资源简介 余姚中学 2025学年第二学期期中考试高一试卷英 语本试题卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。全卷满分 150分,考试时间 120分钟。考生注意:1. 答题前,请将自己的班级、姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔填写在答题纸规定的位置上。2. 答题时,请按照答题纸上的注意事项要求,在答题纸相应的位置上规范作答。选择题部分第一部分 听力(共两节,满分 30分)做题时,先将答案标在试卷上,录音结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题纸上。第一节(共 5小题;每小题 1.5分,满分 7.5分)听下面 5段对话,每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有 10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。1. What did the man ask the woman to do A. Call up Lucy. B. Wake up Lucy. C. Pick up Lucy.2. What do the speakers intend to do A. Arrange a holiday. B. Work a bit harder. C. Return from the beach.3. Why is the woman drinking Pu’er A. She likes its taste.B. She wants to be thinner.C. She believes it’s good for health.4. What is the purpose of the “green points” system A. To reduce app usage. B. To promote green travel. C. To sell more bus tickets.5. What is the man doing on Thursday afternoons A. Coaching a student.B. Writing a research paper.C. Attending a debate competition.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 6、7题。6. What is mentioned about Bryson Road A. It has a subway stop.B. It is often jammed with traffic.C. It is partially under construction.7. What does the man advise the woman to do A. Put off her trip. B. Walk two blocks. C. Take a different return route.试题第 1页,共 10页听第 7段材料,回答 8、9题。8. Why does the woman think July is the best time to move A. Their business is slow. B. The weather is favorable. C. It’s easy to hire people.9. How will they handle the moving A. Finish it all at once.B. Have the sales section go first.C. Do one department at a time.听第 8段材料,回答 10至 13题。10. Who shaped the woman’s career path A. Her sister. B. Her father. C. Her students.11. What was the woman’s first full-time job A. An accountant. B. A workshop boss. C. Amusic teacher.12. What challenge did the woman face A. Lack of students. B. Financial pressure. C. No scholarships.13. What is the woman’s future goal A. To build music colleges.B. To help students win scholarships.C. To develop rural education programs.听第 9段材料,回答 14至 17题。14. What is the man’s photo mainly about A. Oranges. B. Autumn scenery. C. A competition.15. How many likes does a famous photo need according to the study A. 150. B. 850. C. 1,000.16. What is the man’s main reason for taking photos A. To share them. B. To win awards. C. To earn a living.17. What does the man want for his birthday A. A camera. B. A photograph. C. A hat.听第 10段材料,回答 18至 20题。18. Why did the flowers and the tree initially have conflicts A. The tree used too much water.B. The flowers wanted more light.C. The tree envied the beauty of the flowers.19. What did the tree do to resist the flowers A. It ran out of all the water.B. It blocked out all the sunlight.C. It exposed them to the hot sun.20. What does the speaker want to tell us A. A friend in need is a friend indeed.B. Cooperation leads to win-win results.C. Storms make trees take deeper roots.试题第 2页,共 10页第二部分 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。AWomen and Wealth withADAMSWEALTH PARTNERSCEO David Adams shares how quarterly (每季度的) events empower women on their financialjourney.From retirement planning to investment management, Adams Wealth Partners provides a range ofsolutions that are tailored to individual circumstances and goals.Nashville Lifestyles(NL): Tell us about your “Women and Wealth” series.David Adams(DA): We are in our 3rd year of hosting amazing groups of women from all differentindustries and backgrounds and a variety of excellent speakers. It’s an opportunity for women to learnabout and discuss important and sensitive topics around wealth. Many of our attendees even have madenew friends and connected with professionals they now work with, which is so cool to see!NL: Why did the team decide to start this program for women DA: Our firm recognized that women, in general, face unique financial challenges, including pay gaps,longer life expectancies, and often taking career breaks for family reasons. Our Women & Wealth serieswas created as a way to address these specific needs. It’s not just about investing — it’s aboutempowering women to make informed decisions, build wealth, and prepare for retirement.NL: What are the top two or three things you discuss there DA: Our topics include emotions surrounding money, protecting your family’s legacy, nutrition andhealth coaching, how to teach your children about money, and much more.NL: I haven’t heard of another financial planning company doing this. How can women get involved DA: This initiative gives us great fulfillment to see women connecting with others and gainingconfidence around these topics. We host quarterly events, with our next one coming up in May!To receive an invite and stay updated on future events email Taylor@.21. What additional benefit do attendees gain from “Women and Wealth” A. New social connections. B. Discounted service packages.C. Guaranteed investment returns. D. Personalized financial software.22. Which of the following is a unique challenge mentioned for women A. Gaps in working years. B. Limited access to loans.C. Lack of formal training. D. Fewer job opportunities.23. What is this text A. A news article. B. An announcement.C. Amagazine interview. D. A personal blog post.试题第 3页,共 10页B“You learn a lot by almost dying,” David always says.In 2010, David, a sophomore from the medical school of Pennsylvania got very sick and thediagnosis was Castleman — a rare condition with approximately 7,000 new cases annually in the US.In hospital, David noticed curious red spots on his skin. He asked doctors what the blood spots meant.“They went out of their way to say they didn’t matter,” said David, but he would go on to prove he wason to something.Castleman hit David four more times over the next three years. David stayed alive only throughintense chemotherapy (化学疗法 ). Despite the illness, he managed to graduate and began an MBA(Master of Business Administration) at Wharton School, where he founded the CDCN — a globalinitiative devoted to fighting Castleman. Many of his MBA classmates joined the cause. David hopedthat adding a CEO mindset would enable him to improve his approach to curing himself. CDCNprioritized clinical trials that reused drugs the FDA (美国药监局) had already approved as safe.In 2013, another attack marked his closest experience with death yet. This time, David saved hisown life. After examining his medical charts, he targeted an idea that researchers hadn’t yet explored: Aprotein (蛋白质 ) called VECF which controls blood vessel growth was rising at 10 times its normallevel. David assumed that the red spots with every re-occurrence were a direct result of that protein rise.David asked his doctor to order Sirolimus, a drug approved to help fight the immune system when itactivates against kidney transplants. He picked it up at a pharmacy. “A drug that could potentially savemy life was hiding in plain sight,” he said.So far, David has been in remission from Castleman for more than six years, close to full strength.As an assistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania, he was running a clinical trial on the drugthat has given him his life back. “So little time and money has been invested in these rare diseases likeCastleman,” says David, “There’s tremendous opportunity to change that, there’s a lot of promisingsuccesses!”24. What can we know about the CDCN A. It’s a national organization in the USA.B. It enrolled members beyond the medical field.C. It was founded when David was a medical student.D. It prioritized clinical trials on newly-applied drugs.25. According to the text, which one is TRUE A. Sirolimus has certain effectiveness for Castleman.B. David suffered Castleman four times all together.C. There’re roughly 7,000 Castleman cases in the US.D. Red spots on David’s skin caused an increase in VECF levels.26. What can be inferred from the last paragraph A. David has recovered from Castleman completely.B. David has completed further research on Sirolimus.C. Sufficient investments are put in Castleman research.D. High likelihood of achievement is in Castleman research.27. What can we learn from David’s experience A. No pains, no gains. B. It’s never too late to learn.C. Actions speak louder than words. D. God helps those who help themselves.试题第 4页,共 10页CAs trees turn gold and red in autumn, scientists are debating exactly what those colors are for. “Ihad always assumed that autumn leaves were waste baskets,” said ecologist Dr. Wilkinson. “That’swhat I was told as a student.” For decades, textbooks claimed that autumn colors were just a by-productof dying leaves. But in recent years, scientists have recognized that autumn colors probably play animportant role in the life of many trees.Dr. Hamilton, from Oxford University, proposed that bright autumn leaves contain a message:they warn insects to leave them alone. In the fall, insects choose trees where they will lay their eggs.Then the next spring, the baby insects feed on the tree, often with damaging results. A tree candiscourage these insects with poisons.Dr. Hamilton assumed that trees with strong defenses might be able to protect themselves evenfurther by letting egg-laying insects know what was in store for their eggs. By producing brilliantautumn colors, the trees advertised their harmfulness. As insects evolved to avoid the brightest leaves,natural selection favored trees that could become even brighter.The leaf-signal theory has drawn criticism, most recently from Dr. Hoch at the University ofWisconsin, who argues that bright leaves appear on trees that have no insects to warn off. His recentwork suggests that fall colors serve mainly as a sunscreen. Autumn leaves cannot capture all thesunlight striking them, and the leftover energy can build up in the leaf and cause damage to its tissue.Anthocyanins (花青素) that produce red and orange colors appear to protect autumn leaves by blockingsome of the sunlight. “You may have a few instances where insects have some sort of relationship tocolor changes,” Dr. Hoch said, “but it’s almost certainly not a broad-based explanation. It doesn’t holdany water.”These arguments have not influenced Dr. Hamilton’s supporters, who argue that the leaf-signaltheory is still worth investigating. But both sides agree that the debate is useful, because it has giventhem deeper admiration for this time of year.28. What did Dr. Wilkinson present about autumn leaves in the first paragraph A. A new discovery. B. A wide-ranging debate.C. A commonly-held view. D. A theoretical assumption.29. What is the function of bright autumn leaves according to Dr. Hamilton A. To attract certain insects. B. To prevent trees from harm.C. To store nutrients for the future. D. To maintain ecological balance.30. Which of the following is TRUE according to paragraph 4 A. Dr. Hoch had a better understanding of the fall colors than Dr. Hamilton.B. Dr. Hoch’s work showed the only function of fall colors as a sunscreen.C. Dr. Hoch found autumn leaves are completely unable to get the sunshine.D. Dr. Hoch criticized the connection between bright leaves and insect warning.31. What is the main idea of the text A. Scientists have fully understood why autumn leaves change color.B. Scientists are debating the possible purposes of bright autumn colors.C. Autumn leaves change color mainly to protect themselves from insects.D. Autumn colors have been recognized as a useless by-product of dying leaves.试题第 5页,共 10页DWhy do countries vary in wealth This fundamental economic question often arouses childlikecuriosity. Traditional economic growth models emphasize the accumulation of production factors: laborand capital, and recently, technology or ideas. A country’s wealth is believed to increase with higherper-worker capital shares and more productive use of resources.However, this theory leaves a gap: why do some countries gain more of these factors than others The 2024 Nobel Prize winners in economics argue that government quality is key.On October 14, 2024, three U.S.-based academics, Simon Johnson, James Robinson, and DaronAcemoglu, were awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics for their research on the historical andinstitutional factors contributing to global inequality. Their research stressed the need for stronginstitutions and the rule of law in promoting prosperity (繁荣 ) and reducing poverty, especially incountries troubled by dictatorship, where the ruler or the very few individuals typically exercise strictcontrol over all aspects of society. The three academics explained that because of the highly unequaldistribution of resources the countries may face the risk of social unrest and the majority of people mayexperience poverty.The prizewinners identified the historical roots of weak institutional environments that arecharacteristics of many low-income countries today. Their research undeniably demonstrated theimportance of historical uniqueness, moving development economics away from abstract growthmodels. Their work was a break from theories assuming an unavoidable path to modernization basedon the unusual experiences of western Europe.At a press conference, Robinson from the University of Chicago referred to his co-winners fromMIT as his “best friends” and emphasized that economists do not have a cure-all or a silver bullet forsolving social problems. Instead, ideas are important in terms of giving people ways to think about theproblems in their society.Although the three academics may not have been able to fully provide an account of why somecountries are rich and others poor, new generations of economists have a firm foundation established ontheir work.32. What production factors do traditional economic growth models highlight A. Ideas, shares and resources. B. Labor force, the capital city, and technology.C. Capital, technology, and shares. D. Labor force, money for investment, and ideas.33. What does the underlined word “dictatorship” in paragraph 3 mean A. Absolute power. B. Social unrest.C. Strict regulations. D. Limited resources.34. Which statement will the prizewinners probably agree with A. Economists clearly know how to deal with social issues.B. Weak institutional environments are significant in promoting prosperity.C. Western Europe’s experiences unnecessarily show the path to modernization.D. Historical and institutional factors have not accounted for global inequality.35. Which can be the best title for the text A. Strong Institutions to Reduce PovertyB. Complete Solution to Solving Social ProblemsC. New Discovery of Factors Affecting ProsperityD. Economic Growth Models and Global Inequality试题第 6页,共 10页第二节(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。There are so many definitions of wisdom. Simply put, wisdom is a mix of insight, commonsense,experience, and results to sound judgement. It is not merely a desirable quality but an absolutenecessity in a world filled with chaos, controversy, and conflicts. 36 It shines our waythrough darkness.Growing up with fairy tales and fantasy movies, I always associated wisdom with Gandalf, Yoda,and Albus Dumbledore. Although these characters have given every one of us tons of inspiration,wisdom actually lies within ourselves. 37 And how Embarking on new experiences is an avenue for acquiring wisdom. You will never grow frombeing in your comfort zone, which is why you need to get out of it. Do change your routine andexperience as much as what life takes you! In fact, there are always several sides to a life story. Toidentify the truth, you need to be receptive to different views. 38 It is not emotion-basedeither. Train your mind to be a judgment-free space for ideas. Open-mindedness opens new pathways toprofound insights.What if you are desperate for personal growth and improvement 39 The more timeyou spend with them, the more transfer of knowledge there will be. Your tutors can be whoever is wiserthan you. Yet prior to that, engage in dialogue with them to find out why.Rome was not built in a day. 40 Instead it takes a span of your life and continuouseffort to mature in wisdom as you navigate life’s challenges.A. Individuals need to bring it out.B. It isn’t something you are born with.C. Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens.D. Developing wisdom is not a destination.E. Never base your view on the most popular opinions.F. A shortcut to do that is to have wise people as your tutors.G. In order to navigate in the world, wisdom becomes our guiding light.试题第 7页,共 10页第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分 30 分)第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 1分,满分 15 分)阅读下面短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。Last term, my school organized a science competition. Being fond of physics experiments, I41 teamed up with three classmates. Our goal was to 42 an experiment exploringrenewable energy solutions — a topic we felt could make a(n) 43 contribution toenvironmental protection.At the initial stage, Emma, our team leader, often 44 us, “Loose lips sink ships —let’s keep our ideas secret.” Despite her warning, Jake 45 our plan by accident. Thisforced us to 46 our design, pushing our timeline back.During the final week, the 47 became overwhelming. Sarah, usually the calmest,even yelled at me for a 48 math error.“Let’s take a breath,” Emma said. We 49 through nights, following scientificprocedures with accurate measurements. Our perseverance finally 50 when we couldgenerate steady energy output using recycled materials.On presentation day, my hands shook as I 51 our model. The judges smiled as weexplained how our wind-powered generator could power emergency shelters in natural disasters. Oneprofessor 52 , “Your strategy for addressing energy threats is exceptionally creative.”Though we didn’t win first prize, this 53 made me realize true creativity requires notjust intelligence, but the courage to step out of our 54 . Science isn’t just about formulas —it’s about 55 closely through mistakes and late nights to turn ideas into reality.41. A. extremely B. immediately C. gradually D. potentially42. A. strengthen B. overcome C. prohibit D. conduct43. A. significant B. abnormal C. automatic D. passive44. A. reminded B. motivated C. blessed D. opposed45. A. detected B. recalled C. leaked D. denied46. A. occupy B. select C. preserve D. adjust47. A. confidence B. passion C. pressure D. fantasy48. A. typical B. slight C. critical D. major49. A. supplied B. exposed C. persuaded D. struggled50. A. broke out B. paid off C. set off D. ran out51. A. demonstrated B. improved C. confirmed D. predicted52. A. questioned B. monitored C. commented D. appointed53. A. lecture B. experience C. departure D. ceremony54. A. comfort zone B. search engine C. theme park D. flash card55. A. conquering B. contrasting C. cooperating D. striking试题第 8页,共 10页非选择题部分注意:将答案写在答题纸上。写在本试卷上无效。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。The way people celebrate traditional festivals has changed greatly with the rise of the Internet. Theinfluence of digital culture ranges 56 online gift-giving to virtual temple fairs, 57has brought both convenience and challenge.In the past, activities during festivals like the Spring Festival often 58 (stir) deepemotions and a sense of community. But now, many young people choose to express their respect and59 (generous) through digital red envelopes or online donations, 60 (impact) theemotional connection traditionally associated with these celebrations.However, whether this digital shift will weaken the 61 (religion) or cultural meaningof traditional festivals remains 62 (see). Some feel 63 (strike) by theconvenience of online celebrations, while 64 worry that real-life connections are beinglost. The long-term effects of the Internet on traditional festivals are still 65 openquestion.In short, the Internet presents both opportunities and concerns, and only time will tell how deeplyit will reshape our festival traditions.第四部分 写作(共两节,满分 40分)第一节(满分 15分)假定你是李华,你校将举办一场主题为“Music:ABridge for Cultural Exchange”的国际生交流会。你被邀请作为学生代表发表英文演讲。请你撰写这篇演讲稿,内容包括:(1)阐述音乐在文化交流中的作用;(2)结合自身经历,介绍一首歌曲、一件乐器或一种音乐形式,并说明其承载的文化内涵;(3)呼吁大家通过音乐与世界对话,促进文化互鉴。注意:(1)写作词数应为 100个左右;(2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。Good morning, dear friends!__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________试题第 9页,共 10页第二节(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。I had been swimming competitively for about five years and was ready to quit. I was often theonly Chinese American at the swimming competitions and our team couldn’t afford good uniforms.However, my number one reason for wanting to quit was that I kept receiving “Honorable Mentions”(安慰奖 ). Any athlete knew that you didn’t want to have a bookshelf full of “Honorable Mentions”,which you got just because you showed up.One summer day, the day before a big 400-meter swim meet, I decided to tell my grandma that Iwas quitting the swim team. When I told her, she looked at me in the eyes and said, “Dear, rememberthese words ‘Quitters never win and winners never quit.’ Your grandmother didn’t raise losers orquitters. You go to that meet tomorrow, and you swim like you are a grandchild of mine, you hear ”Struggling to understand grandma’s words, I said nothing but “Yes, grandma.”The next day we arrived at the swim meet late, missing my group of swimmers in the 15/16 agegroup. My coach insisted that I be allowed to swim with the older group. I knew that she was includingme in the race so that our journey to the meet would not be wasted, and she had no expectations at allthat I would come in anything but eighth place, because there weren’t nine lanes (泳道).As I mounted the board, all the other girls looked at me. I quickly noticed that these girls were allhere to do just one thing — beat me! All of a sudden, my grandma’s words rang in my head, “Quittersnever win and winners never quit. You swim like you are a grandchild of mine.” “Yes, grandma, I willswim like I am a grandchild of yours,” I said to myself.注意:(1)续写词数应为 150个左右;(2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。At the sound of the whistle (哨声), I threw myself into the pool. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________It was then that I heard the claps and cheers around me. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________出题:舒芳芳;审题:劳秀清试题第 10页,共 10页余姚中学 2025 学年第二学期期中考试高一英语参考答案听力1-5 AABBA 6-10 CCACB 11-15 ABCBC 16-20 ACBCB阅读理解21-23 AAC 24-27 BADD 28-31 CBDB 32-35 DACC七选五36-40 GAEFD完形填空41-55 BDAAC DCBDB ACBAC语法填空56-65 from, which, stirred, generosity, impacting,religious, to be seen, struck, others, an写作略【听力原文】Text 1M: This is Jerry speaking. I am Lucy’s headmaster. Up to now, Lucy is not present atthe class. Do you know where she is You are her roommate, right W: Yes. She just left the dorm, and is probably on the way to the class.M: OK. Could you please give her a call and tell her to hurry up W: I will.Text 2W: I need a break. I have been working so hard this year. Time to book another weekat the beach.M: I feel the same way. Let’s look at some destinations and decide where to go.W: I have a few places in mind already.Text 3M: What is your favorite Chinese tea Mine is oolong.W: Mine too, but the one I’m drinking now is Pu’er. They say it can help you loseweight.M: Lose weight I don’t think you need to lose weight. I’ve heard that green tea is thehealthiest of all.答案第 1页,共 3页Text 4M: I just got 50 “green points” for taking the subway today. They can be exchangedfor a bus ticket or a tree-planting certificate.W: How does that work I usually drive.M: The app tracks low-carbon trips. More points mean more rewards, encouraginggreener choices.Text 5W: I noticed you’ve been coming to this café every Thursday afternoon for the pastmonth. Working on something special M: Actually, I’m tutoring a high school student who’s preparing for the nationaldebate competition. This is the only time that fits both our schedules.Text 6W: Excuse me. Do you know if bus No. 7 goes to Bryson road M: Yes, it does. Are you trying to get to Valmont’s shopping plaza W: Actually, yes, it’s on Bryson road, right M: That’s right, this bus will stop in front of the mall, but there’s some repairing workunderway on the south side of Bryson road. Bus No. 7 coming back this direction isbeing rerouted away from the road. It’s confusing.W: So, oh, I see.M: For your return trip, I’d recommend taking bus number 22 instead. It stops abouttwo blocks from here.Text 7M: We need to decide exactly when we’re going to move. Any suggestions W: I think July would be the best time. Our sales are always down that month. Wecould move all the office equipment at a weekend, do everything at once.M: I think a weekend is too short. Maybe we should do it department by department.W: What do you mean M: Well, each week, a different department would move. That way, there wouldalways be people here to handle customer inquiries, phone calls, and so on.W: Emm, that’s a good idea.Text 8M: Sophia, who had a great influence on your career W: I would say it’s my father. He started a violin workshop when I was just 12, so Igrew up playing the violin with my sister and his students. But a life in music wasn’tmy plan. After graduation, I took a job as an accountant. It was stable and paid well.M: What was that like W: It was safe, but I felt something was missing. So when a local music schooloffered me a part-time teaching role, I jumped at the chance.M: Did you face any challenges in your journey W: Well, where to start I taught music part-time while working as an accountant for答案第 2页,共 3页three years. Then I decided to go full-time into music education. It wasn’t easy —there were financial struggles and doubts from family. But I kept going.M: What achievement are you most proud of W: I’m most proud of founding Youth Symphony Program, which has helped over200 students win scholarships to top music colleges.M: What are your plans for the future W: I’m planning to expand the program to rural areas where access to musiceducation is limited.Text 9W: I love the colors of autumn. All the leaves turn orange and yellow and red.M: Yes, I got a great photo yesterday. 850 people liked it and nearly 650 peopleshared it. Does that mean I’m famous on social media W: I’m afraid not. According to a recent study, you still need to get 150 more likes.M: What a pity!W: Is that mainly why you take pictures M: What No, no, I just like to share them, so my friends and families can see them.W: Have you ever thought about doing it professionally M: No, but I have joined some competitions and won.W: That’s amazing. I can’t wait to see what you take in winter when it snows.M: I’ll probably get a cold.W: Sounds like you should buy a warm hat then.M: Thankfully, my birthday is in November, so I’ll add it to my list.Text 10M: There was a beautiful garden with some flowers and a tree. Both the flowers andthe tree gave the place a wonderful look, and they were the pride of the gardener. Butno one knows that the flowers and the tree couldn’t stand each other. The flowershated the tree’s shadow, because it left them only just enough light to live. The tree,on the other hand, hated the flowers because they drank nearly all the water, leavinghim just enough to live. The situation became so serious that the flowers decided torun out of all the water in the ground so that the tree would die. The tree fought backby not protecting the flowers from the hot sun, so they began to dry up. Soon, theflowers were really weak, and the tree was drying up. The gardener wondered whyand stopped watering them. When he did that, both the tree and the flowers realizedthat it was better to help each other. They learned how to live in harmony with thosearound them. So they decided to work together, using both the shade and the water togrow well. After seeing how well they were doing, the gardener gave the best care tothe garden, watering and fertilizing (施肥于) it better than any other patch (小块土地)for miles around.答案第 3页,共 3页 展开更多...... 收起↑ 资源列表 余姚中学2025学年第二学期期中考试高一英语参考答案.pdf 余姚中学2025学年第二学期期中考试高一英语听力.mp3 余姚中学2025学年第二学期期中考试高一英语试卷.pdf