重庆市第一中学校2026-2027学年高二上学期10月定时练习英语试题卷

秘密★启用前【考试时间：2026年10月11日20:20—22:20】 重庆一中高2028届高二上期10月定时练习 英语试题卷 英语试题卷共10页。满分150分。考试时间120分钟。 注意事项： 1．答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2．作答时，务必将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。 3．考试结束后，将答题卡回收。 第一部分 听力（共两节，每小题1分，满分20分） 第一节 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. How does the woman’s food taste? A. Too hot. B. Too salty. C. Too sour. 2. What does the man need help with? A. Taking photos. B. Printing pictures. C. Revising a project. 3. What are the speakers talking about? A. A decisive action. B. An official warning. C. An environmental issue. 4. Which season is it now? A. Spring. B. Summer. C. Winter. 5. What do the speakers plan to do? A. Organize a gathering on their own. B. Buy Christmas gifts for the parents. C. Visit the man’s parents immediately. 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，各小题都有5秒钟的作答时间．每段录音播放两遍。 听下面的录音，回答第6和第7小题。 6. What does the man want to borrow? A. The art room. B. The science lab. C. The teaching office. 7. When will the meeting finish? A. At 4:30 p.m. B. At 5:00 p.m. C. At 5:30 p.m. 听下面的录音，回答第8和第9小题。 8. What does Luke think of his trip? A. Fine. B. Unforgettable C. Regrettable. 9. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At a hotel. B. At an airport. C. At Luke’s house. 听下面的录音，回答第10至第12小题。 10. How often are private math lessons offered? A. Once a week. B. Twice a week C. Three times a week. 11. What classes are given on Thursday evenings? A. Yoga classes. B. Tennis classes. C. Math classes. 12. What does the man say about the book club? A. It is a new club. B. It is aimed at teens. C. It is open in summer. 听下面的录音，回答第13至第16小题。 13. What does “the pair” probably do? A. They perform modern dances. B. They work together to do magic tricks. C. One sings and the other plays the piano. 14. Which performance will follow directly after the magic show? A. Music. B. Dance. C. Comedy. 15. Which word can best describe the speakers in organizing the talent show? A. Cooperative. B. Impatient. C. Competitive. 16. What will the woman likely do next? A. Inform the band. B. Call the piano player. C. Speak to the dancers. 听下面的录音，回答第17至第20小题。 17. What time should the road trippers arrive at the meeting point? A. At 8:30 a.m. B. At 9:00 a.m. C. At 9:30 a.m. 18. In which city will the road trippers end their journey? A. Houston. B. Lafayette. C. New Orleans. 19. What must each driver do before departure? A. Get enough rest. B. Prepare extra food and water. C. Check the condition of the car. 20. What does the speaker suggest at the end? A. Asking for help at every stop. B. Using the same group chat app. C. Keeping phones off while driving. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。 A The year 2026 marks a significant leap forward for China’s space exploration, with a series of far-reaching missions scheduled to expand human presence beyond Earth. Space Station Expansion On April 29, the 5th year of the Tiangong space station’s core module, China announced a major expansion project. The station will upgrade from a “T” shape to a “cross” shape, adding a new17.2-meter module to increase its capacity for scientific experiments and international cooperation projects. This expansion will allow astronauts to stay longer in space and provide more opportunities for shared missions with foreign astronauts. New Manned Spacecraft: Mengzhou A highlight of 2026 is the first flight of the Mengzhou spacecraft, China’s new-generation manned vehicle. Designed for lunar missions, it will replace the aging Shenzhou series, supporting longer-duration flights and future moon landings. The first uncrewed test flight is scheduled for late2026, preparing the way for future manned missions. Long-Term Space Stay & Lunar Goals In 2026, two Shenzhou missions will transport astronauts to Tiangong. One astronaut will begin a one-year stay in orbit, which will provide important experience for future deep-space travel. Meanwhile, the Chang’e-7 mission will target the moon’s south pole to search for water ice, a necessary resource for future lunar bases. International Cooperation China continues to invite global involvement in space exploration. Joint satellite projects and UN-supported experiments on Tiangong show China’s contribution to peaceful space exploration. 21. What is the main purpose of Tiangong’s expansion? A. To provide living space for foreign astronauts. B. To prepare directly for China’s first moon landing. C. To replace the original module with a newer structure. D. To enhance its ability to carry out more missions in space. 22. What do we know about the Mengzhou spacecraft? A. Its first test flight will not carry astronauts. B. It will replace the Tiangong space station. C. It will send astronauts to the moon in 2026. D. It has already started regular manned missions. 