单元素养测评卷（一）(Word课后习题)-【满分思维】2026-2027学年高中英语选择性必修第一册学生用书（外研版）

单元素养测评卷(一)  Unit 1 (时间:120分钟　分值:150分)　　　　 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 第一部分　听力(共两节,满分30分) 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分) 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 (　)1.What is Lucy playing? A.The violin. B.The piano. C.The guitar. (　)2.What is small for the woman? A.The T-shirt. B.The hat. C.The skirt. (　)3.How will the speakers go to the sports complex? A.By bus. B.By taxi. C.By subway. (　)4.Where will the man go this weekend? A.His office. B.His home. C.The beach. (　)5.What is the man’s trouble? A.He can’t see the sign clearly. B.He has no ticket for the movie. C.He has parked in the wrong place. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分) 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段录音,回答第6、7题。 (　)6.Where did the man use to play tennis? A.In a club. 　　　　B.In a stadium. C.In the playground. (　)7.What are the speakers going to do? A.Go back home. B.Have a break. C.Play tennis. 听第7段录音,回答第8至10题。 (　)8.Who is probably the woman? A.A teacher. B.A host. C.An accountant. (　)9.What can we learn about Mr Moore? A.He has many hobbies. 　　　　B.He often works overtime. C.He runs a big company. (　)10.What will Mr Moore probably talk about next? A.His work. B.His family. C.His hobbies. 听第8段录音,回答第11至13题。 (　)11.How did the woman’s brother help her? A.He taught her to apply a skill effectively. B.He introduced her to a new habit. C.He advised her to use rewards to build habits. (　)12.What makes the method work according to the speakers? A.The young age. B.The brain chemistry. C.The strong determination. (　)13.Which new habit does the man want to start? A.An exercise habit. 　　　　 B.A cooking habit. C.A writing habit. 听第9段录音,回答第14至16题。 (　)14.Where will the speakers go? A.A mountain. B.A beach. C.A farm. (　)15.What is Gail’s main purpose for the trip? A.To make a fire. 　　　　B.To observe stars. C.To go camping. (　)16.Who will bring the star-watching equipment? A.The man. B.The woman. C.A friend. 听第10段录音,回答第17至20题。 (　)17.What did the speaker enjoy as a young child? A.Climbing. B.Running. C.Swimming. (　)18.What was the speaker doing when he injured himself? A.The long jump. 　　　　B.A handstand. C.A forward roll. (　)19.For how many weeks did the speaker have to give up exercising? A.Eight. B.Twelve. C.Four. (　)20.How did the incident affect the speaker? A.He developed a new hobby. B.He began to read love stories. C.He enjoyed physical challenges even more. 　　　　　　　 　　　　　　 　　　　　　 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 [2026·江苏前黄高级中学高二期中] Magazine subscription Bluey Bluey is the hit TV show that follows the adventures of 6-year-old Bluey and her 4-year-old sister Bingo. Just like them, this is a magazine that loves to play…and play! It’s filled with silly humour and jokes, which bring the crazy funny moments of Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli into an interactive magazine that will keep little kids busy for hours. Marie Claire For 30 years, Marie Claire has offered a powerful mix of style and substance. It’s this unique combination across all our platforms that continues to inspire Australian women to make a difference to their lives and the lives of others. With a proud history of agenda-setting journalism, from equal pay to paid maternity leave (带薪产假), mixed with the latest and greatest fashion, beauty and lifestyle content, we are the iconic and intelligent global brand that informs and guides Australian women. Diabetic Living Diabetic Living is Australia’s only newsstand magazine for people with diabetes and their carers. Every issue contains 45+ healthy and delicious recipes along with features written by experts in the fields of diabetes, research, exercise, mental health, technology and more. Inspiring real-life stories show readers how others are living with type 1, type 2 and gestational (妊娠期的) diabetes as well as prediabetes. It’s a valuable resource for people who want to take charge of their health. Take 5 Take 5 is jam-packed with real-life stories, a pull-out puzzle section and the most opportunities to win prizes out of any Australian magazine. It is packed with tales from everyday Australians whose stories make you laugh, cry, and feel inspired. There are also easy, budget-friendly recipes, expert health advice, plus handy tips to make your life easier. (　)21.What is the main purpose of Bluey? A.To promote the TV show. B.To entertain children. C.To provide parents with tips. D.To teach children practical skills. (　)22.Which word can best describe Marie Claire? A.Academic. B.Conservative. C.Comprehensive. D.Humorous. (　)23.What do Diabetic Living and Take 5 have in common? A.They both provide real-life stories. B.They both contain lots of puzzle games. C.They both focus on diabetes-related contents. D.They both have a large number of competitions. B [2026·福建莆田第一中学高二期中] The unforgiving demands of the IB programme became my reality on the third day of school with an overwhelming physics lab. My teacher’s claim that no one would score above 90% shook my confidence. This anxiety was intensified at home, where my father voiced his concerns over my flat SAT progress, a necessity for a celebrated university. The final catalyst for my breakdown was an unexpected rejection from the Regional Red Cross Youth Council. As vice president of my school’s chapter, I had never considered this possibility. The Red Cross was my passion and what I relied on to set me apart from other applicants. This rejection made my future seem dim, and I broke like a rubber band stretched beyond its limit. I found my mother, the woman who had sacrificed her own career and life for my opportunities, and poured out my fears. She listened attentively before drawing a circle on the tablecloth. “This is your time,” she began. “Eighty percent is schoolwork, ten percent the SAT, and ten percent extracurriculars.” She then looked at me with deep emotion and said, “But most importantly, at one hundred percent, is your mental health.” “Nothing is more important than your health,” she continued. “We want you to have a good job so you’ll be less stressed. If this path makes you so unhappy, it isn’t worth it. If you’re happier flipping hamburgers, so be it.” Her insight was a big relief. I realized a rubber band doesn’t have to keep stretching. A rubber band that wraps around your hair during the day and is allowed to rest on your nightstand at night won’t ever break. Though my routine remained the same—studying hard and pursuing excellence—my perspective was forever changed. The fear of failure lost its power. I am still reaching for the moon, but I am no longer afraid. (　)24.What does the underlined word “catalyst” in Paragraph 2 mean? A.Foundation. B.Solution. C.Symbol. D.Cause. (　)25.What does the author’s mother attach most importance to? A.The author’s overall well-being. B.The sacrifice for her daughter. C.The relief of the author’s stress. D.The author’s devotion to schoolwork. (　)26.What does the use of the “rubber band” try to illustrate? A.A conflict with her father about goals. B.A bond between the author and her mother. C.A shift in the author’s outlook on pressure. D.A link to the author’s academic performance. (　)27.What does the author mean by saying “reaching for the moon”? A.She will be unbeatable. B.She will continue to aim high. C.She has achieved all her goals. D.She has a passion for astronomy. C [2026·四川成都高二阶段练习] “Funny or die” has a whole new meaning, thanks to a study published in April in a medical journal. Women with a strong sense of humour were found to live longer although they were ill, especially for those with heart problems and infection. Happy men seemed to be protected against infection. The researchers reported the findings from a 15-year study on the connection between the sense of humour and death among 53,556 women and men in their country. The team studied the influence of humour on people’s way of thinking, social skills and emotion development, and examined death from different conditions: heart problems, infection and other health problems. The findings showed that for women, those who had high scores on a humorous way of thinking had a 48 percent less risk of death from all causes, a 73 percent lower risk of death from heart problems and an 83 percent lower risk of death from infection. For men, a connection was found only for the risk of death from infection—those with high humour scores had a 74 percent reduced risk. The researchers suggested the sex differences could be due to a small decrease in humour scores as the men aged. No connection was found for the influence of humour on social skills and emotion development. “The humorous way of thinking plays an important role in people’s personality and may influence the way people cope with everyday life,” said the study co-researcher Sven Svebak. “In this way, it may help reduce fighting in daily life, preventing the build-up of stress.” Although the sense of humour is a natural characteristic, it can also be developed through social activities. “I expect that children whose parents have no sense of humour when facing challenges are less likely to develop their sense of humour to cope with everyday life when they grow up,” Sven Svebak said. “But if you had a humourless childhood, never fear—studies show people can learn to be humorous at any age.” (　)28.According to the study, what is the relationship between humour and death risk for women with heart problems? A.Humour has no significant effect on their death risk. B.Humour reduces their death risk by nearly three-quarters. C.Humour increases their life expectancy only if they are not ill. D.Humour helps men more than women in reducing death risk. (　)29.What led to the gender difference in the humour-infection death link? A.Men have poor memories as they age. B.Men have weaker abilities to fight disease. C.Men become less humorous as they grow older. D.Men take part in fewer social activities as they age. (　)30.What can we infer according to Sven Svebak? A.Engaging in social activities can cure infections. B.A sense of humour is an inborn quality that is unchangeable. C.Parents’ way of dealing with difficulties influences their children’s. D.The lack of humour makes it difficult for people to deal with stress in life. (　)31.What is the best title for the text? A.Track humour, ease pain B.Worry little, live better C.Develop humour, reduce stress D.Laugh lots, live longer D Novelists describing amusement are laughing all the way to the bank. Depending on context, characters can crack a smile, roar with laughter or smile through tears. This richness of language may suggest to some that laughter, itself, is a phenomenon of endless variations, one that lends itself to limitless subcategorization. New work led by Roza Kamiloglu, a psychologist at the Free University of Amsterdam, provides evidence that there are just two primary types of laughter: one generated when people find something funny and one caused only through the physical act of tickling (挠痒痒). The work started with the serious business of laugh collection. Dr Kamiloglu instructed research assistants to search YouTube, a video platform, and collect a total of 887 videos that were then categorized based on the comic incidents included. Roughly 70% of these videos were then used to train a laughter-categorizing machine-learning algorithm (算法) to connect different forms of laughter with the activities that caused them. The algorithm was then asked to classify the remaining 30%. After a quick listen, Dr Kamiloglu and her colleagues thought the different laughs would be too varied for any connections to be made. However, the algorithm disagreed. Based on loudness, rhythm and changes in frequency of the sounds, their findings suggested there was something unique about the post-tickling laugh, which showed distinctive patterns (62.5% identifiable) vs humour-related laughter, pointing scientists towards the evolutionary roots of laughter. After all, many mammals including dogs, monkeys, and chimpanzees produce sounds remarkably like laughter. Humans are not the only animals that tickle either. Chimpanzees engage in the activity too. All this suggests that laughter from tickling evolved over 10 million years ago with the common ancestor that humans shared. Dr Kamiloglu suspects that this early sort of laughter probably evolved to help early humans build friendly relations, especially during play. With this in mind, she is now keen to study how infectious different sorts of laughs are. If the tickling laugh is one that truly evolved to bring humans together, it ought to be particularly infectious—but nobody has yet tested if it is. (　)32.What is the main conclusion of Dr Kamiloglu’s study on laughter? A.Laughter cannot be scientifically categorized. B.Laughter generated by tickling is exclusive to humans. C.Laughter fundamentally consists of just two distinct types. D.Laughter can be divided into countless types based on context. (　)33.How did researchers collect data for the study? A.By conducting interviews with professionals. B.By analysing online videos featuring laughter. C.By recording laughter in laboratory experiments. D.By observing babies’ laughter in controlled settings. (　)34.Which of the following would be easier for the algorithm to identify? A.Viewing stand-up comedy. B.Laughing at a friend’s silly face. C.Laughing after being tickled by a brother. D.Watching someone pour salt into the tea. (　)35.What can we infer from the last paragraph? A.The tickling laugh evolves alongside human language development. B.The infectiousness of the tickling laugh remains scientifically unproved. C.Evolutionary functions of the tickling laugh include boosting confidence. D.Chimpanzees’ tickling behaviour challenges laughter’s social bonding function. 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分) [2026·安徽A10联盟高二期中] 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。 The following are some tips for making reading a daily joy without feeling overwhelmed! Make reading part of your routine. Pair reading with an existing habit, like drinking your morning coffee or winding down at night. 36.　　　　　　 Setting a specific time for reading each day can help turn it into a consistent (连续的) habit.  37.　　　　　　 Writing about what you read helps strengthen your thoughts and makes the experience more rewarding. Keep a reading journal, write reviews on Goodreads, start a book blog, or share your thoughts on social media.  Create a comfortable reading spot. Make reading irresistible by setting up a comfortable spot with warm lighting, soft blankets, and a hot drink. Sometimes, getting out of bed and having a warm and comfortable environment makes all the difference. Having a dedicated (专用的) reading space signals your brain that it’s time to relax. 38.　　　　　  Find a reading partner. Share books with a friend, join a book club, or buddy-read with someone online. Comment and cheer on your friend’s post about a book or your favourite book blogger’s blog post. 39.　　　　　　 A reading partner can also introduce you to books you might not have picked up otherwise.  Be kind to yourself. Reading should be enjoyable, not a task. If you miss a day, don’t stress—just pick up where you left off. 40.　　　　　　 The goal is to develop a lifelong love for books, not to rush through them.  A.Every page you read is a win. B.Share books with your friends. C.Document your reading journey. D.It also helps you lose yourself in a book. E.Reading books quickly can help save your free time. F.Connecting books with daily routines makes reading second nature. G.Discussing books makes reading more fun and keeps you responsible. 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) [2026·辽宁阜新部分重点高中高二期中] 阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 When I was in Westwood High School, history came alive with Mr Jacobs’ creative teaching. Unlike the usual 　41　, his classes were filled with discussions and activities that made learning history 　42　.   One day, during a lesson on the Renaissance, Mr Jacobs had us break into groups to discuss the impact of the 　43　 on society. My group was 　44　 puzzled, but he inspired us, saying, “Your opinions matter.” So we dove into the debate, and I found myself 　45　 for the role of art in shaping culture. That moment ignited (点燃) my 　46　 for debate.   Mr Jacobs 　47　 my enthusiasm and gently pushed me to join the debate team of our school, which significantly boosted my confidence. His 　48　 in our abilities was infectious, and I felt it every time he said, “You can achieve more than you think.”  In a history class of the second year, I was 　49　 about answering a question. With a smile, Mr Jacobs 　50　 me and said, “Take a chance, even if it’s not perfect.” I did, and it 　51　 a class discussion that enriched my comprehension.   I am 　52　 for Mr Jacobs’ influence and carry with me the lessons of 　53　 he taught. Mr Jacobs was more than a teacher; he was a role model who 　54　 my path to success. I will always 　55　 the great influence he had on my high school experience.  (　)41.A.performances　　　　　B.lessons C.exams D.chances (　)42.A.memorable B.boring C.difficult D.moving (　)43.A.technology B.art C.agriculture D.computer (　)44.A.frequently B.slowly C.initially D.slightly (　)45.A.advocating B.searching C.applying D.preparing (　)46.A.fear B.respect C.support D.passion (　)47.A.ignored B.changed C.recognized D.decreased (　)48.A.talent B.fault C.shift D.faith (　)49.A.excited B.worried C.curious D.proud (　)50.A.encouraged B.warned C.forced D.promised (　)51.A.subscribed to B.engaged in C.brought about D.picked up (　)52.A.suitable B.beneficial C.sorry D.grateful (　)53.A.patience B.courage C.honesty D.generosity (　)54.A.paved B.defended C.approved D.generated (　)55.A.adopt B.expose C.remember D.protest 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分) [2025·福建福州高二联考] 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 formation and development of China’s Maritime Silk Road, with a history of several thousand years, wove a tapestry (织锦,挂毯) of maritime 56.　　　　　　 (effort)—from modest beginnings in the Pre-Qin Era to the vibrant large-scale maritime trade that flourished after the Qin and Han dynasties, from maritime migration for 57.　　　　　　 (survive) to economic trade, China’s Maritime Silk Road has experienced 58.　　　　　　 unusual course.  During the Qin and Han dynasties, social stability and development became the 59.　　　　　　　　　 (important) issues for the state which had just been unified into a 60.　　　　　　 (centralize) state. During this period, social productive forces made great progress, 61.　　　　　 which shipbuilding technology and navigation technology were developed by leaps and bounds compared with before. It was during this period 62.　　　　　　 all the navigation routes along the Chinese coast were unimpeded (畅通的). Upon this solid foundation, the name of China 63.　　　　　　 (carve) in history through establishing the world’s first oceanic route—the Maritime Silk Road, sailing from the calm waters of the South China Sea to the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean.  64.　　　　　　 (apparent), this route not only facilitated the exchange of goods but also fostered cultural and intellectual dialogue between civilizations, 65.　　　　　　 (leave) an everlasting mark on human history.  第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) [2025·河南商丘高二期中] 假定你是李华, 你的英语老师要求你们在下周的英语课上分享自己的一次幽默经历。请你准备一份发言稿, 内容包括: 1.讲述你的幽默故事; 2.描述你的感受。 注意: 1.写作词数应为80个左右; 2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Hello, everyone!         第二节(满分25分) [2026·福建福宁古五校高二期中] 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。 The summer break was drawing near. Leo and his brother Max burst with joy and kept talking about the trip at the thought of visiting their grandparents again. The long-awaited day came at last. With the whole family all packed and ready, they headed eagerly right away to their grandparents’ small house. On the way, the brothers chatted excitedly about the fun times they’d shared with their grandparents before. At last a cozy small blue house with a high white chimney came into sight gradually. Behind it lay the quiet forest holding their sweet good memories with Grandpa. They pulled up at the driveway where Grandma stood at the end waiting happily with a big smile. Leo and Max each hugged Grandma tightly, and then rushed quickly into the living room yelling, “Grandpa, we’re home!” Seeing them walk in, Grandpa was over the moon. He tried to stand with all his strength from his chair but failed, a helpless look flashing across his face. Grandma sighed softly—she had thought more than once lately that a cane (拐杖) would help him, though she hadn’t mentioned it yet, knowing how stubborn he was. Grandma explained his health had worsened fast lately and he might never stand up alone again. But Grandpa insisted, “I can!”, still in his boyish way. Mum and the grandparents were delighted to reunite after such a long time, sitting together and chatting about what had happened recently. Bored with the adults’ slow conversation, the brothers wandered into the green forest. Tall trees stretched high skyward, thick branches crossing overhead while young ones standing straight like brave guards. Grandpa was once a great explorer full of wisdom. He could tell birds’ origins easily by their calls. Trees, birds, lizards, small bugs…How many happy moments they’d shared with him here before! Worried Grandpa couldn’t stand up, Leo said, “We need to cheer him up.” “Grandpa loves birds—let’s catch one for him?” Max suggested softly. “But he hates birds being caged!” Leo shook his head firmly. 注意:续写词数应为150个左右。 Paragraph 1: Then a clever thought hit Leo suddenly.         Paragraph 2: Filled with joy, the brothers presented it to Grandpa.        学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 单元素养测评卷(一) 　　1—5　　ACBAC 6—10　 BCBAB 11—15　ABCAC 16—20ABCBA 　　21—25　BCADA 26—30　CBBCC 31—35　DCBCB 36—40　FCDGA 　　41—45　BABCA 46—50　DCDBA 51—55　CDBAC 第一部分 录音稿 Text 1 M: Does Lucy still play the violin? W: Yes, she is practising it every day. She used to play the piano and guitar. Text 2 W: The T-shirt from Grandma looks nice on me. But the skirt she gave me isn’t big enough. M: What about the hat Grandma gave you? W: It’s quite large, but I like it. Text 3 M: Do you think we should take the subway to the sports complex? W: I think we’d better take a bus. M: Are you kidding? There’s no bus in that direction. Let’s take a taxi. W: Up to you! Text 4 W: I hear you had to change your plans for this weekend. M: Yeah, I have to work so I can’t go to the beach with you. W: That’s too bad. M: Yeah, it’s just my luck. Text 5 W: Sir, did you see the no parking sign? M: I won’t be here long. My wife will finish her movie in five minutes. W: Sorry, sir, not even for one minute. You’ll get a parking fine if you don’t go. Text 6 M: You played tennis fairly well. W: Thanks. So did you. M: Do you often come here to play? W: Not very often. I often play with other teachers in our school playground. What about you? M: I come here twice a week. I used to play with my brother in a stadium near my home. But he went abroad last month, so I have to find a new partner. I’m lucky enough to have such a good player like you in the club. W: Thanks again. So much for the break and another round? M: OK. It’s your turn to serve the ball. Text 7 W: Hi, Mr Moore. We know you are very fond of playing cards and fishing, and it seems that you’ve also been interested in cycling and drawing recently. M: Yes. Life is not just about work. Entertainment should also play an important role in life. W: I totally agree with you. Today, our audience would like to hear how you manage to balance your busy work with your passions. M: Accounting is not easy as it requires extreme attention to detail, and I have to work with numbers. But I always try to finish my work on time to make sure I have enough personal time. W: I see. Now, let’s move on to the second question. Can you tell us something about your wife and your kids? M: Well… Text 8 W: I always exercise right after leaving my office. Once I combine these two actions, they become just another part of my routine. M: Combine your habits? W: Yeah. It’s a method in habit formation that involves linking a new habit with an existing one that you perform regularly. We’ve all done it in school, work, and personal life. My brother instructed me on how to use this skill effectively. M: Wow. I’ve naturally done this since I was young. I bet it works because of the reward system of your mind. You release feel-good chemicals after finishing daily tasks, so it’s easier to build new habits. W: True! If you want to start a breathing practice, do it right after brushing your teeth. M: How about keeping a journal? I’d love to start doing that after the evening cooking routine I’ve already established. W: That’s perfect! Start small and keep going. Text 9 M: Hey, Gail. Want to go to watch the stars with me? W: Sure! M: What would you prefer: a remote beach, a farm, or a mountain? W: Even though the mountains are farther than a beach or farm, the lack of lights will make the stars much clearer. M: Absolutely! It’ll be worth the trip! W: Still, my main goal is to sleep outside in a tent. Even if we don’t see any new places or stars, I’ll still be happy just to go camping together. M: Agreed! We can make a fire and enjoy the night. W: That sounds amazing. Do I need a telescope? M: I’ll bring one. But still, some planets are visible just with our eyes. An app will help us identify stars. W: I’ll download one. Besides the camping stuff and star-watching equipment, how will we get there? M: Oh, true. Public transport doesn’t go to the mountains. I’ll ask around if I can borrow a friend’s truck! Text 10 M: As a young child, I always enjoyed physical challenges more than mental ones. I liked to run and build swings. At that stage, I hadn’t yet learned to climb or swim, but I would have loved to try those two. One day, we had a physical education class at school. We did the long jump and handstands, but it was when I tried to do a forward roll that the disaster struck. Somehow, I twisted my neck in an extremely painful way. I screamed loudly, and the teachers were very concerned. An ambulance was called, and I was taken to a hospital. The doctors fitted me with a collar, and I was told to avoid exercise and stay away from school for eight weeks. At first, I was very bored. Having to keep still all day was no fun. So I started to read. I looked at books on the shelf at home. I wasn’t interested in love stories. I avoided those, but crime and adventure did appeal to me. During those eight weeks, I developed a lifelong love of reading. When my collar was removed, the doctors told me not to exercise for another four weeks. Instead of being disappointed, I was happy to devote more time to my new love—reading. 第二部分 第一节 A 【文章大意】 这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四款澳大利亚杂志:Bluey以互动幽默娱乐儿童;Marie Claire兼具时尚与深度内容;Diabetic Living为糖尿病患者提供健康资源;Take 5含真实故事、谜题及获奖机会。 21.B　细节理解题。根据第一段“It’s filled with silly humour and jokes, which bring the crazy funny moments of Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli into an interactive magazine that will keep little kids busy for hours.”可知,Bluey的主要目的是给孩子们带来欢乐。故选B。 22.C　推理判断题。根据Marie Claire部分“It’s this unique combination across all our platforms that continues to inspire Australian women to make a difference to their lives and the lives of others. With a proud history of agenda-setting journalism, from equal pay to paid maternity leave (带薪产假), mixed with the latest and greatest fashion, beauty and lifestyle content, we are the iconic and intelligent global brand that informs and guides Australian women.”可知,Marie Claire杂志很全面。故选C。 23.A　细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Inspiring real-life stories show readers how others are living with type 1, type 2 and gestational (妊娠期的) diabetes as well as prediabetes.”以及最后一段“Take 5 is jam-packed with real-life stories, a pull-out puzzle section and the most opportunities to win prizes out of any Australian magazine.”可知,Diabetic Living和Take 5的共同点是都提供了真实的生活故事。故选A。 B 【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文,主要讲述了作者因IB课程、SAT成绩及红十字会申请受挫而崩溃,在母亲开导下转变对压力的看法,调整心态的故事。 24.D　词义猜测题。根据第二段中的“The final catalyst for my breakdown was an unexpected rejection from the Regional Red Cross Youth Council. As vice president of my school’s chapter, I had never considered this possibility. The Red Cross was my passion and what I relied on to set me apart from other applicants. This rejection made my future seem dim, and I broke like a rubber band stretched beyond its limit.”可知,红十字会的拒绝是让作者最终崩溃的因素,故catalyst意为“原因,诱因”,与cause含义相近。故选D项。 25.A　细节理解题。根据第三段中的“She then looked at me with deep emotion and said, ‘But most importantly, at one hundred percent, is your mental health.’”以及第四段中的“‘Nothing is more important than your health,’ she continued.”可知,作者的母亲最重视的是作者的整体健康状况。故选A项。 26.C　推理判断题。根据第二段中的“This rejection made my future seem dim, and I broke like a rubber band stretched beyond its limit.”以及第五段中的“Her insight was a big relief. I realized a rubber band doesn’t have to keep stretching. A rubber band that wraps around your hair during the day and is allowed to rest on your nightstand at night won’t ever break.”可知,作者最初用“橡皮筋”比喻自己因压力崩溃,后来在母亲开导下,用“能休息的橡皮筋”比喻学会缓解压力,体现了作者对压力看法的转变。故选C项。 27.B　推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Though my routine remained the same—studying hard and pursuing excellence—my perspective was forever changed. The fear of failure lost its power. I am still reaching for the moon, but I am no longer afraid.”可知,作者依然保持努力学习、追求卓越的状态,只是不再害怕失败,故“reaching for the moon”指“继续树立高远目标并为之努力”。故选B项。 C 【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一项研究发现幽默感与寿命存在关联——有强烈幽默感的女性更长寿,快乐的男性可抵御感染;研究还分析了男女差异原因及幽默感的培养方式。 28.B　细节理解题。根据第三段中“The findings showed that for women, those who had high scores on a humorous way of thinking had a 48 percent less risk of death from all causes, a 73 percent lower risk of death from heart problems and an 83 percent lower risk of death from infection.”(研究结果显示,对女性来说,那些在幽默思维方式上得分高的人死于各种原因的风险降低了48%,死于心脏病的风险降低了73%,死于感染的风险降低了83%。)可知,幽默感能使患心脏病的女性死亡风险降低近四分之三。故选B。 29.C　细节理解题。根据第三段中“The researchers suggested the sex differences could be due to a small decrease in humour scores as the men aged.”(研究人员表示,这种性别差异可能是由于男性随着年龄增长,其幽默感得分略有下降。)可知,男女在幽默感与感染死亡关联上的差异,源于男性的幽默感随年龄增长减弱。故选C。 30.C　推理判断题。根据第五段中“I expect that children whose parents have no sense of humour when facing challenges are less likely to develop their sense of humour to cope with everyday life when they grow up…”(我认为,当父母在面对挑战时缺乏幽默感,他们的孩子长大后,也不太可能培养出用幽默感应对日常生活的能力……)可知,父母应对困难的方式会影响孩子。故选C。 31.D　主旨大意题。文章开篇即点明研究核心:“Women with a strong sense of humour were found to live longer although they were ill, especially for those with heart problems and infection. Happy men seemed to be protected against infection.”(研究发现,幽默感强的女性即使生病也能活得更久,尤其是那些有心脏病和感染的女性。快乐的男性似乎能抵御感染。),后文围绕幽默感与长寿(降低死亡风险)展开,核心是幽默与长寿的关联。D项(多笑笑,更长寿)准确概括主旨,可以作为本文的最佳标题。故选D。 D 【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文,介绍了一项关于笑声分类的心理学研究。阿姆斯特丹自由大学的心理学家Roza Kamiloglu博士通过分析YouTube视频中的笑声,发现人类的笑声主要分为两种:因某事有趣引发的笑和因挠痒痒这种身体行为引发的笑。研究还探讨了这两种笑声的进化意义,并推测挠痒痒的笑声可能有助于早期人类建立社交联系。 32.C　细节理解题。根据第二段“New work led by Roza Kamiloglu, a psychologist at the Free University of Amsterdam, provides evidence that there are just two primary types of laughter: one generated when people find something funny and one caused only through the physical act of tickling(挠痒痒).”(阿姆斯特丹自由大学的心理学家Roza Kamiloglu领导的一项新研究提供了证据,证明只有两种主要类型的笑声:一种是当人们发现有趣的事情时产生的,另一种是通过挠痒痒的身体行为产生的。)可知,Kamiloglu 博士关于笑声研究的主要结论是笑声从根本上主要由两种不同类型组成。故选C。 33.B　推理判断题。根据第三段“The work started with the serious business of laugh collection. Dr Kamiloglu instructed research assistants to search YouTube, a video platform, and collect a total of 887 videos that were then categorized based on the comic incidents included.”(这项工作从认真收集笑声开始。Kamiloglu 博士指示研究助手在视频平台 YouTube 上搜索,共收集了 887 个视频,然后根据其中包含的滑稽事件进行分类。)可知,研究人员通过分析网上有笑声的视频来收集研究数据。故选B。 34.C　推理判断题。根据文章第五段“Based on loudness, rhythm and changes in frequency of the sounds, their findings suggested there was something unique about the post-tickling laugh, which showed distinctive patterns (62.5% identifiable) vs humour-related laughter, pointing scientists towards the evolutionary roots of laughter.”[根据声音的响度、节奏和频率变化,他们的研究结果表明,挠痒痒后的笑声有其独特之处,与幽默相关的笑声相比,它呈现出独特的模式(62.5% 可识别),这为科学家们揭示了笑声的进化根源。]可知,算法更容易识别挠痒痒引发的笑声,即“被兄弟挠痒痒后发笑”更容易被算法识别。故选C。 35.B　推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“If the tickling laugh is one that truly evolved to bring humans together, it ought to be particularly infectious—but nobody has yet tested if it is.”(如果挠痒痒引发的笑真的经过进化能拉近人的距离,它应该特别具有感染力——但还没有人测试过它是否如此。) 可知,挠痒痒引发的笑的感染力在科学上尚未得到证实。故选B。 第二节 【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了让阅读成为日常乐趣且不是压力的几条实用建议,助力培养阅读习惯。 36.F　根据上文“Pair reading with an existing habit, like drinking your morning coffee or winding down at night.”以及下文“Setting a specific time for reading each day can help turn it into a consistent(连续的) habit.”可知,此处应衔接“阅读与日常习惯结合”的话题,说明这种结合的作用。F选项 (将书籍与日常习惯联系起来,会让阅读成为第二天性。)中connecting books with daily routines呼应上文pair reading with an existing habit,makes reading second nature解释了这种结合的效果,为下文“培养持续习惯”铺垫,符合语境。故选F项。 37.C　根据下文“Writing about what you read helps strengthen your thoughts and makes the experience more rewarding. Keep a reading journal, write reviews on Goodreads, start a book blog, or share your thoughts on social media.”可知,该段核心是“记录阅读相关内容”,且结合其他段落结构,此处应为概括该段内容的中心句。C选项 (记录你的阅读之旅。)精准概括了下文“写读后感、记日记、写评论”等内容,与其他段落中心句格式一致(均为祈使句),符合语境。故选C项。 38.D　根据上文“Having a dedicated (专用的) reading space signals your brain that it’s time to relax.”可知,此处应进一步说明专用阅读空间的好处,承接上文的“放松”作用。D选项 (它还能帮助你沉浸在书中。)中it指代上文having a dedicated(专用的) reading space,also体现递进关系,补充了专用阅读空间的另一个优势,符合语境。故选D项。 39.G　根据上文“Share books with a friend, join a book club, or buddy-read with someone online. Comment and cheer on your friend’s post about a book or your favourite book blogger’s blog post.”以及下文“A reading partner can also introduce you to books you might not have picked up otherwise.”可知,此处应说明“与他人交流阅读”的好处,衔接上文的互动行为与下文的推荐书籍。G选项 (讨论书籍会让阅读更有趣,也能让你更有责任感。)既呼应了上文“分享、评论”等交流行为,又说明了这种行为的积极效果,符合语境。故选G项。 40.A　根据上文“If you miss a day, don’t stress—just pick up where you left off.”以及下文“The goal is to develop a lifelong love for books, not to rush through them.”可知,此处应传递“阅读不必追求速度或数量,重在享受”的理念,承接上文的“不必焦虑”。A选项 (你读的每一页都是一种胜利。)强调了阅读的过程价值,呼应下文“不匆匆读完”的观点,符合语境。故选A项。 第三部分　 第一节 【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文,主要介绍的是作者在Westwood High School时,历史老师Mr Jacobs通过生动的教学方法,如小组讨论和鼓励参与,激发了作者对历史及辩论的热爱,并对作者的人生产生了深远影响。 41.B　根据前文“…history came alive with Mr Jacobs’ creative teaching.”及“Unlike the usual…”可知,Jacobs老师的课与常规的课不同。故选B项。performance表演,表现;lesson课,教训;exam考试;chance机会。 42.A　根据前文“Unlike the usual…his classes were filled with discussions and activities…”可知,不像平常的课程,Jacobs老师的课充满了讨论和活动,让人难忘。故选A项。memorable难忘的;boring无聊的;difficult困难的;moving令人感动的。 43.B　根据前文a lesson on the Renaissance及下文“…for the role of art in shaping culture.”可知,这节课上讨论艺术的影响。故选B项。technology技术;art艺术;agriculture农业;computer电脑。 44.C　根据下文“…but he inspired us…So we dove into the debate…”可知,一开始,作者的小组十分困惑,直到受到老师的鼓舞。故选C项。frequently频繁地;slowly缓慢地;initially起初;slightly稍微。 45.A　根据后文“…for the role of art in shaping culture. That moment ignited (点燃) my…for debate.”可知,作者为艺术在塑造文化中的作用辩护,勇于表达自己的观点。故选A项。advocate提倡,为……辩护;search搜索;apply应用,申请;prepare准备。 46.D　根据下文“Mr Jacobs…my enthusiasm and gently pushed me to join the debate team of our school, which significantly boosted my confidence.”可知,在辩论中作者提出了自己的观点,从此点燃了辩论热情。故选D项。fear恐惧; respect尊敬;support支持;passion激情,热情。 47.C　根据后文“…gently pushed me to join the debate team of our school…”可知,Jacobs认可了作者的辩论热情,进一步推动作者的进步。故选C项。ignore忽视;change改变;recognize识别,认可;decrease减少。 48.D　根据下文“You can achieve more than you think.”可知,老师对作者的能力很有信心,这种信心感染了作者。故选D项。talent天赋,才能;fault过错;shift转换,轮换;faith信念,信心。 49.B　根据下文“Take a chance, even if it’s not perfect.”可知,作者对于回答这个问题是担心的。故选B项。excited激动的; worried担心的;curious好奇的;proud骄傲的。 50.A　根据下文“Take a chance, even if it’s not perfect.”可知,这是老师鼓励作者的话语。故选A项。encourage鼓励;warn警告;force强迫;promise承诺。 51.C　根据后文“…a class discussion that enriched my comprehension.”可知,这次讨论丰富了作者的理解,来自老师的鼓励引起了这次讨论的成功。故选C项。subscribe to订阅,同意;engage in参与;bring about引起,导致,使发生;pick up捡起。 52.D　根据上文Jacobs老师鼓励作者及后文Mr Jacobs’ influence可知,作者感激老师对于自己的影响。故选D项。suitable合适的;beneficial有益处的; sorry抱歉的;grateful感激的。 53.B　根据上文老师说过的话“Your opinions matter.”、“You can achieve more than you think.”及“Take a chance, even if it’s not perfect.”可知,在作者犹豫、迷茫、困惑时,老师总是会鼓励作者,给作者勇气。故选B项。patience耐心;courage勇气;honesty诚实;generosity慷慨。 54.A　根据后文my path to success可知,pave one’s path意为“为某人铺平道路”,是固定短语。故选A项。pave铺(路);defend防御;approve同意;generate产生。 55.C　根据后文“…the great influence he had on my high school experience.”可知,作者将永远记得Jacobs老师对自己高中生活的巨大影响。故选C项。adopt采用,收养; expose暴露;remember记得;protest抗议。 第二节 【文章大意】 这是一篇说明文,主要讲述了中国海上丝绸之路的形成、发展以及重要作用。 56.efforts　考查名词复数。此处表示大量的努力,应用effort的复数形式。故填efforts。 57.survival　考查名词。空处作介词for的宾语,应用名词survival。故填survival。 58.an　考查冠词。course为泛指,且unusual是发音以元音音素开头的单词。故填an。 59.most important　考查形容词最高级。根据上文定冠词以及句意可知,此处为最高级,在important前加most。故填most important。 60.centralized　考查形容词。应用形容词centralized修饰名词state,作定语。故填centralized。 61.among　考查介词。此处为“介词+关系代词”引导的非限制性定语从句,且表示“在(三者或三者以上)……中”,应用among。故填among。 62.that　考查强调句。此处为强调句结构“it was/is+被强调部分+that/who+其他”,被强调部分为during this period。故填that。 63.was carved　考查动词时态、语态和主谓一致。主语the name of China与carve构成被动关系,结合上文upon this solid foundation及句意可知,发生在过去,应用一般过去时的被动语态,主语表示单数意义,谓语用单数。故填was carved。 64.Apparently　考查副词。空处修饰后文句子,应用副词apparently,且位于句首,首字母应大写。故填Apparently。 65.leaving　考查非谓语动词。此处leave与route构成逻辑上的主动关系,故用现在分词作状语。故填leaving。 第四部分 第一节 One possible version: Hello, everyone!  I’m Li Hua. I’d like to share a funny incident that happened to me last week. I was rushing to school and accidentally put on two different shoes, completely unaware of my mistake. When I arrived in class, my classmates burst into laughter. Initially, I felt quite embarrassed by the situation; however, as I took a moment to reflect, I soon recognized the humour in it. While I felt a bit silly, this experience served as a valuable lesson, reminding me to slow down and pay closer attention to the details in my daily life. It’s a day that I won’t forget, and it’s a wonderful reminder that we should seek out humour in life’s seemingly small things. Thank you for listening! 第二节 【思路点拨】 本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了暑假里利奥和马克斯兄弟俩去看望外祖父母,发现曾充满探索精神的外祖父身体变差、难以独自站立,兄弟俩在森林中回忆起和外祖父的快乐时光后,决定想办法让外祖父开心的故事。 【详解】 1.段落续写: ①由第一段首句内容 “这时利奥突然想到一个好主意。”可知,第一段可描写利奥想出为外祖父用小树制作拐杖的办法,兄弟俩达成共识后,准备工具、挑选合适的树木,花费时间精心制作拐杖的过程。 ②由第二段首句内容 “兄弟俩满心欢喜地把它送给了外祖父。”可知,第二段可描写外祖父收到拐杖时的反应,尝试借助拐杖站立的过程,以及在场家人的情绪,最后体现兄弟俩对亲情力量的感悟。 2.续写线索:想到制作拐杖的主意—准备工具并挑选树木—精心制作拐杖—送拐杖给外祖父—外祖父尝试站立—家人欣喜—感悟亲情力量 One possible version: Then a clever thought hit Leo suddenly. “Why not make a cane out of a young tree?” Max thought it was a good idea. Having reached an agreement (现在分词短语作状语), the two brothers hurried back to their grandfather’s house for tools, and then raced to the woods. Among the trees, Max suggested selecting a straight one—free of knots to avoid scratching Grandpa’s hands (不定式作目的状语). Leo nodded his head. They spent hours crafting (现在分词作宾补) a smooth-textured, perfectly sized cane, convinced that Grandpa would cherish it (宾语从句). Filled with joy, the brothers presented it to Grandpa. As he took it (时间状语从句), his hands trembled with delight. Leo voiced their hope that the cane would aid him in standing and exploring the woods (同位语从句). Grandpa smiled, determined to give it a try (形容词短语作状语), not to disappoint his grandsons (不定式作目的状语). Holding the cane (现在分词短语作状语), he stood up, gathering strength in his legs (现在分词短语作状语). All present were delighted, tears welling up in Grandpa’s eyes (独立主格结构). It was at the moment that (强调句型) the brothers appreciated the power of family affection. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $单元。素养测评卷一第一部分听力第一节听下面五段录音，每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段录音播放两遍。Text one, does Lucy still play the violin? Yes. he is practicing IT every day. SHE used to play the piano and guitar. Does Lucy still play the violin? Yes. he is practicing IT every day. He used to play the piano and guitar. Text to the t shirt from grandma looks nice on me, but the skirt SHE gave me isn't big enough. What about the hat grandma gave you? It's quite large, but I like IT. The t shirt from grandma looks nice on me, but the skirt SHE gave me isn't big enough. What about the hat grandma gave you? It's quite large, but I like IT. Text three, do you think we should take the subway to the sports complex? I think we'd Better take a bus. Are you kidding? There's no bus in that direction. Let's take a taxi . up to you. Do you think we should take the subway to the sports complex? I think we'd Better . take a bus. There is no bus in that direction. Let's take a taxi . up to you. Text or I hear you had to change your plans for this weekend. Yeah, I have to work so I can't go to the beach with you. That's too bad. Yeah, it's just my luck. I hear you have to change your plans . for this weekend. Yeah, I have to work, so I can't go to the . beach with you. That's too bad. Yeah, it's just my luck. Text five, sir, did you see the no parking sign? I won't . be here long. My wife will finish her movie in five minutes. Sorry, sir, not even for one minute. You'll get a parking fine if you don't go. Sir, did you see the no parking sign? I won't . be here along. My wife will finish her movie in five minutes. Sorry, sir, not even for one minute. You'll get a parking fine if you don't go. 第二节听下面5段录音，每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟，听完后每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间，每段录音播放两遍。听第六段录音，回答第六、七题。Text six, you played tennis fairly well. thanks. So did you. Do you . often come here to play? Not very often. I often play with other teachers in our school playground. What about you? I come here. IA week, I used to play with my brother in a stadium near my home, but he went abroad last month, so I have to find a new partner. I'm lucky enough to have such a good player like you in the club. Thanks again. So much for the break and another round. Okay, it's your turn to serve the ball. You played tennis fairly well. thanks. So did you. Do you often come here to play? Not very often. I often play with other teachers in our school playground. What about you? I come here twice a week. I used to play with my brother in a stadium near my home, but he went to abroad last month, so I have to find a new partner. I'm lucky enough to have such a good player like you in the club. Thanks again. So much for the break and another round. Okay, it's your turn to serve the ball. 听第七段录音，回答第8至10题。Text seven hi, mister Moore. We know you are very fond of playing cards and fishing and IT seems that you've also been interested in cycling and drawing recently. Yes, life is not just about work. Entertainment should also play an important role in life. I totally agree with you today. Our audience would like to hear how you manage to baLance your busy work with your passions. Accounting is not easy as IT requires extreme attention to detail, and I have to work with numbers, but I always try to finish my work on time to make sure I have enough personal time. I see. Now let's move on to the second question. Can you tell us something about your wife and your kids? Well, hi, mr. Moore. We know . you are very fond of playing cards and fishing, and IT seems that you've also been interested in cycling and drawing recently. Yes, life is not just about work. Entertainment should also play an important role in life. I totally agree with you today. Our audience would like to hear how you manage to baLance your busy work with your passions. Accounting is not easy as IT requires extreme attention to detail, and I have to work with numbers, but I always try to finish my work on time to make sure I have enough . personal time. I see. Now let's move on to the second question. Can you tell us something about your wife and . your kids? well. 听第八段录音，回答第11至13题。Text eight, I always exercise right after leaving my office. Once I combine these two actions, they become just another part of my routine. Combine your habits. Yeah, it's a method in habit formation that involves linking a new habit with an existing one that you perform regularly. We've all done IT in school work and personal life. My brother instructed me on how to use this scale effectively. Wow, i've naturally done this since I was Young. I bet IT works because of the reward system of your mind. You released feel good chemicals after finishing daily tasks, so it's easier to build new habits. True, if you want to start a breathing practice, do IT right after brushing your teeth. How about keeping a journal? I'd love to start doing that after the evening cooking routine i've . already established. That's perfect. Start small and keep going. I always exercise right after leaving my office. Once I combine these two actions, they become just another part of my routine. Combine your habits. Yeah, it's a method in habit formation that involves linking a new habit with an existing one that you perform regularly. We've all done IT in school work and personal life. My brother instructed me on how to use this scale effectively. Wow. i've naturally done this since I was Young. I bet IT works because of the reward system of your mind. You released feel good chemicals after finishing daily tasks, so it's easier to build new habits. True, if you want to start a breathing practice, do IT right after brushing your teeth. How about keeping a journal? I'd love to start doing that after the evening cooking routine i've already established. That's perfect. Start small and keep going. 听第九段录音，回答第14至16题。Text nine, hey, gay, want to go to watch the stars with me? sure. What would you prefer? A remote beach, a farm or a mountain? Even though the mountains are farther than a beach or farm, the lack of lights will make the stars much clear. Absolutely, it'll be worth the trip still. My main goal is to sleep outside in a tent. Even if we don't see any new places or stars, i'll still be happy just to go camping together. agreed. We can make a fire and enjoy the night. That sounds amazing. Do I need a telescope? All bring one. But still, some planes are visible just with our eyes. And APP will help us identify stars. I'll download one besides the camping stuff in. Start watching equipment. How will we get there? Oh, true. Public transport doesn't go to the mountains. I'll ask around if I can borrow a friend's truck. Hey, gay, want to go to watch the stars with me? sure. What would you prefer? A remote beach, a farm or a mountain? Even though the mountains are farther than a beach or farm, the lack of lights will make the stars much clear. Absolutely, it'll be worth the trip still. My main goal is to sleep outside in a tent. Even if we don't see any new places or stars, i'll still be happy just to go camping together. agreed. We can make a fire and enjoy the night. That sounds amazing. Do I need a telescope? All bring one. But still, some planes are visible just with our eyes. And APP will help us identify stars. I'll download one besides the camp gn stuff and start watching equipment. How will we get there? Oh true. Public transport doesn't go to the mountains. I'll ask around if I can borrow a friend's truck. 听第十段录音，回答第17至20题。Text ten as a Young child, I always enjoyed physical chAllenges more than mental ones. I liked to run and build swings at that stage. I hadn't yet learned to climb or swim, but I would have loved to try those too. One day, we had a physical education class at school. We did the long jump in handstands. But IT was, when I tried to do a forward role that the disaster struck. Somehow I twisted my neck in an extremely painful way. I screamed loudly, and the teachers were very concerned, and ambuLance was called, and I was taken to a hospital. The doctors fitted me with a collar, and I was told to avoid exercise and stay away from school for eight weeks. At first I was very bored. Having to keep still all day was no fun. So I started to read. I looked at books on the shelf at home. I wasn't interested in love stories. I avoided those, but crime and adventure did appeal to me. During those eight weeks, I developed a lifelong love of reading. When my color was removed, the doctors told me not to exercise for another four weeks. Instead of being disappointed, I was happy to devote more time to my new love reading. As a Young child, I always enjoyed physical chAllenges more than mental ones. I liked to run and build swings. At that stage. I hadn't yet learned to climb or swim, but I would have loved to try those too. One day we had a physical education class at school. We did the long jump and handstands. But IT was when I tried to do a forward role that the disaster struck. Somehow I twisted my neck in an extremely painful way. I screamed loudly, and the teachers were very concerned, and ambuLance was called, and I was taken to a hospital. The doctors fitted me with a collar, and I was told to avoid exercise and stay away from school for eight weeks. At first I was very bored, having to keep still all day was no fun. So I started to read. I looked at books on the shelf at home. I wasn't interested in love stories. I avoided those. But crime and adventure did appeal to me. During those eight weeks, I developed a lifelong love of reading. When my color was removed, the doctors told me not to exercise for another four weeks. Instead of being disappointed, I was happy to devote more time to my new love reading.