吉林省通化市梅河口市第五中学2023-2024学年高二上学期10月月考英语试题（月考）

这是一份吉林省通化市梅河口市第五中学2023-2024学年高二上学期10月月考英语试题（月考），共12页。

高 二 英 语 试 题

注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考号填写在答题卡上并将条形码粘贴在粘贴处。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第 Ⅰ 卷（选择题，共95分）

第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the weather like now?
A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Windy.
2. Where are the speakers probably'?
A. At home. B. In the car. C. At the airport.
3. What arc the speakers talking about?
A. A phone. B. A handbag. C. A dress.
4. What did the man like about the film?
A. The acting. B. The story. C. The scenes.
5. What does the woman plan to do first tomorrow?
A. Go to the theatre. B. Do some shopping. C. Book a table.
第二节(共l5小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What rubbish should go in the yellow dustbin?
A. Plastic bottles. B. Dead leaves. C. Old newspapers.
7. Which dustbin should the woman put meat in?
A. The blue one. B. The green one. C. The grey one.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How will the woman go to the centre of London?
A. By bus. B. By car. C. By train.
9. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Couple. B. Strangers. C. Colleagues.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What does the man plan to do tonight?
A. Watch a film. B. Study for the exams. C. Sell some books online.
11. Why will the woman go to Rome?
A. To have a holiday. B. To meet a designer. C. To visit her brother.
12. When will the woman's flight arrive in London?
A. At 11 pm on Saturday. B. At 1 am on Sunday. C. At 11 pm on Sunday.

听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Where were the Brothers Grimm born?
A. In Hanau. B. In Steinau. C. In Kassel.
14. Why did Dorothea Grimm leave her house?
A. Because she returned to her hometown.
B. Because the government asked her to leave.
C. Because her sister invited her to live with her.
15. When did Wilhelm go to the University of Marburg?
A. In 1798. B. In 1802. C. In 1803.
16. Who will the man probably talk about next?
A. A doctor. B. A professor. C. A publisher.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What was the height that the rules asked for?
A. 100 km. B. l l5 km. C. 130 km.
18. What was the purpose of the Ansari X-Prize?
A. To develop a new market. B. To look for creative people. C. To attract business partners.
19. What did Paul Allen do?
A. He flew the rocket. B. He created the prize. C. He paid for the rocket.
20. How did Richard feel about his space program?
A. Hopeful. B. Worried. C. Cautious.
第一部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节 阅读理解(共15小题; 每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
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。
A


Field trip guide
Where: Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge
Contact: Susan Kain 208-467-9278
Suitability: Adults (成年人), Teens
Looking for volunteers (18 or older) to help at a station for our Discover Wildlife Journeys field trip for 4th－6th graders! No teaching experience necessary. All training provided.
The field trips are Tuesdays through Thursdays 9:30 am - 2:30 pm September and October.
Sales clerk
Where: Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
Contact: Volunteer Clearinghouse 800-865-8337
Suitability: Adults
A volunteer job with Discover Your Northwest is open for part-time work year round. Volunteers will help customers and provide cashier (出纳员) duties in a small bookstore in the Class A visitor center at the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks.
RV volunteer
Where: Natchez National Historical Park
Contact: Melissa Tynes 601-446-5790
Suitability: Adults, Groups, Family
There are many chances at Natchez National Historical Park, including Visitor Center Assistant, Gardener, Tour Guide, etc. Two RV sites have just been added! We require at least 32 hours of service a week, per site, and at least 3 months of volunteer
service. Volunteers should have the ability to communicate with visitors of different age groups and cultures.
Visitor Center host
Where: Kingsley Plantation
Contact: Emily Palmer 904-251-3537
Suitability: Adults
Volunteers provide services to park visitors on a daily basis. Primary duties include greeting visitors in the Visitor Center, answering questions about the park, making sales, answering phone calls, etc.
Skills needed: Good communication skills and an interest in natural and cultural history.
21. What is a requirement for volunteering as field trip guides?
A. Volunteers must work daily. B. Teaching experience is a must.
C. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old. D. 3 months of volunteer service is required.
22. Which number should you call if you want to volunteer in a bookstore?
A. 208-467-9278. B. 800-865-8337. C. 601-446-5790. D. 904-25 1 -3537.
23. Which of the following is suitable for family volunteers?
A. Field trip guide. B. Sales clerk. C. RV volunteer. D. Visitor Center host.

B
I'd been thinking of taking a course on scuba-diving (水肺潜水) for months, but wasn't sure because I was afraid of snakes! Sea snakes. Just thinking about it made me sick.
But then, I wanted to know why people loved it so much. They all said that under the sea was like a totally different world, yet a beautiful one. And because of that, I decided to take the risk and try to face my fear.
So, after taking a private course from my diving instructor, Mbak Vita, I went to Sepa Island with her, to take the final exam.
First dive, 12 meters in depth. "What am I doing?" I asked myself. "What if something bad happened?" I tried hard not to panic and told myself to keep a good thought, "It's gonna be a wonderful experience. Just do it!" Then I went down. My heart beat fast and my ears hurt as I went deeper. I followed Vita's instructions closely until I felt comfortable to explore the sea.
Suddenly all around me was green. It felt like I was living in a green world! I saw some corals (珊瑚), big ones, and lots of beautiful fish hiding in the sand.
I was enjoying the beauty all around me when my instructor waved at me with her hand holding a pink flipper (橡胶蹼). "That flipper looks familiar," I thought. Yes! That was my flipper! I didn't realize that my right flipper had managed to get away from my right foot!
So, that was the first dive. In total, we dove 5 times in 2 days. We managed to dive up to 18 meters in depth. The next dives were smooth and for sure I didn't lose my flipper! I was so happy to see different types of fish swimming in front of me as if I was invisible (不可见的). It was indeed so beautiful and peaceful down there. Now I can see why people love diving under the sea.
24. How did the author feel about learning scuba-diving at first?
A. Uncertain. B. Excited. C. Comfortable. D. Disappointed.
25. What does the underlined word "panic" in Paragraph 4 mean?
A. Feel tired and sleepy. B. Keep cool and relaxed.
C. Keep quiet and patient. D. Feel nervous and worried.
26. What happened during the author's first dive?
A. She saw a sea snake. B. A flipper fell off her foot.
C. The sea water turned green. D. She lost her instructor in the sea.
27. What would be the best title for the text?
A. A pleasant trip to the beach B. My first experience with scuba-diving
C. Why a person starts scuba-diving D. How scuba-diving affects my life
C
When Hanadi was 4, her school was destroyed in the civil war. Soon after, her family left Syria to live as refugees (难民) in nearby Lebanon. Hanadi joined a school there but was fearful to go. Her experience is not unusual. There are now nearly 25.4 million refugees around the world, according to the United Nations refugee agency. About half are children. Most refugees
today are from Syria, where civil war broke out in 2011.
To help kids affected by the situation, Sesame Street and the International Rescue Committee (IRC) have teamed up to create a new version (版本) of Sesame Street especially for Syrian refugees, using Muppets (木偶) as teachers. "We don't just want to help children learn letters and numbers," said Sherrie Westin, who works at Sesame Workshop. "We want to help them feel less alone."
There are more than 150 international versions of Sesame Street. In Germany, kids watch Sesamstrasse, while Mexico has Plaza Sesamo. Each version includes math and spelling lessons. Some characters are the same as in the American version. But other things are different: The Muppets speak the local language and wear local clothes.
The new version will include situations that are familiar to Syrian refugee kids. Some of the Muppets, for example, may have been forced to leave their home. "Kids can watch the Muppets work through big problems the kids are dealing with themselves," the IRC's Sarah Smith says. For the world's 12 million refugee children, there is little chance to receive good education. And even if kids go to school, they may have fallen behind in their studies. Often, they are traumatized (使受精神创伤) by what they've been through.
The new Sesame Street will meet the public in 2019. Sesame Workshop expects that more than 9 million children will be able to watch the show on a TV, computer, or mobile phone. Hanadi may be one of them.
28. What happened to 4-year-old Hanadi?
A. She dropped out of school. B. She was injured in the war.
C. She fell behind in her studies. D. She became afraid to go to school.
29. Why was the new version of Sesame Street created?
A. To increase the show's popularity. B. To improve education in poor areas.
C. To help refugee kids get through hard times. D. To teach kids who can't afford to go to school.
30. What do different versions of Sesame Street have in common?
A. They all teach math and spelling. B. They were all named Sesame Street.
C. The characters are exactly the same. D. The characters wear the same clothes.
31. What can we learn about the new version of Sesame Street?
A. The story happens in Syria. B. It will appear on the screen in 2019.
C. It will hopefully reach 12 million children. D. The idea was brought up by Sherrie Westin.
D
If you've been in public in the past year or so, chances are you've noticed someone breaking dining etiquette (礼仪) that would seem second-nature to any adult. Why does our dining etiquette seem to be at an all-time low right now? "Overall, there's much less feeling about the common good, which means caring about your neighbor － whether at home or in a restaurant," said Steven Petrow, who writes articles for USA Today.
Take the use of cellphones at the table. While a 2015 survey by the Pew Research Center found that 38 percent of those surveyed thought it was acceptable to use their phones while dining out, the increasing number of cellphone bans (禁令) in restaurants shows that restaurants aren't putting up with it.
However, some look on the growing use of cellphones as a sign that manners (礼貌) change alongside our society. "Manners change," said the writer behind a food site The Takeout. "What we consider improper isn't set in stone." She points out the other "rules" that have since become outdated nowadays, like saying "Sir" and "Ma' am," as proof of this change.
"Manners change," said the writer behind a food site The Takeout. "What we consider improper isn't set in stone." She points out the other "rules" that have since become outdated nowadays, like saying "Sir" and "Ma' am," as proof of this change.
Yes, traditional manners are yet another thing being redefined (重新定义) by youth. "Younger people are growing up in a world with more flexible (灵活的) rules, and this spreads to the dining table," said Daniel Levine, director of global trends consultancy The Avant-Guide Institute.
Whether you prefer high-end restaurants or a fast-casual meal, the biggest reason behind the decline of manners may just be a numbers game.
"I believe it is more likely for people to break dining 'rules' because they go out and eat more often," said Diane Gottsman, owner of The Protocol School of Texas. "Years ago, people stayed home and sat around the family table. Today, there are more people in the workforce, which makes it more affordable for socializing and eating out. With new chance comes the possibility for more dining problems."
32. What did the 2015 survey find?
A. Many people accepted using phones at the table.
B. Cellphones were banned in more and more restaurants.
C. Most of the surveyed people used phones while eating out.
D. Few restaurants took positions on using phones while eating.
33. Why was the example of "Sir" and "Ma' am" mentioned?
A. To show modem people are becoming impolite. B. To explain dining rules in high-end restaurants.
C. To prove dining etiquette changes through time. D. To argue young people are making dining rules today.
34. According to Diane Gottsman, people forget their dining manners more often because ________.
A. they think they're unimportant B. they grew up with flexible rules
C. they have more chances to eat out D. they must hurry meals to get back to work
35. What's the author's purpose in writing this text?
A. To introduce changes in dining manners. B. To encourage people to have dining manners.
C. To report survey findings on dining manners. D. To discuss the reasons for poor dining manners.
E
If you want to write a strong essay, it is important to make sure you have three clear parts in your paper: the introduction, the body, and the conclusion (结论).
______36______ It's used to catch your readers' attention and tell them what the essay will be about. Start with information they will need to know in order to understand your topic. Your thesis statement (论点) tells the readers the point or main idea of your essay. ______37______ Besides, many teachers suggest making your first sentence eye-catching.
Once you have written a good opening paragraph, it is time to write the body. You'll usually produce at least three supporting paragraphs. ______38______ After you have written a supporting paragraph, read it and ask yourself: does it prove what I' in trying to say? Remember, if you want to write a strong essay, one paragraph will center on one idea. ______39______
Finally, a strong essay should end with a strong conclusion. When writing this paragraph, ask yourself the following question. ______40______ This is your last chance to make an impression on your readers, so tell them one last time what you wanted to prove and how you proved it. Be sure not to simply restate your thesis statement.
A. So, it should appear in the first paragraph.
B. Does this paragraph support my thesis statement?
C. What do I want them to walk away thinking about?
D. Your first paragraph is probably the most important.
E. Of course, you can have as many as you need to prove your point.
F. In other words, you want to attract your readers and keep them reading.
G. If you have two ideas in a single paragraph, break it up into two paragraphs.
第二部分语言运用（共两节，满分35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。
Rushing over to take a picture with Mickey Mouse, Emma Sinclair, from Australia, smiled at the camera and said. "I can't ____41____ to tell Grandpa about this. " In 2015, she came to the US to fulfill her dream of visiting Disney World in Florida. Her grandfather. Spike, and she shared a ____42____ of Disney and he wanted her to come there.
There was another ____43____ for her trip. At three years old, she was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis (神经纤维瘤病), which caused tumours (肿瘤) to ____44____ in the brain and nerves. After age 15, she required many surgeries to receive treatment for the disease, but she ____45____ life and entered university.
She loved children, but she decided not to have children, ____46____ of passing on the disease to them. ____47____. she became a part-time worker and cared for 40 kids, giving her such ____48____ . She wanted to make each moment ____49____ , which was why she went travelling.
In 2020, a ____50____ tumour was found in her brain. She ____51____ the use of her right hand from the surgery. She had to learn to get around with the assistance of a wheelie walker as her ____52____ was affected. and teach herself to do basic tasks with her left hand.
Though her treatment for the tumour remains ongoing, she has lots to ____53____. She has welcomed a Cavoodle into her life. training it to be her service dog in case her condition ____54____. She hopes her story can remind others that no matter how hard life is, we have to face it ____55____.
41. A. arrange B. stop C. claim D. wait
42. A. land B. love C. history D. popularity
43. A. match B. charge C. reason D. admiration
44. A. form B. adapt C. join D. take
45. A. did away from B. got on with C. came up with D. ended up with
46. A. afraid B. proud C. ashamed D. certain
47. A. On average B. As a result C. In a word D. In general
48. A. resolution B. presentation C. information D. satisfaction
49. A. sincere B. relevant C. lucky D. traditional
50. A. simple B. regular C. serious D. relative
51. A. lost B. developed C. avoided D. hid
52. A. character B. background C. spirit D. movement
53. A. expect B. abandon C. consult D. recall
54. A. works B. reduces C. improves D. worsens
55. A. sensitively B. casually C. positively D. formally
第 Ⅱ 卷（非选择题，共50分）
第二节 语法填空(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。
How can teenage students become more involved in their studies? Groff Mulgan believes the solution lies in _______56______ (make) learning more relevant. His research suggested that a new model of schooling was needed － a model _______57______ connects what students arc learning to their own plans for their future.
Therefore, Mulgan _______58______ (help) create the Studio School for 14- to 19-year-olds in the UK in 2010. Unlike traditional education, Studio Schools combine academic learning with practical training for future jobs. About 80 percent of the curriculum _______59______ (do) not through sitting in classrooms _______60______ through real-life, practical projects, including working at local businesses.
This different approach also includes more personalized _______61______ (instruct) and support. Studio Schools are _______62______ (small) than traditional schools － typically around 300 learners － to make sure that every student feels valued and supported. Each student has a _______63______ (person) coach who helps him or her develop a plan to meet their learning goals. By having clearer goals, students become more determined _______64______ (perform) well at school. Many students who were not getting good grades improved greatly after they moved to a Studio School.
Studio Schools put teamwork and practical projects at the heart ______65______ learning. The idea is good, but we have to wait and see what the future holds for these schools.

假定你是李华，你所在的城市近期将举办丝绸之路国际艺术节（Silk Road International Arts Festival）你想邀请你的英国朋友Jacob一起参加艺术节期间举行的一些活动。请给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 举办艺术节的目的；
2. 举办时间；
3. 活动内容。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Jacob,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写（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。
I used to be very active in sports and games when I was in primary school. I won the B Division long jump and was a good sprinter (短跑运动员). As a result, I was chosen to represent the school in the long jump and relay events at the District Sports Meet. Before the sports meet, I had put in a lot of hard work and dedication during the training sessions. I woke up early every morning to go for runs and did countless drills to improve my technique. My teammates and I supported and encouraged each other during training, pushing ourselves to do better and achieve our goals.
The meet lasted two days. I had no events scheduled for the first day. So I kept myself busy by watching the others compete. Large tents were provided for the young competitors on one side of the track. Despite being assigned the last tent that was furthest from the track, I made the best of the situation by decorating it with our school colors and creating a supportive atmosphere.
The next day, I was getting ready for my events. The long jump was scheduled for the early afternoon, followed by the 8×50m relay later in the afternoon. I thought I was a pretty good jumper, but as the competition began, I realized I was vastly outclassed. We finished our jumps, and I came in fourth place, just missing out on a medal.
That was disappointing, but I reminded myself that we still had a chance in the 8×50m relay, for which I was assigned to run the fifth leg. The race date arrived. We filed into our assigned spots and prepared for the race. After a tense minute or so, I heard the starter’s gun go off. When the first runners took off, I watched nervously and excitedly as my team runners kept up with the others. As they got closer, I realized we were at least in second place.
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。
My turn arrived and I took the baton (接力棒) cleanly and began my run. _______________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
As a result, I left the meet empty-handed. _________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
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听力 1-10 ABCAB BCCBA 11-20 CCAAB ABABA

主题语境：人与社会——社会服务
本文是应用文。文章介绍了四项志愿者工作。
21. C。细节理解题。由Field trip guide部分中的Looking for volunteers (18 or older)可知，该志愿者工作要求申请者年满18岁。
22. B。细节理解题。由Sales clerk部分中的Volunteers will help ... in a small bookstore和Contact: Volunteer Clearinghouse 800-865-8337可得出正确答案。
23. C。细节理解题。由RV volunteer部分中的Suitability: Adults, Groups, Family可知，该项志愿者工作适合家庭参加。

B篇
主题语境：人与社会——体育
本文是记叙文。作者主要讲述了自己第一次下海潜水的经历。
24. A。细节理解题。由第一段中的I'd been thinking ... sure because I was afraid of snakes可知，作者怕蛇，因此对于是否参加潜水课程犹豫不定。
25. D。词义猜测题。由划线词前面作者问自己的问题What am I doing和What if something bad happened以及下文中的keep a good thought ... Just do it可知，作者内心紧张担忧，但努力克服这种感觉，给自己加油打气。
26. B。细节理解题。由第四段中的First dive, 12 meters in depth以及倒数第二段中的my right flipper had managed to get away from my right foot可知，作者第一次在海底潜水时，右脚穿的橡胶蹼脱落了。
27. B。标题归纳题。作者在文章开头两段介绍了学习潜水的原因：想知道为什么许多人喜爱潜水，为海底世界所痴迷；接下来主要讲述了作者参加完潜水课程，进行第一次实地潜水的经历。因此，B项作标题最能概括文章内容。
主题语境：人与社会——社会
本文是说明文。少儿节目《芝麻街》为帮助难民儿童正在制作一个新版系列，让孩子们学习科学知识的同时，获得心灵上的抚慰。
28. D。细节理解题。由第一段中的Hanadi joined a school there but was fearful to go可知，Hanadi在新学校注册了，但是不敢去上学。
29. C。细节理解题。由第二段中的To help kids affected by the situation和We don't just want to help ... them feel less alone可知，制作新版《芝麻街》是为了在帮助难民儿童学习知识的同时，抚慰他们孤独的心灵，以帮助他们度过艰难的时光。
30. A。细节理解题。由第三段中的Each version includes math and spelling lessons可知，每个版本的节目都含有数学和拼写课程。
31. B。细节理解题。由最后一段可知，新版节目将于2019年与公众见面，届时数百万儿童将能够通过电视、电脑或手机观看到该节目。
D篇
主题语境：人与社会——文化
本文是议论文。现代人们外出就餐时不再遵守某些礼仪，甚至做出一些不得体的举动。为什么会产生这种现象呢？人们的看法不一。
32. A。细节理解题。由第三段中的a 2015 survey ... use their phones while dining out可知，该调查发现，被调查者中有38%的人认为外出就餐时使用手机的行为是可接受的。
33. C。推理判断题。由第五段中的Manners change和What we consider improper isn't set in stone以及saying “Sir” and “Ma'am,” as proof of this change可推断，该作家举这个例子是为了说明，就餐礼仪会随着时间推移而发生变化。
34. C。细节理解题。由最后一段中的I believe it is more likely ... go out and eat more often以及With new chance ... more dining problems可知，Diane Gottsman认为现在人们无视就餐礼仪的情况增加是因为他们外出就餐的机会多了。
35. D。写作目的题。文章针对人们就餐礼仪变化的原因进行了讨论，列举了不同的人对此的不同看法。
主题语境：人与自我——生活与学习
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36. D。由本空后面的内容可知，本段主要介绍创作文章时首段的重要性以及写法。故D项符合本段主旨大意。
37. A。第二段中的Your thesis statement tells the readers the point or main idea of your essay与A项内容形成因果关系；且A项中的it指代Your thesis statement。
38. E。上文中的supporting paragraphs与E项中的prove your point在语意上相关；本空前一句说明一般情况，E项内容说明其他情况。
39. G。上文one paragraph will center on one idea与G项中的two ideas in a single paragraph存在关联；本空前一句介绍恰当写法：一段说明一个观点，而G项是对这个写法的补充说明。
40. C。由上文ask yourself the following question可推断，本空应填一个问句；且本段介绍末尾段的写法，故C项符合语境。
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41-45 DBCAB 46-50 ABDBC 51-55 ADADC
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56. making。考查动词-ing形式作宾语的用法。设空处作介词in的宾语，故填making。
57. that / which。考查关系词。设空处引导限制性定语从句修饰model（模式），且在从句中作主语，故填that / which。
58. helped。考查一般过去时。根据in 2010可知，help所表示的动作发生在过去，故填helped。
59. is done。考查一般现在时的被动语态。curriculum与do之间是被动关系，且此处陈述客观事实，故填is done。
60. but。考查连词。not ... but ... 是固定搭配，意为“不是……而是……”。
61. instruction。考查名词。设空处与support并列，且意为“传授”，故填instruction。
62. smaller。考查形容词比较级。由than可知，此处需填small的比较级形式。
63. personal。考查形容词作定语的用法。设空处作定语修饰coach，故填personal。
64. to perform。考查固定搭配。be determined to do sth是固定搭配，意为“决心做某事”，故填to perform。
65. of。考查介词。the heart of意为“……的核心”，故填of。
One possible version:
Dear Jacob,
I am writing to invite you to take part in the colorful and interesting activities of the Silk Road International Arts Festival in our city, which will be held from 15th to 30th next month.
It is aimed to promote international cultural exchanges and cooperation among countries along the Silk Road. During the festival, artists from around 60 countries will bring us many excellent performances such as dramas, dances and concerts. Other than performances, the festival also has lots of lectures and cultural seminars by scholars on topics of history, arts and religion.
I know that you are fond of experiencing different cultures, so this festival is the one you can’t miss. I’m looking forward to your early reply.
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One possible version:
My turn arrived and I took the baton (接力棒) cleanly and began my run. The air rushed past me as I moved closer to the next runner. Then disaster struck! The stick flew out of my hand when I moved forward. Because I was young and flexible, I was able to quickly pick it up and continue the race. However, the accident cost us valuable time. When I handed the stick to the next runner, I knew everything was lost. He ran with all his might, but it was too late. We’d blown our chance at a medal.
As a result, /left the meet empty-handed. As a result, I left the meet empty-handed. Not knowing what to say to my teammates, I cried sadly. I was so guilty and ashamed. However, instead of blaming the failure on me, my teammates gathered around me and kept comforting me that what was done was done, for which we had no regret. From the experience, I learned about failure and success and how to deal with them. I have been bearing that lesson I learned that day in mind ever since and it urges me to look forward.