talking to 21-year-old long-distance runner Ann Brown who’s just returned from the world championships. So, Ann, how did you feel about your performance in the championships? W: I’d only had a few weeks of training so I never thought I would do brilliantly. And I was happy to get the silver medal. M: Do you train every day or do you take a day off? W: The accepted idea is that sports people should have at least one rest day a week. But for me I find I can keep going without one. M: What about your competitors in races? Do you get to know them as friends? W: I tend to keep a professional distance. It would be too easy to let friendships start influencing the way I run races. M: So, do you have any favorite free-time activities? W: When I was a kid I used to fly my kite at the top of the hills. But now skiing is something that I get into quite a bit when I’m free. I’ve always enjoyed active things and never really been much of a reader. Text 10 The Beatles have released the last song they recorded. The song is titled Now and Then which was written by John Lennon in 1977. He sang it at the piano and recorded it 2 years later at his home. Recording engineers used AI technology to bring the song to life, resulting in a sound like the four Beatles recorded it together in a studio. Now and Then will be the final track on a new edition of the Beatles greatest hits, The Blue Album. Beatles member Paul McCartney spoke to reporters about the new song. He spoke about his excitement at being able to release a new song, and, to still be working on Beatles music. McCartney was also excited about hearing John Lennon’s voice. Lennon died in 1980 which brought endless sorrow to people loving him. Beatles drummer Ringo Starr said, recording the song again was the closest they’d ever come to having John Lennon back in the room. He said it was very emotional for all of them. 应用文 Dear Tom, Learning that a Chinese painting exhibition will be held in our city’s Art Gallery this weekend, I can’t wait to invite you to go with me. There, not only will you appreciate many famous Chinese paintings, but also you can experience painting one by yourself. After that, I would show you around the special gallery where you can learn the history of Chinese paintings since you are such a fan. Last but not least, what’s worth paying attention to is that everyone is supposed to be well-behaved and keep quiet when visiting the exhibition. Hopefully you can accept my invitation. Looking forward to your early reply. Sincerely yours, Li Hua 续写 We sat down next to each other, but David wouldn’t look at me. I placed my hand on his shoulder and said, “Just participate to the best of your ability. I believe in you.” He looked at me, his eyes widening. “You know you are not special in my eyes, and I am always proud of your strong determination.” I encouraged him with a sincere tone. He moved his lips several times but couldn’t say a word. I just smiled at him. “So do you still decide to give up the running?” “No.” he said, looking back at the running track. “Then go you!” I said. He ran for his warm-up exercise. I watched as David moved up to the starting line with the other runners. The race began. It seemed that the runway was extremely long for David with a heart disease. But he ran as if he had forgotten all his weaknesses. As the other runners charged to the finish line, I felt a little nervous, fearing that he would be laughed at. However, classmates all appeared on the racing track, cheering for him. “Come on! We are proud of you!” they shouted enthusiastically. Eventually, David made it. As he was announced to win the 18th, I saw his usual toothy smile returned. He eventually proved himself to be a strong-willed man even though he wasn’t the first. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $