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衡阳市八中2025级高一寒假学习评估训练 英语 注意事项：本试卷满分150分，时量为120分钟 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。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。每段对话读两遍。 1. How is the weather today? A. Cold. B. Hot. C. Cool. 2. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Buying some vegetables. B. Ordering some food. C. Cooking a meal. 3. What is the man doing? A. Buying books. B. Asking for directions. C. Taking a science test. 4. Who does the woman want to meet this weekend? A. Her grandfather. B. Aunt Lucy. C. Susan’s family. 5. How many electric cars does the man see today? A. Seven. B. Six. C. Five. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，完成下面小题。 6. What did the woman do? A. She saved someone’s life. B. She made some cakes. C. She found a new job. 7. What does the man think of the woman? A. Smart. B. Brave. C. Beautiful. 听下面一段对话，完成下面小题。 8. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a gallery. B. In the man’s office. C. In the woman’s home. 9. How much did the painting cost? A. £1000. B. £2000. C. £4000. 10. What will the man do next? A. Talk with the artist. B. Call his bank manager. C. View more works of art. 听下面一段对话，完成下面小题。 11. How long has the woman been volunteering? A. One day. B. Two days. C. Five days. 12. Who told the woman about this program? A. A market worker. B. A program director. C. A community organizer. 13. What will the man’s main task be today? A. Calling up new volunteers. B. Gathering plants on the farm. C. Teaching farming to local people. 听下面一段对话，完成下面小题。 14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Art dealer and customer. C. Interviewer and interviewee. 15. What does the man hope his paintings bring people? A. Money. B. Happiness. C. Inspiration. 16. What made the man stop working for a while last year? A. His family. B. His age. C. His illness. 17. What advice does the man give to the young artists? A. Slowing down in their lives. B. Paying attention to everything. C. Enjoying work and learning. 听下面一段独白，完成下面小题。 18. Which is included in the basic rules of behavior? A. Kindness. B. Cleverness. C. Hopefulness. 19. What makes the speaker think home is a good place for moral education? A. The close relationship between parents and children. B. The strong influence parents have on children. C. The long time children spend with parents. 20. What are the listeners encouraged to do? A. Set a good example. B. Test their children. C. Receive further education. 第二部分 阅读（共四节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分27.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Over the past six years, our readers have brought some very special locations to our attention in our search for the Nicest Places in America. The three finalists in 2025 are shown below. You can read about our winners in 2024 at rd.com/nicest, where we are collecting suggestions for places we should consider in 2026. Coulterville, California Coulterville is a tiny town in Northern California, about 1000 miles from Phoenix. It was named after George Coulter, one of the first whites to come to the gold camp already populated by Chinese and Mexican miners. The Chinese first appeared in 1850, creating a small settlement at the north end of what was to be Coulterville. The entire area is a heaven for rock and mineral collectors. Kingsport, Tennessee Kingsport is a city full of originals. Pal’s Sudden Service was born here, as was the recipe for the Original Long Island Iced Tea. The hand-carved carousel (旋转木马) is a beloved original too, which features 32 beautiful hand-carved wooden animals — each lovingly and painstakingly fashioned by a group of Kingsport workers. In the city of makers, more originals are soon on the way. Buchanan, Michigan Buchanan, is a peaceful small town having a historic downtown and beautiful natural resources. When asked, ‘What’s the best thing about Buchanan?’ The residents declare, ‘Pears Mill.’ Pears Mill, a two-floor brick building fitted with machinery for pounding grain into flour, was constructed in 1857, listed on the Michigan Historical Register in 1987 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. 1. Which place best suits people who are interested in the Gold Rush? A. Phoenix. B. Coulterville. C. Kingsport. D. Buchanan. 2. What will visitors most probably do in Kingsport, Tennessee? A. Appreciate creative handiwork. B. Attend a fashion show. C. Dig up rock and mineral. D. Take a walk in the woods. 3. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To recommend the three nicest places in America for readers to visit. B. To inform readers about the history and features of three American towns. C. To encourage readers to suggest places for an annual recognition program. D. To compare the natural and cultural resources of different American communities. 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了美国三个最美地方的候选地，包括它们各自的特点和历史，旨在鼓励读者为年度评选计划推荐地点。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Coulterville, California部分中“Coulterville is a tiny town in Northern California, about 1000 miles from Phoenix. It was named after George Coulter, one of the first whites to come to the gold camp already populated by Chinese and Mexican miners. (Coulterville是北加州的一个小镇，距离凤凰城约1000英里。它以乔治·库尔特的名字命名，乔治·库尔特是最早来到这个已经由中国和墨西哥矿工居住的金矿营地的白人之一。)”可知，Coulterville与淘金热有关，因此适合对淘金热感兴趣的人。故选B项。 【2题详解】 推理判断题。根据Kingsport, Tennessee部分中“The hand-carved carousel (旋转木马) is a beloved original too, which features 32 beautiful hand-carved wooden animals — each lovingly and painstakingly fashioned by a group of Kingsport workers. (手工雕刻的旋转木马也是一个深受喜爱的原创作品，它有32个美丽的手工雕刻的木制动物，每一个都是由一群金斯波特工人精心制作的。)”可知，Kingsport的手工木雕旋转木马是其特色，游客最有可能欣赏到创意手工艺品。故选A项。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，结合第一段中“Over the past six years, our readers have brought some very special locations to our attention in our search for the Nicest Places in America. The three finalists in 2025 are shown below. You can read about our winners in 2024 at rd.com/nicest, where we are collecting suggestions for places we should consider in 2026. (在过去的六年里，我们的读者在我们寻找美国最美地方时，给我们推荐了一些非常特别的地方。以下是2025年的三个决赛地。你可以在rd.com/nicest上读到我们2024年的胜出者，我们正在那里收集我们应该考虑的2026年的地点建议。)”可知，文章介绍了三个美国最美地方候选地，并鼓励读者为2026年的评选提出建议，所以文章的主要目的是鼓励读者为年度评选计划推荐地点。故选C项。 B A “bucket list” is a personal list of goals and activities someone wants to accomplish before the end of their life. Fortunately, I’ve been able to check off quite a lot of mine. It was after the loss of several loved ones that I decided to make my bucket list so that, when I reflect on my life, I’ll smile and know that I grabbed every chance at happiness that I could. I’ve achieved some of the things on my bucket list — hiking the Plank Road in the Sky on Mount Huashan in Shaanxi province; diving off the highest platform of 15 meters into the sea at Ariel’s Point in Boracay, the Philippines; doing the world’s highest commercial bungee jump at 233 meters off Macao Tower in the Macao Special Administrative Region; octopus fishing in the Yellow Sea off South Korea; and much more. The top item on my bucket list, however, is much more difficult to achieve. Being adopted from South Korea to the United States in 1976,I have been searching for my biological parents for the past several years. I can’t help but worry that they may not still be living.But having this item at the top of my list urges me to keep trying and I’m planning to visit Seoul in October to continue the search. When I’ve talked about my bucket list to some friends, the feedback I’ve received from them is that it seems “a bit abnormal”. Like, if you have a list,you’re thinking about your death way too early. As you get older,the list may change.And that’s OK.Whether it includes visiting certain countries, getting in better physical shape, buying a particular item or just spending more time with loved ones,there is no wrong way to do a bucket list.Your list can include short-term goals, once-in-a-lifetime experiences or just personal goals.It can give a boost to your motivation and force you to take breaks when you might not otherwise think of doing so. I consider my bucket list as a way to keep my hopes and dreams alive;a north star by which I can steer my life. 4. When did theauthor make up her mind to plan her bucket list? A. When she was close to death. B. After her loved ones passed away. C. After she was adopted to America. D. When she was seeking her parents. 5. Which item on her bucket list has NOT been achieved? A. Going hiking on Mount Huashan. B. Bungee jumping off Macao Tower. C. Fishing octopuses in the Yellow Sea. D. Being reunited with her birth parents. 6. What is the attitude of some friends to her bucket list? A. Negative. B. Uninterested. C. Understanding. D. Unclear. 7. Which is NOT the benefit of making a bucket list according to the author? A. Guiding through one’s life. B. Inspiring hopes and dreams. C. Taking breaks regularly. D. Increasing one’s motivation. 【答案】4. B 5. D 6. A 7. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者制定并实现“遗愿清单”的经历和感受，包括已经完成的一些目标、尚未实现的最重要目标，以及作者对“遗愿清单”的看法和态度。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“It was after the loss of several loved ones that I decided to make my bucket list so that, when I reflect on my life, I’ll smile and know that I grabbed every chance at happiness that I could.(在失去几位挚爱之人后，我决定制定自己的人生清单，这样当我回顾人生时，就能微笑着知道自己抓住了所有能获得幸福的机会。)”可知，作者是在失去几位挚爱之人后决定制定人生清单的。故选B。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第三段“The top item on my bucket list, however, is much more difficult to achieve. Being adopted from South Korea to the United States in 1976, I have been searching for my biological parents for the past several years. I can’t help but worry that they may not still be living. But having this item at the top of my list urges me to keep trying and I’m planning to visit Seoul in October to continue the search.(然而，我人生清单上的首要目标却难实现得多。1976 年我从韩国被收养到美国，过去几年里我一直在寻找亲生父母。我不禁担心他们可能已不在人世，但这个首要目标促使我不断尝试，我计划10月前往首尔继续寻找。)”可知，作者提到寻找亲生父母是人生清单的首要目标，且计划 10月去首尔继续寻找，说明此事尚未完成。故选D。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第四段“When I’ve talked about my bucket list to some friends, the feedback I’ve received from them is that it seems “a bit abnormal”. Like, if you have a list, you’re thinking about your death way too early.(当我和一些朋友谈论人生清单时，他们反馈说这似乎 有点反常。比如，有人觉得列这样的清单意味着过早思考死亡。)”可知，朋友们认为作者的人生清单有点反常，并觉得列清单意味着过早思考死亡。体现出朋友们对清单持不认同的态度。故选A。 【7题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第五段“It can give a boost to your motivation and force you to take breaks when you might not otherwise think of doing so.(它能激发你的动力，迫使你在原本不会想到的时候停下来休息。)”可知，制定人生清单“迫使你在原本不会想到的时候休息”，而非“定期休息”。因此，选项C“Taking breaks regularly(定期休息)”不属于清单的益处。故选C。 C Children often surprise us by rapidly mastering new skills — from shaky first steps to confident running, or progressing from unclear sounds to complete sentences. While children absorb knowledge like sponges (海绵), adults may struggle for years to master similar tasks. What explains this difference? Contrary (相反的) to popular belief, children don’t naturally possess magical learning abilities. Dr. Debbie Ravenscroft, an early childhood expert, notes that while young children generally perform worse than older peers in most areas, their early years offer unique advantages. A key factor is neuroplasticity — the brain’s ability to rewire itself through experience. This adaptability peaks before age five, allowing children to quickly form (or discard) habits and absorb new information. Language learning highlights this advantage. Babies naturally detect rhythms and sounds of their native language, often becoming fluent speakers by age four. Research suggests infants initially perceive subtle linguistic details lost to adults, enabling them to distinguish sounds from any global language. However, this sensitivity fades after adolescence (青春期), making early exposure critical. Beyond language, brain chemistry plays a role. A 2022 study found that during visual training, children’s brains rapidly produce GABA, a chemical that stabilizes new knowledge. Adults showed no such increase, suggesting children’s brains are biologically ready to improve learning efficiently. “Elementary-aged children learn more in less time than adults.” explains Professor Takeo Watanabe, co-author of the study. Yet, speed alone isn’t enough. Supportive environments are essential. Ravenscroft emphasizes that caring adults, access to learning materials, and paced guidance augment children’s potential. For instance, reading to babies fosters both bonding and brain development. Birth to age five is a “critical window” when children’s brains — busier than adults’ — actively interpret the world through interactions. While children’s rapid learning stems from neuroplasticity, biological factors, and environmental support, rushing their progress can be harmful. Allowing time to process knowledge and nurturing curiosity, rather than forcing speed, helps build lifelong learners. As Ravenscroft advises, “An environment that respects a child’s natural pace unlocks richer opportunities for growth.” 8. What do most people commonly believe about children’s learning ability? A. Children learn quickly from professionals. B. Children generally perform worse than adults. C. Children were born with magical learning power. D. Children progress with the development of their neuroplasticity. 9. According to the 2022 study, how does GABA affect children? A. It deepens their understanding of previous knowledge. B. It strengthens their stabilization of new information. C. It biologically lowers children’s learning efficiency. D. It empowers children with the ability to distinguish sounds. 10. What does the underlined word “augment” probably mean in paragraph 5? A. Maximize. B. Disrespect. C. Ignore. D. Prove. 11. Which of the following would Dr. Ravenscroft probably agree with? A. Children need pressure and tight schedules to achieve their best results. B. Learning works best when children follow their own rhythm and curiosity. C. Faster completion of tasks is the key to successful early education. D. Parents should set weekly goals to speed up children’s language development. 【答案】8. C 9. B 10. A 11. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章分析儿童学习速度快的三大原因（神经可塑性、GABA化学物质、支持性环境），反对拔苗助长。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Contrary (相反的) to popular belief, children don’t naturally possess magical learning abilities.(与普遍的看法相反，孩子们并非天生就具备神奇的学习能力)”可知，大多数人普遍认为儿童生来就拥有神奇的学习能力。故选C。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Beyond language, brain chemistry plays a role. A 2022 study found that during visual training, children’s brains rapidly produce GABA, a chemical that stabilizes new knowledge.(除了语言因素外，大脑的化学物质也起到了作用。2022年的一项研究发现，在视觉训练过程中，儿童的大脑会迅速产生一种名为γ-氨基丁酸（GABA）的化学物质，这种物质能够帮助巩固新获得的知识)”可知，根据2022年的研究，GABA能增强儿童对新信息的吸收能力。故选B。 【10题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“For instance, reading to babies fosters both bonding and brain development.(例如，给婴儿读书既能增进亲子关系，又能促进其大脑发育)”以及上文“caring adults, access to learning materials, and paced guidance(有爱心的成年人、充足的学习资源以及循序渐进的指导)”可知，对儿童阅读能培养他们的社交和脑部发育，即有爱心的成年人、充足的学习资源以及循序渐进的指导可以最大化婴儿的潜力，故划线词意思是“最大化”。故选A。 【11题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Allowing time to process knowledge and nurturing curiosity, rather than forcing speed, helps build lifelong learners. As Ravenscroft advises, “An environment that respects a child’s natural pace unlocks richer opportunities for growth.”(给予时间来消化知识、培养好奇心，而非一味追求速度，这有助于培养终身学习者。正如拉文斯克罗夫特所建议的那样：“一个尊重孩子自然节奏的环境能够为孩子的成长开启更多更丰富的机遇。”)”可知，学习效果最佳的情况是孩子按照自己的节奏和兴趣来进行学习。故选B。 D When I mentioned to some friends that we all have accents (口音), most of them proudly replied, “Well, I speak perfect English/ Chinese/ etc." But this kind of response makes me fail to understand the true meaning of accents. Usually, what we mean when we say someone “has an accent” is that their accent is different from the local one, or that pronunciations are different from our own. But this definition of accents is limiting and could give rise to prejudice. Funnily enough, in terms of the language study, every person speaks with an accent. It is the regular differences in how we produce sounds that define our accents. Even if you don’t hear it yourself, you speak with some sort of accent. In this sense, it’s pointless to point out that someone “has an accent”. We all do! Every person speaks a dialect (方言), too. In the field of language study, a dialect is a version of a language that is characterized by its variations of structure, phrases and words. For instance, “You got eat or not?” (meaning “Have you eaten?”) is an acceptable and understood question in Singapore Oral English. The fact that this expression would cause a standard American English speaker to take pause doesn’t mean that Singapore Oral English is “wrong” or “ungrammatical”. The sentence is well-formed and clearly communicative, according to native Singapore English speakers’ solid system of grammar. Why should it be wrong just because it’s different? We need to move beyond a narrow conception of accents and dialects — for the benefit of everyone. Language differences like these provide deep understandings into people’s cultural experiences and backgrounds. In a global age, the way one speaks is definitely a part of one’s identity. Most people would be happy to talk about the cultures behind their speech. We’d learn more about the world we live in and make friends along the way. 12. What does the author think of his/ her friends’ response in paragraph 1? A. It reflects their self-confidence. B. It reflects their language levels. C. It misses the point of communication. D. It misses the real meaning of accents. 13. Why does the author use the example of Singapore Oral English? A. To support the use of dialects. B. To show the diversity of dialects. C. To correct a grammatical mistake. D. To highlight a traditional approach. 14. What does the author recommend us to do in the last paragraph? A. Learn to speak with your local dialect. B. Seek for an official definition of accents. C. Appreciate the value of accents and dialects. D. Distinguish our local languages from others’. 15. What can be a suitable title for this passage? A. Everyone Has an Accent B. Accents Weaken Our Uniqueness C. Dialects Lead to Misunderstanding D. Standard English Is at Risk 【答案】12. D 13. A 14. C 15. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。主要论述了每个人都有口音。从这个意义上说，指出某人“有口音”是毫无意义的。语言差异可以帮助人们洞察他人的文化经历和背景，因此我们要欣赏口音和方言的价值。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“When I mentioned to some friends that we all have accents, most of them proudly replied, “Well, I speak perfect English/ Chinese/ etc." But this kind of response makes me fail to understand the true meaning of accents.(当我跟一些朋友提到我们每个人说话都有口音时，他们中的大多数人都自豪地回答：“哦，我说的是标准的英语或汉语等等。” 但这种回应让我无法理解口音的真正含义。)”可知，作者认为他或她的朋友的回应忽略了口音的真正含义。故选D。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段第一句“Every person speaks a dialect, too. (每个人也会说一种方言。)”及本段后文“American English speaker to take pause doesn’t mean that Singapore Oral English is “wrong” or “ungrammatical”. The sentence is well-formed and clearly communicative, according to native Singapore English speakers’ solid system of grammar. Why should it be wrong just because it’s different?(以美式英语为母语的人会停顿，这并不意味着新加坡英语口语是 “错误的” 或 “不合语法的”。按照新加坡英语母语者自成体系的语法规则，这个句子结构规范，表意清晰。仅仅因为它与众不同，就该被视为错误吗？)”可知，作者认为不能因为它不同就认为它是错的。所以作者使用新加坡口语的例子是为了证明使用方言是可以接受的。故选A。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Language differences like these provide deep understandings into people’s cultural experiences and backgrounds. In a global age, the way one speaks is definitely a part of one’s identity. Most people would be happy to talk about the cultures behind their speech. We’d learn more about the world we live in and make friends along the way.(诸如此类的语言差异能让我们深入了解人们的文化经历和背景。在全球化时代，一个人的说话方式无疑是其身份认同的一部分。大多数人会很乐意谈论自己语言背后的文化。这样一来，我们会更多地了解我们所生活的世界，还能在这个过程中交到朋友。)”可知， 作者在最后一段中建议我们欣赏口音和方言的价值。故选C。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第二段“In this sense, it’s pointless to point out that someone “has an accent”. We all do! (从这个意义上说，指出某人“有口音”是毫无意义的。我们都有！)”以及第三段“Every person speaks a dialect, too. (每个人也会说一种方言。)”可知，作者认为每个人都有口音，而且作者在最后一段指出不同的口音可以让我们更多地了解我们生活的世界，并在这一过程中结交朋友。故A项“Everyone Has an Accent (每个人都有口音)”最能概括本文主旨。故选A。 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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 We all have strengths and weaknesses — that’s completely normal. In fact, recognizing both helps us understand ourselves better. Understanding our strengths can help boost our self-confidence. ____16____. In a journal or on a piece of paper, put the heading “Personal Strengths”. List all the characteristics you are proud of. Are you patient? Hardworking? Honest? It’s important to acknowledge and appreciate your own strengths. On a separate sheet of paper, write down the heading “Good Deeds”. Think about all the kind things you have done for others. It could be helping a classmate with their studies, offering your seat to someone on the bus, or simply smiling at a stranger. ____17____. You can also ask a friend or family member to help you with this exercise. ____18____. Views from others can sometimes reveal your admirable actions. Furthermore, consider discussing any areas where you feel you could improve, as constructive feedback can be invaluable in personal development. Of course, we all have times when we feel weak and make mistakes. ____19____. Try to see them as chances to grow and improve. Accept your mistakes, learn from them, and then keep moving forward. Appreciate each experience, both good and bad, as they shape you into a wiser and more resilient (坚韧的) individual. ____20____. It requires time, patience, and a willingness to learn and adapt. In this journey, we can unlock our true potential and grow with a positive mindset and a clearer understanding of who we are. A. To do this, you can try a simple writing exercise. B. This process will stop you from achieving more. C. Sometimes, being kind might become your weaknesses. D. They might help you understand your personality better. E. But keep in mind that they are a natural part of learning. F. Note down even the smallest acts of kindness as they truly matter. G. Remember, understanding ourselves better is an ongoing process. 【答案】16. A 17. F 18. D 19. E 20. G 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章围绕如何更好地认识自我展开，指出认识自身的优缺点是正常且有必要的，介绍了罗列个人优点、记录善举、借助他人反馈等了解自身优势的方法。 【16题详解】 上文“Understanding our strengths can help boost our self-confidence. (了解自身的优点有助于增强自信心。)”点明了了解自身优点的作用，下文“In a journal or on a piece of paper, put the heading “Personal Strengths”. List all the characteristics you are proud of. (在日记本或纸上写下标题“个人优点”，列出所有你为之自豪的特质。)”介绍了一种具体的梳理个人优点的书写方法。A项“要做到这一点，你可以尝试一个简单的书写练习”承接上文了解自身优点的话题，引出下文具体的书写练习方法，让上下文形成行为与具体做法的衔接，符合语境。故选A。 【17题详解】 上文“Think about all the kind things you have done for others. It could be helping a classmate with their studies, offering your seat to someone on the bus, or simply smiling at a stranger. (想想你为他人做过的所有善事，可能是帮同学补习功课、在公交车上让座，也可能只是对陌生人微笑。)”提及要回想自己做过的各类善事，还举例说明善举不分大小。F项“即使是最微小的善举也要记录下来，因为它们确实意义重大”承接上文对善举的回想，进一步强调要记录善举，且突出微小善举的价值，契合本段“记录善举”的核心内容，逻辑连贯。故选F。 【18题详解】 上文“You can also ask a friend or family member to help you with this exercise. (你也可以请朋友或家人帮你完成这个练习。)”提出可以借助他人的帮助完成梳理优点、记录善举的练习，下文“Views from others can sometimes reveal your admirable actions. (他人的看法有时能发现你身上令人称赞的行为。)”说明他人视角的作用。D项“他们或许能帮你更好地了解自己的性格”承接上文请他人帮忙的做法，说明他人帮忙的具体作用，同时为下文他人视角的价值做铺垫，符合语境。故选D。 【19题详解】 上文“Of course, we all have times when we feel weak and make mistakes. (当然，我们都会有感到软弱和犯错的时候。)”指出人都会有不足和犯错的情况，下文“Try to see them as chances to grow and improve. (试着把它们看作成长和进步的机会。)”建议将这些情况视为成长机会。E项“但要记住，这些都是学习过程中自然的一部分”通过“但”转折，对上文的不足和错误做出客观评价，让读者正视这类情况，自然引出下文将其视为成长机会的建议，逻辑通顺。故选E。 【20题详解】 下文“It requires time, patience, and a willingness to learn and adapt. In this journey, we can unlock our true potential and grow with a positive mindset and a clearer understanding of who we are. (这需要时间、耐心，以及学习和适应的意愿。在这个过程中，我们能发掘自己真正的潜力，以积极的心态成长，更清晰地认识自我。)”指出某件事需要的条件以及带来的收获，且用“旅程”“过程”体现其持续性。G项“记住，更好地认识自我是一个持续的过程”作为本段主旨句，精准概括了下文的核心内容，其中“持续的过程”与下文的“时间、耐心”“旅程”相呼应，符合语境。故选G。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 With annoying delays (延误) during holiday travel at one of the busiest airports in the world, one might expect only angry people to make the news. But on flight 1238, stuck in Atlanta, some unexpected holiday cheer ___21___ — and everyone joined in for the sing-along. Passengers aboard the packed flight had already been waiting for well over an hour to ___22___, when they were given more ___23___ news — the replacement flight crew (工作人员) was stuck in traffic. The flight crew members were trying their best to keep people ___24___ and calm on the plane, but the ___25___ were hot and tired. Kate Dailey, a passenger on the plane, could “feel the stress rising in the air,” but then something ___26___ happened. A man stood up and started playing Christmas Carols on the saxophone (萨克斯管), walking up and down the walkway. The ___27___ among the crowd was lifted immediately ___28___ the plane was still on the ground. “I was surprised and ___29___,” Kate said. “People were clapping, singing along, and ____30____ this man for his playing. The sax player was Wayne Hoey, a music ____31____. He’s known for telling his students, “Always ____32____ your sax,” so they could have the opportunity he had on this flight — to entertain and delight. An unexpected kindness from ____33____ is a living example of the holiday spirit, and Wayne is a shining star. “Thank you, good sir, for your service — then and now,” Kate ____34____ on social media. “You just ____35____ my faith (信仰) in humanity.” 21. A. died down B. carried on C. broke out D. came back 22. A. leave B. land C. enter D. board 23. A. impressive B. important C. bad D. interesting 24. A. silent B. comfortable C. safe D. focused 25. A. guests B. pilots C. members D. travelers 26. A. puzzling B. shocking C. funny D. magical 27. A. mood B. awareness C. confidence D. expectation 28. A. although B. since C. once D. as 29. A. proud B. delighted C. curious D. awkward 30. A. begging B. paying C. cheering D. honoring 31. A. singer B. teacher C. lover D. artist 32. A. play B. treasure C. hold D. bring 33. A. strangers B. musicians C. passengers D. visitors 34. A. replied B. agreed C. admitted D. wrote 35. A. tested B. challenged C. strengthened D. recovered 【答案】21. C 22. A 23. C 24. B 25. D 26. D 27. A 28. A 29. B 30. C 31. B 32. D 33. A 34. D 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了航班延误时，乘客们因一位音乐人的即兴演奏而心情转好的故事。 【21题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：但是，在被困在亚特兰大的1238航班上，一些意想不到的节日欢呼爆发了——每个人都加入了合唱。A. died down减弱；B. carried on继续；C. broke out爆发；D. came back回来。根据上文“With annoying delays (延误) during holiday travel at one of the busiest airports in the world, one might expect only angry people to make the news.”和转折连词“but”，可知航班延误应是有愤怒的事情发生，但是却发生了转折，发生了想不到的节日欢呼，所以此处指爆发出节日的欢呼，故选C。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这架拥挤的航班上的乘客已经等了一个多小时才离开，这时他们得到了更多的坏消息——替换机组人员被堵在了路上。A. leave离开；B. land着陆；C. enter进入；D. board登机（船、车等）。根据上文“Passengers aboard the packed flight had already been waiting for well over an hour”可知航班延误的乘客在等了一个多小时之后终于可以离开，故选A。 【23题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：同上。 A. impressive印象深刻的；B. important重要的；C. bad坏的；D. interesting有趣的。根据下文“the replacement flight crew (工作人员) was stuck in traffic”可知本来航班延误了一个多小时，又被告知替换机组人员被堵在了路上，所以应该是得到更多的坏消息，故选C。 【24题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。 句意：机组人员尽最大努力让乘客在飞机上感到舒适和平静，但旅客们又热又累。A. silent安静的；B. comfortable舒适的；C. safe安全的；D. focused专注的。根据上文可知航班延误并且机组人员又被堵在路上，可知机组人员会尽最大努力让乘客舒适和平静，故选B。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。 句意：同上。A. guests客人；B. pilots飞行员；C. members成员；D. travelers旅客。根据上文“Passengers aboard the packed flight had already been waiting for well over an hour”可知航班延误，等了一个多小时的旅客应是又累又热，guest一般指到访的人，而traveler一般指长途旅行的人，故选D。 【26题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。 句意：机上的乘客凯特·戴利（Kate Dailey）可以“感觉到空气中的压力在上升”，但随后神奇的事情发生了。A. puzzling令人困惑的；B. shocking令人震惊的；C. funny有趣的；D. magical神奇的。根据下文“A man stood up and started playing Christmas Carols on the saxophone (萨克斯管), walking up and down the walkway.”和后文的描述可知是音乐改变了氛围，所以应该是神奇的，故选D。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。 句意：虽然飞机还在地面上，但人群中的情绪立刻得到了提升。 A. mood情绪；B. awareness意识；C. confidence自信；D. expectation期盼。根据下文“People were clapping, singing along”可知乘客的情绪得到了提升，故选A。 【28题详解】 考查连词词义辨析。 句意：同上。A. although虽然，尽管；B. since自从；C. once一旦；D. as因为。空前“The ____7____ among the crowd was lifted immediately”和空后“the plane was still on the ground.”构成转折关系，虽然飞机还在地面上，但人群中的情绪立刻得到了提升，故选A。 【29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。 句意：“我既惊讶又高兴，”凯特说。A. proud骄傲的；B. delighted高兴的；C. curious好奇的；D. awkward尴尬的。根据上文“The ___7___ among the crowd was lifted immediately ___8___ the plane was still on the ground.”可知航班延误人们应该是情绪都不高，但是因为音乐情绪得到了提升，结合下文“People were clapping, singing along”可知，凯特应该是既惊讶又高兴，故选B。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。 句意：人们为他的演奏鼓掌、唱歌、欢呼。A. begging乞讨；B. paying支付；C. cheering欢呼；D. honoring尊敬。根据上文“People were clapping, singing along”可知设空处和鼓掌，唱歌一致，所以应是欢呼，故选C。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。 句意：萨克斯手是韦恩·霍伊，一位音乐老师。A. singer歌手；B. teacher老师；C. lover爱好者；D. artist艺术家。根据下文“He’s known for telling his students”可知他是一名老师，故选B。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。 句意：众所周知，他会告诉他的学生，“永远带上你的萨克斯”，这样他们就能有机会在这次飞行中享受娱乐和快乐。A. play演奏；B. treasure珍惜；C. hold保持；D. bring带来。根据下文“so they could have the opportunity he had on this flight — to entertain and delight.”可知此处指告诉学生要一直随身带着萨克斯，这样他们才可能拥有像他这样在这趟航班上演奏的机会，故选D。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。 句意：陌生人意想不到的善意是节日精神的一个活生生的例子，而韦恩是一个闪亮的明星。A. strangers陌生人；B. musicians音乐家；C. passengers乘客；D. visitors访客。根据上文可知韦恩·霍伊是一名乘客，所以其他乘客来说是陌生人，所以是来自陌生人的善意，故选A。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。 句意：“谢谢你的服务，好先生，无论过去还是现在。”凯特在社交媒体上写道：“你刚刚增强了我对人性的信心。”A. replied回答；B. agreed同意；C. admitted承认；D. wrote写道，（以文字）说。根据下文“on social media”说明是在社交媒体上发布信息，所以“写道，（以文字）说”符合语境，故选D。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。 句意：同上。A. tested测试；B. challenged挑战；C. strengthened增强；D. recovered恢复。根据下文“my faith (信仰) in humanity”和前文“An unexpected kindness from ___13___ is a living example of the holiday spirit, and Wayne is a shining star.”说明韦恩的行为增强凯特对人性的信心，故选C。 第二节★（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 One important feature of classic literature is that it often ____36____ (reflect) an author’s own experiences and can therefore help us understand the important issues of his or her time. This is one reason ____37____ the best works of literature still appeals to readers long ____38____ they were written. Cao Xueqin’s A Dream of Red Mansions, one of the most significant novels in Chinese literature, is a good example of this. ____39____ (it) storyline follows the fall of a large wealthy family much like the author’s own. No doubt ____40____ (draw) on his own experiences, Cao Xueqin gives a detailed____41____ (describe) of what life was like at that time. The novel contains a great number of details such as ____42____ the upper class wore and ate. It also describes the social relations in 18th-century China. As a result, readers are capable of ____43____ (good) understanding the gap between rich and poor, men and women, the learned and the ____44____ (educate) in the historical context. Cultural and historical elements like these make A Dream of Red Mansions ____45____ timeless classic. In summary, we can learn much about a specific period in history from classic literature. 【答案】36. reflects 37. why 38. after 39. Its 40. drawing 41. description 42. what 43. better 44. uneducated 45. a 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章以《红楼梦》为例，主要介绍了经典文学的重要特征在于常反映作者自身经历，助力人们理解其所处时代的重要议题，这也是经典作品在创作许久后仍受读者喜爱的原因。 【36题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：经典文学的一个重要特征在于，它往往能够反映作者自身的经历，从而有助于我们理解其所在时代的重大问题。此处陈述客观事实，应用一般现在时，主语是it，reflect使用第三人称单数形式。故填reflects。 【37题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：这就是为什么优秀的文学作品在创作完成很久之后仍能吸引读者的原因。此处引导限定性定语从句，先行词是reason，关系词在从句中作原因状语，应用关系副词why引导。故填why。 【38题详解】 考查时间状语从句。句意：这就是为什么优秀的文学作品在创作完成很久之后仍能吸引读者的原因。此处引导时间状语从句，表示“在……之后”，应用after引导。故填after。 【39题详解】 考查代词。句意：其故事情节讲述了一个庞大且富有家族的衰落历程，这与作者本人的经历颇为相似。此处修饰名词storyline，应用形容词性物主代词its，位于句首，首字母大写。故填Its。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：毫无疑问，曹雪芹利用自己的亲身经历，对当时的生活状况进行了详细的描述。draw on“利用”与逻辑主语Cao Xueqin是逻辑主谓关系，应用现在分词，作状语，表主动。故填drawing。 【41题详解】 考查名词。句意：毫无疑问，曹雪芹凭借自己的亲身经历，对当时的生活状况进行了详细的描述。此处作宾语，应用名词description“描述”，可数名词，空前有不定冠词a，应用单数形式。故填description。 【42题详解】 考查宾语从句。句意：这部小说包含了大量细节，比如上层阶级的穿着和饮食情况。such as属于介词短语，此处引导宾语从句，连接词在从句中作宾语，指代“……的东西”，应用连接代词what引导。故填what。 【43题详解】 考查副词比较级。句意：因此，读者能够更好地理解在特定历史背景下，贫富之间、男性与女性之间、有学问者与未受教育者之间的差异。此处修饰名词understanding，且表示“更好地理解”，应用副词比较级better，虽然better也可以作形容词（如：a better book），但在此句中，其作用是‌描述“理解”的方式或程度‌，因此为‌副词‌。故填better。 【44题详解】 考查形容词。句意：因此，读者能够更好地理解在特定历史背景下，贫富之间、男性与女性之间、有学问者与未受教育者之间的差异。此处与learned是并列成分，应用形容词uneducated“未受教育的”，“the+形容词”常用于表示某一类人，the uneducated意为“未受教育者的人（群体）”。故填uneducated。 【45题详解】 考查冠词。句意：像这样的文化和历史元素使得《红楼梦》成为一部永恒的经典之作。此处泛指“一部永恒的经典之作”，且timeless是发音以辅音音素开头的词，应用不定冠词a。故填a。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你获得了校英语演讲比赛一等奖，校英文报邀请你投稿分享获奖感受。请你写一篇短文，内容包括： 1.准备过程; 2.你的收获。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右; 2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Hi, everyone! I’m Li Hua. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Hi, everyone! I’m Li Hua. Winning the first prize in the school English speech contest makes me really excited and grateful. It’s not just an honor, but also a great encouragement for my English learning. Behind this award, there are many efforts. With intense interest, I spent a lot of time polishing my speech draft, revising every sentence to make it more vivid and logical. Every morning, I practiced pronunciation in the park, repeating difficult words again and again. I also asked my English teacher for help many times and did simulated speeches in front of my classmates to overcome nervousness. This experience reminds me of the saying “no pains, no gains” and the corresponding reward will also serve as a beacon which will illuminate my way of English learning! 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以李华的身份向校英文报投稿，分享获得校英语演讲比赛一等奖的准备过程与收获。 【详解】1.词汇积累 打磨：polish → refine 克服：overcome → get over 帮助：help→ assist 方法：way→ approach 2.句式拓展 同义句 原句：I also asked my English teacher for help many times and did simulated speeches in front of my classmates to overcome nervousness. 拓展句：I also asked my English teacher for help many times and did simulated speeches in front of my classmates so that I could overcome nervousness. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Winning the first prize in the school English speech contest makes me really excited and grateful. (运用了动名词短语作主语) 【高分句型2】This experience reminds me of the saying “no pains, no gains” and the corresponding reward will also serve as a beacon which will illuminate my way of English learning! (运用了which引导的限制性定语从句) 第二节（满分25分）★ 47. 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。 I’d always been told to take care of my older brother, Brian, who was born weak and small. I would often tie his shoes or prepare another glass of water for him. My mom saw my larger size and strong body as a sign that I was to be a kind of guardian angel (守护天使) for Brian. However, that was not the case. One day Brian and I wandered into an electronics store. My eyes landed on a cool camera lens (镜头) — its metal body shone under the lights. As the school photographer, I needed it to take better photos for the newspaper. But it cost $50! Just as I leaned in for a closer look, Brian pulled my sleeve, whispering eagerly, “Look! The new adventure game I’ve been waiting for!” However, neither of us had enough pocket money. We left in disappointment. Several days later, our school had a pumpkin-carving contest. The first prize was $100, and I knew I could use the money to buy the lens. So I decided the first place bonus (奖金) definitely had to land in my pocket. When it was time to carve the perfect pumpkin I’d picked out, I suddenly realized my big, clumsy fingers would surely mess it up. I thought of Brian’s smaller, delicate hands — he was the man for the job. I immediately asked Brian for help. After thinking for a while, he asked for a cut of the prize money, fifty-fifty, as he wanted to buy the game. I figured out that splitting the first prize would still leave me enough for the lens. So, I agreed. With skillful hands, Brian carved a perfect face, and we handed over the pumpkin, firmly believing we would win the first prize. On the day of the awards ceremony where the results would be announced, Brian was sick with a cold. I had to go to the awards ceremony alone. However, something unexpected happened: we got second place. Unfortunately, second prize was only $50, and I needed every dollar of that to buy the lens. When the principal gave the money to me, I received it with a heavy heart. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 When I came home, Brian asked if we had won. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ With the money we won, we went to the store the next day. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】参考范文一： When I came home, Brian asked if we had won. Clutching the 50-dollar bill, I hesitated under the soft living room lamp. I needed every dollar to buy the lens but Brian was the person who carved the pumpkin. Finally, I mumbled, “Second place, only fifty dollars.” My voice was laced with disappointment and I lowered my head, avoiding his expectant eyes. Then I tried to hand him the cash. Surprisingly, his small, warm hands pushed it back firmly. He smiled, hoarsely saying I should use the money to buy the lens and he could wait for his game, which eased my anxiety instantly. With the money we won, we went to the store the next day. The seller greeted us warmly. When I was about to grab the lens I’d longed for, I spotted Brian lingering by the game section, fingers brushing his desired game. Catching the longing in his eyes, I held out the prize money again and suggested buying the game first. But he refused. Brian led me to the counter, insisting I buy the lens. The lens felt cool in my palm, but my heart was warm. I finally realized: guardianship isn’t one-sided protection, but mutual care. Brian, my guardian angel, taught me true care is lifting each other up together. 参考范文二： When I came home, Brian asked if we had won. Clutching the 50-dollar bill, I hesitated under the soft living room lamp. I mumbled, “Second place, only fifty dollars.” His eyes dimmed at once, and he stared at his lap, looking disappointed — he’d been waiting for the game for a long time. Sensing his eagerness for the game, I held out the cash gently: “You buy the game first. I can wait for the lens.” My voice was soft, hoping to cheer him up. He lifted his head, surprise written on his face. With the money we won, we went to the store the next day. The seller greeted us warmly, and my gaze kept drifting to the camera lens I’d longed for. Brian noticed my lingering look — he knew how much I needed it for the school newspaper. He smiled, leading me to the counter, “Let’s get your lens first. I can wait for the game.” Touched deeply, I followed him and bought the desired lens. The lens felt cool in my palm, but my heart was warm. I realized: guardianship isn’t one-sided, but mutual care that lifts each other up. 【解析】 【导语】本文以兄弟守护为线索展开，讲述了“我”因身形强壮被母亲要求照顾体弱的哥哥Brian。雕南瓜比赛中，Brian用灵巧双手帮“我”雕刻参赛南瓜。当奖金缩水引发利益冲突时，Brian主动放弃自己渴望的游戏，让“我”购买摄影镜头，最终让“我”明白：真正的守护是双向的付出。（详解基于第一篇参考范文） 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“当我回到家，Brian问我们是否赢了。”可知，第一段可描写“我”回家后面对Brian询问的反应，“我”在愧疚与纠结中坦白二等奖的结果，本以为Brian会失落，却没想到他主动将奖金让给“我”买镜头，甘愿延后买游戏的计划，体现Brian的体贴。 ②由第二段首句内容“带着赢来的钱，我们第二天去了商店。”可知，第二段可描写两人去商店的经历，“我”准备买下心仪镜头，却看到Brian对渴望的游戏依依不舍，“我”再次提出先买游戏，Brian拒绝并带我去买了心仪镜头，“我”深受触动，最终领悟到守护是双向的付出。 2. 续写线索：“我”带50美元愧疚回家——“我”坦白二等奖结果——Brian主动相让奖金——“我”感动释怀——次日两人去商店买镜头——“我”发现Brian对游戏的渴望——“我”再次提议Brian先买游戏——Brian拒绝并带“我”买了镜头——“我”领悟双向守护的真谛 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①紧握：clutch/grasp/seize/grab ②避免：avoid/keep away from/evade ③拒绝：refuse/decline/turn down ④意识到：realize/recognize 情绪类 ①失望：disappointment/letdown/frustration ②忧虑：anxiety/apprehension/unease 【点睛】[高分句型1] I needed every dollar to buy the lens but Brian was the person who carved the pumpkin. (who引导限制性定语从句) [高分句型2] He smiled, hoarsely saying I should use the money to buy the lens and he could wait for his game, which eased my anxiety instantly. (现在分词saying作状语、that引导宾语从句并被省略、which引导非限制性定语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 衡阳市八中2025级高一寒假学习评估训练 英语 注意事项：本试卷满分150分，时量为120分钟 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。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。每段对话读两遍。 1. How is the weather today? A. Cold. B. Hot. C. Cool. 2. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Buying some vegetables. B. Ordering some food. C. Cooking a meal. 3. What is the man doing? A. Buying books. B. Asking for directions. C. Taking a science test. 4. Who does the woman want to meet this weekend? A. Her grandfather. B. Aunt Lucy. C. Susan’s family. 5. How many electric cars does the man see today? A. Seven. B. Six. C. Five. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，完成下面小题。 6. What did the woman do? A. She saved someone’s life. B. She made some cakes. C. She found a new job. 7. What does the man think of the woman? A. Smart. B. Brave. C. Beautiful. 听下面一段对话，完成下面小题。 8. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a gallery. B. In the man’s office. C. In the woman’s home. 9. How much did the painting cost? A. £1000. B. £2000. C. £4000. 10. What will the man do next? A. Talk with the artist. B. Call his bank manager. C. View more works of art. 听下面一段对话，完成下面小题。 11. How long has the woman been volunteering? A. One day. B. Two days. C. Five days. 12. Who told the woman about this program? A. A market worker. B. A program director. C. A community organizer. 13. What will the man’s main task be today? A. Calling up new volunteers. B. Gathering plants on the farm. C. Teaching farming to local people. 听下面一段对话，完成下面小题。 14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Art dealer and customer. C. Interviewer and interviewee. 15. What does the man hope his paintings bring people? A. Money. B. Happiness. C. Inspiration. 16. What made the man stop working for a while last year? A. His family. B. His age. C. His illness. 17. What advice does the man give to the young artists? A. Slowing down in their lives. B. Paying attention to everything. C. Enjoying work and learning. 听下面一段独白，完成下面小题。 18. Which is included in the basic rules of behavior? A. Kindness. B. Cleverness. C. Hopefulness. 19. What makes the speaker think home is a good place for moral education? A. The close relationship between parents and children. B. The strong influence parents have on children. C. The long time children spend with parents. 20. What are the listeners encouraged to do? A. Set a good example. B. Test their children. C. Receive further education. 第二部分 阅读（共四节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分27.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Over the past six years, our readers have brought some very special locations to our attention in our search for the Nicest Places in America. The three finalists in 2025 are shown below. You can read about our winners in 2024 at rd.com/nicest, where we are collecting suggestions for places we should consider in 2026. Coulterville, California Coulterville is a tiny town in Northern California, about 1000 miles from Phoenix. It was named after George Coulter, one of the first whites to come to the gold camp already populated by Chinese and Mexican miners. The Chinese first appeared in 1850, creating a small settlement at the north end of what was to be Coulterville. The entire area is a heaven for rock and mineral collectors. Kingsport, Tennessee Kingsport is a city full of originals. Pal’s Sudden Service was born here, as was the recipe for the Original Long Island Iced Tea. The hand-carved carousel (旋转木马) is a beloved original too, which features 32 beautiful hand-carved wooden animals — each lovingly and painstakingly fashioned by a group of Kingsport workers. In the city of makers, more originals are soon on the way. Buchanan, Michigan Buchanan, is a peaceful small town having a historic downtown and beautiful natural resources. When asked, ‘What’s the best thing about Buchanan?’ The residents declare, ‘Pears Mill.’ Pears Mill, a two-floor brick building fitted with machinery for pounding grain into flour, was constructed in 1857, listed on the Michigan Historical Register in 1987 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. 1. Which place best suits people who are interested in the Gold Rush? A. Phoenix. B. Coulterville. C. Kingsport. D. Buchanan. 2. What will visitors most probably do in Kingsport, Tennessee? A. Appreciate creative handiwork. B. Attend a fashion show. C. Dig up rock and mineral. D. Take a walk in the woods. 3. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To recommend the three nicest places in America for readers to visit. B. To inform readers about the history and features of three American towns. C. To encourage readers to suggest places for an annual recognition program. D. To compare the natural and cultural resources of different American communities. B A “bucket list” is a personal list of goals and activities someone wants to accomplish before the end of their life. Fortunately, I’ve been able to check off quite a lot of mine. It was after the loss of several loved ones that I decided to make my bucket list so that, when I reflect on my life, I’ll smile and know that I grabbed every chance at happiness that I could. I’ve achieved some of the things on my bucket list — hiking the Plank Road in the Sky on Mount Huashan in Shaanxi province; diving off the highest platform of 15 meters into the sea at Ariel’s Point in Boracay, the Philippines; doing the world’s highest commercial bungee jump at 233 meters off Macao Tower in the Macao Special Administrative Region; octopus fishing in the Yellow Sea off South Korea; and much more. The top item on my bucket list, however, is much more difficult to achieve. Being adopted from South Korea to the United States in 1976,I have been searching for my biological parents for the past several years. I can’t help but worry that they may not still be living.But having this item at the top of my list urges me to keep trying and I’m planning to visit Seoul in October to continue the search. When I’ve talked about my bucket list to some friends, the feedback I’ve received from them is that it seems “a bit abnormal”. Like, if you have a list,you’re thinking about your death way too early. As you get older,the list may change.And that’s OK.Whether it includes visiting certain countries, getting in better physical shape, buying a particular item or just spending more time with loved ones,there is no wrong way to do a bucket list.Your list can include short-term goals, once-in-a-lifetime experiences or just personal goals.It can give a boost to your motivation and force you to take breaks when you might not otherwise think of doing so. I consider my bucket list as a way to keep my hopes and dreams alive;a north star by which I can steer my life. 4. When did theauthor make up her mind to plan her bucket list? A. When she was close to death. B. After her loved ones passed away. C. After she was adopted to America. D. When she was seeking her parents. 5. Which item on her bucket list has NOT been achieved? A. Going hiking on Mount Huashan. B. Bungee jumping off Macao Tower. C. Fishing octopuses in the Yellow Sea. D. Being reunited with her birth parents. 6. What is the attitude of some friends to her bucket list? A. Negative. B. Uninterested. C. Understanding. D. Unclear. 7. Which is NOT the benefit of making a bucket list according to the author? A. Guiding through one’s life. B. Inspiring hopes and dreams. C. Taking breaks regularly. D. Increasing one’s motivation. C Children often surprise us by rapidly mastering new skills — from shaky first steps to confident running, or progressing from unclear sounds to complete sentences. While children absorb knowledge like sponges (海绵), adults may struggle for years to master similar tasks. What explains this difference? Contrary (相反的) to popular belief, children don’t naturally possess magical learning abilities. Dr. Debbie Ravenscroft, an early childhood expert, notes that while young children generally perform worse than older peers in most areas, their early years offer unique advantages. A key factor is neuroplasticity — the brain’s ability to rewire itself through experience. This adaptability peaks before age five, allowing children to quickly form (or discard) habits and absorb new information. Language learning highlights this advantage. Babies naturally detect rhythms and sounds of their native language, often becoming fluent speakers by age four. Research suggests infants initially perceive subtle linguistic details lost to adults, enabling them to distinguish sounds from any global language. However, this sensitivity fades after adolescence (青春期), making early exposure critical. Beyond language, brain chemistry plays a role. A 2022 study found that during visual training, children’s brains rapidly produce GABA, a chemical that stabilizes new knowledge. Adults showed no such increase, suggesting children’s brains are biologically ready to improve learning efficiently. “Elementary-aged children learn more in less time than adults.” explains Professor Takeo Watanabe, co-author of the study. Yet, speed alone isn’t enough. Supportive environments are essential. Ravenscroft emphasizes that caring adults, access to learning materials, and paced guidance augment children’s potential. For instance, reading to babies fosters both bonding and brain development. Birth to age five is a “critical window” when children’s brains — busier than adults’ — actively interpret the world through interactions. While children’s rapid learning stems from neuroplasticity, biological factors, and environmental support, rushing their progress can be harmful. Allowing time to process knowledge and nurturing curiosity, rather than forcing speed, helps build lifelong learners. As Ravenscroft advises, “An environment that respects a child’s natural pace unlocks richer opportunities for growth.” 8. What do most people commonly believe about children’s learning ability? A. Children learn quickly from professionals. B. Children generally perform worse than adults. C. Children were born with magical learning power. D. Children progress with the development of their neuroplasticity. 9. According to the 2022 study, how does GABA affect children? A. It deepens their understanding of previous knowledge. B. It strengthens their stabilization of new information. C. It biologically lowers children’s learning efficiency. D. It empowers children with the ability to distinguish sounds. 10. What does the underlined word “augment” probably mean in paragraph 5? A. Maximize. B. Disrespect. C. Ignore. D. Prove. 11. Which of the following would Dr. Ravenscroft probably agree with? A. Children need pressure and tight schedules to achieve their best results. B. Learning works best when children follow their own rhythm and curiosity. C. Faster completion of tasks is the key to successful early education. D. Parents should set weekly goals to speed up children’s language development. D When I mentioned to some friends that we all have accents (口音), most of them proudly replied, “Well, I speak perfect English/ Chinese/ etc." But this kind of response makes me fail to understand the true meaning of accents. Usually, what we mean when we say someone “has an accent” is that their accent is different from the local one, or that pronunciations are different from our own. But this definition of accents is limiting and could give rise to prejudice. Funnily enough, in terms of the language study, every person speaks with an accent. It is the regular differences in how we produce sounds that define our accents. Even if you don’t hear it yourself, you speak with some sort of accent. In this sense, it’s pointless to point out that someone “has an accent”. We all do! Every person speaks a dialect (方言), too. In the field of language study, a dialect is a version of a language that is characterized by its variations of structure, phrases and words. For instance, “You got eat or not?” (meaning “Have you eaten?”) is an acceptable and understood question in Singapore Oral English. The fact that this expression would cause a standard American English speaker to take pause doesn’t mean that Singapore Oral English is “wrong” or “ungrammatical”. The sentence is well-formed and clearly communicative, according to native Singapore English speakers’ solid system of grammar. Why should it be wrong just because it’s different? We need to move beyond a narrow conception of accents and dialects — for the benefit of everyone. Language differences like these provide deep understandings into people’s cultural experiences and backgrounds. In a global age, the way one speaks is definitely a part of one’s identity. Most people would be happy to talk about the cultures behind their speech. We’d learn more about the world we live in and make friends along the way. 12. What does the author think of his/ her friends’ response in paragraph 1? A. It reflects their self-confidence. B. It reflects their language levels. C. It misses the point of communication. D. It misses the real meaning of accents. 13. Why does the author use the example of Singapore Oral English? A. To support the use of dialects. B. To show the diversity of dialects. C. To correct a grammatical mistake. D. To highlight a traditional approach. 14. What does the author recommend us to do in the last paragraph? A. Learn to speak with your local dialect. B. Seek for an official definition of accents. C. Appreciate the value of accents and dialects. D. Distinguish our local languages from others’. 15. What can be a suitable title for this passage? A. Everyone Has an Accent B. Accents Weaken Our Uniqueness C. Dialects Lead to Misunderstanding D. Standard English Is at Risk 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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 We all have strengths and weaknesses — that’s completely normal. In fact, recognizing both helps us understand ourselves better. Understanding our strengths can help boost our self-confidence. ____16____. In a journal or on a piece of paper, put the heading “Personal Strengths”. List all the characteristics you are proud of. Are you patient? Hardworking? Honest? It’s important to acknowledge and appreciate your own strengths. On a separate sheet of paper, write down the heading “Good Deeds”. Think about all the kind things you have done for others. It could be helping a classmate with their studies, offering your seat to someone on the bus, or simply smiling at a stranger. ____17____. You can also ask a friend or family member to help you with this exercise. ____18____. Views from others can sometimes reveal your admirable actions. Furthermore, consider discussing any areas where you feel you could improve, as constructive feedback can be invaluable in personal development. Of course, we all have times when we feel weak and make mistakes. ____19____. Try to see them as chances to grow and improve. Accept your mistakes, learn from them, and then keep moving forward. Appreciate each experience, both good and bad, as they shape you into a wiser and more resilient (坚韧的) individual. ____20____. It requires time, patience, and a willingness to learn and adapt. In this journey, we can unlock our true potential and grow with a positive mindset and a clearer understanding of who we are. A. To do this, you can try a simple writing exercise. B. This process will stop you from achieving more. C. Sometimes, being kind might become your weaknesses. D. They might help you understand your personality better. E. But keep in mind that they are a natural part of learning. F. Note down even the smallest acts of kindness as they truly matter. G. Remember, understanding ourselves better is an ongoing process. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 With annoying delays (延误) during holiday travel at one of the busiest airports in the world, one might expect only angry people to make the news. But on flight 1238, stuck in Atlanta, some unexpected holiday cheer ___21___ — and everyone joined in for the sing-along. Passengers aboard the packed flight had already been waiting for well over an hour to ___22___, when they were given more ___23___ news — the replacement flight crew (工作人员) was stuck in traffic. The flight crew members were trying their best to keep people ___24___ and calm on the plane, but the ___25___ were hot and tired. Kate Dailey, a passenger on the plane, could “feel the stress rising in the air,” but then something ___26___ happened. A man stood up and started playing Christmas Carols on the saxophone (萨克斯管), walking up and down the walkway. The ___27___ among the crowd was lifted immediately ___28___ the plane was still on the ground. “I was surprised and ___29___,” Kate said. “People were clapping, singing along, and ____30____ this man for his playing. The sax player was Wayne Hoey, a music ____31____. He’s known for telling his students, “Always ____32____ your sax,” so they could have the opportunity he had on this flight — to entertain and delight. An unexpected kindness from ____33____ is a living example of the holiday spirit, and Wayne is a shining star. “Thank you, good sir, for your service — then and now,” Kate ____34____ on social media. “You just ____35____ my faith (信仰) in humanity.” 21. A. died down B. carried on C. broke out D. came back 22. A. leave B. land C. enter D. board 23. A. impressive B. important C. bad D. interesting 24. A. silent B. comfortable C. safe D. focused 25. A. guests B. pilots C. members D. travelers 26. A. puzzling B. shocking C. funny D. magical 27. A. mood B. awareness C. confidence D. expectation 28. A. although B. since C. once D. as 29. A. proud B. delighted C. curious D. awkward 30. A. begging B. paying C. cheering D. honoring 31. A. singer B. teacher C. lover D. artist 32. A. play B. treasure C. hold D. bring 33. A. strangers B. musicians C. passengers D. visitors 34. A. replied B. agreed C. admitted D. wrote 35. A. tested B. challenged C. strengthened D. recovered 第二节★（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 One important feature of classic literature is that it often ____36____ (reflect) an author’s own experiences and can therefore help us understand the important issues of his or her time. This is one reason ____37____ the best works of literature still appeals to readers long ____38____ they were written. Cao Xueqin’s A Dream of Red Mansions, one of the most significant novels in Chinese literature, is a good example of this. ____39____ (it) storyline follows the fall of a large wealthy family much like the author’s own. No doubt ____40____ (draw) on his own experiences, Cao Xueqin gives a detailed____41____ (describe) of what life was like at that time. The novel contains a great number of details such as ____42____ the upper class wore and ate. It also describes the social relations in 18th-century China. As a result, readers are capable of ____43____ (good) understanding the gap between rich and poor, men and women, the learned and the ____44____ (educate) in the historical context. Cultural and historical elements like these make A Dream of Red Mansions ____45____ timeless classic. In summary, we can learn much about a specific period in history from classic literature. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你获得了校英语演讲比赛一等奖，校英文报邀请你投稿分享获奖感受。请你写一篇短文，内容包括： 1.准备过程; 2.你的收获。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右; 2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Hi, everyone! I’m Li Hua. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分25分）★ 47. 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。 I’d always been told to take care of my older brother, Brian, who was born weak and small. I would often tie his shoes or prepare another glass of water for him. My mom saw my larger size and strong body as a sign that I was to be a kind of guardian angel (守护天使) for Brian. However, that was not the case. One day Brian and I wandered into an electronics store. My eyes landed on a cool camera lens (镜头) — its metal body shone under the lights. As the school photographer, I needed it to take better photos for the newspaper. But it cost $50! Just as I leaned in for a closer look, Brian pulled my sleeve, whispering eagerly, “Look! The new adventure game I’ve been waiting for!” However, neither of us had enough pocket money. We left in disappointment. Several days later, our school had a pumpkin-carving contest. The first prize was $100, and I knew I could use the money to buy the lens. So I decided the first place bonus (奖金) definitely had to land in my pocket. When it was time to carve the perfect pumpkin I’d picked out, I suddenly realized my big, clumsy fingers would surely mess it up. I thought of Brian’s smaller, delicate hands — he was the man for the job. I immediately asked Brian for help. After thinking for a while, he asked for a cut of the prize money, fifty-fifty, as he wanted to buy the game. I figured out that splitting the first prize would still leave me enough for the lens. So, I agreed. With skillful hands, Brian carved a perfect face, and we handed over the pumpkin, firmly believing we would win the first prize. On the day of the awards ceremony where the results would be announced, Brian was sick with a cold. I had to go to the awards ceremony alone. However, something unexpected happened: we got second place. Unfortunately, second prize was only $50, and I needed every dollar of that to buy the lens. When the principal gave the money to me, I received it with a heavy heart. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 When I came home, Brian asked if we had won. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ With the money we won, we went to the store the next day. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $