1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the speaker?

A．A teacher.

B．An editor.

C．A student.

2. What is necessary for a volunteer?

A．Communication skills.

B．High scores.

C．Experience.

3. What’s the best reason for taking the job?

A．To learn to write.

B．To make money.

C．To have fun.

4. When are volunteers expected to start working?

A．Right after the meeting.

B．Tomorrow morning.

C．Next week.

4 . As a high school student, you’re likely used to learning through reading textbooks.     1     This lies at the heart of “experiential appreciation,” a philosophy that encourages you to engage directly with the world around you. It’s about learning from real-life experiences, and discovering a more profound and engaging way to learn.

To practice experiential appreciation, you can start by getting involved in hands-on activities related to your subjects. They will provide a firsthand understanding of the concepts you’re studying, making learning active and meaningful. So, try joining a sports team, picking up a paintbrush, or taking part in a local charity event.     2    

As you dive deeper, immerse (沉浸) yourself fully in the surroundings and activities. When you’re in nature, don’t just look around.     3     Touching the leaves, feeling the wind and listening to the birds can enrich your learning and make each moment more memorable.

    4     After trying something new, ask yourself what you learned and how it made you feel. Write in a journal or discuss it with friends. This self-discovery turns experiences into life lessons and offers a deeper understanding of the world.

Experiential appreciation transforms learning from a task to be completed into a journey to be treasured.     5     So, explore the world around you, let every experience shape you, and discover the endless possibilities that await. This is the core of true learning, where every moment is a step towards a richer, more enlightened life.

A．It extends learning beyond textbooks.

B．These activities bring learning to life.

C．Mind the impact of your actions on the environment.

D．Instead, activate your senses for a stronger tie with it.

E．Take your experiences further by reflecting on them.

F．Textbooks offer a systematic introduction to essential concepts and principles.

G．Now consider expanding your learning from just reading to actively participating.

8 . 阅读短文，在未给提示词的空白处仅填写一个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给的词的正确形式填空。

It is necessary and important for us students     1     (balance) study and relaxation . You see, National Day     2     (come), and I’ll make good use of the time to relax. Also, I come to realize that if I can rest well, I will be able to study     3     (effective) when I come back to school.

9 . 假设你是李华，你校将在毕业仪式活动中举办展览，邀请每位同学提供成长过程中具有纪念意义的物品参展，并撰写展品介绍供参观者阅读。你会提供什么物品？写一篇物品介绍，内容包括： 1. 对该物品的简要描述；2. 你选择该物品参展的原因。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

I choose to exhibit

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10 . Over 40 students with low vision study at a school in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It was designed by Anand Sonecha, founder of an architecture company. Featuring a bright yellow entrance door, which stands out against the white walls, the school is decorated with a variety of sweet-smelling plants everywhere. Inside the classrooms, the walls feel smooth in contrast to the rough outside of the building. These all help students familiarize themselves with the area straightforwardly, without any trouble.

The school provides an open space serving as a platform for the visually-challenged students to play, perform, or celebrate festivals and the students are easy to orient themselves according to the sound, smell, sight and touch. “The idea behind the design was to make the school more accessible to the students,” Sonecha says, “They come from remote villages and towns in Gujarat, and I am eager to help them.”

During the construction, Sonecha used contrasting colors so that students could easily distinguish between the elements. Blue was used for all classroom doors, yellow for the entrance gate, black for switch buttons, and yellow and green for the furniture. All these colors contrasted with the white walls of the school, helping the students locate different elements. Different areas are of different height and width, which makes the sounds and noises change according to the echo (回音) produced in these spaces. Furthermore, he cooperated with fellow landscape architect Lokendra Balasaria to plant more than 1,000 plants of 37 species. These sweet plants have been grown not only to lead the children to move in the school through smell but also to attract butterflies and birds, and provide shade.

“The structure of the building is designed similarly to any other school building, only with a few clever elements. My intention was to avoid making it look distinct from other schools,” Sonecha explains, “I hope that there are no different schools for such students. Instead, all these elements should be added to public spaces for them. And my follow-up efforts may be there.”

1. Why did Sonecha design the school in Gandhinagar?

A．To explore architecture styles.	B．To raise funds for his company.
C．To offer convenience to the students.	D．To improve students’ learning ability.

2. What does the underlined word “orient” in Paragraph 2 mean?

A．Relax.

B．Waken.

C．Cheer.

D．Direct.

3. How does the school help students perform daily routine?

A．By expanding activity areas.	B．By stimulating multiple senses.
C．By offering behavioral guidelines.	D．By strengthening safety measures.

4. What will Sonecha probably do in the future?

A．Promote accessibility in the public regions.	B．Modernize architecture with smart devices.
C．Build special schools for disabled students.	D．Decorate schools with traditional elements.