四川省成都市树德中学2025-2026学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题

树德中学高2024级高二上学期半期考试英语试题听力部分。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。Don't worry, you have the experience. Thanks for saying that they . want someone who works well with people. You've got to show them how easy going and reliable you are. You should have done fine . in the interview. I hope so. The ticket is twenty dollars each for adults and half Price for children and students. All the three of us are adults, but one is a kid. Excuse me, is this the right floor for the restaurant? This is the third floor. The dining room is on the fourth floor, but it's only open for lunch and dinner in the morning. We use the coffee bar on the first floor, or you can eat in your room. Is there anyone that you don't like in your family? I really don't like Helena, but he is my mother sister's daughter, so I have no choice but to see her every Christmas and pretend I actually like her. Are you going to tim's party . on saturday? Yes, IT must be strange being born on twenty nine february, as he only has a birthday every four years. No, actually his birthday . is on friday. 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。Good morning, swift. com. Hello. this is Martin smith. I'm ringing about an appointment with Peter field. Oh, yes, mister field. Sorry, he couldn't confirm the arrangement yesterday. He had to check his diary . about the fourth. Is that okay? Well, that are the nth. The nth suits me Better. Fine, i'll tell him. Good morning, swift com. Hello. this is Martin smith. I'm ringing about an appointment with Peter field. Oh, yes, mister field. Sorry, he couldn't confirm the arrangement yesterday. He had to check his diary about the fourth is IT. okay? Well. that or the nth. the nth suits me Better. Fine, i'll tell him. 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。Good morning. I saw an ad for your clean steam carpet cleaner in the newspaper, and I think that might be useful for me. I run a small shop that sells carpets. Thank you for your interest. The clean steam is one of our most popular products. IT is very a popular as soon as IT comes onto the market, we have many satisfied customers. Well, IT does seem like a product of high quality, but i'm worried about the Price is quite expensive compared to similar cleaners. Why don't we schedule a time when I can show you all of its advantages? You'll see that it's well worth the prize. Good morning. I saw an ad for your clean steam carpet cleaner in the newspaper, and I think that might be useful for me. I run a small shop that sells carpets. Thank you for your interest. The clean steam is one of our most popular products. IT is very a popular as soon as IT comes onto the market, we have many satisfied customers. Well, IT seem like a product of high quality, but i'm worried about the Price. It's quite expensive compared to similar cleaners. Why don't we schedule a time when I can show you all of its advantages? You'll see that it's well worth the prize. 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。Hey, Manda, you are looking good. Have you been on a diet? No way. You know me. I love sweets and fatty things too much. But what I have done is joining the new sports club in hill street. I went there after school, just after IT opened in october, but I thought forty pounds a month was too much. It's forty if you don't become a member. If you become a member, it's half that. And I get a student discount, which brings IT down by another five pounds. That's pretty good. Do they have body building? I need to get a . bit stronger. Yes, there is a class seven AM, one PM and seven PM every day. There is also a great kickboxing class on wednesday and friday. which I go to. great. I think it's time I joined to. Hey, maranda, you are looking good. Have you been on a diet? No way. You know me, I sweets and fatty things too much. But what I have done is joining the new sports club in hills street. I went there after school, just after IT opened in october. But I thought forty pounds a month was too much. It's forty if you don't become a member. If you become a member, it's half that. And I get a student discount, which brings IT down by another five pounds. That's pretty good. Do they have body building? I need to get a bit stronger. Yes, there is a class, seven AM, one P, M and seven PM every day. There is also a great kick box in class on wednesday and friday. which I go to. great. I think it's time I joined to. 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。Did you see that program on the environment last night? I was so interesting. Yeah, I think so. The amazing amazon. I never knew I was the biggest rainforest in brazil. yeah. But I was so shocked to learn from the program that the east european countries are so polluted. yeah, heavy medals from coal mining have heavily polluted much of the areas, waters, they said. The rivers and trees and forests are so polluted that they are all dead. Yeah, that's true. And I found the section of ghana in indonesia the most informative and amazing. Oh, I must have missed them because I was having dinner. IT was quite alarming in some parts. They were talking about how the rapid population growth of ghana has caused the removal of the forests. How are they going to protect the land? The government . has sponsored the growing of crops to make money. What about indonesia? Don't they have a population problem too? Yes. in fact, a very bad one. They said IT was because most indonesians are against birth control. So the population problem is hard . to deal with. That explains a lot. Did you see that program on the environment last night? I was so interesting. Yeah, I think so. The amazing amazon. I never knew I was the biggest rainforest in brazil. Yeah. but I was so shocked to learn from the program that the east european countries are so polluted. Yeah, heavy medals from coal mining have heavily polluted much of the areas, waters, they said. The rivers and trees and forest are so polluted that they are all dead. Yeah, that's true. And I found the section of ghana in indonesia the most informative and amazing. Oh, I must missed them because I was having dinner. IT was quite alarming in some parts. They were talking about how the rapid population growth of ghana has caused the removal of the forests. How are they going to protect the land? The government . has sponsored the growing of crops to make money. What about indonesia? Don't they have a population problem too? Yes. in fact, a very bad one. They said IT was because most indonesians are against birth control. So the population problem is hard . to deal with. That explains the lid. 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。Good evening, and thank you for coming to find out about the hills science survival school. My name's David Johnson. I started the school and i'm the schools is chief instructor. I learned my survival skills while I was in the army. And before starting the hillsides survival school, I worked at various camping sites. So let me tell you about what happens on some of our courses. The most popular course is our basic survival course, which lasts the weekend and takes place throughout the year. This course teaches you the basic skills that you need to survive in the wilderness and costs two hundred dollars per person. Come and join us. Imagine how much more fun you'll have on a Sunny weekend here. Then you just lie on the sofa at home if you want an even bigger chAllenge. Our extreme survival course takes place between november and february when the conditions are more difficult. These courses cost two hundred and twenty dollars per person. If you come with a group of more than ten people, each of you will get a ten percent discount. The extreme survival course teaches you to survive in a wet and cold environment, no tents, no gas cockers just you and the wilderness. Ss, you learn to find the food and cook IT over an open fire. You learn to build a shelter, and then you actually sleep in IT. You will probably be surprised how well you can work under difficult conditions through this course. Good evening, and thank you for coming to find out about the hills science survival school. My named David Johnson, I started the school and i'm the school's chief instructor. I learned my survival skills while I was in the army. And before starting the hillsides survival school, I worked at various camping sites. So let me tell you about what happens on some of our courses. The most popular course is our basic survival course, which lasts the weekend and takes place throughout the year. This course teaches you the basic skills that you need to survive in the wilderness and costs two hundred dollars per person. Come and join us. Imagine how much more fun you'll have on a Sunny weekend here. Then you just lie on the sofa at home. If you want an even bigger chAllenge, how extreme survival course takes place between november and february when the conditions are more difficult, these courses cost two hundred and twenty dollars per person. If you come with a group of more than ten people, each of you will get a ten percent discount. The extreme survival course teaches you to survive in a wet and cold environment, no tense, no gas cockers just you and the wilderness. You learn to find the food and cook IT over an open fire. You learn to build a shelter, and then you actually sleep in IT. You will probably be surprised how well you can work under difficult conditions through this course. 第二节到此结束，现在你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。听力部分到此结束。 听力原文： Text 1 Mr. Don’t worry. You have the experience. W: Thanks for saying that. Mr. They want someone who works well with people. You’ve got to show them how easy-going and reliable you are! You should have done fine in the interview. W: I hope so. Text 2 W: The ticket is twenty dollars each for adults and half price for children and students. Mr. All the three of us are adults, but one is a kid. Text 3 M: Excuse me. Is this the right floor for the restaurant? W: This is the third floor. The dining room is on the fourth floor, but it’s only open for lunch and dinner. In the morning we use the coffee bar on the first floor, or you can eat in your room. Text 4 Mr. Is there anyone that you don’t like in your family? W: I really don’t like Helena. But she is my mother’s sister’s daughter, so I have no choice but to see her every Christmas and pretend I actually like her. Text 5 M: Are you going to Tim’s party on Saturday? W: Yes. It must be strange being born on 29 February as he only has a birthday every four years. Mr. No, actually his birthday is on Friday. Text 6 W: Good morning. Swifteom. M: Hello, this is Martin Smiths. I’m ringing about an appointment with Peter Field. W: Oh, yes, Mr. Field’s sorry he couldn’t confirm the arrangement yesterday. He had to check his diary about the fourth. Mr. Is it OK? W: Well, that or the ninth. M: The ninth suits me better. W: Fine, I’ll tell him. Text 7 W: Good morning, I saw an ad for your Clean Steam carpet cleaner in the newspaper and I think it might be useful for me. I ran a small shop that sells carpets. M: Thank you for your interests. The Clean Steam is one of our most popular products. It is very popular as soon as it comes onto the market. We have many satisfied customers. W: Well, it does seem like a product of high quality, but I’m worried about the price. It’s quite expensive compared to similar cleaners. M: Why don’t we schedule a time when I can show you all of its advantages? You’ll see that it’s well worth the price. Text 8 M: Hey, Miranda! You are looking good! Have you been on a diet? W: No way! You know me! I love sweets and fatty things too much. But what I have done is joining the new sports club in Hill Street. M: I went there after school just after it opened in October, but I thought 40 pounds a month was too much. W: It’s 40 if you don’t become a member. If you become a member it’s half that. And I get a student discount which brings it down by another 5 pounds! M: That’s pretty good! Do they have body building? I need to get a bit stronger. W: Yes. There is a class at 7 am, 11 p.m. and 7 p.m. every day. There is also a great kick boxing class on Wednesdays and Fridays which I go to. M: Great! I think it’s time I joined too. Text 9 M: Did you see that program on the environment last night? It was so interesting! W: Yeah, I think so. The amazing Amazon! I never knew it was the biggest rainforest in Brazil. M: Yeah, but I was so shocked to learn from the program that the East European countries are so polluted. W: Yeah, heavy metals from coal mining have heavily polluted much of the area’s waters. They said the rivers and trees and forests are so polluted that they are all dead. M: Yeah, that’s true. And I found the section of Ghana and Indonesia the most informative and amazing. W: Oh, I must have missed them because I was having dinner. M: It was quite alarmingly A little (if) in some parts. They were talking about how the rapid population growth of Ghana has caused the removal of the forests. W: How are they going to protect the land? M: The government has sponsored the growing of crops to make money. W: What about Indonesia? Don’t they have a population problem too? M: Yes. In fact a very bad one. They said it was because most Indonesians are against birth control so the population problem is hard to deal with. W: That explains a lot. Text 10 M: Good evening and thank you for coming to find out about the Hillside Survival School. My name’s David Johnson: I started the school and I’m the school’s chief instructor. I learned my survival skills while it was in the army, and before starting the Hillside Survival School, I worked at various camping sites. So, let me tell you about what happens on some of our courses. The most popular course is our basic survival course which lasts a weekend and takes place throughout the year. This course teaches you the basic skills that you need to survive in the wilderness and costs two hundred dollars per person. Come and join us! Imagine how much more fun you’ll have on a sunny weekend here than you just lie on the sofa at home. If you want an even bigger challenge, our extreme survival course takes place between November and February when the conditions are more difficult. These courses cost two hundred and twenty dollars per person. If you come with a group of more than ten people, each of you will get a 10% discount. The extreme survival course teaches you to survive in a wet and cold environment. No tents, no gas cookers; just you and the wilderness. You learn to find food and cook it over an open fire. You learn to build a shelter and then you actually sleep in it. You will probably be surprised how well you can work under difficult conditions through this course. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 树德中学高2024级高二上学期半期考试英语试题参考答案 听力： 1—5 ACACB 6—10 BCACC 11—15 BACAB 16—20 CABA 阅读理解： 21-23 DDA 24-27 DABA 28-31DAAB 32-35 CDCD 七选五： 36-40 BFCAG 完形填空： 41-45 AABDC 46-50ACABA 51-55CABA 语法填空： 56. seen 57. affordable 58. to suit 59. where 60. the 61. dramatically 62. and 63. has replaced 64. without 65. enhancing 书面表达： Dear Mr. Nelson, I am Li Hua, Chairman of the Student Union, writing to sincerely invite you to serve as a judge for our upcoming English Culture Festival debate. The debate, entitled “Is AI a contributor or a threat to artistic creation,” aims to stimulate students’ understanding regarding technological advancement. It provides an ideal platform to foster both analytical skills and English language proficiency through meaningful discussion. The judging panel will comprise three English teachers alongside two esteemed foreign experts like you. Scheduled for next Friday afternoon in the school auditorium, the event will run from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, featuring opening arguments, rebuffs, and concluding remarks. Were you to honor us with your presence, your professional insights would prove invaluable. We genuinely hope you can join us for this intellectually engaging occasion. Respectfully Yours, Li Hua 读后续写范文： It was then that my moment of courage arrived, inspiring me to act . With trembling hands and a pounding heart, I rose to my feet and recounted the story of the boy in my class. I described the cruel teasing he endured and our unawareness of his pain. Overwhelmed by emotion, I urged my classmates to put an end to the cruelty. As I finished speaking, a soft round of clapping started in the front of the room, spreading throughout the entire audience. In the following days I noticed subtle changes. The teasing stopped completely and students started greeting the boy with genuine kindness. I realized that a single act of courage didn’t just help one person –it wakened the kindness in us all. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 树德中学高2024级高二上学期半期考试英语试题 命题人：宁夏校区高三英语备课组 审题人：何天美、张琳、姚红 考场时间：120分钟 总分：150分 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个题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. An interview. B. A job. C. A task. 2. How much should the man pay altogether? A. $20. B. $60. C. $70. 3. Where should the man go for breakfast? A. To the first floor. B. To the third floor. C. To the fourth floor. 4. Who is Helena? A. The woman’s aunt. B. The woman’s friend. C. The woman’s cousin. 5. When was Tim born? A. On February 24. B. On February 28. C. On February 29. 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A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你都有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟，听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 7. What is the probable relationship between Peter Field and the woman? A. Salesman and customer. B. Boss and secretary. C. Customer and secretary. 8. When would the man like to meet Peter Field? A. On the 3rd. B. On the 4th. C. On the 9th. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 9. What does the man most probably do? A. Asales representative. B. A shop owner. C. A newspaper reporter. 10. How much does the woman pay the sports club a month? A. £40. B. £20. C. £15. 11. How often does the woman go kick boxing a week? A. Once. B. Twice. C. Three times. 12. What do we know about the woman? A. She prefers food high in fat. B. She wants to get a bit stronger. C. She suggests the man have body building classes. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What did the woman think of the program on the environment? A. Amazing. B. Informative. C. Interesting. 14. Which area is polluted? A. East European countries. B. The Amazon in Brazil. C. Ghana and Indonesia. 15. How is Ghana government going to protect the land? A. By planting more trees in the forests. B. By supporting the growing of crops. C. By protecting rivers around the land. 16. Why does Indonesia have a population problem? A. Its land is too small. B. Lots of foreigners move there. C. In birth control is not successful. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Where did the speaker learn his survival skills? A. In the army. B. In a survival school. C. At a camping site. 18. How much does the basic survival course cost per person? A. $220. B. $200. C. $190. 19. When does the extreme survival course take place? A. In cold and wet months. B. On sunny days. C. Throughout the year. 20. What can people learn to do in the extreme survival course? A. Build a shelter. B. Use gas cookers. C. Put up a tent. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Passenger Information Carry-on Bag Rules When travelling on China Southern flights, passengers are advised to follow our simple bag rules. Each passenger is allowed to bring one bag onto the plane. • Weight limit: Each carry-on bag may weigh up to 10 kilos. • Size limit: Each carry-on bag can be up to 110cm long, 60cm tall and 30cm wide. Additional bags and oversized / overweight bags may be allowed on the plane if there is enough room. There will be a fee for each bag (see the table below). Please note that if your bag breaks more than one tube then you must pay a fee for each rule broken. Bag Fees * No bag over 15 kilos will be allowed on the plane. ** No bag over 150cm long or 80cm high may be taken on the plane. Passengers must check in such bags before boarding the plane. Safety Rules For the safety of our passengers, the following items must not be taken onto the plane: - Bottles containing gas (e.g. cigarette lighter) - Bottles containing any cream, oil or other liquid that are over 100 ml. Note: If you have any liquid medicines over 100ml that you must use during your flight, please contact our customer service manager at 34533566 to make arrangements at least 24 hours before your departure. You will need to have a doctor’s letter explaining why you need the medicine. 21. What is not allowed to be taken onto the plane by a passenger? A. A 100ml bottle of cream. B. Medical equipment. C. A bag that is 120cm long. D. A gas bottle. 22. When must a passenger speak with the manager about taking over 100ml of liquid medicine onto their flight? A. After they get on the plane. B. Six hours before their flight. C. When they arrive at the airport. D. At least one day before their flight. 23. How much will a passenger pay for a carry-on bag that is 100cm×50cm×25cm in size and weighs 13 kilos? A. ¥300 B. ¥250 C. ¥550 D. ¥850 B A Journey to the Next Shore In the heart of a bustling city, a young boy named Jim dreamed of becoming a great artist. From a tender age, he was fascinated by colors, shapes, and the beauty of creation. However, he often felt discouraged, as he came from a poor family without any resources to pursue his passion. Fortunately, Jim crossed paths with Ms. Sophia, a kind and insightful art teacher. She recognized the spark of talent within him and was determined to nurture it. With her gentle guidance and encouragement, Jim began to explore the world of art, discovering new techniques and expressing his unique vision. Ms. Sophia’s teaching style was unlike any other. She believed in encouraging her students to think creatively and push beyond their limitations. She often organized art workshops and field trips, providing Jim and his classmates with invaluable experiences and inspiration. Under her mentorship, Jim’s artistic skills flourished. As the years passed, Jim’s confidence grew, and he began to participate in local art competitions. With each entry, he received recognition and praise for his original and captivating works. This further fueled his passion and drew to excel in the field of art. One fateful day, Jim received the news that he had been admitted into the prestigious Royal Artistic Academy. It was a dream that came true, as the academy was known for nurturing the finest artists in the country. Jim knew that this opportunity was a testament to his hard work, talent, and the constant encouragement he received from Ms. Sophia. Jim’s journey to success was not without challenges, but it was the unconditional support and firm belief of his teacher that drove him forward. Ms. Sophia’s encouraging teaching style not only improved Jim’s artistic abilities but also instilled in him the confidence and resilience to pursue his dreams. Today, Jim stands as a shining example of what can be achieved when a teacher believes in a student’s potential and encourages them to reach for the stars. His story is a sound proof of the power of encouraging teaching and the impact it can have on a person’s life. 24. What was the main obstacle Jim faced in pursuing his dream of becoming an artist? A. He was not talented enough. B. He had no access to art materials. C. His family did not support his decision. D. He came from a humble background with limited resources. 25. Which of the following best describes Ms. Sophia’s teaching style? A. Inspiring and creative B. Traditional and interesting C. Encouraging and demanding D. Pushing and formal 26. How did Jim’s participation in local art competitions benefit him? A. It helped him win scholarships to study abroad. B. It assuredly enhanced his determination and love for art. C. It allowed him to meet famous artists and learn from them. D. It provided him with a steady income to support his art career. 27. What is the passage intended to tell us? A. A measure of “you are great” matters. B. A great teacher leads you to the truth directly. C. Find beauty from your life, especially your teachers. D. Nothing beats the feeling of being recognized and praised. C In oceans across the globe, a tiny jellyfish (水母) species shows a remarkable death-defying ability. After reaching sexual maturity, this jellyfish can turn back into its young form and then mature again—a process similar to a butterfly turning back into a caterpillar and then changing into a butterfly again. The deep-sea creature’s life cycle could theoretically be repeated forever, earning this species, called Turingon’s dolmii, the nickname: the “immortal jellyfish.” Like a typical jellyfish, T. dolmii begins its life as a free-floating larva (奶体) and matures into a branching, plant-like polyp (水鹅体). From there, multiple young jellyfish grow out of the polyp and turn into adults. However, the difference is that when an adult T. dolmii is damaged or stressed, instead of dying, it absorbs its own arms and becomes a blob that settles to the sea floor. Over the next day and a half, this blob transforms into a new polyp, which can then form more jellyfish. Therefore, though T. dolmii may be eaten by predators, it does not die of old age. A new study compared T. dolmii to T. rubra, a related jellyfish species that undergoes normal aging. Compared to its relative, researchers found that T. dolmii has twice as many genes that repair and protect DNA. This allows T. dolmii to generate more restorative proteins. Researchers also found differences in several other genes, including those associated with replication and the stem cell population. These differences may be key to the jellyfish’s immortality. Researchers say these findings could help humans—but not in the exact same way. They believe their study could help find better answers to the many diseases associated with aging. They also hope a better understanding of these jellyfish genes might inspire regenerative medicine for humans. 28. Why does the author mention a butterfly in the first paragraph? A. To explain the aging process of T. dolmii. B. To emphasize the small size of T. dolmii. C. To present the living habits of T. dolmii. D. To show the special life cycle of T. dolmii. 29. How does T. dolmii differ from other jellyfish species? A. It can avoid dying of old age. B. It goes through a polyp stage. C. It can transform to defend itself. D. It has very few natural enemies. 30. What is paragraph 3 mainly about? A. The specific findings of the new study. B. The social significance of the research. C. The detailed procedures of the research. D. The possible limitations of the new study. 31. What can be a suitable title of the text? A. Predators of the Deep: How the “Immortal Jellyfish” Survives through Various Conditions. B. Unlocking Immortality: The Genetic Secrets of the Jellyfish That Reverses Aging. C. From Polyp to Jellyfish: The Unique Life-cycle of a Deep-Sea Jellyfish. D. Human Immortality on the Horizon? Lessons from a Jellyfish. D Fooled by Randomness is a famous book in Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s landmark Incerto series, an investigation of luck, uncertainty, probability, human error, risk, and decision-making in a world we don’t understand. Now in a striking new hardcover edition, _Fooled by Randomness_ is the word-of-mouth sensation that will change the way you think about business and the world. Nassim Nicholas Taleb — seasoned trader, renowned risk expert, knowledgeable scholar, and New York Times bestselling author of The Black Swan — has written a modern classic that turns on its head what we believe about luck and skill. This book is about luck — or more precisely, about how we perceive and deal with luck in life and business. Set against the backdrop of the most notable forum in which luck is mistaken for skill — the world of trading — Fooled by Randomness provides captivating insight into one of the least understood factors in all our lives. Writing in an entertaining narrative style, the author tackles major intellectual issues related to the underestimation of the influence of happenstance on our lives. The book is populated with a number of characters, some of whom have grasped, in their own way, the significance of chance: the baseball legend Yogi Berra; the philosopher of knowledge Karl Popper; the modern financier George Soros; and the Greek voyager Odysseus. We also meet the fictional Nero, who seems to understand the role of randomness in his professional life but falls victim to his own irrational foolishness. However, the most recognizable character of all remains unnamed — the lucky fool who happens to be in the right place at the right time—he embodies the “survival of the least fit.” Such individuals attract devoted followers who believe in their mentor’s (导师) insights and methods. But no one can copy what is obtained by chance. Are we capable of distinguishing the fortunate charlatan (冒充执行的人) from the genuine innovator? Must we always try to uncover nonexistent messages in random events? It may be impossible to guard ourselves against the unpredictability of the goddess Fortuna, and after reading Fooled by Randomness we can be a little better prepared. 32. What is Fooled by Randomness mainly about? A. The success of modern traders. B. The importance of skill in trading. C. The role of luck in life and its business. D. The impact of human errors on decision-making. 33. What’s the purpose of mentioning the characters in paragraph 4? A. To highlight the significance of their achievements. B. To emphasize their success in the trading world. C. To illustrate how foolishness always leads to failure. D. To show examples of those who understood randomness. 34. What does “lucky fool” in paragraph 5 really refer to? A. A trader known for their skill and achievements. B. A scholar famous for their insights and methods. C. Someone who owes their success to skill, ignoring luck. D. A person who foolishly undertakes hard work and devotion. 35. According to the passage, what mistake do people often make? A. They overestimate their personal abilities. B. They overlook significant events in daily life. C. They depend heavily on guidance from mentors. D. They fail to see how chance affects their success. 第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 AT’s Place in Today’s Schools Artificial intelligence is entering classrooms worldwide. This technology brings exciting possibilities for both teachers and students. Personalized learning stands out as a key benefit. ______ 36 ______ They then offer exercises matching that student’s level and speed. For example, a student struggling with math might get simpler problems first. This approach helps everyone progress more effectively. Teachers gain valuable support from AI too. Grading homework and tests takes less time with AI assistance. Teachers can then focus much on guiding students directly. Furthermore, AI identifies topics where many students face difficulties. ______ 37 ______ Accessibility improves significantly with AI. Students with hearing challenges can use tools that turn speech into text. Those with vision problems can have texts read aloud. Such tools ensure learning materials reach everyone. ______ 38 ______ ___39___ AI handles schedules and tracks resources efficiently. Finding free classrooms or books takes minutes instead of hours. This efficiency forces staff’s time for more important tasks. Of course, multiple challenges remain. Protecting student data is extremely important. ______ 40 ______ We must address these issues carefully. Still, AI clearly offers powerful ways to improve education for many when used wisely. A school management also becomes smoother. B. AI today can study how each student learns best. C. Therefore, classrooms become more inclusive places. D. Thus, education extends beyond traditional classrooms. E. Teachers often require extra training to use AI effectively. F. This insight allows teachers to adjust their lessons accordingly. G. Through proper protection, student data may fall into wrong hands. 第二部分 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 四个选项中选出最佳选项。 TikTok user@mommon.mazin has become a popular figure for frequently posting about her experiences as a grandma. She recently shared some deep ______ 41 ______ when talking about how to deal with disagreements with her daughter regarding her granddaughter’s ______ 42 ______ in a heartfelt video, she recounts a recent babysitting experience that brought this ______ 43 ______ to the forefront. The grandmother explained that her 13-month-old granddaughter had ______ 44 ______ of drinking milk from a sippy@tgw.com with a straw twice a day: once in the morning and once before ______ 45 ______ When her daughter, as the ______ 46 ______ caregiver, instructed her to put the milk in the sippy cup before sleep, the grandmother had some ______ 47 ______. She felt that her granddaughter was still too young to handle such a cup effectively. ______ 48 ______ potential choking risks or spills. She made these personal concerns, the grandmother chose to ______ 49 ______ her daughter’s decisions. She recognized that, as a parent, her daughter had the right ______ 50 ______ to make decisions about her child’s education. The grandmother’s role, she ______ 51 ______, was to provide love, support, and assistance when needed, not interrupting the ______ 52 ______ choices made by her daughter and son-in-law. To her surprise and ______ 53 ______, her granddaughter drank her milk without any problems, which seemed to prove her daughter’s choice. The grandmother’s video, which ______ 54 ______ her thoughtful reflection on this experience, quickly gained over 100,000 views. Many viewers praised her for her ______ 55 ______ with comments like “Protect this sweet woman at all costs” and “Oh how I wish my MIL (mother-in-law) was like you.” Her story reminds us that sometimes, the greatest act of love is to trust and step back. 41. A. insights B. assumptions C. doubts D. concerns 42. A. upbringing B. growth C. development D. treatment 43. A. sign B. issue C. event D. clue 44. A. mode B. passion C. approach D. routine 45. A. lunch B. dinner C. bed D. breakfast 46. A. primary B. only C. previous D. final 47. A. claims B. rights C. doubts D. beliefs 48. A. fearing B. expecting C. witnessing D. doubting 49. A. change B. respect C. delay D. admire 50. A. responsibility B. option C. authority D. ambition 51. A. questioned B. denied C. emphasized D. realized 52. A. parenting B. accompanying C. coaching D. surviving 53. A. regret B. relief C. enthusiasm D. embarrassment 54. A. exhibited B. cancelled C. grasped D. implied 55. A. maturity B. persistence C. patience D. loyalty 第二节（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Not long ago, a woman living in the US purchased a Chinese-made electric tricycle. This particular vehicle, commonly ______ 56 ______ (see) in China’s rural areas, quickly attracted the attention of many locals. With its low-carbon features, simple operation and ______ 57 ______ (afford) price, this tricycle demonstrates the growing appeal of Chinese products globally. To expand the international market, manufacturers of electric tricycles have conducted investigations into the road conditions and local usage habits of the target market, tailoring the tricycles ______ 58 ______ (suit) local needs. A typical example is the development of an advanced braking (刹车) system for petrol tests. ______ 59 ______ one foot could control all three brakes at the same time. Since the beginning of this year, ______ 60 ______ number of orders placed by American consumers for Chinese-made electric tricycles has been increasing ______ 61 ______ (dramatic). As China’s electric vehicle technology continues to improve ______ 62 ______ the awareness for the environment grows, the company ______ 63 ______ (replace) traditional gas-fueled tricycles with electric engines, which has been popular in markets like Southeast Asia, Russia, North America, South America and Africa. The increasing presence of Chinese three-wheelers in global markets is ______ 64 ______ a doubt, a shining example of the competitiveness of China’s manufacturing industry. Through non-stop innovation and industrial redesigning and restructuring, made-in-China products have successfully improved their quality and brand value. ______ 65 ______ (enhance) their competitiveness on the world stage. 第四部分 写作（共两节，请分40分） 第一节（满分20分） 假如你是学生会主席李华，学校英语文化节将举办题为 Is AI a contributor or a threat to artistic creation? 的辩论赛。请你给分数Mr. Nelson写信，邀请他担任评委。内容包括： 1. 辩论赛的意义； 2. 评委会构成及活动安排。 注意： 1. 词数100左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，使行文连贯； Dear Mr. Nelson, Respectfully Yours, Li Hua 第二节 读后续写（满分20分） 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 The excited sound of seventh-grade laughter and voices spilled down the hallway as the students filed into the gym. I weaved my way through the mass of people and sat down next to my best friend, Lauren. “So, what exactly are we doing here?” she questioned. “Well, according to Mrs. Marks, we’re supposed to be listening to a speech about bullying and peer pressure.” As soon as the speaker started talking, I snapped to attention. She had this way about her, as if she knew how to reach into our minds and souls and make us think. I thought about the kids who came to school every day, despite knowing that they would have to face cruel comment all day long. One boy, in particular, came to mind. Every day, this boy came to school late, and I suspected it was because he needed to get medicine from the nurse. But this didn’t stop kids in the class from making fun of him. The boy would put his head down on his desk in shame. The worst, though, was when he tried to fight back. His attackers only laughed and continued the cruelty until the entire room was laughing at his expense. As I sat in the auditorium, absorbing everything the speaker had to say, thoughts of this poor boy crept into my head. “Now, before I leave today, I would like to give everyone here an opportunity to say anything he or she wants to on the subject of bullying or peer pressure. You may apologize to a friend, thank someone for his or her kindness, anything. And this is the one time I can promise that no one, will laugh at you.” The situation in the room made me believe her. Slowly, I saw a few hands raise tentatively (犹豫地) in the air behind me. One girl wanted to apologize to a friend she had been ignoring recently. Another thanked a boy for his kindness when she slipped on the steps the other day. It was then that my moment of courage arrived, inspiring me to act. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 It was then that my moment of courage arrived, inspiring me to act. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $