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2025～2026 学年第二学期高一期中质量监测
英语试卷
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 段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A 、B 、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。
1 ．How will the man go home
A ．By taxi. B ．By bus. C ．By car.
2 ．What are the speakers talking about
A ．A painting show. B ．A school project. C ．A photo competition.
3 ．What is the man’s opinion about the movie
A ．Long. B ．Boring. C ．Wonderful.
4 ．Where does the conversation probably take place
A ．In a shop. B ．In a factory. C ．In the woman’s house.
5 ．What will the woman do next
A．Read the man’s paper. B．Write an English essay. C．Check her paper for mistakes.
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。
6 ．What does the woman think of the jackets
A ．Expensive. B ．Popular. C ．Beautiful.
7 ．How much is the skirt
A ．$32. B ．$40. C ．$48.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8 ．Where probably are the speakers
A ．At a national museum. B ．At an outdoor market. C ．At a tourist office.
9 ．Why is the museum closed today
A ．A special holiday was announced.
B ．A charity event will be held.
C ．A new show is being set up.
10 ．What does the man ask the woman to do
A ．Recommend a restaurant. B ．Suggest an activity. C ．Provide directions.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11 ．What first made the man plant trees
A ．A lack of trees in his area. B ．A professor’s lecture. C ．A video about trees.
12 ．How does the man describe the rainy weather
A ．Unpleasant. B ．Beneficial. C ．Surprising.
13 ．What did the man dislike about the last planting
A ．The place. B ．The soil. C ．The length.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
14 ．What did the speakers do last night
A ．They watched a video. B ．They attended a concert. C ．They performed on stage.
15 ．Who sings most beautifully according to Greg
A ．Brenda. B ．Justin. C ．Carrie.
16 ．What did Patty think was most impressive about Brenda
A ．Her voice. B ．Her costumes. C ．Her dance moves.
17 ．What does Greg want to do
A ．Learn Justin’s songs.
B ．Create a costume for himself.
C ．Dance in the school talent show.
18 ．When do club members meet
A ．On Monday afternoon. B ．On Saturday morning. C ．On Sunday afternoon.
19 ．What will club members probably learn to do next week
A ．Make a dish. B ．Write a story. C ．Build a bridge.
20 ．What should club members bring next week
A ．Gloves. B ．Money. C ．Pencils.
第二部分 阅读 （共两节，满分 50 分）
第一节 （共 15 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
The Friends of the Sedgwick Museum is an independently run charity which exists to support and encourage the development of the Museum, and promote geology to a wider
audience.Membership
Membership of the Friends is open to all. Members benefit from:
□ Talks on topics relevant to the Museum’s collections held within the Department of Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge and online
□ Guided visits to places of geological interest
□ Social events including a Christmas party and an annual dinner
□ Newsletters to keep members informed about events and activities
□ Exclusive(独家的) previews of new exhibitionsHow to Join
You can join as an individual, family group, or at a special concessionary rate(优惠价) if you are under 18, unemployed or retired.
Membership rates are:
□ 12 per year for an individual
□ 18 per year for a family (2 or more persons living at the same address)
□ 8 per year for concessions
□ 6 per year for young persons (under the age of 18)Application Click here and download an application form.
Please complete the application form, pay the membership fee as detailed on the form, and send a scan or photo of the form to friendsofsedgwickmuseum@Privacy
Your data will be shared only by the Committee and its Officers for the management of the Friends’ activities and will not be passed to any third parties unless you have given permission for this to happen. Your permission to receive matter by email can be withdrawn at any time.
21 ．What are the talks related to according to the text
A ．The history of the university. B ．The collections ofthe Museum.
C ．The ways to become members. D ．The previews of new exhibitions.
22 ．How much should a couple with a boy under 5 pay at least for one year’s membership
A ． 30 B ． 26 C ． 18 D ． 24
23 ．What can we know about the personal data
A ．It will not be passed to others. B ．It is used for activity management.
C ．It is shared openly and freely. D ．It cannot be withdrawn once given.
B
Zhang Xue is a key figure in China’s motorcycle industry. He founded ZXMOTO, a
Chinese motorcycle brand that made history in 2026 by winning two straight races at the World Superbike Championship (WSBK) in Portugal. His journey is a true underdog story.
Born in 1987 in a poor mountain village in Hunan Province, Zhang dropped out of school at
14 and worked as a repair shop apprentice(学徒). He learned engines by taking them apart with his own hands. At 19, eager to prove himself, he chased a TV crew’s car for over 100 kilometers through pouring rain on a broken motorcycle. The crew laughed at him, but his courage earned him a spot on TV. That led to a job as a rider and mechanic.
Realizing he started racing too late to become a champion rider, Zhang changed his goal, “If I cannot ride the fastest bike, I will build one.” In 2013, he arrived in Chongqing with only
20,000 yuan (about 2,900 USD), bought parts, and built his first bike. In 2017 he co founded
Kove Moto, which grew into a major brand. But in 2024, after parting ways with Kove, he started ZXMOTO — his own company, named after his name.
Zhang’s years of devotion to motorcycle engineering has finally borne fruit. In March 2026, French rider Valentin Debise rode the ZXMOTO 820RR RS to two straight wins at WSBK,
beating Ducati and Yamaha by nearly four seconds — the first ever race wins for a Chinese manufacturer. Watching from the sidelines, Zhang was moved to tears.
Today, ZXMOTO is valued at over one billion yuan. Zhang once said, “The world had no impression of Chinese motorcycles. Now they will remember us.” His story — from a motorcycle apprentice to a pioneer of Chinese motorsports — proves that passion and persistence can move
mountains.
24 ．Why is Zhang’s childhood experience mentioned in paragraph 2
A ．To explain the origin of his career. B ．To highlight his poor life in childhood.
C ．To show his early interest in engines. D ．To stress his disadvantage in education.
25 ．What was Zhang’s original goal
A ．To set up a top motorbike brand. B ．To build the fastest motorbike.
C ．To work as a motorbike apprentice. D ．To become a top motorbike rider.
26 ．What’s Paragraph 4 mainly about
A ．Zhang’s devotion to his career. B ．The reward for Zhang’s efforts.
C ．The performance of the motorbike. D ．Valentin’s performance in the race.
27 ．Which of the following is true of Zhang’s story
A ．When in Rome, do as Romans do. B ．It’s better to be safe than sorry.
C ．Where there’s a will, there’s a way. D ．A friend in need is a friend indeed.
C
Polluted air is bad for your lungs but that dirty air might also be why many kids need glasses. Kids have better eyesight when air pollution levels are lower, scientists found.
The researchers focused on myopia, also known as nearsightedness. It’s a really big
problem in East Asia. In China, for instance, more than four in every five teens are nearsighted by the time they finish high school. One in 10 are severely myopic.
Many things have long been known to contribute to someone becoming nearsighted, like genetics, daily habits and diet. “But this new study establishes the link between air pollution and nearsightedness in children,” notes Zongbo Shi, a scientist from the University of Birmingham.
His team used data from 29,971 elementary, middle and high school students in Tianjin, China. This survey asked kids or their families about the kids’ age, sex, health history, family
background and habits, including how much the kids slept, what they ate, their school
environment and more. Shi’s team also gathered environmental data for Tianjin, including air pollution levels, green space and nighttime lighting.
Data show that elementary-school-age children are especially sensitive to air pollution. “It is possible that pollution causes narrowing of the blood vessels in the retina (视网膜), which is the layer of light-sensitive cells at the back of the eye,” says Paul Foster, an ophthalmologist at
University College London in England. This may lead to a greater risk of children becoming myopic.
The study has limitations, too. For example, it relied on self-reported data, which is not always accurate. The researchers also defined pollution exposure using data collected near the kids’ schools. This approach isn’t perfect because kids don’t spend their entire day at school, much less weekends. However, it suggests one possible option for improving children’s eye
health. For kids everywhere, cleaner air could mean better vision, too.
28 ．What do the figures in paragraph 2 highlight
A ．The cause of nearsightedness. B ．The consequence of nearsightedness.
C ．The harm of nearsightedness. D ．The seriousness of nearsightedness.
29 ．What causes nearsightedness in children according to the new study
A ．Lack of a proper diet. B ．Improper use of eyes.
C ．Exposure to air pollution. D ．Problems with genetics.
30 ．What is Paragraph 5 mainly about
A ．What causes nearsightedness in children. B ．What leads to the problems in the retina.
C ．How sensitive children are to air pollution. D ．How air pollution causes nearsightedness.
31 ．How does the author feel about the study
A ．positive B ．negative C ．unconcerned D ．doubtful
D
The concept of“Information cocoon”, first proposed by Harvard professor Cass Sunstein,
has become an increasingly significant issue. It refers to the phenomenon where individuals are
limited to a narrow range of information that matches their existing preferences and beliefs, cut off from diverse viewpoints.
The formation of information cocoons is driven by two primary forces. Technologically,
complicated algorithms(算法) on social media, news, and video platforms analyze user behavior such as clicks, likes, and search history to deliver personalized content. For example, TikTok and Google push similar short videos or articles based on users’ browsing history, creating a closed
cycle. The more similar content users consume, the more similar their feeds become. Socially, people naturally tend to associate with like-minded peers, strengthening shared views and
avoiding conflicting opinions. Together, these factors trap individuals within a comfortable but closed information cage.
Information cocoons bring far-reaching harms to individuals and society. Weng Zhihao, associate professor at Fudan University, notes that long-term exposure to one-sided information narrows people’s worldview and suppresses(压制) their critical thinking. For individuals,
teenagers addicted to entertainment short videos will lose the ability of in-depth reading and thinking. For society, rumors about health products spread rapidly in cocoons, misleading the public and disrupting social order.
Breaking information cocoons requires joint efforts from individuals, platforms and society. Liu Xingliang, an expert on information and communication, suggests that improving algorithm
mechanisms and strengthening media literacy (素养)education are the keys to solving the problem. Individuals should actively expand information sources and check information from multiple
channels; platforms should adjust algorithms to push diverse content; society should promote media literacy to guide the public to think independently.
This self-built information cage, like a silkworm’s cocoon, provides short-term comfort but limits mental development over the long term. Only through joint efforts, technological
improvement, and educational guidance can we break out of these cocoons, forming a more informed, inclusive, and progressive society.
32 ．What’s the main function of the first paragraph
A ．To point out a problem. B ．To explain a concept.
C ．To introduce the topic. D ．To present a phenomenon.
33 ．What does the example of TikTok and Google highlight in paragraph 2
A ．The similarity between apps. B ．A trap caused by technology.
C ．The popularity of short videos. D ．The benefit of personalized content.
34 ．What does the underlined word “disrupting” mean in paragraph3
A ．disturbing. B ．encouraging. C ．removing. D ．establishing.
35 ．Which of the following can be the best title of the passage
A ．Improve the algorithms. B ．Escape the silent cage.
C ．Limit entertainment app. D ．Promote media literacy.
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。
Learning science well requires a combination of correct methods, continuous practice and an active thinking attitude. Unlike liberal arts(文科) that focus more on memory, science
emphasizes logical reasoning, practical application and understanding of principles. 36 Here are several key steps to learn science well.
Lay a solid foundation (坚实基础)
37 For example, when learning physics, we should not only remember the
formula of force ( F = ma ), but also understand the meaning of each physical factors in the
formula and the applicable conditions. A solid foundation allows you to solve unfamiliar problems with confidence, because you truly understand how the principles work, not just how to recite
them.
38
Practice is an important way to test our understanding and apply what we have learned, but we should avoid blind brushing. After finishing the exercises, we need to summarize the types of problems, common mistakes and problem-solving skills. Sorting out wrong question sets can help us find our own weaknesses and avoid making the same mistakes again.
Develop logical thinking
Science learning is not just about following the existing answers, but about thinking
independently. When faced with difficult problems, we should think about the given conditions, choose the right principles, and adopt the solution methodically. 39 This kind of logical thinking helps you see the structure behind every question, so you are never lost even when the
problem looks completely new.
Maintaining a positive attitude
Hardships are normal in science learning. 40 Stay patient, keep adjusting your
methods, and believe that consistent effort leads to progress. As long as we persist in working hard and adjusting our methods, we will surely make progress. Remember, every mistake is a learning opportunity.
A ．Reflect on a regular basis.
B ．Practice as much as possible.
C ．We should actively turn to others for help.
D ．A difficult problem or a bad test result does not mean failure.
E ．Mastering the right methods can help us learn science efficiently.
F ．In short, it means breaking down a problem into clear, reasoned steps.
G ．It is necessary to understand basic concepts, instead of parrot learning.
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 四个选项中选出可填入空白处的最佳选项。
At seventy-nine, I lived all alone in Chicago, with my son in California and my daughter and granddaughters in New England.
My old friends had either moved away or , and my children begged me daily to leave my hometown. , I refused, for Chicago was where I was born and raised, filled
with irreplaceable : cheering for the Cubs at Wrigley Field, taking Metra rides to
downtown, and the lakefront’s bike paths. However, an unexpected hospital with no one attending to me forced me to reconsider. I realized my once-enjoyable activities had become pastimes, and my fixed income could no longer support my old lifestyle.
Trapped in regrets of“could, should, would,” I decided it was time for a new .
I California due to my son’s busy work, choosing instead to move to
Massachusetts to be with my daughter. Selling my beloved home and downsizing a lifetime of possessions was , but I drove east with my pet bird, completing the thousand-mile
safely.
to new roads and roundabouts was hard at first, but I soon made new friends at
the library book club and gym. I new teams, and most importantly, gained precious time with my family, including a new great-granddaughter. Leaving the familiar was , but it
brought endless joy. One door , another opened, and I’m so glad I took that first
.
________
41 ．A ．passed away B ．passed down C ．passed on D ．passed out
42 ．A ．Occasionally B ．Firmly C ．Quickly D ．Suddenly
43 ．A ．regrets B ．arrangements C ．memories D ．promises
44 ．A ．enjoying B ．ignoring C ．avoiding D ．repairing
45 ．A ．visit B ．test C．job D ．stay
46 ．A ．meaningful B ．colorful C ．destructive D ．lonely
47 ．A ．problem B ．house C ．chapter D ．car
48 ．A ．ruled out B ．found out C ．turned out D ．pointed out
49 ．A ．astonishing B ．shocking C ．heartbreaking D ．confusing
50 ．A ．flight B．journey C ．walk D ．break
51 ．A ．Adopting B ．Sticking C ．Responding D ．Adapting
52 ．A ．rejected B ．missed C ．supported D ．abandoned
53 ．A ．disappointing B ．scary C ．exciting D ．embarrassing
54 ．A ．crashed B ．closed C ．broke D ．locked
55 ．A ．step B ．look C ．try D ．thought
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。
Su Cuisine(菜系), also known as Jiangsu Cuisine, is one of the eight culinary(美食的)
traditions of China. The cuisine is famous for its light, fresh, and sweet flavors, 56
(artistic) presented with elegant shapes and delicate colors. Jiangsu Cuisine emphasizes the use of seasonal ingredients and seafood, 57 (reflect)the region’s rich natural resources as well as its people’s love for a healthy diet.
Su Cuisine has a rich history dating back to ancient times. It gained popularity during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) when Su Cuisine, highly praised by the royal chefs, 58
(favor) by the royal family. The cuisine is deeply rooted in the cultural and geographical
59 (diverse) of Jiangsu province, which includes cities like Suzhou, Nanjing, and Yangzhou, each contributing its unique culinary influences.
The cuisine places a strong emphasis on maintaining the original taste of ingredients(食材), and often employs techniques such as braising(炖) and steaming. Lion’s Head Meatballs,
60 are a well-known dish in Jiangsu Cuisine, are braised 61 vegetables and
often served in a flavorful bone soup. Yangzhou Fried Rice, originating from Yangzhou,
62 (combine) rice with a variety of ingredients, including shrimp, ham, and vegetables, to create a colorful and sweet-smelling dish.
Jiangsu Cuisine is not just about food. It is a reflection of the region’s rich cultural heritage 63 a witness to its time-honored culinary skills. As one of 64 most respected culinary traditions, Jiangsu Cuisine represents the ____65____ (balance) combination of taste,
texture, and appearance, showing the essence of Chinese cuisine.
第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节 （满分 15 分）
66 ．假定你是读书俱乐部主席李华，为迎接 4 月 23 日世界读书日（the World Book Day），营造校园书香氛围，校学生会将举办 “ 阅读世界，书写未来” 为主题的海报设计大赛。请你代表俱乐部，用英语写一则通知，内容包括：
1. 作品要求；
2. 其他注意事项。
要求：
1. 写作词数应为 80 个左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，使内容充实、行文连贯。
Notice
The Reading Club
第二节 （满分 25 分）
67 ．When I was a child, I lived in a house with a beautiful garden full of different flowers, and roses were the most beautiful of them. There was nothing I enjoyed more than sitting in the
garden with my mother, reading stories to me. When I was in primary school and old enough to read, I enjoyed reading stories aloud to her.
I will never forget one day when I had been picked to be the princess in the school play. For weeks my mother had practised my lines so hard with me. But however easily I acted at home, as soon as I stepped, every word disappeared from my head. Finally, my teacher took me aside. She explained that she had written a narrator’s (叙述者) part to the play, and asked me to change my role. Her word, kindly expressed, still hurt, especially when I saw my part go to another girl.
I didn’t tell my mother what had happened that day. A few days later, she asked if I wanted to take a walk in the garden.
It was May and roses were blossoming and, under the trees, we could also see yellow
dandelions(蒲公英) in the grass, as if a painter had painted our garden with red, yellow and green. I watched my mother casually bend down by one dandelion.
“I think I’m going to dig up all these weeds(野草),” she said, pulling it up by its roots. “From now on, we’ll have only roses in this garden.”
“But I like dandelions,” I protested. “All flowers are beautiful—even dandelions.”
My mother looked at me seriously. “Yes, every flower is beautiful in its own way, isn’t it ” she asked thoughtfully. I nodded, pleased that I had won her over.
“And that is true of people too,” she added. “Not everyone can be a princess, but there is no shame in that.”
It occurred to me that she had guessed my pain.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为 150 左右；
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
I told her what had happened.
_______________________________________________________________________________
Finally came the day for performance.
1 ．C
W: How are you going to get home Still taking the bus
M: Well, I'll take a taxi. There're plenty of taxis around that area.
W: Yes. But you can ask Kevin for a ride. He's coming along with us.
M: That's good.
2 ．B
W: Jack, look at this photo. Remember the day we volunteered to paint the classroom walls for the School Painting Day
M: How could I forget It took us hours, but the result was worth it.
3 ．C
M: I highly recommend you to experience the latest 5D movie at the IMAX theater.
W: I've heard it's very long. Was it truly impressive
M: Yeah. It was out of this world.
4 ．B
W: Well, I just wonder who puts the candies into the boxes. The workers
M: No, it is done by a machine. This way, please. I'll show you right away.
5 ．A
W: Did you check the paper for mistakes
M: I've spent the last four hours doing just that.
W: Really Would you like me to take a look at it
M: Be my guest! It is hard to write a good English essay.
6 ．A 7 ．C
M: Do you need anything, madam We have some new jackets. They're very popular, and only $90.
W: Oh, the material feels very nice, but it costs a fortune.
M: Well, what about these skirts Oh, look — they're beautiful on you.
W: Hmm. They really are. How much are they
M: Uh, they're $80 each. No, wait. They're on sale, 40% off.
W: 40% off That isn't bad. And I need a skirt. OK, I guess I'll take one.
8 ．C 9 ．B 10 ．B
M: Do you have any brochures for local attractions
W: Of course. They're on the shelf behind you, right next to the tour map.
M: Thanks. I was planning to visit the National Museum this afternoon, but it's closed. I thought it was open on holidays.
W: It usually is, but there's a fundraiser tonight. The museum employees need time to set everything up. The shows will be open to the public again tomorrow, though.
M: I'm flying back to Boston in the morning. Um, can you recommend something fun to do
around here
W: Why don't you visit the market It's a great place to try delicious local dishes. It's just down the street.
11 ．A 12 ．B 13 ．C
M: Lately, I've been volunteering for Planet Breathe, a tree-planting charity.
W: Cool! What got you interested in that
M: One day, I noticed there were only ten trees in a nearby park, where there should've been
hundreds. I immediately checked online for tree-planting charities and found a video about Planet Breathe, in which a professor explained the importance of trees.
W: How was your last planting day
M: It was good, actually! Last time, it was raining, which most people would see as negative, but it made the soil softer and planting easier. We planted near some huge, old industrial buildings
that I'd never seen before. The planting took forever, which I could've done without, but it was really worth it.
14 ．B 15 ．A 16 ．B 17 ．C
W: Did you enjoy yourself last night, Greg In my opinion, Brenda is one of the best performers in the world. It was really amazing to see her perform live.
M: That's for sure, Patty. She's an excellent singer and also the best dancer I've ever seen.
W: Really I didn't think you liked her that much. I thought you liked Justin better.
M: I do like Justin and Carrie, but Brenda has a better voice than either Justin or Carrie.
W: Did you notice those costumes Brenda wore on stage This was the most surprising part. It must have taken months to create them!
M: All of her costumes looked great! Plus, her dance moves made me feel like dancing myself!
I'm going to watch the video and learn some of those dance steps so that I can perform them in our school talent show.
W: Great idea! But you're going to have to practice a lot.
M: I will. I'm already looking forward to Brenda's next concert.
18 ．A 19 ．C 20 ．A
M: Now for some news about a summer holiday activity club called Let's Do It! So, the first thing. This is a club for children and teenagers between the ages of 10 and 17. So if you're feeling bored and you'd like to be busier this summer, think about going along. You'll learn
something useful and will make new friends too.
This isn't a weekend club. It meets every Monday during the holidays. That's in the
afternoon and members will take part in all kinds of fun projects. For example, you may learn to make dishes or write a story in the club. Next week, you'll learn something about being an
engineer because you'll be put into teams and will be guided to construct a bridge! How exciting!
You don't have to bear any money and the only thing you need to carry next week is
gloves! If this sounds interesting, why not call to find out more Have you got your pencils ready OK. The number is 536621.
21 ．B 22 ．C 23 ．B
24 ．A 25 ．D 26 ．B 27 ．C
28 ．D 29 ．C 30 ．D 31 ．A
32 ．C 33 ．B 34 ．A 35 ．B
36 ．E 37 ．G 38 ．A 39 ．F 40 ．D
41 ．A 42 ．B 43 ．C 44 ．A 45 ．D 46 ．D 47 ．C 48 ．A
49 ．C 50 ．B 51 ．D 52 ．C 53 ．B 54 ．B 55 ．A
56 ．artistically 57 ．reflecting 58 ．was favored 59 ．diversity 60 ．which
61 ．with 62 ．combines 63 ．and 64 ．the 65 ．balanced
66 ．One possible version:
To celebrate World Book Day on April 23 and build a scholarly atmosphere on campus, the Reading Club will hold a poster design competition with the theme “Read the World, Write the
Future”.
First and foremost, posters must relate to reading and match the theme closely. Besides, they should be creative in design and positive in content. All works must be original and within the required size.
Please submit your works to the Reading Club office by April 20th. We welcome all book lovers to take part and show your talents!
67 ．One possible version:
I told her what had happened. She listened and smiled reassuringly, “But you can make a
good narrator.” Her voice was as gentle as the garden’s spring air, a tone that reminded me of how much I loved to read stories aloud to her. The warm breeze carried the fragrance of roses and
dandelions, brushing against my cheeks as I poured out my disappointment and embarrassment. Encouraged by her words, I gradually let go of my sorrow and began to practice the narrator’s lines earnestly every afternoon in the garden, with the dandelions as my silent listeners.
Finally came the day for performance. Heart racing and palms sweating, I had butterflies in my stomach. However, all of them vanished the moment I saw my mother in the crowd, holding a small dandelion. Her smile gave me strength. I took a deep breath and started narrating, my voice gradually becoming clear and steady. When the performance ended, applause filled the theater. I looked at the dandelion in my mother’s hand and realized: I was not a rose-like princess, but I
could be a shining dandelion, blooming beautifully in my own way.

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