Unit 2 单元质量检测(二)
(满分150分，时间120分钟)
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What is the woman eating
A．Some fruit.
B．Some chocolate.
C．Some cookies.
2．What is the man probably
A．A guide.
B．A visitor.
C．A passer-by.
3．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．At a clinic.
B．In a gym.
C．In a hotel.
4．Why does the woman ask for another beefsteak
A．She is too hungry.
B．Her first beefsteak is on the ground.
C．Her husband likes it.
5．Why did the woman get the book so late
A．The man forgot it.
B．The man's boss forgot it.
C．The woman wasn't at home.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．What kind of person is Mr.Zhang
A．Humorous.
B．Kind.
C．Generous.
7．What does the man learn from Mr.Zhang
A．Maths.
B．Historic stories.
C．Jokes.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．What product does the man plan to buy
A．A tape.
B．A radio.
C．A recorder.
9．What does the man think of the product
A．It looks good.
B．It is a well known brand.
C．It is of poor quality.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．Where are the two speakers
A．In a car.
B．In a museum.
C．In a shop.
11．Why do they go into the shopping mall
A．The exhibition is held there.
B．They'll do some shopping.
C．They're lost.
12．What is Calvin Klein
A．A businessman.
B．A designer.
C．An artist.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．What did the woman do last night
A．She learned American social customs.
B．She met some nice people.
C．She went to a cocktail party.
14．When does the cocktail party start
A．At 5：30 p．m.
B．At 6 p．m.
C．At 7：30 p．m.
15．What is the purpose of their cocktail party according to the man
A．To celebrate Christmas.
B．To follow the American custom.
C．To welcome newcomers.
16．What does the French phrase “faux pas” mean
A．Friend.
B．Social manner.
C．Mistake.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．When is the high tourist season in England
A．June and July.
B．July and August.
C．August and September.
18．When is the holiday period of state schools in England
A．From about mid?July to the end of August.
B．From mid?July to mid?August.
C．From early?July to mid?August.
19．Where do people prefer to stay for summer holidays
A．In boarding houses.
B．In rented houses.
C．In hotels.
20．What may British people refuse to do
A．Talk about their holidays.
B．Try new places to take holidays.
C．Change the times of their holidays.
答案：1～5 BBABB 6～10 ABCAA
11～15 ABBAA 16～20 CBAAC
听力原文：
(Text 1)
M：What are you eating It smells like fruit.
W：It's not fruit.It is a kind of chocolate, but it looks like cookies.
(Text 2)
M：I'm looking for some interesting places in this city.Could you give me some advice
W：We have a beautiful natural park.I can show you the way to it.
(Text 3)
M：Good afternoon.What's the matter
W：I'm afraid I'm not feeling well.I had a pretty high fever this morning.
(Text 4)
W：Waiter, please serve me another beefsteak.My husband dropped my first one on the ground by accident.
M：OK, please wait a moment, Madam.
(Text 5)
W：Thank goodness you're here.I've been waiting for 3 days to get the book.
M：Well, don't blame me.It was my boss who forgot all about it.
(Text 6)
W：Why are you so interested in the history class
M：Our history teacher Mr.Zhang is really humorous.
W：Really, but he looks very serious and strict, like a maths teacher.
M：No, not at all.The examples he gives are really interesting.And I learn many good historic stories from him.There is lots of laughter in his class.
W：No wonder you like him so much.I wish he were our history teacher too.
(Text 7)
M：Excuse me.How much is this cassette tape recorder Is it on sale
W：Yeah.It's on sale for only $100.
M：Is it good
W：Sure.It's very good and has both an AM and an FM radio.
M：Could you give me a 10 percent discount
W：Sorry.The price is not high, and I can only offer a 5 percent discount.
M：It looks good, but it's not a well known brand.
W：You're right, but it's of good quality.
M：OK, I'll take it.
(Text 8)
M：So, what's next on the course of our visit
W：Well, I think we might go to see some special places in the city.
M：That's a great idea.Where do you want to go
W：Well, I think that it would be fun to see Calvin Klein's exhibition.
M：Calvin Klein The name sounds familiar ... but hey, why are we driving into the shopping mall parking lot
W：That's where the exhibition is.
M：Now I remember.Calvin Klein is just a fashion designer.As artists, we should explore the art and culture of the country.
W：We do, but I think that the American shopping center is a good example of American art and culture.Besides, in this kind of “museum”， you can take the art pieces home.
(Text 9)
M：How was the party last night
W：Nice.I had a good time and met some very nice people.But where are you off to in such a hurry
M：I've been invited to a cocktail party.It's 6 o'clock now.I'm late.
W：But you told me that if you're invited to a party you should plan to arrive a half?hour late.
M：A party, yes.But not a cocktail party.
W：What's a cocktail party like
M：A cocktail party is generally held from 5：30 p．m. to 7：30 p．m.There are drinks and snacks but no dinner.This cocktail party is being held by my department to celebrate Christmas.
W：It seems that you know something about American social customs.
M：I've still got a lot to learn.But American people understand that we're newcomers here and they don't hold it against us if we make a “faux pas”．
W：Make a what
M：A faux pas is a French word.It means a mistake, especially in the area of social matters.
W：I see.
(Text 10)
M：Ms.Green, the high tourist season in England is coming again.Could you tell us more about the tourism in England
W：Sure.In England, not only the rich but also the poor take holidays every year.During July and August most towns are empty.Factory holidays come mostly in the period between mid July and mid August.State schools usually only have six weeks off, from about mid July to the end of August.
The coast is the most popular place for the English people to spend their holidays.Food in British restaurants is reasonably cheap, but rooms are not.Few English people rent houses for their holidays, but one of the traditional ways of spending a summer holiday is in a boarding house.Some boarding house keepers provide all meals for their guests, but others provide breakfast only.
The British people may refuse to change the times at which they take their holidays, but they have shown themselves to be very ready to try new places.When they get home again, they always talk about how they spent their holidays.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Dear daughters，
Most parents tell their children, “You can be anything you want when you grow up.” I feel the same and I say this often.But I also want you to understand that realizing your dreams comes from hard work, some good luck and good timing.
Girls, here are some words of wisdom as you make your way in the world, from an entrepreneur (企业家) and from your mama.
1．Be open minded to changing your path (even several times) along the way.
In high school, I wanted to be a politician.I left my hometown and went off to college in Washington, DC.There, I discovered that I loved to support women.It taught me that I'm creative, a strong leader and great at marketing.As a result, I moved on to be the head of a national healthcare non profit.Becoming a mother while in that job opened my mind to launching a breast pump bag (储奶袋) business.Now I run a highly successful company that I started up on my own.
Figure out what you are good at and what you are passionate about.Keep an open mind; the initial path you choose may lead you into other areas.
Don't waste your money or time, but constantly change what you are doing professionally based on what you are learning about yourself.
2．Failure is critical to your success.
I won't tell you to feel good about failure.Failure can be heartbreaking.But I will tell you that every failure I've had along the way has absolutely made me better.
Failing the big math exam in high school and going to summer school was embarrassing.I eventually passed, and I've never failed an exam again.I learned from that experience to ask for help.Now, I ask for help in business all the time.
Being passed over for a significant job opportunity that I was more than qualified for because of unfair assumptions (being too young for the role) hurt me.I had a three month pity party.And then I went out and got a big job at a national organization at age 27.It's okay to get angry! Take that and turn it into positive action.
I'm proud to be a role model to you as a mom and an entrepreneur.I hope I inspire you to believe that you can be anything you want and you can have everything on your list.It will be my pleasure to watch your lives unfold before my eyes.
Love，
Your mom
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要叙述了作者作为一名成功的女性和一位母亲，用自己的经历，对于女儿们的未来，以书信的方式提出的一些宝贵的建议。
21．The author wrote this letter to her daughters mainly to .
A．share her own past regrets with them
B．tell them how she has succeeded in business
C．make some suggestions for their future lives
D．encourage them to be who they want to be
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据第一段中的But I also want you to understand ... some good luck and good timing.以及第二段内容可知，作者想让她的女儿们明白未来不仅要有好运气、好时机，更要努力。因此作为一个企业家的妈妈想对此给她们一些建议。分析选项可知，C项(对他们未来的生活提出一些建议)符合题意，故选C。
22．According to the article, the author .
A．is a successful politician and entrepreneur
B．is worried about her daughters' career choices
C．is against frequently changing one's profession
D．thinks one should be willing to change his or her career path
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第一个建议Be open minded to changing your path (even several times) along the way.可知，作者认为一个人应该愿意改变自己的职业道路。以及第四段中的Keep an open mind; the initial path you choose may lead you into other areas.可知，作者认为要根据你对自己的了解，不断地改变你的职业。分析选项可知，D项符合题意，故选D。
23．From the letter we can learn the following lessons EXCEPT .
A．Kindness is rewarding
B．No sweat, no sweet
C．It's important to know yourself
D．Failure is the mother of success
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第一段中的But I also want you to understand that realizing your dreams comes from hard work可知，要实现梦想，必须努力，与B项No sweat, no sweet相符。根据第四段内容可知，要弄清自己的特长，即了解自己，与 C项相符。第2条建议：失败对你的成功至关重要，就是对选项D项Failure is the mother of success的解释，因此只有 A项Kindness is rewarding文章未提及，故选A。
B
In high school I was very shy, content to hang around with my small group of friends and to concentrate on my courses.I was quickly labeled a “brain”．I did so well that by the end of senior year I had perfect grades and enough college credits to give up an entire quarter of coursework.
But in early June of senior year, the principal called me into his office.He asked me to give a speech at graduation.I was surprised to look at him, my heart thumping.This was the reward for my hard work I murmured something and fled the office, blaming myself for staying away from physics, a subject sure to have broken up my perfect record.
I finally agreed to a compromise.I would share the honor with five other students.I agreed to introduce my friend Judy, who would then give her own, full length speech.
Graduation day soon arrived. I'd been practicing my speech for days, and I had it memorized.The first half hour of the ceremony passed in a blur, and then my moment came.My name was announced.I managed to reach the stage without falling down.I faced my classmates.My voice trembled a little, but mostly it was clear and strong.But within seconds, I was done and heading back to my seat.I accomplished something I'd never dreamed of—I spoke in front of hundreds of people.
Although I didn't realize it at the time, the successful completion of that speech gave me the confidence to take part in class at college, to give oral reports, and to eventually break free of my shyness.I never would have chosen to give a speech at graduation — or ever.But I'm glad I did.I no longer hesitate when I'm faced with the prospect of doing something I feared.I know it may very well turn out to be one of my shining moments.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者高中时学习成绩非常优秀但性格害羞，校长让她在高三毕业典礼上发表演讲，她很害怕但最后还是成功地完成了演讲。这件事使作者摆脱了羞怯，增强了自信，并且让她面临恐惧的事情时不再犹豫。
24．Why was the writer called a “brain”？
A．She was the most intelligent student.
B．She was the head of her small group.
C．She was a bookworm all the time.
D．She did more coursework for good grades.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第一段中的to concentrate on my courses和I had perfect grades and enough college credits to give up an entire quarter of coursework可知，作者上学时努力，成绩很好，是最聪明努力的孩子，所以被称为“brain”。故选A。
25．What can we learn from the second paragraph
A．She ruined her health by studying hard.
B．She got the reward as was expected.
C．She was grateful for giving a speech.
D．She wasn't good at physics at school.
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据第二段中的blaming myself for staying away from physics, a subject sure to have broken up my perfect record可推知，作者的物理成绩不好，打破了她的完美记录。故选D。
26．How did the author feel at the beginning of the graduation speech
A．Excited. B．Moved.
C．Scared. D．Embarrassed.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第四段中的I managed to reach the stage without falling down.和My voice trembled a little可知，毕业演讲开始的时候作者脚步不稳，声音发抖，非常害怕。故选C。
27．What did the speech bring to the author at last
A．She had nothing to fear in life.
B．She won enough college credits.
C．She got rid of her sense of shyness.
D．She desired to become a speaker.
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的Although I didn't realize it at the time ... and to eventually break free of my shyness.可知，这次演讲给了作者在大学里参加课堂、发表口头报告的信心，并最终摆脱羞怯。故选C。
C
It is rightly said one can share any secret with a true friend.He may know your deepest fears and weaknesses and yet will never take advantage of you.However, keeping a friend's secrets to yourself and not telling the world is what makes the bond grow strong and last forever.You need to develop trust and mutual understanding before you start sharing secrets with each other.With friends, secret talks never seem to end and it can get really amusing to know what has been going on in your friend's mind.
There is a certain time in life especially from the teenage years when one starts having a personal periphery (界限) in life and parents are excluded from it.It is because there are certain things that they can't understand and we can't discuss with them.That is when friends become the best secret sharers.They are the ones to whom one reveals one's feelings and best kept secrets.
It is a general belief that only girls share secrets.But boys have their own secrets that they discuss with only closest friends.The secret talks can range from relationships, talks about fights with parents, secret activities and anything that is not supposed to be known to others! If you think secrets are limited to only teenagers, get your facts right! Secrets can be shared at any age and there is no hard and fast rule that secrets are shared only among youngsters.
Sharing secrets with a friend is not just fun, but it also helps to develop a lasting trust in one another.Sometimes, sharing secrets will tell you more about the person.You will come to know whether your friend is reliable and trustworthy and whether it is worth sharing your secrets with them.You can call it a test of friendship.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了人在成长过程中总有一些连父母都不能交流的事情，此时只有和真正的朋友才可以分享自己的秘密，这样可以解决一些自己不能解决的问题，也可以考验真正的友谊。
28．What is an advantage of sharing secrets with a friend
A．It helps a lot in your study.
B．It leads you to a carefree life.
C．It makes you popular with other people.
D．It contributes to a long term mutual belief.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据最后一段第一句Sharing secrets with a friend is not just fun, but it also helps to develop a lasting trust in one another.可知，与朋友分享秘密的好处在于它有助于建立长期的相互信任。故选D。
29．What does Paragraph 2 mainly try to show
A．Parents are always the best people to share secrets with.
B．Teenagers prefer to share secrets with their friends.
C．Parents should build trust with teenagers.
D．Teenagers grow to be independent.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据第二段第一句There is a certain time in ... excluded from it.和That is when friends become the best secret sharers.可知，第二段主要试图表明青少年更喜欢和他们的朋友分享秘密。故选B。
30．The underlined word “reveals” in Paragraph 2 can be best replaced by .
A．proves B．tells
C．gets D．holds
解析：选B 词义猜测题。根据画线单词上文That is when friends become the best secret sharers.可知，青少年喜欢将自己的感情和秘密告诉自己的朋友，故可推测画线单词意思为“告诉；说”。故选B。
31．What can be learned about sharing secrets
A．It's limited to girls.
B．It follows strict rules.
C．It can happen at any age.
D．It does harm to a strong bond.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的Secrets can be shared at any age and there is no hard and fast rule that secrets are shared only among youngsters.可知，分享秘密可以发生在任何年龄。故选C。
D
Parents do not owe their children a college education.If they can afford it, they can certainly send them to a good university.But they needn't feel guilty if they can't.When children grow up and want to get married, their parents do not owe them an apartment.They do not have the duty to look after their grandchildren, either.If they want to do it, it must be considered a favor, not an obligation.
Do parents owe their children anything Yes, they owe them a great deal.
One of their obligations is to give their children a personal worth.Children who are always made to feel stupid and unworthy, constantly compared with brighter brothers, sisters, or cousins will become so unsure, so afraid of failing that they won't try at all.Of course they should be properly corrected when they do wrong, but it's often better to let children learn their mistakes by themselves in time.All their parents should do is to trust them, respect them, understand them and give them chances to try and fail.They must learn to stand failure.When criticisms (批评) are really needed, they should be balanced with a smile and a kiss.That is the way children learn.
Parents owe their children a set of solid values around which to build their lives.This means teaching them to respect the rights and opinions of others; it means being respectful to elders, to teachers, and to the law.The best way to teach such values is by deed.A child who is lied to will lie.A child who sees no laughter and no love in the home will have difficulty laughing and loving.
No child asks to be born.If you bring a life into the world, you owe the child something.
语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。文章就父母对子女真正的责任是什么进行论述，总结出父母真正要给予孩子的是个人价值和正确的价值观，这才是父母真正的职责。
32．The author thinks parents .
A．should send their children to college
B．should support their children after they get married
C．need to buy an apartment for their children
D．needn't feel guilty if they can't send their children to universities
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第一段中的Parents do not owe their children a college education ...But they needn't feel guilty if they can't.可知，作者认为，如果父母不能送子女上大学，也不必感到内疚。故选D。
33．What does the underlined word “obligation” in Paragraph 1 mean
A．Right. B．Promise.
C．Duty. D．Excuse.
解析：选C 词义猜测题。根据第一段最后一句If they want to do it, it must be considered a favor, not an obligation.中的favor意为“恩惠；帮忙”，相反意思应为“义务；责任”，所以可以判断obligation应是“义务”之意，同时obligation和前一句“They do not have the duty to look after their grandchildren, either.”中的duty是近义词，属于词义重现用法。故选C。
34．According to the passage, what should parents do when children make mistakes
A．Understand them and tell them not to do that again.
B．Let them learn the mistakes by themselves in time.
C．Compare them with brighter brothers or sisters.
D．Correct their mistakes immediately.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第三段第三句Of course they should be properly ... let children learn their mistakes by themselves in time.可知，当孩子犯错时，父母应该让孩子自己及时了解错误。故选B。
35．What does the author mainly talk about in this passage
A．The duties of parents.
B．The best way to teach children.
C．The reason why children feel stupid and unworthy.
D．The reason why parents owe their children something.
解析：选A 主旨大意题。文章第一段从父母送子女上大学，帮忙买房子或照看孙辈等琐事引入主题，说明了这些并不是父母真正的职责，再根据第三段第一句One of their obligations is to give their children a personal worth.和倒数第二段第一句Parents owe their children a set of solid values around which to build their lives.可知，父母真正要给予孩子的是个人价值和正确的价值观，这才是父母真正的职责，所以文章主要讲父母的职责。故选A。
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Love Your Parents
Even if you think that your parents are mean spirited (小心眼的) at times, loving your parents is a normal and fulfilling part of life.You love them for the fact that they created you, raised you, and are in part a source of who you are. 36 .
Tell them you love them every morning.A gentle “good morning” and “I love you” will warm a coldest heart.Remember that they brought you into this world.Without your parents, you might still wander at an unknown corner in an unknown world.
Respect them more and cherish these moments. You can use these moments to learn from them when you're off on your own.It's OK to get angry but angry actions don't help you or your parents.Act calmly, cool off, write down your feelings, or talk to a friend. 37 .
Obey their requests. It will make your attitude better and earn you more respect from them.It may seem as if you are going through hell when you don't get what you want or you have to clean the house.However, you had better remember they keep a roof over your head when it's cold, raining, snowing, or too hot.Understand that parents are human beings and make mistakes. 38 Since you can forgive your friends, why not forgive your parents
Keep company with them. Do things with your parents like watching TV, or go somewhere with them. 39 Listen to their old stories and learn from them.You will find they are your teachers in this way or another.
Some people simply may not be able to love their parents. 40 Seek help if you are being abused in anyway.Parents do not have a right to harm you.
A．Please remember parents are as important as friends.
B．Parents will in turn express their love to you.
C．Forgiveness is the key.
D．Here are some ways to love your parents.
E．There can be realistic reasons for this, family violence for example.
F．Anyway, spend as much time with them as you can.
G．After this, share your feelings with your parents.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了一些爱父母的方法并且也从另一个角度告诫读者，如果受到虐待，就应该寻求帮助。
36．选D 本空是一个段落过渡句，起承上启下的作用。根据下文内容都是介绍爱父母的方法可知，D项Here are some ways to love your parents.符合语境。故选D。
37．选G 空前一句的意思是：不要生气，要冷静，(可以在日记本上)记下你的感受或者和朋友说说。G项After this, share your feelings with your parents.符合语境。故选G。
38．选C 空前一句的意思是：你应懂得父母也是人，也会犯错误。空后一句的意思是：既然你能原谅朋友，为什么不能原谅父母的错误呢？C项Forgiveness is the key.符合语境。故选C。
39．选F 空前一句的意思是：和父母一起做一些事，如看电视，或者去某地；空后一句的意思是：听听他们的经历，并从中学习。F项Anyway, spend as much time with them as you can.符合语境。故选F。
40．选E 空前一句的意思是：有些人可能不能爱他们的父母。空后一句的意思是：如果你以任何方式正在被虐待，就应该寻求帮助。父母没有权利伤害你。E项There can be realistic reasons for this, family violence for example.符合语境。故选E。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Our family once got into a difficult situation.My father's 41 came to a stop after a serious crisis. All that my father was 42 with was some experience.At the same time，he had to be 43 for a family of four.
My father was a very hard working person and he did not lose 44 even when he was facing difficulties. 45 he was the only person that earned money in our family，he had 46 in deciding what to do at first.He didn't know 47 it was better to find a job or to start a new business，but he chose the 48 in the end.This was because he thought he had many 49 and had nothing to fear，as he had nothing to lose.He was a person 50 to follow his dreams and was not 51 of the challenges and troubles he faced.He kept approaching different companies and 52 the business was successful.
He used to tell me when you stop 53 it is then that you fail.From him I learnt that if you believe in yourself and 54 moving towards your goals，then there is nothing you cannot achieve.
Today, our business is going well.It is from him that I have learnt that when we are facing a 55 ，or are not able to realize our dreams，we don't always have to do anything special — we just need to try harder.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述作者的父亲是一个勤奋的人，他面对困难不灰心，时刻准备好追寻梦想。从父亲那里，作者学到了只要相信自己，坚持向着目标前进，就没有什么不能实现的。
41．A.situation B．business
C．job D．car
解析：选B 根据第二段第三句中的He didn't know 47 it was better to find a job or to start a new business可知，父亲曾经有自己的生意，但是在一次经济危机之后，父亲的生意倒闭了。故选B。
42．A.left B．forgotten
C．offered D．given
解析：选A 根据上文可知，父亲的生意倒闭了，因此推断留给父亲的是一些经验。leave sb with sth留给某人某物。
43．A.famous B．concerned
C．necessary D．responsible
解析：选D 根据第二段第二句中的he was the only person that earned money in our family可知，父亲必须为一个四口之家负责。be responsible for为……负责。故选D。
44．A.interest B．face
C．heart D．weight
解析：选C 根据上文My father was a very hard working person可知，父亲是一个勤奋的人，甚至是面临困难的时候，他也没有灰心过。lose heart灰心。
45．A.Though B．While
C．As D．If
解析：选C 根据语境可知，父亲是家里唯一赚钱的人，因此起初他很难决定该做什么。故选C。
46．A.chance B．difficulty
C．danger D．surprise
解析：选B 句意参见上题解析。have difficulty (in) doing sth (做)某事有困难。故选B。
47．A.when B．what
C．whether D．how
解析：选C 根据上文可知，父亲起初很难决定该做什么，因此推断此处是说他不知道找工作和开启一个新的生意哪个更好。whether ...or ...是……还是……。故选C。
48．A.first B．best
C．former D．latter
解析：选D 根据本段最后一句中的the business was successful可知，父亲最终选择了后者。故选D。
49．A.possibilities B．plans
C．abilities D．wonders
解析：选A 根据下文had nothing to fear，as he had nothing to lose可知，父亲认为自己没有什么好害怕的，因为他没有什么好失去的，因此开创新的生意成功的可能性很大。故选A。
50．A.eager B．worried
C．unable D．ready
解析：选D 根据本段第一句中的he did not lose 44 even when he was facing difficulties可知，父亲是一个面对困难不灰心的人，因此推断，他是一个时刻准备好追寻梦想的人，不害怕面临困难和麻烦。故选D。
51．A.tired B．proud
C．afraid D．unfair
解析：选C 根据语境可知，父亲是一个面对困难不灰心，不害怕面临困难和麻烦的人。be afraid of害怕……。故选C。
52．A.quickly B．entirely
C．usually D．finally
解析：选D 根据上文可知，父亲是一个有毅力、不害怕挑战的人，因此推断他不断和不同的公司联系、接洽，最终生意成功了。故选D。
53．A.talking B．considering
C．trying D．thinking
解析：选C 根据文章最后一句we just need to try harder可知，父亲教给作者要努力尝试，当你停止了尝试，就到了你失败的时候。故选C。
54．A.put on B．come on
C．hold on D．keep on
解析：选D 根据语境可知，从父亲那里，作者学到：如果你相信自己，向着你的目标继续前进，那么没有什么是你不能实现的。keep on doing sth继续做某事。故选D。
55．A.matter B．problem
C．duty D．doubt
解析：选B 根据下文or are not able to realize our dreams可知，从父亲那里作者学到，当面对问题或者不能实现自己的梦想时，我们并不总是需要做特别的事情——我们只需要更努力地尝试。故选B。
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
A week ago, when I went down the stairs, my neighbor Ivy stood at her door.She asked me why I had stopped 56 (visit) her family, as they had been waiting for me to come to play with them.I didn't want to tell her the fact because my dad and mom had warned me of the danger of going into a neighbour's house.
57 (final), I decided to follow her into her house because my dad and mom were going on their business at that time.I wanted to find out the “danger” 58 my own.There were four people in her family — Ivy, her mother, her husband, and her son 59 was two years and a half 60 (young) than me.I played with her son all the afternoon and we kept laughing and shouting.I was so happy that I even forgot 61 time.Ivy invited me 62 (have) dinner with them.I just couldn't refuse her and we had a good time while having dinner.
I 63 (want) to tell my 64 (parent) of the truth that I didn't find the “danger” in our neighbour's house.Instead, what I really got were 65 (kind) and warmth from the whole family.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者通过自身去邻居家玩耍的经历想要告诉父母自己并没有在邻居的房子里发现他们口中所说的“危险”。相反，真正得到的是来自整个家庭的温暖和善良。
56．visiting 考查非谓语动词。短语stop doing sth表示“停止做某事”。故填visiting。
57．Finally 考查词性转换。修饰后文整个句子应用副词finally，表示“最后”，句首字母要大写。故填Finally。
58．on 考查介词。短语on one's own表示“独自地”。故填on。
59．who/that 考查定语从句。此处为定语从句修饰先行词her son，且先行词在从句中做主语，指人，故用关系代词who或that。故填who/that。
60．younger 考查形容词的比较级。根据后文than me可知，应用形容词的比较级。故填younger。
61．the 考查冠词。句意：我很高兴，我甚至忘记了时间。此处time “时间”为特指，应用定冠词the。故填the。
62．to have 考查非谓语动词。短语invite sb to do sth表示“邀请某人做某事”。故填to have。
63．wanted 考查动词的时态。事情发生在一周前，应用一般过去时。故填wanted。
64．parents 考查名词的单复数。parent为可数名词，前面没有冠词，应用复数形式。故填parents。
65．kindness 考查词性转换。根据后文and warmth可知，应填名词kindness，表示“善良”。故填kindness。
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，你的美国中学生朋友Peter希望成为2022年北京冬奥会志愿者，他向你写信询问冬奥会的相关情况，并求助怎样学好汉语。请你给他回信，要点如下：
1．收到来信，获悉求助；
2．冬奥盛会，京张合办；
3．学好汉语的两条建议。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Peter，
Yours，
Li Hua
参考范文：
Dear Peter，
I'm glad to receive your letter, saying you are hoping to be a volunteer in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.Beijing，and it，together with Zhangjiakou is the host of the 2022 Olympic Winter Games.I'd like to give you two suggestions on how to learn Chinese well.First，speak a little Chinese every day.The best way to learn any new language is just to speak it.Second，attend a Chinese class or discussion group.After all，language learning environment is of great importance.
If you have any further questions，please don't hesitate to write to me.
Yours，
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。
“If mum finds out that I'm going to the beach, I'll be in big trouble.” I said to myself softly in a low voice. I went downstairs slowly and tried to walk casually into the kitchen.As I was walking towards the back door, mum asked without looking up from her “dish washing”， “Where are you going？” I answered back without hesitation，“I am going to the garden to play.” After I got out of the kitchen, I breathed a sigh of relief.My plan had worked out fine so far.I climbed the fence and jumped onto the muddy field next to my house and started running towards the bus stop at top speed.After half an hour I was at the beach scanning the crowd for my friends, Jimmy and Bobby.Two young men were racing in the canoes (独木舟)．After a while, I saw them near a coconut (椰子) tree.I ran towards them and got into my swimming suit.For about an hour, we played volleyball happily.
Suddenly, Bobby hit the ball too hard and the ball fell into the sea.Just as Bobby was going to pick up the ball, the tide came in and carried the ball further and further away from the shore.I wanted to show off my swimming skills so I declared to help get the ball for them.
I dived into the water and started swimming at a steady pace.After swimming for about ten minutes, I became tired but when I saw that the ball was only a few feet away from me, I put in an extra burst of speed.However, just as I was going to get the ball, a very strong current swept the ball further away from me.At that moment, a string of weed (海草) tangled (缠绕) up with my feet and I could not swim properly.
I struggled to keep afloat but it was no use.“If I had listened to my parents，this would never have happened，” I thought silently.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Finally, after struggling for a minute or two, I still got pulled underwater.
When I woke up, I was in an empty room lying on a bed.
参考范文：
Finally, after struggling for a minute or two, I still got pulled underwater. I told myself I should never give up.Then I pulled the weed again with great efforts.The weed finally broke.I swam back to the surface to take a deep breath.I saw two young men in canoes, racing each other.I was exhausted and shouted for help.The two men saw me and raced towards me.By the time they reached me, I had been already unconscious.
When I woke up, I was in an empty room lying on a bed. It was not until a doctor came into the room that I realized that I was in a hospital.Jimmy and Bobby told me the two young men brought me to the shore and sent me to the hospital.After a few minutes, my parents with half angry and half worried faces walked in.My parents scolded me for running out of the house secretly but were also glad that I was not seriously injured.I will never forget that terrifying experience.Neither will I ever want to show off again.
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20Unit 2 单元质量检测(二)
(满分150分，时间120分钟)
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What is the woman eating
A．Some fruit.
B．Some chocolate.
C．Some cookies.
2．What is the man probably
A．A guide.
B．A visitor.
C．A passer-by.
3．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．At a clinic.
B．In a gym.
C．In a hotel.
4．Why does the woman ask for another beefsteak
A．She is too hungry.
B．Her first beefsteak is on the ground.
C．Her husband likes it.
5．Why did the woman get the book so late
A．The man forgot it.
B．The man's boss forgot it.
C．The woman wasn't at home.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．What kind of person is Mr.Zhang
A．Humorous.
B．Kind.
C．Generous.
7．What does the man learn from Mr.Zhang
A．Maths.
B．Historic stories.
C．Jokes.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．What product does the man plan to buy
A．A tape.
B．A radio.
C．A recorder.
9．What does the man think of the product
A．It looks good.
B．It is a well known brand.
C．It is of poor quality.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．Where are the two speakers
A．In a car.
B．In a museum.
C．In a shop.
11．Why do they go into the shopping mall
A．The exhibition is held there.
B．They'll do some shopping.
C．They're lost.
12．What is Calvin Klein
A．A businessman.
B．A designer.
C．An artist.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．What did the woman do last night
A．She learned American social customs.
B．She met some nice people.
C．She went to a cocktail party.
14．When does the cocktail party start
A．At 5：30 p．m.
B．At 6 p．m.
C．At 7：30 p．m.
15．What is the purpose of their cocktail party according to the man
A．To celebrate Christmas.
B．To follow the American custom.
C．To welcome newcomers.
16．What does the French phrase “faux pas” mean
A．Friend.
B．Social manner.
C．Mistake.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．When is the high tourist season in England
A．June and July.
B．July and August.
C．August and September.
18．When is the holiday period of state schools in England
A．From about mid?July to the end of August.
B．From mid?July to mid?August.
C．From early?July to mid?August.
19．Where do people prefer to stay for summer holidays
A．In boarding houses.
B．In rented houses.
C．In hotels.
20．What may British people refuse to do
A．Talk about their holidays.
B．Try new places to take holidays.
C．Change the times of their holidays.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Dear daughters，
Most parents tell their children, “You can be anything you want when you grow up.” I feel the same and I say this often.But I also want you to understand that realizing your dreams comes from hard work, some good luck and good timing.
Girls, here are some words of wisdom as you make your way in the world, from an entrepreneur (企业家) and from your mama.
1．Be open minded to changing your path (even several times) along the way.
In high school, I wanted to be a politician.I left my hometown and went off to college in Washington, DC.There, I discovered that I loved to support women.It taught me that I'm creative, a strong leader and great at marketing.As a result, I moved on to be the head of a national healthcare non profit.Becoming a mother while in that job opened my mind to launching a breast pump bag (储奶袋) business.Now I run a highly successful company that I started up on my own.
Figure out what you are good at and what you are passionate about.Keep an open mind; the initial path you choose may lead you into other areas.
Don't waste your money or time, but constantly change what you are doing professionally based on what you are learning about yourself.
2．Failure is critical to your success.
I won't tell you to feel good about failure.Failure can be heartbreaking.But I will tell you that every failure I've had along the way has absolutely made me better.
Failing the big math exam in high school and going to summer school was embarrassing.I eventually passed, and I've never failed an exam again.I learned from that experience to ask for help.Now, I ask for help in business all the time.
Being passed over for a significant job opportunity that I was more than qualified for because of unfair assumptions (being too young for the role) hurt me.I had a three month pity party.And then I went out and got a big job at a national organization at age 27.It's okay to get angry! Take that and turn it into positive action.
I'm proud to be a role model to you as a mom and an entrepreneur.I hope I inspire you to believe that you can be anything you want and you can have everything on your list.It will be my pleasure to watch your lives unfold before my eyes.
Love，
Your mom
21．The author wrote this letter to her daughters mainly to .
A．share her own past regrets with them
B．tell them how she has succeeded in business
C．make some suggestions for their future lives
D．encourage them to be who they want to be
22．According to the article, the author .
A．is a successful politician and entrepreneur
B．is worried about her daughters' career choices
C．is against frequently changing one's profession
D．thinks one should be willing to change his or her career path
23．From the letter we can learn the following lessons EXCEPT .
A．Kindness is rewarding
B．No sweat, no sweet
C．It's important to know yourself
D．Failure is the mother of success
B
In high school I was very shy, content to hang around with my small group of friends and to concentrate on my courses.I was quickly labeled a “brain”．I did so well that by the end of senior year I had perfect grades and enough college credits to give up an entire quarter of coursework.
But in early June of senior year, the principal called me into his office.He asked me to give a speech at graduation.I was surprised to look at him, my heart thumping.This was the reward for my hard work I murmured something and fled the office, blaming myself for staying away from physics, a subject sure to have broken up my perfect record.
I finally agreed to a compromise.I would share the honor with five other students.I agreed to introduce my friend Judy, who would then give her own, full length speech.
Graduation day soon arrived. I'd been practicing my speech for days, and I had it memorized.The first half hour of the ceremony passed in a blur, and then my moment came.My name was announced.I managed to reach the stage without falling down.I faced my classmates.My voice trembled a little, but mostly it was clear and strong.But within seconds, I was done and heading back to my seat.I accomplished something I'd never dreamed of—I spoke in front of hundreds of people.
Although I didn't realize it at the time, the successful completion of that speech gave me the confidence to take part in class at college, to give oral reports, and to eventually break free of my shyness.I never would have chosen to give a speech at graduation — or ever.But I'm glad I did.I no longer hesitate when I'm faced with the prospect of doing something I feared.I know it may very well turn out to be one of my shining moments.
24．Why was the writer called a “brain”？
A．She was the most intelligent student.
B．She was the head of her small group.
C．She was a bookworm all the time.
D．She did more coursework for good grades.
25．What can we learn from the second paragraph
A．She ruined her health by studying hard.
B．She got the reward as was expected.
C．She was grateful for giving a speech.
D．She wasn't good at physics at school.
26．How did the author feel at the beginning of the graduation speech
A．Excited. B．Moved.
C．Scared. D．Embarrassed.
27．What did the speech bring to the author at last
A．She had nothing to fear in life.
B．She won enough college credits.
C．She got rid of her sense of shyness.
D．She desired to become a speaker.
C
It is rightly said one can share any secret with a true friend.He may know your deepest fears and weaknesses and yet will never take advantage of you.However, keeping a friend's secrets to yourself and not telling the world is what makes the bond grow strong and last forever.You need to develop trust and mutual understanding before you start sharing secrets with each other.With friends, secret talks never seem to end and it can get really amusing to know what has been going on in your friend's mind.
There is a certain time in life especially from the teenage years when one starts having a personal periphery (界限) in life and parents are excluded from it.It is because there are certain things that they can't understand and we can't discuss with them.That is when friends become the best secret sharers.They are the ones to whom one reveals one's feelings and best kept secrets.
It is a general belief that only girls share secrets.But boys have their own secrets that they discuss with only closest friends.The secret talks can range from relationships, talks about fights with parents, secret activities and anything that is not supposed to be known to others! If you think secrets are limited to only teenagers, get your facts right! Secrets can be shared at any age and there is no hard and fast rule that secrets are shared only among youngsters.
Sharing secrets with a friend is not just fun, but it also helps to develop a lasting trust in one another.Sometimes, sharing secrets will tell you more about the person.You will come to know whether your friend is reliable and trustworthy and whether it is worth sharing your secrets with them.You can call it a test of friendship.
28．What is an advantage of sharing secrets with a friend
A．It helps a lot in your study.
B．It leads you to a carefree life.
C．It makes you popular with other people.
D．It contributes to a long term mutual belief.
29．What does Paragraph 2 mainly try to show
A．Parents are always the best people to share secrets with.
B．Teenagers prefer to share secrets with their friends.
C．Parents should build trust with teenagers.
D．Teenagers grow to be independent.
30．The underlined word “reveals” in Paragraph 2 can be best replaced by .
A．proves B．tells
C．gets D．holds
31．What can be learned about sharing secrets
A．It's limited to girls.
B．It follows strict rules.
C．It can happen at any age.
D．It does harm to a strong bond.
D
Parents do not owe their children a college education.If they can afford it, they can certainly send them to a good university.But they needn't feel guilty if they can't.When children grow up and want to get married, their parents do not owe them an apartment.They do not have the duty to look after their grandchildren, either.If they want to do it, it must be considered a favor, not an obligation.
Do parents owe their children anything Yes, they owe them a great deal.
One of their obligations is to give their children a personal worth.Children who are always made to feel stupid and unworthy, constantly compared with brighter brothers, sisters, or cousins will become so unsure, so afraid of failing that they won't try at all.Of course they should be properly corrected when they do wrong, but it's often better to let children learn their mistakes by themselves in time.All their parents should do is to trust them, respect them, understand them and give them chances to try and fail.They must learn to stand failure.When criticisms (批评) are really needed, they should be balanced with a smile and a kiss.That is the way children learn.
Parents owe their children a set of solid values around which to build their lives.This means teaching them to respect the rights and opinions of others; it means being respectful to elders, to teachers, and to the law.The best way to teach such values is by deed.A child who is lied to will lie.A child who sees no laughter and no love in the home will have difficulty laughing and loving.
No child asks to be born.If you bring a life into the world, you owe the child something.
32．The author thinks parents .
A．should send their children to college
B．should support their children after they get married
C．need to buy an apartment for their children
D．needn't feel guilty if they can't send their children to universities
33．What does the underlined word “obligation” in Paragraph 1 mean
A．Right. B．Promise.
C．Duty. D．Excuse.
34．According to the passage, what should parents do when children make mistakes
A．Understand them and tell them not to do that again.
B．Let them learn the mistakes by themselves in time.
C．Compare them with brighter brothers or sisters.
D．Correct their mistakes immediately.
35．What does the author mainly talk about in this passage
A．The duties of parents.
B．The best way to teach children.
C．The reason why children feel stupid and unworthy.
D．The reason why parents owe their children something.
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Love Your Parents
Even if you think that your parents are mean spirited (小心眼的) at times, loving your parents is a normal and fulfilling part of life.You love them for the fact that they created you, raised you, and are in part a source of who you are. 36 .
Tell them you love them every morning.A gentle “good morning” and “I love you” will warm a coldest heart.Remember that they brought you into this world.Without your parents, you might still wander at an unknown corner in an unknown world.
Respect them more and cherish these moments. You can use these moments to learn from them when you're off on your own.It's OK to get angry but angry actions don't help you or your parents.Act calmly, cool off, write down your feelings, or talk to a friend. 37 .
Obey their requests. It will make your attitude better and earn you more respect from them.It may seem as if you are going through hell when you don't get what you want or you have to clean the house.However, you had better remember they keep a roof over your head when it's cold, raining, snowing, or too hot.Understand that parents are human beings and make mistakes. 38 Since you can forgive your friends, why not forgive your parents
Keep company with them. Do things with your parents like watching TV, or go somewhere with them. 39 Listen to their old stories and learn from them.You will find they are your teachers in this way or another.
Some people simply may not be able to love their parents. 40 Seek help if you are being abused in anyway.Parents do not have a right to harm you.
A．Please remember parents are as important as friends.
B．Parents will in turn express their love to you.
C．Forgiveness is the key.
D．Here are some ways to love your parents.
E．There can be realistic reasons for this, family violence for example.
F．Anyway, spend as much time with them as you can.
G．After this, share your feelings with your parents.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Our family once got into a difficult situation.My father's 41 came to a stop after a serious crisis. All that my father was 42 with was some experience.At the same time，he had to be 43 for a family of four.
My father was a very hard working person and he did not lose 44 even when he was facing difficulties. 45 he was the only person that earned money in our family，he had 46 in deciding what to do at first.He didn't know 47 it was better to find a job or to start a new business，but he chose the 48 in the end.This was because he thought he had many 49 and had nothing to fear，as he had nothing to lose.He was a person 50 to follow his dreams and was not 51 of the challenges and troubles he faced.He kept approaching different companies and 52 the business was successful.
He used to tell me when you stop 53 it is then that you fail.From him I learnt that if you believe in yourself and 54 moving towards your goals，then there is nothing you cannot achieve.
Today, our business is going well.It is from him that I have learnt that when we are facing a 55 ，or are not able to realize our dreams，we don't always have to do anything special — we just need to try harder.
41．A.situation B．business
C．job D．car
42．A.left B．forgotten
C．offered D．given
43．A.famous B．concerned
C．necessary D．responsible
44．A.interest B．face
C．heart D．weight
45．A.Though B．While
C．As D．If
46．A.chance B．difficulty
C．danger D．surprise
47．A.when B．what
C．whether D．how
48．A.first B．best
C．former D．latter
49．A.possibilities B．plans
C．abilities D．wonders
50．A.eager B．worried
C．unable D．ready
51．A.tired B．proud
C．afraid D．unfair
52．A.quickly B．entirely
C．usually D．finally
53．A.talking B．considering
C．trying D．thinking
54．A.put on B．come on
C．hold on D．keep on
55．A.matter B．problem
C．duty D．doubt
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
A week ago, when I went down the stairs, my neighbor Ivy stood at her door.She asked me why I had stopped 56 (visit) her family, as they had been waiting for me to come to play with them.I didn't want to tell her the fact because my dad and mom had warned me of the danger of going into a neighbour's house.
57 (final), I decided to follow her into her house because my dad and mom were going on their business at that time.I wanted to find out the “danger” 58 my own.There were four people in her family — Ivy, her mother, her husband, and her son 59 was two years and a half 60 (young) than me.I played with her son all the afternoon and we kept laughing and shouting.I was so happy that I even forgot 61 time.Ivy invited me 62 (have) dinner with them.I just couldn't refuse her and we had a good time while having dinner.
I 63 (want) to tell my 64 (parent) of the truth that I didn't find the “danger” in our neighbour's house.Instead, what I really got were 65 (kind) and warmth from the whole family.
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，你的美国中学生朋友Peter希望成为2022年北京冬奥会志愿者，他向你写信询问冬奥会的相关情况，并求助怎样学好汉语。请你给他回信，要点如下：
1．收到来信，获悉求助；
2．冬奥盛会，京张合办；
3．学好汉语的两条建议。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Peter，
Yours，
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。
“If mum finds out that I'm going to the beach, I'll be in big trouble.” I said to myself softly in a low voice. I went downstairs slowly and tried to walk casually into the kitchen.As I was walking towards the back door, mum asked without looking up from her “dish washing”， “Where are you going？” I answered back without hesitation，“I am going to the garden to play.” After I got out of the kitchen, I breathed a sigh of relief.My plan had worked out fine so far.I climbed the fence and jumped onto the muddy field next to my house and started running towards the bus stop at top speed.After half an hour I was at the beach scanning the crowd for my friends, Jimmy and Bobby.Two young men were racing in the canoes (独木舟)．After a while, I saw them near a coconut (椰子) tree.I ran towards them and got into my swimming suit.For about an hour, we played volleyball happily.
Suddenly, Bobby hit the ball too hard and the ball fell into the sea.Just as Bobby was going to pick up the ball, the tide came in and carried the ball further and further away from the shore.I wanted to show off my swimming skills so I declared to help get the ball for them.
I dived into the water and started swimming at a steady pace.After swimming for about ten minutes, I became tired but when I saw that the ball was only a few feet away from me, I put in an extra burst of speed.However, just as I was going to get the ball, a very strong current swept the ball further away from me.At that moment, a string of weed (海草) tangled (缠绕) up with my feet and I could not swim properly.
I struggled to keep afloat but it was no use.“If I had listened to my parents，this would never have happened，” I thought silently.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Finally, after struggling for a minute or two, I still got pulled underwater.
When I woke up, I was in an empty room lying on a bed.
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