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昌宁县第二中学2025～2026学年上学期高二期中模拟考 英语试卷 测试时间：120分钟 满分：150分 注意事项： 1. 答题前，考生务必用黑色碳素笔将自己的学校、班级、姓名、考场号、座位号、准考证号在答题卡上填写清楚。 2. 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。在试题卷上作答无效。 3. 考试结束后，请将答题卡交回。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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. Where are the speakers? A. In a restaurant. B. In an office. C. At home. 2. What did the man do yesterday? A. He visited the woman. B. He moved house. C. He did some cleaning. 3. What are the speakers talking about? A. The noise of living in the city. B. The peace of the countryside. C. The advantages and disadvantages of city living. 4. Whose birthday is it today? A. Aurora’s. B. Liam’s. C. Anna’s 5. What problem does the man have? A. He gets stuck in traffic. B. He misses the flight. C. He is late for work. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。 6. What does the man say about the festival? A. It’ll be held every year in the suburb. B. It’s a celebration of different dishes. C. It’ll show the global food history. 7. When might the woman go to the festival? A. On Sunday morning. B. On Saturday afternoon. C. On Saturday morning. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. Why does the woman come to the man? A. To complain about the noise. B. To inform inconvenience in advance. C. To ask to play with the man’s dog. 9. When is the house most likely to be decorated? A. In the early morning. B. During lunch breaks. C. In the afternoon. 10. What is the man going to do next? A. Go shopping. B. Do some gardening. C. Walk his dog. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Why does Mary make the call? A. To ask the way. B. To express thanks. C. To buy some books. 12. How will Mary get to Bob’s house? A. By bus. B. By car. C. By subway. 13. Where is Bob’s house? A. Near Queen’s Park. B. Next to a restaurant. C. Beside a subway stop. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. Who is the woman? A. A gym employee. B. A swimming coach. C. The man’s colleague. 15. Why can swimming reduce the risk of heart attack? A It gives out chemicals. B. It increases heart rate. C. It calms down brains. 16. What is the second advantage of swimming according to the woman? A. Relaxing muscles. B. Training the whole body. C. Making people feel happy. 17. What will the man do next? A. Fill in a form. B. Go for a swim. C. Cancel his membership. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What is the main purpose of the book donation? A. To help build a library at Kenyatta University. B. To support Chinese students studying in Kenya. C. To promote Chinese language learning in Kenya. 19. What topic do the donated books cover? A. Ancient Chinese economics. B. Traditional Chinese culture. C. Modern Chinese buildings. 20. Why is the book donation timely for Kenyatta University? A. Its partner schools are in lack of books. B. It receives more than 300 Chinese students every year. C. It’ll offer a bachelor’s degree in Chinese language and culture. 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 East Yorkshire Attractions Burnby Hall Gardens & Museum The Balk, Pocklington YO42 2QF Tel: 01759 307125 The gardens are beautifully laid out with two lakes, which are home to a vast collection of fish. We also have Stewart Museum, a children’s playground, a book & gift shop, and tearooms. Sunday band concerts and events are available throughout the year. Open: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm Prices: Adults £4.65, Seniors £3.95, Children £2.50 Goole Museum Carlisle Street, Goole DN14 5DS Tel: 01405 768963 The museum explores the colourful history of the town and port of Goole, with plenty of hands-on exhibits for younger visitors. The temporary exhibition gallery has a wide range of art craft (工艺) and local history exhibitions which changes every month. Open: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Admission Free Sledmere House Sledmere, Driffield YO25 3XG Tel: 01377 236637 Sledmere House is one of Yorkshire’s most attractive houses. We have an award-winning garden, a military museum, a children’s play area, and a café & gift shop. Organ music is played on Thursday afternoons. Open: 11:30 am to 3:30 pm Prices: Adults £8.00, Seniors £6.00, Children £3.00 Bridlington Bird & Animal Park Bridlington, East Yorkshire YO15 3QF Tel: 01262 673653 The family-run park is set in a wonderful woodland environment. It offers daily shows of pig racing. We also have a range of birds and other animals to offer a fun-filled day out for families. Open: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Prices: Adults £4.50, Seniors £4.00, Children £3.50 1. Which attraction hosts temporary exhibitions? A Goole Museum. B. Burnby Hall Gardens & Museum. C. Sledmere House. D. Bridlington Bird & Animal Park. 2. What can tourists do at Sledmere House? A. Feed a wide range of animals. B. Watch a band concert on Sunday. C. Explore the history of the town. D. Enjoy organ music on Thursday. 3. What is the ticket price for children at Bridlington Bird & Animal Park? A. £2.50. B. £3.00. C. £3.50. D. £4.00. 【答案】1. A 2. D 3. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了英国东约克郡的四个景点，主要包括其地理位置、联系方式、景点活动、开放时间及票价等信息。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Goole Museum”部分中“The temporary exhibition gallery has a wide range of art craft (工艺) and local history exhibitions which changes every month. (临时展览馆有各种各样的艺术工艺和当地历史展览，每个月都有变化)”可知，古尔博物馆（Goole Museum）举办临时展览。故选A项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Sledmere House”部分中“Organ music is played on Thursday afternoons. (管风琴音乐在星期四下午演奏)”可知，在Sledmere House游客们可以在周四欣赏管风琴音乐。故选D项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Bridlington Bird & Animal Park部分Prices中的“Children £3.50 (儿童3.50英镑)”可知，布里德灵顿鸟类和动物公园的儿童票价是3.5英镑。故选C项。 B Cities can boost happiness just as much as the countryside — as long as they are scenic, according to experts. Naturally open spaces are typically considered to create a better mood. But in the first study of its kind, scientists found areas with lots of old buildings but not much green space can be just as good for our well-being. And the effect could be the same regardless of the weather, how wealthy the area is, the activities that take place there and the day of the week. The research leader said, “We find that people are indeed happier in more scenic environments. Built-up areas, which might consist of characterful buildings or bridges, also have a positive link to happiness.” The researchers made a survey among more than 15,000 users of the app Happiness. People are asked to report on their happiness multiple times per day while recording their current location, who they are with and what they are currently doing. To determine whether individuals are happier in more scenic environments, the team considered a range of factors that may also play a part. For example, traveling to or from your work is negatively associated with happiness, while leisure activities such as resting, gardening and walking are positively associated with happiness. The researchers said, “We find that people do report themselves to be happier when in a more scenic location, even after controlling for weather, activities, companionship, weekdays or weekends.” Although natural elements such as ponds, rivers and forest paths improved ratings on a photograph, so did churches, cottages and towers. A study surveyed 400,000 people across Canada using a widely-recognized happiness scale. They found that city dwellers (居民) have higher salaries, higher education levels and lower unemployment rates. However, that meant nothing in terms of joy: people who lived in the countryside were, on average, eight times happier than people in urban areas. 4. Which of the following is the key factor that leads to one’s happiness? A. Beautiful places. B. Tall buildings. C. Fine weather. D. Rich places. 5. What can we know from the passage? A. City dwellers are much happier than those living in the countryside. B. One is happier when he lives in an area with lots of buildings. C. One is happier to do the gardening than to travel to work. D. People are unhappier to rest at home than to make money. 6. Which is mentioned as what makes a photo look better? A. Railway tracks, ponds and rivers. B. Forest paths, cottages and towers. C. Flying planes, forests and crops. D. City buildings, subways and ships. 7. Where can you most likely read this passage? A. In a photography book. B. In a guidebook. C. In a technology report. D. In a health magazine. 【答案】4. A 5. C 6. B 7. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章介绍了影响人们幸福感的重要因素，如人文景观、优美的风景等。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Cities can boost happiness just as much as the countryside — as long as they are scenic, according to experts.(专家称，城市可以像乡村一样提升幸福感——只要它们风景优美)”和第五段“To determine whether individuals are happier in more scenic environments, the team considered a range of factors that may also play a part. For example, traveling to or from your work is negatively associated with happiness, while leisure activities such as resting, gardening and walking are positively associated with happiness.(为了确定人们是否在风景优美的环境中更快乐，研究小组考虑了一系列可能起作用的因素。例如，上班或下班的旅行与幸福感负相关，而休息、园艺和散步等休闲活动与幸福感正相关)”可知，影响幸福感的重要因素是优美的环境或风景，故选A。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段中“For example, traveling to or from your work is negatively associated with happiness, while leisure activities such as resting, gardening and walking are positively associated with happiness.(例如，上班或下班的旅行与幸福感负相关，而休息、园艺和散步等休闲活动与幸福感正相关)”可知，像园艺之类的休闲活动比上班更使人们开心，故选C。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Although natural elements such as ponds, rivers and forest paths improved ratings on a photograph, so did churches, cottages and towers.(虽然池塘、河流和林中幽径等自然元素提高了照片的评分，但教堂、小屋和高塔也是如此)”可知，池塘、河流和林中幽径等自然元素能为一张照片加分，教堂、乡间小屋和高塔等也有同样的作用，故选B。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据全文内容，结合第一段“Cities can boost happiness just as much as the countryside — as long as they are scenic, according to experts.(专家称，城市可以像乡村一样提升幸福感——只要它们风景优美)”可知，文章说明和阐释了影响人们幸福感的因素，属于健康科普类文章，最有可能在健康杂志上读到这篇文章。故选D。 C People are already paying more and more for food due to global warming — and rising temperatures will drive food prices a lot higher in the next decade. According to a study by the European Central Bank, by 2035, higher temperatures alone will be pushing up worldwide food prices by between 0.9% and 3.2% every single year. To find out how this is affecting food prices, Maximilian Kotz at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and his colleagues examined data on the monthly prices and weather conditions in 121 countries between 1996 and 2021. By looking for associations between food prices and factors such as the average monthly temperature, temperature changes, and measures of drought and extreme rainfall, they found a strong link between the average temperature and the food prices a month or so later. In regions north of 40 degrees, like the latitude (纬度) of New York City and Beijing, warmer-than-average temperatures during winter led to falling food prices. But above-average temperatures increased food prices in summer and at all times in the rest of the world. “The study didn’t look at why prices rose, but the likely explanation is that extreme heat is reducing yields,” Kotz says. “Crops may be drying out on the vine when they should be being harvested.” Factors such as extreme rainfall had less impact on food prices than average temperatures. This may be because flooding tends to be localized, while above-average temperatures can be very widespread. Other studies have reached similar conclusions. Kotz’s team then went further by investigating how food prices could change based on average temperature rises in climate model prediction. In the worst situation, global food inflation (食品通胀) due to climate change goes over 4% per year by 2060. “We need to be aware of the fact that climate change brings huge new challenges for food security,” says Kotz. “Warming-fuelled extreme weather is increasingly affecting food production around the world. If farmers don’t adapt their practices to better cope with rising temperatures, the losses will become more serious.” 8. What does the study focus on? A. The factors in the rising living costs. B. The impact of climate change on food prices. C. The effects of natural disasters on food production. D. The comparison of food prices in different regions. 9. How did researchers reach their conclusions? A. By analyzing a mass of data. B. By referring to previous studies. C. By tracking some cities for years. D. By conducting a survey among farmers. 10. What is the main reason for the rising food prices according to Kotz? A. Frequent rainfall. B. Extreme high temperature. C. The increasing demand for crops. D. The restrictions of trade policies. 11. What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph? A. To investigate how food prices change. B. To predict the loss caused by the heat wave. C. To urge farmers to adjust their practices. D. To clarify the situation of global food inflation. 【答案】8. B 9. A 10. B 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了全球变暖导致气温上升对食品价格的影响。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“To find out how this is affecting food prices, Maximilian Kotz at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and his colleagues examined data on the monthly prices and weather conditions in 121 countries between 1996 and 2021. (为了弄清楚这是如何影响食品价格的，波茨坦气候影响研究所的马克西米利安·科茨和他的同事们研究了1996年至2021年间121个国家的月度价格和天气状况数据)”可知，研究重点是气候变化对食品价格的影响。故选B。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段 “Maximilian Kotz at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and his colleagues examined data on the monthly prices and weather conditions in 121 countries between 1996 and 2021.”(波茨坦气候影响研究所的马克西米利安・科茨和他的同事们研究了 1996 年至 2021 年间 121 个国家的月度价格和天气状况数据)”可知，研究人员是通过分析大量数据得出结论的。故选A。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“The study didn’t look at why prices rose, but the likely explanation is that extreme heat is reducing yields,” Kotz says. (科茨说：“这项研究没有探讨价格上涨的原因，但可能的解释是，极端高温正在降低产量”)”可知，科茨认为食品价格上涨的主要原因是极端高温。故选B。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段 “If farmers don’t adapt their practices to better cope with rising temperatures, the losses will become more serious.(如果农民不调整他们的做法以更好地应对不断上升的气温，损失将会更加严重)”可推知，作者在最后一段意在敦促农民调整他们的做法。故选C。 D Spot — the four-legged Internet-famous robot dog well-known for opening doors, climbing steps with ease, and even taking clean dishes out of the dishwasher — has just landed a full-time job at an oil and gas company in Norway. At some point this year, the Boston Dynamics robot will begin inspecting an Aker BP’s oil and gas production vessel (船) at the Skarv field in the Norwegian Sea, Bloomberg reports. There, it will examine the vessel carefully, look for oil and gas leaks (泄漏), and put together reports based on the data it collects. Aker BP, which has spent large amounts of money digitizing（数字化）the oil and gas industry, wants to use Spot to make offshore operations safer, the company said during a presentation of the robot in Oslo today. According to Bloomberg, Aker BP will run the tests with software controlled by its parent company.  “These things never get tired. They have a greater ability to adapt(适应)and to collect data(数据),” Kjetel Digre, Aker BP’s Senior Vice President, told Bloomberg. CEO Karl Johnny Hersvik said that he was “pretty sure” more robots would finally join the operation in the future. Aker BP has an agreement with an AI software company called Cognite(智能科技) to work out which task Spot is best suited to, and then use it in the wild. They’ve already tested Spot in simulated (模拟的) environments. Boston Dynamics (动力学)has made Spot available for companies to employ since September 2019, and since then about 75 companies have used one. One is also working with the Massachusetts State Police bomb squad (爆破小组). Boston Dynamics said this won’t be the last time a robot dog lands a job. On its website, Boston Dynamics promotes(促进)Spot for use in construction, public safety, oil and gas applications, and even entertainment. 12. What will Spot do on an Aker BP’s oil and gas production vessel? A. Help operate it. B. Wash oil and gas pipes. C. Check for anything wrong. D. Test software controlling it. 13. What is the attitude of Aker BP’s leaders to robots like Spot? A. Curious. B. Uncertain. C. Doubtful. D. Confident. 14. Why did Aker BP work with Cognite? A. To develop Spot’s market. B. To make Spot have more abilities. C. To make sure Spot works well. D. To work out software for Spot. 15. What is the last paragraph mainly about? A. The wide use of robot dogs. B. Aker BP’s plans for the future. C. A growing need for robot dogs. D. The promising future of Aker BP. 【答案】12. C 13. D 14. C 15. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了四足网红机器人狗Spot在挪威一家油气公司获得全职工作的消息，详细介绍了Spot的工作内容、公司的用意、相关测试以及Spot的潜在应用和未来展望。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“At some point this year, the Boston Dynamics robot will begin inspecting an Aker BP’s oil and gas production vessel(船)at the Skarv field in the Norwegian Sea, Bloomberg reports. There, it will examine the vessel carefully, look for oil and gas leaks( 泄漏), and put together reports based on the data it collects.(据彭博社报道，今年的某个时候，这只波士顿动力公司生产的机器狗将开始检查阿克石油公司位于挪威海斯卡夫油田的一艘石油天然气生产船。在那里，它将仔细检查船只，寻找石油和天然气泄漏点，并根据收集到的数据整理出报告。)”可知，Spot将开始检查阿克石油公司在挪威海斯卡夫油田的一艘石油天然气生产船，它会仔细检查船只，寻找石油和天然气泄漏点，并根据收集到的数据整理出报告，也就是说Spot会在船上检查是否有任何问题。故选C。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第四段““These things never get tired. They have a greater ability to adapt(适应)and to collect data(数据),” Kjetel Digre, Aker BP’s Senior Vice President, told Bloomberg. CEO Karl Johnny Hersvik said that he was “pretty sure” more robots would finally join the operation in the future.(“这些家伙永远不会累。它们有更强的适应能力和数据收集能力，”阿克石油公司高级副总裁Kjetel Digre告诉彭博社。首席执行官Karl Johnny Hersvik表示，他“非常确定”未来会有更多的机器人最终加入到这项作业中来。)”可知，阿克石油公司的领导们对像Spot这样的机器人持有积极和自信的态度，相信它们在工作中能发挥重要作用，并且相信未来会有更多类似机器人参与作业。故选D。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第五段“Aker BP has an agreement with an AI software company called Cognite(智能科技)to work out which task Spot is best suited to, and then use it in the wild. They’ve already tested Spot in simulated( 模拟的)environments.(阿克石油公司与一家名为Cognite的人工智能软件公司达成了一项协议，以确定Spot最适合执行哪些任务，然后将其投入实际应用。他们已经在模拟环境中对Spot进行了测试。)”可知，这一系列行为的目的是为了确保Spot能在实际工作中良好地发挥作用。故选C。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。文章最后一段“Boston Dynamics(动力学)has made Spot available for companies to employ since September 2019, and since then about 75 companies have used one. One is also working with the Massachusetts State Police bomb squad(爆破小组). Boston Dynamics said this won’t be the last time a robot dog lands a job. On its website, Boston Dynamics promotes(促进)Spot for use in construction, public safety, oil and gas applications, and even entertainment.(自2019年9月以来，波士顿动力公司就已将Spot提供给各公司租用，从那以后，大约有75家公司使用过它。其中一台Spot还在与马萨诸塞州警方的拆弹小组合作。波士顿动力公司表示，这不会是机器狗最后一次找到工作。在其网站上，波士顿动力公司宣传Spot可用于建筑、公共安全、石油天然气领域，甚至还可用于娱乐行业。)”可知，首先提到自2019年9月以来，波士顿动力公司已将Spot提供给各公司租用，大约有75家公司使用过它，其中一台还在与马萨诸塞州警方的拆弹小组合作，接着说明波士顿动力公司认为这不会是机器狗最后一次找到工作，并且该公司在网站上宣传Spot可用于建筑、公共安全、石油天然气领域，甚至娱乐行业，这些内容都在阐述Spot这种机器狗在不同领域被广泛使用的情况，由此可知，文章最后一段主要介绍的是机器人狗的广泛应用。故选A。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Reasons to Take Part in Student Clubs and Organizations Many college students don't know what they're missing by not taking part in the student clubs and organizations that are offered at most colleges and universities. Taking part in one can be a rich and rewarding experience.___16___Check them out and see what's available. Here are a few reasons why you should take part in student clubs and organizations. Meet new people. It can be hard to meet new people in college, especially in your first year.___17___However, in a club, you'll find yourself in a smaller group of people who likely share your interest. Help your major. There are many student clubs and organizations for different majors and departments. Such clubs can be a lot of fun as well as a great academic resource for you. By joining an academic club you will probably have an easier time to know professors in your departments.___18___ Learn important leadership skills. Student clubs and organizations can be a good way to learn important leadership skills that would look great on job applications.___19___These skills could be event planning, finance management, and so on. Find a club that you love being a part of and if you work hard you might be able to gain such a position. ___20___ Lastly, student clubs and organizations can simply be a lot of fun. Make sure to take advantage of student clubs and organizations to make the most of your time in college! A. Have fun. B. Class sizes can be big. C. Never waste energy. D Take advantage of your major. E. In a club, you will be able to gain other important skills. F. So don't just walk past those tables during clubs week. G. And you might even get access to study skills and other academic advice. 【答案】16. F 17. B 18. G 19. E 20. A 【解析】 【分析】这是一篇议论文。本文主要介绍大学生应该参加学生俱乐部和学生组织的4个原因。 【16题详解】 上一句提到“参加一个大学组织是丰富的和值得的经历。”后一句提到“把它们都检查一遍，看看哪个是可以获得的。”这里的them指的是那些俱乐部和组织，所以F选项“因此，在俱乐部周期间不要只是经过这些桌子。”切题。 【17题详解】 上一句提到在大学里，遇到新的人可能是很难的。下一句提到在一个俱乐部，你会发现自己在更小的群体里分享你的兴趣。所以B选项“班级规模可能很大。”切题。 【18题详解】 本段的主题是说参加俱乐部对你的专业有帮助。上一句提到参加这样的俱乐部会给你带来很多乐趣，同时也是一个很好的学术资源。故G选项“你甚至可能会获得学习帮助以及其他的学术建议。”切题，是上一句的可能的结果。 【19题详解】 该段主要讲的是参加俱乐部和组织能够学到领导的技巧。空后一句提到“这些技能可能是活动策划，财务管理等等”。故E选项“在俱乐部里，你可以获得其他重要的技能。”切题。选项中的skills与文中的skills相对应。 【20题详解】 本空是这一段的主题句。根据下文所介绍的内容可知，学生俱乐部和组织可能是非常有趣的。故A选项“玩得开心。”切题。 【点睛】在答题中，应首先略读一下短文，了解一下短文的大致意思，然后把几个选项含义理解透，尤其注意意思相近，表达有交叉的选项之间的区别。然后再细读短文，把答案填入合适位置。答题时可以把含义相近的几个选项轮流填入同一处位置，反复阅读，反复体会，找出最佳选项，对于实在没有把握的小题可以留待最后完成。完成短文后，再认真通读一遍全文，看看上下语意是否通顺，是否符合逻辑关系。比如：这篇文章的第2小题，本段主题是参加大学生俱乐部以及学生组织可以遇到新的人。空前句意：在大学里，遇到新的人可能是很难的，特别是在第一年。空后句意：然而，在俱乐部里，你会发现你在一个可能和你分享兴趣的更小的团队里。逐一把七个选项代入可发现，这里C（班级规模可能很大。）承上启下，符合语境。 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 decided to buy a house in Europe ten years ago, I didn't think too long. I liked traveling in France, but when it came to picking my favorite spot to ___21___, Italy was the clear winner. During my first visit to Italy, I ___22___ to ask for directions or order in a restaurant. But every time I tried to ___23___ a sentence of Italian together, the locals smiled at me and ___24___ my language skills. That encouragement helped me to get through the language ___25___. After I made Italy my permanent home, I discovered how ___26___ Italians are. Neighbors will bring me freshly made cheese and will come to my door to ___27___ me to close the window in my car when rain is coming. It's these small ___28___ of kindness that make a new country feel like home. As a foodie, the way to my heart is through my stomach, and nowhere fuels my ___29___ quite like Italy. Each town has its own traditional ____30____, and every family keeps a recipe passed from one generation to another. Families ____31____ for big meals on Sundays, birthdays, and whatever other excuses they can ____32____. These meals are always ____33____ by laughter and joy. Whatever ____34____ life in Italy might have, the problems are ____35____ once you sit down to a big meal with friends and family. 21. A. study B. rent C. visit D. settle 22. A. planned B. struggled C. refused D. happened 23. A. string B. hang C. mix D. match 24. A. improved B. assessed C. admired D. praised 25. A. course B. barrier C. area D. test 26. A. open-minded B. strong-willed C. warm-hearted D. well-informed 27. A. remind B. allow C. persuade D. order 28. A. tricks B. promises C. acts D. duties 29. A. ambition B. success C. appetite D. growth 30. A. costume B. dish C. symbol D. tale 31. A. gather B. cheer C. leave D. wait 32. A. put up with B. stand up for C. come up with D. make up for 33. A. signaled B. confirmed C. represented D. accompanied 34. A. disadvantages B. meanings C. surprises D. opportunities 35. A. created B. forgotten C. understood D. identified 【答案】21. D 22. B 23. A 24. D 25. B 26. C 27. A 28. C 29. C 30. B 31. A 32. C 33. D 34. A 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者十年前选择在意大利定居的原因以及意大利的风土人情。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我喜欢在法国旅行，但当谈到选择我最喜欢的定居地点时，意大利显然是赢家。A. study学习；B. rent出租；C. visit游览；D. settle定居。根据下文“After I made Italy my permanent home”以及“make a new country feel like home”可推知，此处指作者最喜欢的定居地点。故选D。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在我第一次访问意大利时，我很难问路或在餐馆点餐。A. planned计划；B. struggled斗争、吃力地进行；C. refused拒绝；D. happened出现、发生。根据上文“During my first visit to Italy”可推知，此处指作者第一次到意大利，语言不通，很难沟通交流。故选B。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我试着把一个意大利语句子串在一起，当地人对我微笑，称赞我的语言技能。A. string串起、连成一串；B. hang悬挂；C. mix混合；D. match配对。根据下文“a sentence of Italian together”可推知，此处指作者努力想用意大利语串成一句话。故选A。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我试着把一个意大利语句子串在一起，当地人对我微笑，称赞我的语言技能。A. improved改进；B. assessed评估；C. admired钦佩；D. praised赞扬。根据上文“the locals smiled at me”以及下文“That encouragement”可推知，此处指作者尝试说意大利语，当地人赞扬作者的语言能力。故选D。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这种鼓励帮助我克服了语言障碍。A.course课程；B. barrier障碍；C. area区域；D. test测试。根据上文“the locals smiled at me and praised my language skills. That encouragement helped me”可推知，此处指当地人对作者的鼓励帮助他克服了语言障碍。故选B。 【26题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当我把意大利作为永久的家后，我发现了意大利人是多么的热情。A. open-minded思想开明的；B. strong-willed思想坚定的；C. warm-hearted热心的；D. well-informed见多识广的。根据下文邻居的热心行为“Neighbors will bring me freshly made cheese and will come to my door”和“close the window in my car when rain is coming.”可推知，此处指邻居是热情的。故选C。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：邻居们会给我带来新鲜的奶酪，还会在下雨的时候来我家门前提醒我关上车窗。A. remind提醒；B. allow允许；C. persuade说服；D. order命令。根据上文“I discovered how warm-hearted Italians are”以及下文“will come to my door”可推知，此处指热心的邻居在下雨的时候来作者家门前提醒他关上车窗。故选A。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：正是这些小小的善举让一个新国家有家的感觉。A. tricks技巧；B. promises承诺；C. acts行为；D. duties职责。根据上文“Neighbors will bring me freshly made cheese and will come to my door to remind me to close the window in my car when rain is coming.”可推知，此处指邻居们的善举。故选C。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：作为一个美食家，通往我内心的路是通过我的胃，没有什么地方能像意大利那样刺激我的食欲。A. ambition雄心；B. success成功；C. appetite食欲；D. growth发育。根据上文“As a foodie, the way to my heart is through my stomach”可推知，此处指作者是一个美食家，所以应该是刺激食欲。故选C。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：每个城镇都有自己的传统菜肴，每个家庭都保存着代代相传的食谱。A. costume服装；B. dish菜肴；C. symbol符号；D. tale故事。根据上文“fuels my appetite”以及下文“every family keeps a recipe passed from one generation to another”可推知，此处指意大利各地都有传统菜肴。故选B。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：一家人在星期天、生日以及他们能想出的任何其他借口聚在一起吃大餐。A. gather集合；B. cheer欢呼；C. leave留下；D. wait等待。根据上文“Families”以及下文“with friends and family”可推知，此处指一家人聚集在一起吃饭。故选A。 【32题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：一家人在星期天、生日以及他们能想出的任何其他借口聚在一起吃大餐。A. put up with忍受；B. stand up for支持；C. come up with想出；D. make up for弥补。根据上文“whatever other excuses they can”可推知，此处指家人们为了聚在一起吃饭而想出的理由。故选C。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这些饭菜总是伴随着笑声和喜悦。A. signaled示意；B. confirmed确认；C. represented代表；D. accompanied伴随。根据下文“by laughter and joy”可推知，此处指家人们在一起用餐时伴随着欢声笑语。固定搭配“accompany by”译为“伴随”。故选D。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：无论意大利的生活有什么缺点，一旦你和朋友和家人坐下来吃顿大餐，这些问题就会被遗忘。A. disadvantages缺点；B. meanings含义；C. surprises惊喜；D. opportunities机会。根据上文“Whatever”以及下文“the problems”可推知，此处指在意大利的生活有什么不如意之处。故选A。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：无论意大利的生活有什么缺点，一旦你和朋友和家人坐下来吃顿大餐，这些问题就会被遗忘。A. created创建；B. forgotten忘记；C. understood理解；D. identified确认。根据上文“Whatever disadvantages life in Italy might have, the problems”以及下文“once you sit down to a big meal with friends and family”可推知，此处指无论在意大利的生活有什么不如意之处，跟家人们吃一顿饭就会忘记不愉快。故选B。 【点睛】 第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容 (1个单词) 或括号内单词的正确形式。 Recently, researchers in China have found a new way to turn soil fertile, making ____36____ possible for humans to develop agriculture on the moon. In September, special bacteria ____37____ (introduce) into the soil and consequently they discovered that phosphorus, an important nutrient for plants, increased. By the end of October 2024, the researchers had conducted numerous ____38____ (experiment) and finally they made it. They grew a plant linked with the tobacco plant and used volcanic soil from the Changbai Mountains in Jilin province, ____39____ is similar to lunar soil. They treated the moon-like soil with three different kinds of bacteria. By ____40____ (compare), the plants raised in the bacteria-treated soil grew ____41____ (well) than plants that grew in the soil without the bacteria. Xia Yitong, ____42____ co-author of the study, said carrying food, oxygen and water to people on the moon would be ____43____ (incredible) expensive. He added, “A plant cultivation system on the moon will meet long-term food and oxygen requirements for humans, thus contributing ____44____ the human life on the moon. Other plans to grow food on the moon that do not need soil are more costly as they require materials ____45____ (transport) from Earth.” 【答案】36. it 37. were introduced 38. experiments 39 which 40. comparison 41. better 42. a 43. incredibly 44. to 45. to be transported 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了中国研究人员发现通过特殊细菌使土壤肥沃的新方法，可能实现月球农业发展的突破。 【36题详解】 考查代词。句意：最近，中国的研究人员发现了一种使土壤肥沃的新方法，使得人类在月球上发展农业成为可能。此处为“make+it+adj.+for sb. to do sth.”结构，其中it作形式宾语，真正的宾语是后面的动词不定式。故填it。 【37题详解】 考查时态和语态。句意：在九月，特殊的细菌被引入到土壤中，结果他们发现磷，一种对植物很重要的营养物质，增加了。空处为句子的谓语，根据时间状语In September可知，应用一般过去时，主语special bacteria与动词introduce之间是被动关系，应用一般过去时的被动语态，主语为复数形式，be动词用were。故填were introduced。 【38题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：到 2024 年 10 月底，研究人员已经进行了大量的实验，最终他们成功了。根据空前的numerous可知，此处应用可数名词复数形式。故填experiments。 【39题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：他们种植了一种与烟草植物有关的植物，并使用了来自吉林省长白山的火山土壤，这种土壤与月球土壤相似。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词为volcanic soil，指物，关系词在从句中作主语，应用关系代词which引导。故填which。 【40题详解】 考查名词。句意：相比之下，用细菌处理过土壤里培育的植物比没有用细菌处理的土壤里培育的植物长得更好。根据空前介词By可知，此处应用名词作宾语，compare的名词形式为comparison，意为“比较”，by comparison是固定短语，意为“通过比较；相比之下”。故填comparison。 【41题详解】 考查副词比较级。句意：相比之下，用细菌处理过的土壤里培育的植物比没有用细菌处理的土壤里培育的植物长得更好。根据空后than可知，此处应用副词well的比较级better，修饰动词grew。故填better。 【42题详解】 考查冠词。句意：这项研究的一位共同作者夏一桐说，给月球上的人运送食物、氧气和水将会极其昂贵。co-author是可数名词，此处表示“一位共同作者”，表泛指，且co-author发音以辅音音素开头，所以用不定冠词a。故填a。 【43题详解】 考查副词。句意：这项研究的一位共同作者夏一桐说，给月球上的人运送食物、氧气和水将会极其昂贵。此处修饰形容词expensive，应用副词incredibly作状语，表示“极其；难以置信地”。故填incredibly。 【44题详解】 考查介词。句意：他补充说：“月球上的植物栽培系统将满足人类长期的食物和氧气需求，从而为月球上的人类生活做出贡献。”此处考查短语contribute to，意为“为……做出贡献”，所以此处应用介词to。故填to。 【45题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：其他在月球上种植食物而不需要土壤的计划成本更高，因为它们需要将从地球上运输的材料。require... to do sth.表示“需要……做某事”，且materials与transport之间是被动关系，应用不定式的被动形式to be done。故填to be transported。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 上周六，校学生会组织了一次参观雅琳农业生态园的活动。假定你是李华，请你给校英文报写一篇报道。活动内容包括：1.观赏花草；2.采摘蔬果；3.了解现代农业。 注意：1.词数80左右，题目已为你写好； 2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Students’ Visit to Yalin Ecological Garden ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: Students Visit to Yalin Ecological Garden Last Saturday, some students took part in an activity organized by the school Student Union. They paid a visit to Yalin Ecological Garden. Upon arrival, they were greatly attracted by the garden. They admired various beautiful flowers, trees and plants. Then, they went into the fields to pick fruit and vegetables. They also learned a great deal of knowledge about modern agriculture from the gardeners. This activity benefited the students a lot. It not only broadened their horizons but also raised their awareness of green life. 【解析】 【分析】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生给校英文报写一篇报道，介绍参观雅琳农业生态园的活动。 【详解】第一步：审题 体裁：应用文 时态：根据提示，时态主要为一般过去时。 结构：总分法 总分法指把主题句作为总说，把支持句作为分说，并以这种方式安排所写内容。 要求介绍活动内容： 1.观赏花草； 2.采摘蔬果； 3.了解现代农业。 第二步:列提纲 take part in；pay a visit to；be greatly attracted；admire flowers, trees and plants；go into the fields；pick fruit and vegetables；learn a great deal of knowledge；benefit the students；broaden horizons；raise awareness of green life 第三步：连词成句 1. Last Saturday, some students took part in an activity organized by the school Student Union. They paid a visit to Yalin Ecological Garden. 2. They admired various beautiful flowers, trees and plants. 3. They went into the fields to pick fruit and vegetables. 4. They also learned a great deal of knowledge about modern agriculture from the gardeners. 5. This activity benefited the students a lot. It not only broadened their horizons but also raised their awareness of green life. 根据提示及关键词（组）进行遣词造句，注意主谓一致和时态问题。 第四步：连句成篇 1. 表文章结构顺序：Upon arrival, Then 2. 表并列补充关系：not only...but also... 3.表因果关系：Because, As, So, Thus, Therefore, As a result(供参考) 连句成文，注意使用恰当的连词进行句子之间的衔接与过渡，书写一定要规范清晰。 【点睛】[高分句型1] Last Saturday, some students took part in an activity organized by the school Student Union.（过去分词短语作后置定语） [高分句型2] It not only broadened their horizons but also raised their awareness of green life.（not only… but also…句型） 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 It was the day of the big cross-country run. Students from seven different primary schools in and around the small town were warming up and walking the route(路线)through thick evergreen forest. I looked around and finally spotted David, who was standing by himself off to the side by a fence. He was small for ten years old. His usual big toothy smile was absent today. I walked over and asked him why he wasn’t with the other children. He hesitated and then said he had decided not to run. What was wrong? He had worked so hard for this event! I quickly searched the crowd for the school’s coach and asked him what had happened. “I was afraid that kids from other schools would laugh at him,” he explained uncomfortably. “I gave him the choice to run or not, and let him decide.” I bit back my frustration(懊恼). I knew the coach meant well—he thought he was doing the right thing. After making sure that David could run if he wanted, I turned to find him coming towards me, his small body rocking from side to side as he swung his feet forward. David had a brain disease which prevented him from walking or running like other children, but at school his classmates thought of him as a regular kid. He always participated to the best of his ability in whatever they were doing. That was why none of the children thought it unusual that David had decided to join the cross-country team. It just took him longer—that’s all. David had not missed a single practice, and although he always finished his run long after the other children, he did always finish. As a special education teacher at the school, I was familiar with the challenges David faced and was proud of his strong determination. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答. We sat down next to each other, but David wouldn’t look at me. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I watched as David moved up to the starting line with the other runners. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】We sat down next to each other, but David wouldn’t look at me. I said gently and quietly, “No one can change your mind, except yourself. If you desire to challenge yourself, there is nothing to do with others’ thoughts.” He sat still with a deep breath. “You have a full preparation before this event, which is the most important reason why you show up here”, I added with a sincere tone. Hearing my words, David turned to me tremblingly with tears spilling out of his eyes and expressed he had made a firm determination to finish the cross-country run. His coach heard what David said and gave me a look—the kind that was more determined than anyone else’s. I watched as David moved up to the starting line with the other runners. The race started. It seemed that the runway was extremely long for young children, not to mention a child with a brain disease. David insisted on running as if he had forgotten all his weaknesses, though he was tripped over within the a few kilometers. It didn’t take long before he picked himself up again and continued his mission. Classmates all appeared on the racing track, cheering for him. “Come on! You can make it! We are proud of you!” they shouted enthusiastically. To everyone’s joy, he reached the final line and ranked the 20th. It was no more important whether he won the first place or not. It was his brave heart and strong faith that could make something unusual happen finally. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者是一名特殊教育教师，在大型越野赛跑那天，发现患有大脑疾病的大卫独自站在一旁。作者问其原因，他说准备放弃比赛。从教练口中得知，因为担心同学们会嘲笑大卫，所以教练想让大卫自己去决定是否参加赛跑。作者让大卫追寻自己的内心，不理会别人的看法，大卫最终参赛，尽管遇到困难，他战胜了自己，这已经无关名次，而是他的勇敢和坚定让这一切成为可能。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“我们挨着坐着，但大卫不愿看我一眼。”可知，第一段可描写作者鼓励大卫继续完成比赛，大卫经过强烈的心理斗争，最终决定参加比赛。 ②由第二段首句内容“我看着大卫和其他选手一起走到起跑线上。”可知，第二段可描写大卫开始参赛，虽然中途遇到困难，仍然坚持到最后，完成比赛。 2.续写线索：鼓励大卫——心理变化——决定参赛——克服困难——加油助威——完成比赛——感悟 3.词汇激活： 行动类： ①深呼吸：with a deep breath/breathe deeply ②坚持做：insisted on doing/be stick to doing 情绪类： ①热情：enthusiastically /with great passion ②骄傲：be proud of/take pride in 【点睛】[高分句型1]You have a full preparation before this event, which is the most important reason why you show up here. (由which引导的非限制性定语从句和why引导的限制性定语从句) [高分句型2]Hearing my words, David turned to me tremblingly with tears spilling out of his eyes and expressed he had made a firm determination to finish the cross-country run. (现在分词作状语和省略that的宾语从句) [高分句型3]It was his brave heart and strong faith that could make something unusual happen finally. (由It was...that结构引导的强调句型) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 昌宁县第二中学2025～2026学年上学期高二期中模拟考 英语试卷 测试时间：120分钟 满分：150分 注意事项： 1. 答题前，考生务必用黑色碳素笔将自己的学校、班级、姓名、考场号、座位号、准考证号在答题卡上填写清楚。 2. 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。在试题卷上作答无效。 3. 考试结束后，请将答题卡交回。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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. Where are the speakers? A. In a restaurant. B. In an office. C. At home. 2. What did the man do yesterday? A. He visited the woman. B. He moved house. C. He did some cleaning. 3. What are the speakers talking about? A. The noise of living in the city. B. The peace of the countryside. C. The advantages and disadvantages of city living. 4. Whose birthday is it today? A. Aurora’s. B. Liam’s. C. Anna’s 5. What problem does the man have? A. He gets stuck in traffic. B. He misses the flight. C. He is late for work. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。 6. What does the man say about the festival? A. It’ll be held every year in the suburb. B. It’s a celebration of different dishes. C. It’ll show the global food history. 7. When might the woman go to the festival? A. On Sunday morning. B. On Saturday afternoon. C. On Saturday morning. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8 Why does the woman come to the man? A. To complain about the noise. B. To inform inconvenience in advance. C. To ask to play with the man’s dog. 9. When is the house most likely to be decorated? A. In the early morning. B. During lunch breaks. C. In the afternoon. 10. What is the man going to do next? A. Go shopping. B. Do some gardening. C. Walk his dog. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Why does Mary make the call? A. To ask the way. B. To express thanks. C. To buy some books. 12. How will Mary get to Bob’s house? A. By bus. B. By car. C. By subway. 13. Where is Bob’s house? A. Near Queen’s Park. B. Next to a restaurant. C. Beside a subway stop. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. Who is the woman? A. A gym employee. B. A swimming coach. C. The man’s colleague. 15. Why can swimming reduce the risk of heart attack? A. It gives out chemicals. B. It increases heart rate. C. It calms down brains. 16. What is the second advantage of swimming according to the woman? A. Relaxing muscles. B. Training the whole body. C. Making people feel happy. 17. What will the man do next? A Fill in a form. B. Go for a swim. C. Cancel his membership. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What is the main purpose of the book donation? A. To help build a library at Kenyatta University. B. To support Chinese students studying in Kenya. C. To promote Chinese language learning in Kenya. 19. What topic do the donated books cover? A. Ancient Chinese economics. B. Traditional Chinese culture. C. Modern Chinese buildings. 20. Why is the book donation timely for Kenyatta University? A. Its partner schools are in lack of books. B. It receives more than 300 Chinese students every year. C. It’ll offer a bachelor’s degree in Chinese language and culture. 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 East Yorkshire Attractions Burnby Hall Gardens & Museum The Balk, Pocklington YO42 2QF Tel: 01759 307125 The gardens are beautifully laid out with two lakes, which are home to a vast collection of fish. We also have Stewart Museum, a children’s playground, a book & gift shop, and tearooms. Sunday band concerts and events are available throughout the year. Open: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm Prices: Adults £4.65, Seniors £3.95, Children £2.50 Goole Museum Carlisle Street, Goole DN14 5DS Tel: 01405 768963 The museum explores the colourful history of the town and port of Goole, with plenty of hands-on exhibits for younger visitors. The temporary exhibition gallery has a wide range of art craft (工艺) and local history exhibitions which changes every month. Open: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Admission Free Sledmere House Sledmere, Driffield YO25 3XG Tel: 01377 236637 Sledmere House is one of Yorkshire’s most attractive houses. We have an award-winning garden, a military museum, a children’s play area, and a café & gift shop. Organ music is played on Thursday afternoons. Open: 11:30 am to 3:30 pm Prices: Adults £8.00, Seniors £6.00, Children £3.00 Bridlington Bird & Animal Park Bridlington, East Yorkshire YO15 3QF Tel: 01262 673653 The family-run park is set in a wonderful woodland environment. It offers daily shows of pig racing. We also have a range of birds and other animals to offer a fun-filled day out for families. Open: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Prices: Adults £4.50, Seniors £4.00, Children £3.50 1. Which attraction hosts temporary exhibitions? A. Goole Museum. B. Burnby Hall Gardens & Museum. C. Sledmere House. D. Bridlington Bird & Animal Park. 2. What can tourists do at Sledmere House? A. Feed a wide range of animals. B. Watch a band concert on Sunday. C. Explore the history of the town. D. Enjoy organ music on Thursday. 3. What is the ticket price for children at Bridlington Bird & Animal Park? A. £2.50. B. £3.00. C. £3.50. D. £4.00. B Cities can boost happiness just as much as the countryside — as long as they are scenic, according to experts. Naturally open spaces are typically considered to create a better mood. But in the first study of its kind, scientists found areas with lots of old buildings but not much green space can be just as good for our well-being. And the effect could be the same regardless of the weather, how wealthy the area is, the activities that take place there and the day of the week. The research leader said, “We find that people are indeed happier in more scenic environments. Built-up areas, which might consist of characterful buildings or bridges, also have a positive link to happiness.” The researchers made a survey among more than 15,000 users of the app Happiness. People are asked to report on their happiness multiple times per day while recording their current location, who they are with and what they are currently doing. To determine whether individuals are happier in more scenic environments, the team considered a range of factors that may also play a part. For example, traveling to or from your work is negatively associated with happiness, while leisure activities such as resting, gardening and walking are positively associated with happiness. The researchers said, “We find that people do report themselves to be happier when in a more scenic location, even after controlling for weather, activities, companionship, weekdays or weekends.” Although natural elements such as ponds, rivers and forest paths improved ratings on a photograph, so did churches, cottages and towers. A study surveyed 400,000 people across Canada using a widely-recognized happiness scale. They found that city dwellers (居民) have higher salaries, higher education levels and lower unemployment rates. However, that meant nothing in terms of joy: people who lived in the countryside were, on average, eight times happier than people in urban areas. 4. Which of the following is the key factor that leads to one’s happiness? A. Beautiful places. B. Tall buildings. C. Fine weather. D. Rich places. 5. What can we know from the passage? A. City dwellers are much happier than those living in the countryside. B. One is happier when he lives in an area with lots of buildings. C. One is happier to do the gardening than to travel to work. D. People are unhappier to rest at home than to make money. 6. Which is mentioned as what makes a photo look better? A. Railway tracks, ponds and rivers. B. Forest paths, cottages and towers. C. Flying planes, forests and crops. D. City buildings, subways and ships. 7. Where can you most likely read this passage? A. In a photography book. B. In a guidebook. C. In a technology report. D. In a health magazine. C People are already paying more and more for food due to global warming — and rising temperatures will drive food prices a lot higher in the next decade. According to a study by the European Central Bank, by 2035, higher temperatures alone will be pushing up worldwide food prices by between 0.9% and 3.2% every single year. To find out how this is affecting food prices, Maximilian Kotz at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and his colleagues examined data on the monthly prices and weather conditions in 121 countries between 1996 and 2021. By looking for associations between food prices and factors such as the average monthly temperature, temperature changes, and measures of drought and extreme rainfall, they found a strong link between the average temperature and the food prices a month or so later. In regions north of 40 degrees, like the latitude (纬度) of New York City and Beijing, warmer-than-average temperatures during winter led to falling food prices. But above-average temperatures increased food prices in summer and at all times in the rest of the world. “The study didn’t look at why prices rose, but the likely explanation is that extreme heat is reducing yields,” Kotz says. “Crops may be drying out on the vine when they should be being harvested.” Factors such as extreme rainfall had less impact on food prices than average temperatures. This may be because flooding tends to be localized, while above-average temperatures can be very widespread. Other studies have reached similar conclusions. Kotz’s team then went further by investigating how food prices could change based on average temperature rises in climate model prediction. In the worst situation, global food inflation (食品通胀) due to climate change goes over 4% per year by 2060. “We need to be aware of the fact that climate change brings huge new challenges for food security,” says Kotz. “Warming-fuelled extreme weather is increasingly affecting food production around the world. If farmers don’t adapt their practices to better cope with rising temperatures, the losses will become more serious.” 8. What does the study focus on? A. The factors in the rising living costs. B. The impact of climate change on food prices. C. The effects of natural disasters on food production. D. The comparison of food prices in different regions. 9. How did researchers reach their conclusions? A. By analyzing a mass of data. B. By referring to previous studies. C. By tracking some cities for years. D. By conducting a survey among farmers. 10. What is the main reason for the rising food prices according to Kotz? A. Frequent rainfall. B. Extreme high temperature. C. The increasing demand for crops. D. The restrictions of trade policies. 11. What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph? A. To investigate how food prices change. B. To predict the loss caused by the heat wave. C. To urge farmers to adjust their practices. D. To clarify the situation of global food inflation. D Spot — the four-legged Internet-famous robot dog well-known for opening doors, climbing steps with ease, and even taking clean dishes out of the dishwasher — has just landed a full-time job at an oil and gas company in Norway. At some point this year, the Boston Dynamics robot will begin inspecting an Aker BP’s oil and gas production vessel (船) at the Skarv field in the Norwegian Sea, Bloomberg reports. There, it will examine the vessel carefully, look for oil and gas leaks (泄漏), and put together reports based on the data it collects. Aker BP, which has spent large amounts of money digitizing（数字化）the oil and gas industry, wants to use Spot to make offshore operations safer, the company said during a presentation of the robot in Oslo today. According to Bloomberg, Aker BP will run the tests with software controlled by its parent company.  “These things never get tired. They have a greater ability to adapt(适应)and to collect data(数据),” Kjetel Digre, Aker BP’s Senior Vice President, told Bloomberg. CEO Karl Johnny Hersvik said that he was “pretty sure” more robots would finally join the operation in the future. Aker BP has an agreement with an AI software company called Cognite(智能科技) to work out which task Spot is best suited to, and then use it in the wild. They’ve already tested Spot in simulated (模拟的) environments. Boston Dynamics (动力学)has made Spot available for companies to employ since September 2019, and since then about 75 companies have used one. One is also working with the Massachusetts State Police bomb squad (爆破小组). Boston Dynamics said this won’t be the last time a robot dog lands a job. On its website, Boston Dynamics promotes(促进)Spot for use in construction, public safety, oil and gas applications, and even entertainment. 12. What will Spot do on an Aker BP’s oil and gas production vessel? A. Help operate it. B. Wash oil and gas pipes. C. Check for anything wrong. D. Test software controlling it. 13. What is the attitude of Aker BP’s leaders to robots like Spot? A. Curious. B. Uncertain. C. Doubtful. D. Confident. 14. Why did Aker BP work with Cognite? A. To develop Spot’s market. B. To make Spot have more abilities. C. To make sure Spot works well. D. To work out software for Spot. 15 What is the last paragraph mainly about? A. The wide use of robot dogs. B. Aker BP’s plans for the future. C. A growing need for robot dogs. D. The promising future of Aker BP. 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。 Reasons to Take Part in Student Clubs and Organizations Many college students don't know what they're missing by not taking part in the student clubs and organizations that are offered at most colleges and universities. Taking part in one can be a rich and rewarding experience.___16___Check them out and see what's available. Here are a few reasons why you should take part in student clubs and organizations. Meet new people. It can be hard to meet new people in college, especially in your first year.___17___However, in a club, you'll find yourself in a smaller group of people who likely share your interest. Help your major. There are many student clubs and organizations for different majors and departments Such clubs can be a lot of fun as well as a great academic resource for you. By joining an academic club you will probably have an easier time to know professors in your departments.___18___ Learn important leadership skills. Student clubs and organizations can be a good way to learn important leadership skills that would look great on job applications.___19___These skills could be event planning, finance management, and so on. Find a club that you love being a part of and if you work hard you might be able to gain such a position. ___20___ Lastly, student clubs and organizations can simply be a lot of fun. Make sure to take advantage of student clubs and organizations to make the most of your time in college! A. Have fun. B. Class sizes can be big. C. Never waste energy. D. Take advantage of your major. E. In a club, you will be able to gain other important skills. F. So don't just walk past those tables during clubs week. G. And you might even get access to study skills and other academic advice. 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 decided to buy a house in Europe ten years ago, I didn't think too long. I liked traveling in France, but when it came to picking my favorite spot to ___21___, Italy was the clear winner. During my first visit to Italy, I ___22___ to ask for directions or order in a restaurant. But every time I tried to ___23___ a sentence of Italian together, the locals smiled at me and ___24___ my language skills. That encouragement helped me to get through the language ___25___. After I made Italy my permanent home, I discovered how ___26___ Italians are. Neighbors will bring me freshly made cheese and will come to my door to ___27___ me to close the window in my car when rain is coming. It's these small ___28___ of kindness that make a new country feel like home. As a foodie, the way to my heart is through my stomach, and nowhere fuels my ___29___ quite like Italy. Each town has its own traditional ____30____, and every family keeps a recipe passed from one generation to another. Families ____31____ for big meals on Sundays, birthdays, and whatever other excuses they can ____32____. These meals are always ____33____ by laughter and joy. Whatever ____34____ life in Italy might have, the problems are ____35____ once you sit down to a big meal with friends and family. 21. A. study B. rent C. visit D. settle 22. A. planned B. struggled C. refused D. happened 23. A. string B. hang C. mix D. match 24 A. improved B. assessed C. admired D. praised 25. A. course B. barrier C. area D. test 26. A. open-minded B. strong-willed C. warm-hearted D. well-informed 27. A. remind B. allow C. persuade D. order 28. A. tricks B. promises C. acts D. duties 29. A. ambition B. success C. appetite D. growth 30. A. costume B. dish C. symbol D. tale 31. A. gather B. cheer C. leave D. wait 32. A. put up with B. stand up for C. come up with D. make up for 33. A. signaled B. confirmed C. represented D. accompanied 34. A. disadvantages B. meanings C. surprises D. opportunities 35. A. created B. forgotten C. understood D. identified 第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容 (1个单词) 或括号内单词的正确形式。 Recently, researchers in China have found a new way to turn soil fertile, making ____36____ possible for humans to develop agriculture on the moon. In September, special bacteria ____37____ (introduce) into the soil and consequently they discovered that phosphorus, an important nutrient for plants, increased. By the end of October 2024, the researchers had conducted numerous ____38____ (experiment) and finally they made it. They grew a plant linked with the tobacco plant and used volcanic soil from the Changbai Mountains in Jilin province, ____39____ is similar to lunar soil. They treated the moon-like soil with three different kinds of bacteria. By ____40____ (compare), the plants raised in the bacteria-treated soil grew ____41____ (well) than plants that grew in the soil without the bacteria. Xia Yitong, ____42____ co-author of the study, said carrying food, oxygen and water to people on the moon would be ____43____ (incredible) expensive. He added, “A plant cultivation system on the moon will meet long-term food and oxygen requirements for humans, thus contributing ____44____ the human life on the moon. Other plans to grow food on the moon that do not need soil are more costly as they require materials ____45____ (transport) from Earth.” 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 上周六，校学生会组织了一次参观雅琳农业生态园的活动。假定你是李华，请你给校英文报写一篇报道。活动内容包括：1.观赏花草；2.采摘蔬果；3.了解现代农业。 注意：1.词数80左右，题目已为你写好； 2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Students’ Visit to Yalin Ecological Garden ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 It was the day of the big cross-country run. Students from seven different primary schools in and around the small town were warming up and walking the route(路线)through thick evergreen forest. I looked around and finally spotted David, who was standing by himself off to the side by a fence. He was small for ten years old. His usual big toothy smile was absent today. I walked over and asked him why he wasn’t with the other children. He hesitated and then said he had decided not to run. What was wrong? He had worked so hard for this event! I quickly searched the crowd for the school’s coach and asked him what had happened. “I was afraid that kids from other schools would laugh at him,” he explained uncomfortably. “I gave him the choice to run or not, and let him decide.” I bit back my frustration(懊恼). I knew the coach meant well—he thought he was doing the right thing. After making sure that David could run if he wanted, I turned to find him coming towards me, his small body rocking from side to side as he swung his feet forward. David had a brain disease which prevented him from walking or running like other children, but at school his classmates thought of him as a regular kid. He always participated to the best of his ability in whatever they were doing. That was why none of the children thought it unusual that David had decided to join the cross-country team. It just took him longer—that’s all. David had not missed a single practice, and although he always finished his run long after the other children, he did always finish. As a special education teacher at the school, I was familiar with the challenges David faced and was proud of his strong determination. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答. We sat down next to each other, but David wouldn’t look at me. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I watched as David moved up to the starting line with the other runners. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $