2026届高考英语二轮复习高频考点增分提升练 模块三 数词1
一、语法填空
1．A woman in her ___________________________ (sixty) told him her husband had died of cancer a week earlier.
2．There are twelve floors in this building and Mr. Wu’s office is on the _________________________ (four) floor.
3．It is reported that the United States uses twice ___________________ much energy as the whole of Europe.
4．The book is very interesting; I want to read it a ____________________ (three) time.
5．Indonesia, with over 261 million people, is the _____________________ (four) most populous country in the world.
6．Peter's jacket looks similar to mine, but costs twice _______________ much.
7．At present, ____________________________ (billion) of people live without sufficient shelter and clean water.
8．Though the old man is in his ____________________________ (ninety), he is still very healthy.
9．You can have an idea worth ________________________ (million) of dollars.
10．He was born in Germany in 1956 but he stayed in China in ____________________ 1990s.
11．Hawking became world-famous in his ________________________ (thirty) in the 1970s.
12．Two _____________________ (three) of the people who lived there were dead or injured.
13．The world's wildlife population has suffered a devastating loss of almost three _____________________ (five) since 1970.
14．About one ________________________ (three) of the students in our class have read this novel.
15．The cost of production in our country is ________________________ (two) more than that in the other countries.
16．Her bike looks just the same as his, but it costs ________________________ (two) as much as his.
17．Linda's hair is twice as long _______________ her younger sister's.
18．In the early _______________________ (fifty), researchers found that people scored higher on intelligence tests if they spoke more than one language.
19．Freshkills Park, the largest park to be developed in New York City in more than a century, is 2,200 acres, and it is approximately three times _________________________ (large) than Central Park.
20．My uncle’s house in the downtown area is much smaller than ours, but it is twice _______________ expensive.
二、短文填空
21．Chinese astronauts in Tiangong space station opened a science lecture on December 9th, 2021 as they traveled around ① ________________ Earth.
There ② ________________ (be) a lecture and some interesting activities on that exciting day. First, Zhai Zhigang, Wang Yaping and Ye Guangfu, all members of the Shenzhou XIII mission crew, greeted students, teachers and other participants as the lecture began at 3:40 pm. They then showed viewers the place ③ ____________________ they live and work. The astronauts carried out experiments ④ ____________________________________ (show) interesting physical phenomena(现象) in space, ⑤ __________________________ (include) "disappearing buoyancy (浮力)" and a "water ball". At last, before the end of the livestreamed activities, they ⑥ _______________________ (happy) answered questions from students. ⑦ ________________________ (million) of primary and middle school students across China watched the 60-minute televised event, which was the first lecture of the Tiangong Class, China' s first extraterrestrial (地球大气圈外的) lecture series to make students interested ⑧ _______________ space science.
The manned space agency said that more lectures would ⑨ _______________________ (hold) based on the country's manned spaceflights and would also be presented by some ⑩ _______________________________ (profession) Chinese astronauts. Such activities are intended to spread knowledge about manned spaceflights for science among young people.
22．Mexico has a unique food culture, and tamales(玉米粉蒸肉), for example, is a kind of delicious food. At least three times a week, David, a bus driver, buys tamales in the street. Tamales are made of corn flour as well ① _______________ meat, beans and cheese, David ② __________________________ (eat) the dish since childhood because the taste is ③ __________________________ (extreme) good.
Tamales are not only tasty, but they are also a good way ④ ____________________________ (provide) enough energy for people in the workday. They carry lovely memories for ⑤ ________________________ (million) of people like David. He remembers his grandmother preparing tamales for family celebrations and religious events.
Tamales are eaten in several neighboring countries under other names. But ⑥ ________________ number of tamales in Mexico is huge, according to food researcher Ricardo. He has identified 25 families making tamales in Mexico, ⑦ ____________________ have many different kinds ⑧ ____________________ (base) on tastes and sizes.
The popularity of the tamale is so great that people can’t stop ⑨ ________________________ (enjoy) them. It is not a simple dish but a symbol of culture. David thinks tamales should ⑩ __________________________ (pass) from generation to generation, and he says he will eat them with his wife, children and other relatives to celebrate every festival, just like his parents and grandparents did.
23．China's space project sets sail for the sea of stars The Mengtian lab module (舱) successfully ① _____________________ (join) the Tianhe core module and the Wentian lab module at China's space station Tiangong on the early morning of Tuesday.
Mengtian is the ② _____________________ (two) lab module of the space station and the first one is Wentian that was connected with Tianhe ③ ____________________________ (previous). With the two lab modules now docked (对接) with the core module, the T-shaped structure of the space station ④ __________________________ (take）shape up to now. The space station has entered its final construction stage as ⑤ _______________________ (plan).
This smooth progress should be owed to scientists and engineers and all those ⑥ ____________________ devotion and hard work has made the space station ⑦ _____________ reality. China has never abandoned its ambition of acquiring advanced space capabilities and becoming a pioneer in the exploration of space, so as ⑧ _______________________ (help) expand our knowledge of the universe. China's pride in its space achievements is also an expression of thanks ⑨ _______________ all people who have made contributions. The insistence on the space missions being well-prepared, well-organized and well-implemented (有效执行) has been the ⑩ ____________________________ (found) on which China's aerospace industry has continually reached new heights.
24．Many people may think the Forbidden City or the Palace Museum is ① _______________ outstanding and old-fashioned museum. But in the past few years, the museum ② _______________________________________________________ (work) hard to popularize Chinese cultural relics (遗产) among young people.
The museum’s online store now offers special cultural and ③ ________________________ (create) products. For example, in 2014, it started to make T-shirts that look like an emperor’s coat. It also sold ④ __________________________ (earphone) that look like the necklaces worn by ancient officials, ⑤ ____________________ brought in about 1 billion yuan in sales in 2016, reported China Youth Daily.
Last year, a documentary (纪录片) whose title is Masters in Forbidden City became popular online. The documentary is about the people ⑥ __________________________ (repair) the relics in the museum. Many of these workers are young, and some are even in their ⑦ ________________________ (twenty).
Some other museums across the country, such ⑧ _______________ the National Museum of China, ⑨________________________ (inspire) by the Palace Museum’s efforts, are working on similar projects of ⑩ ____________________ (they) own.
参考答案
1．答案：sixties
解析：考查数词表达法。句意：一位六十几岁的妇女告诉他，她丈夫一周前死于癌症。in one’s sixties意为“在某人六十多岁时”。故填sixties。
2．答案：fourth
解析：考查数词。句意：这栋楼有十二层，吴先生的办公室在四楼。所设空表达的是顺序和位置，指第四层楼，应用序数词，故填fourth。
3．答案：as
解析：考查倍数表达法。句意：据报道，美国的能源消耗量是整个欧洲的两倍。该句属于“倍数+as...as...”结构。故填as。
4．答案：third
解析：考查数词。句意：这本书非常有趣；我想读第三遍。此处为“不定冠词a/ an+序数词+名词”强调在已知数量上再累加一个，表示“第三”应用序数词third。故填third。
5．答案：fourth
解析：考查序数词。句意:有超过2.61亿人的印度尼西亚是世界第四人口大国。根据空前的定冠词the判断应填序数词。
6．答案：as
解析：考查倍数表示法。句意：彼得的夹克看起来和我的相似，但价钱是我的两倍。根据句意可知，此处表示第一件夹克价格是另一件价格的两倍。需使用短语“倍数+as+名词”意为“……的几倍”。故填as。
7．答案：billions
解析：考查固定短语。句意：目前，数十亿人没有足够的住所和干净的水。billions of表示“数以亿计的”，该短语为固定短语，故填billions。
8．答案：nineties
解析：考查名词。句意：虽然这位老人已经九十多岁了，但他仍然很健康。在某人多大的时候用in one's +年龄的复数，这是个固定用法。故填nineties。
9．答案：millions
解析：考查固定用法。此处millions of意为“大量的”。
10．答案：the
解析：年代前用定冠词the。
11．答案：thirties
解析：考查数词。“in one’s+整十的基数词复数”为固定用法。故空处填thirties。
12．答案：thirds
解析：three"三",基数词,在英语中,表示分数时,分母数字用序数词表示,如果分子数字大于一,则分母序数词要加s,故三分之二应译为two thirds。故填thirds。
13．答案：fifths
解析：考查分数表示法。分析句子可知，此处是指“五分之三”。英语中，分数的分子用基数词，分母用序数词，且当分子大于一时，分母要用复数形式。故填fifths。
14．答案：third
解析：考查分数表达。句意：我们班大约三分之一的学生读过这本小说。分数的表达结构为“基数词（分子）+序数词（分母）”，当分子大于1时，分母序数词用复数形式；这里分子是one，分母用序数词third，表示“三分之一”。故填third。
15．答案：twice
解析：考查倍数表达法。句意:我国的生产成本是其他国家的两倍。本句用的是"倍数+比较级+ than"结构,故填twice。
16．答案：twice
解析：句意:她的自行车看起来和他的一样,但价格却是他的自行车的两倍。此处是倍数的表达法之一:倍数词+as+形容词或副词原级+as...。
17．答案：as
解析：考查倍数表示法。句意：Linda的头发是她妹妹的两倍长。根据句意可知，此处是倍数表达：“倍数+as+形容词/副词原级+as”。故填as。
18．答案：fifties
解析：句意:在五十年代早期,研究人员发现掌握超过一门语言的人在智力测试上得分更高。整十数基数词的复数形式可以用来表示年代和年龄,如in the fifties在50年代；in his fifties在他50多岁时。
19．答案：larger
解析：考查倍数表达法。句意:弗莱士河公园是纽约市一个多世纪以来开发的最大的公园,占地2200英亩,大约是中央公园的三倍大。分析句子结构可知,此处考查"...is X times+形容词/副词的比较级+than..."结构,表示"……是……的几倍大"。故填larger。
20．答案：as
解析：句意:我叔叔在市中心的房子比我们的房子要小得多, 但是它的价格却是我们的房子价格的两倍。本题考查比较级。本句使用了 。倍数+as... as...”结构,从句子结构和意思看出本句省略了部分内容。
21．答案：the；was；where；to show/showing；including；happily；Millions；in；be held；professional
解析：①考查冠词。句意：2021年12月9日，Tiangong太空站的中国航天员在地球旅行时开了一个科学讲座。Earth地球，世界独一无二的东西前加定冠词the。故填the。
②考查动词时态。句意：在那激动人心的一天，有一场讲座和一些有趣的活动。根据句子on that exciting day，此处谓语动词用一般过去时，there be的be动词主谓一致根据就近原则，与a lecture保持一致，谓语动词用单数形式。Was符合题意。故填was。
③考查定语从句。句意：然后，他们向观众展示了他们生活和工作的地方。分析句子结构，先行词the place在从句作地点状语，用关系副词where引导。故填where。
④考查非谓语动词。句意：宇航员们进行的实验显示了太空中有趣的物理现象，包括“浮力消失”和“水球”。分析句子结构，此处作非谓语动词。前面名词experiments与动词show构成主动关系，用现在分词形式showing作后置定语，或用不定式短语to show作目的状语。故填to show/showing。
⑤考查介词。句意：宇航员们进行的实验显示了太空中有趣的物理现象，包括“浮力消失”和“水球”。此处后接名词"disappearing buoyancy (浮力)"and a "water ball"用介词，including包括，符合题意。故填including。
⑥考查副词。句意：最后，在直播活动结束前，他们愉快地回答了学生的问题。修饰后面动词用副词形式，作状语，happily愉快地，符合题意。故填happily。
⑦考查数词。句意：中国数百万中小学生观看了这场60分钟的电视直播活动，这是天宫班的第一场讲座，天宫班是中国第一个让学生对太空科学感兴趣的地外系列讲座。Millions of 数百万，后面接介词of，数词应该用复数形式，表概数。故填Millions。
⑧考查介词。句意：中国数百万中小学生观看了这场60分钟的电视直播活动，这是天宫班的第一场讲座，天宫班是中国第一个让学生对太空科学感兴趣的地外系列讲座。分析句子结构，前面make为使役动词，句中interested作宾语补足语，相当于形容词，后面接宾语应符合be interested in（对……感兴趣）搭配。故填in。
⑨考查动词被动语态。句意：载人航天局表示，将根据中国载人航天飞行情况举办更多讲座，一些专业的中国航天员也将参加讲座。根据句意，more lectures与动词hold构成被动关系，用被动关系，情态动词would接动词原形，be held符合题意。故填be held。
⑩考查形容词。句意：载人航天局表示，将根据中国载人航天飞行情况举办更多讲座，一些专业的中国航天员也将参加讲座。此处修饰后面名词astronauts用形容词形式，作前置定语。Professional专业的，符合题意。故填professional。
22．答案：as；has eaten；extremely；to provide；millions；the；which；based；enjoying；be passed
解析：①考查固定短语。句意:玉米粉蒸肉是由玉米粉以及肉、豆类和奶酪制成的,David从小就吃这道菜,因为味道非常好。分析句子可知,空格处构成固定短语as well as表示“也,以及”,故填as。
②考查动词时态。句意同上题。分析句子可知,空格处为句子谓语部分,根据时间状语since childhood可知应使用现在完成时,主语是David,故填has eaten。
③考查副词。句意同第一题。分析句子可知,空格处为原因状语从句的状语部分,应使用副词修饰形容词good,故填extremely。
④考查非谓语动词。句意: 玉米粉蒸肉不仅美味,而且是一种在工作日为人们提供足够能量的好方法。分析句子可知,空格处为定语部分修饰名词way表示“……的方法”应使用不定式作后置定语,故填/to provide。
⑤考查固定短语。句意:它们为数百万像大卫这样的人留下了美好的回忆。分析句子可知,空格处表示“数以百万计的”,应使用固定短语millions of,故填millions。
⑥考查固定短语。句意:但据食品研究人员里卡多称,墨西哥的玉米粉蒸肉数量(需求量)巨大。分析句子可知,空格处构成固定短语the number of表示“……的数量”,可知此处缺少定冠词。故填the。
⑦考查定语从句。句意:他已经确定了墨西哥25个制作玉米粉蒸肉的家庭,根据口味和大小,有许多不同的种类。分析句子可知,空格处为非限制性定语从句引导词,先行词是families定语从句缺少主语,应使用关系代词which,故填which。
⑧考查非谓语动词。句意同上题。based on基于、此处用过去分词作后置定语修饰名词kinds,故填based。
⑨考查非谓语动词。句意: 玉米粉蒸肉的受欢迎程度如此之高,以至于人们无法停止享用它们。分析句子可知,空格处为动词stop的宾语,构成固定搭配stop doing表示“停止做……”,应使用动名词形式。故填enjoying。
⑩考查动词语态。句意: 大卫认为玉米粉蒸肉应该代代相传。分析句子可知,空格处和情态助动词should构成复合谓语,主语tamales和动词pass之间是被动关系,应使用被动语态,故填be passed。
23．答案：joined；second；previously；has taken；planned；whose；a；to help；to；foundation
解析：①考查动词的时态。根据时间状语"on the early morning of Tuesday"可知，此处应用一般过去时，故填joined。
②考查数词。根据语境和空后的"the first one"可知，空处表示"第二个"，故填序数词second。
③考查副词。分析句子结构可知，空处修饰谓语动词，应用副词，故填previously。
④考查时态和语态。现在两个实验舱和核心舱对接完毕，到目前为止，该空间站的"T"字构型已经成形。根据时间状语"up to now"可知，此处应用现在完成时，又主语和take是主动关系，故填has taken。
⑤考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，此处是状语从句的省略，plan与被省略的主语是动宾关系，故用过去分词。
⑥考查定语从句。进展顺利应该归功于科学家、工程师和所有那些为把空间站变为现实而奉献和努力的人。分析句子结构可知，空处引导限制性定语从句，且在从句中作定语，故填whose。
⑦考查冠词。reality"事实，现实事件“为可数名词，且其前无限定词修饰，应用不定冠词表泛指，故填a。
⑧考查非谓语动词。根据语境和空前的"so as"可知，空处表目的，应用不定式，故填to help。so as to do sth."为了做某事"。
⑨考查介词。thanks to sb. for sth."因某事感谢某人"是固定用法。空后是表示人的all people，故填to。
⑩考查名词。根据空前的"the"和空后的"on which"可知，空处应用名词，故填foundation“根据，基础”。
24．答案：an；has been working/has worked；creative；earphones；which；repairing；twenties；as；inspired；their
解析：①考查冠词。句意：许多人可能认为紫禁城或故宫博物院是一个杰出的老式的博物馆。空格处意思为“一个,一座”,且outstanding为元音字母开头, 故填an。
②考查时态和主谓一致。句意：但在过去的几年里, 故宫一直在努力在年轻人中推广中国文化遗产。设空处为谓语, 根据时间状语in the past few years和语境分析, 可知应用现在完成(进行)时, 主语是单数, 谓语也要用第三人称单数形式, 故填has been working/has worked。
③考查形容词。句意：博物馆的网上商店现在提供特殊的文化创意产品。空格前有并列连词and, 应并列形容词, 故填creative。
④考查名词单复数。句意：据《中国青年报》报道, 该公司还销售酷似古代官员项链的耳机, 2016年销售额约为10亿元。此处earphone为泛指, 且与后面的necklaces对应, 须用复数, 故填earphones。
⑤考查定语从句。句意同上。分析可知, 设空处引导非限制性定语从句, 关系代词指代上文的句子, 在从句中做主语, 故填which。
⑥考查非谓语。句意：这部纪录片是关于修复博物馆文物的人们。repair在此处作定语, 修饰people, 且两者之间为主动关系, 故填repairing。
⑦考查数词。 句意：有些甚至才20多岁。 “in ones +岁数复数形式”为固定表达, 故填twenties。
⑧考察固定搭配。句意“全国各地的其他一些博物馆, 如中国国家博物馆, ”, such as为固定搭配, 意为“例如”, 故填as。
⑨考查非谓语。句意：全国各地的其他一些博物馆, 如中国国家博物馆, 都受到故宫博物院努力的启发, 正在进行自己的类似项目。本句的谓语为are working on, 故设空处为非谓语, 根据句意可知Some other museums与inspire之间是被动关系, 应用过去分词, 故填inspired。
⑩考查代词。句意同上。 “one’s own”为固定表达, 意为“自己的”, 且主语是Some other museums, 所以代词应用their, 故填their。2026届高考英语二轮复习高频考点增分提升练 模块三 数词2
一、阅读理解
Sunshine Junior Golf Camps
Sunshine Junior Golf Camps are designed to introduce you to the fun side of golf through playing games and contests. You will learn how to hit balls with a full swing, and how to chip and pitch. Most importantly, Sunshine Junior Golf Camps offer an opportunity to interact with other kids, get a good workout, enjoy the outdoors and learn a sport they can enjoy for the rest of their lives!
Schedule
The camps will cover three areas: the driving range, putting green and pitching green. Daily contests for prizes are always a big hit.
Preconditions
The camps are specific to juniors, ages 6-12 years old, with little to ZERO experience.
What to Bring
A registration confirmation email with details of what is needed will be sent from Tom Smith, Manager of Sunshine Junior Golf Camps. For safety and administrative purposes, a physical examination report is recommended and a safety agreement will be signed during check-in.
Cancellation Policy
PLEASE NOTE OUR REFUND POLICY:
The class cancellation policy is a refund less 18% of registration fee until 7 days prior to the first day of camp. The refund is 50% of the registration fee if canceled within 7 days after the camps start. There is no refund if canceled two days (Saturday or Sunday) before the first class.
1． What can campers do at Sunshine Junior Golf Camps
A. Learn basic skills of golf.
B. Get free lessons from sports experts.
C. Interact with famous golf players.
D. Design unique sports T-shirts.
2． How much fee will be refunded if you cancel 5 days after the camps start
A. 18% of fee. B. 50% of fee. C. 80% of fee. D. Full refund.
3． What can we know from the text
A. The camps will cover four areas.
B. The camps are special for experienced juniors.
C. There are all kinds of weekly contests for prizes.
D. A signed permission form is necessary for check-in.
Americans use many expressions with the word dog. People in the United States love their dogs and treat them well. They take their dogs for walks, let them play outside and give them good food and medical care. However, dogs without owners to care for them lead a different kind of life. The expression, to lead a dog’s life, describes a person who has an unhappy life.
Some people say we live in a dog-eat-dog world. That means many people are competing for the same things, like good jobs. They say that to be successful, a person has to work like a dog. The hard work can make people dog-tired. And, the situation would be even worse if they became sick as a dog.
Still, people say every dog has its day. This means that every person enjoys a successful period during his or her life. To be successful, people often have to learn new skills. Yet, some people say that you can never teach an old dog new tricks. They believe that older people do not like to learn new things and will not change the way they do things.
Husbands and wives use doghouse when they are angry at each other. For example, a woman might get angry at her husband for forgetting their wedding anniversary. She might tell him that he is in the doghouse and treats him badly. However, the husband may decide that it is best to leave things alone and not create more problems. He might decide to let sleeping dogs lie.
Dog expressions are also used to describe the weather. The dog days of summer are the hottest days of the year. A rainstorm may cool the weather. But we do not want it to rain too hard. We do not want it to rain cats and dogs.
4．What does the underlined expression “work like a dog” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Work very hard. B. Have an unhappy life.
C. Compete for the same things. D. Become successful.
5．If a man experiences a failure at work, what might his wife say to encourage him
A. It will rain cats and dogs. B. Every dog has its day.
C. You lead a dog’s life. D. You are in the doghouse.
6．Which of the following has the same meaning as “leave things untouched”
A. Become sick as a dog. B. Teach an old dog new tricks.
C. Let sleeping dogs lie. D. Make people dog-tired.
7． What’s the text mainly about
A. Expressions in American culture. B. Dog’s influence on American culture.
C. A fun way to learn English. D. Some expressions with the word dog.
Crows sometimes have a bad reputation: They’re said to be loud and annoying, and myths surrounding the birds tend to link them to death or misfortune. “But crows deserve more love and charity,” says Andreas Nieder, a neurophysiologist. “They can be incredibly cute, friendly and social, but above all, they are extremely smart.”
They are known for their problem-solving skills and amazing communication skills. For example, when a crow encounters a human, it will teach other crows how to identify the human. They know which humans are good and bad based on their previous experiences, holding grudges (积怨) against the bad ones while giving gifts to the good ones. If you get on a crow’s good side instead of bad side, you might just receive a gift from it. Many cases have been documented of crows leaving gifts for humans they like—often those who have left food out for them—with gifts including rocks, bones and lost objects like earrings and keys.
Have you ever been dive-bombed by a crow Although it is frightening, crows aren’t attacking you; they’re just being protective parents. Rather than “attacking”, this behavior is simply a warning to stay away from their young. Once you know, you can take steps to prevent it from happening again.
Planning for the future isn’t only a human trait (特性). Crows not only plan for future events but consider the thinking of other crows. When a crow stores food, it looks around to see if it’s being observed. If watched, the crow will pretend to hide its treasure, but will really put it in its feathers, and then fly away to find a new secret spot.
Evolution made this possible. But cognition, like life itself, serves more than just a need. Animal intelligence allows all sorts of fascinating phenomena to arise—a crow that solves puzzles, a gorilla that recognizes human language, and a parrot that tells jokes. Nature provides the notes, but animal brains make the music. The mind, as they say, is the only limit.
8．What is Andreas Nieder’s main view on crows
A. They are more annoying than other birds.
B. Myths about them have ruined their reputation.
C. Their intelligence is the most impressive trait.
D. They deserve love mainly for their friendliness.
9．Why do crows give gifts to humans
A. To respond to receiving food. B. To ask for more food in return.
C. To build a long-term relationship. D. To show their ability to find lost items.
10．What is the fourth paragraph mainly about
A. Limitation of animal intelligence.
B. Human-crow competition for food.
C. evolutionary origin of bird intelligence.
D. Crows’ misleading food- storing strategy.
11．How does the author conclude the discussion on animal intelligence
A. By comparing it to human cognition.
B. By emphasizing its limitless potential.
C. By listing all known animal behaviors.
D. By questioning its evolutionary purpose.
For the past 11 years, 83-year-old Al Merritt has been a reliable and cheery presence in his neighborhood.
Since 2010, Merritt has been trying to achieve the mission to cycle the circumference (周长) of the earth—24,901 miles—without ever leaving his own neighborhood. As a result, Merritt got to know many of his neighbors. Up until October 24, 2021, he never realized that his daily bicycle trips were as important to them as they were to him.
At 3 p.m., nearly 200 people gathered near his home to surprise and congratulate Merritt on the ending of his “around-the-world” adventure, and a large trophy (奖杯) was placed in his arms. “It's just unbelievable. I couldn't have imagined anything like this,” he said.
11 years ago, when his son Kevin brought him a bike, Merritt started cycling around. At first, his rides were about five miles long, then 10 to 12 miles, and gradually the length of his outings grew. As time went by, he began to think big—the circumference of the earth. By the end of 2020, he had covered 21,565 miles in total and knew he could complete his goal by the end of 2021.
There was no celebration of the goal planned until Natalie London and Taylor Plecity came along. They were visiting their mom when Merritt flew by on his bike. Attracted by his story, they walked over to introduce themselves. When they discovered Merritt was just weeks away from completing his goal, they asked if they could film a short documentary.
“We wanted to tell the story of this guy. What Merritt represents is how an individual's small acts can change an entire community,” said London. To celebrate the completion of Merritt's cycling goal, they secretly printed out flyers and placed them on the doorsteps of several blocks. But even they were surprised at the huge crowd that gathered.
Although Merritt has now achieved his goal, he has no plans to change the routine that has become the highlight of his daily life.
12．What can we know about Al Merritt
A. He bicycles with lots of neighbors.
B. He began his task in his seventies.
C. He was awarded a trophy by his club.
D. He visited various places around the world.
13．How did Merritt get the idea of the “around-the-world” adventure
A. He was persuaded by neighbors.
B. His son made a practical suggestion.
C.His physical capability improved gradually.
D.He watched an inspiring documentary.
14．What is the purpose of filming this short documentary
A. To share unforgettable experiences. B.To promote a healthy outdoor sport.
C. To encourage positive actions. D.To show a harmonious community.
15．What is the text mainly about
A. A senior bike racer. B. An unexpected harvest.
C.A successful big adventure. D. A neighborhood inspiration.
二、七选五
16．In the digital age, it’s quite easy to access anything you want right away through your digital devices—including books. ① _____________
They’re better for your eyes.
The blue light from screens can be harmful to your eyes. Studies have shown that light can actually harm the eyes. Staring at a screen for too long can cause redness and dryness. ② _____________
You’ll keep more information.
A 2014 study found that readers who use printed books absorb more information than those who read digitally on e-readers. Holding a physical book in your hands helps you stay focused. ③ _____________ Scientists owe this better absorption to the tactile (触觉的) experience of holding the book, as well as the fact that readers could see their progression easier in a physical book.
④ _____________
Whether you’re reading on an iPhone, Kindle, or some other devices, digital e-readers typically mean you have the Internet at your fingertips, As a result, it can easily cause you to surf the web. Having a physical book prevents you from quickly jumping to a new page or responding to a notification, meaning you’ll be less likely to get disturbed by other things.
Physical books improve your sleep habits.
Routine research has shown that the blue light from screens and devices changes our melatonin (褪黑激素) levels and circadian (生理节奏的) cycles. ⑤ _____________ Therefore, you’ll have more difficulty enjoying a good night’s rest. Instead of reading an e-book, choose a physical copy that is gentler on your eyes and sleep schedule.
A. It also allows you to remember more.
B. You’ll be more likely to get focused.
C. It can weaken your ability to fall asleep at night.
D. However, blue light tells your brain that you should be awake.
E. It’s impossible to ignore the popularity of digital entertainment.
F. Luckily, with printed books, this is not something to worry about.
G. With the growing popularity of e-books, it’s worth considering the benefits of physical ones.
三、完形填空（15空）
For the past 17 years, Raquel Radford Baker has been a school bus driver for the Dallas Independent School District. Last month, Baker saved the life of a 7-year-old boy who had a 1 moment on his way to school when he accidentally swallowed (吞咽) a coin and began to choke.
The 2 , which was caught on tape, took place on September 29. Preston, a first grader, was sitting in his seat on the bus, when he suddenly sat up, 3 that the coin he had been holding above his open mouth had 4 his throat. He got up and walked to Baker at the front of the bus and tapped her for 5 .
Initially, Baker thought Preston was sick, but 6 , she heard him say something about a coin and she sprang into 7 . She grabbed him from behind and carried him off the bus. When she got to a bench in front of the school, she told a nearby parent to call 911 as she started 8___ first aid, which she’d 9 during the company’s training sessions. 10 that moment, Baker, getting teary, said the only 11 running through her mind was, “I have to save this boy. I have to save him.”
Thanks to her 12 , the coin was removed from Preston’s throat. Before that, however, Preston had gone 13 and his face was turning blue. Baker continued first aid. That was when Preston said, “Miss Raquel, I’m okay. I can 14 ” Baker said that moment brought great 15 . She immediately hugged him tight. Preston promised to never put coins in his mouth again.
17．A. merry B. honorable C. guilty D. scary
18．A. incident B. journey C. attack D. conflict
19．A. deciding B. imagining C. realizing D. explaining
20．A. thrown off B. turned into C. torn off D. slipped into
21．A. leave B. change C. help D. comfort
22．A. eventually B. temporarily C. constantly D. secretly
23．A. panic B. action C. fame D. doubt
24．A. assessing B. seeking C. teaching D. performing
25．A. invented B. learned C. missed D. forgotten
26．A. Recalling B. Ignoring C. Recognizing D. Repeating
27．A. memory B. challenge C. thought D. courage
28．A. curiosity B. effort C. fortune D. guidance
29．A. deaf B. weak C. mad D. impatient
30．A. stand B. move C. listen D. breathe
31．A. relief B. responsibility C. respect D. motivation
四、短文填空
32．Major Heat is the ① _______________________ (twelve) solar term in the 24 solar terms and the last solar term of summer. “Heat” means hot, and “Major Heat” means extreme heat. Major Heat is a solar term of the year with the strongest sunshine and highest temperature and is a time of intense heat, frequent② ________________________________ (thunderstorm), and abundant rainfall.
Major Heat is around the middle in the “dog days”. It is the most violent and hottest solar term of the year, and the “moist and hot cross-steaming” also ③ _______________________ (reach) its peak at this time. Major Heat is the season ④ __________________ rainstorms and high temperatures are alternatively taking place in most parts of the country. Below are some customs during this season.
Fu Jiang originated ⑤ __________________ Shanxi, Henan and other places in China. During the dog days, people will slice ginger and stir it together with brown sugar, put it in a container, ⑥ ________________ cover it with gauze (纱布) to dry in the sun. This⑦ ____________________ (full) integrated product has a warm healthcare effect in cold seasons.
Fu tea, as the name suggests, is conventionally the tea⑧ ____________________ (drink) in the dog days. It is usually served free for passers-by from the beginning of June to the end of August. This kind of tea ⑨ _______________________ (make) of more than ten kinds of Chinese herbs such as honeysuckle, prunella, and licorice, all of ⑩ ____________________ have the effects of cooling down and dispelling summer heat.
五、书面表达
33．假如你是李华，你的外籍笔友 Frank 在邮件中说她将要参加一个重要的考试，但是现在感到非常焦虑。请你给他回封邮件，就“如何减轻压力，高效地进行复习”提供一些建议。
注意：
1. 词数为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Frank,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
六、读后续写
34．Hector stood in the front of his fifth-grade classroom as one of the last two competitors in the Room Five Geography Bee. His opponent having missed the last question, it was Hector's turn. If he answered his question correctly, he would be the Room Five champion.
“Where did I put that second sheet of questions ” Mr. Adler whispered while searching through a thick pile of papers on his messy desk. Mr. Adler, though a great teacher, had a reputation of being disorganized with a long history of misplacing things. “Oh well, I apologize for the delay.” said Mr. Adler after what seemed like a long time. “Hector, please tell us the capital city of Brazil.” Hearing the question, Hector smiled. Then, there was the answer.
Later that day in the courtyard, many classmates congratulated Hector. Wearing a proud smile, he greeted and thanked them all. Oh, the sweet taste of victory.
As it was getting late, the courtyard became deserted. But Hector still didn't want to leave. Then he saw Mr. Adler crossing the courtyard and holding a half-open bag full of papers. As he hurried past, an envelope dropped out but Mr. Adler was unaware, turned a corner and disappeared out of sight. Hector picked it up. On the envelope were the words “Fifth Grade Geography Bee Questions and Answers”. Hector stared wide-eyed at the envelope. Before he even had time to reflect on the consequences, he opened it and read the questions.
As soon as Hector had done it, he knew it was the wrong choice. He'd cheated and whatever he did now, he couldn't change the fact. “What if Mr. Adler thought I stole this morning's questions too ” Hector thought. “He'd take away my Room Five victory for sure.” Little did he know that one of the best days in his life would be turned into the worst so quickly. Torn by his conscience, Hector was totally at a loss what to do.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
Paragraph 1:
Before he realized it, Hector found himself standing in Mr. Adler's room.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Paragraph 2:
The next day, the entire school came to watch the Fifth Grade Geography Bee.
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参考答案
1．答案：A
解析：细节理解题。根据原文第一段“You will learn how to hit balls with a full swing, and how to chip and pitch.(你将学习如何全挥杆击球、切杆和短打)” 可知，营员可以在训练营中学习高尔夫的基本技能。故选A。
2．答案：B
解析：细节理解题。根据原文Cancellation Policy部分“The refund is 50% of the registration fee if canceled within 7 days after the camps start.(若在训练营开始后7天内取消，可退还50%的注册费)”可知，在训练营开始5天后取消，可退还50%的费用。故选B。
3．答案：D
解析：细节理解题。根据原文What to Bring部分“For safety and administrative purposes, a physical examination report is recommended and a safety agreement will be signed during check-in.(出于安全和管理目的，建议提供体检报告，报到时需签署安全协议)” 可知，报到时必须签署相关许可文件（安全协议）。故选D。
4．答案：A
解析：词句猜测题。根据上文“Some people say we live in a dog-eat-dog world. That means many people are competing for the same things, like good jobs. They say that to be successful,(有人说，我们生活在一个“弱肉强食”的世界里。意思是很多人都在争夺同样的东西，比如好工作。他们说，要想成功)”和下文“The hard work can make people dog-tired.(这份辛劳会让人“筋疲力尽”。)”可知，他们说，要想成功，就得“拼命工作”。由此可知，work like a dog意为“非常努力工作”。故选A。
5．答案：B
解析：推理判断题。根据第三段“Still, people say every dog has its day. This means that every person enjoys a successful period during his or her life.(尽管如此，人们还是说每个人都会有成功的时候。这意味着每个人在一生中都会有一段成功的时期。)”可知，如果一个人在工作中失败了，他的妻子可能会说“每个人都会有成功的时候”来鼓励他。故选B。
6．答案：C
解析：词句猜测题。根据第四段“However, the husband may decide that it is best to leave things alone and not create more problems.(不过，丈夫或许会觉得最好顺其自然，别再引发更多麻烦。)”可知，let sleeping dogs lie意为“别自找麻烦”与“leave things untouched”意思相同。故选C。
7．答案：D
解析：主旨大意题。根据第一段“Americans use many expressions with the word dog.(美国人使用很多带有‘dog’这个词的表达。)”可知，文章主要介绍了美国人使用的一些与“dog”这个单词有关的表达方式。故选D。
8．答案：C
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中““But crows deserve more love and charity,” says Andreas Nieder, a neurophysiologist. “They can be incredibly cute, friendly and social, but above all, they are extremely smart.”(神经生理学家安德烈亚斯·尼德说：“但乌鸦值得更多的爱和善意。它们可能非常可爱、友好且善于社交，但最重要的是，它们极其聪明。”)”可知，安德烈亚斯·尼德认为乌鸦最令人印象深刻的特质是它们的智慧。故选C。
9．答案：A
解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中“Many cases have been documented of crows leaving gifts for humans they like — often those who have left food out for them — with gifts including rocks, bones and lost objects like earrings and keys.(已经记录了许多乌鸦为它们喜欢的人留下礼物的案例——通常是那些为它们留下食物的人——礼物包括石头、骨头以及像耳环和钥匙这样的丢失物品。)”可知，乌鸦给人类送礼物是为了回应它们收到食物。故选A。
10．答案：D
解析：主旨大意题。根据第四段中“When a crow stores food, it looks around to see if it’s being observed. If watched, the crow will pretend to hide its treasure, but will really put it in its feathers, and then fly away to find a new secret spot.(当一只乌鸦储存食物时，它会环顾四周，看看是否有人在观察它。如果被监视，乌鸦会假装藏起它的宝贝，但实际上会把它藏在羽毛里，然后飞走去找一个新的秘密地点。)”可知，第四段主要讲的是乌鸦误导性的食物储存策略。故选D。
11．答案：B
解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Animal intelligence allows all sorts of fascinating phenomena to arise — a crow that solves puzzles, a gorilla that recognizes human language, and a parrot that tells jokes. Nature provides the notes, but animal brains make the music. The mind, as they say, is the only limit.(动物智力让各种迷人的现象得以出现——一只会解谜题的乌鸦，一只能识别人类语言的大猩猩，还有一只会讲笑话的鹦鹉。大自然提供了音符，但动物的头脑创造了音乐。正如他们所说，思维是唯一的限制。)”可知，作者通过强调动物智力无限的潜力来结束关于动物智力的讨论。故选B。
12．答案：B
解析：根据第一段中的For the past 11 years, 83-year-old Al Merritt和第四段中的11 years ago...Merritt started cycling around.可知,83岁的阿尔·梅里特在11年前,也就是他70多岁时就开始进行这项骑行任务。故选B项。
13．答案：C
解析：根据第四段第二、三句可知,一开始,他的骑行距离大约为5英里,然后是10到12英里,慢慢地,他外出骑行的时间越来越长。随着时间的流逝,他开始考虑更大的目标—地球的周长,由此可推知,他的体能逐渐提高,这使他产生“环球”冒险的想法。故选C项。
14．答案：C
解析：根据倒数第二段的We wanted to tell the story of this guy. What Merritt represents is how an individual's small acts can change an entire community可知,拍摄纪录短片的人想讲述梅里特的故事,他们认为他所代表的是一个人的小行为是如何改变整个社区的。由此可推知,拍摄这部纪录短片的目的是鼓励积极的行动。
15．答案：D
解析：通读全文可知,本文主要讲述了83岁的阿尔·梅里特在不离开自己的社区的情况下,完成了“环球”骑行—总长共计24,901英里,这一壮举鼓舞了社区里所有的人。由此可推知,D项(一个社区的鼓舞人心的人物)最能概括本文内容。故选D项。
16．答案：G；F；A；B；C
解析：①考查上下文衔接。本段引领全篇。下文都是说明纸质书的优势，与G项“随着电子书的日益普及，考虑实体书的好处是值得的”呼应，符合语境。
②考查上下文衔接。F项中的this指代上文盯着屏幕太长时间会导致眼睛发红和干涩的情况，且F项内容与前后句表达的语义逻辑流畅，符合语境。
③考查上下文衔接。A项中的It指代上句中的Holding a physical book in your hands，另外“remember more”与小标题对应，且A项内容与前后句表达的语义逻辑流畅，符合语境。
④考查段落主题句。B项“你更可能会变得专心”是对本段内容的总结，符合语境。
考查上下文衔接。C项中的It指代上句中的the blue light from screens and devices，并且该句“它会削弱你晚上入睡的能力”是下文“Therefore, you'll have more difficulty enjoying a good night’s rest”的原因，符合语境。
⑤联系上文题。根据前文Routine research has shown that the blue light from screens and devices change our melatonin(褪黑激素)levels and circadian(生理节奏的) cycles.(常规研究表明,屏幕和电子设备发出的蓝光会改变我们的褪黑激素水平和昼夜周期。)可知,此处强调屏幕和电子设备发出的蓝光会改变我们的褪黑激素水平和昼夜周期。C选项"它会削弱你晚上入睡的能力。"中的it指代前文的 “屏幕和电子设备发出的蓝光会改变我们的褪黑激素水平和昼夜周期”这个事实,由此削弱晚上入睡的能力,符合语境。故选C。
17．答案：D
解析：考查形容词词义辨析。句意：上个月，贝克救了一名7岁男孩的命，这名男孩在上学的路上经历了可怕时刻，他不小心吞下了一枚硬币，并开始窒息。A. merry快乐的；B. honorable光荣的；C. guilty内疚的；D. scary可怕的。根据下文“when he accidentally swallowed (吞咽) a coin and began to choke.”可知，男孩误吞硬币导致窒息，经历了可怕时刻。故选D项。
18．答案：A
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：这一事件发生在9月29日，被录了下来。A. incident事件；B. journey旅程；C. attack攻击；D. conflict冲突。这是发生在9月29日的意外事件。故选A项。
19．答案：C
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：普雷斯顿是一名一年级的学生，他坐在公交车上的座位上，突然坐了起来，意识到他一直拿在张大的嘴边的硬币滑进了喉咙。A. deciding决定；B. imagining想象；C. realizing意识到；D. explaining解释。普雷斯顿发现硬币滑进了喉咙。故选C项。
20．答案：D
解析：考查动词短语辨析。句意：普雷斯顿是一名一年级的学生，他坐在公交车上的座位上，突然坐了起来，意识到他一直举在嘴边的硬币滑进了喉咙。A. thrown off扔掉；B. turned into变成；C. torn off撕掉；D. slipped into滑进。根据第一段中“he accidentally swallowed (吞咽) a coin and began to choke.”可知，普雷斯顿误吞硬币，所以硬币滑进了喉咙。故选D项。
21．答案：C
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：他站起来，走到公共汽车前面的贝克跟前，拍拍她寻求帮助。A. leave离开；B. change改变；C. help帮助；D. comfort安慰。根据上文可知，普雷斯顿发现硬币滑进了喉咙，结合常识，他要向贝克寻求帮助。故选C项。
22．答案：A
解析：考查副词词义辨析。句意：起初，贝克以为普雷斯顿病了，但最终，她听到他说了一些关于硬币的事情，于是她采取了行动。A. eventually最终；B. temporarily暂时；C. constantly不断；D. secretly秘密地。根据上文“Initially, Baker thought Preston was sick”可知，贝克最初没弄明白普雷斯顿怎么了，所以她是最终才听出是关于硬币的事情。故选A项。
23．答案：B
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：起初，贝克以为普雷斯顿病了，但最终，她听到他说了一些关于硬币的事情，于是她采取了行动。A. panic恐慌；B. action行动；C. fame名声；D. doubt怀疑。根据下文“She grabbed him from behind and carried him off the bus”可知，在弄清楚是什么事情后，贝克立即采取了行动。故选B项。
24．答案：D
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：当她到达学校前面的长凳上时，她告诉附近的一位家长拨打911，同时她开始进行急救，这是她在公司的培训课程中学到的。A. assessing评估；B. seeking寻找；C. teaching教学；D. performing执行，实施。结合上下文“first aid”可知，贝克开始实施急救程序；perform first aid“施行急救”。故选D项。
25．答案：B
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：当她到达学校前面的长凳上时，她告诉附近的一位家长拨打911，同时她开始进行急救，这是她在公司的培训课程中学到的。A. invented发明；B. learned学习；C. missed错过；D. forgotten忘记。根据下文“the company’s training sessions.”可推知，急救知识是她从公司的培训课程中学到的。故选B项。
26．答案：A
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：回忆起那一刻，贝克泪流满面，她说她脑子里唯一的想法是，“我必须救这个男孩。我必须救他。”。A. Recalling回忆；B. Ignoring忽视；C. Recognizing认识；D. Repeating重复。这是贝克在回忆那一时刻的感受和想法。故选A项。
27．答案：C
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：回忆起那一刻，贝克泪流满面，她说她脑子里唯一的想法是，“我必须救这个男孩。我必须救他。”。A. memory记忆；B. challenge挑战；C. thought想法；D. courage勇气。根据下文“I have to save this boy. I have to save him.”可知，这是贝克当时脑子里的想法。故选C项。
28．答案：B
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：多亏了她的努力，硬币才从普雷斯顿的喉咙里取出来。A. curiosity好奇心；B. effort努力；C. fortune运气；D. guidance指导。根据上文可知，贝克及时对普雷斯顿施行了急救，结合下文“the coin was removed from Preston’s throat”可知，她作出的努力取得效果，拯救了普雷斯顿。故选B项。
29．答案：B
解析：考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然而，在那之前，普雷斯顿已经变得虚弱，脸色开始发紫。A. deaf聋的；B. weak弱的；C. mad疯狂的；D. impatient不耐烦的。根据下文“his face was turning blue”可知，普雷斯顿脸色开始发紫，说明他已经变得很虚弱。故选B项。
30．答案：D
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：我可以呼吸。A. stand站立；B. move移动；C. listen听；D. breathe呼吸。根据上文“when Preston said, ‘Miss Raquel, I'm okay.’”可知，硬币已经从喉咙里出来，所以普雷斯顿可以呼吸了。故选D项。
31．答案：A
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：贝克说，那一刻让他如释重负。A. relief缓解；B. responsibility责任；C. respect尊重；D. motivation动机。根据上文“Miss Raquel, I’m okay.”可知，硬币已经从喉咙里出来，普雷斯顿没事了，结合常识，那一刻，贝克会感到如释重负。故选A项。
32．答案：twelfth；thunderstorms；reaches；when；from；and；fully；drunk；is made；which
解析：①考查序数词。句意:大暑是二十四节气中的第十二个节气，也是夏季的最后一个节气。空格前有定冠词the，所以需要用序数词;此处指的是“第十二个节气”。故填twelfth。
②考查名词。句意:大暑是一年中日照最强、气温最高的一个节气，是一年中酷热、雷暴频发、雨量充沛的一个节气。thunderstorm意为“雷雨，雷暴”可数名词，此处指的是频发的雷雨，所以需要用复数。故填thunderstorms。
③考查一般现在时与主谓一致。句意:它是一年中最猛烈、最热的节气，“湿热交叉蒸”也在这个时候达到顶峰。此处描述的是客观事实，所以用一般现在时，主语为“湿热交叉蒸”为单数，所以位于动词用单数。故填reaches。
④考查定语从句。句意:大暑是指暴雨和高温交替发生在全国大部分地区的季节。空格处为定语从句的关系词，先从词为season，在定语从句中作时间状语，所以用关系副词when引导定语从句。故填when。
⑤考查介词。句意:伏姜起源于山西、河南等地。originate from意为“起源于”;此处指的是起源于山西、河南等地。故填from。
⑥考查连词。句意:在三伏天，人们会将姜切片，与红糖一起搅拌，放入容器中，用纱布盖上，在太阳下晒干。“put it in a container”与“cover it with gauze”为并列关系，所以用并列连词and。故填and。
⑦考查副词。句意:这款完全集成的产品在寒冷的季节具有温暖的保健效果。空格处位于形容词之前，修饰形容词，所以需要用副词fully。故填fully。
⑧考查非谓语动词。句意:伏茶，顾名思义，是传统上在三伏天喝的茶。空格处需要填入非谓语动词，动词与逻辑主语之间为动宾关系，所以用过去分词，表示被动。故填drunk。
⑨考查被动语态与主谓一致。句意:这种茶由金银花、夏枯草、甘草等十多种中草药制成，具有消暑降温的作用。空格处需要填入谓语动词，句子的主语为This kind of tea，茶为被制作，所以要用被动语态，句子描述的是客观事实，所以使用一般现在时的被动语态，主语为单数，所以be动词用is。故填is made。
⑩考查定语从句。句意:这种茶由金银花、夏枯草、甘草等十多种中草药制成，具有消暑降温的作用。分析句子结构可知，空格处为非限制性定语从句的关系词;先行词为honeysuckle, prunella, and licorice，所以用which引导定语从句。故填which。
33．答案：Dear Frank,
Terribly sorry to hear that you're stressed right now with the important examination approaching, I'm writing to give you some suggestions.
First and foremost, the best thing to do is make a revision timetable. Besides, make sure that regular breaks are included in the timetable so that you can study more efficiently. It would be wise of you to think about getting some exercise to relieve stress, such as swimming or jogging. Last but not least, you'd better not stay up too late every day, which will do harm to your health.
Anyway, I do hope my suggestions are practical and things will be better soon.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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34．答案：Paragraph 1:
Before he realized it, Hector found himself standing in Mr. Adler's room. “Hector! Come and help me look for...” “This ” Hector stopped Mr. Adler mid-sentence, holding out the open envelope. Mr. Adler's brows were smoothed but then knitted again. Before he formed questions, Hector started unbosoming his regrets. If he had waited another moment, they would have torn him into pieces. “Can I still be in the Bee ” asked Hector timidly. “Absolutely, my honest boy,” Mr. Adler patted his shoulder. “I don't believe in punishing people for making the right decisions and correcting their mistakes.” Immense relief washed over Hector.
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The next day, the entire school came to watch the Fifth Grade Geography Bee. Having been up late studying, Hector looked exhausted but extremely excited. So did all the other competitors. All the eyes fixed on the stage, Hector felt blood rushing onto his cheeks and his heart beating fast. Unfortunately, the questions Mr. Adler rewrote were so tough that he was knocked out in round three. But Hector realized to his surprise that he didn't feel bad about losing at all. Whether others knew he was smart was of no significance. He'd set out to learn everything about the world and ended up learning more about himself.
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