单元综合检测(一)
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第一节
[参考范文]
My Favorite Singer
I know many singers，such as Li Guyi and Michael Jackson． But I like Michael Jackson best．
I recognized Michael Jackson on occasion． There was a poem recitation competition in my class． I had to look for a song about peace． Finally I found Heal the World，which was Michael Jackson's famous work． I liked it at once at the first sound of it and I thought it was the best song that I had ever heard．
Since then I began to know more about Michael Jackson and began to love him． He was named“King of Pop”．I love him，because he was not only a singer but also a peace loving person．
第二节
[参考范文]
I am walking along the streets． I find that there is only a“homeless” person today． The rainy day makes his situation more difficult． He just has a worn out tent which is leaking everywhere． I decide to do something for him． So I buy a new tent，a raincoat，and an umbrella to keep out the rain． He is very grateful and says，“Thanks，sir． I just lose contact with my family at present． I don't have much cash on me and my cell phone has run out．”
I decide to help the person in need． So I ask him for his family's phone number and call them． I also give him some money and a portable charger． He thinks I am the kindest person in the world for him． The sun comes out after the rain as usual． Then I walk，chat，and share my feelings about rain and my experiences on rainy days with him． When he is on his way home，he says he will help people in need as I do． I hope the kindness will be passed on．
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇应用文。作者通过这篇文章向我们介绍了斯里兰卡最适宜观光的时间、好吃的食物以及优美的风景等。
1．A [细节理解题。根据第四段最后两句可知，Kandy是一个风景如画的城镇，是康提国王最后的据点。今天，它是一个文物中心，古老的风俗、艺术和手工艺仍然存在。由此可知Kandy是斯里兰卡的文物中心。故选A。]
2．C [细节理解题。根据第三段后半段可知，如果你想知道一些关于“排灯节”的事情你最好在十一月的时候去。故选C。]
3．C [细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“Sri Lanka is celebrated for its excellent food．”可知，斯里兰卡以其优良的食物而闻名。故选C。]
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。一项研究调查表明：由于人为的光污染，越来越多的鸟类如知更鸟在晚上也会唱歌，这会消耗它们很多能量，极大地影响了鸟的健康。
4．B [细节理解题。根据第二段可知，是现代生活中的灯光使知更鸟频繁唱歌。故选B。]
5．B [细节理解题。根据第三段内容和第四段最后两句可知，鸟儿唱歌频繁，鸟儿的健康可能受到影响。故选B。]
6．A [词义猜测题。根据上文的“And it is not just robins... Blackbirds and seagulls are also... ”可知，乌鸦和海鸥情况也一样，也就是说这两种鸟晚上也唱歌，指晚上很兴奋。故选A。]
7．A [推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句可知，它们的天敌都去了安静的地方，指在这些工业区，天敌更少，也就是危险更少。故选A。]
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了新的研究表明，观察动物园动物的行为和肢体语言可能是了解和改善它们福利的关键。
8．B [细节理解题。根据第一段第一句“新的研究表明，观察动物园动物的行为和肢体语言可能是了解和改善它们福利的关键。”可知，改善动物园动物的福利的方法是仔细观察动物的行为和肢体语言。故选B。]
9．A [推理判断题。根据第六段第一、二句可知，作者提到狮子是为了表明生活在动物园里的不同动物表现情绪的肢体语言不同。故选A。]
10．C [细节理解题。根据倒数第二段最后一句“当它们不确定时，它们似乎活动更少、更小心，把羽毛靠近身体。”可知，天鹅在害怕的情况下会很少活动。故选C。]
11．B [推理判断题。根据最后一段“这项研究为定性行为评估和动物园可以使用的方法提供了研究机会。罗斯博士说：‘在过去的10年或20年里，动物园的动物福利得到了极大的改善，这种方法为动物园提供了另一种认识和改善动物福利的方法。’”可知，定性行为评估有助于改善动物园动物福利，为动物园提供了另一种认识和改善动物福利的方法，即定性行为评估是有意义的。故选B。]
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章分析了为什么我们会经历短暂性遗忘的现象。
12．B [推理判断题。第一段列举了短暂性健忘的现象，再结合第二段中的“It's known as the ‘Doorway Effect’，and... as more than just an annoyance．”可知，第一段的目的是引出“为什么我们会经历短暂性遗忘”这一主题。故选B。]
13．A [细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Although these errors can be embarrassing，they are also common． It's known as the ‘Doorway Effect’...Understanding this might help us accept those temporary moments of forgetfulness as more than just an annoyance．”可知，作者认为短暂性遗忘是可以被理解和接受的。故选A。]
14．D [推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“That can be the physical environment in which we form them，which is why revisiting our childhood home can bring back a flood of previously forgotten memories”可知，当参观小学校园时，回想起以往的事情属于物理环境中形成的记忆。故选D。]
15．B [推理判断题。通读全文，特别是根据第一段内容可知，文章以举例的方式介绍了为什么我们在生活中可能出现短暂性遗忘这一现象。故选B。]
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。作者就出国学习提出了几点建议。
16．G [根据空后“Many companies today... in another country． ”可知，这里是说留学给就业带来的好处，故选G。]
17．D [根据空前“ask yourself these questions”和空后的几个问题可知，D项符合语境。]
18．A [根据空后“Get your passport and visa early！”和“learn as much of the language as you can”等信息可知，本段主要是讲出国前的准备工作，故选A。]
19．C [根据空前“After the first few weeks it's usual to feel a little homesick．”可知，C项内容符合此处语境。]
20．F [该空前介绍如何去适应新的生活。F项的“an open mind”与上文的“be open”呼应，故选F。]
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者通过讲述自己所遭遇的经历告诉读者，每个人都应该因为与众不同而受到尊重，我们每个人都有自己的不同之处。
21．D [根据上文“What if everyone in the world was exactly alike？”可知，世界上如果每个人都一样，那么这个世界一定很无聊。故选D项。]
22．C [根据上文可知，世界上如果每个人都一样，那么这个世界一定很无聊。所以作者相信接受别人的本来面目很重要。故选C项。]
23．B [根据上文中“I believe it's important to ________ people for who they are．”可知，差异很重要，应该受到尊重。故选B项。]
24．D [根据转折连词but可知，前后句存在转折关系，前句是讲爱因斯坦和爱迪生都做了伟大的贡献，后句应表述为“被认为是奇怪的”。故选D项。]
25．A [根据下文“because I've been in that situation before”可知“我”曾经也经历过这样的情况，表明“我”能和这些人产生共鸣。故选A项。]
26．B [根据下文“I grew crazy about certain subjects． __________，these subjects didn't interest other kids and my teachers．”可知，“我”对某些科目很着迷，而这些科目其他孩子和“我”的老师并不感兴趣，这使“我”意识到自己跟别人不同。故选B项。]
27．D [根据“these subjects didn't interest other kids and my teachers”可知，可惜的是，这些科目没有引起其他孩子和“我”老师的兴趣。故选D项。]
28．C [根据语境可知，下文“my kindergarten teacher said she would scream at me if I ________ snakes or mice one more time”是对上文“我”对某些科目感兴趣的具体解释，应使用表示强调的介词短语。故选C项。]
29．A [根据下文“snakes or mice one more time”可知，这些是“我”感兴趣的学科，却不被大家接受和喜欢，因此老师不希望听到“我”提及关于这个学科的内容。故选A项。]
30．B [根据上文“I would get in trouble for not ”以及下文“attention”可知，“我”会因为无法聚精会神而惹上麻烦。故选B项。]
31．D [根据上文“these subjects didn't interest other kids and my teachers”可知，“我”喜欢的学科却不被大家感兴趣和喜欢，表明“我”和其他青少年的爱好是不同的。故选D项。]
32．A [根据上文“other kids began to laugh at me”可知，其他孩子会笑话“我”，因为“我”和他们的爱好不同，但是“我”认为他们并没有权利对“我”如此刻薄。故选A项。]
33．C [根据下文“facts about volcanoes，whales，and many other scientific things”可知，人们还因为“我”了解火山、鲸鱼和许多其他科学事物的事实而取笑“我”。故选C项。]
34．A [根据上文的“People also make fun of me for ________ facts about volcanoes，whales，and many other scientific things．”可知，作者因聪明而被误解。故选A项。]
35．D [根据上文的“I wish I were like everyone else ”可知，本句为虚拟语气，有时“我”希望“我”能像其他人一样，但不可能是真的。故选D项。]
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章通过思考一次辩论的失利，回顾了参加辩论赛的历程，领悟到辩友给自己带来的帮助。
36．failure [考查词性转换。my修饰名词。故填failure。]
37．if [考查连词。根据句意，此处连接条件状语从句。故填if。]
38．discussing [考查非谓语动词。分析整个句子可知，该句不缺谓语，discuss的逻辑主语为“我们”，故用动词 ing形式，表主动。故填discussing。]
39．fiercely [考查词性转换。修饰动词arguing。故填fiercely。]
40．mine [考查代词。此处是介词to的宾语，在意义上表示“my passions and interest”。 故填mine。]
41．to [考查固定搭配。空处和前面的from构成固定搭配“从……到……”。故填to。]
42．to practice [考查非谓语动词。不定式作后置定语修饰a way，表示“做某事的方式”。故填to practice。]
43．but [考查固定搭配。空处和前面的not only构成not only... but also... 搭配，此处省略了also。故填but。]
44．incomplete [考查形容词。根据“without them”，此处应表示“没有他们，我的高中生活可能是不完整的”。故填incomplete。]
45．was defeated [考查动词时态和语态。此处是谓语动词，表示被动；再根据“in my last debate”可知使用过去时。故填was defeated。]
1 / 6单元综合检测(一) (UNITS 1～2)
(总分：120分)
第一部分 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
Sri Lanka is known as the“Pearl of the Indian Ocean”，and it is easy to see why． This little country never fails to please visitors．
Arrive
The national airline is Sri Lankan Airlines，which flies from Colombo to London and a couple of other European cities． The country's main airport is Colombo Bandaranaike，located 29km north of the capital city．
Why now
The best time to visit Sri Lanka's southern beaches is from November to April． So by going early in the season，you'll get the best weather． Also in November，Deepavali，known as“Diwali” or the“Festival of Lights”，is Sri Lanka's main festival，celebrated throughout the country．
See
There is plenty to see in Sri Lanka． The ancient capital cities of Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura are worth seeing，and so are many outstanding ruins． Other must sees are the rock fortress (要塞) of Sigiriya，towering over the jungle as far as the eye can see，and Dambulla Cave Temple，the country's largest and best preserved． Both are UNESCO World Heritage (遗产)Sites． Kandy is a picture like town，which was the last stronghold of the Kandyan Kings． Today it is a cultural relic centre where age old customs，arts，and crafts remain．
Do
Sri Lanka owns about 1，600km of beautiful palm shaded beaches as well as warm，pure seas and colorful coral reefs(珊瑚礁)． You can explore the underwater world，and surfing and diving are available too． Away from the shore，wildlife is a big draw for Sri Lanka，and Yala National Park is one of the best places in the world to see wild animals including leopards(豹)and elephants．
Taste
Sri Lanka is celebrated for its excellent food，with a particular emphasis on fresh fruit and vegetables on menus everywhere． Fish and seafood are a big part of the local diet．
Did you know
Sri Lanka is known for its tea，but it is also the world's largest producer and exporter of cinnamon (肉桂)．
1．Which of the following is a cultural relic centre of Sri Lanka
A．Kandy． B．Anuradhapura．
C．Polonnaruwa． D．Colombo．
2．If you want to know something about“Diwali”，you'd better go there in ______．
A．September B．October
C．November D．May
3．What can we learn about Sri Lanka from the passage
A．It is in the Pacific Ocean．
B．It has only flights to London．
C．It is famous for its excellent food．
D．It is the world's largest producer of tea．
B
“Their cheery song brightens many a winter's day． But robins are in danger of wearing themselves out by singing too much． Robins are singing all night—as well as during the day，” British based researchers say．
David Dominoni，of Glasgow University，said that light from street lamps，takeaway signs and homes is affecting the birds' biological clocks，leading to them being wide awake when they should be asleep．
Dr．Dominoni，who is putting cameras inside nesting boxes to track sleeping patterns，said lack of sleep could put the birds' health at risk． His study shows that when robins are exposed to light at night in the lab，it leads to some genes being active at the wrong time of day． And the more birds are exposed to light，the more active they are at night．
He told people at a conference，“There have been a couple of studies suggesting they are increasing their song output at night and during the day they are still singing． Singing is a costly behaviour and it takes energy． So by increasing their song output，there might be some costs of energy．”
And it is not just robins that are being kept awake by artificial light． Blackbirds and seagulls are also being more nocturnal． Dr．Dominoni said，“In Glasgow where I live，gulls are a serious problem． I have people coming to me saying ‘You are the bird expert． Can you help us kill these gulls？’ During the breeding(繁殖) season，between April and June，they are very active at night and very noisy and people can't sleep．”
Although Dr．Dominoni has only studied light pollution，other research concludes that robins living in noisy cities have started to sing at night to make themselves heard over loud noise．
However，some birds thrive(兴旺) in noisy environments． A study from California Polytechnic State University found more hummingbirds in areas with heavy industrial machinery． It is thought that they are capitalising on their predators(天敌) fleeing to quieter areas．
4．According to Dr．Dominoni's study，what causes robins to sing so much
A．The breeding season．
B．The light in modern life．
C．The dangerous environment．
D．The noise from heavy machinery．
5．What is the researchers' concern over the increase of birds' song output
A．The environment might be polluted．
B．The birds' health might be damaged．
C．The industry cost might be increased．
D．The people's hearing might be affected．
6．What does the underlined word“nocturnal” in paragraph 5 mean
A．Active at night．
B．Inactive at night．
C．Active during the day．
D．Inactive during the day．
7．Why do some birds thrive in noisy environments
A．Because there are fewer dangers．
B．Because there is more food to eat．
C．Because there is less light pollution．
D．Because there are more places to take shelter．
C
Watching the behaviour and body language of zoo animals could be the key to understanding and improving their welfare，new research suggests．Traditionally，zoos have focused on more straightforward measures such as whether animals are eating and sleeping．
The new review，by the University of Exeter and the University of Winchester，says zoos have made great improvements in recent years，but closer observation of animal behaviour—a method called Qualitative Behavioural Assessment，developed in farming—could show even more about their state of mind．
An animal's positioning of its body，facial movements and activity levels are among the things that might tell whether it is excited，calm，interested，nervous，relaxed，etc．
“Zookeepers are knowledgeable about their animals，and they will often recognise an animal's state of mind by its behaviour and body language，” said Dr．Paul Rose，of the University of Exeter．
“What we are suggesting is a more scientific method of this，carried out over time．”
“Certain behaviours will show certain moods in an animal，and we should build our knowledge of this for different animals that live in zoos．For example，lions have a lot of facial expressions，and research on these expressions could help zoos understand the animals' state of mind．This information could then be used to improve welfare by changing diets，feeding times or any number of other aspects of the way animals are kept．”
Dr．Rose carries out much of his research at WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre，and is now examining how the swans (天鹅) there might show their state of mind through their behavioural expression．
“We're looking at how much time they spend exploring their habitat，which could show what they're feeling，” he said．“When they're unsure，they appear to move less and be more careful，and draw their feathers (羽毛) close to their bodies．”
The study provides research opportunities for Qualitative Behavioural Assessment and practices that could be used by zoos．“Animal welfare in zoos has improved greatly in the last 10 or 20 years，and this method gives zoos another way to recognise and improve the welfare of animals，” Dr．Rose said．
8．How to improve zoo animals' welfare
A．More focus on animals' eating and sleeping．
B．Closer observation of zoo animals' behaviour．
C．More attention to zoo animals' state of mind．
D．Adoption of more straightforward measures．
9．Why does the author mention lions
A．To show body language differs in different animals．
B．To show the uncertainty of animal body language．
C．To show lions change their expressions easily．
D．To show lions are treated badly in zoos．
10．What has Dr．Rose found about the swans
A．They have more facial expressions than lions．
B．They appear confident most of the time．
C．They move little in fearful situations．
D．They spend little time in their habitat．
11．What can we know from the last paragraph
A．Animal welfare in zoos is decreasing．
B．Qualitative Behavioural Assessment is meaningful．
C．Farm animals enjoy greater welfare than zoo animals．
D．Zoos do a good job in recognising animal body language．
D
Why Does Walking Through Doorways Make Us Forget
We've all done it． Run upstairs to get your keys，but forget that it is them you're looking for once you get to the bedroom． Open the fridge door and reach for the middle shelf only to realize that we can't remember why we opened the fridge in the first place．
We can understand those temporary moments of forgetfulness may be more than just an annoyance． Although these errors can be embarrassing，they are also common． It's known as the“Doorway Effect”，and it shows some important features of how our minds are organized． Understanding this might help us accept those temporary moments of forgetfulness as more than just an annoyance．
The Doorway Effect occurs when our attention moves between levels，and it reflects the trust in our memories—even memories for what we were about to do—on the environment we're in．
Imagine that we're going upstairs to get our keys and forget that it is the keys we came for as soon as we enter the bedroom． Psychologically，what has happened is that the plan (“Keys！”) has been forgotten even in the middle of carrying out a necessary part of the strategy (“Go to bedroom！”)． Probably the plan itself is part of a larger plan (“Get ready to leave the house！”)，which is part of plans on a wider and wider field (“Go to work！”“Keep my job！”“Be a productive and responsible citizen”，or whatever)． Each field requires attention at some point． Somewhere in controlling the complex levels，the need for keys suddenly comes into mind．
Our memories，even for our goals，are planted in webs of connections． That can be the physical environment in which we form them，which is why revisiting our childhood home can bring back a flood of previously forgotten memories，or it can be the mental environment—the set of things we were just thinking about when that thing suddenly comes into mind．
The Doorway Effect occurs because we change both the physical and mental environments，moving to a different room and thinking about different things． That hurriedly thought up goal，which was probably only one plate among the many we're trying to spin(旋转)，gets forgotten when the context changes．
12．What's the main purpose of the first paragraph
A．To present daily facts．
B．To introduce the topic．
C．To remind us of our weak memory．
D．To call attention to the danger of forgetfulness．
13．What does the writer think about those temporary moments of forgetfulness
A．They can be understood and accepted．
B．They are important features of our minds．
C．They show that our minds are out of order．
D．They are embarrassing and should be avoided．
14．Which of the following memories was formed in the physical environment
A．A toy helps you remember a childhood friend．
B．When you sing a song，you think of a former classmate．
C．You are playing basketball when you remember your homework．
D．While visiting your primary school，you recall a forgotten memory．
15．How is the passage mainly developed
A．By providing data．
B．By giving examples．
C．By making comparisons．
D．By listing study findings．
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。
Study Abroad
Every year，thousands of students choose to study abroad for the summer，six months，a year or longer． Here are some things you need to know before you make such a decision．
Why do it
Living in another country will help you learn about the culture of another land． You will see the world in a new way． 16 Many companies today want employees who speak a second language or who have experienced living or working in another country．
Making the right choice．
To choose the right country or school，ask yourself these questions: 17 Do I want to live with a host family(寄宿家庭)，with roommates，or alone？How much do I want to pay
18
Get your passport and visa(签证)early！Before you go，learn as much of the language as you can，and read about the customs of your host country． Also，talk with people who have experienced studying abroad． Call the school to make sure someone can meet you when you get there．
Once you are there．
After the first few weeks it's usual to feel a little homesick． 19 Just be open to meeting new people and having new experiences． Remember that it takes time to get used to a new place with new customs． Talk to your new friends and write about your feelings． 20
A．Getting ready to go．
B．Improving your language skills．
C．You'll miss your family and friends．
D．How long do I want to study abroad
E．Make a phone call to the“study abroad” office．
F．Always keep an open mind and you will succeed．
G．Studying abroad is also excellent training for the working world．
第二部分 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、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
What if everyone in the world was exactly alike The world would be extremely 21 ．I believe it's important to 22 people for who they are． 23 are important and they should be respected． Many people throughout history，like Albert Einstein and Thomas Edison，did great things，but were 24 strange，because they had strong feelings about something． I can 25 to these people，because I've been in that situation before．
It all started in elementary school when I 26 that I wasn't like everyone else． I grew crazy about certain subjects． 27 ,_these subjects didn't interest other kids and my teachers． 28 ，my kindergarten teacher said she would scream at me if I 29 snakes or mice one more time，while she was teaching the days of the week． I would get in trouble for not 30 attention，and other kids began to laugh at me．
I might be different，because I have different 31 than other teenagers，but that doesn't give them the right to be so 32 to me． Some kids make fun of me for liking what I like the most． People also make fun of me for 33 facts about volcanoes，whales，and many other scientific things． My mom says that she has been able to be well informed by just listening to me，but I've even been 34 for being smart． Sometimes I wish I were like everyone else，but not 35 ，because I believe people，should be respected for being different，and we're all different in our own ways．
21．A．complex B．harmonious
C．fantastic D．boring
22．A．trust B．praise
C．accept D．compare
23．A．Abilities B．Differences
C．Efforts D．Beliefs
24．A．proved B．declared
C．found D．considered
25．A．relate B．return
C．apologize D．respond
26．A．imagined B．realized
C．hoped D．remembered
27．A．Thankfully B．Impossibly
C．Apparently D．Unfortunately
28．A．By accident B．In return
C．In fact D．At most
29．A．mentioned B．attacked
C．counted D．threw
30．A．attracting B．focusing
C．escaping D．controlling
31．A．aims B．futures
C．emotions D．interests
32．A．mean B．sensitive
C．attentive D．blind
33．A．creating B．forgetting
C．knowing D．ignoring
34．A．misunderstood B．evaluated
C．tested D．tolerated
35．A．clearly B．eagerly
C．seriously D．really
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。
I lost my last debate in the recent National High School Academic Debate & Speech Tournament held in Shanghai． But instead of focusing on my 36．________ (fail)，I stopped to reflect on my experiences in the past few years as a debater．
In general，preparing for new debate topics usually includes brainstorming arguments，researching a resolution，and doing debate practice． So 37．________ you spot a debating group，you might see us sitting together after school，or even all day at weekends，38．________ (discuss) arguments and researching evidence． You might also notice us arguing 39．________ (fierce) anywhere we can．
Not only are they supportive，but my debate friends also have similar passions and interest to 40．________ (I)． As we discuss debate topics，my fellow debaters and I can talk about anything，from the best way of rehabilitating(改造) criminals 41．________ the negative points of free immigration policies． However，our discussions are more than just a way 42．________ (practice) our debating skills． In my mind，they're helping us to become calm and consider winning and solving real problems as well．
To me，the debating community is a great place where people help each other not only because they're interested in a higher cause，43．________ because they care about how people from different backgrounds can lead better lives． I'm grateful to each of my debate friends and every single minute we get to spend together． Indeed，my high school life would be 44．________ (complete) without them． So even though I 45． ________ (defeat) in my last debate，I'm still thankful for being part of my wonderful debate family．
第三部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
你校正在组织英语作文比赛。请以“我最喜爱的歌手”为题写一篇短文参赛，内容包括：
1．人物简介；
2．喜爱的原因。
注意：1．词数80左右；
2．要点明确，条理清楚，语言得体。
My Favorite Singer
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第二节(满分25分)
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。
After watering the trees and grass in our yard yesterday，I'm pleased to see that it is raining this morning． The trees and grass are dry and they are dying for the water． We really need some showers to give the yard a drink and bring freshness to the air and coolness，making the morning pleasant． There is nothing quite like a rainy day in spring and the simple joys it brings．
In fact，as a boy，I hated rainy days． They meant that I was stuck in the house and couldn't go out to play． It was only as the years passed that I realized there could be no water without rain and there could be no life without water． The truth is that rain is a gift from nature． Now I look at each gentle rainfall with a smile and know that nature is giving the world and us the water we need to live．
Of course，we all prefer the sunshine after the rain． The sun gives us light． It energizes us． The white clouds and blue skies just naturally make us feel good． When my thoughts are racing，my mum comes over．“Henry，your morning coffee． It's raining today． Why don't you sleep more？” I smile and say，“Mum，it is a nice day． After the rain，the plants in our yard will come alive again． But I have an important thing to do today．” She seems to understand and says，“Go ahead，baby． Have a good day！”
Maybe rainy days give us a chance to rest today，and even rest on the fields for the next day． I know there would be no morning coffee or afternoon tea without rain． I think when I go out to help others in the rain today，I will send thanks to nature． When the rain falls on my head，it brings me great fun，but it also causes trouble for some homeless people on the streets． On the other hand，the rain seems to make me a little sad． I decide to walk out and see if there is anyone in need．
注意：1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
I am walking along the streets．________________________________________
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