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2025年上学期高二期中考试 英语试题 (时间：120分钟; 满分：150分) 听力(30分) 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the woman think of the blue shirt? A. It’s beautiful. B. It’s ugly. C. It’s big. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】M: What do you think of the blue shirt, Mary? W: Actually, I think it is really good-looking. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will the man do next? A. Look for his boss. B. Go to the airport. C. Drink another cup of coffee. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: Would you please stay a few more minutes for another cup of coffee? Our boss will be back soon. M: No thank you. My flight leaves at 11: 00. I must leave for the airport now. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What’s the time now? A. 5: 15 pm. B. 5: 45 pm. C. 6: 00 pm. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: Shall we go to see a movie tonight? This program says the movie starts at 6: 00 pm. W: Let’s hurry up. We just have 15 minutes left now. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What’s the matter with the man? A. He has a stomachache. B. He has a headache. C. He has got a running nose. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: I’m not feeling well and I’ve got a headache. W: It’s nothing serious. But you’d better stay in bed for two days. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How will the man go to the city? A. By taxi. B. By bus. C. By train. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】M: Do you know where I can catch a bus to the city? W: I don’t think there are any more buses leaving at this hour. You’ll just have to take a taxi. M: Good idea. Thank you. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Saleswoman and customer. B. Driver and passenger. C. Husband and wife. 7. Which kind of pillows would the man like to take? A. The green ones. B. The blue ones. C. The yellow ones. 【答案】6. A 7. C 【解析】 【原文】W: Can I help you, sir? M: Yes, I want to get some pillows. Where can I find them? W: Come this way, please. There are many beautiful ones for you to choose from here. M: I’d like to take the yellow ones. W: $4.00 each or $7.00 for a pair? M: I’ll take a pair of this kind. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. Who is coming from New York this Saturday? A. The man’s sister. B. The woman. C. The man. 9. When will the speakers have a meal together? A. This Saturday. B. Next Wednesday. C. Next Saturday. 【答案】8. A 9. C 【解析】 【原文】W: Will you come round for a meal this Saturday? M: I’d like to, but my sister’s coming from New York. We haven’t seen each other for a long time. She is only staying here for two days, and then she is leaving for Los Angeles. W: Then how about next Wednesday? M: I’ll have lessons. How about next Saturday? I’ll be free at that time. W: OK. Do as you please. M: Thank you. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. What is the man? A. A policeman. B. A traveller. C. A doctor. 11. How is the woman feeling? A. Happy. B. Excited. C. Calm. 12. Where was the woman’s money probably stolen? A. In the bank. B. At the train station. C. Around the police station. 【答案】10. A 11. B 12. B 【解析】 【原文】W: Officer, officer, I have something important to report. I have just had my purse stolen! M: Don’t be so excited. Take a seat and calm down a little. When did it take place? W: About ten minutes ago. M: And where exactly was this? W: It was probably at the train station in Xi’an. I think somebody had been following me from the time when I left the bank. M: The bank? W: Well, you see, I went to a bank to exchange some traveler’s checks for money, so I could buy my airline ticket back home. M: Yes, yes, I see. I will deal with it soon. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At the airport. B. At the bus station. C. At the ticket office. 14. Why did the man give up booking the seats downstairs? A. They are too far. B. They are too crowded. C. They are too expensive. 15. When is the man going to see Hamlet? A. On October 8th. B. On October 21st. C. On November 21st. 16. How much will the man pay for four tickets? A. $2. 50. B. $3. 75. C. $ 10. 00. 【答案】13. C 14. C 15. B 16. C 【解析】 【原文】M: I’d like to book seats for the film Hamlet, please. W: Yes, sir. What seats do you want to choose? M: Have you got any seats downstairs? W: Yes, we have. M: How much are they? W: $3.75 each. M: They are too expensive. Are there any seats for $2.50? W: Yes, they are upstairs. M: Give me four, please. W: For which night? M: What about Saturday, on October 21st? W: OK. I can give you four seats in Row 8. M: Thank you. How much will that be? W: $10. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. Where is the speaker from? A. Australia. B. South America. C. South Africa. 18. How does the speaker feel about the weather in Iceland? A. It’s cold. B. It’s hot. C. It’s warm. 19. Why is the speaker in Iceland? A. To visit a friend. B. To attend a conference. C. To experience a different life. 20. What was the speaker’s biggest problem before leaving? A. Getting the right kind of clothes B. Getting used to native culture. C. Deciding the means of transport. 【答案】17. C 18. A 19. B 20. A 【解析】 【原文】Yes, you’re right. I am from South Africa. I am not at all used to this cold weather, but I am glad to say that I have all the clothes for the cold weather. When I first got to know that I would be attending this international conference here in Iceland, I had no idea what kind of clothes I should get. Luckily, my friend Julia has been to Northern Europe. She helped to solve my biggest problem. She placed an order for some warm suits and dresses and business-type clothes. She also bought me some skirts and blouses so that I could wear the same clothes in several different ways. A couple of lively coloured dresses will give me a nice change from time to time. She also helped to choose a very warm raincoat and a pair of boots. Oh, how lucky I am to have such a helpful friend. She saved me a lot of trouble. 阅读理解(37.5分) A Kids Plays! 2025 World-class Plays for the Young and Young at Heart Traumatic Tudors (1 to 9 July) Learn about the English royal family from the 1400s to the 1600s in this production by The Noble Stage Company (UK) at the Monarchs Arts Centre. For children aged 7 and above with their families. Enjoy a 10% discount with your ACBC credit card. What the Ladybird Heard (21 to 30 June) In KidsPlay’s impressive family treat, the woolly sheep, the hairy hog, the fat red hen and the pretty dog provide children 18 months and above with live music, plenty of audience participation and lots of laughs. Proudly presented by Hair Wax Ltd (UK) and Singapore Youth Theatre at the Apian Arts Centre. The Gruffalo (22 June to 3 July) Join Mouse on an adventurous journey through the dark ancient wood in this magical adaptation of the award-winning book by Julia Donaldson. Let your imagination run wild with songs, laughs and fun for everyone aged 3 to 101! An inviting attractive play by Short Stories (UK) at ACT5 Theatre. Enjoy a 10% discount with ticket stubs (票根) of We’re Going on a Bear Hunt. We’re Going on a Bear Hunt (20 June to 1 July) Abba Ltd (UK) proudly presents We’re Going on a Bear Hunt at the Ursine Centre Theatre! Children aged 3 and above will enjoy this fun-filled play as our brave adventurers set off on a journey to find a bear. 21. Which play is suitable for the family with kids aged 2? A. Traumatic Tudors B. What the Ladybird Heard C. The Gruffalo D. We’re Going on a Bear Hunt 22. Where can you watch We’re Going on a Bear Hunt? A. At the Monarchs Arts Centre. B. At the Apian Arts Centre. C. At ACT5 Theatre. D. At the Ursine Centre Theatre. 23. Where is the text most likely from? A. A diary entry. B. A book review. C. A parenting magazine. D. A school announcement. 【答案】21. B 22. D 23. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了2025年“Kids Plays!”活动中四部适合儿童及其家庭观看的戏剧。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据What the Ladybird Heard部分中的内容“In KidsPlay’s impressive family treat, the woolly sheep, the hairy hog, the fat red hen and the pretty dog provide children 18 months and above with live music, plenty of audience participation and lots of laughs.(在KidsPlay的令人印象深刻的家庭活动中，毛茸茸的羊，毛茸茸的猪，胖胖的红母鸡和漂亮的狗为18个月及以上的孩子们提供现场音乐，大量的观众参与和许多笑声。)”可知，What the Ladybird Heard这部戏剧适合2岁儿童观看。故选B项。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据We’re Going on a Bear Hunt部分中的内容“Abba Ltd (UK) proudly presents We’re Going on a Bear Hunt at the Ursine Centre Theatre! (Abba Ltd (英国) 自豪地在the Ursine Centre Theatre呈现We’re Going on a Bear Hunt)”可知，这部戏剧在the Ursine Centre Theatre演出。故选D项。 【23题详解】 推理判断题。根据全文内容，文章介绍了适合儿童及其家庭观看的戏剧活动，并提供了详细的演出信息和优惠活动。这种内容通常出现在与家庭、育儿相关的杂志或宣传材料中。故选C项。 B Due to China’s rapid development pace in artificial intelligence technologies, more companies have’ noted the huge business potential in AI companionship sectors, as simulated (仿真的) AI pets with adorable appearances gaining increasing popularity among Chinese consumers. Zhang Yi, CEO of the iiMedia Research Institute, told the Global Times on Sunday that consumers’ demand for emotional support and the capability of current AI technologies offer this type of products greater business potential. A student surnamed Su, who is also an AI technology fan, told the Global Times on Sunday that she bought “Boo Boo, ” a simulated AI robotic pet developed by Hangzhou-based Genmoor Technology. “I first learned about the product during a major assignment investigation and remembered it, ” said Su, “I decided to buy it out of curiosity, but especially because of its adorable hairy appearance and the color of its fur, which is just like my dog’s. ” Boo Boo is currently available on Chinese e-commerce platform Taobao priced at 1, 399 yuan ($193. 19). Over 300 units have been sold, with a 100 percent positive feedback rate in the last three months, the product’s page showed. The AI robotic pet can develop different emotions based on its interactions with the owner and make pet-like sounds, said the staffer, noting that it is not suitable for children under three years old. Su stated that the advantage of having an AI pet is that it doesn’t require extra spending on food and pet house, or time for walks every day, while noting that it still lacks interaction flexibility and real companionship when compared with real dogs or cats. Zhang Yi predicted more possibilities in applying AI technologies in emotional support and companionship robots, with target users covering all age groups, and whose functions include the ability to detect users’ potential physical and mental health issues. 24. What contributes to the growing popularity of simulated AI pets in China? A. The lovely appearance of AI pets B. The low cost of maintaining AI pets C. Government’s support for AI technology D. Consumers’ demand for emotional support 25. What can we learn about “Boo Boo”? A. It requires daily walks like real dogs. B. It isn’t flexible enough during interaction. C. It helps parents take care of newborn babies. D. Its appearance wins 100% positive feedback. 26. Zhang Yi’s prediction about AI technologies mainly focuses on ________. A. the limitation of current AI pets B. the possible application in health issues C. the market price of emotional support pets D. the competition among different AI companies 27. What is the text mainly about? A. AI pets can provide emotional, support for patients. B. Boo Boo is gaining popularity at home and abroad. C. Simulated AI pets gain popularity among consumers. D. AI pets have the potential to cure physical and mental diseases. 【答案】24. D 25. B 26. B 27. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了仿真AI宠物在中国消费者中日益流行。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。由文章第二段“Zhang Yi, CEO of the iiMedia Research Institute, told the Global Times on Sunday that consumers’ demand for emotional support and the capability of current AI technologies offer this type of products greater business potential. (艾媒咨询首席执行官张毅周日告诉《环球时报》，消费者对情感支持的需求以及当前人工智能技术的能力，为这类产品提供了更大的商业潜力。)”可知，消费者对情感支持的需求，促成了仿真AI宠物在中国的日益流行。故选D。 25题详解】 推理判断题。由文章第五段“Su stated that the advantage of having an AI pet is that it doesn’t require extra spending on food and pet house, or time for walks every day, while noting that it still lacks interaction flexibility and real companionship when compared with real dogs or cats. (苏表示，养人工智能宠物的优点是，不需要在食物和宠物屋上额外花钱，也不需要每天花时间遛宠物。不过，她也指出，与真正的狗或猫相比，人工智能宠物在互动灵活性和真实陪伴方面仍有不足。)”可知，与真实的狗或猫相比，AI宠物在互动方面仍然缺乏灵活性和真正的陪伴。这说明“Boo Boo”在互动方面不够灵活。故选B。 【26题详解】 细节理解题。由文章最后一段“Zhang Yi predicted more possibilities in applying AI technologies in emotional support and companionship robots, with target users covering all age groups, and whose functions include the ability to detect users’ potential physical and mental health issues. (张毅预测，将人工智能技术应用于情感支持和陪伴机器人将有更多可能性，目标用户覆盖各个年龄段，其功能包括能够检测用户潜在的身心健康问题。)”可知，张毅的预测主要集中在AI技术在健康问题上的可能应用。故选B。 【27题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是由文章第一段“Due to China’s rapid development pace in artificial intelligence technologies, more companies have’ noted the huge business potential in AI companionship sectors, as simulated (仿真的) AI pets with adorable appearances gaining increasing popularity among Chinese consumers. (由于中国在人工智能技术领域的发展步伐迅速，越来越多的公司注意到人工智能陪伴领域蕴含的巨大商业潜力，因为外形可爱的仿真人工智能宠物在中国消费者中越来越受欢迎。)”可知，文章主要讲述了随着人工智能技术的快速发展，仿真AI宠物在中国消费者中越来越受欢迎，并探讨了这一现象背后的原因、AI宠物的特点以及未来的发展趋势。因此，C选项“Simulated AI pets gain popularity among consumers. (仿真AI宠物在消费者中越来越受欢迎)”最能概括文章的主旨。故选C。 C “The Little Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry has profoundly influenced society and culture since its publication. The pursuit of understanding has made it a beloved classic, drawing readers of all ages. The story's ability to convey complex philosophical ideas in a simple and accessible way has made it a valuable tool for educators and parents, and it continues to inspire new generations across the globe. The Little Prince's planet is home to three volcanoes and a rose, which he loves dearly. However, the rose's pride and his inability to understand her love lead him to leave in search of wisdom. His travels take him to various planets, each inhabited by adults who represent different aspects of the human condition. On the first planet, he meets a King who believes he controls everything, including the stars. The King's authority is an illusion (幻觉), teaching the Little Prince about the worthlessness of power. On another planet, he encounters a businessman who is busy counting stars, believing he can own them. This encounter highlights the nonsense of materialism. The Little Prince's journey continues to a planet where a lamplighter works tirelessly, following a set of rules that no longer make sense. This character illustrates the trap of blindly following routines without questioning their purpose. Finally, on Earth, the Little Prince meets a Fox, who imparts the story's most important lesson: “One sees clearly only with the heart. What is essential is invisible to the eye.” The Fox's words lead the Little Prince to understand the true value of his rose, not in her physical appearance, but in the deep emotional connection they share. This realization is the story's climax, as it shifts the Little Prince's perspective on love and relationships. 28. What lesson does the Little Prince learn from the King on the first planet? A. The importance of authority. B. The unreality of power. C. The value of hard work. D. The necessity of rules. 29. How does the businessman on the second planet represent the theme of materialism? A. By accumulating wealth through hard work. B. By sharing his wealth with others. C. By counting stars in order to own them. D. By creating a business on his planet. 30. What can best replace the underlined word in the last paragraph? A. Transform. B. Transport. C. Remove. D. Replace. 31. What is the main theme of “The Little Prince” as illustrated by the Fox's lesson? A. The importance of authority. B. The value of materialism. C. The core of love and relationships. D. The significance of routines. 【答案】28. B 29. C 30. A 31. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要分析《小王子》中不同角色象征的哲学主题及核心思想。 【28题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“On the first planet, he meets a King who believes he controls everything, including the stars. The King's authority is an illusion (幻觉) , teaching the Little Prince about the worthlessness of power.(在第一个星球上，他遇到了一个国王，他相信自己可以控制一切，包括星星。国王的权威是一种幻觉，它让小王子认识到权力的毫无价值)”可知，小王子从国王处学到的是权力的虚幻性。故选B项。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“On another planet, he encounters a businessman who is busy counting stars, believing he can own them. This encounter highlights the nonsense of materialism. (在另一个星球上，他遇到了一个商人，他正忙着数星星，相信他可以拥有它们。这次相遇凸显了唯物主义的荒谬)”可知，第二个星球上的商人是通过数星星来拥有它们来表现唯物主义主题的。故选C项。 【30题详解】 词句猜测题。根据最后一段“The Fox's words lead the Little Prince to understand the true value of his rose, not in her physical appearance, but in the deep emotional connection they share. This realization is the story's climax, as it shifts the Little Prince's perspective on love and relationships.( Fox的话让小王子明白了这朵玫瑰的真正价值，不在于她的外表，而在于他们之间深厚的情感联系。这一认识是故事的高潮，因为它shifts小王子对爱情和人际关系的看法)”可知，Fox的话让小王子懂了玫瑰的真正价值，它转变了小王子对爱情和人际关系的看法。所欲划线词的意思是“转变”。故选A。 【31题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“The Fox's words lead the Little Prince to understand the true value of his rose, not in her physical appearance, but in the deep emotional connection they share. This realization is the story's climax, as it shifts the Little Prince's perspective on love and relationships.( Fox的话让小王子明白了这朵玫瑰的真正价值，不在于她的外表，而在于他们之间深厚的情感联系。这一认识是故事的高潮，因为它转变了小王子对爱情和人际关系的看法)”可知，《小王子》的主题是爱和人际关系的核心。故选C项。 D A recent study of nearly 13 million health records has showed a significant improvement in children’s tooth health in the UK. Since the introduction of the sugar tax (税) in 2018, there has been a 12% decrease in the number of children requiring tooth removals (拔牙). This translates to nearly 5,638 fewer cases each year. This improvement has led to calls for broadening the tax to include other high-sugar products, a move strongly supported by the British Dental Association (BDA). The sugar tax, originally designed to fight obesity (肥胖), appears to have had an unexpected yet positive impact on children’s tooth health. The policy seems to have led to a reduction in the intake of sugar-sweetened drinks among the younger population, which account for about 30% of the added sugars in the diets of children aged one to three, and over half for older teens aged from 13 to 16. The drop in tooth decay (蛀牙) that followed has saved more than 5,500 hospital admissions for tooth removals with the most significant reductions observed among children aged between five and nine. Despite the success of the sugar tax in reducing tooth removals, the BDA believes there is still room for further improvement. It suggests that the tax should also be put on other sugar-laden products like milk-based drinks, biscuits, cakes, sweets, yoghurts, and cereals. Eddie Crouch, from the BDA, expressed his support for the tax, stating that it is “delivering the goods in the fight against tooth decay.” The research shows the potential of more effective public health policies in improving child tooth health. The introduction of the sugar tax, which encouraged producers to lower the sugar content in soft drinks, has proved a direct relationship between policy application and significant health improvements. The study’s findings serve as a strong argument for the spread of the tax to other sugary products, with the potential to further reduce tooth decay and associated hospital admissions among children. 32. What can be inferred about the sugar tax? A It has solved the problem of childhood obesity. B. It has been well received by drink producers. C. It has seen a result beyond expectations. D. It has been placed on all sugary foods in the UK. 33. Who showed the most significant drop in tooth removal? A. Parents with little kids. B. Children aged from one to three. C. Children aged between five and nine. D. Teenagers aged between thirteen and sixteen. 34. What is Eddie Crouch’s attitude towards the sugar tax? A. Mixed. B. Uncaring. C. Doubtful. D. Positive. 35. What is the main idea of the text? A. Sugar tax for obesity. B. Tax’s impact on tooth health. C. BDA’s new tax push. D. Drop in sweet drink sales. 【答案】32. C 33. C 34. D 35. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了英国一项针对含糖饮料征收的糖税，该政策意外地对儿童牙齿健康产生了积极影响，减少了儿童拔牙的情况，并探讨了将其扩展到其他高糖产品的可能性。 【32题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“The sugar tax, originally designed to fight obesity(肥胖), appears to have had an unexpected yet positive impact on children’s tooth health.(糖税最初是为了对抗肥胖而设计的，似乎对儿童牙齿健康产生了意外但积极的影响)”可知，糖税的实际效果超出了最初预期（对抗肥胖），还意外改善了牙齿健康，所以糖税取得了意想不到的结果。故选C。 【33题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“The drop in tooth decay (蛀牙) that followed has saved more than 5, 500 hospital admissions for tooth removals with the most significant reductions observed among children aged between five and nine.(蛀牙减少，减少了5500多起因拔牙而住院的情况，其中五到九岁儿童减少最为显著)”可知，五到九岁的儿童拔牙数量下降最多。故选C。 【34题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“Eddie Crouch, from the BDA, expressed his support for the tax, stating that it is “delivering the goods in the fight against tooth decay. ”(来自BDA的Eddie Crouch表示支持这项税收，称它“在抗击蛀牙的斗争中取得了成效”)”可知，Eddie Crouch对糖税持积极态度。故选D。 【35题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第一段中“Since the introduction of the sugar tax(税) in 2018, there has been a 12% decrease in the number of children requiring tooth removals(拔牙). This translates to nearly 5, 638 fewer cases each year. This improvement has led to calls for broadening the tax to include other high-sugar products, a move strongly supported by the British Dental Association(BDA).(自2018年引入糖税以来，需要拔牙的儿童数量减少了12%，这意味着每年减少了近5638例。这一改善促使人们呼吁将税收范围扩大到包括其他高糖产品，这一举措得到了英国牙科协会(BDA)的强烈支持)”可知，文章主要介绍了英国一项针对含糖饮料征收的糖税，该政策意外地对儿童牙齿健康产生了积极影响，减少了儿童拔牙的情况，并探讨了将其扩展到其他高糖产品的可能性。所以选项B“税收对儿童牙齿健康的影响”可作为文章的主旨大意。故选B。 七选五(12.5分) How to Get into College The college admission world can be mysterious. But experts urge students not to panic. ___36___ •Get an early start and finish high school strong Colleges want to see that you’ve focused from the start on getting the best possible education your high school has to offer. High school shouldn’t just happen to you. ___37___. Colleges like to see that a student is on an upward way where they show continued improvement, particularly during their junior and senior years. •Challenge yourself responsibly Admission officers attach importance to overall high school GPA, grades in Advanced Placement or other college-prepared classes, a careful course plan and a student’s writing file or personal paper. ___38___, according to a 2019 report from the National Association for College Admission Counseling. • ___39___ Colleges are looking for students with rich experiences and various interests. So don’t just join the clubs; make it count. After all, what matters most is that your experiences are helping to transform you in positive ways and teaching you valuable lessons and habits that will shape you far beyond the college admission process. Each experience is an opportunity to grab. •Keep your college list balanced Students should create a list of desired colleges that include a certain number of safety schools, target schools, reach schools and high-reach schools. ___40___, including your safeties. They shouldn’t be on your list if you don’t want to attend them. A. It’s important not to postpone anything B. Those are the top factors for admission C. You need to spend your time wisely there D. Make full use of your experiences in high school E. Encourage students to take classes they’re interested in F You should be thrilled to attend any of these schools on your list G. Here are some tips to solve the mystery of how to get into college 【答案】36. G 37. C 38. B 39. D 40. F 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，为学生提供了一些进入大学的实用建议，涵盖了从高中开始的准备到申请大学的策略。 【36题详解】 根据上文“The college admission world can be mysterious. But experts urge students not to panic. (大学录取的世界可能很神秘。但专家们敦促学生不要惊慌。)”可知，紧接着需要一些提示来解开如何进入大学的神秘。因此，正确答案是 G. Here are some tips to solve the mystery of how to get into college (这里是一些解开如何进入大学的神秘性的提示)。 【37题详解】 在提到高中教育的重要性后，上文提到“High school shouldn’t just happen to you. (高中不应该只是发生在你身上的事情。)”，意味着学生需要积极参与并充分利用高中时间。因此，正确答案是 C. You need to spend your time wisely there (你要睿智的花费你的时间)。 【38题详解】 在讨论挑战自己时，上文提到了“Admission officers attach importance to overall high school GPA, grades in Advanced Placement or other college-prepared classes, a careful course plan and a student’s writing file or personal paper. (招生官员重视整体高中GPA、大学预修课程或其他大学准备课程的成绩、仔细的课程计划以及学生的写作档案或个人论文。)”，紧接着指出了这些是录取的重要因素。因此，正确答案是 B. Those are the top factors for admission (这些是录取的首要因素)。 【39题详解】 在讨论丰富的经验和多样的兴趣时，下文提到“So don’t just join the clubs; make it count. (所以不要只是加入俱乐部；要让它有价值。)”，意味着要充分利用高中的经历。因此，正确答案是 D. Make full use of your experiences in high school (充分利用你的高中经历)。 【40题详解】 在讨论大学列表的平衡时，下文提到“Students should create a list of desired colleges that include a certain number of safety schools, target schools, reach schools and high-reach schools. (学生应该创建一个包含一定数量的安全学校、目标学校、延伸学校和高延伸学校的大学列表。)”，并强调了列表上的学校应该是学生真正愿意去的。因此，正确答案是 F. You should be thrilled to attend any of these schools on your list (你应该对去名单上的任何一所学校都感到兴奋)。 完形填空(15分) I had just finished walking my dog as it got dark. We headed home and walked into the ____41____. A flicker (闪烁) of light caught my eye just as I ____42____ the door. I turned my head to see that a ____43____ firefly had flown in with us through the open ____44____ and was now crazily trying to ____45____. As it flew slowly towards the wall, I quickly but ____46____ closed my fingers around it. I could feel its little wings beat against my ____47____ and a flash of light shown through my fingers. I opened the back door and ____48____ outside. Then I opened my hand and watched it fly away flashing its light in the ____49____. Before I walked back in, I took the ____50____ to look over the grassland behind my home. There were hundreds of fireflies flickering. Each time their lights came on, I smiled. It was so amazing that such little creatures could ____51____ so much light. I stood there in awe. ____52____ the lightening fireflies made me think of the light each of us ____53____ inside of ourselves. Often it Flickers and is not steady or even very bright. Yet, every time we shine it, we grow a little brighter. And every time we ____54____ the light, we can ____55____ the light in others to shine as well. Do your best to shine your light even if you think it is a mere flicker. You are a lot brighter than you think. 41. A. forest B. house C. grassland D. garden 42. A. kicked B. repaired C. touched D. closed 43. A. blind B. familiar C. tiny D. dangerous 44. A. cage B. hand C. door D. sky 45. A. get out B. fight back C. speed up D. stay on 46. A. gently B. warmly C. similarly D. regularly 47. A. head B. heart C. skin D. eye 48. A. escaped B. stepped C. survived D. waited 49. A. trees B. noise C. crowds D. darkness 50. A. wish B. plan C. time D. promise 51. A. reflect B. produce C. stand D. absorb 52. A. Watching B. Catching C. Guiding D. Rescuing 53. A. misses B. receives C. blocks D. carries 54. A. hide B. share C. avoid D. understand 55. A. awaken B. follow C. request D. permit 【答案】41. B 42. D 43. C 44. C 45. A 46. A 47. C 48. B 49. D 50. C 51. B 52. A 53. D 54. B 55. A 【解析】 【导语】本文的体裁属于夹叙夹议文。本文通过描述作者与萤火虫的一次互动，引发了作者对生命、光明和内心光芒的深刻思考。 【41题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们朝家走去，走进了房子。A. forest森林；B. house房子；C. grassland草地；D. garden花园。根据上文的“We headed home and walked into the”和下文的“A flicker (闪烁) of light caught my eye just as I ____ the door.”可知，作者带着狗朝家走去，且下文描述作者关门后的场景，此处表示走进了房子。故选B。 【42题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：正当我关门的时候，一束光吸引了我的注意。A. kicked踢；B. repaired修理；C. touched触摸；D. closed关。根据上文的“We headed home and walked into the ____ . A flicker (闪烁) of light caught my eye just as I”可知，作者走进房子后关门，此处表示正要关门时，一束光吸引了作者的注意。故选D。 【43题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我转过头去，看到一只小萤火虫从开着的门飞进来，正疯狂地想要出来。A. blind瞎的；B. familiar熟悉的；C. tiny微小的；D. dangerous危险的。根据后文的“such little creatures”可知，萤火虫很小。故选C。 【44题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我转过头去，看到一只小萤火虫从开着的门飞进来，正疯狂地想要出去。A. cage笼子；B. hand手；C. door门；D. sky天空。根据上文的“A flicker (闪烁) of light caught my eye just as I ____ the door. I turned my head to see that a ____ firefly had flown in with us through the open”可知，萤火虫是跟着作者一起从敞开的门进入。故选C。 【45题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我转过头去，看到一只小萤火虫从开着的门飞进来，正疯狂地想要出去。A. get out出去；B. fight back反击；C. speed up加速；D. stay on停留。根据上文的“firefly had flown in with us”和“was now crazily trying to”可知，萤火虫在房子里，它想飞出去。故选A。 【46题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：当它慢慢地飞向墙壁时，我迅速而温柔地合拢了手指。A. gently温柔地；B. warmly温暖地；C. similarly相似地；D. regularly定期地。根据后文“I could feel its little wings beat against my ____ ”可知，作者合拢手指时很温柔，没有伤害到萤火虫。故选A。 【47题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我能感觉到它的小翅膀拍打着我的皮肤，一道闪光从我的手指间透出。A. head头；B. heart心；C. skin皮肤；D. eye眼睛。根据上文的“I quickly but ____ closed my fingers around it. I could feel its little wings beat against my”可知，萤火虫在作者的手中，所以它的翅膀会拍打作者的手部的皮肤。故选C。 【48题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我打开后门，走到外面。A. escaped逃脱；B. stepped走；C. survived幸存；D. waited等待。根据上文的“I opened the back door”和下文的“Then I opened my hand and watched it fly away”可知，作者打开后门，走到外面去放飞萤火虫。故选B。 【49题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：然后我张开手，看着它在黑暗中闪着光飞走了。A. trees树；B. noise噪音；C. crowds人群；D. darkness黑暗。根据上文的“Then I opened my hand and watched it fly away flashing its light in the”可知，作者走到外面去放飞萤火虫，所以萤火虫是在黑暗中飞行的。故选D。 【50题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在我走回去之前，我花时间看了看我家后面的草地。A. wish愿望；B. plan计划；C. time时间；D. promise承诺。根据下文的“to look over the grassland behind my home. There were hundreds of fireflies flickering.”可知，此处表示作者花时间看了看草地上的萤火虫。take the time to do sth.意为“花时间做某事”。故选C。 【51题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：真是太神奇了，这样的小生物竟然能产生这么多光。A. reflect反映；B. produce生产，产生；C. stand站立；D. absorb吸收。根据上文的“It was so amazing that such little creatures could”可知，此处表示萤火虫虽然很小，但很多萤火虫却能产生这么多光。故选B。 【52题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：看着闪闪发光的萤火虫，我想起了我们每个人内心携带的光芒。A. Watching观看；B. Catching抓住；C. Guiding指导；D. Rescuing营救。根据下文的“the lightening fireflies made me think of the light each of us ____ inside of ourselves.”可知，此处表示观看萤火虫让作者想起了自己内心深处的光。故选A。 【53题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：看着闪闪发光的萤火虫，我想起了我们每个人内心携带的光芒。A. misses错过；B. receives收到；C. blocks阻挡；D. carries携带。根据下文的“inside of ourselves”可知，作者想到了我们每个人内心深处都有光，即都携带着光。故选D。 【54题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：而且，每当我们分享光时，我们也能唤醒别人的光闪耀起来。A. hide隐藏；B. share分享；C. avoid避免；D. understand理解。根据下文的“the light, we can ____ the light in others to shine as well”可知，此处表示当我们分享自己的光时，也能让别人的光也闪耀起来。故选B。 【55题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：而且，每当我们分享光时，我们也能唤醒别人的光闪耀起来。A. awaken唤醒；B. follow跟随；C. request请求；D. permit允许。根据下文的“the light in others to shine as well”可知，此处表示当我们分享自己的光时，也能让别人的光也闪耀起来，即唤醒别人的光。故选A。 语法填空(15分) 阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The past years have seen great changes in China. So far, China ____56____ (reach) a stage where we share leading positions ____57____ many fields. After about 800 years, the spirit of the Silk Road ____58____ (be) still alive. The Belt and Road, also____59____ (know) as the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, aims to build ____60____ trade network. The president of Russia has expressed his congratulations. Up to now, the Belt and Road has been supported by more than 100 countries and organizations, ____61____ cover about $20 trillion — around one ____62____ (three) of the world’s GDP. The ____63____ (popular) of the Belt and Road has ____64____ (it) roots in the human desire to trade ideas and communicate. Just take a look at the Silk Road. Not only silk and other goods but knowledge about science and technology was shared across the network. This included the four great inventions of the ancient China. It was also an early way for language and cultural development. ____65____ (hopeful), world peace and development will be promoted by the building of the Belt and Road. 【答案】56. has reached 57. in 58. is 59. known 60. a 61 which 62. third 63. popularity 64. its 65. Hopefully 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了“一带一路”倡议的背景、目标及其对世界和平与发展的重要意义。 【56题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：迄今为止，中国已经达到了在许多领域共享领先位置的阶段。根据空前China可知，空处在句子里充当谓语，根据时间状语so far可知，需用现在完成时，主语是China，助动词使用has。故填has reached。 【57题详解】 考查介词。句意：迄今为止，中国已经达到了在许多领域共享领先位置的阶段。根据空后many fields可知，空处应用介词in，构成搭配in many fields“在……领域”。故填in。 【58题详解】 考查时态。句意：大约800年后，丝绸之路的精神依然存在。根据空前the spirit of the Silk Road可知，空处在句子里充当谓语，此处描述的是现在的事实，需用一般现在时。主语是the spirit，属于单数形式。故答案是is。 【59题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：“一带一路”也被称为丝绸之路经济带和21世纪海上丝绸之路，旨在建立一个贸易网络。根据空后aims可知，空处应用非谓语动词，动词know与逻辑主语The Belt and Road之间为被动关系，应用过去分词，作后置定语。故填known。 【60题详解】 考查冠词。句意：“一带一路”也被称为丝绸之路经济带和21世纪海上丝绸之路，旨在建立一个贸易网络。此处泛指“一个贸易网络”，且trade以辅音音素开头，应用不定冠词a。故填a。 【61题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：迄今为止，“一带一路”得到了100多个国家和组织的支持，这些国家和组织的经济总量约为20万亿美元——约占世界GDP的三分之一。根据空前has been supported和空后cover可知，此空引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是countries and organizations，指物，从句中缺少主语，需用关系代词which。故填which。 【62题详解】 考查分数表达。句意：迄今为止，“一带一路”得到了100多个国家和组织的支持，这些国家和组织的经济总量约为20万亿美元—约占世界GDP的三分之一。根据空前one和空后of the world’s GDP可知，这里表达的是“三分之一”，分母应该使用序数词third。故填third。 【63题详解】 考查名词。句意：“一带一路”的受欢迎程度有其根源在于人类渴望交流思想和进行贸易。根据空前The和空后of可知，此此处作主语，应用名词popularity，不可数。故填popularity。 【64题详解】 考查物主代词。句意：“一带一路”的受欢迎程度有其根源在于人类渴望交流思想和进行贸易。根据空后roots可知，此处应用形容词性物主代词its“它的”。故填its。 【65题详解】 考查副词。句意：我们希望，世界和平与发展将因“一带一路”的建设而得到促进。