高二英语人教版（2019）选择性必修第一册单元达标测试卷 Unit 2 Looking into the Future A卷（含答案+解析）
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Unit 2 Looking into the Future
A卷
第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Smart Home Products for Living a Connected Life
What makes something a smart home product Generally, it's defined by its ability to connect to a Wi-Fi network, allowing users to interact(交流) with it from their smartphones. We've rounded up some cool, diverse offerings that you'll love to have in your home.
Nest Cam IQ
$299.00
The Nest Cam IQ is a beautifully designed home security camera that can recognize faces. It can warn you if there's a stranger in your home. The device also supports two-way communication via built-in microphones and a powerful speaker.
Logitech Harmony Elite
amazon.com
$249.99
The Logitech Harmony Elite is one of the best universal remote controls available on the market. It can control just about every piece of electronics you own in every room of your house or apartment, including TVs, streaming devices, and sound systems. It supports over 270,000 devices!
Apple HomePod
$349.00
The Apple HomePod has better audio quality than any other smart speaker available today. Available in white or space gray, the Siri-powered device also allows you to control a number of devices with your voice.
August Smart Lock Pro
amazon.com
$279.99
The August Smart Lock Pro is compatible (兼容的) with most locks. A mobile app allows you to manage access to the lock, check its usage history, and get informed when someone opens the door. You can control it and check on the state of your door with voice commands.
(1).What can the Nest Cam IQ help you do
A.Properly use your smartphone camera. B.Control electronics with your voice.
C.Check the locks of your house. D.Keep your home safe.
(2).Which device can help you operate almost all your electronic equipment remotely
A.Nest Cam IQ. B.Apple HomePod.
C.August Smart Lock Pro. D.Logitech Harmony Elite.
(3).Which column of a website is the text most probably taken from
A.Technology. B.News. C.Society. D.Education.
B
Thomas Cheatham had planned to study Latin during his time at Hebron High School in Texas. But when he learned that the school district was going to offer a Chinese class, he quickly changed his mind.
"I think Chinese would be beneficial than Latin," said Cheatham, who is now in his second year of studying the language.
He speaks Chinese to order food at Chinese restaurants and reads social media posts from his Chinese-speaking friends. While it's a difficult language to master, the high school student, who plans to study computer engineering, thinks it will be important for his career. "Chinese is a good language to know, especially with China becoming a growing power," he said.
Many experts agree that proficiency(熟练) in a language spoken by about 1.4 billion people worldwide will give American students an edge in the global economy.
"People's interest in Chinese is growing fast," said Marty Abbott, director of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. "We're seeing it in all parts of the country."
Abbott predicts that as many as 100,000 students are now studying Chinese in public and private schools, throughout the US. She said the US government had designated(指定) Chinese as an "important needs" language and provided professional development programs for teachers. "Our government wants to increase our language ability for national security and economic competitiveness," Abbott added.
At the same time, the Chinese government is spreading knowledge of the Chinese language and culture through Confucius Institutes set up in many US states. For example, the Confucius Institute at the University of Texas in Dallas has been the home of a Confucius Institute for more than 10 years. It sponsors Confucius Classrooms at 21 local public and private schools, where tens of thousands of students are learning Chinese.
1.Why did Thomas Cheatham decide to study Chinese instead of Latin
A.Chinese was easier to learn than Latin.
B.Chinese could be helpful to his future career.
C.Chinese might help him learn more about China.
D.Chinese could enable him to study computer engineering.
2.The underlined word "edge" in Paragraph 4 probably means "_____".
A.a slight advantage B.the outside pressure
C.a sharp voice D.an exciting quality
3.What can we learn from Marty Abbott's words
A.Chinese should be taught in classrooms throughout the US.
B.Those skilled at Chinese will be the most competitive in the future.
C.The US government's policy helps popularize Chinese in the US.
D.Americans learn Chinese because they worry about their national security.
4.What does the author mainly talk about in this passage
A.The rising popularity of Chinese among American students.
B.The great benefits of learning Chinese for American students.
C.The influence of China's growing power on American education.
D.The effect of Confucius Institutes on promoting Chinese in the US.
C
The idea that you can use humor, laughter, and play to make you healthier probably seems too simple to be true. However, it is really true and simple. The sense of humor, laughter and play has an important part in keeping you healthy.
Treat the blues with a sense of humor, which is closely tied to laughter. Laughter is infectious. Have you ever heard a big laugh of a young child and been able to keep yourself from smiling When laughter is shared between people, it makes them closer to each other and increases their happiness. Smiling is the beginning of laughter and a smile is also just as infectious as laughter is. You can experience something by smiling at everyone around you, and you will feel happier just by sharing a smile, even with a stranger.
Play is an important part of making sure that we stay healthy. We are often encouraged to make sure our children play, and are told of the benefits of being out playing. However, what we often forget is that it is just as important for old people to make play be part of their life as it's for children. Physical play is important for the old and it certainly helps prevent illness. While the studies are still in the early stages, the studies that have been done have shown that physical play certainly plays a part in preventing cognitive(认知的) falling.
Anyway, adding humor, laughter, and play to our life will influence us mentally, physically and socially and bring us many advantages. So we should make full use of humor, laughter and play to make our life more active, interesting and happier.
1.What does the underlined word "infectious" in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A.Playing an important role. B.Keeping people in high spirits.
C.Quickly influencing other people. D.Preventing illness from spreading.
2.What can laughter increase according to the author
A.Cognitive abilities. B.Good relationships.
C.A sense of humor. D.Happiness and trust.
3.What does the author think the old should do
A.They should have a good rest. B.They should play like children.
C.They should prevent cognitive falling. D.They should take part in physical play.
4.Which of the following would be the best title for the text
A.Humor, Laughter and Play for Health B.Always Keep Our Body Healthy
C.Have an Active and Happy Life D.Let Our Body and Mind Relax
D
Have you ever wondered what wild animals do when no one is watching
Low-cost, dependable and small modern cameras offered big help. Cameras placed in hard-to-reach places have shot everything from small desert cats to larger snow cats in the northern Rocky Mountains. Scientists have been able to document the "private" moments of wildlife with leading technology.
Grant Harris is a government biologist at the United States Fish and Wildlife Service in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In his words, "There's no doubt that these wild cameras are important tools to learn new information on wildlife." Harris said some images help scientists see the influences of climate(气候) change.
Researchers with the Wyoming Migration Initiative, or WMI, are using wild cameras along with Global Positioning System, or GPS. But WMI director Matthew Kauffman says as those devices are limited, so is the amount of information they can gather. However, cameras can be left in very wild areas for days, weeks or even months. They can provide information on how many animals are moving over a given period of time.
Putting those cameras in place requires careful planning. Wild videos can show details about animal behaviour. However, wild cameras have their problems too. Animals such as wolverines and bears sometimes attack them. Scientists do not know if the attacks are the result of anger or interest. Also, the devices have become popular tools to help hunters look for animals. Some people argue that it is unfair to use the cameras that way.
Even with such problems, wild cameras are clearly important scientific tools in researching wild animals.
1.What does the underlined word "document" in Paragraph 2 mean
A.Remind. B.Enrich. C.Produce. D.Record.
2.Which is a disadvantage of wild cameras
A.They cannot be left in the wild over a long period.
B.They cannot be placed in hard-to-reach areas.
C.They provide limited information.
D.They might be stolen by people.
3.Why do some people argue against using wild cameras
A.It is difficult to fix the cameras. B.It helps hunters find animals easily.
C.It is hard to achieve careful planning. D.It makes animals interested in the cameras.
4.What is the author's attitude towards wild cameras
A.Doubtful. B.Supporting. C.Uncertain. D.Uninterested.
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。
There are many kinds of clouds. Clouds are an important part of Earth's weather.
How Do Clouds Form
The sky can be full of water. But most of the time you can't see the water. The drops of water are too small to see. They have turned into a gas called water vapor. ①_____ The cooler air causes the water droplets to start to stick to things like bits of dust, ice or sea salt.
②_____
Clouds get their names in two ways. One way is by where they are found in the sky. Some clouds are high up in the sky. Low clouds form closer to Earth's surface. In fact, low clouds can even touch the ground. These clouds are called fog. Middle clouds are found between low and high clouds. ③_____ Cirrus clouds(卷云) are high clouds. They look like feathers. Cumulus clouds(积云) are middle clouds. These clouds look like giant cotton balls in the sky.
④_____
Most of the water in clouds is in very small droplets. The droplets are so light that they float in the air. Then they turn into larger drops. When that happens, gravity causes them to fall to Earth. We call the falling water drops "rain". When the air is colder, the water may form snowflakes instead.
Why Do Scientists Study Clouds
Clouds are important for many reasons. Rain and snow are two of those reasons. At night, clouds reflect heat and keep the ground warmer. During the day, clouds make shade that can keep us cooler. ⑤_____ Scientists use satellites in space to study clouds. Scientists also study clouds on other planets. Mars has clouds that are like the clouds on Earth. But other planets have clouds that aren't made of water.
A. What Are Clouds
B. What Causes Rain
C. What Are Some Types of Clouds
D. There are varied shapes of clouds.
E. Another way clouds are named is by their shape.
F. As the water vapor goes higher in the sky, the air gets cooler.
G. Studying clouds helps scientists better understand Earth's weather.
第二部分 语言知识运用（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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When I was young, my understanding of life was simple. This made it 1 for me to deal with the world around me. As I grew up, things seemed more 2 , which made life more challenging. Now, middle-aged, I find my 3 of the world is returning to the simple.
When I try to teach my daughter important 4 about life, I will break complicated things down into small pieces. One of those basics is 5 for yourself, and for others. I teach my daughter to 6 this. To fail feels bad, 7 , but not to have tried it feels worse, because you can't respect yourself for it. And as the saying 8 , if you don't respect yourself, no one else will.
When I was seven or eight, I played at my cousin's house with his toys. There was one in particular that I'd always wanted, and I 9 it into my pocket. But a moment later, I 10 , even at that age, that I would never enjoy playing with the toy. I would always know I had 11 that toy, and my opinion of myself would be 12 . When his mother dropped me off later that day, I shamefacedly 13 the toy and gave it back. She knew, I'm sure, what had happened, but she thanked me and never spoke of it again.
I hope to help my daughter avoid similar 14 . She first has to gain self-respect before she can start respecting others. I'm not 15 in this regard. But I try my best, and I respect others for trying their best in this changing world.
1. A. funnier B. easier C. safer D. deeper
2. A. important B. awkward C. fragile D. complex
3. A. view B. experience C. aim D. expectation
4. A. basics B. competitions C. subjects D. choices
5. A. passion B. love C. respect D. desire
6. A. forgive B. accept C. share D. try
7. A. certainly B. eventually C. personally D. potentially
8. A. runs B. goes C. writes D. follows
9. A. fetched B. arranged C. slipped D. fitted
10. A. doubted B. promised C. questioned D. sensed
11. A. detected B. stolen C. changed D. cheated
12. A. damaged B. improved C. challenged D. spread
13. A. picked out B. left aside C. pulled out D. took in
14. A. accidents B. mistakes C. results D. habits
15. A. honest B. casual C. curious D. perfect
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。
In the not-too-distant future, we ①_____(use) advanced technology for automatic control while living in smart homes. These smart homes will provide us with a more comfortable environment ②_____ (live) in. For example, the future home will use ③_____ (integrate) sensors to tell when you leave each morning, ④_____ (make) your home more energy-efficient. Your home will also learn your daily routine and preferences, ⑤_____ everything will be ready for you when you get home each evening. All controls will respond to voice ⑥_____ (command), so if you want to change your routine, you just say aloud ⑦_____ you want and the home system will obey.
The smart home could also ⑧_____ (programme) to monitor your health every day and send you a warning if there is a problem. Then it will give you relevant advice, thus ⑨_____ (potential) saving your life. Smart homes can also prevent serious damage from accidents. So, in a sense, smart homes will lead ⑩_____ us living smarter lives.
第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
假设你是李华,你在北京的美籍朋友Ben来信 跟你抱怨中文难学,他觉得学了很长时间,但进步缓慢,所以很沮丧。请你用英语给他回一封电子邮件,内容包括:
1. 表示理解并给与安慰;
2. 提出有效的建议。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.可适当添加细节,使行文连贯。
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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。续写词数应为150左右。
Mary waited anxiously for her turn in the empty dressing room. Never had she been so nervous before. This competition was of vital importance to her comeback. "If I can win today," she said to herself, "I can dance on the national stage next month." Three months ago, her left arm was seriously injured in a car accident. After the medical treatment, she began to recover slowly. She practiced over and over again in order to regain her dancing skills.
"Hi, Mary," in rushed her Mend Jessica. "How is your arm Is it going to influence your performance "
"I guess it can be tolerated for I am to win the match," said Mary with a determined look.
"Admirable! But I hear that a girl called Linda is really gifted and strong. She can be your real well-matched e on!"
After Jessica left, Mary decided to practice her most difficult spin. "If I don't try harder, I won't grasp this chance," she thought. But her arm began to hurt, making her worried. "Mary, what makes you think you have a chance tonight " she said to herself. After the pain was gone, she continued to warm up.
A slim girl hurried in and put down an equipment bag on the chair. Then, she took out her dance dress quickly and put it on skillfully. Seeing Mary, she smiled politely and said, "Hi, I'm Linda. I am the next one!" Mary nodded in reply but felt uncomfortable. "This is just my competitor. Because of her, I may lose tonight." Her mind was wandering when Linda let out a scream, "Oh, God, I can't find my music tape!" Linda searched her bag but in vain. "It may be missing on the way." With these words, she then rushed out.
Paragraph 1 :
Suddenly, Mary caught sight of a black box under the chair where Linda put her bag.________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
Hearing her name called, Mary walked on the stage with her heart beating faster and faster._______________________________________________________________________________________________________
答案以及解析
1.答案：(1)-(3)DDA
解析：(1).细节理解题。根据Nest Cam IQ部分中的The Nest Cam IQ is a beautifully designed home security camera that can recognize faces. It can warn you if there's a stranger in your home. The device also supports two-way communication via built-in microphones and a powerful speaker.可知,该设备可保障家庭安全。故选D项。
(2).细节理解题。根据Logitech Harmony Elite 部分中的It can control just about every piece of electronics you own in every room of your house or apartment, including TVs, streaming devices, and sound systems. It supports over 270,000 devices! 可知, 可远程控制家居电子设备的是Logitech Harmony Elite。故选D项。
(3).推理判断题。本文体裁为广告类应用文,主要介绍了几种智能家居产品,故可推断出文章应该来自科技方面的专栏。故选A项。
2.答案：1-4 BACA
解析：1.细节理解题。根据第三段中的"While it's a difficult language to master, the high school student, who plans to study computer engineering, thinks it will be important for his career."可知, Thomas Cheatham选择学习中文的原因是他认为中文能够对他以后的职业发展有所帮助。故选B。
2.词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句的意思可知, 中文是一门全世界约14亿人说的语言, 许多专家认为熟练掌握中文的美国学生会在全球经济中有优势, 故选项A符合题意。edge意为"(微弱的)优势"。
3.推理判断题。根据第六段中的"She said the US government had designated Chinese as an 'important needs' language and provided professional development programs for teachers."可推知, 美国政府的政策会促进中文在美国的普及, 故选C。
4.主旨大意题。纵观全文, 文章主要介绍了美国学生学习中文的热情升温的现象, 并分析了出现该现象的原因, 故选A。
3.答案：1-4 CBDA
解析：1.词义猜测题。由画线单词后面的"Have you ever heard...smiling "可知, 当你听到一个孩子大笑时你能忍住不笑吗 由此可推断出, infectious的意思是"有感染力的"。故选C。
2.推理判断题。根据第二段中的"When laughter is shared...happiness."可知, 当笑声传递开来时, 它会让彼此关系更密切, 会增加快乐, 即会使人与人之间的关系更加友好。故选B。
3. 细节理解题。由第三段中的"However, what we often forget is that it is just as important for old people to make play be part of their life as...illness."可知, 我们经常忘记玩耍对老年人和对孩子是一样重要的, 它可以帮助预防疾病, 因此作者认为老年人应该在玩耍中活动身体。故选D。
4.主旨大意题。通读全文可知, 文章就幽默、笑和玩耍对身心的影响进行阐述说明了幽默、笑和玩耍有益于健康这一主题。故选A。
4.答案：1-4 DCBB
解析：1.词义猜测题。根据画线词上文的Cameras placed in hard-to-reach places have shot everything from small desert cats to larger snow cats in the northern Rocky Mountains.可知, 这种新型摄像机能拍摄很多动物, 从沙漠中的小型猫科动物到落基山脉北部的大型雪地猫科动物。由此可推断出, 科学家们是利用这种新型摄像机"记录"野生动物的生活。故选D项。
2.细节理解题。根据第四段中的But WMI director Matthew Kauffman says as those devices are limited, so is the amount of information they can gather.可知, 这些设备是有限的, 所以它们可以收集的信息量也是有限的。由此可知, 野外摄像机的缺点是它们能够提供的信息是有限的。故选C项。
3.细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的Also, the devices have become popular tools to help hunters look for animals. Some people argue that it is unfair to use the cameras that way.可知, 有些人反对使用野外摄像机是因为它们能帮助猎人很容易地找到动物。故选B项。
4.推理判断题。根据最后一段Even with such problems, wild cameras are clearly important scientific tools in researching wild animals.可知, 作者认为即使野外摄像机存在着一些问题, 但它们显然是研究野生动物的重要科学工具。由此可推断出, 作者对野外摄像机的态度是支持的。故选B项。
5.答案：FCEBG
解析：①根据F项中的"the air gets cooler"与下文中的The cooler air相呼应可知,应选F项。
②根据文章结构可知,空处应为段落标题。根据第二段和其他段落的标题可知,段落标题应为特殊疑问句且本段在介绍云的类型,因此选C项。
③根据本段中的"Clouds get their names in two ways"和下文内容可知,空处应是另一种给云命名的方法。故选E项。
④空处应为段落标题,由于本段介绍雨的形成,因此选B。
⑤根据本段标题和上文中的"At night, clouds reflect heat and keep the ground warmer. During the day, clouds make shade that can keep us cooler"可知,G项符合语境。故选G项。
6.答案：1-5 BDAAC 6-10 DABCD 11-15 BACBD
解析：1.根据上文中的"When I was young, my understanding of life was simple"可知，这让"我"更容易与周围的世界打交道。
2.根据下文中的"which made life more challenging"可知，随着"我"的长大，事情似乎变得更加复杂。
3.现在人到中年，"我"发现"我"的世界观正在回归简单。view of the world "世界观"。
4.根据下文中的"One of those basics is 5 "可知，这里是指"我"试着教"我"女儿重要的生活基本原则，故选A。
5.根据"because you can't respect yourself for it"以及最后一段中的"She first has to gain self-respect"可知，这里指的是其中一个基本原则就是自尊。
6.根据下文中的"but not to have tried it feels worse"可知，空处指的是"我"教"我"的女儿去尝试。
7.根据语境可知，这里指当然，失败让人感觉很糟糕，但没有尝试让人感觉更糟，因为你无法为此尊重自己，故选A。
8.as the saying goes"俗话说，常言道"，是固定表达。
9.根据语境并结合常识可知，此处指"我"尤其想要这个玩具，于是悄悄地把它塞进了口袋。slip"悄悄塞，偷偷放"。
10.根据下文中的"even at that age, that I would never enjoy playing with the toy"可知，此处表示"我意识到"，所以选D。
11.根据上文中的"I 9 it into my pocket"以及下文中的"I shamefacedly 13 the toy and gave it back"可知，此处指"我"将永远记得"我"偷了那个玩具，"我"对自己的看法也会受到损害。故选B。
12.参见上题解析。故选A。
13.根据下文中的"and gave it back"并结合语境可知，这里是指"我"羞愧地把玩具掏出来并归还了。
14.此处指"我"不希望自己的女儿犯类似的错误，故选B。
15.结合语境并根据下文中的转折"But I try my best"可知，这里的意思是指在这方面"我"并不完美。in this regard意为"在这方面，在这一点上"。
7.答案： will use; to live; integrated; making; so; commands; what; be programmed; potentially; to
解析：①考查时态。根据空前的"In the not-too-distant future"和全文整体时态可知，空处应填一般将来时，表示将来会发生的动作。
②考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，"②_____(live) in"作environment的后置定语，此处是用不定式的主动形式表示被动含义。
③考查形容词。根据空后的sensors可知，空处应该用形容词修饰名词。integrated表示"各部分密切协调的，综合的"。
④考查非谓语动词。所填的词作状语,表示自然而然的结果，故应用动词-ing形式。
⑤考查连词。结合语境可知，空前的"你的家还能得知你的日常生活和喜好"和空后的"当你每天晚上回到家时，一切都将准备妥当"之间是因果关系，并且前因后果，故空处应填so。
⑥考查名词复数。结合语境可知，空处应填名词;又因为command作"指令，命令"时为可数名词，故此处应用复数形式。
⑦考查名词性从句。分析句子结构可知，"⑦_____ you want"是宾语从句，作say的宾语，表示想要说的内容，故空处应填what。
⑧考查被动语态。programme与The smart home之间是被动关系，故应用被动语态。
⑨考查副词。分析句子结构可知，此处修饰动词短语saving your life,所以填副词。
⑩考查介词。此处是lead to sb. doing sth.固定搭配，表示"使某人做某事"，其中to是介词，故填to。
8.答案：
Dear Ben,
I' m sorry that you're having trouble learning Chinese. It is no easy job and I have heard a lot about the difficulties in Chinese learning, so you are not alone. Here are some tips you may find helpful.
It would be a good idea that you could find as many chances as possible to talk with local people. It is a great way to push yourself to speak Chinese as well as practice your listening skills. Equally important is reading more. Go to the bookstore and find some Chinese storybooks suitable for you and set a time to read every day.
It takes time to learn a language. Be patient and you'll make progress.
Yours,
Li Hua
9.答案：
One possible version:
Paragraph 1:
Suddenly, Mary caught sight of a black box under the chair where Linda put her bag. She went over and then opened the box to find Linda's tape was just inside. At that time, she was in a dilemma, "This is my chance to defeat her." But on second thoughts, she changed her mind, "If I hide it, I will win the competition but I may lose something." She placed it on the chair carefully, leaving a note saying "Take it easy; we are the best." Soon, it was her turn to come on the stage.
Paragraph 2:
Hearing her name called, Mary walked on the stage with her heart beating faster and faster. She kept reminding herself, "I have been practicing for so long, and I will certainly make it." But the serious pain in her arm came again when she was performing the most difficult spin. She fell down on the stage. At that moment, Linda came back in low spirits. To her surprise and relief she saw the tape and Mary's note. With Mary's kindness and encouragement, Linda finished her performance calmly and skillfully. Finally, Mary lost the game but she believed she had won something.
Another possible version:
Paragraph 1:
Suddenly, Mary caught sight of a black box under the chair where Linda put her bag. She bent over to pick it up. "Linda's music tape!" She cried out in surprise. "It must have rolled out of her bag, while she got changed here." At this moment, an idea flashed through her mind, which rooted her to the spot. "Without her music tape, Linda will surely lose; without this real competitor, I will definitely win." The very thought of this made Mary shiver slightly. She was in a dilemma, wondering what to do next. "Do I really want to win so much " She hesitated for a second and then hurried out to give the music tape to Linda, who was extremely anxious in the corridor. Linda was so grateful to Mary, and finished her dance successfully.
Paragraph 2:
Hearing her name called, Mary walked on the stage with her heart beating faster and faster. Nervous as she was, she stepped onto the stage with a big smile. She danced skillfully to the music and completed her most difficult spin smoothly. "Good," she said to herself, "my injured arm is awesome today." As the music ended, thunderous applause filled the stadium. With the final marks announced, Mary knew she achieved her goal and tears began to well up in her eyes. (Possible ending 1) As she headed back to the dressing room, Linda came up to her cheerfully and held her hand tightly, "Congratulations! You've done an amazing performance! You win!" Mary smiled happily, "I win." (Possible ending 2) As she headed back to the dressing room, she thought about the music tape. "No one will know how close I'm really to lose," Mary said softly to herself.
A卷
第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Smart Home Products for Living a Connected Life
What makes something a smart home product Generally, it's defined by its ability to connect to a Wi-Fi network, allowing users to interact(交流) with it from their smartphones. We've rounded up some cool, diverse offerings that you'll love to have in your home.
Nest Cam IQ
$299.00
The Nest Cam IQ is a beautifully designed home security camera that can recognize faces. It can warn you if there's a stranger in your home. The device also supports two-way communication via built-in microphones and a powerful speaker.
Logitech Harmony Elite
amazon.com
$249.99
The Logitech Harmony Elite is one of the best universal remote controls available on the market. It can control just about every piece of electronics you own in every room of your house or apartment, including TVs, streaming devices, and sound systems. It supports over 270,000 devices!
Apple HomePod
$349.00
The Apple HomePod has better audio quality than any other smart speaker available today. Available in white or space gray, the Siri-powered device also allows you to control a number of devices with your voice.
August Smart Lock Pro
amazon.com
$279.99
The August Smart Lock Pro is compatible (兼容的) with most locks. A mobile app allows you to manage access to the lock, check its usage history, and get informed when someone opens the door. You can control it and check on the state of your door with voice commands.
(1).What can the Nest Cam IQ help you do
A.Properly use your smartphone camera. B.Control electronics with your voice.
C.Check the locks of your house. D.Keep your home safe.
(2).Which device can help you operate almost all your electronic equipment remotely
A.Nest Cam IQ. B.Apple HomePod.
C.August Smart Lock Pro. D.Logitech Harmony Elite.
(3).Which column of a website is the text most probably taken from
A.Technology. B.News. C.Society. D.Education.
B
Thomas Cheatham had planned to study Latin during his time at Hebron High School in Texas. But when he learned that the school district was going to offer a Chinese class, he quickly changed his mind.
"I think Chinese would be beneficial than Latin," said Cheatham, who is now in his second year of studying the language.
He speaks Chinese to order food at Chinese restaurants and reads social media posts from his Chinese-speaking friends. While it's a difficult language to master, the high school student, who plans to study computer engineering, thinks it will be important for his career. "Chinese is a good language to know, especially with China becoming a growing power," he said.
Many experts agree that proficiency(熟练) in a language spoken by about 1.4 billion people worldwide will give American students an edge in the global economy.
"People's interest in Chinese is growing fast," said Marty Abbott, director of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. "We're seeing it in all parts of the country."
Abbott predicts that as many as 100,000 students are now studying Chinese in public and private schools, throughout the US. She said the US government had designated(指定) Chinese as an "important needs" language and provided professional development programs for teachers. "Our government wants to increase our language ability for national security and economic competitiveness," Abbott added.
At the same time, the Chinese government is spreading knowledge of the Chinese language and culture through Confucius Institutes set up in many US states. For example, the Confucius Institute at the University of Texas in Dallas has been the home of a Confucius Institute for more than 10 years. It sponsors Confucius Classrooms at 21 local public and private schools, where tens of thousands of students are learning Chinese.
1.Why did Thomas Cheatham decide to study Chinese instead of Latin
A.Chinese was easier to learn than Latin.
B.Chinese could be helpful to his future career.
C.Chinese might help him learn more about China.
D.Chinese could enable him to study computer engineering.
2.The underlined word "edge" in Paragraph 4 probably means "_____".
A.a slight advantage B.the outside pressure
C.a sharp voice D.an exciting quality
3.What can we learn from Marty Abbott's words
A.Chinese should be taught in classrooms throughout the US.
B.Those skilled at Chinese will be the most competitive in the future.
C.The US government's policy helps popularize Chinese in the US.
D.Americans learn Chinese because they worry about their national security.
4.What does the author mainly talk about in this passage
A.The rising popularity of Chinese among American students.
B.The great benefits of learning Chinese for American students.
C.The influence of China's growing power on American education.
D.The effect of Confucius Institutes on promoting Chinese in the US.
C
The idea that you can use humor, laughter, and play to make you healthier probably seems too simple to be true. However, it is really true and simple. The sense of humor, laughter and play has an important part in keeping you healthy.
Treat the blues with a sense of humor, which is closely tied to laughter. Laughter is infectious. Have you ever heard a big laugh of a young child and been able to keep yourself from smiling When laughter is shared between people, it makes them closer to each other and increases their happiness. Smiling is the beginning of laughter and a smile is also just as infectious as laughter is. You can experience something by smiling at everyone around you, and you will feel happier just by sharing a smile, even with a stranger.
Play is an important part of making sure that we stay healthy. We are often encouraged to make sure our children play, and are told of the benefits of being out playing. However, what we often forget is that it is just as important for old people to make play be part of their life as it's for children. Physical play is important for the old and it certainly helps prevent illness. While the studies are still in the early stages, the studies that have been done have shown that physical play certainly plays a part in preventing cognitive(认知的) falling.
Anyway, adding humor, laughter, and play to our life will influence us mentally, physically and socially and bring us many advantages. So we should make full use of humor, laughter and play to make our life more active, interesting and happier.
1.What does the underlined word "infectious" in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A.Playing an important role. B.Keeping people in high spirits.
C.Quickly influencing other people. D.Preventing illness from spreading.
2.What can laughter increase according to the author
A.Cognitive abilities. B.Good relationships.
C.A sense of humor. D.Happiness and trust.
3.What does the author think the old should do
A.They should have a good rest. B.They should play like children.
C.They should prevent cognitive falling. D.They should take part in physical play.
4.Which of the following would be the best title for the text
A.Humor, Laughter and Play for Health B.Always Keep Our Body Healthy
C.Have an Active and Happy Life D.Let Our Body and Mind Relax
D
Have you ever wondered what wild animals do when no one is watching
Low-cost, dependable and small modern cameras offered big help. Cameras placed in hard-to-reach places have shot everything from small desert cats to larger snow cats in the northern Rocky Mountains. Scientists have been able to document the "private" moments of wildlife with leading technology.
Grant Harris is a government biologist at the United States Fish and Wildlife Service in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In his words, "There's no doubt that these wild cameras are important tools to learn new information on wildlife." Harris said some images help scientists see the influences of climate(气候) change.
Researchers with the Wyoming Migration Initiative, or WMI, are using wild cameras along with Global Positioning System, or GPS. But WMI director Matthew Kauffman says as those devices are limited, so is the amount of information they can gather. However, cameras can be left in very wild areas for days, weeks or even months. They can provide information on how many animals are moving over a given period of time.
Putting those cameras in place requires careful planning. Wild videos can show details about animal behaviour. However, wild cameras have their problems too. Animals such as wolverines and bears sometimes attack them. Scientists do not know if the attacks are the result of anger or interest. Also, the devices have become popular tools to help hunters look for animals. Some people argue that it is unfair to use the cameras that way.
Even with such problems, wild cameras are clearly important scientific tools in researching wild animals.
1.What does the underlined word "document" in Paragraph 2 mean
A.Remind. B.Enrich. C.Produce. D.Record.
2.Which is a disadvantage of wild cameras
A.They cannot be left in the wild over a long period.
B.They cannot be placed in hard-to-reach areas.
C.They provide limited information.
D.They might be stolen by people.
3.Why do some people argue against using wild cameras
A.It is difficult to fix the cameras. B.It helps hunters find animals easily.
C.It is hard to achieve careful planning. D.It makes animals interested in the cameras.
4.What is the author's attitude towards wild cameras
A.Doubtful. B.Supporting. C.Uncertain. D.Uninterested.
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。
There are many kinds of clouds. Clouds are an important part of Earth's weather.
How Do Clouds Form
The sky can be full of water. But most of the time you can't see the water. The drops of water are too small to see. They have turned into a gas called water vapor. ①_____ The cooler air causes the water droplets to start to stick to things like bits of dust, ice or sea salt.
②_____
Clouds get their names in two ways. One way is by where they are found in the sky. Some clouds are high up in the sky. Low clouds form closer to Earth's surface. In fact, low clouds can even touch the ground. These clouds are called fog. Middle clouds are found between low and high clouds. ③_____ Cirrus clouds(卷云) are high clouds. They look like feathers. Cumulus clouds(积云) are middle clouds. These clouds look like giant cotton balls in the sky.
④_____
Most of the water in clouds is in very small droplets. The droplets are so light that they float in the air. Then they turn into larger drops. When that happens, gravity causes them to fall to Earth. We call the falling water drops "rain". When the air is colder, the water may form snowflakes instead.
Why Do Scientists Study Clouds
Clouds are important for many reasons. Rain and snow are two of those reasons. At night, clouds reflect heat and keep the ground warmer. During the day, clouds make shade that can keep us cooler. ⑤_____ Scientists use satellites in space to study clouds. Scientists also study clouds on other planets. Mars has clouds that are like the clouds on Earth. But other planets have clouds that aren't made of water.
A. What Are Clouds
B. What Causes Rain
C. What Are Some Types of Clouds
D. There are varied shapes of clouds.
E. Another way clouds are named is by their shape.
F. As the water vapor goes higher in the sky, the air gets cooler.
G. Studying clouds helps scientists better understand Earth's weather.
第二部分 语言知识运用（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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When I was young, my understanding of life was simple. This made it 1 for me to deal with the world around me. As I grew up, things seemed more 2 , which made life more challenging. Now, middle-aged, I find my 3 of the world is returning to the simple.
When I try to teach my daughter important 4 about life, I will break complicated things down into small pieces. One of those basics is 5 for yourself, and for others. I teach my daughter to 6 this. To fail feels bad, 7 , but not to have tried it feels worse, because you can't respect yourself for it. And as the saying 8 , if you don't respect yourself, no one else will.
When I was seven or eight, I played at my cousin's house with his toys. There was one in particular that I'd always wanted, and I 9 it into my pocket. But a moment later, I 10 , even at that age, that I would never enjoy playing with the toy. I would always know I had 11 that toy, and my opinion of myself would be 12 . When his mother dropped me off later that day, I shamefacedly 13 the toy and gave it back. She knew, I'm sure, what had happened, but she thanked me and never spoke of it again.
I hope to help my daughter avoid similar 14 . She first has to gain self-respect before she can start respecting others. I'm not 15 in this regard. But I try my best, and I respect others for trying their best in this changing world.
1. A. funnier B. easier C. safer D. deeper
2. A. important B. awkward C. fragile D. complex
3. A. view B. experience C. aim D. expectation
4. A. basics B. competitions C. subjects D. choices
5. A. passion B. love C. respect D. desire
6. A. forgive B. accept C. share D. try
7. A. certainly B. eventually C. personally D. potentially
8. A. runs B. goes C. writes D. follows
9. A. fetched B. arranged C. slipped D. fitted
10. A. doubted B. promised C. questioned D. sensed
11. A. detected B. stolen C. changed D. cheated
12. A. damaged B. improved C. challenged D. spread
13. A. picked out B. left aside C. pulled out D. took in
14. A. accidents B. mistakes C. results D. habits
15. A. honest B. casual C. curious D. perfect
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。
In the not-too-distant future, we ①_____(use) advanced technology for automatic control while living in smart homes. These smart homes will provide us with a more comfortable environment ②_____ (live) in. For example, the future home will use ③_____ (integrate) sensors to tell when you leave each morning, ④_____ (make) your home more energy-efficient. Your home will also learn your daily routine and preferences, ⑤_____ everything will be ready for you when you get home each evening. All controls will respond to voice ⑥_____ (command), so if you want to change your routine, you just say aloud ⑦_____ you want and the home system will obey.
The smart home could also ⑧_____ (programme) to monitor your health every day and send you a warning if there is a problem. Then it will give you relevant advice, thus ⑨_____ (potential) saving your life. Smart homes can also prevent serious damage from accidents. So, in a sense, smart homes will lead ⑩_____ us living smarter lives.
第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
假设你是李华,你在北京的美籍朋友Ben来信 跟你抱怨中文难学,他觉得学了很长时间,但进步缓慢,所以很沮丧。请你用英语给他回一封电子邮件,内容包括:
1. 表示理解并给与安慰;
2. 提出有效的建议。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.可适当添加细节,使行文连贯。
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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。续写词数应为150左右。
Mary waited anxiously for her turn in the empty dressing room. Never had she been so nervous before. This competition was of vital importance to her comeback. "If I can win today," she said to herself, "I can dance on the national stage next month." Three months ago, her left arm was seriously injured in a car accident. After the medical treatment, she began to recover slowly. She practiced over and over again in order to regain her dancing skills.
"Hi, Mary," in rushed her Mend Jessica. "How is your arm Is it going to influence your performance "
"I guess it can be tolerated for I am to win the match," said Mary with a determined look.
"Admirable! But I hear that a girl called Linda is really gifted and strong. She can be your real well-matched e on!"
After Jessica left, Mary decided to practice her most difficult spin. "If I don't try harder, I won't grasp this chance," she thought. But her arm began to hurt, making her worried. "Mary, what makes you think you have a chance tonight " she said to herself. After the pain was gone, she continued to warm up.
A slim girl hurried in and put down an equipment bag on the chair. Then, she took out her dance dress quickly and put it on skillfully. Seeing Mary, she smiled politely and said, "Hi, I'm Linda. I am the next one!" Mary nodded in reply but felt uncomfortable. "This is just my competitor. Because of her, I may lose tonight." Her mind was wandering when Linda let out a scream, "Oh, God, I can't find my music tape!" Linda searched her bag but in vain. "It may be missing on the way." With these words, she then rushed out.
Paragraph 1 :
Suddenly, Mary caught sight of a black box under the chair where Linda put her bag.________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
Hearing her name called, Mary walked on the stage with her heart beating faster and faster._______________________________________________________________________________________________________
答案以及解析
1.答案：(1)-(3)DDA
解析：(1).细节理解题。根据Nest Cam IQ部分中的The Nest Cam IQ is a beautifully designed home security camera that can recognize faces. It can warn you if there's a stranger in your home. The device also supports two-way communication via built-in microphones and a powerful speaker.可知,该设备可保障家庭安全。故选D项。
(2).细节理解题。根据Logitech Harmony Elite 部分中的It can control just about every piece of electronics you own in every room of your house or apartment, including TVs, streaming devices, and sound systems. It supports over 270,000 devices! 可知, 可远程控制家居电子设备的是Logitech Harmony Elite。故选D项。
(3).推理判断题。本文体裁为广告类应用文,主要介绍了几种智能家居产品,故可推断出文章应该来自科技方面的专栏。故选A项。
2.答案：1-4 BACA
解析：1.细节理解题。根据第三段中的"While it's a difficult language to master, the high school student, who plans to study computer engineering, thinks it will be important for his career."可知, Thomas Cheatham选择学习中文的原因是他认为中文能够对他以后的职业发展有所帮助。故选B。
2.词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句的意思可知, 中文是一门全世界约14亿人说的语言, 许多专家认为熟练掌握中文的美国学生会在全球经济中有优势, 故选项A符合题意。edge意为"(微弱的)优势"。
3.推理判断题。根据第六段中的"She said the US government had designated Chinese as an 'important needs' language and provided professional development programs for teachers."可推知, 美国政府的政策会促进中文在美国的普及, 故选C。
4.主旨大意题。纵观全文, 文章主要介绍了美国学生学习中文的热情升温的现象, 并分析了出现该现象的原因, 故选A。
3.答案：1-4 CBDA
解析：1.词义猜测题。由画线单词后面的"Have you ever heard...smiling "可知, 当你听到一个孩子大笑时你能忍住不笑吗 由此可推断出, infectious的意思是"有感染力的"。故选C。
2.推理判断题。根据第二段中的"When laughter is shared...happiness."可知, 当笑声传递开来时, 它会让彼此关系更密切, 会增加快乐, 即会使人与人之间的关系更加友好。故选B。
3. 细节理解题。由第三段中的"However, what we often forget is that it is just as important for old people to make play be part of their life as...illness."可知, 我们经常忘记玩耍对老年人和对孩子是一样重要的, 它可以帮助预防疾病, 因此作者认为老年人应该在玩耍中活动身体。故选D。
4.主旨大意题。通读全文可知, 文章就幽默、笑和玩耍对身心的影响进行阐述说明了幽默、笑和玩耍有益于健康这一主题。故选A。
4.答案：1-4 DCBB
解析：1.词义猜测题。根据画线词上文的Cameras placed in hard-to-reach places have shot everything from small desert cats to larger snow cats in the northern Rocky Mountains.可知, 这种新型摄像机能拍摄很多动物, 从沙漠中的小型猫科动物到落基山脉北部的大型雪地猫科动物。由此可推断出, 科学家们是利用这种新型摄像机"记录"野生动物的生活。故选D项。
2.细节理解题。根据第四段中的But WMI director Matthew Kauffman says as those devices are limited, so is the amount of information they can gather.可知, 这些设备是有限的, 所以它们可以收集的信息量也是有限的。由此可知, 野外摄像机的缺点是它们能够提供的信息是有限的。故选C项。
3.细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的Also, the devices have become popular tools to help hunters look for animals. Some people argue that it is unfair to use the cameras that way.可知, 有些人反对使用野外摄像机是因为它们能帮助猎人很容易地找到动物。故选B项。
4.推理判断题。根据最后一段Even with such problems, wild cameras are clearly important scientific tools in researching wild animals.可知, 作者认为即使野外摄像机存在着一些问题, 但它们显然是研究野生动物的重要科学工具。由此可推断出, 作者对野外摄像机的态度是支持的。故选B项。
5.答案：FCEBG
解析：①根据F项中的"the air gets cooler"与下文中的The cooler air相呼应可知,应选F项。
②根据文章结构可知,空处应为段落标题。根据第二段和其他段落的标题可知,段落标题应为特殊疑问句且本段在介绍云的类型,因此选C项。
③根据本段中的"Clouds get their names in two ways"和下文内容可知,空处应是另一种给云命名的方法。故选E项。
④空处应为段落标题,由于本段介绍雨的形成,因此选B。
⑤根据本段标题和上文中的"At night, clouds reflect heat and keep the ground warmer. During the day, clouds make shade that can keep us cooler"可知,G项符合语境。故选G项。
6.答案：1-5 BDAAC 6-10 DABCD 11-15 BACBD
解析：1.根据上文中的"When I was young, my understanding of life was simple"可知，这让"我"更容易与周围的世界打交道。
2.根据下文中的"which made life more challenging"可知，随着"我"的长大，事情似乎变得更加复杂。
3.现在人到中年，"我"发现"我"的世界观正在回归简单。view of the world "世界观"。
4.根据下文中的"One of those basics is 5 "可知，这里是指"我"试着教"我"女儿重要的生活基本原则，故选A。
5.根据"because you can't respect yourself for it"以及最后一段中的"She first has to gain self-respect"可知，这里指的是其中一个基本原则就是自尊。
6.根据下文中的"but not to have tried it feels worse"可知，空处指的是"我"教"我"的女儿去尝试。
7.根据语境可知，这里指当然，失败让人感觉很糟糕，但没有尝试让人感觉更糟，因为你无法为此尊重自己，故选A。
8.as the saying goes"俗话说，常言道"，是固定表达。
9.根据语境并结合常识可知，此处指"我"尤其想要这个玩具，于是悄悄地把它塞进了口袋。slip"悄悄塞，偷偷放"。
10.根据下文中的"even at that age, that I would never enjoy playing with the toy"可知，此处表示"我意识到"，所以选D。
11.根据上文中的"I 9 it into my pocket"以及下文中的"I shamefacedly 13 the toy and gave it back"可知，此处指"我"将永远记得"我"偷了那个玩具，"我"对自己的看法也会受到损害。故选B。
12.参见上题解析。故选A。
13.根据下文中的"and gave it back"并结合语境可知，这里是指"我"羞愧地把玩具掏出来并归还了。
14.此处指"我"不希望自己的女儿犯类似的错误，故选B。
15.结合语境并根据下文中的转折"But I try my best"可知，这里的意思是指在这方面"我"并不完美。in this regard意为"在这方面，在这一点上"。
7.答案： will use; to live; integrated; making; so; commands; what; be programmed; potentially; to
解析：①考查时态。根据空前的"In the not-too-distant future"和全文整体时态可知，空处应填一般将来时，表示将来会发生的动作。
②考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，"②_____(live) in"作environment的后置定语，此处是用不定式的主动形式表示被动含义。
③考查形容词。根据空后的sensors可知，空处应该用形容词修饰名词。integrated表示"各部分密切协调的，综合的"。
④考查非谓语动词。所填的词作状语,表示自然而然的结果，故应用动词-ing形式。
⑤考查连词。结合语境可知，空前的"你的家还能得知你的日常生活和喜好"和空后的"当你每天晚上回到家时，一切都将准备妥当"之间是因果关系，并且前因后果，故空处应填so。
⑥考查名词复数。结合语境可知，空处应填名词;又因为command作"指令，命令"时为可数名词，故此处应用复数形式。
⑦考查名词性从句。分析句子结构可知，"⑦_____ you want"是宾语从句，作say的宾语，表示想要说的内容，故空处应填what。
⑧考查被动语态。programme与The smart home之间是被动关系，故应用被动语态。
⑨考查副词。分析句子结构可知，此处修饰动词短语saving your life,所以填副词。
⑩考查介词。此处是lead to sb. doing sth.固定搭配，表示"使某人做某事"，其中to是介词，故填to。
8.答案：
Dear Ben,
I' m sorry that you're having trouble learning Chinese. It is no easy job and I have heard a lot about the difficulties in Chinese learning, so you are not alone. Here are some tips you may find helpful.
It would be a good idea that you could find as many chances as possible to talk with local people. It is a great way to push yourself to speak Chinese as well as practice your listening skills. Equally important is reading more. Go to the bookstore and find some Chinese storybooks suitable for you and set a time to read every day.
It takes time to learn a language. Be patient and you'll make progress.
Yours,
Li Hua
9.答案：
One possible version:
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Suddenly, Mary caught sight of a black box under the chair where Linda put her bag. She went over and then opened the box to find Linda's tape was just inside. At that time, she was in a dilemma, "This is my chance to defeat her." But on second thoughts, she changed her mind, "If I hide it, I will win the competition but I may lose something." She placed it on the chair carefully, leaving a note saying "Take it easy; we are the best." Soon, it was her turn to come on the stage.
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Hearing her name called, Mary walked on the stage with her heart beating faster and faster. She kept reminding herself, "I have been practicing for so long, and I will certainly make it." But the serious pain in her arm came again when she was performing the most difficult spin. She fell down on the stage. At that moment, Linda came back in low spirits. To her surprise and relief she saw the tape and Mary's note. With Mary's kindness and encouragement, Linda finished her performance calmly and skillfully. Finally, Mary lost the game but she believed she had won something.
Another possible version:
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Suddenly, Mary caught sight of a black box under the chair where Linda put her bag. She bent over to pick it up. "Linda's music tape!" She cried out in surprise. "It must have rolled out of her bag, while she got changed here." At this moment, an idea flashed through her mind, which rooted her to the spot. "Without her music tape, Linda will surely lose; without this real competitor, I will definitely win." The very thought of this made Mary shiver slightly. She was in a dilemma, wondering what to do next. "Do I really want to win so much " She hesitated for a second and then hurried out to give the music tape to Linda, who was extremely anxious in the corridor. Linda was so grateful to Mary, and finished her dance successfully.
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Hearing her name called, Mary walked on the stage with her heart beating faster and faster. Nervous as she was, she stepped onto the stage with a big smile. She danced skillfully to the music and completed her most difficult spin smoothly. "Good," she said to herself, "my injured arm is awesome today." As the music ended, thunderous applause filled the stadium. With the final marks announced, Mary knew she achieved her goal and tears began to well up in her eyes. (Possible ending 1) As she headed back to the dressing room, Linda came up to her cheerfully and held her hand tightly, "Congratulations! You've done an amazing performance! You win!" Mary smiled happily, "I win." (Possible ending 2) As she headed back to the dressing room, she thought about the music tape. "No one will know how close I'm really to lose," Mary said softly to herself.