2026届高考英语第二次模拟考试练习卷（上海卷）

绝密★考试结束前 2026年高考第二次模拟考试（上海卷） 英语 （考试时间：90分钟 试卷满分：115分） 注意事项： 1．本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2．回答第Ⅰ卷时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。写在本试卷上无效。 3．回答第Ⅱ卷时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 4．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 I. Grammar and Vocabulary （每题1分；共20分） 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. Frybread In one version of his 1996 song “Frybread”, rock artist Keith Secola sang: “You can’t do much with sugar, flour, lard and salt. But you can add one fundamental ingredient: love.” Since its creation in the 1800s, the subject of Secola’s song, frybread, 1 (become) a culturally significant comfort food within local communities across Canada and America. The taste, colour and size of these fried dough (生面团) discs differ across the continent, with each family and community adding their own touch. One online comment says, “Your mom’s or your aunt’s frybread 2 never be made by anyone else in the world.” 3 the variety, most versions have a few things in common. The basic ingredients are flour, baking powder or soda, and salt, 4 are mixed together into a dough ball using water, milk or buttermilk. After letting it rise, the ball 5 (divide) into pieces, rolled into discs and then fried until bubbly, golden and crispy. Even though widely loved, there is no denying that the treat is heavily loaded with calories — one piece of 500 calories and 20 grams of fat. Besides, it is also a painful symbol of survival. One origin story says the bread was first made by the Diné. In 1864, the Diné were forced to leave their traditional homeland in eastern Arizona and western New Mexico and walk the nearly 500-kilometre journey, 6 (know) as the Long Walk. Hundreds of them died of starvation along the way. 7 among the cheap ingredients, was given to them by the U.S. government as daily rations was wheat flour previously unknown to them. As the legend goes, the Diné fried the often spoiled flour to kill off parasites (寄生虫). Today, a food-valuing movement, 8 (aim) to bring back traditional diets, is booming. However, the diets don’t include frybread. “There is no oral tradition 9 (teach) about frybread,” wrote Devon A．Mihesuah, a historian as well as a professor at the University of Kansas. 10 the future holds for frybread, it will always stand as proof to the adaptability of those native communities. As an enduring food, frybread has demonstrated its lasting significance. 【答案】 1．has become 2．can 3．Despite 4．which 5．is divided 6．known 7．What 8．aiming 9．to be taught 10．No matter what/Whatever 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了油炸面包在美国和加拿大的文化意义，它不仅是社区的安慰食物，还承载了纳瓦霍族人在艰难历史中的生存故事，尽管其营养价值不高，但作为一种文化象征，它展示了土著社区的适应能力。 1．考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：自19世纪诞生以来，Secola这首歌的主题“油炸面包”已经成为加拿大和美国当地社区具有重要文化意义的安慰食物。空处作句子的谓语，结合时间状语“Since its creation in the 1800s”可知，时态应用现在完成时，表示过去的动作持续到现在，且主语是单数，助动词应用has。故填has become。 2．考查情态动词。句意：一条网上评论说：“你妈妈或你阿姨做的油炸面包永远不可能是世界上其他人做的。”空处和be made构成谓语，应用情态动词，结合“never be made by anyone else in the world”可知，此处指“不可能是世界上其他人做的”，应用表示可能性的情态动词can。故填can。 3．考查介词。句意：尽管种类繁多，但大多数版本都有一些共同点。空后为名词the variety，结合“most versions have a few things in common”可知，此处含让步关系，空处应用意为“尽管”的介词despite，句首单词的首字母需大写。故填Despite。 4．考查定语从句。句意：最基本的配料是面粉、发酵粉或苏打粉和盐，用水、牛奶或酪乳混合成一个面团球。空处引导非限制性定语从句，对前面提到的各种配料作补充说明，先行词“flour, baking powder or soda, and salt”指物，在从句中作主语，应用关系代词which作引导词。故填which。 5．考查动词时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：发面后，球被分成几块，卷成圆片，然后炸至起泡、金黄、酥脆。空处作句子的谓语，此处在描述通常的做法，时态应用一般现在时，divide“(使)分开”和主语the ball之间是被动关系，应用被动语态，且主语是单数，be动词应用is。故填is divided。 6．考查非谓语动词。句意：在1864年，纳瓦霍族人被迫离开他们传统的家乡亚利桑那州东部和新墨西哥州西部，走了近500公里的旅程，被称为“漫长的步行”。句子主干成分完整，空处作journey的后置定语，know“把……看作是，将……称为”和journey逻辑上是被动关系，且动作已完成，因此用know的过去分词形式。故填known。 7．考查主语从句。句意：在美国政府提供给他们的廉价食材中，有一种是他们以前不知道的小麦粉。空处引导名词性从句作主语，主语从句缺少主语，结合“wheat flour”可知，主语指物，应用连接代词what作引导词，句首单词的首字母需大写。故填What。 8．考查非谓语动词。句意：如今，一场旨在恢复传统饮食的重视食物的运动正在蓬勃发展。句中谓语是is booming，空格处用非谓语动词，aim“旨在”和movement逻辑上是主动关系，因此用aim的现在分词形式表主动，后置定语。故填aiming。 9．考查非谓语动词。句意：“没有关于油炸面包的口述传统可以传授，”历史学家、堪萨斯大学教授Devon A. Mihesuah写道。句中谓语是is，空格处用非谓语动词，teach“教授”和tradition逻辑上是被动关系，且动作未发生，因此用teach的不定式被动语态to be taught，作后置定语。故填to be taught。 10．考查让步状语从句。句意：不管油炸面包的未来如何，它将永远是这些土著社区适应能力的证明。逗号的前后句之间是让步关系，空处引导让步状语从句，holds缺少宾语，宾语指物，不含选择范围，因此no matter what/whatever来引导，且句首单词的首字母应大写。故填No matter what/Whatever。 Section B Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A．accompanied    B．allowed    C． feasibly    D．fueled E. intensity    F. option    G. prompting    H. routine I. surgically    J. underlying    K. varied Brain Signals for Lasting Pain Brain signals that reveal how much pain a person is in have been discovered by scientists who say the work is a step towards new treatments for people living with lasting pain. It is the first time researchers have decoded the brain activity 11 patients’ lasting pain. That has raised the hope that brain stimulation treatment already used for Parkinson’s and major depression can help those running out of any other 12 . “We’ve learned that lasting pain can be tracked and predicted in the real world,” said Prasad Shirvalkar, lead researcher on the project at the University of California. Lasting pain affects nearly 28 million adults in the UK alone, and the causes are 13 . ranging from cancer to back problems. That being the case, lasting pain has 14 a rise in taking powerful painkillers. But no medical treatments work well for the condition, 15 experts to call for a complete rethink in how health services handle patients with lasting pain. For the latest study, Shirvalkar and his colleagues 16 implanted electrodes(电极) into four patients with lasting pain hard to deal with after the loss of legs. The devices 17 the patients to record activity and collect data in two brain regions— the ACC and the OFC—at the press of one button on a remote handset. Several times a day, the volunteers were asked to complete short surveys on the 18 of pain, meaning how strong the pain was, and then record their brain activity. These scientists, armed with the survey responses and brain recordings, found they could use computers to predict a person’s pain based on the electrical signals in their OFC． “We found very different brain activity 19 severe pain and have developed an objective biomarker for that kind of pain,” said Shirvalkar. The finding may explain, at least in part, why 20 painkillers are less effective for lasting pain. “The hope is that we can use the information to develop personalized brain stimulation treatment for the most severe forms of pain.” 【答案】 11．J 12．F 13．K 14．D 15．G 16．I 17．B 18．E 19．A 20．H 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了科学家们发现了揭示一个人疼痛程度的大脑信号，他们表示，这项工作是朝着治疗持久疼痛患者的新疗法迈出的一步。这是研究人员首次破译了患者持续疼痛背后的大脑活动。 11．考查动词。句意：这是研究人员首次破译了患者持续疼痛背后的大脑活动。根据“patients’ lasting pain”以及句意“潜在”可知应填动词underlie，与activity构成主动关系，故用现在分词作定语。故选J。 12．考查名词。句意：这增加了人们的希望，即已经用于帕金森症和重度抑郁症的脑刺激疗法可以帮助那些没有其他选择的人。根据“brain stimulation treatment already used for Parkinson’s and major depression can help those running out of any other”以及句意“选择”可知应填名词option，any other+可数名词单数。故选F。 13．考查形容词。句意：仅在英国，就有近2800万成年人受到持续疼痛的影响，其原因多种多样，从癌症到背部问题都有。根据“ranging from cancer to back problems.”以及句意“多种多样”可知应填形容词varied，作表语。故选K。 14．考查动词。句意：在这种情况下，持续的疼痛促使服用强效止痛药的人数增加。根据“a rise in taking powerful painkillers”以及句意“促使”可知应填动词fuel，根据上文has可知为现在完成时。故选D。 15．考查动词。句意：但没有任何药物治疗对这种疾病有效，这促使专家们呼吁彻底反思医疗服务机构如何处理患有持久疼痛的患者。根据“experts to call for a complete rethink in how health services handle patients with lasting pain.”以及句意“促使”可知应填动词prompt，此处为现在分词作结果状语。故选G。 16．考查副词。句意：在最新的研究中，Shirvalkar和他的同事们通过手术将电极植入了四名失去双腿后难以忍受持久疼痛的患者体内。根据“implanted electrodes into four patients with lasting pain hard to deal with after the loss of legs”以及句意“通过手术地”可知应填副词surgically，修饰动词implanted。故选I。 17．考查动词。句意：该设备允许患者在按下遥控器上的一个按钮后，记录大脑两个区域（ACC和OFC）的活动并收集数据。根据“the patients to record activity and collect data in two brain regions”以及句意“允许”可知应填动词allow，描述过去发生的事情用一般过去时。故选B。 18．考查名词。句意：每天几次，志愿者被要求完成关于疼痛强度的简短调查，即疼痛的强度，然后记录他们的大脑活动。根据“meaning how strong the pain was”以及句意“强度”可知应填名词intensity，作宾语，不可数。故选E。 19．考查动词。句意：Shirvalkar说：“我们发现，剧烈疼痛伴随着非常不同的大脑活动，并开发了一种针对这种疼痛的客观生物标志物。”根据“severe pain”以及句意“伴随”可知应填动词accompany，动作发生在过去，为一般过去时。故选A。 20．考查形容词。句意：这一发现至少可以部分解释为什么常规止痛药对持久疼痛的效果较差。根据“are less effective for lasting pain”以及句意“常规的”可知应填形容词routine，修饰名词painkillers，故选H。 II. Reading Comprehension (21 – 35题，每题1分；36 – 50题，每题2分；共45分) 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. Picture this: you’re out to dinner with a friend who you know makes a lot more money than you do. When you open the 21 , your heart sinks. There’s not a dish in sight that is less than $35, and even a soup is going to run you $18. You probably vow (发誓) to 22 dollar pizza slices the rest of the month to balance out this dinner. 23 , this time, what if you just turned to your friend, closed the menu, and said, “Sorry, I have to be honest. I can’t afford this. Let’s go somewhere else?” That’s the idea behind “loud budgeting”, a trend that could not only relieve you of the 24 burden, but help you deal with these sorts of stressful situations both mentally and emotionally. In an age when everybody is showing off nice things on social media and 25 to be something they’re not, it feels somewhat revolutionary to just tell the truth about what you can’t afford. The term was first introduced by TikTok (抖音) comedian Lukas Battle. Battle explained his concept in an interview: simply put, loud budgeting is being 26 about what you do and don’t want to spend money on. Since his video, the concept has caught on rapidly among the 27 , who are pointing out that it has come at a significant time when everything is uncontrollably expensive. It’s not just a TikTok thing though. Even those in the financial services industry are on board with the 28 . Nikolina Cuca, a financial advisor, says that she’s seen social media add pressure to her clients, causing them to spend 29 on luxury items. “There should be no shame about trying to match your spending to your means. This trend helps young people moderate spending by 30 the idea of living within budgets.” Beyond just saving money, loud budgeting is also bringing people closer. Honest money talks lead to greater respect among friends and family. By 31 discussing money goals, people are creating stronger bonds based on mutual understanding for each other’s financial situations. And perhaps the most valuable part of the loud budgeting trend is that it provides a sense of 32 . For example, if you tell a friend you are trying to cut back spending on drinks out, you are much 33 to stick with the goal than if you just keep it to yourself. With its focus on being open, spending wisely, and building 34 , loud budgeting is more than just a passing trend, but a cool way for the younger generation to 35 their finances. As more people adopt this approach, it is likely to stay a big part of how we handle money in the future. 21．A．door B．menu C．bill D．wallet 22．A．appeal to B．lead to C．stick to D．object to 23．A．Otherwise B．Meanwhile C．Therefore D．However 24．A．financial B．cultural C．physical D．economical 25．A．refusing B．pretending C．agreeing D．guaranteeing 26．A．worried B．angry C．honest D．excited 27．A．male B．female C．young D．old 28．A．tradition B．truth C．treasure D．trend 29．A．below their standards B．beyond their means C．towards their goals D．despite their differences 30．A．normalizing B．criticizing C．memorizing D．visualizing 31．A．endlessly B．intelligently C．openly D．formally 32．A．belonging B．accountability C．flexibility D．rigidity 33．A．less motivated B．less equipped C．more hesitant D．more likely 34．A．connections B．business C．habitats D．reputation 35．A．lose faith in B．take charge of C．do away with D．make up for 【答案】 21．B 22．C 23．D 24．A 25．B 26．C 27．C 28．D 29．B 30．A 31．C 32．B 33．D 34．A 35．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了“大声预算”消费理念，这种理念不仅可以减轻你的财务负担，还可以帮助你在情感和精神上应对财务压力。 21．考查名词词义辨析。句意：当你打开菜单时，你的心沉了下去。A. door门；B. menu菜单；C. bill账单；D. wallet钱包。根据下文“There’s not a dish in sight that is less than $35, and even a soup is going to run you $18.”可知，此处指打开菜单。故选B。 22．考查动词短语辨析。句意：你可能会发誓要在这个月剩下的时间里坚持吃美元披萨片来平衡这顿晚餐的花费。A. appeal to呼吁，吸引；B. lead to导致；C. stick to坚持；D. object to反对。根据上文“When you open the ____1____, your heart sinks. There’s not a dish in sight that is less than $35, and even a soup is going to run you $18.”可知，这顿餐很贵，超过自己的承受能力，如果自己付账就需要在这个月的剩下时间里坚持一直吃便宜的披萨片来抵消这顿晚餐的高消费，平衡账单。故选C。 23．考查副词词义辨析。句意：然而，这一次，如果你只是转向你的朋友，合上菜单，说：“对不起，我必须说实话。我买不起这个。我们去别的地方吧?”A. Otherwise否则；B. Meanwhile与此同时，在此期间；C. Therefore因此；D. However然而。上文“You probably vow (发誓) to ____2____ dollar pizza slices the rest of the month to balance out this dinner.”与下文“what if you just turned to your friend, closed the menu, and said, “Sorry, I have to be honest. I can’t afford this. Let’s go somewhere else?”之间为转折关系，however“然而”符合语境。故选D。 24．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这就是“大声预算”背后的理念，这种趋势不仅可以减轻你的财务负担，还可以帮助你在精神上和情感上应对这些压力情况。A. financial财政的，财务的；B. cultural文化的；C. physical身体的；D. economical经济实惠的。根据上文“I can’t afford this. Let’s go somewhere else?”可知，这种依据自己的财力合理消费，拒绝超过能力的消费能够减轻自己的财务压力。故选A。 25．考查动词词义辨析。句意：在这个时代，每个人都在社交媒体上炫耀美好的事物，假装出他们事实上不是的样子，说出你买不起的东西的真相感觉有点革命性。A. refusing拒绝；B. pretending假装；C. agreeing同意；D. guaranteeing保证。根据上文“everybody is showing off nice things on social media and”以及下文“to be something they’re not”可知，在这个时代，每一个人都在社交媒体上炫耀自己，营造一个虚假的自己。故选B。 26．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Battle在一次采访中解释了他的概念：简单地说，“大声预算”就是诚实地说出你想花钱和不想花钱的地方。A. worried担心的；B. angry生气的，愤怒的；C. honest诚实的；D. excited兴奋的。根据上文“it feels somewhat revolutionary to just tell the truth about what you can’t afford”可知，“大声预算”就是诚实地说出自己的经济状况与消费计划。故选C。 27．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：自从他的视频发布以来，这个概念在年轻人中迅速流行起来，他们指出，这是在一个一切都不可控地变得昂贵的重要时刻出现的。A. male男性的；B. female女性的；C. young年轻的；D. old年老的。根据下文“but a cool way for the younger generation to ____15____ their finances”可知，“大声预算”是年轻一代掌控自己财务状况的一种很酷的方式，这种理念很快在年轻人中流行起来。故选C。 28．考查名词词义辨析。句意：即使是金融服务行业的人也加入了这一趋势。A. tradition传统；B. truth事实，真相；C. treasure财富；D. trend趋势，风气。根据上文“That’s the idea behind “loud budgeting”, a trend that could not only relieve you of the ____4____ burden”可知，此处指金融服务行业的人也加入了“大声预算”这一新的趋势。故选D。 29．考查介词短语辨析。句意：财务顾问Nikolina Cuca说，她发现社交媒体给她的客户增加了压力，导致他们在奢侈品上超支。A. below their standards低于他们的标准/水平；B. beyond their means超出他们的能力范围；C. towards their goals朝着他们的目标；D. despite their differences尽管他们有所不同/差异。根据上文“In an age when everybody is showing off nice things on social media and ____5____ to be something they’re not”以及空前“she’s seen social media add pressure to her clients”可知，社交媒体上的炫耀行为给人们造成压力，导致一些人超出自己能力去购买奢侈品；beyond their means表示“某人的消费或行为超出了他们的经济承受能力或能力范围”符合语境。故选B。 30．考查动词词义辨析。句意：这一趋势通过使预算内生活的理念正常化来帮助年轻人适度消费。A. normalizing正常化；B. criticizing批评；C. memorizing记忆，熟记；D. visualizing使形象化，想象。根据上文“There should be no shame about trying to match your spending to your means.”可知，“大声预算”有助于让预算内生活的理念正常化，使人们不会对量入为出感到羞耻。故选A。 31．考查副词词义辨析。句意：通过公开讨论金钱目标，人们在相互了解彼此财务状况的基础上建立了更牢固的联系。A. endlessly不断地，无穷尽地；B. intelligently聪明地，明智地；C. openly公开地，坦率地；D. formally 正式地。根据上文“Honest money talks lead to greater respect among friends and family.”以及下文“With its focus on being open, spending wisely, and building ____14____, loud budgeting is more than just a passing trend”可知，此处阐述公开坦率地讨论金钱目标的益处。故选C。 32．考查名词词义辨析。句意：也许“大声的预算”这一趋势最有价值的部分是它提供了一种责任感。A. belonging财产，所有物，归属；B. accountability问责，责任；C. flexibility灵活性；D. rigidity刻板，僵化。根据上文“people are creating stronger bonds based on mutual understanding for each other’s financial situations”以及下文“if you tell a friend you are trying to cut back spending on drinks out, you are much ____13____ to stick with the goal than if you just keep it to yourself.”可知，“大声预算”能够使人们在相互了解彼此财务状况的基础上建立更牢固的联系，能够让自己更可能坚持自己的目标，由此可知，“大声预算”提供一种责任感。故选B。 33．考查形容词比较级词义辨析。句意：例如，比起守口如瓶，如果你告诉一个朋友你正在努力减少外出喝酒的开支，你就更有可能坚持这个目标。A. less motivated欠缺动力的；B. less equipped欠缺装备的；C. more hesitant更犹豫的；D. more likely更有可能的。根据上文“By ____11____ discussing money goals, people are creating stronger bonds based on mutual understanding for each other’s financial situations.”可知，坦率地讨论了金钱目标，使彼此对财务状况更加了解，会一起完成量入为出的“大声预算”目标，更可能实现目标，节约消费。故选D。 34．考查名词词义辨析。句意：“大声预算”的重点是公开、明智地花钱和建立联系，它不仅仅是一种转瞬即逝的趋势，而是年轻一代管理自己财务的一种很酷的方式。A. connections联系；B. business生意；C. habitats栖息地；D. reputation名声。根据上文“By ____11____ discussing money goals, people are creating stronger bonds based on mutual understanding for each other’s financial situations.”可知，“大声预算”使人们之间的联系更紧密。故选A。 35．考查动词短语辨析。句意：“大声预算”的重点是公开、明智地花钱和建立联系，它不仅仅是一种转瞬即逝的趋势，而是年轻一代管理自己财务的一种很酷的方式。A. lose faith in对……失去信心；B. take charge of负责，掌管；C. do away with杀死，废除；D. make up for弥补。根据下文“it is likely to stay a big part of how we handle money in the future”可知，“大声预算”是年轻人处理和掌管自己财务的一个很好的方式。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 What would your answer be if I were to ask you what you wanted from life? Would it be money, power, a loving family, close friends, a great job or something else? Author Gretchen Rubin asked herself that question one day while sitting in traffic on a bus. After giving it some thought, she realized that, overall, she wanted to be happy. If happiness was to be her goal, Rubin realized, “The days are long, but the years are short. Time is passing, and I’m not focusing enough on the things that really matter.” This conclusion began a 12-month commitment to discover what would add more happiness to her life. The pursuit resulted in Rubin’s New York Times best-selling book The Happiness Project. According to some of the reviews, this is more than a typical self-help book. One Amazon review reads, “This is the rare book that will make you both smile and think — often on the same page.” It’s full of humor, insight and actual examples from Rubin’s year-long experiment. In an effort to reach her goal, she tested numerous theories on happiness. Going through philosophy, science, popular culture and more, the writer chose specific habits to examine and try to integrate into her lifestyle. Rubin’s book is divided into 12 chapters, each highlighting a different month and specific area of focus. In chapters one through 11, each new focus or category includes three or four things to work on. For example, the first chapter begins with January and the importance of getting more physical and mental energy. The corresponding goals consist of getting better sleep and exercising more. Later chapters discuss topics such as the importance of making time for friends, play, your passions and more. Chapter 12 concentrates on pulling everything together and adopting all the new habits. At the end of her 12-month journey, Rubin concluded that small, daily changes had, in fact, resulted in a deeper sense of happiness. In this new year, instead of making new resolutions that you’ll probably abandon by February, why not give Rubin’s Happiness Project a try? It is likely that you will then see an increase in your own happiness in 2025 and the happiness you bring to others around you. 36．____ made Gretchen Rubin start her 12-month commitment to studying how to achieve happiness. A．Sitting in traffic on a bus B．Reading a self-help book C．Noticing her overlooking crucial matters D．Wanting to write a best-selling book 37．Which of the following is a feature of The Happiness Project? A．It is organized by monthly challenges. B．It is written in a quite serious way. C．It provides detailed experimental data. D．It offers fun and wise real-life examples. 38．According to The Happiness Project, ____ contributes to greater physical and mental energy. A．enhancing rest and activity B．adopting a strict habit tracker C．scheduling weekly social hours D．pursuing creative outlets daily 39．The main purpose of the passage is to ____. A．describe the author’s personal journey of self-discovery B．inspire readers to seek happiness as the book suggests C．explain the importance of setting goals in life D．promote sales of a particular self-help book 【答案】36．C 37．D 38．A 39．B 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍Gretchen Rubin的著作《The Happiness Project》及其核心理念。该书评从创作背景，书籍特点，具体内容方面进行了介绍，同时在末尾段落呼吁读者尝试书中方法。 36．细节理解题。根据文章第二段内容“If happiness was to be her goal, Rubin realized, ‘The days are long, but the years are short. Time is passing, and I’m not focusing enough on the things that really matter.’ This conclusion began a 12-month commitment to discover what would add more happiness to her life. (如果幸福是她的目标的话，Rubin意识到，“日子漫长，但岁月短暂。时光在流逝，而我却没有足够专注于那些真正重要的事情。”这一结论促使她开始了为期 12 个月的探索之旅，旨在探寻哪些事物能够为她的生活增添更多的幸福感。)”可知，Rubin意识到自己未足够关注重要事物，这促使她开始12个月的幸福研究。故选C项。 37．细节理解题。根据文章第三段内容“According to some of the reviews, this is more than a typical self-help book. One Amazon review reads, ‘This is the rare book that will make you both smile and think — often on the same page.’ It’s full of humor, insight and actual examples from Rubin’s year-long experiment. (根据一些书评，这不仅仅是一本普通的自助类书籍。亚马逊上有一条书评写道：“这是一本罕见的书籍，它会让你既会心一笑，又能引发深思——常常是在同一页面上。”这本书充满了幽默、深刻的见解以及鲁宾历时一年的实验中的实际事例。)”可知，书中“充满幽默、见解和真实例子”，且评论称其“让人同时微笑和思考”。因此可知，这本书的特点是它提供了有趣且富有智慧的真实生活实例。故选D项。 38．细节理解题。根据文章第四段内容“For example, the first chapter begins with January and the importance of getting more physical and mental energy. The corresponding goals consist of getting better sleep and exercising more. (例如，第一章从一月开始，讲述了获取更多身心活力的重要性。相应的目标包括改善睡眠和增加锻炼。)”可知，获得更多的身心活力可以借助于改善睡眠和增加锻炼，即，增强休息与活动有助于提升身心活力。故选A项。 39．推理判断题。根据文章末尾段内容“In this new year, instead of making new resolutions that you’ll probably abandon by February, why not give Rubin’s Happiness Project a try? It is likely that you will then see an increase in your own happiness in 2025 and the happiness you bring to others around you. (在新的一年里，与其立下那些大概到二月就会放弃的新年决心，为何不试试鲁宾的“幸福计划”呢？这样，您很可能会在 2025 年感受到自身幸福的提升，也会给身边的人带来更多快乐。)”可知，作者在最后一段建议读者尝试书中方法，由此推知，其核心目的是激励读者实践书中的幸福追求方式。故选B项。 B IN CONTEXT BRANCH Geology BEFORE 6th century BCE The Greek thinker Thales of Miletus notes magnetic rocks, or lodestones (天然磁石). 1st century CE Chinese diviners make primitive compasses with iron spoon that can turn around to point south. 1269 French scholar Pierre de Maricourt sets out the basic laws of magnetic attraction, repulsion, and poles. AFTER 1824 French mathematician Siméon Poisson models the forces in a magnetic field. 1940s American physicist Walter Maurice Elsasser attributes Earth’s magnetic field to iron swirling in its outer core as the planet rotates. 1958 Explorer 1 space mission shows Earth’s magnetic field extending far out into space. By the late 1500s, ships’ captains already relied on magnetic compasses to maintain their course across the oceans. Yet no one knew how they worked. Some thought the compass needle was attracted to the North Star, others that it was drawn to magnetic mountains in the Arctic. It was English physician William Gilbert who discovered that Earth itself is magnetic. Stronger reasons are obtained from sure experiments and demonstrated arguments than from probable conjectures (推测) and the opinions of philosophical speculators. William Gilbert Gilbert’s breakthrough came not from a flash of inspiration, but from 17 years of careful experiment. He learned all he could from ships’ captains and compass makers, and then he made a model globe, or “terrella,” out of the magnetic rock lodestone and tested compass needles against it. The needles reacted around the terrella just as ships’ compasses did on a larger scale—showing the same patterns of declination (pointing slightly away from true north at the geographic pole, which differs from magnetic north) and inclination (tilting down from the horizontal toward the globe). Gilbert concluded, rightly, that the entire planet is a magnet and has a core of iron. He published his ideas in the book De Magnete (On the Magnet) in 1600, causing a sensation. Johannes Kepler and Galileo, in particular, were inspired by his suggestion that Earth is not fixed to rotating celestial spheres, as most people still thought, but is made to spin by the invisible force of its own magnetism. 40．Before the 16th century, how did captains navigate across oceans? A．The North Star navigated their ships. B．The magnetic mountains in the Arctic guided their journey. C．Magnetic compasses helped them maintain the course. D．The forces in a magnetic field attracted the ships. 41．How did William Gilbert find out the fact that Earth itself is magnetic? A．Through trials and errors. B．Through some personal philosophical speculation. C．By acquiring some flash inspiration. D．By studying the ideas of some philosophers. 42．Which of the following statement might Galileo agree with? A．The earth stays still. B．Gilbert successfully refuted the laws of magnetic attraction. C．Gilbert’s findings and conclusions are sensational. D．The earth has its own magnetic field. 【答案】40．C 41．A 42．D 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了科学家们关于发现地球磁场的历史。 40．细节理解题。根据文中“By the late 1500s, ships’ captains already relied on magnetic compasses to maintain their course across the oceans.(到16世纪晚期，船长已经依靠磁罗盘来维持他们在海洋上的航线)”可知，在16世纪之前，船长们通过磁罗盘帮助他们保持航向来横渡大洋。故选C。 41．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Gilbert’s breakthrough came not from a flash of inspiration, but from 17 years of careful experiment. He learned all he could from ships’ captains and compass makers, and then he made a model globe, or “terrella,” out of the magnetic rock lodestone and tested compass needles against it. The needles reacted around the terrella just as ships’ compasses did on a larger scale—showing the same patterns of declination (pointing slightly away from true north at the geographic pole, which differs from magnetic north) and inclination (tilting down from the horizontal toward the globe).(吉尔伯特的突破并非来自灵光一闪的灵感，而是来自17年的精心实验。他从船长和指南针制造商那里学到了他所能学到的一切，然后他用磁性岩石磁石做了一个地球仪模型，或者叫“terrella”，并用罗盘针对着它进行测试。这些针在大地球周围的反应，就像船上的指南针在更大的范围内所做的那样——显示出相同的赤纬模式（在地理极点指向离真北略远的地方，这与地磁北极不同）和倾角模式（从水平面向地球倾斜）)”可知，威廉·吉尔伯特通过反复实验发现地球本身具有磁性。故选A。 42．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Johannes Kepler and Galileo, in particular, were inspired by his suggestion that Earth is not fixed to rotating celestial spheres, as most people still thought, but is made to spin by the invisible force of its own magnetism.(约翰内斯·开普勒和伽利略尤其受到他的观点的启发，他认为地球并不像大多数人仍然认为的那样，是固定在旋转的天体上的，而是由地球自身看不见的磁力造成的)”可知，伽利略可能会同意地球有自己的磁场。故选D。 C Animal products could produce electricity, one British power company warns — and to give consumers a choice, it's offering what it calls the world’s first vegan electricity. Ecotricity, a renewable energy provider in the U.K., announced its electricity and gas would be certified vegan after it claimed half of British homes are powered by electricity made from animal byproducts. Company founder Dale Vince accused companies that consider themselves “ethical” or “green” of keeping consumers in the dark about their “secret ingredient.” “We need clear labeling of energy sourcing so that people can make informed choices,” he said in a statement. The company offers “vegan energy” in wind and solar power, and it’s developing “sea power” produced by wave oscillation and marine currents. None of Ecotricity’s electrical sources contains animal byproducts that the company knew of before it made the announcement, but it registered with the Vegan Society to certify its green status. Though not widely disclosed, it’s fairly common for power companies to derive electricity from animals through anaerobic digestion (厌氧消化). Animal waste is generally considered a clean, renewable energy source. Turning manure into fuel eliminates a sizeable chunk of carbon pollution and lessens power companies’ reliance on “dirtier” fossil fuels like coal and oil. Plus, animals provide a limitless supply of waste, while Earth’s natural gas stores are finite, so crackers wouldn’t need to drill into rock to extract it. Cows are pictured at a Wagyu cattle breeding center in June in Petit-Mars, France. A U.K. energy company announced the first “vegan electricity” after warning consumers about animal byproducts in energy production. After anaerobic digestion, farmers can use the liquid remains of the manure as fertilizer and make chips for animal bedding from the solid leftovers, chemical engineer David Simakov told Popular Science. “We are talking about producing the amount of renewable natural gas enough to heat thousands of homes from just a single large landfill site,” he said. “We need to stop pumping carbon from underground into the atmosphere and start caring about introducing more and more renewable energy to make our lives more sustainable.” Renewable energy only accounts for 11 percent of energy consumption in the U.S., according to the Energy Information Administration. Fossil fuels and nuclear energy generate more than 80 percent of the country’s electricity, and that’s unlikely to change: like other clean energy sources, anaerobic digestion is still more expensive than traditional sources of energy. 43．According to Dale Vince, ____________________. A．it’s necessary for consumers to know how electricity is produced B．people don’t need to make choices of whether to use vegan electricity C．vegan electricity and gas shouldn’t use animal byproducts D．it’s not certain whether Ecotricity has used animal byproducts 44．In Paragraph 2, “secret ingredient” refers to ___________________. A．an energy provider B．vegan energy C．animal waste D．energy labelling 45．What can be inferred from the passage? A．It’s forbidden to get exploited natural gas since it is limited. B．Clean energy may not replace fossil fuels to be used by families. C．Power companies can rely on animal waste to produce clean energy. D．The waste of cows is first used to produce clean energy in the world. 46．What does the author think of clean energy? A．It has been a mainstream. B．It has a promising future. C．Consumers tend to use more clean energy now. D．Its producing cost has decreased its popularity. 【答案】43．A 44．C 45．B 46．D 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。报道了一家英国可再生能源供应商Ecotricity推出的全球首个“vegan electricity”，并讨论了能源生产中动物副产品的问题，以及厌氧消化在能源生产中的应用。 43．细节理解题。根据第二段“Company founder Dale Vince accused companies that consider themselves “ethical” or “green” of keeping consumers in the dark about their “secret ingredient.” “We need clear labeling of energy sourcing so that people can make informed choices,” he said in a statement.(公司创始人Dale Vince指责那些自认为“合乎道德”或“绿色”的公司向消费者隐瞒他们的“秘密成分”。“我们需要清晰的能源来源标签，这样人们才能做出明智的选择，”他在一份声明中说)”可知，Dale Vince认为，消费者有必要了解电是如何产生的。故选A项。 44．词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“We need clear labeling of energy sourcing so that people can make informed choices(我们需要清晰的能源来源标签，这样人们才能做出明智的选择)”可知，secret ingredient指的是能源来源，再根据第四段“Though not widely disclosed, it’s fairly common for power companies to derive electricity from animals through anaerobic digestion (厌氧消化). Animal waste is generally considered a clean, renewable energy source. Turning manure into fuel eliminates a sizeable chunk of carbon pollution and lessens power companies’ reliance on “dirtier” fossil fuels like coal and oil. Plus, animals provide a limitless supply of waste, while Earth’s natural gas stores are finite, so crackers wouldn’t need to drill into rock to extract it.(尽管没有广泛披露，但电力公司利用厌氧消化技术从动物身上获取电能是相当普遍的。动物粪便通常被视为一种清洁、可再生的能源。将粪便转化为燃料可以消除大量的碳污染，并减少电力公司对煤炭和石油等“较脏”化石燃料的依赖。此外，动物粪便的供应是无限的，而地球的天然气储量是有限的，因此压裂人员不需要钻探岩石来提取天然气)”可知，Ecotricity的能源来源是动物粪便。故选C项。 45．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Renewable energy only accounts for 11 percent of energy consumption in the U.S., according to the Energy Information Administration. Fossil fuels and nuclear energy generate more than 80 percent of the country’s electricity, and that’s unlikely to change: like other clean energy sources, anaerobic digestion is still more expensive than traditional sources of energy.(根据美国能源情报署的数据，可再生能源仅占美国能源消耗的11%。化石燃料和核能提供了该国80%以上的电力，而且这种情况不太可能改变：像其他清洁能源一样，厌氧消化仍然比传统能源更昂贵)”可推知，清洁能源可能不会取代家庭使用的化石燃料，因为比传统能源更昂贵。故选B项。 46．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Renewable energy only accounts for 11 percent of energy consumption in the U.S., according to the Energy Information Administration. Fossil fuels and nuclear energy generate more than 80 percent of the country’s electricity, and that’s unlikely to change: like other clean energy sources, anaerobic digestion is still more expensive than traditional sources of energy.(根据美国能源情报署的数据，可再生能源仅占美国能源消耗的11%。化石燃料和核能提供了该国80%以上的电力，而且这种情况不太可能改变：像其他清洁能源一样，厌氧消化仍然比传统能源更昂贵)”可推知，清洁能源的生产成本降低了它的知名度。故选D项。 Section C Directions: Read the following passages. 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. Ratting on Crimes “You are never more than six feet away from a rat, ” goes the saying. Though it has been concluded that this estimate is incorrect, it might soon be accurate for those involved in the illegal wildlife trade. A team of researchers have trained African rats to pick up the scents (气味) of endangered animal products, such as elephant ivory and rhino horn. 47 The rat pack can even identify these items when concealed among other substances, and have been shown to remember the smells after months of non-exposure. This isn't the first time APOPO, a Tanzania-based non-profit, have recognized a potential for a super-rat workforce. 48 The organization looks to provide low-tech, cost-efficient solutions to pressing challenges throughout Africa. The rats in the new study went through several demanding stages of training. They first learned to smell a target scent for several seconds to earn a flavoured reward. 49 The final step was memory consolidation training, where they were reintroduced to scents they'd not encountered for five and eight months, respectively. Despite the months of non-exposure, the rats showed perfect memory scores, suggesting that their cognitive memory performance is similar to that of dogs. Illegal capture, killing, and harvesting of animals and plants have increased dramatically in recent years. For example, 55 African elephants are killed for their tusks every day, over 20, 000 a year. This has to be stopped immediately. 50 They will be armed with custom-made vests (马甲) . With their front paws, they will be able to pull a small ball attached to the chest of their vest, which gives out a beeping sound. This way rats will be able to alert handlers when they detect a target. Once fully trained and prepared, these giant rats could become illegal hunters' worst enemy. A．Previously, they've trained packs of hero rats to detect dangerous bacteria. B．Then they were introduced to common scents used to mask illegal wildlife trade. C．This effort aims to provide a low-cost detection system to prevent illegal hunting. D．However, there are concerns that the rats might be distracted by some common scents. E．Existing screening tools are expensive and time intensive, necessitating a new approach. F．For this purpose, these trained rats will be expected to work in likely hotspots for illegal wildlife trade. 【答案】47．C 48．A 49．B 50．F 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了研究人员训练非洲老鼠识别濒危动物制品气味的相关研究，以及利用这些训练有素的老鼠来打击非法野生动物贸易。 47．根据上文“A team of researchers have trained African rats to pick up the scents (气味) of endangered animal products, such as elephant ivory and rhino horn. (一组研究人员训练非洲老鼠识别濒危动物产品的气味，如象牙和犀牛角。)”可知下文应说这样做的目的，所以C选项“这项工作旨在提供一种低成本的检测系统来防止非法狩猎。”承接上文，说出了研究的目的，故选C。 48．根据上文“This isn't the first time APOPO, a Tanzania-based non-profit, have recognized a potential for a super-rat workforce. (总部位于坦桑尼亚的非营利组织APOPO已经不是第一次意识到超级老鼠劳动力的潜力了。)”和下文“The organization looks to provide low-tech, cost-efficient solutions to pressing challenges throughout Africa. (该组织希望为整个非洲面临的紧迫挑战提供低技术、低成本的解决方案。)”