根据空后world peace and development will be promoted by the building of the Belt and Road可知，此处修饰后面整个句子，应用副词hopefully，作状语，句首单词，首字母大写。故填Hopefully。 应用文(满分15分) 66. 假如你是李华，春节期间你看了一部好评如潮的国产电影。请你给英国朋友David写一封邮件分享这次经历，内容包括：1.你观看的电影；2.你的感想。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡上相应位置作答。 Dear David, I’m writing to share with you a popular Chinese movie I saw during this Spring Festival. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear David, I’m writing to share with you a popular Chinese movie I saw during this Spring Festival. I had the pleasure of watching a fantastic cartoon titled “Nezha 2”. It is a visual and emotional feast, integrating a traditional Chinese story with modern technology. So realistic and abundant are its pictures and colors that I felt like being right among the characters. Its plot is full of twists and turns, keeping me glued to the screen the whole time. What truly strikes me is how Nezha discovers himself, overcomes countless challenges and takes control of his fate, identifying with audiences beyond cultural boundaries. It shows how Chinese cartoons can tell a story which anyone can understand and appreciate. I consider it both entertaining and instructive. Why not watch it and tell me what you think! Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文写作中的告知信。要求考生给英国朋友David写一封邮件分享自己观看的一部好评如潮的国产电影。 【详解】1.词汇积累 丰富：abundant→ rich 充满了：be full of→ be filled with 克服：overcome→ get over 认为：consider→ think/regard 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：It is a visual and emotional feast, integrating a traditional Chinese story with modern technology. 拓展句：It is a visual and emotional feast, which integrates a traditional Chinese story with modern technology. 【点睛】【高分句型1】I’m writing to share with you a popular Chinese movie I saw during this Spring Festival.（运用了省略关系代词的定语从句） 【高分句型2】What truly strikes me is how Nezha discovers himself, overcomes countless challenges and takes control of his fate, identifying with audiences beyond cultural boundaries.（运用了what引导的主语从句） 读后续写(25分) 67. 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。 The frightening day of our diving test was here. Our parents thought we were lucky to have an Olympic-size swimming pool at the school. My mom stressed that the swimming pool was one of the best in our city. But I didn’t feel happy about it at all. Instead, I felt afraid of the swimming pool. It was mainly because I was terribly shy. I was so shy that I always sat at the back of the room in class so I’d not be called upon to read. As for the present physical education class each Monday morning, I would work my way to the back of the line forming at the diving board so I would not have to practice the dives. Now, it was another Monday morning - the morning of our diving test. My blood ran cold when the teacher Ms. Robbins announced that we would be graded for our final on the most difficult dive- the jackknife. And she added, “This diving test is important. The one who fails has to spare time in the following Monday mornings to practice diving in this swimming pool and attend this test again.” My body kept shaking with fear as the line to the scary diving board shortened. As I watched, each student seemed to perform the challenging dive effortlessly. And shortly I would have to attempt something that I had never even practiced before. Then I remembered someone telling me that when you picture yourself doing a skill over and over, it’s just as effective as physically practicing that skill. So I watched carefully as each classmate jumped at the end of the board once, added a jump for height, folded their body in half to reach for their toes, and finally straightened out like an arrow for going into the water. After carefully watching for a while, I was actually in a state of surprise, because all of a sudden I realized that it was possible for me to perform these four steps of diving. Eventually all classmates except me finished jumping. The teacher announced that it was my turn. 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。 With my heart knocking wildly, I walked down the diving board towards its end. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Knowing I failed, I climbed out of the pool, embarrassed. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: With my heart knocking wildly, I walked down the diving board towards its end. Looking down, I found all my classmates were looking up at me. My face suddenly felt hot. Finally, I ignored them. Picturing the four steps of diving, I jumped. Then I folded my body but failed to reach for my toes. And instead of entering the water like an arrow, I fell into the water, with my body being flat. As a result, it caused a huge sound, which made all the classmates burst out laughing. Knowing I failed, I climbed out of the pool, embarrassed. After class, Ms. Robbins comforted and encouraged me. In the following many Monday mornings, I practiced again and again under her guidance. Gradually, I became more confident and less shy. Finally, I attended the diving test again and performed well. This time, my classmates cheered and clapped. I was so glad. I knew my success resulted from my beating my shyness and my hard practice. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者害怕游泳池。这主要是因为自己非常害羞。这天老师宣布要进行考试，而且要根据最难的跳水动作进行期末评分，虽然作者最后失败了，但在老师的鼓励下再次参加了潜水考试，并取得了很好的成绩。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“我的心狂跳着，走下跳板，走向跳板的尽头。”可知，第一段可描写作者参加考试的过程。 ②由第二段首句内容“知道自己失败了，我尴尬地爬出了游泳池。”可知，第二段可描写作者在老师鼓励下再次参加考试。 2.续写线索：跳水——失败——安慰——指导——参赛——自信——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 未能：fail to/be unable to 导致：cause/lead to 参加：attend /take part in 情绪类 尴尬：embarrassed / abashed 高兴：glad /delighted 【点睛】[高分句型1] Looking down, I found all my classmates were looking up at me. (运用了现在分词作状语) [高分句型2] And instead of entering the water like an arrow, I fell into the water, with my body being flat. (运用了动名词作宾语) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025年上学期高二期中考试 英语试题 (时间：120分钟; 满分：150分) 听力(30分) 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the woman think of the blue shirt? A. It’s beautiful. B. It’s ugly. C. It’s big. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will the man do next? A. Look for his boss. B. Go to the airport. C. Drink another cup of coffee. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What’s the time now? A. 5: 15 pm. B. 5: 45 pm. C. 6: 00 pm. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What’s the matter with the man? A He has a stomachache. B. He has a headache. C. He has got a running nose. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How will the man go to the city? A. By taxi. B. By bus. C. By train. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Saleswoman and customer. B. Driver and passenger. C. Husband and wife. 7. Which kind of pillows would the man like to take? A. The green ones. B. The blue ones. C. The yellow ones. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. Who is coming from New York this Saturday? A. The man’s sister. B. The woman. C. The man. 9. When will the speakers have a meal together? A. This Saturday. B. Next Wednesday. C. Next Saturday. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. What is the man? A. A policeman. B. A traveller. C. A doctor. 11. How is the woman feeling? A. Happy. B. Excited. C. Calm. 12. Where was the woman’s money probably stolen? A. In the bank. B. At the train station. C. Around the police station. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At the airport. B. At the bus station. C. At the ticket office. 14. Why did the man give up booking the seats downstairs? A. They are too far. B. They are too crowded. C. They are too expensive. 15. When is the man going to see Hamlet? A. On October 8th. B. On October 21st. C. On November 21st. 16. How much will the man pay for four tickets? A. $2. 50. B. $3. 75. C. $ 10. 00. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. Where is the speaker from? A. Australia. B. South America. C. South Africa. 18. How does the speaker feel about the weather in Iceland? A. It’s cold. B. It’s hot. C. It’s warm. 19. Why is the speaker in Iceland? A. To visit a friend. B. To attend a conference. C. To experience a different life. 20. What was the speaker’s biggest problem before leaving? A. Getting the right kind of clothes B. Getting used to native culture. C. Deciding the means of transport. 阅读理解(37.5分) A Kids Plays! 2025 World-class Plays for the Young and Young at Heart Traumatic Tudors (1 to 9 July) Learn about the English royal family from the 1400s to the 1600s in this production by The Noble Stage Company (UK) at the Monarchs Arts Centre. For children aged 7 and above with their families. Enjoy a 10% discount with your ACBC credit card. What the Ladybird Heard (21 to 30 June) In KidsPlay’s impressive family treat, the woolly sheep, the hairy hog, the fat red hen and the pretty dog provide children 18 months and above with live music, plenty of audience participation and lots of laughs. Proudly presented by Hair Wax Ltd (UK) and Singapore Youth Theatre at the Apian Arts Centre. The Gruffalo (22 June to 3 July) Join Mouse on an adventurous journey through the dark ancient wood in this magical adaptation of the award-winning book by Julia Donaldson. Let your imagination run wild with songs, laughs and fun for everyone aged 3 to 101! An inviting attractive play by Short Stories (UK) at ACT5 Theatre. Enjoy a 10% discount with ticket stubs (票根) of We’re Going on a Bear Hunt. We’re Going on a Bear Hunt (20 June to 1 July) Abba Ltd (UK) proudly presents We’re Going on a Bear Hunt at the Ursine Centre Theatre! Children aged 3 and above will enjoy this fun-filled play as our brave adventurers set off on a journey to find a bear. 21. Which play is suitable for the family with kids aged 2? A. Traumatic Tudors B. What the Ladybird Heard C. The Gruffalo D. We’re Going on a Bear Hunt 22. Where can you watch We’re Going on a Bear Hunt? A. At the Monarchs Arts Centre. B. At the Apian Arts Centre. C. At ACT5 Theatre. D. At the Ursine Centre Theatre. 23. Where is the text most likely from? A. A diary entry. B. A book review. C. A parenting magazine. D. A school announcement. B Due to China’s rapid development pace in artificial intelligence technologies, more companies have’ noted the huge business potential in AI companionship sectors, as simulated (仿真的) AI pets with adorable appearances gaining increasing popularity among Chinese consumers. Zhang Yi, CEO of the iiMedia Research Institute, told the Global Times on Sunday that consumers’ demand for emotional support and the capability of current AI technologies offer this type of products greater business potential. A student surnamed Su, who is also an AI technology fan, told the Global Times on Sunday that she bought “Boo Boo, ” a simulated AI robotic pet developed by Hangzhou-based Genmoor Technology. “I first learned about the product during a major assignment investigation and remembered it, ” said Su, “I decided to buy it out of curiosity, but especially because of its adorable hairy appearance and the color of its fur, which is just like my dog’s. ” Boo Boo is currently available on Chinese e-commerce platform Taobao priced at 1, 399 yuan ($193. 19). Over 300 units have been sold, with a 100 percent positive feedback rate in the last three months, the product’s page showed. The AI robotic pet can develop different emotions based on its interactions with the owner and make pet-like sounds, said the staffer, noting that it is not suitable for children under three years old. Su stated that the advantage of having an AI pet is that it doesn’t require extra spending on food and pet house, or time for walks every day, while noting that it still lacks interaction flexibility and real companionship when compared with real dogs or cats. Zhang Yi predicted more possibilities in applying AI technologies in emotional support and companionship robots, with target users covering all age groups, and whose functions include the ability to detect users’ potential physical and mental health issues. 24. What contributes to the growing popularity of simulated AI pets in China? A. The lovely appearance of AI pets B. The low cost of maintaining AI pets C. Government’s support for AI technology D. Consumers’ demand for emotional support 25. What can we learn about “Boo Boo”? A. It requires daily walks like real dogs. B. It isn’t flexible enough during interaction. C. It helps parents take care of newborn babies. D. Its appearance wins 100% positive feedback. 26. Zhang Yi’s prediction about AI technologies mainly focuses on ________. A. the limitation of current AI pets B. the possible application in health issues C. the market price of emotional support pets D. the competition among different AI companies 27. What is the text mainly about? A. AI pets can provide emotional, support for patients. B. Boo Boo is gaining popularity at home and abroad. C Simulated AI pets gain popularity among consumers. D. AI pets have the potential to cure physical and mental diseases. C “The Little Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry has profoundly influenced society and culture since its publication. The pursuit of understanding has made it a beloved classic, drawing readers of all ages. The story's ability to convey complex philosophical ideas in a simple and accessible way has made it a valuable tool for educators and parents, and it continues to inspire new generations across the globe. The Little Prince's planet is home to three volcanoes and a rose, which he loves dearly. However, the rose's pride and his inability to understand her love lead him to leave in search of wisdom. His travels take him to various planets, each inhabited by adults who represent different aspects of the human condition. On the first planet, he meets a King who believes he controls everything, including the stars. The King's authority is an illusion (幻觉), teaching the Little Prince about the worthlessness of power. On another planet, he encounters a businessman who is busy counting stars, believing he can own them. This encounter highlights the nonsense of materialism. The Little Prince's journey continues to a planet where a lamplighter works tirelessly, following a set of rules that no longer make sense. This character illustrates the trap of blindly following routines without questioning their purpose. Finally, on Earth, the Little Prince meets a Fox, who imparts the story's most important lesson: “One sees clearly only with the heart. What is essential is invisible to the eye.” The Fox's words lead the Little Prince to understand the true value of his rose, not in her physical appearance, but in the deep emotional connection they share. This realization is the story's climax, as it shifts the Little Prince's perspective on love and relationships. 28. What lesson does the Little Prince learn from the King on the first planet? A. The importance of authority. B. The unreality of power. C. The value of hard work. D. The necessity of rules. 29. How does the businessman on the second planet represent the theme of materialism? A. By accumulating wealth through hard work. B. By sharing his wealth with others. C. By counting stars in order to own them. D. By creating a business on his planet. 30. What can best replace the underlined word in the last paragraph? A. Transform. B. Transport. C. Remove. D. Replace. 31. What is the main theme of “The Little Prince” as illustrated by the Fox's lesson? A. The importance of authority. B. The value of materialism. C. The core of love and relationships. D. The significance of routines. D A recent study of nearly 13 million health records has showed a significant improvement in children’s tooth health in the UK. Since the introduction of the sugar tax (税) in 2018, there has been a 12% decrease in the number of children requiring tooth removals (拔牙). This translates to nearly 5,638 fewer cases each year. This improvement has led to calls for broadening the tax to include other high-sugar products, a move strongly supported by the British Dental Association (BDA). The sugar tax, originally designed to fight obesity (肥胖), appears to have had an unexpected yet positive impact on children’s tooth health. The policy seems to have led to a reduction in the intake of sugar-sweetened drinks among the younger population, which account for about 30% of the added sugars in the diets of children aged one to three, and over half for older teens aged from 13 to 16. The drop in tooth decay (蛀牙) that followed has saved more than 5,500 hospital admissions for tooth removals with the most significant reductions observed among children aged between five and nine. Despite the success of the sugar tax in reducing tooth removals, the BDA believes there is still room for further improvement. It suggests that the tax should also be put on other sugar-laden products like milk-based drinks, biscuits, cakes, sweets, yoghurts, and cereals. Eddie Crouch, from the BDA, expressed his support for the tax, stating that it is “delivering the goods in the fight against tooth decay.” The research shows the potential of more effective public health policies in improving child tooth health. The introduction of the sugar tax, which encouraged producers to lower the sugar content in soft drinks, has proved a direct relationship between policy application and significant health improvements. The study’s findings serve as a strong argument for the spread of the tax to other sugary products, with the potential to further reduce tooth decay and associated hospital admissions among children. 32. What can be inferred about the sugar tax? A It has solved the problem of childhood obesity. B. It has been well received by drink producers. C. It has seen a result beyond expectations. D. It has been placed on all sugary foods in the UK. 33. Who showed the most significant drop in tooth removal? A. Parents with little kids. B. Children aged from one to three. C. Children aged between five and nine. D. Teenagers aged between thirteen and sixteen. 34. What is Eddie Crouch’s attitude towards the sugar tax? A. Mixed. B. Uncaring. C. Doubtful. D. Positive. 35. What is the main idea of the text? A. Sugar tax for obesity. B. Tax’s impact on tooth health. C. BDA’s new tax push. D. Drop in sweet drink sales. 七选五(12.5分) How to Get into College The college admission world can be mysterious. But experts urge students not to panic. ___36___ •Get an early start and finish high school strong Colleges want to see that you’ve focused from the start on getting the best possible education your high school has to offer. High school shouldn’t just happen to you. ___37___. Colleges like to see that a student is on an upward way where they show continued improvement, particularly during their junior and senior years. •Challenge yourself responsibly Admission officers attach importance to overall high school GPA, grades in Advanced Placement or other college-prepared classes, a careful course plan and a student’s writing file or personal paper. ___38___, according to a 2019 report from the National Association for College Admission Counseling. • ___39___ Colleges are looking for students with rich experiences and various interests. So don’t just join the clubs; make it count. After all, what matters most is that your experiences are helping to transform you in positive ways and teaching you valuable lessons and habits that will shape you far beyond the college admission process. Each experience is an opportunity to grab. •Keep your college list balanced Students should create a list of desired colleges that include a certain number of safety schools, target schools, reach schools and high-reach schools. ___40___, including your safeties. They shouldn’t be on your list if you don’t want to attend them. A. It’s important not to postpone anything B. Those are the top factors for admission C. You need to spend your time wisely there D. Make full use of your experiences in high school E. Encourage students to take classes they’re interested in F. You should be thrilled to attend any of these schools on your list G. Here are some tips to solve the mystery of how to get into college 完形填空(15分) I had just finished walking my dog as it got dark. We headed home and walked into the ____41____. A flicker (闪烁) of light caught my eye just as I ____42____ the door. I turned my head to see that a ____43____ firefly had flown in with us through the open ____44____ and was now crazily trying to ____45____. As it flew slowly towards the wall I quickly but ____46____ closed my fingers around it. I could feel its little wings beat against my ____47____ and a flash of light shown through my fingers. I opened the back door and ____48____ outside. Then I opened my hand and watched it fly away flashing its light in the ____49____. Before I walked back in, I took the ____50____ to look over the grassland behind my home. There were hundreds of fireflies flickering. Each time their lights came on, I smiled. It was so amazing that such little creatures could ____51____ so much light. I stood there in awe. ____52____ the lightening fireflies made me think of the light each of us ____53____ inside of ourselves. Often it Flickers and is not steady or even very bright. Yet, every time we shine it, we grow a little brighter. And every time we ____54____ the light, we can ____55____ the light in others to shine as well. Do your best to shine your light even if you think it is a mere flicker. You are a lot brighter than you think. 41. A. forest B. house C. grassland D. garden 42. A. kicked B. repaired C. touched D. closed 43. A. blind B. familiar C. tiny D. dangerous 44. A. cage B. hand C. door D. sky 45. A. get out B. fight back C. speed up D. stay on 46. A. gently B. warmly C. similarly D. regularly 47. A. head B. heart C. skin D. eye 48. A. escaped B. stepped C. survived D. waited 49. A. trees B. noise C. crowds D. darkness 50. A. wish B. plan C. time D. promise 51. A. reflect B. produce C. stand D. absorb 52. A. Watching B. Catching C. Guiding D. Rescuing 53. A. misses B. receives C. blocks D. carries 54. A. hide B. share C. avoid D. understand 55. A. awaken B. follow C. request D. permit 语法填空(15分) 阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The past years have seen great changes in China. So far, China ____56____ (reach) a stage where we share leading positions ____57____ many fields. After about 800 years, the spirit of the Silk Road ____58____ (be) still alive. The Belt and Road, also____59____ (know) as the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, aims to build ____60____ trade network. The president of Russia has expressed his congratulations. Up to now, the Belt and Road has been supported by more than 100 countries and organizations, ____61____ cover about $20 trillion — around one ____62____ (three) of the world’s GDP. The ____63____ (popular) of the Belt and Road has ____64____ (it) roots in the human desire to trade ideas and communicate. Just take a look at the Silk Road. Not only silk and other goods but knowledge about science and technology was shared across the network. This included the four great inventions of the ancient China. It was also an early way for language and cultural development. ____65____ (hopeful), world peace and development will be promoted by the building of the Belt and Road. 应用文(满分15分) 66. 假如你是李华，春节期间你看了一部好评如潮国产电影。请你给英国朋友David写一封邮件分享这次经历，内容包括：1.你观看的电影；2.你的感想。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡上相应位置作答。 Dear David, I’m writing to share with you a popular Chinese movie I saw during this Spring Festival. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 读后续写(25分) 67. 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。 The frightening day of our diving test was here. Our parents thought we were lucky to have an Olympic-size swimming pool at the school. My mom stressed that the swimming pool was one of the best in our city. But I didn’t feel happy about it at all. Instead, I felt afraid of the swimming pool. It was mainly because I was terribly shy. I was so shy that I always sat at the back of the room in class so I’d not be called upon to read. As for the present physical education class each Monday morning, I would work my way to the back of the line forming at the diving board so I would not have to practice the dives. Now, it was another Monday morning - the morning of our diving test. My blood ran cold when the teacher Ms. Robbins announced that we would be graded for our final on the most difficult dive- the jackknife. And she added, “This diving test is important. The one who fails has to spare time in the following Monday mornings to practice diving in this swimming pool and attend this test again.” My body kept shaking with fear as the line to the scary diving board shortened. As I watched, each student seemed to perform the challenging dive effortlessly. And shortly I would have to attempt something that I had never even practiced before. Then I remembered someone telling me that when you picture yourself doing a skill over and over, it’s just as effective as physically practicing that skill. So I watched carefully as each classmate jumped at the end of the board once, added a jump for height, folded their body in half to reach for their toes, and finally straightened out like an arrow for going into the water. After carefully watching for a while, I was actually in a state of surprise, because all of a sudden I realized that it was possible for me to perform these four steps of diving. Eventually all classmates except me finished jumping. The teacher announced that it was my turn. 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。 With my heart knocking wildly, I walked down the diving board towards its end. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Knowing I failed, I climbed out of the pool, embarrassed. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $听力部分，该部分分为第一第二两节。注意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。现在是听力试音时间。Hello, international friends club, can I help you? Oh, hello. I read about your club in the paper today, and I thought i'd phone to find out a bit more. Yes, certainly. Well, we are a sort of a social club for people from different countries. It's quite a new club. We have about fifty members at the moment, but we are growing all the time. That sounds interesting. I'm british actually, and I came to washington about three months ago. I'm looking for ways to meet people. Uh, what kind of events organize? Well. w we have social look get togethers and sports events, and we also have language evenings. Could you tell me something about the language evenings? Yes, every day, except the thursday, we have a language evening. People can come and practice their languages, you know, over a drinker, something. We have different languages on different evenings. Monday is spanish, tuesday italian, wednesday german, and friday french. On thursday, we usually have a meal in a restaurant for anyone who wants to come. Well, that sounds great. I really need to practice my french. okay? Well, if you can just give me your name and address, i'll send you the form and some more information. If you join now, you can have the first . month free试音到此结束，听力考试正式开始。请看听力部分第一节，第一节听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。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。例如现在你有5秒钟的时间看试卷上的例题。你将听到以下内容。excuse me, can you tell me how much the shirt is? Yes, it's nine fifteen. 你将有5秒钟的时间将正确答案划在试卷上。衬衫的价格为九磅15便士，所以你选择C项并将其划在试卷上。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。What do you think of the blue shirt. mary? Actually, I think IT is really good looking. Would you please stay a few more minutes for another cup of coffee? Our boss will . be back soon. No, thank you. My flight leaves at eleven. I must leave for the airport now. Shall we go to see a movie tonight? This program says the movie starts at six P. M. Let's hurry up. We just have fifteen minutes left now. I'm not feeling well and i've got a headache. It's nothing serious, but you'd Better stay in bed for two days. Do you know where I can catch a bus to the city? I don't think there are any more buses leaving at this hour. You'll just have to take a taxi. Good idea. Thank you. 第一节到此结束，第二节听下面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ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。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。听下面一段对话，回答第六和第7两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Can I help you, sir? Yes, I want to get some pillows. Where can I find them? Come this way, please. There aren't many beautiful ones for you to choose from. here. I'd like to take the yellow ones. four dollars, eight or seven dollars for a pair. I'll take a pair of this kind. Can I help you, sir? Yes, I want to get some pillows. Where can I find them this way. please? There are many beautiful ones for you to choose from here. I'd like to take the yellow ones. four dollars each, or or seven dollars for a pair. I'll take a pair of this kind. 听下面一段对话，回答第八和第9两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Will you come round for a meal this saturday? I'd like to. But my sisters coming from new york, we haven't seen each other for a long time. He is only staying here for two days, and then he is leaving for . los Angeles. Then how about next wednesday? I'll have lessons. How about next saturday? I'll be free at that time. Okay, do with you. please. Thank you. Will you come round for a meal this saturday? I'd like to. But my sister is coming from new york. We haven't seen each other for a long time. He is only staying here for two days, and then he is leaving for los Angeles. Then how about next wednesday? I'll have lessons. How about next saturday? I'll be free at that time. Okay, do with you. please. Thank you. 听下面一段对话，回答第十至第十二三个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Officer, officer, I have something important to report. I have just had my per stolen. Don't be so excited. Take a seat and calm down a little. When did you . take place about ten minutes ago? And where exactly was this? IT was probably at the train station in sian. I think somebody had been following me from the time when I left the bank. The bank, well. you see, I went to a bank to exchange some travellers checks for money so I could buy my airline ticket back home. Yes, yes, I see. I will deal with IT soon. Officer, officer, I have something important to report. I have just had my per stolen. Don't be so excited. Take a seat and calm down a little. When did you . take place about ten minutes ago? And where exactly was this? IT was probably at the train station in shann. I think somebody had been following me from the time when I left the bank. The bank, well. you see, I went to a bank to exchange some travelers checks for money so I could buy my airline ticket back home. Yes, yes, I see. I will deal with IT soon. 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16 4个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。I'd like to book seats for the film hamlet. please. Yes, sir, what seats do you want to choose? Have you got any seats downstairs? Yes, we have. How much are they? Three dollars. And seventy five, seven, eight. They are too expensive. Are there any seats for . two dollars? fifty? Yes, there are . upstairs. Give me for please. For which night? What about saturday on october . twenty first? Okay, I can give you four seats and row eight. Thank you. How much will that be? Ten dollars. I'd like to book seats for the film. Hamlet. please. Yes, sir, what seats do you want to choose? Have you got any seats downstairs? Yes, we have. How much are they? Three dollars. And seventy five, seven, eight. They are too expensive. Are there any seats for . two dollars? fifty? Yes, there are . upstairs. Give me four. please, for which night? What about saturday on october . twenty first? Okay, I can give you four seats and row eight. Thank you. How much will that be? Ten dollars. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第24个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Yes, you're right. I am from south africa. I am not at all used to this cold weather, but I am glad to say that I have all of the clothes for the cold weather when I first got to know that I would be attending this international conference here, iceland, I had no idea what kind of clothes I should get. Luckily, my friend Julia has been to northern europe. SHE helped solve my biggest problem, SHE placed in order for some warm suits and dresses and business type clothes. He also bought me some skirts and blouses ses so that I could wear the same clothes in several different ways. A couple of lively colour dresses will give me a nice change from time to time. SHE also helped to choose a very warm raincoat and a pair of boots. Oh, how lucky I am to have such a helpful friend. SHE saved me a lot of trouble. Yes, you're right. I am from south africa. I am not at all used to this cold weather, but I am glad to say that I have all of the clothes for the cold weather. When I first got to know that I would be attending this international conference here in iceland, I had no idea what kind of clothes I should get. Luckily, my friend Julia has been to northern europe. SHE helped to solve my biggest problem. SHE placed in order for some warm suits and dresses and business type clothes. He also bought me some skirts and blouses ses so that I could wear the same clothes in several different ways. A couple of lively colour dresses will give me a nice change from time to time. SHE also helped to choose a very warm raincoat and a pair of boots. Oh, how lucky I am to have such a helpful friend. SHE saved me a lot of trouble. 第二节到此结束，现在你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。听力部分到此结束。