2020届高考英语临考冲刺卷 浙江卷（一）

2020届高考英语临考冲刺卷 浙江卷（一）

‎2020年高考英语临考冲刺卷 浙江卷（一）‎ Clara packed her things at the Patent Office and went to her boss. “It’s been a pleasure working with you, but I’m quitting my job.” She turned and left.‎ ‎“What are you doing home so early?” asked her sister Sally.‎ ‎“The Civil War is taking its toll on the Union soldiers. I need to help them.”‎ Sally chewed her lips and looked around the room. “I’m going with you.”‎ The two volunteered at the Washington Hospital. After several months, Clara became unsettled. “Sally, this isn’t enough. I need to help the soldiers in the field and on the front lines. I’m leaving in the morning.”‎ Sally’s brows rose into her forehead. “Sally! You can’t. It’s too dangerous.”‎ ‎“The front line soldiers who need help are in greater danger.”‎ Clara got donations where she could and used her own savings to buy supplies. She traveled from battle to battle with three army wagons. She also organized men to give first aid, carry water, and prepare food for the wounded.‎ After many months of battlefield after battlefield, Clara told her friend Rachel. “I finally received official permission to bring supplies to battlefields. The wounded soldiers are so appreciative of all I do, they’ve named me the “Angel of the Battlefield.”‎ ‎“That’s wonderful,” said Rachel. “You certainly deserve the recognition. You’re one of the bravest women I know.”‎ After the Civil War ended, Clara went to Europe to rest her body and mind. So many years of helping soldiers and their families had worn her down.‎ While visiting Switzerland, Clara learned of the International Red Cross. Its mission to help war victims around the world aroused Clara’s interest and excitement. It also sparked an idea.‎ When she returned home, Clara worked to establish an American Red Cross. She even met with President Hayes to discuss it. Finally, on May 21, 1881, the American Red Cross was formed. A month later, Clara was elected president of the organization.‎ ‎1.Where did Clara first volunteer to help the Union soldiers?‎ A.Switzerland. B.The Patent Office.‎ C.The front lines. D.The Washington Hospital.‎ ‎2.Which of the following words best describes Clara’s character?‎ A.Fearless and devoted. B.Generous and energetic.‎ C.Humorous and brave. D.Considerate and confident.‎ ‎3.What is the text mainly about?‎ A.The suffering brought by the Civil War.‎ B.The development of the American Red Cross.‎ C.Women’s contributions to the American peace.‎ D.A great woman who introduced Red Cross into USA.‎ ‎    The topic of women's employment in China has been trending on Weibo. In fact, Chinese women are taking part in country’s labor force in great numbers. Overall, 70% of Chinese women are either employed in some companies or seeking employment, and almost 76% of Chinese women are eager to gain a higher position in their careers. No wonder Chinese women have earned the reputation as the most ambitious women in the world.‎ ‎    Driven by the words “women hold up half the sky”, women in China are encouraged to join the labor force, making the gender(性别) gap much narrower in China than that in many other countries. With the rapid growth of China’s economy and the increasing demand in domestic labor market, Chinese women are also given more opportunities to get jobs than ever before. Furthermore, China has made great strides towards improving girls’ education. Ever since the introduction of the “Compulsory Education Law” in 1986, female admission to education has been on a significant rise. In 2012, female college students made up 51.4 percent of the total university student population. With qualified education background, women are more preferred in the labor force.‎ ‎    The huge number of Chinese women in country’s labor force has made the “she economy” and it has made a significant contribution to the economy growth in several aspects, such as healthcare, financial services, e-commerce and education. In a recent study, McKinsey Global Institute estimated that Chinese women’s contribution to China’s domestic product was 41 percent, the highest in the Asia Pacific region.‎ ‎    But there are still a lot of challenges for today’s Chinese women. Cases are not rare where the value of women professionals, especially those involved in scientific research, is often under appreciated. In terms of salary, studies show there is a widening gender pay gap between male and ‎ female in China, as a result of which women are more likely than their husbands to give up careers to focus on childcare. It would seem that in some contexts, Chinese women still need men’s help.‎ ‎1.The underlined word “strides” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ___________. A.struggle B.sacrifice C.progress D.chance 2.What is one of the challenges women face in workforce? A.A well appreciated performance in certain careers. B.A lower payment than male workforce. C.A heavy burden from taking care of children. D.A strong independence from men’s assistance. 3.What’s the passage mainly about? A.The significant role of female in today’s China. B.The phenomenon of “she economy” in China. C.Women’s great effort in economic independence. D.Women’s influence on worldwide employment trend.‎ ‎    Researchers have reported the largest-ever single-year drop in cancer death rates in the United States. The rate of deaths from cancer fell 2.2 percent from 2016 to 2017. That is the largest drop since record-keeping began in 1930.‎ ‎    The American Cancer Society says that overall death rates from cancer have fallen about 1.5 percent each year since 1991. Better treatments for lung cancer are part of the reason for the falling numbers, said Rebecca Siegel, the lead writer of the report. She said, "Lung cancer has been the most common cause of cancer death in the United States, and now we have better therapies for our patients and patients are living longer and better than ever before."‎ ‎    Improved treatments for lung cancer include the areas of surgery, scanning, and use of radiation. In addition to better treatments, fewer people are getting lung cancer because fewer people are smoking. There are also better drugs. Genetic testing helps doctors choose the right drugs for the kind of cancer in a patient.‎ ‎    Doctor Jyoti Patel is a lung cancer expert with Northwestern University in Illinois. She said new drugs that get the patient's own immune system to fight the cancer could help make the death rate fall even more.‎ ‎    American Cancer Society researchers also found a large decrease in the death rate from melanoma, a kind of skin cancer. It has fallen by 7 percent a year recently. The decrease is largely because of new drugs that became available about nine years ago.‎ ‎    There are differences in cancer rates among racial and ethnic groups in the United States. African Americans have for many years had higher rates of cancer than white Americans. However, that gap is shrinking. Hispanic(西班牙的)Americans have generally had the lowest cancer rates.‎ ‎1.What does the underlined word "therapies" in Paragraph 2 mean? A.Medical treatments. B.Medical services. C.Medical supplies. D.Medical organizations. 2.The drop in lung cancer rates in the USA mainly lies in _________. A.Government's efforts in shrinking the gap B.people's awareness of the damage of the disease C.the application of surgery, scanning, and use of radiation D.the joint efforts of treatment, less smoking and better drugs 3.What can be a suitable title for the passage? A.U.S. Cancer Deaths Decline Sharply B.Improved Treatments for Lung Cancer C.Study Finds Drop in Cancer Deaths in U.S. D.Lung Cancer to Remain Major Health Issue in U.S. 4.Where does this passage most probably come from? A.A Science Fiction. B.A Newspaper. C.A Research Paper. D.A Health Survey.‎ ‎ The first year of college is vital for setting students up for success, laying a strong foundation for the rest of college and beyond. Research shows that if you finish your first year and sign up for the second, you're far more likely to get that degree. ①_________ Here's what the experts recommend.‎ ‎ Go to college on purpose. ②_________ It means spending as long as four years and taking up a large amount of your family's income. Simply going because everyone told you so puts you more at risk of having just some college and no degree. "Don't just go to college because your ‎ school counselor or your parents told you to go," says Yolanda Watson Spiva, who runs the non-profit organization Complete College America. "③_________"‎ ‎ Make a connection with a staff member. You can lean on any college staff member connected with the college to learn the ropes of the institution. ④_________ Research has shown that having one strong connection with staff members can make you feel engaged(参与) and supported throughout college. They can also result in strategic career advice and networking opportunities.‎ ‎ ⑤_________ Start with your classes—work on assignments together or form a study group. Join clubs and organizations—let the organizational framework of those meetings ease the awkwardness of scheduling the first friend date. Don't beat yourself up if it doesn't happen right away. Keep reaching out. If someone else says hi, respond!‎ A.Going to college lakes time and money.‎ B.So how do you get through the first year?‎ C.Find a group of friends who support you.‎ D.Pick your classes wisely and map out your path.‎ E.You actually go to college because you have an agenda.‎ F.You can also ask them about things unrelated to the class.‎ G.It can be an adviser, a financial aid officer, even a librarian.‎ 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。‎ ‎    Many people, mostly young adults, are struggling to get a job. The main reason is that they don’t have     1    . Meanwhile, a lot of them     2    how they can even get that without a job. The answer is simple. Volunteer. Is your school     3     a little event for kids?     4     ! This will surely teach you organizational and communication skills that are     5     in the workplace.   ‎ ‎     I have heard many young adults     6     about how hard it is to get experience. It is     7     in front of you! You just need to     8     clearly what you are looking for. Personally, I     9     joining a school club or two. It’s a great way to     10     experience needed for jobs, where different     11     each teach something. You will learn how to be a     12     if you are president of the club. The same     13     to vice-president. Being a secretary teaches you how to solve problems with little or no     14     .The most important thing out of all these is that you will have ‎ to     15     "customers”. It may not have been a real,     16     job that fits your financial needs, but you do get the feel of a work environment.  ‎ ‎    Another tip is: Don’t be     17     to get a job like working at a fast food restaurant, as you will eventually work your way up the     18    . A lot of young adults dislike taking up such jobs, thinking they’re for people who     19     need a job. However, these jobs will help you to get a better one ​    20     what you’ve learned.  ‎ ‎    So, once again, get out there! Go to volunteer and look for internships(实习期的工作)!  ‎ ‎1.A.experience     B.intention     C.courage     D.ambition 2.A.agree     B.realize     C.question     D.prove 3.A.seeking     B.advocating     C.demanding     D.arranging 4.A.Put up     B.Sign up     C.Set up     D.Hold up 5.A.ordinary     B.different     C.valuable     D.detailed 6.A.argue     B.complain     C.wonder     D.worry 7.A.fortunately     B.barely     C.effectively     D.occasionally 8.A.determine     B.control     C.describe     D.measure 9.A.practice     B.prevent     C.remember     D.recommend 10.A.gain     B.offer     C.employ     D.explore 11.A.choices     B.types     C.roles     D.methods 12.A.winner     B.member     C.volunteer     D.leader 13.A.reacts     B.applies     C.submits     D.appeals 14.A.direction     B.knowledge     C.approval     D.responsibility 15.A.care for     B.deal with     C.discuss with     D.look for 16.A.paid     B.worthwhile     C.reliable     D.recognized 17.A.prepared     B.amazed     C.ashamed     D.satisfied 18.A.business     B.ladder     C.restaurant     D.mountain 19.A.probably     B.finally     C.merely     D.desperately 20.A.instead of     B.apart from     C.but for     D.due to 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。‎ Tea is one of China's greatest cultural treasures. While taking a trip in China, buying tea can be an ①______(enjoy) and necessary part of it.‎ Buying tea in China is like buying a bottle of fine wine in France. Since the ②______ (various) is amazing, people need to educate themselves about the qualities of tea, and then taste and taste. The one you like most is the ③______ (good) for you. You will be offered some samples(样品) before deciding what ④______ (buy) in a tea shop. Usually, customers ⑤______ (sit) at a small table, the shop assistant prepares tea in small pots and pours it into tiny cups for them.‎ Although tea can be found everywhere in China, it's ⑥______ (basic) a kind of regional thing. On the one hand, most of famous Chinese tea ⑦______ (name) after their production area, such as West Lake Longjing Tea. Therefore, some areas in China are particularly known ⑧______ their tea. On the other hand, a certain kind of tea usually is unique to a certain place. Take Pu-erh as an example. It refers to tea from Yunnan province ⑨______ Pu-erh is grown. The tea is compressed(压紧), either in ⑩______ form of pancakes(bingcha), bricks(zhuancha), bowls(tuocha) or mushrooms(jincha).‎ 假定你是李华,在多伦多度寒假。你从下边的海报得知当地一个普通话冬令营正在招募志愿者,你对此很感兴趣。请你写一封申请信,内容包括:‎ ‎1.写信目的;‎ ‎2.个人优势;‎ ‎3.你的期待。‎ 注意:‎ ‎1.词数80左右;‎ ‎2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。‎ ‎____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ 阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。‎ Mike licked the last of the mint chocolate chip ice cream. It was almost time to leave. He jumped into the car with his parents and headed off to the Olympic-sized pool for the big swim meet.‎ When his race came up, Mike was confident. He was strong and swift. Mike climbed out the pool, smiling. He had just won first place, making him the fastest boy in his age group.‎ ‎“Congratulations, son,” his father said. His mom gave him a hug, even though he was soaking wet.‎ A week later, it was time for another swim meet. Like before, Mike decided to enjoy his favorite ice cream flavor. Mike remembered that the last time he had won a race, he also ate mint chocolate chip ice cream first. Maybe he’d win again.‎ He’s taken first place again in his race. Mike was feeling pretty good. As it turned out, Mike decided to have some mint chocolate chip ice cream before every one of the next few swim meets. He began to think of it as his lucky charm. After several months of placing in the top positions of every race he swam, Mike was feeling unbeatable. And he wouldn’t admit it, but all that ice cream was adding a few pounds to his athletic swimmer’s build.‎ It didn’t take long after that for Mike to start coming in second place – and then third – and then last place in his races. The lucky mint chocolate chip ice cream had lost its magic.‎ On the day of his next swim meet, his mother sat down at the table with him. “Mike, we all love ice cream, but it’s not healthy for your body to eat so much of it. Maybe it’s time to quit the sweet treats for a while, especially before you go swimming.”‎ Mike unwillingly agreed. He went to the swim meet, and didn’t perform well. His father offered to go running with him a few days a week to help him feel better and strengthen his muscles. The extra weight soon disappeared, and Mike found himself breathing easier at swim practices.‎ 注意:‎ ‎1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右;‎ ‎2. 至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语;‎ ‎3. 续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好;‎ ‎4. 续写完成后,请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。‎ Paragraph 1:‎ It was the last meet of the season, and Mike wasn’t sure what to expect.‎ ‎___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ Paragraph 2:‎ Finally came the end of the race.‎ ‎___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎ ‎ 答案以及解析 答案：1.D; 2.A; 3.D 解析：1.根据第五段“The two volunteered at the Washington Hospital.”可知Clara一开始在Washington Hospital帮助联邦军队,故选D。 2.根据全文内容可知,A项“无畏的和有奉献精神的”符合,而B项的energetic精力充沛的,C项的humorous幽默的,和D项的confident自信的都无从得知,故错误。 3.由全文内容可知,本文主要讲了Clara勇敢地帮助受伤的士兵,最后建立了美国红十字会,可推断出作者写本文主要是为了介绍美国红十字会的起源,故选D。‎ 答案：1.C; 2.B; 3.B 解析：1.词义猜测题。根据上下文语境可推知,此处表示中国在提高女性的受教育程度方面取得了很大进步。因此画线词 strides应意为“进步”,与C项意思最接近。故选C 2.细节理解题。根据第四段第三句“ In terms of salary, studies show there is a widening gender pay gap between male and female in chi a result of which women are more likely than their husbands to give up careers to focus on childcare."可知,中国女性在工作上面临的挑战之一是薪资待遇问题,即女性的薪资要比男性的低。故选B。 3.主旨大意题。通读全文内容可知,文章主要介绍了目前越来越多的中国女性参加工作,呈现出了“她经济”这样一种社会现象。故选B。 ‎ 答案：1.A; 2.D; 3.C; 4.B 解析：1.词义辨析题.根据第二段中的She said, "Lung cancer has been the most common cause of cancer death in the United States, and now we have better therapies for our patients and patients are living longer and better than ever before."可知她说:"肺癌一直是美国最常见的癌症死亡原因,现在我们对病人有了更好的治疗,病人比以往活得更长更好."结合选项:A. Medical treatments医疗,救治;B. Medical services医疗服务.C. Medical supplies医药用品;D. Medical organizations医疗机构.由此推测,故选A. 2.理解判断题.根据第三段中的In addition to better treatments, fewer people are getting lung cancer because fewer people are smoking. There are also better drugs.可知除了更好的治疗方法,越来越少的人患上肺癌,因为吸烟的人越来越少.还有更好的药物.结合选项:A.Government's ‎ efforts in shrinking the gap政府努力缩小差距;B.people's awareness of the damage of the disease人们对疾病危害的认识;C.the application of surgery, scanning, and use of radiation外科手术、扫描和放射治疗的应用;D.the joint efforts of treatment, less smoking and better drugs共同努力治疗,减少吸烟和更好的药物.故选D. 3.标题选择题.根据第一段Researchers have reported the largest-ever single-year drop in cancer death rates in the United States. The rate of deaths from cancer fell 2.2 percent from 2016 to 2017. That is the largest drop since record-keeping began in 1930.可知研究人员报告了美国癌症死亡率有史以来最大的单年下降.癌症死亡率从2016年到2017年下降了2.2%.这是自1930年有记录以来的最大降幅.接着后文围绕"研究发现美国癌症死亡率下降".而A项(U.S. Cancer Deaths Decline Sharply美国癌症死亡率急剧下降)中的"Sharply"描述不准确.B项:Improved Treatments for Lung Cancer改善肺癌的治疗方法;D项:Lung Cancer to Remain Major Health Issue in肺癌仍然是主要的健康问题;均不符合文意,故选C. 4.理解判断题.根据第一段中的Researchers have reported the largest-ever single-year drop in cancer death rates in the United States.研究人员报道了美国癌症死亡率有史以来最大的单年下降.由此可看出本文更像是一篇新闻.结合选项:A. A Science Fiction科幻小说;B. A Newspaper报纸;C. A Research Paper研究论文;D. A. Health Survey健康调查.故选B. ‎ 答案：①-⑤ BAEGC 解析：①B 考查细节支撑句。根据空后的"Here's what the experts recommend"可知,空处应提出问题,之后才介绍专家的建议,故答案为B。‎ ‎②A考查承上启下句。根据本段主旨句"Go to college on purpose"和空后的"It means spending as long as four years and taking up a large amount of your family's income"可知,答案为A。A项承接上文,且空后的句子是对A项的解释说明。‎ ‎③E考查细节支撑句。根据空前的"Don't just go to college because your school counselor or your parents told you to go"(不要仅仅因为学校辅导员或你的父母让你上大学你才上大学)可知,E项(你上大学是因为你有自己的计划)符合语境。‎ ‎④G考查细节支撑句。本题是对上文中的"a staff member"和"any college staff member connected with the college"的解释说明,即这个工作人员可以是顾问、助学金官员,甚至图书管理员,故答案为G。‎ ‎⑤C考查段落主旨句。根据下文中的"together" "form a study group" "If someone else says hi, respond"可知,本段主要讲有关交朋友的内容, 故答案为C。 ‎ 答案：1.A; 2.C; 3.D; 4.B; 5.C; 6.B; 7.C; 8.A; 9.D; 10.A; 11.C; 12.D; 13.B; 14.A; 15.B; 16.A; 17.C; 18.B; 19.D; 20.D 解析：1.A 依据下文中的"how hard it is to get experience"和"experience needed for jobs"可知,这里指"主要原因是他们缺乏经验"。intention "意图"; ambition"雄心"。 2.C同时,许多人怀疑他们连工作也没有怎么获得经验。question"表示疑问,怀疑"。 3.D 依据 F文中的"a little event for kids...organizational and communication skills"可知,此处指学校在筹划(arranging )活动。seek "寻求"; advocate"提倡";demand"要求"。 4.B 依据上文中的"a little event for kids"和下文中的" This will surely teach"可知,此处指作者建议参与这些活动。put up"建造,抬高"; sign up "报名参加";set up"创建,设立";hold up"举起,阻碍"。 5.C结合语境可知,这些组织和沟通技巧在工作场所是很有用的,因此选valuable"很有用的,很重要的,宝贵的"。 6.B依据本句中的"how hard it is to get experience"可知,这些人谈论时带着抱怨(complain)的口吻。 7.C依据本句中的"in front of you"可知.作者认为积累工作经验的机会实际上很容易找到。effectively在此处表示"事实上,实际上"。 8.A下文中谈到了在学校俱乐部中积累工作经验,因此这里指你要明确自己要寻找的是什么,故选determine"确定,决定"。 9.D 结合下文内容可知,作者建议加入一两个学校俱乐部,故选recommend"建议"。 10.A作者在下文中列举了担任俱乐部的不同职务可以获得不同的工作经验,故选gain。 11.C 下文提到了 " president of the club"和"vice-president"等,这些都是俱乐部中不同的职务,role "角色,职能"。 12.D依据下文中的"if you are president of the club"可知,担任俱乐部的主席会学到做领导的经验。故选leader。 13.B本句中的"The same"指的是上一句中的学习如何成为一个领导者,也就是说,担任俱乐部的副主席也会学到做领导的经验。apply to "对……适用"。 react to"对……作出反应";submit to"屈从"; appeal ‎ to"呼吁"。 14.A 依据本句中的"Being a secretary teaches you how to solve problems with little on" 可知,做一名干事在工作中要知道在指点很少或者没有指点的情况下如何解决问题。direction"指点"。 15.B 上文谈到了" president" " vice-president" " secretary",这些工作让你不得不与他人打交道,故选deal with。 16.A上文提到作者介绍的是做志愿者工作,下文提到"that fits your financial needs",故此处表示这可能不是一份真正的、有报酬的工作,但你的确能感受到工作拭围。paid"有偿的,付费的"。 worthwhile "值得做的";reliable"可靠的";recognized"得到认可的"。 17.C依据语境和下文中的"dislike taking up such jobs"可知,许多年轻人觉得在快餐店里打工丟脸,故选ashamed "羞耻的"。 18.B 依据本句中的"get a job like working at a fast food restaurant, as you will eventually work your way up the"和下文中的"help you to get a better one"可知,此处表示即使在快餐店工作,你最终也会在工作上一直往上爬。应选择ladder " (事业上或机构中晋升的)阶梯,途径"。 19.D结合上文内容可知,此处指他们觉得这些工作是为那些极其需要工作的人准备的。desperately"非常"。 20.D此处表示在快餐店工作会帮助你日后获得一份更好的工作,因为你之前的工作经验。故应选due to"因为"。 ‎ 答案：enjoyable; variety; best; to buy; sitting; basically; is named; for; where; the 解析： ①enjoyable考查形容词。空处和形容词necessary并列作定语修饰名词part,故也用形容词。‎ ‎②variety考查名词。空处在从句中作主语,指"品种",故用所给词的名词形式variety。‎ ‎③best考查最高级。依据前面的"The one you like most"可知,此处表示你最喜欢的就是最适合你的,故空处应用所给词的最高级形式。‎ ‎④to buy考查动词不定式。在决定买什么之前你会被提供一些样品。此处为"疑问词+不定式"结构作宾语。‎ ‎⑤sitting考查独立主格结构。主句主谓宾等成分完整,而空处的动词有自己的主语"customers",故可判断,空处所在部分为独立主格结构。customers与sit是逻辑上的主谓关系,且此处表示一般情况,故用现在分词。‎ ‎⑥basically考查副词。此处作状语修饰整个句子,应该用副词形式。注意basic变副词时的特殊之处。‎ ‎⑦is named考查时态、语态和主谓一致。此处叙述一种事实情况,句子的主语most of famous Chinese tea与name是被动关系,因此用一般现在时的被动语态。主语是tea,故谓语用单数形式。‎ ‎⑧for考查介词。be known for"因……而出名"为固定搭配。‎ ‎⑨where考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知,空处引导定语从句,先行词是Yunnan province,关系词在从句中作地点状语,故用where引导。‎ ‎⑩the考查冠词。in the form of..."以……的形式"是固定搭配,故填the。‎ 答案： ‎ Dear Sir/Madam,‎ ‎    I’m Li Hua, a high school student from China. Knowing that some volunteers are needed for your Mandarin winter camp, I'm writing to recommend myself.‎ ‎    Firstly, coming from China gives me an advantage over other applicants. Secondly, I'm outgoing and have positive team spirit, which will help me work better with other staff members. Most importantly, now I'm in Toronto, thus making it convenient to be devoted to voluntary work. I also expect to experience different cultures and learn more about the local life.‎ ‎    I'd appreciate it if you could give me a chance. Looking forward to your early reply.‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua 解析： ‎ ‎【写作指导】这是一篇应用文,话题为申请做多伦多一个普通话冬令菅的志愿者。写作时应注意:‎ ‎1.要点齐全:写信目的和自我介绍可简单说明,个人优势需重点阐述;‎ ‎2.人称和时态:人称以第一人称为主,主体时态为一般现在时;‎ ‎3.注意使用高级词汇和多样化的句式,并适当运用过渡词。‎ ‎【名师点评】本文要点齐全,层次分明,结构完整,使用的时态正确无误,用词精准,语言流畅,出色地完成了写作任务。值得一提的是,范文灵活地使用了多个过渡词、亮点词汇和较高级的句式,这些给范文增添了不少色彩,体现了作者较强的英语表达能力。‎ 过渡词:Firstly,Secondly,Most importantly;‎ 亮点词汇:recommend,give sb. an advantage over 等;‎ 高级句式:宾语从句(that some volunteers are needed for your Mandarin winter camp),非限制性定语从句(which will help me work better with other staff members),现在分词短语作结果状语(thus making it convenient to be devoted to voluntary work)等。‎ ‎ ‎ One possible version:‎ Paragraph 1:‎ It was the last meet of the season, and Mike wasn’t sure what to expect. He’d been training hard with his dad, and staying away from the rich desserts he enjoyed so much. He felt healthy again, but he didn’t know if he still had any speed in the pool. As he dove into the water, he kicked his legs and stretched his arms as far as he could. This race was a long one with several laps, so Mike tried to keep his energy level up even as he began feeling tired.‎ Paragraph 2:‎ Finally came the end of the race. Mike’s jaw dropped as he realized he had beaten his own best time, and everyone else’s too. Mike had won his race, and he had also qualified for the national championships. The audience and his teammates cheered loudly, and his parents were grinning from ear to ear. “Hey champ, let’s go grab some of your favorite ice cream and celebrate!” said his father. “Thanks, Dad, but I’ll pass on the ice cream; it’s not such a lucky charm after all!”‎