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高二英语 考生注意： 1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。 2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有2分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 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小题。每段对话读两遍。 例： How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是C。 1. What is the man doing? A. Picking up a birthday cake B. Ordering a coffee. C. Preparing candle decorations. 2. Where are the speakers probably? A. At home. B. In a park. C. In a restaurant. 3. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Father and daughter. B. Librarian and student. C. Shop owner and customer. 4. What kind of movie does John want to watch today? A. An action movie. B. A comedy. C. A horror movie. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. A show. B. A dish. C. A host. 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. When will Peter take a math test? A. Tomorrow morning. B. This Friday. C. Next Tuesday. 7. What will Peter do next? A. Do math homework. B. Watch a football game. C. Prepare a report. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What was Mary doing these days? A. Writing a book. B. Searching for a job. C. Selling a house. 9 What is the advantage of the new house? A. The lower rent. B. The convenient location. C. The larger space. 10. What does Mary plan to do next? A. Go to a grocery store. B. Attend the man’s party. C. Clean her new house. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Why was Jean absent yesterday? A. She met the manager. B. Her daughter was sick. C. She visited her parents. 12. Where is Jean’s husband now? A. In Beijing. B. At home. C. In the hospital. 13. Who will deal with the data? A. Helen. B. Jean. C. Andy. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. How did Maggie feel when seeing Emily off? A. Very excited. B. Quite worried. C. Rather awkward. 15. How often does Emily usually return home? A. Once a week. B. Once a month. C. Twice a month. 16. What does Emily enjoy at school? A. Acting in dramas. B. Doing sports with friends. C. Telling interesting stories. 17. What do the teachers think of Emily? A. She likes to help others. B. She gets good grades. C. She follows rules strictly. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. How many languages did the students speak? A.22. B.20. C.14. 19. Why did students feel lonely at first? A. They had trouble with studies. B. They couldn’t communicate well. C. They missed their old friends. 20. What happened to the students at last? A. They returned to their hometowns. B. They failed to learn English. C. They adapted well. 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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Join the “City of Stories” Summer Reading Challenge 2026! Calling all young readers in Birmingham! Are you looking for an exciting adventure this summer? The Birmingham City Council is excited to start the 2026 “City of Stories” Summer Reading Challenge, in partnership with local libraries. This free program is designed to keep children and teenagers aged 4 —16 involved in reading. How does the Challenge work? The concept is simple and fun! Starting from July 15th, participants (参与者) can sign up at any local library branch or through our website. Once registered (注册), each reader will receive a special collector’s poster. For every book they read, they can collect a sticker to add to their poster. The goal is to read at least six books over the summer to complete the challenge and get a certificate (证书) and a medal! Why take part? This year’s theme, “City of Stories”, encourages readers to explore tales from different cultures and famous authors. It’s not just about the number; it’s about discovering new worlds and ideas. Studies show that participating in summer reading activities helps prevent the “summer slide” during the long holiday. It improves literacy and confidence, and most importantly, develops a lifelong love for reading. What’s new this year? We have introduced a “Young Reviewer” plan. Participants aged 13 — 16 are invited to send short reviews of the books they read. The best reviews will be featured on our official blog and win bookstore vouchers(礼券)worth £50! Parents can sign up their children by visiting www.birmingham.gov.uk/summerreading.For more information, please contact your local library or email us at libraries@birmingham.gov.uk. Don’t miss out on this fantastic journey through the world of books. Sign up this summer and become a part of our “City of Stories”! 1. What is the primary role of the local libraries in this reading challenge? A. To design the collector’s posters. B. To provide the prizes for the winners. C. To serve as a spot for registration. D. To select books for participants to read. 2. What should a participant do to get a medal? A. Sign up online before July 15th. B. Finish reading six or more books. C. Collect at least four stickers. D. Pay a visit to a library branch. 3. What’s special about this year’s challenge? A. The age range is larger. B. Parents are invited to participate. C. The focus is on the city’s development. D. Certain participants are encouraged to write comments. B I’ve always battled with phone use. I hate how much my sense of being alive in the world is affected by my screen time. So, a few years ago, I decided to do a sketch (速写) every day. I had always wanted to draw, but I was awkward about starting out. Then I bought some notebooks: a small one for my jacket pocket, and larger ones for my bedside and for the kitchen table. After realizing that no one would ever notice my drawings, I decided I didn’t need to care about what anyone thought. One day I grabbed one of the notebooks and a pencil and went out in the wild. I spent 10 minutes hastily drawing some cows and wild horses. Standing on the grassland, pencil in hand, I felt I was like a stupid, but I had started. It was a happy moment. I had never drawn a horse before but, to my excitement, one quick, simple sketch seemed not bad for a beginner. Next, I drew our cat snoozing, and then our dog. Beside each sketch, I wrote the date and little notes. Having the pencils and sketchbooks within easy reach meant these small moments built up. Within weeks, what might otherwise have been buried (隐藏) in photos on my mobile phone became a heartfelt reflection of my life unfolding on pages. Most of my sketches aren’t great, but the quickest ones sometimes have nice results. The reason is that drawing at speed takes away my self-doubt. One unexpected benefit of doing a sketch a day is that I spend less time doomscrolling on my phone. Like most women, I am anxious about the state of the world, but drawing slows things down, making me pay attention to the moment. I lose myself in the act of drawing, and I’m using my hands, which is relaxing in itself. Drawing also makes me happier and more patient. Art is known for being emotionally uplifting and life-changing, and I’ve definitely felt the benefits. 4. Why was the author unwilling to start drawing? A. She couldn’t control her screen time. B. She had no idea what to sketch. C. She cared too much about others’ opinions. D. She showed little interest in drawing. 5. What does the underlined word “hastily” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Carefully. B. Worriedly. C. Skilfully. D. Hurriedly. 6. What can we infer from the author’s sketches? A. They serve as a record of daily life. B. They create moving moments with ease. C. They are of high quality for a fresh hand. D. They are saved in phone photo collections. 7. How has drawing changed the author? A. It familiarizes her with more people. B. It stops her using the phone. C. It makes her settle down. D. It gets her more professional recognition. C It is a contradiction. Urbanization (城市化) is one of the main causes of the destruction of biodiversity, and yet, cities today become a new home for wild species whose natural habitats have been destroyed. Cities are growing steadily at the cost of natural areas, forests and farmland. Soil and water pollution and the destruction of natural habitats are all factors that influence, or even destroy, ecosystems and the species they protect. Yet nature does not always give in. The reduced presence of pesticides(杀虫剂), the absence of hunting, the diversity of habitats, and the availability of water and food favor the establishment of animals and plants in search of new spaces. But only species with the genetic nature to adapt have a chance. Crepis sancta, a plant that grows in Mediterranean cities, has made major efforts to adapt to a foreign environment. In a few generations, this plant has started to reproduce differently. It now makes heavy seeds first, and these seeds can grow on concrete(混凝土). In the animal world, the most watchful coal tits are the ones that settle in cities. These birds lay their eggs earlier, have smaller chicks and sing louder to be heard above the noise. For urban biodiversity to develop, urban planning must change. Ecologists see two models: land sparing and land sharing. The first method involves making a firm line. This line keeps crowded living areas and large natural spaces separate. Land sharing, on the other hand, involves nature within the urban environment by introducing a succession of grassy passages, small gardens and neighborhood green spaces. “But in reality, it all depends on urban pressure, ” said Kevin Gaston, a researcher at the University of Exeter. “Where demand is high, the city must be crowded and have a barrier(分界线) separating it from nature. Where there is less pressure, sharing can be more favorable.” Urban biodiversity provides significant services to city residents, reducing the urban heat island effect and improving well-being. However, it still has many unanswered questions about the ability of species to adapt; it should not overshadow a major challenge of protecting the biodiversity of natural environments. 8. What can we know about cities and biodiversity? A. Urbanization should give way to biodiversity. B. Biodiversity is declining faster in urban areas. C. Urban communities help improve wild species’ natural habitats. D. Cities have both destructive and protective effects on biodiversity. 9. What do the examples of Crepis sancta and coal tits stress? A. The impact of climate change on wildlife. B. The living habits of city species. C. The competition between species in cities. D. The evolutionary adaptation to urban life. 10. What do Kevin Gaston’ words imply? A. Urban planning models should depend on urban pressure. B. Urban biodiversity causes inconvenience to people’s lives. C. A barrier is essential to protecting urban biodiversity. D. Land sparing is more effective than land sharing. 11. What can be the best title for the text? A. Cities Taking up Habitats of Wildlife B. City Expansion Benefiting Wild Species C. Wildlife Booming in the Concrete Jungle D. Biodiversity Increasing in Natural Habitats D Pomelo(a kind of fruit) has a thick peel that is typically thrown away, contributing to significant food waste. In a recent study, researchers at the University of Illinois looked into methods to repurpose it to develop a device capable of powering small electronic products. The pomelo peel has a thin outer layer and a thick, soft inner layer. “Some people have used pomelo peels to extract mixtures for essential oils,” the researchers said, “but we wanted to take advantage of the structure of the peel so as to upcycle it into higher-value products.” They cut it into smaller pieces and freeze-dried it to maintain its unique three-dimensional porous (多孔的) architecture. By examining its chemical composition and mechanical properties, the research team engineered a device that transforms mechanical energy into electricity. The device is contact electrified, which may sound complex, but is actually simple. When we touch a sweater, especially in the winter, sometimes we feel a shock. The basic mechanism is contact electrification, or rubbing-electrification (摩擦起电). When two materials are rubbed against each other, electricity can form due to the transfer of charges between them. The researchers used the pomelo peel and a plastic film as two rubbing-electric layers that are brought into contact when external force is present. They attached an electrode to each of these layers to judge how well the resulting device could turn external mechanical energy into electricity. By simply tapping the pomelo-peel-based rubbing-electric device with a finger, they could light up about 20 LEDs. They also showed that a sports watch can be powered only by these mechanical forces, without the need of external electricity. This work has strong potential to transform otherwise wasted energy into useful electricity; it could contribute significantly to long-term sustainability. Yi-Cheng Wang, a professor of College of Illinois, said, “We also found that, thanks to the pomelo peel’s naturally porous structure, rubbing-electric devices based on it can be highly sensitive to force and force frequency. Therefore, we got the idea of developing sensing devices that can be attached to the human body for biomechanical monitoring.” 12. What made the researchers develop the rubbing-electric device? A. The goal to produce more oils. B. The desire to cut down food waste. C. The need to test a freeze-drying technology. D. The lack of effective power-generating tools. 13. What does paragraph 3 focus on about the device? A. Its developing process. B. Its functional advantages. C Its working principle. D. Its experimenting conditions. 14. Why are LEDs and the sports watch mentioned in paragraph 4? A To prove the device’s effectiveness. B. To stress their energy efficiency. C. To show the device’s user-friendliness. D. To measure their electricity consumption. 15. What can we know from Professor Wang’s words? A. The devices need further tests. B. The devices inspired wider applications. C. Pomelo peel may fail to respond to force. D. Making sensing devices is their original goal. 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Have you ever felt the excitement when waiting eagerly for something to happen? That’s anticipation (期待). It can make you feel nervous and excited. You might feel it in the build-up to a big event like a birthday, or waiting for a film to start. Our lives are full of small moments of anticipation. ___16___ But you should: anticipation can be one of the best feelings you experience. Anticipation is an emotion involved in awaiting an expected future event. ___17___ Negative anticipation is experienced as anxiety, a feeling of unease, worry or fear about a future event. Positive anticipation is the excitement of looking forward to something. ___18___ You might feel nervous but joyful inside, or even feel your heart beat fast when thinking about a future event and its potential result. Anticipatory thinking is another aspect of anticipation. This is the act of anticipating how a future event might play out, which in turn helps us to prepare for it. By taking time to anticipate results, you can take advantage of the power of anticipation to your benefit. ___19___ ___20___ We draw on what we know and have learned to anticipate the most likely results of events. It comes as no surprise to say that anticipation is important to human survival. It enables us to anticipate danger and threat, and make preparations to avoid or prevent these threats. A It can be a double-sided concept. B. You probably don’t notice your emotional response. C. We might as well avoid anticipating results beforehand. D. Our past experiences can also help us to anticipate the future. E. It helps you feel more in control and calm about a future event. F. This positive feeling can show up in our minds as well as bodies. G. Even a small amount of anticipation can seriously affect our health. 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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 When I came home from work one evening, I found my youngest son, Tim, kicking and screaming on the living room floor. He was to start kindergarten the next day and was ____21____ that he would not go. My normal ____22____ would have been to tell him he’d better make up his mind to go and that he had no other choices. But that night, ____23____ that it would not really help Tim start kindergarten in the best state of ____24____, I sat down and thought, “If I were Tim, why would I be ____25____ about going to kindergarten?” My wife and I made a ____26____ of the things Tim would like to do, such as finger painting, singing songs, making new friends; they would all bring ____27____ to Tim. Then we ____28____. The whole family started finger-painting on the kitchen table, all having fun. Soon Tim was ____29____ watching around the corner. Next, he appeared and asked to ____30____.“Oh, no! You have to go to kindergarten to learn how to finger-paint first.” With ____31____, I went through the things and talked in terms he could ____32____ — telling him all the excitement he would have in kindergarten. The next morning, I found Tim sitting sound asleep in the living room chair. “What are you doing here?” I asked. “I’m ____33____ to go to kindergarten. I don’t want to be late.” The enthusiasm of our entire family had aroused (激起) in Tim a ____34____, which no amount of discussion or threat (威胁) could have possibly ____35____. 21. A. regretting B. admitting C. pretending D. protesting 22. A. reaction B. challenge C. goal D. calling 23. A. agreeing B. recognizing C. promising D. explaining 24 A. effort B. shock C. character D. mind 25. A. confused B. particular C. upset D. curious 26. A. part B. list C. description D. comparison 27. A. fun B. wisdom C. luck D. pressure 28. A. gave in B. turned around C. showed up D. took action 29. A. secretly B. freely C. awkwardly D. bravely 30. A. leave B. help C. join D. check 31. A. surprise B. fear C. enthusiasm D. hesitation 32. A. advocate B. notice C. grasp D. encounter 33. A. proud B. nervous C. thankful D. ready 34. A. success B. want C. standard D. rule 35. A. achieved B. reflected C. measured D. avoided 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，并将答案填写在答题卡上。 The National Ballet of China staged its original production “A Dream of Red Mansions” at the Thailand Cultural Center in Bangkok, ____36____ (mark) the ballet’s overseas debut (首次登台). The ballet was adapted from A Dream of Red Mansions, ____37____ (considerone of the four great classic novels of Chinese literature. Dancing in the clothing of Chinese classical operas, more than 80 performers ____38____ (translate) the classic Chinese novel into a visual feast (盛宴). The stage design was ____39____ (extreme) creative. In the center of the stage was a rotating backdrop, with one side being a red-and-gold board standing for wealth and the other side pure white, representing emptiness. ____40____ (interpret) classical Chinese literature with ballet successfully, Zhu Yan, director of the National Ballet of China, insisted that each character be rooted in traditional Chinese culture. The performance ended in ____41____ (heart) cheers. For Chunhakarn, a graduate student at Chulalongkorn University, the performance stood out ____42____ its strong narrative (叙述). “The English and Thai subtitles (字幕), ____43____ enabled the audiences to follow the performance easily, were well-praised,” she said. ____44____ is difficult to successfully tell a Chinese story in a Western art style. The performance serves as ____45____ cultural bridge promoting exchanges between China and the overseas world. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，你校上周举行了主题为Whether Social Media Destroys Creativity的辩论赛。请给校英文报写篇报道，内容包括： 1.相关情况； 2.活动反响。 注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 A Debate on Social Media and Creativity ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Small troubles often show what a person is really like, and a common dinner turned out to be an honesty test that I will never forget. After a long, tiring week, I decided to reward myself with a good meal at a well-liked restaurant. The moment I walked in, the scent (香味) of freshly cooked food greeted me. The place had a calm, welcoming vibe — its walls were covered with encouraging quotes, and there were comfortable couches (沙发) to settle into. As I looked over the wide range of dishes on the menu, I felt all my stress gone. There were so many tasty choices that I struggled to pick. After thinking it over, I finally ordered my food. Watching the waiters carry plates of food and breathing in the delicious scent only increased my hunger. The room was filled with the chatter of people and the clinking of cups and plates. As the food arrived, diners busied themselves enjoying the steaming, mouth-watering dishes. Soon my dish arrived and I was excited to dive in. With the first bite, a joyous feeling spread across my tongue. From that moment until the very end, every single bite was enjoyable. I must admit I felt a little sad when my plate was empty, but I was relaxed and satisfied — the tiredness of the week had completely disappeared. However, as I reached for my wallet, a sense of nervousness washed over me. I checked all my pockets and searched through my bag. A sinking feeling grew as I realized my wallet was nowhere to be found. My heartbeat echoed (回响) in my chest. The air felt heavy and my hands grew sweaty. People began to notice, and some even whispered about me. I wished I could disappear into the thin air. Crazy thoughts raced through my mind. At first, I considered sneaking out quietly, or even lying and saying the food was terrible so I wouldn’t have to pay. But deep down I knew that wasn’t the right thing to do. Then I saw the manager, whose polite smile never left his face. 注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 With a heavy heart, I approached the manager. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The next day, I went to the restaurant again. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 高二英语 考生注意： 1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。 2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有2分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 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小题。每段对话读两遍。 例： How much is the shirt? A £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是C。 1. What is the man doing? A. Picking up a birthday cake B. Ordering a coffee. C. Preparing candle decorations. 2. Where are the speakers probably? A. At home. B. In a park. C. In a restaurant. 3. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Father and daughter. B. Librarian and student. C. Shop owner and customer. 4. What kind of movie does John want to watch today? A. An action movie. B. A comedy. C. A horror movie. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. A show. B. A dish. C. A host. 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. When will Peter take a math test? A. Tomorrow morning. B. This Friday. C. Next Tuesday. 7. What will Peter do next? A. Do math homework. B. Watch a football game. C. Prepare a report. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What was Mary doing these days? A. Writing a book. B. Searching for a job. C. Selling a house. 9. What is the advantage of the new house? A. The lower rent. B. The convenient location. C. The larger space. 10. What does Mary plan to do next? A. Go to a grocery store. B. Attend the man’s party. C. Clean her new house. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Why was Jean absent yesterday? A. She met the manager. B. Her daughter was sick. C. She visited her parents. 12. Where is Jean’s husband now? A. In Beijing. B. At home. C. In the hospital. 13. Who will deal with the data? A. Helen. B. Jean. C. Andy. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. How did Maggie feel when seeing Emily off? A. Very excited. B. Quite worried. C. Rather awkward. 15. How often does Emily usually return home? A. Once a week. B. Once a month. C. Twice a month. 16. What does Emily enjoy at school? A. Acting in dramas. B. Doing sports with friends. C. Telling interesting stories. 17. What do the teachers think of Emily? A. She likes to help others. B. She gets good grades. C. She follows rules strictly. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. How many languages did the students speak? A.22. B.20. C.14. 19. Why did students feel lonely at first? A. They had trouble with studies. B. They couldn’t communicate well. C. They missed their old friends. 20. What happened to the students at last? A. They returned to their hometowns. B. They failed to learn English. C. They adapted well. 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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Join the “City of Stories” Summer Reading Challenge 2026! Calling all young readers in Birmingham! Are you looking for an exciting adventure this summer? The Birmingham City Council is excited to start the 2026 “City of Stories” Summer Reading Challenge, in partnership with local libraries. This free program is designed to keep children and teenagers aged 4 —16 involved in reading. How does the Challenge work? The concept is simple and fun! Starting from July 15th, participants (参与者) can sign up at any local library branch or through our website. Once registered (注册), each reader will receive a special collector’s poster. For every book they read, they can collect a sticker to add to their poster. The goal is to read at least six books over the summer to complete the challenge and get a certificate (证书) and a medal! Why take part? This year’s theme, “City of Stories”, encourages readers to explore tales from different cultures and famous authors. It’s not just about the number; it’s about discovering new worlds and ideas. Studies show that participating in summer reading activities helps prevent the “summer slide” during the long holiday. It improves literacy and confidence, and most importantly, develops a lifelong love for reading. What’s new this year? We have introduced a “Young Reviewer” plan. Participants aged 13 — 16 are invited to send short reviews of the books they read. The best reviews will be featured on our official blog and win bookstore vouchers(礼券)worth £50! Parents can sign up their children by visiting www.birmingham.gov.uk/summerreading.For more information, please contact your local library or email us at libraries@birmingham.gov.uk. Don’t miss out on this fantastic journey through the world of books. Sign up this summer and become a part of our “City of Stories”! 1. What is the primary role of the local libraries in this reading challenge? A. To design the collector’s posters. B. To provide the prizes for the winners. C. To serve as a spot for registration. D. To select books for participants to read. 2. What should a participant do to get a medal? A. Sign up online before July 15th. B. Finish reading six or more books. C. Collect at least four stickers. D. Pay a visit to a library branch. 3. What’s special about this year’s challenge? A. The age range is larger. B. Parents are invited to participate. C. The focus is on the city’s development. D. Certain participants are encouraged to write comments. 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一项面向青少年的暑期阅读活动，详细说明了活动目的、参与方式、活动奖励以及报名方式等相关信息。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“The Birmingham City Council is excited to start the 2026 “City of Stories” Summer Reading Challenge, in partnership with local libraries.(伯明翰市议会非常高兴能与当地图书馆合作，启动2026年“故事之城”夏季阅读挑战活动)”以及第二段“Starting from July 15th, participants can sign up at any local library branch or through our website.(从7月15日起，参与者可以在任何当地的图书馆分馆或通过我们的网站进行报名)”可知，图书馆是此次暑期阅读活动登记的场所。故选C。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“The goal is to read at least six books over the summer to complete the challenge and get a certificate (证书) and a medal!(目标是在这个暑假里至少阅读六本书，以完成这项挑战并获得证书和奖章！)”可知，暑假期间读完至少六本书是获得奖牌的前提条件。故选B。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据What’s new this year?部分“We have introduced a “Young Reviewer” plan. Participants aged 13 — 16 are invited to send short reviews of the books they read.(我们推出了“青年评论家”计划。年龄在13至16岁之间的参与者可以提交他们所读书籍的简短评论)”可知，13到16岁的参与者被鼓励写一些评论。故选D。 B I’ve always battled with phone use. I hate how much my sense of being alive in the world is affected by my screen time. So, a few years ago, I decided to do a sketch (速写) every day. I had always wanted to draw, but I was awkward about starting out. Then I bought some notebooks: a small one for my jacket pocket, and larger ones for my bedside and for the kitchen table. After realizing that no one would ever notice my drawings, I decided I didn’t need to care about what anyone thought. One day I grabbed one of the notebooks and a pencil and went out in the wild. I spent 10 minutes hastily drawing some cows and wild horses. Standing on the grassland, pencil in hand, I felt I was like a stupid, but I had started. It was a happy moment. I had never drawn a horse before but, to my excitement, one quick, simple sketch seemed not bad for a beginner. Next, I drew our cat snoozing, and then our dog. Beside each sketch, I wrote the date and little notes. Having the pencils and sketchbooks within easy reach meant these small moments built up. Within weeks, what might otherwise have been buried (隐藏) in photos on my mobile phone became a heartfelt reflection of my life unfolding on pages. Most of my sketches aren’t great, but the quickest ones sometimes have nice results. The reason is that drawing at speed takes away my self-doubt. One unexpected benefit of doing a sketch a day is that I spend less time doomscrolling on my phone. Like most women, I am anxious about the state of the world, but drawing slows things down, making me pay attention to the moment. I lose myself in the act of drawing, and I’m using my hands, which is relaxing in itself. Drawing also makes me happier and more patient. Art is known for being emotionally uplifting and life-changing, and I’ve definitely felt the benefits. 4. Why was the author unwilling to start drawing? A. She couldn’t control her screen time. B. She had no idea what to sketch. C. She cared too much about others’ opinions. D. She showed little interest in drawing. 5. What does the underlined word “hastily” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Carefully. B. Worriedly. C. Skilfully. D. Hurriedly. 6. What can we infer from the author’s sketches? A. They serve as a record of daily life. B. They create moving moments with ease. C. They are of high quality for a fresh hand. D. They are saved in phone photo collections. 7. How has drawing changed the author? A. It familiarizes her with more people. B. It stops her using the phone. C. It makes her settle down. D. It gets her more professional recognition. 【答案】4. C 5. D 6. A 7. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。主要讲述作者为减少手机使用而开始每日速写，从在意他人看法到享受过程，速写不仅记录生活还让自己变得更平和有耐心。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“I had always wanted to draw, but I was awkward about starting out. Then I bought some notebooks: a small one for my jacket pocket, and larger ones for my bedside and for the kitchen table. After realizing that no one would ever notice my drawings, I decided I didn’t need to care about what anyone thought.(我一直很想画画，但一开始总是很别扭。后来我买了几本笔记本：一本小的放夹克口袋，几本大的放床头和餐桌。意识到没人会注意到我的画后，我才决定不必在意别人的看法)” 可知，作者刚开始对画画感到尴尬，在意识到无人会注意自己的画之后，作者才决定不再在意他人对她的画的看法，由此可推知，作者不愿开始画画的原因是她太在意别人的看法。故选C项。 【5题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段中的“One day I grabbed one of the notebooks and a pencil and went out in the wild. I spent 10 minutes hastily drawing some cows and wild horses. Standing on the grassland, pencil in hand, I felt I was like a stupid, but I had started. It was a happy moment.(有一天我抓起一本笔记本和一支铅笔就去了野外。我花了十分钟匆匆画了几头牛和野马。站在草原上，手里拿着铅笔，我觉得自己有点愚蠢，但我已经开始了。那是一个快乐的时刻)”可知，作者只花十分钟完成画作，且是初学阶段，因此“hastily”的意思是“匆忙地”，与“hurriedly”同义。故选D项。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Next, I drew our cat snoozing, and then our dog. Beside each sketch, I wrote the date and little notes. Having the pencils and sketchbooks within easy reach meant these small moments built up. Within weeks, what might otherwise have been buried (隐藏) in photos on my mobile phone became a heartfelt reflection of my life unfolding on pages. (接下来，我画了打盹的猫，又画了家里的狗。每幅速写旁我都标注了日期和简短的笔记。铅笔和速写本触手可及，这些琐碎的瞬间便被一一留存。短短几周内，那些本该淹没在手机相册里的点滴，都成了画纸上对生活最真挚的写照)”可知，速写配以日期和注释，成为记录作者日常生活的载体，即速写充当了作者日常生活的记录者。故选A项。 【7题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段中的“Like most women, I am anxious about the state of the world, but drawing slows things down, making me pay attention to the moment. I lose myself in the act of drawing, and I’m using my hands, which is relaxing in itself. Drawing also makes me happier and more patient.(和大多数女性一样，我会为世界的现状感到焦虑，但画画让节奏慢了下来，让我学会专注当下。我沉浸在绘画的过程中，动手创作本身就是一种放松。画画也让我变得更快乐、更有耐心)”可知，画画让作者沉下心来，变得平和且有耐心。故选C项。 C It is a contradiction. Urbanization (城市化) is one of the main causes of the destruction of biodiversity, and yet, cities today become a new home for wild species whose natural habitats have been destroyed. Cities are growing steadily at the cost of natural areas, forests and farmland. Soil and water pollution and the destruction of natural habitats are all factors that influence, or even destroy, ecosystems and the species they protect. Yet nature does not always give in. The reduced presence of pesticides(杀虫剂), the absence of hunting, the diversity of habitats, and the availability of water and food favor the establishment of animals and plants in search of new spaces. But only species with the genetic nature to adapt have a chance. Crepis sancta, a plant that grows in Mediterranean cities, has made major efforts to adapt to a foreign environment. In a few generations, this plant has started to reproduce differently. It now makes heavy seeds first, and these seeds can grow on concrete(混凝土). In the animal world, the most watchful coal tits are the ones that settle in cities. These birds lay their eggs earlier, have smaller chicks and sing louder to be heard above the noise. For urban biodiversity to develop, urban planning must change. Ecologists see two models: land sparing and land sharing. The first method involves making a firm line. This line keeps crowded living areas and large natural spaces separate. Land sharing, on the other hand, involves nature within the urban environment by introducing a succession of grassy passages, small gardens and neighborhood green spaces. “But in reality, it all depends on urban pressure, ” said Kevin Gaston, a researcher at the University of Exeter. “Where demand is high, the city must be crowded and have a barrier(分界线) separating it from nature. Where there is less pressure, sharing can be more favorable.” Urban biodiversity provides significant services to city residents, reducing the urban heat island effect and improving well-being. However, it still has many unanswered questions about the ability of species to adapt; it should not overshadow a major challenge of protecting the biodiversity of natural environments. 8. What can we know about cities and biodiversity? A. Urbanization should give way to biodiversity. B. Biodiversity is declining faster in urban areas. C. Urban communities help improve wild species’ natural habitats. D. Cities have both destructive and protective effects on biodiversity. 9. What do the examples of Crepis sancta and coal tits stress? A. The impact of climate change on wildlife. B. The living habits of city species. C. The competition between species in cities. D. The evolutionary adaptation to urban life. 10. What do Kevin Gaston’ words imply? A. Urban planning models should depend on urban pressure. B. Urban biodiversity causes inconvenience to people’s lives. C. A barrier is essential to protecting urban biodiversity. D. Land sparing is more effective than land sharing. 11. What can be the best title for the text? A. Cities Taking up Habitats of Wildlife B. City Expansion Benefiting Wild Species C. Wildlife Booming in the Concrete Jungle D. Biodiversity Increasing in Natural Habitats 【答案】8. D 9. D 10. A 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍城市化对生物多样性的双重影响，以及物种的适应性进化和城市生物多样性的规划模式。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Urbanization is one of the main causes of the destruction of biodiversity, and yet, cities today become a new home for wild species whose natural habitats have been destroyed. (城市化是破坏生物多样性的主要原因之一，然而如今的城市却成了许多自然栖息地遭破坏的野生物种的新家园)”可知，城市对生物多样性既有破坏作用，又有保护作用。故选D项。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“But only species with the genetic nature to adapt have a chance. (但只有具备适应性遗传特质的物种才有机会存活下来)”，以及后文列举的 Crepis sancta 植物改变繁殖方式适应混凝土环境、煤山雀调整繁殖时间和鸣叫声适应城市噪音的例子可知，作者举这两个例子是为了强调物种为适应城市生活而发生的进化性改变。故选D项。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中Kevin Gaston的话““But in reality, it all depends on urban pressure，” said Kevin Gaston, a researcher at the University of Exeter. “Where demand is high, the city must be crowded and have a barrier separating it from nature. Where there is less pressure, sharing can be more favorable.”(埃克塞特大学研究员凯文・加斯顿表示：“但实际上，这一切都取决于城市压力。在人口需求大的地方，城市的人口密度必然较高，且需要设立一道分界线将城市与自然隔离开来；而在城市压力较小的地方，采用土地共享模式则会更为适宜。”)”可知，他的话暗示城市规划模式的选择应依据城市压力而定。故选A项。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。文章开篇点明城市化对生物多样性的双重影响，接着介绍城市中物种的适应性进化，最后探讨城市生物多样性的规划方式，核心是说明野生物种在城市这个“钢筋水泥丛林”中的生存与繁衍。C项“钢筋水泥丛林中的野生动物繁衍”为最佳标题。故选C项。 D Pomelo(a kind of fruit) has a thick peel that is typically thrown away, contributing to significant food waste. In a recent study, researchers at the University of Illinois looked into methods to repurpose it to develop a device capable of powering small electronic products. The pomelo peel has a thin outer layer and a thick, soft inner layer. “Some people have used pomelo peels to extract mixtures for essential oils,” the researchers said, “but we wanted to take advantage of the structure of the peel so as to upcycle it into higher-value products.” They cut it into smaller pieces and freeze-dried it to maintain its unique three-dimensional porous (多孔的) architecture. By examining its chemical composition and mechanical properties, the research team engineered a device that transforms mechanical energy into electricity. The device is contact electrified, which may sound complex, but is actually simple. When we touch a sweater, especially in the winter, sometimes we feel a shock. The basic mechanism is contact electrification, or rubbing-electrification (摩擦起电). When two materials are rubbed against each other, electricity can form due to the transfer of charges between them. The researchers used the pomelo peel and a plastic film as two rubbing-electric layers that are brought into contact when external force is present. They attached an electrode to each of these layers to judge how well the resulting device could turn external mechanical energy into electricity. By simply tapping the pomelo-peel-based rubbing-electric device with a finger, they could light up about 20 LEDs. They also showed that a sports watch can be powered only by these mechanical forces, without the need of external electricity. This work has strong potential to transform otherwise wasted energy into useful electricity; it could contribute significantly to long-term sustainability. Yi-Cheng Wang, a professor of College of Illinois, said, “We also found that, thanks to the pomelo peel’s naturally porous structure, rubbing-electric devices based on it can be highly sensitive to force and force frequency. Therefore, we got the idea of developing sensing devices that can be attached to the human body for biomechanical monitoring.” 12. What made the researchers develop the rubbing-electric device? A. The goal to produce more oils. B. The desire to cut down food waste. C. The need to test a freeze-drying technology. D. The lack of effective power-generating tools. 13. What does paragraph 3 focus on about the device? A. Its developing process. B. Its functional advantages. C. Its working principle. D. Its experimenting conditions. 14. Why are LEDs and the sports watch mentioned in paragraph 4? A. To prove the device’s effectiveness. B. To stress their energy efficiency. C. To show the device’s user-friendliness. D. To measure their electricity consumption. 15. What can we know from Professor Wang’s words? A. The devices need further tests. B. The devices inspired wider applications. C. Pomelo peel may fail to respond to force. D. Making sensing devices is their original goal. 【答案】12. B 13. C 14. A 15. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍伊利诺伊大学研究人员如何利用柚子皮的多孔结构开发出摩擦发电装置，将机械能转化为电能，为小型电子设备供电，并展望其在生物力学监测等领域的应用前景。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Pomelo(a kind of fruit) has a thick peel that is typically thrown away, contributing to significant food waste. In a recent study, researchers at the University of Illinois looked into methods to repurpose it to develop a device capable of powering small electronic products.(柚子（一种水果）的外皮很厚，通常会被丢弃，这造成了大量的食物浪费。在最近的一项研究中，伊利诺伊学院的研究人员探索了如何利用这种外皮的方法，以开发出一种能够为小型电子设备供电的装置)”可知，减少食物浪费的意愿促使研究人员开发出了这种摩擦发电装置。故选B。 【13题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第三段“The device is contact electrified, which may sound complex, but is actually simple. When we touch a sweater, especially in the winter, sometimes we feel a shock. The basic mechanism is contact electrification, or rubbing-electrification. When two materials are rubbed against each other, electricity can form due to the transfer of charges between them.(该设备是通过接触产生电的，这听起来可能有些复杂，但实际上其实很简单。当我们触摸一件毛衣时，尤其是在冬天的时候，有时会感觉到一阵电击。其基本原理就是接触放电或摩擦放电。当两种材料相互摩擦时，由于它们之间电荷的转移，就会形成电)”可知，第三段围绕“该装置如何发电”的原理展开。故选C。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“By simply tapping the pomelo-peel-based rubbing-electric device with a finger, they could light up about 20 LEDs. They also showed that a sports watch can be powered only by these mechanical forces, without the need of external electricity.(只需用手指轻触这种由柚子皮制成的摩擦式电动装置，就能点亮约20个发光二极管。他们还证明，一块运动手表仅靠这些机械力就能供电，无需外部电力)”可知，提及LED灯和运动手表是为了证明该设备的有效性。故选A。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“We also found that, thanks to the pomelo peel’s naturally porous structure, rubbing-electric devices based on it can be highly sensitive to force and force frequency. Therefore, we got the idea of developing sensing devices that can be attached to the human body for biomechanical monitoring.(我们还发现，由于柚子皮具有天然的多孔结构，基于这种结构的摩擦电装置对力以及力的频率具有极高的敏感度。因此，我们有了开发能够贴附在人体上用于生物力学监测的传感设备的想法)”可知，这些设备促进了更广泛的应用。故选B。 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Have you ever felt the excitement when waiting eagerly for something to happen? That’s anticipation (期待). It can make you feel nervous and excited. You might feel it in the build-up to a big event like a birthday, or waiting for a film to start. Our lives are full of small moments of anticipation. ___16___ But you should: anticipation can be one of the best feelings you experience. Anticipation is an emotion involved in awaiting an expected future event. ___17___ Negative anticipation is experienced as anxiety, a feeling of unease, worry or fear about a future event. Positive anticipation is the excitement of looking forward to something. ___18___ You might feel nervous but joyful inside, or even feel your heart beat fast when thinking about a future event and its potential result. Anticipatory thinking is another aspect of anticipation. This is the act of anticipating how a future event might play out, which in turn helps us to prepare for it. By taking time to anticipate results, you can take advantage of the power of anticipation to your benefit. ___19___ ___20___ We draw on what we know and have learned to anticipate the most likely results of events. It comes as no surprise to say that anticipation is important to human survival. It enables us to anticipate danger and threat, and make preparations to avoid or prevent these threats. A. It can be a double-sided concept. B. You probably don’t notice your emotional response. C. We might as well avoid anticipating results beforehand. D. Our past experiences can also help us to anticipate the future. E. It helps you feel more in control and calm about a future event. F. This positive feeling can show up in our minds as well as bodies. G. Even a small amount of anticipation can seriously affect our health. 【答案】16. B 17. A 18. F 19. E 20. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了期待（anticipation）的定义、分类、作用以及它对人类生存的重要性。 【16题详解】 由上文“Our lives are full of small moments of anticipation.(我们的生活中充满了小小的期待时刻。)”及下文“But you should: anticipation can be one of the best feelings you experience.(但你应该留意：期待可能是你所经历过的最美好的感受之一。)”可知，上文提到生活中充满了期待，下文则转折说明期待是美好的感觉，本空应说明人们可能没有注意到自己对期待的情绪反应。B选项“You probably don’t notice your emotional response.(你可能没有注意到自己的情绪反应。)”能承上启下，符合语境。故选B。 【17题详解】 由上文“Anticipation is an emotion involved in awaiting an expected future event.(期待是一种与等待预期未来事件相关的情绪。)”及下文“Negative anticipation is experienced as anxiety, a feeling of unease, worry or fear about a future event. Positive anticipation is the excitement of looking forward to something.(负面期待表现为焦虑，对未来事件感到不安、担忧或恐惧。正面期待则是对某事的期待和兴奋。)”可知，上文定义了期待，下文则说明了期待有正面和负面两种类型，本空应说明期待是一个具有两面性的概念。A选项“It can be a double-sided concept.(它可以是一个双面概念。)”能承上启下，符合语境。故选A。 【18题详解】 由上文“Positive anticipation is the excitement of looking forward to something.(正面期待则是对某事的期待和兴奋。)”及下文“You might feel nervous but joyful inside, or even feel your heart beat fast when thinking about a future event and its potential result.(你可能会感到紧张但内心快乐，甚至在想到未来事件及其可能的结果时心跳加速。)”可知，上文说明了正面期待的定义，下文则描述了正面期待在身体和心理上的表现，本空应说明这种积极的感受会体现在我们的心理和生理上。F选项“This positive feeling can show up in our minds as well as bodies.(这种积极的感觉会体现在我们的身心上。)”能承上启下，符合语境。故选F。 【19题详解】 由上文“By taking time to anticipate results, you can take advantage of the power of anticipation to your benefit.(通过花时间预测结果，你可以利用期待的力量为自己带来好处。)”可知，上文说明了预测结果的好处，本空应进一步说明这种好处具体是什么。E选项“It helps you feel more in control and calm about a future event.(它帮助你对未来事件感到更有掌控力和平静。)”能承接上文，符合语境。故选E。 【20题详解】 由下文“We draw on what we know and have learned to anticipate the most likely results of events.(我们利用我们所知道和学到的来预测事件最可能的结果。)”可知，下文说明了我们如何利用过去的经验来预测未来，本空应引出“过往经验有助于预判未来”这一话题。D选项“Our past experiences can also help us to anticipate the future.(我们的过去经历也能帮助我们预测未来。)”能引出下文，符合语境。故选D。 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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 When I came home from work one evening, I found my youngest son, Tim, kicking and screaming on the living room floor. He was to start kindergarten the next day and was ____21____ that he would not go. My normal ____22____ would have been to tell him he’d better make up his mind to go and that he had no other choices. But that night, ____23____ that it would not really help Tim start kindergarten in the best state of ____24____, I sat down and thought, “If I were Tim, why would I be ____25____ about going to kindergarten?” My wife and I made a ____26____ of the things Tim would like to do, such as finger painting, singing songs, making new friends; they would all bring ____27____ to Tim. Then we ____28____. The whole family started finger-painting on the kitchen table, all having fun. Soon Tim was ____29____ watching around the corner. Next, he appeared and asked to ____30____.“Oh, no! You have to go to kindergarten to learn how to finger-paint first.” With ____31____, I went through the things and talked in terms he could ____32____ — telling him all the excitement he would have in kindergarten. The next morning, I found Tim sitting sound asleep in the living room chair. “What are you doing here?” I asked. “I’m ____33____ to go to kindergarten. I don’t want to be late.” The enthusiasm of our entire family had aroused (激起) in Tim a ____34____, which no amount of discussion or threat (威胁) could have possibly ____35____. 21. A. regretting B. admitting C. pretending D. protesting 22. A. reaction B. challenge C. goal D. calling 23. A. agreeing B. recognizing C. promising D. explaining 24. A. effort B. shock C. character D. mind 25. A. confused B. particular C. upset D. curious 26. A. part B. list C. description D. comparison 27. A. fun B. wisdom C. luck D. pressure 28 A. gave in B. turned around C. showed up D. took action 29. A. secretly B. freely C. awkwardly D. bravely 30. A. leave B. help C. join D. check 31. A. surprise B. fear C. enthusiasm D. hesitation 32. A. advocate B. notice C. grasp D. encounter 33. A. proud B. nervous C. thankful D. ready 34. A. success B. want C. standard D. rule 35. A. achieved B. reflected C. measured D. avoided 【答案】21. D 22. A 23. B 24. D 25. C 26. B 27. A 28. D 29. A 30. C 31. C 32. C 33. D 34. B 35. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文讲述作者儿子蒂姆抗拒上幼儿园，作者未强硬逼迫，而是和家人列趣事并实践，以热情激发蒂姆的入园渴望，最终蒂姆主动准备入园。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他第二天就要去上幼儿园了，但他却坚决拒绝去，并表示不愿意去。A. regretting后悔；B. admitting承认；C. pretending假装；D. protesting抗议，反对。根据后文“that he would not go”可知，儿子反对去幼儿园。故选D。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：按照我的正常反应，我会告诉他，他最好下定决心去上幼儿园，因为他别无选择。A. reaction反应；B. challenge挑战；C. goal目标；D. calling强烈愿望。根据后文“would have been to tell him he’d better make up his mind to go”可知，告诉儿子别无选择，必须去上幼儿园是作者的正常反应。故选A。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但那天晚上，我意识到这并不能真正帮助蒂姆以最佳状态开始幼儿园生活，于是我坐下来思考：“如果我是蒂姆，我为什么会为去幼儿园这件事而感到不安呢？”A. agreeing同意；B. recognizing认可；C. promising承诺；D. explaining解释。根据后文“it would not really help Tim start kindergarten in the best state of”可知，作者意识到逼儿子去幼儿园不是正确做法，故选B。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：但那天晚上，我意识到这并不能真正帮助蒂姆以最佳状态开始幼儿园生活，于是我坐下来思考：“如果我是蒂姆，我为什么会为去幼儿园这件事而感到不安呢？”A. effort努力；B. shock震惊；C. character性格；D. mind思维。根据上文“start kindergarten in the best state of”可知，指逼儿子去上幼儿园，儿子不是以最佳心态，为the best state of mind表示“最佳的心理状态”。故选D。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但那天晚上，我意识到这并不能真正帮助蒂姆以最佳状态开始幼儿园生活，于是我坐下来思考：“如果我是蒂姆，我为什么会为去幼儿园这件事而感到不安呢？”A. confused困惑的；B. particular特别的；C. upset沮丧的；D. curious好奇的。根据上文“that he would not go”可知，儿子对去上幼儿园感到不安。故选C。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我和我的妻子一起列出了蒂姆想做的事情，比如手指绘画、唱歌、结交新朋友等等；这些都会给蒂姆带来乐趣。A. part部分；B. list清单；C. description描述；D. comparison对比。根据后文“such as finger painting, singing songs, making new friends”可知，作者和妻子列了儿子想做的事情的清单。故选B。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我和我的妻子一起列出了蒂姆想做的事情，比如手指绘画、唱歌、结交新朋友等等；这些都会给蒂姆带来乐趣。A. fun乐趣；B. wisdom智慧；C. luck运气；D. pressure压力。根据上文“such as finger painting, singing songs, making new friends”可知，手指绘画、唱歌、结交新朋友这些活动可以给儿子带来乐趣。故选A。 【28题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：然后我们便采取了行动。A. gave in屈服；B. turned around转身；C. showed up出现；D. took action采取行动。根据后文“The whole family started finger-painting on the kitchen table, all having fun.(全家人一起在厨房的桌子上进行手指绘画，大家都玩得很开心)”可知，全家开始在厨房画画，可知是“采取行动”。故选D。 【29题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：很快，蒂姆便悄悄地站在了角落处观察起来。A. secretly秘密地；B. freely自由地；C. awkwardly笨拙地；D. bravely勇敢地。根据后文“Next, he appeared”提到了儿子出现，说明一开始是悄悄观察。故选A。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：接下来，他出现并请求加入。A. leave离开；B. help帮助；C. join加入；D. check检查。根据上文“he appeared and asked to”以及后文“You have to go to kindergarten to learn how to finger-paint first.”可知，儿子出现，请求加入玩耍。故选C。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我满怀热情地将这些内容一一讲述给他听，并用他能理解的方式进行说明——向他描述他在幼儿园将会经历的种种精彩时刻。A. surprise惊喜；B. fear恐惧；C. enthusiasm热情；D. hesitation犹豫。根据后文“telling him all the excitement he would have in kindergarten”可知，作者充满热情地描述幼儿园的活动。故选C。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我满怀热情地将这些内容一一讲述给他听，并用他能理解的方式进行说明——向他描述他在幼儿园将会经历的种种精彩时刻。A. advocate倡导；B. notice注意到；C. grasp抓住，理解；D. encounter遇见。根据上文“talked in terms he could”可知，作者用儿子能够理解的方式进行说明。故选C。 【33题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“我已经准备好去上幼儿园了。A. proud骄傲的；B. nervous紧张的；C. thankful感谢的；D. ready准备好的。根据后文“I don’t want to be late.”可知，儿子准备好去幼儿园了。故选D。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们全家的热情深深地触动了蒂姆，使他产生了强烈的渴望，这种渴望是任何言语上的劝说或威胁都无法达到的。A. success成功；B. want渴望；C. standard标准；D. rule规则。根据上文“The enthusiasm of our entire family had aroused in Tim a”以及儿子提出要去幼儿园，说明全家的热情深深地触动了蒂姆，使他产生了强烈的渴望，故选B。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们全家的热情深深地触动了蒂姆，使他产生了强烈的渴望，这种渴望是任何言语上的劝说或威胁都无法达到的。A. achieved实现，达到；B. reflected反思；C. measured测量；D. avoided避免。根据上文“which no amount of discussion or threat could have possibly”可知，说教威胁达不到让儿子主动提出去幼儿园这种效果，故选A。 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，并将答案填写在答题卡上。 The National Ballet of China staged its original production “A Dream of Red Mansions” at the Thailand Cultural Center in Bangkok, ____36____ (mark) the ballet’s overseas debut (首次登台). The ballet was adapted from A Dream of Red Mansions, ____37____ (considerone of the four great classic novels of Chinese literature. Dancing in the clothing of Chinese classical operas, more than 80 performers ____38____ (translate) the classic Chinese novel into a visual feast (盛宴). The stage design was ____39____ (extreme) creative. In the center of the stage was a rotating backdrop, with one side being a red-and-gold board standing for wealth and the other side pure white, representing emptiness. ____40____ (interpret) classical Chinese literature with ballet successfully, Zhu Yan, director of the National Ballet of China, insisted that each character be rooted in traditional Chinese culture. The performance ended in ____41____ (heart) cheers. For Chunhakarn, a graduate student at Chulalongkorn University, the performance stood out ____42____ its strong narrative (叙述). “The English and Thai subtitles (字幕), ____43____ enabled the audiences to follow the performance easily, were well-praised,” she said. ____44____ is difficult to successfully tell a Chinese story in a Western art style. The performance serves as ____45____ cultural bridge promoting exchanges between China and the overseas world. 【答案】36 marking 37. considered 38. translated 39. extremely 40. To interpret 41. hearty 42. for 43. which 44. It 45. a 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了中央芭蕾舞团原创芭蕾舞剧《红楼梦》在泰国曼谷泰国文化中心上演，完成海外首秀的相关情况。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：中央芭蕾舞团在曼谷泰国文化中心上演了原创剧目《红楼梦》，标志着这部芭蕾舞剧的海外首秀。句子已有谓语动词staged，且空格处无连词连接，应用非谓语动词，表示自然而然产生的结果，用现在分词作结果状语。故填marking。 37题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这部芭蕾舞剧改编自《红楼梦》，该书被视为中国文学四大名著之一。句子已有谓语动词was adapted，且空格处无连词连接，应用非谓语动词；此处作后置定语修饰“A Dream of Red Mansions”，其与动词“consider(认为；视为)”为被动关系，应用过去分词形式。故填considered。 【38题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：80余名演员身着中国古典戏曲服饰，将这部中国古典小说演绎成了一场视觉盛宴。分析句子结构可知，空处在句中作谓语；此处描述的是过去发生的动作，应用一般过去时，translate的过去式为translated。故填translated。 【39题详解】 考查副词。句意：舞台设计极具创意。根据句子结构可知，空格处单词修饰形容词“creative(有创意的)”，应用副词形式，extreme的副词形式为extremely，意为“极其；非常”。故填extremely。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：为了用芭蕾舞成功诠释中国古典文学，中央芭蕾舞团团长朱妍坚持要求每个角色都扎根于中国传统文化。分析句子结构可知，句子中已有主句谓语“insisted”和从句谓语“be rooted”，空格处无连词连接，应用非谓语形式。此处表目的，应用动词不定式作目的状语，句首单词首字母需大写。故填To interpret。 【41题详解】 考查形容词。句意：演出在观众热烈的欢呼声中落下帷幕。空格处修饰名词cheers，应用形容词作定语；hearty 意为“热烈的、热情洋溢的”，可用于修饰欢呼、掌声等，符合语境。故填hearty。 【42题详解】 考查介词。句意：对于朱拉隆功大学研究生春哈坎而言，这场演出因其强烈的叙事性而脱颖而出。“stand out for...”为固定搭配，意为“因……而突出/脱颖而出”。故填for。 【43题详解】 考查定语从句关系词。句意：她表示：“英文和泰文字幕广受好评，让观众能够轻松跟上演出节奏。”分析句子结构可知，空格处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词为“The English and Thai subtitles”，指物，且从句中作主语，应用关系代词which。故填which。 【44题详解】 考查代词。句意：用西方艺术形式成功讲述中国故事并非易事。本句为固定句型“It is + adj. + to do sth. ”，意为“做某事怎么样”，其中It作形式主语，真正的主语是后面的不定式。故填It。 【45题详解】 考查不定冠词。句意：这场演出架起了一座促进中国与海外文化交流的桥梁。bridge为可数名词单数形式，前面没有限定词，故空处应填入冠词，此处泛指“一座文化桥梁”，且cultural发音以辅音音素开头，应用不定冠词a。故填a。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，你校上周举行了主题为Whether Social Media Destroys Creativity的辩论赛。请给校英文报写篇报道，内容包括： 1.相关情况； 2.活动反响。 注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 A Debate on Social Media and Creativity ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: A Debate on Social Media and Creativity Last week, our school held a heated debate, whose theme was Whether Social Media Destroys Creativity. It took place in the school hall on Wednesday afternoon. Two teams, each with four students, joined in it. The supporting side pointed out social media’s homogeneous “copy-paste” content makes people lazy in thinking, thus limiting originality. On the other hand, the opposing side argued that it offers diverse global resources and interactive platforms to spark inspiration. The atmosphere was intense. Both sides fought back strongly and the audience clapped loudly when they heard convincing speeches. The debate has aroused students’ deep thinking about the use of social media. It has been widely praised for broadening our horizons. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生为主题为Whether Social Media Destroys Creativity的辩论赛写一篇报道。 【详解】1.词汇积累 举行：hold→host 各种各样的：diverse→various 激发：spark→stimulate 引起：arouse→contribute to 2.句式拓展 合并简单句 原句：The debate has aroused students’ deep thinking about the use of social media. It has been widely praised for broadening our horizons. 拓展句：The debate has aroused students’ deep thinking about the use of social media, which has been widely praised for broadening our horizons. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Last week, our school held a heated debate, whose theme was Whether Social Media Destroys Creativity.（运用了whose引导非限制性定语从句） 【高分句型2】On the other hand, the opposing side argued that it offers diverse global resources and interactive platforms to spark inspiration.（运用了that引导宾语从句） 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Small troubles often show what a person is really like, and a common dinner turned out to be an honesty test that I will never forget. After a long, tiring week, I decided to reward myself with a good meal at a well-liked restaurant. The moment I walked in, the scent (香味) of freshly cooked food greeted me. The place had a calm, welcoming vibe — its walls were covered with encouraging quotes, and there were comfortable couches (沙发) to settle into. As I looked over the wide range of dishes on the menu, I felt all my stress gone. There were so many tasty choices that I struggled to pick. After thinking it over, I finally ordered my food. Watching the waiters carry plates of food and breathing in the delicious scent only increased my hunger. The room was filled with the chatter of people and the clinking of cups and plates. As the food arrived, diners busied themselves enjoying the steaming, mouth-watering dishes. Soon my dish arrived and I was excited to dive in. With the first bite, a joyous feeling spread across my tongue. From that moment until the very end, every single bite was enjoyable. I must admit I felt a little sad when my plate was empty, but I was relaxed and satisfied — the tiredness of the week had completely disappeared. However, as I reached for my wallet, a sense of nervousness washed over me. I checked all my pockets and searched through my bag. A sinking feeling grew as I realized my wallet was nowhere to be found. My heartbeat echoed (回响) in my chest. The air felt heavy and my hands grew sweaty. People began to notice, and some even whispered about me. I wished I could disappear into the thin air. Crazy thoughts raced through my mind. At first, I considered sneaking out quietly, or even lying and saying the food was terrible so I wouldn’t have to pay. But deep down I knew that wasn’t the right thing to do. Then I saw the manager, whose polite smile never left his face. 注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 With a heavy heart, I approached the manager. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The next day I went to the restaurant again. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: With a heavy heart, I approached the manager. In a trembling voice, I explained the situation to him. He must have realized I was in trouble after taking a look at my face. To my surprise, he calmed me down and told me I could either pay online using my phone or return another day to settle the bill. I was astonished by how kindly he handled the matter. A sigh of relief escaped me, and gratitude washed over me. I promised that I would pay the bill as soon as possible. The next day, I went to the restaurant again. The moment I arrived at the restaurant, I found the manager and paid the due bills. Then I expressed my heartfelt appreciation once more. The manager just smiled, waved my thanks away and said, “Everyone has a rainy day. I happened to be there and have an umbrella. Most importantly, your honesty is worth more than the bill.” That night, I didn’t just end a tiring week — I learned that doing the right thing, even when it is embarrassing, always brings more peace than any shortcut. 【解析】 【导语】本文以一顿晚餐引发的诚信考验为线索，讲述了作者劳累一周后去心仪餐厅犒劳自己，享受完美味佳肴准备结账时，却发现钱包丢失，内心慌乱纠结，最终决定向始终面带礼貌微笑的经理坦白情况的故事。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“我心情沉重地走向经理。”可知，第一段可描写作者颤抖着向经理说明情况，经理察觉出他的困境，不仅安慰他，还提出让他线上支付或次日再来结账的解决方案，作者如释重负并感激地承诺尽快付款。 ②由第二段首句内容“第二天，我再次来到了这家餐厅。”可知，第二段可描写作者找到经理结清账单，并再次表达诚挚的感谢，经理谦逊回应，称每个人都有难处，更赞赏他的诚实比账单更有价值，作者也由此领悟到即便处境尴尬，做正确的事也会带来内心的平静。 2. 续写线索：坦白钱包丢失困境——经理善意提供解决方案——如释重负承诺结账——次日赴店结清账单——再次致谢被婉拒——领悟诚信与坚守正道的意义 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①颤抖：tremble/shake/shiver ②承诺：promise/pledge ③表达：express/convey 情绪类 ①惊讶：surprise/shock/amazement ②尴尬：embarrassing/awkward 【点睛】[高分句型1] He must have realized I was in trouble after taking a look at my face.（运用了省略连词that的宾语从句） [高分句型2] The moment I arrived at the restaurant, I found the manager and paid the due bills.（运用了the moment引导的时间状语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $