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2025-2026年高一年级期中考试 英语试卷 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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will Daisy do this afternoon? A. Go to the cinema. B. Organize a party. C. Celebrate her birthday. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the man? A. A pilot. B. A writer. C. A journalist. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where will Brenda most probably go now? A. A store. B. The airport. C. A post office. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Mother and son. C. Classmates. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why does the woman learn dance? A. To become a dancer. B. To lose some weight. C. To attend a competition. 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。 听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What seemed to bother Sally at school today? A. She didn’t make any friends. B. She disliked the new school. C. She found the lessons difficult. 7. How does Sally sound at the end of the conversation? A. Anxious. B. Surprised. C. Relieved. 听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. Who is the man buying books for? A. His son. B. His students. C. Some teenagers. 9. Which book is written by J. W. Reid? A. Saving Big Forests to Save the Planet. B. A Little Book about the Big Bang. C. Science by Women. 10. How much does Science by Women cost? A. $30. B. $60. C. $90. 听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 11. What does the woman want Henry to do this summer? A. Learn Chinese. B. Study Chinese painting. C. Travel to China. 12. What age group does Jim belong to? A. Under 3 years old. B. 3 to 6 years old. C. 6 to 10 years old. 13. When will the classes end? A. On July 5th. B. On July 18th. C. On July 20th. 听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14. How did Frank learn about Australia when he was little? A. On TV. B. From his friend. C. Through the Internet. 15. What did Frank mainly do at the Lizard Island? A. He went fishing. B. He dove into the water. C. He watched many fish. 16. What will Frank probably talk about next? A. His new trip plan. B. His experience of boating. C. His visit to two other scenic spots. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. Where did the speaker grow up? A. In Columbus. B. In Matthews. C. In Charlotte. 18. How did Florence feel after moving to Charlotte at first? A. Satisfied. B. Upset. C. Carefree. 19. Why did the speaker decide to draw pictures? A. To help her daughter. B. To illustrate her book. C. To kill time. 20. What is the speaker mainly talking about? A. How she became an artist by chance. B. How she learned about North Carolina. C. How she fell in love with her new home. 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 Four Best Educational Websites for Kids Wondering how to turn your kid’s screen time into something more than just games? You’re not alone. It’s a common concern for parents to find a balance between fun and learning. That’s where educational websites for kids come in. Curious World Who is it for: 2-7 years Curious World covers eight key learning areas. It provides a standards-aligned (使一致) learning experience through activities like cooking, immersive (沉浸式的) play, and science experiments. As one of the more hands-on educational websites for young learners, it introduces new concepts through fun, game-like activities. Brighterly Who is it for: 6-14 years Brighterly teaches math to students from 1st to 8th grade. With a team of highly qualified teachers, it provides one-on-one classes tailored to each child’s needs, aiming to improve grades and build confidence. Their entertaining, STEM-focused courses are aligned with Common Core standards, ensuring a well-rounded education. National Geographic Kids Who is it for: 6-12 years National Geographic Kids offers a vibrant world of learning about animals, science, geography, and cultures. Through engaging articles, interactive games, videos, and quizzes, children can explore fascinating topics and discover the natural world. It encourages curiosity and critical thinking, providing a safe and enriching environment for young explorers to learn about our planet and its diverse inhabitants. Code-A-Kid Who is it for: 8 years and older Code-A-Kid is designed for older kids who want to learn how to code games and apps. It offers interesting and highly specific courses that kids can apply to practical projects. The platform provides access to courses in Mod creation, Roblox app development, Minecraft coding, and more. 21. How does Curious World enrich kids’ experiences? A. By teaching game design. B. By introducing practical life skills. C. By sharing educational ideas. D. By combining activities with learning. 22. What might be a feature of Brighterly? A. Hands-on activities. B. Personalised support. C. Interactive content. D. Practical projects. 23. What do the four websites have in common? A. They offer teenagers services. B. They stress hands-on abilities. C. They value fun-based teaching. D. They permit course downloads. B When I was a little boy, I always dreamed of becoming a doctor. My mother was an emergency room nurse, so I would often go to the hospital with her and watch her care for patients. When I was in high school and began taking biology, I realized how much I loved science and the idea of one day working with children. One experience that stands out to me was volunteering at a children’s hospital during my undergraduate years. I had the opportunity to work with children who had cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. These children had been through so much at such a young age, yet they were so brave and strong. I knew then that I wanted to help children like them. During my undergraduate years, I pursued my goal by majoring in biology and chemistry. These courses laid a solid groundwork in the sciences, which is necessary in the medical profession. In addition, I devoted time to shadowing pediatricians (儿科医生) and volunteering at clinics to gain a full understanding of the field. These experiences exposed me to the hands-on nature of pediatrics (儿科学) and the opportunity to assist families during challenging times. As I advanced in my studies, I developed a growing interest in the research aspect of medicine. I participated in multiple research projects, such as a study on childhood asthma (哮喘) and its correlation with academic performance. This involvement gave me insight into the significance of research in advancing our understanding of pediatric illnesses and their treatments. One of the aspects of pediatrics that I find most rewarding is the opportunity to build relationships with patients and their families. Children are not just patients; they are individuals with unique needs and personalities. As a pediatrician, I am responsible for understanding those needs and providing care tailored to each child. 24. What impressed the author most about the kids? A. Their optimism and patience. B. Their courage and toughness. C. Their kindness and curiosity. D. Their sincerity and cuteness. 25. What is implied in the author’s undergraduate years? A. He studied rare illnesses in kids. B. He published an academic paper. C. He combined learning and practice. D. He helped cure a child with asthma. 26. Why does the author find his job meaningful? A. He valued care between people. B. He could keep a youthful mind. C. He could hear kids’ laughter. D. He longed to try new things. 27. Which words can best describe the author? A. Considerate and modest. B. Observant and upright. C. Humorous and helpful. D. Determined and responsible. C Recently, videos of using AI to select watermelons go viral on social media, claiming the technology can pick sweet fruit. As watermelon season approaches, many people find buying a watermelon like opening a surprise box. Will it be a dud? To put AI to the test, a reporter from xxcb.cn visited a store in Changsha, Central China’s Hunan Province to conduct an experiment. The reporter took photos and numbered eight watermelons, which allowed for clear identification and comparison later, and then had AI select the sweetest one. One AI software program admitted it couldn’t judge sweetness of the numbered watermelons. “Usually, methods to determine the sweetness of a watermelon include observing the appearance, weight, and sound of the watermelon. Tapping (拍) the watermelon can also be used to determine its sweetness.” the AI software explained. Another gave tips on what to look for in choosing a sweet watermelon. “Based on the shape of the watermelon, rounder watermelons usually indicate a more uniform internal structure, which may be a sign of higher sweetness. In the image, watermelons 1 and 8 look rounder and larger, indicating higher sweetness. However, the final sweetness needs to be confirmed by taste,” the AI software said. Following the AI’s recommendation, the reporter decided to put these two to the test. After cutting open watermelons 1 and 8, both were red and juicy, but watermelon 1 was slightly sweeter. So, is using AI to pick fruit dependable? According to an AI expert, AI can provide helpful suggestions based on visual and base knowledge, but it’s not absolutely right. While AI can be a useful tool for those unsure how to choose a melon, experienced individuals may still rely on traditional methods like tapping and smelling. Eventually, the decision on which watermelon to choose may still come down to personal preference and practical experience. 28. What does the underlined word “dud” in paragraph 1 mean? A. Something small. B. Something pricey. C. Something tasteless. D. Something seasonal. 29. Why did the first AI admit its inability? A. It didn’t get clear melon photos. B. It tended to combine more data. C. It hadn’t answered similar questions. D. It considered the shape unimportant. 30. How did the second AI differ from the first one? A. It confirmed sweetness via sound. B. It showed three selection methods. C. It offered weight-based tips. D. It linked sweetness to sizes. 31. What is the author’s attitude toward AI picking melons? A. Objective. B. Negative. C. Worried. D. Unclear. D Teenagers who talk on the cell phone a lot, and hold their phones up to their right ears, score worse on one type of memory test. That’s the finding of a new study. That memory impairment might be one side effect of the radiation (放射线) that phones use to keep us connected while we’re on the go. Nearly 700 Swiss teens took part in a test of figural memory. This type helps us remember abstract (抽象的) symbols and shapes, explains Milena Foerster. The teens took memory tests twice, one year apart. Each time, they had one minute to remember 13 pairs of abstract shapes. Then they were shown one item from each pair and asked to match it with one of the five choices. The study volunteers also took a test of verbal memory. That’s the ability to remember words. The two memory tests are part of an intelligence test. The researchers also surveyed the teens on how they use cell phones. And they got call records from phone companies. The researchers used those records to figure out how long the teens were using their phones. This allowed the researchers to work out how big a radiation exposure (接触) each person could have got while talking. A phone user’s exposure to the radiation can differ widely. Some teens talk on their phones more than others. People also hold their phones differently. If the phone is close to the ear, more radiation may enter the body, Foerster notes. Even the type of network signal that a phone uses can matter. Much of Switzerland was using an older “second-generation” type of cell phone networks, the study reports. Many phone carriers (通讯公司) have moved away from such networks. And more companies plan to update their networks within the next few years. The teens’ scores in the figural memory tests were roughly the same from one year to the next. But those who normally held their phones near the right ears, and who were also exposed to higher levels of radiation, scored a little bit worse after a year. No group of teens showed big changes on the verbal memory test. Why might one type of memory be linked to cell phone use, but not another? Foerster thinks it could have to do with where different memory centers sit in the brain. The site that deals with the ability to remember shapes is near the right ear. 32. According to Paragraph 2, which of the following is TRUE? A. The teens took two types of memory tests four times in total. B. The teens needed to report the average time spent on their phones. C. Researchers paid little attention to the teens’ habits of using phones. D. The teens’ ability of remembering words is shown in figural memory test. 33. What can we infer from Paragraph 3? A. How people hold their phones has no effect on their bodies. B. Phone users can make more money with new networks. C. The cell phone network type has little to do the cell phone use. D. Radiation levels are affected by the cell phone network types. 34. According to the study, teens who use their phones to their right ears a lot do worse in ________. A. matching numbers B. reading signals C. remembering shapes D. learning words 35. What might be the best title for the text? A. Cell phone use and safety warnings B. Facts about cell phone use at school C. Dangerous levels of cell phone use among teens D. Teen’s cell phone use linked to memory problems 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。 Is it ever too late to learn a new skill? The answer is: absolutely not! ____36____ It can change your life in many ways—from boosting your career to helping you discover a new interest. All you need is focus and some helpful learning strategies.  Teach yourself using many sources. The best learning materials vary based on the skill you want to develop. ____37____ There are many learning materials that are free to use, including textbooks, online videos, and even blog posts. Do an online search for sources and check your local library for helpful books.  Learn through practical experience. The most effective way to learn something is just to do it! Books and tutorials (教程) are excellent primers (入门指南), but try to start performing the new skill as soon as possible. Learn through trial and error rather than spending all your time on theories and memorization. ____38____   Teach someone else. Teaching a skill enables you to understand it better. Why? By teaching someone else, you first have to think about the skill or subject and break it down into easily explainable pieces. ____39____ You can also make an informative presentation about the subject or start a blog about your learning process.  ____40____ A plan will help you stay on track with your new pursuit (爱好). Devote at least 20 hours to learning the skill; research shows that spending 20 hours on any skill will greatly improve your understanding and ability. Reserve practice time for days when you have plenty of free time and the time of day when you feel most alert (机敏的). A. Give yourself tests. B. Set a study or practice schedule. C. Learning new things is beneficial at any age. D. You can learn new things without paying for a class. E. Ask people you know if they can recommend a teacher to you. F. The better you can explain something, the better you understand it. G. Apply the ideas you’ve learned and find out what works best for you in practice. 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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Annie is a middle school student from South Derbyshire. Recently she was praised for ____41____ £3,800 she had found in an envelope lying in a ____42____ car park. Last Sunday morning, Annie finished shopping. She was walking through the car park of Morrisons in Swadlincote when she saw something. She ____43____ it for a balloon, but it was actually an envelope. As she ____44____ over it with her trolley (手推车), the envelope suddenly burst under the weight. To her surprise, she found a large amount of money. She picked it up and immediately ____45____ it to Derbyshire police. The money was ____46____ returned right after the ____47____ came forward to claim it. Later, policemen from the Mercia Safer Neighbourhood Team visited ____48____ Annie to hand her a note of ____49____ from Derbyshire police. They also brought her flowers and a box of chocolates. She was even given some money. But she directly refused the ______50______. ______51______ to the visit from the police, Annie smiled, “When I saw much money burst out of the envelope, I felt amazed. I thought the one who ______52______ it must feel worried. I only did the right thing.” Officer Bob ______53______ Annie for her actions. He said, “Words cannot describe Annie. She is a truly ______54______ girl who deserves the thanks and praise of the whole community. We all should learn the quality of ______55______ from her.” 41. A. handing in B. getting in C. applying for D. hunting for 42. A. company B. supermarket C. factory D. police 43. A. admitted B. returned C. mistook D. forgot 44. A. looked B. discussed C. took D. ran 45. A. preferred B. reported C. paid D. lent 46. A. safely B. hopelessly C. hardly D. equally 47. A. partner B. giver C. owner D. competitor 48. A. hardworking B. outgoing C. absent-minded D. kind-hearted 49. A. aid B. invitation C. thanks D. efforts 50. A. concerns B. rewards C. events D. goods 51. A. Responding B. Turning C. Keeping D. Seeing 52. A. delivered B. picked C. lost D. found 53. A. checked B. protected C. prevented D. praised 54. A. amazing B. creative C. terrible D. awkward 55. A. courage B. honesty C. responsibility D. patience 第二节 短文填空(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。 I began my journey studying in China in March 20l6, when I came to Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU) to get my bachelor’s degree in Chinese language. ____56____ a youth from the USA, I feel that ____57____ (study) in China is one of the best ways to understand this amazing country. Having studied at BLCU, I have the chance not only ____58____ (interact) with international students from all over the world but to make friends with local Chinese students. Through various activities, I was able to develop many friendships with Chinese students. It was through these friendships that I had the opportunity to better understand what the university life of ____59____ ordinary Chinese student was like. Because many Chinese friends ____60____ (come) from different areas around the country, I was able to gain a ____61____ (good) understanding of China than before. Besides the activities, my ____62____ (favorite) were the times when my close friends from school would gather in my dorm room to cook and eat. It may sound like nothing special, ____63____ these were some of my cherished (珍爱的) memories at BLCU. I ____64____ (true) hope that more foreigners in China can take advantage of ____65____ (they) time to experience the food, the culture, and especially the people. 第四部分 写作(满分15分) 66. 假定你是李华，暑假在伦敦作为交换生学习，得知当地美术馆要举办中国画展。请写一封信申请(apply for)做志愿者，内容包括： 1．写信目的：2．个人优势：3．能做的事情。 注意：1.词数100左右; 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯; 3.结束语已为你写好。 Dear Sir/Madam, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours Li Hua 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 $ 2025-2026年高一年级期中考试 英语试卷 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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will Daisy do this afternoon? A. Go to the cinema. B. Organize a party. C. Celebrate her birthday. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: Daisy, what about going to the cinema this afternoon? W: I’d love to, but my brother’s birthday is coming. I must help my parents prepare a party for him. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the man? A. A pilot. B. A writer. C. A journalist. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: How long have you been a pilot? M: I’m not. I’m a journalist. I have been writing about flying for seven years. W: Oh, I’m so sorry. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where will Brenda most probably go now? A. A store. B. The airport. C. A post office. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】M: Are you going out, Brenda? W: Yes. I’m going back to the US next week. I want to get some Chinese dolls for my family. I think the dolls are very lovely. M: Yeah. I recommend you the shop near the post office. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Mother and son. C. Classmates. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: Eric, why haven’t you gone to bed yet? You have to go to school tomorrow. M: I’m totally absorbed in this book. I borrowed it from my classmate. W: You can go on with it tomorrow. It’s too late. Go to bed now. M: OK. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why does the woman learn dance? A. To become a dancer. B. To lose some weight. C. To attend a competition. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: Why are you in a dance class now? Do you want to be a dancer or attend a competition? W: Neither. I’ve put on some weight in the past months. I can do some exercise in the class. I think it can be helpful to me. 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。 听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What seemed to bother Sally at school today? A. She didn’t make any friends. B. She disliked the new school. C. She found the lessons difficult. 7. How does Sally sound at the end of the conversation? A. Anxious. B. Surprised. C. Relieved. 【答案】6. A 7. C 【解析】 【原文】M: Sally, how was your day at school today? W: It was nice and I enjoyed the classes, but there was a problem for me. M: What was it? W: I found it very difficult to make friends. I expected that I would just go to other students and ask them to be my friends, but when I saw them playing on the playground, I got scared of going up to them. M: Don’t worry. I’m sure you’ll make some friends in your new school soon. Everyone wants friends. You just need some time. W: I guess you’re right. It was just my first day there after all. Thank you, Dad. 听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. Who is the man buying books for? A. His son. B. His students. C. Some teenagers. 9. Which book is written by J. W. Reid? A. Saving Big Forests to Save the Planet. B. A Little Book about the Big Bang. C. Science by Women. 10. How much does Science by Women cost? A. $30. B. $60. C. $90. 【答案】8. A 9. A 10. C 【解析】 【原文】W: Morning. May I help you, please? M: Yes. I’m looking for some science books for my teenage boy to read. Can you recommend some? W: Yes. A Little Book about the Big Bang by T. Rothman is very popular with teenagers who love science. M: Sorry, my son has already read this book. Can you recommend others? W: What about Saving Big Forests to Save the Planet by J. W. Reid? It’s popular with teenagers, too. The book Science by Women by E. O. Nwaichi is worth reading, too. M: How much do they cost, please? W: The first one costs 30 dollars, but the second one costs three times as much. M: The cheaper one, please. 听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 11. What does the woman want Henry to do this summer? A. Learn Chinese. B. Study Chinese painting. C. Travel to China. 12. What age group does Jim belong to? A. Under 3 years old. B. 3 to 6 years old. C. 6 to 10 years old. 13. When will the classes end? A. On July 5th. B. On July 18th. C. On July 20th. 【答案】11. A 12. C 13. B 【解析】 【原文】W: I think Henry is really interested in Chinese culture. Maybe we can help him learn some Chinese this summer. M: Good idea. I know a program that teaches kids from all backgrounds to speak Mandarin Chinese. We can have him try it. W: Does it have classes for Jim? M: Yes. It has classes for children in different age groups. There are group classes for babies to 3-year-olds, classes for 3 to 6-year-olds, and classes for 6 to 10-year-olds. W: Good. Jim can go to a class for the oldest group of children. M: You’re right. W: So when will the classes begin? M: They’ll begin on July 5th and will last two weeks. Classes take place every day. W: Good. What about the cost? M: I don’t know that yet. But we can visit their site and find out. W: Good. Let’s do that. 听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14. How did Frank learn about Australia when he was little? A. On TV. B. From his friend. C. Through the Internet. 15. What did Frank mainly do at the Lizard Island? A. He went fishing. B. He dove into the water. C. He watched many fish. 16. What will Frank probably talk about next? A. His new trip plan. B. His experience of boating. C. His visit to two other scenic spots. 【答案】14. B 15. C 16. C 【解析】 【原文】W: Frank, I heard you took a trip to Australia last week. M: Yes. My best friend was from Australia. He liked talking about his country with me when I was little. I became very curious about it. Last week, I finally had a chance to visit that country. W: Did you have a good time there? M: Certainly. I had watched a lot of documentaries about the Great Barrier Reef on the Internet before I went there. So it was the place I looked forward to visiting most. W: Did you go to the Lizard Island? M: Of course. It is one of the best diving places in the outer Great Barrier Reef. W: So did you dive into the water? M: Yes. But it was not my main thing to do there. I rented a well-built deep-sea fishing boat. I watched plenty of fish and went swimming underwater. W: What other places did you visit? M: The Cod Hole and Cook’s Look. I didn’t plan to go there, but it was worth a visit. I’ll tell you something about it. W: That’s great! I’m all ears! 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. Where did the speaker grow up? A. In Columbus. B. In Matthews. C. In Charlotte. 18. How did Florence feel after moving to Charlotte at first? A. Satisfied. B. Upset. C. Carefree. 19. Why did the speaker decide to draw pictures? A. To help her daughter. B. To illustrate her book. C. To kill time. 20. What is the speaker mainly talking about? A. How she became an artist by chance. B. How she learned about North Carolina. C. How she fell in love with her new home. 【答案】17. C 18. B 19. A 20. A 【解析】 【原文】W: I was born in Charlotte in North Carolina. I lived there until I was 26 years old. I often traveled to the cities nearby such as Matthews and Mooresville. As a result, I was very familiar with the natural setting of the state. Then I moved to Columbus with my husband after we got married. We had a daughter there. When my daughter Florence was six years old, we moved back to Charlotte. For me, it was a wonderful feeling to be back in such a familiar natural setting, but my daughter was not happy about it. She had just moved away from the only home she had ever known, and wasn’t yet connected here. I decided to help her know her new home better. Since I wasn’t working then, I decided to draw pictures. So I began drawing pictures for her of the native North Carolina plants and animals. To my joy, my daughter really loved what I drew. As a result, I drew more and more. Two years later, my daughter was already in love with her new home and my first book about North Carolina came out. Now you can call me an artist. 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 Four Best Educational Websites for Kids Wondering how to turn your kid’s screen time into something more than just games? You’re not alone. It’s a common concern for parents to find a balance between fun and learning. That’s where educational websites for kids come in. Curious World Who is it for: 2-7 years Curious World covers eight key learning areas. It provides a standards-aligned (使一致) learning experience through activities like cooking, immersive (沉浸式的) play, and science experiments. As one of the more hands-on educational websites for young learners, it introduces new concepts through fun, game-like activities. Brighterly Who is it for: 6-14 years Brighterly teaches math to students from 1st to 8th grade. With a team of highly qualified teachers, it provides one-on-one classes tailored to each child’s needs, aiming to improve grades and build confidence. Their entertaining, STEM-focused courses are aligned with Common Core standards, ensuring a well-rounded education. National Geographic Kids Who is it for: 6-12 years National Geographic Kids offers a vibrant world of learning about animals, science, geography, and cultures. Through engaging articles, interactive games, videos, and quizzes, children can explore fascinating topics and discover the natural world. It encourages curiosity and critical thinking, providing a safe and enriching environment for young explorers to learn about our planet and its diverse inhabitants. Code-A-Kid Who is it for: 8 years and older Code-A-Kid is designed for older kids who want to learn how to code games and apps. It offers interesting and highly specific courses that kids can apply to practical projects. The platform provides access to courses in Mod creation, Roblox app development, Minecraft coding, and more. 21. How does Curious World enrich kids’ experiences? A. By teaching game design. B. By introducing practical life skills. C. By sharing educational ideas. D. By combining activities with learning. 22. What might be a feature of Brighterly? A. Hands-on activities. B. Personalised support. C. Interactive content. D. Practical projects. 23. What do the four websites have in common? A. They offer teenagers services. B. They stress hands-on abilities. C. They value fun-based teaching. D. They permit course downloads. 【答案】21. D 22. B 23. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个适合儿童的优质教育网站，分别说明其适用年龄段、核心教学内容与特色，帮助家长将孩子的屏幕时间转化为兼具趣味性与学习性的体验。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据Curious World部分的描述“It provides a standards-aligned (使一致) learning experience through activities like cooking, immersive (沉浸式的) play, and science experiments. (该项目通过烹饪、沉浸式游戏和科学实验等活动，提供与标准接轨的学习体验)”可知，该网站通过将活动与学习相结合来丰富孩子的体验。故选D。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据Brighterly部分的描述“With a team of highly qualified teachers, it provides one-on-one classes tailored to each child’s needs, aiming to improve grades and build confidence. (凭借一支高素质的教师团队，该项目提供量身定制的一对一课程，贴合每个孩子的需求，旨在提高成绩、树立信心)”可知，该网站的特色是提供个性化支持。故选B。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据各网站描述: Curious World中的描述“As one of the more hands-on educational websites for young learners, it introduces new concepts through fun, game-like activities. (作为面向低龄学习者的实操性较强的教育网站之一，它通过趣味十足、游戏化的活动来传授新知识点)”；Brighterly中的描述“Their entertaining, STEM-focused courses are aligned with Common Core standards, ensuring a well-rounded education. (他们的课程兼具趣味性与STEM导向，且与共同核心标准接轨，能为孩子提供全面的教育)”；National Geographic Kids中的描述“Through engaging articles, interactive games, videos, and quizzes, children can explore fascinating topics and discover the natural world. (通过引人入胜的文章、互动游戏、视频和小测验，孩子们能够探索趣味十足的主题，发现大自然的奥秘)”；Code-A-Kid中的描述“It offers interesting and highly specific courses that kids can apply to practical projects. (该平台提供趣味十足且针对性极强的课程，孩子们可将所学应用到实际项目中)”可知，这些描述共同强调了“以趣味为基础的教学”理念，四个网站的共同点是重视趣味教学。故选C。 B When I was a little boy, I always dreamed of becoming a doctor. My mother was an emergency room nurse, so I would often go to the hospital with her and watch her care for patients. When I was in high school and began taking biology, I realized how much I loved science and the idea of one day working with children. One experience that stands out to me was volunteering at a children’s hospital during my undergraduate years. I had the opportunity to work with children who had cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. These children had been through so much at such a young age, yet they were so brave and strong. I knew then that I wanted to help children like them. During my undergraduate years, I pursued my goal by majoring in biology and chemistry. These courses laid a solid groundwork in the sciences, which is necessary in the medical profession. In addition, I devoted time to shadowing pediatricians (儿科医生) and volunteering at clinics to gain a full understanding of the field. These experiences exposed me to the hands-on nature of pediatrics (儿科学) and the opportunity to assist families during challenging times. As I advanced in my studies, I developed a growing interest in the research aspect of medicine. I participated in multiple research projects, such as a study on childhood asthma (哮喘) and its correlation with academic performance. This involvement gave me insight into the significance of research in advancing our understanding of pediatric illnesses and their treatments. One of the aspects of pediatrics that I find most rewarding is the opportunity to build relationships with patients and their families. Children are not just patients; they are individuals with unique needs and personalities. As a pediatrician, I am responsible for understanding those needs and providing care tailored to each child. 24. What impressed the author most about the kids? A. Their optimism and patience. B. Their courage and toughness. C. Their kindness and curiosity. D. Their sincerity and cuteness. 25. What is implied in the author’s undergraduate years? A. He studied rare illnesses in kids. B. He published an academic paper. C. He combined learning and practice. D. He helped cure a child with asthma. 26. Why does the author find his job meaningful? A. He valued care between people. B. He could keep a youthful mind. C. He could hear kids’ laughter. D. He longed to try new things. 27. Which words can best describe the author? A. Considerate and modest. B. Observant and upright. C. Humorous and helpful. D. Determined and responsible. 【答案】24. B 25. C 26. A 27. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者从童年受母亲影响立志成为医生，到本科阶段通过学习、实践和研究坚定儿科医生职业方向，并阐述了其认为儿科工作有意义的原因。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段中的“These children had been through so much at such a young age, yet they were so brave and strong.(这些孩子在这么小的年纪就经历了这么多，但他们是如此勇敢和坚强)”可知，“勇敢和坚韧”是作者对孩子们最深刻的印象。故选B。 【25题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“During my undergraduate years, I pursued my goal by majoring in biology and chemistry.”和“In addition, I devoted time to shadowing pediatricians (儿科医生) and volunteering at clinics to gain a full understanding of the field.(在我的本科阶段，我追求我的目标，主修生物和化学。此外，我还花时间跟随儿科医生，在诊所做志愿者，以便对这个领域有充分的了解)”可推知，在本科阶段，作者将学习与实践结合。故选C。 【26题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“One of the aspects of pediatrics that I find most rewarding is the opportunity to build relationships with patients and their families.(我发现儿科最有价值的一个方面是有机会与患者及其家属建立关系)”和“As a pediatrician, I am responsible for understanding those needs and providing care tailored to each child.(作为一名儿科医生，我有责任了解这些需求，并为每个孩子提供量身定制的护理)”可知，作者认为在儿科工作中最有意义的是有机会与患者及其家人建立关系。他有责任了解这些需求，并为每个孩子提供量身定制的医疗服务。这表明，作者重视关怀以及人与人之间建立的关系。故选A。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“When I was in high school and began taking biology, I realized how much I loved science and the idea of one day working with children.(当我在高中开始学习生物时，我意识到我是多么热爱科学，以及有一天和孩子们一起工作的想法)”和三段中的“During my undergraduate years, I pursued my goal by majoring in biology and chemistry.”和“In addition, I devoted time to shadowing pediatricians (儿科医生) and volunteering at clinics to gain a full understanding of the field.(在我的本科阶段，我追求我的目标，主修生物和化学。此外，我还花时间跟随儿科医生，在诊所做志愿者，以便对这个领域有充分的了解)”可知，作者成为儿科医生的目标明确且意志坚定；根据最后一段中的“As a pediatrician, I am responsible for understanding those needs and providing care tailored to each child.(作为一名儿科医生，我有责任了解这些需求，并为每个孩子提供量身定制的护理)”可知，作者有责任心。故选D。 C Recently, videos of using AI to select watermelons go viral on social media, claiming the technology can pick sweet fruit. As watermelon season approaches, many people find buying a watermelon like opening a surprise box. Will it be a dud? To put AI to the test, a reporter from xxcb.cn visited a store in Changsha, Central China’s Hunan Province to conduct an experiment. The reporter took photos and numbered eight watermelons, which allowed for clear identification and comparison later, and then had AI select the sweetest one. One AI software program admitted it couldn’t judge sweetness of the numbered watermelons. “Usually, methods to determine the sweetness of a watermelon include observing the appearance, weight, and sound of the watermelon. Tapping (拍) the watermelon can also be used to determine its sweetness.” the AI software explained. Another gave tips on what to look for in choosing a sweet watermelon. “Based on the shape of the watermelon, rounder watermelons usually indicate a more uniform internal structure, which may be a sign of higher sweetness. In the image, watermelons 1 and 8 look rounder and larger, indicating higher sweetness. However, the final sweetness needs to be confirmed by taste,” the AI software said. Following the AI’s recommendation, the reporter decided to put these two to the test. After cutting open watermelons 1 and 8, both were red and juicy, but watermelon 1 was slightly sweeter. So, is using AI to pick fruit dependable? According to an AI expert, AI can provide helpful suggestions based on visual and base knowledge, but it’s not absolutely right. While AI can be a useful tool for those unsure how to choose a melon, experienced individuals may still rely on traditional methods like tapping and smelling. Eventually, the decision on which watermelon to choose may still come down to personal preference and practical experience. 28. What does the underlined word “dud” in paragraph 1 mean? A. Something small. B. Something pricey. C. Something tasteless. D. Something seasonal. 29. Why did the first AI admit its inability? A. It didn’t get clear melon photos. B. It tended to combine more data. C. It hadn’t answered similar questions. D. It considered the shape unimportant. 30. How did the second AI differ from the first one? A. It confirmed sweetness via sound. B. It showed three selection methods. C. It offered weight-based tips. D. It linked sweetness to sizes. 31. What is the author’s attitude toward AI picking melons? A. Objective. B. Negative. C. Worried. D. Unclear. 【答案】28. C 29. B 30. D 31. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了用人工智能挑选西瓜的测试，记者通过实验测试了不同的人工智能软件在挑选西瓜方面的表现，并探讨了人工智能在挑选水果方面的可靠性。 【28题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第一段划线词上文“As watermelon season approaches, many people find buying a watermelon like opening a surprise box.(随着西瓜季临近，不少人觉得买西瓜就像开盲盒)”和下文“To put AI to the test, a reporter from xxcb.cn visited a store in Changsha, Central China’s Hunan Province to conduct an experiment.(为验证人工智能的挑选效果，星辰在线的一名记者前往中国中部湖南省长沙市的一家门店做了个实验)”可知，买西瓜时人们往往不确定西瓜是否甜，因此“dud”在这里应该指的是“无味的东西”或“不好的东西”。故选C。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Usually, methods to determine the sweetness of a watermelon include observing the appearance, weight, and sound of the watermelon. Tapping (拍) the watermelon can also be used to determine its sweetness.(通常，确定西瓜甜度的方法包括观察西瓜的外观、重量和声音。拍打西瓜也可以用来确定它的甜度)”可知，第一个AI承认它无法判断编号西瓜的甜度，是因为它更倾向于结合更多的数据来判断。故选B。 【30题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Based on the shape of the watermelon, rounder watermelons usually indicate a more uniform internal structure, which may be a sign of higher sweetness. In the image, watermelons 1 and 8 look rounder and larger, indicating higher sweetness.(根据西瓜的形状，更圆的西瓜通常表明内部结构更均匀，这可能是甜度更高的标志。在图片中，西瓜1和8看起来更圆更大，表明甜度更高)”可知，第二个AI与第一个AI的不同之处在于它将甜度与大小联系起来，认为更圆更大的西瓜甜度更高。故选D。 【31题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“According to an AI expert, AI can provide helpful suggestions based on visual and base knowledge, but it’s not absolutely right. While AI can be a useful tool for those unsure how to choose a melon, experienced individuals may still rely on traditional methods like tapping and smelling. Eventually, the decision on which watermelon to choose may still come down to personal preference and practical experience.(据一位人工智能专家称，人工智能可以根据视觉和基础知识提供有用的建议，但这并不绝对正确。虽然人工智能对于那些不确定如何选择西瓜的人来说是一个有用的工具，但有经验的人可能仍然依赖传统的拍打和闻气味等方法。最终，选择哪个西瓜的决定可能仍然取决于个人偏好和实际经验)”可知，作者对AI挑选西瓜的态度是客观的，既指出了AI的优点，也指出了其局限性。故选A。 D Teenagers who talk on the cell phone a lot, and hold their phones up to their right ears, score worse on one type of memory test. That’s the finding of a new study. That memory impairment might be one side effect of the radiation (放射线) that phones use to keep us connected while we’re on the go. Nearly 700 Swiss teens took part in a test of figural memory. This type helps us remember abstract (抽象的) symbols and shapes, explains Milena Foerster. The teens took memory tests twice, one year apart. Each time, they had one minute to remember 13 pairs of abstract shapes. Then they were shown one item from each pair and asked to match it with one of the five choices. The study volunteers also took a test of verbal memory. That’s the ability to remember words. The two memory tests are part of an intelligence test. The researchers also surveyed the teens on how they use cell phones. And they got call records from phone companies. The researchers used those records to figure out how long the teens were using their phones. This allowed the researchers to work out how big a radiation exposure (接触) each person could have got while talking. A phone user’s exposure to the radiation can differ widely. Some teens talk on their phones more than others. People also hold their phones differently. If the phone is close to the ear, more radiation may enter the body, Foerster notes. Even the type of network signal that a phone uses can matter. Much of Switzerland was using an older “second-generation” type of cell phone networks, the study reports. Many phone carriers (通讯公司) have moved away from such networks. And more companies plan to update their networks within the next few years. The teens’ scores in the figural memory tests were roughly the same from one year to the next. But those who normally held their phones near the right ears, and who were also exposed to higher levels of radiation, scored a little bit worse after a year. No group of teens showed big changes on the verbal memory test. Why might one type of memory be linked to cell phone use, but not another? Foerster thinks it could have to do with where different memory centers sit in the brain. The site that deals with the ability to remember shapes is near the right ear. 32. According to Paragraph 2, which of the following is TRUE? A. The teens took two types of memory tests four times in total. B. The teens needed to report the average time spent on their phones. C. Researchers paid little attention to the teens’ habits of using phones. D. The teens’ ability of remembering words is shown in figural memory test. 33. What can we infer from Paragraph 3? A. How people hold their phones has no effect on their bodies. B. Phone users can make more money with new networks. C. The cell phone network type has little to do the cell phone use. D. Radiation levels are affected by the cell phone network types. 34. According to the study, teens who use their phones to their right ears a lot do worse in ________. A. matching numbers B. reading signals C. remembering shapes D. learning words 35. What might be the best title for the text? A. Cell phone use and safety warnings B. Facts about cell phone use at school C. Dangerous levels of cell phone use among teens D. Teen’s cell phone use linked to memory problems 【答案】32. A 33. D 34. C 35. D 【解析】 【分析】这是一篇说明文。一项新研究发现记忆损伤可能是手机辐射的副作用之一，文章同时说明了这项研究进行的过程，以及辐射水平受手机网络类型的影响和经常使用手机右耳的青少年在记忆形状方面做得更差。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中The teens took memory tests twice, one year apart.可知这些青少年总共参加了四次两种类型的记忆测试。故选A。 【33题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中Even the type of network signal that a phone uses can matter.（甚至是手机使用的网络信号的类型也很重要。）可知辐射水平受手机网络类型的影响。故选D。 【34题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中The teens’ scores in the figural memory tests were roughly the same from one year to the next. But those who normally held their phones near the right ears, and who were also exposed to higher levels of radiation, scored a little bit worse after a year.（这些青少年在图形记忆测试中的分数，一年比一年大致相同。但那些正常情况下把手机放在右耳附近的人，以及那些暴露在高水平辐射下的人，一年后的得分要低一些。）可知根据这项研究，经常使用手机右耳的青少年在记忆形状方面做得更差。故选C。 【35题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章第一段中Teenagers who talk on the cell phone a lot, and hold their phones up to their right ears, score worse on one type of memory test. That’s the finding of a new study.（在一项记忆测试中，经常打电话、把手机举到右耳的青少年得分更低。这是一项新研究的发现。）以及文章主要内容主要围绕着青少年使用手机与记忆问题有关的问题。故选D。 第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Is it ever too late to learn a new skill? The answer is: absolutely not! ____36____ It can change your life in many ways—from boosting your career to helping you discover a new interest. All you need is focus and some helpful learning strategies.  Teach yourself using many sources. The best learning materials vary based on the skill you want to develop. ____37____ There are many learning materials that are free to use, including textbooks, online videos, and even blog posts. Do an online search for sources and check your local library for helpful books.  Learn through practical experience. The most effective way to learn something is just to do it! Books and tutorials (教程) are excellent primers (入门指南), but try to start performing the new skill as soon as possible. Learn through trial and error rather than spending all your time on theories and memorization. ____38____   Teach someone else. Teaching a skill enables you to understand it better. Why? By teaching someone else, you first have to think about the skill or subject and break it down into easily explainable pieces. ____39____ You can also make an informative presentation about the subject or start a blog about your learning process.  ____40____ A plan will help you stay on track with your new pursuit (爱好). Devote at least 20 hours to learning the skill; research shows that spending 20 hours on any skill will greatly improve your understanding and ability. Reserve practice time for days when you have plenty of free time and the time of day when you feel most alert (机敏的). A. Give yourself tests. B. Set a study or practice schedule. C. Learning new things is beneficial at any age. D. You can learn new things without paying for a class. E. Ask people you know if they can recommend a teacher to you. F. The better you can explain something, the better you understand it. G. Apply the ideas you’ve learned and find out what works best for you in practice. 【答案】36. C 37. D 38. G 39. F 40. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了学习新技能的重要性以及如何有效地学习新技能的方法。文章强调了学习新技能对个人发展的益处，并提供了一些实用的学习策略。 【36题详解】 根据上文“Is it ever too late to learn a new skill? The answer is: absolutely not!(学习新技能是否为时已晚？答案是：绝对不是！)”以及下文“It can change your life in many ways—from boosting your career to helping you discover a new interest. All you need is focus and some helpful learning strategies.(它可以在很多方面改变你的生活——从提升你的职业生涯到帮助你发现新的兴趣。你所需要的只是专注和一些有用的学习策略)”可知，上文说的是学习新技能并不晚，下文说的是新技能可以在很多方面改变你的生活，可推理出这里强调了学习新技能在任何年龄都是有益的，与C项“Learning new things is beneficial at any age.(在任何年龄学习新事物都是有益的)”表达的含义一致，故选C项。 【37题详解】 根据下文“There are many learning materials that are free to use, including textbooks, online videos, and even blog posts. Do an online search for sources and check your local library for helpful books.(有许多免费的学习材料，包括教科书、在线视频，甚至博客文章。在线搜索资料，并查看你当地的图书馆是否有有用的书籍)”可知，下文说的是有许多免费的学习材料，包括教科书、在线视频，甚至博客文章，可推理出空白处说的是可以通过多种免费资源自学，与D项“You can learn new things without paying for a class.(你可以不用付费上课就能学习新事物)”表达的含义一致，故选D项。 【38题详解】 根据上文“Learn through practical experience. The most effective way to learn something is just to do it! Books and tutorials (教程) are excellent primers (入门指南), but try to start performing the new skill as soon as possible. Learn through trial and error rather than spending all your time on theories and memorization.(通过实践经验学习。学习某样东西最有效的方法就是去做！书籍和教程是很好的入门指南，但尽量尽早开始练习新技能。通过尝试和错误来学习，而不是把所有时间都花在理论和记忆上)”可知，这里强调了将所学知识应用到实践中，与G项“Apply the ideas you’ve learned and find out what works best for you in practice.(应用你所学到的知识，并找出在实践中对你最有效的方法)”表达的含义一致，故选G项。 【39题详解】 根据上文“Teach someone else. Teaching a skill enables you to understand it better. Why? By teaching someone else, you first have to think about the skill or subject and break it down into easily explainable pieces.(教别人。教一种技能能让你更好地理解它。为什么？通过教别人，你首先必须思考这种技能或主题，并将其分解成易于解释的部分)”可知，上文说的是通过教别人，可推理出这里强调了教别人能帮助自己更好地理解所学内容，与F项“The better you can explain something, the better you understand it.(你越能解释清楚某件事，你就越能理解它)”表达的含义一致，故选F项。 【40题详解】 根据下文“A plan will help you stay on track with your new pursuit (爱好). Devote at least 20 hours to learning the skill; research shows that spending 20 hours on any skill will greatly improve your understanding and ability. Reserve practice time for days when you have plenty of free time and the time of day when you feel most alert(机敏的).(一个计划能帮助你保持对新爱好的关注。至少花20个小时学习这项技能；研究表明，花20个小时在任何技能上都能大大提升你的理解和能力。预留练习时间在你有大量空闲时间的日子和你感觉最机敏的时间)”可知，下文提到了一个计划能帮助你保持对新爱好的关注，可推理出这里提到了制定学习计划的重要性，与B项“Set a study or practice schedule.(制定一个学习或练习计划)”表达的含义一致，故选B项。 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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Annie is a middle school student from South Derbyshire. Recently she was praised for ____41____ £3,800 she had found in an envelope lying in a ____42____ car park. Last Sunday morning, Annie finished shopping. She was walking through the car park of Morrisons in Swadlincote when she saw something. She ____43____ it for a balloon, but it was actually an envelope. As she ____44____ over it with her trolley (手推车), the envelope suddenly burst under the weight. To her surprise, she found a large amount of money. She picked it up and immediately ____45____ it to Derbyshire police. The money was ____46____ returned right after the ____47____ came forward to claim it. Later, policemen from the Mercia Safer Neighbourhood Team visited ____48____ Annie to hand her a note of ____49____ from Derbyshire police. They also brought her flowers and a box of chocolates. She was even given some money. But she directly refused the ______50______. ______51______ to the visit from the police, Annie smiled, “When I saw much money burst out of the envelope, I felt amazed. I thought the one who ______52______ it must feel worried. I only did the right thing.” Officer Bob ______53______ Annie for her actions. He said, “Words cannot describe Annie. She is a truly ______54______ girl who deserves the thanks and praise of the whole community. We all should learn the quality of ______55______ from her.” 41. A. handing in B. getting in C. applying for D. hunting for 42. A. company B. supermarket C. factory D. police 43. A. admitted B. returned C. mistook D. forgot 44. A. looked B. discussed C. took D. ran 45. A. preferred B. reported C. paid D. lent 46. A. safely B. hopelessly C. hardly D. equally 47. A. partner B. giver C. owner D. competitor 48. A. hardworking B. outgoing C. absent-minded D. kind-hearted 49. A. aid B. invitation C. thanks D. efforts 50. A. concerns B. rewards C. events D. goods 51. A. Responding B. Turning C. Keeping D. Seeing 52. A. delivered B. picked C. lost D. found 53. A. checked B. protected C. prevented D. praised 54. A. amazing B. creative C. terrible D. awkward 55. A. courage B. honesty C. responsibility D. patience 【答案】41. A 42. B 43. C 44. D 45. B 46. A 47. C 48. D 49. C 50. B 51. A 52. C 53. D 54. A 55. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了来自南德比郡的中学生Annie拾金不昧的事迹以及警方对她的表扬，并呼吁整个社区向她学习。 【41题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：最近，她把在超市停车场发现的一个信封里的3800英镑交了出来，受到了赞扬。A. handing in上交；B. getting in插话，收割；C. applying for申请；D. hunting for寻找。根据下文中的“The money was ____6____ returned right after the ____7____ came forward to claim it.”可知，Annie将捡到的钱“上交”而受到表扬。故选A项。 【42题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：最近，她把在超市停车场发现的一个信封里的3800英镑交了出来，受到了赞扬。A. company公司；B. supermarket超市；C. factory工厂；D. police警察。根据下文中的“Last Sunday morning, Annie finished shopping.”可知，是在“超市”停车场发现的信封里的钱。故选B项。 【43题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她误以为是气球，但实际上是一个信封。A. admitted承认；B. returned归还；C. mistook误认为；D. forgot忘记。根据下文中的“it for a balloon, but it was actually an envelope”可知，她以为是一个气球，但实际上是信封。由此可知，此处应为“误以为”符合语境。故选C项。 【44题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当她推着手推车碾过信封时，信封突然被重量压破了。A. looked看；B. discussed讨论；C. took带走；D. ran跑。根据下文中的“with her trolley (手推车)”可知，手推车“碾压”过去，run over意为“碾压”符合语境。故选D项。 【45题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当她推着手推车碾过信封时，信封突然被重量压破了。A. preferred更喜欢；B. reported报告；C. paid支付；D. lent外借。根据常识和下文中的“Derbyshire police”可知，此处指的是马上“报告”给警察。故选B项。 【46题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：在失主前来认领后，钱立即被安全归还。A. safely安全地；B. hopelessly绝望地；C. hardly几乎不；D. equally平等地。根据语境和常识，钱交给警方，失主来领取时，应该是“安全地”归还给失主。故选A项。 【47题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在失主前来认领后，钱立即被安全归还。A. partner同伴；B. giver赠予者；C. owner物主；D. competitor竞争者。根语语境以及下文中的“came forward to claim it.”可知，来领取的应该是失主，也就是“物主”。故选C项。 【48题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：后来，麦西亚安全社区小组的警察去看望了善良的Annie，递给她一张德比郡警方写的感谢信。A. hardworking勤劳的；B. outgoing外向的；C. absent-minded漫不经心的；D. kind-hearted好心的。根据上文介绍的故事可知，Annie拾金不昧。由此可知，Annie是一个“善良的”孩子。故选D项。 【49题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：后来，麦西亚安全社区小组的警察去看望了善良的Annie，递给她一张德比郡警方写的感谢信。A. aid帮助；B. invitation邀请；C. thanks感谢；D. efforts努力。根据下文中的“She is a truly ____14____ girl who deserves the thanks and praise of the whole community.”可知，此处指的是给Annie的“感谢”信。故选C项。 【50题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：但她直接拒绝了奖励。A. concerns担心；B. rewards回报；C. events活动；D. goods商品。根据下文Annie对警方来访的回应“I only did the right thing.”可知，Annie认为自己做了一件正确的事情，所以此处应是拒绝了“报酬”。故选B项。 【51题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：面对警察的来访，Annie笑着说：“当我看到很多钱从信封里冒出来时，我感到很惊讶。我想丢了它的人一定很担心。我只是做了正确的事。”A. Responding回应；B. Turning转向；C. Keeping维持；D. Seeing看见。根据下文Annie所说的话““When I saw much money burst out of the envelope, I felt amazed. I thought the one who ____12____ it must feel worried. I only did the right thing.””可知，此处指的是Annie对警方的来访的“回应”。故选A项。 【52题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：面对警察的来访，Annie笑着说：“当我看到很多钱从信封里冒出来时，我感到很惊讶。我想丢了它的人一定很担心。我只是做了正确的事。”A. delivered递送；B. picked捡起；C. lost丢失；D. found发现。根据上文中的“When I saw much money burst out of the envelope, I felt amazed.”可知，Annie看到信封里的钱感到很惊讶。由此可知，此处指的是“失主”很着急。故选C项。 【53题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：Bob警官称赞了Annie的行为。A. checked检查；B. protected保护；C. prevented阻止；D. praised表扬。根据上文中的“Recently she was praised for ____1____ £3,800 she had found in an envelope lying in a ____2____ car park.”可知，此处指的是Annie被“表扬”。故选D项。 【54题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他说：“言语无法形容Annie。她是一个真正了不起的女孩，值得整个社区的感谢和赞扬。我们都应该向她学习诚实的品质。”A. amazing了不起的；B. creative创新的；C. terrible可怕的；D. awkward令人难堪的。根据上文中的“Words cannot describe Annie.”可知，此处都是Bob警官对Annie的溢美之词，所以此处指Annie是“了不起的”女孩。故选A项。 【55题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他说：“言语无法形容Annie。她是一个真正了不起的女孩，值得整个社区的感谢和赞扬。我们都应该向她学习诚实的品质。”A. courage勇气；B. honesty诚实；C. responsibility责任；D. patience耐心。根据语境可知，Annie拾金不昧，这是一种“诚实”的美德。故选B项。 第二节 短文填空(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。 I began my journey studying in China in March 20l6, when I came to Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU) to get my bachelor’s degree in Chinese language. ____56____ a youth from the USA, I feel that ____57____ (study) in China is one of the best ways to understand this amazing country. Having studied at BLCU, I have the chance not only ____58____ (interact) with international students from all over the world but to make friends with local Chinese students. Through various activities, I was able to develop many friendships with Chinese students. It was through these friendships that I had the opportunity to better understand what the university life of ____59____ ordinary Chinese student was like. Because many Chinese friends ____60____ (come) from different areas around the country, I was able to gain a ____61____ (good) understanding of China than before. Besides the activities, my ____62____ (favorite) were the times when my close friends from school would gather in my dorm room to cook and eat. It may sound like nothing special, ____63____ these were some of my cherished (珍爱的) memories at BLCU. I ____64____ (true) hope that more foreigners in China can take advantage of ____65____ (they) time to experience the food, the culture, and especially the people. 【答案】56. As 57. studying 58. to interact 59. an 60. came 61. better 62. favorites 63. but 64. truly 65. their 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在中国留学的经历与感受。 【56题详解】 考查介词。句意：作为一个来自美国的年轻人，我觉得在中国学习是了解这个神奇国家的最好方式之一。本空表示“作为”，用介词as，位于句首首字母大写。故填As。 【57题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意同上。本空为that引导的宾语从句的主语，陈述一般性事实，用study的动名词形式studying。故填studying。 【58题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：在北京语言大学学习，我不仅有机会与来自世界各地的国际学生交流，而且有机会与当地的中国学生交朋友。have the chance to do sth.表示“有机会做某事”，用interact“交流”的不定式形式，作chance的后置定语。故填to interact。 【59题详解】 考查冠词。句意：通过这些友谊，我有机会更好地了解一个普通中国大学生的大学生活是什么样的。此处表示泛指“一个普通中国大学生”，用不定冠词，ordinary为元音音素开头的单词，用不定冠词an。故填an。 【60题详解】 考查时态。句意：因为许多中国朋友来自全国各地，所以我能够比以前更好地了解中国。根据下文的was可知，本句描述过去的事情，时态用一般过去时，谓语用come的过去式came。故填came。 【61题详解】 考查形容词比较级。句意：因为许多中国朋友来自全国各地，所以我能够比以前更好地了解中国。根据than before可知，此处用good的比较级better“更好的”，作定语，修饰understanding。故填better。 【62题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：除了活动之外，我最喜欢的是和学校的密友们聚在我的宿舍里做饭吃饭的时光。本空作主语，用名词favorite“最喜欢的事物”，根据were可知，用复数形式favorites。故填favorites。 【63题详解】 考查连词。句意：这听起来没什么特别的，但这些是我在北京语言大学最珍贵的回忆。本空前后文为转折关系，用连词but连接。故填but。 【64题详解】 考查副词。句意：我真地希望更多的在中国的外国人能利用他们的时间来体验中国的食物、文化，尤其是人。修饰动词hope，用副词形式truly“真正地”，作状语。故填truly。 【65题详解】 考查代词。句意同上。修饰名词time，用形容词性物主代词their。故填their。 第四部分 写作(满分15分) 66. 假定你是李华，暑假在伦敦作为交换生学习，得知当地美术馆要举办中国画展。请写一封信申请(apply for)做志愿者，内容包括： 1．写信目的：2．个人优势：3．能做的事情。 注意：1.词数100左右; 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯; 3.结束语已为你写好。 Dear Sir/Madam, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours Li Hua 【答案】Dear Sir/Madam, I’m Li Hua, an exchange student from China during this summer vacation. I’m delighted to learn that volunteer students are wanted for a Chinese painting exhibition to be held in the local art gallery. Now I’m writing to apply for the position. The reasons for my application are as follows. First of all, having been exposed to foreign teachers since a young age, I can communicate freely with others in English. What’s more, years of being monitor makes me a brilliant organizer, which will help a lot to keep the exhibition in order. The most important factor is that my related knowledge will undoubtedly help the audience learn more about the unique Chinese art form. All in all, my sense of responsibility will make me a qualified volunteer. I’d appreciate it if you could take my application into consideration. Yours Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求以李华身份写申请信，申请成为当地美术馆中国画展的志愿者，需涵盖写信目的、个人优势及能做之事。 【详解】1.词汇积累 高兴的：delighted→more than happy 需要：want→need/require 因素：factor→element 无疑地：undoubtedly→certainly 2.句式拓展 同义句转换 原句：First of all, having been exposed to foreign teachers since a young age, I can communicate freely with others in English. 拓展句：First of all, because I have been exposed to foreign teachers since a young age, I can communicate freely with others in English. 【点睛】【高分句型1】I’m delighted to learn that volunteer students are wanted for a Chinese painting exhibition to be held in the local art gallery.（运用了that引导的宾语从句以及动词不定式的被动形式作后置定语，修饰exhibition） 【高分句型2】What’s more, years of being monitor makes me a brilliant organizer, which will help a lot to keep the exhibition in order.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句） 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. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【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 $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，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。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。Daily, what about going to the cinema this afternoon? ID love to, but my brother is, birthday is coming. I must help my parents prepare a party for him. How long have you been a pilot? I'm not. I'm a journalist. I have been writing about flying for seven years. Oh, i'm so sorry. Are you going out, Brenda? Yes, i'm going back to the U. S. Next week. I want to get some chinese doll for my family. I think the dogs are very lovely. Yeah, I recommend you the shop near the post office. Peerie, why haven't you gone to bed yet? You have to go to school tomorrow. I'm totally absorbed in this book I borrowed from . my classmate. You can go on with IT tomorrow. It's too late. Go to bed now. OK. Why are you in a dance class now? Do you want to be a dancer or attend the . competition? neither. I've put on some weight in the past months. I can do some exercise in the class. I think IT can be helpful to me. 第二节，听下面五段对话或独白。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。Sally, how was your day at school today? IT was nice, and I enjoyed the classes, but there was a problem for me. What is I found? IT very different. Got to make friends. I expected that I would just go to other students and ask them to be my friends, but when I saw them playing on the playground, I got scared of going up to them. Don't worry, i'm sure you'll make some friends in your new school soon. Everyone wants friends. You just need some time. But I guess you're right. IT was just my first day there, after all. Thank you, dad. Sally, how was your day at school today? IT was nice, and I enjoyed the classes, but there was a problem for me. What is? I found IT very difficult to make friends. I expected that I would just go to other students and ask them to be my friends, but when I saw them playing on the playground, I got scared of . going up to them. I'm sure you'll make some friends in your new school soon. Everyone wants friends. You just need some time. I guess you're right. IT was just my first day there after all. Thank you, dad. 听下面一段对话，回答第八至第13个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。morning. May I help you please? Yes, i'm looking for some science books for my teenage boy to read. Can you . recommend some? Yes, a little book about the big, big tea man is very popular with teenagers who love science. Sorry, my son has already read this book. Can you recommend others? What about saving big forests to save the planet? By J. W. Read is popular with teenagers to the book science by women. By E, O, Y. E. Is worth reading too. How much do they cost, please? The first one costs thirty dollars, but the second one costs three times as much. The cheaper one. Please. morning. May I help you please? Yes, i'm looking for some science books for my teenage boy to read. Can you recommend some? Yes. a little book about the big bang by tea. Roff man is very popular with teenagers who love science. Sorry, my son has already read this book. Can you recommend others? What about saving big forests to save the planet? By JW. You read is popular with teenagers to the book. Science by women, by EOY. Chi is worth reading too. How much do they cost, please? The first one costs thirty dollars, but the second one costs three times as much. The cheaper one, please. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13 3个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。I think Henry is really interested in chinese culture. Maybe we can help him learn some chinese. Summer, good idea. I know a program that teaches kids from all backgrounds to speak managing chinese. We can have him try. IT does IT have classes for gym. Yes, IT has classes for children in different age groups. There are group classes for babies to three roads, classes for three to six year rolls, and classes for six to ten year olds. Good jim can go to a class for the oldest group of children. You're right. So when will the classes begin? They'll begin on july fifth and will last two weeks. Classes take place every day. good. What about the cost? I don't know that yet, but we can visit their site and find out. good. Let's do that. I think Kenny is really . interested in chinese culture. Maybe we can help him learn some chinese this summer. Good idea. I know a program that teaches kids from all backgrounds to speak managing chinese. We can have him try IT have . classes for jim. yes. IT has classes for children in different age groups. There are group classes for babies to three roads, classes for three to six year olds, and classes for six to ten year rolls. Good jim can go to a class for the oldest group of children. You're right. So when will the classes begin? They'll begin on july fifth and will last two weeks. Classes take place every day. good. What about the cast? I don't know that yet, but we can visit their site and find out. good. Let's do that. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16 3个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Frank, I heard you took a trip to australia last week. Yes, my best friend was from australia. He liked talking about his country with me. When I was little, I became very curious about IT. Last week, I finally had a chance to visit that country. Did you have a good time there? Certainly, I had watched a lot of documentary about the great barrier reef on the internet before I went there. So IT was the place I looked forward . to visiting most. Did you go to the lizard island? Of course, IT is one of the best diving places in the outer great barrier reef. So did you dive into the water? yes. But IT was not my main thing to do there. I rented a well built deep sea fishing boat. I watched plenty of fish and went swimming . under water. What other places did . you visit the cod hole and cooks? Look, I didn't plan to go there, but IT was worth a visit. I'll tell you something about IT. That's great. I'm all ears, Frank. I heard you took a trip to australia last week. Yes, my best friend was from australia. He liked talking about his country with me. When I was little, I became very curious about IT. Last week, I finally had a chance to visit . that country. Did you have a . good time there? Certainly, I had watched a lot of documentation about the great barrier reef on the internet before I went there. So I was the place I look forward to visiting most. Did you go to the lizard island? Of course, IT is one of the best diving places in the outer great . barrier reef. So did you dive into the water? Yes. but IT was not my main thing to do there. I rented a well built deep sea fishing boat. I watched plenty of fish and went swimming under water. What other places did you visit . the cod hole and cooks? Look, I didn't planned to go there, but IT was worth a visit. I'll tell you . something about IT. That's great. I'm all ears. 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。I was born in charlotta in north CarOlina. I lived there until I was twenty six years old. I often traveled to the cities nearby, such as Matthews and more. As a result, I was very familiar with the natural setting of the state. Then I moved to colum with my husband. After we got married, we had a daughter there. When my daughter FLorence was six years old, we moved back to charlie. For me, IT was a wonderful feeling to be back in such a familiar natural setting. But my daughter was not happy about IT. SHE had just moved away from the only home SHE had ever known and wasn't yet connected here. I decided to help her know her knew home Better. Since I wasn't working, then I decided to draw pictures. So I began drawing pictures for her of the native north Caroline plants and animals. To my joy, my daughter really loved what I drew. As a result, I drew more and more. Two years later, my daughter was already in love with her new home, and my first book about north CarOlina came out. Now you can call me an artist. I was born in Charlotte in north CarOlina. I lived there until I was twenty six years old. I often traveled to the cities nearby, such as Matthews and morville. As a result, I was very familiar with the natural setting of the state. Then I moved to columbus with my husband. After we got married, we had a daughter there. When my daughter FLorence was six years old, we moved back to charlie. For me, IT was a wonderful feeling to be back in such a familiar natural setting. But my daughter was not happy about IT. SHE had just moved away from the only home he had ever known and wasn't yet connected here. I decided to help her know her knew home Better. Since I wasn't working, then I decided to draw pictures. So I began drawing pictures for her of the native north CarOlina, a plants and animals. To my joy, my daughter really loved what I drew. As a result, I drew more and more. Two years later, my daughter was already in love with her new home, and my first book about north CarOlina came out. Now you can call me an artist.