福建省泉州四校 2025-2026 学年高二下学期期中联考
英语试题
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段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。
1. What has Dennis decided to do?
A. Stay with his parents.
B. Start a new company.
C. Live independently.
【答案】C
原文：W: Dennis, do you still live with your parents?
M: No. I moved out last month. I’ve already decided to live on my own.
W: How can you afford the rent?
M: I’ve been employed by a new company.
2. What is probably the man?
A. A director. B. An actor. C. A host.
【答案】B
原文：W: Bradley, some audience said your acting in the movie is barely satisfactory. So what do you think of
your performance?
M: I’m not quite satisfied with it either. But it’s just my first movie. I’m sure I’ll do better next time.
3. When will the electricity be on again tonight?
A. At 7:00 p.m. B. At 10:00 p.m. C. At 9:00 p.m.
【答案】B
原文：M: I heard there will be a power cut tonight.
W: Don’t worry. I’ve already bought some candles.
M: So when will it begin?
W: It’ll begin at 7:00 pm and will last for three hours.
4. Who did the man go camping with?A. Jenny. B. Martin. C. Phoebe.
【答案】A
原文：W: Did you have a good time during your camping?
M: Just so-so. Phoebe had been called away by her boss before we set out. Jenny felt sick all the way. I had to send
her to Martin’s to give her a physical checkup.
W: Oh! Maybe she got carsick.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. Where they’ll have lunch.
B. How hungry they feel.
C. What food they want to order.
【答案】C
原文：M: I was thinking about ordering some takeout. Do you want to order a personal dish or share something
bigger?
W: I’ll just get a piece of beef and some vegetables. I had a late lunch, so I don’t have much of an appetite right
now.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作
答时间。每段录音播放两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Husband and wife. B. Mother and son. C. Teacher and student.
7. Where does the man suggest going?
A. The amusement park. B. The cinema. C. The circus.
【答案】6. A 7. B
原文：W: It’s Children’s Day. Will we stay at home all day? Why don’t we go to the amusement park?
M: Oh, there’s always too much noise.
W: What about the circus?
M: Circus? Is it still in town?
W: Yes, and you promised our son you’d take him there before it leaves.
M: The circus will be so crowded today. What about going to the cinema? Peter likes watching movies.W: That sounds good.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8. Why will the speakers eat out tonight?
A. They can’t cook at home.
B. They want to eat some different food.
C. They don’t feel like cooking.
9. What does the man want to eat?
A. Mexican food. B. Italian food. C. French food.
10. How will the speakers go to the restaurant?
A. By car. B. By bike. C. By taxi.
【答案】8. A 9. C 10. B
原文：W: The water supply of our building has been cut off. I haven’t stored any water for cooking today.
M: Then are you up for a restaurant meal tonight?
W: I guess we have no choice but to eat out. We could go to the Mexican restaurant around the corner of our street.
M: I’d like to try something different this time.
W: Then we can go to the Italian restaurant or the French restaurant.
M: I prefer the latter.
W: It’s fine with me. The restaurant is a bit far. Will we drive or take a taxi there?
M: Well, we’ve been a couch potato recently. I would rather ride shared bikes all the way there.
W: OK. It’s up to you.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11. What attracts Tom to watch Heartland probably?
A. The touching plots. B. The exciting story. C. The peaceful lifestyle.
12. What does Tom think of his grandparents' life?
A. It's tough. B. It's simple. C. It's boring.
13. Where does the woman live?
A. In the city. B. In the town. C. In the countryside.
【答案】11. C 12. B 13. A
原文：W: Tom, what were you watching just now?
M: I was watching a TV series Heartland. It’s about a family who lives on a ranch with horses and cattle.
W: Why did you watch such a series? It must be very boring.
M: Well, it may sound boring to you, but I really love watching it. Though its story is neither exciting nor touching,it tells about the life that I truly want to live.
W: You mean you want to live a simple and peaceful life?
M: Yes. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about living in the countryside like my grandparents. I can keep many
animals and plants and then get safe, healthy food there. I can even slow my pace in the busy world, looking at the
scenery around me and enjoying myself.
W: So do you want to move to the countryside?
M: Yes. If you get tired of the city life someday, why not experience it for yourself?
W: Well, I grew up here. Life here is so much more exciting.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
14. What made Maya Bay draw too many tourists since 1999?
A. The convenient location.
B. Its first opening to the public.
C. A famous Hollywood movie.
15. Why did the government close Maya Bay for a time?
A. To develop it.
B. To protect the natural life.
C. To do research.
16. How many tourists can visit Maya Bay per day now?
A. 2,000. B. 300. C. 4,000.
17. What will the speakers do next?
A. Read some magazines. B. Surf the Internet. C. Book a holiday.
【答案】14. C 15. B 16. B 17. B
原文：W: Dave, what about going to Maya Bay in Thailand for a holiday this year? The magazine says it’s a very
famous beach in the country.
M: I know that beach. It made headlines in 1999 when some people arrived there to film the famous Hollywood
movie The Beach. Since then, tourists have flooded in this beach with as many as 4,000 visitors arriving on boats
every day.
W: That’s really hard to believe.
M: Yes. Sadly, tourism ruined the natural life there. That is why the Thai government closed the beach to tourists
for about four years.
W: I didn’t know it was closed for about four years. So when did it reopen?
M: It reopened in January, 2022. Now there’s a limit of 300 visitors per day.W: Well, I think it’s a good decision.
M: I agree. Scientists there believe that the beach is a natural resource they have to preserve. Actually there’re
many other great beaches in Thailand. We don’t have to visit that one.
W: You’re right. But I don’t know any other beaches.
M: It’s easy. Let’s search for some information on websites and then make a decision.
W: Good idea.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. When did Ava create her first book?
A. At the age of 4.
B. At the age of 8.
C. At the age of 5.
19. What did Ava do for her new book?
A. She searched for wise sayings.
B. She collected money.
C. She drew pictures for it.
20. How does Ava use the money got from her new book?
A. Do charity.
B. Go on learning painting.
C. Support her family.
【答案】18. C 19. C 20. A
原文：W: Ava Milukas is a lovely 8-year-old girl who started to paint when she was 4 years old. She created her
first of several books just one year after she started to paint. Her most recent book is titled Ava’s Guide to Having a
Perfect Life. It contains several chapters, including “Your Home”, “Friends”, “Pets”, and “Places” with the picture
she drew on every page, along with her handwritten text. In the “Friends” chapter, she offers this wise advice, “You
should always have friends that are caring, helpful and kind.” This soft-cover book is professionally self-published.
100% of the profits are donated to Ava’s choice of two non-profit organizations: A Wish Come True and the
Providence Animal Rescue League. She serves as a positive role model for children and a reminder for us adults to
recall our early childhood dreams. It’s never too late to try to make our dreams come true and make a difference in
the world.
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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
These books of adventure and friendship all have one common theme: horses.
The Racehorse Who Learned to Dance
by Clare Balding (Puffin Books)
Charlie’s horse Noble Warrior has already won the Derby and defeated a bunch of dangerous kidnappers (绑
匪) in this fun, heart-warming series. Now, he is facing his greatest challenge: helping Charlie’s badly injured
friend Polly. Together, Charlie and her horse try to help make Polly’s dreams come true.
Black Beauty
by Anna Sewell (Puffin Books)
Black Beauty is a young horse, running in grassland. Then he is sold and goes from a life of comfort and
kindness to one of hard work and cruelty. Can he find a happy home? Published in 1877, this book has a powerful
message about the importance of caring for animals.
Storm Horse
by Jane Elson (Hachette Children’s)
When a mystery horse runs onto a London neighbourhood in a storm, four children’s lives will be changed
forever. Daniel, Akin, Ste and Molly-Mae all have their own problems — but together they become the Secret
Horse Society, determined to protect and help their amazing new friend.
Paddock Grove: A Pony to Own
by J. P. Rose (Walker Books)
The first book in this new horse adventure series introduces Paddock Grove, a school where pupils learn about
riding and caring for horses. New pupil George is nervous and her horse Bear is naughty — completely unlike the
smart show- horses her classmates are riding. Can George and Bear find their way at Paddock Grove?
21. What new difficulty does Noble Warrior face?
A. Winning another Derby. B. Helping injured Polly.
C. Escaping from kidnappers. D. Fulfilling Charlie’s dream.
22. Which book explores the theme of animal welfare?
A. Black Beauty. B. Paddock Grove: A Pony to Own.
C. Storm Horse. D. The Racehorse Who Learned to Dance.
23. What do Storm Horse and Paddock Grove: A Pony to Own have in common?
A. Both share the same publisher. B. Both are part of a book series.C. Both are mainly set in the countryside. D. Both feature a horse helping children grow.
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D
B
Li Junyong, a 48-year-old street vendor (摊贩) who has been nicknamed “chicken steak brother”, has been
famous overnight and become an attraction in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province. His humorous interactions with
tourists, such as, “You can refuse me, but not my chicken steak.” and “You deserve everything beautiful in the
world, including my chicken steak.”, has turned the city into a popular destination over the past several months.
Li has lived in Jingdezhen for 42 years, and he has been selling chicken steaks near a local middle school for
years. His stand opens after 4:30 p.m. daily, and many people wait in line to taste his fried chicken. During peak
times, customers even have to stand in line for 4 hours to get his chickens. Due to high demand, he now limits each
customer to two servings.
The popularity of Li and his street stand has helped to boost the growth of tourism in Jingdezhen, a city known
for its ceramic (陶瓷) products. Figures from Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, showed that bookings related
to Jingdezhen had increased nearly 70 percent on the platform in the first three days of the eight-day holiday. Travel
portal Qunar also proved the sales power of “chicken steak brother”. Figures on Oct 1, the first day of the holiday,
showed that the sale of Jingdezhen’s hotels grew 30 percent compared with the same period last year.
It’s not the first time that small cities have become an instant hit during public holidays, such as Zibo in
Shandong province, which went viral among tourists because of the city’s delicious barbecue, as more Chinese
travelers have shown an increasing interest in exploring niche destinations in order to avoid huge crowds of
people.
“China’s tourism market is in varied development.” said Wei Changren, founder of btiii.com, a tourism-related
financial news website. Noting the great popularity of Jingdezhen and “chicken steak brother”, Wei said that the
sudden online hit will definitely drive the growth of the local tourism market, while it’s necessary for the local
governments to catch the opportunity to improve their tourism products and services to turn the short-lived traffic
into long-term tourism growth.
24. What has made Jingdezhen a popular attraction recently?
A. The delicious chicken steaks. B. Chicken steak brother’s humor.
C. The support of local tourism department. D. The fast spread of today’s media platforms.
25. The underlined word “niche” in Paragraph 4 probably means “________”.
A. crowded and famous. B. small and less-known.
C. modern and convenient. D. economical and comfortable.26. What can we infer from Wei Changren’s words?
A. The popularity of Jingdezhen is expected to last forever.
B. Jingdezhen should focus on developing street vendor industry.
C. Local markets should raise the quality of their products and services.
D. Local government should make use of the popularity to improve tourism.
27. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. The Rise of Small Cities’ Tourism in China
B. The History of Ceramic Culture in Jingdezhen
C. Chicken Steak Brother: A Star in Small City Tourism
D. Chicken Steak Brother: How to Be a Popular Street Vendor
【答案】24. B 25. B 26. D 27. C
C
In a recent public event in Hong Kong, sign language interpreter Wanzy Lo introduced herself with a
distinctive gesture: three fingers placed horizontally (横着地) on her cheek. This was not merely a symbol for a cat
lover and also forms the letter “W” for her name. This creative mix gives her a unique sign name in the world of
sign language.
Lo, Sign Language Officer of the Hong Kong Society for the Deaf, participated in teaching the public to create
their own names in sign language during an activity to promote the communication method late last month. She
believes sign language is about sharing the full meaning and feelings behind the words to help the deaf audience
understand and connect. This skill was key when she interpreted for the Hong Kong Film Awards, a live show.
“Film is an art,” Lo says. “So, our work must also be artistic, sharing not just words but the emotions in them.”
During songs and moving speeches, she used stronger facial expressions to pull the audience into the moment.
The demand for such skilled interpreters is rapidly growing. Apart from cultural events, sign language is now
also used in important government meetings. The role is exceptionally challenging, requiring quick thinking, vast
general knowledge, and the ability to perform under the pressure of live television. However, there are not enough
interpreters. Currently, there are only just over 50 qualified interpreters in Hong Kong to serve a substantial
community, a number that highlights the serious shortage of workers.
Timmy Chan, head of the Sign Language Center of the Hong Kong Society for the Deaf, says, “Sign language
interpreters are an important bridge between people with hearing loss and the outside world.” And he hopes that
more people will join the ranks of sign language interpretation so that those with hearing disabilities can benefit.
28. How did Wanzy Lo create her sign name?A. By copying the sign for “cat” directly. B. By letting the public choose it for her.
C. By mixing a personal interest with a letter. D. By following the standard naming rules.
29. Why does Lo use stronger facial expressions while interpreting?
A. To make the performance more amusing.
B. To communicate emotions more effectively.
C. To meet the requirements of the film directors.
D. To show the difficulty of live TV interpretation.
30. Which best describes the job of a sign language interpreter?
A. Boring. B. Well- paid. C. Demanding. D. Dangerous.
31. What is the text mainly about?
A. The high demand for sign language interpretation in HK.
B. The technical skills required to become an interpreter in HK.
C. The life story of a successful sign language interpreter in HK.
D. The value and challenges of sign language interpretation in HK.
【答案】28. C 29. B 30. C 31. D
D
On Oct.6, three scientists were awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. They discovered
how the body stops its own immune system from turning against itself, a process vital for preventing autoimmune
(自身免疫性) diseases.
The immune system performs a remarkable balancing act. On a daily basis, it must accurately identify and
destroy a great many foreign invaders like viruses and bacteria, many of which have gradually developed into what
look like our own cells. The critical question was: what system ensures this defense force does not harm the body it
is meant to protect?
For a long time, the thymus (胸腺), a small organ in the chest, was considered the central area for establishing
“immune tolerance.” It was thought to remove attacking cells during early development. However, this theory
could not fully explain the body’s continuous self-control.
The revolutionary change began with the work of Japanese scientist Shimon Sakaguchi. Through a series of
innovative experiments on newborn mice in the 1980s and 1990s, he made an unexpected discovery that removing
the thymus led to autoimmune disorders, suggesting that the organ was not just removing harmful cells but was also
the source of specialized protective cells. After a decade of strict investigation, Sakaguchi definitively identified a
new class of cells in 1995, which he named “T-reggs”.In the beginning, the scientific community met this discovery with a lot of doubt, since the existence of these
“peacekeeper” cells was a completely new idea. The crucial confirmation came from the work of American
scientists Mary Brunkow and Fred Ramsdell. Their research in the late 1990s and early 2000s detailed the precise
systems: T-reggs either produce calming proteins or deliver direct signals to take control of other attacking immune
cells. Furthermore, they identified a specific protein called FoxP3, which acts as a key switch for T-reg function,
providing a clear marker for their study.
The discoveries of these three scientists have proved that immunity is not merely an attacking force but is
under constant, active control. This essential knowledge has opened up new roads for treating autoimmune
conditions, improving organ transplant capacity, and even developing more effective cancer treatments, showcasing
the significant impact of understanding the body’s internal safeguards.
32. What does “immune tolerance” in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. The process of avoiding self-attack.
B. The function in producing immune cells.
C. The ability to destroy viruses and bacteria.
D. The tendency of losing continuous self-control.
33. What can be inferred from Sakaguchi’s experiment?
A. The result was immediately accepted.
B. The thymus failed to remove harmful cells.
C. T-reggs were confirmed to produce calming proteins.
D. The thymus had a previously unknown protective function.
34. What is mainly mentioned about the discovery in the last paragraph?
A. Its remaining challenges. B. Its impact on our body.
C. Its wide applications in medicine. D. Its success in curing illnesses.
35. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. T-reggs: Body’s Peacekeepers. B. Thymus: Centre of Creating Cells.
C. Side Effects of the Immune System. D. Fight Against Autoimmune Diseases.
【答案】32. A 33. D 34. C 35. A
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。
Beat the heat — How to stay cool when temperatures soarMaybe you’re one of those people who peel off a sweater when everyone else is complaining that it’s chilly.
____36____ The point is, there’s no single temperature that can be pinpointed (明确指出) as comfortable for
everyone.
“What temperature people start to become uncomfortable at is really individual and variable,” says S. Tony
Wolf, PhD, assistant professor at the University of Georgia. ____37____ It also relies on things like humidity and
air flow. Plus, combinations of factors unique to individuals — age, gender, body mass, medical conditions and
medications — affect how we experience temperature. And fortunately, there are many things we can do to stay
comfortable in spite of the heat.
____38____ “Sweating is how we regulate heat,” says Robert Kenefick, PhD, professor at the University of
Massachusetts. “Drinking plain, cool water or fluids with electrolytes (like sports drinks) helps.”
Choose clothing that’s right — light fabrics, light colors — and loose. Loose clothing allows for better airflow
and helps keep you cool. ____39____
Keep windows covered with shades, blinds or curtains. Think of how a car with closed windows heats up
when left sitting in sunlight — it’s called the greenhouse effect. The same thing can happen at home if uncovered
windows trap sunlight and heat inside.
Keep a spray bottle handy. Spraying yourself with cool or cold water and then sitting or standing near a fan
can help your body evaporate (蒸发) sweat and dissipate (消散) heat through your skin. ____40____ “The more of
your body surface areas that you cool, the better off you're going to be,” says Wolf.
A. Drink plenty of water.
B. If you are really hot, take a cold bath or shower.
C. Use fans to keep the air constantly flowing indoors.
D. Go out earlier in the day when it’s cooler or later at night.
E. But workout clothing made from new fabrics is also a good choice.
F. In fact, our perception of heat and cold doesn’t just depend on the temperature.
G. Or maybe you’re the person who’s putting on a sweater when others say it’s too hot.
【答案】36. G 37. F 38. A 39. E 40. B
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。
I’d been fascinated by fishing since I was young, when my older brother would take me to the Sorgue and the
other wild rivers. But I never even ____41____ the idea that I might be able to make a career out of this interest.I grew up in a large ____42____ class family; my mother was a cleaner, my father a house painter. In high
school, my teachers said I wouldn’t make it, not even in occupational training, and my school counselors
____43____ on me.
For several years, I was an anonymous (无名的) worker, polishing floors in shopping stores in the middle of
the night, cleaning pest-affected kitchens. I took ____44____ in doing difficult, ____45____ jobs — but
something still ____46____ me whenever I went fishing.
I was 24 when I began to feel I needed a ____47____. Even if it meant starting from the very beginning, I
decided I would turn my ____48____ into a career. Somehow, I would become a fish scientist.
After ____49____ a science-based graduation certificate for adults, I started a biology degree at university,
____50____ myself with money I had saved while working. ____51____ I got into a master’s program in
ecological engineering and biodiversity management.
The last time I visited a lake, my brother ____52____ me to help. We spent 2 days by the water, just like
when we were kids. But this time, he saw me ____53____ the work, managing the team, and taking responsibility.
I had come full circle. Life had brought me back to where it all began, this time as a ____54____, with a passion
that had become my ____55____.
41. A. ignored B. doubted C. considered D. preferred
42. A. working B. ruling C. rising D. farming
43. A. stayed up B. backed up C. gave up D. kept up
44. A. care B. interest C. trouble D. pride
45. A. irrelevant B. undervalued C. nonstop D. invisible
46. A. stimulated B. comforted C. shocked D. tricked
47. A. choice B. change C. clue D. servant
48. A. hobby B. creativity C. faith D. technique
49. A. consulting B. producing C. completing D. designing
50. A. impressing B. supporting C. entertaining D. proving
51. A. Undoubtedly B. Consequently C. Reliably D. Eventually
52. A. ordered B. joined C. wished D. encouraged
53. A. estimating B. adjusting C. leading D. restricting
54. A. bystander B. learner C. tourist D. scientist
55. A. profession B. hope C. potential D. gesture
【答案】41. C 42. A 43. C 44. D 45. D 46. A 47. B 48. A 49. C 50. B 51. D 52. B 53. C54. D 55. A
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Li Qingzhao, one of China’s most celebrated female ci poets, is regarded as ____56____ extraordinary
pioneering ci poet in the Song Dynasty. Her works, reflecting her personal joys and sorrows as well as the chaotic
eras she lived through, ____57____ (leave) a lasting mark on Chinese literature in the past few centuries.
Commenting on her legacy, modern scholars often note that Li broke through the literary ____58____
(boundary) of her era, becoming the first woman ____59____ (establish) a distinct ci style in a male-dominated
field. ____60____ ease and comfort in her youth, her later years were full of hardship. After her husband’s death,
she was forced to wander across the country, ____61____ (bear) the pain of separation from her homeland. It is
hard to say whether her popularity came from her vivid words ____62____ her sincere feelings for life. She
created a unique ci style ____63____ sadness and warmth coexisted harmoniously. Apart from composing poetry,
she also wrote literary criticism, ____64____ (dramatic) challenging the male-centered views of her day. Li’s
rediscovery in the 20th century has made her a ____65____ (recognize) model for female writers worldwide.
【答案】56. an 57. have left 58. boundaries 59. to establish 60. Despite 61. bearing 62. or 63. where
64. dramatically 65. recognized
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 假定你是李华。上周五，你校外教 Alex给你所在班级上了一节心理健康主题课。请你给 Alex写一封
邮件，内容包括：
1. 你听课后的收获和感想；
2. 你对Alex未来主题课的期望或建议。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Alex,
I hope you are doing well.
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
Yours,Li Hua
【答案】
Dear Alex,
I hope you are doing well. I am writing to thank you for your mental health lesson last Friday, which was so
interesting and meaningful. It helped me understand the importance of taking care of our mental well-being.
It was from your lesson that I learned it is normal to experience pressure in daily life. Thanks to your advice,
such as sharing our feelings with friends and developing healthy habits, I now know how to deal with stress. I also
enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere during the lesson, in which we felt encouraged and understood.
For future classes like this one, I hope we can have more discussions so that everyone can share their practical
ways to manage negative emotions.
Thank you again for the wonderful time! I can’t wait for your next class.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Sweat poured down Mark’s face. He had just finished trying out for Oakwood High School’s basketball team,
and he knew making it to the team was a pretty sure thing. After all, he wasn’t just good — he was excellent.
Basketball ran in the family — his older brother Reggie was now playing at a top college, and Mark was
expected to follow in his brother’s footsteps. But Mark had a secret: his heart was in another sport.
Wiping the sweat from his forehead, Mark jumped on a bus heading home. Through the window, his eyes were
drawn to the field where cheerleaders (啦啦队)danced effortlessly. He couldn’t look away. For months now,
cheerleading had been on his mind. Reaching into his bookbag, he pulled out a poster: CHEERLEADER
AUDITIONS (选拔). This was what he really wanted.
Mark knew pursuing cheerleading wouldn’t just be a physical challenge. His family had poured so much hope
into his basketball future. But he was tired of living in his brother’s shadow. He was ready to carve his own path.
Six months ago, Mark once told his best friend Darren about his dream. “Cheerleading is girly,” Darren said.
“You’re so good at basketball. Why throw that away?” Mark stood his ground. “This is where I want to put my
strength,” he insisted. Over time, Darren began to understand and support him. Still, Mark kept his passion hidden
from his family.
Secretly, Mark trained with two cheerleaders. Cheerleading didn’t come naturally — every move demanded
more than basketball ever had. But month by month, he improved. Maybe, just maybe, he stood a chance of makingit to the cheerleading team. But right now, after his basketball tryout, he had to face his family.
As soon as Mark arrived home, his parents were at the door.
“So…?” his father asked.
“The tryout? It went well.” Mark replied, staring at his feet. Everyone in the family was smiling…except
Mark. Still, he knew what had to be done.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Gathering courage, Mark announced, “I don’t want to play basketball anymore.”
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A week later, it was time for the cheerleader audition.
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【答案】
Gathering courage, Mark announced, “I don’t want to play basketball anymore.” The smiles on his parents’
faces froze instantly. “What do you mean?” his father asked in surprise. Taking a deep breath, Mark explained that
his true passion was cheerleading although he was good at basketball. The room fell silent. His parents exchanged
confused looks, struggling to understand. Mark felt his heart pounding but continued, saying he had been training
for months. Just when the tension seemed unbearable, his mother finally spoke gently, “If this is what you really
love, you deserve a chance — and we’ll always stand by you.” His father hesitated, then nodded slowly.
