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南阳一中2025年秋期高一年级12月期中考 英语试题 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. What does the woman want the man to do? A. Go on a field trip. B. Carry a box for her. C. Phone Dylan up. 2. What do the speakers value most in a friendship? A. Respect. B. Support. C. Honesty. 3. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a restaurant. B. In a theater. C. At a phone store. 4. How does the woman sound? A. Hopeless. B. Confident. C. Encouraging. 5. What is the conversation mainly about? A. A store. B. Apiece of clothing. C. A family member. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。 6. What was the girl doing before the conversation? A. Doing her schoolwork. B. Reading a picture book. C. Washing her schoolbag. 7. When does the girl want to go to bed? A At 8:30 p.m. B. At 9:00 p.m. C. At 9:30 p.m. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8. Where will Anna go for a trip this May Day holiday? A. To the countryside. B. To the city center. C. To a coastal town. 9. How did Anna’s family learn about the travel destination? A. Her father noticed it in a brochure. B. Her mother read about it in a newspaper. C. Her sister knew about it from her friend. 10. What does Anna advise the man to do? A. Learn to bake. B. Do gardening. C. Practice yoga. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 11. What type of matches hasn’t the woman watched in person? A. Boxing matches. B. Baseball matches. C. Football matches. 12. What made the man start playing tennis? A. His strong interest in tennis. B. His family member’s suggestion. C. His experience of watching a live game. 13. Why was the woman unhappy throughout the game last week? A. She got a broken seat. B. She argued with her brother. C. Her favorite player was hurt. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 14. What does Emily think of gardening? A. It’s difficult. B. It’s relaxing. C. It’s boring. 15. What kind of plants fail to grow well in Alex’s backyard? A. Flowers. B. Vegetables. C. Herbs. 16. What will Alex probably do? A. Turn to a flower shop owner. B. Get some new plants. C. Do some reading. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17. What is the announcement mainly about? A. Some new courses will be added. B. The class timetable will be changed. C. An art competition will be held. 18 What help will the school give students? A. Providing them with economic support. B. Helping them pick suitable art courses. C. Analyzing their advantages and disadvantages. 19. What information can be found on the school website? A. Course schedules. B. A detailed registration form. C. Introductions to some excellent artworks. 20. Who is the speaker talking to? A. Parents. B. Teachers. C. Students. 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 In a city like Pittsburgh that is full of universities, libraries and theatres, celebrating National Poetry Month is easy. Stop by any of the following events to learn more about poetry, present your own poetry, or hear readings of famous poems. Poetry Exchange Workshop Brentwood Public Library Start National Poetry Month off right by heading to this monthly poetry workshop to listen to poets read their works, have your works critiqued and learn some new poetry writing skills. A small $ 2 donation to the library is encouraged. If you are bringing some of your poems to share with other poets, bring multiple copies. Whitman Poetry Readings Coffee Tree Roasters The Whitman Poetry Readings hosts a monthly poetry reading by a famous American poet followed by a discussion about the poet’s works. The event is free like Poetry Exchange Workshop and is held in a quiet private back room at Coffee Tree Roasters. Word Circus Most Wanted Fine Art Gallery This event at Chatham University is hosted by the MFA Creative Writing Program every Friday night. Free to students and the general public, this event showcases student writers as they present their works and encourages attendees to step up to the open mie and share as many as three of their own poems with the crowd. CMU Poetry Discussion Group Carnegie Library Join this monthly poetry discussion group, which bills itself as a lively conversation about well—loved poets. For Poetry Month, Rita Dove’s works will be discussed. Dove served as the youngest and first African—American Poet Laureate of the United States and was the Pulitzer Prize in Poetry winner in 1987. Admission to this event is free but registration is encouraged. 1. Which event will a lover of poetry attend to improve his or her writing skills? A. Poetry Exchange Workshop. B. Whitman Poetry Readings. C. Word Circus. D. CMU Poetry Discussion Group. 2. What do these poetry events have in common? A. Required registration. B. Free entrance. C. Featuring American poets. D. Lively discussion. 3. Where is this text probably taken from? A. An autobiography. B. A local newspaper. C. A course plan. D. A poetry textbook. 【答案】1. A 2. B 3. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章是一篇发布在匹兹堡市地方媒体的诗歌活动通知，其中这四个不同的诗歌活动各具特色。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一个活动Poetry Exchange Workshop里有提到“Start National Poetry Month off right by heading to this monthly poetry workshop to listen to poets read their works, have your works critiqued and learn some new poetry writing skills. (参加这个每月一次的诗歌研讨会，听诗人朗诵他们的作品，让你的作品受到批评，学习一些新的诗歌写作技巧，开始全国诗歌月吧。)”，可知，一个想要改善写作技巧的诗歌爱好者可以参加该活动。故选A。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Whitman Poetry Readings部分中“The event is free like Poetry Exchange Workshop and is held in a quiet private back room at Coffee Tree Roasters.(该活动像诗歌交流工作坊一样免费，在咖啡树烘焙店的一个安静的私人房间里举行。)”以及Word Circus中“Free to students and the general public, this event showcases student writers as they present their works and encourages attendees to step up to the open mie and share as many as three of their own poems with the crowd.(这个活动对学生和公众免费，学生作家展示他们的作品，并鼓励与会者走上公开的舞台，与人群分享多达三首他们自己的诗歌。)”以及最后一个活动CMU Poetry Discussion Group中“Admission to this event is free but registration is encouraged.(参加这个活动是免费的，但鼓励注册。)”可知，四个活动都提到了入场免费。故选 B。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段第一句“In a city like Pittsburgh that is full of universities, libraries and theatres, celebrating National Poetry Month is easy. (在一座像匹兹堡这样充满大学、图书馆与剧院的城市，庆祝全国诗歌月是一件容易的事情。)”可知，本文最可能出自匹兹堡市的当地地方媒体来宣传这四个庆祝全国诗歌月的活动事项。故选B。 B When I first sat down to write my will (遗嘱), I expected it to be a simple act of paperwork, a practical task that adults are supposed to complete. Instead, it pulled me into an unexpected spiral of reflection. What do I truly want to leave behind? What traces of my life will matter when I am no longer here? The questions felt heavy, but they carried a hidden gift. Writing about my possessions made me think not of objects, but of people—my children, my partner, my friends. Suddenly, I saw how every choice I make is connected to love. The books on my shelves, the photographs on the wall, even the recipes in my kitchen are not just things; they are extensions of care, memory, and joy. In the middle of this process, I recognized that a will is less about death than about life. It is about pausing long enough to notice what I value most. The act of writing forced me to define the essence of what I hope my family remembers: not money or furniture, but kindness, curiosity, and the laughter we shared. I felt lighter after finishing the document. Instead of fear, I carried gratitude. I saw my life not as incomplete but as perpetual, filled with small opportunities to live with intention. If facing death teaches anything, it is that the present moment is our most generous gift. Every day, I can choose to pass on patience, love, and courage. What began as a legal form turned into a reminder: life is fragile, but it is also abundant. And if I am mindful, then even in the ordinary rhythm of my days, I am already leaving behind what matters most. 4. What realization did the author have while writing her will? A. Writing a will was easier than she had expected. B. She owned more valuable property than she thought. C. Objects in her life were deeply tied to people and memories. D. Her family members were not interested in material possessions. 5. What can be inferred about the author’s attitude toward death? A. She avoided thinking about it. B. She feared it even more than before. C. She decided never to discuss it again. D. She became calmer and more grateful. 6. What does the underlined word “perpetual” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Aging B. Dying C. Lasting D. Confusing 7. Which proverb best expresses the main idea of the passage? A. Actions speak louder than words. B. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. C. You can’t take it with you when you go. D. Love and the present matter most. 【答案】4. C 5. D 6. C 7. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者本以为写遗嘱只是简单文书工作，却借此反思人生，意识到物品与人和回忆相连，死亡不可怕，爱与当下才是最该珍惜、传承的重要事物。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Writing about my possessions made me think not of objects, but of people— my children, my partner, my friends. Suddenly, I saw how every choice I make is connected to love. The books on my shelves, the photographs on the wall, even the recipes in my kitchen are not just things; they are extensions of care, memory, and joy.(写下自己的物品，让我想到的不是物件本身，而是身边的人 —— 我的孩子、伴侣与朋友。突然间我意识到，自己做的每一个选择都与爱紧密相连。书架上的书、墙上的照片，甚至厨房里的食谱，都不只是寻常物件；它们是关怀、回忆与喜悦的延伸。)”可知，作者在写遗嘱时意识到生活中的物品与人和回忆紧密相连。故选C项。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“I felt lighter after finishing the document. Instead of fear, I carried gratitude. (完成文件后，我感觉更轻松了。心中没有了恐惧，取而代之的是感激。)”可知，作者对死亡的态度变得更平静且充满感激。故选D项。 【6题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第四段“I saw my life not as incomplete but as perpetual, filled with small opportunities to live with intention. (我不再认为我的人生是不完整的，而是perpetual，充满了有意识地生活的微小机会。)”并结合最后一段“And if I am mindful, then even in the ordinary rhythm of my days, I am already leaving behind what matters most.(只要我用心感知，即便在日复一日的平凡节奏里，也早已留下了那些最为珍贵的东西。)”可推测， 作者认为人生的价值会通过传递的爱与美好延续，并非随着生命终结而消失，因此perpetual应表达“持久的、永恒的”含义。故选C项。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Suddenly, I saw how every choice I make is connected to love.(突然间我意识到，自己做的每一个选择，都与爱息息相关。)”、第四段“If facing death teaches anything, it is that the present moment is our most generous gift. (若直面死亡能让人领悟什么，那便是当下这一刻，才是我们所拥有的最珍贵的馈赠。)”及最后一段“And if I am mindful, then even in the ordinary rhythm of my days, I am already leaving behind what matters most.(只要我用心感知，即便在日复一日的平凡节奏里，也早已留下了那些最为珍贵的东西。)”可知，文章核心是“爱与当下最为重要”。故选D项。 C Have you wondered how your body knows when to wake up or why you need to go to the toilet less at night? Circadian rhythms use the sun to help your body to run on time. “Circadian rhythms” is another name for body clocks. They are controlled by a small part of the brain called the hypothalamus (下丘脑) and they let the body know when to do things like eat, sleep and go to the toilet. Circadian rhythms repeat every 24 hours and almost every living thing has them. They tell animals the best time to hunt, for example, and plants when to flower. Circadian rhythms are influenced by light. When the sun shines through the window in the morning your body clock tells you it’s time to wake up. When it’s dark your body feels sleepy. Good-quality sleep lets your brain recharge and replace important hormones (荷尔蒙) to keep you healthy. Not listening to your body clock, such as going to bed late, can mess with your sleep cycle and make you feel tired and easy to get angry the next day. Circadian rhythms also affect energy, digestion (消化) and body temperature. In fact, scientists have found that they help our whole body run smoothly. Swathi Yadlapalli is a scientist who studies how people grow and develop. She says, “Almost every part in the human body has a circadian clock.” Circadian rhythms are written into people’s genes (基因), which are the body's instructions for how to develop and grow. We can’t change them but we can listen to what they are telling us. The Sleep Charity, which helps people to sleep better, recommends sticking to regular sleep patterns. So whether you are used to staying up late, or getting up early, try going to bed and getting up at the same time every day. It also suggests getting lots of natural light in the morning. Even if the sky is cloudy and grey, the natural light can reset your body clock and make you feel more awake. 8. Which part of the brain controls circadian rhythms? A. The hormone system. B. The hypothalamus. C. The digestive system. D. The gene center. 9. What is the function of circadian rhythms? A. They help plants get sunlight more easily. B. They regulate the hypothalamus to work faster. C. They control the movement of main parts in the body. D. They tell living things when to perform certain activities. 10. What can be inferred about natural light? A. It makes people feel sleepy at night. B. It has no effect on hormone production. C. It sometimes influences circadian rhythms greatly. D. It helps reset the body clock even on cloudy days. 11. What does the author suggest doing? A. Stopping staying up too late. B. Getting up early the next day. C. Having a fixed sleep routine daily. D. Listening to music before sleeping. 【答案】8. B 9. D 10. D 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了昼夜节律的控制部位、功能、影响因素以及遵循它的建议。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“They are controlled by a small part of the brain called the hypothalamus and they let the body when to do things like eat, sleep and go to the toilet.(它们由大脑中一个名为下丘脑的小部分控制，让身体知道何时该进行进食、睡觉、上厕所等活动)”可知，控制昼夜节律的是大脑中的下丘脑。故选B项。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“They tell animals the best time to hunt, for example, and plants when to flower.(例如，它们会告诉动物最佳的捕猎时间，告诉植物何时开花)”可知，昼夜节律的作用是告知生物何时进行特定活动。故选D项。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Even if the sky is cloudy and grey, the natural light can reset your body clock and make you feel more awake.(即使天空阴沉多云，自然光也能重置你的生物钟，让你感觉更清醒)”可知，即使在阴天，自然光依然能发挥重置生物钟的作用，由此可推断自然光有时对昼夜节律影响很大。故选C项。 【11题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“The Sleep Charity, which helps people to sleep better, recommends sticking to regular sleep patterns. So whether you are used to staying up late, or getting up early, try going to bed and getting up at the same time every day.(致力于帮助人们改善睡眠的睡眠慈善机构建议保持规律的睡眠模式。所以无论你习惯熬夜还是早起，都尝试每天在同一时间睡觉和起床吧)”可知，作者建议人们养成每天固定的睡眠习惯。故选C项。 D My studies once showed that students perform better when they take notes by hand than when they use laptops. Before I knew it, those studies were used as good reasons for laptop bans (禁止) in classrooms in the U.S. I received a lot of emails blaming (责备) me for such ideas. The fact is that I don’t actually support laptop bans, and never have. In fact, I don’t even ban laptops in my own classes. In the research, we asked students to watch TED Talks and had them take notes either on laptops or with a pen and paper. Students using laptops recorded the talks nearly with every word, while students who took handwritten notes could not; they just took notes in their own words. Writing by hand required students to understand and summarize the talk. And deeper processing (加工) of the information led to improved learning. As a result, students in this case get higher points on tests. My findings came out Teachers around the country soon started banning laptops in their classes. But they didn’t know what actually made learning difficult was the mindless recording of a lecture. Laptops just allowed students to take notes more quickly. Like most technology, laptops are not universally helpful or harmful in class. Whether they are helpful or harmful depends on the aim. The value of a laptop in the classroom depends on the goal of a lesson plan, the nature of the text, the kind of students being taught, etc. So can laptops be used in the classroom? If a lesson requires exact quotes, then laptops are excellent. But if the goal is conceptual (概念的) understanding, they will produce the exactly opposite results. Don’t forget the situation when deciding whether or not to allow laptops in your class. All in all, the answer to the question is that it depends. 12. Why did the author receive many blaming emails? A. He banned laptops in classes. B. His studies supported laptop bans. C. His research results let people down. D. Schools used his studies to ban laptops. 13. What was the key difference between laptop notes and handwritten notes in the research? A. Laptop notes were much more detailed. B. Handwritten notes bettered thinking ability. C. Handwritten notes recorded every word in need. D. Laptop notes were written in students’ own words. 14. What did the author think made learning difficult in the case of laptop use? A. The technology of laptops itself. B. Students’ improper use of laptops. C. The speed of taking notes with laptops. D. The design of lesson plans for laptop users. 15. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Handwritten notes are better for students’ learning than laptop notes. B. Laptop bans in classrooms are unreasonable and should be prohibited. C. The use of laptops in classrooms should be decided based on situations. D. Research on note-taking methods helps improve teaching achievements. 【答案】12. D 13. B 14. B 15. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章探讨了课堂上使用笔记本电脑的问题。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Before I knew it, those studies were used as good reasons for laptop bans (禁止) in classrooms in the U.S. I received a lot of emails blaming (责备) me for such ideas. (我还没反应过来，这些研究就被用作美国课堂禁止使用笔记本电脑的充分理由。我收到了很多邮件，都因为这些想法而责备我)”可知，作者收到很多责备邮件是因为学校用他的研究来禁止笔记本电脑。故选D。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Students using laptops recorded the talks nearly with every word, while students who took handwritten notes could not; they just took notes in their own words. Writing by hand required students to understand and summarize the talk. And deeper processing (加工) of the information led to improved learning. (使用笔记本电脑的学生几乎逐字记录了演讲内容，而手写笔记的学生则无法做到；他们只是用自己的话做笔记。手写要求学生理解并总结演讲内容，而对信息的更深层次加工则有助于提升学习效果)”可知，研究中笔记本电脑记笔记和手写记笔记的关键区别是手写笔记能提升思考能力，因为需要理解和总结。故选B。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“But they didn’t know what actually made learning difficult was the mindless recording of a lecture. Laptops just allowed students to take notes more quickly. (但他们不知道，真正导致学习困难的是对讲座内容的盲目记录，笔记本电脑只是让学生记笔记的速度更快了而已)”可知，作者认为是学生对笔记本电脑的不当使用(盲目记录)导致学习困难。故选B。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Don’t forget the situation when deciding whether or not to allow laptops in your class. All in all, the answer to the question is that it depends. (在决定是否允许学生在课堂上使用笔记本电脑时，不要忽视具体场景。总而言之，这个问题的答案是“视情况而定”)”可知，文章主要观点是课堂上使用笔记本电脑应根据情况决定。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。 Meetings are a key way to get yourself noticed. When you “hold your own” in a meeting, you show that you’re confident, and this can mark you out as a future leader. ____16____ So no matter how many great ideas you have in your head, they’re useless to you, your team, and your organization until you express them. Here is the guide to getting your voice heard at meetings. Come prepared. Have some talking points planned out before you express your idea. Practice with a trusted colleague who can help you iron out any problems. Imagine the possible reactions people might have to your idea. ____17____ What are some questions that might come up in response to your idea? How will you answer those questions? Get to the point. Engage people in the main points of the idea, then dive into the details. When you start strong you’ll give them a reason to continue listening. ____18____ people are overwhelmed with numerous things to do at work. While the eight second attention span may be a myth, people certainly appreciate brevity (简短) now more than ever. ____19____ People lose interest when they’re listening to a long talk. Invite them to be a part of your idea. Organize your argument in a way that makes them want to ask questions and learn more. When you give them time to ask questions, they’ll be more interested, attentive, and engaged. The more you can engage them, the more they’ll truly listen. Have confidence in yourself. The more you believe in yourself, the more that shows through when you express an idea. People can hear the confidence in your voice when you speak and see it in your body language. If you allow yourself to think that you’re nervous, you’ll convince yourself to be. Fight nerves by taking a few moments to stand in a power pose. ____20____ A. Time is precious. B. Make it a conversation. C. Speak with elegance and intention. D. Unluckily, your colleagues can’t read minds. E. It gives you time to quiet your mind and focus. F. Look at it from as many other perspectives as possible. G. This is how you show value and make a positive impression. 【答案】16. D 17. F 18. A 19. B 20. E 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了如何在会议中有效表达自己的观点，从而获得他人的注意和认可。文章提供了五个具体的建议，包括充分准备、简洁明了、控制时间、互动交流以及保持自信。 【16题详解】 前文“Meetings are a key way to get yourself noticed. When you “hold your own” in a meeting, you show that you’re confident, and this can mark you out as a future leader.(会议是让自己引人注目的关键途径。当你在会议上“保持自信”时，你展现出了自信，这能让你成为未来的领导者。)”提到会议是展示自己的重要场合，后文“So no matter how many great ideas you have in your head, they’re useless to you, your team, and your organization until you express them.(因此，无论你脑子里有多少伟大的想法，除非你表达出来，否则它们对你、你的团队和你的组织来说都是无用的。)”强调如果不表达出来，想法就毫无价值。由此可知，前后是转折关系，空处应指出他人无法直接了解你的想法。D项“Unluckily, your colleagues can’t read minds.(不幸的是，你的同事无法读懂你的想法)”符合，引起下文，故选D。 【17题详解】 前文“Imagine the possible reactions people might have to your idea.(想象一下人们对你的想法可能会有的反应)”建议预想他人对你想法的反应，后文“What are some questions that might come up in response to your idea? How will you answer those questions?(针对你的想法，可能会提出哪些问题？你将如何回答这些问题？)”进一步说明要从不同的角度思考可能的问题。由此可知，空处应强调从多角度思考问题。F项“Look at it from as many other perspectives as possible.(尽可能从其他角度看待它)”符合，故选F。 【18题详解】 前文“Get to the point. Engage people in with the main points of the idea, then dive into the details. When you start strong you’ll give them a reason to continue listening.(直奔主题用核心观点吸引听众，再深入细节。强有力的开场能让他们有理由继续倾听。)”强调要简洁明了地表达观点，后文“People are overwhelmed with numerous things to do at work. While the eight second attention span may be a myth, people certainly appreciate brevity (简短) now more than ever.(工作中人们常被琐事淹没。虽然“8秒注意力”可能是谣言，但如今人们比以往更看重简洁。)”说明现代人时间有限，更看重简短表达。由此可知，空处应点明时间的重要性。A项“Time is precious.(时间很宝贵)”符合，故选A。 【19题详解】 后文“People lose interest when they’re listening to a long talk. Invite them to be a part of your idea. Organize your argument in a way that makes them want to ask questions and learn more.(冗长的发言会让人失去兴趣。邀请他人参与你的想法，用激发提问的方式组织论述。)”指出长篇大论会让人失去兴趣，建议通过互动提升参与感。由此可知，空处应提出将表达转化为对话。B项“Make it a conversation.(让它成为一场对话)”符合，故选B。 【20题详解】 前文“Fight nerves by taking a few moments to stand in a power pose.(用力量姿势站立片刻来对抗紧张。)”提到用“能量姿势”缓解紧张，空处应需补充这一行为作用。E项“It gives you time to quiet your mind and focus.(它能让你有时间平静思绪并集中注意力)”说明其效果，符合语境，故选E。 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。 Here’s a story that illustrates the important role teachers play in their students’ lives. Mary’s silence began after a ____21____ incident which caused her to believe her words would bring bad luck. Her family also chose to never ____22____ of the incident again, so Mary hardly receive any ____23____ and help she needed during those five years. ____24____, after Mary met her new teacher, Bella Flowers, everything changed. Bella ____25____ Mary’s problem and gave her individual attention. She told young Mary, “Reading a lot is good, but not good enough. Words mean ____26____ what is set down on paper. It depends on the human voice to fill up the deeper meaning.” Her words ____27____ Mary and their relationship grew as Bella provided Mary with new books and increased her ____28____ to read more, which planted a seed of literature in her heart. Although, for a long time, young Mary buried herself in the ____29____, she rejected to open her mouth. Bella ____30____ Mary’s long silence by telling Mary that she was not really in love with poems until she read them aloud. Mary, ____31____, read out the first lines and heard the poem come alive from her own ____32____. Eventually, at the age of 13, Mary began speaking again, and her ____33____ in literature also had a good start. “I felt ____34____ and expected then, and what a difference my teacher has made!” said Mary, now a poet and writer. “It’s my teacher’s support over the years that ____35____ me and has an impact throughout my life.” 21. A. disturbing B. rewarding C. satisfying D. pleasing 22. A. inform B. think C. dream D. speak 23. A. message B. support C. promise D. lesson 24. A. Generally B. Clearly C. Frankly D. Fortunately 25. A. solved B. raised C. stopped D. noticed 26. A. rather than B. other than C. more than D. less than 27. A. struck B. annoyed C. shaped D. calmed 28. A. pressure B. motivation C. challenge D. possibility 29. A. words B. ideas C. books D. seeds 30. A. broke through B. dealt with C. struggled against D. cared for 31. A. astonished B. encouraged C. doubtful D. thankful 32. A. hands B. mind C. head D. lips 33. A. competition B. journey C. imagination D. curiosity 34. A. moved B. impressed C. accepted D. relaxed 35. A. changed B. limited C. controlled D. honoured 【答案】21. A 22. D 23. B 24. D 25. D 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. C 30. A 31. B 32. D 33. B 34. C 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了埋头读书不肯开口的玛丽，在老师Bella的鼓励下做出改变的故事。 【21题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：玛丽的沉默始于一件令人不安的事情，这件事使她相信她的话会带来厄运。A. disturbing令人不安的；B. rewarding有益的；C. satisfying令人满意的；D. pleasing令人高兴的。根据下文中“which caused her to believe her words would bring bad luck（这件事使她相信她的话会带来厄运。）”可知，这是一件令人感到不安的事，故选择A项。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她的家人也选择不再谈论这一事件，因此玛丽在这五年中几乎没有得到任何支持和帮助。A. inform通知；B. think认为；C. dream做梦；D. speak讲话。根据下文“so Mary hardly receive any ____3____ and help she needed during those five years.（因此玛丽在这五年中几乎没有得到任何支持和帮助。）”可知，她的家人们也选择不再谈论这件事，短语speak of“讲起”符合题意，故选择D项。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她的家人也选择不再谈论这一事件，因此玛丽在这五年中几乎没有得到任何支持和帮助。A. message消息；B. support支持；C. promise承诺；D. lesson课。根据and后的help“帮助”可知，这里使用support“支持”符合题意，故选择B项。 【24题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：幸运的是，在玛丽遇到她的新老师贝拉·弗劳尔斯后，一切都变了。A. Generally通常；B. Clearly清晰地；C. Frankly坦白地；D. Fortunately幸运地。根据下文“after Mary met her new teacher, Bella Flowers, everything changed.（在玛丽遇到她的新老师贝拉·弗劳尔斯后，一切都变了。）”可知，新老师给玛丽带来了改变，这是幸运的，故选择D项。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：贝拉注意到玛丽的问题，并给予了她特别的关注。A. solved解决；B. raised提升；C. stopped停止；D. noticed注意。根据and后的“gave her individual attention（给予她特别的关注）”可知，贝拉注意到了玛丽的问题，故选择D项。 【26题详解】 考查介词短语词义辨析。句意：文字的意义比纸上写的要多。A. rather than而不是；B. other than除……以外；C. more than超出；D. less than少于。根据下文“It depends on the human voice to fill up the deeper meaning.（这取决于人类的声音来填充更深的含义。）”可知，文字的意义比纸上写的要多，故选择C项。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她话打动了玛丽，随着贝拉为玛丽提供新书，增加了她阅读更多的动力，这在她的心中埋下了文学的种子，他们的关系也随之发展。A. struck打动；B. annoyed使生气；C. shaped使成为……形状；D. calmed使平静。根据下文“which planted a seed of literature in her heart.（这在她心中埋下了文学的种子。）”可知，贝拉的话打动了玛丽，故选择A项。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她的话打动了玛丽，随着贝拉为玛丽提供新书，增加了她阅读更多的动力，这在她的心中埋下了文学的种子，他们的关系也随之发展。A. pressure压力；B. motivation动力；C. challenge挑战；D. possibility可能性。根据上文“as Bella provided Mary with new books（随着贝拉向玛丽提供新书）”可知，这里要说的是提升了她读书的动力，故选择B项。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：尽管很长一段时间，年轻的玛丽埋头读书，但她拒绝开口。A. words单词；B. ideas想法；C. books书；D. seeds种子。根据上文“Bella provided Mary with new books（贝拉为玛丽提供了新书）”可知，很长时间，玛丽都在埋头读书，故选择C项。 【30题详解】 考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：贝拉打破了玛丽长久的沉默，告诉玛丽，直到她大声朗读诗歌，她才真正爱上诗歌。A. broke through打破；B. dealt with处理；C. struggled against 与……斗争；D. cared for照顾。根据下文“Mary, encouraged , read out the first lines（玛丽受到鼓舞，念出了第一行）”可知，贝拉打破了玛丽长久的沉默，故选择A项。 【31题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：玛丽受到鼓舞，念出了第一行，听到了这首诗从自己的嘴里发出的声音。A. astonished惊奇的；B. encouraged受到鼓舞的；C. doubtful可疑的；D. thankful感激的。根据上文“Bella ____10____ Mary’s long silence by telling Mary that she was not really in love with poems until she read them aloud.（贝拉打破了玛丽长久的沉默，告诉玛丽，直到她大声朗读诗歌，她才真正爱上诗歌。）”可知，玛丽是受到了贝拉的鼓励，故选择B项。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：玛丽受到鼓舞，念出了第一行，听到了这首诗从自己的嘴里发出的声音。A. hands手；B. mind思维；C. head头；D. lips嘴唇。根据上文“Mary, ____11____, read out the first lines（玛丽受到鼓舞，念出了第一行）”可知，这里说的是，听到了从自己的嘴里发出的声音，故选择D项。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：最终，在13岁时，玛丽再次开始说话，她的文学之旅也有了一个良好的开端。A. competition竞争；B. journey旅程；C. imagination想象；D. curiosity好奇心。根据下文“had a good start（有一个良好的开端）”可知，此处是指她的文学之旅，故选择B项。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“当时我觉得自己被接受了，也被期待了，我的老师给我做了多大的改变！”玛丽说，她现在是一名诗人和作家。A. moved移动；B. impressed使……印象深刻；C. accepted接受；D. relaxed放松。根据下文and后的“expected then（也被期待了）”可知，这里说的是，感到自己被接受，被期待，故选择C项。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：多年来，老师的支持改变了我，并对我的一生产生了影响。A. changed改变；B. limited限制；C. controlled控制；D. honoured尊敬。根据上文“____4____, after Mary met her new teacher, Bella Flowers, everything changed.（幸运的是，在玛丽遇到她的新老师贝拉·弗劳尔斯后，一切都变了。）”可知，老师的支持改变了玛丽，故选择A项。 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。 The buzzwords “brittle college students” has exploded on social media, with a great deal of comments ___36___(share) experiences of college students subject to unexpected and amusing ___37___（injury) such as “I just stretched a bit but my neck got twisted”, “I lay on my side to play with my phone ___38___was diagnosed with strabismus (斜视)”, and “I twisted my ankle while dancing in the dorm.” Such comments have given rise to ___39___(heat) discussions over the weakening physical fitness of contemporary college students, ___40___ is confirmed by the astonishing record of visits to one hospital in the city of Zhengzhou, north-central Henan Province. The “2020 China University Students Health Survey Report” published by China Youth Daily pointed out that ___41___(healthy) lifestyle is common among college students. Out of 12,117 collegians, 86 percent of participants said they ___42___(experience) health issues such as poor skin condition, lack of sleep, and emotional problems. In addition ___43___ insufficient exercise, the rising number of “vulnerable college students” can be attributed to irregular work and rest schedules and unhealthy lifestyles. “Nowadays, college students spend too much time on smartphones. Many stay up late playing games or ___44___(write) essays, etc., which leads to waking up late and skipping breakfast. All of this are ___45___(extreme) harmful to physical health, resulting in a more ‘brittle’ body,” a professional noted. 【答案】36. sharing 37. injuries 38. but 39. heated 40. which 41. unhealthy 42. had experienced 43. to 44. writing 45. extremely 【解析】 【导语】本文是篇说明文。文章主要介绍了在社交媒体上的流行词“脆弱的大学生”的含义，指出了当代大学生不健康的生活方式和危害性。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：“脆弱的大学生”这个热词在社交媒体上爆红，大量评论分享了大学生遭遇意外和有趣受伤经历。根据介词“with”可知，空处应为非谓语动词，与“comments”之间为主动关系，表示“评论分享了……”，故应用现在分词形式，作宾补。故填sharing。 【37题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：“脆弱的大学生”这个热词在社交媒体上爆红，大量评论分享了大学生遭遇意外和有趣受伤经历。根据形容词“amusing”可知，空处应为名词，作宾语；injury表示“受伤、伤处”，为可数名词，故应用复数，表示泛指。故填injuries。 【38题详解】 考查并列连词。句意：我侧身躺着玩手机，但被诊断为斜视。分析句子可知，“was diagnosed”和“lay”为并列谓语，故空处应用并列连词，连接并列成分；根据句意，应为转折关系。故填but。 【39题详解】 考查形容词。句意：这样的评论引发了关于当代大学生体质日益衰弱的激烈讨论，河南中北部郑州市一家医院的惊人就诊记录证实了这一点。分析句子可知，空处应为形容词，修饰名词“discussions”，作定语；heated为形容词，表示“激烈的”，符合句意。故填heated。 【40题详解】 考查定语从句关系词。句意：这样的评论引发了关于当代大学生体质日益衰弱的热烈讨论，河南中北部郑州市一家医院的惊人就诊记录证实了这一点。分析句子可知，空处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词“the weakening physical fitness of comtemporary college students”，在从句中作主语，故应用关系代词which。故填which。 【41题详解】 考查形容词。句意：《中国青年报》发布的《2020中国大学生健康调查报告》指出，不健康的生活方式在大学生中很普遍。分析句子可知，空处应为形容词，修饰名词“lifestyle”，作定语；unhealthy为形容词，表示“不健康的”，符合句意。故填unhealthy。 【42题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：在12117名大学生中，86%的参与者表示他们经历过皮肤状况不佳、睡眠不足和情绪问题等健康问题。分析句子可知，空处应为谓语动词；根据“said”和句意可知，86%的参与者在说出情况之前就已经经历了各种健康问题，故空处应用过去完成时，表示在“said”之前发生的动作。故填had experienced。 【43题详解】 考查介词。句意：除了缺乏锻炼，越来越多的“脆弱的大学生”可以归因于不规律的作息时间和不健康的生活方式。分析句子可知，空处应为介词，后接名词短语“insufficient exercise”；介词短语in addition to表示“除了……之外”，符合句意。故填to。 【44题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：许多人熬夜玩游戏或写文章等，这导致晚起和不吃早餐。根据句中谓语动词“stay up”可知，空处应为非谓语动词；根据“or”可知，空处与“playing”为并列成分，表示选择关系。故填writing。 【45题详解】 考查副词。句意：所有这些都对身体健康极其有害，导致身体更“脆弱”。分析句子可知，空处应为副词，修饰形容词“harmful”，作状语；extremely为副词，表示“极其地”，符合句意。故填extremely。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假如你加入了你们学校的辩论队，本期辩题是“Will Ebooks Replace Printed Books?”，请你以正方立场写一份开场陈词。内容包括： 1. 你们辩队的论点；2. 你们辩队的论据。 参考词汇：the pros and cons 支持与反对；事物的利弊 Distinguished guests and referees, dear debaters, Good morning! On behalf of the pros team, I’d like to state our standpoint: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you very much! 【答案】例文 Distinguished guests and referees, dear debaters, Good morning! On behalf of the pros team, I’d like to state our standpoint: Ebooks will take the place of printed books due to its remarkable advantages over printed ones. Our detailed reasons are as follows. As is universally acknowledged, ebooks have taken the world by storm for its incomparable convenience and incredible efficiency, providing a platform where book addicts can enjoy reading anytime, anywhere with just a smartphone or tablet. Additionally, it’s ebooks that offer us instant access to a diversity of books without the concern of storage. Equally worth mentioning is its search function which greatly facilitates our reading and enables us to quickly find the information we need. In conclusion, while printed books hold mental value, it is unavoidable that ebooks will become the preferred choice for reading, revolutionizing the way we appreciate literature. Thank you very much! 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生为“Will Ebooks Replace Printed Books?”的辩论以正方立场写一份开场陈词。 【详解】1.词汇积累 取代：take the place of→replace 非凡的：remarkable→extraordinary 欣赏：appreciate→admire 多样性：diversity→variety 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：E-books will take the place of printed books due to its remarkable advantages over printed ones. 拓展句：E-books will take the place of printed books because they have remarkable advantages over printed ones. 【点睛】【高分句型1】In conclusion, while printed books hold mental value, it is unavoidable that ebooks will become the preferred choice for reading, revolutionizing the way we appreciate literature.（运用了while引导让步状语从句） 【高分句型2】Equally worth mentioning is its search function which greatly facilitates our reading and enables us to quickly find the information we need.（运用了which引导定语从句） 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面短文，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。 The first time we set eyes on “Big Red”, Dad, Mum and I were on our way home. As we passed the Eaton’s department store’s window, we stopped as usual to have a look and bought something that we wanted. The beautifully decorated window display held the best toys ever. Pretty toys all lay beneath a surprisingly fantastic dress. Mum’s eyes were glued to its shining red satin (缎子). “My goodness,” she whispered. “Look at that!” Then, Mum looked down at her own. Mum was forever doing chores, washing laundry and working in the garden. So she always wore house dresses and an apron (围裙) to protect the front. “What a silly dress!” She shook her head. “Who would want such a big dress?” As we continued down the street, Mum turned her head for one more look. “My goodness! They should display something a person could use!” Mother’s Day was nearing, and the red dress was soon forgotten. Mum was not the one to spend money on items that were not practical. Choosing a gift for Mother’s Day for her was quite hard. When Dad and I asked, she thought carefully, and then asked for some tea towels, facecloths or a new basin. On our last trip to town before Mother’s Day, we were driving up Main Street when mother suddenly shouted in surprise: “Look!” She pointed as Dad drove past Eaton’s. “That big red dress is gone,” she said in disbelief. “Who’d be fool enough to buy such a dress?” Mum questioned, shaking her head. I was almost certain that I noticed a trace of eagerness in her voice. “Why not earn the money myself for this stunning red dress?” I thought to myself. However, I was stuck — which shop would hire an 8-grade student who had no working experience at all? Feeling confused, I approached Dad for his opinion. Dad told me that “Believe in yourself, my sweetie, maybe you could give Eaton’s department store a try.” 注意： 1.续写词数应为120左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: With determination, I went to the store and asked if they needed a salesgirl. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: On the morning of Mother’s Day, Mum received a large box. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】With determination, I went to the store and asked if they needed a salesgirl. The manager, a kind middle-aged lady, looked at me doubtfully but then smiled warmly. “Well, we usually don’t hire such young girls, but I can see your enthusiasm. Let’s give it a try,” she said. I was overjoyed and promised to do my best. The days passed quickly, and I worked hard, learning about the products and helping customers. Every penny I earned was carefully saved for that stunning red dress. Finally, after weeks of hard work, I had enough money. On the morning of Mother’s Day, Mum received a large box. She opened it with curiosity, and her eyes widened in surprise as she pulled out the beautiful red dress. “Oh my goodness, where did you get this?” she exclaimed. I stood there, smiling, and said, “I earned it for you, Mum. I wanted you to have something special for Mother’s Day.” She hugged me tightly, tears streaming down her face. “This is the best gift I’ve ever received,” she whispered. That day, Mum wore the red dress with pride, and we all felt the warmth and love that a simple dress could bring. It was a Mother’s Day we would never forget. 【解析】 【导语】本文以“大红裙”为线索，讲述了作者与父母在商场看到一条令人惊艳的红裙，母亲虽喜欢却认为不实用。母亲节将至，作者决定自己赚钱为母亲买下这条红裙。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“下定决心，我去了商店，问他们是否需要售货员。”可知，第一段可描写作者去Eaton’s百货商店应聘销售员的经过，包括经理的初步怀疑到最终同意试用，以及作者努力工作攒钱为母亲买红裙的过程。 ②由第二段首句内容“在母亲节的早晨，妈妈收到了一个大盒子。”可知，第二段可描写母亲在母亲节收到红裙的惊喜反应，以及作者向母亲解释红裙来历后，母亲的感动与自豪。 2.续写线索：作者去商店应聘——经理同意试用——作者努力工作攒钱——母亲节母亲收到红裙——母亲惊喜又感动——母亲穿上红裙，全家感受温暖与爱 3.词汇激活： 行为类 ①聘用：hire/employ ②流逝： pass/elapse/go by ③拥抱：hug/embrace 情绪类 ①热情：enthusiasm/passion ②狂喜：overjoyed/wild with joy ③惊讶：surprise/astonishment 【点睛】[高分句型1] Every penny I earned was carefully saved for that stunning red dress. (运用了省略关系代词的定语从句) [高分句型2] She hugged me tightly, tears streaming down her face. (运用了独立主格结构作伴随状语) [高分句型3] It was a Mother’s Day we would never forget. (运用了省略关系代词的定语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 南阳一中2025年秋期高一年级12月期中考 英语试题 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. What does the woman want the man to do? A. Go on a field trip. B. Carry a box for her. C. Phone Dylan up. 2. What do the speakers value most in a friendship? A. Respect. B. Support. C. Honesty. 3. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a restaurant. B. In a theater. C. At a phone store. 4. How does the woman sound? A. Hopeless. B. Confident. C. Encouraging. 5. What is the conversation mainly about? A. A store. B. Apiece of clothing. C. A family member. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。 6. What was the girl doing before the conversation? A. Doing her schoolwork. B. Reading a picture book. C. Washing her schoolbag. 7. When does the girl want to go to bed? A. At 8:30 p.m. B. At 9:00 p.m. C. At 9:30 p.m. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8. Where will Anna go for a trip this May Day holiday? A. To the countryside. B. To the city center. C. To a coastal town. 9. How did Anna’s family learn about the travel destination? A. Her father noticed it in a brochure. B. Her mother read about it in a newspaper. C. Her sister knew about it from her friend. 10. What does Anna advise the man to do? A. Learn to bake. B. Do gardening. C. Practice yoga. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 11. What type of matches hasn’t the woman watched in person? A. Boxing matches. B. Baseball matches. C. Football matches. 12. What made the man start playing tennis? A. His strong interest in tennis. B. His family member’s suggestion. C. His experience of watching a live game. 13. Why was the woman unhappy throughout the game last week? A. She got a broken seat. B. She argued with her brother. C. Her favorite player was hurt. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 14. What does Emily think of gardening? A It’s difficult. B. It’s relaxing. C. It’s boring. 15. What kind of plants fail to grow well in Alex’s backyard? A Flowers. B. Vegetables. C. Herbs. 16. What will Alex probably do? A. Turn to a flower shop owner. B. Get some new plants. C. Do some reading. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17. What is the announcement mainly about? A. Some new courses will be added. B. The class timetable will be changed. C. An art competition will be held. 18. What help will the school give students? A. Providing them with economic support. B. Helping them pick suitable art courses. C. Analyzing their advantages and disadvantages. 19 What information can be found on the school website? A. Course schedules. B. A detailed registration form. C. Introductions to some excellent artworks. 20. Who is the speaker talking to? A. Parents. B. Teachers. C. Students. 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 In a city like Pittsburgh that is full of universities, libraries and theatres, celebrating National Poetry Month is easy. Stop by any of the following events to learn more about poetry, present your own poetry, or hear readings of famous poems. Poetry Exchange Workshop Brentwood Public Library Start National Poetry Month off right by heading to this monthly poetry workshop to listen to poets read their works, have your works critiqued and learn some new poetry writing skills. A small $ 2 donation to the library is encouraged. If you are bringing some of your poems to share with other poets, bring multiple copies. Whitman Poetry Readings Coffee Tree Roasters The Whitman Poetry Readings hosts a monthly poetry reading by a famous American poet followed by a discussion about the poet’s works. The event is free like Poetry Exchange Workshop and is held in a quiet private back room at Coffee Tree Roasters. Word Circus Most Wanted Fine Art Gallery This event at Chatham University is hosted by the MFA Creative Writing Program every Friday night. Free to students and the general public, this event showcases student writers as they present their works and encourages attendees to step up to the open mie and share as many as three of their own poems with the crowd. CMU Poetry Discussion Group Carnegie Library Join this monthly poetry discussion group, which bills itself as a lively conversation about well—loved poets. For Poetry Month, Rita Dove’s works will be discussed. Dove served as the youngest and first African—American Poet Laureate of the United States and was the Pulitzer Prize in Poetry winner in 1987. Admission to this event is free but registration is encouraged. 1. Which event will a lover of poetry attend to improve his or her writing skills? A. Poetry Exchange Workshop. B. Whitman Poetry Readings. C. Word Circus. D. CMU Poetry Discussion Group. 2. What do these poetry events have in common? A. Required registration. B. Free entrance. C. Featuring American poets. D. Lively discussion. 3. Where is this text probably taken from? A. An autobiography. B. A local newspaper. C. A course plan. D. A poetry textbook. B When I first sat down to write my will (遗嘱), I expected it to be a simple act of paperwork, a practical task that adults are supposed to complete. Instead, it pulled me into an unexpected spiral of reflection. What do I truly want to leave behind? What traces of my life will matter when I am no longer here? The questions felt heavy, but they carried a hidden gift. Writing about my possessions made me think not of objects, but of people—my children, my partner, my friends. Suddenly, I saw how every choice I make is connected to love. The books on my shelves, the photographs on the wall, even the recipes in my kitchen are not just things; they are extensions of care, memory, and joy. In the middle of this process, I recognized that a will is less about death than about life. It is about pausing long enough to notice what I value most. The act of writing forced me to define the essence of what I hope my family remembers: not money or furniture, but kindness, curiosity, and the laughter we shared. I felt lighter after finishing the document. Instead of fear, I carried gratitude. I saw my life not as incomplete but as perpetual, filled with small opportunities to live with intention. If facing death teaches anything, it is that the present moment is our most generous gift. Every day, I can choose to pass on patience, love, and courage. What began as a legal form turned into a reminder: life is fragile, but it is also abundant. And if I am mindful, then even in the ordinary rhythm of my days, I am already leaving behind what matters most. 4. What realization did the author have while writing her will? A. Writing a will was easier than she had expected. B. She owned more valuable property than she thought. C. Objects in her life were deeply tied to people and memories. D. Her family members were not interested in material possessions. 5. What can be inferred about the author’s attitude toward death? A. She avoided thinking about it. B. She feared it even more than before. C. She decided never to discuss it again. D. She became calmer and more grateful. 6. What does the underlined word “perpetual” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Aging B. Dying C. Lasting D. Confusing 7. Which proverb best expresses the main idea of the passage? A. Actions speak louder than words. B. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. C. You can’t take it with you when you go. D. Love and the present matter most. C Have you wondered how your body knows when to wake up or why you need to go to the toilet less at night? Circadian rhythms use the sun to help your body to run on time. “Circadian rhythms” is another name for body clocks. They are controlled by a small part of the brain called the hypothalamus (下丘脑) and they let the body know when to do things like eat, sleep and go to the toilet. Circadian rhythms repeat every 24 hours and almost every living thing has them. They tell animals the best time to hunt, for example, and plants when to flower. Circadian rhythms are influenced by light. When the sun shines through the window in the morning your body clock tells you it’s time to wake up. When it’s dark your body feels sleepy. Good-quality sleep lets your brain recharge and replace important hormones (荷尔蒙) to keep you healthy. Not listening to your body clock, such as going to bed late, can mess with your sleep cycle and make you feel tired and easy to get angry the next day. Circadian rhythms also affect energy, digestion (消化) and body temperature. In fact, scientists have found that they help our whole body run smoothly. Swathi Yadlapalli is a scientist who studies how people grow and develop. She says, “Almost every part in the human body has a circadian clock.” Circadian rhythms are written into people’s genes (基因), which are the body's instructions for how to develop and grow. We can’t change them but we can listen to what they are telling us. The Sleep Charity, which helps people to sleep better, recommends sticking to regular sleep patterns. So whether you are used to staying up late, or getting up early, try going to bed and getting up at the same time every day. It also suggests getting lots of natural light in the morning. Even if the sky is cloudy and grey, the natural light can reset your body clock and make you feel more awake. 8. Which part of the brain controls circadian rhythms? A. The hormone system. B. The hypothalamus. C. The digestive system. D. The gene center. 9. What is the function of circadian rhythms? A. They help plants get sunlight more easily. B. They regulate the hypothalamus to work faster. C. They control the movement of main parts in the body. D. They tell living things when to perform certain activities. 10. What can be inferred about natural light? A. It makes people feel sleepy at night. B. It has no effect on hormone production. C. It sometimes influences circadian rhythms greatly. D. It helps reset the body clock even on cloudy days. 11. What does the author suggest doing? A. Stopping staying up too late. B. Getting up early the next day. C. Having a fixed sleep routine daily. D. Listening to music before sleeping. D My studies once showed that students perform better when they take notes by hand than when they use laptops. Before I knew it, those studies were used as good reasons for laptop bans (禁止) in classrooms in the U.S. I received a lot of emails blaming (责备) me for such ideas. The fact is that I don’t actually support laptop bans, and never have. In fact, I don’t even ban laptops in my own classes. In the research, we asked students to watch TED Talks and had them take notes either on laptops or with a pen and paper. Students using laptops recorded the talks nearly with every word, while students who took handwritten notes could not; they just took notes in their own words. Writing by hand required students to understand and summarize the talk. And deeper processing (加工) of the information led to improved learning. As a result, students in this case get higher points on tests. My findings came out. Teachers around the country soon started banning laptops in their classes. But they didn’t know what actually made learning difficult was the mindless recording of a lecture. Laptops just allowed students to take notes more quickly. Like most technology, laptops are not universally helpful or harmful in class. Whether they are helpful or harmful depends on the aim. The value of a laptop in the classroom depends on the goal of a lesson plan, the nature of the text, the kind of students being taught, etc. So can laptops be used in the classroom? If a lesson requires exact quotes, then laptops are excellent. But if the goal is conceptual (概念的) understanding, they will produce the exactly opposite results. Don’t forget the situation when deciding whether or not to allow laptops in your class. All in all, the answer to the question is that it depends. 12. Why did the author receive many blaming emails? A He banned laptops in classes. B. His studies supported laptop bans. C. His research results let people down. D. Schools used his studies to ban laptops. 13. What was the key difference between laptop notes and handwritten notes in the research? A. Laptop notes were much more detailed. B. Handwritten notes bettered thinking ability. C. Handwritten notes recorded every word in need. D. Laptop notes were written in students’ own words. 14. What did the author think made learning difficult in the case of laptop use? A. The technology of laptops itself. B. Students’ improper use of laptops. C. The speed of taking notes with laptops. D. The design of lesson plans for laptop users. 15. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Handwritten notes are better for students’ learning than laptop notes. B. Laptop bans in classrooms are unreasonable and should be prohibited. C. The use of laptops in classrooms should be decided based on situations. D. Research on note-taking methods helps improve teaching achievements. 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。 Meetings are a key way to get yourself noticed. When you “hold your own” in a meeting, you show that you’re confident, and this can mark you out as a future leader. ____16____ So no matter how many great ideas you have in your head, they’re useless to you, your team, and your organization until you express them. Here is the guide to getting your voice heard at meetings. Come prepared. Have some talking points planned out before you express your idea. Practice with a trusted colleague who can help you iron out any problems. Imagine the possible reactions people might have to your idea. ____17____ What are some questions that might come up in response to your idea? How will you answer those questions? Get to the point. Engage people in the main points of the idea, then dive into the details. When you start strong you’ll give them a reason to continue listening. ____18____ people are overwhelmed with numerous things to do at work. While the eight second attention span may be a myth, people certainly appreciate brevity (简短) now more than ever. ____19____ People lose interest when they’re listening to a long talk. Invite them to be a part of your idea. Organize your argument in a way that makes them want to ask questions and learn more. When you give them time to ask questions, they’ll be more interested, attentive, and engaged. The more you can engage them, the more they’ll truly listen. Have confidence in yourself. The more you believe in yourself, the more that shows through when you express an idea. People can hear the confidence in your voice when you speak and see it in your body language. If you allow yourself to think that you’re nervous, you’ll convince yourself to be. Fight nerves by taking a few moments to stand in a power pose. ____20____ A. Time is precious. B. Make it a conversation. C Speak with elegance and intention. D. Unluckily, your colleagues can’t read minds. E. It gives you time to quiet your mind and focus. F. Look at it from as many other perspectives as possible. G. This is how you show value and make a positive impression. 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。 Here’s a story that illustrates the important role teachers play in their students’ lives. Mary’s silence began after a ____21____ incident which caused her to believe her words would bring bad luck. Her family also chose to never ____22____ of the incident again, so Mary hardly receive any ____23____ and help she needed during those five years. ____24____, after Mary met her new teacher, Bella Flowers, everything changed. Bella ____25____ Mary’s problem and gave her individual attention. She told young Mary, “Reading a lot is good, but not good enough. Words mean ____26____ what is set down on paper. It depends on the human voice to fill up the deeper meaning.” Her words ____27____ Mary and their relationship grew as Bella provided Mary with new books and increased her ____28____ to read more, which planted a seed of literature in her heart. Although, for a long time, young Mary buried herself in the ____29____, she rejected to open her mouth. Bella ____30____ Mary’s long silence by telling Mary that she was not really in love with poems until she read them aloud. Mary, ____31____, read out the first lines and heard the poem come alive from her own ____32____. Eventually, at the age of 13, Mary began speaking again, and her ____33____ in literature also had a good start. “I felt ____34____ and expected then, and what a difference my teacher has made!” said Mary, now a poet and writer. “It’s my teacher’s support over the years that ____35____ me and has an impact throughout my life.” 21. A. disturbing B. rewarding C. satisfying D. pleasing 22. A. inform B. think C. dream D. speak 23. A. message B. support C. promise D. lesson 24. A. Generally B. Clearly C. Frankly D. Fortunately 25. A. solved B. raised C. stopped D. noticed 26. A. rather than B. other than C. more than D. less than 27. A. struck B. annoyed C. shaped D. calmed 28. A. pressure B. motivation C. challenge D. possibility 29. A. words B. ideas C. books D. seeds 30. A. broke through B. dealt with C. struggled against D. cared for 31. A. astonished B. encouraged C. doubtful D. thankful 32. A. hands B. mind C. head D. lips 33. A. competition B. journey C. imagination D. curiosity 34. A. moved B. impressed C. accepted D. relaxed 35. A. changed B. limited C. controlled D. honoured 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。 The buzzwords “brittle college students” has exploded on social media, with a great deal of comments ___36___(share) experiences of college students subject to unexpected and amusing ___37___（injury) such as “I just stretched a bit but my neck got twisted”, “I lay on my side to play with my phone ___38___was diagnosed with strabismus (斜视)”, and “I twisted my ankle while dancing in the dorm.” Such comments have given rise to ___39___(heat) discussions over the weakening physical fitness of contemporary college students, ___40___ is confirmed by the astonishing record of visits to one hospital in the city of Zhengzhou, north-central Henan Province. The “2020 China University Students Health Survey Report” published by China Youth Daily pointed out that ___41___(healthy) lifestyle is common among college students. Out of 12,117 collegians, 86 percent of participants said they ___42___(experience) health issues such as poor skin condition, lack of sleep, and emotional problems. In addition ___43___ insufficient exercise, the rising number of “vulnerable college students” can be attributed to irregular work and rest schedules and unhealthy lifestyles. “Nowadays, college students spend too much time on smartphones. Many stay up late playing games or ___44___(write) essays, etc., which leads to waking up late and skipping breakfast. All of this are ___45___(extreme) harmful to physical health, resulting in a more ‘brittle’ body,” a professional noted. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假如你加入了你们学校的辩论队，本期辩题是“Will Ebooks Replace Printed Books?”，请你以正方立场写一份开场陈词。内容包括： 1. 你们辩队的论点；2. 你们辩队的论据。 参考词汇：the pros and cons 支持与反对；事物的利弊 Distinguished guests and referees, dear debaters, Good morning! On behalf of the pros team, I’d like to state our standpoint: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you very much! 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面短文，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。 The first time we set eyes on “Big Red”, Dad, Mum and I were on our way home. As we passed the Eaton’s department store’s window, we stopped as usual to have a look and bought something that we wanted. The beautifully decorated window display held the best toys ever. Pretty toys all lay beneath a surprisingly fantastic dress. Mum’s eyes were glued to its shining red satin (缎子). “My goodness,” she whispered. “Look at that!” Then, Mum looked down at her own. Mum was forever doing chores, washing laundry and working in the garden. So she always wore house dresses and an apron (围裙) to protect the front. “What a silly dress!” She shook her head. “Who would want such a big dress?” As we continued down the street, Mum turned her head for one more look. “My goodness! They should display something a person could use!” Mother’s Day was nearing, and the red dress was soon forgotten. Mum was not the one to spend money on items that were not practical. Choosing a gift for Mother’s Day for her was quite hard. When Dad and I asked, she thought carefully, and then asked for some tea towels, facecloths or a new basin. On our last trip to town before Mother’s Day, we were driving up Main Street when mother suddenly shouted in surprise: “Look!” She pointed as Dad drove past Eaton’s. “That big red dress is gone,” she said in disbelief. “Who’d be fool enough to buy such a dress?” Mum questioned, shaking her head. I was almost certain that I noticed a trace of eagerness in her voice. “Why not earn the money myself for this stunning red dress?” I thought to myself. However, I was stuck — which shop would hire an 8-grade student who had no working experience at all? Feeling confused, I approached Dad for his opinion. Dad told me that “Believe in yourself, my sweetie, maybe you could give Eaton’s department store a try.” 注意： 1.续写词数应为120左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: With determination, I went to the store and asked if they needed a salesgirl. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: On the morning of Mother’s Day, Mum received a large box. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $