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湘潭大学附属实验学校2025年创新人才实验班自主招生考试 英语试题 亲爱的同学，欢迎你参加湘潭大学附属实验学校自主招生考试，为了你能顺利地参加本次考试，请你仔细阅读下面的话。 1．试卷分试题卷和答题卷两部分。满分为100分，考试时间为90分钟。 2．请在答题卡上写好姓名、初中毕业学校。 3．选择题部分请按题号用2B铅笔填涂方框，修改时用橡皮擦干净，不留痕迹。 4．非选择题部分请按题号用0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔书写，否则作答无效。 5．所有答案都必须填写在答题卡相应的位置上。 6．请勿折叠答题卡。保持字体工整、笔迹清晰、卡面清洁。 祝你成功！ 试题卷 Ⅰ．阅读（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（共11小题；每小题2.5分，满分27.5分） 阅读下列材料，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Four popular children’s books Que Cosas Dice Mi Abuela Spanish-speaking parents will love this fun book — which was translated into “The things my grandmother says” — in which a grandmother teaches manners (规矩) to her grandchildren and their friends using traditional Spanish-language sayings. Written in the voice of a little boy talking about his regular day, this book will draw the interest of both adults and kids. I Like Myself! Parents won’t mind reading the story over and over to their kids because as they pass along the message that their kids are perfect just the way they are — no matter their untidy hair, or whether they are fast or slow, their kids will learn about confidence. Dragons Love Tacos (炸玉米饼) While books with a deep message are great, sometimes you and your child just want to read something silly to get the laughs rolling. The New York Times bestseller, Dragons Love Tacos is a great read for kids and parents as it talks about how much dragons really love tacos, but when they eat something spicy (辛辣的) you had better watch out! The book has more words than some of the other picks on our list, so this might be fit for a preschoolers and up. The Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes As everyone knows nothing is sweeter than small baby fingers and cute baby toes and here, from two of the most gifted picture books, readers could enjoy a different joyful world and also bring the happy feelings to everyone, everywhere, all over the world! 1. Who will choose the first book? A. Parents who want to make their children laugh. B. Parents who want their children to become polite. C. Parents who want their children to become more confident. D. Parents who want their children to read special stories. 2. Why will parents like to read I Like Myself! to kids many times? A. It encourages kids to be confident. B. It has more words than other books. C. There are some beautiful pictures in it. D. It contains many funny games for kids. 3. Which of the books will Tom choose if he’s interested in animals? A. I Like Myself! B. Dragons Love Tacos C. Que Cosas Dice Mi Abuela D. The Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes B Last Sunday was a day I will never forget. It was a bright sunny morning, and I had planned to go to the library to return some books. As I was walking down the street, I noticed something shiny lying on the sidewalk. I approached and found a wallet. Curiosity got the better of me, and I opened it to find a few banknotes, some coins, and a student ID card of a local high school. The ID belonged to a girl named Lily Chen. I decided to do the right thing and return it to her. Using the school’s name on the ID, I searched for the school’s contact information online and called them. The school staff were very helpful and connected me to Lily’s home phone number. Lily was surprised and grateful when I explained the situation. She had lost her wallet on her way to school that morning and was worried about the loss of her ID card and money. We arranged to meet at a nearby café to return the wallet. When we met, Lily was overjoyed and thanked me profusely. She even offered to buy me a coffee as a token of her gratitude, which I gladly accepted. After our encounter, I felt a sense of fulfillment and happiness that comes from helping someone in need. I shared the story on my social media, and it quickly spread among my friends and family. Many of them praised my actions and encouraged others to do good deeds as well. This experience taught me that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference in someone’s life. It was a day to remember, not just for the good deed done, but also for the reminder that we all have the power to spread positivity in our own small ways. 4. How did the author find Lily’s contact information? A. Through a friend. B. From a social media post. C. By calling the school. D. By asking a passerby. 5. What was Lily’s reaction when she met the author? A. She was grateful. B. She was angry. C. She was indifferent. D. She was confused. 6. What did the author do after meeting Lily? A. He kept the wallet. B. He asked for a reward. C. He forgot about the incident. D. He shared the story on social media. 7. What lesson did the author learn from the experience? A. Social media is a powerful tool. B. Helping others is always rewarded. C. Small acts of kindness can make a big difference. D. One should always expect gratitude from other people. C Wouldn’t it be wonderful to travel to a foreign country without having to worry about the headache of communicating in a different language? In a recent Wall Street Journal article, technology policy expert Alec Ross argued that, within ten years or so, we would be able to communicate with one another through small earpieces with built-in microphones. That’s because technological progress is extremely fast. It’s only a matter of time. Such is the belief among certain parents that the technology is imminent and they’re wondering if their kids should learn a second language. It’s true that an increase in the quantity and accuracy of the data loaded into computers will make them cleverer at translating “Noes Bueno dormer mucho” into “It’s not good to sleep too much”. Replacing a word with its equivalent (对等词) in the target language is actually the easy part of a translator’s job. But even this seems to be a difficult job for computers. It’s so hard for computers because translation doesn’t — or shouldn’t — involve simply translating words, sentences or paragraphs. Rather, it’s about translating meaning. And in order to infer meaning from a specific expression, people need to understand a lot of information all at once. Think about all the related clues that help us understand what someone is trying to say: volume, gesture, situations, and even your culture. All are likely to convey as much meaning as the words you use. Therefore, we should doubt a machine that can’t understand our world like we do. If people from different cultures can upset each other without realizing it, how can we expect a machine to do better? Unless engineers actually find a way to breathe a soul into a computer, undoubtedly when it comes to conveying and interpreting meaning using a natural language, a machine will never fully take our place. 8. What does the underlined word “imminent” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Coming. B. Confusing. C. Unpractical. D. Ready. 9. Why is it hard for computers to replace a word with its equivalent? A. Their data is not rich enough. B. The real meaning of words can vary. C. Their accuracy needs big improvement. D. A man’s soul hasn’t been breathed in them. 10. What view does the author hold about translation? A. Machines will translate our world properly. B. Cultures need more attention than words used. C. Slight differences doesn’t matter in translation. D. Proper translation can be difficult for computers. 11. What is the best title for the text? A. An Expert’s Prediction. B. Travel without Headache. C. The Pleasure of Translation. D. Will the Language Barrier (障碍) Actually Fall? 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读短文，根据短文内容，从短文后面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。 Starting the high school life can be a big challenge for many students, but with the right strategies, it can be a smooth change. 12 . Get organized One of the first things you need to do is get organized. 13 . Keeping track of your assignments, tests, and extracurricular activities will help you manage your time wisely. Setting aside regular time for studying, breaking tasks into manageable parts, and finding a study environment that works for you will make your study and school life easier. Join clubs and activities Joining clubs and activities is a great way to meet new people and find like-minded peers (同龄人). Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and try new things. It can also help you discover new interests and passions. 14 . Seek help when needed 15 . Remember, it’s okay to ask for help; no one expects you to know everything. Don’t be afraid to ask teachers, counselors, or peers for help when you need it. Recognizing when you need help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Seeking help can provide you with new perspectives (视角；观点) and solutions that you might not have considered on your own. 16 High school is a time for exploration and self-discovery. It’s important to remember that everyone is in the same boat and that it’s okay to make mistakes as you learn and grow. Being receptive to different perspectives and backgrounds can help you understand and appreciate the diversity (多样性) in your new class. A. Stay positive and open-minded B. Focus on your progress rather than mistakes C. The first step is to create a schedule or a plan D. It’s completely normal to feel at a loss at times E. Hopefully, here are some benefits of right strategies to make it smooth F. Here are some tips to help you make your first year of high school successful G. Every new experience is an opportunity to learn more about yourself and the world around you Ⅱ．语言运用（共三节，满分40分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D三个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 In September 2017, Jennifer’s life took an unfortunate turn. After she 17 her three sons at school, she had a car accident and hit a telephone pole. Then, she didn’t wake up. This serious 18 started a long journey of recovery that lasted five years. For five years, Jennifer’s mother, Peggy Means, 19 by her side all the time. Even though the doctors said it was very bad and not many people like Jennifer wake up, Peggy still had 20 . There was only a (n) 21 chance that Jennifer could wake up, only 2 to 3 percent. Peggy always said, “It’s easy to feel sad, but there’s no 22 to be sad all the time.” Many people working in the hospital 23 Peggy that maybe she should let Jennifer go, but Peggy loved her daughter very much and believed something good could happen. She went through those 24 days. One day, something 25 happened. One of Jennifer’s fingers started to move. Peggy’s 26 of waking up her daughter became even stronger. She 27 many different ways to help Jennifer, and she was happy about every little sign of getting better. like saying a word or remembering something. Her strong belief helped Jennifer to wake up 28 . Jennifer’s 29 of getting better is about how much a mother can love and how strong people can be. It 30 that with a mother’s love, there is a lot of power to make even the darkest times better with strong 31 . 17. A. dropped off B. put out C. brought in D. broke down 18. A. challenge B. flash C. impression D. accident 19. A. walked B. stopped C. stayed D. cried 20. A. choice B. hope C. decision D. request 21. A. confusing B. extra C. small D. real 22. A. responsibility B. need C. time D. money 23. A. told B. forced C. ordered D. warned 24. A. annoying B. old C. new D. dark 25. A. important B. necessary C. amazing D. meaningful 26. A. means B. confidence C. curiosity D. goal 27. A. compared B. exchanged C. designed D. tried 28. A. finally B. awkwardly C. suddenly D. obviously 29. A. story B. memory C. strategy D. influence 30. A. reports B. shows C. suggests D. promises 31. A. power B. personality C. belief D. hand 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。 Elephants are one of the most intelligent creatures on the earth. Across Africa they have inspired respect from people 32 share the landscape with them, giving them strong 33 (culture) significance. They’re very important species, playing 34 important role in maintaining the biodiversity of ecosystems. During the dry season, elephants use their tusks 35 (dig) for water. This not only allows the elephants to survive in dry environments, but also 36 (provide) water for other animals that share the harsh habitats. When forest elephants eat, they create gaps in the vegetation. These gaps allow new plants to grow and create pathways for smaller animals to use. They’re also one of the major 37 (way) in which trees spread their seeds; some species rely 38 (entire) upon elephants for seed spreading. Wherever they live, elephants leave dung (粪便) that is filled 39 seeds from the plants they eat. When the dung gets into the soil, the seeds are sown and grow into new grasses, bushes and trees 40 (improve) the health of the savannah (稀树草原) ecosystem. Sadly, we’re losing elephants worldwide, especially in Africa, due to illegal hunting. Action should 41 (take) to protect this species. 第三节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 阅读下面的短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 My son was entering Grade 1. He was a bit nervous because he knew his best friend would not be in his new class. I explained to him that even though his best friend would not be in his class, he would still have some of his old classmates. On the first day of school when the class list was posted, I was shocked! My son had zero former classmates in his class. None. Not one. How could this happen? I asked my friend who works with the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board. She explained, “Many largely populated schools often shuffle (弄混) the kids around each year to encourage new friendships.” If schools are actively trying to place two best friends in different classes simply to shake things up, I think it is a blunder. I was lucky enough to attend the same primary school all the way through. It was a small class and our group of students moved through each grade together. We felt like brothers and sisters. It was wonderful. While it may be good to shake things up a bit in the older grades, it seems almost cruel (残忍的) to separate good friends in the younger grades without good cause. One mom named Karen says that her son is always starting a new grade without any close friends. At first, she thought it was a good idea. Then she realized one thing — her son does not have a “best friend,” which makes her pretty worried. In fact, she thinks that he does not have any close friends because his classmates are always changing. Part of a school’s responsibility is to provide a safe and comfortable space for children to learn and grow. If that environment is always changing — causing terrible results — perhaps it is time to rethink this practice. 42. Why do many populated schools often shuffle the kids around each year? __________________________________________________________________________________________ 43. What does the underlined word in Paragraph 5 probably mean? __________________________________________________________________________________________ 44. Why did the author mention her own primary school experience? __________________________________________________________________________________________ 45. What is Karen’s attitude toward the practice of her son’s school? __________________________________________________________________________________________ 46. What kind of friends do you like to make? 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