2024-2025学年度下学期高一年级期末考试
英语试卷
考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分
注意事项：
1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡规定的位置上。
2. 答选择题时必须使用2B铅笔，将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
3. 答非选择题时，必须使用0.5毫米黑色签字笔，将答案书写在答题卡规定的位置上。
4. 所有题目必须在答题卡上作答，在试题卷上答题无效。
5. 考试结束后，将试题卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. How does the man most probably feel now
A. Angry. B. Upset. C. Surprised.
【答案】B
【原文】W: What are you reading, David
M: A letter. It says I’m not fit for the job. I’ve received many similar letters. Maybe I’ll never get a job.
2. Which hotel will Mary choose
A. The one on a hill. B. The one by the river. C. The one in the woods.
【答案】A
【原文】M: Mary, which hotel would you like to choose, the one by the river, or the one in the
woods
W: Well, I’d like to choose the one on top of a hill. It offers the best views.
M: OK.
3. How will the man get to Chicago
A. By plane. B. By bus. C. By car.
【答案】B
【原文】W: Jim, you’re going to Chicago tomorrow, aren’t you
M: Yeah. I thought I’d fly, but then I decided that taking a bus would be cheaper than driving or flying.
4. What are the speakers talking about
A. Cindy’s age. B. Cindy’s face shape. C. Cindy’s new hairstyle.
【答案】C
【原文】M: Cindy, look at you. You look different today.
W: Yes. I had my hair done yesterday.
M: I really love it. It makes you look much younger. It really suits the shape of
your face.
5. What will the man probably do tomorrow night
A. Give a performance. B. Prepare for a performance. C. Watch a performance.
【答案】C
【原文】M: I heard you’re going to give a performance tonight.
W: No. It’s tomorrow night. I’ll practice with my friends tonight. Do you want to come and watch it tomorrow night
M: Certainly.
第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟。听完后各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. What level of the course is the man interested in
A. Level 1. B. Level 2. C. Level 3.
7. How many classes will the man have in total
A. 16. B. 32. C. 48.
【答案】6. A 7. B
【原文】W: May I help you
M: Yes. I want to take an English course here. Please tell me about your courses.
W: We have courses of different levels. Level 1 is for beginners, level 2 is for those who
have learned English for over a year, and level 3 is for advanced learners.
M: I’d like a course for beginners. How much do I have to pay
W: 450 dollars in total. You’ll have classes twice a week and the course will last sixteen weeks.
M: When does the class begin
W: It begins next Monday.
M: Got it.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Customer and waitress. B. Father and daughter. C. Husband and wife.
9. What was the problem with the man’s shirt
A. It became dirty. B. It was wet through. C. It was too old to wear.
10. When will the dry cleaner close
A. At 12:30 pm today. B. At 1 o’clock this afternoon. C. At 9 o’clock tomorrow morning.
【答案】8. C 9. A 10. B
【原文】W: Dick, what’s on your shirt
M: Our daughter spilled some paints on it by accident when we were drawing.
W: Why not wear another one I don’t think you can wear that to work tomorrow.
M: You’re right but my clothes are at the dry cleaner’s now.
W: Why not go and pick up your clothes now And you’d better hurry. There is a notice that
says it will close at 1:00 pm. It won’t open until 9:00 tomorrow morning. It’s already 12: 30 now.
M: I really should hurry. Thanks for telling me that.
W: You’re welcome
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11. What does the woman want Jason to do
A. Go downtown shopping. B. Prepare some food. C. Attend a party.
12. What did Jason do at the party last night
A. He sang many songs. B. He danced with someone. C. He played a piece of music.
13. How will the woman go to the party
A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. By subway.
【答案】11. C 12. A 13. C
【原文】W: Jason, there is a party downtown tonight. Do you want to go
M: I just went to a party last night. I don’t feel like going to a party again tonight.
W: So how was the party last night
M: It was great. There was music, food and drinks. I sang a lot and enjoyed the food
and drinks.
W: So did you dance
M: Me No. I’m not good at it. So are you going to the party tonight
W: Yes. That’s my plan. It begins at 7:00 pm. But I’ll probably arrive there at about 8:00 pm. It’s a bit far from here.
M: How will you go there By bus or by taxi
W: Neither. The party is near a subway station.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14. Why does Susan look a little depressed
A. She failed her math exam.
B. She couldn’t find a study partner.
C. She didn’t enter a good high school.
15. What is Susan’s attitude towards the man’s advice
A. Worried. B. Interested. C. Doubtful.
16. What subject is Robert good at
A. English. B. Math. C. History.
【答案】14. A 15. B 16. B
【原文】M: Susan, you look a bit down. What’s wrong
W: I just got an F on my math exam. I’m really bad at this subject. I’m afraid I won’t be able to enter a good high school.
M: Why not find a study partner in your class
W: A study partner That sounds like a good idea.
M: What subjects are you good at
W: English and history. I love these two subjects.
M: In this case, why not find someone who is good at math but does poorly in English or history
W: I really know someone. It’s Robert.
M: Is it the boy with short golden hair
W: Yes. He loves math. And he also likes reading novels by famous writers.
M: He’s a very nice boy. I’m sure he’ll be more than happy to be your study partner.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. Whom is the speaker talking to
A. Parents. B. Teachers. C. Students.
18. How many minutes of exercise may help young people remember better
A. 5. B. 15. C. 50.
19. Which method can help to improve students’ memory
A. Having a pre-study test. B. Studying in a fixed place. C. Taking exercise after studying.
20. What is the speaker mainly talking about
A. Ways to help remember more words.
B. The importance of doing exercise.
C. Things to do before studying.
【答案】17. C 18. B 19. A 20. C
【原文】Many students think about how to best spend their time while studying. But what comes before studying can be important too — especially if you want to improve your memory of what you have learned.
Doing exercise before you study may help you better remember what you learn. A study shows that a group of young people who did 15 minutes of training remembered more words. Some studies suggest the importance of different kinds of exercise. It seems that both long and slow exercise have better influences on memory.
Location is also important for improving your learning. While it is good to have a desk or a special study area, some research suggests that changing where you study could help you remember more of what you’ve learnt. The reason is that our memories sometimes depend on things in our environment. For example, a book might remind you of something interesting while you are reading it.
A third way you can improve your study is by taking a pre-study test. It is one of the best ways to make yourself remember new information.
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
Life in the mountains has appeal for a variety of reasons — you may enjoy the natural beauty or simply like the idea of hitting the hiking trails (路径). These are some options to live near the mountains.
Boulder
Located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Boulder is the ideal spot for people who want to live near the mountains without sacrificing good jobs. Technology, aerospace and higher education are major industries that lend to high salaries. Dozens of trails offer various hiking opportunities for all experience levels.
Asheville
Asheville, located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, is known for its active arts community and breathtaking views of the mountains. Whether they’re drawn to the access to the outdoors or to the handmade, personal touch of galleries and farm-to-table restaurants, plenty of people are choosing Asheville as their new hometown.
Greenville
A spot for beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Greenville has easy access to trails with waterfalls and lake destinations. There are three state parks that offer hiking and camping, among other activities. Greenville residents spend about 21% of the area’s average household income on housing.
Honolulu
There are multiple hiking trails that show off the beauty of the Hawaiian islands, with plenty of lookout points to take in views of the city. To make your stay permanent, however, you should spend, as typical residents, 30% of the average household income on rent or home loans.
Related Data:
Boulder Asheville Greenville Honolulu
Average Home Price $881,147 $358383 $330,545 $581,658
Average Annual Salary $73,360 $47,470 $48,350 $61,860
Population 328,713 465,558 918,166 1,015,167
21. What do these places have in common
A. Easy hiking. B. Fresh food. C. Water activities. D. High salaries.
22. Which place is most attractive to art lovers
A. Boulder. B. Asheville. C. Greenville. D. Honolulu.
23. How much is the average housing cost in Greenville
A. $10,154. B. $14,505. C. $48,350. D. $330,545.
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. A
B
Billionaire Carl Icahn has stepped up his fight with McDonald’s over the welfare of pigs used in its food chain. Mr Icahn, whose no-nonsense reputation for shaking-up companies made him a Wall Street legend, has proposed Leslie Samuelrich and Maisie Ganzler stand for election at the 2022 annual meeting. He owns only 200 McDonald’s shares (股份), which gives him power to stir up for change, though it was reported that he was inspired by his daughter, an animal right activist who has worked for the Humane Society.
