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镇江市2022-2023学年高三上学期8月期初考试
参考答案
第一部分 听力（共20小题，满分30分）
1-5 CBCCB　 6-10 CAABA 11-15 BCBAA 16-20 CBABC
第二部分 阅读（共两节，20小题，满分50分）
21-23 BAA 24-27 BCBC 28-31 CDBA 32-35 CDCD
36-40 BEDCG
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
41-45 ACBDC 46-50 ABDCA 51-55 CBBDA
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56. to 57. that/which 58. is 59. hidden 60. Remarkably
61. though/although/while 62. eras 63. looking 64. to protect 65. means
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
Dear Jimmy,
Knowing that you are interested in the English speech contest, I am glad to provide some detailed information.
The contest, whose theme is “Our Story, Our City”, will start at 9 a.m. on October 15th in the city hall. Contestants are supposed to tell their own stories related to our city in no more than three minutes. The speech will be judged not only by its originality and vividness, but also by its fluency and accuracy. I believe it will boost our city image.
Please contact me if further information is needed. Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
One possible version:
The whole audience fell silent. Small and thin as the girl appeared, the determined look on her face instantly caught everyone’s eyes. She glanced at the audience, took a deep breath and began her speech. Everything went smoothly－her voice was clear and influential and her speech was logical and well-organized. Words of power and grace flowed freely out of the girl like magic. She was usually soft-voiced and rarely drew attention in public before. It was like something in a dream!
After her speech ended for a long while, a thunderous applause sounded in the whole audience. When the competition was drawing to a close, still immersed in her stunning performance, all of us waited nervously for the winner’s name to be called. Tears of joy blurred my vision the moment the host announced that she won the first prize. Holding the trophy tightly, she gave me a brilliant smile. “You surely made yourself the most shining focus tonight!” I exclaimed, cheerfully pulling her into my arms. Yes, sometimes a tremendous energy originates from the silent accumulation.
听力原文
Text 1
W: A birthday party will be held for Nancy tomorrow. Will you please join us
M: I’d love to, but I’m going to see Mike off at the airport.
Text 2
W: Good evening, this is house-keeping. May I help you
M: Yes, this is Room 511. There isn’t any hot water in my bathroom. Can you send somebody here
W: Yes, sir. We’ll be there shortly.
Text 3
M: Hey, are you free tonight How about joining me for a movie
W: Sounds like a good idea, but I’m busy tonight. Maybe some other time
M: That’s too bad. Well, I’m having a birthday party on Sunday. Would you like to come
W: Great! I’ll be there.
Text 4
M: May I have a word with you
W: Sure. What’s the problem
M: It’s about your son. I’m tired of his making so much noise all day.
Text 5
M: Do you always skip your lunch Because I don’t think you have eaten anything at noon.
W: I am skipping lunch lately because I am too heavy!
Text 6
W: You really don’t know what you’re talking about, Mr. Cassell.
M: Oh, come on! I saw you take that pen off Ms. Baker’s desk and put it in your desk. Maybe I should tell her what you did.
W: Please don’t do that. I promise, you’ve got this whole situation all wrong.
M: That’s it. I’m going to find Mr. Langley.
W: There’s no reason to bring the boss into this. Look, it’s Ms. Baker’s birthday tomorrow, so we’re playing a little joke on her. We’re going to replace all her pens with kids’ markers, and then we’ll return everything the next day. Get it now
M: Oh. I guess I, uh... won’t say anything. Sorry about that.
Text 7
W: What do you plan to do during the holiday
M: I want to visit China. Can you recommend any interesting places I should visit there
W: I think Shanghai will interest you. It is a big city.
M: Good idea. Where are you going to spend your holiday
W: I will stay at home. I want to spend my time studying French. It is said that French is a very popular language because it is the most beautiful language in the world. I think it’s a very useful language, even though it isn’t very easy.
M: You really work hard all the time. You should really do some sports. For example, you can play basketball or football.
W: That’s a good idea, but I think I’d rather play table tennis. That’s a fun sport.
Text 8
W: When did you decide to make your own videos in your spare time
M: When I was 12 I loved to watch other people’s videos online. One day I thought, “I want to do that.” So I did.
W: Was it difficult to learn
M: No, not at all. All you need is a computer with a camera, and some video software. I found it easy because I enjoy playing with technical things.
W: What’s the best thing about it
M: I love reading the messages other video makers write under their videos. Sometimes they are funny.
W: What about the future
M: I’ll never stop making videos. I hope to work in the music business when I graduate.
W: Well, good luck. And thanks for talking to me.
M: Thank you. It was fun.
Text 9
W: Mr. Wang, can you tell me something about your work experience
M: Yes, I worked as a bank clerk for three years in the Bank of China.
W: Why did you leave that job
M: I didn’t really want to, but my family had to move to another city, so I left the bank.
W: What did you do after that
M: I worked for a private company for six months and then I did a one-year full-time course in Finance and Trade.
W: What’s your best quality
M: Well, I think I’m a hard-working and responsible person. I guess those are my best qualities.
W: That is good. The position you applied for requires those qualities.
M: Yes, a good sales manager should work hard and be responsible.
W: Yet we want an experienced person! And you haven’t worked in this position before.
M: That is true. However, my advantage is that I am ambitious and eager to do this job well. I believe I am the most suitable person for the job.
W: OK! What are your salary requirements
M: Well, five to six thousand per month.
W: OK! We will inform you when we make a decision.
Text 10
Thank you all for coming to this special hiring event. We have carefully selected the most well-known companies for today’s gathering. There are more than 220 businesses here today, and we’ve been told that there are more than 1,100 job openings that they’re looking to fill! There are almost two thousand of you here, so not everyone will leave with a job offer, but that doesn’t mean you should lose hope if you don’t get one. And keep in mind that not all companies will be making their decisions today.
Here is some advice. First, make sure you have plenty of copies of your resumé. If you need to make more copies, you can use the machines in the main hall. You should also make sure that you look your best, so take a moment to freshen up in the restrooms located on the second floor. You’re trying to make a good first impression, and you may not get more than a couple minutes to do it, so practice what you want to get across to these companies. Don’t wait for them to ask you all the questions. Tell them why you’d be a good fit. The most confident people tend to be the ones who get hired. All right, folks. We’re going to open the doors in five minutes. Good luck！江苏省镇江市2022-2023学年度第一学期高三期初试卷
英语
注意:本试卷分第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分。两部分答案都做在答题卡上。总分为150分。考试时间120分钟。
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 will the man do tomorrow
A. Leave Mike's house.
B. Visit Nancy.
C. Go to the airport.
2.What is the man doing
A. Making an appointment.
B. Asking for help.
C. Offering advice.
3. What is the woman probably going to do on Sunday
A. Do her work.
B. Watch a movie.
C. Attend a party.
4. Who is the man
A. The woman's husband.
B. The woman's classmate.
C. The woman's neighbor.
5. What is the woman doing recently
A. She is skipping breakfast.
B. She is on a diet.
C. She is learning how to cook.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答6、7题。
6. Who is the boss
A. Mr. Cassell.
B.Ms. Baker.
C. Mr. Langley.
7.Why does the man apologize in the end
A. He misunderstood what he saw.
B. He won't be able to attend the birthday party.
C. He put his kids' markers on the woman's desk.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What will the man do during the holiday
A. Go travelling.
B. Study at home.
C. Do some sports.
9.Which sport does the woman prefer
A. Basketball.
B. Table tennis
C. Football.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What are the speakers talking about
A. A hobby.
B.A job.
C. A course.
11.What did the man think of learning to make videos
A. Difficult.
B. Enjoyable.
C. Boring.
12. What does the man plan to do in the future
A. Write stories.
B. Stop making videos.
C. Enter the music industry.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student.
B. Interviewer and interviewee.
C. Manager and clerk.
14. Why did the man leave his previous job in the bank
A. His family moved to another place.
B. He had never gotten a raise.
C. He wanted to make a change.
15.What qualities does the man think a good sales manager should have
A. Hard-working and responsible.
B. Faithful and energetic.
C. Smart and capable.
16. What do we know about the man
A. He worked for a private company for three years.
B. He took a part-time course in Finance and Trade.
C. He doesn't have much experience in sales.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What can we know about the event
A. All jobs will be filled today.
B. Not everyone will be offered a job.
C. Over one thousand companies are here today.
18. Where are the copy machines located
A. In the main hall.
B. On the second floor.
C. Near the restrooms.
19. What is the speaker's final advice
A. Look your best.
B. Be confident.
C. Ask a lot of questions.
20. What is the speaker doing
A. Inviting companies to attend the event.
B. Encouraging people to make decisions now.
C. Giving listeners some information and advice.
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Whether you want a snowy or sunny winter getaway, these hotels are hot on our list of places to stay this winter.
Dive Motel & Swim Club: Nashville, TN
A former '50s motor inn, the new Dive Motel & Swim Club has been fully updated to look like the '70s. Choose to stay in one of 23 uniquely decorated rooms, each equipped with a disco ball and party switch. Book the Penthouse Suite for a private deck overlooking the pool, or become a Swim Club member and enjoy pool benefits anytime.
Hotel Joaquin: Orange Country, CA
A newcomer to coastal Orange County, Hotel Joaquin is a high-end hotel. This small-sized accommodation feels like a private beachside house, but with perfect service, well-prepared activities, fine dining and a relaxing pool. Restaurant Saline (for guests only) serves Mediterranean cuisine with a focus on fresh seafood. Even better, the hotel will pack a picnic to take to the beach-which is just steps away.
Hotel Orania: Berlin, Germany
Hotel Orania, located in the creative center of Kreuzberg, offers guests a five-star stay inrecently-decorated rooms that are light and cheerful with warm wood accents and Asian influence. The restaurant specializes in a four-course meal featuring duck in each course. Catch a free concert in the hotel's salon" or sip(小口地喝) a hand-crafted cocktail at the bar.
Snowpine Lodge: Alta, UT
The ski-in/ski-out Snowpine Lodge, located on the slopes of Alta Ski Resort just 40 minutes South of Salt Lake City. offers an excellent, cozy retreat. Having undergone a $50-million dollar decoration, the lodge now offers incomparable luxury and impressive facilities such as ski boot warmers, a fully-stocked game room, and farm-to-table dining featuring slope views.
21.Which place best suits people who prefer beach-stylish atmosphere
A. Dive Motel & Swim Club.
B. Hotel Joaquin.
C. Hotel Orania.
D. Snowpine Lodge.
22. What do the four places have in common
A. They are new or newly decorated.
B. They serve unique seafood dishes.
C. They offer free concerts and cocktails.
D. They have rooms overlooking swimming pools.
23. Who is the text intended for
A. Travel lovers. B. Architects. C. Sportsmen. D. Hotel managers.
B
Last month, I was sorting through an old box when I came across a time capsule, in purple and green floss(丝线). Faded(褪色的) and worn, it was a friendship bracelet (手链)—an important part of my teenage summers. Holding it in my hand made me think about those precious memories of childhood, which my kids will never know firsthand.
My handiwork wasn't beautiful. But what I remember is the beauty of the offering: slipping something into a friend's hand and knowing it would always be with them. The experience was intoxicating; physical and concrete, like the serious business of exchanging wedding rings, it was a symbol of an unbreakable bond. Those bracelets represented how much we meant to each other, at a time when our friends were becoming the center of our lives.
I slept with my bracelets and showered with them. I wore them all summer long at camp. And I acquired new bracelets from friends there—-friends who received carefully crafted bracelets from me in return, as we said our tearful end-of-summer goodbyes. I thought having them helped ease the pain of leaving my friends. But now I see that they were really helping me to leave behind childhood.
My kids don't go to summer camp. They certainly don't exchange anything as uncool as bracelets with their friends. They hang out on Discord (一种聊天软件) in chats that only pause but never end. Our eldest son endlessly texts on his cellphone as he and his friends make one another talking emojis and TikTok videos.
Their relationships with their phones leave no time or space for writing letters or making bracelets, and their gifts to one another leave no clear and definite traces. There will be no boxes of letters to sort years from now nor any hidden bracelets to find. They will have little to physically hold on to.
24. Why does the author associate a bracelet with a time capsule
B. It reminds her of her childhood.
A. It is faded and worn.
D. It was made by the author herself.
C. It is shaped like a capsule.
25. What does the underlined word "intoxicating" mean in Paragraph 2
A. Professional. B. Temporary. C. Exciting. D. Strange.
26. Why does the author think her kids’ childhood is different from hers
A. They make more friends at summer camp.
B. They spend too much time on their cellphones.
C. They are unwilling to give bracelets to parents.
D. They often send hand-made gifts to their friends.
27. What can be inferred about the friendship bracelets
A. They proved the author's kids had much to physically hold onto.
B. They represented both the author and her kids' unforgettable childhood.
C. They gave meaning to the author's childhood in a way her kids will never know.
D. They recalled the author's deep sorrow of leaving close friends at summer camp.
C
Parenting techniques may have long lasting consequences for behavior-even when it comes to dogs.
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania studied the early development, parenting and the following performance of 98 puppies who underwent guide dog training. Dogs who received more independence and less support from their mothers were more likely to be successful in becoming a guide dog. The study was published Monday in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Mom-pup interactions were used to define how highly involved the puppy's mothers were. Puppies raised with highly involved mothers were more likely to be released-or dropped out from the guide dog program- compared to those with less attentive mothers.
“Too much of a good thing can be a bad thing," said lead study researcher Emily Bray. Although the study couldn't definitely point to what was driving this effect," one possibility is that the dogs that are having overbearing (专横的) mothers are never given the chance to deal with small challenges on their own, and is harmful to their later behavior and outcome in their problem solving. Another possibility is that the puppies for whom the mothers are always around are also the most anxious or stressed," she explained.
“What I was happy about was that there is a study being done about early life experiences in dogs," another researcher Dolores Holle said. "If the mom is trying to protect her pups against small challenges, then they will not be suited for the big challenges."
The study included three breeds(品种): German shepherds, Labrador retrievers and Golden retrievers. The puppies were followed from the first weeks of life for several years. Interestingly, Labrador retrievers tended to wash out from the program, while Golden retrievers tended to succeed.
As for whether the findings can be applied to human babies of so-called "helicopter parents," Bray was hesitant.
“I think people can draw parallels (相似之处), but I think you also have to be careful because they are different species," she said.
She added, "The nice thing about dogs is that they are a lot less complicated than humans."28. What makes successful guide dogs according to the study
A. Less attentive owners.
B. More practical training.
C. Less supportive mothers.
D. More tense environment.
29. What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about
A. The necessity of mom-pup interactions.
B. Some characteristics of good guide dogs.
C. The significance of high parental involvement.
D. Potential causes of some puppies' poor performance.
30. What can we know about Labrador retrievers in the study
A. They choose to stay.
B. They fail to be qualified.
C. They rise to challenges.
D. They are easy to notice.
31.Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. Parenting techniques can apply to guide dogs
B. Guide dogs are less complicated than humans
C. Researchers help raise public awareness of blind people
D. A study is done about early life experiences of human babies
D
The "little voice in your head”" can be your worst critic and greatest supporter. It's been known to help with directions, give advice, and even remind you to put potatoes on the grocery list.
But does everyone have an inner monologue(独白) For a long time, it was assumed that an inner voice was simply part of being human. But it turns out, that's not the case-not everyone processes life in words and sentences.
"By inner monologue, we mean that we can have private speech that's addressed to ourselves and that is carried out without any sound," said Helene Levenbruck, a senior neurolinguistics researcher at CNRS.
With true inner speech, you almost "hear" your inner voice, she told Live Science. You're aware of its tone and intonation (语调). For example, the voice can "sound" angry or worried.
This long-held assumption was first challenged in the late 1990s by Russell Hurlburt, a psychologist at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Hurlburt studied participants’ inner speech by asking them to wear a beeper (传呼机). Whenever the device beeped, they had to write down what they were thinking or experiencing in their mind just before the sound.
Perhaps the participant wrote down, "I need to buy some bread." He would then ask if that's what they actually thought." Or did you think‘bread' Or were you hungry " Lcevenbruck explained. After several meetings, participants got better at articulating(流利连贯地表达) their true thoughts, she said. Eventually, this method revealed that some people had inner speech every time the device beeped. But others had less inner speech than usual, and some didn't have inner speech at all. They experienced images, sensations and emotions, but not a voice or words.
The lack of an inner monologue has been linked to a condition called aphantasia(心盲症)—sometimes called“blindness of the mind's eye." People who experience aphantasia can't mentally picture their bedroom or their mother's face. Many times, those who don't experience visualizations don't experience clear inner speech, either, Lcevenbruck noted.
32. What was previously assumed about the inner monologue
A. It rarely existed in humans.
B. It could help solve all kinds of problems.
C. It was something everyone was born with.
D. It was mainly displayed in the form of writing.
33. What does Loevenbruck say about an inner monologue
A. It lacks tone and intonation.
B. It is delivered in public.
C. It can be heard by others.
D. It can convey emotions.
34. What did Hurlburt do in his study
A. He used a beeper to note down participants' inner speech.
B. He required participants to describe their grocery lists.
C. He checked participants’ notes and asked about their true thoughts.
D. He placed something in participants' heads to record their inner speech.
35. Why do some people never experience an inner monologue
A. They suffer serious brain damage.
B. They cannot distinguish what they see.
C. They misunderstand their true thoughts.
D. They fail to mentally picture what they see.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
we are all social emotional beings and throughout our lives, we will continue to shape our behaviors and relationships. However, for lifelong well-being, the development of social emotional skills should be shaped wisely as a child opens its eyes to the world. Here are some strategic actions that will help you guide your child in improving their social emotional learning skills.
36 If they are crying, tell them “you look sad” or “it looks like you are mad right now." This way you can reflect their emotions to them with words and help them understand and express their emotions too.
Approve your children's feelings. Instead of saying "Stop shouting and calm down, it's not a big deal" try to say "I know you are really angry right now but we can talk about it.” 37
Give your kid some space and let them experience uncomfortable feelings. Everyone feels alone or bored sometimes. 38 This will help them tolerate disturbing feelings and situations going forward.
Accept emotions & correct behaviors. It's okay to feel angry sometimes. Eventually, we need to feel that anger in some specific situations. 39 Teach your children that the feeling is normal, but they shouldn't be screaming loudly in a public area just because they are feeling an emotion as this may make other people uncomfortable.
Support other cognitive skills. 40 Scientific educational brain games apps developed by academicians like those at MentalUP are reliable and beneficial sources to improve cognitive(认知的) skills.
Every parent should keep in mind that all kids can shape and develop their social and emotional skills differently. Trying to find wavs that suit your kids’ needs. interests and according to learning styles is always a better solution than blaming yourself or the kids.
A. Cognitive skills can only be acquired from classroom learning.
B. Define and put into words your children's emotions.
C. However, it is never acceptable to show behaviors.
D. Teach them how to handle those feelings instead of avoiding them.
E. This way you can show them that it's sometimes okay to have big feelings.
F. Social emotional learning also improves students' attitudes towards school.
G. Improving mathematical and problem-solving skills will also support children's social emotional development.
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和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My husband, daughter and I made our way into a small restaurant for breakfast. Only two other tables were 41 , one by a family with a little boy, and he was so 42 because sitting at the table directly behind us was a face he 43 ."Mom, Mom, look! It's WayneGretzky! (韦恩·格雷茨基，传奇冰球手)”
Sure enough, there at the other table was Wayne Gretzky, obviously discussing important business with some gentlemen in suits. Well, this little boy could hardly 44 himself, wanting to talk to Wayne Gretzky and get an autograph(亲笔签名). After all, this might be his only 45 ! But his mother just kept 46 ,"He's in a meeting, honey. He needs his 47 .” The poor little boy was almost in tears.
Well, it was hard not to 48 what was going on. Wayne 49 himself from his breakfast and went over to the little boy.
The little boy's face 50 lit up and his mouth hung wide open. He just couldn't 51 what was happening. It was 52 to watch as Wayne shook hands with the little boy and then signed his autograph on a place mat(餐垫)from the table.
I was so 53 . It was such a little thing, and yet it 54 so much. It made me realize that Wayne Gretzky was as much a hero 55 the ice as he was on.
41. A. occupied B. booked C. covered D. turned
42.A. ashamed B. embarrassed C. excited D. upset
43. A. shaded B. recognized C. imitated D. forgot
44. A. tolerate B. persuade C. motivate D. control
45.A. memory B. challenge C. chance D. success
46.A. whispering B. joking C. regretting D. answering
47.A. option B. privacy C. preference D. responsibility
48. A. admit B. imagine C. describe D. notice
49.A. separated B. saved C. excused D. prevented
50. A. totally B. fortunately C. intentionally D. frequently
51. A. acknowledge B. ignore C. believe D. experience
52.A. odd B. wonderful C. normal D. familiar
53.A. devoted B. impressed C. scared D. worried
54.A. broke B. predicted C. witnessed D. said
55. A. off B. with C. for D. across
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。
Beijing is a city that straddles(跨越)to divide between the ancient and the modern. It is home 56 more than 3 000 years of fascinating history and a place 57 fully embraces the fast-paced development of modern life, with high-rise 21st-century architectural wonders standing side by side with cultural relics of the past.
This integration of styles 58 (be) strikingly typical at Zhihua Temple, built in 1444 during the rule of emperor Zhengtong. Though much smaller now than at its peak of 20,000 square meters, the temple is a somewhat 59 (hide)treasure.
60 (remarkable), the temple museum offers a collection of remains and statues. You might even forget you're in the 21st century, if not for the smooth curve of the modern Galaxy Soho building looming over the mythical beasts(神兽) seated on the ridges(屋脊) of the temple roofs.
Yet 61 they belong to completely different 62 (era), appearances and purposes, they are both equally representative of this city. Seeing the two together is a perfect example of the idea of how respecting our history, while still 63 (look) to the future, can create a truly unique cityscape.
The development of this city, which is carefully designed 64 (protect) the past while embracing the modern world, 65 (mean) there is always something new to discover here, and I could be photographing Beijing for the next 50 years and still not have scratched the surface, which is part of its beauty.
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,你所在的城市将举办主题为“讲好城市故事,传播城市形象”(Our Story, Our City)的英语演讲大赛，你的留学生朋友Jimmy想要了解比赛的具体情况，请你给他写一封电子邮件,内容包括:
1.比赛的时间地点;
2.比赛的具体要求;
3.比赛的意义。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Jimmy,
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I had never noticed her. She was not the kind of girl who could draw attention. She was not tall and just plain. In class, she liked sitting at the back, reading or taking notes. It was once I asked her to read aloud the text that I looked at her with new eyes when I heard her standard American pronunciation. Later on, the National College English Speech Contest would be held. I thought it over and filled in her name with a smile. I red-penciled her draft of speech, corrected her pronunciation, and even adjusted her body language.
However, I was always kind of worried because she was too introvert (内向的) and too quiet. Could she seize this rare opportunity
On the night of the contest, I told her to take it easy. Blushed (脸红的), she looked at me and said nothing.
My heart sank. It seemed that she did tense up. I patted her and let her go to draw lots(抽签).As a result, what she drew was No. 9 while No.8 was recognized English master-hand (高手).
Sure enough, the English master-hand was fairly successful in the speech with his humor and highly personal style. The whole audience would make a warm applause almost every 30 seconds until she appeared on the stage, still talking over his speech with excitement.
My palms began to sweat. I sat there, with no courage to look at her. It was the first time that she went up the stage, so I couldn't blame her for any slips. But at that moment, I found I was so scared of her failure.
The strong spotlight made her so small and so insignificant that nobody seemed to notice she had been on the stage, I said to myself, no hope.
But the moment that shocked me occurred. I clearly heard a voice, a very loud voice, "Now, please focus on me." She said this sentence three times in al1. louder and louder.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150词左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The whole audience fell silent.
After her speech ended for a long while, a thunderous applause sounded in the whole audience.

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