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高二期中调研试卷 英语 2025.04 注意事项： 1. 本试卷满分150分。考试时间120分钟。 2. 答卷前，学生务必将自己的学校、姓名、考试号等相关信息填写在答题卡上规定的地方。 3. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What did the woman do at the weekend? A She did some reading. B. She spent time with friends. C. She had a trip in nature alone. 2. What makes the new phone outstanding? A. Its better battery. B. Its changeable size. C. Its powerful camera. 3. Where will the woman direct the man to? A. The tourist center. B. The shopping mall. C. The food court. 4. What did the man do for the woman? A. He bought her a book. B. He wrote a book review for her. C. He recommended a book to her. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. A popular meal deal. B. A pizza festival in town. C. A newly opened restaurant. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. How long has the man been waiting for his shorts to arrive? A. About 2 days. B. About 3 days. C. About 14 days. 7. How does the man sound? A. Determined. B. Hesitant. C. Worried. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In an electric car shop. B. In a gym. C. In a bike shop. 9. What is asked most frequently according to the woman? A. The size of the motor. B. The battery performance. C. The price. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What will the speakers probably do next? A. Find a café. B. Go to their gate. C. Board their plane. 11. Why is the man excited? A. This is his first time to fly. B. He will see his parents. C. He’ll take a homegrown plane. 12. What is the most important thing about the new plane? A. It offers very cheap tickets. B. It will improve the flight industry. C. It has better features than other planes. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Host and guest. B. Teacher and student. C. Father and daughter. 14. Why didn’t the woman begin the lion dance earlier? A. She couldn’t find a lion dance club. B. She believed the sport wasn’t for girls. C. She thought the lion dance was dangerous. 15. What difficulty is the lion dance facing? A. There aren’t many lion dance societies. B. Fewer people want to learn the lion dance. C. The origins of the lion dance are being forgotten. 16. What is the cause of the problem according to the woman? A. People prefer to do other sports. B. People face great academic pressure. C. People don’t see lion dance as a tradition. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the speaker’s main argument? A. Philosophy is useful in daily life. B. Students should major in philosophy. C. High schools should offer philosophy classes. 18. What did the speaker discover in his survey? A. Most students wanted to have philosophy classes. B. Many students find philosophy education unnecessary. C. Almost no students had attended philosophy classes. 19. What does the speaker say about a philosophy degree? A. It is challenging to achieve. B. It lacks practical daily application. C. It can’t provide direct career choices. 20. Why does the speaker recommend studying philosophy? A. It teaches practical job skills. B. It improves academic performance. C. It makes people more understanding. 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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Sports Teaching Volunteer Project in Ghana Ready to play ball as a Sports Teaching volunteer in Ghana? International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ)’s Sports project is a great chance for volunteers to assist in physical education classes in under-resourced schools. Volunteers get to share their passion for sport while helping to grow students’ interest in physical activity and improve their skills, develop their self-confidence and learn important social skills like teamwork, sportsmanship and communication. What to expect and how you’ll make an impact There’s a huge amount of enthusiasm for sport in Ghana, and by helping to provide structure around games in schools, fun-loving volunteers can bring a whole lot of joy to students. Sport has the added benefit of being an excellent platform for teaching students about teamwork, sportsmanship, health and discipline while also enhancing their alertness, improving coordination (协调性) and developing their self-confidence. Sports Teaching volunteer work varies but usually includes: ·Setting up and running physical activities ·Playing games ·Teaching new sports ·Coaching students Football is a popular sport in Ghana, but when you volunteer to teach sport you’re encouraged to introduce new sports and games from home. You may need to bring any special equipment with you, as it may not be available for purchase in Ghana. Volunteer requirements Volunteers need to be 18 years or over to participate in this program, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. All volunteers are required to prearrange a visa to enter Ghana and secure adequate volunteer travel insurance before departure. 1. What is the main purpose of the project? A. To teach students about the history of sports. B. To promote sports careers among Ghanaian students. C. To organize international sports competitions in Ghana. D. To assist in physical education in poorly-equipped schools. 2. What is the additional benefit of sports mentioned in the passage? A. Gained community recognition. B. Increased enthusiasm for sports. C. Enhanced social and physical skills. D. Improved academic performance. 3 Who is the intended reader of the passage? A. Ghanaian students eager for sports. B. Schools looking for sports programs. C. Parents seeking volunteering guidance. D. Volunteers interested in teaching sports. 【答案】1. D 2. C 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了在加纳的体育教学志愿者项目。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ)’s Sports project is a great chance for volunteers to assist in physical education classes in under-resourced schools.(国际义工总部（IVHQ）的体育项目是一个很好的机会，让志愿者在资源不足的学校协助体育课。)”可知，这个项目的主要目的是协助在设备简陋的学校进行体育教育。故选D。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Sport has the added benefit of being an excellent platform for teaching students about teamwork, sportsmanship, health and discipline while also enhancing their alertness, improving coordination and developing their self-confidence.(体育运动还有一个额外的好处，它是一个很好的平台，可以教会学生团队合作、体育精神、健康和纪律，同时也能提高他们的警觉性、提高协调能力和培养自信心。)”可知，文章中提到的运动的额外好处是增强社交和身体技能。故选C。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Ready to play ball as a Sports Teaching volunteer in Ghana?(准备好作为加纳的体育教学志愿者打球了吗？)”可知，本文是一篇在加纳的体育教学志愿者项目的广告，因此这篇文章的预期读者是对体育教学感兴趣的志愿者。故选D。 B In the morning of the day I had decided to go without using plastic products — or even touching plastic — I opened my eyes and put my feet on the carpet, which is made of nylon, a type of plastic. I was roughly ten seconds into my experiment and I had already broken my rule. Since its invention more than a century ago, plastic has crept into every aspect of our lives. It has made possible thousands of modern conveniences, but it has come with downsides, especially for the environment. My no-plastic day began at the bathroom, where the plastic coating of the door handle forced me to ask my wife, Julie, to open the door. She did so with a “This is going to be a long day” sigh. I could not use my usual toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, or soap since they were packaged in or made from plastic. Instead, I used eco-friendly products: a bamboo toothbrush with natural fibers and a shampoo bar with a fresh smell, and they worked well. Dressing and shopping posed challenges. Even my cotton pants had hidden plastic in tags (标签) and zippers (拉链). A small accident with a plastic label left my finger bleeding, so I used paper tape instead of a plastic Band-Aid, while my organic cotton underwear was fine. When shopping, I used cotton bags, glass containers, and coins to avoid plastic credit cards and smartphones; lunch at a sandwich shop was served in my own glass container with a bamboo knife and spoon. In the park, I sat on a wooden chair to escape the plastic in everyday items. By the end of the day, I had made 164 plastic “violations”. Although my effort was imperfect, I learned that small changes—like using a metal water bottle or reusable bags — can help protect our planet. 4. What might have led to the author’s plastic-free experiment? A. His routine behavior. B. His fear of breaking rules. C. His pursuit of convenience. D. His environmental concerns. 5. What can be inferred from Julie’s “This is going to be a long day” sigh? A. She was excited about the experiment. B. She foresaw the experiment’s challenges. C. She wanted to join the no-plastic challenge. D. She questioned the author’s eco-friendly efforts. 6. What does the experiment suggest about reducing plastic use? A. Complete avoidance is achievable. B. Plastic alternatives are ineffective. C. Small changes matter despite challenges. D. Family support plays a crucial role. 7. Which would be the best title for the passage? A. A Day Without Plastic B. Modern Life and Plastic C. Eco-Friendly Challenges D. Rise of Plastic Alternatives 【答案】4. D 5. B 6. C 7. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲的是作者进行的一天无塑料生活实验。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“It has made possible thousands of modern conveniences, but it has come with downsides, especially for the environment.(它使成千上万的现代便利成为可能，但它也有缺点，尤其是对环境而言。)”可知，作者对环境的担忧导致作者的无塑料实验，故选D。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“I could not use my usual toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, or soap since they were packaged in or made from plastic.(我不能使用我常用的牙膏、牙刷、洗发水或肥皂，因为它们都是用塑料包装或由塑料制成的。)”和第三段“Dressing and shopping posed challenges. Even my cotton pants had hidden plastic in tags (标签) and zippers (拉链).(穿衣和购物都是挑战。就连我的棉裤标签和拉链里都藏着塑料。)”可知，从Julie“这将是漫长的一天”的叹息中可以推断出她预见到了实验的挑战。故选B。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Although my effort was imperfect, I learned that small changes — like using a metal water bottle or reusable bags — can help protect our planet.(虽然我的努力并不完美，但我明白了一些小改变——比如使用金属水瓶或可重复使用的袋子——可以帮助保护我们的地球。)”可知，该实验对于减少塑料制品使用的启示是尽管存在挑战，微小改变仍能起作用。故选C。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“In the morning of the day I had decided to go without using plastic products—or even touching plastic — I opened my eyes and put my feet on the carpet, which is made of nylon, a type of plastic.(那天早上，我决定不使用塑料制品——甚至不接触塑料——我睁开眼睛，把脚放在地毯上，地毯是由尼龙制成的，尼龙是一种塑料。)”，第二段“My no-plastic day began at the bathroom, where the plastic coating of the door handle forced me to ask my wife, Julie, to open the door.(我的无塑料日从浴室开始，门把手上的塑料涂层迫使我让妻子Julie开门。)”和最后一段“By the end of the day, I had made 164 plastic “violations”.(到那天结束时，我已经做了164次塑料“违规”。)”可知，本文主要讲的是作者进行的一天无塑料生活实验，因此最好的题目是A选项“A Day Without Plastic(没有塑料的一天)”。故选A。 C As more species near extinction, scientists have been collecting samples of plants, animals and other organisms in protected facilities around the world. Yet climate change, natural disasters, and wars can threaten these modern “Noah’s Arks (诺亚方舟)”. Now, some researchers propose an out-of-this-world solution: to build one on the Moon. The plan is to construct the ark in a permanently shadowed region at the Moon’s south pole, where temperatures remain around –196℃ (–320.8°F). That is the minimum needed to safely store most animal cells long-term, according to Mary Hagedorn and her team at the Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. They argue that such a lunar gene bank would be far more stable than any on Earth. Hagedorn’s team drew inspiration from the global seed bank in Svalbard, Norway—a subzero Noah’s Ark situated high above the Arctic Circle. In 2017, melting permafrost (多年冻土) flooded that bank, putting its precious seeds at risk. Events like this highlight the need for an extra backup plan. Earlier, researchers at the University of Arizona proposed a lunar ark that would “shelter seeds, eggs, and DNA” in caves known as lava tubes using a solar-powered system. In contrast, Hagedorn’s proposal maximizes the Moon’s naturally cold, permanently shadowed regions that require no energy or constant human maintenance. In these conditions, fibroblasts (纤维母细胞)—“one of the most powerful cells available”—could be safely stored and later transformed into stem cells for cloning. Such technology might help rebuild endangered species or even recreate ecosystems for future human settlements on the Moon or Mars. The project faces hurdles such as radiation protection and microgravity effects on the samples. Moreover, international cooperation is essential, as the scientific community must largely agree on the plan, and some Earth communities consider the Moon sacred (神圣的). Although “nothing’s set in stone at this point”, the proposal offers a promising new safeguard for Earth’s biodiversity. 8. Why do scientists propose building a lunar ark? A. To expand storage space. B. To promote space exploration. C. To establish a research base. D. To preserve biological samples. 9. How does the author highlight the need for an extra plan? A. By mentioning an Arctic seed bank failure. B. By emphasizing the stability of arks on Earth. C. By explaining how the deep cold preserves cells. D. By listing the achievements of current gene banks. 10. What makes Hagedorn’s design different from earlier lunar ark ideas? A. It relies on power from lave tubes. B. It holds more species than earlier arks. C. It addresses cloning concerns properly. D. It makes the most of natural lunar conditions. 11. What is the author’s attitude towards the future of the lunar ark? A. Objective. B. Optimistic. C. Doubtful. D. Critical. 【答案】8. D 9. A 10. D 11. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要讨论了科学家们提出的一个创新方案，即在月球的南极地区建造一个“诺亚方舟”以保护生物样本。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“As more species near extinction, scientists have been collecting samples of plants, animals and other organisms in protected facilities around the world. Yet climate change, natural disasters, and wars can threaten these modern “Noah’s Arks (诺亚方舟)”. Now, some researchers propose an out-of-this-world solution: to build one on the Moon.(随着越来越多的物种濒临灭绝，科学家们一直在世界各地的保护设施中收集植物、动物和其他生物的样本。然而，气候变化、自然灾害和战争可能威胁到这些现代的“诺亚方舟”。现在，一些研究人员提出了一个超越这个世界的解决方案：在月球上建造一个)”可知，科学家建议建造月球方舟的目的是保存生物样本。故选D。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“Hagedorn’s team drew inspiration from the global seed bank in Svalbard, Norway—a subzero Noah’s Ark situated high above the Arctic Circle. In 2017, melting permafrost (多年冻土) flooded that bank, putting its precious seeds at risk. Events like this highlight the need for an extra backup plan.(Hagedorn的团队从挪威Svalbard群岛的全球种子库中获得了灵感，这是一个位于北极圈之上的零下的诺亚方舟。2017年，融化的永久冻土淹没了该银行，使其珍贵的种子处于危险之中。这样的事件凸显了额外备份计划的必要性)”可知，作者是通过提到北极种子库的失败来强调额外计划的必要性，故选A。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“In contrast, Hagedorn’s proposal maximizes the Moon’s naturally cold, permanently shadowed regions that require no energy or constant human maintenance.(相比之下，Hagedorn的提议最大限度地利用了月球自然寒冷的永久阴影区域，这些区域不需要能量或持续的人类维护)”可知，Hagedorn的设计与早期月球方舟的设计的不同之处是它充分利用了月球的自然条件。故选D。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Although “nothing’s set in stone at this point”, the proposal offers a promising new safeguard for Earth’s biodiversity.(尽管“目前没有什么是板上钉钉的”，但这项提议为地球的生物多样性提供了一个有希望的新保障)”可知，作者对月球方舟的未来持乐观态度，故选B。 D Picture this: You’re at a movie theater food stand loading up on snacks. You have a choice of a small, medium or large soda. The small is $3.50 and the large is $5.50. It’s a tough decision: The small size may not last you through the whole movie but $5.50 for some sugary drink seems unreasonable. But there’s a third option, a medium soda for $5.25. Medium may be the perfect amount of soda for you, but the large is only a quarter more. If you’re like most people, you end up buying the large. If you’re wondering who would buy the medium soda, the answer is almost no one. In fact, there’s a good chance the marketing department purposely priced the medium soda as a decoy, making you more likely to buy the large soda rather than the small. I have written about this characteristic in human nature before with my friend Dan Ariely, who studied this phenomenon extensively after noticing the pricing for subscriptions (订阅) to The Economist. The digital subscription was $59, the print subscription was $125, and the print plus digital subscription was also $125. No one in their right mind would buy the print subscription when you could get digital as well for the same price, so why was it even an option? Ariely ran an experiment and found that when only the two “real” choices were offered, more people chose the less expensive digital subscription. But the addition of the bad option made people much more likely to choose the more expensive print plus digital option. Brain scientists call this effect “asymmetric dominance (不对称优势)”, and it means that people tend toward the choice nearest clearly inferior (较差的) option. Marketing professors call it the decoy effect which is certainly easier to remember. Lucky for consumers, almost no one in the business community understands it. The decoy effect works because of the way our brains assign value when making choices. Value is almost never absolute; rather, we decide an object’s value relative to our other choices. If more options are introduced, the value equation changes. 12. What does the word “decoy” in paragraph 3 most likely mean? A. Lie. B. Bargain. C. Trap. D. Bonus. 13. Why is the pricing for subscriptions to The Economist mentioned? A. To explain how the decoy effect was tested. B. To illustrate a decoy effect case in marketing. C. To note possible limitations of the decoy effect. D. To highlight the significance of the decoy effect. 14. How does the decoy effect influence consumer behavior? A. It pushes consumers toward a target option. B. It encourages consumers to purchase more. C. It guides consumers away from inferior options. D. It helps consumers discover their true preferences. 15. What can we learn about an object’s value from the last paragraph? A. It stays the same with more options. B. It is determined by comparing options. C. It equals the object’s production cost. D. It affects the number of available options. 【答案】12. C 13. B 14. A 15. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了营销中的诱饵效应，即通过设置较差选项，引导消费者选择目标选项，并说明了其原理是人们通过比较来判断物品价值。 【12题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词所在句“In fact, there’s a good chance the marketing department purposely priced the medium soda as a decoy, making you more likely to buy the large soda rather than the small. (事实上，很有可能营销部门故意将中杯汽水定价作为一个decoy，让你更有可能购买大杯汽水而不是小杯。)”可知，营销部门把中杯汽水的价格设置成这样是为了让消费者更多地去买大杯汽水，所以中杯汽水就像一个“诱饵”，用来诱导消费者。故划线词“decoy”意思是“诱饵，陷阱”，与“Trap”同义。故选C项。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“I have written about this characteristic in human nature before with my friend Dan Ariely, who studied this phenomenon extensively after noticing the pricing for subscriptions (订阅) to The Economist. (我之前和我的朋友丹·艾瑞里写过关于人性的这一特点，他在注意到《经济学人》的订阅价格后，对这一现象进行了广泛的研究。)”以及后文对《经济学人》订阅价格设置的描述和实验结果可知，提到《经济学人》的订阅价格是为了举例说明营销中的诱饵效应案例。故选B项。 14题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Brain scientists call this effect “asymmetric dominance (不对称优势)”, and it means that people tend toward the choice nearest clearly inferior (较差的) option. Marketing professors call it the decoy effect which is certainly easier to remember. (大脑科学家称这种效应为“不对称优势”，这意味着人们倾向于选择最接近明显较差选项的那个选择。营销学教授称之为诱饵效应，这个名字当然更容易记住。)”可知，诱饵效应会把消费者推向目标选项。故选A项。 【15题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Value is almost never absolute; rather, we decide an object’s value relative to our other choices. If more options are introduced, the value equation changes. (价值几乎从来都不是绝对的；相反，我们是相对于其他选择来决定一个物品的价值。如果引入更多的选择，价值等式就会改变。)”可知，一个物品的价值是通过比较选项来确定的。故选B项。 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。 Maybe you are feeling down because of the financial crisis. Maybe you are feeling overloaded by holiday tasks. Or maybe you are rushing around to try to get things done before you leave for vacation. ____16____ In the next thirty minutes, check off as many of the following items as possible. Each one will lift your mood, boost your feelings of self-efficacy (自我效能) and bring about happiness. Boost your energy. Stand up and pace while you talk on the phone or, even better, take a ten-minute walk outside. ____17____ What’s more, the activity and sunlight are good for your focus, mood and memory. Reach out to friends. ____18____ Having warm, close connections with other people is the KEY to happiness, so take the time to stay in touch. Somewhat surprisingly, social activities boost the moods not only of extroverts (外向型人格) , but also of introverts. Perform an action that reflects your values. Do you think organ donation is a good idea? Sign up online to be one yourself; it takes less than a minute. ____19____ Refill your water bottle from the tap instead of buying a couple of bottles throughout the day. Experts hold that to work on happiness, we should think about feeling good, feeling bad, and feeling right, in an atmosphere of growth. Living up to your values will help you to “feel right”. ____20____ Order a book you have been wanting to read. Plan a trip to a museum or a movie theatre — whatever sounds like fun. Studies show that having fun on a regular basis is the foundation of happiness, and anticipation (期待) is an important part of that pleasure. Try to involve friends or family as well, as people enjoy almost all activities more when they are with other people. A. Deep breathing helps relieve stress. B. Are you worried about climate change? C. Lay the groundwork for some future fun. D. If so, you can make yourself happier — right now. E. Make a lunch date with a friend you haven’t seen in a while. F. It’s proven that people who sleep well are more productive during the day. G. Research shows metabolism (新陈代谢) speeds up when people move faster. 【答案】16. D 17. G 18. E 19. B 20. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了在接下来三十分钟内可完成的一些事项，如提升精力、联系朋友等，这些能让人提升情绪、增强自我效能感并带来幸福。 【16题详解】 上文“Maybe you are feeling down because of the financial crisis. Maybe you are feeling overloaded by holiday tasks. Or maybe you are rushing around to try to get things done before you leave for vacation.(也许你因为金融危机而情绪低落。也许你被假期任务压得喘不过气来。又或许你在度假前四处奔波，试图把事情做完)”列举了人们可能情绪不佳的情况，D选项“If so, you can make yourself happier — right now.(如果是这样，你现在就可以让自己更快乐)”承接上文，针对这些情况提出可以立刻让自己更快乐的建议，上下文语意衔接自然。故选D项。 【17题详解】 上文“Stand up and pace while you talk on the phone or, even better, take a ten minute walk outside.(打电话时站起来踱步，或者更好的是，到外面散步十分钟)”建议进行活动，G选项“Research shows metabolism (新陈代谢) speeds up when people move faster.(研究表明，当人们行动更快时，新陈代谢会加快)”解释了进行活动的好处，即加快新陈代谢，与上文逻辑相符。故选G项。 【18题详解】 上文“Reach out to friends.(联系朋友)”提出要和朋友联系，E选项“Make a lunch date with a friend you haven’t seen in a while.(和一个你有段时间没见的朋友约个午餐)”是具体的联系朋友的方式，符合上下文逻辑。故选E项。 【19题详解】 下文“Refill your water bottle from the tap instead of buying a couple of bottles throughout the day.(用自来水把你的水瓶灌满，而不是一整天都买几瓶水)”是关于环保方面的具体行为，B选项“Are you worried about climate change?(你担心气候变化吗)”引出了环保这一话题，与下文内容相关。故选B项。 【20题详解】 下文“Order a book you have been wanting to read. Plan a trip to a museum or a movie theatre—whatever sounds like fun.(订购一本你一直想读的书。计划去博物馆或电影院旅行——任何听起来有趣的事情)”都是在为未来的乐趣做准备，C选项“Lay the groundwork for some future fun.(为未来的一些乐趣打下基础)”概括了下文内容，符合语境。故选C项。 第三部分 语言知识运用（共三节，满分35分） 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 For most of his life, Ted Midgely couldn’t read. Having left school at 15, he ____21____ friends and colleagues to help him navigate a world of words. But now, after taking lessons, he can finally ____22____ the copy of Speedway Star magazine that he had kept for 40 years — a milestone that has brought him inexpressible joy. “I had this for so long and it was ____23____ to be able to read it,” he said. Ted was ____24____ with dyslexia (阅读障碍) but didn’t receive the ____25____ he needed. Instead, he was sent to a special school where he struggled to fit in. Eventually, he stopped ____26____ and went straight to work in a textile mill. ____27____ his reading challenges, Ted built a career around speedway racing. Speedway ____28____ him the nickname “Ted” instead of his given name, Steven. He once served as a speedway mechanic, and now works for a company that makes speedway parts. The ____29____ point came when Ted met Australian motorcycle racer Brayden Elliot. Inspired by the opportunity to manage the young racer, Ted knew he needed to read emails to take on the ____30____. With the help of Duncan Livsey from Read Easy Derby and District, Ted ____31____ to twice-weekly reading sessions. “Because Ted’s so positive, he’s been so easy to teach — it’s been so ____32____,” Livsey told the BBC. Now, Ted is reading more than ever and hopes his story ____33____ others. “There must be thousands of people struggling with reading but don’t have the ____34____ to seek help,” Livsey added. Ted’s journey proves it’s never too late to learn. For him, reading that old Speedway Star article was more than just words on a page — it was a lifelong ____35____ realized. 21. A. allowed for B. weighed on C. prayed for D. relied on 22. A. possess B. purchase C. read D. receive 23. A. amazing B. astonishing C. admiring D. appealing 24. A. determined B. cured C. diagnosed D. credited 25. A. equipment B. support C. effort D. sympathy 26. A. teaching B. attending C. graduating D. quitting 27. A. Despite B. Regarding C. Throughout D. Besides 28. A. kept B. earned C. held D. made 29. A. starting B. turning C. viewing D. standing 30. A. appearance B. colour C. expression D. role 31. A. committed B. objected C. referred D. reacted 32. A. demanding B. outstanding C. exhausting D. rewarding 33. A. assists B. inspires C. persuades D. engages 34. A. expectation B. tolerance C. confidence D. ambition 35. A. dream B. promise C. duty D. proposal 【答案】21. D 22. C 23. A 24. C 25. B 26. B 27. A 28. B 29. B 30. D 31. A 32. D 33. B 34. C 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了Ted Midgely克服阅读障碍、实现阅读梦想的励志故事。 【21题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：15岁离开学校后，他依靠朋友和同事帮助他驾驭文字的世界。A. allowed for考虑到，预留；B. weighed on使苦恼；C. prayed for为……祈祷；D. relied on依靠。根据上文“Ted Midgely couldn’t read”和下文“to help him navigate a world of words”可知，Ted不会阅读，所以要依靠朋友和同事。故选D。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但现在，在上了几堂课之后，他终于可以阅读他保存了40年的《Speedway Star》杂志了——这是一个里程碑，给他带来了难以形容的快乐。A. possess拥有；B. purchase购买；C. read读；D. receive收到。根据下文“a milestone that has brought him inexpressible joy”可知，他终于可以读杂志了。故选C。 【23题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他说：“我拿着这本书很久了，现在能读到它真是太棒了。”A. amazing惊人的，了不起的；B. astonishing令人惊讶的；C. admiring钦佩的；D. appealing有吸引力的。根据下文“be able to read it”可知，能读这本书他觉得太棒了，空格处意为“惊人的，了不起的”。故选A。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：泰德被诊断患有阅读障碍，但没有得到他需要的支持。A. determined决定；B. cured治愈；C. diagnosed诊断；D. credited相信，信任。根据下文“with dyslexia”可知，泰德被诊断患有阅读障碍。故选C。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：泰德被诊断患有阅读障碍，但没有得到他需要的支持。A. equipment设备；B. support支持；C. effort努力；D. sympathy同情心。根据下文“Instead, he was sent to a special school where he struggled to fit in”可知，他被诊断出有阅读障碍后没有得到他需要的支持。故选B。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：最后，他辍学了，直接去了一家纺织厂工作。A. teaching教；B. attending上学；C. graduating毕业；D. quitting退出。根据下文“went straight to work in a textile mill”可知，他辍学了，直接去了一家纺织厂工作。故选B。 【27题详解】 考查介词词义辨析。句意：尽管阅读有困难，泰德还是在赛道赛车上建立了自己的职业生涯。A. Despite尽管；B. Regarding认为，把……看作；C. Throughout遍及；D. Besides除……之外（还）。根据下文“his reading challenges, Ted built a career around speedway racing”可知，尽管他有阅读困难，但是他还是在赛道赛车上建立了自己的职业生涯。故选A。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：赛车场为他赢得了“泰德”的绰号，而不是他的名字Steven。A. kept保持；B. earned赢得；C. held举办；D. made制作。根据下文“him the nickname “Ted” instead of his given name”可知，赛车场为他赢得了“泰德”的绰号。故选B。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：转折点出现在泰德遇到澳大利亚摩托车手Brayden Elliot的时候。A. starting开始；B. turning转向；C. viewing看待；D. standing站。根据下文“Inspired by the opportunity to manage the young racer, Ted knew he needed to read emails”可知，在遇到澳大利亚摩托车手Brayden Elliot时他的人生迎来了转折点。故选B。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：受到这个管理年轻赛车手的机会的启发，泰德知道他需要阅读电子邮件来承担这个角色。A. appearance外貌；B. colour颜色；C. expression表情；D. role角色。根据上一段“He once served as a speedway mechanic, and now works for a company that makes speedway parts”可知，他曾经担任过赛车场机械师，现在则就职于一家制造赛车场赛车零件的公司，他知道自己需要读邮件来承担起这个角色。故选D。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在“Read Easy Derby and District”组织的Duncan Livsey的帮助下，泰德坚持每周进行两次阅读。A. committed忠于；B. objected反对；C. referred提到，谈及；D. reacted反应。根据下文“twice-weekly reading sessions”可知，他坚持每周进行两次阅读，commit to意为“致力于，投入”。故选A。 【32题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Livsey在接受BBC采访时表示：“因为泰德是如此积极，所以他很容易教——这是非常有益的。”A. demanding要求高的；B. outstanding杰出的；C. exhausting令人精疲力竭的；D. rewarding值得的，有意义的。根据上文“Because Ted’s so positive, he’s been so easy to teach”可知，泰德很积极，很容易教，这非常有益。故选D。 33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：现在，泰德比以往任何时候都更喜欢阅读，并希望他的故事能激励其他人。A. assists帮助；B. inspires激励；C. persuades说服；D. engages参加，从事。根据下文“There must be thousands of people struggling with reading”可知，还有成千上万的人在阅读方面苦苦挣扎，所以他希望他的故事能激励其他人。故选B。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：Livsey补充说：“肯定有成千上万的人在与阅读作斗争，但却没有信心寻求帮助。”A. expectation期待；B. tolerance容忍；C. confidence信心；D. ambition野心。根据上文“struggling with reading”和下文“to seek help”可知，有成千上万的人在与阅读作斗争，但却没有信心寻求帮助。故选C。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：对他而言，阅读那篇旧的Speedway Star文章，不仅仅是阅读纸上的文字——这是他毕生梦想的实现。A. dream梦想；B. promise承诺；C. duty职责；D. proposal提议。根据第三空处“I had this for so long and it was amazing to be able to read it”和空前“reading that old Speedway Star article was more than just words on a page—it was a lifelong”可知，阅读那篇旧的Speedway Star文章是他毕生的梦想实现了。故选A。 第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。 China has announced the completion of an approximately 1,800-mile-long belt of vegetation encircling the Taklamakan Desert, one of ____36____ largest and most challenging desert environments in the world. ____37____ (locate) in northwest China, the Taklamakan is known for ____38____ (it) shifting dunes and tough climatic conditions, which have historically brought significant challenges to nearby communities and ecosystems. The newly completed corridor, often referred to ____39____ a “Green Great Wall,” consists of drought-resistant trees ____40____ (specific) selected to survive the desert’s extreme weather. According to official reports, this extensive planting effort is intended to help ensure the landscape, reduce sandstorms, ____41____ prevent the desert from expanding further into agricultural regions. Government forestry agencies have noted that this large-scale greening initiative ____42____ (expect) to contribute to better soil holding, improve biodiversity, and ____43____ (strength) the environment. The increased vegetation may also offer long-term benefits for residents ___44___ live on the desert’s edge, potentially helping to preserve livelihoods, maintain farmlands, and support more sustainable local development. This project is part of China’s broader efforts ____45____ (address) desertification and restore ecological balance. The successful completion of it stands as a significant example of working with nature to create more stable, healthy, and hopeful conditions for both people and the environment. 【答案】36. the 37. Located 38. its 39. as 40. specifically 41. and 42. is expected 43. strengthen 44. who##that 45. to address 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国完成环绕塔克拉玛干沙漠约1800英里长的植被带建设，该项目旨在应对沙漠化、恢复生态平衡。 【36题详解】 考查冠词。句意：中国宣布完成了一条环绕塔克拉玛干沙漠的约1800英里长的植被带，塔克拉玛干沙漠是世界上最大、最具挑战性的沙漠环境之一。形容词最高级largest前需用定冠词the。故填the。 【37题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：塔克拉玛干沙漠位于中国西北部，以其移动沙丘和恶劣的气候条件而闻名，这些条件在历史上给附近社区和生态系统带来了重大挑战。“(locate) in northwest China”作地点状语，locate(确定……的准确地点)是非谓语动词，与其逻辑主语the Taklamakan是被动关系，应用过去分词表被动；句首单词首字母大写。故填Located。 【38题详解】 考查代词。句意：塔克拉玛干沙漠位于中国西北部，以其移动沙丘和恶劣的气候条件而闻名，这些条件在历史上给附近社区和生态系统带来了重大挑战。提示词修饰名词词组shifting dunes，用形容词性物主代词its作定语，意为“它的”。故填its。 【39题详解】 考查介词。句意：这条新建成的走廊常被称为“绿色长城”，由专门挑选的耐旱树木组成，以在沙漠的极端天气中存活。refer to...as...是固定短语，意为“把……称为……”。故填as。 【40题详解】 考查副词。句意：这条新建成的走廊常被称为“绿色长城”，由专门挑选的耐旱树木组成，以在沙漠的极端天气中存活。提示词修饰动词selected，用副词specifically作状语，意为“专门地”。故填specifically。 【41题详解】 考查连词。句意：据官方报告，这项大规模的种植工作旨在保护景观、减少沙尘暴，并防止沙漠进一步向农业地区扩张。“help ensure the landscape”、“reduce sandstorms”和“prevent the desert from expanding further into agricultural regions”是并列关系，用并列连词and连接。故填and。 【42题详解】 考查时态语态和主谓一致。句意：政府林业机构指出，这项大规模的绿化倡议有望有助于更好地固土、改善生物多样性和增强环境。expect(预计)是从句谓语动词，与主语this large scale greening initiative与之间是被动关系，且此处描述客观事实，用一般现在时的被动语态，主语是单数名词，谓语动词用单数形式is expected。故填is expected。 【43题详解】 考查动词。句意：政府林业机构指出，这项大规模的绿化倡议有望有助于更好地固土、改善生物多样性和增强环境。and连接并列的动词，空前的contribute和improve是动词原形，所以此处也用动词原形strengthen。故填strengthen。 【44题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：增加的植被也可能为生活在沙漠边缘的居民带来长期利益，可能有助于维持生计、保护农田和支持更可持续的地方发展。“____ live on the desert’s edge”是限制性定语从句，修饰先行词residents，指人，关系词在从句中作主语，用关系代词who或者that引导。故填who/that。 【45题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这个项目是中国应对沙漠化和恢复生态平衡更广泛努力的一部分。“(address) desertification and restore ecological balance”作后置定语，修饰名词efforts，其后常用不定式作后置定语，表示“……的努力”。故填to address。 第三节 单词填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 请认真阅读下列各小题，并根据上下文语境和所给首字母或中文的提示，写出下列各句空格中的单词，注意保持语义和形式的一致。 46. Astronauts must wear special spacesuits to protect themselves from e________ to radiation in space. (根据首字母单词拼写) 【答案】exposure##xposure 【解析】 【详解】考查名词。句意：宇航员必须穿上特殊的宇航服，以保护自己免受太空辐射。根据句意及首字母提示可知，此处应用名词exposure，为不可数名词，在句中作宾语，exposure to意为“暴露于……，受到……”。故填exposure。 47. C ______ to popular belief, highly intelligent students do not necessarily achieve academic success. (根据首字母单词拼写) 【答案】Contrary##ontrary 【解析】 【详解】考查形容词。句意：与普遍的看法相反，高智商的学生并不一定会取得学业上的成功。由“popular belief, highly intelligent students do not necessarily achieve academic success”可知，句子表示“与普遍的看法相反，高智商的学生并不一定会取得学业上的成功”，空格处意为“相反的”，由首字母提示C可知，空格处是Contrary，contrary to是固定短语，意为“和……相反”。故填Contrary。 48. The eatable spoon produced by an Indian company has a shelf life of up to two years and is firm enough for hot liquids like soup and f______ foods like ice cream. (根据首字母单词拼写) 【答案】frozen##rozen 【解析】 【详解】考查形容词。句意：印度一家公司生产的可食用勺子保质期长达两年，而且足够坚固，可以盛汤等热液体和冰淇淋等冷冻食品。修饰名词food，用形容词形式。根据首字母提示及句意，用形容词frozen，表示“冷冻的”之意。故填frozen。 49. People in disaster-stricken areas are in u______ need of clean water, enough food and safe shelter. (根据首字母单词拼写) 【答案】urgent##rgent 【解析】 【详解】考查形容词。句意：受灾地区的人们急需清洁的水、足够的食物和安全的住所。根据首字母提示u可知，应填入形容词urgent，作前置定语，修饰名词need，意为“紧急的”。故填urgent。 50. Because of long-term natural forces like water and temperature, the Great Pyramid of Giza is now several meters shorter than it was o______.(根据首字母单词拼写) 【答案】original##riginal 【解析】 【详解】考查形容词。句意：由于长期的自然力量，如水和温度，吉萨大金字塔现在比原来短了几米。由“now several meters shorter than it was”可知，句子表示“由于长期的自然力量，如水和温度，吉萨大金字塔现在比原来短了几米”，空格处意为“原先的”，用形容词作表语，由首字母提示o可知，是original，故填original。 51. After________(评估) the house, experts advised them not to move in directly. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】evaluating##assessing 【解析】 【详解】考查动词。句意：在对房子进行评估后，专家建议他们不要直接搬进去。根据汉语提示可知，evaluate/assess评估，动词，符合题意；介词after后需接动名词作宾语。故填evaluating/assessing。 52. The Chinese Lunar Exploration Program, which is also known as the Chang’e Program, comprises three stages: ______ (环绕轨道), landing and returning. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】orbiting 【解析】 【详解】考查动名词。句意：中国探月计划，也被称为嫦娥计划，包括三个阶段：绕轨道运行、着陆和返回。“环绕轨道”是orbit，根据后文“landing and returning”可知应用其动名词形式，故填orbiting。 53. “Happy birthday,” said grandma, handing me a brightly ______ (裹好，打包) parcel with a big red bow. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】wrapped 【解析】 【详解】考查形容词。句意：“生日快乐，”奶奶说，递给我一个包装鲜艳的包裹，上面有一个大大的红色蝴蝶结。动词wrap“包，裹（礼物等）”符合句意，设空处作定语修饰名词parcel，parcel与动词wrap之间为被动关系，设空处应填过去分词wrapped表被动。故填wrapped。 54. The government has launched a new program to support ______ (少数民族) in education and employment, aiming to promote diversity and inclusion. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】minorities 【解析】 【详解】考查名词。句意：政府启动了一项支持少数民族教育和就业的新计划，旨在促进多样性和包容性。“少数民族”是minority，不止一个，因此空格处用复数作宾语，故填minorities。 55. Although the team objected, the manager’s ______ (坚持) on strict deadlines ensured the project was completed on time. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】insistence 【解析】 【详解】考查名词。句意：尽管团队反对，但经理坚持严格的最后期限确保了项目按时完成。the manager’s后跟名词，“坚持”的名词是insistence，是不可数名词，故填insistence。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分） 第一节（满分15分） 56. 假设你是校英文报的记者李华，你校近期组织学生参观了“数字复原敦煌壁画”展览(Digital Restoration of Dunhuang Murals Exhibition)。请根据以下两幅图片，撰写一篇英文新闻报道，内容包括： 1. 活动目的； 2. 展览亮点(如VR技术与文化的结合、壁画修补体验等)； 3. 活动意义。 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。 A Unique Journey into Dunhuang Art ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】A Unique Journey into Dunhuang Art Recently, our school organized students to visit the Digital Restoration of Dunhuang Murals Exhibition. The aim was to arouse students’ interest in traditional Chinese art. The exhibition combined VR technology with culture, offering students a vivid experience. They could also try mural restoration. Specifically, the high definition digital display allowed students to observe the delicate details of the murals that were difficult to see in real life scenarios. This activity broadened students’ horizons and enhanced their sense of cultural heritage protection. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于新闻报道。要求考生撰写一篇关于学校组织学生参观“数字复原敦煌壁画”展览的英文新闻报道。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 激发：arouse → stimulate 结合：combine → integrate 拓宽：broaden → expand/widen 增强：enhance → strengthen 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：The exhibition combined VR technology with culture, offering students a vivid experience. 拓展句：The exhibition, which combined VR technology with culture, offered students a vivid experience. 【点睛】[高分句型 1] The exhibition combined VR technology with culture, offering students a vivid experience.(运用了现在分词作状语) [高分句型 2] Specifically, the high definition digital display allowed students to observe the delicate details of the murals that were difficult to see in real life scenarios. (运用了关系代词that引导限制性定语从句) 第二节（满分20分） 57. 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。 It was the second day in the new office, and Maya was still on her own. Except for the girl named Rashmi who took her induction (就职仪式), there was no one else who had said a “hi” to the young woman. Not only was it a new office, it was also a new city. While she had successfully climbed the corporate ladder for a better salary, she hadn’t really made any acquaintances (熟人) in the new city or office yet. Looking at the whole workplace from her seat at the end of the hall, Maya felt a sob (啜泣) coming. But she was a grown woman and that was simply not an option. She decided to eat her lunch, as lonely as it might feel. Her lunch box revealed a fried rice with vegetables and an old memory hit her from the corners of her mind. It was fifteen years ago and their sports period had just been canceled. The children had bought snacks from the school canteen and were eating noisily. The class teacher came in with a young girl. “This is Tina, new to Delhi and to your school. Make her feel welcome, y’all,” she said. While the students said a big “hi” to her in chorus, that was all they did. Tina was seated right next to Maya, something the latter didn’t like. So, she turned to Tina and said, “My best friend sits next to me. You have been given this seat because she is absent today. Tomorrow, you have to find yourself a new seat, ok?” Tina sadly nodded her head, but Maya didn’t care. The popular girl in class, Maya had a lot going for her — she had many friends, the teachers loved her and she was the queen of debating. So, she hardly spoke to the new girl who sat next to her for a whole week. When Maya’s best friend returned to school, Maya immediately made Tina move to the back of the classroom. She never gave her much thought and after a year, Tina had left their school. 注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 A tear from Maya’s eye fell into her open lunch box. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ On hearing Rashmi’s words, Maya felt a burst of gratefulness and relief wash over her. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】A tear from Maya’s eye fell into her open lunch box. She was deeply struck by the pang of regret. The way she had treated Tina came back to her like a wave of guilt. In this new and lonely situation, she understood how Tina must have felt back then. Just as she was drowning in self-reproach, Rashmi walked over with a warm smile. “Hey, Maya! I noticed you seemed a bit down. I brought you a cup of coffee. Thought it might cheer you up.” Maya looked up at Rashmi, touched by this small act of kindness. On hearing Rashmi’s words, Maya felt a burst of gratefulness and relief wash over her. She decided to be kinder and more inclusive, just as Rashmi was being to her. From that day on, Maya made an effort to talk to her colleagues, to be friendly and helpful. As time passed, Maya gradually made friends in the new office and the new city. She learned that kindness was a two-way street, and by being kind to others, she could make her own life brighter too. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述Maya到新办公室和新城市工作，无人与她交流，孤独中她回忆起15年前自己冷漠对待新同学Tina的往事。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“一滴眼泪从Maya的眼睛掉进了她打开的饭盒里。”可知，第一段可描写Maya因回忆起对Tina的冷漠而深感愧疚，此时Rashmi的善意关怀让她深受触动。 ②由第二段首句内容“听到Rashmi的话，Maya感到一阵感激和宽慰涌上心头。”可知，第二段可描写Maya决定改变自己，变得友善包容，后来逐渐在新环境中交到朋友，领悟到善良的意义。 2. 续写线索：回忆愧疚——Rashmi关怀——决定改变——结交朋友——领悟善良 3. 词汇激活： 行类 ①陷入：drown in/be immersed in ②决定：decide/make up one’s mind ③努力：make an effort/strive 情绪类 ①愧疚：guilt/remorse ②感动的：touched/moved ③友好：friendly/amicable/nice 【点睛】[高分句型1] The way she had treated Tina came back to her like a wave of guilt.(运用了省略关系代词的限制性定语从句) [高分句型2] Just as she was drowning in self reproach, Rashmi walked over with a warm smile.(运用了从属连词as引导时间状语从句) [高分句型3] She learned that kindness was a two way street, and by being kind to others, she could make her own life brighter too.(运用了从属连词that引导宾语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 高二期中调研试卷 英语 2025.04 注意事项： 1. 本试卷满分150分。考试时间120分钟。 2. 答卷前，学生务必将自己的学校、姓名、考试号等相关信息填写在答题卡上规定的地方。 3. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What did the woman do at the weekend? A. She did some reading. B. She spent time with friends. C. She had a trip in nature alone. 2. What makes the new phone outstanding? A. Its better battery. B. Its changeable size. C. Its powerful camera. 3. Where will the woman direct the man to? A. The tourist center. B. The shopping mall. C. The food court. 4. What did the man do for the woman? A. He bought her a book. B. He wrote a book review for her. C. He recommended a book to her. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. A popular meal deal. B. A pizza festival in town. C. A newly opened restaurant. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6 How long has the man been waiting for his shorts to arrive? A. About 2 days. B. About 3 days. C. About 14 days. 7. How does the man sound? A. Determined. B. Hesitant. C. Worried. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In an electric car shop. B. In a gym. C. In a bike shop. 9. What is asked most frequently according to the woman? A. The size of the motor. B. The battery performance. C. The price. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What will the speakers probably do next? A. Find a café. B. Go to their gate. C. Board their plane. 11. Why is the man excited? A. This is his first time to fly. B. He will see his parents. C. He’ll take a homegrown plane. 12. What is the most important thing about the new plane? A. It offers very cheap tickets. B. It will improve the flight industry. C. It has better features than other planes. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Host and guest. B. Teacher and student. C. Father and daughter. 14. Why didn’t the woman begin the lion dance earlier? A. She couldn’t find a lion dance club. B. She believed the sport wasn’t for girls. C. She thought the lion dance was dangerous. 15. What difficulty is the lion dance facing? A. There aren’t many lion dance societies. B. Fewer people want to learn the lion dance. C. The origins of the lion dance are being forgotten. 16. What is the cause of the problem according to the woman? A. People prefer to do other sports. B. People face great academic pressure. C. People don’t see lion dance as a tradition. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the speaker’s main argument? A. Philosophy is useful in daily life. B. Students should major in philosophy. C. High schools should offer philosophy classes. 18. What did the speaker discover in his survey? A. Most students wanted to have philosophy classes. B. Many students find philosophy education unnecessary. C. Almost no students had attended philosophy classes. 19. What does the speaker say about a philosophy degree? A. It is challenging to achieve. B. It lacks practical daily application. C. It can’t provide direct career choices. 20. Why does the speaker recommend studying philosophy? A. It teaches practical job skills. B. It improves academic performance. C. It makes people more understanding. 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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Sports Teaching Volunteer Project in Ghana Ready to play ball as a Sports Teaching volunteer in Ghana? International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ)’s Sports project is a great chance for volunteers to assist in physical education classes in under-resourced schools. Volunteers get to share their passion for sport while helping to grow students’ interest in physical activity and improve their skills, develop their self-confidence and learn important social skills like teamwork, sportsmanship and communication. What to expect and how you’ll make an impact There’s a huge amount of enthusiasm for sport in Ghana, and by helping to provide structure around games in schools, fun-loving volunteers can bring a whole lot of joy to students. Sport has the added benefit of being an excellent platform for teaching students about teamwork, sportsmanship, health and discipline while also enhancing their alertness, improving coordination (协调性) and developing their self-confidence. Sports Teaching volunteer work varies but usually includes: ·Setting up and running physical activities ·Playing games ·Teaching new sports ·Coaching students Football is a popular sport in Ghana, but when you volunteer to teach sport you’re encouraged to introduce new sports and games from home. You may need to bring any special equipment with you, as it may not be available for purchase in Ghana. Volunteer requirements Volunteers need to be 18 years or over to participate in this program, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. All volunteers are required to prearrange a visa to enter Ghana and secure adequate volunteer travel insurance before departure. 1. What is the main purpose of the project? A. To teach students about the history of sports. B. To promote sports careers among Ghanaian students. C. To organize international sports competitions in Ghana. D. To assist in physical education in poorly-equipped schools. 2. What is the additional benefit of sports mentioned in the passage? A. Gained community recognition. B. Increased enthusiasm for sports. C. Enhanced social and physical skills. D. Improved academic performance. 3. Who is the intended reader of the passage? A. Ghanaian students eager for sports. B. Schools looking for sports programs. C. Parents seeking volunteering guidance. D. Volunteers interested in teaching sports. B In the morning of the day I had decided to go without using plastic products — or even touching plastic — I opened my eyes and put my feet on the carpet, which is made of nylon, a type of plastic. I was roughly ten seconds into my experiment and I had already broken my rule. Since its invention more than a century ago, plastic has crept into every aspect of our lives. It has made possible thousands of modern conveniences, but it has come with downsides, especially for the environment. My no-plastic day began at the bathroom, where the plastic coating of the door handle forced me to ask my wife, Julie, to open the door. She did so with a “This is going to be a long day” sigh. I could not use my usual toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, or soap since they were packaged in or made from plastic. Instead, I used eco-friendly products: a bamboo toothbrush with natural fibers and a shampoo bar with a fresh smell, and they worked well. Dressing and shopping posed challenges. Even my cotton pants had hidden plastic in tags (标签) and zippers (拉链). A small accident with a plastic label left my finger bleeding, so I used paper tape instead of a plastic Band-Aid, while my organic cotton underwear was fine. When shopping, I used cotton bags, glass containers, and coins to avoid plastic credit cards and smartphones; lunch at a sandwich shop was served in my own glass container with a bamboo knife and spoon. In the park, I sat on a wooden chair to escape the plastic in everyday items. By the end of the day, I had made 164 plastic “violations”. Although my effort was imperfect, I learned that small changes—like using a metal water bottle or reusable bags — can help protect our planet. 4. What might have led to the author’s plastic-free experiment? A. His routine behavior. B. His fear of breaking rules. C. His pursuit of convenience. D. His environmental concerns. 5 What can be inferred from Julie’s “This is going to be a long day” sigh? A. She was excited about the experiment. B. She foresaw the experiment’s challenges. C. She wanted to join the no-plastic challenge. D. She questioned the author’s eco-friendly efforts. 6. What does the experiment suggest about reducing plastic use? A. Complete avoidance is achievable. B. Plastic alternatives are ineffective. C. Small changes matter despite challenges. D. Family support plays a crucial role. 7. Which would be the best title for the passage? A. A Day Without Plastic B. Modern Life and Plastic C. Eco-Friendly Challenges D. Rise of Plastic Alternatives C As more species near extinction, scientists have been collecting samples of plants, animals and other organisms in protected facilities around the world. Yet climate change, natural disasters, and wars can threaten these modern “Noah’s Arks (诺亚方舟)”. Now, some researchers propose an out-of-this-world solution: to build one on the Moon. The plan is to construct the ark in a permanently shadowed region at the Moon’s south pole, where temperatures remain around –196℃ (–320.8°F). That is the minimum needed to safely store most animal cells long-term, according to Mary Hagedorn and her team at the Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. They argue that such a lunar gene bank would be far more stable than any on Earth. Hagedorn’s team drew inspiration from the global seed bank in Svalbard, Norway—a subzero Noah’s Ark situated high above the Arctic Circle. In 2017, melting permafrost (多年冻土) flooded that bank, putting its precious seeds at risk. Events like this highlight the need for an extra backup plan. Earlier, researchers at the University of Arizona proposed a lunar ark that would “shelter seeds, eggs, and DNA” in caves known as lava tubes using a solar-powered system. In contrast, Hagedorn’s proposal maximizes the Moon’s naturally cold, permanently shadowed regions that require no energy or constant human maintenance. In these conditions, fibroblasts (纤维母细胞)—“one of the most powerful cells available”—could be safely stored and later transformed into stem cells for cloning. Such technology might help rebuild endangered species or even recreate ecosystems for future human settlements on the Moon or Mars. The project faces hurdles such as radiation protection and microgravity effects on the samples. Moreover, international cooperation is essential, as the scientific community must largely agree on the plan, and some Earth communities consider the Moon sacred (神圣的). Although “nothing’s set in stone at this point”, the proposal offers a promising new safeguard for Earth’s biodiversity. 8. Why do scientists propose building a lunar ark? A. To expand storage space. B. To promote space exploration. C. To establish a research base. D. To preserve biological samples. 9. How does the author highlight the need for an extra plan? A By mentioning an Arctic seed bank failure. B. By emphasizing the stability of arks on Earth. C. By explaining how the deep cold preserves cells. D. By listing the achievements of current gene banks. 10. What makes Hagedorn’s design different from earlier lunar ark ideas? A. It relies on power from lave tubes. B. It holds more species than earlier arks. C. It addresses cloning concerns properly. D. It makes the most of natural lunar conditions. 11. What is the author’s attitude towards the future of the lunar ark? A. Objective. B. Optimistic. C. Doubtful. D. Critical. D Picture this: You’re at a movie theater food stand loading up on snacks. You have a choice of a small, medium or large soda. The small is $3.50 and the large is $5.50. It’s a tough decision: The small size may not last you through the whole movie but $5.50 for some sugary drink seems unreasonable. But there’s a third option, a medium soda for $5.25. Medium may be the perfect amount of soda for you, but the large is only a quarter more. If you’re like most people, you end up buying the large. If you’re wondering who would buy the medium soda, the answer is almost no one. In fact, there’s a good chance the marketing department purposely priced the medium soda as a decoy, making you more likely to buy the large soda rather than the small. I have written about this characteristic in human nature before with my friend Dan Ariely, who studied this phenomenon extensively after noticing the pricing for subscriptions (订阅) to The Economist. The digital subscription was $59, the print subscription was $125, and the print plus digital subscription was also $125. No one in their right mind would buy the print subscription when you could get digital as well for the same price, so why was it even an option? Ariely ran an experiment and found that when only the two “real” choices were offered, more people chose the less expensive digital subscription. But the addition of the bad option made people much more likely to choose the more expensive print plus digital option. Brain scientists call this effect “asymmetric dominance (不对称优势)”, and it means that people tend toward the choice nearest clearly inferior (较差的) option. Marketing professors call it the decoy effect which is certainly easier to remember. Lucky for consumers, almost no one in the business community understands it. The decoy effect works because of the way our brains assign value when making choices. Value is almost never absolute; rather, we decide an object’s value relative to our other choices. If more options are introduced, the value equation changes. 12. What does the word “decoy” in paragraph 3 most likely mean? A. Lie. B. Bargain. C. Trap. D. Bonus. 13. Why is the pricing for subscriptions to The Economist mentioned? A. To explain how the decoy effect was tested. B. To illustrate a decoy effect case in marketing. C. To note possible limitations of the decoy effect. D. To highlight the significance of the decoy effect. 14. How does the decoy effect influence consumer behavior? A. It pushes consumers toward a target option. B. It encourages consumers to purchase more. C. It guides consumers away from inferior options. D. It helps consumers discover their true preferences. 15. What can we learn about an object’s value from the last paragraph? A. It stays the same with more options. B. It is determined by comparing options. C. It equals the object’s production cost. D. It affects the number of available options. 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。 Maybe you are feeling down because of the financial crisis. Maybe you are feeling overloaded by holiday tasks. Or maybe you are rushing around to try to get things done before you leave for vacation. ____16____ In the next thirty minutes, check off as many of the following items as possible. Each one will lift your mood, boost your feelings of self-efficacy (自我效能) and bring about happiness. Boost your energy. Stand up and pace while you talk on the phone or, even better, take a ten-minute walk outside. ____17____ What’s more, the activity and sunlight are good for your focus, mood and memory. Reach out to friends. ____18____ Having warm, close connections with other people is the KEY to happiness, so take the time to stay in touch. Somewhat surprisingly, social activities boost the moods not only of extroverts (外向型人格) , but also of introverts. Perform an action that reflects your values. Do you think organ donation is a good idea? Sign up online to be one yourself; it takes less than a minute. ____19____ Refill your water bottle from the tap instead of buying a couple of bottles throughout the day. Experts hold that to work on happiness, we should think about feeling good, feeling bad, and feeling right, in an atmosphere of growth. Living up to your values will help you to “feel right”. ____20____ Order a book you have been wanting to read. Plan a trip to a museum or a movie theatre — whatever sounds like fun. Studies show that having fun on a regular basis is the foundation of happiness, and anticipation (期待) is an important part of that pleasure. Try to involve friends or family as well, as people enjoy almost all activities more when they are with other people. A. Deep breathing helps relieve stress. B. Are you worried about climate change? C. Lay the groundwork for some future fun. D. If so, you can make yourself happier — right now. E. Make a lunch date with a friend you haven’t seen in a while. F. It’s proven that people who sleep well are more productive during the day. G. Research shows metabolism (新陈代谢) speeds up when people move faster. 第三部分 语言知识运用（共三节，满分35分） 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 For most of his life, Ted Midgely couldn’t read. Having left school at 15, he ____21____ friends and colleagues to help him navigate a world of words. But now, after taking lessons, he can finally ____22____ the copy of Speedway Star magazine that he had kept for 40 years — a milestone that has brought him inexpressible joy. “I had this for so long and it was ____23____ to be able to read it,” he said. Ted was ____24____ with dyslexia (阅读障碍) but didn’t receive the ____25____ he needed. Instead, he was sent to a special school where he struggled to fit in. Eventually, he stopped ____26____ and went straight to work in a textile mill. ____27____ his reading challenges, Ted built a career around speedway racing. Speedway ____28____ him the nickname “Ted” instead of his given name, Steven. He once served as a speedway mechanic, and now works for a company that makes speedway parts. The ____29____ point came when Ted met Australian motorcycle racer Brayden Elliot. Inspired by the opportunity to manage the young racer, Ted knew he needed to read emails to take on the ____30____. With the help of Duncan Livsey from Read Easy Derby and District, Ted ____31____ to twice-weekly reading sessions. “Because Ted’s so positive, he’s been so easy to teach — it’s been so ____32____,” Livsey told the BBC. Now, Ted is reading more than ever and hopes his story ____33____ others. “There must be thousands of people struggling with reading but don’t have the ____34____ to seek help” Livsey added. Ted’s journey proves it’s never too late to learn. For him, reading that old Speedway Star article was more than just words on a page — it was a lifelong ____35____ realized. 21. A. allowed for B. weighed on C. prayed for D. relied on 22. A. possess B. purchase C. read D. receive 23. A. amazing B. astonishing C. admiring D. appealing 24. A. determined B. cured C. diagnosed D. credited 25. A. equipment B. support C. effort D. sympathy 26. A. teaching B. attending C. graduating D. quitting 27. A. Despite B. Regarding C. Throughout D. Besides 28. A. kept B. earned C. held D. made 29. A. starting B. turning C. viewing D. standing 30. A. appearance B. colour C. expression D. role 31 A. committed B. objected C. referred D. reacted 32. A. demanding B. outstanding C. exhausting D. rewarding 33. A. assists B. inspires C. persuades D. engages 34. A. expectation B. tolerance C. confidence D. ambition 35. A. dream B. promise C. duty D. proposal 第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。 China has announced the completion of an approximately 1,800-mile-long belt of vegetation encircling the Taklamakan Desert, one of ____36____ largest and most challenging desert environments in the world. ____37____ (locate) in northwest China, the Taklamakan is known for ____38____ (it) shifting dunes and tough climatic conditions, which have historically brought significant challenges to nearby communities and ecosystems. The newly completed corridor, often referred to ____39____ a “Green Great Wall,” consists of drought-resistant trees ____40____ (specific) selected to survive the desert’s extreme weather. According to official reports, this extensive planting effort is intended to help ensure the landscape, reduce sandstorms, ____41____ prevent the desert from expanding further into agricultural regions. Government forestry agencies have noted that this large-scale greening initiative ____42____ (expect) to contribute to better soil holding, improve biodiversity, and ____43____ (strength) the environment. The increased vegetation may also offer long-term benefits for residents ___44___ live on the desert’s edge, potentially helping to preserve livelihoods, maintain farmlands, and support more sustainable local development. This project is part of China’s broader efforts ____45____ (address) desertification and restore ecological balance. The successful completion of it stands as a significant example of working with nature to create more stable, healthy, and hopeful conditions for both people and the environment. 第三节 单词填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 请认真阅读下列各小题，并根据上下文语境和所给首字母或中文的提示，写出下列各句空格中的单词，注意保持语义和形式的一致。 46. Astronauts must wear special spacesuits to protect themselves from e________ to radiation in space. (根据首字母单词拼写) 47. C ______ to popular belief, highly intelligent students do not necessarily achieve academic success. (根据首字母单词拼写) 48. The eatable spoon produced by an Indian company has a shelf life of up to two years and is firm enough for hot liquids like soup and f______ foods like ice cream. (根据首字母单词拼写) 49. People in disaster-stricken areas are in u______ need of clean water, enough food and safe shelter. (根据首字母单词拼写) 50. Because of long-term natural forces like water and temperature, the Great Pyramid of Giza is now several meters shorter than it was o______.(根据首字母单词拼写) 51. After________(评估) the house, experts advised them not to move in directly. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 52. The Chinese Lunar Exploration Program, which is also known as the Chang’e Program, comprises three stages: ______ (环绕轨道), landing and returning. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 53. “Happy birthday,” said grandma, handing me a brightly ______ (裹好，打包) parcel with a big red bow. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 54. The government has launched a new program to support ______ (少数民族) in education and employment, aiming to promote diversity and inclusion. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 55. Although the team objected, the manager’s ______ (坚持) on strict deadlines ensured the project was completed on time. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分） 第一节（满分15分） 56. 假设你是校英文报的记者李华，你校近期组织学生参观了“数字复原敦煌壁画”展览(Digital Restoration of Dunhuang Murals Exhibition)。请根据以下两幅图片，撰写一篇英文新闻报道，内容包括： 1. 活动目的； 2. 展览亮点(如VR技术与文化的结合、壁画修补体验等)； 3. 活动意义。 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。 A Unique Journey into Dunhuang Art ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分20分） 57. 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。 It was the second day in the new office, and Maya was still on her own. Except for the girl named Rashmi who took her induction (就职仪式), there was no one else who had said a “hi” to the young woman. Not only was it a new office, it was also a new city. While she had successfully climbed the corporate ladder for a better salary, she hadn’t really made any acquaintances (熟人) in the new city or office yet. Looking at the whole workplace from her seat at the end of the hall, Maya felt a sob (啜泣) coming. But she was a grown woman and that was simply not an option. She decided to eat her lunch, as lonely as it might feel. Her lunch box revealed a fried rice with vegetables and an old memory hit her from the corners of her mind. It was fifteen years ago and their sports period had just been canceled. The children had bought snacks from the school canteen and were eating noisily. The class teacher came in with a young girl. “This is Tina, new to Delhi and to your school. Make her feel welcome, y’all,” she said. While the students said a big “hi” to her in chorus, that was all they did. Tina was seated right next to Maya, something the latter didn’t like. So, she turned to Tina and said, “My best friend sits next to me. You have been given this seat because she is absent today. Tomorrow, you have to find yourself a new seat, ok?” Tina sadly nodded her head, but Maya didn’t care. The popular girl in class, Maya had a lot going for her — she had many friends, the teachers loved her and she was the queen of debating. So, she hardly spoke to the new girl who sat next to her for a whole week. When Maya’s best friend returned to school, Maya immediately made Tina move to the back of the classroom. She never gave her much thought and after a year, Tina had left their school. 注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 A tear from Maya’s eye fell into her open lunch box. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ On hearing Rashmi’s words, Maya felt a burst of gratefulness and relief wash over her. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$