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黄冈中学2027届高二年级英语期中模拟考 考试时间：2025年10月31日下午19:00——21:00 试卷满分：150分 注意事项: 1. 答卷前，考生务必用0.5毫米黑色签字笔将自己的姓名、考号填写在答题卡规定的位置，并粘贴好条形码。 2. 选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B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。 3. 非选择题必须用0.5毫米黑色签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区城内相应的位置，不能写在试卷上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不能使用涂改液、胶带纸、修正带。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What does the man plan to do this afternoon? A. See the dentist. B. Write an essay. C. Walk in the forest. 2. What did the man do yesterday evening? A. He made a short video with his brother. B. He read an article the woman wrote. C. He wrote a new blog. 3. Where are the speakers probably? A. At home. B. At a restaurant. C. At the cinema. 4 How is the woman probably related to the man? A. His colleague. B. His teacher. C. His wife. 5. How much should the man pay for service per night? A. $5. B. $10. C. $15. 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至7小题。 6. What does the woman think about the trees? A. They are typical of China. B. They make good medicine. C. They seem very old. 7. What will the speakers do next? A. Pick some leaves. B. Go to a doctor. C. Visit a temple. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. Where are the speakers? A. At a hotel. B. In a house. C. At a shop. 9. What does the man like about the new place? A. Its garden. B. Its kitchen. C. Its door. 10. What does the man say about his wife? A. She is employed in a nearby town. B. She takes care of the garden. C. She works from home. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What does the daily rent include? A. Gas. B. Insurance. C. Fire damage. 12. When will the man pick up the car? A. In the morning. B. Around noon. C. In the evening. 13. What are the speakers talking about? A. Applying for a driver’s license. B. Paying for the car insurance. C. Hiring a vehicle. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. Where did the woman find the information? A. In a science magazine. B. On the Internet. C. On the radio. 15. What do some scientists compare the universe to? A. A brain. B. A tree. C. A cell. 16. What do the speakers think of the information? A. It’s strange. B. It’s untrue. C. It’s meaningless 17. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Co-workers. B. Relatives. C. Old friends. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. Why has the building been known as the “Walkie Talkie”? A. Because of its height. B. Because of its outline. C. Because of its effect. 19. What happened to the rays reflected from the Vdara Hotel? A. They melted cars on the street. B. They burned some guests’ hair. C. They set a building on fire. 20. What are architects supposed to do when designing buildings? A. Present the scientists some computer-assisted models. B. Warn about potential problems of the structures. C. Avoid the danger of the reflection of light. 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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Here are some museums in honor of famous writers you can visit. The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust William Shakespeare, perhaps the greatest playwright in English literature, is celebrated at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. You can visit his childhood home, explore exhibits about his life and works, and experience live performances in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. You can also visit Anne Hathaway’s house, where Shakespeare courted her. Location: Stratford-upon-Avon, England Reading suggestion: Macbeth The Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House Discover the literary legacy (遗产) of Louisa May Alcott, author of Little Women, at her former home, Orchard House. Explore the rooms where Alcott penned her famous novel and learn about the inspirations behind her beloved characters. There have been no major changes to the house, so the rooms look much the same. Location: Concord, the US Reading suggestion: Little Women The Hans Christian Andersen Museum Enjoy the fairy tales that have attracted generations at the Hans Christian Andersen Museum. Explore the life and imagination of the Danish author behind his short stories like The Little Mermaid. From the moment you step into the building, the exhibition takes you deeper into Andersen’s fairy tales. Location: Odense, Denmark Suggested reading: The Little Mermaid The Pablo Neruda House Bury yourself in the poetry of Pablo Neruda, the Chilean poet. The Pablo Neruda House showcases his collection of art, poetry, and personal artifacts, offering a poetic journey through his life and creative expressions. I wish I knew Spanish well enough to read Neruda’s works in his native language. Location: Santiago, Chile Suggested reading: Twenty Love Poems: And a Song of Despair 1. What can visitors do at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust? A. Watch live shows. B. Learn to write plays. C. Meet Anne Hathaway. D. Read drafts of Macbeth. 2. Which of the works was probably written in Spanish? A. Macbeth. B. Little Women. C. The Little Mermaid. D. Twenty Love Poems: And a Song of Despair. 3. Who is the text intended for? A. Art reviewers. B. Literature enthusiasts. C. Theatre performers. D. Architecture designers. 【答案】1. A 2. D 3. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个和著名作家相关的博物馆的情况。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust部分中“You can visit his childhood home, explore exhibits about his life and works, and experience live performances in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.(你可以参观他童年的家，探索关于他的生活和作品的展览，并在皇家莎士比亚剧院体验现场表演)”可知，游客在莎士比亚出生地可以看现场表演。故选A。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据The Pablo Neruda House部分中“I wish I knew Spanish well enough to read Neruda’s works in his native language.(我希望我的西班牙语能读懂聂鲁达的母语作品)”以及“Suggested reading: Twenty Love Poems: And a Song of Despair(建议阅读：二十首情诗和一首绝望之歌)”可知，Twenty Love Poems: And a Song of Despair可能是用西班牙语写的。故选D。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Here are some museums in honor of famous writers you can visit.(这里有一些纪念著名作家的博物馆，你可以参观)”以及文章主要介绍了四个和著名作家相关的博物馆的情况。可知，文章针对的是文学爱好者。故选B。 B At the start of my first lesson in Chinese calligraphy, my teacher told me to write my name. After I put it down, he said, plainly: “Now I will teach you how to make it beautiful.” I felt my breath catch. Growing up in Singapore, I had an uneasy relationship with my Chinese name. My parents are ethnically Chinese but they didn’t speak Mandarin. Unfamiliar with Chinese characters, they used fortune tellers to decide my name based on the ideal number of strokes (笔画) for each character, which was calculated for the best fortune. Chinese names can be truly poetic. Not mine. Embarrassingly, the characters for my Chinese name mean, roughly, “old,” “barley” and “warm.” My personal and cultural histories were messy knots. When I arrived in America for college at 18, I embraced critical analysis and creative expression. It felt like a way to abandon the strict formalities that defined my early years in Singapore’s high-pressure education system, and with it, perhaps, parts of my identity. Suddenly, I felt the need to present myself in a way that Americans would accept. I put on an American accent and set aside my Chinese name. Ultimately, after 14 years in the States, I decided to learn calligraphy. Why not get back in touch with my heritage? I thought. In calligraphy, the idea is to replicate (复制) the old masters’ techniques, thereby enhancing your own. Every week, my teacher would evaluate my writing. “You need to be braver,” he once observed. “Your challenge is in producing a bold stroke.” For years, I had prided myself on developing an image of integration and confidence despite deep insecurities, but my writing betrayed me. I had been learning calligraphy to try to get in touch with my cultural roots, but what I was really seeking was a return to myself. That first lesson came with the terrific promise that what had been shameful in myself could be made beautiful—and that I could be the one to do that work. I know now that what calligraphy teaches me is not the value of replication but the possibility that I could know myself more fully. 4. What criterion guided the selection of the author’s Chinese name? A. Poetic sound patterns. B. Ideal symbolic images. C. Favorable stroke counts. D. Positive literal meanings. 5. Why did the author adopt an American accent? A. To break with tradition. B. To fit into the community. C. To achieve academic success. D. To facilitate language learning. 6. What have we learned about the author’s experience with calligraphy? A. It revealed her inner self. B. It improved her public image. C. It presented no challenge to her. D. It enhanced her replication skills. 7. What has the author learned from calligraphy? A. Fortune favors the bold. B. Embrace who you truly are. C. Our roots define our identity. D. Planning is good, but doing is better. 【答案】4. C 5. B 6. A 7. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文讲述了作者在书法练习的过程中，慢慢找到自我，认识自我，重塑自我概念。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Unfamiliar with Chinese characters, they used fortune tellers to decide my name based on the ideal number of strokes (笔画) for each character, which was calculated for the best fortune.(由于不熟悉汉字，他们让算命先生根据每个汉字的理想笔画数来决定我的名字，这是为最好的运气而计算的)”可知，作者的中文名是父母基于笔画的数量，取吉祥福气之意。故选C。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Suddenly, I felt the need to present myself in a way that Americans would accept. I put on an American accent and set aside my Chinese name.(突然间，我觉得有必要以一种美国人能接受的方式来展示自己。我带上了美国口音，把我的中国名字放在一边)”可知，作者说美国口音，隐藏自己的中文名，是为了融入美国的社会。故选B。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“For years, I had prided myself on developing an image of integration and confidence despite deep insecurities, but my writing betrayed me.(多年来，我一直为自己塑造了一种融合和自信的形象而自豪，尽管内心充满了不安全感，但我的写作背叛了我)”和第五段“I had been learning calligraphy to try to get in touch with my cultural roots, but what I was really seeking was a return to myself.(我一直在学习书法，试图与我的文化根源接触，但我真正寻求的是回归自我)”可推知，作者在书法练习中，重新找到了自我，认识自我，重塑自我概念。故选A。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段“I had been learning calligraphy to try to get in touch with my cultural roots，but what I was really seeking was a return to myself.(我一直在学习书法，试图与我的文化根源接触，但我真正寻求的是回归自我)”可推知，作者本来是想通过书法练习找到自己的文化身份，却在这一过程中重新认识了自我，接纳了自我。故选B。 C “Then would you invest short-term or long-term?” asks Jennifer Varga, a teacher at Memorial Middle School in New Jersey. Personal-finance courses targeted at pupils are being popularized across America, promoted by rules requiring such instruction. Since 2020, 17 states have adopted laws that make taking a financial course necessary for completing high school, bringing the total up to 25. That figure will probably grow. Pupils in these classes learn not only how to save their earnings in order to have something to invest in the first place, but simple economic problems. Courses cover comparison shopping and the basics of how to properly bank, budget, handle credit and pay for college. Young people badly need these courses. Few teenagers score highly on financial knowledge assessments. Are personal-finance courses the answer? For a long time, the studies said no. Many analyses, including one cited over 2,500 times, claimed that financial courses were of no avail. The analyses made intuitive (直觉的) sense, as many teenagers have yet to work or manage a household. But more recent findings have shown an opposite picture. Research has gotten better and the courses themselves have also improved. Studies that use the gold standard of investigation have found the courses are working well and useful in improving financial knowledge and behaviour. The newest survey conducted in 33 countries found people who take these courses learn the content and budget better. And pupils who take personal-finance courses borrow less money. If they do borrow for college, they choose low-cost options. Some worry about adding one more graduation requirement to the long list, but schools are willing to remove courses with less direct bearing on life skills. “When I was 20, it would have been nice to have this class,” Ms Varga says. She got into some financial trouble as a young adult. “I want them to be better than my generation.” 8. What fuels the spread of personal-finance courses? A. A major demand from schools. B. The unsteadiness of finance. C. A new requirement for graduation. D. The popularity of banking. 9. What can students learn in personal-financial courses? A. Long-term investment. B. Daily finance management. C. Strategies for earning money. D. Policies on financial development. 10. What does the underlined phrase “of no avail” mean in paragraph 4? A. Unfamiliar. B. Unsystematic. C. Inaccessible. D. Ineffective. 11. What do the survey results imply? A. The courses have lasting value. B. More attention is needed to finance. C. Fewer students borrow for college. D. The graduation standards are high. 【答案】8. C 9. B 10. D 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是说明文。文章介绍了在美国中小学推广的个人理财课程，课程内容涵盖日常理财技能等，帮助学生积累财务知识，指导相关行为。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Personal-finance courses targeted at pupils are being popularized across America, promoted by rules requiring such instruction. Since 2020, 17 states have adopted laws that make taking a financial course necessary for completing high school, bringing the total up to 25. (针对学生的个人理财课程在美国得到了普及，这是由相关规定推动的。自2020年以来，已有17个州通过了法律，规定参加金融课程是完成高中学业的必要条件，使总数达到25个。)”可知，毕业的新要求推动了个人理财课程的普及。故选C。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Courses cover comparison shopping and the basics of how to properly bank, budget, handle credit and pay for college. (课程包括比较购物和如何正确存入银行、预算、处理信贷和支付大学费用的基本知识。)”可知，学生可以从个人理财课程中学到日常财务管理。故选B。 【10题详解】 词句猜测题。根据画线词上文“Few teenagers score highly on financial knowledge assessments. Are personal-finance courses the answer? For a long time, the studies said no. (很少有青少年在金融知识评估中得分很高。个人理财课程能解决问题吗？很长一段时间以来，研究都说没有)”以及“Many analyses, including one cited over 2,500 times, claimed that financial courses were (许多分析，包括一项被引用超过2500次的分析，都声称金融课程……)”可知，研究说个人理财课程并不能解决问题，引用的分析也声称金融课程没有效果、没有帮助。故划线词意思是“无效果的”。故选D。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段“The newest survey conducted in 33 countries found people who take these courses learn the content and budget better. And pupils who take personal-finance courses borrow less money. If they do borrow for college, they choose low-cost options. (在33个国家进行的最新调查发现，参加这些课程的人对课程内容和预算掌握得更好。选修个人理财课程的学生借的钱也更少。如果他们真的借钱上大学，他们会选择低成本的选择。)”可知，这些课程在增加学生的财务知识和提升相关行为上有持久的效果。故选A。 D Urban agriculture, the practice of farming within the limits of a city, is becoming increasingly popular worldwide and is considered a way to make cities and urban food systems more sustainable. Despite strong evidence of the social and nutritional benefits of urban agriculture, its carbon footprint remains understudied. Most previously published studies have focused on high-tech, energy-intensive forms of urban agriculture —such as vertical (垂直的) farms and rooftop greenhouses. The new study aimed to fill some of the knowledge gaps by comparing the carbon footprints of food produced at low-tech urban agriculture sites to conventional crops. The researchers calculated the greenhouse gas emissions (排放) associated with on-farm materials and activities over the lifetime of the farm. The emissions, expressed in kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalents per serving of food, were then compared to foods raised by conventional methods. Farmers and gardeners at urban agriculture sites across the world were employed to use daily diary entries to take down inputs—the materials used to construct farms and cultivate crops—and harvests from their food-growing sites throughout the 2019 season. “By assessing actual inputs and outputs on urban agriculture sites, we were able to determine climate change impacts to each serving of produce,” says study co-lead author Benjamin Goldstein, assistant professor in the School for Environment and Sustainability. On average, food produced through urban agriculture released 0.42 kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalents per serving, six times higher than the 0.07 kg CO2e per serving of conventionally grow n produce. It’s also found that most of the climate impacts at urban farms are driven by the infrastructure (基础设施), such as the raised beds in which food is grown, or pathways between plots. “These farms typically only operate for a few years, so the greenhouse gases used to produce those materials are not used effectively. Conventional agriculture, instead, is very efficient and hard to compete with”, Goldstein says. For example, conventional farms often grow a single crop with the help of pesticides and fertilizers, resulting in larger harvests and a reduced carbon footprint when compared to urban farms, he says. 12. What is a benefit of urban agriculture? A. Sustainable food supply. B. High food output. C. Effective energy conservation. D. Low carbon footprint. 13. How is the research data collected? A. By accessing online database. B. By examining previous studies. C. By conducting personal interviews. D. By recording information every day. 14. What could be done to reduce carbon footprint according to Goldstein? A. Increase varieties of crops. B. Extend infrastructure lifetimes. C. Promote rooftop greenhouses. D. Use modern agriculture facilities. 15. What is the passage mainly about? A. The benefits of traditional crops. B. The popularity of urban agriculture. C. The strategies to fight global warming. D. The carbon footprint of urban farm produce. 【答案】12. A 13. D 14. B 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文为说明文。文章主要介绍了一项关于城市农场产品碳足迹的研究。研究发现，城市农场产品的碳足迹比传统农场碳足迹高很多，同时探讨了解决方案。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Urban agriculture, the practice of farming within the limits of a city, is becoming increasingly popular worldwide and is considered a way to make cities and urban food systems more sustainable.(城市农业，即在城市范围内耕种的做法，在世界范围内越来越受欢迎，被认为是使城市和城市粮食系统更具可持续性的一种方式)”可知，城市农业的一个好处是能让城市和城市粮食系统更具有可持续性，故选A。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Farmers and gardeners at urban agriculture sites across the world were employed to use daily diary entries to take down inputs—the materials used to construct farms and cultivate crops—and harvests from their food-growing sites throughout the 2019 season.(在2019年的整个季节，世界各地的城市农业站点的农民和园丁都被雇佣使用每日日记条目来记录投入——用于建造农场和种植作物的材料——以及他们的食物种植站点的收成)”可知，该研究收集数据的方式是让农民和园丁用日记条目的方式记录城市农场的投入与产出，故选D。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“These farms typically only operate for a few years, so the greenhouse gases used to produce those materials are not used effectively.(这些农场通常只经营几年，因此用于生产这些材料的温室气体没有得到有效利用)”可知，降低城市农场农产品的碳足迹需要充分利用基础设施设备，即延长使用年限，故选B。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Urban agriculture, the practice of farming within the limits of a city, is becoming increasingly popular worldwide and is considered a way to make cities and urban food systems more sustainable. Despite strong evidence of the social and nutritional benefits of urban agriculture, its carbon footprint remains understudied.(城市农业，即在城市范围内耕种的做法，在世界范围内越来越受欢迎，被认为是使城市和城市粮食系统更具可持续性的一种方式。尽管有强有力的证据表明城市农业的社会和营养效益，但其碳足迹仍未得到充分研究)”结合文章主要介绍了一项关于城市农场产品的碳足迹的研究。研究发现，城市农场产品的碳足迹比传统农场碳足迹高很多，同时探讨了解决方案。即这篇文章主要讲的是城市农产品的碳足迹。故选D。 第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 To figure out how to choose a career, start by taking a good look at yourself. Your talents, your passions and your mission are like the small wires. ____16____ From there, you’ll narrow the field further by looking at the specifics of different career options you’re most suited for. List your skills and talents. No matter who you are, there are plenty of things you’re good at. You might know what those talents are already, but go ahead and make a list of every one that comes to mind. ____17____ Don’t leave out any of them, even if you don’t think it qualifies as a career skill. Identify your passions and mission. If you’re going to find a meaningful career, passion isn’t just a pipe dream but a must. It means the work will fulfill you. ____18____ To sustain commitment over the long stretch, you also need a deeper purpose. This purpose defines your mission: the contribution you want to make and the results you try to see. ____19____ Matters like how much money you want to make and where you want to live are important too. Think about these questions to narrow down your options: How much money do you need to make? Do you want flexibility in your job? What kind of benefits are important to you? What kind of environment do you excel in? If you’ve managed to get through everything above and have a clear answer for what you’re wired to do, congratulations! If you’re still unsure, that’s okay. ____20____ There’s only so much career shopping you can do before you have to just go for it. A. Consider your financial goals first. B. Think about practical parts of a job. C. However, passion alone isn’t enough. D. You don’t have to have this figured out by dinnertime. E. These are all clues that tell you what your strengths are. F. They combine to form a picture of what you’re wired to do. G. Your mission will follow if you’re passionate about your work. 【答案】16. F 17. E 18. C 19. B 20. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了几个可以帮助人们确定职业的方法。 【16题详解】 空前“Your talents, your passions and your mission are like the small wires.(你的才能，你的激情和你的使命就像细小的电线)”指出才能、激情和使命就像细小的电线。由此可知，这些细小的电线结合在一起，就能绘制出我们的职业。F项“它们结合在一起，形成了一幅你天生适合做的事情的画面。”符合语境，they指代上文提到的“talents, your passions and your mission”。故选F。 【17题详解】 上文“No matter who you are, there are plenty of things you’re good at. You might know what those talents are already, but go ahead and make a list of every one that comes to mind. (无论你是谁，你都有很多擅长的事情。你可能已经知道这些才能是什么了，但是继续吧，把你想到的每一个都列出来)”指出我们应该把自己的每一个才能都列出来。由此推测，空处可能陈述把它们列出来的原因。E项“这些都是告诉你自己优势所在的线索。”符合语境。故选E。 【18题详解】 上文“If you’re going to find a meaningful career, passion isn’t just a pipe dream but a must. It means the work will fulfill you.(如果你想找到一份有意义的职业，激情不是白日梦，而是必须的。这意味着工作将使你充实)”指出激情的重要性，下文“To sustain commitment over the long stretch, you also need a deeper purpose. (为了长期维持投入，你还需要一个更深层次的目标)”指出还需要一个更深层次的目标。由此可知，只有激情是不够的。C项“然而，只有激情是不够的。”符合语境，承上启下。故选C。 【19题详解】 空处为本段主旨句。根据下文“Matters like how much money you want to make and where you want to live are important too. Think about these questions to narrow down your options: How much money do you need to make? Do you want flexibility in your job? What kind of benefits are important to you? What kind of environment do you excel in?(像你想赚多少钱，你想住在哪里这样的事情也很重要。想想这些问题来缩小你的选择范围：你需要赚多少钱？你想要工作上的灵活性吗？什么样的福利对你来说是重要的？你最擅长的环境是什么？)”可知，后文列举的都是工作的实际考量因素（收入、工作地点、福利等）。B项“考虑工作中实际的部分。”概括本段内容，可以作为主旨句。故选B。 【20题详解】 上文“If you’ve managed to get through everything above and have a clear answer for what you’re wired to do, congratulations! If you’re still unsure, that’s okay.(如果你已经完成了上面的所有事情，并且对你想要做的事情有了一个明确的答案，那么恭喜你！如果你仍然不确定，没关系)”指出对想做的事有了明确的答案这很好，如果还没确定也没关系。由此可知，做明确的决定不用着急，可以慢慢思考。D项“你没必要在晚饭前搞清楚。”符合语境，承接上文。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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 When I was 45, the factory I worked at closed down. To continue to ___21___ my family, I worked as a porter in my home town for 10 years. I carried refrigerators from warehouses to electrical appliance shops, sometimes ___22___ them to customers’ homes. I worked 10 hours a day, but that labour-intensive job didn’t stop me ___23___. I would go for a run every day, carrying two buckets to a place where I could ___24___ water from a mountain spring. It’s a win-win — I got better quality water while also keeping ___25___. I retired 15 years ago and life has been ___26___. I’m enjoying my life and the beautiful landscapes around. Sometimes, I went up the mountain on all fours. Just ___27___ the stairs was too easy for me, so one day I decided to challenge myself by ___28___ an animal’s movements — I went up the mountain on all fours, like a frog jumping. It ___29___ many muscles in my body. I uploaded my workout videos on TikTok, and they got many ___30___. A local media did a(n) ___31___ about me and then it went viral (走红). I feel that my physical endurance (耐 力) and ___32___ now are better than when I was younger. Many of the young people I meet on the mountain are not as ___33___ as I am. The ___34___ of working out all year round is awesome. I believe that good health is the most important thing in a person’s life. My greatest wish is to be able to ___35___ my physical strength when I am 80. 21. A. comfort B. support C. unite D. reward 22. A. delivering B. promoted C. introduced D. lost 23 A. complaining B. exercising C. struggling D. dreaming 24. A. dig B. treat C. fetch D. buy 25. A. young B. busy C. clear D. fit 26. A. easier B. calmer C. safer D. duller 27. A. building up B. mapping out C. hiking up D. sorting out 28. A. recording B. imitating C. studying D. designing 29. A. hurts B. measures C. saves D. engages 30. A. views B. profits C. attacks D. limits 31. A. analysis B. story C. inquiry D. quiz 32. A. offer B. luck C. spirit D. grade 33. A. calm B. polite C. helpful D. strong 34. A. result B. planning C. goal D. routine 35. A. recall B. check C. understand D. maintain 【答案】21. B 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. B 29. D 30. A 31. B 32. C 33. D 34. A 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在中年失业后，通过体力劳动支持家庭的同时坚持锻炼，退休后依然保持强健体魄并激励他人的故事。 21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：为了继续养家糊口，我在家乡做了10年的搬运工。A. comfort安慰；B. support支持，养活；C. unite团结；D. reward奖励。根据后文“I worked as a porter in my home town for 10 years”可知，作者做搬运工是为了养家糊口，support one’s family表示“养家糊口”。故选B。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我把冰箱从仓库运到电器商店，有时还送到顾客家里。A. delivering递送；B. promoted促进；C. introduced介绍；D. lost丢失。根据前文“I carried refrigerators from warehouses to electrical appliance shops”可知，作者的工作包括把冰箱送到顾客家里，deliver sth. to sp.表示“把某物送到某地”。故选A。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我每天工作10个小时，但这项繁重的工作并没有阻止我锻炼。A. complaining抱怨；B. exercising锻炼；C. struggling挣扎；D. dreaming梦想。根据后文“I would go for a run every day”可知，作者每天坚持跑步锻炼，所以这里是说工作没有阻止作者锻炼。故选B。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我每天都会去跑步，提着两个水桶去一个能从山泉取水的地方。A. dig挖；B. treat对待；C. fetch取，拿来；D. buy买。根据前文“carrying two buckets”及后文“water from a mountain spring”可知，作者是去取山泉水，fetch表示“取来”。故选C。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这是一个双赢的局面——我得到了质量更好的水，同时也保持了健康。A. young年轻的；B. busy忙碌的；C. clear清楚的；D. fit健康的。根据前文“I would go for a run every day”可知，作者通过每天跑步取水，既得到了好水，又保持了身体健康。故选D。 【26题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我15年前退休了，生活变得更容易了。A. easier更容易的；B. calmer更平静的；C. safer更安全的；D. duller更枯燥的。根据后文“I’m enjoying my life and the beautiful landscapes around”可知，作者退休后享受生活，说明生活变得更容易了。故选A。 【27题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：只是爬楼梯对我来说太容易了，所以有一天我决定通过模仿动物的动作来挑战自己——像青蛙一样四肢着地跳着上山。A. building up建立；B. mapping out规划；C. hiking up爬上去；D. sorting out整理。根据后文“the stairs”可知，这里指的是爬楼梯。故选C。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. recording记录；B. imitating模仿；C. studying学习；D. designing设计。根据后文“an animal’s movements — I went up the mountain on all fours”可知，作者模仿青蛙的动作爬山。故选B。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：它使我身体的许多肌肉都活动起来。A. hurts伤害；B. measures测量；C. saves节省；D. engages使参与，使活动。根据后文“many muscles in my body”可知，作者模仿动物的动作上山，这种锻炼方式使身体的很多肌肉都参与到运动中，得到了锻炼。故选D。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我把我的锻炼视频上传到TikTok上，它们获得了很多浏览量。A. views浏览量，观看次数；B. profits利润；C. attacks攻击；D. limits限制。根据前文“I uploaded my workout videos on TikTok”可知，作者上传视频后获得的是浏览量。故选A。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当地一家媒体报道了我故事，然后它就走红了。A. analysis分析；B. story故事；C. inquiry询问；D. quiz测验。根据前文“A local media did a(n)”可知，当地媒体报道了作者的故事。故选B。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我觉得我现在的身体耐力和精神状态比我年轻时更好。A. offer提议；B. luck运气；C. spirit精神；D. grade等级。根据前文“physical endurance”可知，这里指的是体力和精神。故选C。 【33题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我在山上遇到的许多年轻人都没有我强壮。A. calm平静的；B. polite礼貌的；C. helpful有帮助的；D. strong强壮的。根据“Many of the young people I meet on the mountain are not”结合前文作者讲述自己坚持锻炼，身体状态很好可知，作者觉得自己比山上的许多年轻人更强壮。故选D。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：全年锻炼的结果很棒。A. result结果；B. planning计划；C. goal目标；D. routine常规。根据后文“working out all year round”可知，这里指的是全年锻炼的结果。故选A。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我最大的愿望是当我80岁的时候能够保持我的体力。A. recall回忆；B. check检查；C. understand理解；D. maintain保持。根据后文“my physical strength when I am 80”可知，作者希望80岁时能保持体力。故选D。 第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Yang Chunlin, a shutterbug (摄影迷) in Qinghai Province, visits a wetland bordering the Yellow River every October to meet his long-acquainted friends: whooper swans, the number of ____36____ jumped to over 100 from 30-plus when he first came to the area. “The wetland provides ____37____ ideal living environment for whooper swans. The beautiful ‘swan lake’ has become a place for photography lovers ____38____ (hang) about,” Yang said. Known as the “kidneys of the Earth,” wetlands can help safeguard biodiversity and cope ____39____ climate change. China’s wetlands conservation efforts have illustrated its genuine ____40____ (commit) to ensuring harmonious coexistence between humans and nature. During the ongoing 14th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (COP14), ____41____ (hold) in Wuhan and Switzerland’s Geneva, China called for enhancing people’s well-being ____42____ (global) by leveraging (利用) the role of wetlands in promoting ____43____ (sustain) development, tackling climate change, protecting biodiversity, and delivering more benefits to people around the world. “Through a series of ecological protection actions, China ____44____ (demonstrate) the positive role of wetlands conservation in improving the living environment of humans, contributing more wisdom and solutions to _____45_____ (build) a community of all life on Earth,” said Lei Guangchun, a professor at Beijing Forestry University. 【答案】36. which 37. an 38. to hang 39. with 40. commitment 41. held 42. globally 43. sustainable 44. has demonstrated 45. building 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国致力于湿地保护，致力于人与自然和谐相处，中国呼吁发挥湿地在促进可持续发展、应对气候变化、保护生物多样性方面的作用，增进全球人民福祉，让世界各国人民更多受益。 【36题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：来自青海省的摄影爱好者杨春林每年10月都会去黄河边的湿地，见见他的老朋友：大天鹅。当他第一次来到这里时，大天鹅的数量已经从30多只增加到了100多只。介词+关系代词结构非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词whooper swans，作介词的宾语，指物，故填which。 【37题详解】 考查冠词。句意：湿地为大天鹅提供了理想的生活环境。此处environment为泛指，且ideal是发音以元音音素开头的单词。故填an。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：美丽的‘天鹅湖’已经成为摄影爱好者闲逛的地方。此处不定式作后置定语修饰place。故填to hang。 【39题详解】 考查介词。句意：湿地被称为“地球之肾”，可以帮助保护生物多样性，应对气候变化。短语cope with表示“应对”。故填with。 【40题详解】 考查名词。句意：中国的湿地保护工作表明，中国致力于人与自然和谐相处。作动词的宾语，应用名词commitment。故填commitment。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：在武汉和瑞士日内瓦举行的《拉姆萨尔湿地公约》第14次缔约方大会上，中国呼吁发挥湿地在促进可持续发展、应对气候变化、保护生物多样性方面的作用，增进全球人民福祉，让世界各国人民更多受益。此处hold与the ongoing 14th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (COP14)构成被动关系，故用过去分词表示被动。故填held。 【42题详解】 考查副词。句意：在武汉和瑞士日内瓦举行的《拉姆萨尔湿地公约》第14次缔约方大会上，中国呼吁发挥湿地在促进可持续发展、应对气候变化、保护生物多样性方面的作用，增进全球人民福祉，让世界各国人民更多受益。修饰动词enhancing应用副词globally。故填globally。 【43题详解】 考查形容词。句意：在武汉和瑞士日内瓦举行的《拉姆萨尔湿地公约》第14次缔约方大会上，中国呼吁发挥湿地在促进可持续发展、应对气候变化、保护生物多样性方面的作用，增进全球人民福祉，让世界各国人民更多受益。修饰名词应用形容词sustainable作定语。故填sustainable。 【44题详解】 考查时态。句意：北京林业大学教授雷光春表示：“通过一系列生态保护行动，中国展示了湿地保护在改善人类生存环境方面的积极作用，为建设地球上所有生命的社区贡献了更多的智慧和解决方案。”此处表示过去的动作对现在的影响用现在完成时，主语为China，助动词用has。故填has demonstrated。 【45题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：北京林业大学教授雷光春表示：“通过一系列生态保护行动，中国展示了湿地保护在改善人类生存环境方面的积极作用，为建设地球上所有生命的社区贡献了更多的智慧和解决方案。”作介词to的宾语，应用动名词形式。故填building。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 46. 假设你是李华，是一名高中生。最近，你的笔友艾米（Amy）给你寄来一封信，说她因发胖而感到非常苦恼。请你根据下列要点给她写一封建议信。内容包括： ①注意饮食合理，营养均衡； ②经常锻炼，保证睡眠充足； ③调整心态。 注意：1. 词数80左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Amy, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Amy， I’m sorry to hear that you are upset because you have put on weight. The following are some tips on how to keep fit. First of all, to keep healthy, you need to have a balanced diet. Don’t eat the foods containing too much sugar and fat, which will make you put on weight easily. Besides, it is important to take regular exercise. Sports like riding and walking are of great benefit to your health, which can help keep you in shape. Enough sleep makes your body relaxed. As a result, for the benefit of your health, it is necessary that you should have enough sleep and rest. Last but not least, there is no need to worry about weight gain and weight loss. As far as I’m concerned, nothing is more important than health. I do hope my tips will be helpful to you. Best wishes. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【分析】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给Amy写一封建议信帮助她解决发胖带来的烦恼。 【详解】1.词汇积累 关于：on→concerning/regarding 首先：first of all→first and foremost 重要的：important→vital/significant 因此：as a result→as a concequence/concequently 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Besides, it is important to take regular exercise. Sports like riding and walking are of great benefit to your health, which can help keep you in shape. 拓展句：Besides, it is important to take regular exercise, because sports like riding and walking are of great benefit to your health, which can help keep you in shape. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Don’t eat the foods containing too much sugar and fat, which will make you put on weight easily.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句） 【高分句型2】As a result, for the benefit of your health, it is necessary that you should have enough sleep and rest. （运用了it作形式主语，that引导主语从句） 第二节 读后续写(满分25分)（改编） 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。 Sarah had always dreamed of becoming a wildlife photographer. Every weekend, she would walk into the nearby forest, hoping to capture precious moments of animals in their natural habitat. However, after months of trying, she still hadn’t gotten that perfect shot she was looking for. Deer always ran away at the slightest sound, birds flew off before she could focus her lens(镜头), and her camera bag stayed full of empty memory cards. Frustration began to creep in, but Sarah refused to give up. She loved the forest, the fresh air, and the sense of peace it brought her, even if the animals didn’t always cooperate. One chilly autumn morning, Sarah noticed something unusual—a young fox standing still near the edge of the forest. Her heart raced with excitement. “This could be my chance!” she thought, quickly pulling out her camera. She adjusted the lens and began to move closer, careful not to make any sudden movements. The fox didn’t run away; it just stood there, its gaze fixed on her. Sarah’s fingers trembled as she framed the shot, imagining the stunning image she could capture—the fox’s brilliant red coat against the golden autumn landscape. As she peered through the viewfinder, she noticed something strange. The fox’s front paw was raised slightly, and its body seemed tense. She zoomed in and gasped—the paw was injured, possibly caught in a trap. The fox’s stillness wasn’t an opportunity for a perfect shot; it was a sign of pain and fear. Sarah’s excitement turned to concern in an instant. Her heart tightened as she looked into the animal’s eyes, seeing the silent plea(恳求)for help. Her photographer’s instinct urged her to take the shot—it would be powerful, emotional, and perfect. But a stronger voice inside her whispered that some moments weren’t meant to be captured; they were meant to be acted upon. With trembling hands, she lowered her camera and reached for her phone instead to call the local wildlife rescue team. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Moments later, some rescue workers arrived with equipment and medicine. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Being a volunteer for the rescue team, Sarah never forgot her dream. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Moments later, some rescue workers arrived with equipment and medicine. After quickly assessing the situation, they approached the fox cautiously, bent down and talked softly to calm the frightened animal. Then the fox’s paw was carefully released from the trap. No sooner had they applied medicine to the wound than the fox showed signs of relief. Sarah, watching the rescue unfold before her eyes, realized this was far more precious than any photograph she could have taken. Right then, Sarah decided to join the rescue team as a volunteer. Being a volunteer for the rescue team, Sarah never forgot her dream. Profoundly moved by the fox incident, she committed herself to combining her passion for photography with her newfound mission. Whenever she went into the forest with her camera, she kept an eye out for any animals in need. Her photos evolved to tell deeper stories — carrying both beauty and conservation. Little did she know that her decision to help that fox would transform her photography and her entire perspective on the relationship between humans and nature. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了野生动物摄影爱好者Sarah在追逐摄影梦想的过程中，偶然发现一只被困猎夹的狐狸，面临艺术追求与生命救助的抉择。她最终放弃拍摄机会选择救助动物，并由此转变人生方向，将摄影与动物保护结合，用镜头传递更深层的生态关怀。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“不一会儿，一些救援人员带着设备和药品赶到了。”以及第二段首句内容“成为救援团队的志愿者后，Sarah从未忘记自己的梦想。”可知，第一段可描写救援人员的及时相助救下了狐狸。而Sarah也决定加入救援团队，成为一名志愿者。 ②由第二段首句内容“成为救援团队的志愿者后，Sarah从未忘记自己的梦想。”可知，第二段可描写Sarah决定将摄影和救援小动物相结合。 2.续写线索：不久后，救援人员带着设备和药品赶到了——救援人员小心翼翼靠近狐狸，安抚着小动物——他们将狐狸从陷阱中救出来——Sarah看着这一切，决定加入救援团队，成为一名志愿者——加入救援团队后，Sarah从未忘记自己的梦想——狐狸的事情让她深有感触——她决定将自己对摄影的热爱和救援小动物结合起来——此后，她的摄影风格发生了改变，她对人与自然的关系也有了新的看法 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①接近：approach/ come close to ②决定：decide/ make a decision to/determine ③致力于：commit oneself to/ devote oneself to 情绪类 ①害怕的：frightened/ terrified ②缓和：relief/ easement 【点睛】【高分句型1】No sooner had they applied medicine to the wound than the fox showed signs of relief.（运用了no sooner…than…引导的状语从句） 【高分句型2】Whenever she went into the forest with her camera, she kept an eye out for any animals in need.（运用了whenever引导的状语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 黄冈中学2027届高二年级英语期中模拟考 考试时间：2025年10月31日下午19:00——21:00 试卷满分：150分 注意事项: 1. 答卷前，考生务必用0.5毫米黑色签字笔将自己的姓名、考号填写在答题卡规定的位置，并粘贴好条形码。 2. 选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B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。 3. 非选择题必须用0.5毫米黑色签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区城内相应的位置，不能写在试卷上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不能使用涂改液、胶带纸、修正带。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1 What does the man plan to do this afternoon? A. See the dentist. B. Write an essay. C. Walk in the forest. 2. What did the man do yesterday evening? A. He made a short video with his brother. B. He read an article the woman wrote. C. He wrote a new blog. 3. Where are the speakers probably? A. At home. B. At a restaurant. C. At the cinema. 4. How is the woman probably related to the man? A. His colleague. B. His teacher. C. His wife. 5. How much should the man pay for service per night? A. $5. B. $10. C. $15. 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至7小题。 6. What does the woman think about the trees? A. They are typical of China. B. They make good medicine. C. They seem very old. 7. What will the speakers do next? A. Pick some leaves. B. Go to a doctor. C. Visit a temple. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. Where are the speakers? A. At a hotel. B. In a house. C. At a shop. 9. What does the man like about the new place? A. Its garden. B. Its kitchen. C. Its door. 10. What does the man say about his wife? A. She is employed in a nearby town. B. She takes care of the garden. C. She works from home. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What does the daily rent include? A. Gas. B. Insurance. C. Fire damage. 12. When will the man pick up the car? A. In the morning. B. Around noon. C. In the evening. 13. What are the speakers talking about? A. Applying for a driver’s license. B. Paying for the car insurance. C. Hiring a vehicle. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. Where did the woman find the information? A. In a science magazine. B. On the Internet. C. On the radio. 15. What do some scientists compare the universe to? A. A brain. B. A tree. C. A cell. 16. What do the speakers think of the information? A. It’s strange. B. It’s untrue. C. It’s meaningless 17. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Co-workers. B. Relatives. C. Old friends. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. Why has the building been known as the “Walkie Talkie”? A. Because of its height. B. Because of its outline. C. Because of its effect. 19. What happened to the rays reflected from the Vdara Hotel? A. They melted cars on the street. B. They burned some guests’ hair. C. They set a building on fire. 20. What are architects supposed to do when designing buildings? A. Present the scientists some computer-assisted models. B. Warn about potential problems of the structures. C. Avoid the danger of the reflection of light. 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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Here are some museums in honor of famous writers you can visit. The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust William Shakespeare, perhaps the greatest playwright in English literature, is celebrated at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. You can visit his childhood home, explore exhibits about his life and works, and experience live performances in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. You can also visit Anne Hathaway’s house, where Shakespeare courted her. Location: Stratford-upon-Avon, England Reading suggestion: Macbeth The Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House Discover the literary legacy (遗产) of Louisa May Alcott, author of Little Women, at her former home, Orchard House. Explore the rooms where Alcott penned her famous novel and learn about the inspirations behind her beloved characters. There have been no major changes to the house, so the rooms look much the same. Location: Concord, the US Reading suggestion: Little Women The Hans Christian Andersen Museum Enjoy the fairy tales that have attracted generations at the Hans Christian Andersen Museum. Explore the life and imagination of the Danish author behind his short stories like The Little Mermaid. From the moment you step into the building, the exhibition takes you deeper into Andersen’s fairy tales. Location: Odense, Denmark Suggested reading: The Little Mermaid The Pablo Neruda House Bury yourself in the poetry of Pablo Neruda, the Chilean poet. The Pablo Neruda House showcases his collection of art, poetry, and personal artifacts, offering a poetic journey through his life and creative expressions. I wish I knew Spanish well enough to read Neruda’s works in his native language. Location: Santiago, Chile Suggested reading: Twenty Love Poems: And a Song of Despair 1. What can visitors do at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust? A. Watch live shows. B. Learn to write plays. C. Meet Anne Hathaway. D. Read drafts of Macbeth. 2. Which of the works was probably written in Spanish? A. Macbeth. B. Little Women. C. The Little Mermaid. D. Twenty Love Poems: And a Song of Despair. 3. Who is the text intended for? A. Art reviewers. B. Literature enthusiasts. C. Theatre performers. D. Architecture designers. B At the start of my first lesson in Chinese calligraphy, my teacher told me to write my name. After I put it down, he said, plainly: “Now I will teach you how to make it beautiful.” I felt my breath catch. Growing up in Singapore I had an uneasy relationship with my Chinese name. My parents are ethnically Chinese but they didn’t speak Mandarin. Unfamiliar with Chinese characters, they used fortune tellers to decide my name based on the ideal number of strokes (笔画) for each character, which was calculated for the best fortune. Chinese names can be truly poetic. Not mine. Embarrassingly, the characters for my Chinese name mean, roughly, “old,” “barley” and “warm.” My personal and cultural histories were messy knots. When I arrived in America for college at 18, I embraced critical analysis and creative expression. It felt like a way to abandon the strict formalities that defined my early years in Singapore’s high-pressure education system, and with it, perhaps, parts of my identity. Suddenly, I felt the need to present myself in a way that Americans would accept. I put on an American accent and set aside my Chinese name. Ultimately, after 14 years in the States, I decided to learn calligraphy. Why not get back in touch with my heritage? I thought. In calligraphy, the idea is to replicate (复制) the old masters’ techniques, thereby enhancing your own. Every week, my teacher would evaluate my writing. “You need to be braver,” he once observed. “Your challenge is in producing a bold stroke.” For years, I had prided myself on developing an image of integration and confidence despite deep insecurities, but my writing betrayed me. I had been learning calligraphy to try to get in touch with my cultural roots, but what I was really seeking was a return to myself. That first lesson came with the terrific promise that what had been shameful in myself could be made beautiful—and that I could be the one to do that work. I know now that what calligraphy teaches me is not the value of replication but the possibility that I could know myself more fully. 4. What criterion guided the selection of the author’s Chinese name? A. Poetic sound patterns. B. Ideal symbolic images. C. Favorable stroke counts. D. Positive literal meanings. 5. Why did the author adopt an American accent? A. To break with tradition. B. To fit into the community. C To achieve academic success. D. To facilitate language learning. 6. What have we learned about the author’s experience with calligraphy? A. It revealed her inner self. B. It improved her public image. C. It presented no challenge to her. D. It enhanced her replication skills. 7. What has the author learned from calligraphy? A. Fortune favors the bold. B. Embrace who you truly are. C. Our roots define our identity. D. Planning is good, but doing is better. C “Then would you invest short-term or long-term?” asks Jennifer Varga, a teacher at Memorial Middle School in New Jersey. Personal-finance courses targeted at pupils are being popularized across America, promoted by rules requiring such instruction. Since 2020, 17 states have adopted laws that make taking a financial course necessary for completing high school, bringing the total up to 25. That figure will probably grow. Pupils in these classes learn not only how to save their earnings in order to have something to invest in the first place, but simple economic problems. Courses cover comparison shopping and the basics of how to properly bank, budget, handle credit and pay for college. Young people badly need these courses. Few teenagers score highly on financial knowledge assessments. Are personal-finance courses the answer? For a long time, the studies said no. Many analyses, including one cited over 2,500 times, claimed that financial courses were of no avail. The analyses made intuitive (直觉的) sense, as many teenagers have yet to work or manage a household. But more recent findings have shown an opposite picture. Research has gotten better and the courses themselves have also improved. Studies that use the gold standard of investigation have found the courses are working well and useful in improving financial knowledge and behaviour. The newest survey conducted in 33 countries found people who take these courses learn the content and budget better. And pupils who take personal-finance courses borrow less money. If they do borrow for college, they choose low-cost options. Some worry about adding one more graduation requirement to the long list, but schools are willing to remove courses with less direct bearing on life skills. “When I was 20, it would have been nice to have this class,” Ms Varga says. She got into some financial trouble as a young adult. “I want them to be better than my generation.” 8. What fuels the spread of personal-finance courses? A. A major demand from schools. B. The unsteadiness of finance. C. A new requirement for graduation. D. The popularity of banking. 9. What can students learn in personal-financial courses? A. Long-term investment. B. Daily finance management. C. Strategies for earning money. D. Policies on financial development. 10. What does the underlined phrase “of no avail” mean in paragraph 4? A. Unfamiliar. B. Unsystematic. C. Inaccessible. D. Ineffective. 11. What do the survey results imply? A The courses have lasting value. B. More attention is needed to finance. C. Fewer students borrow for college. D. The graduation standards are high. D Urban agriculture, the practice of farming within the limits of a city, is becoming increasingly popular worldwide and is considered a way to make cities and urban food systems more sustainable. Despite strong evidence of the social and nutritional benefits of urban agriculture, its carbon footprint remains understudied. Most previously published studies have focused on high-tech, energy-intensive forms of urban agriculture —such as vertical (垂直的) farms and rooftop greenhouses. The new study aimed to fill some of the knowledge gaps by comparing the carbon footprints of food produced at low-tech urban agriculture sites to conventional crops. The researchers calculated the greenhouse gas emissions (排放) associated with on-farm materials and activities over the lifetime of the farm. The emissions, expressed in kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalents per serving of food, were then compared to foods raised by conventional methods. Farmers and gardeners at urban agriculture sites across the world were employed to use daily diary entries to take down inputs—the materials used to construct farms and cultivate crops—and harvests from their food-growing sites throughout the 2019 season. “By assessing actual inputs and outputs on urban agriculture sites, we were able to determine climate change impacts to each serving of produce,” says study co-lead author Benjamin Goldstein, assistant professor in the School for Environment and Sustainability. On average, food produced through urban agriculture released 0.42 kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalents per serving, six times higher than the 0.07 kg CO2e per serving of conventionally grow n produce. It’s also found that most of the climate impacts at urban farms are driven by the infrastructure (基础设施), such as the raised beds in which food is grown, or pathways between plots. “These farms typically only operate for a few years, so the greenhouse gases used to produce those materials are not used effectively. Conventional agriculture, instead, is very efficient and hard to compete with”, Goldstein says. For example, conventional farms often grow a single crop with the help of pesticides and fertilizers, resulting in larger harvests and a reduced carbon footprint when compared to urban farms, he says. 12. What is a benefit of urban agriculture? A. Sustainable food supply. B. High food output. C. Effective energy conservation. D. Low carbon footprint. 13. How is the research data collected? A. By accessing online database. B. By examining previous studies. C. By conducting personal interviews. D. By recording information every day. 14. What could be done to reduce carbon footprint according to Goldstein? A. Increase varieties of crops. B. Extend infrastructure lifetimes. C. Promote rooftop greenhouses. D. Use modern agriculture facilities. 15. What is the passage mainly about? A. The benefits of traditional crops. B. The popularity of urban agriculture. C. The strategies to fight global warming. D. The carbon footprint of urban farm produce. 第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 To figure out how to choose a career, start by taking a good look at yourself. Your talents, your passions and your mission are like the small wires. ____16____ From there, you’ll narrow the field further by looking at the specifics of different career options you’re most suited for. List your skills and talents. No matter who you are, there are plenty of things you’re good at. You might know what those talents are already, but go ahead and make a list of every one that comes to mind. ____17____ Don’t leave out any of them, even if you don’t think it qualifies as a career skill. Identify your passions and mission. If you’re going to find a meaningful career, passion isn’t just a pipe dream but a must. It means the work will fulfill you. ____18____ To sustain commitment over the long stretch, you also need a deeper purpose. This purpose defines your mission: the contribution you want to make and the results you try to see. ____19____ Matters like how much money you want to make and where you want to live are important too. Think about these questions to narrow down your options: How much money do you need to make? Do you want flexibility in your job? What kind of benefits are important to you? What kind of environment do you excel in? If you’ve managed to get through everything above and have a clear answer for what you’re wired to do, congratulations! If you’re still unsure, that’s okay. ____20____ There’s only so much career shopping you can do before you have to just go for it. A. Consider your financial goals first. B Think about practical parts of a job. C. However, passion alone isn’t enough. D. You don’t have to have this figured out by dinnertime. E. These are all clues that tell you what your strengths are. F. They combine to form a picture of what you’re wired to do. G. Your mission will follow if you’re passionate about your work. 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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 When I was 45, the factory I worked at closed down. To continue to ___21___ my family, I worked as a porter in my home town for 10 years. I carried refrigerators from warehouses to electrical appliance shops, sometimes ___22___ them to customers’ homes. I worked 10 hours a day, but that labour-intensive job didn’t stop me ___23___. I would go for a run every day, carrying two buckets to a place where I could ___24___ water from a mountain spring. It’s a win-win — I got better quality water while also keeping ___25___. I retired 15 years ago and life has been ___26___. I’m enjoying my life and the beautiful landscapes around. Sometimes, I went up the mountain on all fours. Just ___27___ the stairs was too easy for me, so one day I decided to challenge myself by ___28___ an animal’s movements — I went up the mountain on all fours, like a frog jumping. It ___29___ many muscles in my body. I uploaded my workout videos on TikTok, and they got many ___30___. A local media did a(n) ___31___ about me and then it went viral (走红). I feel that my physical endurance (耐 力) and ___32___ now are better than when I was younger. Many of the young people I meet on the mountain are not as ___33___ as I am. The ___34___ of working out all year round is awesome. I believe that good health is the most important thing in a person’s life. My greatest wish is to be able to ___35___ my physical strength when I am 80. 21. A. comfort B. support C. unite D. reward 22. A. delivering B. promoted C. introduced D. lost 23. A. complaining B. exercising C. struggling D. dreaming 24. A. dig B. treat C. fetch D. buy 25. A. young B. busy C. clear D. fit 26. A. easier B. calmer C. safer D. duller 27. A. building up B. mapping out C. hiking up D. sorting out 28. A. recording B. imitating C. studying D. designing 29. A. hurts B. measures C. saves D. engages 30. A. views B. profits C. attacks D. limits 31. A. analysis B. story C. inquiry D. quiz 32. A. offer B. luck C. spirit D. grade 33. A. calm B. polite C. helpful D. strong 34. A. result B. planning C. goal D. routine 35. A. recall B. check C. understand D. maintain 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。 Yang Chunlin, a shutterbug (摄影迷) in Qinghai Province, visits a wetland bordering the Yellow River every October to meet his long-acquainted friends: whooper swans, the number of ____36____ jumped to over 100 from 30-plus when he first came to the area. “The wetland provides ____37____ ideal living environment for whooper swans. The beautiful ‘swan lake’ has become a place for photography lovers ____38____ (hang) about,” Yang said. Known as the “kidneys of the Earth,” wetlands can help safeguard biodiversity and cope ____39____ climate change. China’s wetlands conservation efforts have illustrated its genuine ____40____ (commit) to ensuring harmonious coexistence between humans and nature. During the ongoing 14th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (COP14), ____41____ (hold) in Wuhan and Switzerland’s Geneva, China called for enhancing people’s well-being ____42____ (global) by leveraging (利用) the role of wetlands in promoting ____43____ (sustain) development, tackling climate change, protecting biodiversity, and delivering more benefits to people around the world. “Through a series of ecological protection actions, China ____44____ (demonstrate) the positive role of wetlands conservation in improving the living environment of humans, contributing more wisdom and solutions to _____45_____ (build) a community of all life on Earth,” said Lei Guangchun, a professor at Beijing Forestry University. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 46. 假设你是李华，是一名高中生。最近，你的笔友艾米（Amy）给你寄来一封信，说她因发胖而感到非常苦恼。请你根据下列要点给她写一封建议信。内容包括： ①注意饮食合理，营养均衡； ②经常锻炼，保证睡眠充足； ③调整心态。 注意：1. 词数80左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Amy, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节 读后续写(满分25分)（改编） 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。 Sarah had always dreamed of becoming a wildlife photographer. Every weekend, she would walk into the nearby forest, hoping to capture precious moments of animals in their natural habitat. However, after months of trying, she still hadn’t gotten that perfect shot she was looking for. Deer always ran away at the slightest sound, birds flew off before she could focus her lens(镜头), and her camera bag stayed full of empty memory cards. Frustration began to creep in, but Sarah refused to give up. She loved the forest, the fresh air, and the sense of peace it brought her, even if the animals didn’t always cooperate. One chilly autumn morning, Sarah noticed something unusual—a young fox standing still near the edge of the forest. Her heart raced with excitement. “This could be my chance!” she thought, quickly pulling out her camera. She adjusted the lens and began to move closer, careful not to make any sudden movements. The fox didn’t run away; it just stood there, its gaze fixed on her. Sarah’s fingers trembled as she framed the shot, imagining the stunning image she could capture—the fox’s brilliant red coat against the golden autumn landscape. As she peered through the viewfinder, she noticed something strange. The fox’s front paw was raised slightly, and its body seemed tense. She zoomed in and gasped—the paw was injured, possibly caught in a trap. The fox’s stillness wasn’t an opportunity for a perfect shot; it was a sign of pain and fear. Sarah’s excitement turned to concern in an instant. Her heart tightened as she looked into the animal’s eyes, seeing the silent plea(恳求)for help. Her photographer’s instinct urged her to take the shot—it would be powerful, emotional, and perfect. But a stronger voice inside her whispered that some moments weren’t meant to be captured; they were meant to be acted upon. With trembling hands, she lowered her camera and reached for her phone instead to call the local wildlife rescue team. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Moments later, some rescue workers arrived with equipment and medicine. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Being a volunteer for the rescue team, Sarah never forgot her dream. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $