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郑州外国语学校2025-2026学年高二上期期中试卷
英 语
(120 分钟 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。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. How did the woman deal with her hair
A. She had it extended. B. She had it colored. C. Shc had it cut.
2. What did the man use to be
A. A publisher. B. A lecturer. C. An editor.
3. What are the speakers doing
A. Tidying the room. B. Packing for a trip. C. Checking in the luggage.
4. What will the painters do today
A. Give an assessment. B. Choose some paint. C. Paint the house.
5. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a theater. B. On a plane. C. At a restaurant.
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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题
6 How is Billy feeling now
A. Confident. B. Anxious. C. Confused.
7. What does the woman say about Biliy
A. He performed well last year.
B. He should talk with the coach.
C. He needs to attend gym courses.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8. What made the man decide to watch the film
A. The film style. B. The shooting place. C. The original version.
9. What is the man dissatisfied with about the film
A. The music. B. The acting. C. The special effects.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10. What is Ralph working on
A. Taking dishes' pictures.
B. Decorating restaurant kitchens.
C. Planning a menu improvement.
11. What is Ralph worried at first
A. The prices aren't reasonable.
B. The kitchen environment isn't ideal.
C. Some photos aren't attractive enough.
12. What does Eisa offer to do
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A. Check the prices. B. Finalize the locations. C. Make a marketing plan.
13. What does Elsa decide to do in the end
A. Further improve the pictures.
B. Launch the menu items earlier.
C. Delay the social media updates.
听第9段材料，回答14至17小题。
14. Why did Gemma retire from athletics
A. She was injured. B. She was successful enough. C. She was tired of traveling.
15. How did Gemma initially feel after retiring
A. She was very happy. B. She missed her old life. C. She worried about her finances.
16. What difficulty did Gemma face when applying for a job
A. Her ability was questioned.
B. Her age wasn't advantageous.
C. Her résumé was too informative.
17. What motivated Gemma to go on with her business
A. Her athletic knowledge. B. Her strong personality. C. Her belief in the prospects.
听第10段材料，回答18至20小题。
18. What is the speaker mainly talking about
A. Technical aspects of podcast production.
B. The importance of podcast episode length.
C. Strategies for growing a podcast's audience.
19. What is podcasts' average drop-off rate in the first five minutes
A. About 18%. B. About 28%. C. About 38%.
20. What is the purpose of Call- To- Action remarks in podcast openings
A. To make the episode unique. B. To preview the later content. C. To obtain more followers.
第二部分阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
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The ARTumn Festival is an annual celebration of creativity, where artists from various disciplines come together to showcase and sell their imaginative works, ranging from pottery and sculpture to jewelry, fashion, and photography.
Location and time
· Along Elk Avenue in downtown Crested Butte
· Open 11 am——6 pm on Saturday & 8 am——4 pm on Sunday, September 21 & 22
Applying information
The participants in this show will be chosen by a jury. Each participant must submit five images of their work, along with a product description and artist statement, through simply the ZAPPapplication platform. Artists may apply in more than one category, but must submit separate applications and jury fees. The jury selects artists to ensure a diverse and balanced representation of styles. Judges review the artwork without knowing the artists' identities, so make sure your identity isn't visible on the artwork or in the title.
Regulations
· This show is open to distinguished or emerging artists/ craft persons who exhibit work of their
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own concept and design.
· Only original artwork, crafts and reproductions of your work can be displayed.
· Exhibitioners agree to remain set up for the entire duration of the festival. Exhibitioners are responsible for setting up their booths and also for cleaning up their exhibitor space at the end of each day.
· Tents, tie downs, tables, displays, fixtures, extension cords and any other items necessary for the booth and display are to be provided by the exhibitor.
Refund policy
It is agreed that Colorado Events is not responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged item at any of its events. A refund will not be granted for rough weather or other reasons. Plcase note that we do not give refunds, and we will issue a company credit, if an exhibitor cancels a show 60 days prior to the event.
21. What must artists avoid when handing in their works for the festival
A. Using images of pottery. B. Applying in multiple categories.
C. Exhibitiong original work. D. Including their names on images.
22. What is exhibitors' responsibility regarding their booths
A. Maintain it at the end of each day. B. Closing the festival on time.
C. Displaying simply their own works. D. Providing weights for tents.
23. When might exhibitors receive a company credit
A. If they decide to join in multiple categories.
B. If they pull out of the festival 60 days ahead.
C. If the festival is canceled due to bad weather.
D. If their artworks are damaged during the event.
B
As I signed the pre-medical application form, my fingers shook uncontrollably. The watercolor brushes on my desk seemed to gaze back at me, like old friends who had been left behind. I'm Lora,an 18-year-old who secretly drew brain diagrams on napkins while classmates drew cartoons.“Art feeds the soul but starves the body,” Mom always said. Her words haunted me as my biology textbooks slowly buried my drawing pads.
Then came the school career fair that changed everything. Dr. Eleanor Whitman from Harvard asked us to list our“hidden skills”. My hand shook as I wrote“ observing details”, something I'd learned from painting flower petals.“That's medical research's most needed skill!” she exclaimed, sharing how a student turned microbiology notes into textbook illustrations. My lab partner whispered,“ Remember our photosynthesis (光合作用) comic ” For the first time, my two worlds didn't feel so separate.
The real surprise came during hospital volunteering. Watching surgeries, I noticed something———— the steady hands of doctors reminded me of my brushwork. When a boy struggled to describe his pain, I drew a fire-breathing dragon on his cast.“You made medicine speak,” the nurse said. Slowly, my drawing pads filled with cells that looked like colored玻璃 art and X-rays arranged like abstract paintings.
Mr. Dawson, our career counselor, helped connect these dots. On his whiteboard, my medical knowledge and art skills overlapped in a bright yellow circle labeled“Medical Illustration”. He showed me job listings I never knew existed— graphic designers for science apps,3D modelers for anatomy (解剖) classes.“Your impractical skill makes you stand out,” he said, pointing to my dragon drawing now used in pain management workshops.
Today, my microscope and paintbrushes share the same desk. The same hands that once hesitated between them now create 3D models of viruses for vaccine education. Sometimes I teach young patients to draw their feelings instead of describing them. My story isn't about heart and reality
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cancelling each other out—— they just multiply-possibilities.
24. What can be inferred about Lora from Paragraph 1
A. She had given up the hobby of drawing.
B. She was excited about studying medicine.
C. She felt torn between art and medical study.
D. She regretted not practicing painting earlier.
25. Dr. Eleanor thought of Lora's“hidden skill” as .
A. a burden B. a plus C. a distraction D. a recreation
26. How did Lora's hospital experience influence her
A. It helped develop her surgical skills.
B. It directed her toward doctor training.
C. It boosted her enthusiasm for abstract art.
D. It convinced her of art's role in health care.
27. What message does the author want to convey
A. Every cloud has a silver lining. B. Two strings to your bow light the way.
C. Follow the beaten track to success. D. Don't put all your eggs in one basket.
C
For decades, social scientists have debated the link between income and happiness. A 2025 cross-country study published in the Journal of Positive Psychology—— involving 120,000 participants from45 countries across North America, Europe, and Asia—— offers new insights into this complex relationship, challenging some long-held assumptions.
The research team, led by Dr. Elena Marquez from the University of Zurich, first analyzed the connection between" absolute income"(total annual earnings) and self- reported happiness scores(measured on a 10- point scale). They found that for individuals with annual incomes below 75,000,there was a strong positive correlation: each 10,000 increase in income was associated with a 0.8-point rise in happiness. However, above 75,000, the correlation weakened greatly—— an additional10,000 only led to a 0.1- point increase. Dr. Marquez labeled this $75,000 figure the“ happiness threshold”: beyond this point, more money did not significantly boost happiness.
What surprised researchers even more was the impact of" relative income"(income compared to peers in the same social group, such as colleagues or neighbors). For participants earning above the75,000 threshold, relative income became a key factor. Those who earned 20% more than their peers reported happiness scores 1,2 points higher than those who earned 20% less—— even if both groups had annual incomes above 100,000.“It's not just how much you have,” Dr. Marquez explained,“ but how much you have compared to people around you. This‘ social comparison effect’ often overriding the influence of absolute income once basic needs are met.”
The study also highlighted regional differences. In high- cost- of- living regions like New York orTokyo, the happiness threshold was slightly higher—— around 95,000—— due to increased expenses for housing and daily necessities. In contrast, in areas with lower living costs, such as parts of rural India or Vietnam, the threshold dropped to 50,000. Notably, the social comparison effect was more pronounced in individualistic cultures(e. g. the U. S., Germany) than in collectivist cultures(e. g. Japan,Thailand), where community well- being is often prioritized over personal income status.
Critics of the study point out its limitations: it relied on self- reported happiness scores, which may be influenced by temporary mood swings, and it did not account for non- financial factors like health, family relationships, or work- life balance — all of which affect happiness. Dr. Marquez acknowledged these gaps but emphasized the study's value:“Our findings help clarify when money
matters for happiness and when it doesn't. For policymakers, this means focusing on reducing poverty(to lift people above the threshold) rather than just boosting overall economic growth. For individuals,it's a reminder that chasing more money beyond a certain point may not lead to greater fulfillment.”
28. What can we learn about the“happiness threshold” from the study
A. It is a fixed figure of $75,000 applicable to all regions.
B. Below this threshold, more money has little impact on happiness
C. It is determined solely by an individual's annual absolute income.
D. Above this threshold, relative income matters more than absolute income.
29. Why did participants earning 120,000 report lower happiness than those earning 100,000 in the same social group
A. They earned 20% less than their pecrs in the same group.
B. Their absolute income was still below the happiness threshold.
C. They lived in high-cost regions where the threshold was 95,000
D. The 20,000 increase pushed them beyond the happiness threshold.
30. Which of the following is a limitation of the 2025 study
A. It ignored the influence of relative income on happiness.
B. It only included participants from individualistic cultures.
C. It used an inaccurate 10-point scale to measure happiness.
D. It failed to consider non- financial factors affecting happiness.
31. What does Dr. Marquez suggest policymakers do based on the study's findings
A. Set a unified happiness threshold for all regions.
B. Focus on increasing the overall economic growth rate.
C. Prioritize reducing poverty to help people exceed the threshold.
D. Encourage people to compare their income with peers less frequently.
D
An article published in Nature this week says that AI systems pose a further risk: that researchers envision such tools as possessed of superhuman abilities when it comes to objectivity, productivity and understanding complex concepts. Scientists planning to use AI“must evaluate these risks now; whileAI applications are still immature, because they will be much more difficult to deal with if AI tools become deeply embedded in the research process”; write co-authors Lisa Messeri and Molly Crockett.
In this article, Messeri and Crockett put together a picture of the ways in which scientists see AIsystems as enhancing human capabilities. In one ' vision', which they call AI as Oracle; researchers see AI tools as able to tirelessly read and digest scientific papers, and so survey the scientific literature more exhaustively than people can. In both Oracle and another vision, called AI as Arbiter, systems are perceived as evaluating scientific findings more objectively than do people, because they are less likely to select the literature to support a desired hypothesis or to show favouritism in peer review. In a third vision, AI as Quant, AI tools seem to go beyond the limits of the human mind in analyzing vast and complex data. In the fourth, AI as Surrogate, AI tools simulate (模拟) data that are too difficult or complex to obtain.
Informed by anthropology (人类学) and cognitive science, Messeri and Crockett predict risks that arise from these visions. One is the illusion of explanatory depth, in which people relying on another person —— or, in this case, an algorithm —— for knowledge have a tendency to mistake that knowledge for their own and think their understanding is deeper than it actually is.
Another risk is that research becomes skewed towards studying the kinds of thing that AIsystems can test— the researchers call this the illusion of exploratory breadth(广度). For exemple, in
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social science, the vision of AI as Surrogate could encourage experiments involving human behaviors that can be simulated by an AI— and discourage those on behaviors that cannot, such as anything that requires physical presence.
There's also the illusion of objectivity, in which researchers see AI systems as representing all possible viewpoints or not having a viewpoint. In fact, these tools reflect only the viewpoints found in the data they have been trained on, and are known to adopt the biases found in those data.“There's a risk that we forget that there are certain questions we just can't answer about human beings using AItools,” says Crockett. The illusion of objectivity is particularly worrying given the benefits of including diverse viewpoints in research.
If you' re a scientist planning to use AI, you can reduce these dangers through a number of strategies. One is to map your proposed use to one of the visions, and consider which traps you are most likely to fall into. Another approach is to be deliberate about how you use AI. Applying AI tools to save time on something your team already has expertise in is less risky than using them to provide expertise you just don't have, says Crockett.
32. According to Paragraph 2, which might scientists agree with
A. Human intelligence can't be overshadowed in analyzing data.
B. Studies with desired hypothesis are usually favored in peer review.
C. AI can conduct a relatively thorough overview of the prior research.
D. Prejudice has completely been excluded by AI tools in scientific evaluation.
33. What does the underlined word“skewed” in Paragraph 4 probably mean
A. Declining. B. Partial. C. Dynamic. D. Irrelevant.
34. What can we learn from this passage
A. AI isn't limited to the outlook and biases within its training data.
B. Users counting on AI tend to underestimate their insight of a concept.
C. Relying on AI to fill gaps in the team's knowledge is much prefcrable.
D. Instant actions must be taken to rate AI's risks before it is fully integrated into research.
35. Which would be the best title for the passage
A. A Call for Considered Use of AI in Science
B. The Unseen Biases of AI in Social Science
C. AI's Role in Enhancing Human Expertise
D. How AI Is Shaping Scientific Discovery
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。
When it comes to new social favorites, a live-action role-playing game or script murder can be called a social utopia for young people today. 36 It has built a multi- dimensional space for social interaction, reasoning and emotional resonance.
37 Students on campus form groups to play campus-themed scripts, recalling their youth stories in youth narratives; white-collar workers in cities choose hardcore reasoning scripts,releasing work pressure in logical mazes. Emotional scripts help strangers break the ice quickly, while horror scripts bring people closer together through screams. These ever- changing script types adapt to the social needs of different groups of people.
Script murder is also a sharp tool for breaking the ice in social interactions. Strangers sit around the table, and under the guidance of character cards, some become literati of the Republic of China,some become knights of the Jianghu, and communicate naturally as the plot progresses. As clue card:
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are passed around, the awkwardness of silence is broken, and laughter and discussions intertwined,making strangers quickly become familiar. 38
Today's script murder stores show diversified development. Some create ancient-style real scenes, allowing players to experience the grievances (恩怨) of the Jianghu immersively in pavilions and towers; some launch holographic projections (全息投影), allowing players to experience the sci-fi world through light and shadow changes. 39 The professional guidance of the DM(主持人)still helps players immerse themselves in the plot better; high-quality scripts always lay a solid foundation for the experience.
40 Whether you are a logic lover who is keen on reasoning or an empath (共情者)who prefers emotions, every time you open a script, you step into a new social dimension full of surprises and fates.
A. But some cores remain unchanged.
B. Future developments may require government regulation.
C. Traditional offline games are losing their appeal gradually.
D. From campus to urban areas, script murder has set off an immersive craze.
E. The charm of script murder lies in its ability to create new social possibilities.
F. Even people with social anxiety can speak freely under the cover of their roles.
G. However, what it has brought injust a few years is far more than entertainment experience.
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，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。
I used to think there were two types of people: the ones who only use subtitles(字幕) when necessary, and the unappreciative crowd who use them for no good reason. I clung to this idea,arguing that they distracted audiences from the 41 of the movie-watching experience: the filmmakers' attention to detail, the glimpse of a tear in an actor's eye, and so on.
But I have been forced to recognize how 42 I am on this point. In 2025, a survey run by streaming service U found that 87% of young Britons are using subtitles more than they used to.Among my peers,“two types” of people have 43 “mostly one type”:
Why is this practice so 44 among people my age If you aren't 45 and are fluent in the language of the dialogue, what is it that makes subtitles 46 An easy assumption is that this is the result of a short attention span, passivity and a lazy nature, a failure of generation zombie.
The U survey revealed that 80% of gen Z and millennials" double-screen" while watching. I find myself being able to quickly 47 what characters have said, look down at my phone, react, then look up before they have even finished their line. The subtitles allow us to go on our phone but still grasp the main idea of the program. 48 , that means they function as mini-spoilers: when watching a comedy sketch recently; I found myself laughing at a joke before it had left the actor's mouth— because I had already read it on the screen.
Social media has encouraged the use of subtitles. It is now a(n) 49 that most creators add on-screen text to their videos; without the option to turn them off. This 50 shift may explain why younger viewers prefer rapidfire content and videos with faster cuts 51 at a higher speed,which subtitles allow us to do.
This isn't simply a trend but a feature: 52 in social media's algorithms(算法). Text subtitles, rather than dialogue, encourage the video to appear in the TikTok search engine, increasing reach and 53 as well as viewing time. It began as an accessibility improvement, but the
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rapidity with which it has caught on suggests it's crucial to getting that sweet algorithm boost. Seen this way, subtitles have been 54 as a result of our technology- affected lifestyle. rather than something we have 55 adopted.
41. A. limitation B. ability C. assessment D. purity
42. A. justified B. determined C. alone D. influential
43. A. left off B. compensated for C. given way to D. identified with
44. A. inaccessible B. amusing C. unimaginable D. dominant
45. A. hearing- impaired B. speech- restricted C. socially- isolated D. vision- disabled
46. A. comprehensive B. appealing C. unnecessary D. optional
47. A. criticize B. replay C. gather D. dismiss
48. A. Fortunately B. Of course C. Instead D. Otherwise
49. A. controversy B. exception C. norm D. substitute
50. A. cultural B. moral C. strategic D. psychological
51. A. downloaded B. observed C. uploaded D. grasped
52. A. overlooked B. reproduced C. reversed D. rooted
53. A. length B. visibility C. quality D. authenticity
54. A. normalized B. debated C. replaced D. blamed
55. A. reluctantly B. freely C. temporarily D. formally
第二节 单项选择(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
56. One of hybrids is that they usually a higher yield than conventional crops. However, it was possible to develop a hybrid of self- pollinating plants such as rice was a matter of great debate.
A. character; attain; that B. characteristic; attain; whether
C. character; adjust; whether D. characteristic; adjust; that
57. Today, it that about 60 percent of domestic rice consumption in China crops generated from Yuan's hybrid strains, and his strains have allowed China's farmers to produce around 200 million tons of rice per year.
A. estimates; is comprised of B. estimates; consists of
C. is estimated; is consisted of D. is estimated; is comprised of
58. As for chemical fertilisers, crops grown with them usually grow too fast to be rich in nutrition.They may look beautiful on the outside, but inside there is usually more water than minerals, and they often have less flavour as well.
A. alternative B. intense C. essential D. convincing
59. Snow began by marking on a map the exact places where all those who died had lived. He discovered that in two particular streets the cholera outbreak was so that more than 500people died in ten days.
A. initial B. abstract C. severe D. complex
60. Therefore, China needs more talented young people with a global who are highly with languages, have leadership and organisational skills, and have strong cultural awareness.
A. initiative; overwhelming B. perspective; competent
C. perspective; overwhelming D. initiative; competent
61. Although some foreign students live in campus accommodation, Xie Lei chose to live with a host family, who can help with her to the new culture.
A. departure B. outlook C. expense D. adaptation
62. Xie Lei is studying for a business at a university in China and has come to our university on a year- long exchange programme.
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A. participation B. qualification C. expectation D. motivation
ing to China, my only experience with Chinese cooking was in America, withChinese food that had been changed American tastes.
A. Prior to; suiting B. Regardless of; to suit
C. Prior to; to suit D. Regardless of; suiting
64. In cach place we went, we experienced wonderful local dishes, from Guangdong's elegant dim sum-small scrvings of food in bamboo steamers-to the stewed noodles in Henan.
A. bold B. consistent C. fundamental D. exceptional
65. All these years, Eric had lived as a . He used to during the day and work at night, quite unaware of the fact he had become the ghost of Endley.
A. reclusc; sleep; that B. regiment; sleeping; which
C. recluse; sleep; which D. desert; sleeping; what
66. True eccentrics never deliberately set out attention to themselves. They social conventions without being conscious that they are doing anything extraordinary, invariably wins them the love and respect of others, for they add colour to the dull routine of everyday life.
A. drawing; haunt; which B. to draw; disregard; which
C. to draw; disregard; that D. drawing; haunt; that
67. Richard Colson was one of the most notable in our town was known to us all . Dickie and his eccentricity had become legendary long before he died.
A. figures; who; as B. eccentric; that; for
C. figure; that; as D. eccentrics; whom; despite
68. who the customer was, the manager was most apologetic and the assistant severcly. When Dickie was given the watch, he presented the assistant the cloth bag.
A. Recognizing; disregarded; at B. Recognized; dumped; with
C. Recognized; instructed; at D. Recognizing; reprimanded; with
69. The sea bed was with powerful nets and there was tremendous excitement on . Though the crew were at first under the that the. lost ship had been found,the contents of the chest proved them wrong.
A. pieced; chest; belonging B. torpedoed; salvage; instruction
C. scoured; board; impression D. raised; submarine; operation
70. It took him four years to this elaborate joke simply to prove critics do not always know they are talking about.
A. confirm; what; that B. stage; that; what
C. contain; which; that D. own; what; which
第三节(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。
The world's tallest bridge, Huajiang Canyon Bridge, spanning Zhenfeng and Guanling Counties inGuizhou, was open to traffic on Sept 28, 2025. It connects Guizhou's steep mountains and 71 (dramatic) shortens travel time across the canyon.
The bridge stretches 2,890 meters. with 72 main span of 1,420 meters. Its deck,625 meters above the Beipan River, is the 73 (high) globally, making it number one in the world in both length and height. The jade-green deck stands for clear waters and green mountains. It symbolizes human-natire harmony and draws 74 (inspire) from the Chinese scroll Along the River During the Qingming Festival, reflecting Chinese style. The top structure, 75 (shape) like a wine vessel,highlights Guizhou's friendliness and lively wine culture.
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Engineers overcame challenges by 76 (rely) on advanced technologies: drones, satellite navigation and ultra-high-strength materials. They achieved millimeter-level precision, made wind-resistance breakthroughs, and got over 20 patents, many of 77 are in China's national bridge standards.
More than a commuter bridge, it serves 78 a tourist spot. Visitors take elevators to a glass observation deck with breathtaking great canyon 79 (view). Thrill-seekers can try skydiving or bungec jumping. Its completion marks a global bridge milestone, showing China's strong infrastructure skills in tough environments and 80 (set) a new benchmark for mountain bridges worldwide.
第四部分写作(满分25分)
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。
Sylvia Murray, a retired nurse, lived for twenty-two years in a small, well- kept house that was the pride of the neighborhood. Her Saturdays followed a cherished routine: she would edge the lawn with precision, nurture her bright rose bushes, and ensure every window box overflowed with colorful blooms. Neighbors often paused on their walks to compliment the tidy garden, and Sylvia beamed with a quiet, profound pride, for this small plot of land was her masterpiece, proof of her care and dedication.
Then, illness and disability gradually stole the strength required to bend, lift, and mow(修剪).The unstoppable march of nature took over: grass crept over the sidewalk, wild shrubs(灌木丛)pressed against the front windows, and a thick blanket of leaves gathered in corners she could no longer reach. Each messy day deepened Sylvia's shame, as the garden that once symbolized her independence now stood as a very public reminder of her decline.
Seeing Sylvia's struggle with both pride and loneliness, Jenny, a close companion of her, decided to act. She wrote a short, honest post on a local community page. It explained Sylvia's situation, her embarrassment, and included photos of the overgrown yard. The post was a gentle request, asking if anyone could spare an hour, tools, or hands to help. The message was quickly understood by many, its honesty moving dozens of neighbors, and comments of support began to multiply.
Among the replies was a response from the Riverside Youth Volunteers, a local teen service group. Their leader, Johnny, immediately forwarded the post to the team's chat. Despite the fact thatSylvia's street was a 15-20 minute drive for most of them, everyone agreed without hesitation. They quickly held a planning meeting, borrowed extra power tools from the community center, and arranged carpools(拼车) for the upcoming weekend, determined to restore the dignity the post so clearly described. With everything ready, they set out for Sylvia's house the next Sunday.
注意.
1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Johnny and his teammates stood on Sylvia's doorstep, tools in hand.
As the work progressed, the yard transformed piece by piece.
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