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惠來一中2025年高考“臨門一腳”考試英語試卷
(本試卷滿分120分，考試時間120分鐘)
第一部分 閱讀理解(共兩節，滿分50分)
第一節(共15小題;每小題2.5分，滿分37.5分)
閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C和D四個選項中選出最佳選項。
A
The Sellman Plantation is made up of 500 acres (英畝) of farmland and the historic Sellman House. The area is full of history just waiting to be explored, and that is exactly what volunteer scientists are doing as part of several active archaeology (考古) projects at the plantation.
The Archaeology Lab is staffed entirely by volunteers and college students. We encourage anyone who is interested to get in touch with us. As a volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to:
●dig in areas that scientists think contain objects that show how the local people lived.
●sort soil through big screens to find small items like old pipes, nails, and Indian artifacts (器物).
●smooth the units to reveal color and texture patterns that provide evidence of how the land was used.
●wash and identify recovered artifacts.
If you are interested in regularly volunteering, we encourage you to consider creating your own research project. You can:
●develop original research questions.
●create procedures to answer those questions.
●do the research with support from assistant volunteer scientists.
●write reports about the methods and findings.
Age and time commitment
Minimum age is 16.
Minimum time commitment is three 3-hour visits.
Days/times
The lab is active on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., but volunteers don’t need to stay the entire day.
To sign up or for more information
Contact Rachael Mady, SERC Participatory Science Coordinator, at [email protected] or 443-482-2276.
1. What can volunteers do at the Archaeology Lab
A. Classify ancient documents. B. Uncover historical artifacts.
C. Interview research assistants. D. Organize public exhibitions.
2. What is an essential requirement for volunteering at the lab
A. Being at least 16 years old. B. Staying for the entire 6-hour workday.
C. Participating every Wednesday. D. Writing reports on archaeological findings.
3. What is the main purpose of this text
A. To promote tourism at Sellman Plantation.
B. To train scientists in advanced techniques.
C. To seek volunteers for historical studies.
D. To explain the history of the Sellman House.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C
【解析】
【導語】本文是一篇應用文，主要介紹了 Sellman 種植園的考古項目，包括志愿者在考古實驗室可以做的工作、年齡和時間要求以及報名方式等信息，目的是招募志愿者參與歷史研究。
【1題詳解】
細節理解題。根據“dig in areas that scientists think contain objects that show how the local people lived.(在科學家們認為含有顯示當地人生活方式的物品的地區進行挖掘)” 以及 “sort soil through big screens to find small items like old pipes, nails, and Indian artifacts.(通過大篩子篩選土壤，尋找舊管子、釘子和印第安文物等小物件)” 可知，志愿者在考古實驗室可以挖掘和發現歷史文物。故選 B。
【2題詳解】
細節理解題。根據文章Age and time commitment中“Minimum age is 16.(最小年齡是 16 歲)” 可知，在實驗室做志愿者的必要條件是至少 16 歲。故選 A。
【3題詳解】
推理判斷題。根據文章“The area is full of history just waiting to be explored, and that is exactly what volunteer scientists are doing as part of several active archaeology (考古) projects at the plantation.(這個地區充滿了有待探索的歷史，而這正是志愿科學家們在種植園的幾個考古項目中正在做的事情)” 以及下文對志愿者工作內容、要求和報名方式的介紹，可推知本文的主要目的是為歷史研究招募志愿者。故選 C。
B
Writer Chloe Dalton discovered an unexpected teacher in nature when a damaged internet cable, chewed by a brown hare (野兔) in her countryside home, brought not annoyance but concern for the animal. This marked a significant shift for Dalton, whose book Raising Hare records her relationship with a hare she rescued in early 2021.
She discovered a newborn hare near her house unguarded by a nest or its mother. At first, she left it, hot wanting to disturb nature’s course. But when she returned hours later to find the hare still there, exposed to the rough weather and potential enemies, she nervously took it home, without any knowledge of hare care. She carefully fed it milk with a dropper. While there was plenty of rabbit advice online, hares were still mysterious.
Refusing to domesticate the hare, Dalton let it move freely in her home, adjusting her busy life to match its habits. Its simple life reshaped her view: “If I could get this much pleasure from something so simple,” she reflects, “what else might be waiting to be discovered ” Their life together ended the strong focus on her busy life and brought a greater awareness of the environment.
In her book, Dalton gives historical context on the human-hare relationship and illustrates how horribly hares have often been treated. The brown hare population in Britain has declined 80 percent in the past century due to hunting and agriculture. The story provides a peaceful feeling with its delicate illustrations, but Dalton avoids idealizing nature, recognizing humans’ influence on animals.
Animal encounter books are common, and the good ones act like peaceful countryside escapes. We already understand the basic outlines even without reading books with similar themes — Catherine Raven’s Fox & I and Helen Macdonald’s H Is for Hawk. But Dalton’s weak animal is much lower on the food chain, adding more suspense to Raising Hare: Will the small creature survive until the story ends Dalton’s journey with her “weak companion” offers a reminder that healing (療愈) often comes not from control, but from adjusting to nature.
4. What prevented Dalton from immediately rescuing the hare
A. Respect for nature. B. Lack of feeding knowledge.
C. Attack from its enemies. D. Advice from conservationists.
5. How did the hare influence Dalton’s daily life
A. By damaging her home facilities. B. By reminding her to focus on writing.
C. By requiring her constant care. D. By inspiring her to live a slow-paced life.
6. What distinguishes Raising Hare from other animal stories
A. Its description of idealized nature.
B. Its delicate illustrations of the hare.
C. Its stimulation of readers’ tension.
D. Its focus on the knowledge of the hare.
7. What is the text
A. A news report. B. A short story. C. A research paper. D. A book review.
【答案】4. A 5. D 6. C 7. D
C
Have you ever found yourself really wanting to change yet somehow remaining stuck in the same patterns The answer might not be in your behaviors, but in your beliefs — specifically, the beliefs you have about yourself and who you are. This is what psychologists call self-concept inertia (惰性).
Self-concept inertia is the psychological resistance to changing our identity. Our self-concept is influenced by our narrative identity, which is made up of the stories we tell about ourselves. These narratives can go beyond simply describing who we are today — they can restrict us from being who we believe we’re capable of becoming in the future. This means that even if we want to change, as long as we hold onto our old identities, we’ll unintentionally resist making the changes we know we need to make to become the “new” version of ourselves.
Our self-concept doesn’t yield easily, even to our conscious (有意識的) desires. When your behaviors contradict your self-image, you experience a state of psychological discomfort. For example, if you’ve always seen yourself as “not a morning person”, successfully waking up at 5 a. m. creates tension with your established identity. So your brain has two options: Update your self-concept (hard) or abandon the new behavior (easier). As Carol Dweck discusses in her book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, people with “fixed mindsets” tend to avoid challenges that might contradict their self-concept.
Yet your self-concept is malleable by design. Notice when you use a phrase like “I’m just not a ___8___ person”. The absolute statement signals few changes will happen. Instead of “I’m not an organized person” (identity), try “I haven’t developed strong organizational systems yet” (behavior). Identity statements feel permanent, but behavior statements feel changeable. Identifying these habits also gives you insight into a solution you can practice and improve.
Self-concept inertia weakens when we hold our identities lightly. When we see ourselves as works in progress rather than finished products, we create the psychological space needed for genuine transformation. The question isn’t whether you can change — it’s whether you’re willing to let go of familiar limitations to discover what lies beyond them.
8. How does our narrative identity affect us
A. It defines our better future. B. It changes our self-concept.
C. It limits our behaviour choices. D. It improves our previous selves.
9 What does the example of waking up at 5 a.m. illustrate
A. The difficulty in getting rid of tension.
B. The benefits of becoming an early riser.
C. The conflict between behaviour and self-identity.
D. The importance of following a strict daily routine.
10. What does the underlined word “malleable” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Predictable. B. Available. C. Sustainable. D. Adjustable.
11. What does the author advise people to do
A. Make perfect products. B. Avoid labelling yourself
C. Monitor psychological changes. D. Attach importance to self-image.
【答案】8. C 9. C 10. D 11. B
D
King Shahryar, betrayed (背叛) by his wife, decides to marry a new woman each night and have her killed by morning to ensure he is never betrayed again. Scheherazade volunteers to marry the king. Each evening, she begins an engaging story but stops at dawn, leaving him eager for more. Night after night, she keeps him attracted with new tales, and over 1,001 nights, the king falls in love with her and abandons his cruel ways.
This ancient tale from One Thousand and One Nights highlights storytelling’s impact. Our recent research shows that strong storytelling skills can dramatically improve someone’s well-being.
At its core, storytelling helps people find meaning from life’s chaos. Studies show we shape our identities by turning experiences into personal stories. Skilled storytellers excel at two key skills: they need to connect events logically and they must learn to see the world through the eyes of their characters, understanding the “why” of what drives people. Applying these two skills to their own lives, skillful storytellers use the first to identify and pursue what gives their life meaning, while the second develops a mindset that prioritizes the “why” behind their actions over just the “how”.
To illustrate this point, we conducted studies with 800 participants. We measured storytelling ability through self-reports, friend evaluations and expert reviews on lab experiments where each participant told one story about himself and the other with three given random words. In addition to these assessments of storytelling skills, we asked participants questions to get a sense of how meaningful they found life and whether they approached decisions with a “why” mindset rather than a “how” mindset.
Results consistently linked storytelling skills to stronger life meaning and goal clarity. Personality also mattered: people open to new experiences collected more interesting life stories, while shy people used storytelling to balance out their limited social interaction.
A strong “why” mindset connects with reduced stress and extended life. Storytelling also builds social connections. By helping people express their purpose and build relationships, stories may indirectly strengthen both mental and physical health.
Storytelling workshops, now popular globally, may do more than teach communication they could help participants redefine their life’s direction.
12. Why does the author mention Scheherazade’s stories in the first paragraph
A. To show Scheherazade’s cleverness. B. To entertain readers with a classic tale.
C. To introduce the topic of storytelling. D. To compare ancient and modern stories.
13. What does the “why” mindset primarily focus on
A. Completing daily tasks efficiently. B. Avoiding stressful situations.
C. Memorizing random life events. D. Understanding life’s purpose.
14. What were participants asked to do in the lab experiment
A. Share personal interests in a group.
B. Tell a story with words provided.
C. Reflect on the “why” behind their actions.
D. Connect events into a meaningful story.
15. Which can be the best title for the text
A. Scheherazade’s Survival in an Ancient Tale
B. How People’s Storytelling Abilities Develop
C. Living a Meaningful Life through Storytelling
D. Why Shy People Attend Storytelling Workshops
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. B 15. C
二節(共5小題;每小題2.5分，滿分12.5分)
閱讀下面短文，從短文后的選項中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。
Motivating yourself is hard. If you’ve ever failed to reach an attainable goal because of delay or lack of commitment, I encourage you to read on. ____16____
Any goals you set for yourself should be specific. Studies have shown, for example, that when individuals make daily exercise commitments, they’re more likely to increase their fitness levels. ____17____ For instance, “walking 10,000 steps a day” is much better than “doing your best”.
Some tasks are extremely challenging. In such cases, it can be helpful to create external motivators for yourself over the short-to-medium term. You might promise yourself a vacation for finishing a project or buy yourself a gift for losing weight. ____18____ For instance, rewarding weight loss with junk food sets back progress.
When people work towards a goal, they usually start with strong motivation but then their effort decreases in the middle, when they are most likely to stop. ____19____ If you divide your goal into smaller steps, like setting weekly instead of three-month targets, you’ll have less time to fall into that unwanted decline.
____20____ The people who will best motivate you to accomplish certain tasks are not necessarily those who do the tasks well. Instead, they’re folks who share a big-picture goal with you. Thinking of those people and our desire to succeed on their behalf can help provide the powerful motivation we need to reach our goals. A woman may find boring work rewarding if she feels she is providing an example for her daughter.
A. These approaches can help drive you forward.
B. As social beings, we can use social influence wisely.
C. But external rewards can backfire if mismatched with goals.
D. Luckily, shortening the middle can help change this pattern.
E. Concrete tasks are usually more effective than abstract ambitions.
F. Support from loved ones can turn boring tasks into meaningful acts.
G. Research has uncovered several ways to help you design smart rewards.
【答案】16. A 17. E 18. C 19. D 20. B
第二部分 語言知識運用(共兩節，滿分30分)
第一節(共15小題;每小題1分，滿分15分)
閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的A、B、C和D四個選項中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。
It’s quite common that when a stranger is kind to us while travelling, it’s obvious that the favour cannot be returned. Soon, we will be physically ____21____ and lost to each other forever. It’s an ____22____ with no past and likely no future.
Yet, there are ____23____. I still remember a family trip to a scenic spot in Georgia. Several ladies were taking pictures there, one of whom was ____24____ with a bunch of flowers. I truly liked them, and went up to her, saying how lovely they were. Immediately, she ____25____ to give me the flowers to take a picture with. I smiled ____26____ as my mom took out her camera. Yet this stranger’s kindness didn’t end there: the woman insisted that I ____27____ the flowers — she saw that they ____28____ my happiness.
People usually receive flowers from loved ones, and it’s so ____29____ to receive them from a stranger! The flowers gradually withered (枯萎) away, but the ______30______ will stay with me forever. This small gift became a powerful ______31______ of the goodness that people can ______32______ to others.
I ______33______ a lot of people on that trip, but I still remember this experience, which shows that a ______34______ action can go a long way. The flowers made my day, and every time I think back to it, the world seems a bit ______35______.
21. A. restless B. active C. helpless D. distant
22. A. encounter B. assumption C. achievement D. inspiration
23. A. alternatives B. doubts C. exceptions D. rules
24. A. running B. posing C. painting D. performing
25. A. resolved B. hesitated C. offered D. agreed
26. A. joyfully B. awkwardly C. nervously D. secretly
27. A. purchase B. keep C. throw D. deliver
28. A. took away B. put out C. contributed to D. stood for
29. A. stressful B. natural C. odd D. precious
30. A. lesson B. memory C. wisdom D. friendship
31. A. shadow B. feature C. reminder D. purpose
32. A. award B. introduce C. lend D. show
33. A. passed B. supported C. missed D. changed
34. A. brave B. simple C. timely D. firm
35. A. smaller B. richer C. safer D. brighter
【答案】21. D 22. A 23. C 24. B 25. C 26. A 27. B 28. C 29. D 30. B 31. C 32. D 33. A 34. B 35. D
第二節(共10小題;每小題1.5分，滿分15分)
閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入1個適當的單詞或括號內單詞的正確形式。
Huangshan-based lacquerware artisan Gan Erke has devoted his life to reviving (復興) ancient lacquer techniques. His journey began at a local arts and crafts factory, ____36____ he noticed a gap between traditional Chinese lacquerware and modern global standards. This led him to revive the nearly lost rhinoceros leather (xi pi) lacquer technique, ____37____ (inspire) by a brief description in a Ming Dynasty text. After ____38____ (year) of experimentation, he successfully recreated and enhanced the technique by adding gold and increasing layers (層) from six to up to 102, ____39____ (achieve)greater depth and movement.
One of his____40____ (influence) works is a round box with complex rhinoceros leather patterns. The surface is polished to____41____ mirror-like finish, reflecting light beautifully. Another example is a tea container, to which Gan applied the same high standards, ensuring perfect polish both inside and out. Each piece takes over a year ____42____ (complete), as Gan aims for perfection.
Gan’s works have earned ____43____ (recognize) at home and abroad. In 2011, one of his rhinoceros leather lacquered round boxes ____44____ (add) to the permanent collection at Beijing’s Palace Museum. Major museums ____45____ the British Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the US have also acquired his pieces.
【答案】36. where
37. inspired
38. years 39. achieving
40. influential
41. a 42. to complete
43. recognition
44. was added
45. like
第三部分 寫作(共兩節，滿分40分)
第一節(滿分15分)
46. 假定你是李華，交換生Emily想參加中國日報社主辦“印象中國(My China Moments)”英文作品征集活動，來信向你咨詢。請給她寫一封回信，內容包括：
1. 作品類型；
2. 作品內容及創意。
注意：
1．寫作詞數應為80左右；
2．請按如下格式在答題卡的相應位置作答。
Dear Emily,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best regards,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Emily,
I’m excited to hear that you show deep interest in the “My China Moments” event! Since you love music, I suggest you focus on Yue Opera, the unique local music art in Guangzhou.
You can visit the Yue Opera Museum here in Guangzhou and create a vlog. Show your efforts to understand the melodies of Yue Opera, maybe even try to sing a simple tune. You can also explore the traditional costumes and musical notations. Don’t forget to share your personal feelings and capture the beauty of the Yue Opera performances. This way, viewers around the world will be able to appreciate the unique cultural traditions of Guangzhou along with your musical journey.
Best of luck, and I can’t wait to see your creative work!
Best regards,
Li Hua
第二節(滿分25分)
47. 閱讀下面材料，根據其內容和所給段落開頭語續寫兩段，使之構成一篇完整的短文。
Mary was very happy when she got her dream part-time job at the local bookshop. It was right next to her school, so she could walk there after classes. Her boss, Mr. Thompson, was very nice and trusted her with lots of important tasks from the beginning.
One afternoon, Mr. Thompson gave Mary and her classmate Alex a special task. He wanted them to make a plan to promote a new book series all written by teenagers. “This series is unique because it reflects the voices of young authors,” Mr. Thompson explained. “I’m counting on you two to come up with something that will truly connect with the young readers. You’ll have to finalize your plan before Friday since the school Reading Festival is just around the corner.”
Mary was very excited and happy to help. She nodded eagerly. “Absolutely, Mr. Thompson! I can’t wait to get started.” She was so thrilled that she couldn’t stop smiling on her way home. Finally, there was a chance to show everyone what she could do.
But working with Alex wasn’t going to be easy. Alex was known for being bossy and having strong opinions. When Mary met up with him at the library to discuss their project, she knew it would be tricky. “I’ve worked on similar projects before, and simple booths (展位) in the school courtyard always work, and we could hand out flyers,” Alex said, without even looking at Mary.
Mary frowned (皺眉頭) as she thought about Alex’s idea. She knew that booths worked well, but she felt they could do something more exciting to catch the attention of their classmates. The new book series deserved a special promotion. “If we just follow the same old methods, how will this book series stand out ” Mary argued. “What if we have a book reading session with some authors Or... ”
Alex, however, didn’t seem interested in exploring new ideas. He rolled his eyes at Mary’s suggestions for creativity, arguing that they didn’t have the time or resources to try new things. He believed the usual methods would work best.
注意：
（1）續寫詞數應為150個左右；
（2）請按如下格式在答題紙的相應位置作答。
Despite their different opinions, Mary tried to find a solution that both could agree on.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
After the activity, Mr. Thompson called them into his office.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Despite their different opinions, Mary tried to find a solution that both could agree on. She suggested a combined approach: setting up a booth as Alex proposed, but also including a small book reading session at lunch break. “We could have a couple of student authors read excerpts from the new series,” she explained. Reluctantly, Alex agreed, seeing that a compromise might be the best way forward. For the next few days, Mary and Alex worked together, dividing the tasks and planning the promotion. By Friday, they had set up the booth with colorful decorations and arranged the book reading session.
After the activity, Mr. Thompson called them into his office. He was beaming with pride. “You both did an excellent job,” he said. “The reading session was a big hit, and many students showed interest in the new series.” Alex smiled and nodded, recognizing Mary’s contribution. “I have to admit, your idea for the book reading was a good one,” he said. Mary felt relieved and happy that their hard work paid off. They realized that by combining their ideas, they could create something truly remarkable. From that day forward, they worked well as a team, respecting each other’s strengths and learning from each other.惠來一中2025年高考“臨門一腳”考試英語試卷
(本試卷滿分120分，考試時間120分鐘)
第一部分 閱讀理解(共兩節，滿分50分)
第一節(共15小題;每小題2.5分，滿分37.5分)
閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C和D四個選項中選出最佳選項。
A
The Sellman Plantation is made up of 500 acres (英畝) of farmland and the historic Sellman House. The area is full of history just waiting to be explored, and that is exactly what volunteer scientists are doing as part of several active archaeology (考古) projects at the plantation.
The Archaeology Lab is staffed entirely by volunteers and college students. We encourage anyone who is interested to get in touch with us. As a volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to:
●dig in areas that scientists think contain objects that show how the local people lived.
●sort soil through big screens to find small items like old pipes, nails, and Indian artifacts (器物).
●smooth the units to reveal color and texture patterns that provide evidence of how the land was used.
●wash and identify recovered artifacts.
If you are interested in regularly volunteering, we encourage you to consider creating your own research project. You can:
●develop original research questions.
●create procedures to answer those questions.
●do the research with support from assistant volunteer scientists.
●write reports about the methods and findings.
Age and time commitment
Minimum age is 16.
Minimum time commitment is three 3-hour visits.
Days/times
The lab is active on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., but volunteers don’t need to stay the entire day.
To sign up or for more information
Contact Rachael Mady, SERC Participatory Science Coordinator, at [email protected] or 443-482-2276.
1. What can volunteers do at the Archaeology Lab
A. Classify ancient documents. B. Uncover historical artifacts.
C. Interview research assistants. D. Organize public exhibitions.
2. What is an essential requirement for volunteering at the lab
A. Being at least 16 years old. B. Staying for the entire 6-hour workday.
C. Participating every Wednesday. D. Writing reports on archaeological findings.
3. What is the main purpose of this text
A. To promote tourism at Sellman Plantation.
B. To train scientists in advanced techniques.
C. To seek volunteers for historical studies.
D. To explain the history of the Sellman House.
B
Writer Chloe Dalton discovered an unexpected teacher in nature when a damaged internet cable, chewed by a brown hare (野兔) in her countryside home, brought not annoyance but concern for the animal. This marked a significant shift for Dalton, whose book Raising Hare records her relationship with a hare she rescued in early 2021.
She discovered a newborn hare near her house, unguarded by a nest or its mother. At first, she left it, hot wanting to disturb nature’s course. But when she returned hours later to find the hare still there, exposed to the rough weather and potential enemies, she nervously took it home, without any knowledge of hare care. She carefully fed it milk with a dropper. While there was plenty of rabbit advice online, hares were still mysterious.
Refusing to domesticate the hare, Dalton let it move freely in her home, adjusting her busy life to match its habits. Its simple life reshaped her view: “If I could get this much pleasure from something so simple,” she reflects, “what else might be waiting to be discovered ” Their life together ended the strong focus on her busy life and brought a greater awareness of the environment.
In her book, Dalton gives historical context on the human-hare relationship and illustrates how horribly hares have often been treated. The brown hare population in Britain has declined 80 percent in the past century due to hunting and agriculture. The story provides a peaceful feeling with its delicate illustrations, but Dalton avoids idealizing nature, recognizing humans’ influence on animals.
Animal encounter books are common, and the good ones act like peaceful countryside escapes. We already understand the basic outlines even without reading books with similar themes — Catherine Raven’s Fox & I and Helen Macdonald’s H Is for Hawk. But Dalton’s weak animal is much lower on the food chain, adding more suspense to Raising Hare: Will the small creature survive until the story ends Dalton’s journey with her “weak companion” offers a reminder that healing (療愈) often comes not from control, but from adjusting to nature.
4. What prevented Dalton from immediately rescuing the hare
A. Respect for nature. B. Lack of feeding knowledge.
C. Attack from its enemies. D. Advice from conservationists.
5. How did the hare influence Dalton’s daily life
A. By damaging her home facilities. B. By reminding her to focus on writing.
C. By requiring her constant care. D. By inspiring her to live a slow-paced life.
6. What distinguishes Raising Hare from other animal stories
A. Its description of idealized nature.
B. Its delicate illustrations of the hare.
C. Its stimulation of readers’ tension.
D. Its focus on the knowledge of the hare.
7. What is the text
A. A news report. B. A short story. C. A research paper. D. A book review.
C
Have you ever found yourself really wanting to change yet somehow remaining stuck in the same patterns The answer might not be in your behaviors, but in your beliefs — specifically, the beliefs you have about yourself and who you are. This is what psychologists call self-concept inertia (惰性).
Self-concept inertia is the psychological resistance to changing our identity. Our self-concept is influenced by our narrative identity, which is made up of the stories we tell about ourselves. These narratives can go beyond simply describing who we are today — they can restrict us from being who we believe we’re capable of becoming in the future. This means that even if we want to change, as long as we hold onto our old identities, we’ll unintentionally resist making the changes we know we need to make to become the “new” version of ourselves.
Our self-concept doesn’t yield easily, even to our conscious (有意識的) desires. When your behaviors contradict your self-image, you experience a state of psychological discomfort. For example, if you’ve always seen yourself as “not a morning person”, successfully waking up at 5 a. m. creates tension with your established identity. So your brain has two options: Update your self-concept (hard) or abandon the new behavior (easier). As Carol Dweck discusses in her book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, people with “fixed mindsets” tend to avoid challenges that might contradict their self-concept.
Yet your self-concept is malleable by design. Notice when you use a phrase like “I’m just not a ___8___ person”. The absolute statement signals few changes will happen. Instead of “I’m not an organized person” (identity), try “I haven’t developed strong organizational systems yet” (behavior). Identity statements feel permanent, but behavior statements feel changeable. Identifying these habits also gives you insight into a solution you can practice and improve.
Self-concept inertia weakens when we hold our identities lightly. When we see ourselves as works in progress rather than finished products, we create the psychological space needed for genuine transformation. The question isn’t whether you can change — it’s whether you’re willing to let go of familiar limitations to discover what lies beyond them.
8. How does our narrative identity affect us
A. It defines our better future. B. It changes our self-concept.
C. It limits our behaviour choices. D. It improves our previous selves.
9. What does the example of waking up at 5 a.m. illustrate
A. The difficulty in getting rid of tension.
B. The benefits of becoming an early riser.
C. The conflict between behaviour and self-identity.
D. The importance of following a strict daily routine.
10. What does the underlined word “malleable” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Predictable. B. Available. C. Sustainable. D. Adjustable.
11. What does the author advise people to do
A. Make perfect products. B. Avoid labelling yourself
C. Monitor psychological changes. D. Attach importance to self-image.
D
King Shahryar, betrayed (背叛) by his wife, decides to marry a new woman each night and have her killed by morning to ensure he is never betrayed again. Scheherazade volunteers to marry the king. Each evening, she begins an engaging story but stops at dawn, leaving him eager for more. Night after night, she keeps him attracted with new tales, and over 1,001 nights, the king falls in love with her and abandons his cruel ways.
This ancient tale from One Thousand and One Nights highlights storytelling’s impact. Our recent research shows that strong storytelling skills can dramatically improve someone’s well-being.
At its core, storytelling helps people find meaning from life’s chaos. Studies show we shape our identities by turning experiences into personal stories. Skilled storytellers excel at two key skills: they need to connect events logically and they must learn to see the world through the eyes of their characters, understanding the “why” of what drives people. Applying these two skills to their own lives, skillful storytellers use the first to identify and pursue what gives their life meaning, while the second develops a mindset that prioritizes the “why” behind their actions over just the “how”.
To illustrate this point, we conducted studies with 800 participants. We measured storytelling ability through self-reports, friend evaluations and expert reviews on lab experiments where each participant told one story about himself and the other with three given random words. In addition to these assessments of storytelling skills, we asked participants questions to get a sense of how meaningful they found life and whether they approached decisions with a “why” mindset rather than a “how” mindset.
Results consistently linked storytelling skills to stronger life meaning and goal clarity. Personality also mattered: people open to new experiences collected more interesting life stories, while shy people used storytelling to balance out their limited social interaction.
A strong “why” mindset connects with reduced stress and extended life. Storytelling also builds social connections. By helping people express their purpose and build relationships, stories may indirectly strengthen both mental and physical health.
Storytelling workshops, now popular globally, may do more than teach communication they could help participants redefine their life’s direction.
12. Why does the author mention Scheherazade’s stories in the first paragraph
A. To show Scheherazade’s cleverness. B. To entertain readers with a classic tale.
C. To introduce the topic of storytelling. D. To compare ancient and modern stories.
13. What does the “why” mindset primarily focus on
A. Completing daily tasks efficiently. B. Avoiding stressful situations.
C. Memorizing random life events. D. Understanding life’s purpose.
14. What were participants asked to do in the lab experiment
A. Share personal interests in a group.
B. Tell a story with words provided.
C. Reflect on the “why” behind their actions.
D. Connect events into a meaningful story.
15. Which can be the best title for the text
A. Scheherazade’s Survival in an Ancient Tale
B How People’s Storytelling Abilities Develop
C. Living a Meaningful Life through Storytelling
D. Why Shy People Attend Storytelling Workshops
第二節(共5小題;每小題2.5分，滿分12.5分)
閱讀下面短文，從短文后的選項中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。
Motivating yourself is hard. If you’ve ever failed to reach an attainable goal because of delay or lack of commitment, I encourage you to read on. ____16____
Any goals you set for yourself should be specific. Studies have shown, for example, that when individuals make daily exercise commitments, they’re more likely to increase their fitness levels. ____17____ For instance, “walking 10,000 steps a day” is much better than “doing your best”.
Some tasks are extremely challenging. In such cases, it can be helpful to create external motivators for yourself over the short-to-medium term. You might promise yourself a vacation for finishing a project or buy yourself a gift for losing weight. ____18____ For instance, rewarding weight loss with junk food sets back progress.
When people work towards a goal, they usually start with strong motivation but then their effort decreases in the middle, when they are most likely to stop. ____19____ If you divide your goal into smaller steps, like setting weekly instead of three-month targets, you’ll have less time to fall into that unwanted decline.
____20____ The people who will best motivate you to accomplish certain tasks are not necessarily those who do the tasks well. Instead they’re folks who share a big-picture goal with you. Thinking of those people and our desire to succeed on their behalf can help provide the powerful motivation we need to reach our goals. A woman may find boring work rewarding if she feels she is providing an example for her daughter.
A. These approaches can help drive you forward.
B. As social beings, we can use social influence wisely.
C. But external rewards can backfire if mismatched with goals.
D. Luckily, shortening the middle can help change this pattern.
E. Concrete tasks are usually more effective than abstract ambitions.
F. Support from loved ones can turn boring tasks into meaningful acts.
G. Research has uncovered several ways to help you design smart rewards.
第二部分 語言知識運用(共兩節，滿分30分)
第一節(共15小題;每小題1分，滿分15分)
閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的A、B、C和D四個選項中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。
It’s quite common that when a stranger is kind to us while travelling, it’s obvious that the favour cannot be returned. Soon, we will be physically ____21____ and lost to each other forever. It’s an ____22____ with no past and likely no future.
Yet, there are ____23____. I still remember a family trip to a scenic spot in Georgia. Several ladies were taking pictures there, one of whom was ____24____ with a bunch of flowers. I truly liked them, and went up to her, saying how lovely they were. Immediately, she ____25____ to give me the flowers to take a picture with. I smiled ____26____ as my mom took out her camera. Yet this stranger’s kindness didn’t end there: the woman insisted that I ____27____ the flowers — she saw that they ____28____ my happiness.
People usually receive flowers from loved ones, and it’s so ____29____ to receive them from a stranger! The flowers gradually withered (枯萎) away, but the ______30______ will stay with me forever. This small gift became a powerful ______31______ of the goodness that people can ______32______ to others.
I ______33______ a lot of people on that trip, but I still remember this experience, which shows that a ______34______ action can go a long way. The flowers made my day, and every time I think back to it, the world seems a bit ______35______.
21. A. restless B. active C. helpless D. distant
22. A. encounter B. assumption C. achievement D. inspiration
23. A. alternatives B. doubts C. exceptions D. rules
24 A. running B. posing C. painting D. performing
25. A. resolved B. hesitated C. offered D. agreed
26. A. joyfully B. awkwardly C. nervously D. secretly
27. A. purchase B. keep C. throw D. deliver
28. A. took away B. put out C. contributed to D. stood for
29. A. stressful B. natural C. odd D. precious
30 A. lesson B. memory C. wisdom D. friendship
31. A. shadow B. feature C. reminder D. purpose
32. A. award B. introduce C. lend D. show
33. A. passed B. supported C. missed D. changed
34. A. brave B. simple C. timely D. firm
35. A. smaller B. richer C. safer D. brighter
第二節(共10小題;每小題1.5分，滿分15分)
閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入1個適當的單詞或括號內單詞的正確形式。
Huangshan-based lacquerware artisan Gan Erke has devoted his life to reviving (復興) ancient lacquer techniques. His journey began at a local arts and crafts factory, ____36____ he noticed a gap between traditional Chinese lacquerware and modern global standards. This led him to revive the nearly lost rhinoceros leather (xi pi) lacquer technique, ____37____ (inspire) by a brief description in a Ming Dynasty text. After ____38____ (year) of experimentation, he successfully recreated and enhanced the technique by adding gold and increasing layers (層) from six to up to 102, ____39____ (achieve)greater depth and movement.
One of his____40____ (influence) works is a round box with complex rhinoceros leather patterns. The surface is polished to____41____ mirror-like finish, reflecting light beautifully. Another example is a tea container, to which Gan applied the same high standards, ensuring perfect polish both inside and out. Each piece takes over a year ____42____ (complete), as Gan aims for perfection.
Gan’s works have earned ____43____ (recognize) at home and abroad. In 2011, one of his rhinoceros leather lacquered round boxes ____44____ (add) to the permanent collection at Beijing’s Palace Museum. Major museums ____45____ the British Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the US have also acquired his pieces.
第三部分 寫作(共兩節，滿分40分)
第一節(滿分15分)
46. 假定你是李華，交換生Emily想參加中國日報社主辦的“印象中國(My China Moments)”英文作品征集活動，來信向你咨詢。請給她寫一封回信，內容包括：
1. 作品類型；
2. 作品內容及創意。
注意：
1．寫作詞數應為80左右；
2．請按如下格式在答題卡的相應位置作答。
Dear Emily,
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Best regards,
Li Hua
第二節(滿分25分)
47. 閱讀下面材料，根據其內容和所給段落開頭語續寫兩段，使之構成一篇完整的短文。
Mary was very happy when she got her dream part-time job at the local bookshop. It was right next to her school, so she could walk there after classes. Her boss, Mr. Thompson, was very nice and trusted her with lots of important tasks from the beginning.
One afternoon, Mr. Thompson gave Mary and her classmate Alex a special task. He wanted them to make a plan to promote a new book series all written by teenagers. “This series is unique because it reflects the voices of young authors,” Mr. Thompson explained. “I’m counting on you two to come up with something that will truly connect with the young readers. You’ll have to finalize your plan before Friday since the school Reading Festival is just around the corner.”
Mary was very excited and happy to help. She nodded eagerly. “Absolutely, Mr. Thompson! I can’t wait to get started.” She was so thrilled that she couldn’t stop smiling on her way home. Finally, there was a chance to show everyone what she could do.
But working with Alex wasn’t going to be easy. Alex was known for being bossy and having strong opinions. When Mary met up with him at the library to discuss their project she knew it would be tricky. “I’ve worked on similar projects before, and simple booths (展位) in the school courtyard always work, and we could hand out flyers,” Alex said, without even looking at Mary.
Mary frowned (皺眉頭) as she thought about Alex’s idea. She knew that booths worked well, but she felt they could do something more exciting to catch the attention of their classmates. The new book series deserved a special promotion. “If we just follow the same old methods, how will this book series stand out ” Mary argued. “What if we have a book reading session with some authors Or... ”
Alex, however, didn’t seem interested in exploring new ideas. He rolled his eyes at Mary’s suggestions for creativity, arguing that they didn’t have the time or resources to try new things. He believed the usual methods would work best.
注意：
（1）續寫詞數應為150個左右；
（2）請按如下格式在答題紙的相應位置作答。
Despite their different opinions, Mary tried to find a solution that both could agree on.
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After the activity, Mr. Thompson called them into his office.
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