江苏省南通市海安市2024-2025学年高一下学期5月月考英语试题（含答案）
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高一年级第二次学情检测
英语
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How long will the man have to wait for the post office to open
A. 15 minutes. B. 10 minutes. C. 20 minutes.
2. What is the man going to do during the summer vacation
A. Go camping. B. Visit his parents. C. Visit his friends in London.
3. What is the woman doing
A. Arguing. B. Apologizing. C. Complaining.
4. Why did the woman call
A. To pass on some information about the party.
B. To ask to borrow some CDs.
C. To ask whether Bill can come to the party.
5. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Boss and secretary. C. Customer and waitress.
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. What is Linda famous for
A. Collecting stones. B. Painting. C. Traveling.
7. What is the man’s opinion of Linda’s stones
A. Priceless. B. Impressive. C. Imaginative.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. Where does this dialogue take place
A. In the police station. B. At the woman s house. C. In the street.
9. What did the woman do when the thief ran away
A. She ran after him. B. She shouted loudly. C. She called the police.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. When did the two speakers last meet
A. Eight months ago. B. Two years ago. C. Three years ago.
11. What did the woman do when she was in China
A. She was an editor.
B. She was a journalist.
C. She was a computer programmer.
12. Where does the woman come from
A. Canada. B. China. C. Britain.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13. Why would the man rent an apartment near the elementary school
A. He teaches there. B. His son studies there. C. He once lived there.
14. Which price would the man prefer
A. $480. B. $600. C. $550.
15. Which kind of apartment would the man prefer
A. An empty one. B. One with furniture in it. C. One without a kitchen.
16. What will the speakers do afterwards
A. Sign the agreement.
B. Go to see the apartment.
C. Discuss about the charge for the service.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. Who designed the White House
A. George Washington. B. John Adams. C. James Hoban.
18. Who were the first people to live in the White House
A John Adams and his wife.
B. George Washington and his wife.
C. The third president of the US and his wife.
19. How many rooms does the White House have
A. 123. B. 132. C. 232.
20. What’s the speaker describing
A. The history of the White House.
B. The structure of the White House.
C. Some presidents who have lived in the White House.
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
Use your camera and words to express your understanding of Confucian thought. With your passion and creativity, connect the past and present, bridge China and the world.
Rules
Who Can Participate: This contest is open to teenagers from around the world and is divided into two categories: domestic and international.
Submission Period: Submissions are open until March 31, 2025.
Title and Language: The title should be self-chosen and language can be either Chinese or English.
Submission Guidelines
Writing: The style is open. Submissions must present a clear and well-defined viewpoint, with a maximum word/character count of 4000 .
Video: Videos can be presented in a variety of formats, with a maximum duration of 5 minutes. The resolution should be at least, and the file size should not exceed in MP4 or MOV format. A description of no more than 200 words should accompany the submission.
Photo: Submissions can include photography or illustration. Each set may include up to 10 images, with each photo not going beyond 5MB in JPG or PNG format. A description of no more than 200 words is required.
Submission: Submit online at contest website or via QR code on the poster.
Point to Note: From the date of enrollment (注册), participants must observe the event’s guidelines. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.
Prizes and Recognition
Each category will feature four awards: Grand Prize (1), Runners-up (10), Most Innovative Creations (20), and Finalists. Winning works will be showcased and recognized with certificates.
Organizations promoting group participation may be awarded the "Best Organization" title. Outstanding works will be displayed at the 2025 China International Confucius Cultural Festival and featured in the 21st Century Cup series of events, offering global cultural exchange opportunities.
1. Which is a qualified submission
A. A 3-MB photo in PNG format. B. A 12-image collection.
C. A 5-minute video in AVI format. D. A 5000-word writing.
2. What is required for participants
A. Submit after March 31.
B. Hand in works on site.
C. Follow guidelines from registration.
D. Use both Chinese and English in entries.
3. What is the text
A. A forum invitation. B. A competition notice.
C. An academic review. D. An event promotion.
B
We find the owl at the very edge of our woods the morning after the storm. Wings flight-frozen and round eyes glassy. I touch its feathers lightly with my fingertip and I’m surprised because they still feel real even though the owl has slipped away somewhere else and Dad is already digging a hole for it in the rain-soaked earth.
I lift its body and it’s huge in my hands but the hollow bones do most of the work for me and I almost think the owl might shake the stiffness from its feathers and fly away. I really don’t think this one should go into a hole in the ground. I say that to Dad and he says that it’s the circle of life and that now the owl will become part of nature again. Feeding the soil with its flesh and growing the roots of plants from its feathers.
Dad shifts the last of the dirt with his spade and sits down at the base of a tree with a huff of air that smokes around him. I put the bird in the hole and mark it with a smooth pebble (鹅卵石) so I’ll always know.
After we’ve buried the owl, we walk all around the woods and clear the worst of the damage from the winds and the rain. The damage isn’t as bad as it’s been before and it feels like the storm has cleaned everything back to being new and fresh. I use my hawk eyes and search the ground in flicks and sweeps and I find treasures in the rain-raked earth just like always. Pieces of pottery and something that could be a Roman coin. I slip them into my pocket and they bump against each other to tell their stories to me, but I’ll listen later.
I help Dad load the best of the fallen branches on to the trailer so we can cut them for fire wood or maybe a bonfire, and then we drive over the muddy paths and back to our house.
4. What do we know about the owl when the author finds it
A. It is already dead. B. It is hidden in a hole.
C. It is to stiff to fly away. D. It is trying to flee the woods.
5. Why does the author mark the hole with a pebble
A. To make future visits convenient. B. To show sympathy for the owl.
C. To keep the site clear of plants. D. To draw the attention of passers-by.
6. What message does the author want to convey by mentioning the owl
A. Storms make trees take deeper roots. B. In nature’s embrace, time stands still.
C. The darkest hour has only sixty minutes. D. With every leaf’s fall, a new life rises.
7. What does “I’ll listen later” in paragraph 4 reveal about the author
A. Money-driven. B. Wonder-seeking.
C. Artistically talented. D. Emotionally sound.
C
Honey is a sweet treat that most people take for granted But it is more than just a topping for cakes or a sweetener for tea. It’s a miracle of sorts.
Honey is the only food product made by an insect that humans eat. Even with all our technical abilities, no one has figured out how to make artificial honey. There’s really no substitute (替代品).
A single pound of honey may require a beehive of up to 60,000 bees to visit two million flowers. No wonder some people call it liquid gold! Although amber-colored clover honey tends to be most common, honey comes in a variety of shades and flavors, depending on the flowers that the bees gather nectar (花蜜) from.
Honey has been used throughout history in a number of ways. One of the most remarkable things about it is that it never goes bad. It may crystallize, meaning that it becomes solid in parts, but simply warming it slightly will melt the crystals and return the honey to its liquid form.
No one knows exactly how long honey has been used by humans, but Spanish cave paintings dated at 7,000BC show early evidence of beckeeping. Honey was also used by the ancient Egyptians as a sweetener, as a gift to the gods, and even as an element used to create mummies. Honey has been found inside the Egyptian pyramids, and although that honey was more than 3,000 years old, it would still taste like honey and be safe to eat. No other food has such lasting power!
Besides its many uses as a sweetener, honey has long been used as a medicinal remedy (疗法). Because it’s difficult for any kind of bacteria (细菌) to survive in honey, it makes a perfect barrier on cuts and can prevent infection. Honey is also an effective remedy to relieve a painful throat. It has even been found to be as effective in easing coughs in children.
The next time a bee flies through your garden or you spread some honey on a piece of toast, think about the miracle of honey.
8. According to the passage, what makes honey unique among the foods that humans eat
A. Its various shades. B. Its natural creation.
C. Its delightful sweetness. D. Its remarkable history.
9. Why does the author mention the honey in the Egyptian pyramids
A. To illustrate that it never goes bad.
B. To show the cleverness of Egyptians.
C. To compare it with the honey in Spain.
D. To inform that it originates from Egypt.
10. What is one of the medicinal uses of honey
A. Promoting bacterial growth.
B. Curing throat pain.
C. Preventing infection in wounds.
D. Resisting common colds.
11. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Honey: a Sweet Miracle of Nature
B. Honey: a Timeless Treasure
C. Honey: a Natural Medicinal Remedy
D. Honey: a Common Sweetener
D
In the 1930s, the first cake mixes (蛋糕粉) which only required water were invented and some people argued that this approach, the easiest, was the best. But others thought cooks would want to do more. The cake-mix argument may be out-dated, but its central question remains: Just how demanding do we want our technologies to be
Then what is a demanding technology Two elements are included: One is that it is technology that takes time to master, and the other is that its operation includes some real risk of failure.
Therefore, a piano is a demanding technology, as is a programming language or a machine system.
However, so-called easy technologies usually require little concentrated effort and produce predictable results. Clearly, easy technologies have remade human society over the past century, but the problem is that, as every individual task becomes easier, we demand much more of both ourselves and others. As a result, we are faced with a larger number of small tasks(writing hundreds of e-mails)instead of fewer difficult tasks (writing several long letters). And, when every task is easy, nearly all people are multitasking (多任务处理).
Easy technologies supposedly free us to focus on what matters, but sometimes what matters gets eliminated. Everyone knows that it is easier to drive to the top of a mountain than to hike; the views may be the same, but the feeling never is. Following the same idea, we develop into beings that can do more. However, we can’t get the same satisfaction as we expect.
I don’t mean that everything needs to be done the hard way. But we must take challenges seriously, or we’ll face the danger of becoming creatures whose lives are less satisfying.
12. What makes demanding technologies different from easy technologies
A. It requires much effort. B. It takes little attention.
C. It achieves intended effect. D. It deals with machines.
13. What is a possible result of easy technologies
A. More time for concentration. B. Writing much longer letters.
C Lower expectations on others. D. Doing various tasks at a time.
14. What does the underlined word “eliminated” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Noticed. B. Stressed. C. Improved. D. Removed.
15. Which of the following can be the best title of this passage
A. The Argument Over Cake Mixes B. What Is A Demanding Technology
C. The Problem With Easy Technologies D. What Challenges Do Humans Face
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。选项中有两项多余选项。
Complaining is often looked at as a negative, but if you perfect it great things can happen.
____16____ Articles and experts insist that too much complaining will lower your empathy (共情) and stop you achieving your dream and living the life you want. They suggest that you cut out negativity from your life, especially people who complain. But humans love to complain
I know this because I get paid to sit with people while they complain and process every week.
____17____ Once we discover how to effectively integrate it, great things can happen. Dr Robin Kowalski found those who complain with the hopes of achieving a certain result tend to be happier.
Complaining also influences how people see us, creates social bonds, encourages empathy and helps create real changes. It plays a very important role in our lives and is a skill that can be extremely effective.____18____
So here are some ways to deal with the art of complaining in a skillful way.
1. Clarify and organize your complaints. It will get your complaints across to others more easily.
2. Work out who can give you a hand.____19____ Pick those who can empathize with you or help with your goal.
3. Make connections with others. It would be possible for people to know what you needed. Conclude from specific things above, and our complaining is much more likely to feel useful and effective:
Use facts and logic.
Identify who has the ability to make it happen.
____20____
Whatever your complaining, it’ll make for your improvement when used correctly and effectively.
A. Get rid of your bitter complaints.
B. Don’t complain to the same people.
C. Actually, complaining has a bad reputation.
D. Socialize with others to make complaints accessible.
E. Complaining does serve as a real purpose in our lives.
F. However, the influences of complaining are not necessarily beneficial to us all.
G. Our goal is not to remove complaining, but make it more useful and effective.
第三部分 语言知识运用（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。
One sunny afternoon, Wang Qing, a student at the Communication University of China, was walking on campus when her eyes were ___21___ to a cheongsam (旗袍) dress in a second-hand shop.
Wang Qing ___22___ the shop and gently touched the dress, feeling the history and culture behind it. The dress was cheap but of excellent quality, perfectly in line with her shopping ___23___: valuing cost-effectiveness over ___24___ about buying second-hand things. She gladly bought the second-hand cheongsam dress and returned to her dormitory with joy.
Actually, Wang Qing often found ___25___ items on second-hand platforms like “Xianyu,” saving money while ___26___ her needs. She also received textbooks from ___27___ who no longer needed them, preventing waste.
Wang isn’t ___28___. Zhang Yiming from Renmin University ventured into the world of second-hand trading by chance. He had a movie ticket but couldn’t attend due to a schedule change, so he decided to sell it. This experience ___29___ him to the joys of second-hand trading, leading him to _____30_____ both online and offline options.
“In a seller’s _____31_____, selling an unused item not only prevents waste but also earns some money in the _____32_____,” Zhang said in an interview. He believed that modern youths put more _____33_____ on practicality, seeking _____34_____ for money in their purchases.
The stories of these two young people _____35_____ more and more young people to join the second-hand trading movement, promoting a green, eco-friendly, and economical lifestyle.
21. A. transported B. drawn C. signaled D. brought
22. A. broke into B. stepped into C. looked over D. took over
23. A. list B. collection C. philosophy D. basket
24. A. complaints B. concepts C. guarantees D. concerns
25. A. appealing B. moving C. frightening D. puzzling
26 A. satisfying B. ignoring C. understanding D. determining
27. A. classmates B. graduates C. composers D. natives
28. A. alone B. anxious C. aware D. accessible
29. A. stimulated B. described C. introduced D. recommended
30. A. export B. establish C. explore D. estimate
31. A. interest B. observation C. imagination D. view
32. A. direction B. destination C. form D. process
33. A. pressure B. emphasis C. blame D. limits
34. A. value B. deal C. advice D. help
35. A. intended B. instructed C. inspired D. invited
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
An event marking this year’s Chinese Language Day was held on May 8 in London, bringing 100 British students to celebrate the Chinese language and culture. The event, with the theme of “Chinese Language: A Gift Across Time and Space”, featured eight workshops highlighting _____36_____(remark) aspects of Chinese culture, including characters, calligraphy, poetry, martial arts, and opera masks. The activities were intended _____37_____(combine) traditional customs with modern elements, _____38_____(range) from woodblock printing to virtual reality experiences.
“Learning Chinese is challenging, but also _____39_____(incredible) fun and exciting. It has helped me understand Chinese culture, which is different from the cultures I _____40_____(experience) before,” says Noah, a student who has studied Chinese for almost two years at the City of London School and celebrates Spring Festival with his family each year. He also hopes his future career path will keep him _____41_____(connect) to China.
Zhao Fei, minister of the Chinese embassy in the United Kingdom, says: “Language serves as _____42_____ means for exchanging ideas and a bridge for mutual understanding.” Zhao describes mastering Chinese _____43_____ holding a magic key through _____44_____ students can bridge the past and present. “We are hoping the students not just to speak Mandarin but to speak across _______45_______(border)” he added.
第四部分 书面表达（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
46. 假定你是红星中学的李华，你从网上得知你所在的城市将要举办一场国际马拉松比赛，届时会有很多中外选手参加比赛，现在正在招募志愿者。请你用英语给组委会写一封申请信，内容包括：
1. 写信目的；2. 个人优势；3. 期待参与。
注意：1. 词数应为80左右。
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：马拉松比赛marathon；招募recruit
Dear Sir/Madam,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写（满分25分）
47. 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。
That December morning, I decided to take Apple to pay a visit to my aunt. I’d had Apple only a couple of weeks, but we’d become nearly inseparable. I opened the car door. Apple jumped in and settled down on the passenger seat. I started the car and set off．
It’s always tricky turning around. I live in a remote area up in the hills, surrounded by woods. I have to drive up the mountain to get to my driveway, which is hardly wide enough for one car and ends at a steep (陡峭的) valley．
I twisted around and backed up slowly. Just then, a flash of sunlight blinded me. I put my hand up to cover my eyes. I felt a shake as the left rear (后部的) part of the car dropped. Oh, no! The car slipped and rolled. We landed upside down. I felt a sharp pain in my chest and my legs. I couldn’t move. I looked over to find Apple. She was still in the passenger seat and fortunately she was okay．
I grabbed my cell phone and dialed 911. But just as I’d feared; there was no signal (信号) at the bottom of this valley. Now what Windy, my closest neighbor, lived a quarter mile uphill from me, and had her own driveway. It was unlikely that she or anyone else would drive up to my house．
Apple barked nervously. At least I could get her out of here. There was a hole in the driver’s side rear window. “Come on, Apple,” I said. Painfully, I reached over, picked her up and gently put her head through the hole. “Go home, baby.” She jumped to the ground and raced up the side of the valley．
As the sun set, it turned cold. I trembled with cold and pain. Had Apple found her way home She hardly knew the area. My pulse (脉搏) was weakening. I closed my eyes. Suddenly I was awakened by loud barks．
注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Para 1:
“Help!” I shouted with all my strength．
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Para 2:
Later, Windy told me that when she got home from work, Apple was waiting for her.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
高一年级第二次学情检测
英语
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How long will the man have to wait for the post office to open
A. 15 minutes. B. 10 minutes. C. 20 minutes.
2. What is the man going to do during the summer vacation
A. Go camping. B. Visit his parents. C. Visit his friends in London.
3. What is the woman doing
A. Arguing. B. Apologizing. C. Complaining.
4. Why did the woman call
A. To pass on some information about the party.
B. To ask to borrow some CDs.
C. To ask whether Bill can come to the party.
5. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Boss and secretary. C. Customer and waitress.
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. What is Linda famous for
A. Collecting stones. B. Painting. C. Traveling.
7. What is the man’s opinion of Linda’s stones
A. Priceless. B. Impressive. C. Imaginative.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. Where does this dialogue take place
A. In the police station. B. At the woman s house. C. In the street.
9. What did the woman do when the thief ran away
A. She ran after him. B. She shouted loudly. C. She called the police.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. When did the two speakers last meet
A. Eight months ago. B. Two years ago. C. Three years ago.
11. What did the woman do when she was in China
A. She was an editor.
B. She was a journalist.
C. She was a computer programmer.
12. Where does the woman come from
A. Canada. B. China. C. Britain.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13. Why would the man rent an apartment near the elementary school
A. He teaches there. B. His son studies there. C. He once lived there.
14. Which price would the man prefer
A. $480. B. $600. C. $550.
15. Which kind of apartment would the man prefer
A. An empty one. B. One with furniture in it. C. One without a kitchen.
16. What will the speakers do afterwards
A. Sign the agreement.
B. Go to see the apartment.
C. Discuss about the charge for the service.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. Who designed the White House
A. George Washington. B. John Adams. C. James Hoban.
18. Who were the first people to live in the White House
A John Adams and his wife.
B. George Washington and his wife.
C. The third president of the US and his wife.
19. How many rooms does the White House have
A. 123. B. 132. C. 232.
20. What’s the speaker describing
A. The history of the White House.
B. The structure of the White House.
C. Some presidents who have lived in the White House.
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
【1~3题答案】
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B
B
【4~7题答案】
【答案】4. A 5. A 6. D 7. B
C
【8~11题答案】
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. C 11. A
D
【12~15题答案】
【答案】12. A 13. D 14. D 15. C
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项多余选项。
【16~20题答案】
【答案】16. C 17. E 18. G 19. B 20. D
第三部分 语言知识运用（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。
【21~35题答案】
【答案】21. B 22. B 23. C 24. D 25. A 26. A 27. B 28. A 29. C 30. C 31. D 32. D 33. B 34. A 35. C
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
【36~45题答案】
【答案】36. remarkable
37. to combine
38. ranging
39. incredibly
40. have experienced
41. connected
42. a 43. as
44. which 45. borders
第四部分 书面表达（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
【46题答案】
【答案】Dear Sir/Madam,
I’m Li Hua, a student from Hongxing High School. Learning from the Internet that you are recruiting volunteers for the international Marathon to be held in our city, I am writing to apply for the position.
I’m convinced that I’m qualified for the position. First of all, I’m good at English so I can freely communicate with foreign athletes. Besides, being a patient and responsible man, I’ll be able to deal with any emergency. Additionally, I served as a volunteer before, which also gives me an advantage over other candidates.
I would really appreciate it if you could give me the opportunity. Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写（满分25分）
【47题答案】
【答案】 “Help!” I shouted with all my strength. When I woke up, I found myself lying in bed and my leg hurt. Suddenly I saw Apple. It looked at me with excited eyes and licked my hand with its tongue, as if it were glad I woke up. It was lying beside my bed excitedly, and I stroked his head gently. “You finally woke up.” Wendy smiled at me.
Later, Windy told me that when she got home from work, Apple was waiting for her. “Apple, why are you here alone Where is your master ” Wendy asked with concern. At the sight of Wendy, Apple kept barking anxiously around the circle and looked at the direction of the valley. Wendy realized that there seemed to be some danger, and she hurried out to catch up with Apple. “After a long time walk, Apple brought me to you! Thank God you are still alive!” After listening to Wendy, I looked back at Apple. I was glad to own such a brave and loyal dog!
英语
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How long will the man have to wait for the post office to open
A. 15 minutes. B. 10 minutes. C. 20 minutes.
2. What is the man going to do during the summer vacation
A. Go camping. B. Visit his parents. C. Visit his friends in London.
3. What is the woman doing
A. Arguing. B. Apologizing. C. Complaining.
4. Why did the woman call
A. To pass on some information about the party.
B. To ask to borrow some CDs.
C. To ask whether Bill can come to the party.
5. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Boss and secretary. C. Customer and waitress.
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. What is Linda famous for
A. Collecting stones. B. Painting. C. Traveling.
7. What is the man’s opinion of Linda’s stones
A. Priceless. B. Impressive. C. Imaginative.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. Where does this dialogue take place
A. In the police station. B. At the woman s house. C. In the street.
9. What did the woman do when the thief ran away
A. She ran after him. B. She shouted loudly. C. She called the police.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. When did the two speakers last meet
A. Eight months ago. B. Two years ago. C. Three years ago.
11. What did the woman do when she was in China
A. She was an editor.
B. She was a journalist.
C. She was a computer programmer.
12. Where does the woman come from
A. Canada. B. China. C. Britain.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13. Why would the man rent an apartment near the elementary school
A. He teaches there. B. His son studies there. C. He once lived there.
14. Which price would the man prefer
A. $480. B. $600. C. $550.
15. Which kind of apartment would the man prefer
A. An empty one. B. One with furniture in it. C. One without a kitchen.
16. What will the speakers do afterwards
A. Sign the agreement.
B. Go to see the apartment.
C. Discuss about the charge for the service.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. Who designed the White House
A. George Washington. B. John Adams. C. James Hoban.
18. Who were the first people to live in the White House
A John Adams and his wife.
B. George Washington and his wife.
C. The third president of the US and his wife.
19. How many rooms does the White House have
A. 123. B. 132. C. 232.
20. What’s the speaker describing
A. The history of the White House.
B. The structure of the White House.
C. Some presidents who have lived in the White House.
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
Use your camera and words to express your understanding of Confucian thought. With your passion and creativity, connect the past and present, bridge China and the world.
Rules
Who Can Participate: This contest is open to teenagers from around the world and is divided into two categories: domestic and international.
Submission Period: Submissions are open until March 31, 2025.
Title and Language: The title should be self-chosen and language can be either Chinese or English.
Submission Guidelines
Writing: The style is open. Submissions must present a clear and well-defined viewpoint, with a maximum word/character count of 4000 .
Video: Videos can be presented in a variety of formats, with a maximum duration of 5 minutes. The resolution should be at least, and the file size should not exceed in MP4 or MOV format. A description of no more than 200 words should accompany the submission.
Photo: Submissions can include photography or illustration. Each set may include up to 10 images, with each photo not going beyond 5MB in JPG or PNG format. A description of no more than 200 words is required.
Submission: Submit online at contest website or via QR code on the poster.
Point to Note: From the date of enrollment (注册), participants must observe the event’s guidelines. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.
Prizes and Recognition
Each category will feature four awards: Grand Prize (1), Runners-up (10), Most Innovative Creations (20), and Finalists. Winning works will be showcased and recognized with certificates.
Organizations promoting group participation may be awarded the "Best Organization" title. Outstanding works will be displayed at the 2025 China International Confucius Cultural Festival and featured in the 21st Century Cup series of events, offering global cultural exchange opportunities.
1. Which is a qualified submission
A. A 3-MB photo in PNG format. B. A 12-image collection.
C. A 5-minute video in AVI format. D. A 5000-word writing.
2. What is required for participants
A. Submit after March 31.
B. Hand in works on site.
C. Follow guidelines from registration.
D. Use both Chinese and English in entries.
3. What is the text
A. A forum invitation. B. A competition notice.
C. An academic review. D. An event promotion.
B
We find the owl at the very edge of our woods the morning after the storm. Wings flight-frozen and round eyes glassy. I touch its feathers lightly with my fingertip and I’m surprised because they still feel real even though the owl has slipped away somewhere else and Dad is already digging a hole for it in the rain-soaked earth.
I lift its body and it’s huge in my hands but the hollow bones do most of the work for me and I almost think the owl might shake the stiffness from its feathers and fly away. I really don’t think this one should go into a hole in the ground. I say that to Dad and he says that it’s the circle of life and that now the owl will become part of nature again. Feeding the soil with its flesh and growing the roots of plants from its feathers.
Dad shifts the last of the dirt with his spade and sits down at the base of a tree with a huff of air that smokes around him. I put the bird in the hole and mark it with a smooth pebble (鹅卵石) so I’ll always know.
After we’ve buried the owl, we walk all around the woods and clear the worst of the damage from the winds and the rain. The damage isn’t as bad as it’s been before and it feels like the storm has cleaned everything back to being new and fresh. I use my hawk eyes and search the ground in flicks and sweeps and I find treasures in the rain-raked earth just like always. Pieces of pottery and something that could be a Roman coin. I slip them into my pocket and they bump against each other to tell their stories to me, but I’ll listen later.
I help Dad load the best of the fallen branches on to the trailer so we can cut them for fire wood or maybe a bonfire, and then we drive over the muddy paths and back to our house.
4. What do we know about the owl when the author finds it
A. It is already dead. B. It is hidden in a hole.
C. It is to stiff to fly away. D. It is trying to flee the woods.
5. Why does the author mark the hole with a pebble
A. To make future visits convenient. B. To show sympathy for the owl.
C. To keep the site clear of plants. D. To draw the attention of passers-by.
6. What message does the author want to convey by mentioning the owl
A. Storms make trees take deeper roots. B. In nature’s embrace, time stands still.
C. The darkest hour has only sixty minutes. D. With every leaf’s fall, a new life rises.
7. What does “I’ll listen later” in paragraph 4 reveal about the author
A. Money-driven. B. Wonder-seeking.
C. Artistically talented. D. Emotionally sound.
C
Honey is a sweet treat that most people take for granted But it is more than just a topping for cakes or a sweetener for tea. It’s a miracle of sorts.
Honey is the only food product made by an insect that humans eat. Even with all our technical abilities, no one has figured out how to make artificial honey. There’s really no substitute (替代品).
A single pound of honey may require a beehive of up to 60,000 bees to visit two million flowers. No wonder some people call it liquid gold! Although amber-colored clover honey tends to be most common, honey comes in a variety of shades and flavors, depending on the flowers that the bees gather nectar (花蜜) from.
Honey has been used throughout history in a number of ways. One of the most remarkable things about it is that it never goes bad. It may crystallize, meaning that it becomes solid in parts, but simply warming it slightly will melt the crystals and return the honey to its liquid form.
No one knows exactly how long honey has been used by humans, but Spanish cave paintings dated at 7,000BC show early evidence of beckeeping. Honey was also used by the ancient Egyptians as a sweetener, as a gift to the gods, and even as an element used to create mummies. Honey has been found inside the Egyptian pyramids, and although that honey was more than 3,000 years old, it would still taste like honey and be safe to eat. No other food has such lasting power!
Besides its many uses as a sweetener, honey has long been used as a medicinal remedy (疗法). Because it’s difficult for any kind of bacteria (细菌) to survive in honey, it makes a perfect barrier on cuts and can prevent infection. Honey is also an effective remedy to relieve a painful throat. It has even been found to be as effective in easing coughs in children.
The next time a bee flies through your garden or you spread some honey on a piece of toast, think about the miracle of honey.
8. According to the passage, what makes honey unique among the foods that humans eat
A. Its various shades. B. Its natural creation.
C. Its delightful sweetness. D. Its remarkable history.
9. Why does the author mention the honey in the Egyptian pyramids
A. To illustrate that it never goes bad.
B. To show the cleverness of Egyptians.
C. To compare it with the honey in Spain.
D. To inform that it originates from Egypt.
10. What is one of the medicinal uses of honey
A. Promoting bacterial growth.
B. Curing throat pain.
C. Preventing infection in wounds.
D. Resisting common colds.
11. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Honey: a Sweet Miracle of Nature
B. Honey: a Timeless Treasure
C. Honey: a Natural Medicinal Remedy
D. Honey: a Common Sweetener
D
In the 1930s, the first cake mixes (蛋糕粉) which only required water were invented and some people argued that this approach, the easiest, was the best. But others thought cooks would want to do more. The cake-mix argument may be out-dated, but its central question remains: Just how demanding do we want our technologies to be
Then what is a demanding technology Two elements are included: One is that it is technology that takes time to master, and the other is that its operation includes some real risk of failure.
Therefore, a piano is a demanding technology, as is a programming language or a machine system.
However, so-called easy technologies usually require little concentrated effort and produce predictable results. Clearly, easy technologies have remade human society over the past century, but the problem is that, as every individual task becomes easier, we demand much more of both ourselves and others. As a result, we are faced with a larger number of small tasks(writing hundreds of e-mails)instead of fewer difficult tasks (writing several long letters). And, when every task is easy, nearly all people are multitasking (多任务处理).
Easy technologies supposedly free us to focus on what matters, but sometimes what matters gets eliminated. Everyone knows that it is easier to drive to the top of a mountain than to hike; the views may be the same, but the feeling never is. Following the same idea, we develop into beings that can do more. However, we can’t get the same satisfaction as we expect.
I don’t mean that everything needs to be done the hard way. But we must take challenges seriously, or we’ll face the danger of becoming creatures whose lives are less satisfying.
12. What makes demanding technologies different from easy technologies
A. It requires much effort. B. It takes little attention.
C. It achieves intended effect. D. It deals with machines.
13. What is a possible result of easy technologies
A. More time for concentration. B. Writing much longer letters.
C Lower expectations on others. D. Doing various tasks at a time.
14. What does the underlined word “eliminated” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Noticed. B. Stressed. C. Improved. D. Removed.
15. Which of the following can be the best title of this passage
A. The Argument Over Cake Mixes B. What Is A Demanding Technology
C. The Problem With Easy Technologies D. What Challenges Do Humans Face
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。选项中有两项多余选项。
Complaining is often looked at as a negative, but if you perfect it great things can happen.
____16____ Articles and experts insist that too much complaining will lower your empathy (共情) and stop you achieving your dream and living the life you want. They suggest that you cut out negativity from your life, especially people who complain. But humans love to complain
I know this because I get paid to sit with people while they complain and process every week.
____17____ Once we discover how to effectively integrate it, great things can happen. Dr Robin Kowalski found those who complain with the hopes of achieving a certain result tend to be happier.
Complaining also influences how people see us, creates social bonds, encourages empathy and helps create real changes. It plays a very important role in our lives and is a skill that can be extremely effective.____18____
So here are some ways to deal with the art of complaining in a skillful way.
1. Clarify and organize your complaints. It will get your complaints across to others more easily.
2. Work out who can give you a hand.____19____ Pick those who can empathize with you or help with your goal.
3. Make connections with others. It would be possible for people to know what you needed. Conclude from specific things above, and our complaining is much more likely to feel useful and effective:
Use facts and logic.
Identify who has the ability to make it happen.
____20____
Whatever your complaining, it’ll make for your improvement when used correctly and effectively.
A. Get rid of your bitter complaints.
B. Don’t complain to the same people.
C. Actually, complaining has a bad reputation.
D. Socialize with others to make complaints accessible.
E. Complaining does serve as a real purpose in our lives.
F. However, the influences of complaining are not necessarily beneficial to us all.
G. Our goal is not to remove complaining, but make it more useful and effective.
第三部分 语言知识运用（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。
One sunny afternoon, Wang Qing, a student at the Communication University of China, was walking on campus when her eyes were ___21___ to a cheongsam (旗袍) dress in a second-hand shop.
Wang Qing ___22___ the shop and gently touched the dress, feeling the history and culture behind it. The dress was cheap but of excellent quality, perfectly in line with her shopping ___23___: valuing cost-effectiveness over ___24___ about buying second-hand things. She gladly bought the second-hand cheongsam dress and returned to her dormitory with joy.
Actually, Wang Qing often found ___25___ items on second-hand platforms like “Xianyu,” saving money while ___26___ her needs. She also received textbooks from ___27___ who no longer needed them, preventing waste.
Wang isn’t ___28___. Zhang Yiming from Renmin University ventured into the world of second-hand trading by chance. He had a movie ticket but couldn’t attend due to a schedule change, so he decided to sell it. This experience ___29___ him to the joys of second-hand trading, leading him to _____30_____ both online and offline options.
“In a seller’s _____31_____, selling an unused item not only prevents waste but also earns some money in the _____32_____,” Zhang said in an interview. He believed that modern youths put more _____33_____ on practicality, seeking _____34_____ for money in their purchases.
The stories of these two young people _____35_____ more and more young people to join the second-hand trading movement, promoting a green, eco-friendly, and economical lifestyle.
21. A. transported B. drawn C. signaled D. brought
22. A. broke into B. stepped into C. looked over D. took over
23. A. list B. collection C. philosophy D. basket
24. A. complaints B. concepts C. guarantees D. concerns
25. A. appealing B. moving C. frightening D. puzzling
26 A. satisfying B. ignoring C. understanding D. determining
27. A. classmates B. graduates C. composers D. natives
28. A. alone B. anxious C. aware D. accessible
29. A. stimulated B. described C. introduced D. recommended
30. A. export B. establish C. explore D. estimate
31. A. interest B. observation C. imagination D. view
32. A. direction B. destination C. form D. process
33. A. pressure B. emphasis C. blame D. limits
34. A. value B. deal C. advice D. help
35. A. intended B. instructed C. inspired D. invited
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
An event marking this year’s Chinese Language Day was held on May 8 in London, bringing 100 British students to celebrate the Chinese language and culture. The event, with the theme of “Chinese Language: A Gift Across Time and Space”, featured eight workshops highlighting _____36_____(remark) aspects of Chinese culture, including characters, calligraphy, poetry, martial arts, and opera masks. The activities were intended _____37_____(combine) traditional customs with modern elements, _____38_____(range) from woodblock printing to virtual reality experiences.
“Learning Chinese is challenging, but also _____39_____(incredible) fun and exciting. It has helped me understand Chinese culture, which is different from the cultures I _____40_____(experience) before,” says Noah, a student who has studied Chinese for almost two years at the City of London School and celebrates Spring Festival with his family each year. He also hopes his future career path will keep him _____41_____(connect) to China.
Zhao Fei, minister of the Chinese embassy in the United Kingdom, says: “Language serves as _____42_____ means for exchanging ideas and a bridge for mutual understanding.” Zhao describes mastering Chinese _____43_____ holding a magic key through _____44_____ students can bridge the past and present. “We are hoping the students not just to speak Mandarin but to speak across _______45_______(border)” he added.
第四部分 书面表达（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
46. 假定你是红星中学的李华，你从网上得知你所在的城市将要举办一场国际马拉松比赛，届时会有很多中外选手参加比赛，现在正在招募志愿者。请你用英语给组委会写一封申请信，内容包括：
1. 写信目的；2. 个人优势；3. 期待参与。
注意：1. 词数应为80左右。
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：马拉松比赛marathon；招募recruit
Dear Sir/Madam,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写（满分25分）
47. 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。
That December morning, I decided to take Apple to pay a visit to my aunt. I’d had Apple only a couple of weeks, but we’d become nearly inseparable. I opened the car door. Apple jumped in and settled down on the passenger seat. I started the car and set off．
It’s always tricky turning around. I live in a remote area up in the hills, surrounded by woods. I have to drive up the mountain to get to my driveway, which is hardly wide enough for one car and ends at a steep (陡峭的) valley．
I twisted around and backed up slowly. Just then, a flash of sunlight blinded me. I put my hand up to cover my eyes. I felt a shake as the left rear (后部的) part of the car dropped. Oh, no! The car slipped and rolled. We landed upside down. I felt a sharp pain in my chest and my legs. I couldn’t move. I looked over to find Apple. She was still in the passenger seat and fortunately she was okay．
I grabbed my cell phone and dialed 911. But just as I’d feared; there was no signal (信号) at the bottom of this valley. Now what Windy, my closest neighbor, lived a quarter mile uphill from me, and had her own driveway. It was unlikely that she or anyone else would drive up to my house．
Apple barked nervously. At least I could get her out of here. There was a hole in the driver’s side rear window. “Come on, Apple,” I said. Painfully, I reached over, picked her up and gently put her head through the hole. “Go home, baby.” She jumped to the ground and raced up the side of the valley．
As the sun set, it turned cold. I trembled with cold and pain. Had Apple found her way home She hardly knew the area. My pulse (脉搏) was weakening. I closed my eyes. Suddenly I was awakened by loud barks．
注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Para 1:
“Help!” I shouted with all my strength．
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Para 2:
Later, Windy told me that when she got home from work, Apple was waiting for her.
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高一年级第二次学情检测
英语
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How long will the man have to wait for the post office to open
A. 15 minutes. B. 10 minutes. C. 20 minutes.
2. What is the man going to do during the summer vacation
A. Go camping. B. Visit his parents. C. Visit his friends in London.
3. What is the woman doing
A. Arguing. B. Apologizing. C. Complaining.
4. Why did the woman call
A. To pass on some information about the party.
B. To ask to borrow some CDs.
C. To ask whether Bill can come to the party.
5. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Boss and secretary. C. Customer and waitress.
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. What is Linda famous for
A. Collecting stones. B. Painting. C. Traveling.
7. What is the man’s opinion of Linda’s stones
A. Priceless. B. Impressive. C. Imaginative.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. Where does this dialogue take place
A. In the police station. B. At the woman s house. C. In the street.
9. What did the woman do when the thief ran away
A. She ran after him. B. She shouted loudly. C. She called the police.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. When did the two speakers last meet
A. Eight months ago. B. Two years ago. C. Three years ago.
11. What did the woman do when she was in China
A. She was an editor.
B. She was a journalist.
C. She was a computer programmer.
12. Where does the woman come from
A. Canada. B. China. C. Britain.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13. Why would the man rent an apartment near the elementary school
A. He teaches there. B. His son studies there. C. He once lived there.
14. Which price would the man prefer
A. $480. B. $600. C. $550.
15. Which kind of apartment would the man prefer
A. An empty one. B. One with furniture in it. C. One without a kitchen.
16. What will the speakers do afterwards
A. Sign the agreement.
B. Go to see the apartment.
C. Discuss about the charge for the service.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. Who designed the White House
A. George Washington. B. John Adams. C. James Hoban.
18. Who were the first people to live in the White House
A John Adams and his wife.
B. George Washington and his wife.
C. The third president of the US and his wife.
19. How many rooms does the White House have
A. 123. B. 132. C. 232.
20. What’s the speaker describing
A. The history of the White House.
B. The structure of the White House.
C. Some presidents who have lived in the White House.
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
【1~3题答案】
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B
B
【4~7题答案】
【答案】4. A 5. A 6. D 7. B
C
【8~11题答案】
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. C 11. A
D
【12~15题答案】
【答案】12. A 13. D 14. D 15. C
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项多余选项。
【16~20题答案】
【答案】16. C 17. E 18. G 19. B 20. D
第三部分 语言知识运用（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。
【21~35题答案】
【答案】21. B 22. B 23. C 24. D 25. A 26. A 27. B 28. A 29. C 30. C 31. D 32. D 33. B 34. A 35. C
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
【36~45题答案】
【答案】36. remarkable
37. to combine
38. ranging
39. incredibly
40. have experienced
41. connected
42. a 43. as
44. which 45. borders
第四部分 书面表达（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
【46题答案】
【答案】Dear Sir/Madam,
I’m Li Hua, a student from Hongxing High School. Learning from the Internet that you are recruiting volunteers for the international Marathon to be held in our city, I am writing to apply for the position.
I’m convinced that I’m qualified for the position. First of all, I’m good at English so I can freely communicate with foreign athletes. Besides, being a patient and responsible man, I’ll be able to deal with any emergency. Additionally, I served as a volunteer before, which also gives me an advantage over other candidates.
I would really appreciate it if you could give me the opportunity. Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写（满分25分）
【47题答案】
【答案】 “Help!” I shouted with all my strength. When I woke up, I found myself lying in bed and my leg hurt. Suddenly I saw Apple. It looked at me with excited eyes and licked my hand with its tongue, as if it were glad I woke up. It was lying beside my bed excitedly, and I stroked his head gently. “You finally woke up.” Wendy smiled at me.
Later, Windy told me that when she got home from work, Apple was waiting for her. “Apple, why are you here alone Where is your master ” Wendy asked with concern. At the sight of Wendy, Apple kept barking anxiously around the circle and looked at the direction of the valley. Wendy realized that there seemed to be some danger, and she hurried out to catch up with Apple. “After a long time walk, Apple brought me to you! Thank God you are still alive!” After listening to Wendy, I looked back at Apple. I was glad to own such a brave and loyal dog!