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How did your lecture go, duncan? Quite well. I could tell the students didn't understand some of the physics terms, so I try to keep IT simple for them. I didn't go into any difficult math or english expressions. How did your lecture go, duncan? Quite well, I could tell the students didn't understand some of the physics terms, so I try to keep IT simple for them. I didn't go into any difficult math or english expressions. So why do you want to publish your book with us? Well, your focuses on fictional novels, and you know your audience. true. We are the biggest novel publisher in the country. Yes, my husband has read many of your books. The good news is that he might be buying your book soon. Does that mean you're going to publish IT? Yes, but we'd like you to sign a deal not only for this book, but also for your next to. oh, that sounds very generous. But do you mind if I discuss this with my agent? First. please take your time. So why do you want to publish your book with us? Well, your focuses on fictional novels, and you know your audience. true. We are the biggest novel publisher in . the country. Yes, my husband has read many of your books. The good news is that he might be buying your book soon. Does that mean you're going to publish IT? Yes, but we'd like you to sign a deal not only for this book, but also for your next to. oh, that sounds very generous. But do you mind if I discuss this with my agent first. please take your time. Environmental health department Janet running speaking, how may I help you? Hello, i'm new to the area, and i'm trying to find out . how the waste and recycling system works. Am I write that? Rubbish is collected on wednesday, and recyclable materials such as paper. cardboard and glass are collected on thursdays. No, sir, you need to put your rubbish bin on the roadside in front of your house by seven am every thursday, and you're recycling bin at the same location by seven every friday. On both those days, our vehicles will be there sometime between seven AM and five P. M. Oh, I see. Thank you very much for your help. No problem. Sir, have a nice day. Just one more thing. janne. I heard the garden waste is going to be collected soon. Could you give me a few details about . that environmental health department? Janet running, speaking, how may I help you? Hello, i'm new to the area, and i'm trying to find out how the . waste and recycling system works. Am I write that? Rubbing is collected on wednesday and recyclable materials such as paper. cardboard and glass are collected on thursdays. No, sir, you need to put your rubbish bin on the roadside in front of your house by seven AM every thursday. and you're recycling bin at the same location by seven every friday. On both those days, our vehicles will be there sometime between seven AM and five P. M. Oh, I see. Thank you very much for . your help. No problem. Sir, have a nice day. Just one more thing, Janet. I heard that garden waste is going to be collected soon. Could you give me a few details about that? The event will take place in may, so we're letting the team know two months in advance. make sure they know that they have to reply by the end of April. okay? The event will take place in may, so we're letting the team know two months in advance. make sure they know that they have to reply by . the end of April OK. Excuse me, I think i'm lost. Could you tell me where the library? Sure, walk past the student center and turn left when you see the south building. Next you'll find IT right across the north building. Excuse me, I think i'm lost. Could you tell me where the library is? Sure, walk past the student center and turn left when you see the south building. Next you'll find IT right across the north building. 2025-2026学年第一学期期末学业质量检测 高二英语试题 注意事项： 1. 本试卷分听力和笔试两部分。考生先作答听力部分(1-20小题)，然后作答笔试部分(21小题开始)。答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名和考生号填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在相应位置。本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 2. 考生将听力部分答案写在英语听力答题卡上，笔试部分答案写在英语笔试试题卡上。写在试卷上无效。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共5小题;每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where is the library? A. Opposite the North Building. B. Next to the Student Center. C. Beside the South Building. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: Excuse me, I think I’m lost. Could you tell me where the library is? M: Sure. Walk past the Student Center, and turn left when you see the South Building. Next, you’ll find it right across the North Building. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What was Duncan’s lecture mainly about? A. English. B. Math. C. Physics. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: How did your lecture go, Duncan? M: Quite well. I could tell the students didn’t understand some of the physics terms, so I tried to keep it simple for them. I didn’t go into any difficult math or English expressions. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why is Tom mainly speaking to Dana? A. To plan a vacation. B. To make a shopping list. C. To propose an adjustment to a plan. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: Excuse me, Dana. May I make a suggestion about your marketing proposal? W: Sure, Tom. What are you thinking? M: Let’s begin our sales plan in December. That way, we can take advantage of the holiday shopping season. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 When will the team know about the event? A. In March. B. In April. C. In May. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】M: The event will take place in May, so we’re letting the team know two months in advance. W: Make sure they know that they have to reply by the end of April. M: OK. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How might the woman feel? A. Excited. B. Calm. C. Annoyed. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: I can hardly hear the singer. Those fans are crazy! M: Aren’t you excited to be here? W: No! My brother made me come here I would rather have stayed at home and read a book. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Boss and employee. C. Publisher and author. 7. What has surprised the woman? A. A job offer. B. A three-book deal proposal. C. A recommendation of diverse books. 【答案】6. C 7. B 【解析】 【原文】M: So why do you want to publish your book with us? W: Well, your focus is on fictional novels, and you know your audience. M: True, we are the biggest novel publisher in the country. W: Yes, my husband has read many of your books. M: The good news is that he might be buying your book soon. W: Does that mean you’re going to publish it? M: Yes, but we’d like you to sign a deal not only for this book but also for your next two. W: Oh, that sounds very generous! But do you mind if I discuss it with my agent first? M: Please take your time. 听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a library. B. In a classroom. C. On a playing field. 9. What happened to the man? A. He got hurt when playing football. B. He didn’t finish his homework. C. He failed the history project. 【答案】8. B 9. A 【解析】 【原文】W: Did you enjoy your little holiday? M: Oh, ha ha. Have I missed much? W: Not really, assuming you have done all the homework Miss Baker sent? M: Yes, I have done the reading for English and finished the math homework. It would be great if you could go through this new history project with me. W: Sure. Let’s go to the library after lunch, and I’ll try to explain it. M: Thanks. W: So, how’s the leg? M: Improving. It doesn’t hurt as much anymore. W: I’ve never broken a bone before. Was it painful? M: Honestly, I didn’t really feel the pain until later. At the time, I was just sick over the fact that I had to leave the field when the team was losing by nine points! W: Football is a dangerous sport! M: It sure is! 听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. Who is Jean probably? A. An environmental expert. B. A government worker. C. A cleaner. 11. When are recyclable materials collected? A. On Wednesdays. B. On Thursdays. C. On Fridays. 12. What will Jean probably do next? A. Explain another service. B. Say goodbye and hang up. C. Refer the man to another place. 【答案】10. B 11. C 12. A 【解析】 【原文】W: Environmental Health Department, Jean Reynolds speaking. How may I help you? M: Hello, I’m new to the area, and I’m trying to find out how the waste and recycling system works. Am I right that rubbish is collected on Wednesdays, and recyclable materials such as paper, cardboard, and glass are collected on Thursdays? W: No, sir. You need to put your rubbish bin on the roadside in front of your house by 7 a.m. every Thursday, and your recycling bin at the same location by 7 a.m. every Friday. On both those days, our vehicles will be there sometime between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. M: Oh, I see. Thank you very much for your help. W: No problem, sir. Have a nice day. M: Just one more thing, Jean. I heard that garden waste is going to be collected soon. Could you give me a few details about that? 听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. What is the main topic of the conversation? A. The man’s business skills. B. The man’s start-up experiences. C. The man’s educational background. 14. How did the man make money at age 16? A. By providing products for villagers. B. By making shoes in a factory. C. By working on a farm. 15. What is special about the man’s business school? A. It’s only open to university students. B. It’s led by business experts. C. It’s free for students. 16. What did the man do when he turned 30? A. He bought a house. B. He saw his business fail. C. He started a computer company. 【答案】13. B 14. A 15. B 16. B 【解析】 【原文】W: You’re a very successful businessman. Did either of your parents have their own business? M: No. My dad was a farm worker and my mom worked at a shoe factory. W: Tell me how you first started to make money. M: Well, when I was 16, I started ordering goods from factories and selling them to people in remote villages. W: And you made good money from that? M: Yes. By the age of 25, I’d bought my parents their own house. W: I’ve heard that you are starting a school teaching business skills. What is that about? M: You heard right. The idea of the school is to teach business skills to teenagers aged 16 to 19. W: How is it different from regular university business classes? M: Well, all the teachers are proven business leaders. Our students will learn real-world skills and tips that the teachers used in their businesses. W: Is that to try and help them avoid mistakes that you have made? Like your computer company in your late 20s, for example? M: Ha ha! Yes, that was a failure. It was the worst gift I could have gotten for my 30th birthday, but it taught me some valuable lessons. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. What does the speaker like best about writing to Dominique? A. She can build a friendship with her. B. She can learn about other cultures. C. She can improve her language skills. 18. What nationality is the speaker likely to be? A French. B. Canadian. C. Chinese. 19. Why do the speaker and Dominique rarely exchange gifts? A. Gifts are expensive. B. Shipping takes too long. C. They want to save money for their trips. 20. What is the latest topic of conversation between the speaker and Dominique? A. Traditional festivals. B. School lessons. C. Exchange trips. 【答案】17. A 18. C 19. B 20. C 【解析】 【原文】There are many different methods to try when it comes to learning a new language — classes, apps, and even trips abroad are all popular and recommended. But there’s one quite old-fashioned method that I highly recommend — getting yourself a pen pal! I first met my pen pal through French lessons at school. Her name is Dominique, and she lives in Quebec, Canada. We’ve been writing to each other for two years, and it’s been great. As well as helping to improve my French, I’ve learned so much about her culture and lifestyle, and the best part is, we’re now close friends. In return, I tell her about my life and help her with her Chinese. We mainly use email but sometimes we’ll send each other letters and gifts. They can take up to three months to arrive, though, so we only do this once in a while, usually at Christmas and during Chinese New Year. I recently spoke to her on the phone to discuss our upcoming exchange trips to each other’s countries. It was so cool to hear her voice! My spoken French needs some work, so I’m looking forward to the trip! 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2. 5分，满分37. 5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Head of Research Salary: £55,271 We are looking for a Head of Research to manage the CWU Research Department and Information Centre. You would be required to exercise control of all research work of the department and manage a team of three researchers and four support staff. The person appointed would be expected to carry out research work of a strategic nature across the range of businesses in which the CWU has membership and to contribute to the strategic thinking and direction of the union as a whole. You will need proven line management skills, especially in managing and motivating a team; a high level of skill, holding a good degree in a related subject or other similar experience; a high level of mathematical and calculating skills; the ability to produce high quality work under pressure; a commitment to our knowledge of the trade union movement and social democratic politics; and knowledge and/or experience of the postal and telecommunications industry. To apply, please demand an application pack by emailing hr@cuwu.org or by telephoning HR (Human Resources) on 020 8971 7482. When applying, please state your source. Closing Date for Applications: 4th August Anticipated interview date: 17th August No agencies please. 21. In which column of a newspaper could we find this advertisement? A. Arts. B. Sales. C. News. D. Jobs. 22. Which of the following is a must-have requirement for the Head of Research role? A. A master’s degree in a related subject. B. The ability to do all mathematical and calculating work. C. A commitment to trade union movement and social democracy. D. Rich experience in both postal and telecommunications industries. 23. If you want to apply for this position, you can do all EXCEPT________. A. Ask an agency for an application form B. dial 020 8971 7482 for more information C. email hr@cuwu.org for an application pack D. send in your application before 4th August 【答案】21. D 22. C 23. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。本文是一则招聘研究主管的广告，介绍了薪资、职责及任职要求，要求应聘者通过指定方式申请，截止日期为8月4日，且不接受中介。 【21题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“We are looking for a Head of Research to manage the CWU Research Department and Information Centre. You would be required to exercise control of all research work of the department and manage a team of three researchers and four support staff.(我们正在寻找一位研究部门主管，负责管理CWU研究部及信息中心。您需要全面掌控该部门的所有研究工作，并领导一个由三名研究人员和四名辅助人员组成的团队)”以及文章内容可知，本文是一则招聘研究主管的广告，介绍了薪资、职责及任职要求，要求应聘者通过指定方式申请，截止日期为8月4日，且不接受中介，推测文章选自报纸的“招聘/工作”栏目。故选D。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“a commitment to our knowledge of the trade union movement and social democratic politics; (对工会运动和社会民主政治的承诺，或对其有相应的了解)”可知，对工会运动和社会民主的投入是研究部门主管职位的必备要求。故选C。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“No agencies please. (请勿通过中介机构)”可知，A选项“向代理机构索要一份申请表”无法申请。故选A。 B In January 1998, 6-year-old Ryan sat in his first grade classroom. He was shocked to learn that many people in developing African countries couldn’t get enough clean water. Not only did they not have a water fountain a few steps from the classroom, like he did, but he learned millions of African children also got sick and some even died because of polluted water. That day, Ryan decided to do something. At first, he cleaned windows and did gardening for his family and neighbors. After four months, he saved $70—a fortune to a 6-year-old. He thought it was enough to build a well in Africa. However, when he gave the money to a charity, he was told that it actually cost $2,000 to build a well. Seventy dollars was only enough for a hand pump. Ryan understood that a hand pump wouldn’t help the children. What they needed was a well dug near their homes. Two thousand dollars was a lot of money, but Ryan didn’t give up. He was determined to help other children have clean water. He started to ask for help from his classmates and neighbors and persuaded them to donate money. At the same time, a friend of Ryan’s mother helped make his story go public. After several months, Ryan had raised the $2,000, with which a well was built at a primary school in Uganda. Later, Ryan set up a foundation to encourage more people to help. Many inspired people gave him their support. Ryan’s foundation continues to attract support from more and more people, so the work of building more wells can go on. Today, over 800,000 people in 16 countries across Africa have benefited from the life-changing gift of clean and safe water. 24. What made Ryan decide to help people in Africa? A. His family’s involvement in charity. B. A desire to build a well for his family. C. Learning about the shortage of clean water. D. Being inspired by his classmates’ selfless act. 25. How did Ryan eventually raise the $2,000 needed for well? A. By asking for donations. B. By doing extra chores. C. By switching to the media. D By turning to his parents. 26. Which of the following best describes Ryan? A. Humorous and helpful. B. Determined and influential. C. Smart and interesting. D. Easygoing and considerate. 27. What does the author intend to tell us? A. Water is the life-changing gift. B. Donating money can change the world. C. A little kid can make a difference. D. Children should be taught about charity. 【答案】24. C 25. A 26. B 27. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了6岁男孩Ryan如何通过自己的努力，为非洲的孩子们筹集资金，建造水井，提供干净饮用水的故事。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段中的“He was shocked to learn that many people in developing African countries couldn’t get enough clean water. Not only did they not have a water fountain a few steps from the classroom, like he did, but he learned millions of African children also got sick and some even died because of polluted water. That day, Ryan decided to do something.(当他得知许多非洲发展中国家的人们无法获得足够的干净水源时，他震惊不已。他了解到，不像自己教室几步之遥就有饮水机，数百万非洲儿童还因饮用受污染的水而生病，甚至死亡。那天，瑞安决定要做点什么。)”可知，Ryan帮助非洲人民的动机来源于他得知许多非洲国家缺乏干净水源。故选C。 【25题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段中的“He started to ask for help from his classmates and neighbors and persuaded them to donate money.(他开始向同学和邻居求助，并说服他们捐款。)”可知，Ryan最终通过募捐筹集到了在乌干达打一口井所需的2000美元。故选A。 【26题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“Two thousand dollars was a lot of money, but Ryan didn’t give up.(两千美元是一笔不小的数目，但Ryan并未放弃。)”可知，他是有决心的；根据最后一段“Ryan’s foundation continues to attract support from more and more people, so the work of building more wells can go on. Today, over 800,000 people in 16 countries across Africa have benefited from the life-changing gift of clean and safe water.(瑞安的基金会继续吸引着越来越多人的支持，因此建更多井的工作得以持续进行。如今，非洲16个国家的80多万人已经受益于这份改变生活的礼物——干净安全的水。)”可知，他是有影响力的，因此可用determined和influential来描述他，故选B。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“In January 1998, 6-year-old Ryan sat in his first grade classroom.(1998年1月，6岁的瑞安坐在一年级教室里。)”和最后一段“Later, Ryan set up a foundation to encourage more people to help. Many inspired people gave him their support. Ryan’s foundation continues to attract support from more and more people, so the work of building more wells can go on. Today, over 800,000 people in 16 countries across Africa have benefited from the life-changing gift of clean and safe water.(后来，瑞安成立了一个基金会，鼓励更多人伸出援手。许多受到鼓舞的人纷纷给予他支持。瑞安的基金会继续吸引着越来越多人的支持，因此建更多井的工作得以持续进行。如今，非洲16个国家的80多万人已经受益于这份改变生活的礼物——干净安全的水。)”可知，本文主要讲的是6岁男孩Ryan如何通过自己的努力，为非洲的孩子们筹集资金，建造水井，提供干净饮用水的故事，因此作者想要告诉我们一个孩子也能有所作为。故选C。 C From childhood, we’re always told to forgive people who hurt us, because it’s the right thing to do. We’re taught that forgiveness is a good quality, and the only way to truly move on and heal. But forgiving someone isn’t always the best choice for us. In fact, if someone hurts you deeply and your relationship isn’t healthy, trying to “fix” things can be more harmful than helpful. Most of us think forgiving wrongdoers means letting go of bad feelings like anger. But actually, it makes us ignore our own feelings and change our bottom lines — we have to say “it’s OK” when it really isn’t. And if someone doesn’t make you feel valued or safe, forgiving them can make you lose respect for yourself. A study in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology called this “the doormat effect”. It found that people who forgave unvarying partners had less self-respect and a weaker sense of self. If you keep forgiving wrongdoers, it might make them keep hurting you. That’s what James K McNulty’s study was about. He studied 72 newly married couples, looking at how they forgave hurtful acts, and if this changed the wrongdoer’s behavior. He found that when one partner forgave easily, the other was more likely to keep doing harm. This is because facing action results makes people change, but easy forgiveness lets them avoid it. Forgiving serious repeated hurts feels cruel or physical harm does more harm than good. What if we don’t see forgiveness as a quick fix, like a magic pill? Instead, we just accept what has happened as it is. By doing this, we can focus on understanding what really happened and deal with it in our own way. We won’t feel like we owe anything to the person who hurt us, but at least it’s all about us and what we need to get better. 28. What will happen if we forgive a wrongdoer according to “the doormat effect”? A. We’ll be free from negative thoughts. B. The relationship will be strengthened. C. The wrongdoer will change his behavior. D. We’ll have less self-respect and self-awareness. 29. How does the writer mainly illustrate his argument? A. By making comparisons. B. By listing examples. C. By citing research results. D. By giving definitions. 30 What can be concluded from James K McNulty’s research? A. Forgiving wrongdoers stops their hurtful acts. B. Facing the results of hurtful acts is bad for people. C. Ignoring serious hurts makes wrongdoers stop harming others. D. Forgiving easily stops wrongdoers from changing their behavior. 31. What does the writer suggest readers do? A. Forgive and forget. B. Learn to take the situation as it is. C. Focus on yourself. D. Keep on good terms with wrongdoers. 【答案】28. D 29. C 30. D 31. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章指出，盲目原谅伤害自己的人不仅会降低自尊（产生“擦鞋垫效应”），还会纵容对方继续犯错。作者建议我们应接受现实，关注自身需求，而非将原谅视为唯一的解决之道。 【28题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“It found that people who forgave unvarying partners had less self-respect and a weaker sense of self.(研究发现，那些能够原谅始终如一的伴侣的人，往往自尊心较弱，自我意识也较为淡薄)”可知，“擦鞋垫效应”会导致原谅者的自尊心和自我意识降低。故选D。 【29题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“A study in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology called this “the doormat effect”. It found that people who forgave unvarying partners had less self-respect and a weaker sense of self.(《人格与社会心理学杂志》上的一项研究将此现象称为“擦鞋垫效应”。研究发现，那些能够原谅始终如一的伴侣的人，往往自尊心较弱，自我意识也较为淡薄)”以及第三段“That’s what James K McNulty’s study was about. He studied 72 newly married couples, looking at how they forgave hurtful acts, and if this changed the wrongdoer’s behavior. He found that when one partner forgave easily, the other was more likely to keep doing harm.(这就是詹姆斯·K·麦克纳尔蒂的研究内容。他研究了 72 对新婚夫妇，考察他们如何原谅那些造成伤害的行为，以及这种行为是否能改变犯错一方的行为。他发现，当一方能够轻易原谅时，另一方则更有可能继续做出伤害行为)”可知，作者主要通过引用研究结果来阐述观点。故选C。 【30题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“He found that when one partner forgave easily, the other was more likely to keep doing harm. This is because facing action results makes people change, but easy forgiveness lets them avoid it.(他发现，如果一方能够轻易地原谅对方，那么另一方就更有可能继续做出伤害行为。这是因为面对后果会促使人们做出改变，而轻易的原谅则让他们得以逃避后果)”可知，轻易原谅会阻止犯错者改变其行为。故选D。 【31题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“What if we don’t see forgiveness as a quick fix, like a magic pill? Instead, we just accept what has happened as it is.(倘若我们不将宽恕视为一种能迅速解决问题的简单方法，比如一种神奇的灵药，而是选择接受已经发生的事情的本来面目，那会怎样呢？)”可知，作者建议读者学会接受现状。故选B。 B The Amazon rainforest is often described as the “lungs of the planet”. Stretching across nine nations, it provides shelter for millions of species and stores large amounts of carbon. Despite climate change and deforestation (砍伐森林), new research has revealed a surprising discovery: the trees themselves are growing larger. A team of nearly 100 researchers monitored tree sizes in 188 plots across the Amazon rainforest between 1971 and 2015. They found that the average tree size — including both small and large trees — increased by 3. 3 percent every decade. The growth is linked to the rising levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2). “Large trees are hugely beneficial in absorbing atmospheric CO2, which in turn acts as a fertilizer to nourish them. The increased availability of atmospheric CO2 due to climate change serves to boost photosynthesis (光合作用), speeding up tree growth,” joint lead author Adriane Esquivel-Muelbert said. While the growth of trees brings positive news, the research also warns of significant risks. Trees may become more susceptible to other climate-driven factors, such as drought, heat and wildfire. Human activities like deforestation and the expansion of roads and farms could also reduce the trees’ ability to absorb CO2. “Although our research has shown that trees in undamaged forests are still increasing in size, any benefits of this in terms of the carbon sink can be easily cancelled out by deforestation and logging impacts. Our results suggest that the Amazon rainforest can handle climate change really well. My fear is that this ability won’t matter at all unless we can stop deforestation itself,” Esquivel-Muelbert said. 32. Why is the Amazon rainforest called the “lungs of the planet”? A. It has the most trees among all forests in the world. B. Its trees can produce more oxygen than other plants. C. It is the largest forest that stretches across nine nations. D. It is home to millions of species and holds much carbon. 33. What is paragraph 3 mainly about? A. The results of climate change. B. Reasons for the increase in tree size. C. Essential conditions for tree growth. D. The key role of trees in storing CO2. 34. What does the underlined word “susceptible” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A. Sensitive. B. Tolerant. C. Tough. D. Beneficial. 35. Which would be the best title for the passage? A. Amazon Trees Grow Bigger with More CO2 B. The Amazon Rainforest: Growth and Risks C. Deforestation: A Big Threat to the Amazon D. How to Keep CO2 in the Amazon Rainforest 【答案】32. D 33. B 34. A 35. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了研究发现亚马逊雨林树木因二氧化碳增加而变大，但这一积极现象面临砍伐和气候灾害的严重威胁，只有停止砍伐才能维持其碳汇功能。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“The Amazon rainforest is often described as the “lungs of the planet”. Stretching across nine nations, it provides shelter for millions of species and stores large amounts of carbon.(亚马逊雨林常被称为“地球之肺”。它横跨九个国家，为数百万种生物提供了栖息之所，并储存了大量的碳)”可知，亚马逊雨林被称为“地球之肺”是因为这里栖息着数百万种生物，并储存了大量的碳。故选D。 【33题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第三段“The growth is linked to the rising levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2). “Large trees are hugely beneficial in absorbing atmospheric CO2, which in turn acts as a fertilizer to nourish them. The increased availability of atmospheric CO2 due to climate change serves to boost photosynthesis (光合作用), speeding up tree growth,” joint lead author Adriane Esquivel-Muelbert said.(这种增长与大气中二氧化碳（CO2）含量的上升有关。“大树在吸收大气中的二氧化碳方面具有极大的作用，而二氧化碳又起到了一种肥料的作用，滋养着它们。由于气候变化导致大气中二氧化碳的含量增加，这有助于促进光合作用，从而加快树木的生长速度。”共同第一作者阿德里安娜·埃斯奎维尔-穆尔伯特说道)”可知，第三段主要讲的是森林树木变大的原因。故选B。 【34题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“While the growth of trees brings positive news, the research also warns of significant risks.(虽然树木的生长带来了好消息，但这项研究同时也指出了诸多潜在风险)”以及后文“such as drought, heat and wildfire(例如干旱、高温和野火)”可知，后文列举了“干旱、高温和野火”等气候因素。这表明树木可能更容易受到这些灾害的伤害，由此可知，划线词意思是“敏感的，易受影响的”。故选A。 【35题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“The Amazon rainforest is often described as the “lungs of the planet”. Stretching across nine nations, it provides shelter for millions of species and stores large amounts of carbon. Despite climate change and deforestation (砍伐森林), new research has revealed a surprising discovery: the trees themselves are growing larger. (亚马逊雨林常被称为“地球之肺”。它横跨九个国家，为数百万种生物提供了栖息地，并储存了大量的碳。尽管面临气候变化和森林砍伐等问题，新的研究却揭示了一个令人惊讶的发现：树木自身的体积正在增大)”结合文章主要说明了研究发现亚马逊雨林树木因二氧化碳增加而变大，但这一积极现象面临砍伐和气候灾害的严重威胁，只有停止砍伐才能维持其碳汇功能。可知，B选项“亚马逊雨林：生长与风险”最符合文章标题。故选B。 第二节(共6小题;每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Public speaking is not only about what you say, but how you say it — particularly through body language, which plays a key role in communication. ____36____ Here are some essential body language techniques and how you can use them to enhance your public speaking. Maintain Eye Contact Making direct eye contact is essential in any conversation. It creates a genuine connection and builds trust with your audience. ____37____ Practice maintaining eye contact with individuals during your speaking practice sessions to become more comfortable and natural in front of an audience. ____38____ Good posture conveys confidence and authority as a speaker. Stand or sit up straight with your shoulders back to project a sense of strength and assurance. Avoid crossing your arms, as this can make you appear defensive. Instead, keep your arms relaxed at your sides or use them to emphasize points during your speech, which helps to reinforce your message. Use Gestures Wisely Gestures can significantly enhance your speech by illustrating key points and making it more dynamic. ____39____ Overusing gestures can distract from your message. Practice using gestures that feel natural and match with the content of your speech to maintain a strong, focused connection with your audience. Control Your Tone of Voice Body language isn’t just physical; it also includes the tone of your voice. Practice varying your pitch, pace, and volume to keep your audience engaged. A flat voice can make even the most interesting topic sound dull. ____40____ A. Focus on an posture B. Act with proper posture C. It also signals that you value their presence and participation D. However, it’s important to use them carefully and purposefully E. Effective body language builds confidence and keeps the audience involved F. Avoid speaking too quickly, as it may confuse the audience. G. But varying your tone stresses key points and holds attention throughout your speech 【答案】36. E 37. C 38. A 39. D 40. G 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文探讨肢体语言在演讲中的关键作用，详细介绍了保持眼神交流、注意站姿、合理使用手势以及控制语调这四项核心技巧，旨在提升演讲效果。 【36题详解】 根据上文“Public speaking is not only about what you say, but how you say it — particularly through body language, which plays a key role in communication.(公开演讲不仅关乎你说什么，还关乎你如何表达——尤其是通过肢体语言，它在交流中起着关键作用)”可知肢体语言在交流中起着关键作用，可推理出此处在强调肢体语言在公开演讲中的重要性，与E项“Effective body language builds confidence and keeps the audience involved.(有效的肢体语言能增强自信并始终保持观众的参与)”表达的含义一致，故选E项。 【37题详解】 根据上文“Making direct eye contact is essential in any conversation. It creates a genuine connection and builds trust with your audience.(在任何对话中，直接的眼神交流都是必不可少的。它能建立起真正的联系并与观众建立信任)”可知此处说的是眼神交流的好处，C项“It also signals that you value their presence and participation.(这也表明你重视他们的出席和参与)”表达的含义符合语境，故选C项。 【38题详解】 根据下文“Good posture conveys confidence and authority as a speaker. Stand or sit up straight with your shoulders back to project a sense of strength and assurance.(良好的姿势能传达出演讲者的自信和权威。挺直站立或坐直，双肩向后，以展现出一种力量和自信)”可知此处说的是演讲者的姿势问题，这是一个小标题。本段主要讲站姿、肩膀、手臂位置等。A选项“关注你的姿势” 最能概括全段内容。故选A项。 【39题详解】 根据上文“Gestures can significantly enhance your speech by illustrating key points and making it more dynamic.(手势可以通过阐述关键点并使其更具活力来显著增强你的演讲)”以及下文“Overusing gestures can distract from your message.(过度使用手势会使听众对你的信息分心)”可知手势很重要，但要谨慎使用，与D项“However, it’s important to use them carefully and purposefully.(然而，谨慎并有目的地使用它们是很重要的)”表达的意思一致，故选D项。 【40题详解】 根据上文“Body language isn’t just physical; it also includes the tone of your voice. Practice varying your pitch, pace, and volume to keep your audience engaged. A flat voice can make even the most interesting topic sound dull.(肢体语言不仅涉及身体动作，还包括说话的语气。要不断变换语调、语速和音量，以保持听众的注意力。如果声音平淡无奇，即便是最有趣的话题也会显得枯燥乏味)”可知此处说的是改变语调的重要性，与G项“But varying your tone stresses key points and holds attention throughout your speech(但改变语调能够突出重点，并在整个演讲过程中保持听众的注意力)”表达的意思一致，故选G项。 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、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 What would you do if doctors suddenly told you that you had cancer? You may feel shocked and ____41____. But for 59-year-old Jackson, she faced her diagnosis with ____42____ and made the most of every moment. In 2010, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. After 15 months of treatment in the hospital, she decided to stay ____43____. As a passionate ____44____ and frequent traveler, she started cycling across France again and took trips to Australia. “Doctors said there is a 95 percent chance that I will never have to worry about cancer again,” she said. By 2018, she had stopped ____45____ the remaining 5 percent. But that spring, due to constant tiredness, she went to the hospital for a ____46____ check-up. On April 30, she received the most ____47____ news: the cancer had returned. This time, it was in her ____48____ and had spread to her liver. Even worse, doctors told her it was Stage 4 — terminal (晚期的). Jackson knew this round of treatment would ____49____ both her body and mind. Determined not to let cancer ____50____ her life, she joined a dance class. One morning before an important competition, she woke up with sore muscles and could ____51____ move. However, with great determination, she ____52____ to stand on stage. “I can’t fall on the floor, because it might be the last time I can ____53____ something like this,” she said. In October, Jackson underwent surgery to remove both her stomach and liver. Despite the physical ____54____, she continued to enjoy every dance step. “You have to have a goal to keep going,” she said. “You need something to ____55____ every day.” 41. A. comforted B. disappointed C. anxious D. joyful 42. A. disbelief B. sadness C. courage D. fright 43. A. calm B. active C. silent D. safe 44. A. patient B. cyclist C. hiker D. dancer 45. A. sharing B. applying C. ignoring D. fearing 46. A. minor B. previous C. thorough D. final 47. A. disturbing B. convincing C. reliable D. proper 48. A. breast B. lung C. stomach D. skin 49. A. choose B. preserve C. absorb D. test 50. A. enrich B. expand C. assess D. control 51. A. normally B. eventually C. naturally D. hardly 52. A. continued B. managed C. prepared D. tried 53. A. expect B. attempt C. abandon D. oppose 54. A. challenges B. abilities C. dissatisfaction D. fitness 55. A. reach for B. talk about C. turn down D. walk away 【答案】41. C 42. C 43. B 44. B 45. D 46. C 47. A 48. C 49. D 50. D 51. D 52. B 53. B 54. A 55. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了杰克逊身患晚期癌症，面对身心双重考验，她拒绝向病魔低头。她坚持骑行、旅行并带病参加舞蹈比赛，以此积极对抗癌症，用行动诠释了对生活的热爱与追求。 【41题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：你可能会感到震惊和焦虑。A. comforted安慰的；B. disappointed失望的；C. anxious焦虑的；D. joyful高兴的。根据上文“What would you do if doctors suddenly told you that you had cancer?(如果医生突然告诉你你得了癌症，你会怎么做？)”可知，得知患癌症会让人感到焦虑。故选C。 【42题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：但对于59岁的杰克逊来说，她面对这一诊断时表现出了极大的勇气，并充分利用了每一刻。A. disbelief怀疑；B. sadness悲伤；C. courage勇气；D. fright恐怖。根据后文“made the most of every moment”以及句首的But表示转折。前文说普通人会感到震惊焦虑，而杰克逊面对诊断时表现出了勇气（courage），充分利用每一刻。故选C。 【43题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在医院接受了15个月的治疗后，她决定重新活跃起来。A. calm平静的；B. active活跃的；C. silent沉默的；D. safe安全的。根据后文“she started cycling across France again and took trips to Australia”提到她“再次骑车穿越法国”和“去澳大利亚旅行”，说明她决定保持活跃。故选B。 【44题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：作为一名热情的自行车爱好者和经常旅行的人，她又开始骑车穿越法国，并前往澳大利亚旅行。A. patient病人；B. cyclist骑行者；C. hiker徒步者；D. dancer舞蹈者。后文提到“she started cycling across France again”可知，她是一名狂热的骑行者。故选B。 【45题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：到 2018年，她已经不再惧怕那剩下的5%了。A. sharing分享；B. applying申请；C. ignoring忽视；D. fearing担心，恐惧。根据上文“Doctors said there is a 95 percent chance that I will never have to worry about cancer again”可知，医生说95%的几率不会复发，所以到了2018年，她已经停止担心那剩下的5%了。故选D。 【46题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但那年春天，由于长期劳累，她便去了医院进行全面的检查。A. minor较小的；B. previous以前的；C. thorough彻底的，全面的；D. final最后的。根据上文“due to constant tiredness”可知，因为感到持续疲劳，她去医院做了全面的检查。故选C。 【47题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：4月30日，她接到了最令人不安的消息：癌症又复发了。A. disturbing令人不安的；B. convincing有说服力的；C. reliable可靠的；D. proper合适的。根据后文“the cancer had returned”和“Even worse, doctors told her it was Stage 4 — terminal (晚期的).”可知，癌症复发且已是晚期，这无疑是令人不安的消息。故选A。 【48题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这一次，病变部位在她的胃部，并已经扩散到了她的肝脏。A. breast胸部；B. lung肺；C. stomach胃；D. skin皮肤。根据后文“Jackson underwent surgery to remove both her stomach and liver”可知，这次癌症复发是在胃里。故选C。 【49题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：杰克逊深知这一轮治疗将会考验她的身体和精神状态。A. choose选择；B. preserve保护；C. absorb吸收；D. test测试，考验。根据上文“Even worse, doctors told her it was Stage 4 — terminal.”和后文“both her body and mind”以及“Jackson underwent surgery to remove both her stomach and liver”可知，癌症晚期，新一轮的治疗（切除胃和肝脏）无疑会考验她的身心。故选D。 【50题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她决心不让癌症主宰自己的生活，于是报名参加了舞蹈课程。A. enrich使丰富；B. expand扩大；C. assess评估；D. control控制。根据后文“she joined a dance class”可知，她下定决心不让癌症控制她的生活，所以她参加了舞蹈班。故选D。 【51题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：在一场重要比赛前的一个早晨，她醒来时肌肉酸痛，几乎无法动弹。A. normally正常地；B. eventually最后；C. naturally自然地；D. hardly几乎不。根据上文“she woke up with sore muscles and could”可知，肌肉酸痛，几乎动弹不得。故选D。 【52题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，凭借着坚定的决心，她终于成功地登上了舞台。A. continued继续；B. managed设法；C. prepared准备；D. tried尝试。根据上文“she woke up with sore muscles and could”和后文“to stand on stage”可知，尽管身体极度不适，但她还是设法站上了舞台。manage to do表示“设法做成某事”，强调克服困难后的成功。故选B。 【53题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“我不能摔倒在地，因为这可能是我最后一次有机会尝试这样的事情了。”她说道。A. expect期待；B. attempt尝试；C. abandon抛弃；D. oppose反对。根据后文“something like this”可知，她不能倒下，因为这可能是她最后一次尝试（attempt）这样的事情（指跳舞比赛）。故选B。 【54题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：尽管面临诸多身体上的困难，她仍全身心地享受着每一个舞步。A. challenges挑战；B. abilities能力；C. dissatisfaction不满意；D. fitness健康。根据上文“In October, Jackson underwent surgery to remove both her stomach and liver.”可知，尽管面临身体上的挑战（challenges，指手术和恢复），她依然享受每一个舞步。故选A。 【55题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：“你需要每天都有可以努力追求的目标。”A. reach for伸手去拿，追求；B. talk about谈论；C. turn down关小；D. walk away走开。根据上文“You have to have a goal to keep going”可知，她指出需要每天都有一个去追求（reach for）的目标。故选A。 第二节(满分25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。 Zhang Zeduan’s QingmingScroll is a representative work of realism in Chinese art. ____56____ (paint) on a five-meter-long silk scroll, the painting provides an important insight ____57____ life in the 12th-century China. The ancient scroll, currently in the Palace Museum in Beijing, describes a busy riverbank scene ____58____ people from all walks of life gather to trade goods. It is possible that the most ____59____ (impress) aspect of the painting is Zhang’s precise brushwork. The painting reveals a great deal about the 12th-century Chinese customs, clothing, transportation methods, business practices and various ____60____ (build). At first sight, the overall scene of life in the capital city seems peaceful and cheerful. However, some experts suggest that on closer inspection, the painting ____61____ (virtual) expresses serious political and social problems. Some boats ____62____ (carry) food do not seem to belong to the government, which suggests that the government has lost control of food supplies and transportation. The painting shows a busy city life on the surface, and viewers have to observe small details carefully ____63____ (find) the hidden crisis. Up to now, these tiny clues in the scroll ____64____ (show) us quite a lot about the real social situation of the Northern Song Dynasty. With the QingmingScroll, Zhang made ____65____ outstanding contribution to Chinese art and greatly influenced generations of future artists. 【答案】56. Painted 57. into 58. where 59. impressive 60. buildings 61. virtually 62. carrying 63. to find 64. have showed##have shown 65. an 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了张择端的《清明上河图》，包括其艺术特点、所描绘的场景、蕴含的社会政治意义以及对中国艺术的贡献。 【56题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这幅画绘制在一幅五米长的绢卷上，让我们得以深入了解12世纪中国的生活面貌。句子的谓语动词是provides，此处paint与逻辑主语the painting之间是被动关系，应用过去分词作状语，paint的过去分词为painted，且句首首字母需大写。故填Painted。 【57题详解】 考查介词。句意：这幅画绘制在一幅五米长的绢卷上，让我们得以深入了解12世纪中国的生活面貌。provide an insight into...为固定搭配，意为“使深入了解……”。故填into。 【58题详解】 考查定语从句引导词。句意：这幅现藏于北京故宫博物院的古卷，描绘了一个热闹的河岸场景，各行各业的人们聚集在那里交易商品。此处引导定语从句，先行词为a busy riverbank scene，从句中缺少地点状语，应用关系副词where引导从句。故填where。 【59题详解】 考查形容词。句意：这幅画最令人印象深刻的方面可能是张择端精准的笔法。此处修饰名词aspect，应用形容词作定语，impress的形容词形式impressive“令人印象深刻的”符合题意。故填impressive。 【60题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：这幅画揭示了许多关于12世纪中国的风俗、服饰、交通方式、商业惯例和各种建筑的信息。various后接可数名词复数形式，build的名词形式为building，意为“建筑”，其复数形式为buildings。故填buildings。 【61题详解】 考查副词。句意：然而，一些专家认为，仔细观察会发现，这幅画实际上表达了严重的政治和社会问题。此处修饰动词expresses，应用副词作状语，virtual的副词形式为virtually，意为“实际上，事实上”，符合语境。故填virtually。 【62题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：一些运送粮食的船只似乎并不属于政府，这表明政府已经失去了对粮食供应和运输的控制。主句中已有谓语动词do，空处应用非谓语，此处carry与逻辑主语some boats之间是主动关系，应用现在分词作后置定语。故填carrying。 【63题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这幅画表面上展现了繁忙的城市生活，观众必须仔细观察细节才能发现隐藏的危机。此处应用动词不定式作目的状语，表“仔细观察细节”的目的是“发现隐藏的危机”，故填to find。 【64题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：到目前为止，画卷中的这些细微线索已经向我们展示了很多关于北宋真实社会状况的信息。根据时间状语Up to now可知，此处应用现在完成时，主语these tiny clues是复数形式，助动词用have，show的过去分词为shown/showed。故填have showed/have shown。 【65题详解】 考查冠词。句意：凭借《清明上河图》，张择端为中国艺术做出了杰出贡献，并极大地影响了后世几代艺术家。make a contribution to...为固定搭配，意为“为……做出贡献”，outstanding是以元音音素开头的单词，应用不定冠词an修饰。故填an。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 66. 假设你是李华，你为校英文艺术展准备了一幅画作，却不知如何用英文描述其主题，请给外教Ms. White写一封求助信，内容包括： 1. 写信目的； 2. 表达希望。 注意：1. 词数80左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Ms. White, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Ms. White, I’m Li Hua, a student from your English class. I’m writing to ask for your help. I’ve prepared a painting for our school’s English art show, which shows the beauty of my hometown’s spring. But I find it hard to describe its theme clearly in English. I wonder if you could give me some advice on how to express the theme properly. I’d be really grateful for your guidance. And I hope my painting can be well-presented at the show with your help. Thank you so much! Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给外教Ms. White写一封求助信，说明写信目的以及表达希望。 【详解】1.词汇积累 展示：show → display 困难的：hard → tough 适当地：properly → appropriately 表达：express → convey 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：I’d be really grateful for your guidance. 拓展句：I would be really grateful if you could give me your guidance. 【点睛】【高分句型1】I’ve prepared a painting for our school’s English art show, which shows the beauty of my hometown’s spring.（运用了which引导非限制性定语从句） 【高分句型2】I wonder if you could give me some advice on how to express the theme properly.（运用了if引导宾语从句） 第二节(满分25分) 67. 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。 Every young person has dreams, and Mary is no exception. She once aspired to be a professional dancer, spending hours in dance classes. Yet she soon realized she wasn’t truly passionate about dancing and wanted to give up. Her father was sitting at the kitchen table, reading the newspaper when Mary uttered her new dream. His brow frowned slightly and he said, “Your dreams have changed from horse riding to swimming, then to dancing, and now the violin.” He sighed, “You’ve never stuck with anything long enough to make real progress.” “I’ll stick with it this time, Dad — I won’t give up halfway,” Mary vowed with determination. After a long silence, her father nodded and said, “Don’t give up so easily this time,” hoping that perhaps this time, his daughter’s passion would turn into lasting commitment. Several months passed in the blink of an eye, yet Mary’s violin still produced terrible rackets (噪音). Overwhelmed with frustration, she couldn’t help wondering if she should abandon it. Sensing that, her father gently patted her shoulder and led her to a nearby river. He handed her a large iron pot, and asked her to boil some water. Mary went to gather dry wood, filled the pot with water, and set it over the fire. But the pot was large, and by the time the wood had burned out, the water hadn’t boiled. Before long, the water had gone cold. Mary bit her lip, recalling her failure. She made up her mind to collect a larger pile of wood, working diligently. Though a splinter (木刺) cut her finger and it began to bleed, she kept going with her father’s encouragement, finally building a roaring fire that brought the water to a boil. 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。 Watching the boiling water, Mary suddenly realized something. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ From that day on, Mary changed a lot. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Watching the boiling water, Mary suddenly realized something. The water bubbled intensely, and she vividly linked it to her violin practice — just as sufficient and persistent fire was needed to boil the water, her skill improvement lacked steady effort. Those harsh noises weren’t failures but essential steps forward. She turned to her father, eyes bright with resolve, saying, “Dad, I understand now. Mastering the violin requires patience, not hurry. I’ll keep practicing earnestly, never giving up halfway.” Her father nodded gently, a warm smile appearing on his face, relieved that his teaching had worked. From that day on, Mary changed a lot. She practiced the violin for two hours every morning and evening. When frustration welled up, she touched the familiar kettle, recalling the memory of the boiling water, and took a deep breath to keep going. She actively sought guidance from her teacher and corrected mistakes gradually. Months later, her violin playing became melodious. Her father smiled proudly, knowing his daughter’s dream finally took root with perseverance, proving persistence leads to success. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了玛丽频繁更换梦想，从骑马、游泳、舞蹈到小提琴，父亲担忧她缺乏恒心。玛丽决心坚持学小提琴，却因练习许久仍发出噪音而沮丧。父亲带她到河边煮水，借助“足量柴火持续燃烧才能烧开大水”的经历，引导她领悟到“学习任何技能都需要耐心和坚持”的道理的故事。 【详解】段落续写 ① 由第一段首句内容 “看着沸腾的水，玛丽突然意识到了什么。” 可知，第一段可描写玛丽从煮水这件事里获得的感悟，将煮水需要持续添柴和学小提琴需要坚持练习联系起来，再写出她向父亲表明决心的内容。 ② 由第二段首句内容 “从那天起，玛丽变了很多。” 可知，第二段可描写玛丽坚持练习小提琴的具体行动，遇到困难时如何自我激励，以及最终取得的进步和收获。 续写线索 观水顿悟——表明决心——父亲欣慰——坚持练习——克服困难——技艺提升——梦想扎根 词汇激活 行为类 放弃：give up/abandon 寻求指导：seek guidance/ask for guidance 练习：practice/train/drill 情绪类 坚定地：with resolve/ with determination 骄傲地：proudly /with pride 【点睛】【高分句型1】Her father nodded gently, a warm smile appearing on his face, relieved that his teaching had worked.（运用了独立主格结构作状语和that引导的宾语从句） 【高分句型2】When frustration welled up, she touched the familiar kettle, recalling the memory of the boiling water, and took a deep breath to keep going.（运用了when引导的时间状语从句和现在分词短语作状语） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025-2026学年第一学期期末学业质量检测 高二英语试题 注意事项： 1. 本试卷分听力和笔试两部分。考生先作答听力部分(1-20小题)，然后作答笔试部分(21小题开始)。答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名和考生号填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在相应位置。本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 2. 考生将听力部分答案写在英语听力答题卡上，笔试部分答案写在英语笔试试题卡上。写在试卷上无效。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共5小题;每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where is the library? A. Opposite the North Building. B. Next to the Student Center. C. Beside the South Building. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What was Duncan’s lecture mainly about? A. English. B. Math. C. Physics. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why is Tom mainly speaking to Dana? A. To plan a vacation. B. To make a shopping list. C. To propose an adjustment to a plan. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 When will the team know about the event? A. In March. B. In April. C. In May. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How might the woman feel? A. Excited. B. Calm. C. Annoyed. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Boss and employee. C. Publisher and author. 7. What has surprised the woman? A. A job offer. B. A three-book deal proposal. C. A recommendation of diverse books. 听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a library. B. In a classroom. C. On a playing field. 9. What happened to the man? A. He got hurt when playing football. B. He didn’t finish his homework. C. He failed the history project. 听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. Who is Jean probably? A. An environmental expert. B. A government worker. C. A cleaner. 11. When are recyclable materials collected? A. On Wednesdays. B. On Thursdays. C. On Fridays. 12. What will Jean probably do next? A. Explain another service. B. Say goodbye and hang up. C. Refer the man to another place. 听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. What is the main topic of the conversation? A. The man’s business skills. B. The man’s start-up experiences. C. The man’s educational background. 14. How did the man make money at age 16? A. By providing products for villagers. B. By making shoes in a factory. C. By working on a farm. 15. What is special about the man’s business school? A. It’s only open to university students. B. It’s led by business experts. C. It’s free for students. 16. What did the man do when he turned 30? A. He bought a house. B. He saw his business fail. C. He started a computer company. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. What does the speaker like best about writing to Dominique? A. She can build a friendship with her. B. She can learn about other cultures. C. She can improve her language skills. 18. What nationality is the speaker likely to be? A French. B. Canadian. C. Chinese. 19. Why do the speaker and Dominique rarely exchange gifts? A. Gifts are expensive. B. Shipping takes too long. C. They want to save money for their trips. 20. What is the latest topic of conversation between the speaker and Dominique? A. Traditional festivals. B. School lessons. C. Exchange trips. 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2. 5分，满分37. 5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Head of Research Salary: £55,271 We are looking for a Head of Research to manage the CWU Research Department and Information Centre. You would be required to exercise control of all research work of the department and manage a team of three researchers and four support staff. The person appointed would be expected to carry out research work of a strategic nature across the range of businesses in which the CWU has membership and to contribute to the strategic thinking and direction of the union as a whole. You will need proven line management skills, especially in managing and motivating a team; a high level of skill, holding a good degree in a related subject or other similar experience; a high level of mathematical and calculating skills; the ability to produce high quality work under pressure; a commitment to our knowledge of the trade union movement and social democratic politics; and knowledge and/or experience of the postal and telecommunications industry. To apply, please demand an application pack by emailing hr@cuwu.org or by telephoning HR (Human Resources) on 020 8971 7482. When applying, please state your source. Closing Date for Applications: 4th August Anticipated interview date: 17th August No agencies please. 21. In which column of a newspaper could we find this advertisement? A. Arts. B. Sales. C. News. D. Jobs. 22. Which of the following is a must-have requirement for the Head of Research role? A. A master’s degree in a related subject. B The ability to do all mathematical and calculating work. C. A commitment to trade union movement and social democracy. D. Rich experience in both postal and telecommunications industries. 23. If you want to apply for this position, you can do all EXCEPT________. A. Ask an agency for an application form B. dial 020 8971 7482 for more information C. email hr@cuwu.org for an application pack D. send in your application before 4th August B In January 1998, 6-year-old Ryan sat in his first grade classroom. He was shocked to learn that many people in developing African countries couldn’t get enough clean water. Not only did they not have a water fountain a few steps from the classroom, like he did, but he learned millions of African children also got sick and some even died because of polluted water. That day, Ryan decided to do something. At first, he cleaned windows and did gardening for his family and neighbors. After four months, he saved $70—a fortune to a 6-year-old. He thought it was enough to build a well in Africa. However, when he gave the money to a charity, he was told that it actually cost $2,000 to build a well. Seventy dollars was only enough for a hand pump. Ryan understood that a hand pump wouldn’t help the children. What they needed was a well dug near their homes. Two thousand dollars was a lot of money, but Ryan didn’t give up. He was determined to help other children have clean water. He started to ask for help from his classmates and neighbors and persuaded them to donate money. At the same time, a friend of Ryan’s mother helped make his story go public. After several months, Ryan had raised the $2,000, with which a well was built at a primary school in Uganda. Later, Ryan set up a foundation to encourage more people to help. Many inspired people gave him their support. Ryan’s foundation continues to attract support from more and more people, so the work of building more wells can go on. Today, over 800,000 people in 16 countries across Africa have benefited from the life-changing gift of clean and safe water. 24. What made Ryan decide to help people in Africa? A. His family’s involvement in charity. B. A desire to build a well for his family. C. Learning about the shortage of clean water. D. Being inspired by his classmates’ selfless act. 25. How did Ryan eventually raise the $2,000 needed for well? A. By asking for donations. B. By doing extra chores. C. By switching to the media. D. By turning to his parents. 26. Which of the following best describes Ryan? A. Humorous and helpful. B. Determined and influential. C. Smart and interesting. D. Easygoing and considerate. 27. What does the author intend to tell us? A. Water is the life-changing gift. B. Donating money can change the world. C. A little kid can make a difference. D. Children should be taught about charity. C From childhood, we’re always told to forgive people who hurt us, because it’s the right thing to do. We’re taught that forgiveness is a good quality, and the only way to truly move on and heal. But forgiving someone isn’t always the best choice for us. In fact, if someone hurts you deeply and your relationship isn’t healthy, trying to “fix” things can be more harmful than helpful. Most of us think forgiving wrongdoers means letting go of bad feelings like anger. But actually, it makes us ignore our own feelings and change our bottom lines — we have to say “it’s OK” when it really isn’t. And if someone doesn’t make you feel valued or safe, forgiving them can make you lose respect for yourself. A study in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology called this “the doormat effect”. It found that people who forgave unvarying partners had less self-respect and a weaker sense of self. If you keep forgiving wrongdoers, it might make them keep hurting you. That’s what James K McNulty’s study was about. He studied 72 newly married couples, looking at how they forgave hurtful acts, and if this changed the wrongdoer’s behavior. He found that when one partner forgave easily, the other was more likely to keep doing harm. This is because facing action results makes people change, but easy forgiveness lets them avoid it. Forgiving serious repeated hurts feels cruel or physical harm does more harm than good. What if we don’t see forgiveness as a quick fix, like a magic pill? Instead, we just accept what has happened as it is. By doing this, we can focus on understanding what really happened and deal with it in our own way. We won’t feel like we owe anything to the person who hurt us, but at least it’s all about us and what we need to get better. 28. What will happen if we forgive a wrongdoer according to “the doormat effect”? A. We’ll be free from negative thoughts. B. The relationship will be strengthened. C. The wrongdoer will change his behavior. D. We’ll have less self-respect and self-awareness. 29. How does the writer mainly illustrate his argument? A. By making comparisons. B. By listing examples. C. By citing research results. D. By giving definitions. 30. What can be concluded from James K McNulty’s research? A. Forgiving wrongdoers stops their hurtful acts. B. Facing the results of hurtful acts is bad for people. C. Ignoring serious hurts makes wrongdoers stop harming others. D. Forgiving easily stops wrongdoers from changing their behavior. 31. What does the writer suggest readers do? A. Forgive and forget. B. Learn to take the situation as it is. C. Focus on yourself. D. Keep on good terms with wrongdoers. B The Amazon rainforest is often described as the “lungs of the planet”. Stretching across nine nations, it provides shelter for millions of species and stores large amounts of carbon. Despite climate change and deforestation (砍伐森林), new research has revealed a surprising discovery: the trees themselves are growing larger. A team of nearly 100 researchers monitored tree sizes in 188 plots across the Amazon rainforest between 1971 and 2015. They found that the average tree size — including both small and large trees — increased by 3. 3 percent every decade. The growth is linked to the rising levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2). “Large trees are hugely beneficial in absorbing atmospheric CO2, which in turn acts as a fertilizer to nourish them. The increased availability of atmospheric CO2 due to climate change serves to boost photosynthesis (光合作用), speeding up tree growth,” joint lead author Adriane Esquivel-Muelbert said. While the growth of trees brings positive news, the research also warns of significant risks. Trees may become more susceptible to other climate-driven factors, such as drought, heat and wildfire. Human activities like deforestation and the expansion of roads and farms could also reduce the trees’ ability to absorb CO2. “Although our research has shown that trees in undamaged forests are still increasing in size, any benefits of this in terms of the carbon sink can be easily cancelled out by deforestation and logging impacts. Our results suggest that the Amazon rainforest can handle climate change really well. My fear is that this ability won’t matter at all unless we can stop deforestation itself,” Esquivel-Muelbert said. 32. Why is the Amazon rainforest called the “lungs of the planet”? A. It has the most trees among all forests in the world. B. Its trees can produce more oxygen than other plants. C. It is the largest forest that stretches across nine nations. D. It is home to millions of species and holds much carbon. 33. What is paragraph 3 mainly about? A. The results of climate change. B. Reasons for the increase in tree size. C. Essential conditions for tree growth. D. The key role of trees in storing CO2. 34. What does the underlined word “susceptible” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A. Sensitive. B. Tolerant. C. Tough. D. Beneficial. 35. Which would be the best title for the passage? A Amazon Trees Grow Bigger with More CO2 B. The Amazon Rainforest: Growth and Risks C. Deforestation: A Big Threat to the Amazon D. How to Keep CO2 in the Amazon Rainforest 第二节(共6小题;每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Public speaking is not only about what you say, but how you say it — particularly through body language, which plays a key role in communication. ____36____ Here are some essential body language techniques and how you can use them to enhance your public speaking. Maintain Eye Contact Making direct eye contact is essential in any conversation. It creates a genuine connection and builds trust with your audience. ____37____ Practice maintaining eye contact with individuals during your speaking practice sessions to become more comfortable and natural in front of an audience. ____38____ Good posture conveys confidence and authority as a speaker. Stand or sit up straight with your shoulders back to project a sense of strength and assurance. Avoid crossing your arms, as this can make you appear defensive. Instead, keep your arms relaxed at your sides or use them to emphasize points during your speech, which helps to reinforce your message. Use Gestures Wisely Gestures can significantly enhance your speech by illustrating key points and making it more dynamic. ____39____ Overusing gestures can distract from your message. Practice using gestures that feel natural and match with the content of your speech to maintain a strong, focused connection with your audience. Control Your Tone of Voice Body language isn’t just physical; it also includes the tone of your voice. Practice varying your pitch pace, and volume to keep your audience engaged. A flat voice can make even the most interesting topic sound dull. ____40____ A. Focus on an posture B. Act with proper posture C. It also signals that you value their presence and participation D. However, it’s important to use them carefully and purposefully E. Effective body language builds confidence and keeps the audience involved F. Avoid speaking too quickly, as it may confuse the audience. G. But varying your tone stresses key points and holds attention throughout your speech 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、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 What would you do if doctors suddenly told you that you had cancer? You may feel shocked and ____41____. But for 59-year-old Jackson, she faced her diagnosis with ____42____ and made the most of every moment. In 2010, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. After 15 months of treatment in the hospital, she decided to stay ____43____. As a passionate ____44____ and frequent traveler, she started cycling across France again and took trips to Australia. “Doctors said there is a 95 percent chance that I will never have to worry about cancer again,” she said. By 2018, she had stopped ____45____ the remaining 5 percent. But that spring, due to constant tiredness, she went to the hospital for a ____46____ check-up. On April 30, she received the most ____47____ news: the cancer had returned. This time, it was in her ____48____ and had spread to her liver. Even worse, doctors told her it was Stage 4 — terminal (晚期的). Jackson knew this round of treatment would ____49____ both her body and mind. Determined not to let cancer ____50____ her life she joined a dance class. One morning before an important competition, she woke up with sore muscles and could ____51____ move. However, with great determination, she ____52____ to stand on stage. “I can’t fall on the floor, because it might be the last time I can ____53____ something like this,” she said. In October, Jackson underwent surgery to remove both her stomach and liver. Despite the physical ____54____, she continued to enjoy every dance step. “You have to have a goal to keep going,” she said. “You need something to ____55____ every day.” 41. A. comforted B. disappointed C. anxious D. joyful 42. A. disbelief B. sadness C. courage D. fright 43. A. calm B. active C. silent D. safe 44. A. patient B. cyclist C. hiker D. dancer 45. A. sharing B. applying C. ignoring D. fearing 46. A. minor B. previous C. thorough D. final 47. A. disturbing B. convincing C. reliable D. proper 48. A. breast B. lung C. stomach D. skin 49. A. choose B. preserve C. absorb D. test 50. A. enrich B. expand C. assess D. control 51. A. normally B. eventually C. naturally D. hardly 52. A. continued B. managed C. prepared D. tried 53. A. expect B. attempt C. abandon D. oppose 54. A. challenges B. abilities C. dissatisfaction D. fitness 55. A. reach for B. talk about C. turn down D. walk away 第二节(满分25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。 Zhang Zeduan’s QingmingScroll is a representative work of realism in Chinese art. ____56____ (paint) on a five-meter-long silk scroll, the painting provides an important insight ____57____ life in the 12th-century China. The ancient scroll, currently in the Palace Museum in Beijing, describes a busy riverbank scene ____58____ people from all walks of life gather to trade goods. It is possible that the most ____59____ (impress) aspect of the painting is Zhang’s precise brushwork. The painting reveals a great deal about the 12th-century Chinese customs, clothing, transportation methods, business practices and various ____60____ (build). At first sight, the overall scene of life in the capital city seems peaceful and cheerful. However, some experts suggest that on closer inspection, the painting ____61____ (virtual) expresses serious political and social problems. Some boats ____62____ (carry) food do not seem to belong to the government, which suggests that the government has lost control of food supplies and transportation. The painting shows a busy city life on the surface, and viewers have to observe small details carefully ____63____ (find) the hidden crisis. Up to now, these tiny clues in the scroll ____64____ (show) us quite a lot about the real social situation of the Northern Song Dynasty. With the QingmingScroll, Zhang made ____65____ outstanding contribution to Chinese art and greatly influenced generations of future artists. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 66. 假设你是李华，你为校英文艺术展准备了一幅画作，却不知如何用英文描述其主题，请给外教Ms. White写一封求助信，内容包括： 1. 写信目的； 2. 表达希望。 注意：1. 词数80左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Ms. White, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节(满分25分) 67. 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。 Every young person has dreams, and Mary is no exception. She once aspired to be a professional dancer, spending hours in dance classes. Yet she soon realized she wasn’t truly passionate about dancing and wanted to give up. Her father was sitting at the kitchen table, reading the newspaper when Mary uttered her new dream. His brow frowned slightly and he said, “Your dreams have changed from horse riding to swimming, then to dancing, and now the violin.” He sighed, “You’ve never stuck with anything long enough to make real progress.” “I’ll stick with it this time, Dad — I won’t give up halfway,” Mary vowed with determination. After a long silence, her father nodded and said, “Don’t give up so easily this time,” hoping that perhaps this time, his daughter’s passion would turn into lasting commitment. Several months passed in the blink of an eye, yet Mary’s violin still produced terrible rackets (噪音). Overwhelmed with frustration, she couldn’t help wondering if she should abandon it. Sensing that, her father gently patted her shoulder and led her to a nearby river. He handed her a large iron pot, and asked her to boil some water. Mary went to gather dry wood, filled the pot with water, and set it over the fire. But the pot was large, and by the time the wood had burned out, the water hadn’t boiled. Before long, the water had gone cold. Mary bit her lip, recalling her failure. She made up her mind to collect a larger pile of wood, working diligently. Though a splinter (木刺) cut her finger and it began to bleed, she kept going with her father’s encouragement, finally building a roaring fire that brought the water to a boil. 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。 Watching the boiling water, Mary suddenly realized something. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ From that day on, Mary changed a lot. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $Did you enjoy your little holiday? Oh, ha ha, have I missed much? Not really. Assuming you have done all the homework. This Baker said. yes, I have done the reading for english and finish the math homework. IT would be great if you could go through this new history project with me. sure. Let's go to the library after lunch. and I will try to explain IT. thanks. So . how's the . leg improving? IT doesn't hurt as much anymore. I've never broken a bone before. Was IT painful. Honestly, I didn't really feel the pain until later at the time, I was just sick over the fact that I had to leave the field when the team was losing by nine points. Football is a dangerous sport. IT show is. did you enjoy your little holiday? Oh, ha ha. Have I missed much? Not really assuming you have done all the homework. This speaker said. yes, I have done the reading for english and finish the math homework. IT would be great if you could go through this new history project with me. sure. Let's go to the library after lunch. and I will try to explain IT. thanks. So . how's the . leg improving? IT doesn't hurt as much anymore. I've never broken a bone before. Was IT painful. Honestly, I didn't really feel the pain until later. At the time, I was just sick over the fact that I had to leave the field when the team was losing by nine points. Football is a dangerous sport. IT show is. There are many different methods to try when IT comes to learning a new language. Classes, ABS and even trips abroad are all popular and recommended. But there's one quite old fashioned method that I highly recommend, getting yourself a pen pal. I first met my pen pal through french lessons at school. Her name is dominic, and he lives in quebec, canada. We've been writing to each other for two years, and it's been great. As well as helping to improve my french, i've learned so much about her culture and lifestyle and the best parties we are now close friends. In return, I tell her about my life and help her with her chinese. We mainly use email, but sometimes we'll send each other letters and gifts. They can take up to three months to arrive though, so we only do this once in a while, usually at Christmas and during chinese new year. I recently spoke to her on the phone to discuss our upcoming exchange trips to each other's countries. IT was so cool to hear her voice. My spoken french needs some work, so i'm looking forward to the trip. There are many different methods to try when IT comes to learning a new language. Classes, apps and even trips abroad are all popular and recommended, but there is one quite old fashion method, but I highly recommend getting yourself a pen pal. I first met my pen pal through french lessons at school. Her name is dominic, and SHE lives in quebec, canada. We've been writing to each other for two years, and it's been great. As well as helping to improve my french, i've learned so much about her culture and lifestyle. And the best part is we are now close friends. In return, I tell her about my life and help her with her chinese. We mainly use email, but sometimes we'll send each other letters and gifts. They can take up to three months to arrive though, so we only do this once in a while, usually at Christmas and during chinese new year. I recently spoke . to her on the phone to discuss our upcoming exchange trips to each other's countries. IT was so cool to hear her voice. My spoken french needs some work, so i'm looking forward to the trip. I can hardly hear the singer. Those fans are crazy. Aren't you excited to be here? No, my brother . made me come here. I would rather have stayed at home and read a book. I can hardly hear the singer. Those fans are crazy. Aren't you excited to be here? No, my brother . made me come here. I would rather have stayed at home and read a book. Excuse me, dinner. May I make a suggestion about your marketing proposal? sure. Tom, what are you thinking? Let's begin our sales plan in december. That way we can take advantage of the holiday shopping season. Excuse me, dinner. May I make a suggestion about your marketing proposal? sure. Tom, what are you thinking? Let's begin our sales plan in december. That way we can take advantage of the holiday shopping season. You're a very successful business man. Did either of your parents have their own business? No, my dad was a farm worker and my mom worked at a shoe factory. Tell me how you first started to make money. Well, when I was sixteen, I started ordering goods from factories and selling them to people in remote villages. And you made good money from that. Yes, by the age of twenty five, i'd bought my parents their own house. I ve heard that you are starting at school teaching business skills. What is that about? You heard right, the idea of the school is to teach business skills to teenagers aged sixteen to nineteen. How is IT different from regular university business classes? Well, all the teachers are proven business leaders. Our students will learn real world skills and tips that the teachers used in their businesses. Is that to try and help them avoid mistakes that you have made. like your computer company in your late twenties. for example? Ha ha, yes. that was a failure. IT was the worst gift I could have gotten for my thirty eighth birthday, but he taught me some valuable lessons. You're a very successful business man. Did either of your parents have their own business? No, my dad was a farm worker and my mom worked at a shoe factory. Tell me how you first started to make money. Well, when I was sixteen, I started ordering goods from factories and selling them to people in remote villages. And you made good money from that. Yes, by the age of twenty five, i'd bought my parents their own house. I ve heard that you are starting at school teaching business skills. What is that about? You heard, right, the idea of the school is to teach business skills to teenagers aged sixteen to nineteen. How is IT different from regular university business classes? Well, all the teachers are proven business leaders. Our students will learn real world skills and tips that the teachers used in their businesses. Is that to try and help them avoid mistakes that you have made. like your computer company in your late twenties, for example? Ha ha, yes, that was a failure. IT was the worst gift I could have gotten for my thirty eighth birthday, but he taught me some valuable lessons.