单元质量检测（六） LANGUAGES AROUND THE WORLD
（满分150分，时间120分钟）
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.How much more does Jane need for the phone？（ ）
A.680 dollars. B.550 dollars. C.130 dollars.
2.What will the woman do first this afternoon？（ ）
A.Watch a football game. B.Go shopping. C.Visit her mother.
3.Where was the car before hitting the woman？（ ）
A.On the side of the road. B.On the main road. C.On the right road.
4.What’s the relationship between the two speakers？（ ）
A.Teacher and student. B.Father and daughter. C.Classmates.
5.Why does the man feel disappointed？（ ）
A.Because he is poor in English.
B.Because he envies Lisa’s prize.
C.Because he failed in the competition.
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.When was the flight supposed to take off？（ ）
A.At 9 a.m. B.At 10 a.m. C.At 1 p.m.
7.What will the speakers fail to do because of the flight delay？（ ）
A.Tour the city. B.Attend a meeting. C.Board another plane.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.Why does the man want to move out？（ ）
A.He wants to live alone. B.He has got a job. C.He has rented a flat.
9.What will the man probably do next？（ ）
A.Enjoy stories in the newspaper. B.Read the want ads. C.Break away from his family.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.In what language is the opera usually sung？（ ）
A.Chinese or English. B.German or French. C.Italian or French.
11.How many languages can the man speak？（ ）
A.Three. B.Four. C.Five.
12.What will the two speakers do next？（ ）
A.Watch an opera.
B.Talk about the performers.
C.Learn a new language.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.How did some younger kids feel at first？（ ）
A.Nervous. B.Lonely. C.Unhappy.
14.What did the kids think of the guide？（ ）
A.Disappointing. B.Satisfying. C.Boring.
15.Which activity is the kids’ favourite？（ ）
A.Sailing. B.Horse-riding. C.Barbecuing.
16.What did the kids hope to do next year？（ ）
A.Learn from each other.
B.Go camping again.
C.Avoid such activities.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.What is the project intended for？（ ）
A.Helping students prepare for the real life.
B.Showing how to write a good application.
C.Getting students to know of some good jobs.
18.How can the headmaster make students excited？（ ）
A.By providing suitable jobs for students.
B.By ordering teachers to explain the project.
C.By announcing the project news clearly.
19.Who will help students to write the application letters？（ ）
A.A teacher. B.The headmaster. C.A member of the committee.
20.What is the last step of the project？（ ）
A.Listing suitable jobs.
B.Collecting students’ opinions.
C.Asking students to be responsible.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
（2025·浙江高中联盟高一上期中）
Be a Junior Lifeguard
Junior Lifeguards is a free summer program educating local youth aged 13－17 in ocean awareness， beach safety， and lifeguarding skills such as ocean swimming and first aid.Participants will learn rescue skills from National Park Service lifeguards， with most classes meeting at Stinson Beach.The program includes working with emergency helpers from the NPS and other groups.Most activities are ocean-based； a wetsuit is strongly advised.Upon successfully finishing the program， participants will know how to recognize and safely swim out of rip currents， perform basic ocean rescues， know the first steps of what to do in a medical emergency， and have in-depth knowledge of the coastal Marin area of Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Important Dates：
·Application Period： April 1 — June 1.
·Tryouts and Orientation： June 25， 10：00 a.m. — 1：00 p.m.
·Class Dates： Mondays and Tuesdays， July 1 — August 6.
Class Time：
·Ages 13－14： 10：00 a.m. — 1：30 p.m.
·Ages 15－17： 10：00 a.m. — 3：00 p.m.
Location：
·Morning meetings at the main lifeguard tower， Stinson Beach.
Tryouts：
·Mandatory physical fitness screening on June 25.
·Includes a 600-yard ocean swim and a one-mile beach run.
·4/3 wetsuits are strongly encouraged.
Lifeguard Certification：
·For participants of 15 and older， enrollment in American Red Cross lifeguard training.
·No fee for training or certification， which can lead to paid lifeguard jobs.
·Some online coursework required outside of class hours.
·Must reach 15th birthday by program’s end.
21.What is the main aim of the Junior Lifeguards program？（ ）
A.To provide a paid lifeguard course for teenagers.
B.To offer a free summer lifeguarding skills training.
C.To provide an advanced lifeguarding skills training.
D.To teach adults about ocean awareness and beach safety.
22.How long does the class last for ages 15－17？（ ）
A.3 hours. B.4 hours.
C.5 hours. D.6 hours.
23.What benefit might one get from finishing the lifeguard training and getting certification？（ ）
A.Paid lifeguard jobs. B.Water activity chances.
C.Free lifeguard equipment. D.Improved swimming skills.
B
（2025·新蔡一中高一上期末） When I saw the documentary ADHD （多动症）： Not Just for Kids， I was in tears after 20 minutes — the stories being told sounded much like my own.I’m in my 40s， I had read everything there was in health and science and I had no idea that the symptoms （症状） I had experienced all of my life were anything but normal.How had I missed this？ I called the doctor to get assessed.I must have sounded desperate on the phone； they took me right away.
Later， I researched everything I could about ADHD.It became clear that my misunderstanding and ignorance about the disorder had misled me.A million thoughts， a million regrets.Finally， I told myself I couldn’t change the past， but I could share the fact that ADHD can look much different from the super active child practicing back flips （后空翻） off of a chair.
As for me， things went another way around： I was a young girl， quietly sitting at my school desk， pretending to listen to the teacher.Meanwhile， I was watching and drawing the bird that landed in the tree outside.And I was rereading entire chapters of my textbooks and taking extensive notes because I couldn’t remember what I had just read because I was thinking of the bird I had seen earlier.
Later in life， I’d sit at the kitchen table， staring out the window.There’s no telling how long it will take.Thoughts rush in from yesterday， today and tomorrow.I need to make dinner， take the dog for a walk， the kids will be home soon ...But I can’t move.I know that I should， but I can’t.Afterward， I berate myself， unable to understand why I didn’t get up， why I wasted so much precious time， so much of my life doing nothing， it seems.
Since being treated， I have an inner calmness that is new to me.Medication doesn’t organize my day； it doesn’t remind me to pick up the kids or walk the dog.However， it allows me to move when I’ve been staring out the window for too long.
24.What did the author learn from the documentary？（ ）
A.She might have been an ADHD patient.
B.She was wrongly assessed by many doctors.
C.She had never experienced any symptom of ADHD.
D.She was a very problematic child during the school years.
25.Why does the author share her early experiences in paragraphs 3－4？（ ）
A.To offer possible causes of ADHD.
B.To make it clear how ADHD develops.
C.To show ADHD has more than one form.
D.To describe ADHD symptoms in children.
26.Which can replace the underlined word “berate” in paragraph 4？（ ）
A.adjust B.hate
C.push D.challenge
27.How has the treatment affected the author？（ ）
A.She has learned some basic life skills.
B.She has allowed herself more free time.
C.She has become motivated to take action.
D.She has developed more patience with her kids.
C
When I tell people I’m learning Chinese and Italian， they often look surprised.It annoys me that I can’t easily answer their unspoken questions：“Why do you learn languages you have no personal connection to？ Why do you spend hours studying languages spoken by people far away？”
In my freshman year， I started Italian on a whim （一时兴起）.Now， I’m preparing to study at an Italian university.When I worry about not being ready， I watch old Italian movies.I understand little of the dialogue， but the parts I catch mean a lot to me.Like in the film Umberto D.， where a main character — an old man， says，“Everyone takes advantage of the ignorant （无知的）.” These small moments of understanding hit me hard.
As a boy， growing up with Filipino and American parents in Hong Kong， I’m used to language barriers （障碍）.Cantonese， the language of my home， is still hard for me.But small moments of connection through languages feel special.As Nelson Mandela， the former president of South Africa， said，“If you talk to a man in a language he understands， that goes to his head.If you talk to him in his mother tongue， that goes to his heart.”
The more I think about “why” learn languages， the more I realise it’s about “how”.Learning a language makes it easy for you to make mistakes and feel embarrassed.Sometimes， this makes me want to stick with English.But then I watch an Italian film and hear some new words and conversations that wouldn’t be possible without my efforts.I wouldn’t feel the connection without falling many times.I’ve learned that however fluent you may think you are， there is no finish line in learning a language.And that’s what keeps me pushing forward in my language journey.
28.How does the author find about people’s questions？（ ）
A.They are difficult to explain. B.They are easy to answer.
C.They make him comfortable. D.They encourage him in a way.
29.What does the author do when feeling worried about studying in Italy？（ ）
A.Practice English more. B.Turn to an old man.
C.Watch Italian films. D.Speak with Italians.
30.Why does the author mention what Mandela said？（ ）
A.To prove the difficulty in understanding.
B.To give the solutions to language barriers.
C.To say the existence of cultural differences.
D.To show the significance of feeling connected.
31.What does the author think of learning a language？（ ）
A.It helps one avoid mistakes. B.It is an endless process.
C.It is a short-term project. D.It takes fewer efforts.
D
Geda Qawla， who is 75， is having trouble remembering words from his native Ongota language.He’s one of only five people who can still speak it.As he gets older， he finds it harder to think of the names of things like trees and birds.“I can feel it leaving me.The others try to help me remember but they are the same， they are also forgetting and there’s no one left to teach us，” he said.Geda was afraid that as the remaining speakers age and pass away， the language may disappear with them.
This is just one example of a bigger problem happening all over the world.Languages are disappearing fast， with one dying every two weeks.If things don’t change， by the end of this century， half of the 7，000 languages we have now might be gone.The ones in the most danger are those that aren’t written down and those spoken by very few people.
The main reasons for this are technology and the way the world is becoming more connected.People who speak smaller languages are being pushed to stop using them and start speaking bigger languages.More people moving to new places also contributes to this， as they leave their native languages behind and learn new ones.
However， some languages that were almost gone have been saved.This happened through long-term efforts to bring them back to life.These efforts included teaching them in schools， using them in the media， and even putting them on road signs.But for most languages， like Ongota， there isn’t enough money or support to do this.
At Arba Minch University， some researchers are trying to save the Ongota language by making a dictionary.Some young Ongota people who have had an education also want to keep their language alive.For Sav ， an Italian expert who studies people and their cultures， losing Ongota would be very sad.“When a language disappears，” he says， “you lose a special way of seeing the world that can’t be replaced.”
32.What can we learn about Geda Qawla？（ ）
A.He is skilled in his native language.
B.He likes to teach others Ongota language.
C.He is worried about the Ongota language.
D.He has difficulties in remembering new words.
33.What does the author want to tell us in paragraph 3？（ ）
A.Which languages need to be saved.
B.How technology is changing languages.
C.When we can keep languages from disappearing.
D.Why smaller languages are becoming less common.
34.Why does the author mention Sav in the last paragraph？（ ）
A.To stress the importance of language.
B.To show the hard work in saving language.
C.To recommend ways to view the world.
D.To praise Ongota young people’s efforts.
35.What is the best title for the text？（ ）
A.Technology and Language Loss B.The Fight to Keep Languages Alive
C.The Challenge of Geda Qawla’s Language D.Reasons for Saving the World’s Languages
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。
（2025·扬州高一上期中）Learning a foreign language is one of the hardest things a brain can do and commonly considered a process full of barriers.36.（ ） Here are some of difficulties faced by many language learners.Also， some useful suggestions will be given.Just be concentrated and motivated when working on those foreign language skills， and you’ll succeed finally.
37.（ ） Some of us find the initial stage of learning a new language very challenging.Almost every language learning journey starts with the alphabet， which can be difficult for some people.That is the first obstacle.38.（ ） It is important that you stay focused at this point and don’t get discouraged.Think of the day when you will succeed and start speaking with the locals.
Problems with grammar.39.（ ） After all， you can speak a language without knowing grammar.But it doesn’t mean that you can ignore it.During the learning process， it is useful to have one or more grammar books.If you don’t understand some grammar rules， feel free to ask for help many times until you understand them completely.
Effect of attitude.Believe it or not， one of the main barriers to learning a foreign language is your attitude.Some believe that the language is hard and that， even if working very hard， they might not succeed.40.（ ） Then unavoidably the performances are poor.So think positively and keep in mind that if you stick to doing it， there will be nothing you can’t do.
A.Hesitation in speaking.
B.Learning from the beginning.
C.As a result， their brain will not work enough.
D.Grammar is not important in learning a foreign language.
E.But you can easily overcome them once you realise them.
F.The grammar of every language surely has its demanding part.
G.When you pass it， there comes another one， like everyday phrases.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
（2025·保定高一上月考）As a freshman in high school， I faced a lot of problems while learning English.It was a major 41 for me， and my progress was slow. 42 ， I often felt defeated by the ups and downs of language learning.My 43 towards English was not positive， and it seemed like a very difficult task.
One day， my English teacher noticed my problems and 44 my situation as a common type of challenges that many students face.She sat with me and provided 45 suggestions on how to learn English.She 46 the importance of having the right attitude and determination， which she said were key 47 in solving the difficulties.She 48 classic methods to me， like keeping a vocabulary journal and connecting new words with characters in my favorite movies.It made the learning process more 49 .
With her help， my English skills began to improve 50 .I learned that my attitude was an important 51 that could help me make progress.This experience taught me that with the right 52 ， any difficulty can be solved.It proves the saying， “Where there’s a will， there’s a way.”
Now， when I look back， I see that my first difficulties were just a part of the learning 53 .I’ve come to understand that every 54 is a chance to grow， and with hard work， there’s nothing that can’t be 55 .
41.A.process B.adventure C.struggle D.difference
42.A.Politely B.Actually C.Equally D.Likely
43.A.choice B.design C.credit D.attitude
44.A.referred to B.turned to C.checked out D.worked out
45.A.annoying B.confident C.specific D.confusing
46.A.impressed B.stressed C.admired D.organized
47.A.effects B.documents C.affairs D.factors
48.A.recommended B.commented C.contacted D.regarded
49.A.useful B.traditional C.interesting D.calm
50.A.creatively B.rapidly C.softly D.carefully
51.A.program B.destination C.project D.point
52.A.clues B.means C.summaries D.demands
53.A.journey B.source C.quality D.symbol
54.A.method B.aid C.challenge D.situation
55.A.competed B.preserved C.hosted D.achieved
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。
（2025·湖南师大附中高一上期末） Many people mistakenly believe that the ability 56. （learn） is a matter of intelligence.They use phrases like “practice makes perfect” without really considering the learning strategy at play.So why bother getting better at it？
A growing body of research is making it clear 57. learners are made， not born.Through the 58. （practice） use of plans and strategies， we can all develop our learning skill faster and more 59. （effective）.In short， we can all get better at getting better.
In order to develop an area of expertise （专长）， we first have to set achievable 60. （goal） about what we want to learn.Then we make plans to help us stay on track.Of equal importance 61. （be） metacognition defined by psychologists as “thinking about thinking”.Broadly speaking， it’s a matter of asking 62. （we） questions like： Do I really get this idea？ Could I explain it to a friend？ In our learning， we also benefit from reflection， 63. requires a moment of calm.Sleep is a fascinating example of this idea.It 64. （turn） out that we tidy up our knowledge while we’re napping or sleeping deeply.
The good news from all of this — for individuals and for companies looking to help their employees be their best — is that learning is 65. learned behavior.Being a quick study doesn’t mean you’re the smartest person in the room.It’s that you’ve learned how to learn.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
（2024·淄博中学高一上期中）假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Jack来信谈及汉语学习的困难，向你寻求帮助。请你给他写一封回信，内容包括：
（1）上课认真听讲；（2）多读中文书籍；（3）结交中国朋友等。
注意：（1）写作词数应为80个左右；
（2）请按如下格式作答。
Dear Jack，
Yours，
Li Hua
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。
When I was in middle school， my family moved to Seattle， where my parents started their new business — a small grocery store downstairs my house.As a girl of shy and reserved nature， I had to take a fresh start to fit into the sophisticated city life.
One sunny day， my school announced an exciting event， a talent show for the local food bank.Students were encouraged to showcase their unique talents in front of the public in the city hall on National Day.A buzz of excitement fed the school as everyone began preparing for the big day.Deep down， I felt a spark of curiosity and a desire to participate.However， my self-doubt held me back，“I don’t have any special skills to share.”
Days turned into weeks， and the talent show drew closer.I couldn’t shake the upsetting feeling until one day， Emma， one of the most popular girls in my class， came to me while I was helping in the grocery store after class.“How about singing together in the talent show？” She grinned，“I heard you singing a tune， along the way back home.I can’t help following you here.” Gosh， I couldn’t believe my ears.Emma， with personality and popularity， acknowledged my little talent.Since Emma had the world’s prettiest voice， I felt like being favoured by fortune.
“You two？ The talent show for the food bank？” My mum bent towards us and her face lit up.“A big occasion.” Then a light bulb seemed to go in her head.“Why not practise right now upstairs？ I bet you’ll be a perfect match.” Winking at us， she seemed to know we were thinking alike.
Emma and I embarked on rehearsing almost every single day after school.We brainstormed， exchanged ideas and rehearsed the scene.As the days rolled by， I was feeling pretty good about our act.But the day before the performance， Emma called that she had an acute stomachache and was not in any shape to perform.
注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
I was completely knocked out by the news.
Finally came the big moment.
10 / 11单元质量检测（六） LANGUAGES AROUND THE WORLD
（满分150分，时间120分钟）
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.How much more does Jane need for the phone？（ ）
A.680 dollars. B.550 dollars. C.130 dollars.
2.What will the woman do first this afternoon？（ ）
A.Watch a football game.
B.Go shopping.
C.Visit her mother.
3.Where was the car before hitting the woman？（ ）
A.On the side of the road.
B.On the main road.
C.On the right road.
4.What’s the relationship between the two speakers？（ ）
A.Teacher and student.
B.Father and daughter.
C.Classmates.
5.Why does the man feel disappointed？（ ）
A.Because he is poor in English.
B.Because he envies Lisa’s prize.
C.Because he failed in the competition.
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.When was the flight supposed to take off？（ ）
A.At 9 a.m. B.At 10 a.m. C.At 1 p.m.
7.What will the speakers fail to do because of the flight delay？（ ）
A.Tour the city.
B.Attend a meeting.
C.Board another plane.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.Why does the man want to move out？（ ）
A.He wants to live alone.
B.He has got a job.
C.He has rented a flat.
9.What will the man probably do next？（ ）
A.Enjoy stories in the newspaper.
B.Read the want ads.
C.Break away from his family.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.In what language is the opera usually sung？（ ）
A.Chinese or English.
B.German or French.
C.Italian or French.
11.How many languages can the man speak？（ ）
A.Three. B.Four. C.Five.
12.What will the two speakers do next？（ ）
A.Watch an opera.
B.Talk about the performers.
C.Learn a new language.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.How did some younger kids feel at first？（ ）
A.Nervous. B.Lonely. C.Unhappy.
14.What did the kids think of the guide？（ ）
A.Disappointing. B.Satisfying. C.Boring.
15.Which activity is the kids’ favourite？（ ）
A.Sailing. B.Horse-riding. C.Barbecuing.
16.What did the kids hope to do next year？（ ）
A.Learn from each other.
B.Go camping again.
C.Avoid such activities.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.What is the project intended for？（ ）
A.Helping students prepare for the real life.
B.Showing how to write a good application.
C.Getting students to know of some good jobs.
18.How can the headmaster make students excited？（ ）
A.By providing suitable jobs for students.
B.By ordering teachers to explain the project.
C.By announcing the project news clearly.
19.Who will help students to write the application letters？（ ）
A.A teacher.
B.The headmaster.
C.A member of the committee.
20.What is the last step of the project？（ ）
A.Listing suitable jobs.
B.Collecting students’ opinions.
C.Asking students to be responsible.
答案：1－5 CBBCA 6－10 BAABC
11－15 AACBC 16－20 BACAB
听力材料：
（Text 1）
M：Jane， I’ve heard you plan to buy a new smartphone.
W：Yes， but I haven’t saved enough.The phone costs 680 dollars， but I have 550.My sister said she would help me.
（Text 2）
M：Shall we go to watch a football game this afternoon？
W：I can’t agree more.But I have to go to the grocery first to pick up some drinks and eggs for my mother.
（Text 3）
M：Madam， don’t panic.Could you tell me how the accident happened？
W：I was riding a bike along the side of the road when a car on the main road turned right and knocked me down off the bike.I didn’t see it until it hit me.
（Text 4）
W：With Teachers’ Day around the corner， I miss Mr Right.He treated us like his children.
M：Me too.I remember he took care of me when I was ill.
（Text 5）
M：Lisa wins first prize in the English competition.
W：Really？ That’s wonderful.I’m so happy for her.
M：But I always feel disappointed.I have many problems with English learning.
（Text 6）
M：Carol， you look worried.Why？
W：Look at the screen.
M：What is happening？
W：Our flight to Sydney will be delayed for 3 hours， so now it won’t depart until 1 p.m.But we have a meeting at night.
M：That shouldn’t be a problem.The meeting doesn’t begin until 8 o’clock in the evening.But we have another problem.
W：What is it？
M：We won’t have time to take a tour of the city.I have been looking forward to it for a long time.
W：What a pity！ However， we can look around it next time.
（Text 7）
M：Mom， I want to move out.
W：It sounds great to me， kid.What kind of job did you find？
M：Job？
W：Yes， job.If you’re going to live on your own， you have to pay for the rent and everything else.
M：I thought I could just get you and Dad to pay for an apartment.
W：When you move out， your father and I aren’t paying your rent， young man.Get a job.
M：You’re right.If I’m going to live on my own， I have to be independent.
W：Well， the newspaper is over there.
（Text 8）
W：Would you like to go to the Grand Theatre with me？Here are two tickets for an opera there.
M：That’s great.Have you ever been to the Grand Theatre before？
W：No， but I heard it’s a famous and beautiful theatre.
M：Is it true that the opera is sung in a foreign language？
W：Yes， usually in Italian or French.
M：Not good for me.As you know， I can only speak English and a little German besides my mother tongue.I can hardly speak Italian and French.
W：It doesn’t matter.The actors also tell the story with their moves.
M：Sounds good， but I’m still afraid I can’t understand.
W：Take it easy.Music is a universal language.
M：Yes， the music is supposed to be beautiful.
（Text 9）
W：I am told that you took some kids to go camping last week， did you？
M：Yes， it lasted three days.
W：Did the children enjoy the holiday camp or were they homesick？
M：Well， I must admit some of the younger kids were a bit unhappy because they’d never been away from their home on their own before.But soon they recovered.In the end， they even didn’t want to go home.
W：What sorts of things did you do with them？
M：There were some trips， including a visit to Hardwick Hall.That was what we did on the first day.I thought they expected it to be boring， especially when they heard that was a guided tour.But I was wrong， for the guide was interesting.His stories really made the history of the castle alive.
W：I can imagine it.By the way， what sorts of sports activities did you do？
M：A lot.Sailing， climbing， horse-riding and the hike.On the last day we had a barbecue， which was their favourite.The kids liked it very much.They all hoped to come again next year.
W：That sounds interesting and impressive.
（Text 10）
Welcome to Student Life！ Today we’re going to talk about setting up a project of student jobs in your school.Having students do different jobs around the school is a great way to prepare them for life in the real world.It encourages them to be responsible and also helps them learn new tasks and gain experience.
However， it’s important to get students excited about the project， so the first thing you should do is let students know this project.Get the headmaster to make an announcement explaining the project.OK？
Then decide on the jobs you want and write out the descriptions of the skills and responsibilities needed for each position.Some typical jobs are Classroom Assistants， Recycling Officers and Computer Assistants.Next， ask students to apply for the jobs.Students should be encouraged to write letters of application for the job they are interested in.This is a great way to practice letter writing skills.And don’t forget you should make sure students are guided by a teacher.A committee then reviews all the applications and gives jobs to the most suitable applicants.Finally， it’s important to get opinions from students about the project， and to find out which jobs are successful and which don’t go well.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
（2025·浙江高中联盟高一上期中）
Be a Junior Lifeguard
Junior Lifeguards is a free summer program educating local youth aged 13－17 in ocean awareness， beach safety， and lifeguarding skills such as ocean swimming and first aid.Participants will learn rescue skills from National Park Service lifeguards， with most classes meeting at Stinson Beach.The program includes working with emergency helpers from the NPS and other groups.Most activities are ocean-based； a wetsuit is strongly advised.Upon successfully finishing the program， participants will know how to recognize and safely swim out of rip currents， perform basic ocean rescues， know the first steps of what to do in a medical emergency， and have in-depth knowledge of the coastal Marin area of Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Important Dates：
·Application Period： April 1－June 1.
·Tryouts and Orientation： June 25， 10：00 a.m.－1：00 p.m.
·Class Dates： Mondays and Tuesdays， July 1－August 6.
Class Time：
·Ages 13－14： 10：00 a.m.－1：30 p.m.
·Ages 15－17： 10：00 a.m.－3：00 p.m.
Location：
·Morning meetings at the main lifeguard tower， Stinson Beach.
Tryouts：
·Mandatory physical fitness screening on June 25.
·Includes a 600-yard ocean swim and a one-mile beach run.
·4/3 wetsuits are strongly encouraged.
Lifeguard Certification：
·For participants of 15 and older， enrollment in American Red Cross lifeguard training.
·No fee for training or certification， which can lead to paid lifeguard jobs.
·Some online coursework required outside of class hours.
·Must reach 15th birthday by program’s end.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一个面向13至17岁青少年的免费暑期项目——Junior Lifeguards，该项目旨在提供海洋安全知识、海滩安全和救生技能训练。
21.What is the main aim of the Junior Lifeguards program？（ ）
A.To provide a paid lifeguard course for teenagers.
B.To offer a free summer lifeguarding skills training.
C.To provide an advanced lifeguarding skills training.
D.To teach adults about ocean awareness and beach safety.
解析：B 细节理解题。根据第一段第一句可知，Junior Lifeguards是一个免费的暑期项目，为13至17岁的当地青少年提供海洋意识、海滩安全及救生技能，如海洋游泳和急救。由此可知，该项目的目的是提供免费的暑期救生技能培训。
22.How long does the class last for ages 15－17？（ ）
A.3 hours. B.4 hours.
C.5 hours. D.6 hours.
解析：C 细节理解题。根据Class Time中的Ages 15－17： 10：00 a.m.－3：00 p.m.可知，15至17岁学生的课程持续时间为5个小时。
23.What benefit might one get from finishing the lifeguard training and getting certification？（ ）
A.Paid lifeguard jobs.
B.Water activity chances.
C.Free lifeguard equipment.
D.Improved swimming skills.
解析：A 推理判断题。根据Lifeguard Certification中的No fee for training or certification， which can lead to paid lifeguard jobs.可知，培训或认证没有费用。由此可推知，获得救生员培训和认证后，可以获得有偿救生员工作。
B
（2025·新蔡一中高一上期末） When I saw the documentary ADHD （多动症）： Not Just for Kids， I was in tears after 20 minutes — the stories being told sounded much like my own.I’m in my 40s， I had read everything there was in health and science and I had no idea that the symptoms （症状） I had experienced all of my life were anything but normal.How had I missed this？ I called the doctor to get assessed.I must have sounded desperate on the phone； they took me right away.
Later， I researched everything I could about ADHD.It became clear that my misunderstanding and ignorance about the disorder had misled me.A million thoughts， a million regrets.Finally， I told myself I couldn’t change the past， but I could share the fact that ADHD can look much different from the super active child practicing back flips （后空翻） off of a chair.
As for me， things went another way around： I was a young girl， quietly sitting at my school desk， pretending to listen to the teacher.Meanwhile， I was watching and drawing the bird that landed in the tree outside.And I was rereading entire chapters of my textbooks and taking extensive notes because I couldn’t remember what I had just read because I was thinking of the bird I had seen earlier.
Later in life， I’d sit at the kitchen table， staring out the window.There’s no telling how long it will take.Thoughts rush in from yesterday， today and tomorrow.I need to make dinner， take the dog for a walk， the kids will be home soon ...But I can’t move.I know that I should， but I can’t.Afterward， I berate myself， unable to understand why I didn’t get up， why I wasted so much precious time， so much of my life doing nothing， it seems.
Since being treated， I have an inner calmness that is new to me.Medication doesn’t organize my day； it doesn’t remind me to pick up the kids or walk the dog.However， it allows me to move when I’ve been staring out the window for too long.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在看完关于多动症的纪录片后对自己过去生活的反思和自白。
24.What did the author learn from the documentary？（ ）
A.She might have been an ADHD patient.
B.She was wrongly assessed by many doctors.
C.She had never experienced any symptom of ADHD.
D.She was a very problematic child during the school years.
解析：A 细节理解题。根据第一段第一句可知，作者发现纪录片中关于多动症的故事和自己的经历很相似，通过纪录片她发现自己可能是多动症患者。
25.Why does the author share her early experiences in paragraphs 3－4？（ ）
A.To offer possible causes of ADHD.
B.To make it clear how ADHD develops.
C.To show ADHD has more than one form.
D.To describe ADHD symptoms in children.
解析：C 推理判断题。根据第三、四段内容可知，作者分享她早期的经历是为了表明多动症不止一种形式。
26.Which can replace the underlined word “berate” in paragraph 4？（ ）
A.adjust B.hate
C.push D.challenge
解析：B 词义猜测题。根据上文 I know that I should， but I can’t.可知，在生活中作者总是无法做自己想做的事情；再根据下文 why I wasted so much precious time， so much of my life doing nothing可知，作者对于自己的这种无能充满自责和痛恨。由此判断，berate可以用hate替代。
27.How has the treatment affected the author？（ ）
A.She has learned some basic life skills.
B.She has allowed herself more free time.
C.She has become motivated to take action.
D.She has developed more patience with her kids.
解析：C 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的Since being treated， I have an inner calmness that is new to me.可知，治疗让作者有了采取行动的动力。
C
When I tell people I’m learning Chinese and Italian， they often look surprised.It annoys me that I can’t easily answer their unspoken questions：“Why do you learn languages you have no personal connection to？ Why do you spend hours studying languages spoken by people far away？”
In my freshman year， I started Italian on a whim （一时兴起）.Now， I’m preparing to study at an Italian university.When I worry about not being ready， I watch old Italian movies.I understand little of the dialogue， but the parts I catch mean a lot to me.Like in the film Umberto D.， where a main character — an old man， says，“Everyone takes advantage of the ignorant （无知的）.” These small moments of understanding hit me hard.
As a boy， growing up with Filipino and American parents in Hong Kong， I’m used to language barriers （障碍）.Cantonese， the language of my home， is still hard for me.But small moments of connection through languages feel special.As Nelson Mandela， the former president of South Africa， said，“If you talk to a man in a language he understands， that goes to his head.If you talk to him in his mother tongue， that goes to his heart.”
The more I think about “why” learn languages， the more I realise it’s about “how”.Learning a language makes it easy for you to make mistakes and feel embarrassed.Sometimes， this makes me want to stick with English.But then I watch an Italian film and hear some new words and conversations that wouldn’t be possible without my efforts.I wouldn’t feel the connection without falling many times.I’ve learned that however fluent you may think you are， there is no finish line in learning a language.And that’s what keeps me pushing forward in my language journey.
语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述了作者学习中文和意大利文的个人经历与感悟，强调语言学习的意义在于连接人心，而非仅仅达到流利，同时传达了语言学习是一个没有终点的过程。
28.How does the author find about people’s questions？（ ）
A.They are difficult to explain.
B.They are easy to answer.
C.They make him comfortable.
D.They encourage him in a way.
解析：A 细节理解题。根据第一段第二句可知，作者不能轻易回答人们的问题，这让他感到烦恼。因此，作者觉得这些问题很难解释。
29.What does the author do when feeling worried about studying in Italy？（ ）
A.Practice English more. B.Turn to an old man.
C.Watch Italian films. D.Speak with Italians.
解析：C 细节理解题。根据第二段第三句可知，当作者对在意大利学习感到担忧时会看意大利电影。
30.Why does the author mention what Mandela said？（ ）
A.To prove the difficulty in understanding.
B.To give the solutions to language barriers.
C.To say the existence of cultural differences.
D.To show the significance of feeling connected.
解析：D 推理判断题。根据第三段中作者引用的曼德拉的话“如果你用一个人听得懂的语言与他交谈，你的话会进入他的大脑。如果你用他的母语和他交谈，那就会进入他的内心”可推断，作者提及曼德拉的名言旨在说明情感联系在语言学习中的作用。
31.What does the author think of learning a language？（ ）
A.It helps one avoid mistakes.
B.It is an endless process.
C.It is a short-term project.
D.It takes fewer efforts.
解析：B 细节理解题。根据最后一段倒数第二句可知，作者认为学习语言是一个无止境的过程。
D
Geda Qawla， who is 75， is having trouble remembering words from his native Ongota language.He’s one of only five people who can still speak it.As he gets older， he finds it harder to think of the names of things like trees and birds.“I can feel it leaving me.The others try to help me remember but they are the same， they are also forgetting and there’s no one left to teach us，” he said.Geda was afraid that as the remaining speakers age and pass away， the language may disappear with them.
This is just one example of a bigger problem happening all over the world.Languages are disappearing fast， with one dying every two weeks.If things don’t change， by the end of this century， half of the 7，000 languages we have now might be gone.The ones in the most danger are those that aren’t written down and those spoken by very few people.
The main reasons for this are technology and the way the world is becoming more connected.People who speak smaller languages are being pushed to stop using them and start speaking bigger languages.More people moving to new places also contributes to this， as they leave their native languages behind and learn new ones.
However， some languages that were almost gone have been saved.This happened through long-term efforts to bring them back to life.These efforts included teaching them in schools， using them in the media， and even putting them on road signs.But for most languages， like Ongota， there isn’t enough money or support to do this.
At Arba Minch University， some researchers are trying to save the Ongota language by making a dictionary.Some young Ongota people who have had an education also want to keep their language alive.For Sav ， an Italian expert who studies people and their cultures， losing Ongota would be very sad.“When a language disappears，” he says， “you lose a special way of seeing the world that can’t be replaced.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了世界各地语言正在快速消失的问题，以及人们为了保持语言的活力所做的努力。
32.What can we learn about Geda Qawla？（ ）
A.He is skilled in his native language.
B.He likes to teach others Ongota language.
C.He is worried about the Ongota language.
D.He has difficulties in remembering new words.
解析：C 细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句可知， Geda Qawla担心Ongota语。
33.What does the author want to tell us in paragraph 3？（ ）
A.Which languages need to be saved.
B.How technology is changing languages.
C.When we can keep languages from disappearing.
D.Why smaller languages are becoming less common.
解析：D 推理判断题。作者在第三段中提到：说小语种的人被迫停止使用小语种，开始学习新的语言。因此，作者在第三段想告诉我们为什么小语种越来越不常见。
34.Why does the author mention Sav in the last paragraph？（ ）
A.To stress the importance of language.
B.To show the hard work in saving language.
C.To recommend ways to view the world.
D.To praise Ongota young people’s efforts.
解析：A 推理判断题。根据最后一段中Sav 说的话可推断，作者在最后一段提到Sav 是为了强调语言的重要性。
35.What is the best title for the text？（ ）
A.Technology and Language Loss
B.The Fight to Keep Languages Alive
C.The Challenge of Geda Qawla’s Language
D.Reasons for Saving the World’s Languages
解析：B 标题归纳题。本文主要讲述了世界各地语言正在快速消失的问题，以及人们为了保持语言的活力所做的努力。因此B项（为语言的生存而战）可作文章最佳标题。
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。
（2025·扬州高一上期中）Learning a foreign language is one of the hardest things a brain can do and commonly considered a process full of barriers.36.（ ） Here are some of difficulties faced by many language learners.Also， some useful suggestions will be given.Just be concentrated and motivated when working on those foreign language skills， and you’ll succeed finally.
37.（ ） Some of us find the initial stage of learning a new language very challenging.Almost every language learning journey starts with the alphabet， which can be difficult for some people.That is the first obstacle.38.（ ） It is important that you stay focused at this point and don’t get discouraged.Think of the day when you will succeed and start speaking with the locals.
Problems with grammar.39.（ ） After all， you can speak a language without knowing grammar.But it doesn’t mean that you can ignore it.During the learning process， it is useful to have one or more grammar books.If you don’t understand some grammar rules， feel free to ask for help many times until you understand them completely.
Effect of attitude.Believe it or not， one of the main barriers to learning a foreign language is your attitude.Some believe that the language is hard and that， even if working very hard， they might not succeed.40.（ ） Then unavoidably the performances are poor.So think positively and keep in mind that if you stick to doing it， there will be nothing you can’t do.
A.Hesitation in speaking.
B.Learning from the beginning.
C.As a result， their brain will not work enough.
D.Grammar is not important in learning a foreign language.
E.But you can easily overcome them once you realise them.
F.The grammar of every language surely has its demanding part.
G.When you pass it， there comes another one， like everyday phrases.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了学习外语时可能面临的一些困难，并提出了一些有益的建议。
36.E 上文提到学习外语很难，下文说明有些建议可以帮助你学习外语，故E项（但是一旦你意识到障碍，你就可以很容易地克服它们）符合语境。
37.B 该段介绍学习一门新语言的初始阶段非常具有挑战性，几乎所有的语言学习之旅都是从字母开始的。故B项（从头开始学习）可以总结该段内容，能够作为段落小标题。
38.G 上文提到障碍，故G项（当你通过它的时候，就会有另一个，就像日常短语一样）承接上文，符合语境。
39.D 根据段落小标题可知，该段介绍的是关于语法方面的问题，空后也是关于语法的问题，故D项（在学习外语时，语法并不重要）符合语境。
40.C 上文指出学习中消极的态度，下文说明由此而产生的后果，C项（结果，他们的大脑将无法充分工作）符合语境，和下文共同解释消极态度带来的不好的结果。
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
（2025·保定高一上月考）As a freshman in high school， I faced a lot of problems while learning English.It was a major 41 for me， and my progress was slow. 42 ， I often felt defeated by the ups and downs of language learning.My 43 towards English was not positive， and it seemed like a very difficult task.
One day， my English teacher noticed my problems and 44 my situation as a common type of challenges that many students face.She sat with me and provided 45 suggestions on how to learn English.She 46 the importance of having the right attitude and determination， which she said were key 47 in solving the difficulties.She 48 classic methods to me， like keeping a vocabulary journal and connecting new words with characters in my favorite movies.It made the learning process more 49 .
With her help， my English skills began to improve 50 .I learned that my attitude was an important 51 that could help me make progress.This experience taught me that with the right 52 ， any difficulty can be solved.It proves the saying， “Where there’s a will， there’s a way.”
Now， when I look back， I see that my first difficulties were just a part of the learning 53 .I’ve come to understand that every 54 is a chance to grow， and with hard work， there’s nothing that can’t be 55 .
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在高中英语学习的困难和进步过程，鼓励人们不要放弃，坚持就会有好的结果。
41.A.process B.adventure
C.struggle D.difference
解析：C 根据上文 I faced a lot of problems while learning English可知，作者学习英语时面临很多问题，进步缓慢，所以这是一个很难做的事情。
42.A.Politely B.Actually
C.Equally D.Likely
解析：B 根据I often felt defeated by the ups and downs of language learning可知，这是对现实的客观描述，应用表示事实或实际情况的副词。
43.A.choice B.design
C.credit D.attitude
解析：D 根据下文my attitude was an ...make progress可知，这里指的是作者对英语的态度。
44.A.referred to B.turned to
C.checked out D.worked out
解析：A 根据One day， my English teacher noticed my problems and可知，英语老师注意到作者的问题，把作者的情况视为许多学生面临的常见挑战类型。
45.A.annoying B.confident
C.specific D.confusing
解析：C 根据suggestions on how to learn English可知，英语老师给出建议，这些建议是具体的。
46.A.impressed B.stressed
C.admired D.organized
解析：B 根据the importance of having the right attitude and determination可知，老师强调了有正确态度和决心的重要性。
47.A.effects B.documents
C.affairs D.factors
解析：D 根据语境可知，正确态度和决心是解决困难的关键因素。
48.A.recommended B.commented
C.contacted D.regarded
解析：A 根据like keeping a vocabulary journal and connecting new words with characters in my favorite movies可知，老师给作者推荐了学习方法。
49.A.useful B.traditional
C.interesting D.calm
解析：C 根据上句可知，这些方法使学习过程变得更加有趣。
50.A.creatively B.rapidly
C.softly D.carefully
解析：B 根据With her help， my English skills began to improve可知，在老师的帮助下，作者的英语技能开始迅速提高。
51.A.program B.destination
C.project D.point
解析：D 这里表示作者意识到态度是重要的一点，因为可以帮助作者取得进步。
52.A.clues B.means
C.summaries D.demands
解析：B 根据上文可知，老师给作者提供了学习方法，因此作者认为只要有正确的方法，任何困难都可以解决。
53.A.journey B.source
C.quality D.symbol
解析：A 根据语境可知，作者认为他遇到的第一个困难只是学习旅程的一部分。
54.A.method B.aid
C.challenge D.situation
解析：C 根据下文a chance to grow可知，作者认为每次挑战都是一个成长的机会。
55.A.competed B.preserved
C.hosted D.achieved
解析：D 这里表示只要努力，就没有什么是不能实现的。
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。
（2025·湖南师大附中高一上期末） Many people mistakenly believe that the ability 56. （learn） is a matter of intelligence.They use phrases like “practice makes perfect” without really considering the learning strategy at play.So why bother getting better at it？
A growing body of research is making it clear 57. learners are made， not born.Through the 58. （practice） use of plans and strategies， we can all develop our learning skill faster and more 59. （effective）.In short， we can all get better at getting better.
In order to develop an area of expertise （专长）， we first have to set achievable 60. （goal） about what we want to learn.Then we make plans to help us stay on track.Of equal importance 61. （be） metacognition defined by psychologists as “thinking about thinking”.Broadly speaking， it’s a matter of asking 62. （we） questions like： Do I really get this idea？ Could I explain it to a friend？ In our learning， we also benefit from reflection， 63. requires a moment of calm.Sleep is a fascinating example of this idea.It 64. （turn） out that we tidy up our knowledge while we’re napping or sleeping deeply.
The good news from all of this — for individuals and for companies looking to help their employees be their best — is that learning is 65. learned behavior.Being a quick study doesn’t mean you’re the smartest person in the room.It’s that you’ve learned how to learn.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要阐述了学习能力并非天生，而是可以通过实践和使用策略来培养的观点。
56.to learn 考查非谓语动词。the ability to do sth意为“做某事的能力”，其中to do是动词不定式作后置定语。故填to learn。
57.that 考查宾语从句。此句中it是形式宾语，设空处所在的从句为真正的宾语，从句中不缺成分，故用that构成“make it clear that＋从句”的结构。故填that。
58.practical 考查形容词。此处需用形容词作定语修饰名词use，意为“实际的，实用的”。故填practical。
59.effectively 考查副词。此处需用副词作状语修饰动词develop，意为“有效地，实际上”。故填effectively。
60.goals 考查名词复数。空处缺中心词，此处表示泛指，且前面没有限定词，goal是可数名词，故填复数名词goals。
61.is 考查时态和主谓一致。此处是倒装句，表语前置需要将系动词提到主语前面，主语是metacognition，为不可数名词，谓语动词应用单数形式，且句子描述的是一般事实，因此用一般现在时。故填is。
62.ourselves 考查人称代词。此处需用代词作ask的宾语；再结合句意可知，此处表示“问我们自己”，因此应用we的反身代词。故填ourselves。
63.which 考查定语从句。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是reflection，指物，且在从句中作主语，故填which。
64.turns 考查时态和主谓一致。It后缺少谓语动词，根据语境可知，句子描述的是一般事实，因此用一般现在时。故填turns。
65.a 考查冠词。结合语境可知，此处表示“一种习得的行为”，表示泛指，应用不定冠词，且learned的发音以辅音音素开头，故填a。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
（2024·淄博中学高一上期中）假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Jack来信谈及汉语学习的困难，向你寻求帮助。请你给他写一封回信，内容包括：
（1）上课认真听讲；（2）多读中文书籍；（3）结交中国朋友等。
注意：（1）写作词数应为80个左右；
（2）请按如下格式作答。
Dear Jack，
Yours，
Li Hua
参考范文：
Dear Jack，
I know from your e-mail that you are learning Chinese this semester and ask me for some advice.Here are my suggestions.
First， you should listen carefully to your teachers in class and practice as often as possible after class.Second， I’d like to recommend you to read some Chinese story books， which help you enlarge your vocabulary and understand the different meanings of the words.Third， I think it is a good idea to communicate with Chinese native speakers.Last but not least， watching Chinese movies and listening to Chinese songs are good ways to learn idiomatic Chinese.
I hope my advice will be helpful.
Yours，
Li Hua
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。
When I was in middle school， my family moved to Seattle， where my parents started their new business — a small grocery store downstairs my house.As a girl of shy and reserved nature， I had to take a fresh start to fit into the sophisticated city life.
One sunny day， my school announced an exciting event， a talent show for the local food bank.Students were encouraged to showcase their unique talents in front of the public in the city hall on National Day.A buzz of excitement fed the school as everyone began preparing for the big day.Deep down， I felt a spark of curiosity and a desire to participate.However， my self-doubt held me back，“I don’t have any special skills to share.”
Days turned into weeks， and the talent show drew closer.I couldn’t shake the upsetting feeling until one day， Emma， one of the most popular girls in my class， came to me while I was helping in the grocery store after class.“How about singing together in the talent show？” She grinned，“I heard you singing a tune， along the way back home.I can’t help following you here.” Gosh， I couldn’t believe my ears.Emma， with personality and popularity， acknowledged my little talent.Since Emma had the world’s prettiest voice， I felt like being favoured by fortune.
“You two？ The talent show for the food bank？” My mum bent towards us and her face lit up.“A big occasion.” Then a light bulb seemed to go in her head.“Why not practise right now upstairs？ I bet you’ll be a perfect match.” Winking at us， she seemed to know we were thinking alike.
Emma and I embarked on rehearsing almost every single day after school.We brainstormed， exchanged ideas and rehearsed the scene.As the days rolled by， I was feeling pretty good about our act.But the day before the performance， Emma called that she had an acute stomachache and was not in any shape to perform.
注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
I was completely knocked out by the news.
Finally came the big moment.
参考范文：
I was completely knocked out by the news.What should I do？ Having prepared for such a long time， I didn’t think of that coming up.Feeling at a loss， I was brainstorming as hard as I could to think of a solution， when a gentle touch on my back brought me back to reality.It was my mum， who looked at me with care and concern.“You have prepared for it enough.You can do it by yourself.” She said after my stumbled explanation.I looked back at her eyes， and a sense of confidence and warmness swelled up in my heart.Yes， I could do it myself.
Finally came the big moment.Looking around the audience， I stepped onto the stage， with butterflies in my stomach.My voice trembled at first， but with the melodies flew around， the nervousness was gone with the wind.Emotions filled in my song， I performed as naturally as I spoke every day.I saw my mum， who was looking at me with reassurance and care.It turned out to be a good performance， which helped me conquer my fears and turned me into a new person.
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