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单元过关卷五
第一部分　听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节　(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．When will the woman arrive in New York
A．At 9∶35.
B．At 9∶25.
C．At 7∶25.
2．What does the woman advise the man to do
A．Choose an easier topic.
B．Stay up to finish his paper.
C．Ask for help from Mr Black.
3．What did the man probably do last night
A．He stayed at home.
B．He went to the factory.
C．He went to the theater.
4．What did the man do yesterday
A．He met the woman.
B．He stayed with his dog.
C．He went to Sam’s birthday party.
5．Where does the conversation most probably take place
A．At school.
B．At the man’s house.
C．At the train station.
第二节　(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．How long does the man have to work a day
A．Eight and a half hours.
B．Eight hours，fifty minutes.
C．Nine hours，fifteen minutes.
7．What would the man have to do if he took the work
A．Wear uniforms.
B．Type letters and answer the telephone.
C．Learn to smoke.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．What happened to the woman
A．She was robbed.
B．Her house was broken.
C．She lost her purse somewhere.
9．What color is the woman’s purse
A．Blue. B．Yellow. C．Red.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．What is the woman probably
A．A bank clerk.
B．A post officer.
C．A shop assistant.
11．What does the man want to do
A．He wants to withdraw his money.
B．He wants to open an account.
C．He wants to buy some products.
12．Why does the man have to come back tomorrow
A．He forgets to take any proofs of ID.
B．He doesn’t have enough money.
C．He is not interested in the product.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．Which game does the man like best
A．Chinese chess.
B．Cards.
C．Bridge.
14．What does the woman think of Chinese chess
A．Complicated.
B．Simple.
C．Boring.
15．Why does the woman only play bridge occasionally
A．She doesn’t like it.
B．She isn’t good at it.
C．It’s hard to find four players.
16．What does the man look forward to
A．Learning to play bridge.
B．Setting up a cards game.
C．Arranging a bridge game with the woman.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．When will the lecture about the wolves be given
A．At 5 pm on weekends.
B．At 5 pm on Wednesday.
C．At 7 pm on Wednesday.
18．Who will give the lecture about the wolves
A．Stephanie Hartman.
B．James White.
C．Shannon Jensen.
19．Why can’t the original presenter give the lecture
A．He was attacked by the wolves.
B．He doesn’t have time to do it.
C．He isn’t interested in the program.
20．What can people do after the lecture
A．Visit the zoo for free.
B．Talk with the lecturer face to face.
C．Take part in an activity about wolves.
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
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A．Figure and Wedding.
B．Figure and Product.
C．Product and Jewellery.
D．Wedding and Jewellery.
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D．Take down your own requirements.
B
My love for animals began through watching wildlife documentaries when I was a kid.I went on to study Environmental Science at university, and became interested in marine(海洋的) biology when I did my master’s degree.That’s when I realized that there was a possibility to do more for Hong Kong.
In Hong Kong, many people would associate marine life only with seafood, and few people would consider it as a part of nature to be appreciated.Although our marine life is highly diverse, our waters have been overfished for more than 40 years.Records show that decades ago, Hong Kong had such high production of seafood that it supported about 90% of the local demand.Today, at least 90% of the seafood we eat has to be imported to meet local demand, as our waters are so overfished that they can no longer support the local appetite.
Despite this shift, we are still a city in love with seafood—according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Hong Kong has the second highest annual seafood consumption per capita(人均) in Asia—but consumers are barely aware of where their seafood comes from and which species are threatened.
There is a lot of room for improvement in Hong Kong.Improving local fishery management policies and increasing the coverage of Marine Protected Areas, as well as conducting the relevant research to inform decisions, could move the city towards greater sustainability in this area.And consumers should avoid eating seafood that is on the threatened species list.As a general rule of thumb, if people are not sure what the species is, they should choose something else that they are more familiar with.
With the marine ecosystem already weak and easily destroyed, the greatest threat is continued ignorance and inaction.It is time for us to show that we can also be a part of the solution.If each person plays their part even for just one meal a day，Hong Kong would already be on its way to making considerable progress towards sustainable seafood consumption.
24．How does the author introduce overfishing in paragraph 2
A．By listing reasons.
B．By offering examples.
C．By giving exact figures.
D．By making comparisons.
25．What is true about HK people according to the passage
A．They all see marine life as a part of nature.
B．They consume 90% of the seafood in Asia.
C．They have a rather big appetite for seafood.
D．They are aware of the source of the seafood.
26．What does the author suggest people do when eating seafood
A．Keep off unfamiliar species.
B．Ignore dangerous species.
C．Choose endangered species.
D．Avoid non-threatened species.
27．What is the author’s purpose of writing this article
A．To stop consuming seafood.
B．To protect the marine ecosystem.
C．To improve local fishery management policies.
D．To criticize the overfishing situation in Hong Kong.
C
The wires, screens and batteries that make up our devices—not to mention the plastic, metal and other materials that package them—are filling up landfills.Some e-waste is relatively large: old phones and air conditioners, for instance.Other e-waste is more hidden, such as electronic single-use medical diagnostic kits, environmental sensors, and smart labels that contain one-off batteries and other equipment.
“It’s these small batteries that are big problems, ” says public health scientist Dele Ogunseitan.“Nobody really pays attention to where they end up.”
Researchers at the Cellulose & Wood Materials Laboratory at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology(EMPA) are working to address this problem.Their new paper in Scientific Reports describes a paper battery developed from environmentally friendly materials that could eventually present a sustainable alternative to the more harmful batteries common in low-power devices.
The paper battery has the same key components as standard batteries but packages them differently.Like a typical chemical battery, it has a positively charged side called a cathode(正极), a negatively charged side called an anode(负极), and a conductive material called an electrolyte(电解质) between the two.A traditional battery’s components are packaged in plastic and metal; in the new battery, the anode and cathode are inks printed onto the front and back of a piece of paper.That paper is filled with salt, which dissolves(溶解) when the paper is dampened with water.The resulting saltwater solution acts as the electrolyte.
When the paper is dry, the battery is shelf-stable.Add just a couple of drops of water, however, and the salt dissolves, allowing electrons to flow.Once the paper is dampened, the battery becomes active within 20 seconds.The new battery’s operating performance declines as the paper dries.When the scientists rewet the paper during testing, the battery regained functionality and lasted an hour before beginning to dry out again.
28．What can we infer about small disposal batteries according to Dele Ogunseitan
A．They are no big problems.
B．They need to be addressed.
C．They should be made larger.
D．They are environmentally friendly.
29．What’s special about the new battery
A．It has a cathode and an anode.
B．It has different key components.
C．Its cathode and anode are printed on paper.
D．Its components are packaged in plastic and metal.
30．What is used to make the new battery start to operate
A．Salt. B．Metal.
C．Ink. D．Water.
31．In which section can we find the text
A．Advances. B．Reviews.
C．Culture. D．Opinion.
D
The researchers drew a conclusion that orphaned(成为孤儿的) elephants would be more stressed out than non-orphans.There’s a lot of evidence that the mother-child bond helps reduce stress in animals, which has been demonstrated previously in rats and birds, says the study leader Jenna Parker.Elephants have complicated social structures and deep family bonds.Because orphaned elephants in the same region die at a higher rate than elephants with living mothers, it seemed like a no-brainer that surviving orphans would be stressed out.
The team, however, made an unexpected finding: There really wasn’t a difference in the stress hormone(荷尔蒙) levels of orphaned and non-orphaned elephants, as long as they lived with family members, such as aunts, cousins, or brothers and sisters.Elephants—even the orphans—that lived in groups with fellows of their own age turned out to be under less stress than those that didn’t.
Parker recalls two orphans in the study, Frida and Rothko.“Frida had a non-functional left ear and Rothko had a non-functional right ear, and they were inseparable，” she says.“It was as though they had at least one good set of ears as long as they were together！” The findings also fit with previous social research in African elephants, Parker says.“Orphans increase interaction with their age mates after their mother’s death.” She notes that dominance is structured by age in elephants: Older elephants may outrank younger elephants when it comes to food, for example, but elephants of the same age are generally equals.
With human-wildlife conflict and drought threats to elephants in the region，the findings published in Communications Biology offer a new insight into how having a strong fellow group may contribute to elephants’ survival.This information could also help recovery facilities that take in orphaned elephants set the animals up for a successful future in the wild—releasing them in large groups of bonded fellows, for example.“The bottom line here is that elephants need elephants，” says Parker.“And when the worst happens, like losing a mother, some find new ways to survive and grow happily.”
32．What can be inferred from paragraph 1
A．Losing parents makes no difference to elephants.
B．Living with mothers leads to heavy pressure.
C．Family bonds are significant for elephants’ life.
D．Orphaned elephants are more independent.
33．Which statement may Parker agree with
A．Non-orphans outrank orphans in elephants.
B．Orphaned elephants are in need of their age mates.
C．Older elephants tend to attend to younger elephants.
D．Orphaned elephants prefer interaction with older elephants.
34．What does the author think of the team’s research findings
A．They’re baseless.
B．They’re novel.
C．They’re original.
D．They’re predictable.
35．Which of the following is the best title for the text
A．Hunting and Drought Are Major Threats to Elephants
B．Human Protection Helps Orphaned Elephants Survive
C．Living with Older Elephants May Contribute to Survival
D．Friends May Be Key to Stress Relief for Orphaned Elephants
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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Tai chi has been studied scientifically in recent years.Evidence suggests that tai chi may offer numerous benefits beyond stress reduction.Wondering how to get started in tai chi？ 36
A tai chi instructor can teach you some specific positions and how to control your breathing. 37 Although tai chi is slow and gentle without side effects, it’s possible to get injured if you don’t know how to do tai chi properly.It’s possible you could strain(拉伤) your muscles or overdo it when first learning, or you could worsen an existing condition.
38 There are 100 standard training programs for instructors.So check an instructor’s training and experience, get recommendations if possible, and make sure that you’re comfortable with his or her approach. 39 But if you like the social element, consider sticking with group tai chi classes.
Under the guidance of the tai chi instructor, you may find it helpful to practice tai chi in the same place and at the same time every day to develop a routine. 40 You can even draw on the comforting mind-body concepts of tai chi without performing the actual movements if you get stuck in stressful situations—a traffic jam or a contentious(争论不休的) work meeting, for instance.
If you want to reap the greatest stress reduction and other health benefits from tai chi, just find an instructor and practice it regularly!
A．An instructor also can teach you how to practice tai chi safely.
B．Keep in mind that tai chi instructors don’t have to be licensed.
C．Some qualified web-based distance education is also an option.
D．Taking classes is one of the best ways to become a tai chi instructor.
E．You can consider seeking guidance from qualified tai chi instructors.
F．Eventually, you may feel confident enough to do tai chi on your own.
G．But if your schedule is flexible, do tai chi whenever you have a few minutes.
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。
My brother and I were driving home together and we were deep in conversation.Because of his 41 ， my brother took a wrong turn, taking us towards a 42 and we had no way to turn back. 43 ， my brother paid the bridge fee and drove on.He was clearly frustrated by the mistake and the 44 waste of $4.
We eventually reached an exit slipway and, as we took it, my brother 45 a beat-up black car parked by the side of the road.A young guy was standing nearby 46 someone.I was busy trying to figure out which 47 we went next but my brother 48 and asked the guy if he needed any help.And he did.He had a(n) 49 tire and needed a tool to get it off.My brother gave it to him, then proceeded to help him 50 the tire.After we had finished the job he thanked us again and again, pulled out $20 and tried to give it to us.“No，” my brother said.“We were never 51 to even get on that bridge.We took a(n) 52 turn.But now we know why we did.It was to help you.Thank you for turning our mistake into a(n) 53 to serve.”
What I loved most was watching my brother throughout this 54 .He was able to see a chance to help even in an otherwise 55 situation, which can only come from a calm mind and an open heart.
41．A.happiness B．carelessness
C．selfishness D．weakness
42．A.bridge B．corner
C．track D．house
43．A.Nervously B．Immediately
C．Unwillingly D．Unfortunately
44．A.unusual B．hateful
C．hopeless D．needless
45．A.repaired B．noticed
C．struck D．helped
46．A.phoning B．reminding
C．greeting D．recalling
47．A.restaurant B．gas station
C．hotel D．way
48．A.pulled together B．pulled away
C．pulled over D．pulled through
49．A.flat B．empty
C．old D．dirty
50．A.clean B．change
C．fill D．choose
51．A.supposed B．forced
C．allowed D．required
52．A.different B．opposite
C．wrong D．distant
53．A.wish B．ability
C．belief D．opportunity
54．A.progress B．arrangement
C．process D．mistake
55．A.dangerous B．destructive
C．expensive D．negative
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。
The Chinese couplet(对联) refers to two poetic lines obeying certain rules，often written on red paper for 56. (appreciate)．
As a form of Chinese literature，the couplet 57. (vary) in content and style.Some express people’s love for their motherland，some describe the beauty of nature,58._________ some convey best wishes for the coming year.
Chinese couplets originated in the Five Dynasties，and 59. (become) ubiquitous(无处不在) in the Ming and Qing dynasties.It was a custom for people 60._________ (hang) peach wood charms to drive away evil spirits during the Spring Festival.Nowadays，couplets are used 61. a similar way.
It was said that the 62. (early) couplet was written by Meng Chang，king of Houshu State and it was 63. (extreme) popular in the Northern Song Dynasty.Since the Ming Dynasty，to write couplets 64. (regard) as a mark of the cultured life of scholars.
The couplet has two equal-length lines.However,65. number of characters in each line can be from four to seven or more.The first and the second lines have opposite tone patterns.The last character of the first line is of an oblique tone(仄声)，and its opposite in the second line，of a level tone(平声)．
第四部分　写作(共两节， 满分40分)
第一节　(满分15分)
上周日你校举行了学生叠衣服和被子比赛，请你给校英文报Youth写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1．时间和地点；
2．比赛的过程；
3．你的感想。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2．题目已给出，不计入总词数。
A Clothes and Quilt Folding Competition
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。
Ezri and Oliver were so keen to climb the mountain that they begged to join their dad Brandon for another hike.Just after 8 a．m.on a beautiful Sunday morning, they set off.Brandon’s backpack held his phone, Clif bars(能量棒), packets of apple sauce, apples, water bottles and fishing gear.
Brandon had planned a varied route up the mountain.The winding upward slope was fun and uneventful.Near the top, thick snow blanketed the path.Excitedly, the kids raced across the hard surface.They shared the second-last Clif bar and rested for an hour.Brandon looked around.His phone showed 1：30 p．m.and no signals.
When the kids started down, Brandon said, “You guys really want to find those fishing lakes, don’t you？”
“Oh, yes！” Ezri said.So they took an unfamiliar route down the other side of the mountain.
By the time Brandon realized the path had become an animal trail alongside a stream, it made sense to keep following it.The stream sang to them, and they kept following it down.Mid afternoon, when the sun disappeared behind heavy gray clouds, they suddenly felt lost, cold and hungry.For half an hour they cautiously moved downward until they reached a steep cliff(悬崖) edge.The stream became a noisy, six-metre waterfall.Mist enveloped them as the water raced over a huge rock.
Brandon cursed(咒骂) himself for taking an unknown route down.They held hands and inched down until Oliver slid on a loose rock and all three went flying.
Brandon wiped blood from his forehead and gathered his senses.Was anyone hurt Oliver, crying and shivering, seemed okay.Ezri was weeping, but she too appeared uninjured.Brandon himself didn’t feel anything worse than the wound on his forehead.The backpack was stuck in the rocks six metres away.He saw no use trying to find it back.The air was cold and getting colder.They were wet and tired.
注意：续写词数应为150个左右。
To save the kids, Brandon realized he had to look for a way out alone.
A helicopter with the father and many volunteers set off immediately.
单元过关卷五
第一部分　听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节　(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．When will the woman arrive in New York
A．At 9∶35.
B．At 9∶25.
C．At 7∶25.
2．What does the woman advise the man to do
A．Choose an easier topic.
B．Stay up to finish his paper.
C．Ask for help from Mr Black.
3．What did the man probably do last night
A．He stayed at home.
B．He went to the factory.
C．He went to the theater.
4．What did the man do yesterday
A．He met the woman.
B．He stayed with his dog.
C．He went to Sam’s birthday party.
5．Where does the conversation most probably take place
A．At school.
B．At the man’s house.
C．At the train station.
第二节　(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．How long does the man have to work a day
A．Eight and a half hours.
B．Eight hours，fifty minutes.
C．Nine hours，fifteen minutes.
7．What would the man have to do if he took the work
A．Wear uniforms.
B．Type letters and answer the telephone.
C．Learn to smoke.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．What happened to the woman
A．She was robbed.
B．Her house was broken.
C．She lost her purse somewhere.
9．What color is the woman’s purse
A．Blue. B．Yellow. C．Red.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．What is the woman probably
A．A bank clerk.
B．A post officer.
C．A shop assistant.
11．What does the man want to do
A．He wants to withdraw his money.
B．He wants to open an account.
C．He wants to buy some products.
12．Why does the man have to come back tomorrow
A．He forgets to take any proofs of ID.
B．He doesn’t have enough money.
C．He is not interested in the product.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．Which game does the man like best
A．Chinese chess.
B．Cards.
C．Bridge.
14．What does the woman think of Chinese chess
A．Complicated.
B．Simple.
C．Boring.
15．Why does the woman only play bridge occasionally
A．She doesn’t like it.
B．She isn’t good at it.
C．It’s hard to find four players.
16．What does the man look forward to
A．Learning to play bridge.
B．Setting up a cards game.
C．Arranging a bridge game with the woman.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．When will the lecture about the wolves be given
A．At 5 pm on weekends.
B．At 5 pm on Wednesday.
C．At 7 pm on Wednesday.
18．Who will give the lecture about the wolves
A．Stephanie Hartman.
B．James White.
C．Shannon Jensen.
19．Why can’t the original presenter give the lecture
A．He was attacked by the wolves.
B．He doesn’t have time to do it.
C．He isn’t interested in the program.
20．What can people do after the lecture
A．Visit the zoo for free.
B．Talk with the lecturer face to face.
C．Take part in an activity about wolves.
答案　1.A　2.C　3.B　4.B　5.C　6.A　7.B　8.A　9．C　10.A　11.B　12.A　13.B　14.A　15.C　16.C　17．C　18.A　19.B　20.C
?听力材料
Text 1
W：My plane leaves at 7∶25 and will arrive in New York in two hours，ten minutes.
M：Goodbye！Have a good trip!
Text 2
M：My graduation paper is not as easy as I thought.I stayed up last night in order to finish it，but I still have more to do.
W：You shouldn’t stay up.Why not ask Mr Black for help？He enjoys helping others.
Text 3
W：You didn’t go to the theater with your friend last night，did you
M：No，I had an unexpected visit from a colleague and he asked me to go to the factory because of an emergency.
Text 4
W：Jack，I expected to see you at Sam’s birthday party yesterday but you weren’t there.
M：I had to look after my dog at home.You know，my dog is ill.I have been terribly busy these days.
Text 5
W：Thank you for seeing me off.I’ll arrive at Beijing Train Station at 6 o’clock.My friends will pick me up.
M：OK.I’ll help you look after your dog.
Text 6
W：Welcome to join us.You would have to start work at 8∶30 am and finish at 5∶00 pm.You have to type letters and answer the telephone.Do you have any questions
M：Do I have to wear a uniform
W：No，you don’t have to，but you must wear a tie.
M：Can I smoke
W：No，you mustn’t smoke in the building.You’ll have to go outside if you want to smoke.By the way，you have to work overtime every other Saturday.
M：Sorry，it would be hard for me to comply with the rules.I think I should reconsider the job.
Text 7
W：Somebody just took my purse.My money，my credit cards and everything are gone.
M：All right，just calm down...OK.Now，how much money was in it？What did the person look like
W：Around 350 pounds.The man was quite tall and thin.Around 1.75 meters tall.Something like that.
M：How old was he
W：I’m not sure.He was fairly young，I think...Seventeen or eighteen.
M：And what was he wearing
W：He was wearing old jeans and a yellow T-shirt and boots.Oh，yes，and he was wearing glasses.
M：Fine.Now tell me about your purse.What did it look like
W：Well，it was red and it had a shoulder strap.It was made of leather.
M：Now，please write down your name and your telephone number.
Text 8
W：Good morning，can I help you
M：Yes，I’d like to open an account.
W：Certainly，sir.Would you like a Silver or a Gold account
M：What’s the difference
W：You can open a Silver account with just US$5.The account comes with a cash card so that you can withdraw your money at any time.The Silver account currently pays 5% interest.For the Gold account you need a minimum of US$500，and you have to give 14 days’ notice to withdraw money.The interest rate is 6.5%.
M：I’ll go for the Silver account.
W：How much would you like to put into the account
M：US$500.
W：And we’ll need two proofs of ID：driver’s license，credit card statement，and so on.
M：Sorry，I don’t have any of those on me.I’ll come back tomorrow.
Text 9
M：Which games do you like
W：I like board games，like Chinese chess.
M：I’ve never played Chinese chess before，but I’ve seen old men playing it in the streets.It looks difficult.
W：Yes.Although the basic rules and moves are simple enough，there are many strategies that players need to learn.Which kind of games do you like
M：I like playing cards best.I’m pretty good at poker.Do you play cards
W：I’m terrible at cards.
M：Then do you play bridge
W：Yes，I do.It’s hard to find four players，so I only play it occasionally.Do you know anyone who plays？If so，we could set up a game.
M：I play quite well.I have a friend who likes playing，but she’s not very good at it.Shall I invite her to play
W：Sure，I have a friend who can play fairly well.When we are all free，we should arrange a game.
M：I’m looking forward to it.
Text 10
Join us at 7 pm on Wednesday in the Alaska Zoo Gateway Building for the program focused on wolves.Our original presenter for the lecture，James White，had a schedule conflict，so we have substituted another speaker.Stephanie Hartman，zoo educator and former zookeeper，will tell the story of the zoo’s wolf pack，from their arrival through to today.Learn about their growth and training，and how zoo staff manage their care as individuals and as a pack.There will be a guest appearance by Shannon Jensen，Zoo Curator.While we do apologize for the substitution in presenters，we know this will be a great program for all who attend.
The lecture will be free to the public.As an additional feature for this lecture，we are offering an optional wolf encounter for people to go and see the wolves up close after the lecture for a fee of US$5 per person.Funds support both the Zoo and the conservation and research efforts of the Midnight Sun American Association of Zookeepers Chapter.The encounter fee may be paid at the admissions entrance after the lecture.Encounters will be done by multiple handlers and wolves stationed in separate areas，to provide a small group for each location.
We hope you will join us for this last lecture of the week!
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
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语篇解读　这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了Fixthephoto所提供的在线修图服务以及各项服务的收费情况。
21．How much will you spend if your portrait photo needs make-up correction
A．$0.25. B．$5.
C．$2.50. D．$6.
答案　D
解析　细节理解题。根据Figure部分中“Only $6 per photo.We will make portrait(肖像) photos look good and professionally edited.”和“Services included...and make-up correction.”可知，如果你的肖像照片需要妆容修改，你要花6美元。故选D。
22．Which two services provide background replacement
A．Figure and Wedding.
B．Figure and Product.
C．Product and Jewellery.
D．Wedding and Jewellery.
答案　C
解析　细节理解题。根据Product部分中“Services included: background replacement...”以及Jewellery部分中“Services included: background replacement...”可知，Product和Jewellery提供更换背景服务。故选C。
23．What is the first thing you must do if you want to edit your photos
A．Open an account on this website.
B．Upload your photos to retouchers.
C．Give a detailed self-introduction.
D．Take down your own requirements.
答案　A
解析　细节理解题。根据倒数第五段“1.Create an account and upload your photos.”可知，如果你想编辑你的照片，你必须做的第一件事是在这个网站上创建账号。故选A。
B
My love for animals began through watching wildlife documentaries when I was a kid.I went on to study Environmental Science at university, and became interested in marine(海洋的) biology when I did my master’s degree.That’s when I realized that there was a possibility to do more for Hong Kong.
In Hong Kong, many people would associate marine life only with seafood, and few people would consider it as a part of nature to be appreciated.Although our marine life is highly diverse, our waters have been overfished for more than 40 years.Records show that decades ago, Hong Kong had such high production of seafood that it supported about 90% of the local demand.Today, at least 90% of the seafood we eat has to be imported to meet local demand, as our waters are so overfished that they can no longer support the local appetite.
Despite this shift, we are still a city in love with seafood—according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Hong Kong has the second highest annual seafood consumption per capita(人均) in Asia—but consumers are barely aware of where their seafood comes from and which species are threatened.
There is a lot of room for improvement in Hong Kong.Improving local fishery management policies and increasing the coverage of Marine Protected Areas, as well as conducting the relevant research to inform decisions, could move the city towards greater sustainability in this area.And consumers should avoid eating seafood that is on the threatened species list.As a general rule of thumb, if people are not sure what the species is, they should choose something else that they are more familiar with.
With the marine ecosystem already weak and easily destroyed, the greatest threat is continued ignorance and inaction.It is time for us to show that we can also be a part of the solution.If each person plays their part even for just one meal a day，Hong Kong would already be on its way to making considerable progress towards sustainable seafood consumption.
语篇解读　本文是一篇夹议夹叙文。作者描述了香港海域被过度捕捞的现状，提出了改变现状的建议并呼吁人人都应从自身做起，保护海洋生态系统。
24．How does the author introduce overfishing in paragraph 2
A．By listing reasons.
B．By offering examples.
C．By giving exact figures.
D．By making comparisons.
答案　D
解析　推理判断题。根据第二段中“Records show that decades ago, Hong Kong had such high production of seafood that...Today, at least 90% of the seafood...they can no longer support the local appetite.”可知，作者是通过对比香港几十年前与现在当地海鲜的市场占比来呈现香港海域被过度捕捞的现状的。故选D。
25．What is true about HK people according to the passage
A．They all see marine life as a part of nature.
B．They consume 90% of the seafood in Asia.
C．They have a rather big appetite for seafood.
D．They are aware of the source of the seafood.
答案　C
解析　细节理解题。根据第三段中“Hong Kong has the second highest annual seafood consumption per capita(人均) in Asia”可知，香港人对海鲜的需求量很大。故选C。
26．What does the author suggest people do when eating seafood
A．Keep off unfamiliar species.
B．Ignore dangerous species.
C．Choose endangered species.
D．Avoid non-threatened species.
答案　A
解析　细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句“As a general rule of thumb, if people are not sure what the species is, they should choose something else that they are more familiar with.”可知，作者建议人们避免吃不熟悉的物种。故选A。
27．What is the author’s purpose of writing this article
A．To stop consuming seafood.
B．To protect the marine ecosystem.
C．To improve local fishery management policies.
D．To criticize the overfishing situation in Hong Kong.
答案　B
解析　写作意图题。通读全文，尤其根据最后一段“With the marine ecosystem already weak and easily destroyed, the greatest threat is continued ignorance...making considerable progress towards sustainable seafood consumption.”可知，作者的写作目的是保护海洋生态系统。故选B。
C
The wires, screens and batteries that make up our devices—not to mention the plastic, metal and other materials that package them—are filling up landfills.Some e-waste is relatively large: old phones and air conditioners, for instance.Other e-waste is more hidden, such as electronic single-use medical diagnostic kits, environmental sensors, and smart labels that contain one-off batteries and other equipment.
“It’s these small batteries that are big problems, ” says public health scientist Dele Ogunseitan.“Nobody really pays attention to where they end up.”
Researchers at the Cellulose & Wood Materials Laboratory at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology(EMPA) are working to address this problem.Their new paper in Scientific Reports describes a paper battery developed from environmentally friendly materials that could eventually present a sustainable alternative to the more harmful batteries common in low-power devices.
The paper battery has the same key components as standard batteries but packages them differently.Like a typical chemical battery, it has a positively charged side called a cathode(正极), a negatively charged side called an anode(负极), and a conductive material called an electrolyte(电解质) between the two.A traditional battery’s components are packaged in plastic and metal; in the new battery, the anode and cathode are inks printed onto the front and back of a piece of paper.That paper is filled with salt, which dissolves(溶解) when the paper is dampened with water.The resulting saltwater solution acts as the electrolyte.
When the paper is dry, the battery is shelf-stable.Add just a couple of drops of water, however, and the salt dissolves, allowing electrons to flow.Once the paper is dampened, the battery becomes active within 20 seconds.The new battery’s operating performance declines as the paper dries.When the scientists rewet the paper during testing, the battery regained functionality and lasted an hour before beginning to dry out again.
28．What can we infer about small disposal batteries according to Dele Ogunseitan
A．They are no big problems.
B．They need to be addressed.
C．They should be made larger.
D．They are environmentally friendly.
答案　B
解析　推理判断题。根据第一段中“Other e-waste is more hidden, such as...one-off batteries and other equipment.”以及第二段中“It’s these small batteries that are big problems”可知，较小的一次性电池垃圾较为隐蔽，但它们是真正的大问题。由此推断这些较小的一次性电池垃圾是亟须解决的。故选B。
29．What’s special about the new battery
A．It has a cathode and an anode.
B．It has different key components.
C．Its cathode and anode are printed on paper.
D．Its components are packaged in plastic and metal.
答案　C
解析　细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“A traditional battery’s components...are inks printed onto the front and back of a piece of paper.”可知，新型电池的特殊之处在于它的正极和负极是被印在纸上的。故选C。
30．What is used to make the new battery start to operate
A．Salt. B．Metal.
C．Ink. D．Water.
答案　D
解析　细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Add just a couple of drops of water, however, and the salt dissolves, allowing electrons to flow.”可知，只要加入几滴水，盐就会溶解，让电子流动，所以使新型电池开始工作的是水。故选D。
31．In which section can we find the text
A．Advances. B．Reviews.
C．Culture. D．Opinion.
答案　A
解析　文章出处题。通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了一种新型的电池可以减少电子垃圾的产生。故可以推断文章出自科技进展部分。故选A。
D
The researchers drew a conclusion that orphaned(成为孤儿的) elephants would be more stressed out than non-orphans.There’s a lot of evidence that the mother-child bond helps reduce stress in animals, which has been demonstrated previously in rats and birds, says the study leader Jenna Parker.Elephants have complicated social structures and deep family bonds.Because orphaned elephants in the same region die at a higher rate than elephants with living mothers, it seemed like a no-brainer that surviving orphans would be stressed out.
The team, however, made an unexpected finding: There really wasn’t a difference in the stress hormone(荷尔蒙) levels of orphaned and non-orphaned elephants, as long as they lived with family members, such as aunts, cousins, or brothers and sisters.Elephants—even the orphans—that lived in groups with fellows of their own age turned out to be under less stress than those that didn’t.
Parker recalls two orphans in the study, Frida and Rothko.“Frida had a non-functional left ear and Rothko had a non-functional right ear, and they were inseparable，” she says.“It was as though they had at least one good set of ears as long as they were together！” The findings also fit with previous social research in African elephants, Parker says.“Orphans increase interaction with their age mates after their mother’s death.” She notes that dominance is structured by age in elephants: Older elephants may outrank younger elephants when it comes to food, for example, but elephants of the same age are generally equals.
With human-wildlife conflict and drought threats to elephants in the region，the findings published in Communications Biology offer a new insight into how having a strong fellow group may contribute to elephants’ survival.This information could also help recovery facilities that take in orphaned elephants set the animals up for a successful future in the wild—releasing them in large groups of bonded fellows, for example.“The bottom line here is that elephants need elephants，” says Parker.“And when the worst happens, like losing a mother, some find new ways to survive and grow happily.”
32．What can be inferred from paragraph 1
A．Losing parents makes no difference to elephants.
B．Living with mothers leads to heavy pressure.
C．Family bonds are significant for elephants’ life.
D．Orphaned elephants are more independent.
答案　C
解析　推理判断题。根据第一段中“Elephants have complicated social structures and...Because orphaned elephants in the same region die at a higher rate than...a no-brainer that surviving orphans would be stressed out.”可推知，家庭关系对大象的生命有重要的意义。故选C。
33．Which statement may Parker agree with
A．Non-orphans outrank orphans in elephants.
B．Orphaned elephants are in need of their age mates.
C．Older elephants tend to attend to younger elephants.
D．Orphaned elephants prefer interaction with older elephants.
答案　B
解析　推理判断题。根据第二段中“Elephants—even the orphans—that lived in groups with fellows of their own age turned out to be under less stress than those that didn’t.”以及第三段中“Parker recalls two orphans in the study, Frida and Rothko...‘Orphans increase interaction with their age mates after their mother’s death.’”可推知，帕克可能会同意孤儿大象需要同龄的伙伴的说法。故选B。
34．What does the author think of the team’s research findings
A．They’re baseless.
B．They’re novel.
C．They’re original.
D．They’re predictable.
答案　B
解析　推理判断题。根据最后一段中“With human-wildlife conflict and drought threats to elephants in the region, the findings published...offer a new insight into how having a strong fellow group may contribute to elephants’ survival.”可知，作者认为这个团队的研究成果是新颖的。故选B。
35．Which of the following is the best title for the text
A．Hunting and Drought Are Major Threats to Elephants
B．Human Protection Helps Orphaned Elephants Survive
C．Living with Older Elephants May Contribute to Survival
D．Friends May Be Key to Stress Relief for Orphaned Elephants
答案　D
解析　标题归纳题。通读全文尤其是第二段可知，文章主要介绍了研究发现，孤儿大象能通过从同龄大象那里得到帮助和陪伴来缓解压力。故选D。
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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Tai chi has been studied scientifically in recent years.Evidence suggests that tai chi may offer numerous benefits beyond stress reduction.Wondering how to get started in tai chi？ 36
A tai chi instructor can teach you some specific positions and how to control your breathing. 37 Although tai chi is slow and gentle without side effects, it’s possible to get injured if you don’t know how to do tai chi properly.It’s possible you could strain(拉伤) your muscles or overdo it when first learning, or you could worsen an existing condition.
38 There are 100 standard training programs for instructors.So check an instructor’s training and experience, get recommendations if possible, and make sure that you’re comfortable with his or her approach. 39 But if you like the social element, consider sticking with group tai chi classes.
Under the guidance of the tai chi instructor, you may find it helpful to practice tai chi in the same place and at the same time every day to develop a routine. 40 You can even draw on the comforting mind-body concepts of tai chi without performing the actual movements if you get stuck in stressful situations—a traffic jam or a contentious(争论不休的) work meeting, for instance.
If you want to reap the greatest stress reduction and other health benefits from tai chi, just find an instructor and practice it regularly!
A．An instructor also can teach you how to practice tai chi safely.
B．Keep in mind that tai chi instructors don’t have to be licensed.
C．Some qualified web-based distance education is also an option.
D．Taking classes is one of the best ways to become a tai chi instructor.
E．You can consider seeking guidance from qualified tai chi instructors.
F．Eventually, you may feel confident enough to do tai chi on your own.
G．But if your schedule is flexible, do tai chi whenever you have a few minutes.
语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。有证据表明，除了可以减轻压力，太极还可以带来许多好处。如果你想从太极中获得最大的减压和其他健康益处，只需找一位教练并定期练习！
36．答案　E
解析　根据上文“Wondering how to get started in tai chi ”可知，上文提出问题“想知道如何开始打太极吗？”，E项“你可以考虑向合格的太极教练寻求指导”是对上文问题的回答，且与下文相衔接，故选E。
37．答案　A
解析　根据上文“A tai chi instructor can teach you some specific positions and how to control your breathing.”可知，上文介绍太极教练的作用。A项“教练也可以教你如何安全地练习太极”与上文构成并列关系，进一步补充太极教练的作用。故选A。
38．答案　B
解析　根据下文“There are 100 standard training programs for instructors.”可知，太极教练培训项目很多。B项“请记住，太极教练不必持有执照”和下文都是关于选择太极教练的相关内容，故选B。
39．答案　F
解析　根据下文“But if you like the social element, consider sticking with group tai chi classes.”可知，空格处与下文构成转折关系。F项中的on your own与下文group tai chi classes形成对比，符合语境，故选F。
40．答案　G
解析　根据上文“Under the guidance of the tai chi instructor, you may find it helpful to practice tai chi in the same place and at the same time every day to develop a routine.”可知，上文介绍在固定时间打太极很有用。G项“但是如果你的日程安排很灵活，只要有几分钟的时间就可以打太极”补充上文，继续描述打太极的时间安排，故选G。
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。
My brother and I were driving home together and we were deep in conversation.Because of his 41 ， my brother took a wrong turn, taking us towards a 42 and we had no way to turn back. 43 ， my brother paid the bridge fee and drove on.He was clearly frustrated by the mistake and the 44 waste of $4.
We eventually reached an exit slipway and, as we took it, my brother 45 a beat-up black car parked by the side of the road.A young guy was standing nearby 46 someone.I was busy trying to figure out which 47 we went next but my brother 48 and asked the guy if he needed any help.And he did.He had a(n) 49 tire and needed a tool to get it off.My brother gave it to him, then proceeded to help him 50 the tire.After we had finished the job he thanked us again and again, pulled out $20 and tried to give it to us.“No，” my brother said.“We were never 51 to even get on that bridge.We took a(n) 52 turn.But now we know why we did.It was to help you.Thank you for turning our mistake into a(n) 53 to serve.”
What I loved most was watching my brother throughout this 54 .He was able to see a chance to help even in an otherwise 55 situation, which can only come from a calm mind and an open heart.
语篇解读　这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者的哥哥由于粗心大意，拐错了弯，导致两人走错了路并必须支付过桥费，在这种情况下，哥哥仍然注意到了路边需要帮助的人，并帮助对方换轮胎，感谢对方给予自己一个帮助别人的机会，哥哥的这种心态让作者敬佩。
41．A.happiness B．carelessness
C．selfishness D．weakness
答案　B
解析　根据上文“My brother and I were driving home together and we were deep in conversation.”可知，作者的哥哥边开车边和作者聊天，精力不集中，由此可知，由于他的粗心大意，他拐错了弯。故选B。
42．A.bridge B．corner
C．track D．house
答案　A
解析　根据下文“my brother paid the bridge fee”可知，作者的哥哥付了过桥费，由此可知，他把车开向了一座桥。故选A。
43．A.Nervously B．Immediately
C．Unwillingly D．Unfortunately
答案　C
解析　根据下文“He was clearly frustrated by the mistake”可知，哥哥对自己的错误感到沮丧，由此可知，他是不情愿地付了过桥费。故选C。
44．A.unusual B．hateful
C．hopeless D．needless
答案　D
解析　根据上文“my brother took a wrong turn”可知，作者的哥哥是由于粗心拐错了弯，才导致不得不支付过桥费，由此可知，这是一笔不必要的浪费。故选D。
45．A.repaired B．noticed
C．struck D．helped
答案　B
解析　根据下文“my brother and asked the guy if he needed any help”可知，作者的哥哥询问车主是否需要帮助，由此可知，他注意到了一辆破旧的黑色汽车。故选B。
46．A.phoning B．reminding
C．greeting D．recalling
答案　A
解析　根据下文“He had a(n) tire and needed a tool to get it off.”可知，年轻人需要帮助，由此可知，他在给某人打电话，寻求帮助。故选A。
47．A.restaurant B．gas station
C．hotel D．way
答案　D
解析　根据上文“my brother took a wrong turn”可知，由于拐错了弯，作者和哥哥走错了路，由此可知，作者正忙着想知道下一步该走哪条路。故选D。
48．A.pulled together B．pulled away
C．pulled over D．pulled through
答案　C
解析　根据句中“asked the guy if he needed any help”可知，作者的哥哥询问车主是否需要帮助，由此可知，他首先要把车停在路边，才能询问。故选C。
49．A.flat B．empty
C．old D．dirty
答案　A
解析　根据句中“needed a tool to get it off”可知，汽车需要换胎，由此可知，车胎瘪了。故选A。
50．A.clean B．change
C．fill D．choose
答案　B
解析　根据上文“He had a(n) tire and needed a tool to get it off.”可知，年轻人的车胎瘪了，需要换胎，由此可知，作者的哥哥帮他换轮胎。故选B。
51．A.supposed B．forced
C．allowed D．required
答案　A
解析　根据上文“my brother took a wrong turn”可知，作者的哥哥拐错了弯才开上了桥，由此可知，他们两人本不应该上那座桥，“be supposed to do sth”意为“应该做某事”。故选A。
52．A.different B．opposite
C．wrong D．distant
答案　C
解析　根据上文“my brother took a wrong turn”可知，他们拐错了弯。故选C。
53．A.wish B．ability
C．belief D．opportunity
答案　D
解析　根据上文“We took a(n) turn.But now we know why we did.It was to help you.”可知，由于两人拐错了弯，他们才有机会偶遇这个年轻人并帮助了他，由此可知，年轻人将他们的错误转化为服务的机会。故选D。
54．A.progress B．arrangement
C．process D．mistake
答案　C
解析　根据上文“My brother gave it to him, then proceeded to help him the tire.”可知，作者的哥哥帮助年轻人换胎并与他交谈，由此可知，作者喜欢在整个过程中看着哥哥的表现。故选C。
55．A.dangerous B．destructive
C．expensive D．negative
答案　D
解析　根据上文“He was clearly frustrated by the mistake and the waste of $4.”可知，作者的哥哥因为自己的错误和4美元的不必要的浪费感到沮丧，由此可知，这是一种消极的情况，即使在这种情况下，他也能看到帮助别人的机会。故选D。
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。
The Chinese couplet(对联) refers to two poetic lines obeying certain rules，often written on red paper for 56. (appreciate)．
As a form of Chinese literature，the couplet 57. (vary) in content and style.Some express people’s love for their motherland，some describe the beauty of nature,58._________ some convey best wishes for the coming year.
Chinese couplets originated in the Five Dynasties，and 59. (become) ubiquitous(无处不在) in the Ming and Qing dynasties.It was a custom for people 60._________ (hang) peach wood charms to drive away evil spirits during the Spring Festival.Nowadays，couplets are used 61. a similar way.
It was said that the 62. (early) couplet was written by Meng Chang，king of Houshu State and it was 63. (extreme) popular in the Northern Song Dynasty.Since the Ming Dynasty，to write couplets 64. (regard) as a mark of the cultured life of scholars.
The couplet has two equal-length lines.However,65. number of characters in each line can be from four to seven or more.The first and the second lines have opposite tone patterns.The last character of the first line is of an oblique tone(仄声)，and its opposite in the second line，of a level tone(平声)．
56．答案　appreciation
解析　考查名词。设空处接在介词for后，应用名词作宾语，appreciate 的名词形式为appreciation，在此意为“欣赏”，不可数。故填appreciation。
57．答案　varies
解析　考查动词的时态和主谓一致。设空处为其所在句的谓语，描述客观事实，用一般现在时；主语是the couplet，谓语动词用第三人称单数形式。故填varies。
58．答案　and
解析　考查连词。分析句子结构可知，三个分句是并列的关系，后面两个分句应用and连接。故填and。
59．答案　became
解析　考查动词的时态。设空处为其所在句的谓语，根据上半句和时间状语in the Ming and Qing dynasties可知应用一般过去时。故填became。
60．答案　to hang
解析　考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，本句的It为形式主语，真正的主语是不定式。故填to hang。
61．答案　in
解析　考查介词。表示使用某种方式，一般用介词in。故填in。
62．答案　earliest
解析　考查形容词的最高级。设空处修饰名词，作定语，应为形容词，根据句意可知是最高级。故填earliest。
63．答案　extremely
解析　考查副词。设空处修饰形容词popular，作状语，应用副词形式。故填extremely。
64．答案　has been regarded
解析　考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。分析句子结构可知，设空处为其所在句的谓语，根据时间状语Since the Ming Dynasty可知，应用现在完成时；主语to write couplets和谓语regard之间是被动关系，应用被动语态；主语是不定式to write couplets，谓语动词用第三人称单数形式。故填has been regarded。
65．答案　the
解析　考查冠词。短语the number of意为“……的数量”，符合句意。故填the。
第四部分　写作(共两节， 满分40分)
第一节　(满分15分)
上周日你校举行了学生叠衣服和被子比赛，请你给校英文报Youth写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1．时间和地点；
2．比赛的过程；
3．你的感想。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2．题目已给出，不计入总词数。
A Clothes and Quilt Folding Competition
参考范文
A Clothes and Quilt Folding Competition
In order to develop students’ basic life skills, a clothes and quilt folding competition was held in our school last Sunday.
All the students participated in the competition.As was required, participants must fold their clothes and quilts quickly and neatly.The competition was extremely intense and in the end, 10 participants stood out as winners.
In my opinion, the competition is of great significance.Not only does it improve our labor skills, but also it makes us experience the fun of labor and understand the importance of labor.I hope similar competitions will be held more often in our school.
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。
Ezri and Oliver were so keen to climb the mountain that they begged to join their dad Brandon for another hike.Just after 8 a．m.on a beautiful Sunday morning, they set off.Brandon’s backpack held his phone, Clif bars(能量棒), packets of apple sauce, apples, water bottles and fishing gear.
Brandon had planned a varied route up the mountain.The winding upward slope was fun and uneventful.Near the top, thick snow blanketed the path.Excitedly, the kids raced across the hard surface.They shared the second-last Clif bar and rested for an hour.Brandon looked around.His phone showed 1：30 p．m.and no signals.
When the kids started down, Brandon said, “You guys really want to find those fishing lakes, don’t you？”
“Oh, yes！” Ezri said.So they took an unfamiliar route down the other side of the mountain.
By the time Brandon realized the path had become an animal trail alongside a stream, it made sense to keep following it.The stream sang to them, and they kept following it down.Mid afternoon, when the sun disappeared behind heavy gray clouds, they suddenly felt lost, cold and hungry.For half an hour they cautiously moved downward until they reached a steep cliff(悬崖) edge.The stream became a noisy, six-metre waterfall.Mist enveloped them as the water raced over a huge rock.
Brandon cursed(咒骂) himself for taking an unknown route down.They held hands and inched down until Oliver slid on a loose rock and all three went flying.
Brandon wiped blood from his forehead and gathered his senses.Was anyone hurt Oliver, crying and shivering, seemed okay.Ezri was weeping, but she too appeared uninjured.Brandon himself didn’t feel anything worse than the wound on his forehead.The backpack was stuck in the rocks six metres away.He saw no use trying to find it back.The air was cold and getting colder.They were wet and tired.
注意：续写词数应为150个左右。
To save the kids, Brandon realized he had to look for a way out alone.
A helicopter with the father and many volunteers set off immediately.
参考范文
To save the kids, Brandon realized he had to look for a way out alone. After he made the decision, he wrapped his coat around the two kids and kissed each of them on the forehead.“Stay here no matter what.I’ll go for help，” he repeated several times in a trembling voice.In the following hours, Brandon walked through the bush and even suffered another bad fall on the way.Exhausted and bloodied, he emerged from the forest and bumped into a family of hikers, who called 911.
A helicopter with the father and many volunteers set off immediately. On the return trip, Brandon anxiously described the general location of the children to the rescuers.Finally, after a long search, they successfully located the poor children.Upon the helicopter’s arrival, Brandon jumped off and ran to embrace his children, moved to see so many strangers in bright red jackets.Every time he thinks of bright red jackets, he will feel he is not alone and there’s always someone out there who is willing to help.

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