山东省新泰市名校2023-2024高三上学期第一次大单元考试英语试题（含答案有听力原文）考试试卷

新泰市名校2023-2024学年高三上学期第一次大单元考试
英语试题答案
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21-23 B B C 24-27 D D C D 28-31 D B C D 32-35 D C B C 36-40 F A B E G
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56. Essentially 57. mixed 58. is 59. to coat 60. golden
61. or 62. with 63. an 64. who/that 65. Traditions
应用文写作：
Improving our Handwriting
Good handwriting does bring us lots of benefits. It not only allows us to express ourselves better but also gives pleasure to the readers. What’ s more, good handwriting contributes to higher scores in the exams.
There are two tips to improve our handwriting. For one thing, we can write Chinese characters well by practising brush calligraphy, which is a traditional and elegant art. It is known that many famous artists in Chinese history have left outstanding calligraphy works. For another thing, we can also follow copybooks in our spare time to improve our English handwriting. Don’t forget to ask our teachers for guidance when necessary.
As an old saying goes, “ practice makes perfect. ” With effort, we’ll definitely improve our handwriting.
读后续写
A few weeks later, when I almost forgot the contest, there came the news. I still remember it was a Monday morning in spring, when my teacher called me to his office, telling me that I had taken first place in the writing contest, and that I was the only winner whose native language wasn't English. Dominated（控制，支配） by an overwhelming（难以抗拒的）sense of excitement and pride at his words, I simply stood there dumbfounded（目瞪口呆的）, and my feet, as if rooted to the ground, couldn’t move a bit. The next day, I was presented with my award and a certificate at the ceremony.
I went to my teacher’s office after the award presentation. Giggling instantly with a broad smile spreading on his face(with 复合结构)，he told me that he was proud of my wonderful performance. It was at that moment that a warm surge of（一股） streams washed through my body，and the image of the horse emerged in my mind, encouraging me to continue writing. Indeed, I got a taste of victory and learned to pursue my dream with perseverance（毅力）, whatever difficulties might arise.
解析:
1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“几个星期后，当我几乎忘记比赛的时候，传来了消息。”和第二段首句“颁奖后我去了老师的办公室。”可知,第一段可描写作者获得比赛一等奖，在颁奖典礼上作者表达了对社会老师的感激。
②由第二段首句内容“颁奖后我去了老师的办公室。”可知，第二段可描写老师鼓励作者继续写作，自此作者坚持写作取得了成功,作者将这一切归功于自己的老师。
2.续写线索:比赛消息传来--作者获奖--高兴--颁奖典礼感谢老师--颁奖后来到老师办公室--老师告诉作者坚持写作--作者表达了对写作的喜爱----作者写作取得了成功--感激老师
听力原文
Text 1
M: The weather forecast said that tomorrow would be windy in the morning and it would clear up in the afternoon.
W: I hope the weather forecast is accurate.
M: Look! There’s a break in the clouds already.
W: You’re right. It’s not raining as hard, either.
Text 2
M: Hey! Listen to this strange sound. Our phone must be out of order. We’d better notify the phone company.
W: How do we do that We can’t use the phone.
M: Let’s go next door and use Mrs. Hunter’s phone.
W: No problem.
Text 3
W: Well, do you think Alice is suitable for the job
M: Yes, she has lots of energy and she is enthusiastic.
W: Hmm... But what we really need is the person who has sufficient experience.
Text 4
W: Hello, Jack. Did you watch the game last night
M: Not yet. I will watch it tonight. Please don’t tell me the score.
W: OK. But I’m afraid you won’t like it.
Text 5
M: I shouldn’t have left halfway. If I had stayed with him, he would have been all right.
W: I sympathize with your suffering. Don’t blame yourself like that. None of us wanted that to happen.
Text 6
M: I’ve got some bad news about the bike you lent me...
W: What happened
M: I fell on the way to school, and your bike got scratched. I’m really sorry.
W: Don’t worry about it. It’s not new. It already has a few scratches. Did you get hurt
M: No, thank you. I feel a little stupid.
W: Forget about it. It’s OK.
Text 7
M: Do you know why I love summer vacation, Mom
W: You can eat all kinds of ice cream, and you don’t need to go to school, right
M: No. W: Then, don’t tell me it’s because you can go fishing every day.
M: You are so right. No one knows me better than you do.
W: Oh, don’t even think about that. You promised me that you’d go with me to your grandparents’.
M: Could we make it next weekend I was just wondering if you could let me do whatever I want this weekend.
W: That’s okay. But don’t forget what you said today.
M: OK. I won’t.
W: Now finish your meal and go to bed soon.
Text 8
M: Hello, Jane, what book are you reading
W: Hi, Joe. I am reading Stray Birds, which was written by my favorite poet Tagore. Have you read it
M: Yes, I have read it, but it’s a bit boring for me. In all honesty, sometimes I really can’t understand these poems. In contrast, I prefer to read some adventure and nature books.
W: Yeah, most people feel the same as you. But I think when you really understand these poems, you will find different kinds of fun.
M: By the way, our club will hold reading activities this Saturday. Would you like to go with me
W: Three days from now What do I need to prepare
M: Yes, it is. You don’t need to prepare anything.
Text 9
W: Hello, everyone. Today, we’ve invited Herbert Wilde to participate in our program. He is a Swiss writer born in Italy, becoming one of Britain’s most popular playwrights. Herbert, can you talk about your burdens as a celebrity
M: Once a person becomes famous, he would pay for it by giving up the freedom to express himself with his own style. He is always living under too much attention without privacy. So I do need a normal and peaceful life.
W: I can understand your feelings. Well, if you have a second chance to make a decision, what will you choose, fame or freedom
M: I’ll choose the latter. I want to be the person I want to be, instead of the person others want. And I want to draw my inspiration from the quiet countryside one day.
W: I really appreciate your courage to follow your heart. I hope that you can live a happy life and write more good works. But I also hope you can try your best to balance your work and life.
Text 10
M: Occupying a special place in adventure lore, mountain huts have been offering a roof over travelers’ heads since the dawn of exploration. Here are some of the most impressive ones to inspire your next expedition for when the time is right to conquer mountains again.
Grands Mulets hut, France
Located on the way to the Mont Blanc Mountain range, the Grands Mulets refuge offers show stopping views of the Alps. Set at an altitude of 3,051 meters, the hut was built in 1853 to serve mountaineers exploring the alpine peaks. It has 68 beds and is open from the end of March to the end of July.
Brandenburger Haus, Austria
Standing in the very heart of the largest glacier system in the Eastern Alps, Brandenburger Haus is an almost unreal sight. Visitors should be aware that it’s in the expert-only league of mountain huts as the journey to reach it goes through complicated glacier routes.
Refugio Emilio Frey, Argentina
Fairly easy to reach on a day hike, Refugio Emilio Frey is a treasure of Argentina’s superb Nahuel Huapi National Park. It’s home to one of the sharp Patagonian peaks. Overnight stays are possible as the hut accommodates up 40 guests and provides everything a mountain traveler needs.新泰市名校2023-2024学年高三上学期第一次大单元考试
英语试题
注意事项:
1. 答卷前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时, 选出每小题答案后, 用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时, 将答案写在答题卡上, 写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后, 将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力 (共两节, 满分30分)
做题时, 先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后, 你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共 5 小题; 每小题 1.5分, 满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话, 每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后, 你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题, 每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the weather like now
A. Windy. B. Rainy. C. Sunny.
2. Where are the speakers going
A. To a phone company. B. To their neighbor’s. C. To their home.
3. Why does the woman think Alice is unfit for the job
A. She’s not full of energy. B. She’s too enthusiastic. C. She’s not experienced.
4. What does the woman mean in the end
A. She’ll watch the game tonight.
B. The game was very exciting.
C. Jack might not like the result of the game.
5. How does the man feel
A. Regretful. B. Sympathetic. C. Disappointed.
第二节 (共15小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或读白, 每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟。听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。
6. What happened to the man
A. He fell off a bike.
B. His bike got stolen.
C. He was hit by a bike.
7. Which word best describes the woman
A. Stupid. B. Considerate. C. Open-minded.
听第7段材料, 回答第8至10题。
8. What does the man like doing on summer vacation
A. Eating ice cream. B. Catching fish. C. Playing games.
9. When will the man visit his grandparents
A. Tomorrow B. This weekend. C. Next weekend.
10. Where are the speakers now
A. At home. B. At the school. C. At a restaurant.
听第8段材料, 回答第11至13题。
11. What does Joe probably prefer to read
A. Poems. B. Horror fiction. C. Science books.
12. What does Jane think of Stray Birds
A. Interesting. B. Boring. C. Meaningful.
13. What day is it today
A. Wednesday. B. Thursday. C. Saturday.
听第9段材料, 回答第14至17题。
14. What is probably the woman
A. A reporter. B. A hostess. C. A writer.
15. Where was Herbert Wilde born
A. In Switzerland. B. In Italy. C. In Britain.
16. What is Herbert Wilde eager to get now
A. Fame. B. Freedom. C. Inspiration.
17. What does the woman expect Herbert Wilde to do
A. Be brave to follow his heart.
B. Enjoy the quietness in the countryside.
C. Manage to keep his work-life balance.
听第10段材料, 回答第18至20题。
18. How long is the Grands Mulets hut open each year
A. Three months B. Four months. C. Seven months.
19. Which of the following is located in the heart of the Eastern Alps
A. Grands Mulets hut,
B. Refugio Emilio Frey.
C. Branden burger Haus.
20. What can people do in the Refugio Emilio Frey
A. Have overnight stays.
B. Enjoy the views of the Alps.
C. Go through some complicated routes.
第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节, 满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出最佳答案。
A
Located in Britain, the University of Oxford is respected internationally as a teaching and research center. Evidence shows that teaching existed in Oxford as early as 1096, and it has been ranked as the top university in the UK by The Times for many times.
The Tutorial (导师的) System
In the University of Oxford, teaching is conducted primarily through the tutorial system. Tutorials are beneficial to students’ skills of critical analysis, but the greatest advantage of the tutorial system is the individual guidance that students receive. The contrast between tutorials and large lectures common in the American universities is obvious. In the typical American university, students are taught by the same specialists, in the same manner, and held to the same standards.
Societies and Clubs
There are rich after-school activities at Oxford. Students may join a variety of clubs and societies according to their own interests. The Oxford University Scientific Society aims to bring together undergraduates to discuss scientific matters. The Oxford Union Society has gained a worldwide reputation for its debate. The Newman Society has served as a model for religious society throughout the English-speaking world. In addition, there are a great many clubs, including Oxford University Cricket Club, Oxford University Chess Club, and so on.
Dates of Term
Oxford’s year is divided into three terms and three vacations. The dates for Full Term 2023-24are set out below:
Year Term From To
2023-24 Michaelmas 2023 Sunday 8 October Saturday 2 December
Hilary 2024 Sunday 14 January Saturday 9 March
Trinity 2024 Sunday 21 April Saturday 15 June
21. What is the biggest advantage of the tutorial system
A. It promotes students’ critical analysis. B. It provides personalized teaching.
C. It offers large lectures to students. D. It uses the same manner and standards.
22. Which organization will you join if you want to be a great debater
A. The Oxford University Scientific Society. B. The Oxford Union Society.
C. The Newman Society. D. Oxford University Cricket Club.
23. How long does the teaching period last within Full Term 2023-24
A. 8 weeks. B. 16weeks. C. 24weeks. D. 32 weeks.
B
88-year-old Elsie Eiler is a one-of-a-kind figure in the country as the sole resident of Monowi, America’s tiniest town.
Monowi was once a booming railroad town in the 1930s. It once had around 120 residents and a lively business community. However, as urbanization and technological developments attracted people away from labor-intensive farming and toward new opportunities i n larger cities, Monowi began to shrink.
In 2004, Elsie faced a profound loss when her beloved husband passed away, leaving her as the last remaining resident of Monowi. Despite the loneliness, Elsie made a decision to remain in the town she called home. But don’t mistake her loneliness for boredom or idleness. This strong-willed woman keeps herself remarkably busy. Elsie takes on multiple roles within the town, serving as the hotel owner, mayor, treasurer, clerk, secretary, and librarian. However, she ensures to take a well-deserved rest day on Mondays.
The Monowi Hotel, under Elsie’s management, operates six days a week. Tourists from over 47 states and more than 40 countries, along with regulars from nearby towns, frequent the hotel for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink. Despite challenges posed by the pandemic, Elsie’s hotel received stable support from locals, enabling it to endure while other small businesses struggled. In 2021, the town celebrated Elsie’s impressive 50-year tenure (任期) as hotel owner, with friends, family, and neighboring townspeople gathering to honor her while playing cards and sharing fond memories.
Elsie’s determination to preserve Monowi sets her apart as a devoted caretaker of the town’s heritage. She single-handedly completes the necessary paperwork to maintain Monowi’s corporation and has even elected herself as the mayor. Collecting $500 in. taxes annually, Elsie ensures the town’s three lampposts are well-lit and its water supply is running smoothly.
Asked about the possibility of leaving, Elsie dismisses the idea outright. She states, “I’m happy here. I want to be here, or I wouldn’t stay here.” Elsie Eiler’s devotion to preserving Monowi’s identity and keeping its spirit alive makes her a true miracle.
24. Why did Monowi’s population decrease
A. Its residents lost their farms.
B. Its management was out of date.
C. Its tourism business went into a decline.
D. Its residents sought opportunities outside.
25. How is Eiler’s life in Monowi
A. Boring but meaningful. B. Lonely but safe.
C. Risky and struggling. D. Fruitful and delightful.
26. What do we know about Eiler’s hotel
A. It has a history of 50 years. B. It operates seven days a week.
C. It attracts varieties of tourists. D. It suffers seriously from the pandemic.
27. What’s the meaning of Eiler’s stay in Monowi
A. Increasing the town’s taxes. B. Expanding the town’s size.
C. Boosting the town’s business. D. Keeping the town’s spirit alive.
C
In 2020, pink launched the world Regret survey, the largest survey on the topic ever undertaken. with his research team, Pink asked more than 15, 000people in105countries,“How often do you look back on your life and wish you had done things differently ” Most of them said regret was at least an occasional part of their life. Roughly 21 percent said they felt regretful all the time. Only 1 percent said they never felt regretful.
If you are of the “no regrets ” school of life, you may think that all this regret is a recipe for unhappiness. But that isn’t the case. Letting yourself be overwhelmed by regret is indeed bad for you. But going to the other extreme maybe even worse. To extinguish your regrets doesn’t free you from shame or sorrow but causes you to make the same mistakes again and again. To truly get over our guilt requires that we put regret in its proper place.
Uncomfortable as it is, regret is an amazing cognitive feat. It requires that you go back to a past scene. Imagine that you acted differently to change it, and with that new scene in mind, arrive at a different present—and then, compare that fictional present with the one you are experiencing in reality. Not all regrets are the same, of course. Pink says they come in four basic varieties, and an instance of regret may involve just one combination.
Many connection regrets overlap（重叠）with moral regrets, which can come about after you go against your own values. For example, you may pride yourself on being a loving person, and thus regret not living up to this image in the relationship you harmed. Moral regrets can also involve just yourself. Maybe you regret not living up to your commitment to your health when you ate a whole pizza or skipped the gym.
If not analyzed and managed, any variety of regret can be harmful to your well-being. Regret is linked to depression and anxiety, and excessive regret can adversely affect your immune system. But regret doesn’t have to be put aside and ignored.
28. What could be concluded from Pink’s research
A. Half of the people felt regretful.
B. Most people lived without regrets.
C. None could live a life without regrets.
D. The majority of the people had regrets.
29. What does the underlined word “extinguish” in paragraph2 mean
A. Admit. B. Destroy. C. Treasure. D. Encounter.
30. What isparagraph4mainly about
A. The harm of moral regrets.
B. The importance of commitment.
C. The relationship between regrets and values.
D. The connection between reality and imagination.
31. what might the author continue talking about
A. Types of regrets. B. Causes of regrets.
C. Benefits of experiencing regrets. D. ways of dealing with regrets.
D
We don’t think with a pen and paper. We “think” with Google. We don’t even have to complete the search question ourselves. Google’s auto-complete function takes that burden off our shoulders by telling us what we should be searching for and what we should be thinking. We then sort through selected results to find the answer to life, the universe, and everything. This process gives us the false impression of thinking—when, in reality, we’ve lost touch with one of the most basic of human experiences.
Thinking for yourself isn’t just about reducing external inputs. It’s about making thought an intentional practice and thinking about an issue before researching it. It’s about forgetting the habit of immediately looking to others for answers and instead becoming curious about our own thoughts.
Deep thinking requires time. It’s only by concentrating on the problem or question long enough that you’ll dive deeper and locate better insights. Most of us resist setting aside time for deep thinking because it doesn’t produce immediate obvious results. But ideas, as the filmmaker David Lynch puts it, are like fish: “If you want to catch little fish, you can stay in the shallow water. But if you want to catch the big fish, you’ve got to go deeper.”
After you’ve gone deeper on a question by thinking about it yourself, turn to reading what others have written about it. But don’t pause your own thinking. The goal of reading isn’t just to understand. It’s to treat what you read as a tool-a key to unlocking what’s inside of you. Some of the best ideas that come up when I’m reading a book aren’t from the book. An idea I read will often knock out a related thought in me that was previously hidden. The text will act as a mirror, helping me see myself and my thoughts more clearly.
Breakthroughs lie—not in absorbing all the wisdom outside of you-but in uncovering the wisdom within you.
32. Why does the author mention Google in the first paragraph
A. To compare it with pens and paper.
B. To stress its convenience to our life.
C. To give examples of its multi-function.
D. To remind us to do the real thinking.
33. What does the underlined phrase “external inputs” in paragraph 2 refer to
A. Sharing your ideas online. B. Asking questions about life.
C. Seeking answers from others. D. Making intentional thoughts.
34. What does David Lynch think of deep thinking
A. It is a waste of time. B. It is worth the effort.
C. It requires basic skills. D. It is widely accepted.
35. Why does the author suggest reading after thinking
A. To find out ideas from books. B. To fully absorb others’ wisdom.
C. To bring out our inner thoughts. D. To understand the question better.
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。
One Second Every Day
I’ve been in advertising for eight years and used to work a lot of late nights and weekends for numerous projects. 1 One day I watched a talk called “The power of time off”. It’s about how every seven years, the speaker takes a year off from work so he can do his own creative projects. 2 I decided I had to do that. I need to take time to start my own creative ideas.
The first project ends up being something I call “One Second Every Day”. Basically I record one second of every day for the rest of my life, combining these moments into one single continuous video until I can’t record them anymore. 3 There’re many things I have no recollection of unless someone brings them up, and I think, “Oh, that’s something I did.”
4 On a good day, I’ll have maybe four seconds I want to choose. I’ll just have to narrow them down to one, but even narrow them down to that one allows me to remember the other three anyway.
I don’t use any filters (滤镜), just trying to catch the moment as much as possible as it is. I started a rule of the first person view. Early on, I thought I should have a couple of videos where people would see me, but I realized that wasn’t the way to go. 5
The project has many possibilities. I encourage you all to record just a small piece of your life every day, so you can never forget that day and treasure every moment.
A．It instantly inspired me.
B．The purpose is to remember what I’ve done.
C．I’m always energetic when doing things I love.
D．People might have different interpretations of it.
E．It’s difficult, sometimes, to pick that one second.
F．But I never had time for one I wanted to work on on my own.
G．The essence of my project should be recording the thing as I actually see it.
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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Joseph salmon，17，was practising ice fishing with his mom on a lake in Iowa. Suddenly，salmon saw a jeep，driven by an old man，Thomas Lee， 41 off the ice and into the water. As soon as salmon saw it a short distance away，he called 911and ran over to help. For a（n） 42, he was right standing on the 43 .
Then another young man waved at Lee and tried to 44 to him to get out of the jeep. However，it seemed that Lee， 45 ，didn’t really know what to do next，just sitting on the seat. 46 ，he couldn’t move at all.
Things looked extremely 47 . As salmon and the young man became 48 in face of the emergency，more people came. Then someone found there was an animal in the jeep. Salmon immediately jumped into the 49 ，got to the jeep and tried opening the backdoor. It was locked, and he had to 50 the back window and 51 to get Lee out whose foot was 52 because of being caught between the center console（控制台）and the seat. So salmon gently pushed Lee back towards the front. Just then，four more passers-by 53 over to help pull Lee and his dog to safety.
Finally，the rescue workers arrived. Lee was transported to a nearby hospital. Neither he nor his dog was injured while salmon was only treated for a minor 54 from the broken glass. How 55 they were!
41. A. fall B. shake C. show D. push
42. A. reason B. strike C. instant D. error
43. A. border B. blackboard C. street D. shoreline
44. A. drive B. signal C. return D. explain
45. A. at a loss B. at no cost C. in shame D. in relief
46. A. Therefore B. Instead C. somehow D. otherwise
47. A. reliable B. promising C. vague D. urgent
48. A. aggressive B. anxious C. patient D. peaceful
49. A. ship B. pool C. river D. water
50. A. handle B. drag C. break D. purchase
51. A. hesitated B. sought C. declined D. regretted
52. A. motionless B. artificial C. flexible D. obvious
53. A. held B. took C. washed D. rushed
54. A. mistake B. scratch C. procedure D. resource
55. A. fortunate B. elegant C. ridiculous D. sensitive
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。
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。
In Chinese, a scallion pancake is called cong you bing. Chinese people love to make these crispy treats from time to time. Scallions are also known as green onions. 56 (essential), a scallion pancake is a type of flatbread that has been folded over several times and grilled or fried in oil and 57 (mix) with a generous helping of these green onions.
To cook a Chinese scallion pancake 58 (be) easy. Start by scattering the scallions into the dough (面团). Next, you need to add the oil. Instead of dropping the dough into the oil, you should use the cooking oil 59 (coat) it. Then, it’s time to fry it. You’ll know it’s ready when it turns 60 (gold) brown but is still tender. Once your scallion pancakes are ready, you can serve them when they’re still hot and fresh, 61 let them cool off first. Either way, you can cut them into pizza-shaped slices and share them with your friends by eating the slices 62 your hands.
In fact, the taste of the Chinese scallion pancakes is so good. that many Chinese students who go abroad still crave for the food. These pancakes actually serve as 63 emotional bridge that helps keep the memory of the parents 64 often make. them. One of the students says; “It’s so simple when you think about it. Flour, scallions, salt, oil and that’s about it. But from that simple thing, the layers show the thoughtful love. of our parents. The 65 (tradition) are in our minds and in our hearts, and sometimes that is enough better than any gold and silver jewelry.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
假定你是李华, 你校英语报即将举办题为“ Improving our Handwriting”的征文活动 。请你写一篇短文参赛, 内容包括：
1. 好的书写的益处；
2. 改进书写的技巧。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Improving our Handwriting
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 social studies teacher asked me to enter a writing contest, I said no without thinking. I did not love writing. My family came from Brazil, so English was only my second language. Writing was so difficult and painful for me that my teacher had allowed me to present my paper on the sinking of the Titanic by acting out a play, where I played all the parts. No one laughed harder than he did.
So, why did he suddenly force me to do something at which I was sure to fail His reply: “Because I love your stories. If you’re willing to apply yourself, I think you have a good shot at this.” Encouraged by his words, I agreed to give it a try.
I chose Paul Revere’s horse as my subject. Paul Revere was a silversmith (银匠) in Boston who rode a horse at night on April 18, 1775 to Lexington to warn people that British soldiers were coming. My story would come straight from the horse’s mouth. Not a brilliant idea, but funny, and unlikely to be anyone else’s choice.
What did the horse think, as he sped through the night Did he get tired Have doubts Did he want to quit I sympathized immediately. I got tired. I had doubts. I wanted to quit. But, like Revere’s horse, I kept going. I worked hard. I checked my spelling. I asked my older sister to correct my grammar. I checked out a half-dozen books on Paul Revere from the library. I even read a few of them.
When I handed in the essay to my teacher, he read it, laughed out loud and said, “Great. Now, write it again.” I wrote it again, and again and again. When I finally finished it, the thought of winning had given way to the enjoyment of writing. If I didn’t win, I wouldn’t care.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A few weeks later, when I almost forgot the contest, there came the news.
I went to my teacher’s office after the award presentation.