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惠州中学2026-2027学年高三年级第一学期九月月考 英 语 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡上。 2. 作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。 3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液，不按以上要求作答的答案无效。 4. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁，不得折叠。 第一部分 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 A groundbreaking study published in The Lancet Public Health reveals that walking 7,000 steps daily can significantly enhance brain function and lower the risk of major diseases, challenging the widely accepted but unscientific 10,000-step standard. Key Findings: After analyzing data from more than 160,000 adults globally, researchers discovered that compared to just 2,000 steps per day, achieving 7,000 steps leads to: •25% lower risk of heart disease •6% reduced chance of cancer •38% decreased dementia risk •22% lower likelihood of depression Lead researcher Dr. Melody Ding clarifies that the 10,000-step target traces back to a 1960s Japanese pedometer (计步器) marketing strategy rather than medical evidence. Health Expert Opinions: Dr. Daniel Bailey (Brunel University London) recommends 7,000 steps as a “realistic and regular” daily goal, rather than occasional intense efforts. Dr. Andrew Scott (University of Portsmouth) advises that while “more movement is better”, consistency matters most. Prof. Azeem Majeed (Imperial College London) highlights that routine daily activities like gardening or cleaning also contribute meaningfully in the long run. Practical Advice: Make it social: Walk with friends/family to stay motivated and enjoy quality time. Start small: Even 4,000 daily steps show measurable health improvements over inactivity. Focus on feeling good: Regular walker Jon Stride emphasizes that mental well-being benefits outweigh strict step counts. While official guidelines recommend 150 weekly exercise minutes, this study shows regular 7,000-step walking provides major health benefits. The key is consistent movement — whether through walking, daily tasks, or other activities — without overemphasizing perfect numbers. Small, sustainable efforts make the real difference. 1. How many steps per day can significantly lower disease risks according to the study? A. 2,000 steps. B. 4,000 steps. C. 7,000 steps. D. 10,000 steps. 2. What do health experts emphasize in walking advice? A. Impressive records. B. Official guidance. C. Intensive movement. D. Sustainable habits. 3. What is recommended to make walking more enjoyable? A. Sharing walks with friends. B. Starting with small goals. C. Focusing on step counts. D. Setting MUST-DO daily tasks. 【答案】1. C 2. D 3. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要讲述介绍了一项研究指出每日走7000步可显著改善大脑功能并降低重大疾病风险及专家建议。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“A groundbreaking study published in The Lancet Public Health reveals that walking 7,000 steps daily can significantly enhance brain function and lower the risk of major diseases, challenging the widely accepted but unscientific 10,000-step standard.(发表在《柳叶刀-公共卫生》上的一项开创性研究显示，每日走7000步可以显著改善大脑功能，降低患重大疾病的风险，这对普遍认可但缺乏科学依据的10000步标准提出了挑战)”可知，根据研究，每天走7000步可以显著降低疾病风险。故选C。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Health Expert Opinions部分中“Dr. Daniel Bailey (Brunel University London) recommends 7,000 steps as a “realistic and regular” daily goal, rather than occasional intense efforts.(伦敦布鲁内尔大学的Daniel Bailey博士建议将7000步作为一个“现实而规律的”日常目标，而不是偶尔的剧烈运动)”，“Dr. Andrew Scott (University of Portsmouth) advises that while “more movement is better”, consistency matters most.(朴茨茅斯大学的Andrew Scott博士建议，虽然“运动越多越好”，但最重要的是坚持)”以及“Prof. Azeem Majeed (Imperial College London) highlights that routine daily activities like gardening or cleaning also contribute meaningfully in the long run.(伦敦帝国理工学院的Azeem Majeed教授强调，从长远来看，园艺或清洁等日常活动也有重要意义)”可知，健康专家强调的是可持续的习惯。故选D。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Practical Advice部分中“Make it social: Walk with friends/family to stay motivated and enjoy quality time.(社交化：与朋友/家人一起散步，保持动力，享受美好时光)”可知，建议与朋友分享散步，让散步更愉快。故选A。 B It was thirty years ago. In my family we were two children, one employed adult, and Christmas was coming. My parents were managing, but only just, and they had started preparing us for a simpler Christmas. So they told me, their 5-year-old daughter, well in advance that Santa Claus had received so many letters that winter that he had run out of presents. Santa is generous, they explained, but Santa is not bottomless. Everybody knew, of course, that Santa did not actually manufacture (大量生产) the gifts. He bought them, like anyone else. For a 5-year-old, this was a disaster. But children often have an unnerving ability to solve problems before the adults around them notice. I went to my room, found old toys, and wrapped them carefully. One for my mother, one for my father, one for each of my grandparents, and some for myself and my brother. By the morning, I had become, in my own mind, the hero of Christmas. There would be presents under the tree. There would be the best part of Christmas, the opening. I had solved the first money problem of my life and brought joy to my family. The ending was happier than I expected. Santa, it turned out, had found gifts for the young family after all. The old toys were quietly returned to my bedroom. And yet, that Christmas has stayed with me my whole life. It is a memory about adapting to something a child has a hard time understanding. It is also a memory about something common, the kind of relative shortage and insecurity that exists in many families. That memory, and the dozens that followed, quietly built a way of thinking I never noticed I had. I came to believe that whether we had plenty of money or just about enough, we would manage, and our problems would be temporary. 4. Why did the author’s parents mention Santa Claus in advance? A. To encourage her to share presents. B. To explain their financial difficulties. C. To teach her how Santa Claus worked. D. To lower her expectations for Christmas. 5. What happened that Christmas? A. The author was praised for her thoughtful idea. B. The author prepared gifts for her family in secret. C. Santa put the author’s toys back where they were. D. The author’s plan to solve the money problem failed. 6. Which of the following best describes the author as a kid? A. Curious and patient. B. Honest and sensitive. C. Creative and generous. D. Reliable and determined. 7. What can we infer about the author from the last paragraph? A. She prefers to depend on herself. B. She sees hardships as manageable. C. She finds it hard to adapt to changes. D. She underestimates the value of money. 【答案】4. D 5. B 6. C 7. B 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述作者五岁时经历拮据圣诞节，自制礼物并从中获得人生感悟。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“My parents were managing, but only just, and they had started preparing us for a simpler Christmas.(我的父母勉强维持生计，他们已经开始让我们对一个简单的圣诞节做好心理准备。)”以及第二段中“So they told me, their 5‑year‑old daughter, well in advance that Santa Claus had received so many letters that winter that he had run out of presents.(于是他们提前告诉我这个五岁的女儿，那个冬天圣诞老人收到太多信件，礼物已经用完了。)”可知，父母提前借圣诞老人的说法降低孩子对圣诞节礼物的期待。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“But children often have an unnerving ability to solve problems before the adults around them notice. I went to my room, found old toys, and wrapped them carefully. One for my mother, one for my father, one for each of my grandparents, and some for myself and my brother.(但孩子们常常拥有令人不安的能力，在周围成年人察觉之前就解决了问题。我走进房间，找出旧玩具，仔细包好。一份给妈妈，一份给爸爸，爷爷奶奶各一份，还有一些给我自己和弟弟。)”可知，作者秘密地为家人准备礼物。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“But children often have an unnerving ability to solve problems before the adults around them notice. I went to my room, found old toys, and wrapped them carefully.(但孩子们常常有一种惊人的能力，能在身边大人察觉之前解决问题。我走进房间，找出旧玩具，仔细包好。)”可知，小小年纪的作者想出用旧玩具充当礼物的办法，主动给家人准备礼物，体现出有创造力、大方的品质。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“I came to believe that whether we had plenty of money or just about enough, we would manage, and our problems would be temporary.(我渐渐相信，无论我们钱多还是仅够糊口，我们总能应付过去，困难都是暂时的。)”可知，作者认为艰难的处境是可以应对的。 C Imagine you’re purchasing a lottery ticket, and your heart races as you check the numbers. To your amazement, you’ve matched five out of six! What will you do next? Will you buy another ticket? For most people, the answer is a big “Yes”. When we come close to achieving a goal, we often gain a powerful energy that can drive us toward future success. Monica Wadhwa, a marketing professor at Temple University, suggests that not winning can actually motivate us more than winning itself. In her studies, Wadhwa conducted various experiments to test this concept. In one experiment, participants played a cellphone game with the task of revealing eight diamonds. After the game, those who nearly won — by getting seven diamonds — walked faster to claim their reward than both winners and losers. “Their motivation is getting intensified (加强), but then they miss it ... So what happens to this motivation? It hooks on, giving you the energy for the next goal that you have.” Wadhwa explains, “As for the winners, they inch toward their goal, they achieve it, and their motivation is satisfied, which leaves them with no need to fight for anything else.” However, this fire in your belly should be used wisely. Such motivation can push you toward significant goals, or be wasted on distractions. In another experiment at a fashion-accessory store where shoppers were given scratch-off lottery tickets, the near-winners shopped more and spent more than both winners and losers. To harness (利用) this energy, Wadhwa advises setting goals that are slightly beyond our reach. She encourages managers to establish challenging yet achievable targets for their teams. Additionally, she recommends that parents highlight how close their children came to winning when they experience losses, fostering resilience and motivation. By understanding the unique power of nearly winning, we can turn setbacks into stepping stones for future success. As Wadhwa puts it. “Winners really do not take it all.” 8. What’s the purpose of paragraph 1? A. To stress the importance of winning. B. To display harmful effects of the lottery. C. To explain the rules of playing the lottery. D. To illustrate the excitement of nearly winning. 9. According to Wadhwa, what motivated the near-winners to act faster? A. The eagerness to win another game. B. The unmet ambitions for winning games. C. The dissatisfaction of not achieving goals. D. The need for immediate recognition or rewards. 10. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 4 mean? A. Feeling energized does not always ensure success. B. You should not let your emotions guide your actions. C. Motivation can lead to unwise choices if not controlled. D. Having strong ambitions always leads to acting carelessly. 11. Which statement might Wadhwa agree most? A. Parents should take their children’s losses seriously. B. Managers should assign more tasks to star performers. C. Encouraging children to fight for perfection is essential. D. Setting slightly challenging goals can enhance motivation. 【答案】8. D 9. B 10. C 11. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了研究表明接近成功（差点赢）比成功本身更能激励人，但这种动力需明智利用，例如设定具有挑战性但可实现的目标来激发动力。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Imagine you’re purchasing a lottery ticket, and your heart races as you check the numbers. To your amazement, you’ve matched five out of six! What will you do next? will you buy another ticket? For most people, the answer is a big “Yes”.(想象一下，你正在买一张彩票，当你检查号码时，你的心跳加速。令你惊讶的是，你已经匹配了六个中的五个！接下来你要做什么？你要买另一张票吗？对大多数人来说，答案是肯定的)”可知，第一段描述买彩票差点中奖的情景，是来说明差一点获胜时的兴奋。故选D。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Their motivation is getting intensified (加强), but then they miss it ... So what happens to this motivation? It hooks on, giving you the energy for the next goal that you have.(他们的动力越来越强，但是他们错过了……那么这种动机发生了什么呢？它会诱惑住你，给你能量去实现下一个目标)”可知，未实现的赢得比赛的野心促使那些接近赢家人采取更快的行动。故选B。 【10题详解】 句意猜测题。根据划线词后文“Such motivation can push you toward significant goals, or be wasted on distractions.(这样的动机可以推动你实现重要的目标，或者被浪费在分心的事情上)”可知，这种动机可以推动实现目标，也可能被浪费在分心的事情上。故划线句意思是“动力若不受控制会导致不明智选择”。故选C。 【11题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“To harness (利用) this energy, Wadhwa advises setting goals that are slightly beyond our reach. She encourages managers to establish challenging yet achievable targets for their teams.(为了利用这种能量，瓦德瓦建议设定一些稍微超出我们能力范围的目标。她鼓励管理者为团队制定具有挑战性但可以实现的目标)”可知，设定具有挑战性但可实现的目标能激发动力。故选D。 D In a time marked by increasing income differences, a study from Austria presents a low-cost solution to narrow this gap: the therapeutic power of nature. The study offers clear evidence that consistent engagement with natural environments significantly enhances well-being, highlighting how nature serves as a vital tool for improving mental health and overall life satisfaction among economically disadvantaged groups. The study surveyed 2,300 individuals across Austria, ensuring a representative sample in terms of age, gender, and region. The findings show that people on lower incomes who actively visit natural spaces report levels of well-being that nearly match those of the highest income respondents. “What the results show is that the well-being benefits from visiting nature at least once a week across the whole year are similar to those from an increase in 1,000 euros of income per year,” explains Leonie Fian, the lead author of the study. A critical distinction made by the research is between living near green spaces and actively visiting them. It turns out that the mere presence of greenery in one’ s living environment does not automatically translate to improved well-being. Instead, it is the active decision to engage with these spaces — a park, forest, or other natural settings — that provides great health benefits. This insight emphasizes the necessity of not just creating greener neighborhoods but ensuring they are accessible and inviting to all, especially those who might benefit the most. The implications of these findings are profound, especially when considering the higher risks of mental health issues such as depression and anxiety among lower-income populations. Nature contact, as the study suggests, could play a vital role in reducing these risks. The research highlights the importance of policy measures that not only increase the availability of green spaces but also improve their accessibility. “Especially for people on lower incomes, information about attractive natural recreation areas nearby and their accessibility by public transport plays an important role,” notes Leonie Fian. Ensuring easy access to natural spaces, even on weekends and via public transportation, can make a significant difference in public health outcomes. 12. What does “the therapeutic power” underlined in paragraph 1 indicate? A. Not costing much. B. Making you feel rich. C. Providing health benefits. D. Improving the environment. 13. According to the study, which is the best way to enhance well-being? A. Exercising in outdoor spaces. B. Living close to green spaces. C. Creating a green environment. D. Engaging with natural environments. 14. What is the key focus of the policy measures recommended by the study? A. Making nature visits a weekly habit. B. Building more green spaces that are easy to reach. C. Planting more trees in natural recreation areas. D. Encouraging people to take public transportation. 15. What can be the best title for the text? A. Policy Measures: The Key to More Green Spaces B. Green Spaces: The Unique Benefits from Nature C. Public Spaces: Natural Recreation Areas for People D. Nature Access: Bridging Income Gaps in Well-Being 【答案】12. C 13. D 14. B 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了奥地利一项关于自然接触对心理健康和幸福感影响的研究。研究表明，定期接触自然环境可以显著提高低收入群体的幸福感，缩小收入差距带来的心理健康差异，并建议通过政策增加绿色空间的可及性。 【12题详解】 词句猜测题。根据下文内容“The study offers clear evidence that consistent engagement with natural environments significantly enhances well-being, highlighting how nature serves as a vital tool for improving mental health and overall life satisfaction among economically disadvantaged groups.(该研究提供了明确的证据，表明与自然环境的持续接触显著提高了幸福感，强调了自然如何成为改善经济弱势群体心理健康和整体生活满意度的重要工具。)”可推知，自然是改善心理健康和整体生活满意度的重要工具，因此“the therapeutic power”指的是自然提供健康益处。故选C。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“It turns out that the mere presence of greenery in one’ s living environment does not automatically translate to improved well-being. Instead, it is the active decision to engage with these spaces — a park, forest, or other natural settings — that provides great health benefits.(事实证明，仅仅在一个人的生活环境中存在绿色植物并不会自动转化为改善的幸福感。相反，积极融入这些空间——公园、森林或其他自然环境——对健康有很大好处。)”可知，主动接触这些空间才能带来巨大的健康益处，因此提升幸福感的最佳方式是主动接触自然环境。故选D。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“The research highlights the importance of policy measures that not only increase the availability of green spaces but also improve their accessibility.(这项研究强调了政策措施的重要性，这些政策措施不仅要增加绿色空间的可用性，还要改善它们的可达性。)”可推知，政策建议的核心是建设易于到达的绿色空间。故选B。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，特别是第一段内容“In a time marked by increasing income differences, a study from Austria presents a low-cost solution to narrow this gap: the therapeutic power of nature. The study offers clear evidence that consistent engagement with natural environments significantly enhances well-being, highlighting how nature serves as a vital tool for improving mental health and overall life satisfaction among economically disadvantaged groups.(在收入差距日益扩大的时代，奥地利的一项研究提出了一种低成本的解决方案，以缩小这一差距：大自然的治疗力量。该研究提供了明确的证据，表明与自然环境的持续接触显著提高了幸福感，强调了自然如何成为改善经济弱势群体心理健康和整体生活满意度的重要工具。)”可知，全文围绕“自然接触如何通过提高幸福感来弥合收入差距”展开，因此推动D项“自然通道：弥合幸福感的收入差距”为最佳标题。故选D。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Have you ever hoped silently that the person you’re calling won’t answer when you need to make a phone call? ____16____ This anxiety is linked to fear whether it’s worrying about what to say or how your voice sounds. Phone anxiety, also called telephonophobia, means avoiding phone conversations. It’s different from just disliking making or receiving calls. ____17____ That is because it feels more comfortable and lets them express themselves better. When texting or emailing, you don’t have face-to-face cues, but that actually makes things easier: you’re in control, can plan what to say, or delete a message before sending it. If you want to overcome phone anxiety, the first step is to pick up the phone. It may sound obvious, but exposure is key, ____18____ If talking to strangers is too fearful for you, start with short, casual calls to friends or family you enjoy chatting with in person, which cuts down on unexpected conversational surprises and helps you get used to answering more often. ____19____ Smiling can calm you down and lift your mood; you can even use facial expressions and body language to pretend you’re talking in person. A quick power pose for a minute can also boost your confidence by lowering stress hormones. After getting through a call, reward yourself-take a nap, go for a walk, or watch your favorite show-to celebrate your progress. Finally, don’t overthink it: if a conversation takes an unexpected turn, don’t read too much into it, and don’t stress too much about preparing what to say.____20____ After all, most people are focused on their own words rather than judging yours, so there’s little need to fear “messing up”. A. There are other simple tips too. B. Just stay open and go with the flow. C. If yes, you might be suffering from phone anxiety. D. All these tips work if you keep practicing them regularly. E. A study shows that people with phone anxiety prefer texting. F. Some people even avoid answering calls because of this fear. G. The more you make or take calls, the more at ease you’ll feel. 【答案】16. C 17. E 18. G 19. A 20. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了电话焦虑的定义、表现，以及帮助人们克服电话焦虑、轻松应对电话沟通的具体方法。 【16题详解】 根据上文“Have you ever hoped silently that the person you’re calling won’t answer when you need to make a phone call?(当你需要打电话时，你是否曾默默希望对方不要接电话？)”以及下文“This anxiety is linked to fear whether it’s worrying about what to say or how your voice sounds.(这种焦虑与恐惧有关，无论是担心该说什么还是担心自己的声音听起来怎么样)”可知，此处应呼应上文的疑问，引出“电话焦虑”这一核心话题，C选项“If yes, you might be suffering from phone anxiety.(如果是这样，你可能正遭受电话焦虑的困扰)”既回答了上文的提问，又用phone anxiety衔接下文的This anxiety，符合语境。故选C项。 【17题详解】 根据上文“Phone anxiety, also called telephonophobia, means avoiding phone conversations. It’s different from just disliking making or receiving calls.(电话焦虑，也称为电话恐惧症，指的是回避电话沟通。它不同于仅仅不喜欢打电话或接电话)”以及下文“That is because it feels more comfortable and lets them express themselves better. When texting or emailing, you don’t have face-to-face cues, but that actually makes things easier: you’re in control, can plan what to say, or delete a message before sending it.(这是因为这样会让人感觉更自在，也能让他们更好地表达自己。发短信或发邮件时，你没有面对面的提示，但这实际上会让事情变得更简单：你可以掌控局面，能够想好要说的话，或是在发送前删掉信息)”可知，此处应体现电话焦虑者对“发短信”的偏好，E选项“A study shows that people with phone anxiety prefer texting.(一项研究表明，有电话焦虑的人更喜欢发短信)”中的prefer texting衔接下文的texting or emailing，that is because也正是对该选项的原因解释，符合语境。故选E项。 【18题详解】 根据上文“If you want to overcome phone anxiety, the first step is to pick up the phone. It may sound obvious, but exposure is key.(如果你想克服电话焦虑，第一步就是拿起电话。这可能听起来很明显，但接触是关键。)”以及下文“If talking to strangers is too fearful for you, start with short, casual calls to friends or family you enjoy chatting with in person, which cuts down on unexpected conversational surprises and helps you get used to answering more often.(如果你害怕和陌生人交谈，可以先从给那些你喜欢当面聊天的朋友或家人打简短、随意的电话开始。这样能减少对话中的意外状况，帮你更频繁地适应接打电话)”可知，此处应强调“多打电话、多接电话”的重要性，G选项“The more you make or take calls, the more at ease you’ll feel.(你打电话、接电话越多，就会感到越自在。)”既呼应了上文的exposure is key，又为下文的具体做法提供了逻辑铺垫，符合语境。故选G项。 【19题详解】 根据下文“Smiling can calm you down and lift your mood; you can even use facial expressions and body language to pretend you’re talking in person. A quick power pose for a minute can also boost your confidence by lowering stress hormones. After getting through a call, reward yourself-take a nap, go for a walk, or watch your favorite show-to celebrate your progress.(微笑能让你平静下来、改善心情；你甚至可以借助面部表情和肢体语言，假装自己是在当面交谈。一分钟的快速力量姿势也能通过降低压力激素来增强你的信心。打完一通电话后，奖励一下自己 —— 小睡一会儿、散散步，或者看你最喜欢的节目 —— 以此庆祝自己的进步)”可知，此处应是一个过渡句，引出下文克服电话焦虑的其他小技巧，A选项“There are other simple tips too.(还有其他简单的技巧)”中的other simple tips恰好衔接下文的具体技巧，起到承上启下的作用，符合语境。故选A项。 【20题详解】 根据上文“Finally, don’t overthink it: if a conversation takes an unexpected turn, don’t read too much into it, and don’t stress too much about preparing what to say.(最后，不要想太多：如果对话出现意想不到的转折，不要过度解读，也不要太紧张准备要说的话)”以及下文“After all, most people are focused on their own words rather than judging yours, so there’s little need to fear “messing up”.(毕竟，大多数人更关注自己说的话，而不是评判你说的话，所以没必要害怕“搞砸”)”可知，此处应体现“顺其自然”的沟通心态，B选项“Just stay open and go with the flow.(保持开放的心态，顺其自然就好)”既呼应了上文的don’t overthink it，又契合下文“不必害怕搞砸”的观点，符合语境。故选B项。 第二部分 语言知识运用（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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Tom and his grandfather, Mr. Smith, lived in a modest wooden cottage bordering a forest. Their finances were ____21____, yet they enjoyed their simple life. One sunny afternoon at the park, Tom watched enviously as striking kites danced in the sky. That evening, he approached his grandfather ____22____. “Grandpa, everyone has these magnificent kites with amazing designs,” he whispered. “Could I possibly get one?” Mr. Smith went through kite prices online and ____23____. “Tom, these are far beyond our budget,” he replied gently. Though disappointed, Tom nodded ____24____, “It’s okay, Grandpa. I know.” Unable to bear his grandson’s sadness, Mr. Smith secretly ____25____ his aged toolbox that night. By candlelight, he ____26____ crafted a unique kite using recycled fabrics (织物) and hand-painted patterns. Exhausted but proud, he ____27____ it at breakfast. “I couldn’t buy one, so I made this for you,” he said, his eyes warm with affection. Tom’s heart ____28____ at the shabby creation but he managed a smile. “Thanks, Grandpa.” At the park, Tom initially ____29____ the kite. When revealed, teasing ____30____. “How odd!” laughed a boy. Feeling he had lost face, Tom ____31____ home in tears. The next day, neighbor Mr. Johnson appeared flying an identical handmade kite. “Mr. Smith crafted this ____32____!” he announced. The children fell silent, then crowded around admiringly. “It’s actually ____33____!”one shouted. “Could your grandpa make me one?” asked another. By dusk, requests ____34____ in. Soon, parents offered payments for custom kites. Tom’s ____35____ transformed into profound pride — he now realized his grandfather’s gift was truly extraordinary. 21. A. stable B. tight C. sufficient D. flexible 22. A. confidently B. excitedly C. hesitantly D. angrily 23. A. smiled B. shouted C. cheered D. sighed 24. A. understandingly B. impatiently C. unwillingly D. desperately 25. A. set aside B. put away C. dug out D. looked for 26. A. naturally B. cautiously C. quickly D. rudely 27. A. made B. sold C. presented D. bought 28. A. sank B. rose C. beat D. broke 29. A. showed B. flew C. repaired D. hid 30. A. stopped B. erupted C. decreased D. disappeared 31. A. walked B. drove C. fled D. rode 32. A. failure B. house C. masterpiece D. trouble 33. A. ugly B. brilliant C. ordinary D. small 34. A. flooded B. dropped C. ran D. stepped 35. A. regret B. joy C. embarrassment D. surprise 【答案】21. B 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. C 26. B 27. C 28. A 29. D 30. B 31. C 32. C 33. B 34. A 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了爷爷为孙子制作手工风筝，最终风筝收获众人认可的温暖故事。 【21题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他们的经济状况拮据，但依旧享受着这份简单的生活。A. stable稳定的；B. tight紧张的，拮据的；C. sufficient足够的；D. flexible灵活的。根据下文“Tom, these are far beyond our budget”可知，下文提到风筝价格超出预算，能看出祖孙俩经济状况不宽裕。故选B。 【22题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：那天晚上，他犹豫地走到爷爷面前。A. confidently自信地；B. excitedly兴奋地；C. hesitantly犹豫地；D. angrily生气地。根据下文“he whispered.”可知，汤姆是小声提出想要风筝的请求，说明他心里有顾虑，知道家里条件不好。hesitantly表示“犹豫地”，契合他的心态。故选C。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：史密斯先生在网上查了风筝的价格，随即叹了口气。A. smiled微笑；B. shouted大喊；C. cheered欢呼；D. sighed叹气。根据下文“Tom, these are far beyond our budget”可知，爷爷查到风筝价格超出承受范围，内心会感到无奈而叹气。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：尽管满心失望，汤姆还是善解人意地点了点头：“没关系的爷爷，我明白。”A. understandingly理解地，体谅地；B. impatiently不耐烦地；C. unwillingly不情愿地；D. desperately绝望地。根据下文“It’s okay, Grandpa. I know.”可知，汤姆虽然失望，但还是安慰爷爷，说明他很懂事、体谅家人。故选A。 【25题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：实在不忍心看到孙子难过，史密斯先生当晚偷偷翻出了他那个老旧的工具箱。A. set aside留出，搁置；B. put away收起来，放好；C. dug out翻出，挖出；D. looked for寻找。根据下文“his aged toolbox”可知，工具箱是老旧的，说明长时间没使用，需要翻找出来。故选C。 【26题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：借着烛光，他小心翼翼地用回收布料和手绘图案，制作出了一只独一无二的风筝。A. naturally自然地；B. cautiously小心翼翼地；C. quickly快速地；D. rudely粗鲁地。根据下文“crafted a unique kite using recycled fabrics (织物) and hand-painted patterns.”可知，祖父用的是回收材料，而且是手工制作风筝，结合“by candlelight”的场景，他的动作应该是小心谨慎的。故选B。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：尽管疲惫却满心自豪，他在早餐时拿出了这只风筝。A. made制作；B. sold卖；C. presented呈现，拿出；D. bought买。根据下文“I couldn’t buy one, so I made this for you”可知，爷爷是在早餐时把做好的风筝拿给汤姆。故选C。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：看着这个略显简陋的手工制品，汤姆的心一沉，但他还是努力挤出了一个微笑。A. sank下沉，心情低落；B. rose上升；C. beat跳动；D. broke打破。根据下文“the shabby creation”可知，风筝看起来很简陋，和汤姆想要的精美风筝差距大，他心里会失落。故选A。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：到了公园，汤姆起初把风筝藏了起来。A. showed展示；B. flew放飞；C. repaired修理；D. hid隐藏。根据下文“When revealed, teasing ____ ”可知，下文提到风筝被发现后引来嘲笑，说明汤姆因为风筝简陋而自卑，一开始是把风筝藏起来的。故选D。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当风筝被人看见后，嘲笑声一下子爆发出来。A. stopped停止；B. erupted爆发；C. decreased减少；D. disappeared消失。根据上文汤姆藏起风筝以及下文““How odd!” laughed a boy.”可知，男孩看到风筝后立刻嘲笑，嘲笑声是突然爆发出来的。故选B。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：汤姆觉得颜面尽失，哭着飞奔回了家。A. walked走；B. drove开车；C. fled逃跑；D. rode骑。根据上文“Feeling he had lost face”可知，汤姆觉得丢了面子，会想赶紧逃离这个尴尬的场景。故选C。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：“这可是史密斯先生亲手做的杰作！”他大声宣布道。A. failure失败；B. house房子；C. masterpiece杰作；D. trouble麻烦。根据下文“the children fell silent, then crowded around admiringly”可知，邻居特意展示这个杰作，目的是扭转孩子们的看法。故选C。 【33题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“实际上它太棒了！”一个孩子喊道。A. ugly丑陋的；B. brilliant极好的，很棒的；C. ordinary普通的；D. small小的。根据上文“crowded around admiringly”及下文“Could your grandpa make me one?”可知，孩子们围过来赞叹，想要同款风筝，说明他们改变了对风筝的看法，觉得风筝很棒。故选B。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：到黄昏时分，定制风筝的请求蜂拥而至。A. flooded涌来，淹没；B. dropped下降；C. ran跑；D. stepped迈步。根据下文“Soon, parents offered payments for custom kites.”可知，孩子们和家长都想要定制风筝，请求大量涌来。故选A。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：汤姆心中的窘迫，也转变成了深深的自豪——他此刻终于意识到，爷爷的这份礼物真的非同寻常。A. regret后悔；B. joy快乐；C. embarrassment尴尬；D. surprise惊讶。根据上文“Feeling he had lost face, Tom ____ home in tears.”可知，汤姆因风筝简陋被嘲笑，他一开始是感到尴尬的，后来态度发生了转变。故选C。 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。 Chinese embroidery (刺绣) has a history of over 4,000 years and remains a shining symbol of traditional craftsmanship. It ____36____(define) as the art of using needles and colored threads to create complex patterns on fabrics,____37____(combine) practical use with artistic beauty. The craft ____38____(date) back to the Shang Dynasty, with early examples discovered in Henan Province showing remarkable skill. Over centuries, it has developed into diverse styles,and the“Four Great Embroideries” — Su, Yue, Shu, and Xiang embroidery — have ____39____(gradual) become iconic. Su embroidery is celebrated for its delicate threads and elegant colors, while Yue embroidery impresses with bright colors and 3D textures (纹理), often adding gold foil (箔纸) or peacock feathers ____40____(enhance) brightness. Each style reflects the unique cultural characteristics of its region. Embroidery patterns are rich ____41____ symbolism, conveying people’s hopes for success.Common designs include peonies, dragons and phoenixes, and fish. In traditional society, it was not only a key skill for women but also a way to express ____42____(person) creativity. During the Song Dynasty, artisans combined calligraphy and painting with embroidery,____43____ improved the craft to high art. Today, Chinese embroidery adapts to modern life through innovation. It has gained international ____44____(recognize), with works exhibited worldwide for cultural exchange. As one of ____45____ most precious intangible cultural heritages, it carries the wisdom of generations, proving true craftsmanship never fades. 【答案】36. is defined 37. combining 38. dates 39. gradually 40. to enhance 41. in 42. personal 43. which 44. recognition 45. the 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了拥有四千多年历史的中国刺绣的起源、四大绣派特点、图案寓意以及当代传承发展现状。 【36题详解】 考查一般现在时的被动语态。句意：它被定义为一种使用针线在织物上创造复杂纹样的技艺，兼具实用价值与艺术美感。主语It指代前文Chinese embroidery，和define之间为被动逻辑；全篇为客观介绍刺绣，使用一般现在时，主语为单数，被动结构为is defined。 【37题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：它被定义为一种使用针线在织物上创造复杂纹样的技艺，兼具实用价值与艺术美感。空格前为完整主句，无连词连接分句，此处为非谓语作伴随状语；主语it（指刺绣）和combine之间是主动关系，要用现在分词。 【38题详解】 考查时态。句意：这项工艺追溯至商朝，河南省出土的早期刺绣样本展现出高超技艺。date back to为固定短语，意为“追溯到”，无被动语态；全篇客观陈述客观事实，用一般现在时，主语the craft为单数名词，谓语动词用第三人称单数形式。 【39题详解】 考查副词。句意：历经数百年，它发展出多样风格，苏、粤、蜀、湘四大名绣也逐渐成为标志性刺绣品类。空格修饰谓语动词have become，副词才可修饰动词，gradual对应的副词形式为gradually。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：粤绣凭借鲜亮色彩与立体纹理令人印象深刻，常添加金箔或孔雀羽毛来提亮色泽。空格处在句中作目的状语，添加金箔、羽毛的目的是提升亮度，不定式to do表目的。 【41题详解】 考查固定介词搭配。句意：刺绣纹样蕴含丰富的象征意义，传递人们对顺遂的期许。固定搭配be rich in，意为“富含；含有大量的”。 【42题详解】 考查形容词。句意：在传统社会中，刺绣不仅是女性必备技艺，也是一种表达个人创造力的途径。空格修饰名词creativity，需要形容词作定语，person的形容词形式为personal。 【43题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：宋朝时期，工匠将书画与刺绣相结合，这一举动将刺绣工艺提升到了高雅艺术的层面。空格前有逗号，指代前文整句话“工匠结合书画与刺绣”这件事，属于非限制性定语从句，指代整件事且在从句中作主语，只能用关系代词which。 【44题详解】 考查名词词性转换。句意：它获得了国际认可，大量作品在全球展出用于文化交流。空格前形容词international修饰空格单词，形容词后必须接名词；recognize为动词，名词形式为recognition，且为不可数名词，无需变形。故填recognition。 【45题详解】 考查定冠词。句意：作为最珍贵的非物质文化遗产之一，它承载着世代人的智慧，印证了真正的匠心永不消逝。空格后为形容词最高级most precious，英语语法规定形容词副词最高级前必须加定冠词the。故填the。 第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你参加了学校外教Mr. Smith组织的为期4周的在线英语原著阅读打卡活动（online reading check-in activity），并认为此活动对提升英语阅读能力很有帮助，请你给Mr. Smith写一封电子邮件，内容需包含： 1．表达感谢与肯定； 2．提出改进建议； 3．表达对再次组织此类活动的期待。 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。 Dear Mr. Smith, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Dear Mr. Smith, I am Li Hua, writing to express my sincere gratitude for the 4-week online reading check-in activity you organized. It has been really beneficial to my English reading skills. I truly appreciate the well-selected English original works and the regular check-in mechanism. However, I suggest providing more guidance on difficult passages during the activity. This would help us better understand the books. I’m looking forward to your organizing similar activities in the future. It would be a great opportunity for us to further improve our English. Thanks again. Best regards, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】要求考生以李华的身份向外教Mr. Smith表达对其组织的在线英语原著阅读打卡活动的感谢，并提出改进建议。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 感激：gratitude→appreciation 帮助：help→assist 提高：improve→enhance 期待：look forward to→anticipate 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：However, I suggest providing more guidance on difficult passages during the activity. 拓展句：However, I suggest that more guidance on difficult passages should be provided during the activity, which will contribute to students’ better understanding of the books. 【点睛】【高分句型1】I am Li Hua, writing to express my sincere gratitude for the 4-week online reading check-in activity you organized.（运用现在分词短语“writing...”作目的状语，以及省略关系代词的定语从句“you organized”修饰先行词“activity”） 【高分句型2】However, I suggest providing more guidance on difficult passages during the activity.（运用动名词作宾语） 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。 I was an arrogant (傲慢的) high school boy full of blind self-confidence, firmly believing that I was more capable than all my classmates at managing group tasks. When our teacher formally announced that our school would hold a lively campus charity fair to raise money for poor children in remote villages, I volunteered without hesitation to take charge of the second-hand book stall. I also actively persuaded nearly ten warm-hearted classmates to donate their unused books to support my booth. My thoughtful classmate Lina had kindly reminded me in advance to classify different kinds of books, mark clear and reasonable prices, and design simple promotional posters to attract visitors. However, I rudely turned down her sincere advice and even laughed openly at her for being overly cautious. I gathered large piles of various books, including interesting storybooks, popular magazines and practical exam reference books. Without any careful arrangement, I stuffed these mixed books randomly into several rough cardboard boxes. On the official day of the charity fair, while other groups devoted plenty of time and energy to decorating their stalls with colorful ribbons and beautiful handwritten signs, I did almost no preparation at all. I just laid all my books in a total mess on the table and wandered around the campus casually, firmly convinced that high-quality books alone would naturally draw a large number of buyers. As noon slowly rolled around, all the neighboring stalls were packed with busy and energetic students. In sharp contrast, almost no one stopped or spared a glance at my book booth. Worse still, several reference books accidentally slipped off the table and got badly stained by the fruit juice spilled by passing students. Standing alone beside my cold booth, I watched Lina’s handmade toy stall become extremely popular and listened to their cheerful and merry laughter. Strong regret and great embarrassment wrapped me tightly. I fully realized that my stupid arrogance and laziness had wasted my classmates’ kind donations. Just as I sank into deep self-blame and despair, Lina finished her temporary work and walked straight towards me. 注意： （1）续写词数应为150左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Seeing my depression, Lina didn’t mention my previous rudeness but proposed a plan. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ When the charity fair drew to an end, our book stall unexpectedly topped the donation list. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One Possible Version Seeing my depression, Lina didn’t mention my previous rudeness but proposed a plan. Eager to make amends, I nodded gratefully and we set it in motion. Our forces joined, we split the messy pile into three categories: fairy tales, novels, and review materials. Lina set about creating eye-catching price tags with colorful pens, whereas I humbly borrowed long, elegant ribbons to decorate our table. Knowing students hunted for cheap books, we wiped the juice-stained copies clean and shouted warm promotions. Gradually, as a steady stream of curious buyers gathered, my face flushed with profound guilt for mocking her careful suggestions before. When the charity fair drew to an end, our book stall unexpectedly topped the donation list. To our immense thrill, the collected cash far exceeded our expectations. The heavy donation box in my hands, I turned to Lina with red-rimmed eyes. Not only did I formally apologize for my unbearable arrogance, but I also thanked her for saving the day. She accepted it softly, a forgiving smile washing away my lingering guilt. Ultimately, this unforgettable experience engraved a priceless truth in my mind: true success is rooted in collaboration rather than blind pride. From then on, I swallowed my ego, always ready to embrace others’ valuable advice. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，主要讲述了一个傲慢的高中男生在负责校园慈善义卖二手书摊时，因盲目自信、拒绝同学建议而导致书摊无人问津，后在同学Lina的帮助下重新整理并大获成功，从而领悟到合作与谦逊重要性的故事。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容可知，本段可描写Lina主动提出帮助计划，作者感激地接受，两人合作整理书籍、制作标签、装饰摊位并热情推销，书摊逐渐吸引顾客，作者内心充满愧疚。 ②由第二段首句内容可知，本段可描写义卖结束时书摊捐款额意外位居榜首，作者向Lina真诚道歉并感谢她的宽容，这次经历让作者深刻认识到真正的成功源于合作而非盲目的骄傲，从此学会接纳他人建议。 2. 续写线索：陷入沮丧——Lina主动帮助——合作整理与推销——书摊大获成功——真诚道歉与感谢——领悟合作真谛 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①寻找：hunt for/seek for ②道歉：apologize/make an apology 情绪类 ①愧疚：guilt/remorse ②宽容的：forgiving/tolerant 【点睛】【高分句型1】Gradually, as a steady stream of curious buyers gathered, my face flushed with profound guilt for mocking her careful suggestions before. (运用了as引导的状语从句) 【高分句型2】Not only did I formally apologize for my unbearable arrogance, but I also thanked her for saving the day. (运用了Not only置于句首，句子使用部分倒装结构) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 惠州中学2026-2027学年高三年级第一学期九月月考 英 语 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡上。 2. 作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。 3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液，不按以上要求作答的答案无效。 4. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁，不得折叠。 第一部分 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 A groundbreaking study published in The Lancet Public Health reveals that walking 7,000 steps daily can significantly enhance brain function and lower the risk of major diseases, challenging the widely accepted but unscientific 10,000-step standard. Key Findings: After analyzing data from more than 160,000 adults globally, researchers discovered that compared to just 2,000 steps per day, achieving 7,000 steps leads to: •25% lower risk of heart disease •6% reduced chance of cancer •38% decreased dementia risk •22% lower likelihood of depression Lead researcher Dr. Melody Ding clarifies that the 10,000-step target traces back to a 1960s Japanese pedometer (计步器) marketing strategy rather than medical evidence. Health Expert Opinions: Dr. Daniel Bailey (Brunel University London) recommends 7,000 steps as a “realistic and regular” daily goal, rather than occasional intense efforts. Dr. Andrew Scott (University of Portsmouth) advises that while “more movement is better”, consistency matters most. Prof. Azeem Majeed (Imperial College London) highlights that routine daily activities like gardening or cleaning also contribute meaningfully in the long run. Practical Advice: Make it social: Walk with friends/family to stay motivated and enjoy quality time. Start small: Even 4,000 daily steps show measurable health improvements over inactivity. Focus on feeling good: Regular walker Jon Stride emphasizes that mental well-being benefits outweigh strict step counts. While official guidelines recommend 150 weekly exercise minutes, this study shows regular 7,000-step walking provides major health benefits. The key is consistent movement — whether through walking, daily tasks, or other activities — without overemphasizing perfect numbers. Small, sustainable efforts make the real difference. 1. How many steps per day can significantly lower disease risks according to the study? A. 2,000 steps. B. 4,000 steps. C. 7,000 steps. D. 10,000 steps. 2. What do health experts emphasize in walking advice? A. Impressive records. B. Official guidance. C. Intensive movement. D. Sustainable habits. 3. What is recommended to make walking more enjoyable? A. Sharing walks with friends. B. Starting with small goals. C. Focusing on step counts. D. Setting MUST-DO daily tasks. B It was thirty years ago. In my family we were two children, one employed adult, and Christmas was coming. My parents were managing, but only just, and they had started preparing us for a simpler Christmas. So they told me, their 5-year-old daughter, well in advance that Santa Claus had received so many letters that winter that he had run out of presents. Santa is generous, they explained, but Santa is not bottomless. Everybody knew, of course, that Santa did not actually manufacture (大量生产) the gifts. He bought them, like anyone else. For a 5-year-old, this was a disaster. But children often have an unnerving ability to solve problems before the adults around them notice. I went to my room, found old toys, and wrapped them carefully. One for my mother, one for my father, one for each of my grandparents, and some for myself and my brother. By the morning, I had become, in my own mind, the hero of Christmas. There would be presents under the tree. There would be the best part of Christmas, the opening. I had solved the first money problem of my life and brought joy to my family. The ending was happier than I expected. Santa, it turned out, had found gifts for the young family after all. The old toys were quietly returned to my bedroom. And yet, that Christmas has stayed with me my whole life. It is a memory about adapting to something a child has a hard time understanding. It is also a memory about something common, the kind of relative shortage and insecurity that exists in many families. That memory, and the dozens that followed, quietly built a way of thinking I never noticed I had. I came to believe that whether we had plenty of money or just about enough, we would manage, and our problems would be temporary. 4. Why did the author’s parents mention Santa Claus in advance? A. To encourage her to share presents. B. To explain their financial difficulties. C. To teach her how Santa Claus worked. D. To lower her expectations for Christmas. 5. What happened that Christmas? A. The author was praised for her thoughtful idea. B. The author prepared gifts for her family in secret. C. Santa put the author’s toys back where they were. D. The author’s plan to solve the money problem failed. 6. Which of the following best describes the author as a kid? A. Curious and patient. B. Honest and sensitive. C. Creative and generous. D. Reliable and determined. 7. What can we infer about the author from the last paragraph? A. She prefers to depend on herself. B. She sees hardships as manageable. C. She finds it hard to adapt to changes. D. She underestimates the value of money. C Imagine you’re purchasing a lottery ticket, and your heart races as you check the numbers. To your amazement, you’ve matched five out of six! What will you do next? Will you buy another ticket? For most people, the answer is a big “Yes”. When we come close to achieving a goal, we often gain a powerful energy that can drive us toward future success. Monica Wadhwa, a marketing professor at Temple University, suggests that not winning can actually motivate us more than winning itself. In her studies, Wadhwa conducted various experiments to test this concept. In one experiment, participants played a cellphone game with the task of revealing eight diamonds. After the game, those who nearly won — by getting seven diamonds — walked faster to claim their reward than both winners and losers. “Their motivation is getting intensified (加强), but then they miss it ... So what happens to this motivation? It hooks on, giving you the energy for the next goal that you have.” Wadhwa explains, “As for the winners, they inch toward their goal, they achieve it, and their motivation is satisfied, which leaves them with no need to fight for anything else.” However, this fire in your belly should be used wisely. Such motivation can push you toward significant goals, or be wasted on distractions. In another experiment at a fashion-accessory store where shoppers were given scratch-off lottery tickets, the near-winners shopped more and spent more than both winners and losers. To harness (利用) this energy, Wadhwa advises setting goals that are slightly beyond our reach. She encourages managers to establish challenging yet achievable targets for their teams. Additionally, she recommends that parents highlight how close their children came to winning when they experience losses, fostering resilience and motivation. By understanding the unique power of nearly winning, we can turn setbacks into stepping stones for future success. As Wadhwa puts it. “Winners really do not take it all.” 8. What’s the purpose of paragraph 1? A. To stress the importance of winning. B. To display harmful effects of the lottery. C. To explain the rules of playing the lottery. D. To illustrate the excitement of nearly winning. 9. According to Wadhwa, what motivated the near-winners to act faster? A. The eagerness to win another game. B. The unmet ambitions for winning games. C. The dissatisfaction of not achieving goals. D. The need for immediate recognition or rewards. 10. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 4 mean? A. Feeling energized does not always ensure success. B. You should not let your emotions guide your actions. C. Motivation can lead to unwise choices if not controlled. D. Having strong ambitions always leads to acting carelessly. 11. Which statement might Wadhwa agree most? A. Parents should take their children’s losses seriously. B. Managers should assign more tasks to star performers. C. Encouraging children to fight for perfection is essential. D. Setting slightly challenging goals can enhance motivation. D In a time marked by increasing income differences, a study from Austria presents a low-cost solution to narrow this gap: the therapeutic power of nature. The study offers clear evidence that consistent engagement with natural environments significantly enhances well-being, highlighting how nature serves as a vital tool for improving mental health and overall life satisfaction among economically disadvantaged groups. The study surveyed 2,300 individuals across Austria, ensuring a representative sample in terms of age, gender, and region. The findings show that people on lower incomes who actively visit natural spaces report levels of well-being that nearly match those of the highest income respondents. “What the results show is that the well-being benefits from visiting nature at least once a week across the whole year are similar to those from an increase in 1,000 euros of income per year,” explains Leonie Fian, the lead author of the study. A critical distinction made by the research is between living near green spaces and actively visiting them. It turns out that the mere presence of greenery in one’ s living environment does not automatically translate to improved well-being. Instead, it is the active decision to engage with these spaces — a park, forest, or other natural settings — that provides great health benefits. This insight emphasizes the necessity of not just creating greener neighborhoods but ensuring they are accessible and inviting to all, especially those who might benefit the most. The implications of these findings are profound, especially when considering the higher risks of mental health issues such as depression and anxiety among lower-income populations. Nature contact, as the study suggests, could play a vital role in reducing these risks. The research highlights the importance of policy measures that not only increase the availability of green spaces but also improve their accessibility. “Especially for people on lower incomes, information about attractive natural recreation areas nearby and their accessibility by public transport plays an important role,” notes Leonie Fian. Ensuring easy access to natural spaces, even on weekends and via public transportation, can make a significant difference in public health outcomes. 12. What does “the therapeutic power” underlined in paragraph 1 indicate? A. Not costing much. B. Making you feel rich. C. Providing health benefits. D. Improving the environment. 13. According to the study, which is the best way to enhance well-being? A. Exercising in outdoor spaces. B. Living close to green spaces. C. Creating a green environment. D. Engaging with natural environments. 14. What is the key focus of the policy measures recommended by the study? A. Making nature visits a weekly habit. B. Building more green spaces that are easy to reach. C. Planting more trees in natural recreation areas. D. Encouraging people to take public transportation. 15. What can be the best title for the text? A. Policy Measures: The Key to More Green Spaces B. Green Spaces: The Unique Benefits from Nature C. Public Spaces: Natural Recreation Areas for People D. Nature Access: Bridging Income Gaps in Well-Being 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Have you ever hoped silently that the person you’re calling won’t answer when you need to make a phone call? ____16____ This anxiety is linked to fear whether it’s worrying about what to say or how your voice sounds. Phone anxiety, also called telephonophobia, means avoiding phone conversations. It’s different from just disliking making or receiving calls. ____17____ That is because it feels more comfortable and lets them express themselves better. When texting or emailing, you don’t have face-to-face cues, but that actually makes things easier: you’re in control, can plan what to say, or delete a message before sending it. If you want to overcome phone anxiety, the first step is to pick up the phone. It may sound obvious, but exposure is key, ____18____ If talking to strangers is too fearful for you, start with short, casual calls to friends or family you enjoy chatting with in person, which cuts down on unexpected conversational surprises and helps you get used to answering more often. ____19____ Smiling can calm you down and lift your mood; you can even use facial expressions and body language to pretend you’re talking in person. A quick power pose for a minute can also boost your confidence by lowering stress hormones. After getting through a call, reward yourself-take a nap, go for a walk, or watch your favorite show-to celebrate your progress. Finally, don’t overthink it: if a conversation takes an unexpected turn, don’t read too much into it, and don’t stress too much about preparing what to say.____20____ After all, most people are focused on their own words rather than judging yours, so there’s little need to fear “messing up”. A. There are other simple tips too. B. Just stay open and go with the flow. C. If yes, you might be suffering from phone anxiety. D. All these tips work if you keep practicing them regularly. E. A study shows that people with phone anxiety prefer texting. F. Some people even avoid answering calls because of this fear. G. The more you make or take calls, the more at ease you’ll feel. 第二部分 语言知识运用（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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Tom and his grandfather, Mr. Smith, lived in a modest wooden cottage bordering a forest. Their finances were ____21____, yet they enjoyed their simple life. One sunny afternoon at the park, Tom watched enviously as striking kites danced in the sky. That evening, he approached his grandfather ____22____. “Grandpa, everyone has these magnificent kites with amazing designs,” he whispered. “Could I possibly get one?” Mr. Smith went through kite prices online and ____23____. “Tom, these are far beyond our budget,” he replied gently. Though disappointed, Tom nodded ____24____, “It’s okay, Grandpa. I know.” Unable to bear his grandson’s sadness, Mr. Smith secretly ____25____ his aged toolbox that night. By candlelight, he ____26____ crafted a unique kite using recycled fabrics (织物) and hand-painted patterns. Exhausted but proud, he ____27____ it at breakfast. “I couldn’t buy one, so I made this for you,” he said, his eyes warm with affection. Tom’s heart ____28____ at the shabby creation but he managed a smile. “Thanks, Grandpa.” At the park, Tom initially ____29____ the kite. When revealed, teasing ____30____. “How odd!” laughed a boy. Feeling he had lost face, Tom ____31____ home in tears. The next day, neighbor Mr. Johnson appeared flying an identical handmade kite. “Mr. Smith crafted this ____32____!” he announced. The children fell silent, then crowded around admiringly. “It’s actually ____33____!”one shouted. “Could your grandpa make me one?” asked another. By dusk, requests ____34____ in. Soon, parents offered payments for custom kites. Tom’s ____35____ transformed into profound pride — he now realized his grandfather’s gift was truly extraordinary. 21. A. stable B. tight C. sufficient D. flexible 22. A. confidently B. excitedly C. hesitantly D. angrily 23. A. smiled B. shouted C. cheered D. sighed 24. A. understandingly B. impatiently C. unwillingly D. desperately 25. A. set aside B. put away C. dug out D. looked for 26. A. naturally B. cautiously C. quickly D. rudely 27. A. made B. sold C. presented D. bought 28. A. sank B. rose C. beat D. broke 29. A. showed B. flew C. repaired D. hid 30. A. stopped B. erupted C. decreased D. disappeared 31. A. walked B. drove C. fled D. rode 32. A. failure B. house C. masterpiece D. trouble 33. A. ugly B. brilliant C. ordinary D. small 34. A. flooded B. dropped C. ran D. stepped 35. A. regret B. joy C. embarrassment D. surprise 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。 Chinese embroidery (刺绣) has a history of over 4,000 years and remains a shining symbol of traditional craftsmanship. It ____36____(define) as the art of using needles and colored threads to create complex patterns on fabrics,____37____(combine) practical use with artistic beauty. The craft ____38____(date) back to the Shang Dynasty, with early examples discovered in Henan Province showing remarkable skill. Over centuries, it has developed into diverse styles,and the“Four Great Embroideries” — Su, Yue, Shu, and Xiang embroidery — have ____39____(gradual) become iconic. Su embroidery is celebrated for its delicate threads and elegant colors, while Yue embroidery impresses with bright colors and 3D textures (纹理), often adding gold foil (箔纸) or peacock feathers ____40____(enhance) brightness. Each style reflects the unique cultural characteristics of its region. Embroidery patterns are rich ____41____ symbolism, conveying people’s hopes for success.Common designs include peonies, dragons and phoenixes, and fish. In traditional society, it was not only a key skill for women but also a way to express ____42____(person) creativity. During the Song Dynasty, artisans combined calligraphy and painting with embroidery,____43____ improved the craft to high art. Today, Chinese embroidery adapts to modern life through innovation. It has gained international ____44____(recognize), with works exhibited worldwide for cultural exchange. As one of ____45____ most precious intangible cultural heritages, it carries the wisdom of generations, proving true craftsmanship never fades. 第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你参加了学校外教Mr. Smith组织的为期4周的在线英语原著阅读打卡活动（online reading check-in activity），并认为此活动对提升英语阅读能力很有帮助，请你给Mr. Smith写一封电子邮件，内容需包含： 1．表达感谢与肯定； 2．提出改进建议； 3．表达对再次组织此类活动的期待。 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。 Dear Mr. Smith, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 I was an arrogant (傲慢的) high school boy full of blind self-confidence, firmly believing that I was more capable than all my classmates at managing group tasks. When our teacher formally announced that our school would hold a lively campus charity fair to raise money for poor children in remote villages, I volunteered without hesitation to take charge of the second-hand book stall. I also actively persuaded nearly ten warm-hearted classmates to donate their unused books to support my booth. My thoughtful classmate Lina had kindly reminded me in advance to classify different kinds of books, mark clear and reasonable prices, and design simple promotional posters to attract visitors. However, I rudely turned down her sincere advice and even laughed openly at her for being overly cautious. I gathered large piles of various books, including interesting storybooks, popular magazines and practical exam reference books. Without any careful arrangement, I stuffed these mixed books randomly into several rough cardboard boxes. On the official day of the charity fair, while other groups devoted plenty of time and energy to decorating their stalls with colorful ribbons and beautiful handwritten signs, I did almost no preparation at all. I just laid all my books in a total mess on the table and wandered around the campus casually, firmly convinced that high-quality books alone would naturally draw a large number of buyers. As noon slowly rolled around, all the neighboring stalls were packed with busy and energetic students. In sharp contrast, almost no one stopped or spared a glance at my book booth. Worse still, several reference books accidentally slipped off the table and got badly stained by the fruit juice spilled by passing students. Standing alone beside my cold booth, I watched Lina’s handmade toy stall become extremely popular and listened to their cheerful and merry laughter. Strong regret and great embarrassment wrapped me tightly. I fully realized that my stupid arrogance and laziness had wasted my classmates’ kind donations. Just as I sank into deep self-blame and despair, Lina finished her temporary work and walked straight towards me. 注意： （1）续写词数应为150左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Seeing my depression, Lina didn’t mention my previous rudeness but proposed a plan. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ When the charity fair drew to an end, our book stall unexpectedly topped the donation list. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $