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淮北市第十二中学2023级高二下学期期中考试
英语试卷
(时间：120分钟 满分：150分)
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。
1. What does the man do most weekends
A. He watches matches. B. He visits museums. C. He goes shopping.
2. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Go back to look for it. B. Report to the police. C. Buy a new one.
3. What will the woman do first
A. Go to the teachers’ office. B. Go to the classroom. C Go to the library.
4. How many languages can the woman speak up to now
A. Two. B. Four C. Three.
5. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers
A. Classmates. B. Manager and employee. C. Teacher and student.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 asking the woman for
A. Help with his research.
B. Advice on the company’s products.
C. Advice on his job interview.
7. What is the woman always ready to do
A. Wear casual clothes.
B. Go shopping with the man.
C. Learn more about the company.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What does the woman want to borrow
A. A dictionary. B. A notebook. C. Some money.
9. How long does the woman work every evening
A. For three hours. B. For two hours. C. For four hours.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How long has the man lived in this area
A. For 5 years. B. For 20 years. C. For 10 years.
11. How far is the gas station from the place where the two speakers are
A. About half a mile. B. About two and a half miles. C. About two miles.
12. What can be known about the gas station
A. It is very small. B. It is very large. C. It has a red roof.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Buy a small family car. B. Buy a sports car. C. Sell his family car.
14. What season as it at the moment
A. It is winter. B. It is autumn. C. It is spring.
15. What’s the poss ble relationship between the speakers
A. Friends. B. Father and daughter. C. Husband and wife.
16. Why doesn’t the man want to get a new car
A. For the high price. B. For his feeling to the old one. C. For the season.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17 Why did the lady want the pianist to sing
A. She was tired of listening to the piano.
B. She knew he could sing well.
C. She wanted to make him famous.
18. When did the pianist know he had a talent for singing’
A. After he became a famous pianist.
B. Long before he played the piano in the bar.
C. That night after his first sing ng.
19. What happened to the pianist at last
A. He became a well-known singer in America.
B. He continued to play the piano in the bar.
C. He had his own piano bar.
20. Which of the following will the author of the passage agree on
A. People will succeed if they have talent.
B. Few people have real talent.
C. Everyone should make full use of his talent.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节：满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
请阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项的标号涂黑。
A
Washington, D.C. Bicycle Tours
Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.
Duration: 3 hours
This small group bike tour is a fantastic way to see a world-famous cherry trees with beautiful flowers of Washington, D.C. Your guide will provide a history lesson about the trees and the famous monuments where they blossom. Reserve your spot before availability — the cherry blossoms—disappear!
Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour
Duration: 3 hours (4 miles)
Join a guided bike tour and view some of the most popular monuments in Washington, D.C. Explore the monuments and memorials on the National Mall as your guide shares unique facts and history at each stop. Guided tour includes bike, helmet, cookies and bottled water.
Capital City Bike Tour In Washington, D.C.
Duration: 3 hours
Morning or Afternoon, this bike tour is the perfect tour for D. C. newcomers and locals looking to experience Washington, D.C. in a healthy way with minimum effort. Knowledgeable guides will entertain you with the most, interesting stories about Presidents, Congress, memorials, and fortable bikes and a smooth tour route(路线) make cycling between the sites fun and relaxing.
Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour
Duration: 3 hours (7miles)
Join a small group bike tour for an evening of exploration in the heart of Washington, D.C. Get up close to the monuments and memorials as you bike the sites of Capitol Hill and the National Mall. Frequent stops are made for photo taking as your guide offers unique facts and history. Tour includes bike, helmet, and bottled water. All riders are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights.
1. Which tour do you need to book in advance
A. Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.
B. Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour.
C. Capital City Bike Tour in Washington.
D. Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour.
2. What will you do on the Capital City Bike Tour
A. Meet famous people. B. Go to a national park.
C. Visit well-known museums. D. Enjoy interesting stories.
3. Which of the following does the bicycle tour at night provide
A. City maps. B. Cameras.
C. Meals. D. Safety lights.
B
While famous foreign architects are invited to lead the designs of landmark buildings in China such as the new CCTV tower and the National Center for the Performing Arts, many excellent Chinese architects are making great efforts to take the center stage.
Their efforts have been proven fruitful. Wang Shu, a 49-year-old Chinese architect, won the 2012 Pritzker Architecture Prize — which is often referred to as the Nobel Prize in architecture — on February 28. He is the first Chinese citizen to win this award.
Wang serves as head of the Architecture Department at the China Academy of Art (CAA). His office is located at the Xiangshan campus(校园) of the university in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. Many buildings on the campus are his original creations.
The style of the campus is quite different from that of most Chinese universities. Many visitors were amazed by the complex architectural space and abundant building types. The curves(曲线) of the buildings perfectly match the rise and fall of hills, forming a unique view.
Wang collected more than 7 million abandoned bricks of different ages. He asked the workers to use traditional techniques to make the bricks into walls, roofs and corridors. This creation attracted a lot of attention thanks to its mixture of modern and traditional Chinese elements(元素).
Wang’s works show a deep understanding of modern architecture and a good knowledge of traditions. Through such a balance, he had created a new type of Chinese architecture, said Tadao Ando, the winner of the 1995 Pritzker Prize.
Wang believes traditions should not be sealed in glass boxes at museums. "That is only evidence that traditions once existed," he said.
"Many Chinese people have a misunderstanding of traditions. They think tradition means old things from the past. In fact, tradition also refers to the things that have been developing and that are still being created, " he said.
"Today, many Chinese people are learning Western styles and theories rather than focusing on Chinese traditions. Many people tend to talk about traditions without knowing what they really are, " said Wang.
The study of traditions should be combined with practice. Otherwise, the recreation of traditions would be artificial and empty, he said.
4. Wang’s winning of the prize means that Chinese architects are ___________.
A. following the latest world trend
B. getting international recognition
C. working harder than ever before
D. relying on foreign architects
5. What impressed visitors to the CAA Xiangshan campus most
A. Its hilly environment.
B. Its large size.
C. Its unique style.
D. Its diverse functions.
6. What made Wang’s architectural design a success
A. The mixture of different shapes.
B. The balance of East and West.
C. The use of popular techniques.
D. The harmony of old and new.
7. What should we do about Chinese traditions according to Wang
A. Spread them to the world. B. Preserve them at museums.
C. Teach them in universities. D. Recreate them in practice.
C
Living near bars and fast-food restaurants could be harmful to heart health, according to a new research. These kinds of ready-to-eat food environments typically provide unhealthy foods and drinks, and have been related to cardiovascular diseases, such as heart failure, said Lu Qi, a head researcher at Tulane University in New Orleans.
Heart failure is a condition in which the heart can’t get enough blood to meet the body’s needs. This study is likely the first to evaluate (评估) the connection between food environment and heart failure with long-term observation. “Most previous researches on the relation between nutrition (营养) and human health have been focused on food quality, neglecting the impact of food environment,” Qi said. “Our present study highlights the importance of accounting for food environment in nutrition researches.”
Researchers evaluated the connection using data from more than 500,000 adults in the United Kingdom. They measured participants’ exposure (接触 ) to three types of food environments — bars, restaurants and fast-food restaurants. Exposure was determined ‘ by proximity (living within 1 kilometer) and density (the number of ready-to-eat food stores within 1 kilometer).
The study documented nearly 13,000 heart failure cases during a 12-year follow-up period and the results showed that participants with 10 or more ready-to-eat stores near their homes had a 16% greater risk of heart failure than those with no ready-to-eat food environments. Those closest to the bars(less than 500 meters) had a 14% higher risk than those who lived the farthest away (more than 3,000 meters).
The researchers noted the findings suggested that creating healthier food environments and improving physical fitness facilities, along with helping more people receive higher levels of education, could reduce the increased risk of heart failure linked to quick-meal options.
Overall, the study stresses the importance of improving food environments to prevent heart failure, and the researchers note that more studies are needed, particularly evaluating nutrition unsafety, to make sure of the applicability of this study’s results.
8. What does the underlined word “neglecting” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Questioning. B. Identifying. C. Considering. D. Ignoring.
9. How did the researchers get their research findings according to paragraph 4
A. By making a comparison. B. By explaining a theory.
C. By showing an argument. D. By describing a process.
10. What is presented in paragraph 5
A. Possible causes. B. Solving strategies.
C. Research results. D. People’s reactions.
11. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. Ways Food Is Cooked Really Count
B. Single Food Choices Lead to Nutritional Imbalance
C. Ready-to-eat Food Surroundings Could Harm Heart Health
D Fast Food Is Increasingly Entering the Consumption Market
D
Think “art”. What comes to your mind Is it Greek or Roman sculptures in the Louvre, or Chinese paintings Have you ever imagined it’s a dancing pattern of lights
The artworks created by American artist Janet Echelman look like colorful floating clouds when lit up at night. Visitors could not only enjoy looking at them but also interact with them literally — by using their phones to change the colors and patterns. But are they really art
Whatever your opinion, we cannot deny art has existed for thousands of years and art and technology have always been two separate things.
Today, however, technological advances have led to a combination of art and technology, changing the art world greatly. Now art is more accessible to us. For example, people used to queue up for six hours but spend limited time admiring the famous 5-meter Chinese painting Along the River during the Qingming Festival. Thanks to technology, however, viewers can leisurely experience a digital version of this painting, where the characters can move and interact with their surroundings.
The combination of art and technology is also changing our concepts of “art” and the “artist”. Not only can we interact with art, but also we can take part in its creation. With new technological tools at our fingertips, more people are exploring new art forms, such as digital paintings and videos.
However, it has also raised questions over its overall quality. Can a video of someone slicing a tomato really be called “art”
Similarly, such developments are making the line between art and technology less distinct.
Can someone unfamiliar with traditional artists’ tools really call themselves an “artist” And is the artist the creator of the art itself, or the maker of the technology behind it
Where technology will take art next is anyone’s guess. But one thing is for sure — with so many artists exploring new possibilities, we can definitely expect the unexpected.
12. How could viewers interact with Janet Echelman’s artworks
A. By talking to her on the phone. B. By lighting up the artworks.
C. By touching their phone screens. D. By coloring the patterns.
13. What does the example in Paragraph 4 indicate
A. Achievements of China’s technology. B. The influence of art on technology.
C. Interaction between viewers and art. D. Easier access to art caused by technology.
14. What do we know about the combination of art and technology
A. It lowers the quality of artworks. B. It involves common people in innovation.
C. It shortens the time of painting. D. It makes scientists the real creators of art.
15. What is the author’s attitude towards combining technology with art
A. Subjective. B. Objective.
C. Negative. D. Positive.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Dark Chocolate: A Sweet Surprise for Health
You might find it hard to believe, but dark chocolate isn’t just a delicious treat; it can actually be good for your health! When eaten in proper amounts, this sweet delight offers amazing health advantages. Studies suggest regular eaters enjoy better overall health. ____16____
Firstly, dark chocolate helps prevent heart disease. Like green tea, it contains special substances called flavonoids (类黄酮). These act as the body’s natural protectors. ____17____ Research shows they begin working quickly after eating. For example, when our body processes food, or when we’re in sunlight or polluted air, harmful things form. These can damage cells and cause heart issues. Flavonoids help by lowering blood pressure, keeping our heart healthy. This may reduce heart attack risks.
____18____ The mood improvement lasts longer than expected. When eaten, it makes the brain produce “feel-good” chemicals, similar to the joy after exercise. Tests show it affects the brain like pleasant music does. A small piece can lift your mood during stress.
Additionally, dark chocolate protects skin. Its substances absorb certain sunlight linked to skin aging. ____19____ This natural protection works from inside the body. People eating it daily showed less skin dryness in a study.
However, too much brings problems. ____20____ A 100g bar has as many calories as a full meal. Experts suggest no more than 60 grams daily (2-3 small bining it with fruits makes a healthier choice.
A. Let’s explore these benefits in detail.
B. They fight against harmful substances.
C. Despite its benefits, it is high in calories.
D. These substances are mainly found in cocoa beans.
E. Dark chocolate requires complex processing methods.
F. Another key benefit is its ability to improve mental well-being.
G. As a result, the skin becomes healthier and more resistant to damage.
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，从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
When I was a little boy, I loved drawing. I ___21___ presented a new picture to my mother a few times a day at least. She would ___22___ them up on the refrigerator as I’m sure all parents do, but she quickly ___23___ room. When that happened, she would ask me to ___24___ which picture we would remove to make room for the ___25___ one. She would then take the removed picture and ___26___ me she would put it somewhere safe — a great ___27___ to tell a little kid so they didn’t suspect their drawing was destined (注定) for the trash can.
Decades later, my mother passed away from cancer, and I was ___28___ for cleaning her home to prepare it to be sold. As I ___29___ the things in her room, I found a box stuffed full of paper. It contained every one of the ____30____ I’d created as a kid, separated into folders based on the ____31____ I was when I drew it. It was located near her bed table and had every indication of being ____32____ on a regular basis. She really had saved and ____33____ my terrible drawings all these years.
I’m a fully-grown, strong military man who never shows ____34____. Yet holding my own six-year-old scribblings (涂鸦) in my hands, I ended up ____35____ my heart out in my mother’s room.
21. A. finally B. cautiously C. proudly D. casually
22. A. match B. hang C. mix D. hand
23. A. ran out of B. made use of C. took place of D. got rid of
24. A. display B. decorate C. pick D. prepare
25. A. initial B. popular C. expensive D. new
26. A. promise B. persuade C. appreciate D. remind
27. A. speech B. policy C. investment D. lie
28. A. grateful B. responsible C. anxious D. convenient
29. A. gave away B. showed off C. sorted through D. put back
30. A. toys B. pills C. frames D. pictures
31. A. age B. theory C. volume D. principle
32. A. signed B. checked C. restored D. fixed
33. A. complained B. tolerated C. enjoyed D. commented
34. A. progress B. happiness C. decline D. weakness
35 A. crying B. singing C. moving D. burning
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Young people around the world have volunteered ___36___ (help) others in need using their time, energy, knowledge. and skills. For example. Joris. a 10-year-old boy in Seattle, has helped to protect cheetahs (猎豹) ___37___ the threat of extinction by raising more than $14,000. ___38___ (donate) all the money he has raised, he makes his own contributions to wildlife conservation. In the last two years, Jack, together with his 14-year-old twin brother, ___39___ (launch) a database to connect children with volunteer opportunities such as working for animal shelters and urban farming groups. Another boy, Jackson, is determined to fight against plastic pollution. A campaign ___40___ (lead) by him to promote the use of recyclable water bottles plays a part in local environmental protection. He also urges the local restaurant to sell more paper water bottles. Xiao Meng, ___41___ 20-year-old volunteer tour guide in the Palace Museum, spent three months hanging around the Forbidden City before she could remember every detail of the Palace Museum, ___42___ sounds absolutely incredible.
There is no ___43___ (deny) that we should show respect for what these young volunteers have done for ___44___ (we) world. By doing these meaningful volunteering, young people can successfully avoid getting ____45____ (annoy) at small things in life and focus on what is truly important.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文(满分15分)
46. 假定你是校广播站英语节目“Talk and Talk”的负责人李华，请给外教Caroline写邮件邀请她做一次访谈。内容包括：
1. 节目介绍；
2. 访谈的时间和话题。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Caroline,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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。续写的词数应为150左右。
Michelle finished playing the last note, then bowed to the stuffed animals (填充玩偶) on her bed. “There, three times in a row with no mistakes,” she said. “I just hope I can play it that well at the recital (演奏会).”
In just an hour she would be playing her first solo (独奏) and the thought was giving her butterflies. “You’re lucky you don’t have to play by yourself in front of everybody,” she said, smoothing Lea the Leopard’s spotted fur and patting See-more Giraffe on the head. Then, gazing down at the smiling face of Zoey the Zebra, Michelle scolded, “You’re a big help. How can you be so happy at a time like this ” Looking at the animals, she sighed, “I wish you could all come with me.” She gave them one last glance and went to join her parents in the car.
On the way to school. Michelle kept quiet. “Is my favorite first-grader getting nervous ” her dad asked, smiling. Michelle didn’t answer. She was trying to picture what it would be like to play in front of all those audience. “You’ll do fine,” said Mom. “The first time is always the hardest.”
When they arrived at the auditorium, Michelle headed backstage. She handed her violin to her teacher for tuning. Looking out, she saw all the seats were filled. Now her stomach was really doing flip-flops. Nervously she took her violin from Mrs. Allen and sat with the other students onstage. She gulped (大口吸气) as her teacher picked up the microphone to begin the program. One by one the students played their pieces. Finally, Michelle heard Mrs. Allen announce, “Our last student tonight will be Michelle Merrick, who will play Bach’s Minuet in G Major.”
注意：1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph 1: Michelle’s heart pounded as she walked toward the front of the stage.
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Paragraph 2: More relaxed now, she remembered her piece.
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淮北市第十二中学2023级高二下学期期中考试
英语试卷
(时间：120分钟 满分：150分)
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。
1. What does the man do most weekends
A. He watches matches. B. He visits museums. C. He goes shopping.
2. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Go back to look for it. B. Report to the police. C. Buy a new one.
3. What will the woman do first
A. Go to the teachers’ office. B. Go to the classroom. C Go to the library.
4. How many languages can the woman speak up to now
A. Two. B. Four C. Three.
5. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers
A. Classmates. B. Manager and employee. C. Teacher and student.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 asking the woman for
A. Help with his research.
B. Advice on the company’s products.
C. Advice on his job interview.
7. What is the woman always ready to do
A. Wear casual clothes.
B Go shopping with the man.
C. Learn more about the company.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What does the woman want to borrow
A. A dictionary. B. A notebook. C. Some money.
9. How long does the woman work every evening
A. For three hours. B. For two hours. C. For four hours.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How long has the man lived in this area
A. For 5 years. B. For 20 years. C. For 10 years.
11. How far is the gas station from the place where the two speakers are
A. About half a mile. B. About two and a half miles. C. About two miles.
12. What can be known about the gas station
A. It is very small. B. It is very large. C. It has a red roof.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Buy a small family car. B. Buy a sports car. C. Sell his family car.
14. What season as it at the moment
A. It is winter. B. It is autumn. C. It is spring.
15. What’s the poss ble relationship between the speakers
A. Friends. B. Father and daughter. C. Husband and wife.
16. Why doesn’t the man want to get a new car
A. For the high price. B. For his feeling to the old one. C. For the season.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why did the lady want the pianist to sing
A. She was tired of listening to the piano.
B. She knew he could sing well.
C. She wanted to make him famous.
18. When did the pianist know he had a talent for singing’
A. After he became a famous pianist.
B. Long before he played the piano in the bar.
C. That night after his first sing ng.
19. What happened to the pianist at last
A. He became a well-known singer in America.
B. He continued to play the piano in the bar.
C. He had his own piano bar.
20. Which of the following will the author of the passage agree on
A. People will succeed if they have talent.
B. Few people have real talent.
C. Everyone should make full use of his talent.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节：满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
请阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项的标号涂黑。
A
【1~3题答案】
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. D
B
【4~7题答案】
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. D 7. D
C
【8~11题答案】
【答案】8. D 9. A 10. B 11. C
D
【12~15题答案】
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. B 15. B
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
【16~20题答案】
【答案】16. A 17. B 18. F 19. G 20. C
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，从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
【21~35题答案】
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. A 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. D 28. B 29. C 30. D 31. A 32. B 33. C 34. D 35. A
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
【36~45题答案】
【答案】36. to help
37. from##against
38. Donating##Having donated
39. has launched
40. led 41. a
42. which 43. denying
44. our 45. annoyed
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文(满分15分)
【46题答案】
【答案】Dear Caroline,
This is my first time that I have invited you to attend our program —Talk and Talk. It is ten years since Talk and Talk was established. This is an amazing program where you can share your ideas with students. Now, when having trouble in learning English well, plenty of students urge to know how to deal with it. As our distinguished foreign language teacher, your aid can help us a lot. If you are available on this Sunday, I together with the whole Talk and Talk staff am waiting for your coming. I’d appreciate it if you take my invitation into consideration.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
【47题答案】
【答案】
Michelle’s heart pounded as she walked toward the front of the stage. She put her violin under her chin and started playing. But she couldn’t remember even her first note. Her eyes were filled with tears. She wiped the tears away. When she opened her eyes again, everything looked blurry. It seemed that all the audience had changed into animals. A young man in the front looked just like see-more Giraffe, and she was sure that she saw her smiling Zoey, the Zebra.
More relaxed now, she remembered her piece. It was almost like being at home. She remembered her piece. As she played, she looked at the crowd. Some of the animals seemed to be changing back into people. But Michelle was no longer nervous. The listeners looked friendly now. Finally, she played the last note. She took a big bow. She had played her first piece!

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