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2025—2026学年度第一学期赣州市十三校期中联考 高二英语试卷 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man want the woman to do? A. Fill in a form. B. Buy his painting. C. Clean his hands. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: Your painting is fantastic, Roger. M: I’m happy you like it. I’m going to enter a competition. Here’s the form. Could you help me fill it out, please? My hands have paint all over them. W: OK. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where are the speakers probably? A. In a barber shop. B. In the street. C. In an office. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: Excuse me. I wonder if you can help me. M: Sure. What is it? W: I want to have my hair cut, but I can’t find a barber shop. M: I know where one is. Come on — I’ll show you. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the most probable relationship between the speakers? A. Friends. B. Host and guest. C. Coworkers. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: Hey, Todd. This is Sarah. My flight has been delayed. I won’t be there on time. M: I guess I’ll have to do the presentation alone. W: Can we postpone the meeting? M: No. The clients are catching a flight right after the meeting. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How did Jane go home? A. By bus. B. By car. C. On foot. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: Jane’s car was in the repair yesterday, so she had to take the bus home. M: If I had seen her on my way home, I would have given her a ride. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man like about the game? A. The race itself. B. The songs. C. The cars. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: Have you tried playing City Driving yet? M: Yes, but I was a bit disappointed with it, actually. W: Me, too. But the songs that play while you’re driving add to the action at least. M: I only got to the fifth stage of the game — the racing itself was fairly exciting. 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。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What is the woman doing? A. Serving a customer. B. Hosting a job interview. C. Reviewing an application. 7. How many languages can the man speak fluently now? A. Two. B. Four. C. Six. 【答案】6. B 7. B 【解析】 【原文】W: We reviewed your application. You are a perfect fit for our restaurant. Just curious, how many languages do you speak? M: I used to be able to speak six, but I lost two of them completely because I didn’t practice at all. W: I am still impressed. I can only speak two. Can you speak the rest fluently? M: Yeah. They are all close to native levels. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. How long is the celebration put off? A. For one day. B. For two days. C. For three days. 9. Who will the woman probably turn to for help? A. Helen. B. Sara. C. Carmen. 【答案】8. C 9. A 【解析】 【原文】W: I need a photographer for Sally’s birthday. Any recommendations? M: Isn’t she celebrating it this Friday? I don’t think it’s possible to find one in a day. W: She postponed the celebration for three days. M: I see. Can Carmen help? W: No, she won’t be back from Ireland until next Friday. I also asked my neighbor Sara. She is always busy with work. M: Did you ask Helen? W: Great idea! She usually has time. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. What is the book about? A. Traveling rules. B. Transportation. C. Top attractions. 11. Why is the man going to France? A. To meet customers. B. To have a holiday. C. To study. 12. Which country will the woman go to next month? A. France. B. Italy. C. Saudi Arabia. 【答案】10. A 11. B 12. C 【解析】 【原文】W: What are you reading? M: A book about traveling rules in foreign countries. W: Why? M: I’m going on a business trip next week. W: Where are you going? M: To our branch offices in Italy and Saudi Arabia. I’m also planning a trip to France for sightseeing after that. W: That should be interesting. M: Have you been to Saudi Arabia? W: No, I’m scheduled to go there next month. Give me some tips after you return from your trip. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. Why did Carla quit her job? A. It was very tiring. B. The pay was too low. C. She wanted more freedom. 14. How does Carla feel about running her own business? A. Challenging. B. Enjoyable. C. Boring. 15. When does Carla exercise now? A. In the morning. B. At noon. C. In the evening. 16. What does Carla probably suggest we do to save time? A. Make to-do lists. B. Check emails on the bus. C. Buy a lot of similar clothes. 【答案】13. C 14. B 15. A 16. C 【解析】 【原文】M: Carla, the first thing you did was change the way you worked. Why? W: I used to have a busy job. It was interesting, so I never got stressed or needed time off like some of my colleagues, who became ill. I traveled all over the world. Then, suddenly I realized I was living in hotels and I thought “You know what? I’d like to spend more time in my own house”. M: And now you run your own business. W: Yes, and I choose which hours I work. I can stop when I want to. And I still go on holidays often — but that’s my choice instead of my company’s. Some people who leave big companies miss the big salaries, but that doesn’t bother me. M: Do you do more exercise now? W: I spend about the same amount of time exercising as I did before. However, instead of doing it between work and dinner, I get up at 5 am and exercise then. I’m into yoga, because it relaxes my body and mind. I’ve never really enjoyed team sports or athletics. M: You’re still a busy person. Do you have any time-saving advice? W: Many people think checking emails or messages on the bus to work or school and making a list of things to do can save time. But the thing that works well for me is having lots of clothes which are similar, so you don’t have to think about what to put on in the morning! 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. Where do the pilots get the water? A. From a river. B. From a lake. C. From a pond. 18. What is the most dangerous part of the job? A. Picking up water. B. Running in front of the fire. C. Flying high above the trees. 19. What can we learn from the text? A. The firefighters did a good job. B. The plane’s tanks were too small. C. The crew were not experienced enough. 20. What is the speaker? A. A fire fighter. B. A program host. C. A news reporter. 【答案】17. B 18. A 19. A 20. C 【解析】 【原文】M: In a forest in Minnesota, a fire starts and quickly spreads. At the Minnesota Fire Center, Mary Locke takes the call and then the other fire rangers go into action. The helicopter crew sends information about the fire back to the Fire Center. And then it’s the turn of the crew of the CL2-15 to take off. The CL2-15 is no ordinary plane. It is a fire-fighting plane. The pilots have to be very experienced. They are going to pick up water from this lake. It can be a dangerous job. The CL2-15 is flying at 140 kilometers per hour now. The pilot must be very careful. If he makes a mistake, the plane will crash. It’s time to open the water tanks on the plane. The plane picks up water from the lake. This is the most dangerous time for the crew. But the pilot does his job and picks up more than 5,000 liters of water. Then it’s time to put out the fire. The pilot has to fly low over the trees to hit the fire. He also needs to wet the ground in front of the fire so it can’t spread. The water drops on the fire. It’s a good hit. But the fire is a big one — the fire rangers have to go back to the lake. In just two minutes, the plane is ready again. The crew has to drop water 20 times to put out the fire. At last, it’s time for the fire rangers to go home, until the next time. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A The following are a series of new parks that have opened around the world in the last two years. They are undoubtedly satisfying getaways for parents and children to squeeze in moments of fun. Katmandu Park, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Opened in March 2023 on the east coast of the Dominican Republic, the park is full of mystery. According to legend, explorer Kilgore Goode was on an adventure through Nepal when he came across the “Desirata” jewel, protected by a fierce snowman. The key attractions include the 4D ride “Legend of Desirata” and “EtherQuest”, an interactive upside-down house. Tickets: $120 for adults; $85for children. Ghibli Park, Japan Located outside of Nagoya, Japan, Ghibli Park opened in late 2022．Within the 17.5forested ground of the Expo 2005, guests will find five areas that recreate several lively famous scenes of the famous animated movies “Spirited Away” and “My Neighbor Totoro”. Tickets: $15for adults; $75for children. Peppa Pig Theme Park, Florida The world’s first Peppa Pig Theme Park opened in 2022 in Winter Haven, Florida, and has been delighting children ever since. Committed to the classic British animated TV show, where little Peppa has everyday adventures with her friends and family, the 4.5-acre park welcomes children with well-designed, multi-sensory activities across six areas. Tickets: $34 for adults; $25for children. Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park, Malaysia Located within Resorts World Genting, about an hour’s drive from Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur, Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park opened in January 2022．Across the 26-acre park, which cost $800 million and took nearly 10 years to create, visitors will find 26 attractions across nine areas inspired by movies and explorations. Tickets: $30 for adults; $25for children. 21. How much will the Smiths with their daughter pay to visit Ghibli Park? A. $22.5． B. $30． C. $37.5． D. $45． 22. What do we know about Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park? A. It has nine attractions in all. B. It is located in Malaysia’s capital. C. It has been opened for almost two years. D. It is the biggest movie-centered park worldwide. 23. What do the four parks have in common? A. They are all inspired by legends. B. They are all family-friendly parks. C. They all took a long time to create. D. They were all built in the same year. 【答案】21. C 22. C 23. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了世界各地的几个主题公园。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据Ghibli Park, Japan部分中“Tickets: $15 for adults; $7.5 for children.(票价：成人15美元；7.5美元的孩子)”可知，史密斯夫妇和女儿参观吉卜力主题公园需支付15×2+7.5=37.5美元，故选C。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park, Malaysia部分中“Located within Resorts World Genting, about an hour’s drive from Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur, Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park opened in January 2022.(云顶天城世界主题公园位于云顶名胜世界内，距离马来西亚首都吉隆坡约一小时车程，于2022年1月开放)”可知，云顶天城世界主题公园开放近两年了。故选C。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“They are undoubtedly satisfying getaways for parents and children to squeeze in moments of fun.(毫无疑问，他们是父母和孩子们挤出欢乐时光的令人满意的度假方式)”可知，四个主题公园的共同点是它们都是适合家庭的公园，故选B。 B A smile is often considered a universal sign of happiness, but science reveals its effects are far more profound. Research conducted by psychologists suggests that the simple act of smiling can actively influence our emotions and physiology. This phenomenon is linked to the “facial feedback hypothesis.” What this theory proposes is that our facial expressions can send feedback to our brain, affecting our emotional state. Forcing a smile during a stressful situation, even if you don’t feel like it, can lead to a lower heart rate and reduce the intensity of stress. It is as though the brain interprets the muscle movements of a smile as happiness, leading to a genuine improvement in mood. The benefits extend beyond stress reduction. Smiling is seen as a friendly and approachable signal in social interactions. It can break down barriers, apologise without words, and make difficult conversations easier. Experts, who have studied this for years, recommend smiling at yourself in the mirror to start the day on a positive note. Understanding the science behind a smile provides us with a powerful, readily available tool. It’s not about denying negative emotions but about using our body’s own mechanisms to cultivate resilience. Whether it’s a slight curve of the lips or a broad grin, the message is clear: the simple act of smiling holds the potential to change not only how others perceive us but also how we experience the world ourselves. It is indeed a small gesture with a significant impact. 24. What can be inferred if someone forces a smile during a brief stressful task? A. Their heart rate will likely rise significantly. B. Their muscle fatigue will immediately disappear. C. Their emotional state will remain completely unchanged. D. Their perceived stress intensity may decrease. 25. Which social function of smiling is mentioned in the passage? A. Replacing spoken apologies. B. Increasing personal attractiveness instantly. C. Resolving all interpersonal conflicts. D. Guaranteeing successful negotiations. 26. What specific recommendation do experts give to start the day positively? A. Avoid looking in the mirror. B. Smile at oneself in the mirror. C. Perform 30 minutes of cardio exercise. D. Write down three negative thoughts. 27. How does the author view the act of smiling? A. As a meaningless social habit. B. As only effective when it is genuine. C. As a readily available self-help mechanism. D. As a replacement for medical treatment. 【答案】24. D 25. A 26. B 27. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。介绍了微笑背后的科学原理，包括其对情绪、生理的影响，以及在社交中的作用，说明微笑是一种具有深远影响的简单行为。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Forcing a smile during a stressful situation, even if you don’t feel like it, can lead to a lower heart rate and reduce the intensity of stress. (在有压力的情况下，即使你并不想笑，也强迫自己微笑，这样做能降低心率并减轻压力的强度)”可知，在短暂的压力任务中强迫微笑，感知到的压力强度可能会降低。故选D。 【25题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Smiling is seen as a friendly and approachable signal in social interactions. It can break down barriers, apologise without words, and make difficult conversations easier. (微笑在社交互动中被视为友好且平易近人的信号。它能打破隔阂，无需言语就能表达歉意，让困难的对话变得更容易)”可知，文中提到的微笑的社交功能包括替代口头道歉。故选A。 【26题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Experts, who have studied this for years, recommend smiling at yourself in the mirror to start the day on a positive note. (研究这一现象多年的专家建议，对着镜子对自己微笑，以积极的状态开启一天)”可知，专家给出的开启积极一天的具体建议是对着镜子微笑。故选B。 【27题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Understanding the science behind a smile provides us with a powerful, readily available tool. It’s not about denying negative emotions but about using our body’s own mechanisms to cultivate resilience. (了解微笑背后的科学原理，为我们提供了一个强大且容易获取的工具。这不是要否认负面情绪，而是利用身体自身的机制培养适应力)”可知，作者认为微笑是一种容易获取的自助机制。故选C。 C How’s this for a coincidence (巧合)? Charles Darwin and Abraham Lincoln were born in the same year, on the same day: Feb. 12, 1809. Although people hardly think of them together, we want to say that they belong together. It’s not just because they are both great men, and not because they happened to live at the same time. Rather, it’s because the scientist and the politician each started a revolution that changed the world. They are both revolutionaries in the sense that both men changed the reality when they were born. They seem and sound modern to us, because the world they left behind them is more or less the one we still live in. So, considering the joint greatness of their contributions and the coincidence of their birthdays—it is hard to wonder: who was the greatest man? It’s an apples and oranges-or Superman vs. Santa-comparison. But if you limit the question to influence, very quickly the balance tips in Lincoln’s favor. As great as his book on evolution is, it does no harm to remember that Darwin hurried to publish The Origin of Species because he thought he was about to be scooped (抢先) by his fellow naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace. Lincoln, however, is unique. True, his election as the president did cause the recession (经济衰退) and the war, but that war seemed certain to happen—not a question of if but when. Certainly we know what happened after he was murdered: Reconstruction was organized and then abandoned, leaving the issue of racial (种族的) equality unsolved for another century. Surely we should not deny Darwins’ accomplishment. But their same birthdays gave us great opportunity to observe these men of their time. 28. Why does the author say Charles Darwin and Abraham Lincoln belong together? A. They were born on the same day. B. They lived in the same period of time. C. They started revolutions changing the world. D. They were both great men in history. 29. What does the author mean by “an apples and oranges-or Superman vs. Santa-comparison”? A. It is hard to tell which one is greater as they are both outstanding. B. The comparison between Darwin and Lincoln is easy and obvious. C. It is difficult to compare them as they are as famous as Superman and Santa. D. There is no point comparing them because they were born on the same day. 30. Which of the following can best describe Lincoln’s contributions to the world? A. Narrow. B. Objective. C. Challenging. D. Groundbreaking. 31. What can we learn from the passage? A. Lincoln’s success in election caused Reconstruction. B. Lincoln had tried to solve the racial problem. C. Darwin was unique compared with Lincoln. D. Darwin,s theory is similar to Lincoln’s belief. 【答案】28. C 29. A 30. D 31. B 【解析】 【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了同年同月同日生的达尔文和林肯的贡献，相比之下，林肯的贡献更具开创性。 【28题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Although people hardly think of them together, we want to say that they belong together. It’s not just because they are both great men, and not because they happened to live at the same time. Rather, it’s because the scientist and the politician each started a revolution that changed the world.(虽然人们很少想到他们在一起，但我们想说，他们是属于彼此。这不只是因为他们都是伟人，也不是因为他们碰巧生活在同一时间。相反，这是因为科学家和政治家各自开始了一场改变世界的革命)”可知，作者说查尔斯·达尔文和亚伯拉罕·林肯属于彼此，是因为他们开始了改变世界的革命。故选C。 【29题详解】 词句猜测题。根据画线句前文“So, considering the joint greatness of their contributions and the coincidence of their birthdays—it is hard to wonder: who was the greatest man?”可知，考虑到他们共同的伟大贡献和生日的巧合，很难说他俩谁更伟大，由此可知，作者说“这是一个苹果和橘子，或者超人和圣诞老人之间的比较”的意思是很难说他俩谁更伟大，因为他们都很杰出，故选A。 【30题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“Lincoln, however, is unique. ”可知，林肯的贡献是独一无二的，也就是说林肯的贡献是开创性的，故选D。 【31题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“Certainly we know what happened after he was murdered: Reconstruction was organized and then abandoned, leaving the issue of racial (种族的) equality unsolved for another century. ”可知，当然，我们知道在林肯被谋杀后发生了什么：重建被组织起来，然后被放弃，使得（林肯曾致力于解决的）种族平等这一问题在下一个世纪也没有得到解决。由此判断出，林肯曾试图解决种族问题，故选B。 D Media literacy (素养) is finally getting some late-arriving attention. Whether it’s the increasing awareness of political disinformation or the threat of AI, discussions about media literacy are on the rise. The adoption of media literacy in the classroom, however, stagnates. The driving force for providing kids with media literacy skills often gets lost in the moral panic over technology and kids. Fear has overrun reason, and people can’t decide whether to blame social media, mobile devices, tech companies, or the Internet. They are concerned with claims that technology and social media are the causes of teenage mental health issues despite the weak associations. In response, too many solutions are “ostrich policies (鸵鸟政策) ” that want to ban devices and shut down social media but don’t address more fundamental issues. Policies that set age limits on social media access and restrict devices during school to minimize disturbance can be helpful but are incomplete solutions. Social media didn’t invent bullies (霸凌) or the enormous effect of peer pressure. Social media platforms may be a new battleground, but they are not the source. Unfortunately, many current policies ignore the need to teach kids how to manage these challenges. There is frighteningly little attention paid to preparing kids to make good decisions when they will, unavoidably, get online. On the bright side, the rapid development of AI and increasing attention to the amount of misinformation online have helped normalize the acceptance of media literacy as a core skill. While suggestions to limit inappropriate device use, increase face-to-face socialization, and engage in outdoor play arc beneficial, they do not build the core skills that will keep kids safe offline and are fundamental to well-being and life success: good citizenship, self-awareness and self-control. Those things take teaching, whether you are online or outside. Media literacy is an essential life skill that, once learned, can be applied to any content. While waiting for public education to catch up, parents and educators can build media literacy skills at home with numerous resources, ranging from family technology contracts and discussion guides to easy activities that can be done at home with kids. 32. What does the underlined word “stagnates” in the first paragraph probably mean? A. Gets far ahead. B. Falls apart suddenly. C. Falls well short. D. Gets started officially. 33. What causes people’s moral panic over technology and kids? A. Belief in the rapid growth of new technologies B. Concern over cutting kids off from the Internet C. Inability to balance the use of social media and health. D. Fear of technology causing mental health issues in teenagers. 34. What does paragraph 3 of the text focus on? A. The sources of peer pressure. B. The benefits of minimizing disturbance. C. The problems of current policies. D. The disadvantages of social media platforms 35. Which of the following belongs to media literacy? A. Reducing social media exposure. B. Applying critical thinking to media. C. Increasing face-to-face interactions. D. Recognizing the dangers of social media 【答案】32. C 33. D 34. C 35. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了媒体素养的重要性，以及如何培养媒体素养。 【32题详解】 词义猜测题。根据第一段中“Whether it’s the increasing awareness of political disinformation or the threat of AI, discussions about media literacy are on the rise.(无论是对政治虚假信息的日益意识，还是人工智能的威胁，关于媒体素养的讨论都在增加)”以及划线单词句中“The adoption of media literacy in the classroom, however, …(然而，媒体素养在课堂上的普及却……)”可知，此处关于媒体素养的讨论在增加，但是媒体素养在课堂上的普及却停滞不前。故可猜测划线单词stagnates为“停滞不前”的意思，和C选项Falls well short“远远不够”意思相近。故选C项。 【33题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“The driving force for providing kids with media literacy skills often gets lost in the moral panic over technology and kids. Fear has overrun reason, and people can’t decide whether to blame social media, mobile devices, tech companies, or the Internet. They are concerned with claims that technology and social media are the causes of teenage mental health issues despite the weak associations.(在对科技和孩子的道德恐慌中，为孩子们提供媒体素养技能的驱动力往往会消失。恐惧已经超越了理性，人们无法决定是归咎于社交媒体、移动设备、科技公司还是互联网。他们担心科技和社交媒体是青少年心理健康问题的原因，尽管两者之间的联系很弱)”可知，对科技的恐惧导致青少年的心理健康问题导致了人们对科技和孩子的道德恐慌。故选D项。 【34题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第三段中“Policies that set age limits on social media access and restrict devices during school to minimize disturbance can be helpful but are incomplete solutions. Social media didn’t invent bullies (霸凌) or the enormous effect of peer pressure. Social media platforms may be a new battleground, but they are not the source. Unfortunately, many current policies ignore the need to teach kids how to manage these challenges.(设置社交媒体使用年龄限制和在校期间限制使用电子设备以尽量减少干扰的政策可能会有所帮助，但这是不完整的解决方案。社交媒体并没有发明欺凌或同伴压力的巨大影响。社交媒体平台可能是一个新的战场，但它们不是源头。不幸的是，许多现行政策忽视了教育孩子如何应对这些挑战的必要性)”可知，第三段主要关注的是当前政策的问题。故选C项。 【35题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Media literacy is an essential life skill that, once learned, can be applied to any content. While waiting for public education to catch up, parents and educators can build media literacy skills at home with numerous resources, ranging from family technology contracts and discussion guides to easy activities that can be done at home with kids.(媒体素养是一项重要的生活技能，一旦学会，就可以应用于任何内容。在等待公共教育迎头赶上的同时，父母和教育工作者可以在家里利用大量资源培养媒体素养技能，从家庭技术合同和讨论指南到可以在家里和孩子一起做的简单活动)”可知，文章强调媒体素养是一种生活技能，能应用于任何内容，是让孩子在网络世界做出正确决策，学会应对挑战等的能力。由此可推知，B 选项“对媒体运用批判性思维”属于这种能力，符合媒体素养定义。故选B项。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 How to Stop Being a People Pleaser As a recovering people pleaser, I spent much of my life keeping others happy. Breaking this habit meant stepping on a few toes. However, I’ve become a happier person as a result. Here are some tips I used to stop being a people pleaser. Identify your priorities. Take a moment to think about why you are trying to learn how to stop being a people pleaser. Who are the people that you feel the need to please? ____36____ Answering these questions will help you set a goal that you can hold yourself accountable to. Just say “no”. One reason why people pleasers say “yes” to everything is that they fear disappointing others. ____37____ If you are a people pleaser, you are likely to spend lots of energy trying to control how people feel about you. The best thing you can do is let them feel their feelings. It will feel liberating to free yourself from being responsible for someone else's reaction. ____38____ Saying “no” is a good way to set better boundaries in your important relationships. All healthy relationships have their own boundaries. If you haven’t set boundaries in your relationships, the odds are that at some point you will end up feeling pressured to do something you don’t want to do. Accept yourself. Many people pleasers are insecure about who they are. ____39____ Check out our summary of Brené Brown’s the Gifts of Imperfection to learn how to accept your imperfections and love yourself. Remember that you cannot please everyone. No matter what you do there will always be someone who is unhappy with your choices. ____40____ A. Set healthy boundaries. B. Keep healthy relationships. C. Why do you feel the need to keep them happy? D. Spend some time learning to love yourself for who you are. E. And why bother trying to please everyone if it isn’t possible? F. But saying “no” is the best way to take care of your own needs. G. That is why the more you seek security, the less of it you have. 【答案】36. C 37. F 38. A 39. D 40. E 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了如何停止取悦他人，从而成为一个更快乐的人的建议。 【36题详解】 根据下文“Answering these questions will help you set a goal that you can hold yourself accountable to.(回答这些问题将有助于你设定一个可以让自己负责的目标。)”可知，上文应提出一些问题，而C项Why do you feel the need to keep them happy?(为什么你觉得有必要让他们快乐？)符合语境，能够承接上下文。其中them指代上文中的the people that you feel the need to please，该句也和下文questions对应。故选C项。 【37题详解】 根据上文“Just say‘no’. One reason why people pleasers say ‘yes’ to everything is that they fear disappointing others. (只要说‘不’。讨好者对任何事情都说“是”的一个原因是他们害怕让别人失望)”可知，此处建议我们学会说“不”。而F项But saying “no” is the best way to take care of your own needs.(但是说“不”是照顾自己需求的最好方式)能够衔接上文，且与上文形成转折关系，符合语境。故选F项。 【38题详解】 根据下文“Saying‘no’ is a good way to set better boundaries in your important relationships. All healthy relationships have their own boundaries.(说“不”是在你的重要关系中设定更好界限的好方法。所有健康的关系都有自己的界限)”可知，这里建议设定健康的界限。而A项Set healthy boundaries.(设定健康的界限)符合语境，对下文有总括作用，适合作本段小标题。故选A项。 【39题详解】 根据上文“Accept yourself. Many people pleasers are insecure about who they are.(接受你自己。许多讨好者不确定自己是谁)”可知，本段建议接受真实的自己。而D项Spend some time learning to love yourself for who you are.(花点时间学会爱真实的自己)符合语境，其中who you are与上文who they are对应，有承上作用。故选D项。 【40题详解】 根据上文“Remember that you cannot please everyone. No matter what you do there will always be someone who is unhappy with your choices.(记住，你不可能取悦所有人。无论你做什么，总会有人对你的选择不满意)”可知，这里讲我们是不可能取悦所有的人。而E项And why bother trying to please everyone if it isn’t possible?(那么，如果不可能的话，为什么还要费心去取悦每个人呢？)能够衔接上文，构成因果关系，符合语境。故选E项。 第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分) 第一节 (共15小题; 每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 The Nobel Prize is considered one of the most recognizable and admirable awards possible, ___41___ people of the world for their outstanding achievements in different fields. Alfred Nobel was born in 1833 to a family of engineers in Sweden. In 1850, he met Ascanio Sobrero, the inventor of nitroglycerin (硝酸甘油) in Paris. Interested in its irregular ___42___ of exploding under pressure or heat, Nobel started to find a way to control it and make a ___43___ explosive. After years of ___44___, in 1867, at the age of 34, Nobel invented dynamite (炸药), which is much easier and safer to control than nitroglycerin. During his lifetime, Nobel invented and patented various explosives. He ___45___ his wealth from his 355 inventions, among which dynamite was the most important. When Alfred’s brother Ludwig died in 1888, a French newspaper ___46___ published Alfred’s obituary (讣告). Reading his own obituary, Nobel was ___47___ to find out his public image. The newspaper strongly ___48___ Nobel for inventing dynamite, giving him the nickname of “the merchant of death” and saying “Dr. Alfred Nobel, who became ___49___ by finding ways to kill more people faster than ever before, died yesterday.” To Alfred, this obituary was a(n) ____50____. He spent his lifetime alone ____51____ things and was deeply concerned with how he would be remembered. This unfortunate event inspired him to make changes in his will, so as to ____52____ his public image, and to be remembered for a good cause. In 1895, one year before his death, Nobel made the last ____53____, saying clearly that his wealth would be used to create a series of prizes for those who have made great ____54____ to mankind in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, and peace. To widespread astonishment, Dr. Alfred Nobel ____55____ 94% of his total wealth to found the five Nobel Prizes. 41. A. remembering B. honouring C. crediting D. preparing 42. A. nature B. conduct C. flavour D. benefit 43. A. deadly B. bitter C. usable D. mild 44. A. innovations B. efforts C. hesitation D. association 45. A. brought up B. put up C. broke up D. built up 46. A. mistakenly B. purposefully C. unintentionally D. scientifically 47. A. satisfied B. relieved C. impressed D. disappointed 48. A. praised B. blamed C. appreciated D. favoured 49. A. greedy B. essential C. rich D. sufficient 50. A. error B. warning C. threat D. consequence 51. A. destroying B. inventing C. combining D. stimulating 52. A. improve B. establish C. illustrate D. secure 53 A. request B. illustration C. will D. fortune 54. A. choices B. decisions C. profits D. contributions 55. A. gave away B. gave back C. gave off D. gave out 【答案】41. B 42. A 43. C 44. B 45. D 46. A 47. D 48. B 49. C 50. B 51. B 52. A 53. C 54. D 55. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要叙述了诺贝尔一生发明了无数的爆炸物品，却因此受到了人们的诟病，为了提升自己的公众形象，他将自己一生的大部分财产捐献了出去成立了诺贝尔奖用来奖励在物理、化学、医学等方面做出突出贡献的人。 【41题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：诺贝尔奖被认为是最有辨识度和最令人钦佩的奖项之一，表彰了世界各地在不同领域取得的杰出成就的人们。A. remembering记得；B. honouring尊敬、表彰；C. crediting相信；D. preparing准备。根据最后一段“In 1895, one year before his death, Nobel made the last ___13___, saying clearly that his wealth would be used to create a series of prizes for those who have made great ___14___ to mankind in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, and peace.”可知，诺贝尔奖是用于表彰这些杰出的人们。故选B。 【42题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：诺贝尔对其在压力或热量下爆炸的不规则性质很感兴趣，他开始寻找一种方法来控制它，并制造一种可用的炸药。A. nature自然、性质；B. conduct行为、举动；C. flavour味道；D. benefit利益。根据空后的“exploding under pressure or heat”可知，这是硝酸甘油的性质。故选A。 【43题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：诺贝尔对其在压力或热量下爆炸的不规则性质很感兴趣，他开始寻找一种方法来控制它，并制造一种可用的炸药。A. deadly致命的；B. bitter苦涩的；C. usable可用的；D. mild温和的。根据下文的“in 1867, the age of 34, Nobel invented dynamite (炸药), which is much easier and safer to control than nitroglycerin.”可知，诺贝尔想发明一种可使用的炸药。故选C。 【44题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：经过多年的努力，1867年，34岁的诺贝尔发明了比硝化甘油更易控制、更安全的炸药。A. innovations创新；B. efforts努力；C. hesitation犹豫；D. association协会。根据上文“Nobel started to find a way to control it and make a ___3___ explosive.”可知，诺贝尔是开始寻找一种方法来控制它，并制造一种可用的炸药。所以他是在为制造炸药而努力。故选B。 【45题详解】 考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：他通过355项发明积累了财富，其中炸药是最重要的。A. brought up抚养长大；B. put up张贴、提供食宿；C. broke up结束、关系破裂；D. built up建立、积累。根据空后的“his wealth”可知，空处指的是积累财富。故选D。 【46题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：1888年阿尔弗雷德的弟弟路德维希去世时，一家法国报纸错误地刊登了阿尔弗雷德的讣告。A. mistakenly错误地；B. purposefully故意地；C. unintentionally无意地；D. scientifically科学地。根据上文“When Alfred’s brother Ludwig died in 1888”可知，是诺贝尔的弟弟过世而不是诺贝尔过世，所以报纸是刊登错了。故选A。 【47题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：读着自己的讣告，诺贝尔对自己的公众形象感到失望。A. satisfied满意的；B. relieved宽慰的；C. impressed有印象的；D. disappointed失望的。通过下文“Then newspaper strongly ___8___ Nobel for inventing dynamite, giving him the nickname of “the merchant of death” and saying “Dr. Alfred Nobel, who became ___9___ by finding ways to kill more people faster than ever before, died yesterday.””可知，媒体对诺贝尔的评价很糟糕，所以诺贝尔读着自己的讣告时，是感到失望。故选D。 【48题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当时的报纸对发明炸药的诺贝尔进行了强烈的谴责，称他为“死亡商人”，并说：“通过寻找比以往更快地杀死更多人的方法致富的阿尔弗雷德·诺贝尔博士昨天去世了。”A. praised表扬；B. blamed责备；C. appreciated欣赏、感激；D. favoured偏爱。根据下文“giving him the nickname of “the merchant of death””可知，报纸是谴责诺贝尔的发明。故选B。 【49题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当时的报纸对发明炸药的诺贝尔进行了强烈的谴责，称他为“死亡商人”，并说：“通过寻找比以往更快地杀死更多人的方法致富的阿尔弗雷德·诺贝尔博士昨天去世了。”A. greedy贪婪的；B. essential必要的；C. rich富裕的；D. sufficient充分的。根据上文“He ___5___ his wealth from his 355 inventions, among which dynamite was the most important.”可知，诺贝尔通过发明炸药而变得富有。故选C。 【50题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：对阿尔弗雷德来说，这篇讣告是一个警示。A. error错误；B. warning警告；C. threat威胁；D. consequence结果 。根据下文“He spent his lifetime alone ___11___ things and was deeply concerned with how he would be remembered.”可知，诺贝尔很关心自己的公众形象，所以对他而言这次讣告是个警示，说明他的公众形象并不好。故选B。 【51题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他一生都独自发明东西，他非常关心自己将如何被人们记住。A. destroying破坏；B. inventing发明；C. combining结合；D. stimulating刺激。根据上文“During his lifetime, Nobel invented and patented various explosives.”可知，他一生都在发明东西。故选B。 【52题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这一不幸事件促使他修改遗嘱。以改善他的公众形象，并因一项美好的事业而被铭记。A. improve提升；B. establish建立；C. illustrate说明；D. secure安全的。根据上文“He spent his lifetime alone ___11___ things and was deeply concerned with how he would be remembered.”可知，他很在意自己的形象，所以当他看到报纸对他的指责时，他想做的是提升自己的公众形象。故选A。 【53题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：1895年，也就是诺贝尔去世的前一年，他立了最后一份遗嘱，明确表示他的财富将用于设立一系列奖项，奖励那些在物理、化学方面对人类做出重大贡献的人。A. request请求；B. illustration说明、阐述；C. will遗嘱；D. fortune命运、财富。根据下文“saying clearly that his wealth would be used to create a series of prizes for those who have made great ___14___ to mankind in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, and peace.”可知，他在去世前一年应该是立了遗嘱。故选C。 【54题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：1895年，也就是诺贝尔去世的前一年，他立了最后一份遗嘱，明确表示他的财富将用于设立一系列奖项，奖励那些在物理、化学方面对人类做出重大贡献的人。A. choices选择；B. decisions决定；C. profits利润；D. contributions贡献。根据第一段“The Nobel Prize is considered one of the most recognizable and admirable awards possible ___1___ people of the world for their outstanding achievements in different fields.”可知，表彰的是那些有突出贡献的人。故选D。 【55题详解】 考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：让众人惊讶的是，阿尔弗雷德·诺贝尔博士捐出了他总财富的94%来创立五项诺贝尔奖。A. gave away赠送、背叛；B. gave back归还；C. gave off散发；D. gave out分发、公布。根据上文“saying clearly that his wealth would be used to create a series of prizes for those who have made great ___14___ to mankind in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, and peace.”可知，诺贝尔捐赠了大多数财产。故选A。 第二节 (共10小题; 每小题1.5分，满分15分) 语法填空 What will our cities be like in 2050? How much will artificial intelligence advance? Some scientists____56____ (make) different predictions recently. Joel E.Cohen from the The Rockfeller University says____57____is likely that by 2050 the majority of the people in the world will live in urban areas, and will have a____58____(significant) higher average age than people today. Cities will be____59____only realistic solution to housing a population that is expected to expand____60____9.7 billion by 2050. And the technology will keep____61____(advance) rapidly. According to Bill Michell, the late director of MIT Media Lab’s Smart Cities research group, cities of the future won’t look like “some sort of science-fiction fantasy” or “Star Trek” ,but virtual reality will change____62____we live. Self-driving cars will make the roads____63____(secure), driving more efficient, and provide faster transport. Charles Ebinger at the Brookings Institution thinks that by 2050 we will also have a so-called “smart grid” where all of our____64____ (appliance) are linked directly to energy distribution(分布) systems,_____65_____(allow) for real-time pricing based on supply and demand. Such a technology would greatly benefit most people and reduced the consumption(消耗) of fossil fuel energy. 【答案】56. have made 57. it 58. significantly 59. the 60. to 61. advancing 62. how 63. securer##more secure 64. appliances 65. allowing 【解析】 【分析】这是一篇说明文。主要讲述几位科学家对2050年的城市生活进行了预测。 【56题详解】 考查时态和主谓一致。句意：最近，有些科学家已经做出了不同的预测。根据句中的recently可知，此处应用现在完成时，且主语为Some scientists，故填have made。 【57题详解】 考查代词。句意：来自Rockfeller University的Joel E.Cohen说，很可能到2050年为止世界上大多数人将会生活在城镇地区，并且平均年龄比现在的人要高出很多。分析句子结构可知，says后为宾语从句，宾语从句中that引导的从句为真正的主语，空格应用it作形式主语。故填it。 【58题详解】 考查副词。句意：来自Rockfeller University的Joel E.Cohen说，很可能到2050年为止世界上大多数人将会生活在城镇地区，并且平均年龄比现在的人要高出很多。分析句子结构可知，空格处应填副词来修饰形容词的比较级higher，应填significantly。故填significantly。 【59题详解】 考查冠词。句意：城市将是解决到2050年预计增加到97亿的人口住房问题的唯一现实的办法。分析句子结构可知，solution为主句的表语，又根据空后的only可知，此处应用定冠词the表示特指。故填the。 【60题详解】 考查介词。句意：城市将是解决到2050年预计增加到97亿的人口住房问题的唯一现实的办法。expand to表示“扩张到，增加到”，根据句意可知，空处应填介词to。故填to。 【61题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：并且科技将会保持快速前进。keep doing sth.“继续做某事”，所以空格处应填advancing。故填advancing。 【62题详解】 考查宾语从句。句意：根据麻省理工学院媒体实验室智能城市研究小组已故主管Bill Michell所说，未来城市不会看起来像某些科幻小说幻想的或者星际迷航里的那样，但是虚拟现实将会改变我们的生活方式。分析句子结构可知，空处引导宾语从句作change的宾语，从句中缺少状语且表示“虚拟现实将会改变我们如何生活”，所以应填how。故填how。 【63题详解】 考查形容词的比较级。句意：无人驾驶车将会使道路更加安全，驾驶更高效，并提供更快的交通。分析句子结构可知，此处为“make+宾语+宾补”结构，此处应用形容词作宾补，且根据空后的“driving more efficient, and provide faster transport”可知，此处应用比较级，所以应填securer或more secure。故填securer或more secure。 【64题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：布鲁金斯学会的Charles Ebinger认为，到2050年为止，我们将会有所谓的智能电网，我们所有的电器都直接与能量分配系统相连，允许基于供需的实时定价。appliance为可数名词，根据空前的all of和空后的are可知，此处应用名词复数形式。故填appliances。 【65题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：布鲁金斯学会的Charles Ebinger认为，到2050年为止，我们将会有所谓的智能电网，我们所有的电器都直接与能量分配系统相连，允许基于供需的实时定价。分析句子结构可知，此处应用动词ing形式作状语，所以应填allowing。故填allowing。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 66. 11月8日你校组织了一场面向全体高二学生，题为“人工智能与人类”的主题讲座，受到了大家的一致好评。假如你是校英语报的记者李华，请按下列要点用英语写一则新闻报道。内容包括： 1. 讲座时间、地点、参加对象； 2. 讲座主要内容； 3. 对此次活动的简短评论。 注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Lecture on AI Receiving Favorable Comments _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ By Li Hua, School Newspaper 【答案】 Lecture on AI receiving favorable comments On November 8th, an inspiring lecture on AI and humanity was organized in the school hall, mainly targeted at students in Grade 11. The lecture started with general accounts of AI, in which its development and practical applications were briefly introduced. What followed was the convenience and potential threats brought to human civilization. As claimed, though benefiting humans enormously, AI might replace humans if not managed appropriately. Finally, a promising prospect of humans living in harmony with AI was forecast. Undoubtedly the lecture was both educational and appealing, giving warnings and inspiring the students to adopt objective attitudes to AI. By Li Hua, School Newspaper 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。11月8日你校组织了一场面向全体高二学生，题为“人工智能与人类”的主题讲座，受到了大家的一致好评。假如你是校英语报的记者李华，请按下列要点用英语写一则新闻报道。 【详解】1.词汇积累 演讲：speech→lecture 代替：take place of→replace 有教育意义的：constructive→educational 最后：at last→finally 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Undoubtedly, the lecture was both educational and appealing, giving warnings and inspiring the students to adopt objective attitudes to AI. 拓展句：Undoubtedly, the lecture was both educational and appealing, which gave warnings and inspired the students to adopt objective attitudes to AI. 【点睛】[高分句型1] The lecture started with general accounts of AI, in which its development and practical applications were briefly introduced. (运用了“介词+关系代词”结构非限制性定语从句) [高分句型2] What followed was the convenience and potential threats brought to human civilization. (运用了what引导主语从句) 第二节(满分25分) 67. 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。 Growing up, I wanted to be just like my mom. She was kind and caring, and always made people comfortable in her presence. For years she was a volunteer in our community. I love going to the local nursing home to help with her when I was a child. However, once I became a teenager, I was too caught up in my adolescent world to worry about helping others. One particular summer day when I was 12, Mom came into my room and told me to get up and meet her at the car. But I had planned to spend the day at the lake with friends. Why did she have to ruin everything? At last, I made my way outside with my mother. Angry and annoyed, I climbed into the car and shoot the door loudly. I sat in silence, too upset to talk. “Tasha, do you know where we are going?” Mom asked calmly. I remained silent. “Sweetheart, we’re going to the children’s shelter. I have been there before and I think it would benefit you,” she explained. I feel a pain slowly form in my stomach. How was I supposed to help there? When we reached the shelter, I was rather surprised. As we approached the front door, wind bells played a calming tune while trees and flowers welcomed us. Maybe this wasn’t going to be so. Mom rang the doorbell. We were led to the front room, where all of the children were playing. Toys were spread out across the floor. I noticed a baby whose body was seriously wounded. Most of the children had noticeable physical scars such as cuts, burns and scratches. What a terrible life they must had had before they moved here! My heart sank. As I was looking around, I felt a gentle pull on my shirt. 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。 I looked down to find a little girl with brown eyes looking up at me. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I returned to the shelter with mum several times. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: I looked down to see a little girl with brown eyes looking up at me. Her angelic face lighted, although there were some scars on her little arms. “Hi. I’m Ashley. Do you want to play dolls with me?” she asked. I looked over and saw Mom nodding to me with a smile. I bent toward Ashley and whispered, “Sure. I’d love to.” Her tiny hand reached up and took mine, and we walked toward the doll house. Our time together brought her great joy and fun and she also made my day. I returned to the sheer with Mom several times. During those visits, some of the children including Ashley shared their troubled pasts with me in great detail. I felt sorry for what had happened to them and treasured the friendship between us. I would like to do everything in my power to help the children there. At the same time, I learned to be grateful for all that I had. It was a meaningful time in my young life that I will never forget. It was Mom who taught me the valuable lesson that summer. 【解析】 【导语】本文以时间为线索展开，讲述了作者在青少年时期和妈妈一起去儿童收容所，在那里作者看到了许多曾经遭受苦难的孩子，和他们交朋友，聆听他们的过往，并尽所能地帮助他们。通过这段经历，作者学会了帮助有需要的人。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“我低头一看，发现一个棕色眼睛的小女孩正抬头看着我。”可知，第一段可描写作者和小女孩一起玩耍，度过了快乐的时光。 ②由第二段首句内容“我和妈妈几次再去收容所。”可知，第二段可描写作者又多次陪伴并帮助收容所的孩子们，得到了宝贵的经历。 2.续写线索：打招呼——玩耍——了解——同情——帮助——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①.低语：whisper/murmur ②.抬手：reach up/raise up ③.发生：happen to/occur to 情绪类 ①.感谢：show one’s appreciation/show one’s gratitude/be grateful ②.快乐：joy/happiness 【点睛】[高分句型1] I felt sorry for what had happened to them and treasured the friendship between us. (运用了what引导的宾语从句) [高分句型2] It was Mom who taught me the valuable lesson that summer. (运用了it强调句句式) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $第一节听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。You are painting is fantastic, Roger. I'm happy you like IT. I'm going to enter a competition. Here is the form. Could you help me fill IT out, please? My hands have . paint all over them. okay? Excuse me, I wonder if you can help me. Sure, what is that? I want to have my hair cut, but I can't find a barber shop. I know where one is. Come on, i'll show you. Hey, tod, this is Sarah. My flight has been delayed. I won't be there on time. I guess i'll have to do the presentation alone. Can we postpone the meeting? No, the clients are catching a flight right after the meeting. James carr was in the repair yesterday, so he had to take a bus home. If I had seen her on my way home, I wouldn't given her a ride. Have you tried playing city driving yet? Yes, but I was a bit disappointed with IT. Actually. me too, but the songs that play while you're driving added the action. At least I only got to the fifth stage of the game. The racing itself was fairly exciting. 第一节到此结束，第二节听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟。听完后各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第六和第7两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。We reviewed your application. You are a perfect fit for our restaurant. Just curious, how many languages do you speak? I used to be able to speak six, but I lost two of them completely because I didn't practice at all. I am still impressed. I can only speak too. Can you speak the rest fluently? Yeah, they are all close to native levels. We reviewed your application. You are a perfect fit for our restaurant. Just curious, how many languages do you speak? I used to be able to speak six, but I lost two of them completely because I didn't practice at all. I am still impressed. I can only speak too. Can you speak the rest fluently? Yeah, they are all close to native levels. 听下面一段对话，回答第八和第9两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。I need a photographer for sales birthday. Any recommendations? Isn't SHE celebrating IT this friday? I don't think it's possible to . find one in a day. SHE postponed the celebration . for three days. I see, can car and help. No, SHE won't be back for my ireland until next friday. I also asked my igher or Sarah. He is always busy with work. Did you ask Helen? Great idea. SHE usually has time. I need a photographer for Sally's birthday. Any recommendations? Isn't SHE celebrating IT this friday? I don't think it's possible to find . one in a day. SHE postponed the celebration . for three days. I see. Can common help? no. SHE won't be back from my island until next friday. I also asked my igher or Sarah. SHE is always busy . with work. Did you ask? HEllen great idea. SHE usually has time. 听下面一段对话，回答第十至第十二三个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。What are you reading . a book about travelling rules in foreign countries? Why i'm going . on a business trip next week? Where are you going . to our branch offices in italy and saudi arabia? I'm also planning a trip to friends for a sight seeing after that. That should be interesting. Have you been to saudia arabia? No, i'm scheduled to go there next month. Give me some tips after you return from your trip. What are you reading . a book about travelling rules in foreign countries? Why i'm going . on a business trip next week. Where are you going to our . branch offices in italy and saudi arabia? I'm also planning a trip to france for a sight seeing after that. That should be interesting. Have you been to saudia arabia? No, i'm scheduled to go there next month. Give me some tips after you return from your trip. 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16 4个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Carla, the first thing you did was changed the way you worked. why? I used to have a busy job. IT was interesting. So I never got stressed or need a time off. Like some of my colleagues who became ill, I traveled all over the world. Then suddenly I realized I was living in hotels. And I thought, you know what? I like to spend more time . in my own house, and now you run your own business. yes. And I choose which hours I work. I can stop when I want to, and I still don't go on holidays often, but that's my choice. Instead of my companies, some people who leave big companies miss the big salaries, but that doesn't bother me. Do you do more exercise now? I spend about the same amount of time exercising as I did before. However, instead of doing IT between work and dinner, I get up at five AM and exercise. Then I am in the yoga because IT relaxes my body in mind. I've never really enjoyed team sports or athletics. You're still a busy person. Do you have any time saving advice? Many people think checking emails or messages on the bus to work or school and making a list of things to do can save time. But the thing that works well for me is having lots of clothes which are similar, so you don't have to think about what to put on in the morning. Carla, the first thing you did was change the way you worked. why? I used to have a busy job. IT was interesting. So I never got stressed or need a time off. Like some of my colleagues who became ill, I traveled all over the world. Then suddenly I realized I was living in hotels. And I thought, you know what? I like to spend more time in my own house. and now you run your own business. yes. And I choose which hours I work. I can stop when I want to, and I still don't go on holidays often, but that's my choice. Instead of my companies, some people who leave big companies miss the big salaries, but that doesn't bother me. Do you do more exercise now? I spend about the same amount of time exercising as I did before. However, instead of doing IT between work and dinner, I get up at five AM and exercise. Then I am in the yoga because IT relaxes my body in mind. I've never really enjoyed team sports or athletics. You're still a busy person. Do you have any time saving advice? Many people think checking emails, messages on the bus to work or school and making a list of things to do can save time. But the thing that works well for me is having lots of clothes, which you're similar, so you don't have to think about what to put on in the morning. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第24个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。In a forest in minnesota, a fire starts and quickly spreads at the minnesota fire center. Mary lock takes the call, and then the other fire rangers go into action. The helicopter crew sends information about the fire back to the fire center, and then it's the turn of the crew of the C, L, two, fifteen to take off. The C, L, two fifteen is no ordinary plane. IT is a firefighting plane. The pilots have to be very experienced. They're going to pick up water from this lake. IT can be a dangerous job. The C, L, two fifteen is flying at one hundred forty kilometers per hour. Now the pilot must be very careful. If he makes a mistake, the plane will crash. It's time to open the water tanks on the plane. The plane picks up water from the lake. This is the most dangerous time for the crew, but the pilot does this job and picks up more than five thousand leaders of water. Then it's time to put out the fire. The pilot has to fly low over the trees to hit the fire. He also needs to wet the ground in front of the fire, so IT can't spread. The water drops on the fire. It's a good hit, but the fire is a big one. The fire rangers have to go back to the lake in just two minutes. The plane is ready again. The crew has to drop water twenty times to put out the fire at last. It's time for the fire rangers to go home until the next time in a forest in minnesota, a fire starts and quickly spreads at the minnesota fire center, mary lock takes the call, and then the other fire rangers go into action. The helicopter crew sends information about the fire back to the fire center. And then it's the turn of the crew of the C. L. Two fifteen to take off. The C, L, two, fifteen is no ordinary plane. IT is a firefighting plane. The pilots have to be very experienced. They're going to pick up water from this lake. IT can be a dangerous job. The C, L, two fifteen is flying at one hundred forty kilometers per hour. Now the pilot must be very careful. If he makes a mistake, the plane will crash. It's time to open the water tanks on the plane. The plane picks up water from the lake. This is the most dangerous time for the crew, but the pilot does this b and picks up more than five thousand leaders of water. Then it's time to put out the fire. The pilot has to fly low over the trees to hit the fire. He also needs to wet the ground in front of the fire, so IT can't spread. The water drops on the fire. It's a good hit, but the fire is a big one. The fire rangers have to go back to the lake in just two minutes. The plane is ready again. The crew has to drop water twenty times to put out the fire at last. It's time for the fire rangers to go home until the next time. 2025—2026学年度第一学期赣州市十三校期中联考 高二英语试卷 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man want the woman to do? A. Fill in a form. B. Buy his painting. C. Clean his hands. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where are the speakers probably? A. In a barber shop. B. In the street. C. In an office. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the most probable relationship between the speakers? A. Friends. B. Host and guest. C. Coworkers. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How did Jane go home? A. By bus. B. By car. C. On foot. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man like about the game? A. The race itself. B. The songs. C. The cars. 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。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What is the woman doing? A. Serving a customer. B. Hosting a job interview. C. Reviewing an application. 7. How many languages can the man speak fluently now? A. Two. B. Four. C. Six. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. How long is the celebration put off? A. For one day. B. For two days. C. For three days. 9. Who will the woman probably turn to for help? A. Helen. B. Sara. C. Carmen. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. What is the book about? A. Traveling rules. B. Transportation. C. Top attractions. 11. Why is the man going to France? A. To meet customers. B. To have a holiday. C. To study. 12. Which country will the woman go to next month? A. France. B. Italy. C. Saudi Arabia. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. Why did Carla quit her job? A. It was very tiring. B. The pay was too low. C. She wanted more freedom. 14. How does Carla feel about running her own business? A. Challenging. B. Enjoyable. C. Boring. 15. When does Carla exercise now? A. In the morning. B. At noon. C. In the evening. 16. What does Carla probably suggest we do to save time? A. Make to-do lists. B. Check emails on the bus. C. Buy a lot of similar clothes. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. Where do the pilots get the water? A. From a river. B. From a lake. C. From a pond. 18. What is the most dangerous part of the job? A. Picking up water. B. Running in front of the fire. C. Flying high above the trees. 19. What can we learn from the text? A. The firefighters did a good job. B. The plane’s tanks were too small. C. The crew were not experienced enough. 20. What is the speaker? A. A fire fighter. B. A program host. C. A news reporter. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A The following are a series of new parks that have opened around the world in the last two years. They are undoubtedly satisfying getaways for parents and children to squeeze in moments of fun. Katmandu Park, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Opened in March 2023 on the east coast of the Dominican Republic, the park is full of mystery. According to legend, explorer Kilgore Goode was on an adventure through Nepal when he came across the “Desirata” jewel, protected by a fierce snowman. The key attractions include the 4D ride “Legend of Desirata” and “EtherQuest”, an interactive upside-down house. Tickets: $120 for adults; $85for children. Ghibli Park, Japan Located outside of Nagoya, Japan, Ghibli Park opened in late 2022．Within the 17.5forested ground of the Expo 2005, guests will find five areas that recreate several lively famous scenes of the famous animated movies “Spirited Away” and “My Neighbor Totoro”. Tickets: $15for adults; $7.5for children. Peppa Pig Theme Park, Florida The world’s first Peppa Pig Theme Park opened in 2022 in Winter Haven, Florida, and has been delighting children ever since. Committed to the classic British animated TV show, where little Peppa has everyday adventures with her friends and family, the 4.5-acre park welcomes children with well-designed, multi-sensory activities across six areas. Tickets: $34 for adults; $25for children. Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park, Malaysia Located within Resorts World Genting, about an hour’s drive from Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur, Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park opened in January 2022．Across the 26-acre park, which cost $800 million and took nearly 10 years to create, visitors will find 26 attractions across nine areas inspired by movies and explorations. Tickets: $30 for adults; $25for children. 21. How much will the Smiths with their daughter pay to visit Ghibli Park? A. $22.5． B. $30． C. $37.5． D. $45． 22. What do we know about Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park? A. It has nine attractions in all. B. It is located in Malaysia’s capital. C. It has been opened for almost two years. D. It is the biggest movie-centered park worldwide. 23. What do the four parks have in common? A. They are all inspired by legends. B. They are all family-friendly parks. C. They all took a long time to create. D. They were all built in the same year. B A smile is often considered a universal sign of happiness, but science reveals its effects are far more profound. Research conducted by psychologists suggests that the simple act of smiling can actively influence our emotions and physiology. This phenomenon is linked to the “facial feedback hypothesis.” What this theory proposes is that our facial expressions can send feedback to our brain, affecting our emotional state. Forcing a smile during a stressful situation, even if you don’t feel like it, can lead to a lower heart rate and reduce the intensity of stress. It is as though the brain interprets the muscle movements of a smile as happiness, leading to a genuine improvement in mood. The benefits extend beyond stress reduction. Smiling is seen as a friendly and approachable signal in social interactions. It can break down barriers, apologise without words, and make difficult conversations easier. Experts, who have studied this for years, recommend smiling at yourself in the mirror to start the day on a positive note. Understanding the science behind a smile provides us with a powerful, readily available tool. It’s not about denying negative emotions but about using our body’s own mechanisms to cultivate resilience. Whether it’s a slight curve of the lips or a broad grin, the message is clear: the simple act of smiling holds the potential to change not only how others perceive us but also how we experience the world ourselves. It is indeed a small gesture with a significant impact. 24. What can be inferred if someone forces a smile during a brief stressful task? A. Their heart rate will likely rise significantly. B. Their muscle fatigue will immediately disappear. C. Their emotional state will remain completely unchanged. D. Their perceived stress intensity may decrease. 25 Which social function of smiling is mentioned in the passage? A. Replacing spoken apologies. B. Increasing personal attractiveness instantly. C. Resolving all interpersonal conflicts. D. Guaranteeing successful negotiations. 26. What specific recommendation do experts give to start the day positively? A. Avoid looking in the mirror. B. Smile at oneself in the mirror. C. Perform 30 minutes of cardio exercise. D. Write down three negative thoughts. 27. How does the author view the act of smiling? A. As a meaningless social habit. B. As only effective when it is genuine. C. As a readily available self-help mechanism. D. As a replacement for medical treatment. C How’s this for a coincidence (巧合)? Charles Darwin and Abraham Lincoln were born in the same year, on the same day: Feb. 12, 1809. Although people hardly think of them together, we want to say that they belong together. It’s not just because they are both great men, and not because they happened to live at the same time. Rather, it’s because the scientist and the politician each started a revolution that changed the world. They are both revolutionaries in the sense that both men changed the reality when they were born. They seem and sound modern to us, because the world they left behind them is more or less the one we still live in. So, considering the joint greatness of their contributions and the coincidence of their birthdays—it is hard to wonder: who was the greatest man? It’s an apples and oranges-or Superman vs. Santa-comparison. But if you limit the question to influence, very quickly the balance tips in Lincoln’s favor. As great as his book on evolution is, it does no harm to remember that Darwin hurried to publish The Origin of Species because he thought he was about to be scooped (抢先) by his fellow naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace. Lincoln, however, is unique. True, his election as the president did cause the recession (经济衰退) and the war, but that war seemed certain to happen—not a question of if but when. Certainly we know what happened after he was murdered: Reconstruction was organized and then abandoned, leaving the issue of racial (种族) equality unsolved for another century. Surely we should not deny Darwins’ accomplishment. But their same birthdays gave us great opportunity to observe these men of their time. 28. Why does the author say Charles Darwin and Abraham Lincoln belong together? A. They were born on the same day. B. They lived in the same period of time. C. They started revolutions changing the world. D. They were both great men in history. 29. What does the author mean by “an apples and oranges-or Superman vs. Santa-comparison”? A. It is hard to tell which one is greater as they are both outstanding. B. The comparison between Darwin and Lincoln is easy and obvious. C. It is difficult to compare them as they are as famous as Superman and Santa. D. There is no point comparing them because they were born on the same day. 30. Which of the following can best describe Lincoln’s contributions to the world? A. Narrow. B. Objective. C. Challenging. D. Groundbreaking. 31. What can we learn from the passage? A. Lincoln’s success in election caused Reconstruction. B. Lincoln had tried to solve the racial problem. C. Darwin was unique compared with Lincoln. D. Darwin,s theory is similar to Lincoln’s belief. D Media literacy (素养) is finally getting some late-arriving attention. Whether it’s the increasing awareness of political disinformation or the threat of AI, discussions about media literacy are on the rise. The adoption of media literacy in the classroom, however, stagnates. The driving force for providing kids with media literacy skills often gets lost in the moral panic over technology and kids. Fear has overrun reason, and people can’t decide whether to blame social media, mobile devices, tech companies, or the Internet. They are concerned with claims that technology and social media are the causes of teenage mental health issues despite the weak associations. In response, too many solutions are “ostrich policies (鸵鸟政策) ” that want to ban devices and shut down social media but don’t address more fundamental issues. Policies that set age limits on social media access and restrict devices during school to minimize disturbance can be helpful but are incomplete solutions. Social media didn’t invent bullies (霸凌) or the enormous effect of peer pressure. Social media platforms may be a new battleground but they are not the source. Unfortunately, many current policies ignore the need to teach kids how to manage these challenges. There is frighteningly little attention paid to preparing kids to make good decisions when they will, unavoidably, get online. On the bright side the rapid development of AI and increasing attention to the amount of misinformation online have helped normalize the acceptance of media literacy as a core skill. While suggestions to limit inappropriate device use, increase face-to-face socialization, and engage in outdoor play arc beneficial, they do not build the core skills that will keep kids safe offline and are fundamental to well-being and life success: good citizenship, self-awareness and self-control. Those things take teaching, whether you are online or outside. Media literacy is an essential life skill that, once learned, can be applied to any content. While waiting for public education to catch up, parents and educators can build media literacy skills at home with numerous resources, ranging from family technology contracts and discussion guides to easy activities that can be done at home with kids. 32. What does the underlined word “stagnates” in the first paragraph probably mean? A. Gets far ahead. B. Falls apart suddenly. C. Falls well short. D. Gets started officially. 33. What causes people’s moral panic over technology and kids? A. Belief in the rapid growth of new technologies B. Concern over cutting kids off from the Internet C. Inability to balance the use of social media and health. D. Fear of technology causing mental health issues in teenagers. 34. What does paragraph 3 of the text focus on? A. The sources of peer pressure. B. The benefits of minimizing disturbance. C. The problems of current policies. D. The disadvantages of social media platforms 35. Which of the following belongs to media literacy? A. Reducing social media exposure. B. Applying critical thinking to media. C. Increasing face-to-face interactions. D. Recognizing the dangers of social media 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 How to Stop Being a People Pleaser As a recovering people pleaser, I spent much of my life keeping others happy. Breaking this habit meant stepping on a few toes. However, I’ve become a happier person as a result. Here are some tips I used to stop being a people pleaser. Identify your priorities. Take a moment to think about why you are trying to learn how to stop being a people pleaser. Who are the people that you feel the need to please? ____36____ Answering these questions will help you set a goal that you can hold yourself accountable to. Just say “no”. One reason why people pleasers say “yes” to everything is that they fear disappointing others. ____37____ If you are a people pleaser, you are likely to spend lots of energy trying to control how people feel about you. The best thing you can do is let them feel their feelings. It will feel liberating to free yourself from being responsible for someone else's reaction. ____38____ Saying “no” is a good way to set better boundaries in your important relationships. All healthy relationships have their own boundaries. If you haven’t set boundaries in your relationships, the odds are that at some point you will end up feeling pressured to do something you don’t want to do. Accept yourself. Many people pleasers are insecure about who they are. ____39____ Check out our summary of Brené Brown’s the Gifts of Imperfection to learn how to accept your imperfections and love yourself. Remember that you cannot please everyone. No matter what you do there will always be someone who is unhappy with your choices. ____40____ A. Set healthy boundaries. B. Keep healthy relationships. C. Why do you feel the need to keep them happy? D. Spend some time learning to love yourself for who you are. E. And why bother trying to please everyone if it isn’t possible? F. But saying “no” is the best way to take care of your own needs. G. That is why the more you seek security, the less of it you have. 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。 The Nobel Prize is considered one of the most recognizable and admirable awards possible, ___41___ people of the world for their outstanding achievements in different fields. Alfred Nobel was born in 1833 to a family of engineers in Sweden. In 1850, he met Ascanio Sobrero, the inventor of nitroglycerin (硝酸甘油) in Paris. Interested in its irregular ___42___ of exploding under pressure or heat, Nobel started to find a way to control it and make a ___43___ explosive. After years of ___44___, in 1867, at the age of 34, Nobel invented dynamite (炸药), which is much easier and safer to control than nitroglycerin. During his lifetime, Nobel invented and patented various explosives. He ___45___ his wealth from his 355 inventions, among which dynamite was the most important. When Alfred’s brother Ludwig died in 1888, a French newspaper ___46___ published Alfred’s obituary (讣告). Reading his own obituary, Nobel was ___47___ to find out his public image. The newspaper strongly ___48___ Nobel for inventing dynamite, giving him the nickname of “the merchant of death” and saying “Dr. Alfred Nobel, who became ___49___ by finding ways to kill more people faster than ever before, died yesterday.” To Alfred, this obituary was a(n) ____50____. He spent his lifetime alone ____51____ things and was deeply concerned with how he would be remembered. This unfortunate event inspired him to make changes in his will, so as to ____52____ his public image, and to be remembered for a good cause. In 1895, one year before his death, Nobel made the last ____53____, saying clearly that his wealth would be used to create a series of prizes for those who have made great ____54____ to mankind in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, and peace. To widespread astonishment, Dr. Alfred Nobel ____55____ 94% of his total wealth to found the five Nobel Prizes. 41. A. remembering B. honouring C. crediting D. preparing 42. A. nature B. conduct C. flavour D. benefit 43. A. deadly B. bitter C. usable D. mild 44. A. innovations B. efforts C. hesitation D. association 45. A. brought up B. put up C. broke up D. built up 46. A. mistakenly B. purposefully C. unintentionally D. scientifically 47. A. satisfied B. relieved C. impressed D. disappointed 48. A. praised B. blamed C. appreciated D. favoured 49. A. greedy B. essential C. rich D. sufficient 50. A. error B. warning C. threat D. consequence 51. A. destroying B. inventing C. combining D. stimulating 52. A. improve B. establish C. illustrate D. secure 53. A. request B. illustration C. will D. fortune 54. A. choices B. decisions C. profits D. contributions 55 A. gave away B. gave back C. gave off D. gave out 第二节 (共10小题; 每小题1.5分，满分15分) 语法填空 What will our cities be like in 2050? How much will artificial intelligence advance? Some scientists____56____ (make) different predictions recently. Joel E.Cohen from the The Rockfeller University says____57____is likely that by 2050 the majority of the people in the world will live in urban areas, and will have a____58____(significant) higher average age than people today. Cities will be____59____only realistic solution to housing a population that is expected to expand____60____9.7 billion by 2050. And the technology will keep____61____(advance) rapidly. According to Bill Michell, the late director of MIT Media Lab’s Smart Cities research group, cities of the future won’t look like “some sort of science-fiction fantasy” or “Star Trek” ,but virtual reality will change____62____we live. Self-driving cars will make the roads____63____(secure), driving more efficient, and provide faster transport. Charles Ebinger at the Brookings Institution thinks that by 2050 we will also have a so-called “smart grid” where all of our____64____ (appliance) are linked directly to energy distribution(分布) systems,_____65_____(allow) for real-time pricing based on supply and demand. Such a technology would greatly benefit most people and reduced the consumption(消耗) of fossil fuel energy. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 66. 11月8日你校组织了一场面向全体高二学生，题为“人工智能与人类”的主题讲座，受到了大家的一致好评。假如你是校英语报的记者李华，请按下列要点用英语写一则新闻报道。内容包括： 1. 讲座时间、地点、参加对象； 2. 讲座主要内容； 3. 对此次活动的简短评论。 注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Lecture on AI Receiving Favorable Comments _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ By Li Hua, School Newspaper 第二节(满分25分) 67. 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。 Growing up, I wanted to be just like my mom. She was kind and caring, and always made people comfortable in her presence. For years she was a volunteer in our community. I love going to the local nursing home to help with her when I was a child. However, once I became a teenager, I was too caught up in my adolescent world to worry about helping others. One particular summer day when I was 12, Mom came into my room and told me to get up and meet her at the car. But I had planned to spend the day at the lake with friends. Why did she have to ruin everything? At last, I made my way outside with my mother. Angry and annoyed, I climbed into the car and shoot the door loudly. I sat in silence, too upset to talk. “Tasha, do you know where we are going?” Mom asked calmly. I remained silent. “Sweetheart, we’re going to the children’s shelter. I have been there before and I think it would benefit you,” she explained. I feel a pain slowly form in my stomach. How was I supposed to help there? When we reached the shelter, I was rather surprised. As we approached the front door, wind bells played a calming tune while trees and flowers welcomed us. Maybe this wasn’t going to be so. Mom rang the doorbell. We were led to the front room, where all of the children were playing. Toys were spread out across the floor. I noticed a baby whose body was seriously wounded. Most of the children had noticeable physical scars such as cuts, burns and scratches. What a terrible life they must had had before they moved here! My heart sank. As I was looking around, I felt a gentle pull on my shirt. 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。 I looked down to find a little girl with brown eyes looking up at me. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I returned to the shelter with mum several times. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $