甘肃卓尼县柳林中学2026-2027学年度高二英语第一学期10月份月考试题

2026-2027学年度高二英语第一学期月考考试卷 (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. What does the man plan to do this Saturday? A. Join a club. B. Go cycling. C. Travel alone. 2. When will the staff meeting end? A. At9:30 a.m. B. At 10:30a.m. C. At 11:00a.m. 3. Why does Allan call the woman? A. To offer a ride. B. To fix her car. C. To recommend a garage. 4. What affects the man’s phone bill? A. His family’s Internet use. B. The taxes and extra fees. C. His calls and texts. 5. What are the two speakers mainly talking about? A. The key to growing flowers. B. Items that can be reused. C. Advice on choosing cat food. 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 probably take place? A. At Joyce’s house. B. At a gift shop. C. At a restaurant. 7. What do we know about Joyce’s sister? A. She has brown eyes. B. She is wearing a sweater. C. She has short black hair. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8. Why does the man need to pay a fee? A. He damaged the book. B. He returned the book late. C. He kept the book for a week. 9. How much will the man pay finally? A. $7. B. $10. C. $14. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 10. What does the man think of the rent? A. Low. B. Fair. C. High. 11. When will the house be available? A. On the 20th. B. On the 21st. C. On the 23rd. 12. What will the man do on the 21st? A. View the house. B. Attend a meeting. C. Look for cleaners. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 13. What first made Richard interested in filmmaking? A. Watching independent movies. B. Documenting life with a camera. C. Working in a local video store. 14. What did Richard learn from the unclassifiable films? A. The techniques of filmmaking. B. The effects of films on people. C. The rules of the film industry. 15. What is Richard’s main reason for not making art films? A. He is poor at making them. B. He thinks they are all predictable. C. He dislikes the way they are presented. 16. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Director and actress. B. Star and fan. C. Hostess and guest. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17. What is one of the requirements a story has to meet? A. It must be submitted by July 20th. B. It must be no more than 800 words. C. It must be set in a city in the summer. 18. What kind of story does the competition demand? A. A comedy. B. Science fiction. C. A thriller. 19. What do we know about Carol Simmons? A. She works for a magazine. B. She has won an award for her novel. C. She wrote a book named Creative Writing. 20. What will be the prize for the winner? A. Books. B. CDs. C. A computer. 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 Are you looking for some club suitable for you in the senior high school? Here are some introductions of popular clubs. Speech Club Do you enjoy talking? Do you think you can be a future lawyer? Try out for the school’s speech team. Not only will you meet people and make new friends, you’ll also get to practice public speaking, a valuable, important tool that you will use at every stage of your life. By researching, talking about, and debating hot-button political, social, cultural, and environment topics, you will also become more aware and up-to-date on current events. Band Club Are you in a band in junior high? If so, you probably remember always hanging around with your musical buddies (同伴). If you haven’t joined one of these three high school clubs yet, you should! The beauty of these three classes is that they’re not merely fine arts electives (选修课), they’re also clubs! Most high school bands give shows, and even go on trips to Disneyland. Not sure? Did I mention that studies show that students with music education tend to receive higher grades? You read it right. Red Cross Club If you are interested in the medical field or planning to take a combined M.D. program, perhaps you should consider joining your school’s American Red Cross Club. As part of the high school club working with the local Red Cross chapter, you can become a lifeguard, learn how to perform CPR, or become a trained instructor who teaches others. Language Clubs Are you a native Spanish, French, or German speaker? Or maybe you just really like the foreign language class! Either way, you should consider joining your school’s language clubs and learn a new language during your pastime. Spanish, French and German clubs put on several charity and cultural events throughout the academic (学术) year. You could be helping others in need, and making new friends all at the same time! 1. What would be the best choice if you dream of becoming a lawyer? A. Speech Club. B. Band Club. C. Red Cross Club. D. Language Clubs. 2. What is the benefit of joining Band Club? A. It improves students’ grades. B. It makes students’ speaking ability better. C. It enables students to be aware of new events. D. It helps students to learn how to use medical facilities. 3. What do Red Cross Club and Language Clubs have in common? A. They both can make new friends. B. They allow you to support people in need. C. They make you a man of many gifts and languages. D. They can help you to be a person with first aid knowledge. B Dark chocolate, mainly solid cocoa, is widely believed to be a healthier treat, often credited with benefits like lowering blood pressure and boosting brainpower. These claims are largely linked to flavanols (黄烷醇), compounds abundant in cocoa. However, a closer look at the scientific evidence suggests that we should be careful about eating dark chocolate. While some short-term studies, frequently funded by chocolate companies, suggested potential advantages, their results have been inconsistent. More importantly, they are too brief to reveal the long-term effects of regular consumption. Observational studies, which simply note correlations (相关性), found that people who eat more dark chocolate tend to be healthier. But this could be because they often have higher incomes and better overall lifestyles, not because of the chocolate itself. To settle the debate, a big randomized experiment was conducted. It involved older adults who took daily cocoa-flavanol supplements for several years. The findings were clear: the flavanols made no significant difference to the risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, or cancer. There was one positive note — a reduction in cardiovascular (心血管的) deaths — but this single outcome is not solid proof of benefit. Crucially, obtaining a high share of flavanols from commercial dark chocolate introduces serious disadvantages. To counter cocoa’s bitterness, manufacturers add large amounts of sugar. It means a person would also consume a substantial portion of the daily recommended limit of fat, which is known to raise cholesterol (胆固醇) and harm heart health. A far healthier way to get flavanols is from foods like apples, nuts, strawberries, or green tea. Ultimately, the celebrated health benefits of dark chocolate appear to be rooted more in marketing and wishful thinking than in robust science. While enjoying it as an occasional treat is fine, relying on it as a health food is misguided. True wellness comes from a balanced diet rich in various fruits, vegetables, and beans—not from a single, sugary treat. 4. What is a common belief about dark chocolate? A. It has inconsistent benefits. B. Its benefits come at a high cost. C. It contributes to physical health. D. Its advantages rely on long-term intake. 5. What is a result of taking in flavanols from dark chocolate? A. Faster fat burning. B. Resistance to cholesterol. C. Reduction of cancer risks. D. Increase in sugar consumption. 6. What does the underlined word “robust” in the last paragraph mean? A. Basic. B. Solid. C. Advanced. D. Emerging. 7. Which is the best title for the text? A. The Bitter Truth About Dark Chocolate B. A Guide to Choosing Healthy Chocolate C. The Impact of Flavanols on Your Health D. Marketing vs. Science in the Food Industry C If a stranger knocked on your door asking for using your phone, would you help? How about lending them five dollars for the bus, if they said they’d return and pay you back? Nowadays, many people find it hard to trust strangers. A recent study found that our ability to trust strangers may be more than just a social or psychological characteristic — it could be rooted in our DNA. This is important, as it turns out that trusting people might actually live longer and healthier lives compared to more skeptical (怀疑的) people. Two main theories have appeared to explain why some people are more trusting than others. One suggests trust is a stable characteristic shaped by early life experiences. The other thinks it’s influenced by a person’s ongoing evaluation of the social environment. We can easily imagine that the answer to the question “Would you say that most people can be trusted?” would depend on whether you’d been robbed the day before or if you’d had your missing wallet returned. This is where the recent research comes in. A professor of Lund University, Edgerton and his coworkers have been doing research about trust. In their most recent study, involving 33,882 Danish blood donors, they found a single gene (基因) — PLPP4, strongly associated with the personality of trusting others, and that the PLPP4 gene explained 6% of the difference in social trust within the study population. If you take two people who have similar education and life experiences, this gene alone could account for 6% of the difference in how much they trust others. They believe that the PLPP4 gene may somehow soften our “fight-or-flight” survival response. If our fight-or-flight system is less strong when we meet new people, it makes sense that trusting others could have huge health benefits. Indeed, if trusting others acts as something against stress, it may lower the risk of cardiovascular (心血管的) disease. As people continue to uncover the mysteries of trust, one thing is clear: understanding its genetic roots may hold the key to developing healthier communities in the world. 8. What might affect people’s trust levels according to the two main theories? A. Childhood habits. B. Personal abilities. C. Social experiences. D. Communication skills. 9. What does the recent study focus on? A. The mental cause of trust. B. The ways to develop survival ability. C. The characteristics of different genes. D. The connection between trust and a gene. 10. What does the passage say about trusting others? A. It could bring health benefits. B. It reduces the strong stress in work. C. It helps to develop the world faster. D. It causes quicker survival response. 11. What can be inferred from the passage? A. The ability to trust others relates to a single gene. B. How trusting you are frees people from disease. C. Your understanding of gene accounts for developed communities. D. The PLPP4 gene lays the foundation of survival response. D Goldman Sachs estimates there were over 80 million social media influencers globally in 2024, spanning platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, with the number growing 10% - 20% annually. While some perceive influencing as a pastime, others pursue it full time, drawn by stories of influencers making tens of thousands of dollars per post or launching their own brands. Morning Consult reports that 57% of American Gen Zers dream of becoming influencers, with 53% referring to it as a “respectable career”. For companies, the appeal of influencer marketing (营销) lies in its capability to target specific audiences through content creators, alongside consumers’ rising social media engagement. Influencer Marketing Hub notes 86% of brands globally plan to invest in influencer campaigns in 2025, up from 37% in 2017, with nearly a quarter committing over 40% of their marketing budgets to such efforts. However, the influencer boom presents challenges. Goldman Sachs reveals only 4% of influencers earn over $100,000 annually. AI-generated “virtual influencers” like Aitana López - a computer-designed fitness expert with 330,000 Instagram followers - threaten to flood feeds (信息流) further. While small creators with modest (不算多的) followings may earn side income, few can quit their regular jobs. Market overcrowding also makes online fame unstable. Joe Gagliese of Viral Nation warns that even viral moments don’t guarantee lasting success: “If influencers don't take advantage of the momentum (势头), someone else will.” Consumer exhaustion adds another hurdle. A 2023 McKinsey survey found 68% of global fashion consumers were critical about the massive amount of sponsored content. Anita Balchandani of McKinsey notes influencers initially gained attention as “trusted” voices, but maintaining veracity alongside paid promotions is now crucial. Seeking this balance is key to staying relevant in an overcrowded market. Ultimately, while the appeal of influencer careers remains, the reality is tough: as the industry grows, so does the gap between the fascinating dream and real sustainability. 12. What makes many Gen Zers keen to enter the field of influencing? A. The potential to be wealthy or start their own businesses. B. The opportunity to secure regular corporate jobs. C. The guarantee of immediate success and popularity. D. The rocketing popularity of social media platforms. 13. Which of the following is NOT a factor discouraging social media influencers? A. Low earnings. B. Companies' preference for AI. C. Intense competition. D. Displeased audiences. 14. What does the underlined word “veracity” in paragraph 4 most probably mean? A. Popularity. B. Confidence. C. Honesty. D. Competence. 15. What can be the best title for the text? A. The Rise of Influencers and Their Impact on Social Media B. Opportunities and Challenges within the Influencer Economy C. Gen Zers' Enthusiasm for Entering Sooial Media Influencing D. Brands' Climbing Marketing Budgets for Influencer Campaigns 第二节 (共5节；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。 Tips for Starting Your Own Travel Blog Travel stories always make for very interesting reads. It’s great to know what’s happening elsewhere in the world. Have you ever thought about starting your own travel stories?____16____ Write down your reasons for starting the blog. ____17____ Maybe you want to keep your friends updated about your travels, to help fellow travellers to travel smarter, or to discuss the beauties of this world. Writing down the reasons will give you clarity of thought, a direction, and a purpose. ____18____ Now that you know why you’re starting the blog, make a list of things you want to cover in your writing. Every blog MUST have a focus. Do you want to give your readers stories? Do you want to tell your readers about places? This way you’ll be telling your readers what to expect from your blog. Name your blog intelligently (明智地). Now that you have a clear picture about why and what you want to write, think of a name for your blog. ____19____ A long, confusing name will not only be difficult to remember but also lead to you losing out on potential repeat visitors. Don’t let the numbers get you down. Initially, not many people will visit your blog. ____20____ You might feel a little depressed seeing shallow figures, but your efforts will pay off in the long run. Keep at it and stick to the plan. Slowly and steadily your readers will grow in number. These tips for starting your own travel blog will not only help you to work smarter, but also ensure that your readers get the very best from you. It is a good idea to start now and make a name for yourself and your blog. Best of luck. A. Post continuously and regularly. B. Decide what you want to write and for whom. C. Why is it that you want to start a travel blog? D. Maybe only your friends and family will read your blog. E. The name should be easy for people to remember. F. You need to have some special experiences in travelling to start a blog. G. Here is some advice on travel writing and some great ways to start your own travel blog. 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。 My daughter Iris Grace was born in 2009 and was, in my opinion, the most beautiful baby. She had the widest blue eyes, but they always ____21____ to fix on anything or anyone — not at me or my husband. When she turned two, we took her to the ____22____. The doctor told us that Iris had ____23____ from severe autism (自闭症), a condition that would ____24____ her ability to communicate and form relationships for years to come. I’d read that animals can help children with autism. I thought cats might be right for Iris. On the day I brought the kitten home, once I opened the door of the cat carrier, the kitten pushed her head out. She ____25____ quickly and then went straight toward Iris. The kitten climbed onto my daughter’s leg. For the first time in months, Iris broke into a ____26____, genuine smile. A deep and unspoken bond was formed between them that very second. Though never ____27____ as a service animal, it seemed that Thula knew she had a job to do. And she took it ____28____. Wherever Iris went, there was Thula. She ____29____ as Iris painted, and she curled up by my daughter’s side when she read her picture books. Thula would ____30____ when Iris was getting anxious and made her calm. Thula never ____31____ anything from our little girl. She was simply there, offering love, comfort and acceptance. Slowly but surely, Iris started to open up and ____32____. We’d had Thula for only a few months when one day I heard Iris say, “Sit, Thula.” She patted the space on the sofa next to her. And Thula sat. I heard more and more words. Iris even started ____33____ herself to me and my husband. It’s been six years since Thula joined us, and our lives look very ____34____ now. My daughter can make connections with other animals and even children of her own age. The ____35____ in my daughter is nothing but a miracle that began with a cat named Thula. 21. A. occurred B. failed C. managed D. attempted 22. A. clinic B. hospital C. institute D. house 23. A. suffered B. recovered C. benefited D. separated 24. A. improve B. develop C. limit D. enhance 25. A. scanned around B. went by C. set out D. turned back 26. A. brief B. faint C. broad D. shy 27. A. raised B. trained C. ordered D. cultivated 28. A. sincerely B. seriously C. passionately D. personally 29. A. watched B. disturbed C. attacked D. learned 30. A. guess B. remember C. report D. realize 31. A. claimed B. demanded C. suggested D. defended 32. A. associate B. cooperate C. interact D. obtain 33. A. expressing B. showing C. feeling D. abandoning 34. A. distinct B. diverse C. strange D. different 35. A. dream B. value C. change D. appearance 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。 A Chinese folk music concert ____36____(hold) at the Algonquin Commons Theatre in Ottawa, Canada on July 5, 2026. Presented by the Wuxi Chinese Orchestra (乐团) as part of the Music and Beyond Festival, the performance used music as a bridge ____37____(create) a cultural dialogue between Chinese and Canadian civilizations. The concert opened with the lively Dance of the Golden Snake, ____38____(follow) by classic pieces including Ambush from Ten Sides, and Dunhuang, ____39____(show) the rich heritage of traditional Chinese culture in an immersive (沉浸式) Eastern musical experience. Focusing on the themes of “dialogue” and “integration”, the concert featured innovative artistic ____40____(cooperate) that brought Chinese and Western musical elements together. The highlight of the concert was a performance of “Moon Reflected on Second Spring”, featuring the erhu alongside a Western string quartet. The concert ____41____(surprising) concluded with a performance of the beloved Canadian folk song Red River Valley on traditional Chinese instruments, ____42____ brought the audience to the evening’s emotional climax (顶点). The Chinese Ambassador to Canada Wang Di attended the event along ____43____ the former Canadian Senator Hu Zixiu and around 700 guests and local residents to enjoy the performance. The concert created ____44____ warm atmosphere, and drew enthusiastic responses, with prolonged applause throughout the evening. Many attendees said the performance deepened ____45____(they) understanding of Chinese culture through the music. 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 46. 假定你是新洲中学学生会主席李华，你校将举办“用英语讲好中国故事”的演讲比赛。请给外教David写邮件，邀请他来做评委。内容包括： 1.演讲相关信息(时间、地点等)； 2.询问对方的意向。 注意：1.词数约为80左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 (满分25分) 47. 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 a cold, rainy afternoon. I waited at the bus stop, holding my school bag tightly. The rain beat hard against the umbrella in my hand. I had stayed late for the group project and missed my usual bus. A strong wind suddenly blew. My umbrella turned inside out. Rain poured over me at once. My books and uniform got wet quickly. I felt upset and helpless. There were few people around. Most drivers passed by without stopping. Just as I was about to walk home in the heavy rain, a car slowed down beside me. The window rolled down. It was Mrs. Smith, my new neighbour. She smiled and asked where I lived. I told her my address. She invited me to get into her car. I hesitated. I hardly knew her. But the rain was getting worse. I thanked her and climbed into the warm car. She gave me a clean towel (毛巾) to dry my hair. On the way, we talked about school. She told me she once got stuck in the rain years ago, and a stranger helped her out. Soon we arrived at my building. I wanted to pay her some money for the ride, but she refused. “Pass on the kindness when you can,” she said softly. I nodded and got out of the car, watching her drive away. 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。 Paragraph 1: Standing at the door, I held the wet towel in my hand. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Months later, I met a little girl caught in the rain. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2026-2027学年度高二英语第一学期月考考试卷 (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. What does the man plan to do this Saturday? A. Join a club. B. Go cycling. C. Travel alone. 2. When will the staff meeting end? A. At9:30 a.m. B. At 10:30a.m. C. At 11:00a.m. 3. Why does Allan call the woman? A. To offer a ride. B. To fix her car. C. To recommend a garage. 4. What affects the man’s phone bill? A. His family’s Internet use. B. The taxes and extra fees. C. His calls and texts. 5. What are the two speakers mainly talking about? A. The key to growing flowers. B. Items that can be reused. C. Advice on choosing cat food. 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 probably take place? A. At Joyce’s house. B. At a gift shop. C. At a restaurant. 7. What do we know about Joyce’s sister? A. She has brown eyes. B. She is wearing a sweater. C. She has short black hair. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8. Why does the man need to pay a fee? A. He damaged the book. B. He returned the book late. C. He kept the book for a week. 9. How much will the man pay finally? A. $7. B. $10. C. $14. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 10. What does the man think of the rent? A. Low. B. Fair. C. High. 11. When will the house be available? A. On the 20th. B. On the 21st. C. On the 23rd. 12. What will the man do on the 21st? A. View the house. B. Attend a meeting. C. Look for cleaners. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 13. What first made Richard interested in filmmaking? A. Watching independent movies. B. Documenting life with a camera. C. Working in a local video store. 14. What did Richard learn from the unclassifiable films? A. The techniques of filmmaking. B. The effects of films on people. C. The rules of the film industry. 15. What is Richard’s main reason for not making art films? A. He is poor at making them. B. He thinks they are all predictable. C. He dislikes the way they are presented. 16. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Director and actress. B. Star and fan. C. Hostess and guest. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17. What is one of the requirements a story has to meet? A. It must be submitted by July 20th. B. It must be no more than 800 words. C. It must be set in a city in the summer. 18. What kind of story does the competition demand? A. A comedy. B. Science fiction. C. A thriller. 19. What do we know about Carol Simmons? A. She works for a magazine. B. She has won an award for her novel. C. She wrote a book named Creative Writing. 20. What will be the prize for the winner? A. Books. B. CDs. C. A computer. 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 【1~3题答案】 【答案】1. A 2. A 3. B B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. C 5. D 6. B 7. A C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. C 9. D 10. A 11. A D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. A 13. B 14. C 15. B 第二节 (共5节；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。 【16~20题答案】 【答案】16. G 17. C 18. B 19. E 20. D 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。 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. B 22. B 23. A 24. C 25. A 26. C 27. B 28. B 29. A 30. D 31. B 32. C 33. A 34. D 35. C 第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) 【36~45题答案】 【答案】36. was held 37. to create 38. followed 39. showing 40. cooperation 41. surprisingly 42. which 43. with 44. a 45. their 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 【46题答案】 【答案】Dear David, I’m Li Hua, chairman of the Student Union. Delighted and privileged, I’m writing to invite you to be a judge at our English speech contest, telling China’s Stories Well in English. Aimed at spreading glorious Chinese history and cultivating national confidence, the contest is due to take place in our school auditorium on Dec.15th. It starts at 9: 30 a. m. and will last about 2 hours. Nine contestants will compete in the final, each delivering two speeches, a prepared one and an impromptu one based on a topic chosen by the English teachers. It would be our greatest honor if you could accept our invitation and get your time spared. If you have any more questions, feel free to call me. Looking forward to your prompt reply. Yours, Li Hua 第二节 (满分25分) 【47题答案】 【答案】 Paragraph 1: Standing at the door, I held the wet towel in my hand. What Mrs. Smith told me kept ringing in my mind. Though we barely knew each other, she kindly stopped to pick me up on that cold and rainy day and helped me out of trouble without asking for anything in return. A surge of warmth instantly filled my heart and drove away all my previous upset. I hung the towel to dry carefully and stepped into the house, making up my mind to pass on the kindness to strangers in need whenever I got a chance. Paragraph 2: Months later, I met a little girl caught in the rain. She stood helplessly at the street corner, holding her schoolbag tightly and trembling with cold as the rain soaked her clothes. I immediately walked up to her and shared my umbrella with her. I accompanied her all the way to her apartment building safely. Before saying goodbye, I told her to remember to pass on the kindness when she could. Seeing her bright and grateful smile, I deeply realized that kindness is a warm cycle that can always light up people’s lives. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $