资源简介 2024—2025 学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题答案第一部分 听力听力: 1-5 BAACC 6-10 ABBCB 11-15 BACAA 16-20 CACCB第二部分 阅读理解阅读理解:21-23 DAA 24-27 BDAB 28-31 CABC 32-35 DBAD 七选五: 36-40CEAGD第三部分 语言运用完形填空:41-45 CBDAC 46-50. DCBCA 51-55 DBDBA语篇填空:paring position 58. has been 59 photographic 60. to61. while 6 2. absorbed 63. where 64. are painted 65. an第四部分 写作应用文写作:Dear Peter,I’m sorry to hear of your recent setback with your Chinese translation assignment. While AIcan be a great tool, it should be used as a supplement to our own efforts rather than a replacement.I encourage you to embrace AI-assisted learning. However, you’d better take it as a tool tocheck your work or to help you understand the concepts you are struggling with. Meanwhile,don’t forget to put in hard work yourself.I’m sure you’ll bounce back after this experience. Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Theyare an essential part of the learning process. Keep on working and I’m sure you’ll achieve successover time. .Best regards,Li Hua读后续写:Walking onto campus that first day in February 2017, it was clear I was the oldest studentthere. Nervous and thrilled, I clutched my notebook to my chest like a lifeline. But the headmasterapproached me and said, “You’re brave. I hope our students can still chase dreams at your age.”His words lit something in me. I sat in lectures, sometimes lost but always eager. At night, Istayed up with a desk lamp and dictionaries, chasing the meanings behind poetry and prose. Eachday, I felt my dream coming alive again, letter by letter. Three years later, I found myself standingon the stage of the graduation ceremony.“This is a wonderful achievement,” the headmaster told me as he handed me my degree.The applause was loud, but the pounding of my heart was louder. My grandchildren cheered fromthe front row, waving a handmade sign that read “Go Grandma!” Tears blurred my vision as Ilooked down at the certificate. I thought of my mother, of dusty factory floors, of those barefootdays and shelved dreams. Now, in my seventies, I had finally become what I always longed tobe.I smiled, an inner voice whispering, “It’s never too late to learn”.听力文本Text 1W: The kitchen is too small and the facilities are too old.M: At least the big window here gives it enough lighting.W: Yeah, that’s the only reason why I think it’s still acceptable.Text 2M: Did you see my comic book, Mom It was on my bed a moment ago.W: I put it away in the top drawer of your writing desk. You need to keep your room tidy. It’s ina mess!Text 3M: What shall we buy Mom for her birthday A handbag or a coat W: Either will do. However, I think you should ask Mary first in case we buy the same thing.M: OK. I will phone her right now.Text 4W: Are you still chatting with your friend M: No, I’m just searching for information about my new school on the Internet.Text 5W: What time does the swimming pool close today M: We usually close at five o’clock on Saturdays, but since tonight is Halloween, we’re going tostay open until seven o’clock.Text 6W: The weather forecast says it’ll rain today.M: They’ve been saying that for a week and I haven’t seen much sign of it so far.W: Yeah, but this time maybe they’re on target. The sky is very dark. I got a feeling that the rainwill be heavy.M: I can give you a ride home if it’s raining heavily.W: No, thanks. Our boss asks me to work overtime to finish this month’s sales report. Don’tworry. I’ll probably just wait until the rain stops.Text 7M: The Smiths had a car accident this morning. Their car crashed into the front of a truck.W: Geez! Are they alright M: The truck driver and Mr. Smith are okay. They only got a few scratches. However, Mrs.Smith broke her right leg and their daughter Jessie’s left hand was severely injured. Both of themwere taken to the hospital.W: My God! Was one of them speeding M: I don’t think so. Neither of the drivers was driving very fast. It was foggy this morning.W: Oh, I didn’t know it was foggy. I got up at 11:00 am today. It was already sunny outside then.M: Did you stay up late playing video games again W: No, I had planned to watch TV last night. Then I realized I still hadn’t finished my paper, soI had to get down to it.Text 8W: Yes What can I do for you M: It’s very cold in the cabin. Is it possible to get a blanket W: I’m afraid we’re out of blankets, but here’s a pillow.M: OK, thanks. I was asleep during the meal service. Could I get a meal now W: Sure, but we don’t have any more of the baked chicken. We only have the bean salad left.M: Oh, OK. I’ll take that. Could I also get some drinks W:Yes, of course. What would you like to have M: A diet soda, please.W: Sorry, we’re out of diet soda. Is coffee okay M: Just water, please.W: No problem.M: Oh… What’s that W: That’s air turbulence. Make sure your seat belt is fastened.M: One more thing, I’d like a magazine.W: It’s at the back of your front seat, sir.Text 9W: Tim, you’re going to talk about your project on How to Lead a Greener Life.M: Well, I used to go to school by car. Catching a bus would be better, but there’s no bus stopnear my house. However, I ride my bike to school now.W: OK, and what about being green once you’re at school M: Well, I realized that although all school paper was recycled and most of my friends used bothsides of paper, we used huge quantities. And then it came to me that we should be sending inmost of our work electronically. I’m going to recommend it to our teachers. W: What about theschool cafeteria M: One school I’ve read about has meatless Mondays. It’s good to use local produce too. That’ssomething our school already does. But we still have machines with bottled milk, water and juicefor sale. I think we shouldn’t have them.Text 10M: Researchers from an Australian university found that an average of around 2,000 plasticparticles, which are about the weight of a credit card, are getting into our body through our food,drinking water and even the air every week. These tiny particles are smaller than five millimeters,and they originate from a variety of sources, including man-made clothes fibers, materials usedin some toothpastes, or bigger pieces of plastic which gradually break into smaller pieces whenthey’re thrown away and exposed outside in nature. The plastic makes its way into our rivers andoceans, and can be eaten by fish and other marine animals, ending up as part of the food chain.According to the research, the largest source of plastic particles that get into our body is drinkingwater. The average person consumes as many as 1,769 plastic particles every week just bydrinking water—bottled or from the tap. “Right now it’s almost impossible to stop this fromhappening, but there is still something we can do in our daily life. For example, every time wewash our clothes, an average of nine million plastic particles are released into the environmentso don’t wash them unless we have to.” said one of the researchers.2024—2025 学年度下学期高二年级期中考试英语试题(满分: 150分 考试时间: 120分钟)注意事项:本试卷由第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷组成。第Ⅰ卷为选择题部分,一律答在答题卡上;第Ⅱ卷为非选择题部分,按要求答在答题卡相应位置上,第Ⅰ卷 选择题第一部分 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 is the man satisfied with about the kitchen A. Its big space. B. Its good lighting. C. Its new facilities.2. Where is the comic book A. In the drawer. B. On the desk. C. On the bed.3. What will the man do next A. Give Mary a call. B. Go shopping. C. Prepare for a party.4. What is the man doing A. Chatting with his friend.B. Taking classes online.C. Searching for information.5. When will the swimming pool close today A. At 3:00. B. At 5:00. C. At.7;00m.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 does the man find the weather forecasts A. Inaccurate. B. Reliable. C. Timely.7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers A. Taxi driver and customer. B. Colleagues. C. Classmates.听第7段材料,回答第8至 10题。8. Who broke the right leg A. The truck driver. B. Mrs. Smith. C. Jessie.9. What was the weather like in the morning A. Sunny. B. Rainy. C. Foggy.10. Why did the woman stay up late last night A. She played video games. B. She wrote the paper. C. She watched TV.听第 8段材料,回答第11至 13 题。11. Where does the conversation take place A. At a restaurant. B. On a plane. C. In a hotel room.12. What drink will the man get A. Water. B. Coffee. C. A diet soda.13. What does the man want at the end of the conversation A. A pillow. B. A blanket. C. A magazine.听第9段材料,回答第14 至17题.14. How does Tim get to school now A. By bike. B By bus. C. By car.15. What advice is Tim going to give his teachers A. Asking students to send in their work electronically.B. Requesting students to recycle school paper.C. Making students use both sides of paper.16. What action should the school cafeteria take in the future A. Use local produce.B. Have meatless meals.C. Stop selling bottled drinks.17. What are the speakers mainly talking about A. A green project. B. A recycling plan. C. The school life.听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。18. How many plastic particles do we take in every week on average A. Less than 500, B. About 1,700. C. Around 2,000.19. What is the largest source of plastic particles getting into our body A. Food. B. Air. C. Drinking water.20. What is the speaker's last suggestion A. Use special toothpaste.B. Wash clothes less often.C. Stay away from seafood.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)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。AIs the Sun setting on solar The Government solar incentive ends in April this year. Act now and take control of your energy bills.REDUCED ENERGY BILLSSince the turn of the century, the average energy bill has doubled. A solar energy solution from Project Solar UK helps you save money on electricity bills and protects against price rises imposed(征收) by the big utility companies. Go solar and future proof against energy rises.RECEIVE A BONUSAs well as reducing your electricity bills, you can also generate income from the government through a scheme known as the feed in tariff (FIT). This included a generation tariff(收费) for the electricity you generate, and an export tariff for any extra electricity you don't use, which is sold back to the grid (电网). Did you know that PV Solar panels only require UV light to work to their optimum, so only daylight, not sunshine, is needed to generate energy THE UK'S NO. I SOLAR COMPANYOver the past 7 years Project Solar UK have completed over 18,000 solar devices. They are the UK's largest domestic solar device and best rated company across all independent review sites. Their customers are in the safe hands of a dedicated and experienced team. Mr. and Mrs. Hughes described the service as “Excellent from start to finish! I would definitely recommend them.”EASYINSTALLATIONHaving solar panels fitted on your home is a simple, easy and hassle-free process. Project Solar UK only use their own highly skilled, qualified and experienced roofers and electricians. Mr. Baldwin's installation was “quick and efficient” and his home was also kept “clean and tidy”.LIFETIME WARRANTY·Solar systems are almost maintenance free and some come with a lifetime product and performance warranty (保修). This means you can be safe in the knowledge that you've invested in a product that will stand the test of time.CALL TODAYProject Solar UK provide free, no-obligation advice to help you take advantage of tax-free incentives. They will explain exactly how a solar system works and advise the best system configuration for you.Don't delay. Act now. Earn and save today with Project Solar UK. One of our friendly and knowledgeable team will only be too happy to help.CALLFREETODAY08083028460orvisitourwebsitewww.21. How can customers using Project Solar UK receive a bonus A. By getting electricity for free.B. By receiving solar incentives from the government.C. By generating more electricity with the help of sunshine.D. By generating-electricity and selling redundant energy back to the grid.22. Which of the following statements is true about Project Solar UK A. It is a trustworthy and credible company.B. It offers free device and maintenance.C Over 18,000 families have chosen Project Solar UK in fear of price rises.D. It provides charged service online and telephone assistance.23. The writing is probably .A. an advertisement B. customer feedbackC. a newly-issued policy D. a product descriptionBWildlife photographer Ingo Arndt discovered his first enormous ant mound (蚁丘) as a child exploring the forest with his father near their home almost 50 years ago. They were bird-watching and came around a bend in a thickly wooded area when there it was: a five-foot-tall mound, standing upward like a large stalagmite (石笋). Arndt wanted to investigate more closely, but a very particular smell suggested he rethink that. The air felt thick and sharp, discomforting his nose. “All my life,” he says, “I could remember the smell.”Several years later, Arndt moved to the countryside. He continued his fascination with the mounds and their armies of tiny engineers. Outfitted with a high-resolution camera, he began photographing the mounds and sharing his imagery with researchers for a scientific perspective. It turned out the mound makers were indeed special. They were red wood ants , — one of the smallest of all so-called keystone species. Keystone species such as elephants and sharks are watched closely because their behaviors affect so many aspects of the ecosystem that if they disappeared, it would struggle to adapt. Researchers also explained the smell from the mound. As the insects build a nest, they generate formic acid (蚁酸), the origin of the smell, which helps to fight against enemies.But in recent decades, the population of ants has been declining as the forests have fallen victim to loping, urbanization, and wildfires, as well as drought and higher temperatures that have become more frequent with climate change. This has led several countries across the ants' range, including Germany, to enlist them as a protected species by law.Today Arndt's photos put on display that as social insects; these small ants not only form complex societies, but they also cohabitate with a wide variety of species, creating a mass of coexisting relationships across a variety of plant and animal species. They are also a reminder that by protecting these unnoticed creatures, we are actually protecting ourselves.24. How was Arndt's first encounter with the ant mound A. It reminded him of a bad experience. B. It left him an unforgettable memory.C It aroused his enthusiasm for nature. D. It inspired him to protect the forests.25. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to A. The wooded area. B. The mound maker.C. The keystone species. D. The entire ecosystem.26. What contributed to the decrease in the number of ants A. Their worsened habitats. B. Their changing behavior.C. Their severe competition. D. Their limited population.27. What is the text mainly intended to tell us A.. Massive lives exist on earth. B. Tiny species count in nature.C. Social creatures live in groups. D. Little ants are master architects.CDeepSeek-R1, the latest open-source AI model developed by Chinese company DeepSeek, has surprised the world recently. It has performed as well as leading models from US-based Open AI in tasks such as math, programming, and natural language reasoning. However, it achieves these great results at a much lower cost and with less computing power.DeepSeek's success shows how Chinese tech companies are working to make progress in large language models, or LLMs (Large Language Models), and encouraging the use of generative AI technologies in many industries.China is now home to more than one-third of the world's LLMs, the second-largest after the US, according to the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology. Pan Helin, a member of the Expert Committee for Information and Communication Economy, said China's breakthroughs in LLMs are “based on low costs, high performance and open-source features despite facing limited access to advanced Chips”Open-source LLMs are crucial because they make AI development easier to access, reduce computing costs and help spread advanced technology across different industries, said Wu Yongming, CEO of Alibaba Group. Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing branch of Alibaba Group, recently introduced its latest AI model, Qwen 2.5-Max. The company said it has improved abilities in math and programming and has done better than other leading models, like Open AI's GPT-4o and DeepSeek's V3 model. US computer scientists have developed a new reasoning model trained for less than $50 (about 363 yuan) with the help of Alibaba’ s open-source technology. Gther companies like Baidu have also allowed developers to use their models.Wang Peng, a research fellow at the Beijing Academy of Social Sciences, said China's major strengths in developing AI models lie in its large data resources and varied application scenarios(场景).For example, Alibaba Cloud Intelligence is dedicated to investing in advanced AI tools to help many industries adopt AI technologies, said ' Zhou Jingren, its chief technology officer. At present, more than 300,000 businesses have access to Alibaba's LLMs, which have a broad range of uses in fields like software development, drug research, space exploration and manufacturing(制造业).Moreover, China's open and welcoming attitude helps the global AI industry grow and advance together, said Zhu Keli, founding director of the China Institute of New Economy. Zhu believes technological progress is unstoppable, and working together with other countries is an important way to support the development of AI technology.28. What is the unique feature of DeepSeek-R1 A It is developed by a US-based company.B. It outperforms all other models in math and' programming.C. It achieves good results with less cost and computing power.D. It is the first open-source AI model in the world.29. According to the passage, what are the advantages of open-source LEMs A. They make AI development more accessible, reduce costs and spread technology.B. They increase computing costs but spread technology faster.C. They make AI development more difficult but more reliable.D. They limit the use of advanced technology in different' industries.30. What does. t ho underlined word “dedicated” in paragraph 6 mean A. opposed. B. committed. C. addicted. D. limited.31. What is the author's attitude towards China's progress in developing large language models(LLMs) A. Neutral. B. Critical. C. Positive. D. Skeptical.DAre you upset because you bought a phone less than a year ago and now have to charge it twice a day In the future, a shot to the battery might solve the problem, a recent study suggested,Researchers at Fudan University found that injecting an organic lithium salt into used-up batteries could restore lost lithium ions (锂离子), greatly extending their lifespan. The study was published on February 12 in the leading science journal Nature.Lithium-ion batteries consist of four parts: the two electrodes (a cathode and an anode), a separator, and electrolyte containing lithium ions. During normal use, lithium ions carry energy between the cathode and anode. Over time, however, some lithium ions form deposits, becoming what scientists call “dead lithium.” This process gradually decreases the concentration of lithium ions in the electrolyte. The battery's capacity to hold a charge is, therefore, reduced. When a battery's capacity drops below 80% of its initial value, the battery is considered to have failed. It has been this way since the invention of the lithium-ion battery in1990.But instead of dead batteries, the Chinese researchers saw them as sick patients. As long as the malfunctioning part can be treated, the battery could be restored to full health.To “heal” the batteries, the team injected them with an organic lithium salt The chemical reactivated “dead” lithium ions and lengthened the batteries’ lifespans. Because the process can be repeated, the number of charges could jump from between 500 to 2,000 to as many as60,000. This has never been achieved before.Apart from solving your phone's battery problem, the magical treatment could also benefit China and the world in many other ways. China is the world's leading producer of lithium-ion batteries, accounting for about 70% of global output. It is also a major consumer, relying on lithium-ion batteries to power its growing number of new energy vehicles (NEVs). Additionally, these batteries are used to store the energy generated by the country's solar and wind power industries. The extension of battery life will greatly reduce replacement costs for NEV owners. Battery injection technology could also greatly lower operational costs for the power industry. Last but not least, it will help cut the rising pollution associated with the production anddisposal of batteries.32. What causes lithium-ion batteries to lose capacity over time A. Electrodes slowly wearing out. B. Electrolyte drying up.C. Separators breaking down. D. Dead lithium building up.33. How does the new method “heal” batteries A. By fixing damaged electrodes. B By adding salt to wake up lithium.C. By cleaning lithium buildup. D. By refilling liquid electrolyte.34. What can we infer from the last paragraph A. This breakthrough is vital for China.B. There is no need to mine lithium anymore.C. China dominates new energy vehicles production.D. Battery injection technology worsens the rising pollution.35. Which title best summarizes the article A. Eco-Recycling: A Sustainable Future for Batteries.B. Battery. Decline: The Science of Aging Power Cells.C. Global Leadership: China's Battery Industry Ambitions.D. Battery Revival: Extending Lifespans through Innovation.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。How to Prepare for an InterviewYou may be the best candidate for a job, but that is no guarantee that you will be offered it. Experience and qualifications are important, but you may also have to sell yourself as the best person for the post. 36 . Here are some procedures to go through.First of all, think about how you can make your best impression on the interviews. You should not present yourself as being different from what you are, but you can present yourself in a positive way. Consider what the interviewers' likely prejudices and dislikes may be and take these into account when answering questions and unveiling your personalities and reflect on the personal qualities that might be necessary for the work you will be doing. 37 If the company wants an aggressive go-getter, for instance, you had better not show a timid and overcautious self-image in the interview room.38 The more you know about your potential employers, the better. Investigate their products, try them if appropriate, and keep a look out for their advertisements. Visit a library, read trade magazines, newspapers, company brochures and reports that will bring you up-to-date with the. latest developments of the company.Know about your own strengths. Sit down with a pen and paper and match your skills and experience to the job description in an advertisement. 39Know about your weaknesses. 40 So don't imagine you are certain to get away with anything, but what you cannot hide you can always explain provided you are well. prepared. And if you think in a positive way about yourself, you can turn those. explanations to your advantage.A. Research the company.B. Find out what the company's priorities are.C. This requires you know as much about the position as possible.D. Good interviewers are practiced in finding the weaknesses in the candidates.E. These qualities will surely be expected and perhaps even tested in the interview.F. Do you have potential in certain areas which could be realized if given the chance G. Think out how the employer would benefit by choosing you rather than another candidate.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四个选项中选出最佳选项。Newborn babies aren't terrified of the dark. They don't have a 41 of the dark yet; that comes later. One day, my 2-year-old daughter 42 said, “Too dark!” after we turned off the light. She believed something was under the bed. To stop her tears, I plugged in the desk lamp to prove there were no 43 .When I first started writing, I didn't worry about the dark as I could create all kinds of stories. After graduation, I became a busy 44 . My writing slowed. Nights that I would spend reading or thinking were 45 . I wrote at 5 am before the 46 of the everyday housework—— laundry, play-dates and feedings—— but soon nodded off. I was so tired. Writing 47 grew slowly.Worn out, I forgot to buy a nightlight. The desk lamp was too bright. A nightlight was enough to help my daughter see the outline of the 48 . It would burn 49 the night, calming her fears. She didn't need it to see; she needed it to feel 50 . In the basement I found an old plastic Christmas tree and took it up to her room. My daughter saw it and clapped excitedly, “My 51 !” It sits there year-round. A Christmas tree in July is strange, but perfect doesn't 52 , and besides, it casts the ideal amount of light.In being a parent and a writer, there is no fixed 53 , no one way of doing things that is right; some things that we must do are 54 . Many things bring the light. Some bring just enough light that you are no longer afraid. It can be a light to guide you, to keep you going. To me the shadowy light says, “Don't be scared, and 55 it!” And now it burns all night, keeping the monsters at bay.41. A. secret B. hope C. fear D. habit42. A. excitedly B. suddenly C. jokingly D. finally43. A. darkness B. secrets C. necessities D. monsters.44. A. parent B. writer C. wife D. player45. A. permitted B. amazing C. gone D. tiring46. A. training B. division C. movement D. repetition47. A. boredom B. satisfaction C. anxiety D. ambition48. A. desk B. bed C. room D. world49. A. over B. across C. through D. towards50. A. safe B. alive C. proud D. confident51. A. god B. tree C. treat D. light52. A. last B. exist C. work D. arrive53. A. need B. term C. bond D. routine54. A. unique B. odd C. abstract D. worthless53. A. write B. beat C. drop D. burn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。When 56 (compare) traditional Chinese and Western landscape art, we can detect differences in perspective, the use of color, 57 (compose), and so forth. Nature 58 (be) a source of inspiration for artists from past to present ever since.When it comes to landscape art, Western painters often strive for authenticity. They pay much attention to the perspective, proportion, light and shade of the painting in order-to achieve a somewhat 59 (photograph) effect. Chinese landscape paintings, on the other hand, dive more into the imagination. “You can choose whatever perspective or angle appeals 60 you,” says Wang.Color is an essential component of Western landscape. painting 61 color tends to be more restrained (克制的) and subtle in Chinese landscape printings. The principles that guide Chinese calligraphy also play a significant role in Chinese landscape art, with artists being extremely conservative in their use of color in order to keep the viewers 62 (absorb) in their works. However, there are some examples of Chinese landscape paintings 63 rich colors are used . extensively.The production process of Chinese landscape paintings is rather unique. It differs significantly from the Western plein-air paintings which 64 (paint) outside, from start to finish. Bian Kai, 65 associate professor in the School of Chinese Painting from the Central Academy of Fine Arts, finds Chinese landscape painting is more like a “tour review.”第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)第一节 (满分 15 分)66.假定你是李华,你的英国笔友 Peter上周因为使用 AI完成翻译作业而被中文老师批评,心情非常低落。请你写一封邮件,内容包括:1.表示安慰;2.使用“AI 辅助学习”的建议;3.表达祝愿。参考词汇:AI-assisted learning注意:1. 词数80 左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。Dear Peter,Best-regards,Li Hua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。Putting down the book I ' was reading, I turned to my mum Phyllis.“Next year, when I go to high school...,” I started, thinking of all the novels I'd soon be enjoying. But before I could finish my sentence, Mum cut me off.“There will' be no high school!” she said. “We don't have money for uniforms or ' school shoes or books.”It was.1963;I was 12 and had spent the whole of primary school not wearing any shoes, but I dreamed of being a teacher. My family were very poor and my three older siblings hadn't gone on to high school. Two of them had started work and my older sister stayed home to help mum look after the younger kids. Two weeks before I turned 13,I started cutting threads off shirts in a clothing factory where I met George and later we married.In time, we had our three kids Darcy, Georgina and Kelly. George found work on cattle stations so we moved to the outback in Western Queensland. I taught our three kids during their primary school years and that scratched my teaching itch a little, but the desire to study more never left me.“When we retire. I want to go to university” I told George.I wanted to prove to myself that I could do it. After 40 years in the outback, we retired in2015 and I seized my chance. At the age of 66. I enrolled in a program which helped mature students prepare for university. And then in 2017, I went to college, majoring in English education.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。Walking onto campus that first day in February 2017, " It was clear I was the oldest student there.“This is a wonderful achievement.” the headmaster told me as the handed me my degree. 展开更多...... 收起↑ 资源列表 24-25学年下高二期中考试英语答案.pdf 大连市第八中学2024–2025学年度高二下学期英语期中考试.docx