江西省宜春市丰城市第九中学2024-2025学年高二下学期期末考试（日新班）英语试卷（含答案含听力原文无音频）

丰城九中2024-2025学年下学期高二日新班期末考试英语试卷命题人：本试卷总分值为150分考试时间:120分钟2025.07.22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.WhatwillthespeakersdoonThursday?A.Playfootball. B.Watchamovie. C.Gohiking.2.Whatdoesthemanwanttodo?A.Placeanorder. B.Designauniform. C.Formateam.3.WhatisSally’sfavoritecity?A.Paris. B.Madrid. C.Venice.4.Wherewillthespeakersgo?A.Toacafe. B.Toadessertshop. C.Toabookstore.5.WhatrelationisMr.Gomeztotheman?A.Histeacher. B.Hisclient. C.Hisboss.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。听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。6.Whatisthemandoing?A.Drivingacar. B.Repairingacar. C.Borrowingacar.7.Howdoesthemansoundintheend?A.Confused. B.Hesitant. C.Confident.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。8.Whatarethespeakersdiscussing?A.Ajobcandidate. B.Anewworkmate. C.Travelarrangements.9.HowdoesStevenJohnsonimpresstheman?A.Byhisworkingexperiences.B.Byhiscommunicationskills.C.Byhisinternationalbackground.10.WhenwillthespeakersmeetStevenJohnson?A.Tomorrow. B.Nextweek. C.Theweekafternext.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。11.WhatwillthemandoonMonday?A.Attendameeting. B.Packhisbelongings. C.Startanewposition.12.Whatisthemanbusydoingnow?A.Movingtohisnewoffice.B.Checkingoffofficesupplies.C.Preparingforapromotioncampaign.13.Whatdoesthewomanoffertodo?A.Reviewanexpensereport.B.Providethemanwithsupplies.C.Arrangeacompanycelebration.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。14.Wherewilltheeventtakeplace?A.Atacoffeeshop. B.Atamusichall. C.Atapark.15.Whydidthewomanchoosethelocation?A.It’sprivate. B.It’sfamilyfriendly. C.It’srequestedbythecharity.16.Whatdoesthewomanaskthemantodo?A.Contactsomebands. B.Contributesomemoney. C.Organizesomeactivities.17.Whatistheevent’spurpose?A.Tohearsomelivemusic. B.Tohelpananimalshelter. C.Tohavesomefamilyfun.听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。18.WhydidthespeakerlearnArabic?A.ShewantedtostudyinCairo.B.Shewasinspiredbyherteacher.C.Shebecameinterestedintheculture.19.Whatisthebiggestchallengeforthespeaker?A.Sufferingfromcultureshock.B.Findingahotelandaccommodation.C.MasteringwrittenandspokenArabic.20.Whatexcitesthespeakermost?A.Beinginvitedtoalocalmeal.B.Shoppingatalocalmarket.C.Gettingtoknowthelocals.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）阅读下面短文，从各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出符合题意的最佳选项。A2-hourScooterRentalinNiagaraFallsIfyouwanttoavoidthequeuesandcrowdedareasofvisitors,thisactivityisforyou.YoucanvisitscenerythatmostneverdoalongtheNiagaraGorgeonanelectricscooter(滑板车),whichiseasytorideandmakesgettingfromviewpointtoviewpointfastandeasy.Youcancoverabout34milesofNiagaraFallsStatePark,theNiagaraGorge,andWhirlpoolStateParkallin2hoursusingascooter.What'sIncluded●NinebotMaxElectricScooter●LocktolockuptheelectricscooterMeetingandPickupMeetingpointEndpoint2OldFallsSt,NiagaraFalls,NY14303,USAThisactivityendsbackatthemeetingpoint.Openinghours5/13/2023-7/20/2025Monday-Sunday:10:00AM-06:00PMAdditionalInformation*Confirmationwillbereceivedattimeofbooking*Notwheelchairaccessible*Nearpublictransportation*Notrecommendedforpregnanttravelers*Noheartproblemsorotherseriousmedicalconditions*TravelersshouldatleasthaveanaveragephysicalfitnesslevelClickheretoapplyorcall:+1(702)648-5873CancellationPolicyYoucancancelatleast24hoursinadvanceoftheexperienceforafullrefund.21.Whatisoneadvantageofrentinganelectricscooter?.A.Itsavesmoney. B.Itcoversalltheroutes.C.Itmakesyourtoureasy. D.Ithelpstoreduceaccidents.22.Whatdoestheactivityoffertravellers?A.Locksagainsttheft. B.Facilitiestokeephealthy.C.Assistanceforthedisabled. D.GuidebooksforNiagaraFalls.23.Whencanyoucallofftheactivitytogetallyourmoneyback?A.Afteronlineconfirmation. B.Onedayaheadofthetour.C.Themomentthetourstarts. D.Twentyfourhoursafterbooking.BDogsareamazingcreaturesthatcanrecognizewordsandfollowcommands.Theyoftenrespondeagerlywhencalledforawalk,acarride,orwhentheyhearthesoundoftheirfoodbowlbeingfilled.However,thisisusuallytruefordogsthatcanhear.Reggie,asix-year-olddog,isdifferent.Heisdeafandwon’tcomewhenyouwhistle(吹口哨)forhim.ButReggieislearningsignlanguage(SL)andalreadyknowsmanycommands.HeisbeingtaughtBritishSignLanguagetohelphimfindhisforeverhome.ReggiewasbroughttotheRSPCA’s(RoyalSocietyforthePreventionofCrueltytoAnimals’)Halifax,Huddersfield,BradfordandDistrictbranchinthefallof2024afterhisownerpassedaway.Rehominghimhasbeenachallenge,butthestaffatthecenterhavecomeupwithacreativesolution.Theystartedteachinghimsignlanguage.“Reggiereadsourhandsignalsandbodylanguageasawayoftellingwhatwe’reaskinghimfor,”saidClaireKendall,thecenter’smanager.Thisgood-naturedandsmartdogunderstandsmanycommands,including“sit”and“wait”.Heislearningnewsigns,andanewownercouldeasilygivehimadvancedtraining.Trainingadeafdogmightseemdifficult,butaccordingtoTheAmericanKennelClub,itisnotthathard.Youneedtotrainyourdogtolookatyou.Keepsomedogfoodhandyandrewardyourdogeverytimehepaysattentiontoyou.Thisshouldbethefirstsignalyouteachyourpet.Youdon’thavetoknowsignlanguagetotrainyourdog.Youcanusetouch,oranyhandsignalsthatworkforyou.Justmakesurethateachsignalisdifferent.Withsomelove,food,andabitofdetermination,yourdogwilllearnbasiccommandsandevendotricks.Reggieisstillwaitingforsomeonetogivehimachance.Ifyouareinterested,youcanvisithimattheRSPCA’sbranch.24.WhatcausedReggie’sarrivalattheRSPCA’sbranch?A.Hisowner’ssuddenmove. B.Hisserioushealthproblem.C.Hisowner’sdeath. D.Hisfailuretolearncommands.25.WhatcanbeinferredaboutReggiefromthetext?A.Heneedsnohumanattention. B.Heisreadyforadvancedtraining.C.HeisuninterestedinlearningSL. D.Hischaractermakeshimlessadoptable.26.AccordingtoTheAmericanKennelClub,whatisthefirststepintrainingdeafdogs?A.Usevarioustrainingtools. B.Providespecialdogtoys.C.Takethemforregularwalks. D.Havethemlookatyou.27.Whatistheauthor’spurposeinwritingthistext?A.Topromotetheadoptionofadeafdog. B.TointroducetheworkoftheRSPCA.C.Toexplaintheprocessofdogtraining. D.ToemphasizetheimportanceofSL.CBlackMyth:WukongisoneofthemosthighlyanticipatedChinesevideogamesever,apremiumtitlewithablockbuster-worthybudgetthatemphasizesthecountry’spushtobecomeaglobalculturalpower.Thegame’sreleaseisalandmarkmomentforChina’sgamingindustry.ItisconsideredChina’sfirst“AAA”title,abig-budget,globalgamewithsophisticatedgameplayandadvancedvisuals.Withinhoursofitsrelease,thereweremorethan1.5millionpeopleplayingitonSteam,makingittheNo.1gameontheonlineplatform.BlackMyth:Wukongisadaptedfromthe16th-centuryChineseclassicnovelJourneytotheWest.Thegame’smaincharacterisinspiredbySunWukong,alsoknownastheMonkeyKing,whobattlesopponentswithamagicironbar.China’svideogameindustryisdominatedbytitlesplayedonsmartphones,notbig-budgetconsole(主机游戏)orPCgamesthatarereleasedglobally.However,BlackMyth:WukongmarksashiftasitisbeinginitiallyreleasedonSony’sPlayStation5andpersonalcomputers.Inrecentyears,theindustryinChinahasfacedsignificantchallenges.Thegovernmenthasimplementedstrictregulationstocontrolgamingduetoconcernsthatchildrencouldbecomeaddictedandnegativelyinfluenced.Forexample,Beijinghasintroducedrulesthatprohibityoungpeoplefromplayinggamesonlineonschooldaysandimposestricttimelimitsongamingduringweekendsandholidays.Butthegame’slaunchlitupnationalpride.OneChinesemediaoutletnotedthatthegame’sdefaultlanguageisChineseandadded,“Itfeelssogood.”TheglobalinterestinthegamealsohighlightedChina’spushtoexerciseits“softpower.”ThenovelthatitisbasedonisconsideredoneofChina’sfourgreatclassics.ThegamealsodepictsimportantculturallandmarksthroughoutChina.“ThesuccessofBlackMyth:Wukongisnotonlyavictoryforthegamingindustry,butalsoanimportantmilestoneintheoverseasexpansionofChineseculture,”YangchengEveningNews,astate-ownednewspaper,wroteinanarticle.28.WhatdoweknowaboutBlackMyth:Wukong?A.Itfocusesonbasicgameplayelements.B.ItshiftsChina’sgamingtowardsconsoles.C.Itfeaturesaworldbornofpureimagination.D.ItactsasalandmarkforadaptingChinesemyth.29.WhatchallengehasChina’sgamingindustryfacedrecently?A.Insufficientbudgetforgamedevelopment.B.Increasingpopularityofsmartphonegames.C.China’slackofemphasisonculturalsoftpower.D.Governmentmeasurestorestrictyouthgamingtime.30.Whatcanweinferfromthelastparagraph?A.ThegametargetsWesternaudiencewithitsculturalthemes.B.ThegameisabigstepinshowingChinesecultureworldwide.C.Thegame’ssuccessisawaytoboostChina’seconomicgrowth.D.ThegamestrengthensnationalpridebyhighlightingChineseculture.31.Whatcanbethebesttitleofthetext?A.BlackMyth:WukongasaCulturalAmbassadorB.TheImpactofGamingIndustryonChina’sYouthC.TheImpactofGamingIndustryonChineseCultureD.BlackMyth:Wukong’sInfluenceonGameMechanicsDAgroupof58miludeer,alsoknownasPereDavid’sdeer,hassuccessfullyadaptedtoQilihaiWetlandinTianjin’sNingheDistrictaftera16-hourrelocationfromJiangsuProvinceonMarch19.Thismarksasignificantstepinrestoringthespeciestoitsnativehabitat,whererecordsshowmiludeerthrivedover3,000yearsago.OnceplentifulinQilihai,milupopulationsdeclinedsharplyduetowetlanddegradation.Tostopthisloss,Ninghelaunchedconservationeffortsin2011byintroducing10deerfromBeijing.Throughcarefulraising,theirnumbersgrewto34,withtwomorefromJiangsulastyear.Thelatestrelocationof58deer,selectedforhealthandgeneticdiversityfromagroupofnearly1,000inJiangsu,aimstostrengthenthepopulation’sabilitytosurvivechallenges.Fivedeernowwearsatellitecollarsforlong-termbehaviortracking.Qilihai’scomebackasamiluhabitatmatchesupwithbroaderecologicalrestoration.Since2017,20billionyuanhasbeeninvestedtorestorethewetland,includingrelocatingnearbyindustriesandaddingmorewildlife.Over220,000fishandshrimpwerereleasedin2023tosupportmigratory(迁徙的)birds,contributingtoadoublingofannualbirdvisitors—from250,000to500,000—andariseinbirdspeciesfrom182to258.RarespeciesliketheOrientalstorkandEurasianspoonbillhavereappeared.“Thewetland’splantsprovideidealfoodformilu,”saidYuZenghui,aQilihaiadviser.Expertspredictannualbirthsofatleast10babies,ensuringpopulationgrowth.Meanwhile,fundsraisedthrougheco-friendlyinitiatives,suchasacharityfishsalegenerating1.8millionyuan,directlysupportconservation.TianXiujing,directorofQilihai’sadministrativecommittee,outlinedplanstotransformtheareaintoaglobalmodelforwetlandrestoration,aninternationalbirdhome,andacoastalwetlandeducationcenter.With162wildplantspeciesnowrecorded,Qilihai’srecoveryhighlightsChina’scommitmenttobalancingbiodiversityandsustainabledevelopment.32.Theunderlinedword“thrived”inparagraph1probablymeans______.A.livedandmultipliedsuccessfully B.facedextinctionC.adaptedquickly D.survivedwithdifficulty33.WhatisonespecificmeasuretakentorestoreQilihaiWetlandsince2017?A.Buyinginternationalbirds. B.Refusingtosellfish.C.Relocatingnearbyindustries. D.Introducing10deerfromBeijing.34.WhydoestheauthormentionOrientalstorkandEurasianspoonbill?A.Tohighlighttheneedforfurtherinvestment.B.Toprovetheeffectivenessofsatellitetracking.C.Tocomparetheirpopulationchangeswithmiludeer.D.Toshowthewetland’simprovedecologicalconditions.35.Whatcanwelearnfromparagraph4?A.Charityfishsalesfailedtoraisefunds.B.MiludeerwilloverpopulateQilihaiWetland.C.Thedeerpopulationisexpectedtogrowstably.D.Thewetland’sfoodsupplyisinsufficientformilu.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，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。Whenfacedwithabigchallenge,maybeyou’veheardthisadvicebefore:“Bemoreconfident.”___36___Takethebeliefthatyouarevaluable,worthwhileandcapable,addintheoptimismthatcomeswhenyouarecertainofyourabilities,andthenactcourageouslytofaceachallengehead-on.Thisisconfidence.Thenwheredoesconfidencecomefrom?Thereareseveralfactorsthataffectconfidence.Firstly,whatyou’rebornwith,suchasyourgenes.Secondly,howyou’retreated.___37___Andlastly,thepartyouhavecontrolover,thechoicesyoumake,therisksyoutake,andhowyouthinkaboutandrespondtochallengesandsetbacks.And,bykeepinginmindafewpracticaltips,wedoactuallyhavethepowertocultivateourownconfidence.●Findaquickfix.___38___Pictureyoursuccesswhenyou’rebeginningadifficulttask.Dosomethingassimpleaslisteningtomusicwithdeepbass.Youcanevenstrikeapowerfulposeorgiveyourselfapeptalk(鼓舞士气的话).●___39___Ifyou’relookingforalong-termchange,considerthewayyouthinkaboutyourabilitiesandtalents.Ifyouthinktheyarefixedatbirth,youmightgiveup,assumingyou’vediscoveredsomethingyou’renotverygoodat.Butifyouhaveagrowthmindsetandthinkyourabilitiescanimprove,achallengeisanopportunitytolearnandgrow.●Practicefailure.Faceit.You’regoingtofailsometimes.Studiesshowthatthosewhofailregularlyandkeeptryinganywayarebetterequippedtorespondtochallengesandsetbacksinaconstructiveway.___40___.A.Promotefeelingsofpower.B.Butwhatisconfidence?C.Buthowcanwebecomeconfident?D.Believeinyourabilitytoimprove.E.Thisincludesthesocialpressuresofyourenvironment.F.Theylearnhowtotrydifferentstrategies,askothersforadvice,andcarryon.G.Thereareafewtricksthatcangiveyouanimmediateconfidenceboostintheshortterm.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）阅读短文，从各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。HecamefromsomewheresouthofRome.Ididn’tknowwhenorhowhegottoAmerica,____41____maybe.ButoneeveningIfoundhimstandinginthedriveway,behindmygarage,extremelythin.“MynameTonyTrivionnoandImow(割)yourlawn.”hesaid.ItwashardtocomprehendhisbrokenEnglish.“Imowyourlawn,”hesaidagainandwalkedaway.Yes,theseDepressiondayswere____42____,buthowcouldI____43____apersonwhohadcometomeforhelp?WhenIgothomethenextevening,thelawnhadbeenmowed,thewalkssweptandthegardenweeded.____44____,mywifeassumedIhad____45____him.Itoldherofmy____46____thenightbeforeandwethoughtitstrangethathehadnotaskedfor____47____.Thenexttwodayswerebusy,andIforgotabouthim.ButonFriday,Isawhim,behindmygarageagainandbusyaround.Imanagedto____48____somesmallweeklypayforhimandeachdayhecleaneduptheyardandtookcareofanylittle____49____.Hewasveryhelpfulwhenevertherewereanyheavyobjectstoliftorthingstofixinmyfactory.“Iwanttobeanapprentice(学徒),”hesaidoneday.EvenifwehadagoodPrenticeschoolthattrainedlaborers,Idoubtedwhetherhehadtheabilityto____50____blueprintsandmicrometers(千分尺).Therefore,hetooka____51____inpaytobecomeanapprentice.Manyyearslater,Ifoundhiminour____52____meetingspot,muchheavierthanheusedtobeandtakingonalookof____53____.Hewasamillionairenow!TonycametoAmericaseekingtheAmericanDream.Buthedidnotfindit—he____54____ithimself.Tonydidn’tbeginonthebottomrung(横档)oftheladder.Hebeganinthe____55____.Tony’saffairsweretiny,andallhehadwere24hoursaday.Hewastednoneofthemandsucceededfinally.41.A.swam B.cycled C.drove D.jogged42.A.special B.boring C.ordinary D.difficult43.A.giveaway B.turnaway C.passaway D.cheerup44.A.Hopefully B.Fortunately C.Apparently D.Accidentally45.A.hired B.tended C.scared D.promoted46.A.impression B.experience C.doubt D.anxiety47.A.trouble B.award C.pay D.leave48.A.bringin B.leaveout C.workout D.carrythrough49.A.tasks B.kids C.animals D.arguments50.A.read B.replace C.claim D.draw51.A.rise B.cut C.step D.break52.A.casual B.memorable C.formal D.familiar53.A.astonishment B.confidence C.amusement D.confusion54.A.discovered B.acknowledged C.deserved D.created55.A.office B.school C.settlement D.basement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。Auniquefoodtrendhasrecentlygained____56____(popular)amongyoungpeopleinChina.Knownas“leftoverfoodblindboxes”,theseinnovativemealoptionsprovideaconvenientand____57____(afford)waytoenjoydeliciousfoodwhilealsoreducingfoodwaste.Sofarthisconcept____58____(attract)theattentionofmanycuriousyoungindividuals.Theconceptof“leftoverfoodblindboxes”originatedabroad,specificallyfromanappcalledTooGoodToGothatstartedinDenmarkin2015.Itsgoalis____59____(fight)againstfoodwastebyofferingsurplus(剩余的)unsoldfoodfromnearbystoresandrestaurants____60____areducedprice.InspiredbyvideospostedbyChinesecreatorslivingabroad____61____sharedtheirexperience,Chineseconsumersandbusinesseshavequicklyacceptedtheidea,____62____(lead)tosimilaroperationsinmajorChinesecitieslikeBeijing,Shanghai,andChengdu.Theoperationalmethodsofthe“leftoverfoodblindbox”modelcanvarybetweenstores.Someboxescontainpre-packagedmeals____63____(base)onastore’ssalesbeforetheevening,whileothersallowcustomerstochoosefrom____64____stillremainsinthestorearoundclosingtime.However,thelatteroptionislesscommon.Thecontentsoftheblindboxesareoftenonlyrevealeduponopening,adding_____65_____elementofsurprisetothediningexperience.第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）假如你是李华,你的英国朋友Stephen对你校的特色课程很感兴趣。最近你参加了你校开设的中国传统文化选修课,请你给他写一封邮件,分享你的课程体验,内容包括:1.课程的主要内容;2.你的收获及感悟。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。DearStephen,_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Yours,LiHua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。续写的词数应为150左右。Afterfinishingmyfirstmarathon,IfeltIcouldconqueranything.AsIrestedmyachinglegs,Ireadafriend’sarticleabouta70.3triathlon(铁人三项)shehadcompleted.Shedescribedtheraceasfun.Herstoryinspiredme—shouldIattemptatriathlonmyself?Ilikedrunning,butcyclingandswimmingweren’tmystrengthsIhadalwayscategorizedthetriathlonasoneofthosethingsI’llneverdo.However,encouragedbymymarathonsuccess,Ifounda70.3triathlonandregistered.Itoldmycoachthatmygoalwastofinishtheracewithin7hours.ShethoughtImightmakeitifIfollowedatrainingplan.Training,however,wastough.Everyday,Ihadabigworkoutthatleftmeexhausted.ManytimesIconsideredquitting.ButIwantedtopushmyselfandtrysomethingchallenging.SoIperseveredwiththetrainingplan.Finally,theracedayarrived.Istoodonthebeachintheearlymorning.Threetriathlonraceswerebeingheldthatday,andIhadsignedupforthelongest—the70.3triathlon:a1.2-mileswim,a56-milebikeride,anda13.1-milerun.Peoplearoundmeworefancytriathlonsuitsandwaterproofwatches.“Areyoudoingthe70.3triathlon?”Iasked.Tomysurprise,theywereallcompetingintheshorterraces.IstartedpanickingEveryonelookedyoungerandfitterthanIwas.IwalkedthroughthecrowdsuntilIfoundanother70.3competitor—astrongmanwhowasyoungenoughtobemyson.Myanxietyincreased,andIwasconsumedwithdoubtastowhetherIcouldevencompletetherace.Iheardthunderasrainstartedhittingthebeach,hopingtheracewouldgetcanceled.Butanannouncerdeclaredtheweatherwasimprovingandtheracewouldsoonbegin.Withnochoicebuttoproceed,Imademywaytothestartingline.AsIswam,Irepeatedtomyself,“Don’tdrown.”Iwasbehindawomanwhoseemedtobegoingthesamespeed,soIfollowedherlead.Eventually,Iwasoutofthewater.Therainstopped,andtheswimwasover.Mydaywaslookingup.Cheerfully,Istartedthebikeride.注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Paragraph1:Unfortunately,minuteslater,itwaspouringagainwithstrongwinds.Paragraph2:Iquicklyputondrysocks,shoes,andtheoutfitbeforestartingthe13.1-milerun.

高二日新班期末考试英语答案听力BACBCBCAACCABABABBCA阅读CABCBDABDBAACDCBEGDF完型ADBCABCCAABDBDDpopularity57.affordable58.hasattracted59.tofight60.at61.who62.leading63.based64.what65.anDearStephen,Ihopethisemailfindsyouwell!I’dliketosharewithyoumyrecentexperienceoftheuniquecoursesofferedatmyschool,whichyou’reinterestedin.TheChineseTraditionalCultureElectiveCoursemainlyintroducedtherichanddiverseaspectsofChinesetraditionalculture.WestartedwiththehistoryofChinesecivilization,exploringhowancientphilosophieslikeConfucianism,Taoism,andBuddhismhaveshapedChinesesocietyforthousandsofyears.TheteacheralsotaughtusabouttraditionalChinesefestivals,suchastheSpringFestival,theMid-AutumnFestival,andtheDragonBoatFestival.Throughthiscourse,IhavegainedadeeperappreciationforthedepthandbeautyofChineseculture.Ithinkyouwouldreallyenjoythiscourseifyouhadthechancetotakeit.Yours,LiHuaUnfortunately,minuteslater,itwaspouringagainwithstrongwinds.Therainlashedatmyface,andthewindmadeitdifficulttokeepmybalanceonthebike.Istruggledtoseethroughthesheetsofrain,myheartsinking.MyspiritsweredampenedasIpedaledon,feelingthecoldseepintomybones.Doubtscreptbackin.WouldIbeabletofinishthisrace?ButthenIthoughtofallthetrainingIhadputinandthedeterminationthathadbroughtmethisfar.Igrittedmyteethandcontinuedtobattleagainsttheelements.Iquicklyputondrysocks,shoes,andtheoutfitbeforestartingthe13.1-milerun.AsIbegantorun,mylegsfeltheavyandtiredfromthepreviousevents.ButIpushedon,onestepatatime.Thecrowdcheeredmeon,andtheirenergygavemeaboost.Witheverystep,Igrewmoreconfident.DespitethechallengesIhadfacedthroughouttheday,Iwasdeterminedtocrossthatfinishline.AsInearedtheend,asenseofaccomplishmentwashedoverme.Ihaddoneit.Ihadcompletedthetriathlon.听力材料1【原文】M:Hey,thatnewsuperheromovieisoutthisweekend!Butwe’regoinghiking.Maybewecangoduringtheweek?W:Okay.It’sshowingonTuesdayandThursday.M:Let’sgoonThursday.IplayfootballonMondaysandTuesdays.W:Perfect,let’sdoit!2.【原文】M:Goodafternoon.I’mcallingaboutorderingsomeuniformsformybaseballteam.W:OK.Doyouhaveadesigninmind?Ifnot,youcanuseourwebsitetoviewdifferentstyles.Thenyoucansubmityourorderthroughthesite,too.3.【原文】W:Jeremy,Europeisamazing!M:OhSally,that’ssocool.What’sthebestplacethatyouwentto?W:It’shardtochoose.IreallyloveParisandMadridbutithastobeVeniceasthearchitectureisjustbreath-taking.4.【原文】W:HeyTom!Areyougoingtothecafedownstairstogetacupofcoffee?M:No,that’sclosed.I’mgoingtothedessertshopbythebookstoreonthenextstreet.W:DoyoumindifIgowithyou?M:Notatall.Ifeellonelygoingbymyselfanyway.5.【原文】W:Jack,Mr.Gomezwantstoseeyouinhisoffice.M:Doyouknowwhy?IhopeIhaven’tdoneanythingwrong.W:Relax.Hejustwantstogooversomeclientdata.6【原文】W:Ican’tbelievemycardied!Thanksforgivingmeahand.M:Anytime.W:Youlooklikeyouknowwhatyou’redoingM:Mydad’samechanic,sohetaughtmeafewtricksofthetrade.W:Doyouthinkit’llmakemuchlonger?M:Justanothercoupleofminutes,andyou’llbeabletohittheroad.7【原文】M:HaveyoureviewedtheapplicationletterofStevenJohnson?Hisexperiencesareprettyimpressive.W:Ihavenoticedhewonprettybigcontractsfromabiginternationaltraderlastyear.Doyouthinkhewouldbeagoodfitforourcompany?M:Well,wehavetoseehiminpersonbeforemakinganydecisions.ShouldIarrangeaformalinterviewwithhim?W:Actually,I’llbeoutoftownnextweek,sowhydon’twesetupascheduleinthefollowingweek?8【原文】W:Pablo,Iheardaboutyourpromotio