2022-2023学年安徽省宣城市高一上学期期末调研考试英语试题含答案

  宣城市2022-2023学年度第一学期期末调研测试

高一英语试题

本试卷满分150分, 考试时间120分钟

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）。

听下面五段对话。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。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。

例：How much is the shirt？

A. £ 19. 15.    B. £ 9. 18   C. £ 9. 15

答案是C。

1. What was Mr. Smith like today?

A. He was active.   B. He was gentle.   C. He was humorous.

2. What is the weather like today?

A. It's windy.    B. It's sunny.    C. It's rainy.

3. What is next to the bookstore?

A. A hospital.    B. A restaurant.    C. A bank.

4. What does the man do?

A. He is a waiter.   B. He is a musician  C. He is a driver.

5. Where does the conversation probably take place?

A. In a pet shop.   B. On the street.    C. At the man's home.

第二节（共15小题；每小题1. 5分, 满分22. 5分）

听下面五段对话或独白。每段对话和独白后有几个小题, 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, 你将有时间阅读每个小题, 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. What is the purpose of the party?

A. To give awards.

B. To welcome a new coworker.

C. To celebrate Mr. Carter's birthday.

7. When will the woman pick up the man?

A. At 6:30 pm.    B. At 7:00 pm.    C. At 7:30 pm.

宣城市高一英语试卷第1页（共10页）听第7段材料, 回答第8至10题。

8. What does the man care about most?

A. The position of the apartment.

B. The decoration of the apartment.

C. The supply of hot water.

9. Which is included in the rent?

A. Water.    B. Electricity.     C. The Internet.

10. How much will the man pay?

A. $400     B. $450      C. $500

听第8段材料, 回答第11至13题。

11. When will the man make a speech?

A. On Friday.    B. On Saturday.     C. On Sunday.

12. What is the woman's advice?

A. Taking exercise.   B. Taking a rest.     C. Taking some medicine.

13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

A. Doctor and patient.  B. Teacher and student.   C. Coworkers.

听第9段材料, 回答第14至17题。

14. What did the woman do during the summer holiday?

A. She travelled.   B. She stayed at home.   C. She wrote a book.

15. Why does the man call the woman?

A. To share his holiday experience.

B. To ask for suggestions about travelling.

C. To invite the woman to travel with him.

16. What does the woman advise the man to do?

A. Book a hotel earlier.   B. Bring enough money.   C. Appreciate the sea.

17. What does the woman think of the View Hotel?

A. It's noisy.    B. It's cheap.    C. It's large.

听第10段材料, 回答第18至20题。

18. What is said about a journey to the sun?

A. It attracts many spacemen.

B. It is too long to make.

C. It needs higher technology.

19. What is the average temperature on the sun?

A. About 6, 000℃  B. About 9, 000℃  C. About 9, 300℃

20. What is the speaker mainly talking about?

A. The importance of light.

B. Life on the earth.

C. Some amazing things about the sun.

第二部分 阅读理解（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

Four programs for youths

High Mountain Institute

Central to all High Mountain Institute programs is extended experience in outdoor adventure. Each course goes into great depth to develop students' outdoor skills, leadership, and environmental awareness. Through living and traveling with a small group of peers and instructors, students focus on practicing leadership and the ability to work effectively in a team.

Program Starts: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Program Duration: Less than 2 months, Semester, Yearlong

Typical Program Cost: $ 6, 200-$ 9, 500

Raleigh International

Raleigh Expedition is an international volunteering program run by Raleigh International, which engages volunteers in creating long - lasting change on community, environmental and adventure leadership projects. All Raleigh's work contributes towards the sustainable development goals, starting with developing the skills of young people.

Program Starts: Fall, Spring, Summer

Program Duration: Less than 2 months, Semester, Yearlong

Typical Program Cost: $6, 100--$ 7, 150

CIEE

Founded in 1947, CIEE is the oldest and largest nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization in the United States. The Language and Culture Programs enable students to immerse（浸没） themselves in the local scene, while improving their fluency in Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese or Arabic. The high quality programs provides participants with skills and experiences that elevate their ability, to contribute positively to their global community.

Program Starts: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Program Duration: Less than 2 months, Semester, Yearlong

Typical Program Cost: $ 9, 800-$16, 000

Youth International

Youth International offers experiential, learning programs that combine volunteer community service work, home stays with local families, international travel, and outdoor expeditions. Developing more personally and socially aware future leaders, it also hopes to take small steps toward bridging the gap between people of different nations.

Program Starts: Fall, Spring

Program Duration: Less than 2 months

Typical Program Cost: $ 4, 950-$ 5, 950

21. What can students do at High Mountain Institute?

A. Learn communicating skills.

B. Learn to lead and cooperate.

C. Bridge the gap between nations.

D. Improve their fluency in English.

22. Which organization will you choose if you prefer international travel with a tight budget（预算）？

A. CIEE.

B. Raleigh International.

C. Youth International.

D. High Mountain Institute.

23. What is the purpose of the text?

A. To educate.

B. To encourage.

C. To entertain.

D. To introduce.

B

Bianca Brown, a junior at Springfield High School, had always enjoyed arts and crafts （工艺） as a child. So, when her busy schedule was crossed out by COVID -19, Bianca looked to her past to design her future.

She ordered ingredients （材料） and mixed them together to create soaps of different shapes and other personal care products. “I really could start a business doing this, ” she thought.

Thus, Bianca created Simply B. LLC, a beauty brand selling personal care products to friends and family at first. Through the use of the social media app, TikTok, BiancaI was able to reach thousands of customers.

“I woke up to 50 orders the next day after my first video spread on the Internet, ” she said. “It's unbelievable. I don' t even know how I really got all that done, to be honest with you. ”

Bianca is among the busiest at her high school. She plays volleyball, runs track and field, and recently started a Black student union. She is a member of the community service club and is also a part of the National Honor Society. With her high marks, it's clear that none of her academic responsibilities take a back seat to her small business. But still, Bianca succeeds as both a student and businesswoman.

Bianca hopes to continue building her brand in the future and possibly help other children follow their dreams. “I really want to influence other kids and show them how to be young businessmen or businesswomen and feel that someone could be encouraged by me, ” she said.

24. What did Bianca decide to do during COVID-19?

A. Teach arts and crafts online.

B. Make personal care products and sell them.

C. Spend more time on her schoolwork.

D. Take an online business course.

25. What surprised Bianca after her first video spread on the Internet?

A. She received some orders.

B. She attracted lots of followers.

C. Someone doubted her honesty.

D. Someone gave her a job offer.

26. What can we learn about Bianca from paragraph 5?

A. She puts her small business first.

B. She considers it unimportant to get high marks.

C. She finds it difficult to complete all the schoolwork.

D. She does well in her studies and takes an active part in school life.

27. What does Bianca expect of herself?

A. She will create a new brand.

B. She will be a creative businesswoman.

C. She will be a good influence on other kids.

D. She will invite young kids into her business.

C

In an industrial area close to Egypt's northern coast, colored lights and nine huge shining artworks made of factory waste materials by seven recycling artists brightened the night.

The artworks, mostly made of wastes of iron, plastic and wood, are on display at the first edition of the Alamein Art Festival. The festival being held at an industrial park owned by Industrial Development Group （IDG） in the Mediterranean resort city of New Alamein was organized by Art D'Egypte, an Egyptian platform for art and heritage.

“The one - month festival, which kicked off on Thursday, seeks to promote the concept of environmental sustainability （持续性）through art, ”said Nadine Abdel-Ghaffar, founder of Art D＇ Egypte and chief organizer of the festival. “Through their eco - friendly art installations （装置）, Egyptian contemporary artists call on people to be aware of protecting the environment and the climate. ”

One of the artworks on display features two large leaves standing side by side inside two opposing metaI frames, looking like two pages of an open book. “It sends a message to factories that the materials they regard as wastes can be used for good purposes by artists in creating artworks, which can make a place more beautiful, “said experienced Egyptian sculptor Omar Tossoun and explained how he created his sculpture A Leaf.

In the center of the open -air exhibition area, visitors' attention is drawn to a colorful 6-meter-tall shining object that looks like a jellyfish. It took two months for Marwa Magdy to finish the artwork called Jellyfish, which took half a ton of wasted iron.

Visitors have been impressed by the concept of recycling waste materials into artworks. “If you look around, the artists have really done very nice works. It is such a brilliant idea to use something that otherwise would be discarded and make it into a beautiful piece of art, ” said Yehia Hamad, one of the visitors.

28. What can we know about the Alamein Art Festival?

A. It lasts about two months.

B. It isn't popular with visitors.

C. Its artworks were created by 9 artists.

D. Its artworks were made of factory waste materials.

29. Who organized the festival?

A. Nadine Abdel-Ghaffar.

B. Omar Tossoun.

C. Marwa Magdy.

D. Yehia Hamad.

30. What does the underlined word “discarded” in the last paragraph mean?

A. Recycled.

B. Thrown away.

C. Bought.

D. Fixed up.

31. What's the best title of the text?

A. Omar Tossoun: An Experienced Artist

B. Alamein Art Festival: An Important Festival

C. Recycling Artists Turn Factory Waste into Artworks

D. Huge Shining Artworks Attract World's Attention

D

Road-traffic noise greatly slows the development of memory and attention skills in primary school children, research has found.

The study of almost 2, 700 children aged between 7 and 10 in 38 schools in Barcelona, Spain, is the first to assess the influence of traffic noise on child cognitive development over time and to determine the influence of peaks in noise.

The children in the study are in an important stage for the development of memory and attention skills, which are important to learning. The research found that children exposed to about three times more traffic in the street than other pupils had memory development that was 23% slower and attention ability development 5% slower over a year.

Noise is the second most damaging environmental factor to health, after air pollution. It was already known that noise would increase heart attacks and diabetes in adults. The UN said in February that city noise pollution was growing into a “global public health problem'', leading to 12, 000 early deaths a year in the EU alone, and influencing many cities from Bangkok to New York.

But research on the influence of road noise on children was limited until now. The scientists said many schools suffered noise pollution and that measures such as rerouting （改道）traffic away from schools could help cut noise and air pollution.

The research showed that peaks of noise heard inside the classroom, such as the passing of loud trucks or vehicles going faster away from traffic lights, had more influence than a higher average （平均 的）level of noise. This may be because the peaks divert attention more, said Foraster.

Prof Iroise Dumontheil, at Birkbeck, University of London, UK, said, “This carefully designed study provides convincing evidence. Considering that many European children living in large cities are exposed to high road-traffic noise levels, this study has suggestions for public policy to cut road-traffic noise near schools. ”

32. What is special about the study?

A. It is about the effect of traffic noise on children.

B. The subjects of it are from different countries.

C. The result of it is unexpected and surprising.

D. The method of it is scientific.

33. What's the main idea of paragraph 4?

A. The different forms of pollution.

B. The present situation of European cities.

C. The influence of noise on peopled health.

D. The most damaging environmental factor.

34. What will probably be discussed in the next paragraph?

A. Related studies to find more convincing evidence.

B. Possible policies to cut road-traffic noise near schools.

C. How to improve school conditions to protect children's health.

D. Health conditions of many European children living in the countryside.

35. Where can you read the text probably?

A. In a diary.

B. In a textbook.

C. In a guide book.

D. In a science magazine.

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。

In your life, sometimes you may be asked to speak in front of a large group of people. Although it sounds a little scary, even those with stage fright can speak successfully to the group with adequate preparation.

Practice your speech before the big day. 36 If possible, practice the speech in front of a friend or family member to get used to saying it to real people. If you feel you must have note cards, limit the amount to about three cards. This will force you to keep your speech concise and help you keep your eyes focused on your audience.

Remember why you've been invited to speak. If you're battling fear over speaking to a large group of people, keep your mind on the fact that you were selected for this important role. The speech organizers must have seen something valuable in you or your expertise. 37

Remember that fear of public speaking is very common.

38 Most of the people in the audience

would be feeling the same fear and stress that you do in your position. Knowing this may make you feel better. 39 What you say should be tailored to why you're there and who you' re speaking to in order to avoid sounding general. If speaking to a charity group, mention the good work certain specific individuals have done for the cause. If speaking at a business conference, briefly state why you want to help these people.

Keep eye contact with the crowd.

40 Pick one person in each section and look at him while you're speaking. After each important point in your speech, switch your focus to another section. When you focus only on one person at a time, the size of the crowd isn't as frightening.

A. A good memory is really helpful.

B. Show appreciation to your audience.

C. Mention your audience in your speech.

D. The more you have it memorized, the better.

E. In fact, it's normal to feel nervous or stressed out before a big speech.

F. Separate the crowd into three sections mentally as you get up to speak.

G. The knowledge of other people's respect for you should reduce some of the fear.

第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节, 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, 从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

My classmates called me “the alien”, and they avoided me like the plague （瘟疫）. As a young boy, I 41 from a serious skin disease, which filled my arms with scars. The true 42 of my condition, however, was social: I lived a life of loneliness. Doctors predicted that I would never fully recover, but my parents encouraged me to hopefor the future. I therefore took a（n） 43 role in fighting against my disease, trying many medications and herbs, and my health 44 greatly before I graduated. I regained self-confidence and even made many friends.

Years later, like my personal battle against disease, I learnt a great deal about 45 by overcoming difficulties. I joined the Culture Club as a Special Event Director. I 46 a group of six students in organizing various activities. I was the most advanced ESL student among the group, so I considered myself the most capable. But I quickly learnt my 47 . While preparing for our first presentation, I was strict with my team members and often refused their 48 . I performed most of their tasks myself, allowing them to 49 me only with small details. As a result, the presentation was not very successful, which 50 me, and I spoke of it to the club's director. She responded that she 51 my ability to succeed in the future. This comment filled me with 52, for I realized that I had never trusted my own team members. Although they were weak in English, they had many valuable talents. I immediately 53 my policy, allowing my team members to choose the tasks and complete them on their own. For our programme, we had many meetings, which gave 54 to many good ideas. I learnt what true leadership is.

My experiences 55 improved my ability to handle challenging situation.

41. A. judged B. suffered C. prevented D. separated

42. A. pain B. sign C. value D. meaning

43. A. important B. different C. leading D. active

44. A. developed B. improved C. increased D. removed

45. A. ability B. quality C. leadership D. friendship

46. A. taught B. managed C. found D. followed

47. A. right B. method C. effort D. mistake

48. A. desires B. talents C. ideas D. tasks

49. A. remind B. guide C. show D. help

50. A. discouraged B. disturbed C. encouraged D. educated

51. A. adopted B. admired C. trusted D. tested

52. A. surprise B. delight C. pride D. hope

53. A. deleted B. changed C. regretted D. considered

54. A. birth B. hand C. gift D. rise

55. A. instantly B. indirectly C. unusually D. undoubtedly

第二节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分, 满分15分）

阅读下列材料, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Now I have become a senior high school student and this means I have an opportunity to become a different person, a much better one! I' ve decided to set new 56 （goal） myself! I think I will need to play more sports. I plan to run every day in order to have a 57 （power） body. I even look forward to 58（run） an exciting half marathon.

One thing I really want to change is the time I spend in the online world and it's time to get out of it and make a 59（different） in the real world. In fact, up until this year I might have been described as 60 Internet addict! I spent hours surfing the web and chatting online rather 61in person. A few weeks ago, when I was surfing the Internet I 62 （attract） by a website of a charity organization. It supports children who need help and they have volunteers 63 would like to spend time with the children.

I'm really inspired by their energy and excitement and I know that I prefer 64（do）some voluntary work in the future. I'll write to them soon and hopefully I can join them. 65（Actual）, in the future, maybe I can start my own charity.

第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分）

第一节（满分15分）

假设你是高一学生李华, 你的英国朋友Jim在给你的邮件中提到他想强身健体, 计划选择一项可以长期坚持的运动并向你寻求意见。请你给他回复邮件, 内容包括：

1. 推荐的运动；

2. 推荐的理由。

注意：1. 词数80左右

2. 可适当增加细节, 使行文流畅。

Dear Jim,

Yours,

Li Hua

第二节（满分25分）

阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给的段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。

The frightening day of our diving test was here. Our parents thought we were lucky to have an Olympic-size swimming pool at the school. My mom stressed that the swimming pool was one of the best in our city. But I didn’t feel happy about it at all. Instead, I felt afraid of the swimming pool. It was mainly because I was terribly shy.

I was so shy that I always sat at the back of the room in class so I'd not be called upon to read. As for the present physical education class each Monday morning, I would work my way to the back of the line forming at the diving board so I would not have to practice the dives.

Now, it was another Monday morning-the morning of our diving test. My blood ran cold when the teacher Ms. Robbins announced that we would be graded for our final on the most difficult dive-the Jackknife. And she added, “This diving test is important. The one who fails has to spare time in the following Monday mornings to practice diving in this swimming pool and attend this test again. ”

My body kept shaking with fear as the line to the scary diving board shortened. As I watched, each student seemed to perform the challenging dive effortlessly. And shortly I would have to attempt something that I had never even practiced before.

Then I remembered someone telling me that when you picture yourself doing a skill over and over, it s just as effective as physically practicing that skill. So I watched carefully as each classmate jumped at the end of the board once, added a jump for height, folded （折叠）their body in half to reach for their toes（脚趾）, and finally straightened out like an arrow for going into the water. After carefully watching for a while, I was actually in a state of surprise, because all of a sudden I realized that it was possible for me to perform these four steps of diving.

Eventually all classmates except me finished jumping. The teacher announced that it was my turn.

注意：

1. 续写词数应为150左右；2. 请按如下格式作答。

Paragraph 1:

With my heart knocking wildly, I walked down the diving board towards its end.

Paragraph 2:

Knowing I failed, I climbed out of the pool, embarrassed.

宣城市2022-2023学年度第一学期期末调研测试

高一英语听力材料

Text 1

M: Our teacher Mr. Smith was strange today.

W:I noticed that too. He talked quietly and always smiled. Can you believe it?

Text 2

W: It's been raining for three days. I begin to wonder if it will ever stop.

M: I hope it will be a sunny day tomorrow, so I can go to the beach.

Text 3

M: Can you tell me the way to the bookstore?

W: Sure. It's next to a hospital. You know? Well, go along this street and turn right at a bank. It is across form a restaurant two blocks away from the bank.

Text 4

W: Could you please drive a little faster? The concert will start in 20 minutes.

M:Sorry, Madam. Safety should always come first.

Text 5

M: Welcome! I have a dog. I rescued him three years ago. Look, he's in my bedroom.

W:Wow. He is so cute. I want to keep a dog, but my parents do not allow that.

M:I'm sorry to hear that.

W: That's OK. Well, my apartment is not as big as yours.

Text 6

W:Mr. Carter has asked me to come over to invite you to his birthday party at the Shangri-La Hotel at 7 o'clock this evening. Here's the invitation card for you.

M: How nice of him! I will be glad to attend.

W: well, if you could be ready at 6:30, I'll pick you up.

M: That's great. It's very kind of you.

W: It's my pleasure. Well, see you then.

M:See you tonight.

Text 7

M:Good afternoon, madam. I'm Mr. Smith. I called you a little while ago about the apartment for rent. W: OK. Mr. Smith, come in. Let me show you the place. Come with me.

M: Your decoration is wonderful.

W: Thanks. There is a bed and a desk in every room.

M:This is not bad. How's the hot water? That's very important. I'm asking because the apartment I live in now doesn't have hot water. I can't stand taking cold showers any more.

W: Don't worry. You can take a hot bath at any time in the house.

M:Is there Internet connection?

W: Of course.

M:How much is the rent?

W: Well, how about $450 a month? That includes electricity and gas.

M: It is a little expensive for me. Can you cut the rent by $50?

W: That is OK.

M: Thank you very much.

Text 8

W: How are things going, Steve.

M:To be honest, Carla, I felt great last Saturday, but I started to feel sick last Sunday afternoon. I thought I would get better, but I feel worse than before. And I'm really worried because I will have to make a public speech at work on Friday, so I have to be better by then.

W:Well, what seems to be the problem?

M: I thought I got the flu, but the doctor said it was just a bad cold. He gave me some medicine, but it doesn't seem to help.

W:Listen, forget about that medicine. You must have been busy these days. Go to bed early tonight, and you will be full of energy tomorrow morning.

M:Maybe. I feel so lucky to sit beside you in the office.

W:Give it a try. You know what? I have just got well by just having a rest.

M:But I have so many things to do.

W:Come on. Good work is based on a strong body.

M:OK. Thank you.

Text 9

M:Where did you go during the summer holiday?

W:I went to the seaside with my family.

M:Wow. That sounds great. And I didn't go anywhere. I spent the whole holiday writing a book. But I do plan to travel next month, and that's why I'm calling you. Could you give me some advice?

W:Oh, how about the seaside? The seaside I went to is fantastic.

M: Great. Are there any hotels?

W: There are two hotels. They are new and usually fully booked. So you' d better book one earlier.

M:Isee······What are they like?

W: Well, one is called the View Hotel. It's on the coast. So it is peaceful. And you can appreciate the sea through windows.

M:That's great! How about another one?

W:It is the City Hotel. There are no views of the sea and it is a bit noisy and busy.

M:Is it expensive?

W: It's not as cheap as the View Hotel. But it is much larger and you can go shopping near the hotel. M:OK. I know. Thanks.

Text 10

Life on the earth depends on the sun. Day after day we see its light and feel its warmth, but we do not often care about their source. There are many amazing things about the sun. One is how far it is from the earth. A journey of the distance would take several hundred years even in the fastest rocket. The sun makes us feel hot, even at a very long distance. This is not surprising. The average temperature on the sun is about 6, 000℃. But we receive only a small part of the heat. It is said that total heat of the sun could make ice two and a quarter miles thick and 93 million miles high disappear in a second. Besides, we receive only a very small part of the suns light. This is enough for the existence of life on the earth.

宣城市2022-2023学年度第一学期期末调研测试

高一英语参考答案

听力（每小题1. 5分, 满分30分）

1-5 BCACC

6-10 CACBA

11-15 ABCAB

16-20 ABBAC

阅读理解（每小题2. 5分, 满分50分）

21-23 BCD

24-27 BADC

28-31 DABC

32-35 ACBD

36-40 DGECF

完形填空（每小题1分, 满分15分）

41-45 BADBC

46-50 BDCDA

51-55 CABAD

语法填空（每小题1. 5分, 满分15分）

56. goals

57. powerful

58. running

59. difference

60. an

61. than

62. was attracted

63. who/that

64. to do

65. Actually

写作（共两节, 满分40分）

应用文写作

One possible version:

Dear Jim,

I am more than glad to learn you want to take exercise to keep fit. In my view, running is a good choice. To begin with, running helps increase the flow of blood and oxygen in the body, which strengthens the immune system. In addition, it can develop a long - term hobby, since it takes only a pair of running shoes and can be added to your schedule easily. Also, it is to benefit your mental health. So just put on your trainers and get started. I'm sure you will get a lot out of running.

Yours

Li Hua

读后续写

One possible version:

With my heart knocking wildly, I walked down the diving board towards its end. Looking down, I found all my classmates were looking up at me. My face suddenly felt hot. Finally, I ignored them. Picturing the four steps of diving, I jumped. Then, I folded my body but failed to reach for my toes. And instead of entering the water like an arrow, I fell into the water, with my body being flat. As a result, it caused a huge sound, whnich made all the classmates burst out laughing.

Knowing I failed, I climbed out of the pool, embarrassed. After class, Ms Robbins comforted and encouraged me. In the following many Monday mornings, I practiced again and again under her guidance. Gradually, I became more confident and less shy. Finally, I attended the diving test again and performed well. This time, my classmates cheered and clapped. I was so glad. I knew my success resulted from my beating my shyness and my hard practice.