2024-2025学年广西示范性高中高一上学期11月期中英语试题（含答案）
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2024-2025学年广西示范性高中高一上学期11月期中英语试题
本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在条形码区域内。
2. 选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题必须使用0.5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清楚。
3. 请按照题号顺序在各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区书写的答案无效； 在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。
4. 保持卡面清洁，不要折叠、不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。
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 does the woman communicate with her mother now
A. By the Internet. B. By phone. C. By letter.
2. Where is the boy probably
A. At a phone store. B. In Charlie's house C. On the football field.
3. How many hours will Judy work at the charity shop today
A 5 hours. B. 7 hours. C. 10 hours.
4. How did the woman feel when she started running
A. Bored. B. Fantastic. C. Bad.
5. What is the main topic of the conversation
A. The environment. B. A transport problem. C. The development of farming.
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. What does the woman intend to do
A. Write a book. B. Find a new job. C. Return a computer.
7. What is the woman buying
A. A phone. B. A pen. C. A pencil.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What color dress is Jane wearing
A. Blue. B. Yellow. C. White.
9. What does Jane do for a living
A. She is a doctor. B. She is a designer. C. She is a fitness coach.
10. What does the man think of Jane
A. Unusual. B. Famous. C. Confident.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What does Simon offer to do for Mrs. Thomas
A. Carry her bag. B. Take her home. C. Call her doctor.
12. How does Simon usually go to school
A. By bus. B. By train. C. By car.
13 Where is Mrs. Thomas going
A. The repair shop. B. The hospital. C. The school.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. How long has Jenny been away
A. For a week. B. For two weeks. C. For a month.
15. How does the woman sound
A. Determined. B. Smart. C. Worried.
16. Who might the woman be
A. Jenny's friend. B. Jenny's mother. C. Jenny's teacher.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why is Harry Beck's map successful
A. It is cheap. B. It is simple. C. It is colorful.
18. Where was Harry Beck born
A. In Beijing. B. In Paris. C. In London.
19. Where did Harry Beck work
A. A transport department. B. A design company. C. A railway station.
20. When did Harry Beck create his first design for the map
A. In 1902. B. In 1925. C. In 1931.
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
Chocolate Me!
This bright picture book by Taye Diggs and Shan e W. Evans is a tool, great for comforting kids who feel worried about their looks. A young boy is made fun of for the color of his skin (皮肤), but an important lesson from his mother makes him realize that his differences are what make him special. Ages 4-8.
Thank You, Mr. Falker
Celebrated author and illustrator (作家和插图画家), Patricia Polacco, tells the story of her personal experience of fighting dyslexia (a difficulty in reading and spelling caused by a brain condition) and the teacher who gave her the courage to keep going. Kids will love reading about fifth-grader Trisha and patient Mr. Falker. Ages 5-8.
New Kid
It’s always hard being the new kid at school, but it can be quite difficult when you’re from Washington Heights in New York City and you study at a top private school across town. New Kid by Jerry Craft follows Jordan’s first year at Riverdale, addressing problems head-on. This book was awarded the Newbery Medal in 2020. Ages 8-12.
The Giving Tree
What wouldn’t this tree do for this little boy Shel Silverstein tells a story of unselfish love and unending sacrifice (牺牲) as, starting with apples and shade (阴凉处), a tree gladly gives more and more to a boy over the years, finally giving all of itself. Ages 2-6.
1. Which book is about the author’s experience
A. New Kid. B. Chocolate Me!
C. The Giving Tree. D. Thank You, Mr. Falker.
2. Whose book won a prize
A. Jerry Craft’s. B. Shel Silverstein’s.
C. Patricia Polacco’s. D. Taye Diggs and Shane W. Evans’s.
3. What is the book for 3-year-olds about
A. Love and sacrifice. B. Starting over at a new school.
C. A boy looking different from others. D. A teacher helping a girl read and spell.
B
“I hope my technology can help the blind to live independently.” On the afternoon of May 13, Dr. Chieko Asakawa, an IBM computer scientist, shared her life experience and her research with students in the Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen). Asakawa began losing her eyesight after an accident and was totally blind by the age of 14. Since the 1980s, she has devoted herself to helping blind people to live a better life with the help of modern technology.
Asakawa was born a normal child, but she became blind at age 14 due to a swimming accident at age 11. In the 1980s, she was a lead developer in digital books. This system allows blind people to read newspapers and books to better understand the world.
Three years ago, Dr. Asakawa began to work on cognitive assistant (认知辅助) research. NavCog is one of the applications developed by the team. It uses current sensors (电流传感器) and cognitive technologies to locate users' position, determine their facing directions and get other information about the surrounding environment by “talking” into their ears through earphones. Researchers are exploring more possibilities, such as detecting approaching people. She hopes people with disabilities like her can give a presentation on stage without any assistance.
Dr. Asakawa and her team want to develop new technology for a wide range of situations -shopping malls, airports, hospitals, etc. She hopes this technology can also be used by normal people - a Take Me Home app for the elderly who get lost, for example.
Dr. Asakawa studied English literature in college. After she joined IBM, she earned a Ph. D. degree from the University of Tokyo after three difficulties of changing from English literature to computer science. She replied that she studied from 9 p. m. to midnight every day including weekends and worked the rest of the time. Dr. Asakawa told the students that everything is possible if you don't give up.
4. What can be learned about Chieko Asakawa
A. She went blind in her teens. B. She wrote books for blind people.
C. She was born with poor eyesight. D. She became disabled as a college student.
5. What does Chieko Asakawa expect of her cognitive assistant technology
A. It will locate lost things.
B. It will help normal people keep fit.
C. It will help users become familiar with blind people's life.
D. It will be applied in various environments.
6. What advice does Chieko Asakawa give to students
A. Treasure what we have. B. Treat the disabled nicely.
C. Never be a quitter. D. Be prepared for the future.
7. What would be the best title for the text
A. How the Internet has changed everyday life B. Let the blind “see” the real world
C. Exploring the importance of modern technology D. How Chieko Asakawa “survived” an accident
C
The number of people in the U. S. without a home is down from one year ago. The total is nearly550000, about 3% lower than last year. The number comes from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The information comes after a report from the United Nations that homelessness is “spreading” worldwide. The report asked governments around the world to terminate (结束) homelessness by 2030 so that no one would have to live on the streets.
The UN last did a study on the world’s homeless population 11 years ago. At that time, it estimated (估计) the total at 100 million. But the UN said the number is likely much higher today. It estimates that 100 million children alone are now without a home.
Recently, in the city of Mosul, Iraq, the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development measured (统计) homelessness on a single night. In January, thousands of volunteers spread out across the country. They counted a total of 549,922 homeless people. That is down 14% from six years ago. Still, the government reported increased homelessness in the cities of Los Angeles, Dallas, Seattle and Washington, D. C. Officials thought higher housing prices are responsible for the increase.
Leilani Farha, the top UN official on housing, said homelessness is an issue of life and death importance. “The death rate (死亡率) among homeless people is two to ten times higher than that among the people who are not homeless,” she said.
In Nairobi, the capital of Kenyan, around 250,000 people do not have a place to stay. Many of them are children, and live on the streets. In India, the homeless population is estimated at 78 million. Eleven million of that number are street children. Indonesia’s homeless population is 3 million, including 28,000 in the capital, Jakarta. In Nigeria, the homeless population is estimated at 24 million.
8. What did UN find about homelessness around the world
A. Those who are homeless are mainly elders.
B. Nigeria has the highest number of homeless people.
C. It is more serious than 11 years ago.
D. The U. S. should provide money to solve the problem.
9. What do Leilani Farha’s words in Paragraph 4 suggest
A. Homelessness has drawn enough attention.
B. The number of homeless people increases fast.
C. Homeless people are usually those who are sick.
D. Action must be taken to solve the problem of homelessness.
10. The total number of homeless people in Nairobi is about ___________.
A. 549,922 B. 250,000 C. 100 million D. 78 million
11. What may be UN’s attitude to homelessness
A. Worried. B. Surprised. C. Impatient. D. Relaxed.
D
Last Friday, a special thing took place at the National Theater of Korea. A robot called EveR 6 led an orchestra (管弦乐队) in a performance of Korean music. Robots have led orchestras in other countries, but this was the first time ever in Korea.
EveR 6 is a robot built by the Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH). It’s about as tall as a person, and has a human-like face that can show feelings. EveR 6 has joints (关节) in its neck, shoulders, etc. As a result, it can move its arms quickly in many different directions.
But EveR 6 doesn’t think on its own like some Artificial Intelligence programs. Instead, it has a limited group of movements that it has been trained to perform. To make these movements as natural as possible, EveR 6’s movements are learnt from real human conductors.
When EveR 6 moved its baton (指挥棒) for the first time, a piece of music rang out. Every movement of the robot’s arms brought more instruments into the mix, and the orchestra’s music grew louder and more exciting. Mr White, a human conductor, was impressed with the way EveR 6 moved. “The robot was able to present such difficult moves much better than I had imagined,” he said.
But the robot still is not nearly ready to supersede a human conductor. Mr White says the robot’s greatest weakness is that it can’t hear, “Some people think that conducting is just about hand waving and keeping the beat,” says Mr White. But a good conductor needs to listen to the orchestra, so that he or she can correct and encourage the orchestra as it plays.
Mr White doesn’t think robots are likely to replace human conductors. But he believes robots could be helpful in situations like practice parts where the same thing needs to be done many times.
12. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. The effect of EveR 6.
B. The advantage of EveR 6.
C. The importance of EveR 6.
D. The basic information of EveR 6.
13. What does the underlined word “supersede” in paragraph 5 mean
A. Look forward to. B. Take the place of.
C. Show interest in. D. Make an impression on.
14. Which of the following may Mr White agree with
A. Robots could work in some fields of conductors’ work.
B. Robots are useless in practice parts of a conductor.
C. Robots’ role as a conductor will be overlooked.
D. Robots leave human no chance to be a conductor.
15. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear
A. Health. B. Sports. C. Science. D. Education.
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。
A lot of people think the more work they put in at the gym, and the longer and harder they push themselves, the better their results will be. ___16___ But if you want to get the best gains, the key is to pay close attention to the quality of the work rather than the quantity.
Your body is able to make only tiny adaptations and improvements at any one time. Once you’ve given it enough push to make these changes, any extra work you do after that point won’t be making you any better. ___17___ This is because you’ll need longer to renew your energy afterwards. Besides, you won’t feel fresh when you start your next part. Perfectly, it’s just enough to do the smallest amount of work required to improve growth in every workout. ___18___ Thus the smallest amount of exercise brings the largest physical gains.
___19___ For example, if a new gym-goer wants to get stronger, he might start a squat workout, which is made up of ten steps, each having five repetitions. In theory, it’s a sensible way for building strength. If he’s only tried three steps in his previous exercise, it’s far from enough. The fourth step would push him past his previous limit and force adaptation. But the following steps are meant for more professional people. ___20___
As a general rule, regardless of your experience, aim to only increase the volume of any exercise by one step from workout to workout.
A. It sounds reasonable.
B. It’s natural that you may want to keep fit.
C. Only in this way can you enjoy the benefit of exercise.
D. Instead, it’ll be harmful to your progress.
E. After that, you can stop exercising during the day.
F. They would just increase the chance of injury for beginners.
G. How much exercise you need to do depends on your current fitness level.
第三部分 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。
A father gifted his daughter an old car at graduation. The father said to his daughter, “You just ___21___, and this is a car that I ___22___ when I began to work a long time ago. But before I give it to you, take it to a car dealer (商人) in the city and ___23___ how much they offer for it.” Then the girl did ___24___ as her father told her to.
The girl ___25___ to her father and said, “They only offered ＄1,000 because it looks very ___26___.” The father replied, “Hold it and take it to the second-hand car dealer.”
The girl ___27___ to her father and said, “They offered ＄100 because it is a very old car and it needs a lot of ___28___.” Lastly, he told his daughter to show the car to a famous car club. She returned and said to her father, “Some people in the club offered me ＄100,000 because it is a ___29___ car that is in very good ____30____, with good performance and very difficult to ____31____.”
Then the father said, “I wanted to let you ____32____ that you are not worth anything if you are not in the right ____33____ . If you are not valued, do not be ____34____, that means you are in the wrong place. Don’t ____35____ in a place where no one sees your value.”
21. A. succeeded B. graduated C. worked D. suffered
22. A. missed B. loved C. rented D. bought
23. A. decide B. judge C. see D. consider
24. A. exactly B. nearly C. hardly D. especially
25. A. gave in B. calmed down C. came back D. hid away
26. A. useless B. old C. strange D. powerful
27. A. turned B. returned C. headed D. pointed
28. A. times B. details C. designs D. repairs
29. A. valuable B. broken C. cheap D. stolen
30. A. way B. shape C. condition D. record
31. A. find B. guess C. drive D. tell
32. A. improve B. pretend C. recommend D. know
33. A. contact B. place C. chance D. destination
34. A. careful B. awkward C. annoyed D. proud
35. A. live B. stay C. sit D. play
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。
Chongyang Festival is one of the traditional festivals in China. ___36___ (celebrate) on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, Chongyang Festival is also known as the Double Ninth Festival, ___37___ started as early as the Warring States Period. In Chinese culture, ___38___ number “nine” means long life, ___39___ (give) the festival its unique importance. In ancient times, people would ___40___ (traditional) climb high, drink chrysanthemum wine, ___41___ wear dogwood (茱萸) for blessings on this day. In recent years, the festival ___42___ (gain) new meanings as society recognizes the needs and contributions (贡献) of the elderly and it focuses ___43___ honoring the elderly and celebrating longevity (长寿). Nowadays, this celebration serves as a meaningful reminder ___44___ (show) respect for the older generations and value moments with loved ones, encouraging people to take time and ____45____ (responsible) to care for their older relatives and friends.
第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你叫李华，你笔友Robert作为一名交换生在中国某高中就读，正在学习中国书法。他发现书法很难学，特来信向你求助。请你用英文给他回一封信，内容包括：1. 表示理解：2. 你的建议及理由：3. 表达祝愿。
参考词汇: 书法 calligraphy
注意：1. 词数80左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
（开头结尾已给出，不计入总词）
Dear Robert
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 （满分25分）
47. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
We all make mistakes. Sometimes, it is hard to admit them. However, there is a magic power in this world that can give us the courage to do so.
I grew up in a small town in Ohio. There was a man in town that everyone seemed to know. We all called him Bob. Bob was uneducated. It seemed that because he was good-natured and not very smart,every one teased (戏弄) him.
One day when I was sitting on the porch, he came walking by. I was about 12 years old and thought it would make me feel grown up to tease him like some adults did in the town.
He asked how I was doing. I told him that my father had lost his job, and that we were short of money. I could see my friends laughing in the background so 1 went on with the lie. I had him fooled so completely that every time he asked me a question, I would make the situation seem worse and worse.I knew he made a meager (贫困的) living doing odd jobs, so it seemed funny when he asked me if we needed anything. I told him that we didn’t know if we would have enough to eat. He replied, “You poor thing. I will pray for you.”
That night I heard the door rattle (沙沙响) softly. I thought it was the wind beating against the door. So I didn’t pay much attention to it. Later when I opened the door to go outside, I realized it wasn’t wind.
注意：1．续写词数应为150词左右;
2．请按如下格式作答。
On the doorstep, I found a box of food with a note beside it.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The next evening, with a big apple pie made by myself, I stood at the doorstep of Bob’s house.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
答案
本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在条形码区域内。
2. 选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题必须使用0.5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清楚。
3. 请按照题号顺序在各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区书写的答案无效； 在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。
4. 保持卡面清洁，不要折叠、不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。
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 does the woman communicate with her mother now
A. By the Internet. B. By phone. C. By letter.
2. Where is the boy probably
A. At a phone store. B. In Charlie's house C. On the football field.
3. How many hours will Judy work at the charity shop today
A. 5 hours. B. 7 hours. C. 10 hours.
4. How did the woman feel when she started running
A. Bored. B. Fantastic. C. Bad.
5. What is the main topic of the conversation
A. The environment. B. A transport problem. C. The development of farming.
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. What does the woman intend to do
A. Write a book. B. Find a new job. C. Return a computer.
7. What is the woman buying
A. A phone. B. A pen. C. A pencil.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What color dress is Jane wearing
A. Blue. B. Yellow. C. White.
9. What does Jane do for a living
A. She is a doctor. B. She is a designer. C. She is a fitness coach.
10. What does the man think of Jane
A. Unusual. B. Famous. C. Confident.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What does Simon offer to do for Mrs. Thomas
A. Carry her bag. B. Take her home. C. Call her doctor.
12. How does Simon usually go to school
A. By bus. B. By train. C. By car.
13. Where is Mrs. Thomas going
A. The repair shop. B. The hospital. C. The school.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. How long has Jenny been away
A. For a week. B. For two weeks. C. For a month.
15. How does the woman sound
A. Determined. B. Smart. C. Worried.
16. Who might the woman be
A. Jenny's friend. B. Jenny's mother. C. Jenny's teacher.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why is Harry Beck's map successful
A. It is cheap. B. It is simple. C. It is colorful.
18. Where was Harry Beck born
A. In Beijing. B. In Paris. C. In London.
19. Where did Harry Beck work
A. A transport department. B. A design company. C. A railway station.
20. When did Harry Beck create his first design for the map
A. In 1902. B. In 1925. C. In 1931.
听力答案 略
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
Chocolate Me!
This bright picture book by Taye Diggs and Shan e W. Evans is a tool, great for comforting kids who feel worried about their looks. A young boy is made fun of for the color of his skin (皮肤), but an important lesson from his mother makes him realize that his differences are what make him special. Ages 4-8.
Thank You, Mr. Falker
Celebrated author and illustrator (作家和插图画家), Patricia Polacco, tells the story of her personal experience of fighting dyslexia (a difficulty in reading and spelling caused by a brain condition) and the teacher who gave her the courage to keep going. Kids will love reading about fifth-grader Trisha and patient Mr. Falker. Ages 5-8.
New Kid
It’s always hard being the new kid at school, but it can be quite difficult when you’re from Washington Heights in New York City and you study at a top private school across town. New Kid by Jerry Craft follows Jordan’s first year at Riverdale, addressing problems head-on. This book was awarded the Newbery Medal in 2020. Ages 8-12.
The Giving Tree
What wouldn’t this tree do for this little boy Shel Silverstein tells a story of unselfish love and unending sacrifice (牺牲) as, starting with apples and shade (阴凉处), a tree gladly gives more and more to a boy over the years, finally giving all of itself. Ages 2-6.
1. Which book is about the author’s experience
A. New Kid. B. Chocolate Me!
C. The Giving Tree. D. Thank You, Mr. Falker.
2. Whose book won a prize
A. Jerry Craft’s. B. Shel Silverstein’s.
C. Patricia Polacco’s. D. Taye Diggs and Shane W. Evans’s.
3. What is the book for 3-year-olds about
A Love and sacrifice. B. Starting over at a new school.
C. A boy looking different from others. D. A teacher helping a girl read and spell.
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. A
B
“I hope my technology can help the blind to live independently.” On the afternoon of May 13, Dr. Chieko Asakawa, an IBM computer scientist, shared her life experience and her research with students in the Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen). Asakawa began losing her eyesight after an accident and was totally blind by the age of 14. Since the 1980s, she has devoted herself to helping blind people to live a better life with the help of modern technology.
Asakawa was born a normal child, but she became blind at age 14 due to a swimming accident at age 11. In the 1980s, she was a lead developer in digital books. This system allows blind people to read newspapers and books to better understand the world.
Three years ago, Dr. Asakawa began to work on cognitive assistant (认知辅助) research. NavCog is one of the applications developed by the team. It uses current sensors (电流传感器) and cognitive technologies to locate users' position, determine their facing directions and get other information about the surrounding environment by “talking” into their ears through earphones. Researchers are exploring more possibilities, such as detecting approaching people. She hopes people with disabilities like her can give a presentation on stage without any assistance.
Dr. Asakawa and her team want to develop new technology for a wide range of situations -shopping malls, airports, hospitals, etc. She hopes this technology can also be used by normal people - a Take Me Home app for the elderly who get lost, for example.
Dr. Asakawa studied English literature in college. After she joined IBM, she earned a Ph. D. degree from the University of Tokyo after three difficulties of changing from English literature to computer science. She replied that she studied from 9 p. m. to midnight every day including weekends and worked the rest of the time. Dr. Asakawa told the students that everything is possible if you don't give up.
4. What can be learned about Chieko Asakawa
A. She went blind in her teens. B. She wrote books for blind people.
C. She was born with poor eyesight. D. She became disabled as a college student.
5. What does Chieko Asakawa expect of her cognitive assistant technology
A. It will locate lost things.
B. It will help normal people keep fit.
C. It will help users become familiar with blind people's life.
D. It will be applied in various environments.
6. What advice does Chieko Asakawa give to students
A. Treasure what we have. B. Treat the disabled nicely.
C. Never be a quitter. D. Be prepared for the future.
7. What would be the best title for the text
A. How the Internet has changed everyday life B. Let the blind “see” the real world
C. Exploring the importance of modern technology D. How Chieko Asakawa “survived” an accident
【答案】4. A 5. D 6. C 7. B
C
The number of people in the U. S. without a home is down from one year ago. The total is nearly550,000, about 3% lower than last year. The number comes from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The information comes after a report from the United Nations that homelessness is “spreading” worldwide. The report asked governments around the world to terminate (结束) homelessness by 2030 so that no one would have to live on the streets.
The UN last did a study on the world’s homeless population 11 years ago. At that time, it estimated (估计) the total at 100 million. But the UN said the number is likely much higher today. It estimates that 100 million children alone are now without a home.
Recently, in the city of Mosul, Iraq, the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development measured (统计) homelessness on a single night. In January, thousands of volunteers spread out across the country. They counted a total of 549,922 homeless people. That is down 14% from six years ago. Still, the government reported increased homelessness in the cities of Los Angeles, Dallas, Seattle and Washington, D. C. Officials thought higher housing prices are responsible for the increase.
Leilani Farha, the top UN official on housing, said homelessness is an issue of life and death importance. “The death rate (死亡率) among homeless people is two to ten times higher than that among the people who are not homeless,” she said.
In Nairobi, the capital of Kenyan, around 250,000 people do not have a place to stay. Many of them are children, and live on the streets. In India, the homeless population is estimated at 78 million. Eleven million of that number are street children. Indonesia’s homeless population is 3 million, including 28,000 in the capital, Jakarta. In Nigeria, the homeless population is estimated at 24 million.
8. What did UN find about homelessness around the world
A. Those who are homeless are mainly elders.
B. Nigeria has the highest number of homeless people.
C. It is more serious than 11 years ago.
D. The U. S. should provide money to solve the problem.
9. What do Leilani Farha’s words in Paragraph 4 suggest
A. Homelessness has drawn enough attention.
B. The number of homeless people increases fast.
C. Homeless people are usually those who are sick.
D. Action must be taken to solve the problem of homelessness.
10. The total number of homeless people in Nairobi is about ___________.
A. 549,922 B. 250,000 C. 100 million D. 78 million
11. What may be UN’s attitude to homelessness
A. Worried. B. Surprised. C. Impatient. D. Relaxed.
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. B 11. A
D
Last Friday, a special thing took place at the National Theater of Korea. A robot called EveR 6 led an orchestra (管弦乐队) in a performance of Korean music. Robots have led orchestras in other countries, but this was the first time ever in Korea.
EveR 6 is a robot built by the Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH). It’s about as tall as a person, and has a human-like face that can show feelings. EveR 6 has joints (关节) in its neck, shoulders, etc. As a result, it can move its arms quickly in many different directions.
But EveR 6 doesn’t think on its own like some Artificial Intelligence programs. Instead, it has a limited group of movements that it has been trained to perform. To make these movements as natural as possible, EveR 6’s movements are learnt from real human conductors.
When EveR 6 moved its baton (指挥棒) for the first time, a piece of music rang out. Every movement of the robot’s arms brought more instruments into the mix, and the orchestra’s music grew louder and more exciting. Mr White, a human conductor, was impressed with the way EveR 6 moved. “The robot was able to present such difficult moves much better than I had imagined,” he said.
But the robot still is not nearly ready to supersede a human conductor. Mr White says the robot’s greatest weakness is that it can’t hear, “Some people think that conducting is just about hand waving and keeping the beat,” says Mr White. But a good conductor needs to listen to the orchestra, so that he or she can correct and encourage the orchestra as it plays.
Mr White doesn’t think robots are likely to replace human conductors But he believes robots could be helpful in situations like practice parts where the same thing needs to be done many times.
12. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. The effect of EveR 6.
B. The advantage of EveR 6.
C. The importance of EveR 6.
D. The basic information of EveR 6.
13. What does the underlined word “supersede” in paragraph 5 mean
A. Look forward to. B. Take the place of.
C. Show interest in. D. Make an impression on.
14. Which of the following may Mr White agree with
A. Robots could work in some fields of conductors’ work.
B. Robots are useless in practice parts of a conductor.
C. Robots’ role as a conductor will be overlooked.
D. Robots leave human no chance to be a conductor.
15. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear
A. Health. B. Sports. C. Science. D. Education.
【答案】12. D 13. B 14. A 15. C
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。
A lot of people think the more work they put in at the gym, and the longer and harder they push themselves, the better their results will be. ___16___ But if you want to get the best gains, the key is to pay close attention to the quality of the work rather than the quantity.
Your body is able to make only tiny adaptations and improvements at any one time. Once you’ve given it enough push to make these changes, any extra work you do after that point won’t be making you any better. ___17___ This is because you’ll need longer to renew your energy afterwards. Besides, you won’t feel fresh when you start your next part. Perfectly, it’s just enough to do the smallest amount of work required to improve growth in every workout. ___18___ Thus the smallest amount of exercise brings the largest physical gains.
___19___ For example, if a new gym-goer wants to get stronger, he might start a squat workout, which is made up of ten steps, each having five repetitions. In theory, it’s a sensible way for building strength. If he’s only tried three steps in his previous exercise, it’s far from enough. The fourth step would push him past his previous limit and force adaptation. But the following steps are meant for more professional people. ___20___
As a general rule, regardless of your experience, aim to only increase the volume of any exercise by one step from workout to workout.
A. It sounds reasonable.
B. It’s natural that you may want to keep fit.
C. Only in this way can you enjoy the benefit of exercise.
D. Instead, it’ll be harmful to your progress.
E. After that, you can stop exercising during the day.
F. They would just increase the chance of injury for beginners.
G. How much exercise you need to do depends on your current fitness level.
【答案】16. A 17. D 18. E 19. G 20. F
第三部分 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。
A father gifted his daughter an old car at graduation. The father said to his daughter, “You just ___21___, and this is a car that I ___22___ when I began to work a long time ago. But before I give it to you, take it to a car dealer (商人) in the city and ___23___ how much they offer for it.” Then the girl did ___24___ as her father told her to.
The girl ___25___ to her father and said, “They only offered ＄1,000 because it looks very ___26___.” The father replied, “Hold it and take it to the second-hand car dealer.”
The girl ___27___ to her father and said, “They offered ＄100 because it is a very old car and it needs a lot of ___28___.” Lastly, he told his daughter to show the car to a famous car club. She returned and said to her father, “Some people in the club offered me ＄100,000 because it is a ___29___ car that is in very good ____30____, with good performance and very difficult to ____31____.”
Then the father said, “I wanted to let you ____32____ that you are not worth anything if you are not in the right ____33____ . If you are not valued, do not be ____34____, that means you are in the wrong place. Don’t ____35____ in a place where no one sees your value.”
21. A. succeeded B. graduated C. worked D. suffered
22. A. missed B. loved C. rented D. bought
23. A. decide B. judge C. see D. consider
24. A. exactly B. nearly C. hardly D. especially
25. A. gave in B. calmed down C. came back D. hid away
26. A. useless B. old C. strange D. powerful
27. A. turned B. returned C. headed D. pointed
28. A. times B. details C. designs D. repairs
29. A. valuable B. broken C. cheap D. stolen
30. A. way B. shape C. condition D. record
31. A. find B. guess C. drive D. tell
32. A. improve B. pretend C. recommend D. know
33. A. contact B. place C. chance D. destination
34. A. careful B. awkward C. annoyed D. proud
35. A. live B. stay C. sit D. play
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. C 24. A 25. C 26. B 27. B 28. D 29. A 30. C 31. A 32. D 33. B 34. C 35. B
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。
Chongyang Festival is one of the traditional festivals in China. ___36___ (celebrate) on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, Chongyang Festival is also known as the Double Ninth Festival, ___37___ started as early as the Warring States Period. In Chinese culture, ___38___ number “nine” means long life, ___39___ (give) the festival its unique importance. In ancient times, people would ___40___ (traditional) climb high, drink chrysanthemum wine, ___41___ wear dogwood (茱萸) for blessings on this day. In recent years, the festival ___42___ (gain) new meanings as society recognizes the needs and contributions (贡献) of the elderly and it focuses ___43___ honoring the elderly and celebrating longevity (长寿). Nowadays, this celebration serves as a meaningful reminder ___44___ (show) respect for the older generations and value moments with loved ones, encouraging people to take time and ____45____ (responsible) to care for their older relatives and friends.
【答案】36. Celebrated
37. which 38. the
39. giving 40. traditionally
41. and 42. has gained
43. on 44. to show
45. responsibility
第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你叫李华，你的笔友Robert作为一名交换生在中国某高中就读，正在学习中国书法。他发现书法很难学，特来信向你求助。请你用英文给他回一封信，内容包括：1. 表示理解：2. 你的建议及理由：3. 表达祝愿。
参考词汇: 书法 calligraphy
注意：1. 词数80左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
（开头结尾已给出，不计入总词）
Dear Robert,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Robert,
I’m sorry to hear that you’re finding Chinese calligraphy challenging. It’s normal to feel this way since it requires patience and precision. I suggest starting with basic strokes and practicing consistently. Joining a calligraphy club might also help, as you can learn from others and exchange tips. Remember, persistence is key. Keep practicing, and you’ll surely improve over time.
Best wishes on your calligraphy journey!
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 （满分25分）
47. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
We all make mistakes. Sometimes, it is hard to admit them. However, there is a magic power in this world that can give us the courage to do so.
I grew up in a small town in Ohio. There was a man in town that everyone seemed to know. We all called him Bob. Bob was uneducated. It seemed that because he was good-natured and not very smart,every one teased (戏弄) him.
One day when I was sitting on the porch, he came walking by. I was about 12 years old and thought it would make me feel grown up to tease him like some adults did in the town.
He asked how I was doing. I told him that my father had lost his job, and that we were short of money. I could see my friends laughing in the background so 1 went on with the lie. I had him fooled so completely that every time he asked me a question, I would make the situation seem worse and worse.I knew he made a meager (贫困的) living doing odd jobs, so it seemed funny when he asked me if we needed anything. I told him that we didn’t know if we would have enough to eat. He replied, “You poor thing. I will pray for you.”
That night I heard the door rattle (沙沙响) softly. I thought it was the wind beating against the door. So I didn’t pay much attention to it. Later when I opened the door to go outside, I realized it wasn’t wind.
注意：1．续写词数应为150词左右;
2．请按如下格式作答。
On the doorstep, I found a box of food with a note beside it.
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The next evening with a big apple pie made by myself, I stood at the doorstep of Bob’s house.
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【答案】 On the doorstep, l found a box of food with a note beside it. Upon seeing the food, I knew who had sent it. My facing burning with shame, I took the box inside with care. Packed in the box were some sandwiches, a bottle of milk and some fruit. I picked up the note, on which some words were carefully written, “Sorry, I can only get you these. Hope you like them. I will always pray for you.” The moment I finished reading the note, tears rolled down my face. How could I lie to a person with such a gentle heart I knew it was time to make up for my mistake.
The next evening, with a big apple pie made by myself, I stood at the doorstep of Bob’s house. Having gathered up my courage, I knocked on the door. Bob seemed to be a little surprised when he saw me outside. He explained that it was no big deal and that I needn’t have come to thank him. I lowered my head, apologizing to him for my silly behavior. To my surprise, he just smiled and patted me on the shoulder, saying, “It’s OK. Now shall we take a bite of this yummy apple pie ” I raised my head and nodded with tears of joy. Thanks to Bob, I have learned the magic power of kindness.
本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在条形码区域内。
2. 选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题必须使用0.5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清楚。
3. 请按照题号顺序在各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区书写的答案无效； 在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。
4. 保持卡面清洁，不要折叠、不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。
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 does the woman communicate with her mother now
A. By the Internet. B. By phone. C. By letter.
2. Where is the boy probably
A. At a phone store. B. In Charlie's house C. On the football field.
3. How many hours will Judy work at the charity shop today
A 5 hours. B. 7 hours. C. 10 hours.
4. How did the woman feel when she started running
A. Bored. B. Fantastic. C. Bad.
5. What is the main topic of the conversation
A. The environment. B. A transport problem. C. The development of farming.
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. What does the woman intend to do
A. Write a book. B. Find a new job. C. Return a computer.
7. What is the woman buying
A. A phone. B. A pen. C. A pencil.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What color dress is Jane wearing
A. Blue. B. Yellow. C. White.
9. What does Jane do for a living
A. She is a doctor. B. She is a designer. C. She is a fitness coach.
10. What does the man think of Jane
A. Unusual. B. Famous. C. Confident.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What does Simon offer to do for Mrs. Thomas
A. Carry her bag. B. Take her home. C. Call her doctor.
12. How does Simon usually go to school
A. By bus. B. By train. C. By car.
13 Where is Mrs. Thomas going
A. The repair shop. B. The hospital. C. The school.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. How long has Jenny been away
A. For a week. B. For two weeks. C. For a month.
15. How does the woman sound
A. Determined. B. Smart. C. Worried.
16. Who might the woman be
A. Jenny's friend. B. Jenny's mother. C. Jenny's teacher.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why is Harry Beck's map successful
A. It is cheap. B. It is simple. C. It is colorful.
18. Where was Harry Beck born
A. In Beijing. B. In Paris. C. In London.
19. Where did Harry Beck work
A. A transport department. B. A design company. C. A railway station.
20. When did Harry Beck create his first design for the map
A. In 1902. B. In 1925. C. In 1931.
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
Chocolate Me!
This bright picture book by Taye Diggs and Shan e W. Evans is a tool, great for comforting kids who feel worried about their looks. A young boy is made fun of for the color of his skin (皮肤), but an important lesson from his mother makes him realize that his differences are what make him special. Ages 4-8.
Thank You, Mr. Falker
Celebrated author and illustrator (作家和插图画家), Patricia Polacco, tells the story of her personal experience of fighting dyslexia (a difficulty in reading and spelling caused by a brain condition) and the teacher who gave her the courage to keep going. Kids will love reading about fifth-grader Trisha and patient Mr. Falker. Ages 5-8.
New Kid
It’s always hard being the new kid at school, but it can be quite difficult when you’re from Washington Heights in New York City and you study at a top private school across town. New Kid by Jerry Craft follows Jordan’s first year at Riverdale, addressing problems head-on. This book was awarded the Newbery Medal in 2020. Ages 8-12.
The Giving Tree
What wouldn’t this tree do for this little boy Shel Silverstein tells a story of unselfish love and unending sacrifice (牺牲) as, starting with apples and shade (阴凉处), a tree gladly gives more and more to a boy over the years, finally giving all of itself. Ages 2-6.
1. Which book is about the author’s experience
A. New Kid. B. Chocolate Me!
C. The Giving Tree. D. Thank You, Mr. Falker.
2. Whose book won a prize
A. Jerry Craft’s. B. Shel Silverstein’s.
C. Patricia Polacco’s. D. Taye Diggs and Shane W. Evans’s.
3. What is the book for 3-year-olds about
A. Love and sacrifice. B. Starting over at a new school.
C. A boy looking different from others. D. A teacher helping a girl read and spell.
B
“I hope my technology can help the blind to live independently.” On the afternoon of May 13, Dr. Chieko Asakawa, an IBM computer scientist, shared her life experience and her research with students in the Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen). Asakawa began losing her eyesight after an accident and was totally blind by the age of 14. Since the 1980s, she has devoted herself to helping blind people to live a better life with the help of modern technology.
Asakawa was born a normal child, but she became blind at age 14 due to a swimming accident at age 11. In the 1980s, she was a lead developer in digital books. This system allows blind people to read newspapers and books to better understand the world.
Three years ago, Dr. Asakawa began to work on cognitive assistant (认知辅助) research. NavCog is one of the applications developed by the team. It uses current sensors (电流传感器) and cognitive technologies to locate users' position, determine their facing directions and get other information about the surrounding environment by “talking” into their ears through earphones. Researchers are exploring more possibilities, such as detecting approaching people. She hopes people with disabilities like her can give a presentation on stage without any assistance.
Dr. Asakawa and her team want to develop new technology for a wide range of situations -shopping malls, airports, hospitals, etc. She hopes this technology can also be used by normal people - a Take Me Home app for the elderly who get lost, for example.
Dr. Asakawa studied English literature in college. After she joined IBM, she earned a Ph. D. degree from the University of Tokyo after three difficulties of changing from English literature to computer science. She replied that she studied from 9 p. m. to midnight every day including weekends and worked the rest of the time. Dr. Asakawa told the students that everything is possible if you don't give up.
4. What can be learned about Chieko Asakawa
A. She went blind in her teens. B. She wrote books for blind people.
C. She was born with poor eyesight. D. She became disabled as a college student.
5. What does Chieko Asakawa expect of her cognitive assistant technology
A. It will locate lost things.
B. It will help normal people keep fit.
C. It will help users become familiar with blind people's life.
D. It will be applied in various environments.
6. What advice does Chieko Asakawa give to students
A. Treasure what we have. B. Treat the disabled nicely.
C. Never be a quitter. D. Be prepared for the future.
7. What would be the best title for the text
A. How the Internet has changed everyday life B. Let the blind “see” the real world
C. Exploring the importance of modern technology D. How Chieko Asakawa “survived” an accident
C
The number of people in the U. S. without a home is down from one year ago. The total is nearly550000, about 3% lower than last year. The number comes from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The information comes after a report from the United Nations that homelessness is “spreading” worldwide. The report asked governments around the world to terminate (结束) homelessness by 2030 so that no one would have to live on the streets.
The UN last did a study on the world’s homeless population 11 years ago. At that time, it estimated (估计) the total at 100 million. But the UN said the number is likely much higher today. It estimates that 100 million children alone are now without a home.
Recently, in the city of Mosul, Iraq, the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development measured (统计) homelessness on a single night. In January, thousands of volunteers spread out across the country. They counted a total of 549,922 homeless people. That is down 14% from six years ago. Still, the government reported increased homelessness in the cities of Los Angeles, Dallas, Seattle and Washington, D. C. Officials thought higher housing prices are responsible for the increase.
Leilani Farha, the top UN official on housing, said homelessness is an issue of life and death importance. “The death rate (死亡率) among homeless people is two to ten times higher than that among the people who are not homeless,” she said.
In Nairobi, the capital of Kenyan, around 250,000 people do not have a place to stay. Many of them are children, and live on the streets. In India, the homeless population is estimated at 78 million. Eleven million of that number are street children. Indonesia’s homeless population is 3 million, including 28,000 in the capital, Jakarta. In Nigeria, the homeless population is estimated at 24 million.
8. What did UN find about homelessness around the world
A. Those who are homeless are mainly elders.
B. Nigeria has the highest number of homeless people.
C. It is more serious than 11 years ago.
D. The U. S. should provide money to solve the problem.
9. What do Leilani Farha’s words in Paragraph 4 suggest
A. Homelessness has drawn enough attention.
B. The number of homeless people increases fast.
C. Homeless people are usually those who are sick.
D. Action must be taken to solve the problem of homelessness.
10. The total number of homeless people in Nairobi is about ___________.
A. 549,922 B. 250,000 C. 100 million D. 78 million
11. What may be UN’s attitude to homelessness
A. Worried. B. Surprised. C. Impatient. D. Relaxed.
D
Last Friday, a special thing took place at the National Theater of Korea. A robot called EveR 6 led an orchestra (管弦乐队) in a performance of Korean music. Robots have led orchestras in other countries, but this was the first time ever in Korea.
EveR 6 is a robot built by the Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH). It’s about as tall as a person, and has a human-like face that can show feelings. EveR 6 has joints (关节) in its neck, shoulders, etc. As a result, it can move its arms quickly in many different directions.
But EveR 6 doesn’t think on its own like some Artificial Intelligence programs. Instead, it has a limited group of movements that it has been trained to perform. To make these movements as natural as possible, EveR 6’s movements are learnt from real human conductors.
When EveR 6 moved its baton (指挥棒) for the first time, a piece of music rang out. Every movement of the robot’s arms brought more instruments into the mix, and the orchestra’s music grew louder and more exciting. Mr White, a human conductor, was impressed with the way EveR 6 moved. “The robot was able to present such difficult moves much better than I had imagined,” he said.
But the robot still is not nearly ready to supersede a human conductor. Mr White says the robot’s greatest weakness is that it can’t hear, “Some people think that conducting is just about hand waving and keeping the beat,” says Mr White. But a good conductor needs to listen to the orchestra, so that he or she can correct and encourage the orchestra as it plays.
Mr White doesn’t think robots are likely to replace human conductors. But he believes robots could be helpful in situations like practice parts where the same thing needs to be done many times.
12. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. The effect of EveR 6.
B. The advantage of EveR 6.
C. The importance of EveR 6.
D. The basic information of EveR 6.
13. What does the underlined word “supersede” in paragraph 5 mean
A. Look forward to. B. Take the place of.
C. Show interest in. D. Make an impression on.
14. Which of the following may Mr White agree with
A. Robots could work in some fields of conductors’ work.
B. Robots are useless in practice parts of a conductor.
C. Robots’ role as a conductor will be overlooked.
D. Robots leave human no chance to be a conductor.
15. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear
A. Health. B. Sports. C. Science. D. Education.
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。
A lot of people think the more work they put in at the gym, and the longer and harder they push themselves, the better their results will be. ___16___ But if you want to get the best gains, the key is to pay close attention to the quality of the work rather than the quantity.
Your body is able to make only tiny adaptations and improvements at any one time. Once you’ve given it enough push to make these changes, any extra work you do after that point won’t be making you any better. ___17___ This is because you’ll need longer to renew your energy afterwards. Besides, you won’t feel fresh when you start your next part. Perfectly, it’s just enough to do the smallest amount of work required to improve growth in every workout. ___18___ Thus the smallest amount of exercise brings the largest physical gains.
___19___ For example, if a new gym-goer wants to get stronger, he might start a squat workout, which is made up of ten steps, each having five repetitions. In theory, it’s a sensible way for building strength. If he’s only tried three steps in his previous exercise, it’s far from enough. The fourth step would push him past his previous limit and force adaptation. But the following steps are meant for more professional people. ___20___
As a general rule, regardless of your experience, aim to only increase the volume of any exercise by one step from workout to workout.
A. It sounds reasonable.
B. It’s natural that you may want to keep fit.
C. Only in this way can you enjoy the benefit of exercise.
D. Instead, it’ll be harmful to your progress.
E. After that, you can stop exercising during the day.
F. They would just increase the chance of injury for beginners.
G. How much exercise you need to do depends on your current fitness level.
第三部分 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。
A father gifted his daughter an old car at graduation. The father said to his daughter, “You just ___21___, and this is a car that I ___22___ when I began to work a long time ago. But before I give it to you, take it to a car dealer (商人) in the city and ___23___ how much they offer for it.” Then the girl did ___24___ as her father told her to.
The girl ___25___ to her father and said, “They only offered ＄1,000 because it looks very ___26___.” The father replied, “Hold it and take it to the second-hand car dealer.”
The girl ___27___ to her father and said, “They offered ＄100 because it is a very old car and it needs a lot of ___28___.” Lastly, he told his daughter to show the car to a famous car club. She returned and said to her father, “Some people in the club offered me ＄100,000 because it is a ___29___ car that is in very good ____30____, with good performance and very difficult to ____31____.”
Then the father said, “I wanted to let you ____32____ that you are not worth anything if you are not in the right ____33____ . If you are not valued, do not be ____34____, that means you are in the wrong place. Don’t ____35____ in a place where no one sees your value.”
21. A. succeeded B. graduated C. worked D. suffered
22. A. missed B. loved C. rented D. bought
23. A. decide B. judge C. see D. consider
24. A. exactly B. nearly C. hardly D. especially
25. A. gave in B. calmed down C. came back D. hid away
26. A. useless B. old C. strange D. powerful
27. A. turned B. returned C. headed D. pointed
28. A. times B. details C. designs D. repairs
29. A. valuable B. broken C. cheap D. stolen
30. A. way B. shape C. condition D. record
31. A. find B. guess C. drive D. tell
32. A. improve B. pretend C. recommend D. know
33. A. contact B. place C. chance D. destination
34. A. careful B. awkward C. annoyed D. proud
35. A. live B. stay C. sit D. play
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。
Chongyang Festival is one of the traditional festivals in China. ___36___ (celebrate) on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, Chongyang Festival is also known as the Double Ninth Festival, ___37___ started as early as the Warring States Period. In Chinese culture, ___38___ number “nine” means long life, ___39___ (give) the festival its unique importance. In ancient times, people would ___40___ (traditional) climb high, drink chrysanthemum wine, ___41___ wear dogwood (茱萸) for blessings on this day. In recent years, the festival ___42___ (gain) new meanings as society recognizes the needs and contributions (贡献) of the elderly and it focuses ___43___ honoring the elderly and celebrating longevity (长寿). Nowadays, this celebration serves as a meaningful reminder ___44___ (show) respect for the older generations and value moments with loved ones, encouraging people to take time and ____45____ (responsible) to care for their older relatives and friends.
第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你叫李华，你笔友Robert作为一名交换生在中国某高中就读，正在学习中国书法。他发现书法很难学，特来信向你求助。请你用英文给他回一封信，内容包括：1. 表示理解：2. 你的建议及理由：3. 表达祝愿。
参考词汇: 书法 calligraphy
注意：1. 词数80左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
（开头结尾已给出，不计入总词）
Dear Robert
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 （满分25分）
47. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
We all make mistakes. Sometimes, it is hard to admit them. However, there is a magic power in this world that can give us the courage to do so.
I grew up in a small town in Ohio. There was a man in town that everyone seemed to know. We all called him Bob. Bob was uneducated. It seemed that because he was good-natured and not very smart,every one teased (戏弄) him.
One day when I was sitting on the porch, he came walking by. I was about 12 years old and thought it would make me feel grown up to tease him like some adults did in the town.
He asked how I was doing. I told him that my father had lost his job, and that we were short of money. I could see my friends laughing in the background so 1 went on with the lie. I had him fooled so completely that every time he asked me a question, I would make the situation seem worse and worse.I knew he made a meager (贫困的) living doing odd jobs, so it seemed funny when he asked me if we needed anything. I told him that we didn’t know if we would have enough to eat. He replied, “You poor thing. I will pray for you.”
That night I heard the door rattle (沙沙响) softly. I thought it was the wind beating against the door. So I didn’t pay much attention to it. Later when I opened the door to go outside, I realized it wasn’t wind.
注意：1．续写词数应为150词左右;
2．请按如下格式作答。
On the doorstep, I found a box of food with a note beside it.
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The next evening, with a big apple pie made by myself, I stood at the doorstep of Bob’s house.
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答案
本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在条形码区域内。
2. 选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题必须使用0.5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清楚。
3. 请按照题号顺序在各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区书写的答案无效； 在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。
4. 保持卡面清洁，不要折叠、不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。
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 does the woman communicate with her mother now
A. By the Internet. B. By phone. C. By letter.
2. Where is the boy probably
A. At a phone store. B. In Charlie's house C. On the football field.
3. How many hours will Judy work at the charity shop today
A. 5 hours. B. 7 hours. C. 10 hours.
4. How did the woman feel when she started running
A. Bored. B. Fantastic. C. Bad.
5. What is the main topic of the conversation
A. The environment. B. A transport problem. C. The development of farming.
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. What does the woman intend to do
A. Write a book. B. Find a new job. C. Return a computer.
7. What is the woman buying
A. A phone. B. A pen. C. A pencil.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What color dress is Jane wearing
A. Blue. B. Yellow. C. White.
9. What does Jane do for a living
A. She is a doctor. B. She is a designer. C. She is a fitness coach.
10. What does the man think of Jane
A. Unusual. B. Famous. C. Confident.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What does Simon offer to do for Mrs. Thomas
A. Carry her bag. B. Take her home. C. Call her doctor.
12. How does Simon usually go to school
A. By bus. B. By train. C. By car.
13. Where is Mrs. Thomas going
A. The repair shop. B. The hospital. C. The school.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. How long has Jenny been away
A. For a week. B. For two weeks. C. For a month.
15. How does the woman sound
A. Determined. B. Smart. C. Worried.
16. Who might the woman be
A. Jenny's friend. B. Jenny's mother. C. Jenny's teacher.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why is Harry Beck's map successful
A. It is cheap. B. It is simple. C. It is colorful.
18. Where was Harry Beck born
A. In Beijing. B. In Paris. C. In London.
19. Where did Harry Beck work
A. A transport department. B. A design company. C. A railway station.
20. When did Harry Beck create his first design for the map
A. In 1902. B. In 1925. C. In 1931.
听力答案 略
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
Chocolate Me!
This bright picture book by Taye Diggs and Shan e W. Evans is a tool, great for comforting kids who feel worried about their looks. A young boy is made fun of for the color of his skin (皮肤), but an important lesson from his mother makes him realize that his differences are what make him special. Ages 4-8.
Thank You, Mr. Falker
Celebrated author and illustrator (作家和插图画家), Patricia Polacco, tells the story of her personal experience of fighting dyslexia (a difficulty in reading and spelling caused by a brain condition) and the teacher who gave her the courage to keep going. Kids will love reading about fifth-grader Trisha and patient Mr. Falker. Ages 5-8.
New Kid
It’s always hard being the new kid at school, but it can be quite difficult when you’re from Washington Heights in New York City and you study at a top private school across town. New Kid by Jerry Craft follows Jordan’s first year at Riverdale, addressing problems head-on. This book was awarded the Newbery Medal in 2020. Ages 8-12.
The Giving Tree
What wouldn’t this tree do for this little boy Shel Silverstein tells a story of unselfish love and unending sacrifice (牺牲) as, starting with apples and shade (阴凉处), a tree gladly gives more and more to a boy over the years, finally giving all of itself. Ages 2-6.
1. Which book is about the author’s experience
A. New Kid. B. Chocolate Me!
C. The Giving Tree. D. Thank You, Mr. Falker.
2. Whose book won a prize
A. Jerry Craft’s. B. Shel Silverstein’s.
C. Patricia Polacco’s. D. Taye Diggs and Shane W. Evans’s.
3. What is the book for 3-year-olds about
A Love and sacrifice. B. Starting over at a new school.
C. A boy looking different from others. D. A teacher helping a girl read and spell.
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. A
B
“I hope my technology can help the blind to live independently.” On the afternoon of May 13, Dr. Chieko Asakawa, an IBM computer scientist, shared her life experience and her research with students in the Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen). Asakawa began losing her eyesight after an accident and was totally blind by the age of 14. Since the 1980s, she has devoted herself to helping blind people to live a better life with the help of modern technology.
Asakawa was born a normal child, but she became blind at age 14 due to a swimming accident at age 11. In the 1980s, she was a lead developer in digital books. This system allows blind people to read newspapers and books to better understand the world.
Three years ago, Dr. Asakawa began to work on cognitive assistant (认知辅助) research. NavCog is one of the applications developed by the team. It uses current sensors (电流传感器) and cognitive technologies to locate users' position, determine their facing directions and get other information about the surrounding environment by “talking” into their ears through earphones. Researchers are exploring more possibilities, such as detecting approaching people. She hopes people with disabilities like her can give a presentation on stage without any assistance.
Dr. Asakawa and her team want to develop new technology for a wide range of situations -shopping malls, airports, hospitals, etc. She hopes this technology can also be used by normal people - a Take Me Home app for the elderly who get lost, for example.
Dr. Asakawa studied English literature in college. After she joined IBM, she earned a Ph. D. degree from the University of Tokyo after three difficulties of changing from English literature to computer science. She replied that she studied from 9 p. m. to midnight every day including weekends and worked the rest of the time. Dr. Asakawa told the students that everything is possible if you don't give up.
4. What can be learned about Chieko Asakawa
A. She went blind in her teens. B. She wrote books for blind people.
C. She was born with poor eyesight. D. She became disabled as a college student.
5. What does Chieko Asakawa expect of her cognitive assistant technology
A. It will locate lost things.
B. It will help normal people keep fit.
C. It will help users become familiar with blind people's life.
D. It will be applied in various environments.
6. What advice does Chieko Asakawa give to students
A. Treasure what we have. B. Treat the disabled nicely.
C. Never be a quitter. D. Be prepared for the future.
7. What would be the best title for the text
A. How the Internet has changed everyday life B. Let the blind “see” the real world
C. Exploring the importance of modern technology D. How Chieko Asakawa “survived” an accident
【答案】4. A 5. D 6. C 7. B
C
The number of people in the U. S. without a home is down from one year ago. The total is nearly550,000, about 3% lower than last year. The number comes from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The information comes after a report from the United Nations that homelessness is “spreading” worldwide. The report asked governments around the world to terminate (结束) homelessness by 2030 so that no one would have to live on the streets.
The UN last did a study on the world’s homeless population 11 years ago. At that time, it estimated (估计) the total at 100 million. But the UN said the number is likely much higher today. It estimates that 100 million children alone are now without a home.
Recently, in the city of Mosul, Iraq, the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development measured (统计) homelessness on a single night. In January, thousands of volunteers spread out across the country. They counted a total of 549,922 homeless people. That is down 14% from six years ago. Still, the government reported increased homelessness in the cities of Los Angeles, Dallas, Seattle and Washington, D. C. Officials thought higher housing prices are responsible for the increase.
Leilani Farha, the top UN official on housing, said homelessness is an issue of life and death importance. “The death rate (死亡率) among homeless people is two to ten times higher than that among the people who are not homeless,” she said.
In Nairobi, the capital of Kenyan, around 250,000 people do not have a place to stay. Many of them are children, and live on the streets. In India, the homeless population is estimated at 78 million. Eleven million of that number are street children. Indonesia’s homeless population is 3 million, including 28,000 in the capital, Jakarta. In Nigeria, the homeless population is estimated at 24 million.
8. What did UN find about homelessness around the world
A. Those who are homeless are mainly elders.
B. Nigeria has the highest number of homeless people.
C. It is more serious than 11 years ago.
D. The U. S. should provide money to solve the problem.
9. What do Leilani Farha’s words in Paragraph 4 suggest
A. Homelessness has drawn enough attention.
B. The number of homeless people increases fast.
C. Homeless people are usually those who are sick.
D. Action must be taken to solve the problem of homelessness.
10. The total number of homeless people in Nairobi is about ___________.
A. 549,922 B. 250,000 C. 100 million D. 78 million
11. What may be UN’s attitude to homelessness
A. Worried. B. Surprised. C. Impatient. D. Relaxed.
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. B 11. A
D
Last Friday, a special thing took place at the National Theater of Korea. A robot called EveR 6 led an orchestra (管弦乐队) in a performance of Korean music. Robots have led orchestras in other countries, but this was the first time ever in Korea.
EveR 6 is a robot built by the Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH). It’s about as tall as a person, and has a human-like face that can show feelings. EveR 6 has joints (关节) in its neck, shoulders, etc. As a result, it can move its arms quickly in many different directions.
But EveR 6 doesn’t think on its own like some Artificial Intelligence programs. Instead, it has a limited group of movements that it has been trained to perform. To make these movements as natural as possible, EveR 6’s movements are learnt from real human conductors.
When EveR 6 moved its baton (指挥棒) for the first time, a piece of music rang out. Every movement of the robot’s arms brought more instruments into the mix, and the orchestra’s music grew louder and more exciting. Mr White, a human conductor, was impressed with the way EveR 6 moved. “The robot was able to present such difficult moves much better than I had imagined,” he said.
But the robot still is not nearly ready to supersede a human conductor. Mr White says the robot’s greatest weakness is that it can’t hear, “Some people think that conducting is just about hand waving and keeping the beat,” says Mr White. But a good conductor needs to listen to the orchestra, so that he or she can correct and encourage the orchestra as it plays.
Mr White doesn’t think robots are likely to replace human conductors But he believes robots could be helpful in situations like practice parts where the same thing needs to be done many times.
12. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. The effect of EveR 6.
B. The advantage of EveR 6.
C. The importance of EveR 6.
D. The basic information of EveR 6.
13. What does the underlined word “supersede” in paragraph 5 mean
A. Look forward to. B. Take the place of.
C. Show interest in. D. Make an impression on.
14. Which of the following may Mr White agree with
A. Robots could work in some fields of conductors’ work.
B. Robots are useless in practice parts of a conductor.
C. Robots’ role as a conductor will be overlooked.
D. Robots leave human no chance to be a conductor.
15. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear
A. Health. B. Sports. C. Science. D. Education.
【答案】12. D 13. B 14. A 15. C
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。
A lot of people think the more work they put in at the gym, and the longer and harder they push themselves, the better their results will be. ___16___ But if you want to get the best gains, the key is to pay close attention to the quality of the work rather than the quantity.
Your body is able to make only tiny adaptations and improvements at any one time. Once you’ve given it enough push to make these changes, any extra work you do after that point won’t be making you any better. ___17___ This is because you’ll need longer to renew your energy afterwards. Besides, you won’t feel fresh when you start your next part. Perfectly, it’s just enough to do the smallest amount of work required to improve growth in every workout. ___18___ Thus the smallest amount of exercise brings the largest physical gains.
___19___ For example, if a new gym-goer wants to get stronger, he might start a squat workout, which is made up of ten steps, each having five repetitions. In theory, it’s a sensible way for building strength. If he’s only tried three steps in his previous exercise, it’s far from enough. The fourth step would push him past his previous limit and force adaptation. But the following steps are meant for more professional people. ___20___
As a general rule, regardless of your experience, aim to only increase the volume of any exercise by one step from workout to workout.
A. It sounds reasonable.
B. It’s natural that you may want to keep fit.
C. Only in this way can you enjoy the benefit of exercise.
D. Instead, it’ll be harmful to your progress.
E. After that, you can stop exercising during the day.
F. They would just increase the chance of injury for beginners.
G. How much exercise you need to do depends on your current fitness level.
【答案】16. A 17. D 18. E 19. G 20. F
第三部分 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。
A father gifted his daughter an old car at graduation. The father said to his daughter, “You just ___21___, and this is a car that I ___22___ when I began to work a long time ago. But before I give it to you, take it to a car dealer (商人) in the city and ___23___ how much they offer for it.” Then the girl did ___24___ as her father told her to.
The girl ___25___ to her father and said, “They only offered ＄1,000 because it looks very ___26___.” The father replied, “Hold it and take it to the second-hand car dealer.”
The girl ___27___ to her father and said, “They offered ＄100 because it is a very old car and it needs a lot of ___28___.” Lastly, he told his daughter to show the car to a famous car club. She returned and said to her father, “Some people in the club offered me ＄100,000 because it is a ___29___ car that is in very good ____30____, with good performance and very difficult to ____31____.”
Then the father said, “I wanted to let you ____32____ that you are not worth anything if you are not in the right ____33____ . If you are not valued, do not be ____34____, that means you are in the wrong place. Don’t ____35____ in a place where no one sees your value.”
21. A. succeeded B. graduated C. worked D. suffered
22. A. missed B. loved C. rented D. bought
23. A. decide B. judge C. see D. consider
24. A. exactly B. nearly C. hardly D. especially
25. A. gave in B. calmed down C. came back D. hid away
26. A. useless B. old C. strange D. powerful
27. A. turned B. returned C. headed D. pointed
28. A. times B. details C. designs D. repairs
29. A. valuable B. broken C. cheap D. stolen
30. A. way B. shape C. condition D. record
31. A. find B. guess C. drive D. tell
32. A. improve B. pretend C. recommend D. know
33. A. contact B. place C. chance D. destination
34. A. careful B. awkward C. annoyed D. proud
35. A. live B. stay C. sit D. play
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. C 24. A 25. C 26. B 27. B 28. D 29. A 30. C 31. A 32. D 33. B 34. C 35. B
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。
Chongyang Festival is one of the traditional festivals in China. ___36___ (celebrate) on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, Chongyang Festival is also known as the Double Ninth Festival, ___37___ started as early as the Warring States Period. In Chinese culture, ___38___ number “nine” means long life, ___39___ (give) the festival its unique importance. In ancient times, people would ___40___ (traditional) climb high, drink chrysanthemum wine, ___41___ wear dogwood (茱萸) for blessings on this day. In recent years, the festival ___42___ (gain) new meanings as society recognizes the needs and contributions (贡献) of the elderly and it focuses ___43___ honoring the elderly and celebrating longevity (长寿). Nowadays, this celebration serves as a meaningful reminder ___44___ (show) respect for the older generations and value moments with loved ones, encouraging people to take time and ____45____ (responsible) to care for their older relatives and friends.
【答案】36. Celebrated
37. which 38. the
39. giving 40. traditionally
41. and 42. has gained
43. on 44. to show
45. responsibility
第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你叫李华，你的笔友Robert作为一名交换生在中国某高中就读，正在学习中国书法。他发现书法很难学，特来信向你求助。请你用英文给他回一封信，内容包括：1. 表示理解：2. 你的建议及理由：3. 表达祝愿。
参考词汇: 书法 calligraphy
注意：1. 词数80左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
（开头结尾已给出，不计入总词）
Dear Robert,
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Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Robert,
I’m sorry to hear that you’re finding Chinese calligraphy challenging. It’s normal to feel this way since it requires patience and precision. I suggest starting with basic strokes and practicing consistently. Joining a calligraphy club might also help, as you can learn from others and exchange tips. Remember, persistence is key. Keep practicing, and you’ll surely improve over time.
Best wishes on your calligraphy journey!
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 （满分25分）
47. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
We all make mistakes. Sometimes, it is hard to admit them. However, there is a magic power in this world that can give us the courage to do so.
I grew up in a small town in Ohio. There was a man in town that everyone seemed to know. We all called him Bob. Bob was uneducated. It seemed that because he was good-natured and not very smart,every one teased (戏弄) him.
One day when I was sitting on the porch, he came walking by. I was about 12 years old and thought it would make me feel grown up to tease him like some adults did in the town.
He asked how I was doing. I told him that my father had lost his job, and that we were short of money. I could see my friends laughing in the background so 1 went on with the lie. I had him fooled so completely that every time he asked me a question, I would make the situation seem worse and worse.I knew he made a meager (贫困的) living doing odd jobs, so it seemed funny when he asked me if we needed anything. I told him that we didn’t know if we would have enough to eat. He replied, “You poor thing. I will pray for you.”
That night I heard the door rattle (沙沙响) softly. I thought it was the wind beating against the door. So I didn’t pay much attention to it. Later when I opened the door to go outside, I realized it wasn’t wind.
注意：1．续写词数应为150词左右;
2．请按如下格式作答。
On the doorstep, I found a box of food with a note beside it.
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The next evening with a big apple pie made by myself, I stood at the doorstep of Bob’s house.
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【答案】 On the doorstep, l found a box of food with a note beside it. Upon seeing the food, I knew who had sent it. My facing burning with shame, I took the box inside with care. Packed in the box were some sandwiches, a bottle of milk and some fruit. I picked up the note, on which some words were carefully written, “Sorry, I can only get you these. Hope you like them. I will always pray for you.” The moment I finished reading the note, tears rolled down my face. How could I lie to a person with such a gentle heart I knew it was time to make up for my mistake.
The next evening, with a big apple pie made by myself, I stood at the doorstep of Bob’s house. Having gathered up my courage, I knocked on the door. Bob seemed to be a little surprised when he saw me outside. He explained that it was no big deal and that I needn’t have come to thank him. I lowered my head, apologizing to him for my silly behavior. To my surprise, he just smiled and patted me on the shoulder, saying, “It’s OK. Now shall we take a bite of this yummy apple pie ” I raised my head and nodded with tears of joy. Thanks to Bob, I have learned the magic power of kindness.
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