23. What is the purpose of the text? A. To explain how spacecraft are built. B. To introduce China’s latest space missions. C. To encourage teenagers to become astronauts. D. To compare China’s space program with others. B Xu Congxiang, 69, a major grain grower in Taihe County, East China’s Anhui Province, reached a record harvest this year, with the wheat production on his demonstration farm over 800 kilograms per mu (0.067 hectares). “In the 1970s, most of China’s wheat yield per mu was under 300 kg. Now, as farming technology continues to improve, our grain output has increased greatly,” recalls Xu. A few decades ago, when Xu was under 20 and had just graduated from high school, he returned to his hometown and became a farmer, starting his endeavor to explore new ways to increase grain yield through science and technology. Back then, a magnifying glass was Xu’s best helper for field observation. Taking a magnifying glass and a notebook, Xu used to set off into the fields at dawn and stayed there until the moon rose. “At that time, there was no advanced equipment, such as an insect monitor. We could only use a magnifying glass to observe very small changes in the crops. Some tiny spots on the leaves could be the signal of the output reduction,” says Xu. During those years, Xu wrote many notebooks, which contained detailed information including the time and degree of wind and the growth status of crops. With his rich experience, Xu summed up the methods in the green and efficient cultivation of wheat and promoted them to the surrounding farmers. Under his influence, Xu’s children followed his footsteps to work in agriculture and achieved further breakthroughs. His family focuses on developing high-quality varieties and exploring high-yield cultivation techniques. Since the beginning of this year, a total of fifty new grain varieties have been planted in the experimental field, and seven experiments have been conducted. In Xu’s opinion, modern agricultural science and technology should be applied to help modern farmers increase yield, and he will make continuous efforts in this field. 24. What does Xu Congxiang mainly want to show in Paragraph 1? A. Why his farm became famous nationwide. B. How much agriculture in China has developed. C. How technological advances boosted crop yield. D. How farming conditions have changed over time. 25. What does the underlined phrase “endeavor” in Paragraph 2 mean? A. Decision. B. Attempt. C. Capability. D. Inspiration. 26. What can we learn about Xu’s children? A. They achieved breakthroughs mainly in fifty new grain varieties. B. They intend to introduce farming technology to foreign countries C. They continued Xu’s agricultural pursuit through scientific exploration. D. They expanded Xu’s farming methods beyond the limits of traditional agriculture. 27. Which of the following can best describe Xu Congxiang? A. Creative and adventurous. B. Curious and responsible. C. Hardworking and determined. D. Independent and humorous. C China successfully launched 12 advanced computing satellites into low-Earth orbit on May 14, 2025, marking the official start of the Three-body Computing Constellation (星座). Named after a classic problem in celestial (天空的) mechanics, the constellation is the world’s first space-based computing network. Unlike traditional satellites that mainly collect data and send it back to Earth for processing, these new satellites are equipped with powerful computing systems, allowing them to analyze information directly in space. Developed by Chinese research teams and aerospace engineers, the constellation works as a “space supercomputer” when its satellites operate together. By processing data in orbit, it can greatly reduce the time needed for information transfer and analysis. For example, in practical tests, the system detected a forest fire in Southwest China and produced a three-dimensional flood map much faster than traditional methods. Such abilities are especially valuable in emergency situations, where quick responses can save lives and reduce losses. The constellation also combines advanced communication technology with artificial intelligence. These technologies allow satellites to exchange information more efficiently and perform tasks such as monitoring extreme weather, tracking important objects, and supporting scientific research. For future space exploration, the network may help process data from lunar missions directly in orbit, reducing delays and improving the efficiency of deep-space operations. China has planned further expansion of the constellation in the coming years. When more satellites join the network, it is expected to provide services for many areas, including smart cities, agriculture, and disaster response. According to scientists involved in the project, space computing will not only change how people use satellite information but may also reshape the way humans explore and understand the universe. As the Three-body Computing Constellation begins regular operations, it represents an important step in the development of space technology and shows how computing power is moving beyond Earth. 28. What is the special feature of the Three-body Computing Constellation? A. It is a satellite system named after a famous space exploration project. B. It is the first space-based network that can process information in orbit. C. It is a group of satellites launched to collect and send more data to Earth. D. It is a computing network designed mainly for studying celestial mechanics. 29. What does the example of detecting a forest fire and producing a flood map show? A. The constellation has been mainly developed to deal with natural disasters. B. The constellation can improve emergency responses by shortening the time for data analysis. C. The constellation works more effectively because it depends less on information from Earth. D. The constellation can collect more information than traditional satellites in emergency situations. 30. What will the author most probably discuss in the following paragraph? A. The reasons why traditional satellites disappeared. B. Reasons why space computing has attracted worldwide attention. C. More applications of the space computing system in different fields D. Challenges that scientists may face in expanding the satellite network. 31. Which is the best title for the passage? A. When Computing Power Reaches Beyond Earth B. New Satellite Applications in Emergency Management C. China’s Efforts to Explore the Future of Space Technology D. From Satellite Communication to Space-based Computing D Money has long been regarded as a means to achieve security, comfort, and freedom. However, in a world increasingly shaped by public displays of wealth, an unexpected problem has emerged: some people no longer see money simply as a tool, but as evidence of their personal value. This distorted relationship with money is known as “money dysmorphia”. Unlike ordinary financial worries, money dysmorphia is not necessarily caused by a lack of resources. Instead, it involves a gap between a person’s actual financial situation and their perception of it. Someone who is financially stable may still feel unsuccessful after constantly measuring themselves against carefully constructed images of wealth online. Likewise, those with fewer financial advantages may regard themselves as failures, regardless of their achievements. The causes of this phenomenon are far from simple. Social media has intensified the tendency to compare, as it often presents a highly selective version of success. Beyond external influences, early experiences with money can also leave lasting impressions. People who grow up with financial uncertainty may develop a strong fear of losing what they have, while others may gradually connect wealth with recognition and social status. What makes money dysmorphia particularly concerning is that it can change the role money plays in people’s lives. Instead of providing security, money may become a constant source of anxiety. Some individuals work endlessly because they believe they are never successful enough, while others struggle to enjoy what they have because they feel guilty about spending. In this way, money, which is supposed to expand choices, may actually limit them. The answer is not to deny the importance of money or abandon the pursuit of wealth. The more fundamental question is whether people can separate their financial condition from their sense of identity. After all, money can measure what we own, but it cannot fully define who we are. 32. What does “money dysmorphia” refer to according to the passage? A. A feeling of anxiety caused by the fear of losing one’s existing wealth. B. A condition where people suffer from financial difficulties despite their efforts. C. An insane desire to gain more money by comparing oneself with successful people. D. A misunderstanding of the relationship between financial status and personal worth. 33. What does the underlined sentence imply? A. Having more money does not necessarily lead to better financial decisions. B. Financial security is difficult to achieve without sacrificing personal freedom. C. An unhealthy relationship with money may prevent people from living freely. D. People with limited money often have fewer opportunities to improve themselves. 34. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. A balanced view of money requires people to separate wealth from self-worth. B. People should stop pursuing wealth because it may create unnecessary pressure. C. Money becomes meaningful only when it determines how people view themselves. D. People’s understanding of money is mainly influenced by their financial background. 35. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage? A. To explain how money affects people’s lives. B. To suggest ways to achieve financial success. C. To introduce a new financial problem currently. D. To explore the link between money and personal. identity. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读短文，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项。 Financial Freedom for Young People For many young people, the idea of financial freedom sounds like a distant dream. But financial freedom does not mean being a millionaire. It simply means having enough income to cover your expenses and still have money left for the things that matter to you. 36 . The first step toward financial freedom is understanding the difference between assets and liabilities. 37 . And liabilities are things that take money out of your pocket, such as a car loan or credit card debt. The more assets you build, the closer you get to financial freedom. 38 . This is not about restricting yourself — it is about making intentional choices with your money. A simple rule is the 50/30/20 rule: 50 percent of your income goes to needs, 30 percent to wants, and 20 percent to savings and investments. Building an emergency fund is equally important. Financial experts recommend saving three to six months of living expenses in a separate account. 39 . So people never have to rely on high-interest debt. Finally, avoid lifestyle inflation. This happens when your spending increases every time your income goes up. 40 . Over time, this discipline can make the difference between a life of financial stress and a life of financial freedom. A. Budgeting is another essential skill. B. Saving also helps you manage your money wisely. C. Many young people tend to borrow money from friends to deal with unexpected costs. D. This fund protects you from unexpected events like job loss, medical bills, or car repairs. E. Therefore, achieving this goal indeed requires developing several important financial habits. F. Instead of upgrading your car or apartment, channel that extra money into your investments. G. The former is something that puts money in your pocket, such as investments or a rental property. 第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分40分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 The Nobel Prize is considered one of the most recognizable and admirable awards possible, 41 people of the world for their outstanding achievements in different fields. Alfred Nobel was born in 1833 to a family of engineers in Sweden. In 1850, he met Ascanio Sobrero, the inventor of nitroglycerin (硝酸甘油) in Paris. Interested in its irregular 42 of exploding under pressure or heat, Nobel started to find a way to control it and make a 43 explosive. After years of 44 , in 1867, at the age of 34, Nobel invented dynamite (炸药), which is much easier and safer to control than nitroglycerin. During his lifetime, Nobel invented and patented various explosives. He 45 his wealth from his355 inventions, among which dynamite was the most important. When Alfred’s brother Ludwig died in 1888, a French newspaper 46 published Alfred’s obituary (认告). Reading his own obituary, Nobel was 47 to find out his public image. The newspaper strongly 48 Nobel for inventing dynamite, giving him the nickname of “the merchant of death” and saying “Dr. Alfred Nobel, who became 49 by finding ways to kill more people faster than ever before, died yesterday.” To Alfred, this obituary was a(n) 50 . He spent his lifetime alone 51 things and was deeply concerned with how he would be remembered. This unfortunate event inspired him to make changes in his will. so as to 52 his public image, and to be remembered for a good cause. In 1895, one year before his death, Nobel made the last 53 , saying clearly that his wealth would be used to create a series of prizes for those who have brought great 54 to mankind in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, and peace. To widespread astonishment, Dr. Alfred Nobel 55 94% of his total wealth to found the five Nobel Prizes. 41. A. remembering B. honouring C. crediting D. preparing 42. A. nature B. conduct C. flavour D. benefit 43. A. deadly B. bitter C. stable D. mild 44. A. innovations B. efforts C. hesitation D. association 45. A. brought up B. put up C. broke up D. built up 46. A. mistakenly B. purposefully C. accidentally D. scientifically 47. A. satisfied B. relieved C. impressed D. disappointed 48. A. praised B. blamed C. appreciated D. favoured 49. A. greedy B. essential C. rich D. sufficient 50. A. error B. warning C. threat D. consequence 51. A. destroying B. inventing C. combining D. neglecting 52. A. improve B. establish C. illustrate D. secure 53. A. request B. illustration C. will D. fortune 54. A. choices B. decisions C. attempts D. benefits 55. A. gave away B. gave back C. gave off D. gave out 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。 Qian Qihu, China’s top defence engineering expert, has once again moved many netizens with his charity. In 2013, a charity fund 56 (establish) by him to help excellent students from poor families gain access to education. Qian is an academician from the Chinese Academy of Engineering and also the winner of the 57 (high) military award given to individual members of the Chinese military, the August 1 Medal in 2022. Qian, together with his wife and Kunshan Underground Space Technology Research Institute, donated 1 million yuan to Jinhui Charity Fund based in Kunshan, 58 (hope) to help children from poor families. He set up the charity fund in 2013, which is named 59 his mother and wife, to help excellent students from poor families gain access to schools and quality education. Since its establishment, the program 60 (assist) 1,331 students with funding of about 13.6 million yuan and Qian has 61 (personal) donated about 13.38 million yuan. 62 (inspire) by the spirit of Qian, many beneficiaries have taken him as a role model. “In the future, I hope I can follow his steps and make 63 (contribution) to our country,” said a National University of Defence Technology student 64 education was once supported by Qian. Qian has almost donated all his savings to 65 charity fund. “I have devoted my whole life to our country and the people,” said Qian. 第三节 单词拼写，请在答题卡填写完整单词。（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分） 请使用必修三 Unit 4-5的词汇完成填空。 66. The message was quickly t________ (传播) through social media, reaching millions of people within a few hours. 67. Most experienced researchers are attached to a________ (分析) the subtle changes in experimental data before drawing any final conclusions. 68. The students had a heated a________ (争论) about whether technology could completely replace teachers. 69. We will begin our field investigation into local plant species tomorrow at dawn, weather p________ (允许). 70. His lifelong p________ (追求) of knowledge finally led him to become a successful researcher. 71. Reading different kinds of books can b________ (拓宽) students’ horizons and help them understand the world better. 72. The training program is specially t________ (量身定制) to meet the needs of young athletes. 73. Before choosing courses, students need to explore the available o________ (选择) and decide which ones best suit their interests and goals. 74. The doctor noticed some a________ (异常的) changes in the patient’s condition and decided to carry out further examinations. 75. Workers should regularly m________ (维护) machines to ensure their safe and efficient operation. 第四部分 写作（共两节满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华，你校英语社团正在校园内开展主题为“Is Making Money the Most Important Goal in Life?”的英语讨论活动，请你写一篇发言稿。 内容包括：1．你的观点；2．你的理由；3．你的建议。 注意：1．写作词数应为80左右；2．可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯。 Dear teachers and fellow students, I’m Li Hua ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for listening! 第二节（满分25分） 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。 When I entered senior high school, I was full of expectations. I imagined that I would make new friends, achieve better results and enjoy a wonderful school life. However, things did not turn out as I had expected. The learning pace was much faster than that in junior high school, and I found myself struggling to keep up with my classmates. After several disappointing exams, I gradually lost confidence in myself. I spent more and more time worrying about my grades and began to doubt my own abilities. Whenever I saw my classmates discussing difficult questions or sharing their learning experiences, I felt left behind and thought that no one could truly understand my pressure. One Friday afternoon, I received another disappointing test result. Holding the paper in my hand, I walked out of the classroom silently. The sky was covered with dark clouds, and the cold wind made me feel even more upset. I walked slowly along the street, thinking about my future. At that moment, I felt as if everything was going against me. On my way home, I noticed an old man sitting alone beside the road. Several bags were placed around him, and he looked worried and helpless. People passed by, but no one seemed to notice him. I slowed down and looked at him. For a moment, I hesitated. I was already troubled by my own problems and wanted to continue walking. However, when I saw the helpless look on his face, I remembered how lonely I had felt recently. I walked towards him and asked, “Do you need any help?” The old man looked up and explained that he had come to the city to visit his grandson but had accidentally lost his way. His phone had run out of power, and he could not remember the exact address of his grandson’s home. 注意： 1．续写词数应为150左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: I decided to stay and help the old man, even though I was still upset about my own problems. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: The experience changed the way I looked at myself and the world around me. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 重庆一中高2028届高二上期10月定时练习 英语答案 第一部分 听力（共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分） 1. A 2. B 3. C 4. C 5. A 6. A 7. B 8. A 9. B 10. B 11. A 12. A 13. C 14. C 15. A 16. C 17. A 18. C 19. C 20. B 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） A篇21. D 22. A 23. B B篇24. C 25. B 26. C 27. C C篇28. B 29. B 30. C 31. A D篇32. D 33. C 34. A 35. D 第二节 七选五（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 36. E 37. G 38. A 39. D 40. F 第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分40分） 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 41. B 42. A 43. C 44. B 45. D 46. A 47. D 48. B 49. C 50. B 51. B 52. A 53. C 54. D 55. A 第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 56. was established 57. highest 58. hoping 59. after 60. has assisted 61. personally 62. Inspired 63. contributions 64. whose 65. the 第三节 单词拼写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 66. transmitted 67. analyzing 68. argument 69. permitting 70. pursuit 71. broaden 72. tailored 73. options 74. abnormal 75. maintain 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 参考范文 基础版： Dear teachers and fellow students, I’m Li Hua. Today I’d like to share my opinion on whether making money is the most important goal in life. In my view, making money is important, but it should not be regarded as the only goal in life. Money can provide us with a better life and more opportunities. However, happiness, health, relationships and personal growth are also valuable. Therefore, while we should work hard to improve our financial situation, we should also pursue our dreams, care about others and enjoy meaningful experiences. Thank you for listening! 进阶版： Dear teachers and fellow students, I’m Li Hua. Nowadays, students have had a heated discussion about whether making money should be regarded as the most important goal in life. Some people agree with the it as money provides security and more choices. Others, however, believe that life is about more than wealth. In my view, money matters, but it should never define the ultimate purpose of our lives. For one thing, money can improve our living conditions, but it cannot guarantee lasting happiness. A person may have abundant wealth but still feel empty without meaningful relationships or personal growth. For another, if people focus only on earning money, they may ignore their passions and lose opportunities to create value beyond material success. True fulfillment comes from achieving balance between financial stability and personal development. Therefore, we should work hard to improve our financial situation while pursuing what truly matters to us. Only by balancing material achievements with inner growth can we lead a more meaningful and rewarding life. 第二节 读后续写（满分25分） 参考范文 基础版： Paragraph 1: I decided to stay and help the old man, even though I was still upset about my own problems. I first asked the old man for more information about his grandson and tried to calm him down. Then I carried his bags and helped him charge his phone at a nearby shop. After contacting his grandson successfully, the old man showed a relieved smile. Before leaving, he noticed that I looked unhappy and asked me what had happened. I told him about my disappointing test result. Instead of blaming me, he encouraged me to believe in myself and reminded me that one failure could not decide my future. Paragraph 2: The experience changed the way I looked at myself and the world around me. I realized that my value was not determined only by my grades. Although I had failed in an exam, I could still help others and make a difference. More importantly, I understood that the world was not as cold as I had imagined. A small act of kindness could bring warmth to others and also give me strength. From that day on, I became more confident and learned to face difficulties with a positive attitude. 进阶版： Paragraph 1: I decided to stay and help the old man, even though I was still upset about my own problems. Pushing aside the disappointment that had been weighing on my mind, I helped him carry his bags to a nearby store and found a way to charge his phone. As he finally got through to his grandson, the worry lines on his face gradually softened into a relieved smile. Looking at him, I suddenly felt a quiet sense of satisfaction that no test score had ever brought me. Before leaving, the old man paused, looked into my eyes and asked gently why I seemed so troubled. When I shared my recent failure with him, he offered me a warm smile and said, “Don’t let one setback define you. What matters is the courage to keep moving forward.” Paragraph 2: The experience changed the way I looked at myself and the world around me. For days, I had been trapped in disappointment, mistakenly believing that a poor result meant I was not capable enough. However, that small act of kindness showed me a different side of myself — one that was caring, responsible and able to make a difference. More importantly, I realized that the world was not a place filled with loneliness and indifference. Sometimes, a simple gesture of kindness could quietly connect two strangers and bring unexpected strength to both hearts. From then on, I stopped defining myself by failures and learned to face challenges with confidence. And I’m also determined to pass on the kindness because even the smallest kindness could create a meaningful impact. 【听力原文】 Text 1 M: How’s your dish? W: It’s burning my tongue. I can’t even taste the vegetables. Text 2 W: Did you finish the group project for the history class? M: Almost —— I just need to add the photos. Can you help me print them? Text 3 W: The ice at both Poles is melting faster than ever. Doesn’t that alarm you? M: Certainly. Sea levels are rising, affecting the entire planet, especially coastal areas. W: We need to take action before it gets worse. Text 4 W: I wish it were summer. I’d love a little bit of sunshine. M: Yes, it’s pretty bad, isn’t it? Anyway, spring will be here before too long. Text 5 M: I can’t believe Christmas is almost here! 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $