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同安一中2025—2026学年第一学期高二年级第二次月考 英 语 试 题讲评参考 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。 听力 1～5 BCBAB 6～10 BACAC 11～15 BCACB 16～20 BACAA 1. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a hospital. B. In a hotel. C. In a shop. Text 1 W:What type of room would you like? M: I’d like a room facing the street. Well, do you offer free Wi-Fi? W:Yes, the Wi-Fi is free. M: Great, could you tell me the password密码? 2. How does the woman feel about Peter’s being late? A. Annoyed. B. Uncertain. C. Concerned. Text 2 M: This is a big surprise. I’ve never known Peter to arrive late for work. He’s always exactly on time. W:I hope he’s OK. The roads are icy today. M: I’ll call him to make sure he is fine. 3. What is the man doing? A. Buying a camera. B. Taking a picture. C. Trying on a hat. Text 3 M: Raise your head a little bit and give a small smile. Okay, you look great on camera. W:Wait a minute. Let me put on my hat. 4. What did the woman forget? A. Her towel. B. Her sun cream. C. Her flat shoes. Text 4 M: Did you put on sun protection? And make sure to wear your flat shoes, so you don’t slip on the roof. W:Yes, I know. Oh, but I did forget something. I’ll be wet all day if I don’t bring something to dry off with. 5. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Workmates. C. Husband and wife. Text 5 W:I’m burned out from grading all these exams. M: Me, too. It’s just that time of the year. Besides, it’s part of the job and we only have two more weeks to go. W:By the way, what are your plans for the break? M: I’ll probably spend some time with my wife and kids. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Why is the man taking evening classes? A. To pass the time. B. To prepare for a new job. C. To qualify for his current job. 7. What is the most important part of the evening classes to the man? A. The course itself. B. The teachers. C. The classmates. Text 6 W:Hello. What have you been up to忙于做……? M: Well, I’ve started going to evening classes three times a week. W:Evening classes? How can you manage? You already have to work overtime. M: Well, you know I don’t like my job, and I’ve been looking for another one, but everyone wants the Higher Diploma…so I decided to get a Higher Accounting Diploma会计证书. W:Well, good for you! M: Actually, I quite enjoy it. The other people in the course are really friendly, and the teachers are excellent. The most important thing is that I really feel I’m benefiting. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What is the man’s problem? A. He has a temperature. B. He is struggling to save energy. C. He is too cold to do his work. 9. Where are the speakers likely to be? A. In an office. B. In the woman’s house. C. In a school. 10. What does the woman suggest? A. Focusing on typing the report. B. Taking better care of their health. C. Discussing the issue with the boss. Text 7 M: Can we do something about the temperature in here? I have so many emails to deal with today, but my hands are so cold that I can hardly type my report! W:I know. I’ve been struggling too. But the heat probably won’t be turned on until the end of the month. M: Why not? W:It’s a part of the company’s energy-saving plan. M: Well, I can understand that. But how are we supposed to work in these conditions? W:I guess we always have the choice to work from home. M: True. But before my youngest daughter starts school, it’s just too difficult for me to do that. I wouldn’t be able to focus. W:Then I think we should talk to the boss about what can be done, otherwise people might start getting ill. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. On which day did the boy finish his project? A. November 12th. B. November 15th. C. December 17th. 12. Which paper will the boy probably write tonight? A. The Wonders of Liquids. B. Brown Bear Populations. C. The War of 1812. 13. What is the main topic of the conversation? A. Time management. B. The choice of subjects. C. Designing some projects. Text 8 M: I can’t wait to present my biology project. I just finished it last night. W:How did you finish it in three days? We just got the assignment on the 12th of November. I’ve barely had time to pick a topic. Everything I think of is about chemistry, not biology. I’m worried about it though it’s not even due 到期until December 17th. M: Well, I may have ignored my other projects to get it done. I was just so excited. Now I have to catch up on my other subjects’ work, though. I will be spending all night writing my history paper tonight. W:You shouldn’t put so much pressure on yourself. I think that spreading out papers and projects helps reduce anxiety and pressure. That’s why the teachers gave us this notice. M: Like I said, I was just excited about my project. Biology is my favorite subject after all. But you are right. I need to set up a calendar and give myself a schedule to follow. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. How long did Roger Federal’s professional career last? A. 14 years. B. 17 years. C. 24 years. 15. What happened to Federer at the 2017 Australian Open? A. He got a sudden knee injury. B. He had a hard-fought victory. C. He faced a series of losses. 16. Which of the following words best describes Federer? A Kind-hearted. B. Determined. C. Humorous. Text 9 W:Hello everyone. This is Face-to-Face from Radio 1. With us today is the great tennis player Roger Federer. Welcome, Mr. Federer. M: Thank you for having me here. W:So, Mr. Federer, we all know that you retired at the age of 41. How long did your professional tennis career last? M: Well, I picked up tennis when I was 3 and turned professional at the age of 17. W:What’s your most unforgettable match in your professional tennis career? M: It was the 2017 Australian Open. At that time, I hadn’t trained for almost 6 months because of a severe knee injury. I had an operation and it took me a long time to recover. I hadn’t expected that I would make it to the final and win the title头衔. W:Amazing! How did you do that? M: I guess it was my firm belief and desire to win. As I always say, if you believe, you can go really far in your life. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What did the speaker enjoy as a young child? A. Running. B. Climbing. C. Swimming. 18. What was the speaker doing when he injured himself? A. The long jump. B. A handstand. C. A forward roll. 19. For how many weeks did the speaker have to give up exercising? A. Twelve. B. Eight. C. Four. 20. How did the incident affect the speaker? A. He developed a new hobby. B. He began to read love stories. C He enjoyed physical challenges even more. Text 10 M: As a young child, I always enjoyed physical challenges more than mental ones. I liked to run and build swings. At that stage I hadn’t yet learned to climb or swim, but I would have loved to try those too. One day we had a physical education class at school. We did the long jump and handstands, but it was when I tried to do a forward roll that disaster struck. Somehow, I twisted my neck in an extremely painful way. I screamed loudly and the teachers were very concerned. An ambulance was called and I was taken to hospital. The doctors fitted me with a collar and I was told to avoid exercise and stay away from school for eight weeks. At first, I was very bored. Having to keep still all day was no fun. So I started to read. I looked at books on the shelf at home. I wasn’t interested in love stories — I avoided those — but crime and adventure did appeal to me. During those eight weeks I developed a lifelong love of reading. When my collar was removed, the doctors told me not to exercise for another four weeks. Instead of being disappointed, I was happy to devote more time to my new love — reading 阅读部分 21．B 22．D 23．A 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要讲述了食品标签上的关键信息及作用。 21．细节理解题。根据“Date marking: Use-by and best before dates”部分中“Foods that should not be consumed after a certain date for health and safety reasons must have a use-by date. You will find use-by dates on foods with a short shelf life, such as meat, fish and dairy products.(由于健康和安全原因，在特定日期后不应食用的食品必须有“保质期”，在保质期短的食物上，如肉类、鱼类和奶制品，你会发现保质期)”可知，保质期短的食品（如肉类、鱼类、乳制品）会标注 “食用截止日期”，新鲜鸡肉属于肉类，符合这一要求。故选 B。 22．细节理解题。根据所给“Sample Label for Frozen Lasagna (千层面)”信息中“Calories 280 per serving (serving size 1 cup)(每份280卡路里（1杯份量）)”以及“Servings per container 4(每盒包含 4 份)”可知，每份（1杯）含有280卡路里，一整盒有4份，那么吃完整盒千层面摄入的卡路里为280×4 = 1120卡路里。故选D。 23．细节理解题。根据“Ingredients (配料)”部分中“All ingredients must be listed in descending order by weight, including added water. The first ingredient listed contributed the largest amount and the last ingredient listed contributed the least.(所有配料必须按重量降序列出，包括添加的水，列出的第一种配料含量最多，列出的最后一种配料含量最少)”可知，根据“Sample Label for Frozen Lasagna (千层面)”信息中配料表第一项是“Italian Tomatoes”可知，“Italian Tomatoes”在千层面中所占比例最高。故选A。 24．C 25．C 26．B 27．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者和邻居唐娜在户外放置长椅，长椅吸引邻居们一起聊天、思考、做决定，最终成为邻里情谊象征的故事。 24．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“However, over the next few days, it turned out that we needed more than a chair and a bucket which were not quite comfortable. Donna decided we needed a bench.(然而，在接下来的几天里，事实证明，我们需要的不仅仅是一把椅子和一只不太舒服的水桶。唐娜决定我们需要一条长凳。)”以及“What’s more, it was the perfect fit for two 70-somethings to carry on late afternoon chats.(更重要的是，它非常适合两位70多岁的老人进行傍晚的聊天。)”可知，唐娜决定把椅子和桶换成长凳是为了让聊天时有更好的座位。故选C。 25．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Then, the name gradually evolved — after one neighbor sat alone deep in thought, he declared it a ‘Decision-Making Bench’; another time, when Donna was caught napping, she insisted she was ‘meditating’, adding yet another name.(然后，这个名字逐渐演变——一位邻居独自坐着沉思后，他宣称这是一个‘决策长椅’；还有一次，当唐娜被发现打盹时，她坚持说自己在‘冥想’，于是又加了一个名字。)”可知，长凳的名字来源于使用者在长凳上的活动。故选C。 26．推理判断题。根据最后一段“When I glimpsed it a few times over the next months, the bench sat lonely, holding empty flower pots, and some flat, old boxes. But now after a long winter, spring flowers are ready to bloom in the warm sunshine, and we neighbours are ready to welcome “The Bench” back into our lives.(在接下来的几个月里，当我瞥见它几次时，长凳孤零零地立着，上面放着空花盆和一些扁平的旧盒子。但是现在，经过一个漫长的冬天，春天的花朵已经准备好在温暖的阳光下绽放，我们邻居们也准备好欢迎‘长凳’回到我们的生活中。)”可知，长凳上放着空花盆和旧盒子，说明长凳在冬天没有发挥它的作用，即让邻居们一起聊天、思考、做决定。故选B。 27．推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Soon, the bench attracted other neighbors.(很快，长凳吸引了其他邻居。)”以及最后一段中的“But now after a long winter, spring flowers are ready to bloom in the warm sunshine, and we neighbours are ready to welcome ‘The Bench’ back into our lives.(但是现在，经过一个漫长的冬天，春天的花朵已经准备好在温暖的阳光下绽放，我们邻居们也准备好欢迎‘长凳’回到我们的生活中。)”可知，长凳吸引了邻居们一起聊天、思考、做决定，它最终象征着邻里间的情谊联结。故选A。 28．B 29．C 30．D 31．D 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要围绕垂直农业这一新兴农业形式进行了深入的探讨，介绍了其背景、特点、市场价值，以及当前面临的挑战，特别是能源成本上升对其造成的影响。 28．细节理解题。根据第二段“However, in order for crops to grow using this method, plants are placed in a controlled environment, grown not under the sun, but under LED lights and watered with recycled water pumped on a closed-loop system. (然而，为了让作物使用这种方法生长，植物被放置在一个受控的环境中，不是在阳光下生长，而是在LED灯下生长，并用闭环系统泵送的循环水浇灌。)”可知，垂直农业点要求高技术和复杂的控制。故选B。 29．推理判断题。根据第三段“Unfortunately, energy prices have risen across the globe. Therefore, this reliance on electricity has meant the last few years have not been easy for the industry. Cindy van Rijswick, from the Dutch research firm RaboResearch, has estimated that operational costs for a vertical farm are around 15% higher now compared to 18 months ago. In farm, Europe’s largest vertical farming company, fired around 500 employees in November 2022 because they needed to downsize. They blamed higher operating costs due to energy increases as one reason for the layoffs. (不幸的是，全球能源价格都在上涨。因此，对电力的依赖意味着过去几年对该行业来说并不容易。荷兰研究公司RaboResearch的辛迪·范·瑞斯维克估计，与18个月前相比，垂直农场的运营成本现在高出了15%左右。欧洲最大的垂直农业公司In farm在2022年11月解雇了约500名员工，因为他们需要缩减规模。他们认为，能源价格上涨导致的运营成本上升是裁员的原因之一。)”可推知，本段主要通过列举具体的数据和事实来阐述作者的观点，比如全球能源价格上涨，以及Infarm公司裁员等实际情况，从而说明垂直农业面临的挑战。故选C。 30．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Another issue related to the cost-of-living crisis and affecting vertical farming is the type of produce grown. This includes herbs such as basil, as well as salad leaves and leafy greens. Compared to traditionally farmed plants, like onions and carrots, these products tend to be more expensive, which could lead to reduced demand as consumers become more cautious about their spending. (与生活成本危机相关并影响垂直农业的另一个问题是种植的农产品类型。这包括像罗勒这样的草药，以及沙拉叶和绿叶蔬菜。与洋葱和胡萝卜等传统种植的植物相比，这些产品往往更贵，这可能导致需求减少，因为消费者对支出变得更加谨慎。)”可知，垂直农业生产的产品专业但价格昂贵。故选D。 31．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Why do farmers grow crops outside in fields when we can arrange them vertically (垂直地)? The idea of vertical farming was first proposed in 1999. It was seen as a way to save space, reduce air miles and transform old and abandoned buildings, like warehouses. In 2021, Fortune Business Insights valued the global vertical farming market at 3.47 billion dollars. Now, however, this industry is under threat, partly due to rising energy costs. (当我们可以把作物垂直排列时，农民为什么要在外面的田地里种植呢？垂直农业的想法最早是在1999年提出的。它被视为一种节省空间、减少飞行里程、改造仓库等旧建筑和废弃建筑的方法。2021年，《财富商业洞察》对全球垂直农业市场的估值为34.7亿美元。然而，现在这个行业正面临威胁，部分原因是能源成本上升。)”结合文章主要围绕垂直农业这一新兴农业形式进行了深入的探讨，介绍了其背景、特点、市场价值，以及当前面临的挑战，特别是能源成本上升对其造成的影响。可知，D选项“垂直农业仍有前景吗”最符合文章标题。故选D。 32．B 33．D 34．C 35．D 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍“鸟类鸣叫之父”彼得・马(Peter Marler)，其通过研究发现鸟类鸣叫存在地区差异且需学习，颠覆本能论，还为人类语言研究提供模型。 32．细节理解题。根据第二段“He noticed slight but consistent differences in the songs of birds from different regions, much like human dialects. (他注意到来自不同地区的鸟类，其歌声存在细微但一致的差异，很像人类的方言。)”可知，马勒观察苍头燕雀时发现了鸟类歌声的地区差异。故选B项。 33．词义猜测题。根据第三段“He raised young birds in complete vocal isolation from adults. These isolated birds only produced simple, natural calls, proving that the full, complex song was not automatic. However, when he played recordings of adult songs to them during a critical learning period after hatching, they successfully learned and sang the complete tune. (他让幼鸟在完全隔绝成鸟叫声的环境中成长。这些被隔离的幼鸟仅能发出简单的本能鸣叫，这表明完整复杂的鸣唱并非天生。但如果在幼鸟孵化后的关键学习期给它们播放成鸟的鸣唱录音，它们就能成功学会并唱出完整的曲调。)”可知，鸟类的复杂歌声是通过学习同类的声音获得的。因此“culturally transmitted”指“在群体中向他人学习并传递”。故选D项。 34．推理判断题。根据第二段“In the 1950s, he began carefully recording these songs. Using a crucial tool called a spectrogram, which visually represents sound, he was able to scientifically confirm that these regional variations, or “dialects,” were indeed real.(20世纪50年代，他开始仔细录制这些鸣叫。借助一种名为声谱图的关键工具 —— 这种工具能将声音可视化呈现 —— 他得以用科学方法证实，这些区域性差异（即“方言”）确实存在。)”和第四段“Marler, however, quietly continued his careful studies. Gradually, his well-designed methods and undeniable evidence won over the community. (然而，马勒仍默默继续他严谨的研究。渐渐地，他设计精良的方法和无可辩驳的证据说服了科学界。)”可知，马勒是一位耐心且严谨的科学家。故选C项。 35．细节理解题。根据最后一段“It provided a powerful, simpler model for scientists studying the incredibly complex evolution of human language, suggesting our own speech may have roots in similar vocal learning processes. (它为研究人类语言极其复杂演化过程的科学家提供了一个有力且更简单的模型，表明我们人类的语言可能源于类似的声音学习过程。)”可知，马勒的理论意义在于推动了人类语言研究。故选D项。 七选五答案及解析 36. 答案：D 解析：前文提到人们认为电梯里30秒的行程短暂，常忽略其中的简单互动；后文则说要揭示其隐藏力量，前后存在转折关系。D选项“Yet, if properly used, it has great strength.（然而，如果运用得当，它拥有巨大的力量）”既承接前文的“短暂”，又引出后文的“隐藏力量”，起到过渡作用。 37.答案：B 解析：该空为段落小标题，需概括段落内容。段落指出人们关注重要事情，却忽略生活中无形的间隙，如电梯里的短暂时光，而问候能让对方感受到被重视。B选项“It treasures invisible in-betweens.（它珍视无形的间隙）”恰好契合段落核心，点明主题。 38.答案：C 解析：前文提及电梯里的无声时刻等无形间隙，后文说问候能让对方知道自己未被忽视。C选项“A simple ‘hello’can break the silence.（一句简单的‘你好’能打破沉默）”承接前文的“沉默”场景，又为后文“让对方感受到被重视”提供具体行为支撑，逻辑连贯。 39.答案：F 解析：段落围绕“增强社区联系”展开，提到问候让陌生人变得熟悉，建立归属感。F选项“This turns an empty space into a tiny,warm connection.（这将一个空旷的空间变成了微小而温暖的联结）”中的“connection”与段落主题“community bonds”呼应，总结了问候带来的社区联系效果。 40.答案：G 解析：前文说电梯中可能出现意外机会，且你不知道身边人的身份。G选项“That stranger could be someone connecting you to new opportunities.（那个陌生人可能会成为帮你接触新机会的人）”既承接前文的“stranger”，又紧扣“unplanned opportunities”，进一步说明电梯中陌生人与机会的关联。 完形填空答案及解析 41.答案：C 解析：根据后文“people sitting...on plastic chairs, looking through worn-out magazines”（人们坐在塑料椅子上，翻看破旧的杂志），可推测等待区的氛围是枯燥无聊的。A“兴趣”、B“空虚”、D“快乐”均不符合语境，C“无聊”契合场景，故选C。 42.答案：A 解析：塑料椅子通常舒适度较低，结合人们在等待区的无聊状态，“uncomfortably（不舒服地）”更能体现人们坐着的感受。B“平静地”、C“平和地”、D“友好地”与“plastic chairs”的特性及等待时的氛围不符，故选A。 43.答案：B 解析：孩子在哭，父母自然会试图安慰他们。A“鼓励”、C“批评”、D“奖励”均不符合“孩子哭泣”的情境，B“安慰”符合逻辑，故选B。 44.答案：A 解析：此处指在等待区的场景中，“我”注意到了一个脚踝肿胀的小女孩劳拉。A“发现，注意到”；B“认出”，文中未提及之前认识劳拉，不符合；C“承认”、D“区分”均不符合语境，故选A。 45.答案：D 解析：劳拉发生自行车事故，父母应是匆忙送她去医院。A“强迫”、B“拖拽”、C“推”均不符合父母送受伤孩子就医的急切且关怀的态度，D“匆忙送（某人）去”符合情境，故选D。 46.答案：C 解析：医护人员治疗劳拉的身体伤痛，而“我”作为小丑医生，职责应是让她心情变好。“lift one's spirits”为固定搭配，意为“使某人精神振奋”。A“展示”、B“降低”、D“钦佩”均不符合语境，故选C。 47.答案：B 解析：后文提到“我”表演魔术、唱歌、讲故事、讲笑话，这些都是娱乐活动。A“治疗”是医护人员的职责；C“检查”、D“指导”均与后文的行为不符，B“娱乐”符合小丑医生的行为特点，故选B。 48.答案：D 解析：有些孩子因疼痛不想笑，所以“我”需要和医护人员紧密合作，根据每个病人的需求调整方法。A“售卖”、B“购买”、C“推销”均与“调整方法”无关，D“调整，定制”符合语境，故选D。 49.答案：A 解析：后文提到劳拉被魔术吸引，露出笑容，父母也更放松，说明“我”的“魔法药剂”（娱乐方式）起到了作用。A“起作用”；B“回应”、C“回答”、D“应得”均不符合“产生效果”的语境，故选A。 50.答案：B 解析：医生此时的工作是专注检查劳拉的脚踝。A“期待”、C“更喜欢”、D“参考”均不符合医生的职业行为，B“专注于”体现医生认真检查的状态，故选B。 51.答案：D 解析：“我”通过表演魔术吸引劳拉的注意力，让她暂时忘记疼痛。A“同意”、B“表扬”、C“感激”均不符合“用魔术吸引”的目的，D“注意力”符合逻辑，故选D。 52.答案：C 解析：劳拉一开始可能只是浅浅微笑，后来变成开怀大笑，“initial（最初的）”能体现笑容的变化过程。A“令人尴尬的”、B“令人害怕的”不符合语境；D“最终的”与后文“turns into hearty laughter”逻辑矛盾，故选C。 53.答案：A 解析：“我”离开医院时，应该是摘下假发和红鼻子。B“丢失”、C“忘记”、D“忽视”均不符合离开时的正常行为，A“取下，移除”符合情境，故选A。 54.答案：B 解析：劳拉受伤了，未来可能还会面临康复等挑战。A“危险”程度过重；C“冒险”、D“探索”不符合“受伤后”的语境，B“挑战”契合实际，故选B。 55.答案：C 解析：“我”作为小丑医生通过娱乐让病人开心，父母放松，目的是让医院变成更友好、亲切的地方。A“更安全的”不是“我”的工作重点；B“更冷的”、D“更孤独的”与“我”的行为效果相反，C“更友好的”符合语境，故选C。 语法填空答案及解析 56. shortage：空格前有“a serious”，后接“of food”，需用名词形式。short（短缺的）→ shortage（短缺）。 57. be eased：情态动词 could 后接动词原形，且 crisis 与 ease 为被动关系，故用被动语态 be eased。 58. varieties：two or more 后接可数名词复数，variety（种类）→ varieties。 59. that：空格后为完整句子，作表语从句，解释 characteristic 的具体内容，用 that 引导。 60. removed：“have sth. done”结构，表示“使某物被……”，故用过去分词 removed。 61. It：“It turned out that...”为固定句型，意为“结果是……”。 62. from：sell water from... 表示“出售来自……的水”，说明水源。 63. nutritious：修饰名词 food，需用形容词形式。nutrition（营养）→ nutritious（有营养的）。 64. a：custom 为可数名词单数，且 universal 发音以辅音开头，故用不定冠词 a。 65. continuing：逗号后为伴随状语，主语 families 与 continue 为主动关系，用现在分词 continuing。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $英语试卷第一部分听力，该部分分为第一第二两节。注意听力部分答题时请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将答案转涂到答题卡上请看听力部分第一节，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。Text one, what type of room would you like? I'd like a room facing the street. Well, do you offer free wifi? Yes, the wifi is free. great. Could you tell me the password? Text two, this is a big surprise. I've never known Peter to arrive late for work. He's always exactly on time. I hope is okay. The roads are icy today. I'll call him to make sure he is fine. Text three, raise your head a little bit and give me a small smile. Okay, you look great on camera. Wait a minute. Let me put on my hat. Text for, did you put on sun protection and make sure to wear your flash shoes so you don't slip on the roof? Yes, I know. Oh, but I did forget something. I'll be wet all day if I don't bring something to dry off with. Text five, i'm burned out from grading all these exams. Me too. It's just that time of the year. Besides, it's parts of the job and we only have two more weeks to go. By the way, what are your plans for the break? I'll probably spend some time with my wife. friend, kids. 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。听第六段材料，回答第六、七题，现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Text sex, hello, what have you been up to? Well, i've . started going to evening classes three times a week. Evening classes, how can you manage? You already have to work overtime. Well, you know, I don't like my job, and i've been looking for another one, but everyone wants the higher diploma, so I decided to get a higher accounting diploma. Well, good for you. Actually, I quite . enjoy IT. The other people in the course are really friendly, and the teachers are excEllent. The most important thing is that I really feel i'm benefiting. Hello, what have you been up to? Well, i've started going to evening classes three times. Week evening classes. How can you manage? You already have to work overtime. Well, you know, I don't like my job and i've been looking for another one, but everyone wants the higher diploma, so I decided to get a higher accounting diploma. Well, good for you. Actually. I quite enjoy IT. The other people in the course are really friendly, and the teachers are excEllent. The most important thing is that I really feel i'm benefiting. 听第七段材料，回答第8至10题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Text seven, can we do something about the temperature in here? I have so many emails to deal with today, but my hands are so cold that I can hardly type my report. I know i've been struggling too, but the heat probably won't be turned on until the end of the month. Why not? It's a part of the company's energy saving plan. Well. I can understand that. But how are we supposed to work in these conditions? I guess we always have the choice to work from home. true. But before my Youngest daughter starts school, it's just too difficult for me to do that. I wouldn't be able to focus. Then I think we should talk to the boss about what can be done, otherwise people might start getting ill. Can we do something about the temperature in here? I have so many emails to deal with today, but my hands are so cold that I can hardly type my report. I know i've been struggling too, but the heat probably won't be turned on until the end of the month. Why not? It's a part of the company's energy . saving plan. Well, I can understand that. But how are we supposed to work in these conditions? I guess we always have the choice to work from home. true. But before my Youngest daughter starts school, it's just too difficult for me to do that. I wouldn't be able to focus. Then I think we should talk to the boss about what can be done, otherwise people might start getting ill. 听第八段材料，回答第11至13题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Text date, I can't wait to present my biology project. I just finished IT last night. How did you finish IT in three days? We just got the assignment on the twelve of november. I've barely had time to pick a topic. Everything I think of is about chemistry, not biology. I'm worried about IT, though it's not even do until december seventeen th. Well, I may have ignored my other projects to get this done. I was just so excited. Now I have to catch up on my other subjects work, though I will be spending all night writing my history paper tonight. You shouldn't put so much pressure on yourself. I think that spreading out papers and projects helps reduce anxiety and pressure. That's why the teachers gave us this notice. Like I said, I was just excited about my project. Biology is my favorite subject after all, but you are right. I need to set up a calendar and give myself a schedule to follow. I can't wait to present my biology project. I just finished IT last night. How did you finish IT in three days? We just got the assignment on the twelve of november. I've barely had time to pick a topic. Everything I think of is about chemistry, not biology. I'm worried about IT, though it's not even do until december seventeen th. Well, I may have ignored my other projects to get IT done. I was just so excited. Now I have to catch up on my other subjects work, though I will be spending all night writing my history paper tonight. You shouldn't put so much pressure on yourself. I think that spreading out papers and projects helps anxiety and pressure. That's why the teachers gave us this notice. Like I said, I was just excited about my project. Biology is my favorite subject, after all, but you are right. I need to set up a calendar and give myself a cheele to follow. 听第九段材料，回答第14至16题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Text nine hello everyone, this is face to face from radio. One with us today is the great tennis player Roger federal. Welcome, mr. federal. Thank you for having me here. So, mr. Federer, we all know that he retired at the age of forty one. How long did your professional tennis . career last? Well, I picked up tennis when I was three and turned professional at the age of what's . your most unforgettable match in your professional tennis career? IT was the twenty seventeen australian open at that time. I hadn't trained for almost six months because of a severe knee injury. I had an Operation and IT took me a long time to recover. I hadn't expected that I would make IT to the final . and win the title. amazing. How did you do that? I guess IT was my firm belief and desire to win, as I always say, if you believe you can go really far in your life. Hello everyone, this is face to face from radio. One with us today is the great tennis player Roger federal. Welcome, mr. federal. Thank you for having me here. So, mr. Federal, we all know that you retired at the age of forty one. How long did your professional tennis career last? Well, I picked up tennis when I was three and turned professional at the age of seventeen. What's your most unforgettable match in your professional tennis career? IT was the twenty seventeen australian open at that time. I hadn't trained for almost six months because of a severe knee injury. I had an Operation, and IT took me a long time to recover. I hadn't expected that I would make IT to the final and win the title. amazing. How did you do that? I guess IT was my firm belief and desire to win. As I always say, if you believe you can go really far in your life. 听第十段材料，回答第17至20题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Texting as a Young child, I always enjoyed physical chAllenges more than mental ones. I liked to run and build swings at that stage. I hadn't yet learned to climb or swim, but I would have loved to try those two. One day, we had a physical education class at school. We did the long jump and handstands. But IT was when I tried to do a ford role, the disaster struck. Somehow I twisted my neck in an extremely painful way. I screamed loudly, and the teachers were very concerned. An ambuLance was called, and I was taken to hospital. The doctors fitted me with a color, and I was told to avoid exercise and stay away from school for eight weeks. At first I was very bored. Having to keep still all day was no fun. So I started to read. I looked at books on the shelf fit home. I wasn't interested in love stories. I avoided those, but crime and adventure did appeal to me. During those eight weeks, I developed a lifelong love of reading. When my color was removed, the doctors told me not to exercise for another four weeks. Instead of being disappointed, I was happy to devote more time to my new love reading. As a Young child, I always enjoyed physical chAllenges more than mental ones. I likes to run and build swings. At that stage, I hadn't yet learned to climb or swim, but I would have loved to try those too. One day we had a physical education class at school. We did the long jump and handstands. But IT was, when I tried to do afford role that struck. Somehow, I twisted my neck in an extremely painful way. I screamed loudly, and the teachers were very concerned. An ambuLance was called and I was taken to hospital. The doctors fitted me with a colour, and I was told to avoid exercise and stay away from school for eight weeks. At first I was very bored. Having to keep still all day was no fun. So I started to read. I looked at books on the shelf foot home. I wasn't interested in love stories. I avoided those. But crime and adventure did appeal to me. During those eight weeks, I developed a lifelong love of reading. When my colour was removed, the doctors told me not to exercise for another four weeks. Instead of being disappointed, I was happy to devote more time to my new love reading. 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。 同安一中2025—2026学年第一学期高二年级第二次月考 英 语 试 题 （命题人：张艺雅、陈鋆、王茹兰、许月浅 审核人：熊孝荣） 考试时间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小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a hospital. B. In a hotel. C. In a shop. 2. How does the woman feel about Peter’s being late? A. Annoyed. B. Uncertain. C. Concerned. 3. What is the man doing? A. Buying a camera. B. Taking a picture. C. Trying on a hat. 4. What did the woman forget? A. Her towel. B. Her sun cream. C. Her flat shoes. 5. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Workmates. C. Husband and wife. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Why is the man taking evening classes? A. To pass the time. B. To prepare for a new job. C. To qualify for his current job. 7. What is the most important part of the evening classes to the man? A. The course itself. B. The teachers. C. The classmates. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What is the man’s problem? A. He has a temperature. B. He is struggling to save energy. C. He is too cold to do his work. 9. Where are the speakers likely to be? A. In an office. B. In the woman’s house. C. In a school. 10. What does the woman suggest? A. Focusing on typing the report. B. Taking better care of their health. C. Discussing the issue with the boss. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. On which day did the boy finish his project? A. November 12th. B. November 15th. C. December 17th. 12. Which paper will the boy probably write tonight? A. The Wonders of Liquids. B. Brown Bear Populations. C. The War of 1812. 13. What is the main topic of the conversation? A. Time management. B. The choice of subjects. C. Designing some projects. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. How long did Roger Federal’s professional career last? A. 14 years. B. 17 years. C. 24 years. 15. What happened to Federer at the 2017 Australian Open? A. He got a sudden knee injury. B. He had a hard-fought victory. C. He faced a series of losses. 16. Which of the following words best describes Federer? A Kind-hearted. B. Determined. C. Humorous. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What did the speaker enjoy as a young child? A. Running. B. Climbing. C. Swimming. 18. What was the speaker doing when he injured himself? A. The long jump. B. A handstand. C. A forward roll. 19. For how many weeks did the speaker have to give up exercising? A. Twelve. B. Eight. C. Four. 20. How did the incident affect the speaker? A. He developed a new hobby. B. He began to read love stories. C He enjoyed physical challenges even more. 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 Food labels carry useful information to help you make informed choices about what you and your family eat and drink. Food labels tell you all sorts of information, including but not limited to the following: Date marking: Use-by and best before dates Foods with a shelf life of less than 2 years must have a best before or use-by date. The best before date refers to food quality. Once the best before date has passed, the food may still be safe to consume, but it may have lost some quality and nutritional value. Products with a best before date can legally be sold after that date, provided the product is still fit for human consumption. Foods that should not be consumed after a certain date for health and safety reasons must have a use-by date. This means they cannot be sold after that date. You will find use-by dates on foods with a short shelf life, such as meat, fish and dairy products. Nutrition Facts Nutrition Facts tell you the quantity of various nutrients a food contains per serve, as well as per 100g or 100ml. Ingredients (配料) All ingredients must be listed in descending（下降） order by weight, including added water. The first ingredient listed contributed the largest amount and the last ingredient listed contributed the least. Here is a sample. Sample Label for Frozen Lasagna (千层面) 21．Which product is more likely to be labeled with a “use-by” date? A．Canned tomatoes. B．Fresh chicken. C．Packaged biscuits. D．Bottled water. 22．How many calories would you take in by eating the whole container of Frozen Lasagna? A．227. B．280. C．908. D．1,120. 23．Which ingredient has the highest percentage in Frozen Lasagna? A．Italian Tomatoes. B．Pasta. C．Ricotta Cheese. D．Paprika. B Last spring, my neighbor Donna and I, both in our seventies, spent several hours in the glorious sunshine enjoying the new season. When it was time to sit down and relax, Donna pulled out her red metal chair from her garage (车库), and I sat on an overturned plastic bucket (桶). It was fun to catch up on the news that we had missed during the long winter indoors. However, over the next few days, we found that we needed more than a chair and a bucket which were not quite comfortable. Donna decided we needed a bench. After dismissing（不予理会） unsuitable options from local stores, she found a perfect one online. The next day it arrived. Excitedly, she opened the box and started putting it together. We proudly high-fived each other as the pieces joined up and the bench started to look like one. After a few minutes’ assistance from a neighbour, it was complete. What’s more, it was the perfect fit for two 70-somethings to carry on late afternoon chats. Soon, the bench attracted other neighbors. One day, someone called out from the sidewalk, “What do you do on that bench?” Quick-thinking Donna called back, “It’s our ‘Thinking Bench’! We think about important things happening in our lives.” Then, the name gradually developed—after one neighbor sat alone deep in thought, he declared it a “Decision-Making Bench”; another time, when Donna was caught napping, she insisted she was “meditating (冥想) ”, adding yet another name. Last fall, with the temperature falling, we came to the end of sitting outdoors. We were faced with one dilemma—what to do about it in the winter? Well, we sat down and thought and meditated and decided to put it in Donna’s garage for the winter. When I glimpsed it a few times over the next months, the bench sat lonely, holding empty flower pots, and some flat, old boxes. But now after a long winter, spring flowers are ready to bloom in the warm sunshine, and we neighbours are ready to welcome “The Bench” back into our lives. 24．Donna decided to replace the chair and bucket to _________. A．lighten the carrying load. B．attract more neighbours. C．get better seating for chats. D．adapt to warmer weather. 25．How did the bench get its various names? A．From items placed on it. B．From seasonal discussions. C．From users’ activities on it. D．From Donna’s creative ideas. 26．Why are pots and boxes mentioned in the last paragraph? A．To suggest the flowers would soon be planted. B．To show the bench was not serving its purpose. C．To describe the bench’s practical use in winter. D．To explain why the bench needed winter storage. 27．What does “The Bench” represent by the end of story ? A．A symbol of community bonds. B．A solution to the aging problem. C．A reminder of the past summer. D．A memory of a valued online order. C Why do farmers grow crops outside in fields when we can arrange them vertically (垂直地)? The idea of vertical farming was first proposed in 1999. It was seen as a way to save space, reduce air miles and transform old and abandoned buildings, like warehouses. In 2021, Fortune Business Insights valued the global vertical farming market at 3.47 billion dollars. Now, however, this industry is under threat, partly due to rising energy costs. According to the magazine Science Focus, vertical farming gives ten times the yield of conventional outdoor farming. However, in order for crops to grow using this method, plants are placed in a precisely controlled environment, grown not under the sun, but under LED lights and watered with recycled water pumped on a multi-link closed-loop system. Unfortunately, energy prices have risen across the globe. Therefore, this reliance on electricity has meant the last few years have not been easy for the industry. Cindy van Rijswick, from the Dutch research firm RaboResearch, has estimated that operational costs for a vertical farm are around 15% higher now compared to 18 months ago. Infarm, Europe’s largest vertical farming company, fired around 500 employees in November 2022 because they needed to downsize. They blamed higher operating costs due to energy increases as one reason for the layoffs. Another issue related to the cost-of-living crisis and affecting vertical farming is the type of produce grown. This includes herbs such as basil（罗勒叶）, as well as salad leaves and leafy greens. Compared to traditionally farmed plants, like onions and carrots, these products tend to be more expensive, which could lead to reduced demand as consumers become more cautious about their spending. So, it seems that a future with food grown under LED lights is looking less and less bright. 28．What is the feature of vertical farming? A．Saving urban land with zero emissions. B．Demanding technical and complex control. C．Consuming much energy with low output value. D．Making full use of sunlight and water resources. 29．How does the author develop his idea in Paragraph 3? A．By making assumptions. B．By criticizing a typical behaviour. C．By listing specific data and facts. D．By referring to the problem of unemployment. 30．Which of the following can best describe the produce grown in vertical farming? A．High-value and cost effective. B．Competitive and innovative. C．Various but worrying. D．Specialized but pricey. 31．Which of the following is the best title for the text? A．New Trends in Vertical Agriculture B．Is Vertical Farming Highly Efficient C．Challenges Industrial Agriculture Faces D．Is Vertical Farming Still Promising D For a long time, scientists believed the beautiful songs of birds were purely a product of instinct (本能). Peter Marler, a pioneering British animal behaviorist, transformed this view through his research into how birds actually learn to sing, earning him the title “the father of birdsong.” Marler’s fascination began in his youth, observing chaffinches (苍头燕雀) in the English countryside. He noticed slight but consistent differences in the songs of birds from different regions, much like human dialects. This curiosity defined his career. In the 1950s, he began carefully recording these songs. Using a crucial tool called a spectrogram, which made sound visible, he was able to scientifically confirm that these regional variations, or “dialects,” were indeed real. His famous study of the white-crowned sparrow in California clearly showed distinct dialects between northern and southern populations. The central question remained: were these dialects inborn or learned? To solve this, Marler designed a series of experiments that would later be regarded as models of clarity. He raised young birds in complete vocal（发声的） separation from adult. These separated birds only produced simple, natural calls, proving that the full, complex song was not automatic. However, when he played recordings of adult songs to them during a critical learning period after hatching, they successfully learned and sang the complete tune. This was decisive evidence that birdsong is a culturally transmitted behavior. Initially, his theory faced doubts from a scientific community that favored instinct-based explanations. The mainstream view still favored instinct, and some dismissed his work as an exception rather than a rule. Marler, however, quietly continued his careful studies. Gradually, his well-designed methods and undeniable evidence won over the community. By transforming lines of numbers into meaningful maps of sound and behavior, he gave the world new eyes to see what had always been hidden in plain hearing. The impact of his work extended far beyond ornithology (鸟类学). It provided a powerful, simpler model for scientists studying the incredibly complex evolution（进化）of human language, suggesting our own speech may have roots in similar vocal learning processes. 32．What did Marler find while observing chaffinches? A．Seasonal variations in dialects. B．Regional differences in birdsong. C．Slight changes in bird population. D．Common features in bird species. 33．What do the underlined words “culturally transmitted” mean in paragraph 3? A．Found in human language. B．Spread within a single family. C．Passed down through genes. D．Learned from others in a community. 34．What can we infer about Marler? A．His findings were soon accepted. B．He truly respected others’ opinion. C．He was a patient and careful scientist. D．He was the first to study bird behavior. 35．Why was Marler’s theory significant? A．It supported rare bird protection. B．It proved the once-popular theory. C．It made bird research more popular. D．It promoted the study of human speech. 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。 Why Saying Hello in the Elevator Matters In our fast-paced lives, we often brush past small, casual interaction like a greeting in the elevator, believing that 30-second ride is a short stay between floors. 36 To uncover its hidden power, let’s break down several overlooked reasons below. ● 37 People are always fixed on “significant” things like exams, and big goals, but life’s quiet warmth lies in those unseen gaps—brief pauses, wordless encounters, or the short shared silence in an elevator. 38 With this greeting, you’re letting them know they are not just someone you overlook in a hurry. ●It strengthens community bonds. Elevators are like small windows into the communities we’re part of. Greetings turn strangers into familiar faces. As these greetings repeat, they build a sense of belonging. You’ll recognize the neighbor who holds the elevator, or the classmate who smiles back. 39 ●It encounters unplanned opportunities. What’s an unplanned opportunity? It’s exactly what it sounds like. It can pop up anywhere, at any time, like in an elevator. You never know who’s standing next to you. 40 So stay open to your surroundings! You are allowing these potential connections to take root. They are like initial “handshakes” for future opportunities. A．It slows hurried paces. B．It treasures invisible in-betweens. C．A simple “hello” can break the silence. D．Yet, if properly used, it has great strength. E．It takes a lot of practice to be a good communicator. F．This turns an empty space into a tiny, warm connection. G．That stranger could be someone connecting you to new opportunities. 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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 In my role as a clown(小丑) doctor, I am dressed in my white coat with a curly rainbow wig(假发), a big red nose and my name badge “Doctor Larry Laugh-Out-Loud”. As I enter the waiting area, I see the familiar atmosphere of 　41　 and tension: people sitting 　42　 on plastic chairs, looking through worn-out magazines, and anxious parents trying to 　43　 their crying children. In the middle of this particular scene, I 　44　 a small girl Lara, with a swollen ankle. The on-duty nurse tells me that Lara's parents 　45　 her to the hospital after a bicycle accident. I understand that while the medical staff will treat her physical injury, my role is to 　46　 her spirits. Being a clown doctor means I can help people by 　47　 them. I perform magic tricks, sing songs, tell stories and share silly jokes. Some children, though, don’t feel like laughing, especially if they’re in pain. So I work closely with doctors and nurses to 　48　 our approach sensitively to each patient’s needs. And my magic medicine does indeed seem to 　49　. While the doctor 　50　 examining Lara’s ankle, I get her 　51　 by doing a magic trick. Her 　52　 smile soon turns into hearty laughter as I “magically” produce her sock from my pocket. Seeing their daughter so much happier has in turn made Lara’s parents more relaxed. As I leave the hospital, 　53　 my wig and red nose, I carry with me a broad smile, knowing that today I make a difference. While there may be more 　54　 ahead for Lara and others, I hope that my presence as a clown doctor continues to make the hospital a 　55　 place to visit. After all, as the saying goes, “Laughter is the best medicine.” 41. A. interest　　　 B. emptiness　　 C. boredom　　 D. pleasure 42. A. uncomfortably B. calmly　　　 C. peacefully　 D. nicely 43. A. encourage　　 B. comfort　　　 C. criticize　　 D. reward 44. A. spot　　　　　 B. recognize　　 C. acknowledge D. distinguish 45. A. forced　　　　 B. dragged　　　 C. pushed　　　 D. rushed 46. A. show　　　　　 B. lower　　　　 C. lift　　　　　 D. admire 47. A. treating　　　 B. entertaining　 C. examining　　 D. instructing 48. A. sell　　　　　 B. purchase　　　 C. market　　　 D. tailor 49. A. work　　　　　 B. respond　　　 C. answer　　　 D. deserve 50. A. looks forward to B. concentrates on C. prefers to　 D. refers to 51. A. agreement　　 B. praise　　　　 C. appreciation D. attention 52. A. embarrassing　 B. frightening　　 C. initial　　　 D. final 53. A. removing　　　 B. losing　　　　 C. forgetting　　 D. ignoring 54. A. dangers　　　 B. challenges　　 C. adventures　 D. explorations 55. A. safer　　　　 B. colder　　　　 C. friendlier　　 D. lonelier 第二节（共3篇，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1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 A What concerned Yuan Longping most was that farmers often had poor harvests and sometimes even had a serious 56 (short) of food to eat. He was convinced that the crisis could 57 (ease) by the creation of hybrid rice. A hybrid is a cross between two or more 58 (variety) of a species. A characteristic of hybrids is 59 they usually attain a higher yield than conventional crops. B John Snow had the handle of the pump 60 (remove) so that it could not be used. Through this intervention, the disease was stopped in its tracks. 61 turned out that some companies sold water 62 the River Thames that was polluted by raw waste. the people who drank this water were much more likely to get cholera than those who drank pure or boiled water. C Filled with nuts and dried fruit, Laba Porridge is regarded as a 63 (nutrition) food. In some parts of northern China, eating Laba porridge is 64 universal custom, as families enjoy this special dish together, 65 (continue) a tradition that has been passed down through generations. 第4部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节(满分20分) 假定你是李华，上周末你参加了学校组织的“走进乡村，践行劳动”社会实践活动(social practice activity )。请你给英国朋友 Daniel 写一封邮件，分享本次经历，内容包括： 1. 实践活动； 2. 你的感悟。 注意： 1.词数80左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Daniel, Yours, LiHua 第二节(满分20分) 阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。 Artificial intelligence is transforming medicine, making health care more accurate and less expensive for everyone. AI is new, yet it is already promising to help detect cancer at earlier stages, making it easier to treat. For example, in cancer checks, a 2024 review of studies found that screening skin cancer aided by AI was more accurate. Another review found similar results for lung cancer screenings, while also showing that AI reduced the workload of doctors by 68 percent. Also, AI can speed up care in emergency settings. One study found that hospitals using AI to detect strokes(中风) from a patient's brain images were able to save almost 40 minutes before a doctor could intervene. That's precious time that can save lives. AI's greatest prospect is its potential to boost medical research. For instance, AlphaFold2, an AI program developed by Google DeepMind, has started to figure out how proteins take their specific shapes, a question that has puzzled scientists for decades. In the past, understanding this took years of painstaking work. Machine learning is reducing that time a lot. Such research power could find clues to treatments for an enormous variety of diseases. However, the challenge with all these exciting developments is that AI technology can be expensive to use. It also requires a lot of energy, which will put pressure on the power network and might make climate change faster if it gets energy from dirty sources. The rise of AI has caused a lot of worry in recent years. Its incredible power deserves care but not fear. People can take comfort in the fact that, in medicine, this bit of human creativity has been good—and will probably continue to be. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ( 1 )2025-2026(上)高二第二次月考英语试卷 第 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $