福建莆田第一中学2026-2027学年度上学期高二10月月英语考试卷

莆田一中2026~2027学年度上学期高二10月月考试卷 听力 1-5 ACBBA 6-10 CACCA 11-15 BCBCA 16-20 CBBAA 阅读理解 21-23 CCA 24-27 CBAD 28-31 BDCB 32-35 BCAD 36-40 ADGFB 完型填空 41-45 CABAC 46-50 BCADD 51-55 BACDB 语法填空 56. distinctly  57. distant  58. struck  59. to exchange  60. wearing 61. for   62. where  63. locals  64. but  65. kindness 应用文 Dear Editor, I want to express my concern regarding a trend at our school: students creating memes of teachers and sharing them on social media. While some may view this as harmless and creative, I think it can also be disrespectful, harming teachers’ reputations and undermining their authority. Furthermore, using their images without consent raises privacy issues and mocking teachers’ appearances or personal lives can be hurtful. Humor should not come at the expense of respect. To counter these negative effects, I suggest our school organize digital etiquette workshops to help students understand the difference between playful humor and harmful mockery. Additionally, creating guidelines for respectful meme creation could foster a more positive environment. After all, respect makes humor meaningful. Let’s think twice before clicking “share”. Sincerely, Li Hua 读后续写 Possible Version 1 Anxious, I decided to turn to Ms. Garcia. Voice trembling, I admitted Hayley wasn’t real. To my surprise, instead of being angry, she listened quietly and smiled. “It takes courage to tell the truth,” she said, patting me gently. “Maybe this is your chance to find a real partner. Just start with a hello.” For the first time, I felt a little lighter, as if I stepped out from behind the story I had created. And her words finally encouraged me to take that step. The next day, I went to the music room to find Emily. She was practicing as usual, focused and calm. Gathering my courage, I told her everything and asked if she would play with me. Without the slightest hesitation, she broke into that familiar, encouraging smile. “Of course. You’ve got this,” she replied softly. After several rehearsals, we finally stood on the festival stage side by side, and I saw my teacher smiling in the crowd. Our harmonious performance convinced me that the friendship I courageously won worked wonders, even though Hayley never truly existed. Possible Version 2 Anxious, I decided to turn to Ms. Garcia. On the way to her office, I kept rehearsing what I would say. But what kind of teacher’s pet gets an A for a lie? Still, I found myself standing at her door. Knock, knock. Ms. Garcia was grading papers at her desk. When she saw me lingering in the doorway, she didn’t seem surprised. I took a breath and told her everything about Hayley, and the girl in the music room whose kindness I had borrowed without permission. When I finally ran out of words, she looked at me for a long moment. “Do you know why I chose your essay?” I shook my head. “Because it was specific.” she said. “Maybe you can turn that fantasy into something real.” Slowly, she wrote “Emily” beside “Hayley.” Her words struck a chord deep within me. As sun-cast shadows danced in the room, a firm resolution took shape in my mind: I would step out of my comfort zone and find my real “Hayley” in my life. The next day, I went to the music room to find Emily. A fragile courage held me up as I pushed the door open and heard the cello notes floating in the air. Emily looked up, surprised, but when I stammered an apology, she softened and said, “It’s okay—go ahead.” Hardly had I poured out everything—my lie, my “borrowed” Hayley and my wish to play the cello—when silence fell, and I waited anxiously for her response. To my great relief, a soft smile spread across Emily,s face. Instead of blaming me for my silly lie, she generously offered to practice with me after school. Her warm words washed away my anxiety, filling me with a surge of hope. Day after day, we rehearsed side by side. The flowing melodies drew us nearer, and a genuine friendship took root amid our repeated rehearsals. This experience has left an indelible mark on my life, teaching me the value of courage to reach out. 听力原文 Text 1 M: Excuse me,can I use my laptop here? I need to post my vlog while waiting for my order. W: Certainly, sir, there’s a power outlet near the table by the window. Text 2 W: Have you finished packing your suitcase Jack? We are leaving for the airport in an hour. M: Almost. I need to get my passport. It isn’t in the drawer in the living room. Text 3 M: I stayed up until two am to finish it last night. The ending was a total surprise. W: Really? I just read the first chapter today. Don’t tell me who the killer is. Text 4 M: The light in the hallway won’t turn off. I think the smart home APP is broken. W: Try restarting your phone. I had the same issue with the air conditioner last night. Text 5 M: I’ve finished the summary of the morning meeting. Shall I email it to the manager? W: Actually, she needs a paper version of the file. Text 6 W: Hi Mark. I saw you running in the park yesterday. Are you preparing for a special event? M: Yes, I’ve signed up for a mountain Marathon, W: A Marathon in the mountains? That sounds like a huge challenge.I thought you preferred indoor exercise. M: I used to. But running in nature gives me much more energy. Besides, the mountain air is much cleaner than that in a busy jam. W: But aren’t you worried about the extreme weather or getting hurt? M: Actually, I’ve bought a pair of professional running shoes and a GPS watch to update my location in real time. Text 7 W: I’m going abroad for a two week volunteer trip to teach at a school. M: That sounds noble, but have you considered whether two weeks is enough to make a real difference? W: I’m helping the kids there. M: But if volunteers keep changing, the kids will never form stable bonds. Plus, wouldn’t it be better to hire local workers to support their economy? W: I never thought of it that way. I just wanted something for applying to college. M: Maybe you should join a long term project in our own city. Offering assistance to the elderly here is just as impactful and more sustainable. Text 8 W: Paul, what’s that cardboard box? Is it another delivery? M: It’s my new monthly snack box. I pay 30 dollars a month and they sent me 10 items I’ve never tried before. W: Isn’t that risky? You might hate half of them. Why not just go to the supermarket and buy what you like? M: Well, these are all from local farms and are sugar free. If I bought them individually in a store, it would cost me at least five dollars each. W: So you are saving money, but you give up the freedom to choose? M: Exactly. I like the surprise. Also, it saves me the time of searching for healthy options myself. I’m too busy to read every label in the shop. Text 9 W: Dr Lee, your team has created an electronic nose. Can you tell me how it senses smells? M: Certainly.The device uses special sensors to identify chemicals in the air. We originally designed it to help factories detect gas leaks. W: But I heard you are using it in hospitals now. M: Yes, it turns out that many diseases change the way a person’s breath smells. The machine can smell an illness long before a doctor notices any signs. W: That’s brilliant. Is it difficult to use? M: No, it’s as simple as a mobile phone. However, it works best in a dry environment. Otherwise, the sensors can get confused. W: What is next for this technology? M: We hope to put them in supermarkets. It can tell you if a fruit is ripe inside without you having to touch or break it. Text 10 M: Hello everyone, I’m Mr Clark, manager of the school’s recording room. Before you start making your audio programs, please remember these rules. First, you must book the room on our website at least one day in advance. Each group can only use it for two hours a week. Second, regarding the equipment, please do not touch the red button on the desk. It is for killing the power in an emergency, not for adjusting the sound.Third, to protect the equipment, only water is allowed inside. And it must be kept in a closed bottle. No sweet drinks or food are permitted. Finally, remember to save your work in the online folder before you leave. Any files left on the computer will be automatically deleted at nine PM every night. We hope you make some great programs here. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 莆田一中2026—2027学年度上学期高二10月月考试卷 高二英语 选择性必修一Unit 1-Unit 2 （试卷满分：150分，考试时间：120分钟） 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. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a café. B. In a hotel. C. In an office. 2. What is the man doing? A. Cleaning the living room. B. Heading to the airport. C. Looking for his passport. 3. What are the speakers talking about? A. A terrible accident. B. A fascinating novel. C. A late-night movie. 4. What is the problem with the smart home app? A. It keeps restarting itself. B. It cannot control the light. C. It turns off the air conditioner. 5. What will the man do with the summary? A. Print it. B. Email it. C. File it. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。 6. Why does the man prefer running in the mountains now? A. To challenge himself. B. To avoid the crowd. C. To get refreshed. 7. What has the man prepared for the race? A. A tracking device. B. An online map. C. A professional suit. 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8. What does the man think of the woman’s trip? A. Its schedule is tight. B. Its cost is unaffordable. C. Its impact is short-lived. 9. What was the woman’s original intention to volunteer? A. To bond with foreign students. B. To support overseas education. C. To strengthen her college application. 10. What does the man suggest the woman do in the end? A. Help the elderly around her. B. Launch her own project. C. Hire more local workers. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11. How much does the man save at least every month? A. $10. B. $20. C. $30. 12. What is the woman’s main concern about the service? A. The waste of packaging. B. The safety of the snacks. C. The uncertainty of the items. 13. What is an additional benefit to the man? A. Learning about local farms. B. Saving time on food selection. C. Improving his health condition. 听第9段录音，回答第14至16题。 14. How does the Electronic Nose work? A. By taking digital photos. B. By measuring air temperature. C. By detecting chemical substances. 15. What is the current use of the Electronic Nose? A. Helping doctors identify diseases. B. Finding gas leaks in factories. C. Checking the quality of fruit. 16. What is a limitation of the Electronic Nose? A. It is too large to carry. B. It needs expensive sensors. C. It may fail in wet conditions. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. What must students do before using the room? A. Submit a form. B. Book it early. C. Call Mr. Clark. 18. What is the red button used for? A. Adjusting the sound. B. Cutting off power. C. Starting the equipment. 19. What will happen to files left on the computer? A. They will be removed. B. They will be printed out. C. They will be saved online. 20. Why does the speaker give the talk? A. To offer guidelines. B. To promote a program. C. To share recording skills. 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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A GET A BIRD’S-EYE VIEW OF THE WORLD’S MOST ATTRACTIVE FEATHERED ANIMALS WITH THESE BOOKS Flamingo (火烈鸟) Biologist and photographer Claudio Contreras Koob spent 20 years travelling deep into the wet lands and forests of his native Mexico — and beyond — to feed his flamingo attraction. This book offers a unique window into the behavior and life of red-feathered birds, with more than 120 show-stopping shots displaying their beauty. teNeues, £35. Around the World in 80 Birds Inspiring secrets, national pride or scientific discoveries, every bird has a story to tell, from the weaver bird building multi-nest “apartment blocks” in Namibia to the bar-headed goose taking on a twice-yearly trans-Himalayan journey at an extreme altitude. Mike Unwin’s tour is accompanied by beautiful illustrations from Ryuto Miyake. Laurence King Publishing, £22. A World on the Wing Pulitzer-shortlisted Weidensaul, who’s at the forefront of research into bird migration, here tracks some of nature’s most remarkable journeys. He sails through the stormy Bering Sea, encounters trappers in the Mediterranean and visits former headhunters in northeast India, where a bird migration crisis has become a conservation success story. Pan Macmillan, £9.99. Galapagos Crusoes: A Year Alone with the Birds Explore this updated version of the 1968 title, Galapagos: Islands of Birds, by late bird expert Bryan Nelson, with previously unpublished material from his wife, June. The couple spent a year living on two Galapagos islands, studying birds, including the Galapagos albatross (信天翁). This is their clever and amusing description. Bradt Guides, £11.99. 21. By whom is the second costliest book illustrated? A. Claudio Contreras Koob. B. Mike Unwin. C. Ryuto Miyake. D. Weidensaul. 22. Which book best suits those concerned about the survival of migratory birds? A. Flamingo. B. Around the World in 80 Birds. C. A World on the Wing. D. Galapagos: Island of Birds. 23. What feature may Galapagos Crusoes: A Year Alone with the Birds have? A. Its humorous expression. B. Its romantic style. C. Its vivid imagination. D. Its moving plot. B My phone buzzed with a video titled “WARNING: 5 Foods That Are Actually Plastic.” My mother doesn’t offer advice; she issues warnings. I suspect her phone has declared war on me. Every time she scrolls, the feed whispers to her that my favorite snack is a “poison”. I never challenge her claims, since she trusts a forwarded article more than my college degree. One day, she was telling me about a fitness contest at her gym, and I started lecturing about body fat percentages. While I was spreading all this wisdom, I was glued to the sofa, extending one leg like a crane to grab the remote with my big toe to avoid sitting up. She was watching me with a blank expression, “If you worked out as hard as you avoided standing up, you would be in great shape now.” To my face, she’s a critic, but I caught her describing me as a “highly intellectual, talented person” on a call with my aunt. From the next room, I wondered, “Wait, who is she talking about? Am I that person?” She is the only one allowed to roast (调侃，吐槽) her children. It’s a “membership-only” club. Even when she praises me, it’s her way of saying, “I raised this, so of course it’s excellent,” although she just told me five minutes ago that my room looks like a disaster zone. Despite her warnings, she’s always the first I run to when I need help. Every festival or family event becomes her next design assignment. I send her screenshots of high-fashion looks, like a creative director with impossible demands. She looks at the picture, gives her signature nervous laugh and says, “I’m not a certified fashion designer.” But then she spends hours on the floor with chalk and a measuring tape. She eventually creates her own edition, and somehow, her version turns out better than the original. And maybe that’s just another way mothers say they love you. 24. Why does the author avoid challenging her mother’s claims? A. It will hurt her mother’s feelings. B. She respects her mother’s authority. C. It is useless to argue with her mother. D. She believes in warnings from her mother. 25. How does the mother sound in paragraph 3? A. Deeply annoyed. B. Playfully mean. C. Genuinely proud. D. Bitterly disappointed. 26. What does the “membership-only club” indicate? A. Only the mother can criticize the author. B. Family members get automatic membership. C. The mother only praises the author in private. D. Club members are encouraged to judge the author. 27. What can be inferred about the mother from paragraph 6? A. She enjoys assigning festival tasks. B. She takes pride in raising a designer. C. She values professional certification. D. She expresses love through practical acts. C When you were little, did you fight with your brother or sister about who would get the last gummy bear? Or who got to sit in the front of the ride? Behind these cases lies a hidden mindset — zero-sum thinking, a term that comes from math. In a zero-sum game, the total of gains and losses among the players always adds up to zero. Oskar Morgenstern first formally described this concept in the 1944 book Theory of Games and Economic Behavior. Since then it has been widely used in economic theories and game theory. Drawing on ideas of evolutionary psychology, some have argued that zero-sum thinking arose as a cognitive (认知的) adaptation within early-human ancestors who were forced to compete over limited resources. As such, the tendency to subjectively view resource distribution as zero-sum might have been the primary strategy in our evolutionary past, giving individuals with higher zero-sum beliefs a relative advantage over others. Thus, in modern environments, zero-sum beliefs are adopted under similar conditions of threat and resource-shortage and can be overcome only with thoughtful reflection. Zero-sum beliefs have important intrapersonal (内在的) and interpersonal consequences. At the intrapersonal level, greater approval of zero-sum beliefs is related to more negative (and less positive) effects, more desires and lower life satisfaction. Zero-sum beliefs can also be interpersonally detrimental, such as when people who believe that their opponents gain at their cost fail to see opportunities for mutual benefit. More broadly, people who adopt zero-sum beliefs often feel lonelier. Thus, zero-sum beliefs may affect both the quality and the quantity of close personal relationships. To fight these effects, we can remember to remain mindful that there are numerous opportunities for non-zero-sum interactions with others, such as finding opportunities to exchange spare items or favors with others. Doing so provides the necessary ingredients for trust and mutual benefit to form, which are both necessary for any business or economy to perform at its best, in good times and in bad. 28. Which is the core of zero-sum mindset? A. Every coin has two sides. B. The other’s gain is your loss. C. Many hands make light work. D. United we stand, divided we fall. 29. What does paragraph 2 try to stress concerning zero-sum thinking? A. It is unique to humans. B. It tends to be short-lived. C. It helped ancestors survive. D. It is hardwired into humans. 30. What does the underlined word “detrimental” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Distinct. B. Complex. C. Harmful. D. Crucial. 31. Which of the following does the author probably agree with? A. Trust is a two-way street. B. A true win-win is achievable. C. Opportunity knocks but once. D. Economy undergoes thick and thin. D Experts are calling for a global effort to identify “positive tipping points” to speed up the green transition and have developed a method to find them in a new academic paper. A tipping point is a threshold (临界点) where a small change can cause a significant, often irreversible (不可逆转的), transformation. Positive tipping points in human societies and economies can bring about rapid reductions in emissions and other environmental harm, even as climate breakdown becomes increasingly damaging and dangerous. Some positive tipping points are already happening — with solar power and electric vehicles rapidly replacing fossil-fuelled alternatives — but many more are needed to ensure a sustainable future. “The global economy is decarbonising (脱碳) at least five times too slowly to meet the Paris Agreement target of limiting