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绵竹中学高2025级高一上期中考试英语 (考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分) 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分 30 分) 做题时，请先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三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。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a clothing store. B. In the street. C. In a gym. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 When will the man get to the station by car? A At 8:30 a.m. B. At 8:45 a.m. C. At 9:00 a.m. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man’s father probably do? A. He’s a doctor. B. He’s a cook. C. He’s a male nurse. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why did the man failed the biology test? A. He wasn’t well prepared B. He didn’t like the subject. C. He missed his mother. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How does the woman probably feel? A. Patient. B. Sorry. C. Angry. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 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A、B、C三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，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What subject does Professor Blair teach? A. Law. B. Chemistry. C. Physics. 7. What will the man treat the woman to? A. Coffee. B. Tea. C. Soda. 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. What is Shirley’s room number if it is in America? A. 401. B. 501. C. 601. 9. What kind of view does Shirley’s room have? A. A view of the city. B. A view of the garden. C. A view of the sea. 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. What kind of books does Mike like best? A. Those about history. B. Those about school life. C. Those about country life. 11 How long will it probably take Mike to read a 600-page novel? A. One week. B. Two weeks. C. Three weeks. 12. Where will the speakers go this Saturday? A. To a library. B. To a bookstore. C. To a cafe. 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】 13. What position does the man most probably apply for? A. A teacher. B. A singer. C. A dancer. 14. What do the speakers both like doing? A. Singing. B. Painting. C. Reading. 15. What part of the position is unknown? A. The work experience. B The pay. C. The start date. 16. What is the man likely to do next? A. Do some dancing. B. Write a song. C. Have the second interview. 听下面一段对白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. What is the speaker probably? A. A researcher. B. A doctor. C. An educator. 18. What do most people think of putting themselves first? A. It shows confidence. B. It lacks honesty. C. It is selfish. 19. What does the speaker suggest people do? A. Take care of themselves. B. Give more to others. C. Talk with their beloved ones. 20. What is the text mainly about? A. The tips for staying young. B. The most important person in life. C. The ways to improve overall health. 第二部分 阅读理解(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 Here are some wonderful high school programs abroad. Honors Spanish Language & Culture While all our programs are useful, this program is for students with the drive to grow their Spanish and cross-cultural understanding to the max! You have to take a language ability test to ensure you can speak Spanish well.You will live in a local family and go on cultural activities and short trips. Leadership & Service in Public Health In this program, you should assess the health needs of communities in Santiago and participate in field-based public health education initiatives (倡议). Alongside a local nongovernmental organization, take part in activities that encourage children and teens to form healthy habits, like healthy eating, physical activities, and enough sleep. Service in Young Cancer Patients Development You will dive into the workings of a local nongovernmental organization in Mérida. Its mission is to improve the lives of young, disadvantaged cancer patients and improve their chances of recovery. Undertake meaningful tasks that support this mission and see the effect on the community. Living with a host family, you’ll fully experience local traditions to better understand your service. Advocating (提倡) for Social Justice Develop your social justice advocacy skills! Join other students who want to make a difference! Learn about a local nongovernmental organization that provides care for special groups. Reflect on your own cultural background, identity, and social condition in your local community.Your experiences in a homestay family will encourage you to be a participant of the change that matters for now and the future. 21. What is a requirement for joining the first program? A. To be required to live independently. B. To be native speakers of Spanish. C To pass a language ability test. D. To focus on short trips. 22. What does the program in Santiago aim to promote among children and teens? A. Physical activities only. B. The number of skills. C. Medical treatments. D. Healthy lifestyle. 23. What do the third and fourth programs have in common? A. Both focus on the health of cancer patients. B. Both involve living with a host family. C. Both are centered around social justice. D. Both require a background in social work. B I met my husband in our early 20s when we worked together. We were both very ambitious and loved our jobs. But just after we got married, I became pregnant (怀孕的). For six years, I was a stay-at-home mum. I did enjoy it when the kids were little, but when they both started school, I began to feel bored and restless. So I got in touch with an old colleague and she offered me a job. However, my husband said that he earned enough salary so he couldn’t countenance that. He put lots of barriers (障碍) in my way. For example, he said that he wouldn’t be able to take any time off if the kids were off school. It’s not just about the income for me. But it’s more the sense of achievement that comes with working. I miss the jokes and the sense of achievement after a good day. I know it won’t be easy but I want to give it a try. So why is my husband so unsupportive? My friend, Coleen, says, “Because he’s incredibly selfish. I know exactly how you feel. I also got increasingly bored in my kitchen every day when my kids were at school so I went out and got a little part-time job in a shop. My husband didn’t like it at first either, but he soon got used to it. So stick to your goals. If he really insists and refuses to help you, then prove to him that you don’t need his help anyway.” 24. Why did the author want to find a job? A. She felt bored and restless. B. She was fed up with the housework. C. She wanted to make more money. D. She was tired of educating her kids. 25. What does the underlined word “countenance” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Avoid. B. Allow. C. Stop. D. Require. 26. What can we learn about the author? A. She is eager to work. B. She enjoys housework. C. Her husband offers her a job. D. She is too busy to look after her kids. 27. What is Coleen’s attitude towards women going out to work? A. Indifferent. B. Doubtful. C. Supportive. D. Uncertain. C Instant noodles are a favorite quick meal when people don’t want to cook. Picture eating them while watching TV on a stormy night — pure comfort! But many believe they’re just junk food that harms health. The truth is, whether they’re unhealthy depends entirely on how you prepare them. The main issue isn’t the noodles themselves, but the common way people make them: pouring boiling water over dried noodles and adding all the salty seasoning packets. These flavor packets contain high levels of salt and artificial additives (人工添加剂), making this version unbalanced and unhealthy. Actually, plain instant noodles aren’t terrible. They’re fried during production (which adds some oil and calories), but they fill you up well and provide quick energy when you’re hungry. To make them healthier, cook them properly: boil the noodles first, drain excess starchy (含有淀粉的) water, then use fresh water or broth (肉汤). Crucially, use only half the seasoning packet to reduce salt. Add vegetables like spinach or carrots and protein like an egg or tofu while cooking. This boosts vitamins and protein while cutting sodium (钠). This transforms them into a balanced meal! So, are instant noodles junk food? If prepared lazily with all the seasoning and no extras, yes. But when cooked with less seasoning plus veggies and protein, they become a decent occasional meal. Remember: the secret is variety. Enjoy them once or twice a week as part of a diverse diet, and they won’t harm your health. They’re far less scary than people think — just upgrade your cooking method! 28. What determines if instant noodles are unhealthy? A. Their quick cooking time. B. The time of eating. C. The preparation method. D. The junk food label. 29. What is the major cause of unhealthy instant noodles? A. The dried noodles. B. The flavor packets. C. Using boiling water. D. People avoiding cooking. 30. What is the main purpose of the third paragraph? A. Warn about health dangers. B. Give cooking instructions. C. Argue noodles are harmless. D. List harmful additives. 31. What is the suitable title for the passage? A. Instant Noodles: Not All Waste. B. Instant Noodles: How to Cook? C. Instant Noodles: Eat Sometimes. D. Instant Noodles: What we know? D Sometimes what my seven-year-old tabby cat Ophelia wants is obvious. Crying in front of her empty food bowl at dinner time clearly indicates she’s at risk of starvation. Other times, though, her meows are a complete and total mystery. That’s where Sergei Dreizin and Mark Boyes, computer scientists at Akvelon, a software engineering company based in Bellevue, Washington, say they can help. They are the brains behind the MeowTalk app, which aims to “give cat owners the best tools available” for interpreting their pet’s needs. When Boyes and Dreizin were looking for data to inform their new app, they came across 2019 research that revealed cat meows contain certain shared characteristics. The study authors then built a computer program to analyze audio recordings of 21 adult cats meowing. The MeowTalk founders used these audio recordings of tens of thousands of meows to develop their computer models, which is fueled by artificial intelligence. And it worked. 2021 study found MeowTalk can classify nine feline (猫科的) phrases with 90 percent accuracy. The free app records your feline’s meows and translates them into a small range of phrases, such as “I’m annoyed.” and “Feed me!” Users can rate the accuracy of MeowTalk’s translations, which further improves the computer model. Launched in November 2020, the app has been downloaded over 20 million times, and Dreizin estimates that the program has analyzed over a billion meows to date. “We’re the largest depositors of meows in this galaxy,” he quips. The app is part of an expanding suite of technologies designed to help us communicate with our furry friends. Another is FluentPet, which trains your pet to press buttons to communicate a need; for instance, a cat can learn to press a button that says the word “play”. Cat behaviorist and communication expert Charlotte de Mouzon isn’t convinced of these products’ accuracy, but strengthening your relationship with your cat is always a wise goal. “If people play with the app, maybe they will become more attentive to their cats,” says de Mouzon, of Paris Nanterre University. 32. How can computer scientists at Akvelon help cat owners? A. By making cats’ needs fulfilled. B. By getting cats rid of starvation. C. By filling the empty food bowls. D. By solving the mysteries of cats’ meows. 33. What can be inferred from paragraph 5? A. Users think the app very helpful. B. Users can help to promote the app. C. Dreizin thinks the app is the most accurate. D. The program has analyzed billions of meows. 34. What’s Charlotte’s attitude to this kind of apps? A. Doubtful. B. Conservative. C. Positive. D. Negative. 35. What is the purpose of the the text? A. To comment on two apps. B. To compare two similar apps. C. To introduce the new technology. D. To recommend an app to cats’ owners. 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入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Benefits of Owning a Dog There’s a reason why dogs are called man’s best friends. A good friend is faithful, will be there to pick you up when you’re down, will keep you on track to reach your goals, and will just be there for you as company. ____36____ The mental, physical and social benefits of caring for a dog — or any other pet, for that matter — are in large numbers. Here are all the reasons your life will improve with a dog: Owning a dog keeps you active. ____37____ As a result, dog owners are often inspired toward an active lifestyle to satisfy their dog’s needs. Research conducted by the American Heart Association showed that dog owners were 54 percent more likely to get the recommended amount of exercise than non-dog owners. ____38____ Owning a dog has many heart-healthy benefits, such as a decrease in blood pressure, decreasing the risk of heart disease. One study showed that non-dog owners who had survived a heart attack were more likely to die within a year than dog owners. You will feel calmer if you own a dog. Dogs provide a calming and familiar presence. ____39____ One study showed that Alzheimer’s patients who owned dogs had fewer anxiety-induced exacerbations (加重) than Alzheimer’s patients without dogs. Dog owners can promote their communication with others. Dogs provide a natural connection with other people and are great conversation starters. Common questions and comments from dog lovers and owners include: “What breed (品种) are they?”, “How long have you had them?” and “They’re so cute!” ____40____ A. Keeping a dog makes you live longer. B. That decreases stress and anxiety levels. C. Owning a dog provides safety and peace of mind. D. And that’s exactly what a dog can do for its owner. E. Dogs are naturally energetic and love to play and exercise. F. These conversation starters lead to an immediate social connection. G. This is because a dog fully relies on its owner for attention, meals and cleanliness. 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。 When I was eight, my father left. My mother became a single mom of six boys, working several jobs to keep us fed and sheltered. Life for us was ____41____. When I was having a hard time adapting to my not-so-happy life, I was paired with Paul in an AmeriCorps program. Paul is a systems engineer. He came into my life when I ____42____ him the most. He became the only educated person in my young life to whom I could talk and look to for ____43____. He became a light that helped lead me towards a better life. As I grew up, we would go out and have fun together. Of all the memories I have with him, one memory ____44____ in particular. We went to the Boston Harbor Islands for a trip in the middle of winter. Not paying attention to Paul’s ____45____, I was showing off my rock-jumping skills when I found myself ____46____ falling 15 feet into the icy harbor! Poor Paul quickly ____47____ me out of the water, and together, we got to ride a boat back to Boston from inside the heated captain’s room. Not all of our moments were this dramatic, ____48____ each was special. We baked cookies, we went to the movies, and we even changed car batteries together! During our time together, Paul really listened to what I said and kept showing me that I ____49____. Unlike so many poorly-educated people in my childhood neighborhood, I, ____50____ by Paul, went to college. After many years, I started my own ____51____. I completely enjoy the life of a businessman, with all its ups and downs. I feel ____52____ that through my difficult childhood, I developed my foundation — extreme patience and determination, and a strong ____53____ to always do good. I have come a long way from my hard beginnings. Paul would tell you that he is just a(n) ____54____ guy, who just showed up. But not me, when I look at Paul, I see my hero. When life was stacked (处于劣势) against me, he was there, moving me closer and closer to a better life. And it made a ____55____. 41. A. boring B. busy C. tough D. meaningless 42. A. trusted B. missed C. admired D. needed 43. A. guidance B. acceptance C. respect D. comfort 44. A. wears off B. sticks out C. flashes back D. gets away 45. A. warning B. reaction C. promise D. comment 46. A. smoothly B. effortlessly C. accidentally D. secretly 47. A. forced B. pulled C. held D. threw 48. A. and B. although C. because D. unless 49. A. succeeded B. changed C. progressed D. mattered 50. A. impressed B. touched C. encouraged D. praised 51. A. family B. company C. community D. union 52. A. confident B. curious C. powerful D. fortunate 53. A. desire B. emotion C. ability D. build 54. A. regular B. familiar C. amazing D. optimistic 55. A. connection B. point C. record D. difference 第二节(共10小题;每小题1. 5分, 满分15分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或所给单词的正确形式。 Jianbing is a kind of street food in China. Sellers usually prepare the food on round iron hotplates (铁烤盘). ____56____ (watch) the process of creating Jianbing is a fun experience. It is almost as good as ____57____ (actual) eating one. The cook usually puts some batter (面糊) on the hotplate, and spreads it using a flat stick. Then the pancake will be topped with different fillings. ____58____ you don’t want some of them, just say so! The freedom to choose fillings makes it easy to satisfy the tastes of different ____59____ (customer). But this food is so popular that you often have to wait in line ____60____ your turn to be served. Like some other food in China, Jianbing has a long history. It’s commonly believed that this snack ____61____ (create) thousands of years ago in Shandong Province ____62____ pancakes and pies are important foods. And according to some records, Zhuge Liang helped with the invention of Jianbing. One time, after his soldiers lost cookers, he ordered the cooks ____63____ (make) some batter and spread it on shields (盾牌) over the fire. The soldiers later found the food ____64____ (taste), which made them energetic. As a result, Jianbing was passed down through generations. Today, the snacks continues its ____65____ (popular) in many parts of the world. 第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 66. 假如你是校英文报记者李华，上周一校学生会组织了主题为“探索校园里的春天”(Explore Spring on Campus)的摄影比赛。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括： （1）活动目的； （2）活动内容； （3）收获与感想。 注意： （1）写作词数应为80个词左右； （2）报道题目已为你写好。 参考词汇：摄影比赛 Photography Contest Photography Contest Explores Spring on Campus ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节(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。续写的词数应为150左右。 Tim was a senior high school student who loved giving nicknames (绰号) to his classmates. However, almost all the nicknames he came up with were meant to mock (嘲笑) his classmates. For example, he called Lisa “Big Glasses” just because she wore thick-framed glasses to see clearly. Mike, who was a little heavier than others, was given the nickname “Fatty” by Tim. The classmates didn’t like Tim’s behavior at all. Lisa once told Tim sadly, “Please don’t call me ‘Big Glasses’ anymore. It really hurts my feelings.” Mike also warned Tim, “If you keep calling me ‘Fatty’, I won’t talk to you.” But Tim paid no attention to their words. He thought it was all in good fun and often laughed when he called others by those nicknames. Gradually, no one wanted to hang out with Tim. During breaks, while other students were chatting and playing together in the classroom or on the playground, Tim always sat alone in his seat. Sometimes he tried to join a group of classmates, but they would simply drift away. Tim felt a bit lonely, but he still didn’t realize that his habit of giving bad nicknames was the reason. One afternoon, Tim stayed in the classroom to finish his math homework. Sam, whom Tim regarded as his good friend, came in with two other boys. Tim didn’t make a sound, so they didn’t notice him. He heard Sam say, “Tim is so boring. He only knows how to give foolish nicknames to others. I call him ‘Nickname Freak’ behind his back.” The other boys laughed. Tim’s heart sank. He finally understood how hurtful those nicknames were and how impolite and disrespectful his behavior was. 注意： (1)续写词数应为150左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题纸相应位置作答 That night, Tim could barely sleep. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ After Tim apologized, something nice happened. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 绵竹中学高2025级高一上期中考试英语 (考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分) 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分 30 分) 做题时，请先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三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。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a clothing store. B. In the street. C. In a gym. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: Excuse me, sir? Do you know where the dressing room is? This is my first time with my friends here. M: Please walk forward to the end of the badminton court. You will see it right in the corner. W: Thanks. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 When will the man get to the station by car? A. At 8:30 a.m. B. At 8:45 a.m. C. At 9:00 a.m. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: Honey, what time are you going to set out for the train station? I will drive you there. M: I’m planning to leave at 8: 15 a.m. It will take me 30 minutes to arrive there. With your help, I will get there 15 minutes earlier. W: OK. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man’s father probably do? A. He’s a doctor. B. He’s a cook. C. He’s a male nurse. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: Who cooks most of the meals in your family? Your dad? M: No, it’s my grandma. My dad doesn’t have much time to cook for us, even though he is at the very top of this cooking career. W: How about your mom? M: She is quite busy working in the city hospital. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why did the man failed the biology test? A. He wasn’t well prepared B. He didn’t like the subject. C. He missed his mother. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: I can’t believe you failed the biology test. It’s your favorite subject. M: I know… Actually, I didn’t have time to do enough revision. I had to do lots of housework after school, because my mother was away on business during that period. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How does the woman probably feel? A. Patient. B. Sorry. C. Angry. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: Waiter, may I know when I can have my meal? I’ve been waiting for half an hour! M: I’m very sorry about that. I’ll rush it for you. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 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A、B、C三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，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What subject does Professor Blair teach? A. Law. B. Chemistry. C. Physics. 7. What will the man treat the woman to? A. Coffee. B. Tea. C. Soda. 【答案】6. B 7. A 【解析】 【原文】M: Uh, I feel really sleepy. Why is Professor Blair’s chemistry lecture so boring today? W: That’s a theory class. Tomorrow we’ll go to the chemistry lab and put all these into practice. You’ll find that much more fun. M: I must do something to brighten up. W: How about getting a drink during the break? Coffee, tea or soda? M: I don’t care for coffee or tea. They’re too bitter for me. And soda can be too sweet with much sugar in it. W: Then how about a latte? It’s a strong coffee with a lot of steamed milk in it. You’ll love it. M: Perfect! I’ll get you one too. My treat! 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. What is Shirley’s room number if it is in America? A. 401. B. 501. C. 601. 9. What kind of view does Shirley’s room have? A. A view of the city. B. A view of the garden. C. A view of the sea. 【答案】8. C 9. A 【解析】 【原文】M: Hey, you must be Shirley. I’m Albert. W: Hi. Nice to see you, Albert. M: I gave you the keys to your Room 501. This building is old but it’s quite attractive. W: It truly is. So is this my room? M: No It’s on the fifth floor. We’re on the fourth floor. W: Are we? I thought I have climbed five flights of stairs, with all these heavy bags. M: Well, in France, first the ground floor, then the first floor and so on. W: In the U.S., the ground floor is the first floor. And my room number will be 601 if it’s in my country back in America. M: That’s it. Let me help with your baggage. Come in, please. The place is small, but the view is good. W: Splendid! I can see the buildings, the roads, and the sea of people. All those are too good to be true. 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. What kind of books does Mike like best? A. Those about history. B. Those about school life. C. Those about country life. 11. How long will it probably take Mike to read a 600-page novel? A. One week. B. Two weeks. C. Three weeks. 12. Where will the speakers go this Saturday? A. To a library. B. To a bookstore. C. To a cafe. 【答案】10. C 11. B 12. C 【解析】 原文】W: How often do you read books, Mike? M: I read books every night before I go to bed because I’m usually busy in the morning and afternoon. W: That sounds good. What’s your favorite type of book? M: I love reading books about country life. I used to read a lot about school life and history. W: Well, how long does it take you to finish a book? M: It depends. Usually it takes me a week to finish a 300-page book. I’ve been reading a 600-page novel recently. W: That’s quite efficient. By the way, would you like to go to a coffee shop with me this Saturday? It’s so quiet that we can read some books there. M: Oh, I’d love to go 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】 13. What position does the man most probably apply for? A. A teacher. B. A singer. C. A dancer. 14. What do the speakers both like doing? A. Singing. B. Painting. C. Reading. 15. What part of the position is unknown? A. The work experience. B. The pay. C. The start date. 16. What is the man likely to do next? A. Do some dancing. B. Write a song. C. Have the second interview. 【答案】13. A 14. C 15. B 16. A 【解析】 【原文】W: Mr. Hunter, please come in! M: Good afternoon, ma’am. W: I’m quite satisfied with your academic scores and work experience. You already had hands-on experience working with kids, right? M: Yes, I had chances to teach children and play with them. W: That’s good. Now I’d like to know more about you. What are your hobbies? M: I love reading, singing and painting. W: So what kinds of books do you like reading? M: I have a great passion for children’s books like The Little Prince. I learn something new every time I read them. W: Great. I enjoy reading, too. Then do you have any questions? M: When do I need to start work if I’m accepted? W: Next Monday. M: And what about the salary? W: It will be discussed in your second interview. Now we’ll start the next part of this interview. M: What should I do now? W: I’d like to see you do something you’re good at. You can sing a song, dance, or something like that. M: I can perform dancing now. 听下面一段对白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. What is the speaker probably? A. A researcher. B. A doctor. C. An educator. 18. What do most people think of putting themselves first? A. It shows confidence. B. It lacks honesty. C. It is selfish. 19. What does the speaker suggest people do? A Take care of themselves. B. Give more to others. C. Talk with their beloved ones. 20. What is the text mainly about? A. The tips for staying young. B. The most important person in life. C. The ways to improve overall health. 【答案】17. B 18. C 19. A 20. B 【解析】 【原文】 M: Whenever I work with my patients on improving their health, we start by asking a simple question, “Who is the most important person in your life?” Many people answer that the most important person is their child, their parent, their husband or wife or others they love. But the real answer is YOU! You are the most important person in your life! Most of us were raised to believe that putting ourselves first is selfish. But the reality is that when we take care of ourselves, we have even more to give to others. When someone says “I don’t have time to take care of myself”, what does that really mean? It means you don’t think your basic needs are worthy of care. The truth is that when you don’t take care of yourself, every part of your body suffers. When you don’t eat right, your cells suffer. When you let stress get to you, your cells suffer. All that damage actually ages you and makes you more likely to suffer from diseases. So what is the first step you should take on your journey to a younger, healthier, and happier you? Make yourself the most important person in your life. 第二部分 阅读理解(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 Here are some wonderful high school programs abroad. Honors Spanish Language & Culture While all our programs are useful, this program is for students with the drive to grow their Spanish and cross-cultural understanding to the max! You have to take a language ability test to ensure you can speak Spanish well.You will live in a local family and go on cultural activities and short trips. Leadership & Service in Public Health In this program, you should assess the health needs of communities in Santiago and participate in field-based public health education initiatives (倡议). Alongside a local nongovernmental organization, take part in activities that encourage children and teens to form healthy habits, like healthy eating, physical activities, and enough sleep. Service in Young Cancer Patients Development You will dive into the workings of a local nongovernmental organization in Mérida. Its mission is to improve the lives of young, disadvantaged cancer patients and improve their chances of recovery. Undertake meaningful tasks that support this mission and see the effect on the community. Living with a host family, you’ll fully experience local traditions to better understand your service. Advocating (提倡) for Social Justice Develop your social justice advocacy skills! Join other students who want to make a difference! Learn about a local nongovernmental organization that provides care for special groups. Reflect on your own cultural background, identity, and social condition in your local community.Your experiences in a homestay family will encourage you to be a participant of the change that matters for now and the future. 21. What is a requirement for joining the first program? A. To be required to live independently. B. To be native speakers of Spanish. C. To pass a language ability test. D. To focus on short trips. 22. What does the program in Santiago aim to promote among children and teens? A. Physical activities only. B. The number of skills. C. Medical treatments. D. Healthy lifestyle. 23. What do the third and fourth programs have in common? A. Both focus on the health of cancer patients. B. Both involve living with a host family. C. Both are centered around social justice. D. Both require a background in social work. 【答案】21. C 22. D 23. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个不同的高中留学项目。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据Honors Spanish Language & Culture部分的“You have to take a language ability test to ensure you can speak Spanish well.(你必须参加语言能力测试，以确保你能说一口流利的西班牙语。)”可知，要参加第一个项目需要通过语言能力测试。故选C。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据Leadership & Service in Public Health部分的“In this program, you should assess the health needs of communities in Santiago and participate in field-based public health education initiatives. Alongside a local nongovernmental organization, take part in activities that encourage children and teens to form healthy habits, like healthy eating, physical activities, and enough sleep.(在这个项目中，你应该评估圣地亚哥社区的卫生需求，并参与基于实地的公共卫生教育倡议。与当地非政府组织一起，参加鼓励儿童和青少年养成健康习惯的活动，如健康饮食、体育活动和充足的睡眠。) ”可知，圣地亚哥的这个计划的目的是在儿童和青少年中推广健康的生活方式。。故选D。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据Service in Young Cancer Patients Development部分的“Living with a host family, you’ll fully experience local traditions to better understand your service.(与寄宿家庭住在一起，你将充分体验当地的传统，更好地了解你的服务。)”和Advocating for Social Justice部分的“Your experiences in a homestay family will encourage you to be a participant of the change that matters for now and the future.(你在寄宿家庭的经历将鼓励你成为改变的参与者，这对现在和未来都很重要。)”可知，第三和第四个项目的共同之处在于学生都需要住在寄宿家庭。故选B。 B I met my husband in our early 20s when we worked together. We were both very ambitious and loved our jobs. But just after we got married, I became pregnant (怀孕的). For six years, I was a stay-at-home mum. I did enjoy it when the kids were little, but when they both started school, I began to feel bored and restless. So I got in touch with an old colleague and she offered me a job. However, my husband said that he earned enough salary so he couldn’t countenance that. He put lots of barriers (障碍) in my way. For example, he said that he wouldn’t be able to take any time off if the kids were off school. It’s not just about the income for me. But it’s more the sense of achievement that comes with working. I miss the jokes and the sense of achievement after a good day. I know it won’t be easy but I want to give it a try. So why is my husband so unsupportive? My friend, Coleen, says, “Because he’s incredibly selfish. I know exactly how you feel. I also got increasingly bored in my kitchen every day when my kids were at school so I went out and got a little part-time job in a shop. My husband didn’t like it at first either, but he soon got used to it. So stick to your goals. If he really insists and refuses to help you, then prove to him that you don’t need his help anyway.” 24. Why did the author want to find a job? A. She felt bored and restless. B. She was fed up with the housework. C. She wanted to make more money. D. She was tired of educating her kids. 25. What does the underlined word “countenance” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Avoid. B. Allow. C. Stop. D. Require. 26. What can we learn about the author? A. She is eager to work. B. She enjoys housework. C. Her husband offers her a job. D. She is too busy to look after her kids. 27. What is Coleen’s attitude towards women going out to work? A. Indifferent. B. Doubtful. C. Supportive. D. Uncertain. 【答案】24. A 25. B 26. A 27. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者在孩子开始上学后感到无聊和不安，想要重新工作，却遭到丈夫反对，朋友科琳则鼓励她坚持自己的目标、支持她外出工作的故事。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“but when they both started school, I began to feel bored and restless. So I got in touch with an old colleague and she offered me a job. (但当他们都开始上学后，我开始感到无聊和不安。于是我联系了一位老同事，她给了我一份工作)”可知，作者想要找工作是因为孩子上学后，她感到无聊且不安。故选A项。 【25题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第二段“However, my husband said that he earned enough salary so he couldn’t countenance that. He put lots of barriers in my way. (然而，我丈夫说他挣的工资足够了，所以他不能countenance我这么做。他给我设置了很多障碍)”可知，丈夫不仅表示自己工资足够，还为作者找工作设置障碍，由此可推测“countenance”在此处表示“允许”，即丈夫不允许作者去工作。故选B项。 【26题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“So I got in touch with an old colleague and she offered me a job. (于是我联系了一位老同事，她给了我一份工作)”以及第三段“It’s not just about the income for me. But it’s more the sense of achievement that comes with working. I miss the jokes and the sense of achievement after a good day. I know it won’t be easy but I want to give it a try. (对我来说，这不仅仅是为了收入。更重要的是工作本身带来的成就感。我怀念工作中的那些轻松玩笑，也怀念忙碌一天后收获的那份成就感。我知道这不会容易，但我还是想试一试)”可知，作者主动联系同事寻找工作，并且即便知道工作不易仍想尝试，说明她非常渴望工作。故选A项。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段科琳的话“So stick to your goals. If he really insists and refuses to help you, then prove to him that you don’t need his help anyway. (所以坚持你的目标。如果他真的坚持并且拒绝帮助你，那就向他证明你无论如何都不需要他的帮助)”可知，科琳鼓励作者坚持外出工作的目标，即使丈夫不支持也要努力争取，由此可判断科琳对女性外出工作持支持态度。故选C项。 C Instant noodles are a favorite quick meal when people don’t want to cook. Picture eating them while watching TV on a stormy night — pure comfort! But many believe they’re just junk food that harms health. The truth is, whether they’re unhealthy depends entirely on how you prepare them. The main issue isn’t the noodles themselves, but the common way people make them: pouring boiling water over dried noodles and adding all the salty seasoning packets. These flavor packets contain high levels of salt and artificial additives (人工添加剂), making this version unbalanced and unhealthy. Actually, plain instant noodles aren’t terrible. They’re fried during production (which adds some oil and calories), but they fill you up well and provide quick energy when you’re hungry. To make them healthier, cook them properly: boil the noodles first, drain excess starchy (含有淀粉的) water, then use fresh water or broth (肉汤). Crucially, use only half the seasoning packet to reduce salt. Add vegetables like spinach or carrots and protein like an egg or tofu while cooking. This boosts vitamins and protein while cutting sodium (钠). This transforms them into a balanced meal! So, are instant noodles junk food? If prepared lazily with all the seasoning and no extras, yes. But when cooked with less seasoning plus veggies and protein, they become a decent occasional meal. Remember: the secret is variety. Enjoy them once or twice a week as part of a diverse diet, and they won’t harm your health. They’re far less scary than people think — just upgrade your cooking method! 28. What determines if instant noodles are unhealthy? A. Their quick cooking time. B. The time of eating. C. The preparation method. D. The junk food label. 29. What is the major cause of unhealthy instant noodles? A. The dried noodles. B. The flavor packets. C. Using boiling water. D. People avoiding cooking. 30. What is the main purpose of the third paragraph? A. Warn about health dangers. B. Give cooking instructions. C. Argue noodles are harmless. D. List harmful additives. 31. What is the suitable title for the passage? A. Instant Noodles: Not All Waste. B. Instant Noodles: How to Cook? C. Instant Noodles: Eat Sometimes. D. Instant Noodles: What we know? 【答案】28. C 29. B 30. B 31. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了方便面是否属于不健康食品的争议，指出其健康性取决于烹饪方式。 【28题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“The truth is, whether they’re unhealthy depends entirely on how you prepare them.(事实上，它们是否不健康完全取决于你如何制备它们。)”可知，方便面是否不健康取决于制备方式。故选C。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“The main issue isn’t the noodles themselves, but the common way people make them: pouring boiling water over dried noodles and adding all the salty seasoning packets. These flavor packets contain high levels of salt and artificial additives (人工添加剂), making this version unbalanced and unhealthy.(主要问题不在于面条本身，而在于人们制作面条的常见方式：将沸水倒在干面条上，并加入所有咸味调料包。这些调味包含有高含量的盐和人工添加剂，使这种版本不平衡和不健康。)”可知，方便面健康风险的核心诱因在于调味包中过量的钠盐与人工合成添加剂。故选B。 【30题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“To make them healthier, cook them properly: boil the noodles first, drain excess starchy (含有淀粉的) water, then use fresh water or broth (肉汤). Crucially, use only half the seasoning packet to reduce salt. Add vegetables like spinach or carrots and protein like an egg or tofu while cooking. This boosts vitamins and protein while cutting sodium (钠). This transforms them into a balanced meal!为了使它们更健康，请正确烹饪：先煮面条，沥干多余的淀粉水，然后用淡水或肉汤。至关重要的是，只使用一半的调味料包来减少盐的摄入。烹饪时加入菠菜或胡萝卜等蔬菜和鸡蛋或豆腐等蛋白质。这可以增加维生素和蛋白质，同时减少钠的摄入。这使它们变成了一顿均衡的饭菜！)”可知，作者通过分步说明详细解释了如何通过调整烹饪方式使其更均衡，所以本段目的是给出正确的烹饪指导。故选B。 【31题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，根据文章第一段“Instant noodles are a favorite quick meal when people don’t want to cook. Picture eating them while watching TV on a stormy night — pure comfort! But many believe they’re just junk food that harms health. The truth is, whether they’re unhealthy depends entirely on how you prepare them.(方便面是人们不想做饭时最喜欢的快餐。想象一下在暴风雨的夜晚边看电视边吃它们的情景——纯粹的安慰！但许多人认为它们只是危害健康的垃圾食品。事实上，它们是否不健康完全取决于你如何制备它们。)”等内容可知。文章主要讨论了方便面是否属于不健康食品的争议，指出其健康性取决于烹饪方式。所以选项A. Instant Noodles: Not All Waste.(方便面：并非全无是处)最能概括文意，适合用作标题。故选A。 D Sometimes, what my seven-year-old tabby cat Ophelia wants is obvious. Crying in front of her empty food bowl at dinner time clearly indicates she’s at risk of starvation. Other times, though, her meows are a complete and total mystery. That’s where Sergei Dreizin and Mark Boyes, computer scientists at Akvelon, a software engineering company based in Bellevue, Washington, say they can help. They are the brains behind the MeowTalk app, which aims to “give cat owners the best tools available” for interpreting their pet’s needs. When Boyes and Dreizin were looking for data to inform their new app, they came across 2019 research that revealed cat meows contain certain shared characteristics. The study authors then built a computer program to analyze audio recordings of 21 adult cats meowing. The MeowTalk founders used these audio recordings of tens of thousands of meows to develop their computer models, which is fueled by artificial intelligence. And it worked. 2021 study found MeowTalk can classify nine feline (猫科的) phrases with 90 percent accuracy. The free app records your feline’s meows and translates them into a small range of phrases, such as “I’m annoyed.” and “Feed me!” Users can rate the accuracy of MeowTalk’s translations, which further improves the computer model. Launched in November 2020, the app has been downloaded over 20 million times, and Dreizin estimates that the program has analyzed over a billion meows to date. “We’re the largest depositors of meows in this galaxy,” he quips. The app is part of an expanding suite of technologies designed to help us communicate with our furry friends. Another is FluentPet, which trains your pet to press buttons to communicate a need; for instance, a cat can learn to press a button that says the word “play”. Cat behaviorist and communication expert Charlotte de Mouzon isn’t convinced of these products’ accuracy, but strengthening your relationship with your cat is always a wise goal. “If people play with the app, maybe they will become more attentive to their cats,” says de Mouzon, of Paris Nanterre University. 32. How can computer scientists at Akvelon help cat owners? A. By making cats’ needs fulfilled. B. By getting cats rid of starvation. C By filling the empty food bowls. D. By solving the mysteries of cats’ meows. 33. What can be inferred from paragraph 5? A. Users think the app very helpful. B. Users can help to promote the app. C. Dreizin thinks the app is the most accurate. D. The program has analyzed billions of meows. 34. What’s Charlotte’s attitude to this kind of apps? A. Doubtful. B. Conservative. C. Positive. D. Negative. 35. What is the purpose of the the text? A. To comment on two apps. B. To compare two similar apps. C. To introduce the new technology. D. To recommend an app to cats’ owners. 【答案】32. D 33. B 34. A 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一种可以解读猫的语言，了解猫的需求，帮助猫的主人与其交流的新的应用程序，并提到了另一个相似技术的训练宠物与人类交流的程序，旨在让人们了解这种新的技术。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“They are the brains behind the MeowTalk app, which aims to “give cat owners the best tools available” for interpreting their pet’s needs.(他们是MeowTalk应用程序的幕后推手，该应用程序旨在“为猫主人提供最好的工具”，帮助他们理解宠物的需求。)”可知，Akvelon的计算机科学家们是通过帮助猫主人了解猫的需求，解开猫叫的奥秘来帮助猫主人的。故选D。 【33题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段“Users can rate the accuracy of MeowTalk’s translations, which further improves the computer model.(用户可以评价MeowTalk翻译的准确性，这进一步改进了计算机模型。)”可知，用户的反馈可以帮助改进和提升这款应用程序。故选B。 【34题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Cat behaviorist and communication expert Charlotte de Mouzon isn’t convinced of these products’ accuracy, but strengthening your relationship with your cat is always a wise goal.(猫的行为学家和交流专家Charlotte de Mouzon不相信这些产品的准确性，但加强你和你的猫的关系总是一个明智的目标。)”可知，Charlotte虽然认为应该加强猫主人和猫之间的关系，但他不相信这种应用程序，对此持怀疑态度。故选A。 【35题详解】 推理判断题。根据第六段“The app is part of an expanding suite of technologies designed to help us communicate with our furry friends. Another is FluentPet, which trains your pet to press buttons to communicate a need;(这款应用是一套不断扩展的技术的一部分，旨在帮助我们与毛茸茸的朋友交流。另一个是FluentPet，它训练你的宠物按下按钮来表达需求；)”和文章内容可知，本文主要介绍了一款能够帮助人类了解宠物需要的应用程序，以及另一个相似技术的应用程序，旨在让人们了解这种新的技术。故选C。 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入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Benefits of Owning a Dog There’s a reason why dogs are called man’s best friends. A good friend is faithful, will be there to pick you up when you’re down, will keep you on track to reach your goals, and will just be there for you as company. ____36____ The mental, physical and social benefits of caring for a dog — or any other pet, for that matter — are in large numbers. Here are all the reasons your life will improve with a dog: Owning a dog keeps you active. ____37____ As a result, dog owners are often inspired toward an active lifestyle to satisfy their dog’s needs. Research conducted by the American Heart Association showed that dog owners were 54 percent more likely to get the recommended amount of exercise than non-dog owners. ____38____ Owning a dog has many heart-healthy benefits, such as a decrease in blood pressure, decreasing the risk of heart disease. One study showed that non-dog owners who had survived a heart attack were more likely to die within a year than dog owners. You will feel calmer if you own a dog. Dogs provide a calming and familiar presence. ____39____ One study showed that Alzheimer’s patients who owned dogs had fewer anxiety-induced exacerbations (加重) than Alzheimer’s patients without dogs. Dog owners can promote their communication with others. Dogs provide a natural connection with other people and are great conversation starters. Common questions and comments from dog lovers and owners include: “What breed (品种) are they?”, “How long have you had them?” and “They’re so cute!” ____40____ A. Keeping a dog makes you live longer. B. That decreases stress and anxiety levels. C. Owning a dog provides safety and peace of mind. D. And that’s exactly what a dog can do for its owner. E. Dogs are naturally energetic and love to play and exercise. F. These conversation starters lead to an immediate social connection. G. This is because a dog fully relies on its owner for attention, meals and cleanliness. 【答案】36. D 37. E 38. A 39. B 40. F 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章阐述养狗的诸多益处，包括让人更活跃、有益心脏健康、使人平静及促进社交等，说明养狗能改善生活。 【36题详解】 根据上文“There’s a reason why dogs are called man’s best friends. A good friend is faithful, will be there to pick you up when you’re down, will keep you on track to reach your goals, and will just be there for you as company. (狗被称为人类最好的朋友是有原因的。好朋友是忠诚的，会在你情绪低落时鼓励你，会帮助你坚持实现目标，并且会一直陪伴在你身边。)” 以及下文“The mental, physical and social benefits of caring for a dog — or any other pet, for that matter — are in large numbers. (照顾一只狗——或者任何其他宠物——所带来的心理、生理和社会益处是众多的。)” 可知，上文作者将狗比作人类最好的朋友，并列举了好朋友的特质。本空位于该比喻之后，应承接这一比喻，说明狗正是能提供这些支持的朋友。D选项“And that’s exactly what a dog can do for its owner. (这正是狗狗能为它的主人所做的。)”完美承接上文对“好朋友”的描述，引出下文关于养狗好处的具体论述，实现了自然过渡，符合题意。故选D。 【37题详解】 根据上文“Owning a dog keeps you active. (养狗能让你保持活力。)”可知，本段讨论养狗能促进主人保持活跃。本空位于该主题句之后，应解释其原因。E选项“Dogs are naturally energetic and love to play and exercise. (狗天生精力充沛，喜欢玩耍和运动。)”解释了为什么养狗能让人活跃——因为狗自身需要运动，从而促使主人也动起来。并且该选项与下文“dog owners are often inspired toward an active lifestyle to satisfy their dog’s needs”逻辑一致。故选E。 【38题详解】 根据下文“Owning a dog has many heart-healthy benefits, such as a decrease in blood pressure, decreasing the risk of heart disease. (养狗对心脏健康有很多益处，比如降低血压，减少患心脏病的风险。)”可知，本段讨论养狗对心脏健康的益处。空处需作为本段总起句，概括养狗与心脏健康的关系，A选项“Keeping a dog makes you live longer. (养狗能让你活得更久。)”是对本段内容的概括，因为降低心脏病风险、降低血压等益处最终可能延长寿命，且A选项中“makes you live longer”与下文“One study showed that non-dog owners who had survived a heart attack were more likely to die within a year than dog owners.”相呼应，符合逻辑。故选A。 【39题详解】 本段主题为“养狗让人更平静”，根据上文“Dogs provide a calming and familiar presence. (狗狗的存在让人感到平静和亲切。)”可知，狗能提供平静和熟悉的陪伴，空处需解释狗为何能带来平静感，B选项“That decreases stress and anxiety levels. (这会降低压力和焦虑水平。)”直接说明了狗的陪伴如何让人平静，且B选项中的“that”指代上文的“a calming and familiar presence”，逻辑衔接紧密，B选项中的“decreases stress and anxiety”与后文阿尔茨海默病患者焦虑减轻的研究结果相呼应。故选B。 【40题详解】 本段主题是“养狗能促进与他人的交流”，根据上文“Dogs provide a natural connection with other people and are great conversation starters. (狗狗能与其他人建立天然的联系，是开启对话的绝佳话题。)”可知，提到狗是聊天的开端，并列举了常见话题。空白处需说明这些话题的作用，F选项“These conversation starters lead to an immediate social connection. (这些开场白能迅速建立起社交联系。)”中的“these conversation starters”指代上文提到的关于狗的常见问题和评论，呼应了“促进交流”的主题，并解释了狗如何帮助主人与他人产生互动。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。 When I was eight, my father left. My mother became a single mom of six boys, working several jobs to keep us fed and sheltered. Life for us was ____41____. When I was having a hard time adapting to my not-so-happy life, I was paired with Paul in an AmeriCorps program. Paul is a systems engineer. He came into my life when I ____42____ him the most. He became the only educated person in my young life to whom I could talk and look to for ____43____. He became a light that helped lead me towards a better life. As I grew up, we would go out and have fun together. Of all the memories I have with him, one memory ____44____ in particular. We went to the Boston Harbor Islands for a trip in the middle of winter. Not paying attention to Paul’s ____45____, I was showing off my rock-jumping skills when I found myself ____46____ falling 15 feet into the icy harbor! Poor Paul quickly ____47____ me out of the water, and together, we got to ride a boat back to Boston from inside the heated captain’s room. Not all of our moments were this dramatic, ____48____ each was special. We baked cookies, we went to the movies, and we even changed car batteries together! During our time together, Paul really listened to what I said and kept showing me that I ____49____. Unlike so many poorly-educated people in my childhood neighborhood, I, ____50____ by Paul, went to college. After many years, I started my own ____51____. I completely enjoy the life of a businessman, with all its ups and downs. I feel ____52____ that through my difficult childhood, I developed my foundation — extreme patience and determination, and a strong ____53____ to always do good. I have come a long way from my hard beginnings. Paul would tell you that he is just a(n) ____54____ guy, who just showed up. But not me, when I look at Paul, I see my hero. When life was stacked (处于劣势) against me, he was there, moving me closer and closer to a better life. And it made a ____55____. 41. A. boring B. busy C. tough D. meaningless 42. A. trusted B. missed C. admired D. needed 43. A. guidance B. acceptance C. respect D. comfort 44. A. wears off B. sticks out C. flashes back D. gets away 45. A. warning B. reaction C. promise D. comment 46. A. smoothly B. effortlessly C. accidentally D. secretly 47. A. forced B. pulled C. held D. threw 48. A. and B. although C. because D. unless 49. A. succeeded B. changed C. progressed D. mattered 50. A. impressed B. touched C. encouraged D. praised 51. A. family B. company C. community D. union 52. A. confident B. curious C. powerful D. fortunate 53. A. desire B. emotion C. ability D. build 54. A. regular B. familiar C. amazing D. optimistic 55. A. connection B. point C. record D. difference 【答案】41. C 42. D 43. A 44. B 45. A 46. C 47. B 48. B 49. D 50. C 51. B 52. D 53. A 54. A 55. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在困难时期得到Paul的帮助，从而走向成功并心怀感恩的故事。 【41题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们的生活很艰难。A. boring无聊的；B. busy忙碌的；C. tough艰难的；D. meaningless无意义的。根据上文“My mother became a single mom of six boys, working several jobs to keep us fed and sheltered.”可知，作者母亲独自抚养六个孩子，生活很艰难。故选C。 【42题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他在我最需要他的时候走进了我的生活。A. trusted信任；B. missed错过；C. admired钦佩；D. needed需要。根据下文“He became the only educated person in my young life to whom I could talk”、“He became a light that helped lead me towards a better life”、“When life was stacked against me, he was there, moving me closer and closer to a better life.”可知，他成了作者年轻时唯一能和他交谈的受过教育的人，他成了引领作者走向更美好生活的明灯，所以此处指他在作者最需要他的时候走进了作者的生活，故选D。 【43题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他成为了我年轻时唯一一个受过教育的人，我可以和他交谈并寻求指导。A. guidance指导；B. acceptance接受；C. respect尊重；D. comfort安慰。根据上文“He became the only educated person in my young life”可知，Paul是受过教育的人，因此作者可以向他寻求指导，故选A。 【44题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：在所有和他在一起的回忆中，有一个记忆特别突出。A. wears off磨损；B. sticks out突出；C. flashes back回闪；D. gets away离开。根据下文“Not paying attention to Paul’s ____ , I was showing off my rock-jumping skills when I found myself ____ falling 15 feet into the icy harbor! Poor Paul quickly ____ me out of the water, and together, we got to ride a boat back to Boston from inside the heated captain’s room.”可知，下文描述的作者和Paul去波士顿港群岛旅行的经历可知，这个记忆特别突出，故选B。 【45题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我没有注意Paul的警告，当我发现自己意外地从15英尺高的地方掉进冰冷的港口时，我正在炫耀我的跳岩技巧！A. warning警告；B. reaction反应；C. promise承诺；D. comment评论。根据下文“I was showing off my rock-jumping skills when I found myself ____ falling 15 feet into the icy harbor”可知，作者没有注意Paul的警告，发生了意外。故选A。 【46题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意同上。A. smoothly顺利地；B. effortlessly轻松地；C. accidentally意外地；D. secretly秘密地。根据上文“I was showing off my rock-jumping skills”和下文“falling 15 feet into the icy harbor”可知，作者是在炫耀跳岩技巧，因此是意外掉进港口，故选C。 【47题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：可怜的Paul很快把我从水里拉了出来，我们一起从加热的船长室里乘船回到波士顿。A. forced强迫；B. pulled拉；C. held握住；D. threw扔。根据下文“me out of the water”可知，Paul把作者从水里拉了出来，故选B。 【48题详解】 考查连词词义辨析。句意：并不是我们所有的时刻都这么戏剧化，但每一个都很特别。A. and和；B. although虽然；C. because因为；D. unless除非。根据上文“Not all of our moments were this dramatic”和下文“each was special”可知，前后是转折关系，故选B。 【49题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在我们相处的时间里，Paul真的听我说了什么，并一直向我展示我很重要。A. succeeded成功；B. changed改变；C. progressed进步；D. mattered重要。根据上文“Paul really listened to what I said”可知，Paul倾听作者说话，让作者感到自己很重要，故选D。 【50题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：与童年时邻居中许多受教育程度低的人不同，在Paul的鼓励下，我上了大学。A. impressed给……留下深刻印象；B. touched感动；C. encouraged鼓励；D. praised表扬。根据上文“Unlike so many poorly-educated people in my childhood neighborhood”以及下文“I went to college”可知，作者在Paul的鼓励下上了大学，故选C。 【51题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：多年后，我创办了自己的公司。A. family家庭；B. company公司；C. community社区；D. union联盟。根据下文“I completely enjoy the life of a businessman”可知，作者创办了自己的公司，故选B。 【52题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我感到很幸运，通过我艰难的童年，我建立了我的基础——极度的耐心和决心，以及总是做好事的强烈愿望。A. confident自信的；B. curious好奇的；C. powerful强大的；D. fortunate幸运的。根据下文“through my difficult childhood, I developed my foundation — extreme patience and determination”可知，作者感到很幸运，故选D。 【53题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. desire愿望；B. emotion情感；C. ability能力；D. build建造。根据下文“to always do good”可知，作者有总是做好事的强烈愿望，故选A。 【54题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Paul会告诉你，他只是一个普通人，只是出现了。A. regular普通的；B. familiar熟悉的；C. amazing惊人的；D. optimistic乐观的。根据下文“who just showed up. But not me, when I look at Paul, I see my hero”可知，虽然作者认为Paul是自己的英雄，Paul认为自己只是一个普通人，故选A。 【55题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这产生了影响。A. connection连接；B. point点；C. record记录；D. difference不同。根据上文“When life was stacked against me, he was there, moving me closer and closer to a better life.”可知，Paul对作者产生了影响，make a difference“产生影响”，故选D。 第二节(共10小题;每小题1. 5分, 满分15分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或所给单词的正确形式。 Jianbing is a kind of street food in China. Sellers usually prepare the food on round iron hotplates (铁烤盘). ____56____ (watch) the process of creating Jianbing is a fun experience. It is almost as good as ____57____ (actual) eating one. The cook usually puts some batter (面糊) on the hotplate, and spreads it using a flat stick. Then the pancake will be topped with different fillings. ____58____ you don’t want some of them, just say so! The freedom to choose fillings makes it easy to satisfy the tastes of different ____59____ (customer). But this food is so popular that you often have to wait in line ____60____ your turn to be served. Like some other food in China, Jianbing has a long history. It’s commonly believed that this snack ____61____ (create) thousands of years ago in Shandong Province ____62____ pancakes and pies are important foods. And according to some records, Zhuge Liang helped with the invention of Jianbing. One time, after his soldiers lost cookers, he ordered the cooks ____63____ (make) some batter and spread it on shields (盾牌) over the fire. The soldiers later found the food ____64____ (taste), which made them energetic. As a result, Jianbing was passed down through generations. Today, the snacks continues its ____65____ (popular) in many parts of the world. 【答案】56. Watching 57. actually 58. If##When 59. customers 60. for 61. was created 62. where 63. to make 64. tasty 65. popularity 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了煎饼这种中国街头小吃的制作过程、历史起源以及在世界各地的受欢迎程度。 【56题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：观看制作煎饼的过程是一种有趣的体验。本句已有谓语动词is，所以watch用非谓语形式，用watch“观看”的动名词，作主语，位于句首，首字母大写。故填Watching。 【57题详解】 考查副词。句意：这几乎和真正吃一个煎饼一样好。本空修饰动词eating，用副词actually“真正地”，作状语。故填actually。 【58题详解】 考查条件状语从句或时间状语从句。句意：如果/当你不想要其中的一些，就说出来!空处表示“如果”需用if引导条件状语从句，也可表示“当……时候”用when引导时间状语从句，句首首字母需大写。故填If/When。 【59题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：选择馅料的自由使得满足不同顾客的口味变得容易。根据空前different可知，此处表示“不同的顾客”，用名词customer“顾客”的复数customers，作of的宾语。故填customers。 【60题详解】 考查介词。句意：但是这种食物非常受欢迎，以至于你经常不得不排队等候轮到你。wait in line for...意为 “排队等候……”，用介词for表示“为了”。故填for。 【61题详解】 考查时态语态。句意：人们普遍认为，这种小吃是几千年前在山东省发明的，那里煎饼和馅饼是重要的食物。根据时间状语thousands of years ago可知，本句描述过去发生的事情，时态用一般过去时，主语this snack和create“创造”之间是被动关系，用一般过去时的被动语态，主语是第三人称单数，be动词用was。故填was created。 【62题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：人们普遍认为，这种小吃是几千年前在山东省发明的，那里煎饼和馅饼是重要的食物。空处引导定语从句，先行词是Shangdong Province，关系词代替先行词在从句中作地点状语，用关系副词where引导。故填where。 【63题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：有一次，他的士兵们丢了炊具后，他命令厨师们做一些面糊，然后把它铺在火上的盾牌上。本句已有谓语动词ordered，所以make“做”用非谓语形式，order sb. to do sth.“命令某人做某事”，此处用动词make的不定式，作宾语补足语。故填to make。 【64题详解】 考查形容词。句意：士兵们后来发现这种食物很好吃，这让他们精力充沛。本空作宾语补足语，表示“食物尝起来好吃”，用形容词tasty“美味的”。故填tasty。 【65题详解】 考查名词。句意：今天，这种小吃在世界上许多地方仍然很受欢迎。本空作continues的宾语，用名词popularity“受欢迎程度”。故填popularity。 第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 66. 假如你是校英文报记者李华，上周一校学生会组织了主题为“探索校园里的春天”(Explore Spring on Campus)的摄影比赛。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括： （1）活动目的； （2）活动内容； （3）收获与感想。 注意： （1）写作词数应为80个词左右； （2）报道题目已为你写好。 参考词汇：摄影比赛 Photography Contest Photography Contest Explores Spring on Campus ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Photography Contest Explores Spring on Campus Last Monday, the Student Union organized a photography contest themed “Explore Spring on Campus”. The aim was to let students discover the beauty of spring on campus and enhance their appreciation of nature. During the contest, students roamed around the campus, carefully seeking out the most charming spring views. They took pictures of blooming flowers, green trees and other spring scenes. They then submitted their works. Through this activity, students not only captured wonderful moments of spring but also got closer to nature. It truly was a rewarding experience that would be engraved in their memories. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生为校英文报写一篇关于“探索校园里的春天”摄影比赛的报道，需涵盖活动目的、内容以及收获与感想。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 组织：organize → arrange/hold 发现：discover → find/uncover 欣赏：appreciation → admiration/enjoyment 迷人的：charming → attractive/fascinating 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Last Monday, the Student Union organized a photography contest themed “Explore Spring on Campus”. 拓展句：Last Monday, the Student Union organized a photography contest that was themed “Explore Spring on Campus”. 【点睛】[高分句型1] During the contest, students roamed around the campus, carefully seeking out the most charming spring views.(运用了现在分词作伴随状语) [高分句型2] It truly was a rewarding experience that would be engraved in their memories.(运用了关系代词that引导限制性定语从句) 第二节(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。续写的词数应为150左右。 Tim was a senior high school student who loved giving nicknames (绰号) to his classmates. However, almost all the nicknames he came up with were meant to mock (嘲笑) his classmates. For example, he called Lisa “Big Glasses” just because she wore thick-framed glasses to see clearly. Mike, who was a little heavier than others, was given the nickname “Fatty” by Tim. The classmates didn’t like Tim’s behavior at all. Lisa once told Tim sadly, “Please don’t call me ‘Big Glasses’ anymore. It really hurts my feelings.” Mike also warned Tim, “If you keep calling me ‘Fatty’, I won’t talk to you.” But Tim paid no attention to their words. He thought it was all in good fun and often laughed when he called others by those nicknames. Gradually, no one wanted to hang out with Tim. During breaks, while other students were chatting and playing together in the classroom or on the playground, Tim always sat alone in his seat. Sometimes he tried to join a group of classmates, but they would simply drift away. Tim felt a bit lonely, but he still didn’t realize that his habit of giving bad nicknames was the reason. One afternoon, Tim stayed in the classroom to finish his math homework. Sam, whom Tim regarded as his good friend, came in with two other boys. Tim didn’t make a sound, so they didn’t notice him. He heard Sam say, “Tim is so boring. He only knows how to give foolish nicknames to others. I call him ‘Nickname Freak’ behind his back.” The other boys laughed. Tim’s heart sank. He finally understood how hurtful those nicknames were and how impolite and disrespectful his behavior was. 注意： (1)续写词数应150左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题纸相应位置作答 That night, Tim could barely sleep. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ After Tim apologized, something nice happened. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 That night, Tim could barely sleep. He kept thinking about what Sam had said and the sad faces of his classmates when he had nicknamed them. Early the next morning, Tim made a decision: he would change. When he got to the classroom, Lisa was reading a book. Instead of saying “Big Glasses”, Tim said politely, “Hi, Lisa.” Lisa looked up, surprised. Then Mike came in, and Tim greeted him, “Morning, Mike.” Mike was also shocked. Tim took a deep breath before saying to both of them, “I’m sorry for giving you bad nicknames before. I won’t do that anymore.” After Tim apologized, something nice happened. Lisa smiled and said, “It’s okay, Tim. We’re glad you realized that.” Mike nodded and added, “Yeah, let’s be friends again.” Soon, other classmates heard about Tim’s apology. During the break, some students came to talk to Tim. They chatted about homework and hobbies. Tim felt happy because he was no longer lonely. Day by day, Tim always called his classmates by their real names. He also learned to care about others’ feelings. In the end, Tim built a positive and respectful relationship with his classmates, and he truly understood the importance of mutual respect. 【解析】 【导语】本文以蒂姆给同学起恶意绰号及自我转变为线索展开，讲述了高中生蒂姆因给同学起嘲讽性绰号被孤立，在听到好友背后对自己的评价后醒悟，最终道歉并重建良好同学关系的故事。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“那天晚上，蒂姆几乎无法入睡”可知，第一段可描写蒂姆彻夜反思自己的行为，次日决定改变，主动向被起绰号的同学礼貌打招呼并道歉的过程。 ②由第二段首句内容“蒂姆道歉后，好事发生了”可知，第二段可描写同学接受蒂姆的道歉，主动与他交往，蒂姆学会尊重他人感受，最终与同学建立起友善关系的场景。 2. 续写线索：听到好友评价后醒悟——彻夜反思决定改变——主动道歉——重建良好关系 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①决定：make a decision/ make a resolution ②道歉：apologize/make an apology ③闲聊：chat/converse/ have a talk 情绪类 ①惊讶的：surprised/ shocked/ astonished/ amazed ②高兴的：happy/ delighted/ over the moon 【点睛】【高分句型1】He kept thinking about what Sam had said and the sad faces of his classmates when he had nicknamed them. (运用了what引导的宾语从句和when引导的时间状语从句) 【高分句型2】Tim felt happy because he was no longer lonely. (运用了because引导的原因状语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $绵竹中学2025级高一上半期考试英语科听力部分。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。Excuse me, sir, do you know where the dressing room is? This is my first time with my friends here. Please walk forward to the end of the badminton in court. You will see IT . right in the corner. thanks. Honey, what time are you going to set out for the train station? I will drive you there. I'm planning to leave at eight fifteen AM. IT will take me thirty minutes to arrive there with your help. I will get there fifteen . minutes earlier. okay. Who cooks most of the meals in your family? You're dad. No, it's my grandma. My dad doesn't have much time to cook for us, even though he is at the very top of this cooking career. How about your mom? SHE is quite busy working in the city hospital. I can't believe you failed. The biology test is your favorite subject. I know actually I didn't have time to do enough revision. I had to do lots of housework after school because my mother was away on business during that period. Waiter, may I know when I can have my meal? I've been waiting for half an hour. I'm very sorry about that. I'll rush IT for you. 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。I feel really sleepy. Why is professor blares chemistry lecture so boring today? That's a theory class. Tomorrow we will go to the chemistry lab and put all these into practice. You'll find that much more fun. I must do something to brighten up. How about getting a drink during the break? Coffee, tea or soda? I don't care for coffee or tea. They're too bitter for me. And soda can be too sweet with much sugar unit. Then how about a lotte? It's a strong coffee with a lot of steamed milk in IT. You'll love . IT perfect. I'll get you want to my treat. I feel really sleepy. Why is professor blares chemistry lecture so boring today? That's a theory class. Tomorrow we will go to the chemistry lab and put all these into practice. You'll find that much more fun. I must . do something to brighten up. How about getting a drink during the break? Coffee, tea or soda? I don't care for coffee or tea. There are too bitter for me, and soda can be too sweet with much sugar in IT. Then how about a latte is a strong coffee with a lot of steamed milk in IT? You'll love IT perfect. I'll get you want to my treat. 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。Hey, you must be, surely. I'm . Albert. Hi, nice to see you, Albert. I gave you the keys to your room, five zero one. This building is old, but it's quite attractive. IT truly is. So is this my room? No, it's on the fifth floor. We're on the fourth floor. are we? I thought I have climbed five lights of stairs with all these heavy bags. Well. in france, first, the ground floor than the first floor and so on. In the U. S, the ground floor is the first floor, and my room number will be six or one. If it's in my country, back in america. that's IT. Let me help with your baggage. Come in, please. The places small, but the view is good spended. I can see the buildings, the roads and the sea of people. All those are too good to be true. Hey, you must be, surely. I'm . Albert. Hi, nice to see you, Albert. I gave you the keys to your room, five zero one. This building is old, but it's quite attractive. IT truly is. So is . this my room on? We're on the fourth floor. are we? I thought I have climbed five flights of stairs with all these heavy bags. Well, in france, first the ground floor, then the first floor and so on. In the U. S, the ground floor is the first floor, and my room number will be six or one if it's in my country. back in america, that's IT. Let me help with your baggage. Come in, please. The places small, but the view is good spended. I can see the buildings, the roads and the sea of people. All those are too good to be true. 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。How often do you read books, mike? I read books every night before I go to bed, because i'm usually busy in the morning and afternoon. That sounds good. What's your favorite type of book? I love reading books about country life. I used to read a lot about school life . and history. Well, how long does IT take you to finish a book? IT depends. Usually IT takes me a week to finish a three hundred page book. I've been reading a six hundred page novel recently. That's quite efficient. By the way, would you like to go to a coffee shop with me? This saturday is so quiet that we can read some books there. Oh, i'd love to go there. How often do you read books? Smike. I read books every night before I go to bed, because i'm usually busy in the morning and afternoon. That sounds good. What's your favorite type of book? I love reading books about country life. I used to read a lot about school life . and history. Well, how long does IT take you to finish a book? IT depends. Usually IT takes me a week to finish a three hundred page book. I've been reading a six hundred page novel recently. That's quite efficient. By the way, would you like to go to a coffee shop with me this saturday? It's so quiet that we can read . some books there. Oh, i'd love to go there. 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。mr. Hunter, please come in. Good . afternoon, mom. I'm quite satisfied with your academic scores and work experience. You already had hands on experience working with kids, right? Yes, I had chances to teach children and play with them. That's good. Now i'd like to know more about you. What are your hobbies? I love reading, singing and painting. So what kinds of books do you like reading? I have a great passion for children's books like the little prince. I learned something new every time I read them. great. I enjoy reading too. Then do you have any questions? When do I need to start work . if i'm accepted . next monday? And what about the salary IT . will be discussed in your second interview? Now we'll start the next part of this interview. What should I do? Now i'd like to see you do something you're good at. You can sing a song, dance or something . like that. I can perform dancing. Now. mr. Hunter, please come in. Good . afternoon, mom. I'm quite . satisfied with your academic scores and work experience. You already had hands on experience working with kids, right? Yes, I had chances to teach children and play with them. That's good. Now i'd like to know more about you. What are your hobbies? I love reading, singing and painting. So what kinds of books do you like reading? I have a great passion for children's books. Like the little prince. I learned something new every time I read them. great. I enjoy reading too. Then do you have any questions? When do I need to start . work if i'm accepted . next monday? And what about the salary IT . will be discussed in your second interview? Now we'll start the next part of this interview. What should I do? now? I'd like to see you do something you're good at. You can sing a song, dance or something like that. I can perform dancing now. 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。Whenever I work with my patients on improving their health, we start by asking a simple question, who is the most important person in your life? Many people answer that the most important person is their child, their parent, their husband or wife or others they love, but the real answer is you, you are the most important person in your life. Most of us were raised to believe that putting ourselves first is selfish, but the reality is that when we take care of ourselves, we have even more to give to others. When someone says I don't have time to take of myself, what does that really mean? That means you don't think your basic needs are worthy of care. The truth is that when you don't take care of yourself, every part of your body suffers. When you don't eat, right, yours cells suffer. When you let's stress get to you, yours cells suffer. All that damage actually ages you and makes you more likely to suffer from diseases. So what is the first step you should take on your journey to a Younger, help you and happier you make yourself the most important person in your life? Whenever I work with my patients on improving their health, we start by asking a simple question, who is the most important person in your life? Many people answer that the most important person is their child, their parent, their husband or wife or others they love, but the real answer is you, you are the most important person in your life. Most of us were raised to believe that putting ourselves first is selfish, but the reality is that when we take care of ourselves, we have even more to give to others. When someone says I don't have time to take care of myself, what does that really mean? That means you don't think your basic needs are worthy of care. The truth is that when you don't take care of yourself, every part of your body suffers. When you don't eat, right, yours cells suffer. When you let stress get to you, your cells suffer. All that damage actually ages you and makes you more likely to suffer from diseases. So what is the first step you should take on your journey to a Younger, help you and happier, you make yourself the most important person in your life?