湖南长沙市长郡中学2026-2027学年高一上学期11月期中英语试题

2026年秋季高一期中考试 英语 时量：120分钟 满分：150分 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. Where are the speakers probably? A. In the supermarket. B. At the airport. C. In the car. 2. What did the woman dislike about last night’s meal? A. The soup. B. The cake. C. The pizza. 3. What might Mr. Frank be? A. A salesman. B. A repairman. C. A deliveryman. 4. What’s up with Nancy? A. She asked for sick leave. B. She went to examine her stomach. C. She didn’t work last week. 5. What does the woman think of going skating? A. It is popular. B. It is dangerous. C. It is difficult. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. Why does the woman advise the man to paint his bedroom pale yellow? A. It’s a bright color. B. It’s a cheerful color. C. It’s a warm color. 7. What color will the man choose for the living room? A. Brown. B. Orange. C. White. 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8. Who’s Tom? A. The girl’s brother. B. The girl’s father. C. The girl’s teacher. 9. When can the man offer the girl a ride to take the course? A. On Monday. B. On Tuesday. C. On Wednesday. 10. What is the girl going to do next? A. Go to school. B. Get in touch with Tom. C. Sign up for the course. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11. What is the conversation mainly about? A. Wildlife protection. B. A forest adventure. C. Camping plans. 12. What suggestion does the woman give to the man? A. Watch out for wild animals. B. Take thick clothes. C. Prepare enough food. 13. What is the woman’s possible job? A. She is a teacher. B. She is a scientist. C. She is a guide. 听第9段录音，回答第14至16题。 14. What troubles the woman about her son? A. He refuses to do his homework. B. He spends too much time on games. C. He has no interest in studying. 15. How does the woman’s son react to her rule? A. He is upset. B. He obeys it gladly. C. He asks for more time. 16. What will the woman do next? A. Give up making rules. B. Encourage her son to take more rest. C. Agree on a fixed time to stop gaming. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. What’s the aim of the TCM activity? A. To increase medicine sales. B. To help kids gain TCM knowledge practically. C. To attract more college students to study TCM. 18. How did the children tell different plants apart? A. By their different uses. B. By their growing places. C. By their look and smell. 19. What did the children concentrate on when learning Wuqinxi? A. Matching breathing with poses. B. Copying animal movements. C. Memorizing traditional rules. 20. What is the speaker’s opinion about traditional culture? A. It is difficult to learn. B. Textbooks are its only medium. C. It comes to life through practice. 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 You be the judge: should my phone-addicted friend go on a mobile detox (戒断)? The prosecution (控方): James My housemate and best friend spends every waking minute on TikTok. I know she works in social media, but she’s now seriously addicted to it, even after she’s clocked off. Besides, she needs to stop playing videos loudly around the house when I’m watching TV. The defence: Marley My job means I have to be on the ball with what’s trending online. I think James is jealous because he’s got a rather boring job in accounting. I don’t go around playing videos at full volume all the time; I think that’s only happened a handful of times. He’s exaggerating (夸张) there. The jury (陪审团) of The Guardian readers While Marley’s use of TikTok may seem excessive (过度的) to some, ultimately it is up to her how she chooses to use her time. If James can’t accept that, he should move out. — Margo, 29 Marley needs to put her phone down, live in the moment and think less about her social media presence. She is guilty of not valuing an honest friend because she thinks a better life awaits her on TikTok. — Stewart, 35 As a fellow phone addict, I do have sympathy for Marley. However, it’s more than a little rude to have the sound turned up really loud while watching TV together. — Peter, 40 The excessive use of social media is a crime and reflects poor control over social habits. Marley needs to be more considerate of others. — Steve, 62 Now you be the judge. In our reader feedback section, tell us: should Marley get off TikTok and get a life? 21. What is Marley’s reason for spending time on TikTok? A. She finds an accounting job dull. B. She needs to follow online hits. C. She enjoys sharing popular videos. D. She wants less communication with James. 22. Who is fully on Marley’s side? A. Margo. B. Stewart. C. Peter. D. Steve. 23. Where does the text most probably come from? A. A law report. B. A court record. C. A lifestyle research paper. D. A reader-participation column. B (★) About 20 years ago, our oldest daughter, Ally, had been talking nonstop about a doll as a Christmas present for months, even sleeping with the doll’s picture. Therefore, though we lived on a tight budget, we decided to give Ally a surprise gift. I’ll never forget that day when I handed her the gift box. She cried when she opened the box and saw her favourite doll. She dressed the doll daily, had tea parties for her, talked to her and curled up beside her at bedtime. Fast-forward 20 years. I asked Ally about her favourite Christmas memory. She said, “Drinking hot chocolate in the car while looking at Christmas lights.” Seriously? It wasn’t getting the doll that cost us over 100 dollars? Ally’s remembering an experience rather than a lovely toy may just sound like an interesting story, but there’s scientific evidence (证据) behind this. A Cornell University study has found that after receiving a gift or spending time with family, happiness levels were about the same. But as time went on, satisfaction with the object decreased while memories of staying with family increased happiness levels. The research has also shown that this is true even if the experience was scary or stressful at first. As time passes, a holiday failure can become a memory that produces much laughter, joy and shared happiness. This means that if you want an especially happy family Christmas, focus on creating a memory instead of buying lots of toys. I like the fact that Ally remembers being together with family and touring around the city in the car instead of receiving a doll whose clothes cost more than many of mine. If I could go back, I’d tell myself to spend twice as much time creating Christmas memories and traditions and not to worry so much about the toys. We all want to excite our kids on Christmas morning. But if your budget forces you to choose only one — toys or experiences, go with the latter every time. After all, things break but memories grow. 24. What does the author mainly want to tell us in the first paragraph? A. Her struggle for a suitable gift. B. Her family’s poor financial situation. C. Her daughter’s loneliness in childhood. D. Her daughter’s deep love for a doll. 25. How did the author react to Ally’s answer? A. Worried. B. Satisfied. C. Shocked. D. Disappointed. 26. What can we learn from the research? A. Holiday activities should be enjoyable at first. B. Gifts bring lasting happiness equal to family time. C. Unhappy memories will disappear as time passes. D. Bad holiday experiences may turn pleasant over time. 27. What advice did the author give to parents? A. Meeting kids’ needs when necessary. B. Buying simple Christmas gifts for kids. C. Spending as much time with kids as possible. D. Building a comfortable living environment for kids. C (★) Teens with dominant (占主导地位的) friends are at higher risk of mental health problems, according to the new research republished in The Conversation. Dominant friends often control decision-making power. They can also control others’ behaviour, like making the junior friend go to a party they don’t want to attend. Friendships are extremely important relationships for teens, but are they always a positive influence? Some psychology researchers were interested in the potential psychological results of having dominant friends. They predicted that being part of this kind of friendship might make teenagers feel useless or anxious. To investigate it, 388 teenagers were surveyed at US high schools five times across one year. Each time, teen participants were asked to answer questions about their close friends’ dominating behaviours: Do they make all the decisions? Do they always get their own way? Consistent with researchers’ predictions before, they found that when teenagers felt powerless in their close friendship — like their friends always made the decision — they experienced lower self-value and more symptoms (症状) of depression or anxiety. Although some teens might be OK going with the flow and letting their friends take control, the study found some of the first evidence that this kind of unequal relationship can be psychologically harmful. Healthy friendships should offer both partners opportunities to have a say and make decisions. The findings suggest that it’s important to teach teens how to form healthy, fair friendships. One friend shouldn’t always feel bossed around or powerless. Also, teenagers may benefit from receiving help in developing effective communication tools for asserting (坚持) their wants and needs to their close friends. 28. Which kind of person below is probably a dominant friend? A. One who knows how to make decisions. B. One who is willing to respect friends’ needs. C. One who always asks friends to buy food for him. D. One who attends the party his friends don’t want to. 29. How might most teens with dominant friends feel? A. Lonely. B. Worthless. C. Positive. D. Confident. 30. What do the underlined words “Consistent with” mean in paragraph 5? A. Apart from. B. Pleased with. C. Irrelevant to. D. In agreement with. 31. What would the researchers suggest teens with dominant friends do? A. Express their own needs firmly. B. Take back control of the relationship. C. End the friendship with dominant friends. D. Go with the flow and let dominant friends take control. D Parkinson’s disease gradually damages the part of the brain that controls movement, and one of its most troubling effects is a loss of balance. People with the condition fall easily and often break bones, which steadily reduces their independence. Walkers and other traditional aids can help, but many users find them heavy and restricting. Now a lightweight device developed by two Canadian high school students offers a different option. The idea came from cats. Allen Guo-Lu and Luotong Shi, both Grade 12 students at Western Canada High School in Calgary, noticed how a cat’s tail shifts to keep it steady as it jumps or runs. The pair copied that principle in a wearable “balance tail” fixed to a simple waist belt. Linked pieces and soft tubes work like tendons — “a bit like a spine,” as one inventor puts it. Sensors inside the tail detect the moment a user’s body begins to tip, and the tail immediately swings out to shift the wearer’s weight back to the centre. It works best between 400 and 1,200 grams: lighter than that it is too weak, heavier and it becomes uncomfortable. Built almost entirely from 3D-printed parts, it costs about $100, far less than most mobility equipment. It runs for a full day on a single charge, and a phone app lets users or their family members adjust how quickly it reacts. In early trials, wearers reported feeling far more stable when walking. According to Parkinson Canada, at least 120,000 people in the country live with the disease, a figure expected to pass 150,000 by 2034 — so a low-cost tool like this matters. The students’ work has already won prizes at science fairs in Calgary and Edmonton. Yet they are careful not to claim too much: the tail does not treat the disease, it only lowers the risk of falling, and it works best for those in the early and middle stages. The pair are now working with engineers to make the device softer and less noticeable, so that users feel less awkward wearing it in public. 32. Why does the author mention walkers in paragraph 1? A. To point out old aids’ limits. B. To explain the cause of falls. C. To introduce a common treatment. D. To compare two kinds of patients. 33. How does the balance tail keep its wearer balanced? A. By slowing the wearer’s steps. B. By moving the wearer’s weight. C. By warning the wearer of falls. D. By supporting the wearer’s waist. 34. What do the students admit about the balance tail? A. It is too expensive. B. It suits all patients. C. It charges too slowly. D. It cannot cure the disease. 35. What is the text mainly about? A. A student project that has won prizes. B. A low-cost tool replacing walking aids. C. A nature-inspired design with wide value. D. A student-made device for patients’ balance. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。（★） Something strange has been happening to me lately: Women in the street have been telling me I’m brave. 36 I just stopped colouring my hair. I had brown hair that started going gray when I was thirty. 37 It was expensive and time-consuming. And my hair grew fast, so I needed to go back to the hair salon every five weeks. Many people seem to enjoy holding on to their youth for as long as possible. But our hair starts to turn gray and we start spending $500 or more a year to cover something our male colleagues don’t need to cover. 38 My mother is 91 and still has “blond” hair, and why not I? I just wish more of us would feel that it was OK to be ourselves because going gray has done more for me than saving me time and money. I like my natural hair, just as it is. I like how it has gotten curly and full again. It is recovering after years of being damaged by chemicals. 39 When I see my hair in the mirror, it’s a reminder that my time is limited, and I should spend it doing what matters. There’s nothing shameful about growing older. 40 I see my gray hair as a little act of rebellion against the idea that people lose value as they age, instead of gaining it. A. Treasure every gift life brings to you. B. Dyeing (染色) made me look younger. C. So I started dyeing it like a lot of women. D. This brave choice of mine is nothing special. E. Yet ignoring the fact is giving away our own strength. F. Naturally, everyone has the right to decide what to do with their body. G. I also like that it has given me some needed feelings that youth seems so important. 第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 When Susan Maushart looked around her house, she saw electronics everywhere. Besides the common items like the television and stereo, she had her own laptop and smart phone. There were also all of her children’s 41 — cell phones, video games, and mp3 players. Everything seemed designed to keep them 42 to the digital world all day. Worried about her kids’ growing 43 on technology, Maushart got an idea from rereading Henry Thoreau’s Walden. Inspired by his simple living, she 44 doing a six-month experiment: living without the Internet, cell phones, TV, or video games. As a professional writer, she promised to write a book about their 45 and share the profit with her children, who agreed to try. To start dramatically, Maushart 46 the house’s electricity for a few weeks. They used candles, took cold showers, and kept food in a cooler. She hoped that taking such a strict 47 would make the eventual return of electricity — but not the Internet or games — seem easier. The children reacted 48 . Ann, the eldest, had a relatively 49 adjustment to the family’s new lifestyle since she already enjoyed reading. Bill, who loved video games, spent more time on his saxophone and discovered a 50 for music. But Sussy, the youngest, struggled most. After six months, Maushart believed the family 51 greatly. They interacted more, played board games, cooked together, and read more. Sussy’s school grades 52 . Maushart wrote the book as planned. She understands such an 53 isn’t for everyone but recommends “screen-free days” for families wanting to try. Her advice to parents? “If children resist, just tell them the Wi-Fi is 54 . Sometimes, a white 55 can lead to a big change,” she joked. 41. A. clothes B. books C. snacks D. devices 42. A. open B. limited C. connected D. true 43. A. appeal B. pressure C. admiration D. dependence 44. A. proposed B. forgot C. repeated D. cancelled 45. A. hobby B. experience C. game D. competition 46. A. took off B. put off C. cut off D. paid off 47. A. measure B. example C. conclusion D. concentration 48. A. differently B. bravely C. happily D. quietly 49. A. immediate B. social C. potential D. difficult 50. A. need B. passion C. curiosity D. challenge 51. A. suffered B. complained C. stayed D. benefited 52. A. dropped B. rose C. counted D. mattered 53. A. award B. answer C. opinion D. experiment 54. A. down B. free C. slow D. busy 55. A. gift B. fact C. lie D. prize 第二节（共10小题；每小题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。（★） In Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, the friendship which forms between Huck Finn and Jim is an important theme of the book, even though they appear to be an unlikely pair. Huck is a poor white boy 56 father often beats him, while Jim is an enslaved black man who longs 57 (be) free. Their 58 (life) change when Huck runs away from home and hides on an island. There he meets Jim and makes friends with him. Then they leave the island together on 59 raft which they find on the Mississippi River. They head north to Illinois, a state in which Jim can become free. During their journey, Huck gradually realizes that Jim is warm in nature, faithful to friends, 60 ready to sacrifice for people he loves. Jim protects Huck, shares food with him, and treats him like a true friend. Ever since he set out with Jim, Huck 61 (struggle) with his conscience (良知), because he feels that he may be doing something bad. The river journey becomes both a 62 (physics) escape and a moral education for Huck. The high point of the story comes when Huck is faced with the decision of whether 63 (hand) Jim over to some slave catchers. In the end, Huck decides that Jim is a friend whom he needs and 64 (value), and refuses to give him up. From this story we can see that friends are people who support you 65 thick and thin. 第三节 课文默写（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分） 用课文原文填空，每空填入一个单词。（★） 66. So many things came out of the Little Bank that year: Christine’s dress for the school play, my little sister Dagmar’s ________ … 67. However, if your friend ________ your feelings or makes you suffer, it’s time to rethink your relationship. 68. More often than not, close friendships will help smooth out the sometimes rocky road that we ________ ________ ________ ________ travel. 69. Jennifer’s case is ________ ________ ________ the dangers of the unhealthy weight-loss habits that have become common among teenagers of both sexes. 70. Generally speaking, close friendships have three “fruits”: they may comfort the heart, advise the head and help us ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华，你校英语社团将要举办主题为“Online Friends: Good or Bad?”的讨论会，请你准备一篇发言稿，在会上分享你的看法，内容包括： （1）你的观点； （2）你的理由。 注意： （1）写作词数应为80个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Online Friends: Good or Bad? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分25分） 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 I had been saving money for a new camera lens (镜头). Every dollar I earned from my part-time job was put into a glass jar on my desk. Photography was more than a hobby for me — it was how I saw the world. But my father, a local garage repairman, never understood it. “It’s too expensive and impractical,” he would say, wiping grease (油脂) off his hands. My mother supported me quietly instead. She would leave photography magazines on my bed from time to time. As I saved money day by day, I finally had enough to order the lens online a week before my birthday. Secretly, I still hoped my father might somehow notice my wish and surprise me with the lens. Yet on my birthday, my father gave me a worn (破旧的) camera bag. I forced a smile, but felt disappointed — he still didn’t know what I wanted. Later, my mother found me sitting in my room, staring at the wall. After a quiet moment, she touched the old bag gently. “He tries,” she said gently. “Not in the way you hope, but he does.” Her words made me doubt my anger. I pretended not to care, yet felt a little guilty. When my lens arrived, somehow, I felt nothing but emptiness. That night, I was looking through a photographers’ forum when a post caught my eye: “The best photo I ever took was of my father’s hands.” It showed a wonderful picture of rough (粗糙的), scarred hands, just like my father’s, worn out from long repair work. Moved deeply, I thought of my mother’s words. Suddenly, I realised that I had only wanted my father to understand my love, but I had never tried to understand him — not his tiredness, nor his silent care for me in his own way. I looked at the light in the garage and remembered my mother’s words. It was unfair to ask for his understanding while ignoring his world. I had waited passively. Now, it was my turn to try. 注意： （1）续写词数应为150个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 I got up, took my camera, and walked into the garage. __________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Early the next morning, my father saw the photo on the kitchen table. ______________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026年秋季高一期中考试 英语参考答案 题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 答案 C C B A B B A A C B C B A B A 题号 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 答案 C B C A C B A D D C D C C B D 题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 答案 A A B D D D C F G E D C D A B 题号 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 答案 C A A A B D B D A C 56. whose 57. to be 58. lives 59. a 60. and 61. has struggled/has been struggling 62. physical 63. to hand 64. values 65. through 66. operation 67. ignores 68. are all meant to 69. a reminder of 70. achieve the goals we set for ourselves 第四部分 第一节 【参考范文】 Online Friends: Good or Bad? Hi, everyone. I believe online friendship can be valuable if we stay cautious. Like real-life friendship, it also offers special gains on our path of life. One unique advantage of online friends is that they break geographic limits, letting us hear fresh ideas beyond our daily circle. Moreover, the online setting offers a milder chance for quiet self-expression, which means it’s easier for shy people to open up and share their true feelings. Still, we should choose online friends carefully and stay secure. With self-protection, we can safely enjoy the warmth and wisdom that online friendship brings. 第二节 【参考范文】 I got up, took my camera, and walked into the garage. The air smelled of oil and metal. My father was bending over, fixing a machine part attentively under a dim bare bulb. I paused quietly at the doorway, camera in hand. Through the lens, I watched his rough hands deeply lined, covered with oil and marked by old scars. These hands had worked tirelessly for years to support our family. My heart tightened. I asked softly if I could take a photo of his hands. He nodded slowly with a faint smile. I pressed the shutter repeatedly, capturing the soft warm light falling on his wrists. Back in my room, I picked out the best shot, printed it carefully and put it into a simple frame. Early the next morning, my father saw the photo on the kitchen table. He froze, his cup still in hand, and stared at the picture for a long time. Slowly he reached out and touched the photo gently, as if touching a precious memory. “You make these hands look important,” he said in a soft voice. I told him they had always mattered to me. His eyes fell on the worn camera bag he had given me. “Leather lasts,” he murmured. At that moment, I fully understood this was his quiet way of loving me. He placed his oily hand lightly on my shoulder. A gentle warmth flooded the room, a feeling no camera could ever capture. 听力材料 Text 1 M: Oh, no! We’re stuck right in front of this bookstore. The traffic isn’t moving at all. W: We’re going to be late. We might miss our flight. I really wish we had taken the other route. Text 2 M: How was the meal last night? W: The soup was lovely as a starter, but the pizza was a different story. M: How come? W: Actually, it wasn’t the taste I ordered. The cake was lovely for dessert, though. Text 3 M: My TV doesn’t work again. What should I do? W: Why not call someone professional to come and have a look? M: Right, I’ll give Mr. Frank a call immediately. Text 4 M: Nancy called in to say she was gonna take sick leave today. Said something about her stomachache. W: Well, there’s a virus going around these days. Weren’t both of us away from work all last week? Text 5 M: Do you want to go skating this Saturday? W: Many people find themselves lying up with serious injuries according to a survey. So, what about playing badminton? M: OK, maybe we should try what you’ve suggested. Text 6 M: Cindy, what do you think of painting my bedroom orange? W: Orange is really bright. It won’t help you relax at all. You could go for pale yellow. It feels cheerful and it’s not too strong. M: That sounds good. I plan to paint the kitchen orange to make it feel lively. Now I’m not sure what color to use for the living room. W: If you want to hang many pictures on the wall, a darker background color works better. Brown can make the space warm and welcoming. M: Perfect! I’ll take your suggestion. Text 7 M: Sara, let’s search online to check whether there are vacancies on the computer course for you and your brother next week. How about Monday? There are three openings available. W: Dad, Tuesday suits us better. Tom has to work on Monday. M: What a pity! The course on Tuesday is already fully booked. What about Wednesday? I have time that day and can drive you there. It shows five are still free. W: Sounds nice. Let’s also look at the rest days. M: Thursday only has one spot left, but you need two seats. And Friday just has space for two students. You have to make up your mind soon. W: I will phone Tom at once to talk about it. Text 8 M: Kate, my family and I are planning to go camping in the hills this Saturday. W: Sounds great for such warm days. But remember, it gets much colder after dark in the hills, even in summer. You should pack a coat and a warm sweater. There is no need to carry too much food, because you can buy meals in the nearby villages. Where are you going to set up your camp? M: We plan to stay beside the river. W: It’s a lovely place, but I wouldn’t advise putting up tents right there. There are too many bugs around the river at this time of year. They bite terribly. My students always complain about the insect bites after their trips there. Text 9 W: I’m starting to get really worried about my son. He’s been staying up until midnight playing video games. He even gives up his short rest to play. M: How old is he now? W: Fifteen. His grades have started to drop, and he seems tired all the time, often nodding off in class. M: It sounds like he’s not getting enough sleep. That affects everything. W: I’ve tried limiting his screen time, but he gets upset and says I’m too strict. M: Maybe instead of ordering him around, you could agree on a set time to stop. Like no games after nine, no matter what. W: That might be easier for him to accept. I’ll try that starting tonight and have a gentle talk with him. Text 10 M: Last month, a group of university students majoring in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) visited a community center. They organized a special event for primary and middle school students. The goal was simple: to help children understand and appreciate the wisdom of TCM in a fun, hands-on way. The event included many activities. Firstly, the university students showed a short video about fresh herbs, introducing the idea that food and medicine share the same roots in Chinese culture. Then, the children got to see, touch and smell different plants. They learned to recognize plants by their appearance and smell. Thirdly, the children drew pictures of herbs on bookmarks, carefully observing every detail of the plants. During a break, everyone went outside to learn Wuqinxi. The children did the movements of animals. They focused on matching their breathing with each pose, trying to follow the traditional health practices. The event showed that traditional culture doesn’t have to stay in textbooks. When young people experience it with their own hands and hearts, it becomes alive and meaningful. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $