2024-2025学年度第二学期期末质量检测
高二英语参考答案
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
1-5 CBCCA 6-10 BCCAA 11-15 BCACB 16-20 ABABB
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)
21-23 ACD 24-27 ABBC 28-31 ACBD 32-35 BDDC
36-40 CGFDA
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
完型填空 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
41-45 ABACC 46-50 ABDDC 51-55 BADCD
第二节 语法填空题(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
56. used 57. additional 58. features 59. which 60. to drive
61. mirroring 62. has received 63. its 64. the 65. how
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
Dear Emily,
Glad to hear from you! You mentioned that many of your classmates use AI to do their homework. This is a common practice all over the world.
However, I believe this practice does more harm than good. Relying on AI slows down our learning progress, as we may miss the chances to practice thinking, solving problems and mastering knowledge independently. Also, submitting AI-done work is cheating, which breaks academic honesty.
My suggestion is to use AI wisely. We can finish homework on our own first. Then, use AI to check answers, get study tips or clarify difficult concepts. This way, we can benefit from AI’s strengths while still developing our skills.
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
Lila started researching everything about her little ladybug. She borrowed books from the school library, staying up late to read about ladybug habitats, diets, and life cycles. She set up a mini-garden in a corner of her room, mimicking the jar’s environment. Every day, she carefully fed the ladybug fresh leaves and gently cleaned its home. As weeks passed, the ladybug thrived under her care, its spots growing brighter. Lila even started a small journal, noting every change she observed, from how it crawled to when it rested.
On the last day of the school year, the teacher rushed into the classroom, full of excitement. “Lila! You won the garden insect-raising contest!” she exclaimed. The whole class stared in shock as Lila walked to the front, holding the jar. The teacher explained how Lila’s dedication had nurtured the ladybug to be the healthiest among all competitors. Lila, once disappointed, now beamed with pride. Her unassuming duty had turned into a victory, teaching everyone that even the smallest tasks, when done with heart, can bring big surprises.
Text 1（30词）不同的电影喜好
W: Let’s watch some funny videos tonight.
M: I’m in the mood for a scary movie.
W: I’m never in the mood to get scared. How about an action film
Text 2（40词）游览建议
M: How do you suggest traveling around the island
W: Now the island is easy to get to by ship, and when you get there, you’ll find a local bus system there, so you don’t have to rent a car.
Text 3（34词）先吃饭再干活
W: Antony, you’re not in the office. You should put down your report and enjoy the meal. I spent three hours preparing it.
M: Sorry. I’ve been too busy with the new project lately.
Text 4（43词）去咖啡店工作
W: Oh, it’s 9:00 a.m. I need to go to Grinder’s Café now.
M: You mean the one in Cooper Mall
W: Yes. My friend recommended a post in the café to me and I took it up.
M: That’s good.
Text 5（44词）讨论新课本
W: The new books that the teacher got for our science class are much better than those new math books.
M: But I don’t like them. Why do they talk so much about old scientists
W: That’s what I like the most about them.
Text 6（106词）精彩的音乐会
W: Tom, I went to a concert last night.
M: Was it a pop concert just like the ones we often went to before
W: No. ⑥Mark invited me to it. He loves rock music very much. But he booked two tickets for the classical concert by mistake.
M: Oh, I never knew Mark enjoys rock music like me. By the way, I did the same stupid thing last week. It was a really dull evening of classical music for me!
W: Ha ha. Poor you. ⑦I had thought I would nod off soon before the concert began, but it
actually turned into a fantastic night.
Text 7（102词）超市购物结账
W: Sir, may I have your loyalty card, please
M: Sure, here it is.
W: Okay. I’ll scan your items and apply any applicable discount.
M: That’s fantastic. I noticed a sale sign for fish and chips. Is the discount applied
W: Yes. ⑧You can see the reduced price on your receipt. Well, your total comes to $105. How would you like to pay
M: I’ll use my credit card.
W: Okay. ⑨Please type in your PIN number ... All right, your payment has been processed. Here is your receipt. Do you need any assistance in packing the bags
M: No, thanks.
Text 8（167词）剪纸活动
M: Jennifer, are you watching your best-loved American drama
W: No, I’m reading the news. ⑩A woman named Abigail is a creative Chinese paper-cutting artist. She is going to hold a paper-cutting event in our city.
M: Where will it take place specifically
W: At the Second Function Room in the City Library in London. And it’ll begin at 1:30 p.m. and end at 2:30 p.m. on July 21st. She’ll share basic paper-cutting skills and techniques. And then participants will have the opportunity to have a go themselves on practice sheets and get her guidance.
M: So do you want to go
W: Yes. It’s said many reporters will go to interview her. Besides, I’ve always been interested in paper cutting. I want to teach my students after I learn how to do it. Now I finally have an opportunity, so I’ll definitely go. How about you join me
M: Well, Jennifer, you must forget that I’m never a fan of art activities. I prefer sports.
Text 9（156词）出海捕鱼
M: I heard that you and your dad went deep-sea fishing this past fall. Where did you go
W: We wanted to go to Florida first, but we decided to go to North Carolina instead, and it ended up being a good choice. The weather was perfect there!
M: Great! How did you get there
W: We had to drive through three states to get there. Driving through Georgia and South Carolina was horrible, though. The weather there was too wet.
M: That sounds like a long trip. I remember North Carolina is far from your home in Alabama.
W: Yes, but once we got there, it was great. We caught tuna and sea bass. We wanted to catch some salmon, but we didn’t have any luck.
M: Maybe next time.
W: That’s what I’m hoping. We are going back next summer! That’s supposed to be the best season for salmon. I’ll be dreaming about it all winter!
Text 10（155词）参观伦敦碎片大厦
M: Welcome to the Shard, Europe’s second-tallest building. My name is Alex, and I’ve been passionate about this building since my early twenties. I’ve been a guide here for 2 years and love sharing the history and beauty of this incredible building.
You can go up to the 68th, 69th, and 72nd floors for vast views of London. Tickets cost 24.95 for those 18 and over and 18.95 for those under 18. Before you buy tickets, let me give you some details. Construction began in September 2008 and was completed in July 2012. The Shard is 309.6 meters high with 95 floors and cost about 1.5 billion.
For those who want to visit the top, the ticket office is on the right. And I’ve got mine just now. Or if you prefer to stay here, there is a café on the left. Let’s meet back on the ground floor in an hour. Enjoy the views!2024—2025学年度第二学期期末质量检测
高二英语试题
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。满分150分。考试时间120分钟。答案应写在答题卷上，不能答在试题卷上。听力密码：wey359f
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。
1. What kind of movie does the man want to watch
A. A comedy. B. An action movie. C. A horror movie.
2. How does the woman suggest traveling around the island
A. By car. B. By bus. C. By ship.
3. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a restaurant. B. In an office. C. At home.
4. Why is the woman going to Grinder’s Cafe
A. To pick up her friend. B. To have a drink. C. To start a job.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The new science books. B. The old math teacher. C. Their favorite scientists.
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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What kind of concert does the man like
A. A classical concert. B. A rock concert. C. A pop concert.
7. How did the woman find the concert
A. Boring. B. Disappointing. C. Amazing.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How can the man check the discounted price
A. By checking the sign.
B. By scanning the items.
C. By checking the receipt.
9. What does the woman tell the man to do when paying
A. Enter his PIN number. B. Use his ID card. C. Watch his bags.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10. Where are the speakers now
A. In Britain. B. In China. C. In the US.
11. What does Jennifer say about the paper-cutting event
A. It’ll take place in June.
B. It’ll have an interactive part.
C. It’ll focus on unique skill-sharing.
12. What is Jennifer
A. A journalist. B. An artist. C. A teacher.
13. Why does the man refuse Jennifer’s proposal in the end
A. He is not interested in art.
B. He has to do some sports.
C. He has forgotten the activity.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. Which state does the woman think had the best weather
A. South Carolina. B. Georgia. C. North Carolina.
15. How many types of fish did they catch
A. One. B. Two. C. Three.
16. What season could it be now
A. Winter. B. Fall. C. Summer.
17. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Brother and sister. B. Good friends. C. Neighbors.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
18. How much did the speaker pay to visit the Shard
A. 24.95. B. 20.95. C. 18.95.
19. What can we know about the Shard
A. It is the tallest building in Europe.
B. It took nearly 4 years to build.
C. It has a total of 72 floors.
20. Where is the speaker now
A. On the top floor. B. On the ground floor. C. On the 68th floor.
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,从每题所给的四个选项 (A、B、C、D) 中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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Save the Date-September 12-14, 2025-Early Bird Tickets on Sale Now!
Pawpaws (木瓜) to the People
The Ohio Pawpaw Festival is a fun-filled, educational community event celebrating one of America’s largest native tree fruits, the pawpaw. It’s a creamy, tropical-tasting (热带风味的) fruit. It is both nutritious and historically important. This all-weekend event highlights the rich history and future possibilities of the pawpaw through delicious food and drinks and a full line-up of presentations and activities that cover pawpaw growing, cooking, medical use and other topics related to sustainability. Don’t miss the big events: contests for the best/biggest pawpaw, a cook-off, an art competition, and the ever-popular pawpaw-eating contest.
Pawpaws for the Planet!
You all know the pawpaw is a green fruit, and the festival has a reputation for being the same way. In addition to the solar-powered stage and reusable beer glasses, this year’s sellers have agreed to serve food on eco-friendly table service items only. They are 100% bought in to a new zero waste policy. So we hope you’ll buy in, too!
To make all of these efforts possible, we need some devoted volunteers. Volunteers get a free weekend pass, a T-shirt, and access to top recycling systems. Please sign up through the festival’s volunteer application.
To learn more about zero waste efforts in the region, visit ruralaction.org/our-work /zero-waste.
Join us for an unforgettable weekend of flavor, fun, and sustainability—secure your tickets today before they sell out!
21. What do we know about the Ohio Pawpaw Festival
A. It’s both informative and entertaining.
B. It lasts for a whole week this year.
C. It involves a pawpaw-planting competition.
D. It celebrates the largest pawpaw in Africa.
22. How many eco-friendly measures of the festival are mentioned
A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.
23. What is the main purpose of this text
A. To report a news story. B. To offer travel tips.
C. To introduce a fruit. D. To promote an event.
B
Earth is filled with an amazing variety of creatures and an artist has put its diversity on display like never before. Anton Thomas of New Zealand has created a hand-drawn map of the entire planet that features animals in their natural habitats.
His journey began in childhood, drawing imaginary worlds on his bedroom walls in Nelson. Thomas, as a child, longed for a world where nature ruled dominant. His map represents the “ideal planet that I wanted,” Thomas said. “I would see all the houses, and imagine what it was like before any humans showed up.” After years working as a chef and musician, a chance request to decorate an old fridge in Montreal relighted his passion for cartography (制图学), launching an extraordinary career.
Thomas’s first major project, a massive map of North America, consumed five years of his life. Working evenings after teaching jobs, he frequently redrew sections as his skills improved. “These represent real homes, not abstract (抽象的) art,” he stresses, explaining his thorough approach. The completed work earned recognition from National Geographic and The New York Times. Retired cartographer Tom Patterson praises its uniqueness: no digital tools were used, just pencil and paper.
During the 2020 lockdowns, Thomas started his masterpiece: “Wild World.” Three years, approximately 2,602 working hours and 1,642 animal species later, “Wild World” is a hand-drawn map of our planet that both inspires and celebrates wonder. For three years, he carefully drew animals in their natural habitats using colored pencils and a magnifying glass (放大镜). The project, originally planned for six months, became an all-consuming labor of love that he considers his finest work.
Now a full-time artist, Thomas continues to push boundaries in hand-drawn cartography. From elementary schools to Stanford University, he shares his unique vision. “Every map tells two stories,” he says, “the geography we see and the passion that brings it to life.”
24. What inspired Thomas to return to mapmaking
A. An opportunity to decorate a fridge.
B. An offer from National Geographic.
C. A journey in his childhood.
D. His interest in cartography.
25. How did Thomas work on his first project
A. He worked mainly during the day.
B. He kept working on it to improve.
C. He used digital tools to save time.
D. He followed others’ instructions.
26. Which statement best describes Thomas and his map “Wild World”
A. He sees it as a rough draft for bigger ideas.
B. He feels proud and emotionally connected to it.
C. He regrets spending too much time on it.
D. He believes it deserves more public attention.
27.What does Thomas’s experience show
A. Education inspires creativity. B. Art shows truth.
C. Passion fuels achievement. D. Tools limit art.
C
The National Trust (英国国家信托基金会) is setting up a new laboratory to store and study thousands of paint samples taken from its houses, paintings and objects. The charity, which preserves nature and historic buildings for the public, wants to find out what hidden layers of paint can unlock about our past.
The Trust has thousands of samples of paints collected over many years from buildings, objects and paintings that it looks after. Some of the oldest come from Roman houses dating back more than 1, 800 years. Up to now, these samples have been stored all over the country. Having them all in one place at the lab will help conservators (文物修复员) do their research.
The lab will be at the Trust’s Royal Oak Foundation Conservation Studio in Kent, England, and the equipment there will allow researchers to study paints extremely closely to understand the materials that were used. The samples come from a corner of a wall or painting and experts take a tiny slice through all the layers of paint down to the original surface. Research can reveal some strange ingredients that artists used. For example, a sample taken from a picture by the Italian artist Tintoretto, which is nearly 500 years old, showed that he used layers of ground-up (研磨) gold to create a rich surface.
This research can also show what something looked like when it was new. One study, on the National Trusts Base Assembly Rooms, England, found that the rooms had been painted over many times throughout their 250-year history. When experts studied the sample, they could look at the layers of paint over all that time and see that the first color used was either a salmon pick (鲑鱼粉) or greenish blue. This helped the conservators work out how to restore each room to the way it originally looked. Rebecca Helen, senior conservator at the National Trust said that goal is “Being authentic for our visitors”.
28. Why is the National Trust setting up the new laboratory
A. To examine paint layers for historical research.
B. To display historic paintings for the public.
C. To collect paint samples from different places.
D. To equip conservators with modern techniques.
29. What can be inferred from Tintoretto’s paint sample
A. Artists in the past preferred using expensive materials.
B. Gold was a common ingredient in all ancient paintings.
C. Painting materials used in the past can be unexpected.
D. Paint layers mainly reflect the painter’s taste in color.
30. What does the underlined word “authentic” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Appealing. B. Real. C. Artistic. D. Vivid.
31. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. The Chemistry of Historical Paints B. Restoring Historic Paintings
C. A Laboratory’s Role in Art History D. Exploring Our Colourful Past
D
Ariel Procaccia has thought a lot about how to cut a cake over the last 15 years. As the father of three children, he knows how hard it is to divide a birthday cake to everyone’s satisfaction. But it’s also because Procaccia’s work focuses on exploring the mathematical rules for dividing stuff up fairly. One way to do that is to think abstractly about dessert. For decades, researchers have been asking the seemingly simple question of how to cut a cake fairly. The answer reaches far beyond birthday parties.
The simplest approach is called the “divider-chooser” method, where one person cuts the cake into two equal pieces in his view, and the other person picks first. Each receives a piece that they feel is as valuable as the other’s. But when personal preferences are taken into account, even the easiest rule becomes complicated. Suppose Alice and Bob are to divide a cake, and Alice knows Bob prefers chocolate, she may knowingly divide the cake unequally so the smaller piece contains more chocolate. Then Bob will choose according to his preference, and Alice will get the larger piece. Both of them are satisfied with what they get, but the meaning of fairness changes in this situation.
The cake is a symbol for any divisible good. When cake-cutting principles are employed to settle disagreements, they are potentially helping the world find solutions. Procaccia has used fair division algorithms (算法) to model food delivery. Social scientist Haris Aziz is exploring situations ranging from how to divide up daily tasks to how to best schedule doctors’ shifts in hospitals.
Even after decades of investigation, cake cutting isn’t like a simple jigsaw puzzle (拼图) with a well-defined solution. Instead, over time, it has developed into a kind of mathematical sandbox, a constructive playground that brings together abstract proofs and easy applications. The more researchers explore it, the more there is to explore.
32. What can we learn from the first paragraph
A. Procaccia considers cake-cutting as a simple daily task.
B. Procaccia’s research focuses on fair division methods.
C. Procaccia studies cake-cutting to meet his children’s needs.
D. Procaccia’s interest in fairness comes from baking experience.
33. What does the Alice and Bob example show
A. The chooser is not satisfied with the division.
B. The divider benefits more than the chooser.
C. The method always ensures equal-sized share.
D. Personal preferences can affect the fairness in division.
34. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. The symbolic meaning of cake-cutting.
B. The potential limitation of fair division.
C. The main problems of fair division.
D. The practical uses of cake-cutting.
35. What is the main idea of the text
A. Fairness: family issues’ solution.
B. Fair division: math’s real role.
C. Cake-cutting: theory to practice.
D. Preferences: the division ruiner.
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。
If you feel depressed, it’s best to do something about it—depression doesn’t just go away on its own. In addition to getting help from a doctor, here are four things you can do to feel better.
Exercise
Take a 15-30-minute walk every day—or dance, jog, or bike if you prefer. People who are depressed may not feel much like being active. 36 . Ask a friend to exercise with you if you need to be motivated. Once you get in the exercise habit, it won’t take long to notice a difference in your mood.
Identify troubles, but don’t think a lot about them
Try to identify any situation that has contributed to your depression. When you know what makes you feel blue and why, talk about it with a caring friend. 37 . If there’s none to tell, pouring your heart out to a journal works just as well. Once you air out these thoughts and feelings, turn your attention to something positive. Take action to solve problems.
Express yourself
38 . By exercising your imagination (painting, drawing, writing, dancing, etc.) you not only get those creative juices flowing, you also relax some positive emotions. Take time to play with a friend or a pet, or do something fun for yourself. Find something to laugh about—a funny movie, perhaps. 39 .
40
Depression affects a person’s thoughts, making everything seem negative and hopeless. If depression makes you notice only the negative, make an effort to notice the good things in life. Try to notice one thing, then try to think of one more. Consider your strengths, gifts, or blessings. Most of all, don’t forget to be patient with yourself. Depression takes time to heal.
A. Look on the bright side
B. Get rid of negative feelings
C. But make yourself do it anyway
D. Laughter helps lighten your mood
E. They need to reach out to more friends
F. With depression, a person’s creativity and sense of fun may seem blocked
G. Talking is a way to release the feelings and to receive some understanding
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
完型填空（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四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Amina’s lungs burned as she reached the top of the hill, her feet pounding (砰砰地响）against the unfamiliar streets of her new hometown. As she ran, memories 41 her mind.
Six months earlier, Amina 42 her war-torn homeland. When she finally reached this small town in a country whose language she 43 spoke, everything felt 44 —the smells, the sounds, even the way people smiled too quickly. That first week, she had hardly left her tiny apartment. But on the eighth day, driven by a restlessness(坐立不安)she couldn’t 45 , Amina laced up(系紧) her worn running shoes and stepped outside.
Initially, it was an 46 from the terrible memories and pitying stares of strangers. But with each day and each mile, something began to shift. The rhythmic pounding of her feet became a way to 47 the hurt she’d suffered and the challenges that lay ahead. Weeks later, Amina had 48 every street of her new town. Some faces became 49 on her runs: the elderly man waving, the smiling mother pushing a stroller (婴儿车). One day, to her surprise, she found herself waving back 50 she even realized what she was doing.
Now, as Amina pushed up the last hill of her route, she realized how far she’d come. Running had become her unique way to 51 the gap between her past and her present. When she approached her building one day, she noticed Mrs. Thompson from next door holding a sign that read, “Walnut Grove Running Club.”
Mrs. Thompson stepped forward, smiling warmly. “Amina, we’ve seen you running every day. We wondered if you’d like to join our club.”
Amina’s throat tightened with 52 . She nodded, a smile spreading across her face. “Yes,” she said, her accent still thick but her voice 53 . As the group cheered and welcomed her, Amina realized she had been running through more than just 54 borders. With each step, she had been crossing the 55 of fear, loneliness and hurt.
41. A. flashed through B. cleared out C. disappeared from D. turned around
42. A. restored B. abandoned C. recalled D. defended
43. A. barely B. fluently C. roughly D. unwillingly
44. A. painful B. tiring C. strange D. confusing
45. A. bury B. admit C. shake D. demonstrate
46. A. escape B. excuse C. independence D. absence
47. A. hide B. process C. feel D. carry
48. A. identified B. circled C. cleaned D. explored
49. A. memorable B. noticeable C. clear D. familiar
50. A. for B. as C. before D. until
51. A. widen B. bridge C. identify D. create
52. A. excitement B. tension C. fear D. caution
53. A. steady B. soft C. clear D. firm
54. A. mental B. individual C. physical D. personal
55. A. milestone B. continent C. lifelines D. boundaries
第二节 语法填空题（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1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
A recent study has revealed that the famous bronze-winged (青铜翼) lion in St. Mark’s Square, Venice, may have originated in 8th-century China. A team of experts discovered that much of the bronze 56 (use) in the lion came from southeastern China.
Evidence provides 57 (addition) backing for this discovery. Researchers found that the lion shares several design 58 (feature) with “tomb guardian” figures, or zhenmushou (镇墓兽), 59 are representative of the Tang Dynasty. These guardian sculptures, often placed at tomb gates 60 (drive) away evil spirits, had distinct characteristics 61 (mirror) those of the St. Mark’s lion.
Over the centuries, the lion 62 (receive) several restorations. In the 1790s, the statue was transported to Paris, and it was damaged during its return to Venice in 1815. The Venetian sculptor Bartolomeo Ferrari restored the statue, making additions while maintaining most of 63 (it) original structure.
The lion’s Chinese origins highlight the deep cultural and economic exchanges between East and West. This discovery not only rewrites 64 history of the iconic statue but also provides solid evidence of 65 ancient trade routes promoted cross-cultural creativity.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你的美国笔友Emily发来邮件，提及许多同学使用AI完成作业，并询问你对此现象的看法。请你写一封回信，内容包括：
你的观点及理由；
你的建议。
注意：
1.词数80左右;
2.开头已经给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Emily,
Glad to hear from you! You mentioned that many of your classmates use AI to do their homework.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
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The day when jobs were assigned was among the most exciting for every kid in the class. It happened during the first week of the term. On that day, each boy and girl got a task they’d be in charge of for the rest of the school year.
As usual, some jobs were more appealing than others, and the children were desperate to land one of the top ones. When distributing the jobs, the teacher considered which pupils had been the most responsible in the past year, and those kids were the most excited for this day. Among them, Lila stood out. She was a gentle and quiet girl. In the previous year, she’d followed the teacher’s directions in a perfect way. All the children knew Lila was the top candidate for the best job: taking care of the class hamster (仓鼠).
But this year, there was a huge surprise. Each child got a regular job, like getting the books ready for lessons, announcing the time, cleaning the whiteboard, or looking after one of the classroom pets. However, Lila’s job was totally different. She was given a small jar with some soil and a single ladybug (瓢虫). Even though the teacher insisted this ladybug was quite special, Lila couldn’t help feeling let down. Most of her classmates felt sorry for her, saying it was so unfair that she got that job.
Still, Lila, who loved her teacher, decided to show her value by doing the job perfectly. “I’ll make this tiny task something amazing,” Lila told herself. What she didn’t realize was that the teacher had secretly signed her up for a garden insect-raising contest.
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Lila started researching everything about her little ladybug.
On the last day of the school year, the teacher rushed into the classroom, full of excitement.
