2022-2023学年安徽省宣城市高二上学期期末调研考试英语试题含答案

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 宣城市2022—2023学年度第一学期期末调研测试
高二英语试题
考生注意事项：
1.本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、考号在答题卷指定位置填写清楚并将条形码粘贴在指定区域。
3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题部分每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案涂黑；非选择题部分请用0.5毫米的黑色墨水签字笔在答题卷上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答案区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4.考试结束时，务必将答题卡交回。
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，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.When will the speakers leave for the zoo?
A.At 8:15.B.At 9:45.C.At 10:30.
2.How did the man go to meet the woman?
A.By taxi.B.By bus.C.On foot.
3.What will the woman do next?
A.Check her eyes.B.Have a rest.C.Read a book.
4.What does the woman dislike about the second pair of shoes?
.
A.Their size.B.Their color C.Their style.
5.What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A.Driving.B.Swimming.C.Drawing.
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，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6.What are the speakers using to find their way at first?
A.A map.B.A phone.C.Instructions.
7.Which place are the speakers trying to find?
A.A restaurant.B.A shop.C.A farm.

听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8.Where can the man put his bag?
A.On the desk.B.In the locker.C.Behind the door.
9.What should the man do after getting into the exam hall?
A.Show his student ID card.
B.Turn off the mobile phone.
C.Find his examination number on the desk.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10.How does the woman feel about the festival?
A.Bored.B.Disappointed.C.Interested.
11.Why does the man prefer the afternoon show?
A.It is more exciting.B.It is suitable for his brother.C.It has his favorite band.
12.What will the woman do tomorrow afternoon?
A.See a film.B.Do her work.C.Go to the music festival.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A.Co-workers.B.Employer and employee.C.Interviewer and interviewee.
14.Where does Robert live now?
A.In America.B.In England.C.In India.
15.What did Robert's company mainly develop at first?
A.Office software.B.Apps for education.C.Apps for amusement.
16.What is Robert's aim for the future?
A.To change people's lifestyles.
B.To stand out from the competition.
C.To produce more kinds of smartphones.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17.Which date was Van Gogh born on?
A.March 30.B.March 20.C.March 13.
18.What did Van Gogh do when he was 15?
A.He began to learn French.B.He decided to be an artist.C.He started to work.
19.Which country did Van Gogh move to in 1886?
A.France.B.Germany C.Britain.
20.How did Theo support Van Gogh according to the talk?
A.He made paintings for Van Gogh.
B.He sold Van Gogh's paintings to others.
C.He bought Van Gogh's works from others.

第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题；每题2.5分，满分37.5分)
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。
A
About City Cruises-Red River Rover
As the River Thames weaves its way through the heart of London,there is history around every
bend.
See and experience the sights and splendor of this great city from the comfort of a modern,
all-weather,wheelchair-friendly City Cruises RiverLiner with open upper deck and spacious lower sa-loon with panoramic(全景的)windows.During your cruise you will have live commentary(解说)from
the experienced crew,giving you lots of insights you wouldn't find in the guide books.
The Hop on Hop off Pass allows you to make unlimited use of the river services between the piers
(码头)of operation:
Westminster Pier:Houses of Parliament
Abbey Waterloo Pier:London Eye,London Aquarium(水族馆)
Tower Pier:Tower of London,Tower Bridge
Greenwich Pier:Greenwich,Maritime Museum,Cutty Sark
Important Information
You should arrive at least 15 minutes before departure time.
Passenger numbers are difficult to predict each day and can vary on account of public holidays,
weather condition,events,etc.City Cruises cannot guarantee that you will get the sightseeing sailing that
you have booked—please ensure that you arrive in reasonable time.
All boats have seating and are fully heated.
All boats offer open space areas with great views.Many have open decks offering a better view.
Free live commentary is in English on each sightseeing cruise.
Free audio guides are available in 8 languages:Italian,French,German,Spanish,Chinese,
Russian,English and Japanese.
21.What can we learn about City Cruises RiverLiner?
A.It doesn't provide services on windy days.
B.It is not accessible to disabled passengers.
C.It enables you to learn further about the sights.
D.It ignores the great history of River Thames.
22.In which pier can a passenger view London Eye?
A.Westminster Pier.B.Abbey Waterloo Pier.
C.Tower Pier.D.Greenwich Pier.

23.We can conclude from the passage that
A.passengers sensitive to cold should wear more clothes
B.passengers should book visits to get the guaranteed sailing
C.passengers can watch live commentaries in various languages
D.passengers can view landmark sights of London on board
B
School had just started in August when Conner began throwing up for no reason.It wasn't long before the boy also began suffering terrible headaches.In February a1.7-inch tumor(肿瘤)was found in his brain and Conner was set to begin to receive radiation(放射疗法)treatments.Before treatments start,technicians make a white plastic mask to keep patients immovable and protect unaffected parts of
the brain while radiation is directed at the tumor.
It's an unpleasant experience and a frightening time.The doctor Cook decided that the masks could at least be made to look like something fun—maybe Batman or Mickey Mouse.“I started thinking these masks are white and not fun at all for kids,”she told The Greenville News.“I felt like if we could make it a little more fun for them,they might be a little more excited about coming in for the treatment.Because the kids are afraid.While the treatment itself isn't physically painful,it can cause a lot of anxiety.And the treatment is required daily for up to six weeks.”And the masks really make a differ-
ence.“The kids really like them because they get to choose something themselves.”Cook said.
When new children come in for the treatment,Cook finds out what their favorite movies or cartoon characters are.Then she sets about creating the mask by drawing the image she wants onto paper,sticking it with glue,and once it's dry,she applies the colors using paints.Each child can take the
mask home once the treatment ends.
“Coming to the doctor always means fear and pain.I wanted to make it fun,”she said.“The kids really love it.It''s something they enjoy and can relate to.And it fills an interest I have.I get great
pleasure from it.”
24.Why was the plastic mask used according to Paragraph 1?
A.To check the patient's brain.
B.To reduce the patient's headache.
C.To protect the patient's brain during the treatment.
D.To prevent the patient from throwing up.
25.What can we know about the radiation treatment?
A.It can be received at home.
B.It may make the patients feel anxious.
C.It has to be finished in a month.
D.It will cause huge physical pain for patients.

26.What does Cook do to help the children being treated?
A.Make the masks more interesting to kids.
B.Show them their favorite movies or TV shows.
C.Dress them up as cartoon characters.
D.Offer them some free masks as gifts.
27.What does the author want to show by telling this story?
A.Health matters to everyone.
B.Creativity leads to success.
C.Love can treat the terrible sickness.
D.Kindness can bring warmth and joy.
C
Figure skating,speed skating,and ice hockey can all trace their beginnings to early civilizations that fastened animal bones to their feet to skate on ice,according to A Dictionary of British History.Bone runners found in Switzerland date as far back as 3000 B.C.and there is also evidence of ice skating in
Scandinavia in the Middle Ages.
Modern skating perhaps got its start in the Netherlands,where it was considered a national recreation in the early 17th century,when nobles skated on frozen canals for fun.Wealthy Europeans picked up the sport while visiting the Netherlands,and British royals soon brought skating back to England in the late 1600s.When the Thames froze over in 1683,skating was among the many recreations at London's
famous winter fair on the ice,which King CharlesⅡattended.
At the end of the 18th century,American ballet dancer Jackson Haines transformed the sport into what is now known as figure skating by introducing elements of ballet to the ice.Haines skated in bear and ballet costumes and toured with exhibitions across Europe,where he was most admired in Vienna,
Austria.
Ice skating evolved into other sports,including speed skating and ice hockey.Speed skating has been around as early as Dutch people dared to race on their skates,but hockey developed in 19th century Canada as an icy version of field hockey.Both were well-established by the 1900s,so they were on the
list in the first Winter Olympics
Since the 1900s,different ice skating clubs have been founded around the Western world.As interest grew,the clubs'membership increased over the next 50 years.By the end of 20th century,ice
skating was so widespread that it was one of the few recreations enjoyed by almost every westerner.
28.Which of the following is the oldest sport according to the text?
A.Ice hockey.B.Bone running.C.Speed skating.D.Figure skating.
29.Who contributed most to the figure skating?
A.Jackson Haines.B.British royals.C.Dutch people.D.King CharlesⅡ.

30.In what order did the author write the passage?

A.In order of importance.
B.In order of place.
C.In order of frequency.
D.In order of time.
31.What does the text mainly talk about?
A.How ice skating came into being.B.Why ice skating is famous in the world.
C.How ice skating became well-received.D.Why ice skating enters Winter Olympics.
D
Automaker General Motors has announced the expectation of achieving carbon neutrality(中和)by
2040.On the way to that goal,the company hopes to get rid of automobile emissions(排放物)by 2035.
GM said it will take a science-based approach to become carbon neutral,balancing carbon dioxide emissions.Furthermore,it plans to remove gas-powered vehicle production by 2035.It intends that by
2025,40%of its vehicles will be battery powered.
“General Motors is joining governments and companies around the globe working to establish a safer,greener and better world,”said Mary Barra,GM chairman and CEO.“We encourage others to work
together and make a significant influence on our industry and on the economy as a whole.”
Transportation is the largest contributor of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States,just over 28%,the Environmental Protection Agency reported.That is why GM and other industry leaders have joined the Science Based Targets initiative,which calls on businesses to take action to do with climate
change.
A clear step for GM to become carbon neutral is to switch from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles.Traditional gas vehicles make up about 75%of GM's greenhouse emissions,the com-pany said.Their production facilities make up the other 25%,but the manufacturer aims to control the ratio(比率)by using wind and solar energy.GM said it will power its U.S.factories with 100%renew-
able energy by 2030 and globally by 2035.
The bigger obstacle falls on the consumer.An electric vehicle is significantly more expensive.The Natural Resources Defense Council(NRDC)says the average electric car costs$19,000 more than a gasoline-powered car.But GM has spent years improving its battery technology.Maybe that's the
reason why it can get rid of automobile emissions in the next 14 years with much confidence.
32.What measure is GM taking to achieve the goal of removing carbon dioxide emissions?
A.Working with global organizations.B.Cutting back on battery-powered cars.
C.Gaining industrial and financial support.D.Reducing production of cars powered by gas.
33.What is Mary Barra's attitude towards GM's carbon-neutral approach?
A.Supportive.B.Opposed.C.Critical.D.Indifferent.
34.According to the passage,what results in the greenhouse gas emissions in the US to a large
extent?
A.Renewable energy.B.Fast food.C.Transportation.D.Electric vehicles.

35.Which of the following best explains the word“manufacturer”underlined in paragraph 5?
A.Consumer B.Environmentalist C.Producer D.Advertiser
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Giving generously and receiving gratefully make it easier to live happily with others.36
Let me start with the idea of giving generously.37 For example,my husband and I have family
members who only contact us when they need money.We usually accept their requests,but we rarely receive a“thank you”.Most people would say that my husband and I are being used,and I suppose we
are.But when we give,we shouldn't be giving for the purpose of getting gratitude or praise.38
The good news is that when we lead our lives being nice to others,our lives run more smoothly.If you're generous,yes,some people will use you.But if you practice being generous,most of your
relationships will improve.
39 I truly believe that you cannot say“thank you”enough when you receive.So often we get lazy about expressing gratitude.Parents can feel unappreciated by their children,and teachers can feel unappreciated by their students.Do you think it unnecessary to thank them when receiving just because a
task is part of someone's job description?That's wrong!
Words of appreciation make others feel good about themselves like nothing else.It's good for us to
say“thank you”because we regularly need to remind ourselves of how lucky we are.40
If you are looking for a way to improve your life,I can give you one:Give generously and receive
gratefully.

A.Thus,saying“thank you”can bring us good luck.
B.Rather,we should be giving because it's a good thing.
C.And hearing those two words can make us feel great for days.
D.And at the same time,we should remember to receive gratefully.
E.In return,we are to help others by giving them our time or money.
F.I think people are unwilling to be generous to others for fear of being used.
G Yet,why do we have such difficulty achieving these things in our relationships?
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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Derlin Newey,an 89-year-old pizza delivery driver was in disbelief when the Valdez Family
visited him.The local TV station was there to 41 the moment.“I don't know what to say,”said
Newey as he 42 tears of joy.Newey delivers 43 for others,about 30 hours a week.He said he
宣城市高二英语试卷第7页(共10页)

couldn't live merely on social security.
44 being a delivery driver,Newey is also a rising TikTok star thanks to some loyal 45
inspired by his kindness.
The Valdez Family always ask for him when 46 pizza and started recording his deliveries as
TikTok videos on their channel@vendingheads.“It's unbelievable.Everybody 47 him,”said Carlos
Valdez.The Valdez Family claimed his signature phrase with each 48 was,“Hello,are you looking
for some pizza?”
With more than 53,000 followers,they often got comments asking why Newey was delivering pizzas
at his49.The Valdez Family decided to use their platform for some good.They asked their followers
to make a 50 to help Newey,and they were quickly able to raise$12,000.They presented a signed
check to him as a gift from his“TikTok Family.”
Newey didn't even know what TikTok was,but was 51 for the unexpected blessing.The Valdez Family said that the 52 couldn't have gone any better.“We just need to treat people with 53
and respect the way he does.He 54 our heart,”said Valdez.
And if the cash wasn't enough,the Valdez Family 55 the surprise with a T-shirt that read,
“Hello,are you looking for some pizza?”

41.A.
interview
B.witness
C.advocate
D.call
42.A.
held back
B.moved on
C.cleaned up
D.wiped out
43.A.
fruit
B.meals
C.pizzas
D.water
44.A.
Except
B.Despite
C.Beyond
D.Besides
45.A.
artists
B.teenagers
C.parents
D.customers
46.A.
picking
B.ordering
C.selecting
D.eating
47.A.
admires
B.dislikes
C.hates
D.recognizes
48.A.
lunch
B.assignment
C.delivery
D.job
49.A.
number
B.house
C.age
D.time
50.A.
part
B.donation
C.list
D.meeting
51.A.
useful
B.helpful
C.hopeful
D.grateful
52.A.
information
B.surprise
C.news
D.article
53.A.
kindness
B.sadness
C.eagerness
D.happiness
54.A.
drove
B.stole
C.broke
D.lent
55.A.
exchanged
B.encountered
C.sweetened
D.detected
第二节(共10小题；每小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。
Sugar painting,56 its name suggests,is made of sugar.The history of it can be traced back to

Ming Dynasty,57 sugar tigers,sugar lions or figures of ministers were sacrificed to gods and ancestors
in royal court.With the handicraft 58(spread)in the folk and evolving into sugar painting,now it can be found in 59(variety)areas of China along the streets or in the parks.There,you may find
an artist at a wooden stand with a large marble,a wheel with animal patterns and a pot of melted sugar.
Most artists have a wheel for people to spin,which 60(determine)which animal he or she will
draw based 61 where the arrow lands.
This is how sugar paintings are made.Boil sugar in fire until it can draw wire.Then scoop up(舀)
a spoon of melted sugar juice,and cast quickly on a marble back and forth 62(create)a shape.
After the accomplishment,scoop up the sugar painting with a shovel.Then use a wooden stick to hold the
figure.
As a symbol of Chinese culture,nowadays,the charm of sugar painting has been 63(gradual)getting more and more attention and 64(recognise).So far,Chengdu Sugar Painting 65(list
)into“National Intangible Cultural Heritage”.
第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假如你是学生会“关爱老人”项目的负责人。学生会拟在寒假期间组织志愿者到社区帮助老
年人学习使用智能手机和上网，请你给校《英文报》写封倡议书，内容包括：
1.老人们遇到的困难；
2.能提供的帮助和活动的意义；
3.报名参与项目的方式。注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear fellow students,




The Students’Union
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。
Having attended the interschool storytelling championship for the past two years,I was the shining
star of my school.When it came to choosing the right candidate to participate in such competitions,I was

always the first choice.Naturally,I was once again selected to represent my school in the approaching
contest this year.
Upon hearing the fact that I was chosen again,my classmates and friends acknowledged that I would undoubtedly emerge as the champion again.Consequently.I became conceited(自负的).I was so proud
that I neglected the importance of practicing for the contest.
A week before the contest,my teacher Ms.Sara asked,“Selena,would you like to stand in front of the class to rehearse(排练)for the contest?”She had tutored me in the past two competitions and knew how important practice was.“Just imagine you are on the stage in the presence of the audience,”she added.“I'm sorry,Ms.Sara,”I replied.“I have a bit of a sore(疼痛的)throat.”This was usually the lie I would tell whenever my teacher requested me to practice in front of the class.I always found excuses to avoid doing it because I believed that I was the best and therefore the practice was unnecessary.On one occasion,I even told Mrs.Sara not to worry too much as I was well prepared for the contest.In fact,I did everything but practice my script(手稿).I only managed to glance briefly through the story the day before the contest.As the best storyteller among the students of the local secondary schools,I was
too vain to practice and expected everything to be fine.
The contest was being held in the local community hall.On the day of the contest,the hall was packed.My school teachers and principal(校长)were there along with many of my classmates and schoolmates.I was the eighth contestant out of twenty in total.Those who spoke before me did extremely well.On seeing their fascinating and outstanding performance,I began to lose confidence in myself.My
palms(手掌)sweated heavily and I started to feel nervous.
注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2.续写部分分为两段，每段开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph 1:
Soon,it was my turn to talk.


Paragraph 2:
Finally,results were announced after the contest.



宣城市2022—2023学年度第一学期期末调研测试
高二英语试题听力材料
Text 1
W:When will we go to the zoo on Thursday?
M:Well,the zoo opens at 10:30,so be ready to go at 9:45.(1)You'll have to get up at 8:15.
Text 2
W:I can't believe it.Did you walk all the way here?Why not take the bus or the taxi?It's raining.M:I like walking,especially on rainy days.(2)
Text 3
M:Would you like to take a break?
W:Good idea!(3)I've been reading the book for hours,and my eyes hurt.
Text 4
M:Have you found any shoes that you like?
W:Well,I like the first pair—you know black ones are always my first choice.But it is a size bigger.
I don't like the second pair's style.(4)And this pair is a little tight.
Text 5(总结题)
W:Wonderful!You began to learn driving only yesterday afternoon,but now you can drive well enough.M:I find driving is not as difficult as I expected,unlike swimming or art.
Text 6
M:Wait a minute.Isn't that the shop we passed five minutes ago?(6)
W:It is,but the instructions Peter gave me definitely said we should go this way.(6)M:We should have looked at a map.
W:I can try to find where it is on my phone.What is the name of the restaurant again?(7)
M:The Farmer's Rest.It shouldn't be hard to find.
W:No,there can't be many restaurants here.We're in the middle of nowhere.
M:If we see someone around,we can ask them,but there don't seem to be many people out here.
Text 7
M:Can I take my phone into the exam hall if I turn it off?
W:No mobile phones are allowed in the exam hall.You can put it in your bag,though.M:OK,but then what do I do with my bag?(8)
W:Bags go in the lockers outside the hall.(8)There are keys in the doors.Just lock the door and take the key with you.When you have put your things away,go to the main door of the exam hall and show the teacher your student ID card.
M:OK,I see.And when I get into the exam hall,I need to look for my examination number on the
desk.(9)Is that the same number as my ID card?
W:Yes,that's right.

Text 8
M:Have you heard that the Strawberry Music Festival is being held near here?(10)
W:Yeah,I know.It sounds good,and I'd like to go.(10)But I haven't got a ticket.
M:I have some tickets to the festival.Some of my favorite bands are playing.I'm taking my little
brother.He has never been to a music festival.(11)Would you like to come with us?W:That would be great.I love the noise,the music and all the excitement.(10)
M:Are you free today or tomorrow?The afternoon show is the best for my brother.(11)
W:Sorry,I'm busy then.I'm going to the movies this afternoon.I have got the movie ticket so I can't change it,and I'm working tomorrow afternoon.(12)
M:Oh,well...Can you go on Saturday afternoon?It finishes on August 28th.That's Saturday.W:Good.I'm free then.
Text 9(第13题为推断题)
W:Hello,welcome to Working Abroad.Our guest this evening is Robert Hale,a Londoner who lives and works in America.Robert,welcome to the program.How long have you been living in California?(14)
M:Since 1992.(14)But I had only planned to stay for six months.
W:Why did you change your mind?
M:Soon after I arrived,I got a job with one of America's top companies,Intel.So I decided to stay.
W:How lucky!Do you still work for that company?
M:No,I left in 1998.Then I had my own company,which developed office software for small and medium-sized companies at the beginning.(15)But since 2005,it's been developing education and entertainment apps.
W:What's your aim for the future?(16)
M:To stand out from the competition.(16)Smartphones are widely used and are changing people's lifestyles,which leads to the rapid development of apps.
Text 10
Vincent Van Gogh was a great painter.His work,being famous today for its beauty,emotion and color,greatly influenced 20th century art.Van Gogh was born on March 30,1853 in the Netherlands.(17)He had two younger brothers and three younger sisters.By the age of 15,Van Gogh had to leave school and go to work to support his family.(18)Apart from his native Dutch,he also spoke good French,German and English.In 1873,Van Gogh went to work in England.There,he fell in love with English culture,and became a fan of Charles Dickens.In the fall of 1880,Van Gogh decided to move to Belgium and become an artist.In 1886,he moved to Paris and began to develop his unique style.(19)Despite his talent,Van Gogh remained poor and unknown throughout his life.He was very close with his brother Theo,who supported him by giving him money and helping him sell his paintings.(20)

宣城市2022—2023学年度第一学期期末调研测试
高二英语参考答案
第一部分听力(共两节；每题1.5分，满分30分)
1-5 BCBCA 6-10 CABCC 11-15 BBCAA 16-20 BACAB
第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题；每题2.5分，满分37.5分)
21-23 CBD 24-27 CBAD 28-31 BADC 32-35 DACC
第二节(共5小题；每题2.5分，满分12.5分)
36-40 G F B D C
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)
41-45 B A C D D 46-50 B A C C B 51-55 D B A B C
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
56.as 57.when 58.spreading 59.various 60.determines
61.on/upon 62.to create 63.gradually 64.recognition 65.has been listed
第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
One possible version:
Dear fellow students,
On behalf of the Students'Union,I am writing to call on everyone to take part in our winter program named Care for the Aged.
The modern society is developing rapidly,leaving aged people behind,who have little knowledge of the Internet and digital devices.To help them enjoy the modern technological conveniences,in the coming winter holiday,we will organize volunteers to visit communities to teach them how to use smart phones and surf the Intemet.It surely will raise their life quality and make a difference to the whole sociely.
We need your help.Please sign up at the office of the Students'Union or write an email to Student-sUnion@abc.cn.Your participation will be highly appreciated.
The Students’Union
第二节(满分25分)
One possible version:
Soon,it was my turn to talk.Facing the crowd,I found myself suffering from stage fright.I spoke in an expressionless voice and even stuttered a few times as I forgot parts of the story.My legs trembled and so did my voice.On seeing my terrible performance,the judges shook their heads.The supporters from my school looked at me in disappointment.I have never been so embarrassed in my life.In the end,I walked off the stage,my eyes filled with tears.
Finally,results were announced after the contest.I didn't win any prizes—not even a consolation one.It was not surprising at all.I felt ashamed when I faced my classmates and of course,Ms.Sara.I regretted underestimating my opponents and overestimating myself.My vanity had cost me the champion-ship.I now regretted being so arrogant.I had learned my lesson well and finally understood the meaning of the two sayings,“Pride goes before a fall.”and“Practice makes perfect.”