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滨城高中联盟2025-2026学年度上学期高一10月份考试英语试卷
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。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How does the man usually go to work?
A. On foot. B. By car. C. By taxi.
2. What do we know about Jack?
A. He has to feed his family.
B. He can make ends meet well.
C. His family gave him lots of support.
3. When did the speakers arrive at the restaurant?
A. At about 9:00. B. At about 8:30. C. At about 8:00.
4. What does the man mean?
A. He is familiar with the manager.
B. He doesn’t know where the manager is.
C. He can’t show the woman around the building.
5. What does the woman say about Tom?
A. He is hard-working.
B. He is a highly intelligent boy.
C. He is popular with his classmates.
听下面 5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does Martin want Miss Carus to do?
A. Walk the dogs. B. Be his reference for a job. C. Help him with his resume.
7. Who is probably Miss Carus?
A. Martin’s classmate. B. A university professor. C. A volunteer organizer.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why does the woman want the kids to take fewer French classes?
A. The kids have no interest in French.
B. The kids need more spare time.
C. The kids are bad at main subjects.
9. When did the kids wake up this morning?
A. At 6:30. B. At 6:00. C. At 5:30.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What does the man say about the product the woman wants?
A. It will be shipped next week.
B. It is low in fat.
C. It is sold out.
11. What will happen tomorrow?
A. The store will be closed.
B. New goods will arrive at the store.
C. The man’s workmates will help him out.
12. What will the woman probably buy?
A. Cheddar cheese. B. A sandwich. C. Mozzarella cheese.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What was the woman doing when she met a group of people?
A. She was looking at the bus schedule.
B. She was walking on the road.
C. She was waiting for her plane.
14. How did the woman feel when she first met those people?
A. Strange. B. Confused. C. Thankful.
15. What language did those people speak to the woman?
A. French. B. Italian. C. German.
16. What did the woman lose?
A. Some money. B. Her airline ticket. C. Her passport.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What did the speaker do first when she arrived at school?
A. She toured the school. B. She met the teachers. C. She introduced herself.
18. Where did the speaker meet her classmates?
A. In the school hall. B. In front of the library. C. In the classroom.
19. How long did the speaker stay at the school?
A. Seven hours. B. Eight hours. C. Nine hours.
20. How does the speaker feel about her future school life?
A. Doubtful. B. Hopeful. C. Worried.
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
High school students can gain a lot by bringing podcasts (播客) into their learning. Podcasts are a lively and easy way to explore tough subjects. Here are some great podcasts.
Freakonomics Radio
Freakonomics Radio is all about where economics and the unexpected meet. In each episode(集), host Stephen J. Dubner takes a trip through the interesting worlds of human behavior and economics. With stories and informative interviews, the podcast shows the hidden ties between economics and everyday life.
Part-Time Genius
Part-Time Genius, hosted by Will Pearson and Mangesh Hattikudur, looks into cool and funny topics. The show mixes humor and curiosity to dig into interesting facts and stories. Each episode gives listeners a fun and enlightening experience through different subjects, from history and science to pop culture and daily curiosities.
Stuff You Should Know
Stuff You Should Know is hosted by Josh and Chuck. This podcast is your way to an intellectual adventure that covers history, science, pop culture, and daily curiosities. In each episode, Josh and Chuck’s chatty style turns complex subjects into easy-to-grasp bits of insight. They break down topics that make you curious, like the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle, why we laugh, or the cool history of chocolate.
Radiolab
Radiolab is where science, philosophy, and storytelling come together. Host Jad Abumrad gives an amazing audio adventure that goes deep into mind-bending topics. Explore the universe’s mysteries, human behavior, and the wonders of our world with fascinating stories.
1. What is Freakonomics Radio mainly made to do?
A. Study economic trends. B. Give tips on personal money.
C. Show unseen economic links to daily life. D. Look into how economy and culture connect.
2. What’s great about Part-Time Genius?
A. It makes the show interesting. B. It’s mostly about pop culture.
C. It has interviews with experts. D. It is intended to create real geniuses.
3. Which podcast might be good for those into space?
A. Part-Time Genius. B. Freakonomics Radio. C. Stuff You Should Know. D. Radiolab
B
As a hairdresser, Pon Mariappan is fairly skilled, but in his hometown of Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, this 42-year-old, is better known for something far more interesting.
In his small salon, which is about 10 square meters, you can see shaving cream cans and aftershave on the shelves, along with other hair-styling tools. Besides these, more than 1,500 books are also piled onto the shelves — including Tamil and English novels, history books, poetry books, autobiographies, and magazines. These books and the hair-styling products are competing for space on the shelves. This special collection of books is something Pon put a lot of love and effort into. It’s a library meant to help his community develop a love for reading and learn more knowledge. “Most customers, many of them senior high or junior students, are busy playing mobile games. I want to encourage them to read instead. Why not offer them something better?” he says.
Being surrounded by books has been Pon’s dream since childhood. He had to drop out in the eighth grade because his family couldn’t afford schooling, but he never lost his eagerness for reading. Before taking up hairdressing, he worked as a laborer and did odd jobs (打零工) to make ends meet — yet he always found time to explore books, which became his escape from daily hardships.
When Pon first organized the library in 2015, he focused on biographies of famous Tamils. Since then, his collection has grown steadily. Most books are bought with his own money, while others are donated. Over the years, his visitors and customers have included politicians, writers and film stars — all impressive figures. As a father of three, Pon wants the younger generation to look beyond their regular school courses. He even offers a discount on salon services to students who read a certain number of pages and write a small summary. “The aim is to foster the hobby of reading — something our youngsters are losing,” he explains.
4. Why did Pon start collecting books and run the library?
A. To make his salon more famous. B. To help his community love reading.
C To attract more customers for haircuts. D. To realize his dream of being a bookseller.
5. What do we know about Pon from Paragraph 3?
A. His family support his schooling. B. He had no time for books due to work.
C. He gave up reading after quitting school. D. Reading has always been his great passion.
6. Which of the following best describes Pon?
A. Honest and creative. B. Responsible and caring.
C. Demanding and strict. D. Knowledgeable and proud.
7. What is the purpose of this passage?
A. To describe books in Pon Mariappan’s library. B. To tell a successful story of Pon Mariappan.
C. To present a skilled hairdresser Pon Mariappan. D. To introduce a hairdresser running a salon library.
C
There’s no question about whether sleep is important for heart and brain health. Study after study has shown that it is.
Questions about the importance of how you sleep — on your back, on your side, on your stomach — haven’t been asked nearly as often. But experts say sleep position can indeed matter.
People with heart failure often experience shortness of breath that worsens when they sleep on their left side, said Dr. Rachel Salas, a sleep neurologist at the Johns Hopkins Center for Sleep and Wellness in Baltimore, leading many to prefer their right. But she said sleeping on the left side might be better for people with gastroesophageal reflux disease. Sleeping on the left side also is known to help blood flow in pregnant women.
One of the best-understood connections between sleep position and heart and brain health involves sleep apnea, where breathing stops and restarts during sleep, Redline said. “For people with sleep apnea, sleeping on the back makes their condition worse than sleeping on the side.”
“I think the bottom line for most people is if they have sleep apnea, sleeping on your side, in most cases, may be very helpful,” Redline said. “And if you don’t have sleep apnea or snore (打鼾), sleeping in a position you feel most comfortable in and where you wake least frequently is probably the simplest common-sense advice.”
Most adults should average seven to nine hours of sleep each night, according to the American Heart Association.
“We know now that sleep really touches every body system, including the heart and the brain, and it does so through influencing the health of our blood vessels, the health of our immune system, and much more”, Redline said.
“No matter the position, sleep needs to be a top concern”, she said, and “only you can put sleep first. Nobody else can do that for you.”
8. Why do some people think sleeping on the left side is not good for them?
A. It makes long-term pain more serious.
B. It stops blood flow in pregnant women.
C. It makes gastroesophageal reflux disease worse.
D. It causes shortness of breath for people with heart failure.
9. What does “sleep apnea” in Paragraph 4 refer to?
A. A sleep habit that helps protect the heart. B. A sleep issue where breathing is on and off.
C. A sleep method that prevents brain problems. D. A sleep state that always makes people wake up.
10. What sleep advice is given to people with sleep apnea?
A. They should sleep on their sides. B. They should sleep on their backs.
C. They should sleep on their stomachs. D. They should sleep less than 7 hours.
11. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. Can sleep improve the immune system? B. Is sleep position important for health?
C. How many hours of sleep do adults need? D. How can we choose a good sleep position?
D
Last summer, Wonderful Copenhagen, the city’s official tourism organization, launched a four-week pilot CopenPay program to reward visitors for making eco-conscious decisions during their stay. The program offered a simple suggestion, “Do something good for the city, and you will be rewarded in return.”
Visitors are encouraged to give up on the car and explore Copenhagen on foot or by bike, volunteer at an urban farm, help pick up trash in the canals, or choose a plant-based meal. In return, if they can show proof of their contributions through photographs or receipts (收据), they could earn free or discounted perks (福利) including a 70-minute free electric-powered canal tour with Stromma Denmark, free entry to a concert at Urban 13, or a free beer-tasting.
The program’s rewards are selected to showcase the values of Danish life and culture. In addition to its efficient public transportation system, Copenhagen’s bike facility makes it easy to get around on two wheels — one of the city’s most common forms of transportation. During peak hours, it’s common to see crowds of well-dressed cyclists riding along special bike lanes. Recycling is widely practiced with waste-sorting bins found at cafes and public spaces. And restaurants like La Banchina — deeply committed to using only local and seasonal ingredients (食材).
With mass tourism increasingly becoming a problem, this initiative (方案) was designed to encourage visitors to make more sustainable choices. And it worked. According to Wonderful Copenhagen, in 2024 there was a 29 percent increase in bike services compared to the previous year.
“CopenPay is important because it makes sustainable and local initiatives more visible and accessible, not just to residents, but also to visitors who want to experience the city in a more meaningful way,” says Livia Haaland, co-founder and gardener at Oens Have, an organic farm and restaurant in Refshale?en. “It connects people with places that reflect Copenhagen’s values around climate responsibility, community, and innovation.”
At Oens Have, visitors who lend a hand with weeding and harvesting flower heads in the garden can earn a free cup of coffee or tea.
12. What can be inferred from paragraph 2?
A. Only giving up cars gets rewards. B. Tourists need proof to get rewards.
C. Tourists cannot get meat when sightseeing. D. Free beer-tasting is the most popular reward.
13. Which of the following goes against the value of Danish life and culture?
A. Responsible. B. Sustainable. C. Mindful. D. Wasteful.
14. Why is CopenPay important?
A. It opens local projects to all. B. It increases cars on the road.
C. It uses free rewards to attract tourists. D. It forces visitors to volunteer on farms.
15. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Copenhagen’s values. B. Mass tourism problems.
C. Rewards in Copenhagen. D. CopenPay rewards green choices.
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。
Improved self-confidence can be nutritious to your life. Yet self-confidence is easy to spot but hard to develop. As you put in the work toward being confident, here are a few tips to keep in mind.
____16____When you know and accept your own strengths and weaknesses, you’re better able to appreciate and support the people around you. While confidence is great for loving others, it also helps you show love to yourself.
Be proud of yourself.
Hard work deserves to be recognized. You should also celebrate your smallest victories and give yourself a treat whatever you’d like. ____17____ As you track your progress, make sure to think back to where you started and the progress you’ve made.
Stay open minded and embrace the new.
Confident people may not be positive all the time, but they do keep a growth mindset. ____18____ For example, when you make a mistake, try to see the humor and you are more likely to respond with laughter instead of insecurity or shame.
Don’t be afraid to open up.
It can be scary to be with new people and surroundings. How to deal with this? ____19____ As you’re learning new things and stepping outside of your comfort zone, don’t be afraid to let yourself open up. Be present with where you are and what you’re doing. As you grow, you can acknowledge your fear and worries, but don’t let that prevent you from exposing yourself to new things.
Be specific.
____20____Where do you lack confidence? Where are you super confident? Identifying these aspects will help you be specific with your goals. Once you have a plan, you won’t feel worried. Discover what would give you confidence and start making purposeful actions toward obtaining it.
The expert coaches can help you build your self-confidence while striving to, be your best self.
A. Relax and take it easy.
B. Appreciate and accept yourself.
C. We all have our comfort zones.
D. You should develop such open mindedness.
E. It’s of course OK not to be positive sometimes.
F. If a big bowl of ice cream will do that for you, go for it.
G. You have to figure out what aspects you want to be more confident in.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，两分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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I grew up in poverty, and that was pretty obvious to all my teachers. In Grade 8, I won a contest for ___21___ the yearbook cover, securing my ___22___ as “that one art kid” in my class. I made the design with random pencils and crayons in the classroom, because I didn’t have any of my own.
My teachers noticed I ___23___ enjoyed making art, because there would always be doodles (涂鸦) in my notes. Everyone wanted to ___24___ with me in any assignment requiring ___25___.
Well, the day before Christmas break I was told to meet with the guidance counsellor (辅导员). My mind raced with ___26___, thinking, “What could I possibly have done wrong?” But when I got there, there was a huge, wrapped box on the table. The counsellor told me it was for me and ___27___ me to open it. It was full of art ___28___: colored pencils, pens, etc.
I remember ___29___ and crying. I asked who got it for me and the counsellor told me “Mr. Good”. I insisted on knowing who it was so I could ____30____ them. She refused to tell me. Those gifts helped me create art for years to come and I graduated with the ____31____ — Most Artistic Person.
I get all ____32____ thinking about this every now and then. Those supplies were not just tools for drawing— they were a(n) ____33____ of hope and belief in me. That simple act of kindness ____34____ a seed that has grown into a lifelong ____35____ for art.
21. A. designing B. judging C. introducing D. discovering
22. A. view B. safety C. place D. future
23. A. suddenly B. gradually C. barely D. particularly
24. A. debate B. pair C. compare D. apply
25. A. speaking B. writing C. drawing D. reading
26. A. panic B. disappointed C. anger D. sadness
27. A. directed B. forced C. encouraged D. explored
28. A. topics B. supplies C. paintings D. hints
29. A. breaking down B. burning down C. hanging out D. showing up
30. A. accept B. support C. thank D. recognize
31. A. performance B. honor C. reward D. exchange
32. A. teary-eyed B. clear-headed C. sharp-eared D. absent-minded
33. A. description B. summary C. tradition D. symbol
34. A. selected B. lent C. sowed D. wrapped
35. A. eagerness B. memory C. respect D. impression
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
On September 3,2025, a grand military parade ___36___ (hold) in Beijing, marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The event, ___37___ the theme (主题) of “Remembering the Great Victory, Promoting Peace and Development”, aimed to reflect on history, honor heroes, cherish peace, and inspire future ___38___ (generation).
The 70-minute parade had 45 formations (编队), ___39___ (include) an aerial flag guard (空中护旗方队), foot formations, honor guards (仪仗队) with historical battle flags, equipment columns (装备纵队), and air flyovers (空中梯队). The equipment section showed China’s home-made developed active-duty main battle equipment (国产现役主战装备), highlighting progress in defense. New-generation armored vehicles (装甲车), aircraft, and unmanned systems were presented ___40___ (prove) China’s will for national defense modernization.
A highlight was the ___41___ (perform) by the joint military band. They played iconic wartime songs, creating ___42___ powerful memory of history.
This parade was not ___43___ (mere) a military strength display but a promise to keep peace and learn from history. Many international guests and war veterans (退伍军人) attended, ___44___ stressed this commemoration’s (纪念活动的) global significance. After the event, people shared feelings, saying ____45____ (it) profound meaning had reminded them of hard-won peace and strengthened their determination to safeguard it.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是高一新生李华，你的英国笔友 Mike 对中国高中校园生活很感兴趣。请你用英语给他写一封信，内容包括：
1.介绍你的高中校园；
2.开学一个月来你的感受。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mike,
I hope this letter finds you well.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
As senior high students, we were super excited when the school announced the annual Culture Festival. Our class decided to put on a drama show, and the committee chose me and my deskmate Leo to organise it together. On Orientation Day, Leo and I became friends right away, both curious about exploring the school’s impressive facilities. But this time, our first real teamwork soon ran into a problem.
When talking about the drama’s main topic, something that seemed unimportant at first quickly turned into a heated debate. I suggested a story about a former graduate’s volunteer work in a far-away village. I said it matched the school’s tradition of focusing on kindness and responsibility, which our teachers often talked about. However, Leo immediately disagreed. He preferred a fantasy story with intelligent dinosaurs and playful dolphins, which he said would attract the audience. We argued fiercely in the gym after our usual badminton practice, and several classmates who were putting away their rackets (球拍) noticed us. Leo raised his voice a little and said I was too old-fashioned, claiming that keeping to such a common theme would make our show boring. I clenched (攥紧) my fists and replied that his idea had no depth and had nothing to do with the real spirit of the Culture Festival. Neither of us wanted to give in. Our faces were red with anger, and we stormed off in different directions, leaving the unfinished debate hanging in the air and our classmates looking worried. What made things worse was that the committee was waiting for our final decision, which only added to the pressure on both of us.
For almost a week, we walked past each other in silence. Neither of us wanted to break the awkward tension that was like a thick fog between us. The pressure of the coming Culture Festival, which was only two weeks away, grew day by day. The class’s initial (起初的) excitement — once bright and enthusiastic — turned into anxious whispers that followed us around the campus.
注意：
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
Para 1. Finally, Our English teacher, Ms. Lee called us into her office.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Para 2. The next day, our class began to practice the decided drama.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
答案版
滨城高中联盟2025-2026学年度上学期高一10月份考试英语试卷
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。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How does the man usually go to work?
A. On foot. B. By car. C. By taxi.
2. What do we know about Jack?
A. He has to feed his family.
B. He can make ends meet well.
C. His family gave him lots of support.
3. When did the speakers arrive at the restaurant?
A. At about 9:00. B. At about 8:30. C. At about 8:00.
4. What does the man mean?
A. He is familiar with the manager.
B. He doesn’t know where the manager is.
C. He can’t show the woman around the building.
5. What does the woman say about Tom?
A. He is hard-working.
B. He is a highly intelligent boy.
C. He is popular with his classmates.
听下面 5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does Martin want Miss Carus to do?
A. Walk the dogs. B. Be his reference for a job. C. Help him with his resume.
7. Who is probably Miss Carus?
A. Martin’s classmate. B. A university professor. C. A volunteer organizer.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why does the woman want the kids to take fewer French classes?
A. The kids have no interest in French.
B. The kids need more spare time.
C. The kids are bad at main subjects.
9. When did the kids wake up this morning?
A. At 6:30. B. At 6:00. C. At 5:30.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What does the man say about the product the woman wants?
A. It will be shipped next week.
B. It is low in fat.
C. It is sold out.
11. What will happen tomorrow?
A. The store will be closed.
B. New goods will arrive at the store.
C. The man’s workmates will help him out.
12. What will the woman probably buy?
A. Cheddar cheese. B. A sandwich. C. Mozzarella cheese.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What was the woman doing when she met a group of people?
A. She was looking at the bus schedule.
B. She was walking on the road.
C. She was waiting for her plane.
14. How did the woman feel when she first met those people?
A. Strange. B. Confused. C. Thankful.
15. What language did those people speak to the woman?
A. French. B. Italian. C. German.
16. What did the woman lose?
A. Some money. B. Her airline ticket. C. Her passport.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What did the speaker do first when she arrived at school?
A. She toured the school. B. She met the teachers. C. She introduced herself.
18. Where did the speaker meet her classmates?
A. In the school hall. B. In front of the library. C. In the classroom.
19. How long did the speaker stay at the school?
A. Seven hours. B. Eight hours. C. Nine hours.
20. How does the speaker feel about her future school life?
A. Doubtful. B. Hopeful. C. Worried.
听力答案 略
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
High school students can gain a lot by bringing podcasts (播客) into their learning. Podcasts are a lively and easy way to explore tough subjects. Here are some great podcasts.
Freakonomics Radio
Freakonomics Radio is all about where economics and the unexpected meet. In each episode(集), host Stephen J. Dubner takes a trip through the interesting worlds of human behavior and economics. With stories and informative interviews, the podcast shows the hidden ties between economics and everyday life.
Part-Time Genius
Part-Time Genius, hosted by Will Pearson and Mangesh Hattikudur, looks into cool and funny topics. The show mixes humor and curiosity to dig into interesting facts and stories. Each episode gives listeners a fun and enlightening experience through different subjects, from history and science to pop culture and daily curiosities.
Stuff You Should Know
Stuff You Should Know is hosted by Josh and Chuck. This podcast is your way to an intellectual adventure that covers history, science, pop culture, and daily curiosities. In each episode, Josh and Chuck’s chatty style turns complex subjects into easy-to-grasp bits of insight. They break down topics that make you curious, like the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle, why we laugh, or the cool history of chocolate.
Radiolab
Radiolab is where science, philosophy, and storytelling come together. Host Jad Abumrad gives an amazing audio adventure that goes deep into mind-bending topics. Explore the universe’s mysteries, human behavior, and the wonders of our world with fascinating stories.
1. What is Freakonomics Radio mainly made to do?
A. Study economic trends. B. Give tips on personal money.
C. Show unseen economic links to daily life. D. Look into how economy and culture connect.
2. What’s great about Part-Time Genius?
A. It makes the show interesting. B. It’s mostly about pop culture.
C. It has interviews with experts. D. It is intended to create real geniuses.
3. Which podcast might be good for those into space?
A. Part-Time Genius. B. Freakonomics Radio. C. Stuff You Should Know. D. Radiolab
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. D
B
As a hairdresser, Pon Mariappan is fairly skilled, but in his hometown of Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, this 42-year-old, is better known for something far more interesting.
In his small salon, which is about 10 square meters, you can see shaving cream cans and aftershave on the shelves, along with other hair-styling tools. Besides these, more than 1,500 books are also piled onto the shelves — including Tamil and English novels, history books, poetry books, autobiographies, and magazines. These books and the hair-styling products are competing for space on the shelves. This special collection of books is something Pon put a lot of love and effort into. It’s a library meant to help his community develop a love for reading and learn more knowledge. “Most customers, many of them senior high or junior students, are busy playing mobile games. I want to encourage them to read instead. Why not offer them something better?” he says.
Being surrounded by books has been Pon’s dream since childhood. He had to drop out in the eighth grade because his family couldn’t afford schooling, but he never lost his eagerness for reading. Before taking up hairdressing, he worked as a laborer and did odd jobs (打零工) to make ends meet — yet he always found time to explore books, which became his escape from daily hardships.
When Pon first organized the library in 2015, he focused on biographies of famous Tamils. Since then, his collection has grown steadily. Most books are bought with his own money, while others are donated. Over the years, his visitors and customers have included politicians, writers and film stars — all impressive figures. As a father of three, Pon wants the younger generation to look beyond their regular school courses. He even offers a discount on salon services to students who read a certain number of pages and write a small summary. “The aim is to foster the hobby of reading — something our youngsters are losing,” he explains.
4. Why did Pon start collecting books and run the library?
A. To make his salon more famous. B. To help his community love reading.
C To attract more customers for haircuts. D. To realize his dream of being a bookseller.
5. What do we know about Pon from Paragraph 3?
A. His family support his schooling. B. He had no time for books due to work.
C. He gave up reading after quitting school. D. Reading has always been his great passion.
6. Which of the following best describes Pon?
A. Honest and creative. B. Responsible and caring.
C. Demanding and strict. D. Knowledgeable and proud.
7. What is the purpose of this passage?
A. To describe books in Pon Mariappan’s library. B. To tell a successful story of Pon Mariappan.
C. To present a skilled hairdresser Pon Mariappan. D. To introduce a hairdresser running a salon library.
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. B 7. D
C
There’s no question about whether sleep is important for heart and brain health. Study after study has shown that it is.
Questions about the importance of how you sleep — on your back, on your side, on your stomach — haven’t been asked nearly as often. But experts say sleep position can indeed matter.
People with heart failure often experience shortness of breath that worsens when they sleep on their left side, said Dr. Rachel Salas, a sleep neurologist at the Johns Hopkins Center for Sleep and Wellness in Baltimore, leading many to prefer their right. But she said sleeping on the left side might be better for people with gastroesophageal reflux disease. Sleeping on the left side also is known to help blood flow in pregnant women.
One of the best-understood connections between sleep position and heart and brain health involves sleep apnea, where breathing stops and restarts during sleep, Redline said. “For people with sleep apnea, sleeping on the back makes their condition worse than sleeping on the side.”
“I think the bottom line for most people is if they have sleep apnea, sleeping on your side, in most cases, may be very helpful,” Redline said. “And if you don’t have sleep apnea or snore (打鼾), sleeping in a position you feel most comfortable in and where you wake least frequently is probably the simplest common-sense advice.”
Most adults should average seven to nine hours of sleep each night, according to the American Heart Association.
“We know now that sleep really touches every body system, including the heart and the brain, and it does so through influencing the health of our blood vessels, the health of our immune system, and much more”, Redline said.
“No matter the position, sleep needs to be a top concern”, she said, and “only you can put sleep first. Nobody else can do that for you.”
8. Why do some people think sleeping on the left side is not good for them?
A. It makes long-term pain more serious.
B. It stops blood flow in pregnant women.
C. It makes gastroesophageal reflux disease worse.
D. It causes shortness of breath for people with heart failure.
9. What does “sleep apnea” in Paragraph 4 refer to?
A. A sleep habit that helps protect the heart. B. A sleep issue where breathing is on and off.
C. A sleep method that prevents brain problems. D. A sleep state that always makes people wake up.
10. What sleep advice is given to people with sleep apnea?
A. They should sleep on their sides. B. They should sleep on their backs.
C. They should sleep on their stomachs. D. They should sleep less than 7 hours.
11. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. Can sleep improve the immune system? B. Is sleep position important for health?
C. How many hours of sleep do adults need? D. How can we choose a good sleep position?
【答案】8. D 9. B 10. A 11. B
D
Last summer, Wonderful Copenhagen, the city’s official tourism organization, launched a four-week pilot CopenPay program to reward visitors for making eco-conscious decisions during their stay. The program offered a simple suggestion, “Do something good for the city, and you will be rewarded in return.”
Visitors are encouraged to give up on the car and explore Copenhagen on foot or by bike, volunteer at an urban farm, help pick up trash in the canals, or choose a plant-based meal. In return, if they can show proof of their contributions through photographs or receipts (收据), they could earn free or discounted perks (福利) including a 70-minute free electric-powered canal tour with Stromma Denmark, free entry to a concert at Urban 13, or a free beer-tasting.
The program’s rewards are selected to showcase the values of Danish life and culture. In addition to its efficient public transportation system, Copenhagen’s bike facility makes it easy to get around on two wheels — one of the city’s most common forms of transportation. During peak hours, it’s common to see crowds of well-dressed cyclists riding along special bike lanes. Recycling is widely practiced with waste-sorting bins found at cafes and public spaces. And restaurants like La Banchina — deeply committed to using only local and seasonal ingredients (食材).
With mass tourism increasingly becoming a problem, this initiative (方案) was designed to encourage visitors to make more sustainable choices. And it worked. According to Wonderful Copenhagen, in 2024 there was a 29 percent increase in bike services compared to the previous year.
“CopenPay is important because it makes sustainable and local initiatives more visible and accessible, not just to residents, but also to visitors who want to experience the city in a more meaningful way,” says Livia Haaland, co-founder and gardener at Oens Have, an organic farm and restaurant in Refshale?en. “It connects people with places that reflect Copenhagen’s values around climate responsibility, community, and innovation.”
At Oens Have, visitors who lend a hand with weeding and harvesting flower heads in the garden can earn a free cup of coffee or tea.
12. What can be inferred from paragraph 2?
A. Only giving up cars gets rewards. B. Tourists need proof to get rewards.
C. Tourists cannot get meat when sightseeing. D. Free beer-tasting is the most popular reward.
13. Which of the following goes against the value of Danish life and culture?
A. Responsible. B. Sustainable. C. Mindful. D. Wasteful.
14. Why is CopenPay important?
A. It opens local projects to all. B. It increases cars on the road.
C. It uses free rewards to attract tourists. D. It forces visitors to volunteer on farms.
15. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Copenhagen’s values. B. Mass tourism problems.
C. Rewards in Copenhagen. D. CopenPay rewards green choices.
【答案】12. B 13. D 14. A 15. D
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。
Improved self-confidence can be nutritious to your life. Yet self-confidence is easy to spot but hard to develop. As you put in the work toward being confident, here are a few tips to keep in mind.
____16____When you know and accept your own strengths and weaknesses, you’re better able to appreciate and support the people around you. While confidence is great for loving others, it also helps you show love to yourself.
Be proud of yourself.
Hard work deserves to be recognized. You should also celebrate your smallest victories and give yourself a treat whatever you’d like. ____17____ As you track your progress, make sure to think back to where you started and the progress you’ve made.
Stay open minded and embrace the new.
Confident people may not be positive all the time, but they do keep a growth mindset. ____18____ For example, when you make a mistake, try to see the humor and you are more likely to respond with laughter instead of insecurity or shame.
Don’t be afraid to open up.
It can be scary to be with new people and surroundings. How to deal with this? ____19____ As you’re learning new things and stepping outside of your comfort zone, don’t be afraid to let yourself open up. Be present with where you are and what you’re doing. As you grow, you can acknowledge your fear and worries, but don’t let that prevent you from exposing yourself to new things.
Be specific.
____20____Where do you lack confidence? Where are you super confident? Identifying these aspects will help you be specific with your goals. Once you have a plan, you won’t feel worried. Discover what would give you confidence and start making purposeful actions toward obtaining it.
The expert coaches can help you build your self-confidence while striving to, be your best self.
A. Relax and take it easy.
B. Appreciate and accept yourself.
C. We all have our comfort zones.
D. You should develop such open mindedness.
E. It’s of course OK not to be positive sometimes.
F. If a big bowl of ice cream will do that for you, go for it.
G. You have to figure out what aspects you want to be more confident in.
【答案】16. B 17. F 18. D 19. A 20. G
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，两分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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I grew up in poverty, and that was pretty obvious to all my teachers. In Grade 8, I won a contest for ___21___ the yearbook cover, securing my ___22___ as “that one art kid” in my class. I made the design with random pencils and crayons in the classroom, because I didn’t have any of my own.
My teachers noticed I ___23___ enjoyed making art, because there would always be doodles (涂鸦) in my notes. Everyone wanted to ___24___ with me in any assignment requiring ___25___.
Well, the day before Christmas break I was told to meet with the guidance counsellor (辅导员). My mind raced with ___26___, thinking, “What could I possibly have done wrong?” But when I got there, there was a huge, wrapped box on the table. The counsellor told me it was for me and ___27___ me to open it. It was full of art ___28___: colored pencils, pens, etc.
I remember ___29___ and crying. I asked who got it for me and the counsellor told me “Mr. Good”. I insisted on knowing who it was so I could ____30____ them. She refused to tell me. Those gifts helped me create art for years to come and I graduated with the ____31____ — Most Artistic Person.
I get all ____32____ thinking about this every now and then. Those supplies were not just tools for drawing— they were a(n) ____33____ of hope and belief in me. That simple act of kindness ____34____ a seed that has grown into a lifelong ____35____ for art.
21. A. designing B. judging C. introducing D. discovering
22. A. view B. safety C. place D. future
23. A. suddenly B. gradually C. barely D. particularly
24. A. debate B. pair C. compare D. apply
25. A. speaking B. writing C. drawing D. reading
26. A. panic B. disappointed C. anger D. sadness
27. A. directed B. forced C. encouraged D. explored
28. A. topics B. supplies C. paintings D. hints
29. A. breaking down B. burning down C. hanging out D. showing up
30. A. accept B. support C. thank D. recognize
31. A. performance B. honor C. reward D. exchange
32. A. teary-eyed B. clear-headed C. sharp-eared D. absent-minded
33. A. description B. summary C. tradition D. symbol
34. A. selected B. lent C. sowed D. wrapped
35. A. eagerness B. memory C. respect D. impression
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. D 24. B 25. C 26. A 27. C 28. B 29. A 30. C 31. B 32. A 33. D 34. C 35. A
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
On September 3,2025, a grand military parade ___36___ (hold) in Beijing, marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The event, ___37___ the theme (主题) of “Remembering the Great Victory, Promoting Peace and Development”, aimed to reflect on history, honor heroes, cherish peace, and inspire future ___38___ (generation).
The 70-minute parade had 45 formations (编队), ___39___ (include) an aerial flag guard (空中护旗方队), foot formations, honor guards (仪仗队) with historical battle flags, equipment columns (装备纵队), and air flyovers (空中梯队). The equipment section showed China’s home-made developed active-duty main battle equipment (国产现役主战装备), highlighting progress in defense. New-generation armored vehicles (装甲车), aircraft, and unmanned systems were presented ___40___ (prove) China’s will for national defense modernization.
A highlight was the ___41___ (perform) by the joint military band. They played iconic wartime songs, creating ___42___ powerful memory of history.
This parade was not ___43___ (mere) a military strength display but a promise to keep peace and learn from history. Many international guests and war veterans (退伍军人) attended, ___44___ stressed this commemoration’s (纪念活动的) global significance. After the event, people shared feelings, saying ____45____ (it) profound meaning had reminded them of hard-won peace and strengthened their determination to safeguard it.
【答案】36. was held
37. with 38. generations
39. including
40. to prove
41. performance
42. a 43. merely
44. which 45. its
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是高一新生李华，你的英国笔友 Mike 对中国高中校园生活很感兴趣。请你用英语给他写一封信，内容包括：
1.介绍你的高中校园；
2.开学一个月来你的感受。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mike,
I hope this letter finds you well.
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Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】范文：
Dear Mike,
I hope this letter finds you well. Learning that you’re interested in Chinese senior high school life, I’m writing to share mine with you.
Our campus is grand and modern. There are tall buildings with advanced facilities, a spacious gym for sports, and a big library full of books. After class, we can take part in various activities, like club events, and also some volunteer work, which not only help us gain more skills but also teach us to care about others.
In the first month, studying is both challenging and rewarding. I feel pressured sometimes but stay calm by organizing my schedule well.
Well begun, half done. This was a good start to my new school life, and I believe it leads to a great ending. By the way, how’s your school life? Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
As senior high students, we were super excited when the school announced the annual Culture Festival. Our class decided to put on a drama show, and the committee chose me and my deskmate Leo to organise it together. On Orientation Day, Leo and I became friends right away, both curious about exploring the school’s impressive facilities. But this time, our first real teamwork soon ran into a problem.
When talking about the drama’s main topic, something that seemed unimportant at first quickly turned into a heated debate. I suggested a story about a former graduate’s volunteer work in a far-away village. I said it matched the school’s tradition of focusing on kindness and responsibility, which our teachers often talked about. However, Leo immediately disagreed. He preferred a fantasy story with intelligent dinosaurs and playful dolphins, which he said would attract the audience. We argued fiercely in the gym after our usual badminton practice, and several classmates who were putting away their rackets (球拍) noticed us. Leo raised his voice a little and said I was too old-fashioned, claiming that keeping to such a common theme would make our show boring. I clenched (攥紧) my fists and replied that his idea had no depth and had nothing to do with the real spirit of the Culture Festival. Neither of us wanted to give in. Our faces were red with anger, and we stormed off in different directions, leaving the unfinished debate hanging in the air and our classmates looking worried. What made things worse was that the committee was waiting for our final decision, which only added to the pressure on both of us.
For almost a week, we walked past each other in silence. Neither of us wanted to break the awkward tension that was like a thick fog between us. The pressure of the coming Culture Festival, which was only two weeks away, grew day by day. The class’s initial (起初的) excitement — once bright and enthusiastic — turned into anxious whispers that followed us around the campus.
注意：
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
Para 1. Finally, Our English teacher, Ms. Lee called us into her office.
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Para 2. The next day, our class began to practice the decided drama.
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【答案】范文：
Para 1. Finally, Our English teacher, Ms. Lee called us into her office. Smiling warmly, she gestured for us to sit opposite, her calm and soft voice melting some of the tension in our heart. “I heard about your story” she said. She picked up a pen and drew two circles on a piece of paper. “Your idea has soul, Li Hua — it ties to our school’s values. Leo’s has sparkle — it grabs attention. But why not combine them together?” Her words made our eyes widen. We exchanged glances, cheered happily and quickly formed the harmonious practice plan.
Para 2. The next day, our class began to practise the decided drama. Leo and I sat side by side during the practising scene, laughing as we adjusted lines. On the day of the Culture Festival, the audience cheered loudly when the dinosaurs “visited” the village and the kids learned about helping others. After the show, Leo clapped my shoulder, “Great job — we did it together.” Looking at the smiling faces around us, I realized that teamwork isn’t about winning an argument, but about listening and combining strengths. It was a lesson far more precious than any successful performance
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。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How does the man usually go to work?
A. On foot. B. By car. C. By taxi.
2. What do we know about Jack?
A. He has to feed his family.
B. He can make ends meet well.
C. His family gave him lots of support.
3. When did the speakers arrive at the restaurant?
A. At about 9:00. B. At about 8:30. C. At about 8:00.
4. What does the man mean?
A. He is familiar with the manager.
B. He doesn’t know where the manager is.
C. He can’t show the woman around the building.
5. What does the woman say about Tom?
A. He is hard-working.
B. He is a highly intelligent boy.
C. He is popular with his classmates.
听下面 5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does Martin want Miss Carus to do?
A. Walk the dogs. B. Be his reference for a job. C. Help him with his resume.
7. Who is probably Miss Carus?
A. Martin’s classmate. B. A university professor. C. A volunteer organizer.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why does the woman want the kids to take fewer French classes?
A. The kids have no interest in French.
B. The kids need more spare time.
C. The kids are bad at main subjects.
9. When did the kids wake up this morning?
A. At 6:30. B. At 6:00. C. At 5:30.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What does the man say about the product the woman wants?
A. It will be shipped next week.
B. It is low in fat.
C. It is sold out.
11. What will happen tomorrow?
A. The store will be closed.
B. New goods will arrive at the store.
C. The man’s workmates will help him out.
12. What will the woman probably buy?
A. Cheddar cheese. B. A sandwich. C. Mozzarella cheese.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What was the woman doing when she met a group of people?
A. She was looking at the bus schedule.
B. She was walking on the road.
C. She was waiting for her plane.
14. How did the woman feel when she first met those people?
A. Strange. B. Confused. C. Thankful.
15. What language did those people speak to the woman?
A. French. B. Italian. C. German.
16. What did the woman lose?
A. Some money. B. Her airline ticket. C. Her passport.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What did the speaker do first when she arrived at school?
A. She toured the school. B. She met the teachers. C. She introduced herself.
18. Where did the speaker meet her classmates?
A. In the school hall. B. In front of the library. C. In the classroom.
19. How long did the speaker stay at the school?
A. Seven hours. B. Eight hours. C. Nine hours.
20. How does the speaker feel about her future school life?
A. Doubtful. B. Hopeful. C. Worried.
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
High school students can gain a lot by bringing podcasts (播客) into their learning. Podcasts are a lively and easy way to explore tough subjects. Here are some great podcasts.
Freakonomics Radio
Freakonomics Radio is all about where economics and the unexpected meet. In each episode(集), host Stephen J. Dubner takes a trip through the interesting worlds of human behavior and economics. With stories and informative interviews, the podcast shows the hidden ties between economics and everyday life.
Part-Time Genius
Part-Time Genius, hosted by Will Pearson and Mangesh Hattikudur, looks into cool and funny topics. The show mixes humor and curiosity to dig into interesting facts and stories. Each episode gives listeners a fun and enlightening experience through different subjects, from history and science to pop culture and daily curiosities.
Stuff You Should Know
Stuff You Should Know is hosted by Josh and Chuck. This podcast is your way to an intellectual adventure that covers history, science, pop culture, and daily curiosities. In each episode, Josh and Chuck’s chatty style turns complex subjects into easy-to-grasp bits of insight. They break down topics that make you curious, like the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle, why we laugh, or the cool history of chocolate.
Radiolab
Radiolab is where science, philosophy, and storytelling come together. Host Jad Abumrad gives an amazing audio adventure that goes deep into mind-bending topics. Explore the universe’s mysteries, human behavior, and the wonders of our world with fascinating stories.
1. What is Freakonomics Radio mainly made to do?
A. Study economic trends. B. Give tips on personal money.
C. Show unseen economic links to daily life. D. Look into how economy and culture connect.
2. What’s great about Part-Time Genius?
A. It makes the show interesting. B. It’s mostly about pop culture.
C. It has interviews with experts. D. It is intended to create real geniuses.
3. Which podcast might be good for those into space?
A. Part-Time Genius. B. Freakonomics Radio. C. Stuff You Should Know. D. Radiolab
B
As a hairdresser, Pon Mariappan is fairly skilled, but in his hometown of Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, this 42-year-old, is better known for something far more interesting.
In his small salon, which is about 10 square meters, you can see shaving cream cans and aftershave on the shelves, along with other hair-styling tools. Besides these, more than 1,500 books are also piled onto the shelves — including Tamil and English novels, history books, poetry books, autobiographies, and magazines. These books and the hair-styling products are competing for space on the shelves. This special collection of books is something Pon put a lot of love and effort into. It’s a library meant to help his community develop a love for reading and learn more knowledge. “Most customers, many of them senior high or junior students, are busy playing mobile games. I want to encourage them to read instead. Why not offer them something better?” he says.
Being surrounded by books has been Pon’s dream since childhood. He had to drop out in the eighth grade because his family couldn’t afford schooling, but he never lost his eagerness for reading. Before taking up hairdressing, he worked as a laborer and did odd jobs (打零工) to make ends meet — yet he always found time to explore books, which became his escape from daily hardships.
When Pon first organized the library in 2015, he focused on biographies of famous Tamils. Since then, his collection has grown steadily. Most books are bought with his own money, while others are donated. Over the years, his visitors and customers have included politicians, writers and film stars — all impressive figures. As a father of three, Pon wants the younger generation to look beyond their regular school courses. He even offers a discount on salon services to students who read a certain number of pages and write a small summary. “The aim is to foster the hobby of reading — something our youngsters are losing,” he explains.
4. Why did Pon start collecting books and run the library?
A. To make his salon more famous. B. To help his community love reading.
C To attract more customers for haircuts. D. To realize his dream of being a bookseller.
5. What do we know about Pon from Paragraph 3?
A. His family support his schooling. B. He had no time for books due to work.
C. He gave up reading after quitting school. D. Reading has always been his great passion.
6. Which of the following best describes Pon?
A. Honest and creative. B. Responsible and caring.
C. Demanding and strict. D. Knowledgeable and proud.
7. What is the purpose of this passage?
A. To describe books in Pon Mariappan’s library. B. To tell a successful story of Pon Mariappan.
C. To present a skilled hairdresser Pon Mariappan. D. To introduce a hairdresser running a salon library.
C
There’s no question about whether sleep is important for heart and brain health. Study after study has shown that it is.
Questions about the importance of how you sleep — on your back, on your side, on your stomach — haven’t been asked nearly as often. But experts say sleep position can indeed matter.
People with heart failure often experience shortness of breath that worsens when they sleep on their left side, said Dr. Rachel Salas, a sleep neurologist at the Johns Hopkins Center for Sleep and Wellness in Baltimore, leading many to prefer their right. But she said sleeping on the left side might be better for people with gastroesophageal reflux disease. Sleeping on the left side also is known to help blood flow in pregnant women.
One of the best-understood connections between sleep position and heart and brain health involves sleep apnea, where breathing stops and restarts during sleep, Redline said. “For people with sleep apnea, sleeping on the back makes their condition worse than sleeping on the side.”
“I think the bottom line for most people is if they have sleep apnea, sleeping on your side, in most cases, may be very helpful,” Redline said. “And if you don’t have sleep apnea or snore (打鼾), sleeping in a position you feel most comfortable in and where you wake least frequently is probably the simplest common-sense advice.”
Most adults should average seven to nine hours of sleep each night, according to the American Heart Association.
“We know now that sleep really touches every body system, including the heart and the brain, and it does so through influencing the health of our blood vessels, the health of our immune system, and much more”, Redline said.
“No matter the position, sleep needs to be a top concern”, she said, and “only you can put sleep first. Nobody else can do that for you.”
8. Why do some people think sleeping on the left side is not good for them?
A. It makes long-term pain more serious.
B. It stops blood flow in pregnant women.
C. It makes gastroesophageal reflux disease worse.
D. It causes shortness of breath for people with heart failure.
9. What does “sleep apnea” in Paragraph 4 refer to?
A. A sleep habit that helps protect the heart. B. A sleep issue where breathing is on and off.
C. A sleep method that prevents brain problems. D. A sleep state that always makes people wake up.
10. What sleep advice is given to people with sleep apnea?
A. They should sleep on their sides. B. They should sleep on their backs.
C. They should sleep on their stomachs. D. They should sleep less than 7 hours.
11. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. Can sleep improve the immune system? B. Is sleep position important for health?
C. How many hours of sleep do adults need? D. How can we choose a good sleep position?
D
Last summer, Wonderful Copenhagen, the city’s official tourism organization, launched a four-week pilot CopenPay program to reward visitors for making eco-conscious decisions during their stay. The program offered a simple suggestion, “Do something good for the city, and you will be rewarded in return.”
Visitors are encouraged to give up on the car and explore Copenhagen on foot or by bike, volunteer at an urban farm, help pick up trash in the canals, or choose a plant-based meal. In return, if they can show proof of their contributions through photographs or receipts (收据), they could earn free or discounted perks (福利) including a 70-minute free electric-powered canal tour with Stromma Denmark, free entry to a concert at Urban 13, or a free beer-tasting.
The program’s rewards are selected to showcase the values of Danish life and culture. In addition to its efficient public transportation system, Copenhagen’s bike facility makes it easy to get around on two wheels — one of the city’s most common forms of transportation. During peak hours, it’s common to see crowds of well-dressed cyclists riding along special bike lanes. Recycling is widely practiced with waste-sorting bins found at cafes and public spaces. And restaurants like La Banchina — deeply committed to using only local and seasonal ingredients (食材).
With mass tourism increasingly becoming a problem, this initiative (方案) was designed to encourage visitors to make more sustainable choices. And it worked. According to Wonderful Copenhagen, in 2024 there was a 29 percent increase in bike services compared to the previous year.
“CopenPay is important because it makes sustainable and local initiatives more visible and accessible, not just to residents, but also to visitors who want to experience the city in a more meaningful way,” says Livia Haaland, co-founder and gardener at Oens Have, an organic farm and restaurant in Refshale?en. “It connects people with places that reflect Copenhagen’s values around climate responsibility, community, and innovation.”
At Oens Have, visitors who lend a hand with weeding and harvesting flower heads in the garden can earn a free cup of coffee or tea.
12. What can be inferred from paragraph 2?
A. Only giving up cars gets rewards. B. Tourists need proof to get rewards.
C. Tourists cannot get meat when sightseeing. D. Free beer-tasting is the most popular reward.
13. Which of the following goes against the value of Danish life and culture?
A. Responsible. B. Sustainable. C. Mindful. D. Wasteful.
14. Why is CopenPay important?
A. It opens local projects to all. B. It increases cars on the road.
C. It uses free rewards to attract tourists. D. It forces visitors to volunteer on farms.
15. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Copenhagen’s values. B. Mass tourism problems.
C. Rewards in Copenhagen. D. CopenPay rewards green choices.
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。
Improved self-confidence can be nutritious to your life. Yet self-confidence is easy to spot but hard to develop. As you put in the work toward being confident, here are a few tips to keep in mind.
____16____When you know and accept your own strengths and weaknesses, you’re better able to appreciate and support the people around you. While confidence is great for loving others, it also helps you show love to yourself.
Be proud of yourself.
Hard work deserves to be recognized. You should also celebrate your smallest victories and give yourself a treat whatever you’d like. ____17____ As you track your progress, make sure to think back to where you started and the progress you’ve made.
Stay open minded and embrace the new.
Confident people may not be positive all the time, but they do keep a growth mindset. ____18____ For example, when you make a mistake, try to see the humor and you are more likely to respond with laughter instead of insecurity or shame.
Don’t be afraid to open up.
It can be scary to be with new people and surroundings. How to deal with this? ____19____ As you’re learning new things and stepping outside of your comfort zone, don’t be afraid to let yourself open up. Be present with where you are and what you’re doing. As you grow, you can acknowledge your fear and worries, but don’t let that prevent you from exposing yourself to new things.
Be specific.
____20____Where do you lack confidence? Where are you super confident? Identifying these aspects will help you be specific with your goals. Once you have a plan, you won’t feel worried. Discover what would give you confidence and start making purposeful actions toward obtaining it.
The expert coaches can help you build your self-confidence while striving to, be your best self.
A. Relax and take it easy.
B. Appreciate and accept yourself.
C. We all have our comfort zones.
D. You should develop such open mindedness.
E. It’s of course OK not to be positive sometimes.
F. If a big bowl of ice cream will do that for you, go for it.
G. You have to figure out what aspects you want to be more confident in.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，两分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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I grew up in poverty, and that was pretty obvious to all my teachers. In Grade 8, I won a contest for ___21___ the yearbook cover, securing my ___22___ as “that one art kid” in my class. I made the design with random pencils and crayons in the classroom, because I didn’t have any of my own.
My teachers noticed I ___23___ enjoyed making art, because there would always be doodles (涂鸦) in my notes. Everyone wanted to ___24___ with me in any assignment requiring ___25___.
Well, the day before Christmas break I was told to meet with the guidance counsellor (辅导员). My mind raced with ___26___, thinking, “What could I possibly have done wrong?” But when I got there, there was a huge, wrapped box on the table. The counsellor told me it was for me and ___27___ me to open it. It was full of art ___28___: colored pencils, pens, etc.
I remember ___29___ and crying. I asked who got it for me and the counsellor told me “Mr. Good”. I insisted on knowing who it was so I could ____30____ them. She refused to tell me. Those gifts helped me create art for years to come and I graduated with the ____31____ — Most Artistic Person.
I get all ____32____ thinking about this every now and then. Those supplies were not just tools for drawing— they were a(n) ____33____ of hope and belief in me. That simple act of kindness ____34____ a seed that has grown into a lifelong ____35____ for art.
21. A. designing B. judging C. introducing D. discovering
22. A. view B. safety C. place D. future
23. A. suddenly B. gradually C. barely D. particularly
24. A. debate B. pair C. compare D. apply
25. A. speaking B. writing C. drawing D. reading
26. A. panic B. disappointed C. anger D. sadness
27. A. directed B. forced C. encouraged D. explored
28. A. topics B. supplies C. paintings D. hints
29. A. breaking down B. burning down C. hanging out D. showing up
30. A. accept B. support C. thank D. recognize
31. A. performance B. honor C. reward D. exchange
32. A. teary-eyed B. clear-headed C. sharp-eared D. absent-minded
33. A. description B. summary C. tradition D. symbol
34. A. selected B. lent C. sowed D. wrapped
35. A. eagerness B. memory C. respect D. impression
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
On September 3,2025, a grand military parade ___36___ (hold) in Beijing, marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The event, ___37___ the theme (主题) of “Remembering the Great Victory, Promoting Peace and Development”, aimed to reflect on history, honor heroes, cherish peace, and inspire future ___38___ (generation).
The 70-minute parade had 45 formations (编队), ___39___ (include) an aerial flag guard (空中护旗方队), foot formations, honor guards (仪仗队) with historical battle flags, equipment columns (装备纵队), and air flyovers (空中梯队). The equipment section showed China’s home-made developed active-duty main battle equipment (国产现役主战装备), highlighting progress in defense. New-generation armored vehicles (装甲车), aircraft, and unmanned systems were presented ___40___ (prove) China’s will for national defense modernization.
A highlight was the ___41___ (perform) by the joint military band. They played iconic wartime songs, creating ___42___ powerful memory of history.
This parade was not ___43___ (mere) a military strength display but a promise to keep peace and learn from history. Many international guests and war veterans (退伍军人) attended, ___44___ stressed this commemoration’s (纪念活动的) global significance. After the event, people shared feelings, saying ____45____ (it) profound meaning had reminded them of hard-won peace and strengthened their determination to safeguard it.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是高一新生李华，你的英国笔友 Mike 对中国高中校园生活很感兴趣。请你用英语给他写一封信，内容包括：
1.介绍你的高中校园；
2.开学一个月来你的感受。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mike,
I hope this letter finds you well.
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
As senior high students, we were super excited when the school announced the annual Culture Festival. Our class decided to put on a drama show, and the committee chose me and my deskmate Leo to organise it together. On Orientation Day, Leo and I became friends right away, both curious about exploring the school’s impressive facilities. But this time, our first real teamwork soon ran into a problem.
When talking about the drama’s main topic, something that seemed unimportant at first quickly turned into a heated debate. I suggested a story about a former graduate’s volunteer work in a far-away village. I said it matched the school’s tradition of focusing on kindness and responsibility, which our teachers often talked about. However, Leo immediately disagreed. He preferred a fantasy story with intelligent dinosaurs and playful dolphins, which he said would attract the audience. We argued fiercely in the gym after our usual badminton practice, and several classmates who were putting away their rackets (球拍) noticed us. Leo raised his voice a little and said I was too old-fashioned, claiming that keeping to such a common theme would make our show boring. I clenched (攥紧) my fists and replied that his idea had no depth and had nothing to do with the real spirit of the Culture Festival. Neither of us wanted to give in. Our faces were red with anger, and we stormed off in different directions, leaving the unfinished debate hanging in the air and our classmates looking worried. What made things worse was that the committee was waiting for our final decision, which only added to the pressure on both of us.
For almost a week, we walked past each other in silence. Neither of us wanted to break the awkward tension that was like a thick fog between us. The pressure of the coming Culture Festival, which was only two weeks away, grew day by day. The class’s initial (起初的) excitement — once bright and enthusiastic — turned into anxious whispers that followed us around the campus.
注意：
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
Para 1. Finally, Our English teacher, Ms. Lee called us into her office.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Para 2. The next day, our class began to practice the decided drama.
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答案版
滨城高中联盟2025-2026学年度上学期高一10月份考试英语试卷
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。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How does the man usually go to work?
A. On foot. B. By car. C. By taxi.
2. What do we know about Jack?
A. He has to feed his family.
B. He can make ends meet well.
C. His family gave him lots of support.
3. When did the speakers arrive at the restaurant?
A. At about 9:00. B. At about 8:30. C. At about 8:00.
4. What does the man mean?
A. He is familiar with the manager.
B. He doesn’t know where the manager is.
C. He can’t show the woman around the building.
5. What does the woman say about Tom?
A. He is hard-working.
B. He is a highly intelligent boy.
C. He is popular with his classmates.
听下面 5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does Martin want Miss Carus to do?
A. Walk the dogs. B. Be his reference for a job. C. Help him with his resume.
7. Who is probably Miss Carus?
A. Martin’s classmate. B. A university professor. C. A volunteer organizer.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why does the woman want the kids to take fewer French classes?
A. The kids have no interest in French.
B. The kids need more spare time.
C. The kids are bad at main subjects.
9. When did the kids wake up this morning?
A. At 6:30. B. At 6:00. C. At 5:30.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What does the man say about the product the woman wants?
A. It will be shipped next week.
B. It is low in fat.
C. It is sold out.
11. What will happen tomorrow?
A. The store will be closed.
B. New goods will arrive at the store.
C. The man’s workmates will help him out.
12. What will the woman probably buy?
A. Cheddar cheese. B. A sandwich. C. Mozzarella cheese.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What was the woman doing when she met a group of people?
A. She was looking at the bus schedule.
B. She was walking on the road.
C. She was waiting for her plane.
14. How did the woman feel when she first met those people?
A. Strange. B. Confused. C. Thankful.
15. What language did those people speak to the woman?
A. French. B. Italian. C. German.
16. What did the woman lose?
A. Some money. B. Her airline ticket. C. Her passport.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What did the speaker do first when she arrived at school?
A. She toured the school. B. She met the teachers. C. She introduced herself.
18. Where did the speaker meet her classmates?
A. In the school hall. B. In front of the library. C. In the classroom.
19. How long did the speaker stay at the school?
A. Seven hours. B. Eight hours. C. Nine hours.
20. How does the speaker feel about her future school life?
A. Doubtful. B. Hopeful. C. Worried.
听力答案 略
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
High school students can gain a lot by bringing podcasts (播客) into their learning. Podcasts are a lively and easy way to explore tough subjects. Here are some great podcasts.
Freakonomics Radio
Freakonomics Radio is all about where economics and the unexpected meet. In each episode(集), host Stephen J. Dubner takes a trip through the interesting worlds of human behavior and economics. With stories and informative interviews, the podcast shows the hidden ties between economics and everyday life.
Part-Time Genius
Part-Time Genius, hosted by Will Pearson and Mangesh Hattikudur, looks into cool and funny topics. The show mixes humor and curiosity to dig into interesting facts and stories. Each episode gives listeners a fun and enlightening experience through different subjects, from history and science to pop culture and daily curiosities.
Stuff You Should Know
Stuff You Should Know is hosted by Josh and Chuck. This podcast is your way to an intellectual adventure that covers history, science, pop culture, and daily curiosities. In each episode, Josh and Chuck’s chatty style turns complex subjects into easy-to-grasp bits of insight. They break down topics that make you curious, like the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle, why we laugh, or the cool history of chocolate.
Radiolab
Radiolab is where science, philosophy, and storytelling come together. Host Jad Abumrad gives an amazing audio adventure that goes deep into mind-bending topics. Explore the universe’s mysteries, human behavior, and the wonders of our world with fascinating stories.
1. What is Freakonomics Radio mainly made to do?
A. Study economic trends. B. Give tips on personal money.
C. Show unseen economic links to daily life. D. Look into how economy and culture connect.
2. What’s great about Part-Time Genius?
A. It makes the show interesting. B. It’s mostly about pop culture.
C. It has interviews with experts. D. It is intended to create real geniuses.
3. Which podcast might be good for those into space?
A. Part-Time Genius. B. Freakonomics Radio. C. Stuff You Should Know. D. Radiolab
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. D
B
As a hairdresser, Pon Mariappan is fairly skilled, but in his hometown of Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, this 42-year-old, is better known for something far more interesting.
In his small salon, which is about 10 square meters, you can see shaving cream cans and aftershave on the shelves, along with other hair-styling tools. Besides these, more than 1,500 books are also piled onto the shelves — including Tamil and English novels, history books, poetry books, autobiographies, and magazines. These books and the hair-styling products are competing for space on the shelves. This special collection of books is something Pon put a lot of love and effort into. It’s a library meant to help his community develop a love for reading and learn more knowledge. “Most customers, many of them senior high or junior students, are busy playing mobile games. I want to encourage them to read instead. Why not offer them something better?” he says.
Being surrounded by books has been Pon’s dream since childhood. He had to drop out in the eighth grade because his family couldn’t afford schooling, but he never lost his eagerness for reading. Before taking up hairdressing, he worked as a laborer and did odd jobs (打零工) to make ends meet — yet he always found time to explore books, which became his escape from daily hardships.
When Pon first organized the library in 2015, he focused on biographies of famous Tamils. Since then, his collection has grown steadily. Most books are bought with his own money, while others are donated. Over the years, his visitors and customers have included politicians, writers and film stars — all impressive figures. As a father of three, Pon wants the younger generation to look beyond their regular school courses. He even offers a discount on salon services to students who read a certain number of pages and write a small summary. “The aim is to foster the hobby of reading — something our youngsters are losing,” he explains.
4. Why did Pon start collecting books and run the library?
A. To make his salon more famous. B. To help his community love reading.
C To attract more customers for haircuts. D. To realize his dream of being a bookseller.
5. What do we know about Pon from Paragraph 3?
A. His family support his schooling. B. He had no time for books due to work.
C. He gave up reading after quitting school. D. Reading has always been his great passion.
6. Which of the following best describes Pon?
A. Honest and creative. B. Responsible and caring.
C. Demanding and strict. D. Knowledgeable and proud.
7. What is the purpose of this passage?
A. To describe books in Pon Mariappan’s library. B. To tell a successful story of Pon Mariappan.
C. To present a skilled hairdresser Pon Mariappan. D. To introduce a hairdresser running a salon library.
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. B 7. D
C
There’s no question about whether sleep is important for heart and brain health. Study after study has shown that it is.
Questions about the importance of how you sleep — on your back, on your side, on your stomach — haven’t been asked nearly as often. But experts say sleep position can indeed matter.
People with heart failure often experience shortness of breath that worsens when they sleep on their left side, said Dr. Rachel Salas, a sleep neurologist at the Johns Hopkins Center for Sleep and Wellness in Baltimore, leading many to prefer their right. But she said sleeping on the left side might be better for people with gastroesophageal reflux disease. Sleeping on the left side also is known to help blood flow in pregnant women.
One of the best-understood connections between sleep position and heart and brain health involves sleep apnea, where breathing stops and restarts during sleep, Redline said. “For people with sleep apnea, sleeping on the back makes their condition worse than sleeping on the side.”
“I think the bottom line for most people is if they have sleep apnea, sleeping on your side, in most cases, may be very helpful,” Redline said. “And if you don’t have sleep apnea or snore (打鼾), sleeping in a position you feel most comfortable in and where you wake least frequently is probably the simplest common-sense advice.”
Most adults should average seven to nine hours of sleep each night, according to the American Heart Association.
“We know now that sleep really touches every body system, including the heart and the brain, and it does so through influencing the health of our blood vessels, the health of our immune system, and much more”, Redline said.
“No matter the position, sleep needs to be a top concern”, she said, and “only you can put sleep first. Nobody else can do that for you.”
8. Why do some people think sleeping on the left side is not good for them?
A. It makes long-term pain more serious.
B. It stops blood flow in pregnant women.
C. It makes gastroesophageal reflux disease worse.
D. It causes shortness of breath for people with heart failure.
9. What does “sleep apnea” in Paragraph 4 refer to?
A. A sleep habit that helps protect the heart. B. A sleep issue where breathing is on and off.
C. A sleep method that prevents brain problems. D. A sleep state that always makes people wake up.
10. What sleep advice is given to people with sleep apnea?
A. They should sleep on their sides. B. They should sleep on their backs.
C. They should sleep on their stomachs. D. They should sleep less than 7 hours.
11. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. Can sleep improve the immune system? B. Is sleep position important for health?
C. How many hours of sleep do adults need? D. How can we choose a good sleep position?
【答案】8. D 9. B 10. A 11. B
D
Last summer, Wonderful Copenhagen, the city’s official tourism organization, launched a four-week pilot CopenPay program to reward visitors for making eco-conscious decisions during their stay. The program offered a simple suggestion, “Do something good for the city, and you will be rewarded in return.”
Visitors are encouraged to give up on the car and explore Copenhagen on foot or by bike, volunteer at an urban farm, help pick up trash in the canals, or choose a plant-based meal. In return, if they can show proof of their contributions through photographs or receipts (收据), they could earn free or discounted perks (福利) including a 70-minute free electric-powered canal tour with Stromma Denmark, free entry to a concert at Urban 13, or a free beer-tasting.
The program’s rewards are selected to showcase the values of Danish life and culture. In addition to its efficient public transportation system, Copenhagen’s bike facility makes it easy to get around on two wheels — one of the city’s most common forms of transportation. During peak hours, it’s common to see crowds of well-dressed cyclists riding along special bike lanes. Recycling is widely practiced with waste-sorting bins found at cafes and public spaces. And restaurants like La Banchina — deeply committed to using only local and seasonal ingredients (食材).
With mass tourism increasingly becoming a problem, this initiative (方案) was designed to encourage visitors to make more sustainable choices. And it worked. According to Wonderful Copenhagen, in 2024 there was a 29 percent increase in bike services compared to the previous year.
“CopenPay is important because it makes sustainable and local initiatives more visible and accessible, not just to residents, but also to visitors who want to experience the city in a more meaningful way,” says Livia Haaland, co-founder and gardener at Oens Have, an organic farm and restaurant in Refshale?en. “It connects people with places that reflect Copenhagen’s values around climate responsibility, community, and innovation.”
At Oens Have, visitors who lend a hand with weeding and harvesting flower heads in the garden can earn a free cup of coffee or tea.
12. What can be inferred from paragraph 2?
A. Only giving up cars gets rewards. B. Tourists need proof to get rewards.
C. Tourists cannot get meat when sightseeing. D. Free beer-tasting is the most popular reward.
13. Which of the following goes against the value of Danish life and culture?
A. Responsible. B. Sustainable. C. Mindful. D. Wasteful.
14. Why is CopenPay important?
A. It opens local projects to all. B. It increases cars on the road.
C. It uses free rewards to attract tourists. D. It forces visitors to volunteer on farms.
15. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Copenhagen’s values. B. Mass tourism problems.
C. Rewards in Copenhagen. D. CopenPay rewards green choices.
【答案】12. B 13. D 14. A 15. D
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。
Improved self-confidence can be nutritious to your life. Yet self-confidence is easy to spot but hard to develop. As you put in the work toward being confident, here are a few tips to keep in mind.
____16____When you know and accept your own strengths and weaknesses, you’re better able to appreciate and support the people around you. While confidence is great for loving others, it also helps you show love to yourself.
Be proud of yourself.
Hard work deserves to be recognized. You should also celebrate your smallest victories and give yourself a treat whatever you’d like. ____17____ As you track your progress, make sure to think back to where you started and the progress you’ve made.
Stay open minded and embrace the new.
Confident people may not be positive all the time, but they do keep a growth mindset. ____18____ For example, when you make a mistake, try to see the humor and you are more likely to respond with laughter instead of insecurity or shame.
Don’t be afraid to open up.
It can be scary to be with new people and surroundings. How to deal with this? ____19____ As you’re learning new things and stepping outside of your comfort zone, don’t be afraid to let yourself open up. Be present with where you are and what you’re doing. As you grow, you can acknowledge your fear and worries, but don’t let that prevent you from exposing yourself to new things.
Be specific.
____20____Where do you lack confidence? Where are you super confident? Identifying these aspects will help you be specific with your goals. Once you have a plan, you won’t feel worried. Discover what would give you confidence and start making purposeful actions toward obtaining it.
The expert coaches can help you build your self-confidence while striving to, be your best self.
A. Relax and take it easy.
B. Appreciate and accept yourself.
C. We all have our comfort zones.
D. You should develop such open mindedness.
E. It’s of course OK not to be positive sometimes.
F. If a big bowl of ice cream will do that for you, go for it.
G. You have to figure out what aspects you want to be more confident in.
【答案】16. B 17. F 18. D 19. A 20. G
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，两分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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I grew up in poverty, and that was pretty obvious to all my teachers. In Grade 8, I won a contest for ___21___ the yearbook cover, securing my ___22___ as “that one art kid” in my class. I made the design with random pencils and crayons in the classroom, because I didn’t have any of my own.
My teachers noticed I ___23___ enjoyed making art, because there would always be doodles (涂鸦) in my notes. Everyone wanted to ___24___ with me in any assignment requiring ___25___.
Well, the day before Christmas break I was told to meet with the guidance counsellor (辅导员). My mind raced with ___26___, thinking, “What could I possibly have done wrong?” But when I got there, there was a huge, wrapped box on the table. The counsellor told me it was for me and ___27___ me to open it. It was full of art ___28___: colored pencils, pens, etc.
I remember ___29___ and crying. I asked who got it for me and the counsellor told me “Mr. Good”. I insisted on knowing who it was so I could ____30____ them. She refused to tell me. Those gifts helped me create art for years to come and I graduated with the ____31____ — Most Artistic Person.
I get all ____32____ thinking about this every now and then. Those supplies were not just tools for drawing— they were a(n) ____33____ of hope and belief in me. That simple act of kindness ____34____ a seed that has grown into a lifelong ____35____ for art.
21. A. designing B. judging C. introducing D. discovering
22. A. view B. safety C. place D. future
23. A. suddenly B. gradually C. barely D. particularly
24. A. debate B. pair C. compare D. apply
25. A. speaking B. writing C. drawing D. reading
26. A. panic B. disappointed C. anger D. sadness
27. A. directed B. forced C. encouraged D. explored
28. A. topics B. supplies C. paintings D. hints
29. A. breaking down B. burning down C. hanging out D. showing up
30. A. accept B. support C. thank D. recognize
31. A. performance B. honor C. reward D. exchange
32. A. teary-eyed B. clear-headed C. sharp-eared D. absent-minded
33. A. description B. summary C. tradition D. symbol
34. A. selected B. lent C. sowed D. wrapped
35. A. eagerness B. memory C. respect D. impression
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. D 24. B 25. C 26. A 27. C 28. B 29. A 30. C 31. B 32. A 33. D 34. C 35. A
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
On September 3,2025, a grand military parade ___36___ (hold) in Beijing, marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The event, ___37___ the theme (主题) of “Remembering the Great Victory, Promoting Peace and Development”, aimed to reflect on history, honor heroes, cherish peace, and inspire future ___38___ (generation).
The 70-minute parade had 45 formations (编队), ___39___ (include) an aerial flag guard (空中护旗方队), foot formations, honor guards (仪仗队) with historical battle flags, equipment columns (装备纵队), and air flyovers (空中梯队). The equipment section showed China’s home-made developed active-duty main battle equipment (国产现役主战装备), highlighting progress in defense. New-generation armored vehicles (装甲车), aircraft, and unmanned systems were presented ___40___ (prove) China’s will for national defense modernization.
A highlight was the ___41___ (perform) by the joint military band. They played iconic wartime songs, creating ___42___ powerful memory of history.
This parade was not ___43___ (mere) a military strength display but a promise to keep peace and learn from history. Many international guests and war veterans (退伍军人) attended, ___44___ stressed this commemoration’s (纪念活动的) global significance. After the event, people shared feelings, saying ____45____ (it) profound meaning had reminded them of hard-won peace and strengthened their determination to safeguard it.
【答案】36. was held
37. with 38. generations
39. including
40. to prove
41. performance
42. a 43. merely
44. which 45. its
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是高一新生李华，你的英国笔友 Mike 对中国高中校园生活很感兴趣。请你用英语给他写一封信，内容包括：
1.介绍你的高中校园；
2.开学一个月来你的感受。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mike,
I hope this letter finds you well.
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Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】范文：
Dear Mike,
I hope this letter finds you well. Learning that you’re interested in Chinese senior high school life, I’m writing to share mine with you.
Our campus is grand and modern. There are tall buildings with advanced facilities, a spacious gym for sports, and a big library full of books. After class, we can take part in various activities, like club events, and also some volunteer work, which not only help us gain more skills but also teach us to care about others.
In the first month, studying is both challenging and rewarding. I feel pressured sometimes but stay calm by organizing my schedule well.
Well begun, half done. This was a good start to my new school life, and I believe it leads to a great ending. By the way, how’s your school life? Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
As senior high students, we were super excited when the school announced the annual Culture Festival. Our class decided to put on a drama show, and the committee chose me and my deskmate Leo to organise it together. On Orientation Day, Leo and I became friends right away, both curious about exploring the school’s impressive facilities. But this time, our first real teamwork soon ran into a problem.
When talking about the drama’s main topic, something that seemed unimportant at first quickly turned into a heated debate. I suggested a story about a former graduate’s volunteer work in a far-away village. I said it matched the school’s tradition of focusing on kindness and responsibility, which our teachers often talked about. However, Leo immediately disagreed. He preferred a fantasy story with intelligent dinosaurs and playful dolphins, which he said would attract the audience. We argued fiercely in the gym after our usual badminton practice, and several classmates who were putting away their rackets (球拍) noticed us. Leo raised his voice a little and said I was too old-fashioned, claiming that keeping to such a common theme would make our show boring. I clenched (攥紧) my fists and replied that his idea had no depth and had nothing to do with the real spirit of the Culture Festival. Neither of us wanted to give in. Our faces were red with anger, and we stormed off in different directions, leaving the unfinished debate hanging in the air and our classmates looking worried. What made things worse was that the committee was waiting for our final decision, which only added to the pressure on both of us.
For almost a week, we walked past each other in silence. Neither of us wanted to break the awkward tension that was like a thick fog between us. The pressure of the coming Culture Festival, which was only two weeks away, grew day by day. The class’s initial (起初的) excitement — once bright and enthusiastic — turned into anxious whispers that followed us around the campus.
注意：
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
Para 1. Finally, Our English teacher, Ms. Lee called us into her office.
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Para 2. The next day, our class began to practice the decided drama.
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【答案】范文：
Para 1. Finally, Our English teacher, Ms. Lee called us into her office. Smiling warmly, she gestured for us to sit opposite, her calm and soft voice melting some of the tension in our heart. “I heard about your story” she said. She picked up a pen and drew two circles on a piece of paper. “Your idea has soul, Li Hua — it ties to our school’s values. Leo’s has sparkle — it grabs attention. But why not combine them together?” Her words made our eyes widen. We exchanged glances, cheered happily and quickly formed the harmonious practice plan.
Para 2. The next day, our class began to practise the decided drama. Leo and I sat side by side during the practising scene, laughing as we adjusted lines. On the day of the Culture Festival, the audience cheered loudly when the dinosaurs “visited” the village and the kids learned about helping others. After the show, Leo clapped my shoulder, “Great job — we did it together.” Looking at the smiling faces around us, I realized that teamwork isn’t about winning an argument, but about listening and combining strengths. It was a lesson far more precious than any successful performance
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