浙江省环大罗山联盟2024-2025学年高二下学期4月期中英语试题（含听力）
学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________
一、听力选择题
1．What is the woman going to do this weekend
A．Accompany her brother. B．Go bike riding.
C．Visit her classmates.
2．What does the woman probably do
A．A student. B．A doctor. C．A teacher.
3．How does the woman get exercise
A．She dances quite often.
B．She goes running regularly.
C．She plays volleyball all the time.
4．What does the woman ask the man to do
A．Open his package. B．Hand her the form. C．Weigh his things.
5．Why does the woman give up sailing
A．She can’t afford it. B．She thinks it difficult. C．She hardly has time for it.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Colleagues. B．Business partners. C．Strangers.
7．What is the man likely to do in the afternoon
A．Wait for Mr. Wilson in his office.
B．Run an advertising campaign.
C．Give Mr. Wilson a call.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．How does the woman feel about seeing the gorilla arm
A．Sad. B．Confused. C．Excited.
9．What does the woman suggest the man do with his microphone
A．Sell it. B．Give it away. C．Exchange it for a bike.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10．What are the speakers discussing
A．The protection of animals.
B．The coastal scenery in Greenland.
C．The effects of global warming.
11．Why does the man like living in Greenland
A．He enjoys the sea view.
B．He loves its grasslands.
C．He can avoid hot weather.
12．What did the man do for Greenland
A．He took up tree planting.
B．He kept off the grass.
C．He stopped fishing.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13．What is the man
A．An airport worker. B．A tour guide. C．A hotel receptionist.
14．Which airport is the best choice for the woman
A．Dulles Airport.
B．Reagan National Airport.
C．Baltimore/ Washington International Airport.
15．Why is the woman going to Washington, DC
A．To visit a friend. B．To do business. C．To go sightseeing.
16．What will the man do next
A．Have breakfast. B．Take the subway. C．Wait for a reply.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．Where should the listeners go if they get lost
A．To the ticket office. B．To the tourist bus. C．To the main gate.
18．What may surprise the listeners
A．The palace has become a museum.
B．There are people living in the palace.
C．People in the palace wear traditional clothes.
19．What should the listeners do before taking a photo of the local people
A．Buy their products.
B．Put on traditional clothes.
C．Ask for their permission.
20．What does the speaker think of the asking price of the local people’s products
A．High. B．Acceptable. C．Low.
二、阅读理解
Fall is one of the best times to visit Europe because of the vast variety of interests the season can cater to. If you’re ready for a different take on Europe this fall, we’ve got ideas.
● Alentejo, Portugal
The Douro Valley, known for the production of port wine, is the obvious autumn choice in Portugal. But head instead to the Alentejo region, Portugal’s rural heartland. Here, you can see Roman remains in its UNESCO-protected capital Evora, go on a road trip through peaceful countryside planted with cork trees and olive groves, and enjoy the wild coast.
● Romania
Spending Halloween at “Dracula’s castle” is just one of the reasons to consider visiting Romania in autumn, which offers volunteer trips that might see you helping conservation efforts with rescued bears in Brasov. In addition to autumn’s changing leaves, the season marks the start of all kinds of foodie events.
● Thessaloniki, Greece
Fall is considered a great time to visit Thessaloniki, Greece’s gateway city to the Balkans, not for its beaches but for its rich Jewish history. The city is also known for its flavorful and diverse food scenes. Travelers can embark on an adventure, enjoying local delicacies, including bougatsa, loukoumades, and fresh seafood from the Aegean Sea.
● Malta
The Mediterranean archipelago of Malta — consisting of three inhabited islands, Malta, Gozo and Comino — is another summertime oven that becomes far more pleasant to visit once temperatures drop. Malta is always popular with scuba divers who explore the many World War II shipwrecks lying offshore, as well as the Blue Hole — a 50-foot-deep tube-like rock formation filled by the sea, with an archway and cave at its bottom.
21．Who would be attracted to Alentejo and Thessaloniki
A．History enthusiasts. B．Beach lovers. C．Foodies. D．Environmentalists.
22．What do we know about Malta from the text
A．It’s inhabited by various wildlife. B．It’s extremely hot in the summer.
C．It’s composed of two islands. D．It’s known for different-sized caves.
23．What's the purpose of writing the text
A．To explain why autumn is a good season to visit Europe.
B．To recommend European destinations for autumn escapes.
C．To provide a guide on some unique tours around Europe.
D．To compare autumn travel with travel during other seasons.
A 70-year-old grandfather has successfully rowed a boat unassisted across the entire Atlantic Ocean —and he didn’t do it for himself. Frank Rothwell dedicated the extreme feat to his brother-in-law Roger, who died of Alzheimer’s disease (阿尔茨海默病) during Frank’s crossing.
Requiring 18 months of hard training, the entire trip took eight tough weeks for Rothwell to travel from La Gomera in the Canary Islands on December 12 to the finish line 3000 miles away in Antigua on February 6. “I like a challenge!” explains Frank on his fundraising site. “In 2017, I spent five weeks on a deserted island for the Channel 4 program, the Island with Bear Grylls. Before that, I was only the 10th person ever to circumnavigate North and South America.”
In a statement, Hilary Evans, chief executive of Alzheimer’s Research UK, said, “We’re honored to have such amazing support from Frank. His courage and determination helped him to complete his epic challenge and raise 1 million for dementia (痴呆) research.”
“This incredible amount will be a huge benefit to the groundbreaking research we carry out here at Alzheimer’s Research UK, as we continue our mission to bring about life-changing treatments for people affected by dementia,” added Evans.
Crossing the finish line was an emotional moment for Rothwell. He said, “I am on cloud nine! I set out in December wishing to raise 1 million for Alzheimer’s Research UK but I never thought I’d actually achieve it. At times, the challenge was incredibly tough, with rough seas, huge waves, and missing my wife, Judith. But as exhausting as it was, it was all totally worth it.”
He also said, “Having received hundreds of messages from people who, like me, have witnessed the heartbreak of dementia, I am proud to have raised such an incredible amount in honor of Roger and everyone else who has experienced the destruction it causes.”
24．What does the underlined word in paragraph 1 probably mean
A．Fame. B．Career. C．Pressure. D．Achievement.
25．What words best describe Rothwell
A．Generous and wise. B．Humble and humorous.
C．Caring and courageous. D．Optimistic and cautious.
26．What can we learn about Rothwell from his words
A．He had bittersweet yet fulfilling feelings.
B．He completed the whole voyage with ease.
C．He was proud to raise the money for treating Roger.
D．He received countless messages from Alzheimer’s patients.
27．What could be the best title of this text
A．Grandfather’s Efforts against Dementia. B．Old Man’s Sea Crossing for Alzheimer.
C．Incredible Donations from Ocean Adventure. D．Groundbreaking Breakthrough in Medical Research.
The rock group Counting Crows were onto something when they chose their band name. Crows (乌鸦) can indeed count, according to research published this week in Science.
The results show that crows have counting capacities near those of human babies, says lead study author Diana Liao, a researcher at the University of Tübingen in Germany. “We think this is the first time this has been shown for any animal species,” she adds.
Crows do not appear to be capable of symbolic counting, where numbers serve as an exact representation. Instead, the birds count by controlling the number of vocalizations (发声) they produce to correspond to associated hints. This is similar to how young children count before learning symbolic numbers, Liao says. For example, a baby who is asked how many apples are on a tree may answer, “One, one, one”. The baby produces the number of speech sounds which agree with that of the apples, rather than just saying, “Three.”
In the study, Liao and her colleagues presented the crows with randomly ordered hints, four of which were visual-colored numbers that appeared on a touch screen. And four of them were auditory (听觉的), including sounds made by guitars and drums. Through trial and error, the birds had to figure out the correct number of calls to pair with each hint. If they got it right, they received a worm reward.
After receiving about 180 training sessions, all of the crows were able to produce the correct number of vocalizations associated with the hints — a “pretty cool” finding, Liao says. She suspects, too, that the crows could have mastered numbers higher than four if they were given the opportunity.
Onur Güntürkün, a biopsychologist at Ruhr University Bochum in Germany, who was not involved in the research, says the new paper is “excellent” even if the findings are “not unexpected” given all that scientists already know about crows’ intelligence.
28．What is the new research about
A．Crows’ ability to count.
B．Crows’ skill of solving problems.
C．A comparison between crows and babies.
D．An investigation into a famous rock group.
29．Why does the author mention a baby counting apples in paragraph 3
A．To clarify how crows count.
B．To explain how babies think.
C．To illustrae the wisdom of crows.
D．To display baby learning progress.
30．How did the crows get the worm rewards
A．By counting objects on the screen.
B．By picking colors from the touch screen.
C．By choosing between sounds and images.
D．By matching sounds to visual and audio hints.
31．What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A．The research is poorly recognized.
B．The results fit with previous findings.
C．The study needs further confirmation.
D．The biopsychologist is critical of the study.
Music and arts classes are often the first to be cut when schools face tight budgets and pressure to achieve high scores on standardized tests. But it’s precisely those classes that can increase student interest in school and even benefit their math achievement, according to a new study.
Daniel Mackin Freeman and Dara Shifrer, used a large nationally representative dataset to see which types of arts classes impact math achievement and how it varies based on the socio-economic composition of the school. Schools with lower socio-economic status (SES) have a higher percentage of students qualified for free or reduced lunch.
The researchers found that taking music courses at higher-or-mid-SES schools relates to higher math scores. Mackin Freeman said that’s not a surprise given the ways in which music and math overlap. “If you think about it at an intuitive (直觉的) level, reading music is just doing math,” he said. “Of course, it’s a different type of math but it might be a more engaging form of math for students than learning calculus (微积分).”
However, the positive relationship between music course-taking and math achievement is primarily isolated to schools that serve more socially privileged students. The study suggests this could be because arts courses in low-SES schools are of lower quality and/or under-resourced. Students in low-SES schools also take fewer music and arts classes on average compared to their peers, also suggesting low-SES schools are under-resourced when it comes to arts courses.
“It’d be reasonable to expect that at under-resourced schools, the quality of the music program would distinguish any potential connection to other subjects,” Mackin Freeman said. “For programs as resource-intensive as something like band, under-resourced schools are less likely to even have working instruments, let alone an instructor who can teach students to read music in a way that they can make connections to arithmetic (算术).”
Mackin Freeman said the findings suggest that learning shouldn’t happen in only one subject and the ways some schools have attempted to increase math achievement — by over-emphasizing math and cutting the arts — is shortsighted and counterproductive.
32．Which statement would Mackin Freeman agree with
A．Math should replace music.
B．Music is easier to learn than math.
C．Math and music share similar features.
D．Music is directly linked to academic achievement.
33．How is Paragraph 4 mainly developed
A．By making a contrast. B．By giving examples.
C．By describing a process. D．By analyzing causes.
34．Why can’t the students in low-SES schools achieve high scores in math
A．They pay no attention.
B．They have limited resources.
C．They care more about math grades.
D．Their students are not smart enough.
35．What is the best title of the text
A．Fewer arts lessons, higher maths grades.
B．Higher income, better math achievement.
C．Investment in math needed by under-privileged schools.
D．Music linked to higher math scores at wealthier schools.
“We are what we eat” — or so the saying goes. From calorie-inducing meals to low-fat lunches, much of our health depends on what we eat. 36 , but cooking food is proving to be good for our mental well-being as well.
Some people are now advocating the therapeutic (治疗的) value of cooking food. It’s not just about the end result but the experience someone goes through. Dr. Mark Salter told the BBC, “Baking and cooking can help patients develop planning skills, short-term memory and social skills. 37 . Therefore, baking and cooking are good occupational therapies.”
TV chef and author Nadiya Hussain agrees that cooking is great for helping our mind. She loves to bake and became the champion of the TV show, The Great British Bake Off. She says that “Baking’s always been about therapy. 38 .” And she thinks that baking is an important tool for our socialization and mental health.
Certainly, creating some delicious food has helped some of us get through tough times. 39 . People have said that making bread, for example, has given them a sense of calm and control. Research has also shown that doing creative tasks, like cooking, makes us feel happier. Nicole Farmer said, “Cooking represents the shared human experience of food, so I think that’s where it offers opportunity for immediate positive emotions.”
40 . As we mix with friends and family in the kitchen, we enjoy the benefits of shared moments that put us all in the right frame of mind.
A．It’s never really been about the cake.
B．All of these skills suffer in mental illness.
C．It requires great skills to become an excellent baker.
D．It’s helped take our mind off things and given us something to do.
E．We know about the benefits of eating properly for our physical well-being.
F．Of course, cooking can be a very sociable activity and a rewarding experience.
G．Remember what we eat has a strong impact on our health both physically and mentally.
三、完形填空
I was so excited about the London Olympics and wanted to be a part of it. A year before the Games, I thought, they’re going to need lifeguards, and Googled “London 2012 volunteers”. I 41 there would be thousands of applicants for the Olympic lifeguard role, so I didn't expect to hear back. But, a few weeks later, I was invited to a two-day exam and surprisingly passed.
I’ve heard people say, “Who needs lifeguards at the Olympics ” “It’s the 42 job in the world.” It’s belittling (轻视). You’re not a 43 , but you must be prepared for emergencies. If you don’t know how to pull somebody out of the water 44 , you’ve done the 45 before they get real treatment.
I don’t get startruck, but you’d be 46 when you’re standing next to a big star like Michael Phelps. One day I was waiting to start my 47 , when he walked past and gave us all high fives. In that instant, it felt like the energy of greatness had brushed right past me. When you see athletes win, you celebrate with them. When they fail, your heart breaks for them.
That's not to say it's not 48 when you’re in the chair. You don’t 49 the race because you’re so focused on checking each athlete’s 50 to see if anything doesn’t look right. Why is his arm doing that What’s happening with his foot Is he getting cramp
Even now, I’m still 51 while lifeguarding. You could have a pool full of the fittest-looking people, but one could have a history of heart disease. At the Paris Olympics, a Slovakian swimmer 52 after her event — she had had an asthma (哮喘) attack. Not all medical issues are 53 .
I now work as a lifeguard at a pool near Telford. Whenever I watch the Olympics, I always 54 the lifeguards. There’s stuff going on behind the scenes that no one realize. We 55 into the background and keep calm. But if there’s a problem, we’ll step forward.
41．A．identified B．noticed C．checked D．figured
42．A．humblest B．luckiest C．simplest D．dullest
43．A．competitor B．doctor C．volunteer D．superhero
44．A．appropriately B．immediately C．exceptionally D．fundamentally
45．A．favour B．response C．damage D．survey
46．A．motivated B．exposed C．involved D．awestruck
47．A．shift B．break C．trail D．round
48．A．particular B．professional C．reasonable D．complex
49．A．appreciate B．understand C．withdraw D．remember
50．A．performance B．movements C．difference D．conditions
51．A．serious B．thrilled C．tense D．occupied
52．A．wore out B．dropped out C．passed out D．broke out
53．A．available B．curable C．avoidable D．visible
54．A．look out for B．get through to C．stand up for D．turn back to
55．A．function B．skip C．ease D．fade
四、语法填空
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。
On the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee in New Delhi, India on July 27,2024, “The Beijing Central Axis (中轴线) — A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital” was announced 56 (list) as China’s 59th World Heritage site.
The Beijing Central Axis, located at the core of the ancient city of Beijing, 57 (cover) 7.8 kilometers with the Bell and Drum Towers at its northern end and Yongdingmen Gate at the southern end.
The Central Axis is not an actual road, but a 58 (harmony) cluster of distinct buildings and sites. Originating in the Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368), the Beijing Central Axis 59 (classify) as a “building complex” in terms of cultural heritage, consisting of 15 components. It is a combination of buildings and sites 60 dominate the planning pattern of the entire old city. It is 61 carrier of traditional Chinese concepts and beliefs, constructing a symbol for national order and witnessing the 62 (form) of the Chinese ancient architectural art culture.
Heritage experts said that the uniqueness of the Beijing Central Axis fills a gap in the world Heritage List regarding the ideal of urban landscape 63 the type of core architectural groups in the east, thus 64 (possess) outstanding universal value.
To date, home 65 59 world heritage sites, including 40 cultural heritage sites,15 natural heritage sites, and 4 mixed cultural and natural heritage sites, China stands as one of the world’s leading nations in heritage conservation.
五、书信写作
66．假定你是李华，你校加拿大交换生 Eric是一位TikTok视频博主，他正在策划“High School Lifein China”系列视频，旨在用短视频展示中国中学生校园生活，为此咨询你的意见。请你给他写一邮件，内容包括：
(1)推荐拍摄内容；
(2)陈述理由。
注意：(1)写作词数应为80词左右；
(2)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Eric,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
六、书面表达
67．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 Harper sat at her desk, staring blankly at the math problems in front of her. Numbers and variables danced confusingly across the page, laughing at her every effort. At school, Emily was known for her artistic talents, but math had always been her weakness. No matter how hard she tried, she just couldn’t make sense of it.
Her struggles only worsened in the 10th grade. The pressure to keep up with her classmates grew, and the poor grades shook her confidence. Then came Mr. Jenkins, her new math teacher, who sensed her frustration and offered to help her after class.
Emily was initially resistant; the idea of spending extra hours on a subject she hated seemed like a punishment. But — she unwillingly agreed, knowing something had to change.
Mr. Jenkins didn’t dive straight into problems. Instead, he asked about her interests. When Emily spoke passionately about her painting, he smiled. “Math is like art, Emily. It has patterns and beauty if you know where to look.”
Doubtful but inspired, Emily listened as he began to explain concepts through visual examples. He used colors and shapes, turning abstract numbers into something almost tangible (有形的). For the first time, math seemed less like a foreign language and more like a puzzle waiting to be solved.
However, progress was slow. Weeks passed by, minimal improvement, and Emily’s patience wore thin. A particularly difficult quiz left her in tears. She was convinced that she was sure to fail. Mr. Jenkins said, “Remember, Emily, every artist starts with a blank canvas (画布). Masterpieces aren’t created overnight.”
Encouraged by his firm belief, Emily pushed on. She began to see the connections between the steps, how each solution followed a logical path. Small victories in practice problems gave her some hope. Mr. Jenkins was always there, celebrating her successes, no matter how minor.
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。
Gradually, Emily’s confidence grew with Mr. Jenkins’ help.
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Emily’s heart raced when the results day arrived.
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浙江省环大罗山联盟2024-2025学年高二下学期4月期中英语试题（含听力）参考答案
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 A C B C A A C C B C
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 A A C B C C C B C A
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 A B B D C A B A A D
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 B C D B D E B A D F
题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
答案 D C B A C D A B D B
题号 51 52 53 54 55
答案 C C D A D
1．A
【原文】W: Hi, Jim. What’s your plan for this weekend
M: Well, some of my classmates and I are going bike riding. Would you like to join us
W: I’d love to. But my brother is coming to see me and I’ve got to be a tour guide and show him around the city.
2．C
【原文】M: I’m so grateful to you for helping out with my classes yesterday. I had a terrible cold and didn’t feel like teaching.
W: Oh, it’s the least I could do for a friend.
M: Anyway, thank you all the same.
3．B
【原文】W: What do you do to get exercise
M: Um... I love to dance. Does that count as exercise And I'm on a volleyball team. We play all the time. What about you
W: I go running twice a week.
4．C
【原文】M: Good morning. I’d like to send this package to Mexico.
W: Fill in a customer’s form, please.
M: OK. Contents, um, sweaters. Yes, they are gifts. Value — fifty dollars... weight — Oh, I don’t know the weight.
W: Put it on the scale.
5．A
【原文】M: I don’t know the first thing about sailing. We’d probably sink into the sea.
W: I’m sure we could learn. It doesn’t look that difficult.
M: And we’d need our own boat.
W: In that case we’d better forget it. We hardly earn enough for it.
6．A 7．C
【原文】W: Hey Frank. Has Mr. Wilson sent you the figures for next year’s advertising campaign yet
M: No, I haven’t received anything from him. If we don’t get those figures today, we won’t be able to draw up our work plan.
W: We simply cannot afford to wait any longer. Maybe you should ring him and find out what has happened.
M: Okay, I will. If I don’t hear from Mr. Wilson by 2:00 p. m., I’ll try calling his office.
8．C 9．B
【原文】W: What are you doing here, John
M: I’m just clearing out this cupboard. It’s full of junk.
W: Ooh, what a lot of stuff! Is that a…gorilla arm of my old toy
M: Yes! I thought you threw it away.
W: How could it be possible It was my favorite toy! I’ve never thought I could see it again!
M: Wow, this is my microphone. I recorded my first song with the help of it. I wonder if it still works well. Or maybe I should sell it. But who would buy it
W: Why don’t you go to the Freecycle Network
M: What is it Do you mean that I can exchange the microphone for a bicycle
W: I’m not sure, but it’s a network of citizens who cooperate online to promote recycling by offering unwanted items free of charge. Anyone who wants them can get them without being charged. It’s another way of recycling.
M: Free ... recycle. Freecycle. Yes, I like the idea. Well, I would like a free bicycle.
10．C 11．A 12．A
【原文】W: So, Eric, how is your life in Greenland
M: Oh, I live on the coast and make a living as a fisherman, so I can get a view of the sea every day. That’s why I enjoy living there.
W: I heard that winters in Greenland are somewhat shorter than they used to be. Is it because of global warming, I guess
M: Yes, that’s true. Have you heard of “the greening of Greenland”
W: “The greening” What does that mean
M: Well, the average temperature in Greenland is rising faster than that in other places. Between 2001 and 2011, it was on average 1.5 degrees Celsius warmer than it was during the 20th century. In order to lower the temperature, now I have planted trees around my house. Besides, farmers have grown more grass for their animals than before.
W: It’s time to take action to protect the world.
13．C 14．B 15．C 16．C
【原文】W: Hello, this is Tina Gallo. I haven’t booked my flight to Washington, D. C. yet, but I am wondering if you have any advice on how best to get to you from the airport.
M: Yes, well, if you’re flying, Reagan National Airport is the closest airport to us. You can take the underground right from there. Dulles Airport is a bit further away and the easiest way is to take a taxi. And Baltimore/Washington International Airport connects to a train station, from where you can take a train right into the main train station in town.
W: OK, then I think the first one may be the best. And do you live in the center of Washington, D. C. It can be pretty convenient if you live close to some tourist attractions there. I planned to stay at my friend’s place, but she’s away on business.
M: Yep. We’re in Dupont Circle, in the city center. You can walk down to the White House. The underground is right around the corner.
W: Do you include breakfast
M: Yes, madam, and we also offer dinner if you like.
W: OK. That sounds good. Thank you. I’m going to think about it. Once I’ve got everything booked, I’ll let you know.
M: OK. Have a good day.
17．C 18．B 19．C 20．A
【原文】
M: Hello, everyone. In a few minutes we’ll be setting off on our trip to the Palace of Kom Ombane. There are a few things I should mention before we go, so please pay careful attention. Now, there are three groups of us on this trip, and we’ll be using three tourist buses to get to and from the palace. They each have numbers on the front, and ours is Bus 2. The palace is probably going to be very busy, so please stay close to me when we get there. If you lose me, head for the main gate which is opposite the ticket office, and you’ll find me there. Now, these days, the palace is a museum, but you’ll be surprised to hear that people still live there. No, they’re not kings or queens but local people who work at the palace, and their families. Many of them wear traditional clothes, so they are good for a photograph. But please ask them if it’s OK before doing this. These people may also offer to sell you small wooden and stone products that they’ve made. They’ll probably ask you for about $20 or so for these, but it’s perfectly acceptable to offer them less. 30 percent below the asking price would be an acceptable figure, but please don’t try to go lower than that. OK, that’s all. Now let’s start our enjoyable trip.
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66．Dear Eric,
I’m really excited about your “High School Life in China” video project and believe the following ideas can add a unique charm to your videos.
First, a Chinese literature class would be a great scene to film. Students passionately analyze ancient poems, delving into their emotions and elegant rhymes, offering a glimpse into our cultural heritage and academic life. Next, the lively school cafeteria is a must-see, where students enjoy a variety of Chinese dishes like baozi and fried noodles, highlighting the flavorful daily life here.
These scenes will surely captivate your audience. I’m looking forward to seeing your amazing videos!
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
67．One possible version:
Gradually, Emily’s confidence grew with Mr. Jenkins’ help. She found herself approaching math problems with a newfound curiosity instead of anxiety. The once confusing numbers and symbols began to become patterns she could understand. Mr. Jenkins continued to teach her in his unique way and Emily started to enjoy the challenge. When it’s time for her to take the mid-term test, her once hesitant hand moved steadily across the paper. The joy she felt when a solution clicked into place was something she had never expected to experience with math.
Emily’s heart raced when the results day arrived. She sat in the classroom, her hands trembling slightly as she received her test paper. Her eyes widened in disbelief as she saw the grade – a solid A. Tears of relief and happiness welled up in her eyes. She looked up at Mr. Jenkins, who stood at the back of the classroom, watching her with a proud smile. In that moment, Emily knew that she had not only conquered her fear of math but also discovered the power of perseverance.
