听力原文
Text 1
W:David,do you want to have an apple pie or fried bread for lunch
M:No,Mom.I need high energy for my PE class in the afternoon.How about some fried meat or a chicken hamburger
Text 2
W:Hello,Mr.Johnson.This is Doctor White's office.You are scheduled to meet the doctor at 3:00 pm.
M:Oh,thank you for reminding me.I'll be there as soon as I finish my lunch.
W:OK.See you then.
Text 3
W:Mr.Robert,Mr.James would like to listen to your opinion on his marketing plan.
M:Im meeting my important customer.Would you please send the documents about the plan to my e-mail box I'll read
them during my lunchtime and talk with Mr.James in the afternoon.
Text 4
M:My wife and I are thinking about taking our parents on a vacation.Do you have any suggestions about where to go
W:Why not try some historical places of interest They can have fun there.
Text 5
M:I'm so excited to hear this speaker.I can't believe the famous film star is visiting our little town!I want him to sign on
the cover of his book for me.
W:I'm not sure who the film star is.I'm just here for a free T-shirt.
Text 6
M:It's Monday today.I have so much schoolwork to do:a book report that I must hand in tomorrow,a math test on
Wednesday,and a paper that I have to finish before Friday.
W:Sam,you're in ninth grade now.It is normal that you have a lot more schoolwork than before.Can I help you with
any of the tasks
M:I need someone to help me work out some math problems and check my paper,but these can be left to be done
tomorrow.I have to work on my book report tonight.Can you check it for me
W:Sure.
M:Thank you.
Text 7
M:Can I help you,Madam
W:I'm looking for a two-bedroom flat in the city.How much does it cost on average in different areas
M:Well,flats in the eastern part of the city are the most expensive,$580 a month.In western and southern areas,
$280 a month.The north,$180 a month.
W:What are the advantages and disadvantages of the flats
M:In the south you've got a beach,but there are many factories alongside the beach.There are lots of parks all around
the eastern part of the city.The northern area is made up of wetlands.It's beautiful but it has poor transportation.
So,few people have any real wish to live in the neighborhoods there.
W:Can you show me some flats in western and southern areas 高三英语
考生注意:
1. 答题前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上, 并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2. 回答选择题时, 选出每小题答案后, 用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时, 将答案写在答题卡, 上。写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后, 将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节, 满分30分）
做题时, 先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后, 你将有2 分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后, 你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是 C。
1. What does David want to have for lunch
A. Fried bread. B. An apple pie. C. A chicken hamburger.
2. Why does the woman call Mr. Johnson
A. To make an appointment.
B. To ask him about his lunch.
C. To remind him to see a doctor.
3. What is Mr. Robert doing
A. Writing his marketing plan.
B. Talking with his customer.
C. Sorting out his documents.
4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Close friends. B. Complete strangers. C. Father and daughter.
5. Why does the woman come to listen to the speech
A. To get a gift for free. B. To see a famous film star. C. To buy a signed book.
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 are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Sam's schoolwork. B. Sam's friend. C. Sam's book report.
7. What will the woman help Sam do tonight
A. Revise his paper. B. Work out math problems. C. Check his report.
听第7段材料, 回答第8至10题。
8. What is the average flat rent in the southern area
A. $580 per month. B. $280 per mouth. C. $180 per month.
9. What is the advantage of the eastern area
A. There are lots of parks. B. There is a beach. C. There are many wetlands.
10. Why are people unwilling to live in the northern area
A. It is too expensive.
B. It is near many factories.
C. It is inconvenient to get around.
听第8 段材料, 回答第 11 至 13 题。
11. What's the matter with the woman
A. She is physically ill. B. She feels stressed. C. She can't speak in public.
12. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Drink lemon tea. B. Eat apple pies. C. Have hamburgers.
