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石嘴山市第一中学2025-2026学年第一学期高三年级12月考 英语试题 一、阅读理解 A At the end of 2024 a survey found that one of Americans’ top resolutions for the coming year was to read more. By this point, however, most will have given up on that aspiration, along with their dreams of perfectly toned muscles or a completed list of DIY projects. But all is not lost as the end of the year draws closer. We have rounded up four favourite novels published recently. Among our choices are a number of slim volumes: perfect for any determinedly bookish folk who still have an end-of-year reading target to hit. Drayton and Mackenzie. By Alexander Starritt. Two very different men meet as young adults. Both seek success, first as management consultants, then as entrepreneurs (企业家) in the field of green energy. As they navigate private pain and the unrest of the global financial crash, they increasingly value their friendship. Both characters are expertly drawn in this funny, touching story. Flashlight. By Susan Choi. One night, while on holiday in Japan, ten-year-old Louisa and her father go for a walk along a beach. The next day she is found half-dead and her parent has disappeared. At home in America, Louisa and her mother attempt to make sense of the mystery that rocked their lives. A story full of twists and turns. Sympathy Tower Tokyo. By Qudan Rie. Translated by Jesse Kirkwood. The winner of Japan's prestigious Akutagawa Prize, this novel is set in an imagined future and revolves around Sara, an architect tasked with designing a skyscraper in which convicted criminals can live in comfort. A bold interrogation of crime, punishment and redemption. What We Can Know. By Ian McEwan. A celebrated poet reads his latest work, dedicated to his wife, at her birthday party. Then the poem goes missing. Later an academic search through archives is launched to track down the lost poem. His discovery yields an account of passion, murder and guilt. Ian McEwan combines a love story and a thrilling mystery to great effect. 1. Which is one of Americans’ top resolutions in 2025 according to the survey? A. Reading more volumes. B. Designing DIY items. C. Reading books as slim as possible. D. Spending less time working out. 2. What is recommended if you like reading something amusing? A. Flashlight. B. Drayton and Mackenzie. C. Sympathy Tower Tokyo. D. What We Can Know. 3. What do the last two books have in common? A. Both are award-winners. B. Both are concerned with crimes. C. Both talk about touching love stories. D. Both are set in an imaginary future world. 【答案】1. A 2. B 3. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。推荐了四本近期出版的热门小说，并分别介绍了每本书的故事内容与特色。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段首句“At the end of 2024 a survey found that one of Americans’ top resolutions for the coming year was to read more.(2024年底的一项调查发现，美国人来年的首要决心之一是阅读更多)”可知，这里的“the coming year”对应2025年，美国人2025年的首要目标之一就是多读书。故选A。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据对《Drayton and Mackenzie》的介绍中最后一句“Both characters are expertly drawn in this funny, touching story.(这两个角色都被巧妙地刻画在这个有趣而感人的故事中)”可知，这本书是一个有趣又感人的故事，若喜欢读有趣的内容，这本书是合适的选择。故选B。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。分别分析两本书的英文原文内容可知，《Sympathy Tower Tokyo》介绍中提到“this novel is set in an imagined future and revolves around Sara, an architect tasked with designing a skyscraper in which convicted criminals can live in comfort. A bold interrogation of crime, punishment and redemption.(这部小说设定在一个虚构的未来，围绕建筑师萨拉展开，她的任务是设计一座摩天大楼，让已定罪的罪犯可以舒适地居住其中。这是对犯罪、惩罚与救赎的大胆探讨)”；《What We Can Know》介绍中提到“His discovery yields an account of passion, murder and guilt.(他的发现引出了一个关于激情、谋杀和罪责的故事)”。由此可见，两本书的共同点是都与犯罪相关。故选B。 B My undergraduate student needed advice after yet another failed experiment. Sitting across from me, she looked exhausted — frustrated even. I heard myself say, “This is part of research. You just have to push through.” But even as the words left my mouth, I felt uneasy. She nodded silently and shifted her posture. Afterward, she began showing up less frequently and eventually stopped coming altogether. I tried to explain it away: undergraduates sometimes get busy with coursework, lose interest or change direction, but deep down, I wondered what I could have done differently. I became a mentor (导师) during my second year of Ph. D. but didn’t get much guidance on how to do it. I learned only by doing. There were moments I felt proud of. One student started out quiet and unsure, but over time grew into a most independent and confident young researcher. Before graduating, she told me, “You are the reason I stuck with this.” That moment stayed with me. But so did the other one — the silence, the absences, the slow fade-out. Had I failed her? It wasn’t until the final year of my Ph. D. that I came across a leaflet for a mentorship training workshop. Skeptical at first, I decided to try it. The program, called Entering Mentoring, brought together graduate students for weekly discussions. For the first time, I had the space to explore the invisible labor and emotional complexity of mentoring. One session asked us to reflect on our own practices. I began to realize what might have been missing in my relationship with the student who had drifted away. I had never invited her to share her goals or concerns. I could have been more attentive to her unspoken struggles. After the workshop, I began changing how I interacted with students. I now start by asking how they’re doing, not just experimental details. This shift has led to more honest conversations. I’ve learned that good mentors are built through reflection and training. I wish I’d attended that workshop earlier, but I’m grateful I did at all. 4. What primarily caused the student’s withdrawal according to paragraph 1? A. Demanding research challenges. B. Heavy academic workload. C. Repetitive failures in research. D. Unaddressed inner struggles. 5. Why did the author mention the change of another student? A. To highlight the contrast in mentoring outcomes. B. To illustrate his lack of proper guidance. C. To showcase his pride in her achievement. D. To explain his own research breakthrough. 6. What did the workshop mainly focus on? A. Developing academic research skills. B. Encouraging discussions among graduate students. C. Exploring the interpersonal aspects of mentoring. D. Demonstrating diverse personal mentoring approaches. 7. Which of the following can best describe the author? A Strict and intelligent. B. Disciplined but inexperienced. C. Thoughtful but self-doubting. D. Responsible and reflective. 【答案】4. D 5. A 6. C 7. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述作者在攻读博士学位第二年时担任导师，因指导方式不当导致一名学生退出研究，之后通过参加指导工作坊反思自身问题、改进交流方式，最终领悟到优秀的指导工作需要反思与训练的故事。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“My undergraduate student needed advice after yet another failed experiment. Sitting across from me, she looked exhausted — frustrated even. I heard myself say, ‘This is part of research. You just have to push through.’ But even as the words left my mouth, I felt uneasy. She nodded silently and shifted her posture. Afterward, she began showing up less frequently and eventually stopped coming altogether. (我的一名本科学生在又一次实验失败后向我寻求建议。她坐在我对面，看上去疲惫不堪——甚至有些沮丧。我开导她说：‘这就是科研的一部分，你只能坚持下去。’但话一出口，我就感到有些不安。她默默地点点头，换了个姿势。之后，她来实验室的次数越来越少，最终彻底不来了。)”以及第三段中“I began to realize what might have been missing in my relationship with the student who had drifted away. I had never invited her to share her goals or concerns. I could have been more attentive to her unspoken struggles. (我开始意识到，我和那个渐行渐远的学生之间，可能缺少了一些东西。我从未邀请她分享自己的目标或顾虑，本应该更留意她那些未说出口的挣扎。)”可知，学生因实验失败而疲惫沮丧，作者只是简单地让她“坚持”，并未关注她内心的挣扎，也没有引导她倾诉顾虑，后续作者的反思也印证了这一点，由此可推断，学生退出的主要原因是内心的挣扎没有被重视和疏导。故选D。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“I became a mentor during my second year of Ph.D. but didn’t get much guidance on how to do it. I learned only by doing. There were moments I felt proud of. One student started out quiet and unsure, but over time grew into a most independent and confident young researcher. Before graduating, she told me, ‘You are the reason I stuck with this.’ That moment stayed with me. But so did the other one — the silence, the absences, the slow fade-out. Had I failed her? (我在攻读博士学位的第二年成为了导师，但当时并没有得到太多关于如何做好导师的指导。我只能边做边学。也有一些让我感到自豪的时刻。有一名学生起初沉默寡言、缺乏自信，但随着时间的推移，她成长为了一名非常独立且自信的年轻研究人员。毕业前，她告诉我：‘是你让我坚持了下来。’那一刻令我印象深刻。但另一个场景也同样令我难忘——沉默、缺席，以及逐渐淡出的身影。是我让她失望了吗？)”可知，作者提到另一名学生的转变是为了通过这两种截然不同的指导结果形成对比，引出自己对指导方式的反思。故选A。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“The program, called Entering Mentoring, brought together graduate students for weekly discussions. For the first time, I had the space to explore the invisible labor and emotional complexity of mentoring. (这个名为《步入导师行列》的项目，召集研究生们开展每周一次的讨论会。我生平第一次有机会去探究导师工作中那些无形的付出，以及这份工作背后复杂的情感内涵。)”可知，研讨会主要关注指导中的人际关系层面。故选C。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“I began to realize what might have been missing in my relationship with the student who had drifted away. I had never invited her to share her goals or concerns. I could have been more attentive to her unspoken struggles. (我开始意识到，我和那个渐行渐远的学生之间，可能缺少了一些东西。我从未邀请她分享自己的目标或顾虑，本应该更留意她那些未说出口的挣扎。)”和最后一段中“I now start by asking how they’re doing, not just experimental details. This shift has led to more honest conversations. (我现在首先会问他们过得怎么样，而不仅仅是实验细节。这种转变带来了更诚实的对话。)”可知，作者通过反思改进了指导方式，体现出作者是一个负责任且善于反思的人。故选D。 C A large beverage (饮料) company will be using over 4.1 billion kilograms of plastic a year by the year 2030, unless it stops using single-use plastic, according to a recent report from the conservation organization Oceana. Oceana also estimates that by 2030, an annual 602 million kilograms of the company’s plastic packaging will be polluting the world’s ocean and waterways. The report says that this amount is enough to fill the stomachs of 18 million blue whales. Oceana made its estimates using the company’s own reported data on its use of plastic packaging between 2018 and 2023, and a forecast of the company’s future sales growth based on past trends. A 2024 study found that a main product by the company is already the world’s worst plastic-polluting brand. Oceana points out the problem is the company’s use of single-use plastic instead of reusable packaging and that it should be solved first. Reusable bottles can be used up to 25 times if made of thicker plastic, and up to 50 times if made of glass. The company previously had a goal of using 25% reusable packaging by 2030, but announced that it had given up that goal at the end of 2024. Instead, the company says it will increase the use of recycled plastic in its packaging and increase the collection of single-use plastic bottles for further recycling. However, Oceana says that although the company has recently planned to rely on the use of recycled materials and collection of plastic for recycling, it won’t reduce the impact of its plastic use. The leader of Oceana said, “Single-use plastic is bad for the ocean, human health, and business. Recycling can’t solve the company’s out-of-control plastic problem. Reuse can.” “Single-use plastic bottles made with recycled content can — just like bottles made of original plastic — still cause ocean pollution and harm ocean life,” he added. As well as harming sea life, plastic use is also harmful to human health. Several studies have connected plastic pollution and microplastics to serious health conditions, such as cancer, heart disease, and dementia (痴呆). 8. How does the author introduce the topic of the text? A. By raising questions. B. By citing a book. C. By making a prediction. D. By reporting historical statistics. 9. Why does the author mention “18 million blue whales” in paragraph 2? A. To report the data of the injured whales. B. To prove the success of wildlife conservation. C. To present the company’s future sales growth. D. To show the shocking amount of plastic waste. 10. What does Oceana suggest the company do to reduce plastic pollution? A. Collect single-use plastic bottles. B. Reduce production to cut plastic use. C. Invest in new plastic-degrading technologies. D. Replace single-use plastic with reusable packaging. 11. What is Oceana’s attitude to the company’s new plan? A. Supportive. B. Optimistic. C. Doubtful. D. Unconcerned. 【答案】8. C 9. D 10. D 11. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。介绍了某大型饮料公司一次性塑料使用带来的污染问题、环保组织Oceana的建议等，体现了塑料污染对环境与健康的危害。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“A large beverage (饮料) company will be using over 4.1 billion kilograms of plastic a year by the year 2030, unless it stops using single-use plastic, according to a recent report from the conservation organization Oceana. (根据环保组织Oceana的最新报告，除非停止使用一次性塑料，否则到2030年，一家大型饮料公司每年将使用超过41亿公斤的塑料)”可知，作者通过预测该公司2030年的塑料使用量引出话题。故选C项。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Oceana also estimates that by 2030, an annual 602 million kilograms of the company’s plastic packaging will be polluting the world’s ocean and waterways. The report says that this amount is enough to fill the stomachs of 18 million blue whales. (Oceana还估计，到2030年，该公司每年将有6.02亿公斤的塑料包装污染全球海洋和水道。报告称，这个数量足以填满1800万头蓝鲸的胃)”可知，提到1800万头蓝鲸是为了凸显塑料垃圾数量惊人。故选D项。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Oceana points out the problem is the company’s use of single-use plastic instead of reusable packaging and that it should be solved first. (Oceana指出，问题在于该公司使用一次性塑料而非可重复使用的包装，这一问题应优先解决)”可知，Oceana建议该公司用可重复使用的包装替代一次性塑料。故选D项。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“However, Oceana says that although the company has recently planned to rely on the use of recycled materials and collection of plastic for recycling, it won’t reduce the impact of its plastic use. (然而，Oceana表示，尽管该公司最近计划依赖回收材料的使用和塑料回收收集，但这并不能减少其塑料使用的影响)”及“Recycling can’t solve the company’s out-of-control plastic problem. (回收无法解决该公司失控的塑料问题)”可知，Oceana对该公司的新计划持怀疑态度。故选C项。 D There’s nothing like a boiling hot summer with an energetic small child to make you completely aware of the need for outdoor space. And if you are able-bodied, there’s nothing like having a child to make you look at public spaces differently. Steps instead of ramps (斜坡). A lack of benches (长凳) for giving a baby their snack. No access to changing tables. No fences or gates dividing walking-only space from a busy road. Before your eyes, the urban environment becomes transformed and often unwelcoming. It’s no wonder, then, that the commercialized “public” spaces that have become common across cities start to feel appealing. Before I had a child, I disliked the new development at Coal Drops Yard in London’s King’s Cross. Walking around it when it reopened, I felt it was cold. Now it feels safe and it is full of children shouting with joy as they run in and out of the fountains. It’s a child-friendly space that isn’t child-dominated: from the food market where adults dine to the outdoor cinema where adults watch movies, it feels happily shared. But in the UK, actual public, child-friendly spaces, as opposed to commercialized public spaces, are rare. We should look to other countries, China, for example. We might never have the fine weather or culture that makes us a society gathered around a public square, but those countries’ designs for public spaces and how they integrate children’s play with adult socialising, such as creating those lovely shaded playgrounds lined with cafe tables, are inspiring. To an extent, they exist that way because there’s a recognition that during hot summer days, the evenings become a time for everyone, with spaces used for adult dining and children’s play. That is increasingly becoming the case here, too. It feels as though it’s becoming more common to see children in the playground until quite late in the evening. Surely there has to be a middle ground, a public space that meets the needs of both adults and children during the light evenings that feels safe and inclusive. 12. What problem does the author highlight about public places? A. The unfriendliness to families with kids. B. The weakness in space management. C. The risk of getting new parents injured. D. The disregard for children’s health. 13. How does the author find Coal Drops Yard now? A. Noisy. B. Adult-centered. C. Welcoming. D. Profit-driven. 14. Why does the author mention other countries in paragraph 3? A. To praise their culture. B. To criticize British society. C. To analyze private spaces. D. To offer successful models. 15. What does the author advocate in the end? A. Building evening playgrounds. B Adding shaded areas to parks. C. Creating public spaces for all ages. D. Using public places more often. 【答案】12. A 13. C 14. D 15. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要探讨了当前城市公共空间对有孩子的家庭不够友好的问题，对比了商业化公共空间与真正的公共空间，提及其他国家的成功设计，并倡导打造适合各年龄段人群、安全包容的公共空间。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Steps instead of ramps (斜坡). A lack of benches (长凳) for giving a baby their snack. No access to changing tables. No fences or gates dividing walking-only space from a busy road. Before your eyes, the urban environment becomes transformed and often unwelcoming.(是台阶而非斜坡，缺少给宝宝吃零食的长凳，没有可供换尿布的桌子，没有围栏将步行区与繁忙道路隔开。在你眼中，城市环境变得不再友好)”可知，作者强调的公共空间问题是对有孩子的家庭不友好。故选A项。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Now it feels safe and it is full of children shouting with joy as they run in and out of the fountains. It’s a child-friendly space that isn’t child-dominated: from the food market where adults dine to the outdoor cinema where adults watch movies, it feels happily shared.(现在它让人感觉很安全，到处都是孩子们欢乐的叫喊声，他们在喷泉里跑进跑出。这是一个对儿童友好但又不被儿童主导的空间：从成年人用餐的食品市场到成年人看电影的户外影院，这里给人一种愉快共享的感觉)”可知，作者现在觉得Coal Drops Yard是令人感到受欢迎的。故选C项。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“We should look to other countries, China, for example. We might never have the fine weather or culture that makes us a society gathered around a public square, but those countries’ designs for public spaces and how they integrate children’s play with adult socialising, such as creating those lovely shaded playgrounds lined with cafe tables, are inspiring.(我们应当借鉴其他国家的经验，比如中国。我们或许永远不会拥有那样的宜人气候与文化氛围，难以形成人们聚集在公共广场上的社会生活形态，但这些国家在公共空间设计方面的理念，以及它们如何将儿童游乐与成人社交活动相融合的方式 —— 例如打造那些可爱的、旁设咖啡桌的林荫游乐场 —— 都令人深受启发)”可推断，作者在第三段提及其他国家，是为了提供成功的公共空间设计范例。故选D项。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Surely there has to be a middle ground, a public space that meets the needs of both adults and children during the light evenings that feels safe and inclusive.(当然，一定有一个中间地带，一个在天色尚亮的傍晚能满足成人和儿童需求、感觉安全且包容的公共空间)”可知，作者最终倡导打造适合各年龄段人群的公共空间。故选C项。 阅读短文，从给出的7个选项中选出5个适当的选项填入空格 Guide to Growing Strawberries Strawberries are very easy to grow in almost all climates and soils, and probably are an ideal plant for gardeners. Strawberries grow very quickly under the right conditions, and several plants can produce hundreds of delicate berries. ____16____. In fact, with proper planting and care, nearly anyone can become a successful strawberry gardener. ____17____ There are three main strawberry types: June-bearing, ever-bearing, and day-neutral. In short, Ever-bearing and day-neutrals typically yield less and smaller berries overall than June-bearing strawberry varieties. ____18____. If you want fresh berries all year long and don't mind picking smaller and fewer, choose day-neutral or ever-bearing varieties. If you need a lot of berries, choose June-bearing varieties. Planting strawberries in the garden To better grow strawberries in the garden, you just need to familiarize yourself with their needs such as soil, location. The soil is probably the most important factor that determines the success of the strawberry harvest. They grow best in well-drained soil, with a PH value between 5.5 and 6.5. ____19____. They are also sensitive to light and heat, which means that they need to be planted in places well-lit and reliably protected from cold winds. Fertilizing, watering and care Strawberry plants need a lot of nitrogen (氮) in early spring and again in late autumn. Ideally, you have prepared the soil before planting the strawberries by adding fertilizer. ____20____. The strawberry places high demands on its water supply. Water your straw-berry plants with about 1 inch of water each week. Water the base of the plant rather than fruits and leaves. Harvesting For the best flavor and texture, harvest your strawberries when it is dry and cool. A. Choosing the right variety. B. And however, growing strawberries is not hard. C. Strawberries grow best in a sunny, sheltered spot in the garden. D. Considering these characteristics will determine which type you need. E. Generally, strawberry varieties can grow on practically all garden soils. F. This will allow you to reduce or remove the amount of additional fertilizer your plants need. G. The nutritional needs of strawberries are not very high and garden soils are usually rich in nutrients. 【答案】16. B 17. A 18. D 19. C 20. F 【解析】 【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了如何正确种植草莓的方法。 【16题详解】 根据后文“In fact, with proper planting and care, nearly anyone can become a successful strawberry gardener.”（事实上，通过适当的种植和护理，几乎任何人都可以成为一个成功的草莓园丁。）可知，此处是指草莓种植很简单，所以选项B（然而，种植草莓并不难。）切合文意。故选B。 【17题详解】 设空处为该部分小标题。根据后文“In short, Ever-bearing and day-neutrals typically yield less and smaller berries overall than June-bearing strawberry varieties.”（简而言之，与6月草莓品种相比，长生草莓和日中性草莓的产量通常更少、更小。）可知，此处是讲选择正确的草莓品种，所以选项A（选择正确的物种）切合文意。故选A。 【18题详解】 根据后文“If you want fresh berries all year long and don't mind picking smaller and fewer, choose day-neutral or ever-bearing varieties. If you need a lot of berries, choose June-bearing varieties.”（如果你想一年到头都采摘新鲜的浆果，也不介意采摘的浆果更少、更小，那就选择日中性或长生的品种。如果你需要很多浆果，选择六月生的品种。）可知，此处是讲考虑前文提到的这些特征能确定你需要什么品种，所以选项D（考虑这些特征将决定您需要哪种类型。）切合文意。故选D。 【19题详解】 根据前文“They grow best in well-drained soil, with a PH value between 5.5 and 6.5.”（它们在排水良好的土壤中生长最好，pH值在5.5 ~ 6.5之间。）可知，此处是讲草莓的最佳生长环境，所以选项C（草莓在花园里阳光充足、有遮挡的地方生长得最好。）切合文意。故选C。 【20题详解】 根据前文“Ideally, you have prepared the soil before planting the strawberries by adding fertilizer.”（理想情况下，你应该在种植草莓之前通过添加肥料准备好土壤。）可知，在这种情况下施肥很方便，所以选项F（这将允许你减少或移除你的植物需要的额外肥料的数量。）切合文意。故选F。 二、完形填空 The debate championship was fast approaching, and the team was in intense training in their school debate room. Zac, a key member, ____21____ late for their first practice. He apologized quickly, saying, “It won’t ____22____ again.” But Nina, his partner, worried his poor ____23____ would ruin their chance to win. Days later, Zac came late once more, tired. During the practice, Zac couldn’t respond clearly. ____24____, Nina called him out in front of the team. “What’s wrong? Do you even ____25____?” Zac’s jaw tightened — he dug in his pocket like he wanted to show them something, then ____26____, speaking softly “I’m sorry” before leaving, not noticing a hospital bill slip out of his pocket. That evening, when tidying up the room, Nina ____27____ the bill — it was for Zac’s mom, who’d been rushed to the emergency room. Filled with ____28____, she showed Zac the bill the next day, and asked about his mom — that’s when he ____29____ opened up. Zac explained no one else could care for his mom, so he had to divide his ____30____ among the hospital, school, and practice. On hearing this, Nina’s initial ____31____ totally disappeared, replaced by ____32____ at her mistake. She’d been so set on the championship that she missed Zac’s ____33____. She apologized and worked with their coach on a ____34____ practice schedule. That event taught Nina that teamwork isn’t just about pursuing a win — it’s about ____35____ what others are hiding. 21. A. showed up B. called in C. came back D. checked out 22 A. change B. happen C. work D. help 23. A. memory B. experience C. performance D. explanation 24. A. Nervous B. Embarrassed C. Angry D. Discouraged 25. A. listen B. succeed C. search D. care 26. A. froze B. commented C. waited D. counted 27. A. ignored B. avoided C. threw D. spotted 28. A. misunderstanding B. anxiety C. disappointment D. confusion 29 A. easily B. finally C. naturally D. eagerly 30. A. patience B. space C. time D. money 31. A. confidence B. interest C. annoyance D. sorrow 32. A. hesitation B. regret C. delay D. comparison 33. A. progress B. assignments C. initiative D. struggles 34. A. busy B. positive C. safe D. flexible 35. A. noticing B. tolerating C. adopting D. remembering 【答案】21. A 22. B 23. C 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. D 28. B 29. B 30. C 31. C 32. B 33. D 34. D 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。本文讲述辩论队员Zac因家庭原因连续迟到，被队友质疑。Nina发现Zac母亲的医疗费账单后，了解其困境，意识到自己忽略了队友的难处，最终道歉并调整训练计划。故事体现了团队合作中理解与包容的重要性。 【21题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：Zac，一个关键成员，第一次练习迟到了。A. showed up出现；B. called in召集；C. came back回来；D. checked out结账离开。根据后文“He apologized quickly”可知，Zac迟到了，即第一次练习时他才出现，所以快速道歉。故选A项。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他很快道歉说：“这种事不会再发生了。”A. change改变；B. happen发生；C. work工作；D. help帮助。根据前文“He apologized quickly”以及后文“again”可知，Zac道歉并承诺不会再发生迟到这种事了。故选B项。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：但是他的搭档Nina担心他糟糕的表现会毁掉他们获胜的机会。A. memory记忆；B. experience经历；C. performance表现；D. explanation解释。根据前文“Zac came late once more, tired. During the practice, Zac couldn’t respond clearly.”可知，Zac又迟到了，而且在练习时反应不清晰，这些都是糟糕的表现，所以Nina担心这会影响他们获胜。故选C项。 【24题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：愤怒的Nina在团队面前指责他。A. Nervous紧张的；B. Embarrassed尴尬的；C. Angry生气的；D. Discouraged气馁的。根据前文“Zac came late once more, tired. During the practice, Zac couldn’t respond clearly.”以及后文“Nina called him out in front of the team”可知，Zac又迟到且表现不佳，Nina很生气，所以在团队面前指责他。故选C项。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“你怎么了？你到底在乎吗？”Zac的下巴紧绷着——他把手伸进口袋，好像想给他们看什么东西，然后僵住了，轻声说了声“对不起”就离开了，没有注意到一张医院账单从口袋里滑了出来。A. listen听；B. succeed成功；C. search搜索；D. care在乎。根据前文“What’s wrong?”以及后文“Zac’s jaw tightened”可知，Nina很生气，质问Zac到底在不在乎团队的事情。故选D项。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：Zac的下巴紧绷着——他把手伸进口袋，好像想给他们看什么东西，然后僵住了，轻声说了声“对不起”就离开了，没有注意到一张医院账单从口袋里滑了出来。A. froze僵住；B. commented评论；C. waited等待；D. counted数数。根据后文“speaking softly ‘I’m sorry’ before leaving”可知，Zac原本想拿出东西证明自己，但可能因为某种原因僵住了，然后轻声道歉离开。故选A项。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：那天晚上，当整理房间时，Nina发现了那张账单——是Zac妈妈的，她被紧急送往了急诊室。A. ignored忽视；B. avoided避免；C. threw扔；D. spotted发现。根据后文“it was for Zac’s mom, who’d been rushed to the emergency room”可知，Nina在整理房间时发现了那张从Zac口袋里滑出来的医院账单。故选D项。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：Nina充满了焦虑，第二天她把账单拿给Zac看，并询问他妈妈的情况——这时Zac终于敞开了心扉。A. misunderstanding误解；B. anxiety焦虑；C. disappointment失望；D. confusion困惑。根据前文“it was for Zac’s mom, who’d been rushed to the emergency room”可知，Nina得知Zac的妈妈被紧急送往急诊室，所以她充满了焦虑。故选B项。 【29题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：Nina充满了焦虑，第二天她把账单拿给Zac看，并询问他妈妈的情况——这时Zac终于敞开了心扉。A. easily容易地；B. finally最终；C. naturally自然地；D. eagerly渴望地。根据前文“Zac’s jaw tightened”以及后文“opened up”可知，Zac一开始很紧张，不愿意多说，但在Nina的询问下，他最终敞开了心扉。故选B项。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：Zac解释说，没有其他人能照顾他妈妈，所以他不得不把时间分配给医院、学校和练习。A. patience耐心；B. space空间；C. time时间；D. money金钱。根据后文“among the hospital, school, and practice”可知，Zac要把时间分配给医院（照顾妈妈）、学校（学习）和练习（辩论），所以这里说的是时间。故选C项。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：听到这些，Nina最初的烦恼完全消失了，取而代之的是对自己错误的遗憾。A. confidence自信；B. interest兴趣；C. annoyance烦恼；D. sorrow悲伤。根据前文“But Nina, his partner, worried his poor ____3____ would ruin their chance to win.”以及后文“totally disappeared”可知，Nina原本因为Zac的表现而烦恼，担心影响获胜，但听到Zac的解释后，这种烦恼完全消失了。故选C项。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：听到这些，Nina最初的烦恼完全消失了，取而代之的是对自己错误的遗憾。A. hesitation犹豫；B. regret遗憾；C. delay延迟；D. comparison比较。根据后文“at her mistake”以及前文Nina对Zac的指责可知，Nina意识到自己错了，所以感到遗憾。故选B项。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她一直专注于冠军，却忽略了Zac的挣扎。A. progress进步；B. assignments任务；C. initiative主动性；D. struggles挣扎。根据前文“Zac explained no one else could care for his mom, so he had to divide his____10____among the hospital, school, and practice.”可知，Zac面临着照顾妈妈、学习和练习的多重压力，这些都是他的挣扎，而Nina之前忽略了这些。故选D项。 【34题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她道歉了，并和教练一起制定了一个灵活的练习计划。A. busy忙碌的；B. positive积极的；C. safe安全的；D. flexible灵活的。根据前文“he had to divide his ____10____ among the hospital, school, and practice.”可知，Zac的时间很紧张，所以Nina和教练制定了一个灵活的练习计划，以适应Zac的时间安排。故选D项。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这件事让Nina明白，团队合作不仅仅是追求胜利——而是要注意到别人隐藏的东西。A. noticing注意到；B. tolerating容忍；C. adopting采纳；D. remembering记住。根据前文Nina之前忽略了Zac的挣扎以及后文“what others are hiding”可知，这件事让Nina明白，团队合作要注意到别人隐藏的困难或问题。故选A项。 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。 I’ve been skateboarding since I was a child, and for me, it’s much more than just a hobby — it’s an essential part of who I am, ____36____ (connect) me with an energetic community of like-minded individuals. Arriving in Beijing as a 20-year-old from Germany, I found skateboarding to be my compass (指南针) in exploring this vast and ____37____ (familiar) city. My first impression of Beijing was its____38____(combine) of ancient buildings and modern architecture, which provided a mix of skate spots. This contrasted with the skate parks back home in Europe, which, while well-designed and functional,____39____ (lack) the historical depth and diversity found in Beijing. The skateboarding community in Beijing has also taken me ____40____ surprise. I remember the first time going out on a street skating session with my Canadian friend. I had some concerns ____41____(initial), fearing that people might be a bit ____42____(reserve) around me — a foreigner. Yet, my worries turned out to be unnecessary. It’s this shared passion for skateboarding ____43____ binds this community together tightly across the globe. While China’s skateboarding scene is still developing, it’s expanding rapidly. Local skaters, many of ____44____ have drawn inspiration from Western skate culture, are eager to carve out their own identities _____45_____ make meaningful contributions to the global skateboarding scene. 【答案】36. connecting 37. unfamiliar 38. combination 39. lacked 40. by 41. initially 42. reserved 43. that 44. whom 45. and 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了一名德国滑板爱好者自述，滑板不仅是爱好，更助其探索陌生的北京，当地滑板社群的包容及发展潜力也让他印象深刻。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：我从小就开始玩滑板，对我来说，它不仅仅是一种爱好——它是我的一个重要组成部分，它把我和一个充满活力的志同道合的群体联系在一起。句子已有谓语动词 is，此处需用非谓语动词。it（指代滑板运动）与 connect 是主动关系，故填现在分词 connecting，作伴随状语。故填connecting。 【37题详解】 考查形容词。句意：当我20岁从德国来到北京时，我发现滑板是我探索这个广阔而陌生的城市的指南针。前文提到“从德国来到北京”，对于初到的人来说，这座城市是“陌生的”。unfamiliar 意为“不熟悉的”，与 vast 并列修饰 city。故填unfamiliar。 【38题详解】 考查名词。句意：我对北京的第一印象是古建筑和现代建筑的结合，这提供了一个混合滑冰的场所。形容词性物主代词 its后需接名词。combine的名词形式是combination，意为“结合体；混合体”。故填combination。 【39题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：这与欧洲的滑板公园形成了鲜明对比，后者虽然设计精良，功能齐全，但缺乏北京那样的历史深度和多样性。空处是定语从句的谓语动词，句子描述的是过去的感受（初到北京时的对比），需用一般过去时。lack的过去式为lacked。故填lacked。 【40题详解】 考查固定短语。句意：北京的滑板社区也让我大吃一惊。固定搭配take sb. by surprise 意为 “使某人惊讶；出乎某人意料”，故填介词 by。故填by。 【41题详解】 考查副词。句意：一开始我有些担心，担心人们在我这个外国人面前会有点矜持。此处需要副词修饰动词had，initial的副词形式是initially，意为“最初；起初”。故填initially。 【42题详解】 考查形容词。句意：一开始我有些担心，担心人们在我这个外国人面前会有点矜持。固定搭配 be reserved 意为“矜持的；拘谨的”，符合“担心人们会对外国人比较拘谨”的语境，故填形容词 reserved作表语。故填reserved。 【43题详解】 考查强调句型。句意：正是这种对滑板的共同热情将这个社区紧密地联系在一起。分析句子可知，此处是it is... that/who(被强调部分是人时可用who)... 强调句型，被强调部分为强调主语this shared passion for skateboarding，所以填that。故填that。 【44题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：当地的滑板爱好者，他们中的许多人都从西方滑板文化中获得了灵感，他们渴望开拓自己的身份，为全球滑板界做出有意义的贡献。分析句子可知，逗号后是非限制性定语从句，先行词是 Local skaters（指人），关系词在介词 of 后作宾语，所以为关系代词whom引导。故填whom。 【45题详解】 考查连词。句意：当地的滑板爱好者，他们中的许多人都从西方滑板文化中获得了灵感，他们渴望开拓自己的身份，为全球滑板界做出有意义的贡献。根据句意可知，carve out their own identities（塑造自己的风格）与 make meaningful contributions...（为全球滑板界做出贡献）是并列关系，故填并列连词 and。故填and。 三、写作 46. 假定你是某国际学校的学生李华，你校官网正在征集以“My Favorite City”为主题的英语短视频。请你给该活动的负责人Alan写一封邮件投稿，内容包括： 1.介绍作品； 2.表达期望。 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。 Dear Alan, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Alan, I’m Li Hua, an enthusiastic student from our school. I’m writing to submit my video on “My Favorite City” for our school website. In the video, I explore the beauty and cultural significance of Jinan, a city that truly fascinates visitors. The video highlights the picturesque Daming Lake, where vibrant lotus flowers bloom in the summer months, and the iconic Baotu Spring, renowned for its crystal clear waters. Additionally, the video features the city’s traditional architecture, offering a window into Jinan’s rich history and heritage. I truly hope that my video will be selected, as it will inspire students to experience the unique charm of Jinan. Thank you for your time. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给学校官网组织的以“My Favorite City”为主题的英语短视频征稿活动负责人Alan写一封邮件投稿，介绍自己的短视频并表达期望。 【详解】1.词汇积累 重要性：significance→importance 此外：additionally→in addition 真诚地：truly→sincerely 希望：hope→wish 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：I’m Li Hua, an enthusiastic student from our school. 拓展句：I’m Li Hua, who is an enthusiastic student from our school. 【点睛】【高分句型1】In the video, I explore the beauty and cultural significance of Jinan, a city that truly fascinates visitors.（运用了that引导的定语从句） 【高分句型2】The video highlights the picturesque Daming Lake, where vibrant lotus flowers bloom in the summer months, and the iconic Baotu Spring, renowned for its crystal clear waters.（运用了where引导的非限制性定语从句） 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。 Even before I finished dialing. I somehow knew I’d made a mistake. “You got the wrong number!” an old male voice snapped (厉声说) before the line went dead. Puzzled, I dialed again. “I said you got the wrong number!” came the voice. Once more the phone clicked in my ear. At that time, I worked for the New York City Police Department. A policeman is trained to be curious and concerned. So I dialed a third time. “Is this you again?” the man said. “Yeah, it’s me,” I answered. “I was wondering how you knew I had the wrong number before l even said anything? The only thing I can think of is...nobody ever calls you.” “You got it.” The phone went dead for the third time. Smiling, I dialed the man back. “Well,if nobody ever calls you, I thought maybe I should. ” At last, I had got through. Now he was curious. I told him who I was and asked who he was. “My name is Adolf Meth. I’m 88 years old, and I haven’t had this many wrong numbers in one day in 20 years!” We both laughed. We talked for 10 minutes. Everyone Adolf had been close to had died. Then we discovered we had something in common: he’d worked for the New York City Police Department for nearly 40 years. Telling me about his days there, he seemed interesting even friendly. I called Adolf the following afternoon and several days later. He shared fascinating memories of World Wars I and II, the Hindenburg disaster, and more. I was not just being kind to a lonely man. Talking to Adolf was important to me because I, too, had a big gap in my life. Raised in orphanages (孤儿院), I never had a father. Gradually, Adolf took on a kind of fatherly importance to me. I talked about my job and college courses, which I attended at night. Adolf warmed to the role of consultant. He often listened patiently and offered advice filled with the wisdom of a lifetime. 注意： (1) 续写词数应为150个左右； (2) 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 One evening, Adolf mentioned his 89th birthday was coming up. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I drove to his address to hand-deliver the present. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】例文 One evening, Adolf mentioned his 89th birthday was coming up. My heart ached at the thought of him spending it alone. After hanging up, I immediately went shopping and found a beautiful handcrafted leather journal, perfect for recording his lifetime of stories. On the cover, I engraved “Adolf’s Memoirs”. I knew this weathered yet sharp-minded man had decades of incredible experiences to preserve, from serving on New York’s streets to witnessing history untold. I did hope the gift might help him feel his life truly mattered. I drove to his address to hand-deliver the present. After I knocked at the door, it creaked open to reveal Adolf, thinner than I’d imagined but with eyes bright as ever. “Well, you’re not a wrong number this time,” he said, grinning. I presented my gift and his hands trembled as he stroked the leather journal. “Young man,” he finally said, voice trembling, “this is the first birthday present I’ve received since my wife passed away.” That afternoon, for the first time his house felt like a home — with laughter, not silence. 【解析】 【导语】文章以人物为线索展开，讲述作者（一名警察）因拨错号码结识了88岁的孤独老人Adolf。两人发现都曾在纽约警局工作，逐渐建立起深厚友谊。Adolf分享了丰富的人生经历，对这位在孤儿院长大的警察而言，他成为了一位重要的父亲般的导师。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①根据第一段首句“一天晚上，Adolf提到他89岁的生日快到了。”可知，接下来可描写作者打算给Adolf过生日，以及准备生日礼物的过程。 ②根据第二段首句“我开车到他的地址亲手送礼物。”可知，接下来可描写Adolf收到礼物后对作者表示感激，以及这份礼物对他的意义。 2.续写线索：Adolf89岁生日快到了——作者打算给他庆祝生日——购买笔记本作为礼物——驱车送礼物——Adolf对作者表示感激 3.词类激活 行为类 ①刻：engrave/carve ②重要：matter/count ③颤抖：tremble/shake 情绪类 ①心痛：heart ache/heart pain ②笑：grin/beam 【点睛】【高分句型1】 I knew this weathered yet sharp-minded man had decades of incredible experiences to preserve, from serving on New York’s streets to witnessing history untold. （运用了省略引导词that的宾语从句作knew的宾语，和动名词作宾语） 【高分句型2】 I presented my gift and his hands trembled as he stroked the leather journal.（运用了as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 $ 石嘴山市第一中学2025-2026学年第一学期高三年级12月考 英语试题 一、阅读理解 A At the end of 2024 a survey found that one of Americans’ top resolutions for the coming year was to read more. By this point, however, most will have given up on that aspiration, along with their dreams of perfectly toned muscles or a completed list of DIY projects. But all is not lost as the end of the year draws closer. We have rounded up four favourite novels published recently. Among our choices are a number of slim volumes: perfect for any determinedly bookish folk who still have an end-of-year reading target to hit. Drayton and Mackenzie. By Alexander Starritt. Two very different men meet as young adults. Both seek success, first as management consultants, then as entrepreneurs (企业家) in the field of green energy. As they navigate private pain and the unrest of the global financial crash, they increasingly value their friendship. Both characters are expertly drawn in this funny, touching story. Flashlight. By Susan Choi. One night, while on holiday in Japan, ten-year-old Louisa and her father go for a walk along a beach. The next day she is found half-dead and her parent has disappeared. At home in America, Louisa and her mother attempt to make sense of the mystery that rocked their lives. A story full of twists and turns. Sympathy Tower Tokyo. By Qudan Rie. Translated by Jesse Kirkwood. The winner of Japan's prestigious Akutagawa Prize, this novel is set in an imagined future and revolves around Sara, an architect tasked with designing a skyscraper in which convicted criminals can live in comfort. A bold interrogation of crime, punishment and redemption. What We Can Know. By Ian McEwan. A celebrated poet reads his latest work dedicated to his wife, at her birthday party. Then the poem goes missing. Later an academic search through archives is launched to track down the lost poem. His discovery yields an account of passion, murder and guilt. Ian McEwan combines a love story and a thrilling mystery to great effect. 1. Which is one of Americans’ top resolutions in 2025 according to the survey? A. Reading more volumes. B. Designing DIY items. C. Reading books as slim as possible. D. Spending less time working out. 2. What is recommended if you like reading something amusing? A. Flashlight. B. Drayton and Mackenzie. C. Sympathy Tower Tokyo. D. What We Can Know. 3. What do the last two books have in common? A. Both are award-winners. B. Both are concerned with crimes. C. Both talk about touching love stories. D. Both are set in an imaginary future world. B My undergraduate student needed advice after yet another failed experiment. Sitting across from me, she looked exhausted — frustrated even. I heard myself say, “This is part of research. You just have to push through.” But even as the words left my mouth, I felt uneasy. She nodded silently and shifted her posture. Afterward, she began showing up less frequently and eventually stopped coming altogether. I tried to explain it away: undergraduates sometimes get busy with coursework, lose interest or change direction, but deep down, I wondered what I could have done differently. I became a mentor (导师) during my second year of Ph. D. but didn’t get much guidance on how to do it. I learned only by doing. There were moments I felt proud of. One student started out quiet and unsure, but over time grew into a most independent and confident young researcher. Before graduating, she told me, “You are the reason I stuck with this.” That moment stayed with me. But so did the other one — the silence, the absences, the slow fade-out. Had I failed her? It wasn’t until the final year of my Ph. D. that I came across a leaflet for a mentorship training workshop. Skeptical at first, I decided to try it. The program, called Entering Mentoring, brought together graduate students for weekly discussions. For the first time, I had the space to explore the invisible labor and emotional complexity of mentoring. One session asked us to reflect on our own practices. I began to realize what might have been missing in my relationship with the student who had drifted away. I had never invited her to share her goals or concerns. I could have been more attentive to her unspoken struggles. After the workshop, I began changing how I interacted with students. I now start by asking how they’re doing, not just experimental details. This shift has led to more honest conversations. I’ve learned that good mentors are built through reflection and training. I wish I’d attended that workshop earlier, but I’m grateful I did at all. 4. What primarily caused the student’s withdrawal according to paragraph 1? A. Demanding research challenges. B. Heavy academic workload. C. Repetitive failures in research. D. Unaddressed inner struggles. 5. Why did the author mention the change of another student? A. To highlight the contrast in mentoring outcomes. B. To illustrate his lack of proper guidance. C. To showcase his pride in her achievement. D. To explain his own research breakthrough. 6. What did the workshop mainly focus on? A. Developing academic research skills. B. Encouraging discussions among graduate students. C. Exploring the interpersonal aspects of mentoring. D. Demonstrating diverse personal mentoring approaches. 7. Which of the following can best describe the author? A. Strict and intelligent. B. Disciplined but inexperienced. C. Thoughtful but self-doubting. D. Responsible and reflective. C A large beverage (饮料) company will be using over 4.1 billion kilograms of plastic a year by the year 2030, unless it stops using single-use plastic, according to a recent report from the conservation organization Oceana. Oceana also estimates that by 2030, an annual 602 million kilograms of the company’s plastic packaging will be polluting the world’s ocean and waterways. The report says that this amount is enough to fill the stomachs of 18 million blue whales. Oceana made its estimates using the company’s own reported data on its use of plastic packaging between 2018 and 2023, and a forecast of the company’s future sales growth based on past trends. A 2024 study found that a main product by the company is already the world’s worst plastic-polluting brand. Oceana points out the problem is the company’s use of single-use plastic instead of reusable packaging and that it should be solved first. Reusable bottles can be used up to 25 times if made of thicker plastic, and up to 50 times if made of glass. The company previously had a goal of using 25% reusable packaging by 2030, but announced that it had given up that goal at the end of 2024. Instead, the company says it will increase the use of recycled plastic in its packaging and increase the collection of single-use plastic bottles for further recycling. However, Oceana says that although the company has recently planned to rely on the use of recycled materials and collection of plastic for recycling, it won’t reduce the impact of its plastic use. The leader of Oceana said, “Single-use plastic is bad for the ocean, human health, and business. Recycling can’t solve the company’s out-of-control plastic problem. Reuse can.” “Single-use plastic bottles made with recycled content can — just like bottles made of original plastic — still cause ocean pollution and harm ocean life,” he added. As well as harming sea life, plastic use is also harmful to human health. Several studies have connected plastic pollution and microplastics to serious health conditions, such as cancer, heart disease, and dementia (痴呆). 8. How does the author introduce the topic of the text? A. By raising questions. B. By citing a book. C. By making a prediction. D. By reporting historical statistics. 9. Why does the author mention “18 million blue whales” in paragraph 2? A. To report the data of the injured whales. B. To prove the success of wildlife conservation. C. To present the company’s future sales growth. D. To show the shocking amount of plastic waste. 10. What does Oceana suggest the company do to reduce plastic pollution? A. Collect single-use plastic bottles. B. Reduce production to cut plastic use. C. Invest in new plastic-degrading technologies. D. Replace single-use plastic with reusable packaging. 11. What is Oceana’s attitude to the company’s new plan? A Supportive. B. Optimistic. C. Doubtful. D. Unconcerned. D There’s nothing like a boiling hot summer with an energetic small child to make you completely aware of the need for outdoor space. And, if you are able-bodied, there’s nothing like having a child to make you look at public spaces differently. Steps instead of ramps (斜坡). A lack of benches (长凳) for giving a baby their snack. No access to changing tables. No fences or gates dividing walking-only space from a busy road. Before your eyes, the urban environment becomes transformed and often unwelcoming. It’s no wonder, then, that the commercialized “public” spaces that have become common across cities start to feel appealing. Before I had a child, I disliked the new development at Coal Drops Yard in London’s King’s Cross. Walking around it when it reopened, I felt it was cold. Now it feels safe and it is full of children shouting with joy as they run in and out of the fountains. It’s a child-friendly space that isn’t child-dominated: from the food market where adults dine to the outdoor cinema where adults watch movies, it feels happily shared. But in the UK, actual public, child-friendly spaces, as opposed to commercialized public spaces, are rare. We should look to other countries, China, for example. We might never have the fine weather or culture that makes us a society gathered around a public square, but those countries’ designs for public spaces and how they integrate children’s play with adult socialising, such as creating those lovely shaded playgrounds lined with cafe tables, are inspiring. To an extent, they exist that way because there’s a recognition that during hot summer days, the evenings become a time for everyone, with spaces used for adult dining and children’s play. That is increasingly becoming the case here, too. It feels as though it’s becoming more common to see children in the playground until quite late in the evening. Surely there has to be a middle ground, a public space that meets the needs of both adults and children during the light evenings that feels safe and inclusive. 12. What problem does the author highlight about public places? A. The unfriendliness to families with kids. B. The weakness in space management. C. The risk of getting new parents injured. D. The disregard for children’s health. 13. How does the author find Coal Drops Yard now? A. Noisy. B. Adult-centered. C. Welcoming. D. Profit-driven. 14. Why does the author mention other countries in paragraph 3? A. To praise their culture. B. To criticize British society. C. To analyze private spaces. D. To offer successful models. 15. What does the author advocate in the end? A. Building evening playgrounds. B. Adding shaded areas to parks. C. Creating public spaces for all ages. D. Using public places more often. 阅读短文，从给出的7个选项中选出5个适当的选项填入空格 Guide to Growing Strawberries Strawberries are very easy to grow in almost all climates and soils, and probably are an ideal plant for gardeners. Strawberries grow very quickly under the right conditions, and several plants can produce hundreds of delicate berries. ____16____. In fact, with proper planting and care, nearly anyone can become a successful strawberry gardener. ____17____ There are three main strawberry types: June-bearing, ever-bearing, and day-neutral. In short, Ever-bearing and day-neutrals typically yield less and smaller berries overall than June-bearing strawberry varieties. ____18____. If you want fresh berries all year long and don't mind picking smaller and fewer, choose day-neutral or ever-bearing varieties. If you need a lot of berries, choose June-bearing varieties. Planting strawberries in the garden To better grow strawberries in the garden, you just need to familiarize yourself with their needs such as soil, location. The soil is probably the most important factor that determines the success of the strawberry harvest. They grow best in well-drained soil, with a PH value between 5.5 and 6.5. ____19____. They are also sensitive to light and heat, which means that they need to be planted in places well-lit and reliably protected from cold winds. Fertilizing, watering and care Strawberry plants need a lot of nitrogen (氮) in early spring and again in late autumn. Ideally, you have prepared the soil before planting the strawberries by adding fertilizer. ____20____. The strawberry places high demands on its water supply. Water your straw-berry plants with about 1 inch of water each week. Water the base of the plant rather than fruits and leaves. Harvesting For the best flavor and texture, harvest your strawberries when it is dry and cool. A. Choosing the right variety. B. And however, growing strawberries is not hard. C. Strawberries grow best in a sunny, sheltered spot in the garden. D. Considering these characteristics will determine which type you need. E. Generally, strawberry varieties can grow on practically all garden soils. F. This will allow you to reduce or remove the amount of additional fertilizer your plants need. G. The nutritional needs of strawberries are not very high and garden soils are usually rich in nutrients. 二、完形填空 The debate championship was fast approaching, and the team was in intense training in their school debate room. Zac, a key member, ____21____ late for their first practice. He apologized quickly, saying, “It won’t ____22____ again.” But Nina, his partner, worried his poor ____23____ would ruin their chance to win. Days later, Zac came late once more, tired. During the practice, Zac couldn’t respond clearly. ____24____, Nina called him out in front of the team. “What’s wrong? Do you even ____25____?” Zac’s jaw tightened — he dug in his pocket like he wanted to show them something, then ____26____, speaking softly “I’m sorry” before leaving, not noticing a hospital bill slip out of his pocket. That evening, when tidying up the room, Nina ____27____ the bill — it was for Zac’s mom, who’d been rushed to the emergency room. Filled with ____28____, she showed Zac the bill the next day, and asked about his mom — that’s when he ____29____ opened up. Zac explained no one else could care for his mom, so he had to divide his ____30____ among the hospital, school, and practice. On hearing this, Nina’s initial ____31____ totally disappeared, replaced by ____32____ at her mistake. She’d been so set on the championship that she missed Zac’s ____33____. She apologized and worked with their coach on a ____34____ practice schedule. That event taught Nina that teamwork isn’t just about pursuing a win — it’s about ____35____ what others are hiding. 21. A. showed up B. called in C. came back D. checked out 22. A. change B. happen C. work D. help 23. A. memory B. experience C. performance D. explanation 24. A. Nervous B. Embarrassed C. Angry D. Discouraged 25. A. listen B. succeed C. search D. care 26. A. froze B. commented C. waited D. counted 27. A. ignored B. avoided C. threw D. spotted 28. A. misunderstanding B. anxiety C. disappointment D. confusion 29. A. easily B. finally C. naturally D. eagerly 30. A. patience B. space C. time D. money 31. A. confidence B. interest C. annoyance D. sorrow 32. A. hesitation B. regret C. delay D. comparison 33. A. progress B. assignments C. initiative D. struggles 34 A. busy B. positive C. safe D. flexible 35. A. noticing B. tolerating C. adopting D. remembering 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。 I’ve been skateboarding since I was a child, and for me, it’s much more than just a hobby — it’s an essential part of who I am, ____36____ (connect) me with an energetic community of like-minded individuals. Arriving in Beijing as a 20-year-old from Germany, I found skateboarding to be my compass (指南针) in exploring this vast and ____37____ (familiar) city. My first impression of Beijing was its____38____(combine) of ancient buildings and modern architecture, which provided a mix of skate spots. This contrasted with the skate parks back home in Europe, which, while well-designed and functional,____39____ (lack) the historical depth and diversity found in Beijing. The skateboarding community in Beijing has also taken me ____40____ surprise. I remember the first time going out on a street skating session with my Canadian friend. I had some concerns ____41____(initial), fearing that people might be a bit ____42____(reserve) around me — a foreigner. Yet, my worries turned out to be unnecessary. It’s this shared passion for skateboarding ____43____ binds this community together tightly across the globe. While China’s skateboarding scene is still developing, it’s expanding rapidly. Local skaters, many of ____44____ have drawn inspiration from Western skate culture, are eager to carve out their own identities _____45_____ make meaningful contributions to the global skateboarding scene. 三、写作 46. 假定你是某国际学校的学生李华，你校官网正在征集以“My Favorite City”为主题的英语短视频。请你给该活动的负责人Alan写一封邮件投稿，内容包括： 1.介绍作品； 2.表达期望。 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。 Dear Alan, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整短文。 Even before I finished dialing. I somehow knew I’d made a mistake. “You got the wrong number!” an old male voice snapped (厉声说) before the line went dead. Puzzled, I dialed again. “I said you got the wrong number!” came the voice. Once more the phone clicked in my ear. At that time, I worked for the New York City Police Department. A policeman is trained to be curious and concerned. So I dialed a third time. “Is this you again?” the man said. “Yeah, it’s me,” I answered. “I was wondering how you knew I had the wrong number before l even said anything? The only thing I can think of is...nobody ever calls you.” “You got it.” The phone went dead for the third time. Smiling, I dialed the man back. “Well,if nobody ever calls you, I thought maybe I should. ” At last, I had got through. Now he was curious. I told him who I was and asked who he was. “My name is Adolf Meth. I’m 88 years old, and I haven’t had this many wrong numbers in one day in 20 years!” We both laughed. We talked for 10 minutes. Everyone Adolf had been close to had died. Then we discovered we had something in common: he’d worked for the New York City Police Department for nearly 40 years. Telling me about his days there, he seemed interesting even friendly. I called Adolf the following afternoon and several days later. He shared fascinating memories of World Wars I and II, the Hindenburg disaster, and more. I was not just being kind to a lonely man. Talking to Adolf was important to me because I, too, had a big gap in my life. Raised in orphanages (孤儿院), I never had a father. Gradually, Adolf took on a kind of fatherly importance to me. I talked about my job and college courses, which I attended at night. Adolf warmed to the role of consultant. He often listened patiently and offered advice filled with the wisdom of a lifetime. 注意： (1) 续写词数应为150个左右； (2) 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 One evening Adolf mentioned his 89th birthday was coming up. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I drove to his address to hand-deliver the present. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $