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安徽芜湖市第一中学2025-2026学年度第二学期期中教学质量检测高二英语试题
一、听力选择题
1．Why is Craig standing outside
A．To wait for someone.
B．To avoid a kind of smell.
C．To stay away from the heat.
2．What is the woman’s main concern about planting bamboo
A．It might grow out of control.
B．It is expensive to maintain.
C．It will attract too many birds.
3．How does the man feel now
A．Worried. B．Confused. C．Relieved.
4．What is the relationship between the speakers
A．Colleagues.
B．Salesperson and customer.
C．Tailor and client.
5．How much will the woman pay for her phone
A．125. B．150. C．500.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6．What is the purpose of the woman’s phone call
A．To apply for a job.
B．To arrange a meeting.
C．To interview the salesperson.
7．What does the man offer to do for the woman
A．Return her call.
B．Take a message for her.
C．Put her through to Mr. Burton’s secretary.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8．What does the man suggest doing
A．Having a party.
B．Shortening the material.
C．Meeting the companies first.
9．What will the speakers do in two weeks
A．Make a presentation. B．Draw some pictures. C．Start a project.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
10．What did the woman do in her teens
A．A cashier. B．A waitress. C．A salesperson.
11．What does the woman imply about her former jobs
A．They were hard work.
B．They were suitable for her.
C．They were not her favorite.
12．What might the woman do later
A．Further her studies.
B．Look for another temporary job.
C．Improve her academic performance.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
13．What is Mary eager to do
A．Improve her teaching effectiveness.
B．Present the topic in an interesting way.
C．Build better relationships with students.
14．Why is Professor J. K. Simmons popular
A．His book is a bestseller.
B．His teaching methods are creative.
C．He is a senior teacher in the school.
15．Which learning approach does Professor J. K. Simmons suggest
A．Doing research in groups.
B．Developing learning in pairs.
C．Focusing on personal study skills.
16．What does Professor J. K. Simmons’ book mainly focus on
A．Guidance for classroom management.
B．Student cooperation and individual growth.
C．Relationships between teachers and students.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．Who inspired Ann to be a nurse
A．Her father B．Her teachers C．Her cousin.
18．What did Ann’s teachers advise her to do
A．Improve her math.
B．Practice her English.
C．Focus on her biology.
19．What does Ann think of learning nursing
A．Effortless. B．Challenging. C．Enjoyable.
20．What does Ann value most about her job
A．The high pay.
B．The career prospects.
C．The sense of fulfillment.
二、阅读理解
Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame
It is a free research-based app designed to help young children develop skills such as calming down and solving problems. This app encourages your child to help a monster friend calm down by taking long, deep breaths, and then to think of a solution to everyday challenges. The app is also great for teaching children skills such as self control and persistence. It is available in English and Spanish.
Mindful PowersTM
Mindful PowersTM is an award-winning app that is fully focused on the whole development of children through play. The app uses voice-guided stories to teach kids about managing emotions and about the power of mindfulness. Kids also get to practise calming their own FlibbertigibbetTM, a cute virtual pet. If your child is struggling with anxiety or concentration problems, you may want to try Mindful PowersTM to help him stay calm and focused. This app is available for free.
Headspace
Although the app initially was targeted at meditation (冥想) and mindfulness in adults, it now has many sections your entire family can use. This app has breathing exercises, tutorials, guided relaxations, comfortable sounds, visualizations and meditation exercises, broken down into different categories depending on the user’s age. The app also has short sessions and simple techniques for young children. Headspace also suggests a family subscription. A 7-day free trial is available, and the premium version (高级版) costs $12.99 per month.
Stop, Breathe&Think Kids
Stop, Breathe&Think Kids suggests mindful breathing exercises and guided meditation to help children learn how to meditate, focus, and identify and process big emotions. This app encourages them to focus on their feelings and on how their body feels, and therefore helps them connect with their inner selves. There are more than 20 free exercises available and the premium version costs $10 a month.
21．What do we know about Mindful PowersTM
A．It charges a small fee.
B．It is combined with games.
C．It advises kids to keep pets at home.
D．It provides some mindful breathing exercises.
22．Which app is suitable for the whole family
A．Headspace. B．Mindful PowersTM.
C．Stop, Breathe&Think Kids. D．Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame.
23．What benefit may these four apps bring to people
A．Improved sleep. B．Effective teamwork.
C．Good eating habits. D．Better mental well-being.
For years, as an art influencer, I lived online, documenting all aspects of my life and desiring more followers on Instagram. A constant panic over lost connections, the emptiness of endless scrolling, and a nearly missed car accident left me feeling drained. Overwhelmed, I deactivated my account and bought an old Nokia. Then, everything changed.
Only after giving up my smartphone did I realize how distracted and anxious I had become. Withdrawal was difficult, but as months passed, subtle changes accumulated. When the Internet wasn’t immediately accessible, the urge to use it faded away, and parts of me that had been buried under years of digital noise surfaced. Without endless scrolling, hours have returned to me. I can use the otherwise screen time to be healthy or productive, but I can also use it to appreciate the lost art of idleness. I spend a good part of the day just leafing through magazines, drinking cups of tea, poking clumsily at the piano. I don’t believe it is possible to waste time when I am fully present.
Staying in touch has proved easier than expected. My dumbphone still allows calls and texts, and most online messaging tools are available on my computer. It turns out that the only people I really need to contact on the go are those I am working with. What time will you be there or I’m running late — that’s urgent information. Some interactions, such as group chats, messages to friends and family abroad might feel urgent, but once I step away from them, I realize that the sense of urgency is a product of software engineering, my own anxiety, or a combination.
It has been years since I downgraded. I now carry a film camera instead of a smartphone, and the deliberate act of taking photos brings me genuine joy. When people ask whether I miss my smartphone, I think back to the height of my addiction. I was constantly online, yet rarely present. How could I miss that time I was hardly even there.
24．What does the underlined word “drained” mean in paragraph 1
A．Fascinated. B．Exhausted.
C．Committed. D．Complex.
25．Which best describes the author’s life in paragraph 2
A．Absorbed in new hobbies.
B．Stuck in digital withdrawal.
C．Focused on quality moments.
D．Built on health and productivity.
26．What does the author realize after shifting to the dumbphone
A．He has to rely on computers.
B．Real-time contact is much needed.
C．Close relationships are hard to maintain.
D．The sense of urgency is overemphasized.
27．What does the author’s experience show
A．Stopping scrolling, restoring health.
B．Quitting Instagram, embracing possibility.
C．Downgrading devices, upgrading presence.
D．Dropping smartphone, recognizing urgency.
Armed conflicts are known to impact humans significantly, but their effects on animals have often been underestimated.
A recent study in Current Biology highlighted that the migration (迁徙) and reproduction of the endangered Greater Spotted Eagle may have been influenced by regional conflicts.
The Greater Spotted Eagle is listed as vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's red list. They migrate through Ukraine between wintering areas in southern Europe and East Africa and key breeding (繁衍) grounds in southern Belarus in spring.
The research team studied 19 migrating GPS-tagged Greater Spotted Eagles in March and April of 2022. The flight altitude during this period was relatively low, about 350 meters, exposing them to regions of intense human conflicts.
Their data suggested that increased military activity like jets, tanks and other weapons could disturb the eagles. When exposed to such events, the eagles might change their flight path to escape. The researchers found that while migrating through Ukraine, the eagles deviated (偏离) 10 percent more compared to previous years, which resulted in longer migration distances.
Also, the birds made about 60 percent fewer stops during the migration. Human conflicts can affect the eagle’s decisions about when to take breaks during their journey, leading them to choose to keep moving even when they might need to rest. More notably, the eagles, which breed relatively slowly, face disturbances that impact chick (雏鸟)care and breeding success.
It only takes minor conflicts to push animal populations into the danger zone. “Even with the onset of what could be a fairly minor conflict from a human perspective, we see the average wildlife population declining,” Joshua Daskin, an ecologist at Yale University told The New York Times.
A large number of animal protection organizations have carried out disaster relief work to rescue, feed, treat and support animals during conflicts. However, very few have the resources to tackle the root problems. International humanitarian law lacks clear rules to relieve animal suffering in armed conflicts. Efforts like a 1995 draft prohibition to stop military activities in protected areas have not yet led to an international treaty (协定). International policies still need significant improvements to recognize and protect animals in conflict zones.
28．Which aspect of the Greater Spotted Eagles does the recent study focus on
A．Their survival skills. B．Their physical health.
C．Their breeding habits. D．Their seasonal behavior.
29．How did regional conflicts affect the Greater Spotted Eagles
A．They increased their flight altitude.
B．They did not follow their typical flight paths.
C．They flew directly to their breeding grounds.
D．They stopped more frequently during migration.
30．What does Joshua Daskin say about human conflicts
A．They affect certain animal species.
B．They pose greater harm to humans than animals.
C．Even small conflicts can negatively impact wildlife.
D．Minor conflicts have a temporary effect on animals.
31．What is the last paragraph mainly about
A．The impact of wars on animal rescue work.
B．The success of wildlife conservation efforts.
C．The limitations of current animal protection laws.
D．The challenges of enforcing international treaties.
In the risky world of nuclear arms control, Princeton student Lepowsky is exploring how robots can make inspections more accurate and acceptable to host nations worried about invasive (侵入的) traditional methods. His latest research has led to a robot performing inspections without saving sensitive information.
“The host nation likely won’t want a human inspector poking their nose around,” said Lepowsky. “But even a robot has memory and sensors acquiring data.” The goal is to have high-confidence inspections without the robot saving information. For example, the robot would not save radiation measurements or create floor plans of sensitive areas.
The new prototype (样机) is built on an iRobot Create 3 platform, an educational robot. Robots offer advantages over human inspectors:they can tolerate higher radiation levels, are more consistent, and can be cheaper. They also can be programmed to generate trust, such as not using cameras to avoid seeing unwanted details. The idea for the robot started with Lepowsky’s adviser, Glaser, who was curious about creating a “forgetful robot” that could perform highly accurate nuclear arms inspections but forget everything afterward. This led to an even more interesting idea: “Rather than forgetting, we’re not even remembering in the first place,” Lepowsky said. He believes this feature can reassure hosts concerned about privacy.
Lepowsky likes the interdisciplinary nature of his work — drawing on both his robotics and policy expertise — and he likes that it requires a breadth of knowledge, not just depth. He values that his research is grounded in real-life applications for global security and nuclear nonproliferation (防扩散).
Predicting when the robot might be used in the field is difficult. “It’s easy to say, today, it’s not very realistic, but you have to be ready for if and when it becomes possible,” said Lepowsky. Research into this problem is very active. Because arms control is changing, the specific objectives of future agreements are hard to predict. “But we can hope they will be positive, and we need to be ready, technically. “
32．In which aspect is Lepowsky’s robot different from human inspectors
A．Data security. B．Memory capacity. C．Social acceptance. D．User friendliness.
33．What is said about the robot in paragraph 3
A．Its accurate system. B．Its privacy risks.
C．Its design mechanism. D．Its operational problems.
34．What does Lepowsky like about his work
A．Scientific research data. B．Real-time technical cooperation.
C．In-depth theoretical studies. D．Integrated knowledge across fields.
35．Which would be the best title for this passage
A．Princeton’s “Forgetful” Robots in Global Security
B．No-Memory Robots:The Future of Nuclear Checks
C．Nuclear Arms Control:Robots or Human Inspectors
D．Lepowsky’s “Curious” Robots for Radiation Detection
Many adults are proud to share their fascinations with what others would label as kids’ toys. Mini Brand mystery packs or other blind boxes have become a phenomenon as collectibles for some adults. 36 For others, Legos are on their wishlist encouraged by the brand’s growing number of grown-up sets.
37 Seeking and sparking child-like joy may be part of the appeal, said behavioral therapist Maddy Ellberger. “When something reminds us of a positive memory, we are likely to engage with it because the association relives memories.”
38 Clothing brands are also cashing in on nostalgia (怀旧情怀) from Crocs creating a Lizzie McGure clog to Lululemon’s Disney collection making a full comeback that includes adults. Barbie isn’t just for kids’ clothes now either, thanks to the recent film and “Barbie-core” fashion trend.
In addition to the trendy appeal, the new-found love for these items also speaks to a desire for connection in an increasingly divided world. But whether that desire for connection is satisfied depends on if you can translate the excitement into real, in-person connection. 39 But having or wearing the same thing is not the actual steps of forming shared identity. “And I feel like it’s not one that’s going to last,” Ellberger said.
Ellberger has a great idea for this. “You are into a certain trend, like toys. There’s a good chance you’ll find others who are into the same trend. 40 If it was part of a person’s screen saver, Santa or white elephant, that’s a really cute way of connecting over this,” she said.
A．The craze goes beyond toys.
B．So, what’s with the fascination
C．It’s a great way to form community.
D．Then give these toys to them as holiday gifts.
E．Social media fuels the trend by creating shared experiences.
F．Even stuffed animals are making their way into adults’ collections.
G．Childhood favorites have instead become relevant to adults again.
三、完形填空
“Why don’t you ‘act black’ ’’ Since my middle school years, I’ve been asked this question more than any other. It seems to me that too many people have let society 41 into their brains what should be expected of me, a black person, before ever 42 with me. But I believe in being who I am, not who others want me to be.
On my first day of high school, going into math class, two of my classmates 43 and laughed at me. I 44 thought it was my bed head, or that there was something 45 on the back of my shirt. But as I took my seat, I heard one of the students 46 , “Why is a black person taking Honors (荣誉课程) ” So it wasn’t my hair. An honors level class had simply been joined by a student whose skin was an unsettling 47 of brown.
Many people think my clothes should be big enough for me to 48 , or expect me to listen 49 to “black music.” In seventh grade, a group of my peers fixed their cold stares on my outfit — cargo shorts and a plain, fitting T-shirt. They called out to me, “Go get some clothes, white boy.”
In one of my music classes, the teacher asked me, “Do you like rap music more ” I replied, “No, rock.” The look of 50 on my classmates’ faces made me feel profoundly strange.
I am now in my junior year of high school. I still take all Honors courses. My wardrobe still only consists of clothes that are 51 to my proportions (身体比例). My music 52 ranges from rock to pop to techno, and almost everything in between. When it comes to choosing my friends, I am still 53 . I continue to do my best work in school in order to reach my goals, 54 when I look in the mirror, I still see skin of that same shade of brown.
My skin color has done nothing to 55 my personality, and my personality has done nothing to change my skin color.
41．A．pour B．program C．translate D．transform
42．A．meeting B．competing C．interacting D．arguing
43．A．pointed B．shouted C．gazed D．smiled
44．A．suddenly B．initially C．unluckily D．eventually
45．A．kept B．caught C．trapped D．stuck
46．A．whisper B．scream C．explain D．question
47．A．sense B．shade C．shadow D．tone
48．A．live in B．fit into C．stand out D．fall apart
49．A．largely B．mainly C．merely D．entirely
50．A．anger B．shock C．joy D．sorrow
51．A．similar B．familiar C．appropriate D．comfortable
52．A．shop B．studio C．home D．library
53．A．colorblind B．cautious C．carefree D．courageous
54．A．or B．for C．so D．yet
55．A．harm B．improve C．change D．reflect
四、语法填空
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或所给单词的正确形式。
As the wheel of time turns, traditional practices are witnessing a comeback. Gua sha, 56 ancient Chinese healing technique, has been gaining 57 (popular) in recent years as a holistic approach to wellness and beauty, because it offers various benefits to modern wellness seekers.
On TikTok, a before-and-after video of gua sha has been viewed more than 11.8 million times. Meanwhile, influencers have started to share their gua sha routines on some other media apps, attracting 58 (grow) attention from global audiences. Moreover, western beauty stores and 59 (celebrity) have jumped at the fashion and started favoring gua sha or selling its tools.
Factually, gua sha has been practiced in China since the Ming Dynasty and is known to have muscle pain relieved 60 improve blood circulation. Originally, it 61 (use) on the body, like arms, legs, and back. However, nowadays, it’s commonly used to improve the 62 (face) skin health. The practice is performed using a smooth-edged tool to gently scrape (刮) areas of the body, 63 , according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), can encourage a healthy flow of energy and blood.
Gua sha, a TCM practice, also 64 (serve) as a cultural practice, now has 65 (incredible) found its way to the west due to its potential health benefits. Undoubtedly, promoting TCM practices could be a much-needed opportunity for others to learn more about Chinese cultures.
五、书信写作
66．假定你是李华，你校成立了汉服社、龙舟社两个学生社团。你校英国交换生 Pete不知如何选择，写信向你求助。请你给他回信，内容包括：
1. 推荐某一社团；2. 说明理由。
参考词汇：the Hanfu Club汉服社；the Dragon Boat Club龙舟社。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为80个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Pete,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours
Li Hua
六、书面表达
67．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。
Ballet was a way of life in Kelly’s family. Her elder sister Serena was now dancing at a college. Though Kelly’s mom always wanted her to follow in her sister’s footsteps and Kelly herself was good at ballet, her love for ballet had faded years before, and she was eager for a new challenge.
One day at school, as Kelly left the dance studio, she walked past the gym, fascinated by boxers training inside the boxing ring (拳击赛场). She was deeply impressed by how hard they hit and how fast they moved. In fact, she’d long been attracted to boxing.
She pulled a piece of paper from her backpack. On the familiar Oakwood High School Club Sign-up Sheet was the phrase: BOXING CLUB TRYOUT (选拔). That was what Kelly really wanted to do. She knew her mom had high expectations for her when it came to ballet. Tired of trying to keep with her sister, Kelly was ready to carve (开辟) her own path.
The next day, she gathered her courage and told Serena about her new passion. At first, Serena didn’t understand and thought she was just joking. But when she saw Kelly was serious, she replied, “You know Mom wants you to be a ballet dancer, right Besides, boxing is only for boys, and you’re so good at ballet. Lean into your strength, Kelly.”
“But this is where I want to put my strength,” Kelly insisted, “and what exactly does ‘only for boys’ mean, anyway Boxing is a sport for everyone!”
Gradually, touched by her determination and passion, Serena began to understand and support her. Kelly could feel it. Her sister was going to respect her decision, no matter what. But that was nothing compared to the preparations for the tryout, where she was required to show her footwork (步法) and punching (击打) abilities with other candidates (候选人). Boxing didn’t come natural to Kelly, but she had made úp her mind to stick with her choice.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Para l: Then Kelly began her training for the tryout, keeping it a secret from her mom.
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Para 2: The following Monday, results of the boxing tryout were posted.
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参考答案
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 B A C B A A C B A B
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 C A A B A B C A B C
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 B A D B C D C D B C
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 C A C D B F B A C D
题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
答案 B C A B D A B A C B
题号 51 52 53 54 55
答案 C D A D C
1．B
【原文】W: Hello Craig, why are you standing outside in the cold Is it too hot in your shop
M: No, there’s a strong smell of smoke inside. I’m staying outside until the smell is gone.
W: You need a coat in this weather.
2．A
【原文】M: I think we should plant something tall and fast-growing here. Bamboo could be a good choice — it creates a natural screen and attracts some birds.
W: Bamboo But I heard it spreads too quickly and might spread throughout the whole garden.
3．C
【原文】W: So in the end, did you find out what had happened to your car
M: Yes. It had been taken away by the police because it was badly parked, but I’ve got it back now.
4．B
【原文】W: Excuse me. Could someone come over and get me the larger size of this shirt
M: Oh, yes, I’m sorry. We’ve just been tied up. I’ll have my colleague go get it for you right away.
5．A
【原文】W: Can you tell me about these mobile phones
M: The basic model is 125. With a gold case, it’s 150. If you want one with all the latest features, that will be 500.
W: Really, I just need a basic one.
6．A 7．C
【原文】M: Burton and Taylor Limited, how can I help you
W: Hello, my name is Eleanor Staples. I’m calling about your advertisement for a salesperson.
M: Ah, you need to speak to Mr. Burton. He’s dealing with the applications, but he’s in a meeting at the moment. I’ll put you through to his secretary.
W: Thank you. Do you have any idea how long his meeting will last I don’t want to miss him if he calls me back.
M: I’m not sure about that. But I’m sure his secretary will be able to supply you with all the details.
W: OK. Thanks very much.
8．B 9．A
【原文】M: How long do we have left
W: I think it’s just two weeks.
M: I can’t believe it’s we’re almost there.
W: Yeah, I’m excited too. I’ll be doing the introduction, right
M: Yes. But I was thinking that we should remove the third section, or the presentation will be too long. Plus, I’m looking forward to the party with the local companies after we’re done.
W: So am I! Well, back to the project. You are in charge of the pictures, and I’ll do the speech. We need to practice a lot this week.
M: OK. Let’s meet in the lecture room as it’s always empty.
10．B 11．C 12．A
【原文】M: What were you employed as in your temporary jobs
W: Well. I worked in a restaurant when I was a teenager. I started bringing food from the kitchen to the tables and helping clean up. Then, when I was twenty, I was allowed to work as a cashier.
M: Have you ever been fired from a temporary job
W: No. I worked hard.
M: In a future permanent job, what would you like to be employed as
W: I’d like to be in marketing, not those jobs I did before just to make a living.
M: What exams must you pass for the next stage of your career
W: I have to do a marketing degree, and most universities want English, math and one other subject, like psychology.
13．A 14．B 15．A 16．B
【原文】M: Mary, how did it go with preparing your lessons
W: Well, this is actually the first time that I have ever taught in an elementary classroom, but I’m a bit stuck right now, You know the topic I want them to research is a bit hard for pupils. I’m afraid that they won’t be able to handle it on their own. So I need new ideas on designing more effective teaching methods. Mr. Carter, do you have any suggestions
M: Well, you should probably read this book,written by J.K. Simmons. He is a professor who just transferred here last semester, but he is popular among students for his creative teaching methods. There is an extensive range of learning approaches mentioned in the book, including approaches for team research, which might be helpful to you.
W: You mean dividing the students into groups to do research I’ve never thought of this before.How does it work
M: Professor Simmons has already demonstrated how efficient this approach can be. Basically, it aims to increase cooperation between students and help them develop their own voice and perspective,
W: I’ll check out the book as soon as possible.
17．C 18．A 19．B 20．C
【原文】Hello, everybody. My name’s Ann. Thanks for turning up to listen to me talk about my career. I hope that some of you will decide to take up nursing in the future because it is a fantastic job. First of all, I’ll tell you a little bit about how I got started. I had no idea what I wanted to do until I was about 14, when I was listening to a family conversation. My cousin was talking to my dad and telling him all about how much she enjoyed her work. She was a nurse in a busy hospital. And I thought, yeah, that’s exactly what I’d like to do. When I told my teachers that’s what I decided, they were very encouraging. But they did say that although I had always got good marks in English and biology, I’d have to get a little better at math, or I wouldn’t be able to do the job. Well I must say, it wasn’t easy being a student nurse. It involved lots of late nights staying up to do my coursework. But I’d known it would be like that. Anyway, I think I have one of the best jobs in the world. My sister is an accountant, and although she earns far more than I do, I think my job is much more rewarding.
56．an 57．popularity 58．growing 59．celebrities 60．and 61．was used 62．facial 63．which 64．serving 65．incredibly
66．范文：
Dear Pete,
Knowing from your last letter that you are stuck in choosing the club, I’m writing to recommend the Dragon Boat Club to you.
Compared with the Hanfu Club, which mainly focuses on traditional costume appreciation, the Dragon Boat Club places greater emphasis on teamwork and physical endurance. What makes the Dragon Boat Club particularly appealing is its unique combination of physical challenge and cultural heritage, allowing participants to gain both enjoyment and meaningful experience. Moreover, participation in the Dragon Boat Club offers a valuable opportunity to gain deeper insight into the spirit of perseverance deeply rooted in Chinese culture. Given your interest in Chinese culture, I believe the Dragon Boat Club would suit you perfectly. I am confident that this choice will be both rewarding and memorable.
I hope my suggestion proves helpful. Please feel free to let me know if you would like more information.
Yours
Li Hua
67． Para l: Then Kelly began her training, keeping it a secret from her mom. Every day after school, Kelly dashed to the boxing gym, occupying herself with the intense training. Even when she was made fun of by boys in the gym, she bit her lip tightly and continued her training. Finally, the tryout came. Extremely nervous though, she stepped into the boxing ring, moved fast and punched hard to the surprise of other candidates. After the tryout, Kelly left the gym confidently, knowing she did her best.
Para 2: The following Monday, results of the boxing tryout were posted. To her delight, Kelly found her name on the list. At dinner that day, Kelly gathered her courage and said to her mom, “I'm sorry, Mom. I've made the boxing team and I'm ready to carve my own path.” At first, a flicker of disbelief and shock crossed her mom's face, but after a long, heart-to-heart talk, she gave Kelly a bear hug and whispered softly, “I'm so proud of you for being yourself. ”

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