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荆州中学2026届五月模拟考试四 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段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. How much was the total household bills last month? A.$50. B. $80. C. $160. 2. What is the woman doing? A. Seeing a doctor. B. Having an interview. C. Getting information from a salesman. 3. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. By the seaside. B. In an art studio. C. In a swimming center. 4. Why does the man want to speak to Candy? A. To talk about a customer. B. To discuss the cover design. C. To ask her for a message. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. A guest speaker. B. A famous TV program. C. The preparation for a speech room. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6.What is the man doing? A. Driving a car. B. Asking the way. C. Checking a map. 7. How does the woman sound? A. Concerned. B. Annoyed. C. Confused. 听第7段录音，回答第8、9题。 8. How many minutes does it take the man to get to New York? A. 32. B. 36. C. 37. 9. What kind of ticket will the man buy? A. A saver round trip. B. An ordinary round trip. C. A one-way trip. 听第8段录音，回答第10至12题。 10. When does the woman usually get off work? A. At 6:00. B. At 6:30. C. At 6:45. 11. How did the woman come? A. By taxi. B. By bus. C. On foot. 12. Why did the woman get off work late? A. She had a talk with her boss. B. She had to check her personal letters. C. She received a task from her boss. 听第9段录音，回答第13至16题。 13. What are the speakers doing? A. Preparing for a meeting. B. Organizing a presentation. C. Finding ways to protect the environment. 14. What is the man going to do this evening? A. Write a letter. B. Attend a meeting. C. Collect rubbish. 15. What is the woman’s attitude toward the environment? A. Worried. B. Indifferent. C. Disappointed. 16. What does the woman suggest doing? A. Phoning Kate. B. Printing out the poster. C. Asking someone else for help. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. Where did the speaker go from India? A. Mexico. B. South Africa. C. America. 18. How long did the speaker spend in Mexico? A. Six days. B. Ten days. C. Fourteen days. 19. Who will the speaker enjoy the trip to Istanbul with? A. His mother. B. A volunteer. C. His friend. 20. What will the speaker do at the start of June? A. Attend a wedding. B. Go to visit Bucharest. C. Make new travel plans. 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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Four places to hear live music outdoors For those passionate about live music, head outdoors where local restaurants and bars are providing fresh air entertainment. Here are 4 places on Long Island that are popular with everyone: PORTSIDE BAR & GRILL On Monday nights at Portside Bar & Grill join the “Portside Pirates Patio (露台) Party” where multiple artists perform 30-40 minutes each from 7-10 p.m. “Playing outdoors you get more energy from the audience,” singer Maria Rose says. “They are fully engaged in the music.” SPOTLIGHT There may not be music at the Paramount in Huntington but the venue’s art bar Spotlight next door is delivering live music along with burgers and craft cocktails at a dozen outdoor tables daily from 4-8 p.m. “We restructured things when we heard outdoor dining is going to be big,” says manager James Visalli. Singer/Guitarist Brian Ripps was the first to kick off Spotlight’s grand re-opening by mixing cover songs with his originals. KJ FARRELL’S Live music is what KJ Farrell’s in Bellmore is known for and their backyard patio, which holds 40-50 seats, has become a hotspot showcasing artists from Tuesday-Saturday from 7-10 p.m. (reservations are made in advance). Wonderous Stories has just returned to its regular Wednesday night spot where the audience listened to classic rock covers. GARDEN GRILL The patio at Garden Grill has been retooled holding 100 people. Music is offered Wednesday through Saturday from 5:30-9:30 p.m. and Sunday 1-8 p.m. in the fresh air. Singer / songwriter JD Leonard recently performed his own country tune, “Just Drive” and got a standing ovation (热烈鼓掌). “Everybody seemed so happy to be out here. I know I was.” he says. 1. At which time will you most probably watch Maria Rose’s performance? A. Saturday 10 p.m. B. Tuesday 6 p.m. C. Monday 8 p.m. D. Wednesday 9:30 p.m. 2. Where can you enjoy music at about 6 p.m. every day? A. At PORTSIDE BAR & GRILL. B. At GARDEN GRILL. C. At KJ FARRELL’S. D. At SPOTLIGHT. 3. What is special about KJ FARRELL’S? A. It hosts the “Portside Pirates Patio Party”. B. It should be booked in advance. C. It can accommodate an audience of 100. D. It serves craft cocktails. 【答案】1. C 2. D 3. B 【解析】 【导语】文章介绍了长岛四处热门户外场所提供现场音乐演出的时间与特色。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据PORTSIDE BAR & GRILL部分中“On Monday nights at Portside Bar & Grill join the “Portside Pirates Patio (露台) Party” where multiple artists perform 30-40 minutes each from 7-10 p.m.(周一晚上，在Portside Bar & Grill参加“Portside Pirates Patio Party”，多位艺术家在晚7点至10点间每人演出30-40分钟)”以及““Playing outdoors you get more energy from the audience,” singer Maria Rose says.(“在户外演出，你能从观众那里感受到更多的活力，”歌手Maria Rose说道)”可知，Maria Rose的演出时间是周一晚7-10点之间。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据SPOTLIGHT部分中“There may not be music at the Paramount in Huntington but the venue’s art bar Spotlight next door is delivering live music along with burgers and craft cocktails at a dozen outdoor tables daily from 4-8 p.m.(亨廷顿的派拉蒙场馆虽然没有音乐演出，但其隔壁的艺术酒吧 Spotlight 却每天下午4点至8点，在十几张户外餐桌上提供现场音乐，同时供应汉堡和精酿鸡尾酒)”可知，每天下午6点左右可以在Spotlight听到音乐。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据KJ FARRELL’S部分中“Live music is what KJ Farrell’s in Bellmore is known for and their backyard patio, which holds 40-50 seats, has become a hotspot showcasing artists from Tuesday-Saturday from 7-10 p.m. (reservations are made in advance).(贝尔莫尔的KJ Farrell’s酒吧以现场音乐闻名，其能容纳40到50个座位后院露台，已成为每周二至周六晚7点到10点的艺术家展演热点（需提前预订）)”可知，KJ Farrell’s的特别之处在于需要提前预订。 B MacArthur’s devotion to sailing dates back to when she was just four years of age, when she first got the chance to have a try. “I’ll never forget that sailing as a kid of setting foot on a boat for the first time,” MacArthur said. “It kind of struck me that this boat had everything we needed to take us anywhere in the world. And as a child, that opened up everything.” She explained how it felt like the “greatest sense of freedom”. This experience lighted a passion within MacArthur. She knew then that she wanted to sail around the world. She had no idea how to achieve it — growing up in the countryside, it wasn’t the most obvious career path — but she knew that was what she wanted to do at some stage. So she acquired knowledge and saved up for years to pursue a career in sailing. She would have potatoes and beans every day for eight years so that she could save up to buy the right equipment. By reaching certain financial goals and asking technical questions about sailing, MacArthur felt as though she was getting closer to her ambitions. “When you know where you’re going, you can actually get there — even if it seems unlikely. The impossible could be possible and aiming high is not necessarily such a nutty thing to do.” And it seems that MacArthur’s drive to become a sailor went beyond her expectations. At the age of 24, she started to receive media attention after participating in the Vendee Globe, a single-handed non-stop yacht (帆船) race that goes around the world. She came in second place. Some three to four years later, MacArthur chose to sail for 71 days and 14 hours, covering more than 26, 000 miles during the course of her journey. This led to MacArthur scoring a new world record in 2005, as the fastest person to sail around the globe single-handedly. While this record has since been surpassed, MacArthur is still considered as Britain’s most successful offshore racer. 4. What happened to MacArthur when she was four? A. She prepared to sail around the world. B. She got stuck in a boat. C. She had her first taste of sailing. D. She saw a boat for the first time. 5. What do we know about MacArthur from paragraph 2? A. She worked as a technician to earn money. B. She sought financial support for her amibitions. C. She planted potatoes and beans for profit . D. She prepared herself for her goal. 6. What did MacArthur do in 2005? A. She set the world sailing record. B. She attracted media spotlight. C. She secured second place in a yacht race. D. She had her personal best surpassed. 7. What does the story mainly tell us? A. Follow your own course, and let others talk B. Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. C. Practice makes perfect. D. Doing is better than saying. 【答案】4. C 5. D 6. A 7. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了MacArthur从小凭借自己坚强的意志力和对航海的热爱，设立目标，逐步实现目标，最终成为独自环球航行最快的人的故事。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“MacArthur’s devotion to sailing dates back to when she was just four years of age, when she first got the chance to have a try.(MacArthur对帆船运动的热爱可以追溯到她四岁的时候，当时她第一次有机会尝试)”可知，MacArthur四岁时第一次尝试帆船，故选C。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“So she acquired knowledge and saved up for years to pursue a career in sailing. She would have potatoes and beans every day for eight years so that she could save up to buy the right equipment. By reaching certain financial goals and asking technical questions about sailing, MacArthur felt as though she was getting closer to her ambitions.(于是，她学习航海知识，攒了几年的钱，打算从事航海事业。八年来，她每天都吃土豆和豆子，这样她就可以攒钱买合适的设备。通过达到一定的财务目标和询问有关帆船的技术问题，MacArthur觉得她离自己的抱负越来越近了)”可知，MacArthur为她自己的目标做准备。故选D。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Some three to four years later, MacArthur chose to sail for 71 days and 14 hours, covering more than 26, 000 miles during the course of her journey. This led to MacArthur scoring a new world record in 2005, as the fastest person to sail around the globe single-handedly.(大约三到四年后，MacArthur选择了71天14小时的航行，在她的旅程中航行了26000多英里。这使得MacArthur在2005年创造了一项新的世界纪录，成为单人环球航行最快的人)”可知，MacArthur在2005年创造了一项新的航行世界纪录。故选A。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“When you know where you’re going, you can actually get there — even if it seems unlikely. The impossible could be possible and aiming high is not necessarily such a nutty thing to do.(当你知道你要去哪里，你就能到达那里——即使看起来不太可能。不可能的事情可以成为可能，高瞻远瞩并不一定是一件疯狂的事情)”可知，文章主要描述了MacArthur凭借自己顽强的意志，完成了一个又一个目标。由此推知，这个故事主要告诉我们“有志者事竟成”。故选B。 C Imagine wandering through a dark forest for hours, then traveling all the way home — in a straight line. Bull ants do this every night, and scientists have long wondered how. It turns out they use a previously unknown type of Moon compass (指南针) — never seen before in the animal kingdom. To figure it out, Cody Freas, a behavioral ecologist, and his colleagues trapped bull ants the moment they left their nests. They allowed or denied the insects the chance to observe the Moon by grouping the individuals in a clear bottle or a black box. Then they brought them to an unfamiliar setting 200 meters away — an abandoned basketball court— to test which direction they traveled home. After comparing their separate paths, the team concluded the behavior of ants that could see moonlight was consistent with what’s called a time-compensated (时间补偿的 ) lunar compass. Essentially, the insects observe how quickly the Moon moves to estimate the relative position of their home and update that prediction with time. The dynamic speed of the Moon’s movement complicates this strategy. It rises slowly, speeds up when it’s at the highest point in the sky, and then slows down as it sets. Ants could be terribly misled if they don’t account for that, but the researchers discovered the insects have an inborn sense that the Moon’s speed shifts, and they compensate for it. The discovery makes bull ants the first known animals to navigate (导航) using this type of compass. Navigating with the Moon presents several advantages. Unlike stars, which other insects use to navigate, the Moon is not blocked by light pollution, and it can be bright enough to breakthrough clouds. Bull ants also have specialized eyes that allow them to see circular (环形的) patterns of polarized moonlight spreading across the sky, so they can sense the Moon’s position, even when it’s below the horizon. Freas says the study has given him a new appreciation of the Moon as a navigational aid. “The more time you spend under the Moon,” he says, “the more it seems like a much better helper than you originally think.” 8. Which aspect of the study does paragraph 2 mainly talk about? A. The process. B. The purposes. C. The background. D. The findings. 9. What helps bull ants navigate correctly according to the text? A. Their familiarity with the path to home. B. Their tolerance for the Moon’s movement. C. Their independence from time compensation. D. Their adjustment to the Moon’s speed change. 10. What can be inferred from the last but one paragraph? A. Navigating with the Moon is reliable for the bull ants. B. Bull ants’ eyes are characterized by circular patterns. C. Light pollution affects bull ants’ sense of direction. D. Bull ants can see the Moon below the horizon. 11. What does Freas think of bull ants using Moon compass? A. It’s controversial. B. It’s challenging. C. It’s mysterious. D. It’s amazing. 【答案】8. A 9. D 10. A 11. D 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述了科学家发现公牛蚁利用月亮指南针导航的原理及优势。 【8题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第二段“To figure it out, Cody Freas, a behavioral ecologist, and his colleagues trapped bull ants the moment they left their nests. They allowed or denied the insects the chance to observe the Moon by grouping the individuals in a clear bottle or a black box. Then they brought them to an unfamiliar setting 200 meters away — an abandoned basketball court — to test which direction they traveled home.(为了弄清楚这一点，行为生态学家科迪·弗雷斯和他的同事们在公牛蚁离开巢穴的那一刻就抓住了它们。他们通过将公牛蚁分别放在一个透明的瓶子里或一个黑盒子里，来允许或阻止它们观察月亮。然后，他们把它们带到一个200米外的不熟悉的环境——一个废弃的篮球场——来测试它们回家的方向。)”可知，本段主要介绍了研究的过程。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“The dynamic speed of the Moon’s movement complicates this strategy. It rises slowly, speeds up when it’s at the highest point in the sky, and then slows down as it sets. Ants could be terribly misled if they don’t account for that, but the researchers discovered the insects have an inborn sense that the Moon’s speed shifts, and they compensate for it.(月亮运动的动态速度使这一策略复杂化。它上升缓慢，在天空最高点时加速，然后在下落时减速。如果蚂蚁不考虑这一点，它们可能会被严重误导，但研究人员发现，这些昆虫有一种天生的感觉，即月亮的速度会发生变化，它们会对此进行补偿。)”可知，公牛蚁会根据月亮速度的变化进行调整，从而帮助它们正确导航。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Navigating with the Moon presents several advantages. Unlike stars, which other insects use to navigate, the Moon is not blocked by light pollution, and it can be bright enough to breakthrough clouds. Bull ants also have specialized eyes that allow them to see circular (环形的) patterns of polarized moonlight spreading across the sky, so they can sense the Moon’s position, even when it’s below the horizon.(利用月亮导航有几个优点。与其他昆虫用来导航的星星不同，月亮不会被光污染所阻挡，而且它的亮度足以穿透云层。公牛蚁还有特殊的眼睛，可以看到极化的月光在天空中扩散的圆形图案，所以即使月亮在地平线以下，它们也能感知到月亮的位置。)”可知，利用月亮导航对公牛蚁来说是可靠的。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Freas says the study has given him a new appreciation of the Moon as a navigational aid. “The more time you spend under the Moon,” he says, “the more it seems like a much better helper than you originally think.”(弗雷斯说，这项研究让他对月亮作为导航辅助工具有了新的认识。他说：“你在月亮下待的时间越长，它就越像是一个比你最初想象的更好的帮手。”)”可知，弗雷斯认为公牛蚁使用月亮指南针是令人惊叹的。 D My late mother was an artist of some renown in the Pacific Northwest. Over her many-decades career, her paintings evolved from highly representational watercolors into mixed-media abstracts. Growing up, I could draw a little myself and enjoyed doing so, but I never had her talent. Once, I asked her how I could improve. I supposed I expected her to say something like “Practice 10,000 hours.” Instead, she told me to look at what I wanted to draw. I stared at a tree, noticing details I’d ignored before: the rough bark, shifting shadows, and delicate leaves. Drawing each detail carefully, I created my best work yet. More importantly, I discovered the joy of truly observing the world. This act of deep attention is called savoring — a skill that enriches both art and life. Psychologists define it as “fully appreciating positive moments,” like enjoying a sunset or reliving happy memories. Studies show savoring activates the brain’s reward system, reduces sadness, and boosts happiness. In experiments, people who focused on daily positive experiences became happier, especially those with fewer good moments. Savoring also creates vivid, lasting memories of joy. Yet humans naturally focus on negatives — a survival instinct from ancestors who needed to avoid dangers. Today, this “negativity bias (偏见)” often backfires, making us trapped in problems and overlook good moments. Scientists warn that constant negativity twists thinking and lowers life satisfaction. The solution? Practice savoring. Start with positive moments: pause to enjoy a meal or a friend’s laugh. But challenges can also be savored. Try a “failure journal”: write down a setback (e.g., an argument), leave space, then return weeks later to note lessons learned (“I improved communication”). Months later, add positive outcomes (“We grew closer”). This involves savoring — and shows how you can use the practice to transform even unwelcome experiences into positive opportunities for growth and perspective. This reframing helps find meaning in difficulties, much like finding beauty in an imperfect drawing. My mother’s advice wasn’t just about art — it was about living. By observing deeply, we uncover hidden layers in both the ordinary and the difficult. Savoring turns fleeting moments into lasting joy and challenges into growth. That’s the true art of life. 12. What does the author focus on by the personal story? A. Observing the world is essential for a painting. B. Every detail deserves attention when drawing. C. Deep attention is a source of living a happy life. D. Savoring is a skill of truly observing the world. 13. What does the author imply about “negativity bias” in modern life? A. It is necessary for survival today. B. It reduces our ability to enjoy life. C. It helps us avoid dangers effectively. D. It improves people’s life satisfaction. 14. According to the text, what is a “failure journal” used for? A. Reflecting on setbacks to find positive results. B. Tracking mistakes to avoid errors in the future. C. Recording positive moments and the emotions. D. Keeping track of the interpersonal relationships. 15. Why does the author compare “savoring” to “finding beauty in an imperfect drawing”? A. To explain that art involves accepting flaws. B. To criticize people who focus on negativity. C. To show challenges can be changed into growth. D. To argue that art is more important than science. 【答案】12. C 13. B 14. A 15. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议的文章，通过作者母亲的艺术建议引出“品味”（savoring）的概念，探讨深度观察对提升生活幸福感的作用，并分析人类负面偏见的危害及应对方法。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“This act of deep attention is called savoring — a skill that enriches both art and life.(这种深度关注的行为被称为品味——一种丰富艺术和生活的技能）及最后一段“ Savoring turns fleeting moments into lasting joy and challenges into growth.(品味会让转瞬即逝的瞬间变成持久的快乐，让挑战变成成长)”可知，作者通过个人故事强调深度关注是幸福生活的源泉。故选C项。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Today, this “negativity bias (偏见)” often backfires, making us trapped in problems and overlook good moments. Scientists warn that constant negativity twists thinking and lowers life satisfaction.(今天，这种“消极偏见”经常适得其反，使我们陷入困境，忽视了美好的时刻。科学家警告说，持续的消极会扭曲思维，降低生活满意度)”可知，现代生活中消极偏见削弱了享受生活的能力。故选B项。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Try a “failure journal”: write down a setback (e.g., an argument), leave space, then return weeks later to note lessons learned (“I improved communication”). Months later, add positive outcomes (试着写一份“失败日记”：写下一次挫折（例如，一次争吵），留出空间，然后几周后再回来记下吸取的教训（“我改进了沟通”）。几个月后，加上积极的结果（“我们变得更亲密了”））可知，“失败日记”用于反思挫折并寻找积极结果。故选A项。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“This involves savoring — and shows how you can use the practice to transform even unwelcome experiences into positive opportunities for growth and perspective. This reframing helps find meaning in difficulties, much like finding beauty in an imperfect drawing.(这涉及到品味——并向你展示了如何利用这种做法将不受欢迎的经历转化为积极的成长机会和观点。这种重构有助于在困难中找到意义，就像在不完美的图画中发现美一样。）可知，把“品味”比作“在不完美的绘画中寻找美”，旨在说明挑战可转化为成长。故选C项。 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。 Do you ever feel stuck when facing a difficult task, thinking, “I’m just not good at this”? This is a sign of a fixed mindset. ____16____ A growth mindset means believing your abilities can improve with effort and learning. Developing this mindset can make you more resilient and successful. Here are some practical ways to build it. First, pay attention to your self-talk. The words you say to yourself matter. When you make a mistake, instead of thinking “I failed,” try thinking, “This is a chance to learn.” ____17____ For example, if you get a low score on a math test, a fixed mindset would say, “I’m bad at math.” A growth mindset would say, “I need to find a better way to study this topic.” ____18____ Challenges are not threats; they are opportunities to grow. When you try something hard, your brain forms new connections. Don’t avoid difficult tasks. Embrace them. Start with small challenges and gradually take on bigger ones. Each time you push through, you prove to yourself that effort leads to improvement. Another key is to value the process over the result. ____19____ Praise yourself for the hard work you put in, not just for a perfect outcome. Did you practice piano for an hour every day? That’s worth celebrating, even if the recital wasn’t flawless. This shift in focus makes you more willing to keep trying. Finally, learn from others. ____20____ Talk to people who have overcome obstacles. Read stories about famous scientists or artists who failed many times before succeeding. Their journeys remind us that struggle is a normal part of the path to mastery. Remember, developing a growth mindset is a journey itself. It won’t happen overnight. But by practicing these steps, you can train your brain to see possibilities instead of limitations. A. This simple change in language can shift your perspective. B. However, you can choose to develop a different way of thinking. C. Therefore, you should always ask for help immediately. D. Second, see challenges as opportunities. E. For instance, watching others succeed can make you feel jealous. F. It’s important to focus on your effort and strategies, not just the final grade or score. G. Surround yourself with people who have a growth mindset. 【答案】16. B 17. A 18. D 19. F 20. G 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍固定型思维和成长型思维的区别，并给出四种培养成长型思维的实用方法。 【16题详解】 根据上文“This is a sign of a fixed mindset.(这是固定型思维的表现。)”和下文“A growth mindset means believing your abilities can improve with effort and learning.(成长型思维意味着相信能力可以通过努力和学习提升。)”可知，上文引出固定型思维，下文转而介绍成长型思维，中间需要过渡句，衔接两种思维、引出可以换一种思维方式。B项“然而，你可以选择培养一种不同的思维方式。”承上启下，从固定思维过渡到成长思维。 【17题详解】 上文“When you make a mistake, instead of thinking “I failed,” try thinking, “This is a chance to learn.”(犯错时，别想着“我失败了”，试着换个想法：“这是一次学习的机会。)”和下文“For example, if you get a low score on a math test, a fixed mindset would say, “I’m bad at math.” A growth mindset would say, “I need to find a better way to study this topic.”(比如，数学考试分数很低时，固定型思维会想：“我天生数学差。”而成长型思维会想：“我需要找到学习这个知识点更好的方法。”)”可知，上文建议换一种自我心理暗示的说法，空处应总结这种语言上的改变会转变你的看待问题的角度。A项“这种简单的语言转变能改变你的看法。”正好承接上文换说法的建议，引出下文举例。 【18题详解】 根据上一段“First, pay attention to your self-talk.(首先，留意内心的自我对话。)”可知，上一段是第一个建议， 下文“Challenges are not threats; they are opportunities to grow. When you try something hard, your brain forms new connections.(挑战不是威胁，而是成长的契机。当你尝试有难度的事情时，大脑会建立新的神经联结。)”讲挑战不是威胁、是成长机会，是第二条建议。D项“第二，把挑战视作机遇。”结构上对应 First，内容上统领本段主题。 【19题详解】 根据上文“Another key is to value the process over the result.(另一个关键是重视过程，而非只看重结果。)”和下文“Praise yourself for the hard work you put in, not just for a perfect outcome.(为自己付出的辛苦努力点赞，而不只是为完美的结果喝彩。)”可知，本段核心是重过程、重努力策略，不只看最终成绩结果。F项“专注自身努力和方法很重要，而不只是最终分数。”符合语境。 【20题详解】 根据上文“Finally, learn from others.(最后一点，向他人学习。)”可知，空处承接“向他人学习”，建议和拥有成长型思维的人为伴。G项“与拥有成长型思维的人相处。”贴合向他人学习的段落主旨。 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。 For years, my life centered around the pool. The routine practices and the constant pursuit of ____21____ were my whole world. My brother’s old camera, ____22____ when he left for college, was nothing but a forgotten object gathering dust on his desk. However, that situation ____23____ on the day when my season fell apart. A single wrong step sent a sharp pain through my ____24____, and everything that had once ____25____ me seemed to disappear at once. While my teammates kept training and competing, I was ____26____ to stay behind, quiet and unmoving, watching life continue without me. One quiet afternoon, a ray of sunlight landed on the camera. Out of ____27____, I picked it up. It felt concrete and solid in my hands, a remarkable contrast to the ____28____ that had followed me for weeks. Since then, I began to ____29____ the slow rise and fall of my injured leg during physical therapy. ____30____, the world that once had felt ____31____ began to draw closer, shaping itself through color and shadow. By spring, I had filled the camera with images of my ____32____. I recorded tiny steps, turning my struggle into quiet stories. I started to ____33____ the light on the water, the cheers from the poolside, and the warmth in my teammates’ eyes. Photography did not give me back the old life, but it helped me ____34____ a new one — founded on patience and gratitude. Healing (康复) is not ____35____ the past; it is learning to see the present more clearly, and to love the person I am becoming. 21. A. speed B. justice C. truth D. knowledge 22. A. purchased B. hidden C. prepared D. abandoned 23. A. occurred B. worked C. changed D. remained 24. A. stomach B. leg C. arm D. back 25. A. defined B. embarrassed C. frightened D. confused 26. A. permitted B. selected C. promised D. forced 27. A. sympathy B. love C. envy D. curiosity 28. A. uncertainty B. misunderstanding C. unfairness D. dishonesty 29. A. check B. photograph C. mention D. remember 30. A. Unexpectedly B. Unavoidably C. Equally D. Normally 31. A. busy B. cold C. competitive D. distant 32. A. experiment B. coach C. recovery D. family 33. A. miss B. copy C. notice D. assess 34. A. share B. construct C. leave D. balance 35. A. complaining about B. returning to C. accounting for D. giving up 【答案】21. A 22. D 23. C 24. B 25. A 26. D 27. D 28. A 29. B 30. A 31. D 32. C 33. C 34. B 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者原本生活重心全在泳池训练，追求速度。后来作者腿部受伤无法训练，生活陷入迷茫，偶然拿起相机后，开始用镜头记录康复过程与身边美好，摄影帮助作者构建了新的生活，也让作者明白康复不是回到过去，而是清晰看待当下、接纳全新的自己。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：日常的训练和对速度的不断追求就是我的整个世界。A. speed速度；B. justice正义；C. truth真相；D. knowledge知识。根据前文“For years, my life centered around the pool.”可知，作者的生活围绕泳池，训练追求的应是速度。故选A项。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我哥哥的旧相机，他上大学时留下的，只不过是一个在他书桌上积满灰尘的被遗忘的物品。A. purchased购买；B. hidden隐藏；C. prepared准备；D. abandoned遗弃，留下。根据后文“was nothing but a forgotten object gathering dust on his desk”可知，相机被哥哥留下、不再使用。故选D项。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，当我的赛季崩溃时，这种情况发生了变化。A. occurred发生；B. worked工作；C. changed改变；D. remained保持。根据前文“my life centered around the pool”以及后文“A single wrong step sent a sharp pain through my ____”可知，前文讲作者一心扑在训练上，后文讲作者受伤，生活状态发生转变。故选C项。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：一个错误的动作让我的腿一阵剧痛，曾经定义我的一切似乎一下子就消失了。A. stomach胃；B. leg腿；C. arm胳膊；D. back背。根据后文“the slow rise and fall of my injured leg”可知，是腿受伤了。故选B项。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：一个错误的动作让我的腿一阵剧痛，曾经定义我的一切似乎一下子就消失了。A. defined定义；B. embarrassed使尴尬；C. frightened使害怕；D. confused使困惑。根据前文“The routine practices and the constant pursuit of ____ were my whole world.”可知，之前围绕泳池的训练和对速度的追求定义了作者的生活，这里指曾经定义作者生活的东西消失了。故选A项。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我的队友们继续训练和比赛时，我被迫留在后面，安静而一动不动，看着生活在我没有参与的情况下继续。A. permitted允许；B. selected选择；C. promised承诺；D. forced强迫。根据前文“A single wrong step sent a sharp pain through my ____”可知，作者受伤，所以被迫留在后面。故选D项。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：一个安静的下午，一缕阳光照在相机上。出于好奇，我把它拿了起来。A. sympathy同情；B. love爱；C. envy嫉妒；D. curiosity好奇。根据后文“I picked it up”可知，作者拿起相机是出于好奇。故选D项。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：它在我手中感觉坚实而具体，与几周来一直跟随我的不确定性形成了鲜明对比。A. uncertainty不确定；B. misunderstanding误解；C. unfairness不公平；D. dishonesty不诚实。根据前文“everything that had once ____ me seemed to disappear at once”可知，作者受伤，生活改变，一切似乎消失可知，作者处于不确定的状态。故选A项。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：从那以后，我开始在物理治疗时拍摄我受伤的腿缓慢的起伏。A. check检查；B. photograph拍摄；C. mention提及；D. remember记得。根据后文“By spring, I had filled the camera with images”可知，作者是用相机拍摄。故选B项。 【30题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：出乎意料的是，曾经感觉遥远的世界开始靠近，通过色彩和阴影塑造自己。A. Unexpectedly出乎意料地；B. Unavoidably不可避免地；C. Equally同样地；D. Normally正常地。根据前文“my injured leg”以及后文“began to draw closer, shaping itself through color and shadow.”可知，作者受伤后感觉生活远离自己，现在世界开始靠近，这是出乎意料的。故选A项。 【31题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：出乎意料的是，曾经感觉遥远的世界开始靠近，通过色彩和阴影塑造自己。A. busy忙碌的；B. cold寒冷的；C. competitive有竞争力的；D. distant遥远的。根据前文“While my teammates kept training and competing, I was ____ to stay behind, quiet and unmoving, watching life continue without me.”可知，受伤后作者远离训练与集体，感觉世界与自己疏远。故选D项。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：到了春天，我的相机里已经装满了我康复的照片。A. experiment实验；B. coach教练；C. recovery康复；D. family家庭。根据前文“physical therapy”“my injured leg” 可知作者在记录康复。故选C项。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我开始注意到水上的光线、泳池边的欢呼声和队友眼中的温暖。A. miss错过；B. copy复制；C. notice注意到；D. assess评估。根据后文“the light on the water, the cheers from the poolside, and the warmth in my teammates’ eyes.”可知，摄影让作者开始关注身边被忽略的美好细节。故选C项。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：摄影并没有让我回到过去的生活，但它帮助我构建了一个新的生活——建立在耐心和感恩之上。A. share分享；B. construct构建；C. leave离开；D. balance平衡。根据后文“a new one — founded on patience and gratitude”可知，摄影帮助作者构建了一个新的生活。故选B项。 【35题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：康复不是回到过去；它是学会更清楚地看到现在，并热爱我正在成为的人。A. complaining about抱怨；B. returning to回到；C. accounting for解释；D. giving up放弃。根据后文“it is learning to see the present more clearly”可知，作者明白康复并非重回赛场，而是接纳当下。故选B项。 第二节(共10小题; 每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 In the digital world, ____36____ communication revolves around text messages, telephone phobia (恐惧症) (also known as telephobia) ____37____ (become ) increasingly common, especially among young adults. Despite the common presence of smartphones, ____38____ significant number of individuals experience anxiety when ____39____(face)with making or receiving a phone call. Telephobia, in essence, is a fear of reluctance related to speaking on the phone. ____40____ other communication methods, phone conversations require spontaneous responses and lack visual feedback such as body language and facial expressions. In such a real-time situation, telephobia sufferers are concerned about their ____41____ (ability) to respond or express themselves appropriately, which can lead to awkward silences. Altogether, these factors provoke pressure and unease, causing individuals to avoid phone communication. For some, this avoidance ____42____ (show) in shying away from phone calls, delaying answering calls, or even ____43____ (panic) at the sound of the ringtone. ____44____ (fortunate), there are strategies for overcoming telephobia. One of the most useful methods ____45____ (tackle) any fear is through gradual exposure. Start by making short phone calls to close friends or family and slowly increase the length of the conversations. 【答案】36. where 37. is becoming##has become 38. a 39. faced 40. Unlike 41. inability 42. is shown 43. panicking 44. Fortunately 45. to tackle 【解析】 【导语】文章介绍了电话恐惧症的表现、成因及克服方法。 【36题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：在以短信为中心的数字世界中，电话恐惧症（也称为电话恐惧症）正变得越来越普遍，尤其是在年轻人中。空处引导非限制定语从句，先行词为the digital world，关系词在从句中作地点状语，所以用关系副词where引导该从句。 【37题详解】 考查时态。句意：同上。空处为句子的谓语动词，根据“increasingly common”可知，这种情况是从过去持续到现在，应用现在完成时，主语为telephone phobia，助动词用has；本句话也可用现在进行时，表示正变越来越普遍。 【38题详解】 考查冠词。句意：尽管智能手机无处不在，仍有相当一部分人在接打电话时会感到焦虑。固定搭配a number of​ 表示“许多”。 【39题详解】 考查状语从句的省略。句意同上。固定搭配 be faced with​ 表示“面临，面对”；when引导时间状语从句，主语和主句主语一致，且含有被动词时，可以省略从句的主语和be动词。所以该空处需要过去分词faced。 【40题详解】 考查介词。句意：与其他沟通方式不同，电话交谈需要即时回应，且缺乏肢体语言和面部表情等视觉反馈。此处表示电话与其他方式的对比，所以用介词unlike“不像”，注意首字母大写。 【41题详解】 考查名词。句意：在这种情况下，电话恐惧症患者担心自己不能恰当回应或表达自我，这可能导致尴尬的沉默。根据后文“which can lead to awkward silences”可知，造成尴尬的沉默说明不能恰当回应或表达自我。所以此处用ability的反义词inability“不能”。 【42题详解】 考查时态语态。句意：对有些人来说，这种回避行为体现为躲避来电、推迟接听，甚至一听到铃声就惊慌失措。空处为句子的谓语动词，句子陈述一般事实，所以用一般现在时态，主语和动词之间为被动关系，所以句子用一般过去时的被动语态。主语为this avoidance，be动词用is。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：同上。根据or even可知，此处与shying，delaying并列，作介词in的宾语，所以用动名词。 【44题详解】 考查副词。句意：幸运的是，有一些克服电话恐惧症的策略。此处需填副词作状语，修饰整个句子，fortunate的副词形式为fortunately“幸运的是”，注意首字母大写。 【45题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：应对任何恐惧最有效的方法之一就是通过逐步暴露。method​后常用不定式作后置定语，表示“……的方法”。 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，你校英文报正在征集以“A Date with Nature”为主题的活动提案。请你从校园植树、环保手工展、自然摄影等活动中任选一个，并撰写提案。内容包括： 1. 你的选择及理由； 2. 活动安排。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Editor, __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Editor, I’m writing to put forward a practical suggestion concerning the activity themed “A Date with Nature”. Among all the possible options, I highly recommend organizing a campus tree-planting activity. The activity can be arranged as follows. To kick off the event, our principal will deliver a short speech, elaborating on the significance of tree planting for environmental protection. As the activity proceeds, students will plant young trees in the school garden, working in close collaboration with their classmates. Finally, everyone will take photos with their trees and attach special tags to them, capturing this meaningful moment. I sincerely hope that it will surely bring more joy and a valuable experience to every student. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生以李华的身份，给校英文报编辑撰写以“A Date with Nature”为主题的活动提案，从校园植树、环保手工展、自然摄影中任选一个，说明选择及理由，并介绍活动安排。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 提出：put forward → bring forward 协作：collaboration → cooperation 珍贵的：valuable → precious 真诚地：sincerely → genuinely 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：I’m writing to put forward a practical suggestion concerning the activity themed “A Date with Nature”. 拓展句：I’m writing to put forward a practical suggestion concerning the activity whose theme is “A Date with Nature”. 【点睛】【高分句型1】To kick off the event, our principal will deliver a short speech, elaborating on the significance of tree planting for environmental protection.（运用了不定式作目的状语和现在分词作状语） 【高分句型2】I sincerely hope that it will surely bring more joy and a valuable experience to every student.（运用了that引导的宾语从句） 第二节 读后续写 (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。 After our family settled in America, we made our home on Pearl Street in New York’s Chinatown. Downstairs from our apartment, my parents managed a small Chinese bakery. My mother chose my name after our street address — Pearl Wong. Like many strict Chinese mothers, mine constantly stressed the need to excel. “Be the best or be forgotten,” she’d say in her choppy English. She inspected my school grades like a detective, ready to scold me if she saw a B instead of an A. One holiday, my brother got a chess set missing several pieces. Mom called it “worthless trash,” but my siblings and I couldn’t stop playing with it — especially me. I flooded everyone with questions: “Why can’t this piece move farther?” “Why does that one attack sideways?” My mother wiped flour from her hands and gave me the rulebook. “You figure it out,” she shrugged. I studied every page, memorized strategies, and practiced until my fingers memorized the board. Before long, I was defeating my brothers effortlessly. Each win sharpened my skills and fueled my obsession to dominate. When I began competing in tournaments, trophies (奖杯) started piling up. Mom transformed into my loudest cheerleader — in her unique style. She demanded perfection at every match and arranged each prize in the bakery’s display window. Though I begged her to stop, she’d wave me off. Soon, her cakes sat beside gleaming awards. “This my Pearl — chess genius!” she’d boast to customers, glowing with pride. But her boast made me feel like a puppet (木偶), as if my victories belonged to her, not me. One weekend, Mom dragged me from shop to shop in Chinatown, not buying anything. “Meet Pearl Wong — chess queen of our neighborhood!” she announced to every store owner. Their forced smiles tightened as we stayed, their annoyance growing with each introduction. 注意： (1) 续写词数应为150个左右； (2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Para. 1 Yet, she went on and on, totally ignoring my burning eyes. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Para. 2 When I finally returned to the bakery, my mother was putting away the trophies. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: Yet, she went on and on, totally ignoring my burning eyes. As she was ready to take me to the next stop, I erupted, “I wish you wouldn’t do that!” She grabbed my hand tightly, her eyes blazing with a mix of shock. In a trembling voice, she asked if being her daughter was something I found embarrassing. Though I knew I should stay silent, I heard myself yelling, “You are using me to show off!” She stopped talking, a blend of anger and hurt appearing on her face. Panicked and outraged, I fled in dead silence, not daring to look back. When I finally returned to the bakery, my mother was putting away the trophies. Her hands moved swiftly yet quietly. I almost thought she was going to “give me color to see”. However, suddenly she spoke, “I’m sorry, Pearl. I didn’t mean to use you. I’m just too proud to be your mama.” Hearing that, I looked up, her wrinkled face telling a long story. Tears blurred my vision as I stepped forward, wrapping her in an American-style hug. For the first time ever, I felt like a real champion not only in my own heart but also in my mum’s heart. 【解析】 【导语】本文以母女情感为线索展开，讲述了身为华裔女孩的作者在纽约唐人街长大，母亲严厉要求她必须优秀。偶然接触国际象棋后，作者苦练成为冠军，但母亲不断炫耀她的奖杯，让她感到被利用。一次当众冲突后，作者愤怒逃离，最终发现母亲收起奖杯向自己道歉，母女相拥和解。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“然而，她继续说下去，完全无视我燃烧的眼睛”和第二段首句中的“当我终于回到面包店时”可知，第一段可描写母亲持续炫耀，作者的情绪积累至爆发，母亲非常震惊，作者迅速逃开。 ②由第二段首句内容“当我终于回到面包店时，妈妈正在收拾奖杯”可知，第二段可描写母亲反思自己的行为，主动向作者道歉，作者理解了母亲，两人拥抱和解。 2. 续写线索：母亲继续炫耀——作者情绪爆发——作者逃开——作者回家——母亲道歉——两人和解 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①紧握：grab/clutch/seize ②大喊：yell/shout/cry ③逃跑：flee/escape/run away ④认为：think/assume/guess 情绪类 ①震惊：shock/horror ②愤怒的：outraged/angry 【点睛】[高分句型1] She grabbed my hand tightly, her eyes blazing with a mix of shock. (独立主格结构作状语) [高分句型2] In a trembling voice, she asked if being her daughter was something I found embarrassing. (if引导宾语从句、that引导限制性定语从句并被省略) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 荆州中学2026届五月模拟考试四 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段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. How much was the total household bills last month? A.$50. B. $80. C. $160. 2. What is the woman doing? A. Seeing a doctor. B. Having an interview. C. Getting information from a salesman. 3. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. By the seaside. B. In an art studio. C. In a swimming center. 4. Why does the man want to speak to Candy? A. To talk about a customer. B. To discuss the cover design. C. To ask her for a message. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. A guest speaker. B. A famous TV program. C. The preparation for a speech room. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6.What is the man doing? A. Driving a car. B. Asking the way. C. Checking a map. 7. How does the woman sound? A. Concerned. B. Annoyed. C. Confused. 听第7段录音，回答第8、9题。 8. How many minutes does it take the man to get to New York? A. 32. B. 36. C. 37. 9. What kind of ticket will the man buy? A. A saver round trip. B. An ordinary round trip. C. A one-way trip. 听第8段录音，回答第10至12题。 10. When does the woman usually get off work? A. At 6:00. B. At 6:30. C. At 6:45. 11. How did the woman come? A. By taxi. B. By bus. C. On foot. 12. Why did the woman get off work late? A. She had a talk with her boss. B. She had to check her personal letters. C. She received a task from her boss. 听第9段录音，回答第13至16题。 13. What are the speakers doing? A. Preparing for a meeting. B. Organizing a presentation. C. Finding ways to protect the environment. 14. What is the man going to do this evening? A. Write a letter. B. Attend a meeting. C. Collect rubbish. 15. What is the woman’s attitude toward the environment? A. Worried. B. Indifferent. C. Disappointed. 16. What does the woman suggest doing? A. Phoning Kate. B. Printing out the poster. C. Asking someone else for help. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. Where did the speaker go from India? A. Mexico. B. South Africa. C. America. 18. How long did the speaker spend in Mexico? A. Six days. B. Ten days. C. Fourteen days. 19. Who will the speaker enjoy the trip to Istanbul with? A. His mother. B. A volunteer. C. His friend. 20. What will the speaker do at the start of June? A. Attend a wedding. B. Go to visit Bucharest. C. Make new travel plans. 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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Four places to hear live music outdoors For those passionate about live music, head outdoors where local restaurants and bars are providing fresh air entertainment. Here are 4 places on Long Island that are popular with everyone: PORTSIDE BAR & GRILL On Monday nights at Portside Bar & Grill join the “Portside Pirates Patio (露台) Party” where multiple artists perform 30-40 minutes each from 7-10 p.m. “Playing outdoors you get more energy from the audience,” singer Maria Rose says. “They are fully engaged in the music.” SPOTLIGHT There may not be music at the Paramount in Huntington but the venue’s art bar Spotlight next door is delivering live music along with burgers and craft cocktails at a dozen outdoor tables daily from 4-8 p.m. “We restructured things when we heard outdoor dining is going to be big,” says manager James Visalli. Singer/Guitarist Brian Ripps was the first to kick off Spotlight’s grand re-opening by mixing cover songs with his originals. KJ FARRELL’S Live music is what KJ Farrell’s in Bellmore is known for and their backyard patio, which holds 40-50 seats, has become a hotspot showcasing artists from Tuesday-Saturday from 7-10 p.m. (reservations are made in advance). Wonderous Stories has just returned to its regular Wednesday night spot where the audience listened to classic rock covers. GARDEN GRILL The patio at Garden Grill has been retooled holding 100 people. Music is offered Wednesday through Saturday from 5:30-9:30 p.m. and Sunday 1-8 p.m. in the fresh air. Singer / songwriter JD Leonard recently performed his own country tune, “Just Drive” and got a standing ovation (热烈鼓掌). “Everybody seemed so happy to be out here. I know I was.” he says. 1. At which time will you most probably watch Maria Rose’s performance? A. Saturday 10 p.m. B. Tuesday 6 p.m. C. Monday 8 p.m. D. Wednesday 9:30 p.m. 2. Where can you enjoy music at about 6 p.m. every day? A. At PORTSIDE BAR & GRILL. B. At GARDEN GRILL. C. At KJ FARRELL’S. D. At SPOTLIGHT. 3. What is special about KJ FARRELL’S? A. It hosts the “Portside Pirates Patio Party”. B. It should be booked in advance. C. It can accommodate an audience of 100. D. It serves craft cocktails. B MacArthur’s devotion to sailing dates back to when she was just four years of age, when she first got the chance to have a try. “I’ll never forget that sailing as a kid of setting foot on a boat for the first time,” MacArthur said. “It kind of struck me that this boat had everything we needed to take us anywhere in the world. And as a child, that opened up everything.” She explained how it felt like the “greatest sense of freedom”. This experience lighted a passion within MacArthur. She knew then that she wanted to sail around the world. She had no idea how to achieve it — growing up in the countryside, it wasn’t the most obvious career path — but she knew that was what she wanted to do at some stage. So she acquired knowledge and saved up for years to pursue a career in sailing. She would have potatoes and beans every day for eight years so that she could save up to buy the right equipment. By reaching certain financial goals and asking technical questions about sailing, MacArthur felt as though she was getting closer to her ambitions. “When you know where you’re going, you can actually get there — even if it seems unlikely. The impossible could be possible and aiming high is not necessarily such a nutty thing to do.” And it seems that MacArthur’s drive to become a sailor went beyond her expectations. At the age of 24, she started to receive media attention after participating in the Vendee Globe, a single-handed non-stop yacht (帆船) race that goes around the world. She came in second place. Some three to four years later, MacArthur chose to sail for 71 days and 14 hours, covering more than 26, 000 miles during the course of her journey. This led to MacArthur scoring a new world record in 2005, as the fastest person to sail around the globe single-handedly. While this record has since been surpassed, MacArthur is still considered as Britain’s most successful offshore racer. 4. What happened to MacArthur when she was four? A. She prepared to sail around the world. B. She got stuck in a boat. C. She had her first taste of sailing. D. She saw a boat for the first time. 5. What do we know about MacArthur from paragraph 2? A. She worked as a technician to earn money. B. She sought financial support for her amibitions. C. She planted potatoes and beans for profit . D. She prepared herself for her goal. 6. What did MacArthur do in 2005? A. She set the world sailing record. B. She attracted media spotlight. C. She secured second place in a yacht race. D. She had her personal best surpassed. 7. What does the story mainly tell us? A. Follow your own course, and let others talk B. Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. C. Practice makes perfect. D. Doing is better than saying. C Imagine wandering through a dark forest for hours, then traveling all the way home — in a straight line. Bull ants do this every night, and scientists have long wondered how. It turns out they use a previously unknown type of Moon compass (指南针) — never seen before in the animal kingdom. To figure it out, Cody Freas, a behavioral ecologist, and his colleagues trapped bull ants the moment they left their nests. They allowed or denied the insects the chance to observe the Moon by grouping the individuals in a clear bottle or a black box. Then they brought them to an unfamiliar setting 200 meters away — an abandoned basketball court— to test which direction they traveled home. After comparing their separate paths, the team concluded the behavior of ants that could see moonlight was consistent with what’s called a time-compensated (时间补偿的 ) lunar compass. Essentially, the insects observe how quickly the Moon moves to estimate the relative position of their home and update that prediction with time. The dynamic speed of the Moon’s movement complicates this strategy. It rises slowly, speeds up when it’s at the highest point in the sky, and then slows down as it sets. Ants could be terribly misled if they don’t account for that, but the researchers discovered the insects have an inborn sense that the Moon’s speed shifts, and they compensate for it. The discovery makes bull ants the first known animals to navigate (导航) using this type of compass. Navigating with the Moon presents several advantages. Unlike stars, which other insects use to navigate, the Moon is not blocked by light pollution, and it can be bright enough to breakthrough clouds. Bull ants also have specialized eyes that allow them to see circular (环形的) patterns of polarized moonlight spreading across the sky, so they can sense the Moon’s position, even when it’s below the horizon. Freas says the study has given him a new appreciation of the Moon as a navigational aid. “The more time you spend under the Moon,” he says, “the more it seems like a much better helper than you originally think.” 8. Which aspect of the study does paragraph 2 mainly talk about? A. The process. B. The purposes. C. The background. D. The findings. 9. What helps bull ants navigate correctly according to the text? A. Their familiarity with the path to home. B. Their tolerance for the Moon’s movement. C. Their independence from time compensation. D. Their adjustment to the Moon’s speed change. 10. What can be inferred from the last but one paragraph? A. Navigating with the Moon is reliable for the bull ants. B. Bull ants’ eyes are characterized by circular patterns. C. Light pollution affects bull ants’ sense of direction. D. Bull ants can see the Moon below the horizon. 11. What does Freas think of bull ants using Moon compass? A. It’s controversial. B. It’s challenging. C. It’s mysterious. D. It’s amazing. D My late mother was an artist of some renown in the Pacific Northwest. Over her many-decades career, her paintings evolved from highly representational watercolors into mixed-media abstracts. Growing up, I could draw a little myself and enjoyed doing so, but I never had her talent. Once, I asked her how I could improve. I supposed I expected her to say something like “Practice 10,000 hours.” Instead, she told me to look at what I wanted to draw. I stared at a tree, noticing details I’d ignored before: the rough bark, shifting shadows, and delicate leaves. Drawing each detail carefully, I created my best work yet. More importantly, I discovered the joy of truly observing the world. This act of deep attention is called savoring — a skill that enriches both art and life. Psychologists define it as “fully appreciating positive moments,” like enjoying a sunset or reliving happy memories. Studies show savoring activates the brain’s reward system, reduces sadness, and boosts happiness. In experiments, people who focused on daily positive experiences became happier, especially those with fewer good moments. Savoring also creates vivid, lasting memories of joy. Yet humans naturally focus on negatives — a survival instinct from ancestors who needed to avoid dangers. Today, this “negativity bias (偏见)” often backfires, making us trapped in problems and overlook good moments. Scientists warn that constant negativity twists thinking and lowers life satisfaction. The solution? Practice savoring. Start with positive moments: pause to enjoy a meal or a friend’s laugh. But challenges can also be savored. Try a “failure journal”: write down a setback (e.g., an argument), leave space, then return weeks later to note lessons learned (“I improved communication”). Months later, add positive outcomes (“We grew closer”). This involves savoring — and shows how you can use the practice to transform even unwelcome experiences into positive opportunities for growth and perspective. This reframing helps find meaning in difficulties, much like finding beauty in an imperfect drawing. My mother’s advice wasn’t just about art — it was about living. By observing deeply, we uncover hidden layers in both the ordinary and the difficult. Savoring turns fleeting moments into lasting joy and challenges into growth. That’s the true art of life. 12. What does the author focus on by the personal story? A. Observing the world is essential for a painting. B. Every detail deserves attention when drawing. C. Deep attention is a source of living a happy life. D. Savoring is a skill of truly observing the world. 13. What does the author imply about “negativity bias” in modern life? A. It is necessary for survival today. B. It reduces our ability to enjoy life. C. It helps us avoid dangers effectively. D. It improves people’s life satisfaction. 14. According to the text, what is a “failure journal” used for? A. Reflecting on setbacks to find positive results. B. Tracking mistakes to avoid errors in the future. C. Recording positive moments and the emotions. D. Keeping track of the interpersonal relationships. 15. Why does the author compare “savoring” to “finding beauty in an imperfect drawing”? A. To explain that art involves accepting flaws. B. To criticize people who focus on negativity. C. To show challenges can be changed into growth. D. To argue that art is more important than science. 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。 Do you ever feel stuck when facing a difficult task, thinking, “I’m just not good at this”? This is a sign of a fixed mindset. ____16____ A growth mindset means believing your abilities can improve with effort and learning. Developing this mindset can make you more resilient and successful. Here are some practical ways to build it. First, pay attention to your self-talk. The words you say to yourself matter. When you make a mistake, instead of thinking “I failed,” try thinking, “This is a chance to learn.” ____17____ For example, if you get a low score on a math test, a fixed mindset would say, “I’m bad at math.” A growth mindset would say, “I need to find a better way to study this topic.” ____18____ Challenges are not threats; they are opportunities to grow. When you try something hard, your brain forms new connections. Don’t avoid difficult tasks. Embrace them. Start with small challenges and gradually take on bigger ones. Each time you push through, you prove to yourself that effort leads to improvement. Another key is to value the process over the result. ____19____ Praise yourself for the hard work you put in, not just for a perfect outcome. Did you practice piano for an hour every day? That’s worth celebrating, even if the recital wasn’t flawless. This shift in focus makes you more willing to keep trying. Finally, learn from others. ____20____ Talk to people who have overcome obstacles. Read stories about famous scientists or artists who failed many times before succeeding. Their journeys remind us that struggle is a normal part of the path to mastery. Remember, developing a growth mindset is a journey itself. It won’t happen overnight. But by practicing these steps, you can train your brain to see possibilities instead of limitations. A. This simple change in language can shift your perspective. B. However, you can choose to develop a different way of thinking. C. Therefore, you should always ask for help immediately. D. Second, see challenges as opportunities. E. For instance, watching others succeed can make you feel jealous. F. It’s important to focus on your effort and strategies, not just the final grade or score. G. Surround yourself with people who have a growth mindset. 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。 For years, my life centered around the pool. The routine practices and the constant pursuit of ____21____ were my whole world. My brother’s old camera, ____22____ when he left for college, was nothing but a forgotten object gathering dust on his desk. However, that situation ____23____ on the day when my season fell apart. A single wrong step sent a sharp pain through my ____24____, and everything that had once ____25____ me seemed to disappear at once. While my teammates kept training and competing, I was ____26____ to stay behind, quiet and unmoving, watching life continue without me. One quiet afternoon, a ray of sunlight landed on the camera. Out of ____27____, I picked it up. It felt concrete and solid in my hands, a remarkable contrast to the ____28____ that had followed me for weeks. Since then, I began to ____29____ the slow rise and fall of my injured leg during physical therapy. ____30____, the world that once had felt ____31____ began to draw closer, shaping itself through color and shadow. By spring, I had filled the camera with images of my ____32____. I recorded tiny steps, turning my struggle into quiet stories. I started to ____33____ the light on the water, the cheers from the poolside, and the warmth in my teammates’ eyes. Photography did not give me back the old life, but it helped me ____34____ a new one — founded on patience and gratitude. Healing (康复) is not ____35____ the past; it is learning to see the present more clearly, and to love the person I am becoming. 21. A. speed B. justice C. truth D. knowledge 22. A. purchased B. hidden C. prepared D. abandoned 23. A. occurred B. worked C. changed D. remained 24. A. stomach B. leg C. arm D. back 25. A. defined B. embarrassed C. frightened D. confused 26. A. permitted B. selected C. promised D. forced 27. A. sympathy B. love C. envy D. curiosity 28. A. uncertainty B. misunderstanding C. unfairness D. dishonesty 29. A. check B. photograph C. mention D. remember 30. A. Unexpectedly B. Unavoidably C. Equally D. Normally 31. A. busy B. cold C. competitive D. distant 32. A. experiment B. coach C. recovery D. family 33. A. miss B. copy C. notice D. assess 34. A. share B. construct C. leave D. balance 35. A. complaining about B. returning to C. accounting for D. giving up 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。 In the digital world, ____36____ communication revolves around text messages, telephone phobia (恐惧症) (also known as telephobia) ____37____ (become ) increasingly common, especially among young adults. Despite the common presence of smartphones, ____38____ significant number of individuals experience anxiety when ____39____(face)with making or receiving a phone call. Telephobia, in essence, is a fear of reluctance related to speaking on the phone. ____40____ other communication methods, phone conversations require spontaneous responses and lack visual feedback such as body language and facial expressions. In such a real-time situation, telephobia sufferers are concerned about their ____41____ (ability) to respond or express themselves appropriately, which can lead to awkward silences. Altogether, these factors provoke pressure and unease, causing individuals to avoid phone communication. For some, this avoidance ____42____ (show) in shying away from phone calls, delaying answering calls, or even ____43____ (panic) at the sound of the ringtone. ____44____ (fortunate), there are strategies for overcoming telephobia. One of the most useful methods ____45____ (tackle) any fear is through gradual exposure. Start by making short phone calls to close friends or family and slowly increase the length of the conversations. 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，你校英文报正在征集以“A Date with Nature”为主题的活动提案。请你从校园植树、环保手工展、自然摄影等活动中任选一个，并撰写提案。内容包括： 1. 你的选择及理由； 2. 活动安排。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Editor, __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节 读后续写 (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。 After our family settled in America, we made our home on Pearl Street in New York’s Chinatown. Downstairs from our apartment, my parents managed a small Chinese bakery. My mother chose my name after our street address — Pearl Wong. Like many strict Chinese mothers, mine constantly stressed the need to excel. “Be the best or be forgotten,” she’d say in her choppy English. She inspected my school grades like a detective, ready to scold me if she saw a B instead of an A. One holiday, my brother got a chess set missing several pieces. Mom called it “worthless trash,” but my siblings and I couldn’t stop playing with it — especially me. I flooded everyone with questions: “Why can’t this piece move farther?” “Why does that one attack sideways?” My mother wiped flour from her hands and gave me the rulebook. “You figure it out,” she shrugged. I studied every page, memorized strategies, and practiced until my fingers memorized the board. Before long, I was defeating my brothers effortlessly. Each win sharpened my skills and fueled my obsession to dominate. When I began competing in tournaments, trophies (奖杯) started piling up. Mom transformed into my loudest cheerleader — in her unique style. She demanded perfection at every match and arranged each prize in the bakery’s display window. Though I begged her to stop, she’d wave me off. Soon, her cakes sat beside gleaming awards. “This my Pearl — chess genius!” she’d boast to customers, glowing with pride. But her boast made me feel like a puppet (木偶), as if my victories belonged to her, not me. One weekend, Mom dragged me from shop to shop in Chinatown, not buying anything. “Meet Pearl Wong — chess queen of our neighborhood!” she announced to every store owner. Their forced smiles tightened as we stayed, their annoyance growing with each introduction. 注意： (1) 续写词数应为150个左右； (2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Para. 1 Yet, she went on and on, totally ignoring my burning eyes. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Para. 2 When I finally returned to the bakery, my mother was putting away the trophies. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $