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新洲一中阳逻校区2026届高二下期末考试 英语试题 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．What are the speakers talking about? A．A dream. B．The man’s health. C．An article. 2．What does the woman think of the medicine? A．It doesn’t work. B．It makes her tired. C．It reduced her appetite. 3．How many cookies did John eat? A．Three. B．Four. C．Seven. 4．Where are the speakers? A．On the plane. B．At a conference room. C．On the train. 5．Who might the man be? A．A librarian. B．A student. C．A novelist. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6．Why does the man suggest eating out? A．To enjoy a family dinner. B．To celebrate his promotion. C．To celebrate Shelly’s birthday. 7．Who is Shelly? A．The man’s boss. B．The speakers’ daughter. C．The speakers’ granddaughter. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8．What main dish will the woman serve? A．Roast duck. B．Chicken. C．Beef and potatoes. 9．When will the woman serve bread? A．Before dinner. B．During dinner. C．After dinner. 10．How will the woman probably get the dessert? A．She will make it. B．She will buy it. C．She expects someone to bring it. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11．What do the figures prove about the item? A．It is much cheaper. B．It is in great demand. C．It is well designed. 12．What is the man’s request? A．See the sample. B．Test the product. C．Get a discount. 13．What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Husband and wife. B．Manager and employee. C．Salesperson and customer. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14．Who motivated George to pursue a career in sport? A．His teacher B．His coach. C．His father. 15．What makes George feel a little regretful? A．Training very hard every day. B．Failing to visit amazing places. C．Having little time with his family. 16．What is George’s attitude to being interviewed? A．Positive. B．Critical. C．Dismissive. 17．What is George’s future plan? A．To work in schools. B．To keep competing. C．To become a TV presenter. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18．What’s the weather like today? A．Windy. B．Warm. C．Hot. 19．What special view will the tourists get in this park? A．Houses of all shapes and styles. B．Birds of all colors and varieties. C．School teachers and the pupils. 20．What do people do here in autumn and winter? A．Take photos. B．Watch birds. C．Enjoy the beauty. 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 Harvard University Libraries offer diverse programs and events year-round, connecting scholars and visitors with world-class resources. The following are featured academic season activities across its iconic collections and spaces. Exploring Library Treasures (Year-Round) Harvard’s libraries are more than just books—they’re gateways to universe discovery. Whether you’re researching a thesis, unearthing the secrets within rare manuscripts, or merely longing for a peaceful study corner, this self-guided tour is your passport to the university’s world-class collections. Pick up a map at Widener Library’s entrance to begin your journey. Undergrad Research Bootcamp (Year-Round) New to academic research? Learn how to navigate Harvard’s vast digital documents, request special collections, and cite sources like a specialist under the careful guidance of the real one. Weekly sessions are available. Just stop by Lamont Library’s Tech Help Desk to participate. You can choose to stay for a 15-minute demonstration or engage in a workshop. Wellness Wednesdays at Cabot (September 5—May 15) Balance mounting study stress with mindful reading breaks. Here, you’ll find an array of engaging features designed to soothe your mind. Colorable books, offering a creative outlet, puzzle corners, a great way to take your mind off academic pressures, and a “cozy classics” recommendation wall await. Located in Cabot Science Library’s dedicated resting zone; open to all students during operating hours. Special Collections Spotlight Join our team of expert library scholars—renowned for their research in archival studies, rare book cataloging, and historical manuscript preservation—for in-depth guided sessions. 11/14—Mapping History: Immerse yourself in 16th-century atlases at Pusey Map Collection. 3/22—Voices of Change: Listen to digitized civil rights oral histories at Schlesinger Library. 1. What can participants do in the “Exploring Library Treasures” activity? A. Explore the university. B. Access uncommon manuscripts. C. Write a research paper. D. Unearth treasures buried underground. 2. Which activity is intended for relaxation? A. Undergrad Research Bootcamp. B. Exploring Library Treasures. C. Wellness Wednesdays at Cabot. D. Special Collections Spotlight. 3. What do Undergrad Research Bootcamp and Special Collections Spotlight share? A. They are designed for Harvard freshmen. B. They focus on brand-new research all year. C. They offer learning with professional support. D. They require participants to prepare demonstrations. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要讲述了哈佛大学图书馆全年提供的多样化项目和活动，这些活动将学者和访客与世界级的资源连接起来。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Exploring Library Treasures (Year-Round)部分“Whether you’re researching a thesis, unearthing the secrets within rare manuscripts, or merely longing for a peaceful study corner, this self-guided tour is your passport to the university’s world-class collections.(无论你是在撰写论文、探寻稀有手稿中的秘密，还是仅仅渴望一个宁静的学习角落，这次自助参观之旅都将带你领略这所大学世界级的馆藏)”可知，Exploring Library Treasures活动可以让参加者探寻不常见的手稿。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Wellness Wednesdays at Cabot (September 5—May 15)部分“Colorable books, offering a creative outlet, puzzle corners, a great way to take your mind off academic pressures, and a “cozy classics” recommendation wall await.(这里还有涂色书供你发挥创意，谜题角落是让你暂时忘却学业压力的好去处，此外还有一面“经典温馨读物”推荐墙等你探索)”可知，Wellness Wednesdays at Cabot是为了放松的，故选C。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Undergrad Research Bootcamp (Year-Round)部分“Learn how to navigate Harvard’s vast digital documents, request special collections, and cite sources like a specialist under the careful guidance of the real one.(在专业人士的悉心指导下，学习如何浏览哈佛大学浩瀚的数字文档、申请获取特藏资料，并像专家一样引用文献来源)”和Special Collections Spotlight部分“Join our team of expert library scholars—renowned for their research in archival studies, rare book cataloging, and historical manuscript preservation—for in-depth guided sessions.(加入我们由专家级图书馆学者组成的团队——他们以在档案研究、珍本书籍编目以及历史手稿保护方面的研究而闻名——参加深入指导的课程)”可知，Undergrad Research Bootcamp 和Special Collections Spotlight的共同点是他们提供专业的学习支持。故选C。 B In these days of electronic everything, you’d think that most businesses wouldn’t be using paper cheques (支票) any more. In fact, for most businesses, paper cheques are still a thing. As many as one in three business deals are paid this way and 81% of firms in the US are still using paper cheques to settle some of their bills. Stop the eye-rolling because yeah, we know electronic payments are quicker to make, authorize and complete, and they’re easier to track and report. They save paper and are good for the environment. They’re more secure, efficient and cost less. They can be made and approved from anywhere. A growing number of businesses not only prefer electronic payments, but are requiring customers to do this. Even Microsoft recently announced that it would no longer accept paper cheques from its partners. But still ... I’m going to miss the paper cheque. I’ve always enjoyed the circumstance of the biweekly cheque run and the grandest part is the final approval evidenced by the ultimate proof of authority: the signature. Some of my clients take delight in the opportunity to examine and sign every cheque because there’s no better example of power than this. Paper cheques are not only a written form of contracts favored by firms throughout history but also a form of marketing where companies can proudly display their logos. They are clear evidence of stability and reliability. Unfortunately, the writing is on the wall for the paper cheque. And that makes me sad. According to the Small Business Administration, the majority of small business owners are over the age of 50. We grew up with Swanson TV Dinners, hockey without helmets (头盔) and appointed smoking sections in airplanes. We’ll retire and younger generations will bury us along with our chequebooks. We know this will unavoidably change. For now, many businesses in the US are still relying on paper cheques to pay. Yes, they’re inefficient and costlier. But please be patient. Allow me to have this one little enjoyment while it lasts. 4. What phenomenon does the author describe in paragraph 1? A. Doing business is increasingly difficult. B. Everything is going electronic in the US. C. Paper cheques are still in use in business. D. Most American firms fail to pay the bills. 5. What does Microsoft’s decision indicate? A. The growing trend of shifting to electronic payments. B. The change in forms of cooperation in big companies. C. The potential comeback of paper cheques in the market. D. The popularity of electronic payments among customers. 6. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 3? A. Defend his preference. B. Introduce a new concept. C. Call for readers’ support. D. Promote an old tradition. 7. Why does the author mention Swanson TV Dinners and hockey without helmets? A. To emphasize the outdated nature of past trends. B. To show his attachment to old-school practices. C. To stress his resistance to technological changes. D. To suggest the reliability of traditional methods. 【答案】4. C 5. A 6. A 7. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了尽管电子支付日益普及，纸质支票在美国企业中仍然广泛使用，作者表达了对纸质支票的怀念之情。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“In fact, for most businesses, paper cheques are still a thing. As many as one in three business deals are paid this way and 81% of firms in the US are still using paper cheques to settle some of their bills. (事实上，对于大多数企业来说，纸质支票仍然是一种支付方式。多达三分之一的商业交易是通过这种方式支付的，美国81%的企业仍然使用纸质支票来结算部分账单)”可知，作者在第一段描述了纸质支票在商业中仍然被使用。故选C。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“A growing number of businesses not only prefer electronic payments, but are requiring customers to do this. Even Microsoft recently announced that it would no longer accept paper cheques from its partners. (越来越多的企业不仅更喜欢电子支付，而且要求客户也这样做。甚至微软最近也宣布将不再接受其合作伙伴的纸质支票)”可知，微软的决定表明了转向电子支付的趋势正在增长。故选A。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“But still ... I’m going to miss the paper cheque. I’ve always enjoyed the circumstance of the biweekly cheque run and the grandest part is the final approval evidenced by the ultimate proof of authority: the signature. Some of my clients take delight in the opportunity to examine and sign every cheque because there’s no better example of power than this. Paper cheques are not only a written form of contracts favored by firms throughout history but also a form of marketing where companies can proudly display their logos. They are clear evidence of stability and reliability.(但尽管如此……我还是会怀念纸质支票。我一直享受每两周一次的支票处理过程，最令人难忘的部分是最终批准，这由最高权威的证明——签名来体现。我的一些客户乐于有机会检查和签署每一张支票，因为没有什么比这更能象征权力了。纸质支票不仅是历史上企业青睐的书面合同形式，也是一种营销手段，公司可以在支票上自豪地展示他们的标志。它们是稳定性和可靠性的明确证据)”可知，作者表达了对纸质支票的喜爱，还提到一些客户喜欢检查和签署每张支票，因为这象征着权力。此外，作者认为纸质支票不仅是历史上的书面合同形式，也是公司展示品牌的一种方式，由此推知，作者在第三段中打算为他对纸质支票的偏爱辩护。故选A。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中“Unfortunately, the writing is on the wall for the paper cheque. And that makes me sad. According to the Small Business Administration, the majority of small business owners are over the age of 50. We grew up with Swanson TV Dinners, hockey without helmets (头盔) and appointed smoking sections in airplanes.(不幸的是，纸质支票的命运已经注定。这让我感到难过。根据小企业管理局的数据，大多数小型企业的老板年龄超过50岁。我们这一代人是在斯旺森电视晚餐、没有头盔的曲棍球和飞机上的指定吸烟区中长大的)”可知，这些物品代表了过去的生活方式，而作者借此表达了他对纸质支票这种传统做法的怀念。因此，作者提到这些物品的目的是“展示他对老式做法的依恋”。故选B。 C For students chasing lasting wealth, the best choice of a college major is less obvious than you might think. Conventional wisdom says computer science and engineering majors have higher earnings than liberal arts graduates. This is true for the first job, but the long-term story is more complicated. Computer science and engineering majors aged 23 and 25 earned an average of $61,744, according to a recent survey. This was 37 percent higher than the average starting salary of $45,032 earned by history or the social sciences majors. These engineers roughly doubled their starting salaries by age 40, to an average of $124,458. Yet earnings growth is even faster in other majors, and some catch up completely. By age 40, the average salary of all college graduates was $111,870, and social science and history majors earned $131,154 - an average that is lifted, in part, by high-paying jobs in management, business and law. One reason for the narrowing gap is that STEM jobs change rapidly, and workers must constantly learn new skills to keep up. Job ads for software developers and engineers were more likely to ask for skills that didn’t exist a decade earlier. We can also see this by looking at changes in college course catalogs. Machine Learning, one of the largest courses in the Stanford computer science department did not exist until 2003. Today, it enrolls more than a thousand students. In contrast, liberal arts majors maintain a more traditional curriculum with fewer changes. Why do the earnings of poets catch up? It’s not because poetry suddenly pays the bills. Midcareer salaries are highest in management and business occupations, fields which liberal arts majors are more likely than STEM graduates to enter. A liberal arts education builds a set of foundational skills, such as written communication, problem-solving, and the ability to work in a team, which serve students well in a rapidly changing job market. To clarify, I am not suggesting students avoiding STEM majors. But I do think we should be cautious of the impulse to make college curriculums overly technical and career-focused. A four-year degree should prepare students for the next 40 years of working life, and for a future that none of us can imagine. 8. What do the figures in Paragraph 2 reveal? A. Engineers earn less than social scientists. B. STEM careers guarantee the highest pay. C. Liberal arts earnings grow to match STEM. D. Social science majors excel in high-paying fields. 9. What is the reason for the narrowing earnings gap? A. Liberal arts majors’ salaries start higher. B. STEM workers experience skill updates. C. Liberal arts majors avoid traditional careers. D. STEM majors maintain a traditional curriculum. 10. What is the author’s view on college curriculums? A. Students should avoid STEM majors. B. Art degrees should be career-oriented. C. STEM majors must focus on the future. D. Balance is preferred over technical focus. 11. What is the best title for the passage? A. Engineers Start Faster, but Poets Catch up B. Constant Skill Updating for STEM Careers C. Management and Business: Paths to Wealth D. How to Balance Skills With Lifelong Learning 【答案】8. C 9. B 10. D 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要探讨了不同专业毕业生在长期收入上的变动和差异。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Computer science and engineering majors aged 23 and 25 earned an average of $61,744, according to a recent survey. This was 37 percent higher than the average starting salary of $45,032 earned by history or the social sciences majors. These engineers roughly doubled their starting salaries by age 40, to an average of $124,458. Yet earnings growth is even faster in other majors, and some catch up completely. By age 40, the average salary of all college graduates was $111,870, and social science and history majors earned $131,154 - an average that is lifted, in part, by high-paying jobs in management, business and law. (最近的一项调查显示，23岁和25岁的计算机科学与工程专业学生的平均年薪为61744美元。这比历史或社会科学专业的平均起薪45032美元高出37%。到40岁时，这些工程师的起薪大约翻了一番，达到平均124,458美元。然而，其他主要公司的盈利增长速度甚至更快，有些公司甚至完全赶上了。到40岁时，所有大学毕业生的平均工资为111870美元，社会科学和历史专业的学生的平均工资为131154美元，这在一定程度上是由于管理、商业和法律领域的高薪工作而提高的。)”可知，第2段中的数字揭示了文科专业的收入后来增长到与理工科专业相匹配。故选C。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。由文章第三段中“One reason for the narrowing gap is that STEM jobs change rapidly, and workers must constantly learn new skills to keep up. (差距缩小的一个原因是STEM工作变化迅速，工人必须不断学习新技能才能跟上。)”可知，收入差距缩小的一个原因是STEM工作者需要经历技能更新。故选B。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。由文章最后一段中“But I do think we should be cautious of the impulse to make college curriculums overly technical and career-focused. A four-year degree should prepare students for the next 40 years of working life, and for a future that none of us can imagine. (但我确实认为，我们应该谨慎对待让大学课程过于技术化和以职业为中心的冲动。四年制学位应该让学生为未来40年的工作生涯做好准备，为我们任何人都无法想象的未来做好准备。)”可知，作者认为平衡优于技术专注。故选D。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是由文章第一段“For students chasing lasting wealth, the best choice of a college major is less obvious than you might think. Conventional wisdom says computer science and engineering majors have higher earnings than liberal arts graduates. This is true for the first job, but the long-term story is more complicated. (对于追求持久财富的学生来说，大学专业的最佳选择并没有你想象的那么明显。传统观点认为，计算机科学和工程专业的毕业生比文科毕业生收入更高。第一份工作确实如此，但长期情况就复杂多了。)”可知，本文探讨了理科专业和文科专业的收入差距。虽然理科生的起薪较高，但随着时间的推移，文科专业毕业生的收入增长速度更快，尤其是在进入管理、商业等高薪领域后，最终赶上理科专业毕业生。因此，“Engineers Start Faster, but Poets Catch up (理科生起步更快，但文科生会迎头赶上)”最能概括文章的主旨。故选A。 D France has not allowed smartphone use in primary or secondary schools since 2018, claiming that it would help children focus, reduce their social media use and cyberbullying. The Netherlands and Hungary initiated similar bans in 2024. The key question facing them is whether banning smartphones in schools offers any benefits to mental health. A 2021 US Surgeon General report revealed a 40% rise in feelings of hopelessness among American high school students between 2009 and 2019, with 48% of lifelong mental-health problems (like depression and anxiety) originating in adolescence. It is tempting to connect these trends with the increased availability of smartphones, but establishing a causal connection is difficult. Part of the problem is that smartphones contain multitudes. Using a smartphone to solve crosswords or read the news may well have distinctly different psychological effects than intensive social-media use. Additionally, Children’s brain undergoes profound changes during adolescence, meaning that any research on the effects of smartphone use needs to consider the developmental age of the children being studied as well as their precise smartphone habits. Few studies fully address these slight differences. A 2022 Cambridge University study of 17,409 youths aged between 10 and 21 linked increased social media use to reduced life satisfaction, particularly in girls aged 11 — 13 and boys aged 14 — 15. However, school-level bans alone may be insufficient. Research in The Lancet compared schools with strict and relaxed smartphone policies, finding no mental health differences between groups. While heavy smartphone users showed declines, policy strictness had no measurable effect. Researchers are trying to paint a complete picture with both hands tied behind their back. According to Dr. Orben, social media companies routinely refuse to give independent researchers access to detailed data on the behaviors of their users. This forces researchers to rely on less accurate measures, like overall screen time. It also means that children playing educational games are being put in the same analytical bin as children who are on social media. A more detailed picture of the effects of smartphones needs to be painted. 12. What is the purpose of Paragragh1? A. To illustrate a point. B. To present a solution. C. To introduce the topic. D. To describe a phenomenon. 13. What’s the main barrier to linking smartphones to mental health issues? A. The varied purposes of smartphone apps. B. The changes in children’s smartphone habits. C. The ineffectiveness of strict school policies. D. The complexity of proving direct causation. 14. What is the author’s attitude toward school-level smartphone bans? A. Supportive. B. Skeptical. C. Indifferent. D. Neutral. 15. Which might be a suitable title for the article? A. Smartphone Bans Alone: Limited Impact on Youth Mental Health B. Smartphones in Schools: Balancing Risks and Educational Benefits C. The Rise of Social Media: A Primary Cause of Adolescent Depression D. Global Bans on Smartphones: A Simple Solution to Teen Mental Health 【答案】12. C 13. D 14. B 15. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了学校禁止智能手机使用对学生心理健康的影响，以及相关研究的现状和挑战。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“France has not allowed smartphone use in primary or secondary schools since 2018, claiming that it would help children focus, reduce their social media use and cyberbullying. The Netherlands and Hungary initiated similar bans in 2024. The key question facing them is whether banning smartphones in schools offers any benefits to mental health. (自2018年以来，法国就不允许中小学使用智能手机，声称这将有助于儿童集中注意力，减少他们的社交媒体使用和网络欺凌。荷兰和匈牙利在2024年也采取了类似的禁令。他们面临的关键问题是，在学校禁止使用智能手机是否对心理健康有任何好处)”可知，文章第一段通过介绍法国、荷兰和匈牙利等国家在学校禁止使用智能手机的情况，引出了文章要讨论的话题，即在学校禁止使用智能手机是否对心理健康有好处。故选C。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“It is tempting to connect these trends with the increased availability of smartphones, but establishing a causal connection is difficult. Part of the problem is that smartphones contain multitudes. Using a smartphone to solve crosswords or read the news may well have distinctly different psychological effects than intensive social-media use. (人们很容易将这些趋势与智能手机的普及联系起来，但要建立因果关系却很难。部分问题在于智能手机包含了太多内容。使用智能手机玩填字游戏或阅读新闻，与密集使用社交媒体相比，可能会产生截然不同的心理影响)”可知，将智能手机与心理健康问题联系起来的主要障碍是证明直接因果关系的复杂性。故选D。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中“However, school-level bans alone may be insufficient. Research in The Lancet compared schools with strict and relaxed smartphone policies, finding no mental health differences between groups. While heavy smartphone users showed declines, policy strictness had no measurable effect. (然而，仅靠学校层面的禁令可能还不够。《柳叶刀》杂志上的一项研究比较了智能手机政策严格和宽松的学校，发现两组之间没有心理健康差异。虽然重度智能手机用户的使用量有所下降，但政策的严格程度并没有产生可衡量的影响)”可知，作者认为仅靠学校层面的智能手机禁令可能不足以改善学生的心理健康，因此作者对学校层面的智能手机禁令持怀疑态度。故选B。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章内容，特别是最后一段“Researchers are trying to paint a complete picture with both hands tied behind their back. According to Dr. Orben, social media companies routinely refuse to give independent researchers access to detailed data on the behaviors of their users. This forces researchers to rely on less accurate measures, like overall screen time. It also means that children playing educational games are being put in the same analytical bin as children who are on social media. A more detailed picture of the effects of smartphones needs to be painted. (研究人员在试图描绘一个完整的画面时，却感觉束手束脚。据奥本博士说，社交媒体公司通常会拒绝让独立研究人员获取用户行为的详细数据。这迫使研究人员依赖不太准确的衡量标准，比如总的屏幕使用时间。这也意味着玩教育游戏的孩子和玩社交媒体的孩子被放在了同一个分析类别中。需要更详细地描绘智能手机的影响)”可知，文章主要讨论了学校禁止智能手机使用对学生心理健康的影响，以及相关研究的现状和挑战，指出仅靠学校层面的禁令可能不足以改善学生的心理健康，需要更详细地研究智能手机的影响。因此，A选项“仅靠智能手机禁令：对青少年心理健康影响有限”最符合文章主旨。故选A。 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 The bad news about the boiling hot weather is on every screen. The good news, however, is that even as temperatures rise, destruction can be minimised. Rich, hot places such as Phoenix, Kuwait and Singapore are adapting, as did parts of Europe after that heatwave two decades ago. ____16____ The basic idea is simple: get people out of the sun and into the cool. Air conditioning, which is affordable, is part of the answer. ____17____ However, if powered by renewable energy, it is not bad for the climate. More importantly, extreme heat can cause diseases like heart problems. Populations that are not used to it are more vulnerable (易受伤害的), so are the elderly. A study in The Lancet concluded that there were 345,000 heat-related deaths worldwide among the over-65s, and that it would have been 50% higher without air conditioning. ____18____ Some quick and cheap fixes can stand out. For example, workplaces and schools need to be more flexible. When it is extremely hot, shade and water breaks must be provided for outdoor workers. As for children, they should be allowed to study from home. ____19____ Some American cities have “heat relief centers” - as do others in China and Vietnam. Often these are ordinary buildings with air conditioning, from libraries to offices, that can temporarily be opened to all. ____20____ Architects in Singapore design buildings to make wind pass through the city while a vast tree-planting effort provides shade and keeps moisture (湿润) for the city. However, it takes time and a mountain of cash to redesign the place where we live. A. More places need similar guidelines. B. Rethinking how cities are built can help, too. C. Besides, creating more cool public spaces is useful. D. Therefore, it contributes to saving lives during hot days. E. Some environmentalists try to avoid this wonderful technology. F. Far from being a series of unusual events, this is the new normal. G. Rather than sitting by, the rest of the world should also take action. 【答案】16. G 17. E 18. D 19. C 20. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了面对极端高温天气时人们可以采取的应对方式。 【16题详解】 根据前文“The bad news about the boiling hot weather is on every screen. The good news, however, is that even as temperatures rise, destruction can be minimised. Rich, hot places such as Phoenix, Kuwait and Singapore are adapting, as did parts of Europe after that heatwave two decades ago. (屏幕上到处都是天气酷热的坏消息。然而，好消息是，即使气温上升，破坏也可以降到最低。凤凰城、科威特和新加坡等富裕、炎热的地区正在适应，20年前的热浪过后，欧洲部分地区也在适应)。”以及后文“The basic idea is simple: get people out of the sun and into the cool. (基本的想法很简单：让人们远离阳光，进入凉爽的环境。)”可知，空处可能提及其他地区面对高温频发的情况会如何做。G项“世界其他地区也应该采取行动，而不是坐视不管。”与上文衔接紧密，且能引出下文应对高温天气的基本理念。故选G项。 【17题详解】 根据前文“Air conditioning, which is affordable, is part of the answer. (价格实惠的空调是答案的一部分。)”可知，人们能买得起的空调能提供一种解决办法，以及后文“However, if powered by renewable energy, it is not bad for the climate. (然而，如果由可再生能源驱动，对气候并不是坏事。)”可推知，空处应涉及有些人对空调作为一种解决办法提出了反对的意见，且与气候有关。E项“一些环保主义者试图避开这种了不起的技术。”与上下文衔接紧密。故选E项。 【18题详解】 根据前文“More importantly, extreme heat can cause diseases like heart problems. Populations that are not used to it are more vulnerable (易受伤害的), so are the elderly. A study in The Lancet concluded that there were 345,000 heat-related deaths worldwide among the over-65s, and that it would have been 50% higher without air conditioning. (更重要的是，极端高温会导致心脏病等疾病。不习惯的人群更容易受到伤害，老年人也是如此。《柳叶刀》上的一项研究得出结论，全球65岁以上人群中有34.5万人死于高温，如果没有空调，死亡人数会高出50%。)”可知，空处应是对上文内容的总结，提到空调在炎热天气下挽救生命的作用。D项“因此，它有助于在炎热天气挽救生命。”符合语境。故选D项。 【19题详解】 根据前文“Some quick and cheap fixes can stand out. For example, workplaces and schools need to be more flexible. When it is extremely hot, shade and water breaks must be provided for outdoor workers. As for children, they should be allowed to study from home. (一些快速和廉价的解决方案可以脱颖而出。例如，工作场所和学校需要更加灵活。当天气特别热时，必须为户外工作者提供遮阳处和饮水处。至于孩子，应该允许他们在家学习。)”以及后文“Some American cities have “heat relief centers” - as do others in China and Vietnam. Often these are ordinary buildings with air conditioning, from libraries to offices, that can temporarily be opened to all. (一些美国城市有“避暑中心”，中国和越南的其他城市也有。从图书馆到办公室，这些通常是有空调的普通建筑，可以暂时向所有人开放。)”可知，空前提到办公地点和学校应更加灵活。空后则提到美国一些城市设有“避暑中心”，中国和越南等国家也有类似场所。由此可知空处应涉及话题的转变，且能够引出空后的内容。C项“此外，创建更多凉爽的公共空间是有用的。”承上启下。故选C项。 【20题详解】 空处位于段首，应能总领全段内容。根据后文“Architects in Singapore design buildings to make wind pass through the city, while a vast tree-planting effort provides shade and keeps moisture (湿润) for the city. However, it takes time and a mountain of cash to redesign the place where we live. (新加坡的建筑师设计的建筑让风穿过城市，而大量的植树为城市提供阴凉和保持水分。然而，重新设计我们居住的地方需要时间和大量的资金。)”可知，这些均与对城市的改造有关。B项“重新思考城市的建设方式也会有所帮助。”能够总领下文内容。故选B项。 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 had always been terrified of snakes, a fear that was deeply rooted in my childhood. Even the ____21____ of one, in a picture or toy form, would ____22____ me with terror. However, everything changed when I became a mother. My son joined the Cub Scouts, and I ____23____ the role of den mother (辅导员). On a family camping trip, I found myself facing a ____24____ snake at the animal station. The staff member enthusiastically ____25____ , “They’ve got a live snake you can handle.” Despite my fear, I couldn’t ____26____ the boys. I followed them to the station, where the young man introduced Humphrey, a hognose snake. He explained how the snake, ____27____ by nature, would ____28____ dead when threatened. I tried to keep a safe distance, but one of the boys encouraged me to hold the snake. With a prayer for courage, I ____29____ agreed. To my surprise, Humphrey wasn’t cold and slimy but dry and soft. As he _____30_____ himself along my arm and looked into my eyes, I realized my _____31_____ was based on misunderstandings. Humphrey’s calmness taught me that bravery doesn’t mean the _____32_____ of fear, but the ability to face it. Though I remain _____33_____ about snakes, I’ll never forget Humphrey. He showed me that true courage lies in overcoming fear, not _____34_____ it. As the saying goes, the brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who _____35_____ that fear. 21. A. image B. sound C. sight D. thought 22. A. freeze B. catch C. engage D. excite 23. A. reflected on B. took on C. focused on D. insisted on 24. A. dangerous B. harmless C. wild D. live 25. A. continued B. mentioned C. declared D. screamed 26. A. abandon B. quit C. support D. assist 27. A. risky B. harmless C. aggressive D. curious 28. A. lay B. drop C. fall D. play 29. A. doubtfully B. slowly C. unwillingly D. gradually 30. A. positioned B. wrapped C. presented D. supported 31. A. courage B. hesitation C. anxiety D. fear 32. A. lack B. absence C. defeat D. impact 33. A. cautious B. enthusiastic C. uncertain D. concerned 34. A. suffering B. surviving C. avoiding D. acknowledging 35. A. hides B. encounters C. values D. conquers 【答案】21. C 22. A 23. B 24. D 25. C 26. A 27. B 28. D 29. C 30. A 31. D 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者如何从一个对蛇有深深恐惧的人，通过一次与蛇的亲密接触，学会了勇敢面对恐惧，理解了真正的勇气在于克服恐惧，而非逃避。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：即使是在图片中或是玩具形式的，光是看一眼都会让我吓得动弹不得。A. image形象，图像；B. sound声音；C. sight视力，看见；D. thought想法。根据后文“in a picture or toy form”可知，此处指的是看见蛇的图像或者玩具形式的蛇。故选C。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. freeze使僵住，吓得动弹不得；B. catch抓住；C. engage参与，吸引；D. excite使兴奋。根据前文“I had always been terrified of snakes”可知，作者一直害怕蛇，因此看到蛇的图像或玩具形式的蛇都会让作者吓得僵住。故选A。 【23题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我儿子加入了童子军，而我则担任了小队辅导员。A. reflected on反思；B. took on承担，雇佣；C. focused on专注于；D. insisted on坚持。根据前文“My son joined the Cub Scouts”可知，作者的儿子加入了童子军，所以此处指作者承担了辅导员的角色。故选B。 【24题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在一次家庭露营旅行中，我发现自己在动物站面对着一条活生生的蛇。A. dangerous危险的；B. harmless无害的；C. wild野生的；D. live活的。根据后文“They’ve got a live snake you can handle”可知，作者发现自己面对着一条活着的蛇。故选D。 25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：工作人员热情地宣布：“这里有一条活蛇，你可以摸摸看。”A. continued继续；B. mentioned提到；C. declared宣布；D. screamed尖叫。根据后文“They’ve got a live snake you can handle”可知，工作人员宣称有一条活着的蛇可以摸摸。故选C。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：尽管我很害怕，但我不能丢下孩子们不管。A. abandon抛弃；B. quit放弃；C. support支持；D. assist帮助。根据前文“I couldn’t”和后文“the boys”可知，尽管作者害怕，但是作为辅导员，作者不能抛弃孩子们。故选A。 【27题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他解释说，这种蛇天性无害，当感到威胁时会装死。A. risky有风险的；B. harmless无害的；C. aggressive有攻击性的；D. curious好奇的。根据后文“would ____8____ dead when threatened”可知，此处指这种蛇天性无害。故选B。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他解释说，这种蛇天性无害，当感到威胁时会装死。A. lay放置；B. drop掉落；C. fall落下；D. play玩，扮演。根据“when threatened”可知，这种蛇受到威胁时会假装死了，即：扮演一条死蛇，故选D。 【29题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：我祈祷着能鼓起勇气，勉强同意了。A. doubtfully怀疑地；B. slowly缓慢地；C. unwillingly不情愿地；D. gradually逐渐地。根据前文“I tried to keep a safe distance”可知，作者一开始和蛇保持距离，所以此处指作者不情愿地同意了。故选C。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当它沿着我的手臂爬上来，与我对视时，我意识到我的恐惧都是基于误解。A. positioned定位，摆好位置；B. wrapped用……包裹；C. presented呈现，赠送；D. supported支持。根据前文“hold the snake”可知，作者拿着蛇，所以此处指蛇沿着作者的手臂定位（爬）并看着作者的眼睛。故选A。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. courage勇气；B. hesitation犹豫；C. anxiety焦虑；D. fear恐惧。根据前文“I had always been terrified of snakes”可知，作者一直害怕蛇，所以此处指作者意识到自己的恐惧是基于误解的。故选D。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：汉弗莱的平静教会了我，勇敢并不意味着没有恐惧，而是有面对恐惧的能力。A. lack缺乏；B. absence缺席，不存在；C. defeat击败；D. impact影响。根据后文“but the ability to face it”可知，前后文为转折关系，所以此处指勇敢并不意味着恐惧的不存在，而是有面对它的能力。故选B。 【33题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：虽然我对蛇仍然保持谨慎，但我永远不会忘记汉弗莱。A. cautious小心的，谨慎的；B. enthusiastic热情的；C. uncertain不确定的；D. concerned关心的。根据前文“I had always been terrified of snakes”可知，作者一直害怕蛇，所以此处指作者仍然对蛇保持谨慎。故选A。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：它向我展示了真正的勇气在于克服恐惧，而不是逃避。A. suffering遭受；B. surviving幸存；C. avoiding避免；D. acknowledging承认。根据前文“overcoming fear”可知，此处指真正的勇气在于克服恐惧，而不是避免它。故选C。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：正如俗话所说，勇敢的人不是不感到害怕的人，而是能克服恐惧的人。A. hides隐藏；B. encounters遇到；C. values珍视；D. conquers征服、克服。根据前文“the brave man is not he who does not feel afraid”可知，此处指勇敢的人是能克服恐惧的人。故选D。 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。 Peterley Manor Farm, in the Chiltern Hills, has moved a long way from conventional farming. When Roger Brill, a fourth-generation farmer, and his wife ____36____ (take) over the run-down farm, they set out to grow and sell produce from the fields, ____37____ accounted for an extremely small share of the farm’s income and made up less than one ____38____ (nine) of the income last year. Now the 40-ac re farm has a “wild spa”, yoga classes in a Mongolian yurt (蒙古包) and a café in a converted barn. “Social media has changed everything,” says Katy Brill, Roger’s daughter who assumed ____39____ (responsible) for the farm’s day-to-day running in 2014. Novel experiences and scenic backdrops do very well ____40____ social media platforms. In addition to the spa, the farm also hosts fitness boot camps, an outdoor cinema and farm-themed messy play for kids, together with a new nature-based garden center ____41____ (construct) in the near future. ____42____ (branch) out and innovating have become the norm with modern farmers, and do bring new business for struggling farms, ____43____ they leave the farmers exposed to strange fields as well as requiring them to find workers with new ____44____ (profession) skills. In future Peterley Manor Farm will need more marketers and chefs, for instance, and _____45_____ (few) farm hands. 【答案】36. took 37. which 38. ninth 39. responsibility 40. on 41. to be constructed 42. Branching 43. but 44. professional 45. fewer 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了彼得利庄园农场（Peterley Manor Farm）如何从传统的农业生产转型为多元化的经营模式。 【36题详解】 考查时态。句意：当第四代农民Roger Brill和他的妻子接管这个破败的农场时，他们开始种植和销售农田里的农产品，这在农场的收入中只占极小的比例，去年还不到九分之一。设空处使用动词作谓语，根据后文的accounted可知，描述过去发生的事情应用一般过去时。故填took。 【37题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：同上。此处为非限制性定语从句，指代前文“销售农产品”的事实，先行词在从句中作主语，指物，故用关系代词which引导。故填which。 【38题详解】 考查序数词。句意：同上。此处表示“九分之一”，分母应用序数词ninth，构成分数表达。故填ninth。 【39题详解】 考查名词。句意：Roger的女儿Katy Brill于2014年接手农场的日常运营，她说：“社交媒体改变了一切。”此处作宾语，表示“责任”应用名词responsibility，不可数。故填responsibility。 【40题详解】 考查介词。句意：新颖的体验和风景优美的背景在社交媒体平台上非常受欢迎。后跟名词作宾语，表示“在社交媒体平台上”应用介词on。故填on。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：除了水疗中心，农场还举办健身训练营、户外电影院和以农场为主题的儿童游戏，以及一个即将在不久的将来建造的新的以自然为基础的花园中心。句中hosts为谓语动词，construct在句中应用非谓语动词形式，此处为with的复合结构“with+宾语+宾补”，construct与garden center构成被动关系，且根据后文的in the near future可知，此处表示将来，应用to be done形式。故填to be constructed。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：对于现代农民来说，拓展和创新已经成为常态，确实为陷入困境的农场带来了新的业务，但这也让农民们接触到陌生的领域，并要求他们找到具备新专业技能的工人。句中have become为谓语动词，branch在句中应用非谓动词形式，此处作句子的主语，应用动名词形式，句首单词首字母要大写。故填Branching。 【43题详解】 考查连词。句意：同上。结合前后文语境可知为转折关系，应用连词but。故填but。 【44题详解】 考查形容词。句意：同上。修饰名词skills应用形容词professional，作定语。故填professional。 【45题详解】 考查比较级。句意：例如，未来的彼得利庄园农场将需要更多的营销人员和厨师，而需要更少的农场工人。根据上文more marketers and chefs可知，few应用比较级形式，表示“更少的”。故填fewer。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假如你是李华，近期你校学生中出现了刷小视频学英语的热潮，校英文报就此现象进行征稿，请你写一则短文投稿。内容包括： 1.陈述看法； 2.提出建议。 注意：1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 My View on Learning English via Short Videos ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 My View on Learning English via Short Videos Recently, watching short videos to learn English has become popular in our school. I believe this trend is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, these short videos make learning fun and convenient. On the other hand, relying only on short videos has risks. Most videos focus on isolated words or phrases without teaching grammar rules or context. This might lead to incomplete knowledge. So I recommend selecting high-quality educational accounts and limiting daily video time to 15 minutes. Most importantly, combine short videos with textbook review to build a solid foundation. Let’s make the best use of short videos to improve our English. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生就学生刷小视频学英语的现象陈述看法并提出建议。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 流行的：popular → widespread 建议：recommend → suggest 依靠：rely on → depend on 孤立：isolated → separate 2. 句式拓展 合并句子 原句：Recently, watching short videos to learn English has become popular in our school. I believe this trend is a double-edged sword. 拓展句：Recently, watching short videos to learn English has become popular in our school, which I believe is a double-edged sword. 【点睛】【高分句型1】 Watching short videos to learn English, which has recently become a popular trend in our school, is a double-edged sword that brings both benefits and risks. (运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句和that引导的限制性定语从句) 【高分句型2】 Although these short videos make learning fun and convenient, relying solely on them might lead to incomplete knowledge, as most videos focus on isolated words or phrases without teaching grammar rules or context. (运用了although引导的让步状语从句和as引导的原因状语从句) 第二节(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。 Tom’s family was a small family on the coastal line of a small village. Tom was 11 years old. He was tall, dark and handsome and had a lot of dreams. He had always dreamt of living in a city. He was always his dad’s charm, as he was not quite happy to spend time with his mom. All he could remember about his mom was her scars, red and white scars on her face, neck and hands. He always felt unpleasant to see his mom’s face. But what he did not know was that his mom scratched her beauty to save him from a fire when he was one year old. Not wanting to burden him with it, Tom’s parents kept it a secret. His mom Maria used to drop him to school and pick him up every day. He felt awkward to see his mom with that scarred face standing in front of the school gate. As he was laughing and chatting with his fellow schoolmates, all of them became silent and started staring at the gate. So, Tom turned towards the gate with a lot of curiosity. He froze when seeing his mom, face covered with a piece of cloth. Tom felt ashamed and rushed out of the school with lots of anger. With days passing by, Tom started to dislike his mom more. He did not like to get picked up or dropped by his mom. He felt that she was ugly and so abnormal. As he grew old, he stopped going out with her to the market or anywhere outside. Kamala tried her best to make her son happy, got him everything that he wanted and gave him his space. She understood what her son was going through and felt pity for herself and sad for her son, as she was helpless. When Tom turned 16, he was sent to a city high school 80 kilometers away from his coastal village. The very thought of not being with his ugly mother made him very happy. Three years later, then came Tom’s graduation ceremony. His parents didn’t want to be absent from such an important occasion, so they managed to be there without informing Tom. 注意：1.续写词数应为150 左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Tom was shocked when he saw his parents appear at the ceremony hall. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Hesitating for a moment, Tom’s father told him everything that happened many years ago. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Possible version: Tom was shocked when he saw his parents appear at the ceremony hall. He stood rooted to the floor for a moment, not knowing what to do. Seconds later, he tried to contain himself and awkwardly walked up to greet his father, ignoring his mother’s existence. But when he heard others whispering about his mum’s ugly face, embarrassment came over him. With anger written all on his face, he pushed his mum hard out of the hall. Seeing Tom’s mum leave with deep sorrow, his father followed her out. Hesitating for a moment, Tom’s father told him everything that happened many years ago. His mum got burnt severely to save him in a terrible fire. Tears streamed down his face when he recollected how much he had hurt her all these years, how he had ignored her and he realized the amount of pain and agony she had gone through. After the ceremony, he found his mum and embraced her, saying “Sorry” again and again. From then on, he thought of his mom’s face even with scars as the most beautiful face in the world and his mom as the most respected woman in the world. 【解析】 【导语】文章以人物为主要线索展开。Tom十一岁了，他一点都不喜欢和妈妈玩，因为妈妈的脸上，脖子上还有手上全都是红色白色的伤疤。Tom也不喜欢让妈妈送他上学、接他放学，他害怕同学们异样的眼光和窃窃私语。父母为了不让他有负担，没有告诉他，妈妈的美貌是在火中救一岁的 Tom 的时候失去的。后来Tom去市里上高中，他因为不用再和丑陋的妈妈一起生活而感到开心。一转眼Tom要毕业了，父母不想缺席毕业典礼，没有告诉儿子，就来到了他的毕业典礼上。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“当Tom看到他的父母到达仪式大厅时，他很震惊。”可知，第一段可描写Tom的反应和做法，他很生气，努力地控制着自己，走向爸爸跟前，但是听到别人议论妈妈的外表，他把妈妈推出了仪式大厅，看到妈妈伤心地离开，爸爸跟了出去。 ②由第二段首句内容“父亲犹豫了一下，把多年前发生的一切都告诉了他。”可知，第二段可描写Tom得知真相后感到后悔，从此以后不再因为妈妈的伤疤而疏远妈妈。 2.续写线索：和父亲打招呼——尴尬——生气地把妈妈推出去——父亲解释——懊悔——道歉——改变 3.词汇积累 行为类 ①一动不动地站着：stand rooted to the floor/stand rooted to the spot/stand still/stand motionless ②压制住自己：contain oneself/keep one’s temper/hold one’s temper ③拥抱：embrace/hug 情绪类 ①尴尬：embarrassment/awkwardness ②生气：angry/fury 【点睛】[高分句型1].Seconds later, he tried to contain himself and awkwardly walked up to greet his father, ignoring his mother’s existence. (运用了现在分词作状语) [高分句型2].Tears streamed down his face when he recollected how much he had hurt her all these years, how he had ignored her and he realized the amount of pain and agony she had gone through. (运用了when引导的时间状语从句，how much和 how引导的宾语从句，以及省略that的定语从句修饰先行词pain and agony) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 新洲一中阳逻校区2026届高二下期末考试 英语试题 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．What are the speakers talking about? A．A dream. B．The man’s health. C．An article. 2．What does the woman think of the medicine? A．It doesn’t work. B．It makes her tired. C．It reduced her appetite. 3．How many cookies did John eat? A．Three. B．Four. C．Seven. 4．Where are the speakers? A．On the plane. B．At a conference room. C．On the train. 5．Who might the man be? A．A librarian. B．A student. C．A novelist. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6．Why does the man suggest eating out? A．To enjoy a family dinner. B．To celebrate his promotion. C．To celebrate Shelly’s birthday. 7．Who is Shelly? A．The man’s boss. B．The speakers’ daughter. C．The speakers’ granddaughter. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8．What main dish will the woman serve? A．Roast duck. B．Chicken. C．Beef and potatoes. 9．When will the woman serve bread? A．Before dinner. B．During dinner. C．After dinner. 10．How will the woman probably get the dessert? A．She will make it. B．She will buy it. C．She expects someone to bring it. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11．What do the figures prove about the item? A．It is much cheaper. B．It is in great demand. C．It is well designed. 12．What is the man’s request? A．See the sample. B．Test the product. C．Get a discount. 13．What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Husband and wife. B．Manager and employee. C．Salesperson and customer. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14．Who motivated George to pursue a career in sport? A．His teacher. B．His coach. C．His father. 15．What makes George feel a little regretful? A．Training very hard every day. B．Failing to visit amazing places. C．Having little time with his family. 16．What is George’s attitude to being interviewed? A．Positive. B．Critical. C．Dismissive. 17．What is George’s future plan? A．To work in schools. B．To keep competing. C．To become a TV presenter. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18．What’s the weather like today? A．Windy. B．Warm. C．Hot. 19．What special view will the tourists get in this park? A．Houses of all shapes and styles. B．Birds of all colors and varieties. C．School teachers and the pupils. 20．What do people do here in autumn and winter? A．Take photos. B．Watch birds. C．Enjoy the beauty. 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 Harvard University Libraries offer diverse programs and events year-round, connecting scholars and visitors with world-class resources. The following are featured academic season activities across its iconic collections and spaces. Exploring Library Treasures (Year-Round) Harvard’s libraries are more than just books—they’re gateways to universe discovery. Whether you’re researching a thesis, unearthing the secrets within rare manuscripts, or merely longing for a peaceful study corner, this self-guided tour is your passport to the university’s world-class collections. Pick up a map at Widener Library’s entrance to begin your journey. Undergrad Research Bootcamp (Year-Round) New to academic research? Learn how to navigate Harvard’s vast digital documents, request special collections, and cite sources like a specialist under the careful guidance of the real one. Weekly sessions are available. Just stop by Lamont Library’s Tech Help Desk to participate. You can choose to stay for a 15-minute demonstration or engage in a workshop. Wellness Wednesdays at Cabot (September 5—May 15) Balance mounting study stress with mindful reading breaks. Here, you’ll find an array of engaging features designed to soothe your mind. Colorable books, offering a creative outlet, puzzle corners, a great way to take your mind off academic pressures, and a “cozy classics” recommendation wall await. Located in Cabot Science Library’s dedicated resting zone; open to all students during operating hours. Special Collections Spotlight Join our team of expert library scholars—renowned for their research in archival studies, rare book cataloging, and historical manuscript preservation—for in-depth guided sessions. 11/14—Mapping History: Immerse yourself in 16th-century atlases at Pusey Map Collection. 3/22—Voices of Change: Listen to digitized civil rights oral histories at Schlesinger Library. 1. What can participants do in the “Exploring Library Treasures” activity? A. Explore the university. B. Access uncommon manuscripts. C. Write a research paper. D. Unearth treasures buried underground. 2. Which activity is intended for relaxation? A. Undergrad Research Bootcamp. B. Exploring Library Treasures. C. Wellness Wednesdays at Cabot. D. Special Collections Spotlight. 3. What do Undergrad Research Bootcamp and Special Collections Spotlight share? A. They are designed for Harvard freshmen. B. They focus on brand-new research all year. C. They offer learning with professional support. D. They require participants to prepare demonstrations. B In these days of electronic everything, you’d think that most businesses wouldn’t be using paper cheques (支票) any more. In fact, for most businesses, paper cheques are still a thing. As many as one in three business deals are paid this way and 81% of firms in the US are still using paper cheques to settle some of their bills. Stop the eye-rolling because yeah, we know electronic payments are quicker to make, authorize and complete, and they’re easier to track and report. They save paper and are good for the environment. They’re more secure, efficient and cost less. They can be made and approved from anywhere. A growing number of businesses not only prefer electronic payments, but are requiring customers to do this. Even Microsoft recently announced that it would no longer accept paper cheques from its partners. But still ... I’m going to miss the paper cheque. I’ve always enjoyed the circumstance of the biweekly cheque run and the grandest part is the final approval evidenced by the ultimate proof of authority: the signature. Some of my clients take delight in the opportunity to examine and sign every cheque because there’s no better example of power than this. Paper cheques are not only a written form of contracts favored by firms throughout history but also a form of marketing where companies can proudly display their logos. They are clear evidence of stability and reliability. Unfortunately, the writing is on the wall for the paper cheque. And that makes me sad. According to the Small Business Administration, the majority of small business owners are over the age of 50. We grew up with Swanson TV Dinners, hockey without helmets (头盔) and appointed smoking sections in airplanes. We’ll retire and younger generations will bury us along with our chequebooks. We know this will unavoidably change. For now, many businesses in the US are still relying on paper cheques to pay. Yes, they’re inefficient and costlier. But please be patient. Allow me to have this one little enjoyment while it lasts. 4. What phenomenon does the author describe in paragraph 1? A. Doing business is increasingly difficult. B. Everything is going electronic in the US. C. Paper cheques are still in use in business. D. Most American firms fail to pay the bills. 5. What does Microsoft’s decision indicate? A. The growing trend of shifting to electronic payments. B. The change in forms of cooperation in big companies. C. The potential comeback of paper cheques in the market. D. The popularity of electronic payments among customers. 6. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 3? A. Defend his preference. B. Introduce a new concept. C. Call for readers’ support. D. Promote an old tradition. 7. Why does the author mention Swanson TV Dinners and hockey without helmets? A To emphasize the outdated nature of past trends. B. To show his attachment to old-school practices. C. To stress his resistance to technological changes. D. To suggest the reliability of traditional methods. C For students chasing lasting wealth, the best choice of a college major is less obvious than you might think. Conventional wisdom says computer science and engineering majors have higher earnings than liberal arts graduates. This is true for the first job, but the long-term story is more complicated. Computer science and engineering majors aged 23 and 25 earned an average of $61,744, according to a recent survey. This was 37 percent higher than the average starting salary of $45,032 earned by history or the social sciences majors. These engineers roughly doubled their starting salaries by age 40, to an average of $124,458. Yet earnings growth is even faster in other majors, and some catch up completely. By age 40, the average salary of all college graduates was $111,870, and social science and history majors earned $131,154 - an average that is lifted, in part, by high-paying jobs in management, business and law. One reason for the narrowing gap is that STEM jobs change rapidly and workers must constantly learn new skills to keep up. Job ads for software developers and engineers were more likely to ask for skills that didn’t exist a decade earlier. We can also see this by looking at changes in college course catalogs. Machine Learning, one of the largest courses in the Stanford computer science department did not exist until 2003. Today, it enrolls more than a thousand students. In contrast, liberal arts majors maintain a more traditional curriculum with fewer changes. Why do the earnings of poets catch up? It’s not because poetry suddenly pays the bills. Midcareer salaries are highest in management and business occupations, fields which liberal arts majors are more likely than STEM graduates to enter. A liberal arts education builds a set of foundational skills, such as written communication, problem-solving, and the ability to work in a team, which serve students well in a rapidly changing job market. To clarify, I am not suggesting students avoiding STEM majors. But I do think we should be cautious of the impulse to make college curriculums overly technical and career-focused. A four-year degree should prepare students for the next 40 years of working life, and for a future that none of us can imagine. 8. What do the figures in Paragraph 2 reveal? A. Engineers earn less than social scientists. B. STEM careers guarantee the highest pay. C. Liberal arts earnings grow to match STEM. D. Social science majors excel in high-paying fields. 9. What is the reason for the narrowing earnings gap? A. Liberal arts majors’ salaries start higher. B. STEM workers experience skill updates. C. Liberal arts majors avoid traditional careers. D. STEM majors maintain a traditional curriculum. 10. What is the author’s view on college curriculums? A. Students should avoid STEM majors. B. Art degrees should be career-oriented. C. STEM majors must focus on the future. D. Balance is preferred over technical focus. 11. What is the best title for the passage? A. Engineers Start Faster, but Poets Catch up B. Constant Skill Updating for STEM Careers C. Management and Business: Paths to Wealth D. How to Balance Skills With Lifelong Learning D France has not allowed smartphone use in primary or secondary schools since 2018, claiming that it would help children focus, reduce their social media use and cyberbullying. The Netherlands and Hungary initiated similar bans in 2024. The key question facing them is whether banning smartphones in schools offers any benefits to mental health. A 2021 US Surgeon General report revealed a 40% rise in feelings of hopelessness among American high school students between 2009 and 2019, with 48% of lifelong mental-health problems (like depression and anxiety) originating in adolescence. It is tempting to connect these trends with the increased availability of smartphones, but establishing a causal connection is difficult. Part of the problem is that smartphones contain multitudes. Using a smartphone to solve crosswords or read the news may well have distinctly different psychological effects than intensive social-media use. Additionally, Children’s brain undergoes profound changes during adolescence, meaning that any research on the effects of smartphone use needs to consider the developmental age of the children being studied as well as their precise smartphone habits. Few studies fully address these slight differences. A 2022 Cambridge University study of 17,409 youths aged between 10 and 21 linked increased social media use to reduced life satisfaction, particularly in girls aged 11 — 13 and boys aged 14 — 15. However, school-level bans alone may be insufficient. Research in The Lancet compared schools with strict and relaxed smartphone policies, finding no mental health differences between groups. While heavy smartphone users showed declines, policy strictness had no measurable effect. Researchers are trying to paint a complete picture with both hands tied behind their back. According to Dr. Orben, social media companies routinely refuse to give independent researchers access to detailed data on the behaviors of their users. This forces researchers to rely on less accurate measures, like overall screen time. It also means that children playing educational games are being put in the same analytical bin as children who are on social media. A more detailed picture of the effects of smartphones needs to be painted. 12. What is the purpose of Paragragh1? A. To illustrate a point. B. To present a solution. C. To introduce the topic. D. To describe a phenomenon. 13. What’s the main barrier to linking smartphones to mental health issues? A. The varied purposes of smartphone apps. B. The changes in children’s smartphone habits. C. The ineffectiveness of strict school policies. D. The complexity of proving direct causation. 14. What is the author’s attitude toward school-level smartphone bans? A. Supportive. B. Skeptical. C. Indifferent. D. Neutral. 15. Which might be a suitable title for the article? A. Smartphone Bans Alone: Limited Impact on Youth Mental Health B. Smartphones in Schools: Balancing Risks and Educational Benefits C The Rise of Social Media: A Primary Cause of Adolescent Depression D. Global Bans on Smartphones: A Simple Solution to Teen Mental Health 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 The bad news about the boiling hot weather is on every screen. The good news, however, is that even as temperatures rise, destruction can be minimised. Rich, hot places such as Phoenix, Kuwait and Singapore are adapting, as did parts of Europe after that heatwave two decades ago. ____16____ The basic idea is simple: get people out of the sun and into the cool. Air conditioning, which is affordable, is part of the answer. ____17____ However, if powered by renewable energy, it is not bad for the climate. More importantly, extreme heat can cause diseases like heart problems. Populations that are not used to it are more vulnerable (易受伤害的), so are the elderly. A study in The Lancet concluded that there were 345,000 heat-related deaths worldwide among the over-65s, and that it would have been 50% higher without air conditioning. ____18____ Some quick and cheap fixes can stand out. For example, workplaces and schools need to be more flexible. When it is extremely hot, shade and water breaks must be provided for outdoor workers. As for children, they should be allowed to study from home. ____19____ Some American cities have “heat relief centers” - as do others in China and Vietnam. Often these are ordinary buildings with air conditioning, from libraries to offices, that can temporarily be opened to all. ____20____ Architects in Singapore design buildings to make wind pass through the city, while a vast tree-planting effort provides shade and keeps moisture (湿润) for the city. However, it takes time and a mountain of cash to redesign the place where we live. A. More places need similar guidelines. B. Rethinking how cities are built can help, too. C. Besides, creating more cool public spaces is useful. D. Therefore it contributes to saving lives during hot days. E. Some environmentalists try to avoid this wonderful technology. F. Far from being a series of unusual events, this is the new normal. G. Rather than sitting by, the rest of the world should also take action. 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 had always been terrified of snakes, a fear that was deeply rooted in my childhood. Even the ____21____ of one, in a picture or toy form, would ____22____ me with terror. However, everything changed when I became a mother. My son joined the Cub Scouts, and I ____23____ the role of den mother (辅导员). On a family camping trip, I found myself facing a ____24____ snake at the animal station. The staff member enthusiastically ____25____ , “They’ve got a live snake you can handle.” Despite my fear, I couldn’t ____26____ the boys. I followed them to the station, where the young man introduced Humphrey, a hognose snake. He explained how the snake, ____27____ by nature, would ____28____ dead when threatened. I tried to keep a safe distance, but one of the boys encouraged me to hold the snake. With a prayer for courage, I ____29____ agreed. To my surprise, Humphrey wasn’t cold and slimy but dry and soft. As he _____30_____ himself along my arm and looked into my eyes, I realized my _____31_____ was based on misunderstandings. Humphrey’s calmness taught me that bravery doesn’t mean the _____32_____ of fear, but the ability to face it. Though I remain _____33_____ about snakes, I’ll never forget Humphrey. He showed me that true courage lies in overcoming fear, not _____34_____ it. As the saying goes, the brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who _____35_____ that fear. 21. A. image B. sound C. sight D. thought 22. A. freeze B. catch C. engage D. excite 23. A. reflected on B. took on C. focused on D. insisted on 24. A. dangerous B. harmless C. wild D. live 25. A. continued B. mentioned C. declared D. screamed 26. A. abandon B. quit C. support D. assist 27. A. risky B. harmless C. aggressive D. curious 28. A. lay B. drop C. fall D. play 29 A. doubtfully B. slowly C. unwillingly D. gradually 30. A. positioned B. wrapped C. presented D. supported 31. A. courage B. hesitation C. anxiety D. fear 32. A. lack B. absence C. defeat D. impact 33. A. cautious B. enthusiastic C. uncertain D. concerned 34. A. suffering B. surviving C. avoiding D. acknowledging 35. A. hides B. encounters C. values D. conquers 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。 Peterley Manor Farm, in the Chiltern Hills, has moved a long way from conventional farming. When Roger Brill, a fourth-generation farmer, and his wife ____36____ (take) over the run-down farm, they set out to grow and sell produce from the fields, ____37____ accounted for an extremely small share of the farm’s income and made up less than one ____38____ (nine) of the income last year. Now the 40-ac re farm has a “wild spa”, yoga classes in a Mongolian yurt (蒙古包) and a café in a converted barn. “Social media has changed everything,” says Katy Brill, Roger’s daughter who assumed ____39____ (responsible) for the farm’s day-to-day running in 2014. Novel experiences and scenic backdrops do very well ____40____ social media platforms. In addition to the spa, the farm also hosts fitness boot camps, an outdoor cinema and farm-themed messy play for kids, together with a new nature-based garden center ____41____ (construct) in the near future. ____42____ (branch) out and innovating have become the norm with modern farmers, and do bring new business for struggling farms, ____43____ they leave the farmers exposed to strange fields as well as requiring them to find workers with new ____44____ (profession) skills. In future Peterley Manor Farm will need more marketers and chefs, for instance, and _____45_____ (few) farm hands. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假如你是李华，近期你校学生中出现了刷小视频学英语的热潮，校英文报就此现象进行征稿，请你写一则短文投稿。内容包括： 1.陈述看法； 2.提出建议。 注意：1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 My View on Learning English via Short Videos ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节(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。 Tom’s family was a small family on the coastal line of a small village. Tom was 11 years old. He was tall, dark and handsome and had a lot of dreams. He had always dreamt of living in a city. He was always his dad’s charm, as he was not quite happy to spend time with his mom. All he could remember about his mom was her scars, red and white scars on her face, neck and hands. He always felt unpleasant to see his mom’s face. But what he did not know was that his mom scratched her beauty to save him from a fire when he was one year old. Not wanting to burden him with it, Tom’s parents kept it a secret. His mom Maria used to drop him to school and pick him up every day. He felt awkward to see his mom with that scarred face standing in front of the school gate. As he was laughing and chatting with his fellow schoolmates, all of them became silent and started staring at the gate. So, Tom turned towards the gate with a lot of curiosity. He froze when seeing his mom, face covered with a piece of cloth. Tom felt ashamed and rushed out of the school with lots of anger. With days passing by, Tom started to dislike his mom more. He did not like to get picked up or dropped by his mom. He felt that she was ugly and so abnormal. As he grew old, he stopped going out with her to the market or anywhere outside. Kamala tried her best to make her son happy, got him everything that he wanted and gave him his space. She understood what her son was going through and felt pity for herself and sad for her son, as she was helpless. When Tom turned 16, he was sent to a city high school 80 kilometers away from his coastal village. The very thought of not being with his ugly mother made him very happy. Three years later, then came Tom’s graduation ceremony. His parents didn’t want to be absent from such an important occasion, so they managed to be there without informing Tom. 注意：1.续写词数应为150 左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Tom was shocked when he saw his parents appear at the ceremony hall. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Hesitating for a moment, Tom’s father told him everything that happened many years ago. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$