江苏省南通市2026—2027学年高一上学期期中自编模拟试题四

南通市2026一2027学年高一上学期期中模拟试题四 英语答题卡 姓名： 班级： 学号： 注意事项：1.答题前请将姓名、班级、学号填写清楚；2.选择题请将所选选项涂黑；3.非选择题请用黑色签字笔在指定区域 内作答。 第一部分听力(1一20) 1▣A▣B口C 2▣A□B▣C 3▣A▣B▣C 4▣A☐B口C 5▣A☐B▣C 6□A口B口C 7口A口B口C 8▣A☐B☐C 9☐A☐B□C10☐A☐B☐C 11□AOB□C 12☐A☐B☐C 13☐A▣B▣C 14□A□B☐C15☐A☐B☐C 16☐A□B☐C 17口A☐B☐C 18☐A□B□C 19口A☐B☐C20☐A☐B口C 第二部分阅读(2135) 21☐A☐B☐C 22☐A☐B ▣C 23▣A口B□C 24☐A☐B☐C 25□A☐B 口c OD OD 口D OD OD 26☐A☐B☐C 27口A☐B☐C 28口A□B口C 29口A☐B☐C 30☐A☐B ☐C OD 口D 口D 口D 口D 31☐A☐B☐C 32□A□B□C 33□A□B□C 34☐A☐B☐C 35□A□B□C OD OD OD OD OD 第二节 七选五（36一40) 36口A口B口C口D口E□F▣G 37□A□B□C□D□E□FOG 38▣A□B□C□D☐E□F口G 39口A口B口C□D☐E口F口G 40口A□B□C口D口E□F□G 第三部分 语言运用(41一55) 41☐A□B□C 42☐A☐B☐C 43▣A☐B▣C 44☐A☐B☐C 45☐A☐B☐C 口D OD OD OD OD 46☐A☐B☐C 47☐A☐B☐C 48▣A☐B☐C 49☐A☐B☐C 50☐A☐B☐C 口D OD 口D 口D 口D 51▣A▣B☐C 52□A▣B▣C 53▣A☐B▣C 54☐A☐B▣C 55▣A▣B▣C OD OD OD □D OD 第二节语法填空(56一65) 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 第三节 单句语法填空（66一_75) 66. 67 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 第四部分写作 第一节(76题，满分15分) 第二节(77题，满分15分) The viewing party finally came,and Alex was eager to meet his online friend.听力考试正式开始。I've decided to turn the empty space in front of our house . into a garden. Great idea, Henry, will you be growing flowers and vegetables eventually? Yes, i'll start by laying out of path. Then I will plant some trees and grass. Listen to the next question. The meal was fifty dollars. I think a ten percent he would be suitable. The service was great. That's fair. But now i'm worried if we have enough left for the taxi later. Well, let me see how much will have left after paying the bill and tip. Listen to the next question. I went to that new coffee shop in town yesterday. Have you tried IT. mark? I ve heard their chocolate cakes are really good. Yes, I had one there. They have sandwiches and homemade biscuits s as well. I bet those are good too. Listen to the next question. What are you doing this afternoon, clara? I'm preparing a birthday party for my mom. Would you mind helping me cook some food? Sorry, joe, I can't. I'm going to visit my grandfather. He's feeling a bit lonely. okay. Listen to the next question. I've been feeling tired lately. Maybe I should get to sleep earlier. Yeah, I usually fall a sleep faster. If I go to bed by eleven P. M, and I wake up feeling refreshed. I usually stay up too late. Maybe i'll try your way tonight. Listen to the next question. We made IT. What a relief. When the train was late, I thought we'd missed the plane. Me too, I was thinking we might have to call a taxi. I kept checking my watch. At least we got through . security quickly. Yes, that helped. Now we can relax soon. We will be in italy. I can't wait. You'll love IT. There's beauty everywhere you . look and good food too. I hope definitely . you won't be disappointed. By the way, we'll have a meeting with our travel agency when we arrive. We made IT. What a relief. When the train was late, I thought we'd missed the plane. Me too, I was thinking we might have to call a taxi. I kept checking my watch. At least we got through security quickly. Yes, that helped. Now we can relax. Soon will be in italy. I can't wait. You will love IT. There's beauty everywhere you look . and good food too. I hope definitely you . won't be disappointed. By the way, we'll have a meeting with our travel agency when we arrive. Listen to the next question. You know, I don't enjoy playing computer games as much as I used to. How come most . games seem similar now and some takes so long to finish that I lose interest? You've got a point there. After a while, IT feels more like work than fun. I think the excitement has just worn off for me. Same here. In fact, these days I ve been getting into board games, really. Yes, I can play face to face with people instead of staring at a screen. Do you like seeing people's reactions? Yes, and I like plane cards as well. So simple, yet really entertaining. Maybe I should go back to old . fashioned games. We play something . this weekend. Good idea. You know, I don't enjoy playing computer games as much . as I used to. How come most . games seem similar now? And some takes so long to finish that I lose interest. You've got a point there. After a while, IT feels more like work than fun. I think the excitement has just worn off for me. Same here. In fact, these days i've been getting into board games, really. Yes. I can play face to face with people instead of staring at a screen. Do you like seeing people's reactions? Yes, and I like plane cards as well. So simple yet really entertaining. Maybe I should go back to old . fashioned games. Play something . this weekend. Good idea. Listen to the next question. Welcome to our program. Thanks, Steve. I heard . your team will be working in space again, so we're here to talk about IT. What are you going to do? Will be studying climate patterns and monitoring environmental changes that . must require a lot of work. You're right. I guess you must have great computers managing all that. Yes, but we check and save a copy of our findings by hand. If something fails, we can't afford to lose data. How much data? Dual process. Normally. we collect six giga bites a day, but during special projects, IT can reach twelve giga bites. IT sounds amazing. Do you have enough time to rest? There's little time for breaks, and it's often tiring. That does sound tough. So you don't exercise at all. Of course we do. Exercises is important. Without IT, we'd lose strength. make sense. That's all for now. Thank you. Welcome to our program. Thanks, Steve. I heard . your team will be working in space again. So we're here to talk about IT. What are you going to do? Will be studying climate patterns and monitoring environmental changes that . must require a lot of work. You're right. I guess you must have great computers managing all that. Yes, but we check and save a copy of our findings by hand. If something fails, we can't afford to lose data. How much data? Dual process? Normally, we collect six giga bites a day, but during special projects, IT can reach twelve giga bites. IT sounds amazing. Do you have enough time to rest? There's little time for breaks, and it's often tiring. That does sound tough. So you don't exercise at all. Of course we do. Exercise is important. Without IT, we'd lose strength. make sense. That's all for now. Thank you. Listen to the next question. Really, sometimes I wish you would act a bit more grown up. My room is always tidy, but yours is a mess. Let's get this straight. You're only twelve, two years Younger than me, but I must admit that sometimes you seem more grown up than me. That's because girls developed differently from boys. We mature . faster in some ways, really how our . brains develop at a different speed. A girl's brain usually matures fully by around twenty two, while a boys might not be fully developed until about twenty five. That's three more years. What difference . doesn't make a lot? The part of the brain that controls decisions and emotions develops earlier in girls. That's why we often think things . through more. So when you're my age, you'll be even more sensible than me. maybe. But everyone's different. Some boy's mature faster and some girls take longer. It's just that, on average, girls develop sooner. I see, but don't worry. i'm sure you will catch up eventually. Really, sometimes I wish you would act a bit more grown up. My room is always tidy, but yours is a mess. Let's get this straight. You're only twelve, two years Younger than me, but I must admit that sometimes you seen more grown up than me. That's because girls develop differently from boys. We mature . faster in some ways, really. how our brains develop at a different speed. A girl's brain usually matures fully by around twenty two, while a boys might not be fully developed until about twenty five. That's three more years. What difference doesn't make a lot? The part of the brain that controls decisions and emotions developed earlier in girls. That's why we often think things . through more. So when you're my age, you'll be even more sensible than me. Maybe, but everyone's different. Some boy's mature faster and some girls take longer. It's just that, on average, girls develop sooner. I see, but don't worry. i'm sure you will catch up eventually. Listen to the next question. Good morning, everyone. As we speed towards our high school graduation, but he still ask the same question, what should I do with my life? You've likely already considered factors like salary and your skills. This has helped you narrow down your options instead of just thinking about our own goals, we should be asking ourselves another important question, what contribution do I want to make to the world? In today's world, the idea of a helping career has drawn far beyond the traditional roles of doctors, teachers and social workers, thanks to technological advancements, is now possible to have a meaningful influence on many different fields. For example, APP developers can create tools to support mental health or improve education. Scientists help protect the planet by study and climate change. I'm personally attracted to the growing field of AI and information security, where experts are greatly needed. A career that helps others is not only good for the world, but can also bring your long term satisfaction and pride, so don't forget to consider this aspect as you make the important decisions that will shape your future. Good morning, everyone. As we speak towards our high school graduation, but he still ask the same question, what should I do with my life? You've likely already considered factors like salary and your skills. This has helped you narrow down your options. Instead of just thinking about our own goals, we should be asking ourselves another important question, what contribution do I want to make to the world? In today's world, the idea of a helping career has grown far beyond the traditional roles of doctors, teachers and social workers, thanks to technological advancements, is now possible to have a meaningful influence on many different fields. For example, APP developers can create tools to support mental health or improve education. Scientists help protect the planet by studying climate change. I'm personally attracted to the growing field of AI and information security, where experts are greatly needed. A career that helps others is not only good for the world, but you can also bring your long term satisfaction and pride, so don't forget to consider this aspect as you make the important decisions that will shape your future. 听力部分到此结束。 南通市2026—2027学年高一上学期期中模拟试题四 英　语　试　题 （考试时间：120分钟　满分：150分）（解析版） 第一部分　听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节　听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What will Henry do first? A. Plant trees. B. Build a path. C. Grow vegetables. 【答案】B 【解析】男士说要把房前的空地改造成花园，“I’ll start by laying out a path. Then I’ll plant some trees and grass.”，先修路后种树。故选B。 2. How much will the speakers tip the waiter? A. $5. B. $10. C. $15. 【答案】A 【解析】女士说这顿饭 50 美元，“I think a 10% tip would be suitable.”，十个百分点即 5 美元。故选A。 3. What did Sally try at the new coffee shop? A. Some biscuits. B. A chocolate cake. C. A sandwich. 【答案】B 【解析】男士说听说那家新咖啡馆的巧克力蛋糕很棒，女士回答“Yes, I had one there.”，她吃的是巧克力蛋糕。故选B。 4. Why is Clara visiting her grandfather? A. To celebrate his birthday. B. To make a meal for him. C. To keep him company. 【答案】C 【解析】女士说“I’m going to visit my grandfather. He’s feeling a bit lonely.”，爷爷有些孤单，她去陪伴他。故选C。 5. What do we know about the woman? A. She goes to bed late. B. She gets enough sleep every day. C. She wakes up early in the morning. 【答案】A 【解析】女士说“I usually stay up too late.”，常常熬夜，也就是睡得晚。故选A。 第二节　听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第1段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Where are the speakers? A. In a car. B. On a plane. C. On a train. 【答案】B 【解析】男士说“When the train was late, I thought we’d miss the plane.”，接着又说“Soon we’ll be in Italy!”，说明他们已经登机。故选B。 7. What are the speakers going to do? A. Make a travel plan. B. Chair a meeting. C. Go on holiday. 【答案】C 【解析】两人即将飞往意大利，并且到达后还要和旅行社碰面，可见是去度假的。故选C。 听第2段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. Why does the woman enjoy computer games less now? A. She finds games are not creative enough. B. She hates the long download time. C. She is too tired after work. 【答案】A 【解析】女士说“Most games seem similar now”，游戏大同小异，缺少新意，也就是缺乏创意。故选A。 9. What does the man say about board games? A. They are out of date. B. They are too simple. C. They are more sociable. 【答案】C 【解析】男士说桌游可以“play face-to-face with people instead of staring at a screen”，强调面对面的交往。故选C。 10. What do the speakers probably decide to do together? A. Play a board game. B. Try a new computer game. C. Quit the habit of playing games. 【答案】A 【解析】女士说要回归老式游戏，男士随即提议“We could play something this weekend.”，两人决定一起玩桌游。故选A。 听第3段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. How does the woman’s team avoid losing data? A. By sending the data back to Earth for storage. B. By checking the cloud data regularly. C. By keeping a copy of the data. 【答案】C 【解析】女士说“we check and save a copy of our findings by hand”，靠手工保存数据副本以防丢失。故选C。 12. Why do the team members exercise according to the woman? A. To keep their energy. B. To pass the time. C. To have fun. 【答案】A 【解析】男士问是否锻炼，女士说“Exercise is important — without it, we’d lose strength.”，锻炼是为了保持体力。故选A。 13. Who is the man? A. A host. B. A manager. C. A programmer. 【答案】A 【解析】男士开场便说“Welcome to our program!”并一路提问串场，可知他是节目主持人。故选A。 听第4段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Parent and child. B. Brother and sister. C. Teacher and student. 【答案】B 【解析】女士说“You’re only twelve, two years younger than me.”，两人是兄妹。故选B。 15. How old is the man? A. 12. B. 14. C. 22. 【答案】B 【解析】女士 12 岁，又比男士小两岁，故男士 14 岁。故选B。 16. How does the woman sound in the end? A. Worried. B. Curious. C. Comforting. 【答案】C 【解析】女士最后说“But don’t worry — I’m sure you’ll catch up eventually.”，是在宽慰对方。故选C。 17. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Features of brain development. B. The process of brain development. C. Gender differences in brain development. 【答案】C 【解析】两人通篇在谈男女大脑发育速度与成熟时间的不同，即大脑发育的性别差异。故选C。 听第5段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What does the speaker advise the listeners to consider when choosing a career? A. Social contribution. B. Personal income levels. C. Quick growth opportunities. 【答案】A 【解析】独白提出择业时还应问自己“What contribution do I want to make to the world?”，即考虑社会贡献。故选A。 19. Where does the speaker probably want to work? A. In a senior high school. B. In a technology company. C. In an environmental group. 【答案】B 【解析】独白说“I’m personally attracted to the growing field of AI and information security”，想去科技公司。故选B。 20. Why does the speaker give the talk? A. To offer job opportunities. B. To introduce traditional roles. C. To promote a balanced view on careers. 【答案】C 【解析】独白在薪酬、技能之外，倡导把“助人”作为择业尺度，意在推广平衡的择业观。故选C。 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 Thank you for visiting the Noblesville East Middle School (NEMS) clubs and activities page. The clubs and activities are listed below. Book Club Book Club is an extracurricular (课外的) club that allows students to take part in one session (一场) at a time. Choose to be in one, two, or all three of each of the 6-week-long sessions to join others in reading and discussing popular books. Book Club normally meets on Thursdays after school starting after fall break. Chess Club This club is for students of all skill levels wanting to enjoy a social experience by playing chess against other friends. This club will meet once a week after school to play all kinds of games of chess with other players. All grade levels and abilities are welcome. We will meet in Room 1146 to play. We will start meeting the first week after fall break. Tech Team The Tech Team is a class that meets throughout the school year during East time. Our primary focus is to help students and teachers with their technology needs on a daily basis. We will also be working closely with the media centre and technology department to work on projects to improve the technology use at NEMS. Finally, we are also in charge of (负责) putting together and releasing (发布) the daily video reports. The call out meeting is in May during East time. Yearbook The Yearbook staff (工作人员) is chosen at the end of each school year and is open to 8th grade students. Staff is chosen before leaving for summer break based upon recommendations and quality of the student’s application. Yearbook meets during East time to put together the yearbook. The staff will create and be responsible for taking photographs at sports events and club meetings. Please click the following link for a printable copy of all the clubs and activities for the coming new school year. 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了Noblesville East Middle School（NEMS）的几个课外俱乐部和活动。 21. How often will the members in Book Club meet? A. Twice a week. B. Every six weeks. C. Once a week. D. Once a month. 【答案】C 【解析】细节理解题。根据Book Club部分“Book Club normally meets on Thursdays after school starting after fall break.(读书俱乐部通常在秋季假期后的每周四放学后聚会)”可知，读书俱乐部的成员每周聚会一次。故选C。 22. What can students in Tech Team do? A. Discuss popular books. B. Play chess against friends. C. Take photos at sports events. D. Release the daily video reports. 【答案】D 【解析】细节理解题。根据Tech Team部分“Finally, we are also in charge of (负责) putting together and releasing (发布) the daily video reports.(最后，我们还负责整理和发布每日视频报告)”可知，科技团队的学生能发布每日视频报告。故选D。 23. What is a requirement for becoming a Yearbook staff member? A. Having experience in taking photos. B. Being recommended by teachers or peers. C. Attending meetings during summer break. D. Being a student of NEMS for at least 2 years. 【答案】B 【解析】细节理解题。根据Yearbook部分“Staff is chosen before leaving for summer break based upon recommendations and quality of the student’s application.(工作人员在暑假前根据推荐和学生申请的质量进行选拔)”可知，成为年鉴工作人员的一个要求是被老师或同学推荐。故选B。 B The old, leather-bound journal (日记) felt heavy in Sarah’s hands. It had belonged to her grandfather. The task of cleaning out the attic (阁楼) had seemed boring, but finding this journal turned it into an adventure. She opened it carefully. The first entry was dated July 1943. Her grandfather, just seventeen then, described his journey to the big city, seeking work to support his family. He wrote about the pressure he felt and the great loneliness. In one moving passage, he wrote about sharing his only piece of bread with a homeless dog, noting, “His gratitude made me feel less alone in this world.” As Sarah read deeper she saw the growth of the young boy into the wise man she had known. The entries changed from stories of struggle to stories of building a life — meeting her grandmother, starting a family. She found a pressed four-leaf clover (三叶草) between the pages of the entry marking her father’s birth. With every page, Sarah felt a deeper connection to a grandfather she realized she had never fully known. The quiet man had once been a brave, lonely boy, a romantic young man, and a proud father. She had only known the last chapter of his life, but the journal gave her the whole story, helping her understand their relationship on a much deeper level. That evening, instead of continuing with the attic, Sarah sat down at her desk. She picked up a pen and a fresh notebook. On the first page, she wrote: “My story begins today, but perhaps one day, it will help someone else understand where they came from.” The past had been sorted; now, it was time to take down the present. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述Sarah在整理阁楼时意外发现祖父1943年起的日记，通过阅读祖父从孤独少年到成家立业的完整人生，她深刻理解了这位昔日“安静老人”的坚强与温情。 24. How did Sarah come across her grandfather’s journal? A. She was searching for it in the attic. B. Her grandfather had told her about it. C. She discovered it while cleaning the attic. D. She bought it from a second-hand store. 【答案】C 【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段的句子“The task of cleaning out the attic (阁楼) had seemed boring, but finding this journal turned it into an adventure.(清理阁楼的任务似乎很无聊，但找到这本日记把它变成了一次冒险。)”可知，Sarah是在清理阁楼时偶然发现了祖父的日记。故选C项。 25. What did the early entries reveal about Sarah’s grandfather? A. He faced hardships and loneliness in his youth. B. He was a successful businessman from the start. C. He was born and raised in a large modern city. D. He had a dislike for animals in his younger days. 【答案】A 【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段的句子“Her grandfather, just seventeen then, described his journey to the big city, seeking work to support his family. He wrote about the pressure he felt and the great loneliness. In one moving passage, he wrote about sharing his only piece of bread with a homeless dog, noting, “His gratitude made me feel less alone in this world.”(她的祖父当时只有17岁，他描述了自己到大城市找工作养家的旅程。他写到了他感受到的压力和巨大的孤独。在一篇感人的文章中，他写道，他与一只无家可归的狗分享了他唯一的一片面包，并指出，“他的感激之情让我在这个世界上感到不那么孤独。”)”可知，早期的记录体现了祖父经历的艰难与孤独。故选A项。 26. What does the underlined phrase “the whole story” in paragraph 4 refer to? A. The complete history of their family. B. The whole process of cleaning the attic. C. All the secrets her grandfather kept. D. The full life journey of her grandfather. 【答案】D 【解析】词句猜测题。根据上文的句子“The quiet man had once been a brave, lonely boy, a romantic young man, and a proud father. She had only known the last chapter of his life(这个安静的男人曾经是一个勇敢而孤独的男孩，一个浪漫的年轻人，一个骄傲的父亲。她只知道他生命的最后一章)”可知，前文列举祖父从“brave, lonely boy”到“romantic young man”“proud father”的完整人生历程，且划线词前一个分句提到Sarah只知道他生命的最后一章，再结合转折词“but”可知，the whole story指“祖父的全部人生旅程”。故选D项。 27. Which words can best describe the grandfather? A. Wealthy and famous. B. Strong-minded and caring. C. Strict and experienced. D. Adventurous and careless. 【答案】B 【解析】推理判断题。第二段的句子“Her grandfather, just seventeen then, described his journey to the big city, seeking work to support his family. He wrote about the pressure he felt and the great loneliness. In one moving passage, he wrote about sharing his only piece of bread with a homeless dog, noting, “His gratitude made me feel less alone in this world.”(她的祖父当时只有17岁，他描述了自己到大城市找工作养家的旅程。他写到了他感受到的压力和巨大的孤独。在一篇感人的文章中，他写道，他与一只无家可归的狗分享了他唯一的一片面包，并指出，“他的感激之情让我在这个世界上感到不那么孤独。”)”体现了祖父的意志坚强(strong-minded)和体贴、关爱他人(caring)。第四段的句子“The quiet man had once been a brave, lonely boy, a romantic young man, and a proud father.(这个安静的男人曾经是一个勇敢而孤独的男孩，一个浪漫的年轻人，一个骄傲的父亲。)”强化了这些特质。故选B项。 C Susan Ringwood greets all guests with a simple invitation: to join her in swimming in cold water in the swimming pool. Her offer isn’t limited to the summer months, either. Ringwood and her husband Gary swim in cold water in the swimming pool all year round. “To me, it’s not just about swimming. It’s a unique experience” she says. Ringwood simply calls her hobby “swimming”, but some winter fans have begun to promote cold-water swimming as a treatment for a variety of diseases. While cold-water swimming is a newfound passion, scientists say that there’s not much evidence supporting the claims of these health benefits. Nor is the activity without risk. “Extreme temperature changes can potentially cause heart attacks, even death,” says Francois Haman, a scientist at the University of Ottawa in Canada. When your body meets cold water, it can be shocking. Scientists call this the “cold shock” response. When your skin senses the freezing water, it causes you to take a quick deep breath for air and your heart rate to rise quickly to a very high level, which leads to an increase in heart rate and blood pressure. Haman says that being in cold water is more dangerous than in cold air. Water conducts heat much more effectively than air, meaning that it can draw the heat from your body more quickly and efficiently. For those new to the sport, Haman suggests starting slowly, getting used to colder water during the fall, especially paying attention to safety. According to supporters, cold-water swimming can improve health and immunity (免疫力), and help relieve pain. But while there is some previous scientific research to support these claims, Denis Blondin, a professor at the University of Sherbrooke in Quebec, says that many of these studies included only a small number of people taking part in surveys who were mainly young men from European countries, which limits what scientists can say more broadly and in other populations. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了冷水游泳这一活动，通过林伍德的爱好引出话题，同时探讨其所谓的健康益处、潜在风险及相关科学研究的局限性。 28. Why does the author tell Ringwood’s story? A. To attract visitors to swimming. B. To introduce the topic of cold-water swimming. C. To call on guests to join Ringwood. D. To stress the benefits of swimming. 【答案】B 【解析】推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Susan Ringwood greets all guests with a simple invitation: to join her in swimming in cold water in the swimming pool. Her offer isn’t limited to the summer months, either. Ringwood and her husband Gary swim in cold water in the swimming pool all year round. (苏珊·林伍德会用一个简单的邀请来迎接所有客人：和她一起在游泳池里进行冷水游泳。她的邀请也不仅限于夏季。林伍德和她的丈夫加里一年四季都在游泳池里进行冷水游泳。)”以及第二段中“Ringwood simply calls her hobby “swimming”, but some winter fans have begun to promote cold-water swimming as a treatment to a variety of diseases.(林伍德只是把她的爱好称为“游泳”，但一些冬季爱好者已经开始推广冷水游泳，称其可以治疗多种疾病。)”可知，作者讲述林伍德的故事，是为了自然引出“冷水游泳”这一核心话题，为后文讨论其益处、风险及科学研究做铺垫。故选B项。 29. What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A. The “cold shock” response will cause heart rate to rise. B. Heart rate and blood pressure tend to increase in winter. C. Swimming in cold water can be a danger for some reason. D. Some preparations can be made before a cold-water swim. 【答案】C 【解析】主旨大意题。根据第四段中的“When your body meets cold water, it can be shocking. Scientists call this the “cold shock” response. When your skin senses the freezing water, it causes you to take a quick deep breath for air and your heart rate to rise quickly to a very high level, which leads to an increase in heart rate and blood pressure.(当你的身体接触到冷水时，可能会让人感到震惊。科学家称之为“冷休克”反应。当你的皮肤感受到冰冷的水时，会让你快速深呼吸以获取空气，心率也会迅速升高到一个很高的水平，这会导致心率和血压上升。)”可知，该段主要解释了冷水游泳存在危险的一个原因——身体接触冷水时会产生“冷休克”反应，进而导致心率和血压升高，对身体造成负担。故选C项。 30. What might Haman agree with according to the text? A. Staying in cold air is not as dangerous as in cold water. B. The benefits of cold-water swimming have been proved. C. Extreme temperature changes are dangerous but not deadly. D. Cold-water swimming isn’t suitable for those new to the sport. 【答案】A 【解析】细节理解题。根据第五段中的“Haman says that being in cold water is more dangerous than in cold air. Water conducts heat much more effectively than air, meaning that it can draw the heat from your body more quickly and efficiently.(哈曼说，处于冷水中比处于冷空气中更危险。水的导热性比空气好得多，这意味着它能更快、更有效地从你的身体中吸收热量。)”可知，哈曼认为待在冷空气中不如待在冷水中危险，即待在冷空气中的危险性更低。故选A项。 31. What is Blondin’s attitude to previous research? A. Uncertain. B. Supportive. C. Uncaring. D. Doubtful. 【答案】D 【解析】推理判断题。根据第六段中的“But while there is some previous scientific research to support these claims, Denis Blondin, a professor at the University of Sherbrooke in Quebec, says that many of these studies included only a small number of people taking part in survey who were mainly young men from European countries, which limits what scientists can say more broadly and in other populations.(尽管之前有一些科学研究支持这些说法，但魁北克省舍布鲁克大学的教授丹尼斯·布朗丁表示，这些研究中的许多都只包含了少数受访者，且主要是来自欧洲国家的年轻男性，这限制了科学家在更广泛的人群和其他人群中得出更普遍的结论。)”可知，布朗丁指出之前的相关研究存在受访者数量少、人群单一的问题，导致研究结论的局限性，由此可推知，他对这些先前的研究持怀疑态度。故选D项。 D “Being shouted at by their parents reshapes children’s brains and makes them more likely to have mental ill-health and struggle to maintain friendships,” members of Parliament (议会) were told by experts. Verbal (言语的) abuse by adults can leave children unable to enjoy pleasure and seeing the world as threatening, experts in child development and mental health told a meeting at Westminster. “As children we believe what we are told, deeply folding the words of adults into our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. When those words are mean, disrespectful, or make someone feel bad, they can affect a person for their whole life,” said Prof Eamon McCrory, a clinical psychologist. Scans (扫描) of children’s brains have shown that “sustained exposure to abuse, including verbal abuse, leads to significant biological alterations in the brain’s structure and function”, McCrory said. It can change both the “threats” and “rewards” circuits in a child’s brain, which play a key role in helping them to understand and deal with the world and also in building and maintaining relationships. McCrory and other leading experts will warn people from various political parties that verbal abuse of children by parents, teachers and activity leaders during their early years is widespread and “the most common form of child maltreatment”. The World Health Organisation views emotional abuse, including verbal abuse, as a key form of maltreatment of and violence against children. Two in five children (41%) in the UK are subjected to verbal abuse some of the time or regularly, according to a research study in 2023. The meeting with parliamentarians, organised by the charity Words Matter, is part of an effort to “bring verbal abuse out of the shadows and give it the same attention as other forms of maltreatment”, said Prof Peter Fonagy, the head of the division of psychology and language sciences at UCL. Jessica Bondy, the founder of Words Matter, urged ministers to act. “If the government truly wants the healthiest generation in history, tackling verbal abuse must become a core part of the national mental health strategy,” she said. 【导语】这是一篇议论文。本文主要论述了专家向议会指出，父母对孩子的言语虐待会重塑儿童大脑结构，导致心理健康问题并影响社交能力，呼吁将其纳入国家心理健康战略重点。 32. What effect does verbal abuse have on children? A. It improves their social skills. B. It makes them more violent. C. It causes potential mental health problems. D. It helps them understand the world better. 【答案】C 【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段““Being shouted at by their parents reshapes children’s brains and makes them more likely to have mental ill-health and struggle to maintain friendships,” members of Parliament (议会) were told by experts. Verbal (言语的) abuse by adults can leave children unable to enjoy pleasure and seeing the world as threatening, experts in child development and mental health told a meeting at Westminster.(专家告诉议员：“被父母大喊大叫会重塑孩子的大脑，使他们更有可能患上精神疾病，难以维持友谊。”。儿童发展和心理健康专家在威斯敏斯特的一次会议上表示，成年人的言语虐待会使儿童无法享受快乐，并将世界视为威胁。)”可知，言语虐待会造成孩子们潜在的心理健康问题。故选C。 33. What does the underlined word “alterations” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Repairs. B. Changes. C. Improvements. D. Discoveries. 【答案】B 【解析】词句猜测题。根据第三段中“It can change both the “threats” and “rewards” circuits in a child’s brain, which play a key role in helping them to understand and deal with the world and also in building and maintaining relationships.(它可以改变孩子大脑中的“威胁”和“奖励”回路，这在帮助他们理解和应对世界以及建立和维护关系方面发挥着关键作用。)”可知，持续遭受虐待，包括言语虐待会改变孩子的大脑，故可推测alterations的意思为“改变”。故选B。 34. What is the main purpose of the meeting organised by the charity Words Matter? A. To raise awareness of verbal abuse. B. To encourage the use of proper language. C. To address the drawbacks of verbal abuse. D. To tackle the issue of mental maltreatment. 【答案】A 【解析】推理判断题。根据第五段“The meeting with parliamentarians, organised by the charity Words Matter, is part of an effort to “bring verbal abuse out of the shadows and give it the same attention as other forms of maltreatment”, said Prof Peter Fonagy, the head of the division of psychology and language sciences at UCL.(伦敦大学学院心理学和语言科学系主任彼得·福纳吉教授表示，由慈善机构Words Matter组织的与议员的会议是“将言语虐待从阴影中带出来，并给予其与其他形式的虐待同等关注”努力的一部分。)”可知，由慈善机构Words Matter组织的会议的主要目的是让人们关注言语虐待，也就是说提高对言语虐待的认识。故选A。 35. What is the experts’ collective attitude to verbal abuse? A. It has no link to long-term growth. B. It is unavoidable in child development. C. It is a minor issue compared to other maltreatment. D. It should be prioritized in mental health problems. 【答案】D 【解析】推理判断题。根据第四段中“McCrory and other leading experts will warn people from various political parties that verbal abuse of children by parents, teachers and activity leaders during their early years is widespread and “the most common form of child maltreatment”.(麦克罗里和其他主要专家将警告各政党的人们，父母、教师和活动负责人在儿童早期对其进行言语虐待是普遍存在的，是“最常见的虐待儿童形式”。)”及最后一段“ Jessica Bondy, the founder of Words Matter, urged ministers to act. “If the government truly wants the healthiest generation in history, tackling verbal abuse must become a core part of the national mental health strategy,” she said.(Words Matter的创始人杰西卡·邦迪敦促部长们采取行动。她说：“如果政府真的想要历史上最健康的一代人，那么解决言语虐待问题必须成为国家心理健康战略的核心部分。”。)”再结合全文可知，专家们认为言语虐待普遍存在，危害孩子们的心理健康，要重视其存在，由此可推测，专家们对言语虐待的集体态度是其应在心理健康问题中被优先考虑。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。 Good gift giving is an art. The perfect present can lift a mood or improve a relationship. ___36___ So are there any rules to follow? Read on for 4 must-know tips. Don’t add a small gift to a big gift. Want to add a tie to an expensive shirt? Some flowers to go with a bottle of grand wine? Don’t. When we receive several gifts together, we tend to average out their value. ___37___ Gift experiences rather than things. A new smartphone becomes old fast. ___38___ Often more thought has gone into experiences, and they create more vivid memories. That is why you should consider an experience over a physical object while gifting. Gift cards are not bad. Gift giving can be wasteful. We only spend $10 on ourselves if we find something that we expect is worth more than $10 to us. But gift is different, because we’re not buying for ourselves. So we can spend $10 on something that’s worth less than $10 to the receiver. ___39___ Gift cards have become much more popular over time. And they’re also very popular with receivers—a better option than a rushed or poorly chosen gift that goes straight to the garbage can. ___40___ Let’s put it very simply: buy things that your receiver would buy for themselves. That might seem obvious, but it happens far less than we’d like. People tend to use gifts to signal something about themselves rather than providing utility(实用)or happiness to the receiver. The best way to get it right is to simply ask the question—“What would you like?” 36. ______　37. ______　38. ______　39. ______　40. ______ A. Think like the receiver. B. It could even be worth nothing to them. C. Use gifts to signal something about yourself. D. But having the same experience strengthens bonds. E. Therefore, small gift added to a big one will hurt the big one’s impact. F. But a dream vacation or seeing your favorite artist will give you memories that last forever. G. Whatever the situation, gift giving requires careful thought and consideration. 【答案】36. G　37. E　38. F　39. B　40. A 36. 【答案】G　【解析】根据前文“Good gift giving is an art. The perfect present can lift a mood or improve a relationship.(送礼是一门艺术。一份完美的礼物能改善心情或增进感情。)”和后文“So are there any rules to follow? Read on for 4 must-know tips.(那么有什么需要遵循的规则吗？继续阅读以下4个必备技巧。)”可知，空格处应强调送礼需要用心，引出下文的技巧，G选项“Whatever the situation, gift giving requires careful thought and consideration.(无论何种情况，送礼都需要仔细思考和斟酌。)”承接前文“送礼是艺术”的定位，说明其复杂性，进而引出“遵循规则”的需求，符合语境。故选G项。 37. 【答案】E　【解析】根据本段小标题“Don’t add a small gift to a big gift.(不要在大礼上叠加小礼物。)”和前文“When we receive several gifts together, we tend to average out their value.(当我们同时收到多份礼物时，往往会平均它们的价值。)”可知，空格处应说明叠加礼物的负面影响，E选项“Therefore, small gift added to a big one will hurt the big one’s impact.(因此，在大礼上叠加小礼物会削弱大礼的影响力。)”中的“Therefore”承接前文“平均价值”的原理，解释了“不叠加礼物”的原因，符合语境。故选E项。 38. 【答案】F　【解析】根据本段小标题“Gift experiences rather than things.(送体验而非实物。)”和前文“A new smartphone becomes old fast.(一部新智能手机很快就会过时。)”可知，空格处应对比实物的短暂与体验的长久，F选项“But a dream vacation or seeing your favorite artist will give you memories that last forever.(但一场梦想中的旅行或观看你最喜欢的艺术家演出，会给你留下永恒的回忆。)”中的“But”形成转折，用具体体验例子呼应小标题，与前文“手机过时”形成对比，符合语境。故选F项。 39. 【答案】B　【解析】根据前文“So we can spend $10 on something that’s worth less than $10 to the receiver.(所以我们可能花10美元买了对接收者来说价值不到10美元的东西。)”可知，空格处应进一步说明礼物可能毫无价值，B选项“It could even be worth nothing to them.(对他们来说，它甚至可能一文不值。)”中的“even”递进前文“价值不足”，强调送礼不当的浪费，呼应本段“送礼可能浪费”的开头，符合语境。故选B项。 40. 【答案】A　【解析】根据后文“Let’s put it very simply: buy things that your receiver would buy for themselves. That might seem obvious, but it happens far less than we’d like.(简单来说：买接收者会为自己买的东西。这似乎显而易见，但实际发生的情况远比我们希望的少。)”可知，本段核心是站在接收者的角度思考，A选项“Think like the receiver.(换位思考，站在接收者的角度。)”作为本段小标题，概括了后文“买接收者自购物品”的核心建议，符合语境。故选A项。 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。 One hot June day, we were driving back after a visit to a scenic spot when our car came to a stop suddenly. We were in the middle of nowhere — with no shops, houses or people ___41___. As we stepped out of the car, we found a man on a two-wheeler behind us. “It’s a(n)___42___ tyre (轮胎),” he said. He had followed us in case he could be of ___43___, he explained. Asking us to ___44___, he rode off to get a mechanic (机械维修工) who could ___45___ the flat. We became less ___46___ when he returned with a mechanic; ___47___, he had found him just six or seven kilometres away. We opened the boot (后备箱) to get the spare wheel and the tool box, but the latter was ___48___. We stood there beating ourselves up. The heat was unbearable, and it looked like we weren’t going home anytime soon. But the man did not ___49___. He turned around, with the mechanic, and headed back to pick up ___50___ from the workshop. After some time, he returned with a tool box and two bottles of water. He knew we’d be ___51___. Then the mechanic ___52___ the bad tyre, but neither he nor the stranger, who unexpectedly appeared to help us out, would ___53___ any payment. To this day, I think of the event every time I ___54___ the area. And each time, I am filled with ___55___ and warmth that there are people in the world who make it a better place. 41. A. in sight B. in effect C. in case D. in public 【答案】A 【解析】考查介词短语辨析。句意：我们身处荒郊野外——四周没有商店、房屋，也看不到任何人的踪影。A. in sight在视野内；B. in effect实际上；C. in case万一；D. in public公开地。根据上文“We were in the middle of nowhere — with no shops, houses or people”可知，身处荒郊野外——四周没有商店、房屋，也看不到任何人的踪影。故选A。 42. A. old B. hard C. spare D. flat 【答案】D 【解析】考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“是轮胎瘪了。”他说道。A. old老的；B. hard努力的；C. spare多余的；D. flat平坦的。根据后文“he rode off to get a mechanic who could 5 the flat”可知，轮胎瘪了，需要修理。故选D。 43. A. importance B. benefit C. help D. interest 【答案】C 【解析】考查名词词义辨析。句意：他跟在我们后面是因为他想看看自己能否帮上忙，他解释道。A. importance重要性；B. benefit好处；C. help帮助；D. interest兴趣。根据后文“he rode off to get a mechanic”可知，他跟在后面是为了帮忙，故选C。 44. A. work B. wait C. come D. leave 【答案】B 【解析】考查动词词义辨析。句意：他让我们先等着，然后自己骑车去请一位修理工来修理那只瘪了的轮胎。A. work工作；B. wait等待；C. come来；D. leave离开。根据上文提到轮胎瘪了，以及后文“he rode off to get a mechanic”可知，他让我们先等着，然后自己骑车去请一位修理工来修理那辆瘪了的车。故选B。 45. A. fix B. test C. mark D. get 【答案】A 【解析】考查动词词义辨析。句意：他让我们先等着，然后自己骑车去请一位修理工来修理那只瘪了的轮胎。A. fix修理；B. test测试；C. mark标志；D. get得到。根据上文“a mechanic who could”可知，修理工主要是为了修理瘪了的轮胎。故选A。 46. A. active B. curious C. excited D. anxious 【答案】D 【解析】考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当他带着一位修理工回来时，我们的焦虑情绪便有所缓解；幸运的是，他刚刚在六七公里外找到了那位修理工。A. active活跃的；B. curious好奇的；C. excited激动的；D. anxious焦虑的。根据后文“when he returned with a mechanic”可知，有了修理工，没那么焦虑了。故选D。 47. A. generally B. clearly C. fortunately D. definitely 【答案】C 【解析】考查副词词义辨析。句意：当他带着一位修理工回来时，我们的焦虑情绪便有所缓解；幸运的是，他刚刚在六七公里外找到了那位修理工。A. generally通常；B. clearly清楚地；C. fortunately幸运地；D. definitely肯定。根据后文“he had found him just six or seven kilometres away”可知，找到修理工是幸运的事。故选C。 48. A. unnecessary B. missing C. valueless D. remaining 【答案】B 【解析】考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们打开后备箱取出了备用轮胎和工具箱，但发现工具箱不见了。A. unnecessary不必要的；B. missing失踪的；C. valueless无价值的；D. remaining剩下的。根据后文“We stood there beating ourselves up. The heat was unbearable, and it looked like we weren’t going home anytime soon.(我们站在那里自责不已。天气酷热难耐，而且看起来我们短期内是回不了家了)”可知，回不了家说明工具箱不见了。故选B。 49. A. break in B. set off C. give up D. show up 【答案】C 【解析】考查动词短语辨析。句意：但这个人并没有放弃。A. break in闯入；B. set off出发；C. give up放弃；D. show up出现。根据后文“He turned around, with the mechanic, and headed back to pick up tools from the workshop.(他转过身，和那位机械师一起，朝回走去，去车间取工具)”可知，那人没有放弃，想别的办法去了。故选C。 50. A. tools B. wheels C. drinks D. bikes 【答案】A 【解析】考查名词词义辨析。句意：他转过身，和那位机械师一起，朝回走去，去车间取工具。A. tools工具；B. wheels车轮；C. drinks饮料；D. bikes自行车。根据后文“from the workshop”可知，去车间主要是为了取工具。故选A。 51. A. tired B. nervous C. bored D. thirsty 【答案】D 【解析】考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他知道我们会口渴的。A. tired疲惫的；B. nervous紧张的；C. bored厌倦的；D. thirsty口渴的。根据上文“After some time, he returned with a tool box and two bottles of water.(过了一会儿，他拿着一个工具箱和两瓶水回来了)”可知，拿水是因为知道会口渴。故选D。 52. A. improved B. changed C. managed D. recovered 【答案】B 【解析】考查动词词义辨析。句意：随后，修理工更换了那块损坏的轮胎，但无论是他，还是那个意外出现来帮助我们的陌生人，都没有接受任何报酬。A. improved改善；B. changed改变；C. managed设法；D. recovered恢复。根据后文“the bad tyre”可知，拿了工具以后，这次修理工更换了那块损坏的轮胎，故选B。 53. A. make B. increase C. avoid D. accept 【答案】D 【解析】考查动词词义辨析。句意：随后，修理工更换了那块损坏的轮胎，但无论是他，还是那个意外出现来帮助我们的陌生人，都没有接受任何报酬。A. make制作；B. increase增加；C. avoid避免；D. accept接受。根据后文“any payment”可知，两人没有接受任何报酬。故选D。 54. A. pass B. search C. check D. find 【答案】A 【解析】考查动词词义辨析。句意：直到今天，每次我经过那个地方时，我都会想起那件事。A. pass通过，经过；B. search搜索；C. check检查；D. find找到。根据后文“the area”可知，作者经过这片区域会想起这件事。故选A。 55. A. pride B. thankfulness C. happiness D. wonder 【答案】B 【解析】考查名词词义辨析。句意：每次想到这一点，我都会感到无比的感激和温暖，因为这个世界上总有那么一些人，他们让这个世界变得更加美好。A. pride骄傲；B. thankfulness感激；C. happiness幸福；D. wonder奇迹。根据后文“and warmth that there are people in the world who make it a better place”可知，作者接受了陌生人的帮助，内心感激和温暖。故选B。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Eden Project, an attraction in southwest England, calls itself the world’s largest indoor rainforest. Sometimes regarded __56__ the “Eighth Wonder of the World”, the Eden Project __57__ (create) in 2001 from an old clay pit (粘土坑). It’s famous for its two large biomes (生物群落) __58__ are designed to look and feel like rainforests and tropical regions (热带地区) from all over the world. The Rainforest Biome is about 16,000 square meters in size, and is full of plants __59__ (find) in tropical regions, like sugar cane, pineapples and bananas. There are also rare and unusual plants, such as the Titan arum, which is famous for its terrible smell and blooms only once __60__ year. The Mediterranean Biome is a little __61__ (small) at 6,540 square meters, but has plants from the Mediterranean and regions with similar climates, such as California, South Africa and Australia. The Eden Project is not just a place for people to admire plants, though — there is an __62__ (environment) message behind the attraction, and it aims __63__ (teach) visitors about the importance of looking after the environment. As well as activities and workshops that teach visitors about the importance of living __64__ (responsible), the Eden Project even offers courses for a university degree And there are plenty of other things to see and do, too. Additionally, throughout both biomes, visitors can find art and equipment that focus on important __65__ (topic) like climate change. 56. 【答案】as　【解析】考查介词。句意：这座伊甸园项目有时被视为“世界第八大奇迹”，于2001年在一座旧黏土坑的基础上建成。be regarded as为固定短语，意为“被认为是”。故填as。 57. 【答案】was created　【解析】考查时态和语态。句意：这座伊甸园项目有时被视为“世界第八大奇迹”，于2001年在一座旧粘土坑的基础上建成。根据时间状语in 2001可知，本句的时态为一般过去时，且主语the Eden Project和谓语动词create之间为被动关系，所以此处应用一般过去时的被动语态，主语为the Eden Project，be动词用was。故填was created。 58. 【答案】that/which　【解析】考查定语从句。句意：它因两个大型生物群系而闻名，这两个群落的设计旨在呈现和还原全球雨林及热带地区的风貌与环境。空处引导定语从句，先行词two large biomes，指物，在定语从句中作主语，需用关系代词that或which来引导该定语从句。故填that/which。 59. 【答案】found　【解析】考查非谓语动词。句意：热带雨林生物群落面积约16000平方米，遍布热带地区的植物，比如甘蔗、菠萝和香蕉。本句已有谓语动词is，且空处和谓语动词之间没有连词，所以空白处应为非谓语动词，作plants的后置定语，且plants和find之间为被动关系，所以此处应用find的过去分词形式。故填found。 60. 【答案】a　【解析】考查冠词。句意：这里还有珍稀罕见的植物，例如泰坦魔芋——它以刺鼻的气味闻名，且每年仅开花一次。year为可数名词单数，且表示泛指，且year是以辅音音素开头的单词，所以此处应用不定冠词a来修饰，故填a。 61. 【答案】smaller　【解析】考查形容词比较级。句意：地中海生物群落面积稍小，为6540平方米，种植着来自地中海地区及气候相似区域的植物，比如加利福尼亚、南非和澳大利亚。空处作表语，需填形容词，a little修饰形容词比较级，此处应用small的比较级形式smaller，表示“更小的”。故填smaller。 62. 【答案】environmental　【解析】考查形容词。句意：不过，伊甸园项目并非只是人们观赏植物的地方——这处景点背后蕴含着环保理念，其目的是向游客传递保护环境的重要性。空处应用形容词environmental作定语修饰名词message，意为“环境的”。故填environmental。 63. 【答案】to teach　【解析】考查非谓语动词。句意：不过，伊甸园项目并非只是人们观赏植物的地方——这处景点背后蕴含着环保理念，其目的是向游客传递保护环境的重要性。aim to do sth为固定短语，意为“旨在做某事”，所以此处应用动词不定式to teach作宾语。故填to teach。 64. 【答案】responsibly　【解析】考查副词。句意：除了通过各类活动和工作坊向游客传授负责任生活的意义，伊甸园项目甚至还提供可授予大学学位的课程。空处应用副词responsibly作状语修饰动词living，表示“负责任地”。故填responsibly。 65. 【答案】topics　【解析】考查名词复数。句意：此外，在两个生物群落中，游客可以发现专注于气候变化等重要主题的艺术和设备。topic为可数名词，此处表示泛指，且没有冠词限定，应用topic的复数形式。故填topics。 第三节　单句语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 66. For me, one of the most ________ (attract) clubs in our school is Rugby club. 66. 【答案】attractive　【解析】考查形容词。句意：对我来说，我们学校最有吸引力的俱乐部之一是橄榄球俱乐部。空处需用形容词作定语，修饰名词clubs，attract的形容词attractive“有吸引力的”，符合题意；one of the +形容词最高级+复数名词，表示“最……之一”，固定搭配。故填attractive。 67. It is completely ________ (normal) for too many teenagers to take weight-less pills to look more beautiful. 67. 【答案】abnormal　【解析】考查形容词。句意：对许多青少年来说，为了变得更美而服用减肥药是完全不正常的。根据句意可知，表示“不正常的”用其反义的形容词abnormal作表语，故填abnormal。 68. Our app is called “Easy Healthy Eating”, ________ purpose is to help people eat healthily by making all aspects of planning meals easier. 68. 【答案】whose　【解析】考查定语从句。句意：我们的应用名为“轻松健康饮食”，其目的是通过简化膳食计划的各个方面，帮助人们实现健康饮食。此处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰前面的app““Easy Healthy Eating””，作purpose的定语，关系代词whose表示所属关系 ，符合题意。故填whose。 69. Health experts are ________ (concern) about the overweight problem among teenagers and adults. 69. 【答案】concerned　【解析】考查形容词。句意：健康专家对青少年和成年人的超重问题感到担忧。be concerned about是固定短语，意为“对……感到担忧”，形容词concerned“忧虑的”，作表语，用来描述人的主观感受或心理状态。故填concerned。 70. In a society ________ people are under a lot of pressure, sleep problems have become very common. 70. 【答案】where　【解析】考查定语从句。句意：在一个人们承受着巨大压力的社会里，睡眠问题已经变得非常普遍。此处引导限制性定语从句，先行词是a society，表地点，关系词在从句中作地点状语，应用关系副词where来引导。故填where。 71. I ________ (definite) understand how you feel because of my similar experience. 71. 【答案】definitely　【解析】考查副词。句意：由于我有过类似的经历，我肯定理解你的感受。空处修饰动词understand，需用副词definitely“肯定地”，作状语。故填definitely。 72. Actually, I’m looking forward to gaining ________ (independent) and take responsibility for my own learning. 72. 【答案】independence　【解析】考查名词。句意：事实上，我期待着获得独立，并为自己的学习承担责任。空处作宾语，需填名词independence，为不可数名词。故填independence。 73. The starters are waiting for the ________ (propose) to be accepted by principal. 73. 【答案】proposal　【解析】考查名词。句意：发起者们正在等待这项提议被校长批准。空处作宾语，需填名词proposal“提议”。故填proposal。 74. Perhaps she knows she’s in the wrong and wants to make an ________ (apologize). 74. 【答案】apology　【解析】考查名词。句意：或许她知道她错了，想要道歉。结合空前的an可知，空处应填名词单数作make的宾语，apology道歉，可数名词，make an apology道歉，固定短语。故填apology。 75. We are advised to keep regular hours and get plenty of exercise every day so that we can perform ________ (energetic). 75. 【答案】energetically　【解析】考查副词。句意：我们被建议保持规律作息，每天进行充足锻炼，这样才能精力充沛地工作/表现。修饰动词“perform”，应用“energetic”的副词形式“energetically”作状语，意为“精力充沛地”。故填energetically。 第四部分　写作（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（满分15分） 76. 假定你是李华，你校英语报专栏“Teen’s Voice”的编辑。你的笔友Jimmy最近因在小组合作中与同桌产生矛盾而焦虑不安，特向你求助。请你用英文给他回信，内容包括： 1. 表示理解； 2. 分析原因并给出建议。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80词左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Jimmy, Yours, Li Hua 【参考范文】 Dear Jimmy, I’m sorry to hear that you’re anxious about conflicts with your deskmate in group work. I can totally understand how you feel. From my perspective, such problems often arise from different opinions or lack of communication. So first of all, you should calm down and find out why the conflict happened. Then you’d better have a friendly talk with your deskmate — listen to their ideas and express yours politely. I hope you will make up soon. Looking forward to your good news! Yours, Li Hua 【解析】本篇为建议信，要求以校英语报专栏编辑的身份给笔友 Jimmy 回信，就他与同桌在小组合作中的矛盾表示理解、分析原因并提出建议。范文开篇以 I’m sorry to hear that 表达共情，主体先点明矛盾的根源——意见不合、沟通不足，再给出“先冷静、再沟通”两步建议，最后以祝愿收束，要点齐全、语气真诚。句式上使用了 arise from、first of all、you’d better do 与破折号连接的并列动作，表达地道自然；若把 politely 换作 in a polite way、have a friendly talk 换作 have a heart-to-heart talk，语言会更显丰富。全文 90 词左右，符合词数要求。 第二节（满分15分） 77. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 16-year-old Alex was a bright student with a passion for astronomy (天文学). However, he was also very shy and found it hard to make friends at school. His parents noticed his loneliness and felt anxious. One rainy afternoon, Alex came across a forum for astronomy enthusiasts. Eager to connect, he joined in discussions. Soon, he received a private message from a user named “StarGazer123”. “Hi Alex! I love your Orion Nebula (猎户座大星云) posts; it’s my favorite too!” the message said. Alex’s eyes widened, replying fast, “Why do you like it?” StarGazer123 responded, “I adore its role in star birth. It’s like witnessing the universe’s creation.” Days turned into weeks, and Alex and StarGazer123 chatted almost every day. Yet Alex couldn’t shake the strange feeling that he had known this person before. One evening, as Alex shared his excitement about an upcoming meteor (流星) shower, StarGazer123 suggested, “You should try to organize a viewing party! I can help you.” Alex hesitated but then typed, “I don’t know. What if no one comes?” “Don’t worry!” came the encouraging reply. “I’m sure others will be interested and I’ll be there to support you.” Alex felt surprised and couldn’t help wondering who StarGazer123 might be. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为80词左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 The viewing party finally came, and Alex was eager to meet his online friend. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【参考范文】 The viewing party finally came, and Alex was eager to meet his online friend. As the sky darkened, he nervously scanned the crowd, hoping to spot someone familiar. Suddenly, a voice called out, “Hi, Alex!” It was StarGazer123, who turned out to be his classmate, Lisa, a girl he had barely spoken to before. Alex was shocked but delighted. Lisa explained that she had always admired his astronomy knowledge, which was why she had reached out online. She added that she believed they could be great friends, which made Alex feel warm inside. 【解析】【原文梳理】本文为记叙文，以第三人称讲述热爱天文学却性格羞涩的 16 岁少年 Alex 在网上结识网友 StarGazer123 的故事。情节链：Alex 不善交友 → 在天文论坛与人相谈甚欢 → 发起观星派对的邀请 → 忐忑等待回应 → 派对当晚急于与网友见面。【续写思路】依据开头语“The viewing party finally came, and Alex was eager to meet his online friend.”，续写应围绕“寻找—相认—释然”展开：先写天色渐暗时 Alex 紧张地扫视人群，再由一声招呼引出 StarGazer123 竟是平时几乎没说过话的同班同学 Lisa，最后以两人彼此欣赏、Alex 心里一暖收束，使“线上友谊照进现实”的主题得到落实。范文中 scanned the crowd、a voice called out 等动作描写与 shocked but delighted、feel warm inside 的情绪刻画，让人物鲜活、情感真挚。 参考答案速查 听力 1—20 B A B C A B C A C A C A A B B C C A B C 阅读 21—35 C D B C A D B B C A D C B A D 七选五 36—40 G E F B A 完形填空 41—55 A D C B A D C B C A D B D A B 语法填空 56—65 as was created that/which found a smaller environmental to teach responsibly topics 单句语法填空 66—75 attractive abnormal whose concerned where definitely independence proposal apology energetically 附：听力材料（Tapescript） Text 1 M: I’ve decided to turn the empty space in front of our house into a garden. W: Great idea, Henry. Will you be growing flowers and vegetables? M: Eventually, yes. I’ll start by laying out a path. Then I’ll plant some trees and grass. Text 2 W: The meal was $50. I think a 10% tip would be suitable. The service was great. M: That’s fair. But now I’m worried if we have enough left for the taxi later. W: Well, let me see how much we’ll have left after paying the bill and tip. Text 3 W: I went to that new coffee shop in town yesterday. Have you tried it, Mark? M: Not yet, Sally. I’ve heard their chocolate cakes are really good. W: Yes, I had one there. They have sandwiches and homemade biscuits as well. I bet those are good too. Text 4 M: What are you doing this afternoon, Clara? I’m preparing a birthday party for my mom. Would you mind helping me cook some food? W: Sorry Joe, I can’t. I’m going to visit my grandfather. He’s feeling a bit lonely. M: OK. Text 5 W: I’ve been feeling tired lately. Maybe I should get to sleep earlier. M: Yeah, I usually fall asleep faster if I go to bed by 11:00 p.m. And I wake up feeling refreshed. W: I usually stay up too late. Maybe I’ll try your way tonight. Text 6 M: We made it! What a relief! When the train was late, I thought we’d miss the plane. W: Me too. I was thinking we might have to call a taxi. I kept checking my watch. At least we got through security quickly. M: Yes, that helped. Now we can relax. Soon we’ll be in Italy! W: I can’t wait! M: You’ll love it. There’s beauty everywhere you look. W: And good food too, I hope. M: Definitely. You won’t be disappointed. By the way, we’ll have a meeting with our travel agency when we arrive. Text 7 W: You know, I don’t enjoy playing computer games as much as I used to. M: How come? W: Most games seem similar now, and some take so long to finish that I lose interest. M: You’ve got a point there. After a while, it feels more like work than fun. W: I think the excitement has just worn off for me. M: Same here. In fact, these days, I’ve been getting into board games. W: Really? M: Yes. I can play face-to-face with people instead of staring at a screen. W: Do you like seeing people’s reactions? M: Yes, and I like playing cards as well. So simple yet really entertaining. W: Maybe I should go back to old-fashioned games. M: We could play something this weekend. W: Good idea. Text 8 M: Welcome to our program! W: Thanks, Steve. M: I heard your team will be working in space again. So we’re here to talk about it. What are you going to do? W: We’ll be studying climate patterns and monitoring environmental changes. M: That must require a lot of work. W: You’re right. M: I guess you must have great computers managing all that. W: Yes, but we check and save a copy of our findings by hand. If something fails, we can’t afford to lose data. M: How much data do you process? W: Normally we collect 6 GB a day, but during special projects, it can reach 12 GB. M: It sounds amazing. Do you have enough time to rest? W: There’s little time for breaks, and it’s often tiring. M: That does sound tough. So, you don’t exercise at all? W: Of course we do. Exercise is important — without it, we’d lose strength. M: Makes sense. That’s all for now. Thank you! Text 9 W: Really, sometimes I wish you would act a bit more grown-up. My room is always tidy, but yours is a mess. M: Let’s get this straight. You’re only twelve, two years younger than me. But I must admit that sometimes you seem more grown-up than me. W: That’s because girls develop differently from boys. We mature faster in some ways. M: Really? How? W: Our brains develop at a different speed. A girl’s brain usually matures fully by around 22, while a boy’s might not be fully developed until about 25. M: That’s three more years. What difference does it make? W: A lot. The part of the brain that controls decisions and emotions develops earlier in girls. That’s why we often think things through more. M: So, when you’re my age, you’ll be even more sensible than me? W: Maybe. But everyone’s different. Some boys mature faster, and some girls take longer. It’s just that, on average, girls develop sooner. M: I see. W: But don’t worry — I’m sure you’ll catch up eventually. Text 10 Good morning, everyone. As we speed towards our high school graduation, many still ask the same question: What should I do with my life? You’ve likely already considered factors like salary and your skills. This has helped you narrow down your options. Instead of just thinking about our own goals, we should be asking ourselves another important question: What contribution do I want to make to the world? In today’s world, the idea of a “helping” career has grown far beyond the traditional roles of doctors, teachers, and social workers. Thanks to technological advancements, it’s now possible to have a meaningful influence on many different fields. For example, app developers can create tools to support mental health or improve education. Scientists help protect the planet by studying climate change. I’m personally attracted to the growing field of AI and information security, where experts are greatly needed. A career that helps others is not only good for the world, but it can also bring you long-term satisfaction and pride. So don’t forget to consider this aspect as you make the important decisions that will shape your future. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 南通市2026—2027学年高一上学期期中模拟试题四 英　语　试　题 （考试时间：120分钟　满分：150分）（原卷版） 第一部分　听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节　听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What will Henry do first? A. Plant trees. B. Build a path. C. Grow vegetables. 2. How much will the speakers tip the waiter? A. $5. B. $10. C. $15. 3. What did Sally try at the new coffee shop? A. Some biscuits. B. A chocolate cake. C. A sandwich. 4. Why is Clara visiting her grandfather? A. To celebrate his birthday. B. To make a meal for him. C. To keep him company. 5. What do we know about the woman? A. She goes to bed late. B. She gets enough sleep every day. C. She wakes up early in the morning. 第二节　听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第1段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Where are the speakers? A. In a car. B. On a plane. C. On a train. 7. What are the speakers going to do? A. Make a travel plan. B. Chair a meeting. C. Go on holiday. 听第2段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. Why does the woman enjoy computer games less now? A. She finds games are not creative enough. B. She hates the long download time. C. She is too tired after work. 9. What does the man say about board games? A. They are out of date. B. They are too simple. C. They are more sociable. 10. What do the speakers probably decide to do together? A. Play a board game. B. Try a new computer game. C. Quit the habit of playing games. 听第3段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. How does the woman’s team avoid losing data? A. By sending the data back to Earth for storage. B. By checking the cloud data regularly. C. By keeping a copy of the data. 12. Why do the team members exercise according to the woman? A. To keep their energy. B. To pass the time. C. To have fun. 13. Who is the man? A. A host. B. A manager. C. A programmer. 听第4段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Parent and child. B. Brother and sister. C. Teacher and student. 15. How old is the man? A. 12. B. 14. C. 22. 16. How does the woman sound in the end? A. Worried. B. Curious. C. Comforting. 17. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Features of brain development. B. The process of brain development. C. Gender differences in brain development. 听第5段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What does the speaker advise the listeners to consider when choosing a career? A. Social contribution. B. Personal income levels. C. Quick growth opportunities. 19. Where does the speaker probably want to work? A. In a senior high school. B. In a technology company. C. In an environmental group. 20. Why does the speaker give the talk? A. To offer job opportunities. B. To introduce traditional roles. C. To promote a balanced view on careers. 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 Thank you for visiting the Noblesville East Middle School (NEMS) clubs and activities page. The clubs and activities are listed below. Book Club Book Club is an extracurricular (课外的) club that allows students to take part in one session (一场) at a time. Choose to be in one, two, or all three of each of the 6-week-long sessions to join others in reading and discussing popular books. Book Club normally meets on Thursdays after school starting after fall break. Chess Club This club is for students of all skill levels wanting to enjoy a social experience by playing chess against other friends. This club will meet once a week after school to play all kinds of games of chess with other players. All grade levels and abilities are welcome. We will meet in Room 1146 to play. We will start meeting the first week after fall break. Tech Team The Tech Team is a class that meets throughout the school year during East time. Our primary focus is to help students and teachers with their technology needs on a daily basis. We will also be working closely with the media centre and technology department to work on projects to improve the technology use at NEMS. Finally, we are also in charge of (负责) putting together and releasing (发布) the daily video reports. The call out meeting is in May during East time. Yearbook The Yearbook staff (工作人员) is chosen at the end of each school year and is open to 8th grade students. Staff is chosen before leaving for summer break based upon recommendations and quality of the student’s application. Yearbook meets during East time to put together the yearbook. The staff will create and be responsible for taking photographs at sports events and club meetings. Please click the following link for a printable copy of all the clubs and activities for the coming new school year. 21. How often will the members in Book Club meet? A. Twice a week. B. Every six weeks. C. Once a week. D. Once a month. 22. What can students in Tech Team do? A. Discuss popular books. B. Play chess against friends. C. Take photos at sports events. D. Release the daily video reports. 23. What is a requirement for becoming a Yearbook staff member? A. Having experience in taking photos. B. Being recommended by teachers or peers. C. Attending meetings during summer break. D. Being a student of NEMS for at least 2 years. B The old, leather-bound journal (日记) felt heavy in Sarah’s hands. It had belonged to her grandfather. The task of cleaning out the attic (阁楼) had seemed boring, but finding this journal turned it into an adventure. She opened it carefully. The first entry was dated July 1943. Her grandfather, just seventeen then, described his journey to the big city, seeking work to support his family. He wrote about the pressure he felt and the great loneliness. In one moving passage, he wrote about sharing his only piece of bread with a homeless dog, noting, “His gratitude made me feel less alone in this world.” As Sarah read deeper she saw the growth of the young boy into the wise man she had known. The entries changed from stories of struggle to stories of building a life — meeting her grandmother, starting a family. She found a pressed four-leaf clover (三叶草) between the pages of the entry marking her father’s birth. With every page, Sarah felt a deeper connection to a grandfather she realized she had never fully known. The quiet man had once been a brave, lonely boy, a romantic young man, and a proud father. She had only known the last chapter of his life, but the journal gave her the whole story, helping her understand their relationship on a much deeper level. That evening, instead of continuing with the attic, Sarah sat down at her desk. She picked up a pen and a fresh notebook. On the first page, she wrote: “My story begins today, but perhaps one day, it will help someone else understand where they came from.” The past had been sorted; now, it was time to take down the present. 24. How did Sarah come across her grandfather’s journal? A. She was searching for it in the attic. B. Her grandfather had told her about it. C. She discovered it while cleaning the attic. D. She bought it from a second-hand store. 25. What did the early entries reveal about Sarah’s grandfather? A. He faced hardships and loneliness in his youth. B. He was a successful businessman from the start. C. He was born and raised in a large modern city. D. He had a dislike for animals in his younger days. 26. What does the underlined phrase “the whole story” in paragraph 4 refer to? A. The complete history of their family. B. The whole process of cleaning the attic. C. All the secrets her grandfather kept. D. The full life journey of her grandfather. 27. Which words can best describe the grandfather? A. Wealthy and famous. B. Strong-minded and caring. C. Strict and experienced. D. Adventurous and careless. C Susan Ringwood greets all guests with a simple invitation: to join her in swimming in cold water in the swimming pool. Her offer isn’t limited to the summer months, either. Ringwood and her husband Gary swim in cold water in the swimming pool all year round. “To me, it’s not just about swimming. It’s a unique experience” she says. Ringwood simply calls her hobby “swimming”, but some winter fans have begun to promote cold-water swimming as a treatment for a variety of diseases. While cold-water swimming is a newfound passion, scientists say that there’s not much evidence supporting the claims of these health benefits. Nor is the activity without risk. “Extreme temperature changes can potentially cause heart attacks, even death,” says Francois Haman, a scientist at the University of Ottawa in Canada. When your body meets cold water, it can be shocking. Scientists call this the “cold shock” response. When your skin senses the freezing water, it causes you to take a quick deep breath for air and your heart rate to rise quickly to a very high level, which leads to an increase in heart rate and blood pressure. Haman says that being in cold water is more dangerous than in cold air. Water conducts heat much more effectively than air, meaning that it can draw the heat from your body more quickly and efficiently. For those new to the sport, Haman suggests starting slowly, getting used to colder water during the fall, especially paying attention to safety. According to supporters, cold-water swimming can improve health and immunity (免疫力), and help relieve pain. But while there is some previous scientific research to support these claims, Denis Blondin, a professor at the University of Sherbrooke in Quebec, says that many of these studies included only a small number of people taking part in surveys who were mainly young men from European countries, which limits what scientists can say more broadly and in other populations. 28. Why does the author tell Ringwood’s story? A. To attract visitors to swimming. B. To introduce the topic of cold-water swimming. C. To call on guests to join Ringwood. D. To stress the benefits of swimming. 29. What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A. The “cold shock” response will cause heart rate to rise. B. Heart rate and blood pressure tend to increase in winter. C. Swimming in cold water can be a danger for some reason. D. Some preparations can be made before a cold-water swim. 30. What might Haman agree with according to the text? A. Staying in cold air is not as dangerous as in cold water. B. The benefits of cold-water swimming have been proved. C. Extreme temperature changes are dangerous but not deadly. D. Cold-water swimming isn’t suitable for those new to the sport. 31. What is Blondin’s attitude to previous research? A. Uncertain. B. Supportive. C. Uncaring. D. Doubtful. D “Being shouted at by their parents reshapes children’s brains and makes them more likely to have mental ill-health and struggle to maintain friendships,” members of Parliament (议会) were told by experts. Verbal (言语的) abuse by adults can leave children unable to enjoy pleasure and seeing the world as threatening, experts in child development and mental health told a meeting at Westminster. “As children we believe what we are told, deeply folding the words of adults into our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. When those words are mean, disrespectful, or make someone feel bad, they can affect a person for their whole life,” said Prof Eamon McCrory, a clinical psychologist. Scans (扫描) of children’s brains have shown that “sustained exposure to abuse, including verbal abuse, leads to significant biological alterations in the brain’s structure and function”, McCrory said. It can change both the “threats” and “rewards” circuits in a child’s brain, which play a key role in helping them to understand and deal with the world and also in building and maintaining relationships. McCrory and other leading experts will warn people from various political parties that verbal abuse of children by parents, teachers and activity leaders during their early years is widespread and “the most common form of child maltreatment”. The World Health Organisation views emotional abuse, including verbal abuse, as a key form of maltreatment of and violence against children. Two in five children (41%) in the UK are subjected to verbal abuse some of the time or regularly, according to a research study in 2023. The meeting with parliamentarians, organised by the charity Words Matter, is part of an effort to “bring verbal abuse out of the shadows and give it the same attention as other forms of maltreatment”, said Prof Peter Fonagy, the head of the division of psychology and language sciences at UCL. Jessica Bondy, the founder of Words Matter, urged ministers to act. “If the government truly wants the healthiest generation in history, tackling verbal abuse must become a core part of the national mental health strategy,” she said. 32. What effect does verbal abuse have on children? A. It improves their social skills. B. It makes them more violent. C. It causes potential mental health problems. D. It helps them understand the world better. 33. What does the underlined word “alterations” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Repairs. B. Changes. C. Improvements. D. Discoveries. 34. What is the main purpose of the meeting organised by the charity Words Matter? A. To raise awareness of verbal abuse. B. To encourage the use of proper language. C. To address the drawbacks of verbal abuse. D. To tackle the issue of mental maltreatment. 35. What is the experts’ collective attitude to verbal abuse? A. It has no link to long-term growth. B. It is unavoidable in child development. C. It is a minor issue compared to other maltreatment. D. It should be prioritized in mental health problems. 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。 Good gift giving is an art. The perfect present can lift a mood or improve a relationship. ___36___ So are there any rules to follow? Read on for 4 must-know tips. Don’t add a small gift to a big gift. Want to add a tie to an expensive shirt? Some flowers to go with a bottle of grand wine? Don’t. When we receive several gifts together, we tend to average out their value. ___37___ Gift experiences rather than things. A new smartphone becomes old fast. ___38___ Often more thought has gone into experiences, and they create more vivid memories. That is why you should consider an experience over a physical object while gifting. Gift cards are not bad. Gift giving can be wasteful. We only spend $10 on ourselves if we find something that we expect is worth more than $10 to us. But gift is different, because we’re not buying for ourselves. So we can spend $10 on something that’s worth less than $10 to the receiver. ___39___ Gift cards have become much more popular over time. And they’re also very popular with receivers—a better option than a rushed or poorly chosen gift that goes straight to the garbage can. ___40___ Let’s put it very simply: buy things that your receiver would buy for themselves. That might seem obvious, but it happens far less than we’d like. People tend to use gifts to signal something about themselves rather than providing utility(实用)or happiness to the receiver. The best way to get it right is to simply ask the question—“What would you like?” 36. ______　37. ______　38. ______　39. ______　40. ______ A. Think like the receiver. B. It could even be worth nothing to them. C. Use gifts to signal something about yourself. D. But having the same experience strengthens bonds. E. Therefore, small gift added to a big one will hurt the big one’s impact. F. But a dream vacation or seeing your favorite artist will give you memories that last forever. G. Whatever the situation, gift giving requires careful thought and consideration. 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。 One hot June day, we were driving back after a visit to a scenic spot when our car came to a stop suddenly. We were in the middle of nowhere — with no shops, houses or people ___41___. As we stepped out of the car, we found a man on a two-wheeler behind us. “It’s a(n)___42___ tyre (轮胎),” he said. He had followed us in case he could be of ___43___, he explained. Asking us to ___44___, he rode off to get a mechanic (机械维修工) who could ___45___ the flat. We became less ___46___ when he returned with a mechanic; ___47___, he had found him just six or seven kilometres away. We opened the boot (后备箱) to get the spare wheel and the tool box, but the latter was ___48___. We stood there beating ourselves up. The heat was unbearable, and it looked like we weren’t going home anytime soon. But the man did not ___49___. He turned around, with the mechanic, and headed back to pick up ___50___ from the workshop. After some time, he returned with a tool box and two bottles of water. He knew we’d be ___51___. Then the mechanic ___52___ the bad tyre, but neither he nor the stranger, who unexpectedly appeared to help us out, would ___53___ any payment. To this day, I think of the event every time I ___54___ the area. And each time, I am filled with ___55___ and warmth that there are people in the world who make it a better place. 41. A. in sight B. in effect C. in case D. in public 42. A. old B. hard C. spare D. flat 43. A. importance B. benefit C. help D. interest 44. A. work B. wait C. come D. leave 45. A. fix B. test C. mark D. get 46. A. active B. curious C. excited D. anxious 47. A. generally B. clearly C. fortunately D. definitely 48. A. unnecessary B. missing C. valueless D. remaining 49. A. break in B. set off C. give up D. show up 50. A. tools B. wheels C. drinks D. bikes 51. A. tired B. nervous C. bored D. thirsty 52. A. improved B. changed C. managed D. recovered 53. A. make B. increase C. avoid D. accept 54. A. pass B. search C. check D. find 55. A. pride B. thankfulness C. happiness D. wonder 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。 The Eden Project, an attraction in southwest England, calls itself the world’s largest indoor rainforest. Sometimes regarded __56__ the “Eighth Wonder of the World”, the Eden Project __57__ (create) in 2001 from an old clay pit (粘土坑). It’s famous for its two large biomes (生物群落) __58__ are designed to look and feel like rainforests and tropical regions (热带地区) from all over the world. The Rainforest Biome is about 16,000 square meters in size, and is full of plants __59__ (find) in tropical regions, like sugar cane, pineapples and bananas. There are also rare and unusual plants, such as the Titan arum, which is famous for its terrible smell and blooms only once __60__ year. The Mediterranean Biome is a little __61__ (small) at 6,540 square meters, but has plants from the Mediterranean and regions with similar climates, such as California, South Africa and Australia. The Eden Project is not just a place for people to admire plants, though — there is an __62__ (environment) message behind the attraction, and it aims __63__ (teach) visitors about the importance of looking after the environment. As well as activities and workshops that teach visitors about the importance of living __64__ (responsible), the Eden Project even offers courses for a university degree And there are plenty of other things to see and do, too. Additionally, throughout both biomes, visitors can find art and equipment that focus on important __65__ (topic) like climate change. 第三节　单句语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 66. For me, one of the most ________ (attract) clubs in our school is Rugby club. 67. It is completely ________ (normal) for too many teenagers to take weight-less pills to look more beautiful. 68. Our app is called “Easy Healthy Eating”, ________ purpose is to help people eat healthily by making all aspects of planning meals easier. 69. Health experts are ________ (concern) about the overweight problem among teenagers and adults. 70. In a society ________ people are under a lot of pressure, sleep problems have become very common. 71. I ________ (definite) understand how you feel because of my similar experience. 72. Actually, I’m looking forward to gaining ________ (independent) and take responsibility for my own learning. 73. The starters are waiting for the ________ (propose) to be accepted by principal. 74. Perhaps she knows she’s in the wrong and wants to make an ________ (apologize). 75. We are advised to keep regular hours and get plenty of exercise every day so that we can perform ________ (energetic). 第四部分　写作（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（满分15分） 76. 假定你是李华，你校英语报专栏“Teen’s Voice”的编辑。你的笔友Jimmy最近因在小组合作中与同桌产生矛盾而焦虑不安，特向你求助。请你用英文给他回信，内容包括： 1. 表示理解； 2. 分析原因并给出建议。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80词左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Jimmy, Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分15分） 77. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 16-year-old Alex was a bright student with a passion for astronomy (天文学). However, he was also very shy and found it hard to make friends at school. His parents noticed his loneliness and felt anxious. One rainy afternoon, Alex came across a forum for astronomy enthusiasts. Eager to connect, he joined in discussions. Soon, he received a private message from a user named “StarGazer123”. “Hi Alex! I love your Orion Nebula (猎户座大星云) posts; it’s my favorite too!” the message said. Alex’s eyes widened, replying fast, “Why do you like it?” StarGazer123 responded, “I adore its role in star birth. It’s like witnessing the universe’s creation.” Days turned into weeks, and Alex and StarGazer123 chatted almost every day. Yet Alex couldn’t shake the strange feeling that he had known this person before. One evening, as Alex shared his excitement about an upcoming meteor (流星) shower, StarGazer123 suggested, “You should try to organize a viewing party! I can help you.” Alex hesitated but then typed, “I don’t know. What if no one comes?” “Don’t worry!” came the encouraging reply. “I’m sure others will be interested and I’ll be there to support you.” Alex felt surprised and couldn’t help wondering who StarGazer123 might be. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为80词左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 The viewing party finally came, and Alex was eager to meet his online friend. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $