2026 届武汉市武昌区高三元月期末质量检测
英语
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第一部分 听力(共两节，满分 30 分)
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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. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Learn a new instrument.
B. Spend less time on piano.
C Continue the piano lessons.
2. What is the woman’s probable job
A. A doctor. B. A salesperson. C. An engineer.
3. What does the woman imply about Kevin
A. He keeps his room neat.
B. He plans to live in his car.
C. He cleans his car too often.
4. What does the man mean
A. He is weak at painting.
B. He has good artistic taste.
C. He dislikes abstract paintings.
5. What is the publication frequency of the magazine
A. Monthly. B. Quarterly. C. Yearly.
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。6. How did the woman get to her destination
A By car. B. By taxi. C. By bus.
7. What does the woman think of the city
A. It’s modern. B. It’s historical. C. It’s inconvenient.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。8. What is the competition focused on
A. Writing. B. Reading. C. Acting.
9. Which of the following prize will the winners get
A. Some money.
B. Science fiction books.
C. Club membership cards.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。10. What is the main topic of the conversation
A. A new form of exercise.
B. A new art and tech form.
C. A new fitness app Strava.
11. What must artists do if they make a mistake during the creation
A. Turn to Strava for help.
B. Restart the whole process.
C. Upload the unfinished work.
12. What discourages the woman from trying this activity
A. Being weak in directions.
B. Being lazy to do exercise.
C. Being poor at creating art.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。13. Why does the woman talk to the man
A. To ask for advice. B. To express thanks. C. To extend an invitation.
14. What does the man consider important concerning feedback
A. Ignoring minor mistakes.
B. Focusing more on the result.
C. Using encouraging expressions.
15. Where will the speakers eat together
A. At a restaurant.
B. In the woman’s house.
C. At the school dining hall.
16. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Colleagues. B. Husband and wife. C. Teacher and student.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。17. When did Sinclair come to China
A. At the age of 19. B. At the age of 21. C. At the age of 25.
18. Who inspired Sinclair’s interest in Chinese culture
A. His teacher. B. His family member. C. His friends.
19. Where did Sinclair learn Sichuan-style penjing
A. In parks. B. In a school. C. On the Internet.
20. What is Sinclair’s dream
A. To become a world-famous artist.
B. To hold an exhibition of his creations.
C. To spread Sichuan-style penjing worldwide.
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
Welcome to the British Museum Experience global cultures from the dawn of history to the present.
23 Sep 2025-25 Jan 2026: In the company of friends
This display highlights recent acquisitions of rare 17th-century drawings by Samuel Cooper and Richard Gibson. Cooper’s work memorializes his cousin’s infant son, while Gibson’s portrait presents a picture of a young gentleman. These are contrasted with informal sketches of daily life by other artists, offering a rare glimpse into the personal and artistic circles of 17th-century London.
10 Sep 2025-20 May 2026: Making poetry with solid objects
Discover Edward Allington (1951-2017), a leading voice of the 1980s“New British Sculpture”. Although he was known for sculpture, drawing was central to his practice. This collection of drawings reveals the wit, curiosity, and intellect behind his work, highlighting his significant contribution to British art.
09 Oct 2025-22 Mar 2026: Nordic noir
Featuring over 150 works from the Nordic countries, the exhibition opens with Edvard Munch’s prints and traces the evolution of graphic arts afterwards. It spans the charming prints of the 1940s Norwegian woodcuts and the 1970s screenprints. The dominant theme for contemporary artists is nature and the urgency to preserve the valleys, mountains and forests unique to the region.
15 Jan-25 Mar 2026: Hawaii, a kingdom crossing oceans
In 1824, King Liholiho voyaged from the North Pacific to seek an alliance (结盟) with the British Crown, a turning point for his kingdom. This exhibition explores Hawaii’s history through its complex relationship with Britain, celebrating Hawaiian artistic heritage from feathered chiefly coats to bold contemporary works.
21. Which can people see if they visit the British Museum in April 2026
A. In the company of friends. B. Making poetry with solid objects.
C. Nordic noir. D. Hawaii, a kingdom crossing oceans.
22. What is the main focus of today’s artists in Nordic noir
A. Urban development. B. Social welfare systems.
C. Ecological conservation. D. Historical Nordic culture.
23. What sets the exhibits of Hawaii, a kingdom crossing oceans from others
A. Objects. B. Paintings. C. Poems. D. Woodcuts.
B
Kathy Ho teaches high school inside Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford (LPCH). “Sometimes I don’t like saying that I’m a teacher,” says Ho. “People get in their minds an idea of what teachers do, but that’s not really what it is here.”
There was one house in particular where I was turned down that evening. Through the porch windows I saw a man eating a big meat pie. I stood in the open door, and while he talked with me, he went on eating.
Without looking up, he snapped out. “I don’t believe you want to work.” I hadn’t mentioned work. I wanted to talk about “food”. In fact, I didn’t want to work. I wanted to take the westbound overland train that night.
“You wouldn’t work if you had a chance,” he bullied.
I glanced at his gentle-faced wife, and knew that but for this Cerberus I’d have a slice of that meat pie. So I sighed to myself and played his game.
“Of course I want work,” I bluffed (唬弄).
“All right,” he said. “Come to the corner of ________ and ________ streets” (I’ve forgotten the address) tomorrow morning. Beside that burned building, work tossing bricks.”
“All right, sir, I’ll be there.”
He returned to the pie. I waited. After a couple of minutes he looked up with an I-thought-you-were-gone expression on his face, and demanded:
“Well ”
“I…I am waiting for something to eat,” I said gently.
“I knew it! If I gave you something to eat now, I’d never see you again. Look at me. I owe no man. I have never asked anyone for food. I have always earned my food. You are idle and lazy. I can see it in your face. I have worked and been honest. I have made myself what I am. And you can do the same, if you work and are honest.”
“Like you ” I asked.
“Yes, like me.”
“All of us ”
“Yes, all of you.”
“But if we all became like you,” I said, “there’d be nobody to toss bricks for you.”
There was a flicker of a smile in his wife’s eye. As for him, he was horrified — but whether at the awful possibility that nobody would toss bricks for him or at my rudeness, I shall never know.
24. What does the underlined word “Cerberus” in paragraph 4 refer to
A. The westbound overland train. B. The narrator’s hungry stomach.
C. The man guarding the pie fiercely. D. The woman listening to the talk quietly.
25. Why did the narrator finally claim that he was willing to work
A. To start a game. B. To regain respect.
C. To earn a train ticket. D. To get some food.
26. How did the woman respond to the narrator’s words
A. Offended. B. Frightened. C. Embarrassed. D. Amused.
27. How does the narrator finally win the argument
A. By staying silent. B. By promising to work hard.
C. By appealing to the man’s wife. D. By using the man’s own logic against him.
C
Our Earth is located on the inner edge of a spiral (螺旋的) arm within the Milky Way, but this is not our permanent address. When most dinosaurs went extinct, our solar system was in a completely different arm! Our galaxy (星系) is in a state of constant evolution.
Thirteen billion years ago, the gas and dust particles (分子) that eventually became our Milky Way were moving quickly in every direction. Despite the wild motion of its parts, the galaxy as a whole was spinning about an axis (轴). While their individual motions were chaotic, the galaxy as a whole acquired all the particles and circled around a common axis. Meanwhile, frequent crashes slowed the particles, allowing gravity to pull them inward.
So, why is the Milky Way flat The answer lies in the conservation of angular momentum (动量). In dense (密度大的) objects like stars, internal pressure and gravity create a sphere. But in a low-density, high-momentum system like a young galaxy, the spinning motion dominates. To conserve momentum, particles could not fall directly inward but were forced to orbit, gradually collapsing into a single, spinning discover billions of years.
The Milky Way’s spiral arms are not rigid structures, but dynamic squeezing waves. As these waves travel through the galaxy’s disc, they squeeze gas, starting the birth of bright young star groups that outline the arms. The galaxy’s spin then winds these waves into grand spirals. Our solar system, orbiting faster than the wave pattern, is currently diving deeper into our local arm — a journey through a single arm takes millions of years.
Recent observations even suggest spiral galaxies can host two or more crossing waves travelling at different speeds. The result would be that spiral arms last for tens or hundreds of millions of years before breaking apart and re-forming. When the Earth formed 4.5 billion years ago, our galaxy’s spirals may have looked entirely different than today. And in about 5 billion years, the Milky Way will start to combine with the Andromeda galaxy and disturb the conservation of angular momentum, thus creating an egg shape and giving rise to a new time in our galaxy’s history.
28. What was the initial state of the particles that formed the Milky Way
A. Flying around randomly. B. Moving because of gravity.
C. Spinning around an axis rapidly. D. Crashing to gain momentum.
29. What is the primary reason given for the Milky Way's flat, disc-like shape
A. The high density of the Milky Way. B. The need to maintain angular momentum.
C. The frequent crashes of gas and dust particles. D. The dominance of internal pressure and gravity.
30. What can be inferred about the Milky Way's spiral arms
A. They are permanent features. B. They have new stars born there.
C. They are directly caused by the spin. D. They move faster than our solar system.
31. What is the passage mainly about
A. The evolution of the Milky Way. B. The crash between galaxies.
C. The formation of the solar system. D. The characteristics of spiral galaxies.
D
Upon observing the figure, one quickly sees it as a picture of a sorrowful young boy — a judgment formed without deliberate thought. In his work Thinking, Fast and Slow(2011), Daniel Kahneman describes the brain's cognitive (认知的) processes, naming two distinct systems: System 1 and System 2. The photograph is an example of System 1 thinking, characterized by its rapid, intuitive (直觉的), and largely unconscious nature.
Now, attempt to mentally compute 18×26 within 30 seconds, without external aids. Most individuals give up on this task, which is an example of System 2 thinking. This mode is slow, demanding, and requires conscious effort; pupils even widen during such hard work.
Consider another puzzle: a bat and a ball together cost $ 1.10. The bat costs $ 1.00 more than the ball. What is the ball's price Many instinctively answer 10 cents, an intuitive yet incorrect response. The accurate answer is 5 cents.
While one might assume this mathematical problem engages System 2, the reality is that System 1 typically answers first to any situation. Upon encountering the bat-and-ball problem, System 1 readily supplies the intuitive answer. With the sense of completion it brings, System 2 often remains inactive.
Fundamentally, our cognitive machinery tends to save effort. From a biological and evolutionary standpoint, intense mental activity uses a lot of glucose (葡萄糖) resources.
Furthermore, while deeply focused on finding food, an individual might fail to see an approaching lion. Consequently, the brain frequently turns to the straightforward, automatic responses offered by System 1, with the more hard-working System 2 often agreeing to its suggestions.
This reliance on System 1 is generally helpful, enabling survival, processing vast information flows, and making the world understandable. You can take advantage of this tendency to make instinctive decisions to get people to do things. A request framed simply and intuitively will likely activate System 1 like appealing to people to donate by featuring a heartbreaking photo of a single starving child. Conversely, needing careful thought demands intentionally slowing the process to awake System 2 like investing in a retirement plan; otherwise, the automatic system wins, and its swift, effortless answer carries the day.
32. What does the photo of the sad boy serve as in the text
A. An unreliable warning of intuition. B. An example of System 1 rapid judgment.
C. Impact of sad photos on effortful thought. D. Evidence of Daniel Kahneman's great insight.
33. What do the calculation 18×26 and the ball-and-bat question tell us
A. System 1 often fails. B. Learning maths is hard.
C. System 2 involves hard work. D. Systems always work together.
34. How did System 1 contribute to our survival during the evolution
A. It needs conscious effort for safety. B. It produces literally correct answers.
C. It consumes less glucose and energy. D. It gives quick reactions against danger.
35. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. The need for slow thinking. B. A direction for the further study.
C. Potential applications of the finding. D. Benefits of the two cognitive systems.
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。
We’ve all heard that sitting too long is bad for you. ____36____ In other words, we’re not designed to sit so much. Sitting can reduce our exercise gains and cause butt (臀部) discomfort, and while it might not be “the new smoking”, excessive sitting can shorten your life.
Whether it’s bone or joint health, muscle mass or energy level, much of what we perceive as aging is heavily influenced by how much we sit. ____37____ Average Americans sit per day may be as long as nine and a half hours. Studies suggest women sit less than men do, but most agree we all sit more than previous generations did.
____38____ Prolonged sitting raises the risk of developing heart disease or stroke. And the longer you sit, the higher risks it raises, especially if you are sitting for more than 10 hours. Furthermore, your large leg muscles can stop activating after just 30 minutes of sitting, weakening and causing back or knee pain. ____39____ Over time, a sedentary (久坐的) lifestyle can affect your ability to control blood sugar and break down fat, potentially leading to weight gain and Type2 diabetes. American workers today burn about 100 fewer calories per day than they did 50 years ago.
One way to lower the risk is to add 15 to 30 minutes of physical activity per day to your existing routine or go further, doubling the standard weekly exercise recommendations. If you can’t manage either, try adding small periods, spread throughout the day. Perform 10 to 15 repetitions of pointing and bending each foot, seated toe raises and marching in place. Or try a quick exercise snack. ____40____
A. The causes are various.
B. We’re not evolved to do it.
C. We spend a lot of time sitting.
D. The consequences can be serious.
E. Better do something than nothing.
F. Sitting also doesn’t burn much energy.
G. The more you sit, the more exercise you need.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分 30 分)
第一节(共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
As a talkative tour guide, I’ve always struggled with listening. I take notes everywhere — museums, lectures, tours — collecting facts to ____41____ later. So when I cruised (游轮) to Greenland, I arrived with my usual ____42____ for collecting stories, completely unprepared for the lesson I would receive on ____43____.
In Nuuk, I met Tina, an Inuit culturalist. She spoke with purpose and compassion, intentionally but not ____44____. Through Tina, I learned that Inuit culture doesn’t just ____45____ silence — it embraces it. She recalled her large family sitting together for hours, wordlessly enjoying each other’s ____46____, or summers spent listening to birds and creeks without feeling the need to ____47____.
Until then, I had been constantly ____48____ facts and talking to everyone I met. ____49____ my reputation as a chatterbox. I asked Tina endless questions, which seemed to ____50____ her patience. For the first time, I truly listened — not just to words, but to the silence in between. In the following days on the cruise, I began to ____51____ invitations to converse. Sometimes a smile and nod would work as a (n) ____52____ response.
Later, while leading my own tours, I still sometimes ____53____ conversations. But this is when I will stop and ask myself, “What would Tina do ” Though I still talk too much, the Greenland experience did ____54____ how I engage with the world, thanks to Tina and the ____55____ silence she taught me to treasure, and the new-found value of listening.
41. A. share B. create C. publish D. memorize
42. A. methods B. passion C. qualification D. arrangement
43. A. sightseeing B. gratitude C. heritage D. silence
44. A. quickly B. loudly C. frequently D. carefully
45. A. avoid B. reduce C. tolerate D. resist
46. A. presence B. appearance C. performance D. ignorance
47. A. appreciate B. comment C. intervene D. leave
48. A. documenting B. viewing C. downloading D. distributing
49. A. making up for B. getting rid of C. looking down on D. living up to
50. A. hold B. waste C. wear D. build
51. A. accept B. decline C. extend D. withdraw
52. A. effective B. potential C. formal D. distinctive
53. A. recall B. interrupt C. encourage D. dominate
54. A. imply B. address C. decide D. shift
55. A. defensive B. generous C. dead D. strategic
第二节(共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Zhuma Yangzong has spent most of her life in Niru Village, Shangri-La City. Decades ago, Niru, a ____56____ (hide) paradise, remained isolated due to poor transportation and communication. Leaving her homeland was ____57____ (true) unimaginable for herders (牧民) like Zhuma then.
It wasn’t until 1994, when Zhuma Yangzong was in her fifties, ____58____ she ventured beyond Niru for the first time ____59____ (visit) her son in Beijing. She walked two days to Shangri-La County town, and then took a three-day bus ride to Kunming, ____60____ she boarded a plane and flew to Beijing.
Niru’s transformation began in 2013 when it ____61____ (recognize) as the world’s No.1 eco-village and listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tourists flocked to the village, brought ____62____ (prosperous) and improved transportation. With her new-found freedom, Zhuma traveled to Beijing, Tibet, Hainan, Sichuan, and other regions.
At 86, Zhuma fulfilled her dream of visiting the sacred (神圣的) Mount Kailash during her third journey to Tibet. Her family joined her in a pilgrimage, visiting ____63____ (symbol) sites like the Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple. At Chuku Monastery, Zhuma offered a pure white khata, a ceremonial scarf ____64____ (represent) her great respect, to the sacred mountain.
As she rested near the sacred mountain, Zhuma reflected on her journey, giving thanks ____65____ her improved life, better transportation, and the realization of her long-cherished dream.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40 分)
第一节(满分 15 分)
66. 数字化时代，越来越多的人通过社交媒体和视频网站等平台进行碎片化学习获取信息。你校英文报正在组织关于碎片化学习(Fragmented Learning)的讨论，请你投稿发表看法，内容要求：
(1)表达观点；
(2)说明理由。
注意：
(1)写作词数应为 80 个左右；
(2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
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第二节(满分 25 分)
67. 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。
Years ago, my husband lost his job, and worse still, I lost mine too. Struggling to support our two kids, he job hunted tirelessly and I stayed home making the most of every cent. It was hard to stay positive, but we did our best.
One day, I found the milk in the fridge was lukewarm (温热的), but we could not afford to call a repairman. Anxious, I looked for ways to earn money, even a little, maybe to fix the fridge.
Later, I had lunch with a former coworker, who said I’d be good at teaching computer classes. I was good at word processing software but had no teaching experience except in Sunday School. Doubt and fear consumed me. Then I remembered my mom’s words, “Can’t never could until he tried.” So I decided to give it a try.
I wasn’t sure where to start. Finally, I finished a plan. The first thing I did was check on the availability and the cost of a meeting room. After securing a room, I got local business addresses from the Chamber of Commerce, typed them into my computer to make labels, and designed a brochure advertising my class. I folded brochures, stuck on labels and stamps, and mailed them after praying outside the post office. We could barely afford these costs, and I was filled with self-doubt as I waited for responses.
On the third day, I got my first response — a check and two registrations. In two weeks, more checks and registrations came. I had 17 students. I then rented computers, but couldn’t afford delivery. My husband helped me carry and set them up before leaving.
The night before the first-class day, while my family slept, I stayed up late checking my notes. I went over every keystroke, breaking complex steps into simple ones. I practiced my explanations out loud, timing myself to be sure I wouldn’t run over. I prayed my passion would make up for my lack of experience.
注意：
(1) 续写词数应为 150 个左右；
(2) 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
The next day, before class, standing alone in the classroom, I panicked.
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As the class ended students’ positive words filled the room.
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答案
1. C
【原文】M: I am considering dropping my piano lessons. It’s difficult and I am not making any progress till now.
W: If I were you, I would stick with it. It’s definitely worth the time and effort.
2. B
【原文】W: Hello, Sir, can you give me a minute Look, White Noise almost always helps me fall asleep. If you’re in the same boat, this mini white noise machine could be a good investment.
M: I don’t really need it. Sorry, I’m in a hurry to get to a meeting. Bye.
3. C
【原文】W: Where’s Kevin His room is in a mess. Nothing is in order.
M: He’s washing his car in front of the house.
W: Again He takes good care of his car. Maybe he should move into the car.
4. C
【原文】W: Tom, I really like the abstract paintings and the art gallery. What do you think of them
M: I guess it’s something I haven’t acquired a taste for yet. I prefer the paintings having a physical reality.
5. B
【原文】M: Excuse me, I’m looking for a magazine about flower gardening. Could you recommend one
W: Sure, Country Gardens is a great option.
M: Is it a monthly magazine
W: No, there’s just one issue for each season.
6. A 7. B
【原文】M: Susan, when did your flight arrive
W: On Sunday night.
M: How did you get to the city providence By taxi
W: No, a friend of mine drove Ford to pick me up, but I didn’t stay at her home. I booked a hotel and spent two nights there.
M: How is the city
W: Founded in 1636, it is one of the oldest cities in the United States. It is very picturesque with a lot of cultural offerings.
8. A 9. A
【原文】W: Hello. I’m calling to know something about Willycon Science Fiction Competition for my kid.
M: Well, kids who are interested in writing science fiction and fantasy will find this contest very appealing. Additionally, kids can also submit poems, which are also judged in the competition. How old is your kid
W: He is just 10 years old.
M: Good. The contest is categorized in four levels: Adult, College, High school, Middle school, Elementary.
W: Okay. What about the prize
M: Cash award and certificates are given to the winners, and the works will be published online.
W: I see, thank you.
10. B 11. B 12. A
【原文】W: What are you doing, Jim
M: I’m reading some news in today’s paper. It says nowadays many artists like creating art while tracking their runs and bike rides on their phones, turning their exercise into a masterpiece, and they like uploading their works on the internet.
W: So how do they create art in this way
M: With their GPS as a paintbrush, they follow points on a map to make a single line across an area to create the art. They enter the points into a fitness tracking app called Strava in advance, and the app then traces their every move.
W: What if they make a mistake
M: Then the whole artwork has to be started all over again.
W: Well, this activity isn’t suitable for me. I won’t try it. I don’t have a good sense of direction.
M: But it’s very popular among artists worldwide now. So far, more than 18,000 pieces of such art have been uploaded on the internet.
W: Well, I think it’s a great activity for artists. It’s a mix of art and exercise.
M: Right.
13. A 14. C 15. B 16. A
【原文】W: Good morning, Mr. Brown.
M: Good morning, Susan. Do you have any classes this morning
W: Yes, but it won’t begin until 10:20 am. What about you
M: I have no class this morning.
W: Great. Mr. Brown, could you give me some advice on how to give students feedback
M: Sure. Firstly, when giving feedback, be clear about what the students did well or what they need to improve. Secondly, focus on effort. Rather than only praising or criticizing the result, focus on the effort to achieve it. Thirdly, if a student needs to improve in a particular area, offer suggestions for how to do so.
W: What kind of language do you think we should use when giving feedback
M: Use positive language, of course. For example, instead of saying “you’re doing this wrong”, say, “let’s try it this way”.
W: Thank you. Mr. Brown, you’ve helped a lot.
M: You’re welcome.
W: By the way, would you like to have dinner with me this weekend
M: Thanks. But I try to avoid eating restaurant food because I have a weak stomach.
W: I’ll cook. I’m good at Chinese food.
M: How can I say no to that
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【原文】In Chengdu, a Canadian has become fascinated by the art of Penjing, or Chinese bonsai. His name is Chad Sinclair. He’s 46 years old. He came to China 21 years ago to learn about Chinese Penjing. He fell in love with Chengdu and decided to stay here. Since then, he has been seeking inspiration from mountains, rocks, plants and trees to design his own Penjing creations. From a young age, under the influence of his grandmother, Sinclair developed a strong interest in Chinese culture, especially the art of Bonsai. In 1997 at the age of 19, Sinclair began to learn from Tak Yamaura, a world-class Japanese Bonsai master. But he had always wanted to visit China, where the art originated, in Chengdu’s parks, Sinclair learned a Sichuan-style Penjing as one of the five schools of Chinese Penjing. Sichuan-style Penjing is a national intangible cultural heritage with elegant shapes. He hopes to combine his own style with the Sichuan-style concept and introduce the Sichuan-style Penjing to the world. He took a lot of pictures and his friends who are outside of China reposted them. Today, Sinclair has become a somewhat famous Penjing artist in Sichuan. He has also been selected as the expo promotion ambassador for The International Horticultural Expo 2024 Chengdu.
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66. Embrace Fragmented Learning Wisely
In the digital age, fragmented learning is a double-edged sword, and I believe we should embrace it wisely rather than reject it entirely.
On one hand, it brings great convenience. We can make use of scattered time like bus rides to pick up new knowledge, which helps us learn more efficiently in a busy life. On the other hand, we must avoid its drawbacks. Fragmented information lacks systematicity, so we need to sort out what we learn and connect different pieces to form a complete knowledge system.
As long as we stay focused and organized, fragmented learning can be a powerful tool for self-improvement.
67. The next day, before class, standing alone in the classroom, I panicked. My hands shook as I checked the rented computers again, fearing malfunctions. I kept replaying my practice in mind, worrying about forgetting steps or failing to answer questions. I even thought about giving up for a moment, but my mom’s words echoed in my head and stopped me. When students arrived, their friendliness and eagerness to learn calmed my nerves. I forced a smile, greeted them, took a deep breath, and got ready to start the class.
As the class ended, students’ positive words filled the room. Many thanked me for my clear explanations that simplified complex steps. One student said the class would help with her work, and another promised to recommend me. A few even asked about the time of the next class, which made me more confident. A surge of pride and joy swept over me — I knew my effort paid off. Self-doubt faded, and this small success gave my family a new chance. We could finally afford to fix the fridge and ease our tight budget.
