石家庄市2024-2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测
高二英语
（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、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. Which flight will the woman catch
A. The 11:45 one. B. The 11:00 one. C. The 10:15 one.
2. What does the man ask the woman for
A. Tickets. B. Her ID. C. Some money.
3. What does the woman want to do
A. Close the door. B. Go shopping. C. Park the car.
4. Where are the speakers
A. At home. B. In a bookstore. C. In a supermarket.
5. What is the man trying to do
A. Talk the woman into watching a game.
B. Persuade the woman to go bowling.
C. Introduce a city to the woman.
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 has Alice been doing recently
A. Working in the garden. B. Visiting her relatives. C. Studying at university.
7. Where does Tom live now
A. In Chicago. B. In California. C. In Colorado.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What did Mike just do
A. He completed a new book.
B. He finished reading a novel.
C. He went to a coastal town.
9. How does Mike feel now
A. Stressed. B. Relieved. C. Puzzled.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10. What is the woman doing
A. Introducing a painting. B. Sharing her experience. C. Offering guidance.
11. Where does the man live now
A. In the mountains. B. On the farm. C. In the city.
12. What makes the man want to paint
A. His birthday party. B. His interest in the skyline. C. His memories of the farm.
13. How long does each painting workshop last
A. 9 hours. B. 8 hours. C. 5 hours.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What are the speakers talking about
A. Preparations for a surprise party.
B. The family room decoration.
C. A family get-together.
15. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Father and daughter. B. Husband and wife. C. Mother and son.
16. What will the man do on the 22nd of next month
A. Go to see a movie. B. Meet his friends. C. Go out for dinner.
17. How will the woman prepare food
A. She’ll cook it herself.
B. She’ll have her friends do it.
C. She’ll order it from a restaurant.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. When did Vincent Van Gogh begin to study art
A. In 1853. B. In 1880. C. In 1886.
19. What did Vincent Van Gogh do in Paris
A. He often argued with Theo. B. He collected paintings. C. He met some other artists.
20. What was Vincent Van Gogh's life like in Arles
A. He earned his bread by painting.
B. He never had any friend.
C. He often became sad.
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
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21. Who most probably prefer to attend African Wildlife Reserve program
A. Vacation campers. B. Documentary producers.
C. Animal lovers. D. Adventure explorers.
22. What is the aim of the Private Island Marine Experience program
A. To protect the sea life. B. To develop new wildlife parks.
C. To discover marine resources. D. To conduct biological research.
23. What do the volunteers in Sri Lanka and Indonesia have in common
A. They are from local communities. B. They are better at career choices.
C. They are eager to explore. D. They are helpful in English.
B
There are many kinds of jobs in the world, and if people can't find their ideal job, they can always create one. Molly Lewis did just that by becoming a professional whistler (吹口哨的人).
Shane O’ Neill writes in The Washington Post, “If you' re a famous comedian, you may get the frightening ‘Tell me a joke!’ from a stranger. If you think that’ s bad, try being a professional whistler.” “It happens all the time,” said Molly Lewis with a smile. “Sometimes I’ll oblige.”
Lewis released her album (音乐专辑), On the Lips, in February, to promote whistling. “People often don't know much about whistle music apart from some pop songs,” Lewis said. “But I think it's a beautiful instrument.”
People gradually notice whistle music. She whistled a singer's What Was I Made For , which appeared in the Barbie movie.
Lewis adds depth to whistling, which is usually seen as cheerful or absent-minded. She is inspired by artists like the couple, Marty and Elayne. “They played for 37 years, five nights a week, and it was very special,” Lewis said.
Lewis learned to whistle at four but took it seriously after seeing Pucker Up, a 2005 documentary about competitive whistling. She attended the International Whistlers Convention in 2012 and has performed in music clubs since then.
Starting in 2017, Lewis performed shows called Cafe Molly at Zebulon, attracting many notable figures. On tour, she aims to create an atmosphere of elegance, an atmosphere she hopes to bring home with On the Lips.
24. Which can explain the underlined word “oblige” in paragraph 2
A. Accept. B. Decline. C. Promise. D. Ignore.
25. What did Lewis intend to do with her album
A. Stress the role of whistling. B. Get whistling recognized.
C. Give credit for a movie. D. Attract youngsters' attention.
26. What did Lewis think of Marty and Elayne
A. They are excited. B. They are frightened. C. They are stressed. D. They are committed.
27. How did Pucker Up affect Lewis
A. It gave her easy access to music clubs. B. It earned her international reputation.
C. It deepened her devotion to whistling. D. It recognized her talent as a whistler.
C
Patagonia is a part of South America, flat and treeless. Its climate is cold and dry. There are more sheep than people across the land. But some exciting finds have made Patagonia a hot and well-known place. The bones of the largest dinosaurs and a huge nest of dinosaur eggs were found there.
Patagonia was not always such an empty and boring place. Around 90 million years ago, it was warm. It got plenty of rain. This climate was perfect for many kinds of plants and animals. There were forests of tall trees. It was a great place for plant-eating dinosaurs. Even the hugest plant eaters could find plenty to eat.
The three largest dinosaur skeletons (骨架) in the world are plant eaters from Patagonia. None of the skeletons is complete. But scientists have enough bones from these big animals to picture what they looked like. All of them had long necks and tails. Their size was truly amazing, from 105 to 131 feet long. They all walked on four feet.
Patagonia is also the place where the skeleton of the largest meat-eating dinosaur was discovered. This meat eater was about half as long as the biggest plant eaters. However, its big and sharp teeth made it a powerful killer.
So far, Patagonia's coolest discovery isn't skeletons but a huge dinosaur hatching ground. There were thousands of dinosaur eggs in the ground! Scientists have learned a lot from studying these eggs. They were laid about 80 million years ago. If they had hatched, the dinosaur babies would have been about 1.25 feet long. When full-grown, they would have been 45 feet long.
These exciting dinosaur finds inspire people's interest in Patagonia. Now dinosaur scientists from around the world are hard at work there. Each one hopes to make a great find. Another amazing dinosaur discovery may be just around the corner.
28. What made Patagonia a famous place
A. The climate. B. The history. C. The finds. D. The forests.
29. What was Patagonia like 90 million years ago
A. It was very cold there. B. It seldom rained there. C. Few animals lived there. D. Tall trees grew there.
30. What is the coolest discovery in Patagonia
A. Dinosaur skeletons. B. The hatching ground.
C. Dinosaur babies. D. The deadly meat eaters.
31. What could be the best title for the passage
A. Where Dinosaurs Once Lived B. How Dinosaurs Were Found
C. Where Dinosaurs Laid Eggs D. How Dinosaurs Disappeared
D
Imagine a busy restaurant: dishes clattering, music playing, people talking loudly over one another. It's a wonder that anyone in that kind of environment can focus enough to have a conversation. A new study by researchers at Brown University's Carney Institute for Brain Science provides some of the most detailed insights into the brain mechanisms that help people pay attention in such distraction, as well as what's happening when they can't focus.
In an earlier psychology study, the researchers established that people can separately control how much they focus (by enhancing relevant information) and how much they filter (by tuning out distraction). The team's new research, published in Nature Human Behaviour, shows the process by which the brain combines these two critical functions.
To conduct the study, Ritz administered a cognitive (认知的) task to participants while measuring their brain activity in an FMRI (Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging) machine. Participants saw a swirling mass of green and purple dots moving left and right, like a swarm of fireflies. The tasks, which varied in difficulty, involved distinguishing between the movement and colors of the dots. For example, participants in one exercise were instructed to select which color was in the majority for the rapidly moving dots when the rate of purple to green was almost 50/50.
Ritz and his co-writer Shenhav then compared the process to how humans harmonize muscle activity to perform complex physical tasks. “In the same way that we bring together more than 50 muscles to perform a physical task like using chopsticks. Our study found that we can integrate multiple varieties of concentrations in order to perform acts of mental flexibility,” said Ritz, who conducted the study as a PhD student at Brown.
“These findings can help us to understand how we humans are able to exhibit such tremendous cognitive flexibility— to pay attention to what we want, when we want to,” Shenhav said. “They can also help us better understand limitations on that flexibility, and how limitations might appear in certain attention-related disorders such as ADHD (注意力缺陷及多动障碍), which we will study and conduct in the future.”
32. Why does the author mention the busy restaurant at the beginning of the text
A. To show one example of working environment. B. To complain why people can't focus attention.
C. To encourage people to talk in the restaurant. D. To show people's attention among distraction.
33. What is the third paragraph mainly about
A. The research result. B. The research process.
C. The research questions. D. The research participants.
34. What do people do when they are carrying out flexible acts
A. They adjust various forms of attention. B. They bring together more than 50 muscles.
C. They pay attention to the complex physical task. D. They use instruments like chopsticks to help them.
35. According to Shenhav, what can the researchers do in the future
A. Ensure cognition. B. Show flexibility. C. Research diseases. D. Limit attention.
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。
So, what does it take to be great I thoroughly reject the “10 years, 10,000 hours” notion that anyone can be an expert if they just put in enough time. 36
Another reality though is that you can't control your genes. If you received good ones from your parents, thank them. If you didn't, don't blame your parents because they didn't choose their genes either. 37
Inborn ability is certainly a wonderful thing to have been given, but it is a bit over rated. 38 What this means is that you need inborn ability to be great, but it isn't enough. The world is full of gifted failures, of “can't miss kids” who missed. Talent is only the starting point to greatness and, if you' re fortunate enough to have won the genetic lottery, it puts you ahead of the field at the beginning of the race to be great. 39 You have to work hard, push your limits, and struggle mightily to get to the finish for anything in life worth pursuing greatness in.
Ultimately, being great isn't about being objectively great because, as noted above, the chances that you will achieve true greatness in some aspect of your life is, statistically, very small 40 I define that as fully realizing whatever ability you were born with. That inborn ability may not be enough to be a superstar in your area of achievement, but, if you do what is necessary, you will find a reasonable level of success.
A. Instead, let it go and focus on what you can control.
B. But, of course, races aren't won at the start, but at the finish.
C. Rather, your goal should be to find your own personal greatness.
D. Inborn ability is a necessary but not sufficient contributor to greatness.
E. You might think that personal greatness isn't the same as true greatness.
F. They enjoy the struggles they experienced and the satisfaction of overcoming them.
G. The reality is that genes matter, whether inborn intelligence or inborn physical talent.
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。
You might say I found marathon, step by step. Or perhaps it found me. I was 41 an athlete growing up. In fact, I have a hard time 42 that term to myself even today.
It started when I joined a group of women in my neighborhood for a daily three-mile walk. At first it was 43 . But soon, my body adjusted and I wanted 44 . Before long, I was running 5 miles. Then I set a goal to run a half marathon. And I did complete the Covered Bridges Half Marathon. I thought, “Now what ” I started to 45 a marathon.
It so happened that I 46 a meeting one night and listened to the speaker and coach, Rick Muhr, and was so 47 by his words. I told him that I had signed up for the Ocean State Marathon, just a week away, and that I really didn't believe I could 48 . Rick locked eyes with me and said, “Trish, you’ve done enough training. You’ll finish!”
I never had someone 49 me like that, let alone a real, live coach. He gave me the 50 I needed. I set out to run my 51 marathon and completed it in 4:25:00. Little did I know that this would be the beginning of nearly a decade of marathon and distance running.
Running a marathon isn't for everybody. But it is for anybody, anybody who wants to 52 the unreachable and to take that 53 into the rest of their life. When you cross the finish line, you may never have a 54 picture of what you are made of and capable of accomplishing. Your 55 of the world and, more importantly, of yourself will forever be changed!
41. A. always B. never C. rarely D. nearly
42. A. committing B. appealing C. adjusting D. applying
43. A. rare B. secure C. crucial D、hard
44. A. some B. both C. more D. none
45. A. consider B. report C. recall D. record
46. A. held B. missed C. attended D. advocated
47. A. inspired B. angered C. embarrassed D. amused
48. A. run B. participate C. win D. finish
49. A. call on B. rely on C. believe in D. care for
50. A. pleasure B. confidence C. satisfaction D. prospect
51. A. last B. only C. first D. second
52. A. test B. reach C. imagine D. identify
53. A. experience B. conclusion C. preference D. tendency
54. A. bigger B. brighter C. nicer D. clearer
55. A. view B. proof C. description D. design
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。
Stamp collecting has recently emerged as a fresh and innovative approach for young people to document their travels. Instead of 56 (mere) taking photos with famous landmarks, 57 (enthusiast) of this new trend eagerly explore every corner of various attractions, museums, and shops during their journeys in search 58 various stamps. They imprint the stamps, usually with single or multicolored pictures of the scenic spots or images of famous people on postcards or in travel journals, thus 59 (create) a unique memory of their travels. Free or paid, each stamp serves as a representation of the visitor's 60 (present) at that specific location, becoming a 61 (treasure) part of their memories.
Shi Junchu, 29, from Yunnan province, came across stamp collecting three years ago while traveling in Wuhan, Hubei province. She found it to be a 62 (good) way of commemorating her travels than purchasing souvenirs(纪念品), so she carries a specially prepared notebook for collecting stamps whenever she travels.
“Stamp collecting has added more meaning to my travels. Turning the pages of those notebooks 63 (feel) somewhat like looking at photos. I can recall 64 happened back then just by turning to a page — the delicious food I had, and the fun experiences I enjoyed,” she said.
She currently operates a private museum in Kunming. Since last October, she has also introduced stamp-collecting services 65 (encourage) more visitors to explore the museum.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你参加了外教 Adam的英语戏剧选修课后，发现剧本(script)选择和时间安排存在问题。请你给外教写封邮件，内容包括：
1.说明问题；
2.提出建议。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Adam, Yours sincerely, Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
On a calm weekend, I went to the countryside to visit my grandmother. Her house, located in the heart of a village, was a harbour of quietness away from the noise of city life. As I approached her home, the familiar sight of her welcoming smile warmed my heart.
My grandmother, a woman of great wisdom and strength, had always been the backbone of our family. Her hands, though weathered with time, were skilled in the art of growing food from the soil. Her garden was her pride and her love for the land.
Upon my arrival, I noticed the wide area of her garden, awaiting the plants that would bring forth a harvest. I eagerly offered to help her with the planting, but she looked at me with concern. Her eyes reflected a mix of affection and anxiety. “Are you sure, my dear ” she asked with doubt. “It's hard work, and I don't want you to tire yourself.”
Determined to assist her, I insisted on learning the skills of gardening. She saw the determination in my eyes and, with a gentle nod, agreed to teach me. Under her careful teaching, I began my learning, eager to absorb every piece of knowledge she had to offer.
The process of planting required patience. My grandmother showed me how to prepare the soil, the proper depth to dig, and the correct spacing between each seedling (幼苗). She explained the importance of each step. She taught me every single detail.
At first, my movements were clumsy (笨拙的), and I feared I might be more of trouble than a help. But my grandmother's encouragement was firm. She guided my hands, correcting my technique with a gentle touch and kind words. Slowly, I began to find my rhythm (节奏), and my action became more fluent.
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。
Finally, my grandmother agreed to let me do the planting alone. When I left that evening, I looked back at the garden.
石家庄市2024~2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测
高二英语 参考答案
听力 （20×1.5=30）：1—5 ABBAA 6—10BCABC 11—15CCBAA 16—20ACBCC
阅读 （20×2.5=50）：21—23 CAD 24—27ABDC 28—31 CDBA 32—35 DBAC 36—40GADBC
完形填空 （15×1=15）：41—45 BDDCA 46—50CADCB 51—55 CBADA
语法填空 （10×1.5=15）：56. merely 57. enthusiasts 58. of 59. creating 60. presence
61. treasured 62. better 63. feels 64. what 65. to encourage
写作（满分40分）：
参考范文：
第一节（15分）
Dear Adam,
Hope this email finds you well. I'm Li Hua, writing to share some concerns regarding our English drama elective class.
It has come to my attention that the choice of scripts may not be engaging enough for all students, and the timing seems to conflict with other important school activities. To address these issues, I propose selecting various plays that satisfy different interests and skill levels. Additionally, it might be helpful to schedule practices on different days to avoid overlaps with other commitments.
Thank you for your efforts in making this course enjoyable and beneficial for us.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节（25分）
One possible version:
Finally, my grandmother agreed to let me do the planting alone. I became more careful. I recalled the skills my grandmother had taught me, including the methods of digging, planting vegetable seedlings and watering them. Happily, I made it and my grandmother praised me. Each seedling I planted was a promise of growth, and a symbol of hope for the future. The sun bore down on us, and sweat dropped from my forehead, but the satisfaction of our labor was a reward beyond measure.
When I left that evening, I looked back at the garden. I was so proud to see the seedlings I had grown myself. I knew the day I spent with my grandmother would remain in my heart forever. I helped my grandmother, and in the process, I received a gift far greater than I could have imagined. I had learned the art of gardening. More importantly, I strengthened my bond with my grandmother, a connection that would flourish like the seeds we had planted together. I look forward to gardening with my grandmother again in the future.
（注：“一个故事，多种结尾”，此文仅供参考）
附：听力材料
(Text 1)
W: OK, I'm off to the airport. My flight leaves in 45 minutes.
M: When will we see you back here in the office
W: Early next week. Look, it's 11 o’ clock already. I have to run.
(Text 2)
M: I have these tickets to deliver to you. I see that they are pre-paid, but I’ll need to see some identification.
W: Hold on a minute. Let me get it for you.
(Text 3)
M: It's almost time for the grocery store to close and we can't find an empty space.
W: I think it would be best for you to drop me off in front before they lock the doors.
(Text 4)
M: I’ve spent ages going through your cookery books!
W: That's a good book.
M: What I'm going to attempt is this cake, see Let me check if we’ve got all the ingredients, flour, sugar...
(Text 5)
W: Shall we go out tonight
M: I don't know. The game's coming on soon.
W: Oh come on, we watched a game last weekend. Let's go bowling.
M: Well, Manchester United are playing tonight, and you' re from Manchester. You should be cheering for them!
第一节到此结束。
第二节
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。
听下面一段对话， 回答第6和第7两个小题。现在，你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。
(Text 6)
W: Hi Tom! It's great to see you again. What have you been doing lately
M: Oh, nothing much. I’ve been working in the garden. Alice has been away for the past two weeks visiting her relatives in Chicago.
W: I didn’t know she has family in Chicago.
M: She was born in Chicago and lived there until she went to college. We met at university in California.
W: How long have you lived here in Colorado
M: We’ve lived here for over 10 years. We moved here in 2013 because I had a new job.
听下面一段对话， 回答第8和第9两个小题。现在，你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。
(Text 7)
W: Hey, Mike, how have you been
M: I’ve been good, just keeping busy with work. How about you
W: Same here, work has been busy but manageable. So, any exciting news on your end
M: Actually, yes! I finally finished writing that novel I’ve been working on for the past year.
W: That's incredible! Congratulations! How does it feel to have it completed
M: It's such a dreamlike feeling, honestly. I poured so much time and energy into it, and now that it's done, it's like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders.
W: I can only imagine. What's the novel about
M: It's a mystery set in a small coastal town, full of unexpected plot developments.
W: That sounds fascinating! I can't wait to read it.
听下面一段对话， 回答第10 至第13 四个小题。现在， 你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。
(Text 8)
W: What brings you to Art Land today
M: Hi! I'm looking to take up painting as a hobby. I'm wondering if you could give me some advice.
W: Of course! That's what I'm here for. Well, do you have ideas about what subjects you want to paint
M: I think landscapes. We were looking at some old photographs on my birthday, and I thought it would be nice to recreate the rolling hills of the beautiful farm I grew up on in Manitoba. I’ve been living in Toronto for 5 decades now, and though I love city life and the downtown skyline, the impression of sunsets on the farm is unforgettable to me.
W: Wonderful! Well, we have painting workshops at a local farm not too far from the city, every last Saturday of the month. The workshop goes from 9:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m.
M: Thank you, I’ll definitely consider it.
听下面一段对话， 回答第14至第17 四个小题。现在，你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。
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M: OK, kid, what's so important that we have to meet in secret
W: Well, it's about the 22nd of next month. I'd like to have a surprise party for Mum but I need your help. I thought that maybe you could take her to a movie, you know, just the two of you. Then while you' re away I can decorate the family room and invite lots of friends.
M: That sounds great but how do I manage to get her back without going out to dinner after the movie
W: Oh, that's easy. You just say that you want to pick me up in order to make it a family celebration. After the movie, you send Mum in to get me and when she comes in the front door everyone shouts “Happy birthday” to surprise her.
M: What about food You don't have time to cook it yourself, do you
W: I’ll order everything to be sent from the restaurant nearby while you guys are enjoying the movie.
M: I'm so happy you’ve handled this so beautifully. You’ve really grown up. Your mother will be very glad for what you will do.
听下面一段独白， 回答第18至第20 三个小题。现在，你有15 秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。
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M: Vincent Van Gogh, the great painter, was born in a small village in Holland on March 30, 1853. As he grew up, Vincent became interested in drawing, but he didn’t actually study art until he was 27 years old.
In 1886, Vincent Van Gogh moved to Paris to live with his brother Theo, who collected and sold paintings. In Paris, he met other artists and was influenced by their work. He began to paint outside and he began to express his feelings in his paintings with bright colors. But he didn’t have much money, and he didn’t eat very well.
In 1888, he moved to Arles, a town in southern France. The artist Paul Gauguin moved there too, and they became good friends. Van Gogh often became sad and couldn’t paint. One day he became very angry and argued with Gauguin. Gauguin left Arles. After a while, Van Gogh began to paint there again. Then, in 1890, early on a Sunday evening, Van Gogh went out to the countryside with his paints. He took out a gun and shot himself.
In his short, sad life, Van Gogh painted 200 paintings, but he sold only one of them.
