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【答案】4. C 5. D 6. A 7. B
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【答案】16. B 17. A 18. D 19. F 20. G
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【答案】Dear Editor,
I’m writing to put forward a practical suggestion concerning the activity themed “A Date with Nature”. Among all the possible options, I highly recommend organizing a campus tree-planting activity.
The activity can be arranged as follows. To kick off the event, our principal will deliver a short speech, elaborating on the significance of tree planting for environmental protection. As the activity proceeds, students will plant young trees in the school garden, working in close collaboration with their classmates. Finally, everyone will take photos with their trees and attach special tags to them, capturing this meaningful moment.
I sincerely hope that it will surely bring more joy and a valuable experience to every student.
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】One possible version:
Yet, she went on and on, totally ignoring my burning eyes. As she was ready to take me to the next stop, I erupted, “I wish you wouldn’t do that!” She grabbed my hand tightly, her eyes blazing with a mix of shock. In a trembling voice, she asked if being her daughter was something I found embarrassing. Though I knew I should stay silent, I heard myself yelling, “You are using me to show off!” She stopped talking, a blend of anger and hurt appearing on her face. Panicked and outraged, I fled in dead silence, not daring to look back.
When I finally returned to the bakery, my mother was putting away the trophies. Her hands moved swiftly yet quietly. I almost thought she was going to “give me color to see”. However, suddenly she spoke, “I’m sorry, Pearl. I didn’t mean to use you. I’m just too proud to be your mama.” Hearing that, I looked up, her wrinkled face telling a long story. Tears blurred my vision as I stepped forward, wrapping her in an American-style hug. For the first time ever, I felt like a real champion not only in my own heart but also in my mum’s heart.2025-2026学年湖北省荆州中学高三下学期五月模拟考试四英语试卷第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。
1. How much was the total household bills last month
A.$50. B. $80. C. $160.
2. What is the woman doing
A. Seeing a doctor.
B. Having an interview.
C. Getting information from a salesman.
3. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. By the seaside. B. In an art studio. C. In a swimming center.
4. Why does the man want to speak to Candy
A. To talk about a customer. B. To discuss the cover design. C. To ask her for a message.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. A guest speaker. B. A famous TV program. C. The preparation for a speech room.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。
听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。
6.What is the man doing
A. Driving a car. B. Asking the way. C. Checking a map.
7. How does the woman sound
A. Concerned. B. Annoyed. C. Confused.
听第7段录音，回答第8、9题。
8. How many minutes does it take the man to get to New York
A. 32. B. 36. C. 37.
9. What kind of ticket will the man buy
A. A saver round trip. B. An ordinary round trip. C. A one-way trip.
听第8段录音，回答第10至12题。
10. When does the woman usually get off work
A. At 6:00. B. At 6:30. C. At 6:45.
11. How did the woman come
A. By taxi. B. By bus. C. On foot.
12. Why did the woman get off work late
A. She had a talk with her boss.
B. She had to check her personal letters.
C. She received a task from her boss.
听第9段录音，回答第13至16题。
13. What are the speakers doing
A. Preparing for a meeting.
B. Organizing a presentation.
C. Finding ways to protect the environment.
14. What is the man going to do this evening
A. Write a letter. B. Attend a meeting. C. Collect rubbish.
15. What is the woman’s attitude toward the environment
A. Worried. B. Indifferent. C. Disappointed.
16. What does the woman suggest doing
A. Phoning Kate.
B. Printing out the poster.
C. Asking someone else for help.
听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。
17. Where did the speaker go from India
A. Mexico. B. South Africa. C. America.
18. How long did the speaker spend in Mexico
A. Six days. B. Ten days. C. Fourteen days.
19. Who will the speaker enjoy the trip to Istanbul with
A. His mother. B. A volunteer. C. His friend.
20. What will the speaker do at the start of June
A. Attend a wedding. B. Go to visit Bucharest. C. Make new travel plans.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Four places to hear live music outdoors
For those passionate about live music, head outdoors where local restaurants and bars are providing fresh air entertainment. Here are 4 places on Long Island that are popular with everyone:
PORTSIDE BAR & GRILL
On Monday nights at Portside Bar & Grill join the “Portside Pirates Patio (露台) Party” where multiple artists perform 30-40 minutes each from 7-10 p.m.
“Playing outdoors you get more energy from the audience,” singer Maria Rose says. “They are fully engaged in the music.”
SPOTLIGHT
There may not be music at the Paramount in Huntington but the venue’s art bar Spotlight next door is delivering live music along with burgers and craft cocktails at a dozen outdoor tables daily from 4-8 p.m.
“We restructured things when we heard outdoor dining is going to be big,” says manager James Visalli. Singer/Guitarist Brian Ripps was the first to kick off Spotlight’s grand re-opening by mixing cover songs with his originals.
KJ FARRELL’S
Live music is what KJ Farrell’s in Bellmore is known for and their backyard patio, which holds 40-50 seats, has become a hotspot showcasing artists from Tuesday-Saturday from 7-10 p.m. (reservations are made in advance).
Wonderous Stories has just returned to its regular Wednesday night spot where the audience listened to classic rock covers.
GARDEN GRILL
The patio at Garden Grill has been retooled holding 100 people. Music is offered Wednesday through Saturday from 5:30-9:30 p.m. and Sunday 1-8 p.m. in the fresh air.
Singer / songwriter JD Leonard recently performed his own country tune, “Just Drive” and got a standing ovation (热烈鼓掌). “Everybody seemed so happy to be out here. I know I was.” he says.
1. At which time will you most probably watch Maria Rose’s performance
A. Saturday 10 p.m. B. Tuesday 6 p.m.
C. Monday 8 p.m. D. Wednesday 9:30 p.m.
2. Where can you enjoy music at about 6 p.m. every day
A. At PORTSIDE BAR & GRILL.
B. At GARDEN GRILL.
C. At KJ FARRELL’S.
D. At SPOTLIGHT.
3. What is special about KJ FARRELL’S
A. It hosts the “Portside Pirates Patio Party”.
B. It should be booked in advance.
C. It can accommodate an audience of 100.
D. It serves craft cocktails.
B
MacArthur’s devotion to sailing dates back to when she was just four years of age, when she first got the chance to have a try. “I’ll never forget that sailing as a kid of setting foot on a boat for the first time,” MacArthur said. “It kind of struck me that this boat had everything we needed to take us anywhere in the world. And as a child, that opened up everything.” She explained how it felt like the “greatest sense of freedom”.
This experience lighted a passion within MacArthur. She knew then that she wanted to sail around the world. She had no idea how to achieve it — growing up in the countryside, it wasn’t the most obvious career path — but she knew that was what she wanted to do at some stage. So she acquired knowledge and saved up for years to pursue a career in sailing. She would have potatoes and beans every day for eight years so that she could save up to buy the right equipment. By reaching certain financial goals and asking technical questions about sailing, MacArthur felt as though she was getting closer to her ambitions.
“When you know where you’re going, you can actually get there — even if it seems unlikely. The impossible could be possible and aiming high is not necessarily such a nutty thing to do.” And it seems that MacArthur’s drive to become a sailor went beyond her expectations. At the age of 24, she started to receive media attention after participating in the Vendee Globe, a single-handed non-stop yacht (帆船) race that goes around the world. She came in second place.
Some three to four years later, MacArthur chose to sail for 71 days and 14 hours, covering more than 26, 000 miles during the course of her journey. This led to MacArthur scoring a new world record in 2005, as the fastest person to sail around the globe single-handedly. While this record has since been surpassed, MacArthur is still considered as Britain’s most successful offshore racer.
4. What happened to MacArthur when she was four
A. She prepared to sail around the world. B. She got stuck in a boat.
C. She had her first taste of sailing. D. She saw a boat for the first time.
5. What do we know about MacArthur from paragraph 2
A. She worked as a technician to earn money.
B. She sought financial support for her amibitions.
C. She planted potatoes and beans for profit .
D. She prepared herself for her goal.
6. What did MacArthur do in 2005
A. She set the world sailing record. B. She attracted media spotlight.
C. She secured second place in a yacht race. D. She had her personal best surpassed.
7. What does the story mainly tell us
A. Follow your own course, and let others talk B. Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.
C. Practice makes perfect. D. Doing is better than saying.
C
Imagine wandering through a dark forest for hours, then traveling all the way home — in a straight line. Bull ants do this every night, and scientists have long wondered how. It turns out they use a previously unknown type of Moon compass (指南针) — never seen before in the animal kingdom.
To figure it out, Cody Freas, a behavioral ecologist, and his colleagues trapped bull ants the moment they left their nests. They allowed or denied the insects the chance to observe the Moon by grouping the individuals in a clear bottle or a black box. Then they brought them to an unfamiliar setting 200 meters away — an abandoned basketball court— to test which direction they traveled home.
After comparing their separate paths, the team concluded the behavior of ants that could see moonlight was consistent with what’s called a time-compensated (时间补偿的 ) lunar compass. Essentially, the insects observe how quickly the Moon moves to estimate the relative position of their home and update that prediction with time.
The dynamic speed of the Moon’s movement complicates this strategy. It rises slowly, speeds up when it’s at the highest point in the sky, and then slows down as it sets. Ants could be terribly misled if they don’t account for that, but the researchers discovered the insects have an inborn sense that the Moon’s speed shifts, and they compensate for it.
The discovery makes bull ants the first known animals to navigate (导航) using this type of compass. Navigating with the Moon presents several advantages. Unlike stars, which other insects use to navigate, the Moon is not blocked by light pollution, and it can be bright enough to breakthrough clouds. Bull ants also have specialized eyes that allow them to see circular (环形的) patterns of polarized moonlight spreading across the sky, so they can sense the Moon’s position, even when it’s below the horizon.
Freas says the study has given him a new appreciation of the Moon as a navigational aid. “The more time you spend under the Moon,” he says, “the more it seems like a much better helper than you originally think.”
8. Which aspect of the study does paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A. The process. B. The purposes. C. The background. D. The findings.
9. What helps bull ants navigate correctly according to the text
A. Their familiarity with the path to home.
B. Their tolerance for the Moon’s movement.
C. Their independence from time compensation.
D. Their adjustment to the Moon’s speed change.
10. What can be inferred from the last but one paragraph
A. Navigating with the Moon is reliable for the bull ants.
B. Bull ants’ eyes are characterized by circular patterns.
C. Light pollution affects bull ants’ sense of direction.
D. Bull ants can see the Moon below the horizon.
11. What does Freas think of bull ants using Moon compass
A. It’s controversial. B. It’s challenging. C. It’s mysterious. D. It’s amazing.
D
My late mother was an artist of some renown in the Pacific Northwest. Over her many-decades career, her paintings evolved from highly representational watercolors into mixed-media abstracts. Growing up, I could draw a little myself and enjoyed doing so, but I never had her talent. Once, I asked her how I could improve. I supposed I expected her to say something like “Practice 10,000 hours.” Instead, she told me to look at what I wanted to draw. I stared at a tree, noticing details I’d ignored before: the rough bark, shifting shadows, and delicate leaves. Drawing each detail carefully, I created my best work yet. More importantly, I discovered the joy of truly observing the world.
This act of deep attention is called savoring — a skill that enriches both art and life. Psychologists define it as “fully appreciating positive moments,” like enjoying a sunset or reliving happy memories. Studies show savoring activates the brain’s reward system, reduces sadness, and boosts happiness. In experiments, people who focused on daily positive experiences became happier, especially those with fewer good moments. Savoring also creates vivid, lasting memories of joy.
Yet humans naturally focus on negatives — a survival instinct from ancestors who needed to avoid dangers. Today, this “negativity bias (偏见)” often backfires, making us trapped in problems and overlook good moments. Scientists warn that constant negativity twists thinking and lowers life satisfaction.
The solution Practice savoring. Start with positive moments: pause to enjoy a meal or a friend’s laugh. But challenges can also be savored. Try a “failure journal”: write down a setback (e.g., an argument), leave space, then return weeks later to note lessons learned (“I improved communication”). Months later, add positive outcomes (“We grew closer”). This involves savoring — and shows how you can use the practice to transform even unwelcome experiences into positive opportunities for growth and perspective. This reframing helps find meaning in difficulties, much like finding beauty in an imperfect drawing.
My mother’s advice wasn’t just about art — it was about living. By observing deeply, we uncover hidden layers in both the ordinary and the difficult. Savoring turns fleeting moments into lasting joy and challenges into growth. That’s the true art of life.
12. What does the author focus on by the personal story
A. Observing the world is essential for a painting.
B. Every detail deserves attention when drawing.
C. Deep attention is a source of living a happy life.
D. Savoring is a skill of truly observing the world.
13. What does the author imply about “negativity bias” in modern life
A. It is necessary for survival today. B. It reduces our ability to enjoy life.
C. It helps us avoid dangers effectively. D. It improves people’s life satisfaction.
14. According to the text, what is a “failure journal” used for
A. Reflecting on setbacks to find positive results.
B. Tracking mistakes to avoid errors in the future.
C. Recording positive moments and the emotions.
D. Keeping track of the interpersonal relationships.
15. Why does the author compare “savoring” to “finding beauty in an imperfect drawing”
A. To explain that art involves accepting flaws.
B. To criticize people who focus on negativity.
C. To show challenges can be changed into growth.
D. To argue that art is more important than science.
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。
Do you ever feel stuck when facing a difficult task, thinking, “I’m just not good at this” This is a sign of a fixed mindset. ____16____ A growth mindset means believing your abilities can improve with effort and learning. Developing this mindset can make you more resilient and successful. Here are some practical ways to build it.
First, pay attention to your self-talk. The words you say to yourself matter. When you make a mistake, instead of thinking “I failed,” try thinking, “This is a chance to learn.” ____17____ For example, if you get a low score on a math test, a fixed mindset would say, “I’m bad at math.” A growth mindset would say, “I need to find a better way to study this topic.”
____18____ Challenges are not threats; they are opportunities to grow. When you try something hard, your brain forms new connections. Don’t avoid difficult tasks. Embrace them. Start with small challenges and gradually take on bigger ones. Each time you push through, you prove to yourself that effort leads to improvement.
Another key is to value the process over the result. ____19____ Praise yourself for the hard work you put in, not just for a perfect outcome. Did you practice piano for an hour every day That’s worth celebrating, even if the recital wasn’t flawless. This shift in focus makes you more willing to keep trying.
Finally, learn from others. ____20____ Talk to people who have overcome obstacles. Read stories about famous scientists or artists who failed many times before succeeding. Their journeys remind us that struggle is a normal part of the path to mastery.
Remember, developing a growth mindset is a journey itself. It won’t happen overnight. But by practicing these steps, you can train your brain to see possibilities instead of limitations.
A. This simple change in language can shift your perspective.
B. However, you can choose to develop a different way of thinking.
C. Therefore, you should always ask for help immediately.
D. Second, see challenges as opportunities.
E. For instance, watching others succeed can make you feel jealous.
F. It’s important to focus on your effort and strategies, not just the final grade or score.
G. Surround yourself with people who have a growth mindset.
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。
For years, my life centered around the pool. The routine practices and the constant pursuit of ____21____ were my whole world. My brother’s old camera, ____22____ when he left for college, was nothing but a forgotten object gathering dust on his desk.
However, that situation ____23____ on the day when my season fell apart. A single wrong step sent a sharp pain through my ____24____, and everything that had once ____25____ me seemed to disappear at once. While my teammates kept training and competing, I was ____26____ to stay behind, quiet and unmoving, watching life continue without me.
One quiet afternoon, a ray of sunlight landed on the camera. Out of ____27____, I picked it up. It felt concrete and solid in my hands, a remarkable contrast to the ____28____ that had followed me for weeks. Since then, I began to ____29____ the slow rise and fall of my injured leg during physical therapy. ____30____, the world that once had felt ____31____ began to draw closer, shaping itself through color and shadow.
By spring, I had filled the camera with images of my ____32____. I recorded tiny steps, turning my struggle into quiet stories. I started to ____33____ the light on the water, the cheers from the poolside, and the warmth in my teammates’ eyes.
Photography did not give me back the old life, but it helped me ____34____ a new one — founded on patience and gratitude. Healing (康复) is not ____35____ the past; it is learning to see the present more clearly, and to love the person I am becoming.
21. A. speed B. justice C. truth D. knowledge
22. A. purchased B. hidden C. prepared D. abandoned
23. A. occurred B. worked C. changed D. remained
24. A. stomach B. leg C. arm D. back
25. A. defined B. embarrassed C. frightened D. confused
26. A. permitted B. selected C. promised D. forced
27. A. sympathy B. love C. envy D. curiosity
28. A. uncertainty B. misunderstanding C. unfairness D. dishonesty
29. A. check B. photograph C. mention D. remember
30. A. Unexpectedly B. Unavoidably C. Equally D. Normally
31. A. busy B. cold C. competitive D. distant
32. A. experiment B. coach C. recovery D. family
33. A. miss B. copy C. notice D. assess
34. A. share B. construct C. leave D. balance
35. A. complaining about B. returning to C. accounting for D. giving up
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。
In the digital world, ____36____ communication revolves around text messages, telephone phobia (恐惧症) (also known as telephobia) ____37____ (become ) increasingly common, especially among young adults. Despite the common presence of smartphones, ____38____ significant number of individuals experience anxiety when ____39____(face)with making or receiving a phone call.
Telephobia, in essence, is a fear of reluctance related to speaking on the phone. ____40____ other communication methods, phone conversations require spontaneous responses and lack visual feedback such as body language and facial expressions. In such a real-time situation, telephobia sufferers are concerned about their ____41____ (ability) to respond or express themselves appropriately, which can lead to awkward silences. Altogether, these factors provoke pressure and unease, causing individuals to avoid phone communication. For some, this avoidance ____42____ (show) in shying away from phone calls, delaying answering calls, or even ____43____ (panic) at the sound of the ringtone.
____44____ (fortunate), there are strategies for overcoming telephobia. One of the most useful methods ____45____ (tackle) any fear is through gradual exposure. Start by making short phone calls to close friends or family and slowly increase the length of the conversations.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你校英文报正在征集以“A Date with Nature”为主题的活动提案。请你从校园植树、环保手工展、自然摄影等活动中任选一个，并撰写提案。内容包括：
1. 你的选择及理由；
2. 活动安排。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Editor,
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
After our family settled in America, we made our home on Pearl Street in New York’s Chinatown. Downstairs from our apartment, my parents managed a small Chinese bakery. My mother chose my name after our street address — Pearl Wong.
Like many strict Chinese mothers, mine constantly stressed the need to excel. “Be the best or be forgotten,” she’d say in her choppy English. She inspected my school grades like a detective, ready to scold me if she saw a B instead of an A.
One holiday, my brother got a chess set missing several pieces. Mom called it “worthless trash,” but my siblings and I couldn’t stop playing with it — especially me. I flooded everyone with questions: “Why can’t this piece move farther ” “Why does that one attack sideways ” My mother wiped flour from her hands and gave me the rulebook. “You figure it out,” she shrugged.
I studied every page, memorized strategies, and practiced until my fingers memorized the board. Before long, I was defeating my brothers effortlessly. Each win sharpened my skills and fueled my obsession to dominate.
When I began competing in tournaments, trophies (奖杯) started piling up. Mom transformed into my loudest cheerleader — in her unique style. She demanded perfection at every match and arranged each prize in the bakery’s display window. Though I begged her to stop, she’d wave me off. Soon, her cakes sat beside gleaming awards. “This my Pearl — chess genius!” she’d boast to customers, glowing with pride. But her boast made me feel like a puppet (木偶), as if my victories belonged to her, not me.
One weekend, Mom dragged me from shop to shop in Chinatown, not buying anything. “Meet Pearl Wong — chess queen of our neighborhood!” she announced to every store owner. Their forced smiles tightened as we stayed, their annoyance growing with each introduction.
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。
Para. 1 Yet, she went on and on, totally ignoring my burning eyes.
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Para. 2 When I finally returned to the bakery, my mother was putting away the trophies.
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