13. What is the woman going to do
A. Go on a diet. B. Turn to experts. C. Eat low-stress food.
听第9段材料, 回答第14至16题。
14. What is "Ears to Hear"
A. A TV station. B. A local hospital. C. A volunteer program.
15. Who is reading to Mr. Brown
A. Trevor. B. Jessica. C. Bella.
16. What can we know about Mr. Brown
A. He will go to Hawaii.
B. He has poor eyesight.
C. He receives little education.
听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题。
17. Where was the first Edinburgh International Book Festival held
A. In a tent. B. In Princess Street. C. In a garden.
18. When did the Book Festival become an annual event
A. In 1983. B. In 1997. C. In 2004.
19. How long does the Book Festival last every year
A. Three days. B. Three weeks. C. One month.
20. What does the speaker think of the Book Festival
A. Boring. B. Noisy. C. Pleasant,
第二部分 阅读（共两节, 满分50分）
第一节（共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Family-Friendly Things to Do in Texas
Search for shark bones in the Ladonia Fossil (化石) Park
In the Ladonia Fossil Park, visitors will find a woolly mammoth (猛犸), shark bones, and ancient stones between 145 and 65 million years ago. After a heavy rain, visitors can go through the mud for newly-appearing fossils. Consider bringing a tool to help free anything from the mud. You can take anything you find with you as long as it doesn’t have scientific importance.
Trace (追踪) the tracks of dinosaurs in the Paluxy riverbed
In the Dinosaur Valley State Park, kids can see some of the best-protected dinosaur tracks. Because the tracks are located in the riverbed, water sometimes covers them. Entry to the park is free of charge, but be sure to check the park’s website before visiting to find which trails are open and if the tracks are visible.
Go surfing in South Padre Island
Along Texas’ Gulf Coast, get into the water with the family and have surfing lessons given by professional coaches and former Hawaiian lifeguards, who teach all year round at Isla Blanca Beach. Soft surfboards are also for rent for those with excellent surfing skills to paddle out on their own.
Behold baby bats on their first flights at Bracken Cave Preserve
Mexican free-tailed bats appear in mass every evening from May to September at Bracken Cave Preserve. Bookings must be made ahead of time to visit, and you should plan to spend three hours on-site during the guided tours while waiting for the bats.
1. What can visitors do in the Ladonia Fossil Park
A. Search for fossils after rain. B. Keep whatever they find.
C. Learn more about shark teeth. D. Purchase tools to dig up mammoths.
2. What does South Padre Island offer for beginners
A. Soft surfboards for rent. B. Free swimsuits for surfing.
C. Lessons from experienced surfers. D. Guided tours to Hawaiian beaches.
3. Which tourist attraction needs reservations
A. Isla Blanca Beach. B. Bracken Cave Preserve.
C. The Ladonia Fossil Park. D. The Dinosaur Valley State Park.
B
We thought we had everything we could ask for—a lovely home, three healthy kids, two vehicles—and we cherished it all. We spent money as if it would never run out. But then the market took a downturn, and my husband lost his job at the construction firm. The company filed for failure and shut its doors permanently.
We both began searching for jobs immediately, yet there were none available. As each day went by, our anxiety grew, but we kept working as a team to get our family through the tough time. The more we joined forces, the stronger our bond became.
Watching my husband take the blame for our current dilemma was truly painful. I knew full well he couldn’t control the economy, but he kept putting himself down—each bitter word he said dragged his spirits further down. I kept telling him to quit it, yet he appeared determined to punish himself for being jobless.
At last, one afternoon I pulled him aside and said, “We have healthy children and each other. That’s what matters. That makes you a rich man.”
“But what if we lose the house They’ll hate me—you'll hate me,” he replied.
“If we live in a cardboard box on the empty lot across the street, I will be happy—as long as I have you.” I wasn’t just saying it. I meant business. I could see the sense of relief spread over him as his shoulders and neck loosened, and the tightness drained from his body. He pulled me close, and for the first time in a long while, we were able to talk, make plans, and share dreams together. It marked a pivotal moment for both of us as a couple and our family.
We are still struggling financially, but I count us fortunate because we have something that money can’t buy and no one can take away from us.
4 What caused the family’s problem
A. Overspending on daily needs. B. The husband’s unemployment.
C. High costs of raising children. D. A sudden rise in house prices.
5. How did the husband feel about their situation
A. Guilty. B. Confused. C. Hopeful. D. Annoyed.
6. What does the underlined phrase “meant business” in paragraph 6 mean
A. Told a lie. B. Removed a doubt.
C. Took it seriously. D. Lived with it.
7. Why does the author consider her family well-off
A. They’ve regained financial stability. B. They’ve preserved belongings.
C. They’ve strengthened family bonds. D. They’ve resolved mental conflicts.
C
Glass is an important part of building projects, but it’s also one of the most environmentally troublesome problems. It isn’t naturally biodegradable, often difficult to recycle, and sometimes more harmful to the environment than plastic. Experts spent years experimenting with eco-friendly updates to glass-making, but the basic producing methods have remained largely the same for thousands of years. Instead of trying to improve glass itself, researchers are looking for something else to take the place of it — including chemically changed wood.
Baruah, a woodworking hobbyist, recently wondered if his pastime’s principal material could serve as a practicable glass replacement. Of course, there’s likely a clear problem when you try imagining wood window glass: it’s probably not transparent (透明的). Wood consists of three main parts: cellulose (纤维素), hemicellulose, and lignin. But if you remove the latter two parts from a sheet of wood, what’s left is a paper-like web of cellulose.
The final inspiration for transparent wood came from Baruah’s childhood in northeastern India. Buildings there have stood for centuries thanks to an ancient form of cement (黏固剂) made from mixing sand, sticky rice, and egg whites. Baruah thought that using the same materials on the balsa cellulose could make it hard and strong enough for a small test building project.
The results were a selection of semi-transparent wood slices that stayed strong and flexible. Baruah changed a wooden birdhouse to put in a small window made from the improved wood. After placing the birdhouse under a heat lamp, the team recorded an internal temperature 9-11 degrees Fahrenheit cooler than when the small home had a glass window. This suggests such materials might one day be an energy-saving choice.
Wood window glass isn’t ready for home placement just yet. Baruah admitted that more work needs to be done to improve its transparency. And while the small amount of hemicellulose-and-lignin-removing reagents (试剂) used in the experiment ensured it remained environmentally safe, expandability may be a problem. Still, these improvements show a good possible way to make sustainable, cheap replacements for glass.
8. How are researchers dealing with the environmental dangers of glass
A. By making glass more recyclable. B. By applying new glass-making ways.
C. By strengthening its biodegradability. D. By exploring alternatives made of other materials.
9. What brought Baruah the idea of wood window glass
A. A course on building materials.
B. A suggestion from his team members.
C. His interest in ancient building techniques.
D. His childhood memory of an ancient material.
10. What can we infer about wood window glass
A. It is aimed at lowering building costs.
B. It is more energy-efficient than traditional glass.
C. It will be just as transparent as traditional glass.
D. It will enjoy a wide range of applications in modern buildings.
11. What’s the author’s attitude toward the research on wood window glass
A. Supportive. B. Doubtful. C. Uncaring. D. Unclear.
D
Thwaites is the widest glacier (冰川) in the world. It holds 480,000 km of ice. Right now, it’s losing about 80 km per year. And its ice loss continues to speed up as the world warms. If Thwaites were to break down, it would send out enough ice to cause disastrous sea-level rise worldwide. And even if humans stop producing climate-warming gases in the near future, this still might not prevent a breakdown.
So a few scientists are studying whether glacial engineering could prevent or delay the sea-level rise. Slawek Tulaczyk, a glaciologist, is one of the people pushing for this to happen. “Maybe the conclusion will be that we should not do it, or that we won’t be able to do it,” he says. But he believes that scientists should at least look into the possibility.
Tulaczyk has long thought about engineering ice flows. In the 1990s, he studied a coastal site in West Antarctica, nearly 1,200 kilometers east of Thwaites. Six huge glaciers flowed off that coastline. Most of them slid 300 to 700 meters forward each year. But scientists found that one, the Kamb Ice Stream, flowed only two percent that fast. Kamb had once moved as quickly as the others. Then, some 150 years ago, it almost stopped.
A thin layer of liquid water lies under most glaciers, which lets them slide over rough beds of stone smoothly. That water comes from a slow melting (融化) of ice on the glacier’s bottom. It melts because of the heat of friction (摩擦) and the heat that comes out of the ground from deep in the Earth.
Tulaczyk and some others thought a loss of this water layer might have slowed Kamb. Like a river jumping its banks, that water seemed to have moved elsewhere. By the late 2000s, Tulaczyk was wondering if it might be possible to slow other glaciers by copying what happened at Kamb. He imagined drilling holes through a glacier and taking out the water below. This might eventually freeze the glacier to its bed, stopping the ice from moving for years or centuries.
Tulaczyk and others warn that glacial engineering would never be a silver bullet. Even if it saves Thwaites or other glaciers in Antarctica, it may not protect glaciers in the Arctic, where temperatures are warmer.
12. What is Tulaczyk’s opinion on preventing the sea-level rise
A. It is totally impossible.
B. Glacial engineering is the only way.
C. Humans must act to remove greenhouse gases.
D. Doing something is better than never trying.
13. Why did the Kamb Ice Stream flow more slowly
A. It was located in a colder region. B. It was almost frozen to the seabed.
C. The glacier melted at a slower speed. D. The water layer beneath it disappeared.
14 How did Tulaczyk propose to stop glaciers flowing
A. By filling freezing air through holes. B. By forcing them to jump their banks.
C. By removing the water under glaciers. D. By building barriers to block their movement.
15. What does the text mainly talk about
A. A newfound glacier in Antarctica.
B A potential approach to slowing the sea-level rise.
C. The effects of climate change on Arctic glaciers.
D. The history of glacial research in the 20th century.
第二节（共5小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分）
根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Pursue Your Dreams Today, Not Tomorrow
Have you caught yourself daydreaming about your dreams We often postpone our dreams, trapped in a cycle of delay. But why wait Starting small is completely acceptable. You don’t have to take a huge, life-changing step. ____16____ And start right now.
____17____ If you never try, you’re going to be weighed down by your regrets. You’re always going to wonder how your life would have turned out if you actually took a chance on yourself. Don’t let your future self be disappointed by your present self.
It doesn’t matter how old you are or how many people have warned you that you’re never going to succeed. Even the most successful people have had their hesitations about whether they had what it took to make it in their field. ____18____ Embrace (拥抱) a mindset of determination, knowing that success is within your reach.
At the end of the day, you need to carve out a path for yourself that will lead to the most satisfaction. If you allow your fear to get the best of you, you’re never going to forgive yourself. You need to move past your insecurities and explore your full potential. ____19____ So why aren’t you giving yourself that same push
Sometimes, following your passion means spending a lot of your time each day. It may require making slight adjustments to your schedule, but you don’t have to sacrifice everything to follow your hearts. Try to strike a balance between your current life and your dreams. ____20____
Seize the moment to chase your dreams — even when it means breaking out of your comfort zone, even when the path ahead is unknown.
A. Ask yourself what you want to accomplish.
B. You can take minute steps to a brighter future.
C. You owe it to yourself to go after your dreams.
D. New opportunities may lead to personal growth.
E. It’s what you would encourage your friends to do.
F. If things go well, you can then make further shifts.
G. Hard as it is, it’s vital to dismiss the doubts in your inner thoughts.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节, 满分30分）
第一节（共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15分）
阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
When we heard Mark had a bike accident and would miss the semester due to his spinal (脊柱) injury, the class fell silent. Someone offered to visit him, but his mother ___21___ — Mark wasn’t ready yet.
One night, staring at the math problems Mark would have solved easily, I felt an ___22___. I grabbed a notebook and wrote, “Dear Mark, today Mr. Dawson ___23___ to explain limits using a pizza analogy (类比) and completely ___24___ the class. We all wish you were here to ___25___ ‘Dawson-speak’ for us…”
I hesitated before mailing it. Was I crossing a line Still, a quiet voice inside me persuaded me to ___26___ it.
___27___ , a week later, I heard from Mark — a short note in ___28___ handwriting: “Tell Mr. Dawson that 1/2 a pizza is still better than his teaching. Thanks for the first ___29___ since the accident.”
That reply sparked something. Every Thursday, I sent Mark ____30____ about school — food fights in the lunchroom, the drama on the robotics team…Slowly, the laughter ____31____ truth. Mark told me the pain of ____32____ and his fears. In return, I ____33____ my own struggles with college decisions and family pressures.
By spring, his handwriting and body had become better. In his last letter, he sent a photo: over sixty letters piled neatly on his desk. “You’ve built a ____34____ to help me go back to the world,” he wrote. “You’ve taught me that words can ____35____ where medicine can’t.”
21. A. appeared B. accepted C. regretted D. declined
22. A. ache B. excitement C. urge D. anxiety
23. A. attempted B. claimed C. hesitated D. agreed
24. A. confused. B. controlled C. satisfied D. attracted
25. A. predict B. translate C. repeat D. evaluate
26. A. send B. read C. keep D. check
27. A. Clearly B. Naturally C. Surprisingly D. Frankly
28. A. neat B. professional C. shaky D. unique
29. A. laugh B. promise C. invitation D. visit
30. A. suggestions B. updates C. photos D. requests
31. A. accounted for B. gave way to C. resulted from D. caught up with
32. A. moving B. recovering C. exploring D. quitting
33. A. witnessed B. ignored C. removed D. shared
34. A. shelter B. system C. defence D. bridge
35. A. judge B. understand C. reach D. explain
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, 并将答案填写在答题卡上。
About 1,000 years ago, when Mongolian ancestors moved from forests to wide grasslands, shifting ___36___ (gradual) from hunting to herding, the Urtiin Duu, or “long song”, appeared.
___37___ a key part of nomadic culture, usually, the Urtiin Duu ___38___ (sing) at weddings, childbirth, house-warming and foal-branding ceremonies. People can also hear it at Naadam, Mongolia’s festival of wrestling, archery and horse racing.
The Urtiin Duu celebrates rivers, mountains and ___39___ relationship between humans and nature. Singers use techniques like Nogala — vocal tremolos (颤音) copying wind or horse gallops — ___40___ (create) unforgettable, waving music. Unlike Western music, which has fixed rhythm, the Urtiin Duu follows the natural pace of breathing and horseback riding.
Each long song is special because singers preform by adding some things that reflect the ___41___ (free) of the life of Mongolian people. ___42___ (local) call it “the perfect unity of heaven’s voice and the human soul”.
The Urtiin Duu becomes even more attractive when ___43___ (perform) in a group. A lead singer, backed by three to five other singers ___44___ (provide) a deep, continuous sound, establishes a grand atmosphere.
A good example of the long song is “Vast Grassland”, a simple yet powerful piece made up of just two melodic phrases, ____45____ easy composition shows the wide, free beauty of the Mongolian grassland.
第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，你校国际部计划举办“Cultural Appreciation Week”活动，现征集活动创意。请你给负责人Mr. Ryan写封邮件，内容包括：
1. 推荐活动；
2. 陈述理由。
注意:1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mr. Ryan,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（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。
As humans, our longing for recognition can sometimes lead us to a wrong way, forcing us to make regrettable decisions. This is a lesson I learned all too well because I made a wrong decision for my strong desire to get attention.
My name is Vimukthi and at 15 years old, I did well in my studies yet longed for popularity among my classmates. Despite my academic achievements, I felt unnoticed. Even though my mother always told me to stay true to who I am and take advantage of my talents to lift others, the desire to stand out consumed me, pushing me towards a serious mistake.
Once, I heard someone talk about a faraway relative who worked a little in publishing. So I decided to make up a story, hoping it would make me the center of attention. I boasted (吹嘘) to my classmates that I had an uncle who was a famous writer. I told them he had many old books with leather covers and an old typewriter. I called the typewriter an “antique treasure”. I also made up the story of his new book called Shadowed Legends.
To my surprise, everyone believed it. At lunch, classmates came close to me and asked for more information. I drew fake (假的) signed book covers and put them on my desk. They thought they were real. I even wrote letters and said they were from my uncle. The letters had advice about writing, but I actually got the advice from our literature teacher, Mr. Jayasuriya. For a week, I enjoyed the attention a lot. But lies are like weeds-they grow fast and hide the truth. The more I lied, the harder it was to keep the story going. I felt stressed and guilty every day.
One afternoon, Mr. Jayasuriya asked me to share “my uncle’s” writing tips with the class. I was fearful and spoke awkwardly, my face turning red. For the whole afternoon, I was restless.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Mom sensed my nervousness that evening.
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The next morning, I gathered my courage to tell the truth.
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高三英语答案
第一部分 听力（共两节, 满分30分）
1-10 CCBAA ACBAC 11-20 BACCB BABBC
第二部分 阅读（共两节, 满分50分）
第一节（共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
【1~3题答案】
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B
B
【4~7题答案】
【答案】4. B 5. A 6. C 7. C
C
【8~11题答案】
【答案】8. D 9. D 10. B 11. A
D
【12~15题答案】
【答案】12. D 13. D 14. C 15. B
第二节（共5小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分）
根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
【16~20题答案】
【答案】16. B 17. C 18. G 19. E 20. F
第三部分 语言运用（共两节, 满分30分）
第一节（共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15分）
阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
【21~35题答案】
【答案】21. D 22. C 23. A 24. A 25. B 26. A 27. C 28. C 29. A 30. B 31. B 32. B 33. D 34. D 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. gradually
37. As 38. is sung
39. the 40. to create
41. freedom
42. Locals 43. performed
44. providing
45. whose
第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
【46题答案】
【答案】One possible version:
Dear Mr. Ryan,
I’m writing to suggest organizing a Global Food and Culture Fair for the Cultural Appreciation Week. Participants can set up stands to prepare foods like Chinese dumplings and Italian pasta, while sharing the stories behind each dish.
This fair is an excellent choice for two reasons. Firstly, food acts as a bridge across cultures, allowing participants to experience the rich heritage of different nations. Secondly, we should focus on the interactive elements that will boost engagement and create memorable experiences.
I hope this idea can add a flavorful touch to the event!
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
【47题答案】
【答案】One possible version:
Mom sensed my nervousness that evening. She sat me down and asked gently, “What’s troubling you, my dear ” At first, I hesitated, but her warm smile made me feel safe. I burst into tears and explained everything — the lies about the uncle, the fake letters, and the heavy guilt I’d carried. She listened quietly and hugged me, saying, “Everyone makes mistakes, but the bravest thing is to fix them. True strength comes from honesty.” Hearing that, I realized that I should do something right. Therefore, that night, I made a decision.
The next morning, I gathered my courage to tell the truth. In a shaky voice, I told my classmates I had made up the story about my uncle and the reason why I did it. The room fell silent, and I waited for the outburst of anger. To my surprise, Mr. Jayasuriya didn’t blame me. Instead, he said patiently, “Vimukthi, true popularity isn’t built on stories. It’s rooted in honesty and the courage to let others see who you really are.” From then on, everything changed. I no longer struggled with how to be “popular”. Instead, I started enjoying real friendships. Mom was right — honesty isn’t just about telling the truth; it’s about freeing your heart to let others in. And that’s the most powerful kind of recognition.
