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高二年级过程性素质评价 英 语 考生注意： 1．本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 2．答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。 3．考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。 4．本卷命题范围：选择性必修第一册Unit 1~Unit 2。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，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 is the man doing? A. Asking for leave. B. Quitting his job. C. Investing time. 2. What time is it now? A. 5:30. B. 5:00. C. 4:30. 3. How does the man feel now? A. Nervous. B. Relaxed. C. Confident. 4. What does the woman mean? A. She forgot the date. B. She made a mistake. C. She was very busy. 5. What is the conversation mainly about? A. Good weather. B. Heavy traffic. C. A vacation plan. 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。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. What is the woman? A. A traveler. B. A passenger. C. A foreign student. 7. How much does a one-hour CityCycle ride cost? A. ¥1.5. B. ¥2. C. ¥2.5. 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8. How did the man feel on arriving at Suzhou gardens? A. Disappointed. B. Excited. C. Shocked. 9. What does the man say about the Tiger Hill? A. It was crowded. B. It was quiet. C. It was modern. 10. How many places of interest did the man visit? A. One. B. Three. C. Four. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11. Which position has been offered to the man by Global Travel? A. Marketing director. B. Tourist guide. C. Translator. 12. What does the man most probably want to get from his current company? A. Shorter work time. B. Professional training. C. A promotion. 13. What is the most probable relationship between the speakers? A. Good friends. B. Manager and team member. C. Interviewer and interviewee. 听第9段录音，回答第14至16题。 14. What is the man doing? A. Revising his paper. B. Preparing for an exam. C. Testing an AI assistant. 15. Why does the woman avoid using AI for assignments? A. It is not smart enough. B. Her teacher might disapprove. C. She doesn’t know how to use it. 16. What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Choose a better app. B. Just copy the solutions. C. Stay actively involved. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. What did Emma Reed receive from Switzerland yesterday? A. An invitation. B. A poem. C. A package. 18. Who helped Lucas Weber find Emma Reed? A. A reporter. B. His student. C. An exhibit organizer. 19. How old was Emma when she went to the Swiss Alps? A. Eleven. B. Fourteen. C. Seventeen. 20. What can be learned from Emma Reed’s words? A. She was grateful. B. She felt very sad. C. She valued fame. 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 Instant Expert: Wonders of Space Saturday 17th July, 10 am — 5 pm | Cavendish Conference Centre, London Join us for a day of exploring the wonders of outer space with six leading scientists. You will start where everything began, at the Big Bang. Throughout the day, you will hear about everything from the exploration to find life on Mars to the discovery of liveable planets outside our solar system. Who should attend? Anyone interested in the mysteries of space, whatever your age or background. Whether you’re a scientist, a student or simply a curious human being, our event offers the chance to learn directly from the experts at our one-day masterclass. Benefits of attending: ·Open your mind and be inspired. ·Talk with like-minded people in an informal setting. ·Meet our six speakers and ask your burning questions. What’s included in your ticket: ·In-depth and interesting talks from six leading scientists. ·Buffet lunch, plus afternoon drinks and snacks. ·An Instant Expert certificate (证书) provided by event organizers. Booking information: We will email you your ticket immediately after purchase. Please remember to bring your ticket with you as you’ll need it to gain entry. We can scan tickets from a printout, or off the screen of a phone. A limited number of discounted early bird tickets priced at £129 will be offered, saving £20. These tickets can be bought by clicking the following green “Buy” button if still available. 21. What is the main focus of the one-day event? A. Training future scientists. B. Exploring the mysteries of space. C. Doing experiments in space. D. Conducting Mars-related research. 22. What can participants expect from the event? A. Free meals throughout the day. B. Certificates from famous schools. C. A chance to publish articles about space. D. Face-to-face meetings with scientists. 23. What should people do to get the discounted ticket? A. Buy tickets quickly. B. Make a group booking. C. Become a member of the centre. D. Print tickets in advance. B It was in a secondhand bookstore that I first encountered the magic of annotations (注释). Flipping through the pages of an old copy of The Great Gatsby, I discovered delicate notes penciled in margins (页边) — reflections on Gatsby’s dreams, sighs over Daisy’s choices, and even a tiny teardrop spot beside the tragic ending. The unmet reader’s emotions seemed to breathe through the paper, turning the book into a living dialogue across time. On TikTok and Instagram, readers now share their creatively annotated books with color-marked notes that sometimes fill full pages. This trend has sparked a debate: Is the practice of annotations a bad habit or a beneficial effort? Historically, annotations have been a powerful tool for deep learning. Leonardo da Vinci scribbled (涂鸦) thoughts on gravity in the Codex Arundel years before Galileo published his work on the subject, proving how annotations can harbor groundbreaking ideas. Similarly, writers like Herman Melville and Edgar Allan Poe used margins to refine their thoughts. In the academic community, annotations are celebrated for enhancing comprehension and critical thinking. In writing workshops, deep reading — including annotations — helps students express interpretations and maintain “learner independence”. However, annotation styles online seem to differ widely from the annotations expected in the academic community. While some criticize them as overly decorative, their value lies in serving the reader’s purpose. Highlighting every piece of dialogue from your favorite character may seem unreasonable to an outsider, but that might help someone understand why they like that character or how the writer developed the character’s story. Romance readers are known to highlight, dog-ear and annotate their favorite romantic scenes. I may be overly romanticizing secondhand books, but there’s nothing more heartfelt than finding a previous reader’s favorite kissing scene. If the book-related content creators want to make their bookmark, highlighter, sticky notes and gel pen match the cover of their favorite new science-fiction tale, that’s great. Scribbling in margins isn’t hurting anyone, so let them eat cake even if they dirty the page. 24. What did the author experience in a secondhand bookstore? A. A popular exhibition. B. A shared hobby. C. A striking explanation. D. A soulful connection. 25. What is the purpose of paragraph 3? A. To popularize a writing style. B. To show the value of annotating. C. To serve as examples of an online trend. D. To introduce an effective learning method. 26. Which of the following best describes online annotation styles? A. Personalized. B. Uniform. C. Impractical. D. Systematic. 27. What does the author want to convey in the last paragraph? A. He dislikes marks on book pages. B. Secondhand book lovers are romanticists. C. Annotators deserve understanding and respect. D. Readers should mind their behaviors while reading. C “Tie an Italian’s hands behind his back, and he’ll be speechless.” This old joke conveys a rigid image of Italians: they are talkative and emotional, and all their arm movements supposedly go to prove it. Susan Goldin-Meadow of the University of Chicago has a rather different view. Emotions come out in lots of ways: facial expressions, posture, tone of voice and so on. But people are doing something different when they use gestures (手势) with speech, which she sums up in the title of her new book, Thinking With Your Hands. In fact, everyone gestures, not just Italians. Conference interpreters gesture in their little rooms, though no one is looking. People born blind gesture when they speak, including to each other. All this suggests that cognition is, to some extent, “embodied (具体化)”, and that thinking is not all done in your head. Gestures that accompany speech are a second channel of information. People who say they believe in gender equality but gesture with their hands lower are not indicating women’s shorter height; they can be shown to have prejudices (偏见) of which they may not be aware. Child development is the focus of Goldin-Meadow’s book. Some students working on a difficult mathematics problem may gesture in a way that indicates they have already understood it. They should be taught differently from the ones whose gestures suggest that they are entirely at sea. Goldin-Meadow believes that gesturing could play a larger role in education by addressing the student’s needs better. This is well explained in the book’s last section. Teachers are encouraged both to use gestures themselves and to observe those their students make. Parents are taught to fill in the word a child is most likely to be missing when they gesture rather than adding information. Children with language delays caused by brain injuries at birth, but who gesture as much as their peers, are likely to catch up verbally by the age of about 30 months. Those who gesture less are more likely to need early intervention. 28. Why is the joke mentioned in the first paragraph? A. To set a serious tone for this article. B. To show that Italians are quiet and emotional. C. To correct people’s wrong impression of Italians. D. To illustrate the relationship between gestures and speech. 29. What do hand-lowering gestures by self-described supporters of gender equality suggest? A. They help defend beliefs. B. They change social attitudes. C. They improve public speaking. D. They may reflect unspoken opinions. 30. What do the underlined words “at sea” probably mean in paragraph 4? A. Relaxed. B. Confused. C. Capable. D. Relieved. 31. What is the main idea of the book’s last section? A. A summary of the book’s major research findings. B. Evidence for gestures’ role in children’s storytelling. C. Hands-on suggestions for caregivers concerning gestures. D. Comparisons of different approaches to children’s learning. D It’s commonly acknowledged that our lives are ruled by algorithms (算法), but have we really collectively understood how they have transformed our culture and personality? In Filterworld: How algorithms flattened culture, Kyle Chayka argues convincingly that the rise of algorithm-driven feeds, used everywhere online from Instagram to Spotify, has led to a more uniform culture. Our tastes and desires increasingly don’t belong to us, but to algorithms that are designed to keep people engaged at all costs. If the collection of our tastes truly shapes our entire personality, then this loss is more psychologically damaging than it first appears. Aimlessly scrolling through Netflix or TikTok may seem harmless, but over days, months or years, we lose touch with what we like and enjoy. Taste-making algorithms are inescapable. Chayka shows this by working through all corners of life: what we wear (TikTok), where we eat (Google Maps), music we listen to (Spotify), even who we date or marry (Tinder). This universe of algorithm-driven decisions has society-wide implications: “It extends to influence our physical spaces, our cities, and the routes we move through… flattening them in turn.” No one gets out of the Filterworld untouched. If you’re lucky enough not to need any sort of algorithm-based system for your work, then you have the option to step back from algorithms for a while. But if your friend suggests a film recommended on X/Twitter or you feel the need to buy those shoes suddenly everyone has started wearing after social media advertisements, what are you to do? It all feels fruitless. This Filterworld may be inescapable, but there is hope. You can start by engaging more with the media you do choose to consume. This could mean reading up about a film you watched or paying artists you like directly. Even the thoughtful act of recommending an album to a friend is more rewarding than a random TikTok feed. As Chayka says, resistance to algorithms “requires an act of willpower, a choice to move through the world in a different way.” 32. What is Kyle Chayka’s opinion on algorithms? A. They improve our tastes. B. They make our cultures more alike. C. They help to identify our personality. D. They contribute to physical problems. 33. What does the underlined part in paragraph 3 refer to? A. The society with advanced technology. B. The world without social media platforms. C. The network of algorithm-driven decisions. D. The community free from algorithmic influence. 34. What is the author’s attitude towards resisting the influence of algorithms? A. Unconcerned. B. Supportive. C. Negative. D. Unclear. 35. What is the best title for the text? A. Algorithms: Cultural Takeover B. The secret of Algorithms C. Social Media: Cultural Messenger D. The Rise of Digital Platforms 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。 The Benefits of Making Fun of Yourself Laughing at yourself is not always easily achieved. However, making light of your weakness can have surprising benefits for your self-esteem (自尊). 36 Joking about yourself is a form of self-critical humor, which can involve being too modest, or even laughing at yourself humorously. 37 However, research suggests they tend to be more self-confident. When this type of humor is used to maintain a positive attitude in difficult situations, it can help enhance well-being and self-esteem. 38 Making fun of yourself may help you become more likable and build stronger relationships. Interestingly, research suggests that both men and women consider the ability to do so an attractive quality, despite differences in the ways they use humor. Laughter has been shown to have a number of stress-fighting benefits. 39 When you view situations as threats, stress levels increase. Shifting to a mindset that allows you to see these situations as challenges can transform this into what is known as “good stress” that helps you feel more empowered. Joking lightly about yourself can have some benefits, but it’s important not to take things too far. If this starts negatively impacting your mental health or well-being, it’s time to take a step back. 40 If you embrace your weakness and imperfections to a reasonable degree, you will feel happier and improve your relationships and overall well-being. A. Find a balance that works for you. B. Our mood hardly changes when we keep our sense of humor. C. People are more drawn to others who can laugh at themselves. D. Being able to laugh at yourself can relieve stress by changing your view. E. Making fun of yourself in difficult situations can increase your stress greatly. F. It might even improve your relationships and help you meet challenges better. G. People with such a sense of humor are sometimes regarded as lacking self-confidence. 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 used to think my grandfather’s workshop was a place frozen in time. While my world was full of digital screens and instant updates, his was dominated by the smell of wood and the sound of hand tools. I considered it boring and 41 . Why would anyone spend hours making a simple wooden box when you could just buy one? Last month, Grandpa finally 42 my unwillingness, yet still invited me to build a birdhouse together. I agreed, though without much 43 . The first step was sanding a piece of rough wood. Within minutes, my arm ached. I sanded hurriedly, eager to 44 . Grandpa watched me quietly, then 45 took the wood from my hands. “Watch,” he said. He moved the sandpaper in slow, circular motions, applying even pressure. “It’s not a race. You have to enjoyed the process.” Under his 46 , I slowed down. I felt the rough surface gradually become smooth under my fingertips. I started to 47 the subtle changes in the wood’s texture (纹理). We measured, cut and assembled the wooden parts piece by piece. My initial impatience began to 48 , replaced by a strange sense of calm and focus I rarely felt when scrolling on my phone. When we finally nailed the last piece in place, I felt a profound 49 that no high score in a video game had ever given me. I had 50 something touchable and beautiful with my own hands. That afternoon, I didn’t just build a birdhouse. I 51 a lesson in patience and focus. I began to understand that my grandfather’s workshop wasn’t outdated; it was a shelter from the hurried world. In our fast-paced lives, his craft (手艺) is a reminder that some of the most valuable things cannot be 52 . True satisfaction comes not from consuming, but from 53 . I now visit his workshop every weekend, not out of duty, but because I’ve learned to 54 the quiet joy of making. It’s a connection — not just to wood and tools, but to a deeper part of myself that I never knew 55 . 41. A. efficient B. outdated C. exciting D. mysterious 42. A. gave up on B. looked forward to C. got tired of D. saw through 43. A. excitement B. pressure C. experience D. confidence 44. A. arrive B. apologize C. finish D. respond 45. A. gently B. gratefully C. carelessly D. secretly 46. A. attack B. order C. guidance D. control 47. A. ignore B. appreciate C. seek D. record 48. A. grow B. return C. disappear D. increase 49. A. regret B. disappointment C. pride D. relief 50. A. described B. imagined C. purchased D. created 51. A. taught B. learned C. rejected D. forgot 52. A. rushed B. measured C. downloaded D. stored 53. A. crafting B. watching C. claiming D. dancing 54. A. avoid B. value C. fear D. remember 55. A. rested B. worked C. left D. existed 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。 Many cutting-edge sustainable buildings around the world are drawing inspiration from age-old Chinese architectural ideas, 56 (prove) that traditional design philosophies still hold great value for solving today’s environmental challenges. One of the most representative examples 57 (be) the skywell, or tianjing, the open inner courtyard 58 (wide) employed in Huizhou-style dwellings of the Ming and Qing dynasties. In ancient southern China, 59 summers are hot and humid, the compact skywell was designed 60 (admit) daylight into deep rooms, encourage natural air circulation, and collect rainwater. Warm air inside the house rises and escapes upwards, while cooler air flows downwards to refresh the interior. This passive cooling method required no electricity and helped residents stay 61 (refresh) throughout the long summer. This clever concept has been revived by contemporary architects, with many modern office buildings, 62 (museum) and residential complexes now integrating skywells into their layouts. These openings reduce dependence 63 artificial lighting during daytime and promote natural ventilation, cutting air-conditioning energy consumption and lowering carbon footprints. Beyond skywells, other traditional ideas are also being rediscovered, such as overhanging eaves (飞檐) that offer 64 (protect) from strong summer sunlight while letting in gentle winter sunshine. Architects point out that traditional designs are not ready-made solutions to copy directly, 65 a source of inspiration for modern designers to learn from. 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，你的外教Mr. Green发现中国学生上课很少主动举手发言，他以为学生不喜欢他的课，感到有些沮丧。请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括： 1．解释原因并消除误解； 2．提出增进课堂互动的建议。 注意：1．写作词数应为80个左右； 2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 Bob Lee is a retired teacher who loves writing handwritten letters more than most people love their kids. Every day, he writes to his daughter Lisa. Moved by her father’s passion, Lisa posted a video online, asking if anyone needed a little kindness from a warm-hearted retired teacher. To her surprise, hundreds of people replied. She then founded the “Dad Letter Project”, inviting other kind dads such as Mark to write to strangers who are sad, stressed, or simply longing for some fatherly comfort. Thousands of miles away, Amy Woods was struggling on the fourth anniversary of her father’s death. Her father was an artistic and open-minded man and passed away in 2021. They had a complicated relationship, and Amy was filled with lasting love as well as regret. She had long kept an old photo of her father in a small box. Every time she looked at it, those mixed feelings would come flooding back, yet she seldom showed it to anyone. One day, she sent a short message to the project. She was only hoping for a little comfort, but she was very guarded around strangers and had no real hope that anyone would care. Weeks later, a letter from Mark finally arrived. At her kitchen table, she read his words: “As a dad, I am proud of you — the way you wonder and think about your dad is really special.” Tears streamed down her face. Deeply moved, Amy decided she would write back. She pulled out a piece of paper, with Mark’s letter lying beside her. 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。 With her pen in hand, Amy hesitated, unsure whether she could trust a stranger. ________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Seeing the copy of the small old photo in the envelope, Mark felt a sudden warmth. _____________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 高二年级过程性素质评价·英语 参考答案、提示及评分细则 听力部分录音稿 (Text 1) M: I hope you can understand my reasons for deciding to leave, Mrs. Harrison. W: Do I have to remind you that we have invested a lot of time and money in your career here? (Text 2) W: Oh, no. It’s five o’clock already and I haven’t finished typing these letters. M: Don’t worry. That clock has gained half an hour. You still have time to do it. (Text 3) M: I’m having an interview this afternoon. I feel so nervous. Could you give me some tips? W: Just don’t be nervous. Relax! They want someone who is confident. You’ve worked in this field for five years and you should do fine in the interview. (Text 4) M: Hi, Emma. I remember the band practice is on October 14th, but you said it’s on October 16th. Are you sure? W: Oh, sorry. It was a slip of the tongue. I meant October 12th for sure. (Text 5) M: It seems that we will have another fine day tomorrow. Let’s go to the beach. W: OK. But we’ll have to leave very early, or else we will get caught in the traffic. (Text 6) W: Hi, I’m Charlotte from New Zealand. I’m studying biology here on exchange. M: Hi, I’m Li Wei. Nice to meet you! W: Would you mind if I ask about getting around the city? I’m still figuring things out. M: Not at all. Most students take the green bus — it runs every 15 minutes and only costs ¥2. W: What about those blue bikes with digital locks? M: Those are the CityCycle bikes. You can unlock them using an app. The first 30 minutes cost ¥1.5, and after that, it’s ¥1 for every additional 30 minutes. They are available all over the city and are perfect for short trips. (Text 7) W: Hi, Peter. I’m sorry to hear you’re leaving today. So, what did you think of Suzhou gardens? M: Well, to be honest, when I first arrived, I was a little disappointed. I’d expected something more modern. But when I walked into the Humble Administrator’s Garden, I was so amazed! It was like stepping into a painting. W: Where else did you go? M: I visited the Lingering Garden, too. I learned a lot about traditional Chinese garden architecture. W: Oh, well, what about the Tiger Hill — that’s pretty high. Some of the views from there are breathtaking! M: Oh, that place, yes. But I had no idea there would be so many tourists! So I decided to go to the Hanshan Temple instead. That place was really quiet. (Text 8) M: Hi, Diana. I would like to talk to you before I respond to the job offer I’ve received from Global Travel. They’ve offered me the position of marketing director. W: I’m sorry to hear that, David. Thank you for letting me know before making your final decision. M: I genuinely value my experience here. Having worked in the department for four years, I have gained significant professional growth. However, there’s been no indication of career advancement. W: You’ve been a great team member here. What would make you consider staying? M: I don’t need a big salary increase, but I’d like to take on more challenges. W: Let me consult with the management team. We truly regret losing someone with your skills and dedication. M: I really appreciate your support. (Text 9) W: Mark, you look focused. Still working on your history paper? M: Hi, Lisa. Actually, I just finished the first draft. Now, I’m using an AI writing assistant to improve the language and check my arguments. W: An AI assistant? Isn’t that like cheating? I’ve avoided using AI for my assignments, worrying teachers might disapprove. M: Not if you use it right. As a really smart study partner, AI doesn’t do the work for me. For example, it might say, “This part needs better support,” but then I will go find the support myself. W: Hmm, that does sound helpful. I went the other way last semester with a math app. I got into the habit of just taking pictures of problems and copying the solutions. It really didn’t help me when exam time came, only to make things worse. M: I see. That’s exactly the risk. The key is to stay actively involved. W: I like that idea. Maybe I should give it another try, but set clear rules. Like using it only to explain concepts I find difficult, not to do the work for me. (Text 10) W: Welcome back, everyone. This is Global Wave Radio. Here’s something interesting. Yesterday, a teenage girl named Emma Reed from Vancouver, Canada, received a package from Switzerland. Inside was her sketchbook, lost three years ago during a school trip to the Swiss Alps. It was found by Lucas Weber, a high school art teacher, near a hiking trail in Interlaken in 2022. There was no name or address, but it contained beautiful drawings of mountains and forests, with a short poem on the cover. Impressed by the artwork and poem, Lucas kept the sketchbook and began searching online for its owner. Last month, he came across a news article about a Vancouver student organizing an environmental art exhibition using nature-themed paintings. The article quoted her poem — the very one on the cover of the sketchbook. Lucas contacted the reporter of the article, who helped him reach Emma, now 17. Soon, the sketchbook was returned. Emma was shocked and deeply moved. “I thought it was gone forever,” she said. “The sketchbook’s journey home reminds us that small acts of kindness can bridge distances and bring joy across time and borders.” 参考答案 1~5 BCABC 6~10 CCAAB 11~15 ACBAB 16~20 CCABA 21~23 BDA 24~27 DBAC 28~31 DDBC 32~35 BCBA 36~40 FGCDA 41~45 BDACA 46~50 CBCCD 51~55 BAABD 56. proving 57. is 58. widely 59. where 60. to admit 61. refreshed 62. museums 63. on/upon 64. protection 65. but 第一节 One possible version: Dear Mr. Green, I’m sorry to learn that you feel discouraged and think that we are not fond of your class because we seldom raise our hands. As a matter of fact, we really appreciate your lessons. We hesitate to speak up largely because we fear making mistakes and feeling embarrassed; this fear is rooted in our cultural background. I would like to offer a few suggestions. Could you please give us more time to organize our thoughts after you ask us a question? Besides, group discussions can effectively encourage us to express our opinions. I hope these suggestions will be of some help. Yours, Li Hua 第二节 One possible version: With her pen in hand, Amy hesitated, unsure whether she could trust a stranger. She had built a high wall around her heart to hide her pain. Why should she open up to a man she had never met? But reading Mark’s warm words, she felt her guard slowly breaking down. After a long pause, she gathered her courage and began to write. She shared precious memories of her father and the sadness about their imperfect relationship. Thinking of the photo in the box, she took out a copy and put it carefully into the envelope, as if passing on her hard-won trust. Taking a deep breath, she sealed it and dropped it into the nearby mailbox, hoping it would reach Mark. Seeing the copy of the small old photo in the envelope, Mark felt a sudden warmth. He could feel the great trust hidden in this simple photo. It must have taken Amy great courage to share such a private memory with a stranger. Deeply moved, he showed the letter and photo to Lisa and Bob, both of whom were touched by this fragile but precious connection. It was at that moment that they realized their project was never just about giving comfort; it was a two-way journey of healing. Mark soon wrote back, telling Amy how much her courage had inspired him. Sincere kindness, as their story proved, can break down the wall between strangers. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $