2025 年高一 3 月份月考英语试题参考答案
第一部分 听力
1—5 BCACB 6—10 BBABA 11—15 CCBCB 16—20 CAABC
第二部分 阅读第一节
21—23 ABC 24—27 BCAD 28—31 ABCC 32—35 CADA
第二节
36—40 DGAFE
第三部分 语言运用第一节
41—45 BCBAD 46—50 CABAC 51—55 ABCAC
第二节
56. identity 57. account 58. rude 59. custom 60. original
61. capable 62. Award 63. benefits 64. function 65. legal
66. Surround 67. announced 68. approached 69. proved 70. phenomenon
第三节
71. have been changed 72. who 73. Inspired 74. highly 75. to
76. an 77. offering 78. dotted 79. with 80. it
81. contacts 82. to enjoy 83. themselves 84. and 85. connection
第四部分 写作
The next day, Emily nervously stared at the list on the door of the choral room. This time, there was no rejection. Her name was displayed at the very top of the list. She, Emily White, had been selected as the leading singer! She was going to perform a solo in the upcoming show. Emily could scarcely believe what she was seeing. There had to be some error. However, Mr. Butler, looking at her with resolute eyes, said, “Emily, I chose you because you’re the perfect fit for this role— your voice is truly extraordinary. Have faith in yourself.” Deeply inspired by these words, Emily dedicated herself to extremely hard practice.
Finally, the day of performance came. Standing in front of the line, Emily felt her throat tight and her palms sweating. As the curtain slowly rose, the eyes of the whole audience fell upon Emily. “Emily White!” someone murmured in a hushed tone. Then, as the first note of the music rang out, Emily poured her heart and soul into her singing. Her voice resembled that of a nightingale, filling the auditorium with
its beautiful melody. Thunderous applause erupted! Emily was overwhelmed with happiness and a sense of ease. She was truly glowing on the stage. Emily White, with so many birth problems in her body, was nothing short of an angel!
听力原文：
Text 1
M: Who will come for dinner this evening
W: David and Emily will be joining us. I invited Jessica as well, but she’s currently away from the city. M: What a pity! I really miss her.
Text 2
M: If I were you, I would just walk to work. It’s only about 15 minutes, you see. Or, taking a bus is also a good idea.
W: I agree. But this week, my husband is out of town on business. So, I need to drive my children to school before heading to work.
Text 3
M: Mrs. Smith, what seems to be the problem
W: Lately, I’ve been feeling really bad. And yesterday I had a serious headache. M: Don’t worry. Let me give you a check-up first.
Text 4
W: Do you think we should get Jack a robot for Christmas
M: Robots are wonderful. But Jack wouldn’t take just any robot. He has always wanted an Iron Man.
Text 5
W: What was the weather like yesterday M: It was changing all the time.
W: How was that
M: It started out sunny. But when I went into the mountains it started snowing. Then, on my way back, the strong wind began blowing.
Text 6
W: Are you a fan of basketball
M: Yes, I love it. I go to the gym as long as there is a chance. And if tickets are not available, I’ll watch the games online. But it’s not as exciting as being there in person.
W: Are the tickets expensive
M: It depends on the game. They usually cost between 30 and 60 pounds. Last time, I paid 35 pounds. W: That’s not too bad. Maybe we can go together some time.
M: That sounds great. It’s always more fun to watch a game with a friend.
Text 7
W: Steven, can you help me with a few things M: Could I finish watching this show first
W: No, you’ve watched TV for two hours already! M: Okay, what do you want me to do
W: Can you take out the rubbish, fold the clothes, and wash the dishes M: That’s a lot of work!
W: Yes, because Mom will be home from shopping soon. And she’ll be upset if she sees this mess. M: But the house is already clean and tidy!
W: Yes, it’s clean, but it’s not “Mom clean”!
Text 8
M: Emily, I’m feeling a bit concerned. I have to present a book report next Tuesday. W: That doesn’t seem too bad.
M: But I read really slowly.
W: Don’t focus on every single word. Try to read in groups of words. M: But I don’t understand a lot of the words.
W: Try to guess a word’s meaning by reading the sentences before and after it. You probably understand more than you think.
M: What if there are still tons of expressions that are hard to deal with W: You can always use a dictionary.
M: What a trouble!
W: Well, be patient. It takes time. You can improve by reading something you enjoy every day. The more you read, the faster you’ll become.
Text 9
M: Jones, how did you feel about the Space World ride
W: That was fun! I was scared at first, but closing my eyes did help.
M: See, that wasn’t so bad, right You never know until you try something. W: Yes, I’m so glad I tried it!
M: Do you want to go to Water World now
W: Sure, but I’m getting hungry. Do you know where we can get some good food quickly M: Of course! I suggest Water City Restaurant in Water World. It serves delicious food.
W: Great! Let’s go!
M: Look! Here we are. The sign says a rock band plays here every evening. Why don’t we come back here for dinner later
W: No problem! Let’s ask what time the band starts playing.
M: The staff said the band starts playing at eight o’clock. The restaurant is always busy at that time, so we should come back a little earlier to get a table.
W: OK!
Text 10
Did you know that tea, one of the most popular drinks in the world, was invented by accident It is said that a Chinese ruler called Shen Nong was the first to discover tea as a drink about 5, 000 years ago. One day Shen Nong was boiling drinking water over an open fire. Some leaves from a tea plant fell into the water and remained there for some time. It produced a nice smell so he tasted the brown water. It was quite delicious, and so, one of the world’s favorite drinks was invented.
A few thousand years later in the Tang Dynasty, Lu Yu, “the saint of tea”, mentioned Shen Nong in his book Cha Jing. The book describes how tea plants were grown and used to make tea. It also discusses where the finest tea leaves were produced and what kinds of water were used.
Tea has many health benefits. The great doctor Sun Simiao, who is also from the Tang Dynasty, mentioned in one of his works that drinking tea regularly made people energetic.
It is believed that tea was brought to Korea and Japan during the 6th and 7th centuries. In England, tea didn’t appear until around 1660, but in less than 100 years, it had become the national drink. Even though many people now know about tea culture, the Chinese are without doubt the ones who best understand the nature of tea.2025 年高一 3 月份月考英语试题
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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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是 C。
What is the woman going to do tonight
Go downtown. B. Host a dinner. C. Meet Jessica.
How will the woman go to work this week
On foot. B. By bus. C. By car.
Where are the speakers
At a hospital. B. At a store. C. At a bank.
What are the speakers discussing
Making a robot. B. Holding a party. C. Preparing a gift.
What was the weather like in the mountains yesterday
Sunny. B. Snowy. C. Windy.
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。
听下面一段对话，回答第 6 至第 7 两个小题。
When does the man watch a basketball game on the Internet
When the gym is crowded.
When the tickets are sold out.
When his friends aren’t available.
How much did the ticket cost the man last time
30 pounds. B. 35 pounds. C. 60 pounds.
听下面一段对话，回答第 8 至第 10 三个小题。
What does the man want to do
Watch TV. B. Play a game. C. Do his homework.
What does the woman ask the man to do
Prepare the dinner. B. Help with the housework. C. Clean the garden.
What is the relationship between the speakers
Brother and sister. B. Employer and employee. C. Neighbors.
听下面一段对话，回答第 11 至第 13 三个小题。
What is the man worried about
His book. B. His language. C. His presentation.
What is a good way to read faster according to the woman
Focusing on pronunciation. B. Avoiding repeating words. C. Reading word groups.
What does the woman advise the man to do when dealing with new expressions
Guess the meaning. B. Refer to a dictionary. C. Turn to a teacher.
听下面一段对话，回答第 14 至第 17 四个小题。
How did the woman overcome her fear
She shouted for help. B. She tried something new. C. She closed her eyes.
What did the woman want to do first in Water World
Take the ride. B. Have some food. C. Enjoy a musical.
Why did the speakers decide to come back for dinner later
To watch a band play. B. To meet a waiter. C. To join a party.
When would the speakers probably come back
A. At 7: 45 p. m. B. At 8: 00 p. m. C. At 8: 15 p. m.
听下面一段独白，回答第 18 至第 20 三个小题。
Who is said to have invented tea
Shen Nong. B. Lu Yu. C. Sun Simiao.
When did tea first appear in England
Around 1560. B. Around 1660. C. Around 1760.
Who understand the nature of tea the most
The British. B. The Korean. C. The Chinese.
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
About Scholastic Kids Press
Scholastic Kids Press is a group of talented kid reporters, ages 10-14, from across the country and around the world. Since 2000, our award-winning young journalists have reported “news for kids, by kids”, covering politics, entertainment, the environment, sports and more in their hometowns and on the national stage. Their stories appear online and in Scholastic magazines, which reach more than 25 million students in classrooms nationwide.
Scholastic Kid Reporters have made headlines ( 头条) by interviewing Pulitzer Prize-winning composer
Lin-Manuel Miranda, environmentalist Jane Goodall, Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai, Dog Man author Dav Pilkey, actress Misty Copeland and more.
Contact Info
Email us at kidspress@scholastic.com.
How to apply
We are now accepting Kid Reporter applications for the 2023-2024 program year. Learn more and download the application here.
The application to join Scholastic Kids Press includes writing a news story, story ideas and a personal article.
Editors select Kid Reporters every year based on writing ability, interviewing skills and attention to detail.
To be considered, applicants must be between 10-14. Students in any part of the world are welcome to apply.
What do Scholastic Kid Reporters write about
Throughout the year, Scholastic Kid Reporters cover issues and topics that matter most to them and their peers (同龄人). This includes current events, breaking news, entertainment, sports and more from their communities.
The Kid Reporter application is now open! Click here to learn more.
Why does the author mention some people in the second paragraph
To show Scholastic Kid Reporters’ success.
To introduce Scholastic Kid Reporters’ various readers.
To prove Scholastic Kid Reporters’ effects on famous people.
To tell us the topics Scholastic Kid Reporters value.
What does Scholastic Kids Press pay much attention to about the applicants
The place they come from. B. Their specific age limit.
C. Their personal experience. D. The language they speak.
What do Scholastic Kid Reporters mainly cover
Skills in making delicious food. B. Touching stories of their parents.
C. The most important things for kids. D. Housework suitable for children.
B
A 13-year-old American boy has become the first person ever to beat the popular video game Tetris (俄罗斯方块). The young gamer, Willis Gibson, completed 157 levels before the game technically gave in. Gamers call this kind of ending a “kill screen”. The Tetris program had no more plays to make and so it crashed, freezing the video game.
Gibson lives in Oklahoma and goes by the gaming name “Blue Scuti”. He repeatedly shouted “Oh my God” as he beat the game. “I can’t feel my fingers,” Gibson said.
Gaming experts had long considered Tetris unbeatable. It came out in 1984 and quickly became a worldwide favorite. Its creator, Alexey Pajitnov, was a computer engineer at the Russian Academy of Sciences. During the game, players move and join together seven different shapes of falling blocks. The goal is for players to fit the blocks together to form solid lines. The blocks fall faster as players progress through higher levels.
Gibson reached level 157 and dropped a final piece into place. This caused a single line of blocks to disappear and the game to enter a permanent (永久的) freeze. “This is staggering,” Vince Clemente, CEO of Classic Tetris World Championship, said. “Developers didn’t think anyone would ever make it that far and now the game has been beaten by a human being.”
Other fans of the game were quick to share Gibson’s excitement. Tetris chief executive Maya Rogers joined in the celebration. She said that it was fitting Gibson had beaten the game just ahead of 2024, when Tetris was entering its 40th anniversary. “Congratulations to ‘Blue Scuti’,” Rogers said. She added that the event broke any known limits of the game.
What do we know about Gibson
He got injured while playing Tetris. B. He thought it was not easy to beat Tetris.
C. He owed his great success to good luck. D. He planned to challenge gaming experts.
What had gaming experts thought of Tetris before Gibson beat it
It was designed for teenagers. B. It sometimes showed a “kill screen”.
C. It couldn’t be beaten by humans. D. It was the first video game in the world.
What does the underlined word “staggering” in paragraph 4 probably mean
Unbelievable. B. Unreasonable.
C. Impossible. D. Unacceptable.
What is the best title for this text
Tetris, a Popular Video Game. B. Tetris Needs Further Programming.
C. Gibson, a Talented Game Player. D. A US Teen Becomes the First Human to Beat Tetris.
C
Tens of millions of bees are likely being killed each day by vehicles in the western United States, a new study finds. The paper published in Sustainable Environment is the first to show how cars may be causing the loss of bees. Bees are important because they help pollinate (传粉) wild plants and a third of the world’s crops.
Scientists have studied the “insect disaster” by counting dead insects along roadsides. Most studies have
focused on forests and larger insects. But bee diversity (多样性) is greatest in dry, open areas, and most bees are tiny — just 2 to 25 millimeters long.
A research team from Utah State University studied bee deaths by driving on highways, paved roads, and unpaved roads during the day when bees are active. They made 29 trips around Utah in spring and summer, traveling more than 9,334 kilometers, and identified bees that were hit by cars. Every trip resulted in at least one bee death, and they found 14 different species.
The researchers guessed that one car driving between Salt Lake City and Moab might kill 50 to 175 bees. Based on traffic data, that means several million bees are killed when 94,000 cars travel that route each day. Millions of cars run in Utah daily, and similar trips happen in nearby states, so the total number of bees killed each day in the region is likely in the tens of millions.
Although the numbers are based on simple assumptions, they are still important. There are ways to reduce these deaths. Research has shown that bees usually avoid crossing roads unless there are plants in the middle. So, creating healthy habitat along both sides of a road, but not in the middle, could help.
What is paragraph 2 mainly about
Limitations on such studies. B. The influence of climate on bees.
C. Living areas of various bees. D. Scientists’ efforts to study diversity.
How does the author mainly develop paragraph 3 and paragraph 4
By presenting examples. B. By listing related numbers.
C. By making a comparison. D. By providing cause and effect.
Which is one way to prevent bees from being killed
Raising drivers’ awareness. B. Placing flowers in the middle.
C. Growing plants on roadsides. D. Leaving more space available.
What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
To explain the bee’s diversity. B. To remind readers to drive less.
C. To introduce the danger to bees. D. To ask people to grow more flowers.
D
There’re plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables available in local markets. But while those red juicy strawberries look fresh, consumers (消费者) have no way of knowing how long the fruit can be stored at home. The same goes for distribution centers (分销中心) and supermarkets.
Now, the food technology startup OneThird, located in the Netherlands, is looking to change that with an infrared ( 红外线) scanner that can exactly predict how long fresh fruits and vegetables will last. The startup is named OneThird because one-third of food is wasted due to spoilage (变质) every year.
The startup’s founders were inspired by a UK company that uses this type of technology in the medical field and decided to see if it was applicable for food. “I looked at the challenges in the food-supply chain and found out that 40 percent of food waste is fresh produce. One of the biggest causes of waste is that nobody knows shelf life.” founder and CEO of OneThird, Marco Snikkers said.
Quality inspections (检查) at farms and distribution centers are done manually (手工地). An inspector checks
the fruits and vegetables and makes notes about the size and quality. Then the food is sent to consumers without considering travel time or how long the produce will remain usable.
Using the infrared scanner at the distribution center means that inspectors can use the information to approve shipments that will ensure the produce can be distributed on a timely basis. This means that a shipment of ripe tomatoes will not be sent long distances away.
OneThird’s scanner combines the technology of visual scanners, image modeling, and Artificial Intelligence to provide exact shelf-life predictions.
The startup found that the technology can reduce up to 25 percent produce waste that was caused by spoilage. “Global food waste has a great environmental impact; reducing global food waste cuts global greenhouse gas emissions and promotes global food security,” said Jacob Smith, a climate expert from the University of Maine.
What problem does OneThird aim to solve
The high cost of storing fresh fruits and vegetables.
Inefficient quality inspections at distribution centers.
Food waste caused by uncertainty about its shelf life.
Consumers’ difficulty judging the freshness of produce.
What inspired OneThird to come up with the idea of using infrared scanner
The use of the device in another field.
Observation of the food-supply chain.
Consumer demands for fresher produce.
Experts’ advice on food waste reduction.
What can we learn about the manual quality inspections
They are time-consuming and costly.
They are not performed at a regular time.
The inspectors often make wrong judgement.
The shipping time is not taken into consideration.
What’s Jacob’s attitude to OneThird’s effort
Supportive. B. Doubtful. C. Negative. D. Indifferent.
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2. 5 分, 共 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。
Music exists in almost every human culture on earth. The oldest discovered musical instruments date back over 40,000 years to the Stone Age. 36 It originated alongside language in early human communication. Why did music become so well connected into the human experience over the long history Evolutionary psychologists say it gave important survival advantages to our ancestors.
In prehistoric times, music promoted tighter social bonding between group members. Singing and drumming
together released ( 释放) chemicals like dopamine and endorphins, inducing positive emotions that strengthened social connections. 37 This could also help to indicate identity and territory (领土).
Early music likely aided communication too. Rhythmic drumbeats and calls organized the actions and movements of groups during hunts or battle. Singing while working made labor less boring. Mothers may have sung simple tunes to children as an early form of emotional communication.
38 Group members’ beating drums and making noise during the night signaled that they were alarmed and ready to fight surprise enemy. Young night watchmen sang to show they were awake. Soldiers guarding territory used instruments to send warning calls across longer distances.
In all these ways, music increased survival chances in human evolution (进化). Supporting this, scientists have
discovered specific regions of the brain devoted to musical processing. Children have an inborn ability to find musical patterns and different musical sounds. 39 So next time you find yourself singing along to an easy tune, remember you are using an evolutionary heritage which goes through thousands of years! Music is part of what makes us unique human. In the past, our Stone Age ancestors sang and drummed because it increased survival.
40
Music also strengthened defenses.
Music can bring humans a lot of joy.
Music also helped to win the battle.
But scientists believe music itself could be much older than that.
We connect with music now simply because we are born to do so.
F．Even patients with severe dementia (痴呆) react actively to their favorite childhood songs.
G．This allowed groups to cooperate better in hunting, children-caring and protection against outside threats.
第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分 45 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。
I’m a university professor at an art school. Last year, I decided to 41 online classes to gain some knowledge of Arabic (阿拉伯语).
My teacher and I would meet a few times a month to practice 42 and go over grammar. During our communication, he also 43 details of his life. Gradually, the 44 of the first few lessons gave way to more familiarity and comfort. I stopped feeling embarrassed and began to open up about my own 45 and my battle with Arabic. “Don’t worry; I’m here to 46 you. You’re hardworking and I’m sure you’ll do well in it,” said my teacher. I had 47 my students with similar words in my own teaching. It was 48 to hear them directed at me. The tables turned.
“You are 49 today,” my teacher would say when I could express myself continuously in Arabic without pause. As I heard these four words, I got a feeling of 50 . It also surprised me that my confidence could be encouraged by such 51 praise. That was when I became aware how 52 I had praised my students, because I thought much praise made them self-satisfied. But now, I had a change of heart and 53 that these plain words can mean a lot. Words do 54 . And now I become more 55 when I use them.
41. A．keep up with B．sign up for C．make up for D．come up with
42. A．writing B．listening C．conversation D．translation
43. A．recorded B．shared C．avoided D．debated
44. A．awkwardness B．eagerness C．excitement D．expectation
A．routine B．accomplishment C．education D．background
A．remind B．contribute C．support D．inspire
A．comforted B．informed C．praised D．rescued
A．disappointed B．strange C．concerned D．upset
A．excellent B．brave C．energetic D．intelligent
A．belonging B．relief C．achievement D．safety
A．simple B．special C．specific D．mild
A．naturally B．rarely C．necessarily D．gradually
A．reviewed B．remembered C．reflected D．recalled
A．matter B．fail C．remain D．develop
A．curious B．certain C．generous D．particular
第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
根据所给单词的首字母或汉语提示，在答题卡上写出空缺处单词的正确形式，每空一词。
Each passenger is required to show an i card or a passport before boarding a plane.
She gave a detailed a of her adventure in the rainforest, which deeply impressed me.
Pointing at others with your finger is often regarded as r behaviour in many cultures.
It is the c for Chinese people to admire the full moon on the Mid-Autumn Festival.
When writing compositions, it is important to use the o ideas rather than copying others.
Though affected by gradual blindness, Henry was still c of composing musical works.
He won the Lifetime Achievement A for his huge contributions to the film industry.
One of the (益处) of the Internet is its ability to remove the distance between people.
For students, smartphones can (起作用) as a study aid with various learning apps.
Customers should be aware of their (合法的) rights when buying goods and services.
(围绕) yourself with uplifting friends who challenge you to be better.
When everyone was seated, the winner of the prize was (宣布) by the host.
As we (靠近) the ancient temple, the sound of bells grew louder.
Last Sunday witnessed an extraordinary running race, which (证明) to be a great success.
In recent years, online shopping has become a common (现象) in modern society.
第三节（共 15 个小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
A
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入 1 个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
People’s lives 71 (change) by the Internet so far. It not only brings great convenience to our daily life but also removes the distance existing between people. Jan, 72 went through tough times after quitting her job, got support and advice from others online. 73 (inspire) by people she met online, she started an IT club to teach older people how to use computers. Realizing that it is 74 (high) important to bridge the digital divide, she decided to start a charity website to ensure that the poor have access 75 the Internet. Thanks to her efforts, people have been made stronger together by the Internet.
B
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入 1 个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Ireland’s beautiful countryside has 76 impact on its people and traditions. Its beautiful countryside excites and inspires its people, 77 (offer) something for each of senses. Many green counties, with its rolling green hills 78 (dot) with sheep and cattle, are a true feast for the eyes. On a quiet morning in the
mountains, feel the warmth of the sun and breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day
79 their morning songs. With all this beauty, 80 is not surprising that Ireland has developed strong traditions, including music, dancing and dining.
C
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入 1 个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Nowadays, many people don’t have close friends or social 81 (contact) who have the same interest in music. And many others do not have the opportunity to join a local choir. Luckily, a virtual choir enables them
82 (enjoy) music with people from all over the world. In a virtual choir, members record 83 (they) while they perform alone on video. These videos are uploaded onto the Internet, 84 then they are put together into one video that you can see online. Anyone can take part in a virtual choir from anywhere—all you need is a video and an internet 85 (connect).
第四部分 写作（共一节，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。
Emily White was born with so many problems in her body. Some of her organs ( 器官), bones and muscles were out of shape. No one expected her to survive. She did make it but with her strange body figure, everyone could recognize her, even from a distance.
In Emily White’s hometown, there was a yearly outdoor performance in the school auditorium ( 大礼堂). It had been performed for so many years and had become one of the most important events of the Christmas season for many of the town’s residents. Many people tried out each year for it, but most of them were turned away. It could only include the most excellent people in the field.
Emily had a beautiful singing voice. Last year she went to Mrs. Owens—her music teacher to ask to join in the
performance. Without letting her sing, Mrs. Owens took a look at Emily’s body and said, “Child, you just don’t fit. Everyone would stare at you and that would make you uncomfortable. It would make them uncomfortable, too. Without singing a single note, Emily was sent back through the door. Hurt and upset, she decided never to try out again.
This year, there came a new music teacher, Mr. Buttler. He heard about Emily and suggested that she have a try. Emily didn’t want to be rejected again, so she hesitated a little about it. As Emily struggled, the door was pushed open and Mr. Buttler called, “Emily, you’re next.” Although kind of nervous, Emily did as Mr. Buttler told her to do. Mr. Buttler sat by the piano to keep Emily company. When Emily finished her testing performance, she thanked Mr. Buttler and knew the result would be posted on the door of the choral (合唱的) room the next day.
Emily couldn’t sleep that night. She was suffering from the feelings that she didn’t fit and the great need to be
accepted. By the next morning, her stomach was even in pain because of stress.
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