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衡阳市第一中学2025-2026学年高一下学期4月期中考试英语试题 （考试时间：120分钟 考试总分：150分） 注意事项： 1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息 2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上 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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A When considering online winter break camps for kids, finding choices that are both educational and engaging for your children can be a challenge. Create & Learn: Coding & STEM Camps Create & Learn offers different kinds of interactive online classes and camps focused on coding and STEM subjects. Kids can learn Scratch programming, Minecraft engineering, and even dive into artificial intelligence learning. With small class sizes and live instruction from expert teachers, kids get personalized attention and a hands-on learning experience. Best for: Children in grades K-6. Outschool: Diverse Camp Offerings Outschool offers online classes created and taught by individual instructors that cover various subjects including science, art, language arts, and more. Outschool’s flexible class schedules and wide range of topics make it easy for parents to find something that matches their child’s interests. The interactive classes encourage kids to join and learn in a fun environment. Best for: Children ages 5-18. NASA STEM Club This camp on space science helps start love for STEM in young minds. From exploring Mars to diving into the secrets of space and rockets, this camp will captivate kids’ imaginations. Your kids will get into a variety of space-related topics, all tied to real-world NASA projects. Best for: Grades 1-4, science, live online learning. Budding Digital Artist Camp Free your kids’ creativity through digital art projects. Each camp session introduces a new and exciting project, such as designing Minecraft skins, creating emojis, crafting animations, exploring photography, and more. These hands-on activities encourage exploration of emotions and feelings, and teach art basics such as color palettes. Best for: Grades 1-4, art/ design, live online learning. 1. Which camp offers personalized attention to kids? A. NASA STEM Club. B. Budding Digital Artist Camp. C. Outschool: Diverse Camp Offerings. D. Create & Learn: Coding & STEM Camps. 2. What is special about Outschool: Diverse Camp Offerings? A. It offers online classes. B. It accepts high school students. C. It involves space-related topics. D. It encourages students to explore art. 3. Who is the passage intended for? A. Scientists. B. Artists. C. Parents. D. Students. 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍四款特色营地：含编程 STEM、多学科、太空科学、数字艺术类，各有适配人群与专属学习亮点。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Create & Learn: Coding & STEM Camps中“With small class sizes and live instruction from expert teachers, kids get personalized attention and a hands-on learning experience.( 课程规模较小，由经验丰富的教师进行现场授课，孩子们能获得个性化的关注，并获得实践性的学习体验。)”可知，该营地以小班教学和专业教师直播授课为特色，能为孩子提供个性化关注。故选D项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Outschool: Diverse Camp Offerings中“Best for: Children ages 5-18.( 适合人群：5-18 岁的孩子。)”可知，该营地的适配年龄为 5-18 岁，涵盖高中生群体，这是其区别于其他营地的特点（其余营地仅适配小学阶段）。故选B项。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“When considering online winter break camps for kids, finding choices that are both educational and engaging for your children can be a challenge.( 在为孩子挑选线上冬令营时，要找到既具有教育意义又富有吸引力的课程确实是一项挑战。)”可知，文章开篇以家长的视角展开，用“your children”指代家长的孩子，全文核心是为家长推荐适合孩子的线上寒假营地，因此文章的目标读者是父母。故选C项。 B Artist Willard Wigan is famous for his creations of famous paintings like the Mona Lisa, as well as famous figures such as William Shakespeare. But in order to view his works, you’ll need a microscope. Wigan holds the record for the smallest hand-made sculpture (雕刻作品) ever created. Wigan’s new show, “Miniature Masterpieces”, is currently on display in Nottingham, England. The free exhibition features 20 tiny sculptures, each of which sits in the eye of a needle (针). “This is more complex than any microsurgery,” Wigan says in a video interview. Before beginning work, Wigan does breathing exercises. He uses a microscope to better see the material he’s handling, and he only works between heartbeats. A heartbeat makes his fingers move, which can destroy the work. He uses his own unique tools, like hypodermic needles. “I don’t actually enjoy making them. I just enjoy when I finish them because they stress me out,” Wigan added. “But once they’re made, the glory is when other people see them. When you see people with disbelief on their faces, not being able to explain what they’re seeing, that gives me so much pleasure. ” As a child, Wigan struggled with reading and writing, which he later realized was related to his undiagnosed autism and dyslexia (孤独症和阅读障碍). With his teacher at school telling him he would achieve nothing, making micro-sized sculptures became a source of comfort for him. When Wigan’s mother saw his works, she encouraged him to make them tinier and tinier; “The smaller you make things, the bigger your name will become.” Four of the sculptures in “Miniature Masterpieces” are new works that are part of Wigan’s “Disappearing World” collection, which is meant to highlight the threats facing biodiversity and encourage environmentalism. Wigan will be showing off “Disappearing World” at local schools to spread the ideas behind his art. “These micro-sized sculptures deliver a much bigger message,” Wigan writes on his website, Small Things matter. “It’s an artful reminder that our world is disappearing, and we need to make changes. ” 4. Which of the following best describes Wigan’s creating? A. Theory-based. B. Time-efficient. C. Material-saving. D. Technically-demanding. 5. What brings Wigan great joy? A. People’s admiration. B. His amazing record. C. His working process. D. Uniqueness of his works. 6. Why is Wigan’s childhood experience mentioned in Paragraph 4? A. To arouse people’s pity for him. B. To trace the origin of his creation. C. To highlight the family influence. D. To tell his struggle in school work. 7. What does Wigan intend to express through his works? A. Micro-sized sculpture is a neglected art. B. Great achievements come from daily effort. C. Action should be taken to protect the world. D. One should explore the meanings behind art. 【答案】4. D 5. A 6. B 7. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了微雕艺术家威拉德・威根的微雕作品特点、创作过程、创作心境及作品所传递的环保理念。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“This is more complex than any microsurgery,(这比任何显微外科手术都要复杂)”和“He uses a microscope to better see the material he’s handling, and he only works between heartbeats.(他使用显微镜以便更好地看清所处理的材料，而且只在心跳间隙工作)”可知，威根的创作比显微外科手术更复杂，需借助显微镜且在心跳间隙进行，对技术要求极高。故选D项。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“But once they’re made, the glory is when other people see them. When you see people with disbelief on their faces, not being able to explain what they’re seeing, that gives me so much pleasure.(但一旦作品完成，荣耀就在于当其他人看到它们的时候。当你看到人们脸上带着难以置信的表情，无法解释自己所看到的东西时，那给了我太多快乐)”可知，人们看到他作品时的难以置信和赞赏，给威根带来了极大的快乐。故选A项。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“With his teacher at school telling him he would achieve nothing, making micro-sized sculptures became a source of comfort for him. When Wigan’s mother saw his works, she encouraged him to make them tinier and tinier;(学校的老师告诉他，他将一事无成，而制作微型雕塑成了他的慰藉之源。当威根的母亲看到他的作品时，鼓励他把它们做得越来越小)”可推断，提及威根的童年经历，是为了追溯他从事微雕创作的起源——童年的困境让他从微雕中获得慰藉，母亲的鼓励推动他坚持创作。故选B项。 【7题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段“Four of the sculptures in “Miniature Masterpieces” are new works that are part of Wigan’s “Disappearing World” collection, which is meant to highlight the threats facing biodiversity and encourage environmentalism.(《微型杰作》展览中有四件雕塑是威根“正在消失的世界”系列的新作品，该系列旨在强调生物多样性面临的威胁，并倡导环保理念)”和最后一段中的“It’s an artful reminder that our world is disappearing, and we need to make changes.(这是一个巧妙的提醒，提醒我们的世界正在消失，我们需要做出改变)”可知，威根希望通过自己的作品，呼吁人们采取行动保护我们的世界。故选C项。 C A new study in Annals of Internal Medicine says that going for one longer walk every day may be better for your heart health than going for many short walks. This is especially true for people who don’t do much physical activity. Walking continuously for around 15 minutes, or roughly 1,500 steps, allows the heart to work harder and gain greater health benefits. Although the popular goal of 10,000 steps a day is widely accepted, it actually came from a marketing campaign rather than scientific research. While experts agree that walking more is good for health, this study highlights that the pattern of walking is just as important as the total number of steps taken. Researchers from the University of Sydney analyzed data from 33,560 adults in the UK aged 40 to 79 who walked fewer than 8,000 steps per day. Participants were divided into groups based on the length of their walking sessions, from under five minutes to 15 minutes or more. Their health was then monitored over an eight-year period. The findings showed that those who walked for longer periods of time without stopping had a lower risk of heart disease and death than those who only walked for short periods of time. This benefit was especially noticeable among the least active individuals, including people who walked fewer than 5,000 steps daily. It’s not clear if these people were healthier to begin with, but the researchers took into account things like smoking, being overweight, and having high cholesterol (胆固醇). The study highlights that simple changes, such as setting aside time for a longer daily walk, can make a meaningful difference to heart health. Experts warn that the results only show an association rather than direct cause and effect, but current guidelines still recommend regular moderate exercise. Overall, consistent physical activity, especially walking in longer sessions, plays an important role in maintaining heart health and overall well-being. 8. What does the study mainly suggest in paragraph 1? A. Inactive people should avoid physical exercise. B. Walking speed matters more than walking time. C. Short walks are enough to improve heart health. D. Longer continuous walks benefit the heart more. 9. What can be inferred about the goal of walking 10,000 steps a day? A. It was created for commercial purposes. B. It encourages people to walk too much. C. It ignores differences between age groups. D. It is too difficult for most people to achieve. 10. What can be inferred about the least active participants in the study? A. They preferred short walks to longer ones. B. They showed no improvement in heart health. C. They benefited a lot from longer walking sessions. D. They were healthier than other participants at the start. 11. What does the word moderate in the last paragraph probably mean? A. Very slow. B. Not extreme. C. Quite intense. D. Highly irregular. 【答案】8. D 9. A 10. C 11. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述新研究表明，每日一次长时间连续散步比多次短散步更有益心脏健康，尤其对活动量少的人群效果显著；研究还指出步行模式和步数总量同等重要，规律适度的长时间步行有助维护心脏健康。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“A new study in Annals of Internal Medicine says that going for one longer walk every day may be better for your heart health than going for many short walks.(《Annals of Internal Medicine》的一项新研究表明，每天进行一次长时间散步可能比多次短时间散步更有益于心脏健康。)”可知，该研究主要表明持续的长时间散步对心脏更有益。故选D项。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Although the popular goal of 10,000 steps a day is widely accepted, it actually came from a marketing campaign rather than scientific research.(尽管每天走10000步这一流行目标被广泛接受，但它实际上源于一场营销活动，而非科学研究。)” 可知，每天走10000步的目标是为了商业目的而创造的。故选A项。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“This benefit was especially noticeable among the least active individuals, including people who walked fewer than 5,000 steps daily.(这种益处在最不爱活动的人群中尤为明显，包括每天步行少于5000步的人。)”可知，研究中最不爱活动的参与者从长时间散步中获益良多。故选C项。 【11题详解】 词句猜测题。根据最后一段 “Experts warn that the results only show an association rather than direct cause and effect, but current guidelines still recommend regular moderate exercise.(专家提醒，研究结果仅表明一种关联而非直接因果关系，但现行指南仍建议进行规律的moderate运动。)”可知，专家建议进行适度的运动，可推断moderate意为“适度的，不极端的”。故选B项。 D Recently, the laboratory of Sami El- Boustani, an assistant professor at the University of Geneva, has studied the role played by motivation in perception and decision- making. “We wanted to observe how sensory information sent by cortical neurons (大脑皮层神经元) is changed by the degree of motivation and to what extent the latter can have an effect on learning and performance in a decision- making task.” explains Sami El- Boustani. The research team developed a behavioral pattern involving mice in a controlled water consumption condition. Researchers first trained these mice to respond to the stimulation of two whiskers (鼠须) (A and B) and to produce an action — licking a spout (壶嘴) — only for whisker A in order to obtain a drop of water. Following this training, these mice reacted mainly to the stimulation of whisker A. Finally, the researchers conducted these experiments at decreasing levels of thirst in order to vary the motivation of the mice to participate in the task. In a state of great thirst, mice licked the spout randomly with great motivation. In a state of medium thirst, the choice of their action became ideal. They mainly licked the spout when whisker A was stimulated. Finally, when they were not very thirsty, their performance in the task atrophied again. By observing the activity of neuronal populations responsible for perceptual decision- making in these mice, researchers discovered that high- motivation leads to the strong stimulation of cortical neurons, which causes a loss of accuracy in the perception of the stimulation. In contrast, in the low- motivation state, the accuracy of the sensory information was recovered, but the strength of the signal was too low for it to be sent correctly. These results reveal that the level of motivation does not only impact decision- making but also the perception of sensory information, which leads to the decision. Researchers observed that mice understood the rule very quickly but could only express this learning much later, depending on a changed perception linked to their level of motivation. The research on the role of motivation in learning opens the way to new adaptive methods that aim to maintain the best level of motivation during learning. 12. Which aspect of motivation does the laboratory’s research focus on? A. What effect learning has on motivation B. What role perception plays in motivation. C. How motivation affects decision making. D. How sensory information affects motivation. 13. What is closest in meaning to the underlined word “atrophied” in paragraph 3? A. Declined. B. Enhanced. C. Stabilized. D. Diversified. 14. In what situation did the mice perform well enough in the experiment? A. The signal was not strong enough. B. They were pushed by high motivation. C. They were motivated to a medium degree. D. The perception of stimulation was inaccurate. 15. What does the last paragraph mainly tell readers? A. A lasting motivation can bring about a proper decision. B. People have difficulty maintaining the best level of motivation. C. High motivation makes the brain process sensory information properly. D. Flexible methods are needed to maintain the right degree of motivation. 【答案】12. C 13. A 14. C 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍日内瓦大学助理教授萨米·埃尔 - 布斯塔尼的实验室对动机在感知和决策中所起作用的研究，通过对处于不同饮水控制条件下的老鼠进行实验，揭示动机水平不仅影响决策，还影响感觉信息的感知，并指出该研究为保持学习中最佳动机水平的新适应性方法开辟了道路。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Recently, the laboratory of Sami El- Boustani, an assistant professor at the University of Geneva, has studied the role played by motivation in perception and decision- making. “We wanted to observe how sensory information sent by cortical neurons (大脑皮层神经元) is changed by the degree of motivation and to what extent the latter can have an effect on learning and performance in a decision- making task.”(最近，日内瓦大学助理教授萨米·埃尔 - 布斯塔尼的实验室研究了动机在感知和决策中所起的作用。“我们想观察大脑皮层神经元发送的感觉信息是如何受到动机程度的影响，以及动机在多大程度上会对决策任务中的学习和表现产生影响”)”可知，该实验室的研究重点是动机如何影响决策，故选C项。 【13题详解】 词义猜测题。根据第三段“In a state of great thirst, mice licked the spout randomly with great motivation. In a state of medium thirst, the choice of their action became ideal. They mainly licked the spout when whisker A was stimulated. Finally, when they were not very thirsty, their performance in the task atrophied again.(在极度口渴的状态下，老鼠充满动力地随意舔壶嘴。在中度口渴的状态下，它们的行动选择变得很理想。当鼠须A受到刺激时，它们主要舔壶嘴。最后，当它们不是很口渴时，它们在任务中的表现atrophied )”可知，极度口渴时老鼠行动随意，中度口渴时表现理想，由此可推测当不太口渴时，也就是动机降低时，它们的表现会下降，所以“atrophied”意思可能是“下降”，与A选项“Declined（下降）”意思相符。故选A项。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据据第三段“In a state of medium thirst, the choice of their action became ideal. They mainly licked the spout when whisker A was stimulated.(在中度口渴的状态下，它们的行动选择变得很理想。当鼠须A受到刺激时，它们主要舔壶嘴)”可知，在动机为中等程度时，老鼠在实验中的表现足够好，故选C项。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Researchers observed that mice understood the rule very quickly but could only express this learning much later, depending on a changed perception linked to their level of motivation. The research on the role of motivation in learning opens the way to new adaptive methods that aim to maintain the best level of motivation during learning. (研究人员观察到，老鼠很快就理解了规则，但只能在很久之后才表现出这种学习成果，这取决于与它们动机水平相关的感知变化。关于动机在学习中的作用的研究为新的适应性方法开辟了道路，这些方法旨在在学习过程中保持最佳的动机水平)”可知，最后一段主要告诉读者需要灵活的方法来维持适当的动机程度，故选D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。 This world is filled with conflicts, controversy, and challenges. In order to survive in it, we need to be wise. ____16____, and it calms us down in terrible situations. Here are some strategies that you can use to get wiser. Try experiencing new opportunities Variety is the spice of life but experiencing new opportunities is also how you gain wisdom. ____17____. This is the only way you will gain wisdom and become better. You can try learning new skills that you never thought of learning or going to places that were on your bucket list. Never back away from learning You must be the kind of person who learns something new every day, and you must develop a thirst for knowledge. Take new classes, read books, listen to educational podcasts, and the list goes on and on. ____18____. All of these activities will strengthen your critical-thinking skills. ____19____ All of us make mistakes in life, but it is the acknowledgment of mistakes that makes us grow and do better next time. Whenever we make a mistake, we should learn from it, since dwelling on our shortcomings won’t get us anywhere. Your best teacher will always be your last mistake. Always trust your gut (直觉) People who tend to listen to their hearts are better at making decisions than people who only listen to their minds. We sometimes fail to acknowledge that wisdom is also associated with our gut. Whenever a certain situation persists, check how you react and then go with your instinct. Keep things balanced, look from a rational point of view, and then apply a dose of intuition and emotion to it. ____20____. All these make up the wisdom that paves the path to success. A. Avoid making mistakes B. Learn and grow from your mistakes C. Never let go of your passions and values D. Wisdom provides us with perspective when needed E. You need to get out of your comfort zone or you will never grow F. Curiosity always enables you to observe the world from different angles G. If something confuses you, surf the internet and clear out your problems 【答案】16. D 17. E 18. G 19. B 20. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是在充满冲突、争议和挑战的世界中，智慧对于生存和成功的重要性，以及如何通过多种策略来变得更睿智。 【16题详解】 空前“In order to survive in it, we need to be wise.(为了在其中生存下去，我们需要变得睿智。)”说明我们需要变得睿智，空格处应该解释睿智的好处，D选项“Wisdom provides us with perspective when needed(在需要的时候，智慧能为我们提供看待问题的视角)”说明的是智慧的好处，承接上文，符合语境，故选D。 【17题详解】 空后“You can try learning new skills that you never thought of learning or going to places that were on your bucket list.(你可以尝试学习一些你从未想过要学习的新技能，或者去那些曾列入你的愿望清单的地方。)”说明要尝试学习新技能，E选项“You need to get out of your comfort zone or you will never grow(你需要走出自己的舒适区，否则你永远无法成长)”说明了要走出舒适区，和后文说的“学习新技能”一致，因此符合语境，故选E。 【18题详解】 空前“You must be the kind of person who learns something new every day, and you must develop a thirst for knowledge. Take new classes, read books, listen to educational podcasts, and the list goes on and on.(你必须成为那种每天都能学到新东西的人，并且要培养对知识的渴望。参加新课程、阅读书籍、收听教育类播客，诸如此类的事情不胜枚举。)”说明了要一直学习，G选项“If something confuses you, surf the internet and clear out your problems(如果有什么事情让你感到困惑，就上网搜索并解决你的问题)”说的上网也是一种学习的方式，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选G。 【19题详解】 空格处是本段小标题，由空后的“All of us make mistakes in life, but it is the acknowledgment of mistakes that makes us grow and do better next time. Whenever we make a mistake, we should learn from it, since dwelling on our shortcomings won’t get us anywhere. Your best teacher will always be your last mistake.(我们每个人在生活中都会犯错，但正是对错误的承认让我们成长，让我们下次做得更好。每当我们犯错时，都应该从中吸取教训，因为一味纠结自己的缺点毫无益处。你最好的老师永远是你上一次犯的错误。)”可知，本段主要讲的是要从错误中学习，B选项“Learn and grow from your mistakes(从错误中学习并成长)”说明的是要从错误中学习，概括了本段内容，可作为小标题，故选B。 【20题详解】 空前“Keep things balanced, look from a rational point of view, and then apply a dose of intuition and emotion to it.(保持平衡，从理性的角度看待问题，然后再融入一些直觉和情感。)”说明了要融入感情和直觉，C选项“Never let go of your passions and values(永远不要放弃你的热情和价值观)”说明了要有热情，和前面的“融入一些直觉和情感”相一致，因此符合语境，故选C。 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。 Coming from Villa Tesei, one of the neighborhoods in the greater urban region of Buenos Aires, Argentina, muralist (壁画家) Fio Silva adds fantastic effects of brilliant colors and movements to the walls that she touches. Much of her inspiration comes from ____21____. As Silva explains, “I think the idea that ____22____ me the most is that of movement and strength. I like painting animals, especially birds, in a creative way. I ____23____ to make something that attracts ____24____ not only for its colors or size. It is also something that can ‘be ____25____’, and tells you something.” Silva says that she ____26____ her job almost by chance. “I began painting murals because a friend ____27____ me some spray cans (喷漆罐) for my birthday. And with that, I went to paint on the street for the first time, totally out of ____28____. People in my neighborhood ____29____ gave up their walls to let me paint and there I fell in love with painting in the ____30____ space.” Silva is particularly careful with the ____31____ that she chooses to include in an artwork, as certain colors will ____32____ what she wants to express, producing a power that can ____33____ the viewers from the city surroundings into the natural world ____34____ by her. Beautiful art that brightens cities is the public good, and it’s ____35____ to see artists passionately believing in this idea and actively working to make it a reality. 21. A. science B. nature C. fashion D. life 22. A. moves B. worries C. frightens D. inspires 23. A. attempt B. offer C. demand D. continue 24. A. talent B. respect C. attention D. wealth 25. A. read B. bought C. found D. measured 26. A. talked about B. took up C. applied for D. held down 27. A. lent B. passed C. sold D. gave 28. A. necessity B. duty C. curiosity D. satisfaction 29. A. warmly B. hopelessly C. officially D. tiredly 30. A. narrow B. green C. public D. digital 31. A. plants B. lines C. animals D. colors 32. A. predict B. strengthen C. challenge D. prevent 33. A. transport B. change C. make D. translate 34. A. visited B. remembered C. created D. recommended 35. A. surprising B. exciting C. discouraging D. disappointing 【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A 24. C 25. A 26. B 27. D 28. C 29. A 30. C 31. D 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了阿根廷壁画家席尔瓦受自然启发创作壁画，她偶然走上街头绘画之路，注重用色彩传递力量，将观众带入自然，其艺术点亮城市，令人振奋。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她的大部分灵感来自自然。A. science科学；B. nature自然；C. fashion时尚；D. life生活。结合后文“I like painting animals, especially birds, in a creative way.”可知，她喜欢画动物，尤其是鸟类，说明灵感源于自然。故选B。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：正如席尔瓦所解释的那样：“我认为对我影响最大的理念是关于运动与力量的这一理念。”A. moves移动；B. worries担心；C. frightens使害怕；D. inspires激励。前文“Much of her inspiration”讲创作灵感，以及下文“the most is that of movement and strength”可知，此处指理念带来启发。故选D。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我试图创作出一些作品，它们之所以能吸引人们的注意，并非仅仅是因为其颜色或大小。A. attempt试图；B. offer提供；C. demand要求；D. continue继续。根据后文“to make something that attracts”可知，她试图创作出一些作品，attempt to do为固定搭配，意为“试图做某事”，契合创作语境。故选A。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我试图创作出一些作品，它们之所以能吸引人们的注意，并非仅仅是因为其颜色或大小。A. talent天赋；B. respect尊重；C. attention注意力；D. wealth财富。根据后文“not only for its colors or size”可知，此处指作品能吸引人们的注意，并非仅仅是因为其颜色或大小。attract attention为固定搭配，意为“吸引注意力”，符合文意。故选C。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这也是一种可以“被解读”的内容，它能向你传递某些信息。A. read阅读，理解；B. bought购买；C. found发现；D. measured测量。根据后文“and tells you something”可知，作品传递思想，可被观众理解读懂，符合语境。故选A。 【26题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：席拉说，她从事这份工作完全是出于偶然。A. talked about谈论；B. took up开始从事；C. applied for申请；D. held down压制。根据后文“her job almost by chance”和后文“I went to paint on the street for the first time, totally out of”作者偶然接触壁画的经历，此处指开始这份职业。故选B。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我开始画壁画是因为一位朋友在我生日时送了我一些喷漆罐。A. lent借出；B. passed传递；C. sold售卖；D. gave赠送。根据后文“me some spray cans for my birthday”可知，表明是生日礼物，因此是赠送。故选D。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：就这样，我第一次走上街头画画，完全是出于好奇的缘故。A. necessity必要；B. duty责任；C. curiosity好奇；D. satisfaction满意。根据上文“And with that, I went to paint on the street for the first time, totally out of”可知，第一次走上街头画画，完全是出于好奇的缘故。out of curiosity为固定搭配，意为“出于好奇”，契合偶然尝试的语境。故选C。 【29题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：“我所在社区的居民们纷纷敞开把自己的墙让出来，让我在他们的院子里作画，就这样，我开始在公共空间里爱上绘画了。”A. warmly热情地；B. hopelessly绝望地；C. officially正式地；D. tiredly疲惫地。根据后文“I fell in love with painting”可知，她爱上街头绘画，说明邻居十分友好热心。故选A。 【30题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“我所在社区的居民们纷纷把自己的墙让出来，让我在他们的院子里作画，就这样，我开始在公共空间里爱上绘画了。”A. narrow狭窄的；B. green绿色的；C. public公共的；D. digital数字的。根据上文“gave up their walls to let me paint”可知，街头墙壁属于公共空间，与后文公共艺术相呼应。故选C。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：席拉在选择作品中的色彩时尤为谨慎，因为某些特定的色彩能够强化她想要表达的内容，从而产生一种力量，能够将观众从城市环境带入她所创造的自然世界之中。A. plants植物；B. lines线条；C. animals动物；D. colors色彩。后文“as certain colors”明确提及色彩，与此处对应，此处指席拉在选择作品中的色彩时尤为谨慎。故选D。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：席拉在选择作品中的色彩时尤为谨慎，因为某些特定的色彩能够强化她想要表达的内容，从而产生一种力量，能够将观众从城市环境带入她所创造的自然世界之中。A. predict预测；B. strengthen加强；C. challenge挑战；D. prevent阻止。根据后文“what she wants to express”可知，色彩能增强表达效果，传递更强的力量。故选B。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：席拉在选择作品中的色彩时尤为谨慎，因为某些特定的色彩能够强化她想要表达的内容，从而产生一种力量，能够将观众从城市环境带入她所创造的自然世界之中。A. transport运送、使身临其境；B. change改变；C. make制作；D. translate翻译。根据后文“the viewers from the city surroundings into the natural world”可知，色彩将观众从城市环境带入她所创造的自然世界之中。transport sb. from... into...意为把某人从……带入……，符合艺术感染力的语境。故选A。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：席拉在选择作品中的色彩时尤为谨慎，因为某些特定的色彩能够强化她想要表达的内容，从而产生一种力量，能够将观众从城市环境带入她所创造的自然世界之中。A. visited参观；B. remembered记得；C. created创造；D. recommended推荐。根据上文“the natural world”可知，壁画中的自然世界是艺术家创作出来的。故选C。 【35题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：那些能为城市增添光彩的精美艺术作品属于公共福祉，看到艺术家们满怀热情地坚信这一理念，并积极努力将其变为现实，着实令人振奋。A. surprising令人惊讶的；B. exciting令人激动的；C. discouraging令人沮丧的；D. disappointing令人失望的。根据后文“to see artists passionately believing in this idea and actively working to make it a reality”可知，艺术家积极美化城市是一件让人感到振奋的事。故选B。 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。 While almost everyone in Asia was celebrating the Year of Rabbit in 2023, the Vietnamese were welcoming the Year of Cat. Then why did the Vietnamese have a different name for the new year? ____36____(obvious), Vietnam hasn’t always celebrated the Year of Cat since the zodiac (星座) of rabbit has appeared in many older Vietnamese texts. But it’s unclear when the country started using the cat in ____37____ (it) celebration. The uncertainty around ____38____ change between the rabbit and the cat has led to several theories for the origin. One theory has to do with translation. It’s widely believed that the Chinese word for rabbits ____39____ (sound) like the Vietnamese word for cats. Another possible ____40____ (explain) for Vietnam’s unique celebration has to do with the living conditions in China and Vietnam. Originally, the Chinese lived on the grassy plains, while the Vietnamese lived in the lowland forests. As a result, the Chinese chose the rabbit as an animal ____41____ could be used for food, while the people of Vietnam selected the less wild cat ____42____ (protect) their home. Still, these are not the only theories about the origin of the Year of Cat. Ask a Vietnamese aunt or grandparent, you’re sure to hear several more ____43____ (story) about the Year of Cat. Many of them are related to a party and a race ____44____ (hold) by God among the animals to determine their order in the zodiac. In the story, the cat was disqualified from the zodiac because the rabbit pushed it into the river _____45_____ it did not finish the race. To punish the rabbit, the Vietnamese decided to celebrate the victimized cat. 【答案】36. Obviously 37. its 38. the 39. sounds 40. explanation 41. which##that 42. to protect 43. stories 44. held 45. and##so 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章主要解释了为什么2023年在中国叫做兔年，而在越南叫做猫年。 【36题详解】 考查副词。句意：显然，越南并不是一直庆祝猫年，因为兔子星座出现在许多古老的越南文献中。此处作状语，修饰整个句子，故应用副词“obviously显然”，单词位于句首，首字母大写。故填Obviously。 【37题详解】 考查形容词性物主代词。句意：但目前还不清楚这个国家什么时候开始在庆祝活动中使用猫。此处修饰名词celebration，其指代the country，表示“它的”，故应用形容词性物主代词its作定语修饰名词celebration，故填its。 【38题详解】 考查冠词。句意：关于兔子和猫之间变化的起源有几种理论。此处change是可数名词，根据后文的between the rabbit and the cat可知，此处表示特指“兔子和猫之间的变化”，故应用定冠词，故填the。 【39题详解】 考查时态和主谓一致。句意：人们普遍认为，汉语中的“兔”字听起来像越南语中的“猫”。此处是宾语从句的谓语动词，主语是the Chinese word，为单数，主语与sound之间为主动关系，且根据前文It’s believed可知，此处应用一般现在时，故填sounds。 【40题详解】 考查名词。句意：另一个对于越南独特的庆祝方式可能的解释与中越两国的生活条件有关。此处用名词作主语，前面有another“另一个”修饰，应用单数名词“explanation解释”作主语，故填explanation。 【41题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：因此，中国人选择兔子作为食物，而越南人则选择不那么野性的猫来保护他们的家。此处为限制性定语从句，修饰先行词animal，且先行词在从句中作主语，指物，故应用关系代词that/which，故填that/which。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：同上。此处表示目的，表示“选择猫的目的是为了保护他们的家”，故应用不定式作目的状语，故填to protect。 【43题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：问问越南的阿姨或祖父母，你一定会听到更多关于猫年的故事。此处story为可数名词，且由several修饰，故应用其复数形式作宾语，故填stories 【44题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：其中许多故事都与上帝在动物中举行的一场派对和比赛有关，以确定它们在十二生肖中的顺序。此处作后置定语，修饰a party and a race，a party and a race与hold之间被动关系，故应用过去分词作后置定语，故填held。 【45题详解】 考查连词。句意：在这个故事中，猫被取消了生肖资格，因为兔子把它推进了河里，没有完成比赛。此处动作的接连发生，故应用并列连词and，连接前后the rabbit pushed it into the river和it did not finish the race两件事，也可以理解为因果关系，“因为兔子将它推进了河里，因此它每能完成比赛”，故也可用so引导结果状语从句，故填and/so。 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，上周末你参加了校英语社团举办的“Chinese Traditions”主题展示活动。请为校英文报写篇报道，内容包括： 1．活动过程； 2．你的感受。 注意： 1．写作词数应为80个左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文 Last weekend, our school English club organized a “Chinese Traditions” themed exhibition. The event started with a short speech introducing famous Chinese festivals. After that, students displayed traditional clothing, snacks, and handicrafts. There were also interactive activities, including calligraphy, paper-cutting, and a tea ceremony. Visitors could try writing Chinese characters, making paper-cuts, or tasting Chinese tea. I gave a short talk about the Spring Festival, sharing how families celebrate it together. The exhibition was lively and interesting. I felt proud to introduce our culture to others and amazed by my classmates’ creativity. It was a great chance to learn more about Chinese traditions and share them with friends. 【解析】 【导语】题目要求考生以李华身份为校英文报写一篇关于上周末参加“中国传统文化”主题展示活动的报道，需描述活动过程并表达个人感受。 【详解】1.词汇积累 著名的：famous → well-known 展示：display → exhibit 尝试：try → attempt 惊人的：amazed → astonished 2.句式拓展 合并句子 原句：Last weekend, our school English club organized a “Chinese Traditions” themed exhibition. The event started with a short speech introducing famous Chinese festivals. 拓展句：Last weekend, our school English club organized a “Chinese Traditions” themed exhibition, which started with a short speech introducing famous Chinese festivals. 【点睛】【高分句型1】The event started with a short speech introducing famous Chinese festivals. (运用了现在分词introducing作后置定语) 【高分句型2】I gave a short talk about the Spring Festival, sharing how families celebrate it together. (运用了how连接的宾语从句) 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Music had always been my safe place. Ever since I was six years old and first touched those black and white keys, the piano became my voice when words failed me. My parents said I would spend hours at our old upright piano, making up little tunes before I even learned to read notes properly. That’s when Mr. Wilson entered my life as my piano teacher. He was different from other teachers while others focused only on technique, Mr. Wilson always said, “Your playing may not be perfect, but it’s full of feeling.” Last year, our city hosted its annual Youth Piano Competition. When Mr. Wilson suggested I participate, my hands turned cold with fear. “I’m not ready,” I protested (反对). But he smiled and said, “Music isn’t about being the best, but it’s about sharing your heart.” For three months, I practiced John Denver’s “Country Road” every day after school. Mr. Wilson helped me arrange a special piano version that started softly like a whisper and built to an emotional climax. The day of the semifinals arrived. Backstage, I could hear the previous contestant playing flawlessly (完美无瑕地). When my name was called, my legs felt like jelly. The first few measures went well, but then at the most difficult transition, my mind went completely blank. My fingers kept moving automatically, but the wrong notes rang out like alarm bells. I managed to finish the piece, but the disappointed look on the judges’ faces said it all. For weeks after the competition, I avoided the piano altogether. Then one rainy afternoon, I heard music floating up from downstairs. It was Mr. Wilson at our piano, playing my mistake-filled competition performance, note for wrong note. And yet... there was something strangely beautiful about it. The way he played those “wrong” notes with such certainty made them sound intentional, like they belonged there all along. 注意：(1)续写词数应为150个左右；(2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: I listened quietly as Mr. Wilson played my failed performance. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: A year later, the competition poster caught my eye. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Paragraph 1 (90 words): I listened quietly as Mr. Wilson played my failed performance. Tears filled my eyes as Mr. Wilson played my failed performance, making every wrong note sound beautiful. “These aren’t mistakes,” he said gently, “they’re your heart speaking.” I shivered as the music surrounded me — the nervous parts now sounded honest, the rushed parts full of strength. Where I’d only heard failure before, he showed me the true feelings I’d put into the music without realizing. My breathing became uneven as I finally understood: being real was more important than being perfect. Tears fell onto the piano keys, shining in the light as they celebrated the surprising beauty of my imperfect but brave performance. Paragraph 2 (77 words) A year later, the competition poster caught my eye. “Will you try again?” Mr. Wilson asked. I smiled and nodded. This time, I played without fear. As the final notes faded, the audience erupted in applause — not the polite kind, but the warm. An elderly woman even wiped her eyes. Mr. Wilson patted me on the shoulder contently. It was then that I realized touching someone’s heart was worth more than any first prize. Good music isn’t about perfect notes, but about sharing true feelings. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者自幼通过钢琴表达内心情感，在钢琴老师威尔逊先生的鼓励下参加比赛却因失误落败，陷入自我怀疑后，通过老师用特殊方式重新诠释其失败表演，领悟到音乐真谛与情感传递的价值，最终重拾信心再次参赛并获得认可的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“我静静地听着威尔逊先生弹奏我失败的作品。”可知，第一段可描写作者聆听老师弹奏自己失败的作品时，内心从悲伤到感悟的变化，以及老师通过演奏传递的深层意义。 ②由第二段首句内容“一年后，比赛的海报吸引了我的目光。”可知，第二段可描写作者再次参加比赛的过程，以及在比赛中获得的不同体验和收获。 2.续写线索：聆听演奏——情感变化——领悟真谛——再次参赛——观众反应——感悟升华 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①弹奏：play/perform ②流泪：tears filled my eyes/my eyes welled up with tears ③点头：nodded/agreed with a nod 情绪类 ①温柔地：gently/softly ②诚实的：honest/sincere 【点睛】[高分句型1] As the final notes faded, the audience erupted in applause — not the polite kind, but the warm. (运用了as引导的时间状语从句) [高分句型2] It was then that I realized touching someone’s heart was worth more than any first prize. (运用了强调句型和省略that的宾语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 衡阳市第一中学2025-2026学年高一下学期4月期中考试英语试题 （考试时间：120分钟 考试总分：150分） 注意事项： 1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息 2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上 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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A When considering online winter break camps for kids, finding choices that are both educational and engaging for your children can be a challenge. Create & Learn: Coding & STEM Camps Create & Learn offers different kinds of interactive online classes and camps focused on coding and STEM subjects. Kids can learn Scratch programming, Minecraft engineering, and even dive into artificial intelligence learning. With small class sizes and live instruction from expert teachers, kids get personalized attention and a hands-on learning experience. Best for: Children in grades K-6. Outschool: Diverse Camp Offerings Outschool offers online classes created and taught by individual instructors that cover various subjects including science, art, language arts, and more. Outschool’s flexible class schedules and wide range of topics make it easy for parents to find something that matches their child’s interests. The interactive classes encourage kids to join and learn in a fun environment. Best for: Children ages 5-18. NASA STEM Club This camp on space science helps start love for STEM in young minds. From exploring Mars to diving into the secrets of space and rockets, this camp will captivate kids’ imaginations. Your kids will get into a variety of space-related topics, all tied to real-world NASA projects. Best for: Grades 1-4, science, live online learning. Budding Digital Artist Camp Free your kids’ creativity through digital art projects. Each camp session introduces a new and exciting project, such as designing Minecraft skins, creating emojis, crafting animations, exploring photography, and more. These hands-on activities encourage exploration of emotions and feelings, and teach art basics such as color palettes. Best for: Grades 1-4, art/ design, live online learning. 1. Which camp offers personalized attention to kids? A. NASA STEM Club. B. Budding Digital Artist Camp. C. Outschool: Diverse Camp Offerings. D. Create & Learn: Coding & STEM Camps. 2. What is special about Outschool: Diverse Camp Offerings? A. It offers online classes. B. It accepts high school students. C. It involves space-related topics. D. It encourages students to explore art. 3. Who is the passage intended for? A. Scientists. B. Artists. C. Parents. D. Students. B Artist Willard Wigan is famous for his creations of famous paintings like the Mona Lisa, as well as famous figures such as William Shakespeare. But in order to view his works, you’ll need a microscope. Wigan holds the record for the smallest hand-made sculpture (雕刻作品) ever created. Wigan’s new show, “Miniature Masterpieces”, is currently on display in Nottingham, England. The free exhibition features 20 tiny sculptures, each of which sits in the eye of a needle (针). “This is more complex than any microsurgery,” Wigan says in a video interview. Before beginning work, Wigan does breathing exercises. He uses a microscope to better see the material he’s handling, and he only works between heartbeats. A heartbeat makes his fingers move, which can destroy the work. He uses his own unique tools, like hypodermic needles. “I don’t actually enjoy making them. I just enjoy when I finish them because they stress me out,” Wigan added. “But once they’re made, the glory is when other people see them. When you see people with disbelief on their faces, not being able to explain what they’re seeing, that gives me so much pleasure. ” As a child, Wigan struggled with reading and writing, which he later realized was related to his undiagnosed autism and dyslexia (孤独症和阅读障碍). With his teacher at school telling him he would achieve nothing, making micro-sized sculptures became a source of comfort for him. When Wigan’s mother saw his works, she encouraged him to make them tinier and tinier; “The smaller you make things, the bigger your name will become.” Four of the sculptures in “Miniature Masterpieces” are new works that are part of Wigan’s “Disappearing World” collection, which is meant to highlight the threats facing biodiversity and encourage environmentalism. Wigan will be showing off “Disappearing World” at local schools to spread the ideas behind his art. “These micro-sized sculptures deliver a much bigger message,” Wigan writes on his website, Small Things matter. “It’s an artful reminder that our world is disappearing, and we need to make changes. ” 4. Which of the following best describes Wigan’s creating? A. Theory-based. B. Time-efficient. C. Material-saving. D. Technically-demanding. 5. What brings Wigan great joy? A. People’s admiration. B. His amazing record. C. His working process. D. Uniqueness of his works. 6. Why is Wigan’s childhood experience mentioned in Paragraph 4? A. To arouse people’s pity for him. B. To trace the origin of his creation. C. To highlight the family influence. D. To tell his struggle in school work. 7. What does Wigan intend to express through his works? A. Micro-sized sculpture is a neglected art. B. Great achievements come from daily effort. C. Action should be taken to protect the world. D. One should explore the meanings behind art. C A new study in Annals of Internal Medicine says that going for one longer walk every day may be better for your heart health than going for many short walks. This is especially true for people who don’t do much physical activity. Walking continuously for around 15 minutes, or roughly 1,500 steps, allows the heart to work harder and gain greater health benefits. Although the popular goal of 10,000 steps a day is widely accepted, it actually came from a marketing campaign rather than scientific research. While experts agree that walking more is good for health, this study highlights that the pattern of walking is just as important as the total number of steps taken. Researchers from the University of Sydney analyzed data from 33,560 adults in the UK aged 40 to 79 who walked fewer than 8,000 steps per day. Participants were divided into groups based on the length of their walking sessions, from under five minutes to 15 minutes or more. Their health was then monitored over an eight-year period. The findings showed that those who walked for longer periods of time without stopping had a lower risk of heart disease and death than those who only walked for short periods of time. This benefit was especially noticeable among the least active individuals, including people who walked fewer than 5,000 steps daily. It’s not clear if these people were healthier to begin with, but the researchers took into account things like smoking, being overweight, and having high cholesterol (胆固醇). The study highlights that simple changes, such as setting aside time for a longer daily walk, can make a meaningful difference to heart health. Experts warn that the results only show an association rather than direct cause and effect, but current guidelines still recommend regular moderate exercise. Overall, consistent physical activity, especially walking in longer sessions, plays an important role in maintaining heart health and overall well-being. 8. What does the study mainly suggest in paragraph 1? A. Inactive people should avoid physical exercise. B. Walking speed matters more than walking time. C. Short walks are enough to improve heart health. D. Longer continuous walks benefit the heart more. 9. What can be inferred about the goal of walking 10,000 steps a day? A. It was created for commercial purposes. B. It encourages people to walk too much. C. It ignores differences between age groups. D. It is too difficult for most people to achieve. 10. What can be inferred about the least active participants in the study? A. They preferred short walks to longer ones. B. They showed no improvement in heart health. C. They benefited a lot from longer walking sessions. D. They were healthier than other participants at the start. 11. What does the word moderate in the last paragraph probably mean? A. Very slow. B. Not extreme. C. Quite intense. D. Highly irregular. D Recently, the laboratory of Sami El- Boustani, an assistant professor at the University of Geneva, has studied the role played by motivation in perception and decision- making. “We wanted to observe how sensory information sent by cortical neurons (大脑皮层神经元) is changed by the degree of motivation and to what extent the latter can have an effect on learning and performance in a decision- making task.” explains Sami El- Boustani. The research team developed a behavioral pattern involving mice in a controlled water consumption condition. Researchers first trained these mice to respond to the stimulation of two whiskers (鼠须) (A and B) and to produce an action — licking a spout (壶嘴) — only for whisker A in order to obtain a drop of water. Following this training, these mice reacted mainly to the stimulation of whisker A. Finally, the researchers conducted these experiments at decreasing levels of thirst in order to vary the motivation of the mice to participate in the task. In a state of great thirst, mice licked the spout randomly with great motivation. In a state of medium thirst, the choice of their action became ideal. They mainly licked the spout when whisker A was stimulated. Finally, when they were not very thirsty, their performance in the task atrophied again. By observing the activity of neuronal populations responsible for perceptual decision- making in these mice, researchers discovered that high- motivation leads to the strong stimulation of cortical neurons, which causes a loss of accuracy in the perception of the stimulation. In contrast, in the low- motivation state, the accuracy of the sensory information was recovered, but the strength of the signal was too low for it to be sent correctly. These results reveal that the level of motivation does not only impact decision- making but also the perception of sensory information, which leads to the decision. Researchers observed that mice understood the rule very quickly but could only express this learning much later, depending on a changed perception linked to their level of motivation. The research on the role of motivation in learning opens the way to new adaptive methods that aim to maintain the best level of motivation during learning. 12. Which aspect of motivation does the laboratory’s research focus on? A. What effect learning has on motivation B. What role perception plays in motivation. C. How motivation affects decision making. D. How sensory information affects motivation. 13. What is closest in meaning to the underlined word “atrophied” in paragraph 3? A. Declined. B. Enhanced. C. Stabilized. D. Diversified. 14. In what situation did the mice perform well enough in the experiment? A. The signal was not strong enough. B. They were pushed by high motivation. C. They were motivated to a medium degree. D. The perception of stimulation was inaccurate. 15. What does the last paragraph mainly tell readers? A. A lasting motivation can bring about a proper decision. B. People have difficulty maintaining the best level of motivation. C. High motivation makes the brain process sensory information properly. D. Flexible methods are needed to maintain the right degree of motivation. 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。 This world is filled with conflicts, controversy, and challenges. In order to survive in it, we need to be wise. ____16____, and it calms us down in terrible situations. Here are some strategies that you can use to get wiser. Try experiencing new opportunities Variety is the spice of life but experiencing new opportunities is also how you gain wisdom. ____17____. This is the only way you will gain wisdom and become better. You can try learning new skills that you never thought of learning or going to places that were on your bucket list. Never back away from learning You must be the kind of person who learns something new every day, and you must develop a thirst for knowledge. Take new classes, read books, listen to educational podcasts, and the list goes on and on. ____18____. All of these activities will strengthen your critical-thinking skills. ____19____ All of us make mistakes in life, but it is the acknowledgment of mistakes that makes us grow and do better next time. Whenever we make a mistake, we should learn from it, since dwelling on our shortcomings won’t get us anywhere. Your best teacher will always be your last mistake. Always trust your gut (直觉) People who tend to listen to their hearts are better at making decisions than people who only listen to their minds. We sometimes fail to acknowledge that wisdom is also associated with our gut. Whenever a certain situation persists, check how you react and then go with your instinct. Keep things balanced, look from a rational point of view, and then apply a dose of intuition and emotion to it. ____20____. All these make up the wisdom that paves the path to success. A. Avoid making mistakes B. Learn and grow from your mistakes C. Never let go of your passions and values D. Wisdom provides us with perspective when needed E. You need to get out of your comfort zone or you will never grow F. Curiosity always enables you to observe the world from different angles G. If something confuses you, surf the internet and clear out your problems 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。 Coming from Villa Tesei, one of the neighborhoods in the greater urban region of Buenos Aires, Argentina, muralist (壁画家) Fio Silva adds fantastic effects of brilliant colors and movements to the walls that she touches. Much of her inspiration comes from ____21____. As Silva explains, “I think the idea that ____22____ me the most is that of movement and strength. I like painting animals, especially birds, in a creative way. I ____23____ to make something that attracts ____24____ not only for its colors or size. It is also something that can ‘be ____25____’, and tells you something.” Silva says that she ____26____ her job almost by chance. “I began painting murals because a friend ____27____ me some spray cans (喷漆罐) for my birthday. And with that, I went to paint on the street for the first time, totally out of ____28____. People in my neighborhood ____29____ gave up their walls to let me paint and there I fell in love with painting in the ____30____ space.” Silva is particularly careful with the ____31____ that she chooses to include in an artwork, as certain colors will ____32____ what she wants to express, producing a power that can ____33____ the viewers from the city surroundings into the natural world ____34____ by her. Beautiful art that brightens cities is the public good, and it’s ____35____ to see artists passionately believing in this idea and actively working to make it a reality. 21. A. science B. nature C. fashion D. life 22. A. moves B. worries C. frightens D. inspires 23. A. attempt B. offer C. demand D. continue 24. A. talent B. respect C. attention D. wealth 25. A. read B. bought C. found D. measured 26. A. talked about B. took up C. applied for D. held down 27. A. lent B. passed C. sold D. gave 28. A. necessity B. duty C. curiosity D. satisfaction 29. A. warmly B. hopelessly C. officially D. tiredly 30. A. narrow B. green C. public D. digital 31. A. plants B. lines C. animals D. colors 32. A. predict B. strengthen C. challenge D. prevent 33. A. transport B. change C. make D. translate 34. A. visited B. remembered C. created D. recommended 35. A. surprising B. exciting C. discouraging D. disappointing 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。 While almost everyone in Asia was celebrating the Year of Rabbit in 2023, the Vietnamese were welcoming the Year of Cat. Then why did the Vietnamese have a different name for the new year? ____36____(obvious), Vietnam hasn’t always celebrated the Year of Cat since the zodiac (星座) of rabbit has appeared in many older Vietnamese texts. But it’s unclear when the country started using the cat in ____37____ (it) celebration. The uncertainty around ____38____ change between the rabbit and the cat has led to several theories for the origin. One theory has to do with translation. It’s widely believed that the Chinese word for rabbits ____39____ (sound) like the Vietnamese word for cats. Another possible ____40____ (explain) for Vietnam’s unique celebration has to do with the living conditions in China and Vietnam. Originally, the Chinese lived on the grassy plains, while the Vietnamese lived in the lowland forests. As a result, the Chinese chose the rabbit as an animal ____41____ could be used for food, while the people of Vietnam selected the less wild cat ____42____ (protect) their home. Still, these are not the only theories about the origin of the Year of Cat. Ask a Vietnamese aunt or grandparent, you’re sure to hear several more ____43____ (story) about the Year of Cat. Many of them are related to a party and a race ____44____ (hold) by God among the animals to determine their order in the zodiac. In the story, the cat was disqualified from the zodiac because the rabbit pushed it into the river _____45_____ it did not finish the race. To punish the rabbit, the Vietnamese decided to celebrate the victimized cat. 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，上周末你参加了校英语社团举办的“Chinese Traditions”主题展示活动。请为校英文报写篇报道，内容包括： 1．活动过程； 2．你的感受。 注意： 1．写作词数应为80个左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Music had always been my safe place. Ever since I was six years old and first touched those black and white keys, the piano became my voice when words failed me. My parents said I would spend hours at our old upright piano, making up little tunes before I even learned to read notes properly. That’s when Mr. Wilson entered my life as my piano teacher. He was different from other teachers while others focused only on technique, Mr. Wilson always said, “Your playing may not be perfect, but it’s full of feeling.” Last year, our city hosted its annual Youth Piano Competition. When Mr. Wilson suggested I participate, my hands turned cold with fear. “I’m not ready,” I protested (反对). But he smiled and said, “Music isn’t about being the best, but it’s about sharing your heart.” For three months, I practiced John Denver’s “Country Road” every day after school. Mr. Wilson helped me arrange a special piano version that started softly like a whisper and built to an emotional climax. The day of the semifinals arrived. Backstage, I could hear the previous contestant playing flawlessly (完美无瑕地). When my name was called, my legs felt like jelly. The first few measures went well, but then at the most difficult transition, my mind went completely blank. My fingers kept moving automatically, but the wrong notes rang out like alarm bells. I managed to finish the piece, but the disappointed look on the judges’ faces said it all. For weeks after the competition, I avoided the piano altogether. Then one rainy afternoon, I heard music floating up from downstairs. It was Mr. Wilson at our piano, playing my mistake-filled competition performance, note for wrong note. And yet... there was something strangely beautiful about it. The way he played those “wrong” notes with such certainty made them sound intentional, like they belonged there all along. 注意：(1)续写词数应为150个左右；(2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: I listened quietly as Mr. Wilson played my failed performance. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: A year later, the competition poster caught my eye. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $