山西长治学院附属太行中学校2026-2027学年高一上学期第二次月考英语试题

第一节听下面五段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。听下面的录音，回答第一小题。They are shouting and dancing excitedly all day long. Isn't IT . terrible. I can't concentrate on my studies. Yes, they make too much noise. I even failed to fall into sleep. They are shouting and dancing excitedly all day long. Isn't IT . terrible. I can't concentrate on my studies. Yes, they make too much noise. I even failed to fall into sleep. 听下面的录音，回答第二小题。I've decided what I want for my birthday. A bike IT only costs around two hundred dollars. I was pricing them online, and I saw one for two hundred fifty dollars. No, the one I want is one hundred and eighty nine dollars here. I've decided what I want for my birthday. A bike IT only costs around two hundred dollars. I was pricing them online, and I saw one for two hundred fifty dollars. No, the one I want is one hundred and eighty nine dollars here. 听下面的录音，回答第三小题。Have you finished the homework? I could have finished IT yesterday, but I wanted to add some interesting things I found online. I'll finish IT tonight. I've done my research too, so I won't take me long to finish. Have you finished the homework? I could have finished IT yesterday, but I wanted to add some interesting things I found online. I'll finish IT tonight. I've done my research too, so I won't take me long to finish. 听下面的录音，回答第四小题。Has anyone left something for me? Yes, we do have a large envelope for you at the front desk. Do you want me to send IT up . to your room? That's okay. I'll come down for IT. thanks. Has anyone left something for me? Yes, we do have a large envelope for you at the front desk. Do you want me to send IT . up to your room? That's okay. I'll come down for IT. thanks. 听下面的录音，回答第五小题。Do you know Harry hudi, an admired magician all over? Fuller, a filmmaker, is making a movie about him. Yes, he is world famous. He continued practicing a scape bags until his death. Do you know Harry hudi, an admired magician all over fuller, a filmmaker, is making a movie about him? Yes, he is world famous. He continued practicing a skate's acs until his death. 第一节到此结束，第二节听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟，听完后，每一小题都有5秒钟的作答时间，每段录音播放两遍。听下面的录音，回答第六和第七小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。I'm thinking about renting a new apartment, and i'm going to look at one this afternoon. Do you want to come along? What's wrong with your place is so big and the rents not high at all? It's just not very close to work. I'm planning on going over there around two thirty. You can come with . me if you lie. Okay, i'll come by your office after lunch, and we can drive there in my car. I'm thinking about renting a new apartment, and i'm going to look at one this afternoon. Do you want to come along? What's wrong with your place is so big and the rents not high at all? It's just not very close to work. I'm planning on going over there around two thirty. You can come with . me if you lie, okay, i'll come by your office after lunch, and we can drive there in my car. 听下面的录音，回答第八和第九小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Do you fancy watching that new action film this saturday evening? Maggie? You know, i'm not into those kinds of films. Look, anyhow, I was thinking of going for another hike on saturday. Would you like . to join me? Why not? Where are you planning to go? Nowhere too difficult for a beginner like me. I hope. Well, there is a beautiful hiking path that's suitable for beginners on a mountain. Sounds good to me. Any suggestions on what I should bring? Don't worry, i'll send you an email with details of what you should wear and bring with you. Do you fancy watching that new action film this saturday evening? Maggie, you know, i'm not into those kinds of films. Look, anyhow, I was thinking of going for another hike on saturday. Would you like . to join me? Why not? Where are you planning to go? Nowhere too difficult for a beginner like me. I hope. Well, there is a beautiful hiking path that's suitable for beginners on a mountain. Sounds good to me. Any suggestions on what I should bring? Don't worry, i'll send you an email with details of what you should wear and bring with you. 听下面的录音，回答第十至第十二小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Who is your latest friend? Oh. my newest friend is Linda, who is a wonderful woman that I met at the theater. Standing in line for the ladies room. We were waiting there, and we started to talk while watching the adventure movie. We both loved IT, and we went out for coffee after the movie. We have gone out for dinner several times. We are planning to take a camping trip this summer together. What do you have in common? We have a lot in common. We both like travelling and playing sports, and we have similar tastes in movies and plays. SHE doesn't like cooking me neither. Who is your latest friend? Oh. my newest friend is Linda, who is a wonderful woman that I met at the theater, standing in line for the ladies room. We were waiting there, and we started to talk while watching the adventure movie. We both loved IT, and we went out for coffee after the movie. We have gone out for dinner several times. We are planning to take a camping trip this summer together. What do you have in common? We have a lot in common. We both like travelling and playing sports, and we have similar tastes in movies and plays. SHE doesn't like cooking me neither. 听下面的录音，回答第十三至第十六小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Hello, i'm collecting opinions on the festival. Would you mind if I take up a little of your time? Of course not. Is this your first time at the festival here . in cambridge? No, I come here every year. Why do you like IT? Well, it's an interesting event to come to. It's great for kids and adults. I enjoy learning about all the new ideas people have on important topics. We don't usually have time for that in daily life, but this festival offers that chance. So what kinds of things do you learn? Do you concentrate on learning just . one thing? No, I go to several events. For example, today I went to lecture about english literature. Yesterday I played games to find out about gravity. IT was a science activity. And tomorrow i'm going to a lecture on the global economy. Thank you for your time. Hello, i'm collecting opinions on the festival. Would you mind if I take up a little of your time? Of course not. Is this your first time at the festival here . in cambridge? No, I come here every year. Why do you like IT? Well, it's an interesting event to come to. It's great for kids and adults. I enjoy learning about all the new ideas people have on important topics. We don't usually have time for that in daily life, but this festival offers that chance. So what kinds of things do you learn? Do you concentrate on learning just one thing? No, I go to several events. For example, today I went to a lecture about english literature. Yesterday I played games to find out about gravity. IT was a science activity. And tomorrow i'm going to lecture on the global economy. Thank you for your time. 听下面的录音，回答第十七至第二十小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Hi everyone. I'm daring bigs a travel blogger from the U. S. A. I, D. Love to share my story with you. So how did I decide to become a travel bloggers? I wanted a job that would give me something to look forward to every day. And I realized I was spending less and less time doing the things I truly enjoyed, like riding and traveling. So becoming a blogger and writing about my travels made complete sense. Then how did I pick where to go first? Well, unlike my usual pigs like paris or london, I chose high non in china as my first place to go. And IT was amazing. Now you might be wondering how I support myself. Some bloggers focus on hiking, which requires proper clothing, and get paid for recommending clothes in their posts. I thought about teaching english, but I didn't have much time. Luckily, I landed a deal with a company that was interested in the pictures I took on my travels. During the journey, I have met people living in tough conditions who never give up, and IT shown me the importance of keeping up through my blog. I hope i've opened people's eyes to the beauty of our world. Hi everyone. I'm daring bigs a travel bloggers from the U. S. A. I, D. Love to share my story with you. So how did I decide to become a travel blogger? I wanted a job that would give me something to look forward to every day. And I realized I was spending less and less time doing the things I truly enjoyed, like riding and traveling. So becoming a blogger and writing about my travels made complete sense. Then how did I pick where to go first? Well, unlike my usual pigs like paris or london, I chose high non in china as my first place to go. And IT was amazing. Now you might be wondering how I support myself. Some bloggers focus on hiking, which requires proper clothing, and get paid for recommending clothes in their posts. I thought about teaching english, but I didn't have much time. Luckily, I landed a deal with a company that was interested in the pictures I took on my during the journey. I have met people living in tough conditions who never give up and is shown me the importance of keeping up through my blogs. I hope i've opened people's eyes to the beauty of our world. 太行中学2026-2027学年第一学期第二次月考 高一英语试题 命题：刘李红　　　审题：苗红霞 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段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. What problem does the woman have? A. She has sleep disorders. B. She can't focus on her studies. C. The noise kept her awake. 2. How much might the speakers pay for a bike? A. $189. B. $200. C. $250. 3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Mother and son. B. Teacher and student. C. Classmates. 4. Where does the conversation take place? A. At an airport. B. At a post office. C. At a hotel. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. A magician. B. A film-maker. C. A movie star. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. What will the woman do in the afternoon? A. Move house. B. View an apartment. C. Go to the man's office. 7. What does the woman say about her present place? A. It's expensive. B. It's not big enough. C. It's far from her office. 听第7段录音，回答第8、9题。 8. What do we know about Luke? A. He had little experience of hiking. B. He recommends a hiking path. C. He'll watch a film this Saturday. 9. What will Maggie email Luke about? A. The way to the mountain. B. The preparation for the hike. C. The detailed plan for Saturday. 听第8段录音，回答第10至12题。 10. When did the woman meet Linda? A. Before the movie. B. During the movie. C. After the movie. 11. What will the woman and Linda do together? A. Have some coffee. B. Eat out. C. Make a journey. 12. What do the woman and Linda both hate doing? A. Travelling. B. Cooking. C. Playing sports. 听第9段录音，回答第13至16题。 13. What is the man doing? A. Learning about an event. B. Carrying out a survey. C. Hosting a festival activity. 14. What does the woman think of the festival? A. It is more suitable for adults. B. It reflects everyday life. C. It is attractive. 15. How does the woman benefit from the festival? A. By experiencing new things. B. By improving her concentration. C. By meeting people with shared interests. 16. What did the woman learn yesterday? A. Literature. B. Science. C. Economy. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. Why did Darren decide to become a travel blogger? A. To get an exciting job. B. To find out his hobby. C. To make more money. 18. Where did Darren go on his first blogger trip? A. Paris. B. London. C. Hainan. 19. How does Darren mainly support himself as a blogger? A. By teaching English. B. By selling his travel photos. C. By recommending clothes in his blog posts. 20. What has Darren learned from his travels? A. Keeping positive. B. Getting used to different conditions. C. Opening his eyes to the outside world. 第二部分　阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Campus Through Your Eyes! With the 70th anniversary of our school approaching, the Student Union is holding a photography competition open to all students. With the theme of “Beautiful Moments on Campus”, it aims to inspire us to discover and record the hidden beauty of our campus, from the quiet garden in the morning to the lively playground after class. All entries must follow the strict rules below to guarantee fair judging, with extra details on awards and submission for your reference. General Rules ·All photos must be original and taken on campus (including playgrounds, gardens, and school events). ·No edited photos (except basic cropping and brightness adjustment) are allowed. ·Each student can submit up to 3 photos. ·Winners will be announced on the school website and awarded prizes. Submission Details ·Please send your photos to photocomp@school.edu with the subject line: PhotoComp+YourName+Class. ·File name: YourName Photo1 (2/3).jpg. ·Photo size: at least 2 MB, no more than 10 MB. ·Deadline: All entries must be received by May 20, 2026 (11:59 PM). Late submissions will not be accepted. Award Setting There is 1 First Prize, 3 Second Prizes, 5 Third Prizes and 10 Honorable Mentions. Winners will get photo albums, printing cards and custom campus souvenirs. All winning works will be displayed on the school notice board and in the campus photo exhibition for one month. Entries will be judged based on the following criteria: Evaluation Criteria Weight Theme Relevance 28% Artistic Expression 35% Originality & Creativity 25% Technical Quality 12% 21. What is the purpose of the text? A. To inspire students to explore nature. B. To inform students of a campus activity. C. To instruct students on photography skills. D. To encourage students to beautify the school. 22. Which of the following photos meets the competition requirements? A. A photo of the school marathon with a size of 11 MB. B. A photo of the reading corner with brightness adjusted. C. A photo of the quiet school garden taken by an art teacher. D. A photo of the playgrounds downloaded from the school website. 23. What can we learn about the Award Setting? A. Winning entries will be shown online. B. Awards fall into three categories. C. Souvenirs will be given to participants. D. Artistic expression outweighs creativity. B When 15-year-old Alex was in middle school, he saw his best friend, Lily, struggling with a rather serious learning disability（障碍）. Lily had great trouble in reading and understanding difficult texts, which affected her studies and made her lose self-confidence. Determined to support her, Alex decided to find a solution. One day, while carelessly reading Reader's Digest, Alex chanced upon an article about the shocking power of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. Deeply encouraged by the article, he made up his mind to create an AI-based learning tool that could really help students like Lily. Alex spent months learning programming languages and algorithms（算法）. He faced many tough challenges along the way, such as checking and reorganizing codes（代码）, which means programming instructions, and searching for related data, which means information having something to do with developing such an app. However, he never thought of giving up. Finally, he developed an app called “ReadEase”, which uses AI to study texts and provide simplified explanations and clear audio-readings. It can also track the user's progress and offer personalized learning plans. When Alex introduced “ReadEase” to Lily, she was doubtful at first. “But to my surprise, after using it for a few weeks, I noticed a great improvement in my reading skills. I can finally understand what I'm reading,” Lily said excitedly. The success of “ReadEase” didn't stop there. Alex shared his invention with his school's teachers, who were deeply impressed by its huge ability. They started using the app in their classes to help students with learning difficulties. Now, Alex is working on improving “ReadEase” and hopes to make it available to more students around the world. “I want to use technology to make a positive effect on people's lives,” he said. 24. Why did Alex decide to create “ReadEase”? A. To win a science competition. B. To help his close friend. C. To finish a school project. D. To show his knowledge about AI. 25. What challenge did Alex meet while creating the app? A. Being short of time and money. B. Finding similar examples to follow. C. Coding programming instructions properly. D. Finding out suitable programming languages. 26. What can we infer from Lily's words? A. She is not used to the app. B. She still has difficulty reading. C. The app is of great help to her. D. The app doesn't work well. 27. Which of the following best describes Alex according to the text? A. Creative and determined. B. Outgoing and careless. C. Humorous and honest. D. Calm and responsible. C The eight-hour sleep rule has been widely accepted as a golden standard for healthy sleep since 1917. It originated from a social slogan advocating equal time for work, entertainment and rest, rather than strict scientific experiments. Modern research has overturned this long-held public belief. It is universally acknowledged that insufficient sleep damages physical and mental health. Yet studies confirm that excessive sleep is also harmful, forming a U-shaped relationship between sleep duration and health. Earlier studies in 2015 put forward general sleep ranges for different age groups, but failed to consider individual differences. A groundbreaking study published in Nature updated sleep standards by introducing biological clock data. Based on half a million adult samples, the research found gender differences in ideal sleep length. Women function best with 6.5 to 7.8 hours of sleep per night, while men's ideal range is 6.4 to 7.7 hours. Slight individual differences also exist due to physical conditions. Experts remind the public not to blindly stick to fixed sleep hours. Sleep quality, continuity and regularity matter more than fixed duration. Ironically, anxiety about failing to meet the eight-hour standard itself causes insomnia. Surveys show most people lose sleep over unnecessary worry about sleep length. The true standard of healthy sleep is waking up refreshed and energetic. Instead of mechanically counting hours, people should follow their physical signals and develop personalized sleep habits. 28. Where did the eight-hour sleep standard come from? A. Scientific experiments in 2015. B. Long-term medical observation. C. Biological clock research data. D. A social equality slogan. 29. The underlined word “groundbreaking” in Paragraph 3 means ______. A. traditional B. meaningless C. innovative D. complex 30. What can we infer from Paragraph 4? A. Fixed sleep hours guarantee better sleep quality. B. Worrying about sleep length may cause sleep problems. C. Most people can strictly follow the eight-hour rule. D. Sleep duration is the only standard for healthy sleep. 31. What is the author's purpose of writing the text? A. To introduce the history of sleep research. B. To advocate personalized healthy sleep habits. C. To prove long sleep is better than short sleep. D. To criticize unscientific medical standards. D We all know fresh is best when it comes to food. However, most produce at the store went through weeks of travel and covered hundreds of miles before reaching the table. While farmer's markets are a solid choice to reduce the journey, Babylon Micro-Farm (BMF) shortens it even more. BMF is an indoor garden system. It can be set up for a family. Additionally, it could serve a larger audience such as a hospital, restaurant or school. The innovative design requires little effort to achieve a reliable weekly supply of fresh greens. Specifically, it's a farm that relies on new technology. By connecting through the Cloud, BMF is remotely monitored. Also, there is a convenient app that provides growing data in real time. Because the system is automated, it significantly reduces the amount of water needed to grow plants. Rather than watering rows of soil, the system provides just the right amount to each plant. After harvest, users simply replace the plants with a new pre-seeded pod（容器）to get the next growth cycle started. Moreover, having a system in the same building where it's eaten means zero emissions（排放）from transporting plants from soil to salad. In addition, there's no need for pesticides and other chemicals that pollute traditional farms and the surrounding environment. BMF employees live out sustainability in their everyday lives. About half of them walk or bike to work. Inside the office, they encourage recycling and waste reduction by limiting garbage cans and avoiding single-use plastic. “We are passionate about reducing waste, carbon and chemicals in our environment,” said a BMF employee. 32. What can be learned about BMF from paragraph 1? A. It guarantees the variety of food. B. It requires day-to-day care. C. It cuts the farm-to-table distance. D. It relies on farmer's markets. 33. What information does the convenient app offer? A. Real-time weather changes. B. Current condition of the plants. C. Chemical pollutants in the soil. D. Availability of pre-seeded pods. 34. What can be concluded about BMF employees? A. They have a great passion for sports. B. They are devoted to community service. C. They are fond of sharing daily experiences. D. They have a strong environmental awareness. 35. What does the text mainly talk about? A. BMF's major strengths. B. BMF's general management. C. BMF's global influence. D. BMF's technical standards. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。 Many students hold a fixed mindset about themselves. They believe talents and interests are born unchangeable. Once they fail an exam or struggle with new skills, they quickly decide “I am not good at this”. 36. ______ Developing a growth mindset is the key to lifelong personal progress. 37. ______ People with fixed mindsets fear challenges, because failure will prove they lack natural gifts. On the contrary, those with growth mindsets regard challenges as chances to improve themselves. They never fear temporary setbacks. Small daily changes can build your growth mindset step by step. First, change your inner self-talk. Replace “I can't do it” with “I can't do it yet”. 38. ______ Second, stop avoiding difficult tasks. Pushing yourself out of comfort zones slowly rewires your brain to accept challenges. 39. ______ Every time you make progress, no matter how tiny, write it down. Recording small wins reminds you that your efforts truly work. Gradually, you will no longer be trapped by self-doubt. All in all, mindset shapes your whole growth path. 40. ______ It will help you overcome difficulties and keep moving forward in study and life. A. This slight change gradually shifts your thinking style. B. This negative thinking stops you from making progress. C. What are the main differences between the two mindsets? D. Keeping a progress diary is another practical and useful method. E. You should never compare your progress with classmates. F. Once you form a steady growth mindset, you will benefit greatly. G. Natural talent plays only a small role in personal achievement. 第三部分　语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节　完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 For most, birthdays mean the joy of spending time with family members and friends, having cakes and receiving gifts. However, Ryle Simpler, a teacher at Burleson High School (BHS), hadn't 41 that for more than 10 years. All that 42 on February 11, his 59th birthday, when his students gave him a big 43. Walking into his classroom as usual, Mr. Simpler 44 dead. “I never expected this,” Mr. Simpler said. “The party was 45 planned.” Mr. Simpler said that while chatting with his students one day, he happened to 46 that he hadn't had a birthday party or a cake in over 10 years. “They found out that my birthday was 47,” Mr. Simpler said. “They made a cake and the cake was even 48 with a picture of a cat because I'm always talking about how much I love cats.” Some students 49 his reaction to the party and posted it online. The video became a 50 as millions of people around the world watched it. Mr. Simpler said people from England, Australia and the Netherlands were 51 him to wish him a happy birthday. “The school is 52 to have Mr. Simpler as a teacher,” BHS Principal Wayne Leek said. “Mr. Simpler is a teacher that really 53 his students and their success. His students know that he not only has high 54 for them but is always there to 55 each and every one of them.” 41. A. forgotten B. imagined C. experienced D. noted 42. A. started B. continued C. organized D. changed 43. A. lesson B. surprise C. title D. schedule 44. A. stopped B. quit C. shouted D. cheered 45. A. fluently B. simply C. narrowly D. carefully 46. A. request B. mention C. edit D. recommend 47. A. passing B. missing C. coming D. ending 48. A. topped B. filled C. replaced D. compared 49. A. remembered B. revised C. reported D. filmed 50. A. strategy B. secret C. hit D. memory 51. A. thanking B. messaging C. inviting D. attracting 52. A. lucky B. awkward C. frightened D. likely 53. A. learns from B. depends on C. waits for D. cares about 54. A. opinions B. positions C. expectations D. records 55. A. challenge B. support C. contact D. impress 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Terracotta Army—life-size statues discovered in the tomb of Qin Shi Huang, the First Emperor of China—is a famous 56 (symbol) of Chinese culture, along with the Great Wall and the Forbidden City. You might have seen 57 (they) in museums, books, or even in restaurants. From a distance, the statues may look very similar 58 one another. But when you look closely, you see that each one is different. They have unique faces, hairstyles, clothing. With their carefully tied knots（发髻）and 59 (impress) armor（盔甲）, they appear to be real people from thousands of 60 (year) ago, each with a unique personality. Some early researchers believed the Terracotta Army was statues of the actual soldiers 61 served the First Emperor. These figures were thought to be copies of real soldiers, intended 62 (join) the emperor in the afterlife. The discovery of the Terracotta Army was accidental. In 1974, farmers digging a well 63 (find) several statues, leading to the discovery of four large pits filled with these figures. Three of the pits contained broken pieces of soldiers, while the fourth had horses and chariots. People were 64 (confuse) about such a surprising find, as nothing like it had been recorded in history, fanning great 65 (curious) among archaeologists（考古学家）. 第四部分　写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华，你校交换生 Mike 想加入一个社团，打算从“剪纸社（Paper-cutting Club）”和“中国诗歌社（Chinese Poetry Club）”选择一个参加，特向你寻求建议。请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括： 1．你的建议； 2．说明理由。 注意： 1．写作词数应为80个左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Mike, Yours sincerely, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Studying abroad in Canada, I never thought that the small chopsticks would become a unique barrier in my cross-cultural adaptation. For a Chinese student, using chopsticks to eat is the most natural thing. But here, every time I ate in the cafeteria and skilfully picked up food with chopsticks, the foreign classmates around me always cast curious and slightly confused looks, and from time to time, there were whispers: “How do they do that?” At first, I would smile and briefly explain how to use chopsticks to them. But as the number of times increased, the sense of strangeness brought about by cultural differences gradually made me feel uncomfortable. Even for a moment, I hesitated to switch to a knife and fork to eat in order to fit in. During a group dinner, everyone sat around the restaurant. I habitually reached out for chopsticks. Jack, who was in the same group, saw this and exclaimed excitedly, “Hey, let's see your magic with chopsticks!” As he spoke, he also picked up a pair of chopsticks and clumsily imitated. But before he could pick up anything, the chopsticks slipped from his hand. The other classmates laughed, and my face burned. I lowered my head to eat awkwardly, but my heart was in a mess. I realised that in their eyes, chopsticks were just a novel “performance prop（道具）”, and I, as a “foreigner” using chopsticks, seemed to have become an object of observation. After that, when facing others' strong desire for chopsticks, I lost the initial enthusiasm to share and just casually smiled. I was afraid of this overwhelming attention, afraid that my cultural habits would become an “outsider label” in the eyes of others. I even began to deliberately reduce the number of times I used chopsticks in public, trying to make myself “fit in” with the local dining style. 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。 Paragraph 1: Until one day, the school held an international cultural festival. Paragraph 2: I started to patiently explain how to hold chopsticks and what they represent. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $