湖南省邵阳市“八校联盟”2025-2026学年高二上学期拔尖创新实验班11月联考英语试题

1.【答案】C 【原文】W:Should I give her anything special to drink? M:Well,water is the best.Put some ice on her forehead in case she gets a fever again.Remember to have her take the medicine three times a day. 2.【答案】B 【原文】W:John,there's a really good view out there. M:Sorry,honey,I can't stop here.There's nowhere to park. 3.【答案】A 【原文】M:Have you seen Mr.Brown yet? W:No,I haven't.What's he like? M:Well,he has brown hair and wears glasses.It's said that he's a little strict but quite nice to students 4.【答案】C 【原文】M:Could you help me?I bought this shirt yesterday and I'm trying to find a tie that would go well with it. W:Does this blue one interest you?It has a similar color to your suit. 5.【答案】C 【原文】M:So how are your piano lessons going,Isabel? W:I'm thinking of changing to the violin.Everyone says that teacher at school is really good. M:Yeah,he is.Actually,it was him that introduced me to the guitar.So that's become the new love of my life 【答案】6.A7.C 【原文】W:What are your plans for this weekend? M:Go surfing.Want to come? W:Sounds great,but what about the weather? M:Clear and sunny W:But it's cloudy now. M:Yes,some clouds are rolling in,it's supposed to clear up tomorrow morning. W:Are you sure we'll be all right as long as it doesn't rain? M:How many times have you gone surfing anyway? M:Twice a week.I have gone surfing for two months. 【答案】8.B9.B 【原文】M:Can I check the copy of the accident report with you? W:Okay. M:So it happened at three o'clock on May seventh W:No,it was just after lunch.So it was about one o'clock. M:And you fell over here in the office? W:I was right here at my desk.I was standing on that chair to get a file from the top of the cupboard.I lost my balance and I nearly fell off the chair and the file fell off the cupboard and hit me on the head.Luckily,it was just a small cut on my head. 【答案】10.A11.B12.C 【原文】W:Why do you come back so late? M:Sorry.The truth is my boss is being really annoying this week.You know what it's like at the end of the month?It's a nightmare. W:Funny enough,I called you at the office this evening and there was no reply. M:Well,believe it or not,the boss let everyone go out for a cup of coffee for half an hour.That was probably when you called. W:Are you kidding?There's no way the whole office would go out at the same time.You must think I'm a fool. 【答案】13.B14.C15.B16.A 【原文】M:This flat screen TV looks like a pretty good deal.It's on sale for4o0 dollars at a20% discount.What do you think? W:That's a good price?But we should compare before we buy.I saw an ad where video plus promises to match any competitor's offer and TVs might be cheaper there anyway.I think we ought to look in at least two stores before we get anything. M:Yeah,we could,but when you figure in the cost of time and gas getting to another store,it might end up being cheaper just to buy it here right now.What if we go to video plus and it's not any cheaper but they just match the price? W:Yeah,I see your point,but I'd feel better if we could compare anyway.If the TV is only 300 dollars at the other store,then it's worth the time and gas to go there.How about if I call video plus and ask them? M:All right.That's a good idea.While you're doing that,I'm going to check out MP4. 【答案】17.C18.B19.A20.C 【原文】W:Welcome to the Sundance Club.My name is Tracy Cameron.My office is directly across from the reception desk and that's where I'll be,except when I'm taking you out on a tour.So,if you have any problems,please drop into the office and see me. Breakfast is available starting at 7:00 a.m.in the Green Room.That's on the first floor with a great view of the ocean.Every day we can provide a packed lunch for you to take on your trips, but you have to order your packed lunch the night before.Then you should pick it up from the kitchen at ten o'clock a.m.For the evening meal,please go to the hotel's Red Room on the tenth floor where there's a self-service buffet from 7:00 p.m.until 9:00 p.m.On Saturday,dinner will not be in the Red Room.We've organized a jeep trip and will be ending the day with a barbecue at the beach.The cost of our vacation includes breakfast and dinner.Packed lunches and drinks are not included in the price. Finally,a word about the hotel gym.Guests are welcome to use it anytime between seven o'clock in the morning and ten o'clock at night.Between nine o'clock and four o'clock every day, a fitness trainer will be present and she will be able to give you help and advice on using the equipment in the gym. 【答案】21.D 22.B23.C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文，主要介绍了几种不同可以回馈社区的志愿者机会，包括食物银行 助手、动物收容所助理、老年中心活动领袖以及公园清理队，鼓励读者参与社区活动。 【21题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章“Food Bank Helper”中“Local food banks are in urgent need of volunteers to help sort and distribute food to families in need.(当地食品银行急需志愿者来帮助 整理和分配食物给有需要的家庭)”可推知，Food Bank Helper Local的角色包括整理和分发 食物。故选D。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章“Animal Shelter Assistant”中“The city animal shelter is seeking volunteers to assist with daily care for the animals,including feeding,cleaning,and exercising dogs and cats..(城市动物收容所正在寻找志愿者来协助日常的动物护理，包括喂养、清洁和锻 炼狗和猫)”以及“Location:78 Riverbank Road(地点：河岸路78号)”可知，如果你对动物 护理感兴趣，可以在T8 Riverbank Road做志愿者。故选B。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段中“Contact the organizations above for more details or to sign up for a role that fits your schedule and interests.Make a difference in your community today! (联系上述组织了解更多细节，或者注册一个适合你的时间表和兴趣的角色。今天就为你的 社区做出改变)”以及整个文章的内容可推知，这些志愿者机会的共同点是他们旨在改善当 地社区。故选C。 【答案】24.A25.B26.B27.D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了McGriff受《半边天》这本书启发，看到女孩受教 育难的现状，通过创业比赛获得资金成立非营利组织SH正，为女孩提供免费校服等帮助， 还解决了校服适配问题。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Additionally,many poor families can't afford girls'tuition fees, school supplies and uniforms(校服).（此外，许多贫困家庭负担不起女孩的学费、学习用品和 校服)”可知，经济困难导致很多家庭负担不起女孩上学的费用，这是导致女孩高辍学率的 原因。故选A项。 【25题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“After conducting field research,.McGriff returned home, presented her education project at entrepreneurship competitions and won $35,000 in startup fund. Eventually she established her nonprofit,Style Her Empowered (SHE),to bring her vision to life (在进行了实地研究后，McGriff回到家乡，在创业比赛中展示了她的教育项目，并赢得了 3.5万美元的启动资金。最终，她成立了非营利组织Style Her Empowered(SHE),将她的愿 景变为现实)”可知，MeGriff是在赢得创业比赛后成立了她的非营利组织。故选B项。 【26题详解】 细节理？解题。根据第四段中“To address this,McGriffs team,together with local tailors and students,designed an innovative "growing uniform"which could be adjusted to fit a girl for up to three years,,accommodating six different sizes.(为了解决这个问题，McGriff的团队与当地裁缝 和学生一起，设计了一种创新的“成长校服”，这种校服可以调整尺寸，让一个女孩穿长达 三年，适合六种不同的尺码)”可知，SH亚通过设计可调节的校服解决了女孩校服的问题。 故选B项。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“As a result,,SHE's students consistently pass their exams at higher rates than the national average."Our students have increased their performance in school dramatically,”McGriff said.“If given the opportunity,they shine.”(结果，SHE的学生考试通过 率一直高于全国平均水平。McGriff说：“我们的学生在学校的表现有了显著提高。如果给 他们机会，他们会大放异彩。”)”可推知，作者提到SH正学生的学业表现，是为了展示S正 的做法是有效的。故选D项。 【答案】28.A29.C30.B31.C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。“15分钟城市”理念旨在让日常需求步行或骑行可达、还空间 于人，兼具多重益处，但遭不实反对，核心阻力是汽车依赖，其推行需兼顾设计与有效传递 可持续人文城市愿景。 【28题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“It suggests a move from city planning centered mainly on cars to one focused on"chronic-urbanism".The goal is to return urban space to people,with more parks and streets for walking..(它主张从主要以汽车为中心的城市规划转向以“慢性城市主义”为核 心的规划模式。其目标是将城市空间还给市民，增加更多的公园和步行街道)”可知，“慢 性城市主义”为人们提供了更多的空间。故选A。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Despite its apparent benefits,.opponents have misrepresented the idea online,framing it as a secret government plan to control people's free movement.While these claims are baseless,they have gained support,influencing public opinion and making it harder for cities like Oxford and Melbourne to carry out the concept..(尽管该计划有明显的好处，但反对者 在网上歪曲了这一想法，将其描述为政府控制民众自由行动的秘密计划。尽管这些说法毫无 根据，但它们却获得了支持，影响了公众舆论，使得像牛津和墨尔本这样的城市难以推行这 一理念)”可知，反对者们认为“15分钟城市”限制了自由。故选C。 【30题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第四段“The real issue,.however,goes deeper than misinformation.It points to a fundamental problem in urban innovation:the difficulty of imagining a life less dependent on the private car.For decades,the car has symbolized personal freedom and status.Any policy that seems to reduce car use,even if it aims to enhance overall quality of life,can make people feel emotionally upset.This reflects what transport experts call "car dependency",a cultural and deep-rooted habit that is hard to break.(然而，真正的问题远不止是信息传播不准确这么简单。 它揭示了城市创新中一个根本性的难题：难以想象一种不再过度依赖私家车的生活方式。数 十年来，汽车一直象征着个人自由和地位。任何看似减少汽车使用量的政策，即便其目的是 提升整体生活质量，也会让人们产生情绪上的不适。这反映了交通专家所说的“对汽车的依 赖”，这是一种根深蒂固的文化习惯，很难改变)”可知，本段主要讲了一种少依赖汽车的生 活方式所带来的挑战。故选B。 【31题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“The experts of a recent study on sustainable transition conclude that the battle for the 15-minute city is not just about planning,it's about messaging.Success depends not only on smart design but also on effectively conveying its vision of a more sustainable and human urban future.(最近一项关于可持续转型的研究专家得出结论：这场关于 打造“15分钟城市”的竞争不仅关乎规划，还关乎宣传策略。成功的关键不仅在于巧妙的 设计，还在于有效地传达其对于更可持续、更人性化城市未来的愿景)”可知，最后一段专 家们的结论意味着交流与设计同样重要。故选C。 【答案】32.D33.C34.A35.D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了科学家们已经展示了植物如何保护自己免受环境 压力造成的遗传损害，即植物拥有内建机制，来阻止干细胞中的基因缺陷遗传下去。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“The growing tips of plant roots and shoots have an in-built mechanism (that spells cell death if DNA damage is detected,avoiding passing on faulty DNA(植物的根和芽的生长尖端有一个内置的机制，如果检测到DNA损伤，就会导致细胞 死亡，从而避免将有缺陷的DA传递给下一代)”可知，植物内建机制的功能是阻止干细胞 中的基因缺陷遗传下去。故选D。 【33题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Through experiments involving X-rays and chemicals,they discovered that stem cells were more sensitive to DNA damage compared to other cells.(通过涉及 x射线和化学物质的实验，他们发现干细胞比其他细胞对DNA损伤更敏感)”可知，植物中 的干细胞对DNA损伤做出快速反应。故选C。 【34题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“When DNA damage occurs,the cells have the capacity to detect it and cause programmed cells to die,preventing the”以及后文“of the damaged genetic code to the rest of the plant tissues”可知，当DNA受损时，细胞有能力检测到它，并导致程 序化细胞死亡，防止受损的遗传密码传播到植物组织的其他部分。故划线词意思是“传播”。 故选A。 【35题详解】 主旨大意题。从第一段可知，本文研究的对象是“一种细胞死亡机制”，其功能是“保护植 物免受错误DNA损害”，而全文内容正是围绕这一“发现”展开的。它完整覆盖了文章从提 出问题到揭示机制再到阐明意义的主体内容选项精准概括了全文的核心。故选D。 【答案】36.G 37.C38.A39.E40.D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了如何照顾进入老年期的狗狗。 【36题详解】 "It involves a comprehensive approach that covers their changing health,mobility,and emotional well-being.(这需要一种全面的方法，涵盖它们不断变化的健康状况、行动能力和 情感福祉。)”提到照顾老年狗狗需要全面的方法。G选项：照顾老年狗狗不仅仅是日常散 步和喂食。引出下文的论述。选项G中的“goes beyond regular walks and meals”引出下文“全 面的方法”，“taking care of your senior dog”对应下文“it”的指代，符合语境。故选G。 【37题详解】 "It's important to stay on top of their health with regular vet check-ups to help detect any age-related issues early on.This way,conditions such as joint pain or mental decline can be managed effectively,ensuring your senior dog is getting the care they need.Remember to keep a close eye on their behavior..(定期带狗狗去看兽医，及时掌握它们的健康状况，有助于及早发 现任何与年龄相关的问题。这样一来，关节疼痛或智力衰退等情况就能得到有效控制，确保 老年狗狗获得所需的照料。记得密切关注它们的行为举止。)”强调要通过定期体检和观察 行为早期发现狗狗的健康问题。选项C:任何相关的细微变化通常都是最初的线索。承接上 文，说明观察行为的意义，即行为变化能反映健康状况。且选项C中的“small relevant shifts”对应上文“behavior”,符合语境。故选C。 【38题详解】 "As your dog ages,their nutritional needs will change,too.It's essential to change their diet and monitor their weight to prevent any obesity-.related health issues..(随着狗狗年龄增长，它们的 营养需求也会改变。改变饮食并监控体重，预防肥胖相关的健康问题至关重要。)”核心是“调 整老年狗狗的饮食”，下文“Also consider giving supplements such as a multivitamin which includes joint-supporting ingredients,as well as healthy fats which help improve brain function and support healthy skin.(还可以考虑给狗狗补充营养品，比如含有护关节成分的复合维生素， 以及有助于改善大脑功能、养护皮肤健康的健康脂肪。)”论述了饮食之外的营养补充建议。 选项A:选择优质的老年犬专用粮。承上启下，直接回应上文“改变饮食”的需求，且选项 A中的“senior dog food”贴合“老年狗狗”的场景，与下文“补充营养品”形成“主食+辅 食”的饮食搭配逻辑，符合语境。故选A。 【39题详解】 "Your dog might not be as lively as they once were,so adjusting their exercise routine makes sense.(你的狗狗可能不再像以前那样活泼，所以调整它们的运动安排是合理的。)”说 明老年狗狗运动需适配其状态，避免高强度。下文“Activities like swimming are great,.too, as they provide all-round exercise to maintain muscle mass and joint flexibility without putting stress on their old bones.(游泳这样的运动也很棒，因为它们能提供全面的锻炼，维持肌肉量 和关节灵活性，又不会给老骨头带来压力。)”举例推荐温和运动。选项E:考虑温和的散 步，而不是高强度的叼物游戏。举例说明了运动内容的调整，和下文的游泳形成并列，且选 项E中的“gentle walks”符合“温和运动”的要求。故选E。 【40题详解】 "Spend quality time with your senior dog.engaging in activities they love.Your companionship is invaluable to them.(花高质量的时间陪伴老年狗狗，参与它们喜欢的活动。 你的陪伴对它们来说是无价的。)”核心是“陪伴对老年狗狗的重要性”，即情感关怀。空处 需作为段落主题句，应概括“情感福祉”的重要性。选项D:情感福祉不应被忽视。直接点 明本段核心，且选项D中的“emotional well-being”与下文的“companionship”形成呼应， 统领全段内容，符合语境。故选D。 【答案】41.B42.A43.C44.D45.A 46.A47.B 48.D 49 C 50.A51.B52.B53.D54.C55.D 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇记叙文，文章讲述了Glaub和妻子所租住的公寓会收到很多寄给圣诞老 人的信件，他们邀请客人一起，建立了一个组织Miracle on22 nd Street,帮助写信人完成心 愿的故事。 【41题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：吉姆·格劳布和迪伦·帕克刚拿到曼哈顿22街新公寓的钥匙， 即将离开的租户说了一些奇怪的话：“你知道，寄给圣诞老人的信会送到公寓里。”A anxious焦虑的；B.curious不寻常的，好奇的；C.dangerous危险的；D.cautious谨慎的。 根据后文“1 etters.to Santa come to the apartment”可知，租户说寄给圣诞老人的信会送到 公寓里，即不寻常、奇怪的话。故选B。 【42题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：吉姆·格劳布和迪伦·帕克刚拿到曼哈顿22街新公寓的钥匙， 即将离开的租户说了一些奇怪的话：“你知道，寄给圣诞老人的信会送到公寓里。”A addressed邮寄，解决；B.given给予；C.donated捐赠；D.submitted提交。根据后文“to Santa come to the apartment”和“tenant received the mail too(也收到了邮件)”指信是送给圣 诞老人的，结果寄到了公寓，租户收到了。故选A。 【43题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：之前的租户也收到了邮件。A.generous慷慨的；B.friendly友 好的；C.previous以前的；D.potential潜在的。根据上文“when the outgoing tenant”可知， 租户这么说是因为之前的租户和他都收到过这些信。故选C。 【44题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：渐渐地，他们被淹没了。A.Fortunately幸运地；B.Basically基 本上；C.Typically典型地；D.Gradually逐渐地。根据后文“Every day,they'd open their mailbox to find it brimming over with letters to Santa.(每天，他们打开邮箱，发现里面塞满了给 圣诞老人的信)”可知，指逐渐被信淹没了。故选D。 【45题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他们尽可能多地回复，写便条，甚至买礼物。A.gs礼物；B. books书；C.letters信；D.postcards明信片。根据上文“For the first two years,.only a few letters trickled in from kids or parents asking“Santa”for gifts.”可知，信里有要求圣诞礼物的， 所以他们甚至给这些人买礼物。故选A。 【46题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他经营着一家百老汇营销公司。A.us经营，奔跑；B. dominate支配，控制；C.controls控制；D.displays展示。根据后文“a Broadway marketing company”指经营着公司应用动词run。故选A。 【47题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意但是有一天晚上，当他和帕克举办圣诞派对时，一个解决方案出 现了。A.miracle奇迹B.solution解决方案C.incident事件D.reality现实。根据后文“And so was born Miracle on22 nd Street,a community-based volunteer organization”建立了组织来解 决这一问题，所以是指举办圣诞派对时，一个解决方案出现了。故选B。 【48题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意客人们穿着时髦的服装，戴着嬉皮的珠子，注意到角落里的数百 封信，并询问它们的情况。A.attended参加；B.realized意识到；C.decorated装饰；D. noticed注意到。根据后文“the hundreds of letters in the comner and asked about them”可知， 客人们询问这些信，所以是注意到了。故选D。 【49题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：客人们都被迷住了。A.shocked感到震惊的；B.frustrated感到沮 丧的；C.fascinated被迷住的，极感兴趣的；D.annoyed恼怒的。根据上文“His guests were”以及后文“And so was born Miracle on22 nd Street,.a community-based volunteer organization”他们建立组织来回应这些信，客人帮助实现愿望，可知客人们都被这些信给迷 住了。故选C。 【50题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这时格劳布和帕克意识到他们不需要自己实现所有这些信件。 A.fulfill实现；B.send发送；C.write写；D.recognize认可。呼应上文“They responded to as many as they could,writing notes,even buying”指他们想到了新的办法，不需要自己实现所 有这些信件了。故选A。 【51题详解】秘密★启用前 姓名 准考证号 2025年邵阳市拔尖创新人才早期培养"九校联盟”高二第二次联考 英语 本卷共12页，满分150分。考试用时120分钟 注意事项： 1、答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上，将条形码横贴在答题卡上“贴条形码区”。 2、作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔在答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑，如需改动， 用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案，答案写在试题卷上无效。 3、非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上； 如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答无效。 4、保持答题卡的整洁，考试结束后只交答题卡，试题卷自行保存。 第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂 到答题纸上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。 听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一 遍。 1.Who is the man probably? A.A patient. B.A policeman. C.A doctor. 2.Where are the speakers? A.In a hotel. B.In a car. C.In a garden. 3.What are the speakers talking about? A.A teacher B.A classmate C.A hairdresser 4.What does the man want to do? A.Change a shirt. B.Return a suit. C.Buy a tie. 5.What is the man's favourite instrument now? A.The piano. B.The violin. C.The guitar. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中 选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每 2025年邵阳市拔尖创新人才早期培养“九校联盟”高二第二次联考（英语科目） 第1页共12页 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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6.What does the man think the weather will be like tomorrow morning? A.Sunny B.Cloudy. C.Rainy. 7.How many times has the man gone surfing? A.Four times B.Eight times. C.Sixteen times. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8.What time did the accident happen? A.At about 3:00 p.m. B.At about 1:00 p.m. C.At about 12:00 p.m. 9.What happened to the woman? A.She fell off the chair. B.She was hit by a falling file. C.She got a big cut on her head. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 10.What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A.Husband and wife. B.Teacher and student. C.Boss and secretary. 11.According to the man,what was he doing when the woman called? A.Working. B.Having a drink. C.Cooking. 12.How does the woman feel about the man's words? A.Pleased. B.Surprised. C.Doubtful. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 13.What are the speakers mainly discussing? A.Whether to buy a television. B.Where to buy a television C.When to buy a television. 14.What is the original price of the flat-screen TV? A.$300 B.S400 C.$500. 2025年邵阳市拔尖创新人才早期培养“九校联盟”高二第二次联考（英语科目） 第2页共12页 15.What does the woman want to do? A.Watch videos in the store. B.Compare the prices of TVs. C.Figure out the time to go to another store. 16.What will the woman probably do next? A.Ring up Video Plus. B.Go to a gas station. C.Buy an MP4. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17.What is the speaker doing? A.Recommending a hotel B.Inviting listeners to join a club C.Introducing arrangements of a vacation. 18.Where will the guests have breakfast? A.In the kitchen B.In the Green Room. C.In the Red Room 19.When can the guests find the fitness trainer? A.From 9:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m. B.From 7:00 a.m.to 10:00 p.m. C.From 10:00 a.m.to 7:00 p.m. 20.What can we learn from the talk? A.The hotel gym is open nine hours a day. B.Lunches and drinks are included in the price. C.The guests will have a different dinner on Saturday. 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 Volunteer Opportunities in Your City If you're looking for ways to give back to your community,here are some volunteer opportunities available in your area this month. Food Bank Helper Local food banks are in urgent need of volunteers to help sort and distribute food to families in need.This role 2025年邵阳市拔尖创新人才早期培养“九校联盟”高二第二次联考（英语科目） 第3页共12页 includes organizing food items,packing boxes,and handing out the packages to recipients.Volunteers are required from Monday to Friday,9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Community Care Center. Location:45 Maple Street Contact:123-456-7890 Animal Shelter Assistant Are you an animal lover?The city animal shelter is seeking volunteers to assist with daily care for the animals, including feeding,cleaning,and exercising dogs and cats.No experience is required,but volunteers must be at least 16 years old.Shifts are flexible Location:78 Riverbank Road Contact:987-654-3210 Senior Center Activity Leader Brighten the day of local seniors by running activities like bingo,art projects,or music sessions at the Senior Center.Volunteers will need to prepare simple materials and guide small groups of seniors during activities.This is a rewarding way to connect with the elderly and gain valuable community service experience. Location:123 Sunflower Lane Contact:555-112-2334 Park Clean-up Crew Help keep our parks beautiful!Volunteers will clean up trash,plant trees,and perform simple maintenance tasks in various parks around the city.Anyone can join the weekend clean-up events.All equipment will be provided. Location:Signupatwww.cleanparks.org Contact:777-333-8888 Looking to get involved?Contact the organizations above for more details or to sign up for a role that fits your schedule and interests.Make a difference in your community today! 21.What can you infer about the Food Bank Helper role? A.It is only available on weekends. B.Volunteers must have related experience. C.Volunteers need to sign up online only D.The role involves sorting and distributing food items 22.Where can you volunteer if you are interested in animal care? A.Community Care Center B.78 Riverbank Road. 2025年邵阳市拔尖创新人才早期培养“九校联盟”高二第二次联考（英语科目） 第4页共12页 C.Senior Center. D.Various parks. 23.What do these four volunteer opportunities have in common? A.They require prior experience. B.They offer flexible timings for volunteers. C.They aim to improve the local community. D.They are specifically for people under 18 years old. B McGriff was in her second year of university when she read Half the Sky,which examines the unfair treatment of women in developing countries.She was shocked to learn that 129 million girls worldwide do not have access to school "In much of the world,women and girls are responsible for household duties,"said McGriff,"It's seen that girls won't ever be putting their education to use."Additionally,many poor families can't afford girls'tuition fees, school supplies and uniforms().Yet,studies have shown that providing free uniforms can reduce dropout rates by 16%and absenteeism by more than 35%.This simple solution took root in McGriff's mind and started her journey helping girls transform their lives. As she took an entrepreneurship (class,she was tasked with creating a business or nonprofit for a class project,which reminded her of the idea of the school uniform.Soon she developed an idea.After conducting field research,McGriff returned home,presented her education project at entrepreneurship competitions and won $35, 000 in startup fund.Eventually she established her nonprofit,Style Her Empowered(SHE),to bring her vision to life That first year,the group hired local tailors and provided uniforms and school fees for 65 girls.But they soon ran into a problem-the students were outgrowing quickly.To address this,McGriff's team,together with local tailors and students,designed an innovative "growing uniform'which could be adjusted to fit a girl for up to three years,accommodating six different sizes. Today,SHE serves girls in 20 rural villages in southern Togo,providing 1,500 girls a year with free uniforms, school fees,supplies,tutoring,and much more.Once enrolled,students receive weekly tutoring.As a result,SHE's students consistently pass their exams at higher rates than the national average."Our students have increased their performance in school dramatically,"McGriff said."If given the opportunity,they shine." 24.What contributes to girls'high dropout rates according to paragraph 2? A.Financial difficulty. B.Family conflict. C.Academic performance D.School arrangement. 2025年邵阳市拔尖创新人才早期培养“九校联盟”高二第二次联考（英语科目） 第5页共12页 25.When did McGriff start her nonprofit organization? A.After she analyzed the data of studies. B.When she won entrepreneurship competitions. C.When she learned about girls'dropout rates. D.After she read a book on girls'unfair treatment. 26.How did SHE settle the issue of uniforms for girls? A.By hiring famous local tailors. B.By creating adjustable uniforms. C.By providing uniforms of various sizes. D.By increasing the school uniform budget. 27.Why does the writer mention the school performance of SHE's students? A.To highlight their hard work. B.To suggest the popularity of SHE C.To indicate their further development. D.To show the effectiveness of SHE's practice. 0 What if you could meet most of your daily needs-shopping,work,education,healthcare-within a 15-minute walk or bike ride from your home?This is the exciting vision of the"15-minute city",an urban planning concept that gained global attention years ago.However,putting it into practice has sparked unexpected and fierce opposition. The concept was popularized by Mayor Anne Hidalgo of Paris and based on the research of French scholar Carlos Moreno.It suggests a move from city planning centered mainly on cars to one focused on "chronic-urbanism".The goal is to return urban space to people,with more parks and streets for walking. Advocates argue that this model addresses multiple crises all at the same time:climate change,social isolation,and public health. Despite its apparent benefits,opponents have misrepresented the idea online,framing it as a secret government plan to control people's free movement.While these claims are baseless,they have gained support,influencing public opinion and making it harder for cities like Oxford and Melbourne to carry out the concept. The real issue,however,goes deeper than misinformation.It points to a fundamental problem in urban innovation:the difficulty of imagining a life less dependent on the private car.For decades,the car has symbolized personal freedom and status.Any policy that seems to reduce car use,even if it aims to enhance overall quality of life,can make people feel emotionally upset.This reflects what transport experts call "car dependency",a cultural and deep-rooted habit that is hard to break The situation mirrors past urban conflicts.For instance,many people opposed creating walking-only streets in city centers decades ago,but now,such areas are mostly loved and valued.The experts of a recent study on sustainable transition conclude that the battle for the 15-minute city is not just about planning;it's about messaging. Success depends not only on smart design but also on effectively conveying its vision of a more sustainable and 2025年邵阳市拔尖创新人才早期培养“九校联盟”高二第二次联考（英语科目） 第6页共12页 human urban future. 28.What can we learn about"chronic-urbanism"in paragraph 2? A.It gives more space to people. B.It aims to expand road networks. C.It focuses on car development. D.It was created by Carlos Moreno. 29.What do the opponents think of the 15-minute city? A.Traffic-slowing. B.Money-wasting. C.Freedom-limiting. D.Tech-demanding. 30.What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about? A.The significance of private cars. B.The challenge of a less car-centered life. C.The public's reactions to a new policy. D.The definition of car dependency. 31.What does the experts'conclusion imply in the last paragraph? A.Public opinions are too hard to change. B.Sustainable transition is the top priority. C.Communication matters as much as design D.Planning should send an innovative message. Scientists have shown how plants can protect themselves against genetic damage caused by environmental stresses.The growing tips of plant roots and shoots have an in-built mechanism that spells cell death if DNA damage is detected,avoiding passing on faulty DNA. Plants have small populations of stem cells at the tips of their roots and shoots,which enable them to continuously grow and produce new tissues throughout their lifetime.These stem cells serve as ancestors for plant tissues and organs.However,any genetic faults present in the stem cells will continue to exist and be passed on permanently throughout the plant's life,which could last thousands of years. Given the critical role of stem cells and their exposure to potentially dangerous environments at the growing tips of roots and shoots,safeguards are necessary to prevent stem cell faults from becoming fixed.Researchers Nick Fulcher and Robert Sablowski,funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, aimed to uncover these protective mechanisms.Through experiments involving X-rays and chemicals,they discovered that stem cells were more sensitive to DNA damage compared to other cells. When DNA damage occurs,the cells have the capacity to detect it and cause programmed cells to die, preventing the propagation of the damaged genetic code to the rest of the plant tissues.This process has similarities to the safeguard mechanism found in animal cells,which has been broadly studied due to its relevance in preventing cancer. 2025年邵阳市拔尖创新人才早期培养“九校联盟”高二第二次联考（英语科目） 第7页共12页 The identification of a similar protective system in plants is of great interest in the field of plant development. It also helps scientists develop plants that can better handle environmental stress.So knowledge of how plants deal with these stresses is of fundamental significance to agricultural science's response to climate change. 32.What is the function of the in-built mechanism in plants? A.To produce more roots and shoots. B.To increase the overall lifetime of the plant. C.To enhance plant growth and nutrient intake. D.To stop genetic faults in stem cells passing on. 33.What can we know about stem cells in plants according to the text? A.They are relatively abundant in quantity B.They are resistant to environmental stresses. C.They make quick response to DNA damage. D.They have the ability to repair damaged DNA. 34.What does the underlined word"propagation"in paragraph 4 mean? A.Spread. B.Change. C.Existence. D.Self-repair. 35.What is the text mainly about? A.The introduction to the growth and lifespan of plant stems and roots. B.The comparison between plant stem cells and animal cells in preventing cancer. C.The efforts to develop stress-resistant plants for agricultural improvement D.The discovery of a cell death mechanism protecting plants from faulty DNA. 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。 As our dogs enter their golden years,what they need for their continued comfort and happiness will change. 36 It involves a comprehensive approach that covers their changing health,mobility,and emotional well-being It's important to stay on top of their health with regular vet check-ups to help detect any age-related issues early on.This way,conditions such as joint pain or mental decline can be managed effectively,ensuring your senior dog is getting the care they need.Remember to keep a close eye on their behavior.37 As your dog ages,their nutritional needs will change,too.It's essential to change their diet and monitor their weight to prevent any obesity-related health issues.38Also consider giving supplements such as a 2025年邵阳市拔尖创新人才早期培养“九校联盟”高二第二次联考（英语科目） 第8页共12页 multivitamin which includes joint-supporting ingredients,as well as healthy fats which help improve brain function and support healthy skin. Your dog might not be as lively as they once were,so adjusting their exercise routine makes sense. 39 Activities like swimming are great,too,as they provide all-round exercise to maintain muscle mass and joint flexibility without putting stress on their old bones. 40 Spend quality time with your senior dog,engaging in activities they love.Your companionship is invaluable to them.With a thoughtful approach to their needs,you can ensure that your loyal companion enjoys their later years with dignity,comfort,and the love they deserve. Remember,you're not alone in this.Get in touch with your vet or fellow pet parents if you need advice or support. A.Choose high-quality senior dog food. B.But preventive care is better than treatment. C.Any small relevant shifts are often the first clues. D.Emotional well-being should not be overlooked. E.Think gentle walks instead of intense fetch sessions. F.Don't forget to reward them with their favorite treats after exercise. G.Taking care of your senior dog goes beyond regular walks and meals. 第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节：（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Jim Glaub and Dylan Parker had just been handed the keys to their new Manhattan apartment on 22nd Street when the outgoing tenant (said something 41:"Just so you know,there's this thing where letters 42 to Santa come to the apartment."The 43 tenant received the mail too.It had been coming for years and no one knew why. For the first two years,only a few letters trickled in from kids or parents asking"Santa"for gifts.44, they were flooded.Every day,they'd open their mailbox to find it brimming over with letters to Santa.They responded to as many as they could,writing notes,even buying 45. Glaub,of course,is not Santa.He46a Broadway marketing company.But one night,when he and Parker threw a Christmas party,a(n)47 appeared.Guests,dressed in mod outfits and hippie beads,48 the hundreds of letters in the corner and asked about them. "I told them the story,"Glaub says.His guests were 49.That's when Glaub and Parker realized they didn't have to50 all these letters themselves.And so was born Miracle on 22nd Street,a 2025年邵阳市拔尖创新人才早期培养“九校联盟”高二第二次联考（英语科目） 第9页共12页 community-based volunteer organization51children's letters to Santa with season's greetings and gifts. To spread the 52 they started a website,miracleon22ndstreet.com.Working with other nonprofits that help those in need,they invited families from around the country to go online and request gifts for their children Last year,the organization helped more than 800 families.Glaub no longer53 why the letters come to the apartment."It's part of Christmas for me,"he says."It's the same for the kids and families.They 54 it.Not to do it would be very sad for a lot of people.Christmas would be 55 without it." 41.A.anxious B.curious C.dangerous D.cautious 42.A.addressed B.given C.donated D.submitted 43.A.generous B.friendly C.previous D.potential 44.A.Fortunately B.Basically C.Typically D.Gradually 45.A.gifts B.books C.letters D.postcards 46.A.runs B.dominates C.controls D.displays 47.A.miracle B.solution C.incident D.reality 48.A.attended B.realized C.decorated D.noticed 49.A.shocked B.frustrated C.fascinated D.annoyed 50.A.fulfill B.send C.write D.recognize 51.A.in place of B.in response to C.in need of D.in hope of 52.A.poster B.word C.event D.advertisement 53.A.imagines B.suspects C.predicts D.wonders 54.A.put up with B.take advantage of C.look forward to D.think nothing of 55.A.inappropriate B.invaluable C.indifferent D.incomplete 第Ⅱ卷（非选择题） 第二节：（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。 With profits jumping to nearly 1.3 billion yuan at the box office as of Aug 26,the ink-wash animated film Nobody has broken 56 previous record set by Big Fish Begonia (2016),making it the highest-earning domestic 2D animated film in Chinese cinema history. The film follows four small monsters一apig,a toad,a weasel,,and an ape一who disguise(装扮) 57 characters from Journey to the West,seeking to live forever before finding themselves protecting villagers from evil 58 (force). 2025年邵阳市拔尖创新人才早期培养“九校联盟”高二第二次联考（英语科目） 第10页共12页