高中英语单元测试——Unit 1 Growing Up（适中版02）

高中英语单元测试——Unit 1 Growing Up（适中版02） 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、听力选择题 1．（本题1.5分）What does the woman think about John Grisham’s books? A．Useful. B．Unconvincing. C．Interesting. 【答案】B 【原文】M: I’m reading a book written by John Grisham at the moment. It’s useful and quite good. W: I’ve read a couple of his books. But I thought the plots were weak. I can’t believe why the story goes this way. M: The one I’m reading is interesting so far. 2．（本题1.5分）What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．Reading plan. B．Reading advice. C．Reading preference. 【答案】C 【原文】M: What kind of literature do you like best? W: Actually, I am keen on detective novels. How about you? Romance or science fiction? M: Neither! I always put classics at hand. 3．（本题1.5分）How can Sarah be best described? A．Expressive. B．Helpful. C．Intelligent. 【答案】B 【原文】M: What do you think of Sarah? She’s been such a good friend to me lately. W: I like her. What has she been doing? M: She’s been studying physics with me, which I’m poor at. And she always listens patiently when I need to talk. 4．（本题1.5分） What does the woman think of Joan? A．Talented. B．Hard-working. C．Experienced. 【答案】A 【原文】M: Rita is really good at singing, acting, and dancing. W: Well, that’s because she’s been practicing all her life. But look at Joan, she’s a much better performer because of her natural talent and creativity. 5．（本题1.5分）Where does the conversation most probably take place? A．In a reading room. B．In a publishing house. C．In a bookstore. 【答案】C 【原文】W: What can I do for you, sir? M: Have you got the Harry Potter series? I want a copy for my daughter. W: Sorry, we haven’t got that at the moment. But we could order it for you. Do you know the name of the publisher? （本题3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6．(1.5分)How long did Marco Polo travel? A．For 13 years. B．For 17 years. C．For 24 years. 7．(1.5分)What does the man suggest the woman do at the end? A．Read a storybook about Xuanzang. B．Write an essay about Marco Polo. C．Imagine the life in ancient times. 【答案】6．C 7．A 【原文】M: What are you reading, Lucy? W: The Travels of Marco Polo. We have to read it for class. Marco Polo was a famous traveler from Italy at the end of the 13th century. He spent 24 years on his journey and even went as far as China. Have you heard about him? M: Of course! I love learning about the ancient explorers and travelers. Through them, you can find out what the world was like in those times. But there is an even older traveler that I like more. Do you know about Xuanzang? W: No. Who was he? M: He was a Chinese man from the 7th century. It took him 17 years to go from China to India and back. He wanted to learn about the origin of Buddhism. His journey must have been amazing. If you’d like to read about it, there’s a storybook called Journey to the West. It is a fantasy story about Xuanzang’s experiences. （本题4.5分）听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8．(1.5分)Who is Percy Jackson? A．A reader. B．A fictional character. C．The man’s son. 9．(1.5分)What does the man think of the success of his books? A．It’s unexpected. B．It’s difficult. C．It’s possible. 10．(1.5分)Which is the last book of the series? A．The Lost Hero. B．The Son of Neptune. C．The Blood of Olympus. 【答案】8．B 9．A 10．C 【原文】W: Rick, I really like your Hero of Olympus series. My kids love reading them,too. So who or what inspired you to create Percy Jackson? M: Percy was first inspired by my son. The series started out as a bedtime story for him. Percy is also sort of based on me. He has my sense of humor. W: Did you ever think your books would get so popular? M: No. I was just telling this to my son as a bed-time story, and I had no idea that other kids would like it so much. W: Is The Son of Neptune the last book of the series? M: No.The last one is The Blood of Olympus and it was published on October 7,2014. W: And the series has five books,right? M: Yes. The Lost Hero, the first book, was released on October 12,2010. W: Well, thank you for sharing so much with me. （本题4.5分）听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 11．(1.5分)What kind of book is the woman reading? A．A joke book. B．A puzzle book. C．A detective novel. 12．(1.5分)Where does the woman get help? A．From her father. B．From her math teacher. C．From the answers in the book. 13．(1.5分)What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Classmates. B．Brother and sister. C．Librarian and reader. 【答案】11．B 12．A 13．B 【原文】M: The Moscow Puzzles… Is that a detective novel, Ella? W: It isn’t a story, Damian. It’s a book filled with puzzles, like the title says. M: Are they jokes? I love riddles! I like to think about them until I get the answer without any help. W: Actually, they’re math puzzles. I found it in the library and decided to check it out. M: Isn’t it boring? I only do math problems when I have to. W: It’s very challenging, and the puzzles are often like little stories. I like it when I can solve a problem myself. I never look at the answers in the back. M: What do you do if you can’t figure out the answer on your own? Do you ask your math teacher or friends? W: No, I ask dad. Don’t you remember that he used to give us puzzles to figure out? M: Yes, but I liked playing computer games, instead. （本题6分）听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 14．(1.5分)What are the two speakers talking about? A．A novel. B．The woman’s uncle. C．A film. 15．(1.5分)When did the woman’s uncle begin to war in the country? A．In 1978. B．In 1970. C．In 1973. 16．(1.5分)What is the woman’s uncle like? A．Clever. B．Hardworking. C．Selfish. 17．(1.5分)What is the story about? A．School life. B．Factory life. C．Country life. 【答案】14．A 15．C 16．B 17．C 【原文】W: This is a new novel written by my uncle. Don’t you want to read it? M: Oh, how wonderful it is, isn’t it? W: Yes, it really is. It came out only last month. M: Let me have a look at it. What is the story about? W: Well, it is about country life in the 1970s. And this novel is based on his own experience since the 1970s. M: Did your uncle work in the country in the 1970s? W: Yes, he did. He used to stay in the country for about five years after he left middle school in 1973. M: He must have had a hard life in the country. W: Sure, he did. But fortunately, he had the chance to take the college entrance examination in the late 1970s and was able to go to Beijing University in 1978. M: That’s why your uncle is so hardworking and diligent in his life and work. This story must be very inspiring and interesting. W: If you are interested, I can let you read it first. M: Thank you for your kindness. （本题4.5分）听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18．(1.5分)What influenced the sales of Tome’s works at first? A．The location. B．The skills. C．The price. 19．(1.5分)How did the program help Tome increase her profit? A．By teaching her the course on business. B．By giving her a chance to work. C．By advertising her store to tourists. 20．(1.5分)What does Tome plan to do with her savings? A．Buy more animals for her family. B．Travel abroad to enrich her knowledge. C．Encourage more women to start businesses. 【答案】18．A 19．B 20．C 【原文】    W: For years, Tome, a Maasai woman, spent her days creating jewelry. But despite her skill and dedication, her works brought almost no income. Living in a faraway area meant there were few buyers for her creations. She used to give her jewelry away for free, as she enjoyed making it and didn’t want her skills to go to waste.     Everything changed when Convoy of Hope’s Women’s Empowerment program reached her community. The program gave her an opportunity to go out to work. And she moved to a tourist area near the Maasai Mara National Park, where visitors from around the world come to experience Kenya’s culture and wildlife. In just a few months, Tome went from earning nothing to making a profit each month. Today, she has increased her profits by 400% by selling her works to tourists from other countries. With the profits, she’s purchased four goats and four sheep, giving her family additional sources of food and income. She has also trained nine other women, sharing not only her skills but also her business knowledge.     Tome has also learned the importance of planning her money. Before joining the program, she had never had extra money to save. Now, she sets aside part of her earnings each month. She dreams of using her savings to grow her business and help even more women start their own. 二、阅读理解 （本题7.5分）Books for Your Summer Reading List Book 1: The Old Man and the Sea By Ernest Hemingway This famous book tells the story of an old fisherman’s fight with a giant fish in the sea. It is a powerful tale of courage and never giving up. With simple but beautiful words, Hemingway shows the power of the human spirit. A great choice for anyone who loves stories about nature and personal challenge.Book 2: Charlotte’s Web By E.B．White This well-loved children’s book tells the story of a spider named Charlotte and her friend Wilbur, a pig. When Wilbur learns that he will lose his life, Charlotte thinks of a clever plan to save him. It is a warm story about friendship, kindness, and the cycle of life. Good for readers of all ages.Book 3: Pride and Prejudice By Jane Austen Set in 19th-century England, this novel follows Elizabeth Bennet as she deals with problems of love, family, and social position. It is famous for its clever humor and lively people in the story. The love story between Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy is one of the best-known in English literature. A fine choice for lovers of traditional stories.Book 4: A Brief History of Time By Stephen Hawking In this famous science book, Hawking explains big questions about the universe in easy words. What is time? How did the universe begin? What are black holes? It makes hard ideas simple to understand for everyday readers. A great book for those who want to learn more about science and the universe. 21．(2.5分)Which book tells a story about saving a friend’s life? A．The Old Man and the Sea B．Charlotte’s Web C．Pride and Prejudice D．A Brief History of Time 22．(2.5分)What is special about A Brief History of Time? A．It tells a love story in 19th-century England. B．It explains hard science ideas in simple words. C．It describes a fisherman’s fight with nature. D．It is a children’s story about a spider and a pig. 23．(2.5分)If you enjoy stories about love and social position, which book should you choose? A．The Old Man and the Sea B．Charlotte’s Web C．Pride and Prejudice D．A Brief History of Time 【答案】21．B 22．B 23．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了四本适合夏季阅读的书籍，分别是《老人与海》《夏洛的网》《傲慢与偏见》和《时间简史》，涵盖了自然冒险、友情、爱情与社会以及科学探索等不同主题。 【详解】21．细节理解题。根据Book 2: Charlotte’s Web部分中“When Wilbur learns that he will lose his life, Charlotte thinks of a clever plan to save him. (当威尔伯得知自己将失去生命时，夏洛想出了一个聪明的计划来救他。)”可知，《夏洛的网》讲述的是一个关于拯救朋友生命的故事。 22．细节理解题。根据Book 4: A Brief History of Time部分中“Hawking explains big questions about the universe in easy words... It makes hard ideas simple to understand for everyday readers. (霍金用简单的语言解释了关于宇宙的大问题……它让普通读者也能轻松理解难懂的概念。)”可知，《时间简史》的特别之处在于它用简单的语言解释了艰深的科学概念。 23．细节理解题。根据Book 3: Pride and Prejudice部分中“Set in 19th-century England, this novel follows Elizabeth Bennet as she deals with problems of love, family, and social position. (故事背景在19世纪的英格兰，这部小说讲述了伊丽莎白·班纳特如何应对爱情、家庭和社会地位等问题。)”可知，如果你喜欢关于爱情和社会地位的故事，应该选择《傲慢与偏见》。 （本题10分）In our daily life, many people tend to shy away from difficulties, choosing the comfort of familiarity over the unknown. However, facing challenges can unlock unexpected growth and opportunities. For me, saying “yes” to new challenges has been a key to self-improvement, even when fear tried to hold me back. An example lies in my experience with learning the piano. At the age of 12, I was invited to join a school piano recital (独奏会). I had only played simple pieces and had never performed in front of an audience. My hands trembled at the thought of sitting on that stage, but something inside me whispered, “What if I can?” So I took a deep breath and said “yes”. Practicing was far from easy. The piece I chose had complicated melodies (旋律). There were nights when I wanted to quit, frustrated by my mistakes. But each time I felt like giving up, I reminded myself why I’d said “yes” in the first place: not to be perfect, but to grow. Gradually, the music began to flow. On the day of the recital, though nervous, I played confidently. The applause afterward wasn’t just for the performance — it was for the courage to try. Looking back, I realize that saying “no” would have kept me in a safe but unchanging and inactive place. By facing the challenge, I gained not only piano skills but also the belief that I could overcome fears. This experience taught me that challenges are not obstacles but stepping stones. They push us beyond our limits and show strengths we never knew we had. In a world that often encourages staying within our comfort zones, dare to say “yes” to new adventures. Whether it’s learning a new skill, joining a competition, or helping someone in need, each “yes” is a chance to grow. Remember, growth begins at the end of your comfort zone. 24．(2.5分)Why was the author nervous about the piano recital? A．Her piano teacher was very strict. B．She didn’t like the piece she had to play. C．She had never performed in public before. D．She forgot the music during practice. 25．(2.5分)What did the author remind herself when she wanted to quit? A．She needed to be perfect for the recital. B．She said “yes” to grow, not to be perfect. C．Her family was expecting a great performance. D．The recital was too important to miss. 26．(2.5分)What does the author encourage readers to do? A．Try to learn some new skills. B．Face new challenges bravely. C．Take on difficult tasks. D．Help others in trouble. 27．(2.5分)What is the main idea of the text? A．Facing challenges leads to personal growth. B．Saying “no” to challenges helps us grow. C．People should face difficulties calmly. D．Playing the piano is easy with enough practice. 【答案】24．C 25．B 26．B 27．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作者通过讲述自己克服恐惧参加钢琴独奏会的经历，阐述了面对挑战能带来个人成长这一观点，并鼓励读者勇敢面对新挑战。 【详解】24．细节理解题。根据第二段中“I had only played simple pieces and had never performed in front of an audience. My hands trembled at the thought of sitting on that stage (我只弹过简单的曲子，从未在观众面前表演过。一想到要坐在那个舞台上，我的手就发抖)”可知，作者从未在公众面前表演过，所以想到要在舞台上表演就会紧张。故选C项。 25．细节理解题。根据第三段中“But each time I felt like giving up, I reminded myself why I’d said ‘yes’ in the first place: not to be perfect, but to grow. (但每次我想放弃的时候，我都会提醒自己当初为什么说‘是’：不是为了完美，而是为了成长。)”可知，当作者想放弃时，她提醒自己说“是”是为了成长，而不是为了完美。故选B项。 26．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“In a world that often encourages staying within our comfort zones, dare to say ‘yes’ to new adventures. (在一个经常鼓励我们待在舒适区的世界里，要敢于对新的冒险说‘是’。)”可知，作者鼓励读者勇敢面对新挑战。故选B项。 27．主旨大意题。根据第一段中“However, facing challenges can unlock unexpected growth and opportunities. (然而，面对挑战可以开启意想不到的成长和机会)”、第四段中“This experience taught me that challenges are not obstacles but stepping stones. They push us beyond our limits and show strengths we never knew we had. (这段经历让我明白，挑战不是障碍，而是垫脚石。它们推动我们超越极限，展现出我们从未意识到的力量。)”以及全文内容可知，文章主要讲述了作者通过参加钢琴独奏会的经历，明白了面对挑战能带来个人成长，所以文章的主旨是面对挑战能带来个人成长。故选A项。 （本题10分）The Whispers of Rock: A Geologist’s Personal and Cultural Thoughts Reviewed by Josh Trapani In the book The Whispers of Rock, geologist Anjana Khatwa writes about the strong ties between native cultures and the Earth’s rocks and landscapes. She believes that today’s society needs to find this connection again. The book includes different native stories linked to important places, from Japan’s mountains to New Zealand’s volcano-shaped lands and the Black Hills in North America. Although the book covers many cultures, its argument is not really new. Sometimes Khatwa’s writing sounds like she is teaching a moral lesson. It creates oversimplified comparison. Native peoples live harmoniously with nature while others only make use of nature. She worries that scientists may not accept views from non-Western cultures, but there is no need to worry. The best parts of the book are Khatwa’s personal stories. She bravely shares both happy and sad moments from her life. Studying rocks helped her see things clearly and find comfort. Her memory of visiting Kenya is especially touching. At that place, she first became interested in geology as a young girl. Khatwa sees human life stories in the changes of rocks. Some rocks go through great heat and pressure to become new and stronger, while other rocks are torn from their original places and left in foreign lands. However, reading this book made me think about my own different interest in geology. I am interested in history rather than human problems. I think the Earth’s history is very long, but human problems are very small. Khatwa’s method feels like teaching at times. But her central idea is very important. It is this: if we connect with the Earth and stay open to various ideas, we can better protect our world and ourselves. 28．(2.5分)How does Josh introduce the book’s content in paragraph one? A．By listing Khatwa’s academic achievements. B．By quoting positive reviews from readers. C．By stating its theme and giving examples. D．By comparing it with other geology books. 29．(2.5分)What is a shortcoming of the book according to the passage? A．Ignoring Western scientific views. B．Covering cultures of few places. C．Failing to include personal stories. D．Lacking creativity in argument. 30．(2.5分)How does Josh’s view of geology differ from Khatwa’s? A．He thinks rocks ignore human life. B．He cares more about Earth’s history. C．He wants geology to save the planet. D．He feels geology is protecting nature. 31．(2.5分)What’s Josh’s attitude toward the book? A．Objective. B．Critical. C．Unclear. D．Approving. 【答案】28．C 29．D 30．B 31．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了Josh Trapani对《The Whispers of Rock》一书的书评。 【详解】28．细节理解题。根据第一段中“In the book The Whispers of Rock, geologist Anjana Khatwa writes about the strong ties between native cultures and the Earth’s rocks and landscapes. (在《The Whispers of Rock》一书中，地质学家安贾娜·卡特瓦(Anjana Khatwa)描述了本土文化与地球岩石和景观之间的紧密联系)”以及“The book includes different native stories linked to important places, from Japan’s mountains to New Zealand’s volcano-shaped lands and the Black Hills in North America. (这本书包含了与重要地点相关的不同本土故事，从日本的山脉到新西兰的火山地貌，再到北美的黑山)”可知，Josh通过陈述这本书的主题，即本土文化与地球岩石和景观之间的紧密联系，并举例日本的山脉、新西兰的火山地貌和北美的黑山等重要地点相关的本土故事来介绍书的内容。故选C项。 29．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Although the book covers many cultures, its argument is not really new. (虽然这本书涵盖了许多文化，但它的论点并不新鲜)”可知，这本书的缺点是论点并不新鲜，缺乏创新性。故选D项。 30．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Khatwa sees human life stories in the changes of rocks. (Khatwa从岩石的变化中看到了人类生活的故事)”和“However, reading this book made me think about my own different interest in geology. I am interested in history rather than human problems. I think the Earth’s history is very long, but human problems are very small.(然而，读这本书让我想到了我自己对地质学的不同兴趣。我对历史感兴趣，而不是人类的问题。我认为地球的历史很长，但人类的问题很小)”可知，作者Josh对地质学的兴趣在于地球的历史，而不是人类的问题，这与Khatwa的观点不同。故选B项。 31．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Khatwa’s method feels like teaching at times. But her central idea is very important. It is this: if we connect with the Earth and stay open to various ideas, we can better protect our world and ourselves. (Khatwa的方法有时给人的感觉像是在进行教导。但她的核心观点却非常重要。那就是：如果我们与大地建立联系，并保持对各种想法的开放态度，我们就能更好地保护我们的世界以及自己)”以及全文对书的内容、优缺点以及作者观点与书中观点差异的客观描述可知，Josh对这本书的态度是客观的。故选A项。 （本题10分）When I first came across All the Water in the World by Eiren Caffall, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. A doomsday-after story centered around a young girl’s survival journey? Interesting! But what really drew me in was the description of the destruction caused by climate change and the moving exploration of human courage. Little did I know, it would transform my understanding of both hope and loss. Caffall’s writing is nothing short of amazing. Her vivid description brought to life the terrifying beauty of a world now more watery than land. Through Nonie’s eyes, the strangeness of floating through a drowned city is both amazing and frightening. The pictures of empty buildings under dark water painted a dream-like scene that stayed in my mind long after I set the book down. The characters are rich and caring, each showing a fierce love for one another that adds warmth to the dangerous journey they start. Nonie’s early wisdom and her relationship with water indicate the connection people can have with nature, even when faced with its destructive side. It’s a narrative that speaks deeply, especially in today’s world. Reflecting on my reading experience, I can confidently say that All the Water in the World is a narrative that stays with you — filled with beauty and terror, hope and despair. Readers who enjoy stories similar to Station Eleven or The Light Pirate will undoubtedly find themselves attracted by Caffall’s delicate yet powerful storytelling. In conclusion, if you’re searching for a meaningful yet exciting book that explores survival and humanity’s fragile relationship with the environment, this book calls out to you. It’s a “don’t miss” doomsday-after story that will inspire long after you reach the final page. 32．(2.5分)What is Paragraph 2 mainly about? A．The author’s writing style. B．The development of the plot. C．The background of the story. D．The struggles of the character. 33．(2.5分)What can be inferred about the characters’ journey in Paragraph 3? A．It is quite adventurous but also warm. B．It goes smoothly due to Nonie’s wisdom. C．It improves characters’ ability to deal with flood. D．It promotes the relation between human and nature. 34．(2.5分)Why does the author mention Station Eleven and The Light Pirate? A．To compare the differences. B．To attract potential readers. C．To question their popularity. D．To criticize their disadvantages. 35．(2.5分)What is the author’s attitude towards the book? A．Unclear. B．Doubtful. C．Objective. D．Supportive. 【答案】32．A 33．A 34．B 35．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了Eiren Caffall所著的《世界上所有的水》一书，包括其写作风格、故事情节、人物特点以及作者对这本书的评价和推荐。 32．主旨大意题。根据第二段“Caffall’s writing is nothing short of amazing. Her vivid description brought to life the terrifying beauty of a world now more watery than land. Through Nonie’s eyes, the strangeness of floating through a drowned city is both amazing and frightening. The pictures of empty buildings under dark water painted a dream-like scene that stayed in my mind long after I set the book down.(Caffall的写作简直令人惊叹。她生动的描写使一个如今水比陆地还多的世界的恐怖之美栩栩如生。透过Nonie的眼睛，漂浮在被淹没的城市中的陌生感既令人惊奇又令人恐惧。黑暗的水下空荡荡的建筑物的画面描绘了一个梦幻般的场景，在我放下书后很久还留在我的脑海里)”可知，第二段主要描述了Caffall的写作风格，她通过生动的描写使读者仿佛身临其境。故选A项。 33．推理判断题。根据第三段“The characters are rich and caring, each showing a fierce love for one another that adds warmth to the dangerous journey they start.(人物丰富而富有同情心，每个人都表现出对彼此的强烈爱意，这为他们开始的危险旅程增添了温暖)”可知，这些人物在旅程中既经历了冒险，又感受到了彼此之间的温暖和关爱。故选A项。 34．推理判断题。根据第四段“Readers who enjoy stories similar to Station Eleven or The Light Pirate will undoubtedly find themselves attracted by Caffall’s delicate yet powerful storytelling.(喜欢《Station Eleven》或《The Light Pirate》这类故事的读者无疑会被Caffall细腻而有力的叙事所吸引)”可知，作者提到《Station Eleven》和《The Light Pirate》是为了吸引那些喜欢这类故事的潜在读者，让他们知道《世界上所有的水》这本书也会吸引他们。故选B项。 35．推理判断题。根据最后一段“In conclusion, if you’re searching for a meaningful yet exciting book that explores survival and humanity’s fragile relationship with the environment, this book calls out to you. It’s a “don’t miss” doomsday-after story that will inspire long after you reach the final page.(总之，如果你正在寻找一本既有意义又令人兴奋的书，探索生存和人类与环境的脆弱关系，这本书会吸引你。这是一个“不容错过”的末日后的故事，即使你读到最后一页，也会长久地激励着你)”可知，作者对这本书持支持态度，认为这是一本值得一读的好书。故选D项。 （本题12.5分）Don’t Lose Motivation Many of us have a dream that we would love to achieve. Having dreams is fine, but achieving dreams requires determination, single-mindedness, courage, and commitment. 36(2.5分) . Staying motivated can be hard, especially if you think you are being frustrated frequently. How, then, do we get motivated? 37(2.5分) Motivational speakers outline their recipes for success. There are videos, books, documentaries, and online courses available to anyone seeking motivation. Our dreams are usually a bit vague (模糊的). 38(2.5分) . A long-term goal will be the ultimate dream — let’s say, setting up a new business. Short-term and medium-term goals will be the stages on the road to the final goal. 39(2.5分) . Their attitude is going to be optimistic and confident, and you can draw on that yourself. Negative thoughts can soon disappear if you are with people who exude (洋溢) positivity. Often we can learn more from our mistakes than we can from our successes. If we make a mistake, then we have to analyze why. By thinking about the error, working out what went wrong, and seeking another way of doing the task, we are learning. We must not see failures as a bad thing. 40(2.5分) . It is important not to worry about losing motivation. The important thing is to tackle it as soon as you realize your motivation has gone. Think about why your self-motivation has been lost and then get back on the road to success. A．The first step to achieving a dream is to turn it into a series of goals B．Your plan itself is a source of self-motivation C．You can keep yourself motivated by mixing with other motivated people D．Above all, we must feel motivated to fulfill our dreams and remain motivated E．Review your progress regularly to make sure that you are still on course for success F．They enable us to avoid the mistake happening another time G．A whole industry has grown up dedicated to motivating people 【答案】36．D 37．G 38．A 39．C 40．F 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章探讨了如何保持动力以实现梦想。文章强调了实现梦想需要决心、专注、勇气和承诺，并提出了如何获取动力的建议。 【详解】36．根据前文的“Having dreams is fine, but achieving dreams requires determination, single-mindedness, courage, and commitment. (有梦想是好的，但实现梦想需要决心、一心一意、勇气和忠诚。)”可知，此处强调实现梦想需要决心、一心一意、勇气和承诺。D选项“Above all, we must feel motivated to fulfill our dreams and remain motivated(最重要的是，我们必须有动力去实现我们的梦想，并保持动力)”强调了实现梦想在需要决心、一心一意、勇气和承诺的基础上，保持动力的重要性。故选D。 37．根据后文“Motivational speakers outline their recipes for success.(励志演说家概述了他们的成功秘诀。)”可知，如何获得激励可以从励志演说家身上获得答案。G选项“A whole industry has grown up dedicated to motivating people(一个致力于激励人们的行业已经发展起来)”说明一个致力于激励人们的行业即“励志演说家”已经发展起来，能够让人们获得动力，该选项引起下文，符合语境。故选G。 38．根据后文的“A long-term goal will be the ultimate dream—let’s say, setting up a new business. Short-term and medium-term goals will be the stages on the road to the final goal.(长期目标将是终极梦想——比方说，创立一家新公司。短期和中期目标将是通往最终目标的道路上的阶段。)”可知，此处强调实现梦想过程中设定目标的重要性。A选项“The first step to achieving a dream is to turn it into a series of goals(实现梦想的第一步是把它变成一系列的目标)”与下文呼应，强调实现梦想第一步要设定一些列的目标，符合语境。故选A。 39．根据后文“Their attitude is going to be optimistic and confident, and you can draw on that yourself. (他们的态度是乐观和自信的，你可以利用这一点。)”强调他人乐观和自信的态度能够影响到你。C选项“You can keep yourself motivated by mixing with other motivated people(你可以通过与其他有动力的人交往来保持自己的动力)”指出与其他有动力的人交往来保持自己的动力，这些有动力的人的积极态度能够让你乐观和自信，与下文形成呼应。故选C。 40．根据前文“We must not see failures as a bad thing.(我们不能把失败看作一件坏事。)”可知，此处强调实现梦想过程中失败的重要意义。F选项“They enable us to avoid the mistake happening another time(它们使我们能够避免错误再次发生)”中的they指代前文的failures，与前文呼应，指出失败的意义在于能够让我们避免错误再次发生，符合语境。故选F。 三、完形填空 （本题15分）“The early bird catches the worm,” Zhang Yue often says. Every morning before dawn, she walks through a quiet valley in the 41 , past row upon row of rose plants. This is how she 42 her day’s work. Today, Zhang Yue is the chairwoman of Rose Valley Co., Ltd. Never did she imagine that this was something she would 43 doing. Surrounded by roses as she was growing up, she paid them little 44 . It was only after graduating from university overseas and 45 home that she realized the potential 46 in her hometown’s wild roses. Her decision to start a rose business 47 many. Few believed she could turn flowers into 48 . The hardest part was persuading the locals to work for her — something entirely 49 her experience. Then came the 50 point: a major Asian cosmetics company agreed to buy her products and help with distribution. Only then did the 51 begin to believe in her. Now, Zhang grows the best roses in Asia. While embracing the new entrepreneurial spirit, she offers a word of 52 to young dreamers: do not be too ambitious. “ 53 takes more than a good idea,” she says. “It takes planning, skills, and self-awareness. Most of all, you should know your own 54 — and those of the people you work with. For young people with little life experience, that can be a real 55 . ” 41．(1分)A．sunshine B．darkness C．shadow D．spotlight 42．(1分)A．plans B．shows C．starts D．finishes 43．(1分)A．end up B．go on C．turn to D．put off 44．(1分)A．money B．work C．usage D．attention 45．(1分)A．missing B．returning C．leaving D．moving 46．(1分)A．hidden B．found C．made D．lost 47．(1分)A．inspired B．interested C．surprised D．discouraged 48．(1分)A．finance B．expense C．bonus D．fortune 49．(1分)A．within B．across C．beyond D．from 50．(1分)A．focusing B．turning C．ending D．looking 51．(1分)A．buyers B．experts C．users D．villagers 52．(1分)A．courage B．comfort C．caution D．criticism 53．(1分)A．Curiosity B．Talent C．Intention D．Success 54．(1分)A．limits B．majors C．methods D．relatives 55．(1分)A．difference B．challenge C．opportunity D．solution 【答案】 41．B 42．C 43．A 44．D 45．B 46．A 47．C 48．D 49．C 50．B 51．D 52．C 53．D 54．A 55．B 【导语】本文讲述了Zhang Yue返乡创办玫瑰产业的创业历程，并借她的经历给年轻创业者提出务实建议。 【详解】41．考查名词。句意：每天黎明前，她在夜色里穿过幽静的山谷，走过成片玫瑰植株。A. sunshine阳光；B. darkness黑暗；C. shadow阴影；D. spotlight聚光灯。根据该段空前的“before dawn”可知是在黎明之前，所以应是天色昏暗，darkness契合该时间环境。 42．考查动词。句意：这便是她开启一天工作的方式。A. plans规划；B. shows展示；C. starts开启；D. finishes结束。根据上文“Every morning before dawn”可知，凌晨来到玫瑰园是她一天工作的开端。 43．考查动词短语。句意：她从未想过自己最终会从事这份事业。A. end up最终（做成）；B. go on继续；C. turn to转向；D. put off推迟。根据上文“Never did she imagine”，可知事情结果出乎她的预料，end up doing为固定搭配，表示“最终做某事”。 44．考查名词。句意：成长的过程中身边遍布玫瑰，她却很少关注它们。A. money金钱；B. work工作；C. usage使用；D. attention注意。根据下文“It was only after graduating from university overseas and _______ home that she realized the potential _______ in her hometown’s wild roses.”可知，她直到大学毕业才发现家乡玫瑰的价值，所以此处指的是她之前没有关注过这些常见的植物。 45．考查动词。句意：海外大学毕业返乡后，她才发现家乡野生玫瑰的潜在价值。A. missing思念；B. returning返回；C. leaving离开；D. moving搬迁。根据空前的“after graduating from university overseas”可知，此处指她海外求学结束后回到家乡。 46．考查形容词。句意同上。A. hidden隐藏的；B. found已发现的；C. made人造的；D. lost遗失的。过去当地人没有意识到玫瑰的商业价值，这份商机是潜藏未被发掘的，hidden符合语境。 47．考查动词。句意：她开办玫瑰企业的决定令很多人意外。A. inspired鼓舞；B. interested使感兴趣；C. surprised使惊讶；D. discouraged使气馁。根据下文“Few believed she could turn flowers into _______.”可知，几乎没人相信她，她的决定让众人感到惊讶。 48．考查名词。句意：几乎没人相信她能靠鲜花赚取财富。A. finance金融；B. expense开销；C. bonus奖金；D. fortune财富。根据上文的“Her decision to start a rose business”可知，此处指的是她要创业，把鲜花转化为财富。 49．考查介词。句意：最难的是说服本地人为她务工，这件事完全超出了她过往的经验。A. within在……之内；B. across横跨；C. beyond超出；D. from来自。根据空前的“The hardest part was persuading the locals to work for her”可知，说服当地人打工是她之前没有经历过的事，beyond one’s experience为固定搭配，意为“超出某人的经验范围”。 50．考查动名词和固定搭配。句意：随后迎来转折点：一家大型亚洲美妆企业采购产品并协助分销。A. focusing聚焦；B. turning转折；C. ending结束；D. looking观望。根据下文“a major Asian cosmetics company agreed to buy her products and help with distribution.”和前文写创业艰难可知，此处是指她事业发展的转折点，turning point是固定短语，意为“转折点”。 51．考查名词。句意：直到那时村民们才开始信任她。A. buyers买家；B. experts专家；C. users使用者；D. villagers村民。根据该段的第三句“The hardest part was persuading the locals to work for her”可知，创业最大难题就是说服当地村民务工，因此此处是指企业拿到合作之后，村民才开始相信她。 52．考查名词。句意：她在拥抱新的创业精神的同时也给年轻追梦人善意告诫：不要野心过重。A. courage勇气；B. comfort安慰；C. caution告诫；D. criticism批评。根据下文“do not be too ambitious”可知，这是过来人对年轻人的善意劝诫。 53．考查名词。句意：她说：“成功不单单依靠一个好想法。”A. Curiosity好奇心；B. Talent天赋；C. Intention意图；D. Success成功。下文讲到还需要规划、技能与自我认知，全部都是实现成功所需要的条件，整段围绕如何获得成功展开。 54．考查名词。句意：最重要的是认清自己以及合作伙伴的能力局限。A. limits局限；B. majors专业；C. methods方法；D. relatives亲属。根据上文的“do not be too ambitious”可知，她劝诫年轻人不要野心过大，言外之意要认清自身能力短板与边界，limits符合语境。 55． 考查名词。句意：对于生活经验不足的年轻人，这才是真正的挑战。A. difference差异；B. challenge挑战；C. opportunity机遇；D. solution解决办法。根据“For young people with little life experience”可知，缺少生活阅历的年轻人很难看清自身能力边界，所以这是一项挑战。 四、语法填空 （本题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。 I read books about literature and history every evening. Among all these books, Jane Eyre impresses me most, which 56(1.5分) (depict) an image of a brave girl — Jane, who had an extremely terrible childhood from infancy to adolescence. Jane, 57(1.5分) parents both died, was a girl from a humble background, and her childhood memories 58(1.5分) (be) far from pleasant. After suffering abuse at her late uncle’s house, Jane was sent to Lowood School. Her life there was still painful and dark, but she 59(1.5分) (harvest) friendship, knowledge and self-discipline. She also witnessed death and fear, a harsh reality 60(1.5分) made her eager to find a job and stand on her own feet. After a setback, Jane found a third habitat — Thornfield Hall. It was also the first time she really found a safe haven: a quiet and plain classroom. However, the good times did not last long. Because of a sudden 61(1.5分) (fortune), Jane gave up this life and suffered 62(1.5分) (hardship). Yet these experiences forced her 63(1.5分) (grow) into a more independent, strong and   64(1.5分) (persevere) woman. At the end of the story, Jane followed her heart and returned to Edward. Jane once said, “When we 65(1.5分) (beat) for no reason, we should fight back bravely.” This is the very spirit that has allowed this book to endure over time. 【答案】 56．depicts 57．whose 58．were 59．harvested 60．that/which 61．misfortune 62．hardships 63．to grow 64．persevering 65．are beaten 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了《简·爱》的内容及简的成长经历与精神。 【详解】56．考查时态。句意：在所有这些书中，《简·爱》给我留下的印象最深，它描绘了一个勇敢的女孩简的形象，她从婴儿期到青春期都有一个极其糟糕的童年。本空为which引导的定语从句的谓语，描述客观事实，用一般现在时，主语which指代先行词Jane Eyre，谓语动词用第三人称单数形式depicts。故填depicts。 57．考查定语从句。句意：简的父母都去世了，她出身卑微，童年的记忆远非愉快。本空引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是Jane，关系词在从句中作定语，修饰名词parents，用关系代词whose。故填whose。 58．考查时态和主谓一致。句意：简的父母都去世了，她出身卑微，童年的记忆远非愉快。此处描述过去的事情，用一般过去时，主语memories是复数，be动词用were。故填were。 59．考查时态。句意：她在那里的生活仍然痛苦而黑暗，但她收获了友谊、知识和自律。此处描述过去的事情，用一般过去时，谓语用过去式harvested。故填harvested。 60．考查定语从句。句意：她也目睹了死亡和恐惧，这一残酷的现实使她渴望找到一份工作，自立。本空引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是reality，关系词在定语从句中作主语，指物，用关系代词that或which。故填that/which。 61．考查名词。句意：由于突如其来的不幸，简放弃了这种生活，遭受了苦难。本空作Because of的宾语，根据suffered可知，简遭受了苦难，这是不幸，本空用名词misfortune“不幸”，作宾语，由a可知，应用单数形式。故填misfortune。 62．考查名词。句意：由于突如其来的不幸，简放弃了这种生活，遭受了苦难。空处作suffered的宾语，用名词hardship“苦难”，此处表示不止一个苦难，用复数形式。故填hardships。 63．考查非谓语动词。句意：然而，这些经历迫使她成长为一个更独立、坚强和坚韧的女人。force sb. to do sth.为固定短语，意为“迫使某人做某事”，空处需填动词不定式to grow，作宾语补足语。故填to grow。 64．考查形容词。句意：然而，这些经历迫使她成长为一个更独立、坚强和坚韧的女人。修饰名词woman，需用形容词persevering“不屈不挠的；坚韧不拔的”，作定语。故填persevering。 65．考查动词语态和主谓一致。句意：简曾经说过：“当我们无缘无故被打时，我们应该勇敢地反击。”此处陈述客观事实，使用一般现在时，主语we和beat为被动关系，需用一般现在时的被动语态，主语为we，be动词用are。故填are beaten。 五、书面表达 66．（本题15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。 Elliot Edwards had always been a curious boy, full of questions about life. But as he grew older, the voices around him, “Questions don’t help you earn a living”, slowly silenced his wonder. The only shadow heavier than his unspoken curiosity was the distance between him and his younger brother Thomas. Years ago, in the heat of a quarrel, Elliot’s arm swept across the table, accidentally knocking over Thomas’ treasured music box onto the floor. It was a gift from their grandfather to Thomas on his birthday. The delicate steel comb (音梳) was bent and useless. Tiny gears (齿轮) spilled out across the floor. When Elliot clumsily picked it up and opened it, the box only produced broken notes before it fell silent forever. After the fight, Thomas had left, and the brothers had not spoken since. For over ten years, Elliot worked as a library worker, sweeping floors among silent books, his own spirit gathering dust like the shelves he cared for. One rainy Wednesday, he found a well-worn wool scarf folded neatly in the corner while cleaning shelves. It belonged to Mrs. Davies, a retired teacher who visited weekly. When she hurried back, eyes wet, she said softly, “This was my late husband’s last gift. We’d fought, and he gave it to apologize before he passed away. Don’t wait till it’s too late to make amends (弥补), dear.” Elliot watched her hold the scarf tight. For the first time, he thought of the music box at home, and wondered if he could fix his bond with Thomas. Then, behind an old heater, he found it: a wooden music box, silent but still glowing slightly. On the back of the box, carved into the wood were their grandfather’s words: “The sweetest melody plays when hearts sing together.” Memories rushed back — the happy time they spent together, Thomas’s hurt face, the weight of regret he had carried all these years. Rain hit the window. Elliot held the music box tight. Deep down, he knew he needed to find Thomas — he had to fix their bond before it was too late. 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。 The next day, he bought a new comb and started to fix the box. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Elliot stood before Thomas’ house, with the music box in his hands. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 The next day, he bought a new comb and started to fix the box. Without hesitation, he cleared his table, laying out the tiny gears and the spare parts he had kept safely for ten years. He adjusted the delicate steel comb again and again with tweezers, and patiently pieced each tiny gear into the right place. For the whole day, he devoted himself entirely to the old music box, regardless of his trembling fingers and sore muscles. As dusk fell, he gently opened the music box. The familiar tune echoed in the room, warm and healing, sweeping away the heavy gloom that had lingered in Elliot’s heart for more than a decade. Elliot stood before Thomas’ house, with the music box in his hands. Nervous as he was, he gathered his courage and knocked at the door. No sooner had Thomas opened the door than he froze for a second, surprise flashing across his eyes. Taking a deep breath, Elliot lifted the music box and handed over the box gently, his voice shaky with sincerity, “I’m really sorry.” Beaming a warm smile, Thomas hugged his brother tightly for the first time in many years, hot tears in both their eyes. The two hearts, buried under long silence and misunderstanding, finally began to heal with the lingering melody, just as their grandfather’s words had said. 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开。Elliot因一次争执摔坏弟弟Thomas的生日礼物——祖父赠予的木制音乐盒，导致兄弟二人十年失联。后来Elliot做图书管理员时，拾到退休教师Davies夫人的围巾，听闻其与丈夫的往事深受触动，回家找到那枚破损的音乐盒，回忆涌上心头，最终决定找回弟弟，弥补这份亲情。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①由第一段句首内容可知，第一段可以描写Elliot仔细修理音乐盒并成功修复。 ②由第二段句首内容可知，第二段可以描写Elliot带着修理好的音乐盒找到Thomas道歉，兄弟两人重归于好。 2.续写线索：Elliot准备工具 —— 修理音乐盒 —— 音乐盒修复 —— 找到Thomas ——两人和解 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①打开：open/unfold/unlock ②致力于：devote/commit/dedicate ③深呼吸：take a deep breath/inhale deeply/breathe deeply 情绪类： ①紧张的：nervous/strained/anxious ②惊讶：surprise/amazement/astonishment 【点睛】【高分句型1】The familiar tune echoed in the room, warm and healing, sweeping away the heavy gloom that had lingered in Elliot’s heart for more than a decade.(运用了形容词作状语，现在分词作状语和that引导的限制性定语从句) 【高分句型2】No sooner had Thomas opened the door than he froze for a second, surprise flashing across his eyes. (运用了no sooner…than…引导的时间状语从句和独立主格结构) 67．（本题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。 I own a white Ford Focus. I’ve been driving it to work for five years. It looks almost new because I wash and polish it every weekend. But its rear bumper (后保险杠) has a scratch (划痕) that I’ve never bothered to repair. Whenever someone asks about it, I just shake my head and change the subject. Only I know it’s a reminder of a rainy evening I’ll never forget. It was a cold autumn night; I was driving home from work, tired and impatient, eager to get away from the heavy rain. I was speeding along a narrow street, my windshield wipers struggling to keep up with the downpour, when I suddenly felt a violent shake from the back of my car. Someone had rear-ended me! I jumped out, my anger rising fast. Rain poured down, wetting my shirt in seconds. “What were you thinking?! Are you out of your mind?” I shouted, my voice sharp with annoyance. Behind me was an old, beat-up pickup truck, and standing next to it was a young woman, no older than 25, holding a crying baby in her arms. Her face was pale with panic. “I’m so sorry!” she shouted over the rain. “I didn’t see you! My baby is sick — she has a high fever — and I was rushing to the hospital. Please, I’m so sorry about your car!” Her voice trembled with fear and exhaustion. Through the rain, I could see the baby’s red face and hear her weak cries. The woman looked desperately at the dark road ahead, and then back at me, tears mixing with raindrops on her cheeks. “Please,” she begged, “I don’t have insurance, and I can’t afford repairs. But my baby needs a doctor now.” Hearing this, the anger inside me went away, replaced by a deep sense of pity and an urgent need to help. 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。 I told her to get into my car so I could take her to the hospital. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ A week later, I received a phone call from an unknown number. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: I told her to get into my car so I could take her to the hospital. She parked her truck at a roadside spot and climbed in, holding her baby tightly. Within minutes, we reached the emergency room. She rushed inside. I followed and waited in the hallway until a nurse came out and told me the baby’s fever was coming down. Knowing the child was out of danger, I felt totally relieved. Since I did not want to disturb the mother while she cared for her baby, I wrote down my phone number on a piece of paper, handed it to the nurse, and asked her to pass it to the mother when she was free. A week later, I received a phone call from an unknown number. It was the mother. Her voice was warm and full of joy. “My baby is completely fine now,” she said, “I can’t thank you enough for what you did that night.” She paused and then added, “I want to pay for your car repair. I’ve been saving up.” I smiled and told her it wasn’t necessary. “The scratch is quite minor,” I said. “And to be honest, I’ve decided to keep it.” “Why?” she asked. I replied, “Because it reminds me that kindness matters more than a perfect bumper.” She laughed softly and thanked me again before we said goodbye. 【导语】本文以“车后保险杠的划痕”为线索展开，讲述了在一个秋雨夜，“我”因被一名年轻母亲追尾而愤怒，却在得知她是为了高烧的孩子紧急就医后心生怜悯，主动送医救助的故事。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句可知，第一段可描写“我”驾车送母女去医院的经过，包括在急诊室的等待、确认孩子脱离危险后的释然，以及“我”留下联系方式后悄然离开的细节。 ②由第二段首句可知，第二段可描写母亲来电报平安并执意赔偿修车费用，“我”婉拒赔偿并解释保留划痕的原因，以此升华“善良比车漆更重要”的主旨。 2. 续写线索：上车出发——抵达医院——等待确认——留下电话——悄然离开——接到来电——婉拒赔偿——感悟升华 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①抱紧：hold tightly /clutch closely/embrace firmly ②传递：hand...to /pass...to/deliver...to 情绪类 ①宽慰：feel relieved/let out a sigh of relief/feel at ease ②说实话：to be honest/honestly speaking/to tell the truth​ 【点睛】【高分句型1】I followed and waited in the hallway until a nurse came out and told me the baby’s fever was coming down.(运用了until引导的时间状语从句和省略了that的宾语从句) 【高分句型2】Since I did not want to disturb the mother while she cared for her baby, I wrote down my phone number on a piece of paper, handed it to the nurse, and asked her to pass it to the mother when she was free.(运用了since引导的原因状语从句，while引导的时间状语从句和when引导的时间状语从句) 2 / 2 2 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $听力考试正式开始。I'm reading a book written by john garson at the moment. It's useful and quite good. I've read a couple of his books, but I thought the plot were weak. I can't believe why the story goes this way. The one i'm reading is interesting so far. I'm reading a book written by john russia at the moment. It's useful and quite good. I've read a couple of his books, but I thought the plots were weak. I can't believe why the story goes this way. The one i'm reading is interesting so far. Listen to the next question. What kind of literature do you like best? Actually, I am keen on detective novels. How about you? Roman saw science fiction. neither. I always put classics at hand. What kind of literature do you like best? Actually, I am keen on detective novels. How about you? Roman saw science fiction. neither. I always put classics at hand. Listen to the next question. What do you think of Sarah? S, she's been such a good friend . to me lately. I like her. What has he been doing? She's been studying physics with me, with, I am paul at, and he always listens patiently when I need to talk. Listen to the next question. Reader is really good at singing, acting and dancing. Well, that's because she's been practicing on her life. But look at zone. She's a much Better performer because of her natural talent and creativity. Reader is really good at singing, acting and dancing. Well. that's because she's been practicing on her life. But look at zone, she's a much Better performer because of her natural talent and creativity. Listen to the next question. What can I do for you, sir? Have you got the Harry potter series? I want a copy for my daughter. Sorry, we haven't got that at the moment, but we could order IT for you. Do you know the name of the publisher? What can I do for you, sir? Have you got the Harry potter series? I want a copy for my daughter. Sorry, we haven't got that at the moment, but we could order IT for you. Do you know the name of the publisher? Listen to the next question. What are you reading. Lucy? The travels of maro polo. We have to read IT for class. Marco polo was a famous traveler from italy at the end of the thirteen th century. He spent twenty four years on his journey. And Stephen went, as far as china, have you heard about him? Of course, I love learning about the ancient explores and travellers through them. You can find out what the world was like in those times. But there is an even older traveller that I like more. Do you know about su song? No, who was he? He was a . chinese man from the seven century. IT took him seventeen years to go from china to india and back. He wanted to learn about the origin of budi. m. His journey must have been amazing. If you'd like to read about IT, there's a story, but called journey to the west. IT is a fantasy story about chang song's experiences. What are you reading, Lucy? The . travels of maro polo. We have to read IT for class. Marco polo was a famous traveler from italy at the end of the thirteen th century. He spent twenty four years on his journey, and devin went, as far as china, have you heard about him? Of course. I love learning about the ancient explores and travellers through them. You can find out what the world was like in those times. But there is an even older traveller that I like more. Do you know about su song? no. Who was he? He was a . chinese man from the seven century. IT took him seventeen years to go from china to india and back. He wanted to learn about the origin in abud. Sm, his journey must have been amazing. If you'd like to read about IT, there's a story but called journey to the west. IT is a fantasy story about swan songs, experiences. Listen to the next question. Rick, I really like your hero of olympus series. My kids love reading them too. So who or what inspired you to create percy Jackson? Percy was first inspired by my son. The series started out as a bedtime story for him. Pursey is also sort of based on me. He has my sense of humor. Did you ever think your books . would get so popular? No, I was just telling this to my son as a bad time story. And I had no idea that other kids would like IT so much. Is the sun of neptune the last book of the series? No, the last one is the blood of olympus. And IT was published on october seventh twenty fourteen. And the series has five books, right? Yes. the last hero, the first book was released on october twelve, twenty ten. Well, thank you for sharing so much . with me. rick. I really like your hero of olympus series. My kids love reading them too. So who or what inspired you to create percy Jackson? Percy was first inspired by my son. The series started out as a bedtime story for him. Pursey is also sort of based on me. He has my sense of humor. Did you ever think your books would get so popular? No, I was just telling this to my son as a bedtime story. And I had no idea that other kids would like IT so much. Is the sun of neptune the last book of the series? No, the last one is the blood of olympus. And IT was published on october seventh twenty fourteen. And the series has five books, right? Yes. the last hero, the first book was released on october twelve, twenty ten. Well, thank you for sharing so much . with me. Listen to the next question. The moscow puzzles is that a detective novel? Ela IT isn't a story, damian. It's a book filled with puzzles like the title says. are they jokes? I love riddles. I like to think about them until I get the answer without any help. Actually, their math puzzles I founded in the library and decided to check IT . out isn't IT boring. I only do math problems when I have to. It's very chAllenging. And the puzzles are often like little stories. I like IT when I can solve a problem myself. I never look at the answers in the back. What do you do if you can figure out the answer on your own? Do you ask your math teacher or friends? no. I asked. Dad, don't you remember that he used to give us puzzles to figure out? Yes, but I like playing computer games instead. The moscow puzzles is that a detective novel? Ela IT isn't a story, damian. It's a book filled with puzzles like the title says. are they jokes? I love riddles. I like to think about them until I get the answer without any help. Actually, their math puzzles I founded in the library and decided . to check IT out isn't IT boring. I only do math problems when I have to. It's very chAllenging. And the puzzles are often like little stories. I like IT when I can solve a problem myself. I never look at the answers in the back. What do you do if you can't figure out the answer on your own? Do you ask your math teacher or friends? no. I asked dad, don't you remember that he used to give us puzzles to figure out? Yes, but I like playing computer games instead. Listen to the next question. This is a new novel written by my uncle. Don't you want to read IT? Oh, how wonderful. IT is. Isn't IT? Yes, IT really is. IT came out only last month. Let me have a look at IT. What is the story about? Well. IT is about country life in the eighteen seventies, and this novel is based on his own experiences in the ninety seventies. Did your uncle work in the country in the nineteen seven? Yes, he did. He used to stay in the country for about five years after he left middle school in eighteen seventy three. He must have had a hard life in the country. Sure he did, but fortunately he had the chance to take the college entrance examination in the late eighteen seventies and was able to go to beijing university in nineteen nineteen seventy eight. That's why your uncle is so hard working and diligent in his life and work. This story must be very inspiring and interesting. If you are interested, I can let you read the first. Thank you for your kindness. This is a new novel written by my uncle. Don't you want to read IT? Oh, how wonderful IT is. Isn't IT? Yes, IT really is. IT came out only last month. Let me have a look at IT. What is the story about? Well. IT is about country live in the ninety seventies. And this novel is based on his own experiences in the ninety seventies. Did your uncle work in the country in the one thousand nine and seventies? Yes, he did. He used to stay in the country for about five years after he left middle school in one thousand nine seventy three. He must have had a hard life in the country. Sure he did, but fortunately, he had the chance to take the college entrance examination in the late nineteen seventies and was able to go to beijing university in nineteen . seventy eight. That's why you are so hard working and diligent in his life and work. This story must be very inspiring and interesting. If you are interested, I can let you read the first. Thank you for your kindness. Listen to the next question. For years to my, a massage woman spent her days creating jewelry, but despite her skill and dedication, her work brought almost no income. Living in a far away area meant there were few buyers for her creations. SHE used to give her jewelry away for free as SHE enjoyed making IT and didn't want her skills to go to waste. Everything changed when convoy of hopes women's empowerment program reached her community. The program gave her an opportunity to go out to work. And SHE moved to a tourist area near the masi mara national park, where visitors from around the world come to experience kenyan culture and wildlife. In just a few months, Tommy went from earning nothing to making a profit. Each month today, SHE has increased her profits by four hundred percent by selling her works to tourists from other countries with the profits she's purchased for goats and for sheep, giving her family additional sources of food and income. SHE has also trained nine other women, sharing not only her skills but also her business knowledge to may has also learned the importance of planning her money before joining the program. SHE had never had extra money to save now, he said. Aside part of her earnings each month, SHE dreams of using her savings to grow her business and help even more women start their own. For years to my, a masai woman spent her days creating jewelry, but despite her skill and dedication, her works brought almost no income. Living in a far away area meant there were few buyers for her tions. SHE used to give her jewelry away for free, as SHE enjoyed making IT and didn't want her skills to go to waste. Everything changed when convoy of hopes women's empowerment program reached her community. The program gave her an opportunity to go out to work, and he moved to a tourist area near the mass mara national park, where visitors from around the world come to experience kenyan culture and wildlife. In just a few months, Tommy went from earning nothing to making a profit each month. Today, SHE has increased her profits by four hundred percent by selling her works to tourists from other countries with the profits she's purchased for goats and for sheep, giving her family additional sources of food and income. SHE has also trained nine other women, sharing not only her skills, but also so her business knowledge to may has also learned the importance of planning her money before joining the program. SHE had never had extra money to save now, he said, aside part of her earnings each month, SHE dreams of using her savings to grow her business and help even more women start their own. 听力部分到此结束。 高中英语单元测试——Unit 1 Growing Up（适中版02） 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、听力选择题 1．（本题1.5分）What does the woman think about John Grisham’s books? A．Useful. B．Unconvincing. C．Interesting. 2．（本题1.5分）What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．Reading plan. B．Reading advice. C．Reading preference. 3．（本题1.5分）How can Sarah be best described? A．Expressive. B．Helpful. C．Intelligent. 4．（本题1.5分） What does the woman think of Joan? A．Talented. B．Hard-working. C．Experienced. 5．（本题1.5分）Where does the conversation most probably take place? A．In a reading room. B．In a publishing house. C．In a bookstore. （本题3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6．(1.5分)How long did Marco Polo travel? A．For 13 years. B．For 17 years. C．For 24 years. 7．(1.5分)What does the man suggest the woman do at the end? A．Read a storybook about Xuanzang. B．Write an essay about Marco Polo. C．Imagine the life in ancient times. （本题4.5分）听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8．(1.5分)Who is Percy Jackson? A．A reader. B．A fictional character. C．The man’s son. 9．(1.5分)What does the man think of the success of his books? A．It’s unexpected. B．It’s difficult. C．It’s possible. 10．(1.5分)Which is the last book of the series? A．The Lost Hero. B．The Son of Neptune. C．The Blood of Olympus. （本题4.5分）听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 11．(1.5分)What kind of book is the woman reading? A．A joke book. B．A puzzle book. C．A detective novel. 12．(1.5分)Where does the woman get help? A．From her father. B．From her math teacher. C．From the answers in the book. 13．(1.5分)What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Classmates. B．Brother and sister. C．Librarian and reader. （本题6分）听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 14．(1.5分)What are the two speakers talking about? A．A novel. B．The woman’s uncle. C．A film. 15．(1.5分)When did the woman’s uncle begin to war in the country? A．In 1978. B．In 1970. C．In 1973. 16．(1.5分)What is the woman’s uncle like? A．Clever. B．Hardworking. C．Selfish. 17．(1.5分)What is the story about? A．School life. B．Factory life. C．Country life. （本题4.5分）听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18．(1.5分)What influenced the sales of Tome’s works at first? A．The location. B．The skills. C．The price. 19．(1.5分)How did the program help Tome increase her profit? A．By teaching her the course on business. B．By giving her a chance to work. C．By advertising her store to tourists. 20．(1.5分)What does Tome plan to do with her savings? A．Buy more animals for her family. B．Travel abroad to enrich her knowledge. C．Encourage more women to start businesses. 二、阅读理解 （本题7.5分）Books for Your Summer Reading List Book 1: The Old Man and the Sea By Ernest Hemingway This famous book tells the story of an old fisherman’s fight with a giant fish in the sea. It is a powerful tale of courage and never giving up. With simple but beautiful words, Hemingway shows the power of the human spirit. A great choice for anyone who loves stories about nature and personal challenge.Book 2: Charlotte’s Web By E.B．White This well-loved children’s book tells the story of a spider named Charlotte and her friend Wilbur, a pig. When Wilbur learns that he will lose his life, Charlotte thinks of a clever plan to save him. It is a warm story about friendship, kindness, and the cycle of life. Good for readers of all ages.Book 3: Pride and Prejudice By Jane Austen Set in 19th-century England, this novel follows Elizabeth Bennet as she deals with problems of love, family, and social position. It is famous for its clever humor and lively people in the story. The love story between Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy is one of the best-known in English literature. A fine choice for lovers of traditional stories.Book 4: A Brief History of Time By Stephen Hawking In this famous science book, Hawking explains big questions about the universe in easy words. What is time? How did the universe begin? What are black holes? It makes hard ideas simple to understand for everyday readers. A great book for those who want to learn more about science and the universe. 21．(2.5分)Which book tells a story about saving a friend’s life? A．The Old Man and the Sea B．Charlotte’s Web C．Pride and Prejudice D．A Brief History of Time 22．(2.5分)What is special about A Brief History of Time? A．It tells a love story in 19th-century England. B．It explains hard science ideas in simple words. C．It describes a fisherman’s fight with nature. D．It is a children’s story about a spider and a pig. 23．(2.5分)If you enjoy stories about love and social position, which book should you choose? A．The Old Man and the Sea B．Charlotte’s Web C．Pride and Prejudice D．A Brief History of Time （本题10分）In our daily life, many people tend to shy away from difficulties, choosing the comfort of familiarity over the unknown. However, facing challenges can unlock unexpected growth and opportunities. For me, saying “yes” to new challenges has been a key to self-improvement, even when fear tried to hold me back. An example lies in my experience with learning the piano. At the age of 12, I was invited to join a school piano recital (独奏会). I had only played simple pieces and had never performed in front of an audience. My hands trembled at the thought of sitting on that stage, but something inside me whispered, “What if I can?” So I took a deep breath and said “yes”. Practicing was far from easy. The piece I chose had complicated melodies (旋律). There were nights when I wanted to quit, frustrated by my mistakes. But each time I felt like giving up, I reminded myself why I’d said “yes” in the first place: not to be perfect, but to grow. Gradually, the music began to flow. On the day of the recital, though nervous, I played confidently. The applause afterward wasn’t just for the performance — it was for the courage to try. Looking back, I realize that saying “no” would have kept me in a safe but unchanging and inactive place. By facing the challenge, I gained not only piano skills but also the belief that I could overcome fears. This experience taught me that challenges are not obstacles but stepping stones. They push us beyond our limits and show strengths we never knew we had. In a world that often encourages staying within our comfort zones, dare to say “yes” to new adventures. Whether it’s learning a new skill, joining a competition, or helping someone in need, each “yes” is a chance to grow. Remember, growth begins at the end of your comfort zone. 24．(2.5分)Why was the author nervous about the piano recital? A．Her piano teacher was very strict. B．She didn’t like the piece she had to play. C．She had never performed in public before. D．She forgot the music during practice. 25．(2.5分)What did the author remind herself when she wanted to quit? A．She needed to be perfect for the recital. B．She said “yes” to grow, not to be perfect. C．Her family was expecting a great performance. D．The recital was too important to miss. 26．(2.5分)What does the author encourage readers to do? A．Try to learn some new skills. B．Face new challenges bravely. C．Take on difficult tasks. D．Help others in trouble. 27．(2.5分)What is the main idea of the text? A．Facing challenges leads to personal growth. B．Saying “no” to challenges helps us grow. C．People should face difficulties calmly. D．Playing the piano is easy with enough practice. （本题10分）The Whispers of Rock: A Geologist’s Personal and Cultural Thoughts Reviewed by Josh Trapani In the book The Whispers of Rock, geologist Anjana Khatwa writes about the strong ties between native cultures and the Earth’s rocks and landscapes. She believes that today’s society needs to find this connection again. The book includes different native stories linked to important places, from Japan’s mountains to New Zealand’s volcano-shaped lands and the Black Hills in North America. Although the book covers many cultures, its argument is not really new. Sometimes Khatwa’s writing sounds like she is teaching a moral lesson. It creates oversimplified comparison. Native peoples live harmoniously with nature while others only make use of nature. She worries that scientists may not accept views from non-Western cultures, but there is no need to worry. The best parts of the book are Khatwa’s personal stories. She bravely shares both happy and sad moments from her life. Studying rocks helped her see things clearly and find comfort. Her memory of visiting Kenya is especially touching. At that place, she first became interested in geology as a young girl. Khatwa sees human life stories in the changes of rocks. Some rocks go through great heat and pressure to become new and stronger, while other rocks are torn from their original places and left in foreign lands. However, reading this book made me think about my own different interest in geology. I am interested in history rather than human problems. I think the Earth’s history is very long, but human problems are very small. Khatwa’s method feels like teaching at times. But her central idea is very important. It is this: if we connect with the Earth and stay open to various ideas, we can better protect our world and ourselves. 28．(2.5分)How does Josh introduce the book’s content in paragraph one? A．By listing Khatwa’s academic achievements. B．By quoting positive reviews from readers. C．By stating its theme and giving examples. D．By comparing it with other geology books. 29．(2.5分)What is a shortcoming of the book according to the passage? A．Ignoring Western scientific views. B．Covering cultures of few places. C．Failing to include personal stories. D．Lacking creativity in argument. 30．(2.5分)How does Josh’s view of geology differ from Khatwa’s? A．He thinks rocks ignore human life. B．He cares more about Earth’s history. C．He wants geology to save the planet. D．He feels geology is protecting nature. 31．(2.5分)What’s Josh’s attitude toward the book? A．Objective. B．Critical. C．Unclear. D．Approving. （本题10分）When I first came across All the Water in the World by Eiren Caffall, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. A doomsday-after story centered around a young girl’s survival journey? Interesting! But what really drew me in was the description of the destruction caused by climate change and the moving exploration of human courage. Little did I know, it would transform my understanding of both hope and loss. Caffall’s writing is nothing short of amazing. Her vivid description brought to life the terrifying beauty of a world now more watery than land. Through Nonie’s eyes, the strangeness of floating through a drowned city is both amazing and frightening. The pictures of empty buildings under dark water painted a dream-like scene that stayed in my mind long after I set the book down. The characters are rich and caring, each showing a fierce love for one another that adds warmth to the dangerous journey they start. Nonie’s early wisdom and her relationship with water indicate the connection people can have with nature, even when faced with its destructive side. It’s a narrative that speaks deeply, especially in today’s world. Reflecting on my reading experience, I can confidently say that All the Water in the World is a narrative that stays with you — filled with beauty and terror, hope and despair. Readers who enjoy stories similar to Station Eleven or The Light Pirate will undoubtedly find themselves attracted by Caffall’s delicate yet powerful storytelling. In conclusion, if you’re searching for a meaningful yet exciting book that explores survival and humanity’s fragile relationship with the environment, this book calls out to you. It’s a “don’t miss” doomsday-after story that will inspire long after you reach the final page. 32．(2.5分)What is Paragraph 2 mainly about? A．The author’s writing style. B．The development of the plot. C．The background of the story. D．The struggles of the character. 33．(2.5分)What can be inferred about the characters’ journey in Paragraph 3? A．It is quite adventurous but also warm. B．It goes smoothly due to Nonie’s wisdom. C．It improves characters’ ability to deal with flood. D．It promotes the relation between human and nature. 34．(2.5分)Why does the author mention Station Eleven and The Light Pirate? A．To compare the differences. B．To attract potential readers. C．To question their popularity. D．To criticize their disadvantages. 35．(2.5分)What is the author’s attitude towards the book? A．Unclear. B．Doubtful. C．Objective. D．Supportive. （本题12.5分）Don’t Lose Motivation Many of us have a dream that we would love to achieve. Having dreams is fine, but achieving dreams requires determination, single-mindedness, courage, and commitment. 36(2.5分) . Staying motivated can be hard, especially if you think you are being frustrated frequently. How, then, do we get motivated? 37(2.5分) Motivational speakers outline their recipes for success. There are videos, books, documentaries, and online courses available to anyone seeking motivation. Our dreams are usually a bit vague (模糊的). 38(2.5分) . A long-term goal will be the ultimate dream — let’s say, setting up a new business. Short-term and medium-term goals will be the stages on the road to the final goal. 39(2.5分) . Their attitude is going to be optimistic and confident, and you can draw on that yourself. Negative thoughts can soon disappear if you are with people who exude (洋溢) positivity. Often we can learn more from our mistakes than we can from our successes. If we make a mistake, then we have to analyze why. By thinking about the error, working out what went wrong, and seeking another way of doing the task, we are learning. We must not see failures as a bad thing. 40(2.5分) . It is important not to worry about losing motivation. The important thing is to tackle it as soon as you realize your motivation has gone. Think about why your self-motivation has been lost and then get back on the road to success. A．The first step to achieving a dream is to turn it into a series of goals B．Your plan itself is a source of self-motivation C．You can keep yourself motivated by mixing with other motivated people D．Above all, we must feel motivated to fulfill our dreams and remain motivated E．Review your progress regularly to make sure that you are still on course for success F．They enable us to avoid the mistake happening another time G．A whole industry has grown up dedicated to motivating people 三、完形填空 （本题15分）“The early bird catches the worm,” Zhang Yue often says. Every morning before dawn, she walks through a quiet valley in the 41 , past row upon row of rose plants. This is how she 42 her day’s work. Today, Zhang Yue is the chairwoman of Rose Valley Co., Ltd. Never did she imagine that this was something she would 43 doing. Surrounded by roses as she was growing up, she paid them little 44 . It was only after graduating from university overseas and 45 home that she realized the potential 46 in her hometown’s wild roses. Her decision to start a rose business 47 many. Few believed she could turn flowers into 48 . The hardest part was persuading the locals to work for her — something entirely 49 her experience. Then came the 50 point: a major Asian cosmetics company agreed to buy her products and help with distribution. Only then did the 51 begin to believe in her. Now, Zhang grows the best roses in Asia. While embracing the new entrepreneurial spirit, she offers a word of 52 to young dreamers: do not be too ambitious. “ 53 takes more than a good idea,” she says. “It takes planning, skills, and self-awareness. Most of all, you should know your own 54 — and those of the people you work with. For young people with little life experience, that can be a real 55 . ” 41．(1分)A．sunshine B．darkness C．shadow D．spotlight 42．(1分)A．plans B．shows C．starts D．finishes 43．(1分)A．end up B．go on C．turn to D．put off 44．(1分)A．money B．work C．usage D．attention 45．(1分)A．missing B．returning C．leaving D．moving 46．(1分)A．hidden B．found C．made D．lost 47．(1分)A．inspired B．interested C．surprised D．discouraged 48．(1分)A．finance B．expense C．bonus D．fortune 49．(1分)A．within B．across C．beyond D．from 50．(1分)A．focusing B．turning C．ending D．looking 51．(1分)A．buyers B．experts C．users D．villagers 52．(1分)A．courage B．comfort C．caution D．criticism 53．(1分)A．Curiosity B．Talent C．Intention D．Success 54．(1分)A．limits B．majors C．methods D．relatives 55．(1分)A．difference B．challenge C．opportunity D．solution 四、语法填空 （本题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。 I read books about literature and history every evening. Among all these books, Jane Eyre impresses me most, which 56(1.5分) (depict) an image of a brave girl — Jane, who had an extremely terrible childhood from infancy to adolescence. Jane, 57(1.5分) parents both died, was a girl from a humble background, and her childhood memories 58(1.5分) (be) far from pleasant. After suffering abuse at her late uncle’s house, Jane was sent to Lowood School. Her life there was still painful and dark, but she 59(1.5分) (harvest) friendship, knowledge and self-discipline. She also witnessed death and fear, a harsh reality 60(1.5分) made her eager to find a job and stand on her own feet. After a setback, Jane found a third habitat — Thornfield Hall. It was also the first time she really found a safe haven: a quiet and plain classroom. However, the good times did not last long. Because of a sudden 61(1.5分) (fortune), Jane gave up this life and suffered 62(1.5分) (hardship). Yet these experiences forced her 63(1.5分) (grow) into a more independent, strong and   64(1.5分) (persevere) woman. At the end of the story, Jane followed her heart and returned to Edward. Jane once said, “When we 65(1.5分) (beat) for no reason, we should fight back bravely.” This is the very spirit that has allowed this book to endure over time. 五、书面表达 66．（本题15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。 Elliot Edwards had always been a curious boy, full of questions about life. But as he grew older, the voices around him, “Questions don’t help you earn a living”, slowly silenced his wonder. The only shadow heavier than his unspoken curiosity was the distance between him and his younger brother Thomas. Years ago, in the heat of a quarrel, Elliot’s arm swept across the table, accidentally knocking over Thomas’ treasured music box onto the floor. It was a gift from their grandfather to Thomas on his birthday. The delicate steel comb (音梳) was bent and useless. Tiny gears (齿轮) spilled out across the floor. When Elliot clumsily picked it up and opened it, the box only produced broken notes before it fell silent forever. After the fight, Thomas had left, and the brothers had not spoken since. For over ten years, Elliot worked as a library worker, sweeping floors among silent books, his own spirit gathering dust like the shelves he cared for. One rainy Wednesday, he found a well-worn wool scarf folded neatly in the corner while cleaning shelves. It belonged to Mrs. Davies, a retired teacher who visited weekly. When she hurried back, eyes wet, she said softly, “This was my late husband’s last gift. We’d fought, and he gave it to apologize before he passed away. Don’t wait till it’s too late to make amends (弥补), dear.” Elliot watched her hold the scarf tight. For the first time, he thought of the music box at home, and wondered if he could fix his bond with Thomas. Then, behind an old heater, he found it: a wooden music box, silent but still glowing slightly. On the back of the box, carved into the wood were their grandfather’s words: “The sweetest melody plays when hearts sing together.” Memories rushed back — the happy time they spent together, Thomas’s hurt face, the weight of regret he had carried all these years. Rain hit the window. Elliot held the music box tight. Deep down, he knew he needed to find Thomas — he had to fix their bond before it was too late. 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。 The next day, he bought a new comb and started to fix the box. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Elliot stood before Thomas’ house, with the music box in his hands. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 67．（本题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。 I own a white Ford Focus. I’ve been driving it to work for five years. It looks almost new because I wash and polish it every weekend. But its rear bumper (后保险杠) has a scratch (划痕) that I’ve never bothered to repair. Whenever someone asks about it, I just shake my head and change the subject. Only I know it’s a reminder of a rainy evening I’ll never forget. It was a cold autumn night; I was driving home from work, tired and impatient, eager to get away from the heavy rain. I was speeding along a narrow street, my windshield wipers struggling to keep up with the downpour, when I suddenly felt a violent shake from the back of my car. Someone had rear-ended me! I jumped out, my anger rising fast. Rain poured down, wetting my shirt in seconds. “What were you thinking?! Are you out of your mind?” I shouted, my voice sharp with annoyance. Behind me was an old, beat-up pickup truck, and standing next to it was a young woman, no older than 25, holding a crying baby in her arms. Her face was pale with panic. “I’m so sorry!” she shouted over the rain. “I didn’t see you! My baby is sick — she has a high fever — and I was rushing to the hospital. Please, I’m so sorry about your car!” Her voice trembled with fear and exhaustion. Through the rain, I could see the baby’s red face and hear her weak cries. The woman looked desperately at the dark road ahead, and then back at me, tears mixing with raindrops on her cheeks. “Please,” she begged, “I don’t have insurance, and I can’t afford repairs. But my baby needs a doctor now.” Hearing this, the anger inside me went away, replaced by a deep sense of pity and an urgent need to help. 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。 I told her to get into my car so I could take her to the hospital. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ A week later, I received a phone call from an unknown number. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2 / 2 2 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $