2023新教材高中英语期末检测卷新人教版选择性必修第二册

期末检测卷

第一部分　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

Here are some activities for families in Edmonton, the capital of Alberta, Canada.

West Edmonton Mall

It is the province's top tourist attraction. There is truly something for everyone with 800 stores, 10 world－class attractions, two hotels and over 100 dining venues. There're lots of parking spots, but it can be hard to find one later in the day, so plan to arrive early. You can also take a bus if you want to avoid driving in this busy area of the city.

Tip：Get a 10% discount when you buy your tickets online.

Fort Edmonton Park

The park brings Edmonton's history to life and is the perfect kid­friendly attraction. This trip down the memory lane will introduce your family to four periods in Edmonton's history. You'll want to spend at least three hours so your family will have time to take part in as many activities as possible.

Tip：If you want to skip the trouble of carrying a lunch with you, pre－order a picnic lunch basket from the Jasper House Bakery.

High Level Bridge and Streetcar

It is enjoyed by kids of all ages. The beautifully restored streetcars and informative conductors will take your family on an unforgettable trip down the memory lane. You'll also enjoy a stunning view of the river from the world's highest streetcar bridge.

Tip：If you plan your trip on Saturday, you'll also be able to enjoy a visit to the Old Strathcona Farmer's Market.

Telus World of Science

It is a hands－on educational experience the whole family will enjoy. Your admission includes the exhibit galleries, science demonstrations and full－dome shows. You can enjoy high－quality educational 3－D movies, but the cost is not included in the admission.

Tip：On a clear night, you can get a close－up look at the stars with the help of the observatory telescopes.

篇章导读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了加拿大埃德蒙顿的几个活动地点。这些地方都适合带着孩子去游玩，孩子在娱乐中能学到许多知识。

1．Why would we like to go to West Edmonton Mall by bus?

A．We can't find the parking lot.

B．There are too many supermarkets.

C．The traffic of the city is very busy.

D．The route to the mall is not familiar to us.

答案：C　细节理解题。根据West Edmonton Mall部分第一段最后一句可知，选择乘坐公共汽车去那里是因为城区交通繁忙。

2．Where could we pay a visit if we are interested in Edmonton's history?

A．West Edmonton Mall.

B．Fort Edmonton Park.

C．High Level Bridge and Streetcar.

D．Telus World of Science.

答案：B　推理判断题。根据Fort Edmonton Park部分第一段第二句“This trip down the memory lane will introduce your family to four periods in Edmonton's history.”可推知，游览该公园有助于了解该城市的历史。

3．When does the author advise us to go to the Old Strathcona Farmer's Market?

A．Early in the morning. B．At lunchtime.

C．At weekends.   D．At night.

答案：C　细节理解题。根据High Level Bridge and Streetcar部分第二段可知，作者建议人们在周末去那里的农贸市场。

B

What do you get when you mix six little pigs, four monkeys and the deadly Ebola virus? Bad news, according to a recent experiment by Canadian researchers.

The experiment is the first to suggest that the Ebola virus can spread through the air. The study, published in November, detailed how the virus apparently moved from pigs to monkeys without their coming into physical contact. Previously, researchers thought animals had to touch to pass along the virus, which has been blamed for the deaths of more than 1,500 people.

In the experiment, researchers infected six piglets with Ebola. The team then placed the infected piglets in a room with several monkeys. A barrier separated the monkeys from the pigs, so the two species could not touch. And yet, after about a week, two monkeys became sick, infected with the virus. A few days later, the other two monkeys also fell sick with Ebola.

The Ebola virus is named after a river in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Africa, close to where the germ was discovered. The virus causes high fevers and deadly bleeding disorders in primates, including people and monkeys. It is often deadly. However, scientists previously believed that the virus spread only through direct contact with the blood or other body fluids of an infected person or animal. Other viruses, including the ones that cause chicken pox and the common cold, are known to spread through the air.

Though Ebola too appeared to spread through the air in the laboratory experiment, researchers haven't documented any cases of airborne infection under normal conditions. Since the discovery of Ebola in 1976, it has infected more than 2,200 people. Of that total, only 13 people fell ill apparently without coming into direct contact with an infected animal or person. If Ebola spreads easily through the air, scientists and doctors would expect to see more such cases.

篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。文章通过猪、猴子和致命的埃博拉病毒混合在一起的实验，证明了该病毒可以在空气中传播，但这不是一种有效的传播途径。

4．What does the underlined part “Bad news” in Paragraph 1 refer to?

A．The animals will only spread the virus to other animals.

B．Canadian researchers have not reached a conclusion.

C．The virus will be spread among people by pigs and monkeys.

D．The pigs and monkeys will get infected with the virus.

答案：D　细节理解题。根据第一段可知，把六只小猪、四只猴子和致命的埃博拉病毒混合在一起时的实验，得出的是个坏消息。由此推知，画线词的意思是“猪和猴子会感染这种病毒”。故选D。

5．What have researchers surprisingly found about the Ebola virus recently?

A．The Ebola virus can be deadly to animals in the wild.

B．The Ebola virus can spread without direct physical contact.

C．The Ebola virus can kill humans after they get infected with it.

D．Animals have to touch each other to pass along the Ebola virus.

答案：B　细节理解题。根据第二段前两句可知，埃博拉病毒可以在没有直接身体接触的情况下传播。故选B。

6．What do we know about the Ebola virus?

a．It was first found in an African country.

b．It spreads totally differently from chicken pox.

c．It cannot spread through other body fluids besides blood.

d．People usually suffer from high fevers after getting infected.

e．It spread only through direct contact with the blood in the past.

A．abe  B．ad

C．abc  D．bcde

答案：B　细节理解题。根据第四段可知，这种病毒是在非洲的刚果发现的，感染后会有发烧的反应，这种病毒可以通过血液和其他体液传播，但并不是说只能这样传播。跟水痘一样，这种病毒也可以通过空气传播。故选B。

7．It is implied about the Ebola virus in the last paragraph that         .

A．it has killed thirteen people in total through air spreading

B．it cannot cause any human infections under normal conditions

C．spreading through the air is not an efficient route of transmission

D．more than 2,200 people have died because of the infection of the virus

答案：C　细节理解题。根据最后一段最后两句可推知，在空气中传播不是一种有效的传播途径。故选C。

C

Government statistics recently showed that in the UK, more than 3,000 people a year experience electric shocks in their homes. A smaller number of people are killed after contacts with power lines outside the home. Electric shocks can cause a person's heart or breathing to stop, can also cause burns and are potentially fatal. It is essential for people to learn basic first aid techniques to deal with such emergencies.

What to do? If you are the first person to reach someone who has had an electric shock, don't touch him! If he is still holding the appliance (家用电器) that has given him a shock, unplug it or turn off the power at its source. Under no circumstances will you try to move the appliance with your hands!

If you can't turn off the power, use a piece of wood, like a broom handle or a chair, to separate the victim from the appliance or the power source. You may even be able to do this with a folded newspaper.

The victim must remain lying down. If he is unconscious, the victim should be placed on his side. But he should not be moved if there is a possibility of neck or spine injuries unless it is absolutely necessary. It is essential to maintain the victim's body heat, so make sure you cover him or her with a blanket before you do anything else. If the victim is not breathing, apply mouth－to－mouth resuscitation (复苏). Keep the victim's head low until professional help arrives. If the electric shock has been caused by an external power line, the dangers to the victim and to anybody providing first aid are much greater.

篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。据统计，每年英国遭到电击的人不在少数，甚至有一些人因此而死亡，所以学习一些处理此类紧急事件的方法是非常有必要的。

8．What kind of passage is it?

A．An advertisement.

B．A horror story.

C．A news report.

D．First aid emergency advice.

答案：D　推理判断题。根据第一段可知，本文主要介绍了当人们受到电击后，我们应如何实施救助。由此可以推断出这是一篇关于紧急救助的建议的文章。

9．The underlined sentence “Under no circumstances will you try to move the appliance with your hands！” implies that         .

A．you should move the appliance that caused it

B．you should pick up the appliance and turn off the electricity

C．it is very dangerous to touch the appliance with your hands

D．it is unnecessary to unplug the appliance with your hands

答案：C　句意理解题。根据画线句上句“If he is still holding the appliance (家用电器) that has given him a shock, unplug it or turn off the power at its source.”和第三段第一句中的“If you can't turn off the power, use a piece of wood ...”可知，如果有人触电，应该拔掉插头或关闭电源；如果关闭不了电源，可以用木头，如扫把或椅子，将人与电源隔离。结合常识可推知，这是因为如果直接用手触碰带电物体是很危险的。故选C。

10．When a person has got an electric shock, you should         .

A．separate the victim from the appliance and let him sit up

B．keep the victim warm and help him breathe again

C．move the victim onto his side if he has got neck injuries

D．keep the victim's head high until professional help arrives

答案：B　细节理解题。由第四段第四、五句可知，如果有人受伤，应该为伤者保暖；如果伤者无呼吸，要对其进行人工呼吸。故选B。

11．What is the main idea of the passage?

A．Tips on providing first aid to electric shock victims.

B．Tips on providing first aid to move the appliance.

C．Tips on providing first aid to breath.

D．Tips on providing first aid to victims.

答案：A　主旨大意题。根据第一段最后一句，并结合对全文的整体理解可知，文章主要讲了如何对受到电击的人进行施救。故选A。

D

(·宜昌市猇亭区高二检测)In most Western restaurants and homes, people have different manners when it comes to talking, eating and sitting.

Usually dinner is enjoyed with quiet voices, and people are not allowed to bring up anything unpleasant. For example, if someone wants to leave the table to the toilet, he or she has to do so without mentioning what he or she is going to do.

Meals are always eaten quietly. No eating noises are allowed and therefore people chew with their mouths closed. While drinking soup, coffee or wine, slurping (出声地喝) is also highly impolite.How to sit at the table also has rules. Everyone should sit up straight with one hand (usually the left) on his or her lap holding a napkin while the other hand (usually the right) holds the fork or spoon. Only when using a knife to cut something should one have both hands on the table, but as soon as the cutting is done, the hand should go back to the lap. Also, elbows are not allowed on the table. People should never reach across the table for any reason. Instead they should ask someone sitting near to pass what they want to them. For example, “Would you please pass the potatoes？”

As soon as you are seated, remove the napkin from your place setting, unfold it, and put it on your laps. At formal occasions, all diners cannot place their napkins on their laps until the host or hostess places his or her napkin on his or her laps. If your napkin falls on the floor during a very formal event, do not pick it up. You'd better signal a waiter and ask for a new one.

篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了西方就餐时的餐桌礼仪。

12．Which of the following is considered to be bad table manners?

A．Drinking soup noiselessly.

B．Eating quietly.

C．Eating with your mouth closed.

D．Asking the host directly where the toilet is.

答案：D　推理判断题。由第二段最后一句“For example, if someone wants to leave the table to the toilet, he or she has to do so without mentioning what he or she is going to do.”可知，在餐桌上直接询问主人卫生间在什么地方是不礼貌的。故选D。

13．Mary has both of her hands on the table. She is probably using         .

A．a fork B．a spoon

C．a knife and fork D．chopsticks

答案：C　细节理解题。由第三段中的“... the other hand (usually the right) holds the fork or spoon”和“Only when using a knife to cut something should one have both hands on the table”可知，两只手都放在桌上的情况可能是正在使用刀叉。

14．When you sit at the table to have dinner, which of the following is allowed?

A．Put your elbows on the table.

B．Reach across the table to get whatever you want.

C．Place napkins on laps before the host or hostess does.

D．Signal a waiter to ask for a new napkin if yours falls on the floor.

答案：D　细节理解题。由最后一段最后两句“If your napkin falls on the floor during a very formal event, do not pick it up.You'd better signal a waiter and ask for a new one.”可知D项正确。

15．The best title of this passage should be “        ”．

A．How to Behave at the Table

B．The Right Way to Drink

C．How to Use a Napkin

D．How to Sit at the Table

答案：A　标题判断题。本文主要讲述的是餐桌礼仪，B、C、D三项都只是其中的一个方面，不够全面。故选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。

Reading comprehension skills are very important.   16   No matter what you enjoy reading, you may be interested in improving your reading comprehension skills.

   17   When you read slowly and carefully, it becomes easier to remember, comprehend, and process the content of what you are reading. People who are in the habit of reading very quickly tend to skip over entire chunks of their reading material. When you skip over some sentences, this can interfere (妨碍) with your overall comprehension.

Read the most difficult sections more than once. If a particular paragraph or sentence of an article or book is difficult to understand, take the time to read this troublesome section twice or more.   18 

After reading two or three pages of a book or long article, give yourself an informal reading comprehension quiz.   19   For instance, if you are reading a novel, sum up the major plot points of the past three pages. You may even want to write down these plot points as brief bullet points in a notebook.

  20   If your mind tends to wander, or if you feel easily distracted during reading, you may have already realized that this tendency can interfere with your overall reading comprehension. Whenever you feel your mind starting to wander, gently redirect yourself back to focusing on the text in front of you.

A．Slow down your reading speed.

B．Concentrate on what you are reading.

C．They help you in many different areas of life.

D．Stop once for a while to check whether your prediction is right or wrong.

E．Try to summarize in writing exactly what is told in the two to three pages you just read.

F．It is necessary to find out the outline of a book or article to reach overall comprehension.

G．When you feel like the meaning of that section is really “sinking in”， you truly understand it.

篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了提高阅读理解技能的方法。

16．C　C项中的“They”指代上句中的“Reading comprehension skills”，进一步说明阅读理解技能的重要性，故C项“它们在生活中的许多不同方面都对你有帮助”符合语境。

17．A　空格处后的“read slowly”与A项中的“Slow down”相呼应。

18．G　本空承接上一句说明再次或多次阅读达到什么样的程度才算真正地理解，所以G项“当你觉得这部分的含义真的被充分领会的时候，你就真正地理解了”符合文意。

19．E　根据空格处后内容可知，此处主要讲的是要做读后总结。故E项“努力准确地总结并写出你刚读过的两三页内容”符合语境。

20．B　根据空格处后的“If your mind tends to wander ...”和“Whenever you feel your mind starting to wander ...”可知，该段主要提出了阅读中注意力不集中的现象并给出了应对办法，即“redirect yourself back to focusing on the text”，故本段的主旨是专注于你所读的内容。故选B。

第二部分　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。

 For years, I had   21   from desperation. The first incident I can remember happened when I was 14. As I walked home after school one day, I had hardly   22   to reach our flat   23   bursting into tears. By the time I was 16, these outbursts were happening about once a month. It didn't matter whether the incidents were happy or   24  ， all would be twisted by my mind into something horrible.

One night, I opened my bedroom door just as my 16－year－old sister Banu opened   25  . Her eyes were   26   and she was sobbing. “I can't stop. I don't know   27  . I can't make the   28   go away.”

I was horrified—I was so   29   with my own problems that I had failed to see that Banu was suffering too. The   30   to help Banu caused me to help myself.

I   31   a support group and started reading self－help books.   32  ， I made a decision to get out of depression. I forced myself to go out and make new friends. I   33   Banu involved in community work and made her come out with my friends. Today, two years later, she is much better. She is taking a pre－university   34   and has a circle of supportive friends.

Depression is an illness with an underlying cause. But no matter how much other people try to help, only the   35   can help themselves get better. I have also become more positive. And the best part is, I have been able to help Banu.

篇章导读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者和妹妹都患有抑郁症，作者通过自己的努力战胜了疾病，重新找回了自己，同时也帮妹妹走出了阴影。

21．A.woken B．suffered

C．shrunk D．separated

答案：B　句意：多年来我一直很绝望(患有抑郁症)。suffer from “遭受……”，故选B。

22．A.managed B．tried

C．decided D．pretended

答案：A　manage to do “成功做某事”此处指作者回到家才敢宣泄情绪，故选A。

23．A.after B．while

C．when D．until

答案：C　hardly ... when ... “刚一……就……”，为固定结构。故选C。

24．A.exciting B．sad

C．familiar D．distinguishing

答案：B　根据该句中的“happy or ...”可知，所选之词与happy对应。故选sad。

25．A.it B．one

C．hers D．ours

答案：C　根据语境，当“我”开卧室门时，“我”的妹妹正好也开她的卧室门。空格前的opened和句首的“I opened my bedroom door”中的open一致，这里指的“妹妹正好也开她的卧室门”，故选hers。

26．A.swollen B．shiny

C．hidden D．expressive

答案：A　该句中提到作者的妹妹在哭泣，因此她的眼睛红肿(swollen)了。故选A。

27．A.when B．what

C．why D．where

答案：C　根据语境，作者的妹妹说她自己控制不住自己，不能停止哭泣，不能让哭泣远离自己，不知道为什么会这样。why是连接副词，作know 的宾语，在这里表示原因。故选C。

28．A.hopes B．regrets

C．feeling D．crying

答案：D　根据“she was sobbing”可知，此处指让哭泣消失，即停止哭泣。故选D。

29．A.consumed B．connected

C．equipped D．pleased

答案：A　作者本身有抑郁症，内心存在很多问题以至于没发现妹妹也存在这种问题。故选be consumed with “心中充满了……”。

30．A.chance B．guidance

C．attitude D．desire

答案：D　根据语境，作者有想帮妹妹的渴望，这种渴望(desire)同时也帮助了自己。故选D。

31．A.ran B．joined

C．invited D．matched

答案：B　根据语境，作者加入(join)了一个服务(康复治疗)小组，开始读一些书来帮助自己。故选B。

32．A.In case B．Or rather

C．More importantly D．As usual

答案：C　根据语境，更重要的是(more importantly)，作者自己做出了决定，要走出抑郁症的阴影。故选C。

33．A.helped B．got

C．left D．found

答案：B　get involved in “涉及；致力于”。作者讲述如何使妹妹致力于社区活动，与外界接触，帮助妹妹走出疾病的阴影。

34．A.job B．course

C．chance D．activity

答案：B　根据语境，她正在学习大学预科课程(course)，有很多好朋友。故选B。

35．A.victims B．friends

C．volunteers D．supporters

答案：A　根据语境，对患有抑郁症的人来说，不管别人怎么帮你，都不如患者(victim)自己帮助自己的效果好。故选A。

第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

(·天津市南开区高二检测)Until recently, I didn't have a very healthy lifestyle. I worked   36   a publisher for a large company based in London,   37   I was always under pressure to meet deadlines and get the books   38   (publish). The schedules were really busy last year, and there was a lot of stress in my working life. Don't get me wrong. My working conditions were fine. I had a large office, with a beautiful view over the Thames. I had the latest computer and a secretary too. In addition, I earned a very good salary. The problem was   39   my work－life balance was completely wrong. I was away from my lovely home in the country far too much. And not only   40   I work very long hours, but I had to commute into London every day by train   41   (get) to the office.

One Friday evening, after   42   (spend) four hours going home because of a rail accident, I decided I had to get out of the rat race. If I wanted to improve my quality of life and have more time for myself, my family and friends, then I needed a nine－to－five job,   43   would give me more free time. Next day I saw an ad for a sales   44   (assist) in a local bookshop and put my house on the market. If I was going to downshift, then I needed to make some economies—and a smaller home was the first step. I   45   (work) in the bookshop and living in my cottage ever since.

36．        　37.        　38.        　39.       

40．        　41.        　42.        　43.       

44．        　45.       

篇章导读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者讲述了自己的工作状况以及今后的打算。

36．as　考查介词。work as “担任；以……身份而工作”，固定短语。

37．and/where　考查连词或非限制性定语从句的引导词。前后两句用and连接，构成并列句；也可以把其看成一个非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词company，引导词在从句中作地点状语。

38．published　考查非谓语动词。此处为“get＋宾语＋宾补”结构，宾语the books和动词publish之间为被动关系，故用过去分词作宾补。

39．that　考查表语从句的连接词。根据句意可知此处引导表语从句，that在此处没有语义，在从句中不作成分。

40．did　考查倒装句。not only位于句首，句子用部分倒装。由本文的基本时态为一般过去时可知，此处应用助动词did。

41．to get　考查非谓语动词。此处为不定式作目的状语。

42．spending　考查非谓语动词。此处为动名词作介词after的宾语，故动词用­ing形式。

43．which　考查非限制性定语从句的引导词。这是一个非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词job，引导词在从句中作主语。故用which。

44．assistant　考查词性转换。sales assistant “销售助理”。

45．have been working　考查动词的时态。根据时间状语ever since以及句中的living可知，此空应用现在完成进行时。

第三部分　写作(共两节，满分40分)

第一节(满分15分)

假定你是李华，当前新型冠状病毒肆虐，你受学生会委托，围绕“从小事做起，共战疫情”这一主题，为校宣传栏“英语天地”写一封倡议书。内容包括：

1．倡议的原因和目的；

2．倡议的具体内容；

3．发出倡议。

注意：1.词数80左右；

2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇：新型冠状病毒 2019－nCoV

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Dear friends，

Over the past months, the 2019－nCoV has made its way around China. It has a strong impact on our life and study. In order to ease the serious condition, all students had better do as follows.

First, stay at home and don't go out unless necessary, which is beneficial to yourself and others. Second, do wear protective masks outdoors and wash hands as often as possible. And lastly, everyone ought to have a positive attitude to the campaign against the disease.

We have confidence that we will win the fight soon.

Student Union

第二节(满分25分)

阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。

In the busy city of New York, such an amazing thing ever happened. On a cold Friday night, a poor artist stood at the gate of the subway station, playing his violin. The young violinist was a student at an Arts College named Joseph, who did so every day in order to earn his tuition fees. He planned to attend advanced studies in Vienna and had booked the flight the next morning. Though the music was great, people were quickly going home for the weekend. Joseph was playing his last chapter when a middle－aged man looking pretty excited slowed down his pace and put 50 dollars into the hat, for which Joseph was grateful.

The next night, the young artist came to the gate of the subway station as usual, and put his hat on the ground gracefully. Different from the day before, he took out a large piece of paper and laid it on the ground and put some stones on it. Then he began playing the violin.

Before long, the young artist was surrounded with many passers－by, who were all attracted by the words on that paper. It said, “Last night, a gentleman named George Sang put an unexpected thing into my hat by mistake. Please come to claim (认领) it as soon as possible.”

It caused a great excitement and curiosity. They were dying to know what the unexpected thing could be. After about half an hour, a middle－aged man ran there in a hurry and rushed through the crowd to the violinist and grabbed his shoulders and said, “Yes, it's you. You did come here. I knew that you are an honest man and would certainly come here.”

The young violinist asked calmly, “Are you Mr George Sang？”

The man nodded. The violinist asked, “Did you lose something？”

“Lottery. It's lottery，” replied the man.

The violinist took out a lottery ticket on which George Sang's name was seen. “Is it？” he asked.

George nodded promptly and seized the lottery ticket and kissed it, and then he danced with Joseph.

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The story turned out to be this: George Sang is an ordinary office clerk.           

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This was the scene just now. Out of curiosity, some passers－by asked Joseph    

写前导读：本文是一篇记叙文。一位年轻的艺术家Joseph在地铁口拉小提琴赚取学费。一天晚上，他收到了一件意外之物。那么事情的真相是什么呢？人们问了Joseph什么问题，Joseph又是如何回答的呢？

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The story turned out to be this: George Sang is an ordinary office clerk. He bought a lottery ticket the other day. To his surprise, he was exactly the lucky dog. Overjoyed, George took out 50 dollars when hearing the wonderful music on his way home. However, the lottery ticket was also thrown in. When Joseph was cleaning up his hat after ending a day's work, he found the unexpected thing. Thinking the owner must be anxious, he cancelled the flight and returned to where he was given the lottery ticket.

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This was the scene just now.Out of curiosity，some passers－by asked Joseph why he didn't take it for himself since he was badly in need of money. Joseph answered, “It goes without saying that if I took it in a dishonest way, I would succeed temporarily. But in the long run, I am bound to be a loser.” Just as the saying goes, honesty is the best policy. Therefore we should bear in mind that being honest is what makes us a good man.