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乐天使fun882025-2026学年度高三上学期英语期中复习——七选五 （一） About 20 years ago, I was attending a law school while still doing my part-time job to provide my tuition. Despite that, my grades were still among the top ten percent of the class. ___1___ I was directed to a professor who I had never met. He agreed to supervise the project by email. He emailed me a set of rules and instructions for the paper so that I would meet the requirements. After several weeks, I completed the legal research and began writing my paper. Two weeks later, I ended my paper draft. ___2___ I accepted all of them, recomposed it again and again, and finally submitted it to the professor. To my surprise, he gave me a C+, the lowest grade. ___3___ A few weeks after my graduation, I happened to notice a contest in a journal where the best student-written paper would get published and win a significant cash prize—$2,500. Since I had the C+ paper at hand, I sent it in, just for fun. A month later, the journal called me to let me know that my C+ paper won first place in the contest out of more than 200 submissions. ___4___ Later, I wrote a letter to the local newspaper detailing this story and explaining how paper grades were subjective. The letter was then published. Knowing this, the professor was awkward. Luckily, I didn't mention his name. He emailed me and explained he'd made a mistake and confused my paper with another student's. ___5___ Actually, I didn't care about an A. And to be honest, if he had given me an A, I wouldn't have submitted my paper to the contest. A. So I had nothing to complain about. B. It was published and I got the check. C. In fact, my paper should have been given an A. D. Though annoyed, I could do nothing but accept it. E. During the graduation season, I had to write an essay. F. In order to win the competition, I prepared my essay very hard. G. I showed it to some of my classmates, who gave me some constructive suggestions. （二） Standing on a hill at Cliveden Cardens on a sunny winter day, I was shocked by its dark green lake surrounded by centuries-old trees, which took my breath away. ___6___ It's just a local park near London that I'd never heard of during my eight years living in the U.K. As I admired the serene garden, it taught me a lesson about the British culture of understatement. "The English landscape is more beautiful because its beauty is understated," my friend Will said to me later as we walked through an exhibition at Tate Britain. He pointed to a painting of a peaceful countryside. "This is the landscape I grew up with," he said. Unlike grand waterfalls or wild forests, this scenery doesn't shout about its beauty. ___7___ I wonder if Chinese tourists will explore beyond London. ___8___ Indeed, Oxford and Cambridge and the beloved Lake District National Park are some iconic symbols of Britain. But it would be a pity if they miss out on the lesser-known parts of the English landscape. ___9___ I remember a straight-A classmate once telling me he "survived exams" and another friend from Oxford introducing himself as "studying in the countryside". This modesty also has its mirror in Chinese culture. I remember my parents telling me to work hard but not to brag about my achievements. Chinese culture is full of proverbs such as "real gold will shine sooner or later", to encourage long-term dedication to one's chosen area of expertise. Experiencing both cultures, I've realized that the English and Chinese both express achievements with understatement. ___10___ It reflects the unspoken charm in both British and Chinese traditions. And it's an off-the-beaten-path attraction well worth exploration. A. Cliveden isn't a famous holiday place. B. Rather, its beauty is reserved for the locals only. C. I've been impressed by British humor all the time. D. They tend to prefer places with a strong reputation. E. But the more I looked, the more I saw its quiet elegance. F. Over the years, I've become familiar with British modesty. G. This mindset makes me appreciate the unusual beauty of Cliveden. （三） Do you feel like there are too many things to do in a day, but not enough time to do them? If so, you're experiencing what researchers call time poverty. ___11___. The standard reply to "How are you?" is often "I'm so busy!" Many people find it increasingly difficult to spare time to see friends, pursue a hobby, or take a vacation. Some people even take great pride in how busy they are because it has become a status symbol. ___12___. Fortunately, here are specific steps we can take to feel more time-affluent(时间富裕的) and more socially connected. If you want a satisfying social life, buy time for it. You might pay to have a disliked housework done by others, get a direct flight instead of a cheaper one with a stopover, or pay extra to drive the fastest route home. ___13___, like calling a friend or hanging out with your kids. Another way to get more time is to give it away. In one study, researchers asked people to devote part of their Saturday morning to doing something for themselves that they weren't already planning to do or doing something for someone else. The people who gave away their time later felt like they had more of it. ___14___. If you have too many things to do and not enough time to do them, try to cut back on some things. ___15___. You can probably choose to slow down a little and make more time for casual chats with co-workers and unplanned get-togethers with friends. A. Time poverty is a sign of the times B. Helping others expands our sense of time C. Then invest your free time in something socially engaging D. You don't have to keep up with the pace of the modern world E. Buying time is a good way to free you from the boredom of repeated tasks F. The choices we make with our time greatly affect our happiness and social lives G. Yet, feeling short on time is associated with lower level of happiness and connection （四） New academicians took a group photo after the certificate awarding ceremony at the Chinese Academy of Sciences. ___16___ They aimed to make greater contributions to the development of the nation's scientific research by encouraging the young generation and promoting the role of female scientists. Academician Huang Sanwen made three commitments to himself-to contribute his energy to scientific research, to apply his achievements in the fields, and to provide more opportunities for young people. “___17___ By allowing outstanding young people to have sufficient opportunities, we can foster a diverse scientific community with heated debates,” he said. Academician Jian Zhimin thought that persistence is the most valuable spirit on the path of scientific research. “___18___ Determination and perseverance are essential in scientific research,” he said. Out of the 59 newly elected academicians, five of them are female scientists. Academician Jin Kuijuan mentioned that women have unique perspectives, and respecting the role of women is of crucial significance. ___19___ ___20___ For example, she said funding institutions such as the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Excellent Young Scholars Fund had relaxed their age restrictions, taking account of the time and energy women need for childbirth and childcare. A. The 59 newly elected academicians vowed at the ceremony. B. She has both male and female students, who are irreplaceable to each other. C. They may be more resilient, which contributes to the development of science. D. As academicians, we need to share more opportunities with the younger generation. E. In recent years, Jin has noticed the increasing support for female scientists in China. F. I hope the honor I received can inspire more females to develop an interest in physics. G. To achieve success in the field of science, the most important thing is to persist with the original intention. （五） A little more than three months ago, I began a journey one that required neither a backpack nor a plane ticket. Instead, all I needed was a notebook and a pen. ___21___ Come rain or shine. No excuses. Just words on paper, day after day. I'm a great listener to everyone except myself. Most of us spend our days listening to others, through meetings, phone calls, podcasts, or social media. But in that process, we often drown out(淹没) the most important voice---our own. ___22___ My mind is an ocean, sometimes calm, often stormy. Through keeping journals, I was able to see my thought patterns like never before. Some days, my journal entries were as calm as a peaceful ocean. ___23___ It was a daily exercise in understanding that our minds, much like the ocean, have ups and downs. The past is not a prison. ___24___ Regrets weren't barriers, but guides showing me a better way forward. Keeping journals became a form of self-forgiveness and a process of releasing the past events. The future is a canvas(油画布). I was able to plan, dream, and visualize like never before. My entries were filled with ideas, goals, and hopes. ___25___ My journal turned out to be a priceless tool for personal growth and development. A. However, they helped to get to know myself. B. On others, they resembled waves during a storm. C. Some mistakes were like the stormy waves on the sea. D. Mistakes were not terrible failures, but stepping stones. E. My journal served as a platform for my inner self to be heard. F. I decided to insist on keeping a journal every single day for 90 days. G. For these, I could revisit, refine, and reimagine as many times as I wanted.
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