江苏省盐城市鹿鸣路初级中学2026年中考适应性测试英语试题

2025-2026初三英语二模参考答案 一、完形填空（共15小题，每小题1分，计15分) 1-5 ABBAC 6-10 ABCAD 11-15 ADBCB 二、阅读理解（共30小题，每小题2分，计60分) 第一节阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。 16-18CAB 19-22 ADCD 23-26 DBCA 27-30 ABCA 补全对话 第二节（一）根据以下对话，从所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，每个选项限用一次。 31-35 EADBC 阅读下面短文，从所给选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使短文通顺，结构完整，其中有一项是 多余选项。 36-40 FABDE 第三节阅读并回答问题 回答下面5个问题，每题答案不超过6个词。 41.Sally. 42.By showing them useful tips. 43.Because they don't use their minds. 44.False information 45.Useful but risky./Helpful but terrible./A double-edged sword.(答对一方面即可) 三、词汇运用 第一节阅读下列短文，从方框中选择适当的词或短语并用其正确形式填空，使短文通顺，意思完 整，每词或短语限用一次。（共10小题，每小题1.5分，计15分） 46.local 47.thoughts 48.joined 49.other 50.giving up 51.patiently 52.success 53.cared about 54.hard 55.act 第二节根据短文内容及首字母提示，填写所缺单词，使其意思完整。（共10小题，每小题1分，计 10分) 56.first 57.sounds 58.large 59.high 60.like 61.stories 62.said 63.works 64.As 65.well 四、书面表达（共1题，计20分) 作文题目：以“A Brave Try”为题，为校英文报投稿，分享一次勇敢的尝试。三个写作问题： What was the brave try you made? How did it happen?Please share the experience What have you learned from it? 开头已给出：Life is full of chances to be brave.The one I ever made was 第一部分：写作指导与评分标准 L.审题与选材(Understanding the Task) 主题核心：围绕一次亲身经历的勇敢尝试，紧扣三个提示问题，讲清尝试内容、事件经过、个人收获 感悟，突出“勇敢(Brave)”的成长意义。 核心任务：完整覆盖三大设问：①写明勇敢尝试是什么；②细致叙述事情发生的全过程；③提炼从中 得到的人生启示；选材优先校园日常（登台演讲、参赛、突破短板、独立实践等）。 写作策略：精选单一件事例，补充心理、动作细节，不用罗列多件事，侧重心理从胆怯→自我鼓劲→ 顺利完成的转变，贴合brave'”主旨。 2.文章结构(Structure Your Writing) 开头：题干固定首句已给出，续写半句话点明尝试事件，回应第一个问题。 正文：单个主体段落，叙述事件经过（按照起承转合的顺序：起因→挑战→转折→行动和结果），完 整对应第二个问题。 结尾：1~2句话升华感悟，对应第三个问题，可搭配英文谚语拔高立意。 3.评分标准（学生自检1教师参考） 评分维度 份值描述 完整覆盖三大写作设问（尝试内容、事件过程、个人感悟)(4分)：2.事例细 内容 8分 节具体，紧扣“brave尝试”主题(4分) 1. 词汇选用精准，熟练使用courage、overcome、challenge等高级词(3分)： 语言 6分 时态以一般过去时为主，穿插定语/宾语/状语从句，语法拼写无误(3分) 结构 结构完整：开头引入+正文叙事+结尾感悟(2分)： 3分 2. 段落划分清晰合理(1分) 书写 2分 卷面工整规范，标点使用准确 逻辑与 连贯 1分 灵活使用at first,however,finally,as a result等连接词，行文逻辑顺畅 (中考书面表达评分标准) 书面表达评分细则： 第五档(17一20分)很好地完成了规定的写作任务。包含所有内容要点，结构完整，语句 流畅，意思清楚、连贯。使用较为丰富的语法结构和词汇，语法和词汇 错误极少，格式正确，书写规范。 第四档(13一16分)较好地完成了规定的写作任务。基本上包含所有内容要点，结构较为 完整，语句完整，意思清楚。语法结构和词汇错误较少，格式基本正确， 书写较为规范。 第三档(9一12分)基本上完成了规定的写作任务。包含主要内容要点，结构欠完整，少数 语句不通顺，意思基本清楚。语法结构和词汇错误较多，格式基本正确， 书写基本规范。 第二档(5一8分) 未能按要求完成规定的写作任务。只包含少数内容要点，结构不完整， 多数语句欠完整，意思不够清楚。语法结构和词汇错误较多，影响理解， 格式不够正确，书写欠规范。 第一档(1一4分)未能按要求完成规定的写作任务。只写出一些孤立的单词和短语，基本 上没有通顺的句子，表达不清，结构混乱，书写不规范。 0分 未表达任何与本题内容有关的信息，或只字未写。 第二部分：结构模板与实用表达 1.开头(The Beginning) 已给出：Life is full of chances to be brave.The one I ever made was 续写承接句二选一：例1（点明事件)：giving a formal English speech in front of the whole grade last month. 例2（概括心情）：taking part in the school English competition even though I feared public speaking deeply. 2.正文(The Body)叙述事件经过（起因→挑战→转折→行动和结果) ①起因（交代事情发生的背景由来） Our teacher asked me to join the speech or singing competition.It was an unexpected task for me who was always shy./At first,our teacher assigned an important speaking task to me unexpectedly. ②问题或挑战（自身困难、内心阻碍） I was such a shy person that I felt so nervous and wanted to give up the task right away.The idea of speaking in public filled me with fear,and I planned to turn down the chance. ③转折（外界鼓励、心态发生改变) However,with my teacher or friend's constant encouragement,I gradually changed my mind and made up my mind to have a valuable try./My teacher cheered me up and advised me to challenge myself instead of escaping from difficulties. ④行动和结果（付出的实际努力+登台最终表现） I practiced my speech or songs day after day whenever I had spare time.On that big day,I took a deep breath and stepped onto the bright stage bravely.Surprisingly,everything went far better than I had imagined before. 3.结尾(The Ending) 收获感悟： 1.From this unforgettable experience,I have realized that it is bravery that helps us overcome all unexpected fears standing in our way.(强调句+定语从句) 2.As an old saying goes,“Nothing ventured,nothing gained.”(不入虎穴焉得虎子)We should never give up before we spare no effort to make a brave try.(谚语+宾语从句) 第三部分：分层范文 范文一：基础版（108词，穿插从句+谚语) A Brave Try Life is full of chances to be brave.The one I ever made was giving an English speech in front of the whole grade last month. My English teacher offered me the chance to take part in the grade speech competition().At first,I was so afraid of public speaking that I planned to turn down the task which my English teacher offered () She cheered me up and advised me to challenge myself rather than give up easily().I kept practicing my lines every evening for two weeks.On the big day,I took a deep breath and finished my speech smoothly( 动+结果) As the saying goes,.“Nothing ventured,nothing gained.”(不入虎穴，焉得虎子)I learn that brave attempts can make us grow into more confident people who dare to face challenges bravely. 范文二：进阶版（119词，复合句密集+谚语) A Brave Try Life is full of chances to be brave.The one I ever made was joining the school's singing competition that was held in our school hall last term. Our school held a singing competition last term and my deskmate recommended me to sign up for it )Shy as I was,I hesitated for weeks and feared performing before plenty of students ()With my deskmate's warm encouragement,I finally made the decision to have a brave try ()I practiced singing in my free time whenever I finished my homework.When I stood on the stage facing hundreds of students,I calmed myself down and devoted all my energy to the song.Although I didn't win a prize,I completed my performance perfectly(行动+结果). As an old saying goes,“Dare to try,dare to shine.”(敢于尝试，方能出彩)It teaches me that it is every brave try that pushes us to become a better version of ourselves绝密★启用前 中考模拟考试 英语试题 (卷面总分：120分 考试时间：100分钟) 注意事项： 1.本次考试时间为100分钟，卷面总分为120分。考试形式为闭卷。 2.本试卷共4页，在检查是否有漏印、重印或错印后再开始答题。 3.所有试题必须作答在答题卡上规定的区域内，注意题号必须对应，否则不给分。 4.答题前，务必将姓名、准考证号用0.5毫米，黑色墨水签字笔填写在试卷及答题卡上。 一、完形填空（共15小题，每小题1分，计15分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。 Sometimes,just a few words said at the right moment can change our life.For me,that moment came in high school. When I was in my second year,I 1 a singing class.Our first concert was a series of songs from Oliver！!And I got a solo(独唱).I wasn't nervous at all一until the week before the show,2 I learned that the whole school would come to watch. On the concert day,I stood backstage and looked 3 the curtain.The hall was filled up with students,teachers,and even parents.Then the curtain rose,and the students began to sing.As I looked at the crowd,I saw some bored4 here and there.Then my eyes fell on the lonely microphone at the front of the stage,lit by a bright light.A sudden fear hit me:My teacher had5 taught me how to sing into a microphone. When my turn came,I stepped up to the microphone,my heart 6 fast.The first part of my solo went well.I even felt excited until I reached the final high note.My lips were too close to the microphone,7 the voice came out very loud from the speakers.It was terrible.I looked out and saw the whole audience jump back in their seats,some with mouths open.I felt so8 that I wished the stage would open up and swallow()me. The school day was only half over,so I had to go back to class.I 9 the floor as I walked slowly down the hallway-until a pair of sports shoes stopped me.I looked up and saw a senior student I had never met.I 10 myself for some bad words.Instead,he smiled and said,"You have a very powerful 11"I decided never to sing in public again,but his 12 words made me think again:Maybe I could sing. Encouraged by his unexpected 13,I went on to study music at a university.Today,I am a singer and songwriter,14 every weekend with three bands. Have you ever been changed by a few 15 words?I hope you will remember that one kind sentence can make a big difference. 1.A.joined B.found C.taught D.missed 2.A.quickly B.suddenly C.quietly D.recently 3.A.at B.through C.over D.past 4.A.faces B.sights C.eyes D.views 5.A.ever B.always C.never D.often 英语试： 6.A.beating B.jumping C.running D.moving 7.A.0r B.so C.but D.and 8.A.interested B.excited C.sorry D.shy 9.A.looked at B.pointed at C.shouted at D.laughed at 10.A.asked B.taught C.helped D.prepared 11.A.voice B.song C.show D.courage 12.A.honest B.common C.exact D.soft 13.A.action B.praise C.idea D.advice 14.A.recording B.leaming C.playing D.writing 15.A.loud B.simple C.boring D.strict 二、阅读理解（共30小题，每小题2分，计60分） 第一节阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。 Have you ever thought of making a guitar by yourself?Here is a way to make a simple guitar using objects you might already have at home. What you need How to make it ①a shoe box with a cover Step 1 Draw a circle in the center of the box cover and then cut the circle out.This will be your sound hole. ②a box cutter Step 2 Make four to six small holes in a straight line above and below the sound hole.These will be your string (holes. ③a pair of scissors Make sure to align (the top and bottom holes.The row of holes should not be wider than the sound hole. ④4-6 ubber bands Step 3 String four to six rubber bands through the string holes. Tie each end of the bands into a knot. ⑤gue Step 4 Join paper towel tubes into a long neck and put it on the box. ⑥paper towel tubes Step 5 Glue the cover onto your shoe box and let it dry. Why it happens Tapping rubber bands makes them vibrate()and creates sound waves in the air.The sound hole on the shoe box helps make the sound louder,just like the body of a real guitar Tighter()rubber bands make a higher sound.In this way,your DIY shoe box guitar can make different music! 16.Which tool is needed for Step 1? A.glue B.rubber bands C.a box cutter D.a guitar 17.Which picture shows the correct relationship of the string holes and the sound hole? D 18.According to the passage,why does the sound hole make the sound louder? A.Because it makes the rubber bands tighter.B.Because it works like a real guitar body C.Because it changes how the neck is fixed. D.Because it helps rubber bands vibrate faster. 题第1页（共4页） B A simple letter can carry great meanings that last for many years and cross oceans.This idea lies at the heart of Dear You,a heartwarming film that has become popular recently.Beyond a simple story of family,it serves as a window into Chaoshan's special Qiaopi culture,a valuable part of Chinese heritage(遗产). The story follows a young man named Xiaowei.He travels all the way to Thailand to find his long-lost grandfather,only to make an unexpected discovery.And the old man passed away years ago.To protect his grandmother from heartbreak. Xiaowei decides to hide the truth.This "white lie"acts as a bridge,leading the audience to discover a forgotten cultural treasure.Through this personal journey,the film uncovers the rich cultural importance of Qiaopi. Qiaopi,also known as "silver letters",is far more than a letter with money sent by overseas Chinese to their families back home.It is a special cultural carrier that shows the spirit of Chaoshan ancestors(),who were brave,hard-working and sincere.During the 19th and 20th centuries,many Chaoshan people traveled to Southeast Asia for a better life.In an age without convenient communication,these letters became their only "lifeline"to their hometown and families. This cultural heritage is deeply rooted in real history.Over 90%of the film's details are based on true stories.Among about 170,000 remaining Qiaopis,more than 100,000 are from Chaoshan, showing how deeply this tradition was rooted in the area.In 2013,Qiaopi was listed in the Memory of the World Register,becoming Guangdong's first world memory heritage. The film is a reminder of how traditional culture connects us to our roots and shapes our personalities. 19.What can we learn from Xiaowei's"white lie"? A.His deep love for his grandmother. B.His fear of his family punishment. C.His strong wish to find Qiaopi letters. D.His interest in his grandfather's past. 20.What does the underlined word"lifeline"'most likely mean in Paragraph 3? A.A family member. B.Arope to save lives. C.A phone or a computer. D.A way to keep in touch. 21.What's the main idea of Paragraph 4? A.Many Qiaopis come from Chaoshan. B.The film is made from some true stories. C.Qiaopi keeps real history and great value. D.Qiaopi was added to the world list in 2013. 22.Which of the following best expresses the key message of the film? A.Silver in hand,worries fly away. B.Wealth may come,but love can not stay C.Far away,never forget old friends. D.Letters cross seas,connecting family hearts. C Have you ever wondered why some bikes are so light and strong? They may use a special material called carbon fiber(碳纤维)，which is also found in some parts of modern planes.It is changing our life in many ways.On March 11,2026,China showed the world's first T1200-grade carbon fiber.This shows China's great progress in advanced materials. T1200 carbon fiber was developed by China National Building Material Group.It is one of the best technologies today.This black material is thinner than one-tenth 英语试 of a human hair.But it is 10 times stronger than common steel,and only a quarter of its weight.Most importantly,unlike steel,it is made of carbon,and therefore never rusts(),even in wet places or environments.Because it is light,strong and rust-proof,it is widely used in many high-tech areas, including sixth-generation fighter planes and humanoid robots.It helps solve big material problems for modern machines. However,it is not easy to make this material in large numbers.It needs very good fibers,strict control,high-temperature heating and special machines.It also needs smart cost control.Making a lot of this material needs many resources and high energy.Now China has built a strong system that connects market needs,new technology and industrial support.And China has become the first country to produce T1200 carbon fiber at the 100-ton level a year.Undoubtedly,this is a huge step forward for China's high-tech industry. New materials are very important for new industries.They are key to our country's scientific and technological development.T1200 carbon fiber shows Chinese creativity and modern technology.As it develops further,it will bring more changes to our lives and help us build a better future. 23.Why does the writer start the passage with a question? A.To test the readers'knowledge. B.To show his interest in bikes. C.To compare different kinds of materials.D.To introduce the topic of carbon fiber. 24.What do we know about T1200 carbon fiber from Paragraph 2? A.It is much thicker than human hair. B.It stays in good condition when it's wet. C.It is 10 times lighter than common steel.D.It is mainly used in everyday common bikes. 25.What does the underlined word"this"in Paragraph 3 refer to? A.China's ability to control production costs. B.The use of high heat and special machines. C.China's great achievement in producing T1200. D.The system connecting market with technology. 26.What is the best title for the passage? A.T1200 Carbon Fiber:A Big Step for China. B.New Materials:The Future of High-Tech Industry. C.Modern Technology:Ways to Solve Material Problems. D.Light and Strong Products:A New Choice for Daily Life. ◇ (Zadie was a star football player at Westbourne High School.She was going to play the football final against Greenford-a strong,fast and skilled team.However;her classmate Simon challenged her to a skateboarding competition on the Seor7ig.） During the skateboarding competition with Simon,Zadie tried three turns in the air but fell down and hurt her arm badly.The football final would start in only 30 minutes.Simon felt worried and took her to the sports hall on his bike at once. "I'm sorry I'm late,"Zadie said to Ms Petty in a hurry. "Never mind.Put on your sports clothes quickly.The game is starting!"Ms Petty replied. Greenford played so hard that they broke through the back line easily.After 20 minutes,they scored the first goal.Five minutes later,they scored again with a powerful shot.Westbourne was 2-0 down at half-time.Zadie was in great pain and could not move freely. "This looks bad.I don't think you can play,"Ms Petty examined her arm. "Oh,please,Ms Petty.I have to play."Zadie begged. 题第2页（共4页） Ms Petty put medicine on her arm and put a bandage around it."But be careful.You can't play your usual physical game.So use your brain." In the second half,Zadie changed her style completely.She stayed calm,passed wisely and tricked the other team's players with clever moves.With 15 minutes left,she controlled the ball smoothly,broke through two players and shot the ball into the corner. Five minutes before the end,Grace crossed the ball perfectly.Zadie jumped high and headed it into the net.The score was 2-2! The match came to the last moment.Westbourne got a penalty "Can you take the penalty?"Grace asked nervously. Zadie nodded strongly.She looked left but kicked sharply to the right.The goalkeeper rushed the wrong way.The ball rolled into the net! The judge blew the whistle.Westbourne won the championship! Zadie is the hero of the day. "A fantastic game,Zadie!Fantastic!"says Ms Petty. "You're the best footballer,Zadie,and the best skateboarder!"says Simon. When she gets home,Zadie is so tired.She has a bath and goes to bed early.But her adventures aren't over yet.That night,she dreams of snowboarding down Mount Qomolangma.And in the morning,she wakes up with a new goal. -Adapted from Zadie's Big Day 27.What is the correct order of the following events? a.Zadie scored by using her head. b.Greenford got their second goal. c.Zadie fell and hurt her arm badly. d.Zadie took the last penalty kick. A.c→b→a→d B.c→a→d→b C.b→c→d→a D.a→b→c→d 28.Why did Zadie say"I have to play"? A.She wanted to show off her skills. B.She did not want her team to lose. C.She was not afraid of getting hurt again. D.She believed they could still win easily 29.How did Zadie play differently in the second half? A.She kicked the ball much harder. B.She ran faster to break the back line. C.She played with her brain,not just strength D.She stayed near the goal to wait for chances 30.What does the ending of the story mainly show? A.Zadie's new dream for her next goal. B.How tired Zadie was after the game. C.Areview of Zadie's big day as a hero. D.Simon's praise for Zadie's skateboarding. 第二节（一）根据以下对话，从所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，每个选项限用一 次。 (Chen Ming,a host of the school radio,is interviewing a Hong Kong female astronaut Li Jiaying from the 2026 Shenzhou-23 space mission) Chen Ming:Hello,Ms.Li!Welcome to our school radio. Li Jiaying:Hi,everyone!I'm so happy to be here. Chen Ming:31 Li Jiaying:No,I was just a common girl in Hong Kong.I almost failed a grade when I was young.But I loved computers and kept learning. 英语试 Chen Ming:32 Li Jiaying:Well,we have to stay awake for 72 hours,walk through a forest full of snakes,and explore dark caves.It's nothing like school exams! Chen Ming:33 Li Jiaying:Yes!Hong Kong students have already joined space station projects.Some of them might even design a small experiment for space. Chen Ming:34 Li Jiaying:The government says before 2030-probably around 2028 or 2029.We are working hard to get ready. Chen Ming:35 Li Jiaying:A little secret:eat healthily,study science,do sports,and stay curious.You can even start "little astronaut club"with your friends! A.What is the astronaut training like? B.When will China send astronauts to the moon? C.What can we do right now if we want to become astronauts? D.Can Hong Kong students take part in space science activities? E.Did you dream of becoming an astronaut when you were young? (二)阅读下面短文，从所给选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使短文通顺，结构完整， 其中有一项是多余选项。 Have you ever noticed the sharp sound of shoes on the floor when playing basketball?It is a sound so common that we seldom stop to think about it.36 What causes this strange sound?Scientists found that it comes from a physical phenomenon called“stick-slip”(粘滑现象).To study it,.they pushed a basketball shoe across a glass plate and recorded the bottom of the shoe.The rubber did not move smoothly.Small parts of the bottom first stuck to the glass.37 At the same time,tiny waves traveled across the rubber very quickly. These quick movements hit the air like lots of little drumbeats.When the beats are regular,they form a clear,high sound.That's the loud noise we hear in the gym. The bottom pattern()of the shoe is important too.38 But rubber with patterns made a clear sound because the patterns kept the tiny waves in order.So the sound comes from the design as well as from touching the floor. 39 For example,engineers might use it to make quieter shoes or even turn the sounds into music.They once made rubber blocks play a short Star Wars tune! Next time you hear trainers screaming across a court,don't just cover your ears.40 There's always great fun in learning from life. A.Then they suddenly moved forward. B.A smooth piece of rubber made unclear noise. C.This helps increase the force between rubber and the floor. D.This finding may help engineers create better shoes or tools. E.Under the trainers,physics is running faster than the players. F.However,scientists have found some fun facts under the shoe recently. 题第3页（共4页） 第三节阅读并回答问题。 In recent years,AI technology has been used widely in our daily life.Is AI a useful tool for learning?Is it bad for students'ability to think?Here is what our students told us. Some students depend on AI too much.As a result,they don't even know how to Sally do the most simple things.However,I believe that AI can be a useful tool.My history teacher uses AI to help him plan lessons and make reading passages shorter.He also teaches us how to use AI in the right way.He shows us useful tips like turning notes into a study guide.That's completely different from using it to write everything for us. In a word,it's not the tool that's the problem,but it's how people use it.AI should help us students learn,not help us avoid learning. I believe that students who use AI for schoolwork are not learning.When Tom they use Al,it just builds up an answer from the Internet and does not allow students to learn how to research a topic,understand articles,or learn by heart. Some students do not use their own minds when putting the results on their schoolwork.As a result,they have missed the chance to grow.What's worse,AI may give some false information to students,and something terrible will happen. 回答下面5个问题，每题答案不超过6个词。 41.Who thinks AI can be a useful tool for learning,Sally or Tom? 42.How does Sally's teacher help them use AI better? 43.Why do some students miss the chance to grow,according to Tom? 44.What does Tom think AI may give students? 45.What do you think of using AI for learning? 三、词汇运用 第一节阅读下列短文，从方框中选择适当的词或短语并用其正确形式填空，使短文通顺， 意思完整，每词或短语限用一次。（共10小题，每小题1.5分，计15分） join other thought local give up The novel The Protagonist《主角》won the Mao Dun Literature Prize(茅盾 文学奖)，one of the most famous writing awards in China.It records the growth story of a 46 opera actress named Yi Qin'e.She was born in a poor remote mountain village.In her childhood,old traditional 47 made her get little care from her family. 主角 At the age of eleven,she 48 a local Qingiang opera troupe ()In the early days,she only did boring and heavy daily things and knew nothing about stage art.She had a bad time with 49 members and always felt lonely and helpless then However,she loved opera deeply and never thought of 50 her dream of performing on stage. Still,she practiced basic skills in her busy time. hard act success patient care about Her hard work caught old artists'attention.They began to teach her acting skills 51.She believed that great stage 52 came from lasting efforts.Some mates envied her progress and said unkind words behind her back.She never 53 those useless words and kept moving 英语试是 forward bravely.She grew into a top opera star and won many fans finally Yi's road to success was never easy.Her real life was full of difficulties,but she never lost heart. This great book shows not only the 54 life journey of a common woman,but also the development of traditional opera art.The story tells us that life is like a stage,and everyone should 55 their own part.The true protagonist of life is the one who sticks to dreams bravely when facing challenges. 第二节根据短文内容及首字母提示，填写所缺单词，使其意思完整。（共10小题，每小 题1分，计10分) In Chinese culture,the gourd,called "hulu",is a special plant with a long history.At f 56,people used gourds as tools for carrying water,storing food,and even making music.Later,gourds became 福吉 popular in traditions and stories. The gourd looks simple,but it carries deep meanings.Its name “hulu”s57_like“fulu”which means“good luck and wealth”. Because of this,it is seen as a symbol of happiness and success.Its many seeds()stand for 1 58 families with many children,and its round shape is connected with protection. Gourds play an important role in Chinese traditions and festivals.People hang gourds h 59 above the door so that they can drive away bad spirits.During festivals 1 60 the Mid-autumn Festival,people display gourds to wish for family peace and plenty of food.The gourd also appears in old s 61 For example,Li Tieguai,one of the Eight Immortals in the Chinese folk story "The Eight Inmmortals Cross the Sea'"(《八仙过海》），often brought a gourd with him.It is s62that his gourd had magic medicine to keep people healthy and long-lived. Today,the gourd still holds its cultural meaning.Artists make creative w 63 of art that mix old skills with new styles,making the gourd meaningful in modern culture.A 64 more people pay attention to natural and healthy lifestyles,many use gourds as home decorations. People believe these gourds can truly bring them positive energy and improve their health as w 65 as happiness.From old stories to modern homes,the gourd continues to be part of Chinese life,showing how simple things can hold great power. 四、书面表达（共1题，计20分） 66.你校英文报正在组织题为“A Brave Try”的征文活动。请根据提示写一篇英语短文，分享一 次勇敢的尝试。 What was the brave try you made? How did it happen?Please share the experience. What have you learned from it? 注意： 1.词数：100词左右（文章开头已给出，不计入总词数）： 2.文中不得出现真实姓名、班级等信息： 3文章必须包含所有要点，可适当发挥，使短文连贯、通顺。 A Brave Try Life is full of chances to be brave.The one I ever made was 请将所有答案填写到答题卡上并仔细校对涂卡和填写！ 题第4页（共4页）