湖南长沙市弘益高级中学2025-2026学年度第二学期期中考试高一年级英语试题

长沙市弘益高级中学2025—2026学年度第二学期期中考试试卷 高一年级英语 分值：150分 时量：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。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是C。 1. What does the woman want to do tomorrow? A. Go shopping. B. Visit her aunt. C. Attend a birthday party. 2. What did the woman do this morning? A. She went on a trip. B. She did the packing. C. She checked the windows. 3. What is mentioned in the email about the fitness center? A. It will be in use next month. B. It will lengthen business hours. C. It will be open to the employees. 4. How does the man feel about the news? A. Sad. B. Confused. C. Surprised. 5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Delivery man and customer. B. Baker and customer. C. Co-workers. 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。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What does the man like doing in the park? A. Hiking. B. Bird-watching. C. Picnicking. 7. What does the man ask the woman to do in the end? A. Book a tour guide. B. Show him around. C. Have something to eat together. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What sport does the man learn to do? A. Tennis. B. Football. C. Basketball. 9. What did the man do first in the lesson? A. He played a game. B. He jumped. C. He ran. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. How many parts are there in the smartwatch? A. Five. B. Six. C. Eleven. 11. Where is the Home button of the smartwatch? A. At the back. B. On the right side. C. At the bottom left. 12. Which function does the man care about most? A. The microphone. B. Heart rate monitor. C. The touch screen. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. How Martina chose her course. B. What Martina’s teacher looks like. C. Whether Martina enjoys her campus life. 14. What do we know about the art teach? A. He is from France. B. He has a bad accent. C. He advises Martina on choices. 15. What subject does Martina like best? A. Art. B. Science. C. History. 16. Why did Martina decide to major in English? A. It was more useful for her future. B. It is easier to learn than other subjects. C. She liked the English teacher. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Which building has a gym? A. Blake Residence. B. Brown Hall. C. Queen’s Building. 18. Why is Blake Residence peaceful? A. Only girls live there. B. No visitors can come in. C. Everyone has a private room. 19. What is the advantage of Queen’s Building? A. It has shower rooms. B. It has a computer room. C. It has its own private garden. 20. Why is the Parkway Flats expensive? A. Parking is charged. B. There are the largest rooms. C. The fees include the cost of meals. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Are you fascinated by UNESCO World Heritage Sites? If so, let me take you on a journey to some iconic landmarks. Each stands as a timeless symbol of its culture’s values and ambitions. Explore these iconic landmarks and their stories. Click here for UNESCO’s official World Heritage List. Taj Mahal, India The Taj Mahal, a white marble mausoleum (陵墓), is celebrated as the finest example of Indo-Islamic architecture. Built in 1632 by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, it honors his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Its grand design features arches, domes (圆顶), and intricate stone inlay work (镶嵌画). Angkor Wat, Cambodia Angkor Wat, part of the ancient Khmer Empire’s capital, is the world’s largest religious structure. Originally a Hindu temple for Vishnu, this 9th-century temple complex showcases detailed carvings and remains a symbol of Southeast Asia’s rich history. Acropolis of Athens, Greece The Acropolis of Athens is an enduring symbol of Classical Greece. The crown jewel of this hilltop castle is the Parthenon, a former temple dedicated to the worship of Athena in ancient Greek religion. Built by Ictinus and Callicrates, beginning in 447 BCE, this Doric icon is regarded as the most important surviving ancient Greek monument. The Great Wall, China Stretching over 21,000 kilometres, the Great Wall is one of humanity’s most ambitious architectural feats. Initially built during the 7th century BCE and expanded by later dynasties, it served as a military defence system against invasions. The best-preserved sections near Beijing, constructed with bricks and stone, display watchtowers and strategic passes. Despite erosion and tourism pressures, it remains a proud symbol of Chinese civilization. 1. Why was the Taj Mahal built? A. To serve as a Hindu temple. B. To honor an emperor's wife. C. To protect against invasions. D. To display modern architecture. 2. Which two sites were originally religious structures? A. Taj Mahal and Acropolis of Athens. B. Angkor Wat and Acropolis of Athens. C. The Great Wall and Angkor Wat. D. Taj Mahal and The Great Wall. 3. Where is the text probably taken from? A. A travel website. B. A history textbook. C. A travel brochure. D. An academic report. B Recently, video clips of Zhang Jianns, a sanitation (环卫) worker, directing foreigners have gone viral online. Her fluent English and confident feature showcased in the videos have deeply impressed the viewers, sparking curiosity about how an ordinary-looking sanitation worker had such impressive English skills. Behind the hit lies a decade-long journey of persistence. In 2012, Zhang Jianna took on the role of a sanitation worker in the embassy (大使馆) area of Sanlitun in Beijing’s Chaoyang district. A special encounter while working has motivated Zhang to learn English by herself, which she continues with determination to this day. “My goal is quite simple. I just want to help whenever Someone is in need, whether asking for directions, visa procedures, or telling them about the embassy area I am responsible for,” said Zhang. Thus, at the age of 40, Zhang began a personal challenge. Without a teacher, she began learning English from her children’s textbooks, starting with basic words and phrases commonly used for giving directions. With no fixed study hours, she used every spare moment. While others rested, she memorized vocabulary and practiced speaking. Upon arriving home after work, she would write down new knowledge points and review them until she thoroughly understood them. Over the years, she has filled over a dozen notebooks. Her memory posed her biggest challenge. “Learning English at an older age, I would easily forget the words I learned before. Persistence is the key to learning English. Learn step by step, learn every day,” Zhang said. When asked about the greatest reward of learning English, Zhang said, “Growing up in a rural area without a college education, I sometimes feared being looked down upon. But every time I help a stranger in English, I feel incredibly accomplished.” “Tiring, but satisfying,” Zhang Jianna reflects on her work and language learning. “To serve others makes me happy, and it’s where I prove my self-worth,” said Zhang. “After retirement, I also want to introduce my hometown in English and improve local tourism,” she said, acknowledging that her inspiring journey has led to this new goal. 4. What aroused curiosity about Zhang Jianna? A. Her confident expression. B. Her role as a sanitation worker. C. Her great fluency in English. D. Her friendly attitude to foreigners. 5. How did Zhang Jianna learn English? A. With the help of a teacher. B. Through watching videos online. C. From her children’s textbooks. D. By attending language classes. 6. What does Zhang Jianna think of the greatest reward of learning English? A. Better job opportunities. B. Respect from family members. C. Social recognition. D. Self-confidence. 7. What is Zhang Jianna’s future goal related to English learning? A. To promote local tourism in her hometown. B. To become a language teacher. C. To work in an embassy abroad. D. To write a book in English. C As the Spring Festival approaches, discussions on “festive atmosphere fading away (逐渐消失)” have once again risen to the surface; yet a closer look reveals that young people are not throwing away traditions, but celebrating the festival in new and innovative ways. On the lifestyle platform Xiaohongshu, users share couplets (对联) they have written. Instead of poetic wishes, the paired phrases could be numbers, emojis and plain slogans—with “Having money and knowledge; Losing weight and troubles” an often-seen refrain. These funny couplets have encouraged many people to continue the Spring Festival tradition of hanging couplets and sticking gate-god pictures. Calligraphy, woodcut pictures and traditional paintings also gain in popularity among people born from 1995 to 2010. Another rebounding (复苏的) tradition is wearing hanfu, a traditional garment of the Han people, often worn during festivals. For people born after 1990s, one of the childhood Spring Festival customs was buying new clothes. Some still embrace this tradition as a way to ring in the newyear. Dang Hui from Luoyang, took her family for a hanfu family photoshoot. Instead of sitting indoors, they went to ancient-style parks and temple fairs. Some young people also get to know better and become interested in Spring Festival “traditions”, such as visiting temple fairs, flower markets and watching lion dancing. Meng Fanis spending the holidays with her family in Guangzhou and they plan to watch lion dancing, which combines martial arts, folk music and dance. The movements, mimicking lions climbing mountains, jumping across rivers and playing with each other, carry auspicious meanings such as overcoming difficulties and making achievements. Through these new ways to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year, older generations pass on traditions while young people gain a deeper understanding of the meaning of the Spring Festival. 8. What can we learn about the young people from paragraph 2? A. They are good at writing poetic slogans. B. They dislike traditional Chinese art forms. C. They are tired of the Spring Festival traditions. D. They express their wishes through funny couplets. 9. Why does the author mention Dang Hui? A. To recall childhood memories. B. To introduce hanfu photoshoot. C. To give the details of an old custom. D. To show the comeback of a tradition. 10. What does the underlined word “auspicious” mean in paragraph 4? A. Positive. B. Different. C. Confusing. D. Original. 11. What is the text mainly about? A. The decline of festive atmosphere. B. The meaning carried by Spring Festival. C. The importance of passing on traditions. D. The renewal of Spring Festival traditions. D For centuries, the Yangtze River has been home to many fish species. But too much fishing had pushed some native fish to the edge of disappearing. To save the river, China started a ten-year fishing ban (禁令) on the Yangtze in 2021. Now, new data shows the ban is working effectively. Law enforcement along the river has been strengthened. In 2025, criminal cases related to illegal fishing dropped by nearly 40 percent from the year before. Other illegal fishing cases fell by 65 percent from 2021 levels, showing that tougher measures are working. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, the river's ecosystem health improved between 2021 and 2025, compared with the period before the ban. This positive change means the long-term decline of fish resources has been successfully stopped. The latest monitoring shows that from 2021 to 2025, a total of 351 native fish species were found in the Yangtze area. That is an increase of 43 species from the years just before the ban. In 2025 alone, the number of fish in the main stream was about twice as high as before the ban, which is a remarkable achievement. The recovery is also good for local people. To support the ban, more than 230,000 fishermen have stopped fishing. The government has helped 141,000 of them find new jobs and provided pension(养老金) insurance for about 220,000. Those facing financial problems have also received temporary help to get through the transition. Looking ahead, the government has a new action plan with 60 measures to further protect the river. These include restoring wetlands, protecting endangered species like the Yangtze finless porpoise and the Chinese sturgeon, and improving breeding technologies. Recently, about 550,000 young Chinese sturgeons were released into the Yangtze to help rebuild their population. The fishing ban has given the Yangtze a much-needed break. With continued protection and public support, the river's future looks brighter than it has in decades. 12. What happened to the Yangtze River after the fishing ban was introduced? A. The number of native fish species continued to drop. B. The ecosystem health showed clear signs of recovery. C. The government reduced law enforcement along the river. D. Most fishermen refused to cooperate with the government. 13. How does the author show the effectiveness of the fishing ban in Paragraphs 2 and 3? A. By listing figures. B. By giving examples. C. By giving definitions. D. By explaining causes. 14. What can be learned about the government's new action plan for the Yangtze River? A. It has successfully released all endangered species back into the wild. B. It cares more about helping former fishermen than protecting fish species. C. It focuses mainly on improving breeding technologies for endangered fish. D. It combines habitat restoration with species protection and breeding efforts. 15. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. China Started a Ban on the Yangtze River B. How Overfishing Damaged the Yangtze River C. Fishing Ban Brings Life Back to the Yangtze River D. How Economy Benefits from the Yangtze River 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。 The climate emergency demands action from all of us. We need to get to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and everyone has a role to play. ___16___. Transform your transport Transport accounts for around a quarter of all greenhouse gas emissions globally. Many governments are implementing policies to decarbonize travel. You can get a head start: leave your car at home and walk or cycle whenever possible. ___17___. If you must drive, offer to carpool with others so that fewer cars are on the road. Reduce your power use If you can, switch to a zero-carbon or renewable energy provider. Install solar panels on your roof. ___18___. Switch off appliances and lights when you are not using them. Better yet, buy the most efficient products in the first place. Don’t waste food ___19___. People globally waste 1 billion tonnes of food each year, which accounts for around 8–10 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions. Avoid waste by only buying what you need. Take advantage of every edible part of the foods you purchase. Be creative with leftovers, share extras with your friends and neighbors, and contribute to a local food-sharing scheme. ___20___. Every year, approximately 12 million hectares of forest are destroyed. This deforestation, combined with agriculture and other land use changes, is responsible for roughly 25 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. We can all play a part in changing this trend by planting trees, either individually or as part of a collective. A. Plant trees B. Eat plant-based meals C. Buy fewer new clothes and wear them longer D. If the distances are too far, choose public transport E. Turn your heating down a degree or two if possible F. One-third of all food produced is either lost or wasted G. Here are four ways you can help fight the climate crisis 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。 I used to be a shy girl who was afraid to speak in public. Every time I stood before others, my hands shook and my voice trembled. I even ____21____ to join any group activities for fear of being laughed at. Deep in my heart, I wished to be brave, ____22____ fear always stopped me. One day, my English teacher noticed my ____23____. She asked me to join the school speech contest. “You have a clear voice and smart ideas,” she said gently. “Don’t let fear ____24____ you back.” At first, I refused, but her warm words made me ____25____ to give it a try. I practiced every evening. I wrote and revised my script again and again. I turned to my teacher and classmates for ____26____. There were moments when I wanted to ____27____, especially when I messed up my lines. But I kept telling myself that I ____28____ make it. On the contest day, my heart beat fast. When I stepped onto the stage, I ____29____my teacher. She gave me an encouraging smile, which ____30____ me with courage. I took a deep breath and began to ____31____. To my surprise, I spoke clearly and ____32____ without any pause. When the results came out, I ____33____ third prize. Yet the prize itself was not important. What really mattered was that I had overcome my ____34____ and stepped out of my comfort zone. This experience taught me a valuable lesson: ____35____ is not the absence of fear, but the courage to face it. Since then, I have grown much more confident. 21. A. agreed B. refused C. hoped D. planned 22. A. so B. and C. but D. or 23. A. kindness B. happiness C. weakness D. shyness 24. A. take B. hold C. put D. give 25. A. decide B. forget C. regret D. pretend 26. A. money B. help C. food D. time 27. A. turn up B. get up C. give up D. stand up 28. A. must B. should C. might D. could 29. A. looked for B. looked at C. looked after D. looked through 30. A. covered B. shared C. filled D. compared 31. A. speak B. listen C. read D. think 32. A. slowly B. quietly C. carefully D. smoothly 33. A. bought B. won C. missed D. expected 34. A. fear B. anger C. joy D. sadness 35. A. success B. progress C. bravery D. pride 非选择题部分 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 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。 The Shunan Bamboo Sea in Yibin, Sichuan, a natural forest, ____36____ (be) a popular tourist attraction since scenes from a famous martial arts movie were shot there. This 120-square-kilometer forest is the largest old bamboo park in China, and ____37____ (it) average temperature seldom drops below 0℃ in winter, even when many parts of the country are covered ____38____ snow and ice. ____39____ (know) as one of China’s most beautiful forests, the Bamboo Sea covers more than 500 hills. The ocean of green is dotted with lakes, waterfalls and lively spring scenery. ____40____ area has an average temperature of about 16℃ every year. Though it is tiring for visitors ____41____ (hike) in the Bamboo Sea, sometimes, they can feel more light-hearted because of the calmness and ____42____ (beautiful). Bamboo began to grow there about 3,000 years ago. In ancient times, bamboo was ____43____ (extreme) important to the locals. And it is still used to build houses, make tools, and make musical instruments. A must for visitors to the Bamboo Sea is the museum ____44____ they can gain a deeper understanding of this ____45____ (amaze) site. The nature of bamboo explains Chinese people’s long admiration for the plant, which inspires their lives and arts. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假如你是李华。4月23日是“世界读书日”，为此，你校上周开展了一系列与读书相关的活动。请给你的笔友Tom写一封邮件，内容包括： 1. 活动目的； 2. 活动内容； 3. 分享个人收获。 注意：1. 写作词数100左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Tom, With the World Reading Day coming, I am writing to share some related information with you. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, 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续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Jim sat on the sofa. Mother’s Day was coming up, and he didn’t have a present. “How can I buy a present without any money?” he thought. Jim picked up the newspaper that was lying on the sofa. He noticed a large advertisement on the front page. The local department store was sponsoring (赞助) a contest. “Tell us why your mom is special and win a shopping spree (疯狂购物) for her,” said the ad. “This is perfect!” thought Jim. He ran to his room with the newspaper. Taking a pencil and a piece of paper from his desk, he started to write. “My mom is the best mother in the world. She always makes a delicious lunch for me to take to school, and she never forgets my dessert. She reads as many books to me before bed as I want. She always remembers to check under the bed for monsters. And she gives the best hug, but never in front of my friends, who would laugh at me for hugging my mom.” Jim liked what he had written. He copied it neatly and got an envelope and a stamp from his dad. He ran to the mailbox with his entry (参赛作品), “Mom will love having a shopping spree,” he thought. Jim checked the mailbox every day for his prize. Days passed by, and then weeks. Soon it was the day before Mother’s day. Jim still hadn’t heard anything about the contest. “What am I going to do now?” he wondered. He didn’t win a shopping spree for mum, and he still didn’t have any money. He had to think of something. Jim closed his eyes and scratched his hair and thought so hard that his head began to hurt. Suddenly a perfect idea occurred to him. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The next morning, Jim handed his letter to his mom. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 长沙市弘益高级中学2025—2026学年度第二学期期中考试试卷 高一年级英语 分值：150分 时量：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。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是C。 1. What does the woman want to do tomorrow? A. Go shopping. B. Visit her aunt. C. Attend a birthday party. 2. What did the woman do this morning? A. She went on a trip. B. She did the packing. C. She checked the windows. 3. What is mentioned in the email about the fitness center? A. It will be in use next month. B. It will lengthen business hours. C. It will be open to the employees. 4. How does the man feel about the news? A. Sad. B. Confused. C. Surprised. 5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Delivery man and customer. B. Baker and customer. C. Co-workers. 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。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What does the man like doing in the park? A. Hiking. B. Bird-watching. C. Picnicking. 7. What does the man ask the woman to do in the end? A. Book a tour guide. B. Show him around. C. Have something to eat together. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What sport does the man learn to do? A. Tennis. B. Football. C. Basketball. 9. What did the man do first in the lesson? A. He played a game. B. He jumped. C. He ran. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. How many parts are there in the smartwatch? A. Five. B. Six. C. Eleven. 11. Where is the Home button of the smartwatch? A. At the back. B. On the right side. C. At the bottom left. 12. Which function does the man care about most? A. The microphone. B. Heart rate monitor. C. The touch screen. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. How Martina chose her course. B. What Martina’s teacher looks like. C. Whether Martina enjoys her campus life. 14. What do we know about the art teach? A. He is from France. B. He has a bad accent. C. He advises Martina on choices. 15. What subject does Martina like best? A. Art. B. Science. C. History. 16. Why did Martina decide to major in English? A. It was more useful for her future. B. It is easier to learn than other subjects. C. She liked the English teacher. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Which building has a gym? A. Blake Residence. B. Brown Hall. C. Queen’s Building. 18. Why is Blake Residence peaceful? A. Only girls live there. B. No visitors can come in. C. Everyone has a private room. 19. What is the advantage of Queen’s Building? A. It has shower rooms. B. It has a computer room. C. It has its own private garden. 20. Why is the Parkway Flats expensive? A. Parking is charged. B. There are the largest rooms. C. The fees include the cost of meals. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A 【1~3题答案】 【答案】1. B 2. B 3. A B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. C 5. C 6. D 7. A C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. D 9. D 10. A 11. D D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. B 13. A 14. D 15. C 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。 【16~20题答案】 【答案】16. G 17. D 18. E 19. F 20. A 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。 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. B 22. C 23. D 24. B 25. A 26. B 27. C 28. D 29. B 30. C 31. A 32. D 33. B 34. A 35. C 非选择题部分 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 【36~45题答案】 【答案】36. has been 37. its 38. with##by 39. Known 40. The 41. to hike 42. beauty 43. extremely 44. where 45. amazing 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 【46题答案】 【答案】One possible version: Dear Tom, With the World Reading Day coming, I am writing to share some related information with you. In a gesture to trigger students’ passion for reading and enrich our school life, our school held a series of wonderful reading-related activities last week. To begin with, we had a book fair on the playground where different classes set up their booths, displaying a wide range of books. We could wander around, flip through the pages, and even exchange books with each other. What’s more, several well-known local authors were invited to give lectures, who talked about their writing experiences and the significance of reading in their lives. Personally, I’ve reaped great benefits from these activities. Not only have I discovered some new books that I’m really eager to dive into but also I have realized that reading is a journey of self-improvement. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 【47题答案】 【答案】 Suddenly a perfect idea occurred to him. “Why not write a letter to mum and show how much I love her?” He searched in his drawers and fortunately found a piece of beautiful paper. Sitting down straight on his chair, he began to write the letter in his best handwriting as a Mother’s Day present. “Dear Mom, I’m writing this to tell you that you are the best mother in the world...” With a sincere heart, Jim finished the letter and sealed it in an envelope, his lips curving into a smile. The next morning, Jim handed his letter to his mom. Finishing reading the letter, his mom gathered him into her arms, her eyes wet due to happiness. “Thank you, my dear!” She cried out with great satisfaction, hugging Jim more tightly. Leaning against his mom’s shoulder, Jim slowly explained why he chose to write a letter as a gift. After hearing the reason, his mom gently ran her fingers through his hair, saying, “To me, your letter is better than a thousand shopping sprees.” Indeed, love should be made known to loved ones. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $