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内江六中 2024-2025 学年(下)高 2026 届期中考试 英语试题 考试时间：120 分钟 满分：150 分 第Ⅰ卷 选择题(满分 95 分) 第一部分:听力(共两节,满分 30 分) 第一节 (共 5 小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分) 听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。 每段对话仅读一遍。 1．Where does the conversation probably take place? A．In a library. B．In a bookstore. C．In a classroom. 2．How does the woman feel now? A．Relaxed. B．Excited. C．Exhausted. 3．How much will the man pay? A．$20. B．$80. C．$100. 4．What does the man tell Jane to do? A．Meet Mr. Douglas. B．Return at 3 o’clock. C．Postpone his appointment. 5．Why would David quit his job? A．To go back to school. B．To start his own firm. C．To work for his friend. 第二节(共 15 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分) 听下面 5 段对话。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题 5 秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6．What does the man want the woman to do? A．Check the cupboard. B．Clean the balcony. C．Buy an umbrella. 7．What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Husband and wife. B．Employer and employee. C．Shop assistant and customer. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8．Where did the woman go at the weekend? A．The city centre. B．The forest park. C．The man’s home. 9．How did the man spend his weekend? A．Packing for a move. B．Going out with Jenny. C．Looking for a new house. 10．What will the woman do for the man? A．Take Henry to hospital. B．Stay with his kid. C．Look after his pet. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 11．What is Mr. Stone doing now? A．Eating lunch. B．Having a meeting. C．Writing a diary. 12．Why does the man want to see Mr. Stone? A．To discuss a program. B．To make a travel plan. C．To ask for sick leave. 13．When will the man meet Mr. Stone this afternoon? A．At 3:00. B．At 3:30. C．At 3:45. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 14．What are the speakers talking about? A．A company. B．An interview. C．A job offer. 15．Who is Monica Stansfield? A．A junior specialist. B．A department manager. C．A sales assistant. 16．When will the man hear from the woman? A．On Tuesday. B．On Wednesday. C．On Thursday. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17．What did John enjoy doing in his childhood? A．Touring France. B．Playing outdoors. C．Painting pictures. 18．What did John do after he moved to the US? A．He did business. B．He studied biology. C．He worked on a farm. 19．Why did John go hunting? A．For food. B．For pleasure. C．For money. 20．What is the subject of John’s works? A．American birds. B．Natural scenery. C．Family life. 第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节，满分 50 分) 第一节 (共 15 小题：每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项 (A、B、C 和 D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Four Science Research Competitions for High Schoolers Participating in a science research competition as a high schooler can inspire you to explore more in the field of scientific research, making you a more competitive candidate during the college admissions process. Here are four science research competitions designed for high schoolers. Breakthrough Junior Challenge The Breakthrough Junior Challenge tasks students with creating a short two-minute video in which they explain a complex scientific concept and demonstrate how it works in practice. Awards include a$250,000 college scholarship, and a$50,000 award to a teacher of the winner’s choosing. Eye on the Future Teen Video Contest Participants are tasked with creating a video between 30 seconds and three minutes long, either on their own or in teams of up to three members. Winners receive a paid trip to the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair This competition is the world’s largest international pre-college STEM competition. Students showcase independent research and compete across 22 categories for awards ranging from $500 to$75,000. This is not a group-based competition — individual students sign up for local school science fairs before advancing to upper-level competitions. American Academy of Neurology Neuroscience Research Prize This competition challenges students to investigate problems regarding the brain or nervous system. It is only open to individual students — group projects are excluded. Winners receive a monetary prize and the chance to present their projects at the AAN Annual Meeting. 1. What is the aim of the competitions? A. To train to be a candidate for ideal colleges. B. To ensure admission to the dream college. C. To fuel the passion for scientific research. D. To select outstanding talents from high school. 2. What do the first two competitions have in common? A. Creation of a video is a must. B. Winners will receive a paid trip. C. The participants need to pull together. D. The winner’s teacher is also presented an award. 3. Which competition might enable participants to become a doctor? A. Breakthrough Junior Challenge B. American Academy of Neurology Neuroscience Research Prize C. Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair D. Eye on the Future Teen Video Contest 【答案】1. C 2. A 3. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个科学研究比赛的情况。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Participating in a science research competition as a high schooler can inspire you to explore more in the field of scientific research, making you a more competitive candidate during the college admissions process.(作为一名高中生，参加科学研究竞赛可以激发你在科学研究领域进行更多的探索，使你在大学录取过程中更具竞争力)”可知，比赛的目的是激发人们对科学研究的热情。故选C。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“The Breakthrough Junior Challenge tasks students with creating a short two-minute video in which they explain a complex scientific concept and demonstrate how it works in practice.(“突破少年挑战赛”要求学生制作一个两分钟的短视频，在视频中解释一个复杂的科学概念，并展示其在实践中的应用)”以及第四段“Participants are tasked with creating a video between 30 seconds and three minutes long, either on their own or in teams of up to three members. (参与者的任务是制作一段30秒到3分钟长的视频，可以自己制作，也可以组成最多三人的团队)”可知，前两个比赛的共同之处是必须制作视频。故选A。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“This competition challenges students to investigate problems regarding the brain or nervous system.(这项竞赛要求学生调查有关大脑或神经系统的问题)”可知，美国神经学会神经科学研究奖可能使参与者成为一名医生。故选B。 B One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. It is absolutely the case in Turkey where garbage collectors started collecting books that have been thrown away and ended up opening a library. It started when garbage man Durson Ipek found a bag of abandoned books when he was working and then it snowballed from there. Ipek and other garbage men started gathering the books they found on the streets that were ready for landfills (垃圾填埋地) and as their collection started to grow, so did word of mouth. Soon, local residents started donating books directly. The library was initially available only to the garbage employees and their families to use but as the collection grew, so did public interest and the library was opened to the public in 2017． “On the one hand, there were those who were leaving these books on the streets. On the other hand, others were looking for these books,” Ankaya mayor Alper Tasdelen told CNN. “We started to discuss the idea of creating a library from these books. When everyone supported it, this project happened.” All the books that are found are sorted and checked for condition. If they pass, they go on the shelves. Today, the library has over 6,000 books that range from fiction to nonfiction and there’s a very popular children’s section that even has a collection of comic books. An entire section is devoted to scientific research and there are also books available in English and French. The collection has grown so large that the library loans books to schools and educational programs. “Village school teachers from all over Turkey are requesting books,” Tasdelen told CNN. The government has to hire a full-time employee to administrate the library. This library is incredibly popular. It is frequently filled with the children of the city’s workers and students from nearby schools. There is a waiting room set up for readers and chess boards for the people who visit the library. You can even enjoy a cup of tea in the waiting room. 4. What can we infer from paragraph 2? A. Every citizen was accessible to the library at the beginning. B. The collection of abandoned books drew few people’s attention. C. The abandoned books would have gone to waste without the garbage men. D. Local residents made little contribution to the collection of abandoned books. 5. What do we know about the library of abandoned books? A. It features books of scientific research. B. It has an entire section of books in English and French. C Schools and educational programs have access to the books. D. Books need to be sorted and checked for condition before being donated. 6. Why does the government have to hire a full-time employee? A. To make sure that the books in the library won’t be stolen. B. To advertise the library to more Turkish villages. C. To meet the demands from educational programs. D. To help arrange donated books in the correct order. 7. What does the passage mainly talk about? A. Popularity of the library of abandoned books in Turkey. B. Reasons why the library of abandoned books was founded. C. Benefits of the library of abandoned books to Turkish citizens. D. People’s high demand for books on the library of abandoned books. 【答案】4. C 5. C 6. C 7. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文讲述了土耳其人民如何变废为宝，将遗弃的书籍收集起来并建立起一座广受好评的图书馆的故事。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。 根据文章第二段“Ipek and other garbage men started gathering the books they found on the streets that were ready for landfills (垃圾填埋地) and as their collection started to grow, so did word of mouth. (Ipek和其他垃圾工开始收集他们在街上发现的准备填埋的书籍，随着他们的收藏不断增加，口碑也开始传播)”可知，如果没有这些垃圾工，这些书籍就会被废弃。故选C。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“The collection has grown so large that the library loans books to schools and educational programs. (藏书量如此之大，以至于图书馆将书籍借给学校和教育项目)”可知，学校和教育项目可以借阅这些书籍。故选C。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。 根据文章第五段“Village school teachers from all over Turkey are requesting books,”Tasdelen told CNN. The government has to hire a full-time employee to administrate the library. (塔斯德伦告诉CNN：“来自土耳其各地的乡村学校老师都在索要书籍”，因此政府不得不雇用一名全职员工来管理这家图书馆)”可知，政府雇用全职员工是为了满足教育项目的需求。故选C。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“This library is incredibly popular. It is frequently filled with the children of the city’s workers and students from nearby schools.( 这个图书馆非常受欢迎。它经常挤满了城市工人的孩子和附近学校的学生)”可知，文章从垃圾收集者收集废书并创办图书馆开始，介绍了这一项目如何变得十分成功和受欢迎，满足了市民和学校对书籍的需求。因此，文章的主要内容是关于土耳其废弃图书图书馆的受欢迎程度。故选A。 C Scientists already knew African gray parrots are particularly clever, with large brains and exceptional problem-solving skills. But they wondered if these birds, separated from great apes by some 300 million years of evolution, also possess advanced social abilities, like helping one another. Corvids, another group of so-called “intelligent” birds that includes crows, have so far failed to demonstrate this ability, according to Desiree Brucks, a Swiss biologist. “Parrots had not been tested yet,” says Brucks. “So it remained an open question whether or not the ability to help each other actively may have evolved (进化) within birds.” Brucks and his colleague placed many paired combinations of eight African grays into glass enclosures (围栏), with a hole cut in a dividing wall that allowed the two birds to interact. The scientists then trained the parrots to trade coins to a person through another hole in exchange for nuts. When one parrot had all the coins, it would assist its coinless partner by gifting some of them through the dividing wall. The parrots tended to give more coins to friends and family, but would also help parrots they had never met. Importantly, the parrots didn’t help when their partner was blocked from accessing the experimenter, suggesting they could recognize when their assistance was needed, or even useful. This behavior, detailed in their study, published this week in the journal Current Biology, is possibly a consequence of evolving in giant, moving groups where an altruistic reputation is important. Katherine Cronin, a zoologist in Chicago, approves the study for ruling out simple playfulness as an explanation for passing the coins. “We can be pretty confident that the African gray parrots are considering the benefits available to their partners,” Cronin says. She points out the research adds to growing evidence of selflessness across the animal kingdom—and reminds us it is not unique to humans. 8. What is the study mainly about? A. The living habits of African gray parrots. B. The social abilities of African gray parrots. C. The problem-solving skills of African gray parrots. D. The comparison between African gray parrots and crows. 9. How did the researchers test the parrots’ ability to help each other? A. By setting up the parrots enclosures. B. By observing parrots work in groups. C. By creating a situation for parrots to share coins. D. By assessing the parrots’ intelligence separately. 10. What does the underlined word “altruistic” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A. Selfless. B. Impressive. C. Fearless. D. Professional. 11. Where is this article most likely taken from? A. A nature guidebook. B. A pet care magazine. C. A scientific journal. D. A bird-watching newsletter. 【答案】8. B 9. C 10. A 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一项针对非洲灰鹦鹉的社交能力的研究，实验显示，这种鹦鹉能够互相帮助，通过赠送硬币来协助同伴获取坚果，且不仅限于亲友，还包括陌生鹦鹉。这进一步证实了动物王国中的利他行为，表明这种行为并非人类独有。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“But they wondered if these birds, separated from great apes by some 300 million years of evolution, also possess advanced social abilities, like helping one another. (但他们想知道，这些在大约3亿年的进化过程中从类人猿中分离出来的鸟类，是否也拥有高级的社交能力，比如互相帮助)”可知，这项研究主要是探究非洲灰鹦鹉的社交能力。故选B项。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Brucks and his colleague placed many paired combinations of eight African grays into glass enclosures (围栏), with a hole cut in a dividing wall that allowed the two birds to interact. The scientists then trained the parrots to trade coins to a person through another hole in exchange for nuts. (Brucks和他的同事将八只非洲灰鸟的配对成许多组合，放入玻璃围栏中，在分隔墙上开一个洞，让两只鸟互动。然后，科学家们训练鹦鹉通过另一个洞向一个人交换硬币，以换取坚果)”可知，研究人员通过创造一个让鹦鹉分享硬币的环境来测试鹦鹉互相帮助的能力。故选C项。 【10题详解】 词句猜测题。根据画线词的下文““We can be pretty confident that the African gray parrots are considering the benefits available to their partners,” Cronin says. She points out the research adds to growing evidence of selflessness across the animal kingdom—and reminds us it is not unique to humans. (Cronin说：“我们可以很有信心地说，非洲灰鹦鹉正在考虑为它们的伴侣提供好处。”她指出，这项研究为动物王国的无私行为提供了越来越多的证据，并提醒我们，这并非人类所独有)”可知，非洲灰鹦鹉会为伴侣考虑，能够提供无私的帮助。由此推知，在迁移类群体中利他的名誉很重要，可以帮助它们生存，由此它们进化出利他的行为，画线词应该是“利他的，无私的”，与Selfless意思一致。故选A项。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第二段中““Parrots had not been tested yet,” says Brucks. “So it remained an open question whether or not the ability to help each other actively may have evolved (进化) within birds.” (Brucks说：“鹦鹉还没有被测试过，因此，鸟类相互帮助的能力是否已经进化出来，这仍然是一个悬而未决的问题。”)”可知，文章介绍了Brucks开展的针对非洲灰鹦鹉的社交能力的研究，主要包括研究目的、实验方法、实验结果、结果分析及研究意义的内容。结合选项可知，文章最有可能出自科学期刊。A. 一本自然指南；B. 一本宠物护理杂志；D. 一份观鸟通讯。故选C项。 D Artificial intelligence(AI)models have long surpassed (超过) just creating text responses and images. Now, with only one sentence, OpenAI’s latest text-to-video model, Sora, can turn your words into video with good visual quality while faithfully following your content instructions. Sora is said to perform better than many other existing models with similar functions. The Al model can create video at suitable aspect ratios (屏幕高宽比) for different devices such as both widescreen videos and vertical videos that we usually see on social media. It also lets users quickly test out content in lower quality before making the high-quality version, which helps speed up output. Aside from this, its ability to present videos in a realistic and smooth manner is amazing. Sora can create detailed scenes with several characters, scientific types of motion, and accurate subject and background details while generating multiple shots with a single video. Beyond the user’s requests, it also understands how these elements exist in the real world. For example, reflections in the water changes as a woman walks by. Sora’s performance wouldn’t be possible without its helpful assistant, ChatGPT, which transforms simple sentences into detailed descriptions. improving the accuracy of output according to the user’s prompts (提示语). However, the current model isn’t perfect. It may have trouble accurately showing how things move in a complicated scene and might not get how one action leads to another. For example, if someone eats part of a cookie in a Sora-made video, the cookie might not look like it’s been bitten into. The model might mix up directions like left and right, and find it hard to describe events in the right order. As of February, Sora is still in the testing stage of development. OpenAI is now inviting cybersecurity professionals to make random attacks on Sora’s system, aiming to test the model’s possible weaknesses and risks. Sora has also been open to some visual artists, designers and filmmakers. Their feedback (反馈) will assist OpenAI in enhancing the model to better serve creative professionals. 12 What is the main focus of paragraphs 2-3? A. Sora’s strengths. B. Sora’s variety. C. Sora’s development. D. Sora’s techniques. 13. How does ChatGPT contributes to Sora’s capabilities? A. By specifying user input. B. By providing verbal feedback. C. By examining sample videos. D. By improving video quality. 14. Why does the author provide the example in paragraph 5? A. To stress Sora’s potential safety risks. B. To illustrate Sora’s existing limitations. C. To show Sora’s perfect performance. D. To explain the concept of a space time patch. 15. What can we know about Sora up to now? A. It has been made available to various industries. B. Its commercial release has been called off. C. It has exposed alarming security issues. D. It is undergoing testing and improvement. 【答案】12. A 13. A 14. B 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要讲述了最新的文本到视频模型Sora可以将您的文字转换为视觉质量良好的视频，同时忠实地遵循您的内容说明，文章讲述了这个视频模型的优势以及局限性。 【12题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第二段内容“Sora is said to perform better than many other existing models with similar functions. The Al model can create video at suitable aspect ratios(屏幕高宽比)for different devices, such as both widescreen videos and vertical videos that we usually see on social media. It also lets users quickly test out content in lower quality before making the high-quality version, which helps speed up output.( 据说Sora的性能比许多具有类似功能的现有模型都要好。人工智能模型可以为不同的设备创建合适的宽高比视频，比如我们通常在社交媒体上看到的宽屏视频和垂直视频。它还允许用户在制作高质量版本之前快速测试低质量的内容，这有助于加快输出速度。)”以及第三段的“Aside from this, its ability to present videos in a realistic and smooth manner is amazing.( 除此之外，它以逼真和流畅的方式呈现视频的能力令人惊叹。)”可知，这两段主要讲述Sora的优势。故选A。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段的“Sora’s performance wouldn’t be possible without its helpful assistant, ChatGPT, which transforms simple sentences into detailed descriptions, improving the accuracy of output according to the user’s prompts(提示语).(如果没有它的助手ChatGPT, Sora的表现是不可能的，ChatGPT可以将简单的句子转换成详细的描述,根据用户提示提高输出的准确性。)”可推知，ChatGPT可以将简单的句子转换成详细的描述，通过特定用户用户输入的提示词，提高准确性，提升了Sora的能力。故选A。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段的“However, the current model isn’t perfect. It may have trouble accurately showing how things move in a complicated scene and might not get how one action leads to another.(然而，目前的模式并不完美。它可能无法准确地显示复杂场景中的事物如何移动，也可能无法理解一个动作如何导致另一个动作。)”以及接下来的例子“For example, if someone eats part of a cookie in a Sora-made video, the cookie might not look like it’s been bitten into. The model might mix up directions like left and right, and find it hard to describe events in the right order.( 例如，如果有人在Sora制作的视频中吃了一部分饼干，饼干可能看起来不像被咬过。模型可能会混淆方向，如左和右，并发现很难以正确的顺序描述事件。)”可推断，下文的例子是为了说明Sora的局限性。故选B。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段内容“As of February, Sora is still in the testing stage of development. OpenAI is now inviting cybersecurity professionals to make random attacks on Sora’s system, aiming to test the model’s possible weaknesses and risks. Sora has also been open to some visual artists, designers and filmmakers. Their feedback(反馈)will assist OpenAI in enhancing the model to better serve creative professionals.( 截至今年2月，Sora仍处于测试开发阶段。OpenAI正在邀请网络安全专家对Sora的系统进行随机攻击，旨在测试该模型可能存在的弱点和风险。Sora也向一些视觉艺术家、设计师和电影制作人开放。他们的反馈将帮助OpenAI改进模型，更好地为创意专业人士服务。)”可知，Sora正在测试和改进。故选D。 第二节 (共 5 小题;每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Science shows that attraction isn’t just about looks. ___16___ The following simple ways will help you boost attractiveness and impact how others perceive you. Master the power of a smile. A genuine smile can significantly boost your attractiveness. Research shows that a better smile enhances facial appeal for both men and women. Smiling not only makes you look more approachable but also signals warmth, confidence, and positive emotions. ___17___ Be a good audience. Want to increase your appeal instantly? Laugh at someone’s jokes sincerely. A study conducted in the United States and Norway found that expressing amusement — giggling or laughing — when someone makes a joke significantly increases romantic interest. ___18___ As a result, interactions become more engaging and attractive. ___19___ Appearing energetic and lively boosts attractiveness. Facial expressions and body language that convey liveliness, activity, and enthusiasm make someone seem more appealing. Since videos capture liveliness better than static (静态的) images, if you’re using dating apps or social media, consider using video s instead of just photos to highlight your dynamic presence. Maximize the “cheerleader effect”. Want to appear more attractive? Make the best use of the “cheerleader effect” by spending time with a group of people that includes at least some attractive individuals. ___20___ So next time you want to make a great impression, gather your charming friends and let the magic of the group work for you! Attractiveness is about embracing your best qualities, building confidence, and forming meaningful connections. Remember, the most attractive version of you is the one that feels happy, empowered, and unapologetically yourself. A. Be real in videos. B. Make your energy obvious. C. All of them are highly attractive qualities. D. Surround yourself with a group of interesting people. E. Humor creates a sense of connection and playfulness. F. It’s about how you carry yourself, connect with others, and highlight your best qualities. G. It’s because the brain averages facial features in groups, unnoticeably improving perceived beauty. 【答案】16. F 17. C 18. E 19. B 20. G 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要阐述了吸引力不仅仅取决于外表，还涉及如何展现自己、与他人建立联系以及突出个人优点等方面。 【16题详解】 根据上文“Science shows that attraction isn’t just about looks.(科学表明，吸引力不仅仅关乎外貌。)”可知，吸引力不仅仅与外貌有关。选项F“It’s about how you carry yourself, connect with others, and highlight your best qualities.(它关乎你如何展现自己，与他人建立联系，以及突出自己的最佳品质。)”进一步说明吸引力还与如何展现自己、与他人建立联系以及突出自己的最佳品质有关，与前文形成对应，解释了吸引力的其他方面。故选F。 【17题详解】 根据上文“Smiling not only makes you look more approachable but also signals warmth, confidence, and positive emotions.(微笑不仅会让你看起来更易接近，还能传递出温暖、自信和积极的情绪。)”可知，微笑能让人看起来更平易近人，还能传递温暖、自信和积极的情绪。选项C“All of them are highly attractive qualities.(所有这些都是极具吸引力的品质。)”中的“All of them”指代前文提到的这些品质，说明这些都是极具吸引力的品质，符合语境。故选C。 【18题详解】 根据上文“A study conducted in the United States and Norway found that expressing amusement — giggling or laughing — when someone makes a joke significantly increases romantic interest.(一项在美国和挪威进行的研究发现，当有人讲笑话时，表现出开心——咯咯笑或大笑——会显著增加对方对你的浪漫兴趣。)”可知，对别人的笑话真诚地发笑能增加浪漫吸引力。选项E“Humor creates a sense of connection and playfulness.(幽默能营造出一种联系感和轻松愉快的氛围。)”解释了幽默能创造一种联系和好玩的感觉，说明了发笑能增加吸引力的原因。故选E。 【19题详解】 空处为段首句，为本段主要内容。根据下文“Appearing energetic and lively boosts attractiveness. Facial expressions and body language that convey liveliness, activity, and enthusiasm make someone seem more appealing. Since videos capture liveliness better than static (静态的) images, if you’re using dating apps or social media, consider using video s instead of just photos to highlight your dynamic presence.(表现得精力充沛、充满活力会提升你的吸引力。传递出活力、积极和热情的面部表情和肢体语言会让一个人看起来更有魅力。由于视频比静态图片更能捕捉到活力，如果你在使用约会应用程序或社交媒体，考虑使用视频而不只是照片，来突出你充满活力的形象。)”可知，本段主要讲述的是展现出精力充沛和充满活力会提升吸引力。选项B“Make your energy obvious.(让你的活力显而易见)”符合该段主旨。故选B。 【20题详解】 上文“Maximize the “cheerleader effect”. Want to appear more attractive? Make the best use of the “cheerleader effect” by spending time with a group of people that includes at least some attractive individuals.(最大化“啦啦队效应”。想让自己显得更有吸引力吗？充分利用“啦啦队效应”，多花时间和一群人在一起，这群人中至少有一些有魅力的人。)”提到了“啦啦队效应”，即和一群人在一起，其中包括一些有魅力的人，会让自己显得更有吸引力。选项G“It’s because the brain averages facial features in groups, unnoticeably improving perceived beauty.(这是因为大脑会对群体中的面部特征进行平均化处理，在不知不觉中提升了人们感知到的美感。)”解释了原因，即大脑会对群体中的面部特征进行平均化处理，从而在不知不觉中提升了人们感知到的美感。故选G。 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分 30 分) 第一节 (共 15 小题;每小题 1 分，满分 15 分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I’ve always been terrified of heights. The thought of being up high made my heart ___21___ and my hands sweat. But one summer, my friends and I decided to try rock climbing, and I chose to face my ___22___. We arrived at the climbing gym, and the ___23___ walls above us seemed like a huge challenge. When my friends eagerly put on their climbing belts and started practicing on the lower routes, I ___24___. I watched them with a mix of admiration and ___25___. I could feel a wave of self-doubt wash over me. When it was my ___26___, I finally took a deep breath and tied my belt. The first few feet were manageable, but as I climbed higher, my fear ___27___. My hands shook, and I grasped the holds ___28___. “You’re doing great!” my friends ___29___ from below, but I could barely hear them for the thundering of my own heart. I looked down and immediately _____30_____ it, as the ground seemed so far away. I _____31_____, trying to steady my breathing. I knew I had two choices: give up or keep going. I chose the latter. Slowly, I _____32_____ upward. The higher I climbed, the more my confidence grew. When I finally reached the top, I couldn’t _____33_____ the smile on my face and felt a sense of _____34_____. That day, I learned that sometimes, the hardest part of overcoming a fear is taking the first _____35_____. 21. A. break B. fly C. sing D. race 22. A. danger B. fear C. duty D. future 23. A. dividing B. bearing C. towering D. enclosing 24. A. complained B. hesitated C. agreed D. failed 25. A. anxiety B. sympathy C. gratitude D. desire 26. A. choice B. favorite C. turn D. way 27. A. faded away B. moved on C. held back D. built up 28. A. tightly B. lightly C. calmly D. skillfully 29. A. stressed B. cheered C. joked D. responded 30. A. regretted B. discovered C. enjoyed D. made 31. A. cried B. waved C. froze D. accepted 32. A. edged B. jumped C. landed D. guided 33. A. put B. contain C. force D. feel 34. A. responsibility B. direction C. balance D. achievement 35. A. sight B. impression C. step D. chance 【答案】21. D 22. B 23. C 24. B 25. A 26. C 27. D 28. A 29. B 30. A 31. C 32. A 33. B 34. D 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章通过描述作者克服恐高症的经历，展现了个人成长和挑战自我的过程。文章详细叙述了作者从犹豫、害怕到最终成功登顶的心路历程，以及在这个过程中获得的成就感和自我认知。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：一想到身处高处，我的心就会狂跳，双手也会冒汗。A. break打破、中断；B. fly飞；C. sing唱；D. race比赛、因害怕、兴奋等急速跳动。根据上文“I’ve always been terrified of heights.”可知，作者恐高，所以一想到在高处，应该是心跳加速。故选D。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：但在一个夏天，我和朋友们决定尝试攀岩，而我选择直面自己的恐惧。A. danger危险；B. fear恐惧；C. duty责任；D. future未来。根据上文“I’ve always been terrified of heights.”可知，作者恐高。由此可推测，作者决定尝试攀岩是为了直面自己的恐惧。故选B。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们来到了攀岩馆，展现在我们面前的高耸岩壁似乎是一个巨大的挑战。A. dividing划分；B. bearing忍受、承受；C. towering高耸；D. enclosing包围、封闭。根据空后“walls above us seemed like a huge challenge”可知，作者觉得这是个巨大挑战，结合作者恐高，可推测这里是说高耸的墙壁。故选C。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我的朋友们急切地系上攀岩安全带，开始在较低的路线上练习时，我却犹豫了。A. complained抱怨；B. hesitated犹豫；C. agreed同意；D. failed失败。根据下文“I watched them with a mix of admiration and ___5___ . I could feel a wave of self-doubt wash over me.”可知，作者看到朋友们急切地开始练习，自己已经开始心生犹豫。故选B。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我怀着既钦佩又焦虑的复杂心情看着他们。A. anxiety焦虑；B. sympathy同情；C. gratitude感激；D. desire欲望。根据上文“I’ve always been terrified of heights.”可知，作者恐高。由此可推测，因为作者恐高，看到朋友们去攀岩，自己又不敢，所以此时心情是既羡慕又焦虑。故选A。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：轮到我时，我终于深吸一口气，系上了安全带。A. choice选择；B. favorite最喜欢的；C. turn轮流；D. way方式、道路。根据下文“I finally took a deep breath and tied my belt”中的“finally”可推测，终于轮到作者攀岩了。故选C。 【27题详解】 考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：最初的几英尺还能应付，但随着我爬得越来越高，我的恐惧加剧了。A. faded away逐渐消失；B. moved on继续前进；C. held back阻止、退缩；D. built up建立、增强。根据上文可知，作者恐高。再根据下文“My hands shook”可推测，随着爬得更高，作者的恐惧加剧。故选D。 【28题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：我的双手颤抖着，紧紧地抓住岩壁上的支撑点。A. tightly紧紧地；B. lightly轻轻地；C. calmly冷静地；D. skillfully熟练地。根据上文“The first few feet were manageable, but as I climbed higher, my fear ___7___ .”可知，由于作者恐高，所以爬得越高，作者越害怕。再根据常理可知，由于害怕，作者会紧紧地抓住岩壁上的支撑点。故选A。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“你做得很棒！”朋友们在下面为我加油鼓劲，但我的心跳声如雷，几乎听不见他们的声音。A. stressed强调；B. cheered欢呼、加油；C. joked开玩笑；D. responded回应。根据上文““You’re doing great!””可知，朋友们在下面为作者加油。故选B。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我往下看了一眼，立刻就后悔了，因为地面看起来是那么遥远。A. regretted遗憾、后悔；B. discovered发现；C. enjoyed喜欢；D. made制作。根据上文内容可知，作者恐高；再根据下文“as the ground seemed so far away”可知，作者往下看后立刻就后悔。故选A。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我一下子僵住了，努力让自己的呼吸平稳下来。A. cried哭；B. waved挥手；C. froze冻住、愣住；D. accepted接受。根据下文“trying to steady my breathing”以及上文提到的作者害怕的状态可知，作者此时是愣住了。故选C。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：慢慢地，我一点一点地往上挪动。A. edged略微超过、慢慢地；B. jumped跳；C. landed着陆；D. guided引导。根据上文“I knew I had two choices: give up or keep going. I chose the latter.”可知，作者选择继续往上爬。再根据“slowly”可知，作者慢慢地一点一点地往上移动。故选A。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我终于到达顶端时，我脸上抑制不住笑容，心中涌起一股成就感。A. put放；B. contain包含、控制；C. force强迫；D. feel感觉。根据上文“When I finally reached the top”可知，作者终于到达了顶端；根据常理可知，此时的作者抑制不住自己的笑容。故选B。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我终于到达顶端时，我脸上抑制不住笑容，心中涌起一股成就感。A. responsibility责任；B. direction方向；C. balance平衡；D. achievement成就。根据上文内容可知，作者一直恐高，但是作者选择了直面恐惧。而此时，作者克服了恐高的恐惧，成功爬到顶部，所以会有一种成就感。故选D。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：那天，我明白了，有时候，克服恐惧最困难的部分就是迈出第一步。A. sight视力、景象；B. impression印象；C. step步骤；D. chance机会。根据全文内容可知，作者通过这次攀岩经历，明白了克服恐惧最困难的部分有时候是迈出第一步。故选C。 第二节 (共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 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。 Originally constructed around 256 BCE by the State of Qin as an irrigation (灌溉) and flood control system, Dujiangyan is a remarkable example of ancient ____36____ (engineer) skill and is still in use today. During the Warring States period, people living along the banks of the Min River were troubled by annual flooding. Irrigation engineer Li Bing ____37____ (lead) a team to construct an embankment (堤坝) to redirect part of the river’s flow upon thorough investigation. Then they cut a channel through Mount Yulei to let out the extra water. During the construction, cutting the channel proved to be a much more challenging task than ____38____ (anticipate), as the tools available could not break through the hard rock of the mountain. Therefore, they used a ____39____ (combine) of fire and water to heat and cool the rocks until they broke ____40____ could be removed. Once completed, the system prevented floods and made Sichuan one of China’s most productive ____41____ (agriculture) regions by using the redirected water ____42____ irrigation. Now if you visit Dujiangyan, you will see an unusual construction ____43____ looks like a fish’s mouth. This famous attraction, Yuzui, together with two other important parts, namely, Feishayan and Baopingkou, ____44____ (design) scientifically to control the water flow throughout the year. Recognized as _____45_____ UNESCO heritage site, Dujiangyan has irrigated farms while preventing floods for over 2,000 years. 【答案】36. engineering 37. led 38. anticipated 39. combination 40. and 41. agricultural 42. for 43. that##which 44. was designed 45. a 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了都江堰的起源以及其历史意义。 【36题详解】 考查名词。句意：它是古代工程技术的一个杰出范例，至今仍在使用。由空后skill为名词可知，此处为名词engineering“工程，工程学”作定语修饰该名词。故填engineering。 【37题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：灌溉工程师李冰带领一个团队建造一个堤坝，以改变部分河流的流向，经过彻底调查。由上文During the Warring States period可知，此处时态应为一般过去时。故填led。 【38题详解】 考查省略句。句意：在建设期间，切割通道被证明是一项比预期更具挑战性的任务，因为现有工具不能打破山上的坚硬岩石。本句为than引导的状语从句的省略，原句为：it was anticipated。省略了it was，用过去分词表被动。故填anticipated。 【39题详解】 考查名词。句意：因此，他们使用火与水相结合的方法加热和冷却岩石，直到岩石破碎可以被清除为止。由a可知，此处为名词单数形式combination“结合，组合”作宾语。故填combination。 【40题详解】 考查连词。句意：因此，他们使用火与水相结合的方法加热和冷却岩石，直到岩石破碎可以被清除为止。此处为并列连词连接两个谓语动词，broke和be removed。故填and。 【41题详解】 考查形容词。句意：一旦完成，该系统通过使用改道的水进行灌溉，防止了洪水，使四川成为中国最具生产力的农业区之一。由空后regions为名词复数短语以及空前productive可知，此处为形容词形式agricultural“农业的，农用的”，作定语修饰空后的名词短语。故填agricultural。 【42题详解】 考查介词。句意一旦完成，该系统通过使用改道的水进行灌溉，防止了洪水，使四川成为中国最具生产力的农业区之一。此处为水用于灌溉，应用介词for表示“为了，给”。故填for。 【43题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：现在如果你参观都江堰，你会看到一个看起来像鱼嘴的奇怪建筑。此处为定语从句，先行词是construction，在从句中作主语，应用关系代词that或which引导。故填that/which。 【44题详解】 考查动词时态和语态。句意：这处著名景点鱼嘴与其他两个重要部分，即飞沙堰和宝瓶口一起，被科学设计以控制全年的水流。此处描述过去的事，与主语为被动关系，应用一般过去时的被动语态，主语是This famous attraction，谓语动词应用was designed。故填was designed。 【45题详解】 考查冠词。句意：被认可为联合国科教文组织的遗产地，都江堰在防止洪水的同时灌溉了农田2000多年。此处UNESCO heritage site为单数名词短语作宾语，泛指“一处联合国文化遗产地”，应用不定冠词。且UNESCO首字母的发音为辅音音素。故填a。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40 分) 第一节 (满分 15 分) 46. 假定你是李华。你校高二学生刚学习了 Meeting the Muse 这个单元，对于“利用科技技术创作的作品是否应该被认为为艺术”展开了激烈讨论，校报以“科技技术创造的作品应该被视为艺术吗?”为主题征集文章，请你写一篇文章投稿，主要内容包括： 1. 正反双方观点及理由; 2. 你的看法。 注意： 1. 词数 120左右。 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Should works created by technology be considered art? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Should works created by technology be considered art? Following the study of the unit Meeting the Muse, our class has been immersed in heated debates about the definition of the art. Students’ opinions vary on this topic Supporters argue that technology is a revolutionary tool expanding artistic boundaries. Digital paintings, AI music, and algorithm-driven sculptures demonstrate creativity beyond human limitations. They emphasize that art evolves with tools. Opponents counter that true art requires human intention and soul. They claim machines lack emotions, merely following code. A painting’s value, for instance, lies in the artist’s struggles and vision — elements algorithms can’t replicate. Tech creations, they argue, are products, not art. In my view, technology itself isn’t the creator but a collaborator. The essence of art lies in expression, not the medium. If a work conveys meaning and resonates emotionally, its origin — human or machine — shouldn’t disqualify it. As Pablo Picasso said, “Art washes away the dust of daily life.” Let’s focus on the message, not the maker. 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。考所在校高二学生刚学习了 Meeting the Muse 这个单元，对于“利用科技技术创作的作品是否应该被认为为艺术”展开了激烈讨论，校报以“科技技术创造的作品应该被视为艺术吗?”为主题征集文章，请考生写一篇文章投稿。 【详解】1.词汇积累 激烈的：heated→fierce 边界：boundaries→frontiers 复制：replicate→duplicate 本质：essence→nature 2.句式拓展 同义句 原句：Supporters argue that technology is a revolutionary tool expanding artistic boundaries. 拓展句：Supporters hold the view that technology serves as a revolutionary instrument which expands artistic boundaries. 【点睛】【高分句型 1】Following the study of the unit Meeting the Muse, our class has been immersed in heated debates about the definition of the art.（运用了现分词短语作时间状语） 【高分句型 2】They emphasize that art evolves with tools.（运用了 that 引导的宾语从句） 第二节 读后续写(满分 25 分) 47. 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。 As the rising sun spread warm light over the thick woods, Alex and his loyal dog Max started their much-anticipated hiking trip. Their destination was a forest on the mountain, which was famous for its fascinating scenery and diverse wild animals. Alex, an enthusiastic nature lover and photographer, had carefully planned this trip, packing his camera with high hopes of taking some truly amazing photos of the landscape and some shy creatures that inhabited this area. The path was peaceful, filled with sunlight shining through the thick trees above. The only sounds that they heard were birds singing and leaves moving softly as they whispered secrets in the breeze. Max, full of energy, bounded ahead, his tail swinging wildly as he excitedly explored the new surroundings. When they went around a bend, Alex’s sharp eyes caught a strange flash in the distance. His curiosity got the better of him, and he quickened his pace with Max. As he approached it, he found a large, metal object half-buried in the mud. Its worn metal parts were open wide, with sharp sawteeth (锯齿) on it. The ground around it was disturbed, with broken branches and faint boot prints — signs that someone had been here recently. The sight made Alex feel scared — a warning that even though the forest seemed calm, dangerous things might be hiding nearby. Alex continued walking forward when suddenly he heard a scream coming from behind him. He turned around and saw a little deer lying on the metal object he had just found. Observing carefully, Alex noticed that its back leg was stuck in the metal object. The deer’s eyes were wide with fear and pain, and every time it tried to get free, the sawteeth around its leg seemed to press even tighter. Alex realized that this metal object was most likely a trap left behind illegal poaching (偷猎) activities. 注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Alex’s heart sank at the sight. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ He picked up his camera and took a photo of the deer as it bounded away. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Alex’s heart sank at the sight. He knew he had to act quickly. Kneeling down gently, he tried to calm the terrified deer with soft words. “It’s okay, little one. I’m here to help.” Then, with great care, he started examining the trap, trying to figure out how to free the deer’s leg without causing more harm. Max stood nearby, looking worried. As Alex worked, he thought about the cruelty of poaching. How could people set such traps and cause so much suffering to these innocent animals? Finally, after what seemed like ages, he managed to loosen the trap, and the deer’s leg was free. He picked up his camera and took a photo of the deer as it bounded away. The deer’s graceful figure disappearing into the forest made Alex feel a sense of relief. This experience made him more determined to do something against poaching. He decided to report this to the local forest rangers, providing them with the exact location of the trap and the details he had observed. He hoped that his actions could help protect the precious wildlife in this forest. As he and Max continued their hike, he knew that this day would be one he would never forget, and he was ready to take on more challenges to safeguard nature. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，主要讲述了Alex和他的狗Max在森林中徒步旅行时，意外发现一只小鹿被困在偷猎者留下的陷阱中的故事。 【详解】1. 段落续写 ①由第一段首句内容“亚历克斯看到这一幕，心都沉了下去。”可知，第一段可描写Alex看到小鹿被困后的反应和行动，他迅速尝试解救小鹿，并思考偷猎行为的残忍。 ②由第二段首句内容“他拿起相机，拍了一张鹿蹦蹦跳跳的照片。”可知，第二段可描写小鹿被解救后欢快离去的场景，以及Alex对此经历的感悟和他决定采取的行动，即向当地森林护林员报告此事，并表达他保护野生动物的决心。 2. 续写线索：看到小鹿被困——迅速尝试解救——思考偷猎的残忍——小鹿被成功解救——小鹿欢快离去——Alex决定报告此事并保护野生动物。 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①跪下：kneel down / crouch down / get down on one’s knees ②试图做：try to do/attempt to do/endeavor to do ③松开：loosen / untie / unfasten 情绪类 ①害怕的：terrified / frightened / scared ②担心的：worried / concerned / anxious 【点睛】【高分句型1】As Alex worked, he thought about the cruelty of poaching.（运用了as引导的时间状语从句） 【高分句型2】He hoped that his actions could help protect the precious wildlife in this forest.（运用了that引导的宾语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 内江六中 2024-2025 学年(下)高 2026 届期中考试 英语试题 考试时间：120 分钟 满分：150 分 第Ⅰ卷 选择题(满分 95 分) 第一部分:听力(共两节,满分 30 分) 第一节 (共 5 小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分) 听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。 每段对话仅读一遍。 1．Where does the conversation probably take place? A．In a library B．In a bookstore. C．In a classroom. 2．How does the woman feel now? A．Relaxed. B．Excited. C．Exhausted. 3．How much will the man pay? A．$20. B．$80. C．$100. 4．What does the man tell Jane to do? A．Meet Mr Douglas. B．Return at 3 o’clock. C．Postpone his appointment. 5．Why would David quit his job? A．To go back to school. B．To start his own firm. C．To work for his friend. 第二节(共 15 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分) 听下面 5 段对话。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题 5 秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6．What does the man want the woman to do? A．Check the cupboard. B．Clean the balcony. C．Buy an umbrella. 7．What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Husband and wife. B．Employer and employee. C．Shop assistant and customer. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8．Where did the woman go at the weekend? A．The city centre. B．The forest park. C．The man’s home. 9．How did the man spend his weekend? A．Packing for a move. B．Going out with Jenny. C．Looking for a new house. 10．What will the woman do for the man? A．Take Henry to hospital. B．Stay with his kid. C．Look after his pet. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 11．What is Mr. Stone doing now? A．Eating lunch. B．Having a meeting. C．Writing a diary. 12．Why does the man want to see Mr. Stone? A．To discuss a program. B．To make a travel plan. C．To ask for sick leave. 13．When will the man meet Mr. Stone this afternoon? A．At 3:00. B．At 3:30. C．At 3:45. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 14．What are the speakers talking about? A．A company. B．An interview. C．A job offer. 15．Who is Monica Stansfield? A．A junior specialist. B．A department manager. C．A sales assistant. 16．When will the man hear from the woman? A．On Tuesday. B．On Wednesday. C．On Thursday. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17．What did John enjoy doing in his childhood? A．Touring France. B．Playing outdoors. C．Painting pictures. 18．What did John do after he moved to the US? A．He did business. B．He studied biology. C．He worked on a farm. 19．Why did John go hunting? A．For food. B．For pleasure. C．For money. 20．What is the subject of John’s works? A．American birds. B．Natural scenery. C．Family life. 第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节，满分 50 分) 第一节 (共 15 小题：每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项 (A、B、C 和 D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Four Science Research Competitions for High Schoolers Participating in a science research competition as a high schooler can inspire you to explore more in the field of scientific research, making you a more competitive candidate during the college admissions process. Here are four science research competitions designed for high schoolers. Breakthrough Junior Challenge The Breakthrough Junior Challenge tasks students with creating a short two-minute video in which they explain a complex scientific concept and demonstrate how it works in practice. Awards include a$250,000 college scholarship, and a$50,000 award to a teacher of the winner’s choosing. Eye on the Future Teen Video Contest Participants are tasked with creating a video between 30 seconds and three minutes long, either on their own or in teams of up to three members. Winners receive a paid trip to the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair This competition is the world’s largest international pre-college STEM competition. Students showcase independent research and compete across 22 categories for awards ranging from $500 to$75,000. This is not a group-based competition — individual students sign up for local school science fairs before advancing to upper-level competitions. American Academy of Neurology Neuroscience Research Prize This competition challenges students to investigate problems regarding the brain or nervous system. It is only open to individual students — group projects are excluded. Winners receive a monetary prize and the chance to present their projects at the AAN Annual Meeting. 1. What is the aim of the competitions? A. To train to be a candidate for ideal colleges. B. To ensure admission to the dream college. C. To fuel the passion for scientific research. D. To select outstanding talents from high school. 2. What do the first two competitions have in common? A. Creation of a video is a must. B. Winners will receive a paid trip. C. The participants need to pull together. D. The winner’s teacher is also presented an award. 3. Which competition might enable participants to become a doctor? A. Breakthrough Junior Challenge B. American Academy of Neurology Neuroscience Research Prize C. Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair D. Eye on the Future Teen Video Contest B One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. It is absolutely the case in Turkey where garbage collectors started collecting books that have been thrown away and ended up opening a library. It started when garbage man Durson Ipek found a bag of abandoned books when he was working and then it snowballed from there. Ipek and other garbage men started gathering the books they found on the streets that were ready for landfills (垃圾填埋地) and as their collection started to grow, so did word of mouth. Soon, local residents started donating books directly. The library was initially available only to the garbage employees and their families to use but as the collection grew, so did public interest and the library was opened to the public in 2017． “On the one hand, there were those who were leaving these books on the streets. On the other hand, others were looking for these books,” Ankaya mayor Alper Tasdelen told CNN. “We started to discuss the idea of creating a library from these books. When everyone supported it, this project happened.” All the books that are found are sorted and checked for condition. If they pass, they go on the shelves. Today, the library has over 6,000 books that range from fiction to nonfiction and there’s a very popular children’s section that even has a collection of comic books. An entire section is devoted to scientific research and there are also books available in English and French. The collection has grown so large that the library loans books to schools and educational programs. “Village school teachers from all over Turkey are requesting books,” Tasdelen told CNN. The government has to hire a full-time employee to administrate the library. This library is incredibly popular. It is frequently filled with the children of the city’s workers and students from nearby schools. There is a waiting room set up for readers and chess boards for the people who visit the library. You can even enjoy a cup of tea in the waiting room. 4. What can we infer from paragraph 2? A Every citizen was accessible to the library at the beginning. B. The collection of abandoned books drew few people’s attention. C. The abandoned books would have gone to waste without the garbage men. D. Local residents made little contribution to the collection of abandoned books. 5. What do we know about the library of abandoned books? A. It features books of scientific research. B. It has an entire section of books in English and French. C. Schools and educational programs have access to the books. D. Books need to be sorted and checked for condition before being donated. 6. Why does the government have to hire a full-time employee? A. To make sure that the books in the library won’t be stolen. B. To advertise the library to more Turkish villages. C. To meet the demands from educational programs. D. To help arrange donated books in the correct order. 7. What does the passage mainly talk about? A. Popularity of the library of abandoned books in Turkey. B. Reasons why the library of abandoned books was founded. C. Benefits of the library of abandoned books to Turkish citizens. D. People’s high demand for books on the library of abandoned books. C Scientists already knew African gray parrots are particularly clever, with large brains and exceptional problem-solving skills. But they wondered if these birds, separated from great apes by some 300 million years of evolution, also possess advanced social abilities, like helping one another. Corvids, another group of so-called “intelligent” birds that includes crows, have so far failed to demonstrate this ability, according to Desiree Brucks, a Swiss biologist. “Parrots had not been tested yet,” says Brucks. “So it remained an open question whether or not the ability to help each other actively may have evolved (进化) within birds.” Brucks and his colleague placed many paired combinations of eight African grays into glass enclosures (围栏), with a hole cut in a dividing wall that allowed the two birds to interact. The scientists then trained the parrots to trade coins to a person through another hole in exchange for nuts. When one parrot had all the coins, it would assist its coinless partner by gifting some of them through the dividing wall. The parrots tended to give more coins to friends and family, but would also help parrots they had never met. Importantly, the parrots didn’t help when their partner was blocked from accessing the experimenter, suggesting they could recognize when their assistance was needed, or even useful. This behavior, detailed in their study, published this week in the journal Current Biology, is possibly a consequence of evolving in giant, moving groups where an altruistic reputation is important. Katherine Cronin, a zoologist in Chicago, approves the study for ruling out simple playfulness as an explanation for passing the coins. “We can be pretty confident that the African gray parrots are considering the benefits available to their partners,” Cronin says. She points out the research adds to growing evidence of selflessness across the animal kingdom—and reminds us it is not unique to humans. 8. What is the study mainly about? A. The living habits of African gray parrots. B. The social abilities of African gray parrots. C. The problem-solving skills of African gray parrots. D. The comparison between African gray parrots and crows. 9. How did the researchers test the parrots’ ability to help each other? A. By setting up the parrots enclosures. B. By observing parrots work in groups. C. By creating a situation for parrots to share coins. D. By assessing the parrots’ intelligence separately. 10. What does the underlined word “altruistic” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A Selfless. B. Impressive. C. Fearless. D. Professional. 11. Where is this article most likely taken from? A. A nature guidebook. B. A pet care magazine. C. A scientific journal. D. A bird-watching newsletter. D Artificial intelligence(AI)models have long surpassed (超过) just creating text responses and images. Now, with only one sentence, OpenAI’s latest text-to-video model, Sora, can turn your words into video with good visual quality while faithfully following your content instructions. Sora is said to perform better than many other existing models with similar functions. The Al model can create video at suitable aspect ratios (屏幕高宽比) for different devices, such as both widescreen videos and vertical videos that we usually see on social media. It also lets users quickly test out content in lower quality before making the high-quality version, which helps speed up output. Aside from this, its ability to present videos in a realistic and smooth manner is amazing. Sora can create detailed scenes with several characters, scientific types of motion, and accurate subject and background details while generating multiple shots with a single video. Beyond the user’s requests, it also understands how these elements exist in the real world. For example, reflections in the water changes as a woman walks by. Sora’s performance wouldn’t be possible without its helpful assistant, ChatGPT, which transforms simple sentences into detailed descriptions. improving the accuracy of output according to the user’s prompts (提示语). However, the current model isn’t perfect. It may have trouble accurately showing how things move in a complicated scene and might not get how one action leads to another. For example, if someone eats part of a cookie in a Sora-made video, the cookie might not look like it’s been bitten into. The model might mix up directions like left and right, and find it hard to describe events in the right order. As of February, Sora is still in the testing stage of development. OpenAI is now inviting cybersecurity professionals to make random attacks on Sora’s system, aiming to test the model’s possible weaknesses and risks. Sora has also been open to some visual artists, designers and filmmakers. Their feedback (反馈) will assist OpenAI in enhancing the model to better serve creative professionals. 12. What is the main focus of paragraphs 2-3? A. Sora’s strengths. B. Sora’s variety. C. Sora’s development. D. Sora’s techniques. 13. How does ChatGPT contributes to Sora’s capabilities? A. By specifying user input. B. By providing verbal feedback. C. By examining sample videos. D. By improving video quality. 14. Why does the author provide the example in paragraph 5? A. To stress Sora’s potential safety risks. B. To illustrate Sora’s existing limitations. C. To show Sora’s perfect performance. D. To explain the concept of a space time patch. 15. What can we know about Sora up to now? A. It has been made available to various industries. B. Its commercial release has been called off. C. It has exposed alarming security issues. D. It is undergoing testing and improvement. 第二节 (共 5 小题;每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Science shows that attraction isn’t just about looks. ___16___ The following simple ways will help you boost attractiveness and impact how others perceive you. Master the power of a smile. A genuine smile can significantly boost your attractiveness. Research shows that a better smile enhances facial appeal for both men and women. Smiling not only makes you look more approachable but also signals warmth, confidence, and positive emotions. ___17___ Be a good audience. Want to increase your appeal instantly? Laugh at someone’s jokes sincerely. A study conducted in the United States and Norway found that expressing amusement — giggling or laughing — when someone makes a joke significantly increases romantic interest. ___18___ As a result, interactions become more engaging and attractive. ___19___ Appearing energetic and lively boosts attractiveness. Facial expressions and body language that convey liveliness, activity, and enthusiasm make someone seem more appealing. Since videos capture liveliness better than static (静态的) images, if you’re using dating apps or social media, consider using video s instead of just photos to highlight your dynamic presence. Maximize the “cheerleader effect”. Want to appear more attractive? Make the best use of the “cheerleader effect” by spending time with a group of people that includes at least some attractive individuals. ___20___ So, next time you want to make a great impression, gather your charming friends and let the magic of the group work for you! Attractiveness is about embracing your best qualities, building confidence, and forming meaningful connections. Remember, the most attractive version of you is the one that feels happy, empowered, and unapologetically yourself. A. Be real in videos. B. Make your energy obvious. C. All of them are highly attractive qualities. D. Surround yourself with a group of interesting people. E. Humor creates a sense of connection and playfulness. F. It’s about how you carry yourself, connect with others, and highlight your best qualities. G. It’s because the brain averages facial features in groups, unnoticeably improving perceived beauty. 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分 30 分) 第一节 (共 15 小题;每小题 1 分，满分 15 分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I’ve always been terrified of heights. The thought of being up high made my heart ___21___ and my hands sweat. But one summer, my friends and I decided to try rock climbing, and I chose to face my ___22___. We arrived at the climbing gym, and the ___23___ walls above us seemed like a huge challenge. When my friends eagerly put on their climbing belts and started practicing on the lower routes, I ___24___. I watched them with a mix of admiration and ___25___. I could feel a wave of self-doubt wash over me. When it was my ___26___, I finally took a deep breath and tied my belt. The first few feet were manageable, but as I climbed higher, my fear ___27___. My hands shook, and I grasped the holds ___28___. “You’re doing great!” my friends ___29___ from below, but I could barely hear them for the thundering of my own heart. I looked down and immediately _____30_____ it, as the ground seemed so far away. I _____31_____, trying to steady my breathing. I knew I had two choices: give up or keep going. I chose the latter. Slowly, I _____32_____ upward. The higher I climbed, the more my confidence grew. When I finally reached the top, I couldn’t _____33_____ the smile on my face and felt a sense of _____34_____. That day, I learned that sometimes, the hardest part of overcoming a fear is taking the first _____35_____. 21. A. break B. fly C. sing D. race 22. A. danger B. fear C. duty D. future 23 A. dividing B. bearing C. towering D. enclosing 24. A. complained B. hesitated C. agreed D. failed 25. A. anxiety B. sympathy C. gratitude D. desire 26. A. choice B. favorite C. turn D. way 27. A. faded away B. moved on C. held back D. built up 28. A. tightly B. lightly C. calmly D. skillfully 29. A. stressed B. cheered C. joked D. responded 30. A. regretted B. discovered C. enjoyed D. made 31. A. cried B. waved C. froze D. accepted 32. A. edged B. jumped C. landed D. guided 33. A. put B. contain C. force D. feel 34. A. responsibility B. direction C. balance D. achievement 35. A. sight B. impression C. step D. chance 第二节 (共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 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。 Originally constructed around 256 BCE by the State of Qin as an irrigation (灌溉) and flood control system, Dujiangyan is a remarkable example of ancient ____36____ (engineer) skill and is still in use today. During the Warring States period, people living along the banks of the Min River were troubled by annual flooding. Irrigation engineer Li Bing ____37____ (lead) a team to construct an embankment (堤坝) to redirect part of the river’s flow upon thorough investigation. Then they cut a channel through Mount Yulei to let out the extra water. During the construction, cutting the channel proved to be a much more challenging task than ____38____ (anticipate), as the tools available could not break through the hard rock of the mountain. Therefore, they used a ____39____ (combine) of fire and water to heat and cool the rocks until they broke ____40____ could be removed. Once completed, the system prevented floods and made Sichuan one of China’s most productive ____41____ (agriculture) regions by using the redirected water ____42____ irrigation. Now if you visit Dujiangyan, you will see an unusual construction ____43____ looks like a fish’s mouth. This famous attraction, Yuzui, together with two other important parts, namely, Feishayan and Baopingkou, ____44____ (design) scientifically to control the water flow throughout the year. Recognized as _____45_____ UNESCO heritage site, Dujiangyan has irrigated farms while preventing floods for over 2,000 years. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40 分) 第一节 (满分 15 分) 46. 假定你是李华。你校高二学生刚学习了 Meeting the Muse 这个单元，对于“利用科技技术创作的作品是否应该被认为为艺术”展开了激烈讨论，校报以“科技技术创造的作品应该被视为艺术吗?”为主题征集文章，请你写一篇文章投稿，主要内容包括： 1. 正反双方观点及理由; 2. 你的看法。 注意： 1. 词数 120左右。 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Should works created by technology be considered art? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 读后续写(满分 25 分) 47. 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。 As the rising sun spread warm light over the thick woods, Alex and his loyal dog Max started their much-anticipated hiking trip. Their destination was a forest on the mountain, which was famous for its fascinating scenery and diverse wild animals. Alex, an enthusiastic nature lover and photographer, had carefully planned this trip, packing his camera with high hopes of taking some truly amazing photos of the landscape and some shy creatures that inhabited this area. The path was peaceful, filled with sunlight shining through the thick trees above. The only sounds that they heard were birds singing and leaves moving softly as they whispered secrets in the breeze. Max, full of energy, bounded ahead, his tail swinging wildly as he excitedly explored the new surroundings. When they went around a bend, Alex’s sharp eyes caught a strange flash in the distance. His curiosity got the better of him, and he quickened his pace with Max. As he approached it, he found a large, metal object half-buried in the mud. Its worn metal parts were open wide, with sharp sawteeth (锯齿) on it. The ground around it was disturbed, with broken branches and faint boot prints — signs that someone had been here recently. The sight made Alex feel scared — a warning that even though the forest seemed calm, dangerous things might be hiding nearby. Alex continued walking forward when suddenly he heard a scream coming from behind him. He turned around and saw a little deer lying on the metal object he had just found. Observing carefully, Alex noticed that its back leg was stuck in the metal object. The deer’s eyes were wide with fear and pain, and every time it tried to get free, the sawteeth around its leg seemed to press even tighter. Alex realized that this metal object was most likely a trap left behind illegal poaching (偷猎) activities. 注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Alex’s heart sank at the sight. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ He picked up his camera and took a photo of the deer as it bounded away. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$