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2025-2026(上)高二年级期中调研测试 英语 注意事项 考生在答题前请认真阅读本注意事项及各题答题要求： 1. 本试卷共 10 页，包含听力(共 30 分)、阅读(共 50 分)、语言运用(共 30 分)、写作(共40 分)四部分。本次考试满分为 150 分，考试时间为 120 分钟。 2. 答题前，请您务必将自己的姓名、考试号等用黑色 0.5 毫米签字笔填写在答题卡上。 3. 作答非选择题必须用书写黑色字迹的 0.5 毫米签字笔写在答题卡上的指定位置，在其它位置作答一律无效。 第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分 30 分) 第一节(共 5 小题; 每题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分) 听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What are the speakers doing? A. Doing an experiment. B. Purchasing goods. C. Visiting a factory. 2. When did China Space Day start? A. In 2016. B. In 2015. C. In 2014. 3. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Mother and son. B. Teacher and student. C. Classmates. 4. What does Anna mean? A. She intends to cancel the match. B. She’s willing to be the man’s partner. C. She thinks they will lose the championship. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Tips on choosing suitable toys. B. The ban on selling carrot knife toys. C. The most popular toys in recent times. 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，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、7 题。 6. Why does the woman talk to the man? A. To adopt a pet. B. To find a part - time job. C. To engage in volunteer work. 7. What is the woman? A. A student. B. A pet shop owner. C. A tour guide. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What makes the museum unique? A. Featuring local artworks. B. Being dedicated to laughter. C. Offering interactive experiences. 9. How much does a senior need to pay for admission? A. €10. B. €12. C. €15. 10. What is Lily’s attitude toward exhibits in the museum? A. Favorable. B. Hesitant. C. Unfavorable. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Where does the conversation take place? A. At a studio. B. At a meeting room. C. In a marine research lab. 12. What is the purpose of the government’s new planning? A. To create job opportunities. B. To improve the environment. C. To drive local economic growth. 13. What does the man consider important? A. Prosperous tourism. B. Sustainable development. C. Untouched marine ecosystems. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What did Cindy think of the activity? A. Quite tiring. B. Surprisingly fun. C. Extremely competitive. 15. What is special about the Parkrun activity? A. It requires a registration fee. B. It has a contest - based ranking system. C. It offers a great community atmosphere. 16. What do we know about the man? A. He likes morning runs. B. He doesn’t get much exercise. C. He refused to join the sports match. 17. Why does Cindy mention the 70 - year - old lady? A. To show that the event lacks challenges. B. To praise the sportsmanship of the elderly. C. To prove that the fitness level isn’t required. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What catalogue can the book fall into? A. Science fiction. B. Biography. C. Fantasy. 19. Why did Dawn Casey choose the old stories? A. They’re truly precious. B. They’re really funny. C. They’re easy to read. 20. What is the book most likely to encourage readers to do? A. Explore nature. B. Love their family. C. Cherish friendship. 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 Digital Age Expo 2026 Where: digitalageexpo.com When: Wednesday to Friday, Aug 26 to Aug 28, 2026 Free registration For over 3 years, our events have connected thousands of business owners and emerging entrepreneurs (企业家), sharing a wealth of knowledge, skills, and advice in the United Kingdom and the British Isles. B2B Growth Hub Limited holds some of the biggest events in the Isle of Man and some counties of the United Kingdom. Being held on a virtual platform, our shows couldn’t be better connected to all the businesses in the UK and the British Isles. This event offers free registration and is powered by TILLU-Virtual Exhibition. Why you should attend Digital Age Expo is not just about selling products to increase your sales. Companies also use the opportunity to learn about new trends, technologies, and competitors. We are anticipating that over 1,500 businesses will be exhibiting. There are multiple opportunities for you to show your business and services to increase your visibility to a wide audience at a budget that works for you. How to attend The virtual show works much the same as a “real” event. There is a reception desk, where you can register for conference speakers, and you can see a list of exhibitors and “wander” around at your own pace from the comfort of your office or home. If you purchase a stand (展位), you can interact with potential clients, arrange meetings, show company videos, and give an introduction of your products. At the same time, guests can collect your company literature and store it. Hurry up! Our tickets are selling fast, and exhibition stands are running out. 1. What can we know about Digital Age Expo? A. It has run for over a decade. B. It requires a low registration fee. C. It lasts three days for the 2026 event. D. It is mainly targeted at global investors. 2. What is the event’s benefit besides increasing sales? A. Securing over 1,500 new customers. B. Developing new products with experts. C. Winning awards for technological innovation. D. Gaining insights into new trends and competitors. 3. What can you do if you purchase a stand at the virtual show? A. Register for the event speakers. B. Explore the exhibition casually. C. Present product demonstrations. D. Collect other companies’ literature. 【答案】1. C 2. D 3. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍2026年数字时代博览会的举办信息、参与理由及参与方式，面向英联邦地区企业。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据文中“When: Wednesday to Friday, Aug 26 to Aug 28, 2026 (时间：2026年8月26日周三至8月28日周五)”可知，2026年的该博览会持续三天。故选C项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Why you should attend部分中的“Digital Age Expo is not just about selling products to increase your sales. Companies also use the opportunity to learn about new trends, technologies, and competitors. (数字时代博览会不仅仅是通过销售产品来增加销售额。企业还可以利用这个机会了解新趋势、新技术和竞争对手。)”可知，该活动除增加销售额外，还能让企业洞悉新趋势和竞争对手。故选D项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据How to attend部分中的“If you purchase a stand, you can interact with potential clients, arrange meetings, show company videos, and give an introduction of your products. (如果您购买了展位，您可以与潜在客户互动、安排会议、展示公司视频并介绍您的产品。)”可知，购买展位后可进行产品展示介绍，即产品演示。故选C项。 B Fabian Mdluli grew up in Acornhoek, a rural town that borders Greater Kruger National Park. The park, home to lions, elephants, rhinos, and over 147 animal species, draws nearly two million visitors yearly. Like many young people living near one of South Africa’s 1,690 protected areas, however, 23-year-old Mdluli had never seen the country’s wildlife in person. Last year, Fabian Mdluli became the first fully sponsored student in an initiative by Too Wild Productions to train South Africa’s next generation of wildlife filmmakers. Founded by zoologist-turned TV presenter Lauren Arthur and filmmaker David Eastaugh, the program provides hands-on experience in the wild. During the four-week course in Timbavati Private Nature Reserve (53,000 hectares, western Kruger), students develop technical skills while learning ethical (伦理的) storytelling to drive positive change. Mdluli describes it as transformational. “It helped me discover my passion — editing. It’s all about constructing the story.” While Africa is a primary setting for many internationally acclaimed (受到称赞的) wildlife films, African voices remain scanty behind the camera. A 2022 report revealed that while 25% of film award submissions featured African wildlife, only 7% were actually made in Africa by Africans. A recent UNESCO report confirmed that the film and audiovisual sector in Africa generated just 20 billion. At the same time, youth unemployment stands at more than 65% in rural communities within the Greater Kruger area, where poverty and unemployment are driving factors behind environmental challenges such as human-wildlife conflict. “We’ve seen these challenges with our own eyes and, while we don’t think we can solve these problems alone, we want to ensure those who live closest to these ecosystems have the tools, knowledge and opportunity to tell their own stories,” says Arthur. While Mdluli has joined Too Wild as a junior editor, he’s eager to take on new opportunities in the industry. Arthur says they’ll support him, as well as their current sponsored students, as much as they can. “Our biggest goal is to have production companies coming to us asking, ‘Hey, who are your local filmmakers? We want to hire them,’” says Arthur. 4. What can we know about young people near the protected areas? A. They benefit from wildlife tourism. B. They all receive filmmaking training. C. They have little contact with wildlife. D. They can visit national parks regularly. 5. What is the feature of Too Wild Productions? A. It offers degree certificates. B. It focuses on studio production. C. It provides practical field training. D. It admits international filmmakers. 6. What does the underlined word “scanty” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Calm. B. Conventional. C. Weak. D. Confident. 7. What is Arthur’s main expectation for the initiative? A. To produce popular wildlife films. B. To build a lasting local talent pool. C. To encourage youths to work independently. D. To arouse youths’ interest in the film industry. 【答案】4. C 5. C 6. C 7. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了南非非营利机构Too Wild Productions在克鲁格国家公园周边发起“野生动物电影人培养计划”，通过四周野外实训让当地贫困青年掌握拍摄与叙事技能，旨在把非洲声音真正送进国际野生动物影片制作链，同时缓解乡村失业、减少人兽冲突。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Like many young people living near one of South Africa’s 1,690 protected areas, however, 23-year-old Mdluli had never seen the country’s wildlife in person. (然而，与许多生活在南非1,690处保护区附近的年轻人一样，23岁的Mdluli从未亲眼见过本国的野生动物)”可知，保护区周边青年与野生动物几乎“零接触”。故选C项。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Founded by zoologist-turned TV presenter Lauren Arthur and filmmaker David Eastaugh, the program provides hands-on experience in the wild. During the four-week course in Timbavati Private Nature Reserve (53,000 hectares, western Kruger), students develop technical skills while learning ethical (伦理的) storytelling to drive positive change.(该计划由动物学家出身的电视主持人劳伦·阿瑟和电影制作人戴维·伊斯特创办，为学员提供野外实操体验。在为期四周、位于西部克鲁格蒂姆巴瓦蒂私人自然保护区（53,000公顷）的课程中，学生们在学习伦理叙事以推动积极变革的同时，提升技术技能)”可知，Too Wild Productions的最大特色是“实地训练”。故选C项。 【6题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段“A 2022 report revealed that while 25% of film award submissions featured African wildlife, only 7% were actually made in Africa by Africans.(2022年的一个报告显示，尽管25%的参赛影片以非洲野生动物为题材，却只有7%真正由非洲人在非洲制作)”可知，前后数字对比显示非洲人的声音很“稀少”。由此可知，划线词scanty意为“稀缺的、薄弱的”，与weak意思接近。故选C项。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据末段Arthur所说“Our biggest goal is to have production companies coming to us asking, “Hey, who are your local filmmakers? We want to hire them.” (我们最大的目标就是让制作公司主动来问：“你们有哪些本土电影人？我们要雇他们。”)”可知，她最想“建立可持续的本土人才库”。故选B项。 C In a surprising turn of events, Kathleen Murray, a resident of Tasmania, Australia, has secured victory in the globally recognized “World’s Ugliest Lawn” competition. What was once considered an eyesore (碍眼的东西), with dry yellow grass, drooping plants and holes dug by mice, has now become a symbol of water-saving skill. The competition, originating in drought-stricken Sweden, has gained widespread popularity, urging people around the world to appreciate the beauty in natural lawns (草坪) and prioritize water conservation. The “World’s Ugliest Lawn” contest had humble beginnings as a local contest on Sweden’s Gotland Island. The primary objective was to emphasize the critical importance of saving water and discourage the traditional use of water to maintain green lawns. The region, troubled by frequent droughts and water supply challenges due to geographical limitations in groundwater storage, saw this competition as a creative means to promote a vital message. American actor and environmental advocate Shailene Woodley, working as an ambassador for the competition, played a critical role in launching the international challenge. Woodley’s commitment to environmental causes and her influential status in the entertainment industry helped push the competition onto the global stage. In a statement to the press, Woodley expressed her support for the cause, stating, “This challenge is a great way to influence people to use less water.” The competition serves as a creative and entertaining method to raise awareness about the global water crisis, encouraging individuals to adopt more sustainable practices in maintaining their outdoor spaces. Kathleen Murray’s victory in the “World’s Ugliest Lawn” contest symbolizes a shift in viewpoint towards sustainable landscaping practices. As the movement gains momentum, individuals worldwide are encouraged to reconsider their approach to lawn care, valuing water conservation over the pursuit of perfect green lawns. The competition, with its unusual appeal, stands as a reminder that sometimes accepting the wild can lead to the conservation of the water resource in unexpected ways. 8. What inspired a Sweden’s island to host the “World’s Ugliest Lawn” competition? A. The love for creative lawn designs in dry areas. B. The lack of water caused by local geographical features. C. The request for the traditional way to water lawns. D. The desire to appreciate the natural beauty of lawns. 9. Woodley’s involvement in the contest was critical because of ________. A. her donation to the contest B. her acting role in films C. her worry about water crisis D. her celebrity identity 10. What message does the author communicate through Murray’s victory? A. Green lawns should be replaced by wild plants. B. Contests are an effective way to solve water crisis. C. Sustainable lawn care practices are being accepted. D. People change their view on the beauty of landscape. 11. What’s the author’s purpose in writing the passage? A. To discuss global water supply problems. B. To increase our environmental awareness. C. To encourage people to grow green lawns. D. To introduce a creative water-saving practice. 【答案】8. B 9. D 10. C 11. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍起源于瑞典的“世界最丑草坪”比赛，及其推广节水理念、引发全球关注的相关情况。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“The region, troubled by frequent droughts and water supply challenges due to geographical limitations in groundwater storage, saw this competition as a creative means to promote a vital message. (该地区因地下水储存的地理限制，频繁遭遇干旱和供水难题，将这项比赛视为传递重要信息的创意方式)”可知，瑞典该岛屿因地理特征导致缺水，因此举办了这项比赛。故选B项。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Woodley’s commitment to environmental causes and her influential status in the entertainment industry helped push the competition onto the global stage. (伍德莉对环保事业的投入以及她在娱乐行业的影响力，助力这项比赛走向了全球舞台)”可知，伍德莉的名人身份（娱乐行业的影响力）对比赛至关重要。故选D项。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Kathleen Murray’s victory in the “World’s Ugliest Lawn” contest symbolizes a shift in viewpoint towards sustainable landscaping practices. (凯瑟琳・默里在“世界最丑草坪”比赛中的胜利，象征着人们对可持续园林绿化方式的观念转变)”可知，作者通过默里的胜利传达出可持续的草坪养护方式正被人们接受的信息。故选C项。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“The competition, originating in drought-stricken Sweden, has gained widespread popularity, urging people around the world to appreciate the beauty in natural lawns and prioritize water conservation.(这项比赛起源于饱受干旱之苦的瑞典，现已受到广泛欢迎，呼吁世界各地的人们欣赏天然草坪之美，并优先考虑节约用水)”、第五段中的“The competition serves as a creative and entertaining method to raise awareness about the global water crisis, encouraging individuals to adopt more sustainable practices in maintaining their outdoor spaces. (该竞赛是一种创造性和娱乐性的方式，旨在提高人们对全球水危机的认识，鼓励个人在维护户外空间方面采取更可持续的做法)”可知，作者写这篇文章是为了介绍“世界最丑草坪”这一创意节水举措。故选D项。 D Elephants often get praise for their impressive memory. It’s commonly known that they can remember events from their past a year later. However, why do elephants have an extraordinary memory? Elephants possess a highly developed brain, especially the temporal lobe, which is linked to memory. Their brain structure bears a striking similarity to ours, with a large hippocampus responsible for emotions and awareness. This brain architecture enables elephants to remember complex social networks, and even individual humans and other animals they have encountered. An elephant’s brain, which can weigh up to 5 kilograms, also contributes to their cognitive abilities (认知能力). Studies have shown that elephants can perform tasks that require advanced problem-solving skills, indicating a high level of intelligence. This brain power allows elephants to engage in play, and use tools. Elephants can recognize their family members after decades of separation. After being shown bones from some dead elephants, elephants gently touch those from a member of their group. This suggests they recognize and remember family members even years after they passed away. Elephants are known to exhibit a wide range of emotions, including joy, sadness, and empathy (共鸣). Their memory plays a significant role in these emotional experiences. These emotional displays are not just limited to their own species; elephants also show empathy towards other animals and even humans. Elephants are known for their long migrations (迁徙) in search of food and water. Their memory plays a significant role in these journeys. They can remember the locations of water and food sources over vast distances and many years. This ability is particularly important in the African plain, where resources can be scarce and widely spread. Elephants use recognizable objects or the sun as a reference to find the limited water and food. Additionally, elephants can change their migration routes in response to environmental changes, showing their adaptability and foresight. Elephants are good at long-term memory, but their short memory is less remarkable. Besides, a strong long-term memory does not mean elephants remember everything, but instead that they store sensory information important to their survival. 12. Which aspect of elephants is mainly talked about in paragraph 2? A. The establishment of their social network. B. The role of their heavy brain in cognition. C. Their brain architecture for good memory. D. Their ability of emotions and self-awareness. 13. What does the author want to illustrate with elephants’ gentle touch on bones? A. Their long-term memory. B. Their adaptability and foresight. C. Their skills of using tools. D. Their dependence on group members. 14. How do elephants navigate during long migrations? A. By observing stars and moonlight. B. By finding landmarks and the sun. C. By following the herd leader blindly. D. By remembering human-made paths. 15. What is the main idea of the text? A. How elephants develop the emotional bonds. B. What good memory can help elephants do. C. How memory enables elephants to find food. D. What makes elephants possess advanced skills. 【答案】12. C 13. A 14. B 15. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍大象拥有非凡记忆力的原因，以及记忆力在其生活各方面发挥的重要作用。 【12题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第二段中的“Elephants possess a highly developed brain, especially the temporal lobe, which is linked to memory. Their brain structure bears a striking similarity to ours, with a large hippocampus responsible for emotions and awareness. This brain architecture enables elephants to remember complex social networks, and even individual humans and other animals they have encountered. An elephant’s brain, which can weigh up to 5 kilograms, also contributes to their cognitive abilities. (大象拥有高度发达的大脑，尤其是与记忆相关的颞叶。它们的大脑结构与我们人类极为相似，拥有一个负责情绪和意识的大型海马体。这种大脑结构使大象能够记住复杂的社交网络，甚至是它们遇到过的单个人类和其他动物。大象的大脑重量可达5公斤，这也有助于它们的认知能力)”可知，第二段主要讲述了大象拥有良好记忆力的大脑结构基础。故选C项。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Elephants can recognize their family members after decades of separation. After being shown bones from some dead elephants, elephants gently touch those from a member of their group. This suggests they recognize and remember family members even years after they passed away. (大象在分离数十年后仍能认出自己的家庭成员。当看到一些死去大象的骨头时，大象会轻轻触碰来自它们群体成员的骨头。这表明它们即使在家庭成员去世多年后仍能认出并记住它们)”可知，作者用大象轻轻触碰骨头的例子，是为了说明它们的长期记忆力。故选A项。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段中的“Elephants use recognizable objects or the sun as a reference to find the limited water and food. (大象会利用可识别的物体或太阳作为参照物来寻找有限的水和食物)”可知，大象在长途迁徙中通过寻找地标（可识别的物体）和太阳来导航。故选B项。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，并根据第一段中的“However, why do elephants have an extraordinary memory? (然而，大象为什么拥有非凡的记忆力呢？)可知，文章介绍大象拥有非凡记忆力的原因，以及记忆力在其生活各方面发挥的重要作用。核心是围绕大象良好记忆力的作用展开。故选B项。 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。 Sportsmanship is a very important aspect of athletics including fair play, respect, and honesty. ____16____ As is often mentioned, friendship comes first and competition second. Let’s find some best practices for promoting fair play and respect among athletes. Sportsmanship starts with the athletes themselves. Leading by example is critical in setting the climate for fair play and respect. Athletes should demonstrate honesty, humility, and respect for opponents, officials, and teammates. They should follow the rules, accept decisions gracefully, and recognize outstanding performances. ____17____ Effective and respectful communication is essential in promoting sportsmanship. ____18____ This kind of communication helps solve conflicts (冲突), enhances understanding, and promotes a positive atmosphere. Encouraging athletes to express their opinions respectfully creates an environment where differences are accepted and peacefully addresses conflicts. ____19____ Coaches and officials play a significant role in emphasizing the fairness of the competition by ensuring that rules are supported constantly. They should prioritize honesty and prevent cheating, disrespect, or rude behavior. By emphasizing fair play, athletes learn to compete with honor, respect their opponents’ abilities, and understand that the true value of victory lies in the process and effort. The effort and improvement of athletes should be celebrated. Sportsmanship values effort, improvement, and personal growth as much as victory. Coaches, parents, and teammates should recognize and celebrate the commitment, determination, and struggle demonstrated by athletes. ____20____ This can help athletes develop a healthy mindset, which influences them positively in all aspects. A. Fair play lies at the heart of sportsmanship. B. Schools should provide training programs for athletes. C. It’s better to focus on the journey rather than the result. D. Athletes should have constructive dialogue with opponents. E. It goes beyond competition, emphasizing morality and values. F. Participation of athletes of all levels promotes a sense of belonging. G. With these values, athletes can inspire others to have sportsmanship. 【答案】16. E 17. G 18. D 19. A 20. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，围绕“体育精神”展开论述，强调公平竞赛、尊重、诚实等核心价值观，并提出运动员、教练、裁判及家长等各方在弘扬体育精神中的具体做法，旨在营造积极健康的竞技氛围。 【16题详解】 上文“Sportsmanship is a very important aspect of athletics including fair play, respect, and honesty. (体育精神是体育运动中非常重要的方面，包括公平竞争、尊重和诚实。)”总述体育精神内涵，空格处应进一步升华其意义，E项“It goes beyond competition, emphasizing morality and values. (它超越了比赛本身，强调道德与价值观。)”与前文形成递进，概括体育精神的更高层次，故选E。 【17题详解】 上文“They should follow the rules, accept decisions gracefully, and recognize outstanding performances. (他们应遵守规则，优雅地接受裁决，并认可出色表现。)”列举运动员以身作则的具体行为，G项“With these values, athletes can inspire others to have sportsmanship. (凭借这些价值观，运动员能激励他人也拥有体育精神。)”总结其示范效应，these values也指代上文中出现的各种优秀的价值观。故选G。 【18题详解】 上文“Effective and respectful communication is essential in promoting sportsmanship. (有效且尊重的沟通对弘扬体育精神至关重要。)”提出沟通的重要性，D项“Athletes should have constructive dialogue with opponents. (运动员应与对手进行建设性对话。)”给出具体沟通方式，与主旨一致，故选D。 【19题详解】 下文“Coaches and officials play a significant role in emphasizing the fairness of the competition by ensuring that rules are supported constantly. (教练和裁判通过始终维护规则，在强调比赛公平性方面发挥重要作用。)”指出公平是核心，A项“Fair play lies at the heart of sportsmanship. (公平竞争是体育精神的核心。)”直接点题，故选A。 