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2025-2026学年度第一学期第一次学情检测 高二英语试题 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分 30 分） 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What did the speakers do just now? A. They were at a restaurant. B. They packed their clothes. C. They helped an old lady. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: What are those things in our suitcase? There aren’t any clothes at all. Where have you put them? M: Oh, no. This is not our suitcase. W: What do you mean? M: The old lady must have taken ours by mistake. Just now she was sitting next to us at the restaurant. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the boy probably want from the woman? A. Thirty more dollars. B. Twenty more dollars. C. Ten more dollars. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: Here’s ten dollars. I’ll pick you up in thirty minutes at the front of the mall. Find a nice gift for your friend’s birthday. M: Aw, Mom! Can’t I have twenty? 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why might the man be surprised? A. The woman was late. B. The woman arrived early. C. The woman worked overtime tonight. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: Jenny! I wasn’t expecting you at this time. I thought you weren’t getting to the party until after 7:00. W: Yeah, I didn’t have to work overtime tonight. My boss actually let me off when he said he would. Who could have guessed? 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the woman likely to do? A. Make a phone call. B. Handle the problem. C. Have a rest. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: Do you think you can take care of everything in the office today? M: No problem, just go home and take a rest. If there is anything I feel I cannot handle, I will call you. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the man doing? A. Asking the way. B. Giving directions. C. Correcting a mistake. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】M: Excuse me, I got lost. I took a bus to city hall, but I can’t find the place. W: This is the concert hall, not city hall. To go there, you should take the bus at Grand Hotel over there. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. Why does Lucia ask for leave? A. To get more sleep. B To wait in the traffic jam. C. To deal with a traffic accident. 7. How did Lucia go to the office today? A. By car. B. By subway. C. By bus. 【答案】6. C 7. A 【解析】 【原文】W: Robert, I wonder if I could ask you for a half day leave. M: Lucia, what’s wrong? Did you get up late again? W: No, I had a small traffic accident on the way to our company, so I need to deal with it now. M: Oh, sorry to hear that. Are you OK now? Um, wait a minute, I remember you always come to the office by subway or bus. W: Well, I’m fine now. I bought a new car yesterday, so I drove today. M: Okay, I got it. You can come to the office later after solving your problem. W: Okay, thanks. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. When will the speakers go to the theater? A. This afternoon. B. Tomorrow morning. C. Tomorrow afternoon. 9. How much does a bus tour cost per person? A. $3.5. B. $5. C. $6.5. 【答案】8. A 9. C 【解析】 【原文】W: So, there’s a great walking tour tomorrow morning. What do you think, Joe? M: Well, we’ve got theater tickets for this afternoon, so we’ll be too tired for the walking tour in the morning. W: Why not? It’ll be fun! Look, it’s only $5 each. M: I hate the tiring feeling! W: Ah, what about this? There’s a bus tour tomorrow afternoon. It’s only $1.5 more than the walking tour and it goes all around the main tourist sites! M: Yeah, that sounds OK. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. How does the woman feel at first ? A. Tired. B. Worried. C. Hungry. 11. Which place are the speakers going to ? A. A service station. B. A train station. C. A store. 12. What is the man likely to do next ? A. Drive slowly. B. Have a meal. C. Take a rest. 【答案】10. C 11. B 12. C 【解析】 【原文】W: I think we should stop at a service station or a store for some food. I’m starving. M: Hang in there. I guess we almost get to the destination. W: You guess ? Uh , are we lost ? Should I ask someone for directions ? M: Don’t worry. I never get lost. Trust me. W: I’ve never been here before. Do you know where we are ? M: Sure , this road is a shortcut to the train station. After we pass the section of the road , we will get closer to it. W: Fine. Could you drive slower? It’s getting dark. It will be more dangerous to drive here. You really have to slow down. M: You’re right. I should take your advice. W: You look really tired. How about letting me drive? M: OK. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. Which behavior may get the most serious punishment? A. Smoking in the cars. B. Not wearing the helmet. C. Bumping into other cars on purpose. 14. What punishment will the listeners get for driving rudely at first? A. A warning. B. A fine. C. Being asked to leave. 15. How many rules does the speaker talk about? A. 3. B. 4. C. 5. 16. What will the listeners do next? A. Start their first race. B. Sign the insurance forms. C. Have a check on their cars. 【答案】13. B 14. A 15. B 16. C 【解析】 【原文】M: OK, welcome to Fast&Furious Mini Cars! I know you guys know how to drive cars out on the streets, but that doesn’t mean we can automatically trust you to handle these smaller vehicles on this indoor racetrack. So, before we get started, I just want to go over some ground rules. NO.1: you must wear your helmet and seatbelt at all times. Anyone who is found breaking this rule will be asked to leave the racetrack and will not receive a refund of their deposit. NO.2: please drive safely. This means no bumping into other cars on purpose, and be aware that drivers who are judged to be driving too aggressively will be given a warning before being asked to leave. NO.3: there is absolutely no eating, drinking, or smoking in the vehicle. There is a restaurant where drivers can relax between races, but nothing except the driver should be in the mini cars. Finally, please make sure you are familiar with all the safety features of the vehicle before the first race starts. These include the door locks, the emergency braking system, and the emergency lights. If there is an accident out on the track, you’ll need to be able to use these features as quickly and safely as possible. You’ve all signed your insurance forms already, so if there are no other questions, pick out your helmets and let’s get out to the track and check out the cars! 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. When is Sweetest Day? A. The second Saturday in October. B. The third Saturday in October. C. The third Sunday in October. 18. What is the purpose of Sweetest Day? A. To make friends. B. To make someone happy. C. To make cities more beautiful. 19. Who did the Cleveland man help? A. His friends and relatives. B. The aged and his neighbors. C. The city’s orphans and patients. 20. How did the Cleveland man start Sweetest Day? A. By offering hugs. B. By giving away small gifts. C. By distributing some cash. 【答案】17. B 18. B 19. C 20. B 【解析】 【原文】W: Sweetest Day is always the third Saturday in October. This holiday is much more important in some regions than in others. Detroit, Cleveland and Buffalo are the biggest, sweetest day cities, but this holiday is gaining in popularity. Every year throughout the country, sweetest day is celebrated to make someone happy. It is an occasion which offers an opportunity to remember not only the sick, aged and orphaned but also friends and relatives. Over sixty years ago, a Cleveland man, believing that the city’s orphans and patients too often felt forgotten, formed in the mind an idea of showing them that they were not. He did this by the distribution of small gifts. With the help of his friends and neighbors, he distributed them on a Saturday in October. In the years that followed, other residents began to participate in the event, which came to be called sweetest day. In time, the day became an occasion for acknowledging others with a kind act or a small remembrance. Soon the idea began spreading to other cities all over the country. 第二部分阅读(共两节, 满分50分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分, 满分37.5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。 A Families and Youth: Instructions for Volunteering in the Golden Gate National Parks With a number of our volunteer programs, all ages are welcome and families are encouraged. Our park volunteer programs are designed to provide a rewarding and safe volunteer experience, but when working with families and young volunteers we need active adult guardian participation to be successful. Instruction: · The park volunteer programs are not drop- off programs. · Volunteers under the age of 18 must have the parent approval section signed on. · Adult guardian required for volunteers under the age of 15. · Children under the age of 7 must have a dedicated adult guardian that can help them participate. · Young children who cannot participate in the work are welcome to attend, but we ask that they do not become a distraction to other volunteers. · Adult guardians are expected to act as positive role models and to help their young volunteers participate in a safe and constructive way · Participate fully in the volunteer program. · Demonstrate safe tool use, politely work with others. · Provide motivation and encouragement. ·Preparation: What to Bring ·All need to complete a volunteer agreement form (PDF). ·Bring a reusable water bottle. We’ll have water stations for refills. ·If you have a pair of favorite gloves, feel free to bring those. ·All necessary tools, supplies, gloves, and training will be provided. What to Wear ·You are advised to take a hat and sunscreen. ·Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required. ·Bring layers for changing weather and a raincoat if necessary. 21. Where is the text probably taken from? A. A textbook. B. An activity plan. C. A report. D. A guideline. 22. What role do adult guardians play in the volunteer program? A. Serve as assistants to the volunteers. B. Provide necessary tools and training. C. Make sure safety and set a good example. D. Need to guide the volunteer under 18 years old. 23. What are the must-bring items for volunteers? A. Closed-toe shoes and sunscreen. B. Gloves, tools and training materials. C. A reusable water bottle and a raincoat. D. A volunteer agreement form and long pants. 【答案】21. D 22. C 23. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍的是一个志愿者项目的指南。 【21题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章的标题“Families and Youth: Instructions for Volunteering in the Golden Gate National Parks(家庭与青少年：金门国家公园志愿服务指南)”以及文章结构信息可知，本文是一个参加活动的指南。故选D项。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据Instruction部分中的“Adult guardians are expected to act as positive role models and to help their young volunteers participate in a safe and constructive way.(成年监护人应起到积极的榜样作用，并帮助他们的年轻志愿者以安全和建设性的方式参与。)”可知，成年人所承担的角色是确保孩子的安全并做好榜样的作用。故选C项。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据Preparation下方的表格中“All need to complete a volunteer agreement form (PDF).(所有志愿者都需要填写一份志愿者协议表格（PDF）。)”以及“Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required.(必须穿长裤和包头鞋。)”可知，参加活动的表格和长裤是必须带的物品。故选D项。 B A recent survey has shown that more men are adopting cats than women in recent years. People used to think cats are preferred by women, and dogs are the trusty friends of men. However, a new research from UK Pet Food uncovered an obvious gender (性别) difference in pet adoption numbers—with more men choosing to adopt adult cats than women. Over the past four years, 1.5 million new male households have been benefiting from the company of an adult cat, compared to around 1 million female households. The research findings highlight the function of the bond that can exist between a man and his furry friend. Although you may be fond of kittens with their playful and innocent nature, there’s a convincing reason to adopt an adult cat, especially for men seeking a loyal and entertaining companion. Unlike the troublesome process of raising a kitten, adult cats come with their personalities fully formed. This means that from day one, you can enjoy the companionship of a furry friend that has already settled into their characters and behaviors. For men with busy schedules or limited time for pet training, an adult cat provides instant companionship without the demanding needs of a young kitten. They’re already litter-trained and accustomed to basic grooming routines, making them an ideal choice for busy men. Michael Bellingham, Chief Executive of UK Pet Food said: “I was interested to see that more men are adopting older cats. Our research this year highlights the profound impact of pets—from fighting with loneliness to having a positive effect on our mental health. We were surprised to see that one fifth of the people with mental illness we interviewed want pets to be included in prescriptions, which can help treat their problems.” So, for men considering bringing a furry companion into their life, adopting an adult cat might just be the perfect choice. 24. What’s the reason for men to choose adult cats? A. They have the potential to care for their owners. B. They are innocent and loyal to the caring adults. C. They have fully developed personalities. D. They are a cure for rare diseases. 25. What can we know about the new research in paragraph 2? A. Compared to women, men prefer to adopt adult cats. B. Dogs are man’s most loyal friends of all time. C. Women are fond of being surrounded by lovely cats. D. Millions of households gain benefits from protecting pets. 26. What can be inferred from Michael Bellingham’s words? A. Adult cats are the best option of pets for UK families. B. Adult cats demand less company from their busy owners. C. Pets have a good impact on people’s mental health. D. Cats are a priceless drug for physical problems in UK. 27. Which of the following phrases can replace “prescription” in paragraph 5? A. Job interviews. B. Text books. C. Personal preference. D. Medical guidance. 【答案】24. C 25. A 26. C 27. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。研究表明近年来男性收养猫的数量多于女性，尤其更多男性选择收养成年猫。成年猫性格成熟，能给忙碌的男性提供陪伴，且宠物对人们心理健康有积极影响。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段中的“Unlike the troublesome process of raising a kitten, adult cats come with their personalities fully formed. This means that from day one, you can enjoy the companionship of a furry friend that has already settled into their characters and behaviors. (与养小猫的麻烦过程不同，成年猫的性格已经完全形成。这意味着从第一天起，你就可以享受一个毛茸茸的朋友的陪伴，它已经适应了自己的性格和行为。)”可知，成年猫已经形成了完整的个性，所以男性选择成年猫是因为它们具有完全成熟的个性，故选C项。 【25题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段中的“However, a new research from UK Pet Food uncovered an obvious gender (性别) difference in pet adoption numbers—with more men choosing to adopt adult cats than women. (然而，英国宠物食品公司的一项新研究发现，在宠物收养数量上存在明显的性别差异，选择收养成年猫的男性多于女性。) ”可知，与女性相比，男性更喜欢收养成年猫，故选A项。 【26题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第五段中的“Our research this year highlights the profound impact of pets—from fighting with loneliness to having a positive effect on our mental health.(我们今年的研究强调了宠物的深远影响，从对抗孤独到对我们的心理健康产生积极影响。)”可知，Michael Bellingham的话表明宠物对人们的心理健康有很好的影响，故选C项。 【27题详解】 词句猜测题。根据画线词上文“We were surprised to see that one fifth of the people with mental illness we interviewed want pets to be included in(我们感到很惊讶的是，在我们所采访的患有精神疾病的人群中，有五分之一的人希望将宠物纳入……)”以及后文“which can help treat their problems(这能够帮助解决他们的问题)”可知，让他们惊讶的是，接受采访的五分之一有精神疾病的人希望将宠物纳入“医疗指导”中，以帮助治疗他们的问题。D选项“Medical guidance.(医疗指导)”与划线词意思相近。故选D项。 C California researchers developed a glove embedded with electronic sensors that can translate American Sign Language (ASL) into English in real time through an app on your smartphone. Unlike its past counterparts, the new glove is lightweight, inexpensive and long-lasting. The device could help remove communication barriers between signers and non- signers. Hopefully, this may open up an easy way for people who use sign language to communicate directly with non- signers without needing someone else to translate for them. The team worked with four people who are deaf and use ASL and had them repeat gestures up to 15 times while wearing the glove-like device, simultaneously teaching a machine how to recognize them. The glove has thin, stretchable sensors made from“ electrically conducting yarns” that run up each finger and convert the movements into signals. These signals are sent to a “dollar-coin-sized” circuit board placed on the person’s wrist, which then wirelessly transfers them over to a smartphone. The system was able to recognize 660 hand motions and finger placements that stand for each letter in the English alphabet, different phrases and each number. The algorithm (计算程序) recognized the correct signs about 99% of the time, and in less than one second — or about a tone word per second. The researchers also placed sensors in between the participants eyebrows and on the sides of their mouths to “capture facial expressions that are a part of ASL”. The same exact hand-shape and movement can totally change meaning because of the facial expression that is used to accompany it. Take the word MUCH. The degree of how much can totally be determined by the facial expression alone while the sign stays the same. Researchers said the glove would need to learn more vocabulary and be able to translate signs faster in order to get a commercial version of it in stores. 28. Who are the main target users of the new glove? A. Translators. B. Foreign teachers. C. Sign language users. D. English learners. 29 What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about? A. Where the new glove was used. B. Why the new glove was invented. C. What makes the new glove popular. D. How the new glove works. 30. How do researchers improve the glove’s correctness of recognition? A. By catching facial expressions of the participants. B. By lengthening the time of catching gestures. C. By updating the algorithm of the smartphone. D. By inputting more lectern and words of different languages. 31. What will researchers do with the glove in the future according to the last paragraph? A. Make it useful for everyone. B. Improve its performance. C. Extend its service life. D. Beautify its outlook. 【答案】28. C 29. D 30. A 31. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一种新型手套，该手套由加州研究人员开发，内置传感器，能通过智能手机应用把美国手语实时翻译，促进手语与非手语使用者间的沟通。 【28题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“The device could help remove communication barriers between signers and non- signers. Hopefully, this may open up an easy way for people who use sign language to communicate directly with non- signers without needing someone else to translate for them. (该设备可以帮助消除签名者和非签名者之间的沟通障碍。希望这能为使用手语的人与不使用手语的人直接交流开辟一条简单的途径，而不需要别人为他们翻译。)”可知，该设备能为使用手语的人与不使用手语的人直接交流开辟一条简单的途径，由此可知，这款新手套是为手语使用者设计的。故选C项。 【29题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第四段“The glove has thin, stretchable sensors made from“ electrically conducting yarns” that run up each finger and convert the movements into signals. These signals are sent to a“ dollar- coin- sized” circuit board placed on the person’s wrist, which then wirelessly transfers them over to a smartphone. (这款手套有细长的可伸缩传感器，由“导电纱线”制成，每个手指上都有传感器，可以将动作转化为信号。这些信号被发送到放置在人手腕上的“一美元硬币大小”的电路板上，然后该电路板将信号无线传输到智能手机上。)”可知，这款手套上的传感器可以将动作转化为信号，这些信号发送到电路板上，然后电路板将信号无线传输到智能手机上，由此可知，本段主要介绍了这款新手套的工作原理。故选D项。 30题详解】 推理判断题。根据第六段中的“The researchers also placed sensors in between the participants eyebrows and on the sides of their mouths to “capture facial expressions that are a part of ASL”. The same exact hand-shape and movement can totally change meaning because of the facial expression that is used to accompany it.”. (研究人员还在参与者的眉毛之间和嘴侧放置了传感器，以“捕捉作为美国手语一部分的面部表情”。同样的手的形状和动作可以完全改变意思，因为伴随着它的面部表情。)”可知，研究人员将眉毛和嘴侧放置传感器，这样来捕捉作为手语一部分的面部表情，这样做的目的是提高手套的识别准确性，由此可知，研究人员通过从更多角度捕捉手语的信息来提高手套的识别准确性。故选A项。 【31题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Researchers said the glove would need to learn more vocabulary and be able to translate signs faster in order to get a commercial version of it in stores. (研究人员表示，这款手套需要学习更多的词汇，并能够更快地翻译手语，以便在商店中获得商业版本。)”可知，研究者认为这款手套还需要学习更多的词汇，以便更快地翻译手语，以便能早日推广，由此可知，在未来，研究人员将进一步提高这款手套的性能。故选B项。 D For many runners, a marathon can often be a challenge — but sometimes what gets a runner through the tough 26.2 miles is looking out into the crowd and seeing his or her loved one holding up a sign and shouting words of encouragement. For one mom, though, her loved one was a bit more hands-on. While running the REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon in Salt Lake City, Courtney Rich, a self-taught baker and mother of two, was beginning to run out of energy just yards from the end when she was suddenly joined by her 10-year-old daughter, Avery. The touching moment, caught on video and posted on social media, shows Avery running to her mother’s side to support her as she approached the end of the race. Rich’s face lit up when Avery joined her and helped her cross the finish line. Rich later said in the video’s caption that being joined by her daughter to finish the race was “a moment I hope neither of us ever forget”. Rich said that her daughter could tell she was struggling after a phone call near the end of the race. “She knew I had struggled the last few miles,” Rich said. “She saw tears in my eyes when I called on mile 24.” In the video, Rich’s facial expression changes from tiredness to a smile after seeing her daughter emerge from the crowd to join her. Then, Rich and her daughter ran hand-in-hand to the finish line. “Nothing could have prepared me for the moment my 10-year-old daughter would jump out of the crowd and run with me to the finish line,” she said. When the race was done, the two hugged each other at the finish line. The video ends with a final caption, “And then she just held me. She held me.” In the past, the REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon has had other memorable moments of mothers caring for their children, but perhaps not as hands-on as this one. 32. How did Avery react to the accident? A. She ran the rest in place of Rich. B. She tried to call for help at once. C. She helped Rich run to the finish line. D. She shouted encouraging words to Rich. 33. What happened to Rich when she was coming to the finish line? A. She felt herself struggling. B. She was far behind others. C. She fell down all of a sudden. D. She was interrupted by Avery. 34. How did Rich feel about Avery’s response? A. Doubtful. B. Content. C. Concerned. D. Expected. 35. What can be the best title for the text? A. A Mother Would Never Give Up On Her Marathon Dream B A Mother Encouraged Her Daughter To Pursue Her Dream C. A Daughter Got Involved In Her Mother’s Race By Mistake D. A Daughter Cheered For Her Mother By Joining In Her Race 【答案】32. C 33. A 34. B 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了在盐湖城举行的REVEL Big Cottonwood马拉松比赛中，一位母亲在接近终点时体力不支，她10岁的女儿加入比赛，帮助她冲过终点线的感人故事。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“The touching moment, caught on video and posted on social media, shows Avery running to her mother’s side to support her as she approached the end of the race.(这一感人的时刻被拍成视频并发布在社交媒体上，视频中，Avery跑到母亲身边，在母亲接近比赛终点时支持她。)”以及第四段中“Rich later said in the video’s caption that being joined by her daughter to finish the race was “a moment I hope neither of us ever forget”.(Rich后来在视频字幕中说，和女儿一起完成比赛是“我希望我们俩都永远不会忘记的时刻”。)”可知，Avery帮助Rich跑到了终点线。故选C。 【33题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“Rich said that her daughter could tell she was struggling after a phone call near the end of the race. “She knew I had struggled the last few miles,” Rich said. “She saw tears in my eyes when I called on mile 24.”(她提到，比赛快结束时，自己曾给女儿打电话，女儿能听出她当时很吃力。“她知道最后几英里我跑得很艰难，” Rich说，“我在24英里处给她打电话时，她看到我眼里含着泪水。”)”可知，Rich快到终点线时，她觉得自己很吃力。故选A。 【34题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中“Rich later said in the video’s caption that being joined by her daughter to finish the race was “a moment I hope neither of us ever forget”.(Rich后来在视频字幕中说，和女儿一起完成比赛是“我希望我们俩都永远不会忘记的时刻”。)”以及第五段中““Nothing could have prepared me for the moment my 10-year-old daughter would jump out of the crowd and run with me to the finish line,” she said.(“我从没想过，我10岁的女儿会突然从人群里跑出来，陪我一起冲过终点线，”她说。)”可知，Rich对Avery的反应感到满意。故选B。 【35题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是根据第一段“For many runners, a marathon can often be a challenge — but sometimes what gets a runner through the tough 26.2 miles is looking out into the crowd and seeing his or her loved one holding up a sign and shouting words of encouragement. For one mom, though, her loved one was a bit more hands-on.(对许多跑步者来说，马拉松往往是一项挑战——但有时，让跑步者跑完艰难的26.2英里的，是向人群中望去，看到他或她的爱人举着牌子，喊着鼓励的话。不过，对一位母亲来说，她所爱的人更注重实际行动。)”可知，文章主要讲述了Courtney Rich在参加马拉松比赛接近终点时体力不支，10岁的女儿Avery从人群中跑出，与她手牵手冲过终点线，这一温馨时刻被记录下来的故事。可知，D选项“A Daughter Cheered For Her Mother By Joining In Her Race(一个女儿加入她母亲的比赛为她加油)”最符合文章标题。故选D。 第二节(共5小题;每小题 2.5分,满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 How to Make Fitness Your First Priority (首要事情) There is no denying the fact that exercise is an essential part of maintaining an active, healthy lifestyle. But if you’re just struggling to make it your focus, every day can feel like a challenge. The good news is that making fitness your top priority is actually simple r than you might expect. ___36___ Everyone wants to believe that they will feel motivated for a vigorous workout in the evening after work. ___37___ Instead of pushing your workout to the evening and then potentially deciding to skip it, start your day with exercise. This will create a solid foundation for you to work for the rest of the day. Create proper goals There’s nothing more motivating than knowing you’ll have the satisfaction of reaching a benchmark (基准). Create real goals for yourself: write them down and let them be the driving factor that gets you up in the morning. ___38___. Be consistent One of the biggest problems to fitness training is inconsistency. ___39___ House Method recommends being consistent with your exercise until it begins to feel like a habit. This will allow you to include fitness as part of your routine, so that it becomes less of a “to-do” and more of a natural part of your day. ___40___ So whether you’re new to your workout routine or have been going to the gym for years, these quick, simple tips can help you reframe your approach so that fitness truly is your top focus. A. Work out in the morning B. Exercise at home anytime C. However, by that time, you’re least enthusiastic about workout. D. Get ahead of this issue by creating a set time when you will work out. E. There are countless services available for any type of exercise routine. F. These days, it’s easier than ever to make fitness your number one priority. G. Once you reach one significant point, you can begin stepping up your game for the next one. 【答案】36. A 37. C 38. G 39. D 40. F 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍如何将健身作为首要任务。 【36题详解】 根据下文“Everyone wants to believe that they will feel motivated for a vigorous workout in the evening after work. (每个人都想相信，下班后的晚上，他们会有动力进行剧烈的锻炼。)”和“Instead of pushing your workout to the evening and then potentially deciding to skip it, start your day with exercise. This will create a solid foundation for you to work for the rest of the day. (与其把你的锻炼推到晚上，然后可能决定跳过它，不如用锻炼开始你的一天。这将为你接下来一天的工作打下坚实的基础。)”可知，该段建议“早上进行锻炼”。所以选择项A“Work out in the morning (早上锻炼)”能概括本段主旨，符合题意。故选A。 【37题详解】 根据上文的“Everyone wants to believe that they will feel motivated for a vigorous workout in the evening after work. (每个人都想相信，下班后的晚上，他们会有动力进行剧烈的锻炼。)”可知，本空谈论下班后的晚上锻炼的情况。所以选择项C“However, by that time, you’re least enthusiastic about workout. (然而，到那个时候，你对锻炼最不感兴趣。)”与上文构成转折关系，符合题意。故选C。 【38题详解】 根据本段主题句“Create proper goals (制定适当的目标)”可知，本段主要讲述创建适当的目标。根据上文的“Create real goals for yourself: write them down and let them be the driving factor that gets you up in the morning..(为自己制定真正的目标：把它们写下来，让它们成为你早上起床的动力。)”可知，本空谈论锻炼目标有关话题。 所以选择项G“Once you reach one significant point, you can begin stepping up your game for the next one. (一旦你达到了一个重要的点，你就可以开始为下一个点加紧你的活动。)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选G。 【39题详解】 根据上文的“One of the biggest problems to fitness training is inconsistency. (健身训练最大的问题之一就是前后不一致。)”可知，本空要提出解决这个障碍的方法。 所以选择项D“Get ahead of this issue by creating a set time when you will work out. (制定一个固定的锻炼时间，提前解决这个问题。)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选D。 【40题详解】 根据下文的“So whether you’re new to your workout routine or have been going to the gym for years, these quick, simple tips can help you reframe your approach so that fitness truly is your top focus. (所以，无论你是刚开始锻炼，还是已经去健身房很多年了，这些快速、简单的建议都可以帮助你重新构建你的方法，让健身真正成为你的头等大事。)”可知，这些健身的建议能够使健身变得简单。 所以选择项F“These days, it’s easier than ever to make fitness your number one priority. (如今，把健身作为头等大事比以往任何时候都容易。)”能引起下文，符合题意。故选F。 第三部分语言运用(共两节,满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分) 阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A.B.C.D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I’ve always been creative since I was a little girl. Every day was an exciting adventure of ____41____ in my childhood filled with arts, crafts and music. ____42____, somewhere along the way I lost touch with my creative self. At 21, upon graduation, I ____43____ a job at a company. I would go to the office, sit at my desk and repeat the same work. The days were long and ____44____. Working this way for one year was painful enough. Before long I decided to make a ____45____. One thing I had developed an interest in was sewing, so I ____46____ a sewing course at a community college. It was only a five-week course but it ____47____ my interest and got my confidence up. As I dreamt bigger, later I ____48____ a part-time design course. I took classes two nights a week. Although exhausting, it gave me energy, ____49____ and happiness. As it became clearer that ____50____ was where my love lay, working at the company became harder. I felt bored. No energy, no ____51____ and zero fulfillment. Apparently, I needed a bigger change. ____52____, I made a difficult decision — quitting my ____53____ and studying my design course full time. The last few years witnessed my success in what I love. Today I am living a creative life as the ____54____ of my own fashion brand. I feel ____55____ that setting the wheels of change has led me to where I am today. 41. A. studying B. creation C. imagination D. amusement 42. A. Besides B. However C. Therefore D. Otherwise 43. A. landed B. desired C. shifted D. handled 44. A. challenging B. interesting C. rewarding D. boring 45. A. survey B. change C. commitment D. preparation 46. A. caught B. passed C. attended D. designed 47. A. maintained B. awakened C. increased D. protected 48. A. benefited from B. tried out for C. came up with D. signed up for 49. A. passion B. recognition C. curiosity D. innovation 50. A. fashion B. crafts C. arts D. adventure 51. A. promotion B. vacation C. business D. motivation 52. A. Initially B. Instantly C. Eventually D. Gradually 53. A. job B. dream C. interest D. decision 54. A. doctor B. designer C. inventor D. musician 55. A. inspired B. relieved C. blessed D. impressed 【答案】41. B 42. B 43. A 44. D 45. B 46. C 47. B 48. D 49. A 50. A 51. D 52. C 53. A 54. B 55. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作者讲述了自己勇敢选择自己喜欢的事业和人生，并取得成功的故事。 【41题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在我的童年，每天都是充满艺术、手工艺和音乐的令人兴奋的创造冒险。A. studying学习；B. creation创作；C. imagination想象力；D. amusement娱乐，娱乐活动。根据上文“I’ve always been creative since I was a little girl.”以及空后“filled with arts, crafts and music”可知，作者从小就很有创造力，童年里每天都做各种创作。故选B。 【42题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：然而，在途中的某个地方，我与创造性的自我失去了联系。A. Besides此外；B. However然而；C. Therefore因此；D. Otherwise否则。上文“I’ve always been creative since I was a little girl. Every day was an exciting adventure of ____1____ in my childhood filled with arts, crafts and music.”与空后“somewhere along the way I lost touch with my creative self.”为转折关系，however“然而”符合语境。故选B。 【43题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：21岁毕业时，我在一家公司找到了一份工作。A. landed着陆，成功得到；B. desired渴望；C. shifted转移；D. handled处理，应付。根据空后“I would go to the office, sit at my desk and repeat the same work.(我会去办公室，坐在办公桌前，重复做同样的工作)”可知，作者找到一份工作，land“成功得到，捞到（尤指许多人想得到的工作）”符合语境。故选A。 【44题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这样的日子漫长又无聊。A. challenging富于挑战性的；B. interesting有趣的；C. rewarding值得做的，报酬高的；D. boring令人厌烦的，乏味的。根据空前“I would go to the office, sit at my desk and repeat the same work.(我会去办公室，坐在办公桌前，重复做同样的工作)”以及空后“Working this way for one year was painful enough.(这样工作一年就已经够痛苦的了)”可知，作者觉得这样的日子很无聊、乏味的。故选D。 【45题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：不久之后，我决定做出改变。A. survey调查；B. change变化；C. commitment承诺；D. preparation准备。根据下文“One thing I had developed an interest in was sewing, so I ____6____ a sewing course at a community college.”以及下文“Apparently, I needed a bigger change.”可知，作者决定做出改变，重拾自己小时候的爱好。故选B。 【46题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我对缝纫产生了兴趣，所以我参加了一所社区大学的缝纫课程。A. caught抓住；B. passed 经过；C. attended参加，上 （学）；D. designed设计。根据下文“As I dreamt bigger, later I ____8____ a part-time design course. I took classes two nights a week.”可知，作者去上了社区大学的缝纫课程。故选C。 【47题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这只是一个为期五周的课程，但它唤醒了我的兴趣，让我树立了信心。A. maintained维护；B. awakened唤醒，唤起；C. increased增加；D. protected保护。根据空后“As I dreamt bigger, later I ____8____ a part-time design course.”可知，这个仅为期五周的课程，唤醒了作者的兴趣。故选B。 【48题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：随着我的梦想越来越大，后来我报了一个兼职设计课程。A. benefited from得益于；B. tried out for参加……选拔；C. came up with找到（答案），拿出（一笔钱等）；D. signed up for报名参加。根据下文“I took classes two nights a week.”可知，作者报名了设计课程。故选D。 【49题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：虽然很累，但它给了我能量、激情和快乐。A. passion激情，酷爱；B. recognition承认；C. curiosity好奇心；D. innovation创新，改革。根据下文“As it became clearer that ____10____ was where my love lay”可知，设计课程让作者找到了自己热爱的东西，passion“激情，酷爱”符合语境。故选A。 【50题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：随着我越来越清楚地意识到，时尚是我的挚爱，在这家公司的工作变得越来越艰难。A. fashion时尚，时装业；B. crafts工艺，手艺；C. arts技艺，人文科学；D. adventure冒险。根据下文“quitting my ____13____ and studying my design course full time”以及“Today I am living a creative life as the ____14____ of my own fashion brand.”可知，作者意识到自己喜欢时装设计。故选A。 【51题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：没有精力，没有动力，没有成就感。A. promotion晋升，促销；B. vacation假期；C. business商业，企业；D. motivation动力。根据上文“I would go to the office, sit at my desk and repeat the same work.(我会去办公室，坐在办公桌前，重复做同样的工作)”以及“I felt bored.(我感到厌倦)”可知，作者所做的工作让作者感觉没有动力，没有成就感。故选D。 【52题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：最后，我做了一个艰难的决定——辞去工作，全职学习设计课程。A. Initially最初；B. Instantly立刻；C. Eventually最终；D. Gradually逐渐地。根据空后“I made a difficult decision — quitting my ____13____ and studying my design course full time.”可知，作者最终决定辞职，全职学习设计。故选C。 【53题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：最后，我做了一个艰难的决定——辞去工作，全职学习设计课程。A. job工作；B. dream梦想；C. interest兴趣；D. decision决定。根据空后“studying my design course full time”可知，作者决定辞去工作，全职学习设计。故选A。 【54题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：今天，我作为自己时装品牌的设计师，过着创造性的生活。A. doctor医生；B. designer设计师；C. inventor发明家；D. musician音乐家。根据上文“quitting my ____13____ and studying my design course full time”可知，作者学习设计，最终成为一名设计师。故选B。 【55题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我感到很幸运，是改变的车轮把我带到了今天。A. inspired受到启发的，能力卓越的；B. relieved放心的，宽慰的；C. blessed有福的，幸运的；D. impressed有深刻的好印象。根据空后“setting the wheels of change has led me to where I am today”可知，作者对于自己做出改变从事自己热爱的设计行业感到非常幸运。故选C。 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分, 满分15分) 阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Chinese kung fu, also known as wushu or Chinese martial arts, is ____56____ important part of traditional Chinese culture. It is probably one of the earliest and longest lasting ____57____ (sport) that makes use of both brains and strength. There are several types of martial arts in China and kung fu is a common name ____58____ (give) to all of them. Kung fu began in China during the Zhou Dynasty(1046-256BC), ____59____ actually means “Achievement through great effort”. The theory of kung fu ____60____ (base) on classical Chinese philosophy. Over its long history it has developed as a unique combination of exercise, practical self-defense, self-discipline and art. It is estimated that people used sticks to fight ____61____ wild beasts and animals in ancient times and they ____62____ (gradual) gained experience in self defense. Chinese kung fu focused on ____63____ (increase) the power of the body as well as the mind of the Shaolin Monks. It was in the Shaolin temple where the practice of kung fu first began through the teachings of an Indian Buddhist Monk Bodhidharma. In the 19th and the 20th century, Kung fu spread to cinema screens and helped Chinese kung fu receive wide ____64____ (recognize). Today, many people from around the world practice and learn kung fu _____65_____ (keep) a healthy body and mind. 【答案】56. an 57. sports 58. given 59. which 60. is based 61. against 62. gradually 63. increasing 64. recognition 65. to keep 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是中国功夫发展的历史和现状。 【56题详解】 考查冠词。句意：中国功夫，又称武术或中国武术，是中国传统文化的重要组成部分。分析句子结构可知，part为可数名词单数，根据句意可知，此处泛指“一个重要组成部分”，应用不定冠词，且important是发音以元音音素开头的单词，应用不定冠词an。故填an。 【57题详解】 考查名词。句意：它可能是最早、持续时间最长的既需要脑力又需要力量的运动之一。分析句子结构可知，此处应为名词作宾语，sport意为“运动”为可数名词单数，one of...意为“……之一”，其后应用可数名词复数形式。故填sports。 【58题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：中国有几种武术，功夫是对所有武术的统称。分析句子结构可知，此处应用非谓语动词作后置定语，name与其逻辑主语a common name之间是被动关系，所以应用过去分词作后置定语。故填given。 【59题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：功夫起源于中国周朝(公元前1046-256年)，意思是“通过努力取得成就”。分析句子结构可知，空处引导非限制性定语从句，从句中缺少主语，所以使用关系代词，先行词为Kung fu指物，that不能引导非限制性定语从句。故填which。 【60题详解】 考查谓语动词。句意：功夫理论是以中国古典哲学为基础的。分析句子结构可知，此处为句子的谓语动词，根据句意可知，此处是在叙述一般事实，应用一般现在时，主语the theory of kung fu与动词base之间为被动关系，所以应用一般现在时的被动语态，主语the theory of kung fu为单数。故填is based。 【61题详解】 考查介词。句意：据估计，在古代，人们用棍棒来对付野兽和动物，并逐渐获得了自卫的经验。根据句意可知，此处表示“与……抗争”，应用短语fight against符合句意。故填against。 【62题详解】 考查副词。句意：据估计，在古代，人们用棍棒来对付野兽和动物，并逐渐获得了自卫的经验。分析句子结构可知，此处应用副词作状语修饰动词gained，gradual的副词为gradually意为“逐渐地”符合句意。故填gradually。 【63题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：中国功夫专注于增加身体的力量，以及少林和尚的思想。分析句子结构可知，此处应用非谓语动词作宾语， focus on后应为动名词形式，结合句意，此处表示主动意义。故填increasing。 【64题详解】 考查名词。句意：在19世纪和20世纪，功夫传播到电影屏幕上，并帮助中国功夫获得广泛认可。分析句子结构可知，此处应为名词作宾语，recognize的名词为recognition意为“认可”且为不可数名词。故填recognition。 【65题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：今天，来自世界各地的许多人练习和学习功夫，以保持健康的身心。分析句子结构可知，此处应为非谓语动词作状语，根据句意可知，此处意为“为了”，所以应为动词不定式作目的状语，且表示主动意义。故填to keep。 第四部分写作(共两节, 满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 66. 假定你是李华，下周你将代表班级参加学校英语演讲比赛，请你以“The Impacts of Smartphones on Students”为题写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括: 1. 分析现状； 2. 阐述影响； 3. 提出使用建议。 注意： (1) 写作词数应为80个左右； (2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Good morning, everyone! _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for your listening! 【答案】Good morning, everyone! I’m honored to deliver a speech themed “The Impacts of Smartphones on Students”. Nowadays, smartphones are everywhere among students. We use them for various purposes, from study to entertainment. Smartphones bring both advantages and disadvantages. They provide quick access to a vast amount of learning resources, enabling us to study more efficiently. However, they also distract us easily. Many students are addicted to mobile games and social media, which leads to a decline in their academic performance. To make good use of smartphones, we should set clear time limits for non - study use and download beneficial apps for learning. Only in this way can we maximize their benefits while minimizing the negative impacts. Thank you for your listening! 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。考生需代表班级参加学校英语演讲比赛，以“The Impacts of Smartphones on Students”为题写一篇演讲稿，内容包括分析现状、阐述影响、提出使用建议。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 各种各样的：various → a variety of 大量的：a vast amount of → a large quantity of 使能够：enable → allow 沉迷于：be addicted to → be obsessed with 导致：lead to → result in 充分利用：make good use of → take full advantage of 2. 句型拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：I’m honored to deliver a speech themed “The Impacts of Smartphones on Students”. 拓展句：I’m honored to deliver a speech which was themed “The Impacts of Smartphones on Students”. 【点睛】【高分句型1】They provide quick access to a vast amount of learning resources, enabling us to study more efficiently.（运用了现在分词作结果状语） 【高分句型2】Only in this way can we maximize their benefits while minimizing the negative impacts.（运用了only加介词短语位于句首的部分倒装结构） 第二节 读后续写(满分25分) 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 There was a time in my life when I enjoyed violin very much. But when it came to performing in front of other people, I always became nervous and got discouraged frequently with my inability to play as well as I could when practicing alone. The fear of making mistakes made my hand tremble, overshadowing the joy I found in music. I worried that a single wrong note would break the connection I hoped to create with my listeners. Determined to overcome this fear, I joined my high school orchestra (管弦乐队) as a freshmen. At our first class, the conductor announced that we would have the opportunity to perform in San Antonio, and everyone was excited about the trip. A few weeks before the actual trip, one of my friends sent me a video of Joshua Bell, a well-known violinist, performing at a subway station. I was particularly fascinated by one piece that he played for the passersby. And he earned $32.17 for that piece. I was deeply moved by the emotional richness and complexity of the piece, and I felt a strong desire to express its beauty. I imagined myself performing it confidently, just like Bell. I started practicing it like crazy. However, the difficulty of the piece and the constant repetitions and adjustments wore me out to the point where I almost considered just giving up. But it was a worthy challenge and I thought I could master it, with my unique style. Several weeks later, our orchestra group were staying at a hotel in San Antonio. As we were hanging out, we found a beautiful courtyard just in front of the hotel. The friend who sent me the video and I were talking about how Joshua Bell’s performance at the subway station went viral on the social media. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Suddenly, he suggested that I play for the hotel customers in the courtyard. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I tried not to mind the mistakes halfway through the performance as before. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Suddenly, he suggested that I play for the hotel customers in the courtyard. At first, I was hesitant. The fear of making mistakes and embarrassing myself in front of others welled up inside me. But then I thought of Joshua Bell’s performance in the subway station. He played with such passion and dedication regardless of the setting. I took a deep breath, nodded, and got my violin ready. I walked to the center of the courtyard, and as I started to play, all eyes turned towards me. I tried not to mind the mistakes halfway through the performance as before. Instead, I focused on the music itself, on expressing the beauty and emotion that I had felt when I first listened to the piece. I remembered the countless hours of practice, the determination to master this challenge. Gradually, I lost myself in the music. When I finished, there was a moment of silence, and then warm applause filled the courtyard. I looked around, seeing smiles on the faces of the hotel customers. A sense of accomplishment washed over me. I had finally overcome my fear and connected with the audience through the music. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了 作者曾经热爱小提琴，但在人前表演时总会因害怕犯错而紧张，影响发挥。为了克服恐惧，作者高一加入了学校管弦乐队，并之后将有机会在圣安东尼奥演出。一次，朋友给作者发了著名小提琴家约书亚·贝尔在地铁站表演的视频，作者被他演奏的曲目打动，决定练习并以独特风格演绎。几周后，作者所在的管弦乐队在圣安东尼奥的酒店停留，作者和朋友聊起约书亚·贝尔在地铁站的表演，这时朋友提议作者在酒店庭院为顾客演奏。 【详解】 1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“突然，他建议我在院子里为酒店顾客表演。”可知，第一段可描写作者刚开始很犹豫，因为一直以来在人前表演会紧张的心理还在，但是想到约书亚·贝尔在地铁站的表演后，作者决定尝试。于是作者开始演奏。 ②由第二段首句内容“我试图不像以前那样介意表演中的错误。”可知，第二段可描写作者专注于表演，并回忆起自己练习的时光，这给作者增强了信心。演奏结束后，响起了热烈的掌声，作者终于克服了自己的恐惧。 2.续写线索：犹豫——想到约书亚·贝尔在地铁站的表演——决定尝试——专注于演奏——观众热烈鼓掌——克服了恐惧 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①集中于：focus on/concentrate on ②表达：express/convey ③记得：remember/memorize 情绪类 ①恐惧：fear/fright ②激情：passion/enthusiasm 【点睛】[高分句型1] I walked to the center of the courtyard, and as I started to play, all eyes turned towards me.(运用了as引导的时间状语从句) [高分句型2] Instead, I focused on the music itself, on expressing the beauty and emotion that I had felt when I first listened to the piece.(运用了关系代词that引导的限制性定语从句和when引导的时间状语从句) [高分句型3] When I finished, there was a moment of silence, and then warm applause filled the courtyard.(运用了when引导的时间状语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025-2026学年度第一学期第一次学情检测 高二英语试题 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分 30 分） 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What did the speakers do just now? A. They were at a restaurant. B. They packed their clothes. C. They helped an old lady. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the boy probably want from the woman? A. Thirty more dollars. B. Twenty more dollars. C. Ten more dollars. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why might the man be surprised? A. The woman was late. B. The woman arrived early. C. The woman worked overtime tonight. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the woman likely to do? A. Make a phone call. B. Handle the problem. C. Have a rest. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the man doing? A. Asking the way. B. Giving directions. C. Correcting a mistake. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. Why does Lucia ask for leave? A To get more sleep. B. To wait in the traffic jam. C. To deal with a traffic accident. 7. How did Lucia go to the office today? A. By car. B. By subway. C. By bus. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. When will the speakers go to the theater? A. This afternoon. B. Tomorrow morning. C. Tomorrow afternoon. 9. How much does a bus tour cost per person? A. $3.5. B. $5. C. $6.5. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. How does the woman feel at first ? A. Tired. B. Worried. C. Hungry. 11. Which place are the speakers going to ? A. A service station. B. A train station. C. A store. 12. What is the man likely to do next ? A. Drive slowly. B. Have a meal. C. Take a rest. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. Which behavior may get the most serious punishment? A. Smoking in the cars. B. Not wearing the helmet. C. Bumping into other cars on purpose. 14. What punishment will the listeners get for driving rudely at first? A. A warning. B. A fine. C. Being asked to leave. 15. How many rules does the speaker talk about? A. 3. B. 4. C. 5. 16. What will the listeners do next? A. Start their first race. B. Sign the insurance forms. C. Have a check on their cars. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. When is Sweetest Day? A. The second Saturday in October. B. The third Saturday in October. C. The third Sunday in October. 18. What is the purpose of Sweetest Day? A. To make friends. B. To make someone happy. C. To make cities more beautiful. 19. Who did the Cleveland man help? A. His friends and relatives. B. The aged and his neighbors. C. The city’s orphans and patients. 20. How did the Cleveland man start Sweetest Day? A. By offering hugs. B. By giving away small gifts. C. By distributing some cash. 第二部分阅读(共两节, 满分50分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分, 满分37.5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。 A Families and Youth: Instructions for Volunteering in the Golden Gate National Parks With a number of our volunteer programs, all ages are welcome and families are encouraged. Our park volunteer programs are designed to provide a rewarding and safe volunteer experience, but when working with families and young volunteers we need active adult guardian participation to be successful. Instruction: · The park volunteer programs are not drop- off programs. · Volunteers under the age of 18 must have the parent approval section signed on. · Adult guardian required for volunteers under the age of 15 · Children under the age of 7 must have a dedicated adult guardian that can help them participate. · Young children who cannot participate in the work are welcome to attend, but we ask that they do not become a distraction to other volunteers. · Adult guardians are expected to act as positive role models and to help their young volunteers participate in a safe and constructive way. · Participate fully in the volunteer program. · Demonstrate safe tool use, politely work with others. · Provide motivation and encouragement. ·Preparation: What to Bring ·All need to complete a volunteer agreement form (PDF). ·Bring a reusable water bottle. We’ll have water stations for refills. ·If you have a pair of favorite gloves, feel free to bring those. ·All necessary tools, supplies, gloves, and training will be provided. What to Wear ·You are advised to take a hat and sunscreen. ·Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required. ·Bring layers for changing weather and a raincoat if necessary. 21. Where is the text probably taken from? A. A textbook. B. An activity plan. C. A report. D. A guideline. 22. What role do adult guardians play in the volunteer program? A. Serve as assistants to the volunteers. B. Provide necessary tools and training. C. Make sure safety and set a good example. D. Need to guide the volunteer under 18 years old. 23. What are the must-bring items for volunteers? A. Closed-toe shoes and sunscreen. B. Gloves, tools and training materials. C. A reusable water bottle and a raincoat. D. A volunteer agreement form and long pants. B A recent survey has shown that more men are adopting cats than women in recent years. People used to think cats are preferred by women, and dogs are the trusty friends of men. However, a new research from UK Pet Food uncovered an obvious gender (性别) difference in pet adoption numbers—with more men choosing to adopt adult cats than women. Over the past four years, 1.5 million new male households have been benefiting from the company of an adult cat, compared to around 1 million female households. The research findings highlight the function of the bond that can exist between a man and his furry friend. Although you may be fond of kittens with their playful and innocent nature, there’s a convincing reason to adopt an adult cat, especially for men seeking a loyal and entertaining companion. Unlike the troublesome process of raising a kitten, adult cats come with their personalities fully formed. This means that from day one, you can enjoy the companionship of a furry friend that has already settled into their characters and behaviors. For men with busy schedules or limited time for pet training, an adult cat provides instant companionship without the demanding needs of a young kitten. They’re already litter-trained and accustomed to basic grooming routines, making them an ideal choice for busy men. Michael Bellingham, Chief Executive of UK Pet Food said: “I was interested to see that more men are adopting older cats. Our research this year highlights the profound impact of pets—from fighting with loneliness to having a positive effect on our mental health. We were surprised to see that one fifth of the people with mental illness we interviewed want pets to be included in prescriptions, which can help treat their problems.” So, for men considering bringing a furry companion into their life, adopting an adult cat might just be the perfect choice. 24. What’s the reason for men to choose adult cats? A. They have the potential to care for their owners. B. They are innocent and loyal to the caring adults. C. They have fully developed personalities. D. They are a cure for rare diseases. 25. What can we know about the new research in paragraph 2? A. Compared to women, men prefer to adopt adult cats. B. Dogs are man’s most loyal friends of all time. C. Women are fond of being surrounded by lovely cats. D. Millions of households gain benefits from protecting pets. 26. What can be inferred from Michael Bellingham’s words? A. Adult cats are the best option of pets for UK families. B. Adult cats demand less company from their busy owners. C. Pets have a good impact on people’s mental health. D. Cats are a priceless drug for physical problems in UK. 27. Which of the following phrases can replace “prescription” in paragraph 5? A Job interviews. B. Text books. C. Personal preference. D. Medical guidance. C California researchers developed a glove embedded with electronic sensors that can translate American Sign Language (ASL) into English in real time through an app on your smartphone. Unlike its past counterparts, the new glove is lightweight, inexpensive and long-lasting. The device could help remove communication barriers between signers and non- signers. Hopefully, this may open up an easy way for people who use sign language to communicate directly with non- signers without needing someone else to translate for them. The team worked with four people who are deaf and use ASL and had them repeat gestures up to 15 times while wearing the glove-like device, simultaneously teaching a machine how to recognize them. The glove has thin, stretchable sensors made from“ electrically conducting yarns” that run up each finger and convert the movements into signals. These signals are sent to a “dollar-coin-sized” circuit board placed on the person’s wrist, which then wirelessly transfers them over to a smartphone. The system was able to recognize 660 hand motions and finger placements that stand for each letter in the English alphabet, different phrases and each number. The algorithm (计算程序) recognized the correct signs about 99% of the time, and in less than one second — or about a tone word per second. The researchers also placed sensors in between the participants eyebrows and on the sides of their mouths to “capture facial expressions that are a part of ASL”. The same exact hand-shape and movement can totally change meaning because of the facial expression that is used to accompany it. Take the word MUCH. The degree of how much can totally be determined by the facial expression alone while the sign stays the same. Researchers said the glove would need to learn more vocabulary and be able to translate signs faster in order to get a commercial version of it in stores. 28. Who are the main target users of the new glove? A. Translators. B. Foreign teachers. C. Sign language users. D. English learners. 29. What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about? A. Where the new glove was used. B. Why the new glove was invented. C. What makes the new glove popular. D. How the new glove works. 30. How do researchers improve the glove’s correctness of recognition? A. By catching facial expressions of the participants. B. By lengthening the time of catching gestures. C. By updating the algorithm of the smartphone. D. By inputting more lectern and words of different languages. 31. What will researchers do with the glove in the future according to the last paragraph? A. Make it useful for everyone. B. Improve its performance. C. Extend its service life. D. Beautify its outlook. D For many runners a marathon can often be a challenge — but sometimes what gets a runner through the tough 26.2 miles is looking out into the crowd and seeing his or her loved one holding up a sign and shouting words of encouragement. For one mom, though, her loved one was a bit more hands-on. While running the REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon in Salt Lake City, Courtney Rich, a self-taught baker and mother of two, was beginning to run out of energy just yards from the end when she was suddenly joined by her 10-year-old daughter, Avery. The touching moment, caught on video and posted on social media, shows Avery running to her mother’s side to support her as she approached the end of the race. Rich’s face lit up when Avery joined her and helped her cross the finish line. Rich later said in the video’s caption that being joined by her daughter to finish the race was “a moment I hope neither of us ever forget”. Rich said that her daughter could tell she was struggling after a phone call near the end of the race. “She knew I had struggled the last few miles,” Rich said. “She saw tears in my eyes when I called on mile 24.” In the video, Rich’s facial expression changes from tiredness to a smile after seeing her daughter emerge from the crowd to join her. Then, Rich and her daughter ran hand-in-hand to the finish line. “Nothing could have prepared me for the moment my 10-year-old daughter would jump out of the crowd and run with me to the finish line,” she said. When the race was done, the two hugged each other at the finish line. The video ends with a final caption, “And then she just held me. She held me.” In the past, the REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon has had other memorable moments of mothers caring for their children, but perhaps not as hands-on as this one. 32. How did Avery react to the accident? A. She ran the rest in place of Rich. B. She tried to call for help at once. C. She helped Rich run to the finish line. D. She shouted encouraging words to Rich. 33. What happened to Rich when she was coming to the finish line? A. She felt herself struggling. B. She was far behind others. C. She fell down all of a sudden. D. She was interrupted by Avery. 34. How did Rich feel about Avery’s response? A. Doubtful. B. Content. C. Concerned. D. Expected. 35. What can be the best title for the text? A. A Mother Would Never Give Up On Her Marathon Dream B. A Mother Encouraged Her Daughter To Pursue Her Dream C. A Daughter Got Involved In Her Mother’s Race By Mistake D. A Daughter Cheered For Her Mother By Joining In Her Race 第二节(共5小题;每小题 2.5分,满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 How to Make Fitness Your First Priority (首要事情) There is no denying the fact that exercise is an essential part of maintaining an active, healthy lifestyle. But if you’re just struggling to make it your focus, every day can feel like a challenge. The good news is that making fitness your top priority is actually simple r than you might expect. ___36___ Everyone wants to believe that they will feel motivated for a vigorous workout in the evening after work. ___37___ Instead of pushing your workout to the evening and then potentially deciding to skip it, start your day with exercise. This will create a solid foundation for you to work for the rest of the day. Create proper goals There’s nothing more motivating than knowing you’ll have the satisfaction of reaching a benchmark (基准). Create real goals for yourself: write them down and let them be the driving factor that gets you up in the morning. ___38___. Be consistent One of the biggest problems to fitness training is inconsistency. ___39___ House Method recommends being consistent with your exercise until it begins to feel like a habit. This will allow you to include fitness as part of your routine, so that it becomes less of a “to-do” and more of a natural part of your day. ___40___ So whether you’re new to your workout routine or have been going to the gym for years, these quick, simple tips can help you reframe your approach so that fitness truly is your top focus. A. Work out in the morning B. Exercise at home anytime C. However, by that time, you’re least enthusiastic about workout. D. Get ahead of this issue by creating a set time when you will work out. E. There are countless services available for any type of exercise routine. F. These days, it’s easier than ever to make fitness your number one priority. G. Once you reach one significant point, you can begin stepping up your game for the next one. 第三部分语言运用(共两节,满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分) 阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A.B.C.D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I’ve always been creative since I was a little girl. Every day was an exciting adventure of ____41____ in my childhood filled with arts, crafts and music. ____42____, somewhere along the way I lost touch with my creative self. At 21, upon graduation, I ____43____ a job at a company. I would go to the office, sit at my desk and repeat the same work. The days were long and ____44____. Working this way for one year was painful enough. Before long I decided to make a ____45____. One thing I had developed an interest in was sewing, so I ____46____ a sewing course at a community college. It was only a five-week course but it ____47____ my interest and got my confidence up. As I dreamt bigger, later I ____48____ a part-time design course. I took classes two nights a week. Although exhausting, it gave me energy, ____49____ and happiness. As it became clearer that ____50____ was where my love lay, working at the company became harder. I felt bored. No energy, no ____51____ and zero fulfillment. Apparently, I needed a bigger change. ____52____, I made a difficult decision — quitting my ____53____ and studying my design course full time. The last few years witnessed my success in what I love. Today I am living a creative life as the ____54____ of my own fashion brand. I feel ____55____ that setting the wheels of change has led me to where I am today. 41. A. studying B. creation C. imagination D. amusement 42. A. Besides B. However C. Therefore D. Otherwise 43. A. landed B. desired C. shifted D. handled 44. A. challenging B. interesting C. rewarding D. boring 45. A. survey B. change C. commitment D. preparation 46. A. caught B. passed C. attended D. designed 47. A. maintained B. awakened C. increased D. protected 48. A. benefited from B. tried out for C. came up with D. signed up for 49. A. passion B. recognition C. curiosity D. innovation 50. A. fashion B. crafts C. arts D. adventure 51. A. promotion B. vacation C. business D. motivation 52. A. Initially B. Instantly C. Eventually D. Gradually 53. A. job B. dream C. interest D. decision 54. A. doctor B. designer C. inventor D. musician 55. A. inspired B. relieved C. blessed D. impressed 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分, 满分15分) 阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Chinese kung fu, also known as wushu or Chinese martial arts, is ____56____ important part of traditional Chinese culture. It is probably one of the earliest and longest lasting ____57____ (sport) that makes use of both brains and strength. There are several types of martial arts in China and kung fu is a common name ____58____ (give) to all of them. Kung fu began in China during the Zhou Dynasty(1046-256BC), ____59____ actually means “Achievement through great effort”. The theory of kung fu ____60____ (base) on classical Chinese philosophy. Over its long history it has developed as a unique combination of exercise, practical self-defense, self-discipline and art. It is estimated that people used sticks to fight ____61____ wild beasts and animals in ancient times and they ____62____ (gradual) gained experience in self defense. Chinese kung fu focused on ____63____ (increase) the power of the body as well as the mind of the Shaolin Monks. It was in the Shaolin temple where the practice of kung fu first began through the teachings of an Indian Buddhist Monk Bodhidharma. In the 19th and the 20th century, Kung fu spread to cinema screens and helped Chinese kung fu receive wide ____64____ (recognize). Today, many people from around the world practice and learn kung fu _____65_____ (keep) a healthy body and mind. 第四部分写作(共两节, 满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 66. 假定你是李华，下周你将代表班级参加学校英语演讲比赛，请你以“The Impacts of Smartphones on Students”为题写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括: 1. 分析现状； 2. 阐述影响； 3. 提出使用建议。 注意： (1) 写作词数应为80个左右； (2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Good morning, everyone! _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for your listening! 第二节 读后续写(满分25分) 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 There was a time in my life when I enjoyed violin very much. But when it came to performing in front of other people, I always became nervous and got discouraged frequently with my inability to play as well as I could when practicing alone. The fear of making mistakes made my hand tremble, overshadowing the joy I found in music. I worried that a single wrong note would break the connection I hoped to create with my listeners. Determined to overcome this fear, I joined my high school orchestra (管弦乐队) as a freshmen. At our first class, the conductor announced that we would have the opportunity to perform in San Antonio, and everyone was excited about the trip. A few weeks before the actual trip, one of my friends sent me a video of Joshua Bell, a well-known violinist, performing at a subway station. I was particularly fascinated by one piece that he played for the passersby. And he earned $32.17 for that piece. I was deeply moved by the emotional richness and complexity of the piece, and I felt a strong desire to express its beauty. I imagined myself performing it confidently, just like Bell. I started practicing it like crazy. However, the difficulty of the piece and the constant repetitions and adjustments wore me out to the point where I almost considered just giving up. But it was a worthy challenge and I thought I could master it, with my unique style. Several weeks later, our orchestra group were staying at a hotel in San Antonio. As we were hanging out, we found a beautiful courtyard just in front of the hotel. The friend who sent me the video and I were talking about how Joshua Bell’s performance at the subway station went viral on the social media. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Suddenly, he suggested that I play for the hotel customers in the courtyard. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I tried not to mind the mistakes halfway through the performance as before. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $第一节听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。What are those things in our suitcase? There aren't any clothes at all. Where have you put them? Oh no, this is not our suitcase. What do you mean? The old lady must taken hours by a mistake. Just now, he was sitting next toward at the restaurant. Here's ten dollars. I'll pick you up in thirty minutes at the front of the mall. Find a nice gift for your friend's birthday. Ah, mom, can I have twenty? Jenny, I wasn't expecting you at this time. I thought you weren't getting to the party until after seven o'clock. Yeah. I didn't have to work overtime tonight. My boss actually let me off when he said he would. Who could have guessed? Do you think you can take care of everything in the office today? No problem, just go home and take a rest. If there is anything I feel I cannot handle, I will call you. Excuse me, I got lost. I took a bus to city hall, but I can't find the place. This is the concert hall, not city hall. To go there, you should take the bus at grand hotel over there. 第一节到此结束，第二节听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟。听完后各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第六和第7两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Robert, I wonder if I could ask you for a half day, leave. Lua, what's wrong? Did you get up played again? No, I had a small traffic accident on the way to our company, so I need to deal with IT now. Oh, sorry to hear that. Are you? O, K, now, wait a minute. I remember you always come to the office by subway or bus. Well, i'm fine now. I bought a new car yesterday, so I drove today. Okay, I got IT. You can come to the office later after solving your problem. Okay, thanks, Robert. I wonder if I could ask you for a half day. leave. Lua, what's wrong? Did you get up played again? No, I had a small traffic accident on the way to our company, so I need to deal with IT now. Oh, sorry to hear that. Are you? O, K, now, wait a minute. I remember you always come to the office by subway or bus. Well, i'm fine now. I bought a new car yesterday, so I drove today. Okay, I got IT. You can come to the office later after solving your problem. Okay, thanks. 听下面一段对话，回答第八和第9两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。So there is a great walking toward tomorrow morning. What do you think. joe? Well, we've got thear tickets for this afternoon, so i'll be too tired for the walking . tour in the morning. Why not? It'll be fun. Look, it's only five dollars each. I hate the tiring feeling. Ah what about this? There's a bus tour tomorrow afternoon. It's only one dollar fifty more than the walking tour. And IT goes all around the main . tourist sites. Yeah, that sounds okay. So there is a great walking toward tomorrow morning. What do you think. joe? Well, we've got theater tickets for this afternoon, so i'll be too tired for the walking . tour in the morning. Why not? It'll be fun. Look, it's only five dollars each. I hate the tiring feeling. Ah what about this? There's a bus tour tomorrow afternoon. It's only one dollar fifty more than the walking tour and IT goes all around the . main tourist sites. Yeah, that sounds okay. 听下面一段对话，回答第十至第十二三个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。I think we should stop at the service station or a store for some food. I'm starving. Hang in there. I guess we almost get to the destination. You guess, are we lost? Should I ask someone for directions? Don't worry, I never get lost. Trust me, i've never been here before. Do you know where we are? Sure, this road is a shortcut to the train station. After we pass the section of the road, we will get . closer to IT. fine. Could you drive slower? It's getting dark. IT will be more dangerous to drive here. You really have to slow down. You're right. I should take your advice. You look really tired how, without letting me drive. okay? I think we should stop at the service station or a store for some food. I'm starving. Hang in there. I guess we almost get to the destination. You guess, are we lost? Should I ask someone for directions? Don't worry, I never get lost. Trust me, i've never been here before. Do you know where we are? Sure, this road is a shortcut to the train station. After we passed the section of the road, we will get closer to IT. fine. Could you drive slower? It's getting dark. IT will be more dangerous to drive here. You really have to slow down. You're right. I should take your advice. You look really tired. How about letting me drive? okay? 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16 4个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Okay, welcome to fast and furious. Many cars. I know you guys know how to drive cars out on the streets, but that doesn't mean we can automatically trust you to handle these smaller vehicles on this indoor race track. So before we get started, I just want to go over some ground rules. Number one, you must wear your helmet and seat felt at all times. Anyone who is found breaking this role will be asked to leave the race track and will not receive a refund of their deposit. Number two, please drive safely. This means no bumping into other cars on purpose, and be aware that drivers who are judged to be driving too aggressively will be given a warning before being asked to leave. Number three, there is absolutely no eating, drinking or smoking in the vehicles. There is a restaurant where drivers can relax between races, but nothing except the driver should be in the mini cars. Finally, please make sure you are familiar with all the safety features of the vehicles before the first race starts. These include the door locks, the emergency breaking system and the emergency lights. If there is an accident out on the track, you'll need to be able to use these features as quickly and safely as possible. You've all signed your insurance forms already, so if there are no other questions, take out your helmets and let's get out to the track and check out the cars. Okay, welcome to fast and furious mini cars. I know you guys know how to drive cars out on the streets, but that doesn't mean we can automatically trust you to handle these smaller vehicles on this indoor race track. So before we get started, I just want to go over some ground rules. Number one, you must wear your helmet and seat belt at all times. Anyone who is found breaking this rule will be asked to leave the race track and will not receive a refund of their deposit. Number two, please dive safely. This means no bumping into other cars on purpose, and be aware that drivers who are judged to be driving too aggressively will be given a warning before being asked to leave. Number three, there is absolutely no eating, drinking or smoking in the vehicles. There is a restaurant where drivers can relax between races, but nothing except the driver should be in the mini cars. Finally, please make sure you are familiar with all the safety features of the vehicles before the first race starts. These include the door locks, the emergency breaking system and the emergency lights. If there is an accident out on the track, you'll need to be able to use these features as quickly and safely as possible. You've all sign your insurance forms already, so if there are no other questions, take out your helmets and let's get out to the track and check out the cars. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第24个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Sweetest day is always the third saturday in october. This holiday is much more important in some regions than in others. Detroit, cleveland and and buffalo are the biggest, sweetest day cities, but this holiday is gaining in popularity every year. Throughout the country, sweetest day is celebrated to make someone happy. IT is an occasion which offers an opportunity to remember not only the sick, aged and orphant, but also friends and relatives. Over sixty years ago, a cleveland man, believing that the city's orphans and patients too often felt forgotten, formed in the mind an idea of showing them that they were not. He did this by the distribution of small gifts. With the help of his friends and neighbours, he distributed them on a saturday in october. In the years that followed, other residents began to participate in the event, which came to be called sweetest day in time. The day became an occasion for acknowledging others with a kind act or a small remembrance. Soon, the idea began spreading to other cities all over the country. Sweetest day is always the third saturday in october. This holiday is much more important in some regions than in others. Detroit, cleveland and and buffalo are the biggest, sweetest day cities, but this holiday is gaining in popularity every year. Throughout the country, swede's day is celebrated to make someone happy. IT is an occasion which offers an opportunity to remember not only the sick, aged and orphant, but also friends and relatives. Over sixty years ago, a cleveland man, believing that the city's orphans and patients too often felt forgotten, formed in the mind an idea of showing them that they were not. He did this by the distribution of small gifts with the help of his friends and neighbours, he dirigo ted them on a saturday in october. In the years that followed, other residents began to participate in the event, which came to be called sweetest day in time. The day became an occasion for acknowledging others with a kind act or a small remembrance. Soon the idea began spreading to other cities all over the country.