北京市西城区北京市第三十五中学2025-2026学年高二上学期期末英语试题

北京市第三十五中学2025—2026学年度第一学期期末试卷 高二英语 2026.1 本试卷共15页，共140分。考试时长120分钟。考生务必将答案写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。 第Ⅰ卷（共75分） I.听力理解（共三节， 22.5分） 第一节：（共4小题；每小题1.5分，共6分） 听下面四段对话，每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话你将听一遍。 1. Why doesn’t the woman feel well? A. She has a headache. B. She has a fever. C. She has a cough. 2. Where is the woman going now? A. To the classroom. B. To the library. C. To the school gate. 3. How long will the man work as a volunteer? A. Five days. B. A week. C. A month. 4. What will the speakers do this Friday? A. Do some shopping. B. Go for a hike. C. Recycle plastic waste. 第二节：（共6小题；每小题1.5分，共9分） 听下面三段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有两道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话或独白你将听两遍。 听第5段材料，回答第5至第6小题。 5. What will the woman probably do tomorrow? A. Watch a movie with Lily. B. Have a talk with Lily. C. Buy a gift for Lily. 6. Why does the woman talk to the man? A. To seek advice. B. To make an apology. C. To offer information. 听第6段材料，回答第7至第8小题。 7. Which race did Jim run in? A. The 800- meter race. B. The 1000- meter race. C. The 1500- meter race. 8. What helped Jim win the race? A. His constant efforts. B. His coach’s guidance. C. His talent for running. 听第7段材料，回答第9至第10小题。 9. What is the institute known for? A Strengthening international cooperation. B. Building a supportive work environment. C. Putting scientific discoveries into practical use. 10. What is the main purpose of the talk? A. To explain the research focus. B. To promote green technology. C. To attract experienced researchers. 第三节：（共5小题；每小题1.5分，共7.5分） 听下面一段独白，根据题目要求在相应的横线上写下第11题至第15题的关键信息。每小题仅填写一个词。这段独白你将听两遍。 How to Become Adventurous Find your 11 ●Ask yourself questions ● 12 the fears that are holding you back Explore your interests ● Set aside time to try 13 things ● 14 a role model for guidance Take action ● Make a specific plan ●Start with small 15 while ... II.完形填空（共15小题；每小题1.5分，共22.5分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I was thirteen when I first met Mrs. Carter — our beloved English teacher. She didn’t just teach English — she made us feel cared for and taught us how to live ____1____. Growing up in the countryside made our whole world small. ____2____, Mrs. Carter saw something greater in us. She noticed every student, really seeing each of us; she gave us room to make mistakes and ____3____ who we could become. When I feared my future, she pushed me forward and helped me see my ____4____. Slowly, I began to believe in myself and fearlessly chase what I wanted. She became my light, guiding me toward possibilities I’d never ____5____. Years later, I still thought of myself as her student. Her belief in students and care for us continued to guide and inspire me along my own path. With her clearly in mind as my ____6____, I decided to work for a community college, teaching English. Soon, I stood before forty fresh adult faces — some seemed eager, most ____7____. Almost all of the students worked long hours in factories or hospitals, and English was only a requirement. I reminded myself not to make their lives more ____8____ than they already were. Each class, I shared stories from my own life and ____9____ them to write about theirs, because I could sense the struggles they kept inside and wanted to give them an outlet (出口). At first, they showed little interest. Gradually, they started to ____10____ through writing, sometimes even reading their stories to the class. They shared about their struggling families, overlooked pasts, and future hopes. Some stories ____11____ me so deeply that I had to ask the class to excuse my tears. Bit by bit, my students let me into their lives, trusting that I really cared about them. One day, a father, whose son was in my class, came to show his ____12____: “Thank you for inspiring him to write. He’s finally willing to talk to us and share his experiences.” At the end of the term, I read my students’ evaluations. I came to the one I really wanted to see: I feel that this instructor cares about me. For me, it was the highest ____13____. Mrs. Carter once showed teaching was never just about knowledge — it was about finding one’s voice. Now, I further understood this. My students’ ____14____ touched me, making me realize that teaching is about connecting with people. The true success of a teacher is knowing you’ve helped someone believe they are ____15____. 1. A. simply B. comfortably C. bravely D. peacefully 2. A. Otherwise B. Therefore C. Moreover D. However 3. A. ignore B. discover C. describe D. question 4. A. worth B. decision C. responsibility D. impact 5. A. mentioned B. remembered C. imagined D. admitted 6. A. sponsor B. leader C. audience D. example 7. A. uninterested B. unafraid C. unsatisfied D. unfriendly 8. A. aimless B. risky C. stressful D. dramatic 9. A. forced B. encouraged C. allowed D. reminded 10. A. calm down B. hold on C. reach out D. open up 11. A. pleased B. moved C. surprised D. excited 12. A. hopefulness B. carefulness C. thoughtfulness D. thankfulness 13. A. quality B. expectation C. praise D. standard 14. A. stories B. marks C. notes D. families 15. A. rewarded B. valued C. directed D. protected Ⅲ.阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，共30分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Make a Little Time for Some Mime Introduction Mime Time is a traditional presentation of classical and modern mime techniques. It is designed to introduce your students to an art form that has been practised for centuries throughout the world. Your students will be totally absorbed as our performer presents several humorous short “silent stories” which may include many familiar illusions such as walls, ropes, ladders and everybody’s favorite — walking against the wind. The performer may even play different characters within the same story! Each program is followed by a short question-and-answer session. There is also an optional all-day program, in which the students receive instruction in small groups on mime techniques. These “funshops” exercise both the mind and the body. Mime Time is a fascinating educational experience designed to inspire the imagination in all of us! Program Summary Grade Level Kindergarten to Grade 9 Max Audience Size Depending on the space Session Time 45 minutes Daily Session Limit Up to 2 (Extra sessions available for an additional fee) Setup Time 30 minutes Teardown Time 30 minutes Required Facilities ◆A stage or 15’ × 25’ performance area ◆Private bathroom for performers to change clothes and apply makeup Subjects Covered ◆Theatrical storytelling ◆Performance of popular mime acts Feel free to call us at 800-433-7459 or email us info@mobileedproductions.com if you have any questions. 16. What can students do in Mime Time? A. Watch short silent shows. B. Design a mime performance. C. Play different roles in the same story. D. Answer questions about mime techniques. 17. Mime Time requires _________. A. kids to be aged 9 and above B. thirty minutes to set up the stage C. extra fees for more than one session D. a performance area that holds 45 people 18. The passage is most probably intended for _________. A. students B. teachers C. parents D. performers B In a mechanic’s yard in northern Nigeria, as four guys work on the front wheel of a black business car, a skinny boy named Amir attentively looks on. When Amir says he is 15, people laugh. But his boss, Ibrahim, a boyish fellow with a gentle smile, understands. He, too, was once a slight kid who looked young for his age, working in this same auto yard in Nigeria’s second biggest city, Kano. Amir’s father, an electrician, had worried that his oldest son would end up unemployed — either wandering the streets or even stealing. So he begged Ibrahim to take him on as an apprentice (学徒) after school. The skinny boy reminds the mechanic of himself. Ibrahim only started school at 10 and had to drop out of school at 18, without graduating, because his parents were too poor to pay. He tried tailoring (做裁缝) for two years, but it drove him crazy. In a city full of beggars and thousands of unemployed university graduates, joining a mechanic’s yard felt like his last chance. Ibrahim moved to Kano and he became an apprentice there. But the boss wasn’t convinced he could handle the work. “I was skinny and I looked younger than my age,” Ibrahim recalled. “He said, ‘You can’t be a mechanic.’ I was really determined to prove him wrong.” The boss was not easily pleased. Anyone who was late or wasted time was beaten. The job was so tough that Ibrahim gave up and ran back home. But his mother urged him to try again, saying “The path to success isn’t smooth. You’ll face many difficulties. Whether you succeed depends on your determination and actions.” He returned, learning to be a mechanic in seven years, before opening his own workshop. Later, he moved his business to the yard where he had begun working 12 years earlier. Now, as a boss himself, though he sometimes is strict with his workers, he patiently teaches them how to fix cars. He buys them breakfast and lunch, and even when there’s no work, he pays them their daily wages. “I think I’m just lucky because I’m preparing for my future. Not every kid has an opportunity like this.” Amir said. When Amir looks at his boss his eyes shine with admiration. All he wants is to be just like him. 19. From the passage, we know that Amir _________. A. is training for work B. often wanders the streets C. has dropped out of school D. is an unemployed graduate 20. Why does Amir remind Ibrahim of himself? A. They both tried tailoring for two years. B. They both have parents who cared for them. C They both acted as part-time apprentices after school. D. They both started to work in an auto yard at a young age. 21. What led Ibrahim to return to his job? A. A good wage. B. Amir’s admiration. C. His boss’s support. D. His mother’s words. 22. According to the passage, which words would best describe Ibrahim? A. Creative and reliable. B. Strict and ambitious. C. Determined and kind. D. Outgoing and patient. C When I look back on my 1990s childhood, it’s hard not to feel nostalgic (怀旧的). We rode our bikes, built dens and swam in streams. Though the Internet existed, my parents would boot me off to use the landline. Media was tangible — tapes and CDs — and often consumed as a family. I still recall the excitement of visiting the video shop to select a film. I’ve noticed a huge upswing of interest in “90s parenting” and, this year, the trend seems to have exploded. Former 90s kids are in the thick of it, trying to work out how to parent their own children. There’s a feeling that huge advances in technology have resulted in similar losses. But what are the losses? And was parenting really better back then? “Yes,” says Justin Flom, a father of two and content creator, who built a replica Blockbuster video store for his daughters in his house. “The whole family would pile into the car, head to the video store and walk the rows while deciding what to watch,” he says of his own childhood. “It felt exciting, full of possibility. Scrolling online just isn’t the same.” Justin’s Blockbuster room is a way of making screen time intentional, and that seems to be at the heart of this idea of 90s parenting. “In the 90s, the critique was that TV would rot (腐蚀) your brain, but it was stationary,” he says. “It lived in your living room. Now, media follows us everywhere. It’s in our pockets, on demand, nonstop. With increasing fears about the effects of screen time, and parent-led campaigns such as Smartphone Free Childhood gaining popularity, it’s no surprise so many of us are looking back to the time just before they exploded. Some parents and schools are even giving their children landlines. Scrolling through 90s parenting-themed videos, I’m struck by one video: a group of adults and kids engaging in a back garden water fight (organised via landline), having put all their smartphones in a bowl out of reach. It’s not just about screens. It’s about connection, family time and, actually, time more generally. “Parenting in the 90s was basically just ‘slow’ parenting,” says Jes, a former primary school teacher and a big believer in the importance of play. That means not driving kids from activity to activity so days are jam-packed. Boredom is important, says Melanie Murphy, a mother of two from Dublin. “Long periods of unremarkable time were a gift I didn’t know I’d miss, and I want that for my kids. I don’t want to schedule every hour of their lives.” I’ll admit that when I first encountered the concept of 90s parenting, I thought it was a bit overly emotional. But if that is the case then why, writing this, do I feel so ... sad? I can’t quite seem to shake this feeling of loss, and of wanting to return to a simpler time. Maybe I just need more fun in my life. Time for a water fight, I think. Who’s in? 23. Why did Justin build the Blockbuster room? A. To provide enjoyable family time. B. To compare old and recent movies. C. To share one of his childhood hobbies. D. To prove TV doesn’t damage one’s mind. 24. The author mentioned the “water fight” in Paragraph 5 as an example of _________. A. how popular the 90s parenting-themed videos are B. how commonly landlines are used in daily life C. how people value real-world family activities D. how people reduce the impact of screen time 25. Which of the following is in line with the idea of “slow parenting”? A. Encouraging children to use educational apps. B. Allowing children to take time to just daydream. C. Adding amusing tasks to children’s daily routine. D. Giving children clear schedules to learn various skills. 26. What is the author’s attitude toward 90s parenting? A. Regretful. B. Unconcerned. C. Appreciative. D. Doubtful. D Think of your favorite piece of art — a painting, a song, or a novel — and try to remember why it made such a strong impression on you. Now imagine artificial intelligence created it. The question might seem silly, yet this is the future toward which we are racing. Over the past few years, AI developers have improved the technology’s ability to create art across nearly every field. With AI so rapidly learning to produce art forms previously considered only the domain (领域) of human creativity, it’s important to understand how people view this transformation. Earlier this year we conducted a survey on AI art. The results were striking. Most people held that human art has an emotional depth which machines either can’t or shouldn’t reproduce. Yet they were open to AI-generated art so long as there was an artist involved. We first asked people to name their favorite work of art. Then we asked how they would feel upon learning that their favorite work of art was generated by AI. Responses ranged from shock and anger to enthusiasm: more than 62% said they would like it less, 32% said their feelings wouldn’t change, and nearly 5% said they would like it more. The reactions, however, went deeper. When asked if there is a difference between the emotional value of human and AI art, 81% said yes, reminding us that we seek the human experience in art. We want to know if an artist drew from personal experience or imagination. We stop while reading a book to learn about its author, and we follow the lives of singers and actors. Art, after all, is a way humans communicate. But if great art is forged from human hope, desire, disappointment and sorrow, what does creativity mean in a world with increasingly powerful AI? Are people who use AI artists? We asked this. Thirteen percent said yes, another 13% were unsure, and 31% said no, whereas 42% selected “yes, but only if they are providing significant guidance to the AI; otherwise, no.” These responses cast light on why so many people complain about AI-generated “slop”. What participants are often pointing out is the impersonal, almost meaningless nature of AI. But many of the respondents appeared more open to the idea of people using AI as a tool to help bring their artistic vision into the world. As AI conquers more artistic domains, what people find acceptable may shift. But we do know that people still value art as a means of communication and connection. Taking the pulse of what society thinks about AI art can help connect AI developers not only with artists but with the millions of people who find meaning and connection in art. 27. From the results of the survey on AI art, we can learn that _________. A. humanity will always outperform AI in terms of creativity B. human involvement is the key factor shaping opinions on AI art C. acceptance of AI art has gradually changed during its development D. AI connection has a universally negative impact on art appreciation 28. Which of the following best reflects the main point in Paragraph 5? A. Art at its heart is human experience communicated. B. An artist’s job is to translate personal experience into art. C. Learning artists’ stories is the key to appreciating their art. D. AI bridges communication between experience and imagination. 29. The word “forged” underlined in Paragraph 6 most probably means _________. A. released B. separated C. created D. borrowed 30. What can we infer from this passage? A. AI-generated art is not accessible to everyone. B. People are using AI to redefine creativity in art. C. AI can serve as a path for human communication. D People want AI to help artists but not be the artist. 第Ⅱ卷（共65分） I. 选词填空（共7小题；每小题2分，共14分） 用方框中单词的适当形式完成下列句子，每个单词只能用一次。 invite rejection appear enthusiasm astonish rare legally 31. Just as we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, we should never judge a person by his or her __________. 32. My co-workers are always so kind and supportive that I __________ feel under pressure. 33. The school sent a(n) __________ to the parents to attend the Open Day. 34. She was __________ that the personality test exposed her hidden qualities. 35. He can __________ the job offer if he doesn’t think it fits his career goals. 36. Some factories __________ pour waste water into rivers, causing serious water pollution. 37. The volunteers were __________ about organizing the community charity event; they stayed late to prepare for it. II.语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，共10分） 在未给提示词的空白处填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 38. By the time Yuan Longping won the Medal of the Republic in 2019, he __________ (devote) decades to hybrid rice research. (所给词的适当形式填空) 39. This old family photo, __________ has been kept for over 60 years, belongs to my grandmother. (用适当的词填空) 40. If you have to use a car, __________ (share) trips with others is far cheaper and better for the environment. (所给词的适当形式填空) 41. Tom didn’t answer my call because he __________ (take) a shower when I phoned him. (所给词的适当形式填空) 42. The Midong 3.5GW Photovoltaic Power Plant is currently __________ largest solar power plant in China. (用适当的词填空) 43. Over the past twenty years, scientists __________ (carry) out various conservation initiatives on endangered species. (所给词的适当形式填空) 44. She had her broken laptop __________ (repair) at a local tech shop last week. (所给词的适当形式填空) 45. ________ annoyed my dad that the restaurant got our order wrong twice. (用适当的词填空) 46. Bird watching is an activity __________ people observe and study birds in natural habitats. (用适当的词填空) 47. I can’t attend the meeting at 3 pm tomorrow because I __________ (discuss) the annual business plan at that time with my team. (所给词的适当形式填空) III. 完成句子（共5小题；第63、64题每题2分，第65、66、67题每题3分，共13分） 根据括号中所给提示完成下列句子。 48. 睡眠对减轻学业压力起着重要作用。（play a role）(汉译英) ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 49. 你应该依靠你自己的努力来实现目标。(rely on) (汉译英) ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 50. 长时间网上聊天会占用大量时间和精力。（take up）(汉译英) ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 51. 上周他全身心投入这个项目，昨天终于完成了。（apply oneself to sth.）(汉译英) ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 52. 坚持你自己的想法很重要，不管别人怎么想。（it作形式主语，regardless of）(汉译英) ____________________________________________________________________________________________ IV. 阅读表达（共4小题；每小题2分，共8分） 阅读下面的短文和问题，根据短文内容，完成对该问题的回答。 When you think of farming, central Sydney isn’t the first place that comes to mind. But Sydney Urban Green, the city’s first commercial indoor vertical (垂直的) farm, is changing opinions of where and how farms can operate. Located in a basement car park, it specializes in growing microgreens and baby shoots— making efficient use of space while placing food production close to large populations. The unusual business Urban Green was started in early 2020 by former chef Noah Verin. He has an environmental science degree, and has no farming experience at all. The business idea started with Noah and a friend experimenting with a few seeds (种子) and they couldn’t believe the flavor they were able to produce. “I still call them my babies,” he laughs. “I’m sure other farmers would agree that there’s an emotional connection to the produce you’re growing.” His goal is for the company to be carbon neutral (碳中和) by 2030, and his approach includes energy use, growing medium, packaging, and deliveries. Since its start, the company has already increased its energy efficiency by 50% when it replaced 36- watt lights with 18- watt lights. For the plant medium, the company uses a renewable byproduct of the coconut. Currently, Urban Green is in the process of using degradable materials instead of plastic pots. Verin’s customers appreciate his business because his farm is environmentally- friendly and the food is local and fresher. Verin stresses vertical farms won’t replace traditional agriculture but perfect it— such as supplying baby plants or helping sell farm produce to restaurants. Now he is planning to combine his chef and farming careers with a farm that has an attached production kitchen. The plan builds on past experiments, turning extra produce into syrups and sauces. For him, growing things isn’t just business— it’s emotional. 53. Where is Sydney Urban Green located? ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 54. Why do Verin’s customers appreciate his business? ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 55. What is Verin planning now? ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 56. Give an example of something you did to which you feel an emotional connection. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ V. 书面表达（20分） 57. 假设你是红星中学高二学生李华。你的英国好友Jim在来信中提到，他父母建议他多读纸质书。他想知道你对这一建议的看法。请你给他回信，内容包括： 1.你的看法及原因； 2.你自己的做法。 注意： 1.词数80左右； 2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Jim, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 北京市第三十五中学2025—2026学年度第一学期期末试卷 高二英语 2026.1 本试卷共15页，共140分。考试时长120分钟。考生务必将答案写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。 第Ⅰ卷（共75分） I.听力理解（共三节， 22.5分） 第一节：（共4小题；每小题1.5分，共6分） 听下面四段对话，每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话你将听一遍。 1. Why doesn’t the woman feel well? A. She has a headache. B. She has a fever. C. She has a cough. 2. Where is the woman going now? A. To the classroom. B. To the library. C. To the school gate. 3. How long will the man work as a volunteer? A. Five days. B. A week. C. A month. 4. What will the speakers do this Friday? A. Do some shopping. B. Go for a hike. C. Recycle plastic waste. 第二节：（共6小题；每小题1.5分，共9分） 听下面三段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有两道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话或独白你将听两遍。 听第5段材料，回答第5至第6小题。 5. What will the woman probably do tomorrow? A. Watch a movie with Lily. B. Have a talk with Lily. C. Buy a gift for Lily. 6. Why does the woman talk to the man? A. To seek advice. B. To make an apology. C. To offer information. 听第6段材料，回答第7至第8小题。 7. Which race did Jim run in? A. The 800- meter race. B. The 1000- meter race. C. The 1500- meter race. 8. What helped Jim win the race? A. His constant efforts. B. His coach’s guidance. C. His talent for running. 听第7段材料，回答第9至第10小题。 9. What is the institute known for? A. Strengthening international cooperation. B. Building a supportive work environment. C Putting scientific discoveries into practical use. 10. What is the main purpose of the talk? A. To explain the research focus. B. To promote green technology. C. To attract experienced researchers. 第三节：（共5小题；每小题1.5分，共7.5分） 听下面一段独白，根据题目要求在相应的横线上写下第11题至第15题的关键信息。每小题仅填写一个词。这段独白你将听两遍。 How to Become Adventurous Find your 11 ●Ask yourself questions ● 12 the fears that are holding you back Explore your interests ● Set aside time to try 13 things ● 14 a role model for guidance Take action ● Make a specific plan ●Start with small 15 while ... II.完形填空（共15小题；每小题1.5分，共22.5分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 【1~15题答案】 【答案】1. C 2. D 3. B 4. A 5. C 6. D 7. A 8. C 9. B 10. D 11. B 12. D 13. C 14. A 15. B Ⅲ.阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，共30分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A 【16~18题答案】 【答案】16. A 17. B 18. B B 【19~22题答案】 【答案】19. A 20. D 21. D 22. C C 【23~26题答案】 【答案】23. A 24. C 25. B 26. C D 【27~30题答案】 【答案】27. B 28. A 29. C 30. D 第Ⅱ卷（共65分） I. 选词填空（共7小题；每小题2分，共14分） 【31~37题答案】 【答案】31. appearance 32. rarely 33. invitation 34. astonished 35. reject 36. illegally 37. enthusiastic II.语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，共10分） 在未给提示词的空白处填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 【38题答案】 【答案】had devoted 【39题答案】 【答案】which 【40题答案】 【答案】sharing 【41题答案】 【答案】was taking 【42题答案】 【答案】the 【43题答案】 【答案】have carried 【44题答案】 【答案】repaired 【45题答案】 【答案】It 【46题答案】 【答案】where 【47题答案】 【答案】will be discussing III. 完成句子（共5小题；第63、64题每题2分，第65、66、67题每题3分，共13分） 根据括号中所给提示完成下列句子。 【48题答案】 【答案】Sleep plays an important role in reducing academic stress. 【49题答案】 【答案】You should rely on your own efforts to achieve your goals. 【50题答案】 【答案】Chatting online for a long time will take up a great deal of time and energy. 【51题答案】 【答案】He applied himself to the project wholeheartedly last week and finally completed it yesterday. 【52题答案】 【答案】It is important to stick to your own ideas regardless of what others think of. IV. 阅读表达（共4小题；每小题2分，共8分） 【53~56题答案】 【答案】53. It is located in a basement car park in central Sydney. 54. Because his farm is environmentally-friendly and the food is local and fresher. 55. He is planning to combine his chef and farming careers with a farm that has an attached production kitchen. 56. One example is when I planted a small sapling in my backyard. I watered it every day, watched it grow slowly, and protected it from pests. Over time, it grew into a big tree, providing shade and beauty to my home. I feel a strong emotional connection to this tree because I took care of it from the beginning and witnessed its growth. V. 书面表达（20分） 【57题答案】 【答案】Dear Jim, I totally agree with your parents. In my opinion, paper books offer a more authentic reading experience that digital devices cannot replace. They allow us to fully immerse ourselves in the story without the distractions of pop-up notifications. As for my habits, I usually read paper books for at least half an hour before going to bed, which helps me relax and reflect on the day. I also like to highlight meaningful sentences to deepen my understanding. I hope you will give it a try. Yours, Li Hua 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $