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2025—2026学年度昌泰高级中学高二上学期期中考试（英语） 考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分 一、听力选择题。（每题1.5分） 1．What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．Their dream house. B．Their vacation plan. C．Their favorite seasons. 2．When will reception reopen? A．Next Monday. B．Next Tuesday. C．Next Wednesday. 3．Who will give the lecture now? A．Prof. Brookings. B．Dr. Mildens. C．Dr. Kathleen White. 4．Why did the woman cancel her reservation? A．She is flying to London. B．She dislikes the restaurant. C．Her husband won’t be available. 5．How will the woman deal with her bicycle? A．Leave it in the apartment. B．Give it to the man for free. C．Sell it to the man at a low price. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6．What is the woman’s attitude toward seeing the film? A．Favorable. B．Disapproving. C．Casual. 7．How long will it take the speakers to buy tickets? A．10 minutes. B．15 minutes. C．30 minutes. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8．Who will Lisa travel with this time? A．Her colleagues. B．Her friends. C．Her parents. 9．What makes Fiji attractive to Lisa? A．Its food service. B．Its good climate. C．Its friendly people 10．What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Driver and passenger. B．Mother and son. C．Doctor and patient. 11．How does the man sound? A．Rude. B．Calm. C．Friendly. 12．Which city will the woman visit next week? A．New York. B．London. C．Toronto. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 13．What does the woman want to do? A．Give a tip to the guide. B．Take pictures with the guide. C．Buy an umbrella from the guide. 14．Where are the speakers? A．On a bridge. B．On a boat. C．In a bank. 15．What does the woman warn the man? A．The trip is ending. B．They are out of cash. C．He should watch out for the bridge. 16．How is the weather now? A．Pleasant. B．Cold. C．Hot. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17．What is Greg doing now? A．Visiting a museum. B．Talking to Chester Carlson. C．Introducing an invention and its inventor. 18．Why is the machine the most successful product? A．Its technology is widely used even today. B．Its technology inspires many other inventors. C．Its technology has helped earn a lot of money. 19．What happened to Chester Carlson? A．His mother was sick B．His family lacked money. C．His father died. 20．What will Greg talk about next? A．The magazine Fortune. B．The development of science. C．The xerography’s working principles. 二、阅读理解。（每题2.5分） A Six things that you can’t miss in Macao Macao Tower AJ Hackett Bungee Jump The Macao Tower, 338 meters tall, is the world’s 10th highest tower, with a variety of activities, one of which is the bungee jump. The AJ Hackett Macao Tower Bungee Jump is 233 meters high, making it a Guinness World Record as the highest commercial bungee jump in the world. Grab this chance and tick off this item on your bucket list. Grab a traditional Portuguese dinner Macao was colonized by Portugal before 1999. As a result, Portuguese culture is deeply immersed into many corners of Macao. Many Portuguese settled and opened Portuguese restaurants in the special administrative region, but the flavor is more adaptable to Chinese people. One of the must-try local foods in Macao is the Portuguese egg tart. Visit a museum Macao, as a tiny little city with only an area of 30.5 square kilometers, has 23 eye-catching museums. Due to its unique history, both Eastern and Western historical sites can be found. Many of them are preserved for cultural heritage, tourist spots or museums, such as the Grand Prix Museum, Maritime Museum and Wine Museum. Pop into a casino Well known as the “Las Vegas of the Orient”, Macao has 33 casinos. Among all, the Venetian is the most popular. With a huge shopping mall and gorgeous Vegas-style design, it is a must-go spot for both tourists and locals who want to enjoy leisure time. Selfie at the Ruins of St. Paul The Ruins of St. Paul is the signature landmark of Macao. The ruins consist of the St. Paul’s College and the Church of St. Paul, built in 1583. However, after three intense fires in 1595, 1601 and 1835, the church was seriously damaged. Miraculously, after the vigorous cycles of rebuilding and fires, the hugefaçade (正面) and the front stairway remain unburned. Watch the Macao Grand Prix The Macao Grand Prix is a major worldwide car-racing event held annually, featuring over 300 top drivers every year. Racing through the small streets and roads over this tiny city, the Macao Grand Prix circuit is the only street circuit racing in the world for car and motorcycle events. Thus, it is also well-known as one of the world’s most demanding circuits. The Grand Prix runs annually in November every year for about four days. 1. Why is Macao Tower well-known to adventurers? A. Macao Tower is the tallest tower in the world. B. There are various adventurous activities there. C. They can experience the AJ Hackett Macao Tower Bungee Jump. D. They each have an opportunity to break the Guinness World Record. 2. According to the passage, what can a tourist do in Macao? A. Sign up for a worldwide car-racing event. B. Enjoy both Eastern and Western historical sites. C. Pay a visit to twenty-three museums built by Portugal. D. Take a selfie in front of the burned huge facade and stairway of the church. 3. In which column of China Daily can you read this passage? A. Economy & Finance. B. International News. C. Science & Technology D. Culture & Lifestyle 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要讲了在澳门旅游时不可错过的六件事。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“The AJ Hackett Macao Tower Bungee Jump is 233 meters high, making it a Guinness World Record as the highest commercial bungee jump in the world.(AJ Hackett澳门塔蹦极高233米，是世界上最高的商业蹦极，创下了吉尼斯世界纪录)”可知，对于爱冒险的人，其出名的原因是他们可以体验蹦极运动。故选C。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Due to its unique history, both Eastern and Western historical sites can be found.(由于其独特的历史，东方和西方的历史遗迹都可以找到)”可知，游客在澳门可以享受东西方的历史遗迹。故选B。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章标题“Six things that you can’t miss in Macao(在澳门你不能错过的六件事)”结合文章都在介绍澳门的文化与旅游特色。由此推知，可以在Culture&Lifestyle版块找到本文。故选D。 B On the first day of senior year, Mia sat alone at the back of the music room, her fingers tracing the scar on her left hand-the reminder of a biking accident that had ended her piano dreams two years ago. The room was filled with the chatter of classmates tuning violins and adjusting drum kits, but Mia’s eyes stayed fixed on the dusty piano in the corner. “ Hi, I’m Alex, ” a boy with a guitar slung over his shoulder smiled. “ You play piano, right? I remember seeing you perform at the freshman concert.” Mia tensed, her scar throbbing (颤动) slightly. “ Not anymore, ” she mumbled, pretending to study her music sheet. Weeks passed. Mia kept to herself, but Alex’s persistence was unwavering. One afternoon as Mia was sketching (画素描) the piano in her notebook, Alex suddenly said, “What if we did a duet (二重奏) for the winter concert? You could... uh, help me with the piano part?” His ears turned red, and Mia realized he was trying to hide the fact that he already knew about her accident. “I can’t,” Mia said quickly, shutting her notebook. But Alex just shrugged. “No pressure. I’ll be practicing in the music room after school if you change your mind. ” That evening, Mia found herself lingering (徘徊) outside the room. Through the window, she saw Alex struggling with a complicated guitar piece. Something about his determination stirred her. She pushed the door open. “The bridge section needs more harmony,” she said softly. “Like this.” Without thinking, she sat at the piano and played a simple chord progression, her scarred hand trembling but steady. Alex’s eyes lit up. “Perfect! Let’s try it together.” As the concert date neared, Mia noticed something surprising - her hand hurt less when she played, as if the music was healing old wounds. On the night of the concert, the stage lights glimmered on the piano and guitar. Mia took a deep breath, her fingers hovering (悬停) over the keys. When Alex nodded, she began to play, soft and sure. The room was silent, then erupted into applause as their final notes combined. Mia smiled. She realized that Alex had never pitied her; he’d simply seen the music in her heart, waiting to be heard. The scar on her hand still ached sometimes, but now it felt like a reminder of how beauty could grow from brokenness - just like their duet, imperfect yet whole. 4. Why did Mia stop playing the piano? A. She lost interest in music. B. A hand injury affected her skills. C. She preferred sketching to performing. D. Her family couldn’t afford piano lessons. 5. Which word best describes Alex? A. Proud and impatient. B. Sensitive and confident. C. Caring and encouraging. D. Competitive and cooperative. 6. What motivated Mia to join Alex’s duet? A. She felt sorry for Alex’s poor guitar skills. B. She needed to earn extra credit for music class. C. She wanted to prove she was still a great pianist. D. She was moved by Alex’s persistent effort in practicing. 7. What can we infer from the last paragraph about Mia? A. She regretted hiding her talent for so long. B. She no longer felt pain in her scarred hand. C. She decided to become a professional musician. D. She learned to embrace her imperfection through music. 【答案】4 B 5. C 6. D 7. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Mia在Alex鼓励下重拾钢琴梦想的故事。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“On the first day of senior year, Mia sat alone at the back of the music room, her fingers tracing the scar on her left hand-the reminder of a biking accident that had ended her piano dreams two years ago.(大四第一天，Mia独自坐在音乐室后面，她的手指划过左手上的伤疤——这让她想起两年前的一场自行车事故，这场事故终结了她的钢琴梦)”可知，Mia停止弹钢琴是因为手部受伤影响了她的技能。故选B。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“Mia kept to herself, but Alex’s persistence was unwavering. One afternoon as Mia was sketching (画素描) the piano in her notebook, Alex suddenly said, “What if we did a duet (二重奏) for the winter concert? You could... uh, help me with the piano part?”(Mia总是独来独往，但Alex的坚持却毫不动摇。一天下午，当Mia正在笔记本上画钢琴素描时，Alex突然说：“如果我们为冬季音乐会来个二重奏怎么样？你可以……呃，帮我弹钢琴部分吗？”)”以及第四段中“No pressure. I’ll be practicing in the music room after school if you change your mind.(别有压力。如果你改变主意了，我放学后会在音乐室练习)”可知，Alex关心Mia，并鼓励她一起参加二重奏，推测他是一个关心他人且鼓励他人的人。故选C。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段中“Through the window, she saw Alex struggling with a complicated guitar piece. Something about his determination stirred her.(透过窗户，她看到Alex正在努力弹奏一首复杂的吉他曲。他的某种决心打动了她)”可知，Mia被Alex坚持不懈的努力所打动，从而决定加入他的二重奏。故选D。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“The scar on her hand still ached sometimes, but now it felt like a reminder of how beauty could grow from brokenness - just like their duet, imperfect yet whole.(她手上的伤疤有时还会疼，但现在它仿佛在提醒她，美是如何从破碎中生长出来的——就像他们的二重奏，不完美却完整)”可推知，Mia通过音乐学会了接受自己的不完美。故选D。 C Eight-year-old Xiao Ming sat with his head in his hands, muttering to himself as he tried to beat an AI-powered robot at a game of chess. But this was not in an AI showroom or lab — the robot was living on a coffee table in a Beijing apartment, along with Xiao Ming. “It’s like a little teacher or a little friend,” the boy said, as he showed his mum the next move he was considering on the chessboard. China is actively employing AI in its bid to become a tech superpower by 2030. DeepSeek, the breakthrough Chinese chatbot that caught the world’s attention in January, was just the first shot of that ambition. Beijing plans to invest 100 billion Chinese yuan ($13.7 billion; €12.9 billion) over the next 15 years as it competes with Washington to gain the edge in advanced tech. AI funding got yet another boost at the government’s annual political gathering, which is currently underway. This comes on the heels of a 60-billion-yuan AI investment fund created in January, just days after the US further tightened export controls for advanced chips and placed more Chinese firms on a trade blacklist. But DeepSeek has shown that Chinese companies can overcome these barriers. And that’s what has surprised Silicon Valley and industry experts — they did not expect China to catch up so soon. “DeepSeek’s rapid rise has caused hostile reactions from some in the West,” a commentary in the state-run Beijing Daily noted, adding that “the development environment for China’s AI models remains highly uncertain.” But China’s AI firms are not discouraged. Rather, they believe thrifty innovation (节俭创新) will win them an undeniable advantage — because it was DeepSeek’s claim that it could rival ChatGPT for a tiny amount of the cost that shocked the AI industry. 8. Why is Xiao Ming mentioned in paragraph 1? A. To lead in the topic. B. To present detailed information. C. To provide an argument. D. To illustrate China’s AI firms. 9. What can be inferred from Paragraph 2 and Paragraph 3? A. China has already had many successful AI achievements. B. China invested 100-billion-yuan investment fund in January. C. DeepSeek has suggested China’s determination to cooperate with others. D. DeepSeek was just the first step for China to become a tech giant. 10. What is the attitude of some Western countries towards DeepSeek’s booming? A. Supportive. B. Unfriendly C. Indifferent. D. Admiring. 11. What do we know from the passage? A. Chinese AI firms could outweigh due to its less expense. B. The cost of DeepSeek is much higher than that of ChatGPT. C. China’s AI development will face no difficulty in the future. D. All countries are making joint efforts in the development of AI. 【答案】8. A 9. D 10. B 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了中国在人工智能领域的发展现状，包括AI技术的应用场景、政府的投资规划、中国企业突破技术壁垒的案例，以及面临的国际竞争与挑战。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Eight-year-old Xiao Ming sat with his head in his hands, muttering to himself as he tried to beat an AI-powered robot at a game of chess. (八岁的小明双手抱头坐着，一边喃喃自语，一边试图在国际象棋比赛中击败一个人工智能机器人)”可知，通过描述小明与AI机器人下棋的场景，以具体事例引出中国AI技术已融入日常生活这一话题，进而自然过渡到后文对中国AI发展战略的介绍。故选A项。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“DeepSeek, the breakthrough Chinese chatbot that caught the world’s attention in January, was just the first shot of that ambition. Beijing plans to invest 100 billion Chinese yuan ($13.7 billion; €12.9 billion) over the next 15 years as it competes with Washington to gain the edge in advanced tech. (DeepSeek是一款突破性的中国聊天机器人，在1月份引起了全世界的关注，这只是这一雄心壮志的第一步。北京计划在未来15年投资1000亿元人民币（137亿美元；129亿欧元），与华盛顿竞争在先进技术领域的优势)”可知，DeepSeek仅仅是伟大理想的初次实践。故选D项。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段“DeepSeek’s rapid rise has caused hostile reactions from some in the West. (DeepSeek的迅速崛起引起了西方一些国家的敌对反应)”可知，部分西方国家对其态度是不友好的。故选B项。 【11题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Rather, they believe thrifty innovation (节俭创新) will win them an undeniable advantage — because it was DeepSeek’s claim that it could rival ChatGPT for a tiny amount of the cost that shocked the AI industry.(相反，他们相信节俭创新将为他们赢得不可否认的优势——因为DeepSeek声称，它可以以极低的成本与ChatGPT竞争，这震惊了人工智能行业)”可知，中国AI企业的优势在于低成本高效能。故选A项。 D When Adele released (发行) her 2011 single Someone Like You, this bittersweet song is popular with millions worldwide. More than a decade later, it remains one of her most popular songs. Her artistry, as well as that of many others who have mastered the art of making listeners feel moved with slow and emotional beats, has a way of managing the emotional pain of heartbreak and loss. Listening to favorite songs could also reduce people’s feelings of pain, according to a new study published in the journal Frontiers in Pain Research. And the most effective pain relievers were found to be sad songs detailing bittersweet and emotional experiences. “It doesn’t take the place of medicine when you have a headache, but music can help reduce your pain,” said Patrick Stroman, a professor at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. He didn’t join in the study. “Unlike other medications,” he noted, “there is no side effect or risk in listening to music (just keep the volume at a reasonable level).” The small study invited 63 young adults to bring one of their favorite songs. The researchers also had the young adults pick one of seven songs that the team considered relaxing and were unfamiliar to the study participants. All the while, the researchers stuck a hot object — similar to the pain of a boiling hot teacup on the participants’ skin — to their left inner forearms. When rating their experiences, people were more likely to report feeling less pain when listening to their favorite songs compared with hearing the unfamiliar relaxing songs. With millions of songs available, one person’s favorite song is likely not the same as another. After interviewing the participants about the song they brought and their rating of pain, the researchers found people who listened to bittersweet and moving songs felt less pain than when they listened to songs with calming or cheerful themes (主题). “It’s a very cool result,” said lead study author Darius Valevicius, a doctoral student of neurosciences at the University of Montreal. “I think it’s why I myself and probably many people choose to listen to bittersweet or even spiritual music.” 12. Why does the author mention Adele in the first paragraph? A. To reach a conclusion. B. To lead in the topic. C. To offer a suggestion. D. To provide the background. 13. What is Stroman’s attitude to the effect of listening to music? A. Doubtful. B. Positive. C. Unclear. D. Unconcerned. 14. What did the participants do in the new study? A. They reported their feelings of pain. B. They interviewed many musicians. C. They made various kinds of teacups. D. They picked out the music they don't like. 15. Which is the most suitable title for the text? A. When Is the Best Time to Listen to Music? B. How Do You Create Popular Songs Quickly? C. The Best Way to Reduce Pain Might Be to Write Music D. Certain Types of Music Could Help You Feel Less Pain 【答案】12. B 13. B 14. A 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一项研究发现——某些类型音乐能够帮助你减轻痛苦。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“When Adele released (发行) her 2011 single Someone Like You, this bittersweet song is popular with millions worldwide. More than a decade later, it remains one of her most popular songs. Her artistry, as well as that of many others who have mastered the art of making listeners feel moved with slow and emotional beats, has a way of managing the emotional pain of heartbreak and loss.(当阿黛尔在2011年发行单曲《Someone Like You》时，这首苦乐参半的歌曲受到了全球数百万人的欢迎。十多年后，这首歌仍然是她最受欢迎的歌曲之一。她的艺术，以及其他许多掌握了用缓慢而情绪化的节奏让听众感到感动的艺术的人，有一种管理心碎和失去的情感痛苦的方法。)”可推断，作者在第一段提到Adele是为了引出话题，说明她的音乐能够引起听众的情感共鸣，并引出音乐对减轻疼痛的研究。故选B项。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段““It doesn’t take the place of medicine when you have a headache, but music can help reduce your pain,” said Patrick Stroman, a professor at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. He didn’t join in the study. “Unlike other medications,” he noted, “there is no side effect or risk in listening to music (just keep the volume at a reasonable level).(当你头痛时，音乐不能代替药物，但音乐可以帮助减轻你的疼痛，”安大略省金斯敦皇后大学的教授帕特里克·斯特罗斯曼说。他没有参加这项研究。“与其他药物不同，”他指出，“听音乐没有副作用或风险(只需将音量保持在合理的水平)。”)”可知，Stroman对于听音乐减轻痛苦的效果持“肯定的”态度。故选B项。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“When rating their experiences, people were more likely to report feeling less pain when listening to their favorite songs compared with hearing the unfamiliar relaxing songs.(在评价他们的体验时，与听不熟悉的放松歌曲相比，人们更有可能在听自己喜欢的歌曲时感到更少的痛苦)”可知，研究的参与者会在实验中报告他们对于痛苦的感受。故选A项。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第二段“Listening to favorite songs could also reduce people’s feelings of pain, according to a new study published in the journal Frontiers in Pain Research. And the most effective pain relievers were found to be sad songs detailing bittersweet and emotional experiences.(根据发表在《疼痛研究前沿》杂志上的一项新研究，听喜欢的歌曲也可以减少人们的疼痛感。研究发现，最有效的止痛药是描述苦乐参半和情感经历的悲伤歌曲。)”可知，某些类型的音乐能够帮助你减轻痛苦。故短文的标题为“某些类型的音乐可以帮助你减轻疼痛”。故选D项。 三、七选五。（每题2.5分） Is there a right or wrong way on how to view art? Whether we admit it or not, we’ve all had that moment of uncertainty while viewing art. However, that you’re not an expert doesn’t mean you can’t understand art. ____16____. Determine the basics When you first see an artwork, identify some basic information about it. Try to determine its medium (材料). If it’s a painting, see if you can figure out the type of paint used. ____17____. These observations can build a foundation for better understanding. ____18____ Artists are masters of drawing attention. They usually have a plan for how your vision should move across the artwork. Taking note of what you notice first is a useful way to begin your experience. For example, it is said that Renaissance artists would refer to their paintings as “machines”. Their intention was to allow viewers to move their eyes smoothly through the work of art with clarity (清晰) and balance. Do some homework You don’t need a background in art to appreciate it, but having some knowledge doesn’t hurt, either. If a work of art catches your attention, do a little research, read an exhibition’s catalogue (目录) or speak to the art team. ____19____. Feel the artwork ____20____. Is the artwork artful or dramatic? How does it affect your feelings? Do you feel sad, happy or angry? These questions require immediate reactions. They can be subjective, but they are worth considering, because art is about the artist communicating and expressing ideas. A. Notice your eye movements B. Spend some time with artists C. All these can deepen your appreciation D. Recognize your feelings as you first view the art E. You can also identify the artist and when it was created F. Try these tips next time you’re viewing art, and they might help you G. You’d be surprised by the knowledge you can acquire when interpreting art 【答案】16. F 17. E 18. A 19. C 20. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章提供了一些技巧和建议，帮助非专家欣赏和理解艺术作品，强调了欣赏艺术是主观的体验，没有固定的方式。 【16题详解】 根据下文提供的建议“Determine the basics(确定基础)”和“Do some homework(做一些家庭作业)”以及“Feel the artwork(感受艺术作品)”可知，此空应是引出下文讲述的一些建议和技巧来帮助欣赏和理解艺术作品，F选项“Try these tips next time you’re viewing art, and they might help you (下次你看艺术品的时候试试这些建议，它们可能会对你有所帮助)”中的these tips指的是下文讲述的建议和技巧，符合语境。故选F项。 【17题详解】 根据空前的“Try to determine its medium (材料). If it’s a painting, see if you can figure out the type of paint used.(尝试确定它的材料。如果是一幅画，看看你能不能找出用的是哪种颜料。)”以及空后的“These observations can build a foundation for better understanding.(这些观察可以为更好地理解奠定基础。)”中的These observations可知，此空讲述的内容应与观察艺术作品去理解艺术作品相关，E选项“You can also identify the artist and when it was created(你也可以辨认出艺术家和作品的创作时间)”讲述的内容与空前内容一致，且与空后的these observations所指的内容相关，符合语境。故选E项。 【18题详解】 分析语篇可知，此处应为本段的小标题，与其他段落相同，应为祈使句，根据空后的“Artists are masters of drawing attention. They usually have a plan for how your vision should move across the artwork.(艺术家是吸引注意力的大师。他们通常会对你的视觉如何在艺术作品中移动有一个计划。)”可知，本段讲述的内容应与视觉内容相关，A选项“Notice your eye movements(留意你的视线所在)”为祈使句，且讲述的内容可以概括本段的主题，所以适合作本段小标题。故选A项。 【19题详解】 根据空前的“You don’t need a background in art to appreciate it, but having some knowledge doesn’t hurt, either.(你不需要有艺术背景来欣赏它，但有一些知识也无妨。)”和“If a work of art catches your attention, do a little research, read an exhibition’s catalogue (目录) or speak to the art team.(如果一件艺术品引起了你的注意，做一点研究，阅读展览目录或与艺术团队交谈。)”可知，欣赏艺术前有一些艺术背景，对感兴趣的艺术品做一点相关的研究，有助于提高欣赏能力，C选项“All these can deepen your appreciation(这些都有助于提升你的鉴赏能力)”中的All these指代上文中的“了解艺术背景”和“对艺术品做点功课”，且对上文内容进行了总结，符合语境。故选C项。 【20题详解】 根据本段小标题“Feel the artwork(感受艺术品)”及空后“Is the artwork artful or dramatic? How does it affect your feelings? Do you feel sad, happy or angry? (这件艺术品是艺术的还是戏剧性的?它是如何影响你的感受的?你感到悲伤、快乐还是生气?)”可知，空后讲述的内容均与欣赏艺术品时的个人感受相关，D选项“Recognize your feelings as you first view the art(当你第一次看到艺术作品时，识别自己的感受)”中的your feelings为解题的关键，该选项引出下文，符合语境。故选D项。 四、完形填空。（每题1分） In honor of National Volunteer Appreciation Week, we want to bring you a closer look at what it’s like to be a ___21___ at Animal Humane Society and want you to hear a few first-hand experiences from our amazing volunteers. Because of the fast-paced and ever-changing shelter environment, every day as a volunteer can look ___22___. “One day, I got ___23___ in to help with puppy bathing and it was such a ___24___,” Jesse Hitz Graff, a current volunteer at AHS, said. “The puppies were so squirmy (动来动去的) and just getting to work with them ___25___ was really fun. I know they didn’t love the ___26___, but having a puppy in your arms all, ___27___ up in a towel is so heartwarming.” Ella Chester, one of the volunteers who currently ___28___ us, says the most ___29___ day of volunteering was “getting to send one of my favorite dogs, Foxtrot, home and seeing how excited the adopters were about having him. It was great to see a family of people who ____30____ him as much as I did.” No matter what your day looks like, you’ll spend every moment of your volunteer shifts making an ____31____ on the lives of the animals in our shelter and the people who ____32____ them. “I love being able to provide love and ____33____ to animals who don’t always get it, ”Ella says. But it’s not just the animals that ____34____ volunteering at AHS so great. “I really love the people,” Ella ____35____. “Getting to spend time with other people who are just as passionate about animals is really great!” 21. A. trainer B. owner C. guide D. volunteer 22. A. similar B. different C. strange D. energetic 23 A. called B. permitted C. brought D. taken 24. A. surprise B. favor C. joy D. mess 25. A. straight B. high C. slow D. late 26. A. heat B. food C. smell D. water 27. A. folded B. wrapped C. cleaned D. picked 28. A. talk with B. meet with C. work with D. play with 29. A. comfortable B. affordable C. reasonable D. memorable 30. A. love B. feed C. touch D. amuse 31. A. impression B. experiment C. impact D. introduction 32. A. adapt B. adopt C. abandon D. buy 33. A. appreciation B. attention C. reception D. protection 34. A. help B. allow C. cause D. make 35. A. continues B. replies C. shouts D. answers 【答案】21. D 22. B 23. A 24. C 25. A 26. D 27. B 28. C 29. D 30. A 31. C 32. B 33. B 34. D 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了在动物收容所所做志愿者的体验和感受。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：为了纪念全国志愿者感谢周，我们想让你更近距离地了解在动物人道协会做志愿者是什么感觉，并希望你听到我们了不起的志愿者的一些第一手经验。A. trainer训练员；B. owner所有者；主人；C. guide向导；导游；D. volunteer志愿者。根据前文“In honor of National Volunteer Appreciation Week,”和后文“from our amazing volunteers.”及全文可知，文章主要介绍在动物收容所所做志愿者的体验和感受。故选D。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：由于快节奏和不断变化的避难所环境，志愿者的每一天都是不同的。A. similar相似的；B. different不同的；C. strange奇怪的；陌生的；D. energetic精力充沛的。根据前文“Because of the fast-paced and ever-changing shelter environment,”可知，作为志愿者的每一天都不一样。故选B。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“有一天，我被叫去帮忙给小狗洗澡，这真是太高兴了，”杰西·希茨·格拉夫说，他现在是AHS的一名志愿者。 A. called叫；打电话；B. permitted允许；许可；C. brought带来；拿来；D. taken拿；取；带走。call in sb. to do sth.召来某人做某事。根据后文“to help with puppy bathing”可知，杰西·希茨·格拉夫被叫去帮忙给小狗洗澡。故选A。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：“有一天，我被叫去帮忙给小狗洗澡，这真是太高兴了，”杰西·希茨·格拉夫说，他现在是AHS的一名志愿者。A. surprise惊喜；惊讶；B. favor帮助；喜爱；C. joy乐事；喜悦；D. mess混乱；杂乱。根据后文“and just getting to work with them ___5___ was really fun.”可知，杰西觉得给狗洗澡是一件令人高兴的事。故选C。 【25题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：小狗们扭来扭去的，直接和它们一起工作真的很有趣。A. straight直接；立即；B. high高；C. slow慢慢地；D. late晚；迟。根据前文“he puppies were so squirmy (动来动去的)”可知，杰西感到直接和小狗一起工作很有趣。故选A。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我知道它们不喜欢水，但是有一只小狗在你怀里，用毛巾裹着，真是太温暖了。A. heat热；热度；B. food食物；C. smell气味；嗅觉；D. water水。根据前文“One day, I got ___3___ in to help with puppy bathing”和常识可知，狗狗不喜欢水。故选D。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我知道它们不喜欢水，但是有一只小狗在你怀里，用毛巾裹着，真是太温暖了。A. folded折叠；对折；B. wrapped包裹；缠绕；C. cleaned打扫；清洁；D. picked挑选；采摘。根据后文“in a towel”可知，吧小狗裹在毛巾里抱在怀里。故选B。 【28题详解】 考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：艾拉·切斯特是目前与我们一起工作的志愿者之一，她说，志愿活动中最难忘的一天是“把我最喜欢的狗狗Foxtrot送回家，看到收养它的人有多兴奋。”A. talk with与……交谈；B. meet with会见；碰到；C. work with与……一起工作；D. play with和……交一起玩。根据前文“Ella Chester, one of the volunteers”可知，艾拉·切斯特作为志愿者一起工作。故选C。 【29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：艾拉·切斯特是目前与我们一起工作的志愿者之一，她说，志愿活动中最难忘的一天是“把我最喜欢的狗狗Foxtrot送回家，看到收养它的人有多兴奋。”A. comfortable舒适的；舒服的；B. affordable负担得起的；C. reasonable合理的；公道的；D. memorable难忘的；值得纪念的。根据后文“getting to send one of my favorite dogs, Foxtrot, home and seeing how excited the adopters were about having him. It was great to see a family of people who ___10___ him as much as I did.”可知，艾拉感到做志愿服务是最令人难忘的一天。故选D。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：看到一家人像我一样爱他，真是太好了。A. love爱；喜欢；B. feed喂养；饲养；C. touch触摸；接触；D. amuse逗乐；使消遣。根据“as much as I did.”可知，艾拉很高兴遇到像她一样爱它的一家人。故选A。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：不管你一天过得如何，你都要在志愿者轮班的每一刻对我们收容所的动物和收养它们的人的生活产生影响。A. impression印象；感想；B. experiment实验；试验；C. impact影响；作用；D. introduction介绍；引进。make an impact on sth.对某事有影响。根据前文“you’ll spend every moment of your volunteer shifts”可知，他们的工作对那里的动物及收养它们的人的生活产生影响。故选C。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：不管你一天过得如何，你都要在志愿者轮班的每一刻对我们收容所的动物和收养它们的人的生活产生影响。A. adapt适应；改编；B. adopt收养；采纳；C. abandon遗弃；放弃；D. buy购买。根据前文“and seeing how excited the adopters were about having him.”可知，这里指收养动物的人们。故选B。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：“我喜欢能够为那些并不总是得到爱和关注的动物提供爱和关注，”艾拉说。A. appreciation欣赏；感激；B. attention特别照料；关注；C. reception接待；接收；D. protection保护；防护。根据“who don’t always get it,”以及“provide love ”可知，为那些并不总是得到爱和特别照料的动物提供爱和特别照料。故选B。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但不仅仅是动物让美国动物协会的志愿者工作变得如此伟大。A. help帮助；帮忙；B. allow允许；准许；C. cause引起；导致；D. make使得；制作。make sth. +adj.使某事变得……。根据后文“volunteering at AHS so great.”可知，通过志愿活动使得志愿者工作变得很伟大。故选D。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“我真的很喜欢这里的人，”艾拉继续说道。A. continues继续；持续；B. replies回答；答复；C. shouts呼喊；叫喊；D. answers回答。根据后文“Getting to spend time with other people who are just as passionate about animals is really great!”可知，志愿者艾拉停顿后继续说。故选A。 五、语法填空。（每题1.5分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Major Heat (Dashu), the 12th solar term of the year, begins this year on July 22 and ends on August 6. During Major Heat, most parts of China enter the ___36___ (hot) season of the year. In China, the 24 solar terms ___37___ (create) thousands of years ago to guide agricultural production. But solar term culture ___38___ (be) still useful today to guide people’s lives through special foods, cultural ceremonies and even healthy living tips. During Major Heat, the sunshine, high temperatures ___39___ heavy rainfalls are good for agricultural crops. But like Minor Heat (Xiaoshu), many natural disasters such as floods, ___40___ (drought) and typhoons also happen during Major Heat. Therefore, it’s important to harvest and plant in time ___41___ (avoid) damage caused by natural disasters. Grass jelly, Xiancaodong in Chinese, is made with a special grass ___42___ stems (茎) and leaves can be made into herb jelly after being dried in ___43___ sun. With the ___44___ (amaze) ability to reduce the summer heat, grass jelly is described in a ____45____ (popularly) saying in Guangdong province that goes, “Eating herb jelly in Major Heat will make you stay young like the immortals (神仙).” 【答案】36. hottest 37. were created 38. is 39. and 40. droughts 41. to avoid 42. whose 43. the 44. amazing 45. popular 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国传统节气大暑的气候特点、文化意义以及与之相关的传统习俗和健康小贴士。 【36题详解】 考查形容词最高级。句意：在大暑期间，中国大部分地区进入一年中最热季节。根据空格前的the可知，此处用the+形容词最高级，表示在某个范围内“最……的”意思，再根据提示词可知，这里指的是一年中最热的季节。故填hottest。 【37题详解】 考查动词的时态与语态。句意：在中国，24节气是几千年前为指导农业生产而创造的。分析句子结构可知，the 24 solar terms与create之间存在被动关系，且根据时间状语thousands of years ago可知，此处需要使用一般过去时的被动语态。故填were created。 【38题详解】 考查动词的时态与主谓一致。句意：但节气文化今天仍然有用，通过特殊的食物，文化仪式，甚至健康的生活技巧来指导人们的生活。分析句子结构可知，solar term culture是本句的主语，故谓语动词用be动词的单数形式，且根据today可知，此处需要使用一般现在时。故填is。 【39题详解】 考查连词。句意：大暑时节阳光充足、高温和大量降雨有益于农作物的生长。根据句意可知，空格前后是并列关系，所以此处用and连接两个并列的事物。故填and。 【40题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：但就像小暑一样，许多自然灾害，如洪水、干旱和台风也会在大暑期间发生。根据前面的many natural disasters such as floods可知，此处需要填入复数形式，又因为drought是可数名词，所以用名词复数形式。故填droughts。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：因此，为了避免自然灾害造成的破坏，及时收获和种植非常重要。分析句子结构可知，此处不定式作目的状语，表示及时收获和种植的目的是“避免”自然灾害造成的损失。故填to avoid。 【42题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：草粿，中文里也叫仙草冻，是由一种特殊的草制成的，这种草的茎和叶在晒干后可以做成草本果冻。分析句式结构可知，此处是定语从句，修饰a special grass，由于定语从句中缺少定语，所以用关系代词whose来引导。故填whose。 【43题详解】 考查定冠词。句意：同上。由于sun是世界上独一无二的事物，所以用定冠词the。故填the。 【44题详解】 考查形容词。句意：由于草粿具有惊人的消暑能力，在广东省有一句流行的说法：“大暑吃仙草，活如神仙不会老。”分析句子成分可知，这里需要一个形容词来修饰名词ability，因为ability指物，所以用形容词amazing表示草本果冻的这种能力是“令人惊叹的”。故填amazing。 【45题详解】 考查词形转换。句意：同上。分析句式结构可知，此处需要一个形容词来修饰后面的名词saying，所以此处用提示词的形容词形式popular表示一个“流行的”谚语。故填popular。 六、写作。（15分） 46. 假定你是新华外国语学校某班班长李华，本月你班发起“共享图书”活动，请你用英文写一封倡议书，号召大家捐赠一部分自己的图书，建立班级图书角，使图书资源得以充分利用。注意： 1. 写作词数应为80个左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Dear Classmates, With the purpose of fully utilizing our book resources and enriching our reading materials, I, as our class monitor, am initiating a “Book Sharing” activity this month. I urge everyone to donate some of your books to set up a class library corner. To make this initiative more effective, I suggest we each donate at least two books, preferably those we’ ve already read and enjoyed. We can also take turns to be the librarian, responsible for managing and borrowing books. Let’s work together so that we can create a reading-loving atmosphere in our class! Best regards, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生用英文写一封倡议书，号召大家捐赠一部分自己的图书，建立班级图书角，使图书资源得以充分利用。 【详解】1.词汇积累 建议：suggest→advise 目的：purpose→goal 捐赠：donate→give away 建立：set up→build up 2.句式拓展 同义句转换 原句：To make this initiative more effective, I suggest we each donate at least two books, preferably those we’ ve already read and enjoyed. 拓展句：I suggest we each donate at least two books, preferably those we’ ve already read and enjoyed, which make this initiative more effective. 【点睛】[高分句型1] To make this initiative more effective, I suggest we each donate at least two books, preferably those we’ ve already read and enjoyed. (运用了不定式作目的状语) [高分句型2] Let’s work together so that we can create a reading-loving atmosphere in our class! (运用了so that引导目的状语从句) 七、读后续写。（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。 Max arrived at an office, for his first interview. He used to live with his parents. He was frustrated with his parents blaming him for every little thing he did at home. While waiting for the interview, he was thinking, “Only if I succeed in today’s interview will I say goodbye to my parents’ house and settle down in the big city, which will let me avoid having to listen to my parents’ complaints about little things all the time.” He started thinking about little things his parents used to blame him for— How his mother asked him to make his bed after he woke up. If he left the bathroom door open, his mother would ask him to close the door and before that check if the tap was turned off properly. How his father asked him to switch off the fan or light switch before he left. How his mother always blamed him for not keeping things at the right places. While thinking about all these, he thought, “Why should I listen to their words? Why should I do all these? If I get a job, I will definitely leave their home.” When looking around, Max saw that there were many candidates (应试者) sitting in that office. He saw that the light in the office was still on and it was ten o’clock in the morning. Remembering his father’s words, he got up and switched off the light. When he saw that water was falling from the water cooler kept at the office, he went to turn off the tap properly. It was time to go up to the second floor for the interview, everyone went upstairs in turn. On the way up the stairs, a chair stood in the way, and the other candidates bypassed it, but Max removed it, set it aside, and walked to the second floor. Now, as Max waited outside, he saw the candidates in front of him keep going in and coming out immediately. After talking to these people, he learned that the interviewers didn’t ask them anything. 注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 It was Max’s turn to be interviewed. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ After the interview, Max reached home and hugged his parents. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version： It was Max’s turn to be interviewed. He went inside and passed his file to the interviewers. After looking at his file, an interviewer asked, “When are you joining?” A wave of surprise flooded into Max’s mind. Looking at his face, the interviewer said, “Today, in interviews, no one was asked anything. We noticed everyone came but no one switched off the tap or light except you. You have good values and habits. This is what we evaluate most.” After the interview, Max reached home and hugged his parents. He told them about the interview and the result. He apologized to them and thanked them. He said, “In my life, my degree has less value in comparison to the lessons I have learned from you because of your strict demand on small matters. Today, I come to know that not only education but good habits and values have their own importance if I want to succeed in life. A person who doesn’t have self-disciplines, no matter how smart he is, can’t succeed in his life.” 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了麦克斯在家里做的每一件小事都受到父母的责备，这使他很沮丧，但是却因为父母教导的一个小行为，通过了面试。让麦克斯明白了父母的苦心。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“轮到麦克斯接受面试了”可知，第一段可描写麦克斯通过面试，面试官说明原因。 ②由第二段首句内容“面试结束后，麦克斯回到家，拥抱了他的父母”可知，第二段可描写麦克斯明白了父母的苦心，道歉并感谢父母。 2.续写线索：麦克斯面试——麦克斯通过面试——得知原因——回家道歉——感谢——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①询问：ask/inquire ②道歉：apologize/make an apology ③看重：evaluate/value 情绪类 ①感谢：thank/show gratitude to ②聪明：smart/clever 【点睛】[高分句型1] We noticed everyone came but no one switched off the tap or light except you. (运用了省略引导词that的宾语从句作noticed的宾语) [高分句型2] This is what we evaluate most. (运用了what引导的表语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025—2026学年度昌泰高级中学高二上学期期中考试（英语） 考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分 一、听力选择题。（每题1.5分） 1．What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．Their dream house. B．Their vacation plan. C．Their favorite seasons. 2．When will reception reopen? A．Next Monday. B．Next Tuesday. C．Next Wednesday. 3．Who will give the lecture now? A．Prof. Brookings. B．Dr. Mildens. C．Dr. Kathleen White. 4．Why did the woman cancel her reservation? A．She is flying to London. B．She dislikes the restaurant. C．Her husband won’t be available. 5．How will the woman deal with her bicycle? A．Leave it in the apartment. B．Give it to the man for free. C．Sell it to the man at a low price. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6．What is the woman’s attitude toward seeing the film? A．Favorable. B．Disapproving. C．Casual. 7．How long will it take the speakers to buy tickets? A．10 minutes. B．15 minutes. C．30 minutes. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8．Who will Lisa travel with this time? A．Her colleagues. B．Her friends. C．Her parents. 9．What makes Fiji attractive to Lisa? A．Its food service. B．Its good climate. C．Its friendly people 10．What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Driver and passenger. B．Mother and son. C．Doctor and patient. 11．How does the man sound? A．Rude. B．Calm. C．Friendly. 12．Which city will the woman visit next week? A．New York. B．London. C．Toronto. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 13．What does the woman want to do? A．Give a tip to the guide. B．Take pictures with the guide. C．Buy an umbrella from the guide. 14．Where are the speakers? A．On a bridge. B．On a boat. C．In a bank. 15．What does the woman warn the man? A．The trip is ending. B．They are out of cash. C．He should watch out for the bridge. 16．How is the weather now? A．Pleasant. B．Cold. C．Hot. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17．What is Greg doing now? A．Visiting a museum. B．Talking to Chester Carlson. C．Introducing an invention and its inventor. 18．Why is the machine the most successful product? A．Its technology is widely used even today. B．Its technology inspires many other inventors. C．Its technology has helped earn a lot of money. 19．What happened to Chester Carlson? A．His mother was sick. B．His family lacked money. C．His father died. 20．What will Greg talk about next? A．The magazine Fortune. B．The development of science. C．The xerography’s working principles. 二、阅读理解。（每题2.5分） A Six things that you can’t miss in Macao Macao Tower AJ Hackett Bungee Jump The Macao Tower, 338 meters tall, is the world’s 10th highest tower, with a variety of activities, one of which is the bungee jump. The AJ Hackett Macao Tower Bungee Jump is 233 meters high, making it a Guinness World Record as the highest commercial bungee jump in the world. Grab this chance and tick off this item on your bucket list. Grab a traditional Portuguese dinner Macao was colonized by Portugal before 1999. As a result, Portuguese culture is deeply immersed into many corners of Macao. Many Portuguese settled and opened Portuguese restaurants in the special administrative region, but the flavor is more adaptable to Chinese people. One of the must-try local foods in Macao is the Portuguese egg tart. Visit a museum Macao, as a tiny little city with only an area of 30.5 square kilometers, has 23 eye-catching museums. Due to its unique history, both Eastern and Western historical sites can be found. Many of them are preserved for cultural heritage, tourist spots or museums, such as the Grand Prix Museum, Maritime Museum and Wine Museum. Pop into a casino Well known as the “Las Vegas of the Orient”, Macao has 33 casinos. Among all, the Venetian is the most popular. With a huge shopping mall and gorgeous Vegas-style design, it is a must-go spot for both tourists and locals who want to enjoy leisure time. Selfie at the Ruins of St. Paul The Ruins of St. Paul is the signature landmark of Macao. The ruins consist of the St. Paul’s College and the Church of St. Paul, built in 1583. However, after three intense fires in 1595, 1601 and 1835, the church was seriously damaged. Miraculously, after the vigorous cycles of rebuilding and fires, the hugefaçade (正面) and the front stairway remain unburned. Watch the Macao Grand Prix The Macao Grand Prix is a major worldwide car-racing event held annually, featuring over 300 top drivers every year. Racing through the small streets and roads over this tiny city, the Macao Grand Prix circuit is the only street circuit racing in the world for car and motorcycle events. Thus, it is also well-known as one of the world’s most demanding circuits. The Grand Prix runs annually in November every year for about four days. 1. Why is Macao Tower well-known to adventurers? A. Macao Tower is the tallest tower in the world. B. There are various adventurous activities there. C. They can experience the AJ Hackett Macao Tower Bungee Jump. D. They each have an opportunity to break the Guinness World Record. 2. According to the passage, what can a tourist do in Macao? A. Sign up for a worldwide car-racing event. B. Enjoy both Eastern and Western historical sites. C. Pay a visit to twenty-three museums built by Portugal. D. Take a selfie in front of the burned huge facade and stairway of the church. 3. In which column of China Daily can you read this passage? A. Economy & Finance. B. International News. C. Science & Technology D. Culture & Lifestyle B On the first day of senior year, Mia sat alone at the back of the music room, her fingers tracing the scar on her left hand-the reminder of a biking accident that had ended her piano dreams two years ago. The room was filled with the chatter of classmates tuning violins and adjusting drum kits, but Mia’s eyes stayed fixed on the dusty piano in the corner. “ Hi, I’m Alex, ” a boy with a guitar slung over his shoulder smiled. “ You play piano, right? I remember seeing you perform at the freshman concert.” Mia tensed, her scar throbbing (颤动) slightly. “ Not anymore, ” she mumbled, pretending to study her music sheet. Weeks passed. Mia kept to herself, but Alex’s persistence was unwavering. One afternoon as Mia was sketching (画素描) the piano in her notebook, Alex suddenly said, “What if we did a duet (二重奏) for the winter concert? You could... uh, help me with the piano part?” His ears turned red, and Mia realized he was trying to hide the fact that he already knew about her accident. “I can’t,” Mia said quickly, shutting her notebook. But Alex just shrugged. “No pressure. I’ll be practicing in the music room after school if you change your mind. ” That evening, Mia found herself lingering (徘徊) outside the room. Through the window, she saw Alex struggling with a complicated guitar piece. Something about his determination stirred her. She pushed the door open. “The bridge section needs more harmony,” she said softly. “Like this.” Without thinking, she sat at the piano and played a simple chord progression, her scarred hand trembling but steady. Alex’s eyes lit up. “Perfect! Let’s try it together.” As the concert date neared, Mia noticed something surprising - her hand hurt less when she played, as if the music was healing old wounds. On the night of the concert, the stage lights glimmered on the piano and guitar. Mia took a deep breath, her fingers hovering (悬停) over the keys. When Alex nodded, she began to play, soft and sure. The room was silent, then erupted into applause as their final notes combined. Mia smiled. She realized that Alex had never pitied her; he’d simply seen the music in her heart, waiting to be heard. The scar on her hand still ached sometimes, but now it felt like a reminder of how beauty could grow from brokenness - just like their duet, imperfect yet whole. 4. Why did Mia stop playing the piano? A. She lost interest in music. B. A hand injury affected her skills. C. She preferred sketching to performing. D. Her family couldn’t afford piano lessons. 5. Which word best describes Alex? A. Proud and impatient. B. Sensitive and confident. C. Caring and encouraging. D. Competitive and cooperative. 6. What motivated Mia to join Alex’s duet? A. She felt sorry for Alex’s poor guitar skills. B. She needed to earn extra credit for music class. C. She wanted to prove she was still a great pianist. D. She was moved by Alex’s persistent effort in practicing. 7. What can we infer from the last paragraph about Mia? A. She regretted hiding her talent for so long. B. She no longer felt pain in her scarred hand. C. She decided to become a professional musician. D. She learned to embrace her imperfection through music. C Eight-year-old Xiao Ming sat with his head in his hands, muttering to himself as he tried to beat an AI-powered robot at a game of chess. But this was not in an AI showroom or lab — the robot was living on a coffee table in a Beijing apartment, along with Xiao Ming. “It’s like a little teacher or a little friend,” the boy said, as he showed his mum the next move he was considering on the chessboard. China is actively employing AI in its bid to become a tech superpower by 2030. DeepSeek, the breakthrough Chinese chatbot that caught the world’s attention in January, was just the first shot of that ambition. Beijing plans to invest 100 billion Chinese yuan ($13.7 billion; €12.9 billion) over the next 15 years as it competes with Washington to gain the edge in advanced tech. AI funding got yet another boost at the government’s annual political gathering, which is currently underway. This comes on the heels of a 60-billion-yuan AI investment fund created in January, just days after the US further tightened export controls for advanced chips and placed more Chinese firms on a trade blacklist. But DeepSeek has shown that Chinese companies can overcome these barriers. And that’s what has surprised Silicon Valley and industry experts — they did not expect China to catch up so soon. “DeepSeek’s rapid rise has caused hostile reactions from some in the West,” a commentary in the state-run Beijing Daily noted, adding that “the development environment for China’s AI models remains highly uncertain.” But China’s AI firms are not discouraged. Rather they believe thrifty innovation (节俭创新) will win them an undeniable advantage — because it was DeepSeek’s claim that it could rival ChatGPT for a tiny amount of the cost that shocked the AI industry. 8. Why is Xiao Ming mentioned in paragraph 1? A. To lead in the topic. B. To present detailed information. C. To provide an argument. D. To illustrate China’s AI firms. 9. What can be inferred from Paragraph 2 and Paragraph 3? A. China has already had many successful AI achievements. B. China invested 100-billion-yuan investment fund in January. C. DeepSeek has suggested China’s determination to cooperate with others. D. DeepSeek was just the first step for China to become a tech giant. 10 What is the attitude of some Western countries towards DeepSeek’s booming? A. Supportive. B. Unfriendly C. Indifferent. D. Admiring. 11. What do we know from the passage? A. Chinese AI firms could outweigh due to its less expense. B. The cost of DeepSeek is much higher than that of ChatGPT. C. China’s AI development will face no difficulty in the future. D. All countries are making joint efforts in the development of AI. D When Adele released (发行) her 2011 single Someone Like You, this bittersweet song is popular with millions worldwide. More than a decade later, it remains one of her most popular songs. Her artistry, as well as that of many others who have mastered the art of making listeners feel moved with slow and emotional beats, has a way of managing the emotional pain of heartbreak and loss. Listening to favorite songs could also reduce people’s feelings of pain, according to a new study published in the journal Frontiers in Pain Research. And the most effective pain relievers were found to be sad songs detailing bittersweet and emotional experiences. “It doesn’t take the place of medicine when you have a headache, but music can help reduce your pain,” said Patrick Stroman, a professor at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. He didn’t join in the study. “Unlike other medications,” he noted, “there is no side effect or risk in listening to music (just keep the volume at a reasonable level).” The small study invited 63 young adults to bring one of their favorite songs. The researchers also had the young adults pick one of seven songs that the team considered relaxing and were unfamiliar to the study participants. All the while, the researchers stuck a hot object — similar to the pain of a boiling hot teacup on the participants’ skin — to their left inner forearms. When rating their experiences, people were more likely to report feeling less pain when listening to their favorite songs compared with hearing the unfamiliar relaxing songs. With millions of songs available, one person’s favorite song is likely not the same as another. After interviewing the participants about the song they brought and their rating of pain, the researchers found people who listened to bittersweet and moving songs felt less pain than when they listened to songs with calming or cheerful themes (主题). “It’s a very cool result,” said lead study author Darius Valevicius, a doctoral student of neurosciences at the University of Montreal. “I think it’s why I myself and probably many people choose to listen to bittersweet or even spiritual music.” 12. Why does the author mention Adele in the first paragraph? A. To reach a conclusion. B. To lead in the topic. C. To offer a suggestion. D. To provide the background. 13 What is Stroman’s attitude to the effect of listening to music? A. Doubtful. B. Positive. C. Unclear. D. Unconcerned. 14. What did the participants do in the new study? A. They reported their feelings of pain. B. They interviewed many musicians. C. They made various kinds of teacups. D. They picked out the music they don't like. 15. Which is the most suitable title for the text? A. When Is the Best Time to Listen to Music? B. How Do You Create Popular Songs Quickly? C. The Best Way to Reduce Pain Might Be to Write Music D. Certain Types of Music Could Help You Feel Less Pain 三、七选五。（每题2.5分） Is there a right or wrong way on how to view art? Whether we admit it or not, we’ve all had that moment of uncertainty while viewing art. However, that you’re not an expert doesn’t mean you can’t understand art. ____16____. Determine the basics When you first see an artwork, identify some basic information about it. Try to determine its medium (材料). If it’s a painting, see if you can figure out the type of paint used. ____17____. These observations can build a foundation for better understanding. ____18____ Artists are masters of drawing attention. They usually have a plan for how your vision should move across the artwork. Taking note of what you notice first is a useful way to begin your experience. For example, it is said that Renaissance artists would refer to their paintings as “machines”. Their intention was to allow viewers to move their eyes smoothly through the work of art with clarity (清晰) and balance. Do some homework You don’t need a background in art to appreciate it, but having some knowledge doesn’t hurt, either. If a work of art catches your attention, do a little research, read an exhibition’s catalogue (目录) or speak to the art team. ____19____. Feel the artwork ____20____. Is the artwork artful or dramatic? How does it affect your feelings? Do you feel sad, happy or angry? These questions require immediate reactions. They can be subjective, but they are worth considering, because art is about the artist communicating and expressing ideas. A. Notice your eye movements B. Spend some time with artists C. All these can deepen your appreciation D. Recognize your feelings as you first view the art E. You can also identify the artist and when it was created F. Try these tips next time you’re viewing art, and they might help you G. You’d be surprised by the knowledge you can acquire when interpreting art 四、完形填空。（每题1分） In honor of National Volunteer Appreciation Week, we want to bring you a closer look at what it’s like to be a ___21___ at Animal Humane Society and want you to hear a few first-hand experiences from our amazing volunteers. Because of the fast-paced and ever-changing shelter environment, every day as a volunteer can look ___22___. “One day, I got ___23___ in to help with puppy bathing and it was such a ___24___,” Jesse Hitz Graff, a current volunteer at AHS, said. “The puppies were so squirmy (动来动去的) and just getting to work with them ___25___ was really fun. I know they didn’t love the ___26___, but having a puppy in your arms all, ___27___ up in a towel is so heartwarming.” Ella Chester, one of the volunteers who currently ___28___ us, says the most ___29___ day of volunteering was “getting to send one of my favorite dogs, Foxtrot, home and seeing how excited the adopters were about having him. It was great to see a family of people who ____30____ him as much as I did.” No matter what your day looks like, you’ll spend every moment of your volunteer shifts making an ____31____ on the lives of the animals in our shelter and the people who ____32____ them. “I love being able to provide love and ____33____ to animals who don’t always get it, ”Ella says. But it’s not just the animals that ____34____ volunteering at AHS so great. “I really love the people,” Ella ____35____. “Getting to spend time with other people who are just as passionate about animals is really great!” 21. A. trainer B. owner C. guide D. volunteer 22. A. similar B. different C. strange D. energetic 23. A. called B. permitted C. brought D. taken 24. A. surprise B. favor C. joy D. mess 25. A. straight B. high C. slow D. late 26. A. heat B. food C. smell D. water 27. A. folded B. wrapped C. cleaned D. picked 28 A. talk with B. meet with C. work with D. play with 29. A. comfortable B. affordable C. reasonable D. memorable 30. A. love B. feed C. touch D. amuse 31. A. impression B. experiment C. impact D. introduction 32. A. adapt B. adopt C. abandon D. buy 33. A. appreciation B. attention C. reception D. protection 34. A. help B. allow C. cause D. make 35. A. continues B. replies C. shouts D. answers 五、语法填空。（每题1.5分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Major Heat (Dashu), the 12th solar term of the year, begins this year on July 22 and ends on August 6. During Major Heat, most parts of China enter the ___36___ (hot) season of the year. In China, the 24 solar terms ___37___ (create) thousands of years ago to guide agricultural production. But solar term culture ___38___ (be) still useful today to guide people’s lives through special foods, cultural ceremonies and even healthy living tips. During Major Heat, the sunshine, high temperatures ___39___ heavy rainfalls are good for agricultural crops. But like Minor Heat (Xiaoshu), many natural disasters such as floods, ___40___ (drought) and typhoons also happen during Major Heat. Therefore, it’s important to harvest and plant in time ___41___ (avoid) damage caused by natural disasters. Grass jelly, Xiancaodong in Chinese, is made with a special grass ___42___ stems (茎) and leaves can be made into herb jelly after being dried in ___43___ sun. With the ___44___ (amaze) ability to reduce the summer heat, grass jelly is described in a ____45____ (popularly) saying in Guangdong province that goes, “Eating herb jelly in Major Heat will make you stay young like the immortals (神仙).” 六、写作。（15分） 46. 假定你是新华外国语学校某班班长李华，本月你班发起“共享图书”活动，请你用英文写一封倡议书，号召大家捐赠一部分自己的图书，建立班级图书角，使图书资源得以充分利用。注意： 1. 写作词数应为80个左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 七、读后续写。（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。 Max arrived at an office, for his first interview. He used to live with his parents. He was frustrated with his parents blaming him for every little thing he did at home. While waiting for the interview, he was thinking, “Only if I succeed in today’s interview will I say goodbye to my parents’ house and settle down in the big city, which will let me avoid having to listen to my parents’ complaints about little things all the time.” He started thinking about little things his parents used to blame him for— How his mother asked him to make his bed after he woke up. If he left the bathroom door open, his mother would ask him to close the door and before that check if the tap was turned off properly. How his father asked him to switch off the fan or light switch before he left. How his mother always blamed him for not keeping things at the right places. While thinking about all these, he thought, “Why should I listen to their words? Why should I do all these? If I get a job, I will definitely leave their home.” When looking around, Max saw that there were many candidates (应试者) sitting in that office. He saw that the light in the office was still on and it was ten o’clock in the morning. Remembering his father’s words, he got up and switched off the light. When he saw that water was falling from the water cooler kept at the office, he went to turn off the tap properly. It was time to go up to the second floor for the interview, everyone went upstairs in turn. On the way up the stairs, a chair stood in the way, and the other candidates bypassed it, but Max removed it, set it aside, and walked to the second floor. Now, as Max waited outside, he saw the candidates in front of him keep going in and coming out immediately. After talking to these people, he learned that the interviewers didn’t ask them anything. 注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。 It was Max’s turn to be interviewed. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ After the interview, Max reached home and hugged his parents. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $