重庆市主城区七校2021-2022学年高二下学期期末联考
英语参考答案及评分标准
听力答案
1-5 BACAB 6-10 BCABC 11-15 ACBCA 16-20 CCBAA
阅读理解
21-23 DAD 24-27 BAAC 28-31 DDBB 32-35 BCAC
36-40 FGCBE
完形填空
41-45 BDBAC 46-50 AADBB 51-55 DCDCA
语法填空
out 57. expectation(s) 58. what 59. asked 60. themselves
Reducing 62. a 63. dramatically 64. are concerned 65. greater
书面表达
第一节 应用文写作
Dear David,
Knowing that you will travel abroad in the coming holiday, I’m pleased to recommend some tourist attractions in Canada to you.
Rather than travelling by airline all the way, I highly recommend you take the train to cross the vast land. Recognized as a tourist city of Canada, Toronto is a city you can never miss. With a long history and various tourist attractions, it attracts thousands of tourists every year. What will amaze you most is the Great Lakes, where the blue water will literally take your breath away. In addition, the art galleries and theaters are well worth visiting. Besides, the local seafood will surely be appealing to you.
I would be more than glad if you could take my suggestions into account. Wish you a pleasant and rewarding journey in Canada.
Yours,
Li Hua
读后续写
How was he supposed to turn and tell his family that he didn’t have enough money to take them to the circus The eight children have no idea of what happened, they stared at the father, with their eyes shining with expectation. His face turned pale and stood there tongue-tied. Seeing what was going on, my dad put his hand in his pocket, pulled out a $20 bill and dropped it on the ground.
My father reached down, picked up the bill, tapped the man and said, “Excuse me, sir, this fell out of your pocket.” The man knew what was going on. He certainly appreciated the help in a desperate, heartbreaking, embarrassing situation. He looked straight into my dad’s eyes, took my dad’s hand, squeezed tightly onto the $20 bill, and with his lip quivering and a tear running down his cheek, he replied, “Thank you, thank you, sir. This really means a lot to me and my family.”My father and I went back to our car and drove home. We didn’t go to the circus that night, but we didn’t go without.
听力原文
Text 1
M: Hi. Here's a bottle of wine I picked up.
W: Thanks. I really appreciate that. It goes well with the fish and chips I'm making now. And they'll be ready soon.
Text 2
W: Well, if I were you, I'd go and apologize to Mary.
M: But it was not me that started the quarrel.
Text 3
W: I'd really like to go to the concert tonight, but I don't know if I can spare the time.
M: Music always relaxes me. It might be worth it in the long run.
Text 4
M: Does anyone in your family go to the cinema often
W: My brother goes a lot. My father goes sometimes. My mother goes only once or twice a year.
Text 5
M: I think this is the most boring subject—all those things to memorize: people, places, dates!
W: Hey! But the stories are so cool! We can learn from our past mistakes.
Text 6
W: Hey, ⑥could you help me get something from the top shelf, please
M: Sure, what do you need
W: ⑥I need some paper for the printer. I'm not sure why it's all the way up there. It's usually on the bottom shelf.
M: No problem. Here you are.
W: Thanks. Have we met before I've been here for almost three years, and I don't think I've seen you around here before. ⑦I'm Betty Applegate, Mr. Wolf's assistant.
M: Nice to meet you, Ms. Applegate. ⑦I'm Miles Chaplin. I just started in the accounting department last week.
Text 7
M: Where are you going for your holiday this winter, Shirley
W: Florida.
M: Great! ⑧How long are you going to stay there
W: ⑧Seven days. Just for Christmas time.
M: Lovely! I guess you will certainly go to Disney World.
W: You are right. You have been there, haven't you
M: Yes, but just a couple of days.
W: Tell me something about it, will you
M: There are so many things to see in the park. It has five main sections. They are named Main Street, Frontier Land, Fantasy Land, Tomorrow Land and Adventure Land. The park is often called “Magic Kingdom”.
W: It must be an unforgettable experience for you.
M: ⑨That's true, especially the Magic Mountain. I'm sure you will enjoy your visit, too.
W: Thank you. I believe so.
Text 8
W: Hello! Is that Philip Wheatley This is Lisa from Dr. Morgan's office. I'm calling to remind you that you have an appointment for a physical exam on Tuesday at 10:00 am.
M: Oh, thank you for calling. I completely forgot, and now I'm afraid I can't make it. I'm sorry. Can I reschedule the exam
W: Sure. We have openings at 8:00 on Wednesday morning or 4:00 on Friday afternoon. Which time is convenient for you
M: Let me see. I'll have meetings all day on Wednesday. So please put me down for Friday at 4:00 pm. I promise I won't forget.
W: OK. 4:00 on Friday afternoon. See you then.
Text 9
M: Vivian, are you ready
W: Yes, I'm ready. But I really don't want to eat at Aunt Wang's.
M: Why Don't you like her food I think she is a good cook.
W: I like her food. She makes good fried chicken, corn, and hot biscuits with honey.
M: Then why don't you want to eat there
W: I just don't like Aunt Wang. She always asks us to sit and be quiet at the table. I'd rather go to grandma's. She makes such nice food every time we go there and she lets us talk and laugh at the table. I feel comfortable there.
M: Aunt Wang doesn't think it's a good habit to talk and run around when you are eating. But don't you miss Lily and Flora They'll be there.
W: Great. We can talk, I mean, after supper. Will Charles come, too
M: No. He has to play in a basketball game tonight.
W: What a pity!
M: He'll come next week.
W: What Do we have to eat at Aunt Wang's again next week Oh, no.
Text 10
W: Who doesn't love sitting beside a cosy fire on a cold winter's night Who doesn't love to watch flames curling up a chimney Fire is one of man's greatest friends, but also one of his greatest enemies. Many big fires are caused by carelessness. A lighted cigarette thrown out of a car or train window or a broken bottle lying on dry grass can start a fire. Sometimes, though, a fire can start on its own. Wet hay can begin burning by itself. This is how it happens: the hay starts to rot and begins to give off heat which is trapped inside it. Finally, it bursts into flames. That's why farmers cut and store their hay when it's dry.
Fires have destroyed whole cities. In the 17th century, a small fire which began in a baker's shop burnt down nearly every building in London. Moscow was set on fire during the war against Napoleon. This fire continued burning for seven days. And, of course, in 64 AD Rome burned! Even today, in spite of modern fire-fighting methods, fire causes millions of pounds' worth of damage each year, both in our cities and in the countryside. It has been wisely said that fire is a good servant but a bad master.
评分标准（参考）
应用文写作
3分一个档。五档13-15分：要点齐全，内容完整，有较复杂的结构或较高级的词汇，有效地使用语句间的连接成分。四档10-12分：漏掉一两个次重点，内容较完整，语法结构或词汇方面应用基本准确，应用简单的语句间的连接成分。后面的档次根据要点，内容，衔接，语言这几方面酌情给分。
第二节 读后续写
5分一个档。五档21-25分：情节合情合理，内容篇章完整，语言表达自然，丰富。四档16-20分：情节较合情合理，内容篇章较完整，语言表达正确，清楚。差别主要在语言表达，基本逻辑能读懂11-15分，基本能猜懂6-10分，读不懂1-5分。重庆市主城区七校2021-2022学年高二下学期期末联考
英语试题
考试说明：1.考试时间120分钟
2.试卷总分150分
3.试卷页数 10 页
第一卷
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. Where are the speakers probably
A. At a restaurant. B. At the woman’s house. C. At a supermarket.
2. What does the man mean
A. He won’t say sorry to Mary.
B. He didn’t quarrel with Mary.
C. He will go to see Mary.
3. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Go for a run.
B. Study in the library.
C. Attend the concert.
4. Who goes to the cinema most often in the woman’s family
A. Her brother. B. Her father. C. Her mother.
5. What subject are the speakers probably talking about
A. Physics. B. History. C. Art.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题， 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，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。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Where is the paper for the printer
A. On the bottom shelf. B. On the top shelf. C. On the floor.
7. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Salesman and customer.
B. Boss and assistant.
C. Colleagues.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How long will the woman stay in Florida
A. A week. B. A couple of months. C. One year.
9. What did the man enjoy most in Disney World
A. Fantasy Land.
B. The Magic Mountain.
C. Adventure Land.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why does Lisa call the man
A. To make an appointment.
B. To tell him about a conference.
C. To remind him of a medical checkup.
11. At what time is Mr. Morgan available on Wednesday
A. 8:00 am. B. 10:00 am. C. 4:00 pm.
12. When will the man meet Mr. Morgan
A. On Tuesday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Friday.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What does Vivian dislike about Aunt Wang
A. Her food. B. Her rules. C. Her bad habits.
14. How does Vivian feel about eating at grandma’s
A. Nervous. B. Unhappy. C. Relaxed.
15. Who will have a basketball game tonight
A. Charles. B. Flora. C. Lily.
16. What will Charles do next week
A. Hold a party. B. Visit Vivian. C. Eat at Aunt Wang’s.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the first cause of fires mentioned
A. Wars. B. Terrorism. C. Carelessness.
18. What does the speaker say about wet hay
A. It is easy to store.
B. It is more likely to start fires.
C. It gives off harmful gases.
19. When did the big fire happen in London
A. In the 1600s. B. In the 1700s. C. In the 1800s.
20. Which city burned in 64 AD
A. Rome. B. Moscow. C. Munich.
第二部分 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、D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
A
Unusual Things that Famous People Did
Leonardo Da Vinci And His Sleep Schedule
Da Vinci was a painter, an engineer, a writer, a sculptor, an inventor, an architect, a pioneer in exploring human anatomy, an eager animal lover and possibly one of the most famous vegetarians who ever lived. It seems that there’s nothing that this man did not do. Yet there was, it was sleeping. He wasn’t a fan of it and after conducting careful research and building up his knowledge, he started following the multiphase sleep cycle. To put it in other words, Da Vinci’s sleep would consist of several short naps every 24 hours. Being The Renaissance man is not so easy.
Leo Tolstoy And His Shoes
The giant of the Russian literature, Lev Tolstoy not only wrote historically accurate books, but he himself became of historical importance while still being alive. Despite coming from the highest layers of society, Tolstoy eventually started questioning the moral of society that he lived in and started following his own path. He became a vegetarian, started following a vigorous daily routine and denounced the looks of a rich man. He started wearing peasant clothes and shoes, which, despite not being too skilled, were made by himself.
Ludwig Van Beethoven And The 60 Coffee Beans
Ludwig van Beethoven did write the glorious “Symphony No. 9”, which is now the anthem of European Union, while being already deaf, but, of course, that’s just the tip of the iceberg of his input into musical history. Yet stellar results require astronomic discipline. Each morning Beethoven counted by hand 60 coffee beans from which he would make his perfect cup of coffee. Also, in order to restart his creative muscles after writing too much music, he would pour cold water on his head.
When did Leonardo Da Vinci sleep
A. He stayed up late everyday.
B. He followed strict sleep cycle.
C. He went to sleep every twenty-fourth hour.
D. He had a rest from time to time every twenty-four hours.
22. What did Leonardo Da Vinci and Leo Tolstoy have in common
They didn’t eat any meat or fish.
They were both dressed in their own style.
They were both the giant of the European literature.
They were both the experts in historical exploration.
23. How did Ludwig Van Beethoven get his creative inspiration
He would avoid showering.
He would count 60 coffee beans.
He would stay astronomic discipline.
He would pour cold water on his head.
B
Harry looked at the black alleyway. If only it would move, then he’d know whether it was just a stray cat or — something else. “Lumos,” Harry muttered, and a light appeared at the end of his wand(魔杖). He held it high over his head, and the pebble-dashed walls of number two suddenly sparkled; the garage door shone, and between them Harry saw, quite distinctly, the giant outline of something very big, with wide, gleaming eyes.
Harry stepped backward. His legs hit his trunk and he tripped. His wand flew out of his hand as he cast out an arm to break his fall, and he landed, hard, in the gutter(阴沟) — There was a deafening BANG, and Harry threw up his hands to shield his eyes against a sudden blinding light — With a yell, he rolled back onto the pavement, just in time. A second later, a gigantic pair of wheels and headlights screamed to a stop exactly where Harry had just been lying. They belonged, as Harry saw when he raised his head, to a triple-decker(三层), violently purple bus, which had appeared out of thin air. Gold lettering over the windshield spelled The Knight Bus.
For a second, Harry wondered if he had been knocked silly by his fall. Then a conductor in a purple uniform leapt out of the bus and began to speak loudly to the night.
“Welcome to the Knight Bus, emergency transport for the isolated witch or wizard(巫师). Just stick out your wand hand, step on board, and we can take you anywhere you want to go. My name is Stan Shunpike, and I will be your conductor this eve —”
The conductor stopped suddenly. He had just caught sight of Harry, who was still sitting on the ground. Harry grabbed his wand again and struggled to his feet.
What did Harry see with the light of his ward
A stray cat or something else.
The big outline of something with wide, gleaming eyes.
Something unknown on the pebble-dashed walls shining.
The outer edge of something behind the garage door sparkle.
Where did The Knight Bus stop
A. In the gutter. B. On the pavement.
C. At the black alleyway. D. Behind the garage door.
26. Why did Harry wonder if he had been knocked silly
A. The bus appeared out of nowhere.
B. The bus looked strange in the lonely night.
C. The bus was with a triple-decker and in violently purple.
D. The bus appeared exactly where Harry had just been lying.
27. How can Harry take The Knight Bus
A. Unfold his hand and buy bus ticket.
B. Grab his ward and struggle to his feet.
C. Stretch out his ward and get on the bus.
D. Being an isolated wizard and find the emergency transport.
C
Today, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues in the US, affecting 30% of adults. In 2021, a survey of 8,000 children led Oxford University Press named anxiety as the Word of the Year. “It’s the word on everyone’s lip, the challenge of the moment,” Dr. Tracy Dennis Tiwary says, a professor of psychology, immersed in research — evaluating which mental health treatment worked and why.
The idea that anxiety is something to manage or eradicate, a habit to be broken, is wrong and actually doing us harm. It’s literally a recipe for more anxiety. This is central message in Dennis Tiwary’s new book, Future Tense. She concludes that the problem isn’t anxiety itself, but our belief about it and our attempts to avoid it, which are not only destined to fail, but make us weaker and more fragile. It’s a vicious cycle.
To help reframe anxiety as an ally not an enemy, Dennis takes a deep dive into the emotion itself. Anxiety is different to fear, which is the certainty that something bad is happening to you. Anxiety is about uncertainty; it’s the feeling that something bad could happen, but might not. Unlike fear, anxiety contains hope. Anxiety can focus the mind, drive you to revise harder, to see a doctor, to seek new pathways towards your chosen career.
Anxiety helps us forge forwards with creative solutions, but there are times when there is little we can do to address a future uncertainty. Dennis suggests many ways of coping with it. Connecting with friends and family is a soothing first step. Cultivating things that immerse you in the present moment is also helpful. Our emotional systems are like immune systems. If it isn’t exposed to germs, it remains weak. It’s only by feeling our anxiety, listening and acting on it that we cope better next time.
What is a common misunderstanding of anxiety
Anxiety is wrong and doing us harm.
Anxiety is the challenge of the moment.
Anxiety is difficult to change, as a habit.
Anxiety is something to manage or eradicate.
What does the underlined word “vicious” mean in paragraph 2
Cruel. B. Complex. C. Difficult. D. Severe.
How does the author mainly develop the last but one paragraph
By giving an example. B. By making a comparison.
C. By making a definition. D. By making a suggestion.
31. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. How to Cope with Anxiety.
B. Anxiety can be Good for You.
C. Anxiety — the Word of the Year.
D. Dennis Tiwary’s New Book — Future Tense.
D
What does it take to contain two of the biggest companies on the planet South Korean politicians and Dutch dating apps, apparently. They seem to be succeeding where America’s federal government has failed: to force changes to the way Apple and Google run their app stores.
The app stores are big businesses, with combined sales last year of $133bn, three times the total five years earlier. Apple and Google take a cut of up to 30%, which began in Apple’s iTunes music store and was copied to its iPhone app store, launched in 2008. As people came to use their phones for gaming, streaming and much else, it evolved into a tax on digital activity. Sign up to a service like Disney+ on your phone and Apple or Google get a cut of your subscription(订阅) for ever. Apps have had to use the tech’s own payment systems, and could not tell users about other ways to sign up.
Last summer South Korea banned app stores from forcing developers to use a particular payment system. In December Dutch regulators made a similar ruling against Apple, after a complaint by developers of dating apps. On March 23rd the trend went global.
A bigger threat comes from the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), approved in draft form on March 24th. The DMA, which is on track to come into force next year, would force mobile platforms to allow third-party app stores and “sideloading”(旁加载) of apps directly from the web — something Google permits but Apple does not. Offenders face fines of up to 20% of worldwide revenue and bans on acquisitions(收购).
Apple’s boss, Tim Cook, has warned that sideloading would “destroy the security of the iPhone”. That is a bit much: Apple allows sideloading on its desktop computers without damage. But Apple’s much bigger share of the mobile market could make the iPhone a juicier target for malware(恶意软件). And the company trades heavily on privacy and security.
32. How can Apple and Google manage their app stores
A. Get users’ subscription for free.
B. Take a 30% cut of subscription.
C. Let apps use third-party payment systems.
D. Tell users to sign up services on their app stores.
33. What will the DMA allow the app stores do in the text
A. To approve in draft.
B. To advertise other ways to sign up.
C. To permit third-party app stores and sideloading.
D. To face fine of up to 20% of worldwide revenue.
34. Which word best describes the Apple’s attitude to sideloading on mobile platform
A. Unfavorable. B. Tolerant.
C. Skeptical. D. Indifferent.
35. What’s the main idea of the text
A. Sideloading is safe on desktop computers and iPhone.
B. The app stores’ payment systems are about to change.
C. Apple and Google’s profits are threatened by laws and lawsuits.
D. South Korean politicians and Dutch dating apps changes Apple and Google.
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。
Resilience is the ability to bounce back from difficult times in life. Resilience emerges from the lessons and skills we learn as we grow up and face our difficulties, whatever they may be. Why is resilience important Because if you are resilient, you will be able to face, overcome and even be strengthened by the challenges and problems in your life. 36 There are many ways to boost your resilience — read on to learn more about what characteristics resilient people share.
Choose your attitude
Most of the time, you don’t get to choose the obstacles and difficulties that life puts in your path, but it’s good to remember that you get to choose your attitude toward adversity. 37 Even if you don’t have all the answers and even if the solution to your problems isn’t obvious, you can choose to believe that things will work out. You can tell yourself that your problems are manageable. 38
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When a resilient person faces adversity, they’re likely to avoid making things worse by jumping to extremes. Resilient people tell themselves that their troubles won’t last forever. They don’t see every bump in the road as a catastrophe; they understand that things can’t be perfect and they have realistic anticipation of themselves and what they can achieve.
Humor
You might have heard that “laughter is the best medicine.” And really, if you are able to laugh at yourself and laugh with others, you will lighten your load and lighten up! Laughter and humor are wonderful ways to connect to others. 40 Laughter is also good for your body — it changes your body’s response to stress.
A. Don’t give in.
B. Keep it in perspective.
C. You can choose to see yourself as a fighter, not a victim.
D. A resilient person would avoid feeling sorry for themselves.
E. They help release the feeling of stress that adversity causes you.
F. Resilience doesn’t solve all of our problems, but it will help you cope, adjust and stay on your feet.
G. During hard times, it’s helpful to think about something positive and imagine a positive outcome.
第三部分 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。
In the back of my closet, there is a small cardboard chest that has followed me to every one of my new addresses. Until now, the only 41 contents in it are three wrapped 42 marked in my mother’s tidy handwriting: “Engagement”, “Wedding” and “First Baby”.
When I was three, my mother learned that she had advanced breast cancer. When I was seven, she had begun 43 a gift box for me. Inside, she packed presents and letters for the 44 of my life she was going to be missing — driver’s license, graduation, and every birthday until the age of 30.
My mother died ten days before our 45 birthday. That morning, when I turned 12 and she would have turned 49, I woke up early and opened the package 46 “12th Birthday”. A white card curling around the present 47 : “I always 48 a birthstone ring when I was a little girl. Your Granny finally bought me one and I loved it more than I can say. I hope you like it, too.” I put on the ring and 49 her writing with my fingertip.
On the morning of my high school graduation, a 50 of pearls appeared as I opened the wrapped present. Her note read: “There seemed to be a 51 in my family that when girls graduated from high school, they received pearls.” I wore the pearls that afternoon as I took the stage to accept my diploma.
Year after year, my mother 52 forward in time to meet me. When I was a child, opening the next package felt like a treasure 53 . As I grew older, her message met me like guideposts in a dark forest. If her words couldn’t point the way, at least they offered the 54 of knowing that someone had been there before and that I have been 55 , wildly loved.
A. following B. remaining C. entire D. full
A. plastics B. products C. pieces D. presents
A. working B. preparing C. writing D. receiving
A. milestones B. majors C. purposes D. centers
A. individual B. usual C. shared D. national
A. marked B. celebrated C. created D. made
A. read B. sounded C. found D. signed
A. called for B. stood for C. paid for D. longed for
A. tackled B. traced C. revealed D. confirmed
A. list B. string C. matter D. variety
A. member B. problem C. impression D. tradition
A. put B. looked C. traveled D. stepped
A. house B. box C.map D. hunt
A. property B. sorrow C.comfort D. value
A. deeply B. temporarily C. unfortunately D. simply
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。
Citizens are alarmed by the climate crisis. However, most believe that they have already done more to preserve the planet than anyone else, and few are willing to make significant lifestyle changes, an international survey carried 56 in ten countries has found.
The survey contained a double lessons for governments, who have, first, to measure up to people’s 57 (expect), and also have to persuade people of 58 the solutions are.
The survey found that 62% of the respondents saw the climate crisis as the main environmental challenge. However, when 59 (ask) to rate their individual action against others’, people generally saw 60 (they) as much more committed to the environment than others in their local community.
Measures that are likely to affect their own lifestyles, however, were viewed by respondents as significantly less important. 61 (reduce) people’s energy consumption was seen as 62 priority by only 32%. Favoring public transport over cars (25%) and 63 (dramatic) changing our agricultural model (24%) were similarly unpopular.
“Citizens 64 (concern) with the state of the planet, but these findings raise doubts about their level of commitment to preserving it,” the study said. “Rather than translating into a 65 (great) willingness, citizens are particularly focused on their negative assessment of governments’ efforts.”
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，目前正在加拿大研学，你的好友David计划假期到加拿大旅游，发邮件向你征求旅游的建议。请你给他回复一封邮件，内容包括：
旅游信息（出行方式 transport；旅游地点Toronto, Vancouver, Ottawa）；
当地特色（景点、美食等）；
表达祝愿。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear David,
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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。
The Circus
Once, when I was a teenager, my father and I were standing in line to buy tickets for the circus. My family weren’t well off at that time, we can only come to see it once a year. Finally, there was only one family between us and the ticket counter.
This family made a big impression on me. There were eight children, all probably under the age of 12. You could tell they didn’t have a lot of money.
Their clothes were not expensive, but they were clean. The children were well-behaved, all of them standing in line, two-by-two behind their parents, holding hands. They were excitedly discussing about the clowns, elephants, and other acts they would see that night.
One could sense they had never been to the circus before. It promised to be a highlight of their young lives. The father and mother were at the head of the pack, standing proud as could be. The mother was holding her husband’s hand, looking up at him as if to say, “You’re my knight in shining armor.” He was smiling in pride, looking back at her as if to reply, “You got that right.”
The ticket lady asked the father how many tickets he wanted. He proudly responded, “Please let me buy eight children’s tickets and two adult tickets so I can take my family to the circus.”
The ticket lady quoted the price. The man’s wife let go of his hand, her head dropped, and his lip began to quiver（颤抖）. The father leaned a little closer and asked, “How much did you say ”
The ticket lady again quoted the price. That price immediately threw him into low spirits.
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How was he supposed to turn and tell his family that he didn’t have enough money to take them to the circus _____________________________________________________________
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My father reached down, picked up the bill, tapped the man and said, “Excuse me, sir, this fell out of your pocket.”_________________________________________________________
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