【20题详解】 上文“Sportsmanship values effort, improvement, and personal growth as much as victory. (体育精神重视努力、进步和个人成长，其程度不亚于胜利。)”强调过程与成长，C项“It’s better to focus on the journey rather than the result. (更应关注过程而非结果。)”与之完全对应，强调过程而不是结果。故选C。 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。 Kristina Smithe participated in the California International Marathon in 2019. When she grabbed cups of water to get refreshed, she started to think about how much waste such events produce. On the flight home, she did the ____21____: 9,000 runners, 17 aid stations, and around 150,000 cups were used once and ____22____. “I was just shocked that, even in environmentally aware California, the event is not ____23____,” Smithe said. After some more research, she realized that billions of such single-use plastic cups are abandoned globally each year, a practice that adds significant ____24____ pressure. That ____25____ her idea for something more durable (耐用的) — a lightweight silicone cup that could be used ____26____. After working out a design, Smithe ____27____ her first shipment of such cups and then ____28____ them at a race. As she was getting her business ____29____, Smithe emailed more race directors to persuade them to use silicone cups. So far Smithe has taken her cups to 137 races and ____30____ 902,000 single-use ones from the landfill (垃圾填埋场). “It’s just a solution to a problem that has been ____31____ for a long time,” Smithe said. Yet the ____32____ is that the cup rentals cost race directors a few more cents than other options. “While the solution can not fully ____33____ the issue, the practicability is there,” Smithe said. “I think in general, high ____34____ of such a solution is what helps bring costs down and really maximize environmental ____35____ that we could get.” 21. A. investigation B. interaction C. calculation D. reservation 22. A. made out B. thrown away C. handed out D. put away 23. A. acceptable B. predictable C. affordable D. sustainable 24. A. cultural B. academic C. environmental D. psychological 25. A. stimulated B. contradicted C. delayed D. borrowed 26. A. immediately B. repeatedly C. automatically D. normally 27. A. ordered B. replaced C. counted D. weighed 28. A. labeled B. sorted C. tested D. washed 29. A. off the ground B. on the shelf C. between the lines D. behind the scenes 30. A. charted B. spared C. collected D. distributed 31. A. explained B. expected C. handled D. ignored 32. A. difference B. disadvantage C. condition D. suggestion 33. A. avoid B. describe C. tackle D. demonstrate 34. A. adoption B. demand C. volume D. quality 35. A. concerns B. concepts C. policies D. benefits 【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D 24. C 25. A 26. B 27. A 28. C 29. A 30. B 31. D 32. B 33. C 34. A 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述Kristina Smithe发现马拉松赛事一次性塑料杯的浪费问题，发明可重复使用硅胶杯并推广的故事。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在回家的航班上，她算了一笔账：9000名跑步者，17个补给站，大约15万个杯子只用了一次就被扔掉了。A. investigation调查；B. interaction互动；C. calculation计算；D. reservation预订。根据下文“9,000 runners, 17 aid stations, and around 150,000 cups”的具体数字，可知此处是她进行了计算。故选C。 【22题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：在回家的航班上，她算了一笔账：9000名跑步者，17个补给站，大约15万个杯子只用了一次就被扔掉了。A. made out辨认出；B. thrown away扔掉；C. handed out分发；D. put away收好。根据上文“how much waste such events produce”可知，赛事产生大量浪费，杯子只用一次就被丢弃。故选B。 【23题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“我很震惊，即使在环保意识较强的加州，这项活动也不是可持续的。”斯密思说。A. acceptable可接受的；B. predictable可预测的；C. affordable负担得起的；D. sustainable可持续的。结合上文“how much waste such events produce.”提到的一次性杯子浪费问题，可知该活动不符合可持续发展理念。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：经过进一步研究，她意识到全球每年有数十亿个这样的一次性塑料杯被丢弃，这种做法带来了巨大的环境压力。A. cultural文化的；B. academic学术的；C. environmental环境的；D. psychological心理的。根据上文“how much waste such events produce.”并结合常识可知，一次性塑料杯丢弃会污染环境，带来环境压力。故选C。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这激发了她的想法，想要创造一种更耐用的东西——一个可以重复使用的轻质硅胶杯。A. stimulated激发；B. contradicted反驳；C. delayed推迟；D. borrowed借用。根据上文“how much waste such events produce.”和下文“her idea for something more durable (耐用的) ”可知，看到一次性杯子的浪费问题，激发了她发明耐用杯子的想法。故选A。 【26题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：这激发了她的想法，想要创造一种更耐用的东西——一个可以重复使用的轻质硅胶杯。A. immediately立刻；B. repeatedly重复地；C. automatically自动地；D. normally正常地。根据上文“more durable”可知，硅胶杯耐用，可重复使用。故选B。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：确定设计方案后，斯密思订购了第一批这种杯子，然后在一场比赛中进行了测试。A. ordered订购；B. replaced替换；C. counted计数；D. weighed称重。结合下文“first shipment”，可知此处是订购了杯子。故选A。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：确定设计方案后，斯密思订购了第一批这种杯子，然后在一场比赛中进行了测试。A. labeled标记；B. sorted分类；C. tested测试；D. washed清洗。根据“them at a race.”和常识可知新发明的杯子需要在比赛中测试实用性。故选C。 【29题详解】 考查固定短语辨析。句意：在她的生意起步时，斯密思给更多的赛事总监发邮件，说服他们使用硅胶杯。A. off the ground起步、开始；B. on the shelf搁置；C. between the lines言外之意；D. behind the scenes幕后。根据下文“Smithe emailed more race directors to persuade them to use silicone cups.”推广硅胶杯的行为，可知此处指生意刚起步。故选A。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：到目前为止，斯密思已经把她的杯子带到了137场比赛中，使902,000个一次性杯子免于被送到垃圾填埋场。A. charted绘制图表；B. spared使免于；C. collected收集；D. distributed分配。根据上文“her idea for something more durable (耐用的) —a lightweight silicone cup that could be used   . ”可知，使用硅胶杯替代一次性杯子，让一次性杯子免于被丢弃到垃圾填埋场。故选B。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“这只是一个解决长期被忽视的问题的方案，”斯密思说。A. explained解释；B. expected期待；C. handled处理；D. ignored忽视。根据上文“On the flight home, she did the   : 9,000 runners, 17 aid stations, and around 150,000 cups were used once and   .”可知赛事一次性杯子浪费问题长期存在却未被解决，即被忽视。故选D。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，缺点是租赁杯子的成本比其他选择多花赛事总监几美分。A. difference差异；B. disadvantage缺点；C. condition条件；D. suggestion建议。根据下文“cost race directors a few more cents”可知，成本更高是硅胶杯的缺点。故选B。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“虽然这个解决方案不能完全解决问题，但实用性是存在的，” 斯密思说。A. avoid避免；B. describe描述；C. tackle解决；D. demonstrate展示。根据下文“the practicability is there”和表示转折的while可知，此处指硅胶杯不能完全解决一次性杯子的浪费问题。故选C。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：“我认为总的来说，这种解决方案的高采用率有助于降低成本，并真正最大化我们能获得的环境效益。”A. adoption采用；B. demand需求；C. volume数量；D. quality质量。根据下文“what helps bring costs down”和常识可知，高采用率才能降低成本。故选A。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：“我认为总的来说，这种解决方案的高采用率有助于降低成本，并真正最大化我们能获得的环境效益。”A. concerns担忧；B. concepts概念；C. policies政策；D. benefits效益。根据上文“her idea for something more durable (耐用的) — a lightweight silicone cup that could be used   .”可知，使用硅胶杯替代一次性杯子，能带来环境方面的好处，即环境效益。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，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Hu Yuwei, chief policy analyst at China Securities, said the next five-year blueprint will place greater ____36____ (emphasize) on innovation-driven growth, green and low-carbon development, and digital transformation. China’s innovation capacity ____37____ (rise) rapidly over the past few years. According to the “Global Innovation Index 2025” report released by the World Intellectual Property Organization, China has increased to 10th place in the global innovation ranking for 2025, up one spot from last year, ____38____ (mark) its first entry into the top 10. However, Hu warned that challenges remain. “Our basic research remains relatively weak ____39____ sufficient concentration of scientific resources and systematic advantage in original innovation.” Hu suggested that during the next five years, China should strengthen its national ____40____ (strategy) science, enhance self-reliance in new ____41____ (technology), and promote advanced, smart and green manufacturing. Global executives appreciated China’s ongoing efforts ____42____ (stimulate) new quality productive forces, saying that multinational corporations will see rising opportunities in the next few years. “I don’t see China only as just the market. I think China has probably become an engine for some specific innovations, ____43____ we can develop elsewhere,” said Estelle Brachlianoff, CEO of Veolia, ____44____ Italian transnational group focusing on ecological environment and resource management. Marc Horn, president of Merck China, said China is an important source of innovation. “We are very confident in staying the course and remaining ____45____ (commit) to our investments (here in China).” 【答案】36. emphasis 37. has risen 38. marking 39. without 40. strategic 41. technologies 42. to stimulate 43. which 44. an 45. committed 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍中国创新能力近年快速提升及全球排名进步，同时提及现存挑战、发展建议与跨国企业对中国市场的信心。 【36题详解】 考查名词。句意：中国证券首席政策分析师胡玉伟表示，未来五年规划将更重视创新驱动增长、绿色低碳发展和数字化转型。place emphasis on是固定短语，意为“重视……”，且emphasis为不可数名词。故填emphasis。 【37题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：在过去几年里，中国的创新能力迅速提升。根据时间状语over the past few years可知，句子应用现在完成时，主语China’s innovation capacity为单数，助动词用has。故填has risen。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：根据世界知识产权组织发布的《2025 年全球创新指数》报告，中国2025年全球创新排名升至第10位，较上年提升 1 位，首次进入前10名。句中已有谓语动词has increased，此处应用非谓语动词作状语，mark与前面的整个句子构成主动关系，表示自然而然的结果，所以用现在分词作结果状语。故填marking。 【39题详解】 考查介词。句意：我们的基础研究相对薄弱，缺乏足够的科研资源集中和原始创新的系统优势。结合句意，此处表示“缺乏”，应用介词without。故填without。 【40题详解】 考查形容词。句意：胡建议，未来五年，中国应加强国家战略科技力量，增强新技术自主可控能力，推动高端、智能、绿色制造发展。此处修饰名词science，需用strategy的形容词形式strategic“战略的”，strategic science 表示“战略科技”。故填strategic。 【41题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：胡建议，未来五年，中国应加强国家战略科技力量，增强新技术自主可控能力，推动高端、智能、绿色制造发展。technology为可数名词，前面无不定冠词修饰，结合语境此处表示“多种新技术”，应用复数形式 technologies。故填technologies。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：全球高管赞赏中国持续发力培育新质生产力，并表示跨国公司在未来几年将迎来更多机遇。名词efforts后常接不定式作后置定语，efforts to do sth.“做某事的努力”，所以此处用to stimulate。故填to stimulate。 【43题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：威立雅集团首席执行官埃斯特尔・布拉利亚诺夫说：“我不认为中国只是一个市场。我认为中国可能已经成为某些特定创新的引擎，这些创新我们可以在其他地方推广。” 威立雅是一家专注于生态环境和资源管理的意大利跨国集团。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词为some specific innovations，指物，关系词在从句中作develop的宾语，所以用关系代词which引导。故填which。 【44题详解】 考查冠词。句意：威立雅集团首席执行官埃斯特尔・布拉利亚诺夫说：“我不认为中国只是一个市场。我认为中国可能已经成为某些特定创新的引擎，这些创新我们可以在其他地方推广。” 威立雅是一家专注于生态环境和资源管理的意大利跨国集团。此处表示“一家意大利跨国集团”，为泛指，Italian是以元音音素开头的单词，所以用不定冠词an。故填an。 【45题详解】 考查形容词。句意：默克中国总裁马克・霍恩表示，中国是重要的创新源泉。“我们非常有信心坚持下去，并继续致力于我们（在中国）的投资。” 此处应用形容词作表语，committed为形容词，意为“坚定的；尽心尽力的”，remain committed to 表示“致力于……”。故填committed。 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，11月1日你在南京奥体中心观看了“苏超”（江苏省城市足球联赛）决赛——南通VS泰州(3：4)。请你给美国朋友Jim写一封邮件分享这次足球盛宴，内容包括： 1. 比赛过程和结果； 2. 你的感受。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 参考词汇 score a goal 进球; penalty shootout 点球大战 Dear Jim, I’m writing to share with you the final of the Jiangsu Football City League, known as “Su Chao”, which took place at Nanjing Olympic Sports Center on November 1. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Possible version: Dear Jim, I’m writing to share with you the final of the Jiangsu Football City League, known as “Su Chao”, which took place at Nanjing Olympic Sports Center on November 1. The match between Nantong and Taizhou was unbelievably tense and impressive. The players of both teams performed wonderfully on the field, and the fans cheered for their teams like crazy. However, no goals could be scored during regular time. The winner was determined by a penalty shootout. In the end, Taizhou defeated Nantong by a score of 4 to 3, becoming the champion, and Nantong had to settle for the second place. I was deeply impressed by the players’ skills and the team spirit of all the players, which reminded me why I love this sport so much. I really wish you could have experienced it with me! Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以李华的名义给美国朋友Jim写一封邮件，分享11月1日观看的足球盛宴——“苏超”决赛。 【详解】1.词汇积累 难以置信地：unbelievably→incredibly 打败：defeat→beat 举办：take place→be held 紧张的：tense→strained 2.句式拓展 合并简单句 原句：The match between Nantong and Taizhou was unbelievably tense and impressive. The players of both teams performed wonderfully on the field, and the fans cheered for their teams like crazy. 拓展句：The match between Nantong and Taizhou was unbelievably tense and impressive, where the players of both teams performed wonderfully on the field, and the fans cheered for their teams like crazy. 【点睛】【高分句型1】In the end, Taizhou defeated Nantong by a score of 4 to 3, becoming the champion, and Nantong had to settle for the second place.（运用了现在分词作状语） 【高分句型2】 I was deeply impressed by the players’ skills and the team spirit of all the players, which reminded me why I love this sport so much.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句和why引导的宾语从句） 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。 Last weekend, our school painting club was set to host a major exhibition on Monday. As the person responsible for the event, I was busy with the preparations. The room was filled with both excitement and pressure. I was carefully placing each painting in the right place, making sure they were perfectly spaced. At the same time, I was setting up the lighting to show the details of the artworks and preparing the informational cards that would go with each piece. The clock was running, and I had a mountain of tasks to complete. In the middle of all this, I realized that Mike, who was supposed to help with the setup, was nowhere to be found. Just as I was about to call him to check where he was, my phone rang. It was Mike. “I’m really sorry for not being there on time,” he said, his voice filled with worry. ‌“My mom suddenly fell ill, and I have to stay with her. I’m afraid I won’t be able to help today.” Realizing the seriousness of his situation, I asked him to take care of his mother. I understood family always came first. However, there was a lot of work to be done, and Mike’s absence left a big gap in our preparations. He was supposed to help with setting up the larger paintings and managing the guestbook. Other members of our team had their own tasks to complete. With no one else around at that moment, I was at a loss what to do. I couldn’t hide my growing frustration. As I stood there, trying to figure out a solution, my friend John happened to walk by. Noticing the worried look on my face, he came to my side and asked if something was wrong. I quickly explained the situation, telling him that Mike’s sudden absence had messed up our schedule. John listened carefully and then said, “It sounds like you need someone to step in and take over some of the tasks. I can help out.” Hearing his words, the weight lifted off me. 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。 John then came to work on the tasks with our team. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ On Monday morning, we gladly guided the visitors who attended the exhibition. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 John then came to work on the tasks with our team. He rolled up his sleeves and got right to work. He helped with setting up the larger paintings, carefully positioning them to create the best visual effect. His artistic eye and steady hand made a significant difference. Meanwhile, he also managed the guestbook, ensuring that every visitor had the opportunity to leave their thoughts and comments. With his help, the preparations were completed smoothly and ahead of schedule. We were all grateful for his unexpected assistance. On Monday morning, we gladly guided the visitors who attended the exhibition. The exhibition was a huge success. The paintings were beautifully displayed, and the lighting enhanced their beauty. The informational cards provided valuable insights into each piece. The guests were impressed by the quality of the artworks and the professional setup. Many of them praised our efforts and the creativity of the club members. We received numerous positive comments in the guestbook. Thanks to John’s help, we were able to host a memorable event and showcase the talent of our painting club. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了学校绘画俱乐部举办展览，作者的工作因Mike的缺席而陷入困境，这时John主动帮忙，最终展览成功举办。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“John然后和我们的团队一起开始工作。”可知，第一段可描写John具体帮忙做了哪些事情，以及在他的帮助下展览的准备工作进展顺利。 ②由第二段首句内容“周一早上，我们很高兴地引导参加展览的游客。”可知，第二段可描写展览的情况，包括游客的反应、对俱乐部成员的赞扬以及对John帮助的感谢。 2. 续写线索：John帮忙布置展览——准备工作顺利完成——展览成功——游客赞扬——感谢John 3. 词汇激活： 行为类： ①卷起袖子：roll up one’s sleeves/up one’s sleeves ②协助：help/assist ③完成：complete/finish/accomplish 情绪类： ①感激的：grateful/thankful ②赞扬：praise/speak highly of 【点睛】[高分句型1] He helped with setting up the larger paintings, carefully positioning them to create the best visual effect.(运用了现在分词positioning作伴随状语) [高分句型2] Meanwhile, he also managed the guestbook, ensuring that every visitor had the opportunity to leave their thoughts and comments.(运用了that引导宾语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025-2026(上)高二年级期中调研测试 英语 注意事项 考生在答题前请认真阅读本注意事项及各题答题要求： 1. 本试卷共 10 页，包含听力(共 30 分)、阅读(共 50 分)、语言运用(共 30 分)、写作(共40 分)四部分。本次考试满分为 150 分，考试时间为 120 分钟。 2. 答题前，请您务必将自己的姓名、考试号等用黑色 0.5 毫米签字笔填写在答题卡上。 3. 作答非选择题必须用书写黑色字迹的 0.5 毫米签字笔写在答题卡上的指定位置，在其它位置作答一律无效。 第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分 30 分) 第一节(共 5 小题; 每题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分) 听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What are the speakers doing? A. Doing an experiment. B. Purchasing goods. C. Visiting a factory. 2. When did China Space Day start? A. In 2016. B. In 2015. C. In 2014. 3. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Mother and son. B. Teacher and student. C. Classmates. 4. What does Anna mean? A. She intends to cancel the match. B. She’s willing to be the man’s partner. C. She thinks they will lose the championship. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Tips on choosing suitable toys. B. The ban on selling carrot knife toys. C. The most popular toys in recent times. 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，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、7 题。 6. Why does the woman talk to the man? A. To adopt a pet. B. To find a part - time job. C. To engage in volunteer work. 7. What is the woman? A. A student. B. A pet shop owner. C. A tour guide. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What makes the museum unique? A. Featuring local artworks. B. Being dedicated to laughter. C. Offering interactive experiences. 9. How much does a senior need to pay for admission? A. €10. B. €12. C. €15. 10. What is Lily’s attitude toward exhibits in the museum? A. Favorable. B. Hesitant. C. Unfavorable. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Where does the conversation take place? A. At a studio. B. At a meeting room. C. In a marine research lab. 12. What is the purpose of the government’s new planning? A. To create job opportunities. B. To improve the environment. C. To drive local economic growth. 13. What does the man consider important? A. Prosperous tourism. B. Sustainable development. C. Untouched marine ecosystems. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What did Cindy think of the activity? A. Quite tiring. B. Surprisingly fun. C. Extremely competitive. 15. What is special about the Parkrun activity? A. It requires a registration fee. B. It has a contest - based ranking system. C. It offers a great community atmosphere. 16. What do we know about the man? A. He likes morning runs. B. He doesn’t get much exercise. C. He refused to join the sports match. 17. Why does Cindy mention the 70 - year - old lady? A. To show that the event lacks challenges. B. To praise the sportsmanship of the elderly. C. To prove that the fitness level isn’t required. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What catalogue can the book fall into? A. Science fiction. B. Biography. C. Fantasy. 19. Why did Dawn Casey choose the old stories? A. They’re truly precious. B. They’re really funny. C. They’re easy to read. 20. What is the book most likely to encourage readers to do? A. Explore nature. B. Love their family. C. Cherish friendship. 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 Digital Age Expo 2026 Where: digitalageexpo.com When: Wednesday to Friday, Aug 26 to Aug 28, 2026 Free registration For over 3 years, our events have connected thousands of business owners and emerging entrepreneurs (企业家), sharing a wealth of knowledge, skills, and advice in the United Kingdom and the British Isles. B2B Growth Hub Limited holds some of the biggest events in the Isle of Man and some counties of the United Kingdom. Being held on a virtual platform, our shows couldn’t be better connected to all the businesses in the UK and the British Isles. This event offers free registration and is powered by TILLU-Virtual Exhibition. Why you should attend Digital Age Expo is not just about selling products to increase your sales. Companies also use the opportunity to learn about new trends, technologies, and competitors. We are anticipating that over 1,500 businesses will be exhibiting. There are multiple opportunities for you to show your business and services to increase your visibility to a wide audience at a budget that works for you. How to attend The virtual show works much the same as a “real” event. There is a reception desk, where you can register for conference speakers, and you can see a list of exhibitors and “wander” around at your own pace from the comfort of your office or home. If you purchase a stand (展位), you can interact with potential clients, arrange meetings, show company videos, and give an introduction of your products. At the same time, guests can collect your company literature and store it. Hurry up! Our tickets are selling fast, and exhibition stands are running out. 1. What can we know about Digital Age Expo? A. It has run for over a decade. B. It requires a low registration fee. C. It lasts three days for the 2026 event. D. It is mainly targeted at global investors. 2. What is the event’s benefit besides increasing sales? A. Securing over 1,500 new customers. B. Developing new products with experts. C. Winning awards for technological innovation. D. Gaining insights into new trends and competitors. 3. What can you do if you purchase a stand at the virtual show? A. Register for the event speakers. B. Explore the exhibition casually. C. Present product demonstrations. D. Collect other companies’ literature. B Fabian Mdluli grew up in Acornhoek, a rural town that borders Greater Kruger National Park. The park, home to lions, elephants, rhinos, and over 147 animal species, draws nearly two million visitors yearly. Like many young people living near one of South Africa’s 1,690 protected areas, however, 23-year-old Mdluli had never seen the country’s wildlife in person. Last year, Fabian Mdluli became the first fully sponsored student in an initiative by Too Wild Productions to train South Africa’s next generation of wildlife filmmakers. Founded by zoologist-turned TV presenter Lauren Arthur and filmmaker David Eastaugh, the program provides hands-on experience in the wild. During the four-week course in Timbavati Private Nature Reserve (53,000 hectares, western Kruger), students develop technical skills while learning ethical (伦理的) storytelling to drive positive change. Mdluli describes it as transformational. “It helped me discover my passion — editing. It’s all about constructing the story.” While Africa is a primary setting for many internationally acclaimed (受到称赞的) wildlife films, African voices remain scanty behind the camera. A 2022 report revealed that while 25% of film award submissions featured African wildlife, only 7% were actually made in Africa by Africans. A recent UNESCO report confirmed that the film and audiovisual sector in Africa generated just 20 billion. At the same time, youth unemployment stands at more than 65% in rural communities within the Greater Kruger area, where poverty and unemployment are driving factors behind environmental challenges such as human-wildlife conflict. “We’ve seen these challenges with our own eyes and, while we don’t think we can solve these problems alone, we want to ensure those who live closest to these ecosystems have the tools, knowledge and opportunity to tell their own stories,” says Arthur. While Mdluli has joined Too Wild as a junior editor, he’s eager to take on new opportunities in the industry. Arthur says they’ll support him, as well as their current sponsored students, as much as they can. “Our biggest goal is to have production companies coming to us asking, ‘Hey, who are your local filmmakers? We want to hire them,’” says Arthur. 4. What can we know about young people near the protected areas? A. They benefit from wildlife tourism. B. They all receive filmmaking training. C. They have little contact with wildlife. D. They can visit national parks regularly. 5. What is the feature of Too Wild Productions? A. It offers degree certificates. B. It focuses on studio production. C. It provides practical field training. D. It admits international filmmakers. 6. What does the underlined word “scanty” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Calm. B. Conventional. C. Weak. D. Confident. 7. What is Arthur’s main expectation for the initiative? A. To produce popular wildlife films. B. To build a lasting local talent pool. C. To encourage youths to work independently. D. To arouse youths’ interest in the film industry. C In a surprising turn of events, Kathleen Murray, a resident of Tasmania, Australia, has secured victory in the globally recognized “World’s Ugliest Lawn” competition. What was once considered an eyesore (碍眼的东西), with dry yellow grass, drooping plants and holes dug by mice, has now become a symbol of water-saving skill. The competition, originating in drought-stricken Sweden, has gained widespread popularity, urging people around the world to appreciate the beauty in natural lawns (草坪) and prioritize water conservation. The “World’s Ugliest Lawn” contest had humble beginnings as a local contest on Sweden’s Gotland Island. The primary objective was to emphasize the critical importance of saving water and discourage the traditional use of water to maintain green lawns. The region, troubled by frequent droughts and water supply challenges due to geographical limitations in groundwater storage, saw this competition as a creative means to promote a vital message. American actor and environmental advocate Shailene Woodley, working as an ambassador for the competition, played a critical role in launching the international challenge. Woodley’s commitment to environmental causes and her influential status in the entertainment industry helped push the competition onto the global stage. In a statement to the press, Woodley expressed her support for the cause, stating, “This challenge is a great way to influence people to use less water.” The competition serves as a creative and entertaining method to raise awareness about the global water crisis, encouraging individuals to adopt more sustainable practices in maintaining their outdoor spaces. Kathleen Murray’s victory in the “World’s Ugliest Lawn” contest symbolizes a shift in viewpoint towards sustainable landscaping practices. As the movement gains momentum, individuals worldwide are encouraged to reconsider their approach to lawn care, valuing water conservation over the pursuit of perfect green lawns. The competition, with its unusual appeal, stands as a reminder that sometimes accepting the wild can lead to the conservation of the water resource in unexpected ways. 8. What inspired a Sweden’s island to host the “World’s Ugliest Lawn” competition? A. The love for creative lawn designs in dry areas. B. The lack of water caused by local geographical features. C. The request for the traditional way to water lawns. D. The desire to appreciate the natural beauty of lawns. 9. Woodley’s involvement in the contest was critical because of ________. A. her donation to the contest B. her acting role in films C. her worry about water crisis D. her celebrity identity 10. What message does the author communicate through Murray’s victory? A. Green lawns should be replaced by wild plants. B. Contests are an effective way to solve water crisis. C. Sustainable lawn care practices are being accepted. D. People change their view on the beauty of landscape. 11. What’s the author’s purpose in writing the passage? A. To discuss global water supply problems. B. To increase our environmental awareness. C. To encourage people to grow green lawns. D. To introduce a creative water-saving practice. D Elephants often get praise for their impressive memory. It’s commonly known that they can remember events from their past a year later. However, why do elephants have an extraordinary memory? Elephants possess a highly developed brain, especially the temporal lobe, which is linked to memory. Their brain structure bears a striking similarity to ours, with a large hippocampus responsible for emotions and awareness. This brain architecture enables elephants to remember complex social networks, and even individual humans and other animals they have encountered. An elephant’s brain, which can weigh up to 5 kilograms, also contributes to their cognitive abilities (认知能力). Studies have shown that elephants can perform tasks that require advanced problem-solving skills, indicating a high level of intelligence. This brain power allows elephants to engage in play, and use tools. Elephants can recognize their family members after decades of separation. After being shown bones from some dead elephants, elephants gently touch those from a member of their group. This suggests they recognize and remember family members even years after they passed away. Elephants are known to exhibit a wide range of emotions, including joy, sadness, and empathy (共鸣). Their memory plays a significant role in these emotional experiences. These emotional displays are not just limited to their own species; elephants also show empathy towards other animals and even humans. Elephants are known for their long migrations (迁徙) in search of food and water. Their memory plays a significant role in these journeys. They can remember the locations of water and food sources over vast distances and many years. This ability is particularly important in the African plain, where resources can be scarce and widely spread. Elephants use recognizable objects or the sun as a reference to find the limited water and food. Additionally, elephants can change their migration routes in response to environmental changes, showing their adaptability and foresight. Elephants are good at long-term memory, but their short memory is less remarkable. Besides, a strong long-term memory does not mean elephants remember everything, but instead that they store sensory information important to their survival. 12. Which aspect of elephants is mainly talked about in paragraph 2? A. The establishment of their social network. B. The role of their heavy brain in cognition. C. Their brain architecture for good memory. D. Their ability of emotions and self-awareness. 13. What does the author want to illustrate with elephants’ gentle touch on bones? A. Their long-term memory. B. Their adaptability and foresight. C. Their skills of using tools. D. Their dependence on group members. 14. How do elephants navigate during long migrations? A. By observing stars and moonlight. B. By finding landmarks and the sun. C. By following the herd leader blindly. D. By remembering human-made paths. 15. What is the main idea of the text? A. How elephants develop the emotional bonds. B. What good memory can help elephants do. C. How memory enables elephants to find food. D. What makes elephants possess advanced skills. 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。 Sportsmanship is a very important aspect of athletics including fair play, respect, and honesty. ____16____ As is often mentioned, friendship comes first and competition second. Let’s find some best practices for promoting fair play and respect among athletes. Sportsmanship starts with the athletes themselves. Leading by example is critical in setting the climate for fair play and respect. Athletes should demonstrate honesty, humility, and respect for opponents, officials, and teammates. They should follow the rules, accept decisions gracefully, and recognize outstanding performances. ____17____ Effective and respectful communication is essential in promoting sportsmanship. ____18____ This kind of communication helps solve conflicts (冲突), enhances understanding, and promotes a positive atmosphere. Encouraging athletes to express their opinions respectfully creates an environment where differences are accepted and peacefully addresses conflicts. ____19____ Coaches and officials play a significant role in emphasizing the fairness of the competition by ensuring that rules are supported constantly. They should prioritize honesty and prevent cheating, disrespect, or rude behavior. By emphasizing fair play, athletes learn to compete with honor, respect their opponents’ abilities, and understand that the true value of victory lies in the process and effort. The effort and improvement of athletes should be celebrated. Sportsmanship values effort, improvement, and personal growth as much as victory. Coaches, parents, and teammates should recognize and celebrate the commitment, determination, and struggle demonstrated by athletes. ____20____ This can help athletes develop a healthy mindset, which influences them positively in all aspects. A. Fair play lies at the heart of sportsmanship. B. Schools should provide training programs for athletes. C. It’s better to focus on the journey rather than the result. D. Athletes should have constructive dialogue with opponents. E. It goes beyond competition, emphasizing morality and values. F. Participation of athletes of all levels promotes a sense of belonging. G. With these values, athletes can inspire others to have sportsmanship. 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。 Kristina Smithe participated in the California International Marathon in 2019. When she grabbed cups of water to get refreshed, she started to think about how much waste such events produce. On the flight home, she did the ____21____: 9,000 runners, 17 aid stations, and around 150,000 cups were used once and ____22____. “I was just shocked that, even in environmentally aware California, the event is not ____23____,” Smithe said. After some more research, she realized that billions of such single-use plastic cups are abandoned globally each year, a practice that adds significant ____24____ pressure. That ____25____ her idea for something more durable (耐用的) — a lightweight silicone cup that could be used ____26____. After working out a design, Smithe ____27____ her first shipment of such cups and then ____28____ them at a race. As she was getting her business ____29____, Smithe emailed more race directors to persuade them to use silicone cups. So far Smithe has taken her cups to 137 races and ____30____ 902,000 single-use ones from the landfill (垃圾填埋场). “It’s just a solution to a problem that has been ____31____ for a long time,” Smithe said. Yet the ____32____ is that the cup rentals cost race directors a few more cents than other options. “While the solution can not fully ____33____ the issue, the practicability is there,” Smithe said. “I think in general, high ____34____ of such a solution is what helps bring costs down and really maximize environmental ____35____ that we could get.” 21. A. investigation B. interaction C. calculation D. reservation 22. A. made out B. thrown away C. handed out D. put away 23. A. acceptable B. predictable C. affordable D. sustainable 24. A. cultural B. academic C. environmental D. psychological 25. A. stimulated B. contradicted C. delayed D. borrowed 26. A. immediately B. repeatedly C. automatically D. normally 27. A. ordered B. replaced C. counted D. weighed 28. A. labeled B. sorted C. tested D. washed 29. A. off the ground B. on the shelf C. between the lines D. behind the scenes 30. A. charted B. spared C. collected D. distributed 31. A. explained B. expected C. handled D. ignored 32. A. difference B. disadvantage C. condition D. suggestion 33. A. avoid B. describe C. tackle D. demonstrate 34. A. adoption B. demand C. volume D. quality 35. A. concerns B. concepts C. policies D. benefits 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Hu Yuwei, chief policy analyst at China Securities, said the next five-year blueprint will place greater ____36____ (emphasize) on innovation-driven growth, green and low-carbon development, and digital transformation. China’s innovation capacity ____37____ (rise) rapidly over the past few years. According to the “Global Innovation Index 2025” report released by the World Intellectual Property Organization, China has increased to 10th place in the global innovation ranking for 2025, up one spot from last year, ____38____ (mark) its first entry into the top 10. However, Hu warned that challenges remain. “Our basic research remains relatively weak ____39____ sufficient concentration of scientific resources and systematic advantage in original innovation.” Hu suggested that during the next five years, China should strengthen its national ____40____ (strategy) science, enhance self-reliance in new ____41____ (technology), and promote advanced, smart and green manufacturing. Global executives appreciated China’s ongoing efforts ____42____ (stimulate) new quality productive forces, saying that multinational corporations will see rising opportunities in the next few years. “I don’t see China only as just the market. I think China has probably become an engine for some specific innovations, ____43____ we can develop elsewhere,” said Estelle Brachlianoff, CEO of Veolia, ____44____ Italian transnational group focusing on ecological environment and resource management. Marc Horn, president of Merck China, said China is an important source of innovation. “We are very confident in staying the course and remaining ____45____ (commit) to our investments (here in China).” 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，11月1日你在南京奥体中心观看了“苏超”（江苏省城市足球联赛）决赛——南通VS泰州(3：4)。请你给美国朋友Jim写一封邮件分享这次足球盛宴，内容包括： 1. 比赛过程和结果； 2. 你的感受。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 参考词汇 score a goal 进球; penalty shootout 点球大战 Dear Jim, I’m writing to share with you the final of the Jiangsu Football City League, known as “Su Chao”, which took place at Nanjing Olympic Sports Center on November 1. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 Last weekend, our school painting club was set to host a major exhibition on Monday. As the person responsible for the event, I was busy with the preparations. The room was filled with both excitement and pressure. I was carefully placing each painting in the right place, making sure they were perfectly spaced. At the same time, I was setting up the lighting to show the details of the artworks and preparing the informational cards that would go with each piece. The clock was running, and I had a mountain of tasks to complete. In the middle of all this, I realized that Mike, who was supposed to help with the setup, was nowhere to be found. Just as I was about to call him to check where he was, my phone rang. It was Mike. “I’m really sorry for not being there on time,” he said, his voice filled with worry. ‌“My mom suddenly fell ill, and I have to stay with her. I’m afraid I won’t be able to help today.” Realizing the seriousness of his situation, I asked him to take care of his mother. I understood family always came first. However, there was a lot of work to be done, and Mike’s absence left a big gap in our preparations. He was supposed to help with setting up the larger paintings and managing the guestbook. Other members of our team had their own tasks to complete. With no one else around at that moment, I was at a loss what to do. I couldn’t hide my growing frustration. As I stood there, trying to figure out a solution, my friend John happened to walk by. Noticing the worried look on my face, he came to my side and asked if something was wrong. I quickly explained the situation, telling him that Mike’s sudden absence had messed up our schedule. John listened carefully and then said, “It sounds like you need someone to step in and take over some of the tasks. I can help out.” Hearing his words, the weight lifted off me. 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。 John then came to work on the tasks with our team. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ On Monday morning, we gladly guided the visitors who attended the exhibition. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $