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长沙市周南中学2025年下学期高二年级英语科期末考试试题 分量：150分 时量：120分钟 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. What can the woman get on the first floor? A. Clothes. B. Shoes. C. Accessories. 2. How will the man go to the museum? A. On foot. B. By car. C. By bus. 3. What caused the bad traffic? A A fallen tree. B. A car accident. C. The roadwork. 4. Where are the speakers? A. In a restaurant. B. In a supermarket. C. At home. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. A flight. B. A party. C. A storm. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What disappoints the speakers about the film? A. The special effects. B. The plot. C. The characters. 7. What does the woman think of the reviews of the film? A. Unreliable. B. Detailed. C. Helpful. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What does Julie ask Peter to do? A. Book a hotel. B. Work on Saturday. C. Reschedule their travel. 9. How does Peter feel about Julie? A. Disappointed. B. Concerned. C. Annoyed. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What did Nick intend to do before the accident happened? A. Feed the cat. B. Get the wine. C. Cook the meal. 11. What happened to Nick? A. He got hurt. B. He injured his cat. C. He broke his leg. 12 Where did Nick spend the weekend? A. At home. B. In the hospital. C. At his sister’s place. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What do we know about Rita? A. She is the man’s classmate. B. She graduated from college. C. She is a new college student. 14. What did the man do on his first day of university? A. He made new friends. B. He signed up for a group. C. He toured the city on foot. 15. How did Rita get her bike? A. She rented it. B. She borrowed it. C. She bought it. 16. How much did Rita spend on her city tour? A. $8. B. $15. C. $120. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What is expected during the Activity Time? A. Complete silence. B. Active conversations. C. Individual reading practice. 18. Why was the Activity Time schedule changed? A. Noise affected regular readers. B. Teachers preferred morning hours. C. Students needed more practice time. 19. When can students get writing guidance? A. From 9 a. m. to 10:30 a. m. B. From 10:30 a. m. to 12 p. m. C. From 1:30 p. m. to 3 p. m. 20. Where does the writing help take place? A. In the Central Seating area. B. At the teachers’ office. C. In the Quiet Reading zone. 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 Everybody in this world is different from one another. But do you know that understanding differences can help you better manage your money? As we grow up, we gradually develop a set of our own values or beliefs. These are influenced by society, our family, the education we receive and so on. Once this value system is set up, it’s not easy to change later in life. Financial experts say that everyone also has their own belief of how to manage the finances. This is part of our value system and it has a great influence on the way we look after our money. According to our different values, experts put us in three categories. They are the ant, the cricket and the snail. •The ant — work first Just like ants who work heart and soul in summer in order to store food for winter, these people don’t care about enjoying the moment. They work very hard and save money they earn so that they can enjoy life when they get old and retire. The ant loves to save but they could make more out of their money if they were willing to invest in some funds and stocks with low risk. •The cricket — fun first The cricket wants to enjoy everything now and doesn’t think too much about the future. They even borrow money when they really want something. Many young people now belong to this group. These people nearly have no savings. When they get old, they might have problems. They should learn to save and buy insurance. •The snail — living under pressure The snail refers to people who make life difficult for themselves. They take out big long-term loans from the bank in order to buy things such as luxury houses. They are happy to take out big loans even though they are not sure if they can afford them. This can cause problems in the future. They should plan more carefully. 1. According to the author ________. A. we spend money because we have earned it B. spending money is a wiser way to manage money C. saving money is a good way to manage money D. your way of managing money is a reflection of your value or belief 2. The crickets borrow money because ________. A. they want to buy insurance B. they would like to enjoy everything now C. they plan to invest for their own future D. they need to do something urgent 3. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To state that we are the same as animals. B. To make fun of the three kinds of foolish people. C. To make us understand our differences and manage our money better. D. To make us understand we should spend our own money. 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章指出人的理财观念源于自身价值观，并将人分为蚂蚁、蟋蟀、蜗牛三类，分别介绍其理财特点、问题与改进建议，帮助人们更好地理财。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“This is part of our value system and it has a great influence on the way we look after our money.(这是我们价值体系的一部分，它对我们如何管理钱财有着重大影响)”可知，你管理金钱的方式反映了你的价值观或信念。故选D。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“The cricket wants to enjoy everything now and doesn’t think too much about the future.(这只蟋蟀现在只想尽情享受当下，根本不想过多考虑未来的事情)”可知，这些蟋蟀借钱是因为它们现在就想尽情享受生活。故选B。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Financial experts say that everyone also has their own belief of how to manage the finances. This is part of our value system and it has a great influence on the way we look after our money.(金融专家表示，每个人对于如何管理财务都有自己的看法。这是我们价值体系的一部分，它对我们如何管理钱财有着重大影响)”结合文章指出人的理财观念源于自身价值观，并将人分为蚂蚁、蟋蟀、蜗牛三类，分别介绍其理财特点、问题与改进建议，帮助人们更好地理财。可知，作者撰写这篇文章的目的是让我们认识到彼此的差异，并更好地管理自己的钱财。故选C。 B Life is pretty unpredictable. One can never know what is in store for them unless it is unexpectedly thrown at them. Some people are lost in sorrows and incapable of moving on while others learn from it and come out even stronger. Similar was the case with Jordan. Since childhood, Jordan has been a dedicated sports enthusiast who never missed out on practices and rose quickly to excellence. Determined to pursue a sports career, he earned a Master’s degree in Biomechanics and began coaching at school. Unluckily, his professional career ended when he was at his peak. He was one of the strongest and most competitive players on his team, but an injury was all it took to bring him down. He suffered from a severe injury in his lower back, due to which he could never return to professional playing. Instead of sitting back and going into an episode of shock and depression as most athletes do, Jordan made it an opportunity to grow in a new field. With his career being ended unexpectedly, he promised himself to educate athletes on moving properly and taking care of themselves. He would also push the body to physical and mental extremes. According to Jordan, “I have long thought a coach should be an expert in all aspects of life, and that is what I’ve set out to do.” He motivates his trainees to follow his motto, that is, “Do what you do... with all your might.” Although this 35-year-old professional went through the phase of ending his career early, he is always driven by the passion for training and developing healthy life routines for youth athletes. He aims to help them grow and reach their potential to the fullest and do not repeat the same mistake he made that ended his career. With high-spirited individuals like Jordan, ambitious athletes have an excellent source to get inspiration from. 4. Why did Jordan end his career as a professional player? A. He was determined to explore a new career. B. He made a promise to coach young athletes. C. He was not enthusiastic about sports anymore. D. He was attacked by unexpected physical damage. 5. What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 3 refer to? A. Guiding young athletes. B. Recovering from the injury. C. Ending his sports career. D. Returning to professional playing. 6. Which of the following can best describe Jordan? A. Inspiring and tough. B. Professional and proud. C. Talented and considerate. D. Ambitious and creative. 7. What life lessons can we learn from the passage? A. Health is wealth. B. Prevention is better than cure. C. Practice makes perfect. D. When one door closes, another opens. 【答案】4. D 5. C 6. A 7. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了人生充满变数，运动员乔丹巅峰时因重伤终结职业生涯，但他没有消沉，转而执教并指导运动员科学运动，以自身经历激励他人成长。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Unluckily, his professional career ended when he was at his peak. He was one of the strongest and most competitive players on his team, but an injury was all it took to bring him down. He suffered from a severe injury in his lower back, due to which he could never return to professional playing. (不幸的是，他的职业生涯在巅峰时期戛然而止。他是队里最强、最具有竞争力的球员之一，但一场伤病就让他一蹶不振。他因下背部严重受伤而无法再从事职业比赛了。)”可知，他因背部严重受伤而无法继续职业运动生涯。故选D。 【5题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第二段“He suffered from a severe injury in his lower back, due to which he could never return to professional playing. (他因下背部严重受伤而无法再从事职业比赛了。)”以及第三段“Instead of sitting back and going into an episode of shock and depression as most athletes do, Jordan made it an opportunity to grow in a new field. (大多数运动员在遭遇挫折后往往会陷入极度的震惊和抑郁之中，而乔丹却将这次挫折视为一个在新领域中成长的机会。)”可知，乔丹没有像多数运动员那样消沉，而是把职业生涯被迫终结这件事当作在新领域成长的机会。因此it指代的是“结束他的体育生涯”。故选C。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“Instead of sitting back and going into an episode of shock and depression as most athletes do, Jordan made it an opportunity to grow in a new field. With his career being ended unexpectedly, he promised himself to educate athletes on moving properly and taking care of themselves. (大多数运动员在遭遇挫折后往往会陷入极度的震惊和抑郁之中，而乔丹却将这次挫折视为一个在新领域中成长的机会。由于职业生涯意外终止，他承诺要向运动员们传授正确的运动姿势以及自我保健的方法。)”以及第四段“Although this 35-year-old professional went through the phase of ending his career early, he is always driven by the passion for training and developing healthy life routines for youth athletes. (尽管这位35岁的专业人士曾经历过提前结束职业生涯的阶段，但他始终被培养年轻运动员以及为他们制定健康生活习惯的热情所驱动。)”可知，全文描述乔丹在职业生涯被迫结束后，没有消沉，而是转型为教练，激励年轻运动员，体现出坚强不屈（tough）和鼓舞人心（inspiring）的特质。故选A。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“Instead of sitting back and going into an episode of shock and depression as most athletes do, Jordan made it an opportunity to grow in a new field. With his career being ended unexpectedly, he promised himself to educate athletes on moving properly and taking care of themselves. (大多数运动员在遭遇挫折后往往会陷入极度的震惊和抑郁之中，而乔丹却将这次挫折视为一个在新领域中成长的机会。由于职业生涯意外终止，他承诺要向运动员们传授正确的运动姿势以及自我保健的方法。)”可知，乔丹的故事核心是：一扇门（职业运动员生涯）关闭后，他开启了另一扇门（教练生涯），并继续传递热情。这正体现了谚语“When one door closes, another opens”（天无绝人之路）。故选D。 C When I zipped through elementary school way back in the 1950s, in English class we were encouraged to express ourselves through creative writing, public speaking or perhaps taking part in some form of drama. And as we shared our creativity we were improving our communication skills. The emphasis here was how best to convey our thoughts and talents as clearly as possible. Yet it seemed that all spoken word exercises were being taught only from the speaker’s point of view, with little or no time spent teaching the fine art of listening. And that was a missed opportunity because young children are remarkable listeners. They take in words, ideas and speech patterns, quite often without our awareness. Yet somewhere along the way, we teach them to stop listening. Perhaps they would benefit from lessons in selective silence, concentration, while focusing on knowing how to process all incoming information. Sadly, to the best of my knowledge, no such programs are offered. We seem to allocate less time to actually listening to one another. There is no question that we are a nation of bad listeners. One reason might be the fact that we have become a much more visual society as result of exposure to television, the Internet and all manner of hand-held wireless devices. We tend to be more self-absorbed and primarily focused on hearing ourselves talk rather than listening to others. I attended a small family gathering a few years ago and almost everyone except my 86-year-old aunt was constantly texting or checking email on their iPhone. It made me wonder why we had bothered get together in the first place as we were paying so little attention to one another. We could just as easily have had an online get-together. Listening is indeed a rare and special talent. And one that takes a lot of practice. But once you have gotten comfortable with the technique, you might find your next tete-a-tete a whole lot more meaningful. Simply listening for nuances in conversation will provide so much more context and substance for the words you are hearing. Remember, in order to be interesting, you must first be interested. And in conversation, you are supposed to be listening, not waiting to talk. 8. What is the author’s attitude toward the English class in the 1950s? A. Carefree. B. Tolerant. C. Favorable. D. Objective. 9. What might be a reason that makes us bad listeners according to the author? A. We have less time to communicate. B. We have a sense of self-importance. C. The rapid development of technology. D. The lack of care and understanding for others. 10. What can we learn about the author’s family gathering a few years ago? A. His aunt wasn’t good at listening. B. His aunt didn’t like attending family gatherings. C. His family members were engaged in hot discussions. D. His family members showed little interest in one another. 11. What is the purpose of the last paragraph? A. To lead discussions. B. To give suggestions. C. To create expectations. D. To make comparisons. 【答案】8. D 9. C 10. D 11. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章主要论述了技术的发展导致我们花在真正倾听对方的时间似乎变少了这一问题，解释了其后背的原因以及倾听他人的建议。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“When I zipped through elementary school way back in the 1950s, in English class we were encouraged to express ourselves through creative writing, public speaking or perhaps taking part in some form of drama. And as we shared our creativity we were improving our communication skills. The emphasis here was how best to convey our thoughts and talents as clearly as possible. Yet it seemed that all spoken word exercises were being taught only from the speaker’s point of view, with little or no time spent teaching the fine art of listening.(上世纪50年代，我上小学时，英语课鼓励我们通过创造性写作、公开演讲或参加某种形式的戏剧来表达自己。当我们分享我们的创造力时，我们也在提高我们的沟通技巧。这里的重点是如何最好地尽可能清楚地传达我们的想法和才能。然而，似乎所有的口语练习都只是从说话者的角度来教授，很少或根本没有花时间来教授倾听的艺术)”可推知，第一段提到了英语课的好处以及缺点，即作者对20世纪50年代英语课的态度是客观的。故选D。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“There is no question that we are a nation of bad listeners. One reason might be the fact that we have become a much more visual society as result of exposure to television, the Internet and all manner of hand-held wireless devices.(毫无疑问，我们的国家都是糟糕的听众。其中一个原因可能是，由于电视、互联网和各种手持无线设备的使用，我们的社会变得更加视觉化)”可知，作者认为，是技术的快速发展让我们成为糟糕的倾听者。故选C。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“I attended a small family gathering a few years ago and almost everyone except my 86-year-old aunt was constantly texting or checking email on their iPhone. It made me wonder why we had bothered get together in the first place as we were paying so little attention to one another.(几年前，我参加了一个小型家庭聚会，除了我86岁的姑姑，几乎所有人都在不停地用iPhone发短信或查看电子邮件。这让我很好奇，我们当初为什么要在一起，因为我们对彼此的关注如此之少)”可知，在几年前的家庭聚会中，作者的家人对彼此都不感兴趣。故选D。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Listening is indeed a rare and special talent. And one that takes a lot of practice. But once you have gotten comfortable with the technique, you might find your next tete-a-tete a whole lot more meaningful. Simply listening for nuances in conversation will provide so much more context and substance for the words you are hearing. Remember, in order to be interesting, you must first be interested. And in conversation, you are supposed to be listening, not waiting to talk.(倾听确实是一种罕见而特殊的才能。这需要大量的练习。但一旦你习惯了这种技巧，你可能会发现你的下一次私下交谈更有意义。简单地听对话中的细微差别会为你听到的单词提供更多的上下文和实质内容。记住，要想变得有趣，你必须首先感兴趣。在交谈中，你应该倾听，而不是等着说话)”可推知，最后一段的目的是给出建议。故选B。 D Is there a link between social media and depression? Do Facebook and Instagram have a negative impact on your mental health? It’s complicated. Sometimes, looking through Instagram just makes you feel bad. You try not to envy your friends, but they always seem to be traveling somewhere cool, eating something fancy, or looking cute in perfect just-rolled-out-of-bed hair. On the other hand, there are times when you laugh at funny memes (表情包), catch up with old friends, and feel happy to belong to fun social media communities. Clearly, social media isn’t all bad. People are increasingly suspecting that there’re potential problems of social media. Things like cyberbullying (网上欺凌) , screen addiction, and being exposed to endless filtered images (美颜) that make it impossible not to make comparisons between yourself and others often make the news. In July, a big study came out in the journal JAMA titled “Association of Screen Time and Depression in Adolescence.” This big headline seems to confirm what a lot of people have been saying — screen time is horrible for young people. The study followed over 3,800 adolescents over four years as part of a drug and alcohol prevention program. Part of what the investigators measured was the teens’ amount of screen time, including time spent on social media, as well as their levels of depression symptoms. One of their main findings was that higher amounts of social media use were associated with higher levels of depression. That was true both when the researches compared between people and compared each person against their own mental health over time. Case closed? Not so fast. Before we end the debate once and for all, let’s take a closer look at this and other studies. Let’s ask ourselves: what exactly is the relationship between social media use and depression? It turns out there are several warnings. 12. Why do people sometimes feel bad when looking through Instagram? A. They lack contact with old friends. B. They can travel nowhere. C. They don’t look perfect. D. They feel unbalanced. 13. Why is the article in journal JAMA mentioned? A. To comment. B. To prove. C. To suggest. D. To explore. 14. Which may agree with the findings of the study? A. Depression is related to social media use. B. Teens’ amount of screen time is limited. C. It is not easy to tell reasons for depression. D. Social media contributes to physical health. 15. What’s the best title of the text? A. How to reduce depression? B. Does social media cause depression? C. Shall people reduce screen time? D. Why is it time to give up social media? 【答案】12. D 13. B 14. A 15. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇议论文。本文主要讲述了关于青少年使用社交媒体与其抑郁症之间因果关系的一些研究调查，强调了其间因果关系的复杂性。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Sometimes, looking through Instagram just makes you feel bad. You try not to envy your friends, but they always seem to be traveling somewhere cool, eating something fancy, or looking cute in perfect just-rolled-out-of-bed hair.(有时候，浏览社交平台会让你感觉很糟糕。你尽量不嫉妒你的朋友，但他们似乎总是去一个很酷的地方旅行，吃一些很好吃的东西，或者拥有刚刚卷起来的完美发型看起来很可爱。)”可知，浏览社交网站看到朋友的令人羡慕的内容，会使自己感到心理不平衡而心情糟糕。故选D项。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“In July, a big study came out in the journal JAMA titled “Association of Screen Time and Depression in Adolescence.” This big headline seems to confirm what a lot of people have been saying — screen time is horrible for young people.(今年7月，《美国医学会杂志》(JAMA)发表了一项名为《屏幕时间与青春期抑郁的关系》的大型研究。这个大标题似乎证实了很多人一直在说的——屏幕时间对年轻人来说是可怕的。)”可知，该文章证实了屏幕时间对年轻人来说是可怕的，从而支持了本段论点：“People are increasingly suspect that there’re the potential problems of social media.(人们越来越怀疑社交媒体的潜在问题)”，故推知，提及《美国医学会杂志》的这篇文章是为了证明论点。故选B项。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中“One of their main findings was that higher amounts of social media use were associated with higher levels of depression.(他们的主要发现之一是，社交媒体使用时间越长，抑郁程度越高。)”可知，抑郁症与社交媒体的使用有关。故选A项。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Is there a link between social media and depression? Do Facebook and Instagram have a negative impact on your mental health? It’s complicated.(社交媒体和抑郁症之间有联系吗？Facebook和Instagram对你的心理健康有负面影响吗？它是复杂的。)”以及全文可知，本文主要讨论了关于青少年使用社交媒体与其抑郁症之间因果关系的一些研究调查，强调了其间因果关系的复杂性。B项“社交媒体会导致抑郁症吗？”贴合主旨要义，为最佳标题。故选B项。 第二节(共5小题;每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 How to Boost Focus for Effective Studying In an era filled with distractions — from phone notifications or social media to noisy classrooms or — staying focused while studying has become a major challenge for many students. ____16____ Here are some tips to help you stay concentrated and make your study time more productive. Initially, create a dedicated study space. Having a specific area for studying, like a desk in your room or a quiet corner in the library, helps train your brain to associate that space with “work mode”. Ensure this area is well- lit, free of a mess, and has all your necessary materials at hand. ____17____ Next, use proven techniques to manage your time effectively. A popular time- management method, called Pomodoro Technique, involves working in short, focused bursts followed by short breaks. To put it into practice, start by setting a timer for 25 minutes, called a “Pomodoro”. ____18____ After that, take a5- minute break to relax and once you have completed four such Pomodoros, take a longer 15-30 minute break to rest your brain. ____19____ Many students think they can “save time” by doing multiple things at once, but the fact is far from this. Multitasking actually makes you less efficient and leads to lower- quality work. Our brains aren’t designed to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Instead, focus on one task at a time, and finish it before moving on to the next. Finally, never underestimate the connection between physical health and mental focus. ____20____ Getting enough sleep, eating a balanced diet and getting regular exercise are not just good for your body — they are fundamental to maintaining sharp mental clarity. If you’re tired or hungry, it will be much harder to stay concentrated. A. Then, work on the task till the time is up. B. Furthermore, avoid doing several things at a time. C. Focus is closely linked to your overall physical well- being. D. Afterwards, set clear and achievable goals for each study session. E. The good news is that it is a skill you can develop with practice. F. Therefore it is crucial to keep your study area tidy and well- organized. G. The instant you sit down there, your brain will automatically start to shift into a focused state. 【答案】16. E 17. G 18. A 19. B 20. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了如何提高专注力以实现高效学习。 【16题详解】 由上文“In an era filled with distractions — from phone notifications or social media to noisy classrooms or — staying focused while studying has become a major challenge for many students.(在这个充满干扰的时代——从手机通知或社交媒体到嘈杂的教室——学习时保持专注对许多学生来说已成为一大挑战。)”和下文“Initially, create a dedicated study space.(首先，创建一个专门的学习空间。)”可知，本空应介绍有关于提高专注力的方法。E选项“The good news is that it is a skill you can develop with practice.(好消息是，这是一种你可以通过练习培养的技能。)”指出专注力可以通过练习培养，能承上启下，符合题意。故选E。 【17题详解】 由上文“Initially, create a dedicated study space. Having a specific area for studying, like a desk in your room or a quiet corner in the library, helps train your brain to associate that space with “work mode”. Ensure this area is well-lit, free of a mess, and has all your necessary materials at hand.(首先，创建一个专门的学习空间。有一个专门的学习区域，比如你房间里的书桌或图书馆里的安静角落，有助于训练你的大脑将这个空间与“工作模式”联系起来。确保这个区域光线充足，没有杂乱，并且手边有所有你需要的材料。)”可知，本空应说明创造专门学习空间的好处。G选项“The instant you sit down there, your brain will automatically start to shift into a focused state.(你一坐下，你的大脑就会自动开始进入专注状态。)”能承接上文，说明专门的学习空间能让大脑快速进入专注状态，符合题意。故选G。 【18题详解】 由上文“Next, use proven techniques to manage your time effectively. A popular time-management method, called Pomodoro Technique, involves working in short, focused bursts followed by short breaks. To put it into practice, start by setting a timer for 25 minutes, called a “Pomodoro”.(接下来，使用经过验证的技巧来有效地管理你的时间。一种流行的时间管理方法，称为番茄工作法，包括短时间、专注的工作，然后是短暂的休息。要付诸实践，首先设置一个25分钟的计时器，称为“番茄钟”。）”可知，上文提到设置一个25分钟的计时器，称为“番茄钟”，本空应说明在这25分钟内要做什么。A选项“Then, work on the task till the time is up.(然后，继续完成任务，直到时间结束。)”指出要继续完成任务，直到时间结束，能承接上文，符合题意。故选A。 【19题详解】 由下文“Many students think they can “save time” by doing multiple things at once, but the fact is far from this. Multitasking actually makes you less efficient and leads to lower-quality work. Our brains aren’t designed to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Instead, focus on one task at a time, and finish it before moving on to the next.(许多学生认为他们可以同时做多件事来“节省时间”，但事实远非如此。多任务处理实际上会降低你的效率，导致工作质量下降。我们的大脑不是用来同时处理多项任务的。相反，一次只专注于一项任务，并在完成后再继续下一项。)”可知，下文提到多任务处理实际上会降低效率，本空应强调避免同时做多件事。B选项“Furthermore, avoid doing several things at a time.(此外，避免同时做几件事。)”指出要避免同时做几件事，能引起下文，符合题意。故选B。 【20题详解】 由上文“Finally, never underestimate the connection between physical health and mental focus.(最后，永远不要低估身体健康与精神专注之间的联系。)”可知，上文提到身体健康与精神专注之间的联系，本空应进一步说明这种联系。C选项“Focus is closely linked to your overall physical well-being.(专注力与你的整体身体健康密切相关。)”指出专注力与整体身体健康密切相关，能承接上文，符合题意。故选C。 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I was 17 years old. Along with a dozen other boys I had made a long trip to Iowa in order to see a college that I was thinking of ____21____. While the trip had been ____22____ for the most part I was feeling depressed, alone, and isolated. I was ____23____ the Appalachian mountains and the forests of my home. I loved ____24____ the leaves turned a thousand ____25____ of green in the Spring and then became a ____26____ of red, gold and orange in the Fall. Here in Iowa everything was ____27____. The grass looked burnt and brown. All that I could ____28____ was a mixture of corn, mud and pigs. I walked outside the dormitory of the college and sat on a big rock. I closed my eyes and ____29____ being back home again. When I finally opened them, however, I saw something that touched my ____30____. It was a Prairie (大草原) Sunset. It seemed to ____31____ the sky from horizon to horizon. Gold, red, purple and pink clouds all ____32____ together in a picture painted by Heaven’s own hand. It was so huge that it took my ____33____ away. It made our mountain sunsets seem ____34____ by comparison. I realized that this place too had its own special beauty. This place too was a part of nature’s ____35____. 21. A. quitting B. visiting C. exploring D. attending 22. A. fun B. hard C. plain D. tiresome 23. A. assuming B. picturing C. missing D. reminding 24. A. how B. where C. why D. if 25. A. shapes B. shades C. shadows D. sheets 26. A. flood B. cloud C. sea D. blanket 27. A. realistic B. dull C. apparent D. tough 28. A. hear B. touch C. taste D. smell 29. A. cared about B. dreamed of C. prepared for D. looked over 30. A. body B. hand C. face D. soul 31. A. fill B. break C. separate D. block 32. A. folded B. sank C. flowed D. escaped 33. A. pain B. breath C. wealth D. eyesight 34. A. splendid B. pale C. tiny D. weak 35. A. creation B. punishment C. change D. reflection 【答案】21. D 22. A 23. C 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. B 28. D 29. B 30. D 31. A 32. C 33. B 34. C 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述作者17岁前往爱荷华州考察心仪大学，因思念家乡山水心情低落，却被当地草原日落的美景打动，领悟到不同地方各有独特自然之美的经历。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我和十几个男孩长途跋涉来到爱荷华州，去看看一所我考虑就读的大学。A. quitting放弃；B. visiting参观；C. exploring探索；D. attending就读、上（学）。根据前文“see a college that I was thinking of”可知，作者前往该大学的目的是考察，考虑未来进入这所大学学习，attend college为固定搭配表“上大学”。故选D项。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：虽然这次旅行在很大程度上是愉快的，但我却感到沮丧、孤独和格格不入。A. fun愉快的；B. hard艰难的；C. plain平淡的；D. tiresome令人厌烦的。根据前文“While”表转折，以及后文“I was feeling depressed, alone, and isolated”可知，旅行本身的体验与作者的低落心情形成对比，旅行是愉快的。故选A项。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我思念着家乡的阿巴拉契亚山脉和森林。A. assuming假设；B. picturing描绘；C. missing思念；D. reminding提醒。根据前文“I was feeling depressed, alone, and isolated”以及后文“being back home again”可知，作者身处异乡心情低落，内心十分思念家乡的景物。故选C项。 【24题详解】 考查宾语从句引导词。句意：我喜欢看春天的树叶如何变幻出深浅不一的绿色，到了秋天，又化作一片红、金、橙交织的海洋。A. how如何；B. where哪里；C. why为什么；D. if是否。根据后文“the leaves turned a thousand ________ of green in the Spring and then became a ________ of red, gold and orange in the Fall.”可知，作者喜欢的是家乡树叶四季变换色彩的方式，空格处引导宾语从句表方式，应用how。故选A项。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我喜欢看春天的树叶如何变幻出深浅不一的绿色，到了秋天，又化作一片红、金、橙交织的海洋。A. shapes形状；B. shades色调、深浅度；C. shadows影子；D. sheets薄片。根据后文“of green”以及“then became a sea of red, gold and orange in the Fall”可知，此处指树叶的绿色呈现出不同的深浅色调，a shade of为固定搭配表“一种……的色调”。故选B项。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我喜欢看春天的树叶如何变幻出深浅不一的绿色，到了秋天，又化作一片红、金、橙交织的海洋。A. flood洪水；B. cloud云；C. sea海洋；D. blanket毯子。根据前文“the leaves turned a thousand ________ of green in the Spring”以及后文“of red, gold and orange in the Fall”可知，秋天的树叶色彩斑斓、漫山遍野，如同一片色彩的海洋，a sea of为固定搭配表“一片……的海洋”。故选C项。 【27题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在爱荷华州，一切都显得单调乏味。A. realistic现实的；B. dull单调的、乏味的；C. apparent明显的；D. tough艰难的。根据后文“The grass looked burnt and brown.”以及与家乡五彩斑斓的自然景色对比可知，作者觉得爱荷华州的景物毫无生机，十分单调。故选B项。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我能闻到的只有玉米、泥土和猪的混合气味。A. hear听见；B. touch触摸；C. taste品尝；D. smell闻到。根据后文“a mixture of corn, mud and pigs”可知，玉米、泥土、猪对应的是嗅觉上的气味，作者能感知到的是这些混合的味道。故选D项。 【29题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我闭上眼睛，梦想着再次回到家乡。A. cared about关心；B. dreamed of梦想、渴望；C. prepared for为……做准备；D. looked over检查。根据前文“I was ________ the Appalachian mountains and the forests of my home.”以及后文“being back home again”可知，作者思念家乡，闭上眼睛后内心渴望回到家乡，沉浸在对家乡的想象中。故选B项。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，当我最终睁开眼睛时，我看到了触动我心灵的景象。A. body身体；B. hand手；C. face脸；D. soul心灵。根据后文“I finally opened them, however, I saw something that touched my ____10____. It was a Prairie (大草原) Sunset.”可知，作者被草原日落美景打动，结合后文的“I realized that this place too had its own special beauty”可知，这一景色带来的触动是内心深处的，触及了心灵。故选D项。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：它似乎从这一端的地平线到那一端的地平线，填满了整片天空。A. fill填满；B. break打破；C. separate分开；D. block阻挡。根据后文“the sky from horizon to horizon”以及“It was so huge that it took my _______ away.”可知，草原日落的景象范围极广，铺满了整片天空。故选A项。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：金、红、紫、粉各色的云朵交织在一起，仿佛是上帝亲手绘制的一幅画。A. folded折叠；B. sank下沉；C. flowed流动、交织；D. escaped逃离。根据后文“together in a picture painted by Heaven’s own hand”可知，不同颜色的云朵相互交融，如同在画布上流动交织，构成美丽的画面。故选C项。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：它如此壮观，美得让我屏住了呼吸。A. pain痛苦；B. breath呼吸；C. wealth财富；D. eyesight视力。根据前文“It seemed to _______ the sky from horizon to horizon.”以及前文的“It was so huge”可知，草原日落的壮观美景让作者感到震撼，take one’s breath away为固定搭配，意为“令人惊叹、让人屏住呼吸”。故选B项。 【34题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：相比之下，我们家乡山里的日落就显得渺小了。A. splendid壮丽的；B. pale苍白的；C. tiny渺小的；D. weak虚弱的。根据前文“It seemed to _______ the sky from horizon to horizon.”以及前文的“It was so huge”可知，草原日落广阔壮观，与之相比，家乡山里的日落范围有限，显得十分渺小。故选C项。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这个地方，也是大自然创造的一部分。A. creation创造物、作品；B. punishment惩罚；C. change改变；D. reflection反思。根据前文“I realized that this place too had its own special beauty”可知，作者领悟到爱荷华州也有独特的自然之美，而这份美和家乡的美景一样，都是大自然的创造。故选A项。 第二节(共10小题;每小题1. 5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 If you enter the clinic of Dr. William Forbes ____36____ the first time, you may feel amazed by how he treats his patients — by performing acupuncture! Dr. William started out as a conventional doctor after ____37____ (he) graduation from medical school. However, he became interested in acupuncture, ____38____ ancient Chinese practice, in 2002, when he suffered from terrible pain in his back. When he found little ____39____ (relieve) by trying muscle-relaxing, he ____40____ (take) his friend’s advice and received three treatments of acupuncture. “I was deeply impressed by ____41____ it worked on me and decided to learn it,” said Dr. William, ____42____ (wear) a big smile on his face. Surely it was not easy to master the skills, but Dr. William kept at it ____43____ (tireless). It was only after studying the techniques for a couple of years that he began offering them to his patients. The techniques ____44____ (work) very effectively on his patients so far and Dr. William has become widely known as “Dr. Acupuncture”. This is not where Dr. William stops, though. He is looking forward to exploring Chinese herbal medicine and wishes to combine it with the present treatments ____45____ (benefit) more people. 【答案】36. for 37. his 38. an 39. relief 40. took 41. how 42. wearing 43. tirelessly 44. have worked 45. to benefit 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了威廉·福布斯医生如何从传统医生转变为针灸专家，并计划进一步探索中药治疗的故事。 【36题详解】 考查介词。句意：如果你第一次进入威廉·福布斯医生的诊所，你可能会对他通过针灸治疗病人的方式感到惊讶。for the first time为固定短语，意为“第一次”。故填for。 【37题详解】 考查代词。句意：威廉医生从医学院毕业后，一开始是一名传统医生。本空修饰名词graduation，用形容词性物主代词his，作定语。故填his。 【38题详解】 考查冠词。句意：然而，2002年，当他背部剧痛时，他开始对针灸 —— 一种古老的中医疗法 —— 产生兴趣。此处表泛指“一种古老的中医疗法”，ancient 以元音音素开头，需用不定冠词an。故填an。 【39题详解】 考查名词。句意：当他尝试肌肉放松疗法却几乎没有缓解疼痛时，他听从了朋友的建议，接受了三次针灸治疗。空处作found的宾语，用名词relief“缓解，减轻”。故填relief。 【40题详解】 考查时态。句意：当他发现尝试放松肌肉几乎没有缓解作用时，他听从了朋友的建议，接受了三次针灸治疗。根据found可知，句子描述过去的情况，应用一般过去时，本空用take的过去式took，作谓语，与received并列。故填took。 【41题详解】 考查宾语从句。句意：“它对我的作用给我留下了深刻的印象，我决定学习它，”威廉医生说着，脸上带着灿烂的笑容。“_____ it worked on me”为宾语从句，从句缺少方式状语，表示“它如何对我起作用”，所以此处用连接副词how引导。故填how。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：“它对我的作用给我留下了深刻的印象，我决定学习它，”威廉医生说着，脸上带着灿烂的笑容。空处为非谓语动词，wear和逻辑主语Dr. William之间为主谓关系，所以此处用现在分词wearing，作伴随状语。故填wearing。 【43题详解】 考查副词。句意：当然，掌握这些技能并不容易，但威廉医生不知疲倦地坚持了下来。空处修饰动词kept，用副词tirelessly作状语，表示“不知疲倦地”。故填tirelessly。 【44题详解】 考查时态。句意：到目前为止，这些技术对他的病人非常有效，威廉医生也因此被称为“针灸医生”。空处为句子的谓语，根据so far可知，句子应用现在完成时，主语The techniques为复数，助动词用have，谓语用have worked。故填have worked。 【45题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：他期待探索中草药，并希望将其与现有疗法相结合，以造福更多人。benefit“使受益”。空处作目的状语，表示“为了造福更多人”，需用动词不定式形式to benefit。故填to benefit。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Alan打算今年春节与父母一起来中国旅游，想听听你的建议，请给Alan写封邮件，内容包括： 1. 推荐旅游路线及出行方式； 2. 推荐理由。 注意：1. 写作词数应为100词左右； 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, Hearing you’re planning to visit China, I’m writing to offer you some suggestions. I recommend you start your trip in Beijing and then travel to Chengdu by high-speed train. Firstly, Beijing, the capital, is ideal for experiencing the festive atmosphere of the Spring Festival, where you can enjoy temple fairs and traditional performances. In addition, Chengdu is famous for giant pandas and Sichuan cuisine, and its Spring Festival is full of warm local customs. Lastly, the high-speed train is fast, safe and comfortable, quite suitable for your family travel. If there is anything else you would like to know, please feel free to ask. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给Alan写封邮件，推荐旅游路线及出行方式以及说明推荐理由。 【详解】1.词汇积累 著名的：famous→well-known 习俗：custom→tradition 舒适：comfortable→cozy 适合：suitable→appropriate 2.句式拓展 同义句 原句：Hearing you’re planning to visit China, I’m writing to offer you some suggestions. 拓展句：Since you plan to visit China, I’m writing to offer you some suggestions. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Hearing you’re planning to visit China, I’m writing to offer you some suggestions.（运用了现在分词Hearing作状语） 【高分句型2】If there is anything else you would like to know, please feel free to ask.（运用了if引导条件状语从句） 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 This Friday brought a mix of emotions—both excitement and disappointment — all because of a flyer from school. When I got home, Mum saw the flyer in my hand and asked, “What’s this?” “A flyer for a five-day art camp,” I explained. “But Emily can’t go.” “Would you like to attend?”Mum asked. “You’ve always loved art.” Her words reminded me of what Emily had said earlier: “Tessa, you’re the real artist. My brother thought the roses I painted were rocket ships.” I sighed. Mum patted my back. She knew I had a hard time jumping into something with no familiar faces around. “Maybe next year.” “Maybe,” I echoed. Then I told Mum I wanted to go outside to draw the Westons’ pine tree (松树). She nodded with an encouraging smile. As I walked into the bright sunshine, I couldn’t help but think about the art camp. I wished I felt a little bit braver. Emily could make friends with a whole bus of kids in ten minutes, but my stomach felt like a little boat tossed in a heavy storm when I was surrounded by strangers... By the time I started drawing, I had made up my mind to forget about the art camp. I began by drawing the pine tree’s strong and straight trunk, and then added the beautiful branches, making sure the upper ones lifted gently towards the sun. Lost in my work, I jumped when I heard Mr. Weston speak up, “You’ve done a great job showing the strength of that tree on paper.” “Thanks,” I smiled, glancing up. As I drew the needles to the branches, Mr. Weston told me something I never knew about pines: If you plant the root ball too deep, the tree dies. Their roots grow out, not down—to get enough water and grow tall. “You have a good eye, Tessa.”With these words, Mr. Weston nodded goodbye. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: His words made me pause and think. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: The next Monday, I signed up for the camp. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】His words made me pause and think. As I reflected on his wisdom, I realized that I had been burying my own roots too deep, suffocating my growth and potential, no matter how often I was told about my talent in drawing. I had always unknowingly turned a deaf ear, forgetting to spread my roots outward, to seek nourishment and reach for the sky. Encouraged by Mr. Weston’ s words, I decided to reassess my approach to life and started branching out . The next Monday, I signed up for the camp. Once I was there, I discovered that I didn’t have to be like Emily, jumping into some unfamiliar faces around to prove I was a real artist. From landscapes to portraits, and water color to oil painting, each brushstroke on the canvas was proof and brought me a lot of attention I had never experienced before. I began to make friends with other kids, the boat in my stomach rocking gently in calm waters. It was here that I truly flourished, drawing my own way to reach out for a whole new world. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者有绘画天赋，想要参加艺术营，又因为很难像朋友艾米丽一样融入群体而不敢于去参与。作者在画松树的时候遇到了Weston老师，老师的话给了作者启发。作者意识到应该重新评估自己对于生活的态度。作者决定去参加艺术营，在画画的时候专心致志，交到了朋友，也接触了一个全新的世界。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“他的话使我停下来思考。”可知，第一段可描写作者听了Weston老师的话之后对于自己生活态度的思考及想法的改变。 ②由第二段首句内容“下个星期一，我报名参加了艺术营。”可知，第二段可描写作者参加艺术营的经历和感受。 2.续写线索：引发思考——态度转变——决定参加艺术营——经历——感受 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①意识到：realize/be aware ②决定做某事：decide to do/make up one’s mind to do 发现：discover/spot 情绪类 ①受鼓舞的：encouraged/inspired ②平静的：calm/peaceful 【点睛】[高分句型1]. As I reflected on his wisdom, I realized that I had been burying my own roots too deep, suffocating my growth and potential, no matter how often I was told about my talent in drawing.（由as，no matter how引导状语从句，that引导的宾语从句和现在分词作状语） [高分句型2]. From landscapes to portraits, and water color to oil painting, each brushstroke on the canvas was proof and brought me a lot of attention I had never experienced before.（attention为先行词，省略关系代词的限制性定语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 长沙市周南中学2025年下学期高二年级英语科期末考试试题 分量：150分 时量：120分钟 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. What can the woman get on the first floor? A. Clothes. B. Shoes. C. Accessories. 2. How will the man go to the museum? A. On foot. B. By car. C. By bus. 3. What caused the bad traffic? A. A fallen tree. B. A car accident. C. The roadwork. 4. Where are the speakers? A. In a restaurant. B. In a supermarket. C. At home. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. A flight. B. A party. C. A storm. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What disappoints the speakers about the film? A. The special effects. B. The plot. C. The characters. 7. What does the woman think of the reviews of the film? A. Unreliable. B. Detailed. C. Helpful. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What does Julie ask Peter to do? A. Book a hotel. B. Work on Saturday. C. Reschedule their travel. 9. How does Peter feel about Julie? A. Disappointed. B. Concerned. C. Annoyed. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What did Nick intend to do before the accident happened? A. Feed the cat. B. Get the wine. C. Cook the meal. 11. What happened to Nick? A. He got hurt. B. He injured his cat. C. He broke his leg. 12. Where did Nick spend the weekend? A. At home. B. In the hospital. C. At his sister’s place. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What do we know about Rita? A. She is the man’s classmate. B. She graduated from college. C. She is a new college student. 14. What did the man do on his first day of university? A. He made new friends. B. He signed up for a group. C. He toured the city on foot. 15. How did Rita get her bike? A. She rented it. B. She borrowed it. C. She bought it. 16. How much did Rita spend on her city tour? A. $8. B. $15. C. $120. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What is expected during the Activity Time? A. Complete silence. B. Active conversations. C. Individual reading practice. 18. Why was the Activity Time schedule changed? A. Noise affected regular readers. B. Teachers preferred morning hours. C. Students needed more practice time. 19. When can students get writing guidance? A. From 9 a. m. to 10:30 a. m. B. From 10:30 a. m. to 12 p. m. C. From 1:30 p. m. to 3 p. m. 20. Where does the writing help take place? A. In the Central Seating area. B. At the teachers’ office. C. In the Quiet Reading zone. 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 Everybody in this world is different from one another. But do you know that understanding differences can help you better manage your money? As we grow up, we gradually develop a set of our own values or beliefs. These are influenced by society, our family, the education we receive and so on. Once this value system is set up, it’s not easy to change later in life. Financial experts say that everyone also has their own belief of how to manage the finances. This is part of our value system and it has a great influence on the way we look after our money. According to our different values, experts put us in three categories. They are the ant, the cricket and the snail. •The ant — work first Just like ants who work heart and soul in summer in order to store food for winter, these people don’t care about enjoying the moment. They work very hard and save money they earn so that they can enjoy life when they get old and retire. The ant loves to save but they could make more out of their money if they were willing to invest in some funds and stocks with low risk. •The cricket — fun first The cricket wants to enjoy everything now and doesn’t think too much about the future. They even borrow money when they really want something. Many young people now belong to this group. These people nearly have no savings. When they get old, they might have problems. They should learn to save and buy insurance. •The snail — living under pressure The snail refers to people who make life difficult for themselves. They take out big long-term loans from the bank in order to buy things such as luxury houses. They are happy to take out big loans even though they are not sure if they can afford them. This can cause problems in the future. They should plan more carefully. 1. According to the author ________. A. we spend money because we have earned it B. spending money is a wiser way to manage money C. saving money is a good way to manage money D. your way of managing money is a reflection of your value or belief 2. The crickets borrow money because ________. A. they want to buy insurance B. they would like to enjoy everything now C. they plan to invest for their own future D. they need to do something urgent 3. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To state that we are the same as animals. B. To make fun of the three kinds of foolish people. C. To make us understand our differences and manage our money better. D. To make us understand we should spend our own money. B Life is pretty unpredictable. One can never know what is in store for them unless it is unexpectedly thrown at them. Some people are lost in sorrows and incapable of moving on while others learn from it and come out even stronger. Similar was the case with Jordan. Since childhood, Jordan has been a dedicated sports enthusiast who never missed out on practices and rose quickly to excellence. Determined to pursue a sports career, he earned a Master’s degree in Biomechanics and began coaching at school. Unluckily, his professional career ended when he was at his peak. He was one of the strongest and most competitive players on his team, but an injury was all it took to bring him down. He suffered from a severe injury in his lower back, due to which he could never return to professional playing. Instead of sitting back and going into an episode of shock and depression as most athletes do Jordan made it an opportunity to grow in a new field. With his career being ended unexpectedly, he promised himself to educate athletes on moving properly and taking care of themselves. He would also push the body to physical and mental extremes. According to Jordan, “I have long thought a coach should be an expert in all aspects of life, and that is what I’ve set out to do.” He motivates his trainees to follow his motto, that is, “Do what you do... with all your might.” Although this 35-year-old professional went through the phase of ending his career early, he is always driven by the passion for training and developing healthy life routines for youth athletes. He aims to help them grow and reach their potential to the fullest and do not repeat the same mistake he made that ended his career. With high-spirited individuals like Jordan, ambitious athletes have an excellent source to get inspiration from. 4. Why did Jordan end his career as a professional player? A He was determined to explore a new career. B. He made a promise to coach young athletes. C. He was not enthusiastic about sports anymore. D. He was attacked by unexpected physical damage. 5. What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 3 refer to? A. Guiding young athletes. B. Recovering from the injury. C. Ending his sports career. D. Returning to professional playing. 6. Which of the following can best describe Jordan? A. Inspiring and tough. B. Professional and proud. C. Talented and considerate. D. Ambitious and creative. 7. What life lessons can we learn from the passage? A. Health is wealth. B. Prevention is better than cure. C. Practice makes perfect. D. When one door closes, another opens. C When I zipped through elementary school way back in the 1950s, in English class we were encouraged to express ourselves through creative writing, public speaking or perhaps taking part in some form of drama. And as we shared our creativity we were improving our communication skills. The emphasis here was how best to convey our thoughts and talents as clearly as possible. Yet it seemed that all spoken word exercises were being taught only from the speaker’s point of view, with little or no time spent teaching the fine art of listening. And that was a missed opportunity because young children are remarkable listeners. They take in words, ideas and speech patterns, quite often without our awareness. Yet somewhere along the way, we teach them to stop listening. Perhaps they would benefit from lessons in selective silence, concentration, while focusing on knowing how to process all incoming information. Sadly, to the best of my knowledge, no such programs are offered. We seem to allocate less time to actually listening to one another. There is no question that we are a nation of bad listeners. One reason might be the fact that we have become a much more visual society as result of exposure to television, the Internet and all manner of hand-held wireless devices. We tend to be more self-absorbed and primarily focused on hearing ourselves talk rather than listening to others. I attended a small family gathering a few years ago and almost everyone except my 86-year-old aunt was constantly texting or checking email on their iPhone. It made me wonder why we had bothered get together in the first place as we were paying so little attention to one another. We could just as easily have had an online get-together. Listening is indeed a rare and special talent. And one that takes a lot of practice. But once you have gotten comfortable with the technique, you might find your next tete-a-tete a whole lot more meaningful. Simply listening for nuances in conversation will provide so much more context and substance for the words you are hearing. Remember, in order to be interesting, you must first be interested. And in conversation, you are supposed to be listening, not waiting to talk. 8 What is the author’s attitude toward the English class in the 1950s? A. Carefree. B. Tolerant. C. Favorable. D. Objective. 9. What might be a reason that makes us bad listeners according to the author? A. We have less time to communicate. B. We have a sense of self-importance. C. The rapid development of technology. D. The lack of care and understanding for others. 10. What can we learn about the author’s family gathering a few years ago? A. His aunt wasn’t good at listening. B. His aunt didn’t like attending family gatherings. C. His family members were engaged in hot discussions. D. His family members showed little interest in one another. 11. What is the purpose of the last paragraph? A To lead discussions. B. To give suggestions. C. To create expectations. D. To make comparisons. D Is there a link between social media and depression? Do Facebook and Instagram have a negative impact on your mental health? It’s complicated. Sometimes, looking through Instagram just makes you feel bad. You try not to envy your friends, but they always seem to be traveling somewhere cool, eating something fancy, or looking cute in perfect just-rolled-out-of-bed hair. On the other hand, there are times when you laugh at funny memes (表情包), catch up with old friends, and feel happy to belong to fun social media communities. Clearly, social media isn’t all bad. People are increasingly suspecting that there’re potential problems of social media. Things like cyberbullying (网上欺凌) , screen addiction, and being exposed to endless filtered images (美颜) that make it impossible not to make comparisons between yourself and others often make the news. In July, a big study came out in the journal JAMA titled “Association of Screen Time and Depression in Adolescence.” This big headline seems to confirm what a lot of people have been saying — screen time is horrible for young people. The study followed over 3,800 adolescents over four years as part of a drug and alcohol prevention program. Part of what the investigators measured was the teens’ amount of screen time, including time spent on social media, as well as their levels of depression symptoms. One of their main findings was that higher amounts of social media use were associated with higher levels of depression. That was true both when the researches compared between people and compared each person against their own mental health over time. Case closed? Not so fast. Before we end the debate once and for all, let’s take a closer look at this and other studies. Let’s ask ourselves: what exactly is the relationship between social media use and depression? It turns out there are several warnings. 12. Why do people sometimes feel bad when looking through Instagram? A. They lack contact with old friends. B. They can travel nowhere. C. They don’t look perfect. D. They feel unbalanced. 13. Why is the article in journal JAMA mentioned? A. To comment. B. To prove. C. To suggest. D. To explore. 14. Which may agree with the findings of the study? A. Depression is related to social media use. B. Teens’ amount of screen time is limited. C. It is not easy to tell reasons for depression. D. Social media contributes to physical health. 15. What’s the best title of the text? A. How to reduce depression? B. Does social media cause depression? C. Shall people reduce screen time? D. Why is it time to give up social media? 第二节(共5小题;每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 How to Boost Focus for Effective Studying In an era filled with distractions — from phone notifications or social media to noisy classrooms or — staying focused while studying has become a major challenge for many students. ____16____ Here are some tips to help you stay concentrated and make your study time more productive. Initially, create a dedicated study space. Having a specific area for studying, like a desk in your room or a quiet corner in the library, helps train your brain to associate that space with “work mode”. Ensure this area is well- lit, free of a mess, and has all your necessary materials at hand. ____17____ Next, use proven techniques to manage your time effectively. A popular time- management method, called Pomodoro Technique, involves working in short, focused bursts followed by short breaks. To put it into practice, start by setting a timer for 25 minutes, called a “Pomodoro”. ____18____ After that, take a5- minute break to relax and once you have completed four such Pomodoros, take a longer 15-30 minute break to rest your brain. ____19____ Many students think they can “save time” by doing multiple things at once, but the fact is far from this. Multitasking actually makes you less efficient and leads to lower- quality work. Our brains aren’t designed to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Instead, focus on one task at a time, and finish it before moving on to the next. Finally, never underestimate the connection between physical health and mental focus. ____20____ Getting enough sleep, eating a balanced diet and getting regular exercise are not just good for your body — they are fundamental to maintaining sharp mental clarity. If you’re tired or hungry, it will be much harder to stay concentrated. A. Then, work on the task till the time is up. B. Furthermore, avoid doing several things at a time. C. Focus is closely linked to your overall physical well- being. D. Afterwards, set clear and achievable goals for each study session. E. The good news is that it is a skill you can develop with practice. F. Therefore, it is crucial to keep your study area tidy and well- organized. G. The instant you sit down there, your brain will automatically start to shift into a focused state. 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I was 17 years old. Along with a dozen other boys I had made a long trip to Iowa in order to see a college that I was thinking of ____21____. While the trip had been ____22____ for the most part, I was feeling depressed, alone, and isolated. I was ____23____ the Appalachian mountains and the forests of my home. I loved ____24____ the leaves turned a thousand ____25____ of green in the Spring and then became a ____26____ of red, gold and orange in the Fall. Here in Iowa everything was ____27____. The grass looked burnt and brown. All that I could ____28____ was a mixture of corn, mud and pigs. I walked outside the dormitory of the college and sat on a big rock. I closed my eyes and ____29____ being back home again. When I finally opened them, however, I saw something that touched my ____30____. It was a Prairie (大草原) Sunset. It seemed to ____31____ the sky from horizon to horizon. Gold, red, purple and pink clouds all ____32____ together in a picture painted by Heaven’s own hand. It was so huge that it took my ____33____ away. It made our mountain sunsets seem ____34____ by comparison. I realized that this place too had its own special beauty. This place too was a part of nature’s ____35____. 21. A. quitting B. visiting C. exploring D. attending 22. A. fun B. hard C. plain D. tiresome 23. A. assuming B. picturing C. missing D. reminding 24. A. how B. where C. why D. if 25. A. shapes B. shades C. shadows D. sheets 26. A. flood B. cloud C. sea D. blanket 27. A. realistic B. dull C. apparent D. tough 28. A. hear B. touch C. taste D. smell 29. A. cared about B. dreamed of C. prepared for D. looked over 30. A. body B. hand C. face D. soul 31. A. fill B. break C. separate D. block 32 A. folded B. sank C. flowed D. escaped 33. A. pain B. breath C. wealth D. eyesight 34. A. splendid B. pale C. tiny D. weak 35. A. creation B. punishment C. change D. reflection 第二节(共10小题;每小题1. 5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 If you enter the clinic of Dr. William Forbes ____36____ the first time, you may feel amazed by how he treats his patients — by performing acupuncture! Dr. William started out as a conventional doctor after ____37____ (he) graduation from medical school. However, he became interested in acupuncture, ____38____ ancient Chinese practice, in 2002, when he suffered from terrible pain in his back. When he found little ____39____ (relieve) by trying muscle-relaxing, he ____40____ (take) his friend’s advice and received three treatments of acupuncture. “I was deeply impressed by ____41____ it worked on me and decided to learn it,” said Dr. William, ____42____ (wear) a big smile on his face. Surely it was not easy to master the skills, but Dr. William kept at it ____43____ (tireless). It was only after studying the techniques for a couple of years that he began offering them to his patients. The techniques ____44____ (work) very effectively on his patients so far and Dr. William has become widely known as “Dr. Acupuncture”. This is not where Dr. William stops, though. He is looking forward to exploring Chinese herbal medicine and wishes to combine it with the present treatments ____45____ (benefit) more people. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Alan打算今年春节与父母一起来中国旅游，想听听你的建议，请给Alan写封邮件，内容包括： 1. 推荐旅游路线及出行方式； 2. 推荐理由。 注意：1. 写作词数应为100词左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Alan, _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 This Friday brought a mix of emotions—both excitement and disappointment — all because of a flyer from school. When I got home, Mum saw the flyer in my hand and asked, “What’s this?” “A flyer for a five-day art camp,” I explained. “But Emily can’t go.” “Would you like to attend?”Mum asked. “You’ve always loved art.” Her words reminded me of what Emily had said earlier: “Tessa, you’re the real artist. My brother thought the roses I painted were rocket ships.” I sighed. Mum patted my back. She knew I had a hard time jumping into something with no familiar faces around. “Maybe next year.” “Maybe,” I echoed. Then I told Mum I wanted to go outside to draw the Westons’ pine tree (松树). She nodded with an encouraging smile. As I walked into the bright sunshine, I couldn’t help but think about the art camp. I wished I felt a little bit braver. Emily could make friends with a whole bus of kids in ten minutes, but my stomach felt like a little boat tossed in a heavy storm when I was surrounded by strangers... By the time I started drawing, I had made up my mind to forget about the art camp. I began by drawing the pine tree’s strong and straight trunk, and then added the beautiful branches, making sure the upper ones lifted gently towards the sun. Lost in my work, I jumped when I heard Mr. Weston speak up, “You’ve done a great job showing the strength of that tree on paper.” “Thanks,” I smiled, glancing up. As I drew the needles to the branches, Mr. Weston told me something I never knew about pines: If you plant the root ball too deep, the tree dies. Their roots grow out, not down—to get enough water and grow tall. “You have a good eye, Tessa.”With these words, Mr. Weston nodded goodbye. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: His words made me pause and think. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: The next Monday, I signed up for the camp. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $