连云港市 2023-2024 学年第二学期期末考试
高一英语参考答案
第一部分 听力（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分, 满分 30 分）
1-5 BABAC 6-10 CACBB 11-15 CCCBC 16-20 CBABC
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分 50 分）
21-23 DAB 24-27 CCCB 28-31 DBDA 32-35 AACC
36-40 AGFBD
第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分 35 分）
第一节 （共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
41-45 BCABA 46-50 DBACB 51-55 DACBD
第二节 （共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）
56. has earned 57. an 58. most expensive 59. discovering 60. as
61. to win 62. cultural 63. discussion(s) 64. entirely 65. who/that
第三节 （共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）
66. hit 67. damage 68. severe 69. In reaction to 70. clear
71. safe and sound 72. access 73. failed 74. anxiously 75. died away
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 35 分）
第一节 （满分 15 分）
76. One possible version:
Dear Peter,
I am glad that you are interested in Chinese scientists. My favorite one is Tu
Youyou, the winner of the Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovering qinghaosu.
Tu Youyou devoted her life to finding the cure for malaria. Behind her success
were numerous failures and setbacks, but never did she give in. Her unbeatable spirit
inspires me a lot and encourages me to study harder so as to realize my dream.
Who is your favorite scientist Please share with me.
(80 words) Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 （满分 20 分）
77. One possible version:
Sumiko found a quiet place and planted the shabby plant carefully. Now, she had
her own secret garden. She tended her plant every morning before breakfast and every
evening while her mother prepared supper. “You are my beautiful little plant,” she
would sing softly, as she weeded and watered the little plant. “Someday, you will
bloom prettier than any flower at the festival.” Time spent with the little plant made
Sumiko’s long days tending vegetables bearable. Each time Sumiko visited her little
plant, it looked greener and taller.
On festival morning, Sumiko jumped with joy upon seeing her little plant
flowering. It was the most beautiful rainbow chrysanthemum Sumiko had ever seen.
Mrs. Higaki, who was passing by, was incredibly amazed to see the blooming flower.
“Now you know the secret of flowers ” Sumiko smiled. She was glad her hard work
finally paid off. Luckily, Sumiko’s rainbow chrysanthemum won first prize at the
festival. She used the prize money to buy her mum a nice present and starter plants for
her own flower garden. (150 words)
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听力原文
(Text 1)
W: Oh, no! The schedule just changed again, Tony. Now it says the next bus to
Arlington won’t be here for another 30 minutes.
M: We can’t wait that long. Oh, there’s a subway station nearby. It’s within walking
distance.
(Text 2)
W: Hi Alex, how was the tennis competition
M: I didn’t play very well—I went to bed really late the night before.
W: It’s horrible playing when you don’t have enough energy. Also it’s really important
to have plenty to eat and drink before a competition.
(Text 3)
W: Tell me about the yoga class.
M: OK. It starts at 6 o’clock and ends at 7:00. The instructor always makes healthy
juice for everyone in the evening after class, so I plan to stick around a bit longer.
Maybe until around 7: 15.
(Text 4)
M: Have you read the new novel by Emily Johnson
W: Yeah. I heard that the story is so popular that they are making a film out of it.
M: So, who do you think would be the best actor for Edward’s role
(Text 5)
M: How are you getting on with your new neighbors
W: Luckily they don’t make too much noise. And they always smile and say hello.
But what bothers me is the mess they’ve left outside.
(Text 6)
M: I just finished my course of History 101 this term, and I’m trying to get rid of the
books. Are you interested
W: I’m not really interested in those books. Why don’t you try to sell them back to the
bookstore
M: I tried, and they would only give me $20, but I paid $60 more when I first bought
them. I’d like to get at least $40.
W: Why don’t you put up some advertisements in the history building Maybe
someone will call you and buy them.
M: Good idea. I’ll try it.
(Text 7)
W: Ugh ... Patrick, I can’t get this phone to work. Can you help me
M: Sure. Are you trying to make a call
W: Yes. I just got it and I can’t get the thing to work.
M: Let me see. OK. You turn it on.
W: I didn’t turn it on
M: No. See. You wait for the screen to light up. Then you enter the phone number and
touch it here, right here. Got it
W: OK ... I’ve got it. Ha! It’s ringing. Hi, baby, it’s me. Listen, I’m going to be a little
late. I’m still at work in the office, OK I’ll be back by about six...
(Text 8)
W: Luke, have you bought a present for Karen yet It’s her birthday party on Saturday,
isn’t it
M: Yes, but I still don’t know what to get her. Jim’s bought her the watch she wanted,
and I can’t think of anything else.
W: She always loves to wear a necklace. Do you want me to come shopping with you
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tomorrow I could help you choose one. Or you could get her a book—she likes
reading.
M: That’s a bit boring. I like your first idea. I’ll pick you up at ten o’clock tomorrow!
W: OK. See you then.
M: See you.
(Text 9)
M: What are you reading
W: A biography of Mark Twain.
M: Oh. I’ve read his books: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. It’s quite interesting and
adventurous.
W: Yeah. But this book I’m reading is kind of boring. It tells you some facts about
Mark Twain, though.
M: Oh, tell me something about him.
W: You know when Mark Twain was four, his family moved to Hannibal, a port town
on the Mississippi River that gave him the idea for the fictional town in The
Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
M: Oh. really Anything else
W: In 1847, when Twain was 1l, his father died, The next year, he began to learn
printing. When he was 18, he worked as a printer in New York City. Then on a voyage
to New Orleans, steamboat pilot Horace inspired Twain to become a pilot. Twain
thought it rewarding to be a pilot and he studied 2,000 miles of the Mississippi for
more than two years before he received his steamboat pilot license in 1859. This
occupation gave him his pen name, Mark Twain, from “mark twain", the cry for a
measured river depth.
M: Oh, he himself really had a life of adventures.
(Text 10)
M: I’m sorry I’m late, Cindy.
W: That’s all right, Joe. My house isn’t that easy to find. But you know, you wouldn’t
have gotten lost if you had a “smart” car.
M: A smart car What’s that
W: I just read a magazine article about some technology that can make a car smart.
That’s something like a GPS with a map display and a voice. You just enter the
address where you want to go, and the voice tells you how to get there, street by
street.
M: Hey, that’s just like my brother. He never gets lost, and he’s always telling me the
best route. So what else will smart cars be able to do
W: Well, the article said that they’ll be equipped with warning systems that will warn
drivers if they’re getting too close to other cars with an alarm signal, and they’ll even
put on the brakes if the drivers don’t.
M: It seemed to be reported on TV, too. Tell me, Cindy, will these cars be smart
enough to fill themselves up with gas
W: Not that I know of. Why do you ask
M: Well, I’m late not because I got lost—I’m late because I ran out of gas on the way
over here.
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英语试题
(试题满分 150分, 考试时间120分钟)
第一部分 听力(共20小题；每小题1.5分，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 might the speakers go to Arlington at last
A. On foot. B. By subway. C. By bus.
2. Why didn't the man do well in the competition
A. He was tired. B. He was thirsty. C. He was hungry.
3. How long does the yoga class last
A. Half an hour. B. One hour. C. One and a quarter.
4. What is Emily Johnson
A. A writer. B. A film director. C. An actor.
5. What does the woman think of her new neighbors
A. They are noisy. B. They are unfriendly. C. They are untidy.
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 much did the man pay for the books
A.$20. B.$40. C.$80.
7. What will the man probably do
A. Put up some advertisements.
B. Sell the books to the bookstore.
C. Take the course of History 101.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What does the woman want the man to do
A. Lend her his phone.
B. Help her with her work.
C. Teach her to use the phone.
9. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Co-workers. C. Salesman and customer.
听第8段材料, 回答第 10至 12题。
10. How might Karen feel about Jim's present
A. Bored. B. Satisfied. C. Surprised.
11. What will the man give Karen
A. A watch. B. A book. C. A necklace.
12. What will the woman do tomorrow
A. Pick up the man.
B. Attend Karen's party.
C. Go shopping with the man.
听第9段材料，回答第13 至16题。
13. What is the woman's opinion on Mark Twain's biography
A. It's interesting. B. It's difficult. C. It's boring.
14. Which place inspired the fictional town in Mark Twain's book
A. New Orleans. B. Hannibal. C. New York City.
15. When did Mark Twain start to work
A. At the age of 11. B. At the age of 12. C. At the age of 18.
16. What happened to Mark Twain in 1859
A. He met Horace.
B. He left his hometown.
C. He became a steamboat pilot.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Where did the woman get her information about “smart” cars
A. From a TV program.
B. From a magazine article.
C. From a newspaper report.
18. What is the purpose of the voice on “smart” cars
A. To give directions.
B. To explain traffic rules.
C. To warn the driver of dangers.
19. What does the man say about his brother
A. He owns a “smart” car.
B. He has a good sense of direction.
C. He knows the way to the woman's house.
20. Why was the man late to the woman's house
A. He got lost.
B. He met with an accident.
C. He stopped for gas halfway.
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
New Contest: Dream Robot Design
No one is quite sure how the future of robotics and AI will develop. So, now is the time to imagine how our future robots will look and work. In words or pictures, design or describe your dream robot. What does it look like, and what can it do Does it have anything to say Send us your paintings, stories, or descriptions.
CONTEST RULES
1. Your contest entry(参赛作品) must be your very own original work. Ideas and words should not be copied.
2. Be sure to include your name, age, and full address on your entry.
3. Only one entry per person, please.
4. If you want your work returned, attach a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
5. All entries must be signed by a parent, saying that this is your own work and no help was given and granting permission to publish.
6. Your entry must be received by July 1,2024.
7. Send entries to Muse Contest, 1 East Erie Street, Suite 525, PMB4136,Chicago,IL60611orbyemailtomuse@.Ifenteringadigital photo, please send at 300 dpi.
Entries will be judged according to originality and creativity by a group of robotics experts and creative artists. Winners will receive prizes, including Muse subscriptions (订阅) and robot-themed gifts. Winners will also be shown in Muse, inspiring others to dream big about the future of robotics.
Submit(提交) your dream robot now!
21. What requirement must an entry meet
A. It must be a group work. B. It must be a digital photo.
C. It must be sent in August. D. It must be signed by a parent.
22. What might the winners get
A. A chance to appear in Muse. B. Paintings from the artists.
C. A chance to travel in Chicago. D. Instruction from robotics experts.
23. Who might this text be intended for
A. Interested editors. B. Creative students.
C. Professional engineers. D. Experienced judges.
B
Dream Xi’an is so close to London Tower that Anne Boleyn could possibly have passed by for her last supper. Opening Dream Xi’an near one of London’s busiest tourist attractions is a bold(大胆的) move. It is a great location with lots of tourists, but maybe not the sort who'd rush, as their first option, to a spot selling pig's ear and beef.
One of Dream Xi’an’s unmissable dishes is their bi ang bi ang noodles. Once eaten, biang biang noodles become a compulsion(冲动). Imagine fat, slithery (滑溜的) udo noodles, but much bigger and flatter—wider than a child’s belt—served in long unbroken stretches.
If anyone in the UK can start your journey into Shaanxi cooking, it is chef/owner Guirong Wei, of Master Wei and Xi’an Impression, in central and north London. I have yet to leave any of Wei's places not joyfully covered with sweet, hot, vinegary sauces.
Here at Dream Xi’an there are at least 12 bi ang bi ang and liangpi dishes. Fans of Wei’s other restaurants will notice classics here too, such as the cumin beef burger and Xi’an hand-shredded chicken. New dishes here include paomo soup, a recipe dating back to the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period.
Dream Xi'an is really rather stylish: a large room in dark wood with Chinese-style decoration. The staff are kind, happy and helpful. Here I am often cared for like a child, with regularly refilled pots of jasmine tea and offers of rice cakes with brown sugar sauce.
I challenge you to find a nicer way to spend a couple of hours in this area; in fact, Dream Xi’an is the perfect place to calm down after learning about the bloody history of London Tower in an afternoon.
24. Why is opening Dream Xi'an near London Tower a bold move
A. Anne Boleyn once had supper there.
B. Local people dislike pig's ear and beef.
C. London Tower is more attractive to tourists.
D. Biang bi ang noodles are wider than expected.
25. What do we know about Guirong Wei
A. He showed tourists around Shaanxi.
B. He invented dishes like paomo soup.
C. He opened several restaurants in London.
D. He served liangpi without vinegary sauces.
26. What is paragraph 5 mainly about
A. History of Dream Xi’an. B. Opinions on the decoration style.
C. Impression of Dream Xi'an. D. Praise for the service of the staff.
27. What's the purpose of the last paragraph
A. To suggest ways to calm down.
B. To recommend a nice restaurant.
C. To introduce the history of London Tower.
D. To share feelings of visiting London Tower.
C
We have long known that dogs are capable of using their noses to detect (检测)certain types of cancer, malaria and even COVID-19. But these medical-detection animals tend to be made up of just a few breeds(品种), raised in expensive training centres. Now, research has shown that pet dogs of various breeds can be trained to recognize the unique smells linked to Parkinson's disease with nearly 90 per cent accuracy(精确).
Seeking a broader, inexpensive approach, Lisa Holt and Samuel Johnston at the charity PADs for Parkinson's in Washington state found 23 pet dogs of 16 breeds. These included breeds previously used to detect different medical conditions, as well as those not raised for this purpose. 43 people with Parkinson's and 31 volunteers without known medical conditions provided sebum (皮脂), either from T-shirts worn overnight or their upper backs. Those with Parkinson's produce hundreds of specific chemicals in their sebum.
Each dog was trained to sit or bar k (吠) when recognizing Parkinson's sample(样本). To stimulate them, each sample provided by a participant with Parkinson's was paired with food or a toy. Once their training was complete, the dogs were shown sebum samples they hadn't previously met. Overall, the dogs recognized the samples from someone with Parkinson's with 86 percent accuracy, on average, and didn't respond to the healthy volunteers' samples 89 percent of the time.
Testing of the training programme is continuing at the Alfort National Veterinary School in France, says Holt. “Once that training was done, it would then be possible to test whether dogs could recognize Parkinson's at a much earlier stage,” she says. However, despite testing several breeds, the data aren't enough to conclude which ones detect Parkinson's best, adds Holt.
28. What do we know about the pet dogs in paragraph 1
A. They grow up in expensive centres.
B. They are used to detect COVID-19.
C. They are better than the trained breeds.
D. They do well in recognizing Parkinson's.
29. What were the pet dogs required to do during the training
A. Pair food with toys. B. Smell samples.
C. Produce chemicals. D. Provide sebum.
30. What will the researchers further study
A. When Parkinson's can be treated.
B. How pet dogs can be trained better.
C. Whether dogs can detect Parkinson's.
D. Which breeds can detect Parkinson's best.
31. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. Pet dogs: A New Skill Unlocked
B. Parkinson's: Early Found, Early Cured
C. Parkinson's: A Potential Risk Discovered
D. Pet dogs: Different Breeds, Different Abilities
D
AI is getting better and better at creating illustrations, musics, movies, stories and more. Tools that have risen sharply in popularity since late 2022 are changing the way people create content. AI can help jumpstart a person's creativity by offering countless ideas, almost instantly.
Kevin Baragona is the founder of Deep AI in San Francisco, California. It's one of several AI tools people can use to generate artworks or writing in many different styles. “We’re pretty popular among the artistic community where people use us to inspire their own art,” he says.
Deep AI also makes possible entirely new types of content. Baragona says you'll soon be able to generate Hollywood-quality movies to fit your tastes. “And the same thing with audio (音频),”he adds. “We’ll generate music just for you. It’s going to be pretty cool.”
Not everyone is happy about AI's introduction into artistic fields, though. Some artists and writers object to their work being used to train AI models without their permission. And in 2023, Hollywood screenwriters and actors went on strike(罢工),partially because of concerns about how AI-generated writing and acting could change the movie business. These walkouts ended up getting some limits about how AI can be used to write scripts(剧本) and describe actors and characters.
As people get used to AI and society establishes guidelines for its use, we might become more welcoming about its place in art. For example, consider the game of chess. AI can defeat the strongest human grandmasters at the game, yet people still play and compete. They now use AI to train and to develop new strategies. Chess is more popular than ever, and AI may be part of the reason. Visual artist Matt Saunders told the Harvard Gazette newspaper, “We should be thankful to be challenged and knocked out of our habits!”
32. What does the underlined word “jumpstart” mean in paragraph 1
A. Promote. B. Kill. C. Lower. D. Imitate.
33. What do we know about Deep AI according to Kevin Baragona
A. Many artists may find it helpful.
B. Many artists feel challenged by it.
C. It is famous for Hollywood movies.
D. It is owned by an artistic community.
34. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. Limits on using AI. B. Reasons for a strike.
C. Negative attitudes to AI. D. Worries about losing jobs.
35. What might be the author's attitude toward using AI
A. Unclear. B. Doubtful. C. Approving. D. Objective.
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。
Get lost in music
Have you noticed how cheerful songs can give you energy, while calm tunes can help you relax 36 And getting lost in it can help you enjoy the magic of music even more.
What is “getting lost in music”
This means concentrating on the music so hard that you shut out your other thoughts for a short time. 37 However, experts say if you try out different styles of music and listen closely to things like rhythm, you increase its benefits and let it change how you are feeling in that moment.
How is it good for you
38 Scientists say this is because it produces chemicals in the brain that make you feel closer to others. If you've studied for a test by singing your times tables, you'll know how music can improve your memory. Research shows that listening to calm tunes reduces stress and even helps people feel less pain. 39And there could even be benefits that haven't been discovered yet.
How can you get lost in music
Start by listening to types of music you haven't tried before. Listen and notice whether the pattern of beats stays the same or surprises you. 40 Use your senses to understand what the musician is trying to tell you. Is it hard like metal or does it taste like melted(融化的) chocolate By listening carefully you can get the most from music.
A. Music really shapes people's moods.
B. In fact, music lights up nearly every part of the brain.
C. Listening while moving connects you closely to the sound.
D. Music from Cuba or Brazil, such as samba, is good for trying this.
E. If you want to increase your efficiency, you should listen to some music.
F. Music is a language that everyone understands and brings humans together.
G. People often play tunes while they are doing something else like reading a book.
第三部分 语言运用 (共三节，满分35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。
Cecily Eklund has always adored her baby dolls. When she was six, she 41them more than ever: She had to 42 brain-cancer surgery and MRI scans(扫描), but she was told she couldn't take her favourite dolls with her into the magnetic(磁的) machine because they had 43 in them.
So Cecily and her mom, Cathy—a professional doll maker—got 44 .Together, they made a 45 designed doll, using MRI-safe materials only. Besides, the doll was unique in that it had no facial features.
“That's so they can have any 46 ,”says Cecily, who was inspired to 47these dolls, called “Blessing Babies”, for other sick kids. She and her mom began making more, 48 some to children's hospitals and selling others to raise money.
Due to high 49 , they recruited(招募) other doll makers to work alongside them. Soon, doll makers worldwide also began contributing, sending boxes of their handmade dolls to 50 the cause.
Cecily's 51 grew. She began selling handmade puppies and 52clothing patches (补丁) with words like “Scars(疤) are tattoos(纹身) with better stories”, in addition to running fundraisers for various charities. Cecily has 53more than $200,000 so far.
When 54 for advice on successful fundraising, Cecily emphasizes the importance of 55 .“You don't get poor by giving,” she says .“Because you always get something back, one way or another.”
41. A. found B. needed C. checked D. ignored
42. A. bring up B. call for C. go through D. turn over
43. A. metal B. cotton C. rubber D. plastic
44. A. negative B. creative C. disappointed D. surprised
45. A. specially B. similarly C. strangely D. awfully
46. A. meaning B. signal C. value D. emotion
47. A. arrange B. create C. keep D. collect
48. A. donating B. lending C. changing D. returning
49. A. quality B. level C. demand D. price
50. A. hold B. support C. expect D. celebrate
51. A. memory B. discovery C. doubt D. enthusiasm
52. A. inspiring B. affordable C. terrible D. boring
53. A. wasted B. spent C. raised D. borrowed
54. A. charged B. asked C. advertised D. prepared
55. A. courage B. honesty C. responsibility D. generosity
第二节 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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。
The new Netflix series 3 Body Problem, an adaptation of Liu Cixin's novel The Three-Body Problem, 56 (earn) a new wave of overseas cheers for the Chinese author's science fiction masterpiece since it was on.
According to reports, the series was produced with a total investment(投资) of about $160 million. With 57 average cost of $20 million per episode(集), it became one of the 58 (expensive) single-episode investments in the history of Netflix.
The story focuses on scientists 59 (discover) an alien civilization(外星文明) on Alpha Centauri, endangered by its unstable orbit(轨道) around three suns, which is causing serious environmental problems, known 60 the “three-body problem”. The book, which became the first Asian novel 61(win) the Hugo Award, has been praised for its innovative ideas and complicated scientific concepts, as well as its unique mix of hard science fiction with Chinese historical and 62 (culture) elements.
After the first season of 3 Body Problem started streaming on Netflix last week, it aroused heated 63 (discuss) on the Internet. “The novel comes with an64 (entire) new imagination to remind us that we are very tiny and insignificant within the universe,” said a reader 65 has given Amazon's highest rating to the book.
第三节 选词填空 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
阅读下面短文，选择合适的单词或者短语并用其正确形式填空。
access clear anxiously severe safe and sound
fail hit damage die away in reaction to
In late August,2005, Hurricane Katrina, one of the most destructive hurricanes in American history, 66 the south-eastern parts of the country. It began on August 23, causing only slight 67 in the beginning. But it soon grew to be a Category 5 hurricane over the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, causing 68damage along its path.
New Orleans, a city which was built largely below sea level, was worst hit.69 the coming hurricane, the city government gave an order to 70 the city of all residents. However, many stayed in the city. Some of them chose to stay because they believed that the city's defense system would keep them 71 ,while others were unable to leave because they had no 72 to transport. The defense system finally 73 . As a result, 80% of the city was flooded for weeks. People were stuck in the city without power, food, or drinking water, 74waiting for rescue.
The hurricane 75 on August 31. In all, Hurricane Katrina caused nearly2,000 deaths, and left millions of people homeless.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分35分)
第一节 (满分15分)
76.假定你是李华。你的英国笔友Peter给你发来邮件询问你最钦佩的科学家是谁，请你回复一封邮件。内容包括：
1.人物简介;
2.钦佩的原因。
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。
第二节 (满分 20分)
77.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 Secret of Flowers
Sumiko worked with her mother in their vegetable garden every day. The produce from their garden was sold at the farmer's market. This is how they made their living. Sumiko's job was to make sure the daikon radish(白萝卜) plants were never too dry. Each day Sumiko would push her finger into the soil to test for moisture (水分), and then carefully water any plant that needed it. Sumiko often imagined the plants she tended were beautiful chrysanthemums (菊花), like Mrs. Higaki's prize flowers.
Sumiko envied(羡慕) Mrs. Higaki. If she could sell flowers like Mrs. Higaki, she would be able to buy things for her mother. But chrysanthemums were expensive to start, and Sumiko could only dream about growing them.
One day, Sumiko visited Mrs. Higaki to see her flowers. Mrs. Higaki was checking her chrysanthemums when she arrived. The garden of flowers springing up excited Sumiko.
“I wish I could grow beautiful chrysanthemums and win a prize at the festival like you.”
“You ”Mrs. Higaki laughed. “Child, do you know what's required to grow such flowers The secret to growing prize chrysanthemums has been passed down to me from past generations of my family. And you ” She chuckled (轻声笑).“Stick to vegetables, child. Leave flowers to those who know the secret of flowers.”
Mrs. Higaki returned to her gardening, ignoring the sad look on Sumiko's face. Then she pulled up what looked like a weed (杂草).
“What's that ” Sumiko asked.
“A shabby(破烂的) plant. Unworthy of my time—too weak to trouble,”Mrs. Higaki said before throwing the shabby plant into the field beside the garden.
Sumiko smiled. She had an idea. She politely said goodbye to Mrs. Higaki and went out the garden gate, quickly picking up the shabby plant before rushing home.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Sumiko found a quiet place and planted the shabby plant carefully.
On festival morning, Sumiko jumped with joy upon seeing her little plant flowering.
