山西省2023年中考考前最后一卷

(Three friends are talking about Peter's problem.)

High school life is coming to an end. Every student got a gift, but few gifts can be nicer than that Linda got from her dad.

What's1about it? It's a long story. Ever since kindergarten (学前班), Linda's father had invited each of his daughter's teachers to write some words about her in a notebook. Her teachers 2 their beautiful days with Linda from kindergarten to high school. And Linda's father kept the notebook 3she graduated from high school. The final gift was so surprising and moving that it made her cry a lot.

Linda's father has kept this notebook as a 4 these years and the notebook has become yellow. "It's clearly believed that everyone else in my life knew about it," Linda said. "The words from every teacher5 me. They help me remember my years. Thanks to it, I can look back at the past school years. I can also enjoy the happy memories in the 6 of my life. My teachers mentioned my smile. But what they wrote about me most is my deep love for life. I 7 imagine the gift is so special. I would keep it for myself forever. It will be the most valuable thing in my life."

Maybe we should think about using this gift from Linda's father as inspiration for gift-giving. The most important thing is something meaningful 8 it. Sometimes, the best gift is not the most expensive one.

Have you ever paid attention to your school's guards or dining hall staff? Would you say "good morning" to your school's cleaners? For a high school student Ding Jiacheng, it's a problem that many students don't respect these non-teaching workers. He wanted to make a change.

The boy from Hangzhou Entel Foreign Language School, together with several other students, worked on a project called "The Invisible(隐身的) Are Significant". They hoped more students would see and respect those people who play important roles in their school life. The project won a prize at China Thinks Big, a competition held by Harvard University and Tsinghua University to encourage teenagers to study social problems.

"My team members and I sent questionnaires(问卷) to 158 students," said Ding. "In one question, 56 percent of the students said they would greet those non-teaching workers, while only 17 percent strongly believed that every student should do so."

The team also focus on the communication between students and workers. "When most students follow the rules of their teachers, one-third of the students go against the rules of the dormitory attendants(管理员)," said Ding. "It shows that students treat non-teaching staff differently from teaching staff."

The main reason, according to Ding, is that students know little about the work done by non-teaching staff. Students also have few chances to communicate with them. Therefore, Ding's team shot videos show staff working around the school. They also held a basketball match between students and non-teaching staff to help them know more about each other. "We've also made a series of stickers," said Ding. "We hope these cute images will help young people like the non-teaching staff more."

"The activity helped me understand that we can all make a positive influence through our creative ideas," Ding said.

Many of us have feelings of loneliness as we grow up. As a teenager, just eating alone in the cafeteria can be embarrassing. Many people even go to the restroom hand in hand with their friends.

In these cases, we might use the word "loner" in a negative way. However, it can actually have a positive meaning as well. If we see being alone as something negative, we will hate it. But if we understand that it's an everyday part of life, we'll be able to like the beauty of our solo journey.

In South Korea," honjok" has become a growing lifestyle. The term comes from "hon" (alone) and "jok"(tribe). These people eat alone, travel alone, and enjoy being by themselves. "I hope it grows into a self-supporting culture of happiness," said Jang Jae Young. He runs a South Korean website about his solo lifestyle.

In Japan, people have developed a strong "loner culture" and even a "loner economy". Ramen restaurants for solo diners are especially popular. Boards separate each seat. Diners fill out a form to place an order, and then press a button to call the waiter.

People are becoming more experienced and comfortable with solitude (独处). This doesn't mean we should totally shut ourselves from the outside world. But it doesn't hurt to have some "me time" once in a while.

One of the biggest mistakes a person can make is to try not to make mistakes. As you make decisions in your life, you will very likely make some mistakes. But making mistakes is a big part of how you gain (获得) experience.

A simple example. You do poorly on a test because you didn't study hard enough. One bad test is not the end of the world, but it can quickly teach you that if you don't study hard, you won't do well.

Mistakes sometimes lead to arguments between people. But if you learn to understand things from another person's point of view, you will be able to learn very quickly from the mistakes you make and the mistakes you think other people have made. You can turn mistakes into opportunities.

For example, if you learn to understand others' feelings and problems, you will understand the people you work with much better instead of getting angry. And you will learn to talk about problems and be more patient with the people you don't agree with — a friend, or a mate in your workroom or company.

So next time you think you've made a mistake, stop and ask yourself what you've learned from it, and what you will do differently in the future.

Show me the person in the room who has made a lot of mistakes, and I'll show you the person who has probably learned a lot.

Most people hope to have a memory which helps them succeed in study, work and life. Can memory be improved? Hundreds of studies in the past 50 years have already given us a clear answer.

A healthy lifestyle keeps your brain young and memory sharp. It's necessary to have a healthy diet. Eating more food rich in Vitamin B and Vitamin E helps you have a better memory. Doing proper exercise can keep your brain alive, too. Besides, getting enough sleep is also important. The healthier your lifestyle is, the better your memory will become. But don't expect a sudden change— it takes a long time.

A right memory skill helps you remember things faster and better. Dividing what you need to memorize into smaller ones is a good way of remembering information. What's more, organizing information into groups of the same kind is really helpful. It's also a good method to use your imagination and connect it with something that you are familiar (熟悉的) with.

However, memory skills will hardly work if you don't understand the information. Only a regular (规律的) review can make the memory last long. That is why students are always advised to go over what they have learned after one day and then after three days, and then use it as regularly as possible. Human brains need nutrients (营养) and exercise to become stronger. If you make a few lifestyle changes and try some memory skills, you can certainly improve your memory.

Our school was going to hold a sports meeting. I knew what it meant to me so I got up very early for it. I practiced running and jumping. I was tired, I encouraged myself to go on. On the first day I got in the 1500m race, but I was far from pleased because my goal was the 4×100 m relay race. I would run the last leg for my team.

With a shot, the race began. All the students for their teams. The competition was so heated that I began to feel nervous. Before my turn came, my team behind the others. Even , I almost dropped the stick when I was trying to catch it.

Just when I was coming to the finish line, my legs became weak. I still forward with all my strength. To my surprise, I was the first to cross the finish line! My classmates greeted me and I hugged them tightly. I had won the prize as well as respect.

From the sports meeting, I learned that sometimes are not so difficult as they seem to be. Just try your best without fear and you might be surprised at the result.

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1.从以上提示中选择一个方面，谈谈你对它的理解；
2.结合自身经历，谈谈你在这方面的进步；
3.这个进步对你的影响。
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