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三原南郊中学2023级（高二下）第二次月考
英语试题
（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分）
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B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）
注意，听力部分答题时请先将答案标在试卷上，听力部分结束前你将有两分钟的时间将答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节
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 are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The bike price. B. A bike race. C. The man's bike.
2. Why has the woman moved the boy's seat
A. He talks too much. B. He has trouble in listening. C. She wants to see him better.
3. When did the man get his niece's call
A. At 6:05. B. At 6:00. C. At 5:45.
4. What does the man think is most needed to succeed
A. Effort. B. Luck. C. Talent.
5 Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At home. B. In a shop. C. In a restaurant.
第二节
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. What is the man going to do this summer
A. Work at a hotel. B. Repair his house. C. Teach a course.
7. How will the man use the money
A. He'll hire a gardener. B. He'll buy some flowers. C. He'll buy books.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the woman recommending to the man
A. A book. B. A club. C. A course.
9 What is the woman reading now
A. The Beautiful Mind. B. The Kite Runner. C. The Great Gatsby.
10. How much time does the man have to read the book
A. About two weeks. B. About three weeks. C. About one month.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. How did the man learn about the apartment
A In the newspaper. B. From his friend. C. Through the Internet.
12. What is covered in the rent
A. Gas. B. Electricity. C. Water.
13. When can the man move in
A. On Thursday. B. On Friday. C. On Saturday.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. Why did the woman fail to catch the bus
A. She was late.
B. The bus left earlier than usual.
C. She wanted to walk home.
15. What is the man worried about
A. The woman's safety.
B. The public transportation.
C. The dangerous neighborhood.
16. What does the woman decide to do in the end
A Buy a car. B. Call the newspaper. C. Complain to the local government.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the speaker mainly talking about
A. Cooling fans. B. Air conditioning. C. Room design.
18. Which country might have invented the first cooling device
A. Egypt. B. Rome. C. China.
19. Which cooling method has the longest history
A. Wet plants. B. Cold water. C. Hand fans.
20. Where is the passage most probably taken from
A. A radio programme. B. A culture magazine. C. A history book.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分27.5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，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
A
Gold Coast Theme Parks come in all shapes and sizes and whether you like roller coasters or petting furry animals, you’re sure to find something.
Sea World
With an obvious emphasis on things that live in the water, Sea World has a fantastic range of fish, sharks, dolphins, seals, polar bears and other animals in the water. With a bunch of great rides, water slides and roller coasters, Sea World is known as the best all-round theme park on the Gold Coast.
Movie World
As the only movie-related theme park in Australia, Movie World features an outstanding coast and a good handful of movie-related rides, enabling you to experience an exciting adventure full of Hollywood’s charm. Get behind-the-scenes movie information and stunt shows (特技表演) to keep the whole family entertained for the best part of a day.
Tropical Fruit World
Tropical Fruit World is a farm growing over 500 unusual tropical fruits from all over the world, with mini golf, an animal park and rides for the little ones. This farm has been a pioneer for eco-tourism since 1983. Admission is $36 for adults and $17 for kids and free for kids under 5.
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Crocodiles, kangaroos, koalas and almost all of the other famous Australian native animals are living in Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. You can look at them, feed and play with some of them or just experience the fantastic 27-hectare bushland setting — an oasis (乐土) of wildlife among the Gold Coast bustle.
1. Which theme park should a Batman fan consider
A. Sea World. B. Movie World.
C. Tropical Fruit World. D. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.
2. How much will you have to pay if you visit Tropical Fruit World with your 11-year-old twins
A. $36. B. $53. C. $70. D. $89.
3. What can you do in Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
A. Ride water slides. B. Watch stunt shows.
C. Experience a jungle cruise. D. Interact with some animals.
B
In 1998, a group of friends was making soup together when inspiration struck: they wondered if they could turn their vegetables into musical instruments. The idea started as a joke, but they decided to test it out since they were signed up to perform at an upcoming music festival. That’s when the Vegetable Orchestra was born. In the 25 years since, the group has used fresh carrots, pumpkins, and other vegetables to create around 100 instruments, release four albums, and perform more than 300 concerts all over the world.
Not all vegetables are suitable for music; they need to be fresh enough to handle drilling and shaping and the right size and shape to produce the required sound. The most challenging part is preparing for each performance, as the musicians have to constantly make new instruments. Fresh vegetables only last a few hours after being cut and handled. Therefore, for each city on their tour, they need to buy fresh vegetables that look and sound interesting in local markets. They then use drills (钻头), knives, and other kitchen tools to turn the vegetables into violins, flutes, and other instruments.
Over the decades, the Vegetable Orchestra’s performance style has changed significantly. Even though the carrot flute and leek violin that appeared at the first concert remain dependable parts of the collection, the way the orchestra approaches them has matured and transformed over the years. “In the early days, we were trying to make the vegetables fit our musical compositions; now, it tends to be the other way around,” explains Ingrid Schl gl, a classically trained musician and singer who joined the orchestra in 2004. “We are developing towards exploring the music of the vegetables and digging deeper into this element.”
Today, the group engages in a variety of musical styles — from free jazz to experimental electronic. Each member builds their own instruments and develops their specialties over time. They create their musical compositions through an intensely collaborative process and have developed their own system of musical notation (音乐符号). They have no leader and perform without a conductor, relying on body language to communicate during performances. “We are such individual people, but when we are on stage, we are like one body,” says Schl gl.
4. What inspires the formation of the Vegetable Orchestra
A. A cooking experience. B. A joke about soup.
C. A music festival. D. A performer’s suggestion.
5. What is the most challenging part for the group of musicians
A. Finding suitable vegetables.
B. Making vegetables sound interesting.
C. Creating new instruments for each show.
D. Keeping vegetables fresh during their tours.
6. What does Ingrid Schl gl reveal about their current performances
A. They are experimenting with more types of vegetables.
B. They are exploring the musical potential of vegetables.
C. They are trying to perform classical music with vegetables.
D. They are improving the appearance of vegetable instruments.
7. Which of the following words can best describe the group
A. Disciplined and talented. B. Thoughtful and humorous.
C. Ambitious and conservative. D. Cooperative and innovative.
C
There are few things better than a cold drink on a hot summer day. However, with rising energy costs from refrigeration (制冷) each year, it’s high time humanity developed a more eco-friendly way to chill drinks. Enter Delta H Innovations, a London-based company that claims to have developed the world’s first self-cooling aluminum can (铝罐) — the “Cool Can”.
The Cool Can looks like a normal aluminum drink can except for the large “power” button on the bottom. The base of the can serves as a hidden water container, while the space between the can’s double aluminum walls holds special cooling salts. When the button is pressed, the water is released and reacts with the salts, creating a chemical reaction that rapidly chills the drink. The company claims that the Cool Can can lower the temperature of its liquid contents to about 6-7℃ and keep them cool for up to 45 minutes.
According to James Vyse, the founder of Delta H Innovations, the added cost to the consumer will be hardly noticeable, especially since the Cool Can significantly reduces refrigeration costs. It is fully recyclable and can be used almost anywhere. However, to make room for the self-cooling system, a 500ml-sized can holds only about 70% of the volume of a conventional can of the same size, which may slightly limit its capacity for certain uses.
Jonatan Pinkse, a professor of sustainable business at King’s Business School, London, pointed out that the can uses more aluminum than regular cans, due to its double-layered aluminum design, which could result in a higher environmental footprint. While acknowledging this concern, he also noted that the potential for widespread adoption of this design could still contribute to more sustainable practices in the long run, as it could reduce the need for energy-intensive (耗能的) refrigeration in commercial settings such as supermarkets. This, he explained, would be especially relevant if the technology could be adopted more widely, potentially creating a shift in consumer behavior and influencing product design.
8. Why was the Cool Can developed
A. To extend the shelf life of drinks.
B. To improve the flavor of cold drinks.
C. To reduce the cost of producing aluminum cans.
D. To provide an energy-efficient way to chill drinks.
9. What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about the Cool Can
A. Its designing process. B. Its working principle.
C. Its ordinary materials. D. Its broad applications.
10. What is a disadvantage of the Cool Can
A. It has a limited capacity.
B. It is difficult to transport.
C. It requires special facilities to recycle.
D. It can only be used in certain situations.·
11. Which statement about the Cool Can would Jonatan Pinkse probably agree with
A. It will potentially bring long-term environmental benefits.
B. The extra aluminum usage denies its eco-friendly advantages.
C. The innovative double-layered structure will be well received.
D. It has a smaller business value than traditional refrigeration systems.
D
From an airplane, cars moving slowly down the highway look like ants. But unlike cars, actual ants somehow manage to avoid stop-and-go traffic. Researchers are now studying these insects’ cooperative strategies to learn how to program self-driving cars that don’t jam up.
The previous research by Katsuhiro Nishinari, a mathematical physicist at the University of Tokyo, had shown that foraging (觅食的) ants can maintain their flow even when it’s very crowded. So what’s their secret In a recent study, researchers recorded Ochetellus ants on foraging paths and used traffic-engineering models to analyze their movement. They found that the ants don’t jam because they travel in groups of three to twenty that move at nearly constant rates while keeping good distances between one another — and they don’t speed up to pass others.
Human drivers at rush hour are hardly likely to follow such rules. “We’re maximizing the interest of individuals, which is why at a given point you start to have a traffic jam,” says study co-author Nicola Pugno, who studies solid mechanics at the University of Trento in Italy. However, self-driving cars could have more cooperative programming if they one day become widespread. In one vision of this future, autonomous vehicles would share information with nearby cars to enhance traffic flow by prioritizing (优先考虑) constant speeds and time intervals or by not passing others on the road. This vehicle network would be similar to ants on a path, which use scent to coordinate behavior while interacting with one another.
However, today’s drivers can learn at least one thing from ants to avoid causing a traffic jam: don’t tailgate. By leaving room between their car and the one ahead of them, drivers can prevent small slowdowns from turning into big traffic jams. Maintaining a steady speed rather than frequent speed-up and braking (刹车) can also help reduce the likelihood of traffic jams, making the journey smoother and safer for everyone on the road.
12. Why do ants never get caught in traffic jams
A. They are small and travel slowly. B. They have a special sense of direction.
C. They always move in a similar foraging path. D. They keep a steady speed and a suitable distance.
13. How might self-driving cars reduce traffic jams
A. By adjusting routes in real time. B. By moving along the dedicated lanes.
C. By sharing data with surrounding vehicles. D. By monitoring road conditions with sensors.
14. What does the underlined word “tailgate” in the last paragraph probably mean
A. Brake suddenly. B. Follow closely. C. Drive quickly. D. Turn sharply.
15. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. Reasons for Modern Traffic Jams B. Methods to Manage Traffic Flow
C. Ant-Inspired Solutions for Smoother Traffic D. Interaction-Based Traffic Systems on City Roads
第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，共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。
How to Start a Garden in 2024
Gardening is a powerful outlet for creativity, enabling you to surround yourself with beauty. It can provide homegrown food for your family, keep you in touch with nature and is also an invaluable form of exercise. In short, gardening is beneficial to both body and soul. ____16____.
It all starts with good soil.
Whatever you’re growing, fertile soil is the key. ____17____. It promotes root development, supplying nutrients for plant growth.
Grow vegetables that keep on giving.
____18____, choose ones you can harvest more than once. Lettuce and basil are quick and easy to grow. They’ll replace their leaves every time you cut them. Vegetables like these mean continuous harvests, which is huge for keeping spirits high.
____19____.
Some plants will grow tall and some will grow closer to the ground. Tall plants will shade shorter plants and prevent them getting needed sunshine. Also, give little seedlings plenty of room to stretch and grow. If they grow too close together, don’t be afraid to thin seedlings.
Save money with seeds and cuttings.
Buying all of your plants from the garden center is expensive. ____20____. Reach out to friends and family who garden and ask them to share spare seeds with you. Also check to see if they have any plants you can take cuttings from. It takes longer than buying young plants, but it is definitely more satisfying and you will learn so much.
A. If you need some help
B. Size up your growing space
C. If you’re a newcomer
D. Here are some essential tips for beginners in gardening
E. Choose a container size appropriate for what you are growing
F. Investing in rich soil initially create s a suitable environment
G. However, you can grow a huge range of plants from seeds or cuttings
第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分45分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，共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 mother has always been one of those rare people that sees the good in everyone and does good things. She’s had her ups and downs but has always___21___a positive, sunny outlook on life and been very___22___to people.
One day, my little sister fell and hurt her ankle, desperately needing a___23___to the hospital emergency room. My mother immediately___24___into crisis mode, packed my sister into the car, and drove to our local hospital. In such a___25___, my mother didn’t call to tell my father. When she got to the hospital, she realized she needed to___26___with my father immediately.
While waiting for my sister to be examined, my mother___27___her way to the pay phone to place her call. She put her coin in, called my father and told him everything. After she hung up, the phone___28___several additional coins that Mom wasn’t owed.
Realizing that the phone was___29___, my mother decided to leave the____30____coins by the phone. She told us that in a crisis, people might not remember to bring____31____with them to make that emergency call.
I’ve often thought about her____32____from an adult’s perspective. I realize that someone seeing the money by he phone may have____33____taken it because not everyone was as____34____as my mother. But I like to believe that my mother’s faith was ____35____and that someone who needed them found the coins waiting there.
21. A. tolerated B. anticipated C. maintained D. expressed
22. A. patient B. helpful C. honest D. polite
23. A. rest B. stay C. lift D. visit
24. A. cut B. shifted C. looked D. stuck
25 A. rush B. way C. relief D. process
26. A. come along B. keep in line C. make up D. get in touch
27. A. made B. felt C. picked D. gave
28. A. found B. returned C. collected D. charged
29. A. smart B. ready C. convenient D. broken
30. A. different B. ancient C. extra D. rare
31. A. luck B. phones C. change D. chances
32. A. opportunity B. decision C. appointment D. encounter
33. A. simply B. suddenly C. obviously D. gradually
34. A. thoughtful B. grateful C. hopeful D. successful
35. A. hard-won B. newly-built C. well-placed D. deeply-rooted
第二节 语法填空（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。
Huishan clay figurines (泥人) are produced in the western suburb of Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, and are one of China’s most famous folk arts, having a history ____36____(stretch) back over a thousand years.
The craft originated in the Southern Dynasties and reached ____37____(it) peak in the Qing Dynasty. During the Qing, an artist made five clay figurines for Emperor Qianlong(1711~1799) and ____38____(reward) with high praise from the royal family.
Huishan figurines differ from those of other localities in that they are always small and always feature a big head. They divide into two types - mold-pressed and hand-crafted. The ____39____(cheap), molded figures often serve as children’s toys while the hand-crafted pieces are more refined and original.
The characters depicted (描绘) come ____40____(large) from legends and Chinese opera plots. Da A Fu, a plump(微胖的) boy holding a fish, is the most popular figure in Huishan clay art. The legend ____41____(go) that long, long ago, a god, disguised as a boy, beat a fierce lion ____42____ saved the children in Huishan.
____43____(express) appreciation, local people started to make clay figures of their boy savior Da A Fu. One-third of the overall figure is taken up by Da A Fu’s large head, ___44___ a face round as a full moon and big ears reaching down to his shoulders. It is ____45____ image implying happiness and good fortune.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，你校本月开展了志愿者主题活动。请你用英语写一篇演讲稿，分享你参加志愿者活动的经历及其对你的影响。内容主要包括：
1、志愿者经历；
2、活动影响和启发。
注意：写作字数应为80字左右。
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第二节（满分25分）
47. 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。
Be a true runner
For me, it was normal to feel lost at the inter-camp track. Four camps of kids were ready to lead their teams to a blue ribbon and win the day. Not me. I was too little to be the leader and too skinny to be an athlete. I knew this by the time I was twelve, because my camp counselors（辅导员）and the other kids reminded me of it every chance they got. So when our camp needed a fourth runner in the two-mile race around the lake, I knew I was no one’s first choice.
I hid in the shade of a maple tree as they called the names of the runners, my body tensed as I heard a counselor call, “Fred! Where is Fred! He is in this race!” It was Barry. He spotted me under the tree. “Fred! We need a 12-year-old who hasn’t been in other events to run the two-mile!”
He gave me a push towards the starting line. Having no confidence and trying to save myself from the shame of taking the last place as four camps watched, I pleaded with him.
“But I don’t know the way around the lake!”
“You’re in. Just follow Bill!” Barry smiled.
Bill was my friend and the fastest runner in our camp. And then Barry said, “When you make it to the last stretch（最后一程）on the field, just throw your head back and run.”
At the starting line, I stood next to Bill and trembled.
“On your mark… Get set...” The gun cracked and sixteen of us took off. I stayed close on Bill’s heels, a little too close for Bill, I guess. He shouted at me, “Back off!”
I did. Two guys passed me, but I kept my eyes on Bill.
It was tiring. The distance was widening between Bill and me. We made the turn from the dusty road onto the muddy, wooded trail that would go around the lake back to the field. Through the trees, I saw Bill trip over a tree root and fall. A runner from another camp passed him.
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。
In a moment, Bill was up again and running.
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I didn’t know when I crossed the finish line.
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三原南郊中学2023级（高二下）第二次月考
英语试题
（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分）
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B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）
注意，听力部分答题时请先将答案标在试卷上，听力部分结束前你将有两分钟的时间将答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节
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 are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The bike price. B. A bike race. C. The man's bike.
2. Why has the woman moved the boy's seat
A. He talks too much. B. He has trouble in listening. C. She wants to see him better.
3. When did the man get his niece's call
A. At 6:05. B. At 6:00. C. At 5:45.
4. What does the man think is most needed to succeed
A. Effort. B. Luck. C. Talent.
5. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At home. B. In a shop. C. In a restaurant.
第二节
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. What is the man going to do this summer
A. Work at a hotel. B. Repair his house. C. Teach a course.
7. How will the man use the money
A. He'll hire a gardener. B. He'll buy some flowers. C. He'll buy books.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the woman recommending to the man
A. A book. B. A club. C. A course.
9. What is the woman reading now
A. The Beautiful Mind. B. The Kite Runner. C. The Great Gatsby.
10. How much time does the man have to read the book
A. About two weeks. B. About three weeks. C. About one month.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. How did the man learn about the apartment
A. In the newspaper. B. From his friend. C. Through the Internet.
12. What is covered in the rent
A. Gas. B. Electricity. C. Water.
13. When can the man move in
A. On Thursday. B. On Friday. C. On Saturday.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. Why did the woman fail to catch the bus
A. She was late.
B. The bus left earlier than usual.
C. She wanted to walk home.
15. What is the man worried about
A. The woman's safety.
B. The public transportation.
C. The dangerous neighborhood.
16. What does the woman decide to do in the end
A. Buy a car. B. Call the newspaper. C. Complain to the local government.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the speaker mainly talking about
A. Cooling fans. B. Air conditioning. C. Room design.
18. Which country might have invented the first cooling device
A. Egypt. B. Rome. C. China.
19. Which cooling method has the longest history
A. Wet plants. B. Cold water. C. Hand fans.
20. Where is the passage most probably taken from
A. A radio programme. B. A culture magazine. C. A history book.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分27.5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，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
A
【1~3题答案】
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D
B
【4~7题答案】
【答案】4. A 5. C 6. B 7. D
C
【8~11题答案】
【答案】8. D 9. B 10. A 11. A
D
【12~15题答案】
【答案】12. D 13. C 14. B 15. C
第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，共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。
【16~20题答案】
【答案】16. D 17. F 18. C 19. B 20. G
第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分45分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，共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。
【21~35题答案】
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D 24. B 25. A 26. D 27. A 28. B 29. D 30. C 31. C 32. B 33. A 34. A 35. C
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
【36~45题答案】
【答案】36. stretching
37. its 38. was rewarded
39. cheaper
40. largely
41. goes 42. and
43. To express
44. with 45. an
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
【46题答案】
【答案】One possible version:
Good morning, everyone!
I’m Li Hua, and I feel greatly honored to share my experience as a volunteer with you today.
Volunteering has been an incredibly rewarding experience for me. I remember the first time I volunteered at a local soup kitchen. As I served meals to the hungry, I realized how fortunate I was to have food on my table every day. This experience taught me gratitude and empathy towards those who are less fortunate than I am.
In conclusion, volunteering has been a transformative experience for me. It has taught me the value of empathy and gratitude. I encourage everyone to consider volunteering as a way to contribute to society and enrich your own life.
Thank you for your attention!
第二节（满分25分）
【47题答案】
【答案】One possible version:
In a moment, Bill was up and running. I couldn’t think of anything but to follow him closely. I could even feel the air hitting my face and I was totally worn out. Naturally, my pace slowed down. Just at the moment, Barry’s words “Just follow Bill” called me back. Convinced that I was no longer a loser, I refreshed up again and accelerated and soon I was quite close to Bill again. Injected with confidence, I headed for the finishing line. The gun cracked again, announcing the last 200 meters. I closed my eyes, threw my head back and ran with my last ounce of strength, in the direction of the dream line.
I didn’t know when I crossed the line. I still kept running on when a thunderous applause burst, which signaled the birth of the champion. I stopped and opened my eyes and saw my camp of kids and the camp counsellor gathering around me. “We have won the race! We are the champion!” they shouted and cheered, throwing me in the air. Showered with hugs and applause and whistles, I felt a surge of gaiety sweeping over me. To me, the race meant more than a champion; it well proved that I was not a loser as an athlete and that I could further explore my potential. Just as Hemingway put it, “The true nobility is superior to your former self.”

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