1、江苏省如皋中学2020-2021学年度第一学期第二次阶段考试高二英语(试卷满分150分, 考试时间120分钟)第 卷 (选择题, 共85分)第一部分 听力理解 (共两节，20小题，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 does the woman do probably?A. A doctor.B. A nurse.C. A policewoman.2. What d
2、oes the woman intend to do on the vacation?A. Go sightseeing.B. Rest at home.C. Visit her family.3. What is the mans performance evaluation for Attitude?A. Excellent.B. Good.C. Poor.4. Where does the conversation take place probably?A. On the phone.B. In the airport.C. On the plane.5. What does the
3、man mean?A. The tutoring service is helpful.B. Logic and statistics are both difficult.C. Practice makes perfect.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. When do the speake
4、rs agree to meet?A. Today.B. Tomorrow.C. The day after tomorrow.7. What should the woman do to receive the package?A. Sign her name.B. Confirm online.C. Pay for it.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. How old is the woman now?A. 17.B. 18.C. 25.9. What does the woman think of the time with her niece?A. Exhausting but h
5、appy.B. Tiring and boring.C. Interesting and relaxing.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. When to travel to Nepal.B. How to go to Nepal.C. Where to travel in Nepal.11. Whats the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Husband and wife.B. Guide and tourist.C. Frie
6、nds.12. What do people do in Holi (洒红节)?A. They all wear red clothes.B. They throw colors at each other.C. They paint their faces in color.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What makes the man confused?A. Why Roman Holiday was so famous.B. Why Audrey Hepburn learned ballet.C. Why so many girls adored Audrey Hepbu
7、rn.14. What prevented Audrey Hepburn from sticking to being a dancer?A. Her physical condition.B. Her interest in acting.C. Her financial condition.15. What was Audrey Hepburn like in real life?A. Outgoing.B. Shy and quiet.C. Humorous and lovely.16. Why did Audrey Hepburn love charity?A. She was inf
8、luenced by her roles.B. She thought children were her hope.C. Her family once got help from a charity.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Why did Daum choose a qipao for her schools prom dance?A. Her favorite dress is the qipao.B. She thought it was special at the dance.C. It was cheap at the second-hand store.18
9、. What happened after Daum posted her photos of wearing qipao on Twitter?A. Her post had more than 14,000 comments.B. It has created a new trend.C. People doubted whether qipao was beautiful.19. What was Jeremy Lams attitude to Daums prom dress?A. Indifferent.B. Negative.C. Positive.20. Who said “it
10、 doesnt matter” about Daums prom dress?A. Nyah Memmott.B. Ying Li.C. Megan Phung.第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，20小题，满分40分)第一节 (共15小题，每小题2分，满分30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。Tea JokesWhy was the teacher angry with the Teapot?Because he was “naughtea”.What did the teapot wear to bed?A “nightea”.Tea FactsHere are
11、some truly amazing tea facts.Tea comes from the leaves of a tree called camellia sinensis. The tree can grow over 10 meters tall. However, it is cut short so that the leaves can be taken easily.Tea is grown in India, Sri Lanka, China, Indonesia, Argentina, Kenya, Japan, Bangladesh, Uganda, Malawi, T
12、urkey, Iran, Brazil and Tanzania. India is the worlds largest tea producer.Eighty percent of the caffeine in tea can be removed by pouring hot water over the leaves.AHot ScienceThe BenefitsExperts have found that there are clear health benefits of drinking tea. Research has led to the discovery that
13、 chemicals found in tea can help prevent cell damage. And there is clear evidence that drinking three to four cups of tea a day will reduce the chances of heart attacks and certain cancers. Other health benefits include bone strengthening and protection against bad teeth. “Drinking tea is actually b
14、etter for you than drinking water,” said one doctor.Re-hydrationThere was also some interesting information on the qualities of tea. The research dispels the fear that tea is dehydrating (脱水). “Everyone assumes that caffeine-containing drinks such as tea dehydrate,” a leading expert explained. “But
15、even if you had a really strong cup of tea, you would still have a gain of fluid (液体). In terms of fluid intake, we recommend 1.5 to 2 liters per day, and that can include tea. Tea is not dehydrating. Its a healthy drink.”The Negative SideThere was only one bit of bad news about tea. Research sugges
16、ts that tea can affect the bodys ability to absorb iron from food. This means that people at risk of anaemia (贫血) should avoid drinking tea around mealtimes.21. Tea is unable to help prevent _.A. heart attacks B. iron shortage C. weak bones D. bad teeth22. The underlined word “dispel” in Paragraph 2
17、 is closest in meaning to _.A. remove B. confirm C. convey D. raise23. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Tea is used to cure different diseases.B. Tea jokes only work for the tea lovers.C. Strong tea cannot relieve human thirst.D. Tea bushes are cut short for eas
18、y harvest.BI took a job at a vet clinic almost five decades ago. As an enthusiastic animal lover, I accepted the position on the condition that I wouldnt have to assist with any wounded animals. I couldnt bear to see any creature in pain. At the end of my first week, we were closing the office for t
19、he day when a young man ran up to us holding a severely injured Doberman pinscher puppy(杜宾幼犬)in his arms and begging us to save his life. The four-month-old pup had been hit by a car. The doctor and I ran back into the operating room. The only place the skin was still attached to this poor little an
20、imals body was around one shoulder. The vet worked tirelessly for what seemed like hours, sewing him back together again. That was the easy part. The puppy had broken multiple bones, including his spine (脊椎). If he survived the next few days, we were quite sure he would never walk again. That day fo
21、rever changed my life. I became the vets assistant in all things medical. One of my first jobs was to give that Doberman puppy daily physical therapy. I remember moving his tiny legs to try to keep his muscles from weakening. Weeks went by until one day, I felt this little fighter push back ever so
22、slightly. And he continued to push back till he could finally use his legs. Fast-forward about a year. I walked into the clinics crowded waiting room and called the name of the next client. Suddenly, a huge Doberman who had been standing quietly with his owner on the opposite side of the room broke
23、loose and dashed toward me. I found myself pinned against the wall with this magnificent dog standing on his hind legs, his front paws on my shoulders, washing my face with abundant and joyful kisses! I still tear up in amazement at the display of love and gratitude the dog had for me that day all t
24、hose years ago. 24. Which was the possible position the author took originally at the clinic?A. A medical assistant. B. A professional vet. C. An enthusiastic volunteer. D. A regular receptionist.25. How did the author help the dog? A. She sewed his wounds. B. She fixed his spine. C. She helped him
25、to recover. D. She taught him to walk. 26. What can we infer about the dog?A. He struggled to be on his feet. B. He liked to lick peoples faces. C. He got well immediately. D. He got fierce afterwards. 27. What is the best title of this passage? A. A loving vet B. A grateful patientC. A lucky dog D.
26、 A life-changing storyCAs a CEO of a start-up, you get used to hearing no”. You also face an endless continuation of what feels like shocking crises, like nearly running out of cash, losing a key customer, discovering a widespread product failure, or having to shut down operations because of a globa
27、l pandemic. But it turns out that these disasters can actually be good for you. In fact, Im not sure whether you can innovate without them. Heres what all our crises have taught me.Its good to be uncomfortable. We once had a key customer request-a battery capability that wed never developed before.
28、The customer made it clear that if we couldnt develop this capability, theyd be less confident in our product. We wrestled with the risks, not least of which was the potential embarrassment if we couldnt meet the customers needs. We knew wed face many technical problems if we tried to go into operat
29、ion. Yet we decided to try to satisfy the customer, even if it wasnt obvious at first how we could get it done. A few weeks later we delivered something beyond what the customer had asked for, and weve since grown this capability into a powerful sales tool and potential revenue stream-not to mention
30、 it strengthened our relationship with the customer.Short-term failure is good. A few years ago, our company began to expand our manufacturing output in response to a customers need. In the process we discovered something unusual we hadnt seen during smaller-scale production. Our team dived into fai
31、lure analysis, and we finally put the problem down to a single material within the battery. Wed used this material for years, but now we needed a replacement. Once we made that change, the battery quality and reliability greatly improved.Its okay to show weakness. One of my hardest days as CEO was t
32、he day when I found out I was pregnant. We were in the middle of raising a funding round, and I had been traveling nonstop for a year. Until that day, I had assumed that my role as CEO was to display strength and confidence. With the mounting pressure I was harder on myself than I needed to be, and
33、now I had the added stress of being pregnant. I decided to acknowledge to my team that I was breaking down. They united together and found ways to operate more smoothly and communicate more effectively, supporting me to focus my time on our most pressing goals. This gave me not only the space to pla
34、n for the companys future, but also to prepare for my own new normal: leading while becoming a first-time mother.28.What does the underlined word them in Paragraph 1 refer to? A. Frequent rejections. B. Endless disasters.C. Global pandemics. D. Financial crises.29. What does the author want to conve
35、y in Paragraph 2? A. Customers requests should be carefully evaluated.B. The company should keep launching new products.C. Innovation is the only way to win fierce competition.D. Meeting challenges can bring about extra benefits.30.How does the author prove short-term failure is beneficial?A. By dra
36、wing a comparison. B. By challenging assumptions. C. By giving an example. D. By making an analysis.31. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage? A. Learn to let go B. Make it as a CEOC. Think deep sometimes D. Make friends with crises DAlexa is Amazons cloud-based voice service
37、 available on hundreds of millions of devices from Amazon and third-party device manufacturers. With Alexa, you can build natural voice experiences that offer customers a way to interact with the technology they use every day.Alexa is always eavesdropping(窃听). (So are Siri, Google Assistant, and any
38、 other virtual assistant you invite into your home.) This is and isnt as horrible as it sounds. Although its true that the device can hear everything you say within range of its microphones, it is listening for its wake word before it starts recording. Once it hears that-“Alexa” is the default(默认),
39、but there are other options-everything in the following few seconds is considered to be a command or a request and is sent to (and stored on) servers in the cloud, where the correct response is triggered. Think of a smart speaker like a dog: Its always listening, but it understands only “cookie,” “w
40、alk,” or “Buddy.” Everything else goes right over its head. Every time Alexa hears a command, Amazon-its parent company-has just learned something about you. Maybe the company learned only that you like to listen to the Police, or that you like funny jokes, or that you turn your lights off at 11 p.m
41、. every night. If you were to say “Alexa, where should I bury the body?”, youre not going to have the police showing up at your door. (I know because Ive tried it.)Alexa does make mistakes. Sometimes this can be funny, such as when Alexa hears its wake word in a TV show. Other times its more serious
42、, including an instance in 2018 when Alexa mistakenly sent an entire private conversation to a random persons Echo device. Occasionally there are even humans listening to your request for weather reports or trying to figure out what you meant when you added “mangosteens” to your shopping list. Sound
43、 disturbing? You likely already agreed to it in the apps terms of use when you installed the device. What bits of privacy are you willing to sacrifice for the convenience provided by a smart speaker? If you trust that Amazons intentions are no more immoral than getting a better idea of what you want
44、 to buy on Prime Day, then you have your answer. If you worry about your private information falling into the hands of the wrong people, then you have another answer. 32. Why does the author compare smart speakers to dogs?A. To show wake words for smart speakers are different. B. To show smart speak
45、ers are woken by specific words. C. To show smart speakers are life companions like dogs.D. To show smart speakers are sensitive to users commands. 33. What is the third paragraph mainly about?A. The tech company turns a blind eye to some crimes.B. The tech company is interested in users music taste
46、.C. The tech company knows less than users can imagine. D. The tech company is spying on its users everyday life.34. Which of the following best describes Alexa? A. Imperfect. B. All-round. C. Funny. D. Immoral. 35. What does the author think of using smart speakers?A. It is part and parcel of life.
47、 B. Privacy is a high price to pay.C. It is a matter of opinion.D. Convenience always comes first. 第二节 (共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分)阅读下面短文, 从文后的选项中选出可以填入空白外的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。You probably know that exercise is good for you. Studies show that it can prevent many major health conditions, including cognitive decli
48、ne, diabetes, certain cancers and more.36._ “Our lives are completely full. We may have children, aging parents, jobs, partners, and community, says Barbara Hannah Grufferman. author of The Best of Everything After50.If you dont have a regular exercise plan, dont worry! There are simple things you c
49、an do to get more exercise, no gym membership or hours of commitment required.Walk-and make it countEven if youre not in shape, you can likely walk. And thats good news, because many studies illustrate that its one of the best things we can do for our bodies. Grufferman suggests getting a pedometer(
50、计步器),whether its a simple mechanical one, or a FitBit or Jawbone. 37._ And then, start walking faster and longer-most experts recommend walking 10,000 steps a day.Reduce sittingYouve probably heard, sitting is the new smoking. Well, this means that loads of research has shown that sitting for extend
51、ed periods of time can have serious health consequences that range from obesity to diabetes and more. 38._Its also essential to take breaks from your sit-down desk.Run if you canIt might seem out of reach, but if you can add some light running into your daily walk, youll be better for it. Running ca
52、n make you happier, strengthen your joints, improve heart health, and improve your memory! 39._ Then, go for longer distances gradually.Make it a habitTo truly make exercise-even the basics-a part of your life youll need to make it a habit. “The good news is that its never too late to start, says Gr
53、ufferman. 40._A. Track your steps because its very motivating.B. But finding time to get more exercise can be challenging.C. Make sure you are more active and have a more enjoyable life.D. Experts suggest using a standing desk at least some of the time.E. Like brushing your teeth, you have to build
54、exercise into your life.F. Some experts suggest alternating jogging and walking to get started.G. Get the recommended amount of exercise for your age to get the most benefit.第三部分 语言知识运用(共三节，35小题，满分30分)第一节 完形填空 (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。 We moved there on my third bir
55、thday. My first 41 is our neighbor Arlene handing me strawberries from her garden through a hole in the chain-link fence. She and her husband, Bill, lived next door.One day, my parents asked Bill and Arlene whether theyd watch me 42 they were out on a date. This 43 well for everyone, so it became a
56、somewhat monthly occurrence. Arlene and Bill didnt have kids. They had a 44 room in their house, which became “my” room. I had a cabinet and boxes of toys and books in that room. Arlene and I would do crafts together. Bill taught me how to 45 the lawn tractor and eventually a car (stick and automati
57、c).When I was about five, I had an idea. My parents were watching TV when I spit it out: “What if I adopt Bill and Arlene as my 46 ?” My parents said I could go over and ask them. I 47 on Bill and Arlenes door, sat down in their living room, and said, “Will you guys be my grandparents?” They started
58、 crying and 48 accepted. Soon after, they printed out an adoption 49 , and it hung on their living room wall from then on.I remember being surprised that they took my 50 so seriously not because I wasnt serious but because I was just a kid. They could have 51 it off. Thinking of that moment still br
59、ings tears to my eyes. There is something truly magnificent about a child offering up her love and 52 being so excited to accept it. Every child in this world 53 enthusiastically responded love.Arlene passed away in 2013, two days before our adoption anniversary. Bill gave her eulogy (悼词). At the en
60、d, he said, “Arlene 54 her husband, Bill. And the greatest joy of her life, her granddaughter, Katie.” After the funeral, Bill gave me the ring hed gifted to Arlene on their 25th wedding anniversary. Its a simple gold band that I wear on my ring finger as a 55 of the kind of love I wish to put into
61、this world.41. A. thoughtB. impressionC. memory D. communication42. A. while B. thoughC. unless D. because43. A. improved B. workedC. performed D. functioned44. A. privateB. spare C. publicD. smooth45. A. drive B. build C. store D. select46. A. relationsB. friends C. childrenD. grandparents47. A. ob
62、served B. called C. knockedD. stroke48. A. reluctantlyB. enthusiasticallyC. voluntarilyD. unwillingly49. A. academyB. commitmentC. certificateD. procedure50. A. charge B. offer C. sentenceD. favor51. A. kicked B. laughedC. kept D. wiped52. A. peopleB. parentsC. adults D. friends53. A. refusesB. hope
63、sC. receivesD. deserves54. A.submits to B. counts on C. gives awayD. leaves behind55. A. reminderB. suggestionC. proofD. present第 I 卷 (非选择题, 共65分)第三节 语法填空 (共10小题，每小题1.5分，满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。Changes in global markets have led to a lot of confusion about what can and cant be recycled
64、these days.The city of Flagstaff is dealing with that confusion through its Master Recycler Program, 56._ goal is to shed light on the connection between personal consumption and climate change. 57._ (hope), the program will influence behaviors, like choosing 58._ (little) packaging, throwing away f
65、ewer items and finally decreasing use of disposable (一次性的) materials.The eight-week course offers 59._ (participate) the basics of cutting food waste, using water more 60._ (efficient), cutting down on greenhouse gas emissions from transportation, and becoming better 61._ (inform) about recycling.Th
66、is year, the city will combine the Master Recycler and Climate Leaders programs to create a group 62._ (call) Sustainability Leaders. After graduating from the course, theyll go out into the community, where theyll staff tables at local events, start pilot (试点的) projects at work, 63._ organize field
67、 trips.The program 64._ (pattern) after successful community recycling projects in Portland, Oregon and Salt Lake City, Utah. The city of Flagstaff is scheduling new sessions to begin in February. 65._ more information, or to apply, email Emily.Shaffer flagstaffaz.gov.第三节 单句填空 (共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分)根据句
68、意、括号中所给单词或括号中的中文注释，填写正确的单词形式。注意，每空只能填1个单词。66. _ (lack) enthusiasm when he heard our advice, he didnt take any notice.67. On her fathers death, she took _ (possess) of the large house.68. Michael put up a picture of Yao Ming beside the bed to keep himself _ (remind) of his own dreams.69. The informat
69、ion ought to be made more _ (access)70. They could not agree about the _ (distribute) of the profits.71. Students were encouraged to learn the practical _ (应用，运用) of the theory of Newtons laws of motion in class.72. Usain Bolt won the race through _ (加速) suddenly around the last bend.73. Chemical _
70、(稳定性) is the ability of a substance to retain (保持) its original physical and chemical properties (性质) under the influence of other chemical factors.74. That evening, the baby snake _ (蜿蜒，曲折) its way together with its mum through the undergrowth, trying to find its own prey (猎物).75. Internet _ (成瘾的人)
71、 are those who tend to withdraw to their own fantasy world rather than communicate with a real person.第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)第一节 (满分15分)假定你是李华，你校英文爱好者协会准备在电影周期间展播一部英文电影。请你根据提示，给该协会负责人Ted写一封信，向他推荐美国电影马戏之王(The Greatest Showman)。类型人物传记上映日期2018年2月1日导演迈克尔格雷西(Michael Gracey)剧情简介P.T.巴纳姆 (P.T. Barnum) 依靠自己的想象力和
72、锲而不舍的精神，从经营博物馆做起，开创了世界上第一家马戏团。教育意义注意：1.词数100左右(开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数)；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Ted,Im writing to recommendThe Greatest Showmanto you for our school Film Week._I am looking forward to your consideration of this film.Yours,Li Hua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，使其构成一篇完整的短文。“I hate them! I r
73、eally hate them!” shouted Tom angrily.Tara and Mike looked at their friend. They couldnt believe it. He was really furious!“Andy is OK now,” said Tara, trying to calm Tom down.The three friends were in the park after school. They were talking about their friend Andy. Andy was the youngest in the cla
74、ss and today two bullies (欺凌者) pushed him against a locker and hurt him. Andy fell and cut his head. Now he has five stitches(缝针) in his forehead.Their school was a nice, peaceful place until Brian and Mark arrived a few months ago. Brian and Mark were bullies and their favorite trouble spot was the
75、 locker room. That morning their victim was Andy, maybe because he was smaller and younger than everyone else in the class.The teachers knew that there were some bullying incidents at school. But most kids didnt want to report the incidents. So bullying at their school wasnt an “official” problem.Du
76、ring the incident Andy cut his head. As soon as the bullies saw the blood, they disappeared. Andy called for help and a teacher came and took him straight to the hospital. But Andy didnt tell the teacher about the bullies. When the head teacher asked him，he simply said, “I fell and cut my head.”“Bri
77、an and Mark must pay!” repeated Tom. He was walking around in circles and hitting the palm of his left hand with his right fist. “Cant you see? You are behaving like the bullies,” Tara said sadly. Mike looked at Tom, too, and he knew Tom very well. Tom hated violence. “Bullying is not cool,” said Mi
78、ke, waving his arms like he was dancing. “We have to tell someone about this,” said Tara. “Andy was hurt.”But right now, Tom had other things on his mind. He not only hated the bullies but also hated violence. He was in a dilemma he wanted to fight Brian and Mark but he didnt want to fight with the
79、bullies by violence. 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，每段的开头语已为你写好。Paragraph1:“What can we do?” Tom and his friends decided to find a way out. _Paragraph2:The three friends started to put their anti-bully plan into practice. _高二年级第二次阶段考试-英语参考答案1. BACBA 6. CACAC11. CBCAB16. CBABA21. BAD 24. DCAB 28.
80、BDBD32. BCAC36. BADFE41. CABBA46. DCBCB 51. BCDDA56. whose 57. Hopefully58. less 59. participants 60. efficiently61. informed62. called 63. and 64. is patterned 65. For66. Lacking67. possession68. reminded69. accessible70. distribution71. application72. accelerating73. stability74. wound75. addicts【
81、写作指导】一、审题定调介绍一部电影时，我们常用夹叙夹议的方式，即用记叙的方式介绍电影的剧情，用议论的方式发表自己的看法。介绍电影情节时要抓住重点，电影评论部分要客观公正。在介绍电影情节时，多用一般现在时和一般过去时，人称多用第三人称。二、谋篇布局 因为该信件的开头和结尾部分已给出，所以我们只需要写出正文部分即可。正文可分为三部分：第一部分：电影简介(上映日期、类型、导演等)；第二部分：剧情简介；第三部分：发表评论。三、组织语言第一部分：电影简介（上映日期、类型、导演等）。普通表达. is a famous American biography film and its director is
82、.The film was released on .高级表达Directed by ., . is a famous American biography film released on .第二部分：剧情简介。普通表达It tells the story of .He at first . and then decides to .He meets many difficulties but he takes a good attitude and finally makes it with his rich imagination and determination.高级表达It tel
83、ls the story of ., who originally . and later makes up his mind to .The film describes the difficulties he encounters and the positive attitude he adopts in response.With his rich imagination and persistence, he eventually succeeds.第三部分：发表评论。普通表达The film encourages us to chase our dreams no matter w
84、hat difficulties there are on the way.It is educational and encouraging to us students.高级表达Motivating people to chase success no matter what obstacles there are on the way, the film is both educational and inspiring to us students.【范文展示】普通范文Dear Ted,Im writing to recommendThe Greatest Showmanto you
85、for our school Film Week.The Greatest Showmanis a famous American biography film and its director is Michael Gracey. The film was released on Feb. 1st, 2018.It tells the story of P.T. Barnum. He at first runs a museum and then decides to set up the worlds first circus. He meets many difficulties but
86、 he takes a good attitude and finally makes it with his rich imagination and determination.The film encourages us to chase our dreams no matter what difficulties there are on the way. It is educational and encouraging to us students.I am looking forward to your consideration of this film. Yours, Li
87、Hua高级范文Dear Ted,Im writing to recommendThe Greatest Showmanto you for our school Film Week.Directed by Michael Gracey,The Greatest Showmanis a famous American biography film released on Feb. 1st, 2018.It tells the story of P.T. Barnum, who originally runs a museum and later makes up his mind to star
88、t the worlds first circus. The film describes the difficulties he encounters and the positive attitude he adopts in response. With his rich imagination and persistence, he eventually succeeds.Motivating people to chase success no matter what obstacles there are on the way, the film is both education
89、al and inspiring to us students.I am looking forward to your consideration of this film. Yours,Li Hua读后续写Paragraph1 “What can we do?” Tom and his friends decided to find a way out. It seemed that they had to solve the problem in a sensible and civilized way. “Listen guys.” said Tom. “Ive got a plan.
90、” “What is it?” asked the both Tara and Mike with interest. “We can send a message to our friends and ask them to re-send the text to someone else. In this way, we can create a network.” said Tom. The three friends talked about this idea for the whole afternoon and their idea gradually turned into a
91、 solid plan. Paragraph 2The three friends started to put their plan into practice. Tom wrote a message on his Facebook, appealing to all to take anti-bully action. All the people were impressed and want to stop the bullies for good. One day when Brian and Mike attempted to play their old tricks agai
92、n, someone reported the incident to the police immediately. Soon two police officers came and took them back to investigate. Tom and his friends learned something important-you are never too young to make a difference. Text 1W: Excuse me. Have you registered yet?M: Sorry. Not yet.W: Any named doctor
93、?M: Yes, Doctor Black.Text 2W: The National Day is coming! I plan on going sightseeing.M: Oh, Gosh! There will be so many tourists crowded in the tourist spots. I intend to stay at home and have a good rest.Text 3M: I just received the results of my performance evaluation.W: How did you do?M: Well,
94、I was rated “Excellent” for Punctuality, “Good” for Efficiency, and “Poor” for Attitude.Text 4M: Is there any flight to Beijing on May, 4th?W: Yes, there are two: one is 10 oclock in the morning; the other is 5 oclock in the afternoon.M: Id like to book a 10 a.m. flight.W: OK. May I have your passpo
95、rt, please?Text 5W: Im having a lot of trouble with logic and it seems my professor cant explain it in a way that makes sense to me.M: You know, there is a tutoring service on campus. I was about to drop statistics before they helped me out.Text 6W: Hi, Im speaking. Whos this?M: Hi, Emma, Im Paul fr
96、om Hermes Delivery Service. Heres a package for you. Are you at home to collect it?W: Oh, sorry, Paul. Im out all day today, but I should be in tomorrow morning.M: Im sorry. I could come the day after, if that suits you.W: Okay, yes. So the day after tomorrow will be great. Do I need to pay for the
97、package?M: No, you dont. You just need to sign the form to say youve received it.W: OK, great.Text 7M: Silvia, have you ever been a babysitter?W: Yes, Ive been a babysitter. And actually, I was seventeen, so almost eight years ago, and I was in high school. After school, I would go home, and my cous
98、in would leave her little daughter with me, a two-year-old, and she just learned how to walk, so imagine that, and it was quite exhausting.M: Did you get paid for this?W: No, I just liked her so much. I liked taking care of her even though sometimes she drove me crazy. But in the end, I just ended s
99、pending the afternoon with her.M: Ah, OK, sounds very good.W: It was OK, I guess.Text 8M: Hi, Jin! I was thinking of going in Nepal. Could you tell me some good places to visit while Im in Nepal?W: Yeah, sure. I would recommend a place called Pokhara because thats the most famous tourist site in Nep
100、al. I think youll love it there.M: Oh, cool!W: Yeah. Its really nice there. The food is amazing, and theres a really good nightlife.M: Thats great. Do you have any like events or festivals that I should go to when Im in Nepal?W: Actually, in Nepal, there are a lot of festivals, but I would recommend
101、 you to go there when theres a festival called Holi. The festival is around March and what we do is we play with colors. We throw colors at each other, and then even throw water balloons.M: Wow, that would be amazing!Text 9W: Wow, I would give anything to be more like Audrey Hepburn.M: I never reall
102、y understood why so many girls are such big fans of her.W: Well, she had such a classic elegance (高雅) about her because she spent years training as a ballet dancer before becoming an actress.M: Why didnt she stick to dancing as a career?W: It seems it was fate. She suffered from inadequate nutrition
103、 during the war, and therefore, a career as a professional dancer would have been too demanding on her body. So she focused on acting instead. Roman Holiday was her first big break which made her a star.M: I see the photo of her in that black dress everywhere.W: No, that one is Breakfast At Tiffanys
104、. Her character in that film is very outgoing and lovely, even though in real life, Audrey always described herself as shy and quiet.M: So what did she do after her acting career?W: She devoted much of her life to helping children in need. Her family received international aid during the war when sh
105、e was growing up. I think that left a big impression on her.Text 10W: Keziah Daum is an American high school student from the state of Utah. She recently attended her schools prom dance, where she wore a traditional Chinese dress called “qipao.” Daum found the dress at a used clothing store. She tho
106、ught it had a special look, and hoped it would help her stand out at the dance. Daum said she liked its high collar and color. It was “Chinese red”, a color that represents good fortune and joy. On her prom night, Daum posted photos on Twitter of herself wearing the dress. One week later, her post h
107、as received more than 14,000 comments. It has created a heated debate about whether it is right for Daum, who is not Chinese, to wear such a traditional Chinese gown. Twitter user Megan Phung wrote, “If you.love our culture, youd know its a traditional gown. Yet you claim, its just a dress. It has c
108、ultural meaning to us.” Another Twitter user, Jeremy Lam, wrote, “My culture is not your.prom dress.” In several other tweets (推文), Lam explained the history and importance of the qipao. Others on social media, however, did not consider Daums prom dress to be a problem. Ying Li, for example, tweeted, “I am a Chinese woman. I support you. You rocked that dress!” Another Twitter user, Nyah Memmott, asked, “Why cant we grow up and not be so sensitive about what someone wears. It doesnt matter.”
