四川省遂宁市射洪2025-2026学年高一上学期1月期末拔尖创新人才素质监测英语试题
一、听力选择题
1．How will the man get to college today
A．By walking. B．By riding a bus. C．By taking a car.
2．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．At an entrance to the zoo.
B．In the main zoo.
C．In a theater.
3．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．Bill’s hairstyle. B．The woman’s hairdresser. C．A hair salon.
4．What is the relationship between the man and Mr. Ryan
A．Classmates. B．Parent and child. C．Teacher and student.
5．What will the woman do in the afternoon
A．Drive to the restaurant at 4:30 p.m.
B．Attend a meeting at 5:00 p.m.
C．Meet the man at 5:30 p.m.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6．What did Jake do at lunchtime
A．He bought a pair of shoes.
B．He went out to play sports.
C．He washed his dirty sports shoes.
7．How does the woman sound
A．Careless. B．Tired. C．Annoyed.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8．What did Robert bring back
A．Photos. B．Apples. C．A sandwich.
9．What was Alice doing when Robert saw her
A．She was taking photos. B．She was making food. C．She was running.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
10．What is wrong with the woman’s computer
A．It makes a strange noise.
B．It always has a blue screen.
C．It lacks the latest operating system.
11．What does the woman want to know
A．The update time. B．The laptop model. C．The repair cost.
12．What does the man offer to do for the woman
A．Give her a reasonable repair price.
B．Repair her computer today.
C．Ring her up tomorrow.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
13．How often does Larry go to the gym
A．Once a week. B．Twice a week. C．Three times a week.
14．What encouraged Larry to start working out
A．That he wanted to be together with his friends.
B．That he needed to lose some weight.
C．That he struggled to catch a bus.
15．What kind of exercise does Larry do most
A．Running. B．Swimming. C．Cycling.
16．How many pounds has Larry lost so far
A．14. B．10. C．7.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．Why does the speaker give the talk
A．To introduce some tourist spots.
B．To appeal to tourists.
C．To offer job opportunities.
18．What is the purpose of starting this group
A．To design travel plans. B．To lead group tours. C．To train tour guides.
19．Where can the talk be found probably
A．In a travel magazine. B．In an online article. C．In a video on social media.
20．When was Adventure Consultants founded
A．One week ago. B．One month ago. C．One year ago.
二、阅读理解
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Col du Chaussy, France
At 1,532 metres above sea level, Col du Chaussy is a high mountain pass in south-eastern France. This stretch is only about 3.2km long but features 17 hairpin turns. There’s a small concrete barrier as you zigzag upward but this improbable road, while impossibly picturesque, is still one of the most dangerous roads in the world.
Taroko Gorge Road, Taiwan
Taroko Gorge Road in Taiwan is framed by rock on one side and sheer cliff drops on the other. The popular 19km stretch is so spectacular that it draws a constant parade of tour buses, cars, scooters, bicyclists and pedestrians, all sharing the same narrow road. If you want to hit this road, you’d better hope the weather is fair, otherwise, you might suffer through landslides and floods that make sections impassable.
Commonwealth Avenue, Philippines
Unlike other roads and highways on this list, this one isn’t located on the edge of a mountain. In fact, it’s a wide urban highway that’s just 12km long. Due to poor drainage (排水系统) which brings floods on the avenue, this road has earned the tragic nickname “Killer Highway”.
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21．What may be experienced in the trip of Taroko Gorge Road
A．Seaside scenery. B．Changeable weather.
C．A concrete barrier. D．A busy traffic.
22．What has set Commonwealth Avenue apart from the other roads
A．Its shortest length. B．Its urban location.
C．Its heavy traffic. D．Its high altitude.
23．Where is the text most probably taken from
A．A geography textbook. B．A travel website.
C．An academic magazine. D．A course brochure.
In 2004, a young museum intern Katie Salisbury made a discovery that would change her life. While working at the Los Angeles Chinese American Museum, she paused before a black-and-white photograph of an elegant Asian woman in a parade car. “That’s Anna May Wong, ”the curator (馆长) explained. “She was Hollywood’s first Chinese American movie star.” Salisbury stood in awe — how could such an important figure be unknown to her
Growing up in the 1990s, Salisbury had witnessed the lack of Asian representation on screen. She and her mother would excitedly point at the TV whenever actor BD Wong appeared on Law & Order. Now, learning about this pioneering actress from the 1920s, Salisbury felt both inspired and determined to share Wong’s story with the world.
Born in 1905 to Chinese immigrant parents who ran a laundry, Wong began acting as a teenager. Her breakthrough came, in 1924’s The thief of Bagdad, where her captivating performance as “a Mongol slave” earned vital praise. However, despite her talent, Hollywood consistently offered her stereotypical roles. Studios at the time not only avoided racial romance plots but frequently cast white actors in “yellowface” makeup for Asian characters.
Refusing to be limited, Wong took audacious steps in her career. She traveled to Europe, starring in British and German films that showcased range. She later became a successful stage performer and, in1951, made television history as the lead in The Gallery of Madame Liu-Tsong, the first U. S. series with an Asian American protagonist (主角).
Salisbury’s research reveals Wong as more than just an actress — she was a cultural pioneer who challenged stereotypes. “When Michelle Yeho won her Oscar in 2023, ”Salisbury notes, “it marked nearly a century since Wong began her fight for representation. Her story reminds us that diversity in Hollywood isn’t a new trend --it’s long overdue recognition. ”
24．Why was Salisbury surprised to learn about Anna May Wong
A．To have considered Wong her favorite actress.
B．To have found Wong’s photo rare and valuable.
C．To have thought Wong’s fame too extraordinary to believe.
D．To have been unaware of this groundbreaking actress previously.
25．What did Hollywood’s use of “yellowface” makeup indicate about their view of Asians
A．They wanted to portray Asian culture authentically.
B．They aimed to train more Asian actors for major roles.
C．They held stereotypes and blocked real Asian portrayals.
D．They thought white actors performed Asian roles better.
26．What does the underlined word “audacious” refer to in paragraph 4
A．cautious. B．adventurous. C．conventional. D．predictable.
27．What did Salisbury think of Wong’s influence
A．Stylish and trendy B．Pioneering and groundbreaking.
C．Underrated and overlooked. D．Controversial and divisive.
Robert Campbell, a 68-year-old retired teacher from Glasgow, has lived with type 2 diabetes (糖尿病) for a decade. Recently, worrying blurriness in his vision prompted him to seek a screening for diabetic retinopathy — a diabetes-related eye disease that causes blindness. Traditionally, he would have faced a long wait for a specialist appointment within Scotland’s National Health Service.
His local clinic, however, was part of a new pilot program using an AI-powered platform for eye disease called “RetinaScan AI”. The process was simple: a staff member took a photograph of Robert’s retina (视网膜). Within minutes, the system provided an automated assessment, detecting subtle signs of the disease with remarkable accuracy. This initiative effectively skipped the traditional bottleneck, bringing expert-level screening directly to the community.
The technology is built on deep learning. The AI was trained on hundreds of thousands of retinal images previously labeled by eye doctors. Through this process, it learned to identify critical indicators of diabetic eye disease with a consistency unaffected by humantedness. Its primary role is screening: efficiently identifying healthy patients and flagging those, like Robert, who require urgent specialist care.
“Platforms like RetinaScan AI are game-changers,” explains Dr. Eleanor Reed, a consultant eye doctor. “They don’t replace our expertise; they enhance it. By handling the massive initial screening workload, they ensure that human specialists can focus their skills on complex diagnoses and treatment planning, ultimately preventing preventable vision loss.”
The Glasgow pilot has already yielded promising results. In its first six months, the program successfully screened over 5,000 patients, cutting average wait times for screening from 12 weeks to just days. More importantly, it has accurately tagged hundreds of at risk individuals, like Robert, for early intervention, demonstrating a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.
Robert Campbell’s story is just the first chapter. This pilot program paves the way for AI technology to expand globally, reaching millions who need these vital screenings.
28．What problem did Robert Campbell face before the AI program was introduced
A．He was found to have a rare diabetic eye disease.
B．He had to wait long for a specialist appointment.
C．His local clinic lacked the necessary equipment.
D．His eye disease was too advanced to be treated.
29．What is the main advantage of “RetinaScan AI” according to the text
A．It replaces the need for human doctors.
B．It provides immediate treatment for patients.
C．It is cheaper than traditional screening methods.
D．It offers quick and accurate screening in communities.
30．Why does Dr Eleanor Reed call AI platforms “game-changers”
A．They finally avoid vision loss. B．They treat complex diseases.
C．They manage initial screenings. D．They work without specialists.
31．What can be a suitable title for the text
A．How is AI Transforming Eye Care B．Is AI the Doctor’s Newest Assistant
C．What Could AI Contribute to Humans D．Can AI Systems See More Than Doctors
For over two thousand years, scientists and philosophers have been puzzled by a simple question: how can plants, without eyes, grow toward light While animals use eyes to detect the direction of light, plants seem to have no such organ. So how do they do it
Early Greek thinkers believed plants could sense and react to their environment — almost like animals. But Aristotle later argued that plants were passive, unable to perceive or respond to the world around them. His view influenced Western thought for centuries.
However, a team of European researchers has now uncovered the secret. They focused on Arabidopsis, a small weed commonly used in plant genetics. Using advanced imaging techniques such as confocal microscopy, the scientists measured how light passes through the plant’s stem. Their results, published in a recent study, showed that the air channels between the plant’s cells scatter the light, bending it significantly as it travels through the tissue. Once researcher noted, “It’s like the plant has thousands of tiny lenses.” This scattering creates subtle differences in light intensity across the stem, allowing the plant to pinpoint the light’s direction accurately.
In other words, the plant doesn’t need eyes. Instead, it uses its entire body to sense light. This clever mechanism lets seedlings “see” where the light is coming from and adjust their growth toward it.
The findings not only solve an ancient mystery but also challenge Aristotle’s idea that plants are passive. It turns out that plants have evolved a sophisticated way to perceive their environment — without the need for complex organs like eyes. They are far more active and adaptive than we once thought.
This research opens new questions for plant biologists. How are these air channels formed How exactly do plants process the light information Understanding these mechanisms could help us learn more about how plants interact with the world — and perhaps even inspire new technologies in light sensing and robotics.
32．How does the author introduce the topic in the first paragraph
A．By making a comparison. B．By presenting a puzzle.
C．By stating a phenomenon. D．By quoting a philosopher.
33．What is the key finding of the European researchers’ study
A．Plant cells contain special proteins that respond to light.
B．Arabidopsis has a unique genetic structure for light sensing.
C．Light intensity varies significantly in different plant tissues.
D．Plants use air channels as tiny lenses to detect light direction.
34．What is the significance of the research findings
A．They explain the formation of air channels. B．They reveal plants’ passive growth pattern.
C．They challenge traditional views of plants. D．They confirm Aristotle’s theory about plants.
35．What might be the future impact of this research
A．Faster plant growth. B．Better light sensors.
C．Stronger leaf formation. D．More robot production.
There’s a Chinese saying that goes: “If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a day, go fishing. If you want happiness for a year, inherit (继承) a fortune. 36 ”
For thousands of years, the greatest thinkers have suggested the same thing: Happiness is found in helping others. Scientific research provides data to support the idea that helping others may be the secret to living a happier and healthier life. Giving can feel great. 37 Plus, the more you give, the more you stand to gain purpose, meaning, and happiness. Follow these tips:
Find your passion. It’s not how much you give. It’s how much love you put into giving. You might care about one cause more than others, and that’s okay. Support the cause that feels right for you.
Give your time. The gift of time is often more valuable to the receiver, and more satisfying to the giver, than the gift of money. 38 We can give some of this time to help others — whether a few hours each day, or a few days each year.
Give to groups with clear goals. Michael Norton, a professor at Harvard Business School, in Massachusetts, says that “giving to a cause that specifies what they’re going to do with your money or service leads to more happiness.”
39 “Selfless giving...easily becomes overwhelming,” psychologist Adam Grant says. He advises giving to others, but keeping your personal and emotional needs in mind. You matter too!
Be active in activities. 40 . Think about your daily schedule — even a few hours each week can make a difference. For example, if you value a clean environment, giving a few hours each month to local clean-up efforts (like community trash-pickup events) can help a lot.
A．Don’t forget about yourself.
B．Love the cause you choose.
C．Set aside time to serve your community.
D．The key is to find the approach that works for you.
E．If you want happiness for a lifetime, help somebody.
F．And as we learn early, it’s better to give than to receive.
G．We don’t all have the same amount of money, but we all have time.
任务型阅读
A Mother’s Day Surprise
The twins were filled with excitement as they thought of the surprise they were planning for Mother’s Day. How pleased and proud Mother would be when they brought her breakfast in bed. They planned to make French toast and chicken porridge. They had watched their mother in the kitchen. There was nothing to it. Jenna and Jeff knew exactly what to do.
The big day came at last. The alarm rang at 6 a.m. The pair went down the stairs quietly to the kitchen. They decided to boil the porridge first. They put some rice into a pot of water and left it to boil while they made the French toast. Jeff broke two eggs into a plate and added in some milk. Jenna found the bread and put two slices into the egg mixture. Next, Jeff turned on the second stove burner to heat up the frying pan. Everything was going smoothly until Jeff started frying the bread. The pan was too hot and the bread turned black within seconds. Jenna threw the burnt piece into the sink and put in the other slice of bread. This time, she turned down the fire so it cooked nicely.
Then Jeff noticed steam shooting out of the pot and the lid starting to shake. The next minute, the porridge boiled over and put out the fire. Jenna panicked. Thankfully, Jeff stayed calm and turned off the gas quickly. But the stove was a mess now. Jenna told Jeff to clean it up so they could continue to cook the rest of the porridge. But Jeff’s hand touched the hot burner and he gave a cry of pain. Jenna made him put his hand in cold water. Then she caught the smell of burning. Oh dear! The piece of bread in the pan had turned black as well.
41．根据文本内容从方框中选择恰当的词并用其正确形式填入文本图示中，每词限用一次，有两词为多余选项。
bread boil over calm clean trouble sink hand breakfast stove surprise burn panic
The twins wanted to plan a for Mother’s Day. They decided to make for their mom.
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Problem 1: The pan was too hot and the turned black. → Solution 1: Jenna turned down the fire, threw the bread into the and put in another slice of bread.
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Problem 2: The porridge and put out the fire. → Solution 2: Jeff stayed and turned off the gas.
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Problem 3: The was messy. → Solution 3: Jenna told Jeff to it up.
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Problem 4: Jeff’s hand touched the hot and gave a cry of pain. → Solution 4: Jenna made Jeff put his hand in cold water.
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Conflict: Jenna and Jeff had again and again. → Solution:
42．How did the twins learn to prepare breakfast
43．How did the twins’ attitude change before and after trying to make breakfast
44．What would the twins do next Why
三、完形填空
I still have a clear memory of my primary school teacher, Mrs. White. Though most of what we learned in her class has 45 over time, our frequent writing exercises remain 46 in my mind.
In my early elementary years, I’d rush home to show Mom my compositions, which were full of spelling 47 . But Mrs. White never marked them with a red pen. Instead, she gave stars or an encouraging “Good!” That small praise always 48 my spirits. But not everyone saw it that way. 49 about the unaddressed mistakes, my mother brought up the issue with Mrs. White during a parent-teacher meeting, 50 why she never pointed out my errors or corrected my wrong spellings.
Mrs. White smiled and explained: “Kids this age are just beginning to discover the joy of 51 . I won’t let red ink 52 that fire. Spelling and grammar can be 53 later, but the wonder of words goes away if we discourage them early.” Her words filled me with lasting 54 in writing.
I used to misspell “beautiful” 55 , driving my high school teacher mad. Eventually, I got it right — but I’m glad I never stopped using the 56 . “Pretty” is easier to spell, yet it lacks the depth of feeling you want to 57 sometimes. Life isn’t just “pretty” — it’s “beautiful”. I have Mrs. White to thank for teaching me that 58 . She taught me brave expression matters more than perfect form, and that still 59 how I see learning and creativity today.
45．A．existed B．faded C．changed D．spread
46．A．clear B．simple C．strange D．quiet
47．A．rules B．skills C．errors D．conflicts
48．A．depressed B．broke C．calmed D．lifted
49．A．Curious B．Crazy C．Excited D．Worried
50．A．asking B．telling C．explaining D．showing
51．A．invention B．expression C．direction D．collection
52．A．put up B．put out C．turn around D．turn down
53．A．created B．ignored C．prevented D．improved
54．A．confusion B．pressure C．confidence D．hesitation
55．A．occasionally B．illegally C．repeatedly D．casually
56．A．word B．sentence C．story D．saying
57．A．hide B．suggest C．convey D．enjoy
58．A．game B．lesson C．chance D．cure
59．A．questions B．limits C．challenges D．shapes
四、语法填空
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。
Qian Xuesen was a Chinese aerospace engineer who made important contributions 60 the field of aerodynamics (空气动力学). He 61 (regard) as one of the leading experts in rockets and high-speed flight theory prior to his departure to China in 1955.
In 1950, protested by 62 (he) colleagues and without any evidence of the charge, he lost his security clearance. For the following five years, he and his family were under the partial house arrest (软禁) 63 (make) his technical knowledge outdated. 64 spending five years under house arrest, he was released in 1955 in exchange for the return of American pilots 65 had been arrested during the Korean War. He left the United States in September 1955, 66 (arrive) in mainland China via Hong Kong.
Upon his return, he helped lead development of the Dongfeng ballistic missile and the Chinese space program. He also played an important part in the 67 (construct) and development of China’s defense industry, higher education and research system, rocket force, and a key technology university. For his contributions, he 68 (eventual) became known as the “Father of Chinese Rocketry” and was nicknamed the “King of Rocketry”. He is recognized as one of the founding 69 (father) of “Two Bombs, One Satellite”.
五、书信写作
70．你校英文报的“Youth Voice”栏目正在举办关于“中学生课外阅读习惯”的讨论，请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1. 介绍你的阅读习惯（如阅读媒介、时间、频率等）；
2. 谈谈课外阅读给你带来的好处。
注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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1．B
【原文】M: Mom, can I borrow five dollars please It’s too far to walk to the campus and my friend Andy cannot give me a lift because he asks for leave today. I’d better take the bus to college this morning.
W: Okay, here is 10 dollars, get yourself some lunch too.
2．A
【原文】W: How many tickets would you like, sir And for which sections
M: A family package for the main zone and the special feeding zones. So, for two adults and 2 children in total.
3．A
【原文】W: You look different, Bill. Did you change your hair
M: Oh, thanks for noticing. My hairdresser was ill so I had the trainee instead. But I hate it. He has messed it up so badly. I am embarrassed now.
4．C
【原文】M: Hi Sarah, could you please tell me your secret of getting high scores in exams I don’t want to let my mom down any more.
W: Well, there is no shortcut. Do what Mr. Ryan asked us to do and practice more after class.
5．C
【原文】M: Are we still meeting at the restaurant at 5 p.m this afternoon
W: I will be there at 5:30 p.m. I have a meeting at 4:30 p.m. and it will run for less than an hour. I’ll drive there so that you won’t wait too long.
6．B 7．C
【原文】W: What happened to your sports shoes, Jake I just bought them for you not long ago.
M: Oh, I fell into the mud while I was playing football at lunchtime.
W: Oh, Jake, you have ruined them. I am not sure if putting them in the washing machine will make them look new again.
M: Sorry, mom, but don't worry, I will still use them. Even if they’re a little dirty, they are really comfortable.
W: Just be a little more careful next time, Jake. You must learn the value of money and take care of yourself as well.
M: I’ll pay more attention next time, I promise.
8．B 9．A
【原文】W: How was your ride today, Robert
M: It was great, really good fun.
W: Where did you cycle to
M: We went right to the end of the lane, then through the gate, down the big hill and around the lakes.
W: Oh, quite a long way then.
M: Yes, and look at these, we'll be able to eat them.
W: Oh, where did you find them
W: Next to the first lake, there are lots of apple trees down there. The apples are just falling on to the ground.
W: Yes, I noticed them. The last time I walked round there.
M: We saw your friend Alice while we were out.
W: Oh, was she running She’s a keen runner.
M: No, she was eating a sandwich and taking pictures of one of the lakes. It did look beautiful today.
10．B 11．C 12．A
【原文】M: Hello madam, welcome to PC World. How may I help you
W: Hi there, I have my laptop with me. Every time I turn it on all I get is a blue screen. I cannot use it. Can you fix it
M: Sure. Let me take a look at it. Are you using Windows 10 as the ball braking system
W: Yes, I am.
M: Usually this happens if you have accidentally cancelled some of the required updates. It should be a fairly simple problem, I think. I will need some time for it though.
W: Well, how much should I pay to fix it
M: We charge for the hour usually, but it is not fair because that could include the time taken to update. I will give you a fixed price of 50 dollars because I have seen this issue many times.
W: That is perfect. When may it be ready
M: I am pretty fully booked today. Can you leave it with me When it is done, I will give you a call.
W: All right.
13．B 14．C 15．A 16．C
【原文】W: Hello, Larry, your face looks very red.
M: I’m not surprised. I’ve just been to the gym.
W: Ah, you’ve decided to get fit, haven’t you
M: Yes, I exercise every Thursday and Friday. It’s hard work, but I feel like it’s doing me good. I think we can all benefit from exercise, although I didn’t always think like that before.
W: What changed your mind
M: One morning I was late for the bus. I saw it at the stop and ran after it. I caught it but I couldn’t speak when I got on. I was so out of breath. So, I began to go to the gym with my friends.
W: What do you do Lifting weights, that sort of thing
M: No, I often use the running machines and sometimes the bikes and rowing machines.
W: Great. I enjoy swimming a lot. I swim three times a week. I try to go early in the morning when the pool is quiet. It gives me extra energy and keeps my weight down as well.
M: Did you say it had helped you lose weight
W: Yes. I’ve lost 14 pounds since I started a year ago.
M: Wow, that’s great! I’ve only lost half that amount so far.
W: Keep at it and you’ll achieve your goals.
17．B 18．A 19．C 20．B
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21．D 22．B 23．B
24．D 25．C 26．B 27．B
28．B 29．D 30．C 31．A
32．B 33．D 34．C 35．B
36．E 37．F 38．G 39．A 40．C
41． surprise breakfast bread sink boiled over calm stove clean burner trouble 42．They prepared breakfast by watching their mother in the kitchen. 43．Before trying to make breakfast they thought it easy, but after that they thought it difficult. 44．They will try making breakfast again. Because they want to give their mother a surprise.
45．B 46．A 47．C 48．D 49．D 50．A 51．B 52．B 53．D 54．C 55．C 56．A 57．C 58．B 59．D
60．to 61．was regarded 62．his 63．to make 64．After 65．who 66．arriving 67．construction 68．eventually 69．fathers
70．One possible version:
Version 1
The Unique Value of Paper Reading
As a regular reader, I have a strong preference for paper reading. I enjoy the tactile pleasure of holding a book and the focus it brings, and I dedicate at least 30 minutes to it every day.
This habit has proven immensely beneficial. Firstly, reading physical books significantly enhances my concentration and memory retention, which directly improves my academic performance, especially in literature. Moreover, by immersing myself in various literary worlds, I have broadened my horizons and developed critical thinking skills. For instance, after reading To Kill a Mockingbird, I reflected deeply on social justice.
In conclusion, paper reading is far more than a hobby; it is a vital practice that continuously enriches my mind and soul.
Version 2
The Efficiency of Digital Reading
As a modern student, I primarily adopt digital reading. Using a lightweight e-reader, I can access a vast library anytime, anywhere. This allows me to make use of bits of time efficiently, such as during my daily commute.
The advantages are remarkable. The most significant one is the instant access to diverse and up-to-date resources, which keeps me well-informed. Furthermore, features like the built-in dictionary allow me to look up new words instantly, greatly boosting my vocabulary learning efficiency and reading fluency. This method has made me a more independent learner.
All in all, digital reading serves as a powerful key, unlocking a world of knowledge conveniently and effectively.
Version 3
My Balanced Reading Strategy
To maximize benefits, I smartly combine paper and digital reading. I choose paper books for deep, immersive reading at home, while using my e-reader for its convenience on the go.
This hybrid approach offers me the best of both worlds. Paper books enhance my focus and comprehension, whereas digital reading provides timely information and saves space. Consequently, this strategy has not only broadened my knowledge across various fields but also sharpened my language skills flexibly and effectively.
In conclusion, by choosing the right medium for the right situation, I have made reading a sustainable and highly rewarding part of my life.
