沈阳名校2022—2023 学年度上学期期末考试
高三(23届)英语试题
答案
听力1—5 BACAC 6—10 CABAC 11—15 BACBC 16—20 AABBC
阅读 21-23 DBC 24-27 CBAC 28-31 CDCD 32-35CADA
七选五 36-40 GBDFE
完形 41-45 BCBAB 46-50 DCCDC 51-55 BDAAD
语篇填空
56. taking 57. have been found 58. pieces 59. a 60.definitely
61. that/which 62. to explain 63. On 64. living 65.imagination
写作
第一节
Dear Tom,
I’m writing to convey my sincere apology for not being able to discuss the Chinese paintings with you at the
appointed time.
The reason why I won’t be available at that time is that I have just found I have to attend an important class
meeting that afternoon. If possible, shall we put it off until 3 p.m. next Saturday If not, please keep me informed
in advance of when it is convenient for you. By the way, I’m wondering if you’d like to see some Chinese
painting exhibitions first. I’ sure you are bound to have a general understanding of the Chinese paintings.
Please allow me to say sorry again. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
A bright idea for grandpa’s birthday came to my mind．“Why not give grandpa a surprise ” I said to myself. I
immediately got down to carrying out my plan. Luckily, I contacted all the players in the photo. To my great
delight, they were greatly touched by the plan and all agreed to join in. To make the scene real, I even managed to
find all the basketball jerseys, equipment and arrange for a similar-looking basketball court. The big day finally
came. After wheeling my grandpa to the court, we began the special game. While playing, I kept an eye on
grandpa, waiting for something deep down．
Seeing “the same players” playing there，grandpa seemed to have thought of something．Glancing at grandpa
again, I found him cheering us on just 1ike 20 years before. Sitting in the warm sunlight, he cheered and clapped,
with a bigger smile. For a while, my mind seemed to flash back to those beautiful days. Indeed, my plan
somewhat worked. I was overjoyed that I could do something to delight Grandpa, an important person in my 1ife.
I was not sure whether this birthday would stick in his mind, but one thing was certain, it’d definitely stick in
mine．
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Text 1
M: How much is your shirt
W: It was originally 100 dollars. But it is on sale for 20% off now.
M: Good, I’ll take two. One is black and the other is white.
Text 2
W: Do you remember that director
M:What does he look like
W: He is a tall, well-dressed man, about 40 years old. He looks like Clark Gable, the famous
actor. Well, he said he wanted to direct a musical in Japan.
Text 3
W: Mother’s Day is coming. What should we buy for her
M: How about the dress we saw last time
W: But we can’t afford it. Hmm, she enjoys cooking recently. Why not prepare a cookbook for
her
M: Great.Let’s go out to choose the gift right now.
Text 4
W: This is Kate. I’m sorry, but I can’t make it to our dinner tonight.
M: I see. Would you like to come in another day
W: Yes, please. The day after tomorrow — that’s Friday, will be good for me.
Text 5
W: How was your interview
M: I did have a job interview. But I made a mistake about the time and missed it. And it is
hopeless to have a second chance to get a job interview from this company.
Text 6
W: This is Emma Restaurant.
M: Hi, I would like to make a dinner reservation under the name of Conrad Jones.
W: OK.⑥How many people are there in your party
M: ⑥I’m going with my wife and my twin daughters. Oh, I nearly forget that my mother
also comes with us.
W: OK. Mr. Jones, when would you like to come
M: I need the reservation for this weekend at 8:00.
W: Sorry.⑦I can only seat you at 8:30 on Saturday, and at 7:30 on Sunday.
M:⑦Let me see. Then the Sunday night is fine.
W:⑦OK, no problem.
Text 7 (第 8题为推断题)
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M: Bessie
W: Yes
M: I’ve just done the laundry, but now I need to have a serious talk with the young man living
upstairs. The constant noise he creates really annoys me. ⑨Can you help me hang the
clothes outside to dry
W: Sure, I’m free now.
M:⑨And after that, can you mop the floor and put all of the books on the bookshelf
W: Sorry. I promised my classmate Jenny to help her with math.
M: Alright. I’ll call your mom.
W:⑩Well, she’s doing the shopping at the moment in order to do the cooking.
Text 8 (第 11题为推断题)
M: Good afternoon, ma’am. May I help you
W: Yes, I lost my handbag. I’m not sure where I lost it. I had lunch with a friend in a restaurant.
Then I took a taxi. Only when I reached home did I realize it was lost.
M: Well, what does it look like
W: It’s black and not very big. I just bought it from Franklin Mills Mall this morning.
M: What’s in it
W: About $6,000. Oh, and my passport, I think.
M: What’s your name
W: Betty White.
M: Just a moment. Is this your handbag
W: Yes, it’s mine. I’m so happy to have found my lost bag. Thank you, sir.
M: No problem. Actually a taxi driver brought it here.
W: Oh, how kind he is! I appreciate it very much.
Text 9
W: Well done, congratulations! You just won first prize in the State Basketball
Competition.
M: Thank you.
W: Daniel, how old are you
M: 17.
W: How long have you been playing basketball
M: About 10 years.
W: Why did you start to play basketball
M: My father was in the school basketball team. One day he invited his old friends to play
basketball. The match was so exciting that I was deeply attracted. Only then did I want
to learn to play basketball.
W: Great. How many times a week do you play basketball
M: I want to practice every day, but my parents say four days are enough to keep me fit. They
think I should have a colorful life. So I often go to the library to read more, and go outside to
experience something I can’t learn at school.
W: Good. Are you going to continue with your basketball
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M: Uh-huh, I want to be a professional basketball player when I’m older.
W: Thanks for answering my questions. Wish you greater success!
Text 10
W:When I was young, I thought about how to become successful quite often.
For one thing, I think the most important quality that a successful person should
develop is independence of thought. There are a lot of chances, but not many people can
realize that there are chances for them to make good use of. And you should be able to
understand what you can do best. When you choose your job, you need to keep this in
mind. Maybe you are good at sales; maybe you are good at technology; maybe you are good
at starting a new company; maybe you are good at working for a large company. You need
to think deeply to find out which one will fit you best. For another, once you have
figured out what you want to do and what you can do best, you should focus on it. Do not
change your job every year. It is not a good thing to change your job very often. Do not change
your focus, either. You should know that if you focus on something, you may be able to do it
better than most other people.
These points mentioned above may be regarded as secrets of success, and they are the
suggestions for youngsters who wish to become successful in the future.
4沈阳名校 2022—2023学年度上学期期末考试
高三(23 届)英语试题
说明：1.测试时间：120 分钟 总分 150 分
2.客观题答案涂在答题纸上，主观题答在答题纸的相应位置上。
第Ⅰ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. How much will the man pay for the two shirts
A. $80. B. $160. C. $200.
2. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A director. B. An actor. C. Amusical.
3. Where are the speakers probably going next
A. A clothing shop. B. A kitchen. C. A bookstore.
4. When was the original appointment
A. Wednesday. B. Thursday. C. Friday.
5. How does the man sound
A. Confused. B. Hopeful. C. Upset.
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。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. How many people are there in the man’s group
A. Three. B. Four. C. Five.
7. When will the man have dinner in the restaurant
A. At 7:30. B. At 8:00. C. At 8:30.
听第 7段材料，回答第 8至 10题。
8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Neighbors. B. Father and daughter. C. Classmates.
9. What does the man ask Bessie to do
A. Help with household chores.
B. Stop making noise.
C. Do some shopping.
10. Where probably is Bessie’s mother
A. At home. B. In a bookstore. C. In a supermarket.
听第 8段材料，回答第 11至 13题。
11. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a restaurant. B. In a police station. C. In a mall.
12. What does the woman say about the handbag
A. It is new in a black color.
B. It is made by Franklin Mills.
C. There is only some money in it.
13. Who found the woman’s handbag
A. A waiter. B. A policeman. C. A taxi driver.
听第 9段材料，回答第 14至 16题。
14. What does the woman most probably do
A. She’s a coach. B. She’s a reporter. C. She’s a player.
15. At what age did the man probably start to play basketball
A. 17. B. 10. C. 7.
16. Why did the man start to play basketball
A. A great basketball game interested him very much.
B. Playing it regularly could help him stay healthy.
C. His parents hoped he could become a basketball player.
听第 10段材料，回答第 17至 20题。
17. What’s the most important quality the successful people should develop
A. Thinking independently.
B. Having a strong will.
C. Being hard-working.
18. What should a person do when choosing a job
A. Apply for a well-paid one.
B. Find the most suitable one.
C. Turn to successful people.
19. How many pieces of advice does the speaker mention
A. One. B. Two. C. Three.
20. Who is the speaker probably talking to
A. Laid-off workers B. Poor people. C. Young people.
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
Four Most Incredible Stadiums in North America
Estadio Azteca
Maybe it’s not the nicest, but it is a must-visit stadiumin Mexico. Lying in the suburbs of
Santa Ursula in Mexico City, it is the stadium that hosts the national soccer game in Mexico.
When the 1970 World Cup was there, it hosted 10 matches, including the semi-final, and the final
between Brazil and Italy. Estadio Azteca is the largest stadium in Mexico, with a capacity of
87,523．
Olympic Stadium
Given that Canada doesn’t have that many professional sports teams (at least not with the
same popularity of US teams), stadiums north of the border are generally smaller and don’t quite
get the same investmentthat stadiums south of the border do. The stadium was used for the
Montreal Expos, and now is carefully used for soccer games. In fact, it’s set to host some World
Cup games in 2026, but anybody who’s been inside can tell you it’s not a stadium fit to host such a
big event.
Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden is one of the best stadiums in North America, and not just for sports,
but for concerts and other events as well. If you are traveling into New York City by train, you will
see the stadium right as you enter the city, above the train station. Before you get to your seats, the
outskirts of the stadium actually look like a high-end hotel. It won’t disappointyou.
Michigan Stadium
Would you be surprised to know that the second largest stadium in the world is a college
football stadium That’s right. Michigan Stadium, home of the University of Michigan Wolverines,
is the largest stadium in the United States and the second-largest stadium in the world. It has a
capacity of 107,601. When you see Michigan Stadium, you know you’re talking about college
football.
21．What do Estadio Azteca and Olympic Stadium have in common
A．They were built at the same time.
B．They both hosted World Cup games.
C．They don’t have modern technology.
D．They both can be used to host soccer games.
22．What can we learn about Madison Square Garden
A．It used to be a hotel.
B．It can also serve as a theater.
C．It is the best stadium in North America.
D．It will host some World Cup games in the future.
23．Which is the largest stadium in the US
A．Estadio Azteca.
B．Olympic Stadium.
C．Michigan Stadium.
D．Madison Square Garden.
B
To personal trainer Sammy Callari, 13-year-old Parker Seward is more than a client. He’s his
“little brother”. Over the past year, the pair have bonded. They play basketball together, share
meals and dance to hip-hop like no one’s watching.
The trainer was asked to work with the 13-year-old boy, who has Down syndrome (唐氏症),
because his coworker who dealt with the boy was out of town last spring. Callari had never
worked with someone with a disability before. He was anxious the first day he met Parker. But
Parker’s big smile and cheery introduction immediately put him at ease. He reminded Callari of
himself when he was a teenager. Like Parker, Callari has also faced his challenges over the years.
As a high schooler, Callari described himself as being the weak kid. When it came to sports,
he was always overlooked. His dream of playing baseball in college quickly faded away. When he
went to college, Callari turned to a new sport. His younger brother trained him to become a boxer.
Callari participated in five matches. Out of four of those fights he was the underdog, and he won
three times.” I know how it feels,” Callari said.” Society tells you that you can’t do this, you can’t
do that.” When it comes to Parker, Callari refuses to accept the word “can’t.”
The friends meet twice a week to train. They bike, box, run and work on their core with
push-ups. Parker has a short attention span, so it’s Callari’s job to keep him focused. “If Parker can
do it, if he’s having fun, even with his frustration, then people will ask, ‘Why can’t I do that ”
Callari said. “That’s the whole task right now.”
Callari recalls Parker’s mom once thanking him for taking a “chance” on her son. Callari told
her he never viewed it that way. Parker may be the student, but Callari says he’s also the one
who’s learning.
24. Why was Callari asked to train Parker
A. They shared the same interests.
B. Parkers’ parents had faith in Callari.
C. Callari took the place of his absent colleague.
D. Callari was an expert in Down syndrome.
25. What can we learn about Callari when he was in high school
A. He was good at sports.
B. He was out of condition.
C. He was looked down upon by everyone.
D. He was influenced deeply by his brother.
26. What attitude does Callari have to Parker according to the last paragraph
A. Grateful. B Sympathetic. C. Cautious. D. Critical.
27. What is the text mainly about
A. An inspiring story of a disabled boy.
B. A high schooler suffering lots of failure.
C. The friendship between a disabled boy and his personal trainer.
D. Ways of developing friendship with the boy with Down syndrome.
C
The words “caring” and “empathetic”( 共 情 的 )aren’t ones normally associated with
technology. Yearsley, an Australian enterpriser who is expert in artificial intelligence (AI), is
trying to change that.
Yearsley is the founder of Akin, a robotics startup that currently uses a tablet-based system to
help users manage the tasks related to homelife, whether that’s planning meals or reminding you
to pay your cell phone bill. Current home devices made by Google or Amazon or Apple use
predictive AI to track patterns, strengthen behaviors and manipulate (操控 ) buying decisions,
some of which, she assumes, are questionable or just unhealthy.
In contrast, the AI that she is developing will be designed to run the human home,
encouraging healthful decisions such as taking a nightly walk, refilling the fridge and supporting
social interactions like lunches or birthday celebrations with friends. “It’s the hardest AI I have
ever built for it’s a complex system.” Yearsley says.
Yearsley began developing the Akin technology in 2017, when she realized the need to better
manage the home is hugely ignored. Besides, she realized that women unequally bear the burden
of household work. A United Nations report estimates that women do 2.6 times the amount of
unpaid care and domestic work that men do, or close to 30 hours per week in the U.S. alone.
Meanwhile, Yearsley, who has a special-needs child and a relative with disability says it
makes sense to focus on the disability field because of the extra in-home needs of users and their
caregivers. “We have a lot more work load,” she says. “Are we giving time back to caregivers I
am not going to rest until I give you back 10 hours a week.”
While Yearsley pictures an army of robots someday helping with routine homemade tasks,
the first display for Akin will take time and money. Akin has received some early seed from a
handful of investors, and was recently selected as a finalist for tech giant LG Nova’s Mission for
the Future program, an annual challenge that seeks to identify businesses having potential to
improve life and lead society into the future.
28．What might the Akin’s Al system suggest according to paragraph 3
A．Consuming more drinks to enjoy yourself.
B．Staying up late working to make more money.
C．Spending more time staying with your family.
D．Purchasing products similar to what you bought.
29．Which is a contributor to the birth of Yearsley’sAl system
A．Lots of financial support from investors.
B．The uselessness of current home devices.
C．Akins’ becoming a finalist for a program.
D．Heavy burden of housewives and caregivers.
30．What can be used to describe the Akin’s AI system
A．Economical and promising. B．Stable and curious.
C．Thoughtful and innovative. D．Popular and friendly.
31．What’s the purpose of the text
A．To call on people to help the disabled.
B．To raise money for a tech giant.
C．To compare different companies’AI systems.
D．To introduce a futuristic AI system.
D
Feeling sleepy in the middle of the day There are many reasons why we get sleepy in the
afternoon. Bad lighting, a poor night’s sleep, a boring job, large (carb-heavy) lunches, and more
can all contribute to head-bobbing at your desk or falling into a light sleep during a meeting. The
best course of action would be to find the root cause of your sleep issue and fix it, but most of us
simply head for the coffee pot or the cafe. Instead of that, try climbing some stairs.
Well, now exercise researchers have discovered that walking up and down lights of stairs for
about 10 minutes actually gives you a more effective boost of energy than drinking 50 milligrams
of caffeine greedily (the average amount of caffeine found in a cup of coffee, tea, or soda).
In a study called Stair walking, the researchers enlisted 18 “physically active” college women
between the ages 18 and 23. The participants reported experiencing poor sleep, adding up to an
average of fewer than 45 hours of shuteye each week in the past few years. And they are often a
lack of available time during the workday for a dedicated exercise session.
The researchers chose stair climbing as the exercise of choice. Walking up and down the
stairs requires no specific clothing, travel time, or even a shower afterward. During the study, on
some days the participants alternated (交替 ) between taking 50-milligram caffeine pills or a
placebo. On the other days, they skipped the caffeine (real or otherwise) and climbed up and down
the stairs, at a moderate pace, for 10 minutes.
At the conclusion of the study, the researchers acknowledged that there is more research to be
done, but concluded that “a short period of low-to-moderate intensity stair walking has temporary
energizing effects that exceed a low dose of caffeine for active young women with chronic (长期
的) insufficient sleep.”
So, the next time you find yourself nodding off mid-afternoon, why not give stairs a try
32．What is the main purpose of paragraph 1
A．To describe a phenomenon.
B．To explain reasons of poor sleep.
C．To present the topic of stair climbing.
D．To remind people to drink less coffee.
33．According to the passage, college women in the research ________.
A．suffered from sleep disorder
B．were active in physical workout
C．were too busy to fall sound sleep
D．volunteered to participate in the study
34．What does the underlined word “skipped” in paragraph 4 probably mean
A．Released. B．Exchanged.
C．Became addicted to. D．Missed out on.
35．What message does the text seem to convey
A．Proper stair walking can refresh people.
B．People tend to fall asleep in mid-afternoon.
C．Amoderate intake of caffeine will be harmless.
D．Climbing stairs can entirely solve sleep issue.
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，有两个为多余选项。
Whoever wrote the song “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” must have never
experienced the holiday blues. Fortunately, psychological research suggests some effective ways
you can use to beat the holiday blues. 36 . Instead, they can help contribute to a healthy and
happy life. Here are four strategies to help you make your own happiness recipe this holiday
season.
37
At family gatherings with cousins you secretly can’t stand, you tend to put on a happy face.
Indeed, that might even seem like the most mature response— no drama, no conflict. But a 2022
study followed dozens of bus drivers, looking to see when they gave forced or honest smiles at
their passengers. The results showed when the drivers pretended to have a good mood, their actual
moods got worse, so trying to force happiness seems to have the opposite effects.
Let out sadness
The results of the bus-driver study can be explained by researchers, who find that negative
feelings like sadness or anger only increase when we try to control them.We feel bad when our
appearance contradicts how we truly feel inside. 38 .
Respond cautiously
Recently, scientists have been paying special attention to the benefits of caution. 39 . A
cautious response to a negative event reduces sadness we experience. Besides, it is associated with
less anxiety, and may even carry physiological benefits.
Enjoy a mix of emotions
Of course, the holidays will bring a mix of highs and lows, but the most important lesson to
keep in mind is that this variety of emotions might be the best thing possible for your overall well
-being. 40 . Just make sure you’re balancing them with lighter experiences. And don’t forget
to give yourself a break.
A．Relax your mind
B．Don’t force cheer
C．We tend to deny the important function emotions serve
D．As a matter of fact, we don’t like contradictory behavior
E．In other words, sadness, anger, and other difficult emotions are nothing to fear
F．When you respond cautiously to an emotional trigger, you pause rather than react at once
G．The key point is that sadness and other tough emotions are not what we should try to avoid
第三部分英语知识运用 (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。
Having worked in a bank for ten years, I determined to go beyond a nine-to-five job.
Scanning advertisements, I learned a 41 company was to hire consultants. Excited, I made a(n)
42 with a branch president. That day, it went so well that I was 43 he would hire me on the
spot. 44 ,he told me to come back for 12 more 45 with his top salespeople!
Over the next five months, every one of them 46 me from working as a consultant in
finance. The more they attacked my dream, the more determined my heart was. I, though nervous,
realized I would have to try hard till I 47 it.”
48 , the last interview with the president came. “You’ve got the job! But you must take
an exam before that and you only have one chance. You have to pass it without one point lost on
the first 49 !” he announced.
I nearly choked at the thought of changing the promising future into the unknown. However,
50 by this great challenge I had never had, I swallowed hard and said, “I’ll take it.” At last, when
the scores were displayed, I let out a loud sigh of 51 .
My experience 52 the truth of Thoreau’s words: “If one advances 53 in the direction
of his dreams and 54 to live the life he had imagined, he will encounter 55 success in
ordinary days.”
41．A．commercial B．financial C．marketing D．traveling
42．A．prediction B．arrangement C．appointment D．decision
43．A．worried B．positive C．negative D．skeptical
44．A．Instead B．Moreover C．Otherwise D．Or else
45．A．bargains B．interviews C．discussions D．debates
46．A．separated B．freed C．banned D．discouraged
47．A．find B．lose C．make D．borrow
48．A．Unfortunately B．Surprisingly C．Eventually D．Constantly
49．A．question B．point C．day D．try
50．A．entertained B．committed C．attracted D．followed
51．A．belief B．relief C．regret D．sorrow
52．A．recognized B．repeated C．conflicted D．confirmed
53．A．confidently B．aimlessly C．randomly D．lonely
54．A．attempts B．agrees C．fails D．promises
55．A．unpractical B．unlikely C．unfamiliar D．unexpected
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。
Walking in the park of Helanshan Rock Art Relics in Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui autonomous
region is like 56 (take) a wander through history. One can’t help but be amazed at the
number of artworks and carvings on the rocks at the entrance to the Helan Mountains.
Altogether, about 6,000 carvings 57 (find) in the park area since the 1970s. And in the
Helan Mountains region, more than 25,000 58 (piece) have been discovered. This enables
visitors to get 59 brief look into prehistoric art, perhaps in a trip of just one or two hours. In
other places, visitors often have to walk long distances to find such remains.
The highlight of the rock art in the Helan Mountains is 60 (definite) the human faces
carved on rocks, a feature 61 is rare in other places. The patterns of the faces are interesting
and sometimes hard 62 (explain), such as a face with one eye open and one eye shut，and
another face has sheep in the eyes. 63 the whole, these creative patterns reveal a rich
spiritual world of humans 64 (live) in the past. Through this kind of art form, we can find
out the substance of human nature: knowledge, culture, art, 65 (imagine) and religion.
第Ⅱ卷
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，你的英国朋友 Tom希望向你了解国画的相关知识，因你临时有事，需
要推迟见面时间。请给 Tom写一封邮件，说明情况，要点包括：
1.表示歉意并说明原因；2.重约见面和讨论的时间；3.推荐其先参观国画展览。
注意：
1.字数 80词左右;
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯;
3.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Tom,
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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。
As a young boy, I was carefree (无忧无虑的 ). Every vacation I looked forward to two
things—seeing my grandpa and hearing his wonderful stories. My grandpa was a very good
storyteller. He had worked various odd jobs when he was young and wove his adventures and
misadventures into fantastic tales. These wonderful tales colored my childhood.
As I grew up, I had to admit that grandpa’s stories went on a little long, even a little boring
and gradually lost their magic. However, not wanting to upset him, my brother and I would
sometimes take turns sitting in the living room, listening to grandpa tell his stories.
When my grandpa was approaching 91, he suffered from serious memory-loss. It was kind of
what doctors called dementia(痴呆), probably the earliest stage of Alzheimer’s disease. Following
the doctor’s directions, we moved him into a Sunrise Assisted Living Community, where he could
get a better care. After that, grandpa hardly came to our house.
One weekend before my grandpa’s birthday, I came to visit him. Seeing grandpa sitting in his
armchair, dull-looking, I was consumed with mixed feelings. I wheeled grandpa to the sunshine in
the courtyard, talking to him. He couldn’t express himself clearly and spoke in short bursts, but I
listened to him patiently and carefully just as I used to be a little boy.
It was then that I noticed a shadow box with some old and yellowish photos in it. I picked
one up, in which my brother, several boys in our neighborhood, and I were playing basketball with
grandpa cheering us on twenty years before. My mind flashed back to those beautiful memories.
Back then, grandpa was in good physical condition and we were all wearing basketball jerseys（运
动套衫 ), playing and laughing with abandon. I presented the photo to my grandpa, pointing at
each member and reminding him of their names. Incredibly, grandpa could speak out the name of
every player. I even caught a soft light in grandpa’s eyes and a smile on his lips.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为 150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A bright idea for grandpa’s birthday came to my mind.
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Seeing “the same players” playing there，grandpa seemed to have thought of something.
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