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Unit 5　The Value of Money
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。每段对话读两遍。
1．How much did the woman’s father pay for the computer
A．3,000 yuan. B．4,000 yuan. C．6,000 yuan.
2．What is the weather like now
A．Rainy. B．Sunny. C．Windy.
3．What is the man doing
A．Asking the way.
B．Booking a hotel.
C．Making a phone call.
4．When are the speakers talking
A．Before a meal.
B．During a meal.
C．After a meal.
5．What happened over the weekend
A．The man got lost.
B．The man’s hand was hurt.
C．The woman went hiking.
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．Why did the man stay up late last night
A．He attended a party.
B．He prepared for a test.
C．He had a meeting.
7．Where will the man meet his study group
A．At home.
B．At the library.
C．At the school gate.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．Why does the woman start the conversation
A．To do a survey.
B．To introduce a language lesson.
C．To share her learning experience.
9．What does the man probably do
A．A tour guide. B．A teacher. C．A writer.
10．What challenges does the man face in his language learning
A．Knowing a few words.
B．Failing to create stories.
C．Having grammar problems.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Co-workers.
B．Teacher and student.
C．Waitress and customer.
12．What will the man drink
A．Tea. B．Coffee. C．Juice.
13．Which food will the man bring home
A．Beef noodles. B．Corn soup. C．Fried fish.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．What will the speakers do first
A．Buy drinks.
B．Return home.
C．Visit a university.
15．What does Samantha want to order
A．Water. B．Coffee. C．Hot chocolate.
16．Where does the conversation take place
A．On the street.
B．In a bank.
C．In a coffee shop.
17．How will the speakers go to the museum
A．By bus. B．On foot. C．By bike.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．What has the speaker been interested in since childhood
A．Writing. B．Nursing. C．Teaching.
19．How did the speaker feel about the old woman’s decision
A．Satisfied. B．Surprised. C．Disappointed.
20．What does the speaker plan to do
A．Found a company.
B．Travel around America.
C．Study abroad.
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
Throughout human history，there is a bottomless well of people who made great contributions so that we can now enjoy a better life.The following are just four of those great minds.
Joseph Lister(1827－1912)
English surgeon(外科医生) Lister pioneered the use of antiseptic(抗菌剂) and antiseptic surgery which greatly improved survival rates from major surgery.For this，he is often referred to as the father of modern surgery as his use of antiseptic greatly increased the kinds of operations that could be carried out.
Maximilian Bircher-Benner(1867－1939)
Bircher-Benner was a pioneering Swiss physician and nutritionist.He advocated the eating of raw fruit and vegetables and discouraged eating meat and heavily processed foods.Although he was questioned by the scientific establishment，his healthy eating ideas took off and helped create a diet of processed bread，meat and carbs(碳水化合物)．The healthy eating trends he established have continued to grow in popularity with more scientific research showing the health benefits of such a diet.
Paracelsus(1493－1541)
Swiss-German physician and leading health reformer，Paracelsus founded the discipline of toxicology(毒理学) and pioneered the use of chemicals in treating patients.He emphasized practical experience.He was also one of the first doctors to note illness can be psychological in nature.
Peter Mansfield(1933－2017)
English physicist who with Peter Lauterbur helped to develop magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) which gets doctors to see inside a patient’s body without needing to cut it open.With MRI，doctors can see far more than with X-ray，which is limited to bones.He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 2003.
21．What is Joseph Lister famous as
A. The father of modern surgery.
B．A pioneer of the use of antiseptic surgery.
C．An English surgeon.
D．An English physicist.
22．What is Maximilian Bircher-Benner’s contribution
A. He discovered X-ray.
B．He set up a healthy eating trend.
C．He improved survival rates of operation.
D．He did experiments with chemicals to treat diseases.
23．What do the four people have in common
A. They all received Nobel Prize.
B．They were all born in Switzerland.
C．They all made contributions to treating patients.
D．They all helped to make people live a better life.
B
Hobbs was an orphan.He worked in a factory and every day he got a little money.Hard work made him thin and weak.He wanted to borrow a lot of money to learn to paint pictures，but he did not think he could pay off the debts.
One day a lawyer said to him，“One thousand dollars，and here is the money.”As Hobbs took the package of notes，he was very dumbfounded.He didn’t know where the money came from and how to spend it.He said to himself，“I could go to find a hotel and live like a rich man for a few days；or I give up my work in the factory and do what I’d like to do: painting pictures.I could do that for a few weeks，but what would I do after that I should have lost my place in the factory and had no money to live on.If it were a little less money，I would buy a new coat，or a radio，or give a dinner to my friends.If it were more，I could give up the work and pay for painting pictures.But it’s too much for one and too little for the other.”
“Here is the reading of your uncle’s will，” said the lawyer，“telling what is to be done with this money after his death.I must ask you to remember one point，your uncle has said you must bring me a paper showing exactly what you did with his money，as soon as you have spent it.”
“Yes，I see.I’ll do that，” said the young man.
24．What does the underlined word “dumbfounded” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A．Surprised. B．Frightened.
C．Satisfied. D．Excited.
25．With the money he got，what did Hobbs do at first
A．He planned to have a happy life for a few days.
B．He decided to go on with his work in the factory.
C．He was to give a dinner to his friends.
D．He had no idea what to do.
26．What was Hobbs asked to do
A．To tell the lawyer what he did with the money after spending it.
B．To read his uncle’s will.
C．To tell the lawyer what was to be done with the money.
D．To buy some pictures.
27．What’s the best title of the passage
A．A Poor Orphan
B．How to Spend a Sum of Money
C．A Large Sum of Unexpected Money
D．A Rich Uncle
C
With nearly a quarter of global greenhouse gas coming from all types of transportation，can we keep ourselves off gas-powered vehicles to avoid the worst effects As more governments push for urgent action on climate change，quite a few companies are betting their future—that millions of consumers are finally ready for electricity-powered vehicles.Modern battery-powered cars are selling fast and zero-emission(排放) planes are coming.These changes，both leading to a more sustainable future，are reinventing how we get from here to there.
Cars and trucks are undergoing their greatest improvement since the automobile’s(汽车) existence more than a century ago.Almost overnight，the era of the electric car has arrived.Electricity has the advantage that it works without smell and with less noise.Global annual sales of electric vehicles are expected to soar from just over 3 million today to 14 million by 2025.Just a month after Ford unveiled an electric version of the popular F-150，customers had reserved more than 100,000 of them.The price is about $10,000 above the gas-powered one，but Ford says the electric model will cost much less to maintain.Everything creating a green revolution on the ground is of limited help in the sky for the time being.
High-storage batteries are useless at present when it comes to the technological challenge of launching a few hundred people into the sky and carrying them thousands of miles.No battery yet invented can power，say，a Boeing 747 from New York to London.Promising improvements，however，do add up.Developments with zero-emission，battery-powered electric engines are already happening in commercial flight，involving trips of limited duration and distance.Airlines specializing in short journeys with small planes will lead the way to electric flight.
Our planet’s health depends on zeroing out carbon dioxide emissions by 2050，and yet，by the timetable needed to address the climate challenge，the shift away from gas-powered vehicles remains far too slow.Nevertheless，the train has left the station.Someday，electric-powered transportation will be as common as air.
28．Why are many companies switching to electricity-powered vehicles
A．To reinvent the way we travel.
B．To cut the costs of car production.
C．To improve the quality of products.
D．To pursue sustainable development.
29．What do we know about the electric car
A．It came into use a century ago.
B．It enjoys increasing popularity.
C．It sells better than the traditional one.
D．It costs less than the gas-powered one.
30．What does the author intend to do in paragraph 3
A．To show the disadvantages of battery power.
B．To emphasize the significance of short flights.
C．To stress the future prospects of electric planes.
D．To state the developments of commercial flight.
31．What does the author mean by saying “the train has left the station”？
A．Green transportation is on its way.
B．Train transportation has improved.
C．The electric train is running regularly.
D．The gas-powered train has become the past.
D
Nonprofits usually try to give donors a simple message：Donate $50 now to help someone in poverty.But how does your donation get to the person in need？And how do these international nonprofits actually operate
Nonprofits are usually headquartered in the USA or Europe.Many of them have “field offices” in the under-developed countries where they work.These offices often employ locals or nationals understanding the language and culture.Larger nonprofits sometimes create local affiliates(分支)．So when you donate to World Vision，for example，your gift may get passed on to World Vision Kenya，a semi-independent organization.
Other international nonprofits partner with local organizations，which are smaller nonprofits started by people in poorer countries so they could help people in their own communities.Here’s how the partnership usually works：the international nonprofit asks for donations and then passes them on to the local partners.I work for an international nonprofit called West African Vocational Schools(WAVS) and we partner with a local organization called Ponte da Vida.
International nonprofits know that many donors like to support children in poverty，so child sponsorship programs are a popular way to raise funds.But how those donations are actually used varies.World Vision，for example，uses child sponsorship funds to help everyone in a community.Usually，these are communities where most people are living in poverty.World Vision has learned the hard way that giving special treatment to one child isn’t a sustainable way to help people in poverty.Besides，it often has unintended consequences：children who don’t get free stuff feel jealous(嫉妒的)．
WAVS has a different model.We encourage our donors to join One Student，a community of monthly givers who help equip young people in West Africa with life-changing job skills.They usually give $40/month because that’s how much it takes to cover the cost of training one student for one month.The donations are sent to Ponte da Vida，which uses the funds to operate WAVS vocational schools in West Africa.
Still have questions？Feel free to email me.
32．What can we learn about World Vision
A．It is a partly independent organization.
B．It has branches in many countries.
C．It partners with WAVS.
D．It is based in Kenya.
33．What does World Vision think of treating poor kids specially
A．It causes negative effects.
B．It is helpful and effective.
C．It costs higher than expected.
D．It should have an age restriction.
34．What is the duty of One Student members
A．Operating vocational schools in West Africa.
B．Teaching children life-changing job skills.
C．Contributing money to WAVS regularly.
D．Seeking partnership with Ponte da Vida.
35．What is the purpose of this text
A．To call for donations.
B．To explain how nonprofits work.
C．To show how kids in need receive donations.
D．To recommend some nonprofits to volunteers.
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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Children may not be putting coins into piggy banks for much longer.With the move towards a cashless society，pocket money is moving digital.
To reflect this trend，a number of mobile budgeting apps for children have sprung up worldwide. 36 .Parents can add money to children’s accounts，set limits and monitor transactions，while children can choose to save their money or spend it using a prepaid card.The companies behind the apps argue that in an increasingly cashless society，they can be a valuable way of teaching young children about money.
37 .These apps aim to overcome this，claiming to teach children financial concepts，such as budgeting，interest rates and income.For instance，the Swedish app Gimi has virtual savings jars where children can deposit money；parents can pay children interest as they save.Philip Haglund，CEO of Gimi believes the app has certain advantages like teaching responsible real-life spending habits，while schools tend to focus more on economic theory.“You don’t become better at money management just because you have a degree in economics. 38 ，” he says.
One concern is that introducing digital money apps to young children could help to encourage irresponsible spending habits.“What if children don’t have a good foundation in financial capability 39 .They won’t learn about the real value of money and might develop bad money habits，” says an expert.
However，Haglund says it is important for kids to learn and make mistakes，“We want to help kids and teenagers gain financial skills for life. 40 .If you’re going to make a mistake of ￡10 at eight，it’s better than making a mistake of ￡1,000 when you’re 28，” he says.
A．The earlier，the better
B．They offer a simple money management service for children
C．There’s a risk that money apps could be seen as just another game
D．The growth of digital banking has affected how parents give pocket money
E．Now money is being transferred through cyberspace，which is really abstract
F．It’s more about the attitude and the relationship you have with parents’ money
G．30% teenagers are unable to make simple financial decisions，according to a global survey
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。
When I was ten，I lived in a neighborhood with a public library nearby which opened in the evening.I enjoyed reading and after school I would 41 there ahead of its opening time.Without waiting for things there to be 42 ，I would just turn on the lights in kids’ section and start my reading.
The 43 didn’t look approachable.I used to hear him being 44 on people who had late returns or damaged the books，so I was afraid of him.Every day，fifteen minutes before the 45 closing time，he would start announcements and ask people to 46 .I didn’t have a library card and couldn’t take my half-read books with me，simply putting the book back 47 .The librarian must have silently 48 my long face，because he started 49 the closure only in other sections.This 50 me minutes to read.
For five years，I had read most of the books in the library.The librarian，still serious and 51 on words，but would smile and point at new books to me.If I missed going to the library，he would be 52 and ask why I had missed my routine(常规)．Then one day the librarian asked me to 53 for my own borrower’s account and penned my name on my first-ever library card.
After my graduation，I moved away and 54 that library.When I went to the library again，unfortunately，I was informed that the librarian had retired and the library has smart cards instead of those with the librarian’s 55 ！
41．A.rush B．fly C．drive D．think
42．A.smart B．terrible C．ready D．possible
43．A.manager B．librarian C．waiter D．audience
44．A.based B．impressed C．dependent D．hard
45．A.former B．actual C．long D．quiet
46．A.sit B．imagine C．leave D．speak
47．A.unwillingly B．happily C． strangely D．nervously
48．A.ignored B．observed C．touched D．painted
49．A.imagining B．noticing C．missing D．announcing
50．A.spared B．wasted C．cost D．reduced
51．A.fast B．honest C．kind D．limited
52．A.annoyed B．inspired C．worried D．excited
53．A.stand B．wait C．search D．apply
54．A.lost touch with B．watched over C．made use of D．referred to
55．A.order B．style C．handwriting D．design
第二节　(共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
When bicycle-sharing company oBike pulled out of Singapore last year，leaving the city with 56. (desert) bicycles，Myanmar businessman Mike Than 57. (see) the perfect opportunity to turn waste into treasure.“What 58. these bicycles could be given to poor students in villages so they could cycle to school？” he thought.
With that，he started a movement called Lesswalk with the purpose of buying bicycles from bike-sharing firms oBike and Ofo—59. have stopped operations in Singapore—and shipping the bicycles to Yangon.He planned to modify(改装) the bicycles before giving them to teenagers and families 60. (live) in villages.Over the last three months，Mike Than 61.___________(buy) 10,000 bicycles.Of these，most are unused bicycles from Ofo and oBike.
He planned to modify the bicycles so that they could 62. (well) suit the needs of the children in villages.“For people who live in villages，most of the time they ride around with their little brother and sister.I’m planning to add 63. extra seat at the back，so that they can go to school together.I might have to spend more money，but it is better to help some people enjoy the 64. (convenient) of these bikes rather than leave them 65. ___________ (go) to waste，” he said.
第四部分　写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节　(满分15分)
假定你是校英语话剧俱乐部(School English Drama Club)的负责人李华，现负责英语话剧《百万英镑》(The Million Pound Bank Note)面向全校的演员选拔工作。请你根据以下提示信息拟一则通知：
1．选拔时间：2025年12月21日；
2．地点：学校礼堂；
3．具体要求：热爱戏剧表演，具有较好的英语口语表达能力，熟悉马克·吐温的小说《百万英镑》；
4．通知发布时间：2025年12月13日。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
参考词汇：礼堂auditorium；标准criteria
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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。
From the first day when I brought Juan，a penguin I saved on a beach in Uruguay(乌拉圭)，to live at St.George school，one student in particular wanted to help take care of it.That boy’s name was Diego.The shy 13-year-old Bolivian(玻利维亚的) boy wasn’t gifted at study.And none of St.George’s after-school activities seemed to suit him either.In addition，Diego’s knowledge of English was limited，so he didn’t like talking with his classmates.But the saddest part was that he suffered homesickness.It came as no surprise that the boy spent much time with Juan and the penguin liked him.
I’d been thinking of letting Juan swim in the school’s outdoor pool.Then one night，Diego and I brought Juan to swim there.The penguin dived into the pool，flew like an arrow across the water and suddenly hit the wall on the opposite side.Diego was worried and took a sharp breath.After a moment，Juan rose to the surface spluttering(发出噗噗声)，gave an energetic shake and swam again.It flew from one end to the other，doing dramatic turns and finally found the freedom to express its nature.
“Look at it！” Diego shouted.Then he asked me quietly，“Can I swim with it？”
“What And it’s ‘May I swim，’” I corrected him.“Sir.May I swim Please! Just five minutes.”
I was shocked.I never knew Diego wanted to do anything，apart from taking care of Juan and avoiding others.“But the water is cold.Are you sure you want to go in？” “Please！” Diego begged.“All right，but be quick！” I said，thinking he’d sink like a stone.Diego’s eyes were shining.He ran to the dorm to get changed and reappeared in no time.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Without hesitation，he dived into the water._________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
“Diego! You swim really well! Brilliantly，in fact！” I said excitedly while handing him a towel.___________________________________________________________________________
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Unit 5　The Value of Money
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。每段对话读两遍。
1．How much did the woman’s father pay for the computer
A．3,000 yuan. B．4,000 yuan. C．6,000 yuan.
2．What is the weather like now
A．Rainy. B．Sunny. C．Windy.
3．What is the man doing
A．Asking the way.
B．Booking a hotel.
C．Making a phone call.
4．When are the speakers talking
A．Before a meal.
B．During a meal.
C．After a meal.
5．What happened over the weekend
A．The man got lost.
B．The man’s hand was hurt.
C．The woman went hiking.
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．Why did the man stay up late last night
A．He attended a party.
B．He prepared for a test.
C．He had a meeting.
7．Where will the man meet his study group
A．At home.
B．At the library.
C．At the school gate.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．Why does the woman start the conversation
A．To do a survey.
B．To introduce a language lesson.
C．To share her learning experience.
9．What does the man probably do
A．A tour guide. B．A teacher. C．A writer.
10．What challenges does the man face in his language learning
A．Knowing a few words.
B．Failing to create stories.
C．Having grammar problems.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Co-workers.
B．Teacher and student.
C．Waitress and customer.
12．What will the man drink
A．Tea. B．Coffee. C．Juice.
13．Which food will the man bring home
A．Beef noodles. B．Corn soup. C．Fried fish.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．What will the speakers do first
A．Buy drinks.
B．Return home.
C．Visit a university.
15．What does Samantha want to order
A．Water. B．Coffee. C．Hot chocolate.
16．Where does the conversation take place
A．On the street.
B．In a bank.
C．In a coffee shop.
17．How will the speakers go to the museum
A．By bus. B．On foot. C．By bike.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．What has the speaker been interested in since childhood
A．Writing. B．Nursing. C．Teaching.
19．How did the speaker feel about the old woman’s decision
A．Satisfied. B．Surprised. C．Disappointed.
20．What does the speaker plan to do
A．Found a company.
B．Travel around America.
C．Study abroad.
答案　1．A　2.A　3.A　4.A　5.C　6.A　7.B　8.A　9.C　10．C　11.C　12.C　13.A　14.A　15.C　16.A　17．B　18.A　19.B　20.A
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
Throughout human history，there is a bottomless well of people who made great contributions so that we can now enjoy a better life.The following are just four of those great minds.
Joseph Lister(1827－1912)
English surgeon(外科医生) Lister pioneered the use of antiseptic(抗菌剂) and antiseptic surgery which greatly improved survival rates from major surgery.For this，he is often referred to as the father of modern surgery as his use of antiseptic greatly increased the kinds of operations that could be carried out.
Maximilian Bircher-Benner(1867－1939)
Bircher-Benner was a pioneering Swiss physician and nutritionist.He advocated the eating of raw fruit and vegetables and discouraged eating meat and heavily processed foods.Although he was questioned by the scientific establishment，his healthy eating ideas took off and helped create a diet of processed bread，meat and carbs(碳水化合物)．The healthy eating trends he established have continued to grow in popularity with more scientific research showing the health benefits of such a diet.
Paracelsus(1493－1541)
Swiss-German physician and leading health reformer，Paracelsus founded the discipline of toxicology(毒理学) and pioneered the use of chemicals in treating patients.He emphasized practical experience.He was also one of the first doctors to note illness can be psychological in nature.
Peter Mansfield(1933－2017)
English physicist who with Peter Lauterbur helped to develop magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) which gets doctors to see inside a patient’s body without needing to cut it open.With MRI，doctors can see far more than with X-ray，which is limited to bones.He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 2003.
语篇解读　本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了为人类可以享受更好生活做出杰出贡献的四个伟大人物。
21．What is Joseph Lister famous as
A. The father of modern surgery.
B．A pioneer of the use of antiseptic surgery.
C．An English surgeon.
D．An English physicist.
答案　A
解析　细节理解题。根据Joseph Lister(1827－1912)部分“For this，he is often referred to as the father of modern surgery...”可知，约瑟夫·李斯特因他的贡献而常以现代外科手术之父著称。故选A。
22．What is Maximilian Bircher-Benner’s contribution
A. He discovered X-ray.
B．He set up a healthy eating trend.
C．He improved survival rates of operation.
D．He did experiments with chemicals to treat diseases.
答案　B
解析　细节理解题。根据Maximilian Bircher-Benner(1867－1939)部分中“The healthy eating trends he established have continued to grow in popularity with more scientific research showing the health benefits of such a diet.”可知，马克西米利安·伯奇－本纳的贡献在于他建立了健康饮食的风尚。故选B。
23．What do the four people have in common
A. They all received Nobel Prize.
B．They were all born in Switzerland.
C．They all made contributions to treating patients.
D．They all helped to make people live a better life.
答案　D
解析　细节理解题。根据第一段“Throughout human history，there is a bottomless well of people who made great contributions so that we can now enjoy a better life.”以及全文内容可知，文章介绍的是为人类可以享受更好生活做出杰出贡献的四个伟大人物，故这四个人物的共同之处在于他们帮助人们可以享受更好的生活。故选D。
B
Hobbs was an orphan.He worked in a factory and every day he got a little money.Hard work made him thin and weak.He wanted to borrow a lot of money to learn to paint pictures，but he did not think he could pay off the debts.
One day a lawyer said to him，“One thousand dollars，and here is the money.”As Hobbs took the package of notes，he was very dumbfounded.He didn’t know where the money came from and how to spend it.He said to himself，“I could go to find a hotel and live like a rich man for a few days；or I give up my work in the factory and do what I’d like to do: painting pictures.I could do that for a few weeks，but what would I do after that I should have lost my place in the factory and had no money to live on.If it were a little less money，I would buy a new coat，or a radio，or give a dinner to my friends.If it were more，I could give up the work and pay for painting pictures.But it’s too much for one and too little for the other.”
“Here is the reading of your uncle’s will，” said the lawyer，“telling what is to be done with this money after his death.I must ask you to remember one point，your uncle has said you must bring me a paper showing exactly what you did with his money，as soon as you have spent it.”
“Yes，I see.I’ll do that，” said the young man.
语篇解读　本文是一篇记叙文。Hobbs是个孤儿，生活得很辛苦，没有钱学画画。一天，他突然收到了叔叔提供的1 000美元，代价是他需要向律师汇报他花的每一笔钱。
24．What does the underlined word “dumbfounded” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A．Surprised. B．Frightened.
C．Satisfied. D．Excited.
答案　A
解析　词义猜测题。根据第二段中的“He didn’t know where the money came from and how to spend it.”可知，Hobbs不知道这笔钱从哪里来，所以他感到吃惊。故选A。
25．With the money he got，what did Hobbs do at first
A．He planned to have a happy life for a few days.
B．He decided to go on with his work in the factory.
C．He was to give a dinner to his friends.
D．He had no idea what to do.
答案　D
解析　细节理解题。根据第二段第三句可知，Hobbs刚获得这笔钱时，不知道该怎么办。故选D。
26．What was Hobbs asked to do
A．To tell the lawyer what he did with the money after spending it.
B．To read his uncle’s will.
C．To tell the lawyer what was to be done with the money.
D．To buy some pictures.
答案　A
解析　细节理解题。根据第三段中的“you must bring me a paper showing exactly what you did with his money，as soon as you have spent it”可知，Hobbs被要求告知律师花完钱后钱是怎么花的。故选A。
27．What’s the best title of the passage
A．A Poor Orphan
B．How to Spend a Sum of Money
C．A Large Sum of Unexpected Money
D．A Rich Uncle
答案　C
解析　标题归纳题。纵观全文可知，文章主要讲述了孤儿Hobbs获得了一大笔意外之财。故选C。
C
With nearly a quarter of global greenhouse gas coming from all types of transportation，can we keep ourselves off gas-powered vehicles to avoid the worst effects As more governments push for urgent action on climate change，quite a few companies are betting their future—that millions of consumers are finally ready for electricity-powered vehicles.Modern battery-powered cars are selling fast and zero-emission(排放) planes are coming.These changes，both leading to a more sustainable future，are reinventing how we get from here to there.
Cars and trucks are undergoing their greatest improvement since the automobile’s(汽车) existence more than a century ago.Almost overnight，the era of the electric car has arrived.Electricity has the advantage that it works without smell and with less noise.Global annual sales of electric vehicles are expected to soar from just over 3 million today to 14 million by 2025.Just a month after Ford unveiled an electric version of the popular F-150，customers had reserved more than 100,000 of them.The price is about $10,000 above the gas-powered one，but Ford says the electric model will cost much less to maintain.Everything creating a green revolution on the ground is of limited help in the sky for the time being.
High-storage batteries are useless at present when it comes to the technological challenge of launching a few hundred people into the sky and carrying them thousands of miles.No battery yet invented can power，say，a Boeing 747 from New York to London.Promising improvements，however，do add up.Developments with zero-emission，battery-powered electric engines are already happening in commercial flight，involving trips of limited duration and distance.Airlines specializing in short journeys with small planes will lead the way to electric flight.
Our planet’s health depends on zeroing out carbon dioxide emissions by 2050，and yet，by the timetable needed to address the climate challenge，the shift away from gas-powered vehicles remains far too slow.Nevertheless，the train has left the station.Someday，electric-powered transportation will be as common as air.
语篇解读　本文为一篇说明文。文章介绍了电动引擎应用的益处与存在的不足，同时展望了电力运输的前景。
28．Why are many companies switching to electricity-powered vehicles
A．To reinvent the way we travel.
B．To cut the costs of car production.
C．To improve the quality of products.
D．To pursue sustainable development.
答案　D
解析　细节理解题。根据文章第一段的“As more governments push for urgent action on climate change...leading to a more sustainable future”可知，许多公司转向开发并销售电动汽车是为了追求可持续发展。故选D。
29．What do we know about the electric car
A．It came into use a century ago.
B．It enjoys increasing popularity.
C．It sells better than the traditional one.
D．It costs less than the gas-powered one.
答案　B
解析　推理判断题。根据文章首段中的“millions of consumers...Modern battery-powered cars are selling fast”和第二段关键句“Almost overnight，the era of the electric car has arrived.”及“Global annual sales of electric vehicles...14 million by 2025.”可推知，电动汽车越来越受欢迎。故选B。
30．What does the author intend to do in paragraph 3
A．To show the disadvantages of battery power.
B．To emphasize the significance of short flights.
C．To stress the future prospects of electric planes.
D．To state the developments of commercial flight.
答案　C
解析　推理判断题。通读全段内容尤其“Promising improvements，however，do add up.”可知，作者意在强调电动飞机的前景。故选C。
31．What does the author mean by saying “the train has left the station”？
A．Green transportation is on its way.
B．Train transportation has improved.
C．The electric train is running regularly.
D．The gas-powered train has become the past.
答案　A
解析　句意理解题。根据画线部分前的“the shift away from gas-powered vehicles remains far too slow.Nevertheless”可知，画线部分与前文构成转折，应是表示电力运输的使用已经启航，绿色交通正在发展中。故选A。
D
Nonprofits usually try to give donors a simple message：Donate $50 now to help someone in poverty.But how does your donation get to the person in need？And how do these international nonprofits actually operate
Nonprofits are usually headquartered in the USA or Europe.Many of them have “field offices” in the under-developed countries where they work.These offices often employ locals or nationals understanding the language and culture.Larger nonprofits sometimes create local affiliates(分支)．So when you donate to World Vision，for example，your gift may get passed on to World Vision Kenya，a semi-independent organization.
Other international nonprofits partner with local organizations，which are smaller nonprofits started by people in poorer countries so they could help people in their own communities.Here’s how the partnership usually works：the international nonprofit asks for donations and then passes them on to the local partners.I work for an international nonprofit called West African Vocational Schools(WAVS) and we partner with a local organization called Ponte da Vida.
International nonprofits know that many donors like to support children in poverty，so child sponsorship programs are a popular way to raise funds.But how those donations are actually used varies.World Vision，for example，uses child sponsorship funds to help everyone in a community.Usually，these are communities where most people are living in poverty.World Vision has learned the hard way that giving special treatment to one child isn’t a sustainable way to help people in poverty.Besides，it often has unintended consequences：children who don’t get free stuff feel jealous(嫉妒的)．
WAVS has a different model.We encourage our donors to join One Student，a community of monthly givers who help equip young people in West Africa with life-changing job skills.They usually give $40/month because that’s how much it takes to cover the cost of training one student for one month.The donations are sent to Ponte da Vida，which uses the funds to operate WAVS vocational schools in West Africa.
Still have questions？Feel free to email me.
语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。文章通过列举World Vision、WAVS这些国际非营利组织，来为读者揭开国际非营利组织的运作模式。
32．What can we learn about World Vision
A．It is a partly independent organization.
B．It has branches in many countries.
C．It partners with WAVS.
D．It is based in Kenya.
答案　B
解析　细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Larger nonprofits sometimes create local affiliates(分支)．So when you donate to World Vision，for example, ...”可知，World Vision在世界上许多国家是有分支机构的。故选B项。
33．What does World Vision think of treating poor kids specially
A．It causes negative effects.
B．It is helpful and effective.
C．It costs higher than expected.
D．It should have an age restriction.
答案　A
解析　细节理解题。根据第四段中的“World Vision has learned the hard way that giving special treatment to one child isn’t a sustainable way...Besides，it often has unintended consequences：children who don’t get free stuff feel jealous(嫉妒的)．”可知，World Vision认为特殊对待贫困儿童会造成负面影响。故选A项。
34．What is the duty of One Student members
A．Operating vocational schools in West Africa.
B．Teaching children life-changing job skills.
C．Contributing money to WAVS regularly.
D．Seeking partnership with Ponte da Vida.
答案　C
解析　细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段中的“We encourage our donors to join One Student，a community of monthly givers who help equip...They usually give $40/month because...”可知，One Student的成员，每月都要捐赠40美元，即定期地向WAVS捐款。故选C项。
35．What is the purpose of this text
A．To call for donations.
B．To explain how nonprofits work.
C．To show how kids in need receive donations.
D．To recommend some nonprofits to volunteers.
答案　B
解析　写作意图题。文章第一段中的“But how does your donation get to the person in need？And how do these international nonprofits actually operate ”引出“国际非营利组织是如何运作的”这一话题，后面段落都是围绕这个话题展开，还列举了World Vision、WAVS这些国际非营利组织的运作模式。故选B项。
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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Children may not be putting coins into piggy banks for much longer.With the move towards a cashless society，pocket money is moving digital.
To reflect this trend，a number of mobile budgeting apps for children have sprung up worldwide. 36 .Parents can add money to children’s accounts，set limits and monitor transactions，while children can choose to save their money or spend it using a prepaid card.The companies behind the apps argue that in an increasingly cashless society，they can be a valuable way of teaching young children about money.
37 .These apps aim to overcome this，claiming to teach children financial concepts，such as budgeting，interest rates and income.For instance，the Swedish app Gimi has virtual savings jars where children can deposit money；parents can pay children interest as they save.Philip Haglund，CEO of Gimi believes the app has certain advantages like teaching responsible real-life spending habits，while schools tend to focus more on economic theory.“You don’t become better at money management just because you have a degree in economics. 38 ，” he says.
One concern is that introducing digital money apps to young children could help to encourage irresponsible spending habits.“What if children don’t have a good foundation in financial capability 39 .They won’t learn about the real value of money and might develop bad money habits，” says an expert.
However，Haglund says it is important for kids to learn and make mistakes，“We want to help kids and teenagers gain financial skills for life. 40 .If you’re going to make a mistake of ￡10 at eight，it’s better than making a mistake of ￡1,000 when you’re 28，” he says.
A．The earlier，the better
B．They offer a simple money management service for children
C．There’s a risk that money apps could be seen as just another game
D．The growth of digital banking has affected how parents give pocket money
E．Now money is being transferred through cyberspace，which is really abstract
F．It’s more about the attitude and the relationship you have with parents’ money
G．30% teenagers are unable to make simple financial decisions，according to a global survey
语篇解读　这是一篇议论文。短文针对孩子的零花钱开始变得“移动化”的现象展开了讨论。
36．答案　B
解析　根据上文“To reflect this trend，a number of mobile budgeting apps for children have sprung up worldwide.”可知，空处应承接上文说明这些手机应用的功能。故B选项“他们为孩子们提供简单的理财服务”切题。故选B项。
37．答案　G
解析　根据下文“These apps aim to overcome this”可知，下文是关于某个问题的解决方案，由此可知空格处提出了一个问题。故G选项“一项全球调查显示，30%的青少年无法做出简单的财务决策”切题。故选G项。
38．答案　F
解析　根据上文“You don’t become better at money management just because you have a degree in economics.”可知，空处应承接上文说明理财的关键是哪一方面。故F选项“更重要的是你对父母的钱持什么态度，以及跟这些钱的关系”切题。故选F项。
39．答案　C
解析　根据下文“They won’t learn about the real value of money and might develop bad money habits”可知，本段主要是关于理财类应用的隐患。故C选项“有种风险是这些应用有可能仅仅被视为一种游戏”切题。故选C项。
40．答案　A
解析　根据下文“If you’re going to make a mistake of ￡10 at eight，it’s better than making a mistake of ￡1,000 when you’re 28”可知，在理财方面，越早犯错损失越小。故A选项“越早越好”切题。故选A项。
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。
When I was ten，I lived in a neighborhood with a public library nearby which opened in the evening.I enjoyed reading and after school I would 41 there ahead of its opening time.Without waiting for things there to be 42 ，I would just turn on the lights in kids’ section and start my reading.
The 43 didn’t look approachable.I used to hear him being 44 on people who had late returns or damaged the books，so I was afraid of him.Every day，fifteen minutes before the 45 closing time，he would start announcements and ask people to 46 .I didn’t have a library card and couldn’t take my half-read books with me，simply putting the book back 47 .The librarian must have silently 48 my long face，because he started 49 the closure only in other sections.This 50 me minutes to read.
For five years，I had read most of the books in the library.The librarian，still serious and 51 on words，but would smile and point at new books to me.If I missed going to the library，he would be 52 and ask why I had missed my routine(常规)．Then one day the librarian asked me to 53 for my own borrower’s account and penned my name on my first-ever library card.
After my graduation，I moved away and 54 that library.When I went to the library again，unfortunately，I was informed that the librarian had retired and the library has smart cards instead of those with the librarian’s 55 ！
语篇解读　本文是一篇记叙文。作者回忆了小时候在一家公共图书馆读书时与一名严谨的图书管理员结识的经历。
41．A.rush B．fly C．drive D．think
答案　A
解析　rush冲到……，匆忙；fly飞；drive开车；think思考，想。根据上文“I enjoyed reading”可知，此处为了表现作者对读书的喜爱，所以是匆匆赶到。故选A。
42．A.smart B．terrible C．ready D．possible
答案　C
解析　smart聪明的；terrible可怕的；ready准备好的；possible可能的。根据上文“I enjoyed reading”和下文“I would just turn on the lights in kids’ section and start my reading”可推断，作者喜欢阅读，早早到达图书馆，不等一切准备好，就开始阅读。故选C。
43．A.manager B．librarian C．waiter D．audience
答案　B
解析　manager经理；librarian图书管理员；waiter服务员；audience观众。根据后文的“The librarian”可知，这里说的是图书管理员。故选B。
44．A.based B．impressed C．dependent D．hard
答案　D
解析　based有根据的；impressed印象深刻的；dependent依靠的；hard不讲情面的，苛刻的。根据下文“people who had late returns or damaged the books，so I was afraid of him”和常识可推断，作者害怕他，说明图书管理员对逾期还书或损坏书籍的人很不讲情面。故选D。
45．A.former B．actual C．long D．quiet
答案　B
解析　former以前的；actual实际的；long长的；quiet安静的。根据上文“fifteen minutes before...closing time，he would start announcements and ask people to”并结合上文说到的图书管理员很严厉可推断，他总是在图书馆的实际关门时间之前15分钟就请人离开。故选B。
46．A.sit B．imagine C．leave D．speak
答案　C
解析　sit坐；imagine想象；leave离开；speak讲。根据上文“closing time”可推断，到了图书馆关门的时间了，因此图书管理员请人离开。故选C。
47．A.unwillingly B．happily C． strangely D．nervously
答案　A
解析　unwillingly勉强地，不情愿地；happily快乐地；strangely奇怪地；nervously焦急地。根据上文“couldn’t take my half-read books with me”可知，不能带走读了一半的书，作者只能不情愿地放回去。故选A。
48．A.ignored B．observed C．touched D．painted
答案　B
解析　ignore忽视；observe观察；touch触摸；paint涂画。根据下文“because he started the closure only in other sections”可知，这里指管理员观察到了作者没法把书带走而闷闷不乐的神情，开始仅在其他区域宣布关门。故选B。
49．A.imagining B．noticing C．missing D．announcing
答案　D
解析　imagine想象；notice注意到；miss错过；announce宣布。根据下文“This me minutes to read.”可知，作者还能多读几分钟，因此这里指图书管理员开始仅在其他区域宣布关门。故选D。
50．A.spared B．wasted C．cost D．reduced
答案　A
解析　spare留出；waste浪费；cost花费；reduce减少。根据上文“he started the closure only in other sections”可知，图书管理员开始仅在其他区域宣布关门，因此这可以给作者留出几分钟阅读的时间。故选A。
51．A.fast B．honest C．kind D．limited
答案　D
解析　fast快速的；honest诚实的；kind善良的；limited有限的。根据上文“still serious”可推知，图书管理员仍旧是严肃的，少言寡语。故选D。
52．A.annoyed B．inspired C．worried D．excited
答案　C
解析　annoyed恼火的；inspired能力卓越的；worried担心的，发愁的；excited兴奋的。根据下文“ask why I had missed my routine”可知，作者如果没有去图书馆，图书管理员会感到担心并询问原因。故选C。
53．A.stand B．wait C．search D．apply
答案　D
解析　stand站立；wait等待；search搜索；apply申请。根据下文“penned my name on my first-ever library card”可知，此处指图书管理员让作者申请自己的借书卡。故选D。
54．A.lost touch with B．watched over C．made use of D．referred to
答案　A
解析　lose touch with失去联系；watch over监视；make use of利用；refer to查阅。根据上文“I moved away”可知，作者搬走了，与图书馆失去了联系。故选A。
55．A.order B．style C．handwriting D．design
答案　C
解析　order命令；style风格；handwriting笔迹；design设计。根据上文“penned my name on my first-ever library card”和空格前的“instead of those with the librarian’s”可推断，图书馆的借书卡换成了智能卡，不再是带有那名图书管理员的笔迹的借书卡。故选C。
第二节　(共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
When bicycle-sharing company oBike pulled out of Singapore last year，leaving the city with 56. (desert) bicycles，Myanmar businessman Mike Than 57. (see) the perfect opportunity to turn waste into treasure.“What 58. these bicycles could be given to poor students in villages so they could cycle to school？” he thought.
With that，he started a movement called Lesswalk with the purpose of buying bicycles from bike-sharing firms oBike and Ofo—59. have stopped operations in Singapore—and shipping the bicycles to Yangon.He planned to modify(改装) the bicycles before giving them to teenagers and families 60. (live) in villages.Over the last three months，Mike Than 61.___________(buy) 10,000 bicycles.Of these，most are unused bicycles from Ofo and oBike.
He planned to modify the bicycles so that they could 62. (well) suit the needs of the children in villages.“For people who live in villages，most of the time they ride around with their little brother and sister.I’m planning to add 63. extra seat at the back，so that they can go to school together.I might have to spend more money，but it is better to help some people enjoy the 64. (convenient) of these bikes rather than leave them 65. ___________ (go) to waste，” he said.
语篇解读　这是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了缅甸商人Mike Than购买废弃的共享单车，再把这些自行车改装后送给农村的贫困学生，让他们骑车上学的事情。
56．答案　deserted
解析　考查非谓语动词。此处是非谓语，并且bicycles 与desert之间是逻辑上的动宾关系，故用过去分词作前置定语。故填deserted。
57．答案　saw
解析　考查动词时态。根据上文last year可知，应用一般过去时。故填saw。
58．答案　if
解析　考查连词。句意：他想：“如果把这些自行车发给农村的贫困学生，让他们骑车上学，会怎么样？”What if...？如果……会怎样？故填if。
59．答案　which
解析　考查定语从句。此处为非限制性定语从句修饰先行词bike-sharing firms oBike and Ofo，先行词在从句中作主语，指物，应用关系代词which引导。故填which。
60．答案　living
解析　考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，live在句中应用非谓语动词形式，与逻辑主语teenagers and families构成主动关系，故应用现在分词作定语。故填living。
61．答案　has bought
解析　考查动词时态和主谓一致。根据上文“Over the last three months”可知应用现在完成时，主语为Mike Than，助动词用has。故填has bought。
62．答案　better
解析　考查比较级。结合句意表示“更好地”，应用well的比较级better。故填better。
63．答案　an
解析　考查冠词。seat为可数名词，此处表泛指应用不定冠词，且extra是发音以元音音素开头的单词，应用an。故填an。
64．答案　convenience
解析　考查词性转换。冠词后应接名词，convenience表抽象概念不可数。故填convenience。
65．答案　going
解析　考查非谓语动词。此处是“leave ＋宾语＋宾补”结构，此处的them与go之间是逻辑上的主谓关系，故用现在分词作宾补，表示主动。故填going。
第四部分　写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节　(满分15分)
假定你是校英语话剧俱乐部(School English Drama Club)的负责人李华，现负责英语话剧《百万英镑》(The Million Pound Bank Note)面向全校的演员选拔工作。请你根据以下提示信息拟一则通知：
1．选拔时间：2025年12月21日；
2．地点：学校礼堂；
3．具体要求：热爱戏剧表演，具有较好的英语口语表达能力，熟悉马克·吐温的小说《百万英镑》；
4．通知发布时间：2025年12月13日。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
参考词汇：礼堂auditorium；标准criteria
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参考范文
Notice
School English Drama Club is selecting actors and actresses for the drama The Million Pound Bank Note，based on the famous short story written by Mark Twain.The selection will take place at the school auditorium on December 21st,2024.
Any student who meets the following criteria will be offered a chance to become an actor or actress.Firstly，he or she should love dramatic performance.Secondly，he or she should have good English speaking skills.What’s more，he or she should have read the novel The Million Pound Bank Note written by Mark Twain and be familiar with the whole story.
School English Drama Club
December 13rd,2024
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。
From the first day when I brought Juan，a penguin I saved on a beach in Uruguay(乌拉圭)，to live at St.George school，one student in particular wanted to help take care of it.That boy’s name was Diego.The shy 13-year-old Bolivian(玻利维亚的) boy wasn’t gifted at study.And none of St.George’s after-school activities seemed to suit him either.In addition，Diego’s knowledge of English was limited，so he didn’t like talking with his classmates.But the saddest part was that he suffered homesickness.It came as no surprise that the boy spent much time with Juan and the penguin liked him.
I’d been thinking of letting Juan swim in the school’s outdoor pool.Then one night，Diego and I brought Juan to swim there.The penguin dived into the pool，flew like an arrow across the water and suddenly hit the wall on the opposite side.Diego was worried and took a sharp breath.After a moment，Juan rose to the surface spluttering(发出噗噗声)，gave an energetic shake and swam again.It flew from one end to the other，doing dramatic turns and finally found the freedom to express its nature.
“Look at it！” Diego shouted.Then he asked me quietly，“Can I swim with it？”
“What And it’s ‘May I swim，’” I corrected him.“Sir.May I swim Please! Just five minutes.”
I was shocked.I never knew Diego wanted to do anything，apart from taking care of Juan and avoiding others.“But the water is cold.Are you sure you want to go in？” “Please！” Diego begged.“All right，but be quick！” I said，thinking he’d sink like a stone.Diego’s eyes were shining.He ran to the dorm to get changed and reappeared in no time.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Without hesitation，he dived into the water._________________________________________
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“Diego! You swim really well! Brilliantly，in fact！” I said excitedly while handing him a towel.___________________________________________________________________________
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参考范文
Without hesitation，he dived into the water.I was prepared to jump in and rescue him.But I was astonished.Not only could Diego swim，but he swam magnificently! He chased after Juan，treading water skillfully.Moments later，Diego left the penguin swam behind him.I had never seen such interaction，which highlighted each of their skills.I also found Diego’s true nature—a very normal boy with a very special talent.After five minutes as promised，Diego swam to the edge.In one graceful movement，he sprang out，Juan following.
“Diego! You swim really well! Brilliantly，in fact！” I said excitedly while handing him a towel.“You think so？”He asked，not looking directly at me，but I saw just a smile on his face—the first，I believe，that was on his lips since he’d arrived at school.As we returned to the dorm，Diego told me that his father had taught him to swim in Bolivia.He also spoke freely about other things he enjoyed at home.I listened carefully as he talked endlessly，without correcting his English，just enjoying the pleasant night for both of us.

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