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2024—2025学年高三5月高考适应性大练兵联考
高三英语试卷
试卷共8页，67小题，满分150分。考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号等填写在答题卡指定位置上。
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。
3. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，请将答题卡交回。
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. What time does the woman want to get to the party
A. At 6:30. B. At 6:45. C. At 7:00.
【答案】B
【原文】W: We must hurry. It’s half past six. I think we should be at the restaurant a quarter earlier before the party begins.
M: Rush hour is almost over. Anyway, the party starts at 7:00.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a food court. B. In a coffee shop. C. In a bookstore.
【答案】A
【原文】M: Let’s find somewhere to have a rest. The food court here is so crowded.
W: The coffee shop near the bookstore has seats. Wait — look, three chairs by the window!
M: Perfect! Let’s go there.
3. What makes Montreal unique
A. Its European history. B. Its diverse cultures. C. Its modern buildings.
【答案】B
【原文】W: Why do you think Montreal is the best city in Canada
M: It is special because it has a lot of history with many old buildings. It feels like Europe but there are still a lot of modern things, and it’s also very multicultural.
4. What does the man mean
A. His wife has too many dresses.
B. His wife just came back from Paris.
C. He doesn’t intend to buy a dress as a gift.
【答案】C
【原文】M: Hello, can you help me choose a gift for my wife
W: How about a dress, sir These are all from Paris.
M: No, she has very good taste in clothes. I don’t want to take the risk.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A garden. B. A trip. C. An invitation.
【答案】C
【原文】W: David, there’s a card from the Greens. They thanked us for watering their plants and invited us to a garden party next Saturday.
M: Great! Did they finish their trip
W: Yes, they’re back now.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. When was the safety training finished
A. Last Monday. B. Last Friday. C. Last Saturday.
7. What is the man’s advice
A. To avoid muddy areas. B. To mind members’ safety. C. To get parents’ approval.
【答案】6 A 7. B
【原文】W: Dr. Smith, our club wants to clean up Riverside Park. Can we do it this weekend
M: Have you guys completed the safety training
W: Yes, last Monday.
M: Good. Would Friday or Saturday work Friday has fewer events, but Saturday’s weather is better.
W: Let’s pick Saturday. Some members need to borrow hats and boots for muddy areas.
M: Fine. Finish by 5:00 pm and avoid Sunday — it might rain heavily.
W: Got it. We’ll bring gloves, hats, and extra boots. Thanks for approving!
M: No problem. Remind everyone’s safety comes first.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Father and daughter. B. Tour guide and traveler. C. Husband and wife.
9. What does the woman want to do in Bali
A. Learn how to windsurf. B. Go shopping. C. Relax on the beach.
【答案】8. C 9. B
【原文】M: Honey, what do you think about going to Bali for our family vacation this year
W: Isn’t that just a tiny island What’s so great about it
M: Well, it has beaches for the kids to play on. We can learn how to windsurf. Or we can just relax in the sun by the hotel pool all day.
W: Yeah, but what kind of stores does it have
M: Are you kidding me You can go shopping here any day! This is our vacation! I think you shop too much!
W: OK, OK. But can’t we do all those things you said in Singapore
M: I know you’ re just thinking about shopping!
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. How long will the course last
A. Two weeks. B. Four weeks. C. Six weeks.
11. How can people apply to take the course
A. By fax. B. By email. C. By phone.
12. What can we know about the concert tour
A. It is free of charge.
B. It is guided by professionals.
C. It will cover foreign countries.
【答案】10. C 11. B 12. C
【原文】W: My guest today is Tim Jones, who organises an international summer course for young musicians. Tim, tell us all about it.
M: Well, I’m lucky to have such a great job. Basically, young musicians come from all over the world and learn to play together. Last year the course lasted four weeks. But this summer, we will add two more weeks. By the end of the six-week course, they’re really good and hearing them play is what gives me the most pleasure.
W: So, how do you find the young musicians
M: We advertise on the Internet. Anyone between the ages of sixteen and twenty can complete the application form and email it to us, along with a short recording of their playing. The course is in English, so a basic level of spoken language is necessary.
W: And at the end of the course, there’s a concert tour.
M: That’s right. I book concert halls and work out the programmes months in advance. Ticket prices aren’t high, and lots of people buy them. We don’t make a profit. We just take enough money to pay for the students’ travel and living expenses abroad. It’s a fantastic experience for them.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13. What does the woman plan to do
A. Buy a new phone. B. Download an app. C. Go on a trip.
14. How does the woman sound when talking about her app
A. Excited. B. Puzzled. C. Dissatisfied.
15. What can the woman’s app be used for
A. Checking weather. B. Giving life tips. C. Taking pictures.
16. How can people search for a specific attraction
A. By saving pictures in an app.
B. Through others’ shared pictures.
C. By asking former users for advice.
【答案】13. C 14. A 15. A 16. B
【原文】W: Hey, Alan, I know you love your phone, but can you play with it later We have to talk about our trip to Indonesia!
M: Sorry, Jane. I love this new app I found. It’s perfect for planning our trip.
W: I found an app too! It is amazing. This one helps me pack for the trip. It checks the weather and areas you’ re going to visit and recommends items you need.
M: An app for packing Wow, they have thought of everything. Well, you can use the app I found to choose specific attractions in cities. The pictures are amazing.
W: I would love to see more pictures.
M: I know! Other people use this app to save pictures they’ve taken on trips or just pictures they like. Then they share the pictures and you can search them to get ideas. And the best part is that you don’t even need to know the people. If they make the pictures public, you just search by the country, city, or attraction. I’ve looked at other people’s pictures and saved them.
W: So what have you found Show me!
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. What is a requirement to join Student Running Club
A. Previous experience. B. Being a college student. C. Being free for 3 months.
18. How much will you pay for running a Friday race
A. $1. B. $2. C. $5.
19. What is the aim of the club
A. To select the best players.
B. To promote football nationwide.
C. To prove the fun of physical exercise.
20. What will a runner get for free
A. A bottle of water. B. Healthy snacks. C. A prize.
【答案】17. B 18. A 19. C 20. A
【原文】If you’re a student who wants to keep active over the summer vacation, you’ll be interested in this. The Student Running Club meets every week and is open to students from any college in the town. Come to the football stadium every Friday between May eighteenth and August thirtieth if you’d like to take part. A five-dollar payment will allow you to run in all the Friday races through the summer, and you’ll get a sport bag with the club name on it. If you just want to turn up for one Friday race, the cost is only one dollar. The club’s aim is to show that running and exercise can be fun, not to see who can run the fastest, so there aren’t any prizes for the person who comes first. After each race, all runners will be given a free water bottle. Healthy snacks are available at special prices. Runners are grouped according to experience, so there’s no need to worry if it’s your first time.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Classical Art & Digital Design
The Non-degree in Classical Art & Digital Design is a 3-year program taught in English, which combines the fundamental of figurative and digital art. This course is designed for the students who are strongly interested in working as artists in visual and entertainment industries.
If accepted to the program, you will be required to pay a $950 registration fee to secure your place on the program. The fee is treated as a down payment and will be applied toward your tuition bill. Your registration fee must be submitted within 15 days of receiving your acceptance email.
Fees
Application Fee $0
Tuition Fee $14,000 per year
Entry Requirements
All students from all countries are qualified to apply to this program.
Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
Application process
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.
·Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2 — 3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification.
·After it has been processed to the university, you will receive your unique application ID from each university.
·The university may contact you directly for further questions.
·We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admission letter electronically and be asked to pay the deposit (押金) to the university.
·Once you have paid the deposit, the university will issue you with the admission letter and visa form to your home country.
21. What can we learn about the course
A. It is an online course. B. It is open to global students.
C. It requires $950 for application. D. It is for English-speaking countries.
22. What will you get after paying the deposit
A. The visa form. B. Your application ID.
C. The electronic admission letter. D. The requirement of clarification.
23. How much tuition fee will a student pay to finish the program totally
A. $950. B. $14,000. C. $14,950. D. $42,000.
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D
B
Thick smoke nearly covered the sky in Altadena, California, as Gail watched flames swallow her next-door neighbor’s house. Each ember (火星) carried by the powerful wind could lead to the burning of her home — and all she can do is watch.
Although she made several calls to 911, Gail said that obviously they were very busy. Several fires broke out around Los Angeles. As flames spread to Gail’s property, burning down her garage, community members came to help.
Volunteers have grabbed water hoses and are trying desperately to keep the flames at bay by watering Gail’s roof and yard. But as the wind shifts, a terrible reality sets in.
“Though I’m happy that my house is standing right now, I don’t have a lot of hope,” she admits.
The wildfires in Los Angeles County together consumed thousands of acres in just over a day. To the west, the Palisades Fire is already among the most destructive fires in California’s history — and none of it has been contained. But even as the fires rage (肆虐), stories of heroism are beginning to emerge.
Thousands of local firefighters and first responders are trying to contain the flames and evacuate residents—even as their own homes were burned down. Working under immense heat and thick smoke, some firefighters and first responders are pulling 48-hour shifts, battling the flames and evacuating residents and protecting lives.
As the fires burn throughout Los Angeles County — and edge closer to historic Hollywood symbols — the National Guard has been called together to help with the response to the fires.
“This is a tragic (悲剧的) time in our history here in Los Angeles, but a time when we’re really tested and see who we really are,” Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell said to the guards.
As the Eaton Fire advanced on homes, police officers went door to door to evacuate people, including elderly residents and people with mobility limitations. “They saved many, many lives in the last 22 hours.” said McDonnell. “Their efforts were heroic.”
24. What happened after Gail dialed 911
A. Several fires were controlled. B. No firefighters came to help.
C. Fire spread to volunteers’ houses. D. Her neighbor’s house was rescued.
25. Why did the author quote Gail’s words
A. To express Gail’s excitement.
B. To prove she was a grateful person.
C. To indicate the seriousness of the city fire.
D. To show the community members were helpful.
26. What is mainly talked about in paragraph 6
A. The result of the fire. B. Firefighters’ routine.
C. Some heroic behaviors. D. Methods of putting out fire.
27. How did Jim McDonnell’s words sound
A. Shocking. B. Encouraging. C. Friendly. D. Negative.
【答案】24. B 25. C 26. C 27. B
C
Meg Locker,28, didn’t realize that she was spending a lot of time and money on shopping. Last January, while cleaning, she tried to check how many bottles of face and body lotion (润肤乳) she had and was shocked to see how many unopened products there were. “It’s terrifying,” she says. “It wasn’t until it was all piled up that I was like, ‘I could literally go years without needing to buy something.’”
Like many people in their 20s, Locker was sold a lifestyle by social media content creators. This lifestyle populated by a wealth of products has become so normal on social media that many young people like Locker think they should try to replicate it — only to find their homes filled to the ceiling and their bank accounts emptied. But these trends are impacting more than just the space and finances of consumers: Overconsumption may be impacting our mental health.
Cathrine Jansson-Boyd, a professor of consumer psychology, explains that though we don’t personally know the content creators on social media, we still compare ourselves to them. This, in part, drives some of us to buy more things than we actually need, even if we don’t have the same lifestyle as the creators we follow online. We feel like we could become closer to them or feel better about our lives if we have similar clothes or something.
“It’s got to do with our self-worth sometimes,” Jansson-Boyd said. “We are very social creatures and we compare ourselves against others all the time. And the fact is that when we engage in this social comparison, we’re comparing upwards to someone we kind of think is, for whatever reason, superior to us.”
Locker admits that she used shopping to try and follow the example of influencers she admired to reduce negative feelings. She’d have a rough week at work and would spend time unwinding by heading to a department store. “Then before I know it, I’m spending $300, essentially on junk food,” she says.
28. What is the purpose of paragraph 1
A. To prove women’s purchasing power. B. To give an example of a new fashion.
C. To show a phenomenon among the young. D. To introduce the background of the story.
29. What does the underlined word “replicate” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Change. B. Adopt. C. Value. D. Popularize.
30. Which statement might Jansson-Boyd agree with
A. Most women consumers get joy from shopping online.
B. People tend to compare with the disadvantaged groups.
C. People always achieve their self-worth by comparing with others.
D. Social media content creators contribute to our overconsumption.
31. What change might happen to Locker
A. She will become a much wiser consumer.
B. She will release her stress by shopping online.
C. She will stop following those famous influencers.
D. She will increase the frequency to a department store.
【答案】28. C 29. B 30. D 31. A
D
Reporting in Proceedings Biological Sciences, researchers found that a species of branching coral (珊瑚) benefited from a reef-dwelling crab (寄居蟹), especially when the coral was heat-stressed and wounded. The findings support the idea that positive species interactions can reduce coral reefs from multiple environmental threats.
“Foundation species like corals create the base of an ecosystem: They form structures that other species use for shelter and provide food for other organisms. Learning how these species respond to stress can help us design better strategies to conserve them—and, in turn, other species that rely on them,” said first author Julianna Renzi.
For their study, Renzi and colleagues collected samples of a type of branching coral from a designated research area during a heat wave. They placed the coral samples in tanks fed with seawater and exposed them to one or a combination of treatments, including physical wounds, a harmful algae (藻) , and crabs. For each treatment, they measured coral tissue loss over the course of a month to measure coral health.
The team found that high water temperatures appeared to cause tissue loss in the coral samples. However, the amount of tissue loss varied depending on the experimental treatment. For example, the presence of algae increased the probability of significant tissue loss by six-fold compared to treatments without algae. By contrast, crab tankmates decreased the risk of major tissue loss by more than 60%compared to treatments without crabs.
Surprisingly, crabs seemed particularly beneficial to the wounded corals, which experienced less tissue loss than either uninjured corals exposed to crabs or injured corals without a crab. What’s more, coral wounds rarely grew when crabs were present but, in some cases, appeared to expand in the absence of crabs.
Further studies suggested that crabs avoided living coral tissue, instead feeding in areas of recent tissue loss. The team observed that wounded corals lost algae faster than uninjured corals. The finding suggests that crabs and other organisms might remove the algae—in effect, cleaning their habitat.
The team’s findings support an ecological concept that positive species interactions may be particularly important under environmental stress and could potentially contribute to some species’ resilience against stressors.
32. What did the researchers do in the experiment
A. They assessed the severity of the injured corals.
B. They tested the effect of climate change on corals.
C. They employed various ways to deal with coral samples.
D. They made a list of factors affecting the health of corals.
33. What does the author want to show in paragraph 4
A. Algae is the biggest threat to corals.
B. Water temperatures can benefit corals.
C. The tissue loss of corals happens anytime.
D. The treatment decides the corals’ injury degree.
34. What is the significance of the findings
A. They can contribute to coral preservation.
B. They can help to solve more puzzles of the sea.
C. They can partly settle the global warming problem.
D. They can improve the relationships between species.
35. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Crabs Mainly Survive on Corals.
B. Coral Tissue Can Get Damaged Easily.
C. Species Compete against Each Other to Survive.
D. Heat-stressed Corals May Benefit from Coral-dwelling Crabs.
【答案】32. C 33. D 34. A 35. D
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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Money Management for College Students
Entering college is exciting but sometimes stressful for many young adults. After all, it’s the first time many leave their home and have to live and manage on their own. ___36___ Here is a look at how college students can manage their money more effectively while furthering their education.
Save on supplies. Saving money on many college supply items is easy. Before going straight to the campus bookstore, ask around to see if there is a used bookstore nearby or go online to sites like Amazon or . ___37___ Notably, the site can save college students up to 90% on new and used textbooks, and lets you rent as well as buy them. Additionally, you could save even more money if you download your textbooks to an e-reader or tablet device.
___38___ Another point of difficulty for many college students is to know what items are necessary in daily life. Necessities are things that you need for everyday living—food, clothing, toiletries, books and laptops, etc. Unnecessary items are products that you don’t need for everyday living. ___39___ Although it may be difficult at first, you are sure to make it.
Watch out for spending without thinking. It can be easy to spend your money on things you want but don’t need — that fourth pair of sports shoes or on recreational activities. Peer pressure is all around you, and parents aren’t around to say no. Of course, that’s not to say you can never make a purchase as you wish. ___40___
A. Determine what is essential and non-essential.
B. That is reasonable to contain yourself at some time.
C. Then you could save a considerable amount of money.
D. Learn about the functions of various items in daily life.
E They are things that are “nice-to-have” but not “must-own” items.
F. One specific area that causes young adults difficulty is learning to budget.
G. But put yourself on a budget, knowing how much you’ll spend each month.
【答案】36. F 37. C 38. A 39. E 40. G
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A single act of kindness can transform a rough day and restore our belief in the goodness of life. I am sharing my moment where others offered ___41___ exactly when it mattered most.
At 32, I, Lily, a proud single mother, was struggling to ___42___ a life for my child and me by myself, working at a nail salon to make ends meet. One day, a lady, a first-time ___43___, forgot her bag. So I put it in the Lost & Found.
Two weeks passing, she didn’t ___44___. My boss asked, “Why not ___45___ that bag ” I opened it, but there was nothing inside but a ___46___ with eye-catching words: For you, Lily.
I didn’t understand but examined the bag carefully again. Then, I ___47___ the inner pocket and was shocked to find $700. It was the biggest ___48___ that came when I needed it the most. But my boss stayed calm and just ___49___, asking me to accept it.
I realized that this lady was not a random client and it was my boss who ___50___ the whole thing. Knowing I was too ___51___ to ask for help, my boss did it ___52___. It saved me during my hardest time.
Now, 8 years later, her ___53___ is still in my heart, even though I no longer work there. On ___54___ days, it reminds me that there is still good in the world. I’ve decided that I will ___55___ what she showed me to others in need.
41. A. help B. guidance C. protection D. inspiration
42. A. design B. record C. build D. celebrate
43. A. owner B. client C. trainer D. employee
44. A. search B. respond C. return D. remember
45. A. show B. clean C. sell D. check
46. A. file B. card C. board D. contract
47. A. tore B. squeezed C. unzipped D. unfolded
48. A. bill B. burden C. security D. blessing
49. A. smiled B. stilled C. worked D. waited
50. A. solved B. witnessed C. discovered D. arranged
51. A. puzzled B. proud C. nervous D. enthusiastic
52. A. directly B. patiently C. secretly D. personally
53. A. trick B. virtue C. strength D. pity
54. A. dull B. peaceful C. precious D. tough
55. A. pass on B. hold onto C. set aside D. take back
【答案】41. A 42. C 43. B 44. C 45. D 46. B 47. C 48. D 49. A 50. D 51. B 52. C 53. B 54. D 55. A
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。
Open an AI app, type in your destination, budget, number of travelers, and how many days you’ve got, and instantly, a personalized travel plan will pop out, with daily schedules and cost estimates all neatly ___56___(line) up.
More and more people are treating AI as their go-to travel partner. For travelers who struggle with choosing a destination or figuring out a schedule, it’s a nightmare of ___57___(end) options. That’s why AI trip planners are considered as their savior (救星).
Once you arrive at a tourist attraction, the AI transforms into ___58___ tour guide, ready to answer any question and share either serious history or fun facts, you name it, ___59___(act) like your personal AI guide.
It’s not just individual travelers turning to AI, local authorities are also using the technology ___60___(enhance) the tourism industry. Guizhou Province in China is home to the ___61___(country) first national big-data pilot zone, where in January an AI-powered service called “AI Travel Guizhou” ___62___(launch).
In addition to creating personal plan, it provides real-time updates on attractions ___63___ helps handle unexpected situations. The multi-language translation function also makes it easier for international visitors to explore Guizhou. It can respond ___64___ the specified language to questions in Korean, such as “what are some famous tourist attractions in Guizhou ”. This technology is ____65____(simple) amazing.
【答案】56. lined
57. endless
58. a 59. acting
60. to enhance
61. country’s
62. was launched
63. and 64. in
65. simply
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 假定你是李华，你的新加坡好友David在看了电影《哪吒2》后给你发邮件分享了他的兴奋之情以及周围人对这部电影的高度评价。请你给他回封邮件，内容包括：
1. 感谢他对中国电影的认可；
2. 推荐他阅读其他中国文学作品。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear David,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear David,
I’m very happy to know that you like the movie Ne Zha 2 and thank you so much for your recognition of this Chinese film. It’s really great to see our culture appealing to so many people around the world.
Ne Zha, a well-known figure in Chinese mythology, stands for those who never give in to fate. If you’re interested in more about Chinese literature, I strongly recommend you to read the classic novel Journey to the West, where Ne Zha also appears. And there are also many other vivid characters, offering a deeper dive into Chinese mythology. I hope you’ll like it.
Best regards.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
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。
The Cycles of Life
My mother took the container from my hands. Its leaves hung down the sides of the pot. For several months each year, the plant grew well, but in the winter months it would turn brown. For several years, Mom cared for it through the winter, rewarded with a revival of greenery each year in the early days of spring.
My mother’s health grew worse over the decade of the plant’s life. During a visit from Aunt Marion in late spring, when both the plant and my mom faced a difficult recovery, the plant changed hands again. Mom asked her sister if she could take care of the plant. Leaving Mom’s house with a pot of soil and the dried plant, Aunt Marion carried it home, determined to save it.
During that summer, the leaves broke through the soil, and the plant grew again. As before, each winter it withered (枯萎), to be renewed again in spring, starting with tiny shoots pushing through, developing tear-shaped leaves.
The plant cycled as it had done under my short care and my mother’s care until one spring when Aunt Marion thought it couldn’t survive and put it out with the trash. On a visit, my cousin Carole, seeing the plant on the rubbish, decided to give the determined plant one further chance. Carole took the container to her sunroom hoping she could do something with it.
In the years since I first brought the plant home, four women from the family have cared and nurtured it, each in her own time. During those years, I also cycled through times when life was lush and green and times when I felt there would be no restoration of my heart’s remains following difficult barren periods. A decade after my mother died, I moved over 500 miles from home, hoping for new beginnings. During the long winter months after the move, everything familiar was distant and I longed for the connections left behind.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
The first June after the move, I returned for a visit and stayed with my cousin Carole.
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My eyes were filled with tears as I examined this plant more closely, recognizing the tiny leaves.
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【答案】One possible version:
The first June after the move, I returned for a visit and stayed with my cousin Carole. I was eager to see the family and friends I missed. One morning, as we shared coffee and conversation at Carole’s kitchen table, I commented on the beauty of the plant hanging in her kitchen window. I saw it! The tiny, dark green leaves spilled over the sides of the flowerpot. Carole told me that was my mother’s plant. I was shocked. Gone nearly twelve years, my mom returned to me in spirit on that soft spring morning.
My eyes were filled with tears as I examined this plant more closely, recognizing the tiny leaves. I thought of my mother and what she did to the plant. When I left, I took several cuttings. I carefully placed them in a small pot and watched them take root and grow. Eventually, they filled two large pots. The plant passed through the hands of my mother, my aunt and my cousin until it returned to me. It became a sweet reminder of the blessings we shared and how together we were rooted and grew through each other’s love and nurturing.
