湖南省五市十校2025-2026学年高一上学期12月联考英语试题

●Apple Fitness+

The app allows you to create custom plans based on class duration, music preferences, trainers, and more. A free one-month trial is available, after which the cost is a reasonable $9.99 per month or $79.99 per year. It also comes with an Apple One Premier Subscription ($37.95 per month). If you use Apple's Family Sharing, up to five family members can use the membership at no additional cost. If you purchase an Apple device, you can take advantage of Apple Fitness+ with a three-month trial.

●StretchIt

Don't let your assumptions about stretching mislead you — StretchIt includes some tough sessions that work your full body and might even leave you sweating. When you open the app each day, you know exactly what you're supposed to do. A monthly membership is pricey at $19.99; the $159.99-per-year membership is a better deal. Take advantage of the seven-day free trial and try out some free sessions before you start paying.

●Strava

Strava offers access to over 30 types of sports, making it perfect for those who love to cycle, hike, rock, run, or swim. One of its key features is that it collects and compares workout data from all users, allowing you to challenge yourself and see how you rank against others on the same stretch of road or trail. The free version offers plenty to get you started, but to unlock the full potential of Strava, you'll need to upgrade to a paid membership ($79.99 per year). A 30-day trial is also available.

Choose the app that fits your fitness goals, budget, and device-just click for more details.

With no one to drive him the next day, Bill took a Uber.

Timothy Letts, 31, was driving to visit a friend when he received Bill's ride request. It was out of his way, but he accepted, thinking someone from a medical center might need help. "Bill really lit up the car with positive energy," says Letts, who shared with Sumiel that he was a proud Army veteran. Sumiel mentioned that in the past he'd enjoyed volunteering at his church and in his community. But he was doing less these days, he explained, because the dialysis treatments left him exhausted.

Then Sumiel revealed that he was searching for a kidney donor. Letts joked that he'd be a good donor candidate, given that he didn't drink or smoke. Sumiel agreed, though he didn't think much of it as they kept. Letts, however, couldn't stop thinking about it. Letts believes in helping others, so donating a kidney "was something that was always on my mind," he says. Plus, he already liked and respected Sumiel.

Bill was shocked. He was touched by Letts's offer, though he wondered if it had just been an emotional moment. Would he hear from him? And what was the likelihood they'd be a match? But a few hours later, Timothy contacted him. Soon, he began the donor screening process. Months later, tests showed they were a perfect match.

In December 2021, the transplant was successfully done. Nowadays, Bill no longer needs dialysis and lives a healthy life. Timothy has moved to Germany for work, but they still keep in touch. "Living donors are special people," Bill says gratefully.

Studies show that people with dyslexia have brains that are good at exploring the unknown and thinking about the bigger picture. The strengths of the dyslexic brain may have developed as humans adapted. To survive, we needed to learn skills but also be creative and find new solutions. Dr. Taylor and Dr. Vestergaard say this led to an evolutionary (进化的) trade-off. Some people became specialists in using known information, while others, like many with dyslexia, focused on discovery and invention.

"In many fields, it is understood that adaptive systems need a compromise between exploring and exploiting to survive," said Taylor. People with dyslexia are often less efficient at procedural learning. This type of learning is used for skills like reading, writing, or playing the piano. Once learned, these skills become automatic. "However, once a skill is automatic, you use the same information again and again," Taylor added. "If someone has difficulty making a skill automatic, they stay more aware of the process. The good side is that the skill can still be improved."

Dyslexia has long been viewed negatively and no present cure exists. By looking at past studies, the researchers found that the dyslexic brain is wired differently. It has more long-distance connections and fewer local connections, which helps with "big picture" thinking. Because these thinking styles evolved to work together, they are best when combined. Bringing explorative thinkers together with detail-oriented thinkers leads to more creative solutions.

In reframing dyslexia as a difference, society can benefit from more innovative solutions, said Taylor. "It's important to emphasize that people with dyslexia still face a lot of difficulties, but the difficulties exist because of the environment and an emphasis on rote learning (机械记忆式学习) and reading and writing. Instead, we could nurture ‘explorative learning' — learning through discovery, invention and creativity, which would work more to their strengths."

Dark chocolate's claimed benefits mainly come from flavanols (黄烷醇), which are particularly rich in cocoa. A large-scale 2015 U.S. study measured the effects of daily tablets with 500mg of cocoa flavanols (To get that amount you would need to eat between 50g — or half a bar — and 280g of dark chocolate, depending on its flavanol concentration). The result showed that flavanols made little difference to diabetes, strokes, or cancer. They did, however, lead to a 27% reduction in deaths from cardiovascular (心血管) disease.

Alas, this positive result is not proof that dark chocolate is heart-healthy. Getting those 500mg of flavanols from it means consuming lots of sugar, which is added in large amounts by manufacturers to counter the bitterness of cocoa. It also means consuming more than half (for men) or 70% (for women) of the recommended daily maximum of saturated fats, which are bad for the heart. A better option for adding cocoa flavanols to your diet may be cocoa powder. All told, though, the healthiest flavanol-boosting method is to eat more fruits, vegetables, and nuts.

Two apples, a portion of nuts and a large serving of strawberries provide roughly 500mg of flavanols. If you decide to treat yourself to some chocolate every now and then, don't sweat about finding the darkest variety. Some very dark chocolates contain few flavanols, whereas some milk varieties have lots. Sadly for chocoholics, who just can't stop themselves from reaching for one more square of chocolate, the health claims for dark chocolate come from advertising tricks, not the findings of science.

The basic idea of a habit is something we do almost unconsciously, as if you're on autopilot. An example of this would be having breakfast or saying "please" and "thank you". But if we don't have those habits, how can we create them? According to a study published by the European Journal of Social Psychology, it takes an average of 66 days to form a new habit. However, relying only on determination may not be the answer.

Do you want to lose weight because you want to be healthier or feel more attractive? The issue is, willpower could be subject to your mood-a bad mood may mean you don't want to do something.

You should also avoid trying to change too much at once—remember that it's a case of baby steps. Giving up all your favourite foods at once will probably result in failure rather than sustainable practice. If it happens, don't worry about failing.

Finally, don't do things outside your comfort zone. If you hate mushrooms, don't persevere and try to add them to your diet just to be healthier. After all, what you enjoy might be healthy as well.

Creating new habits might not be quick, but if you follow these tips, you may be able to change something for the better or kick a bad habit.

A. Just start again!

B. Eat something you like!

C. Celebrate every small step you take.

D. Sadly, soon we often end up breaking them.

E. Good habits can be part of your daily routine.

F. Keep exploring until you find a healthy food.

G. Questioning why rather than making up your minds could be the key.

Each person got only a small knife at the start,2 to seek food and water, build simple shelters, and survive without any3 from the outside. The life in the mountain was really4 especially when the temperature dropped drastically in mid-November. Some people5 wild berries and drank river water to keep going, while others made every effort to keep the fire burning.

A participant named Daoyou won people's affection due to his6. He stayed in the harsh wild for 41 days, which deeply7 everyone. Another participant called "Cold Beauty" tried her best to protect the fire in the rain, but she had to leave because her health check didn't8. These stories touched people's soft spot because the participants had real-life9 like paying back debts from failed business or getting money for their poverty-stricken families.

Although the original rule said only 10 people could make it to the10, the organizers changed it. All 14 remaining people entered the last round and each11 20,000 yuan as a prize. The event also brought great12 benefits. Sponsors of the event saw a significant increase in product13, and Qixing Mountain quickly14 . This challenge reveals that people admire strength and15 — qualities that shine through when facing difficulties. It's not merely a competition or a show, but a celebration of ordinary people's perseverance.

She pointed out that it is important to have a healthy (balance) diet since teenagers are still growing and their bodies need a lot of nutrition to function well. If they do not take in enough food, they may feel weak and get ill easily. She (add), "What's more, they should keep regular hours and get plenty of exercise to stay (energy) and fit. We strongly encourage all teenagers to follow these lifestyle tips, because living well is the safest and most effective way to get into shape."

Another tip is (remind) yourself that you are unique. Keep mind that your family and friends love you just way you are. Talk about your feelings with someone you trust. Hearing how much they value you can help you feel comfortable in your own skin. Focusing on your strengths also helps you build your confidence. Everyone has (they) own talents — you may be good at painting or playing the piano, so take pride in things you do well instead of worrying about things you cannot change.

You may often judge yourself by is on the outside, not on the inside. However, like a book, your contents are much more important than your cover. If you can learn to see the good things about yourself — your (individual), your value to others and your achievements — you will soon begin to love yourself.

1. 你的观点（支持或反对）；

2. 你的理由。

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Hello, everyone!

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Thank you!

I'd always been told to take care of my older brother, Brian, who was born weak and small. I would often tie his shoes or prepare another glass of water for him. My mom saw my larger size and strong body as a sign that I was to be a kind of guardian angel (守护天使) for Brian. However, that was not the case.

One day Brian and I wandered into an electronics store. My eyes landed on a cool camera lens (镜头) — its metal body shone under the lights. As the school photographer, I needed it to take better photos for the newspaper. But it cost $50! Just as I leaned in for a closer look, Brian pulled my sleeve, whispering eagerly, "Look! The new adventure game I've been waiting for!" However, neither of us had enough pocket money. We left in disappointment.

Several days later, our school had a pumpkin-carving contest. The first prize was $100, and I knew I could use the money to buy the lens. So I decided the first place bonus (奖金) definitely had to land in my pocket.

When it was time to carve the perfect pumpkin I'd picked out, I suddenly realized my big, clumsy fingers would surely mess it up. I thought of Brian's smaller, delicate hands — he was the man for the job. I immediately asked Brian for help. After thinking for a while, he asked for a cut of the prize money, fifty-fifty, as he wanted to buy the game. I figured out that splitting the first prize would still leave me enough for the lens. So, I agreed. With skillful hands, Brian carved a perfect face, and we handed over the pumpkin, firmly believing we would win the first prize.

On the day of the awards ceremony where the results would be announced, Brian was sick with a cold. I had to go to the awards ceremony alone.

However, something unexpected happened: we got second place. Unfortunately, second prize was only $50, and I needed every dollar of that to buy the lens. When the principal gave the money to me, I received it with a heavy heart.

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When I came home, Brian asked if we had won.

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With the money we won, we went to the store the next day.

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