五、短文填空。(共 10 小题；每小题 1 分,满分 10 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。
Once upon a time, there lived a wise man. But his son always wasted his time doing nothing 1 (mean). As the wise man grew much 2 (old), he began to worry about his son’s future.
One day, the man said, “My son, you have grown up. I want you to find the real purpose of your life.” Then he handed his son a bag filled with clothes and food. The wise man continued(继续), “I hid the treasure someplace. Here is 3 map. Go to find it.”
The next day, the son excitedly set off. With many people’s help, he 4 (final) reached his destination(目的地), but he found nothing. He was so tired that he decided to return.
On his way back, he often stopped to enjoy the beautiful flowers and watch the sunset. He learned to cook meals and wash clothes by 5 (he). He also learned how to protect himself from wild animals. He met the same people who had helped him earlier. This time he helped them in return.
Two years later, he got home. He said to his father, “Dad, forgive(原谅) me 6 not finding the treasure.”
“It doesn’t matter. How was your journey?”
“At first, I was worried somebody else would find the treasure. So I hurried to the place.” The son continued, “ 7 I really enjoyed the journey on my way home. I made friends and saw wonders 8 (happen) every day. I also learned different 9 (skill). These made me 10 (forget) the pain of not finding the treasure.”
“That is why I sent you to find the treasure,” the father said.
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六、阅读表达。(共 3 小题；第 1、2 小题 2 分,第 3 小题 3 分,满分 7 分)(2025·江苏苏州新区一中调研)
阅读下面短文,用英语回答短文后的问题。
Why are so many people afraid to fail? It is because no one tells us how to face failure. In fact, failure can become an experience that means growth. We forget that failure is part of our life and that every person has the right to fail.
Most parents work hard to protect their children from experiencing failure. One way is to lower standards. Nearly 60% of the parents choose this way. When a child finishes making a table, the mother describes it as “perfect” even though it doesn’t stand still. The other way is to blame(责怪) others. If John fails an exam, it is because his teacher is unfair or stupid.
There’s a problem with the two ways. It will make children unprepared for the real life if they don’t meet enough failure. The young need to learn that no one can be best at everything, and no one can win all the time. The young should be allowed to experience failure.
Failure never gives people pleasure. It hurts both grown-ups and children. But it can be really good for your life when you learn to use it.
1. How many ways do most parents choose to prevent their children from experiencing failure?
2. What will happen if a child doesn’t meet enough failure?
3. Are you afraid to fail? Why or why not?