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2025~2026学年度第一学期12月学分认定考试 高二英语试题 第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分) 该部分分为第一、第二两节。注意，回答听力部分时，请先将答案划在试卷上，听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。 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个小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What is the main topic of the conversation? A. A reusable bag. B. A change in daily habits. C. A potential danger to animals. 2. When does the woman usually wake up? A. At 6: 00 a. m. B. At 7: 00 a. m. C. At 8: 00 a. m. 3. Where will the kite festival take place? A. By the sea. B. At the park. C. On the square. 4. What does the man ask the woman for advice on? A. How to do schoolwork. B. How to be organized. C. How to set goals. 5. In which country did the woman experience culture shock? A. Spain. B. Japan. C. America. 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What can mimic octopuses do? A. Act like humans. B. Change their looks. C. Live on land for a long time. 7. Why do mimic octopuses live in shallow sandy areas? A. To find food more easily. B. To hide from large animals. C. To protect themselves from natural disasters. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Schoolmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Developer and customer. 9. What feature does the platform have? A. It helps make study plans. B. It offers online exams. C. It has previous classes. 10. What subject does the platform support now? A. Biology. B. Chemistry. C. Information technology. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Where are the speakers probably? A. At home. B. In a supermarket. C. In a restaurant. 12. What is the main dish for the cookout? A. Hamburgers and hot dogs. B. Potato pancakes. C. Chocolate pizzas. 13. What will the man do next Saturday? A. Clean up his backyard. B. Buy barbecue tools. C. Prepare the seating. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What does the man say about the workshops? A. They’re in tourist spots. B. They’re open to the public. C. They’re lacking in leaders. 15. What do the workshops mix? A. Local and foreign elements. B. Unique and common elements. C. Ancient and modern elements. 16. What is the main goal of the project? A. To increase tourism. B. To teach modern art. C. To pass down the tradition. 17. How does the woman feel about the project? A. Worried. B. Interested. C. Doubtful. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. Who might the speaker be? A. The leader of the town. B. The president of the university. C. The designer of the community center. 19. Where will free Internet be available? A. At the gym. B. In the library. C. In the performance hall. 20. What do we know about the meeting hall? A. It opens at 6: 00 a. m. B. It needs a reservation. C. It only hosts community meetings. 第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节，满分50分) 第一节 (共15小题；每小题2. 5分，满分37. 5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A When it comes to finding the best airfare deals, advice can be confusing. Some travelers recommend booking well in advance, while others swear by last-minute deals. Additionally, opinions differ on which day of the week is best for booking flights and which days are cheapest to travel. Fortunately, Expedia’s 2025 Air Hacks Report provides clear answers to these questions. ●What is the cheapest day to book airline tickets? When you’re ready to purchase airfare for your next trip, set aside time on a Sunday to book. According to Expedia’s 2025 Air Hacks Report, booking on Sundays can save you up to 6% on domestic flights and up to 17% on international flights compared to bookings made on a Monday or Friday. This trend has held true for three years in a row. ●What are the cheapest days to fly? The day your flight departs is another important factor in determining the cost of your airfare. For the cheapest flights, aim to fly on a Thursday or Saturday. If you’re flying domestically, departing on a Saturday instead of a Sunday can save you up to 17%. For international travel, leaving on a Thursday rather than a Sunday can result in savings of up to 15%. ●How far in advance should you book airline tickets to save money? Many people assume that the earlier you book your flight, the cheaper your ticket will be. But that’s not the case. In fact, booking an international flight just 18 to 29 days before departure will save you up to 17% compared to booking three months in advance. The sweet spot for domestic flights is one to three months before your trip. Booking then can save you 25% compared with tickets booked at the last minute. 1. How can you save money concerning domestic flights? A. Booking 18 to 29 days in advance. B. Flying on Saturdays instead of Sundays. C. Choosing flights leaving on Sundays. D. Purchasing tickets on Mondays or Fridays. 2. What is a common misunderstanding about booking flights? A. Booking early guarantees low prices. B. Last-minute deals are best choices. C. Weekends are always more expensive. D. Airfare varies greatly from year to year. 3. What’s the text? A. A social media platform. B. A travel journal. C. A market research report. D. A customer review. 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要讲述了Expedia的2025年航空攻略报告，提供了关于预订机票省钱的具体建议。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据● What are the cheapest days to fly?部分中“If you’re flying domestically, departing on a Saturday instead of a Sunday can save you up to 17%.(如果你乘坐国内航班，周六出发而不是周日出发可以节省高达17%的费用。)”可知，乘坐国内航班周六出发而不是周日出发可以省钱。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Many people assume that the earlier you book your flight, the cheaper your ticket will be. But that’s not the case.(许多人认为，你越早预订航班，机票就越便宜。但事实并非如此。)”可知，人们普遍误解为提前预订机票价格会更低。故选A。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是根据第一段中“Fortunately, Expedia’s 2025 Air Hacks Report provides clear answers to these questions.(幸运的是，Expedia的2025年航空攻略报告为这些问题提供了明确的答案。)”可知，文章主要介绍了Expedia的2025年航空攻略报告，提供了关于预订机票省钱的具体建议，由此可知，本文是一份市场研究报告。故选C。 B On stage, 21-year-old Jiang Zhounan brings stories to life, while off stage, she finds joy and excitement in her own passionate story with a speeding motorcycle. Born in 2003, Jiang displays the elegance of the stage and the freedom of the open road. Her life combines the grace of Yueju Opera, a traditional style from the Yangtze River Delta which features women playing male roles, with the thrill of biking. Her journey into the world of art started with an unexpected moment in her second year of middle school. During a singing practice, Jiang’s clear voice and heartfelt emotion caught her teacher’s attention. Recognizing her talent, the teacher gave her a brochure for the Zhejiang Vocational Academy of Art, setting her on the path to becoming a Yueju Opera performer. At the academy, Jiang found a teacher who offered both academic guidance and personal support, allowing her to fully engage herself in the art form. After graduating in 2022, she joined the Yueju Opera troupe (剧团) at the Nantong Art Theater. There, she specializes in laodan (senior female roles) and also performs zhengdan (young female roles) . Her strong singing and expressive acting soon made her a star in the troupe. However in her free time, Jiang takes up a different kind of performance. Shortly after starting her career, she encountered a group of female motorcyclists during a rural performance. Their confident and spirited behavior fascinated her, fueling a passion for the speed and freedom of motorcycling. In 2022, she purchased her own motorcycle, shifting from a graceful performer to a cool, dynamic rider. Jiang does not see her two passions as conflicting. She believes that everyone has multiple dimensions to their character, with the stage representing just one aspect of her life and motorcycling marking the shift from work to personal life. Both pursuits bring her joy and fulfillment, allowing her to express different sides of herself. 4. How did Jiang begin her journey into Yueju Opera? A. Her teacher denied her singing. B. Her teacher noticed her gift. C. She won a singing competition. D. She joined a rural performance group. 5. What is the major factor for Jiang’s success in the Yueju Opera troupe? A. Playing young male roles. B. Superb performance in singing and acting. C. Receiving personal financial support. D. Being good at playing elderly female roles. 6. Why did Jiang take up motorcycling? A. Inspired by confident riders. B. To escape work pressure. C. Encouraged by her teacher. D. To travel faster and seek freedom. 7. What message does Jiang’s story convey? A. Diverse passions lead to a fulfilling life. B. Grace and freedom are important in life. C. Expressing differently is key to growth. D. Work and personal life should be shifted. 【答案】4. B 5. B 6. A 7. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了21岁的越剧演员江周楠在舞台上的优雅表演与生活中骑摩托车的自由激情，展现了她的双重热爱与人生追求。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“During a singing practice, Jiang’s clear voice and heartfelt emotion caught her teacher’s attention. Recognizing her talent, the teacher gave her a brochure for the Zhejiang Vocational Academy of Art, setting her on the path to becoming a Yueju Opera performer.(在一次歌唱练习中，江周楠清晰的声音和真挚的情感引起了老师的注意。老师发现了她的天赋，给了她一本浙江艺术职业学院的宣传册，让她走上了成为越剧演员的道路。)”可知，江周楠的老师发现了她的天赋，给了她一本浙江艺术职业学院的宣传册，让她走上了成为越剧演员的道路。故选B。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Her strong singing and expressive acting soon made her a star in the troupe.(她出色的演唱和富有表现力的表演很快使她成为剧团的明星。)”可知，江周楠在越剧剧团取得成功的主要因素是她出色的演唱和富有表现力的表演。故选B。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“Shortly after starting her career, she encountered a group of female motorcyclists during a rural performance. Their confident and spirited behavior fascinated her, fueling a passion for the speed and freedom of motorcycling.(在开始职业生涯不久后，她在一次乡村演出中遇到了一群女摩托车手。她们自信而充满活力的行为吸引了她，激发了她对摩托车速度和自由的热爱。)”可知，江周楠受到自信的摩托车手的启发，开始骑摩托车。故选A。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Jiang does not see her two passions as conflicting. She believes that everyone has multiple dimensions to their character, with the stage representing just one aspect of her life and motorcycling marking the shift from work to personal life. Both pursuits bring her joy and fulfillment, allowing her to express different sides of herself.(江周楠并不认为她的两种激情是相互冲突的。她认为每个人都有多方面的性格，舞台只是她生活的一个方面，而摩托车则标志着从工作到个人生活的转变。这两种追求都给她带来了快乐和满足，让她能够表达自己不同的方面。)”可知，江周楠的故事传达了多样化的热情可以带来充实的生活的信息。故选A。 C It seems like every day there’s another study pointing to how this or that modern technology is destroying our ability to focus. But what if the problem is that we are expected to focus too much? By not giving our brains enough downtime, maybe we are actually making the problems worse. Ever since I was a little kid, I have felt guilty about daydreaming. While I was never directly discouraged from dreaming as a kid, as I’ve gotten older, the notes I’ve gotten from our culture certainly have told me I was wasting my time whenever my head was in the clouds. Yet, it never felt right to shut down that daydreaming. For one, it was too fun. How amazing is it that as humans, we get to go anywhere, do anything, be a different version of ourselves — all safely within our heads? But don’t just take my word for it: In the July, 2012 issue of Perspectives on Psychological Science, psychological scientist Mary Helen Immordino-Yang and her colleagues gathered a number of studies and explored them for details about the brain at rest, with some of the results summarized in Science Daily. “Findings suggest that individual differences in brain activity during rest are correlated with components of socio-emotional functioning, such as self-awareness and moral judgment, as well as different aspects of learning and memory.” So just like sleeping allows our brains to reorganize and finally work more efficiently, daydreaming may help our mental health, day-to-day. And brain “time-outs” may also help kids learn better. “We focus on the outside world in education and don’t look much at inside focused skills and attentions but inside focus impacts the way we build memories, make meaning and move that learning into new contexts,” says Immordino-Yang. For kids who have been taught some version of inner focus, the studies that Immordino-Yang looked at indicated that they are less likely to suffer from high levels of anxiety, perform better on tests, and do a better job of planning for the future. Next time you see a kid (or adult) staring off into space, remember that they might actually be getting important work done. 8. What does the underlined words “the problems” refer to in the first paragraph? A. the problems with focus B. the problems with the brain health C. the problems with daydreaming D. the problems with modern technology 9. Which of the following does NOT belong to the benefits of daydreaming? A. Daydreaming makes life more fascinating. B. Daydreaming is good for kids’ mental health. C. Daydreaming enables adults to have more job opportunities. D. Daydreaming helps children improve academic performance. 10. What can we infer from the passage? A Mary’s conclusion was based on other researchers’ studies. B. The more people sleep, the more efficiently they will work. C. The students taught inner focus will not suffer from anxiety. D. Focusing on the outside world helps us build good memories. 11. What’s the author’s attitude towards daydreaming as an adult? A. negative B. critical C. uncertain D. favorable 【答案】8. A 9. C 10. A 11. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要探讨了现代科技对专注力的影响，并强调了做白日梦对大脑和心理健康的益处。 【8题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第一段中“It seems like every day there’s another study pointing to how this or that modern technology is destroying our ability to focus. But what if the problem is that we are expected to focus too much? By not giving our brains enough downtime, maybe we are actually making the problems worse.(似乎每天都有新的研究指出，这样或那样的现代科技正在摧毁我们的专注力。但倘若问题在于我们被期望过度专注呢？若不给大脑足够的休息时间，或许我们实际上是在让问题变得更糟。)”可知，若不给大脑足够的休息时间，或许我们实际上是在让专注力的问题变得更糟。the problems指的是专注力的问题。故选A。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“For one, it was too fun.(首先，它太有趣了。)”可知，做白日梦让生活更有趣，A选项正确；根据第四段中“For kids who have been taught some version of inner focus, the studies that Immordino-Yang looked at indicated that they are less likely to suffer from high levels of anxiety, perform better on tests, and do a better job of planning for the future.(对于那些被教导过某种内在专注力的孩子来说，Immordino-Yang所研究的研究表明，他们不太可能遭受高度焦虑，在考试中表现更好，在规划未来方面也做得更好。)”可知，做白日梦对孩子的心理健康有好处，还能帮助孩子提高学业成绩，B、D选项属于做白日梦的好处。“做白日梦能让成年人有更多的工作机会”在文中并未提及，不属于做白日梦的好处。故选C。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“But don’t just take my word for it: In the July, 2012 issue of Perspectives on Psychological Science , psychological scientist Mary Helen Immordino-Yang and her colleagues gathered a number of studies and explored them for details about the brain at rest, with some of the results summarized in  Science Daily.(但别只听我一家之言：在2012年7月出版的《心理科学观点》杂志上，心理科学家玛丽·海伦·伊莫迪诺-杨及其同事收集了多项研究，并深入探究了大脑处于休息状态时的细节，其中一些结果总结在《科学日报》上。)”可知，玛丽的结论是基于其他研究人员的研究得出的。故选A。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“Yet, it never felt right to shut down that daydreaming. For one, it was too fun.(然而，不该停止做白日梦。首先，它太有趣了。)”以及最后一段“Next time you see a kid (or adult) staring off into space, remember that they might actually be getting important work done.(下次你看到一个孩子（或是成年人）盯着某处发呆时，请记住，他们说不定正在完成一件重要的事。)”可知，作者认为做白日梦是有益的，因此作者对做白日梦持支持态度。故选D。 D Perhaps you know them as “taters”, “spuds”, or “Kennebees”, or as “chips”, “Idahoes”, or even “shoestrings”. No matter, a potato by any other name is still a potato — the world’s most widely grown vegetable. While some people don’t love potatoes because of their calories which may lead to weight-gaining, others may love it like honey. As a matter of fact, if you are an average potato eater, you will put away at least 100 pounds of them each year. That’s only a tiny amount grown every year, however. Worldwide, the annual potato harvest is over 6 billion bags. Each bag contains 100 pounds of potatoes, some of them as large as four pounds each. In the United States, farmers fill about 400 million bags a year. That may seem like a lot of “taters”, but it leaves the United States a distant third among world potato growers. Polish farmers dig up just over 800 million bags a year, while the Russians lead the world with nearly 1.5 billion bags. People eat potatoes in many ways — baked, mashed, and roasted, to name just three. However, in the United States most potatoes are devoured in the form of French fries. One fast-food chain alone sells more than $1 billion worth of fries each year. No wonder, then, that the company pays particular attention to the way its fries are prepared. Before any fry makes it to the people who eat at these popular restaurants, it must pass many separate tests. Fail any one of these tests and the potato is rejected. For example, only Russet Burbank potatoes are used. These Idaho potatoes have less water content than other kinds, which can have as much as 80 percent water. Once cut into “shoestrings” shapes, the potatoes are partly fried in a secret blend of oils, sprayed with liquid sugar to brown them, steam dried at high heat, then flash frozen for shipment to individual restaurants. So, now that you realize the enormous size and value of the potato crop, you can understand why most people agree that this part of the food industry is no “small potatoes”. 12. What can we learn from the passage about potato? A. All people don’t like potatoes. B. Taters aren’t a category of potato. C. Potato lovers eat 100 pounds of potato daily. D. Polish farmers harvest the most potatoes in the world. 13. Why does the company attach great importance to the way its fries are prepared? A. The fast food chain can only sell this kind of fries. B. American people have a special preference for French fries. C. Improper way of cooking may do harm to people’s health. D. Good preparation of the fries may attract more consumers. 14. How does paragraph 4 mainly develop? A. By listing figures. B. By providing examples. C. By making comparison. D. By following the order of space. 15. What’s the main idea of the passage? A. Potatoes have experienced many changes. B. Potatoes are the most significant vegetable. C. Potatoes are small, but the industry is large. D. Potatoes have been made into different food. 【答案】12. A 13. D 14. B 15. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了土豆的受欢迎程度、全球产量、食用方式以及土豆产业的重要性，强调土豆虽小，但产业规模巨大。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“While some people don’t love potatoes because of its calories which may lead to weight-gaining, others may love it like honey. (虽然有些人因为土豆的热量可能导致体重增加而不喜欢它，但其他人可能像喜欢蜂蜜一样喜欢它)”可知，不是所有人都喜欢土豆。故选A。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“However, in the United States most potatoes are devoured in the form of French fries. One fast-food chain alone sells more than $1 billion worth of fries each year. No wonder, then, that the company pays particular attention to the way its fries are prepared. (然而，在美国，大多数土豆是以炸薯条的形式被吃掉的。仅一家快餐连锁店每年就卖出价值超过10亿美元的薯条。难怪该公司特别关注薯条的制作方式)”可知，公司特别关注薯条的制作方式是因为好的薯条制作可能会吸引更多的消费者。故选D。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“Before any fry makes it to the people who eat at these popular restaurants, it must pass many separate tests. Fail any one of these tests and the potato is rejected. For example, only Russet Burbank potatoes are used. (在任何薯条到达这些受欢迎的餐馆的食客面前之前，它必须通过许多单独的测试。任何一项测试失败，土豆都会被拒绝。例如，只使用Russet Burbank土豆)”可知，第四段主要通过举例子的方式来展开。故选B。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“So, now that you realize the enormous size and value of the potato crop, you can understand why most people agree that this part of the food industry is no “small potatoes”. (所以，既然你已经意识到土豆作物的巨大规模和价值，你就能理解为什么大多数人都认为食品行业的这一部分不是“小打小闹”了)”以及文章内容可知，文章主要介绍了土豆虽然小，但土豆产业很大。故选C。 第二节 (共5小题；每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。 Blind boxes, or mystery boxes, are sealed packages containing surprise items. Buyers don’t know exactly what they’re purchasing until they open the box. ___16___ It transforms the way collectibles are marketed and purchased. Today, brands like Pop Mart have perfected the formula, offering themed blind boxes that cater to different tastes. The blind box phenomenon isn’t limited to collectibles. ___17___ Businesses across sectors can incorporate this trend to increase customer engagement, attract a wider audience, and enhance the shopping experience. Here are a few ideas for how different types of businesses can incorporate blind box concepts. Create mystery product boxes. Introduce a line of mystery boxes for your products. For example a beauty brand could create blind boxes with a mix of skincare or makeup products. ___18___ Each box could include items of varying values, creating an element of surprise for customers. ___19___ Create exclusive (独有的) blind box series that feature one-of-a-kind items or unique packaging, which can increase demand and bring in regular customers. Offering these boxes on a seasonal or limited-time basis also adds an element of urgency, motivating customers to act quickly. Incorporate blind boxes in loyalty programs. For businesses with loyalty programs, offering blind boxes as part of a rewards program can drive engagement. ___20___ This would give them a unique stimulation to continue buying and interacting with your brand. Adopting the blind box model can help businesses tap into the excitement and mystery that drives this trend, while also providing a fun and memorable experience for customers. By adding elements of exclusivity and variety, brands can boost sales and customer loyalty, turning each purchase into an engaging experience. A. Consider rarity an artistic focus. B. Launch limited-edition blind boxes. C. This trend started in Japan and quickly spread worldwide. D. And a fashion shop might offer mystery gift packs. E. Regular customers could exchange points for mystery boxes. F. There are countless social media groups discussing the blind boxes. G. It has also become a business model for industries ranging from fashion to beauty. 【答案】16. C 17. G 18. D 19. B 20. E 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了盲盒现象的起源、发展及其在各行业中的应用，并给出了不同类型企业如何融入盲盒概念的建议。 【16题详解】 由上文“Blind boxes, or mystery boxes, are sealed packages containing surprise items. Buyers don’t know exactly what they’re purchasing until they open the box.(盲盒，或称神秘盒，是装有惊喜物品的密封包装。买家在打开盒子之前不知道他们到底在买什么。)”及下文“It transforms the way collectibles are marketed and purchased. Today, brands like Pop Mart have perfected the formula, offering themed blind boxes that cater to different tastes.(它改变了收藏品的营销和购买方式。如今，像泡泡玛特这样的品牌已经完善了这一模式，提供迎合不同口味的主题盲盒。)”可知，本空需概括盲盒现象的起源和传播。C选项“This trend started in Japan and quickly spread worldwide.(这一趋势始于日本，并迅速传播到全球。)”符合题意。故选C。 【17题详解】 由上文“The blind box phenomenon isn’t limited to collectibles.(盲盒现象不仅限于收藏品。)”可知，本空需进一步说明盲盒现象在哪些行业中也有应用。G选项“It has also become a business model for industries ranging from fashion to beauty.(它也成为从时尚到美容等行业的商业模式。)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选G。 【18题详解】 由上文“Introduce a line of mystery boxes for your products. For example, a beauty brand could create blind boxes with a mix of skincare or makeup products.(为你的产品推出一系列神秘盒子。例如，一个美容品牌可以创建包含护肤品或化妆品的盲盒。)”可知，本空应说明盲盒在其他行业的应用情况。D选项“And a fashion shop might offer mystery gift packs.(一家时尚店可能会提供神秘礼品包。)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选D。 【19题详解】 由下文“Create exclusive (独有的) blind box series that feature one-of-a-kind items or unique packaging, which can increase demand and bring in regular customers. (创建独有的盲盒系列，其中包含独一无二的物品或独特的包装，这可以增加需求并吸引回头客。)”可知，本空应概括本段的主题，即推出限量版盲盒。B选项“Launch limited-edition blind boxes.(推出限量版盲盒。)”能概括本段的主题，符合题意。故选B。 【20题详解】 由上文“For businesses with loyalty programs, offering blind boxes as part of a rewards program can drive engagement.(对于有忠诚度计划的企业来说，将盲盒作为奖励计划的一部分可以提高参与度。)”可知，本空应具体说明如何通过忠诚度计划来利用盲盒。E选项“Regular customers could exchange points for mystery boxes.(老顾客可以用积分兑换神秘盒子。)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选E。 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。 In 1996, I was in India, teaching business skills to street kids in Mumbai. Our adviser was Ela Bhatt. I went to visit her in Ahmedabad. During our conversation, Ela ____21____ how her organization, the Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) , provided small loans to women to start and run small businesses. She suggested I go downstairs and participate in their program. I had ____22____ going downstairs as they were lined with dozens of women in brightly colored saris (莎丽服) sitting on the steps waiting patiently to either get their ____23____ or repay their loan. I sat with the coordinator (协调者) and tried to look ____24____. I was the only white person and one of about five men in the place. We ____25____ the loans in small amounts ranging from $50 to $100. The women ____26____ me gratefully, thinking that because I was white I was the ____27____ of the money. They were using the money to buy fruit to sell or make clothes to sell or make money some other way to ____28____ their children. The importance of this money was ____29____. Ela was a ____30____ woman, perhaps 4 feet and 9 inches, but I felt small beside her. Her contribution was ____31____. She provided the means to ____32____ for over two million poor Indian women, and she fought for the rights of millions more. I came away from this ____33____ on a real high and feeling great to have met this ____34____ woman. I am not ____35____ that she walked in the company of other great humanitarians such as Jimmy Carter and Nelson Mandela. 21. A. boasted B. broadcast C. witnessed D. described 22. A. priority B. potential C. difficulty D. identity 23. A. money B. fists C. dignity D. job 24. A. necessary B. official C. critical D. demanding 25. A. brightened up B. related to C. gave out D. complained about 26. A. denied B. questioned C. affected D. thanked 27. A. victims B. source C. borrower D. creator 28. A. purchase B. release C. feed D. urge 29. A. old-fashioned B. eye-opening C. annoying D. unreasonable 30. A. beautiful B. single C. tiny D. smart 31. A. consistent B. conventional C. illegal D. enormous 32. A. pressure B. power C. employment D. truth 33. A. accident B. experience C. opportunity D. responsibility 34 A. wonderful B. simple C. odd D. poor 35. A. sure B. embarrassed C. convinced D. surprised 【答案】21. D 22. C 23. A 24. B 25. C 26. D 27. B 28. C 29. B 30. C 31. D 32. C 33. B 34. A 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在印度接触SEWA组织，结识Ela的经历与感触。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在我们的谈话中，Ela描述了她的组织——自雇妇女协会（SEWA）如何为女性提供小额贷款，以创办和经营小企业。A. boasted吹嘘；B. broadcast广播；C. witnessed目击；D. described描述。根据下文“how her organization, the Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA), provided small loans to women to start and run small businesses”可知，此处指Ela描述了她的组织如何为女性提供小额贷款。故选D。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我很难下楼，因为楼下排着几十个穿着鲜艳莎丽服的妇女，她们坐在台阶上耐心地等着拿钱或还贷款。A. priority优先权；B. potential潜力；C. difficulty困难；D. identity身份。根据下文“going downstairs as they were lined with dozens of women in brightly colored saris (莎丽服) sitting on the steps waiting patiently”可知，楼下几十个妇女坐在台阶，所以作者下楼有困难。故选C。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. money钱；B. fists拳头；C. dignity尊严；D. job工作。根据下文“or repay their loan”可知，这些妇女是来和贷款相关的事，要么是拿到贷款的钱，要么是还钱。故选A。 【24题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我和协调员坐在一起，尽量显得正式一些。A. necessary必要的；B. official正式的；C. critical关键的；D. demanding要求高的。根据上文“I sat with the coordinator (协调者) and tried to look”和下文“I was the only white person and one of about five men in the place.”可知，作者是唯一一个白人和五个男人中的一个，在这个和项目相关的环境里，所以尽量显得正式一些。故选B。 25题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我们发放的贷款金额从50美元到100美元不等。A. brightened up变得明亮起来；B. related to与……有关；C. gave out分发；D. complained about抱怨。根据下文“the loans in small amounts ranging from 50 to 100”可知，此处指发放的贷款。故选C。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：妇女们由衷地感谢我，她们认为因为我是白人，我就是资金的来源。A. denied否认；B. questioned质疑；C. affected影响；D. thanked感谢。根据下文“me gratefully”可知，女人们感激作者，表达对作者的感谢。故选D。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. victims受害者；B. source来源；C. borrower借款人；D. creator创造者。根据上文“thinking that because I was white”可知，因为作者是白人，女人们误以为作者是资金的来源。故选B。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她们用这些钱买水果卖，或者做衣服卖，或者用其他方式赚钱养活孩子。A. purchase购买；B. release释放；C. feed养活；D. urge敦促。根据下文“their children”可知，此处指用钱养活孩子。故选C。 【29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这笔钱的重要性令人瞠目。A. old-fashioned过时的；B. eye-opening令人瞠目的；C. annoying恼人的；D. unreasonable不合理的。根据上文“They were using the money to buy fruit to sell or make clothes to sell or make money some other way to ____ their children.”可知，女人们用这笔钱赚钱养家，这些钱对女人们来说很重要，所以令人瞠目。故选B。 【30题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Ela是个矮小的女人，也许只有4英尺9英寸高，但我在她身边觉得自己很渺小。A. beautiful美丽的；B. single单身的；C. tiny矮小的；D. smart聪明的。根据下文“perhaps 4 feet and 9 inches, but I felt small beside her”可知，Ela是个矮小的女人。故选C。 【31题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她的贡献是巨大的。A. consistent一致的；B. conventional传统的；C. illegal非法的；D. enormous巨大的。根据下文“She provided the means to ____ for over two million poor Indian women, and she fought for the rights of millions more.”可知，Ela的贡献是巨大的。故选D。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她为200多万印度贫困妇女提供了就业的途径，还为数百万人的权利而奋斗。A. pressure压力；B. power力量；C. employment就业；D. truth真相。根据上文“They were using the money to buy fruit to sell or make clothes to sell or make money some other way”、“She provided the means to”以及下文“for over two million poor Indian women”可知，这些贷款是用来让妇女们创业，也就是获得就业的途径。故选C。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这次经历让我非常兴奋，能见到这位了不起的女性，我感到非常高兴。A. accident事故；B. experience经历；C. opportunity机会；D. responsibility责任。根据上文“I came away from this”以及下文“on a real high and feeling great to have met this ____ woman”可知，作者这次和Ela以及 SEWA 组织接触的事情，是一次经历，此处指这次经历让作者非常兴奋。故选B。 【34题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. wonderful了不起的；B. simple简单的；C. odd古怪的；D. poor贫穷的。根据上文“Her contribution was ____ . She provided the means to ____ for over two million poor Indian women, and she fought for the rights of millions more.”可知，Ela的贡献是巨大的，所以作者认为她是个了不起的女性。故选A。 【35题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她与Jimmy Carter和Nelson Mandela等其他伟大的人道主义者同行，我并不感到惊讶。A. sure确定的；B. embarrassed尴尬的；C. convinced确信的；D. surprised惊讶的。根据上文“Her contribution was ____ . She provided the means to ____ for over two million poor Indian women, and she fought for the rights of millions more.”、“feeling great to have met this ____ woman”可知，作者认为Ela是个了不起的女性，所以她与Jimmy Carter和Nelson Mandela等其他伟大的人道主义者同行，作者并不感到惊讶。故选D。 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1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Great Wall, one of the most famous ____36____ (landmark) in the world, stretches across the northern part of China like a huge dragon. With a total ____37____ (long) of over 21,000 kilometers, it is the longest man-made structure ever built. ____38____ (it) construction began as early as the 7th century BCE, during the Spring and Autumn Period, and continued through different dynasties — most notably the Qin Dynasty, ____39____ sections were connected to form a unified defense system, and the Ming Dynasty. Originally, the Great Wall ____40____ (build) for military defense: it protected ancient Chinese empires from attacks by nomadic groups from the north. Along the wall, there are watchtowers ____41____ (employ) to spot enemies and send signals, battlements, and fortresses used to station troops and store supplies. These features show the great ____42____ (wise) of ancient Chinese engineers and soldiers. Today, the Great Wall is no longer a military structure ____43____ a world-famous tourist attraction and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Every year, millions of visitors from home and abroad come to walk on its stone steps, climb its watchtowers, and enjoy ____44____ breathtaking views of mountains and valleys around it. Sections like Badaling and Mutianyu are especially popular. More than just a wall, the Great Wall is a symbol of Chinese history, culture, and national spirit. It stands ____45____ a reminder of the hard work and creativity of ancient Chinese people, and continues to tell the story of China to the world. 【答案】36. landmarks 37. length 38. Its 39. when 40. was built 41. employed 42. wisdom 43. but 44. the 45. as 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了长城的历史、结构、功能以及其作为中国文化和历史象征的重要性。 【36题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：长城是世界上最著名的地标之一，像一条巨龙横跨中国北部。one of+形容词最高级+可数名词复数，表示“最……之一”，空处需用名词landmark“地标”的复数landmarks。故填landmarks。 【37题详解】 考查名词。句意：它的总长度超过21,000公里，是有史以来建造的最长的人造建筑。本空作宾语，用名词length“长度”。故填length。 【38题详解】 考查代词。句意：它的建造最早可追溯至公元前7 世纪的春秋时期，之后历经多个朝代持续修筑 —— 其中最著名的是秦朝和明朝：秦朝时，各段城墙被连接起来，形成了统一的防御体系。空处修饰名词construction，用形容词性物主代词its，表示“它的”，句首单词，首字母大写。故填Its。 【39题详解】 考查定语从句。句意同上。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是the Qin Dynasty，关系词代替先行词在定语从句中作时间状语从句，用关系副词when引导。故填when。 【40题详解】 考查被动语态。句意：最初，长城是为了军事防御而建造的：它保护古代中国帝国免受北方游牧民族的攻击。本句描述过去的动作和状态，故时态用一般过去时，主语the Great Wall和动词build“建造”之间是被动关系，用一般过去时的被动语态；主语是第三人称单数，be动词需用was。故填was built。 【41题详解】 考查过去分词。句意：沿着城墙，有用于侦察敌人和发送信号的瞭望塔，有用于驻扎军队和储存物资的城垛和堡垒。本句已有谓语动词are，所以空处需用非谓语动词；动词employ“应用，运用”与watchtowers之间是被动关系，用过去分词employed，作后置定语，修饰名词watchtowers。故填employed。 【42题详解】 考查名词。句意：这些特征显示了古代中国工程师和士兵的伟大智慧。本空作show的宾语，用名词wisdom“智慧”。故填wisdom。 【43题详解】 考查固定短语。句意：今天，长城不再是一个军事建筑，而是一个世界著名的旅游景点和联合国教科文组织世界遗产。not... but...“不是……而是……”，固定搭配，符合题意。故填but。 【44题详解】 考查冠词。句意：每年，数以百万计的国内外游客来到这里，走在它的石阶上，爬上它的瞭望塔，欣赏周围山脉和山谷的壮丽景色。此处特指长城周围的壮丽景色，所以空处需用定冠词the。故填the。 【45题详解】 考查介词。句意：它作为中国古代人民辛勤劳动和创造力的提醒，继续向世界讲述中国的故事。stand as“作为……屹立，是……的象征”，固定搭配，符合题意。故填as。 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 46. 你校英文报正在开展以Students’ Favourite Sports为题的讨论。请根据图表中的调查结果写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： 1. 描述调查结果； 2. 你喜爱的运动及理由。 (图中数字：乒乓球63%；篮球18%；游泳8%；足球11%) 注意：写作词数应为100左右； ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Students’ Favourite Sports Recently, we did a survey on high school students’ favourite sports. The results show that table tennis is the most popular, chosen by 63% of students. Basketball comes next, with 18% of students liking it. Football is preferred by 11%, while only 8% choose swimming. As for me, I love table tennis most. One reason is that it’s easy to play — we just need a table and a pair of paddles, which makes it convenient to practice during breaks. Also, playing table tennis helps me relax after long study hours, and it improves my hand-eye coordination. It’s truly a great sport that brings me both fun and health. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生根据图表中的调查结果，就“学生最喜爱的运动”这一主题写一篇短文投稿，内容需涵盖调查结果描述及个人喜爱的运动及理由。 详解】1.词汇积累 选择：choose → select 容易的：easy → straightforward 帮助：help → assist 真正的：truly → genuinely 2.句式拓展 同义句转换 原句：Playing table tennis helps me relax after long study hours, and it improves my hand-eye coordination. 拓展句：Not only does playing table tennis help me relax after long study hours, but it also improves my hand-eye coordination. 【点睛】【高分句型1】One reason is that it’s easy to play — we just need a table and a pair of paddles, which makes it convenient to practice during breaks.（运用了that引导的表语从句、which引导的非限制性定语从句） 【高分句型2】It’s truly a great sport that brings me both fun and health.（运用了that引导的限制性定语从句） 第二节 (满分25分) 47. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。 An A for Mrs. B I was sitting next to Missy in my ninth-grade world history class when Mrs. Bartlett announced a new project. In groups, we were to create a newspaper around the culture we were studying. On a piece of paper, we wrote the names of three friends we wanted in our group. After collecting all the requests, Mrs. B. informed us that she would take into consideration the names we chose and would let us know the results the next day. I had no doubt I would get the group of my choice. Only a few people behaved normally in the class, and Missy was one of them. I knew we had chosen each other. The next day, I anxiously waited for the class. After the bell rang, Missy and I stopped talking as Mrs. B called for our attention. She started to call out names. When she reached group three, Missy’s name was called. So, I’m in group three,I thought. The second, third and fourth members of the group were called. My name was not included. There had to be some mistake! Then I heard it. The last group: “Mauro, Juliette, Rachel, Karina.” I could feel the tears well in my eyes. How could I face being in that group—the boy who rarely spoke English, the one girl who was always covered by skirts that went down to her ankles, and the other girl who wore weird clothes. Oh, how badly I wanted to be with my friends. I fought back tears as I walked up to Mrs. B. She looked at me and knew what I was there for. I was determined to convince her I should be in the “good” group. “Why. . . ?” I started. She gently placed a hand on my shoulder. “I know what you want, Karina,” she said, “but your group needs you. I need you to help them get a passing grade on this assignment. Only you can help them.” I was stunned. I was confused. I was amazed. She had seen something in me I hadn’t seen. “Will you help them?” she asked. I stood straighter. “Yes,” I replied. I couldn’t believe it came out of my mouth, but it did. I had committed. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Para1: I bravely walked to where the others in my group sat. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Para2: In the end, Mrs. B gave us an A on that assignment. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Possible version 1: I bravely walked to where the others in my group sat. Encouraged by their big smiles, I sat down and led the project. According to personal interests and what they were good at, I assigned them with different columns of the newspaper. Halfway through it, I felt myself enjoying the company of these three people. Gradually, I learned that Mauro had few friends because he was struggling with the English language; Juliette wore long skirts or dresses every day because of her religion; Rachel had a burning desire to be a fashion designer so she had a whole barrel of unique ideas. Finally, with our cooperation, our assignment was successfully finished. In the end, Mrs. B gave us an A on that assignment. She announced to the whole class that the newspaper designed by our group was elaborately laid out and carefully edited, with rich cultural knowledge. Our joy and happiness were beyond description. After that semester ended, I always received a friendly hello from my group. Many years later, I didn’t recall anything about the newspaper, but I did feel fortunate to be given the opportunity to see in myself a potential that inspired my actions. It is Mrs B’s insight, vision and thoughtfulness that bring out the potential in four of her students. She is the one who truly deserves the grade A. Possible version 2: I bravely walked to where the others in my group sat. Resilient student as I was, I knew that in all my academic years, this seminar got to be the hardest nut to crack. Even so, I felt relieved when I saw them beaming with delight at me. The very natural and heart-warming smiles could hardly be ignored. Following a few greetings, we plunged right into the task at hand. Some were brainstorming a string of brilliant ideas while others were investigating cultures on the Internet in an energy-draining yet worthwhile manner. Teaming up with one another, everyone shared their passion and wisdom individually and collectively. In the end, Mrs B gave us an A on that assignment. It was thrilling to see our painstaking efforts finally paid off. We hugged tightly, sheer excitement radiating from our lightened cheeks. This cheerful episode lingered long after the project was completed, serving as a sweet reminder of my new friends. Additionally, the whole ordeal also set me reflecting on how conceited I had been to allow unreasonable grievances to dominate me in the first place. Thanks to Mrs. B, I’ve learned to appreciate others’ inner strengths as well as enlightening minds. As such, I believe grade A should ultimately belong to Mrs. B, a real mentor with a keen understanding of what education is meant for. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了在完成小组任务时，老师有意地把作者分到一个较差的小组去带领他们完成任务，作者一开始并不情愿，但为了不辜负老师的信任，最终带领小组很好地完成了任务。期间，作者也对这些自己原来持有偏见的同学有了更深的认识，并由衷地感谢老师的安排。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“我勇敢地走向我的组员的位置”可知，第一段可描写通过作者和其他成员的共同合作，最终完成了任务。 ②由第二段首句内容“最后，Mrs. B给我们的作业评了A。”可知，第二段可描写作者的喜悦及感悟。 2.续写线索：了解组员——消除疑惑——共同合作——完成任务——喜悦——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①鼓励：encourage/inspire/motivate ②完成：finish/accomplish/complete ③想起：recall/remember/recollect 情绪类 ①喜悦：joy/happiness/delight/enjoyment ②友好：friendly/cordial/amicable 【点睛】[高分句型1] Gradually, I learned that Mauro had few friends because he was struggling with the English language（运用了that引导的宾语从句及because引导的原因状语从句。） [高分句型2]It is Mrs B’s insight, vision and thoughtfulness that bring out the potential in four of her students.（运用了it is...that...强调句的句型。） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025~2026学年度第一学期12月学分认定考试 高二英语试题 第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分) 该部分分为第一、第二两节。注意，回答听力部分时，请先将答案划在试卷上，听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。 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个小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What is the main topic of the conversation? A. A reusable bag. B. A change in daily habits. C. A potential danger to animals. 2. When does the woman usually wake up? A. At 6: 00 a. m. B. At 7: 00 a. m. C. At 8: 00 a. m. 3. Where will the kite festival take place? A. By the sea. B. At the park. C. On the square. 4. What does the man ask the woman for advice on? A. How to do schoolwork. B. How to be organized. C. How to set goals. 5. In which country did the woman experience culture shock? A. Spain. B. Japan. C. America. 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What can mimic octopuses do? A. Act like humans. B. Change their looks. C. Live on land for a long time. 7. Why do mimic octopuses live in shallow sandy areas? A. To find food more easily. B. To hide from large animals. C. To protect themselves from natural disasters. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Schoolmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Developer and customer. 9. What feature does the platform have? A. It helps make study plans. B. It offers online exams. C. It has previous classes. 10. What subject does the platform support now? A. Biology. B. Chemistry. C. Information technology. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Where are the speakers probably? A. At home. B. In a supermarket. C. In a restaurant. 12. What is the main dish for the cookout? A. Hamburgers and hot dogs. B. Potato pancakes. C. Chocolate pizzas. 13. What will the man do next Saturday? A. Clean up his backyard. B. Buy barbecue tools. C. Prepare the seating. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What does the man say about the workshops? A. They’re in tourist spots. B. They’re open to the public. C. They’re lacking in leaders. 15. What do the workshops mix? A. Local and foreign elements. B. Unique and common elements. C. Ancient and modern elements. 16. What is the main goal of the project? A. To increase tourism. B. To teach modern art. C. To pass down the tradition. 17. How does the woman feel about the project? A. Worried. B. Interested. C. Doubtful. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. Who might the speaker be? A. The leader of the town. B. The president of the university. C. The designer of the community center. 19. Where will free Internet be available? A. At the gym. B. In the library. C. In the performance hall. 20. What do we know about the meeting hall? A. It opens at 6: 00 a. m. B. It needs a reservation. C. It only hosts community meetings. 第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节，满分50分) 第一节 (共15小题；每小题2. 5分，满分37. 5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A When it comes to finding the best airfare deals, advice can be confusing. Some travelers recommend booking well in advance, while others swear by last-minute deals. Additionally, opinions differ on which day of the week is best for booking flights and which days are cheapest to travel. Fortunately, Expedia’s 2025 Air Hacks Report provides clear answers to these questions. ●What is the cheapest day to book airline tickets? When you’re ready to purchase airfare for your next trip, set aside time on a Sunday to book. According to Expedia’s 2025 Air Hacks Report, booking on Sundays can save you up to 6% on domestic flights and up to 17% on international flights compared to bookings made on a Monday or Friday. This trend has held true for three years in a row. ●What are the cheapest days to fly? The day your flight departs is another important factor in determining the cost of your airfare. For the cheapest flights, aim to fly on a Thursday or Saturday. If you’re flying domestically, departing on a Saturday instead of a Sunday can save you up to 17%. For international travel, leaving on a Thursday rather than a Sunday can result in savings of up to 15%. ●How far in advance should you book airline tickets to save money? Many people assume that the earlier you book your flight, the cheaper your ticket will be. But that’s not the case. In fact, booking an international flight just 18 to 29 days before departure will save you up to 17% compared to booking three months in advance. The sweet spot for domestic flights is one to three months before your trip. Booking then can save you 25% compared with tickets booked at the last minute. 1. How can you save money concerning domestic flights? A. Booking 18 to 29 days in advance. B. Flying on Saturdays instead of Sundays. C. Choosing flights leaving on Sundays. D. Purchasing tickets on Mondays or Fridays. 2. What is a common misunderstanding about booking flights? A. Booking early guarantees low prices. B. Last-minute deals are best choices. C. Weekends are always more expensive. D. Airfare varies greatly from year to year. 3. What’s the text? A. A social media platform. B. A travel journal. C. A market research report. D. A customer review. B On stage, 21-year-old Jiang Zhounan brings stories to life, while off stage, she finds joy and excitement in her own passionate story with a speeding motorcycle. Born in 2003, Jiang displays the elegance of the stage and the freedom of the open road. Her life combines the grace of Yueju Opera, a traditional style from the Yangtze River Delta which features women playing male roles, with the thrill of biking. Her journey into the world of art started with an unexpected moment in her second year of middle school. During a singing practice, Jiang’s clear voice and heartfelt emotion caught her teacher’s attention. Recognizing her talent, the teacher gave her a brochure for the Zhejiang Vocational Academy of Art, setting her on the path to becoming a Yueju Opera performer. At the academy, Jiang found a teacher who offered both academic guidance and personal support, allowing her to fully engage herself in the art form. After graduating in 2022, she joined the Yueju Opera troupe (剧团) at the Nantong Art Theater. There, she specializes in laodan (senior female roles) and also performs zhengdan (young female roles) . Her strong singing and expressive acting soon made her a star in the troupe. However in her free time, Jiang takes up a different kind of performance. Shortly after starting her career, she encountered a group of female motorcyclists during a rural performance. Their confident and spirited behavior fascinated her, fueling a passion for the speed and freedom of motorcycling. In 2022, she purchased her own motorcycle, shifting from a graceful performer to a cool, dynamic rider. Jiang does not see her two passions as conflicting. She believes that everyone has multiple dimensions to their character, with the stage representing just one aspect of her life and motorcycling marking the shift from work to personal life. Both pursuits bring her joy and fulfillment, allowing her to express different sides of herself. 4. How did Jiang begin her journey into Yueju Opera? A. Her teacher denied her singing. B. Her teacher noticed her gift. C. She won a singing competition. D. She joined a rural performance group. 5. What is the major factor for Jiang’s success in the Yueju Opera troupe? A. Playing young male roles. B. Superb performance in singing and acting. C. Receiving personal financial support. D. Being good at playing elderly female roles. 6. Why did Jiang take up motorcycling? A. Inspired by confident riders. B. To escape work pressure. C. Encouraged by her teacher. D. To travel faster and seek freedom. 7. What message does Jiang’s story convey? A. Diverse passions lead to a fulfilling life. B. Grace and freedom are important in life. C. Expressing differently is key to growth. D. Work and personal life should be shifted. C It seems like every day there’s another study pointing to how this or that modern technology is destroying our ability to focus. But what if the problem is that we are expected to focus too much? By not giving our brains enough downtime, maybe we are actually making the problems worse. Ever since I was a little kid, I have felt guilty about daydreaming. While I was never directly discouraged from dreaming as a kid, as I’ve gotten older, the notes I’ve gotten from our culture certainly have told me I was wasting my time whenever my head was in the clouds. Yet, it never felt right to shut down that daydreaming. For one, it was too fun. How amazing is it that as humans, we get to go anywhere, do anything, be a different version of ourselves — all safely within our heads? But don’t just take my word for it: In the July, 2012 issue of Perspectives on Psychological Science, psychological scientist Mary Helen Immordino-Yang and her colleagues gathered a number of studies and explored them for details about the brain at rest, with some of the results summarized in Science Daily. “Findings suggest that individual differences in brain activity during rest are correlated with components of socio-emotional functioning, such as self-awareness and moral judgment, as well as different aspects of learning and memory.” So just like sleeping allows our brains to reorganize and finally work more efficiently, daydreaming may help our mental health, day-to-day. And brain “time-outs” may also help kids learn better. “We focus on the outside world in education and don’t look much at inside focused skills and attentions but inside focus impacts the way we build memories, make meaning and move that learning into new contexts,” says Immordino-Yang. For kids who have been taught some version of inner focus, the studies that Immordino-Yang looked at indicated that they are less likely to suffer from high levels of anxiety, perform better on tests, and do a better job of planning for the future. Next time you see a kid (or adult) staring off into space, remember that they might actually be getting important work done. 8. What does the underlined words “the problems” refer to in the first paragraph? A the problems with focus B. the problems with the brain health C. the problems with daydreaming D. the problems with modern technology 9. Which of the following does NOT belong to the benefits of daydreaming? A. Daydreaming makes life more fascinating. B. Daydreaming is good for kids’ mental health. C. Daydreaming enables adults to have more job opportunities. D. Daydreaming helps children improve academic performance. 10. What can we infer from the passage? A. Mary’s conclusion was based on other researchers’ studies. B. The more people sleep, the more efficiently they will work. C. The students taught inner focus will not suffer from anxiety. D. Focusing on the outside world helps us build good memories. 11. What’s the author’s attitude towards daydreaming as an adult? A. negative B. critical C. uncertain D. favorable D Perhaps you know them as “taters”, “spuds”, or “Kennebees”, or as “chips”, “Idahoes”, or even “shoestrings”. No matter, a potato by any other name is still a potato — the world’s most widely grown vegetable. While some people don’t love potatoes because of their calories which may lead to weight-gaining, others may love it like honey. As a matter of fact, if you are an average potato eater, you will put away at least 100 pounds of them each year. That’s only a tiny amount grown every year, however. Worldwide, the annual potato harvest is over 6 billion bags. Each bag contains 100 pounds of potatoes, some of them as large as four pounds each. In the United States, farmers fill about 400 million bags a year. That may seem like a lot of “taters”, but it leaves the United States a distant third among world potato growers. Polish farmers dig up just over 800 million bags a year, while the Russians lead the world with nearly 1.5 billion bags. People eat potatoes in many ways — baked, mashed, and roasted, to name just three. However, in the United States most potatoes are devoured in the form of French fries. One fast-food chain alone sells more than $1 billion worth of fries each year. No wonder, then, that the company pays particular attention to the way its fries are prepared. Before any fry makes it to the people who eat at these popular restaurants, it must pass many separate tests. Fail any one of these tests and the potato is rejected. For example, only Russet Burbank potatoes are used. These Idaho potatoes have less water content than other kinds, which can have as much as 80 percent water. Once cut into “shoestrings” shapes, the potatoes are partly fried in a secret blend of oils, sprayed with liquid sugar to brown them, steam dried at high heat, then flash frozen for shipment to individual restaurants. So, now that you realize the enormous size and value of the potato crop, you can understand why most people agree that this part of the food industry is no “small potatoes”. 12. What can we learn from the passage about potato? A All people don’t like potatoes. B. Taters aren’t a category of potato. C. Potato lovers eat 100 pounds of potato daily. D. Polish farmers harvest the most potatoes in the world. 13. Why does the company attach great importance to the way its fries are prepared? A. The fast food chain can only sell this kind of fries. B. American people have a special preference for French fries. C. Improper way of cooking may do harm to people’s health. D. Good preparation of the fries may attract more consumers. 14. How does paragraph 4 mainly develop? A. By listing figures. B. By providing examples. C. By making comparison. D. By following the order of space. 15. What’s the main idea of the passage? A. Potatoes have experienced many changes. B. Potatoes are the most significant vegetable. C. Potatoes are small, but the industry is large. D. Potatoes have been made into different food. 第二节 (共5小题；每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。 Blind boxes, or mystery boxes, are sealed packages containing surprise items. Buyers don’t know exactly what they’re purchasing until they open the box. ___16___ It transforms the way collectibles are marketed and purchased. Today, brands like Pop Mart have perfected the formula, offering themed blind boxes that cater to different tastes. The blind box phenomenon isn’t limited to collectibles. ___17___ Businesses across sectors can incorporate this trend to increase customer engagement, attract a wider audience, and enhance the shopping experience. Here are a few ideas for how different types of businesses can incorporate blind box concepts. Create mystery product boxes Introduce a line of mystery boxes for your products. For example, a beauty brand could create blind boxes with a mix of skincare or makeup products. ___18___ Each box could include items of varying values, creating an element of surprise for customers. ___19___ Create exclusive (独有的) blind box series that feature one-of-a-kind items or unique packaging, which can increase demand and bring in regular customers. Offering these boxes on a seasonal or limited-time basis also adds an element of urgency, motivating customers to act quickly. Incorporate blind boxes in loyalty programs. For businesses with loyalty programs, offering blind boxes as part of a rewards program can drive engagement. ___20___ This would give them a unique stimulation to continue buying and interacting with your brand. Adopting the blind box model can help businesses tap into the excitement and mystery that drives this trend, while also providing a fun and memorable experience for customers. By adding elements of exclusivity and variety, brands can boost sales and customer loyalty, turning each purchase into an engaging experience. A. Consider rarity an artistic focus. B. Launch limited-edition blind boxes. C. This trend started in Japan and quickly spread worldwide. D. And a fashion shop might offer mystery gift packs. E. Regular customers could exchange points for mystery boxes. F. There are countless social media groups discussing the blind boxes. G. It has also become a business model for industries ranging from fashion to beauty. 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。 In 1996 I was in India, teaching business skills to street kids in Mumbai. Our adviser was Ela Bhatt. I went to visit her in Ahmedabad. During our conversation, Ela ____21____ how her organization, the Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) , provided small loans to women to start and run small businesses. She suggested I go downstairs and participate in their program. I had ____22____ going downstairs as they were lined with dozens of women in brightly colored saris (莎丽服) sitting on the steps waiting patiently to either get their ____23____ or repay their loan. I sat with the coordinator (协调者) and tried to look ____24____. I was the only white person and one of about five men in the place. We ____25____ the loans in small amounts ranging from $50 to $100. The women ____26____ me gratefully, thinking that because I was white I was the ____27____ of the money. They were using the money to buy fruit to sell or make clothes to sell or make money some other way to ____28____ their children. The importance of this money was ____29____. Ela was a ____30____ woman, perhaps 4 feet and 9 inches, but I felt small beside her. Her contribution was ____31____. She provided the means to ____32____ for over two million poor Indian women, and she fought for the rights of millions more. I came away from this ____33____ on a real high and feeling great to have met this ____34____ woman. I am not ____35____ that she walked in the company of other great humanitarians such as Jimmy Carter and Nelson Mandela. 21. A. boasted B. broadcast C. witnessed D. described 22. A. priority B. potential C. difficulty D. identity 23. A. money B. fists C. dignity D. job 24. A. necessary B. official C. critical D. demanding 25. A. brightened up B. related to C. gave out D. complained about 26. A. denied B. questioned C. affected D. thanked 27. A. victims B. source C. borrower D. creator 28. A. purchase B. release C. feed D. urge 29. A. old-fashioned B. eye-opening C. annoying D. unreasonable 30. A. beautiful B. single C. tiny D. smart 31. A. consistent B. conventional C. illegal D. enormous 32. A. pressure B. power C. employment D. truth 33. A. accident B. experience C. opportunity D. responsibility 34. A. wonderful B. simple C. odd D. poor 35. A. sure B. embarrassed C. convinced D. surprised 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1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Great Wall, one of the most famous ____36____ (landmark) in the world, stretches across the northern part of China like a huge dragon. With a total ____37____ (long) of over 21,000 kilometers, it is the longest man-made structure ever built. ____38____ (it) construction began as early as the 7th century BCE, during the Spring and Autumn Period, and continued through different dynasties — most notably the Qin Dynasty, ____39____ sections were connected to form a unified defense system, and the Ming Dynasty. Originally, the Great Wall ____40____ (build) for military defense: it protected ancient Chinese empires from attacks by nomadic groups from the north. Along the wall, there are watchtowers ____41____ (employ) to spot enemies and send signals, battlements, and fortresses used to station troops and store supplies. These features show the great ____42____ (wise) of ancient Chinese engineers and soldiers. Today, the Great Wall is no longer a military structure ____43____ a world-famous tourist attraction and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Every year, millions of visitors from home and abroad come to walk on its stone steps, climb its watchtowers, and enjoy ____44____ breathtaking views of mountains and valleys around it. Sections like Badaling and Mutianyu are especially popular. More than just a wall, the Great Wall is a symbol of Chinese history, culture, and national spirit. It stands ____45____ a reminder of the hard work and creativity of ancient Chinese people, and continues to tell the story of China to the world. 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 46. 你校英文报正在开展以Students’ Favourite Sports为题的讨论。请根据图表中的调查结果写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： 1 描述调查结果； 2. 你喜爱的运动及理由。 (图中数字：乒乓球63%；篮球18%；游泳8%；足球11%) 注意：写作词数应为100左右； ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 (满分25分) 47. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。 An A for Mrs. B I was sitting next to Missy in my ninth-grade world history class when Mrs. Bartlett announced a new project. In groups, we were to create a newspaper around the culture we were studying. On a piece of paper, we wrote the names of three friends we wanted in our group. After collecting all the requests, Mrs. B. informed us that she would take into consideration the names we chose and would let us know the results the next day. I had no doubt I would get the group of my choice. Only a few people behaved normally in the class, and Missy was one of them. I knew we had chosen each other. The next day, I anxiously waited for the class. After the bell rang, Missy and I stopped talking as Mrs. B called for our attention. She started to call out names. When she reached group three, Missy’s name was called. So, I’m in group three,I thought. The second, third and fourth members of the group were called. My name was not included. There had to be some mistake! Then I heard it. The last group: “Mauro, Juliette, Rachel, Karina.” I could feel the tears well in my eyes. How could I face being in that group—the boy who rarely spoke English, the one girl who was always covered by skirts that went down to her ankles, and the other girl who wore weird clothes. Oh, how badly I wanted to be with my friends. I fought back tears as I walked up to Mrs. B. She looked at me and knew what I was there for. I was determined to convince her I should be in the “good” group. “Why. . . ?” I started. She gently placed a hand on my shoulder. “I know what you want, Karina,” she said, “but your group needs you. I need you to help them get a passing grade on this assignment. Only you can help them.” I was stunned. I was confused. I was amazed. She had seen something in me I hadn’t seen. “Will you help them?” she asked. I stood straighter. “Yes,” I replied. I couldn’t believe it came out of my mouth, but it did. I had committed. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Para1: I bravely walked to where the others in my group sat. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Para2: In the end, Mrs. B gave us an A on that assignment. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $