第一节（共 15小题；每小题 2.5分，满分 37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和 D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
Ultimate Expression 2021 is an international online art contest which is open for all children
of age group 6 to 19 years old. It has been started to motivate artistic and creative minds. More
details are mentioned as follows.
Date: June 13 -July 13 , 2021
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Subject or Theme: Painting on any subject or theme is accepted except related to violence,
drugs or adult themes
Entry Fees: NO entry fees
Awards/Certificates: Winners will receive Art Recognition Pack, which consists of
publication of painting in the website, publication of winner’s photo in the winner’s gallery.
Certificate of Achievement and Recognition as Star Artist, Diamond Artist and Gold Artist.
Winners will be judged on 10 point scale.
9.0 to 10.0 points
8.0 to 8.9 points
6.0 to 7.9 points
5.0 to 5.9 points
Star Artist
Diamond Artist
Gold Artist
Silver Artist (Award not offered)
Fees for Art Recognition Pack & Certificate: The fees is $1.5 for Star artists and $17 for
some selected Artists.
Judgements: Innovation, Creativity, Engaging, Perfection, Age of Artist, Presentation and
Artistic Ability
The entries may be REJECTED due to following reasons:
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■Your art-work contains any objectionable subject or copyrighted material.
■The image of the painting is not clear.
■You don’t conform to the age limit of the art contest.
■You submitted the drawings multiple times.
■Signature of the artist is not on the painting.
How to participate: Click the button below. In the next page you need to fill the form and
upload the painting, and click on submit button.
21. How much will the artist pay if he is judged 7.5 points according to Art Recognition Pack &
Certificate
A. $1.5.
B. $15.5.
C. $17.
D. $18.5.
22. Which of the following will be the reason leading to rejection
A. The participant is 17 years old.
C. A few of copyrighted materials are used.
23. Where is the text probably from
B. The artist’s name is on the painting.
D. The painting is submitted only one time.
A. A website.
B. A guidebook.
C. A newspaper.
D. A brochure.
B
It was a stormy evening, and all that Neil could hope was to find a shelter that could keep
him protected from the chilly wind and cold rain. After work he had to get home on time, as his
busy schedule was preventing him from spending quality time with his family. The bus stop on the
way provided temporary shelter, where Neil was becoming increasingly agitated(焦虑不安的)
with every passing minute. All his evening plans were washed out.
“Sir, why don’t you buy a pack of groundnuts(花生) from me ” Neil looked around to see a
man in rag standing by his side. “Oh, no, I’m not interested right now.” “Fried groundnuts will do
you a world of good now. Moreover, you can also take some for your family.” The very mention
of family brought a concern to Neil. His wife had specifically told him to come home early, if not
for her sake, at least for the sake of their seven-year-old son.
When he was lost in thought, the groundnut seller had filled a bag with the remaining nuts
and offered him an unexpectedly low price. But, Neil refused to buy them: “I do not want to buy
anything at this point!” Suddenly, he heard a voice of a kid. “Dad, I want some money to buy
books for the school.” He saw a ten-year-old boy, totally drenched from top to bottom, as though
he had just run a race. He was talking to the groundnut seller. “Yes, yes, I’m ready to leave now.
Come! How many books do you want Why did you get wet in the rain Your mother must be
getting worried.”
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Neil was touched and turned to the seller. There was an instant when they both made the
perfect eye contact. Neil had the look of I know what it is to be a father. The groundnut seller did
not say anything and gave the packet of groundnuts without saying a word. Neil pulled a note
from his wallet, placed it in the man’s hand, and walked away without waiting for the change.
24. Why did Neil become more anxious at the bus stop
A. The rain stopped him from getting home on time.
B. The chilly wind made him feel colder and colder.
C.He thought of his boring and heavy work
D.He couldn’t find a good place to keep off the rain
25. Why didn’t Neil buy the man’s groundnuts at first
A. He didn’t have enough money on him.
C. His family was a little poor.
B. His family doesn’t like groundnuts.
D. He was in a bad mood at that time.
26. What does the underlined word “drenched” in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Wet through. B. Very excited. C. Well dressed. D.Sweat heavily.
27. What made Neil buy all the seller’s groundnuts
A. The seller’s generous action.
C.His having a pity for the seller
B. The seller’s greatness as a father.
D. His being moved by the seller’s son.
C
On a sunny but bitterly cold February day a line of small children snaked their way from
Dale to Dale Fort on the Haverfordwest estuary. They were the last of more than 2,000 volunteers
who over the last year have collected, stored and put seagrass seeds into little bags, ready for
planting. These seagrass seeds were soon to join others on the seafloor a few hundred metres
off-shore from Dale to recover two hectares of seagrass meadow(草甸). This recovery is the latest
attempt to change a century of destruction.
In the UK we can only estimate the loss but in Denmark, seagrass records dating back to the
1880s give a very serious and accurate picture. At the turn of the last century fishing was vital to
the Danish economy. It was known then that seagrass meadows were a vital habitat for young sea
fish and so in 1908 botanist Carl Ostenfeld was asked to study the seagrasses then found in all the
estuaries and entrance of Denmark. That study provided a clear standard against which to measure
the loss of seagrass in Denmark, a loss that currently stands at 95 percent.
Why does this matter Seagrass not only provide a nurturing habitat for fish but also
stabilises the shore and absorbs energy, reducing the impact of storms. Boat anchors(船锚) are one
cause of damage to seagrass; seashore development another. But the main cause is river water
pollution, particularly nutrients from fertiliser and dirty water. These excess nutrients cause
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algal(藻类) growth that blankets the seagrass, cutting out light, and then later, when it dies off and
rots, removes all oxygen.
One of the important messages is, if you stop killing sea life and protect it, then it does come
back. We can turn the oceans around and we know it makes sense economically, for human health
and, of course, for the environment.
28. What did the kids do in Dale over the last year
A. Have an interesting trip.
B. Gather seagrass seeds.
C. Protect seagrass from snakes.
D. Make an important study.
29. What can we know about Carl Ostenfeld’s study
A. It was carried out in the UK and Denmark.
B. It contributed to Danish economy greatly.
C. It showed the loss of seagrass in Denmark.
D. It made some practical measures for Denmark.
30. Which of the following affects seagrass most seriously
A. Algal growth.
B. Seashore development.
D. Boats anchors
C. Air pollution.
31. What is the purpose of the text
A. To show recovering seagrass is beneficial.
C. To present the dangers to seagrass.
D
B. To ask people to plant much seagrass.
D. To persuade people to catch fewer sea fish.
The UK government has a plan to reduce waste that shifts the responsibility for disposal(处
置) from the state to the companies that make it.
The legislation requires waste producers to pay into the system themselves or through their
suppliers that is what the government termed, a “polluter pays’’ principal. Businesses will have to
change their waste processing before the tax comes into play. This is similar to the anti-waste
legislation passed in France in February 2020 that prohibits the destruction(销毁 ) of unsold
clothing, cosmetics, hygiene products and electrical panies will have to reuse, or
recycle the items.
Dealing with waste is a global problem and we must deal with the over 2 billion metric tons
of solid waste generated every year. The World Bank estimates that overall waste will increase to
3.4 billion tons if nothing is done to change the situation.
The demand for legislation like the tough attitude the UK is taking has been increasing
according to Positive News. And it is not just environmental groups calling for the changes. This is
a consumer driven movement and people are willing to pay more for sustainable brands. Josh
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Bowden, co-founder of Noissue told Positive News.
What is absolutely certain is that local governments will save a lot of money as the
responsibility shifts to the polluters. That could be better invested in things like social care or
parks or libraries.” Other countries have made great progress in reducing waste. Sweden’s
recycling program is so efficient that the country is running out of trash. The recycling rate is
almost 99 percent and they are rapidly approaching zero waste. Today, large companies are
greening their brands and moving to sustainable packaging including Colgate, Waitrose, Nestlé,
and Unilever which now has recyclable black packaging. The government of the UK hopes that
other companies will follow their example. A partnership between government legislation and
private companies will go a long way to reducing the tons of waste going into our environment
every year. Laws like the ones in the UK and France can be implemented around the world.
32. Who will pay for the costs dealing with UK’s waste in the future
A. The UK government.
C. The World Bank
B.The companies.
D. The customers.
33. How should French shops deal with unsold goods
A. By destroying them.
B. By throwing them away.
D. By reusing them.
C. By donating them to poor people.
34. What does The World Bank think of world waste disposal problem
A. Serious. B. Optimistic. C. Uncontrolled.
35. What can we infer for the last paragraph
D. Hopeful.
A. Local governments will spend more money controlling pollution.
B. Almost all companies are willing to reduce the waste
C. Sweden has done a good job in dealing with waste.
D. Laws controlling waste in the UK and France is complete.
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。
You may have grown up living with lots of siblings, or this may be your first time sharing
your living space with someone else. __36__. Follow these tips to make sure you and your
roommate keep things pleasant and supportive throughout the year(or even years！)．
Address problems when they're little
Is your roommate always forgetting her stuff for the shower, and taking yours Are your
clothes being borrowed faster than you can wash them Addressing things that bug you while
they're still little can help your roommate be aware of something she may not otherwise know.
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And addressing little things is much easier than addressing them after they've become big.
Respect your roommate's stuff
This may seem simple, but it's probably one of the biggest reasons why roommates
experience conflict. Don't think he'll mind if you borrow his cleats for a quick soccer game For
all you know, you just stepped over a line that is not crossable. __37__．
Be mindful of who you bring into your room—and how often
You may love having your study group into your room. __38__. Be mindful of how often you
bring people over. If your roommate studies best in the quiet, and you study best in a group, can
you alternate who hits the library and who gets the room
Be friendly, without expecting to be best friends
Don't go into your roommate relationship thinking that you are going to be best friends for
the time you're at school. __39__. You should be friendly with your roommate but also make sure
you have your own social circles.
__40__
Treat your roommate like you'd like to be treated. Deal with problems properly. No matter
what your relationship is at the end of the year, you can take comfort knowing you acted like an
adult and treated your roommate with respect.
A. However, your roommate may also think so
B . But your roommate may not
C. Don't borrow, use, or take anything without getting permission first
D. Address problems when they are big,too
E. If nothing else, follow the golden rule
F. While having a roommate inevitably has its challenges, it can also be a great part of your
life experience
G. It may happen, but expecting it sets both of you up for trouble
第三部分英语知识运用（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四个选项（A、B、C和 D）中选出可以填入空白
处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Sometimes we didn’t have the strength to face one more challenge.
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back, I have felt this way several times throughout my life. One dark time
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above the rest. At the time, I was 26, 43 full time, a husband and a father of two. This would
be enough to deplete(耗尽 ) anyone, but my one-year-old son Paul had just had his fourth
operation.
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After that operation, my wife and I brought him home.
wife and him back to the . The news removed what was left of my spirit. The doctors
thought it was a enough issue that they needed another operation. The first thing I
thought was, “I don’t think I can my son having another operation. I don’t have the
.” Fortunately, many friends came to encourage us. In the end, my wife and I
news. It turned out that my son had a bad reaction to medicine. But he would be just
It has been years since that day, but the
, friends are strong for us. When times are hard we have a
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, things got worse. I drove my
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46
47
48
49
50
good
.
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I learned has stayed with me. When we are
to feel powerless. But it is
we need the strength of friends. It is friends who get us
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in these times that we must
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through whatever
41. A. Looking
42. A. takes in
43. A. researching
44. A. Unfortunately
45. A. school
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ahead.
B. Bringing
B. shows off
B. working
B. Coincidentally
B. hospital
B. specific
B. handle
C. Driving
C. stands out
C. learning
C. Eventually
C. library
C. sensitive
C. process
C. energy
C. discovered
C. fine
D. Turning
D. turns up
D. practising
D. Strangely
D. factory
46. A. important
47. A. manage
48. A. skill
D. serious
D. jump
B. faith
D. strength
D. recognized
D. comfortable
D. lesson
49. A. received
50. A. normal
B. demanded
B. rare
51. A. case
B. experience
B. frightened
B. determination
B. realize
C. course
C. weak
52. A. ruined
D. hurt
53. A. preference
54. A. acknowledge
55. A.rushes
C. sense
D. tendency
D. understand
D. draws
C. seek
B. lies
C. stays
Ⅱ 卷（非选择题）
第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分 30分）
第二节（共 10小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
We tend to think about success in terms of wealth and accomplishments. That’s a fair
measurement, but the problem is that when we addict into the
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(victory), we tend to
overlook the sacrifices required in order to get there. In fact,
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(neglect) to account for the
existing sacrifices is one reason why so many of us have a hard time sticking to
habits and following up on goals.
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(health)
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Time is a factor when it comes to making sacrifices. As Warren Buffett famously
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(say), “It’s the only thing you can’t buy. I mean, I can buy anything I want, basically, but I can’t
buy time.” He’s
Netflix show
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(absolute) right. Should you watch another section of your favorite
give up TV for two months so you can plant that garden you always
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dreamed about
Making the decision isn’t easy, but the good news is 62 we already do this naturally. A
2009 study found that people are “far 63 (little) willing to keep many choices open” when
some have bigger rewards than others. If the payoffs are unknown, however, we have a harder
time giving them up. That's why doing an activity check is so important. You have to actually take
the time
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(figure) out the opportunity costs, gains of each and what to pursue over the
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.
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，寒假期间没有参加学校组织的各种网课。请你给班主任英语老师 Linda
写一封解释信，内容包括：
1.没上课的原因；
2.将通过其他参与网课的同学学习网课内容。
注意：
1.词数 80左右，开头和结尾已经给出。
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Linda，
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely，
Li Hua
第二节读后续写（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。续
写的词数应为 150左右。
As mountains go, 1,642-foot Squaw Peak isn’t particularly grand. But its inviting views of
western Massachusetts have tricked hikers into becoming self-satisfied with its steep, slippery
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cliffs(悬崖), resulting in countless injuries and even deaths.
Henry Grant, a week shy of starting his freshman year at Ithaca College, respected Squaw
Peak’s record. Therefore, he stayed a good ten feet from the edge while waiting for his mother to
catch up to him one day. He watched 15 or so other hikers enjoy the vista; one hiker, around 60
and dressed in pink, was peeking over the lip of the cliff with her husband.
When Grant’s mother rejoined him, the two turned to continue on their way. Suddenly, he
heard a heavy dull sound, he told the Cornell Daily Sun. Then he heard something chilling: “Paula!
Paula!” a man yelled wildly. Grant wheeled around. The woman in pink was no-where to be seen.
She’d fallen off the side of the mountain.
Several hikers immediately started looking for her, but their view was blocked by trees. Grant
told his mother, “I hate to say this, but they’re probably going to find a body.”
Uncertain they could help, Grant and his mother headed down the trail. But when he saw
hikers still searching, he decided to lend a hand. “My young dumb brain was like, ‘I can do it,’” he
says. After assuring his mother that he would be safe, he made a long and difficult journey alone,
hoping he wasn’t too late.
After 15 minutes of scrambling over the large rock, pushing past prickly(多刺的) brush, and
slipping down patches of loose dirt, Grant spotted a figure about 25 feet above him. She was
dressed in pink and crumpled in a kneeling position on a small rocky.
The woman had fallen about 75 feet.
Unexpectedly, she was alive.
“Paula!” Grant shouted. “Paula. Is that you ”
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:
The woman barely responded.__________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
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Paragraph 2:
About 45 minutes later, first responders arrived on the top.___________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
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10淮安高中2021-2022年度高三期中考试答案
听力原文
Text 1
M: Tara messaged me earlier. I am going to give her a call later tonight. Do you want me to say hello for you
W: Sure, but we actually talk all the time. We have an online chat room with some other girls from the school. (1)
Text 2
W: Do you want me to come downstairs and help you, Jeremy Those boxes are really big.
M: Yes, please. I’m fine with these tall and wide boxes. They actually don’t have that much in them. It’s this small one full of books that I can’t lift. (2)
Text 3
W: How many lines should a paragraph be My teacher says I should try and make them 8 to 10 sentences each. (3)
M: It depends on what you are writing. I was writing a short story, so I used long and short paragraphs for dramatic effect.
Text 4
W: How do you make the perfect sandwich It always looks so good.
M: I’ll show you if you like. (4) It’s all about the presentation and using thick slices of bread.
W: You reminded me. I made some bread this morning. It should be ready.
Text 5
W: I found a local butcher that makes the most amazing pork sausages. He makes some with apples that are out of this world.
M: Yeah. I had some in England with cheese baked inside. They were very different but also very tasty. (5)
Text 6
W: I want to play Sunshine Ball for my 21st birthday. (6)
M: We haven’t played that game since we made it 10 years ago! (6) What were the rules again The green ball was two points and the red ball was three, right (7)
W: Yes, and the blue ball was a single point. (7) You guys always used to fight each other, while I was busy getting points.
M: Oh yeah, you were so much better than Dave and he used to get so angry!
W: I guess, but Dave was only six, and you did beat him on his birthday that one time. I bet he is still angry after all these years.
Text 7
M: Good morning, I have a package for a Mr. Ronald Fields. (9) I require a signature. (8)
W: I’m afraid he isn’t in just now, but I can sign it for him. (8)
M: Can I take your name
W: Mrs. Laura Graham. I’m Mr. Fields’ sister. (9)
M: Could I ask for a favor I have a package for your neighbor, but they are not in. Could you take it for them (10)
W: Certainly. I’ll take it to them this evening when they get back from work. (10)
M: Thanks. I’ve put a delivery slip through their door. I just need to take a photograph as proof of delivery, if that’s OK.
W: Do you need me to smile
M: No, it’s just of the package. Perfect, cheers.
W: Have a nice day.
Text 8
W: I need to go on a diet. I put on so much weight during the coronavirus.
M: I know. I wanted to go back to my gym, but they have closed for good. I need to find a new one. (11)
W: Have you checked out the new one at the bridge (12)
M: I thought that was a hotel. (12)
W: It is, but they have a gym as well. (12)
M: I imagine it will be expensive.
W: They are offering a discount because we live locally. (12)
M: How much of a discount
W: Well, the gym is 30 a month, but they are offering a 25% discount. (12)
M: Then it would be 22.50.(12) That’s only 2.50 more than I was paying at my old gym.
W: You also get a 10% discount at the hotel. (13)I’ve used it when my mom comes to visit. She loves it.
M: That’s really good. My sister is due to visit in a few months. She’d prefer that than sleeping on my floor.
W: Yeah.Plus, the restaurant is really nice, too. It has the most amazing breakfast. Obviously, you have to pay.
Text 9 (第17题为推断题)
M: I have decided to devote my life to the pursuit of science.
W: That’s a big goal. What science do you want to pursue
M: I want to see the stars and explore space.
W: So you want to study astronomy(天文学)
M: No, I want to build the ships that take us there. (14)
W: Sounds like you want to be an engineer. (14)
M: I guess, (14)but it doesn’t sound very scientific when you put it like that.
W: It uses a lot of science. You need to know physics and chemistry, so you can design a ship that will keep the astronauts safe.
M: I’ll also need to find a job for Barney.
W: Well, he can be your assistant, because you’ll need support if you are working so hard.
M: I don’t think you’re taking this seriously.
W: I am. If you want, we can speak to your teacher about extra classes.
M: That would be great. I think space exploration is the key to saving mankind. (15)
W: Saving mankind from what (15)
M: Climate change. (15) Even when the world was shut down by the virus, climate change was not really affected. We need a better solution.
W: Well, how about we worry about graduating first (16)
M: This is serious. If we don’t act now, we may not have a planet to live on in a few years.
W: Honey, you need to stop reading all these stories online. The planet will be here when I’m old and grey. Now go finish your homework. (16)
Text 10
Our award for best leader goes to a woman who has led her country for over five years. She took swift action against the coronavirus, resulting in a sharp drop in cases in Scotland compared to its neighbors, England and Wales. (18) She took over the role of First Minister from Alex Salmond, who quit after the disappointing result of the 2014 independence vote. She is only the fifth person to hold the office of First Minister, but the first woman to do so. (19) She has inspired a new generation of female political minds to join the debate and help shape their country, something that will have lasting influence. She is known for talking straight, which is a welcome change from many politicians who talk at length without ever answering the question you have asked. They say behind every strong woman is a strong man, but it’s more like a partnership, because Peter Murrell, also works in politics as the leading party’s executive officer. (20)No doubt he’ll be made to carry this award home for her. So, without further ado, ladies and gentlemen, put your hands together for Nicola Sturgeon. (18)
听力答案：
1—5 ACAAC 6—10 BCABC 11—15 BCCAB 16—20 BABCB
阅读答案：21-23 CCA24-27 ADAB 28-31 BCAA 32-35 BDAC
七选五：36-40 FCBGE
完型填空：41-45 ACBAB 46-50 DBDAC 51-55 DCDAB
语法填空：
56. victories 57. neglecting 58. healthy 59. said 60. absolutely
61. or 62. that 63. less 64. to figure 65. Other
第四部分
第一节 应用文写作
Dear Linda，
I'm writing to make an explanation for not attending the online lessons organized by our school. I regret having missed the opportunity to learn from teachers but I had sorted out my own problems in some subjects before winter vocation. So I had to spare some time for them at the cost of school lessons.
To be honest, learning by myself benefited me a lot. Anyway, I promise I will make up for the online lessons by learning from other classmates.
Yours sincerely，
Li Hua
读后续写
【范文】
Paragraph 1:
The woman barely responded. She was clearly hurt and almost mad. Grant called 911 to report her location. He waited where he was for a bit, but she kept trying to move, and every time she moved, she slipped a little more. Afraid that in her muddled state of mind she might tumble off the outcropping to her death, Grant crawled on all fours up a tight, narrow path, gaining traction by digging into the dirt with his fingers and feet until he reached Paula. She was moaning and barely making sense. Her head, arms, and legs were bleeding. Securing himself against a tree, Grant gently put her hand in his and tried to keep her mind off the pain by peppering her with questions.
Paragraph 2:
About 45 minutes later, first responders arrived on the top. To reach them, a rescuer rappelled down and secured Paula to a stretcher. Rescuers at the summit lifted the stretcher to the top and then carried her to a waiting ATV. Eventually, Paula and her husband would be flown by helicopter to a hospital.
