外研版（2019）选择性必修二：Unit4 Breaking boundaries能力单元测试卷（含解析）

外研版（2019）选择性必修二：Unit4 Breaking boundaries 能力单元测试卷
本试卷满分120分,考试时间100分钟。
第一部分 阅读（共两节,满分50分）
（共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A,B,C,D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Need a Job This Summer
The provincial government and its partners offer many programs to help students find summer jobs. The deadlines and what you need to apply depend on the program.
Not a student Go to the government website to learn about programs and online tools available to help people under 30 build skills, find a job or start businesses all year round.
Jobs for Youth
If you are a teenager living in certain parts of the province, you could be eligibie(符合条件)for this program, which provides eight weeks of paid employment along with training.
Who is eligible: Youth 15—18 years old in select communities (社区).
Summer Company
Summer Company provides students with hands-on business training and awards of up to $ 3,000 to start and run their own summer businesses.
Who is eligible: Students aged 15—29, returning to school in the fall.
Stewardship Youth Ranger Program
You could apply to be a Stewardship Youth Ranger and work on local natural resource management projects for eight weeks this summer.
Who is eligible: Students aged 16 or 17 at time of hire, but not turning 18 before December 31 this year.
Summer Employment Opportunities(机会)
Through the Summer Employment Opportunities program, students are hired each year in a variety of summer positions across the Provincial Public Service, its related agencies and community groups.
Who is eligible: Students aged 15 or older. Some positions require students to be 15 to 24 or up to 29 for persons with a disability.
1. What is special about Summer Company
A. It requires no training before employment.
B. It provides awards for running new businesses.
C. It allows one to work in the natural environment.
D. It offers more summer job opportunities.
2. What is the age range required by Stewardship Youth Ranger Program
A. 15—18.
B. 15—24.
C. 15—29.
D. 16—17.
3. Which program favors the disabled
A. Jobs for Youth.
B. Summer Company.
C. Stewardship Youth Ranger Program.
D. Summer Employment Opportunities.
B
I am an active playgoer and play-reader, and perhaps my best reason for editing this book is a hope of sharing my enthusiasm for the theater with others. To do this I have searched through dozens of plays to find the ones that I think best show the power and purpose of the short play.
Each play has a theme or central idea which the playwright (剧作家) hopes to get across through dialogue and action. A few characters are used to create a single impression growing out of the theme. It is not my intention to point out the central theme of each of the plays in this collection, for that would, indeed, ruin the pleasure of reading, discussing, and thinking about the plays and the effectiveness of the playwright. However, a variety of types is represented here. These include comedy, satire, poignant drama, historical and regional drama. To show the versatility (多面性) of the short play, I have included a guidance play, a radio play and a television play.
Among the writers of the plays in this collection, Paul Green, Susan Glaspell, Maxwell Anderson, Thornton Wilder, William Saroyan, and Tennessee Williams have all received Pulitzer Prizes for their contributions to the theater. More information about the playwrights will be found at the end of this book.
To get the most out of reading these plays, try to picture the play on stage, with you, the reader, in the audience. The houselights dim (变暗) The curtains are about to open, and in a few minutes the action and dialogue will tell you the story.
1.What do we know about the author from the first paragraph
A.He has written dozens of plays. B.He has a deep love for the theater.
C.He is a professional stage actor. D.He likes reading short plays to others.
2.What does the author avoid doing in his work
A.Stating the plays, central ideas. B.Selecting works by famous playwrights.
C.Including various types of plays. D.Offering information on the playwrights.
3.What does the author suggest readers do while reading the plays
A.Control their feelings. B.Apply their acting skills.
C.Use their imagination. D.Keep their audience in mind.
4.What is this text
A.A short story. B.An introduction to a book.
C.A play review. D.An advertisement for a theater.
C
As Internet users become more dependent on the Internet to store information, are people remembering less If you know your computer will save information, why store it in your own personal memory, your brain Experts are wondering if the Internet is changing what we remember and how.
In a recent study, Professor Betsy Sparrow conducted some experiments. She and her research team wanted to know how the Internet is changing memory. In the first experiment, they gave people 40 unimportant facts to type into a computer. The first group of people understood that the computer would save the information. The second group understood that the computer would not save it. Later, the second group remembered the information better. People in the first group knew they could find the information again, so they did not try to remember it.
In another experiment, the researchers gave people facts to remember, and told them where to find the information on the computer. The information was in a specific computer folder(文件夹). Surprisingly, people later remembered the folder location(位置) better than the facts. When people use the Internet, they do not remember the information. Rather, they remember how to find it. This is called "transactive memory(交互记忆)".
According to Sparrow, we are not becoming people with poor memories as a result of the Internet. Instead, computer users are developing stronger transactive memories ; that is, people are learning how to organize huge quantities of information so that they are able to access it at a later date. This doesn't mean we are becoming either more or less intelligent, but there is no doubt that the way we use memory is changing.
1.The passage begins with two questions to _______.
A.introduce the main topic B.show the author's attitude
C.describe how to use the Internet D.explain how to store information
2.What can we learn about the first experiment
A.The Sparrow's team typed the information into a computer.
B.The two groups remembered the information equally well.
C.The first group did not try to remember the information.
D.The second group did not understand the information.
3.In transactive memory, people ______.
A.keep the information in mind B.change the quantity of information
C.organize information like a computer D.remember how to find the information
4.What is the effect of the Internet according to Sparrow's research
A.We are using memory differently. B.We are becoming more intelligent.
C.We have poorer memories than before. D.We need a better way to access information.
D
Group exercise is one of the most effective ways to improve physical fitness and sustain(保持)a healthy lifestyle. Group exercise is challenging, yet fun and empowering! Of course everyone knows that exercise is good for the body. However, studies have shown that when exercise is performed in groups, it's not only great for improving physical health but for psychological health. It's an opportunity to be social, release endorphins(内啡肽), and improve your strength. Additionally, group exercise creates a community feel and the shared common goal motivates participants to work hard. The instrumental support of taking on a fitness journey with others proves more effective than going to the gym alone.
Another beneficial aspect of group exercise is the informational support participants receive from the instructor. Many people fear the gym because they feel lost and don't want to embarrass themselves. If you feel you can relate, then group training is an even better option for you. It's a great opportunity to learn more about fitness through the clear instruction and supervision(监管)of a fitness instructor. If you're tired of wandering around the gym wasting time and becoming bored, you can attend an upbeat group fitness class that'll keep your workout on track. Don't let fitness frighten you!
If you're serious about wanting to live a healthy lifestyle, it's extremely important to surround yourself with people who'll provide you with the proper emotional support. I wouldn't scold anyone for deciding to party on weekends and in turn I wouldn't expect anyone to give offence to me for focusing on my health. Surround yourself with people who uplift, encourage and understand you! Make fitness even more fun by trying something new or any group fitness class, with a friend. Plan to go for a jog together. Then try a fun healthy restaurant or fresh juice bar! Fitness can be both fun and social!
Surrounding yourself with people who'll provide you with respect support can be very beneficial while working towards reaching health and fitness goals. First, decide to do it for yourself and work towards staying positive. Then make sure the people you surround yourself with are supportive. Don't let negativity ruin your motivation.
1. The first paragraph focused on _____.
A. the greatest challenge of group exercise
B. the most effective way to improve physical fitness
C. the contribution of group exercise to psychological health
D. the shared common goal in performing exercise in groups
2. The underlined word "upbeat" in the second paragraph probably means "_____".
A. cheerful
B. average
C. serious
D. temporary
3. When it comes to emotional support, the author thinks it necessary _____.
A. to sustain a colourful lifestyle
B. to party on weekends with positive people
C. to try a fun healthy restaurant regularly
D. to surround yourself with supportive people
4. What would be the best title for the passage
A. Seeking Support
B. Supporting Health
C. Improving Your Strength
D. Building Up Fitness
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。
Let's take a minute to think about the water we use. The human body is 60% water and we need to drink lots of water to be healthy. When we are thirsty we just go to the kitchen and fill a glass with dean water.
①__________ For example, farmers, who produce the food we eat, use water to make the plants grow. When we turn on a light or switch on a TV or a computer we use energy and we need water to produce this energy.
The truth is that we are lucky enough to have clean water whenever we want, but this is not the case for many people around the world. ②__________ That's around one in 10 people in the world. If we drink dirty water, we can catch diseases from the bacteria and become ill. Every year over 500,000 children die from diarrhoea (腹泻) from dirty water. That's around 1,400 children every day! Also, in some countries children walk many kilometres every day to get water. ③__________ Therefore, they don't have time to learn how to read or write and don't get an education.
④__________ On this day every year, countries around the world hold events to educate people about the problems of dirty water and that clean water is something that everyone should have around the world. At one school in the UK, children between the ages of 10 and 15 walk 6km with six litres of water. ⑤__________ People give them money to do this and all the money helps get clean water to as many people as possible around the world.
A. We use water indirectly too.
B. Every system in our body depends on water to function.
C. It is to inspire people to learn more about water-related problems.
D. If children walk many hours a day to get water, they can't go to school.
E. Did you know that around 750 million people do not have clean water to drink
F. In 1993 the United Nations decided that March 22nd is the World Day for Water.
G. In this way, they know how it feels to walk a long distance carrying heavy bottles.
第二部分 语言运用（共两节,满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分）
More than I had dreamed of
From the time I was seven, I had a dream of becoming a member of the students' union. I always 1 my school leaders for taking responsibility for all of us. So I dreamed of being a leader.
Years flew by, and soon I was able to participate in the elections, 2 I would win. But the reality struck me that I hadn't had a chance. I wasn't pretty. Girls across the school hardly knew me. I just did not have what it took to win a school election. I was 3 .
As I cried in my room that evening, I 4 took a deep breath and decided I wouldn't stop dreaming. I decided that I would enter for elections again in my final year at school—and I would win.
I recognized that my 5 had a lot of things in their favor. What were the points that would work in my favor I had good grades, and I was friendly and helpful. And my biggest 6 was the faith I had. I would not allow my 7 appearance to hold me back from putting my best foot forward. That evening, I 8 my election plans a whole year in advance.
I realized that girls would have to get to know me and recognize that I had the ability to 9 them. I loved making friends and I liked being helpful, so I decided that perhaps I could use these qualities to work to my advantage. In order to learn how to present a great election 10 , I also attended a course on effective public speaking.
The day after the election, when the principal announced I won the highest number of votes, the students 11 . That joy on the faces of all my friends showed me that my victory was also theirs.
Suddenly, I realized that I had 12 much more than I had dreamed of. I had made many new friends and had helped people 13 the way. I had won the 14 and love of my schoolmates and they knew me as somebody who would stand by them. I was able to put a smile on their faces and 15 their day.
1. A. admired B. remembered C. praised D. believed
2. A. praying B. planning C. calculating D. judging
3. A. concerned B. depressed C. surprised D. confused
4. A. gradually B. immediately C. suddenly D. impatiently
5. A. competitors B. companions C. enemies D. schoolmates
6. A. problem B. strength C. worry D. dream
7. A. young B. personal C. special D. plain
8. A. began B. discussed C. announced D. cancelled
9. A. recommend B. accompany C. represent D. support
10. A. campaign B. speech C. ceremony D. promise
11. A. nodded B. gathered C. cheered D. cried
12. A. accomplished B. accumulated C. devoted D. developed
13. A. by B. to C. in D. along
14. A. appointment B. acceptance C. election D. reputation
15. A. enrich B. bless C. brighten D. expand
第二节 （共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分）
On our way to the house, it was raining ① ____ hard that we couldn't help wondering how long it would take ②____ (get) there. It was in the middle of Pearl City.
We were first greeted with the barking by a pack ③____ dogs, seven to be exact. They were well trained by their masters ④____ had great experience with caring for these animals. Our hosts shared many of their experiences and ⑤____ (recommend) wonderful places to eat, shop, and visit. For breakfast, we were able to eat papaya (木瓜) and other fruits from their trees in the backyard.
When they were free from work, they invited us to local events and let us know of an interesting ⑥____ (compete) to watch, together with the story behind it. They also shared with us many ⑦____ (tradition) stories about Hawaii that were ⑧____ (huge) popular with tourists. On the last day of our week-long stay, we ⑨____ (invite) to attend a private concert on a beautiful farm on the North Shore under the stars, ⑩____ (listen) to musicians and meeting interesting locals.
第三部分 写作（共两节,满分40分）
(满分15分)
假设你是李华,即将作为学生代表在毕业典礼上发言。近年来,随着出国读大学的人数不断增加,越来越多的学生选择高三毕业后出国。你认为本科阶段出国留学是否合适呢 请用英文写一篇演讲稿,内容应包括:
1.出国读大学的益处;
2.出国读大学的弊端;
3.发表自己的看法,并倡导同学们理性看待出国留学。
注意:1.词数不少于80;
2.符合语言规范;
3.开头已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear teachers and students,
Today is an exciting day. I'd like to express my feelings on studying abroad. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
（满分25分）
阅读下列材料, 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。
One day, when I was a freshman in high school, I saw a kid from my class walking home from school. His name was Kyle. It looked like he was carrying all of his books. I thought to myself: Why would anyone bring home all his books on a Friday He must really be a nerd (书呆子).
As I was walking, I saw a bunch of kids running toward him. They ran at him, knocking all his books out of his arms and tripping him up so he landed in the dirt. His glasses went flying, and I saw them land in the grass about ten feet from him. He looked up and I saw the terrible sadness in his eyes. So, I jogged to him and as he crawled around looking for his glasses, I saw a tear in his eye. As I handed him his glasses, he said, "Thanks!" There was a big smile on his face. It was one of those smiles that showed real gratitude. We talked all the way home, and I carried his books. He turned out to be a pretty cool kid. The more I got to know Kyle, the more I liked him.
Over next four years, Kyle and I became best friends. When we were seniors, he had the highest marks in the class and was chosen to give a speech at the graduation ceremony. I teased him all the time about being a nerd. He had to prepare a lot, and I was so glad it wasn't me having to get up there and speak.
Graduation day, I saw Kyle. I said, "Hey, big guy, you'll be great!" He looked at me with one of those looks, the really grateful one, and said "Thanks" with a smile. As he started his speech, he cleared his throat, and began, Graduation is a time to thank those who helped you make it through those tough years. Your parents, your teachers, your siblings, maybe a coach...but mostly your friends. I am here to tell all of you that being a friend to someone is the best gift you can give him or her. I am going to tell you a story.
Paragraph 1:
I just looked at my friend in disbelief as he told the story of the first day we met. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
I smiled back in tears.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
答案以及解析
第一部分 阅读
第一节
A.答案：1-3BDD
解析：1.细节理解题。根据"Summer Company"的项目介绍可知,"Summer Company"为学生提供实践性的商业培训和高达3000美元的奖励,以启动和经营他们自己的暑期业务。"start and run their own summer businesses" 对应B项中的"running new businesses"。故选 B 项。
2.细节理解题。根据"Stewardship Youth Ranger Program"的项目介绍可知,符合条件的是16岁或17岁的学生,但须在今年12月31日之前未满18岁。由此得出,这个项目要求年龄在16至17岁之间。故选D项。
3.细节理解题。根据"Summer Employment Opportunities"部分中最后一句可知,该项目的有些职位是提供给残疾人的。故选D项。
B.答案：1-4.BACB
解析：1.推理判断题。本题题干意为:从第一段我们对作者有什么了解 根据第一段第一句(我是一个积极的戏剧爱好者和戏剧读者,也许我编辑这本书的最好原因是希望与他人分享我对戏剧的热情)可知,作者喜爱戏剧,故选B(他深爱戏剧)。A:他写了几十个剧本;C:他是一名专业的舞台演员;D:他喜欢给别人读短剧。
2.细节理解题。本题题干意为:作者在他的作品中避免做什么 根据第二段第三句It is not my intention to point out the central theme of each of the plays in this collection...可知,作者没有指出所收录的戏剧的中心思想,因为他担心那样做会影响读者阅读,故选择A(陈述戏剧的中心思想)。B:精选著名剧作家的作品;C:包括各种类型的戏剧;D:提供关于剧作家的信息。
3.推理判断题。本题题干意为:作者建议读者在阅读剧本时做什么 由最后一段第一句(为了从阅读这些戏剧中获得最大的乐趣,试着想象那部戏剧正在舞台上表演,而你,读者,则是观众)可知C选项(使用他们的想象力)正确。A:控制他们的感情;B:运用他们的演技;D:记住他们的观众。
4.推理判断题。本题题干意为:这篇文章是什么(类型) 从文章第一段第一句...my best reason for editing this book is a hope of sharing my enthusiasm for the theater with others可知,这是作者在介绍自己编辑的一本戏剧集,故B选项(一本书的介绍)正确。A:一个短篇故事;C:一篇戏剧评论;D:一则剧院的广告。
C.答案：1-4.ACDA
解析：1.推理判断题。文章提出两个问题后,接着引出下文要谈论的话题:因特网是否正在改变我们记忆的内容和方式。故选A。
2.细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句话可知,第一组的实验对象知道他们能再次找到信息,所以没有试图记忆输入电脑的信息。故选C。
3.细节理解题。根据第三段倒数第二句话可知,在交互记忆中,人们重点记忆如何找到信息。故选D。
4.细节理解题。根据最后一段最后一句话可知,因特网的使用没有改变我们的智商,而是正在改变我们运用记忆力的方式。故选A。
D.答案：1-4CADB
解析：1.细节理解题。根据第一段第一句以及"it's not only great... psychological health"可知,团体运动是一项最有效提高身体健康水平和保持健康生活的方式之一,不仅对改善身体健康有好处,而且对心理健康也很有好处,故选C项。
2.词义猜测题。结合语境可知, upbeat应与前文中的"wasting time and becoming bored"在意思上相对,为积极性词汇,故选A项。
3.细节理解题。根据第三段内容特别是"...it's extremely important to surround yourself with people who'll provide you with the proper emotional support."可知,作者认为和那些能够给你提供情感上的支持的人在一起对健康的生活方式很重要,故选D项。
4.标题归纳题。综合全文,尤其是各段的首句可知,文章围绕改善身心健康展开,故选B项。
第二节
答案：①-⑤AEDFG
解析：①结合上文的"The human body is 60% water and we need to drink lots of water"和下文的"use water to make the plants grow" "we need water to produce this energy"可知,第一段讲述了人类直接用水,而第二段讲述了人类间接用水,故选A项。
②结合下文的"That's around one in 10 people in the world. If we drink dirty water"可知,此处讲述世界上还有很多人缺少干净的饮用水,而这与E项中的"do not have clean water to drink"信息一致。特别要注意选项中及下文的关键词people的呼应和选项中及上文的clean water的呼应。
③结合上文提到的"Also, in some countries children walk many kilometres every day to get water."和下文的 "Therefore, they don't have time to learn how to read or write and don't get an education."可知,在一些国家,孩子们为了取水需要花费大量的时间,因此不能上学。故选D项。要注意选项中的children和get water与上文的呼应,以及选项中的 school 与下文的 read or write 和 get an education 的呼应。
④根据下文的"On this day every year, countries around the world hold events to educate people"可知,下文具体提到了每年这一天人们要做的事情,这是F项的进一步拓展,由此答案选F项。
⑤结合上文的"children between the ages of 10 and 15 walk 6 km with six litres of water"可知,这所学校的孩子要体验取水的艰辛,10—15岁的孩子要提着6升水走6千米, 这与选项G中的"walk a long distance carrying heavy bottles" 相符。要注意选项中的In this way“通过这种方式”,是对上文的延伸。故答案为G项。
第二部分 语言运用
第一节
答案：1-5 AABCA 6-10 BDACB 11-15 CADBC
解析：1.考查动词辨析。根据“So I dreamed of being a leader.”可知,作者梦想成为一名领导者,作者总是钦佩学校的领导们对所有学生负责。admire“钦佩;仰慕”符合句意。
2.考查动词辨析。pray“祈祷”,符合作者想赢得选举的心情。plan“计划”, calculate“计算”,judge“判断”。
3.考查形容词辨析。根据语境可知,作者不知道拿什么来赢得选举,所以感到沮丧。depressed “沮丧的”,符合作者的心情。concerned“担心的”, surprised“惊讶的”, confused“困惑的”。
4.考查副词辨析。句意:……我突然做了一个深呼吸并决定不放弃梦想。suddenly符合作者坚定的态度。gradually“渐渐地”, immediately“立即”, impatiently“不耐烦地”。
5.考查名词辨析。由语境可知,该空指的是下文提到的作者的竞争对手们,也就是competitor “竞争对手”。companion“同伴”, enemy“敌人”, schoolmate“同学”,均不符合语境。
6.考查名词辨析。由上文的“in their favor”和“in my favor”可知,这里谈论的是优势,所以选strength,意为“长处”。 problem“问题”, worry“担心”, dream“梦想”。
7.考查形容词辨析。作者不想让自己普通的的外表阻碍自己将最好的一面展现出来。plain“普通的”。作者在列举长处时,没有提到自己的相貌,由此可以推知,她的相貌应该不占优势,由此可知答案。
8.考查动词辨析。分析完优势后,作者开始着手制订自己的选举计划。begin“开始;着手进行”。
9.考查动词辨析。句意:我意识到女孩们必须了解我,并且认可我有能力代表她们。represent“代表”,符合句意。
10.考查名词辨析。由后边的“public speaking”可知答案。
11.考查动词辨析。作者赢得选举,学生们应该为此欢呼以示高兴。cheer“欢呼”。
12.考查动词辨析。作者的本意只是在竞选中获胜,但获胜后作者突然意识到,除了实现了自己的梦想外,她还得到了友情,一路走来帮助了他人,所以作者认为自己实现了比目标还要多的事情,所以选accomplish,意为“完成,实现”。accumulate“积累”,devote“献身”,develope“发展”。
13.考查介词辨析。along the way“一路走来;沿途”。
14.考查名词辨析。句意:我赢得了朋友们的认可和喜爱……。appointment“约会”, acceptance“认可”, election“选举”, reputation“名声”。
15.考查动词辨析。这里指作者通过这次经历,有了更多的自信,可以让同学们的脸上带着微笑,让她们的日子充满欢乐。enrich使丰富。
第二节
答案：①so ②to get ③of ④who ⑤recommended ⑥competition ⑦traditional ⑧hugely ⑨were invited ⑩listening
解析：①考查副词。句意:在我们去那座房子的路上,雨下得如此大以至于我们不能不想还要多久才能到达那里。that...意为“如此……以至于……”,that引导结果状语从句。故填so。
②考查固定搭配。take...to do sth.意为“花费……做某事”。故填to get。
③考查介词。a pack of…意为“一群……”。故填of。
④考查定语从句。句意:它们被它们的主人训练得很好,它们的主人在照顾这些动物方面很有经验。先行词为masters, 且从句缺主语。故填who。
⑤考查时态。句意:我们的房东跟我们分享了很多他们的经历并推荐了一些很好的吃饭、购物和参观的地方。and前后两个动作之间是并列关系,时态应一致。故填 recommended。
⑥考查名词。由空格前的不定冠词“an”与空格后的不定式“to watch”可以确定空格处应填名词。故填 competition。
⑦考查形容词。空格修饰名词stories, 应用形容词形式,tradition的形容词形式为traditional, 故填 traditional。
⑧考查副词。空格处修饰形容词popular, 应用副词形式,huge的副词形式为hugely, 故填hugely。
⑨考查时态和语态。句意:我们被邀请去参加一场私人音乐会。由"On the last day of our week-long stay"可知,句子的时态为一般过去时,且需用被动语态,又因主语为we, 故填 were invited。
⑩考查非谓语动词。本句谓语动词为"were invited",所以空格处动词listen应用非谓语动词形式。听音乐这个动作是由we发出的,所以用现在分词形式。也可由 "and前后连接两个并列的结构"这一规律解题,and后的 "meeting interesting locals" 为分词形式,故空格处填 listening。
第三部分 写作
第一节
答案：
Dear teachers and students,
Today is an exciting day. I'd like to express my feelings on studying abroad.
I think the rapid growth in numbers of undergraduates studying abroad is due to the numerous advantages of overseas study. The top reason is getting a chance to broaden your horizons while experiencing a high standard of education and first-rate facilities. Second, studying overseas might also provide you with a better chance of finding a preferable career. On the other hand, drawbacks such as high expenses and leaving their families affect some students when they make decisions.
Generally speaking, I think for undergraduates, studying abroad is a precious opportunity. If you have self-control, go ahead and try. Overall, I suggest everyone look at this question rationally with reasonable consideration.
Thank you all.
第二节
答案：One possible version:
Paragraph 1:
I just looked at my friend in disbelief as he told the story of the first day we met. Kyle had planned to kill himself over the weekend. He talked of how he had cleaned out his locker so his mom wouldn't have to do it later and was carrying his stuff home. Meanwhile, I found he looked hard at me and gave me a little smile. "Thankfully, I was saved. My friend saved me from doing the unspeakable." I heard the gasp go through the crowd as this handsome, popular boy told us all about his weakest moment. When his eyes caught mine, I was able to see tears shimmering in his smiling eyes.
Paragraph 2:
I smiled back in tears. Not until that moment did I realize what a big difference one small gesture had made to him. I even saw his mom and dad looking at me and smiling with that same grateful smile. It dawned on me that never should we underestimate the power of our actions. With one small gesture we can change a person s life. For better or for worse.