global warming to well below 2℃,” said Professor Tim Lenton, from the Global Systems Institute at the University of Exeter. “The challenge now is to identify potential positive tipping points, and the actions that can bring them forward — while avoiding wishful thinking about their existence, or oversimplification of their nature, drivers and impacts.” The paper sets out a method for identifying positive tipping points, assessing how close they are to the desired result, identifying the factors that can influence them, and the actions that can lead to them. This includes looking for evidence that a system, or a similar system, has “tipped” in the past. Another factor is whether there is potential for “self-driven adoption” of zero-or low-carbon behaviors. For example, as more people buy electric cars, the performance, price and infrastructure improve — making it easier for others to follow, and therefore accelerating the transition. “We know positive tipping can happen in sectors such as power and road transport,” said Dr Steve Smith, also from the Global Systems Institute at the University of Exeter. “In other sectors, there is little sign of approaching tipping points and in a few, such as nuclear power and concrete production, we should not expect there to be tipping points at all.” 32. How does the author present the topic in the first paragraph? A. By raising a question. B. By defining a key concept. C. By listing specific data. D. By telling a personal story. 33. What is the current situation of positive tipping points? A. They remain purely theoretical at present. B. They are too slow to affect global warming. C. They have occurred in some areas already. D. They are happening in all economic sectors. 34. What is Dr Steve’s attitude to the tipping points of nuclear power? A. Negative. B. Cautious. C. Optimistic. D. Indifferent. 35. Which can be the best title for the text? A. The Role of Electric Vehicles in Climate Action B. The Way to Decarbonise the Global Economy Rapidly C. Challenges of Reaching Environmental Tipping Points D. Identifying Positive Tipping Points for Green Transition 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。 One person’s trash is another’s treasure. At a recycling centre in north-east London, when a rabbit specimen (标本) arrived, Lisa Charlton knew she had to save it. She was so sure that Jack, one of her regulars, would want it. 36 Charlton works at the centre’s onsite ReUse shop, and has saved a lot of rubbish from landfill (垃圾填埋场). The centre was built on an old sports field at Kings Road and opened in 1994. Charlton shows me around. It is a cold and rainy Friday morning. 37 By 10:30 in the morning, the place is already very busy. Throughout the day, I meet people getting rid of unwanted stuff: a couple throwing away woodwork and boxes, a woman dropping off pots of unused paint and another donating bird books. I meet production designer Alison Julian. The objects she finds will feature in TV, film, photo and video shoots. 38 “I seldom leave with less stuff than I arrived with,” she says. “This is the future,” says one of the waste management officers. “We live at a time when the climate is becoming crazier. In order to survive on this planet, we have to recycle.” 39 North London Waste Authority chair Clyde Loakes wants a push towards reuse and repair as well. “For my father’s generation, reuse was something that they grew up with,” says Loakes. “My dad can still pretty much fix basic electrical items. 40 ” In the past 12 months, the NLWA has been running a program where residents can get household appliances fixed at a shop at a maximum discount of £50. “It’s nice,” says Charlton, “not to see things go to waste when they’ve got so much more life in them.” A. And he did. B. That’s not a skill I’ve picked up. C. But not everyone is in favor of recycling. D. That hasn’t stopped people from coming, anyway. E. I never thought a dead rabbit could make someone so happy. F. Others believe that doing so will require more than recycling. G. But today she is eyeing up a cast-iron log burner for her home. 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 In January 2018, I was commuting (通勤) between Brooklyn and New Jersey, and the quiet train rides felt like mini-vacations. Yet, I spent most of the precious time 41 social media. One afternoon, however, I 42 my phone and started writing thank-you notes to those who had 43 a charity event I had organized. When I got off the train, I was in a noticeably better mood. Something 44 . What if I kept it up? I 45 to write one note daily for the year. Writing the notes demanded full 46 : I couldn’t do it while listening to a podcast or switching between articles. That felt refreshing. What struck me was that this practice was the perfect 47 for my anxiety from social media; instead of longing for others’ lives, I learned to 48 warmth around me — from neighbors to friends, even acquaintances (泛泛之交) with small, unnoticed 49 . Above all, this simple act 50 my relationships and reconnected me with people who left a lasting 51 on my life. Many replied that my words cheered them through 52 times. I admit, I fell behind sometimes. But I completed my goal with hours to 53 — writing my last card before the New Year’s Eve. That night, we hosted a big party, and I looked around at my 54 , to whom I’d written thank-you notes throughout the year. I shot a picture of the scene so I could remember the feeling welling up inside me. 55 . 41. A. typing B. catching C. checking D. monitoring 42. A. put down B. turned down C. hung up D. backed up 43. A. noticed B. funded C. enjoyed D. conducted 44. A. clicked B. worked C. mattered D. followed 45. A. struggled B. deserved C. resolved D. agreed 46. A. strength B. focus C. potential D. enthusiasm 47. A. reward B. match C. cure D. excuse 48. A. value B. inspire C. expect D. overlook 49. A. charms B. talents C. messages D. kindness 50. A. proved B. defined C. identified D. strengthened 51. A. fame B. mark C. relief D. warning 52. A. rough B. old C. precious D. promising 53. A. kill B. wait C. spare D. waste 54. A. families B. patients C. clients D. guests 55. A. Trust B. Gratitude C. Empathy D. Forgiveness 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。 Being an exchange student, I use my camera to bridge cultures and capture moments from the country I call my second home. Traditional Minnan-style houses, with roofs 56 (distinct) curved and walls time-honored, stood shoulder to shoulder. The rhythmic calls of free-range chickens provided background music for our shoot, occasionally interrupted by the 57 (distance) laughter of villagers passing along the paths. What 58 (strike) me most was such plain warmth. A woman rode past with a basketful of leafy greens, her feet barely touching the ground as she slowed 59 (exchange) greetings with neighbors. At the store, the owner, 60 (wear) a gentle smile, wiped his hands carefully before weighing out dried mushrooms 61 regular customers. In that instant, I felt I was carried 3,000 kilometers south to my grandmother’s village. Though the landscape differed, the essence remained unchanged: that familiar village ecosystem 62 shopkeepers remember your favorite childhood treats and 63 (local) catch up on the latest news. This is the China I have come to know: It is not just through its high-rises and express trains, 64 in these pockets of everyday life that ring across cultures. The world stretches wide yet draws near, connected together by the shared 65 (kind). 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，你校有些学生把老师的照片制作成表情包（meme）并在社交媒体上传播，针对这一现象，请给校英语报Letters专栏投稿，内容包括： （1）陈述观点； （2）提出建议。 注意： （1）写作词数应为80左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Editor, Sincerely, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 “All right, class, settle down!” my teacher, Ms. Garcia, announced. “Today, you are going to write about your best friend in real life. I want specific details. Begin!” I sat with my pencil over my paper. For a moment, I hesitated. I knew I didn’t really have someone like that. Still, I lowered my head and began to write: My best friend is Hayley. She plays the cello (大提琴), like I do, and we go to orchestra every Saturday. She makes people laugh, and whenever I feel nervous, she tells me, “You’ve got this.” We’ve been best friends since fourth grade. I knew Hayley wasn’t real, but it was easier than explaining why I didn’t have a best friend. In fact, there was a girl in my orchestra class, Emily, who usually practiced the cello in the music room. Once, she helped me adjust my bow hold after a rehearsal (排练) and gave me an encouraging smile. “You’ve got this,” she said softly. I had also seen her patiently help another student work through a difficult passage, never showing the slightest impatience. We didn’t talk much because I was too shy to start a conversation, but I couldn’t forget her kindness. Without realizing it, I had borrowed pieces of her to create Hayley. At school, I didn’t have real friends. My classmates were polite and kind, but I was just too hesitant and shy to be the first to reach out. When I needed someone, I didn’t know who to turn to. When loneliness came over, I would imagine someone like Emily beside me, her gentle voice offering encouragement. She was the friend I wished I could have. The next day, Ms. Garcia returned my essay with a bright red “A”. “Hayley sounds wonderful! I’ve signed you and her up to perform a cello duo (二重奏) at next Friday’s Cultural Festival.” My heart skipped a beat. The lie I had built for protection suddenly turned into a trap. I was totally at a loss. 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。 Anxious, I decided to turn to Ms. Garcia. The next day, I went to the music room to find Emily. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $