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高二年级上学期期中考试 英语 注意事项： 1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £19. 15. B. £9. 18. C. £9. 15. 答案是C。 1. Which color of shoes does the woman suggest the man wear? A. White. B. Blue. C. Black. 2. What size does the woman want? A. 8. B. 10. C. 12. 3. What season is it now? A Summer. B. Autumn. C. Winter. 4. Why is the woman growing sunflowers? A. To eat the seeds. B. To enjoy the flowers. C. To get the seeds for the man. 5. What does the woman think of her apartment? A. It’s noisy. B. It’s good. C. It’s crowded. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Their favorite food. B. The changeable weather. C. The preparation for camping. 7. What will the man take? A. Bread. B. Hamburgers. C. Cards. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. Which gift will the woman give to her parents? A. A car. B. A birthday party. C. A travel. 9. What will the speakers do next? A. Go home. B. Book tickets. C. Go shopping. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What does the woman think of white lies? A. They’re beneficial. B. They’re harmful. C. They’re useless. 11. What will the man tell his friend when his friend hasn’t arrived? A. He’s almost there. B. The bus is too crowded. C. I’m afraid he can’t go there. 12. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Friends. B. Relatives. C. Fellow workers. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. Where does the man come from? A. India. B. Ireland. C. Australia. 14. How does the woman probably feel about celebrating St. Patrick’s Day? A. She is excited about it. B. She is curious about it. C. She isn’t very interested in it. 15. When is the Irish food being served in the canteen? A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening. 16. Who is the woman? A. The man’s schoolmate. B. The man’s sister. C. The man’s teacher. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What happened to the meat from the food company? A. It had the quality problem. B. It rose in price. C. It was sold out. 18. What is probably causing the traffic jam? A. Road maintenance. B. An accident. C. An event. 19. When does the state fair start? A. This Friday. B. This Saturday. C. This Sunday. 20. Where is the state fair? A. On Highway 5. B. On State Street. C. On Main Street. 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 Special Waste Drop-Off Special Waste Drop-Off sites are available for New York City (NYC) residents to drop off certain harmful household products that are dangerous and illegal to dispose of with trash or recycling. Sites are located in all five blocks and are open every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (closed on legal holidays and during severe weather). What to Bring ·Batteries — including automotive, rechargeable, and single-use ·Electronics (covered by the NYS disposal ban) ·Motor oil and transmission fluid (up to 10 quarts per visit) ·Motor oil filters (up to two filters per visit) ·Paint (up to five gallons per visit) ·Passenger car tires (up to four per visit) ·Skin lightening products Rules and Procedures Drop-Off sites are do-it-yourself style. NYC Department of Sanitation staff are available for instruction and assistance. We strongly recommend wearing casual clothes and work gloves. You may be asked for proof of NYC residency (NYC driver' license, utility bill). NOTE: These events are for NYC residents ONLY. NO businesses or commercial vehicles. Special Instructions for Batteries To prevent the fires, batteries should be individually bagged or CLEAR tape should be applied to cover the terminals. Do not use opaque (不透明的) tape. 1. What is a suitable time for drop-off? A. 9:00 am, Tuesday. B. 10:00 am, Wednesday. C. 4:00 pm, Thursday. D. 6:00 pm, Saturday. 2. Which of the following is forbidden to use Special Waste Drop-Off sites in NYC? A. NYC citizens. B. NYC companies. C. NYC housewives. D. NYC students. 3 Why should batteries be bagged or taped individually? A. To make them easier to carry. B. To keep them clean and dry. C To identify the type of them. D. To prevent dangerous situations. 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍纽约市特殊废弃物投放点的开放时间、可投放物品、规则流程及电池投放的特别注意事项。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Sites are located in all five blocks and are open every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm(投放点遍布五个街区，每周四、周五、周六上午9点至下午5点开放)”可知，周四下午4点在开放时间内，适合投放。故选C项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Rules and Procedures”部分中的“These events are for NYC residents ONLY. NO businesses or commercial vehicles (这些投放点仅面向纽约市居民，不接待企业或商用车辆)”可知，纽约市的公司（企业）禁止使用该特殊废弃物投放点。故选B项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Special Instructions for Batteries”部分中的“To prevent the fires, batteries should be individually bagged or CLEAR tape should be applied to cover the terminals (为防止火灾，电池应单独装袋，或用透明胶带包裹正负极)”可知，电池单独装袋或包裹胶带是为了防止危险情况（火灾）发生。故选D项。 B Living in Hanau, Germany, 67-year-old Rita Ebel, who uses a wheelchair for most of her mobility, discovered that many local businesses were not accessible after her accident. The common response from shop owners was that she could simply knock on the door for assistance. However, Rita knew that for someone like her, who values independence, this was not a practical solution. Taking initiative, Rita decided to create her own wheelchair ramps (坡道), but with a creative twist. Instead of traditional materials, she began constructing ramps using colorful toy bricks. However, as she started her project, she quickly realized that acquiring enough bricks was a challenge in itself. Many people hold onto their brick collections with fondness. Furthermore, she found that most available sets were not suited for her ram p designs. In a moment of helplessness, she reached out on social media for assistance. To her delight, the response was overwhelming. “My first donor asked how many pieces of bricks I would need to finish my very first ramp,” she shared. After estimating that she might need around 1,000 pieces, she was thrilled when he arrived with two large boxes of toy bricks. Since embarking on this heartwarming effort in 2019, Rita has built numerous ramps, earning her the lovely title of “Brick Oma”, or “Brick Grandma”. Her colorful creations have transformed shops across Hanau, including sweet shops and grocery stores, making them more accessible, one brick at a time. The colorful ramps also serve as a helpful visual cue for those with low vision, signaling an incline (倾斜) ahead. Building a ram p typically takes Rita just three to four hours, and as donations continue to pour in, she is grateful for the support. Her landlord even provided her with extra space to store the growing brick collection. Rita Ebel’s journey is a beautiful reminder of the power of community, creativity, and the firm spirit to uplift others. Through her colorful brick ramps, she is not only paving the way for greater accessibility but also spreading happiness and hope throughout her beloved Hanau. 4. What does Rita lay emphasis on? A. Comfort. B. Assistance. C. Independence. D. Adaptation. 5. What initially prevented Rita building her ramps? A. Lack of building materials. B. Trouble in technical knowledge. C. Time-consuming design process. D. High costs of traditional materials. 6. What does the underlined part “embarking on” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Getting around. B. Starting up. C. Sharing in. D. Going over. 7. Which of the following can best describe Rita’s ramps? A. Wasteful and expensive. B. Solid and durable. C. Creative and technological. D. Functional and eye-catching. 【答案】4. C 5. A 6. B 7. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述德国老人Rita Ebel用彩色积木搭建坡道，助力残障人士出行，传递温暖与希望的故事。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“However, Rita knew that for someone like her, who values independence, this was not a practical solution.(然而，Rita知道，对于像她这样重视独立的人来说，这并不是一个切实可行的解决方案) ”可知，Rita注重独立。故选C项。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“However, as she started her project, she quickly realized that acquiring enough bricks was a challenge in itself.(然而，当她开始这个项目时，她很快意识到获取足够的积木本身就是一个挑战)”可知，最初阻碍Rita搭建坡道的是缺乏积木。故选A项。 【6题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第四段中的“Since embarking on this heartwarming effort in 2019, Rita has built numerous ramps, earning her the lovely title of “Brick Oma”, or “Brick Grandma”. (自2019年embarking on这项暖心的事业以来，Rita已经搭建了无数坡道，为她赢得了“积木奶奶”这一可爱的称号)”可知，embarking on意为“开始、着手”，即她2019年开始这样暖心的事业。故选B项。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Her colorful creations have transformed shops across Hanau, including sweet shops and grocery stores, making them more accessible, one brick at a time.(她那些色彩斑斓的作品改变了哈瑙市的多家店铺，包括糖果店和杂货店，用一块块积木让这些地方变得更易进入)”和第五段中的“The colorful ramps also serve as a helpful visual cue for those with low vision”(这些色彩鲜艳的坡道对视力不佳的人来说也是一个有用的视觉提示)”可知，Rita的坡道既实用又引人注目。故选D项。 C The way people express emotions while helping others can influence whether their assistance is welcomed, hated, or rewarded, according to new research from Washington State University’s Carson College of Business. “Recipients (受助者) are not passive; they pick up on emotional signals and use them to infer why someone is helping,” said Stephen Lee, assistant professor of management at Washington State University. “If they sense the helper is motivated by self-interest or responsibility, it changes the way they perceive the help and whether they are willing to return the favor.” The findings were based on three studies and a pilot study involving working adults and student participants. Participants were asked to either recall real-world helping experiences, take part in an interactive task in a behavioral lab, or respond to a situation interacting with a coworker. Across all the studies, socially engaging emotions consistently led to perceptions of prosocial (亲社会的) motives, stronger relationships, and greater willingness to reward. For leaders and managers, the study highlights the role of emotional expressions in shaping a culture of cooperation. Rather than encouraging helping behavior for its own sake, Lee recommends fostering a workplace environment where employees feel genuine gratitude for their colleagues and develop a natural sense of sympathy for others’ challenges. “Helping that stems from gratitude or concern for others is more likely to create positive, lasting relationships,” Lee said. “If leaders can model those kinds of emotions in how they help their teams, it sets the tone for a more supportive and engaged workplace.” At the individual level, employees can also benefit from reflecting on their own experiences of receiving help or by practicing perspective-taking — approaches that naturally foster more authentic emotions and social connections. “When we express genuine gratitude or sympathy, we’re not just benefiting ourselves,” Lee said. “We’re strengthening our workplace relationships and building a more resilient culture of cooperation.” 8. What can we know about recipients of help? A. They don’t care how help is offered. B. They feel it necessary to return the favor. C. They dislike receiving help from strangers. D. They can detect motives behind the help. 9. What does the study suggest about expressing positive emotions while helping? A. It makes the task easier for the helper. B. It improves the recipient’s self-respect. C. It encourages the recipient to help others. D. It reduces the need for direct communication. 10. Why does the author mention perspective-taking? A. To explain why helping is difficult. B. To show how to improve honest emotions. C. To prove that employees need more training. D. To discuss how coworkers can avoid conflicts. 11. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Emotional Expressions Shape How Help Is Received B. Strengthening Relationship Through Help with Heart C. Expressing Emotions at Work Determines Productivity D. Building Bridges Through Genuine Emotional Expression 【答案】8. D 9. C 10. B 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍助人时的情绪表达对受助者的影响及相关研究发现与建议。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Recipients are not passive; they pick up on emotional signals and use them to infer why someone is helping.(受助者并非被动接受帮助，他们会捕捉情绪信号，并据此推断他人提供帮助的原因) ”可知，受助者能够察觉帮助背后的动机。故选D项。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Across all the studies, socially engaging emotions consistently led to perceptions of prosocial (亲社会的)  motives, stronger relationships, and greater willingness to reward.(在所有研究中，具有社交参与性的情绪始终会让受助者感受到亲社会动机，建立更牢固的关系，并更愿意回报帮助)”可知，帮助别人时表达积极情绪会鼓励受助者回馈他人。故选C项。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第六段“At the individual level, employees can also benefit from reflecting on their own experiences of receiving help or by practicing perspective-taking — approaches that naturally foster more authentic emotions and social connections.(在个人层面，员工也可以通过反思自己接受帮助的经历或练习换位思考而受益——这些方法能自然培养更真实的情绪和社交联系) ”可知，作者提及换位思考是为了说明如何提升真诚的情绪。故选B项。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，并根据第一段中的“The way people express emotions while helping others can influence whether their assistance is welcomed, hated, or rewarded, according to new research from Washington State University’s Carson College of Business.(华盛顿州立大学卡森商学院的新研究表明，人们在帮助他人时表达情绪的方式，会影响其帮助是否被接受、反感或得到回报) ”可知，文章主要介绍助人时的情绪表达对受助者的影响及相关研究发现与建议。因此A项“情绪表达会影响帮助的接受方式”贴合主旨，适合作为最佳标题。故选A项。 D From mushrooms that cast a soft green glow to plankton (浮游生物) that gives off sparkling blue, glowing plants are nothing new for nature. Now, scientists are bringing that light to houseplants. Reporting in the Cell Press journal Matter on August 27, researchers crafted glow-in-the-dark succulents (肉质植物) that recharge in sunlight. Injected with light-emitting compounds, the plants can shine in various colors and match a small night light at their brightest. The simple, low-cost method may help lay the foundation for sustainable, plant-based lighting systems. “Picture the world of science fiction movie Avatar, where glowing plants light up an entire ecosystem,” says first author Shuting Liu of South China Agricultural University. “We wanted to make that vision possible using materials we already work with in the lab. Imagine glowing trees replacing streetlights.” Glowing greenery isn’t a new idea. Past studies have designed similar plants using genetic engineering. But the glow is often weak and is typically only available in green. The methods were also complex and costly. Instead of changing cells to glow through genetic modification, researchers from South China Agricultural University used afterglow phosphor (磷光粉) particles — materials similar to those found in glow-in-the-dark toys. These compounds absorb light and release it slowly over time. For the particles to travel through leaf tissues, the researchers had to get the size just right: around 7 micrometers, roughly the width of a red blood cell. “Smaller particles moved easily within the plant but they had low brightness,” says leading researcher Shuting Liu. “Larger particles glowed brighter but couldn’t travel far inside the plant.” The glowing succulents’ light fades over time, and the team are still studying the long-term safety of the materials for the plants. Still, the concept could offer a sustainable alternative for low-intensity lighting in pathways, gardens, or indoor decoration. The team is also exploring how the method can light up plants beyond succulents. 12. What can be inferred about glowing plants in nature? A. They are rarely found in the wild. B. They seldom give out other light but green. C. They are completely artificial creations. D. They have been studied for a long time. 13. How did Shuting Liu introduce her study on glowing plants? A. By giving examples. B. By defining a concept. C. By imagining a scene. D. By providing statistics. 14. What is the main advantage of the new method compared to previous approaches? A. It is simpler and less expensive. B. It produces more colorful light. C. It is more environmentally friendly. D. It suits a wider range of plant species. 15. What should be paid special attention to when choosing phosphor particles? A. Weight. B. Measure. C. Quantity. D. Color. 【答案】12. D 13. C 14. A 15. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍华南农业大学团队研发出发光肉质植物，通过注入磷光粉颗粒实现发光，相比传统基因工程方法更简单，低成本，虽存在光线衰减等问题，但为可持续照明提供了新可能。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“From mushrooms that cast a soft green glow to plankton that gives off sparkling blue, glowing plants are nothing new for nature. Now, scientists are bringing that light to houseplants.(从散发着柔和绿色光芒的蘑菇，到能发出闪烁蓝光的浮游生物，自然界中发光的植物并非罕见之物。如今，科学家们正将这种光芒引入室内植物之中)”可知，自然界中的发光植物已经被研究了很长时间。故选D。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段““Picture the world of science fiction movie Avatar, where glowing plants light up an entire ecosystem,” says first author Shuting Liu of South China Agricultural University. “We wanted to make that vision possible using materials we already work with in the lab. Imagine glowing trees replacing streetlights.”(“想象一下科幻电影《阿凡达》中的世界吧，在那里，发光的植物照亮了整个生态系统。”华南农业大学的第一作者刘舒婷说道。“我们希望通过实验室里现有的材料来实现这一愿景。想象一下，发光的树木取代路灯的情景。”)”可知，刘舒婷通过构想一个场景介绍她关于发光植物的研究。故选C。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“But the glow is often weak and is typically only available in green. The methods were also complex and costly.(但这种光的亮度通常较弱，而且通常只能发出绿色光。这些方法还非常复杂且成本高昂)”可知，与以往的方法相比，这种新方法的主要优势是它更简单，成本也更低。故选A。 【15题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第三段“For the particles to travel through leaf tissues, the researchers had to get the size just right: around 7 micrometers, roughly the width of a red blood cell.(为了让这些粒子能够穿过叶片组织，研究人员必须将粒子的尺寸精确控制在一定范围内：大约7微米，这相当于一个红细胞的宽度)”可知，在选择荧光粉颗粒时，应当特别注意尺寸、规格。故选B。 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 I’ve been studying attention for several years now, and this statement that the quality of your attention determines the quality of your life has become my north star. Here’s why I believe it’s true. Your attention is a filter (过滤器). Every moment, you’re flooded by information, thoughts, feelings, and impulses (冲动). What you focus on, whether by choice or by force, becomes your reality. The things you attend to register as targets in your brain and shape your behaviour. ____16____ That’s why two people can sit in the same room, experience the same events, yet have completely different days. One notices the annoyances and frustrations and the things going wrong. ____17____ It’s the same external reality, but very different internal experiences. Concentration really is the foundation of everything meaningful. You can’t read deeply, listen fully, learn effectively, or connect authentically without the ability to direct and maintain your attention. Most knowledge workers who struggle to be productive think they have time management problems. ____18____ You could have all the time in the world, but if your attention is broken, constantly controlled by notifications and impulses, that time becomes worthless. ____19____ And like any skill, it can be trained. Every time you bring your wandering mind back to the present task, you’re doing a mental exercise. Every time you resist the pull of a distraction, you’re building strength. In a world where big tech is spending billions upon billions of dollars in tracking and breaking your attention, developing this skill gives you an incredible advantage over others. ____20____ While others are controlled by their impulses, you can choose your focus. When AI is replacing your colleagues, you’re doing important creative work that your boss values and can’t replace. A. Attention is a skill. B. Everything else fades into background noise. C. Your attention is the most valuable resource you have. D. I think they actually have attention management problems. E. The other sees opportunities, moments of beauty and reasons to be grateful. F. While everyone else is drowning in shallow engagement, you can go deep. G. People who can maintain focus report higher life satisfaction and achievement. 【答案】16. B 17. E 18. D 19. A 20. F 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了注意力的重要性及培养注意力的好处。 【16题详解】 根据空前一句 “The things you attend to register as targets in your brain and shape your behaviour.(你关注的事物会在大脑中成为目标，并塑造你的行为。)”及该空后一句 “That’s why two people can sit in the same room, experience the same events, yet have completely different days.(这就是为什么两个人坐在同一个房间里，经历同样的事情，却有完全不同的一天。)”可知，空前讨论了关注的事物影响行为；空后讨论了同境不同体验的现象，空处需衔接“关注影响”与“体验差异”的逻辑，起到承上启下作用。选项B “其他所有事物都会淡化为背景噪音” 符合原文内容，其中“Everything else”对应上文“The things you attend to register as targets”。故选B。 【17题详解】 根据空前一句 “One notices the annoyances and frustrations and the things going wrong.(一个人会注意到烦恼、挫折和出错的事情。)”及该空后一句 “It’s the same external reality, but very different internal experiences.(外部现实是相同的，但内心体验却截然不同。)”。可知，空前讨论了一人关注负面事物；空后强调体验差异，空处需体现另一人的相反关注方向，形成对比。选项E“另一个人则看到机遇、美好的瞬间和感恩的理由” 符合原文内容。故选E。 【18题详解】 根据空前一句 “Most knowledge workers who struggle to be productive think they have time management problems.(大多数难以高效工作的知识工作者认为自己存在时间管理问题。)”及该空后一句 “You could have all the time in the world, but if your attention is broken, constantly controlled by notifications and impulses, that time becomes worthless.(你可以拥有世界上所有的时间，但如果你的注意力被打断，不断地被通知和冲动所控制，那么时间就变得毫无价值。)”。可知，空前讨论了工作者对问题的误判；空后强调注意力的重要性，空处需指出真实问题所在。选项D “我认为他们实际上存在注意力管理问题” 符合原文内容。故选D。 【19题详解】 根据空后一句 “And like any skill, it can be trained.(而且和任何技能一样，它是可以训练的。)”。可知，空后讨论了某事物可被训练的属性，“it” 为指代关系，空处需明确其指代对象并点明“技能”属性。选项A “注意力是一种技能” 符合原文内容。故选A。 【20题详解】 根据空前一句 “In a world where big tech is spending billions upon billions of dollars in tracking and breaking your attention, developing this skill gives you an incredible advantage over others.(在一个大型科技公司花费数十亿美元来跟踪和分散你的注意力的世界里，培养这种技能会让你比别人拥有难以置信的优势。)”及该空后一句 “While others are controlled by their impulses, you can choose your focus.(当别人被冲动控制时，你可以选择自己的关注点。)”可知，空前讨论了注意力技能带来的优势；空后通过对比体现优势，空处需延续“对比优势”的逻辑。选项F“当其他人深陷浅层参与时，你可以深入探索” 符合原文内容。“While everyone else”与空后“While others”为句式复现，故选F。 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 An elderly friend wrote to me recently. She was discouraged about her ____21____ health. But the thing that ____22____ her most was that she was no longer able to volunteer and help her ____23____ the way she used to. At the end of the ____24____, she asked me, “What can I do to make this world better at my age?” I ____25____ her back that every little thing she does can make this world better, and that even the briefest smile can change a life. And I shared a ____26____ that I’d read recently. A young man had ____27____ on life. He had become so filled with sadness and ____28____ that he decided to go to his apartment and let everything go to hell. As he was walking home he stopped at a corner to wait for a car to ____29____. As the car drove slowly by, the woman behind the ____30____ looked directly at him and flashed him a huge smile. That smile was so warm, so joyful, and so caring that it ____31____ him that there was still some goodness left in the world, and he decided not to ____32____ his life but rather to try and live it fully again. I reminded my friend that while we all try to do big things in this world, it is ____33____ the little things we do each day that make a difference. A shared smile, a caring word, or an act of kindness can all help to ____34____ a heart, uplift a soul and change a life. In the end, it is these things that ____35____ the world and us. 21. A. tiring B. failing C. forbidding D. promising 22. A. interested B. puzzled C. amazed D. bothered 23. A. community B. company C. position D. county 24. A. application B. term C. letter D. book 25. A. turned B. rolled C. talked D. wrote 26. A. story B. word C. form D. message 27. A. set out B. got in C. given up D. looked down 28. A. hope B. despair C. stress D. energy 29. A. pass B. stop C. drive D. run 30. A. street B. road C. car D. wheel 31. A. informed B. ensured C. convinced D. confused 32. A. miss B. waste C. risk D. save 33. A. actually B. merely C. barely D. ultimately 34. A. respect B. warm C. know D. handle 35. A. relieve B. guide C. witness D. change 【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. B 29. A 30. D 31. C 32. B 33. A 34. B 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议类文章。文章通过作者与一位老年朋友的通信，探讨了微小善举的力量，并以一个陌生人的微笑挽救轻生年轻人的故事，说明日常小事对改变世界和人生的深远意义。 【21题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她对自己的健康状况日益衰退感到沮丧。A. tiring令人疲惫的；B. failing衰退的，减弱的；C. forbidding禁止的；D. promising有希望的。根据前文“She was discouraged(她很沮丧)”以及后文“she was no longer able to volunteer”可知，她的健康状况在变差。failing health是常见搭配，意为“日益衰退的健康”。故选B。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但最让她困扰的是，她不能再像以前那样做志愿者、帮助她的社区了。A. interested使感兴趣；B. puzzled使困惑；C. amazed使惊讶；D. bothered使烦恼，困扰。根据前文“She was discouraged about her ____1____ health.”以及后文“she was no longer able to volunteer and help her ____3____the way she used to.”描述的她不能再帮助他人这一事实可知，此处应表示“最让她困扰的事”。故选D。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：但最让她困扰的是，她不能再像以前那样做志愿者、帮助她的社区了。A. community社区；B. company公司，陪伴；C. position位置；职位；D. county县。根据前文“volunteer”可知，此处应表示为社区服务。help her community意为“帮助她的社区”。故选A。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在信的结尾，她问我：“在我这个年纪，我能做些什么让这个世界变得更好？”。A. application申请；B. term学期，术语；C. letter信；D. book书。根据第一段开头“An elderly friend wrote to me recently.”可知，这是一封信。at the end of the letter意为“在信的结尾”。故选C。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我给她回信说，她做的每一件小事都能让这个世界变得更美好，甚至一个最短暂的微笑也能改变一个人的生活。A. turned转动；B. rolled滚动；C. talked交谈，谈话；D. wrote写。根据第一段开头“An elderly friend wrote to me recently.”可知，他们是书信往来，所以作者是“回信”。write back是固定搭配，意为“回信”。故选D。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我和她分享了一个我最近读到的故事。A. story故事；B. word单词，话语；C. form表格，形式；D. message信息。根据空后定语从句“that I read recently”及后文作者讲述的关于一个年轻男人的完整事件可知，这是一个“故事”。故选A。 【27题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：一个年轻人已经放弃了生活。A. set out出发；B. got in进入，收获；C. given up放弃；D. looked down向下看。根据空后“He had become so filled with sadness”，“he decided to go to his apartment and let everything go to hell.”以及本段末“he decided not to ____12____ his life but rather to try and live it fully again.”可知，这个年轻人之前是“放弃”了生活。give up on life意为“对生活绝望/放弃生活”。故选C。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他内心充满了悲伤和绝望。A. hope希望；B. despair绝望；C. stress压力；D. energy能量。根据前文“A young man had ____7____ on life. He had become so filled with sadness and...”可知，与sadness并列的应是负面情绪，且程度更深，导致他放弃生活。“despair(绝望)”最符合语境。故选B。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在他步行回家时，他在一个拐角处停下来，等待一辆车经过。A. pass经过；B. stop停止；C. drive驾驶；D. run奔跑。根据空前“he stopped at a corner to wait for a car to”、下文“As the car drove slowly by”此处指在拐角处等待，通常是等车辆“经过”。故选A。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当车缓缓驶过时，开车的女人直视着他，给了他一个灿烂的微笑。A. street街道；B. road道路；C. car汽车；D. wheel方向盘。根据前文“As the car drove slowly by(当汽车缓缓驶过时)”及在“the woman behind the ___10____”结构中“behind the___10____”是后置定语修饰“the woman”可知，此处应表示“开车的女人”。behind the wheel是固定搭配，意为“在驾驶，握着方向盘”。故选D。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：那个微笑如此温暖、如此快乐、如此充满关怀，使他相信这个世界仍然存在一些美好。A. informed通知；B. ensured确保；C. convinced使确信，使相信；D. confused使困惑。根据前文“He had become so filled with sadness and ____8____ that he decided to go to his apartment and let everything go to hell. ”及空后“there was still some goodness left in the world”可知，那个微笑改变了他的想法，让他从绝望转变为“相信”世界上还有美好。“convince sb that...”意为“使某人相信……”。故选C。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他决定不再浪费自己的生命，而是努力再次充实地生活。A. miss错过，思念；B. waste浪费；C. risk冒险；D. save拯救。根据前文他原本打算“let everything go to hell”，及后文“try and live it fully again”可知，他之前的状态是在“浪费”生命，而现在决定重新充实地生活。故选B。 【33题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：我提醒我的朋友，虽然我们都试图在这个世界上做大事，但实际上，正是我们每天做的小事才产生了影响。A. actually实际上；B. merely仅仅；C. barely几乎不；D. ultimately最终地。根据前文“while we all try to do big things in this world”可知，此句强调了一个与“做大事”相对的、可能被忽视的事实：真正起作用的是日常小事。actually用于引出真实情况，符合语境。故选A。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：一个会心的微笑，一句关怀的话语，或一个善意的举动，都能帮助温暖一颗心，振奋一个灵魂，改变一段人生。A. respect尊重；B. warm(使)温暖，变暖和；C. know知道；D. handle处理。“____14____a heart”与后文的“uplift a soul(振奋一个灵魂)”和“change a life(改变一段人生)”并列，且与前文的“shared smile”、“caring word”及“act of kindness”这些温暖的行为相呼应，因此“warm a heart(温暖一颗心)”最贴切。故选B。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：最终，正是这些事情改变了世界和我们。A. relieve缓解；B. guide引导；C. witness见证；D. change改变。本句中“these things”指前文提到的“A shared smile, a caring word, or an act of kindness”这类微小的美好的行为，结合文中所讲的一个陌生人的微笑挽救轻生年轻人的故事可知，本句总结全文主旨，强调这些小事能够“改变”世界和我们。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。 The message board of a public library in Shanghai has unexpectedly become popular due to its practice of replying to each reader’s message ____36____ (individual). This has aroused online discussions about the warmth of public services. Opening the guestbook (留言板) at Shanghai’s Hongkou District Library, you’ll find scribbled (潦草的) notes ____37____ all kinds of handwriting. Some comments complain about air-conditioning that’s too cold or ____38____ (noise) children in the reading room. Others bring up the quality of the drinking water or the lack of toilet paper. ____39____ came as a surprise was that every single reader’s note had a reply from the library staff beneath it. Every request receiving a written reply probably is beyond readers’ expectations, ____40____ (leave) them with a genuine sense of warmth. For the library’s management, responding to these messages in earnest requires little extra effort, ____41____ the sincerity it conveys is invaluable. The sincerity ____42____ (lie) in the library’s decision to add the message book from the service desk to a corner of the stairwell for the library’s first through third floors. When it sat at the desk, with staff nearby, readers might have hesitated ____43____ (write) for fear of being watched and losing their privacy. ____44____ (place) in the corner instead, it allows readers to let go of that burden and express _____45_____ (they) freely. 【答案】36. individually 37. in 38. noisy 39. What 40. leaving 41. but 42. lies 43. to write 44. Placed 45. themselves 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了上海虹口区图书馆的留言板因工作人员逐条真诚回复读者留言、优化留言板摆放位置保障隐私而走红，引发公众对公共服务温度的讨论。 【36题详解】 考查副词。句意：上海一家公共图书馆的留言板出人意料地走红，因为它可以单独回复每位读者的留言。修饰动词用副词形式，意为“单独地”。故填individually。 【37题详解】 考查介词。句意：打开上海虹口区图书馆的留言簿，你会看到各种笔迹潦草的留言。空处为介词形式，意为“在……中、以……方式”，用介词“in”。故填in。 【38题详解】 考查形容词。句意：一些评论抱怨空调太冷或阅览室里的孩子吵闹。修饰名词“children”用形容词形式，意为“吵闹的”。故填noisy。 【39题详解】 考查主语从句。句意：令我吃惊的是，每个读者的留言下面都有图书馆工作人员的回复。空处为主语从句的引导词；主语从句缺少主语，用what引导；出现在句首，首字母大写。故填What。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：每一个收到书面回复的请求可能都超出了读者的预期，给他们留下了真正的温暖。空处为非谓语动词形式担当状语，指主句一句话所产生的自然而然的结果，用现在分词形式。故填leaving。 【41题详解】 考查连词。句意：对于图书馆的管理者来说，认真回应这些信息并不需要额外的努力，但它所传达的真诚是无价的。空处为连词形式；空前“responding to these messages in earnest requires little extra effort”和空后“the sincerity it conveys is invaluable”之间为转折关系，用“but”连接。故填but。 【42题详解】 考查谓语动词。句意：真诚在于图书馆决定将服务台的留言簿放在图书馆一层到三层的楼梯井角落。空处为本句谓语动词；根据句意可知，本句时态为一般现在时；主语“the sincerity”，单数，和动词“lie”之间为主动关系。故填lies。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：当它放在桌子上，有工作人员在旁边时，读者可能会因为担心被监视和失去隐私而犹豫不决。空处为非谓语动词形式担当电脑广场“hesitate”的宾语，用动词不定式形式，构成短语：hesitate to do，意为“做……犹豫不决”，符合句意。故填to write。 【44题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：相反，它被放在角落里，让读者放下负担，自由地表达自己。空处为非谓语动词担当状语；主语“it”和动词“place”之间为被动关系，用过去分词形式；出现在句首，首字母大写。故填Placed。 【45题详解】 考查代词。句意：相反，它被放在角落里，让读者放下负担，自由地表达自己。空处为代词担当宾语，指的是“readers”本身，用反身代词。故填themselves。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，你校文学社(Literature Club)将举办一场国际中学生诗歌朗诵会。请给美国交换生Tom写一封信，邀请他参加并提供作品，内容包括： (1)主题：青春与梦想； (2)活动时间：12月31日； (3)提交作品的邮箱：poetryrecital@Hongxingschool.com. 注意： (1)写作词数应为80个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Tom, _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Tom, I hope this letter finds you well. Our school’s Literature Club is hosting an international secondary school students’ poetry recital with the theme “Youth and Dreams” on December 31st, aiming to share poetic charm and connect young minds worldwide. We’d be thrilled to have you join us that we’ve been planning for months. Your unique perspective as an exchange student will surely add charm to the event. If you’re interested, please submit your poetry to poetryrecital@Hongxingschool.com at your convenience. Looking forward to your wonderful performance and prompt reply! Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文写作中的邀请信。要求考生给美国交换生Tom写一封信，邀请他参加学校文学社即将举办的一场国际中学生诗歌朗诵会并提供作品。 【详解】1.词汇积累 主题：theme→ topic 激动：thrilled→ excited 肯定地：surely→ definitely 及时的：prompt→ timely 2.句式拓展 同义句转换 原句：Our school’s Literature Club is hosting an international secondary school students’ poetry recital with the theme “Youth and Dreams” on December 31st,  aiming to share poetic charm and connect young minds worldwide. 拓展句：Our school’s Literature Club is hosting an international secondary school students’ poetry recital on December 31st, whose theme is “Youth and Dreams”, aiming to share poetic charm and connect young minds worldwide. 【点睛】【高分句型1】I hope this letter finds you well.（运用了省略that的宾语从句） 【高分句型2】If you’re interested, please submit your poetry to poetryrecital@Hongxingschool com at your convenience.（运用了if引导的状语从句） 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 In 1974, Surinder Gupta, a promising young medical student from Baton Rouge, made the life-changing decision to move to New Orleans to pursue his dream of becoming a doctor. He was joined by his devoted wife, Shashi, and their lively kid, Shaminder. This marked a significant turning point — not only for Surinder’s career but also for the entire family. Having left behind the familiar comforts of Baton Rouge, where they had been warmly embraced by a thriving Indian community, the Guptas now faced the frightening challenge of starting over in a city where they knew no one. The Surinder’s journey was not just geographical but also cultural. Coming from the Punjab region of India, Surinder had spent over a decade building a life in America — one filled with hard work, perseverance, and the comforting presence of fellow Punjabis. In New Orleans, however, everything was unfamiliar: The accent, the pace of life, and even the winter cold that surprised them all. One particularly cold winter night, little Shaminder awoke with a high fever. Concerned and anxious, Shashi whispered, “We need medicine now.” At around 3 am, the family put on their warm clothes and drove to a 24-hour drugstore. After purchasing the necessary medicine, they stepped out to find their car missing. “It’s been towed (拖走),” Surinder realized, his heart sinking. With no money for a taxi and no friends to call, panic set in. Not knowing what else to do, Surinder found a phone book. He started looking at names called “Singh” and “Walia”, and all of the common names from the state of Punjab. As luck would have it, the very first person that answered the phone was this person by the name of Walia. He was from the same region that he was. He spoke the same language. And that was very fortunate for them. 注意： (1)续写词数应为150个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Surinder explained the situation quickly. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Over time, Surinder and Walia became inseparable. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: Surinder explained the situation quickly. He told Mr. Walia that his son was sick, their car had been towed, and they had no one to turn to. To his great relief, Mr. Walia said, “Don’t worry — I’ll come right away.” Within minutes, he arrived at the drugstore in his old car. He drove them to the parking lot where their car was kept and even paid the fee for them. That night, as Shaminder slept soundly after taking the medicine, the Guptas felt a warm sense of hope again, all thanks to a stranger who spoke their language and understood their worries. Over time, Surinder and Walia became inseparable. Walia invited the Guptas to his home for dinner, introduced them to other Indian families in the city, and helped them feel less alone. They celebrated festivals together, shared stories from back home, and supported each other through hard times. What started as a call for help turned into a deep and lasting friendship. Surinder often said that meeting Walia made New Orleans feel like home. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了1974年古普塔一家从巴吞鲁日搬到新奥尔良后，在一个寒冷冬夜遭遇儿子高烧、汽车被拖走的困境；在孤立无援之际，父亲苏林德尔鼓起勇气拨打电话簿中同乡姓氏“瓦利亚”，意外获得热心帮助。这位同乡不仅深夜驱车相助、垫付拖车费，还逐渐成为他们融入新城市的关键纽带，最终两人建立起深厚友谊的故事。 【详解】1. 段落续写 ①由第一段首句内容“苏林德尔迅速说明了情况。”可知，本段应描写他向瓦利亚先生求助的具体内容，以及对方立即伸出援手的过程，并体现古普塔一家重获希望的情感变化。 ②由第二段首句内容“随着时间推移，苏林德尔和瓦利亚变得形影不离。”可知，本段应描写两人关系如何从一次援助发展为深厚友谊：共度节日、引荐社群、互相支持，并点明这次相遇让新奥尔良真正成为“家”的主题升华。 2. 续写线索： 求助——获的帮助——感激——建立联系——融入社群——共度节日——友谊加深——视异乡为家 3. 词汇激活 行类 ①到达：arrive at / reach / get to ②支付费用：pay the fee / cover the cost ③转变成：turn into/ transform into 情绪类 ①宽慰：relief /comfort ②不再孤单：less alone / no longer isolated 【点睛】[高分句型1] He told Mr. Walia that his son was sick, their car had been towed, and they had no one to turn to.（运用了that引导宾语从句） [高分句型2]What started as a call for help turned into a deep and lasting friendship.（运用了what引导的主语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 高二年级上学期期中考试 英语 注意事项： 1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £19. 15. B. £9. 18. C. £9. 15. 答案是C。 1. Which color of shoes does the woman suggest the man wear? A. White. B. Blue. C. Black. 2. What size does the woman want? A. 8. B. 10. C. 12. 3. What season is it now? A. Summer. B. Autumn. C. Winter. 4. Why is the woman growing sunflowers? A. To eat the seeds. B. To enjoy the flowers. C. To get the seeds for the man. 5 What does the woman think of her apartment? A. It’s noisy. B. It’s good. C. It’s crowded. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6 What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Their favorite food. B. The changeable weather. C. The preparation for camping. 7. What will the man take? A. Bread. B. Hamburgers. C. Cards. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. Which gift will the woman give to her parents? A. A car. B. A birthday party. C. A travel. 9. What will the speakers do next? A. Go home. B. Book tickets. C. Go shopping. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What does the woman think of white lies? A. They’re beneficial. B. They’re harmful. C. They’re useless. 11. What will the man tell his friend when his friend hasn’t arrived? A. He’s almost there. B. The bus is too crowded. C. I’m afraid he can’t go there. 12. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Friends. B. Relatives. C. Fellow workers. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. Where does the man come from? A India. B. Ireland. C. Australia. 14. How does the woman probably feel about celebrating St. Patrick’s Day? A. She is excited about it. B. She is curious about it. C. She isn’t very interested in it. 15. When is the Irish food being served in the canteen? A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening. 16. Who is the woman? A. The man’s schoolmate. B. The man’s sister. C. The man’s teacher. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What happened to the meat from the food company? A. It had the quality problem. B. It rose in price. C. It was sold out. 18. What is probably causing the traffic jam? A. Road maintenance. B. An accident. C. An event. 19. When does the state fair start? A. This Friday. B. This Saturday. C. This Sunday. 20. Where is the state fair? A. On Highway 5. B. On State Street. C. On Main Street. 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 Special Waste Drop-Off Special Waste Drop-Off sites are available for New York City (NYC) residents to drop off certain harmful household products that are dangerous and illegal to dispose of with trash or recycling. Sites are located in all five blocks and are open every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (closed on legal holidays and during severe weather). What to Bring ·Batteries — including automotive, rechargeable, and single-use ·Electronics (covered by the NYS disposal ban) ·Motor oil and transmission fluid (up to 10 quarts per visit) ·Motor oil filters (up to two filters per visit) ·Paint (up to five gallons per visit) ·Passenger car tires (up to four per visit) ·Skin lightening products Rules and Procedures Drop-Off sites are do-it-yourself style. NYC Department of Sanitation staff are available for instruction and assistance. We strongly recommend wearing casual clothes and work gloves. You may be asked for proof of NYC residency (NYC driver' license, utility bill). NOTE: These events are for NYC residents ONLY. NO businesses or commercial vehicles. Special Instructions for Batteries To prevent the fires, batteries should be individually bagged or CLEAR tape should be applied to cover the terminals. Do not use opaque (不透明的) tape. 1. What is a suitable time for drop-off? A. 9:00 am, Tuesday. B. 10:00 am, Wednesday. C. 4:00 pm, Thursday. D. 6:00 pm, Saturday. 2. Which of the following is forbidden to use Special Waste Drop-Off sites in NYC? A. NYC citizens. B. NYC companies. C. NYC housewives. D. NYC students. 3. Why should batteries be bagged or taped individually? A. To make them easier to carry. B. To keep them clean and dry. C. To identify the type of them. D. To prevent dangerous situations. B Living in Hanau, Germany, 67-year-old Rita Ebel, who uses a wheelchair for most of her mobility, discovered that many local businesses were not accessible after her accident. The common response from shop owners was that she could simply knock on the door for assistance. However, Rita knew that for someone like her, who values independence, this was not a practical solution. Taking initiative, Rita decided to create her own wheelchair ramps (坡道), but with a creative twist. Instead of traditional materials, she began constructing ramps using colorful toy bricks. However, as she started her project, she quickly realized that acquiring enough bricks was a challenge in itself. Many people hold onto their brick collections with fondness. Furthermore, she found that most available sets were not suited for her ram p designs. In a moment of helplessness, she reached out on social media for assistance. To her delight, the response was overwhelming. “My first donor asked how many pieces of bricks I would need to finish my very first ramp,” she shared. After estimating that she might need around 1,000 pieces, she was thrilled when he arrived with two large boxes of toy bricks. Since embarking on this heartwarming effort in 2019, Rita has built numerous ramps, earning her the lovely title of “Brick Oma”, or “Brick Grandma”. Her colorful creations have transformed shops across Hanau, including sweet shops and grocery stores, making them more accessible, one brick at a time. The colorful ramps also serve as a helpful visual cue for those with low vision signaling an incline (倾斜) ahead. Building a ram p typically takes Rita just three to four hours, and as donations continue to pour in, she is grateful for the support. Her landlord even provided her with extra space to store the growing brick collection. Rita Ebel’s journey is a beautiful reminder of the power of community, creativity, and the firm spirit to uplift others. Through her colorful brick ramps, she is not only paving the way for greater accessibility but also spreading happiness and hope throughout her beloved Hanau. 4. What does Rita lay emphasis on? A. Comfort. B. Assistance. C. Independence. D. Adaptation. 5. What initially prevented Rita building her ramps? A. Lack of building materials. B. Trouble in technical knowledge. C. Time-consuming design process. D. High costs of traditional materials. 6. What does the underlined part “embarking on” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Getting around. B. Starting up. C. Sharing in. D. Going over. 7. Which of the following can best describe Rita’s ramps? A. Wasteful and expensive. B. Solid and durable. C. Creative and technological. D. Functional and eye-catching. C The way people express emotions while helping others can influence whether their assistance is welcomed, hated, or rewarded, according to new research from Washington State University’s Carson College of Business. “Recipients (受助者) are not passive; they pick up on emotional signals and use them to infer why someone is helping,” said Stephen Lee, assistant professor of management at Washington State University. “If they sense the helper is motivated by self-interest or responsibility, it changes the way they perceive the help and whether they are willing to return the favor.” The findings were based on three studies and a pilot study involving working adults and student participants. Participants were asked to either recall real-world helping experiences, take part in an interactive task in a behavioral lab, or respond to a situation interacting with a coworker. Across all the studies, socially engaging emotions consistently led to perceptions of prosocial (亲社会的) motives, stronger relationships, and greater willingness to reward. For leaders and managers, the study highlights the role of emotional expressions in shaping a culture of cooperation. Rather than encouraging helping behavior for its own sake, Lee recommends fostering a workplace environment where employees feel genuine gratitude for their colleagues and develop a natural sense of sympathy for others’ challenges. “Helping that stems from gratitude or concern for others is more likely to create positive, lasting relationships,” Lee said. “If leaders can model those kinds of emotions in how they help their teams, it sets the tone for a more supportive and engaged workplace.” At the individual level, employees can also benefit from reflecting on their own experiences of receiving help or by practicing perspective-taking — approaches that naturally foster more authentic emotions and social connections. “When we express genuine gratitude or sympathy, we’re not just benefiting ourselves,” Lee said. “We’re strengthening our workplace relationships and building a more resilient culture of cooperation.” 8. What can we know about recipients of help? A. They don’t care how help is offered. B. They feel it necessary to return the favor. C. They dislike receiving help from strangers. D. They can detect motives behind the help. 9. What does the study suggest about expressing positive emotions while helping? A. It makes the task easier for the helper. B. It improves the recipient’s self-respect. C. It encourages the recipient to help others. D. It reduces the need for direct communication. 10. Why does the author mention perspective-taking? A. To explain why helping is difficult. B. To show how to improve honest emotions. C. To prove that employees need more training. D. To discuss how coworkers can avoid conflicts. 11. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Emotional Expressions Shape How Help Is Received B. Strengthening Relationship Through Help with Heart C. Expressing Emotions at Work Determines Productivity D. Building Bridges Through Genuine Emotional Expression D From mushrooms that cast a soft green glow to plankton (浮游生物) that gives off sparkling blue, glowing plants are nothing new for nature. Now, scientists are bringing that light to houseplants. Reporting in the Cell Press journal Matter on August 27, researchers crafted glow-in-the-dark succulents (肉质植物) that recharge in sunlight. Injected with light-emitting compounds, the plants can shine in various colors and match a small night light at their brightest. The simple, low-cost method may help lay the foundation for sustainable, plant-based lighting systems. “Picture the world of science fiction movie Avatar, where glowing plants light up an entire ecosystem,” says first author Shuting Liu of South China Agricultural University. “We wanted to make that vision possible using materials we already work with in the lab. Imagine glowing trees replacing streetlights.” Glowing greenery isn’t a new idea. Past studies have designed similar plants using genetic engineering. But the glow is often weak and is typically only available in green. The methods were also complex and costly. Instead of changing cells to glow through genetic modification, researchers from South China Agricultural University used afterglow phosphor (磷光粉) particles — materials similar to those found in glow-in-the-dark toys. These compounds absorb light and release it slowly over time. For the particles to travel through leaf tissues, the researchers had to get the size just right: around 7 micrometers, roughly the width of a red blood cell. “Smaller particles moved easily within the plant but they had low brightness,” says leading researcher Shuting Liu. “Larger particles glowed brighter but couldn’t travel far inside the plant.” The glowing succulents’ light fades over time, and the team are still studying the long-term safety of the materials for the plants. Still, the concept could offer a sustainable alternative for low-intensity lighting in pathways, gardens, or indoor decoration. The team is also exploring how the method can light up plants beyond succulents. 12. What can be inferred about glowing plants in nature? A. They are rarely found in the wild. B. They seldom give out other light but green. C. They are completely artificial creations. D. They have been studied for a long time. 13. How did Shuting Liu introduce her study on glowing plants? A. By giving examples. B. By defining a concept. C. By imagining a scene. D. By providing statistics. 14. What is the main advantage of the new method compared to previous approaches? A. It is simpler and less expensive. B. It produces more colorful light. C. It is more environmentally friendly. D. It suits a wider range of plant species. 15. What should be paid special attention to when choosing phosphor particles? A. Weight. B. Measure. C. Quantity. D. Color. 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 I’ve been studying attention for several years now, and this statement that the quality of your attention determines the quality of your life has become my north star. Here’s why I believe it’s true. Your attention is a filter (过滤器). Every moment, you’re flooded by information, thoughts, feelings, and impulses (冲动). What you focus on, whether by choice or by force, becomes your reality. The things you attend to register as targets in your brain and shape your behaviour. ____16____ That’s why two people can sit in the same room, experience the same events, yet have completely different days. One notices the annoyances and frustrations and the things going wrong. ____17____ It’s the same external reality, but very different internal experiences. Concentration really is the foundation of everything meaningful. You can’t read deeply, listen fully, learn effectively, or connect authentically without the ability to direct and maintain your attention. Most knowledge workers who struggle to be productive think they have time management problems. ____18____ You could have all the time in the world, but if your attention is broken, constantly controlled by notifications and impulses, that time becomes worthless. ____19____ And like any skill, it can be trained. Every time you bring your wandering mind back to the present task, you’re doing a mental exercise. Every time you resist the pull of a distraction, you’re building strength. In a world where big tech is spending billions upon billions of dollars in tracking and breaking your attention, developing this skill gives you an incredible advantage over others. ____20____ While others are controlled by their impulses, you can choose your focus. When AI is replacing your colleagues, you’re doing important creative work that your boss values and can’t replace. A. Attention is a skill. B. Everything else fades into background noise. C Your attention is the most valuable resource you have. D. I think they actually have attention management problems. E. The other sees opportunities, moments of beauty and reasons to be grateful. F. While everyone else is drowning in shallow engagement, you can go deep. G. People who can maintain focus report higher life satisfaction and achievement. 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 An elderly friend wrote to me recently. She was discouraged about her ____21____ health. But the thing that ____22____ her most was that she was no longer able to volunteer and help her ____23____ the way she used to. At the end of the ____24____, she asked me, “What can I do to make this world better at my age?” I ____25____ her back that every little thing she does can make this world better, and that even the briefest smile can change a life. And I shared a ____26____ that I’d read recently. A young man had ____27____ on life. He had become so filled with sadness and ____28____ that he decided to go to his apartment and let everything go to hell. As he was walking home he stopped at a corner to wait for a car to ____29____. As the car drove slowly by, the woman behind the ____30____ looked directly at him and flashed him a huge smile. That smile was so warm, so joyful, and so caring that it ____31____ him that there was still some goodness left in the world, and he decided not to ____32____ his life but rather to try and live it fully again. I reminded my friend that while we all try to do big things in this world, it is ____33____ the little things we do each day that make a difference. A shared smile, a caring word, or an act of kindness can all help to ____34____ a heart, uplift a soul and change a life. In the end, it is these things that ____35____ the world and us. 21. A. tiring B. failing C. forbidding D. promising 22. A. interested B. puzzled C. amazed D. bothered 23. A. community B. company C. position D. county 24. A. application B. term C. letter D. book 25. A. turned B. rolled C. talked D. wrote 26. A. story B. word C. form D. message 27. A. set out B. got in C. given up D. looked down 28. A. hope B. despair C. stress D. energy 29. A. pass B. stop C. drive D. run 30. A. street B. road C. car D. wheel 31. A. informed B. ensured C. convinced D. confused 32. A. miss B. waste C. risk D. save 33. A. actually B. merely C. barely D. ultimately 34. A. respect B. warm C. know D. handle 35. A. relieve B. guide C. witness D. change 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。 The message board of a public library in Shanghai has unexpectedly become popular due to its practice of replying to each reader’s message ____36____ (individual). This has aroused online discussions about the warmth of public services. Opening the guestbook (留言板) at Shanghai’s Hongkou District Library, you’ll find scribbled (潦草的) notes ____37____ all kinds of handwriting. Some comments complain about air-conditioning that’s too cold or ____38____ (noise) children in the reading room. Others bring up the quality of the drinking water or the lack of toilet paper. ____39____ came as a surprise was that every single reader’s note had a reply from the library staff beneath it. Every request receiving a written reply probably is beyond readers’ expectations, ____40____ (leave) them with a genuine sense of warmth. For the library’s management, responding to these messages in earnest requires little extra effort, ____41____ the sincerity it conveys is invaluable. The sincerity ____42____ (lie) in the library’s decision to add the message book from the service desk to a corner of the stairwell for the library’s first through third floors. When it sat at the desk, with staff nearby, readers might have hesitated ____43____ (write) for fear of being watched and losing their privacy. ____44____ (place) in the corner instead, it allows readers to let go of that burden and express _____45_____ (they) freely. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，你校文学社(Literature Club)将举办一场国际中学生诗歌朗诵会。请给美国交换生Tom写一封信，邀请他参加并提供作品，内容包括： (1)主题：青春与梦想； (2)活动时间：12月31日； (3)提交作品的邮箱：poetryrecital@Hongxingschool.com. 注意： (1)写作词数应为80个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Tom, _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 In 1974, Surinder Gupta, a promising young medical student from Baton Rouge, made the life-changing decision to move to New Orleans to pursue his dream of becoming a doctor. He was joined by his devoted wife, Shashi, and their lively kid, Shaminder. This marked a significant turning point — not only for Surinder’s career but also for the entire family. Having left behind the familiar comforts of Baton Rouge, where they had been warmly embraced by a thriving Indian community, the Guptas now faced the frightening challenge of starting over in a city where they knew no one. The Surinder’s journey was not just geographical but also cultural. Coming from the Punjab region of India, Surinder had spent over a decade building a life in America — one filled with hard work, perseverance, and the comforting presence of fellow Punjabis. In New Orleans, however, everything was unfamiliar: The accent, the pace of life, and even the winter cold that surprised them all. One particularly cold winter night, little Shaminder awoke with a high fever. Concerned and anxious, Shashi whispered, “We need medicine now.” At around 3 am, the family put on their warm clothes and drove to a 24-hour drugstore. After purchasing the necessary medicine, they stepped out to find their car missing. “It’s been towed (拖走),” Surinder realized, his heart sinking. With no money for a taxi and no friends to call, panic set in. Not knowing what else to do, Surinder found a phone book. He started looking at names called “Singh” and “Walia”, and all of the common names from the state of Punjab. As luck would have it, the very first person that answered the phone was this person by the name of Walia. He was from the same region that he was. He spoke the same language. And that was very fortunate for them. 注意： (1)续写词数应为150个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Surinder explained the situation quickly. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Over time, Surinder and Walia became inseparable. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $