2022-2023学年山西省运城市教育发展联盟高二上学期12月联考英语试题（Word版含答案，无听力音频有文字材料）

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运城市教育发展联盟2022-2023学年高二上学期12月联考
英语
考生注意：
1.本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡，上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4.本卷命题范围：至新外研版选择性必修1。
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. What’s the man’s favorite sport?
A. basket ball. B. Baseball. C. Football.
2. What is the man?
A. A taxi driver. B. A waiter. C. A doctor.
3. When did the woman call the front desk?
A. At 8:00 am. B. At 2:00 pm. C. At 2:30 pm.
4. Where is Jimmy now?
A. At a hotel. B. In the lab. C. At home.
5. What does the woman want the man to do?
A. Make a study plan. B. Help with her work. C. Meet Tony for her.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Why does the woman give up buying the piece of clothing?
A. It’s a bit loose. B. It looks bad on her. C. Its color will run when it s washed.
7. What will the woman do next?
A. Ask for a refund. B. Try somewhere else. C. Bargain with the shopkeeper.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What do we know about Kate?
A. She has got much better.
B. She is not as busy as before.
C. She hasn’t taken the doctor’s advice.
9. Who will go to see Kate?
A. Only the woman. B. Only the man. C. Both of them.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What’s wrong with the man?
A. He becomes thinner and thinner.
B. He doesn’t feel like eating.
C. He feels tired recently.
11. Why was the man fired?
A. He was often late for work.
B. He paid less attention to work.
C. He was caught sleeping at a meeting.
12. Why should the man come to the hospital next week?
A. To get the results. B. To have a meeting. C. To have an examination.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13. Where are the speakers planning to go in the morning?
A.To a zoo. B. To the seashore. C. To a museum.
14. Why does the woman want to go to the shopping mall?
A. To buy some cheap clothes.
B. To return some goods.
C. To see her friend there.
15. How will the speakers go to the beach?
A. By bus. B. By subway. C. By taxi.
16. What are the speakers talking about?
A. A travel plan. B. A city guide. C. A shopping center.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. What is the aim of the program?
A. To relax from work.
B. To develop leadership skills.
C. To improve interpersonal relations.
18. What will the company receive about the workers after the program?
A. Their suggestions.
B. Their diaries of training.
C. Reports on their performance.
19. How long will the program last in July?
A.6 days. B.15 days. . C.20 days.
20. What should the people do to join in the program after the meeting?
A. Sign on a piece of paper.
B. Show their past experience.
C. Pay in advance.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
The best way to see the world’s architectural wonders is to visit them in person, so grab your passport and book a trip to one of these amazing destinations if you have a longing for a spot of building-based bliss(极乐) this year.
Barcelona
Every year millions of people flood to this vibrant(充满活力的) Spanish city to see some of the amazingly unique works of the famous architect Antoni Gaudi. The Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia is the most popular of these and is still being built, in spite of the fact that work began all the way back in 1882.
Monaco
While ultramodern architecture tends to grab all of the headlines, if you are looking for a more traditional type of design that speaks to the wealth of bygone(过去的) eras, Monaco is definitely worth adding to your list. Monte Carlo is undoubtedly the best place to visit if you want to be bathed in the beauty of the coastline it shares with the French Riviera while also seeing some of the most gorgeous hotels that Europe has to offer.
Athens
A lot of ancient architecture stands in the Greek capital, with buildings that have stood for thousands of years still managing to tower over the tourists that visit them. From the impressive, awe-inspiring relics of the Parthenon to temples to various gods including Zeus and Hephaestus, Athens is the place to visit if you are eager to see architecture that is filled with history.
Singapore
In contrast to Monte Carlo, the architecture of Singapore is cutting edge and futuristic, to the point that visitors may feel like they have stepped onto the setting of a science fiction film rather than a living, breathing city. The Helix Bridge is a must-see architectural attraction of Singapore, with its 280-metre-span stretching in an arcing curve and consisting of intertwined (缠绕的) metal strands(金属链) that bring the structure of DNA into mind.
21. What is unique about the Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia?
A. It is modern rather than traditional.
B. It was built in honor of Antoni Gaudi.
C. It is located right in the Greek capital.
D. It has taken more than 100 years to build it.
22. Where can you enjoy the beauty of the coastline near the French Riviera?
A. Monte Carlo. B. Athens. C. Barcelona. D. Singapore.
23. Who is most likely to be interested in this text?
A. An architect major. B. A hotel manager.
C. A wildlife researcher. D. A biology student.
B
I left university with a good degree in English Literature, but no sense of what I wanted to do. Over the next six years, I was treading water(停滞不前), just trying to earn an income. I tried journalism, but I didn't think I was any good, then finance, which I hated. Finally, I got a job as a rights assistant at a famous publisher. I loved working with books, although the job that I did was dull.
I had enough savings to take a year off work, and I decided to try to satisfy a deep-down wish to write a novel. Attending a Novel Writing MA course gave me the structure I needed to write my first 55,000 words.
It takes confidence to make a new start—there’s a dark period in-between where you’re neither one thing nor the other. You’re out for dinner and people ask what you do, and you’re too ashamed to say, “Well, I’m writing a novel, but I’m not quite sure if I’m going to get there.” My confidence dived. Believing my novel could not be published, I put it aside.
Then I met an agent(代理商) who said I should send my novel out to agents. So, I did and, to my surprise, got some wonderful feedback. I felt a little hope that I might actually become a published writer and, after signing with an agent, I finished the second half of the novel.
The next problem was finding a publisher. After two-and-a-half years of no income, just waiting and wondering, a publisher offered me a book deal—that publisher turned out to be the one I once worked for.
It feels like an unbelievable stroke of luck—of fate, really. When you set out to do something different, there’s no end in sight, so to find myself in a position where I now have my own name on a contract(合同) of the publisher—to be a published writer—is unbelievably rewarding.
24. Why did the author decide to write a novel?
A. Because she hated her previous jobs.
B. Because her parents and friends had encouraged her to do so.
C. Because she wanted to pursue her own dream of writing a novel.
D. Because she graduated from university with a good degree in English Literature.
25. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 3 mean?
A. She became less stubborn.
B. She became more stubborn.
C. She suddenly lost confidence.
D. She gradually gained confidence.
26. Who agreed to publish the author’s first novel?
A. An agent who she signed with.
B. A rights assistant she once worked with.
C. An agent who advised her to send her novel out to agents.
D. A publisher who she once worked for as a rights assistant.
27. Which of the following words can best describe the author’s experience as a writer?
A. Tough but rewarding. B. Interesting and smooth.
C. Difficult but thrilling. D. Complicated and fruitless.
C
This new packaging material looks like conventional plastic, but it’s actually made from fish waste and algae(海藻)—unlike plastic, if it escapes into the ocean, a fish could eat it safely. The material, called MarinaTex, is the winner of this year’s James Dyson Award.
“It began with my desire to work with waste,” says Lucy Hughes, a recent graduate from University of Sussex, who once visited a fish processing factory to see the massive quantity of waste generated by the industry and found new ways to use it. She focused on fish skins and scales(鳞片). “When I had it in my hands, I realized this has got potential,” she says. “It s super strong and flexible.” Hughes spent months experimenting with fish waste in her kitchen, running more than 100 experiments to find a binder(粘合剂) and a process that could hold together the proteins in the fish skins and scales.“I had a lot of failed attempts. A lot of things either were too easily broken or too soft or easily went bad,” she says. She finally found a type of algae that can be locally got.
The material can be used to replace oil-based plastic in packaging such as bags or the half-transparent windows used to show products in boxes. As her research continues, Hughes says that she’ll be studying how MarinaTex works and how long it could be used to store food.
Unlike some “composable” plastics, which need to be processed in an industrial composting(堆肥) facility to break down, the new material can break down in four to six weeks in a backyard compost bin. “All the ingredients are food-grade safe,” Hughes says. “So, this breaks down much like a piece of food would break down.
28. Why did MarinaTex win this year s James Dyson Award?
A. It doesn’t go into the ocean.
B. It is environmentally-friendly.
C. It doesn’t produce any waste.
D. It doesn’t look like conventional plastic.
29. What is the main idea conveyed in paragraph 2?
A. Where Hughes got inspiration for the binder.
B. How Hughes developed MarinaTex.
C. What advantages MarinaTex has.
D. Where the binder can be used.
30. What is yet to be found out?
A. How long it takes for MarinaTex to break down.
B. How long MarinaTex can be used to store food.
C. Whether MarinaTex can replace oil-based plastic.
D. Whether MarinaTex is better than half-transparent windows.
31. Where is the text most likely to appear?
A. In a science fiction. B. In a government report.
C. In a science magazine. D. In a government announcement.
D
You are given many opportunities in life to choose to be a victim or creator. When you choose to be a victim, the world is a cold and difficult place. “They” did things to you which caused all of your pain and suffering. “They” are wrong and bad, and life is terrible as long as “they” are around. Or you may blame yourself for all your problems, thus internalizing(内化) your victimization(受害). The truth is, your life is likely to stay that way as long as you feel a need to blame yourself or others.
Those who choose to be creators look at life quite differently. They know there are individuals who might like to control their lives, but they don’t let this get in the way. They know they have their weaknesses, yet they don’t blame themselves when they fail. Whatever happens, they have choice in the matter. They believe their dance with each sacred(神圣的) moment of life is a gift and that storms are a natural part of life which can bring the rain needed for emotional and spiritual growth.
Victims and creators live in the same physical world and deal with many of the same physical realities, yet their experience of life is worlds apart. Victims relish(沉溺) in anger, guilt, and other emotions that cause others—and even themselves—to feel like victims, too. Creators consciously choose love, inspiration, and other qualities which inspire not only themselves, but all around them. Both victims and creators always have choice to determine the direction of their lives.
In reality, all of us play the victim or the creator at various points in our lives. One person, on losing a job or a special relationship, may feel as if it is the end of the world and sink into terrible suffering for months, years, or even a lifetime. Another with the same experience may choose to first experience the grief, then accept the loss and soon move on to be a powerful creative force in his life.
In every moment and every circumstance, you can choose to have a fuller, richer life by setting a clear intention to transform the victim within, and by inviting into your life the powerful creator that you are.
32. In what way is a creator different from a victim?
A. A creator is given more challenges.
B. Failure seldom comes to a creator.
C. Storms are beneficial in a creator’s eyes.
D. A victim hardly blames others for their own faults.
33. When people choose to think like a creator, what will happen?
A. They seldom make careless mistakes.
B. The world seems a cold and difficult place.
C. Life is blessed with fewer opportunities than expected.
D. They don’t care what happens to them but think positively.
34. Which of the following can be described as a creator’s act?
A. Tim failed his exam and thought he would never pass it.
B. Sam lost his job and abandoned himself to drinking for months.
C. J. K. Rowling was rejected by a publisher and yet went on writing.
D. Jessica broke up with her husband and chose to give up her own life.
35. Which of the following can be the best title for this text?
A. Benefits Of Being A Creator B. Creators: Act Now Or Never
C. Creator Or Victim: Up To You D. Ways To Transform A Victim Into A Creator
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
Book clubs help to create a reading-friendly environment and encourage people to continually develop and strengthen their reading skills. By creating a book club with your children, you are teaching your family that reading can be fun and enriching. 36 .
Be sure to allow your children to help with the planning. A great way they can help to establish the club is to allow them to pick the name. 37 Additionally, getting your children involved with the early stages of the book club will make them more dedicated(献身) to the cause. 38 This is a great social event that will make children excited about reading. Have your kids create the invitations and help choose the theme.
Reading goals could be to read a specific number of books, a variety of different styles, or to read an entire series of books. 39 . Encourage each member to come up with an award to present to another member (as a parent, you, of course, will create a special and specific award for each child to ensure that no one is left out).
Establishing a club name, motto, meeting time, discussion, goals, awards and parties are just some of the many ways you can make a book club work in your family. 40 as your kids grow and mature. What is most important with book clubs is to make sure everyone is having fun and benefiting from the chance to read.
A. Parents should often educate their children at home
B. Here’s something to bear in mind while creating a book club
C. Another idea is to invite other families over once a month for a book party
D. By establishing a club name and even a club motto, you are bringing the club to life
E. When your club meets its goal, then it is time for an awards ceremony or a special celebration
F. Deepen your children's sense of meaning and wonder while they have fun with their friends
G. The club can develop a much better book discussion group to fit your children’s needs and interests
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Jimmy, an automatic mechanic, lost his job a few months ago. He has a good heart, but always feared to apply for a new job.
One day, he gathered up all his strength and decided to attend a job 41 . His appointment was at 10 am and it was already 8:30. While waiting for a bus to the office where he was supposed to be interviewed, he saw an elderly man wildly 42 the tyre of his car. 43 there was something wrong with the car. Jimmy 44 went up to lend him a hand. When Jimmy finished 45 the car, the old man asked him how much he owed him. Jimmy said there was no need to pay him; he just helped someone in need, and he had to 46 for an interview. Then the old man said, “Well, I could take you to the office for your interview. It’s the least I could do. Please, I insist.” Jimmy agreed.
Upon arrival, Jimmy found a long line of 47 waiting to be interviewed. Jimmy still had some grease(润滑油) on him after the car 48 , but he did not have much time to wash it off or have a change of shirt. One by one, the applicants left the interviewer’s office with 49 looks on their faces. Finally his name was called. The 50 was sitting on a large chair facing the office window. Rocking the chair back and forth, he asked, “Do you really need to be interviewed?” Jimmy’s heart 51 . “With the way I look now, how could I possibly pass this interview?” he thought to himself.
Then the interviewer turned the chair and to Jimmy’s 52 , it was the old man he helped earlier in the morning. It 53 that he was the General Manager of the company.
The manager said, “Sorry, I had to keep you waiting, but I was pretty sure I made the right decision to have you as part of our workforce before you even stepped into this office. I just know you’d be a trust worthy worker. Congratulations !” Jimmy sat down and they 54 a cup of well-deserved coffee as he 55 a new job at last.
41. A. interview B. performance C. management D. description
42. A. cleaning B. painting C. kicking D. lifting
43. A. Suddenly B. Obviously C. Occasionally D. Slightly .
44. A. unwillingly B. carefully C. steadily D. immediately
45. A. driving away B. working on C. turning down D. leaving behind
46. A. rush B. account C. send D. pay
47. A. viewers B. students C. customers D. applicants .
48. A. trade B. exchange C. repair D. accident
49. A. sensitive B. frank C. annoyed D. disappointed
50. A. mechanic B. salesman C. interviewer D. reporter
51. A. sank B. beat C. approached D. stopped
52. A. surprise B. upset C. sadness D. anger
53. A. picked out B. came out C. brought out D. turned out
54. A. cooked B. ordered C. shared D. seized
55. A. recommended B. got C. lost D. refused
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
After winning the championship in boys’ singles under 14 years old at the ASICS Tennis Junior Tour in Guangzhou in late August, Wang Fa quickly attracted attention on the Internet. Wang is known for carrying his tennis rackets(球拍) in a bamboo basket, 56 (earn) him the name of “basket tennis boy”.
Over the past six years, Wang, along with his peers(同伴) at the Yunnan Wild Elephants Tennis Club, 57 ( improve) his skills and physical 58 ( strong) through training that includes running 9 kilometers and swinging his racket more than 7 ,000 times a day. “If it were not for tennis, I would still be helping out my family with farm work back home,” he told China Daily.
Talking about his habit 59 carrying his tennis gear(装备) in a bamboo basket, Wang said he carried his rackets this way 60 (honor) his hometown, Cangyuan Va autonomous county(沧源佤族自治县), Yunnan Province.
61 (initial), Wang’s parents did not want him to learn tennis because they thought it was too expensive, but the tennis club offered to teach him free of charge. Zhang Xiaohong, Wang’s head coach, 62 founded the club in 2014, selected around 20 local kids who were quite 63 ( talent) for tennis and trained 64 (they) for free. “I want to take children to the outside world through tennis,” Zhang said.
For Wang, winning the ASICS Tennis Junior Tour title was 65 beginning of a promising future. “I will head to the top spots on the professional stage,” Wang said.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定 你所在的学校将进行辩论赛。辩论主题是“获胜在体育比赛中是否重要”。请你选择一个观点，并就所选的观点发表看法，内容包括：
1.选择你的观点；
2.你所持观点的依据；
3.举例说明。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。




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。
Jack was awakened by a gunshot. He looked out toward the frozen lake. Near the trees he saw a shining piece of metal. When it moved, Jack saw that it was a long gun. A minute later, a man wearing hunting clothes came out of the woods.
Suddenly a bird flew upward. The man quickly raised the gun and shot at it. Jack watched the bird, praying it had not been hurt. It flew near the ground and went into some tall bushes. The hunter didn’t move for a moment. Then he began to look for the bird.
“No hunting!” Jack came out in his nightclothes and shouted. “No hunting on my land!” The man called back, “Where can I hunt?” Jack said, “Go South!” And then he pointed in the direction behind the man. The hunter started to walk away.
After a while, Jack had just finished putting on his clothes when he heard another gunshot. He walked toward the lake. Fighting was the last thing he wanted, but the man must go. Suddenly he heard a bird s wings beating the dry grass. Jack moved quickly towards the sound. He saw a colored head... the head of a beautiful bird. The bird flapped its wings, one of which was broken completely.
Jack decided to take the bird home and treat its broken wing so that it could fly again. He was almost going through the woods when he heard the hunter behind him. “You have just found that bird?” the hunter asked, stepping closer, and said, “Give me that bird!”
“Leave here and don’t follow me,” Jack told him. The man’s face got red. “Mister,” he said, “I have been hunting here all my life. I grew up here.” Jack looked into the hunter’s gray eyes and raised his voice, “I do not know who you are and I do not care. I own this place and I am telling you to leave!” “Now look, Mister,” the hunter insisted, “be reasonable.” He raised his gun. A cold wind blew across Jack’s face. He felt a chill(冷风) going down his spine(脊柱).
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
Jack stood there and became calm with the bird in his arms.


The hunter looked back from time to time and Jack signaled to him to leave quickly.














运城市教育发展联盟2022-2023学年高二上学期12月联考
英语
参考答案、解析及评分细则
听力部分录音稿
(Text 1)
W: So, which sport do you prefer, basketball or football?
M: To be honest, I don’t really care for either one.
W: But... I thought everyone liked basketball.
M: No. My favorite is baseball.
(Text 2)
M: This is River Street. What number do you want to go to?
W: Let me get off there in front of that tree. That’s fine.
(Text 3)
M: It’s two thirty in the afternoon and they haven’t come to fix the shower yet.
W: What! I called the front desk at eight o'clock in the morning. Where the hell are they?
(Text 4)
W: Hello. This is Barbara from the Rainbow Hotel. Is Jimmy at home?
M: No. He’s in the lab, but he will be back home at four o'clock.
(Text 5)
W: Could you do me a favor, please?
M: Yes, of course.
W: I’ve planned to meet my friend, Tony, but I’m really busy with my work now. I’m wondering if you could go to meet him for me.
M: Oh, yes, certainly!
(Text 6)
W:How do I look?.
M: Not bad. Does it fit all right?
W: Er, it’s a bit small round here.
M: I really like the color. Suits you.
W: Mm. The trouble is that the color will run when it’s washed and then I’ll never wear it.
M: Pity, as it’s on sale.
W: Oh, never mind. Let’s try somewhere else.
(Text 7)
M: Have you seen Kate recently, Vicky?
W: Yes, I saw her days ago. She hasn’t been very well in the last couple of weeks.
M: Has she seen a doctor?
W: Yes, she has. The doctor told her to take it easy for a while, but she hasn’t been taking the advice. She’s as busy as usual.
M: Do you think it is useful for me to ask her to have a rest when I go to see her? Or shall we go together?
W: I think you can go yourself since sometimes she would take your advice. What’s more, I have no time at the moment.
(Text 8)
W: Well, what seems to be the trouble, Mr. Williams?
M: It’s nothing serious actually, doctor. It’s... Well... I get tired very easily recently, and I often fall asleep during meetings, office hours, sometimes even while I m dining.
W: How long has this been going on?
M: About two months. I didn’t pay much attention to it at first, but you see, I got fired this morning. I fell asleep while we were having an important meeting, right in front of the boss.
W: You haven’t lost any weight?
M: No, doctor. Actually, I’ve put on two pounds.
W: Well, you’ll have to have a blood test to know for sure and come back next week to see the results.
(Text 9)
M: So, what do you want to do tomorrow?
W: Well, let’s look at this city guide here. How about first visiting the Art Museum in the morning?
M: OK. After lunch, what do you think about visiting the zoo? Well, it says there are some unique animals found nowhere else.
W: Well, I’m not really interested in it. Why don’t we go to the shopping mall instead?
M: To get some gifts for your friends?
W: No, I think we can get some bargain clothes.
M: I don’t think that’s a good idea. We only have a few traveler’s checks left, and I only have fifty dollars left in cash.
W: We can use our credit card to pay.
M: Don’t you forget that you have maxed our credit card?
W: Oh, well. Let’s take a taxi to the seashore and walk along the beach.
M: A wonderful plan. But let's take the subway there.
W: OK.
(Text 10)
M: Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. I want to take up a little of your time to let you know about the program the company is now planning. The program is called Learning from Adventure and it is designed to develop leadership skills. There will be lectures on public relations and management as well as outdoor activities such as climbing mountains, long distance running and camping. You don’t need any past experience, and there is no test at the end of the program, but the company will receive a full report on your performance. Y ou are supposed to improve your ability to help others to realize their goals and to deal with difficult tasks under difficult conditions. The program will be held from 6th to 20th in July. There’s no charge for this program. If you are interested, please write your name on this piece of paper after the meeting. Thank you.
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第一节
One possible version:
A
As far as I am concerned, winning is not that important in a sports competition. Rather, it is participation itself that matters. As long as you take part in a sports competition, whether you win or lose, it helps free you from the heavy pressure caused by study and daily work.
For instance, I once signed up for a cross-country race. I set a workout plan, stuck to it and exercised regularly for a whole month. Although I didn’t win the race, I felt a strong sense of pride because I had challenged myself and managed to keep running instead of giving up halfway.
B
In my opinion, to win in a sports competition is more important. Otherwise, a sports match is meaningless.
Firstly, the purpose of competitive sports is to show who has the ability to win the competition. If everyone is trying to win, the competition will be more exciting. Meanwhile, through a competition, those who have a talent for a sport event can be discovered. They can attend a higher level of competitions.
Secondly, if we wish to win, we will train hard and training can build up our body and enhance our willpower.
Thirdly, if we win, we may get a prize or an award, which is a great honor for us. For example, at the school sports meet held last year, I won the second place in the high jump competition and was wild with joy when receiving the silver medal from our headmaster.
第二节
One possible version:
Jack stood there and became calm with the bird in his arms. The bird struggled weakly and made a wild, strange sound. The sound made Jack’s heart ache. It seemed as if he could sense the bird’s fear and helplessness. Holding it tightly in his arms, Jack knew that he just couldn’t give up this tiny life. He raised his eyes and looked directly into the hunter s. The steady gaze sent a strong message to the hunter that by no means would he give in. And then to Jack’s great relief, the hunter began to walk away slowly.
The hunter looked back from time to time and Jack signaled to him to leave quickly. Jack watched until the hunter was gone and then he went to the house. He carefully laid the bird on the soft pillow, applied some medicine to the wound and bandaged its broken wing. With his careful nursing, the bird gradually recovered. One day Jack returned to find it eagerly flapping its wings, and he knew it was time to set it free.