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大庆中学2025—2026学年度上学期月考 高二年级英语试题 考试时间：120分钟；试卷总分：150分 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 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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where are the speakers? A. In a bank. B. In a restaurant. C. In a cinema. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: I have already tried to attract the attention of the waiter several times. I even waved but it was in vain. W: I’ll go to the counter and find the manager. You still want the burger, right? M: Yeah. Tell him to be quick. The film is about to start. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the woman going to do for the man? A. Buy a coat. B. Pick him up. C. Book a table. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: Do you need me to pick you up at the airport this evening, Dad? M: No thanks, dear. I’ll take a taxi directly to our favorite restaurant. Oh, could you bring me a coat from home? W: Ha-ha, I will get you a new one, since I am hanging out at a mall. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How did the man’s wife go to work in the past? A. On foot. B. By bus. C. By car. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: I heard that you’ve got a new car. Why don’t you drive to work? M: Oh, I bought it for my wife. I don’t need it, because I can walk to work. W: I see. It saves her the trouble of changing buses as before. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will the man do on Saturday? A. Visit a relative. B. Watch a show. C. Care for the dolphins. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: The dolphin show in the aquarium was excellent last time. Would you like to go there again this Saturday? M: I’d love to, but I need to see my uncle with my parents. He broke his left leg yesterday. How about we see the dolphins another day? W: Why not? 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man advise the woman to do? A. Skip dinner. B. Avoid snack foods. C. Get enough exercise. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: I can’t believe I am still putting on weight. I go for a run in the park every morning. And I haven’t had dinner for almost a month. M: Hmm, I don’t think your dream will come true — unless you stop going to the convenience store and buying all kinds of snacks every Friday afternoon. 第二节 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的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。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. When did the woman find her running ability? A. In primary school. B. In high school. C. At university. 7. What does the woman think of being a long-distance runner? A. It’s really hard. B. It’s a bit easy. C. It’s quite boring. 【答案】6. A 7. B 【解析】 【原文】M: Congratulations on your success in the marathon! W: Thank you. It’s a new record for me. M: Could you tell me about your early life in Kenya? W: Sure. I lived about 8 miles from the nearest elementary school, and I used to run to school. That’s when I discovered my running ability, and then I began practicing. It was really interesting and not that hard. When I went to high school and university, I entered many competitions and won almost every race. M: Is it hard to be a long-distance runner? W: Well, it may sound difficult, but for me, running is as natural as breathing. I lived in the beautiful countryside. It’s a pleasure to run up and down hills. M: Really? That’s quite interesting. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Strangers. B. Friends. C. Co-workers. 9. What is the woman worried about? A. The computer system is broken. B. The concert will be canceled. C. The tickets will be sold out. 10. What will the woman probably do next? A. Go home directly. B. Place a telephone order. C. Continue waiting in line. 【答案】8. A 9. C 10. C 【解析】 【原文】W: Excuse me. Have you been here long? M: Yes. About 50 minutes. It’s a long line. The line is moving slowly. W: Do you happen to know what’s causing the delay? M: I’m not sure. Maybe there aren’t enough staff selling tickets this morning. Or maybe their computers are down. But I’m pretty sure the concert hasn’t been called off. W: I just hope I won’t miss out on getting a ticket when it’s my turn. I guess I should have come before breakfast. M: In fact, before I came, I tried calling to buy my ticket over the phone, just to avoid this long wait. But they’re not taking phone orders, so I have to be here in person. W: Well, let’s try to be more patient. Tickets for a good concert are worth waiting for. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 11. Why does the man talk to the woman? A. To seek permission. B. To discuss a report. C. To extend an invitation. 12. What was scheduled for Friday afternoon at first? A. A wedding. B. A meeting. C. A reunion party. 13. When will the man arrive home? A. At 7:00 p.m. B. At 8:30 p.m. C. At 9:30 p.m. 14. What does the man need to prepare before the holiday? A. A sales report. B. A work plan. C. A presentation. 【答案】11. A 12. B 13. C 14. C 【解析】 【原文】M: Excuse me, Ms. Miller, could you possibly spare me a few moments in private? W: Come in, Stephen. What’s the matter? M: Since the sales meeting on Friday afternoon has been canceled, could I take Friday afternoon off and leave at 1:00 p.m.? My sister is going to get married on Sunday. I want to go back home early to help. W: Congratulations to her! Then you will miss the reunion dinner on Friday evening. M: I’m so sorry. I know it is the tradition in our company to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. The thing is, the last train to my hometown leaves at 3:30 p.m. every day. So I have to leave early to catch it. And it will take me 6 hours to get home. W: OK, Stephen. I understand you. It’s all right for you to leave early that day. M: Thank you, Ms. Miller. W: By the way, you have done a good job this quarter and I have received your sales report and work plan. They are excellent. Will you be able to share them at the monthly meeting before the holiday? M: No problem, Ms. Miller. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 15. Who might the man be? A. A teacher. B. A reporter. C. A cook. 16. What do we know about Shenzhou-12 astronauts in space? A. They planted potatoes. B. They could heat their meals. C They had a limited choice of food. 17. How does Elena sound in the end? A. Proud. B. Grateful. C. Excited. 【答案】15. A 16. B 17. C 【解析】 【原文】M: Good afternoon, everyone. We will talk about food in space today. First question: What is the first vegetable grown in space, Elena? W: I once read in the newspaper that the potato was the first vegetable to be grown in space in October 1995. M: Good answer. Nowadays astronauts can eat a varied diet in space that is similar to what we eat on Earth. Do you know what food the Chinese astronauts are able to eat? W: I heard that there are many kinds of food, for example, fresh fruits and festive food. M: You’re right. When Shenzhou-12 was launched, more than 120 kinds of space food items were provided, according to the preference of astronauts. And the space station was equipped with a kitchen, including a microwave oven and a refrigerator. W: That’s really amazing. How I wish to experience one day in space in the future. M: Ha-ha. There is a project, which invites students to experience the simulated situations in space. If you’re interested, please fill in the form and hand it in before next class. W: What a great chance! 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 18. What is good about solving puzzles according to the speaker? A. It is relaxing. B. It can help people gain fame. C. It can improve people’s social skills. 19. Why is Arthur Wynne mentioned? A. He made the headlines in the newspapers. B. He invented the modern crossword puzzle. C. He got fed up with solving puzzles. 20. What is the speaker mainly talking about? A. Ways to solve puzzles. B. A day for solving puzzles. C. Different types of puzzles. 【答案】18. C 19. B 20. B 【解析】 【原文】W: Do you know today is National Puzzle Day? It’s celebrated on January 29th every year, which is the perfect day to do some brain exercises. I’m sure all age groups across the world have worked on puzzles on the back of a magazine or on dictionary websites. Puzzles come in different forms and kinds, such as jigsaw puzzles and crosswords. Puzzles help in keeping our brains working and developing our social skills. So it makes perfect sense to celebrate National Puzzle Day. National Puzzle Day was established by Jodi Jill in 2002 to share her love for puzzles with everyone. Jodi Jill is a professional puzzle maker. Jodi Jill has been involved in the development of lesson plans for classrooms to improve students’ powers of observation. On this day, you can invite your friends to figure out interesting puzzles. You can even make new friends. If you are bored with solving problems, why not create your own puzzles? Arthur Wynne, a journalist from Liverpool, created the modern crossword puzzle. His first puzzle appeared in the New York World on December 21st, 1913. 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 Best Places to Visit in Winter Rovaniemi, Finland If you love ice and snow, then you’ll love exploring Rovaniemi. Why? Simply because it’s one of the top winter destinations in Europe. Sitting in northern Finland, Rovaniemi is the gateway to Finland’s famous Lapland — the home of Santa Claus, Rovaniemi is the perfect place to watch the impressive Northern lights, go on a husky ride, or even visit an ice hotel. St. Kitts & Nevis, Caribbean If you’re looking to escape the rain, snow, and grey skies, then St. Kitts and Nevis is one of the top places to go in the winter. This dual-island nation sits between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. It has perfect weather all year round, with temperatures of 25℃ in winter. Apart from lying on the beaches, you can also enjoy the Carnival around Christmas, sailing and snorkelling tours, and historical tours of the islands. Cape Town, South Africa Cape Town is one of South Africa’s most picturesque destinations, with loads of exciting things to do. From visiting the 7th Wonder of Nature, Table Mountain, to surfing the waves of the city’s amazing beaches, there’s something for everyone. Cape Town is only a short drive away from the iconic (标志性的) Cape Winelands, where you can enjoy vineyard and winery tours with wine tasting and food pairings. Lanzarote, Spain With interesting rock formations, volcanoes, and amazing blue waters, Lanzarote is a top choice for many travellers running away from cold European winters. Lanzarote is the most eastern of the Canary Islands. Expect to find black and red earth, white and golden sand beaches and rolling mountains. The average weather stays around the 20℃ mark, so you can work on your tan without worrying too much about sunburn. 21. What can you do in Rovaniemi? A. Watch the Northern lights. B. Celebrate the Carnival. C. Taste different wines. D. Enjoy a warm winter. 22. Which country is the place with Table Mountain located in? A. Finland. B. Caribbean. C. South Africa. D. Spain. 23. Where will you go if you want to see black and red earth? A. Rovaniemi. B. St. Kitts &. Nevis. C. Cape Town. D. Lanzarote. 【答案】21. A 22. C 23. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章推荐了几处适合冬天旅行的地方。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“Sitting in northern Finland, Rovaniemi is the gateway to Finland’s famous Lapland — the home of Santa Claus, Rovaniemi is the perfect place to watch the impressive Northern lights, go on a husky ride, or even visit an ice hotel.(罗瓦涅米位于芬兰北部，是通往芬兰著名的拉普兰的门户，拉普兰是圣诞老人的故乡，罗瓦涅米是观看令人印象深刻的北极光，乘坐哈士奇，甚至参观冰酒店的理想场所。)”可知，在罗瓦涅米可以观看北极光。故选A。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段Cape Town, South Africa部分第二句“From visiting the 7th Wonder of Nature, Table Mountain, to surfing the waves of the city’s amazing beaches, there’s something for everyone.(从参观第七大自然奇观桌山，到在城市迷人的海滩冲浪，每个人都有适合自己的东西。)”可知，桌山所在的地方是南非。故选C。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段第二句“Lanzarote is the most eastern of the Canary Islands. Expect to find black and red earth, white and golden sand beaches and rolling mountains.(兰萨罗特岛位于加那利群岛的最东端。你会发现黑色和红色的土地，白色和金色的沙滩和起伏的山脉。)”可知，如果想看到黑土和红土可以去兰萨罗特岛。故选D。 B Last summer, I decided to volunteer at a community center in a small rural town. I had always lived in the city, and the idea of spending two months in a place where life moved at a slower pace was both exciting and intimidating. Little did I know, this experience would change my perspective on life and help me grow in ways I never expected. The community center served as a hub (中心) for local activities, offering after-school programs for children, English classes for adults, and support for elderly residents. My main role was to assist with the children’s programs. Every morning, I helped organize games, art projects, and reading sessions. At first, I struggled to connect with the kids. Many of them were shy, and I felt unsure of how to engage them. But over time, I learned to be patient and creative. I started using storytelling and hands-on activities to capture their attention, and soon, the classroom was filled with laughter and enthusiasm. One of the most memorable moments was when a young girl named Lily, who had barely spoken a word during the first week, finally opened up. She shared her dream of becoming a teacher and even helped me lead a reading session. Seeing her confidence grow was incredibly rewarding and reminded me of the impact small actions can have. By the end of the summer, I had not only developed new skills but also gained a deeper understanding of myself. I learned to adapt to unfamiliar situations, communicate effectively with people from different backgrounds, and appreciate the simple joys of life. This experience inspired me to continue volunteering and to approach challenges with a more open mind. 24 What was the author’s primary role at the community center? A. Teaching English to adults. B. Helping with children’s programs. C. Supporting for elderly residents. D. Offering after-school programs for children. 25. What did the author do to connect with the children? A. He gave them gifts. B. He became more patient and creative. C. He organized daily games and art projects. D. He employed storytelling and practical activities. 26. How did the author feel about Lily’s progress? A. Excited. B. Pleased. C. Fulfilled. D. Relaxed. 27. What can we learn about the author’s personal growth from the last paragraph? A. Gained self-awareness and adaptability. B. Developed a focus on technical expertise. C. Strengthened commitment to community service. D. Prioritized academic achievements over experiences. 【答案】24. B 25. D 26. C 27. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者去年夏天在乡村社区中心做志愿者的经历。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“My main role was to assist with the children’s programs. (我的主要职责是协助开展儿童项目。)”可知，作者在社区中心的主要角色是协助儿童项目。故选B项。 【25题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“But over time, I learned to be patient and creative. I started using storytelling and hands on activities to capture their attention (但随着时间的推移，我学会了要有耐心和创造力。我开始用讲故事和实践活动来吸引他们的注意力)”可知，作者通过采用讲故事和实践活动的方式来与孩子们建立联系。故选D项。 【26题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Seeing her confidence grow was incredibly rewarding and reminded me of the impact small actions can have. (看到她信心不断增长，我感到无比有成就感，也让我想起了微小的行动所能产生的影响。)”可知，作者对Lily的进步感到有成就感(fulfilled)。故选C项。 【27题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“By the end of the summer, I had not only developed new skills but also gained a deeper understanding of myself. I learned to adapt to unfamiliar situations (到夏天结束时，我不仅发展了新技能，还对自己有了更深刻的认识。我学会了适应陌生的环境)”可知，作者获得了自我认知和适应能力。故选A项。 C Labubu dolls are hard to find. Even at the giant flagship store of their maker, Pop Mart, in Shanghai, customers are told they need to wait a week or longer. The lovely creatures, sold in “blind boxes” so that buyers don’t know which one they will get, are loved not only by Chinese children but also by famous people at home and abroad. For many years, Chinese shoppers liked to follow foreign trends in fashion, make-up, hotels and other areas. But now, they are turning to local luxury brands (奢侈品品牌), high-end make-up labels and milk tea shops. Furthermore, many of these brands are winning fans in other countries. Chinese brands are beginning to penetrate international markets with their unique products. As consumers have become more careful about spending, cheap but good-quality local brands have grown popular. But lower prices are not the only reason for the love of Chinese brands. In many cases shoppers are paying the same or even more for local products. For instance, the best-selling drinks at Chagee, a tea chain (连锁) that went public in New York in April, are tea lattes (拿铁) that sell for 15-20 yuan ($2-3), almost the same as Starbucks’s top drinks in China. Chinese consumers are also now far less crazy about foreign goods simply because they are foreign. The rapid rise of Laopu proves that. Instead of copying Western style, both Laopu and Chagee have shown off their Chineseness. It has worked. The competition is not limited to China. Pop Mart now has stores in more than 20 countries, including at least 37 in America. Chagee will have more than 1,300 shops outside China by the end of the year, up from almost none four years ago. Experts believe that the more foreign recognition these brands get, the more popular they become within China. The popularity on Western social media over Labubu dolls is thought to have made them even more famous at home. 28. What’s the purpose of the first paragraph? A. To introduce the topic. B. To present an argument. C. To offer a solution. D. To give an opinion. 29. What does the underlined word “penetrate” in paragraph 2 most likely mean? A. Avoid. B. Enter. C. Ignore. D. Destroy. 30. What does the example of Chagee’s tea lattes show? A. Price matters most to consumers. B. Cheap local brands are popular in China. C. Some local brands achieve high pricing. D. Chinese tea chains outperform foreign ones. 31. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Pop Mart: A Symbol of Chinese Toys B. Why Milk Tea Brands Are Popular in China C. From Foreign Trends to Local Love: Chinese Brands Shine D. The History of Chinese Luxury Brands 【答案】28. A 29. B 30. C 31. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章以拉布布娃娃热销引入，介绍了今中国消费者从追外国潮流转向青睐本土品牌。这些品牌凭特色闯国际，且海外认可度反促其在国内更受欢迎。 【28题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Labubu dolls are hard to find. Even at the giant flagship store of their maker, Pop Mart, in Shanghai, customers are told they need to wait a week or longer. The lovely creatures, sold in “blind boxes” so that buyers don’t know which one they will get, are loved not only by Chinese children but also by famous people at home and abroad.(拉布布娃娃很难找到。即使在制造商Pop Mart位于上海的大型旗舰店，顾客也被告知需要等待一周或更长时间。这些可爱的动物被装在“盲盒”里出售，买家不知道他们会得到哪个，它们不仅受到中国孩子的喜爱，也受到国内外名人的喜爱)”并结合下文对中国消费者由对外国产品的喜爱转为青睐本土产品现象的介绍推知，本段的作用是引出文章话题。故选A。 【29题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第二段中“Chinese brands are beginning to penetrate  international markets with their unique products.(中国品牌正开始以其独特的产品penetrate国际市场)”中的“with their unique products(以它们独特的产品)”可知，此处是指中国品牌以其独特的产品打入国际市场。由此猜测，划线词penetrate意为“进入”，与enter同义。故选B。 【30题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“ In many cases shoppers are paying the same or even more for local products. For instance, the best-selling drinks at Chagee, a tea chain (连锁) that went public in New York in April, are tea lattes (拿铁) that sell for 15-20 yuan ($2-3), almost the same as Starbucks’s top drinks in China.(在许多情况下，消费者为当地产品支付相同甚至更高的价格。例如，今年4月在纽约上市的茶连锁店Chagee最畅销的饮料是茶拿铁，售价15-20元（2—3美元），几乎与星巴克在中国的顶级饮料相同)”推知，Chagee的茶拿铁的例子表明一些本土品牌实现了高价。故选C。 【31题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，并结合第二段“For many years, Chinese shoppers liked to follow foreign trends in fashion, make-up, hotels and other areas. But now, they are turning to local luxury brands (奢侈品品牌), high-end make-up labels and milk tea shops. Furthermore, many of these brands are winning fans in other countries. Chinese brands are beginning to  penetrate  international markets with their unique products.(多年来，中国消费者喜欢在时尚、化妆品、酒店和其他领域追随外国潮流。但现在，他们转向了当地的奢侈品牌、高端化妆品品牌和奶茶店。此外，许多这些品牌在其他国家也赢得了粉丝。中国品牌正开始以其独特的产品打入国际市场)”可知，文章主要介绍了中国消费者从对国外商品的喜爱转移到对本土品牌的热爱，以Chagee为例指出本土品牌发展态势良好，其表现优于外资连锁。因此C项“从跟风外来到本土青睐：中国品牌崭露锋芒”可以作为本文的最佳标题。故选C。 D If you think shopping online is more eco-friendly than driving to a store, think again. It may sound strange, but the more eco-friendly way to shop is going to a physical store rather than by making purchases online from companies that don’t have physical stores, according to a new report in Environmental Science & Technology, a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the American Chemical Society. In the study, researchers estimated that shopping at physical stores for frequently bought items such as toilet paper, shampoo and toothpaste, often results in less greenhouse gas emissions (排放) than ordering the products from a company that only sells through the Internet. The main reason is because of how people shop online: Many buy items online frequently — but they only buy a few items per purchase. “When they shop in a store, they aggregate these items in a single large purchase,” noted Sadegh Shahmohammadi, one of six researchers who worked on the year-and-a-half long study. “Frequent online purchases produce more packaging waste, and online items tend to come from different distribution (配送) centers. Both factors result in higher greenhouse gas emissions per item,” said Shahmohammadi. The team modeled their research on the movement of goods from the factory all the way through to the end consumer. They then specifically focused on the part of the retail supply chain (零售供应链) called “the last mile” delivery: the distance between a store to a customer, or in the case of online shopping, the distance between the distribution center for the goods to the customer. The analysis showed that total greenhouse gas footprints per item purchased were higher from physical stores than those from bricks & clicks (when people order online and a physical store delivers the items to them) purchases in 63% of the shopping events but lower than those of pure players (strictly online sellers) in 81% of shopping events. 32. What’s the author’s purpose in mentioning the new report? A. To recommend a strange shopping habit. B. To introduce a respected scientific journal. C. To analyze online shopping. D. To prove the advantage of offline shopping. 33. What does the underlined word “aggregate” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Combine. B. Produce. C. Divide. D. Check. 34. What can we learn about “the last mile” delivery? A. It is designed by the research team. B. It is managed by the factories. C It causes high greenhouse gas emissions. D. It influences the total greenhouse gas footprints. 35. According to the analysis, which is probably the most eco-friendly way to shop? A. Buying at physical stores. B. Buying from bricks & clicks. C. Buying from pure players. D. Buying a few items per time. 【答案】32. D 33. A 34. D 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了研究发现实体店购物相比纯线上购物在多数情况下产生的温室气体排放更低，更环保。 【32题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“It may sound strange, but the more eco-friendly way to shop is going to a physical store rather than by making purchases online from companies that don’t have physical stores, according to a new report in Environmental Science & Technology, a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the American Chemical Society. (听起来可能很奇怪，但根据美国化学学会出版的同行评审科学期刊《环境科学与技术》上的一份新报告，更环保的购物方式是去实体店，而不是从没有实体店的公司网上购买)”可推知，作者提到这份新报告是为了证明线下购物的优势。故选D。 【33题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第四段中“Many buy items online frequently — but they only buy a few items per purchase. “When they shop in a store, they aggregate these items in a single large purchase,” noted Sadegh Shahmohammadi, one of six researchers who worked on the year-and-a-half long study.(许多人经常在网上购物，但每次只购买几件商品。“当他们在实体店购物时，会把这些商品aggregate成一次大型采购，”参与这项为期一年半研究的六名研究人员之一Sadegh Shahmohammadi指出。)”可知，人们在实体店购物时会将商品组合在一次大型购买中，所以aggregate意为“合并”。故选A。 【34题详解】 推理判断题。根据第六段中“They then specifically focused on the part of the retail supply chain (零售供应链) called “the last mile” delivery: the distance between a store to a customer, or in the case of online shopping, the distance between the distribution center for the goods to the customer. (然后，他们特别关注了零售供应链中被称为“最后一英里”配送的部分：商店到顾客的距离，或者在网上购物的情况下，商品配送中心到顾客的距离)”以及最后一段中“The analysis showed that total greenhouse gas footprints per item purchased were higher from physical stores than those from bricks & clicks (when people order online and a physical store delivers the items to them) purchases in 63% of the shopping events but lower than those of pure players (strictly online sellers) in 81% of shopping events. (分析表明，在63%的购物活动中，从实体店购买的每件商品的总温室气体排放量，要高于“线上下单、实体店配送”（即人们在网上下单，然后由实体店将商品配送到他们手中) 这种方式下的排放量；但在81%的购物活动中，实体店购物的每件商品总温室气体排放量又低于纯线上商家 (即只做线上销售的商家） 的排放量)”可知，“最后一英里”配送是零售供应链的一部分，分析表明它会影响到每件商品购买时的总温室气体排放量。所以“最后一英里”配送会影响总温室气体足迹。故选D。 【35题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“The analysis showed that total greenhouse gas footprints per item purchased were higher from physical stores than those from bricks & clicks (when people order online and a physical store delivers the items to them) purchases in 63% of the shopping events but lower than those of pure players (strictly online sellers) in 81% of shopping events. (分析表明，在63%的购物活动中，从实体店购买的每件商品的总温室气体排放量，要高于“线上下单、实体店配送”(即人们在网上下单，然后由实体店将商品配送到他们手中) 这种方式下的排放量；但在81%的购物活动中，实体店购物的每件商品总温室气体排放量又低于纯线上商家 (即只做线上销售的商家) 的排放量)”可推知，最环保的购物方式可能是从线上订购、实体店配送的商家那里购买。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。 Why Change Is Good for You We all know that change is hard because people like to do the same things every day. ____36____. Here are four reasons: ____37____. Change lets you try exciting things. When you think about your life, the best memories come from new experiences. Trips, new friends, or trying something different teach you a lot. Change pushes you out of your comfort zone. Staying in your “comfort zone” (doing what you know) is easy. But change makes you try new ways. ____38____. Change makes you stronger. Change helps you become more flexible. At first, new things may feel strange, but soon you will feel OK. ____39____. This makes you handle difficult situations better. Change brings more fun. ____40____. You get more chances to enjoy life. You also meet new people. Life becomes more interesting! Even if change is difficult at first, the results are worth it. You grow and become a better person. A. But change can also be good B. Change happens, good or bad C. Change helps you try new things D. Later, you will feel more confident E. New experiences are waiting for you F. When you accept change, you say “yes” to more fun G. You learn more when you step out of your usual habits 【答案】36. A 37. C 38. G 39. D 40. F 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，阐述了改变虽然困难，但也有诸多益处，并从四个方面具体说明了改变为什么对人有好处，包括能让人尝试新鲜事物、走出舒适区、变得更强大以及带来更多乐趣等。 【36题详解】 根据上文“We all know that change is hard because people like to do the same things every day.(我们都知道改变很难，因为人们喜欢每天做同样的事情)”以及下文“Here are four reasons:(以下是四个原因)”可知，上文说的是改变很难，下文说的是改变的四个原因，可推理出此处需要一个过渡句，从说改变难转向说明改变也有好处，A项“But change can also be good (但改变也可以是好的)”符合语境，起到了承上启下的作用，故选A项。 【37题详解】 根据下文“Change lets you try exciting things. When you think about your life, the best memories come from new experiences.(改变让你尝试令人兴奋的事情。当你回想自己的生活时，最美好的回忆来自新的经历)”可知，下文说的是改变让你尝试令人兴奋的事情，可推理出此处主要讲改变能让人尝试新事物，C项“Change helps you try new things (改变帮助你尝试新事物)”可以作为该段的主题句，概括本段内容，故选C项。 【38题详解】 根据上文“Staying in your “comfort zone” (doing what you know) is easy. But change makes you try new ways (停留在你的“舒适区”（做你熟悉的事）很容易。但改变让你尝试新的方式)”可知，此处应说明走出舒适区、尝试新方式的好处，G项“You learn more when you step out of your usual habits (当你跳出常规习惯时，你会学到更多)”符合语境，承接上文内容，故选G项。 【39题详解】 根据上文“At first, new things may feel strange, but soon you will feel OK.(起初，新事物可能会让人觉得陌生，但很快你就会适应)”以及下文“This makes you handle difficult situations better.(这会让你更好地处理困难情况)”可知，上文提到了新事物可能会让人觉得陌生，但很快你就会适应，下文说的是这会让你更好地处理困难情况，可推理出空白处应描述适应新事物后的进一步变化，D项“Later, you will feel more confident (之后，你会感到更自信)”符合语境，与上下文形成递进关系，故选D项。 【40题详解】 根据本段主题句“Change brings more fun.(改变带来更多乐趣)”以及下文“You get more chances to enjoy life.(你会有更多享受生活的机会)”可知，上文说的是改变带来更多乐趣，下文说的是你会有更多享受生活的机会，可推理出空白处应围绕改变与乐趣的关系展开，F项“When you accept change, you say “yes” to more fun (当你接受改变时，你就对更多乐趣说“是”)”符合语境，呼应主题且承接下文，故选F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。 In September 2017, Jennifer’s life took an unfortunate turn. After she ___41___ her three sons at school, she had a car accident and hit a telephone pole. Then, she didn’t wake up. This serious ___42___ started a long journey of recovery that lasted five years. For five years, Jennifer’s mother, Peggy Means, ___43___ by her side all the time. Even though the doctors said it was very bad and not many people like Jennifer wake up, Peggy still had ___44___ . There was only a (n) ___45___ chance that Jennifer could wake up, only 2 to 3 percent. Peggy always said, “It’s easy to feel sad, but there’s no ___46___ to be sad all the time.” Many people working in the hospital ___47___ Peggy that maybe she should let Jennifer go, but Peggy loved her daughter very much and believed something good could happen. She went through those ___48___ days. One day, something ___49___ happened. One of Jennifer’s fingers started to move. Peggy’s ____50____ of waking up her daughter became even stronger. She ____51____ many different ways to help Jennifer, and she was happy about every little sign of getting better, like saying a word or remembering something. Her strong belief helped Jennifer to wake up ____52____ . Jennifer’s ____53____ of getting better is about how much a mother can love and how strong people can be. It ____54____ that with a mother’s love, there is a lot of power to make even the darkest times better with strong ____55____ . 41. A. brought in B. put out C. dropped off D. broke down 42. A. challenge B. accident C. impression D. flash 43. A. walked B. cried C. stopped D. stayed 44. A. hope B. choice C. decision D. request 45. A. extra B. small C. confusing D. real 46. A. responsibility B. time C. need D. money 47. A. warned B. forced C. ordered D. told 48. A. dark B. old C. new D. annoying 49. A. important B. amazing C. necessary D. meaningful 50. A. means B. curiosity C. confidence D. goal 51. A. tried B. exchanged C. designed D. compared 52. A. obviously B. awkwardly C. suddenly D. finally 53. A. memory B. story C. strategy D. influence 54. A. shows B. reports C. suggests D. promises 55. A. power B. personality C. belief D. hand 【答案】41. C 42. B 43. D 44. A 45. B 46. C 47. D 48. A 49. B 50. C 51. A 52. D 53. B 54. A 55. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文讲述了Jennifer在遭遇严重车祸后陷入昏迷，经过五年时间的康复努力，最终在母亲Peggy的坚持和不懈努力下奇迹般苏醒的故事。 【41题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：她在把三个儿子送到学校后，发生了车祸，撞上了电线杆。A. brought in引进，带来；B. put out扑灭；C. dropped off中途放下某人，把……送到后离开；D. broke down分解，出故障。根据“her three sons at school”可知，此处指把儿子送到学校后离开。故选C。 【42题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这场严重的事故开启了长达五年的漫长康复之旅。A. challenge挑战；B. accident意外，事故；C. impression印象；D. flash闪光灯。根据上文“she had a car accident”和“Then, she didn’t wake up.”可知，这是一场严重的交通事故。故选B。 【43题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：五年来，珍妮弗的母亲佩吉·米恩斯一直陪在她身边。A. walked散步；B. cried哭；C. stopped停止；D. stayed保持，停留。根据“by her side all the time”可知，珍妮弗的母亲一直陪在她身边。故选D。 【44题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：尽管医生说情况非常糟糕，而且像珍妮弗这样的人不多能醒来，但佩吉仍然抱有希望。A. hope希望；B. choice选择；C. decision决定；D. request要求。根据下文“Her strong belief helped Jennifer to wake up”可知，佩吉一直坚信女儿苏醒有希望。故选A。 【45题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：珍妮弗醒来的几率很小，只有2%到3%。A. extra额外的；B. small小的；C. confusing令人困惑的；D. real真正的。根据“only 2 to 3 percent.”可知，珍妮弗醒来的几率很小。故选B。 【46题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：佩吉总是说:“感到悲伤是很容易的，但没有必要总是悲伤。”A. responsibility责任；B. time时间；C. need需要；D. money钱。根据“It’s easy to feel sad, but”可知，佩吉认为没有必要总是悲伤。故选C。 【47题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：医院里许多人都告诉佩吉，也许她应该让珍妮弗走，但佩吉非常爱她的女儿，相信会有好事发生。A. warned警告；B. forced强迫；C. ordered命令；D. told告诉。根据“that maybe she should let Jennifer go”可知，医院里许多人都告诉佩吉应该让珍妮弗离开。故选D。 【48题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她度过了那些黑暗的日子。A. dark黑暗的；B. old老的；C. new新的；D. annoying使烦恼的。根据“there is a lot of power to make even the darkest times”可知，珍妮弗昏迷的日子对于佩吉来说是黑暗的日子。故选A。 【49题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：一天，发生了一件令人惊奇的事。A. important重要的；B. amazing令人惊讶的；C. necessary必要的；D. meaningful有意义的。根据“One of Jennifer’s fingers started to move.”可知，在经过长期的昏迷后，珍妮弗的一个手指动了，这是一件令人惊奇的事。故选B。 【50题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：佩吉对唤醒女儿的信心更加坚定了。A. means方法；B. curiosity好奇心；C. confidence自信；D. goal目标。根据上文“but Peggy loved her daughter very much and believed something good could happen.”可知，佩吉对唤醒女儿更有信心。故选C。 【51题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她尝试了许多不同的方法来帮助珍妮弗，而且她对每一个好转的迹象都感到高兴，比如说一句话或记住某件事。A. tried尝试；B. exchanged交换；C. designed设计；D. compared比较。根据“many different ways to help Jennifer,”可知，她尝试不同方法来帮助女儿。故选A。 【52题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：她坚定的信念最终帮助珍妮弗醒了过来。A. obviously明显地；B. awkwardly尴尬地；C. suddenly突然；D. finally最终。根据下文“Jennifer’s ___13___ of getting better is about how much a mother can love and how strong people can be.”可知，珍妮弗最终醒了过来。故选D。 【53题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：珍妮弗逐渐好转的故事讲述的是母爱有多深，人们有多坚强。A. memory回忆；B. story故事；C. strategy策略；D. influence影响。根据“about how much a mother can love and how strong people can be.”可知，这里指珍妮弗的故事说明的问题。故选B。 【54题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：它表明，有了母爱，只要有坚定的信念，就能使最黑暗的时光变得更好。A. shows展示；B. reports报告；C. suggests建议；D. promises承诺。根据上文内容可知，珍妮弗逐渐苏醒的故事展示了母爱和坚定的信念的重要性。故选A。 【55题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. power权力；B. personality性格；C. belief信念；D. hand手。根据上文“Her strong belief helped Jennifer”可知，此处是信息词belief的词汇复现。故选C。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 语法填空 One will be happy when he___56___(help) others. I learn about this through my own experiences. Last year I joined a volunteer organization which provided me___57___many opportunities to help others. Last Sunday we went to ___58___ orphanage where there were about thirty children___59___were disabled. When I saw those lovely children, I felt rather sorry for them.___60___(experience) some pains and sufferings, they faced the world with smiles. All the volunteers here, including me, thought that it was high time that we did something for them. Therefore, we arranged some ___61___ (activity). After doing some washing and reading stories for them, we played simple games together with them. Seeing them playing happily, I___62___(move) to tears and realized what they needed was not only material assistance___63___love from others as well. When we left, both the children and we volunteers were unwilling ___64___ (part). Although spending time with these children and in assisting others has taken up most of my spare time, I feel even___65___(happy) than before because I can bring others happiness. 【答案】56. helps 57. with 58. an 59. who##that 60. Having experienced 61. activities 62. was moved 63. but 64. to part 65. happier 【解析】 【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者帮助孩子的经历，让作者意识到帮助人能让自己快乐。 【56题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：当帮助别人时会让自己感到开心。分析句子可知，当主句是将来时或表示将来含义时，时间状语从句多用一般现在时。故填helps。 【57题详解】 考查固定搭配。句意：去年我加入了一个志愿者组织，它为我提供了很多帮助他人的机会。分析句子可知，provide......with.....是固定搭配意为“提供......”，符合语境。故填with。 【58题详解】 考查冠词。句意：上周日我们去了一个孤儿院，那里有大约三十个残疾儿童。分析句子可知，这里泛指“去了一个孤儿院”，因此使用不定冠词限定名词orphanage，且orphanage 是以元音音素开头的词，使用不定冠词an限定。故填an。 【59题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：上周日我们去了一个孤儿院，那里有大约三十个残疾儿童。分析句子可知，这是一个定语从句，先行词是thirty children，关系词在从句中作主语，因此使用who或者that引导定语从句。故填who或that。 【60题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：当我看到那些可爱的孩子时，我为他们感到难过。分析句子可知，句中存在谓语动词faced，这里使用非谓语动词形式，且experience动作发生在faced之前，即发生在“过去的过去”，且逻辑主语they与have之间为主动关系，因此使用现在分词的完成式作状语，位于句首首字母需大写。故填Having experienced。 【61题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：因此，我们安排了一些活动。分析句子可知，some修饰可数名词复数。故填activities。 【62题详解】 考查动词时态和语态。句意：看着他们玩得开心，我感动得热泪盈眶，意识到他们需要的不仅仅是物质上的帮助，还有别人的爱。分析句子可知，be moved意为“被感动”符合语境，且结合全文时态是一般过去时。故填was moved。 【63题详解】 考查固定搭配。句意：看着他们玩得开心，我感动得热泪盈眶，意识到他们需要的不仅仅是物质上的帮助，还有别人的爱。分析句子可知，not only......but （also）......是固定搭配意为“不仅......而且......”，符合本句语境。故填but。 【64题详解】 考查固定搭配。句意：当我们离开时，孩子们和我们志愿者都不愿意分开。分析句子可知，be unwilling to do是固定搭配意为“不愿意做......”，符合语境。故填to part。 【65题详解】 考查形容词比较级。句意：虽然和这些孩子在一起、帮助别人的时间占据了我大部分的空闲时间，但我觉得比以前更快乐，因为我能给别人带来快乐。分析句子可知，空后有than，且空处作feel的表语，因此这里使用形容词比较级形式作表语。故填happier。 【点睛】 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66. 假定你是李华，外教David想在暑假期间组织一次英语夏令营活动，关于活动内容他想征求一下大家的意见。请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括： 1.写信目的； 2.提出建议； 3.期待采纳 注意：1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Dear David. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Excited to hear about the English summer camp to be organized during the summer vacation, I have some suggestions for the camp’s activities. Firstly, I think it’d be great if we could have interactive language games. Not only will they make learning fun but also they can encourage students’ active participation. Secondly, we’d better make some field trips, which can create a more engaging and enjoyable learning environment. Lastly, a talent show at the end of the camp could be a great way for us to display our skills and creativity through performances or presentations. I hope my suggestions would be helpful to you. I’d appreciate it if you could take them into consideration. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。外教David想在暑假期间组织一次英语夏令营活动，关于活动内容他想征求一下大家的意见。要求考生给David写信，提出建议。 【详解】1.词汇积累 暑假：summer vacation → summer holiday 建议：suggestion → proposal/advice 愉快的：enjoyable → pleasant 展示：display → show/demonstrate 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Lastly, a talent show at the end of the camp could be a great way for us to display our skills and creativity through performances or presentations. 拓展句：Lastly, a talent show, which is to be presented at the end of the camp, could be a great way for us to display our skills and creativity through performances or presentations. 【点睛】[高分句型1] Firstly, I think it’d be great if we could have interactive language games. (运用了省略连词that的宾语从句和if引导条件状语从句) [高分句型2] Secondly, we’d better make some field trips, which can create a more engaging and enjoyable learning environment.(运用了关系代词which引导的非限制性定语从句) 第二节（满分25分） 67. 阅读下而材料，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。 About two years ago, I was a high school student in Beijing, getting ready for one of the most important exams of my life. The night before the big day, I carefully packed my backpack with the essentials: pens, erasers, my ID card, and my exam admission ticket. My parents wished me good luck and reminded me to go to sleep early. Feeling confident, I went to bed to make sure I would be well-rested. The next morning, I woke up feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness. After breakfast, I grabbed my backpack and headed to the bus stop. As I boarded the bus, I suddenly remembered that I had forgotten to pack my pencils, which were necessary for filling out the answer sheet. Panic set in. There was no time to go back home and fetch them, and the nearest store was too far away. Desperate, I looked around the bus, hoping to spot a fellow student who might have a spare pencil. My eyes landed on a girl about my age, sitting a few seats ahead, lost in her notes. Gathering my courage, I approached her and explained my dilemma (困境), hoping she might be able to help. To my surprise, she didn’t hesitate. She opened her pencil case and pulled out a couple of pencils, handing them to me with a reassuring smile. “I always carry extra ones, just in case,” she said. “You can take these.” Relief washed over me as I accepted the pencils, thanking her sincerely. We chatted for a bit, and I learned that her name was Mei, and that she was also heading to the same exam center. She wished me luck, and we parted ways once we arrived. With the pencils in hand, I felt a renewed sense of confidence as I entered the exam hall. The exam went smoothly, and I felt I had done my best. 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。 After the exam, I searched for Mei to return her pencils. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Inspired by Mei’s kindness, I decided to pass it on. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 参考范文: After the exam, I searched for Mei to return her pencils. I wandered through the bustling crowd of students, scanning faces and hoping to spot her. Finally, I saw her near the entrance, chatting with some friends. I approached her and handed back the pencils, expressing my heartfelt gratitude once again. Mei smiled warmly and shook her head. “There‘s no need to thank me,” she said. “Helping someone in need is something we all should do. Just remember to pass on the kindness whenever you can.” Inspired by Mei’s kindness, I decided to pass it on. A few weeks later, I noticed a classmate, Li, struggling with his homework in the library. Remembering Mei’s words, I sat down with Li and patiently explained the concepts he was struggling with. His face lit up with relief and gratitude, just as I did when Mei helped me. Helping him not only lifted his spirits but also brightened my day. From that moment on, I realized that at any time I could help someone, whether it was sharing my notes, offering a kind word, or simply lending an ear. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者在高考前夕因疏忽忘记携带铅笔的紧急情况下，得到了一位陌生女孩Mei的帮助，Mei不仅慷慨地提供了作者急需的铅笔，还给予了鼓励和祝福，使作者在紧张的考试氛围中感受到了温暖和支持，最终能够以饱满的信心完成这场重要的考试。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“考试结束后，我找Mei把铅笔还给她。”可知，第一段可描写作者打算归还铅笔，并再次表达了感谢，Mei告诉作者要记得传递善意。 ②由第二段首句内容“受到Mei的善意的启发，我决定把它传下去。”可知，第二段可描写作者传递善意，帮助了同学Li，以及作者的感悟。 2.续写线索：找到Mei——表达感谢，打算归还铅笔——Mei告诉作者要记得传递善意——作者帮助同学Li——作者的感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①发现：spot/notice ②靠近：approach/draw near ③帮助某人：help sb./do sb. a favor 情绪类 ①感谢：gratitude/thankfulness ②善意：kindness/goodwill 【点睛】【高分句型1】Remembering Mei’s words, I sat down with Li and patiently explained the concepts he was struggling with.(运用了省略that引导的定语从句) 【高分句型2】From that moment on, I realized that at any time I could help someone, whether it was sharing my notes, offering a kind word, or simply lending an ear.(运用了that引导的宾语从句，whether引导的状语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 大庆中学2025—2026学年度上学期月考 高二年级英语试题 考试时间：120分钟；试卷总分：150分 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 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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where are the speakers? A. In a bank. B. In a restaurant. C. In a cinema. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the woman going to do for the man? A. Buy a coat. B. Pick him up. C. Book a table. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How did the man’s wife go to work in the past? A. On foot. B. By bus. C. By car. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will the man do on Saturday? A. Visit a relative. B. Watch a show. C. Care for the dolphins. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man advise the woman to do? A. Skip dinner. B. Avoid snack foods. C. Get enough exercise. 第二节 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的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。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. When did the woman find her running ability? A. In primary school. B. In high school. C. At university. 7 What does the woman think of being a long-distance runner? A. It’s really hard. B. It’s a bit easy. C. It’s quite boring. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Strangers. B. Friends. C. Co-workers. 9. What is the woman worried about? A. The computer system is broken. B. The concert will be canceled. C. The tickets will be sold out. 10 What will the woman probably do next? A. Go home directly. B. Place a telephone order. C. Continue waiting in line. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 11. Why does the man talk to the woman? A. To seek permission. B. To discuss a report. C. To extend an invitation. 12. What was scheduled for Friday afternoon at first? A. A wedding. B. A meeting. C. A reunion party. 13. When will the man arrive home? A. At 7:00 p.m. B. At 8:30 p.m. C. At 9:30 p.m. 14. What does the man need to prepare before the holiday? A. A sales report. B. A work plan. C. A presentation. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 15. Who might the man be? A. A teacher. B. A reporter. C. A cook. 16. What do we know about Shenzhou-12 astronauts in space? A. They planted potatoes. B. They could heat their meals. C. They had a limited choice of food. 17. How does Elena sound in the end? A. Proud. B. Grateful. C. Excited. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 18. What is good about solving puzzles according to the speaker? A. It is relaxing. B. It can help people gain fame. C. It can improve people’s social skills. 19. Why is Arthur Wynne mentioned? A. He made the headlines in the newspapers. B. He invented the modern crossword puzzle. C. He got fed up with solving puzzles. 20. What is the speaker mainly talking about? A. Ways to solve puzzles. B. A day for solving puzzles. C. Different types of puzzles. 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 Best Places to Visit in Winter Rovaniemi, Finland If you love ice and snow, then you’ll love exploring Rovaniemi. Why? Simply because it’s one of the top winter destinations in Europe. Sitting in northern Finland, Rovaniemi is the gateway to Finland’s famous Lapland — the home of Santa Claus, Rovaniemi is the perfect place to watch the impressive Northern lights, go on a husky ride, or even visit an ice hotel. St. Kitts & Nevis, Caribbean If you’re looking to escape the rain, snow, and grey skies, then St. Kitts and Nevis is one of the top places to go in the winter. This dual-island nation sits between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. It has perfect weather all year round, with temperatures of 25℃ in winter. Apart from lying on the beaches, you can also enjoy the Carnival around Christmas, sailing and snorkelling tours, and historical tours of the islands. Cape Town, South Africa Cape Town is one of South Africa’s most picturesque destinations, with loads of exciting things to do. From visiting the 7th Wonder of Nature, Table Mountain, to surfing the waves of the city’s amazing beaches, there’s something for everyone. Cape Town is only a short drive away from the iconic (标志性的) Cape Winelands, where you can enjoy vineyard and winery tours with wine tasting and food pairings. Lanzarote, Spain With interesting rock formations, volcanoes, and amazing blue waters, Lanzarote is a top choice for many travellers running away from cold European winters. Lanzarote is the most eastern of the Canary Islands. Expect to find black and red earth, white and golden sand beaches and rolling mountains. The average weather stays around the 20℃ mark, so you can work on your tan without worrying too much about sunburn. 21. What can you do in Rovaniemi? A. Watch the Northern lights. B. Celebrate the Carnival. C. Taste different wines. D. Enjoy a warm winter. 22. Which country is the place with Table Mountain located in? A. Finland. B. Caribbean. C. South Africa. D. Spain. 23. Where will you go if you want to see black and red earth? A. Rovaniemi. B. St. Kitts &. Nevis. C. Cape Town. D. Lanzarote. B Last summer, I decided to volunteer at a community center in a small rural town. I had always lived in the city, and the idea of spending two months in a place where life moved at a slower pace was both exciting and intimidating. Little did I know, this experience would change my perspective on life and help me grow in ways I never expected. The community center served as a hub (中心) for local activities, offering after-school programs for children, English classes for adults, and support for elderly residents. My main role was to assist with the children’s programs. Every morning, I helped organize games, art projects, and reading sessions. At first, I struggled to connect with the kids. Many of them were shy, and I felt unsure of how to engage them. But over time, I learned to be patient and creative. I started using storytelling and hands-on activities to capture their attention, and soon, the classroom was filled with laughter and enthusiasm. One of the most memorable moments was when a young girl named Lily, who had barely spoken a word during the first week, finally opened up. She shared her dream of becoming a teacher and even helped me lead a reading session. Seeing her confidence grow was incredibly rewarding and reminded me of the impact small actions can have. By the end of the summer, I had not only developed new skills but also gained a deeper understanding of myself. I learned to adapt to unfamiliar situations, communicate effectively with people from different backgrounds, and appreciate the simple joys of life. This experience inspired me to continue volunteering and to approach challenges with a more open mind. 24 What was the author’s primary role at the community center? A. Teaching English to adults. B. Helping with children’s programs. C. Supporting for elderly residents. D. Offering after-school programs for children. 25. What did the author do to connect with the children? A. He gave them gifts. B. He became more patient and creative. C. He organized daily games and art projects. D. He employed storytelling and practical activities. 26. How did the author feel about Lily’s progress? A. Excited. B. Pleased. C. Fulfilled. D. Relaxed. 27. What can we learn about the author’s personal growth from the last paragraph? A. Gained self-awareness and adaptability. B. Developed a focus on technical expertise. C. Strengthened commitment to community service. D. Prioritized academic achievements over experiences. C Labubu dolls are hard to find. Even at the giant flagship store of their maker, Pop Mart, in Shanghai, customers are told they need to wait a week or longer. The lovely creatures, sold in “blind boxes” so that buyers don’t know which one they will get, are loved not only by Chinese children but also by famous people at home and abroad. For many years, Chinese shoppers liked to follow foreign trends in fashion, make-up, hotels and other areas. But now, they are turning to local luxury brands (奢侈品品牌), high-end make-up labels and milk tea shops. Furthermore, many of these brands are winning fans in other countries. Chinese brands are beginning to penetrate international markets with their unique products. As consumers have become more careful about spending, cheap but good-quality local brands have grown popular. But lower prices are not the only reason for the love of Chinese brands. In many cases shoppers are paying the same or even more for local products. For instance, the best-selling drinks at Chagee, a tea chain (连锁) that went public in New York in April, are tea lattes (拿铁) that sell for 15-20 yuan ($2-3), almost the same as Starbucks’s top drinks in China. Chinese consumers are also now far less crazy about foreign goods simply because they are foreign. The rapid rise of Laopu proves that. Instead of copying Western style, both Laopu and Chagee have shown off their Chineseness. It has worked. The competition is not limited to China. Pop Mart now has stores in more than 20 countries, including at least 37 in America. Chagee will have more than 1,300 shops outside China by the end of the year, up from almost none four years ago. Experts believe that the more foreign recognition these brands get, the more popular they become within China. The popularity on Western social media over Labubu dolls is thought to have made them even more famous at home. 28. What’s the purpose of the first paragraph? A. To introduce the topic. B. To present an argument. C. To offer a solution. D. To give an opinion. 29. What does the underlined word “penetrate” in paragraph 2 most likely mean? A. Avoid. B. Enter. C. Ignore. D. Destroy. 30. What does the example of Chagee’s tea lattes show? A. Price matters most to consumers. B. Cheap local brands are popular in China. C. Some local brands achieve high pricing. D. Chinese tea chains outperform foreign ones. 31. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Pop Mart: A Symbol of Chinese Toys B. Why Milk Tea Brands Are Popular in China C. From Foreign Trends to Local Love: Chinese Brands Shine D. The History of Chinese Luxury Brands D If you think shopping online is more eco-friendly than driving to a store, think again. It may sound strange, but the more eco-friendly way to shop is going to a physical store rather than by making purchases online from companies that don’t have physical stores, according to a new report in Environmental Science & Technology, a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the American Chemical Society. In the study, researchers estimated that shopping at physical stores for frequently bought items such as toilet paper, shampoo and toothpaste, often results in less greenhouse gas emissions (排放) than ordering the products from a company that only sells through the Internet. The main reason is because of how people shop online: Many buy items online frequently — but they only buy a few items per purchase. “When they shop in a store, they aggregate these items in a single large purchase,” noted Sadegh Shahmohammadi, one of six researchers who worked on the year-and-a-half long study. “Frequent online purchases produce more packaging waste, and online items tend to come from different distribution (配送) centers. Both factors result in higher greenhouse gas emissions per item,” said Shahmohammadi. The team modeled their research on the movement of goods from the factory all the way through to the end consumer. They then specifically focused on the part of the retail supply chain (零售供应链) called “the last mile” delivery: the distance between a store to a customer, or in the case of online shopping, the distance between the distribution center for the goods to the customer. The analysis showed that total greenhouse gas footprints per item purchased were higher from physical stores than those from bricks & clicks (when people order online and a physical store delivers the items to them) purchases in 63% of the shopping events but lower than those of pure players (strictly online sellers) in 81% of shopping events. 32. What’s the author’s purpose in mentioning the new report? A. To recommend a strange shopping habit. B. To introduce a respected scientific journal. C. To analyze online shopping. D. To prove the advantage of offline shopping. 33. What does the underlined word “aggregate” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Combine. B. Produce. C. Divide. D. Check. 34. What can we learn about “the last mile” delivery? A. It is designed by the research team. B. It is managed by the factories. C. It causes high greenhouse gas emissions. D. It influences the total greenhouse gas footprints. 35. According to the analysis, which is probably the most eco-friendly way to shop? A. Buying at physical stores. B. Buying from bricks & clicks. C. Buying from pure players. D. Buying a few items per time. 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。 Why Change Is Good for You We all know that change is hard because people like to do the same things every day. ____36____. Here are four reasons: ____37____. Change lets you try exciting things. When you think about your life, the best memories come from new experiences. Trips, new friends, or trying something different teach you a lot. Change pushes you out of your comfort zone. Staying in your “comfort zone” (doing what you know) is easy. But change makes you try new ways. ____38____. Change makes you stronger. Change helps you become more flexible. At first new things may feel strange, but soon you will feel OK. ____39____. This makes you handle difficult situations better. Change brings more fun. ____40____. You get more chances to enjoy life. You also meet new people. Life becomes more interesting! Even if change is difficult at first, the results are worth it. You grow and become a better person. A. But change can also be good B. Change happens, good or bad C. Change helps you try new things D. Later, you will feel more confident E. New experiences are waiting for you F. When you accept change, you say “yes” to more fun G. You learn more when you step out of your usual habits 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。 In September 2017, Jennifer’s life took an unfortunate turn. After she ___41___ her three sons at school, she had a car accident and hit a telephone pole. Then, she didn’t wake up. This serious ___42___ started a long journey of recovery that lasted five years. For five years, Jennifer’s mother, Peggy Means, ___43___ by her side all the time. Even though the doctors said it was very bad and not many people like Jennifer wake up, Peggy still had ___44___ . There was only a (n) ___45___ chance that Jennifer could wake up, only 2 to 3 percent. Peggy always said, “It’s easy to feel sad, but there’s no ___46___ to be sad all the time.” Many people working in the hospital ___47___ Peggy that maybe she should let Jennifer go, but Peggy loved her daughter very much and believed something good could happen. She went through those ___48___ days. One day, something ___49___ happened. One of Jennifer’s fingers started to move. Peggy’s ____50____ of waking up her daughter became even stronger. She ____51____ many different ways to help Jennifer, and she was happy about every little sign of getting better, like saying a word or remembering something. Her strong belief helped Jennifer to wake up ____52____ . Jennifer’s ____53____ of getting better is about how much a mother can love and how strong people can be. It ____54____ that with a mother’s love, there is a lot of power to make even the darkest times better with strong ____55____ . 41. A. brought in B. put out C. dropped off D. broke down 42. A. challenge B. accident C. impression D. flash 43. A. walked B. cried C. stopped D. stayed 44. A. hope B. choice C. decision D. request 45. A. extra B. small C. confusing D. real 46. A. responsibility B. time C. need D. money 47. A. warned B. forced C. ordered D. told 48. A. dark B. old C. new D. annoying 49. A. important B. amazing C. necessary D. meaningful 50. A. means B. curiosity C. confidence D. goal 51. A. tried B. exchanged C. designed D. compared 52. A. obviously B. awkwardly C. suddenly D. finally 53. A. memory B. story C. strategy D. influence 54. A. shows B. reports C. suggests D. promises 55. A. power B. personality C. belief D. hand 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 语法填空 One will be happy when he___56___(help) others. I learn about this through my own experiences. Last year I joined a volunteer organization which provided me___57___many opportunities to help others. Last Sunday we went to ___58___ orphanage where there were about thirty children___59___were disabled. When I saw those lovely children, I felt rather sorry for them.___60___(experience) some pains and sufferings, they faced the world with smiles. All the volunteers here, including me, thought that it was high time that we did something for them. Therefore, we arranged some ___61___ (activity). After doing some washing and reading stories for them, we played simple games together with them. Seeing them playing happily, I___62___(move) to tears and realized what they needed was not only material assistance___63___love from others as well. When we left, both the children and we volunteers were unwilling ___64___ (part). Although spending time with these children and in assisting others has taken up most of my spare time, I feel even___65___(happy) than before because I can bring others happiness. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66. 假定你是李华，外教David想在暑假期间组织一次英语夏令营活动，关于活动内容他想征求一下大家的意见。请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括： 1.写信目的； 2.提出建议； 3.期待采纳 注意：1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Dear David. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 67. 阅读下而材料，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。 About two years ago, I was a high school student in Beijing, getting ready for one of the most important exams of my life. The night before the big day, I carefully packed my backpack with the essentials: pens, erasers, my ID card, and my exam admission ticket. My parents wished me good luck and reminded me to go to sleep early. Feeling confident, I went to bed to make sure I would be well-rested. The next morning, I woke up feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness. After breakfast, I grabbed my backpack and headed to the bus stop. As I boarded the bus, I suddenly remembered that I had forgotten to pack my pencils, which were necessary for filling out the answer sheet. Panic set in. There was no time to go back home and fetch them, and the nearest store was too far away. Desperate, I looked around the bus, hoping to spot a fellow student who might have a spare pencil. My eyes landed on a girl about my age, sitting a few seats ahead, lost in her notes. Gathering my courage, I approached her and explained my dilemma (困境), hoping she might be able to help. To my surprise, she didn’t hesitate. She opened her pencil case and pulled out a couple of pencils, handing them to me with a reassuring smile. “I always carry extra ones, just in case,” she said. “You can take these.” Relief washed over me as I accepted the pencils, thanking her sincerely. We chatted for a bit, and I learned that her name was Mei, and that she was also heading to the same exam center. She wished me luck, and we parted ways once we arrived. With the pencils in hand, I felt a renewed sense of confidence as I entered the exam hall. The exam went smoothly, and I felt I had done my best. 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。 After the exam, I searched for Mei to return her pencils. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Inspired by Mei’s kindness, I decided to pass it on. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $第一节听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。I have already tried to attract the attention of the waiter several times. I even waived, but IT was in vain. I'll go to the counter and find the manager. You still want the burger, right? Yeah, tell him to be quick. The film is about to start. Do you need me to pick you up at the airport this evening? dad? No, thanks, dear. I'll take a taxi directly to our favor restaurant. Oh, could you bring me a coat from home? Ha ha, I will get you a new one since I am hanging out at a mall. I heard that you've got a new car. Why don't you drive to work? Oh, I bought this for my wife. I don't need IT because I can walk to work. I see IT saves her the trouble of changing buses as before. The dolphin show in the aquarium was excEllent last time. Would you like to go there again this saturday? I'd love to, but I need to see my uncle with my parents. He broke his left leg yesterday. How about we see the dolphins another day? Why not? I can't believe I am still putting on weight. I go for a run in the park every morning, and I haven't had dinner for almost a month. Hm, I don't . think your dream will come true unless you stop going to the convenience store and buying all kinds of snacks every friday afternoon. 第一节到此结束，第二节听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟。听完后各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第六和第7两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Congratulations on your success in the marathon. Thank you. It's a new record for me. Could you tell me about your early life in kenya? sure. I lived about eight miles from the nearest elementary school, and I used to run to school. That's when I discovered my running ability, and then I began practicing. IT was really interesting and not that hard. When I went to high school and university, I entered many competitions. And one, almost every race is . IT hard to be a long distance runner. Well, IT may sound difficult, but for me, running is as natural as breathing. I lived in a beautiful countryside. It's a pleasure to run up. And downhills really. that's quite interesting. Congratulations on your success in the marathon. Thank you. It's a new record for me. Could you tell me about your early life in kenya? sure. I lived about eight miles from the nearest elementary school, and I used to run to school. That's when I discovered my running ability, and then I began practicing. IT was really interesting and not that hard. When I went to high school and university, I entered many competitions. And one, almost every race is . IT hard to be a long distance runner. Well, IT may sound difficult, but for me, running is as natural as breeding. I lived in a beautiful countryside. It's a pleasure to run up. And downhills really. that's quite interesting. 听下面一段对话，回答第八至第13个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Excuse me, have you been here along? Yes, about fifty minutes. It's a long line呢。The line is moving slowly. Do you happen to know what's causing the delay? I'm not sure maybe they are around enough staff selling tickets this morning or maybe their computers are down, but i'm pretty sure the concept hasn't been called off. I just hope I won't miss out on getting a ticket when it's my turn. I guess I should have come before breakfast. In fact, before I came, I tried calling to buy my ticket over the phone just to avoid this long wait, but they're not taking phone orders, so I have to be here in person. Well, let's try to be more patient. Tickets for a good concert are worth waiting for. Excuse me, have you been here along? Yes, about fifty minutes. It's a long line. The line is moving slowly. Do you happen to know what's causing the delay? I'm not sure maybe they're around enough staff selling tickets this morning or maybe their computers are down, but i'm pretty sure the concept hasn't been called off. I just hope I won't miss out on getting a ticket when it's my turn. I guess I should have come before breakfast. In fact, before I came, I tried calling to buy my ticket over the phone just to avoid this long weight, but they're not taking phone orders, so I have to be here in person. Well, let's try to be more patient. Tickets for a good concert are worth waiting for. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至第14 4个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Excuse me, miss Miller, could you possibly spare me a few moments in private? Come in, Stephen n, what's the matter since . the sales meeting on friday afternoon has been cancelled, could I take friday afternoon off and leave at one P. M. My sister is going to get married on sunday. I want to go back home early to help. Congratulations to her. Then you will miss the reunion dinner on friday evening. I'm so sorry. I know this is the tradition in our company to celebrate the mid autumn festival. The thing is the last train to my hometown leaves at three thirty P. M. Every day, so I have to leave early to catch IT. And IT will take me six hours to get home. OK, Stephen, I understand you. It's all right for you to leave early that day. Thank you. Miss Miller. by the way, you have done a good job this quarter, and I have received your sales report and work plan. They are excEllent. Will you be able to share them at the monthly meeting before the holiday? No problem, miss Miller. Excuse me, miss Miller, could you possibly spend me a few moments in private? Come in, Stephen. What's the matter since . the sales meeting on friday afternoon has been cancelled, could I take friday afternoon off and leave at one P. M. My sister is going to get married on sunday. I want to go back home early to help. Congratulations to her. Then you will miss the reunion dinner on friday evening. I'm so sorry. I know this is the tradition in our company to celebrate the ID autumn festival. The thing is the last train to my hometown leaves at three thirty P. M. Every day, so I have to leave early to catch IT. And IT will take me six hours to get home. OK, Stephen, I understand you. It's alright for you to leave early that day. Thank you. Miss Miller. by the way, you have done a good job this quarter, and I have received your sales report and work plan. They are excEllent. Will you be able to share them at the monthly meeting before the holiday? Know your problem, miss Miller. 听下面一段对话，回答第15至第17 3个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Good afternoon, everyone. We will talk about food in space today. First question, what is the first vegetable grown in space? I once read in the newspaper that the potato was the first vegetable to be grown in space in october nineteen ninety five. Good answer. Nowadays, astronaut s can eat a varied diet in space that is similar to what we eat on earth. Do you know what food the chinese astronauts are able to eat? I heard that there are many kinds of food, for example, fresh fruits and festive food. You're right, when sanjo twelve was launched, more than one hundred and twenty kinds of space food items were provided according to the preference of astronauts, and the space station was equipped with a kitchen, including a microwave oven and a refrigerator. That's really amazing how I wish to experience one day in space in the future. There is a project which invite students to experience the simulated situations in space. If you're interested, please fill in the form and hand IT in before next class. What a great chance. Good afternoon, everyone. We will talk about food in space today. First question, what is the first vegetable grown in space? Eller. I once read in the newspaper that the potato was the first vegetable to be grown in space in october nineteen ninety five. Good answer. Nowadays, astronauts can eat a varied diet in space that is similar to what we eat on earth. Do you know what food the chinese astronauts are able to eat? I heard that there are many kinds of food, for example, fresh fruits and festive food. You're right, when sanjo twelve was launched, more than one hundred and twenty kinds of space food items were provided according to the preference of astronauts, and the space station was equipped with a kitchen including a microwave of and a refrigerator. That's really amazing how I wish to experience one day in space in the future. Haha, there is a project which invite students to experience the simulated situations in space. If you're interested, please fill in the form and hand IT in before next class. What a great chance. 听下面一段独白，回答第18至第23个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Do you know today is national puzzle day is celebrated on january twenty nine th every year, which is the perfect day to do some brain exercises. I'm sure all age groups across the world have worked on puzzles on the back of a magazine or on dictionary websites. Puzzles come in different forms and kinds, such as jigsaw puzzles and crosswords. Puzzles help in keeping our brains working and developing our social skills. So that makes perfect sense to celebrate national puzzle day. National puzzle day was established by jody jail in two thousand two to share her love for puzzles with everyone. Jodie jill is a professional puzzle maker. Jodie jill has been involved in the development of lesson plans for classrooms to improve students powers of observation. On this day, you can invite your friends to figure out interesting puzzles. You can even make new friends. If you are bored with solving problems, why not create your own puzzles? Arthur win, a journalist from liverpool, created the modern crossword puzzle. His first puzzle appeared in the new york world on december twenty first nineteen thirteen. Do you know today is national puzzle day is celebrated on january twenty nine th every year, which is the perfect day to do some brain exercises. I'm sure all age groups across the world have worked on puzzles on the back of a magazine or on dictionary websites. Puzzles come in different forms and kinds, such as jigsaw puzzles and crosswords. Puzzles help in keeping our brains working and developing our social skills. So IT makes perfect sense to celebrate national puzzle day. National puzzle day was established by joy jail in two thousand two to share her love for puzzles with everyone. Jodie jill is a professional puzzle maker. Jodie jill has been involved in the development of lesson plans for classrooms to improve students powers of observation. On this day, you can invite your friends to figure out interesting puzzles. You can even make new friends. If you are bored with solving problems, why not create your own puzzles? Arthur win, a journalist from liverpool, created the modern crossword puzzle. His first puzzle appeared in the new york world on december twenty first nineteen thirteen.