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马鞍山市第二中学 2025—2026学年度第二学期期中素质测
高二英语试题参考答案
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30分）
1-5 BACBC 6-10 CBCBA 11-15 CAABA 16-20 CBCBA
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分 50分）
21-23 BBD 24-27 BCDA 28-31 DABC 32-35 ADCB 36-40 EBFCG
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30分）
41-45 ACBDB 46-50 CDBAC 51-55 DBCAD
56. to promote 57. preservation 58. harmoniously 59. crowds 60. showing
61. with 62. the 63. attaches 64. who 65. recorded
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40分）
Dear Rory,
I’m so glad to hear from you. And I can understand your hesitation about rejoining the team because you
haven’t practised swimming for a long time. However, if you restart your practice again, I believe you will catch up.
The experience and skills you’ve gained on the team are surely the treasures you shouldn’t give up easily. Don’
t let fear hold you back. Before applying to rejoin the team, I suggest you focus on building up your swimming
skills and practise regularly. Then talk to the coach and express your desire to return. It would be better if they were
willing to give you some advice to help you make progress.
I have no doubt that your positive attitude will shine through!
Yours,
Li Hua
Looking at the piece of paper, I made sure I knew how to play the music. However, I had butterflies in my
stomach as I stared at the first note. Building up my confidence, I started to play the sight-reading piece.
Surprisingly, I only had to play two lines of sight-reading. The judges were smiling and set me free. Finally, my
audition was over. Walking out of the building, I headed happily towards my mom. She stretched out her arms to
hug me and said, “You did a good job just by stepping in there.” I smiled and hugged her back.
One week after my audition, an email popped up on my mom’s iPad. It was labeled: YSE Audition Results.
When Mom read the words, her eyes lit up instantly and she handed the screen to me with trembling hands. My
fingers shook as I scrolled down, and when I saw the final line confirming my acceptance, I let out a cheer that
echoed through the room. I got in! Screaming, my mom jumped up and down happily. The judges were content
with my playing! My hard work, those endless summer afternoons of practicing until my fingers ached, really paid
off.
听力材料
(Text 1)
M: Carrie, I met Mike at a party last night and I think he’s in your office.
W: Yes, he just joined our team last month. I don’t know him very well. He is kind of shy.
(Text 2)
W: Where’s Rita She hasn’t even come down for breakfast yet.
M: What She’s going to be late.
W: Let’s give her a bit longer. She was up till midnight last night finishing her report.
(Text 3)
M: How did you do on the exam I got an 88.
W: I totally bombed it. I can’t believe that just happened to me. I studied for the test the entire weekend, but when
the test started, I suddenly forgot everything I had learned.
(Text 4)
W: Leo, are you going to the soccer game this evening
M: I wish I could, but my parents want me to go home immediately after school. Today’s my sister’s birthday, so
we’re going to her favorite restaurant. I’ll have to take a pass on the game.
(Text 5)
W: Hello, Mr. Ferguson. I’m outside your house now — 25 Hill Street. I have a package for you, but you’re not
answering the door.
M: I’m not home; I’m at work. Look, I work on the same street, at number 91 — can you bring it here
W: OK, no problem.
(Text 6)
W: How’s your new job going Do you like working in the car factory
M: Well... I doubt if anyone is delighted to spend their weekends working! They’ve got me doing admin work even
though I’d told them I was starting a degree in mechanical engineering. It’s not what I expected.
W: Mind you, it’s just a temporary position to help you pay for college.
M: True. I just hope they can consider my skills.
W: But if you’re not happy, come and work with me in the cafe!
M: No thanks!
(Text 7)
W: Have you heard of the news about Anna Martin
M: No. What happened
W: I can’t believe she’s giving up playing soccer — I wasn’t expecting it at all. I hope she changes her mind. She’
s one of my favorite players! She is amazing.
M: Yes. I’ve heard that she swims four times a week to build up her strength; she runs every morning for fitness
and she does core training on Mondays and Wednesdays to help with balance. That’s quite tough.
W: Exactly. The news says she wants to coach the kids with disabilities. That’s a great way to help people.
M: That’s true.
W: Look, it says here that she will hold a yard sale to raise money for them. She believes everyone can do sports. I
think that’s inspiring.
(Text 8)
M: Ms. White, you mentioned something about an extra-credit project in class today. Could you tell me more about
it
W: Okay. But why do you want to do it
M: I’m not pleased with my grade, so I figure if I can get some bonus points, I might be able to get an A in your
class.
W: That’s a good attitude to have, Bill. The project involves doing some work in the lab. Read a couple of
chemistry books in the library to get some ideas. I want you to just do an experiment...
M: Anything else
W: Oh, Bill, I don’t have much time to tell you more about it because I’ve got a class in a couple of minutes. And
so do you, I believe.
M: Yes. I have Mr. Thompson’s physics class next. Now go ahead.
(Text 9)
W: Mark, your band is called Seaton Park. How did you choose the name for your band
M: At first, we wanted to do something with our names. I’m Mark and one of my bandmates is called Goode, so we
considered calling ourselves Goode Marks, but then we weren’t too sure about that idea. Then one day, the radio
was on and there was a program about Seaton Park — we all thought we could go with that!
W: That was five years ago. Has your band changed much since then
M: In some ways, yes. We started with two guitarists, a drummer and a singer. We went through a stage of having
someone on the keyboard as well. But then she moved away and we thought we’d go back to how we were.
W: Is there any singer that you particularly admire
M: Yes, I’d choose Flora. She could produce such amazing work despite coming from a poor family and her
complete lack of musical education. She’s a fantastic role model for young
performers.
W: So any plans for the future
M: We performed at several summer festivals this year and that was great fun. So we’ve decided to concentrate on
those rather than playing at lots of smaller local clubs on odd evenings throughout the year.
(Text 10)
Hello everyone. Welcome, and thank you for your interest in Upclair College. Our college was founded 175
years ago. Obviously, we have a long tradition of high academic standards. But here at Upclair, we pride ourselves
most on providing a truly welcoming environment where all students can grow — both academically and
personally. OK, I won’t bore you with a review of the college’s history, especially since Jack here is waiting to
start the tour. Jack has learned all the ins and outs. He’ll be able to answer all your questions about what student life
is like here because he has studied here for three years. Remember, after the tour, you’ll be meeting with our
admissions officer, Mrs. Rice. Her team is responsible for looking through each application and choosing next year’
s new students. I’m sure you’ll have lots of questions to ask her about the selection process. I hope you enjoy the
tour!马鞍山市第二中学 2025—2026学年度第二学期期中素质测试
高二英语试题
考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂
到答题卡上。
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。每段对话读一遍。
1. Who is Mike probably
A. The woman’s friend.
B. The woman’s workmate.
C. The woman’s teacher.
Where are the speakers probably
A. At home. B. At school. C. At a restaurant.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. A job. B. An accident. C. An exam.
4. What will the man do after school
A. Play soccer.
B. Celebrate a birthday.
C. Look after his sister.
5. Why does the woman call the man
A. To offer an invitation.
B. To ask for help.
C. To make a delivery.
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. What does the man think of his job
A. It’s amusing. B. It’s challenging. C. It’s disappointing.
7. Where does the woman probably work
A. In a car factory. B. In a cafe. C. In a college.
听第 7段材料，回答第 8至 10题。
8. How does the woman feel about the news
A. Excited. B. Annoyed. C. Surprised.
9. How often does Anna do core training
A. Once a week. B. Twice a week. C. Three times a week.
10. How will Anna raise money for disabled children
A. Through a yard sale.
B. Through a charity run.
C. Through a sponsored swim.
听第 8段材料，回答第 11至 13题。
11. Why does Bill want to do the project
A. To gain work experience.
B. To satisfy his curiosity.
C. To get some bonus points.
12. What subject does Ms. White probably teach
A. Chemistry. B. Physics. C. Geography.
13. What will Bill do next
A. Take a class. B. Do an experiment. C. Borrow a book.
听第 9段材料，回答第 14至 17题。
14. What inspired the band’s name
A. A famous musician. B. A radio program. C. A band member.
15. How many members does the band have now
A. Four. B. Five. C. Six.
16. Why does the man admire Flora
A. She’s helped many performers.
B. She’s developed a singing style.
C. She’s overcome many difficulties.
17. What is the band’s future plan
A. To perform at local clubs.
B. To play at summer festivals.
C. To tour internationally.
听第 10段材料，回答第 18至 20题。
18. What is Upclair College most proud of
A. Its students’ achievements.
B. Its long history.
C. Its friendly atmosphere.
19. Why will Jack be able to answer the listeners’ questions
A. He is a community volunteer.
B. He knows the college well.
C. He works in the student center.
20. What is Mrs. Rice’s team in charge of
A. Choosing new students. B. Advising on courses. C. Giving out applications.
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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Beautiful Dawn Redwood Forests in China
The dawn redwood is a rapidly-growing tree that loves sunshine. Adaptable to various environments, it can
grow in both soil and shallow water. It can also grow in temperatures between minus 34°C and 47°C. Here are
some of China’s best dawn redwood forests.
Xuedou Mountain
With a history of hundreds of years, the quiet ancient road on Xuedou Mountain in Shaoxing city, east China’s
Zhejiang province boasts fresh air and beautiful scenery of mountains, rocks, waterfalls, and sluice (沟渠) ways. In
autumn, the waterfalls, dawn redwood trees and wildflowers form a fascinating fairy-tale landscape.
Location: Jidong town, Zhejiang province
Best viewing period: Late autumn to early winter
Aixi Lake Wetland Park
In winter, the dawn redwood forest in the Aixi Lake Wetland Park, Nanchang city, east China’s Jiangxi
province looks like a colorful oil painting from a bird’s eye view. The trees add bright colors to the cold weather
and bring vitality to the city. What’s more, the thick dawn redwood trees block the sun and resemble torches,
creating a grave atmosphere broken by bright lights. Sitting on the green grass and appreciating the graceful trees
will greatly delight you with beauty.
Location: Qingshanhu district, Nanchang city, Jiangxi province
Best viewing period: Winter
Xiaohe Seedling Nursery of Dawn Redwood
As the hometown of the dawn redwood, Xiaohe in Lichuan city, central China’s Hubei province is a seedling
nursery home (苗圃) to more than 5,000 dawn redwood trees, which is the largest dawn redwood tree community
in the world. Late autumn is the best time to appreciate a dawn redwood garden here. Each tree looks like a
beautiful lady wearing stylish makeup. The scene resembles a fairy-tale world and draws many photographers to
capture the magic.
Location: Zhonglu town, Lichuan city, Hubei province
Best viewing period: Late autumn
21. How well can the dawn redwood adjust to climate
A. It only grows in cold climates. B. It can survive from extreme heat.
C. It needs continuous sunlight. D. It depends on nothing but water.
22. What makes the Aixi Lake Wetland Park forest unique
A. It’s located in a wetland park. B. It’s known for brilliant winter colors.
C. It has the most dawn redwoods. D. It features a historic ancient road.
23. What is a common feature of the dawn redwood forests
A. They all peak in late autumn.
B. They are all in the same province.
C. They all came from foreign countries.
D. They all have distinct seasonal appearances.
B
I live in Xizhou in Yunnan Province, on the historic Tea Horse Road. I have to admit that when I first heard
that Paul Salopek was going to walk the entire globe on his own two feet, I was blown away. I couldn’t imagine
that there could be such an unusual person in the world.
Last May, I met Paul. He told me that it was his first time in China. He talked to me with great excitement
about the history, migrations, and discoveries in my region of China. He spoke of the Southern Silk Road, the
travels of the 17th-century Chinese explorer Xu Xiake, the Tea Horse Road and the early 20th-century American
botanist Joseph Rock. He also talked of Xuanzang. Paul considered many of them heroes and in a sense Chinese
pioneers of slow journalism.
I decided to accompany Paul on his walk toward Yunnan. On September 28, 2021, we set out. Our days were
simple: walk, eat, sleep, and repeat. We woke up at sunrise, set off in high spirits, and rested at sunset, dragging
ourselves into exhausted sleep.
We met many people on the road. Some were curious, surrounding us and watching us; some gave us
directions; some invited us into their home to take a rest; some spoke of the charm of their hometown. We met
many beautiful souls, simple souls and warm souls. We were walking with our minds.
Together, we were impressed by the biodiversity of the Gaoligong Mountains. As I walked on ancient paths
through mountains, I seemed to hear the antique voices of past travelers urging me to be careful on the road.
Looking back on the more than 200 miles I walked with Paul, I came to a realization. Walking for its own sake,
while healthy and admirable, is only a small part of the benefit of moving with our feet. A deeper reward is
rediscovering the world around us, shortening the distance between each other, and sharing each other’s cultures.
24. How did the writer first respond to Paul’s travel plan
A. Annoyed B. Surprised. C. Confused. D. Pleased
25. What can we learn about Paul Salopek from Paragraph 2
A. He was a western journalist. B. He came to China several times.
C. He had a knowledge of China. D. He was Joseph Rock’s acquaintance.
26. What does Paragraph 4 tell us about the writer and Paul
A. They honored the ancestors. B. They set off in high spirits.
C. They satisfied the locals’ curiosity. D. They built bonds with people.
27. What is the main purpose of the writer’s writing the text
A. To share and reflect on a journey.
B. To suggest a new way of travel.
C. To advocate protection of biodiversity.
D. To introduce and promote Chinese culture.
C
Scientists in Japan have discovered that a substance found in ginger (姜) impacts the spread of cancer cells.
Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University (OMU) have worked out how one of the main components of ginger
inhibits cancer cells from working.
Cancer cells create their energy source in a different way from ordinary human cells — a process that does
not need oxygen known as the Warburg effect. Associate Professor Akiko Kojima-Yuasa at OMU analysed EMC, a
main component of kencur ginger, to see how it slows cancer.
Earlier research led by Professor Kojima-Yuasa discovered it slows cancer down, but it was not understood
why. This time, it was found that the ginger substance prevented cancer cells producing the fatty acids which are
necessary for energy. Further, the researchers discovered that the application of the EMC stimulated increased
glycolysis (糖酵解), which they supposed was a survival mechanism in the cells.
Professor Kojima-Yuasa said: “These findings not only provide new insights that supplement (补充 ) and
expand the theory of the Warburg effect, which can be considered the starting point of cancer metabolism (新陈代
谢 ) research, but are also expected to lead to the discovery of new treating targets and the development of new
treatment methods.”
Ginger has previously been linked to fighting cancer. In 2015 the University of Texas found ginger could be
used to help prevent and treat gastrointestinal (胃肠的) cancers. The researchers said: “Ginger is one of the most
widely used natural products consumed as a seasoning and medicine for treating heartburn, loss of appetite,
infections, cough, and bronchitis.” In 2019, the University of Mauritius investigated the use of ginger to treat
cancer in Africa and Asia. The researchers said: “Ginger together with its associated bioactive substances has been
proven to have potential anticancer properties.”
28. What does the underlined word “inhibits” in paragraph 1 mean
A. Protects. B. Detects. C. Delays. D. Blocks.
29. What is one of OMU’s latest research findings
A. EMC stopping fatty acids boosts glycolysis.
B. Ginger changes the metabolism of normal cells.
C. EMC increases substances used to produce energy.
D. Cancer cells produce energy differently from ordinary cells.
30. Why does the author quote Professor Kojima-Yuasa’s comment
A. To show the necessity of adjusting treating targets.
B. To emphasize the potential significance of the findings.
C. To present different theories about cancer metabolism.
D. To stress the great urgency of valuing the Warburg effect.
31. How does the author present the issue in the last paragraph
A. By stating arguments. B. By making comparisons.
C. By giving examples. D. By providing statistics.
D
Educators and business leaders have more in common than it may seem. Teachers want to prepare students for
a successful future. Technology companies have an interest in developing a workforce with the STEM (science,
technology, engineering and math) skills needed to grow the company and advance the industry. How can they
work together to achieve these goals Play may be the answer.
Focusing on STEM skills is important, but the reality is that STEM skills are enhanced and more relevant
when combined with traditional, hands-on creative activities. This combination is proving to be the best way to
prepare today’s children to be the makers and builders of tomorrow. That is why technology companies are
partnering with educators to bring back good, old-fashioned play.
In fact, many experts argue that the most important 21st-century skills aren’t related to specific technologies or
subject matter, but to creativity; skills like imagination, problem-finding and problem-solving, teamwork, optimism,
patience and the capacity to experiment and take risks. These are skills acquired when kids tinker (小修理 ).
High-tech industries such as NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory have found that their best overall problem solvers
were master tinkerers in their youth.
There are cognitive benefits of doing things the way we did as children — building something, tearing it
down, then building it up again. Research shows that given 15 minutes of free play, four-and five-year-olds will
spend a third of this time engaged in spatial, mathematical, and architectural activities. This type of play, especially
with building blocks, helps children discover and develop key principles in math and geometry.
If play and building are critical to 21st-century skill development, that’s really good news for two reasons:
Children are born builders, makers, and creators, so fostering 21st-century skills may be as simple as giving kids
room to play, tinker, and try things out, even as they grow older. Secondly, it doesn’t take 21st-century technology
to foster 21st-century skills. This is especially important for under-resourced schools and communities. Taking
whatever materials are handy and tinkering with them is a simple way to employ those important “maker” skills.
And anyone, anywhere, can do it.
32. Why do technology companies support traditional play in education
A. To prepare future tech workforce.
B. To follow NASA’s example in training.
C. To better develop STEM skills.
D. To combine STEM with hands-on activities.
33. What are the benefits of children tinkering with things
A. Using modern technology. B. Mastering math and geometry.
C. Gaining all-round STEM expertise. D. Developing creativity and related skills.
34. What does the last paragraph suggest to educators
A. Children’s age plays a role in skill formation.
B. Resources are important for children’s development.
C. Children should be given space to experiment freely.
D. Children’s natural talents make skill development easy.
35. Which is the most suitable title for the text
A. Tech Companies: Investing in Future Talent
B. Play: A Key to Developing Future Skills
C. Tinkering: A Path to Becoming Problem Solvers
D. STEM Education: The Key to Children’s Future Success
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。
For ages, it’s been known that explaining a concept deepens your own understanding. The Roman thinker
Seneca noted, “While we teach, we learn.” 36 it shows why teaching is a powerful way to learn and it has
led to new methods that allow students to become instructors.
Studies show that students who tutor others work harder, remember better, and use knowledge more
effectively than those studying only for themselves. This “learning by teaching” effect is so strong that it even helps
explain why older siblings often score higher on IQ tests — they spend time teaching their younger brothers and
sisters. 37 They have college students teach high school students, who then teach middle school students
the same subjects.
The most advanced tool is the “teachable agent”. 38 It learns, makes mistakes, and asks questions.
For example, a character named Betty’s Brain has been taught science by many middle school students. The
students must organize their knowledge clearly and correct misunderstandings in order to teach Betty successfully.
39
40 Its questions make tutors think differently, and watching it solve problems lets students see their
knowledge in action. Most importantly, the emotions involved — frustration when the agent fails, and pride when
it succeeds — deepen the learning experience and strengthen memory.
A. Researchers support this idea.
B. Educators are now using this idea in schools.
C. This process deepens their own understanding.
D. Some students find it difficult to explain concepts.
E. Modern science now confirms this ancient wisdom.
F. It is a computer program that acts like a real student.
G. The teachable agent also provides helpful feedback.
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。
There was a gardener who looked after his garden with great care. To water his flowers, he used two buckets.
One was a shiny new bucket. The other was a very old and 41 one, which had seen many years of
42 , but was now past its best.
Every morning, the gardener would 43 both buckets. Then he would carry them along the path, one
on each side, to the flowerbeds. The new bucket was very 44 of itself. It could carry a full bucket of water
without 45 a single drop. The old bucket felt very ashamed because of its holes; before it 46 the
flowerbeds, much water had leaked along the path.
Sometimes the new bucket would say, “See how 47 I am! How good it is that the gardener has me to
water the flowers every day! I don’t know why he still 48 with you. What a waste of space you are!”
And all that the old bucket could say was, “I know I am not very 49 , but I can only do my best. I am
grateful that the gardener still finds a little bit of 50 in me, at least.”
One day, the gardener heard this 51 . After watering the flowers as usual, he said, “You both have done
your work very well. Now I am going to carry you back. I want you to look 52 along the path.”
Then the two buckets did so. All along the path, they 53 that on the side where the new bucket was
carried, there was just 54 earth; on the other side where the old bucket was carried, there was a 55
row of wild flowers, leading all the way to the garden.
41. A. shabby B. massive C. diverse D. distinctive
42. A. trouble B. growth C. service D. storage
43. A. hang up B. fill up C. lift up D. take up
44. A. satisfied B. aware C. ambitious D. proud
45. A. drinking B. spilling C. picking D. possessing
46. A. passed B. crossed C. reached D. entered
47. A. committed B. honest C. consistent D. capable
48. A. agrees B. bothers C. cooperates D. competes
49. A. helpful B. appealing C. reliable D. contemporary
50. A. hope B. beauty C. use D. courage
51. A. story B. joke C. argument D. conversation
52. A. rapidly B. carefully C. conventionally D. joyfully
53. A. suspected B. imagined C. spotted D. remembered
54. A. bare B. soft C. rich D. damp
55. A. tidy B. lengthy C. straight D. thriving
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。
Shaanxi Province in northwest China enjoys a long history and rich cultural heritage. In recent years, Shaanxi
has gone to great lengths 56 (promote) cultural inheritance through strengthening cultural heritage 57
(preserve), using technology, and facilitating cultural exchanges. This allows Shaanxi’s long history and traditions
to 58 (harmonious) coexist with openness, inclusiveness and modernity. The Shaanxi Archaeology
Museum, with its Tang Dynasty styled architecture and garden-like layout, is drawing 59 (crowd) of
archaeology enthusiasts from near and far, 60 (show) its grandness and grace. “The construction of this
archaeology-themed museum took 10 years. It exhibits over 5,000 cultural relics, 61 each carrying the
genes and codes of civilization, as well as 62 wisdom of ancient people. They are priceless treasures,” said
Sun Zhouyong, president of the museum and head of the Shaanxi Academy of Archaeology.
Shaanxi Province always 63 (attach) high importance to archaeological studies along the Silk Road. It
is constantly enhancing its archaeological capability and discipline construction. Professor Wang Jianxin of
Shaanxi’s Northwest University, 64 is the first Chinese scholar to conduct archaeological investigation in
Central Asia, finally unearthed the remains of the Yuezhi Culture and the Kangju Kingdom 65 (record) in
Records of the Historian and The Book of Han after more than 20 years of efforts, making important contributions
to archaeological studies along the Silk Road.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40分）
第一节（满分 15分）
假定你是李华，你的朋友 Rory给你发来邮件，说自己曾因病退出游泳队，如今他想申请重新入队，却
担心遭到教练拒绝。请你用英语给 Rory回一封邮件，鼓励他恢复训练并积极申请入队。
注意：
1．写作词数应为 80个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Rory,
I’m so glad to hear from you. ________________________________________________________________
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I have no doubt that your positive attitude will shine through!
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（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。
My cello (大提琴) teacher, Ms. Kim, wanted me to audition (试演) for an orchestra (管弦乐队) known as the
Young String Ensemble (YSE). But in my mind, I knew that I had no clue what an audition was like.
Before I knew it, I was preparing for my audition at the YSE. Ms. Kim selected a solo piece for me to play for
the judges. She also taught me scales (notes played up continuously to a point) and gave me some tips on
sight-reading (playing music you see for the first time). During my audition, I would play two scales first and my
solo piece afterwards. Then, the judges would give me a sheet of music to sight-read.
Summer passed by so quickly as I practiced and practiced cello, my fingers often aching from the repeated
movements. Each day I pushed myself a little further, determined to improve and ready for the audition on August
29th. Finally, the day of my audition came. At four thirty PM, I arrived at the office building to try out for the YSE.
My mom and I arrived one hour early to warm up for my audition. Slowly, one hour passed as I reviewed my
scales and my solo piece. When it was about time, a lady appeared, bringing me into a room with three judges
sitting calmly.
My heart started to pound as I sat down on a chair, preparing for my performance. What if I did something
wrong or made a silly mistake Reassuring myself, I took one last deep breath and started to play.
When I finished performing my solo piece, I heard the judges discussing it for a moment. A few seconds later,
a man stood up, placing a paper on the music stand. It must be time for the sight-reading test, I thought.
注意：1．续写词数应为 150个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
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Looking at the piece of paper, I made sure I knew how to play the music.
Paragraph 2:
One week after my audition, an email popped up on my mom's iPad.

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