McDonald’s says it has led the way in improving animal welfare standards. The battle centers on claims about pregnant pigs being kept in small crates (板条箱), a practice Mr Icahn said was “dirty”. He said McDonald’s had not lived up to a promise to stop the pork from pigs housed in crates for the pregnant, a practice targeted by animal lovers. He had asked all McDonald’s pork suppliers in the US to move to “crate-free pork”, along time-frames he had set.
Activist investors such as Mr Icahn-one of a handful of feared investors said to have been the model for Gordon Gekko in the 1987 movie Wall Street-normally focus on companies they believe need restructuring.
McDonald’s promised to stop ordering pork from suppliers putting pregnant pigs in crates back in 2012. The firm said it had “led the industry” since then and about a third of US pork suppliers have moved to group housing systems. It said it expected to source 85% to 90% of its pork from these suppliers by the year’s end. All of the pork it buys will come from these suppliers by 2024.
McDonald’s said in a statement that it would continue to work with the industry to improve standards, but that some of Mr Icahn’s demands were unreasonable. It also noted that Mr Icahn was the majority owner of Viskase, which makes and supplies packaging for the pork and poultry industry. It added that he had “not publicly called” on Viskase to make similar commitments.
24. What enables Mr Icahn to fight with McDonald’s
A. His determination for shaking-up companies. B. His 200 McDonald’s shares.
C. His animal-lover daughter. D. His proposal for two people.
25. The underlined word “no-nonsense” in paragraph 1 probably means ________.
A. humorous and easy-going B. direct and serious C. careless and lazy D. unlucky and poor
26. What pork does Mr Icahn recommend
A. Pork from pigs raised by convention. B. Pork from pigs kept in small crates.
C. Pork from crate-free pigs. D. Pork from pregnant pigs.
27. What has McDonald said
A. All its pork will meet Mr Icahn’s standard this year.
B. It has become No. 1 in the food industry since 2012.
C. Mr Icahn should make the same demand for Viskase.
D. It is unreasonable for Mr Icahn to be an owner of Viskase
【答案】24. B 25. B 26. C 27. C
C
A computer programme can identify breast cancer from routine scans with greater accuracy than human experts, researchers said in what they hoped could prove a breakthrough in the fight against the global killer.
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women, with more than 2 million new diagnoses (诊断) last year alone.
Regular screening is vital in detecting the earliest signs of the disease in patients who show no obvious symptoms. In Britain, women over 50 are advised to get a mammogram (X线照片) every three years, the results of which are analyzed by two independent experts. But interpreting the scans leaves room for error, and a small percentage of all mammograms either return a false positive-misdiagnosing a healthy’ patient as having cancer-or false negative-missing the disease as it spreads.
Now researchers at Google Health have trained an artificial intelligence model to detect cancer in breast scans from thousands of women in Britain and the United States. The images had already been reviewed by doctors in real life but unlike in a clinical setting, the machine had no patient history to inform its diagnoses. The team found that their AI model could predict breast cancer from the scans with a greater accuracy than human expert doctors.
Further, the AI showed a reduction in the percentage of cases where cancer was incorrectly identified — 5.7 percent in the US and 1.2 percent in Britain, respectively. It also reduced the percentage of missed diagnoses by 9.4 percent among US patients and by 2.7 percent in Britain.
“The earlier you identify a breast cancer the better it is for the patient,” Dominic King, UK lead at Google Health, told AFP. “We think about this technology in a way that supports and enables an expert, or a patient finally, to get the best outcome from whatever diagnostics they’ve had.”
28. What do researchers hope the computer programme could prove to be in the fight against breast cancer
A. A new treatment method B. A breakthrough
C. A replacement for human experts D. A way to reduce scan costs
29. What is the disadvantage of a mammogram
A. It must be programmed on a computer. B. Its results may be misread by doctors.
C. It can’t find the earliest symptoms. D. It can only apply to women over 50.
30. What is known about AI in detecting breast cancer
A. It won’t face the patient to get information. B. It doesn’t need a mammogram to diagnose.
C. It can’t predict more correctly than humans. D. It doesn’t give false positive or false negative.
31. What is Dominic King’s attitude to the AI model
A. Positive. B. Doubtful. C. Unconcerned. D. Conservative.
【答案】28. B 29. B 30. A 31. A
D
The universe has been expanding ever since the Big Bang, about 14 billion years ago. But scientists long thought that gravity would strictly control this expansion. Perhaps the universe would keep swelling, but more slowly. Or someday gravity might cause the universe to collapse (坍塌) back in on itself. That prediction is called the “Big Crunch.”
In 1998, though, those predictions were upended. Astronomers had been watching supernovae-the explosions of distant stars. Measuring the distances to those explosions let scientists calculate how fast the universe was expanding. And the results shocked them. The universe appeared to be flying apart faster than ever before. Even now, scientists can’t explain why. But they have called the phantom force pushing the universe apart “dark energy.”
Dark energy can’t be measured directly. But scientists can evaluate how much there is based on how fast the universe is expanding. Dark energy makes up about 70 percent of all the contents of the universe. (Those contents include both matter and energy.) Another 25 percent the total stuff in the universe is an invisible substance called dark matter. The rest-a measly 5 percent-is normal matter. That’s the stuff that makes up all visible objects in the universe.
The nature of dark energy is one of science’s greatest mysteries. Maybe it is a property of empty space. Maybe it’s some kind of energy fluid or field that fills space. Since we don’t know what dark energy is, it’s hard to predict how it will behave. Far in the future, perhaps dark energy will overcome the forces holding the universe together. The universe would then tear itself apart. Such runaway expansion is called the “Big Rip.” So dark energy is key not just for understanding the universe today. It’s also key to understanding the final fate of the universe.
32. What did scientists think of gravity before 1998
A. It caused the Big Bang. B. It might cause the Big Crunch.
C. It sped up the universe expansion. D. It stopped the universe from swelling.
33. What does the underlined word “upended” in paragraph 3 best mean
A. Doubted. B. Confirmed. C. Mistaken. D. Overturned.
34. What is known about dark energy
A. It is either fluid or field. B. It is an invisible normal matter.
C. It helps hold the universe together. D. It is the major contents of the universe.
35. What is a best title for the passage
A. Gravity-a different function. B. Dark energy and dark matter.
C. Dark energy-a mysterious force. D. Big Bang, Big Crunch and Big Rip.
【答案】32. B 33. D 34. D 35. 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。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Often times, doing things in a more sustainable way means doing them the old-fashioned way-for example, hanging clothes on a line instead of running the dryer. Making small changes to our routines can pay off big in various ways: helping the planet while saving you time, money, or both. ___36___ We hope you’ll be surprised by how big a difference you can make with relatively little effort.
Run the dishwasher. ___37___ Running a full dishwasher uses an average of 60 percent less energy than handwashing. If you don’t have a dishwasher, fill the sink with suds (肥皂泡沫) once instead of running the tap the whole time. That way, you’ll use about a fifth of the water.
___38___ Barbershops in North America produce a lot of waste. Some of that includes haircuts, which have a surprising variety of uses, among them absorbing oil spills and recycling into insulation (绝缘). See if your barbershop belongs to Green Circle Barbershop, which reclaims and repurposes a million pounds of beauty waste every year.
Measure yourself. It may seem smart to order multiple sizes when shopping for clothes online, planning to return those that don’t fit. But the unfortunate reality is that many returned articles-even unopened ones-are discarded, not resold. ___39___
Forget fast fashion. By that, we basically mean cheap, trendy clothing you’ll find at stores that get new inventory every month. Most of the clothing created by these brands ultimately ends up in landfills: ___40___ Thankfully, there’s a growing club of companies that prioritize sustainability, producing fewer but longer-lasting articles, often made with organic or eco-friendly fabrics.
A. Cut your hair less frequently.
B. Do something different with your hair.
C. Go ahead, let the household device do all the work.
D. The average American throws away 82 pounds of it each year.
E. Newer machines also use far less water, saving you money on both bills.
F. With that in mind, we’ve had easy steps that will help you go the most distance.
G. So, take your measurements and rely on size charts and customer reviews instead.
【答案】36. F 37. C 38. B 39. G 40. D
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was 16 and living with my parents in the deep country and had no neighbors, so I would always look forward to going to town to visit friends or go to the ___41___.
One day, my father asked me to drive him to town for an all day conference, and I ___42___ the chance, My father asked me to get the car ___43___ when I dropped him off told me, “I will meet you here at 5:00”.
After ___44___ completing the chores, I went straight to the nearest cinema. I got so engaged in the film that I forgot the ___45___. When I finally ran to the garage, got the ear and hurried to my father, it was almost 6:00. He anxiously asked why I was late. I was so ___46___ that I said, The car wasn’t ready, so I had to wait, not ___47___ he had already called the garage. Catching me lying, he said: “There’s something wrong in the way I brought you up that didn’t give you the ___48___ to tell me the truth. In order to ___49___ where I went wrong, I’m going to walk home 18 miles and think about it.”
____50____, he began to walk home in the dark on mostly unpaved, unlit roads. I couldn’t leave him, so for five-and-a-half hours I ____51____ behind him, watching him go through this ____52____. for a stupid lie that I uttered.
I ____53____ then and there that I would never lie again. I often think about that ____54____ and wonder, if he had punished me the way we punish our children, whether I would have learned a lesson at all. I don’t think so. This single non-violent action was so ____55____ as if it happened yesterday.
41. A. movies B. concerts C. schools D. markets
42. A. charged for B. jumped at C. aimed at D. looked for
43. A. serviced B. repaired C. returned D. stopped
44. A. significantly B. hurriedly C. secretly D. happily
45. A. time B. service C. money D. conference
46. A. evil B. brave C. annoyed D. ashamed
47. A. pretending B. predicting C. realizing D. believing
48. A. confidence B. wisdom C. generosity D. capability
49. A. figure out B. get rid of C. deal with D. pay attention to
50. A. However B. Besides C. Otherwise D. Therefore
51. A. walked B. drove C. rode D. ran
52. A. confusion B. generosity C. suffering D. anxiety
53. A. agreed B. promised C. decided D. hoped
54. A. challenge B. experience C. information D. memory
55. A. energetic B. useful C. beneficial D. powerful
【答案】41. A 42. B 43. A 44. B 45. A 46. D 47. C 48. A 49. A 50. D 51. B 52. C 53. C 54. B 55. D
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。
The Lion Rock mountain stands not only as one of the most famous scenic spots in Hong Kong, ____56____ has become a spiritual symbol representing the persistent efforts of ordinary Hong Kong people ____57____ (live) a better life.
The Lion Rock spirit has also ____58____ (deep) touched those outside Hong Kong, such as Cui Xiaodong, ____59____ ink artist and director of the Yan Huang Art Museum in Beijing. “The mountain stands like a giant, symbolizing the industrious and persistent spirit which, over the past decades, ____60____ (pull) people in Hong Kong together through hard times. It is a recollection of the youth and vigor (活力) of a generation of people in Hong Kong ____61____ struggled to make the city what it is today.” he says.
Cui created Lion Rock in Hong Kong, a colored ink painting. In his painting, Cui depicts (描绘) the cliffs of the Lion Rock, surrounded by blooming trees and ____62____ (overlook) the city’s skyscrapers. Made earlier this year, the painting is now ____63____ show at Greater Bay Area in the Eyes of Artists, a display marking the 25th anniversary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The ____64____ (exhibit) displayed there hail (向……致敬) the ecological diversity of the area and also presents to the audience _____65_____ (success) reformative accomplishments since 1997.
【答案】56. but
57. to live
58. deeply 59. an
60. has pulled
61. who##that
62. overlooking
63. on 64. exhibits
65. successful
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 你校英语社团计划举办一场关于“人工智能改变生活”的讲座，请你以社团的名义写一则邀请函，邀请同学们参加，内容包括：
1.讲座的时间、地点；
2.讲座的主要内容；
3.欢迎提问交流。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为80左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear students,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best regards,
English Club
【答案】范文：
Dear students,
The English Club is delighted to invite you to an enlightening lecture on “How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Our Lives”!
The lecture will cover fascinating topics ranging from the role of AI in everyday technology to how AI is revolutionizing industries like healthcare and education. It will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, June 15th in the School Auditorium and promises to be an engaging and informative session for anyone curious about the future of AI. After the talk, there will be an interactive Q&A session where you can share your thoughts and ask questions. Whether you’re an AI enthusiast or just curious, this is a great opportunity to learn and discuss!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Best regards,
English Club
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。
Every spring, Lina and Jane looked forward to planting vegetables in their backyard. The two sisters, aged ten and twelve, loved digging their hands into the warm soil, carefully placing seeds into the earth, and watching tiny green shoots push through the ground. This year, they had planted too many cucumber seedlings (幼苗). Rows upon rows of little green plants stretched across their garden, far more than their family could ever eat.
“We should give them away,” Lina suggested.
Jane agreed, and soon, the girls were knocking on neighbors’ doors, offering the extra seedlings with bright smiles. Most people were delighted to accept the seeds. But there was one neighbor who didn’t seem interested-Mr. Dawson.
He lived alone in a small house at the end of the street, his front yard overgrown with weeds. The curtains were always drawn, and he rarely came outside. When Lina and Jane approached his door with a tray of seedlings, he barely opened it more than a crack.
“We have extra cucumber plants,” Jane said cheerfully. “Would you like some ”
Mr. Dawson’s tired eyes flicked over the offering. “No, thank you,” he muttered, and closed the door.
The girls exchanged puzzled looks. “Maybe he doesn’t like cucumbers ” Lina whispered.
Jane frowned. “Or maybe he just doesn’t like people.”
Over the next few days, they noticed that while other neighbors’ gardens flourished with the seedlings they had given away, Mr. Dawson’s yard remained empty. The sight of his lonely house bothered them.
One afternoon, while playing outside, they spotted him struggling to carry groceries up his porch steps. Without hesitation, they ran over.
“Let us help!” Lina called.
Mr. Dawson looked startled but didn’t refuse. As they carried his bags inside, they caught a glimpse of his home-dusty, quiet, and filled with old photographs. A framed picture of a smiling woman sat on the wall.
“Who’s that ” Jane asked gently.
Mr. Dawson hesitated. “My wife, Clara,” he said finally. “She loved planting marigolds (万寿菊).”
A silence fell. The girls understood then why he had refused the seedlings-maybe it hurt too much to remember.
The next morning, Lina and Jane returned to Mr. Dawson’s house.
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By summer’s end, Mr. Dawson’s yard had transformed.
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【答案】范文：
The next morning, Lina and Jane returned to Mr. Dawson’s house. This time, they didn’t carry cucumber seedlings but small pots of golden marigolds. Knocking gently, they held their breath until the door creaked open. “We thought you might like these,” Jane said softly, holding out the flowers. ”Clara’s favorites.” Mr. Dawson’s rough hands trembled slightly as he took the pot. “She...she used to say marigolds were like sunshine you could hold,” he murmured. Then, to the girls’ surprise, he stepped aside and gestured toward his neglected garden. “Would you...help me plant them properly ”
By summer’s end, Mr. Dawson’s yard had transformed. The once-neglected space now burst with golden marigolds swaying beside plump cucumbers. Neighbors often saw Mr. Dawson tending his garden, sometimes with Lina and Jane by his side, sharing stories and laughter. At the neighborhood harvest festival, he proudly displayed jars of homemade pickles made from his cucumbers. Watching him chat animatedly with other residents, the sisters realized their small act of kindness had grown into something beautiful-not just flowers and vegetables, but renewed connections and healing memories.
