Unit 5 Education（单元测试·北京专用）英语北师大版2019选择性必修修第二册

2025-2026学年高二英语选修第二册单元测试（北京专用） Unit 5·培优卷 学校:___________班级：___________姓名：___________分数：___________ （时间：120分钟，满分：150分） 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用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。 第一部分知识运用(共两节,30分) 第一节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,共15分) 阅读下面短文, 掌握其大意, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 From Disappointment to Purpose I’m known for my determination. If I want something, I go for it. Over the years this 1 has worked well for me and helped me achieve my goals. When I wanted to be on the dance team at school, I learned all the dances and practiced until I could hardly 2 . But this year everything changed. I had set my sights on a summer 3 that I was determined to get at the Water Zone, because the employees there could go on the water rides after their work and get free food at the snack bar. It was the 4 job to have on hot summer vacations. So just as I had achieved every goal in the past, I set out to 5 the job. I was certain that nothing could keep me from my dream job. After my 6 , the manager of the Water Zone told me that he could hire only those with experience in water safety. I felt like a failure. On the last weekend before school ended, my teacher, Mrs. Keller, asked me whether I would be interested in the kids’ summer day camp. I decided that I had nothing to 7 , so I called the manager. She was 8 by my babysitting experience and employed me. In less than a week, I had completely forgotten about wanting work at the water park. Each time I comforted a little boy who missed his mother or a little girl who needed to help tying her shoes, I felt I was doing something 9 . I realized that I had discovered my life’s purpose: to work with children. I now have a new goal. Sometimes in life we don’t get exactly what we want. It’s natural to feel 10 . But, occasionally, when we don’t get what we want, something even better is waiting for us around the corner! 1．A．method B．attitude C．position D．comment 2．A．smile B．speak C．think D．move 3．A．day B．course C．job D．camp 4．A．perfect B．tough C．regular D．potential 5．A．land B．quit C．change D．keep 6．A．practice B．interview C．expectation D．experiment 7．A．save B．learn C．lose D．regret 8．A．inspired B．impressed C．touched D．puzzled 9．A．challenging B．reasonable C．traditional D．significant 10．A．curious B．nervous C．disappointed D．interested 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．A 5．A 6．B 7．C 8．B 9．D 10．C 【导语】这是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述了作者去面试水上乐园的工作被拒绝感到失望，后来去孩子的夏令营面试并被录用，找到了生活的意义，有了新目标。作者感慨有时候，当没有得到想要的东西的时候，更好的就在不远处等着。 1．考查名词词义辨析。句意：多年来，这种态度对我很有效，帮助我实现了我的目标。A. method方法；B. attitude态度；C. position职位； D. comment评论。根据前文“I’m known for my determination. If I want something, I go for it.(我以我的决心而闻名。如果我想要什么，我就会去争取)”可知，空前限定词“this”指代作者前文提到的这种人生态度。故选B项。 2．考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我想加入学校的舞蹈队时，我学习了所有的舞蹈，练习到我几乎不能走动。A. smile微笑；B. speak说话；C. think思考；D. move移动。根据前文“I learned all the dances and practiced(我学了所有的舞蹈并练习)”可知，作者练习舞蹈，直至跳不动了，不能移动了。故选D项。 3．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我想在水上乐园找一份暑期工作，因为那里的员工下班后可以去水上乐园玩，还可以在小吃店得到免费食物。A. day日子；B. course课程；C. job工作，职业；D. camp露营。与后文“It was the ___4___ job to have on hot summer vacations.(这是一份在炎热的暑假里的完美工作)”中“job”相呼应，这里应是C项“job”。故选C项。 4．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：那是在炎热的暑假里的完美工作。A. perfect完美的；B. tough艰苦的；C. regular经常的；D. potential有潜力的。根据前文“because the employees there could go on the water rides after their work and get free food at the snack bar(因为那里的员工下班后可以去水上游乐，还可以在小吃店得到免费食物)”可知，这份工作提供的工作环境和待遇都很好，尤其是在炎热的暑期，这是一个完美的工作。故选A项。 5．考查动词词义辨析。句意：因此，就在我实现了过去的每一个目标之后，我开始着手要成功得到这份工作。A. land成功得到（尤指许多人想得到的工作）；B. quit戒掉；C. change改变；D. keep保持。根据前文“So just as I had achieved every goal in the past(就像我在过去完成了每一个目标一样)”并结合后文宾语“the job”可知，作者想要得到这份工作。故选A项。 6．考查名词词义辨析。句意：面试结束后，水上乐园的经理告诉我，他只能雇佣有水上安全经验的人。A. practice练习；B. interview面试；C. expectation期待；D. experiment实验。根据后文“the manager of the Water Zone told me that he could hire only those with experience in water safety(水上乐园的经理告诉我，他只能雇用那些有水上安全经验的人)”可知，作者应是参加了工作面试。故选B项。 7．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我觉得我没有什么可失去的，所以我打电话给经理。A. save节省；B. learn学习；C. lose失去；D. regret遗憾。根据前文“I felt like a failure.(我感觉自己像一个失败者。)”可知，暑假工作面试的失败让作者感到自己已然是个失败者了，因此当Mrs. Keller提供工作机会时，作者此时认为自己没有什么可失去的了。故选C项。 8．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她对我的保姆经验印象深刻，于是雇用了我。A. inspired受鼓舞的；B. impressed印象深刻的；C. touched受感动的；D. puzzled困惑的。根据后文“employed me(雇佣了我)”可知，经理雇佣了作者，由此可推知，作者曾经的经验给经理留下了好的印象。故选B项。 9．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：每当我安慰一个想念母亲的小男孩或一个需要帮忙系鞋带的小女孩时，我觉得自己在做一件有意义的事情。A. challenging有挑战性的；B. reasonable合理的；C. traditional传统的；D. significant有重要意义的。根据后文“I realized that I had discovered my life’s purpose: to work with children. (我意识到我发现了我的人生目标：和孩子们一起工作)”可知，这个工作让作者找到了意义。故选D项。 10．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：感到失望是很自然的。A. curious好奇的；B. nervous紧张的；C. disappointed失望的；D. interested感兴趣的。根据前文“Sometimes in life we don’t get exactly what we want.(有时候在生活中我们并不能得到我们想要的)”可知，当没有得到自己想要的时，感到失望是很自然的反应。故选C项。 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,共15分) A 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 As Miller defines it, hope is not a naive approach to seeing the world, where we ignore problems and engage in “wishful thinking”. Instead, hope is a complex response, 11 (involve) “feeling, thought, action, vision, a life force, and a way of seeing or being”. Having hope, as opposed to living in fear, he argues, helps us to see possibility in present-day circumstances and not become overwhelmed. People who feel hopeful are good problem-solvers, more engaged and productive at work, more 12 (create) and adaptable, and better at recovering from adversity. For these reasons and others, inputting more hope into ourselves means we 13 (equip) to handle problems more smoothly. 【答案】11．involving 12．creative 13．are equipped/will be equipped 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要论述了希望的定义以及拥有希望的人的特点。 11．考查非谓语动词。句意：相反，希望是一种复杂的反应，包括“感觉、思想、行动、愿景、一种生命力，以及一种看待或存在的方式”。此处involve与response构成逻辑主动关系，involve用现在分词形式作定语。故填involving。 12．考查形容词。句意：充满希望的人善于解决问题，在工作中更投入、更有效率，更有创造力和适应性，更善于从逆境中恢复过来。此处作表语，用形容词creative，与more一起构成形容词比较级。故填creative。 13．考查时态。句意：由于这些原因和其他原因，对自己寄予更多的希望意味着我们有能力（将有能力）更顺利地处理问题。短语be equipped to do表示“具备做……的能力或条件”，此处可用一般现在时或一般将来时，主语为we，谓语用复数。故填are equipped/will be equipped。 B 阅读下列短文,根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词,在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 Developed by Confucius during the Spring and Autumn Period, Confucianism is a philosophical and ethical system, which has become an 14 (influence) part. Today, mottos from Confucianism are frequently used by foreign officials in their speeches or talks. People around  the globe can  have  access 15 Confucianism in Confucius Institutes and  Chinese   Culture  Centers   abroad.  Up   to  now,  China 16 (open) about 500 Confucius Institutes in 140 countries and regions, introducing China by opening training classes, building libraries, and holding cultural activities. 【答案】14．influential 15．to 16．has opened 【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了儒家思想在世界各地的传播。 14．考查形容词。句意：儒家思想是一个哲学和伦理体系，它已经成为一个有影响力的部分。修饰名词part用形容词，故填influential。 15．考查固定短语。句意：世界各地的人们可以在孔子学院和海外的中国文化中心接触到儒家思想。have access to表示“接近、可以利用”，故填to。 16．考查时态。句意：截至目前，中国已在140个国家和地区开设了约500所孔子学院。根据时间状语“Up to now”可知用现在完成时，主语是 China，谓语用第三人称单数，故填has opened。 C 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 Sixteen years ago, Jason was a college professor 17 a huge six-bedroom house and a fortune of two million dollars. A few years ago. he knew millions of people died of hunger every year, and there were places with no schools and no teachers. This worried him a lot and he felt guilty being a rich man without 18 (do)anything. Therefore, he gave away all his money to charities. “Success 19 (not measure)by how much money you have 20 by how you understand the true meaning of life.“ said Jason. 【答案】17．with 18．doing 19．is not measured 20．but 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。Jason以前是一个很有钱的大学教授，后来知道每年都有很多人饿死，还有一些地方没有学校和老师后，就把所有的钱都捐给慈善机构了。他认为成功不是用你有多有钱衡量，而是你对生命真谛的理解来衡量。 17．考查介词。句意：16年前，杰森是一名大学教授，拥有一栋六居室大房子和200万美元的财产。根据句意可知，此处表示“拥有一栋六居室大房子和200万美元的财产”，整个短语表伴随，应用介词with。故填with。 18．考查非谓语动词。句意：这使他很担心，他感到内疚，身为富人却什么都不做。分析句子可知，设空处位于介词without后，作宾语，应用动名词doing形式。故填doing。 19．考查动词时态语态。句意：“成功不是用你有多少钱来衡量的，而是用你对生活真谛的理解来衡量的。”杰森说。分析句子可知，设空处在句中作谓语，其主语为success，与measure之间为被动关系，表示“被衡量”，应用被动语态；结合句意可知，此处是在陈述客观真理，用一般现在时的被动语态，主语success为不可数名词，故谓语动词用单数形式。故填is not measured。 20．考查并列连词。句意：“成功不是用你有多少钱来衡量的，而是用你对生活真谛的理解来衡量的。”杰森说。分析句子可知，设空处前后均为by + how引导的宾语从句，前后之间结构一致，故需填一个并列连词；结合句意可知，此处表示“成功不是用你有多少钱来衡量，而是用你对生命真谛的理解来衡量”，not...but...为固定搭配，意为“不是……而是……”。故填but。 第二部分 阅读理解(共两节, 38分) 第一节(共14小题; 每小题2分, 共28分) 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Educational App StoreBusuu Busuu helps you learn English language and the lesson's quality is guaranteed as it is based on CEFR language framework. Lessons range from beginners to advanced learners. Busuu is actually a great English app if you want to improve your spoken English by talking with native speakers. Duolingo Duolingo is one of the best English language apps today and highly recommended for English beginners. The system of the app helps you learn English quickly by spending twenty minutes a day. Duolingo structures your lessons that teach you about seven new words based on a topic and skill points being awarded for completing the lessons. Memrise Memrise uses some creative and easy ways to remember English words. The focus of this app is to help the users expand their vocabulary by learning English words in an effective way. Memrise also offers an offline mode to continue learning without Internet connection. Rosetta Stone Rosetta Stone is designed differently from average language apps on the marketplace today. It's trying to teach us English the way we'd learn it if we were children starting to learn the language. It has exercises designed to help you learn basic words. A variety of lessons are offered that Rosetta Stone has been using for years. 21．Which of the following is the most useful for speaking? A．Busuu. B．Duolingo. C．Memrise. D．Rosetta Stone. 22．What is unique about Memrise? A．It serves English beginners. B．It works online or offline. C．It helps develop vocabulary. D．It promises quick progress. 23．What is the purpose of the text? A．To give ways of learning. B．To promote its latest products. C．To show its high technology. D．To inspire language learners. 【答案】21．A 22．B 23．B 【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四款教育软件，尤其是各自的独特之处。 21．细节理解题。根据Busuu部分中“Busuu is actually a great English app if you want to improve your spoken English by talking with native speakers. (如果你想通过与母语人士交谈来提高你的英语口语，Busuu实际上是一个很棒的英语应用程序。)”可知，Busuu对联系英语口语最有帮助。故选A。 22．细节理解题. 根据Memrise部分中“Memrise also offers an offline mode to continue learning without Internet connection.( Memrise还提供离线模式，在没有互联网连接的情况下继续学习。) ”可知，离线学习模式是Memrise不同于其他软件的地方。故选B。 23．推理判断题。根据文章标题“Educational App Store(教育应用软件)”和本文内容可知，本文介绍了四款教育软件，尤其是各自的独特之处，因此文章主要是为了推广这些最新的应用软件。故选B。 B “There is no way I can live out of a suitcase!” I thought as we packed up our home in Venice, Italy. At fourteen years old, I couldn’t imagine leaving my friends, school, and all my “stuff” behind to travel the world full-time with my family. That was when my mom had the idea of dropping everything to travel the world and create a deeper connection between family members. Although I absolutely loved the idea of traveling the world freely, I couldn’t imagine leaving my life behind. To my surprise, during the travel, we have learned the most important moments are when we live happy moments with our family and friends. As we travel, we barely carry anything with us except the essential things like clothes, a laptop, notebooks, and toiletries (洗漱用品). We each carry a backpack and all five of us share two suitcases for clothes. After buying new souvenirs or new clothes, we give some of our old outfits away to people in need and it makes us so happy to be able to give back wherever we can. At the beginning, it was difficult for us to get used to never having a closet (衣橱), constantly changing hotel rooms, and never fully unpacking before we were back on the road. But over time we have learned to appreciate the value of having less — the freedom to live for experiences and the joy of traveling “light” in mind, body, and spirit. Many of the wonderful new friends we have made on our journey have opened our eyes to how lucky we are. We have met families in many parts of the world who live in small homes with no running water, yet they always have huge smiles and are willing to share with us. We now know that experiences and memories are the most valuable things in life and that they can only be acquired when we let go of our need for possessions and focus on what really matters in life — enjoying our lives each day with the people we love. 24．What was the author’s initial feeling about the idea of traveling the world? A．Anxious and fearful. B．Interested but doubtful. C．Pleased and excited. D．Confused but hopeful. 25．Why did the author’s mom decide to travel the world? A．To build stronger family bonds. B．To escape their current life. C．To enrich their travel experiences. D．To ease the work pressure. 26．What did the family do with their old clothes after acquiring new ones? A．They directly threw them away. B．They kept them as souvenirs. C．They donated them to people in need. D．They exchanged them with local residents. 27．What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A．We should let go of every single possession. B．Material wealth and possessions bring happiness. C．The family used to place too much emphasis on wealth. D．Material possessions should not be our ultimate goal. 【答案】24．B 25．A 26．C 27．D 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章讲述了作者一家放弃原有生活去环球旅行，作者从最初的疑虑到后来领悟到生活中体验和记忆才是最有价值的。 24．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Although I absolutely loved the idea of traveling the world freely, I couldn’t imagine leaving my life behind.(虽然我绝对喜欢自由环游世界的想法，但我无法想象抛下我的生活)”可知，作者对环游世界的想法感兴趣，但又怀疑自己能否抛下现有的生活。故选B项。 25．细节理解题。根据第一段中“That was when my mom had the idea of dropping everything to travel the world and create a deeper connection between family members.(就在那时，我妈妈有了抛下一切去环游世界的想法，以在家庭成员之间建立更深厚的联系)”可知，作者的妈妈决定环游世界是为了建立更牢固的家庭纽带。故选A项。 26．细节理解题。根据第二段中“After buying new souvenirs or new clothes, we give some of our old outfits away to people in need and it makes us so happy to be able to give back wherever we can.(在买了新的纪念品或新衣服后，我们会把一些旧衣服送给有需要的人，能够在任何地方回馈他人让我们非常开心)”可知，作者一家在获得新衣服后，会把旧衣服捐赠给有需要的人。故选C项。 27．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“We now know that experiences and memories are the most valuable things in life and that they can only be acquired when we let go of our need for possessions and focus on what really matters in life — enjoying our lives each day with the people we love.(我们现在知道，体验和记忆是生活中最有价值的东西，只有当我们放下对物质的需求，专注于生活中真正重要的事情——与我们所爱的人一起享受每一天的生活时，我们才能获得它们)”可知，体验和记忆是生活中最有价值的东西，物质财富不应是我们的终极目标。故选D项。 C The Power of a Smile In a world where technology has become an integral part of our lives, it's easy to forget the simple pleasures that come from human interaction. One such pleasure is the power of a smile. A smile is a universal language that transcends cultural and linguistic barriers. It is a simple yet powerful gesture that can change the mood of a room, brighten someone's day, and even improve one's own mental well-being. The science behind smiling is fascinating. When we smile, our brain releases endorphins (内啡肽), which are natural mood elevators. These endorphins help to reduce stress and create a sense of happiness and relaxation. Moreover, smiling can also be contagious. Studies have shown that when one person smiles, it can trigger a response in others to smile as well, creating a positive feedback loop. However, in today's fast-paced world, people often forget to smile. The hustle and bustle of daily life can leave us feeling stressed and disconnected from others. But it's important to remember that a smile can be a powerful tool for connection. It can break the ice in social situations, ease tension in difficult conversations, and even help to build trust and rapport. In addition to its social benefits, smiling also has health benefits. Regular smiling can lower blood pressure, boost the immune system, and even improve one's physical appearance. It's a natural anti-aging remedy that can make one look younger and more approachable. So, the next time you're feeling overwhelmed or disconnected, try smiling. It might just be the small act that makes a big difference in your day and the days of those around you. Remember, the power of a smile is not just a saying — it's a scientifically proven fact. 28．What is the main idea of the article? A．The importance of technology in our lives. B．The universal language of a smile and its benefits. C．The negative effects of a fast-paced lifestyle. D．The role of endorphins in reducing stress. 29．According to the article, what happens in our brain when we smile? A．We feel more stressed. B．Our blood pressure increases. C．We release chemicals that elevate our mood. D．We become more prone to illness. 30．Why can smiling be considered contagious? A．Because it's a cultural norm. B．Because it's a natural anti-aging remedy. C．Because it's a sign of good health. D．Because it triggers a response in others to smile as well. 【答案】28．B 29．C 30．D 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章作者通过阐述微笑的重要性、微笑背后的科学原理、微笑在社交和健康方面的益处等多个方面，来论证“微笑的力量”。 28．主旨大意题。根据第一段“In a world where technology has become an integral part of our lives, it's easy to forget the simple pleasures that come from human interaction. One such pleasure is the power of a smile. A smile is a universal language that transcends cultural and linguistic barriers. It is a simple yet powerful gesture that can change the mood of a room, brighten someone's day, and even improve one's own mental well-being.(在一个科技已经成为我们生活中不可或缺的一部分的世界里，我们很容易忘记人与人之间互动所带来的简单快乐。其中一种快乐就是微笑的力量。微笑是一种超越文化和语言障碍的通用语言。这是一个简单而有力的姿势，可以改变房间的情绪，照亮某人的一天，甚至改善自己的心理健康)”以及全文内容可知，文章主要讨论了微笑的力量和它的益处。它认为微笑是一种超越文化和语言障碍的通用语言，有能力使某人的日子变得光明，改善精神福祉，减轻压力，甚至带来身体健康的好处。故选B。 29．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“When we smile, our brain releases endorphins (内啡肽), which are natural mood elevators.(当我们微笑时，我们的大脑会释放内啡肽，这是一种天然的情绪提升剂)”可知，当我们微笑时，我们的大脑会释放提升情绪的化学物质。故选C。 30．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Moreover, smiling can also be contagious. Studies have shown that when one person smiles, it can trigger a response in others to smile as well, creating a positive feedback loop.(此外，微笑也会传染。研究表明，当一个人微笑时，它可以引发其他人也微笑的反应，从而形成一个积极的反馈循环)”可知，微笑具有传染性，因为一个人的微笑可以触发其他人也微笑的反应，形成一个积极的反馈循环。故选D。 D I watch documentaries, not movies. I read history books, not fiction. I use every free moment to accomplish one of the tasks on my never-ending checklist, and I am completely filled with thoughts of productivity. An hour sleeping is an hour wasted. And like the rest of 21st century America, I like it. But this fixation on productivity is increasingly destroying character and transforming men into robots. New York Times columnist David Brooks warned American University students of this cultural decline in a speech. “We cut off all things spiritual and emotional in a competitive urge to stand out”, he said, “The pressure to succeed professionally, to acquire skills, to do the things you need to do to succeed in an information age economy really became the overwhelming(难以应付的)pressures, and it sort of weakens the thinking about character and morality.” Many students happily go to college, viewing it as a next step on their rise to professional achievement. Forcing as many success-building activities into their schedules as they can, they enjoy keeping busy with little sleep. “Today’s outstanding kids are likely to spend their afternoons and weekends shuttling from one skill-improving activity to the next,” Brooks wrote in an article, “We fear failure more than we desire success.” A century ago, college was about character building. Today, our characters are in decline. We are experts on economics, material things and professional skills. We fail to discuss and understand relationships, emotions and all things spiritual. Philosopher Karl Popper divided the world into two categories: Clocks and Clouds. Clock problems are those that can be taken apart, examined and solved through deductive reasoning(演绎推理). Clouds cannot be taken apart. Cloud problems represent whole systems that need to be understood in a different way. “When we have a Cloud problem, we try to turn it into a Clock problem,” Brooks said. And in a reason-centered culture, adding titles to one’s resume becomes a trend. At American University, 85 percent of seniors (and 89 percent of business majors) graduate with at least one practical experience which is often helpful to a student’s future career, but can sometimes draw focus away from academics. To prevent the death of man’s character, Brooks urges rediscovering our human natures through falling in love. And by love he means love for a task, job, or another person. “Synchronicity is key to happiness,” he said. Rather than crazily increasing our long lists of accomplishments, we need to lose ourselves in what we do, and success will come on its own. 31．From Paragraph 1, we can learn that people ________. A．are controlled by time B．are eager to achieve C．are changing their characters D．are keen on reading books more 32．What is the author’s attitude towards colleges that existed a century ago? A．Tolerant. B．Uncertain. C．Approving. D．Curious. 33．The last paragraph mainly tells us that ________. A．success comes from devotion to work B．the focus on human natures counts C．more work contributes to happiness D．love is more important than focus 34．The purpose of this passage is to ________. A．criticize students’ desire for achievements B．stress the importance of productivity C．warn about the pressure to seek success D．bring awareness to character building 【答案】31．B 32．C 33．A 34．D 【分析】这是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了过分关注效能、追求成功会使得人们对于性格和精神层面的关注减少，最后在文末呼吁人们应该关注性格或精神层面的发展。 31．细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“But this fixation on productivity is increasingly destroying character and transforming men into robots.(但是对生产效率的痴迷会越来越摧毁人们的性格，且将人逐渐变成了机器人)”可知，人们总想产出更多的东西，完成更多的任务，做出更过的东西。故选B。 32．推理判断题。根据第四段“A century ago, college was about character building. Today, our characters are in decline.(一个世纪以前，上大学是为了塑造品格。如今，我们的品格在下降)”可知，作者对以前的大学是认可的，赞同的。故选C。 33．主旨大意题。根据最后一段“To prevent the death of man’s character, Brooks urges rediscovering our human natures through falling in love. And by love he means love for a task, job, or another person. “Synchronicity is key to happiness,” he said. Rather than crazily increasing our long lists of accomplishments, we need to lose ourselves in what we do, and success will come on its own.(为了预防人格的消亡，Brooks竭力主张通过爱来重新发现我们人类的天性。并且他所说的爱是指对任务，工作或者别人的爱。“同步性是幸福的关键。”他说。我们需要专注于我们的工作，而不是疯狂地增加我们的成就清单，那么成功会自然而然的到来)”可知，最后一段主要告诉我们成功来自于我们对工作的投入和热爱。故选A。 34．推理判断题。根据第一段“But this fixation on productivity is increasingly destroying character and transforming men into robots.(但是对生产效率的痴迷会越来越摧毁人们的性格，且将人逐渐变成了机器人)”可知，手段提出现在人们存在的问题——我了追求效率而忽视了性格或精神层面的东西；以及最后一段段首“To prevent the death of man’s character, Brooks urges rediscovering our human natures through falling in love.(为了预防人格的消亡，Brooks竭力主张通过爱来重新发现我们人类的天性)”可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是为了唤起人们对于性格培养的关注。故选D。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Time Management What time is it? Most people are pretty accurate in their answer. And if you don’t know for sure, it’s very likely that you can find out. 35 ; there may be clock on the wall, desk, or computer screen; or maybe you’re riding in a car that has a clock in the dashboard (仪表板). 36 even if you don’t have a timepiece of some sort nearby. Humans have an internal clock that regulates the beating of our heart, the pace of our breathing, the discharge of chemicals within our bloodstream, and many other bodily functions. 37 . Even if we ignore it, it’s still going by ticking away, second by second, minute by minute, hour by hour. So the main issue in using your time well is, “Who’s in charge?” 38 . Or we can take control of it and make it our partner. By taking control of how you spend your time, you’ll increase your chances of becoming a more successful student. Perhaps more importantly, the better you are at managing the time you devote to your studies, the more time you will have to spend on your outside interests. The aim of time management is not to schedule every moment so we become slaves of timetable that governs every waking moment of the day. 39 . Rather than letting the day go by, largely without our awareness, what we are going to discuss next can make us better able to control time for our own purposes. A．We are the master of time B．Your body keeps its own beat C．You can find timepiece everywhere D．There may be a watch on your wrist E．Time is something from which we can’t escape F．Instead, the aim is to inform us how we use time G．We can allow time to slip by and let it be our enemy 【答案】35．D 36．B 37．E 38．G 39．F 【分析】这是一篇议论文。文章主要讲述了时间通过时间管理让时间成为我们的朋友，并介绍了管理好时间的重要性与好处。 35．下文there may be clock on the wall, desk, or computer screen; or maybe you’re riding in a car that has a clock in the dashboard(或许墙上、桌子上或电脑屏幕上有时钟；也或许你正在开的车的仪表盘上有时钟)与D. There may be a watch on your wrist(你手腕上或许有一只手表)承接自然，上下文形式明显的并列结构，而且话题一致，clock是关键词，故选D项。 36．下文even if you don’t have a timepiece of some sort nearby. (即使你身边没有某种钟表)与B. Your body keeps its own beat(你的身体保持自己的节奏)承接自然，因为身体有自己的节奏，所以即使身边没有钟表它也会有规律地自动运转，故选B项。 37．下文Even if we ignore it, it’s still going by ticking away, second by second, minute by minute, hour by hour.(即使我们忽略它，它仍然在滴答走着，一秒一秒，一分钟一分钟，一小时一小时)与E. Time is something from which we can’t escape(时间是我们不能逃避的东西)承接自然，escape和ignore是关键词，故选E项。 38．下文Or we can take control of it and make it our partner.(或者我们可以控制它，让它成为我们的伙伴)与G. We can allow time to slip by and let it be our enemy(我们可以让时间流逝，让它成为我们的敌人)承接自然，上下文构成明显的并列关系，都讲述了对时间的控制，let和make是关键词，故选G项。 39．上文The aim of time management is not to schedule every moment so we become slaves of timetable that governs every waking moment of the day.(时间管理的目的不是安排每一个时刻，然后成为支配着一天中每一个醒着时刻的时间表的奴隶) F. Instead, the aim is to inform us how we use time(相反，它的目的是告诉我们如何使用时间)承接自然，上下文构成明显的转折关系，aim是关键词，故选F项。 第三部分 书面表达(共两节, 32分) 第一节(共4小题; 第40、41题各2分, 第42题3分, 第43题5分, 共12分) 阅读下面短文, 根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 I was sitting in math class; my teacher, Mrs. Gratz, was trying to get the attention of everyone arriving before the bell that would start the fourth period. As most of my classmates sat down and waited for our teacher to begin the lesson, a student walked in right after the bell rang. He was a real troublemaker. It was painfully obvious to anyone who knew him that he didn’t care much about school or authority. He continued walking through the classroom, sat down next to one of his friends and began talking loudly with him. At this point our teacher had attempted to quiet everyone down several times, succeeding with just about everyone except for him. By him arguing with a teacher for seemingly no reason and causing a scene, I could see on my teacher’s face that she was getting more and more upset as time went on, because her class time was being wasted. It’s important to present yourself in a positive way to people that can have an effect on your life. Parents, police officers, teachers. Those in positions such as these are the ones who should be respected most, even if you don’t think so. Watching a young man argue back and forth with a teacher, a person of authority, taught me a valuable lesson about how to act when in a situation like this. If you disagree with someone, you should find the proper time and place to deal with it. Truly, the time for wasting time is not during school hours and the place for disrupting (扰乱) a teacher’s lesson is not in school itself. I try to respect all figures of authority, especially when they treat the people under them fairly and with equal respect. Back in this 7th grade, this event changed my life, and that’s the reason why I still remember and learn from it to this day. Sitting in class and listening to the teacher every day can get boring, but it is also worth quieting down for, because of what you can take away from the class, and what you can gain from just showing some respect. 40．Use one word to describe the student who walked in right after the bell rang? (不多于 1 个单词) 41．What examples does the writer give to show who should be respected most? (不多于 4 个单词) 42．When should a student deal with a problem he/she has with a teacher? (不多于 4 个单词) 43．What is the main idea of the passage? (单词数不限) 【答案】40．Impolite. / Rude. / Troublesome. 41．Parents, police officers, teachers. 42．Not during school hours. 43．Respect all figures of authority. / Show respect to authorities. 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议。文章讲述了作者在七年级时，目睹了一个学生在课堂上与老师争吵，浪费了宝贵的上课时间，从而领悟到了尊重权威的重要性，并强调了在学校中保持安静和尊重老师的重要性。 40．考查细节理解。根据第一段中“He was a real troublemaker. It was painfully obvious to anyone who knew him that he didn’t care much about school or authority. He continued walking through the classroom, sat down next to one of his friends and began talking loudly with him. (他真是个捣蛋鬼。认识他的人都痛苦地意识到，他不太在乎学校或权威。他继续穿过教室，坐在他的一个朋友旁边，开始大声地和他说话)”可知，上课铃声一响走进来的那个学生非常没有有礼貌，爱制造麻烦。故答案为Impolite. / Rude. / Troublesome. 41．考查细节理解。根据第二段“It’s important to present yourself in a positive way to people that can have an effect on your life. Parents, police officers, teachers. Those in positions such as these are the ones who should be respected most, even if you don’t think so. (以一种积极的方式向那些对你的生活有影响的人展示自己是很重要的。家长，警察，老师。在这些职位上的人是最应该受到尊重的人，即使你不这么认为)”可知，作者认为在生活中最应该受到尊重的人是家长，警察，老师。故答案为Parents, police officers, teachers. 42．考查细节理解。根据第二段中“If you disagree with someone, you should find the proper time and place to deal with it. Truly, the time for wasting time is not during school hours and the place for disrupting (扰乱) a teacher’s lesson is not in school itself.(如果你不同意别人的意见，你应该找到适当的时间和地点来处理它。的确，浪费时间不应在课堂上，扰乱老师讲课的场所也不在学校。)”可知，作者认为学生不应在上课时间处理与老师之间的问题，这样会浪费别人的时间。故答案为Not during school hours. 43．主旨大意题。通读全文，文章是一篇夹叙夹议，文章讲述了作者在七年级时，目睹了一个学生在课堂上与老师争吵，浪费了宝贵的上课时间，从而领悟到了尊重权威的重要性，并强调了在学校中保持安静和尊重老师的重要性。故答案为Respect all figures of authority./Show respect to authorities. 第二节(20分) 44. 假设你是红星中学高二学生李华。在最近的一次英语课上，你们学习了关于成功的五个秘诀。这让你想起了你心中的那位成功人士。请你给笔友Jim写一封信，分享你从这位成功人士身上学到的成功秘诀。内容包括： 1.介绍你心目中的成功人士，并简述其经历。 2.阐述你从他/她身上学到的成功秘诀，并说明理由。 注意： 1.词数100左右。2.信的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Jim, ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Possible version 1 Dear Jim, I am writing to share with you a remarkable person I admire deeply — Yuan Longping. He is a renowned agricultural scientist. Yuan dedicated his life to developing high-yield hybrid rice, helping to feed countless people around the world. From him, I’ve learned two crucial secrets to success. Firstly, perseverance. Despite numerous difficulties and failures, he never gave up on his research. Secondly, a sense of responsibility. He was committed to ensuring food security for all, showing great concern for humanity. These qualities inspire me to pursue my dreams with determination and contribute to society. What do you think of him? I am looking forward to your opinion on the secret of success. Yours, Li Hua Possible version 2 Dear Jim, I want to tell you about a successful person I admire — J. K. Rowling. She is the author of the Harry Potter series. Rowling faced many hardships, being a single mother and living on welfare. But she never gave up on her dream of writing. From her, I’ve learned two important secrets to success. Firstly, perseverance. She kept writing even in the face of rejection. Secondly, imagination. Her vivid imagination created a magical world that has captured the hearts of millions. These qualities inspire me to pursue my own dreams and believe in myself. Isn’t she inspiring? Who is the successful person in your mind? Can’t wait to hear your thoughts. Yours, Li Hua Possible version 3 Dear Jim, How is everything going? Recently, in our English class, we learned about five secrets to success, which reminded me of a successful person in my heart — Sun Yingsha. Sun Yingsha is a remarkable table tennis player. She started playing table tennis at a young age. Through years of hard training and countless competitions, she has won many championships and brought honor to the country. From her, I have learned the secret of perseverance. She never gives up in the face of difficulties and setbacks whether it’s a tough match or intense training. We should also stick to our goals. Only by continuously persevering can we overcome various difficulties and reach the peak of success. I am really curious about the successful person in your heart and the secrets to their success. Looking forward to your early reply. Yours, Li Hua Possible version 4: Dear Jim, I hope this letter finds you well. I want to tell you about a truly successful person in my eyes, Zhang Guimei. Zhang Guimei is a dedicated educator. She has spent decades devoting herself to educating girls in poor mountainous areas, enabling many girls to change their destinies through education. From her, I have learned the secret of dedication. Her work always comes first. This is because she knows that only with dedication can we achieve great things. When we are fully dedicated to a goal, we will spare no effort to pursue it and eventually achieve success. I’m eager to know who the successful person in your heart is and what secrets to success you have learned from them. Looking forward to your early reply. Yours, Li Hua Possible version 5: Dear Jim, Greetings! Recently, in our English class, we learned about five secrets to success. I’m writing to share J. K. Rowing’s experience and secret of success with you. Rowling’s first novel was rejected by 12 publishers before it was finally published. But she didn’t listen to the negative comments and never gave up her dream of writing. Her hard work paid off and she is now the author of one of the most famous children’s books in the world. I have learned the secret of keeping trying from her. Whatever difficulties we meet, we should never give up easily. There is no shortcut to success. Only by trial and error can we make progress and reach the peak of success. Do you share my view? Looking forward to hearing your thoughts. Yours, Li Hua 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给笔友Jim写一封信，分享从这位成功人士身上学到的成功秘诀。 【详解】（范文1） 1.词汇积累 追求：pursue→chase after 责任：responsibility→duty 投入：dedicate→devote 非凡的：remarkable→extraordinary 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Yuan dedicated his life to developing high-yield hybrid rice, helping to feed countless people around the world. 拓展句：Yuan dedicated his life to developing high-yield hybrid rice, which helps to feed countless people around the world. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Yuan dedicated his life to developing high-yield hybrid rice, helping to feed countless people around the world.（运用了现在分词作状语） 【高分句型2】He was committed to ensuring food security for all, showing great concern for humanity.（运用了动名词作宾语） 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司22 / 23 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025-2026学年高二英语选修第二册单元测试（北京专用） Unit 5·培优卷 学校:___________班级：___________姓名：___________分数：___________ （时间：120分钟，满分：150分） 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用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。 第一部分知识运用(共两节,30分) 第一节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,共15分) 阅读下面短文, 掌握其大意, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 From Disappointment to Purpose I’m known for my determination. If I want something, I go for it. Over the years this 1 has worked well for me and helped me achieve my goals. When I wanted to be on the dance team at school, I learned all the dances and practiced until I could hardly 2 . But this year everything changed. I had set my sights on a summer 3 that I was determined to get at the Water Zone, because the employees there could go on the water rides after their work and get free food at the snack bar. It was the 4 job to have on hot summer vacations. So just as I had achieved every goal in the past, I set out to 5 the job. I was certain that nothing could keep me from my dream job. After my 6 , the manager of the Water Zone told me that he could hire only those with experience in water safety. I felt like a failure. On the last weekend before school ended, my teacher, Mrs. Keller, asked me whether I would be interested in the kids’ summer day camp. I decided that I had nothing to 7 , so I called the manager. She was 8 by my babysitting experience and employed me. In less than a week, I had completely forgotten about wanting work at the water park. Each time I comforted a little boy who missed his mother or a little girl who needed to help tying her shoes, I felt I was doing something 9 . I realized that I had discovered my life’s purpose: to work with children. I now have a new goal. Sometimes in life we don’t get exactly what we want. It’s natural to feel 10 . But, occasionally, when we don’t get what we want, something even better is waiting for us around the corner! 1．A．method B．attitude C．position D．comment 2．A．smile B．speak C．think D．move 3．A．day B．course C．job D．camp 4．A．perfect B．tough C．regular D．potential 5．A．land B．quit C．change D．keep 6．A．practice B．interview C．expectation D．experiment 7．A．save B．learn C．lose D．regret 8．A．inspired B．impressed C．touched D．puzzled 9．A．challenging B．reasonable C．traditional D．significant 10．A．curious B．nervous C．disappointed D．interested 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,共15分) A 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 As Miller defines it, hope is not a naive approach to seeing the world, where we ignore problems and engage in “wishful thinking”. Instead, hope is a complex response, 11 (involve) “feeling, thought, action, vision, a life force, and a way of seeing or being”. Having hope, as opposed to living in fear, he argues, helps us to see possibility in present-day circumstances and not become overwhelmed. People who feel hopeful are good problem-solvers, more engaged and productive at work, more 12 (create) and adaptable, and better at recovering from adversity. For these reasons and others, inputting more hope into ourselves means we 13 (equip) to handle problems more smoothly. B 阅读下列短文,根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词,在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 Developed by Confucius during the Spring and Autumn Period, Confucianism is a philosophical and ethical system, which has become an 14 (influence) part. Today, mottos from Confucianism are frequently used by foreign officials in their speeches or talks. People around  the globe can  have  access 15 Confucianism in Confucius Institutes and  Chinese   Culture  Centers   abroad.  Up   to  now,  China 16 (open) about 500 Confucius Institutes in 140 countries and regions, introducing China by opening training classes, building libraries, and holding cultural activities. C 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 Sixteen years ago, Jason was a college professor 17 a huge six-bedroom house and a fortune of two million dollars. A few years ago. he knew millions of people died of hunger every year, and there were places with no schools and no teachers. This worried him a lot and he felt guilty being a rich man without 18 (do)anything. Therefore, he gave away all his money to charities. “Success 19 (not measure)by how much money you have 20 by how you understand the true meaning of life.“ said Jason. 第二部分 阅读理解(共两节, 38分) 第一节(共14小题; 每小题2分, 共28分) 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Educational App StoreBusuu Busuu helps you learn English language and the lesson's quality is guaranteed as it is based on CEFR language framework. Lessons range from beginners to advanced learners. Busuu is actually a great English app if you want to improve your spoken English by talking with native speakers. Duolingo Duolingo is one of the best English language apps today and highly recommended for English beginners. The system of the app helps you learn English quickly by spending twenty minutes a day. Duolingo structures your lessons that teach you about seven new words based on a topic and skill points being awarded for completing the lessons. Memrise Memrise uses some creative and easy ways to remember English words. The focus of this app is to help the users expand their vocabulary by learning English words in an effective way. Memrise also offers an offline mode to continue learning without Internet connection. Rosetta Stone Rosetta Stone is designed differently from average language apps on the marketplace today. It's trying to teach us English the way we'd learn it if we were children starting to learn the language. It has exercises designed to help you learn basic words. A variety of lessons are offered that Rosetta Stone has been using for years. 21．Which of the following is the most useful for speaking? A．Busuu. B．Duolingo. C．Memrise. D．Rosetta Stone. 22．What is unique about Memrise? A．It serves English beginners. B．It works online or offline. C．It helps develop vocabulary. D．It promises quick progress. 23．What is the purpose of the text? A．To give ways of learning. B．To promote its latest products. C．To show its high technology. D．To inspire language learners. B “There is no way I can live out of a suitcase!” I thought as we packed up our home in Venice, Italy. At fourteen years old, I couldn’t imagine leaving my friends, school, and all my “stuff” behind to travel the world full-time with my family. That was when my mom had the idea of dropping everything to travel the world and create a deeper connection between family members. Although I absolutely loved the idea of traveling the world freely, I couldn’t imagine leaving my life behind. To my surprise, during the travel, we have learned the most important moments are when we live happy moments with our family and friends. As we travel, we barely carry anything with us except the essential things like clothes, a laptop, notebooks, and toiletries (洗漱用品). We each carry a backpack and all five of us share two suitcases for clothes. After buying new souvenirs or new clothes, we give some of our old outfits away to people in need and it makes us so happy to be able to give back wherever we can. At the beginning, it was difficult for us to get used to never having a closet (衣橱), constantly changing hotel rooms, and never fully unpacking before we were back on the road. But over time we have learned to appreciate the value of having less — the freedom to live for experiences and the joy of traveling “light” in mind, body, and spirit. Many of the wonderful new friends we have made on our journey have opened our eyes to how lucky we are. We have met families in many parts of the world who live in small homes with no running water, yet they always have huge smiles and are willing to share with us. We now know that experiences and memories are the most valuable things in life and that they can only be acquired when we let go of our need for possessions and focus on what really matters in life — enjoying our lives each day with the people we love. 24．What was the author’s initial feeling about the idea of traveling the world? A．Anxious and fearful. B．Interested but doubtful. C．Pleased and excited. D．Confused but hopeful. 25．Why did the author’s mom decide to travel the world? A．To build stronger family bonds. B．To escape their current life. C．To enrich their travel experiences. D．To ease the work pressure. 26．What did the family do with their old clothes after acquiring new ones? A．They directly threw them away. B．They kept them as souvenirs. C．They donated them to people in need. D．They exchanged them with local residents. 27．What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A．We should let go of every single possession. B．Material wealth and possessions bring happiness. C．The family used to place too much emphasis on wealth. D．Material possessions should not be our ultimate goal. C The Power of a Smile In a world where technology has become an integral part of our lives, it's easy to forget the simple pleasures that come from human interaction. One such pleasure is the power of a smile. A smile is a universal language that transcends cultural and linguistic barriers. It is a simple yet powerful gesture that can change the mood of a room, brighten someone's day, and even improve one's own mental well-being. The science behind smiling is fascinating. When we smile, our brain releases endorphins (内啡肽), which are natural mood elevators. These endorphins help to reduce stress and create a sense of happiness and relaxation. Moreover, smiling can also be contagious. Studies have shown that when one person smiles, it can trigger a response in others to smile as well, creating a positive feedback loop. However, in today's fast-paced world, people often forget to smile. The hustle and bustle of daily life can leave us feeling stressed and disconnected from others. But it's important to remember that a smile can be a powerful tool for connection. It can break the ice in social situations, ease tension in difficult conversations, and even help to build trust and rapport. In addition to its social benefits, smiling also has health benefits. Regular smiling can lower blood pressure, boost the immune system, and even improve one's physical appearance. It's a natural anti-aging remedy that can make one look younger and more approachable. So, the next time you're feeling overwhelmed or disconnected, try smiling. It might just be the small act that makes a big difference in your day and the days of those around you. Remember, the power of a smile is not just a saying — it's a scientifically proven fact. 28．What is the main idea of the article? A．The importance of technology in our lives. B．The universal language of a smile and its benefits. C．The negative effects of a fast-paced lifestyle. D．The role of endorphins in reducing stress. 29．According to the article, what happens in our brain when we smile? A．We feel more stressed. B．Our blood pressure increases. C．We release chemicals that elevate our mood. D．We become more prone to illness. 30．Why can smiling be considered contagious? A．Because it's a cultural norm. B．Because it's a natural anti-aging remedy. C．Because it's a sign of good health. D．Because it triggers a response in others to smile as well. D I watch documentaries, not movies. I read history books, not fiction. I use every free moment to accomplish one of the tasks on my never-ending checklist, and I am completely filled with thoughts of productivity. An hour sleeping is an hour wasted. And like the rest of 21st century America, I like it. But this fixation on productivity is increasingly destroying character and transforming men into robots. New York Times columnist David Brooks warned American University students of this cultural decline in a speech. “We cut off all things spiritual and emotional in a competitive urge to stand out”, he said, “The pressure to succeed professionally, to acquire skills, to do the things you need to do to succeed in an information age economy really became the overwhelming(难以应付的)pressures, and it sort of weakens the thinking about character and morality.” Many students happily go to college, viewing it as a next step on their rise to professional achievement. Forcing as many success-building activities into their schedules as they can, they enjoy keeping busy with little sleep. “Today’s outstanding kids are likely to spend their afternoons and weekends shuttling from one skill-improving activity to the next,” Brooks wrote in an article, “We fear failure more than we desire success.” A century ago, college was about character building. Today, our characters are in decline. We are experts on economics, material things and professional skills. We fail to discuss and understand relationships, emotions and all things spiritual. Philosopher Karl Popper divided the world into two categories: Clocks and Clouds. Clock problems are those that can be taken apart, examined and solved through deductive reasoning(演绎推理). Clouds cannot be taken apart. Cloud problems represent whole systems that need to be understood in a different way. “When we have a Cloud problem, we try to turn it into a Clock problem,” Brooks said. And in a reason-centered culture, adding titles to one’s resume becomes a trend. At American University, 85 percent of seniors (and 89 percent of business majors) graduate with at least one practical experience which is often helpful to a student’s future career, but can sometimes draw focus away from academics. To prevent the death of man’s character, Brooks urges rediscovering our human natures through falling in love. And by love he means love for a task, job, or another person. “Synchronicity is key to happiness,” he said. Rather than crazily increasing our long lists of accomplishments, we need to lose ourselves in what we do, and success will come on its own. 31．From Paragraph 1, we can learn that people ________. A．are controlled by time B．are eager to achieve C．are changing their characters D．are keen on reading books more 32．What is the author’s attitude towards colleges that existed a century ago? A．Tolerant. B．Uncertain. C．Approving. D．Curious. 33．The last paragraph mainly tells us that ________. A．success comes from devotion to work B．the focus on human natures counts C．more work contributes to happiness D．love is more important than focus 34．The purpose of this passage is to ________. A．criticize students’ desire for achievements B．stress the importance of productivity C．warn about the pressure to seek success D．bring awareness to character building 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Time Management What time is it? Most people are pretty accurate in their answer. And if you don’t know for sure, it’s very likely that you can find out. 35 ; there may be clock on the wall, desk, or computer screen; or maybe you’re riding in a car that has a clock in the dashboard (仪表板). 36 even if you don’t have a timepiece of some sort nearby. Humans have an internal clock that regulates the beating of our heart, the pace of our breathing, the discharge of chemicals within our bloodstream, and many other bodily functions. 37 . Even if we ignore it, it’s still going by ticking away, second by second, minute by minute, hour by hour. So the main issue in using your time well is, “Who’s in charge?” 38 . Or we can take control of it and make it our partner. By taking control of how you spend your time, you’ll increase your chances of becoming a more successful student. Perhaps more importantly, the better you are at managing the time you devote to your studies, the more time you will have to spend on your outside interests. The aim of time management is not to schedule every moment so we become slaves of timetable that governs every waking moment of the day. 39 . Rather than letting the day go by, largely without our awareness, what we are going to discuss next can make us better able to control time for our own purposes. A．We are the master of time B．Your body keeps its own beat C．You can find timepiece everywhere D．There may be a watch on your wrist E．Time is something from which we can’t escape F．Instead, the aim is to inform us how we use time G．We can allow time to slip by and let it be our enemy 第三部分 书面表达(共两节, 32分) 第一节(共4小题; 第40、41题各2分, 第42题3分, 第43题5分, 共12分) 阅读下面短文, 根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 I was sitting in math class; my teacher, Mrs. Gratz, was trying to get the attention of everyone arriving before the bell that would start the fourth period. As most of my classmates sat down and waited for our teacher to begin the lesson, a student walked in right after the bell rang. He was a real troublemaker. It was painfully obvious to anyone who knew him that he didn’t care much about school or authority. He continued walking through the classroom, sat down next to one of his friends and began talking loudly with him. At this point our teacher had attempted to quiet everyone down several times, succeeding with just about everyone except for him. By him arguing with a teacher for seemingly no reason and causing a scene, I could see on my teacher’s face that she was getting more and more upset as time went on, because her class time was being wasted. It’s important to present yourself in a positive way to people that can have an effect on your life. Parents, police officers, teachers. Those in positions such as these are the ones who should be respected most, even if you don’t think so. Watching a young man argue back and forth with a teacher, a person of authority, taught me a valuable lesson about how to act when in a situation like this. If you disagree with someone, you should find the proper time and place to deal with it. Truly, the time for wasting time is not during school hours and the place for disrupting (扰乱) a teacher’s lesson is not in school itself. I try to respect all figures of authority, especially when they treat the people under them fairly and with equal respect. Back in this 7th grade, this event changed my life, and that’s the reason why I still remember and learn from it to this day. Sitting in class and listening to the teacher every day can get boring, but it is also worth quieting down for, because of what you can take away from the class, and what you can gain from just showing some respect. 40．Use one word to describe the student who walked in right after the bell rang? (不多于 1 个单词) 41．What examples does the writer give to show who should be respected most? (不多于 4 个单词) 42．When should a student deal with a problem he/she has with a teacher? (不多于 4 个单词) 43．What is the main idea of the passage? (单词数不限) 第二节(20分) 44. 假设你是红星中学高二学生李华。在最近的一次英语课上，你们学习了关于成功的五个秘诀。这让你想起了你心中的那位成功人士。请你给笔友Jim写一封信，分享你从这位成功人士身上学到的成功秘诀。内容包括： 1.介绍你心目中的成功人士，并简述其经历。 2.阐述你从他/她身上学到的成功秘诀，并说明理由。 注意： 1.词数100左右。2.信的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Jim, _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！1 4 / 12 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $………………○………………外………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… ………………○………………内………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… 此卷只装订不密封 ………………○………………内………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… ………………○………………外………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… … 学校：______________姓名：_____________班级：_______________考号：______________________ 2025-2026学年高二英语选修第二册单元测试（北京专用） Unit 5·培优卷 学校:___________班级：___________姓名：___________分数：___________ （时间：120分钟，满分：150分） 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用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。 第一部分知识运用(共两节,30分) 第一节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,共15分) 阅读下面短文, 掌握其大意, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 From Disappointment to Purpose I’m known for my determination. If I want something, I go for it. Over the years this 1 has worked well for me and helped me achieve my goals. When I wanted to be on the dance team at school, I learned all the dances and practiced until I could hardly 2 . But this year everything changed. I had set my sights on a summer 3 that I was determined to get at the Water Zone, because the employees there could go on the water rides after their work and get free food at the snack bar. It was the 4 job to have on hot summer vacations. So just as I had achieved every goal in the past, I set out to 5 the job. I was certain that nothing could keep me from my dream job. After my 6 , the manager of the Water Zone told me that he could hire only those with experience in water safety. I felt like a failure. On the last weekend before school ended, my teacher, Mrs. Keller, asked me whether I would be interested in the kids’ summer day camp. I decided that I had nothing to 7 , so I called the manager. She was 8 by my babysitting experience and employed me. In less than a week, I had completely forgotten about wanting work at the water park. Each time I comforted a little boy who missed his mother or a little girl who needed to help tying her shoes, I felt I was doing something 9 . I realized that I had discovered my life’s purpose: to work with children. I now have a new goal. Sometimes in life we don’t get exactly what we want. It’s natural to feel 10 . But, occasionally, when we don’t get what we want, something even better is waiting for us around the corner! 1．A．method B．attitude C．position D．comment 2．A．smile B．speak C．think D．move 3．A．day B．course C．job D．camp 4．A．perfect B．tough C．regular D．potential 5．A．land B．quit C．change D．keep 6．A．practice B．interview C．expectation D．experiment 7．A．save B．learn C．lose D．regret 8．A．inspired B．impressed C．touched D．puzzled 9．A．challenging B．reasonable C．traditional D．significant 10．A．curious B．nervous C．disappointed D．interested 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,共15分) A 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 As Miller defines it, hope is not a naive approach to seeing the world, where we ignore problems and engage in “wishful thinking”. Instead, hope is a complex response, 11 (involve) “feeling, thought, action, vision, a life force, and a way of seeing or being”. Having hope, as opposed to living in fear, he argues, helps us to see possibility in present-day circumstances and not become overwhelmed. People who feel hopeful are good problem-solvers, more engaged and productive at work, more 12 (create) and adaptable, and better at recovering from adversity. For these reasons and others, inputting more hope into ourselves means we 13 (equip) to handle problems more smoothly. B 阅读下列短文,根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词,在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 Developed by Confucius during the Spring and Autumn Period, Confucianism is a philosophical and ethical system, which has become an 14 (influence) part. Today, mottos from Confucianism are frequently used by foreign officials in their speeches or talks. People around  the globe can  have  access 15 Confucianism in Confucius Institutes and  Chinese   Culture  Centers   abroad.  Up   to  now,  China 16 (open) about 500 Confucius Institutes in 140 countries and regions, introducing China by opening training classes, building libraries, and holding cultural activities. C 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 Sixteen years ago, Jason was a college professor 17 a huge six-bedroom house and a fortune of two million dollars. A few years ago. he knew millions of people died of hunger every year, and there were places with no schools and no teachers. This worried him a lot and he felt guilty being a rich man without 18 (do)anything. Therefore, he gave away all his money to charities. “Success 19 (not measure)by how much money you have 20 by how you understand the true meaning of life.“ said Jason. 第二部分 阅读理解(共两节, 38分) 第一节(共14小题; 每小题2分, 共28分) 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Educational App StoreBusuu Busuu helps you learn English language and the lesson's quality is guaranteed as it is based on CEFR language framework. Lessons range from beginners to advanced learners. Busuu is actually a great English app if you want to improve your spoken English by talking with native speakers. Duolingo Duolingo is one of the best English language apps today and highly recommended for English beginners. The system of the app helps you learn English quickly by spending twenty minutes a day. Duolingo structures your lessons that teach you about seven new words based on a topic and skill points being awarded for completing the lessons. Memrise Memrise uses some creative and easy ways to remember English words. The focus of this app is to help the users expand their vocabulary by learning English words in an effective way. Memrise also offers an offline mode to continue learning without Internet connection. Rosetta Stone Rosetta Stone is designed differently from average language apps on the marketplace today. It's trying to teach us English the way we'd learn it if we were children starting to learn the language. It has exercises designed to help you learn basic words. A variety of lessons are offered that Rosetta Stone has been using for years. 21．Which of the following is the most useful for speaking? A．Busuu. B．Duolingo. C．Memrise. D．Rosetta Stone. 22．What is unique about Memrise? A．It serves English beginners. B．It works online or offline. C．It helps develop vocabulary. D．It promises quick progress. 23．What is the purpose of the text? A．To give ways of learning. B．To promote its latest products. C．To show its high technology. D．To inspire language learners. B “There is no way I can live out of a suitcase!” I thought as we packed up our home in Venice, Italy. At fourteen years old, I couldn’t imagine leaving my friends, school, and all my “stuff” behind to travel the world full-time with my family. That was when my mom had the idea of dropping everything to travel the world and create a deeper connection between family members. Although I absolutely loved the idea of traveling the world freely, I couldn’t imagine leaving my life behind. To my surprise, during the travel, we have learned the most important moments are when we live happy moments with our family and friends. As we travel, we barely carry anything with us except the essential things like clothes, a laptop, notebooks, and toiletries (洗漱用品). We each carry a backpack and all five of us share two suitcases for clothes. After buying new souvenirs or new clothes, we give some of our old outfits away to people in need and it makes us so happy to be able to give back wherever we can. At the beginning, it was difficult for us to get used to never having a closet (衣橱), constantly changing hotel rooms, and never fully unpacking before we were back on the road. But over time we have learned to appreciate the value of having less — the freedom to live for experiences and the joy of traveling “light” in mind, body, and spirit. Many of the wonderful new friends we have made on our journey have opened our eyes to how lucky we are. We have met families in many parts of the world who live in small homes with no running water, yet they always have huge smiles and are willing to share with us. We now know that experiences and memories are the most valuable things in life and that they can only be acquired when we let go of our need for possessions and focus on what really matters in life — enjoying our lives each day with the people we love. 24．What was the author’s initial feeling about the idea of traveling the world? A．Anxious and fearful. B．Interested but doubtful. C．Pleased and excited. D．Confused but hopeful. 25．Why did the author’s mom decide to travel the world? A．To build stronger family bonds. B．To escape their current life. C．To enrich their travel experiences. D．To ease the work pressure. 26．What did the family do with their old clothes after acquiring new ones? A．They directly threw them away. B．They kept them as souvenirs. C．They donated them to people in need. D．They exchanged them with local residents. 27．What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A．We should let go of every single possession. B．Material wealth and possessions bring happiness. C．The family used to place too much emphasis on wealth. D．Material possessions should not be our ultimate goal. C The Power of a Smile In a world where technology has become an integral part of our lives, it's easy to forget the simple pleasures that come from human interaction. One such pleasure is the power of a smile. A smile is a universal language that transcends cultural and linguistic barriers. It is a simple yet powerful gesture that can change the mood of a room, brighten someone's day, and even improve one's own mental well-being. The science behind smiling is fascinating. When we smile, our brain releases endorphins (内啡肽), which are natural mood elevators. These endorphins help to reduce stress and create a sense of happiness and relaxation. Moreover, smiling can also be contagious. Studies have shown that when one person smiles, it can trigger a response in others to smile as well, creating a positive feedback loop. However, in today's fast-paced world, people often forget to smile. The hustle and bustle of daily life can leave us feeling stressed and disconnected from others. But it's important to remember that a smile can be a powerful tool for connection. It can break the ice in social situations, ease tension in difficult conversations, and even help to build trust and rapport. In addition to its social benefits, smiling also has health benefits. Regular smiling can lower blood pressure, boost the immune system, and even improve one's physical appearance. It's a natural anti-aging remedy that can make one look younger and more approachable. So, the next time you're feeling overwhelmed or disconnected, try smiling. It might just be the small act that makes a big difference in your day and the days of those around you. Remember, the power of a smile is not just a saying — it's a scientifically proven fact. 28．What is the main idea of the article? A．The importance of technology in our lives. B．The universal language of a smile and its benefits. C．The negative effects of a fast-paced lifestyle. D．The role of endorphins in reducing stress. 29．According to the article, what happens in our brain when we smile? A．We feel more stressed. B．Our blood pressure increases. C．We release chemicals that elevate our mood. D．We become more prone to illness. 30．Why can smiling be considered contagious? A．Because it's a cultural norm. B．Because it's a natural anti-aging remedy. C．Because it's a sign of good health. D．Because it triggers a response in others to smile as well. D I watch documentaries, not movies. I read history books, not fiction. I use every free moment to accomplish one of the tasks on my never-ending checklist, and I am completely filled with thoughts of productivity. An hour sleeping is an hour wasted. And like the rest of 21st century America, I like it. But this fixation on productivity is increasingly destroying character and transforming men into robots. New York Times columnist David Brooks warned American University students of this cultural decline in a speech. “We cut off all things spiritual and emotional in a competitive urge to stand out”, he said, “The pressure to succeed professionally, to acquire skills, to do the things you need to do to succeed in an information age economy really became the overwhelming(难以应付的)pressures, and it sort of weakens the thinking about character and morality.” Many students happily go to college, viewing it as a next step on their rise to professional achievement. Forcing as many success-building activities into their schedules as they can, they enjoy keeping busy with little sleep. “Today’s outstanding kids are likely to spend their afternoons and weekends shuttling from one skill-improving activity to the next,” Brooks wrote in an article, “We fear failure more than we desire success.” A century ago, college was about character building. Today, our characters are in decline. We are experts on economics, material things and professional skills. We fail to discuss and understand relationships, emotions and all things spiritual. Philosopher Karl Popper divided the world into two categories: Clocks and Clouds. Clock problems are those that can be taken apart, examined and solved through deductive reasoning(演绎推理). Clouds cannot be taken apart. Cloud problems represent whole systems that need to be understood in a different way. “When we have a Cloud problem, we try to turn it into a Clock problem,” Brooks said. And in a reason-centered culture, adding titles to one’s resume becomes a trend. At American University, 85 percent of seniors (and 89 percent of business majors) graduate with at least one practical experience which is often helpful to a student’s future career, but can sometimes draw focus away from academics. To prevent the death of man’s character, Brooks urges rediscovering our human natures through falling in love. And by love he means love for a task, job, or another person. “Synchronicity is key to happiness,” he said. Rather than crazily increasing our long lists of accomplishments, we need to lose ourselves in what we do, and success will come on its own. 31．From Paragraph 1, we can learn that people ________. A．are controlled by time B．are eager to achieve C．are changing their characters D．are keen on reading books more 32．What is the author’s attitude towards colleges that existed a century ago? A．Tolerant. B．Uncertain. C．Approving. D．Curious. 33．The last paragraph mainly tells us that ________. A．success comes from devotion to work B．the focus on human natures counts C．more work contributes to happiness D．love is more important than focus 34．The purpose of this passage is to ________. A．criticize students’ desire for achievements B．stress the importance of productivity C．warn about the pressure to seek success D．bring awareness to character building 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Time Management What time is it? Most people are pretty accurate in their answer. And if you don’t know for sure, it’s very likely that you can find out. 35 ; there may be clock on the wall, desk, or computer screen; or maybe you’re riding in a car that has a clock in the dashboard (仪表板). 36 even if you don’t have a timepiece of some sort nearby. Humans have an internal clock that regulates the beating of our heart, the pace of our breathing, the discharge of chemicals within our bloodstream, and many other bodily functions. 37 . Even if we ignore it, it’s still going by ticking away, second by second, minute by minute, hour by hour. So the main issue in using your time well is, “Who’s in charge?” 38 . Or we can take control of it and make it our partner. By taking control of how you spend your time, you’ll increase your chances of becoming a more successful student. Perhaps more importantly, the better you are at managing the time you devote to your studies, the more time you will have to spend on your outside interests. The aim of time management is not to schedule every moment so we become slaves of timetable that governs every waking moment of the day. 39 . Rather than letting the day go by, largely without our awareness, what we are going to discuss next can make us better able to control time for our own purposes. A．We are the master of time B．Your body keeps its own beat C．You can find timepiece everywhere D．There may be a watch on your wrist E．Time is something from which we can’t escape F．Instead, the aim is to inform us how we use time G．We can allow time to slip by and let it be our enemy 第三部分 书面表达(共两节, 32分) 第一节(共4小题; 第40、41题各2分, 第42题3分, 第43题5分, 共12分) 阅读下面短文, 根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 I was sitting in math class; my teacher, Mrs. Gratz, was trying to get the attention of everyone arriving before the bell that would start the fourth period. As most of my classmates sat down and waited for our teacher to begin the lesson, a student walked in right after the bell rang. He was a real troublemaker. It was painfully obvious to anyone who knew him that he didn’t care much about school or authority. He continued walking through the classroom, sat down next to one of his friends and began talking loudly with him. At this point our teacher had attempted to quiet everyone down several times, succeeding with just about everyone except for him. By him arguing with a teacher for seemingly no reason and causing a scene, I could see on my teacher’s face that she was getting more and more upset as time went on, because her class time was being wasted. It’s important to present yourself in a positive way to people that can have an effect on your life. Parents, police officers, teachers. Those in positions such as these are the ones who should be respected most, even if you don’t think so. Watching a young man argue back and forth with a teacher, a person of authority, taught me a valuable lesson about how to act when in a situation like this. If you disagree with someone, you should find the proper time and place to deal with it. Truly, the time for wasting time is not during school hours and the place for disrupting (扰乱) a teacher’s lesson is not in school itself. I try to respect all figures of authority, especially when they treat the people under them fairly and with equal respect. Back in this 7th grade, this event changed my life, and that’s the reason why I still remember and learn from it to this day. Sitting in class and listening to the teacher every day can get boring, but it is also worth quieting down for, because of what you can take away from the class, and what you can gain from just showing some respect. 40．Use one word to describe the student who walked in right after the bell rang? (不多于 1 个单词) 41．What examples does the writer give to show who should be respected most? (不多于 4 个单词) 42．When should a student deal with a problem he/she has with a teacher? (不多于 4 个单词) 43．What is the main idea of the passage? (单词数不限) 第二节(20分) 44. 假设你是红星中学高二学生李华。在最近的一次英语课上，你们学习了关于成功的五个秘诀。这让你想起了你心中的那位成功人士。请你给笔友Jim写一封信，分享你从这位成功人士身上学到的成功秘诀。内容包括： 1.介绍你心目中的成功人士，并简述其经历。 2.阐述你从他/她身上学到的成功秘诀，并说明理由。 注意： 1.词数100左右。2.信的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Jim, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 试题 第3页（共8页） 试题 第4页（共8页） 试题 第5页（共8页） 试题 第6页（共8页） 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025-2026学年高二英语选修第二册单元测试（北京专用） Unit 5·培优卷（参考答案） 第一部分知识运用(共两节,30分) 第一节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,共15分) 阅读下面短文, 掌握其大意, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 1．B 2．D 3．C 4．A 5．A 6．B 7．C 8．B 9．D 10．C 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,共15分) A 11．involving 12．creative 13．are equipped/will be equipped B 14．influential 15．to 16．has opened C 17． with 18．doing 19．is not measured 20．but 第二部分 阅读理解(共两节, 38分) 第一节(共14小题; 每小题2分, 共28分) 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A 21．A 22．B 23．B B 24．B 25．A 26．C 27．D C 28．B 29．C 30．D D 31．B 32．C 33．A 34．D 第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,共10分) 根据短文内容, 从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 35． D 36．B 37．E 38．G 39．F 第三部分 书面表达(共两节, 32分) 第一节(共4小题; 第40、41题各2分, 第42题3分, 第43题5分, 共12分) 40．Impolite. / Rude. / Troublesome. 41．Parents, police officers, teachers. 42．Not during school hours. 43．Respect all figures of authority. / Show respect to authorities. 第二节(20分)Possible version 1 Dear Jim, I am writing to share with you a remarkable person I admire deeply — Yuan Longping. He is a renowned agricultural scientist. Yuan dedicated his life to developing high-yield hybrid rice, helping to feed countless people around the world. From him, I’ve learned two crucial secrets to success. Firstly, perseverance. Despite numerous difficulties and failures, he never gave up on his research. Secondly, a sense of responsibility. He was committed to ensuring food security for all, showing great concern for humanity. These qualities inspire me to pursue my dreams with determination and contribute to society. What do you think of him? I am looking forward to your opinion on the secret of success. Yours, Li Hua Possible version 2 Dear Jim, I want to tell you about a successful person I admire — J. K. Rowling. She is the author of the Harry Potter series. Rowling faced many hardships, being a single mother and living on welfare. But she never gave up on her dream of writing. From her, I’ve learned two important secrets to success. Firstly, perseverance. She kept writing even in the face of rejection. Secondly, imagination. Her vivid imagination created a magical world that has captured the hearts of millions. These qualities inspire me to pursue my own dreams and believe in myself. Isn’t she inspiring? Who is the successful person in your mind? Can’t wait to hear your thoughts. Yours, Li Hua Possible version 3 Dear Jim, How is everything going? Recently, in our English class, we learned about five secrets to success, which reminded me of a successful person in my heart — Sun Yingsha. Sun Yingsha is a remarkable table tennis player. She started playing table tennis at a young age. Through years of hard training and countless competitions, she has won many championships and brought honor to the country. From her, I have learned the secret of perseverance. She never gives up in the face of difficulties and setbacks whether it’s a tough match or intense training. We should also stick to our goals. Only by continuously persevering can we overcome various difficulties and reach the peak of success. I am really curious about the successful person in your heart and the secrets to their success. Looking forward to your early reply. Yours, Li Hua Possible version 4: Dear Jim, I hope this letter finds you well. I want to tell you about a truly successful person in my eyes, Zhang Guimei. Zhang Guimei is a dedicated educator. She has spent decades devoting herself to educating girls in poor mountainous areas, enabling many girls to change their destinies through education. From her, I have learned the secret of dedication. Her work always comes first. This is because she knows that only with dedication can we achieve great things. When we are fully dedicated to a goal, we will spare no effort to pursue it and eventually achieve success. I’m eager to know who the successful person in your heart is and what secrets to success you have learned from them. Looking forward to your early reply. Yours, Li Hua Possible version 5: Dear Jim, Greetings! Recently, in our English class, we learned about five secrets to success. I’m writing to share J. K. Rowing’s experience and secret of success with you. Rowling’s first novel was rejected by 12 publishers before it was finally published. But she didn’t listen to the negative comments and never gave up her dream of writing. Her hard work paid off and she is now the author of one of the most famous children’s books in the world. I have learned the secret of keeping trying from her. Whatever difficulties we meet, we should never give up easily. There is no shortcut to success. Only by trial and error can we make progress and reach the peak of success. Do you share my view? Looking forward to hearing your thoughts. Yours, Li Hua 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司2 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $