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（十三）（2025·新疆生产建设兵团改编）〔核心素养—思维品质〕
During the Warring States Period (战国时期), many states made changes to become stronger. One of the most 1 (successful) changes was created by Shang Yang in Qin.
Shang Yang worked out a set of 2 (plans). At first, these plans were not easily 3 (accepted/acceptable) because people didn't believe in him.
To solve this problem, Shang Yang came up with 4 (an) idea. He ordered his men to put a thin wooden pole (杆) at the south gate. Then he said anyone who took the pole to the north gate would 5 (receive) 10 gold pieces. The task was so easy 6 (that) nobody believed it was true. They all thought Shang Yang was joking. After seeing that, Shang Yang said he would offer 50 gold pieces to anyone who did it.
And 7 (finally), a man wanted to have a try. He put the pole on his shoulder and walked to the north gate. 8 (To) his surprise, Shang Yang paid him 50 gold pieces.
The news spread across the capital. Soon, people were saying Shang Yang was a man of 9 (his) word. Then people 10 (followed) him without question. With his efforts, Qin became the strongest of all the states.
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答案： (十三)［主旨大意］本文讲述了战国时期商鞅“徙木立信”的故事。
1. successful 2. plans 3. accepted/acceptable 4. an
5. receive 6. that 7. finally 8. To 9. his
10. followed

（十四）（2025·内蒙古改编）
（Read Elin's email from Norway to a friend in China she has never met. ）
To: Li Ming
Subject: Your friend
Hi Li Ming,
Thanks for your email. It's great to hear from you!
You asked about _1_ (I). Well, I _2_ (graduate) from college last year and I'm working in an office now. In my free time, I _3_ (usual) get together with friends, go hiking, and chat with family and friends online.
Oslo is the capital of Norway and is _4_ (large) than any other city in the country. Oslo is such _5_ amazing place that many people come for a visit every year. It's full of great museums and restaurants. It's a good _6_ (choose) if you have a travel plan. I don't know if everyone likes winter sports in Norway, but a lot _7_ us enjoy skiing and snowboarding (see the photo of me). I saw your graduation photo. That is so _8_ (interest)! Learning that you are studying traditional Chinese medicine, I want to know more about it.
Thanks too for your invitation to your city. I wonder _9_ people do for fun there.
Let's keep in touch. Looking forward to _10_ (meet) you soon.
Elin
1. me 2. graduated 3. usually
4. larger 5. an 6. choice
7. of 8. interesting 9. what
10. meeting

答案： (十四)［主旨大意］本文是艾琳从挪威发给一位素未谋面的中国朋友的邮件。
1. me 2. graduated 3. usually 4. larger 5. an
6. choice 7. of 8. interesting 9. what
10. meeting