精品解析：吉林省农安县第十中学2024-2025学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题

高二英语期末考试试卷 注意事项： 1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。 2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例: How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是C。 1. How much did Sue pay for the shirt? A. £45. B. £30. C. £15. 2. Why does the man need a map? A. To tour Manchester. B. To find a restaurant. C. To find the way to Chinatown. 3. What does the woman mean? A. She doesn’t like sad movies. B. She’d rather see a sad film next time. C. She doesn’t care how the movie ends. 4. What was the weather like on John’s holiday? A. Cold. B. Rainy. C. Sunny. 5. What will the man do next? A. Fill out another form. B. Fill in his medical history. C. Correct his mistake on the form. 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. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Movies. B. Books. C. Actors. 7. Where do the speakers plan to go? A. To the library. B. To the cinema. C. To the bookstore. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What is the woman? A. A policewoman. B. A journalist. C. A banker. 9. What do we know about the man who was running? A. He was caught by the police. B. He turned right at the corner. C. He had black hair. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At school. B. At the man’s home. C. At the woman’s home. 11. How did the man get home? A. By car. B. By bicycle. C. By bus. 12. Who is the man waiting for? A Emily. B. Mr Jones. C. Tommy. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. Where is the art exhibition held? A. At the Exhibition Centre. B. At the Popular Art Gallery. C. At the City Shopping Centre. 14. What is the woman most interested in? A. Modern paintings. B. Short movies. C. Sculptures. 15. Which section is the most popular? A. The video section. B. The painting section. C. The photography section. 16. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Friends. B. Fan and artist. C. Shopper and assistant. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. When did the garden open? A. In 2013. B. In 2016. C. In 2018. 18. How many flowers are there in the garden? A. Over 15 million. B. Over 50 million. C. Over 250 million. 19. Which was the world’s largest flower display in 2016? A. The full-size airplane. B. Mickey Mouse. C. The Egyptian pyramids. 20. When can people come to visit the garden? A. In September. B. In May. C. In March. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Discovering Nature: A Guide To Autumn Hikes We are organizing a series of nature hikes to help you discover the beauty of our local landscapes. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or just starting out, there’s a hike for everyone. Hike 1 — The Waterfall Trail This easy hike is ideal for beginners. It takes you through lush forests to a stunning waterfall. Enjoy the sound of water and the sight of wildlife along the way. Date and Time: Saturday, 15th September, at 9:00 Start Point: School Gym Hike Duration: 3 hours Hike 2 — The Mountain Summit For those looking for a challenge, this hike will test your endurance as you climb to the summit of Mount Greenview. The view from the top is breathtaking and well worth the effort. You should prepare a packed lunch and a map. Date and Time: Sunday, 16th September, at 9:00 Start Point: Greenview Park Hike Duration: 5 hours Hike 3 — The Lakeside Stroll A leisurely walk around the serene lakeside path. This hike is perfect for relaxation and photography. Bring your camera to capture the beautiful scenery. Date and Time: Saturday, 15th September, at 14:00 Start Point: Lake Cottage Hike Duration: 2 hours Hike 4 — The Historical Trail Join us on a journey through history as we hike along an old trade route. Learn about the area’s past and enjoy the scenic views. Participants are required to bring a notebook to take notes on historical points of interest. Date and Time: Sunday, 16th September, at 11:30 Start Point: Old Town Hike Duration: 4 hours All hikes are led by experienced guides and are free for students. Remember to sign up at the school office by September 10th. 1. Which hike is the most challenging? A. The Waterfall Trail. B. The Mountain Summit C. The Lakeside Stroll. D. The Historical Trail. 2. What are participants in Hike 4 required to do? A. Prepare a packed lunch. B. Join a hiking club. C. Wear special clothes. D. Bring a notebook. 3. When is the sign-up deadline for the four hikes? A. September 5th. B. September 10th. C. September 15th. D. September 16th. 【答案】1. B 2. D 3. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四场秋季徒步活动，包括特点、时间、起点和时长等信息，并提醒学生在9月10日前报名。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Hike 2部分的“For those looking for a challenge, this hike will test your endurance as you climb to the summit of Mount Greenview. (对于寻求挑战的人，这条徒步路线会在你攀登Greenview山山顶时考验你的耐力)”可知，去往山顶的徒步线路最有挑战性。故选B项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Hike 4部分的“Participants are required to bring a notebook to take notes on historical points of interest. (参与者需携带笔记本，以便记录历史景点的信息)”可知，第四条徒步线路的参与者需要携带笔记本。故选D项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Remember to sign up at the school office by September 10th. (记得在9月10日前到学校办公室报名)”可知，四条徒步线路的报名截止时间是9月10日。故选B项。 B While many of us will be taking advantage of the holiday for a bit of rest and relaxation, one man will be in training to push his body to its limits. Ian Russell, an airline pilot from Hereford, is preparing to run his first Ironman Triathlon (铁人三项赛) — at the age of 60. “They used to say life begins at 40. Now, 60 is the new 40,” said Mr Russell. Mr Russell was a keen sportsman when he was young, he listed climbing Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn among his achievements. He later took up running, before joining his local triathlon club. Inspired by some of his fellow members who had taken part, last autumn Mr Russell, who was 60 years old, signed up for the Ironman Triathlon event in Tenby, Pembrokeshire. He didn’t want age to restrict himself. “I originally thought that it’s local and easy to go, but it’s actually one of the toughest ones going,” he said. Since then, Mr Russell has trained “most days” — but has suffered a couple of setbacks. “I’ve had a big operation on my hand,” he explained, “which took a few weeks to recover. And then I broke my foot out training with the triathlon club. That took a good six to eight weeks to recover. So I’m not starting from the best base.” He said that, while he was training hard, he was avoiding pushing himself too much. “You might end up hurting yourself, which I can’t afford now,” he said. Mr Russell was also worried about making a cutoff, of two hours 20 minutes, to complete the swim. “All my main part of my training in my mind is revolving (围绕) around getting through the swimming part. So at least I can get on a bike and… let Mother Nature and tailwinds (顺风) take their course.” Despite this, the athlete said he had no regrets. “I’m proving that age is no barrier to setting bold goals and achieving them,” he added. 4. Why did Mr Russell say “60 is the new 40”? A. He was starting a new career. B. He felt younger than before. C. He wanted to sound humorous. D. He believed age shouldn’t limit his goals. 5. What can be learned from Mr Russell’s training experience? A. His coach caused his injuries. B. He trained too little for the event. C. He underestimated the difficulty of the race. D. He prioritized swimming over biking too early. 6. What does the underlined word “cutoff” in paragraph 4 refer to? A. A time limit. B. A competition rule. C. A safety zone. D. A broken record. 7. Which of the following words can best describe Mr Russell? A. Well-trained but proud. B. Determined and careful. C. Competitive and generous. D. Humorous but narrow-minded. 【答案】4. D 5. C 6. A 7. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了60岁的飞行员Ian Russell挑战铁人三项，尽管遭遇伤病和比赛的高难度，他仍坚持训练，证明年龄不应阻碍追求目标。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“Inspired by some of his fellow members who had taken part, last autumn Mr Russell, who was 60 years old, signed up for the Ironman Triathlon event in Tenby, Pembrokeshire. He didn’t want age to restrict himself. (去年秋天，60岁的Russell先生受到参加过比赛的俱乐部成员启发，报名参加了彭布罗克郡滕比市的铁人三项赛。他不愿让年龄限制自己的人生)”可推知，Russell说“60岁是新的40岁”是因为他认为60岁不应阻碍他参加这项比赛，年龄不应该限制他的目标。故选D项。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中Russell所说的话“I originally thought that it’s local and easy to go, but it’s actually one of the toughest ones going (我原本以为它是地方性的，很容易进行，但实际上它是最难的比赛之一)”可推知，Russell最初低估了比赛难度。故选C项。 【6题详解】 词句猜测题。根据画线词的下文“All my main part of my training in my mind is revolving (围绕) around getting through the swimming part. So at least I can get on a bike (我训练的核心目标始终是确保能完成游泳赛段。这样至少能顺利进入自行车环节)”可知，Russell把训练核心放在完成游泳赛段上，他担心的是自己能否在规定的时间限制两小时二十分钟内完成游泳，画线词指“时间限制”。故选A项。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“He didn’t want age to restrict himself. (他不愿让年龄限制自己的人生)”和最后一段“Despite this, the athlete said he had no regrets. “I’m proving that age is no barrier to setting bold goals and achieving them,” he added. (尽管如此，这位运动员表示他毫无遗憾。“我正在证明，年龄绝非设定远大目标并实现它们的阻碍。”他补充道)”可知，Russell坚持参加铁人三项的比赛，不愿让年龄成为自己的限制，说明他是坚定的；根据第四段中“He said that, while he was training hard, he was avoiding pushing himself too much. (他表示，尽管训练非常刻苦，但还是注意避免过度透支自己的身体)”和“All my main part of my training in my mind is revolving (围绕) around getting through the swimming part. (我训练的核心目标始终是确保能完成游泳赛段)”可知，Russell在训练上保证强度合理，重点关注自己薄弱的游泳部分，说明他是谨慎的。故选B项。 C A diet developed for brain health might slow or prevent cognitive (认知的) decline associated with mental health issues and age-related memory loss, a study says. “Following a MIND diet approach to meals can be a great way to boost brain health, because specific nutrients in a MIND diet play a vital role in brain health,” study lead author Dr. Sawyer said, who is a brain health expert at the University of Cincinnati. He likes this diet because it focuses more on what you should eat instead of what you should avoid. For example, he enjoys adding leafy green salads with nuts, beans, and olive oil to his meals rather than cutting out foods completely. The MIND diet combines two well-known healthy eating plans: the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet, which is designed to lower blood pressure. MIND stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay. Its goal is to help slow brain aging and memory problems. The diet prioritizes whole grains, leafy green vegetables, berries, beans and nuts; encourages the consumption of other, non-leafy green vegetables, fish, seafood, and olive oil; allows for limited consumption of red meat and wine; and limits the consumption of fast food, fried food, butter, and sweet foods such as candy. According to Sawyer, the good foods in this diet are full of antioxidants (抗氧化物质), which protect the brain. In contrast, the less healthy foods can raise bad fats in the body, which may hurt brain health. Sawyer and his team investigated the effects of a MIND diet on 14,145 people, with an average age of 64 years. Over approximately 10 years, they found that those who followed the MIND diet closely had a lower risk of memory loss. The effect was stronger for women participants. However, the study did have limits — it was based on people’s own reports about what they ate and couldn’t prove cause and effect. Still, the study provides favorable data and evidence for future related studies. 8. What does Sawyer say about a MIND diet in paragraph 2? A. It has potential effects on brain health. B. It has been experimented among the public. C. It reduces the consumption of green vegetables. D. It is mainly targeted at brain health of middle-aged people. 9. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 3? A. Give an example. B. Make a comparison. C. Clarify a concept. D. Introduce a new topic. 10. What is the author’s attitude towards Sawyer and his team’s study? A. Objective. B. Disapproving. C. Unconcerned. D. Doubtful. 11. Which can be a suitable title for the text? A. Keeping a Balanced Diet Contributes to Our Health B MIND Diet Delivers Enormous Benefits to Kids C. consuming Red Meat and Wine Has a Side Effect D. MIND Diet May Help Keep Your Brain Healthy 【答案】8. A 9. C 10. A 11. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章通过Dr. Sawyer的实验说明MIND饮食对大脑有好处，但该实验也有局限性。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段首句中的“Following a MIND diet approach to meals can be a great way to boost brain health, because specific nutrients in a MIND diet play a vital role in brain health(遵循MIND饮食法来安排饮食是一种提升大脑健康状况的绝佳方式，因为MIND饮食中所含的特定营养成分对大脑健康起着至关重要的作用)”可知，MIND饮食对大脑健康有影响。选项A表示“它对大脑健康有潜在的影响”与推断相吻合。故选A项。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“The MIND diet combines two well-known healthy eating plans: the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet, which is designed to lower blood pressure. MIND stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay. Its goal is to help slow brain aging and memory problems.(MIND饮食法融合了两种广为人知的健康饮食方案：地中海饮食和旨在降低血压的DASH饮食法。MIND代表地中海-DASH 干预延缓神经退行性病变。其目标是帮助减缓大脑衰老和改善记忆力问题)”可推断，本段的目的是介绍MIND饮食特点及目标，即阐述概念，故选C项。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据末段“However, the study did have limits — it was based on people’s own reports about what they ate and couldn’t prove cause and effect. Still, the study provides favorable data and evidence for future related studies.(然而，这项研究确实存在一些局限性——它基于人们对自身饮食情况的自我报告，并不能证明因果关系。不过，该研究为未来的相关研究提供了有利的数据和证据)”可知，作者客观陈述了该实验的优点和不足。故选A项。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据首段“A diet developed for brain health might slow or prevent cognitive decline associated with mental health issues and age-related memory loss, a study says.(一项研究指出，为大脑健康而制定的饮食方式或许能够减缓或阻止与心理健康问题以及与年龄相关的记忆力衰退相关的认知能力下降)”和末段“However, the study did have limits — it was based on people’s own reports about what they ate and couldn’t prove cause and effect. Still, the study provides favorable data and evidence for future related studies.(然而，这项研究确实存在一些局限性——它基于人们对自身饮食情况的自我报告，并不能证明因果关系。不过，该研究为未来的相关研究提供了有利的数据和证据)可知，本文旨在通过实验说明MIND饮食对大脑有一定好处，选项D表示“MIND饮食也许能帮助保持大脑健康”适合作为本文标题。故选D项。 D Brains are usually considered a bacteria-free zone. But that’s not the case for some fish. Wild and lab-grown salmonids (鲑科鱼)harbor active microbial (微生物的)communities in their brains. Most of the bacteria found in brains of lab-reared rainbow trout (虹鳟)appear to have initially come from their blood and guts. That suggests that microbes from other parts of the body can cross the blood-brain barrier. That layer of cells lies between brain cells and blood vessels, letting oxygen and nutrients in and keeping bacteria out. Microbial infection of animal brains has usually been linked to disease. For instance, brain-infiltrating microbes may be linked with Alzheimer’s disease in people. But brain bacteria aren’t necessarily bad news for fish. “The bacteria might even help rainbow trout pick up on microbial cues in the environment, aiding the migratory fish in navigation (航行)rivers,” says Irene Salinas, an immunologist studying fish. Salinas’ team searched for bacteria in brain samples from rainbow trout and grew 54 types of bacteria from lab-reared fish. That suggests that fish brains have a microbial community. Genetic analyses also revealed signs that bacteria adapt to living in the brain and cross the blood-brain barrier. While brain bacteria might not always be harmful to fish, there are exceptions. For example, the brains of aging Chinook salmon nearing death tend to have higher levels of bacteria compared to those of younger fish. These aging brains also show a buildup of amyloid-beta, a protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease in humans. This suggests that, similar to gut microbes, brain bacteria can potentially go out of balance, leading to health problems. The new findings open up questions about whether only fish have bacteria in the brain. Other animals may have brains chock-full of microbes, too. “When it comes to fish, there’s lots of diversity of different fishes on the planet,” Salinas says. “Maybe deep-sea fish or sharks have unique brain bacteria that help them live far below the surface.” 12. What function does the blood-brain barrier play in salmonids? A. To block oxygen. B. To produce bacteria. C. To provide nutrients. D. To keep the brain healthy. 13. In which way can the brain bacteria help rainbow trout? A. Finding the way. B. Boosting growth. C. Controlling disease. D. Preventing infection. 14. What does the example of the aging Chinook salmon imply? A. Aging fish have few brain bacteria. B. Young fish lack enough brain bacteria. C. Brain bacteria can cause health problems. D. Brain bacteria are always beneficial to fish. 15. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. Brain bacteria of the sea life are the same. B. More research on animals’ brain bacteria is needed. C. Many animals’ brains are full of different microbes. D. Salinas will study why fish can live far below the surface. 【答案】12. D 13. A 14. C 15. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍研究发现鲑科鱼脑中有活跃微生物群落，可能有益也可能失衡致病，还引发对其他动物脑细菌疑问。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“That layer of cells lies between brain cells and blood vessels, letting oxygen and nutrients in and keeping bacteria out.(这层细胞位于脑细胞和血管之间，让氧气和营养物质进入，防止细菌进入)”可知，血脑屏障可以让氧气和营养物质进入大脑，并防止细菌进入，因此它对鲑鱼的大脑健康有益，维护大脑健康。故选D。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“But brain bacteria aren’t necessarily bad news for fish. “The bacteria might even help rainbow trout pick up on microbial cues in the environment, aiding the migratory fish in navigation (航行) rivers,” says Irene Salinas, an immunologist studying fish.(但大脑细菌对鱼类来说并不一定是坏消息。研究鱼类的免疫学家Irene Salinas说：“这种细菌甚至可以帮助虹鳟鱼捕捉环境中的微生物线索，帮助河流中的洄游鱼类。”)”可知，大脑细菌可以帮助虹鳟鱼找路。故选A。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“While brain bacteria might not always be harmful to fish, there are exceptions. For example, the brains of aging Chinook salmon nearing death tend to have higher levels of bacteria compared to those of younger fish. These aging brains also show a buildup of amyloid-beta, a protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease in humans. (虽然大脑细菌可能并不总是对鱼有害，但也有例外。例如，与年轻的鱼类相比，接近死亡的年老奇努克鲑鱼的大脑往往含有更高水平的细菌。这些衰老的大脑也显示出淀粉样蛋白的积累，这是一种与人类阿尔茨海默病有关的蛋白质)”推知，年老奇努克鲑鱼的例子说明大脑细菌可能造成健康问题。故选C。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“The new findings open up questions about whether only fish have bacteria in the brain. Other animals may have brains chock-full of microbes, too. “When it comes to fish, there’s lots of diversity of different fishes on the planet,” Salinas says. “Maybe deep-sea fish or sharks have unique brain bacteria that help them live far below the surface.”(这项新发现提出了一个问题，即是否只有鱼类的大脑中才有细菌。其他动物的大脑可能也充满了微生物。萨利纳斯说：“说到鱼，地球上有很多不同种类的鱼。“也许深海鱼类或鲨鱼有独特的大脑细菌，可以帮助它们生活在远离水面的地方。”)”可知，这项新发现提出未解疑问，还有很多不明确的地方，暗示需要更多研究来探索动物脑细菌的多样性。由此推知，关于动物大脑细菌还需要更多的研究。故选B。 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。 Rather than focusing on giving up an existing bad habit it’s often easier to replace it with a healthier habit. Of course, bad habits can be stubborn. ____16____. Here are some practical yet powerful tips to help you. ____17____. People label bad habits “bad” because of negative consequences. Your smoking habit could be seriously damaging your health, or your habit of impulse (冲动) shopping could damage your budget. Know about these effects can help you stay motivated even during setbacks. Set the specific goals. Coming up with the right goal is an important step in dropping a bad habit. ____18____. Otherwise, you can risk sliding back into old patterns of behavior and you might be setting yourself up for disappointment. Build your action plan. When it comes to breaking a bad habit, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. You can create a routine around the new habit. For example, you might make a cup of coffee and sip it as you walk around the neighborhood. Or you could use that time to chat with a best friend on the phone. ____19____. Cope with habit changes. Even if you’ve developed a healthier habit, it doesn’t mean the work is done. ____20____. So continue to build on your newly formed habits. You can progress from daily walking to jogging, or try new recipes after adopting healthy eating habits. All of this will further reinforce good habits as a regular part of your life. A. Many of us have many bad habits B. Identify the causes of the bad habits C. Understand the influences of bad habits on you D. In fact, it’s easy and common for old behaviors to return E. These actions can also encourage you to maintain the healthy habits. F. You should avoid having goals that are too general or difficult to measure G. You may have tried many times to drop an unwanted habit, only to find you fail 【答案】16. G 17. C 18. F 19. E 20. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了用健康习惯替代坏习惯的方法，包括了解坏习惯影响、设定具体目标、制定行动计划和应对习惯变化等。 【16题详解】 由上文“Rather than focusing on giving up an existing bad habit, it’s often easier to replace it with a healthier habit. Of course, bad habits can be stubborn. (与其专注于放弃一个现有的坏习惯，不如用更健康的习惯来替代它更容易。当然，坏习惯可能很顽固)”可知，上文提到坏习惯顽固，G选项“You may have tried many times to drop an unwanted habit, only to find you fail (你可能多次尝试改掉一个不想要的坏习惯，结果却发现失败了)”进一步说明了坏习惯难以改掉的情况，与上文紧密相连，符合语境。故选G。 【17题详解】 由下文“People label bad habits “bad” because of negative consequences. Your smoking habit could be seriously damaging your health, or your habit of impulse (冲动) shopping could damage your budget. (人们把坏习惯贴上“坏”的标签是因为有负面后果。你的吸烟习惯可能严重损害你的健康，或者你冲动购物的习惯可能损害你的预算)”可知，该段主要讲述坏习惯的负面影响，C选项“Understand the influences of bad habits on you (了解坏习惯对你的影响)”能概括本段主旨，且与下文“Know about these effects can help you stay motivated even during setbacks.(了解这些影响可以帮助你在遇到挫折时保持动力)”相呼应。故选C。 【18题详解】 由上文“Set the specific goals. Coming up with the right goal is an important step in dropping a bad habit. (设定具体的目标。想出正确的目标是改掉坏习惯的重要一步)”可知，该段强调设定具体目标的重要性，F选项“You should avoid having goals that are too general or difficult to measure (你应该避免设定过于笼统或难以衡量的目标)”与上文“设定具体目标”相呼应，进一步说明了什么样的目标不合适，符合语境。故选F。 【19题详解】 由上文“You can create a routine around the new habit. For example, you might make a cup of coffee and sip it as you walk around the neighborhood. Or you could use that time to chat with a best friend on the phone. (你可以围绕新习惯创建一个日常惯例。例如，你可以泡一杯咖啡，在附近散步时慢慢品尝。或者你可以利用这段时间和最好的朋友在电话里聊天)”可知，上文列举了围绕新习惯创建日常惯例的例子，E选项“These actions can also encourage you to maintain the healthy habits. (这些行动也可以鼓励你保持健康的习惯)”承接上文，说明这些行动的作用，符合语境。故选E。 【20题详解】 由上文“Even if you’ve developed a healthier habit, it doesn’t mean the work is done. (即使你已经养成了一个更健康的习惯，这并不意味着工作就完成了)”可知，上文提到养成健康习惯不意味着工作完成，D选项“In fact, it’s easy and common for old behaviors to return (事实上，旧行为很容易且常见地会回来)”进一步解释了为什么工作没有完成，与上文紧密相连，符合语境。故选D。 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。 It was a sunny afternoon when I boarded the train with my young son, Tommy. He was just five years old, full of energy and ____21____. We found our seats and settled in, excited for the ____22____ ahead. As the train started to move, I noticed a man sitting across from us. For some reason, he kept ____23____ at me, and it made me feel ____24____. I tried to ____25____ him, but his gaze was unsettling. I held Tommy’s hand tighter, feeling a knot of ____26____ in my heart. As the journey continued, I couldn’t ____27____ the feeling that this man was a threat. I decided to stay close to Tommy ____28____. After a while, I realized I needed to use the restroom. I hesitated, not wanting to leave Tommy ____29____. The man noticed my hesitation and spoke up, “I’ll take care of him while you’re gone.” I was ____30____ between my fear and the need to go. ____31____, I handed Tommy over to the man. He started talking to Tommy about the train and the scenery outside. Then I hurried to the restroom. When I returned, I found Tommy and the man smiling. “He is a good kid,” the man said, handing Tommy back to me. I thanked him, still feeling a bit ____32____. As we continued our journey, I couldn’t help but ____33____ what had just happened. The man’s gaze wasn’t a(n) ____34____; it was a way of caring for Tommy. I had judged him too quickly, letting my fear ____35____ my judgment. 21. A. curiosity B. progress C. patience D. information 22. A. promise B. journey C. mission D. history 23. A. aiming B. shouting C. staring D. pointing 24. A. uneasy B. calm C. proud D. sensitive 25. A. comfort B. ignore C. assist D. recognize 26. A. excitement B. surprise C. fear D. puzzlement 27. A. escape B. shake C. remember D. express 28. A. at a time B. in no time C. at all times D. on time 29. A. lazy B. bored C. quiet D. alone 30. A. torn B. compared C. described D. rewarded 31. A. Suddenly B. Fortunately C. Unpredictably D. Unwillingly 32. A. relieved B. nervous C. awkward D. grateful 33. A. worry about B. reflect on C. believe in D. attend to 34. A. movement B. proposal C. expectation D. threat 35. A. cloud B. mirror C. identify D. enhance 【答案】21. A 22. B 23. C 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. B 28. C 29. D 30. A 31. D 32. C 33. B 34. D 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者和儿子坐火车时，因一名男子的注视而心生恐惧，但后来发现该男子并无恶意，作者意识到自己不该过早下判断。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他只有五岁，充满活力和好奇心。A. curiosity好奇心；B. progress进步；C. patience耐心；D. information信息。根据前文“He was just five years old”和“full of energy”可推知，五岁的孩子通常充满活力和好奇心。故选A项。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们找到座位坐了下来，对前方的旅程感到兴奋。A. promise承诺；B. journey旅程；C. mission任务；D. history历史。根据后文“ahead”和“As the journey continued”可知，他们是对前方的旅程感到兴奋。故选B项。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：出于某种原因，他一直盯着我看，这让我感到不安。A. aiming瞄准；B. shouting大喊；C. staring凝视，盯着看；D. pointing指向。根据后文“but his gaze was unsettling”可知，男子一直盯着作者看。故选C项。 【24题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：出于某种原因，他一直盯着我看，这让我感到不安。A. uneasy不安的；B. calm平静的；C. proud骄傲的；D. sensitive敏感的。根据后文“but his gaze was unsettling”可知，男人的目光让作者感到不安。故选A项。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我试图不理他，但他的目光让人不安。A. comfort安慰；B. ignore忽视，不理会；C. assist帮助；D. recognize认出。根据前文“I noticed a man sitting across from us. For some reason, he kept ____ at me, it made me feel ____ .”和常识可知，男人让作者感到不安，所以作者试图不理睬他。故选B项。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我紧紧握住汤米的手，心里感到一阵恐惧。A. excitement兴奋；B. surprise惊讶；C. fear恐惧；D. puzzlement困惑。根据前文“but his gaze was unsettling”和“I held Tommy’s hand tighter”可推知，作者感到不安和恐惧。故选C项。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：随着旅程的继续，我无法摆脱这种感觉，觉得这个男人是个威胁。A. escape逃脱；B. shake摆脱；C. remember记得；D. express表达。根据前文“I held Tommy’s hand tighter, feeling a knot of ____ in my heart”可知，作者一直摆脱不了觉得男子是威胁的感觉，shake the feeling表示“摆脱某种感觉”。故选B项。 【28题详解】 考查介词短语辨析。句意：我决定一直和汤米待在一起。A. at a time一次；B. in no time立刻；C. at all times一直；D. on time准时。根据前文“I couldn’t ____ the feeling that this man was a threat”可知，作者感受到威胁，为了安全决定一直和汤米待在一起。故选C项。 【29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我犹豫了，不想把汤米单独留下。A. lazy懒惰的；B. bored无聊的；C. quiet安静的；D. alone单独的。根据前文“I decided to stay close to Tommy ____ .”可知，作者不想留下汤米一个人。故选D项。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我在恐惧和去洗手间的需求之间左右为难。A. torn撕裂；B. compared比较；C. described描述；D. rewarded奖励。根据后文“between my fear and the need to go”可知，作者处于两难境地，内心很纠结，be torn between表示“在……之间左右为难”。故选A项。 【31题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：不情愿地，我把汤米交给了那个男人。A. Suddenly突然地；B. Fortunately幸运地；C. Unpredictably不可预测地；D. Unwillingly不情愿地。根据前文“I was ____ between my fear and the need to go”可知，作者对这个男人有顾虑，是不情愿地把汤米交给他的。故选D项。 【32题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我谢了他，仍然觉得有点尴尬。A. relieved宽慰的；B. nervous紧张的；C. awkward尴尬的；D. grateful感激的。根据前文可知，作者一直对男子心存怀疑和恐惧，现在却接受了男子的帮忙，说明她误会了男人，所以会觉得尴尬。故选C项。 【33题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：在我们继续旅程时，我忍不住反思刚刚发生的事情。A. worry about担心；B. reflect on反思；C. believe in相信；D. attend to处理。根据后文“The man’s gaze wasn’t a(n) ____ ; it was a way of caring for Tommy.”可知，作者在反思自己之前的判断。故选B项。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：那个男人的目光不是一种威胁，而是一种关心汤米的方式。A. movement移动；B. proposal提议；C. expectation期望；D. threat威胁。根据前文“I couldn’t ____  the feeling that this man was a threat”和后文“it was a way of caring for Tommy”可知，作者意识到男子的目光不是威胁。故选D项。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我过早地对他下了判断，让我的恐惧蒙蔽了我的判断。A. cloud使模糊，蒙蔽；B. mirror反映；C. identify识别；D. enhance提高。根据前文“I had judged him too quickly”可知，作者的恐惧影响了她的判断，即蒙蔽了她的判断。故选A项。 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。 My best friend and I walked to an ice cream shop today. I brought my water bottle out of habit and commented to her that I didn’t know the reason. We kept ____36____ (go) though. On our way, a man asked if either ____37____ us had money for water, or a drink or something. He was sitting on the ground at the time with a sign he stopped holding up. I offered my reusable water bottle for him ____38____ (keep). He drank all the water quite ____39____ (eager). He gave me my bottle back after all. I said to my friend with a smile, “That was ____40____ I brought it then.” On the way back from ____41____ ice cream store, I tried to get water to go, in case he was still there. They only had mineral water and coconut water there, something he may dislike. It turned out he was no ____42____ (long) there, though. My friend and I talked about keeping water ____43____ (bottle) on hand in our vehicles with added positive statement notes. This way, we give with ____44____ (health) necessaries in place that _____45_____ (be) truly helpful. We agreed we both like the idea and will stock up soon. 【答案】36. going 37. of 38. to keep 39. eagerly 40 why 41. the 42. longer 43. bottles 44. healthy 45. are 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者和朋友偶遇一位讨水喝的陌生人，主动分享水瓶的经历，并因此萌生了在车里常备水和暖心字条帮助更多人的想法。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：但我们还是继续往前走。keep doing sth.是固定短语，意为“继续做某事”。故填going。 【37题详解】 考查介词。句意：路上，一个男人问我们是否有钱买水、饮料或其他东西。either of是固定短语，意为“两者中的任意一个”，后接复数名词或代词。故填of。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：我把可重复使用的水瓶递给他，让他留着。空处作water bottle的后置定语，表示用途，且keep“保留”和其逻辑主语him是主动关系，因此用keep的不定式形式。故填to keep。 【39题详解】 考查副词。句意：他非常急切地喝光了所有的水。空处修饰动词drank，副词eagerly符合题意，意为“急切地”，作状语。故填eagerly。 【40题详解】 考查表语从句。句意：我笑着对朋友说：“这就是我带着它的原因了。”空处引导表语从句，结合上文“I didn’t know the reason”可知，从句中缺少原因状语，空处需表达“为什么，为何”，应用连接副词why作引导词。故填why。 【41题详解】 考查冠词。句意：从冰淇淋店回来的路上，我特意买了水，以防他还在那里。空处表示特指，指前文提到的an ice cream shop，需加定冠词the。故填the。 【42题详解】 考查比较级。句意：但后来发现他已经不在那儿了。no longer是固定短语，意为“不再”，符合题意。故填longer。 【43题详解】 考查名词的数。句意：我和朋友商量在车里常备水瓶，并附上鼓励的字条。空处作keeping的宾语，且空前没有表示单数概念的修饰语，可数名词bottle“瓶子”应用复数形式，表泛指。故填bottles。 【44题详解】 考查形容词。句意：这样我们能提供真正有用的健康必需品。空处作修饰necessaries的定语，形容词healthy符合题意，意为“健康的”。故填healthy。 【45题详解】 考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：这样我们能提供真正有用的健康必需品。空处作that引导的定语从句的谓语，that替代先行词necessaries在从句中作主语，此处在描述通常性的事实，时态应用一般现在时，主语是复数，be动词应用are。故填are。 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，你校英语协会将举办一场以“Traditional Chinese Medicine”为主题的讲座。请给你校外教Jack写一封邮件，邀请他参加该讲座，内容包括： 1. 讲座的时间和地点； 2. 讲座内容； 3. 期待他的参加。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Jack, ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】One possible version: Dear Jack, On behalf of the English Association, I’d like to invite you to attend a lecture on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It will be held in the school auditorium at 3:00 pm this Friday. The lecture will cover the history, basic theories, and practical applications of TCM, including acupuncture and herbal remedies. Since you’ve shown great interest in Chinese culture, I believe you’ll find it fascinating. The speaker, Dr. Zhang, is a renowned TCM expert whose insights will deepen your understanding of this ancient practice. We’d be delighted if you could join us, as your presence would enrich the discussion. Looking forward to your reply! Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。题目要求学生以李华的身份，给外教Jack写一封邮件，邀请他参加以“Traditional Chinese Medicine”为主题的讲座，应首先说明讲座的时间和地点，再详细介绍讲座内容，最后表示期待他的参加。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 展现：show→display 吸引人的：fascinating→engaging 有名的：renowned→well-known 加深：deepen→enhance 2. 句式拓展 合并简单句 原句：On behalf of the English Association, I’d like to invite you to attend a lecture on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It will be held in the school auditorium at 3:00 pm this Friday. 拓展句：On behalf of the English Association, I’d like to invite you to attend a lecture on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which will be held in the school auditorium at 3:00 pm this Friday. 【点睛】[高分句型1] Since you’ve shown great interest in Chinese culture, I believe you’ll find it fascinating. (运用了Since引导原因状语从句以及that引导宾语从句并被省略) [高分句型2] The speaker, Dr. Zhang, is a renowned TCM expert whose insights will deepen your understanding of this ancient practice. (运用了whose引导限制性定语从句) 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。 Emily stood by the art room window, staring at the invitation in her hand. It was from her high school, announcing the annual student art show — and this year; for the first time, alumni (校友) were invited to display their works. It had been five years since she had walked those hallways. Back then, Emily had been the quiet girl who spent lunch breaks sketching (画速写) in her notebooks, hoping not to be noticed. She didn’t play sports, and rarely spoke in class. But art had always been her favorite. Now, she was studying at an art college and had even sold a few paintings online. Yet, holding that invitation, she felt the same nerves she used to feel walking into the school cafeteria. Would they even remember me? Would they laugh at what I’ve created? Still, something inside her whispered: Go. Maybe it was curiosity, and Emily decided to return. On the day of the show, she arrived early with one of her favorite pieces: a painting of a girl standing in the middle of a storm, her hair wild, her eyes calm. It was bold (大胆自信的), colorful, and very different from the soft pencil sketches she used to hide in her notebooks. The school gym had been transformed. Canvases (油画) lined the walls, spotlights lit each piece, and soft music played in the background. Students and teachers walked around, admiring the works. Emily found a spot for her painting and took a deep breath. As people began to arrive, Emily kept to the side, watching from a distance. Then, to her surprise, someone tapped her shoulder. “Emily? Is that yours?” It was Anna, one of the most outgoing girls from her year, now dressed in a stylish suit. “I love it. There’s so much power in it. I never knew you were so talented.” Emily laughed, a little surprised. No former classmates had ever said that to her before. 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。 But the moment that Emily would never forget came toward the end of the show. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Emily stepped onto the stage to receive the best artist award. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 But the moment that Emily would never forget came toward the end of the show. The lights dimmed slightly, and the host stopped onto the small stage with a microphone in hand. “Tonight,” she began, her voice warm, “we celebrate not only artistic skill, but courage — the courage to express, to return, and to inspire.” The room fell silent. Then came the words that made Emily’s breath catch: “This year’s Best Artist Award goes to Emily.” Never had she imagined being recognized, especially in the very place where she once hid in the background. Yet now, all eyes were on her — not with judgment, but admiration. Emily stepped onto the stage to receive the best artist award. Taking a deep breath, Emily bowed and said, “Thank you, I used to think that being quiet meant being invisible. I thought my voice didn’t matter.” She paused, the room silent. “But tonight reminded me that expression comes in many forms. Whether it’s through painting, music, writing, what’s inside us deserves to be shared. Don’t be afraid to show the world who you are.” Applause filled the room, but more importantly, so did understanding. And to think — it had all started with a pencil and a quiet girl who dared to draw. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，主要讲述了Emily收到高中艺术展邀请，带着自己风格大变的画作参展，意外被老同学Anna称赞，后续可能会有更多人认可她的作品，让她重拾自信的故事。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“但Emily永远不会忘记的时刻是在展览接近尾声时到来的。”可知，第一段可描写Emily被宣布获得最佳艺术家奖，她感到震惊和被认可。 ②由第二段首句内容“Emily走上舞台接受最佳艺术家奖。”可知，第二段可描写Emily上台领奖并发表感言，她感谢艺术让她找到自我，并鼓励大家勇敢表达自己。 2. 续写线索：Emily被宣布获奖——她感到震惊和被认可——Emily上台领奖并发表感言——她感谢艺术——她鼓励大家勇敢表达自己 3. 词汇激活 行为类： ①上台：step onto the stage/walk onto the stage ②鞠躬：bow/bend down ③展示：show/showcase 情绪类： ①钦佩：admiration/respect ②害怕：afraid/fearful 【点睛】【高分句型1】Never had she imagined being recognized, especially in the very place where she once hid in the background. (运用了where引导的定语从句) 【高分句型2】Whether it’s through painting, music, writing, what’s inside us deserves to be shared. (运用了Whether引导的状语从句，what引导的主语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 高二英语期末考试试卷 注意事项： 1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。 2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例: How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是C。 1. How much did Sue pay for the shirt? A. £45. B. £30. C. £15. 2. Why does the man need a map? A. To tour Manchester. B. To find a restaurant. C. To find the way to Chinatown. 3. What does the woman mean? A. She doesn’t like sad movies. B. She’d rather see a sad film next time. C. She doesn’t care how the movie ends. 4. What was the weather like on John’s holiday? A. Cold. B. Rainy. C. Sunny. 5. What will the man do next? A. Fill out another form. B. Fill in his medical history. C. Correct his mistake on the form. 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. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Movies. B. Books. C. Actors. 7. Where do the speakers plan to go? A To the library. B. To the cinema. C. To the bookstore. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What is the woman? A. A policewoman. B. A journalist. C. A banker. 9. What do we know about the man who was running? A. He was caught by the police. B. He turned right at the corner. C. He had black hair. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10 Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At school. B. At the man’s home. C. At the woman’s home. 11. How did the man get home? A. By car. B. By bicycle. C. By bus. 12. Who is the man waiting for? A. Emily. B. Mr Jones. C. Tommy. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. Where is the art exhibition held? A. At the Exhibition Centre. B. At the Popular Art Gallery. C. At the City Shopping Centre. 14. What is the woman most interested in? A. Modern paintings. B. Short movies. C. Sculptures. 15. Which section is the most popular? A. The video section. B. The painting section. C. The photography section. 16 What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Friends. B. Fan and artist. C. Shopper and assistant. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. When did the garden open? A. In 2013. B. In 2016. C. In 2018. 18. How many flowers are there in the garden? A. Over 15 million. B. Over 50 million. C. Over 250 million. 19. Which was the world’s largest flower display in 2016? A. The full-size airplane. B. Mickey Mouse. C. The Egyptian pyramids. 20. When can people come to visit the garden? A. In September. B. In May. C. In March. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Discovering Nature: A Guide To Autumn Hikes We are organizing a series of nature hikes to help you discover the beauty of our local landscapes. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or just starting out, there’s a hike for everyone. Hike 1 — The Waterfall Trail This easy hike is ideal for beginners. It takes you through lush forests to a stunning waterfall. Enjoy the sound of water and the sight of wildlife along the way. Date and Time: Saturday, 15th September, at 9:00 Start Point: School Gym Hike Duration: 3 hours Hike 2 — The Mountain Summit For those looking for a challenge, this hike will test your endurance as you climb to the summit of Mount Greenview. The view from the top is breathtaking and well worth the effort. You should prepare a packed lunch and a map. Date and Time: Sunday, 16th September, at 9:00 Start Point: Greenview Park Hike Duration: 5 hours Hike 3 — The Lakeside Stroll A leisurely walk around the serene lakeside path. This hike is perfect for relaxation and photography. Bring your camera to capture the beautiful scenery. Date and Time: Saturday, 15th September, at 14:00 Start Point: Lake Cottage Hike Duration: 2 hours Hike 4 — The Historical Trail Join us on a journey through history as we hike along an old trade route. Learn about the area’s past and enjoy the scenic views. Participants are required to bring a notebook to take notes on historical points of interest. Date and Time: Sunday, 16th September, at 11:30 Start Point: Old Town Hike Duration: 4 hours All hikes are led by experienced guides and are free for students. Remember to sign up at the school office by September 10th. 1. Which hike is the most challenging? A. The Waterfall Trail. B. The Mountain Summit C. The Lakeside Stroll. D. The Historical Trail. 2. What are participants in Hike 4 required to do? A. Prepare a packed lunch. B. Join a hiking club. C. Wear special clothes. D. Bring a notebook. 3. When is the sign-up deadline for the four hikes? A. September 5th. B. September 10th. C. September 15th. D. September 16th. B While many of us will be taking advantage of the holiday for a bit of rest and relaxation, one man will be in training to push his body to its limits. Ian Russell, an airline pilot from Hereford, is preparing to run his first Ironman Triathlon (铁人三项赛) — at the age of 60. “They used to say life begins at 40. Now, 60 is the new 40,” said Mr Russell. Mr Russell was a keen sportsman when he was young, he listed climbing Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn among his achievements. He later took up running, before joining his local triathlon club. Inspired by some of his fellow members who had taken part, last autumn Mr Russell, who was 60 years old, signed up for the Ironman Triathlon event in Tenby, Pembrokeshire. He didn’t want age to restrict himself. “I originally thought that it’s local and easy to go, but it’s actually one of the toughest ones going,” he said. Since then, Mr Russell has trained “most days” — but has suffered a couple of setbacks. “I’ve had a big operation on my hand,” he explained, “which took a few weeks to recover. And then I broke my foot out training with the triathlon club. That took a good six to eight weeks to recover. So I’m not starting from the best base.” He said that, while he was training hard, he was avoiding pushing himself too much. “You might end up hurting yourself, which I can’t afford now,” he said. Mr Russell was also worried about making a cutoff, of two hours 20 minutes, to complete the swim. “All my main part of my training in my mind is revolving (围绕) around getting through the swimming part. So at least I can get on a bike and… let Mother Nature and tailwinds (顺风) take their course.” Despite this, the athlete said he had no regrets. “I’m proving that age is no barrier to setting bold goals and achieving them,” he added. 4. Why did Mr Russell say “60 is the new 40”? A. He was starting a new career. B. He felt younger than before. C. He wanted to sound humorous. D. He believed age shouldn’t limit his goals. 5 What can be learned from Mr Russell’s training experience? A. His coach caused his injuries. B. He trained too little for the event. C. He underestimated the difficulty of the race. D. He prioritized swimming over biking too early. 6. What does the underlined word “cutoff” in paragraph 4 refer to? A. A time limit. B. A competition rule. C. A safety zone. D. A broken record. 7. Which of the following words can best describe Mr Russell? A. Well-trained but proud. B. Determined and careful. C. Competitive and generous. D. Humorous but narrow-minded. C A diet developed for brain health might slow or prevent cognitive (认知的) decline associated with mental health issues and age-related memory loss, a study says. “Following a MIND diet approach to meals can be a great way to boost brain health, because specific nutrients in a MIND diet play a vital role in brain health,” study lead author Dr. Sawyer said, who is a brain health expert at the University of Cincinnati. He likes this diet because it focuses more on what you should eat instead of what you should avoid. For example, he enjoys adding leafy green salads with nuts, beans, and olive oil to his meals rather than cutting out foods completely. The MIND diet combines two well-known healthy eating plans: the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet, which is designed to lower blood pressure. MIND stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay. Its goal is to help slow brain aging and memory problems. The diet prioritizes whole grains, leafy green vegetables, berries, beans and nuts; encourages the consumption of other, non-leafy green vegetables, fish, seafood, and olive oil; allows for limited consumption of red meat and wine; and limits the consumption of fast food, fried food, butter, and sweet foods such as candy. According to Sawyer, the good foods in this diet are full of antioxidants (抗氧化物质), which protect the brain. In contrast, the less healthy foods can raise bad fats in the body, which may hurt brain health. Sawyer and his team investigated the effects of a MIND diet on 14,145 people, with an average age of 64 years. Over approximately 10 years, they found that those who followed the MIND diet closely had a lower risk of memory loss. The effect was stronger for women participants. However, the study did have limits — it was based on people’s own reports about what they ate and couldn’t prove cause and effect. Still, the study provides favorable data and evidence for future related studies. 8. What does Sawyer say about a MIND diet in paragraph 2? A. It has potential effects on brain health. B. It has been experimented among the public. C. It reduces the consumption of green vegetables. D. It is mainly targeted at brain health of middle-aged people. 9. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 3? A. Give an example. B. Make a comparison. C. Clarify a concept. D. Introduce a new topic. 10. What is the author’s attitude towards Sawyer and his team’s study? A. Objective. B. Disapproving. C. Unconcerned. D. Doubtful. 11. Which can be a suitable title for the text? A. Keeping a Balanced Diet Contributes to Our Health B. MIND Diet Delivers Enormous Benefits to Kids C. consuming Red Meat and Wine Has a Side Effect D. MIND Diet May Help Keep Your Brain Healthy D Brains are usually considered a bacteria-free zone. But that’s not the case for some fish. Wild and lab-grown salmonids (鲑科鱼)harbor active microbial (微生物的)communities in their brains. Most of the bacteria found in brains of lab-reared rainbow trout (虹鳟)appear to have initially come from their blood and guts. That suggests that microbes from other parts of the body can cross the blood-brain barrier. That layer of cells lies between brain cells and blood vessels, letting oxygen and nutrients in and keeping bacteria out. Microbial infection of animal brains has usually been linked to disease. For instance, brain-infiltrating microbes may be linked with Alzheimer’s disease in people. But brain bacteria aren’t necessarily bad news for fish. “The bacteria might even help rainbow trout pick up on microbial cues in the environment, aiding the migratory fish in navigation (航行)rivers,” says Irene Salinas, an immunologist studying fish. Salinas’ team searched for bacteria in brain samples from rainbow trout and grew 54 types of bacteria from lab-reared fish. That suggests that fish brains have a microbial community. Genetic analyses also revealed signs that bacteria adapt to living in the brain and cross the blood-brain barrier. While brain bacteria might not always be harmful to fish, there are exceptions. For example, the brains of aging Chinook salmon nearing death tend to have higher levels of bacteria compared to those of younger fish. These aging brains also show a buildup of amyloid-beta, a protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease in humans. This suggests that, similar to gut microbes, brain bacteria can potentially go out of balance, leading to health problems. The new findings open up questions about whether only fish have bacteria in the brain. Other animals may have brains chock-full of microbes, too. “When it comes to fish, there’s lots of diversity of different fishes on the planet,” Salinas says. “Maybe deep-sea fish or sharks have unique brain bacteria that help them live far below the surface.” 12. What function does the blood-brain barrier play in salmonids? A. To block oxygen. B. To produce bacteria. C. To provide nutrients. D. To keep the brain healthy. 13. In which way can the brain bacteria help rainbow trout? A. Finding the way. B. Boosting growth. C. Controlling disease. D. Preventing infection. 14. What does the example of the aging Chinook salmon imply? A. Aging fish have few brain bacteria. B. Young fish lack enough brain bacteria. C. Brain bacteria can cause health problems. D. Brain bacteria are always beneficial to fish. 15. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. Brain bacteria of the sea life are the same. B. More research on animals’ brain bacteria is needed. C. Many animals’ brains are full of different microbes. D. Salinas will study why fish can live far below the surface. 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。 Rather than focusing on giving up an existing bad habit, it’s often easier to replace it with a healthier habit. Of course, bad habits can be stubborn. ____16____. Here are some practical yet powerful tips to help you. ____17____. People label bad habits “bad” because of negative consequences. Your smoking habit could be seriously damaging your health, or your habit of impulse (冲动) shopping could damage your budget. Know about these effects can help you stay motivated even during setbacks. Set the specific goals. Coming up with the right goal is an important step in dropping a bad habit. ____18____. Otherwise, you can risk sliding back into old patterns of behavior and you might be setting yourself up for disappointment. Build your action plan. When it comes to breaking a bad habit, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. You can create a routine around the new habit. For example, you might make a cup of coffee and sip it as you walk around the neighborhood. Or you could use that time to chat with a best friend on the phone. ____19____. Cope with habit changes. Even if you’ve developed a healthier habit, it doesn’t mean the work is done. ____20____. So continue to build on your newly formed habits. You can progress from daily walking to jogging, or try new recipes after adopting healthy eating habits. All of this will further reinforce good habits as a regular part of your life. A. Many of us have many bad habits B. Identify the causes of the bad habits C. Understand the influences of bad habits on you D. In fact, it’s easy and common for old behaviors to return E. These actions can also encourage you to maintain the healthy habits. F. You should avoid having goals that are too general or difficult to measure G. You may have tried many times to drop an unwanted habit, only to find you fail 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。 It was a sunny afternoon when I boarded the train with my young son, Tommy. He was just five years old, full of energy and ____21____. We found our seats and settled in, excited for the ____22____ ahead. As the train started to move, I noticed a man sitting across from us. For some reason, he kept ____23____ at me, and it made me feel ____24____. I tried to ____25____ him, but his gaze was unsettling. I held Tommy’s hand tighter, feeling a knot of ____26____ in my heart. As the journey continued, I couldn’t ____27____ the feeling that this man was a threat. I decided to stay close to Tommy ____28____. After a while, I realized I needed to use the restroom. I hesitated, not wanting to leave Tommy ____29____. The man noticed my hesitation and spoke up, “I’ll take care of him while you’re gone.” I was ____30____ between my fear and the need to go. ____31____, I handed Tommy over to the man. He started talking to Tommy about the train and the scenery outside. Then I hurried to the restroom. When I returned, I found Tommy and the man smiling. “He is a good kid,” the man said, handing Tommy back to me. I thanked him, still feeling a bit ____32____. As we continued our journey, I couldn’t help but ____33____ what had just happened. The man’s gaze wasn’t a(n) ____34____; it was a way of caring for Tommy. I had judged him too quickly, letting my fear ____35____ my judgment. 21. A. curiosity B. progress C. patience D. information 22. A. promise B. journey C. mission D. history 23. A. aiming B. shouting C. staring D. pointing 24. A. uneasy B. calm C. proud D. sensitive 25. A. comfort B. ignore C. assist D. recognize 26. A. excitement B. surprise C. fear D. puzzlement 27. A. escape B. shake C. remember D. express 28. A. at a time B. in no time C. at all times D. on time 29. A. lazy B. bored C. quiet D. alone 30. A. torn B. compared C. described D. rewarded 31. A. Suddenly B. Fortunately C. Unpredictably D. Unwillingly 32. A. relieved B. nervous C. awkward D. grateful 33. A. worry about B. reflect on C. believe in D. attend to 34. A. movement B. proposal C. expectation D. threat 35. A. cloud B. mirror C. identify D. enhance 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。 My best friend and I walked to an ice cream shop today. I brought my water bottle out of habit and commented to her that I didn’t know the reason. We kept ____36____ (go) though. On our way, a man asked if either ____37____ us had money for water, or a drink or something. He was sitting on the ground at the time with a sign he stopped holding up. I offered my reusable water bottle for him ____38____ (keep). He drank all the water quite ____39____ (eager). He gave me my bottle back after all. I said to my friend with a smile, “That was ____40____ I brought it then.” On the way back from ____41____ ice cream store, I tried to get water to go, in case he was still there. They only had mineral water and coconut water there, something he may dislike. It turned out he was no ____42____ (long) there, though. My friend and I talked about keeping water ____43____ (bottle) on hand in our vehicles with added positive statement notes. This way, we give with ____44____ (health) necessaries in place that _____45_____ (be) truly helpful. We agreed we both like the idea and will stock up soon. 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，你校英语协会将举办一场以“Traditional Chinese Medicine”为主题的讲座。请给你校外教Jack写一封邮件，邀请他参加该讲座，内容包括： 1. 讲座的时间和地点； 2. 讲座内容； 3. 期待他的参加。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Jack, ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 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。 Emily stood by the art room window, staring at the invitation in her hand. It was from her high school, announcing the annual student art show — and this year; for the first time, alumni (校友) were invited to display their works. It had been five years since she had walked those hallways. Back then, Emily had been the quiet girl who spent lunch breaks sketching (画速写) in her notebooks, hoping not to be noticed. She didn’t play sports, and rarely spoke in class. But art had always been her favorite. Now, she was studying at an art college and had even sold a few paintings online. Yet, holding that invitation, she felt the same nerves she used to feel walking into the school cafeteria. Would they even remember me? Would they laugh at what I’ve created? Still, something inside her whispered: Go. Maybe it was curiosity, and Emily decided to return. On the day of the show, she arrived early with one of her favorite pieces: a painting of a girl standing in the middle of a storm, her hair wild, her eyes calm. It was bold (大胆自信的), colorful, and very different from the soft pencil sketches she used to hide in her notebooks. The school gym had been transformed. Canvases (油画) lined the walls, spotlights lit each piece, and soft music played in the background. Students and teachers walked around, admiring the works. Emily found a spot for her painting and took a deep breath. As people began to arrive, Emily kept to the side, watching from a distance. Then, to her surprise, someone tapped her shoulder. “Emily? Is that yours?” It was Anna, one of the most outgoing girls from her year, now dressed in a stylish suit. “I love it. There’s so much power in it. I never knew you were so talented.” Emily laughed, a little surprised. No former classmates had ever said that to her before. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。 But the moment that Emily would never forget came toward the end of the show. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Emily stepped onto the stage to receive the best artist award. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $