广西南宁市第三中学2025-2026学年高一上学期11月段考英语试卷（含答案，无听力原文及音频）

南宁三中2025~2026学年度上学期高一段考
英语试题
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（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，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. What should the man-be worried about according to the woman
A. The bears. B. The tigers. C. The flies.
2. Why does the woman like working from home
A. She can work with more freedom.
B. She has time to meet lots of people.
C. She doesn’t need to waste time on the road.
3. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A writing style. B. A prize. C. A writer
4. What did the man do yesterday
A. He visited the zoo. B. He saw an art show. C. He went shopping.
5. What does the man want the woman to do
A. Help him up. B. Give him space. C. Ask people to come here.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中项中选出最佳选项。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. How are the speakers probably feeling now
A. Sleepy. B. Sad. C. Excited.
7. What did the speakers do last night
A. They watched a film. B. They attended a party C. They went to bed early.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Where are the speakers now
A. On a beach. B. In a hotel room. C. At a restaurant.
9. What is the weather like now
A. Sunny B. Rainy. C. Cloudy.
10. What will the speakers do first
A. Take a walk. B. Shoot some pictures. C. Eat their breakfast.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. How many small sticks are needed to start the fire
A. Eight. B. Nine. C. Ten.
12. What do we know about the man
A. He cooks well. B. He is so hungry. C. He hurts his leg.
13. What will the speakers probably do next
A. Cook some food. B. Set up their camp. C. Light the fire.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Father and daughter. B. Co-workers. C. Teacher and student.
15 What is the main concern of the man
A. Kids aren’t willing to go to museums.
B. Kids spend too much time on video games.
C. Kids know little about traditional Chinese culture.
16. What does the woman think they should do
A. Put on a show themselves.
B. Improve their storytelling skills.
C. Learn more about the Han Dynasty
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the problem in the north of the city
A. Heavy snow. B. Fallen trees. C. Strong winds.
18. Which direction can the passengers travel to
A. The east. B. The west. C. The south.
19. What is the purpose of this talk
A. To update train information.
B. To explain weather conditions.
C. To give suggestions to the tourists.
20. Who is probably speaking
A. A train driver B. A station manager. C. A ticket seller
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2. 5分，满分37. 5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
A
Covering vast areas in Chile and Argentina, Patagonia is a dream destination for outdoor adventure lovers.
El Calafate, Argentina
Each day, buses leave El Calafate for the Perito Moreno glacier — an easily reachable ice formation and one of the few advancing glaciers in the world. A system of boardwalks takes visitors to different viewpoints, allowing them to be amazed at this bright, blue-white wall of ice.
Futaleufú, Chile
Picture this: you and your rafting team are waiting for the guide’s signal to paddle as hard as you can. Massive river waves crash against the boat, and white-water spray soaks you completely. You wipe your eyes and enjoy the warm sun while the Northern Hemisphere (北半球) is in deep winter, and there are many local guesthouses for your stay.
Cueva de las Manos, Argentina
Located in a remote canyon, accessible by tour or private car, a boardwalk guides you past a large rock face covered with ancient art. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is among South America’s most well-known rock art locations, featuring over 800 outlines of human hands and images of animals.
Punta Tombo, Argentina
You can smell the penguins before you see them. The sight of nearly a million Magellanic penguins — some in caves, some swimming in the sea, others standing nearby — makes a strong impression. The long, thin island also brings in gulls, flightless steamer ducks.
1. What is the highlight of the tour to El Calafate
A. Creating icy artworks. B. Viewing moving, glaciers.
C. Joining daily bus groups. D. Walking across the icy boardwalks.
2. When is a good time for the rafting trip in Futaleufú
A. December. B. April. C. July. D. September.
3. Which tour best suits those interested in observing animals
A. Futaleufú, Chile. B. El Calafate, Argentina.
C. Punta Tombo, Argentina. D. Cueva de las Manos, Argentina.
B
One day last January, my classroom was full of nervous atmosphere as 15 teenagers prepared to lock their smartphones in a cabinet (柜子) and stop all Internet use for the next two weeks. The ceremony kicked off a mini-course I taught called Logging Off. During the school year, I taught high school chemistry, but this mini-course gave my students and me a chance to examine the role of technology in our lives.
When the time came to power down, many students were eager to be free of their phones, while others held onto their phones and their emotions seemed to range from worry (“How will I talk with my friends ”) to expectation (“I can’t wait to read more books.”).
Over the next few days, the students showed a surprising source of anxiety. Without their phones, they weren’t sure what to do when there was nothing to do. That’s when it hit me: I long for the kind of time alone with my thoughts that my students feared. I use these moments to replay a difficult conversation until I know where it went wrong, imagine myself living abroad, or stare at a person sitting nearby and invent the story of her life.
As we closed in on the final days of the course, I noticed a change in the kids’ attitude. Their anxiety faded. They went for walks, composed music, and played board games. They experienced life in the moment.
On the last day when I returned their phones, I expected the kids to power up immediately and go straight to social media. Instead, most of them left the classroom with screens still dark, saying they wanted to see how long they could wait.
I know the pull of the digital world is strong, but I’m hoping the brief break from connectivity with phones has shown my students that they have a choice in what to do in their downtime, while they’re waiting in line for coffee or walking home. I hope they seize the precious chance to daydream.
4. What did the author’s students decide to do
A. Put more effort into chemistry learning.
B. Live without the Internet for the school year.
C. Put their phones aside for a period of time.
D. Stop themselves from connecting each other.
5. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. Students’ thoughts about technology.
B. Students’ expectations of the mini-course.
C. Students’ emotions at the end of the mini-course.
D. Students’ different reactions at the beginning stage.
6. What does the author like doing in her moments alone
A. Making up stories. B. Imagining her future life.
C. Preparing for overseas travel. D. Reflecting on a funny conversation.
7. What did most students do when they got their phones back
A. They kept their phones off.
B. They went straight back to social media.
C. They made changes to their phone screens.
D. They had their phones recharged immediately.
C
As race season approaches, many runners have the same goal: go faster. But in a study published in the journal Current Biology, researchers show that speeding up might require us to resist our natural biology. By combining data from runners monitored in a lab along with 37,000 runs recorded on wearable fitness trackers, scientists have found that humans’ natural tendency is to run at a speed that conserves caloric loss—something that racers seeking to shave time off their miles will have to get over.
The research group have been studying the mechanics of running in labs for 15 years but hadn’t gotten a chance to study running in the wild before. “We joined the two datasets to gain new insights and combine the more messy wearable data with the gold standard lab experiments to learn about how people run out,” says co-author Jennifer Hicks.
What surprised the team was the consistency they found across the combined datasets. “We had assumed earlier that people ran faster for shorter distances and then would slow their pace for longer distances,” says first author Jessica Selinger. But this wasn’t the case. Most of the runners analyzed stuck with the same speed, whether they were going for a short run or a long one over ten kilometers.
From an evolutionary (进化) standpoint, it makes sense that people would run at the speed that uses the least amount of energy. This caloric conservation is something that has been observed across the animal kingdom. But humans’ reasons for running have changed, and if the goal is speed, there are some tricks runners can use.
Listening to music with a faster pace has been shown to help speed up stride (步伐) frequency, which increases running speed. In addition, picking faster running partners can give you a boost.
Hicks hopes that having large pools of fitness data from wearables will help researchers gain insights about populations. “You can look at connections with the built environment and access to leisure resources and start to layer all of that data to really understand how to improve physical activity and health more broadly,” says Hicks.
8. What do the racers have to overcome during the race
A. Energy consumption. B. Muscle loss.
C. Weakness of humanity. D. Lack of nutrients.
9. What was the team’s initial idea concerning running
A. People would run in the wild rather than in labs.
B. People adjust their speeds to different distances.
C. People run at a constant speed regardless of distance.
D. People possess enormous potential for running faster.
10. Why are “listening to music” and “picking partners” mentioned in paragraph 5
A. To offer tips on speed increase.
B. To evaluate the advantages of running.
C. To explain the importance of fast running.
D. To reveal the change in human running goals.
11. What’s Hicks’ attitude to the information obtained from wearables
A. Unclear. B. Critical. C. Doubtful. D. Favorable.
D
In the past few decades, researchers have uncovered and road-tested a host of techniques that deepen learning but remain largely unknown outside scientific circles. These approaches aren’t smarter plans that require computer software, cleverly-designed tools, or medicine. On the contrary, they are all small changes, changes in how we study or practice that we can apply individually, in our own lives, right now. The hardest part in doing so may be trusting that they work. That requires a break from disbelief because this research challenges everything we’ve been told abou1 how to learn best.
Consider the popular advice to seek out a “quiet place” and make that a dedicated (专用) study area. This seems beyond obvious. It’s easier to concentrate without noise, and settling in at the same desk is a signal to the brain that says “it’s time to work”. Yet we work more effectively, scientists have found, when we continually change our study routines and give up any “dedicated space” in favor of varied locations. Sticking to one learning routine, in other words, slows us down. Moreover, studies find that the brain picks up patterns more efficiently when presented with a mixed bag of related tasks than when it’s force-fed just one, no matter the age of the student or the subject area.
The science of learning casts a different light on the growing alarm over distraction and our addiction to digital media. Distractions can of course disturb some kinds of learning, such as reading, in particular when concentration or continued attention is needed. Yet we now know that a brief distraction can help when we’ re stuck on a math problem or tied up in a creative knot (结) and need to shake it off.
In short, it is not that there is a right way or wrong way to learn. It’s that there are different strategies, each uniquely suited to catching a particular type of information. A. good hunter tailors the trap to the prey（猎物）.
12. What’s the author’s greatest worry about the new coven, of learning techniques
A. They remain unknown so the public B. Learners will doubt their effectiveness.
C. Learners will benefit little from them. D. They originate from smarter secrets.
13. Which of the following do researchers probably think can help us study
A. Focusing on a single task. B. Having a fixed study place.
C. Depending on digital media. D. Taking a flexible study schedule.
14. What does the author mean by saying “A good hunter tailors the trap to the prey” in paragraph 4
A. Learning strategies develop with time.
B. Each learning strategy has its disadvantages.
C. Choosing proper learning strategies matters.
D. Mastering various learning strategies always wins.
15. What does the text mainly talk about
A. Some strategies for fast learning.
B. Some surprising facts about learning methods.
C. Some new findings about humans’ brain activity.
D. Some discoveries in learning assistance technologies.
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。
Remember that it’s okay to be imperfect — it’s a natural part of personal growth. Embracing imperfections can lead to greater self-acceptance and happiness. ____16____
●Rethink your mistakes. View unsatisfying results as valuable learning experiences, not failures. ____17____ Try to gain something from a mistake, whether it is a deeper understanding on a certain thing or a comprehensive outlook in the long term. And you can have better adaptability through the process.
●Practice self-compassion (自我同情). Be warm towards yourself when it comes to pain and personal shortcomings, rather than ignoring them or hurting yourself with self-criticism. ____18____ Acknowledge your efforts and recognize that making mistakes is acceptable. And allowing yourself to take your time in a period doesn’t mean you are worse or lower than others.
●Develop a growth mindset. ____19____ This is a long-lasting way to help you improve. You will have a clearer idea of what to do and not to do for next similar occasions. Realize that skills and abilities can be achieved through efforts and perseverance, which is good for greater advancement.
●____20____ Providing what you need for your own health or protection is not about being selfish. Regular activities, such as physical exercise, enough sleep and relaxing hobbies, can help reduce stress and improve overall mental health. Actively following these schedules can also develop a sense of balance, peace and calm. Therefore, when an uncontrollable accident happens one day, you will be more ready to react with a better body condition.
A. Build a habit of self-care.
B. Start a regular workout schedule.
C. Every mistake holds the potential for growth.
D. Here are some skills on how to accept imperfections.
E. Show yourself the same kindness you would show a close friend
F. Keep a firm belief in your ability to change and improve over time.
G. Devote yourself to lifelong learning instead of being limited to fixed ideas.
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，从每周所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Young Jayce Crowder felt different in kindergarten because he had only one hand. At first, this didn’t bother him, but everything changed when a classmate began to ____21____ him daily. The boy’s unfriendly ____22____ left Jayce feeling withdrawn and alone, refusing to talk to anyone. “Why was I born like this ” he asked his mother, who felt ____23____ to provide answers.
The answer came unexpectedly one afternoon. While watching the local news, they saw a(n) ____24____ about Trashaun Willis, a high school basketball star. Like Jayce, Trashaun was missing most of his left arm, yet he could dunk (扣篮) the ball with incredible skill. Jayce was ____25____ as he watched the video, his eyes wide with amazement.
Jayce’s mother ____26____ the newspaper that had featured Trashaun’s story. With their help, the two boys finally met on a sunny April morning. They discovered they shared the same rare ____27____ called amniotic band syndrome (羊膜带综合症), which had ____28____ the development of their left arms. That day was filled with ____29____: biking, photos, and basketball. Trashaun ____30____ said, “Never let others’ words ____31____ your confidence.” This meeting ____32____ Jayce’s outlook.
In the months that followed, Jayce surprised everyone by joining the school wrestling team with remarkable ____33____. His positive attitude also ____34____ his teammates. Meanwhile, Trashaun developed a strong interest in giving help and advice to children with similar ____35____. Together, they proved that physical differences cannot limit one’s potential.
21. A. cast light on B. pay attention to C. take care of D. make fun of
22. A. promises B. arguments C. comments D. requests
23. A. unusual B. important C. reliable D. helpless
24. A. program B. advertisement C. notice D. novel
25. A. confused B. bored C. fascinated D. awkward
26. A. blamed B. contacted C. praised D. avoided
27. A. condition B. interest C. sign D. symbol
28. A. credited B. balanced C. improved D. affected
29. A. debate B. laughter C. silence D. equality
30. A. quietly B. curiously C. firmly D. coldly
31. A. build B. strengthen C. examine D. define
32. A. transformed B. reflected C. valued D. destroyed
33. A. curiosity B. admiration C. action D. success
34. A. discouraged B. motivated C. stressed D. attracted
35. A. threats B. hobbies C. challenges D. regrets
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。
Throughout history, China has developed a deep ____36____ (connect) with ice and snow. Besides simply surviving the cold winter ____37____ (condition), the Chinese people have learned to appreciate and enjoy the challenges of the season.
An ancient cave painting discovered in Altay, Xinjiang shows human sliding (滑行) over slopes when they raised animals. Historians believe the painting to be between 5,000 and 10,000 years old, ____38____ (recognize) Altay as “the ancient cradle of skiing”. This early skiing, ____39____ (develop) by ancient northern Chinese who called their tools “wooden horses”, was the first winter sport and later inspired ice skating.
Yu the Great in ancient China used a sled-shaped boat to travel across muddy lands, a basic design ____40____ was transformed into a key tool for ice and snow travel — the sled (雪橇). In the Tang Dynasty, hunters would go sliding over ice with wooden boards tied to their feet ____41____ (help) them catch prey. By the Song Dynasty (960–1279), ice skating had developed from a practical means of transportation and hunting ____42____ a recreational activity. During the Ming Dynasty, it gained recognition as an ____43____ (office) court sport. Ice skating reached new heights during the Qing Dynasty ____44____ became a great tradition after the winter solstice in December. Ice sports became widespread particularly under the rule of Emperor Qianlong (1735-1796). From 1742 until the emperor’s death in 1799, ice sports events ____45____ (hold) nearly every year.
第三节：单词、短语填空（共9小题，每空1分，共9分）
请根据中文提示，用Unit2, Unit3词汇表里的单词或短语的正确形式填空，并将完整答案填入答 题卡。
（一）单词
46. Please let me know when you are visiting my hometown so that I can make some necessary a________ (安排). (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
47. After continuously c________ (竞争，对抗) with so many excellent athletes, he has improved himself a lot. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
48. If you have enough time, you can a________ (欣赏) the architecture of the city. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
49. C________ (与……比较) to the challenge I was about to face, yours seemed a small one. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
50. You will feel less stressed with a p________ (积极的，乐观的) mind. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
51. As a player, Lang Ping brought h________ (荣誉)and glory to her country. （根据中英文提示填空）
二）短语
52. Since she loves that company so much, Mary ________(申请) a job of it for many times so far. （根据汉语提示完成句子）
53. Only by making small efforts can we certainly ________ (有作用或影响) to our society. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
54. We have planned many other activities ________ (除了) hiking on the island. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
第四节：句子默写（Unit 2和Unit3原句默写，与原文一致才给分，每句2分，共6分。）
55. 正因为如此，西班牙语是秘鲁主要的官方语言。（汉译英）
_____________________________________________
56. 尤其令人称奇的是印加人的干式石头搭砌的建造方法。(汉译英)
_____________________________________________
57. 乔丹的球技令人印象深刻，然而他所展示的精神力量使他与众不同。(汉译英)
_____________________________________________
第四部分 写作（满分25分）
58. 假设你是李华，你的英国笔友Bill来信说计划今年寒假与父母一同来中国旅行。他们对中国历史与文化有浓厚兴趣，希望你能推荐一个目的地并协助规划行程。请你用英语写一封回信，内容包括：
1. 推荐目的地；
2. 提供旅行计划。
注意：
1. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
2. 词数100左右。
Dear Bill
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
答案版
南宁三中2025~2026学年度上学期高一段考
英语试题
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（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，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. What should the man-be worried about according to the woman
A. The bears. B. The tigers. C. The flies.
2. Why does the woman like working from home
A. She can work with more freedom.
B. She has time to meet lots of people.
C. She doesn’t need to waste time on the road.
3. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A writing style. B. A prize. C. A writer
4. What did the man do yesterday
A. He visited the zoo. B. He saw an art show. C. He went shopping.
5. What does the man want the woman to do
A. Help him up. B. Give him space. C. Ask people to come here.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中项中选出最佳选项。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. How are the speakers probably feeling now
A. Sleepy. B. Sad. C. Excited.
7. What did the speakers do last night
A. They watched a film. B. They attended a party C. They went to bed early.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Where are the speakers now
A. On a beach. B. In a hotel room. C. At a restaurant.
9. What is the weather like now
A. Sunny B. Rainy. C. Cloudy.
10. What will the speakers do first
A. Take a walk. B. Shoot some pictures. C. Eat their breakfast.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. How many small sticks are needed to start the fire
A. Eight. B. Nine. C. Ten.
12. What do we know about the man
A. He cooks well. B. He is so hungry. C. He hurts his leg.
13. What will the speakers probably do next
A. Cook some food. B. Set up their camp. C. Light the fire.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Father and daughter. B. Co-workers. C. Teacher and student.
15 What is the main concern of the man
A. Kids aren’t willing to go to museums.
B. Kids spend too much time on video games.
C. Kids know little about traditional Chinese culture.
16. What does the woman think they should do
A. Put on a show themselves.
B. Improve their storytelling skills.
C. Learn more about the Han Dynasty
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the problem in the north of the city
A. Heavy snow. B. Fallen trees. C. Strong winds.
18. Which direction can the passengers travel to
A. The east. B. The west. C. The south.
19. What is the purpose of this talk
A. To update train information.
B. To explain weather conditions.
C. To give suggestions to the tourists.
20. Who is probably speaking
A. A train driver B. A station manager. C. A ticket seller
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2. 5分，满分37. 5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
A
Covering vast areas in Chile and Argentina, Patagonia is a dream destination for outdoor adventure lovers.
El Calafate, Argentina
Each day, buses leave El Calafate for the Perito Moreno glacier — an easily reachable ice formation and one of the few advancing glaciers in the world. A system of boardwalks takes visitors to different viewpoints, allowing them to be amazed at this bright, blue-white wall of ice.
Futaleufú, Chile
Picture this: you and your rafting team are waiting for the guide’s signal to paddle as hard as you can. Massive river waves crash against the boat, and white-water spray soaks you completely. You wipe your eyes and enjoy the warm sun while the Northern Hemisphere (北半球) is in deep winter, and there are many local guesthouses for your stay.
Cueva de las Manos, Argentina
Located in a remote canyon, accessible by tour or private car, a boardwalk guides you past a large rock face covered with ancient art. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is among South America’s most well-known rock art locations, featuring over 800 outlines of human hands and images of animals.
Punta Tombo, Argentina
You can smell the penguins before you see them. The sight of nearly a million Magellanic penguins — some in caves, some swimming in the sea, others standing nearby — makes a strong impression. The long, thin island also brings in gulls, flightless steamer ducks.
1. What is the highlight of the tour to El Calafate
A. Creating icy artworks. B. Viewing moving, glaciers.
C. Joining daily bus groups. D. Walking across the icy boardwalks.
2. When is a good time for the rafting trip in Futaleufú
A. December. B. April. C. July. D. September.
3. Which tour best suits those interested in observing animals
A. Futaleufú, Chile. B. El Calafate, Argentina.
C. Punta Tombo, Argentina. D. Cueva de las Manos, Argentina.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C
B
One day last January, my classroom was full of nervous atmosphere as 15 teenagers prepared to lock their smartphones in a cabinet (柜子) and stop all Internet use for the next two weeks. The ceremony kicked off a mini-course I taught called Logging Off. During the school year, I taught high school chemistry, but this mini-course gave my students and me a chance to examine the role of technology in our lives.
When the time came to power down, many students were eager to be free of their phones, while others held onto their phones and their emotions seemed to range from worry (“How will I talk with my friends ”) to expectation (“I can’t wait to read more books.”).
Over the next few days, the students showed a surprising source of anxiety. Without their phones, they weren’t sure what to do when there was nothing to do. That’s when it hit me: I long for the kind of time alone with my thoughts that my students feared. I use these moments to replay a difficult conversation until I know where it went wrong, imagine myself living abroad, or stare at a person sitting nearby and invent the story of her life.
As we closed in on the final days of the course, I noticed a change in the kids’ attitude. Their anxiety faded. They went for walks, composed music, and played board games. They experienced life in the moment.
On the last day when I returned their phones, I expected the kids to power up immediately and go straight to social media. Instead, most of them left the classroom with screens still dark, saying they wanted to see how long they could wait.
I know the pull of the digital world is strong, but I’m hoping the brief break from connectivity with phones has shown my students that they have a choice in what to do in their downtime, while they’re waiting in line for coffee or walking home. I hope they seize the precious chance to daydream.
4. What did the author’s students decide to do
A. Put more effort into chemistry learning.
B. Live without the Internet for the school year.
C. Put their phones aside for a period of time.
D. Stop themselves from connecting each other.
5. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. Students’ thoughts about technology.
B. Students’ expectations of the mini-course.
C. Students’ emotions at the end of the mini-course.
D. Students’ different reactions at the beginning stage.
6. What does the author like doing in her moments alone
A. Making up stories. B. Imagining her future life.
C. Preparing for overseas travel. D. Reflecting on a funny conversation.
7. What did most students do when they got their phones back
A. They kept their phones off.
B. They went straight back to social media.
C. They made changes to their phone screens.
D. They had their phones recharged immediately.
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. A 7. A
C
As race season approaches, many runners have the same goal: go faster. But in a study published in the journal Current Biology, researchers show that speeding up might require us to resist our natural biology. By combining data from runners monitored in a lab along with 37,000 runs recorded on wearable fitness trackers, scientists have found that humans’ natural tendency is to run at a speed that conserves caloric loss—something that racers seeking to shave time off their miles will have to get over.
The research group have been studying the mechanics of running in labs for 15 years but hadn’t gotten a chance to study running in the wild before. “We joined the two datasets to gain new insights and combine the more messy wearable data with the gold standard lab experiments to learn about how people run out,” says co-author Jennifer Hicks.
What surprised the team was the consistency they found across the combined datasets. “We had assumed earlier that people ran faster for shorter distances and then would slow their pace for longer distances,” says first author Jessica Selinger. But this wasn’t the case. Most of the runners analyzed stuck with the same speed, whether they were going for a short run or a long one over ten kilometers.
From an evolutionary (进化) standpoint, it makes sense that people would run at the speed that uses the least amount of energy. This caloric conservation is something that has been observed across the animal kingdom. But humans’ reasons for running have changed, and if the goal is speed, there are some tricks runners can use.
Listening to music with a faster pace has been shown to help speed up stride (步伐) frequency, which increases running speed. In addition, picking faster running partners can give you a boost.
Hicks hopes that having large pools of fitness data from wearables will help researchers gain insights about populations. “You can look at connections with the built environment and access to leisure resources and start to layer all of that data to really understand how to improve physical activity and health more broadly,” says Hicks.
8. What do the racers have to overcome during the race
A. Energy consumption. B. Muscle loss.
C. Weakness of humanity. D. Lack of nutrients.
9. What was the team’s initial idea concerning running
A. People would run in the wild rather than in labs.
B. People adjust their speeds to different distances.
C. People run at a constant speed regardless of distance.
D. People possess enormous potential for running faster.
10. Why are “listening to music” and “picking partners” mentioned in paragraph 5
A. To offer tips on speed increase.
B. To evaluate the advantages of running.
C. To explain the importance of fast running.
D. To reveal the change in human running goals.
11. What’s Hicks’ attitude to the information obtained from wearables
A. Unclear. B. Critical. C. Doubtful. D. Favorable.
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. A 11. D
D
In the past few decades, researchers have uncovered and road-tested a host of techniques that deepen learning but remain largely unknown outside scientific circles. These approaches aren’t smarter plans that require computer software, cleverly-designed tools, or medicine. On the contrary, they are all small changes, changes in how we study or practice that we can apply individually, in our own lives, right now. The hardest part in doing so may be trusting that they work. That requires a break from disbelief because this research challenges everything we’ve been told abou1 how to learn best.
Consider the popular advice to seek out a “quiet place” and make that a dedicated (专用) study area. This seems beyond obvious. It’s easier to concentrate without noise, and settling in at the same desk is a signal to the brain that says “it’s time to work”. Yet we work more effectively, scientists have found, when we continually change our study routines and give up any “dedicated space” in favor of varied locations. Sticking to one learning routine, in other words, slows us down. Moreover, studies find that the brain picks up patterns more efficiently when presented with a mixed bag of related tasks than when it’s force-fed just one, no matter the age of the student or the subject area.
The science of learning casts a different light on the growing alarm over distraction and our addiction to digital media. Distractions can of course disturb some kinds of learning, such as reading, in particular when concentration or continued attention is needed. Yet we now know that a brief distraction can help when we’ re stuck on a math problem or tied up in a creative knot (结) and need to shake it off.
In short, it is not that there is a right way or wrong way to learn. It’s that there are different strategies, each uniquely suited to catching a particular type of information. A. good hunter tailors the trap to the prey（猎物）.
12. What’s the author’s greatest worry about the new coven, of learning techniques
A. They remain unknown so the public B. Learners will doubt their effectiveness.
C. Learners will benefit little from them. D. They originate from smarter secrets.
13. Which of the following do researchers probably think can help us study
A. Focusing on a single task. B. Having a fixed study place.
C. Depending on digital media. D. Taking a flexible study schedule.
14. What does the author mean by saying “A good hunter tailors the trap to the prey” in paragraph 4
A. Learning strategies develop with time.
B. Each learning strategy has its disadvantages.
C. Choosing proper learning strategies matters.
D. Mastering various learning strategies always wins.
15. What does the text mainly talk about
A. Some strategies for fast learning.
B. Some surprising facts about learning methods.
C. Some new findings about humans’ brain activity.
D. Some discoveries in learning assistance technologies.
【答案】12. B 13. D 14. C 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。
Remember that it’s okay to be imperfect — it’s a natural part of personal growth. Embracing imperfections can lead to greater self-acceptance and happiness. ____16____
●Rethink your mistakes. View unsatisfying results as valuable learning experiences, not failures. ____17____ Try to gain something from a mistake, whether it is a deeper understanding on a certain thing or a comprehensive outlook in the long term. And you can have better adaptability through the process.
●Practice self-compassion (自我同情). Be warm towards yourself when it comes to pain and personal shortcomings, rather than ignoring them or hurting yourself with self-criticism. ____18____ Acknowledge your efforts and recognize that making mistakes is acceptable. And allowing yourself to take your time in a period doesn’t mean you are worse or lower than others.
●Develop a growth mindset. ____19____ This is a long-lasting way to help you improve. You will have a clearer idea of what to do and not to do for next similar occasions. Realize that skills and abilities can be achieved through efforts and perseverance, which is good for greater advancement.
●____20____ Providing what you need for your own health or protection is not about being selfish. Regular activities, such as physical exercise, enough sleep and relaxing hobbies, can help reduce stress and improve overall mental health. Actively following these schedules can also develop a sense of balance, peace and calm. Therefore, when an uncontrollable accident happens one day, you will be more ready to react with a better body condition.
A. Build a habit of self-care.
B. Start a regular workout schedule.
C. Every mistake holds the potential for growth.
D. Here are some skills on how to accept imperfections.
E. Show yourself the same kindness you would show a close friend
F. Keep a firm belief in your ability to change and improve over time.
G. Devote yourself to lifelong learning instead of being limited to fixed ideas.
【答案】16. D 17. C 18. E 19. F 20. A
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，从每周所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Young Jayce Crowder felt different in kindergarten because he had only one hand. At first, this didn’t bother him, but everything changed when a classmate began to ____21____ him daily. The boy’s unfriendly ____22____ left Jayce feeling withdrawn and alone, refusing to talk to anyone. “Why was I born like this ” he asked his mother, who felt ____23____ to provide answers.
The answer came unexpectedly one afternoon. While watching the local news, they saw a(n) ____24____ about Trashaun Willis, a high school basketball star. Like Jayce, Trashaun was missing most of his left arm, yet he could dunk (扣篮) the ball with incredible skill. Jayce was ____25____ as he watched the video, his eyes wide with amazement.
Jayce’s mother ____26____ the newspaper that had featured Trashaun’s story. With their help, the two boys finally met on a sunny April morning. They discovered they shared the same rare ____27____ called amniotic band syndrome (羊膜带综合症), which had ____28____ the development of their left arms. That day was filled with ____29____: biking, photos, and basketball. Trashaun ____30____ said, “Never let others’ words ____31____ your confidence.” This meeting ____32____ Jayce’s outlook.
In the months that followed, Jayce surprised everyone by joining the school wrestling team with remarkable ____33____. His positive attitude also ____34____ his teammates. Meanwhile, Trashaun developed a strong interest in giving help and advice to children with similar ____35____. Together, they proved that physical differences cannot limit one’s potential.
21. A. cast light on B. pay attention to C. take care of D. make fun of
22. A. promises B. arguments C. comments D. requests
23. A. unusual B. important C. reliable D. helpless
24. A. program B. advertisement C. notice D. novel
25. A. confused B. bored C. fascinated D. awkward
26. A. blamed B. contacted C. praised D. avoided
27. A. condition B. interest C. sign D. symbol
28. A. credited B. balanced C. improved D. affected
29. A. debate B. laughter C. silence D. equality
30. A. quietly B. curiously C. firmly D. coldly
31. A. build B. strengthen C. examine D. define
32. A. transformed B. reflected C. valued D. destroyed
33. A. curiosity B. admiration C. action D. success
34. A. discouraged B. motivated C. stressed D. attracted
35. A. threats B. hobbies C. challenges D. regrets
【答案】21. D 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. C 26. B 27. A 28. D 29. B 30. C 31. D 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. C
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。
Throughout history, China has developed a deep ____36____ (connect) with ice and snow. Besides simply surviving the cold winter ____37____ (condition), the Chinese people have learned to appreciate and enjoy the challenges of the season.
An ancient cave painting discovered in Altay, Xinjiang shows human sliding (滑行) over slopes when they raised animals. Historians believe the painting to be between 5,000 and 10,000 years old, ____38____ (recognize) Altay as “the ancient cradle of skiing”. This early skiing, ____39____ (develop) by ancient northern Chinese who called their tools “wooden horses”, was the first winter sport and later inspired ice skating.
Yu the Great in ancient China used a sled-shaped boat to travel across muddy lands, a basic design ____40____ was transformed into a key tool for ice and snow travel — the sled (雪橇). In the Tang Dynasty, hunters would go sliding over ice with wooden boards tied to their feet ____41____ (help) them catch prey. By the Song Dynasty (960–1279), ice skating had developed from a practical means of transportation and hunting ____42____ a recreational activity. During the Ming Dynasty, it gained recognition as an ____43____ (office) court sport. Ice skating reached new heights during the Qing Dynasty ____44____ became a great tradition after the winter solstice in December. Ice sports became widespread particularly under the rule of Emperor Qianlong (1735-1796). From 1742 until the emperor’s death in 1799, ice sports events ____45____ (hold) nearly every year.
【答案】36. connection
37 conditions
38. recognizing##recognising
39. developed
40. that##which
41. to help
42. into 43. official
44. and 45. were held
第三节：单词、短语填空（共9小题，每空1分，共9分）
请根据中文提示，用Unit2, Unit3词汇表里的单词或短语的正确形式填空，并将完整答案填入答 题卡。
（一）单词
46. Please let me know when you are visiting my hometown so that I can make some necessary a________ (安排). (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】arrangements##rrangements
47. After continuously c________ (竞争，对抗) with so many excellent athletes, he has improved himself a lot. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】competing##ompeting
48. If you have enough time, you can a________ (欣赏) the architecture of the city. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】admire##dmire
49. C________ (与……比较) to the challenge I was about to face, yours seemed a small one. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】Compared##ompared
50. You will feel less stressed with a p________ (积极的，乐观的) mind. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】positive##ositive
51. As a player, Lang Ping brought h________ (荣誉)and glory to her country. （根据中英文提示填空）
【答案】honour##honor
（二）短语
52. Since she loves that company so much, Mary ________(申请) a job of it for many times so far. （根据汉语提示完成句子）
【答案】has applied for
53. Only by making small efforts can we certainly ________ (有作用或影响) to our society. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】make a difference
54. We have planned many other activities ________ (除了) hiking on the island. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】apart from##aside from
第四节：句子默写（Unit 2和Unit3原句默写，与原文一致才给分，每句2分，共6分。）
55. 正因为如此，西班牙语是秘鲁主要的官方语言。（汉译英）
_____________________________________________
【答案】Because of this, Spanish is the main official language of Peru.
56. 尤其令人称奇的是印加人的干式石头搭砌的建造方法。(汉译英)
_____________________________________________
【答案】What is particularly amazing is the dry stone masonry construction method of the Incas.
57. 乔丹的球技令人印象深刻，然而他所展示的精神力量使他与众不同。(汉译英)
_____________________________________________
【答案】Jordan’s basketball skills are impressive, but the mental strength he displays sets him apart.
第四部分 写作（满分25分）
58. 假设你是李华，你的英国笔友Bill来信说计划今年寒假与父母一同来中国旅行。他们对中国历史与文化有浓厚兴趣，希望你能推荐一个目的地并协助规划行程。请你用英语写一封回信，内容包括：
1. 推荐目的地；
2. 提供旅行计划。
注意：
1. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
2. 词数100左右。
Dear Bill
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Bill,
I’m thrilled to hear you’ll visit China with your parents this winter vacation! Given your interest in Chinese history and culture, I strongly recommend Beijing — the heart of ancient and modern China.
You can spend three days exploring key sites: on Day 1, wander the Forbidden City to admire imperial palaces; Day 2, climb the Great Wall for breathtaking views and a taste of history; Day 3, visit the Temple of Heaven, where emperors prayed for good harvests. Since the winter is cold, remind your parents to pack warm clothes.
I hope this plan suits you! Feel free to ask if you need more tips about food or transportation. Wish you a wonderful trip!
Yours,
Li Hua