新疆兵团地州学校2023-2024学年高二上学期期末联考英语试题（含答案）

兵团地州学校2023—2024学年第一学期期末联考
高二英语试卷
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第一部分 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
The National Football Museum has the world’s largest public collection of football objects and archives (档案), which is known as the Football Heritage Collection. In 2013 it was recognised as an official Designated Collection by Arts Council England and described as “of outstanding importance and value”. There are currently over 40,000 items within the collection, which continues to grow as we acquire new objects to preserve and help us share stories about football. Below provides a brief summary of the individual collections that contribute to the Football Heritage Collection.
The FIFA—Langton Collection
The finest single collection of football in the world was collected by Harry Langton, a London journalist with a passion for the game. The vast collection includes artwork, toys and games and playing equipment, and also houses a number of objects relating to women’s football.
The Football League Collection
This collection reflects all aspects of the history and development of the world’s oldestprofessional league, founded in 1888. Handbooks, attendance records, programmes and a large range of books provide an invaluable research tool for the museum.
The People’s Collection
This rich and developing collection features objects donated to us by members of thepublic, footballers(and their families) and other people related to the game. The 6,000-strong collection features all kinds of items.
Bolton Wanderers and Preston North End Collections
The official collection from Preston North End contains over 1,000 objects and celebratesone of the most famous clubs in the history of the game, and the team that play at the oldest football league ground in the world.
1. What do we know about the Football Heritage Collection
A. It was originally founded in 2013. B. It has no more than 40,000 objects.
C. It is a collection of football items. D. It helps us share basketball stories.
2. Which collection display s objects about women’s football
A. The People’s Collection.
B. Bolton Wanderers and Preston North End Collections.
C. The Football L eague Collection.
D. The FIFA—Langton Collection.
3. Where is the text probably from
A. A research paper. B. A museum guide.
C. A campus poster. D. A film review.
B
Orla Walsh was not exactly an example of good health. Back in 2014, the 25-year-old then was fully occupied with her work and graduate study in Dublin, mostly eating on the go. “I was feeding on quick, easy food like sandwiches,” she said. “I stayed up a lot and the gym was a foreign concept for me for I did not work out at all.”
That changed the following year when Walsh needed a convenient, reliable and budget-friendly way to get to and from class. “Driving was expensive, and public transportation in the Irish capital left much to be desired,” she said. She turned instead to cycling.
At first, Walsh was doubtful. “I didn’t want to wear the same suits like other riders because it looked strange for me,” she joked. But as soon as she gave it a go, she was spellbound. The six miles she had to cover on her commute (上下班往返) each way didn’t seem like so much. “I can’t believe how quick and easy that was,” Walsh said. “The more I cycled, the easier it got, and I started getting faster. I think what I enjoyed the most was the freedom the bike gave me.”
In early 2016, she took the next step and joined a local cycling club, where she took part in long group rides. But something incredible was happening at the same time. As her weekly mileage (里程数) increased, her unhealthy habits fell by the wayside. She cleaned up her diet and cut back on burning the midnight oil. “I gradually got rid of that bad habit after joining in training,” she said.
Then, thanks to the encouragement of other club members, she tried open road racing. At first, she was overwhelmed by the competition, getting dropped by other members on every climb. Yet she kept pushing and viewing the failures as learning experience. “I was enjoying the challenges and was more confident,” she said.
4. Which of the following can best describe Walsh’s lifestyle in 2014
A. Simple. B. Decent. C. Unhealthy. D. Fashionable.
5. What made Walsh turn to cycling
A. Her curiosity about cycling. B. Her wish to break bad habits.
C. Club members’ encouragement. D. Poor means of transportation.
6. What does the underlined word “spellbound” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Fascinated. B. Bored. C. Threatened. D. Embarrassed.
7. How did cycling benefit Walsh
A. By inspiring her to realize her dream.
B. B y teaching her to brave challenges.
C. By encouraging her to be competitive.
D. By pushing her to connect with others.
C
Landscape architect Kotchakorn Voraakhom has designed a new green roof on the Rangsit Campus of Thammasat University, about 25 miles north of central Bangkok, Thailand. Her imaginative work challenges the common thinking that urbanization has a negative impact on the planet, whether flooding, excess (过度的) energy use, disrupted (扰乱) biodiversity or the heat island effect.
The 236,806-square-foot structure, which opened in December 2019, includes a floodwater management system and Asia’s largest rooftop organic farm. It combines modern landscape architecture with traditional agricultural knowledge, creating a green and friendly environment.
The green roof, containing an H-shaped landscape, looks like a futuristic hill with a brick building beneath it. The hill features a complex pattern of zigzagging terraces (之字形梯田)of planted beds, leading all the way down to the bottom. When rainwater hits the roof, it flows down the zigzags while being absorbed by the soil in the beds. The excess water is directed into four storage ponds—with a capacity of up to 3 million gallons. The process slows down the flow speed of rainwater runoff compared to a normal concrete rooftop. This keeps the area from flooding during heavy rains.
The roof’s terraces are filled with organically grown crops, including a drought tolerant variety of rice, many local vegetables and herbs. The farm can supply the canteens on campus with a large amount of rice, herbs and vegetables a year. The food waste is composted (把……制成堆肥) to fertilize the farm, and water from the storage ponds is used to water plants, creating an entirely localized and circular system.
The farm serves as an outdoor classroom and a source of local jobs, too. Farmers offer workshops on sustainable agriculture and nutrition as part of the university’s sustainability curriculum. “Students and community members are invited to participate in seasonal seeding, harvesting, and so on,” says Voraakhom. “The urban farm is training a new generation of organic farmers with real-world skills. It also promotes a sense of community.”
8. What can we say about Voraakhom’s work
A. It’s short-lived. B. It’s creative.
C. It’s demanding. D. It’s time-consuming.
9. Why is the rooftop designed to be zigzag
A. To store more water.
B. To slow the speed of water flow.
C. To plant diverse vegetables.
D. To make it look more attractive than other buildings.
10. What can be inferred about the farm from paragraph 4
A. It uses food as fertilizer. B. It improves students’ lifestyle.
C. It benefits the environment. D. It produces vegetables and fruits.
11. What does the author want to show by mentioning the outdoor classroom
A. Students can learn hands-on knowledge on the farm.
B. Farmers working on the farm can become professors.
C. The farm prevents government from offering people jobs.
D. The farm harms the relationship between university and community.
D
We all love butterflies. Their beautiful wings attract us, and their presence lights up our garden. Well, that’s our view of butterflies, but have you ever wondered what plants think of them
The butterflies’ eggs lie on the underside of the leaves. The eggs themselves don’t damage plants. However, upon coming into contact with the eggs, the plants become oversensitive. It means that once a plant recognizes a pest, it will cause death in the contacted plant part. When these dead leaves or partial leaf parts break away from the plant, the eggs on them fall off. Along with the hypersensitivity response, plants also produce something special, which can attract animals to eat the eggs, thus preventing damage in the future.
After the baby butterflies come out of their eggs, the caterpillar (毛虫) stage begins. Most caterpillars feed on the leaves of the plants, damaging some of the plants in your garden. Incredibly, they are major plant pests that bring about major losses to farmers. The next stage is pupa (蛹). The caterpillars begin their change into an adult. They don’t depend on the energy that the leaves provide. Finally, they become adult butterflies that have wings and move from one plant to the other. They feed on sweet liquid produced by flowers.
While on their search for food, the butterflies carry pollen (花粉) on their body. They are key pollinators that place pollen from one flower to another in ecosystem. Plants that have flowers will create some special features to draw these pollinators’ attention. Certain plants have flowers giving off smells that can charm butterflies when they are looking for a mate. Some plants even have flat flowers to assist butterflies when landing.
Butterflies aid in pollination during their final adult stage. Thus, they change into beneficial insects to plants. This change makes butterflies an important friend of plants, despite being a hated enemy in previous life cycle stages!
12. How does a plant respond to butterflies’ eggs
A. It tries to get rid of them.
B. It tries to appeal to them.
C. It grows a little better with them.
D. It protects them from being eaten.
13. When do butterflies cause the greatest damage to agriculture
A. In the period of egg-laying. B. In the period of caterpillar.
C. In the period of pupa. D. In the period of adult.
14. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 4
A. Describe the process of pollination.
B. Stress the importance of pollination.
C. Explore how adult butterflies develop.
D. Show how flowers attract butterflies.
15. What can be the best title for the text
A. Why do flowers need butterflies’ pollination
B. How do plants defend themselves from pests
C. Are butterflies beneficial or harmful to plants
D. Are butterflies’ life cycles similar to the plants’
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
We all feel lonely at some point, but long-term social loneliness can damage our mental and physical health. “Loneliness is a signal that you need human connection,” says Dr. Jeremy Nobel. 16 .
Know yourself
It’s easier to connect with people if you have shared the same ideas or experiences, so start paying attention to what’s on your mind. 17 . If you know what’s meaningful for you, it may lead you to an activity or creative idea that connects you to people.
Make something
When someone says make something, you can immediately say, “Well, I’m not Picasso. I don’t know how to do a fancy painting.” And, of course, you’re not! But the opportunities for creative expression are endless. You can plant a garden or try a dance move. 18 .
Take a risk by having conversations
Share something about yourself. It doesn’t have to be the biggest or darkest part of your life, but just something you think other people might find interesting and convincing. 19 , putting yourself out there requires a bit of risk, and it’s another important step to real connection.
20
Whether it’s volunteering for a cause you believe in or just for fun, try to find others who share your interests. And if you follow your natural curiosities, you may find something new. Share your thoughts and feelings in creative ways with other people who have that interest.
A. Other people’s loneliness matters too
B. Find a group that matches your interests
C. Since you have shared some of your secrets
D. Here are some good tips to make connection
E. Even if you’re nervous about being judged or refused
F. Knowing yourself can be the first step to bond with others
G. Making something can express your thoughts and feelings to others
第二部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Several years ago, I was teaching students when Charley entered into the classroom. What 21 me most was that he was in rags (衣衫褴褛). Other children in the classroom stared at Charley 22 as they had never before seen such clothes. When asked to 23 himself, he told us he was from a distant village and usually helped parents do housework.
One afternoon, we had a game, and Charley made a perfect start. Next was Bruce’s turn. Bruce was the least 24 and athletic child in the history of our class. After Bruce’s second failure, Charley came up and spoke quietly to the 25 Bruce, “Forget them. I believe you can 26 it next time.”
By the semester’s end, we had all admired Charley for his 27 . He taught us how to 28 a tough math question, how to 29 rip e fruit from raw fruit before that first bite, and how to treat others, even Bruce, who never called me “Miss”.
That afternoon before winter vacation, Charley walked to my desk and bent close to my ear, “My 30 boxes came out last night. I’m leaving here and moving to another place with my parents tomorrow. I’ll miss you.”
As I grasped the 31 , my eyes were filled with tears. Then, as I 32 my calmness, Charley broke the 33 silence by pulling something from a box, saying, “It’s for you. I have prepared it especially for you, you’re a(n) 34 example of hardworking teachers, I show great respect for you.”
It was a dry leaf, the most valuable 35 that I had had.
21. A. encouraged B. impressed C. touched D. pleased
22. A. naturally B. gradually C. worriedly D. curiously
23. A. teach B. comfort C. introduce D. adjust
24. A. active B. rude C. important D. educated
25. A. lucky B. discouraged C. reliable D. fashionable
26. A. stretch B. ignore C. remember D. make
27. A. knowledge B. housework C. fortune D. information
28. A. give up B. work out C. subscribe to D. hand in
29. A. limit B. keep C. distinguish D. protect
30. A. shopping B. drawing C. measuring D. packing
31. A. news B. chance C. gesture D. direction
32. A. replaced B. resisted C. regained D. repaired
33. A. precious B. awkward C. foolish D. academic
34. A. intelligent B. professional C. experienced D. outstanding
35. A. gift B. lesson C. moment D. suggestion
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。
Chengdu is regarded by many as one of the happiest cities in China, as well as the home of pandas. It 36 (become) the first Asian city to be identified as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy in 2010.
Chengdu is a place where it seems to blur (难以区分) the boundaries between past and future. Its ancient temples, traditional alleys and historic architecture open a window into ancient China, 37 (take) you into a world of past impressive beauty. But what is really surprising is its focus on the future. Transforming into a center of technology, innovation and development, this city has 38 (ambition) plans to become a science city in southwest China.
Chengdu is not only rich in history and modernity, but also in flavor. This city is known 39 its spic y food, with bold flavors and centuries-old cooking traditions coming together to offer dining experiences 40 will delight all the senses. Chengdu’s most popular food, such as tongue-numbing mapo tofu and hotpot, is 41 feast for the palate (味觉). Hotpot works like this. A heat source 42 (place) on the dining table keeps a pot of soup stock simmering (煨), and a variety of Chinese foodstuffs and 43 (ingredient) are served beside the pot for the diners to put into the hot stock.
All this richness that Chengdu has to offer led to its selection as the host city for the 31stFISU World University Games. The athletic event was an opportunity not only 44 (show) Chengdu’s sporting spirit, world-class infrastructure, 45 (warm) and organizational skill, but also to promote friendship and cross-cultural understanding.
第三部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华，你校正在开展主题为“Healthy Eating”的健康周活动。请你写篇短文向校英文报投稿，内容包括：
1.活动目的；
2.开展方式；
3.你的看法。
注意：
1.写作词数应为 80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Healthy Eating
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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。
Paul’s old clock was supposed to wake him up at six in the morning of August tenth, but, unfortunately, the hour hand stopped in the early hours again. Instead, Paul was awoken by the noisy breakfast-table talk of the Stephen brothers next door.
“Now, I’ve won the National Poetry Creative Award!” The older brother shouted loudly. “You have to do the housework for the coming whole week!”
“Okay,” the younger responded unwillingly.
Paul rushed down the stairs of his apartment to the news kiosk (报刊亭) by the street in his pajamas. Among the crowd of the seven o’clock Los Angeles, he was unique, in a funny manner, like a clown escaped from a circus group. Despite that, he caught the eyes of nobody. He threw a few coins into the glass jar and then grabbed the newspaper from the old kiosk owner. His behavior didn’t frighten the old woman--he was the most loyal customer of her store for the past few years.
Paul liked to invent something, and he was fond of literature and had been dreaming of becoming an editor. He skimmed through the annual nomination (提名) on the front page of the newspaper, the brightness in his eyes turned less bright as he moved down the list of names, which eventually faded when he reached the end. He lifted his sight from the newspaper and started staring at the kiosk owner dully (无精打采地), an expression similar to that when he arrived. The old woman sighed—she was so accustomed to this lifeless look on his face but had prayed to see something new every August.
“Bad luck”, with this, Paul slid away rapidly. When approaching the corner of the street, he narrowly knocked down an old gentleman, the kiosk owner’s husband, Arthur, who once was a chief editor of a local famous magazine and now he was retired.
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。
After hearing what his wife said about Paul, Arthur decided to give him a hand.
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One morning of next year’s August, with the magazine he had edited in hand, Paul stood beside the news kiosk nervously to sell it.
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兵团地州学校 2023—2024学年第一学期期末联考
高二英语试卷参考答案
阅读：
1-3 CDB
A 篇：本文是应用文，介绍了 National Football Museum中的足球遗产收藏。
1. C【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段第一句可知， National Football Museum拥有世界上最大的足球物品和档案的公共收藏，被称为足球遗产收藏。
2. D【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段可知， The FIFA—Langton Collection收藏了许多与女子足球有关的物品。
3. B【解析】推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文介绍了 National Football Museum 中的足球遗产收藏，故本文可能出自一则博物馆指南。
4-7 CDAB
B篇：本文是记叙文。Orla Walsh之前过着不健康的生活，但自从她开始骑行后，她的生活发生了很大的变化。
4. C【解析】推理判断题。根据第一段最后两句可知， Orla Walsh 在她二十五岁的时候，由于忙碌，经常吃快餐，熬夜，还不锻炼。
5. D【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段最后两句可知，开车很贵，并且爱尔兰的公共交通也不尽如人意。于是， Orl a Walsh 选择骑行。
6. A 【解析】词义推测题。根据第三段第三、四句可知， Orla Walsh 一尝试骑行就被其深深吸引住了。她上下班往返的路程似乎并不那么漫长了。由此可知， spellbound意为“着迷的”。
7. B【解析】推理判断题。根据最后一段可知， Orla Walsh 每次骑行爬坡时都被其他成员甩开，但她继续努力，将失败视为学习经验。由此可知，骑行教会了她勇敢面对困难。
8-11 BBCA
C篇：本文是说明文。泰国景观设计师 Kotchakorn Voraakhom 设计并建造了一个绿色屋顶。
8. B【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段和第二段可知，这个绿色屋顶既环保又节省能源，对人们认为城市化会对地球产生负面影响的观念形成了冲击，因此她的作品是具有开创性的。
9. B【解析】推理判断题。根据第三段可知，屋顶设计成之字形可以增加雨水的吸收量，避免过多的水流下去，从而减小洪水对它的影响。
10. C【解析】推理判断题。根据第四段可知，这是一个绿色农场，对环境是有益的。
11. A 【解析】细节理解题。根据最后一段第二句可知，屋顶的农场也是一个户外教室，学生可以在此动手学习。
12-15 ABDC
D篇：本文是说明文。文章介绍了蝴蝶在成长的过程中对植物造成的不同影响。
12. A 【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段第四、五句可知，植物一旦识别出害虫，就会让接触到害虫部分的区域死亡。当这些枯叶或部分叶片脱离植物时，上面的虫卵就会脱落。
13. B 【解析】细节理解题。根据第三段第二、三句可知，进入到毛毛虫阶段后，它们以植物叶片为食，这会损害植物，也会给农民带来重大的损失。
14. D 【解析】推理判断题。根据第四段最后三句可知，开花的植物会呈现出一些特征来吸引这些传粉昆虫(蝴蝶)的注意。在蝴蝶寻找配偶时，某些植物的花朵散发出的气味可以迷惑它们。有些植物的花朵甚至是扁平的，可以帮助蝴蝶着陆。由此可知，第四段主要介绍了花朵是如何吸引蝴蝶的。
15. C 【解析】主旨大意题。文章介绍了蝴蝶在成长的过程中对植物造成的不同影响。
16-20 DFGEB
七选五：本文是说明文，介绍了克服孤独并与其他人产生联系的四种方法。
16. D 【解析】D项“有一些建立联系的好方法”引出下文的四点建议，符合语境。
17. F 【解析】根据下文“如果你知道什么对你来说有意义或有趣，它可能会引导你进行一项活动或产生创造性的想法，这会让你与别人产生联系”可知，F 项“了解自己是与他人建立联系的第一步”符合语境。
18. G 【解析】根据上文“你可以在花园里种点东西或尝试一个舞蹈动作”可知，G 项“做一些可以向别人表达你的想法和感受的事情”符合语境。
19. E 【解析】根据下文“把自己的秘密说出来需要冒一点风险，而这是建立真正联系的第一步”可知，E项“即使你害怕被批评或被拒绝”符合语境。
20. B 【解析】该段介绍了寻找有共同兴趣的人，B项符合语境。
21-25 BDCAB 26-30 DABCD 31-35 ACBDA
完形填空：本文是记叙文，讲述了我开始接触到学生 Charley， 后来 Charley的表现让我大为赞赏以及他将搬到另一个城市前给我礼物的故事。
21. B 【解析】考查动词。给我印象最深的是 Charley衣衫褴褛。
22. D【解析】考查副词。教室里的其他孩子都好奇地盯着Charley看，因为他们从来没有见过这样的衣服。
23. C【解析】考查动词。Charley被要求做自我介绍。
24. A 【解析】考查形容词。Bruce 是我们班历史上最不健壮、最不爱运动的孩子。
25. B【解析】考查形容词。在 Bruce 第二次失败后， Charley走上前来，轻声地安慰泄气的Bruce。
26. D 【解析】考查动词。Charley告诉Bruce:“忘记它们，我相信下次你能做到的。”
27. A 【解析】考查名词。到学期结束时，我们都钦佩Charley的博学。
28. B 【解析】考查动词短语。如何解答一道困难的数学题。
29. C 【解析】考查动词。如何在吃第一口水果之前把成熟的水果和生的水果区分开来。
30. D 【解析】考查名词。我们装包裹的箱子昨晚送来了。
31. A 【解析】考查名词。当我听到这个消息时，我的眼睛里充满了泪水。
32. C 【解析】考查动词。然后，我重新平静下来。
33. B【解析】考查形容词。Charley从盒子里拿出一样东西，打破了尴尬的沉默。
34. D 【解析】考查形容词。Charley说：“这是给你的。我特别为你准备的，你是勤奋教师的杰出典范，我非常尊敬你。”
35. A 【解析】考查名词。它是一片干的树叶，也是我得到的最有价值的礼物。
36. became 37. taking 38. ambitious 39. for 40. that/which
41. a 42. placed 43. ingredients 44. to show 45. warmth
语法填空：
36. became 【解析】考查时态。此句中事件发生的时间是过去，故用一般过去时。
37. taking 【解析】考查非谓语动词。本句已经有谓语动词，故此处用非谓语动词。主句的主语和 take之间是主动关系，故用现在分词形式表主动。
38. ambitious 【解析】考查词性转换。用形容词修饰名词 plans。
39. for 【解析】考查介词。be known for…意为“因……而出名”。
40. that/which 【解析】考查定语从句。此处是定语从句，先行词在从句中作主语，故用 that 或which。
41. a 【解析】考查冠词。此处表示泛指，表示“一场味觉的盛宴”。
42. placed 【解析】考查非谓语动词。place 与句子主语之间是被动关系，故用过去分词形式表被动。
43. ingredients 【解析】考查名词单复数。根据该句中的 a variety of 可知，此处用该名词的复数形式。
44. to show 【解析】考查非谓语动词。opportunity to do sth 意为“做某事的机会”。
45. warmth【解析】考查词性转换。此处与下文的 skill 是并列关系，故此处用该词的名词形式。
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写作：
第一节：
参考范文：
Healthy Eating
With growing concerns about health and nutrition, our school is delighted to launch a campaign about healthy eating, whose aim is to raise awareness about the importance of nutritious food and encourage students to develop good eating habits.
During the campaign, various activities are being organized. Interactive workshops are being held to educate students about the benefits of healthy eating and the consequences of poor dietary choices. Experts share practical tips on selecting balanced meals and incorporating fruits, vegetables and whole grains into daily diets.
Personally, I believe that adopting a health y eating lifestyle is crucial for our overall well-being. It not only improves our physical health but also enhances our concentration and boosts our immune system. By participating in this campaign, we can instill healthy habits that will benefit us in the long run.
第二节：
参考范文：
After hearing what his wife said about Paul, Arthur decided to give him a hand. Then he turned and rushed to keep up with Paul. Although being out of breath, Arthur explained what he wanted to do to Paul and encouraged him to continue to persist. Paul accepted his help. With Arthur’s valuable advice and great support, Paul became confident and edited his own magazine for teens, named Super Inventor, which encouraged teens to make full use of their imagination and potential to make contribution to society.
One morning of next year’s August, with the magazine he had edited in hand, Paul stood beside the news kiosk nervously to sell it. “You just need that tiny bit of patience,” the kiosk owner comforted him. Together with the help of Arthur, Paul made great effort to introduce his magazine to the passers-by. Shortly after, many people were attracted by the beautiful cover of Paul’s magazine and crowed around. Within two hours, all his magazines were sold out. Paul said thanks again and again to Arthur, “It is your persistence and abilities that matter a lot.” Arthur patted Paul on his shoulder.