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2026学年第一学期台州十校联盟期中联考 高一年级英语学科 试题 考生须知： 1．本卷共9页满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 2．答题前，在答题卷指定区域填写班级、姓名、考场号、座位号及准考证号并填涂相应数字。 3．所有答案必须写在答题纸上，写在试卷上无效。 4．考试结束后，只需上交答题纸。 选择题部分 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。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。每段对话读两遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A house. B. A writer. C. A swimming pool. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】M: Which building did you say belongs to the best-selling writer? W: That big one with the huge grass in front and the swimming pool at the back. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will the speakers see last? A. Bears. B. Monkeys. C. Elephants. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: All I want to see today are elephants! W: I know, I know! I heard you say that while we were looking at the bears. We’ll see them right after we visit the monkeys. M: Alright. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will Helen probably do tonight? A. Go to a show. B. Visit her teacher. C. Review her lessons. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: Helen, I have two tickets for tonight’s show. Could you come? W: I’d love to, but the history teacher will give us a test tomorrow and I haven’t got prepared for it. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where are the speakers? A. In a library. B. In a bookstore. C. In a classroom. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】M: How many books am I allowed to check out at one time? W: You can have up to five books at one time. Anything else I can help you with? M: That’s all for now. Thanks. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the woman mean? A. John always makes her laugh. B. She wants to have a sense of humor. C. She doesn’t understand John’s humor. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: John is certainly the funniest person in class. He can always make everyone laugh. W: I’m afraid I still have to get used to his sense of humor. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 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。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. Where are the speakers? A. On top of a mountain. B. On the way up a mountain. C. At the bottom of a mountain. 7. How does the woman sound at first? A. Happy. B. Nervous. C. Relaxed. 8. Why was John Lake built? A. To store more water. B. To attract more tourists. C. To help nature recover. 【答案】6. B 7. B 8. C 【解析】 【原文】M: It’s about a three-minute ride up to the top of Mount Rock. W: This thing is safe, right? M: Yes, you don’t have anything to worry about. We do about 100 trips a day up the mountain, and these tours have been going on for over ten years without any accidents. W: That’s a relief. What’s that lake down there? M: That’s John Lake. It’s actually a man-made pond. During the 70’s, a lot of trees were cut down in the area, and much of the wildlife was lost. Since John Lake was built, ducks and water birds have returned to the area. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 9. What does the woman say about the last family reunion? A. She organized it. B. She argued with Bill. C. She felt uncomfortable with the crowd. 10. What does the man decide to do? A. Spend some time with the woman. B. Take the woman to New York. C. Clear up a misunderstanding. 【答案】9. B 10. A 【解析】 【原文】M: Hi Jane. This is Mike. Did you receive an invitation to the family reunion? W: Yeah. M: Are you going? W: I don’t think so. Remember our cousin Bill and I had a disagreement at the last reunion? M: Yes. But it was a misunderstanding. W: I know, but I still feel uncomfortable about it. M: I haven’t seen you for a while. If you don’t go to the reunion, maybe I can visit you. W: That sounds like a great idea. Have you ever been to New York? M: No. I would love to meet you and check out the city. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 11. What kind of life did the man live? A. Simple. B. Stressful. C. Peaceful. 12. What helps the woman fix minor problems? A. Sharing. B. Staying calm. C. Keeping honest. 13. What does the woman advise the man to do? A. Live in the village. B. Balance work and life. C. Change his job. 【答案】11. B 12. A 13. B 【解析】 【原文】W: I am sorry to hear about your illness. How are you now? M: I have fully recovered. I feel fresh and energetic in the natural environment of the village here. W: Good. Why did you fall ill? M: City life is very busy you know. I had to work from day to night to earn enough to cover my costs. I had no time for friends and family. W: That is why I love to be in the village, a calm, peaceful, natural environment. Everyone has much time to sit with and talk to others. Many mild problems are solved when I pour out my troubles to others. People are simple and honest. M: You are right. But cities have modern hospitals, universities, banks, factories, and a lot of job opportunities. W: I know, but everyone has their own choice. I would advise you not to earn at the cost of your health. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14. What is the man’s main concern about the late flight? A. Missing a meeting. B. Having to wait at the airport. C. Paying extra for another flight. 15. What does the woman do for the man? A. Recommend an airline. B. Book him another flight. C. Add him to the waiting list. 16. How does the man feel about Flyaway Airlines? A. Satisfied. B. Disappointed. C. Grateful. 【答案】14. A 15. C 16. B 【解析】 【原文】M: Excuse me, I’m on the flight to Chicago. When will it take off? W: It looks like it’ll be postponed for two hours. M: I have a 4 o’clock conference in Chicago. If the flight gets in at 3:30, there’s no way I’ll make it. Are there any other flights to Chicago? W: Yes, there’s a 1 p.m. one, but it’s fully booked. M: Can you put me on the waiting list? W: I’ll add you to the list, but don’t hold your breath. There are quite a few people already on the list. M: Can I fly another airline? W: Other airlines won’t accept your Flyaway Airlines ticket. M: Oh, let me give you a piece of my mind. This will be my final experience with Flyaway Airlines. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. What is the speaker mainly talking about? A. His study. B. His family. C. His life. 18. How old is the speaker now? A. 10 years old. B. 15 years old. C. 20 years old. 19. What does the speaker think of his journey to school? A. Boring. B. Tiring. C. Enjoyable. 20. What does the speaker like doing? A. Working in the garden. B. Hanging about in the crowd. C. Studying with his classmates. 【答案】17. C 18. B 19. C 20. B 【解析】 【原文】 M: I haven’t lived in Bangkok all my life. My family came here when I was 5. A decade has passed and now it is my home. Nearly all my friends live here. It’s our capital city, and very big. From morning till night, there are crowds of people on the main streets. Some parts of the city are very noisy. I have a long journey to school every day, but I don’t mind because it is not boring at all. There are all kinds of people selling things — fruits, flowers, cooked food, clothes — everything you could imagine. The area where I live is quiet, although the busiest streets are not far away. We have a garden with trees. My parents like it because it is quiet and peaceful, but I think I prefer the excitement of crowded streets and large modern buildings. I like walking around the streets at the weekend with some of my classmates. 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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Day Camp is an all-day programme. Children (aged 6 — 12 years) can take part when school is out. This fun-filled programme is about sports, games and other fun activities. Here is the programme information and how you can register for the camp: Programme information August 20 — August 26, 2025 7am — 6pm Registering information online: from now to August 5, 2025 Walk-in: from now to August 10, 2025 $21 per day per child Parents need to know: •Day Camp is for children aged 6 — 12 years old. •Children who take part must bring a lunch and two snacks that do not need to be heated or kept in a fridge. What your children can do at the Day Camp: •Paint, draw and make crafts. •Play sports, games, and take field trips. •Have free time in the gym. •Enjoy drama and movies. •Have fun in science projects. If you want to keep a spot for your child, you need to: •Pay in full. •First-come, first-served. •We encourage you to pay for the days your child will be in the camp. Click here to learn more: www.summerdaycamp.gov 21. Who can take part in the Day Camp? A. A teenager aged 15. B. A pupil aged 10. C. A kid aged 4. D. A teenager aged 13. 22. How much does it cost for a 9-year-old child for four days? A. $21. B. $63. C. $84. D. $42. 23. Where is the text probably taken from? A. On a website. B. In a novel. C. In a diary. D. In a magazine. 【答案】21. B 22. C 23. A 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了日间露营（Day Camp）的参与要求、活动内容、时间安排、注册方式、收费标准及相关注意事项等详细信息。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据表格下面“Day Camp is for children aged 6 — 12 years old. (日间露营面向6至12岁的儿童。)”可知，参与年龄要求是6到12岁的孩子。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据表格中的收费标准“$21 per day per child (每个孩子每天21美元。)”可知，每天每人费用为21美元。那么9岁的孩子参加4天的总费用为21美元/天 × 4天 = 84美元。 【23题详解】 推理判断题。根据文末的提示“Click here to learn more: www.summerdaycamp.gov (点击此处了解更多：www.summerdaycamp.gov)”，可知可点击网页跳转链接来了解更多信息，这种交互形式通常出现在网站页面中。小说、日记、杂志等载体一般不会设置此类可点击的网页链接，因此可以推断本文很可能摘自一个网站。 B He Jiang made history by becoming the first Chinese student to make a graduation speech at Harvard University (哈佛大学). This was a big moment when a voice from China was heard on one of the world’s most famous academic stages. His speech opened with a childhood story from a small village in Hunan Province. After a spider bite, his mother treated it with a traditional folk method using fire, because there were no doctors nearby. Later, at Harvard, where he studied biochemistry, he realized that heat could stop the proteins (蛋白质) in the spider’s poison from working. But the memory of the pain stayed with him, showing the unfair situation in world science and medicine. This painful memory drove him to study medicine, determined to improve healthcare for people in rural (乡村的) areas. After graduating from a top Chinese university, he entered Harvard. In the speech, he thanked his family for helping him develop a strong will and work hard in his studies. His father, whose own chances were limited by little schooling, always stressed the importance of education, while his mother’s steady support helped him through difficult times. It was with this toughness that he finally won the speaking honor through a strict three-round competition involving writing and speech tests. Adapting to a new culture and language was challenging at first, but he gradually found his place by taking part in campus life. His speech skillfully turned his own story into a universal call for sharing knowledge. Today, as a researcher at MIT (麻省理工学院) studying diseases, He Jiang continues to build bridges by writing in English about rural China, aiming to build deeper global understanding of his homeland. “I want more voices from China to be heard,” he said. His journey perfectly shows this goal, proving how a personal story can share a nation’s voice in the world’s conversation. 24. Why did He Jiang begin his speech with the spider bite story? A. To describe his childhood in a small village. B. To give advice on the unfair global situation. C. To share a traditional treatment of spider bite. D. To explain the reason why he studied medicine. 25. What can we know about He Jiang’s family? A. His father received good schooling. B. His family lived in a big city in Hunan. C. His family supported him through difficulties. D. His mother didn’t agree with his study at Harvard. 26. Which of the following best describes He Jiang? A. Talented but uncaring. B. Adaptable and humorous. C. Clever but unfortunate. D. Determined and responsible. 27. What does He Jiang hope to achieve through his research work? A. To speed up development in rural China. B. To promote global understanding of China. C. To make achievements in medical research. D. To encourage more students to study medicine. 【答案】24. D 25. C 26. D 27. B 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲述了何江作为首位在哈佛大学毕业典礼上发表演讲的中国学生，分享了他从湖南乡村成长到哈佛求学、再到MIT从事研究的经历，展现了他用个人故事传递中国声音、推动全球理解中国的使命与担当。 【24题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“His speech opened with a childhood story from a small village in Hunan Province. After a spider bite, his mother treated it with a traditional folk method using fire, because there were no doctors nearby. (他的演讲以一个来自湖南省小村庄的童年故事开场。被蜘蛛咬伤后，他的母亲用火这种传统的民间方法来治疗，因为附近没有医生。)”以及“This painful memory drove him to study medicine, determined to improve healthcare for people in rural (乡村的) areas. (这段痛苦的记忆促使他学习医学，决心为农村地区的人们改善医疗保健。)”可知，何江以蜘蛛咬伤的故事开头，是为了解释他为什么选择学医。 【25题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“In the speech, he thanked his family for helping him develop a strong will and work hard in his studies. His father, whose own chances were limited by little schooling, always stressed the importance of education, while his mother's steady support helped him through difficult times. (在演讲中，他感谢家人帮助他培养了坚强的意志并努力学习。他的父亲因受教育程度低而机会有限，总是强调教育的重要性，而他母亲的坚定支持帮助他度过了困难时期。)”可知，何江的家人在困难时期一直支持他。 【26题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“This painful memory drove him to study medicine, determined to improve healthcare for people in rural (乡村的) areas. (这段痛苦的记忆促使他学习医学，决心为农村地区的人们改善医疗保健。)”可知，他意志坚定 (determined)；根据最后一段“He Jiang continues to build bridges by writing in English about rural China, aiming to build deeper global understanding of his homeland. (何江继续通过用英语撰写关于中国农村的文章来搭建桥梁，旨在建立全球对他祖国更深入的理解。)”可知，他有责任感 (responsible)。 【27题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“He Jiang continues to build bridges by writing in English about rural China, aiming to build deeper global understanding of his homeland. “I want more voices from China to be heard,” he said. (何江继续通过用英语撰写关于中国农村的文章来搭建桥梁，旨在建立全球对他祖国更深入的理解。“我希望有更多来自中国的声音被听到，”他说。)”可知，何江通过研究工作希望促进全球对中国的理解。 C Research shows that race walking shares many fitness benefits (益处) with running. It probably also causes fewer injuries. However, it does have its own problems. Race walkers are well-trained athletes. The longest track and field event at the Summer Olympics is the 50-kilometer race walk, which is about five miles longer than the marathon. But the sport’s rules require that a race walker’s knees stay straight through most of the leg swing. One foot must also stay in contact with the ground at all times. It’s this strange form that makes race walking such an attractive activity, however, says Jaclyn Norberg, an assistant professor of exercise science at Salem State University in Salem, Mass. Like running, race walking is physically demanding. According to most calculations, race walkers moving at a pace of six miles per hour would burn about 800 calories per hour. That is about twice as many as they would burn while walking. However, it is fewer than running, which would probably burn about 1,000 or more calories per hour. However, race walking does not pound the body as much as running does, Dr. Norberg says. According to her research, runners hit the ground with as much as four times their body weight per step. Race walkers, who do not leave the ground, create only about 1.4 times their body weight with each step. As a result, she says, some of the injuries associated with running, such as runner’s knee, are uncommon among race walkers. But the sport’s strange form does place considerable stress on the ankles and hips. So people with a history of such injuries might want to be careful about taking part in the sport. In fact, anyone wishing to try race walking should probably first ask for advice from a coach or experienced racer to learn proper technique, she says. It takes some practice. 28. What rules must race walkers follow? A. They must keep both feet off the ground at times. B. They must finish the race in less than five hours. C. They must bend their knees through most of the leg swing. D. They must keep their knees straight and one foot on the ground. 29. What does the underlined word “demanding” in Paragraph 3 mean? A. needing great effort and energy B. causing a lot of injuries C. safe and free from injury D. easy and relaxing 30. What is Dr. Norberg’s suggestion for someone trying race walking? A. Getting experts’ opinions. B. Doing regular exercises. C. Hiring an experienced coach. D. Having a medical checkup. 31. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Race walking burns more calories than running. B. Race walking causes more injuries than running. C. Race walking is easier than running for most people. D. Race walking has both advantages and disadvantages. 【答案】28. D 29. A 30. A 31. D 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了竞走这项运动与跑步相比的优劣势，包括其健身益处、运动规则、热量消耗、对身体的影响以及相关专家建议。 【28题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“But the sport’s rules require that a race walker's knees stay straight through most of the leg swing. One foot must also stay in contact with the ground at all times. (但这项运动的规则要求竞走运动员在大部分摆腿过程中膝盖保持伸直。一只脚也必须始终与地面保持接触。)”可知，竞走运动员必须保持膝盖伸直且始终有一只脚着地。 【29题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段“According to most calculations, race walkers moving at a pace of six miles per hour would burn about 800 calories per hour. That is about twice as many as they would burn while walking. (根据大多数计算，以每小时六英里速度行走的竞走者每小时会燃烧约800卡路里。这大约是普通走路时燃烧热量的两倍。)”可知，竞走需要消耗大量能量，由此可推知demanding意为“需要极大努力和精力的”。 【30题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“In fact, anyone wishing to try race walking should probably first ask for advice from a coach or experienced racer to learn proper technique, she says. (事实上，任何想尝试竞走的人可能应该首先向教练或有经验的竞走者寻求建议，以学习正确的技术。)”可知，Norberg博士建议想尝试竞走的人应先获取专家意见。 【31题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Research shows that race walking shares many fitness benefits (益处) with running. It probably also causes fewer injuries. However, it does have its own problems. (研究表明竞走与跑步有许多共同的健身益处。它可能也会造成更少的伤害。然而，它确实有自己的问题。)”以及全文内容可知，文章既介绍了竞走的优势（如伤害更少、与跑步有共同益处），也提到了其劣势（如对脚踝和臀部有较大压力），即竞走既有优点也有缺点。 D Growing up, students are repeatedly told that their actions and choices in high school will influence the rest of their lives, but to what degree is this actually the case? In fact, far more of the decisions made in high school matter and can decide the rest of one’s life than many may think, including one’s grades, behavior, friendships, and so on. Failing to perform well in high school can influence students’ future by reducing their school choices for further education and even their chances of getting a good job in the future. Studies have shown that a student’s GPA (grade point average) is related to their future pay, with students who have a 4.0 GPA making more than $50,000 a year, while those with a 2.5 GPA or lower may not even break $40,000. Yet, the importance of high school is not just about report cards. According to Erik Erikson, a developmental psychologist (心理学家), the events happening between the ages of 12 and 18 decide whether or not a person develops a full sense of self. During this stage, teens generally ask themselves “Who am I?”. They often identify themselves with certain types of music, books, etc., through which teens begin to discover themselves and their relationship with the world. Social circles also play a role in shaping who you are. Schools offer a special environment in which students find themselves in the same place according to their age and where they live. Clearly, this provides students with experiences they couldn’t find anywhere else and allows them to develop good and real friendships. Without a doubt, choices made in high school have effects that will last a lifetime. Therefore, high school students and their families must make sure that they have a good experience and a healthy environment for self-exploration. It is worth mentioning that while students need to concentrate mainly on their grades and behavior, they shouldn’t care too much. 32. Why does the author mention students’ GPA in paragraph 2? A. To stress the uncertainty of the future. B. To list the results of different subject choices. C. To show the long-term effects of grades. D. To compare grading methods across schools. 33. Why is the period from 12 to 18 important according to Erik Erikson? A. Because students can get a high GPA in this period. B. Because teens can make money by themselves. C. Because teens start to build their sense of self. D. Because students can find their best jobs. 34. What leads to close friendships during teenage years according to the text? A. Common study goals. B. The similar age and location. C. Shared hobbies and interests. D. The same family background. 35. What is the author’s suggestion for high school students? A. Valuing parent-child relationships highly. B. Trying to become the top student in class. C. Preparing for future jobs as early as possible. D. Balancing school grades with personal growth. 【答案】32. C 33. C 34. B 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文探讨高中阶段的选择对人一生的影响，从学业成绩、自我认知、社交圈层等方面进行阐述，并给出相关建议。 【32题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Failing to perform well in high school can influence students’ future by reducing their school choices for further education and even their chances of getting a good job in the future. Studies have shown that a student’s GPA (grade point average) is related to their future pay, with students who have a 4.0 GPA making more than $50,000 a year, while those with a 2.5 GPA or lower may not even break $40,000.(高中表现不佳会影响学生的未来，会缩小他们深造的院校选择范围，甚至影响他们未来获得好工作的机会。研究表明，学生的平均绩点和他们未来的收入有关，平均绩点4.0的学生年收入超过5万美元，而平均绩点2.5及以下的学生年收入甚至可能达不到4万美元)”可知，作者列举GPA与未来薪酬挂钩的例子，是为了证明高中成绩对个人未来有着长远的影响。 【33题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“According to Erik Erikson, a developmental psychologist (心理学家), the events happening between the ages of 12 and 18 decide whether or not a person develops a full sense of self.(发展心理学家埃里克・埃里克森认为，发生在12至18岁之间的事情决定一个人能否形成完整的自我认知)”可知，12至18岁这个阶段很重要，因为青少年开始建立自我认知。 【34题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Schools offer a special environment in which students find themselves in the same place according to their age and where they live. Clearly, this provides students with experiences they couldn’t find anywhere else and allows them to develop good and real friendships.(学校提供一个特殊环境，在这个环境里学生按照年龄和居住地被分到同一个地方。显然，这给学生提供了在别处无法获得的经历，让他们建立真挚美好的友谊)”可知，相近的年龄与居住地促成青少年时期真挚的友谊。 【35题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Therefore, high school students and their families must make sure that they have a good experience and a healthy environment for self-exploration. It is worth mentioning that while students need to concentrate mainly on their grades and behavior, they shouldn’t care too much.(因此，高中生及其家人必须保证学生拥有良好的体验以及利于自我探索的健康环境。值得一提的是，尽管学生主要需要专注于成绩和自身表现，但他们不必过度在意这些)”可知，作者建议高中生兼顾学业成绩与自我成长。 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。 I’ve always been a bookworm. As an English Literature graduate, reading is one of the only things I feel truly qualified to do. There’s no place I’d rather be than buried in the pages of an attention-getting story. Yet lots of people find it difficult to develop reading habits. ____36____ Set aside time for reading. Setting aside some time every day is a good way to start. ____37____ Literary agent Molly Murray, who runs Seahorse Bookstore, says she and her husband were struggling to get through their book pile until they “turned off the TV and became serious about fitting in time to read”. Listen to an audio book. ____38____ Book blogger Amanda Chatterton, who reviews books on her site Bookish Chat, says she sticks in her headphones and “reads” while taking an hour’s walk before work in the morning. “They are such a good way to up your reading,” she says. Set a challenge. If you’re the kind of person who is inspired by goals, try using websites like GoodReads to set yourself a reading challenge for the year. ____39____ Another website, StoryGraph, has a list of challenges you can sign up for, such as “read the world”, which asks you to finish reading books by authors from ten different countries. ____40____ Finding that none of her close friends or family enjoyed reading as much as she did, Tracy Fenton started The Book Club on the Internet seven years ago and has grown it to over 13,000 members since then. “It’s fantastic to be among like-minded people who love reading as much as I do,” she said. A. Connect with book-lovers online. B. Take inspiration from other readers. C. So how can we make reading a regular habit? D. What can we do to choose books for our needs? E. Even just 15 minutes will see you finish an average-length book in 20 days. F. You can also add a bit of competition by following what friends are reading. G. For those tough to find pure reading time, audio books allow you to multitask. 【答案】36. C 37. E 38. G 39. F 40. A 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍几种培养阅读习惯的可行方法，帮助人们养成定期阅读的习惯。 【36题详解】 前文“I’ve always been a bookworm. As an English Literature graduate, reading is one of the only things I feel truly qualified to do. There’s no place I’d rather be than buried in the pages of an attention-getting story. Yet lots of people find it difficult to develop reading habits.(我一直是个书虫。作为一名英国文学专业毕业生，阅读是少数几件我自认真正有资格做的事。没有什么地方比沉浸在引人入胜的故事书页里更让我向往。然而很多人发现很难养成阅读习惯)”提出很多人难以养成阅读习惯，后文分段给出养成阅读习惯的办法，C项“So how can we make reading a regular habit?(那么我们如何才能让阅读成为一种常规习惯？)”承上启下，引出下文的各种方法。 【37题详解】 前文“Set aside time for reading. Setting aside some time every day is a good way to start.(留出阅读时间。每天留出一点时间是一个好的开端)”点明要留出阅读时间，后文举例说明坚持挤时间阅读，E项“Even just 15 minutes will see you finish an average-length book in 20 days.(即使只有15分钟，你也能在20天内读完一本普通篇幅的书)”承接上文，说明短时间阅读也有效果。 【38题详解】 本段主旨为“Listen to an audio book.(听有声书)”，后文“Book blogger Amanda Chatterton, who reviews books on her site Bookish Chat, says she sticks in her headphones and “reads” while taking an hour’s walk before work in the morning. “They are such a good way to up your reading,” she says.(图书博主阿曼达・查特顿在她的网站Bookish Chat上评书，她说，她戴上耳机，在早上上班前步行一小时的时候“阅读”。她说：“它们是提升阅读量的绝佳方式。”)”举例说明可以在走路的时候听有声书，G项“For those tough to find pure reading time, audio books allow you to multitask.(对于那些很难找到纯粹阅读时间的人来说，有声书可以让你同时做多件事)”解释有声书的优势，总领本段。 【39题详解】 前文“If you’re the kind of person who is inspired by goals, try using websites like GoodReads to set yourself a reading challenge for the year.(如果你是会被目标激励的那类人，可以尝试使用GoodReads这类网站，为自己设定年度阅读挑战)”介绍阅读挑战网站GoodReads，后文“Another website, StoryGraph, has a list of challenges you can sign up for, such as “read the world”, which asks you to finish reading books by authors from ten different countries.(另一个网站StoryGraph有一系列你可以报名参加的挑战，例如 “阅读世界”，它要求你读完来自十个不同国家作者的书籍)”介绍另一个网站，F项“You can also add a bit of competition by following what friends are reading.(你也可以通过关注朋友正在读的书，增添一点竞争感)”承接上文，补充该阅读挑战方式的特点。 【40题详解】 后文“Finding that none of her close friends or family enjoyed reading as much as she did, Tracy Fenton started The Book Club on the Internet seven years ago and has grown it to over 13,000 members since then. “It’s fantastic to be among like-minded people who love reading as much as I do,” she said.(特蕾西・芬顿发现她的亲友都不像她一样热爱阅读，于是七年前她在网上创办了读书俱乐部，从那以后成员已经发展到一万三千多人。她说：“和跟我一样热爱阅读的志同道合之人在一起，感觉棒极了。”)”讲述人们可以线上读书俱乐部和爱读书的同伴交流，A项“Connect with book-lovers online.(在线上和爱书的人建立联系)”能概括本段内容，开启下文。 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。 Our school held a campus culture poster design competition to show students’ creativity. Ella liked drawing, so she ____41____ to take part. But she felt ____42____ — she had never designed a poster for a competition and wasn’t sure if her style would ____43____ the judges’ taste. Her art teacher Ms. White ____44____ her, “Don’t copy others. Show your true understanding of campus life. That will make your work special.” Ella ____45____ her poster plan after class. She wanted to include elements like the school’s old oak tree and students’ sports scenes. But when she started drawing, she realized that the colors she chose were too ____46____. She felt upset and almost wanted to ____47____. Ms. White noticed her low spirits and ____48____ her to adjust the color palette (调色板) with lighter tones. Ella followed the advice. She spent three evenings revising the poster — she added bright sunflowers around the oak tree and changed the sports clothes to more lively colors. Just before the ____49____, she found a small mistake in the text. She _____50_____ corrected it with a steady hand, afraid of ruining the whole work. On the award day, Ella was surprised when her name was called for the second prize. She walked up to the stage and _____51_____ the certificate (证书) with a big smile. Ms. White patted her on the shoulder and said, “Your efforts deserve this success.” Looking at the poster displayed in the hall, Ella felt a deep _____52_____ of satisfaction. This _____53_____ taught Ella a lot. She learned that challenges are a true _____54_____ of patience and flexibility (灵活性). Now, she’s more _____55_____ to face difficult tasks. She even plans to join the school art club to improve her skills further. 41. A. hesitated B. refused C. forgot D. decided 42. A. excited B. anxious C. angry D. proud 43. A. match B. change C. hide D. express 44. A. warned B. encouraged C. stopped D. forced 45. A. competed B. recommended C. designed D. recognized 46. A. light B. bright C. dark D. colorful 47. A. give up B. give out C. give away D. give off 48. A. ordered B. advised C. begged D. allowed 49. A. class B. exam C. deadline D. meeting 50. A. secretly B. carelessly C. suddenly D. carefully 51. A. accepted B. returned C. refused D. destroyed 52. A. sense B. opinion C. thought D. idea 53. A. lecture B. experience C. responsibility D. destination 54. A. sign B. secret C. test D. choice 55. A. shy B. bored C. worried D. confident 【答案】41. D 42. B 43. A 44. B 45. C 46. C 47. A 48. B 49. C 50. D 51. A 52. A 53. B 54. C 55. D 【解析】 【导语】这篇文章主要讲述了艾拉参加校园文化海报设计比赛的经历：她因缺乏参赛经验而焦虑不安，在美术老师的鼓励和指导下调整设计方案、克服困难，最终获得二等奖；这次经历让她收获了成就感，也变得更有自信面对挑战。 【41题详解】 考查动词。句意：艾拉喜欢画画，于是决定参加。A. hesitated犹豫；B. refused拒绝；C. forgot忘记；D. decided决定。根据前文“Our school held a campus culture poster design competition to show students’ creativity. Ella liked drawing”提到学校举办海报设计大赛，且明确说明艾拉热爱画画，可知，她会决定参加比赛。 【42题详解】 考查形容词。句意：但她感到有些紧张——她从未为比赛设计过海报，也不确定自己的风格是否符合评委的口味。A. excited兴奋的；B. anxious焦虑的、不安的；C. angry生气的；D. proud骄傲的。根据破折号后“she had never designed a poster for a competition”是对空格的解释说明：她从未设计过参赛海报，也不确定自己的风格是否符合评委喜好，这是典型的“焦虑、没把握”的心态。 【43题详解】 考查动词。句意：但她感到有些紧张——她从未为比赛设计过海报，也不确定自己的风格是否符合评委的口味。A. match匹配、符合；B. change改变；C. hide隐藏；D. express表达。根据上文“she had never designed a poster for a competition”提到她从未设计过参赛海报，可知，她不确定自己的风格是否能符合评委的审美。 【44题详解】 考查动词。句意：她的美术老师怀特老师鼓励她说：“不要模仿别人，要展现你对校园生活的真正理解，这样你的作品才会特别。”A. warned警告；B. encouraged鼓励；C. stopped阻止；D. forced强迫。根据引号中老师的话“Don’t copy others. Show your true understanding of campus life. That will make your work special.”是正向的引导与打气，属于鼓励的行为。 【45题详解】 考查动词。句意：艾拉在课后设计了她的海报计划。A. competed竞争；B. recommended推荐；C. designed设计；D. recognized认出、认可。根据空格后“her poster plan”海报方案，可知，课后她对自己的海报方案进行构思设计。 【46题详解】 考查形容词。句意：但当她开始画图时，发现选的颜色太暗了，心里很不开心，几乎想要放弃。A. light浅的、明亮的；B. bright鲜艳的；C. dark深的、暗的；D. colorful多彩的。根据后文“adjust the color palette (调色板) with lighter tones.”提到老师建议她用更浅的色调调整调色板，反向推知她最初选的颜色太深、太暗。 【47题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：她感到心烦意乱，几乎想放弃。A. give up放弃；B. give out分发，耗尽；C. give away赠送，泄露；D. give off发出（光、热、气味）。根据前文“She felt upset”提到她感到沮丧，她几乎想要放弃。 【48题详解】 考查动词。句意：怀特老师注意到她的低落情绪，建议她调整色彩搭配，使用更明亮的色调。A. ordered命令；B. advised建议；C. begged乞求；D. allowed允许。根据下文“her to adjust the color palette (调色板) with lighter tones.”可知，老师注意到她情绪低落，于是给出调整色调的解决方案，这是老师给出建议的行为。 【49题详解】 考查名词。句意：就在截止日期前，她发现文字中有一个小错误。A. class课堂；B. exam考试；C. deadline截止日期；D. meeting会议。根据下文文“She ____ corrected it with a steady hand, afraid of ruining the whole work.”可知，就在截止日期前，她发现文字中有一个小错误,所以能修改。 【50题详解】 考查副词。句意：她小心翼翼地用稳稳的手改正，生怕毁了整幅作品。A. secretly秘密地；B. carelessly粗心地；C. suddenly突然地；D. carefully小心地。根据后文“with a steady hand, afraid of ruining the whole work”提到手很稳，生怕毁掉整幅作品，说明她改正错误时非常小心谨慎。 【51题详解】 考查动词。句意：她走上舞台，微笑着接过证书。A. accepted接过、接受；B. returned归还；C. refused拒绝；D. destroyed毁坏。根据前文“Ella was surprised when her name was called for the second prize”提到她获得了二等奖，走上领奖台，对应的动作是笑着接过获奖证书。 【52题详解】 考查名词。句意：望着大厅里展示的海报，艾拉感到无比满足。A. sense感觉、意识；B. opinion观点；C. thought想法；D. idea主意。根据句意以及下文“…of satisfaction”可知，望着大厅里展示的海报，艾拉感到无比满足，固定搭配a sense of satisfaction意为“满足感”。 【53题详解】 考查名词。句意：这次经历让艾拉受益匪浅。A. lecture讲座；B. experience经历；C. responsibility责任；D. destination目的地。通读全文可知，全文讲的是艾拉参加海报比赛的完整过程，这是一次亲身经历，教会了她很多道理。 【54题详解】 考查名词。句意：她明白，挑战是对耐心和灵活性的真实考验。A. sign标志；B. secret秘密；C. test考验、检验；D. choice选择。根据上文“She learned that challenges”以及下文“of patience and flexibility (灵活性)”可知，挑战是对耐心和灵活性的真正考验。 【55题详解】 考查形容词。句意：如今，面对困难任务时，她更加自信了。A. shy害羞的；B. bored无聊的；C. worried担忧的；D. confident自信的。根据下文“She even plans to join the school art club to improve her skills further.”提到进一步提升自己的技能，可知，经历了从焦虑不安到克服困难、最终获奖的成长后，她面对困难任务时应该变得更加自信。 非选择题部分 第二节 课内语法填空（共10小题，每题1分，满分10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。 Hi! I’m Adam, a freshman at senior high school. Going from junior high to senior high is ____56____ really big challenge. The first week was a little ____57____ (confuse). I had to think about ____58____ courses to take. My adviser helped me choose the suitable ____59____ (one): maths, English, chemistry, world history and Chinese. Chinese is difficult, ____60____ I hope to be fluent when I graduate. She recommended that I sign up ____61____ advanced literature. I also ____62____ (try) to join the football team, but the coach said I didn’t play ____63____ (good) enough. I was unhappy but wouldn’t quit. I joined a volunteer club instead. Every Wednesday we hand out food to homeless people. I know I must study harder than before and get used to ____64____ (be) responsible for more. _____65_____ (study) hard isn’t always fun, but I’ll be prepared for the future. 【答案】56. a 57. confusing 58. which 59. ones 60. but 61. for 62. tried 63. well 64. being 65. Studying 【解析】 【导语】这篇文章主要讲述了亚当是高一新生，适应高中生活颇具挑战。在老师建议下他选了课程，没能加入足球队，转而参加志愿社团。他决心努力学习，为未来做好准备。 【56题详解】 考查冠词。句意：从初中升入高中是一次巨大的挑战。challenge是可数名词单数，此处表泛指 “一个巨大的挑战”；really以辅音音素开头，故填不定冠词a。 【57题详解】 考查形容词。句意：第一周有点让人困惑。主语是The first week（事物），表示“令人困惑的”，用- ing形式的形容词confusing；confused用于描述“人感到困惑的”。 【58题详解】 考查疑问词+动词不定式。句意：我不得不考虑上哪些课程。分析句子可知，“疑问词 + 不定式”作宾语，此处表示“要选哪些课程”，侧重范围内的选择，填which。 【59题详解】 考查代词。句意：我的导师帮我选了合适的科目：数学、英语、化学、世界历史和中文。分析句子可知，此处指代前文的复数名词courses，用复数代词ones。 【60题详解】 考查连词。句意：中文很难，但我希望毕业时能流利掌握。根据句意可知，前半句“中文很难”与后半句“我希望毕业时能流利掌握”是转折关系，填并列连词but。 【61题详解】 考查固定短语。句意：她建议我报名参加高级文学课程。此处为固定搭配sign up for意为 “报名参加（课程、活动）”，填介词for。 【62题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：我也试着加入足球队，但教练说我球技不够好。全文讲述过去的经历，与后文said时态一致，用一般过去时。 【63题详解】 考查副词。句意：我也试着加入足球队，但教练说我球技不够好。修饰动词play需要用副词，形容词good的副词形式是well。 【64题详解】 考查动名词。句意：我知道自己必须比以前更努力学习，并逐渐适应承担更多责任。此处为固定搭配get used to doing sth.意为“习惯于做某事”，to是介词，后接动名词。 【65题详解】 考查动名词。句意：学习辛苦并不总是令人愉快，但我已为未来做好了准备。分析句子可知，此处作句子主语，用动名词形式，句首首字母大写，所以为动名词Studying的填入。 第三节 课外语法填空（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。 Visiting the Xi’an City Wall is a must-do experience for anyone exploring Xi’an. As the ancient capital of China, it is home to one of the most well-protected city ____66____ (wall) in the world. Whether you choose to walk, cycle, or take a guided tour, the Xi’an City Wall offers ____67____ unforgettable journey through ancient China’s military and architectural history. Xi’an was a walled city in the beginning, and even today the wall ____68____ (consider) a landmark (地标) dividing the city into the inner part and the outer part. The South Gate and North Gate are the two main entrances to the inner city. The city ____69____ (it) is neatly arranged along the city wall. The wall, ____70____ was built in 1370 under Emperor Hongwu of the Ming Dynasty, was designed ____71____ (protect) Xi’an. The design is both practical and defensive, with a river ____72____ (run) along the wall. The best time to visit Xi’an City Wall depends ____73____ the season. The spring months of March to May and autumn months of September to November ____74____ (be) good as the weather is perfect for walking or cycling. Summer can be hot, so bring water and sunscreen if you plan to visit during the hotter months. Winter, on the other hand, can be cold, but it’s much ____75____ (quiet), offering a peaceful and less crowded experience. 【答案】66. walls 67. an 68. is considered 69. itself 70. which 71. to protect 72. running 73. on 74. are 75. quieter 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍了西安城墙作为中国古代首都的标志性建筑，其历史背景、建筑特点以及最佳游览时间等信息。 【66题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：作为中国的古都，它拥有世界上保存最完好的城墙之一。one of后接可数名词复数形式，表示“……之一”。 【67题详解】 考查冠词。句意：无论你选择步行、骑行还是参加导游游览，西安城墙都提供了一段穿越中国古代军事和建筑历史的难忘旅程。journey为可数名词，此处表示泛指，unforgettable发音以元音音素开头，需用不定冠词an。 【68题详解】 考查动词时态和语态。句意：西安最初是一座有城墙的城市，即使在今天，城墙也被视为将城市分为内城和外城的地标。主语the wall与consider之间为被动关系，且描述客观事实，需用一般现在时的被动语态。主语是单数，be动词用is。 【69题详解】 考查反身代词。句意：城市本身沿着城墙整齐排列。此处强调城市本身，需用反身代词itself作同位语。 【70题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：这座城墙建于1370年明朝洪武帝统治时期，其设计目的是为了保护西安。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词为The wall，关系词在从句中作主语，指物，需用关系代词which。 【71题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这座城墙建于1370年明朝洪武帝统治时期，其设计目的是为了保护西安。be designed to do sth.为固定搭配，意为“被设计来做某事”，需用动词不定式作目的状语。 【72题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：设计既实用又具有防御性，有一条河流沿着城墙流过。此处为with复合结构，river和run之间为主谓关系，需用现在分词形式作宾语补足语。 【73题详解】 考查介词。句意：游览西安城墙的最佳时间取决于季节。depend on为固定短语，意为“取决于”，空处需填介词on。 【74题详解】 考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：春季的3月至5月和秋季的9月至11月都很好，因为天气非常适合步行或骑行。主语为The spring months of March to May and autumn months of September to November，为复数概念，且描述客观事实，需用一般现在时，谓语动词用复数形式。 【75题详解】 考查形容词比较级。句意：另一方面，冬天可能很冷，但安静得多，提供了一种宁静且不那么拥挤的体验。根据much可知，此处需用形容词比较级形式quieter。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 单句翻译（共7小题，76 — 81每小题2分，82题3分，满分15分。） 76. 新老师友好的微笑给我们留下了好印象。（impression）（汉译英） ________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】The new teacher’s friendly smile made a good impression on us. 【解析】 【详解】根据句意以及句子提示词可知，表示“新老师友好的微笑”应为名词短语The new teacher’s friendly smile作主语；表示“给某人留下了好印象”应为动词短语make a good impression on sb；表示“我们”为代词us；结合句意可知，该句应为陈述过去发生的事情，为一般过去时。 77. 我宁愿报名参加音乐俱乐部，也不愿加入篮球俱乐部。（prefer）（汉译英） ________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】I prefer to sign up for the music club rather than join the basketball club. 【解析】 【详解】根据句意以及句子提示词可知，表示“我”为代词I作主语；表示“宁愿做……而不愿做……”应为固定句型prefer to do … rather than do …；表示“报名参加音乐俱乐部”应为动词短语sign up for the music club；表示“加入篮球俱乐部”应为动词短语join the basketball club；结合句意可知，该句应为陈述一般事实，为一般现在时。 78. 他期待每天和同学们一起锻炼。（work out）（汉译英） ________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】He looks forward to working out with his classmates every day. 【解析】 【详解】根据句意以及句子提示短语可知，表示“他”为代词He作主语；表示“期待某事”应为动词短语look forward to doing sth，to是介词，后面用动名词；表示“和同学们一起锻炼”应为动词短语work out with his classmates，此处work为动名词形式working；表示“每天”应为名词短语every day；结合句意可知，该句应为陈述经常，习惯性动作，为一般现在时。 79. 一次小小善举可能会对他人的生活产生很大影响。（make a difference）（汉译英） ________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】A small kind act may / can make a big difference to other’s lives. 【解析】 【详解】根据句意以及句子提示要求可知，表示“一次小小善举”应为名词短语A small kind act；表示“可能”为情态动词may/can；表示“对……产生影响，引起变化”应为动词短语make a big difference to…；表示“他人的生活”应为名词短语other’s lives。 80. 下周我们先飞往北京，然后乘坐火车去天津。（现在进行时表将来）（汉译英） ________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Next week we are flying to Beijing first, and then we are taking a train to Tianjin. 【解析】 【详解】根据句意，可知描述下周将要发生的计划安排，用现在进行时表将来，下周表示为“next week”，作时间状语；“飞往北京”表示为fly to Beijing；“然后”用and then连接两个并列分句；“乘坐火车去天津”用固定短语take a train to Tianjin，主语均为we，be动词用are，现在分词分别为flying和taking。 81. 如果你想去英国学习，你需要申请签证。（apply for）（汉译英） ________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】If you want to study in the UK, you need to apply for a visa. 【解析】 【详解】“如果你想去英国学习”处理为if引导的条件状语从句，从句主语是you，谓语“想要学习”用want to study，地点状语“在英国”用in the UK，“你需要申请签证”是主句，主语也是you，谓语“需要申请”用need to apply for，宾语“签证”用a visa（表泛指）。句子描述客观实际的必要要求，主从句均用一般现在时。 82. Tom 沉迷于刷短视频和玩游戏，所以他发现很难集中注意力在他的学习上。（addict, find+宾语+宾补）（汉译英） ________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Tom was addicted to watching short videos and playing computer games, so he found it hard/difficult/challenging/a great challenge to concentrate/focus on his study. 【解析】 【详解】根据句意，可知描述过去的事情，用一般过去时，“沉迷于”用固定短语be addicted to，主语Tom，be动词用was，to为介词，后接动名词，“刷短视频和玩游戏”表示为watching short videos和playing computer games；“所以”用连词so连接；“发现很难集中注意力”用find+宾语+宾补结构，其中it作形式宾语，真正的宾语为后面的不定式to do，“很难”为宾补，可以用形容词hard/difficult/challenging或名词短语a great challenge；“集中注意力于”用固定短语concentrate/focus on；“他的学习”表示为his study。 第二节 应用文写作（满分15分） 83. 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Tom写信来倾诉他的烦恼：他想请假一天参加期盼已久的演唱会，但又担心会影响学习。请你给他写封回信，提出一些建议并简要说明理由。 内容包括：1. 描述问题；2. 提出建议；3. 说明理由。 字数要求：80 — 100词。可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Tom, I’m sorry to hear you are faced with a tough choice. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Tom, I’m sorry to hear you are faced with a tough choice. You want to take a day off to attend the concert you have been looking forward to, yet you are worried that it will affect your studies. Here is my advice. First, you’d better talk with your teachers ahead of time and ask for the homework and notes you will miss. Besides, make a careful plan to catch up on your lessons after the concert. If you can balance entertainment and study properly, one day off won’t be a big problem. Hope my suggestion will be helpful to you. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生对于你的英国笔友Tom写信来倾诉他的烦恼：他想请假一天参加期盼已久的演唱会，但又担心会影响学习这一情况，给他写封回信，提出一些建议并简要说明理由。 【详解】1.词汇积累 面对：be faced with→ be confronted with 选择：choice→ option 影响：affect→ interfere with 参加：attend→ participate in 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Besides, make a careful plan to catch up on your lessons after the concert 拓展句：Besides, you should make a careful plan so that you can catch up on your lessons after the concert. 【点睛】【高分句型1】You want to take a day off to attend the concert you have been looking forward to, yet you are worried that it will affect your studies.（运用了省略关系代词that引导的定语从句以及从属连词that引导的宾语从句） 【高分句型2】If you can balance entertainment and study properly, one day off won’t be a big problem.（运用了If引导的条件状语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026学年第一学期台州十校联盟期中联考 高一年级英语学科 试题 考生须知： 1．本卷共9页满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 2．答题前，在答题卷指定区域填写班级、姓名、考场号、座位号及准考证号并填涂相应数字。 3．所有答案必须写在答题纸上，写在试卷上无效。 4．考试结束后，只需上交答题纸。 选择题部分 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。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。每段对话读两遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A house. B. A writer. C. A swimming pool. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will the speakers see last? A. Bears. B. Monkeys. C. Elephants. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will Helen probably do tonight? A. Go to a show. B. Visit her teacher. C. Review her lessons. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where are the speakers? A. In a library. B. In a bookstore. C. In a classroom. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the woman mean? A. John always makes her laugh. B. She wants to have a sense of humor. C. She doesn’t understand John’s humor. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 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。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. Where are the speakers? A. On top of a mountain. B. On the way up a mountain. C. At the bottom of a mountain. 7. How does the woman sound at first? A. Happy. B. Nervous. C. Relaxed. 8. Why was John Lake built? A. To store more water. B. To attract more tourists. C. To help nature recover. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 9. What does the woman say about the last family reunion? A. She organized it. B. She argued with Bill. C. She felt uncomfortable with the crowd. 10. What does the man decide to do? A. Spend some time with the woman. B. Take the woman to New York. C. Clear up a misunderstanding. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 11. What kind of life did the man live? A. Simple. B. Stressful. C. Peaceful. 12. What helps the woman fix minor problems? A. Sharing. B. Staying calm. C. Keeping honest. 13. What does the woman advise the man to do? A. Live in the village. B. Balance work and life. C. Change his job. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14. What is the man’s main concern about the late flight? A. Missing a meeting. B. Having to wait at the airport. C. Paying extra for another flight. 15. What does the woman do for the man? A. Recommend an airline. B. Book him another flight. C. Add him to the waiting list. 16. How does the man feel about Flyaway Airlines? A. Satisfied. B. Disappointed. C. Grateful. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. What is the speaker mainly talking about? A. His study. B. His family. C. His life. 18. How old is the speaker now? A. 10 years old. B. 15 years old. C. 20 years old. 19. What does the speaker think of his journey to school? A. Boring. B. Tiring. C. Enjoyable. 20. What does the speaker like doing? A. Working in the garden. B. Hanging about in the crowd. C. Studying with his classmates. 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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Day Camp is an all-day programme. Children (aged 6 — 12 years) can take part when school is out. This fun-filled programme is about sports, games and other fun activities. Here is the programme information and how you can register for the camp: Programme information August 20 — August 26, 2025 7am — 6pm Registering information online: from now to August 5, 2025 Walk-in: from now to August 10, 2025 $21 per day per child Parents need to know: •Day Camp is for children aged 6 — 12 years old. •Children who take part must bring a lunch and two snacks that do not need to be heated or kept in a fridge. What your children can do at the Day Camp: •Paint, draw and make crafts. •Play sports, games, and take field trips. •Have free time in the gym. •Enjoy drama and movies. •Have fun in science projects. If you want to keep a spot for your child, you need to: •Pay in full. •First-come, first-served. •We encourage you to pay for the days your child will be in the camp. Click here to learn more: www.summerdaycamp.gov 21. Who can take part in the Day Camp? A. A teenager aged 15. B. A pupil aged 10. C. A kid aged 4. D. A teenager aged 13. 22. How much does it cost for a 9-year-old child for four days? A. $21. B. $63. C. $84. D. $42. 23. Where is the text probably taken from? A. On a website. B. In a novel. C. In a diary. D. In a magazine. B He Jiang made history by becoming the first Chinese student to make a graduation speech at Harvard University (哈佛大学). This was a big moment when a voice from China was heard on one of the world’s most famous academic stages. His speech opened with a childhood story from a small village in Hunan Province. After a spider bite, his mother treated it with a traditional folk method using fire, because there were no doctors nearby. Later, at Harvard, where he studied biochemistry, he realized that heat could stop the proteins (蛋白质) in the spider’s poison from working. But the memory of the pain stayed with him, showing the unfair situation in world science and medicine. This painful memory drove him to study medicine, determined to improve healthcare for people in rural (乡村的) areas. After graduating from a top Chinese university, he entered Harvard. In the speech, he thanked his family for helping him develop a strong will and work hard in his studies. His father, whose own chances were limited by little schooling, always stressed the importance of education, while his mother’s steady support helped him through difficult times. It was with this toughness that he finally won the speaking honor through a strict three-round competition involving writing and speech tests. Adapting to a new culture and language was challenging at first, but he gradually found his place by taking part in campus life. His speech skillfully turned his own story into a universal call for sharing knowledge. Today, as a researcher at MIT (麻省理工学院) studying diseases, He Jiang continues to build bridges by writing in English about rural China, aiming to build deeper global understanding of his homeland. “I want more voices from China to be heard,” he said. His journey perfectly shows this goal, proving how a personal story can share a nation’s voice in the world’s conversation. 24. Why did He Jiang begin his speech with the spider bite story? A. To describe his childhood in a small village. B. To give advice on the unfair global situation. C. To share a traditional treatment of spider bite. D. To explain the reason why he studied medicine. 25. What can we know about He Jiang’s family? A. His father received good schooling. B. His family lived in a big city in Hunan. C. His family supported him through difficulties. D. His mother didn’t agree with his study at Harvard. 26. Which of the following best describes He Jiang? A. Talented but uncaring. B. Adaptable and humorous. C. Clever but unfortunate. D. Determined and responsible. 27. What does He Jiang hope to achieve through his research work? A. To speed up development in rural China. B. To promote global understanding of China. C. To make achievements in medical research. D. To encourage more students to study medicine. C Research shows that race walking shares many fitness benefits (益处) with running. It probably also causes fewer injuries. However, it does have its own problems. Race walkers are well-trained athletes. The longest track and field event at the Summer Olympics is the 50-kilometer race walk, which is about five miles longer than the marathon. But the sport’s rules require that a race walker’s knees stay straight through most of the leg swing. One foot must also stay in contact with the ground at all times. It’s this strange form that makes race walking such an attractive activity, however, says Jaclyn Norberg, an assistant professor of exercise science at Salem State University in Salem, Mass. Like running, race walking is physically demanding. According to most calculations, race walkers moving at a pace of six miles per hour would burn about 800 calories per hour. That is about twice as many as they would burn while walking. However, it is fewer than running, which would probably burn about 1,000 or more calories per hour. However, race walking does not pound the body as much as running does, Dr. Norberg says. According to her research, runners hit the ground with as much as four times their body weight per step. Race walkers, who do not leave the ground, create only about 1.4 times their body weight with each step. As a result, she says, some of the injuries associated with running, such as runner’s knee, are uncommon among race walkers. But the sport’s strange form does place considerable stress on the ankles and hips. So people with a history of such injuries might want to be careful about taking part in the sport. In fact, anyone wishing to try race walking should probably first ask for advice from a coach or experienced racer to learn proper technique, she says. It takes some practice. 28. What rules must race walkers follow? A. They must keep both feet off the ground at times. B. They must finish the race in less than five hours. C. They must bend their knees through most of the leg swing. D. They must keep their knees straight and one foot on the ground. 29. What does the underlined word “demanding” in Paragraph 3 mean? A. needing great effort and energy B. causing a lot of injuries C. safe and free from injury D. easy and relaxing 30. What is Dr. Norberg’s suggestion for someone trying race walking? A. Getting experts’ opinions. B. Doing regular exercises. C. Hiring an experienced coach. D. Having a medical checkup. 31. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Race walking burns more calories than running. B. Race walking causes more injuries than running. C. Race walking is easier than running for most people. D. Race walking has both advantages and disadvantages. D Growing up, students are repeatedly told that their actions and choices in high school will influence the rest of their lives, but to what degree is this actually the case? In fact, far more of the decisions made in high school matter and can decide the rest of one’s life than many may think, including one’s grades, behavior, friendships, and so on. Failing to perform well in high school can influence students’ future by reducing their school choices for further education and even their chances of getting a good job in the future. Studies have shown that a student’s GPA (grade point average) is related to their future pay, with students who have a 4.0 GPA making more than $50,000 a year, while those with a 2.5 GPA or lower may not even break $40,000. Yet, the importance of high school is not just about report cards. According to Erik Erikson, a developmental psychologist (心理学家), the events happening between the ages of 12 and 18 decide whether or not a person develops a full sense of self. During this stage, teens generally ask themselves “Who am I?”. They often identify themselves with certain types of music, books, etc., through which teens begin to discover themselves and their relationship with the world. Social circles also play a role in shaping who you are. Schools offer a special environment in which students find themselves in the same place according to their age and where they live. Clearly, this provides students with experiences they couldn’t find anywhere else and allows them to develop good and real friendships. Without a doubt, choices made in high school have effects that will last a lifetime. Therefore, high school students and their families must make sure that they have a good experience and a healthy environment for self-exploration. It is worth mentioning that while students need to concentrate mainly on their grades and behavior, they shouldn’t care too much. 32. Why does the author mention students’ GPA in paragraph 2? A. To stress the uncertainty of the future. B. To list the results of different subject choices. C. To show the long-term effects of grades. D. To compare grading methods across schools. 33. Why is the period from 12 to 18 important according to Erik Erikson? A. Because students can get a high GPA in this period. B. Because teens can make money by themselves. C. Because teens start to build their sense of self. D. Because students can find their best jobs. 34. What leads to close friendships during teenage years according to the text? A. Common study goals. B. The similar age and location. C. Shared hobbies and interests. D. The same family background. 35. What is the author’s suggestion for high school students? A. Valuing parent-child relationships highly. B. Trying to become the top student in class. C. Preparing for future jobs as early as possible. D. Balancing school grades with personal growth. 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。 I’ve always been a bookworm. As an English Literature graduate, reading is one of the only things I feel truly qualified to do. There’s no place I’d rather be than buried in the pages of an attention-getting story. Yet lots of people find it difficult to develop reading habits. ____36____ Set aside time for reading. Setting aside some time every day is a good way to start. ____37____ Literary agent Molly Murray, who runs Seahorse Bookstore, says she and her husband were struggling to get through their book pile until they “turned off the TV and became serious about fitting in time to read”. Listen to an audio book. ____38____ Book blogger Amanda Chatterton, who reviews books on her site Bookish Chat, says she sticks in her headphones and “reads” while taking an hour’s walk before work in the morning. “They are such a good way to up your reading,” she says. Set a challenge. If you’re the kind of person who is inspired by goals, try using websites like GoodReads to set yourself a reading challenge for the year. ____39____ Another website, StoryGraph, has a list of challenges you can sign up for, such as “read the world”, which asks you to finish reading books by authors from ten different countries. ____40____ Finding that none of her close friends or family enjoyed reading as much as she did, Tracy Fenton started The Book Club on the Internet seven years ago and has grown it to over 13,000 members since then. “It’s fantastic to be among like-minded people who love reading as much as I do,” she said. A. Connect with book-lovers online. B. Take inspiration from other readers. C. So how can we make reading a regular habit? D. What can we do to choose books for our needs? E. Even just 15 minutes will see you finish an average-length book in 20 days. F. You can also add a bit of competition by following what friends are reading. G. For those tough to find pure reading time, audio books allow you to multitask. 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。 Our school held a campus culture poster design competition to show students’ creativity. Ella liked drawing, so she ____41____ to take part. But she felt ____42____ — she had never designed a poster for a competition and wasn’t sure if her style would ____43____ the judges’ taste. Her art teacher Ms. White ____44____ her, “Don’t copy others. Show your true understanding of campus life. That will make your work special.” Ella ____45____ her poster plan after class. She wanted to include elements like the school’s old oak tree and students’ sports scenes. But when she started drawing, she realized that the colors she chose were too ____46____. She felt upset and almost wanted to ____47____. Ms. White noticed her low spirits and ____48____ her to adjust the color palette (调色板) with lighter tones. Ella followed the advice. She spent three evenings revising the poster — she added bright sunflowers around the oak tree and changed the sports clothes to more lively colors. Just before the ____49____, she found a small mistake in the text. She _____50_____ corrected it with a steady hand, afraid of ruining the whole work. On the award day, Ella was surprised when her name was called for the second prize. She walked up to the stage and _____51_____ the certificate (证书) with a big smile. Ms. White patted her on the shoulder and said, “Your efforts deserve this success.” Looking at the poster displayed in the hall, Ella felt a deep _____52_____ of satisfaction. This _____53_____ taught Ella a lot. She learned that challenges are a true _____54_____ of patience and flexibility (灵活性). Now, she’s more _____55_____ to face difficult tasks. She even plans to join the school art club to improve her skills further. 41. A. hesitated B. refused C. forgot D. decided 42. A. excited B. anxious C. angry D. proud 43. A. match B. change C. hide D. express 44. A. warned B. encouraged C. stopped D. forced 45. A. competed B. recommended C. designed D. recognized 46. A. light B. bright C. dark D. colorful 47. A. give up B. give out C. give away D. give off 48. A. ordered B. advised C. begged D. allowed 49. A. class B. exam C. deadline D. meeting 50. A. secretly B. carelessly C. suddenly D. carefully 51. A. accepted B. returned C. refused D. destroyed 52. A. sense B. opinion C. thought D. idea 53. A. lecture B. experience C. responsibility D. destination 54. A. sign B. secret C. test D. choice 55. A. shy B. bored C. worried D. confident 非选择题部分 第二节 课内语法填空（共10小题，每题1分，满分10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。 Hi! I’m Adam, a freshman at senior high school. Going from junior high to senior high is ____56____ really big challenge. The first week was a little ____57____ (confuse). I had to think about ____58____ courses to take. My adviser helped me choose the suitable ____59____ (one): maths, English, chemistry, world history and Chinese. Chinese is difficult, ____60____ I hope to be fluent when I graduate. She recommended that I sign up ____61____ advanced literature. I also ____62____ (try) to join the football team, but the coach said I didn’t play ____63____ (good) enough. I was unhappy but wouldn’t quit. I joined a volunteer club instead. Every Wednesday we hand out food to homeless people. I know I must study harder than before and get used to ____64____ (be) responsible for more. _____65_____ (study) hard isn’t always fun, but I’ll be prepared for the future. 第三节 课外语法填空（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。 Visiting the Xi’an City Wall is a must-do experience for anyone exploring Xi’an. As the ancient capital of China, it is home to one of the most well-protected city ____66____ (wall) in the world. Whether you choose to walk, cycle, or take a guided tour, the Xi’an City Wall offers ____67____ unforgettable journey through ancient China’s military and architectural history. Xi’an was a walled city in the beginning, and even today the wall ____68____ (consider) a landmark (地标) dividing the city into the inner part and the outer part. The South Gate and North Gate are the two main entrances to the inner city. The city ____69____ (it) is neatly arranged along the city wall. The wall, ____70____ was built in 1370 under Emperor Hongwu of the Ming Dynasty, was designed ____71____ (protect) Xi’an. The design is both practical and defensive, with a river ____72____ (run) along the wall. The best time to visit Xi’an City Wall depends ____73____ the season. The spring months of March to May and autumn months of September to November ____74____ (be) good as the weather is perfect for walking or cycling. Summer can be hot, so bring water and sunscreen if you plan to visit during the hotter months. Winter, on the other hand, can be cold, but it’s much ____75____ (quiet), offering a peaceful and less crowded experience. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 单句翻译（共7小题，76 — 81每小题2分，82题3分，满分15分。） 76. 新老师友好的微笑给我们留下了好印象。（impression）（汉译英） ________________________________________________________________________________________ 77. 我宁愿报名参加音乐俱乐部，也不愿加入篮球俱乐部。（prefer）（汉译英） ________________________________________________________________________________________ 78. 他期待每天和同学们一起锻炼。（work out）（汉译英） ________________________________________________________________________________________ 79. 一次小小善举可能会对他人的生活产生很大影响。（make a difference）（汉译英） ________________________________________________________________________________________ 80. 下周我们先飞往北京，然后乘坐火车去天津。（现在进行时表将来）（汉译英） ________________________________________________________________________________________ 81. 如果你想去英国学习，你需要申请签证。（apply for）（汉译英） ________________________________________________________________________________________ 82. Tom 沉迷于刷短视频和玩游戏，所以他发现很难集中注意力在他的学习上。（addict, find+宾语+宾补）（汉译英） ________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 应用文写作（满分15分） 83. 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Tom写信来倾诉他的烦恼：他想请假一天参加期盼已久的演唱会，但又担心会影响学习。请你给他写封回信，提出一些建议并简要说明理由。 内容包括：1. 描述问题；2. 提出建议；3. 说明理由。 字数要求：80 — 100词。可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Tom, I’m sorry to hear you are faced with a tough choice. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $2026学年第一学期台州十校联盟期中联考高一年级英语现在开始考试。第一节听下面几段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话读两遍。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。Which building did you say belongs to the best selling writer? That big one with a huge grass in front and the swimming pool at the back. Which building did you say belongs to the best selling writer? That big one with a huge grass in front and the swimming pool at the back. All I want to see today are elephants. I know, I know. I heard you say that while we were looking at the bears, we'll see them right after we . visit the monkeys. All right? All I want to see today are elephants. I know, I know. I heard you say that while we were looking at the bears, we'll see them right after we visit . the monkeys. All right? Helen, I have two tickets for tonight's a show. Could you come? I'd love to, but the history teacher will give us a test tomorrow, and I haven't got prepared for IT. Helen, I have two tickets for tonight's a show. Could you come? I'd love to, but the history teacher will give us a test tomorrow, and I haven't got prepared for IT. How many books am I allowed to check out at one time? You can have up to five books at one time. Anything else I can help you with that all for now. thanks. How many books are I allowed to check out at one time? You can have up to five books at one time. Anything else I can . help you with that all for now, thanks. John is certainly the funny est person in class. He can always make everyone laugh. I'm afraid I still have to get used to his sense of humor. John is certainly the funniest person in class. He can always make everyone laugh. I'm afraid I still have to get used to his sense of humor. 听下面几段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的ABC3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。听下面一段材料，回答以下几个小题。It's about a three minute ride up to the top of the mount. This thing is safe, right? Yes. you don't have anything to worry about. We do about one hundred trips a day up the mountain, and these stores have been going on for over ten years without any accidents. That's a relief. What's that lake down there? That's john lake. It's actually a man made pond. During the seventies, a lot of trees were cut down in the area, and much of the wildlife was lost. Since john lake was built, ducks and water birds have returned to the area. It's about a three minute ride up to the . top of a mount rock. This thing is safe, right? Yes, you don't have anything to worry about. We do about one hundred trips a day up the mountain, and these stores have been going on for over ten years without any accidents. That's a relief. What's that lake down there? That's john lake. It's actually a man made pond. During the seventies, a lot of trees were cut down in the area, and much of the wildlife was lost since john lake was built, ducks and water birds have returned to the area. 听下面一段材料，回答以下几个小题。Hi, jane. This is mike. Did you receive an invitation to the family reunion? Yeah. are you going? I don't think so. Remember our cousin bill and I had a disagreement at the last reunion? Yes, but IT was a misunderstanding. I know, but I still feel uncomfortable about IT. I haven't seen you for a while. If you don't go to the reunion, maybe I can visit you. That sounds like a great idea. Have you ever been to new york? No, I would love to meet you and check out the city. Hi, jane. This is mike. Did you receive an invitation to the family reunion? Yeah. are you going? I don't think so. Remember our cousin bill and I had a disagreement at the last reunion? Yes, but IT was a misunderstanding. I know, but I still feel uncomfortable about IT. I haven't seen you for a while. If you don't go to the reunion, maybe I can . visit you. That sounds like a great idea. Have you ever been to new york? No, I would love to meet you and check out the city. 听下面一段材料，回答以下几个小题。I am sorry to hear about your illness. How are you now? I have . fully recovered. I feel fresh and energetic in the natural environment of the village here. good. Why did you fall ill? City life is very busy. You know, I had to work from day tonight to earn enough to cover my costs. I had no time for friends and family. That is why I love to be in the village, a calm, peaceful natural environment. Everyone has much time to sit with and talk to others. Many mild problems are solved. When I pour out my troubles to others, people are simple and honest. You are right, but cities have modern hospitals, universities, banks, factories and a lot of job opportunities. I know, but everyone has their own choice. I would advise you not to earn at the cost of your health. I am sorry to hear about your illness. How are you now? I have . fully recovered. I feel fresh and energetic in the natural environment of the village here. good. Why did you fall ill? City life is very busy. You know, I had to work from day tonight to earn enough to cover my costs. I had no time for friends and family. That is why I love to be in the village, a calm, peaceful natural environment. Everyone has much time to sit with and talk to others. Many mild problems are solved when I pour out my troubles to others. People are simple and honest. You are right, but cities have modern hospitals, universities, banks, factories and a lot of job opportunities. I know, but everyone has their own choice. I would advise you not to earn at the cost of your health. 听下面一段材料，回答以下几个小题。Excuse me, i'm on the flight to chicago. When will IT take off? IT looks like it'll be proponent for two hours. I have a four o'clock conference in chicago. If the flight gets in at three thirty, there's no way i'll make IT. Are there any other flights . to chicago? Yes, there is a one PM, one, but it's fully booked. Can you put me on the waiting list? I'll add you to the list, but don't hold your breath. There are quite a few people already on the list. Can I fly another airline? Other airlines won't accept your fly way airlines ticket. Oh, let me give you a piece of my mind. This will be my final experience with fire way airlines. Excuse me, i'm on the flight to chicago. When will IT take off? IT looks like it'll be proponent for two hours. I have a four o'clock conference in chicago. If the flight gets in at three thirty, there's no way i'll make IT. Are there any other flights . to chicago? Yes, there is a one PM, one, but it's fully booked. Can you put me on the waiting list? I'll add you to the list, but don't hold your breath. There are quite a few people already on the list. Can I fly another airline? Other airlines won't accept your fly way airlines ticket. Oh, let me give you a piece of my mind. This will be my final experience with far away airlines. 听下面一段材料，回答以下几个小题。I haven't lived in bangkok all my life. My family came here when I was five. A decade has passed, and now IT is my home. Nearly all my friends live here. It's our capital city and very big. From morning till onions, there are crowds of people on the main streets. Some parts of the city are very noisy. I have a long journey to school every day, but I don't mind, because IT is not boring at all. There are all kinds of people selling things, fruits, flowers, cooked food, clothes, everything. You can imagine the area where I live is quiet. Although the busiest streets are not far away, we have a garden with trees. My parents like IT, because IT is quiet and peaceful, but I think I preferred the excitement of crowded streets and large modern buildings. I like walking around the streets at the weekend with some of my classmates. I haven't lived in bangkok all my life. My family came here when I was five. A decade has passed, and now this is my home. Nearly all my friends live here. It's our capital city and very big from morning till night night, there are crowds of people on the main streets. Some parts of the city are very noisy. I have a long journey to school every day, but I don't mind, because IT is not boring at all. There are all kinds of people selling things, fruits, flowers, cooked food, clothes, everything. You could imagine the area where I live is quiet. Although the busiest streets are not far away, we have a garden with trees. My parents like IT, because IT is quiet and peaceful, but I think I preferred the excitement of crowded streets and large modern buildings. I like walking around the streets at the weekend with some of my classmates.