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重庆市第十一中学校教育集团高2026届高三第一次质量检测
英语试题
2025.8
注意事项：
1.本试卷满分为150分，考试时间为120分钟。
2.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、班级、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
3.回答选择题时，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。
4.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。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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
How did screen addiction affect the woman
A. It made her put on weight.
B. It made her eyesight worse.
C. It made her lose interest in real life.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What is the woman’s concern about remote education
A. That it causes people to lose motivation.
B. That it is ineffective for students.
C. That it lacks social interaction.
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What will the woman do this afternoon
A. Watch a movie. B. Go shopping. C. Get her car washed.
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Where will the man’s sister hold her wedding
A. In Madrid. B. In Glasgow. C. In Oslo.
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How does the man feel now
A. Surprised. B. Confused. C. Upset.
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。
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Turn her phone off over the weekend.
B. Make a project plan in advance.
C. Enjoy her personal time.
7. What do we know about the woman
A. She is new to German work culture.
B. She has to go home to receive a call.
C. She will take a business trip to America.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. Why does the woman find Alexa annoying
A. It is inconvenient to use.
B. It steals users’ attention.
C. It doesn’t respect users’ privacy.
9. How does the man remember his events
A. By keeping a diary. B. By using his phone. C. By telling his parents.
10. What do we know about the woman
A. She’s a casual planner.
B. She’s a careful tech-user.
C. She’s a fashion follower.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
11. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Parent and child. B. Neighbors. C. Strangers.
12. What has Mrs. Grady probably done at the hospital
A. A blood test. B. An X-ray. C. A heart test.
13. What does the man ask the woman to do
A. Provide some information about a driver.
B. Contact the police to report an accident.
C. Cover his night shift.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
14. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a flower shop. B. In a bakery. C. On the street.
15. How do the speakers probably know each other
A. They used to work together.
B. They met through their friend Dave.
C. They were old schoolmates at university.
16. What was the woman’s annual payment at her old job
A. $110,000. B. $300,000. C. $600,000.
17. What does the man want to tell the woman in the end
A. She should try advertising.
B. She could start a new business.
C. Her previous experience is not wasted.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
18. What is the talk mainly about
A. Effects of homework on students.
B. A comparison of different education systems.
C. Academic performance of high school students.
19 Why are soft skills important according to the speaker
A. They help with getting a job.
B. They are part of college tests.
C. They increase learning efficiency.
20. What is the speaker’s final recommendation
A. Increasing school hours.
B. Searching for a balanced method.
C. Focusing more on mental health.
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和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Good books have the incredible power to transform our lives. They can take us on adventures to distant lands and teach us lessons that stay with us forever. Let’s explore some of the amazing books.
When Shadows Fall by Sita Brahmachari
Using a fresh mix of an exciting first-person account with thoughtful poetic storytelling, this fiction explores the lives of Kai, Orla and Zak, and all the complicated connections, dreams and difficulties that tie then together, encouraging readers to pursue their own dreams and find out the right way to face life’s challenges with courage.
The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch
Suffering from cancer, Professor Randy Pausch gave one final lecture. In it, he described, how to dream, how to overcome difficulties and how to live those dreams. This book, which takes readers on a journey of his ups and downs, is something everyone should read at least once in their lifetime.
The Silver Chain by Jion Sheibani
Sixteen-year-old Azadeh seeks comfort in her violin playing while adjusting to a new school, struggling with friendships, and facing problems at home. The book gives a look into various aspects of her personal life, filled with light-hearted humor. It is not just a story of struggle, but an attractive journey of self-development and self- discovery.
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares
This book follows four best friends as they start their own summer adventures, connected by a pair of magical jeans. It is a delightful read that shows independence, the true meaning of friendship and the challenges of growing up. It’s a story that young adults can relate to as they figure out their own lives.
21. Which book tells the writer’s own story
A. The Last Lecture. B. When Shadows Fall.
C. The Silver Chain. D. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.
22. What do The Silver Chain and The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants both focus on
A. Family and privacy. B. Growth and friendship.
C. Struggle and magic. D. Traveling and adjustment.
23. This text is most probably intended for readers________
A. fascinated by adventure novels.
B. interested in books about teenagers.
C seeking recommendations for inspiring reads.
D. planning a literary-themed trip around the world.
B
In a small village in Sindh, Pakistan, my journey began with a wooden cane, herding buffalo (野牛) along the village’s edge. Life was simple, with mud homes and green fields, yet my dreams were vast. One day, a group of students in uniforms sparked my curiosity. I demanded to see their books, and the illustrations within fueled my imagination. I declared my dream to attend school.
The days were filled with the rhythmic sound of buffalo hooves and the earthy smell of the fields. Despite the humble beginnings, my heart longed for the world beyond the village. Months passed in routine until my uncle, a man of few words but great authority, convinced my parents of the value of education. I enrolled in primary school, eager to learn, my mind absorbing every lesson like a sponge.
My academic success was met with ridicule when I desired to study in Karachi, a distant city known for its bustling energy and educational institutions. The villagers found it amusing, a boy from the fields dreaming of such heights. Despite depression and a near-tragic moment, my brother’s words, “Your Challenges Are Stepping-Stones to Success,” echoed. I turned to writing, finding comfort and recognition in the pages of my notebook.
Years later, college fee was another barrier, a mountain of debt that seemed unconquerable. But I found a part-time job at a newspaper, which led to an internship in Hyderabad and then a career in calligraphy and advertising. The internship was a turning point, a glimpse into a world I had only dreamed of, where my skills were valued and my potential was recognized.
Reflecting on the past, the laughter of doubters holds no power. My story is a witness to the power of dreams and hard work. It proves that with belief in oneself and the courage to use one’s talents, anything is possible. I hope my journey inspires others to chase their dreams, regardless of the obstacles, and to believe that every challenge is an opportunity to rise higher.
24. What contributed to the author’s enrollment in primary school
A. His uncle’s persuasion on his parents.
B. His persistent demand for education.
C. The village’s traditional emphasis on education.
D. His outstanding academic performance in self-learning.
25. How did the villagers react when I expressed my desire to study in Karachi
A. They were indifferent to it. B. They made fun of it.
C. They supported it cautiously. D. They considered it tough.
26. Which adjectives can best describe the author
A. Humorous and Adaptable. B. Sensitive and Diligent.
C. Lucky and Opportunistic. D. Ambitious and Resilient.
27. Which is the most suitable title for this passage
A. A Pleasant Journey of Pursuing Academic Success.
B. From Herding Buffalo to Attaining Career Success.
C. Valuable Lessons from My Academic Pursuit.
D. How I Escaped from a Pakistan Village.
C
Have you ever heard the expression “crocodile tears” The expression reminds us of an amazing animal — The crocodile!
First, why are they amazing Well, crocodiles are experts at survival. Scientists say they first appeared 200 million years ago and have outlived the dinosaurs by some 65 million years. One reason they are such good survivors is that they can go for a very long time without eating. And they are expert hunters! They use their strong jaws to bite their prey (猎物) and then they swallow their food whole. Here’s another fun fact about crocodiles: When they lose a tooth, they grow one right back. A crocodile can go through 8,000 teeth in one lifetime!
Okay, while these facts are fascinating, they really do not help to explain today’s expression: crocodile tears. Simply put, “crocodile tears” are fake sadness. You pretend to cry and feel badly for something when in fact… you could not care less. A great word to describe crocodile tears is insincere.
But why do tears from an ancient, unfeeling reptile (爬行动物) mean false sadness Well, the expression “crocodile tears” comes from an old myth that crocodiles would shed tears while eating their prey. Writers on the website Crocodilian.com claim that this myth was in use by the 1200s. A religious worker from that time wrote that if a crocodile found a man by the water, it would kill him if it could. Then the crocodile would cry tears on the man, but then finally swallow him.
Another myth about crocodile tears suggests the animals are very crafty indeed. Crocodiles, the story goes, would shed tears as a false show of guilt or grief to trick their prey. The prey would come closer and then become dinner.
So, that is the origin of the phrase “crocodile tears.” But, please note. You do not have to have actual tears flowing down your face to have “crocodile tears.” If you fake sadness or regret by using only words, others can still accuse you of having “crocodile tears.” Sometimes, crocodile tears are worse than insincere. Sometimes they are also hypocritical. Those are the times you are showing sadness but actually in your heart, you are quite happy about the situation.
28. What can best explain why crocodiles are good survivors
A. They outlived the dinosaurs by 65 million years.
B. They remain alive without food for a long time.
C They have strong jaws and teeth to bite the prey.
D. They pretend to shed tears before swallowing a prey.
29. What does the underlined sentence in Para3 mean
A. You care more than anyone else. B. You do care as much as before.
C. You don’t care it at all. D. You care no less than others.
30. According to the second myth, why would crocodiles shed tears
A. To show sympathy for the prey. B. To attract the prey’s attention.
C. To feel guilty for the dying prey. D. To cheat the prey to get closer.
31. In which of the following situations can you find the employment of “crocodile tears”
A. You feel sorry for your opponent’s failure in a match.
B. You feel sad for your friend’s being seriously ill.
C. You are jealous of your coworker’s quick promotion.
D. You are sad because your application was rejected.
D
In satellite images of the Earth from space, the United States seems to split in half: the eastern side is much brighter than the west. Across the Atlantic, Europe glints. The Nile Delta in Africa glows like a diamond. Farther east, Hong Kong and Shanghai are afire. Developed society, it’s clear, is where the light is.
A growing field of research suggests that night-time light itself is far more dangerous than the dark. Everything that lives on this planet evolved during billions of years along a reliable cycle of day and night. But artificial light breaks the cycle. This causes sleeplessness among astronauts who take pills but still get only six hours of shuteye. Shift workers, who rise with the night and work in blue light, experience not only disturbed circadian rhythms (昼夜节律), but an increased likelihood of breast cancer.
When we, in the industrialized world, do manage to turn off the lights, there are measurable, beneficial effects. In a widely reported paper last summer, Kenneth Wright at the University of Colorado took eight students camping in the Rocky Mountains for two weeks. They weren’t allowed to use any artificial light after sunset — only the glow of campfire. After a week, melatonin (褪黑素) started to rise at sunset, peak at midnight, and decrease just at sunrise. “Internal biological time under natural light-dark conditions tightly synchronizes with environmental time,” he said.
For those of us addicted to our glowing phones and tablets, an app called Flux can help. It “warms” your device display screen so that it shifts red in the evening, more closely matching the color of the setting sun. Just a brief glimpse at your mobile phone at bedtime is enough to expose your eyes to artificial light, so fighting such a disturbance might be an exercise in vain. But even if we can’t completely contain our thirst for light, we can all make one small gesture, which could stimulate us to unplug a little more.
32. What can we infer from paragraph 2
A. Astronauts take pills to minimize the circadian disturbance.
B. Sleeplessness is more likely to cause breast cancer.
C. Humans can easily adapt to the changing surroundings.
D. Darkness and melatonin pose health threats to shift workers.
33. What does the underlined word “synchronize with” in paragraph 3 mean
A. put up with. B. interact with.
C keep pace with. D. blend with.
34. How does Flux help reduce the harmful effects of artificial light
A. By blocking artificial lights.
B. By creating the natural change of light.
C. By reducing screen brightness.
D. By lifting up the screen temperature.
35. What’s the purpose of the final sentence
A. To suggest a solution. B. To settle a debate.
C. To promote a product. D. To propose an assumption.
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。
It’s no secret that artificial intelligence is changing the way we work. With more and more simpler tasks being automated, humans are left with more high-level cognitive work, such as idea generation, strategic planning, and creative writing. ____36____
The problem is that we still follow a mindset that resembles the era of assembly (组装) lines, which doesn’t foster or facilitate the type of work needed today. Leaders constantly measured productivity in terms of how many hours an employee spent at work or the number of abstract targets they reached. ____37____ This type of output doesn’t fit in the era of AI. Instead, we have to make a psychological switch, structuring each workday for quality instead of quantity.
Start by kicking the old method of continuous work throughout the day. Research shows that continuous work impairs creative idea generation and high quality, complex cognitive work. ____38____ It’s recommended that using work sessions that are about 90 minutes long, attacking the hardest part of the task in the first 20 minutes and moving to the slower, easier work during the remaining time.
____39____ Therefore, managers should consider the principal area that a team or individual is working on rather than imposing the same work schedule across a team or an organization. Data suggests that it’s better to work on tasks that involve creativity, imagination, and problem solving during the first few hours of the day and again right before you go to sleep. ____40____ In between the focused work sessions, make time for a nap or for easy work that doesn’t require much creativity or focus.
A. That’s because people tend to overwork.
B. The time of day will also make a difference.
C. As a result, quantity of work was prioritized.
D. To excel in the new era, we’ll need to transform how we work.
E. With every new technology comes fear and then new opportunity.
F. Because of that, it’s better to work in bursts, giving the mind a rest.
G. The middle of the day is better for something calling for concentration.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
As a boy raised in the 1970s and 1980s, I usually saw hitchhikers walking along the side of the road when they went into town, because they couldn’t ____41____ cars. As I got older, I noticed them less and less, ____42____ . That is until recently. It seems the difficulties of life these days are leaving a lot more people with only their legs for ____43____ .
The other day I was driving home after shopping in a ____44____ state of mind. Having been worrying too much and not praying enough, I was starting to wonder if anything I did even ____45____ in this crazy world.
It was then that I saw her, a middle-aged woman ____46____ down with shopping bags on the side of the road, ____47____ to hitch a ride. I ____48____ and let her in. She was traveling a bit out of my way but I decided to give her a ____49____ all the way home. She told me how hard things had been for her lately and that she’d had to ____50____ her car.
The instant we ____51____ her house, she smiled and thanked me for the ride. Driving away smiling too, I heard God’s ____52____ voice speaking into the depths of my heart. “Everything you do in this life makes a(n) ____53____ my child. Everything you do matters.” I thanked Him for helping me to share His Love, ____54____ my sour state of mind and ____55____ joy to my soul again.
41. A. repair B. lend C. afford D. borrow
42. A. thus B. though C. although D. instead
43. A. relaxation B. restriction C. recreation D. transportation
44. A. sour B. sweet C. bitter D. spicy
45. A. deserved B. extended C. sponsored D. mattered
46. A. settled B. loaded C. set D. knelt
47. A. urging B. demanding C. hoping D. promising
48. A. pulled over B. pulled in C. pulled down D. pulled out
49. A. lecture B. drive C. surprise D. deal
50. A. rent B. lose C. sell D. buy
51. A. approached B. departed C. resigned D. acquired
52. A. serious B. secret C. quiet D. gentle
53. A. effect B. profit C. difference D. sense
54. A. broadening B. sweetening C. strengthening D. lengthening
55. A. gaining B. seeking C. returning D. spotting
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。
“Dead to Rights”, ____56____ Chinese film that depicts the Nanjing Massacre (屠杀) ____57____(commit) by Japanese troops in China during World War II, has seen ticket sales exceed 2.2 billion yuan (about 308 million U.S. dollars) during its summer box office run, according to online movie platform data.
This has broken the record for previous ____58____ (history) films screened during the country’s bustling summer movie-going season, ____59____ runs from the beginning of June to the end of August each year.
____60____ (mark) the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance ____61____ Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, “Dead to Rights” tells the story of a group of Chinese civilians, who ____62____ (seek) refuge (避难) in a photography studio during the violent and cruel ____63____ (occupy) of Nanjing by Japanese invaders, ____64____(secret) kept possession of the negatives (底片) and how they risked their lives ____65____ (send) photographic evidence of the Nanjing Massacre to the outside world after they discovered and determined to expose the truth.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是高三(4)班学生李华，学校博文杂志正在招聘“英语文学栏目”编辑，请你给负责人写一封申请信。内容包括：
1.你的优势；
2.你对栏目的初步设想。
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 editor,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
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。
Jim dreams of becoming a famous artist to help lift his family from poverty. However, an illness in the family forces Jim to give up everything he worked so hard for.
Jim used to draw skyline on the roof of the school building, with a broken piece of pencil lead he’d found in a rubbish can. His drawing was close to perfect except for some color. His family lived from hand to mouth so Jim could only rely on himself. He had to help out on the local farm after school and saved some of the money for paints.
One day Mom fell seriously ill and was rushed to hospital at once. While the rest of his family were still at the hospital waiting, Jim ran back home to get the household emergency money. But his heart sank when he saw the pitiful money. It’d never be enough to pay for Mom’s medical treatment. He ran into his bedroom and reached for his savings.
“Goodbye, paints and brushes,” Jim said as he added his to the emergency money.
One night on the way home, thinking of Mom in hospital he wanted to do something for her. He bent down beneath a streetlight and put his fingers in the dirt on the roadside. Before he knew it, he drew a portrait (肖像) of Mom.
He found red dust and mixed it with mud to add shadow, then picked up some grass and turned it into some kind of paint. He used this to add definition around Mom’s nose, eyes and hair.
When he was finished, Jim stood back up to study his work. The linework and shading were fine, but the colors…
“It’s still no good,” Jim shook his head.
“I disagree.”
Jim turned around and found a stranger standing behind him. He gave Jim a friendly smile and introduced himself as Mr. Finn.
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。
“I am an editor for an art magazine.” Mr. Finn continued.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
With the payment from the magazine, Jim could not hide his joy.
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重庆市第十一中学校教育集团高2026届高三第一次质量检测
英语试题
2025.8
注意事项：
1.本试卷满分为150分，考试时间为120分钟。
2.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、班级、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
3.回答选择题时，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。
4.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。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题答案】
【答案】C
【2题答案】
【答案】C
【3题答案】
【答案】B
【4题答案】
【答案】B
【5题答案】
【答案】A
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. C 7. A
【8~10题答案】
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. B
【11~13题答案】
【答案】11. C 12. B 13. A
【14~17题答案】
【答案】14. B 15. A 16. C 17. C
【18~20题答案】
【答案】18. A 19. A 20. B
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和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
【21~23题答案】
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. C
B
【24~27题答案】
【答案】24. A 25. B 26. D 27. B
C
【28~31题答案】
【答案】28. B 29. C 30. D 31. A
D
【32~35题答案】
【答案】32. A 33. C 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. D 37. C 38. F 39. B 40. G
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
【41~55题答案】
【答案】41. C 42. B 43. D 44. A 45. D 46. B 47. C 48. A 49. B 50. C 51. A 52. D 53. C 54. B 55. C
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. a mitted
58. historical
59. which 60. Marking
61 against
62. sought 63. occupation
64. secretly
65. to send##sending
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】Dear editor,
I’m Li Hua from Class 4, Grade 3, eager to apply for the “ English Literature Column” editor position.
As an enthusiastic reader, I’ve explored many classic works, which enriches my literary knowledge. My English skills, both in writing and translation, enable me to handle English literary materials well. Also, I once edited our class magazine. For the column, I plan to set up “New Book Recommendation” and “Author Interview” sub-columns. I believe these can attract more students to engage with literature.
Thank you for your time. I’m looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
写作示范二
Dear editor,
This is Li Hua, applying for the “ English Literature Column” editor in our school English newspaper.
I have a strong passion for literature and am proficient in English. I often participate in English reading clubs and have a good command of different writing styles. Besides, I once organized a campus writing competition. Regarding the column, I suggest holding online reading sharing sessions and inviting famous writers to give lectures. These activities can surely liven up the literary atmosphere on campus.
I sincerely hope you’ll consider my application. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
【67题答案】
【答案】One possible version:
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With the payment from the magazine, Jim could not hide his joy. Jim counted the bills Mr. Finn gave him several times on the way to the hospital. After he paid for Mom’s medical treatment, there was still some money left. Without hesitation, he rushed to the store to buy some painting tools and pigments. His heart almost burst with joy at the thought of being able to take care of his family through painting.

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