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云南省丽江市华坪县第一中学2025-2026学年高三上学期开学考试高三英语试卷
总分：150 分，考试时间：120 分钟
注意事项：
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3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分：听力(共两节，满分 30 分)
第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5 分，满分7.5 分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A 、B 、C 三个选项中选出最佳选 项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一 遍。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What are the speakers talking about
A. Lifestyles. B. An actor. C. A movie.
【答案】B
【原文】M: Tom Cruise plays the role of a successful New York lawyer who learns that life is not as simple as he thought in the movie.
W: Absolutely right.
M: I really like him. He is so handsome.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
How will the man celebrate his birthday
A. By going on a picnic.
B. By watching a football match.
C. By inviting his workmates over.
【答案】A
【原文】W: What are you going to do for your birthday
M: I am going to have a picnic in the park I want to invite all my classmates from college and my football team members.
3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What is Jenny
A. A worker. B. A student. C. A teacher.
【答案】B
【原文】M: Does Jenny plan to attend summer school
W: No, she wants to work and save some money during the summer holiday.
M: That’s good. Maybe she can help pay for her college next time.
4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
Why does the woman talk to the man
A. To express her thanks.
B. To learn about his job.
C. To ask her son’s condition.
【答案】A
【原文】W: I’m grateful for what you have done for my son, doctor.
M: That’s all right, Mrs. Fox. That’s my job. I’m very glad he recovers so soon.
W: I know he has brought great trouble to you. A million thanks.
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What does the man want the woman to do
A. Ask for leave. B. Return some books. C. Call Professor Smith.
【答案】B
【原文】M: Would you mind giving these books back to Professor Smith for me
W: I’m afraid I won’t see him today. Classes have been canceled because of the snowstorm.
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。
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. What is the man doing
A. Preparing for a conference.
B. Working out a schedule.
C. Sharing a marketing plan.
7. When does the man plan to go on holiday
A. In summer. B. In autumn. C. In winter.
【答案】6. B 7. A
【原文】M: Are you taking any vacation time in the next few months
W: I’m not sure. Why do you ask
M: I’m trying to create a schedule of vacations so we can plan better.
W: Well, I was thinking of going away in October, but I don’t have any plans yet.
M: It’s only January now, so I guess we don’t have to worry about that. I can’t go before then. I have to wait till the marketing conference is over in September.
W: And I have to go in July or August when my kids are out of school.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. What is the man doing
A. Handing in his document.
B. Having a meeting with the director.
C. Asking something about his document.
9. How will the man get the result
A. By receiving an email.
B. By coming to the office.
C. By ringing the woman.
【答案】8. C 9. A
【原文】W: Good morning, sir. How can I help you
M: Good morning. I’m Jack Brown. I want to ask about the document I handed in last Tuesday.
W: Just a moment, let me look it up first. Well, according to the latest record, your document is being checked by the director on Wednesday. So we’ll tell you the result by next Monday.
M: Should I come here again next week
W: No, you don’t have to. We will inform you by email as soon as we have the result.
M: Thank you.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
10. Which can be exchanged for a free bus ride
A. Two large bottles. B. Five small bottles. C. Ten plastic cups.
11. What is the aim of the program
A. To cut waste. B. To collect bottles. C. To reduce the cost.
12. Who collect the bottles in the recycling bins
A. Ticket officers. B. Bus drivers. C. Bus riders.
【答案】10. C 11. A 12. A
【原文】W: Lots of people carrying bags full of plastic bottles and cups queue at a busy bus station in the Indonesian city of Surabaya. The program has been a hit. A bus ride with unlimited stops costs three large bottles, five medium bottles, or ten plastic cups, but they must be cleaned and kept in shape. There has been a good response from the public. Paying with plastic is one of the things that have made people enthusiastic, because up until now plastic waste was just seen as useless. The program aims not only to cut waste but also to reduce the heavy traffic by encouraging people to take buses. At present, there are twenty near-new buses, each with an experienced driver, recycling bins, and ticket officers who collect any leftover bottles. It’s reported that about six tons of plastic rubbish are collected from passengers each month before being sold to recycling companies.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
13. What is Akira Miyawaki
A. An officer. B. A professor. C. A scientist.
14. What is the benefit of the diversity of tree species according to the recent study
A. Producing more oxygen.
B. Attracting different kinds of animals.
C. Dealing with climate change.
15. What did the organization in Paris do
A. It taught people to grow their own mini forests.
B. It helped communities build 100 forests.
C. It educated kids about tiny forests.
16. What is the passage mainly about
A. Mini forests have emerged all over the world.
B. The advantages of mini forests.
C. The reason why mini forests are popular worldwide.
【答案】13. C 14. B 15. A 16. A
【原文】M: As traditional forests are destroyed, tiny forests — some as small as a tennis court, have sprung up in cities around the world. They are increasing biological diversity and fighting climate change. These mini forests are inspired by Akira Miyawaki, a botanist or plant scientist from Japan, who pioneered a unique way of growing forests. It involves planting a wide variety of native trees close together and leaving them to grow into a dense forest. Miyawaki has planted more than one thousand of these in Japan and other countries. The Miyawaki method is said to grow trees ten times faster than other methods. That’s according to a recent study by Wageningen University in the Netherlands. The study says the diversity of tree species attracts a greater variety of insects and amphibians looking for food and shelter. The Miyawaki method has become popular in Europe. Boomforest is an organization in Paris, France. In November, it planted two forests using Japanese botanist’s method. The group also taught people how they can grow their own mini forests. In the Netherlands, IVN Nature Education has helped communities build 100 forests using the Miyawaki method. The group also educates kids about tiny forests. Simon Lewis is a professor of global change science at University College London in England. He explains that it’s important to grow trees because they absorb carbon dioxide.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
17. Who is the speaker probably talking to
A. Teachers. B. Students. C. Professional cyclists.
18. What does Mr. Smith usually do on the weekend
A. He joins in bike races.
B. He gives a science class.
C. He cleans his pink bike.
19. What does the speaker want the listeners to do
A. Prepare some expensive bikes.
B. Try to become bike racers.
C. Use their bikes more often.
20. What will be organized on Fridays in April
A. Bike fairs. B. Bike parties. C. Bike races.
【答案】17. B 18. A 19. C 20. B
【原文】 W: Hey, April is almost here. Time for Bike Month at Davis High. Skip the bus and ride your bike to school instead. It’s healthier and much more fun when you ride with your schoolmates. Many of our staff members already ride their bikes to work regularly, so you’ll probably see them on the road to school. Mr. Smith in the science department is a frequent bike traveler. He lives ten miles from the school but always makes it here to teach the early class at seven thirty. He also competes in bike races on the weekend. Miss Green’s pink bike is always locked up at the front of the school by the time Principal Dave arrives. During this bike month, maybe some of you will be inspired to use your bikes more often. We’ll have competitions with prizes in late April: who bikes the farthest, who bikes the most. There will be organized bike parties on Fridays too. We ride together on the city’s streets. It’s a lot of fun, with a pizza dinner waiting at the end. So, everyone, join us for Bike Month right away.
第二部分 阅读理解(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 和 D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Towering peaks, sparkling lakes, and rarely exporting wine are a few reasons to make Switzerland your next vacation destination. Here are some places for you to explore.
Zermatt
Zermatt has been car-free for decades to prevent pollution. It’s an all-season adventure-lovers’ playground attracting visitors from around the globe. In the summer months, ski teams train at Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, Europe’s largest and highest ski region. In addition to access to extensive outdoor activities, there are plenty of relaxing events like wandering along Zermatt’s Bahnhofstrasse.
Saas-Fee
You’ll find Switzerland’s highest mountain, the Dom, climbing above Saas-Fee, which has always been free of cars. During the warmer months, visitors travel on the designed-for-wandering streets, and hikers walk with pieces of carrot stuffed in their pockets. Take the cable car (缆车) to the Mittelallalin and visit the world’s highest revolving (旋转) restaurant, Allalin, which turns 360°every hour.
Mürren
Located above the Lauterbrunnen valley, tiny car-free Mürren attracts outdoor enthusiasts — it’s home to Switzerland’s first ski school — as well as fans of James Bond. Scenes from the film On Her Majesty’s Secret Service were filmed at the revolving restaurant on the Schilthorn high above Mürren. Spy World, an interactive exhibition about the 007 movie, and the Skyline View platform are a few other attractions.
Rigi
Located in central Switzerland, near Lake Lucerne and Lake Zug, Rigi has been attracting visitors since the 18th century. Known as the “Queen of the Mountains”, Rigi has hosted Queen Victoria, painter William Turner, and Mark Twain. The Blue Rigi, Sunrise painted by William Turner, was acquired by the Tate Gallery. Cars are not allowed on the mountain. Visitors usually reach there by train or cable car.
21. What can visitors do in Saas-Fee
A. Enjoy skiing all year round. B. View the scenery on a platform.
C. Admire paintings by William Turner. D. Dine in the highest revolving restaurant.
22. Which destination will probably attract a film enthusiast
A. Zermatt. B. Saas-Fee. C. Mürren. D. Rigi.
23. What do the four regions have in common
A. They are car-free zones. B. They provide interactive events.
C. They are friendly to hikers. D. They host famous celebrities.
【答案】21. D 22. C 23. A
B
Earth is filled with an amazing variety of creatures and an artist has put its diversity on display like never before. Anton Thomas of New Zealand has created a hand-drawn map of the entire planet that features animals in their natural habitats.
His journey began in childhood, drawing imaginary worlds on his bedroom walls in Nelson. Thomas, as a child, longed for a world where nature ruled dominant. His map represents the “ideal planet that I wanted,” Thomas said. “I would see all the houses, and imagine what it was like before any humans showed up.” After years working as a chef and musician, a chance request to decorate an old fridge in Montreal relighted his passion for cartography (制图学), launching an extraordinary career.
Thomas’s first major project, a massive map of North America, consumed five years of his life. Working evenings after teaching jobs, he frequently redrew sections as his skills improved. “These represent real homes, not abstract (抽象的) art,” he stresses, explaining his thorough approach. The completed work earned recognition from National Geographic and The New York Times. Retired cartographer Tom Patterson praises its uniqueness: no digital tools were used, just pencil and paper.
During the 2020 lockdowns, Thomas started his masterpiece: “Wild World.” Three years, approximately 2,602 working hours and 1,642 animal species later, “Wild World” is a hand-drawn map of our planet that both inspires and celebrates wonder. For three years, he carefully drew animals in their natural habitats using colored pencils and a magnifying glass (放大镜). The project, originally planned for six months, became an all-consuming labor of love that he considers his finest work.
Now a full-time artist, Thomas continues to push boundaries in hand-drawn cartography. From elementary schools to Stanford University, he shares his unique vision. “Every map tells two stories,” he says, “the geography we see and the passion that brings it to life.”
24. What inspired Thomas to return to mapmaking
A. An opportunity to decorate a fridge.
B. An offer from National Geographic.
C. A journey in his childhood.
D. His interest in cartography.
25. How did Thomas work on his first project
A. He worked mainly during the day.
B He kept working on it to improve.
C. He used digital tools to save time.
D. He followed others’ instructions.
26. Which statement best describes Thomas and his map “Wild World”
A. He sees it as a rough draft for bigger ideas.
B. He feels proud and emotionally connected to it.
C. He regrets spending too much time on it.
D. He believes it deserves more public attention.
27. What does Thomas’s experience show
A. Education inspires creativity. B. Art shows truth.
C. Passion fuels achievement. D. Tools limit art.
【答案】24. A 25. B 26. B 27. C
C
Every superhero, no matter how small, needs a cape. That was Robyn Rosenberger’s motivation when she started sewing superhero capes for kids with cancer, heart defects, and other serious diseases. It all began when she was making a cape as a birthday present for her nephew. Rosenberger heard of a girl named Brenna who was battling a potentially deadly skin condition called harlequin ichthyosis. Anyone suffering from what she was going through had to be tough. “I had an aha moment (顿悟),” Rosenberger says. “Brenna was a superhero! She needed a cape.” So Rosenberger sent her one, and Brenna’s mother was delighted.
Rosenberger found ten more kids online and sent out ten more capes. Before long, she quit her job at a software company to dedicate herself full time to , a website where people can buy hand-made capes for brave kids facing illness and disability.
Since 2013, Rosenberger and her small paid staff have sent more than 12,000 handmade capes to kids in all 50 states and 15 other countries. The capes come in pink, blue, purple, or red and can be decorated with the child’s initials or specialized patches, including a heart, a rocket, or a lightning bolt. One recipient was eight-month-old Gabe, who was born with a cleft palate (腭裂), which causes distinct facial features. Rosenberger sent him a red cape with a bright yellow G in the center. It was a hit.
Gabe is now a fixture on the company’s social media posts. “The Tiny Superhero community has been a wonderful connection to have,” says Gabe’s mom, Kate Glocke. In fact, two years later, “We still bring Gabe’s cape with us to every hospital appointment.”
28. Rosenberger started making capes because she _______.
A. wanted to set a good example to sick kids
B. hoped to encourage kids with serious diseases
C. aimed to cure the kids with serious diseases
D. made an attempt to make money online
29 Which word can best describe Rosenberger
A. Optimistic. B. Independent.
C. Diligent. D. Caring.
30. Which of the following capes are NOT available
A. Purple capes with the child’s initials.
B. Pink capes with the child’s photo.
C. Red capes with a heart-shaped patch.
D. Blue capes with a patch shaped like a rocket.
31. In which column of the newspaper are you likely to read the story
A. Cover Story. B. Book Review.
C. Medical Research. D. Campus Life.
【答案】28. B 29. D 30. B 31. A
D
Rare is the CEO who praises the virtues of a lie- in. According to one survey, two- thirds of the CEOs of large American companies are up by 6 o’ clock; for average Americans the share is less than one in three. For future corporate leaders, the message seems clear: you snooze (打盹), you lose.
Bartleby has no such ambitions. But he’s experimented with early starts, and found they not only bring the sense of satisfaction that comes from arriving before your editor. Inboxes can be cleared and tricky problems solved before the flood of emails and meetings, leaving you feeling well prepared for the day ahead.
Early birds are certainly held in higher regard. Rolling into the office late is unacceptable in most workplaces. A study published in 2022 found night owls (猫头鹰) were perceived by respondents as being “lazy”, “undisciplined” and “immature”.
Rising early is not, though, all upside. Those ready to receive work when the boss arrives may be given more of it. If the early bird gets the worm, the clever worm stays in bed. Urgent tasks often come up during the day, meaning early arrivals may end up working just as late as other colleagues.
Waking before sun rise also risks turning you into a bore. Some early risers cannot resist describing how much they get done while night owls hit the snooze button. Others go home early rather than socialize. Night owls, by contrast, let loose. In the eyes of many, late nights are the preserve of youth, while early mornings are seen as for the elderly.
Efforts to change your circadian (昼夜节律的) rhythm are likely to end in disappointment, as it is largely a product of genes. Perhaps the best advice is to stop worrying about your body clock. Most people are neither early birds nor night owls, but in between, struggling both in the morning and late evening. That is why most offices operate between 9 and 5— and why they ought to have break rooms.
32. Why does the writer mention the survey in paragraph 1
A. To illustrate the harmful effects of snoozing.
B. To praise the healthy sleeping habit of the CEOs.
C. To tell the difference between CEOs and average workers.
D. To show the possible link between early rising and success.
33. What does paragraph 2 focus on
A. The feelings of early risers. B. The challenges on a workday.
C. The benefits of getting up early. D. The preparations before work.
34. What can be a downside of being an early bird
A. Poor public image. B. Increased workload.
C. Hug e social pressure. D. Decreased productivity.
35. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Why Do CEOs Prefer Early Mornings
B. How Can We Change Our Body Clock
C. What Is the Science Behind Early Rising
D. Is It Better to Be an Early Bird or a Night Owl
【答案】32. D 33. C 34. B 35. D
第二节 (共 5 小题;每小题 2.5 分， 满分 12.5 分)
阅读短文内容, 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。
When I was growing up, my mother used to repeat to me, “Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without.” ___36___ However, over the past year, thrift (节俭) has found a new social media-inspired name: “underconsumption core”.
___37___ They remind us that we don’t need a new air fryer. Digital creator Lauren got over half a million views on a video she posted just after the New Year. “What you had in 2024still works in 2025, ” she says, showing us her blanket with a hole that she intends to sew. Underconsumption core is taking over the Internet.
People are tired of the endless “links to shop”. ___38___ It couldn’t come at a better time. Social media influencers make millions each year by marketing products to their followers. If you spend any time on Tik Tok, you’ll probably recognize the sound of an influencer’s nails against a new-in-box product that is a must-have, or you may have seen a woman unloading a massive bag of Zara clothes on the floor before displaying them. The pressure to buy is everywhere. ___39___
The effects of this kind of push to consume are significant. Americans threw 11. 3 million tons of clothing into the garbage can in 2018. That’s something like 70 pounds of garbage per person per year. ___40___ Gen Zers are likely to describe their finances to be tight. The endless opportunities to compare with others on social media certainly don’t help.
So it’s time for a reset. For that, taking some underconsumption lessons from our mothers may be the answer.
A. This latest trend, instead, is about buying less.
B. On a personal level, Gen Zers struggle with their finances.
C. Content creators are doing their best to advocate such an idea.
D. Individually, Gen Zers are satisfied with the standard of living.
E. This trend features influencers showing their widened interests.
F. There are always some products that everyone seemingly should have.
G. Being a thrifty mom and passing the practice on to her kid is nothing new.
【答案】36. G 37. C 38. A 39. F 40. B
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节, 满分 30 分)
第一节 (共 15 小题;每小题 1 分，满分 15 分)
When Marta Nowicka purchased a garage in 2018, many laughed at her. But through thoughtful renovations (翻新), she ____41____ the critics, creating a modern home that combined contemporary style with ____42____ living.
Marta Nowicka, a successful ____43____, began her experiment with a small budget on an old garage measuring just 45 square meters. The garage presented a unique opportunity in Dalston — an area where property prices are ____44____ and affordable housing is rare. ____45____, Marta bought the property, ____46____ by her vision to turn it into a modern home.
She named her creation “The Gouse”, a term she ____47____, combining the words “garage” and “house”. To bring her vision to life, Marta personally designed the house. Given the limited land, she focused on vertical (垂直的) ____48____, creating a three-storey structure that ____49____ used every inch of available space.
To further ____50____ the home with its environment, the designer kept the garden. The original wooden garage gate was replaced with a brick wall featuring a hidden yellow brick door and a narrow window. Inside, the ____51____ was even more striking. Marta ____52____ the ground to create a semi-basement (半地下室) level, ensuring the house maintained the appearance of a traditional two- storey structure from the outside. Every ____53____ was designed with functionality and aesthetics (美学) in mind.
Marta devoted herself to the project. After months of ____54____ work, the old garage was finally changed into an amazing 126-square-meter home. The project’s success demonstrates that even a garage can be reimagined into a comfortable home with ____55____ and determination.
41. A. blamed B. consulted C. suspected D. silenced
42. A. practical B. independent C. standard D. familiar
43. A. manager B. teacher C. designer D. doctor
44. A. rocketing B. acceptable C. appealing D. crashing
45. A. By mistake B. Without hesitation C. In turn D. At present
46. A. marked B. challenged C. bothered D. driven
47. A. recovered B. approved C. coined D. recommended
48. A. expansion B. separation C. progress D. contrast
49. A. temporarily B. cleverly C. unknowingly D. conservatively
50. A. arm B. confuse C. compare D. integrate
51. A. influence B. addition C. transformation D. purpose
52. A. cleared up B. dug into C. searched for D. looked over
53. A. space B. entrance C. material D. window
54. A. paid B. normal C. tireless D. joint
55. A. responsibility B. creativity C. honesty D. curiosity
【答案】41. D 42. A 43. C 44. A 45. B 46. D 47. C 48. A 49. B 50. D 51. C 52. B 53. A 54. C 55. B
第二节 (共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
With a life mostly spent in periods of social turmoil (动乱) and war, master artist Qi Baishi often expressed a longing for peace, stability and prosperity. Although times have changed ____56____ (dramatic) since then, people today are still touched by the joyous atmosphere ____57____ positive attitude towards life shown in Qi’s works.
The Art Museum of the Beijing Fine Art Academy is showing ____58____ selection of Qi’s ink-color paintings and calligraphic scrolls in ____59____ (it) collection to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year. Works on ____60____ (exhibit) include Sui Zhao Tu, a scroll painting ____61____ adopts a particular style of classical Chinese artwork. The style of Sui Zhao Tu paintings, ____62____ (make) to celebrate Spring Festival, ____63____ (become) popular in the royal court of the Song Dynasty (960 — 1271).
The paintings illustrate blooming plants in anticipation of spring as well as cultural objects, such as incense burners (香炉), ____64____ (suit) the high-end tastes of noblemen and intellectuals. It was Qi that reformed the style to make it ______65______ (access) to ordinary people by painting everyday objects such as red lanterns, fireworks and cabbages. The show ends on April 5.
【答案】56. dramatically 57. and 58. a 59. its 60. exhibition 61. which##that
62. made 63. became 64. suiting 65. accessible
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40 分)
第一节 (满分 15 分)
66. 面对日益严峻的环境问题，推广绿色生活方式变得尤为重要。假定你是校英文报编辑李华，请你代表校英文报写一封倡议信，呼吁大家在日常生活中践行绿色生活方式。
内容包括：1.倡议的原因；
2.倡议的具体内容；
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear fellow students,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear fellow students,
Given the present challenging environmental conditions, I am asking you to take action to promote a green lifestyle. Our objective is to create a healthier and more sustainable environment for ourselves and future generations.
Adopting sustainable habits is crucial. By reducing waste, conserving resources, and lowering our carbon footprint, we can contribute to the protection of our planet. Small actions, such as recycling, reusing items, conserving water and electricity, choosing public transportation, cutting down on plastic use, and supporting eco-friendly products, when accumulated over time, can produce substantial positive changes in our lives.
Let’s join forces to build a green lifestyle and contribute to a better future.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分 25 分)
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。
Around midnight on Wednesday, March 5, Ms. Cassell fell asleep at the wheel while driving to her mother’s house and crashed into a shallow creek (小溪). She immediately began to scream for help. The road was mere yards away, but because her car was almost directly under a bridge, it would have been difficult for drivers to hear or see her.
The accident shattered (碎裂) her left arm and legs. The front of the car collapsed inward, trapping her lower body. Her cellphone flew under the passenger seat, just out of reach, and quickly ran out of battery. All she could do was move her arms, and one was broken.
Her leg was bleeding heavily. In what was most likely the first of many moves that saved her life, she grabbed her belt and fastened a tourniquet (止血带). As temperatures dropped below freezing overnight, she covered herself with a comforter that was in the back of her car — a gift she had recently purchased for a friend.
Her family realized the next day that she hadn’t returned home, and started to worry. When she didn’t respond to calls or texts from her children, they began to look for her.
The area where she crashed was mostly farmland, but the bridge was fairly busy, and around 400 cars would have passed by Ms. Cassell every day. To signal that she was in the car, Ms. Cassell used makeup to write the word “help” on the driver’s side window.
When all efforts failed to locate her, her family contacted an independent rescue team in the area that sent out dogs and drones (无人机) to assist in the search. They followed up on tips that took them all over the county.
注意：
1.　写作词数应为150个左右；
2.　请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置做答。
As time went on, Ms. Cassell felt more and more thirsty.
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On the sixth day, she was spotted by Jeremy Vander, a heavy machinery operator.
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【答案】 As time went on, Ms. Cassell felt more and more thirsty. She knew she could survive without food for a while, but only a few days without water. She opened the door and stretched out her hand, only to find she was still about three feet short of the water in the creek. So she got creative once again: She took her favorite sweater and dipped it into the water, letting the pink fabric soak up the water before pulling it back and wringing it into her mouth. As she grew weaker, she drifted in and out of sleep. Still, she clung to the hope that somebody would come to her rescue.
On the sixth day, she was spotted by Jeremy Vander, a heavy machinery operator. Jeremy was working on a construction project near the bridge when he noticed something unusual — a flash of reflected light from below. Curious, he walked to the edge and peered down into the ditch. That’s when he saw the crumpled vehicle and the word “HELP” across the glass. Jeremy hurried down and saw the outline of a motionless figure inside. Startled, he immediately contacted emergency services. Help arrived soon after. Thanks to his alertness — and her extraordinary strength — Ms. Cassell was finally pulled from the wreckage, still alive after those long, freezing nights.

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