(三)(2025·南通市如东县模拟)
People of all ages enjoy going on trips. When talking about the elderly's travel, what may come to your 1. m first?
In recent years, there has been an increase in the travel industry—the rise of silver - haired tourism trains(银发旅游列车). As the 2. p of the elderly becomes larger and their hope for a better quality of life grows, these trains have become a very 3. p choice.
It is said that these special trains are 4. s designed for the elderly. There are many convenient facilities on the trains, such as wide aisles, strong handrails, and 5. c seats. Besides these, some trains even have medical staff(工作人员) on board to keep all the passengers 6. s.
The routes of silver - haired tourism trains are carefully planned. They often pass through beautiful natural areas, allowing the elderly to enjoy the sights of 7. n during the journey. Also, stops are made at famous tourist attractions to give them chances to explore.
Moreover, the trains 8. o all kinds of activities to the elderly on the way. There may be cultural shows, dancing classes, or even simple game nights. This not only makes them have colourful travel 9. e but also helps the elderly make new friends.
In fact, the rise of silver - haired tourism trains is a win - win situation. It not only 10. s the travel needs of the elderly but also improves the development of the tourism industry.
How amazing! So, will you recommend it to the elderly around you?

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(四)(2025·南通市海安市模拟)
Song Lian was a famous historian and official in the Ming dynasty. He was known 1. a one of the "Three Masters of Poetry and Prose in the Early Ming Dynasty" (along with Gao Qi and Liu Ji).
As a child, Song loved to read, but his family was too poor to buy him books. To keep reading, young Song borrowed books from others, and he always made 2. s to return them on time.
One day, Song borrowed a book and found 3. h liking it more with each page. He decided to copy it down, but the book was due soon. Song copied the book every day until midnight. It was the 4. m of winter. The cold bit through the air, even indoors.
His mother said, "It's too cold to stay up so 5. l. The owner of the book isn't waiting to read it, is he?"
"It doesn't matter whether he's waiting or not," Song replied. "It's a matter of faith. If you make a habit of breaking promises, how can you earn the 6. r of others?"
Another time, Song had made an appointment to visit a teacher far away, but on the day he was to set out, it snowed heavily.
When Song went to get his luggage, his mother was 7. s. "How can you travel so far on such a snowy day?" she asked. "Why not wait until the snow stops? No one 8. e you to be on time in such weather."
Song smiled and said, "No matter how hard the snow 9. f, I must go. It would be disrespectful to break my appointment with the teacher."
When Song arrived at the teacher's house, the teacher was impressed. He said, "Young man, 10. n can stop you from keeping your word. I bet you'll have a brighter future!"

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