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2026届高一下学期期末考试
英语试卷
第一部分 听力理解(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. What happened to the man
A. He was rescued on the 16th floor.
B. He pressed the wrong button.
C. He got stuck in the lift.
【答案】C
【原文】M: I was stuck between the 15th and 16th floors.
W: Oh, really What did you do then
M: I pressed the emergency button! And then I stayed in the lift waiting until the rescues came.
2. Where does the conversation most probably take place
A. At a bank. B. In a small shop. C. At a police station.
【答案】A
【原文】W: What can I do for you
M: Can you cash this check for me I want to make a purchase, and it has to be paid in cash.
3. What is the man doing
A. Making an apology. B. Complaining about something. C. Asking for some information.
【答案】B
【原文】M: I’m very unhappy with the service here. I was treated very badly by a rude waiter.
W: I’m sorry to hear that. I’ll look into this matter at once.
4. What can be concluded from this conversation
A. Smoking is strictly forbidden in this waiting room.
B. The waiting room is on fire and full of smoke.
C. The woman is bothered by others’ heavy smoking.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: The waiting room is filled with smoke. I can hardly breathe.
M: I agree. Smoking shouldn’t be allowed in this room.
5. What is the man’s purpose in meeting the woman
A. To apply for a job.
B. To find out the woman’s position.
C. To show his hobbies to the woman.
【答案】A
【原文】W: Take a seat. Mr. Brown. Could you tell me which position most interests you
M: As for me, I’m interested in the post of sales manager, if you think I’m fit.
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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. What happened to the woman
A. Her goldfish died. B. Her pets ran away. C. Her brother passed away.
7 What is the man’s attitude
A. He is angry. B. He is understanding. C. He thinks the woman is too emotional.
【答案】6. A 7. C
【原文】W: This is the worst day of my life! I can’t believe how unfair the world is!
M: OK,OK...I know you really liked those goldfish, but death is a part of life, you know
W: Easy for you to say! You didn’t just lose your best friends!
M: Come on, we’re talking about fish here, not people! It’s not that big a deal.
W: Oh, you don’t understand. Nobody does! I guess I’ll just have to plan the funeral by myself.
M: Funeral
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. What does the man plan to do
A. Get a job right after school. B. Go on to college. C. Graduate early.
9. How does the woman feel about the man’s news
A. She is pleased. B. She is surprised. C. She is indifferent.
【答案】8. A 9. B
【原文】W: Do you know which colleges you are applying to next year
M: Actually, I’m not going to college. Instead, I’m going to get a good job, which pay s a lot of money.
W: What You are so crazy. Will your parents allow that You’ve attended this expensive private school for four years. Everyone who graduates from here goes on to college.
M: Yeah, my parents won’t be happy about it. But I think they will understand me later.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. How did the man know about the woman's performance
A. By watching TV. B. By surfing the Internet. C. By reading the newspaper.
11. What can we learn about the woman
A. She is ill. B. She has traveled a lot. C. She has a lot of money.
12. What is the woman planning to do
A. Run a special school. B. Improve her playing skill. C. Play with disabled children.
【答案】10. C 11. B 12. A
【原文】M: I’d like to congratulate you on your wonderful performance.
W: Thank you very much.
M: I read about you in the newspaper and decide to come. You played so beautifully. What are your next plans
W: At present I’m giving a lot of concerts. Fortunately people want to come and hear me play, but I’m getting very tired of traveling.
M: Why do you have to work so hard
W: I’m planning to start a school, so I’m trying to earn as much money as possible.
M: What kind of school
W: A music school for disabled children. I think they have the right to receive education like normal children. At the moment there are very few such schools in my country. Unfortunately it will cost a lot of money.
M: But I think a lot of people will support you, and I’m sure your dream will come true.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13. What do we know about the woman
A. She seldom works hard at school. B. Her parents are well-off. C. She is too stressed.
14. What is the man’s problem
A. He doesn’t know what to major in at college.
B. He is very poor in English grammar.
C. He is much too ideal.
15. What is the woman’s first suggestion for the man improving English
A. To face the reality.
B. To take an additional course.
C. To listen to the teacher attentively in class.
16. What is Joy Chain
A. A set of pleasant chains.
B. The woman's ideal college.
C. A training center during holidays.
【答案】13. C 14. B 15. C 16. C
【原文】W: I’ve been so stressed these days.
M: What’s the matter Are you OK
W: I don’t know where to go for college, and what to major in.
M: You always worry too much about everything. You are good enough. You can go to the ideal college.
W: OK, I know.
M: Oh, I have to improve my English, I still get confused about some simple grammar. Since you are quite good at it, do you have any suggestions
W: En, first you should be concentrated on what the teacher said in class. Second, I suggest you taking an additional course in some training center.
M: Is the training center helpful
W:I think so. Because I’ve taken one to improve my oral English during summer vacation.
M: So what’s the name of that training center
W: It is called Joy Chain.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17 Who is the talk intended for
A. Men. B. Housewives. C. Students.
18. Why did Mrs. Edwards go back to the market after her shopping
A. She wanted to be the lucky customer.
B. She had to pay for her shopping.
C. She forgot to buy tea.
19. What did Mrs. Edwards get free of charge
A. Everything she had bought. B. A shopping basket. C. A bag of tea.
20. What can we infer from the story
A. Our lucky dream can come true.
B. Goods in the supermarkets are cheaper.
C. Notice for free goods is often just a trick.
【答案】17. B 18. C 19. C 20. A
【原文】All the housewives who go to the new supermarket have one great hope: to be the lucky customer who does not have to pay for shopping, for this is what the notice just inside says.
For several weeks, Mrs. Edwards hoped, like many of her friends, to be the lucky customer. She dreamed of the day when the manager of the supermarket would come to her and say, “Madam, this is your lucky day. Everything in your basket is free.”
One Friday morning, after she had finished her shopping and had taken what she had bought to her car, she found that she had forgotten to buy some tea. She ran back to the supermarket, got the tea and went to pay for it. As she did so, she saw the manager come up to her, “Madam”, he said, holding out his hand. “I want to congratulate you! You are our lucky customer and the bag of tea you have in your basket is free.”
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，选出最佳选项。
A
English Poetry Contest of 2023
Are you good at writing poetry Enter your poem to join! Our poetry contest is held every two years. Write a poem about how the pandemic has changed your life.
Prizes
The contest awards one first place prize of $2, 000 and a first prize wall plaque ($100 value); twenty second place prizes of $ 100 each and a second place wall plaque ($ 75 value); one hundred third place winners of a third place wall plaque ($ 25 value).
Rules
Follow all rules carefully to prevent disqualification
Important:
☆Contestants must be at least thirteen years of age.
☆Only one poem per person in a family is allowed.
☆A poem in its entirety must be an original work by the person entering the contest.
☆All entries are judged anonymously (匿名地). Please do not include your name, address, phone number, etc. or your entry will be disqualified.
Deadline: Email your entry by 30th June 2023.
Length: 42 lines max. No minimum. Title not included in the line count.
Format: Entries must be typed. We do not accept handwritten submissions
Fees: 10 per poem.
Judging: The judges’ decision is final and no individual correspondence (通信) can been entered into. Judges are unable to comment on individual entries. Judging is fair.
Copyright: Worldwide copyright of each entry remains with the author but the Bridport Prize has unrestricted rights to publish the winning and highly praised poems.
21. What do we know about the poetry contest
A. It takes place twice a year. B. It focuses on the development of poetry.
C. It gives feed back on each entry. D. Contestants have to pay for it.
22. How many entries can a single-parent family with 2 children submit most
A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.
23. Which of the following won’t result in disqualification
A. Typing your poem out. B. Writing a poem of 43 lines, excluding the title.
C. Emailing your entry on July 30. D. Including personal information in your entry.
【答案】21. D 22. C 23. A
B
The other day, grandma got a phone call from a stranger who told her that she had won a prize, but she would need to send in some money in order to receive her winnings. Grandma immediately smelled a rat but played along.
She asked calmly for the name of the caller, the phone number and where to send her payment. He gave her some information and told grandma she would be receiving a phone call the next day and that a FedEx employee would come to her house to collect the money.
After the phone call grandma called the chief of police in her town and told him that she had got enough information to get them jailed. But the police chief told her there was nothing he could do and told grandma just to ignore these bad people who were trying to take advantage of an elderly person. Grandma wasn’t happy with this response. She decided to take matters into her own hands.
The next day, she got another call from the scammers(骗子), who told her to write out a check for several thousand dollars and wait at home for a FedEx employee to pick up the check late in the afternoon. True to their words, the FedEx employee arrived. Grandma was told that whatever he was picking up was to be sent away overnight and the payment, all based on weight, would be billed to the party that requested the pickup.
On hearing the information, a good idea hit grandma and then she took out a pack of junk.
“Can I send all this stuff ” Grandma asked.
“Sure, you can,” the employee said. “I’ll just need to get a big box.”
As the employee packed items into the box, grandma put inside a note saying “Go to hell!” in big letters with her name at the bottom. Grandma said, with a big smile, “I really appreciate your help.” When the FedEx truck drove away, grandma said she felt an unbelievable amount of joy. She never heard from the scammers again.
24. When did grandma recognize it was a scam
A. When she was called to receive her winnings.
B. After she got full information about the stranger.
C. When a FedEx employee came to her house to collect the money.
D. After she had a talk with the policeman on the phone.
25. What made grandma decide to deal with scammers by herself
A. Her decision not to trouble others.
B. Her desire to show off her courage.
C. The response to her request from the police.
D. The encouragement from the FedEx employee.
26. Why did grandma feel glad when the FedEx truck drove away
A. Because she cleaned the house.
B. Because she would teach the scammer a lesson.
C. Because the FedEx employee warned her against bad people.
D. Because the FedEx employer packed items into the box.
27. Which of the following can best describe grandma
A. Calm and unselfish. B. Joyful and energetic.
C. Humorous and careful. D. Smart and brave.
【答案】24. A 25. C 26. B 27. D
C
For the first time, scientists have grown plants in moon soil collected by NASA’s Apollo astronauts.
Seeing the results, Robert Ferl of the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences said, “Plants actually grow in lunar stuff. Are you kidding me ” He and other researchers planted thale cress, a small flowering plant, in moon soil returned from the Apollo missions.
The good news was that all of the seeds grew. The bad news was that after the first week, the lunar soil stressed the plants so much that they grew slowly. Most of the moon plants were stunted. The longer the soil was exposed to radiation (辐射) and solar wind on the moon, the worse the plants seemed to do. The soil collected by the Apollo 11 mission was the least helpful for growth.
Simon Gilroy of the University of Wisconsin-Madison said,“ This is a big step forward to know that you can grow plants.” Gilroy added, “The real next step is to go and do it on the surface of the moon.”
Moon dirt is full of glass particles (颗粒), which got in the Apollo lunar landers and wore down the moonwalkers’ spacesuits. One solution might be to use younger geologic (地质的) spots on the moon, like lava flows (熔岩流), for digging up soil. The environment also could be changed by adding special nutrient mixtures or artificial lighting.
Only 382 kilograms of moon rocks and soil were brought back by the six Apollo crews that landed on the moon. Most of them are still locked away, forcing researchers to experiment with soil made of volcanic ash on Earth. In 2021, NASA finally gave out 12grams of soil to the University of Florida researchers for the planting experiment. NASA said the timing for such an experiment was right, with the space agency looking to put astronauts back on the moon soon.
28 What can we know about Ferl’s experiment
A. The plants planted grew quickly. B. It ended after the Apollo missions.
C. It was conducted on the moon surface. D. The results made him feel unbelievable.
29. What does the underlined word “stunted” in Paragraph 3 mean
A. Appealing. B. Super. C. Unsafe. D. Undeveloped.
30. Which of the following can be inferred about soils from younger geologic spots
A. They mainly include lava flows. B. They can serve as artificial lighting.
C. They might have fewer glass particles. D. They have nothing to do with moon dirt.
31. Why did NASA believe the suitable timing arrived
A. More astronauts would be sent to collect moon soil again.
B. Some moon soil had been shared with other researchers.
C. Apollo crews returned with enough moon dirt and rocks.
D. Researchers were unwilling to experiment with earth stuff.
【答案】28. D 29. D 30. C 31. A
D
Enthusiastic travelers may have already heard of “regenerative tourism” along with the idea of sustainability(持续性). Whenever we travel—no matter where or how—we are leaving an impact on the environment and the world surrounding us. While sustainable tourism takes positive steps toward limiting that footprint in order for us to protect environments for future generations, regenerative tourism takes this idea one step further.
Regenerative tourism means “the idea that tourists should leave a place in better condition than it was before”. For example, when visiting a garden, each person plants a tree to further build the environment instead of leaving no trace(痕迹).
In a way, regenerative tourism involves travelers to be active in their acts of sustainability. Another great example of this is any act of clean-up. This is especially popular on major beaches and in parks where there’s always rubbish to pick up and waste to remove. While travelers certainly don’t need to join in a community clean-up while on vacation (unless they want to), the idea of being involved is very much the same.
Joining in regenerative tourism has personal and environmental benefits. Jeffrey Skibins, an associate professor in entertainment and park management, says, “Many tourists report feelings of deep personal satisfaction and a stronger connection to nature. Additionally, conservation (保护) behaviors enable tourists to develop life-long learning around these issues and continue these behaviors at home.”
Regenerative means “to renew and revive”, which is exactly what many travelers are doing to help environments recover. Depending on where one plans to travel, there might be more ways to help than originally realized. By further encouraging damaged environments to be renewed through travel rather than being negatively impacted, we can slowly help to rebuild the world’s most beautiful landscapes.
32. What is the aim of regenerative tourism
A. To further improve the environment. B. To limit the footprint of human beings.
C. To keep a place in its original condition. D. To dramatically promote global economy.
33. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A. Designing a bright future for our life. B. Taking part in a community clean-up.
C. Renewing our ideas about environments. D. Getting active in the acts of sustainability.
34. What does Jeffrey Skibins think of regenerative tourism
A. It makes travelers closely connected. B. It gives personal satisfaction to travelers.
C. It leaves a short-term effect on tourists. D. It helps tourists improve their learning ability.
35. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. Regenerative tourism invites travelers to do their part
B. Travelling patterns make a difference to the environment
C. Conservation behavior enjoys its popularity among households
D. The idea of sustainability takes root in all enthusiastic travelers
【答案】32. A 33. D 34. B 35. A
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。
They say once you learn to ride a bike, you never forget. Most of us learned to ride when we were kids, and many still wear our helmets, put our feet on the pedals, and shoot off for a ride on the streets. In recent times, cycling has seen an increase in popularity, so many people raise a question: ___36___
First, let’s look at the health benefits. Cycling can improve your cardiovascular (心血管的) health and burn extra body fat. Strengthening your muscles in your legs helps increase your potential torque (扭矩) and cadence (节奏). ___37___ A long ride in the countryside could help you clear your mind, or de-stress. But it’s not only about your body and mind there are also some plus sides for your wallet’s health.
Cycling can be a great way to go to work or get about town. ___38___ If you drive to work, sometimes finding somewhere to park can be a nightmare, whereas finding somewhere to chain your bike up can be much simpler. Then, on the subway, there are changes at stations and other people who go to work speaking loudly on their phones to deal with. ___39___ And if you’re worried about safety, there are designated cycle lanes in many major cities. In addition, wearing high-visibility clothing is another way to improve your safety when cycling on the roads.
___40___ It can help you reduce your carbon footprints. Not giving off greenhouse gases into the atmosphere is better for the planet and your own environment.
So, whether people want to cycle for their health, their wallet, the environment, or a combination of all of them —the popularity of cycling is on the rise.
A. What makes cycling so convenient
B. But cyclists face neither of these issues.
C. And people will choose to go to work by cycling.
D. This can save you a lot of money on fuel or public transportation.
E. Finally, cycling can also be good for the environment.
F. And the benefits from cycling aren’t just physical, but mental as well.
G. What makes it so attractive for people to take their bikes once again
【答案】36. G 37. F 38. D 39. B 40. E
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
This past summer was really special for Jaequan Faulkner, a 13-year-old boy living in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He set up a hot dog ____41____ outside his home to make some extra money. The boy took care to make sure that all food was fresh and clean. People in the neighborhood ____42____ the boy’s spirit, but there was only one ____43____: he didn’t have a permit.
When the Department of Health received a complaint, instead of shutting down Jaequan’s stand, they did something ____44____. They helped the teenager get a permit so that his business could ____45____.
Daniel Huff, director of the department, said they were ____46____ to help a young man with such a sense of ____47____. The health inspectors helped to pay for his first permit. Then, Huff took another step and helped ____48____ Jaequan with the Economic Opportunity Network, which gave the young businessman tips on ____49____ a small business.
“I was kind of ____50____ and so grateful,” Jaequan said about all the ____51____.
“Because usually I would have one person at a time doing me a ____52____, but there proved to be so many kind people at once.”
The food stand now operates with a ____53____ and is open four hours daily from 11 am to 3 pm. Jaequan handles 90 percent of the business, and he is also planning to ____54____ to organizations that help teenagers in need. With such an experience, the boy surely is going to have a ____55____ future.
41. A. store B. stand C. factory D. tent
42. A. declared B. appreciated C. suspected D. trusted
43. A. advantage B. strategy C. problem D. request
44. A. official B. efficient C. commercial D. special
45. A. survive B. remove C. respond D. profit
46. A. willing B. curious C. hesitant D. scared
47. A. direction B. duty C. business D. humour
48. A. comment B. connect C. cut D. charge
49. A. delivering B. stopping C. starting D. running
50. A. disappointed B. surprised C. frightened D. addicted
51. A. credit B. trouble C. inspiration D. support
52. A. favour B. promise C. performance D. form
53. A. feature B. document C. container D. permit
54. A. apply B. donate C. devote D. refer
55. A. various B. unfortunate C. bright D. sharp
【答案】41. B 42. B 43. C 44. D 45. A 46. A 47. C 48. B 49. D 50. B 51. D 52. A 53. D 54. B 55. C
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。
China’s new hit TV show To the Wonder has made Altay in the Xinjiang Uygur ____56____(autonomy) region a new trendy tourism destination among young people, ____57____ are attracted by the breathtaking views and the simple and heartwarming lives of the local residents.
Adapted ____58____ My Altay, a collection of prose by Li Juan, the drama tells the story of Li Wenxiu, a young woman who returned to her hometown of Altay ____59____(live) with her mother after failing in her dream of becoming a writer and having setbacks at work. She then found the ____60____(mean) of life and her love in Altay.
The grassland views and free and easy lives _____61_____(show) in the teleplay soon made Altay one of the top-tier (顶级) tourism destinations among young people.The travel portal(门户网站) Qunar said that from May 7 — the day the TV show began its commercial airing, flight ticket bookings to Altay _____62_____ (rise) 20 percent compared with the same period in the previous month, and hotel bookings doubled during the period on its platform.
It’s not the first time in recent years that a hit show _____63_____(help) turn its location into a popular tourism destination. In January 2023, the TV drama Meet Yourself, starring Liu Yifei and Li Xian, made Dali in the southwestern province of Yunnan a trendy tourism destination. Xiao Peng, _____64_____ researcher from travel portal Qunar, said that it’s common to see a TV drama boosting its location’s potential as a tourist destination in recent years. Citing To the Wonder as an example, he said that the local authorities or tourism companies can optimize tour products _____65_____(combine) natural views and cultural elements in Altay to improve people’s travel experiences.
【答案】56. autonomous
57. who 58. from
59. to live
60. meaning
61. shown##showed
62. rose 63. has helped
64. a bining
第四部分 书面表达(满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)
66. 你校英文报正在举办题为“How I Overcome Anxiety in Daily Life”的征文活动。请你用英语写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1．你的做法；
2．给出鼓励。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
How I Overcome Anxiety in Daily Life
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【答案】How I Overcome Anxiety in Daily Life
Almost all of us experience anxiety from time to time. When being anxious, I have several strategies to relax myself. Listening to soft music is my priority. I forget my trouble for the time being when I listen to soft music. Secondly, I read English articles in trustworthy websites, which broadens my mind and improves my ability to solve worrying issues. Thirdly, going for a walk with my best friends is another option suitable for me. We chat about our study stress and pour out our emotional rubbish.
We should face anxiety in a positive attitude. Believe in ourselves, take one step at a time, and never lose heart. We will eventually overcome challenges in life.
第二节 读后续写（满分25分）
67. 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。
Devi looked through the observation window at the kids below, all waiting in line to get into the pool. She turned to her mother with an angry frown (皱眉) on her face. “Mom, they’re all little kids! I’m 15 already! This is silly!”
“I know, Devi,” replied her mother, “but you’re a beginner, too, and you have to start somewhere!”
Devi had never been to a swimming lesson in her life. Between schoolwork and helping on her grandfather’s farm, she hadn’t had time for lessons. The closest swimming pool Devi had been to was the duck pool her mother bought her when she was five. Now that Devi was older, her mother had found a new job in the city, and Devi faced a new challenge—school field trips to the local pool.
The first day that Devi went with her class to the pool, she had no idea what she was in for. What could be so difficult about swimming Devi confidently slid into the water and held onto the side of the pool, expecting to be able to touch the bottom with her feet. But when Devi let go of the side of the pool, she slipped under the water—the whole pool was one big deep end! Devi threw her arm toward the side of the pool and caught the ledge (池壁), out of breath. “I really can’t swim! Everyone’s going to laugh at me!” she thought to herself anxiously.
On the next field trip to the pool, Devi sat on the side on a bench (长凳), frozen with fear. She put a towel over her shoulders, too embarrassed to try again. When she came home, her mother noticed right away that Devi was upset. “Honey, I’ve signed you up for Angela’s swimming lessons at the local pool. Soon you’ll learn how to swim just like everyone else,” she comforted Devi, showing photos of Angela with her prize—winning students.
注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为 150 左右；
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
Then came the time for Devi to take her first lesson.
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Soon Angela came over to where Devi sat and introduced herself.
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【答案】Then came the time for Devi to take her first lesson. She dragged her feet to the side of the pool and sat down, in doubt whether lessons would be helpful. Scanning around, Devi spotted her instructor across the pool, together with the little kids who jumped into the water like fish leaping into the ocean. She watched in amazement. Envious as Devi was, a flush of embarrassment soon crept to her cheeks when a little girl passed by, asking her not to be scared. How embarrassing! She hung her head. (80 words)
Soon Angela came over to where Devi sat and introduced herself. Devi was astonished to be made aware that Angela had never learned swimming until she was 20. Greatly inspired, Devi now regained hope. She entered the pool a second time in the company of Angela, several cheerful kids floating near to cheer her on. Devi began to feel more at ease, her movement less stiff and her breath more even. With a grateful heart, Devi realized that she might not be a fearless swimmer, but she would sure/surely have fun trying. (81 words)

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