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上海市嘉定区第一中学2025-2026学年高二上学期期末考试 英语试卷（A卷） （练习时间：105分钟 满分：115分） I. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. Beijing Hosts the World’s First-ever Humanoid (像人的) Robot Half Marathon Running is for everyone — and everything, as it now happens. That’s ___1___ China has just staged a half marathon where humans weren’t the only participants. In addition to about 12,000 living, breathing runners, this race also welcomed 21 humanoid robots to its start line. This half marathon, which took place in Beijing on Saturday, ___2___ (believe) to be the first running event of its kind and a landmark moment for the Chinese robotics industry. ___3___ the humans and robots ran along separate tracks, likely for safety reasons which you’ll appreciate better in a moment, it was the first time that these two types of participants ___4___ (take) part in the same race.And it proved that bipedal (两腿行走的) robots can run a significant distance in real-world conditions. However, the robots’ performances on race day were chaotic. One robot fell at the starting line and stayed down for several minutes. ___5___ ran into a fence after just a few meters. Only six of the 21 competing robots, all of ___6___ had to be bipedal rather than on wheels, successfully completed the course. The best of the bunch was a humanoid called Tiangong Ultra, ___7___ (develop) by the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center, which won the robot race in 2 hours and 40 minutes. Even better, Tiangong Ultra crossed the finish line ___8___ the human cut-off time of three hours and 10 minutes. It made it the only robot ___9___ (qualify) for a human participation award. It was the tallest robot in the field, too, ___10___ (tower) over many human adults at nearly six feet (about 1.8 meters). By contrast, the shortest robot participant — which wore a blue and white tracksuit and waved at people every few seconds — was just 2.5 feet (about 0.76 meters) tall. Section B Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box.Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A aim B. apparent C. boosting D. campaign E. controversial F. misperception G. discourage H. manual I. decrease J. moving K. urging The Link Between Movement and Health How people exercise changes with each new trend, but the idea that physical activity is key to good health is more than a passing fashion. What won’t change is that staying active benefits health in various ways —including lowering the risk for heart attacks, and ____11____ mental health. Loss of activity in our lives It wasn’t always so difficult to keep ____12____ People did it because they had to. As cars multiplied and electric appliances reduced the amount of ____13____ labor people had to do, “we got to a point where we weren’t so physically active,” said Dr. Bethany Barone Gibbs, a professor at West Virginia University in Morgantown. “It then became ____14____that maybe people who were more active were healthier.” Recommended exercise Studies showed even moderate-intensity activities could make a difference, leading to a 1995 U.S. surgeon general’s report ____15____ people to engage in 30 to 45 minutes of moderate activity each day, and for those who were already doing so, to push themselves harder. In 2007, the American College of Sports Medicine, along with the American Medical Association and the U.S. surgeon general, launched a(n) ____16____, calling for people to engage in 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each week. Current federal guidelines now reflect additional evidence suggesting people ____17____ for up to 300 minutes per week of moderate-intensity exercise, or 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise. All movement counts Even small amounts of activity throughout the day can make a difference. More evidence suggests it’s not just how much people move but how much they sit that matters. The guidelines now ____18____ long periods of sitting behavior, finding a benefit with even five minutes of movement at least once an hour. “Get off the couch” and move “There is a(n) ____19____ that you need to be a sportsperson to get health benefits from exercise,” said Dr.Damon Swift, an exercise physiologist (生理学家) at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. “But really the benefits increase much earlier than that. Once you start getting off the couch, there is a large ____20____ in risk as you go from being inactive to somewhat active.” II. Reading Comprehension Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. The world’s top insect experts say our planet’s important insect population is going through a “death by a thousand cuts”. A new group of studies suggests Earth is losing around 1 to 2 percent of its insects each year. The losses are ____21____ climate change, pollution, agriculture, land use changes and chemicals. David Wagner of the University of Connecticut is the lead writer of the 12 studies, which recently appeared in Proceedings of the National Academies of Sciences. The problem is a complex issue and even scientists say they do not fully understand it. The ____22____ of the issue makes it hard to get the public interested in possible solutions. Wagner said scientists need to find out if the levels of insect ____23____ are bigger in comparison to other species. May Berenbaum of the University of Illinois, who helped lead the research ____24____ the insect losses to climate change 30 years ago. She said back then, the methods used to measure the degree and rate of climate change effects were ____25____ .Berenbaum says another issue is that many people simply ____26____ insects. She added that this is true even though the small creatures do a lot of good. Wagner said two famous insects, honeybees and Monarch butterflies, are good examples of the current _____27_____ insects face. Honeybees have been ____28____ because of disease, chemicals and lack of food. Drier weather in the U.S. West, driven by climate change, means less milkweed for butterflies to ____29____, Wagner said. And changes in American agriculture ____30____ weeds and flowers they need for nectar (花蜜). The recent scientific papers do not provide new data, so they show a big but ____31____ picture of a problem that is starting to get more attention. Scientists have ____32____ 1 million insect species, while up to 4 million more are likely to be discovered, Berenbaum said. Doug Tallamy of the University of Delaware was not part of the studies, but he said the research demonstrates how the world has “spent the last 30 years spending billions of dollars finding new ways to kill insects and ____33____ pennies (a small amount of money) working to preserve them”. In an email to the Associated Press, Tallamy said the good news was that people themselves can do a lot to ____34____ insect losses. “This is a global problem with a grassroots. ____35____,” he wrote. 21. A. replaced with B. mistaken for C. prohibited from D. blamed on 22. A. objective B. significance C. complexity D. sensitivity 23. A. loss B. species C. evolution D. distinction 24. A. owed B. compared C. contributed D. recommended 25. A. efficient B. difficult C. purposeful D. convincing 26. A. study B. pity C. respect D. hate 27. A. alternatives B. dimensions C. problems D. habitats 28. A. doubling B. escaping C. intervening D. disappearing 29. A. eat B. anchor C. conserve D. value 30. A. cultivate B. remove C. beautify D. visualize 31. A. unavoidable B. unappealing C. inappropriate D. incomplete 32. A. identified B. threatened C. anticipated D. neglected 33. A. private B. additional C. mere D. primitive 34. A. stop B. suffer C. generate D. explain 35. A. contradiction B. solution C. expectation D. promise Section B Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A) My dad is a crossword-lover. When I was a little girl, Dad would read his crossword puzzles to me from a magazine. I can still remember how he turned his pencil excitedly as he discovered a new phrase. If my attention weakened, he would say, “Feeling sleepy? Never mind, I’ll keep reading. Some of the words may crawl into your mind.” Bit by bit, Dad introduced me to the power of words and guided my life’s calling, a purpose I never questioned or bothered to pursue. Years passing, I grew into a professional writer. I found that he never asked me to suggest a word or help him with a puzzle when I was working. For him, my words were precious; each held value. But it did not matter much to me how much I got paid for writing. I wrote because I loved word-craft and making up stories that brought ideas to life. Recently when an editor surprised me with a lower rate of pay for a piece of essay that they chose to publish online rather than in print, I was kind of hurt! But I comforted myself by looking at the bright side — so many people read the piece and shared joyful emotions and praise on social media. Although some worldly-wise friends told me that I was paid peanuts, I myself felt well rewarded. While I was content, a certain anxiety would secretly emerge: would the thought of earnings cheapen the dignity of my work? Dad’s solution was: “Why not both? Money isn’t everything, but isn’t it good to have enough to help yourself and those close to you? And for your talents and efforts to be valued?” Dad believed not only that more wealth did not mean greater happiness, but also that no effort should be undervalued. Today, when doubts cloud my mind, I think of Dad’s pencil: its purpose may be to solve a crossword puzzle, but it was also there for anyone writing down a life-changing number in a lottery ticket (彩票). So couldn’t my words help complete my life purpose and earn a better living too? Now I take up assignments — some that pay well, some that don’t — and they both fill me with joy. 36. Dad didn’t turn to the author to solve puzzles probably because he________. A. didn’t know the fun of sharing games B. failed to see her willingness to help C. didn’t want to interrupt her literary creation D. trusted his own ability to solve puzzles 37. “I was paid peanuts” in paragraph 3 indicates that________. A. my writing deserved a better pay B. I got some nuts from my writing C. my writing ability was overrated D. I earned more than I should have 38 What does the author mainly convey in the last paragraph? A. Dad uses a pencil to balance his life wisely. B. Her life purpose is realized through writing. C. She sees both her words’ material and spiritual value. D. Multiple roles of a pencil may help change one’s life. 39. What can we learn about Dad and the author? A. Dad developed her attention by reading. B. Dad advised her to be a professional writer. C. Dad improved her ability to solve word puzzles. D. Dad helped shape her view on writing for a living. (B) Pickleball is now one of the fastest-growing sports, and it’s tons of fun. It is played on a badminton-sized court with a net at the center. Each end of the court has a kitchen (the non-volley zone; volley is a hit of the ball before it touches the ground). Follow these simple rules and I bet you’ll be out playing doubles pickleball in no time. #1: each rally (往返拍击) begins with a serve The game starts with a serve. In the doubles, the player on the right side of their court always starts the serve. You serve crosscourt to your opponent. The serving player can either hit the ball after it bounces or out of the air and the serve must avoid landing in the kitchen or on its line.When hitting a volley serve, your paddle (球拍) must move in an upward path. #2:the ball must bounce once on each side before either team can volley Before any player can hit a shot out of the air, the ball must bounce once on each side. So, if your partner is serving and you start up at the kitchen, you’re in a dangerous position, because the returning team can hit a shot right at you. If you react with a volley, it’s considered a fault and you’ll lose the point because you don’t let the ball bounce first on your side. (*A point is a unit of scoring that can only be won by the serving team.) #3:each point continues until a fault After the serve, play continues until a rally is won either by someone hitting a winning shot or a fault is committed. A fault ends the rally. In pickleball, there are some basic fault types: The ball lands in the kitchen. The ball lands out of bounds(behind the baseline or outside the sideline). The ball hits the net and falls on your side. The ball bounces twice on one side before the player can return it. (To Be Continued) 40. When your partner is serving, you are not advised to start at the kitchen because ______ A. your opponent is likely to gain a point B. the ball won’t bounce on the other side C. your partner is likely to be hit D. you probably won’t gain a point 41. According to #3, which pictures show faults? A. ①② B. ②③ C. ②④ D. ③④ 42. Where may you find this article? A. In a journal on sports science. B. From a profile of the sports’ inventor. C. At the “How-To” section of a sports website. D. On an official document of sports classification. (C) Even if you don’t worry that artificial intelligence (AI) will destroy the human race, you might fear its huge appetite for electricity will damage the environment. Asking an AI chatbot a question is equivalent to using ten times more energy than an old-fashioned internet search. As the AI boom took off, you may think that emissions(排放)from tech giants evidently rise. With huge investments in new data centers planned, more rises seem inevitable. But the worry is on shaky ground. In absolute terms, AI may be less energy-hungry than assumed. The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that electricity consumption by data centers could more than double in five years. Even if energy usage increases sharply, the basic is still low. Data centers currently account for only about 1.5% of global electricity consumption — and the vast majority of that is due to streaming, social media and online shopping, not AI. Handled in a smart way, some of AI’s electricity use will help with greening the economy. AI is highly capable of identifying complex patterns and improving systems, which can help reduce emissions. It is already helping improve the efficiency of electrical networks with real-time balance of supply and demand. Besides, it has assisted in reducing petrol consumption in shipping through adjusting routes and speeds to the fittest, and spotting leaks of methane (a greenhouse gas) by cooperating with satellites and ground sensors. The task for policymakers and industry bosses is to maximize AI’s advantages in saving energy, thus minimizing its climate impacts. The most elegant solution would be for governments to set a proper price on carbon. But because a global carbon price remains a distant dream, it would be more realistic to focus on other measures. The first is greater openness. From August 2026, the EU will require some AI developers to report their energy use in detail, which can be copied elsewhere. A second is to rethink how data centers operate. The IEA notes that arranging to shift volume of work among data centers at different times could reduce pressure and help balance energy networks, making them better matched to renewable power. Third, tech firms should live up to their environmental promises. Many now rely heavily on buying renewable-energy credits, a problematic way of balancing their emissions. A better one is to use their influence to promote the decarbonization of the energy networks by pushing for planning reform and supporting alternatives like nuclear power. Doubling down on these would help transform AI from climate suspect to climate hero. 43. The reason why the author says “the worry is on shaky ground” is that________. A. tech companies have already achieved their carbon goals B. future data centers will be powered by renewable energy C. the current energy use by AI is small within global context D. AI’s environmental benefits can make up for its energy cost 44. We can learn from paragraph 3 that________. A. energy used by AI would otherwise realize a green economy B. energy saving in shipping is partly due to AI-improved routes C. AI’s real-time management has raised electricity consumption D. methane leak detection done by AI can be sensed by satellites 45. Which of the following is recommended to handle AI’s climate impacts? A. Setting a global carbon price for tech industries. B. Scheduling data centers’ workloads dynamically. C. That tech firms balance emissions through credit exchange. D. That AI developers stay open to others’ reporting approaches 46. What would be the best title for the passage? A. Technology’s Impact on Climate Change B. Government Regulations on AI and Energy C AI’s Energy Demand and Tech Innovation D. AI’s Energy Consumption and Conservation Section C Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. How Could Louvre(卢浮宫)Robbery Have Happened? In the morning on October the 19th 2025, after thieves broke into the Louvre Museum in broad daylight,making off with 8 pieces of treasures, an embarrassed nation is asking itself a question: How could France let this happen? ____47____ Problems related to funds have actually held back the state-owned museum’s ability to manage massive crowds and ultimately secure some of the world’s most valuable collections of art. The fact that the break-in occurred at the Louvre Palace,a symbol of France’s cultural might, and encountered little resistance, has French officials questioning not just the Louvre’s defenselessness, but that of cultural sites across the country.Several ministers arranged for a crisis meeting to examine the extent of the security breakdown.Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin expressed, “One thing is certain:it’s that we have failed”. ____48____ The museum staff are placing the blame on years of staffing cuts.The continuous layoffs have left the Louvre with tough choices over where to position a limited number of security guards and cameras.They guard more than 700,000 square feet of exhibition space that contains masterpieces ranging from the Mona Lisa to many ancient statues from Egypt. ____49____ “We were shouting from the rooftops,“Elise Muller,a Louvre security guard and union official said,”We can now see how little we were listened to.”In June,museum staff even mounted a protest over conditions at the museum,saying the crowds were adding stress to the security team in charge of monitoring its collection. ____50____ President Macron intends to construct a new entrance and take pressure off the symbolic glass structure where visitors currently enter the museum and fast-track visits to the Mona Lisa,the Louvre’s main attraction. But critics complain Macron’s plan won’t be finished until 2031 at the earliest.Besides,finding public funds for any repair of the Louvre is going to be a challenge.The longer France struggles to walk out of the financial collapse,the more it chances losing priceless works in robbery that French officials say are increasingly well-organized. A. The staff have given up making efforts to reverse such a serious situation. B. In his opinion,the theft succeeded in giving France an unacceptable image. C. The answer points to its public finances already under great constant stress. D. Dig into the question,and you’ll uncover the answer hidden behind its works of art. E. Due to such overload,museum staff repeatedly gave authorities warnings about security threats. F. An ambitious plan to transform the museum has thus taken shape and is under heated discussion. III. Summary Writing 51. Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. The Drawbacks—and Benefits—of Isolation Loneliness is increasingly seen as a serious problem in modern society, affecting both the elderly and many young people. Smartphones, social media, and remote work are often blamed for making individuals feel isolated. Three recent books explore the complex nature of being alone. “All the Lonely People” shares personal stories from individuals experiencing deep isolation. The author, Sam Carr, a psychologist, sensitively shows the emotional pain caused by loss of family members, disease, or difficult childhood experiences. After reading this book, one may wonder whether loneliness is just an unavoidable human experience. Actually, Carr suggests loneliness isn’t one simple feeling, but a mix of different unhappy emotions and unsatisfied needs. Another book, “Solitude”, written by two psychologists, shows a completely different story, exploring the rewards of time spent alone. It is common to treat loneliness and being alone as similar concepts, but they are not. Based on laboratory work, interviews and surveys, the authors argue that isolation offers valuable benefits, which depends on whether being alone is voluntary. Being alone allows people space to rest, think, and escape constant noise and distractions. However, the experience depends entirely on whether being alone is voluntary. Being forced to stay isolated, like prisoners, is usually miserable. “The Success of the Sleepers” presents a more critical view of modern isolation. Mr Bruckner, a philosopher, calls the present period “a Great Withdrawal.” The book describes a society where most tasks can be completed without leaving house. The author’s comment? “While it’s nice to be comfortable, you can’t build a civilization on comfort.” Mr Bruckner’s main theme is the need for people to reclaim the art of affiliation. The author believes “interactive isolation” enabled by technology cannot replace “the great theatre of the world.” Mr Bruckner supplies a checklist for getting rid of enduring, painful feelings of loneliness: “Have we loved others enough, given others enough, held others enough?” Maybe it is time to try to answer these questions. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ IV. Translation Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 52. 许多家长关心孩子睡眠不足问题，认为这会影响学习效率。(concern) (汉译英) __________________________________________________________________ 53. 这座古镇能保持原貌，归功于当地居民对历史建筑的精心守护。(owe)(汉译英) __________________________________________________________________ 54. 工会每个月推出惠民活动，大家只需网上预约，就可免费体验。(available) (汉译英) _______________________________________________________________________________________ 55. 近年来，该地区牛奶消耗量稳步堤升，足见民众的健康意识已然深入人心。(which) (汉译英) ____________________________________________ V. Guided Writing 56. Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 假设你是中华中学的高二学生张晶，你校英文报正在开展“AI and Our Life”的主题征文活动。你有意参加，你的征文内容须包括： > 具体描述一次你使用AI的经历和感受； > 谈谈你对高中学生使用AI的看法和建议。 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 上海市嘉定区第一中学2025-2026学年高二上学期期末考试 英语试卷（A卷） （练习时间：105分钟 满分：115分） I. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. Beijing Hosts the World’s First-ever Humanoid (像人的) Robot Half Marathon Running is for everyone — and everything, as it now happens. That’s ___1___ China has just staged a half marathon where humans weren’t the only participants. In addition to about 12,000 living, breathing runners, this race also welcomed 21 humanoid robots to its start line. This half marathon, which took place in Beijing on Saturday, ___2___ (believe) to be the first running event of its kind and a landmark moment for the Chinese robotics industry. ___3___ the humans and robots ran along separate tracks, likely for safety reasons which you’ll appreciate better in a moment, it was the first time that these two types of participants ___4___ (take) part in the same race.And it proved that bipedal (两腿行走的) robots can run a significant distance in real-world conditions. However, the robots’ performances on race day were chaotic. One robot fell at the starting line and stayed down for several minutes. ___5___ ran into a fence after just a few meters. Only six of the 21 competing robots, all of ___6___ had to be bipedal rather than on wheels, successfully completed the course. The best of the bunch was a humanoid called Tiangong Ultra, ___7___ (develop) by the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center, which won the robot race in 2 hours and 40 minutes. Even better, Tiangong Ultra crossed the finish line ___8___ the human cut-off time of three hours and 10 minutes. It made it the only robot ___9___ (qualify) for a human participation award. It was the tallest robot in the field, too, ___10___ (tower) over many human adults at nearly six feet (about 1.8 meters). By contrast, the shortest robot participant — which wore a blue and white tracksuit and waved at people every few seconds — was just 2.5 feet (about 0.76 meters) tall. 【答案】1. because 2. is believed 3 Although##Though##While 4. had taken 5. Another 6. which 7. developed 8. before##within 9. to qualify##to be qualified 10 towering 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了北京举办首届人形机器人半程马拉松的赛事情况。 【1题详解】 考查连词。句意：这是因为中国刚刚举办了一场半程马拉松比赛，人类并不是唯一的参赛者。前文“Running is for everyone — and everything”提出观点，后文“China has just staged a half marathon where humans weren’t the only participants”解释该现象的原因，空处应用连词because引导表语从句，构成固定句型“That’s because...”，意为“这是因为……”。故填because。 【2题详解】 考查动词时态语态和主谓一致。句意：这场半程马拉松于周六在北京举行，被认为是此类赛事中的首场，也是中国机器人产业的一个里程碑时刻。空处作谓语，句子描述的是客观事实，应用一般现在时，believe和主语This half marathon之间是被动关系，应用一般现在时的被动语态，主语This half marathon是单数，be动词应用is。故填is believed。 【3题详解】 考查连词。句意：尽管出于安全原因，人类和机器人分别在不同的赛道上奔跑（这一点你很快就会更清楚），但这是这两类参赛者首次参加同一场比赛。前半句“人类和机器人分道跑”与后半句“首次同场竞技”是让步转折关系，空处应用连词although/though/while引导让步状语从句，意为“尽管”，句首单词首字母大写。故填Although/Though/While。 【4题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：尽管出于安全原因，人类和机器人分别在不同的赛道上奔跑（这一点你很快就会更清楚），但这是这两类参赛者首次参加同一场比赛。it was the first time that...为固定句型，意为“这是某人第一次……”，that从句中的谓语动词应用过去完成时。故填had taken。 【5题详解】 考查代词。句意：另一个机器人在仅仅跑了几米后就撞到了围栏上。根据上文“One robot fell at the starting line and stayed down for several minutes.”可知，此处表示“另一个机器人”，应用代词another，泛指三者或三者以上中的另一个，句首单词首字母大写。故填Another。 【6题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：在21个参赛机器人中，只有6个成功完成了比赛，所有这些机器人都必须是两足行走的，而不是轮式的。空处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词six of the 21 competing robots，先行词指物，关系词在从句中作介词of的宾语，应用关系代词which引导从句。故填which。 【7题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：其中表现最好的是一款名为“天工Ultra”的人形机器人，由北京人形机器人创新中心开发，以2小时40分钟的成绩赢得了机器人组冠军。空处作非谓语动词，develop和逻辑主语a humanoid called Tiangong Ultra之间是被动关系，应用过去分词作后置定语。故填developed。 【8题详解】 考查介词。句意：更好的是，“天工Ultra”在人类设定的3小时10分钟截止时间之前（在3小时10分钟内）冲过了终点线。根据空后“the human cut-off time of three hours and 10 minutes”可知，此处表示“在……之前”或“在……之内”，应用介词before“在……之前”或within“在……之内”。故填before/within。 【9题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这使它成为唯一有资格获得人类参与奖的机器人。空处为非谓语动词作后置定语，修饰名词robot，当名词有the only修饰，其后用不定式作后置定语，qualify“符合”和robot之间可以是主动关系，强调机器人自身符合获奖条件，可用to qualify；也可用不定式的被动形式to be qualified，强调机器人被官方授予资格。故填to qualify/to be qualified。 【10题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：它也是赛场上最高的机器人，身高近6英尺（约1.8米），比许多成年人都高。空处作非谓语动词，动词tower“高耸；高出”和逻辑主语It（指代前文的机器人）之间是主动关系，应用现在分词作状语。故填towering。 Section B Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box.Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A. aim B. apparent C. boosting D. campaign E. controversial F. misperception G. discourage H. manual I. decrease J. moving K. urging The Link Between Movement and Health How people exercise changes with each new trend, but the idea that physical activity is key to good health is more than a passing fashion. What won’t change is that staying active benefits health in various ways —including lowering the risk for heart attacks, and ____11____ mental health. Loss of activity in our lives It wasn’t always so difficult to keep ____12____. People did it because they had to. As cars multiplied and electric appliances reduced the amount of ____13____ labor people had to do, “we got to a point where we weren’t so physically active,” said Dr. Bethany Barone Gibbs, a professor at West Virginia University in Morgantown. “It then became ____14____that maybe people who were more active were healthier.” Recommended exercise Studies showed even moderate-intensity activities could make a difference, leading to a 1995 U.S. surgeon general’s report ____15____ people to engage in 30 to 45 minutes of moderate activity each day, and for those who were already doing so, to push themselves harder. In 2007, the American College of Sports Medicine, along with the American Medical Association and the U.S. surgeon general, launched a(n) ____16____, calling for people to engage in 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each week. Current federal guidelines now reflect additional evidence suggesting people ____17____ for up to 300 minutes per week of moderate-intensity exercise, or 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise. All movement counts Even small amounts of activity throughout the day can make a difference. More evidence suggests it’s not just how much people move but how much they sit that matters. The guidelines now ____18____ long periods of sitting behavior, finding a benefit with even five minutes of movement at least once an hour. “Get off the couch” and move “There is a(n) ____19____ that you need to be a sportsperson to get health benefits from exercise,” said Dr.Damon Swift, an exercise physiologist (生理学家) at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. “But really the benefits increase much earlier than that. Once you start getting off the couch, there is a large ____20____ in risk as you go from being inactive to somewhat active.” 【答案】11. C 12. J 13. H 14. B 15. K 16. D 17. A 18. G 19. F 20. I 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了运动与健康之间的关系。 【11题详解】 考查动名词。句意：不变的是，保持活跃好动对健康有着多方面的益处——包括降低心脏病发作的风险，以及提升心理健康水平。空处应用动名词，与lowering并列作宾语；选项C. boosting表示“提升、推动”，为动名词形式，符合句子和句意。故选C。 【12题详解】 考查动名词。句意：保持活动并不总是那么困难。动词短语keep doing表示“保持做某事”，故空处用动名词形式；根据上句“Loss of activity in our lives(在我们的生活中失去活动)”可知，空处表示保持“活动”，选项J. moving为动名词形式，表示“移动、活动”，符合句意。故选J。 【13题详解】 考查形容词。句意：随着汽车数量的增多以及电器的普及减少了人们需要从事的体力劳动，“我们逐渐进入了一个身体活动量减少的阶段”，西弗吉尼亚大学莫兰顿分校的贝瑟尼·巴罗内·吉布斯教授如是说。空处应用形容词，修饰名词labor，作定语；选项H. manual为形容词，表示“体力的、手动的”，manual labor意为“体力劳动”，符合句意。故选H。 【14题详解】 考查形容词。句意：随后便显而易见的是，或许那些更活跃的人会更健康。空处应用形容词，作表语；选项B. apparent为形容词，表示“显而易见的”，符合句意。故选B。 【15题详解】 考查现在分词。句意：研究表明，即使是中等强度的运动也能产生效果，这促使 1995 年美国卫生局局长发布了一份报告，呼吁人们每天进行 30 至 45 分钟的中等强度运动，并且对于那些已经进行此类运动的人，要更加努力地坚持下去。空处应用现在分词，作后置定语，修饰名词report，并与其之间为主动关系；选项K. urging为现在分词，表示“力劝、敦促”，符合句意。故选K。 【16题详解】 考查名词。句意：2007 年，美国运动医学学院、美国医学协会以及美国卫生部长共同发起了一项活动，呼吁人们每周进行 150 分钟中等强度运动。空处应用名词，作宾语；选项D. campaign为名词，表示“活动、运动”，符合句意。故选D。 【17题详解】 考查动词。句意：目前的联邦指南反映了更多证据，表明人们的目标是每周进行最多 300 分钟的中等强度运动，或 75 至 150 分钟的高强度运动。空处应用动词，作suggesting后宾语从句的谓语；选项A. aim为动词，表示“旨在、瞄准”，aim for表示“以……为目标”，符合句意。故选A。 【18题详解】 考查动词。句意：该指南现在不鼓励长时间坐着的行为，发现每小时至少运动一次，哪怕是五分钟也有好处。空处应用动词，作谓语；选项G. discourage为动词，表示“劝阻、不鼓励”，符合句意。故选G。 19题详解】 考查名词。句意：有一种错误的观念认为，要想从运动中获得健康益处，就必须是专业的运动员。空处应用名词，作主语；选项F. misperception为名词，表示“误解、错误的想法”，符合句意。故选F。 【20题详解】 考查名词。句意：一旦你开始离开沙发，当你从不活动变为稍微活跃时，风险就会大大降低。空处应用名词，作主语；选项I. decrease可作名词，表示“减少、减低”，符合句意。故选I。 II. Reading Comprehension Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. The world’s top insect experts say our planet’s important insect population is going through a “death by a thousand cuts”. A new group of studies suggests Earth is losing around 1 to 2 percent of its insects each year. The losses are ____21____ climate change, pollution, agriculture, land use changes and chemicals. David Wagner of the University of Connecticut is the lead writer of the 12 studies, which recently appeared in Proceedings of the National Academies of Sciences. The problem is a complex issue and even scientists say they do not fully understand it. The ____22____ of the issue makes it hard to get the public interested in possible solutions. Wagner said scientists need to find out if the levels of insect ____23____ are bigger in comparison to other species. May Berenbaum of the University of Illinois, who helped lead the research ____24____ the insect losses to climate change 30 years ago. She said back then, the methods used to measure the degree and rate of climate change effects were ____25____ .Berenbaum says another issue is that many people simply ____26____ insects. She added that this is true even though the small creatures do a lot of good. Wagner said two famous insects, honeybees and Monarch butterflies, are good examples of the current _____27_____ insects face. Honeybees have been ____28____ because of disease, chemicals and lack of food. Drier weather in the U.S. West, driven by climate change, means less milkweed for butterflies to ____29____, Wagner said. And changes in American agriculture ____30____ weeds and flowers they need for nectar (花蜜). The recent scientific papers do not provide new data, so they show a big but ____31____ picture of a problem that is starting to get more attention. Scientists have ____32____ 1 million insect species, while up to 4 million more are likely to be discovered, Berenbaum said. Doug Tallamy of the University of Delaware was not part of the studies, but he said the research demonstrates how the world has “spent the last 30 years spending billions of dollars finding new ways to kill insects and ____33____ pennies (a small amount of money) working to preserve them”. In an email to the Associated Press, Tallamy said the good news was that people themselves can do a lot to ____34____ insect losses. “This is a global problem with a grassroots. ____35____,” he wrote. 21. A. replaced with B. mistaken for C. prohibited from D. blamed on 22. A. objective B. significance C. complexity D. sensitivity 23. A. loss B. species C. evolution D. distinction 24. A. owed B. compared C. contributed D. recommended 25. A. efficient B. difficult C. purposeful D. convincing 26. A. study B. pity C. respect D. hate 27. A. alternatives B. dimensions C. problems D. habitats 28. A. doubling B. escaping C. intervening D. disappearing 29. A. eat B. anchor C. conserve D. value 30. A. cultivate B. remove C. beautify D. visualize 31. A. unavoidable B. unappealing C. inappropriate D. incomplete 32. A. identified B. threatened C. anticipated D. neglected 33. A. private B. additional C. mere D. primitive 34. A. stop B. suffer C. generate D. explain 35. A. contradiction B. solution C. expectation D. promise 【答案】21. D 22. C 23. A 24. B 25. B 26. D 27. C 28. D 29. A 30. B 31. D 32. A 33. C 34. A 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了昆虫数量减少的现状、原因及相关应对方向。 【21题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：这些损失归咎于气候变化、污染、农业、土地利用变化和化学品。A. replaced with被替换为；B. mistaken for被误认为；C. prohibited from被禁止做某事；D. blamed on归咎于。根据上文“Earth is losing around 1 to 2 percent of its insects each year”及下文“climate change, pollution, agriculture, land use changes and chemicals”可知，此处指昆虫数量减少的原因归咎于气候变化、污染、农业、土地利用变化和化学品。故选D。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这个问题的复杂性使得很难让公众对可能的解决方案感兴趣。A. objective目标；B. significance重要性；C. complexity复杂性；D. sensitivity敏感性。根据上文“The problem is a complex issue and even scientists say they do not fully understand it.”可知，此处指这个问题的复杂性。故选C。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：瓦格纳说，科学家们需要弄清楚，昆虫数量的减少幅度是否比其他物种更大。A. loss损失，减少；B. species物种；C. evolution进化；D. distinction区别。根据上文“Earth is losing around 1 to 2 percent of its insects each year.”可知，此处指昆虫数量减少的问题。故选A。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：伊利诺伊大学的梅·贝伦鲍姆30年前就协助主导了这项关于气候变化导致昆虫减少的对比研究。A. owed欠；B. compared比较；C. contributed贡献；D. recommended推荐。根据下文“the insect losses to climate change 30 years ago”可知，此处指将昆虫的减少与气候变化进行了比较。故选B。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她说，当时，用来衡量气候变化影响的程度和速度的方法很困难。A. efficient高效的；B. difficult困难的；C. purposeful有目的的；D. convincing令人信服的。根据下文“Berenbaum says another issue is that many people simply.. insects.”结合下文现在对昆虫减少问题的深入研究，可推断出早期研究方法存在缺陷、实施难度大。故选B。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：贝伦鲍姆说，另一个问题是许多人就是讨厌昆虫。A. study学习；B. pity同情；C. respect尊敬；D. hate讨厌。根据下文“She added that this is true even though the small creatures do a lot of good.”的转折关系可知，此处应填与“益处”相反的负面态度词，指许多人讨厌昆虫。故选D。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：瓦格纳说，两种著名的昆虫，蜜蜂和帝王蝶，是当前昆虫面临的问题的好例子。A. alternatives替代品；B. dimensions方面；C. problems问题；D. habitats栖息地。根据上文“The problem is a complex issue and even scientists say they do not fully understand it.”可知，此处指当前昆虫面临的问题。故选C。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：蜜蜂因为疾病、化学物质和食物缺乏而正在消失。A. doubling加倍；B. escaping逃跑；C. intervening干预；D. disappearing消失。根据下文“because of disease, chemicals and lack of food”可知，此处指蜜蜂的生存威胁因素，正面临消失的危机。故选D。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：瓦格纳说，气候变化导致的美国西部天气干燥，意味着可供蝴蝶食用的乳草减少了。A. eat吃；B. anchor固定；C. conserve保护；D. value重视。根据上文“less milkweed for butterflies to”可知，此处指可供蝴蝶食用的乳草。故选A。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：美国农业的变化清除了它们赖以获取花蜜的杂草和花卉。A. cultivate培养；B. remove移除；C. beautify美化；D. visualize想象。根据下文“weeds and flowers they need for nectar”可知，农业活动通常会清除杂草和野花，而这些是昆虫的花蜜来源。故选B。 【31题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：最近的科学论文没有提供新的数据，所以它们展示了一个开始受到更多关注的问题的的图景，这一图景宏大但不完整。A. unavoidable不可避免的；B. unappealing不吸引人的；C. inappropriate不合适的；D. incomplete不完整的。根据上文“The recent scientific papers do not provide new data”可知，缺少新数据会导致问题的图景不够完整。故选D。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：贝伦鲍姆说，科学家们已经确认了100万种昆虫，而可能还会发现多达400万种。A. identified确认；B. threatened威胁；C. anticipated预期；D. neglected忽视。根据下文“1 million insect species,while up to 4 million more are likely to be discovered”的对比可知，此处指已经被识别、记录的昆虫种类。故选A。 【33题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：特拉华大学的道格・塔拉米没有参与这些研究，但他说，这项研究证明了世界“在过去30年里花费了数十亿美元寻找杀死昆虫的新方法，而仅仅花费了微不足道的钱来保护它们”。A. private私人的；B. additional额外的；C. mere仅仅的；D. primitive原始的。根据上文“spent the last 30 years spending billions of dollars finding new ways to kill insects and”可知，与“billions of dollars”形成对比，应是指花费了“仅仅”很少的钱在保护上。故选C。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：塔拉米在给美联社的一封电子邮件中说，好消息是人们自己可以做很多事情来阻止昆虫的减少。A. stop阻止；B. suffer遭受；C. generate产生；D. explain解释。根据下文“insect losses”可知，此处是提出解决办法，即采取行动阻止昆虫减少的趋势。故选A。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：“这是一个全球性的问题，但解决之道却在于基层行动，”他写道。A. contradiction矛盾；B. solution解决方案；C. expectation期望；D. promise承诺。根据上文“the good news was that people themselves can do a lot to stop insect losses”可知，此处指解决问题的办法。故选B。 Section B Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A) My dad is a crossword-lover. When I was a little girl, Dad would read his crossword puzzles to me from a magazine. I can still remember how he turned his pencil excitedly as he discovered a new phrase. If my attention weakened, he would say, “Feeling sleepy? Never mind, I’ll keep reading. Some of the words may crawl into your mind.” Bit by bit, Dad introduced me to the power of words and guided my life’s calling, a purpose I never questioned or bothered to pursue. Years passing, I grew into a professional writer. I found that he never asked me to suggest a word or help him with a puzzle when I was working. For him, my words were precious; each held value. But it did not matter much to me how much I got paid for writing. I wrote because I loved word-craft and making up stories that brought ideas to life. Recently when an editor surprised me with a lower rate of pay for a piece of essay that they chose to publish online rather than in print, I was kind of hurt! But I comforted myself by looking at the bright side — so many people read the piece and shared joyful emotions and praise on social media. Although some worldly-wise friends told me that I was paid peanuts, I myself felt well rewarded. While I was content, a certain anxiety would secretly emerge: would the thought of earnings cheapen the dignity of my work? Dad’s solution was: “Why not both? Money isn’t everything, but isn’t it good to have enough to help yourself and those close to you? And for your talents and efforts to be valued?” Dad believed not only that more wealth did not mean greater happiness, but also that no effort should be undervalued. Today, when doubts cloud my mind, I think of Dad’s pencil: its purpose may be to solve a crossword puzzle, but it was also there for anyone writing down a life-changing number in a lottery ticket (彩票). So couldn’t my words help complete my life purpose and earn a better living too? Now I take up assignments — some that pay well, some that don’t — and they both fill me with joy. 36. Dad didn’t turn to the author to solve puzzles probably because he________. A. didn’t know the fun of sharing games B. failed to see her willingness to help C. didn’t want to interrupt her literary creation D. trusted his own ability to solve puzzles 37. “I was paid peanuts” in paragraph 3 indicates that________. A. my writing deserved a better pay B. I got some nuts from my writing C. my writing ability was overrated D. I earned more than I should have 38. What does the author mainly convey in the last paragraph? A. Dad uses a pencil to balance his life wisely. B. Her life purpose is realized through writing. C. She sees both her words’ material and spiritual value. D. Multiple roles of a pencil may help change one’s life. 39. What can we learn about Dad and the author? A. Dad developed her attention by reading. B. Dad advised her to be a professional writer. C. Dad improved her ability to solve word puzzles. D. Dad helped shape her view on writing for a living. 【答案】36. C 37. A 38. C 39. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者受父亲影响成为作家，及对写作报酬与价值的看法。 【36题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“Years passing, I grew into a professional writer. I found that he never asked me to suggest a word or help him with a puzzle when I was working. For him, my words were precious; each held value.(岁月流逝，我成为了一名职业作家。我发现，我工作时，他从不要求我帮忙想词或解谜题。对他来说，我的文字很珍贵，每一个都有价值。)”可知，父亲不找作者解谜题是因为不想打扰她的文学创作。故选C。 【37题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段中“Recently when an editor surprised me with a lower rate of pay for a piece of essay that they chose to publish online rather than in print, I was kind of hurt! (最近，一位编辑让我大吃一惊，他们选择在网上而不是在印刷品上发表我的一篇文章，却给了我更低的稿费。)”和“Although some worldly-wise friends told me that I was paid peanuts, I myself felt well rewarded.(尽管一些精明的朋友告诉我，I was paid peanuts，但我自己觉得得到了很好的回报。)”可知，作者的稿费低于预期，I was paid peanuts意为“我得到的报酬很少”，暗示她的作品值得更高的报酬。故选A。 【38题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“So couldn’t my words help complete my life purpose and earn a better living too? Now I take up assignments — some that pay well, some that don’t — and they both fill me with joy.(那么，我的文字就不能帮助我完成人生目标，赚取更好的生活吗？现在，我接受任务——有些报酬丰厚，有些报酬不高——但它们都让我充满喜悦。)”可知，作者主要传达的是她既看到了文字的精神价值（实现人生目标），也重视其物质价值（赚取报酬）。故选C。 【39题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是根据第四段中“Dad’s solution was: “Why not both? Money isn’t everything, but isn’t it good to have enough to help yourself and those close to you? And for your talents and efforts to be valued?” Dad believed not only that more wealth did not mean greater happiness, but also that no effort should be undervalued.(爸爸的解决办法是：“为什么不能两者兼得呢？钱不是一切，但有足够的钱来帮助自己和亲近的人不是很好吗？你的才能和努力得到重视不是很好吗？”爸爸不仅相信更多的财富并不意味着更大的幸福，而且相信任何努力都不应该被低估。)”、最后一段中“So couldn’t my words help complete my life purpose and earn a better living too? Now I take up assignments — some that pay well,some that don’t — and they both fill me with joy.(那么，我的文字就不能帮助我完成人生目标，赚取更好的生活吗？现在，我接受任务——有些报酬丰厚，有些报酬不高——但它们都让我充满喜悦。)”可知，父亲帮助作者塑造了她对写作谋生的看法。故选D。 (B) Pickleball is now one of the fastest-growing sports, and it’s tons of fun. It is played on a badminton-sized court with a net at the center. Each end of the court has a kitchen (the non-volley zone; volley is a hit of the ball before it touches the ground). Follow these simple rules and I bet you’ll be out playing doubles pickleball in no time. #1: each rally (往返拍击) begins with a serve The game starts with a serve. In the doubles, the player on the right side of their court always starts the serve. You serve crosscourt to your opponent. The serving player can either hit the ball after it bounces or out of the air and the serve must avoid landing in the kitchen or on its line.When hitting a volley serve, your paddle (球拍) must move in an upward path. #2:the ball must bounce once on each side before either team can volley Before any player can hit a shot out of the air, the ball must bounce once on each side. So, if your partner is serving and you start up at the kitchen, you’re in a dangerous position, because the returning team can hit a shot right at you. If you react with a volley, it’s considered a fault and you’ll lose the point because you don’t let the ball bounce first on your side. (*A point is a unit of scoring that can only be won by the serving team.) #3:each point continues until a fault After the serve, play continues until a rally is won either by someone hitting a winning shot or a fault is committed. A fault ends the rally. In pickleball, there are some basic fault types: The ball lands in the kitchen. The ball lands out of bounds(behind the baseline or outside the sideline). The ball hits the net and falls on your side. The ball bounces twice on one side before the player can return it. (To Be Continued) 40. When your partner is serving, you are not advised to start at the kitchen because ______ A. your opponent is likely to gain a point B. the ball won’t bounce on the other side C. your partner is likely to be hit D. you probably won’t gain a point 41. According to #3, which pictures show faults? A. ①② B. ②③ C. ②④ D. ③④ 42. Where may you find this article? A. In a journal on sports science. B. From a profile of the sports’ inventor. C. At the “How-To” section of a sports website. D. On an official document of sports classification. 【答案】40. A 41. A 42. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。本文介绍匹克球这一热门运动的场地特点，重点讲解两项核心规则（双跳后可截击、失误终止回合），助力读者快速掌握双打玩法。 【40题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“So, if your partner is serving and you start up at the kitchen, you’re in a dangerous position, because the returning team can hit a shot right at you. (所以，如果对方发球而你却在非击球区附近起身，那你就处于危险境地了，因为对方接球后可以朝你这边直接击球)”可知，当你的搭档发球时，不建议从非击球区开始，因为这样你的对手很可能会得分。故选A。 【41题详解】 细节理解题。根据#3:each point continues until a fault部分“The ball lands in the kitchen. The ball lands out of bounds(behind the baseline or outside the sideline). The ball hits the net and falls on your side. The ball bounces twice on one side before the player can return it. (球落在了非击球区里。球出界了（落在底线后或边线外）。球击中了球网然后落在了你们这一侧。这名球员在能够将球回传之前，球在这一侧弹了两次)”并结合图片①描述球击中球网然后落在了自己这一侧，②描述球落在非击球区，都属于犯规。故选A。 【42题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Pickleball is now one of the fastest-growing sports, and it’s tons of fun. It is played on a badminton-sized court with a net at the center. Each end of the court has a kitchen (the non-volley zone; volley is a hit of the ball before it touches the ground). Follow these simple rules and I bet you’ll be out playing doubles pickleball in no time. (皮克球运动如今已成为发展最为迅速的体育项目之一，而且非常有趣。它在一块羽毛球大小的场地进行，场地中央设有网。场地的两端各有一个“非击球区”（即非击球区；击球时球必须先触地）。“遵循这些简单的规则，我敢保证你很快就能和伙伴们一起玩双人皮克球了。)”以及最后一段“ (To Be Continued)(点击此处继续)”推知，可能在体育网站的“操作指南”板块找到这篇文章。故选C。 (C) Even if you don’t worry that artificial intelligence (AI) will destroy the human race, you might fear its huge appetite for electricity will damage the environment. Asking an AI chatbot a question is equivalent to using ten times more energy than an old-fashioned internet search. As the AI boom took off, you may think that emissions(排放)from tech giants evidently rise. With huge investments in new data centers planned, more rises seem inevitable. But the worry is on shaky ground. In absolute terms, AI may be less energy-hungry than assumed. The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that electricity consumption by data centers could more than double in five years. Even if energy usage increases sharply, the basic is still low. Data centers currently account for only about 1.5% of global electricity consumption — and the vast majority of that is due to streaming, social media and online shopping, not AI. Handled in a smart way, some of AI’s electricity use will help with greening the economy. AI is highly capable of identifying complex patterns and improving systems, which can help reduce emissions. It is already helping improve the efficiency of electrical networks with real-time balance of supply and demand. Besides, it has assisted in reducing petrol consumption in shipping through adjusting routes and speeds to the fittest, and spotting leaks of methane (a greenhouse gas) by cooperating with satellites and ground sensors. The task for policymakers and industry bosses is to maximize AI’s advantages in saving energy, thus minimizing its climate impacts. The most elegant solution would be for governments to set a proper price on carbon. But because a global carbon price remains a distant dream, it would be more realistic to focus on other measures. The first is greater openness. From August 2026, the EU will require some AI developers to report their energy use in detail, which can be copied elsewhere. A second is to rethink how data centers operate. The IEA notes that arranging to shift volume of work among data centers at different times could reduce pressure and help balance energy networks, making them better matched to renewable power. Third, tech firms should live up to their environmental promises. Many now rely heavily on buying renewable-energy credits, a problematic way of balancing their emissions. A better one is to use their influence to promote the decarbonization of the energy networks by pushing for planning reform and supporting alternatives like nuclear power. Doubling down on these would help transform AI from climate suspect to climate hero. 43. The reason why the author says “the worry is on shaky ground” is that________. A. tech companies have already achieved their carbon goals B. future data centers will be powered by renewable energy C. the current energy use by AI is small within global context D. AI’s environmental benefits can make up for its energy cost 44. We can learn from paragraph 3 that________. A. energy used by AI would otherwise realize a green economy B. energy saving in shipping is partly due to AI-improved routes C. AI’s real-time management has raised electricity consumption D. methane leak detection done by AI can be sensed by satellites 45. Which of the following is recommended to handle AI’s climate impacts? A. Setting a global carbon price for tech industries. B. Scheduling data centers’ workloads dynamically. C. That tech firms balance emissions through credit exchange. D. That AI developers stay open to others’ reporting approaches 46. What would be the best title for the passage? A. Technology’s Impact on Climate Change B. Government Regulations on AI and Energy C. AI’s Energy Demand and Tech Innovation D. AI’s Energy Consumption and Conservation 【答案】43. C 44. B 45. B 46. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章介绍了AI能耗担忧被夸大：IEA称数据中心用电仅占全球1.5%，AI占比更小，且AI可优化电网、航运与甲烷监测助减排。关键在透明报告、分时负载与清洁电源，辅以碳价，可使AI成为气候英雄而非元凶。 【43题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“In absolute terms, AI may be less energy-hungry than assumed. The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that electricity consumption by data centers could more than double in five years. Even if energy usage increases sharply, the basic is still low. Data centers currently account for only about 1.5% of global electricity consumption—and the vast majority of that is due to streaming, social media and online shopping, not AI.(从绝对意义上讲，人工智能可能不像人们想象的那么耗能。国际能源署（IEA）估计，数据中心的用电量将在五年内增加一倍以上。即使能源使用急剧增加，基本价格仍然很低。目前，数据中心的用电量仅占全球用电量的1.5%左右，其中绝大部分用电量来自流媒体、社交媒体和在线购物，而不是人工智能)”可知，数据中心仅占全球电力消耗的1.5%，且大部分来自流媒体、社交媒体等非AI活动，所以第一段中提到AI对电力的巨大需求会破坏环境这一担心是站不住脚的。短语on shaky ground意为“站不住脚，令人质疑的”。故选C项。 【44题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Besides, it has assisted in reducing petrol consumption in shipping through adjusting routes and speeds to the fittest, and spotting leaks of methane (a greenhouse gas) by cooperating with satellites and ground sensors.(此外，它还通过调整航线和航速来帮助减少航运中的汽油消耗，并通过与卫星和地面传感器合作来发现甲烷的泄漏)”可知，航运业节约了很多能源部分原因是由于人工智能改善了航线。故选B项。 【45题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“A second is to rethink how data centers operate. The IEA notes that arranging to shift volume of work among data centers at different times could reduce pressure and help balance energy networks, making them better matched to renewable power.(第二是重新思考数据中心的运作方式。国际能源署指出，在不同时间安排数据中心之间的工作量可以减轻压力，并有助于平衡能源网络，使其更好地与可再生能源相匹配)”可知，为解决AI对气候的影响，文中建议可以动态安排数据中心的工作量。故选B项。 【46题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Even if you don’t worry that artificial intelligence (AI) will destroy the human race, you might fear its huge appetite for electricity will damage the environment. Asking an AI chatbot a question is equivalent to using ten times more energy than an old-fashioned internet search. As the AI boom took off, ou may think that emissions(排放)from tech giants evidently rise. With huge investments in new data centers planned, more rises seem inevitable. But the worry is on shaky ground.(即使你不担心人工智能（AI）会毁灭人类，你也可能担心它。向人工智能聊天机器人提问，相当于使用比老式互联网搜索多10倍的能量。随着人工智能的蓬勃发展，你可能会认为科技巨头的排放量明显上升。随着对新数据中心的巨额投资计划，更多的上涨似乎是不可避免的。但这种担忧是站不住脚的)”并纵观全文可知，文章开头提到人工智能耗能巨大有可能危害气候引发担忧，下文否定了这一担忧，并指出人工智能的一些电力使用将有助于绿色经济，在节约能源方面的优势，有关部门的加倍努力将有助于人工智能从气候嫌疑犯转变为气候英雄。由此可知，D项概括主旨，适合用作标题。故选D项。 Section C Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. How Could Louvre(卢浮宫)Robbery Have Happened? In the morning on October the 19th 2025, after thieves broke into the Louvre Museum in broad daylight,making off with 8 pieces of treasures, an embarrassed nation is asking itself a question: How could France let this happen? ____47____ Problems related to funds have actually held back the state-owned museum’s ability to manage massive crowds and ultimately secure some of the world’s most valuable collections of art. The fact that the break-in occurred at the Louvre Palace,a symbol of France’s cultural might, and encountered little resistance, has French officials questioning not just the Louvre’s defenselessness, but that of cultural sites across the country.Several ministers arranged for a crisis meeting to examine the extent of the security breakdown.Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin expressed, “One thing is certain:it’s that we have failed”. ____48____ The museum staff are placing the blame on years of staffing cuts.The continuous layoffs have left the Louvre with tough choices over where to position a limited number of security guards and cameras.They guard more than 700,000 square feet of exhibition space that contains masterpieces ranging from the Mona Lisa to many ancient statues from Egypt. ____49____ “We were shouting from the rooftops,“Elise Muller,a Louvre security guard and union official said,”We can now see how little we were listened to.”In June,museum staff even mounted a protest over conditions at the museum,saying the crowds were adding stress to the security team in charge of monitoring its collection. ____50____ President Macron intends to construct a new entrance and take pressure off the symbolic glass structure where visitors currently enter the museum and fast-track visits to the Mona Lisa,the Louvre’s main attraction. But critics complain Macron’s plan won’t be finished until 2031 at the earliest.Besides,finding public funds for any repair of the Louvre is going to be a challenge.The longer France struggles to walk out of the financial collapse,the more it chances losing priceless works in robbery that French officials say are increasingly well-organized. A. The staff have given up making efforts to reverse such a serious situation. B. In his opinion,the theft succeeded in giving France an unacceptable image. C. The answer points to its public finances already under great constant stress. D. Dig into the question,and you’ll uncover the answer hidden behind its works of art. E. Due to such overload,museum staff repeatedly gave authorities warnings about security threats. F. An ambitious plan to transform the museum has thus taken shape and is under heated discussion. 【答案】47. D 48. B 49. E 50. F 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。本文围绕2025年10月19日卢浮宫光天化日之下的失窃案展开，探讨了这起震惊法国的盗窃案发生的深层原因，包括资金压力、安保人员削减、设施老化等问题，并提及法国政府后续的应对计划及面临的挑战。 【47题详解】 根据上文“an embarrassed nation is asking itself a question: How could France let this happen?(这个尴尬的国家在问自己一个问题：法国怎么会让这种事发生？)”及下文“Problems related to funds have actually held back the state-owned museum’s ability to manage massive crowds and ultimately secure some of the world’s most valuable collections of art.(事实上，资金相关问题已阻碍了这座国有博物馆应对海量游客的能力，最终也影响了其对全球最珍贵艺术藏品的安保工作。)”可知，空格处需承接上文的问题，引出下文的答案。D选项“Dig into the question,and you’ll uncover the answer hidden behind its works of art.(深入探究这个问题，你就会发现隐藏在这些艺术品背后的答案。)”中“Dig into the question”呼应上文的设问，“uncover the answer”引出下文对资金问题的阐述，起到承上启下的过渡作用。故选D项。 【48题详解】 根据上文“Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin expressed, “One thing is certain:it’s that we have failed”.(司法部长热拉尔·达尔马宁表示：“有一点是肯定的：我们失败了”)”可知，空格处需补充司法部长对“失败”的进一步解读。B选项“In his opinion,the theft succeeded in giving France an unacceptable image.(在他看来，这起盗窃案成功地给法国带来了令人无法接受的形象。)”中“In his opinion”衔接上文司法部长的发言，“unacceptable image”是对“失败”的具体阐释，符合官方表态的逻辑，承接自然。故选B项。 【49题详解】 根据上文“They guard more than 700,000 square feet of exhibition space that contains masterpieces ranging from the Mona Lisa to many ancient statues from Egypt.(他们要守卫超过 70 万平方英尺的展览空间，这里藏有从《蒙娜丽莎》到众多埃及古代雕像的各类杰作。)”及下文“We were shouting from the rooftops,“Elise Muller,a Louvre security guard and union official said,”We can now see how little we were listened to.“(“我们当时曾大声疾呼，” 卢浮宫安保人员兼工会官员伊莉斯・米勒表示，“现在才看清，我们的话根本没人听。)”可知，空格处需说明“守卫范围广、任务重”与“工作人员发出警告”之间的因果关系。E选项“Due to such overload,museum staff repeatedly gave authorities warnings about security threats.(由于如此沉重的负担，博物馆工作人员多次向当局发出安全威胁警告。)”中“such overload”指代上文“守卫大面积展览空间、看管大量珍贵文物”的现状，“repeatedly gave authorities warnings”衔接下文“大声疾呼”的表述，逻辑链条完整。故选E项。 【50题详解】 根据下文“President Macron intends to construct a new entrance and take pressure off the symbolic glass structure where visitors currently enter the museum and fast-track visits to the Mona Lisa,the Louvre’s main attraction.(马克龙总统打算建造一个新入口，减轻游客目前进入博物馆的象征性玻璃建筑的压力，并为《蒙娜丽莎》——卢浮宫的主要景点——的参观提供快速通道。)”可知，本段核心是“马克龙总统针对卢浮宫问题推出的改造计划”。F选项“An ambitious plan to transform the museum has thus taken shape and is under heated discussion.(一项雄心勃勃的博物馆改造计划就此成型，并引发了热烈讨论。)”中“transform the museum”对应下文“建造新入口、优化参观流程”等具体措施，“ambitious plan”概括了计划的性质，起到总领全段的作用。故选F项。 III. Summary Writing 51. Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. The Drawbacks—and Benefits—of Isolation Loneliness is increasingly seen as a serious problem in modern society affecting both the elderly and many young people. Smartphones, social media, and remote work are often blamed for making individuals feel isolated. Three recent books explore the complex nature of being alone. “All the Lonely People” shares personal stories from individuals experiencing deep isolation. The author, Sam Carr, a psychologist, sensitively shows the emotional pain caused by loss of family members, disease, or difficult childhood experiences. After reading this book, one may wonder whether loneliness is just an unavoidable human experience. Actually, Carr suggests loneliness isn’t one simple feeling, but a mix of different unhappy emotions and unsatisfied needs. Another book, “Solitude”, written by two psychologists, shows a completely different story, exploring the rewards of time spent alone. It is common to treat loneliness and being alone as similar concepts, but they are not. Based on laboratory work, interviews and surveys, the authors argue that isolation offers valuable benefits, which depends on whether being alone is voluntary. Being alone allows people space to rest, think, and escape constant noise and distractions. However, the experience depends entirely on whether being alone is voluntary. Being forced to stay isolated, like prisoners, is usually miserable. “The Success of the Sleepers” presents a more critical view of modern isolation. Mr Bruckner, a philosopher, calls the present period “a Great Withdrawal.” The book describes a society where most tasks can be completed without leaving house. The author’s comment? “While it’s nice to be comfortable, you can’t build a civilization on comfort.” Mr Bruckner’s main theme is the need for people to reclaim the art of affiliation. The author believes “interactive isolation” enabled by technology cannot replace “the great theatre of the world.” Mr Bruckner supplies a checklist for getting rid of enduring, painful feelings of loneliness: “Have we loved others enough, given others enough, held others enough?” Maybe it is time to try to answer these questions. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Three books explore isolation: “All the Lonely People” shows loneliness as painful mixed emotions; “Solitude” argues voluntary isolation benefits people; “The Success of the Sleepers” criticizes modern isolation and calls for affiliation. 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍说有三本书探讨了孤独这一主题：《所有孤独的人》展现了孤独是夹杂着痛苦的复杂情绪；《独处》则主张主动选择的独处对人有益；《沉睡者的成功》批判了现代社会中的孤独现象，并呼吁人们建立情感联结。 【详解】1.要点摘录 ①Three recent books explore the complex nature of being alone. ②“All the Lonely People” shares personal stories from individuals experiencing deep isolation. Actually, Carr suggests loneliness isn’t one simple feeling, but a mix of different unhappy emotions and unsatisfied needs. ③Another book, “Solitude”, written by two psychologists, shows a completely different story, exploring the rewards of time spent alone. ④“The Success of the Sleepers” presents a more critical view of modern isolation. Mr Bruckner’s main theme is the need for people to reclaim the art of affiliation. 2.缜密构思 将第1个要点进行综述，将第2、3、4三个要点进行整合。 3.遣词造句 Three books explore isolation. “All the Lonely People” shows loneliness as painful mixed emotions. “Solitude” argues voluntary isolation benefits people. “The Success of the Sleepers” criticizes modern isolation and calls for affiliation. 【点睛】[高分句型1] “Solitude” argues voluntary isolation benefits people（运用了省略引导词that的宾语从句作的argues宾语） [高分句型2] “The Success of the Sleepers” criticizes modern isolation and calls for affiliation.（运用了and连接两个并列的动词短语，对第三本书的内容进行概括） IV. Translation Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 52. 许多家长关心孩子的睡眠不足问题，认为这会影响学习效率。(concern) (汉译英) __________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Many parents are concerned about their children’s insufficient sleep, believing it will affect learning efficiency. 【解析】 【详解】考查固定短语、形容词、动词和现在分词。表示“关心”固定短语为be concerned about；表示“孩子的睡眠不足”短语为their children’s insufficient sleep，作介词about的宾语，其中“insufficient (不充分的)”是形容词作定语；由于“家长”与“认为”是主谓关系，表示“认为”用现在分词believing，作状语 ；表示“影响学习效率”短语为affect learning efficiency，其中“affect (影响)”是动词，名词短语“learning efficiency (学习效率)”作其宾语。主句陈述目前事实，应用一般现在时；believing后的从句使用一般将来时，表未来的动作。故翻译为Many parents are concerned about their children’s insufficient sleep, believing it will affect learning efficiency. 53. 这座古镇能保持原貌，归功于当地居民对历史建筑的精心守护。(owe)(汉译英) __________________________________________________________________ 【答案】This ancient town owes its preservation of the original appearance to local residents’ careful protection of historical buildings. 【解析】 【详解】考查短语和时态。主语“这座古镇”为this ancient town；表示“归功于”短语为owe... to...；表示“保持原貌”可用its preservation of the original appearance；表示“当地居民对历史建筑的精心守护”翻译为local residents’ careful protection of historical buildings。陈述事实用一般现在时。故翻译为This ancient town owes its preservation of the original appearance to local residents’ careful protection of historical buildings. 54. 工会每个月推出惠民活动，大家只需网上预约，就可免费体验。(available) (汉译英) _______________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】The labor union launches benefit-the-people activities every month, which are available to everyone for free just with an online reservation. 【解析】 【详解】考查动词、短语和定语从句。表示“工会”用名词短语The labor union，作主语；表示“推出”用动词launches，描述每月都有的常规活动，用一般现在时；表示“惠民活动”用名词短语benefit-the-people activities，作宾语，其中benefit-the-people作定语，意为“造福人民的”；表示“大家可免费体验”用非限定性定语从句which are available to everyone for free，其中which指代惠民活动，固定短语be available to sb.意为“某人可使用”；表示“只需网上预约”用短语just with an online reservation。故翻译为The labor union launches benefit-the-people activities every month, which are available to everyone for free just with an online reservation. 55. 近年来，该地区牛奶消耗量稳步堤升，足见民众的健康意识已然深入人心。(which) (汉译英) ____________________________________________ 【答案】In recent years, milk consumption in this region has been rising steadily, which clearly indicates that people’s health awareness has been deeply rooted. 【解析】 【详解】考查定语从句、宾语从句和时态。“近年来”可译为in recent years，所在句应用现在完成时或现在完成进行时；“该地区牛奶消耗量稳步提升”表示从过去到现在一直发生的动作，故应用现在完成进行时；“牛奶消耗量”可译为milk consumption，作主语，谓语应用单数，副词steadily表示“稳步地”，故该部分译为In recent years, milk consumption in this region has been rising steadily。“足见民众的健康意识已然深入人心”可理解为“清楚地表明人们的健康意识已经深深地扎根”，可用which引导的非限制性定语从句表达，修饰前面的主句，在从句中作主语，该句表达客观现实，故应用一般现在时，谓语动词为单数；动词indicate表示“表明”，作谓语，后可接以that引导的宾语从句，表示“民众的健康意识已经深深扎根”，从句表示从过去到现在已经完成的动作，故应用现在完成时，主语是“民众的健康意识”，可译为people’s health awareness，动词root表示“扎根于”，与主语之间应为被动关系，表示“意识被扎根”，且谓语为单数形式，故该部分译为which clearly indicates that people’s health awareness has been deeply rooted。故全句译为In recent years, milk consumption in this region has been rising steadily, which clearly indicates that people’s health awareness has been deeply rooted.。 V. Guided Writing 56. Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 假设你是中华中学的高二学生张晶，你校英文报正在开展“AI and Our Life”的主题征文活动。你有意参加，你的征文内容须包括： > 具体描述一次你使用AI的经历和感受； > 谈谈你对高中学生使用AI的看法和建议。 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】例文 As a senior student, I once used an AI learning tool for a challenging physics problem. Instead of simply providing answers, it guided me through detailed explanations and practical examples. I was impressed by its round-the-clock availability and patience, which transformed my frustration into a productive learning experience. I believe AI offers significant benefits to high school students when used appropriately. It can act as a personalized tutor, making complex topics easier to grasp. However, excessive reliance may undermine our ability to think independently. Therefore, I suggest treating AI as a supplementary tool rather than a shortcut. Always attempt problems on your own before turning to AI for verification or further insight. Ultimately, true understanding stems from our own efforts — AI should only assist, not replace the learning process. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生对于你校英文报正在开展“AI and Our Life”的主题征文活动这一情况，写一篇征文投稿。 【详解】1.词汇积累 理解，掌握：grasp → master 削弱：undermine → weaken 最终：Ultimately → In the end 挫败：frustration → setback 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：It can act as a personalized tutor, making complex topics easier to grasp. 拓展句：It can act as a personalized tutor, which makes complex topics easier to grasp. 【点睛】【高分句型1】I was impressed by its round-the-clock availability and patience, which transformed my frustration into a productive learning experience.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句） 【高分句型2】I believe AI offers significant benefits to high school students when used appropriately.（运用了省略从属连词that引导的宾语从句以及when引导的时间状语从句的省略用法） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $