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高二下期中考试英语答案
听力: 1-5 BCCBA 6-10 BABCA 11-15 BBCAC 16-20 BABCA
阅读: 21-23 ABD 24-27 DDCA 28-31 CCAD 32-35 DCCD 36-40 BEGDF
完形填空: 41-45 CDBDB 46-50 BACCA 51-55 ADACD
语法填空: 56. has decreased 57. where 58. dangers pared
60. rarely 61. be taken 62. keeping 63. to act 64. the 65. in
单项选择: 66-70 ADBBC 71-75 DABCD
参考范文：
Life in the Future
As science and technology develop, life in the future will be greatly different from what it is today. First of all,
our environment will be more pleasant, because electricity will be produced from clean energy instead of coal.
Secondly, our cars, which may run not only on the road but also in the water, will be controlled by robots. In this
way, traffic accidents will be greatly avoided. Additionally, some new medicine will be developed so that people
can live longer. As a result, living to be 120 may be very common.
In conclusion, I think life in the future will be much better than it is now.
Paragraph 1:
That night, I couldn’t sleep, the letter lying on my bedside table. The moonlight turned those messy signatures
into silver promises. I kept reading the line: “We are missing one voice.” For the first time, it struck me that my
silence wasn’t protecting me; it was hurting them. I imagined the choir practicing without me, that “broken circle”
Mrs. Wills had mentioned. Overwhelmed by a strange courage, I sat up. I looked at my reflection in the dark
window and hummed a single note. It sounded small and shaky, but it was real. At that moment, I decided I would
rather be a small part of something complete than a whole lot of nothing alone.
Paragraph 2:
The night of the concert arrived, and as we stood backstage, I was trembling. The lights felt too bright, and the
crowd sounded like a dangerous ocean. I wanted to run. Just then, Emma, the girl who stood next to me, reached
out and held my cold hand. “Don’t worry,” she whispered. “We’ve got you.” When we walked onto the stage and
the music started, something magical happened. As I opened my mouth, my weak voice did not get lost. Instead, it
was wrapped in the warmth of the others. I was not a solo star, but I was a vital note in the chord. When the song
ended, I realized I had not lost myself. I had finally found my place in the constellation.
听力原文：
1. W: Everyone’s sleeping, Francis. Please keep your voice down.
M: Sorry, I didn’t realize the little ones were sleeping. I just wanted to let you know that I’m back.
W: Okay.
2. W: Would you please come to my office at five o’clock this afternoon
M: Can I meet you tomorrow instead My son will be home from school at 5:30 PM. I must finish this report
before then.
3. W: May I come to see you at 3 o’clock p.m. this afternoon, Professor White
M: I’m sorry, Sally, but I’m meeting my students then. The meeting will last about half an hour. Why don’t you
come at 3:30 p.m.
W: Okay, no problem.
4. W: How was your broken leg after the operation
M: Oh Dr Smith, it’s recovering well. I couldn’t walk on it two weeks ago, but yesterday I managed to get to the
school and go back. The medicine you gave me really works.
W: That’s not bad. It’s only a month since the accident on the field.
5. M: Excuse me, I’m trying to find the art gallery. Is it near here, do you know
W: I’m sorry. I’m a visitor here as well. I’m just waiting for my husband to take a photo.
M: OK, thanks anyway. I’ll go into one of the shops and ask.
6—7
W: Max, the sales department called and said something about a broken air conditioner. Unfortunately, a meeting
with important customers starts right after lunch and they want to make sure it works properly before the meeting.
Can you go and see if you can fix it
M: Oh, I have a couple of urgent repairs first thing this morning. Broken lights, broken copy machines and things.
Can you check if someone can stay around until 12 noon or so I should be able to look at it right before lunch time.
W: I’ll call and find out. I’ll let you know in a while.
8—10
W: Excuse me Dr Darren, we are planning to have a party next Friday. Which room could we use Ah, we are
expecting around 300 people. Dr Dennis suggested the Pine Room but there are too many used books inside and it
can only hold 250 people. What would you suggest
M: One moment, please. I would suggest the White Room. It can hold 350 people at the most. Besides, it was
newly decorated. Is it okay
W: Sure. Thank you.
M: What time will you need it
W: I believe that 6 to 10 p.m. would be okay.
M: Okay. It’s all yours during those four hours.
W: Thank you very much. Oh, Dr Darren, would you please join us in the party on that day
M: I’d like to, but I’m afraid I can’t. I have to work on a speech with Dr Miller that night.
11—13
W: City pizzas can I help you
M: Hello, my name’s Henry Cox. I’m calling you because you delivered our Pizza five minutes ago, but you haven’
t sent the number I ordered.
W: Oh, that’s surprising. Can you give me your order number please
M: Yes, it’s 1049.
W: Well, let me check our records. I’ve got down that you wanted 13 pizzas. Just...
M: Did you say 13 I ordered 30 not 13. No wonder we haven’t got enough.
W: I’m very sorry about that. So you’re missing 17 pizzas, aren’t you
M: That’s right.
W: How about sending you all 30 this time And they will all be hot.
M: That would be great. How to deal with the 13 ones we have here Shall we give them back
W: No, you keep them and we won’t charge you for them. It’s obviously our mistake.
M: Thank you very much.
W: Thank you for your understanding. Mr Cox. We apologize for the mistake again. Bye.
14—16
M: Can I ask you a favor
W: What is it Sam
M: Well, I was just wondering if you could help me with my history lessons because I’ve been absent for three days.
W: Sure, why were you absent for so long
M: I was pretty sick after my trip to London, so the doctor suggested that I should not attend classes for a couple of
days in order to rest, and my father helped me ask for sick leave. I decided to ask for your help because you always
get good grades in history.
W: I’m sorry to hear that you were sick, Sam. Don’t worry, I’ll help you out. Where should we start What is the
last topic you have in your notes
M: Let me see. I do recall that the last notes I have are about the wars between Athens and Sparta. I missed pretty
much everything that came after that period in history.
W: Okay, there is a lot of information to cover then.
M: So what time is convenient for you Then I’ll come to your home, say 6 p.m.
W: We’d better start an hour later because we usually have dinner at that time.
M: Okay.
17—20
M: Good afternoon. I would like to tell you about Madame Tussaud’s Museum before taking you around. First, let
me give you some information about the tickets. Well, our most popular ticket is 39. With that, you can also visit
three more London’s most popular top attractions. The standard price that you have to pay when visiting four
attractions is 55. Madame Tussaud’s has a long history. It was started by a lady who worked for the French king.
She was an art teacher. Here you can see life-sized figures of the most famous people in the world, like David
Beckham, the footballer, or the Queen of England. Madame Tussaud’s is not only in London. The second Madame
Tussaud’s opened in Amsterdam in 1992, and now there are museums in Las Vegas, Hollywood, New York. In
2008, the fourth American Madame Tussaud’s opened in Washington. After you visit, you can buy some gifts from
the museum shop, and if anybody is hungry, there is a cafe and some great eating places in Baker Street. The
museum is open seven days a week and you can see the times in the guidebook of the museum, which I will give
you in a minute.英语试卷
（时间：120 分钟 满分：150 分）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 20 分）
第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 5 分）
听下面 5 段对话，每段对话读两遍。
1. What is the woman asking the man to do
A. Get home early. B. Speak more quietly. C. Go to sleep immediately.
2. What is the man going to do first
A. Have a meeting with the woman.
B. Pick up his son from school.
C. Work on a report.
3. When will the woman meet with Professor White
A. At 2:00 p.m. B. At 3:00 p.m. C. At 3:30 p.m.
4. Where are the speakers
A. At school. B. In a hospital. C. On the field.
5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Strangers. B. A couple. C. Friends.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6. What is broken in the sales department
A. A light. B. An air conditioner. C. A copy machine.
7. What is Max going to do first
A. Deal with other urgent repairs.
B. Entertain important customers.
C. Arrange a lunch appointment.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8. How many people are expected to attend the party
A. About 250. B. About 300. C. About 350.
9. Why can’t the party be held in the Pine Room
A. It is a bit far. B. The decoration isn’t good. C. There’s not enough room.
10. What will Dr. Darren do next Friday night
A. Work on a speech. B. Take part in a party. C. Listen to a report.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11. Why does the man make the call
A. The quality of the pizzas is poor.
B. He got the wrong number of pizzas.
C. His delivery is seriously delayed.
12. How does the woman solve the problem
A. Return the money.
B. Send the pizzas once more.
C. Take back the delivered pizzas.
13. What is the woman’s attitude toward the man’s complaint
A. Annoyed. B. Careless. C. Apologetic.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Brother and sister. C. A couple.
15. Why did Sam miss some classes
A. He looked after his father. B. He took a trip to London. C. He asked for sick leave.
16. When will the speakers meet in the evening
A. At 5:00. B. At 7:00. C. At 6:00.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. How much is the most popular ticket
A. 39. B. 43. C. 55.
18. Who started Madame Tussauds Museum
A. A French king. B. An art teacher. C. A footballer.
19. Where is the fourth Madame Tussauds Museum
A. In London. B. In Amsterdam. C. In Washington.
20. What is the speaker about to do
A. Hand out some guidebooks.
B. Have a rest in a cafe.
C. Tour around the museum shop.
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分 50 分）
第一节（共 15 小题；每题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分）
A
Some distant US Parks, from Alaska to American Samoa, are kept well away from the crowds which may take
a little more exploration to find. Here are four of those kinds of parks.
Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve
Unlike any other national park, this large park is entirely above the Arctic
Circle (北极圈). In the northern park during winter, the sun doesn’t rise for nearly a month; in summer the sun
doesn’t set for nearly two months. The park is similar to the wonders of the Great Plains before settlement.
Hot Springs National Park
This park is centred over 43 hot springs and 26 miles of hiking trails. Before 1921, Hot Springs had become a
destination for curing health issues such as nervous disorders. In addition to bathing, visitors come to tour eight
elegant, late Victorian-era bath houses — many in the Spanish colonial style.
Indiana Dunes National Park
With its 15 miles of shore under the constant forces of Lake Michigan’s wind and waves, Indiana’s only
national park has high sands from which visitors can see the skyline of Chicago across the lake. Paths lead through
the park’s wetlands, flat lands, and forests, home to more than 1,100 species of vascular plants. The park also
shelters more than 60 historic structures, including houses from the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair.
National Park of American Samoa
Closer to New Zealand than the United States, American Samoa (sacred earth) is the most distant and usually
the least visited in the National Park System. The park protects a paleotropical (古热带区的) rainforest and more
than 350 species of native birds. A third of the park is ocean water, with 250 coral species and 950 species of fish.
21. What is special about Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve
A. Arctic weather. B. Wild plants. C. Hot springs. D. High sands.
22. What can we learn about Indiana Dunes National Park
A. It is the smallest national park in Indiana.
B. It has natural views and old historic buildings.
C. It features the never-setting sun in summer.
D. It is closer to New Zealand than the US.
23. What do these parks have in common
A. They are rich in rare natural resources.
B. They have valuable historical sites.
C. They have special paths for hiking.
D. They are distant parks with few visitors.
B
At 102 years old, the American neurologist (神经学家) Howard Tucker, has lived a life so singular that it
earned him a Guinness World Record as the oldest practicing doctor. Though he officially hung up his white coat at
100, he remains as active and engaged as ever.
Today, he lectures future physicians at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, and consults on
medico-legal cases. “Retirement, I think, is the enemy of longevity (长寿),” Dr. Tucker recently told Today. “You
have to have some purpose in life and get up in the morning and know what you’re about.”
Even after the hospital where he worked shut its doors in 2022, ending his medical practice at 100, it hasn’t
prevented Tucker from returning to clinical work. “If it weren’t for the closure, I’d absolutely still be seeing
patients,” he said. “Nobody wants me at my age — but I’ll keep trying.”
His enthusiasm for life has caught the public imagination, especially through What’s Next, a documentary
about his life produced by his grandson. Dr. Tucker credits his longevity not just to his parents who lived to 84 and
96 but also to his lifestyle choices, including a sensible diet and a happy life. His daily routine reflects that
philosophy. He snowshoes in the winter, walks on the running machine for at least four kilometers a day, and eats a
mostly clean diet. Dr. Tucker also says it’s important to keep the brain motivated. “If you retire from your work,
you should at least do something as a hobby,” he explained. “You need a motivation for the brain daily.”
For a man who’s devoted his life to healing others, Dr. Howard Tucker’s greatest lesson might be how to truly
live.
24. The underlined word “singular” in Paragraph 1 most probably means ________.
A. regular B. simple C. common D. extraordinary
25. What do we know about Tucker after he turned 100
A. He opened a new clinic by himself.
B. He focused on making documentaries.
C. He quit his job in order to be a consultant.
D. He was still engaged in medical-related work.
26. What does Tucker think of retirement
A. It is necessary for the old.
B. It is beneficial to improving health.
C. It goes against living a long life.
D. It helps offer a clear life goal.
27. What helps Tucker live long according to him
A. Good genes and a healthy lifestyle.
B. Public attention and daily exercise.
C. Rich social experience and family influence.
D. An active brain care and strong enthusiasm.
C
In Spain, children in the Eixample area of Barcelona have a new way to get to school on Fridays — they ride
their bikes. The program is called “bicibus” or “bikebus”.
The Eixample bike bus begins around 8:25 every Friday morning. The path it will follow is always posted
ahead of time, so everyone knows where to join. The bicibus starts off with just a few students and parents, with
more and more joining as it travels along.
Most kids ride their bikes, and others ride scooters (滑板车) or use skates. Instead of riding in bike lanes (车
道) or on sidewalks, the bicibus takes over the entire street. With music playing and bike bells ringing, the bicibus
feels like a party. Nine-year-old Marfa Pitarch says, “The best part of the bicibus is that we ride along and pick up
my friends and we ride together.”
The Eixample bicibus goes to several schools. When students reach their school, they leave the bicibus and
park their bikes. Some parents have made the bicibus the way they get to work on Fridays. Because these are busy
streets, the local police are helping stop traffic by riding in front of the bicibus and behind it.
Parents are hoping that the bicibus will help change ideas about how people can get around in the city. They
want the city to create wider, kid-friendly bike lanes. They point out that the bicibus also helps cut down on
pollution. Pictures and videos of the Eixample bicibus got a lot of attention when they were posted on social media
sites. Many people point out what a simple idea it is, and how easy it is to get started.
28. What can we learn about the bicibus from the first two paragraphs
A. It runs every weekday morning.
B. It is only limited to young children.
C. Its path will be announced in advance.
D. It needs all to start off from the same place.
29. What’s the nicest thing about the bicibus according to Maria Pitarch
A. The music along the road. B. The freedom to ride scooters.
C. The fun of riding with friends. D. The route of the bicibus.
30. What makes the bicibus go smoothly
A. The guard from the police. B. The participation of parents.
C. The size of the bicibus. D. The requirements on riding.
31. Which can be the best title for the text
A. Getting around in the city B. Caring about our environment
C. Creating more kid-friendly bike lanes D. Taking the “bike bus” to school
D
Repeated exposure (接触) to heatwaves, which are growing more frequent due to climate change, may speed
up ageing, particularly among manual (体力) workers, a new study warns.
Although previous research showed heatwaves had negative effects on the health of older people, it primarily
focused on short-term exposure to constant heat. The new study, published in the journal Nature Climate Change,
assessed the potential long-term impact of heatwaves on health and ageing.
Researchers analysed data from 24,922 adult people with an average biological age of 46 years to assess how
heatwaves influenced ageing. They defined rapid ageing as the difference between biological and actual age and
assessed its association with heatwave exposure. Biological age shows how old your body seems based on its actual
health and condition, which can be different from your age in years. If your body’s age is higher than your actual
age, you are more likely to get sick.
By analysing patient data from 2008 to 2022, the researchers discovered that the more time people spent in
heatwaves, the more their bodies aged.
Though the participants appeared to adapt to heatwave conditions over the 15-year period, the harmful health
effects did not disappear. Manual workers, rural residents and people in communities with fewer air conditioning
units were more likely to be impacted by heatwaves on ageing, the study found.
The findings suggest people living in places that experience more days of high heat show greater biological
ageing on average than those in cooler regions. “Here we analysed data from 24,922 adults and used linear mixed
models (线性混合模型) to show heatwaves speed up ageing,” the researchers said.
The above findings carry significant applications and can be used to inform practical actions. Thus, based on
the research findings, researchers are urging governments to make sure everyone is equally protected from
heatwaves and to help communities handle them better, especially among at-risk groups.
32. What makes the new study different from previous research
A. It has a larger and diverse research team.
B. It studied a much larger group of participants.
C. It examined heat’s immediate effects on people.
D. It focused on the long-term impact of heatwaves.
33. Who is most affected by heatwaves in terms of ageing according to the study
A. Office workers in air-conditioned buildings.
B. People living in cold northern regions.
C. Those who do physical work outdoors.
D. Young adults with good medical care.
34. How did researchers prove that heatwaves speed up ageing
A. By asking people how old they felt.
B. By testing new cooling technologies.
C. By studying people’s biological age data.
D. By measuring body temperature during heatwaves.
35. What’s the author’s attitude towards the study’s conclusions
A. Indifferent. B. Critical. C. Doubtful. D. Favorable.
第二节（共 5 小题：每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项有两项为多余选项。
First Aid for Choking (窒息): The Heimlich Maneuver
Choking occurs when food or an object blocks the airway. A choking person cannot speak, cough effectively,
or breathe, and may grab their throat. Without immediate help, choking can lead to serious harm or death. 36
If you see someone choking, stay calm and call emergency services right away. You should also call for
emergency help while checking the person. Ask others nearby to help call for professionals while you check the
situation. A choking person often cannot cough strongly, may turn blue, or show signs of struggling. The situations
are too dangerous. 37 If they can still cough hard or talk, encourage them to continue trying to clear the
blockage. But if they cannot cough or breathe well, act fast.
For a conscious adult or older child, the Heimlich maneuver is usually the best method. 38 Stand
behind the person, wrap your arms around their waist, and make a fist with one hand. Place the thumb side just
above the belly button and below the breastbone. Grasp your fist with the other hand and give quick upward and
inward thrusts. Repeat until the object is expelled or breathing returns.
Be gentle but firm during the process. 39 If the person becomes unconscious, lay them down carefully,
call emergency services again if needed, and start CPR if trained.
40 Lay the baby face down on your forearm, support the head and neck, and give up to five firm back
blows between the shoulder blades (肩胛骨). If necessary, turn the baby over and give up to five chest thrusts (冲
击/按压) with two or three fingers. Keep switching until the object is cleared or help arrives.
Learning these skills can save lives. Being prepared makes a huge difference in emergencies.
A. The Heimlich Maneuver doesn’t always work.
B. Therefore, learning first aid for choking is vital.
C. For young teenagers, a different set of steps is required.
D. This helps prevent damage to the ribs（肋骨）or breastbones.
E. So it is important to act quickly and correctly in such situations.
F. However, the above steps are not suitable for babies under one year old.
G. This method uses quick upward and inward pressure to force the object out.
第三部分：英语知识运用
第一节：完形填空（共 15 小题；每题 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。
“I loved the feeling of swimming outside, in the fresh air, fully immersed (沉浸) in nature.”
Melanie Barratt, an unusual swimmer, 41 it into the record books by swimming across the English
Channel unaided. This was the first time a 42 woman had achieved this.
Melanie, who was born with congenital toxoplasmosis (先天性弓形虫病), leaving her sightless in her left eye
and with 43 vision in the other, loved swimming from an early age. As a talented teenager she was 44
by British Blind Sport and selected for the national swimming team. She went on to win several 45 for
swimming at the Atlanta 1996 and Sydney 2000 Paralympics.
46 , she had thought it impossible to swim across the English Channel as it was a huge challenge to
swim for long in open water without knowing where she was heading, even if she could 47 the cold and
the distance. To 48 this, she practised swimming alongside her husband, Richard, in his kayak (皮船).
Communication was a 49 for them. “My husband couldn’t talk to me while I was swimming and was
unable to give me any 50 .” Fortunately, they found a 51 in a wireless radio system that connected
to bone conducting headphones, allowing Richard to 52 her while she swam. To make better 53 ,
she even had a barrel (桶) full of cold water in the garden to help build her tolerance to the temperature when she
couldn’t practise in open water.
Not only for her own enjoyment, taking on the challenge was also about making the sport more 54 to
people with sight loss. Melanie has started up a Facebook group “Blind Swim Buddies” where more and more
people register as volunteers and state what kind of 55 activity they do.
41. A. held B. placed C. made D. took
42. A. deaf B. sighted C. silly D. blind
43. A. normal B. limited C. perfect D. outstanding
44. A. cheated B. fascinated C. criticized D. spotted
45. A. coins B. medals C. rewards D. elections
46. A. Therefore B. However C. Otherwise D. Meanwhile
47. A. deal with B. show off C. depend on D. stand for
48. A. abandon B. transform C. overcome D. welcome
49. A. responsibility B. pleasure C. struggle D. success
50. A. direction B. blame C. comfort D. energy
51. A. solution B. chance C. plan D. sound
52. A. teach B. follow C. accompany D. guide
53. A. preparations B. reaction C. senses D. patience
54. A. graceful B. difficult C. accessible D. affordable
55. A. eye B. school C. space D. water
第二节：语法填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
With human activities expanding rapidly, the number of rare wild animals in many regions 56
(decrease)continuously over the past decade. Many species have been forced to leave their natural homes, and some
have even lived in narrow, unconnected areas 57 they can hardly survive.
Various 58 (danger), including pollution and habitat destruction, are threatening the existence of these
valuable creatures. 59 (compare)with the situation in the early 2000s, the living environment for wildlife
has become far more severe. Some animals that used to be common are now 60 (rare)seen in the wild,
drawing wide public attention.
Experts strongly suggest that more measures should 61 (take)to protect the ecosystem. They also
point out that the wildlife on Earth plays a key role in 62 (keep) the planet healthy. If we fail 63
(act)quickly, more rare species will become extinct, and the ecological balance will be broken.
Many people have realized 64 importance of wildlife protection, but more effective policies are still
needed to be carried out immediately. Only by joint efforts can we prevent more lovely creatures from being
trapped 65 dangerous conditions and make our world full of life and hope.
第三节：单项选择（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）
66. Good communication and mutual trust greatly ________ the smooth cooperation between the two student
groups.
A. facilitated B. faded C. failed D. fell
67. Even through difficulties and misunderstandings, he remained ________ to his closest friends.
A. facial B. fantastic C. fearful D. faithful
68. It took me quite a while to ________ what had happened.
A. feed on B. figure out C. fill in D. fit in
69. With modern media developing fast, people ________ get information from all over the world every day.
A. harmoniously B. frequently C. gradually D. gently
70. We always take ________ for granted that our parents should do ________ they can to offer us support.
A. this; that B. that; which C. it; whatever D. /; all
71. Each part of the system has its own special ________, making the whole project work smoothly.
A. frustration B. graduation C. generation D. function
72. On New Year’s Eve, all family members ________ to have a family dinner around a table.
A. get together B. get up C. get in D. get through
73. People cannot live without water, and neither agriculture nor industry can ________ it.
A. go with B. go without C. go through D. go for
74. If he ________ the teacher’s advice earlier, he wouldn’t have made such a serious mistake.
A. took B. takes C. had taken D. would take
75. It was only when the car stopped in front of our house ________ we saw Lily in the passenger seat.
A. which B. where C. when D. that
第四部 分写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节：（满分 15 分）
科技的发展让人们对未来的生活充满期待。请你以“Life in the Future”为题写一篇英语短文，从环境、
交通、人的寿命等方面想象一下未来的生活。
注意：1. 词数 80 左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Life in the Future
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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。
The first time I was told to join the school choir (合唱团), I refused outright. I was a boy who hid in the
library, believing that reading was the only thing that made sense. The noise of a group, the closeness of others —
these things made me uncomfortable. My music teacher, Mrs. Wills, did not scold me for my refusal. Instead, she
just looked at me with a kind of quiet patience and said, “A single note is beautiful, but it is lost in the air. A
harmony gives it a place to live.”
I did not understand her words then. To me, singing in a group meant losing myself. I thought my voice would
be covered by the louder, better singers. I was afraid of sounding weak. I was afraid of standing in a crowd. So,
every Tuesday afternoon, while the others gathered in the music room, I stayed in the empty library, listening to the
distant sound of their warm-ups echoing through the hall.
Then came the announcement of the annual winter concert. Mrs. Wills came to find me again. This time, she
did not ask me to join. She handed me a letter. “This is for you,” she said. “Read it, and then decide.”
I opened the letter in the quiet corner of the library. On it was a short note: “We are missing one voice. The
sound is not complete. We are not asking you to sing for the audience; we are asking you to sing for us — because
a choir is not a collection of stars, but a constellation (星座). Without you, we are just a broken circle.”
At the bottom of the letter were signatures — messy, small, but sincere. It was signed by every single
member of the choir.
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2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
That night, I couldn’t sleep, the letter lying on my bedside table. ____________________________________
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The night of the concert arrived, and as we stood backstage, I was trembling. __________________________
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