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大兴区2024~2025学年度第二学期期中检测 高二英语 2025. 04 考生须知 1. 本试卷共10页，满分100分。考试时间90分钟。 2. 在试卷和答题卡上准确填写学校名称、班级、姓名和准考证号。 3. 试题答案一律填涂在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。 4. 在答题卡上，选择题用2B铅笔作答，其他题用黑色字迹签字笔作答。 第一部分 知识运用 (共两节，30分) 第一节 (共10小题；每小题1. 5分，共15分) 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 As a college student in my second year, I accidentally entered a creative writing class, thinking it was a literature course. The room was packed, with every seat taken. Even the waiting list was full. ____1____, I wondered what was going on. When the instructor introduced the course, I ____2____ my mistake. By the end of the session, however, I just felt a strong ____3____ to be a part of it. Maybe it was the energy in the room that drew me in. But joining the class seemed impossible, because I wasn’t ____4____ on the waiting list. Then the instructor asked for a volunteer to ____5____ the first workshop story. Whoever volunteered would have to write a whole story in a week. No one wanted to be the first. I saw my ____6____. I raised my hand and asked the instructor, “If I go first, will you give me a ____7____ in the class?” He agreed. Years later, I was working on a novel manuscript when a literary agent asked to read the first few pages. But I wasn’t ____8____ showing her anything because my manuscript was far from done. However, I knew the beginning of my manuscript was good. I also knew the agent might forget me if I waited. So I took a chance. I sent her the first three chapters. A month later, she ____9____ a contract with me based on those chapters alone. She has since seen me through the publication of three novels. As a novelist, I believe that hard work and focus helped me get where I am today. However, sometimes taking risks and seizing opportunities can ____10____ great success. 1. A. Amused B. Confused C. Excited D. Disappointed 2. A. noticed B. ignored C. corrected D. realized 3. A. dislike B. fear C. desire D. shame 4. A. just B. even C. either D. yet 5. A. submit B. publish C. edit D. review 6. A. strength B. risk C. problem D. chance 7. A. schedule B. comment C. spot D. grade 8. A. comfortable B. anxious C. delighted D. nervous 9. A. canceled B. signed C. broke D. ended 10. A. leave behind B. result from C. contribute to D. set aside 【答案】1. B 2. D 3. C 4. B 5. A 6. D 7. C 8. A 9. B 10. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章通过作者两次抓住机会、冒险尝试并最终取得成功的经历，阐述了努力与机遇对个人成长的重要性。 【1题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我感到很困惑，想知道这是怎么回事。 A. Amused逗乐的；B. Confused困惑的；C. Excited兴奋的；D. Disappointed失望的。根据前文“thinking it was a literature course”以及“Even the waiting list was full”可知，作者误以为这是一门文学课，结果发现连候补名单都满了，因此感到困惑。故选B。 【2题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当老师介绍这门课时，我意识到了自己的错误。 A. noticed注意到；B. ignored忽视；C. corrected纠正；D. realized意识到。根据前文“When the instructor introduced the course”可知，作者意识到了自己误以为这是文学课的错误。故选D。 【3题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，到课程结束时，我只是强烈地想要成为其中的一员。 A. dislike不喜欢；B. fear害怕；C. desire渴望；D. shame羞耻。根据后文“Maybe it was the energy in the room that drew me in.”可知，作者渴望成为这门课的一员。故选C。 【4题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：但是加入这个班似乎不可能，因为我甚至不在候补名单上。 A. just仅仅；B. even甚至；C. either也；D. yet还。根据前文“joining the class seemed impossible”可知，作者甚至不在候补名单上。故选B。 【5题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：然后老师要求一名志愿者提交第一次工作坊的故事。 A. submit提交；B. publish出版；C. edit编辑；D. review复习。 根据后文“Whoever volunteered would have to write a whole story in a week”可知，老师要求志愿者提交故事。故选A。 【6题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我看到了我的机会。 A. strength力量；B. risk风险；C. problem问题；D. chance机会。根据前文“No one wanted to be the first.”及后文“I raised my hand and asked the instructor”可知，作者看到了自己的机会，决定举手询问。故选D。 【7题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：如果我第一个来，你会给我一个班级名额吗？ A. schedule日程安排；B. comment评论；C. spot名额，位置；D. grade等级。根据前文“The room was packed, with every seat taken. Even the waiting list was full.”可知，作者询问老师是否能给自己一个班级名额。故选C。 【8题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但给她看任何东西我心里并不舒服，因为我的手稿还远未完成。 A. comfortable舒服的；B. anxious不安的；C. delighted高兴的；D. nervous紧张的。根据后文“because my manuscript was far from done”可知，作者手稿还未完成，所以给文学经纪人看心里是不舒服的。故选A。 【9题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：一个月后，她仅根据那几章就和我签了合同。 A. canceled取消；B. signed签署；C. broke打破；D. ended结束。根据后文“a contract with me”可知，文学经纪人和作者签了合同。故选B。 【10题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：然而，有时候冒险和抓住机会也能带来巨大的成功。 A. leave behind留下；B. result from起因于；C. contribute to有助于，促成；D. set aside留出。根据前文“taking risks and seizing opportunities”及后文“great success”可知，冒险和抓住机会有助于带来巨大的成功。故选C。 第二节 (共10小题；每小题1. 5分，共15分) A 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 As AI models become more integrated into our daily lives, the ability ____11____ (provide) clear and effective instructions will become a crucial skill. Therefore, a new field of study appears: prompt engineering. At its core, prompt engineering ____12____ (involve) writing prompts—natural language inputs that instruct AI models to produce specific outputs. While this may seem ____13____ (high) technical, the principles behind prompt engineering are designed to make AI more user-friendly. 【答案】11. to provide 12. involves 13. highly 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是随着AI模型日益融入我们的日常生活，提供清晰有效指令的能力变得至关重要，由此催生了一个新的研究领域——提示工程。 【11题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：随着人工智能模型越来越多地融入我们的日常生活，提供清晰有效指令的能力将成为一项关键技能。此处为非谓语动词作后置定语修饰名词 ability，the ability to do sth.表示“做某事的能力”是习惯用法，此处使用动词不定式形式to provide。故填to provide。 【12题详解】 考查时态和主谓一致。句意：从核心上讲，提示工程涉及编写提示——即指示人工智能模型产生特定输出的自然语言输入。此处为谓语动词，结合句意，此处描述的是客观事实，应用一般现在时，主语prompt engineering为单数，谓语动词应用第三人称单数形式。故填involves。 【13题详解】 考查副词。句意：虽然这可能看起来非常专业，但提示工程背后的原则旨在让人工智能更便于用户使用。此处应用副词修饰形容词technical，high的副词形式为highly，表示“非常；很”符合句意。故填 highly。 B 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 Harry Peksa, a nine-year-old boy, plans to cycle across Scotland this summer to collect money for charity. Last year, Harry and his dad ____14____ (ride) their bikes for about 1, 300 miles, ____15____ (raise) £5, 080 for a good cause. Interestingly, ____16____ keeps him going is the promise of a cheeseburger at the end of the journey. Harry’s adventure proves that with great courage and ____17____ (determine), kids can make a big difference. 【答案】14. rode 15. raising 16. what 17. determination 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要介绍九岁男孩 Harry Peksa 计划今夏骑行穿越苏格兰为慈善筹款及其过往善举。 【14题详解】 考查时态。句意：去年，Harry 和他的爸爸骑行了大约1300英里，为一项公益事业筹集了5080 英镑。此处为谓语动词，根据时间状语Last year可知，句子描述的是过去发生的动作，应使用一般过去时，ride的过去式为 rode。故填rode。 【15题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：去年，Harry 和他的爸爸骑行了大约1300英里，为一项公益事业筹集了5080 英镑。句中已有谓语动词 rode，且无连词连接，所以此处用非谓语动词，Harry and his dad与raise之间是主动关系，所以使用现在分词作状语。故填raising。 16题详解】 考查主语从句。句意：有趣的是，让他坚持下去的是旅程结束时能吃到芝士汉堡的承诺。此处为连接词引导的主语从句，从句中缺少主语，表示 “…… 的事情”，所以用连接代词what引导主语从句。故填what。 【17题详解】 考查名词。句意：Harry 的冒险证明，只要有巨大的勇气和决心，孩子们也能带来很大的改变。根据 and可知，此处与courage为并列关系，作介词with的宾语，应用名词形式，determine的名词形式为determination，意为“决心”为不可数名词。故填 determination。 C 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 Kunqu, originating in the Kunshan-Taicang area of Jiangsu Province, ____18____ (know) as the “teacher or ancestor of a hundred operas” in China. Kunqu has a history of nearly 600 years, ____19____ combines singing and acting with graceful, stylized performances. In 2001, it was declared a “Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity” by UNESCO, indicating ____20____ (it) unique significance and artistic value. 【答案】18. is known 19. which 20. its 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了昆曲的起源、历史、表演形式及其重要的艺术价值。 【18题详解】 考查时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：昆曲起源于江苏省昆山—太仓地区，在中国被誉为“百戏之师”或“百戏之祖”。此处为谓语动词，描述客观事实，应用一般现在时；句子主语Kunqu与know之间为被动关系，所以要用一般现在时的被动语态；主语 Kunqu是单数，be动词用is，be known as意为“被称为”。故填is known。 【19题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：昆曲有近 600 年的历史，它将唱、演与优美、程式化的表演相结合。此处为关系词引导的非限制性定语从句，先行词是Kunqu，指物，关系词在从句中作主语，所以用关系代词which。故填which。 【20题详解】 考查代词。句意：2001年，它被联合国教科文组织宣布为“人类口头和非物质文化遗产代表作”，这表明了它独特的意义和艺术价值。此处应用形容词性物主代词修饰名词短语 unique significance and artistic value，it的形容词性物主代词为its。故填its。 第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节，38分) 第一节 (共14小题；每小题2分，共28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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A The United Nations Youth Environmental Leaders (UNYEL) initiative empowers youngsters to drive sustainable change in their communities. Each year, 30 leaders are selected for a two-year term to develop and perform projects focused on environmental conservation, climate action, and green innovation. They receive guidance, funding, and global networking opportunities. To qualify, candidates must first complete the Green Innovators Bootcamp. The Green Innovators Bootcamp is a three-week virtual training program held annually in March. Sessions cover topics like renewable energy, waste management, and community engagement. Live participation is encouraged, but recordings are available on the UNYEL platform. Weekly assignments involve designing mini-projects consistent with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) . The program targets individuals aged 15–22. After completing the bootcamp, candidates must submit a detailed proposal for an environmental project they intend to lead if chosen as a UNYEL. Graduates of the Green Innovators Bootcamp are well-prepared to tackle real-world environmental challenges. They gain practical skills and knowledge that enable them to create influential projects. The bootcamp also fosters a sense of global community among participants, who share ideas and collaborate across borders. Successful proposals often focus on innovative solutions such as community-based renewable energy systems, sustainable agriculture practices, or initiatives to reduce pollution. The UNYEL initiative not only supports individual growth but also promotes collective action towards a greener future. Qualifications: · At least six times of volunteer or professional experience. · Strong teamwork and problem-solving abilities. · Demonstrated passion for environmental advocacy. · Willingness to cooperate with international partners. · Fluency in English. 21. Selected UNYEL leaders can ________. A. attend live or recorded training programs B. complete Green Innovators Bootcamp voluntarily C. receive guidance and funding from global networking D. develop and conduct projects on environmental sustainability 22 Which of the following qualifications is mentioned for the UNYEL initiative? A. Willingness to create influential projects. B. Fluency in both English and other languages. C. Strong teamwork and problem-solving abilities. D. At least a six-week volunteer or professional experience. 23. What is the possible benefit of UNYEL initiative? A. Facilitating collective action. B. Demonstrating individual passion. C. Fostering youngsters independence. D. Providing funds for environmental projects. 【答案】21. D 22. C 23. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了联合国青年环境领袖（UNYEL）倡议，包括其选拔方式、绿色创新者训练营情况以及参与者的资格要求和该倡议带来的益处。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Each year, 30 leaders are selected for a two-year term to develop and perform projects focused on environmental conservation, climate action, and green innovation.(每年会选拔 30 名领袖，任期两年，以开展和执行专注于环境保护、气候行动和绿色创新的项目。)”可知，被选中的联合国青年环境领袖（UNYEL）可以开展和执行关于环境可持续性的项目。故选D项。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据Qualifications部分“・Strong teamwork and problem-solving abilities.(・较强的团队合作和解决问题的能力。)”可知，提到的联合国青年环境领袖（UNYEL）倡议的资格要求包括较强的团队合作和解决问题的能力。故选C项。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“The UNYEL initiative not only supports individual growth but also promotes collective action towards a greener future.(联合国青年环境领袖（UNYEL）倡议不仅支持个人成长，还促进了为实现更绿色未来的集体行动。)”可知，联合国青年环境领袖（UNYEL）倡议可能带来的好处是促进集体行动。故选A项。 B When I was a child, an artist lived in the woods at the far end of the street where I lived with my parents. I was always told not to adventure into those woods, which, naturally, aroused my curiosity endlessly. His name was Jacques. They said he was a “mad artist,” crazy and mean and he had a dog, who he kept tied to a tree with a very long rope so that no one could come near. I knew that part wasn’t true because I spent hours in those woods and never saw a dog or heard any barking. Jacques had a very unique artistic technique, not a “modern” artist, not “abstract” or “impressionist” or any other art form of which I admittedly know little. His was, in my description, “imaginary movement, ” or “not so still life” if one can imagine such an art form. I used to slip into those woods and watch Jacques for hours as I stood unnoticed among the shadows of huge trees in sunlight at the window of the shabby wooden hut that was his studio. I was always fascinated to watch him and was especially excited when he began a new painting. When he began a new painting, he always seemed to have an angry frown on his face. Then, his expression would change from angry to deep concentration as if his whole being was somehow pulled inside himself and the outside world disappeared. Afterward, he would look at the painting again and then move to the side, make a half-turn, and make a dramatic bow to an invisible audience as if he had been watched during the entire period of creation. I had watched him go through this entire procedure, from start to finish, on more occasions than I can count, each time astonished by the amazing result of his precision. But there was one time, actually, the last time I watched him, as he stepped away from the canvas (画布), I was completely confused to see that the figure in the painting stared back at me, like a perfect mirror of me in my current disbelief, so clearly reflected on the canvas, it was chilling. How could he have caught what was not present when he didn’t even know I was there? Or did he? 24. Why was the author always told not to go into the woods? A. The woods were at the far end of the street. B. Jacques had a dog running wild in the woods. C. Jacques was considered dangerous and unkind. D. The woods were dangerous because of wild animals. 25. Which words can be used to describe Jacques? A. Focused and odd. B. Angry and frustrated. C. Social and impressive. D. Scared and bad-tempered. 26. What can be inferred from the author’s confusion? A. The author had already predicted the content of the painting. B. The painting’s mirror-like effect was due to a technical error. C. Jacques might have been aware of the author’s presence all along. D. Jacques intentionally painted the author’s reflection to frighten him. 27. What can we learn from this passage? A. Art speaks where words fail. B. Art reveals the unseen observer. C. Art lightens truths that canvas cannot carry. D. Art bridges the gap between reality and imagination. 【答案】24. C 25. A 26. C 27. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要介绍了作者小时候偷偷观察住在树林里的艺术家雅克作画的经历及其中的奇妙发现。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“They said he was a “mad artist,” crazy and mean and he had a dog, who he kept tied to a tree with a very long rope so that no one could come near. (他们说他是一个“疯狂的艺术家”，既疯狂又刻薄，而且他有一条狗，他用一根很长的绳子把狗拴在树上，这样就没人能靠近了。)”可知，作者总是被告知不要进入树林是因为雅克被认为是危险且不友好的。故选C项。 25题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Then, his expression would change from angry to deep concentration as if his whole being was somehow pulled inside himself and the outside world disappeared.(然后，他的表情会从愤怒变为全神贯注，仿佛他的整个身心都被某种力量拉进了自己的内心，外面的世界消失了。)”可知，雅克作画时非常专注，结合第五段中的“Afterward, he would look at the painting again and then move to the side, make a half-turn, and make a dramatic bow to an invisible audience as if he had been watched during the entire period of creation.(之后，他会再次看这幅画，然后走到一边，转个半圈，对着一个看不见的观众戏剧性地鞠躬，就好像他在整个创作过程中都被人注视着一样。)”可知，雅克的行为很古怪，所以可以用“专注和古怪”来描述雅克。故选A项。 【26题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“How could he have caught what was not present when he didn’t even know I was there?(他怎么能捕捉到当时并不存在的东西呢，他甚至都不知道我在那里？)”以及尾段“Or did he?(还是说他知道呢？)”可知，作者对于雅克画中出现的与自己当时状态相似的形象感到困惑，由此可推断，雅克可能一直都知道作者的存在。故选C项。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“But there was one time, actually, the last time I watched him, as he stepped away from the canvas (画布), I was completely confused to see that the figure in the painting stared back at me, like a perfect mirror of me in my current disbelief, so clearly reflected on the canvas, it was chilling. How could he have caught what was not present when he didn’t even know I was there?(但有一次，确切地说是我最后一次看他作画时，当他从画布前退开的那一刻，我惊讶地发现画中的人物正回望着我，就像一面完美的镜子，把我此刻难以置信的表情清晰地映照在画布上，令人不寒而栗。他怎么可能捕捉到那些并不存在的东西呢？更何况他甚至不知道我就在那里。)”可知，文章讲述了作者偷偷观察雅克作画，而雅克的画中却出现了似乎与作者当时状态一致的形象，仿佛揭示了作者这个一直未被发现的观察者的存在，所以从这篇文章中我们可以了解到艺术揭示了看不见的观察者。故选B项。 C It is late at night. You are alone and wandering empty streets in search of your parked car when you hear footsteps creeping up from behind. Your heart pounds; your blood pressure skyrockets. Your stomach knots, and your muscles curve, ready to sprint or fight. Experiences like this reveal the tight integration between brain and body in the creation of mind — thoughts, perceptions, feelings and personality unique to each of us. The brain gives most people a vivid sensory cognition of the world. But those who might attempt to preserve their mind by uploading its data into a computer miss a critical point: “The body is essential to the mind.” How is this crucial brain-body connection orchestrated? The answer involves the very unusual vagus nerve (迷走神经). The longest nerve in the body, it winds its way from the brain throughout the head and trunk, issuing commands to our organs and receiving sensations from them. Much of the puzzling range of functions it regulates, such as mood, learning, and fear, are automatic and operate without conscious control. The vagus nerve is the conduit of the mind. The most vigorous current research involves stimulating this nerve with electricity to enhance cognition and memory and for a variety of therapies for neurological (神经学) and psychological disorders. But how could stimulating a single nerve potentially have such wide-ranging psychological and cognitive benefits? To understand this, we must understand the vagus nerve itself. The vagus nerve connects the brainstem to the body's organs. Signals between the brainstem and the body travel up and down the nerve to twist your gut (肠道) for digestion, organize your immune system, pace your heart, and dial your blood pressure up and down. Its influence goes beyond basic life support. The vagus nerve is critical to generating mind by integrating the brain and body. Choking is terrifying because death could be mere minutes away. That heightened mental state is dependent on signals coming from the body — the inability to breathe or swallow — and the vagus nerve both senses and controls the choking response. Many other mental states depend on the mind-body connection that involves information going to the brain and out of the brain. The vagus nerve is that connection. Its length and widespread nature throughout the brain as well as the body allow it to coordinate such diverse bodily functions in a way that independent nerves could not. 28. The first paragraph is to ________. A. make an assumption B. introduce the topic C. highlight an opinion D. illustrate an argument 29. What does the word “conduit” underlined in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Circle. B. Pathway. C. Clue. D. Tool. 30. The vagus nerve coordinates bodily functions mainly due to its ________. A conscious regulation ability B. exclusive control of digestion C. direct link to mental disorders D. length and widespread distribution 31. It is implied in this passage that the vagus nerve ________. A. contributes greatly to the generation of mind B. regulates body and brain responses separately C. connects organs and receives commands from them D. stimulates electricity to enhance cognition and memory 【答案】28. B 29. B 30. D 31. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了迷走神经在大脑和身体连接中起关键作用，以及其功能和相关研究。 【28题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“It is late at night. You are alone and wandering empty streets in search of your parked car when you hear footsteps creeping up from behind. Your heart pounds; your blood pressure skyrockets. Your stomach knots, and your muscles curve, ready to sprint or fight.(深夜时分，你独自一人在空荡荡的街道上徘徊，寻找你停放的汽车，这时你听到身后传来蹑手蹑脚的脚步声。你的心脏怦怦直跳；你的血压急剧上升。你的胃纠结起来，你的肌肉紧绷，准备好冲刺或战斗。)”以及第二段中的“Experiences like this reveal the tight integration between brain and body in the creation of mind — thoughts, perceptions, feelings and personality unique to each of us.(像这样的经历揭示了在意识的创造过程中，大脑和身体之间的紧密结合——我们每个人独特的思想、感知、感觉和个性。)”可知，第一段描述的这个具体经历是为了引出后文关于大脑和身体在意识形成中紧密联系的话题，也就是引入主题。故选B项。 【29题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段中的“The longest nerve in the body, it winds its way from the brain throughout the head and trunk, issuing commands to our organs and receiving sensations from them. Much of the puzzling range of functions it regulates, such as mood, learning, and fear, are automatic and operate without conscious control. The vagus nerve is the conduit of the mind.(它是身体中最长的神经，从大脑蜿蜒穿过头部和躯干，向我们的器官发出指令，并从它们那里接收感觉。它所调节的许多令人费解的功能，如情绪、学习和恐惧，都是自动的，在无意识的控制下运作。迷走神经是意识的conduit。)”可知，迷走神经从大脑延伸到身体各部分，传递指令和感觉，所以迷走神经是意识的通道，由此可知，划线单词的意思与“通道；路径”意义相近。故选B项。 【30题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Its length and widespread nature throughout the brain as well as the body allow it to coordinate such diverse bodily functions in a way that independent nerves could not.(它的长度以及在大脑和身体中广泛的分布特性，使它能够以一种独立神经无法做到的方式协调如此多样的身体功能。)”可知，迷走神经协调身体功能主要是因为它的长度和广泛分布。故选D项。 【31题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“The vagus nerve is the conduit of the mind.(迷走神经是意识的通道。)”以及最后一段“Its influence goes beyond basic life support. The vagus nerve is critical to generating mind by integrating the brain and body.(它的影响超出了基本的生命维持。迷走神经对于通过整合大脑和身体来产生意识至关重要。)”可知，迷走神经是意识的通道，对于整合大脑和身体来产生意识至关重要，由此可知，迷走神经对意识的产生有很大的贡献。故选A项。 D In an article published on July 1st in Nature Medicine, Dr Herr and his team at MIT describe seven people with below-the-knee amputations (截肢) who can now walk normally with the help of surgery and new robotic prostheses (假肢). For the first time, Dr Herr says, people have been able to walk with bionic legs — mechanical prostheses that mimic their biological counterparts — that can be fully controlled by their brains. As the most important muscles in a complete leg come in pairs, so that one muscle can stretch while the other contracts, the goal of Dr Herr's procedure was to replicate (复制) this structure in those who had undergone amputations. The surgery, therefore, involved sewing together the ends of two sets of leg muscles in the remaining part of the participants’ legs. Each of these new connections forms a so-called agonist-antagonist myoneural interface, or AMI. This, in effect, replicates the mechanisms necessary for movement as well as the perception of the limb's position in space. Traditional amputations, in contrast, create no such pairings in place of the ones removed. Dr Herr's team then gave each of the participants a battery-powered prosthesis developed in their lab, along with a small electrical controller. The prosthesis was connected to the AMI by electrodes on the skin, such that the controller could pick up the AMI muscle movements and translate them to movement in the prosthesis. Once the robotic leg was linked to the AMI, nerve signals travelling from the brain to the muscles and back allowed the participants to have full control of their new legs. Though prostheses controlled by nerve signals have been designed before, these were typically only controlled by the participants' brains during certain movements, such as when the foot was off the ground, in the “swing phase” of walking. But in the latest study the participants were in charge at all times. “No previous study was able to show this level of brain control, ” says Dr Herr. Dr Herr's “promising and beautiful” approach could be the end goal for below-the-knee amputations. But it remains to be seen if it could achieve similar results for people with amputations involving knees or upper-body limbs. Nor will everyone be able to get the AMIs they need. Decades after his amputation, Dr Herr has only enough muscle mass to construct an AMI for a robotic ankle, but not a whole robotic foot. He says he is considering it regardless. Even if he cannot get the full effect, it may prove a sensible step. 32. What is the purpose of creating AMI during the surgery? A. To reduce the risk of infection in amputees. B. To connect the prosthesis directly to the electrodes. C. To sew together the ends of two sets of leg muscles. D. To replicate the muscle pairing mechanism of complete legs. 33. What can we learn from the passage? A. Dr Herr is determined to further his research. B. Everyone will be able to get the AMIs they need. C. Prostheses controlled by nerve signals is a new design. D. Robotic Prosthesis is suitable for people with upper-body amputation. 34. Which would be the best title for the passage? A. AMI Muscle Movements B. Below-The-Knee Amputations C. The Full Brain-Controlled Bionic Legs D. The Rapid Development of Prostheses 【答案】32. D 33. A 34. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍的是麻省理工学院Dr Herr团队研发的全脑控仿生假肢技术，结合手术与新型机器人假肢，使截肢者能够完全控制义肢腿部运动。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“As the most important muscles in a complete leg come in pairs, so that one muscle can stretch while the other contracts, the goal of Dr Herr's procedure was to replicate this structure in those who had undergone amputations.(由于完整腿部中最重要的肌肉是成对存在的，一块肌肉伸展时另一块收缩，因此Dr Herr手术的目标是在截肢者身上复制这种结构)”可知，创建AMI的目的是为了复制完整腿部的肌肉配对机制，即一对肌肉一个收缩、一个伸展的自然运动机制。故选D项。 【33题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“He says he is considering it regardless. Even if he cannot get the full effect, it may prove a sensible step.(他说无论如何他都在考虑尝试。即使无法达到全部效果，这可能也是一个明智的步骤)”可知，Dr Herr即使知道自己可能无法获得完全效果仍考虑接受手术来看，他对自己研究的应用前景充满信心，并愿意亲自尝试。由此推知，他对继续推进研究是坚定的。故选A项。 【34题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段中的“In an article published on July 1st in Nature Medicine, Dr Herr and his team at MIT describe seven people with below-the-knee amputations (截肢) who can now walk normally with the help of surgery and new robotic prostheses (假肢). For the first time, Dr Herr says, people have been able to walk with bionic legs — mechanical prostheses that mimic their biological counterparts — that can be fully controlled by their brains. (在2025年7月1日发表于《自然医学》的一篇文章中，麻省理工学院的赫尔博士及其团队描述了七名接受膝下截肢的人，他们在手术和新型机器人假肢的帮助下，如今已能够正常行走。赫尔博士表示，这是人类首次借助仿生腿——即模仿生物腿部功能的机械假肢——实现完全由大脑控制的行走)”可知，全文围绕赫尔博士及其团队开发的全脑控制的仿生腿展开，讲述了赫尔博士及其团队通过手术创建AMI，并结合实验室开发的电池供电假肢和小型电子控制器，实现了大脑对仿生腿的完全控制，让膝下截肢者能够正常行走。由此可知，“The Full Brain-Controlled Bionic Legs(完全由大脑控制的仿生腿)”最能概括全文主旨，适合作最佳标题。故选C项。 第二节 (共5小题；每小题2分，共10分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 In a rapidly changing world, the concept of a job for life has become as rare as a dial-up internet connection. This shift from stable, long-term employment and single-employer careers to a world where frequent job changes are the norm comes directly from globalization, rapid technological advancements and the changing ideas about work. ____35____ This has made job markets fiercely competitive and talent and opportunities in the labor market more diverse and digitally accessible. Jobs can be widely publicized and explored online and are no longer tied to your city of birth. The job market is transforming, with new careers emerging as automation and artificial intelligence (AI) advances. Advanced software in banking and finance means data analysis can be automated. ____36____ These changes highlight the need for professionals to update their skills and adapt to a technologically evolving job market. Career paths have become fluid and multi-directional. ____37____ It’s about exploring different paths, switching jobs and industries and sometimes even venturing into freelancing and the gig economy. How are employers coping with this shift? Employers are rethinking strategies for career development with emphasis on providing diverse and flexible career opportunities, supporting continuous learning, and acknowledging unconventional career paths. ____38____ And for the individuals stepping into the workforce, the message is clear. Take charge of your career development. ____39____ Make preparation to navigate through transitions and uncertainties. In these dynamic career landscapes, adaptability and resilience are your best allies that help you craft a fulfilling, meaningful career. A. It’s no longer just about getting a regular paycheck. B Rapid technological advancements can’t be ignored. C. Risks and price policies can be efficiently assessed using AI. D. They want to balance their work and life in a changing world. E. Be optimistic, embrace change, and continually update your skills. F. Globalization has turned the world economy into a giant, interconnected web. G. This approach is a strategy to attract talent in a highly competitive job market. 【答案】35. F 36. C 37. A 38. G 39. E 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍的是在全球化、科技进步等因素影响下，就业市场发生转变，职业路径更灵活，还阐述了雇主的应对策略及对求职者的建议。 【35题详解】 上文“This shift from stable, long-term employment and single-employer careers to a world where frequent job changes are the norm comes directly from globalization, rapid technological advancements and the changing ideas about work.(从稳定的长期就业和单一雇主的职业转变为频繁更换工作成为常态的世界，这直接源于全球化、快速的技术进步和对工作观念的改变)”提到了全球化等因素对就业的影响，结合下文“This has made job markets fiercely competitive and talent and opportunities in the labor market more diverse and digitally accessible. Jobs can be widely publicized and explored online and are no longer tied to your city of birth.(这使得就业市场竞争激烈，劳动力市场的人才和机会更加多样化，并且可以通过数字方式获得。工作可以在网上广泛宣传和探索，不再局限于你出生的城市)”可知，此空应具体阐述全球化对就业市场的影响，F选项“Globalization has turned the world economy into a giant, interconnected web.(全球化已经把世界经济变成了一个巨大的、相互联系的网络)”说明了全球化的作用，承接上文提到的全球化因素，引出下文关于就业市场变化的描述，符合语境。故选F项。 【36题详解】 根据上文“The job market is transforming, with new careers emerging as automation and artificial intelligence (AI) advances. Advanced software in banking and finance means data analysis can be automated.(随着自动化和人工智能（AI）的发展，就业市场正在发生变化，新的职业不断涌现。银行和金融领域的先进软件意味着数据分析可以实现自动化)” 可知，此段讲述了自动化和人工智能对就业市场的影响，举例说明了银行和金融领域的情况，C选项“Risks and price policies can be efficiently assessed using AI.(使用人工智能可以有效地评估风险和价格政策)”也是人工智能在金融领域的应用，与上文提到的数据分析自动化一样，都是人工智能对就业市场产生影响的例子，符合语境。故选C项。 【37题详解】 根据上文“Career paths have become fluid and multi-directional.(职业道路变得更加灵活和多向)”可知，此段讲述职业道路的变化，结合下文 “It’s about exploring different paths, switching jobs and industries and sometimes even venturing into freelancing and the gig economy.(这是关于探索不同的道路，更换工作和行业，有时甚至涉足自由职业和零工经济)”进一步说明了职业道路的灵活性，A选项“It’s no longer just about getting a regular paycheck.(这不再仅仅是为了得到一份固定的薪水)”表明现在的职业不再单纯是为了获取固定收入，与下文强调的职业的多样性和灵活性相呼应，符合语境。故选A项。 【38题详解】 根据上文“Employers are rethinking strategies for career development with emphasis on providing diverse and flexible career opportunities, supporting continuous learning, and acknowledging unconventional career paths.(雇主们正在重新思考职业发展战略，重点是提供多样化和灵活的职业机会，支持持续学习，并认可非传统的职业道路)”可知，此段讲述雇主应对就业市场变化的策略，G选项“This approach is a strategy to attract talent in a highly competitive job market.(这种方法是在竞争激烈的就业市场中吸引人才的一种策略)”中的“This approach”指代上文提到的雇主的策略，说明这些策略的目的是吸引人才，符合语境。故选G项。 【39题详解】 根据上文“And for the individuals stepping into the workforce, the message is clear. Take charge of your career development.(对于进入职场的个人来说，信息很明确。要掌控自己的职业发展)”可知，此段是对求职者的建议，结合下文“Make preparation to navigate through transitions and uncertainties. In these dynamic career landscapes, adaptability and resilience are your best allies that help you craft a fulfilling, meaningful career.(为应对转变和不确定性做好准备。在这些充满活力的职业环境中，适应性和韧性是你最好的盟友，帮助你打造充实、有意义的职业)”可知，应具备适应性和韧性等品质，E选项“Be optimistic, embrace change, and continually update your skills.(保持乐观，拥抱变化，并不断更新你的技能)”也是对求职者的建议，与下文提到的适应变化和不断提升自己相呼应，符合语境。故选E项。 第三部分 书面表达 (共两节，32分) 第一节 (共4小题；第40、41题各2分，第42题3分，第43题5分，共12分) 阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英语回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 How can the vitality (生命力) of classic literary works be kept alive in the digital age? Wu Yaduo, a 17-year-old high school student, offers her answer. Using her iPad, Wu turns stories from classical literature — like A Dream of Red Mansions, as well as the lives of famous poets like Li Bai into animated, hand-drawn videos. Her videos have attracted tens of thousands of followers and millions of views online. To Wu, these works are intergenerational because they explore universal human emotions and lasting social themes. However, she believes it is important to bridge the gap between these classics and modern life, making them more relatable and interesting, especially for younger audiences. Wu decided to start with texts from high school Chinese textbooks after noticing that many students aren’t interested in these works simply because they have to learn them for school. “Classics shouldn’t be placed on a pedestal (神坛) ; instead, we should bring them closer, making them a part of our daily lives,” Wu said. In her videos, Wu focuses on bringing text and sound elements together. For example, her adaptation of A Dream of Red Mansions was inspired by a song with a sad tone from a Chinese band. Wu avoids telling stories in a traditional way; she wants her work to be “spicy”. A fan of an avant-garde (前卫的) movies and artworks, her hand-drawn animations are often filled with bright colors, dramatic tension, and striking visual impact. Her unique method has received a lot of support from those around her. However, Wu still has regrets about her work. She finds it impossible to perfectly translate the vivid images in her mind into art. “Every time I draw, I feel annoyed that I can’t just copy and paste what’s in my head straight onto the iPad. It would be so much more amazing if I could,” she said. “But I still always look forward to my next piece.” 40. According to Wu, why are the classics passed on from generation to generation? ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 41. What gave Wu the inspiration to adapt A Dream of Red Mansions into a video? ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 42. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. Wu creates vivid images in her mind and she perfectly copies them straight onto the iPad. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 43. Would you like to watch any of the videos by Wu? Why or why not? (In about 40 words) ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】40. According to Wu, the classics are passed on from generation to generation because they explore universal human emotions and lasting social themes. 41. A song with a sad tone from a Chinese band gave Wu the inspiration to adapt A Dream of Red Mansions into a video. 42. Wu creates vivid images in her mind and she perfectly copies them straight onto the iPad. According to the passage, Wu finds it impossible to perfectly translate the vivid images in her mind into art. She said “Every time I draw, I feel annoyed that I can’t just copy and paste what’s in my head straight onto the iPad.” So she can’t perfectly copy the images in her mind onto the iPad. 43. I would like to watch her videos. Because her unique way of presenting classics makes them more interesting and accessible, which can help me better understand the classics. 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了 17 岁高中生吴雅朵（音译）通过制作手绘动画视频，将经典文学作品如《红楼梦》以及李白等著名诗人的故事进行创新呈现，让经典文学在数字时代焕发生机的相关内容。 【40题详解】 考查细节理解。根据第三段中的“To Wu, these works are intergenerational because they explore universal human emotions and lasting social themes.(对吴雅朵来说，这些作品是具有跨代意义的，因为它们探讨了普遍的人类情感和持久的社会主题)”可知，吴雅朵认为经典作品能够代代相传是因为它们探讨了普遍的人类情感和持久的社会主题。故答案为According to Wu, the classics are passed on from generation to generation because they explore universal human emotions and lasting social themes. 【41题详解】 考查细节理解。根据第六段中的“For example, her adaptation of A Dream of Red Mansions was inspired by a song with a sad tone from a Chinese band.(例如，她对《红楼梦》的改编灵感来源于一支中国乐队的一首带有悲伤基调的歌曲)”可知，一支中国乐队的一首悲伤基调的歌曲给了吴雅朵将《红楼梦》改编成视频的灵感。故答案为A song with a sad tone from a Chinese band gave Wu the inspiration to adapt A Dream of Red Mansions into a video. 【42题详解】 考查细节理解。根据最后一段“She finds it impossible to perfectly translate the vivid images in her mind into art. “Every time I draw, I feel annoyed that I can’t just copy and paste what’s in my head straight onto the iPad. It would be so much more amazing if I could,” she said.(她发现自己无法将脑海中栩栩如生的画面完美地转化为艺术作品。“每次画画的时候，我都很懊恼，因为我没办法直接把脑海里的东西复制粘贴到平板电脑上。要是能做到的话，那就太棒了。” 她说)”可知，吴雅朵发现无法将脑海中生动的画面完美地转化为艺术作品，她不能将脑海中的画面直接完美地复制到iPad上，所以“Wu creates vivid images in her mind and she perfectly copies them straight onto the iPad.”中“perfectly copies them straight onto the iPad”表述错误。故答案为Wu creates vivid images in her mind and she perfectly copies them straight onto the iPad. According to the passage, Wu finds it impossible to perfectly translate the vivid images in her mind into art. She said “Every time I draw, I feel annoyed that I can’t just copy and paste what’s in my head straight onto the iPad.” So she can’t perfectly copy the images in her mind onto the iPad. 【43题详解】 考查开放性试题。答案不唯一，可根据自己对吴雅朵视频的理解和喜好进行回答：我想看她的视频是因为她独特的呈现经典作品的方式让这些经典更有趣且更易于理解，这能帮助我更好地理解经典著作。故答案为I would like to watch her videos. Because her unique way of presenting classics makes them more interesting and accessible, which can help me better understand the classics. 第二节 (20分) 44. 假设你是红星中学的学生会主席李华，你校将举办“读书节”主题活动，请你用英文写一封电子邮件，邀请国际部交换生 Jim参加，内容包括： 1. 活动安排； 2. 邀请理由。 注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Jim, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best regards, Li Hua 【答案】One possible version: Dear Jim, I’m Li Hua, president of the Student Union at Hongxing High School. Our school will host a Reading Festival next week, and I’m writing to invite you to join us. The festival includes various activities such as book-sharing sessions, poetry readings, and discussions on classic literature. There will also be a pop-up book fair where students can exchange books and explore different cultures through reading. We would love for you to take part because your unique perspective as an international student will enrich our discussions and help promote cultural exchange. Your insights into English literature would be especially valuable. Looking forward to seeing you there! Best regards, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生用英文给国际部交换生Jim 写一封邀请邮件，邀请其参加学校举办的“读书节”主题活动。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 举办：host →hold 各种各样的：various →varieties of 宝贵的：valuable →precious 促进：promote →facilitate 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：I’m Li Hua, president of the Student Union at Hongxing High School. 拓展句：I’m Li Hua, who is president of the Student Union at Hongxing High School. 【点睛】【高分句型 1】There will also be a pop-up book fair where students can exchange books and explore different cultures through reading.（运用了where引导的定语从句） 【高分句型 2】We would love for you to take part because your unique perspective as an international student will enrich our discussions and help promote cultural exchange.（运用了because引导原因状语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 大兴区2024~2025学年度第二学期期中检测 高二英语 2025. 04 考生须知 1. 本试卷共10页，满分100分。考试时间90分钟。 2. 在试卷和答题卡上准确填写学校名称、班级、姓名和准考证号。 3. 试题答案一律填涂在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。 4. 在答题卡上，选择题用2B铅笔作答，其他题用黑色字迹签字笔作答。 第一部分 知识运用 (共两节，30分) 第一节 (共10小题；每小题1. 5分，共15分) 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 As a college student in my second year, I accidentally entered a creative writing class, thinking it was a literature course. The room was packed, with every seat taken. Even the waiting list was full. ____1____, I wondered what was going on. When the instructor introduced the course, I ____2____ my mistake. By the end of the session, however, I just felt a strong ____3____ to be a part of it. Maybe it was the energy in the room that drew me in. But joining the class seemed impossible, because I wasn’t ____4____ on the waiting list. Then the instructor asked for a volunteer to ____5____ the first workshop story. Whoever volunteered would have to write a whole story in a week. No one wanted to be the first. I saw my ____6____. I raised my hand and asked the instructor, “If I go first, will you give me a ____7____ in the class?” He agreed. Years later, I was working on a novel manuscript when a literary agent asked to read the first few pages. But I wasn’t ____8____ showing her anything because my manuscript was far from done. However, I knew the beginning of my manuscript was good. I also knew the agent might forget me if I waited. So I took a chance. I sent her the first three chapters. A month later, she ____9____ a contract with me based on those chapters alone. She has since seen me through the publication of three novels. As a novelist, I believe that hard work and focus helped me get where I am today. However, sometimes taking risks and seizing opportunities can ____10____ great success. 1. A. Amused B. Confused C. Excited D. Disappointed 2. A. noticed B. ignored C. corrected D. realized 3. A. dislike B. fear C. desire D. shame 4. A. just B. even C. either D. yet 5. A. submit B. publish C. edit D. review 6. A. strength B. risk C. problem D. chance 7. A. schedule B. comment C. spot D. grade 8. A. comfortable B. anxious C. delighted D. nervous 9. A. canceled B. signed C. broke D. ended 10. A. leave behind B. result from C. contribute to D. set aside 第二节 (共10小题；每小题1. 5分，共15分) A 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 As AI models become more integrated into our daily lives, the ability ____11____ (provide) clear and effective instructions will become a crucial skill. Therefore, a new field of study appears: prompt engineering. At its core, prompt engineering ____12____ (involve) writing prompts—natural language inputs that instruct AI models to produce specific outputs. While this may seem ____13____ (high) technical, the principles behind prompt engineering are designed to make AI more user-friendly. B 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 Harry Peksa, a nine-year-old boy, plans to cycle across Scotland this summer to collect money for charity. Last year, Harry and his dad ____14____ (ride) their bikes for about 1, 300 miles, ____15____ (raise) £5, 080 for a good cause. Interestingly, ____16____ keeps him going is the promise of a cheeseburger at the end of the journey. Harry’s adventure proves that with great courage and ____17____ (determine), kids can make a big difference. C 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 Kunqu, originating in the Kunshan-Taicang area of Jiangsu Province, ____18____ (know) as the “teacher or ancestor of a hundred operas” in China. Kunqu has a history of nearly 600 years, ____19____ combines singing and acting with graceful, stylized performances. In 2001, it was declared a “Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity” by UNESCO, indicating ____20____ (it) unique significance and artistic value. 第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节，38分) 第一节 (共14小题；每小题2分，共28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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A The United Nations Youth Environmental Leaders (UNYEL) initiative empowers youngsters to drive sustainable change in their communities. Each year, 30 leaders are selected for a two-year term to develop and perform projects focused on environmental conservation, climate action, and green innovation. They receive guidance, funding, and global networking opportunities. To qualify, candidates must first complete the Green Innovators Bootcamp. The Green Innovators Bootcamp is a three-week virtual training program held annually in March. Sessions cover topics like renewable energy, waste management, and community engagement. Live participation is encouraged, but recordings are available on the UNYEL platform. Weekly assignments involve designing mini-projects consistent with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) . The program targets individuals aged 15–22. After completing the bootcamp, candidates must submit a detailed proposal for an environmental project they intend to lead if chosen as a UNYEL. Graduates of the Green Innovators Bootcamp are well-prepared to tackle real-world environmental challenges. They gain practical skills and knowledge that enable them to create influential projects. The bootcamp also fosters a sense of global community among participants, who share ideas and collaborate across borders. Successful proposals often focus on innovative solutions such as community-based renewable energy systems, sustainable agriculture practices, or initiatives to reduce pollution. The UNYEL initiative not only supports individual growth but also promotes collective action towards a greener future. Qualifications: · At least six times of volunteer or professional experience. · Strong teamwork and problem-solving abilities. · Demonstrated passion for environmental advocacy. · Willingness to cooperate with international partners. · Fluency in English. 21. Selected UNYEL leaders can ________. A. attend live or recorded training programs B. complete Green Innovators Bootcamp voluntarily C. receive guidance and funding from global networking D. develop and conduct projects on environmental sustainability 22. Which of the following qualifications is mentioned for the UNYEL initiative? A. Willingness to create influential projects. B. Fluency in both English and other languages. C Strong teamwork and problem-solving abilities. D. At least a six-week volunteer or professional experience. 23. What is the possible benefit of UNYEL initiative? A. Facilitating collective action. B. Demonstrating individual passion. C. Fostering youngsters independence. D. Providing funds for environmental projects. B When I was a child, an artist lived in the woods at the far end of the street where I lived with my parents. I was always told not to adventure into those woods, which, naturally, aroused my curiosity endlessly. His name was Jacques. They said he was a “mad artist,” crazy and mean and he had a dog, who he kept tied to a tree with a very long rope so that no one could come near. I knew that part wasn’t true because I spent hours in those woods and never saw a dog or heard any barking. Jacques had a very unique artistic technique, not a “modern” artist, not “abstract” or “impressionist” or any other art form of which I admittedly know little. His was, in my description, “imaginary movement, ” or “not so still life” if one can imagine such an art form. I used to slip into those woods and watch Jacques for hours as I stood unnoticed among the shadows of huge trees in sunlight at the window of the shabby wooden hut that was his studio. I was always fascinated to watch him and was especially excited when he began a new painting. When he began a new painting, he always seemed to have an angry frown on his face. Then, his expression would change from angry to deep concentration as if his whole being was somehow pulled inside himself and the outside world disappeared. Afterward, he would look at the painting again and then move to the side, make a half-turn, and make a dramatic bow to an invisible audience as if he had been watched during the entire period of creation. I had watched him go through this entire procedure from start to finish, on more occasions than I can count, each time astonished by the amazing result of his precision. But there was one time, actually, the last time I watched him, as he stepped away from the canvas (画布), I was completely confused to see that the figure in the painting stared back at me, like a perfect mirror of me in my current disbelief, so clearly reflected on the canvas, it was chilling. How could he have caught what was not present when he didn’t even know I was there? Or did he? 24. Why was the author always told not to go into the woods? A. The woods were at the far end of the street. B. Jacques had a dog running wild in the woods. C. Jacques was considered dangerous and unkind. D. The woods were dangerous because of wild animals. 25. Which words can be used to describe Jacques? A Focused and odd. B. Angry and frustrated. C. Social and impressive. D. Scared and bad-tempered. 26. What can be inferred from the author’s confusion? A. The author had already predicted the content of the painting. B. The painting’s mirror-like effect was due to a technical error. C. Jacques might have been aware of the author’s presence all along. D. Jacques intentionally painted the author’s reflection to frighten him. 27. What can we learn from this passage? A. Art speaks where words fail. B. Art reveals the unseen observer. C. Art lightens truths that canvas cannot carry. D. Art bridges the gap between reality and imagination. C It is late at night. You are alone and wandering empty streets in search of your parked car when you hear footsteps creeping up from behind. Your heart pounds; your blood pressure skyrockets. Your stomach knots, and your muscles curve, ready to sprint or fight. Experiences like this reveal the tight integration between brain and body in the creation of mind — thoughts, perceptions, feelings and personality unique to each of us. The brain gives most people a vivid sensory cognition of the world. But those who might attempt to preserve their mind by uploading its data into a computer miss a critical point: “The body is essential to the mind.” How is this crucial brain-body connection orchestrated? The answer involves the very unusual vagus nerve (迷走神经). The longest nerve in the body, it winds its way from the brain throughout the head and trunk, issuing commands to our organs and receiving sensations from them. Much of the puzzling range of functions it regulates, such as mood, learning, and fear, are automatic and operate without conscious control. The vagus nerve is the conduit of the mind. The most vigorous current research involves stimulating this nerve with electricity to enhance cognition and memory and for a variety of therapies for neurological (神经学) and psychological disorders. But how could stimulating a single nerve potentially have such wide-ranging psychological and cognitive benefits? To understand this, we must understand the vagus nerve itself. The vagus nerve connects the brainstem to the body's organs. Signals between the brainstem and the body travel up and down the nerve to twist your gut (肠道) for digestion, organize your immune system, pace your heart, and dial your blood pressure up and down. Its influence goes beyond basic life support. The vagus nerve is critical to generating mind by integrating the brain and body. Choking is terrifying because death could be mere minutes away. That heightened mental state is dependent on signals coming from the body — the inability to breathe or swallow — and the vagus nerve both senses and controls the choking response. Many other mental states depend on the mind-body connection that involves information going to the brain and out of the brain. The vagus nerve is that connection. Its length and widespread nature throughout the brain as well as the body allow it to coordinate such diverse bodily functions in a way that independent nerves could not. 28. The first paragraph is to ________. A. make an assumption B. introduce the topic C. highlight an opinion D. illustrate an argument 29. What does the word “conduit” underlined in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Circle. B. Pathway. C. Clue. D. Tool. 30. The vagus nerve coordinates bodily functions mainly due to its ________. A. conscious regulation ability B. exclusive control of digestion C. direct link to mental disorders D. length and widespread distribution 31. It is implied in this passage that the vagus nerve ________. A. contributes greatly to the generation of mind B. regulates body and brain responses separately C. connects organs and receives commands from them D. stimulates electricity to enhance cognition and memory D In an article published on July 1st in Nature Medicine, Dr Herr and his team at MIT describe seven people with below-the-knee amputations (截肢) who can now walk normally with the help of surgery and new robotic prostheses (假肢). For the first time, Dr Herr says, people have been able to walk with bionic legs — mechanical prostheses that mimic their biological counterparts — that can be fully controlled by their brains. As the most important muscles in a complete leg come in pairs, so that one muscle can stretch while the other contracts, the goal of Dr Herr's procedure was to replicate (复制) this structure in those who had undergone amputations. The surgery, therefore, involved sewing together the ends of two sets of leg muscles in the remaining part of the participants’ legs. Each of these new connections forms a so-called agonist-antagonist myoneural interface, or AMI. This, in effect, replicates the mechanisms necessary for movement as well as the perception of the limb's position in space. Traditional amputations, in contrast, create no such pairings in place of the ones removed. Dr Herr's team then gave each of the participants a battery-powered prosthesis developed in their lab, along with a small electrical controller. The prosthesis was connected to the AMI by electrodes on the skin, such that the controller could pick up the AMI muscle movements and translate them to movement in the prosthesis. Once the robotic leg was linked to the AMI, nerve signals travelling from the brain to the muscles and back allowed the participants to have full control of their new legs. Though prostheses controlled by nerve signals have been designed before, these were typically only controlled by the participants' brains during certain movements, such as when the foot was off the ground, in the “swing phase” of walking. But in the latest study the participants were in charge at all times. “No previous study was able to show this level of brain control, ” says Dr Herr. Dr Herr's “promising and beautiful” approach could be the end goal for below-the-knee amputations. But it remains to be seen if it could achieve similar results for people with amputations involving knees or upper-body limbs. Nor will everyone be able to get the AMIs they need. Decades after his amputation, Dr Herr has only enough muscle mass to construct an AMI for a robotic ankle, but not a whole robotic foot. He says he is considering it regardless. Even if he cannot get the full effect, it may prove a sensible step. 32. What is the purpose of creating AMI during the surgery? A. To reduce the risk of infection in amputees. B. To connect the prosthesis directly to the electrodes. C. To sew together the ends of two sets of leg muscles. D To replicate the muscle pairing mechanism of complete legs. 33. What can we learn from the passage? A. Dr Herr is determined to further his research. B. Everyone will be able to get the AMIs they need. C. Prostheses controlled by nerve signals is a new design. D. Robotic Prosthesis is suitable for people with upper-body amputation. 34. Which would be the best title for the passage? A. AMI Muscle Movements B. Below-The-Knee Amputations C. The Full Brain-Controlled Bionic Legs D. The Rapid Development of Prostheses 第二节 (共5小题；每小题2分，共10分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 In a rapidly changing world, the concept of a job for life has become as rare as a dial-up internet connection. This shift from stable, long-term employment and single-employer careers to a world where frequent job changes are the norm comes directly from globalization, rapid technological advancements and the changing ideas about work. ____35____ This has made job markets fiercely competitive and talent and opportunities in the labor market more diverse and digitally accessible. Jobs can be widely publicized and explored online and are no longer tied to your city of birth. The job market is transforming, with new careers emerging as automation and artificial intelligence (AI) advances. Advanced software in banking and finance means data analysis can be automated. ____36____ These changes highlight the need for professionals to update their skills and adapt to a technologically evolving job market. Career paths have become fluid and multi-directional. ____37____ It’s about exploring different paths, switching jobs and industries and sometimes even venturing into freelancing and the gig economy. How are employers coping with this shift? Employers are rethinking strategies for career development with emphasis on providing diverse and flexible career opportunities supporting continuous learning, and acknowledging unconventional career paths. ____38____ And for the individuals stepping into the workforce, the message is clear. Take charge of your career development. ____39____ Make preparation to navigate through transitions and uncertainties. In these dynamic career landscapes, adaptability and resilience are your best allies that help you craft a fulfilling, meaningful career. A. It’s no longer just about getting a regular paycheck. B. Rapid technological advancements can’t be ignored. C. Risks and price policies can be efficiently assessed using AI. D. They want to balance their work and life in a changing world. E. Be optimistic, embrace change, and continually update your skills. F. Globalization has turned the world economy into a giant, interconnected web. G. This approach is a strategy to attract talent in a highly competitive job market. 第三部分 书面表达 (共两节，32分) 第一节 (共4小题；第40、41题各2分，第42题3分，第43题5分，共12分) 阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英语回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 How can the vitality (生命力) of classic literary works be kept alive in the digital age? Wu Yaduo, a 17-year-old high school student, offers her answer. Using her iPad, Wu turns stories from classical literature — like A Dream of Red Mansions, as well as the lives of famous poets like Li Bai into animated, hand-drawn videos. Her videos have attracted tens of thousands of followers and millions of views online. To Wu, these works are intergenerational because they explore universal human emotions and lasting social themes. However, she believes it is important to bridge the gap between these classics and modern life, making them more relatable and interesting, especially for younger audiences. Wu decided to start with texts from high school Chinese textbooks after noticing that many students aren’t interested in these works simply because they have to learn them for school. “Classics shouldn’t be placed on a pedestal (神坛) ; instead, we should bring them closer, making them a part of our daily lives,” Wu said. In her videos, Wu focuses on bringing text and sound elements together. For example, her adaptation of A Dream of Red Mansions was inspired by a song with a sad tone from a Chinese band. Wu avoids telling stories in a traditional way; she wants her work to be “spicy”. A fan of an avant-garde (前卫的) movies and artworks, her hand-drawn animations are often filled with bright colors, dramatic tension, and striking visual impact. Her unique method has received a lot of support from those around her. However, Wu still has regrets about her work. She finds it impossible to perfectly translate the vivid images in her mind into art. “Every time I draw, I feel annoyed that I can’t just copy and paste what’s in my head straight onto the iPad. It would be so much more amazing if I could,” she said. “But I still always look forward to my next piece.” 40. According to Wu, why are the classics passed on from generation to generation? ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 41. What gave Wu the inspiration to adapt A Dream of Red Mansions into a video? ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 42. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. Wu creates vivid images in her mind and she perfectly copies them straight onto the iPad. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 43. Would you like to watch any of the videos by Wu? Why or why not? (In about 40 words) ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 (20分) 44. 假设你是红星中学的学生会主席李华，你校将举办“读书节”主题活动，请你用英文写一封电子邮件，邀请国际部交换生 Jim参加，内容包括： 1. 活动安排； 2. 邀请理由。 注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Jim, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best regards, Li Hua 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $