江苏省徐州市2026届高三上学期期中抽测英语试卷（含答案，无听力原文及音频）

2025～2026学年度第一学期高三年级期中抽测
英语试题
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. Where will the two speakers meet
A. At the lake. B. At Sarah’s home. C. At the bus stop.
2. What will the man do next
A. Play with the cat. B. Wash the dog. C. Walk the dog.
3. What time does the man suggest catching the bus home
A. At 8:30 p.m. B. At 9:30 p.m. C. At 9:50 p.m.
4. What is the conversation mainly about
A. A painting. B. A dress. C. A schoolmate.
5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. A couple. B. Neighbors. C. Delivery man and customer.
第二节
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 the man like about the Beachcomber Hotel
A. It’s close to the main town.
B. It offers delicious local food.
C. It is much more expensive.
7. What will the woman do next
A. Recommend a website.
B. Read some reviews online.
C. Ask her friends for advice.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What does the man probably do
A. He’s a cook. B. He’s a teacher. C. He’s a doctor.
9. What does the man mean at the end of the conversation
A. Salt isn’t that terrible.
B. The woman shouldn’t eat salt.
C. More studies on salt need to be done.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题
10. Where does the man decide to go this Saturday night
A. Little field in Brooklyn.
B. The David H. Koch Theater.
C. The New York Botanical Garden.
11. What does the woman like doing on weekends
A. Going to the movies. B. Playing music. C. Relaxing at home.
12. When will the man probably see the woman
A. On Wednesday. B. On Thursday. C. On Saturday.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What did the man think about the book that the film is based on
A. It was not as good as the film.
B. It was extremely impressive.
C. It was better than he expected.
14. What kind of films does the woman like
A. Science fiction. B. Horror films. C. Comedies.
15. When did the woman go on the ghost train
A. Last spring. B. Last summer. C. Last winter.
16. What will the speakers probably do
A. Leave early and get a takeout.
B. Watch another different film.
C. Leave early and eat at a restaurant.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When is the store closing
A. In fifteen minutes. B. In thirty minutes. C. In one hour.
18. When will free coffee be offered
A. On next Monday morning.
B. On next Tuesday morning.
C. Throughout the weekends.
19. Which item will be 50% off
A. Halloween decorations. B. The mashed potatoes. C. The oven-baked turkeys.
20. How can a customer save 10% on the grocery bill
A. By participating in the food drive.
B. By purchasing the honey-baked ham.
C. By shopping during the holiday.
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
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1. What is the main purpose of the advertisement
A. To promote pet services. B. To employ pet workers.
C. To call for pet protection. D. To popularize pet-raising science.
2. What bonus service will Karla’s Pet Care offer
A. Dog walking. B. Petting sitting.
C. Plants watering. D. Medical caring.
3. What satisfied Dacre J. most
A. Experienced Staff. B. In-Time Updates.
C. Flexible Scheduling. D. Personalized Care Plans.
B
A few months into my first year of teaching middle-school English, I carefully structured the class time for silent, light-dimmed independent reading. Most of the students were buried in a novel at their desks. But six or seven kids would just be window-staring or doodling (涂鸦), the book lying sad and forgotten before them.
I saw their resistance to reading as both a teaching challenge and a personal offence. I tried “sticks and carrots” method: assigning mini book reports and giving nonreaders bad grades as punishment, creating whole-class reading challenges with pizza parties as rewards and offering graphic novels and magazines to encourage them. None worked. Instead, nonreaders hated reading and me more.
The problem kept me awake. Then I remembered my 11th-grade English teacher, Ms. Germanas. She had made the whole class read The Scarlet Letter by having everyone sit in a circle and read aloud each afternoon. Though no one enjoyed the novel, we finished it. This went against my goal of fostering independent-minded students driven by love for literature and human connection, but I had to change. I abandoned independent reading and decided to read a book together as a class.
That Friday, students found desks in a circle, each with a copy of Of Mice and Men written by Steinbeck. I told them we’d read aloud page by page. It worked. Gradually, nonreaders stopped staring or doodling. A few weeks later, even the most inveterate (积习难改的) nonreader listened, followed the book, and mouthed the words.
I taught English for another decade after that class. Each year, although I was asked to spend less time on literature, more time training students to hunt down main ideas of the text, I refused and kept reading novels aloud. I’ll never forget the dark, quiet classroom when we reached the tragic final pages of Steinbeck’s classic. There seemed to be very little happening in the world outside the windows.
4. Why does the author mention his early teaching experience
A. To express his complaints. B. To arouse readers’ sympathy.
C. To present his puzzlement. D. To inform readers of a finding.
5. How did the author try to deal with the students’ resistance to reading
A. Punishing nonreaders with low marks.
B. Treating top students to pizzas.
C. Rewarding top students with magazines.
D. Assigning nonreaders more reports.
6. What did the writer learn from Ms. Germanas
A. Focusing on literature.
B. Reading aloud together.
C. Searching for main ideas.
D. Highlighting independent reading.
7. What does the underlined sentence imply
A. The students’ reading ability improved.
B. The students’ interests have changed.
C. The students were absorbed in reading.
D. The students preferred tragic novels.
C
Laura Mitchell, a cycling enthusiast, believes bikes bring kids independence and joy. Yet when teaching her 6 and 9-year-olds to ride, she had to use a school parking lot — their neighborhood has dangerous roads and intersections. Now skilled riders, the kids still can’t cycle unsupervised (无人监督的). Mitchell worries about road safety, not her kids’ rule-following, admitting, “It’s chaotic out there, and I’ve had close calls.”
America’s roads have grown more chaotic in decades: higher speed limits, bigger vehicles, and more aggressive, phone-distracted drivers. Though child injuries or deaths from cars while walking or biking have fallen since the 1970s, the CDC says this is because fewer kids go outside, not safer streets. This creates a cycle: drivers unaccustomed to kids drive less safely, causing more accidents. Thus, parents are more anxious and restrictive.
Peter Gray, a Boston College professor, notes that fewer kids are outside, which isn’t just for fear of cars. Since the 1980s, society has seen kids as fragile, shrinking their ability to explore independently. He argues childhood’s purpose is building independence, and without it, kids miss out on growing up. Though he advocates for kids’ freedom, he won’t let his 5-year-old granddaughter bike outside — her road has no sidewalks and speeding cars.
Esther Walker, from youth cycling nonprofit Outride, says fewer kids walk or bike to school. Outride works with over 400 American and Canadian schools to teach safe riding. 20-50% of middle-schoolers in the program have never touched a bike. After the program, kids value the freedom, confidence, joy, and new friendships biking brings.
Some parents advocate for safer communities. San Francisco’s Mahdi Rahimi started Safe Streets Bernal to push for better intersection visibility, lower speeds, and protected bike lanes, hoping his kids can walk to the store alone. Eric and Mary Beth Olson’s 5-year-old daughter Sidney was killed by a tractor-trailer in 2023. They founded the Rainbow Fund to improve child safety after learning neighbors also avoided the dangerous intersection.
Mitchell now leads Our Streets, a transit safety nonprofit. She notes parents should push for safer spaces, prepare kids for dangers, and wait for the right time to let them explore.
8. What is Laura Mitchell concerned about
A. Traffic safety. B. Kids’ growth.
C. Kids’ independence. D. Cycling rules.
9. What does paragraph 2 mainly illustrate
A. Parents’ anxiety and expectation.
B. Current dangerous road situation.
C. Declining road accidents in America.
D. Present condition of American vehicles.
10. What does the author want to convey by the cases of Gray and Walker
A. Vehicle speeds must be limited.
B. Kids’ freedom needs safer roads.
C. Cycling to school requires more attention.
D. Kids’ exploring abilities are to be enhanced.
11. Why do some parents establish organizations
A. To create safer environment for kids.
B. To arouse drivers’ safety awareness.
C. To call for government recognition.
D. To build up community responsibility.
D
One of the best parts of being a parent has to be watching children discover the world around them. “What’s that in your hand Is it — a ball Do you think it will roll down this hill ” you might ask your kid. Then you get to enjoy their shouts of delight as they explore just that. Yet over time parents may find that their child is becoming less curious about science. Why does this shift happen
There are, of course, a number of different factors at play, but according to a recent study, this loss of interest may be partly the result of subtle (微妙的) language cues children hear.
When talking to children, many adults might say things like “Let’s be scientists today!” (to promote curiosity) or “You’re such a good scientist!” (to praise a child). But this kind of language, which focuses on science as an identity rather than a set of activities and actions that people do, can be demotivating. One study showed that kids as young as four persisted longer when their cue to participate in science activities was “Let’s do science” rather than “Let’s be scientists.”
But it’s also true that during adolescence, kids are actively trying on and ultimately forming different identities for themselves. So in contrast to its demotivating effects on young children, identity focused language may help teens stay interested in science. In one study, cueing a future identity based on science (such as “scientist” or “doctor”) motivated middle schoolers to do more homework and was associated with higher grades. That might be because if teens think of themselves as scientists, then they are willing to do what it takes to be the person they want to become.
Focusing on these actions when children are young might help them persist in hard tasks or lessons. But as older children gain experience in these areas and start forming ideas of whom they want to become, emphasizing future science-dependent identities might also be helpful in maintaining an interest in science.
How these two versions of subtle language cues might work together has yet to be tested. Perhaps this research could be done by your future scientist.
12. How do parents motivate their child’s curiosity about science
A. By playing ball games. B. By keeping them company.
C. By giving language cues. D. By encouraging them to reply.
13. In which sentence, “at play” means the same with the underlined one
A. This time curiosity is at play.
B. Unlucky in love, lucky at play.
C. The toy reminds us of when we were at play.
D. Pause and smell a rose or watch children at play.
14. What determines the effectiveness of language hints according to the research
A. Language focus and kids’ age group.
B. Language diversity and kids’ grades.
C. Adults’ motivation and kids’ interest.
D. Adults’ identities and kids’ willingness.
15. Which column is this text probably taken from
A. Environment. B. Parenting. C. Health. D. Lifestyle.
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。
How to Do a Self-Analysis
You are always growing and changing based on your personality and life experiences. Therefore, it’s important to regularly take time to conduct a self-analysis. ____16____ Here are some tips on conducting a self-analysis.
Assessing your self-esteem (自尊)
Start by reflecting on childhood experiences. Ask yourself: Did people listen to you Were your achievements recognized These help shape your self-perception. Keep a journal to track your mood shifts. Each change usually connects to your inner voice, which either encourages you or makes you feel bad. So, whenever your mood is about to change, write down the thoughts that come to your mind. ____17____.
Understanding your personality
Use the “Big Five” traits. They reveal key parts of your personality for interacting with others. Draw five vertical lines on paper. Label them with “Extraversion”, “Neuroticism”, “Conscientiousness”, “Agreeableness” and “Openness to Experience”. ____18____ his helps you understand why you act the way you do.
Making a self-assessment
List what you achieved in the past year. If you find it hard to remember your achievements, use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result). ____19____. Also, write down the areas where you want to improve. It is very important to be objective during your self-analysis.
____20____
Some people think therapy is only for big, unsolvable problems. However, that’s far from the truth. A consultant or therapist can help you with self-analysis. They are trained and fair, and they understand the common thinking mistakes people make.
Consistently practice these self-analysis methods and you’ll know yourself better and make progress steadily.
A. Examining your health status
B. Seeking help from professionals
C. This allows you to highlight your value
D. Then rate yourself “High” or “Low” on each
E. Changing, good or bad, can bring stress as you adapt
F. They often reflect how you see yourself, others, and the world
G. It helps you reflect on where you are in various aspects of your life
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Ella, together with her dad and grandma, moved to Alaska when dad got a railroad job there. Ella loved the new place ____21____. Grandma, though, hated it. She ____22____ about the bone-chilling cold. She spent her days by the window, her knitting needles idle in her lap, longing for the Kansas sun and her ____23____.
Ella’s worry grew into a tight knot in her chest. ____24____, she turned to her new friend, Sarah, and her kind aunt, Grace. “She ____25____ her sunflowers,” Ella explained. Grace suggested making a sunflower-patterned quilt. The three secretly sewed it, using ____26____ threads for sunflowers Ella fetched from home.
Yet Ella soon noticed grandma growing ____27____ — she even cried one day, saying, “I’m so ____28____.” Ella realized she’d been so busy sewing that she’d ____29____ grandma. What grandma needed wasn’t a quilt, but ____30____.
Ella took grandma to Sarah’s house, where she ____31____ the quilt project. Tears filled grandma’s eyes. “You did this for me ” She ____32____ them, and the four sewed together. They talked, ____33____ stories of Kansas and Alaska, laughed at Sarah’s jokes, and listened to Grace’s wisdom. Grandma’s skilled fingers guided the younger ones, her laughter joining theirs. Ella knew then that they weren’t just sewing a quilt; they were ____34____ her grandmother’s heart, and in doing so, they were building a new ____35____, together, under the vast Alaskan sky.
21 A. consequently B. instantly C. finally D. casually
22. A. worried B. inquired C. complained D. commented
23. A. quilts B. garden C. neighborhood D. sunflowers
24. A. Desperate B. Confused C. Disappointed D. Awkward
25. A. admires B. cuts C. misses D. plants
26. A. strong B. bright C. expensive D. rare
27. A. weaker B. older C. stranger D. sadder
28. A. exhausted B. worthless C. hopeless D. homesick
29. A. deserted B. neglected C. blamed D. spoiled
30. A. encouragement B. help C. company D. pity
31. A. revealed B. evaluated C. accomplished D. designed
32. A. comforted B. observed C. congratulated D. joined
33. A. shared B. read C. invented D. adapted
34. A. opening B. winning C. softening D. mending
35. A. relationship B. life C. identity D. style
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Once buried in the dust of archaeological sites, oracle bone inscriptions(甲骨文) are now breathing new vitality into contemporary culture in various areas. In the field of design, these age-old characters have evolved into trendy elements. A well-known clothing brand, for instance, launched a T-shirt collection ____36____ (feature) oracle bone inscriptions. The unique combination appealed to young consumers, contributing to a rapid sell-out online.
Digital media has also served as ____37____ bridge to popularize this ancient writing. A short video series ____38____ (title) Oracle Bone Stories has gained over 10 million views, each episode ____39____ (creative) employing animations to explain the origin of a character.
Education is another stage ____40____ oracle bone inscriptions are making their mark. Many high schools in China have included oracle bone studies in their ____41____ (option) courses. Students practice copying basic characters and interpreting their meanings, which fosters a deeper affection ____42____ Chinese culture. A student shared, “I used to find ancient writing boring, but now I realize each character is like a fascinating story.”
Therefore, this ancient cultural heritage ____43____ (integrate) into modern life deeply so far. This creative integration of tradition and modernity ____44____ (prove) that oracle bone inscriptions are not mere heritages of the past _____45_____ a dynamic part of Chinese culture that continues to inspire new forms of expression.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 学校英文报发起一个“Making friends online or offline”的讨论。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1. 你的看法；
2. 说明理由。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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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语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Peter and Oliver were crazy about basketball. After school, you could always find them on the school basketball court, sweat dripping from their foreheads as the sun dipped low. Peter had a natural talent for shooting hoops, while Oliver struggled a little with his dribbling (运球). Though Oliver didn’t play as well as Peter, he was a warm-hearted child willing to accept others’ opinions. The basketball court often witnessed their laughter mixed with the sound of the ball bouncing on the concrete.
A piece of exciting news came one day: the school would attend a youth basketball tournament of the city. All boys buzzed with excitement. Almost every one of them wanted to join the school team, and Peter and Oliver wanted it more than anyone else. “Imagine us playing together on the court, representing our school!” Peter said one day, grinning. Oliver’s eyes lit up. From that day on, they trained even harder. They woke up early to practice before school, worked on passing drills during lunch breaks, and stayed late to perfect their shots. Oliver’s skills got better, but he still looked up to Peter.
The day the school team list was announced finally arrived. Everyone sat on the edge of their seats, waiting for the headmaster, Mr. Lee, to speak. Peter sat up straight, confident he’d make it. But Oliver’s hands were shaking, and he stared at his desk, too nervous to look up. Peter gently nudged (轻推) him. “Don’t worry,” he whispered. “We’re both getting in. I know it.”
Mr. Lee started reading the names: “Tom, Jake, Sam… Peter.” A big smile spread across Peter’s face. He turned to high-five Oliver, only to see Oliver’s pale face. Mr. Lee finished the list, and Oliver’s name wasn’t there. Oliver’s shoulders slumped, and he stared out the window, blinking hard to hold back tears. After Mr. Lee left, Oliver dashed out of the room.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Peter ran after Oliver, trying to comfort him.
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The match day saw Oliver sitting beside the court, happily watching.
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答案版
2025～2026学年度第一学期高三年级期中抽测
英语试题
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. Where will the two speakers meet
A. At the lake. B. At Sarah’s home. C. At the bus stop.
2. What will the man do next
A. Play with the cat. B. Wash the dog. C. Walk the dog.
3. What time does the man suggest catching the bus home
A. At 8:30 p.m. B. At 9:30 p.m. C. At 9:50 p.m.
4. What is the conversation mainly about
A. A painting. B. A dress. C. A schoolmate.
5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. A couple. B. Neighbors. C. Delivery man and customer.
第二节
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 the man like about the Beachcomber Hotel
A. It’s close to the main town.
B. It offers delicious local food.
C. It is much more expensive.
7. What will the woman do next
A. Recommend a website.
B. Read some reviews online.
C. Ask her friends for advice.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What does the man probably do
A. He’s a cook. B. He’s a teacher. C. He’s a doctor.
9. What does the man mean at the end of the conversation
A. Salt isn’t that terrible.
B. The woman shouldn’t eat salt.
C. More studies on salt need to be done.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题
10. Where does the man decide to go this Saturday night
A. Little field in Brooklyn.
B. The David H. Koch Theater.
C. The New York Botanical Garden.
11. What does the woman like doing on weekends
A. Going to the movies. B. Playing music. C. Relaxing at home.
12. When will the man probably see the woman
A. On Wednesday. B. On Thursday. C. On Saturday.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What did the man think about the book that the film is based on
A. It was not as good as the film.
B. It was extremely impressive.
C. It was better than he expected.
14. What kind of films does the woman like
A. Science fiction. B. Horror films. C. Comedies.
15. When did the woman go on the ghost train
A. Last spring. B. Last summer. C. Last winter.
16. What will the speakers probably do
A. Leave early and get a takeout.
B. Watch another different film.
C. Leave early and eat at a restaurant.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When is the store closing
A. In fifteen minutes. B. In thirty minutes. C. In one hour.
18. When will free coffee be offered
A. On next Monday morning.
B. On next Tuesday morning.
C. Throughout the weekends.
19. Which item will be 50% off
A. Halloween decorations. B. The mashed potatoes. C. The oven-baked turkeys.
20. How can a customer save 10% on the grocery bill
A. By participating in the food drive.
B. By purchasing the honey-baked ham.
C. By shopping during the holiday.
1~5 ABCAB 6~10 BCCAA 11~15 CBBCCB 16~20 CBBAA
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
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Why Choose Karla’s Pet Care
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In-Time Updates: Detailed reports of your pet’s activities during each visit
Bonus Services
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Our Clients Love Us!
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1. What is the main purpose of the advertisement
A. To promote pet services. B. To employ pet workers.
C. To call for pet protection. D. To popularize pet-raising science.
2. What bonus service will Karla’s Pet Care offer
A. Dog walking. B. Petting sitting.
C. Plants watering. D. Medical caring.
3. What satisfied Dacre J. most
A. Experienced Staff. B. In-Time Updates.
C. Flexible Scheduling. D. Personalized Care Plans.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B
B
A few months into my first year of teaching middle-school English, I carefully structured the class time for silent, light-dimmed independent reading. Most of the students were buried in a novel at their desks. But six or seven kids would just be window-staring or doodling (涂鸦), the book lying sad and forgotten before them.
I saw their resistance to reading as both a teaching challenge and a personal offence. I tried “sticks and carrots” method: assigning mini book reports and giving nonreaders bad grades as punishment, creating whole-class reading challenges with pizza parties as rewards and offering graphic novels and magazines to encourage them. None worked. Instead, nonreaders hated reading and me more.
The problem kept me awake. Then I remembered my 11th-grade English teacher, Ms. Germanas. She had made the whole class read The Scarlet Letter by having everyone sit in a circle and read aloud each afternoon. Though no one enjoyed the novel, we finished it. This went against my goal of fostering independent-minded students driven by love for literature and human connection, but I had to change. I abandoned independent reading and decided to read a book together as a class.
That Friday, students found desks in a circle, each with a copy of Of Mice and Men written by Steinbeck. I told them we’d read aloud page by page. It worked. Gradually, nonreaders stopped staring or doodling. A few weeks later, even the most inveterate (积习难改的) nonreader listened, followed the book, and mouthed the words.
I taught English for another decade after that class. Each year, although I was asked to spend less time on literature, more time training students to hunt down main ideas of the text, I refused and kept reading novels aloud. I’ll never forget the dark, quiet classroom when we reached the tragic final pages of Steinbeck’s classic. There seemed to be very little happening in the world outside the windows.
4. Why does the author mention his early teaching experience
A. To express his complaints. B. To arouse readers’ sympathy.
C. To present his puzzlement. D. To inform readers of a finding.
5. How did the author try to deal with the students’ resistance to reading
A. Punishing nonreaders with low marks.
B. Treating top students to pizzas.
C. Rewarding top students with magazines.
D. Assigning nonreaders more reports.
6. What did the writer learn from Ms. Germanas
A. Focusing on literature.
B. Reading aloud together.
C. Searching for main ideas.
D. Highlighting independent reading.
7. What does the underlined sentence imply
A. The students’ reading ability improved.
B. The students’ interests have changed.
C. The students were absorbed in reading.
D. The students preferred tragic novels.
【答案】4. C 5. A 6. B 7. C
C
Laura Mitchell, a cycling enthusiast, believes bikes bring kids independence and joy. Yet when teaching her 6 and 9-year-olds to ride, she had to use a school parking lot — their neighborhood has dangerous roads and intersections. Now skilled riders, the kids still can’t cycle unsupervised (无人监督的). Mitchell worries about road safety, not her kids’ rule-following, admitting, “It’s chaotic out there, and I’ve had close calls.”
America’s roads have grown more chaotic in decades: higher speed limits, bigger vehicles, and more aggressive, phone-distracted drivers. Though child injuries or deaths from cars while walking or biking have fallen since the 1970s, the CDC says this is because fewer kids go outside, not safer streets. This creates a cycle: drivers unaccustomed to kids drive less safely, causing more accidents. Thus, parents are more anxious and restrictive.
Peter Gray, a Boston College professor, notes that fewer kids are outside, which isn’t just for fear of cars. Since the 1980s, society has seen kids as fragile, shrinking their ability to explore independently. He argues childhood’s purpose is building independence, and without it, kids miss out on growing up. Though he advocates for kids’ freedom, he won’t let his 5-year-old granddaughter bike outside — her road has no sidewalks and speeding cars.
Esther Walker, from youth cycling nonprofit Outride, says fewer kids walk or bike to school. Outride works with over 400 American and Canadian schools to teach safe riding. 20-50% of middle-schoolers in the program have never touched a bike. After the program, kids value the freedom, confidence, joy, and new friendships biking brings.
Some parents advocate for safer communities. San Francisco’s Mahdi Rahimi started Safe Streets Bernal to push for better intersection visibility, lower speeds, and protected bike lanes, hoping his kids can walk to the store alone. Eric and Mary Beth Olson’s 5-year-old daughter Sidney was killed by a tractor-trailer in 2023. They founded the Rainbow Fund to improve child safety after learning neighbors also avoided the dangerous intersection.
Mitchell now leads Our Streets, a transit safety nonprofit. She notes parents should push for safer spaces, prepare kids for dangers, and wait for the right time to let them explore.
8. What is Laura Mitchell concerned about
A. Traffic safety. B. Kids’ growth.
C. Kids’ independence. D. Cycling rules.
9. What does paragraph 2 mainly illustrate
A. Parents’ anxiety and expectation.
B. Current dangerous road situation.
C. Declining road accidents in America.
D. Present condition of American vehicles.
10. What does the author want to convey by the cases of Gray and Walker
A. Vehicle speeds must be limited.
B. Kids’ freedom needs safer roads.
C. Cycling to school requires more attention.
D. Kids’ exploring abilities are to be enhanced.
11. Why do some parents establish organizations
A. To create safer environment for kids.
B. To arouse drivers’ safety awareness.
C. To call for government recognition.
D. To build up community responsibility.
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. B 11. A
D
One of the best parts of being a parent has to be watching children discover the world around them. “What’s that in your hand Is it — a ball Do you think it will roll down this hill ” you might ask your kid. Then you get to enjoy their shouts of delight as they explore just that. Yet over time parents may find that their child is becoming less curious about science. Why does this shift happen
There are, of course, a number of different factors at play, but according to a recent study, this loss of interest may be partly the result of subtle (微妙的) language cues children hear.
When talking to children, many adults might say things like “Let’s be scientists today!” (to promote curiosity) or “You’re such a good scientist!” (to praise a child). But this kind of language, which focuses on science as an identity rather than a set of activities and actions that people do, can be demotivating. One study showed that kids as young as four persisted longer when their cue to participate in science activities was “Let’s do science” rather than “Let’s be scientists.”
But it’s also true that during adolescence, kids are actively trying on and ultimately forming different identities for themselves. So in contrast to its demotivating effects on young children, identity focused language may help teens stay interested in science. In one study, cueing a future identity based on science (such as “scientist” or “doctor”) motivated middle schoolers to do more homework and was associated with higher grades. That might be because if teens think of themselves as scientists, then they are willing to do what it takes to be the person they want to become.
Focusing on these actions when children are young might help them persist in hard tasks or lessons. But as older children gain experience in these areas and start forming ideas of whom they want to become, emphasizing future science-dependent identities might also be helpful in maintaining an interest in science.
How these two versions of subtle language cues might work together has yet to be tested. Perhaps this research could be done by your future scientist.
12. How do parents motivate their child’s curiosity about science
A. By playing ball games. B. By keeping them company.
C. By giving language cues. D. By encouraging them to reply.
13. In which sentence, “at play” means the same with the underlined one
A. This time curiosity is at play.
B. Unlucky in love, lucky at play.
C. The toy reminds us of when we were at play.
D. Pause and smell a rose or watch children at play.
14. What determines the effectiveness of language hints according to the research
A. Language focus and kids’ age group.
B. Language diversity and kids’ grades.
C. Adults’ motivation and kids’ interest.
D. Adults’ identities and kids’ willingness.
15. Which column is this text probably taken from
A. Environment. B. Parenting. C. Health. D. Lifestyle.
【答案】12. C 13. A 14. A 15. B
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。
How to Do a Self-Analysis
You are always growing and changing based on your personality and life experiences. Therefore, it’s important to regularly take time to conduct a self-analysis. ____16____ Here are some tips on conducting a self-analysis.
Assessing your self-esteem (自尊)
Start by reflecting on childhood experiences. Ask yourself: Did people listen to you Were your achievements recognized These help shape your self-perception. Keep a journal to track your mood shifts. Each change usually connects to your inner voice, which either encourages you or makes you feel bad. So, whenever your mood is about to change, write down the thoughts that come to your mind. ____17____.
Understanding your personality
Use the “Big Five” traits. They reveal key parts of your personality for interacting with others. Draw five vertical lines on paper. Label them with “Extraversion”, “Neuroticism”, “Conscientiousness”, “Agreeableness” and “Openness to Experience”. ____18____ his helps you understand why you act the way you do.
Making a self-assessment
List what you achieved in the past year. If you find it hard to remember your achievements, use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result). ____19____. Also, write down the areas where you want to improve. It is very important to be objective during your self-analysis.
____20____
Some people think therapy is only for big, unsolvable problems. However, that’s far from the truth. A consultant or therapist can help you with self-analysis. They are trained and fair, and they understand the common thinking mistakes people make.
Consistently practice these self-analysis methods and you’ll know yourself better and make progress steadily.
A. Examining your health status
B. Seeking help from professionals
C. This allows you to highlight your value
D. Then rate yourself “High” or “Low” on each
E. Changing, good or bad, can bring stress as you adapt
F. They often reflect how you see yourself, others, and the world
G. It helps you reflect on where you are in various aspects of your life
【答案】16. G 17. F 18. D 19. C 20. B
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Ella, together with her dad and grandma, moved to Alaska when dad got a railroad job there. Ella loved the new place ____21____. Grandma, though, hated it. She ____22____ about the bone-chilling cold. She spent her days by the window, her knitting needles idle in her lap, longing for the Kansas sun and her ____23____.
Ella’s worry grew into a tight knot in her chest. ____24____, she turned to her new friend, Sarah, and her kind aunt, Grace. “She ____25____ her sunflowers,” Ella explained. Grace suggested making a sunflower-patterned quilt. The three secretly sewed it, using ____26____ threads for sunflowers Ella fetched from home.
Yet Ella soon noticed grandma growing ____27____ — she even cried one day, saying, “I’m so ____28____.” Ella realized she’d been so busy sewing that she’d ____29____ grandma. What grandma needed wasn’t a quilt, but ____30____.
Ella took grandma to Sarah’s house, where she ____31____ the quilt project. Tears filled grandma’s eyes. “You did this for me ” She ____32____ them, and the four sewed together. They talked, ____33____ stories of Kansas and Alaska, laughed at Sarah’s jokes, and listened to Grace’s wisdom. Grandma’s skilled fingers guided the younger ones, her laughter joining theirs. Ella knew then that they weren’t just sewing a quilt; they were ____34____ her grandmother’s heart, and in doing so, they were building a new ____35____, together, under the vast Alaskan sky.
21 A. consequently B. instantly C. finally D. casually
22. A. worried B. inquired C. complained D. commented
23. A. quilts B. garden C. neighborhood D. sunflowers
24. A. Desperate B. Confused C. Disappointed D. Awkward
25. A. admires B. cuts C. misses D. plants
26. A. strong B. bright C. expensive D. rare
27. A. weaker B. older C. stranger D. sadder
28. A. exhausted B. worthless C. hopeless D. homesick
29. A. deserted B. neglected C. blamed D. spoiled
30. A. encouragement B. help C. company D. pity
31. A. revealed B. evaluated C. accomplished D. designed
32. A. comforted B. observed C. congratulated D. joined
33. A. shared B. read C. invented D. adapted
34. A. opening B. winning C. softening D. mending
35. A. relationship B. life C. identity D. style
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. C 26. B 27. D 28. D 29. B 30. C 31. A 32. D 33. A 34. D 35. B
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Once buried in the dust of archaeological sites, oracle bone inscriptions(甲骨文) are now breathing new vitality into contemporary culture in various areas. In the field of design, these age-old characters have evolved into trendy elements. A well-known clothing brand, for instance, launched a T-shirt collection ____36____ (feature) oracle bone inscriptions. The unique combination appealed to young consumers, contributing to a rapid sell-out online.
Digital media has also served as ____37____ bridge to popularize this ancient writing. A short video series ____38____ (title) Oracle Bone Stories has gained over 10 million views, each episode ____39____ (creative) employing animations to explain the origin of a character.
Education is another stage ____40____ oracle bone inscriptions are making their mark. Many high schools in China have included oracle bone studies in their ____41____ (option) courses. Students practice copying basic characters and interpreting their meanings, which fosters a deeper affection ____42____ Chinese culture. A student shared, “I used to find ancient writing boring, but now I realize each character is like a fascinating story.”
Therefore, this ancient cultural heritage ____43____ (integrate) into modern life deeply so far. This creative integration of tradition and modernity ____44____ (prove) that oracle bone inscriptions are not mere heritages of the past _____45_____ a dynamic part of Chinese culture that continues to inspire new forms of expression.
【答案】36. featuring
37. a 38. titled
39 creatively
40. where 41. optional
42. for 43. has been integrated
44. proves 45. but
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 学校英文报发起一个“Making friends online or offline”的讨论。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1. 你的看法；
2. 说明理由。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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【答案】【参考范文1】
As for making friends online or offline, I prefer online friendships. In my view, they offer unique advantages that offline ones cannot match.
Firstly, online platforms break geographical limits. I can connect with people from different countries, learning about diverse cultures and perspectives that broaden my horizons. Secondly, it’s easier to find like-minded friends online. Sharing specific hobbies, like reading classic novels or playing musical instruments, helps build deep connections quickly. Finally, online communication allows me to be more open. When talking to strangers, I feel less pressured to hide my true thoughts.
Though offline friendships are valuable, online ones enrich my life in special ways.
【参考范文2】
When it comes to making friends online or offline, I firmly stand for offline friendships. I believe real-life interactions are the foundation of genuine and lasting bonds.
First of all, offline communication lets us feel each other’s emotions. Facial expressions, gestures and tones can’t be fully conveyed through screens, which helps build trust. Secondly, offline friends offer practical support: When I face difficulties, they are there to help directly, like tutoring me in studies or cheering me up in person. Last but not least, spending time together in real life creates precious memories — playing sports, going hiking or chatting over coffee — that strengthen our friendship.
Online friends may be convenient, but offline ones give me the true warmth of friendship.
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语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Peter and Oliver were crazy about basketball. After school, you could always find them on the school basketball court, sweat dripping from their foreheads as the sun dipped low. Peter had a natural talent for shooting hoops, while Oliver struggled a little with his dribbling (运球). Though Oliver didn’t play as well as Peter, he was a warm-hearted child willing to accept others’ opinions. The basketball court often witnessed their laughter mixed with the sound of the ball bouncing on the concrete.
A piece of exciting news came one day: the school would attend a youth basketball tournament of the city. All boys buzzed with excitement. Almost every one of them wanted to join the school team, and Peter and Oliver wanted it more than anyone else. “Imagine us playing together on the court, representing our school!” Peter said one day, grinning. Oliver’s eyes lit up. From that day on, they trained even harder. They woke up early to practice before school, worked on passing drills during lunch breaks, and stayed late to perfect their shots. Oliver’s skills got better, but he still looked up to Peter.
The day the school team list was announced finally arrived. Everyone sat on the edge of their seats, waiting for the headmaster, Mr. Lee, to speak. Peter sat up straight, confident he’d make it. But Oliver’s hands were shaking, and he stared at his desk, too nervous to look up. Peter gently nudged (轻推) him. “Don’t worry,” he whispered. “We’re both getting in. I know it.”
Mr. Lee started reading the names: “Tom, Jake, Sam… Peter.” A big smile spread across Peter’s face. He turned to high-five Oliver, only to see Oliver’s pale face. Mr. Lee finished the list, and Oliver’s name wasn’t there. Oliver’s shoulders slumped, and he stared out the window, blinking hard to hold back tears. After Mr. Lee left, Oliver dashed out of the room.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Peter ran after Oliver, trying to comfort him.
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The match day saw Oliver sitting beside the court, happily watching.
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【答案】
Peter ran after Oliver, trying to comfort him. Peter sat silently beside him. “Don’t be sad. You have your advantages. Don’t give up on yourself just because of one failure.” he patted Oliver on the shoulder, looking straight into his eyes sincerely. Then Peter told Oliver that because he was meticulous, considerate and had strong organizational skills, the team needed him. Serving the team was as meaningful as playing on the court. Oliver lowered his head and thought for a while, then nodded, knowing what he should do. Oliver and Peter smiled knowingly at each other.
The match day saw Oliver sitting beside the court, happily watching. He brought water bottles for everyone, wiped the sweat off their faces with towels, and shouted loudest when Peter scored a three-pointer. In the final minute, Tom twisted his ankle and had to stop. Mr. Lee looked worried — until Peter pointed at Oliver. “Let him play!” he yelled. Oliver froze, then rushed onto the court. With the crowd cheering, he made a perfect pass to Peter, who won the game with a last-second shot. Afterward, Oliver grinned at Peter. “We did it,” he said. Peter laughed. “Told you we’d play together.”
英语听力原文
Text 1
M: Sarah, we’re going swimming at the lake tomorrow. Can you meet us there at 11:00 a.m.
W: I am helping my father fix the fence tomorrow morning. I’ll get the bus to the lake afterward.
Text 2
W: It smells terrible! I think Lily’s cat played here again.
M: No, it’s not her cat. Our dog played on the couch before I took him for a walk in the park. I’ll give him a bath tonight.
Text 3
W: If we stay for the second half of the play, we’ll miss the last train home at 9:30 p.m.
M: Hmm, it’s 8:30 p.m. now. How about this: we stay until the end and catch the 9:50 bus home instead
Text 4
M: Look at this. The woman in the painting looks exactly like the girl I went to
school with.
Text 5
M: Hello, this package was delivered to my house by mistake.
W: Oh, thanks, Bill. I don’t know how it went to your house. It clearly says number four, not number six.
M: Well, the delivery men have a tough job. Maybe they get confused sometimes.
Text 6
M: Beachcomber Hotel looks quite small, but the website says that there are tasty local dishes. I can’t wait to have a try.
W: I agree. It is good, but this larger hotel has better entertainment and it’s closer to the main town. We wouldn’t need to hire a car.
M: That’s true. But the bigger hotel is more expensive, and the reviews say that the bedrooms aren’t as nice as they are described on the website.W: My friends Liz and David stayed at the Beachcomber Hotel last weekend. I’ll ask them if they recommend it.
Text 7
M: What brings you in today
W: As you know, I have pretty high blood pressure, so I’ve been trying to stay away from salt, but my blood pressure isn’t going down.
M: Well, new research shows that a low-salt diet may actually increase your risk of heart disease, surprisingly. Right now, you can safely eat around 2.3 grams of salt a day, which is about one teaspoon of salt, but another new study has shown that people who ate more than 7 grams of salt did not increase their risk of heart disease.
W: OK. So, what does all that mean
M: Well, you shouldn’t necessarily go out and eat a bunch of salty food. It just means that salt is not as harmful as we originally thought.
Text 8
M: I’m going to New York this week. What do you suggest I do there
W: The New York Botanical Garden is offering wine tasting and live music on Saturday and Sunday. There are also around 150,000 flowers. It’s supposed to be beautiful. And there’s a classic ballet going on at the David H. Koch Theater.
M: Sounds good. What about nightlife I have Saturday night free.
W: You can always see a jazz show at Smalls Jazz Club. Littlefield in Brooklyn is hosting a show to honor a late singer. There will be live performances and music.
M: That sounds fun. I’ll definitely go to that. What do you usually do on weekends
W: I don’t normally go out, actually. I love staying home with a glass of juice and watching movies. It makes me feel relaxed. I’d like to see you when you get here, though.M: I’ll be arriving on Wednesday morning. Do you want to grab dinner that night W: I have a class on Wednesday night, but the next day works for me.
M: All right.
Text 9
M: I can’t wait to see this film. It’s supposed to be the most exciting movie this year. I read the book that the film was based on ages ago. It was brilliant. I hope the film is as good!
W: I tend to find that books are better than films. Anyway, I hope it’s not too scary. I’m not really a fan of horror movies. Funny movies are my cup of tea. Do you remember that I got scared on the ghost train at the fair last summer And it was supposed to be for kids!
M: I’d almost forgotten about that. You had your eyes closed the whole time. Anyway, Michael and Beth went to see it last weekend. Beth doesn’t like horror films either, but Michael said that he really enjoyed it.
W: Maybe you and Michael should have gone to see the film together, and Beth and I could have bought tickets for a different movie altogether — one that isn’t scary at all.
M: Hopefully, you’ll be fine. I’ll tell you what — if you find it too scary, we’ll leave early and grab a bite to eat at the Mexican restaurant across the road instead. Does that sound okay
W: Okay, it’s a deal. And if we watch the whole film, we could get a takeout. I already fancy some enchiladas!
Text 10
Attention, shoppers! The store is closing in half an hour. Again, the store is closing in half an hour. Please bring your items up to the checkout counter in the next fifteen minutes. As tomorrow is a holiday, we’ll only be open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. We will return to our normal hours on Monday. This coming week, all Halloween candy is “buy one, get one free”. Halloween decorations will be marked down by 50% and everything in Row One will be a dollar. As a special thank you to our customers, we are giving away free cups of coffee next Tuesday morning. Our oven-baked turkeys will go on sale next week as well. We also have a large variety of all of your Thanksgiving favorites. Don’t forget the mashed potatoes and honey-baked ham! We’re also hosting our annual food drive. We have a list of items we’re looking for, which can be found at the front of the store. If you purchase and donate a listed item, we’ll offer you 10% off of your entire grocery bill. All of the items you donate will be given to the homeless shelter on Main Street. Have a wonderful night, and thanks for shopping!