湖南师范大学附属中学2025-2026学年高一上学期期中考试英语试卷（含答案，无听力音频无听力原文）

湖南师大附中2025——2026学年度高一第一学期期中考试
英 语
时量:120分钟 满分:150分
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
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。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。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What is the woman busy doing
A. Working on a paper.
B. Tidying up the office.
C. Organizing a party.
2. When will Henry start his vacation
A. This weekend. B. Next week. C. At the end of August.
3. What did the woman buy for her mother
A. Earrings. B. A necklace. C. A coat.
4. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student.
B. Father and daughter.
C. Boss and worker.
5. What does the man think of the old poems
A. Long. B. Humorous. C. Difficult.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the man going to do this summer
A. Teach a course. B. Repair his house. C. Work at a hotel.
7. How will the man use the money
A. To hire a gardener. B. To buy books. C. To pay for a boat trip.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the woman doing
A. Borrowing a tent. B. Packing a tent. C. Returning a tent.
9. Why does the woman go rock climbing
A. To have fun.
B. To improve her fitness.
C. To get close to nature.
10. Where will the speakers do rock climbing together
A. At a gym. B. In the wild. C. At a climbing center.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. How does the woman feel when asked about her offer price of the flat
A. Anxious. B. Embarrassed. C. Uncertain.
12. What is the greatest advantage of the woman’s flat
A. Its size. B. Its condition. C. Its location.
13 Who will the woman talk to later
A. Her parents. B. Her husband. C. Her neighbour.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What does the woman most probably do
A. She’s a coach. B. She’s a reporter. C. She’s a player.
15. At what age did the man probably start to play basketball
A. 17. B. 10. C. 7.
16. Why did the man start to play basketball
A. A great basketball game interested him very much.
B. Playing it regularly could help him stay healthy.
C. His parents hoped he could become a basketball player.
听第10段材料，回答第17至 20题。
17. Where is Jeff from
A. Liverpool. B. Coventry. C. Newcastle.
18. Where do young men go to watch big games according to Jeff
A. Pubs. B. Stadiums. C. Friends’homes.
19. Why does Jeff have to pick a team to support
A. To avoid being bothered.
B. To open a conversation.
C. To earn respect from others.
20. What does Jeff mainly talk about
A. England’s moment of success.
B. English flag as a symbol of hope.
C. England’s all-time favourite sport.
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
Dream Quest One Poetry and Writing Contest
Hello and welcome to Dream Quest One Poetry and Writing Contest! This poetry and writing contest is open to everyone and is international. We are excited about showcasing the creative writing and poetic talent, skill and ability of all poets and writers. We hope you are inspired to display the beauty and art of writing short stories and poems for the world to see your“gift of a dream”.
Poetry Contest entries may be written on any subject, theme, style or form. All poems must be 30 lines or fewer and either neatly handwritten or typed, using single or double spacing. Writing Contest entries may be written no more than 5 pages, either neatly handwritten or typed, with single or double spacing.
Official Rules for Complete Guidelines
Postmark deadline: All entries must be submitted by April 6.
Note: The winners will be announced online in the Dare to Dream pages, on June 30.
The mission of Dream Quest One Poetry and Writing Contest is to inspire and motivate anyone having the desire or love for poetry and writing to continue doing so without fear of failure or success! Remember, in whatever you do, it’s okay to dream, for dreams do come true.
Win Prizes
Poetry Contest First Place $250.00
Second Place $125.00
Third Place $50.00
Writing Contest First Place $500.00
Second Place $250.00
Third Place $100.00
1. What should you do to join in the Writing Contest
A. Fill in an entry form. B. Limit the entry to 5 pages.
C. Write no fewer than 30 lines. D. Focus on the theme required.
2. What can you do if you win the contest
A. Get a prize of at least $250.00. B. Be offered a poetry collection.
C. Have a tour around the world. D. Have your names posted online.
3. What is the contest intended for
A. Professional writers and poets. B. Teachers of poetry and writing.
C. Poetry and writing lovers. D. Beginners in poetry and writing.
B
I can well remember the pain. My stomach was sick, my heart hurt, and my eyes painful from holding back tears.
“You know, Annie,” my friend John said, “Joanna and Andrea were just talking about you.” I immediately got nervous. “They said that the only reason you start on the basketball team is because the coach likes you. It’s not because you’re good.” I thought I might be sick. “They said they’re tired of you always getting what you want.” I struggled to keep myself from crying, sinking to my knees on the cold floor. After John told me everything my supposed best friends said about me, I was hurt.
Joanna and Andrea came in from lunch break acting as if nothing had happened. Joanna was still my deskmate, and Andrea was still my partner for our history project. I was amazed at their ability to pretend we had perfect friendship, especially since they’d said such hurtful things.
I was a freshman in high school, and I felt like I didn’t have a friend in the world, all because of Gossip — informal talk or stories about other people’s private lives, perhaps unkind or not true.
The tongue can be our worst enemy. Gossip harms confidence and separates close friends. It’s like a sharp knife, cutting one’s self-respect into pieces. When we say unkind things about others, we’re sticking knives into their hearts.
So how was I to act next When Joanna and Andrea pretended our friendship hadn’t changed, I thought of attacking them back. But instead, I told them directly that they had hurt me. Joanna started crying and Andrea was speechless. I knew they were both sorry for what they had said. They apologized, and I forgave them. Sure, things were a little uncomfortable at first, but soon enough everything was back to the way it had been before.
I still deal with gossip, sometimes as a receiver and sometimes as a sharer. But the more I learn about love, the more I realize the importance of encouraging others — something gossip never does.
4. What can we conclude from the second paragraph
A. Joanna and Andrea were grateful that the writer was their friend.
B. Joanna and Andrea made fun of the writer’s basketball performances.
C. Joanna and Andrea were unhappy about the writer being on the team.
D. Joanna and Andrea did not think the writer was the coach’s favourite.
5. How did the writer respond to her friends’comments about her
A. She decided to fight back immediately.
B. She told them frankly how she felt.
C. She found it awkward to speak to them.
D. She pretended that nothing had happened.
6. What is the writer’s reaction to gossip
A. Positive. B. Negative.
C. Unconcerned. D. Unclear.
7. What can we learn from the last paragraph
A. Gossip is definitely a sticking knife into people’s hearts.
B. We have to be patient when people gossip about our friends.
C. We can’t escape the world with gossip, but love offers a guiding hand.
D. We should be careful around our friends since they may cheat us sometimes.
Psychological avoidance (心理回避) or avoiding emotions, a common way to escape painful and uncomfortable thoughts, feelings or situations, can harm the emotional well - being and personal growth of high school freshmen. Actually, psychological avoidance can lead to increased levels of anxiety and stress. Avoiding fears and worries only allows them to grow stronger.
By avoiding challenging situations, it prevents students from developing important skills, limiting their opportunities for self-discovery and improvement. The famous author J. K. Rowling once said, “It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so carefully that you might as well not have lived at all.”
Psychological avoidance directly affects how well students do in their studies. Freshmen who turn to avoidance will always procrastinate, or even miss deadlines. By avoiding the necessary efforts and tasks required for learning, students may struggle to gain information, reducing the opportunity to succeed in grades.
Psychological avoidance can also cause stress or discomfort to relationships. High school students may avoid discussing their feelings with friends or family members, leading to misunderstandings and a breakdown in communication. Instead of dealing with their emotions, they hold back or hide themselves. Students miss out on the chance to deepen their connections with friends, family and peers (同龄人), making it harder for them to form healthy relationships.
Psychological avoidance may provide comfort for a short period, but in the long run it can have negative impacts on our mental health, personal growth, academic performance, relationships and other aspects of life. Breaking free from avoidance behaviors is important for academic success and self-confidence, and recognizing the harmful effects of avoidance is the first step.
8. J. K. Rowling might agree that by avoiding challenging situations, ______.
A. we fail to discover our thoughts and feelings.
B. we can avoid failing at something more easily.
C. we miss out on valuable learning experiences.
D. we have opportunities to avoid fears and worries.
9. What does the underlined word “procrastinate” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Put off tasks. B. Escape from reality.
C. Miss out on chances. D. Get out of control.
10. How does psychological avoidance affect students’ ability to form healthy relationships
A. It leads to difficult discussions.
B. It stops their connections with others.
C. It makes them fail to make new friends.
D. It causes them to escape further communication.
11. What will the following paragraph probably talk about
A. The harmful effects of psychological avoidance.
B. The forms of psychological avoidance behaviors.
C. The strategies of overcoming psychological avoidance.
D. The importance of breaking free from avoidance behaviors.
D
What makes a person a giver or a taker The idea of “give vs. take” takes shape in all interactions and relationships of our lives. We’re either giving advice, making time for people, or we’re on the receiving end. We keep changing between the two based on different situations on a daily basis, if not an hourly one.
According to Adam Grant, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, most people are matchers. They make careful observations on takers and make it a point for them to pay something back. They hate to see people who act so generously towards others not receive any rewards. Actually, most matchers will try hard to promote and support givers so that they can get the good they should get.
Is there a gender(性别) factor that plays a part in this A study led by Hannah Riley Bowles, a professor at Harvard University, focused on this question. She asked 200 senior managers to sit down in pairs where one person would act as the boss and the other as a worker to discuss pay promotions. Male “workers” asked for an average pay of $146k while the females asked for only $141k. But why did they not bargain as hard as the men Simply because they were more likely to be givers.
As a woman, I do enjoy the act of giving up my time, my knowledge, and my care and attention to others. I don’t expect anything in return, but I do tend to pull myself away when I feel like I’m not being appreciated. I also tend to get upset when I see a loved one’s continuous actions of kindness go unnoticed. So, it’s safe to say I’m 50% giver, 35% matcher and 15% taker.
I do know someone, however, who is 99% giver. They’re constantly giving their time, sharing valuable ideas and going out of their way for everyone who crosses their path. Although they’ve changed the lives of many people, they rarely see any of it returned. But the universe is slowly repaying them; they’re now extremely successful, well known for what they do.
12. What can we learn from the first paragraph
A. Most people think they are givers.
B. People are not always givers or takers.
C An individual is born to be a giver or a taker.
D. Few differences exist between givers and takers.
13. Why do matchers want takers to pay something back
A. They hate themselves for being givers.
B. They see no point in giving generously.
C. They want to balance giving and taking.
D. They do not like being treated differently.
14. What did Hannah’s study focus on
A. The role of giving and taking in jobs.
B. The gender difference in giving and taking.
C. The role of men and women in society.
D. The pay difference between women and men.
15. What is a suitable title for the text
A. Giving or Taking: the Balance of Human Interaction
B. Tips on How to Achieve Success Through Giving
C. Are You Giving Too Much in Your Relationships
D. Gender and Giving: Why Are Women Willing to Give
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。
There is nothing in the world that can compare to a mother’s love within a family. ____16____ It is also beneficial to your own health and happiness.
Reduce stress. A strong relationship with your mother can help you lessen pressure. According to a report, about nine out of ten American adults say that their connection with their mother has had a positive influence on them. ____17____
Increase self- confidence. Having a close connection with your mum is one of the best ways to lift your confidence. ____18____ But contact with your mum, who is biologically your biggest fan and supporter, can remind you how important it is to believe in yourself.
____19____ Being in contact with your mother is often an opportunity to share your thoughts and feelings. And it lets her tell you about your true situation. This reality check, provided by someone who loves and supports you, can be the key to helping you figure out how to take the next best step in your life and deal with a challenging situation.
Contribute to success. The report says the influence of strong parent- child communication from children’s early years is far- reaching. ____20____ When mother-child for communication is strong, children develop mental skills faster. Despite the daily pressure felt of adult life, the strong mother-child communication is the key to leading children to be successful.
A. Tell the truth.
B. Develop physically faster.
C. Indeed, it is not a challenging thing to lift your confidence.
D. Talks with their mothers lead to better language skills.
E. They are less likely to suffer from disappointment and anxiety.
F. Lacking self- confidence can make everything tougher to deal with.
G. Keeping regular contact with your mother benefits her well- being.
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。
Scaring my little brother, Daniel, was so funny when we were little. Especially when I hid well, ran out and screamed a “boo”, he would ____21____ into the air like a shocked frog.
But he was just getting sharp and used to simple “boos”. Afraid that my ____22____ of being a big sister was threatened, I changed ____23____ — rubber snakes under his pillows(枕头), ghost stories about a mean old man…. At any rate, scaring him was my usual acts and my ____24____.
Sadly, all good things must ____25____. Daniel was growing tall and strong. A master of ____26____ like me knows when to give up a hopeless cause. I declared peace — Daniel accepted it very well, ____27____ nothing.
However, I could hardly feel ____28____ without being punished for my deeds. One afternoon at 16:30, I returned to a(n) ____29____ home. I could feel the silence ____30____ behind corners like a big kid waiting to frighten me. So I turned on the music as loud as possible to cover up the ____31____ of sound. I couldn’t understand why I felt so uneasy.
Finally, at 19:00, my big brother rushed home, ____32____ saying, “Daniel… bike accident…” I immediately felt ____33____ — Daniel was always breaking toes and skinning knees. But when hearing“… no helmet (头盔)… face first…”, I thought to myself, “It wasn’t funny anymore.” That night Daniel didn’t come home.
His tooth was lost. His face was a horrible ____34____, black and blue and bright red. My poor Daniel! Now we were pretty much even because it ____35____ a lot to scare a big sister.
21. A. blow B. spring C. rise D. start
22. A. fame B. safety C. standard D. power
23. A. tricks B. attitudes C. steps D. hobbies
24. A. technique B. potential C. reward D. enthusiasm
25. A. come B. end C. continue D. disappear
26. A. conflict B. surprise C. cheat D. scare
27. A. requiring B. suffering C. enjoying D. leaving
28. A. at ease B. at a crossroads C. at a loss D. at risk
29. A. familiar B. ideal C. empty D. warm
30. A. shaking B. hiding C. forming D. smiling
31. A. silence B. fear C. absence D. harmony
32. A. naturally B. formally C. excitedly D. breathlessly
33. A. better B. worse C. tough D. awkward
34. A. mask B. mess C. sign D. view
35 A. marked B. needed C. took D. meant
二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下列短文，在空白处填入1个恰当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
A
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。
A real friend is someone who walks in when the rest of the world___36___(walk) out. A real friend is someone___37___support we can count on. A real friend is someone who sees____38____(we) true self, not just the face that we show to the world. Yet these days, the modern tools that keep us____39____(connect) are eating away at the meaning of friendship. We must be able to make many friends online,___40___these friends can be quite shallow.___41___(Society) media like blogs has come between us and the friends whom we love. Texting and messaging cannot take___42___place of face-to-face chatting. "Sharing" our experiences on these media is not enough___43___(express) the values which matter most to us. “___44___(like) our friends' photos online does not develop the connection which we share. To make friends a real part of our lives, we should put down our smart phones and meet them_____45_____person.
阅读下列短文，在空白处填入1个恰当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
I am writing to ask for advice on my relationship with my teenage son. To tell the truth, I often struggle to get along with him. Recently we have argued with each other a great deal. He is anxious about his skin because it ____46____ (start) to become very oily, ____47____ lots of red spots. He is always angry these days and seems less confident. I keep telling him that these changes are normal, and that things will turn out just fine. Of course, I wanted to show my concern for his condition, ____48____ I asked him to see a doctor. But then he became angry and we had a big argument. He told me that I was putting even ____49____ (much) stress on him by talking about his spots all the time. In the end, I sent him to his room. He finally calmed down, but it took some time. The whole experience was really terrible and I do not want to go through the same thing again. What should I do
阅读下列短文，在空白处填入1个恰当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
As we walk the “path of life”, we may sometimes wish to be alone with our own thoughts, for quiet periods of reflection can lead to personal ____50____ (improve). However, when we seek to be alone, we must be careful that we do not always escape into our own world. Social life is also important to us. More often than not, close friendships will help smooth out the sometimes rocky road ____51____ we are all meant to travel.
第四部分 写作(满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
52. 假如你是李华，最近，你和好朋友 Linda的关系不好，让你比较迷茫。于是你写信向知音栏目（the Soulmate Column）的主持人Peter求助。内容包括：
(1)影响你们友谊的具体事件或者原因；
(2)求助的具体内容。
注意：
(1)写作词数应为80左右；
(2)可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
(3)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Peter,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25 分)
53. 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。
My parents do a lot of embarrassing things! Usually, it’s my dad who sings silly songs or tells jokes around my friends. But a few weeks ago, it was my mother who played the embarrassing-parent role.
While my mom and I were shopping, we ran into my teacher, who mentioned the school didn’t have a music teacher to help our class put together a performance for Winter Fair. And, then my mom said, “I know the perfect song and dance. I’ll teach it to the kids!”
Before I could say “Please don’t”, my mom had agreed to come to my class every morning at 9:30 for a week. Oh, and just to be clear, it’s not as if she’s a professional entertainer. My parents run a small grocery store, and the only singing my mom does is in the shower.
“Mom,” I said on our way home, “Are you sure this is such a good idea ” “Of course!” she said. “If we want your school Winter Fair to happen, people need to step up and volunteer.” She laughed, “We will have fun!”
“OK, kids!” my teacher said at 9:28 on Monday. “We’re going to stop silent reading a little early today because a special guest is here to help us with a performance for Winter Fair. Let’s all welcome Arizona’s mother.”
I looked up to discover my mom standing in the front of the room wearing the world’s silliest hat. “I’m super excited to be here with you!” my mom said, “I’m going to teach you a fun little song-and-dance performance I learned a few years ago. Here goes!” Oh please, oh please, I said over and over in my head, let there be a fire drill, or a power failure, or anything to stop my mom from completely embarrassing herself-and me!
But apparently, my mom was not at all concerned about looking silly. She turned on some background music and started singing and dancing away.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
“I can’t believe this is happening” was all I could think.
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My mom turned out to be very good at performing.
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湖南师大附中2025——2026学年度高一第一学期期中考试
英 语
时量:120分钟 满分:150分
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
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。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。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What is the woman busy doing
A. Working on a paper.
B. Tidying up the office.
C. Organizing a party.
2. When will Henry start his vacation
A. This weekend. B. Next week. C. At the end of August.
3. What did the woman buy for her mother
A. Earrings. B. A necklace. C. A coat.
4. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student.
B. Father and daughter.
C. Boss and worker.
5. What does the man think of the old poems
A. Long. B. Humorous. C. Difficult.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the man going to do this summer
A. Teach a course. B. Repair his house. C. Work at a hotel.
7. How will the man use the money
A. To hire a gardener. B. To buy books. C. To pay for a boat trip.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the woman doing
A. Borrowing a tent. B. Packing a tent. C. Returning a tent.
9. Why does the woman go rock climbing
A. To have fun.
B. To improve her fitness.
C. To get close to nature.
10. Where will the speakers do rock climbing together
A. At a gym. B. In the wild. C. At a climbing center.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. How does the woman feel when asked about her offer price of the flat
A. Anxious. B. Embarrassed. C. Uncertain.
12. What is the greatest advantage of the woman’s flat
A. Its size. B. Its condition. C. Its location.
13 Who will the woman talk to later
A. Her parents. B. Her husband. C. Her neighbour.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What does the woman most probably do
A. She’s a coach. B. She’s a reporter. C. She’s a player.
15. At what age did the man probably start to play basketball
A. 17. B. 10. C. 7.
16. Why did the man start to play basketball
A. A great basketball game interested him very much.
B. Playing it regularly could help him stay healthy.
C. His parents hoped he could become a basketball player.
听第10段材料，回答第17至 20题。
17. Where is Jeff from
A. Liverpool. B. Coventry. C. Newcastle.
18. Where do young men go to watch big games according to Jeff
A. Pubs. B. Stadiums. C. Friends’homes.
19. Why does Jeff have to pick a team to support
A. To avoid being bothered.
B. To open a conversation.
C. To earn respect from others.
20. What does Jeff mainly talk about
A. England’s moment of success.
B. English flag as a symbol of hope.
C. England’s all-time favourite sport.
听力答案：1-10 CACAC CBCBC 11-20 CCBBC ABAAC
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
Dream Quest One Poetry and Writing Contest
Hello and welcome to Dream Quest One Poetry and Writing Contest! This poetry and writing contest is open to everyone and is international. We are excited about showcasing the creative writing and poetic talent, skill and ability of all poets and writers. We hope you are inspired to display the beauty and art of writing short stories and poems for the world to see your“gift of a dream”.
Poetry Contest entries may be written on any subject, theme, style or form. All poems must be 30 lines or fewer and either neatly handwritten or typed, using single or double spacing. Writing Contest entries may be written no more than 5 pages, either neatly handwritten or typed, with single or double spacing.
Official Rules for Complete Guidelines
Postmark deadline: All entries must be submitted by April 6.
Note: The winners will be announced online in the Dare to Dream pages, on June 30.
The mission of Dream Quest One Poetry and Writing Contest is to inspire and motivate anyone having the desire or love for poetry and writing to continue doing so without fear of failure or success! Remember, in whatever you do, it’s okay to dream, for dreams do come true.
Win Prizes
Poetry Contest First Place $250.00
Second Place $125.00
Third Place $50.00
Writing Contest First Place $500.00
Second Place $250.00
Third Place $100.00
1. What should you do to join in the Writing Contest
A. Fill in an entry form. B. Limit the entry to 5 pages.
C. Write no fewer than 30 lines. D. Focus on the theme required.
2. What can you do if you win the contest
A. Get a prize of at least $250.00. B. Be offered a poetry collection.
C. Have a tour around the world. D. Have your names posted online.
3. What is the contest intended for
A. Professional writers and poets. B. Teachers of poetry and writing.
C. Poetry and writing lovers. D. Beginners in poetry and writing.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. C
B
I can well remember the pain. My stomach was sick, my heart hurt, and my eyes painful from holding back tears.
“You know, Annie,” my friend John said, “Joanna and Andrea were just talking about you.” I immediately got nervous. “They said that the only reason you start on the basketball team is because the coach likes you. It’s not because you’re good.” I thought I might be sick. “They said they’re tired of you always getting what you want.” I struggled to keep myself from crying, sinking to my knees on the cold floor. After John told me everything my supposed best friends said about me, I was hurt.
Joanna and Andrea came in from lunch break acting as if nothing had happened. Joanna was still my deskmate, and Andrea was still my partner for our history project. I was amazed at their ability to pretend we had perfect friendship, especially since they’d said such hurtful things.
I was a freshman in high school, and I felt like I didn’t have a friend in the world, all because of Gossip — informal talk or stories about other people’s private lives, perhaps unkind or not true.
The tongue can be our worst enemy. Gossip harms confidence and separates close friends. It’s like a sharp knife, cutting one’s self-respect into pieces. When we say unkind things about others, we’re sticking knives into their hearts.
So how was I to act next When Joanna and Andrea pretended our friendship hadn’t changed, I thought of attacking them back. But instead, I told them directly that they had hurt me. Joanna started crying and Andrea was speechless. I knew they were both sorry for what they had said. They apologized, and I forgave them. Sure, things were a little uncomfortable at first, but soon enough everything was back to the way it had been before.
I still deal with gossip, sometimes as a receiver and sometimes as a sharer. But the more I learn about love, the more I realize the importance of encouraging others — something gossip never does.
4. What can we conclude from the second paragraph
A. Joanna and Andrea were grateful that the writer was their friend.
B. Joanna and Andrea made fun of the writer’s basketball performances.
C. Joanna and Andrea were unhappy about the writer being on the team.
D. Joanna and Andrea did not think the writer was the coach’s favourite.
5. How did the writer respond to her friends’comments about her
A. She decided to fight back immediately.
B. She told them frankly how she felt.
C. She found it awkward to speak to them.
D. She pretended that nothing had happened.
6. What is the writer’s reaction to gossip
A. Positive. B. Negative.
C. Unconcerned. D. Unclear.
7. What can we learn from the last paragraph
A. Gossip is definitely a sticking knife into people’s hearts.
B. We have to be patient when people gossip about our friends.
C. We can’t escape the world with gossip, but love offers a guiding hand.
D. We should be careful around our friends since they may cheat us sometimes.
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. A 7. C
C
Psychological avoidance (心理回避) or avoiding emotions, a common way to escape painful and uncomfortable thoughts, feelings or situations, can harm the emotional well - being and personal growth of high school freshmen. Actually, psychological avoidance can lead to increased levels of anxiety and stress. Avoiding fears and worries only allows them to grow stronger.
By avoiding challenging situations, it prevents students from developing important skills, limiting their opportunities for self-discovery and improvement. The famous author J. K. Rowling once said, “It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so carefully that you might as well not have lived at all.”
Psychological avoidance directly affects how well students do in their studies. Freshmen who turn to avoidance will always procrastinate, or even miss deadlines. By avoiding the necessary efforts and tasks required for learning, students may struggle to gain information, reducing the opportunity to succeed in grades.
Psychological avoidance can also cause stress or discomfort to relationships. High school students may avoid discussing their feelings with friends or family members, leading to misunderstandings and a breakdown in communication. Instead of dealing with their emotions, they hold back or hide themselves. Students miss out on the chance to deepen their connections with friends, family and peers (同龄人), making it harder for them to form healthy relationships.
Psychological avoidance may provide comfort for a short period, but in the long run it can have negative impacts on our mental health, personal growth, academic performance, relationships and other aspects of life. Breaking free from avoidance behaviors is important for academic success and self-confidence, and recognizing the harmful effects of avoidance is the first step.
8. J. K. Rowling might agree that by avoiding challenging situations, ______.
A. we fail to discover our thoughts and feelings.
B. we can avoid failing at something more easily.
C. we miss out on valuable learning experiences.
D. we have opportunities to avoid fears and worries.
9. What does the underlined word “procrastinate” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Put off tasks. B. Escape from reality.
C. Miss out on chances. D. Get out of control.
10. How does psychological avoidance affect students’ ability to form healthy relationships
A. It leads to difficult discussions.
B. It stops their connections with others.
C. It makes them fail to make new friends.
D. It causes them to escape further communication.
11. What will the following paragraph probably talk about
A. The harmful effects of psychological avoidance.
B. The forms of psychological avoidance behaviors.
C. The strategies of overcoming psychological avoidance.
D. The importance of breaking free from avoidance behaviors.
【答案】8. C 9. A 10. D 11. C
D
What makes a person a giver or a taker The idea of “give vs. take” takes shape in all interactions and relationships of our lives. We’re either giving advice, making time for people, or we’re on the receiving end. We keep changing between the two based on different situations on a daily basis, if not an hourly one.
According to Adam Grant, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, most people are matchers. They make careful observations on takers and make it a point for them to pay something back. They hate to see people who act so generously towards others not receive any rewards. Actually, most matchers will try hard to promote and support givers so that they can get the good they should get.
Is there a gender(性别) factor that plays a part in this A study led by Hannah Riley Bowles, a professor at Harvard University, focused on this question. She asked 200 senior managers to sit down in pairs where one person would act as the boss and the other as a worker to discuss pay promotions. Male “workers” asked for an average pay of $146k while the females asked for only $141k. But why did they not bargain as hard as the men Simply because they were more likely to be givers.
As a woman, I do enjoy the act of giving up my time, my knowledge, and my care and attention to others. I don’t expect anything in return, but I do tend to pull myself away when I feel like I’m not being appreciated. I also tend to get upset when I see a loved one’s continuous actions of kindness go unnoticed. So, it’s safe to say I’m 50% giver, 35% matcher and 15% taker.
I do know someone, however, who is 99% giver. They’re constantly giving their time, sharing valuable ideas and going out of their way for everyone who crosses their path. Although they’ve changed the lives of many people, they rarely see any of it returned. But the universe is slowly repaying them; they’re now extremely successful, well known for what they do.
12. What can we learn from the first paragraph
A. Most people think they are givers.
B. People are not always givers or takers.
C An individual is born to be a giver or a taker.
D. Few differences exist between givers and takers.
13. Why do matchers want takers to pay something back
A. They hate themselves for being givers.
B. They see no point in giving generously.
C. They want to balance giving and taking.
D. They do not like being treated differently.
14. What did Hannah’s study focus on
A. The role of giving and taking in jobs.
B. The gender difference in giving and taking.
C. The role of men and women in society.
D. The pay difference between women and men.
15. What is a suitable title for the text
A. Giving or Taking: the Balance of Human Interaction
B. Tips on How to Achieve Success Through Giving
C. Are You Giving Too Much in Your Relationships
D. Gender and Giving: Why Are Women Willing to Give
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. B 15. A
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。
There is nothing in the world that can compare to a mother’s love within a family. ____16____ It is also beneficial to your own health and happiness.
Reduce stress. A strong relationship with your mother can help you lessen pressure. According to a report, about nine out of ten American adults say that their connection with their mother has had a positive influence on them. ____17____
Increase self- confidence. Having a close connection with your mum is one of the best ways to lift your confidence. ____18____ But contact with your mum, who is biologically your biggest fan and supporter, can remind you how important it is to believe in yourself.
____19____ Being in contact with your mother is often an opportunity to share your thoughts and feelings. And it lets her tell you about your true situation. This reality check, provided by someone who loves and supports you, can be the key to helping you figure out how to take the next best step in your life and deal with a challenging situation.
Contribute to success. The report says the influence of strong parent- child communication from children’s early years is far- reaching. ____20____ When mother-child for communication is strong, children develop mental skills faster. Despite the daily pressure felt of adult life, the strong mother-child communication is the key to leading children to be successful.
A. Tell the truth.
B. Develop physically faster.
C. Indeed, it is not a challenging thing to lift your confidence.
D. Talks with their mothers lead to better language skills.
E. They are less likely to suffer from disappointment and anxiety.
F. Lacking self- confidence can make everything tougher to deal with.
G. Keeping regular contact with your mother benefits her well- being.
【答案】16. G 17. E 18. F 19. A 20. D
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。
Scaring my little brother, Daniel, was so funny when we were little. Especially when I hid well, ran out and screamed a “boo”, he would ____21____ into the air like a shocked frog.
But he was just getting sharp and used to simple “boos”. Afraid that my ____22____ of being a big sister was threatened, I changed ____23____ — rubber snakes under his pillows(枕头), ghost stories about a mean old man…. At any rate, scaring him was my usual acts and my ____24____.
Sadly, all good things must ____25____. Daniel was growing tall and strong. A master of ____26____ like me knows when to give up a hopeless cause. I declared peace — Daniel accepted it very well, ____27____ nothing.
However, I could hardly feel ____28____ without being punished for my deeds. One afternoon at 16:30, I returned to a(n) ____29____ home. I could feel the silence ____30____ behind corners like a big kid waiting to frighten me. So I turned on the music as loud as possible to cover up the ____31____ of sound. I couldn’t understand why I felt so uneasy.
Finally, at 19:00, my big brother rushed home, ____32____ saying, “Daniel… bike accident…” I immediately felt ____33____ — Daniel was always breaking toes and skinning knees. But when hearing“… no helmet (头盔)… face first…”, I thought to myself, “It wasn’t funny anymore.” That night Daniel didn’t come home.
His tooth was lost. His face was a horrible ____34____, black and blue and bright red. My poor Daniel! Now we were pretty much even because it ____35____ a lot to scare a big sister.
21. A. blow B. spring C. rise D. start
22. A. fame B. safety C. standard D. power
23. A. tricks B. attitudes C. steps D. hobbies
24. A. technique B. potential C. reward D. enthusiasm
25. A. come B. end C. continue D. disappear
26. A. conflict B. surprise C. cheat D. scare
27. A. requiring B. suffering C. enjoying D. leaving
28. A. at ease B. at a crossroads C. at a loss D. at risk
29. A. familiar B. ideal C. empty D. warm
30. A. shaking B. hiding C. forming D. smiling
31. A. silence B. fear C. absence D. harmony
32. A. naturally B. formally C. excitedly D. breathlessly
33. A. better B. worse C. tough D. awkward
34. A. mask B. mess C. sign D. view
35 A. marked B. needed C. took D. meant
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A 24. D 25. B 26. D 27. A 28. A 29. C 30. B 31. C 32. D 33. A 34. B 35. C
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下列短文，在空白处填入1个恰当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
A
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。
A real friend is someone who walks in when the rest of the world___36___(walk) out. A real friend is someone___37___support we can count on. A real friend is someone who sees____38____(we) true self, not just the face that we show to the world. Yet these days, the modern tools that keep us____39____(connect) are eating away at the meaning of friendship. We must be able to make many friends online,___40___these friends can be quite shallow.___41___(Society) media like blogs has come between us and the friends whom we love. Texting and messaging cannot take___42___place of face-to-face chatting. "Sharing" our experiences on these media is not enough___43___(express) the values which matter most to us. “___44___(like) our friends' photos online does not develop the connection which we share. To make friends a real part of our lives, we should put down our smart phones and meet them_____45_____person.
【答案】36. walks
37. whose 38. us
39. connecting
40. but 41. Social
42. the 43. to express
44. Liking 45. in
B
阅读下列短文，在空白处填入1个恰当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
I am writing to ask for advice on my relationship with my teenage son. To tell the truth, I often struggle to get along with him. Recently we have argued with each other a great deal. He is anxious about his skin because it ____46____ (start) to become very oily, ____47____ lots of red spots. He is always angry these days and seems less confident. I keep telling him that these changes are normal, and that things will turn out just fine. Of course, I wanted to show my concern for his condition, ____48____ I asked him to see a doctor. But then he became angry and we had a big argument. He told me that I was putting even ____49____ (much) stress on him by talking about his spots all the time. In the end, I sent him to his room. He finally calmed down, but it took some time. The whole experience was really terrible and I do not want to go through the same thing again. What should I do
【答案】46. has started
47. with 48. so
49. more
C
阅读下列短文，在空白处填入1个恰当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
As we walk the “path of life”, we may sometimes wish to be alone with our own thoughts, for quiet periods of reflection can lead to personal ____50____ (improve). However, when we seek to be alone, we must be careful that we do not always escape into our own world. Social life is also important to us. More often than not, close friendships will help smooth out the sometimes rocky road ____51____ we are all meant to travel.
【答案】50. improvement
51. that##which
第四部分 写作(满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
52. 假如你是李华，最近，你和好朋友 Linda的关系不好，让你比较迷茫。于是你写信向知音栏目（the Soulmate Column）的主持人Peter求助。内容包括：
(1)影响你们友谊的具体事件或者原因；
(2)求助的具体内容。
注意：
(1)写作词数应为80左右；
(2)可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
(3)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Peter,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】例文
Dear Peter,
You are a celebrity in aiding those who are in trouble because of personal life and work. I’m writing to ask you for a favor and hope you will be kind enough to give me some instructions.
Recently, Linda, my best friend from my childhood, didn’t treat me the way before. What made our relationship less close was an accidental argument on how to get on well with parents. We hold quite different opinions on that. Since then, we have seldom spoken to each other, which really makes me sad and depressed. I am at such a loss over what I can do to make up and in need of your help. I will be extremely grateful if you could give me some advice.
Looking forward to your early reply. Best wishes for you.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25 分)
53. 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。
My parents do a lot of embarrassing things! Usually, it’s my dad who sings silly songs or tells jokes around my friends. But a few weeks ago, it was my mother who played the embarrassing-parent role.
While my mom and I were shopping, we ran into my teacher, who mentioned the school didn’t have a music teacher to help our class put together a performance for Winter Fair. And, then my mom said, “I know the perfect song and dance. I’ll teach it to the kids!”
Before I could say “Please don’t”, my mom had agreed to come to my class every morning at 9:30 for a week. Oh, and just to be clear, it’s not as if she’s a professional entertainer. My parents run a small grocery store, and the only singing my mom does is in the shower.
“Mom,” I said on our way home, “Are you sure this is such a good idea ” “Of course!” she said. “If we want your school Winter Fair to happen, people need to step up and volunteer.” She laughed, “We will have fun!”
“OK, kids!” my teacher said at 9:28 on Monday. “We’re going to stop silent reading a little early today because a special guest is here to help us with a performance for Winter Fair. Let’s all welcome Arizona’s mother.”
I looked up to discover my mom standing in the front of the room wearing the world’s silliest hat. “I’m super excited to be here with you!” my mom said, “I’m going to teach you a fun little song-and-dance performance I learned a few years ago. Here goes!” Oh please, oh please, I said over and over in my head, let there be a fire drill, or a power failure, or anything to stop my mom from completely embarrassing herself-and me!
But apparently, my mom was not at all concerned about looking silly. She turned on some background music and started singing and dancing away.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
“I can’t believe this is happening” was all I could think.
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My mom turned out to be very good at performing.
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【答案】One Possible Version
“I can’t believe this is happening” was all I could think. I closed my eyes, covered my ears and shrank as low as I possibly could in my chair. After a few seconds, though. I gathered courage to uncover one ear and peek through a half-open eye. That’s when I saw the expression of pure joy on my mom’s face. She was having so much fun that I couldn’t help smiling. My classmates clapped and cheered, and I heard someone say, “Wow! Arizona’s mother is pretty talented!”
My mom turned out to be very good at performing. She was also good at teaching us the song and the dance steps. too. We learned quickly. By the time of the fair, I was actually proud of her for putting herself out there for us kids. Our performance at the Winter Fair was a huge success. As we drove home, I said to my mom, “I’m really glad you volunteered to help my class with the performance.” My mom reached back and squeezed my hand. “Thanks for saying that. I can see why you might have been embarrassed, but I had such a great time.”