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大联考萍乡实验学校2025届模拟试卷(一)
英语
本试卷共10页。满分150分，考试时间120分钟(含听力测试)。
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2．回答选择题，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。
例：How much is the shirt
A． 1915. B． 9.18. C． 9.15.
答案是C.
1.
Where does the conversation take place
A. In a hospital. B. In a shop. C. In a hotel.
2.
How does the woman feel about Peter’s being late
A. Annoyed. B. Concerned. C. Uncertain.
3.
What is the man doing
A. Buying a camera. B. Taking a picture. C. Trying on a hat.
4.
What did the woman forget
A. Her towel. B. Her sun cream. C. Her flat shoes.
5.
What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Workmates. C. Husband and wife.
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. Why is the man taking evening classes
A. To pass the time. B. To prepare for a new job. C. To qualify for his current job.
7. What is the most important part of the evening classes to the man
A. The course itself. B. The teachers. C. The classmates.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. What is the man’s problem
A. He has a temperature.
B. He is struggling to save energy.
C. He is too cold to do his work.
9. Where are the speakers likely to be
A. In an office. B. In the woman’s house. C. In a school.
10. What does the woman suggest
A. Focusing on typing the report.
B. Taking better care of their health.
C. Discussing the issue with the boss.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11. On which day did the boy finish his project
A. November 12th. B. November 15th. C. December 17th.
12. Which paper will the boy probably write tonight
A. The Wonders of Liquids. B. Brown Bear Populations. C. The War of 1812.
13. What is the main topic of the conversation
A. Time management. B. The choice of subjects. C. Designing some projects.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14. How long did Roger Federer’s professional career last
A. 14 years. B. 17 years. C. 24 years.
15. What happened to Federer at the 2017 Australian Open
A He got a sudden knee injury.
B. He had a hard-fought victory.
C. He faced a series of losses.
16. Which of the following words best describes Federer
A. Determined. B. Kind-hearted. C. Humorous.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题
17. What did the speaker enjoy as a young child
A. Running. B. Climbing. C. Swimming.
18. What was the speaker doing when he injured himself
A. The long jump. B. A handstand. C. A forward roll.
19. For how many weeks did the speaker have to give up exercising
A Four. B. Eight. C. Twelve.
20. How did the incident affect the speaker
A. He developed a new hobby.
B. He began to read love stories.
C. He enjoyed physical challenges even more.
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)
阅读下面短文，从各题所给的 A、B、C和D四个选项中选出符合题意的最佳选项。
A
Containing half of the world’s geothermal(地热的) features, Yellowstone provides one-of-a-kind classroom-based or experiential education. Here are some you can learn about using the park as a classroom.
A Bear’s Menu
Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
Subjects: Math, Science
Working in small groups, students examine the feeding habits of bears and paint pictures to show what bears do in spring, summer, fall and winter. Students use a small pattern of a bear and increase its size to construct a full-size one in order to appreciate the bear’s size.
Waters of Life: Survey of a Riparian Area
Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
Subject: Science
In this outdoor science activity, students investigate plants and animal life in and around a lake. Students work in groups, with each group member performing a different task: observing, recording, mapping or classifying. Finally, the team put the information together to make conclusions about the ecological connections that exist within the area surveyed.
Expedition Yellowstone: Field School
Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
Subjects: Literacy and Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies
This 4- to 5-day residential curriculum-based program is offered for teachers and their classes. Students learn about the natural and cultural history of Yellowstone, investigate current issues affecting the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, and promote preservation in the park and in home communities. Emphasis is on learning through direct experience in the outdoors. Students participate with teachers or parents in hikes, field investigations and discussions.
Dueling Mandates(指令)
High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade
Subject: Social Studies
Using cards describing some of the issues affecting Yellowstone National Park, students work in small groups to consider management issues that meet both of the conflicting mandates that the National Park Service must follow. Students will explore the complexities involved in making management decisions and discover the far-reaching consequences of park management decisions.
21. What can students do at A Bear’s Menu
A. Feed bears. B. Construct a house.
C. Take an exam. D. Draw pictures about bears.
22. In which activity can students learn about the cultural history of Yellowstone
A. A Bear’s Menu. B. Expedition Yellowstone: Field School.
C. Dueling Mandates. D. Waters of Life: Survey of a Riparian Area.
23. What is special about Dueling Mandates
A. It requires parents’ company. B. It lasts the longest.
C. It targets high school students. D. It has far-reaching effects.
B
Often people receive a guitar, mandolin, or some other musical instrument as a birthday or Christmas gift. There’s joy everywhere. The giver of the gift knows how much the receiver wants to learn this instrument and the receiver is actually holding it in his hands instead of longing for it through the shop window.
Finding an instructor that fits into a busy work schedule is hard enough, but once you decide on a lesson plan, then you must consider the practice time, how to practice, what to practice — and let’s face it — not all people learn something the same way. So in order to learn a musical instrument, how much practice time is enough and what kind of practice is right for you
There is no set amount of time that anyone should practice a musical instrument. When I was in programming classes, I could have studied nightly for 5 hours each night. It would have taken me years to learn the art of computer programming. Though I’m attracted by the systematic logic of it, my talent is towards another thing. However, on the other hand, if I spent an hour every couple days with a passionate (充满热情的) hobby like playing the violin, not only would the time fly quickly, I’d also be learning at a much greater speed since the built-in passion is the motivation for advancement.
So as much as it’s important to practice, a step back is to first find the harmonious instrument that fits you as a person as development of your personality. If you’re learning the guitar because it’s cool — obviously that’s the modern-day mindset, however, you might not be actually linking your talent for musical satisfaction with your most creative advantages you have to offer.
It’s been my experience that every person has a certain level of musical talent. My enjoyable challenge has been to assist them in this adventure and actually locate their best abilities as quickly as possible. Then and only then can we match learners with instruments and truly begin a fun and exciting walk down the road of happiness and contentment, where music, ability, personality and soul all meet. Once this piece of the mystery puzzle is in place, I’ve never had to work at motivating a learner to practice.
24. In the author’s opinion, which of the following is the most important when learning a music instrument
A. The amount of time for practice. B. A scientific learning method.
C. A good music instructor. D. The strong fondness for music.
25. According to the author a learner should choose to learn a music instrument which ________.
A. is received as a birthday or Christmas gift
B. follows a modern fashion in music training
C. is easy to learn and fits the learner very much
D. contributes to developing the learner’s character
26. What do we know about the author
A. She writes pop music. B. She’s a music instructor.
C. She advertises for music lesson. D. She’s a music instrument collector.
27. Which of these questions does the passage answer
A. Does practice make perfect B. Does talent make a difference
C. Does a lesson plan really fit you D. Does hard work make up for lack of talent
C
The psychological term, valence weighting bias, describes people’s tendency to adapt in new circumstances by drawing more strongly from either their positive or negative attitudes, or rather, whether negative or positive internal “signals” carry the most weight in guiding people’s final behavior.
Studies led by Russell Fazio and Javier Granados from Ohio State University found links between a negative-leaning attitude and procrastination (拖延) and that it’s possible to shift the weighting bias and reverse the tendency to delay a task.
In the study, 147 college students participated in a program allowing them to accumulate course credits for engaging in a research. Those who thought it was an awful thing to do procrastinated starting. The study also explored whether students’ measures of self-control influenced task-related behaviors: How students characterized their level of motivation about the research program, and if that affected whether students got an early start. Results showed the combination of negative weighting bias and self-reported low motivation for self-control was linked to students putting off research program participation by getting started later in the semester.
Then the students in the program who were self-reported procrastinators and who scored high for negative weighting bias were asked to join in another study. Researchers then inspired one group in a way that led participants to weigh positive and negative signals in a more balanced way. This shift caused the students to accumulate credit hours more quickly than the group whose negative weighting bias and low self-control reliably predicted their delay. “If somebody is more motivated and able to think more about it, that might bring other considerations that weaken the influence of the valence weighting bias,” researchers said.
Negative weighting bias can have a positive effect on behavior, though. These researchers have also found evidence that a negative weighting bias may help people be more realistic when they’re asking themselves, “Have I studied enough for this test ” “It’s better to be more objectively balanced than to be at either extreme,” Fazio said. “But the situation where a particular valence weighting bias is likely to be problematic is going to vary.”
28. What can we know about valence weighting bias
A. It is used in modern technology. B. It influences people’s mental health.
C. It directs what people do variously. D. It leads to delays in carrying out tasks.
29. Students in the first study would start participating earlier if they ________.
A. suffered from valence weighting bias B. drew more strongly from positivity
C. thought poorly of their self-discipline D. considered themselves lack of motivation
30. What does the experiment in paragraph 4 indicate
A. High scores lead to more consideration.
B. Negative weighting bias can be reversed.
C. Participants need professional knowledge.
D. Measuring properly is of vital importance.
31. What message is conveyed in the last paragraph
A. Negative weighting bias can be beneficial.
B. People need to strive to be positive at any time.
C. Positive people tend to make random decisions.
D. Valence weighting bias applies to different situations.
D
Fortunately, the days of being spread on thick baby oil and lying in the sun to get you skin yellowish-brown—or more likely burnt—are long over. Many sunscreens work by filtering (过滤) the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays to keep them from reaching skin cells and causing the DNA damage that can lead to wrinkles and skin cancer. But in recent years, the safety of some of those filtering chemical ingredients, particularly oxybenzone (氧苯铜), has been in question.
A 2019 study published in JAMA found evidence that oxybenzone is absorbed into the bloodstream, leading to concerns about whether it might affect functions of our body. Oxybenzone has also been detected in breast milk for newborn babies. Because of concerns about higher intake in children, doctors from the American Academy of Pediatrics advise against sunscreen with oxybenzone for kids.
The Environmental Working Group, an activist organization that monitors chemical safety, has called for a ban, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration considers sunscreens with oxybenzone safe. “It’s uncertain,” says Deborah S. Sarnoff, president of the U.S. Skin Cancer Foundation. “Just because you’re absorbing the chemical doesn’t mean it’s dangerous.” Further study is required.
But oxybenzone is a risk to coral reefs. Hawaii and the U.S. Virgin Islands have banned the sale of sunscreens with oxybenzone. In a 2022 study published in Science, researchers found that some certain sea plants, when exposed to sunlight, turn oxybenzone into energy or something needed in a way that damages and kills corals.
Some companies have been trying to stop using oxybenzone gradually in stages, and many big brands offer oxybenzone-free options. For anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding, or simply looking to avoid these chemical filters, Dr. Sarnoff recommends mineral sunscreens, which contain mainly physical barriers.
32. What is the advantage of sunscreen
A. It gets your skin yellowish-brown. B. It stops wrinkles and skin cancer.
C. It keeps UV rays from harming you. D. It prevents skin cells from DNA damage.
33. Why do doctors advise against sunscreen with oxybenzone for kids
A. They don’t want children to absorb more oxybenzone.
B. They don’t want oxybenzone to hurt babies’ functions.
C. They know oxybenzone can affect children’s bloodstream.
D. They know oxybenzone has been found in newborn babies.
34. What can we learn from the last three paragraphs
A. Coral reefs in Hawaii were damaged or killed by sunscreens.
B. More research is needed to prove the danger of oxybenzone.
C. Some organizations have already banned the use of sunscreens.
D. Mineral sunscreens are much safer than those with oxybenzone.
35. What’s the text mainly about
A. The findings about sunscreens with oxybenzone.
B. Questions on safe use of oxybenzone raised by doctors.
C. Discussion on safety of oxybenzone between organizations.
D. Effects of sunscreens on humans and plants in recent studies.
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。
Facing hard things is, well, hard. Sometimes we are forced to simply shift, such as with a loss or failure; however, much of the time, we may recognize the difficulties underneath that need attention but feel too overwhelmed to address them. ___36___ The difficulties might be an outdated habit, a troubling memory or a long- ignored conflict.
Some individuals fool themselves into thinking there really is not a problem. It’s like someone trying to hold active mice under a blanket by holding down the edges of the moving blanket. Pulling back the blanket to let the mice out is needed, despite being terrifying. Once the mice are released, there may be further challenges to get them out of the house. ___37___
People often encounter similar problems. Avoiding or leaving the situation appears to fix the problem but fails to tackle the underlying cause. Rather than repeatedly cutting weeds, getting down on the ground and pulling the roots is more effective. Facing issues is like uncovering roots for new beginnings to blossom. ___38___
___39___ It feels like a balled-up mess of wires. Pulling hard at only one wire actually tightens the knot. We have to take a calmer look and pull apart each wire one at a time. We can’t expect the wires to loosen or unwind themselves. ___40___ Nevertheless, once they have been freed, they can sometimes be separated, put aside, and used as needed.
A. They are just there and part of the chaos.
B. And humans are masters of avoidance and denial.
C. The overall benefits from tough work enable growth
D. Making changes in one’s life is hard and complicated.
E. Sadly, it often worsens when we approach it with anger.
F. However, problems cannot be faced if they are not first recognized.
G. Quick fixes might provide relief in the short term but often not in the long term.
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)
阅读短文，从各题所给的 A、B、C和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
CRACK! BOOM! I sat up in my bed, my heart____41____wildly. I was a teenage and had been sleeping deeply a few seconds ago. The lightning struck just like it was right outside my window, causing a flash that seemed to____42____across the sky. It took me a long time to____43____the courage to fall back asleep again.
The next day, I walked out to a small spring and saw where the____44____had hit. It had wrapped itself around a crooked oak tree, and I felt____45____for the tree. Yet the next year, I noticed that the tree hadn’t died. In fact, it had fresh, new, green leaves growing on it, and the burnt bark was starting to make up for its previous____46____. I was amazed at the resilience of this tree, with wonder at how it managed to____47____such a strike.
____48____, I was reading something that shed fresh light on that tree. A scientific study showed that the____49____floor is all interconnected. When one tree is damaged, the others share their_____50_____nutrients to keep it alive,_____51_____their way through their root system.
Looking back at my own life, I see that I have taken quite a few lightning_____52_____as well. Yet, through them all, I have felt the_____53_____of those around me, which seems to hang over me like a protective canopy(树冠). We aren’t meant to_____54_____alone, and it’s anything but a coincidence that we find strength in one another, reminding us of the_____55_____of our bonds.
41. A. approaching B. pounding C. breathing D. skipping
42. A. stretch B. shine C. attack D. escape
43. A. turn up B. show up C. give up D. pull up
44. A. rain B. lightning C. wind D. storm
45. A. surprised B. awkward C. frightened D. sad
46. A. trick B. disease C. damage D. horror
47. A. survive B. defeat C. balance D. battle
48. A. Fortunately B. Immediately C. Recently D. Actually
49. A. forest B. ground C. earth D. desert
50. A. brief B. familiar C. potential D. precious
51. A. fighting B. taking C. working D. struggling
52. A. failures B. strikes C. waves D. flashes
53. A. opinion B. love C. generosity D. inspiration
54. A. stand B. ride C. run D. suffer
55. A. operation B. contribution C. breakdown D. permanence
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
In order to escape urban pressures, young Chinese ____56____ (follow) a new trend —“wildeat”, or dining outdoors at present. The movement emphasizes enjoying meals in ____57____ (nature) settings, from parks and mountains to rooftops and balconies (阳台). Hot topics in social media fuel the trend, with posts on platforms like Xiaohongshu and Dou yin.
____58____ camping or picnicking, wildeat requires no specialized equipment. A home-cooked hotpot with friends in nature, a quick lunch break on a park bench, or even office snacks ____59____ (enjoy) outdoors all qualify as wildeat.
Beijing hiker and camper Xu Xin ____60____ (initial) found the trend puzzling. For her, the challenge of mountaintop meals adds to the experience. However, she recognizes wildeat’s appeal for those with less time or energy. “Even ____61____ simple meal in nature can be special,” she said. Li Yue and her friends in Beijing have regarded wildeat as a regular weekend activity in Chaoyang Park lately. “It’s about being outdoors and releasing your inner self,” Li said. She has sold most of her camping equipment, ____62____ (choose) a more portable approach with a mat, tablecloth and an inflatable sofa instead.
Wildeat joins other outdoor ____63____ (activity) like camping, hiking and cycling as ways for urban youth ____64____ (relax). This trend reflects a broader movement among younger generations _____65_____ seek budget-friendly escapes, including tree-hugging, short walks, city exploration, and scenic bus rides.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是学生会主席李华，国际志愿者日(International Volunteer Day)将要到来，请以学生会的名义向全校师生写一封倡议信，号召同学们参加“互助，互爱”的志愿宣传活动，内容包括：
1．倡议目的；
2．活动内容；
3．呼吁参加。
提示词：互助互爱 mutual assistance and care
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。
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第二节(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。
“Hope, shake hands,” Cassie laughed as her dog sat down and extended his right front paw. The seniors at the nursing home smiled. Annie moved her wheelchair closer, and the laugh lines around her eyes crinkled (变皱) on her already wrinkled face. “Good boy, Hope!”
After an hour, Cassie’s mom looked apologetically at her watch. “Time to go, honey. We’ll be late for your table tennis class.” Cassie had been practicing her techniques that morning. She was going to take the test to win her qualification to enter the provincial team next month. “Bye, Annie! Bye, everyone!” called Cassie. “See you next week!”
The next Saturday, Cassie and her mom returned to the nursing home with Hope. Everyone was there except Annie. She had been taken to the hospital. Cassie felt a sinking feeling in her stomach, “Can we go to see her now ”
Cassie’s mom nodded, “You’ll have to skip table tennis today, though.” Cassie pictured her instructor’s face when he realized she wasn’t coming to class. She had been so proud when he told her he thought she’d be ready to take the qualification soon.
“I don’t want to disappoint my instructor, Mom, but I’m worried about Annie.” “Maybe we can squeeze (挤) in a make-up class next week,” her mom assured her.
The nearly one-hundred-year-old woman smiled widely as soon as they entered her hospital room. “How nice to see you all! I’m much better already,” Annie’s hand trembled while she petted Hope. “I’m so happy Hope brightened your day. We’ll come next week, too,” Cassie’s mom hesitated. “Well, we’ll have to come earlier so you don’t miss your class.”
It took a lot of planning, but Cassie visited the hospital with her mom and Hope every Saturday. They had to wake up extra early for the long drive. Cassie was happy to see that Annie shone with happiness each time they saw her. However, each week they hit traffic on the drive back. Cassie missed another class and was late for a couple of others.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
One day Cassie’s instructor told her he thought she wasn’t ready for the qualification.
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Her mother nodded at her idea of time adjustment, encouraging her to meet her instructor’s expectations.
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大联考萍乡实验学校2025届模拟试卷(一)
英语 参考答案
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。
例：How much is the shirt
A． 19.15. B． 9.18. C． 9.15.
答案是C.
【1题答案】
【答案】C
【2题答案】
【答案】B
【3题答案】
【答案】B
【4题答案】
【答案】A
【5题答案】
【答案】B
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。
【6~7题答案】
【答案】6. B 7. A
【8~10题答案】
【答案】8. C 9. A 10. C
【11~13题答案】
【答案】11. B 12. C 13. A
【14~16题答案】
【答案】14. C 15. B 16. A
【17~20题答案】
【答案】17. A 18. C 19. C 20. A
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)
阅读下面短文，从各题所给的 A、B、C和D四个选项中选出符合题意的最佳选项。
A
【21~23题答案】
【答案】21. D 22. B 23. C
B
【24~27题答案】
【答案】24. D 25. D 26. B 27. A
C
【28~31题答案】
【答案】28. C 29. B 30. B 31. A
D
【32~35题答案】
【答案】32. C 33. A 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。
【36~40题答案】
【答案】36. B 37. F 38. G 39. D 40. A
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)
阅读短文，从各题所给的 A、B、C和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
【41~55题答案】
【答案】41. B 42. A 43. D 44. B 45. D 46. C 47. A 48. C 49. A 50. D 51. C 52. B 53. B 54. A 55. D
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
【56~65题答案】
【答案】56. are following
57. natural
58. Unlike 59. enjoyed
60. initially
61. a 62. choosing
63. activities
64. to relax
65. who##that
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
【66题答案】
【答案】Distinguished teachers and schoolmates,
In a bid to embrace the International Volunteer Day, I on behalf of the Student Union, appeal to all the teachers and students to actively engage in the volunteer campaign with the theme of “mutual assistance and care”.
The event, which falls on December 5th, will kick off with a visit to the nursing home in our community, where we will engage in cleaning activities for the elderly and share our joy with them. Following that, we will conduct a beach clean-up, providing us with the opportunity to participate in garbage sorting at the coastal tourist spots. Finally, the highlight of the activity will involve fundraising for a charity program, bringing the event to a meaningful conclusion.
Rose given, fragrance in hand. Don’t hesitate anymore and jump at the chance to make a brighter world!
The Student Union
第二节(满分25分)
【67题答案】
【答案】范文
One day Cassie’s instructor told her he thought she wasn’t ready for the qualification. Cassie’s heart sank. She had been practicing tirelessly, sacrificing her weekends and evenings to perfect her skills. The disappointment was palpable, but she knew her instructor was right. Her recent absences had undoubtedly affected her performance. She felt torn between her commitment to Annie and her dream of joining the provincial team. That night, Cassie lay in bed, tossing and turning, contemplating how to balance her responsibilities and aspirations. Finally she decided to adjust her schedule.
Her mother nodded at her idea of time adjustment, encouraging her to meet her instructor’s expectations. The next morning, Cassie presented a plan to her mom. She proposed waking up even earlier on Saturdays to visit Annie before heading to her table tennis class. This way, she could still see Annie and make it to her class on time. Her mom, understanding and supportive, agreed to the plan. With this new routine in place, Cassie found herself back on track. She practiced with renewed vigor, determined to make up for lost time. And each Saturday, she arrived at the hospital with Hope, bringing a smile to Annie’s face and a sense of fulfillment to her own.

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