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答案
一、听力
1.B
【原文】W: You’ve been sitting at that computer for ages. Are you writing your book report
M: I finished that yesterday. Now I’m stuck on some math problems. They’re pretty tough.
2.C
【原文】W: Could you pass me a cleaning cloth I can’t put clean dinner plates on this dirty shelf.
M: Here you are. If you like, I’ll prepare some vegetables while you are doing that.
3.C
【原文】M: Excuse me, I just got off Flight 2308 from New York. Where do I get my luggage
W: Follow the signs to the baggage claim area, please.
M: Got it. Thanks.
4.B
【原文】W: Kingscliffe Library. Can I help you
M: Yes. My library book is due back, but I had a bit of an emergency, so I can’t come to return it. Can I renew it
W: That’s no problem.
5.B
【原文】W: Do you know Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai offers public night tours now
M: I don’t know. What is special about the night tour
W: The night tour combines modern lighting and projection mapping shows with classical garden art. And the garden offers English-language guided services.
6.C 7.B
【原文】W: I’m getting really hungry. Do you want to order takeout
M: There are still leftovers from yesterday. Also, we have plenty of eggs to cook.
W: It is Friday, though. You know you want to have something fresh and easy.
M: Fine, but only if you pay for it.
W: Great. Let’s order some burgers for dinner to celebrate the week.
M: I don’t want a burger, though. Get me a salad with extra carrots and onions.
8.B 9.C
【原文】M: Alice, the summer vacation is coming up. Do you have any plans
W: I want to go to a beach to relax, but I’m worried about the crowds. What about you
M: I went to a forest to watch birds last year and it was a good trip. I plan to do that again this year. Well, have you considered climbing the mountains It’s less crowded and the air is fresh.
W: Good idea. What should I prepare before climbing
M: The sunscreen and a hat are necessary and you need to wear comfortable sports shoes.
W: Okay, I’ll buy them tomorrow.
M: You can also watch some videos to learn some mountain climbing skills.
10.B 11.A 12.B
【原文】W: Mike, where did you get the handmade ornament It has a special Vietnamese style.
M: I bought it at a local market during the China-Vietnam Cultural Festival. It provided various Vietnamese goods, delicious snacks and traditional performances.
W: That’s amazing. What else did you do and buy there
M: I collected some handcrafted art pieces. I also tried local Vietnamese food, including classic curry dishes, coconut sticky rice and special fried snacks. The fried snacks were the most delicious of all.
W: Did you buy any fresh Vietnamese fruits
M: No. The fruits were cheap, but I had plenty of snacks and drinks. As a result, I had no appetite for more food.
W: It is a wonderful chance to experience foreign culture and buy unique goods without going abroad. Will you take part in the festival next year
M: Certainly. Shall I bring you a small souvenir if I go
W: That would be perfect. I am also considering a short trip there in the near future.
13.B 14.A 15.C 16.A
【原文】M: Hey, Alice. Thanks for saving me a spot at the table.
W: No problem. How come you are so late They were just serving pizza, but it’s all gone now.
M: I know. Mrs. Clay had to keep the entire class 10 minutes after the bell.
W: What is she teaching you right now
M: The countries of the world and their capital cities. It’s so confusing.
W: There is no way it’s as confusing as what we learned in Mr. Potter’s class. He’s teaching us about shapes and measuring angles.
M: Ah, math is always hard for me. Hey, did you hear Mr. Johnson is taking us on a field trip
W: Oh, yeah. We’re going swimming this afternoon.
M: He’s such a cool teacher. Last year when his class got all B’s or higher, he took them to a soccer game.
W: That’s awesome! I wonder where he will take us this year.
M: I don’t know, but my vote is for the amusement park!
17.C 18.C 19.A 20.A
【原文】M: You seem a lot brighter than last time we met, Lena.
W: I suppose I am, thanks, Alan. Work is still stressful, but I’m no longer allowing it to give me sleepless nights.
M: That’s great! What’s changed
W: Well, I started helping out at the food bank downtown, and it has really changed my mind.
M: Really I would have imagined seeing people struggling like that would make you feel worse, not better.
W: That thought did cross my mind. But in fact, the opposite has been true!
M: That’s great! What kind of things do you do at the food bank
W: When I started out, I was just sorting donations and serving meals. But I’ve recently been asked to organize a fund-raising event.
M: Oh, exciting!
W: Yes! It’s a bit challenging, but it feels great to learn new skills and be trusted with more responsibility.
M: Let me know if you need any help with marketing the event. I may not have time to volunteer regularly, but I’ll gladly donate my professional skills!
W: Wow, really That would be amazing. Thanks!
21.A
22.C 23.B
24.B 25.A 26.D 27.A
28.D 29.C 30.A 31.B
32.B 33.A 34.C 35.B
36.B 37.A 38.E 39.D 40.G
41.B 42.D 43.B 44.A 45.C 46.A 47.B 48.A 49.C 50.D
51.B 52.D 53.A 54.D 55.B
56.for【解析】考查介词。固定搭配 be famous for，意为“因……而闻名”。故填 for。
57.years【解析】考查名词复数。year 为可数名词，前有 5,000 修饰，应用复数形式。故填 years。
58.called【解析】考查非谓语动词。空格处作后置定语修饰 man。call 与 man 为逻辑上的被动关系，应用过去分词 called。故填 called。
59.and【解析】考查连词。空格处连接 fell 和 stayed 两个并列的谓语动词，表顺承关系。故填 and。
60.him【解析】考查代词。空格处作 made 的宾语，应用宾格形式。he 的宾格为 him。故填 him。
61.surprised【解析】考查形容词。空格处作表语，描述主语 he 的感受，应用 surprised，意为“感到惊讶的”。故填 surprised。
62.was invented【解析】考查时态与语态。主语 one of the world’s favorite drinks 与 invent 为被动关系，且动作发生在过去，应用一般过去时的被动语态。主语为单数，谓语用 was invented。故填 was invented。
63.later【解析】考查副词。later 为副词，常置于时间段后，意为“……之后”。故填 later。
64.describes【解析】考查时态与主谓一致。句子描述客观事实，应用一般现在时。主语 The book 为单数，谓语动词用第三人称单数形式。故填 describes。
65.the【解析】考查冠词。序数词 19th 前应用定冠词 the。故填 the。
五、应用文写作
66.
【参考例文】
Dear Allen,
Hearing that you will invite some students to your home for a dinner party this Saturday I’m writing to recommend myself to join you. I plan to bring home-made scrambled eggs with tomatoes a typical Chinese dish. It tastes fresh and sweet and is easy to digest. Besides it represents ordinary but warm daily food in China. I hope this simple dish can help you and other classmates know more about our ordinary Chinese food culture. I’m looking forward to the happy gathering. Thank you!
Yours,
Li Hua
六、读后续写
67.
参考范文
A few weeks later, when I almost forgot the contest, there came the news. I still remember it was a Monday morning in spring, when my teacher called me to his office, telling me that I had taken first place in the writing contest, and that I was the only winner whose native language wasn’t English. Dominated by an overwhelming sense of excitement and pride at his words, I simply stood there dumbfounded, and my feet, as if rooted to the ground, couldn’t move a bit. The next day, I was presented with my award and a certificate at the ceremony.
I went to my teacher’s office after the award presentation. Giggling instantly with a broad smile spreading on his face he told me that he was proud of my wonderful performance. It was at that moment that a warm surge of streams washed through my body，and the image of the horse emerged in my mind，encouraging me to continue writing. Indeed, I got a taste of victory and learned to pursue my dream with perseverance, whatever difficulties might arise.湖南省长沙市弘益高级中学有限公司2026-2027学年高二上学期开学英语试题
一、听力(共20小题,共30分)
1.（1.5分）What is the man doing
A.Reading a book report. B.Working on math problems.
C.Writing a computer program.
2.（1.5分）What does the woman want to do
A.Wash some plates. B.Prepare a cloth.
C.Clean a shelf.
3.（1.5分）Where are the speakers
A.On a plane. B.At a station.
C.At an airport.
4.（1.5分）What does the man want to do
A.Complain about an emergency.
B.Extend the loan period for a book.
C.Ask about the due date of his book.
5.（1.5分）What is the conversation mainly about
A.The importance of garden art. B.The features of a night tour.
C.The way to join a tour group.
(共2小题，每小题1.5分，满分3分)
听下面的录音，回答以下小题。
6.（1.5分）What does the man want to do at first
A.Order takeout. B.Go out for dinner.
C.Eat what they have.
7.（1.5分）What does the man order
A.A burger. B.A salad.
C.An onion pie.
(共2小题，每小题1.5分，满分3分)
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8.（1.5分）Where will the man go this summer vacation
A.To the mountains. B.To the forest.
C.To the beach.
9.（1.5分）What does the man advise the woman to do at last
A.Bring a hat. B.Buy sports shoes.
C.Watch some videos.
(共3小题，每小题1.5分，满分4.5分)
听下面的录音，回答以下小题。
10.（1.5分）What did the man buy at the festival
A.Fresh tropical fruits. B.Handmade art pieces.
C.Popular local clothes.
11.（1.5分）Which food left the deepest impression on the man
A.Special fried snacks. B.Coconut sticky rice.
C.Traditional dishes.
12.（1.5分）What can we learn from the conversation
A.They both bought a lot of local fresh fruits.
B.The woman plans to visit the place one day.
C.The man will refuse to go to the festival again.
(共4小题，每小题1.5分，满分6分)
听下面的录音，回答以下小题。
13.（1.5分）Why does the man meet the woman
A.To study for an exam. B.To have a meal together.
C.To discuss their study plan.
14.（1.5分）Which subject does Mr. Potter teach
A.Math. B.Geography.
C.History.
15.（1.5分）Where will the woman go this afternoon
A.A park. B.A soccer field.
C.A pool.
16.（1.5分）How does the woman sound in the end
A.Expectant. B.Thankful. C.Confused.
(共4小题，每小题1.5分，满分6分)
听下面的录音，回答以下小题。
17.（1.5分）What are the speakers mainly talking about
A.Lena’s stress from work. B.Lena’s marketing skills.
C.Lena’s volunteer job.
18.（1.5分）What is Lena’s new duty
A.Serving meals.
B.Sorting donations.
C.Organizing a fund-raising event.
19.（1.5分）How does Lena feel about her new role
A.She feels excited and honored. B.She thinks it’s too challenging.
C.She finds it helps her kill time.
20.（1.5分）What does Alan offer to do for Lena
A.Help promote the event. B.Donate money.
C.Volunteer regularly.
二、阅读理解(共20小题,共50分)
(共3小题，每小题2.5分，满分7.5分)
Are you interested in how marine (海洋的) ecosystems work Do you want to know more about marine animals Bowling Green State University (BGSU) has one of the few camps in the Midwest where high school students can explore life at sea!
Camp Dates: June 8-13、2025
What kinds of activities do campers get to do
·Field trips to locations around Northwest Ohio to examine marine life and environments
·Hands-on activities to practice specimen (标本) collection procedures
·Design and run an experiment in our research lab
·Behind-the-scenes trip to the Toledo Zoo to learn about marine animals
·Meet professionals to learn what it means to be a marine scientist
What does the cost cover
The BGSU Marine Biology camp will offer both residential and non-residential options. The cost of the non-residential program is $850, with an additional $400 fee for the residential option. The total program cost covers room and board, all materials for labs and activities as well as transportation for field trips. A 10% discount is available for early admission.
Application Requirements
·Letter of recommendation
·Complete the online form
·Complete responses to short-answer questions
Note: Answers to questions provided by anyone other than that applicant will disqualify the application.
Application Deadlines
·March 2, 2025 — To be considered for early admission. Applicants will be informed by March 14.
·April 25. 2025 — General Application Deadline.
Note: All spaces may fill after selection from the early admission deadline.
21.（2.5分）What does the camp offer
A.Sample gathering practice. B.Field trips to nature museums.
C.Research lab membership. D.Lectures on marine knowledge.
22.（2.5分）What is the early admission cost for the residential option
A.$400. B.$765. C.$1,125. D.$1,250.
23.（2.5分）Which of the following will result in an applicant’s disqualification
A.Forgetting to confirm admission.
B.Providing responses given by others.
C.Missing the early application deadline.
D.Failing to recommend other applicants.
(共4小题，每小题2.5分，满分10分)
My wife works while I stay at home and take care of our two kids and Wendell, an energetic dog. He loved to run but had to settle for our kids’ slow walks until it hit me: I could build a dog wagon (拉车). A few days later, I transformed our old jogging stroller into a two-seat dog wagon with a screwdriver. Now when Wendell sees me pick up his harness (牵引带) I built from old leather belts, he races to the door, eager to pull the kids around the town at a pace that thrills us all.
When I left my law career four years ago, it was a promise to my children: I may not be able to buy you as many things, but you will know your father. So when we noticed a few inches of water had frozen in a deserted lot, we grabbed our ice skates and made it our own private rink. When my 5-year-old daughter became obsessed with ancient Egypt, we turned pizza boxes into pyramids. When my 2-year-old son wanted to be RoboCop for Halloween, I made his costume from recycled bottles and pieced his mask together from an old bike helmet and a wash bucket.
Creativity rubs off. Not long ago, my daughter asked me to build her a horse, and I made sure she was part of every step of the process that didn’t involve power tools. She helped build her wooden toy horse from start to finish — drawing the design, then painting the final coat. Something that previously existed only in her imagination became a toy she could ride. Every project we finish feels like the fulfillment of a promise — it’s not the things we create that matter but the time we spend creating things together.
24.（2.5分）Why did the author build a dog wagon
A.To improve his craft building skills.
B.To meet the exercise need of his dog.
C.To recycle the broken jogging stroller.
D.To provide a safer transport for the children.
25.（2.5分）Which of the following best describes the author’s parenting style
A.Imaginative and hands-on.
B.Traditional and safety-centered.
C.Encouraging and play-based.
D.Adventurous and talent-focused
26.（2.5分）What does the underlined sentence “Creativity rubs off." in the last paragraph mean
A.Creativity lies in imagination.
B.Creativity calls for observation
C.Creativity originates from daily life.
D.Creativity spreads through interaction,
27.（2.5分）What does the text seem to advocate
A.Valuing quality family time with children.
B.Replacing store-bought toys with DIY projects.
C.Balancing a career with parenting responsibilities.
D.Adapting available resources to meet family needs.
(共4小题，每小题2.5分，满分10分)
Leafy vegetables are widely considered to be a healthy and tasty food choice, and eating enough leafy greens supports overall health. Now “Dinosaur time” is a popular online trend (趋势) that is helping all kinds of people, from busy moms to picky kids, get the leafy greens their bodies need.
The trend originated with Amy Garrett, a former middle school science teacher and stay-at-home mom, who shared her unusual way to eat vegetables with her nearly 50,000 followers. In her videos, she eats leafy greens without preparing them or putting them in a salad. Instead, she eats them like a dinosaur, often with dinosaur-related music playing in the background.
Garrett’s videos are welcomed by those who want to eat more healthily but don’t always have the time to cut up and prepare their vegetables. In a video, Garrett explains that salads take a long time to make and eat. Rather than having a salad as a full meal, she uses “Dinosaur time” to add vegetables before her lunch.
It isn’t just adults getting inspired by “Dinosaur time”. Young children naturally enjoy pretending to be dinosaurs and parents are taking advantage of their little ones’ imaginations to encourage them to eat more healthily, using this fun trend. Alexis Chase, a mom of two, shared that after her 12-year-old saw her trying “Dinosaur time”, he said, “I believe I can eat those vegetables faster than you.” And she replied, “No, you can’t.” In this way, her family is encouraged to eat their vegetables.
While this trend is great, people who’re at risk of kidney stones (肾结石) should be careful, and those who’re on blood thinners should ask their doctors for advice before changing their diet. Eating vegetables is a time-tested way to get nutrients (营养物) fast.
28.（2.5分）What is the main purpose of “Dinosaur time”
A.To promote vegetable sales.
B.To teach dinosaur knowledge.
C.To attract social media followers.
D.To help people eat greens more easily.
29.（2.5分）What is the advantage of “Dinosaur time” over salads
A.It provides more nutrients. B.It costs less money.
C.It requires less time. D.It tastes better.
30.（2.5分）How does Alexis Chase encourage her child
A.By creating competition. B.By setting examples.
C.By offering awards. D.By making rules.
31.（2.5分）What can be inferred about the “Dinosaur time” trend from the last paragraph
A.It helps to treat diseases. B.It isn’t suitable for everyone.
C.It needs special preparation. D.It is well accepted globally.
(共4小题，每小题2.5分，满分10分)
If you’ve been to a birthday party, you’ve probably seen it: the cake comes out, the candles are lit, the room sings, and the birthday person makes a wish before blowing them out. However, this moment didn’t start as just a party tradition.
The simple act of blowing out birthday candles carries a rich history dating back thousands of years to ancient Greece, where people honored Artemis, goddess of the moon, with round honey cakes called “nouton-gonosupahon”. Historians like Marie Nicola suggest candlelight likely represented moonlight during lunar celebrations. “Fire represented the presence (存在) of gods across Indo-European cultures,” notes Nicola. As Greek customs spread, the Romans later absorbed many of these practices, introducing round cakes and candlelit offerings into birthday celebrations as their empire expanded (扩张).
By the Middle Ages, Germans developed their own candle tradition through Kinderfest, a traditional festival celebrating children. People back then believed children were easily hurt by bad spirits on their birthdays. So the candles were left to burn throughout the day until the evening meal, and their smoke was believed to have protective power and carry the child’s wishes to heaven. German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s 1799 account of his 52nd birthday cake with 50 candles marks one of the earliest documented uses matching modern practice.
The 19th century saw the tradition develop quickly. Swiss records from 1881 described cakes with candles representing each year of life — the first clear documentation of today’s celebration. Germans then brought the custom to America, where it gained new meaning: blowing out all candles in one breath ensured wishes come true.
Mass production and media promoted the tradition worldwide. By the 1920s, numbered candle sets began to be sold, while Disney’s 1931 Mickey Mouse cartoon The Birthday Party strengthened the image in popular culture. After World War Ⅱ, American consumer culture exported the candle-blowing tradition globally, through tourism, kids’ media, and big brands, from Japan adopting it in the 1950s to Hallmark cards featuring candle imagery.
What began as spiritual protection became a universal celebration of life-proving, and even ancient celebrations can develop into joyful traditions. As Nicola reflects, “That single breath blowing out candles still carries shadows of ancient prayers, now transformed into wishes for the future.”
32.（2.5分）What may early Greek candlelight stand for
A.The beauty of natural sunlight.
B.The goddess’ existence.
C.The power to keep people healthy.
D.Symbols of Roman expansion.
33.（2.5分）Why did Germans keep candles burning all day on kids’ birthdays
A.To drive away evil spirits. B.To celebrate a good harvest.
C.To record the child’s growth. D.To decorate holiday desserts.
34.（2.5分）Which of the following helped spread the custom globally
A.The detailed Swiss cake records.
B.The growing popularity of cartoons.
C.Industrial production and media influence.
D.The publication of famous German books.
35.（2.5分）What does the text mainly talk about
A.Various ancient Greek religious gods.
B.Origin and development of cake candles.
C.Special practices to remember big days.
D.Different birthday celebrations worldwide.
(共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
Reducing Food Loss and Waste
About 40% of all food produced globally by weight is wasted between farm and fork. That 40% could feed every food-insecure person three full meals a day, every day, for a year — with leftovers.
There used to be a view that food waste, which happens at the consumer level, tended to be more of a developed country problem while food loss, which can arise from issues in farming and supply chains, was a greater problem in developing countries. 36
Work by the UN Environment Programme shows that food waste occurs at roughly the same level in middle-income countries as in high-income countries. 37 However, there is a reasonable amount of information to back up this conclusion. Similarly, recent work by the World Wide Fund for Nature concluded that food loss on farms is a problem in high-income countries as well as middle- and lower-income countries.
Reducing food loss and waste generates benefits for economies, for businesses and consumers, for human health and for the environment. Project Drawdown (减排) has listed reducing food loss and waste as the single-best strategy for reducing emissions and fighting the climate crisis. 38
Reducing consumer food waste by even 20%-25% by 2030 could save the world an estimated $120-$300 billion per year. 39 By consuming more of what they purchase, households can reduce their overall spending on food.
40 Some strategies include writing a shopping list, planning meals so that when you go shopping you know what and how much you need, understanding the difference between use-by and best-by date labels, making sure your fridge is set to the suitable temperature, understanding how best to store different foods and making the most of your freezer for leftovers.
A.Good-quality data is still limited.
B.But recent research has shown this isn’t true.
C.Households may find it hard to reduce food waste.
D.These savings play out on an individual level as well as a systemic one.
E.Because up to 10% of global emissions result from food loss and waste.
F.Reducing food waste can also help save a lot of money for families.
G.Households can reduce food waste by focusing on smart shopping and food storage.
三、完形填空(共15小题,共15分)
(共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分)
Glen Edwards became a hero when he rescued a construction worker trapped on the top of a 16-story burning building.
As a crane (吊车) 41 working on a construction site, Edwards 42 found himself in a life-saving mission when a fire broke out. He recalled how he 43 the trapped worker from his crane’s cabin (驾驶舱), and how he came up with the idea of saving the man by lowering a cage to him to let him 44 .
However, his attempt to 45 the cage before the man was by no means an easy job, as each gust (阵) of wind threatened to throw his crane off balance. Besides, the smoke and flames also added to the difficulty. 46 the great challenges, Edwards refused to give up and fought to 47 control. Luckily, someone on the ground offered 48 on where to land the cage through a radio. Edwards adjusted the 49 of the crane’s movements, inch by inch, until the cage hovered (盘旋) just inches from the edge of the 50 . With determination, Edwards successfully landed the cage.
Eventually, Edwards watched the cage 51 the man away from the horrible fire below and lowering him to safety. The crowd 52 a big round of applause, a tribute (致敬) to the courage and skill 53 by Edwards. He knew that his quick thinking and strong 54 had made all the difference between life and death in the face of disaster.
A GoFundMe page has now been set up to 55 money for him — with organizers encouraging people to “buy Glen a beer” for his life-saving efforts.
41.A.engineer B.operator C.cleaner D.salesman
42.A.regularly B.particularly
C.intentionally D.unexpectedly
43.A.helped B.spotted C.realized D.guided
44.A.escape B.hide C.walk D.slide
45.A.clean B.cover C.position D.open
46.A.Regardless of B.Due to
C.Such as D.Except for
47.A.switch B.maintain C.lose D.give
48.A.instructions B.promises
C.explanations D.courses
49.A.budget B.peak C.angle D.breath
50.A.door B.garden C.crane D.roof
51.A.persuading B.lifting C.warning D.dragging
52.A.went through B.put on
C.asked for D.broke into
53.A.exhibited B.admired C.exchanged D.required
54.A.preference B.response
C.emotion D.determination
55.A.withdraw B.raise C.consume D.arise
四、语法填空(共10小题,共15分)
(共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)
China is famous 56. tea. Many people believe tea was first drunk about 5,000 57. (year) ago. It is said that a Chinese man 58. (call) Shen Nong discovered tea as a drink by accident. One day he was boiling water over an open fire. Some leaves from a tea plant fell into the water 59. stayed there for some time. It produced a nice smell and this made 60. (he) curious. He tasted the brown water and was 61. (surprise) to find it delicious. So one of the world’s favorite drinks 62. (invent). A few thousand years 63. (late), Lu Yu mentioned Shen Nong in his book. The book 64. (describe) how tea plants were used to make tea and discusses where the finest tea leaves were produced. The tea trade from China to Western countries took place in 65. 19th century.
五、应用文写作(共1小题,共15分)
66.（15分）假定你是李华，外教Allen本周六计划邀请2-3名同学去家里做客，并要求每位同学分享一道拿手菜。请给Allen写一封自荐邮件，内容包括：
（1）介绍你准备带的菜；
（2）阐述你选择的理由。
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 Allen,
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
六、读后续写(共1小题,共25分)
67.（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。
When I was in middle school，my social studies teacher asked me to enter a writing contest. I said no without thinking. I did not love writing. My family came from Brazil，so English was only my second language. Writing was so difficult and painful for me that my teacher had allowed me to present my paper on the sinking of the Titanic by acting out a play，where I played all the parts. No one laughed harder than he did.
So，why did he suddenly force me to do something at which I was sure to fail His reply: “Because I love your stories. If you’re willing to apply yourself，I think you have a good shot at this. ” Encouraged by his words，I agreed to give it a try.
I chose Paul Revere’s horse as my subject. Paul Revere was a silversmith(银匠) in Boston who rode a horse at night on April 18,1775 to Lexington to warn people that British soldiers were coming. My story would come straight from the horse’s mouth. Not a brilliant idea，but funny; and unlikely to be anyone else’s choice.
What did the horse think，as he sped through the night Did he get tired Have doubts Did he want to quit I sympathized immediately. I got tired. I had doubts. I wanted to quit. But，like Revere’s horse，I kept going. I worked hard. I checked my spelling. I asked my older sister to correct my grammar. I checked out a half-dozen books on Paul Revere from the library. I even read a few of them.
When I handed in the essay to my teacher，he read it，laughed out loud，and said，“Great. Now，write it again. ” I wrote it again，and again and again. When I finally finished it，the thought of winning had given way to the enjoyment of writing. If I didn’t win，I wouldn’t care.
注意：续写词数应为150左右。
A few weeks later，when I almost forgot the contest，there came the news.

I went to my teacher’s office after the award presentation.

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