北京大学附属中学2025-2026学年高三上学期开学检测英语试卷

北大附中预科部2025—2026学年度阶段练习 英 语 2025.8 本试卷共10页，100分。考试时长90分钟。考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。考试结束后，将答题卡交回。 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，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。 One day, I saw Kyle walking home from school. He came out of the classroom building with a thick stack of books held tight in his arms. It looked like he was carrying all of his books. I ____1____ to myself, “Why would anyone bring home all his books on a Friday? He must really be a nerd.” I shrugged my shoulders and went on. As I was walking, I saw a bunch of kids running toward him, knocking all his books out of his ____2____ and tripping him so he landed in the dirt. His glasses went flying and landed in the grass. He looked up, and I saw this terrible sadness in his eyes. My heart went out to him. So I ran over to him, and as he crawled around ____3____ his glasses, I saw tears in his eyes. As I handed him his glasses, I said, “Those guys are mean.” He looked at me and smiled ____4____. Over the next years, Kyle and I became friends. On graduation day, Kyle was elected to ____5____ a graduation speech. He cleared his throat and began: “Graduation is a time to thank those who helped you through ____6____ years. I’ll tell you a story.” I looked at my friend with ____7____ as he told the story of the day we first connected. He had planned to drop out of school over the weekend. He talked of how he had cleaned out his ____8____ and was carrying his stuff home. He looked directly at me and gave me a smile. “Thankfully, my friend saved me from doing the unspeakable.” As this boy revealed his ____9____ moment, I saw his mom and dad giving me that same grateful smile. Not until that moment did I realize its depth. Never ____10____ the power of your actions. With one small gesture, you can change a person’s life. 1. A. explained B. shouted C. thought D. announced 2. A. arms B. backpack C. shelf D. shoulders 3. A. digging out B. picking up C. looking for D. pulling out 4. A. gratefully B. proudly C. coldly D. hesitantly 5. A. polish B. deliver C. recommend D. witness 6. A. smooth B. tough C. critical D. regular 7. A. trust B. pride C. pressure D. disbelief 8. A. cupboard B. locker C. wallet D. garage 9. A. darkest B. curious C. bravest D. shameful 10. A. measure B. exaggerate C. waste D. underestimate 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分） A 阅读下面短文，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。 When the girls on the school softball team were waiting for their next turns at bat during practice, Taylor watched her teammate Paris play. Suddenly, Paris ____11____(fall) to the ground with the eyes rolling back. Then the softball coach shouted out, “Does anyone know CPR?” To do CPR, you press on the sick person's chest so that blood moves through the body and takes oxygen to organs. ____12____ oxygen, the brain would be damaged quickly. Amazingly, Taylor ____13____(take) a CPR course the day before so she ran to Paris immediately and began doing CPR. Luckily, the girl was saved. B 阅读下面短文，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。 The Jiangsu City Super League also called the “Suchao” attracts thousands of players and fans every year. Many matches ____14____ (hold) on weekends, providing exciting entertainment for families and friends who gather to cheer for their favorite teams. Having grown rapidly in recent years, the league now includes over 100 teams ____15____ (compete) in various divisions. Broadcast online and covered by local media, the League helps discover talented players who may later join professional clubs. With its rapid ____16____ (grow), it has become an important part of Jiangsu's football culture. C 阅读下面短文，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。 It can be easy for teenagers to form bad habits in seeking independence. These bad habits if ____17____ (leave) unchecked, could lead to more serious ones when they become adults. For example, some may become involved in tobacco or alcohol abuse, ____18____, most experts believe, can possibly lead to physical and mental health problems. To change these bad habits is never easy. In many ways, our lifestyle is the sum of choices we have made by ____19____ (we). We make a choice to do something, and then repeat it over and over again. Soon that choice becomes a habit that is much harder to change. The good news is that we can change it, if we understand ___20___ habits work. 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，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。 A Mysterious. Brilliant. Powerful. These words describe the Inca. Every year, visitors rush to the Incan citadel (城堡) of Machu Picchu (meaning “the ancient peak”) in search of the lost civilization. But getting to this UNESCO World Heritage site isn’t cheap and easy. Here’s how to expertly navigate your way to Peru’s most famous destination. Hiking to Machu Picchu * The most famous way to hike to Machu Picchu is along a section of one of the Incan roads built as the empire expanded. Dozens of tour operators offer Inca Trail hikes with varying durations and levels of comfort (though all require camping). * For those who would like a less crowded experience, there are a number of diverse hiking alternatives, one of which is around Salkantay Mountain, one of the most imposing peaks in the Peruvian Andes. Several tour companies offer the treks, but Apus Peru offers an express Salkantay trek, which shaves a day off the normal itinerary for those eager to push their physical limits on their way to Machu Picchu. * Travelers interested in archaeology should consider the Choquequirao trek with a Machu Picchu extension. This itinerary includes spectacular hiking in the less-traveled steep Apurimac Canyon and exploration of the Choquequirao archaeological site before heading for Machu Picchu. Note that the trail is closed in December every year for regular maintenance. Tips for Visiting * Getting acclimated: Where you’re coming from is probably much lower than Machu Picchu. We highly recommend you go to Aguas Calientes first, and spend a night getting used to it before exploring Machu Picchu. Meanwhile, avoid alcohol and physical exertion to help your body slowly adjust to the thinner air. * Entrance tickets: If you’re traveling independently, you can buy individual entrance tickets, though you should note that you’ll be required to hire a local guide before entering the site. If you book a tour package through a travel agency, all services should be included. Moreover, all entry tickets are timed, allowing entrance on the hour, and you’re allowed to stay at the site for up to four hours. * Bring: Water and a rain jacket, even if it looks like a beautiful sunny day. And speaking of sun, remember that the ozone layer over Peru is compromised. That, combined with the elevation, makes the sun extremely strong, so wear a hat and use high SPF sunscreen. * Don't bring: Drones, walking sticks, trekking poles or umbrellas since they’re all prohibited at Machu Picchu. Travelers who require sticks for mobility can bring them in but only with protective rubber tips over the ends. 21. Which of the following hiking options is recommended for those who want to avoid crowds? A. Hiking along the Inca Trail. B. Trekking around Salkantay Mountain. C. The express Salkantay trek offered by UNESCO. D. The Choquequirao trek with a Machu Picchu extension. 22. What can be inferred from the passage about the Choquequirao trek? A. It is closed throughout the year for maintenance. B. It is more popular than the Salkantay Mountain trek. C. Travelers on this trek can explore an archaeological site. D. It is the most challenging hiking route to Machu Picchu. 23. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To compare different ways of traveling to Machu Picchu. B. To emphasize the importance of protecting Machu Picchu. C. To introduce the history and culture of the Inca civilization. D. To provide a comprehensive guide on how to travel to Machu Picchu. B One day this early summer, Richard Browning headed to his farmyard in the English countryside. He attached a kerosene-fueled micro gas turbine(燃气涡轮)-effectively a small version of a plane engine-to each of his arms and legs. Then he carefully pressed the trigger in his right hand. For months Browning had been working on this secret project. Now the moment of truth had arrived. In the modest surroundings of the UK countryside, “Wiltshire’s Iron Man” took to the sky. Sort of. Browning’s first lift-off was short and clumsy. For a few seconds, he hovered(盘旋) half a metre off the ground, landing with an uncontrolled stop as clouds of dust blew up around him. But it was, unmistakably, flight. “That was the very first moment we properly proved this would work,” he says. “That was it.” Two and a half years ago, 38-year-old Browning decided he wanted to fly. Human-powered flight was, he knew, “a very strange field”. Nonetheless, it fascinated him. He tried gliding with wings and electric fan motors, working weekends and evenings. Then he had an inspiration-what if he fastened a jet engine to his body and built a real-life version of Tony Stark’s iconic suit? Nine months since his first test flight and Browning’s intuition has paid off. His suit is a light exoskeleton attached to six gas turbines with a combined thrust(推力) of 130 kilograms. His feet are covered by ultra-light snake-bite resistant walking boots imported from the US. And his flights, from a few seconds, now last as long as twelve minutes. The suit can travel at a speed of up to 450 kilometres an hour, although Browning hasn’t tested it to anywhere near full capacity. It is constantly improving. Working with a company that had created augmented reality(增强现实) swimming goggles, Browning has developed a holographic lens “genuinely like a heads-up display fighter system”. With this in place, he’ll be able to monitor his fuel levels. He’s full of plans for future enhancements: automated balancing systems; 3D-printed arm mounts; flexible LCD screens “so it will go invisible at the touch of a button”. Browning says the suit, which he calls Daedalus after the legendary Greek inventor, is stable and simple to control. But it is an augmentation of human ability, not a personal helicopter. “To me, that makes a lot of sense of where I’ve gone with my career and my life”, says Browning. Fulfilling an ancient dream: a fragile human body, rising slowly into the air. 24. What did Browning do in his first lift-off? A. He glided with wings. B. He wore Tony Stark’s suit. C. He met technical problems. D. He made an awkward landing. 25. What can we know about Browning’s suit? A. It contains six micro gas turbines. B. It is attached to electric fan motors. C. It is ultra-light snake-bite resistant. D. It has automated balancing systems. 26. According to the passage, which words can best describe Richard Browning? A. Curious and generous. B. Passionate and creative. C. Cooperative and honest. D. Ambitious and faithful. C On a sunny day, biologists David Duffy and Jessica Farrell head out on a boat along the Matanzas River to catalog the area’s aquatic life. Although the muddy waters obscure most signs of life, a pod of dolphins appears. Some toss fish in the air, while others pass by as underwater shadows. But even rarer species leave behind molecular traces of their presence — DNA. All living beings shed DNA, whether from skin, hair, or pollen. This environmental DNA (eDNA) is changing how scientists study biodiversity and conservation. Traditionally, monitoring required physical presence — perhaps a watchful observer or motion-sensitive cameras. But eDNA acts like a footprint, lasting longer than the animal or plant itself. This makes it especially useful for tracking biodiversity, as it can reveal species thought to be extinct or identify invasive ones. However, interpreting eDNA is not without challenges. In the Matanzas River, it's easy to guess that dolphin DNA will be in the samples, considering the large number of dolphins present. However, unlike a time-stamped photo from a camera trap, eDNA doesn’t reveal when an animal left its genetic trace. Studies show eDNA can persist in water for hours to weeks, depending on environmental factors. If eDNA is inconsistent in samples taken on the same day or over several days, it may indicate that the animal has moved on or the DNA came from another location. The longevity of eDNA in water is affected by variables like temperature, which accelerates DNA decay above 20℃, and water chemistry. For example, eDNA behaves differently in fast-moving glacier-fed rivers compared to slow-moving rivers like the Amazon. More global studies are needed to understand these variations fully. One potential benefit of eDNA's movement is its accumulation in bodies of water like lakes, which may act as “biodiversity accumulators.” A single lake could store DNA from all life in an entire watershed. To improve accuracy, researchers take multiple samples, and new methods using RNA, DNA's molecular cousin, could help pinpoint organisms more recently present in an area. RNA, unlike DNA, decays faster, providing a clearer indication that an animal was recently in an area. RNA from an organism breaks down within three to five hours, but it may remain detectable for up to 72 hours. This provides a shorter detection window than DNA but allows for more precise tracking. Additionally, RNA can offer unique ecological insights, such as determining an organism's sex, age, or environmental stress. It can even distinguish between living and dead organisms. Although samples currently need to be sent to the lab for analysis, emerging technologies could make field analysis possible. Using CRISPR technology, scientists are working on rapid field tests that can detect DNA in water within an hour. These tests, known as SHERLOCK, have already been used to scan estuaries for endangered fish species. Such real-time sampling could guide where more thorough analysis is needed, conserving resources and improving efficiency. As species continue to decline or go extinct due to climate change and other human pressures, a global approach to cataloging biodiversity becomes more crucial. “Not having a good understanding of biodiversity puts us in a very bad position of understanding what we are losing,” says ecologist Cristescu. 27. Why is eDNA more advantageous than traditional monitoring methods? A. It reduces workload and is more cost-effective. B. It provides real-time information about animals. C. It distinguishes between living and dead species. D. It captures a wider range of species information. 28. Which of the following best reflects a challenge in eDNA research? A. The eDNA of different animals can accumulate in a single lake. B. The eDNA detection results are affected by environmental factors. C. The eDNA analysis provides a shorter detection window than RNA. D. The eDNA analysis works differently for slow-moving water bodies. 29. What can best describe the author's attitude toward the future of field-ready technologies like SHERLOCK? A. Pessimistic. B. Doubtful. C. Optimistic. D. Indifferent. 30. Which of the following would be the most suitable title for the passage? A. Riverside Ecology: Why eDNA Helps to Track Traces in the Field. B. From Footprints to Fingerprints: Biodiversity Monitoring Reshaped. C. The Biolaboratory's Future: The Inevitable Rise of eDNA Technologies. D. Vanishing Species: Conservation of Biodiversity Despite Human Activity. D “Assume you are wrong.” The advice came from Brian Nosek, a psychology professor, who was offering a strategy for pursuing better science. To understand the context for Nosek’s advice, we need to take a step back to the nature of science itself. You see despite what many of us learned in elementary school, there is no single scientific method. Just as scientific theories become elaborated and change, so do scientific methods. But methodological reform hasn't come without some fretting. Nasty things have been said by and about methodological reformers. Few people like having the value of their life’s work called into question. On the other side, few people are good at voicing criticisms in kind and constructive ways. So, part of the challenge is figuring out how to bake critical self-reflection into the culture of science itself, so it unfolds as a welcome and integrated part of the process, and not an embarrassing sideshow. What Nosek recommended was a strategy for changing the way we offer and respond to critique. Assuming you are right might be a motivating force, sustaining the enormous effort that conducting scientific work requires. But it also makes it easy to interpret criticisms as personal attacks. Beginning, instead, from the assumption you are wrong, a criticism is easier to interpret as a constructive suggestion for how to be less wrong — a goal that your critic probably shares. One concern about this approach is that it could be demoralizing for scientists. Striving to be less wrong might be a less effective motivation than the promise of being right. Another concern is that a strategy that works well within science could backfire when it comes to communicating science with the public. Without an appreciation for how science works, it’s easy to take uncertainty or disagreements as marks against science, when in fact they reflect some of the very features of science that make it our best approach to reaching reliable conclusions about the world. Science is reliable because it responds to evidence: as the quantity and quality of our evidence improves, our theories can and should change, too. Despite these worries, I like Nosek’s suggestion because it builds in cognitive humility along with a sense that we can do better. It also builds in a sense of community — we’re all in the same boat when it comes to falling short of getting things right. Unfortunately, this still leaves us with an untested hypothesis: that assuming one is wrong can change community norms for the better, and ultimately support better science and even, perhaps, better decisions in life. I don’t know if that’s true. In fact, I should probably assume that it’s wrong. But with the benefit of the scientific community and our best methodological tools, I hope we can get it less wrong, together. 31. What is the function of Paragraph 3 in the passage? A. To introduce the concept of intellectual modesty. B. To criticize the conservative mindset of scientists. C. To illustrate the challenges scientific community faces. D. To explain why methodological reformers need self-reflection. 32 What does the word “demoralizing” underlined in Paragraph 5 most probably mean? A. Worrying. B. Confusing. C. Destructive. D. Discouraging. 33. What will the author probably agree with? A. Nosek’s strategy is among the best methodological tools. B. Nosek’s strategy can increase the motivation of scientists. C. The public should not be informed of scientific uncertainty. D. Intellectual modesty might drive collective progress in science. 34. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To show self-reflection is also part of science. B. To suggest a humble attitude in doing science. C. To explain why the public misunderstands science. D. To argue against adopting a single method in science. 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。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Modern life offers us endless ways to fill our days, yet not all activities bring the same sense of satisfaction. ____35____ By understanding the different kinds of activities we engage in, we can make more intentional choices and create a life that feels both meaningful and enjoyable. We can divide daily activities into four categories: Pleasing, Living, Agonizing, and Yielding. Pleasing activities are low-effort, high-reward moments. They require little planning or time — like taking a walk in nature, listening to a favorite playlist, or calling a friend just to say hello. ____36____ In reality, the most restorative experiences often come from these smaller, everyday pleasures. ____37____ They may feel challenging at first, but they match your values and leave you with a strong sense of meaning. This could be learning a new skill or stepping out of your comfort zone by completing a demanding project. Such experiences take more effort than Pleasing activities, but they make you feel more alive and are essential for personal growth. In contrast to these fulfilling experiences, Agonizing activities are those you feel obliged to do but that drain(榨干) your energy and bring little enjoyment. They can include unpleasant tasks, self-imposed obligations, or chores you would avoid if given the choice. ____38____ The goal is not to remove all Agonizing activities but to improve how you approach them, making them less draining or more purposeful. Yielding activities demand little effort but also offer little satisfaction. These include mindless scrolling through social media, watching mediocre entertainment, or repeatedly checking your inbox without urgency. In small doses (剂量), such activities can be harmless ways to relax. ____39____ Once you've reflected on how you spend your time, aim for one small shift each day. Choose a Pleasing or Living activity you want to do more — perhaps a short walk, trying something new, or working on a project aligned with your values. Gradually replace moments that leave you drained or distracted with those that make you feel engaged and present. A. Living activities are the activities that stretch you beyond your limits. B. The benefits of these activities are often immediate but rarely last long. C. Some lift us instantly, others challenge us, while some tire us out unnoticed. D. These simple joys are often overlooked as people believe fun must involve a big event. E. Unlike Pleasing activities, Living activities are the tasks that demand your full attention. F. But over time, they can replace meaningful experiences and distract you from true desires. G. While some are unavoidable, many turn out to be optional when you examine them honestly. 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。 Learning favoritism The human brain tends to play favorites. Its prejudices well demonstrated by psychological studies, include the “halo effect”: if we like a certain quality in a person, we’re more likely to view their unrelated traits positively as well. There’s also “affinity bias”, which refers to how we are attracted to people with backgrounds or characteristics similar to our own. Now a study shows how cognitive biases could profoundly affect our most basic learning and memory processes. “What we show is not that people are biased; that we already kind of know,” says Inés Bramão, a psychologist at Sweden’s Lund University and co-author of the new study, published in Communications Psychology. “We give an explanation of why people are biased. The key may be that we are more likely to expand our knowledge based on information provided by people we like.” Such bias could help explain how people develop strongly polarized (两极分化的) views. Study participants first chose “teammates” and “opponents” from among images of random faces based on their like or dislike of the faces. Then they created imaginary backstories for each chosen face, giving characteristics and identities they liked to teammates and ones they disliked to opponents. Next, participants viewed images of each face set in a landscape or other background alongside a common household object, as if the person were “showing” the participant the object. Later, the participants tried to match up objects that had shared the same background—this time, without the faces displayed. This tested their ability to learn new information through a process called memory integration: linking memories of multiple past events to make new inferences. The participants did significantly better when linking objects that had initially been “presented” by an individual they liked, which the researchers say indicates a fundamental bias in how we associate previously learned information with a new, partially related event. The study authors suggest this finding helps to show how people’s opinions can become intensely polarized and increasingly extreme. If we tend to build understanding based mostly on what we learn from a limited set of liked individuals—largely because of their similarities to us—these beliefs can remain unchallenged, leading to narrowing viewpoints. Psychologist Charles Stone of the City University of New York says that this study is just the beginning and that further research could move beyond images to test learning with real-world events. “This could have important implications for how people make inferences and connect dots about their beliefs that then match their worldviews,” he says. “There’s a lot of potential moving forward.” 40. What are the prejudices mentioned in the passage? ________________________________________________________________ 41. Why are people cognitively biased according to the study? ________________________________________________________________ 42. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. The study finding suggests people tend to build understanding based mostly on knowledge from individuals they like to challenge their narrowing viewpoints. ________________________________________________________________ 43. What method(s) can you adopt to overcome the cognitive bias in your daily life? ________________________________________________________________ 第二节（20分） 44. 假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。近期，你校英国外教Jim做了关于口语训练方法的讲座。请你用英文给他写一封电子邮件，内容包括： 1.表达感谢并简述收获； 2.说明你口语练习中仍存在困惑并寻求帮助。 注意：1.词数100左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯 Dear Jim, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 北大附中预科部2025—2026学年度阶段练习 英 语 2025.8 本试卷共10页，100分。考试时长90分钟。考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。考试结束后，将答题卡交回。 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，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。 【1~10题答案】 【答案】1. C 2. A 3. C 4. A 5. B 6. B 7. D 8. B 9. A 10. D 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分） A 【11~13题答案】 【答案】11. fell 12. Without 13. took##had taken B 【14~16题答案】 【答案】14. are held 15. competing 16. growth C 【17~20题答案】 【答案】17. left 18. which 19. ourselves 20. how 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，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。 A 【21~23题答案】 【答案】21. B 22. C 23. D B 【24~26题答案】 【答案】24. D 25. A 26. B C 【27~30题答案】 【答案】27. D 28. B 29. C 30. B D 【31~34题答案】 【答案】31. C 32. D 33. D 34. B 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。选项中有两项为多余选项。 【35~39题答案】 【答案】35. C 36. D 37. A 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） 【40~43题答案】 【答案】40. Halo effect and affinity bias. 41. Because people are more likely to expand their knowledge based on information provided by those they like. 42. The study finding suggests people tend to build understanding based mostly on knowledge from individuals they like to challenge their narrowing viewpoints. According to the passage, the study finding suggests people tend to build understanding based mostly on knowledge from individuals they like, which leaves their beliefs unchallenged and leads to narrowing viewpoints. 43. Possible version One highly effective method is to actively seek out opposing viewpoints, rather than only consuming content that confirms what we already think. This helps us weigh information more objectively, thereby reducing bias. After practicing this regularly, seeking diverse perspectives will become a natural part of the thinking process, helping us make more rational decisions. 第二节（20分） 【44题答案】 【答案】Possible version 1 Dear Jim, I’m Li Hua, a senior three student from Hongxing Middle School. I’m writing to express my sincere gratitude for your recent lecture on oral English training methods. Your lecture was extremely engaging and informative. I’ve learned various practical techniques, like the importance of imitation and the value of daily practice. These tips have inspired me to practice more regularly and I’ve noticed a slight improvement in my pronunciation. However, I still face some challenges. I often feel nervous when speaking English, which leads to frequent pauses and mistakes. Also, I’m not sure how to expand my vocabulary in a short time for more fluent communication. Could you offer me some advice? Your guidance would be of great help. Thank you again for your wonderful lecture Looking forward to your reply. Yours, Li Hua Possible version 2 Dear Jim, I’m Li Hua, a senior three student from Hongxing Middle School. I’m writing to express my sincere gratitude for your enlightening lecture on oral training methods. Your innovative techniques, especially the “shadowing” exercise and daily self-recording tips, have inspired me to practice more actively. I now realize the importance of mimicking natural rhythms and reflecting on my own speech patterns. However, I still struggle with two challenges. First, despite memorizing vocabulary, I often freeze when organizing thoughts into fluent sentences during conversations. Second, I’m unsure how to self-correct pronunciation errors effectively without immediate feedback. Could you kindly recommend specific strategies or resources to address these issues? Your guidance would mean a lot to me. Thank you again for sharing your expertise. Looking forward to your advice. Yours, Li Hua 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $