2025北京牛栏山一中高三（上）期中英语（PDF版，含解析）

2025北京牛栏山一中高三（上）期中
英 语
2025.11
本试卷共 12 页，共 100 分。考试时长 90 分钟。 考生务必在答题卡指定区域作答，在试卷上作答无
效。
第一部分 知识运用(共两节，30 分)
第一节 (共 10 小题; 每小题 1.5 分, 共 15 分)
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上
将该项涂黑。
By the age of seven we moved to an area where I met a girl called Safina, who was a bit younger than me, and
we started to play together. She was a pampered girl who had lots of dolls and a shoebox full of toy jewelry. But she
kept 1 the pink plastic pretend mobile phone my father had bought me, which was one of the few toys I had. One
day it disappeared.
A few days later I saw Safina playing with a phone exactly the same as mine. When asked, she told me she
bought it in the bazaar. I 2 now she could have told the truth but back then I thought, "She is doing this to me and
I will get back at her". I used to go to her house to study, so whenever I was there, I would 3 her belongings, mostly
earrings and necklaces.
One afternoon I came home from school and rushed into the kitchen as usual for a snack. My mother was sitting
on the floor pounding spices. Her eyes would not meet mine. What had I done Feeling 4 , I went to my room. On
opening my cupboard, I noticed all the items I had taken were gone. I had been 5 .
My cousin entered my room to inform me that my mother knew I had been stealing. I felt a terrible 6 feeling
in my stomach. I walked back to my mother with my head bowed. "What you did was wrong," she said. "You are
bringing 7 on us."
"Safina started it," I protested. "She took the pink phone that dad bought me. "
My mother was 8 "Safina is younger than you and you should have set an example," she said. I started crying,
repeatedly apologized and begged her not to tell dad. It’s horrible to feel unworthy in the eyes of your parents.
My mother and father share everything so he soon knew what happened. My father comforted me by 9 the
mistakes great heroes made in their youth, and cited Mahatma Gandhi’s words to ease my embarrassment, "Freedom
is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make 10 ." I promised myself that I’d never do such a thing
again.
1.A. giving away B. scrolling through C. checking out D. eyeing up
2.A. doubt B. object C. realize D. claim
3.A. hunt B. pocket C. pack D. hide
4.A. annoyed B. disappointed C. uneasy D. frightened
5.A. caught B. spotted C. arrested D. suspected
6.A. aching B. familiar C. guilty D. sinking
7.A. shame B. rumor C. trouble D. pain
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8.A. unchanged B. uninterested C. unguarded D. unmoved
9.A. correcting B. memorizing C. recounting D. observing
10.A. apologies B. mistakes C. breakthroughs D. adaptations
第二节(共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 15 分)
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写 1 个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的
空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。
A
Innovation is key to business survival, and for years a lot of resources 11 (invest) by companies in inspiring
employees to develop new ideas. Research shows that the fit between an employee’s values and a company’s
values affects what contribution they will make and 12 they will still be at the company two years after they join.
Though some individuals may be more creative than others, almost every individual can be creative in the right
circumstances. Leaders are supposed 13 (encourage) everyone to contribute. And they should also guarantee that
every recommendation will be given full attention.
B
Baduanjin, 14 literally means Eight Pieces of Brocade, is an excellent traditional Chinese health maintenance
Chi Kung. There are a total of eight movements in Baduanjin, each with 15 (it) own characteristics and specific
focus. Regular practice of Baduanjin is believed to bring numerous health benefits. The great advantage of Baduanjin
lies in its accessibility. It doesn’t require much space or time and uses special breathing and concentration techniques
to improve health. People of all ages and fitness levels can practice it without any special 16 (equip) or prior
experience. Whether 17 (perform) in the park or the comfort of one’s home, Baduanjin provides gentle yet effective
care for both body and mind.
C
Currently generative AI 18 (reshape) the world. Women may have a higher likelihood of being edged out of
their jobs due to AI. Globally about one in four people has a job with generative AI exposure, meaning that their jobs
have the potential to be handled by AI. The jobs 19 the greatest risk account for 9.6 percent of female employment,
compared to 3.5 percent of jobs typically held by men. AI is making the gender gap 20 (bad). It shows that women
are currently in fewer roles being aided by AI and more in those hit by the technology.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，38 分)
第一节 (共 14 小题; 每小题 2 分, 共 28 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
If you have no difficulty in understanding what native English speakers say in daily life, there is a whole new
world of brilliant podcast series to explore. If you aren’t sure where to start, have a look at these:
The Joe Rogan Experience★★★★☆
The Joe Rogan Experience is a great learning device because of its interesting English conversations between
Rogan and his guests. At the time of writing there have been over 1,600 episodes with subjects ranging from
comedy and science to politics and sports with millions of weekly downloads. Rogan is also a famous stand-up
comedian, so the above is full of cultural references and idioms.
This American Life ★★★★☆
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This American Life is a great choice for English learners who want an insight into the culture of the USA. It is
a mixture of journalism and storytelling, focusing on real-life tales from citizens of all regions of the country. The
stories are new and varied, enjoyed by people from all walks of life. One episode was used for 24 hours in an all-
night restaurant, another interviewed workers on strike.
The Writer’s Voice ★★★★☆
The New Yorker is a famous American magazine, and every week it prints a new short story. Its
accompanying podcast - where the work is read aloud by its writer - often ranks on top fiction podcast lists. The
published work covers a wide range of life experiences across the United States and beyond. It’s a great way to
enjoy some of the best new fiction in the country.
Overheard at National Geographic ★★★★☆
National Geographic is an American magazine (and TV channel) famous for incredible stories and
photography related to science and the environment. Overheard, which has been a notable success since its launch,
is about the discussions National Geographic employees have had while taking breaks. Expect crazy stories from
explorers, photographers, and scientists from around the world.
21. Which podcast is most suitable for English learners who want to improve listening through literary works
A. This American Life. B. The Joe Rogan Experience.
C. The Writer’s Voice. D. Overheard at National Geographic.
22. What can be learnt about This American Life
A. It combines fictional stories with real-life experiences.
B. It shows American society through authentic narratives.
C. It mainly interviews famous people from all walks of life.
D. It aims to help English learners understand American culture.
23. What do these podcasts have in common
A. Their stories are set in America. B. Their works are updated weekly.
C. They are attached to magazines. D. They all enjoy great popularity.
B
I’m an 18-year-old pre-medical student, tall and good-looking, with two short story books and quite a number
of essays to my credit. Why am I singing such praises of myself Just to explain that the attainment of self-pride
comes from a great deal of self-love, and to attain it, one must first learn to accept oneself as one is. That was where
my struggle began.
Born and raised in Africa, I had always taken my African origin as burden. My self-dislike was further fueled
when my family had to relocate to Norway, where I attended a high pared to all the white girls around
me, with their golden hair and delicate lips, I, a black girl, had curly hair and full, red lips. My nose often had a thin
sheet of sweat on it, whatever the weather was. I just wanted to bury myself in my shell crying "I’m so different!"
What also contributed to my self-dislike was my occasional stuttering (口吃), which had weakened my self-
confidence. It always stood between me and any fine opportunity. I’d taken it as an excuse to avoid any public
speaking sessions, and unknowingly let it rule over me.
Fortunately, as I grew older, there came a turning point. One day a white girl caught my eye on the school bus
when she suddenly turned back. To my astonishment, she had a thin sheet of sweat on her nose too, and it was in
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November! "Wow," I whispered to myself, "this isn’t a genetic disorder after all. It’s perfectly normal." Days later,
my life took another twist. Searching the Internet for stuttering cures, I accidentally learned that such famous people
as Isaac Newton and Winston Churchill also stuttered. I felt a weight lift off my shoulders, then an idea suddenly hit
me - if I’m smart, I shouldn’t allow my stuttering to stand between me and my success.
Another boost to my self-confidence came days later as I was watching the news about Oprah Winfrey, the
famous talk show host and writer-she’s black too! Whenever I think of her story and my former dislike of my color,
I’m practically filled with shame.
Today, I’ve grown to accept what I am with pride; it simply gives me feeling of uniqueness. The idea of self-
love has taken on a whole new meaning for me: there’s always something fantastic about us, and what we need to do
is learn to appreciate it.
24. What affected the author’s adjustment to her school life in Norway
A. Social discrimination. B. Her appearance.
C. Her changing emotions. D. The climate in Norway.
25. How did the author feel on noticing the similarity between her and the girl on the bus
A. Shocked and ashamed. B. Confused and terrified.
C. Blessed and proud. D. Amazed and relieved.
26. What lesson did the author learn from the cases of Newton and Churchill
A. Great minds speak alike. B. Celebrities can’t live with their flaws.
C. Stuttering is no barrier to success. D. Wisdom counts more than hard work.
27. What can we learn from this passage
A. Pride comes before a fall.
B. Comparison is the thief of joy.
C. Every cloud has a silver lining.
D. Love and acceptance is the ultimate gift.
C
In a recent article, Markham Heid shares with us an unusual life crisis. At 41, he has built what many would
regard as the good life: he has a family; he is healthy, productive, and creative; he has time to travel, read, exercise,
and see friends. Yet, he feels that "something is off." To fight against this feeling, some of his friends have turned
to special retreats, while others try to solve it through fitness. What makes Heid’s problem somewhat odd is that it
does not seem to arise from anything specific. If he had lost his job, had no time for himself, or was struggling in
his marriage, the feeling would be understandable.
In the history of philosophy, there have been many attempts to understand such a powerful but objectless feeling.
Boredom, anxiety, depression and despair are some of the descriptions this mood has received. Heid ends up
attributing his crisis to the lack of new experiences. The Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard calls this the "illusion
of crop rotation", the idea that changing the environment frequently can save us from this mood. The German
philosopher Martin Heidegger also describes a similar state: one may still be surrounded by the same people and
activities, but these no longer engage us as they used to. He calls it a kind of "anxiety" created by nothing in particular.
No wonder the psychologist Sigmund Freud once described anxiety as a "riddle."
But what really drives this mood is not the need for new experiences. It is not even the particulars of our
individual lives or the cultures we belong to, but that we have been given a life to live in the first place, the taste of
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possibility that comes with being alive. This mood is not due to doubts like "Do I have enough hobbies " or "Have I
achieved my goal " It is related to the more fundamental questions like "What does it mean to be human " "What
am I supposed to do with the fact that I was given a life " and "What kind of life is possible for me " This is why
this mood is likely to appear frequently in our life. This is why once many of our life goals are fulfilled, we begin to
wonder what life itself is for.
These questions never have a final answer and they can always leave us with a great sense of anguish about who
we are and how we should go on. Nevertheless, recognizing that these doubts are there, and that they matter, can at
least allow us to know what may be missing, even when everything is good.
28. The author shares Markham Heid’s crisis mainly to_____.
A. present an argument B. introduce a topic
C. make an assumption D. evaluate an event
29. According to the author, how can the crisis in the passage be dealt with
A. By studying philosophy. B. By developing new hobbies.
C. By going travelling frequently. D. By embracing the objectless feeling.
30. What does the word "anguish" underlined in the last paragraph most probably mean
A. Pain. B. Wonder. C. Direction. D. Achievement.
31. Which would be the best title for the passage
A. What leads to a Life Crisis B. Letting Go of Dark Moods
C. Boredom Makes Us Human D. Anxiety Gives Us Life Goals
D
Many people associate their self-worth with their work. The more successful their career, the better they feel
about themselves. Work-related self-esteem is therefore a worthy ideal to pursue with vigor, right Well, not always.
According to recent research, in which psychologists interviewed 370 full-time workers over a period of three weeks,
the reality is a little more complicated. And it involves negative as well as positive consequences.
It’s natural to be drawn towards pleasure and to step away from pain. In the workplace, if that pleasure comes
from a triumph which boosts our self-respect, people will try to repeat that accomplishment. But repeating that
accomplishment is often not realistic, which can lead to severe negative emotional consequences when it doesn’t
reoccur. This form of motivation is widely regarded as a negative type of motivation. It can set back other more
positive motivation types, such as completing a task purely because it’s fulfilling or enjoyable.
What consumes the employees instead is a pressing need to feel mighty and sure of themselves. They then take
on only tasks and objectives which serve that ego-driven need. As a result, to avoid feelings of shame and
worthlessness associated with failure, they extend themselves to such a degree that there’s a subsequent adverse effect
on their well-being. This internal pressure to succeed at all costs demands a lot of effort. It exhausts their energy,
terminating in disproportionate levels of damaging sentiment.
Those negative emotions mount into heightened anxiety, impacting their ability to make the most of their
personal life. Their desire to avoid feeling inferior ends up making them feel inferior when it comes to their
diminished (减弱的) capacity for friendship and leisure. They end up dissatisfied both at work and outside of it.
But thankfully, for those people forced almost entirely by this specific form of motivation, the news isn’t all bad,
or bad at all. The study also discovered several positive outcomes that can actually outweigh the harmful ones.
Though these types of employees are motivated by the desire to avoid negative consequences, they are also motivated
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by the excitement of pursuing emotional rewards. This excitement makes pursuing goals enjoyable and stimulates
pleasure and pride that would result from success. An effect of the positive motivation is that it neutralizes the
existence of negative motivation.
Sure, it affects people’s personal lives to an unhealthy extent, because leisure activities are often seen as a part
of life that must be sacrificed to manage work and family demands. However, the way people feel about their work
has less to do with whether they’re motivated by the preservation of self-esteem but more with the fact that they’re
simply motivated.
32. What do employees tend to do in pursuing work-related self-esteem
A. Stretch their sense of shame and worthlessness.
B. Turn to all means regardless of the consequences.
C. Take on tasks well beyond their actual capabilities.
D. Strive to succeed at the expense of their well-being.
33. What do we learn about people over-concerned with work-related self-esteem
A. They cannot enjoy their personal life to the full.
B. They may often feel inferior to their colleagues.
C. They are never satisfied with their achievements.
D. They have their own view of friendship and leisure.
34. What can we learn from the recent research
A. The goal of boosting self-esteem can be achieved if one keeps trying.
B. The emotional rewards from goal pursuit are worth the pains taken.
C. The negative consequences of goal pursuit can mostly be avoided.
D. The pursuit of goals may turn out to be enjoyable and pleasant.
第二节 (共 5 小题; 每小题 2 分, 共 10 分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。
Modern life offers us endless ways to fill our days, yet not all activities bring the same sense of satisfaction. 35
By understanding the different kinds of activities we engage in, we can make more intentional choices and create a
life that feels both meaningful and enjoyable.
We can divide daily activities into four categories: Pleasing, Living, Agonizing, and Yielding.
Pleasing activities are low-effort, high-reward moments. They require little planning or time - like taking a walk
in nature, listening to a favorite playlist, or calling a friend just to say hello. 36 In reality, the most restorative
experiences often come from these smaller, everyday pleasures.
37 They may feel challenging at first, but they match your values and leave you with a strong sense of meaning.
This could be learning a new skill or stepping out of your comfort zone by completing a demanding project. Such
experiences take more effort than Pleasing activities, but they make you feel more alive and are essential for personal
growth.
In contrast to these fulfilling experiences, Agonizing activities are those you feel obliged to do but that drain (榨
干) your energy and bring little enjoyment. They can include unpleasant tasks, self-imposed obligations, or chores
you would avoid if given the choice. 38 The goal is not to remove all Agonizing activities but to improve how you
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approach them, making them less draining or more purposeful.
Yielding activities demand little effort but also offer little satisfaction. These include mindless scrolling through
social media, watching mediocre entertainment, or repeatedly checking your inbox without urgency. In small doses
(剂量), such activities can be harmless ways to relax. 39
Once you’ve reflected on how you spend your time, aim for one small shift each day. Choose a Pleasing or
Living activity you want to do more - perhaps a short walk, trying something new, or working on a project aligned
with your values. Gradually replace moments that leave you drained or distracted with those that make you feel
engaged and present.
A. Living activities are the activities that stretch you beyond your limits.
B. The benefits of these activities are often immediate but rarely last long.
C. Some lift us instantly, others challenge us, while some tire us out unnoticed.
D. These simple joys are often overlooked as people believe fun must involve a big event.
E. Unlike Pleasing activities, Living activities are the tasks that demand your full attention.
F. But over time, they can replace meaningful experiences and distract you from true desires.
G. While some are unavoidable, many turn out to be optional when you examine them honestly.
第三部分 书面表达(共两节，32 分)
第一节 (共 4 小题; 第 40、41 题各 2 分, 第 42 题 3 分, 第 43 题 5 分, 共 12 分)
阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。
The last thing I wanted to hear when my government-sponsored scholarship was withdrawn during my final
year of college was: "Things are working out for your own good. Just give them some time." Those words just stirred
a lot of anger in me.
Then I read the story of the Chinese bamboo farmer, which gave me a different view on life. The seed of the
Chinese bamboo is planted in the ground like every seed. It is watered, and fed with nutrients daily, but it shows no
immediate physical response and doesn’t appear to grow. The farmer continues to water and feed the seed in year
one, year two, and year three. No growth is seen until the fourth year, when the seed finally breaks through the ground.
Then, in the space of just five weeks, it grows ninety feet tall. The Chinese bamboo grows to its full capacity within
5 years.
Despite not seeing an immediate result, the farmer had trust in what he was doing. He continued to water and
feed the plant for four years, because he believed that if he played his own role and did all that a farmer was supposed
to do, then he would be given his reward at the right time. That trust and patience is what kept the farmer persistently
feeding his seed for four years before enjoying the reward in the end.
Life is not always straightforward. Most often, it’s not a matter of 5+5 =10 (Sum 1).
Life can be more like 2+1+2+0+0+0+1+2+0+0+1 +1=10 (Sum 2).
Both sums lead to the same result, but through quite different paths and processes. To be mature is to accept that
things might look rough right now but the story can still have a great ending.
We might live in a microwave generation where everything seems to happen instantly; but many things still
obey the laws of nature. Just doing what you are supposed to be doing, having patience like the Chinese bamboo
farmer, and trusting that things will work out for you can help you get through the toughest times.
40. What happened to the author in the final year of college
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41. How does the Chinese bamboo grow in the fourth year
42. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
To overcome difficulties, we need to trust that things will work out and simply wait patiently for the great ending
to come.
43. Which is your life more like, Sum 1 or Sum 2 Explain why. (about 40 words)
第二节 (20 分)
假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你的英国好友 Jim 准备参加学校组织的 “破茧计划”系列挑战，他发
来邮件询问你的建议。请你用英语给他回复，内容包括:
1. 挑战内容;
2. 活动形式。
提示词:“破茧计划” The Beyond Project
注意:1. 词数 100 左右；
2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
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参考答案
第一部分 知识运用
第一节 完形填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 15 分）
1．D. eyeing up（解析：根据上下文，Safina 一直盯着"我"的粉色塑料手机，eyeing up 表示"盯着看"，符合
语境）
2．C. realize（解析：现在"我"意识到她当时可能说了实话，realize 表示"意识到"，符合逻辑）
3．B. pocket（解析："我"去她家时偷拿她的东西，pocket 此处为动词，意为"私藏、偷拿"）
4．C. uneasy（解析：妈妈不与"我"对视，"我"感到不安，uneasy 表示"不安的"）
5．A. caught（解析："我"偷拿的东西不见了，说明被发现了，caught 表示"被抓住、被发现"）
6．C. guilty（解析：偷东西被妈妈知道后，"我"感到内疚，guilty 表示"内疚的"）
7．A. shame（解析："我"的行为给家人带来羞耻，shame 表示"羞耻"）
8．D. unmoved（解析：妈妈没有被"我"的辩解打动，unmoved 表示"不为所动的"）
9．C. recounting（解析：爸爸通过讲述伟大英雄年轻时的错误来安慰"我"，recounting 表示"讲述"）
10．B. mistakes（解析：甘地的名言"如果自由不包括犯错误的自由，那它就不值得拥有"，mistakes 表示"
错误"）
第二节 语法填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 15 分）
11．have been invested（解析：主语 resources 与 invest 为被动关系，for years 提示用现在完成时的被动语
态）
12．whether（解析：此处引导宾语从句，意为"是否"，与前面的 what contribution 并列）
13．to encourage（解析：be supposed to do sth 为固定搭配，意为"应该做某事"）
14．which（解析：引导非限定性定语从句，指代先行词 Baduanjin，在从句中作主语）
15．its（解析：修饰 own characteristics，用形容词性物主代词 its）
16．equipment（解析：形容词 special 后接名词，equipment 为不可数名词）
17．performing（解析：whether 后省略了 it is，perform 与逻辑主语 Baduanjin 为主动关系，用现在分词）
18．is reshaping（解析：currently 提示用现在进行时，主语 generative AI 为单数）
19．at（解析：at the greatest risk 为固定搭配，意为"面临最大风险"）
20．worse（解析：make sth+形容词比较级，表示"使某事更......"，此处指 AI 加剧了性别差距）
第二部分 阅读理解
第一节 选择题（共 14 小题；每小题 2 分，共 28 分）
21．C. The Writer’s Voice（解析：该播客由作家朗读自己的短篇小说，适合通过文学作品提高听力）
22．B. It shows American society through authentic narratives.（解析：原文提到它聚焦美国各地公民的真实
故事，展示美国社会）
23．D. They all enjoy great popularity.（解析：The Joe Rogan Experience 有百万周下载量，Overheard 是显著
成功，均说明受欢迎）
24．B. Her appearance.（解析：作者因自己的黑人外貌与挪威同学不同而困扰）
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25．D. Amazed and relieved.（解析：看到女孩和自己一样鼻子出汗，作者感到惊讶且释然，意识到这很正
常）
26．C. Stuttering is no barrier to success.（解析：牛顿和丘吉尔都口吃但取得成功，说明口吃不是成功的障
碍）
27．D. Love and acceptance is the ultimate gift.（解析：文章主题是学会爱和接纳自己）
28．B. introduce a topic（解析：分享 Heid 的危机是为了引出对无目标感情绪的讨论）
29．D. By embracing the objectless feeling.（解析：作者认为应承认这种情绪的存在并重视它）
30．A. Pain.（解析：anguish 意为"痛苦"，与上下文对人生问题的困惑和不安相符）
31．C. Boredom Makes Us Human（解析：文章讨论这种无目标感的情绪是人类思考存在意义的体现）
32．D. Strive to succeed at the expense of their well-being.（解析：原文提到他们为成功不惜牺牲健康）
33．A. They cannot enjoy their personal life to the full.（解析：过度关注工作自尊会影响个人生活享受）
34．D. The pursuit of goals may turn out to be enjoyable and pleasant.（解析：研究发现追求目标的兴奋感会带
来愉悦）
第二节 七选五（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，共 10 分）
35．C. Some lift us instantly, others challenge us, while some tire us out unnoticed.（解析：承接上文"并非所有
活动带来相同满足感"，说明不同活动的不同影响）
36．D. These simple joys are often overlooked as people believe fun must involve a big event.（解析：与下文"最
具恢复力的体验来自这些日常小快乐"形成对比）
37．E. Unlike Pleasing activities, Living activities are the tasks that demand your full attention.（解析：对比
Pleasing 和 Living 活动，引出 Living 活动的特点）
38．G. While some are unavoidable, many turn out to be optional when you examine them honestly.（解析：说明
痛苦活动并非都不可避免，为下文改善方法铺垫）
39．F. But over time, they can replace meaningful experiences and distract you from true desires.（解析：转折说
明过度做 Yielding 活动的危害）
第三部分 书面表达
第一节 回答问题（共 4 小题；第 40、41 题各 2 分，第 42 题 3 分，第 43 题 5 分，共 12 分）
40．His government-sponsored scholarship was withdrawn.（解析：原文首句明确提到作者大学最后一年政府
奖学金被取消）
41．It finally breaks through the ground and grows ninety feet tall in just five weeks.（解析：原文第二段描述竹
子第四年的生长情况）
42．False part: simply wait patiently. Explanation: Overcoming difficulties requires not only trust and patience but
also taking action to do what one is supposed to do, just like the Chinese bamboo farmer who kept watering and
feeding the seed.（解析：原文强调要像农夫一样付出行动，而非单纯等待）
43．My life is more like Sum 2. Because life is not straightforward, with ups and downs, and progress often comes
through small steps and occasional pauses.（解析：结合生活实际，Sum 2 更符合人生有起伏的特点，言之有
理即可）
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第二节 邮件写作（20 分）
Dear Jim,
I’m glad to hear you’ll join The Beyond Project. Here are my suggestions.
For challenge content, you can try community service like helping the elderly or organizing a book donation drive.
You could also take a skill challenge, such as learning basic Chinese calligraphy or a traditional dance.
As for the form, it’s better to work in groups of 3-4. You can plan activities together, record the process with videos
or photos, and finally give a short presentation to share your experience.
Wish you a great time!
Yours,
Li Hua
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