可知设空处也是在介绍该组织所做的事情，A选项“之前，他们训练成群的英雄老鼠来检测危险的细菌。”紧密连接上下文，符合题意，故选A。 49．根据上文“They first learned to smell a target scent for several seconds to earn a flavoured reward. (它们首先学会在几秒钟内闻到目标气味，以获得有味道的奖励。)”和下文“The final step was memory consolidation training, where they were reintroduced to scents they'd not encountered for five and eight months, respectively. (最后一步是记忆巩固训练，在那里它们接触给它们5个月和8个月没有遇到过的气味。)”可知这是如何训练老鼠识别濒危动物产品的气味的过程，所以B选项“然后它们接触了用于掩盖非法野生动物贸易的常见气味。”符合题意，并且first，then和final也是提示词，故选B。 50．根据下文“They will be armed with custom-made vests (马甲) . With their front paws, they will be able to pull a small ball attached to the chest of their vest, which gives out a beeping sound. This way rats will be able to alert handlers when they detect a target. Once fully trained and prepared, these giant rats could become illegal hunters' worst enemy. (他们将装备定制的背心。它们会用前爪拉一个小球，小球附着在背心的胸前，并发出哔哔声。这样，当老鼠发现目标时，它们就能提醒处理者。一旦经过充分训练和准备，这些巨型老鼠可能成为非法猎人最大的敌人)。”可知本段是关于老鼠工作的过程，所以F选项“为此目的，这些经过训练的老鼠将在非法野生动物贸易的热点地区工作。”符合题意，并且选项中的this purpose呼应上文（上一段）的停止捕获、杀害和收获动植物的行为，故选F。 III. Summary Writing (10分) 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. How to Make a Good Video Resumé (简历)? Video resumés have been around for a long time. With a well-made video resumé, you can present yourself creatively and allow a hiring manager to assess your personality, thus giving you an opportunity for interview. But how to make a good video resumé? First, start by introducing yourself and addressing the company you are applying to. For example, “Hello InVideo, I’m John Doe”. Not only does this get their attention but it makes them feel prioritized. The next thing is to address what profession you’re in or desire to be in. If you’re a filmmaker, you can simply state that or be creative with words and say you’re a visual storyteller. Then, talk about your passion for what you do and support it by referring to your past experiences and work. For example, building on the filmmaker’s introduction, you could talk about how meeting people from around the world and sharing their stories deeply motivates you, and then you can share an experience that supports it. You can also focus on life experiences that have led you to cultivate skills-like taking a year off to travel abroad, volunteering at a shelter, or a hobby that you actively pursue. You can also speak about your special achievements and awards that will add value to your profile or you can get someone to speak on behalf of you as social proof. At the end of the video, leave the ball in their court. However, you also need to give them a reason to call you for an interview. For example, you could end the video with this — “I have a lot more to me than I could fit in this short video and I hope you give me a chance to tell you about it over an interview”. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】   Video resumés offer a creative way to show personality and skills. Begin your video resumé by introducing yourself, addressing the company, and stating your profession or desired role. Then discuss your passion and back it with past experiences, life skills, achievements or recommendations. Conclude by inviting an interview, emphasizing there’s more to share.(53 words) 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍说，视频简历提供了一种展示个性和技能的创造性方式。视频简历的开头包括自我介绍、公司名称、职业或期望的职位。然后讨论你的激情，用过去的经历、生活技能、成就或推荐来支持它。最后邀请面试，强调有更多的东西可以分享。 【详解】1. 要点摘录 ①With a well-made video resumé, you can present yourself creatively and allow a hiring manager to assess your personality, thus giving you an opportunity for interview. ②First, start by introducing yourself and addressing the company you are applying to. ③The next thing is to address what profession you’re in or desire to be in. ④Then, talk about your passion for what you do and support it by referring to your past experiences and work. ⑤However, you also need to give them a reason to call you for an interview. For example, you could end the video with this — “I have a lot more to me than I could fit in this short video and I hope you give me a chance to tell you about it over an interview”. 2.缜密构思 将第1、4、5几个要点进行重组，将第2、3两个要点进行整合。 3.遣词造句 Video resumes offer a creative way to showcase your personality and skills. Start your resume with an introduction of yourself, the name of your company, and your occupation or desired position. Then discuss your passion and back it up with past experiences, life skills, accomplishments, or recommendations. Finally invite for an interview, emphasizing that you have more to share. 【点睛】[高分句型1] Video resumés offer a creative way to show personality and skills. (运用了不定式作后置定语对一段内容进行总结) [高分句型2]Conclude by inviting an interview, emphasizing there’s more to share. (运用了现在分词作状语和省略连接代词that的宾语从句对最后一段内容进行总结) IV. Translation (第1-2句，每句3分；第3句，4分；第4句5分；共15分) Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 52．随着技术革新，人人都能拍一段视频上传到平台。 (With) (汉译英) 【答案】With technological innovation, everyone can shoot a video and upload it to the platform. 【详解】考查固定短语。句子是描述一个事实，使用一般现在时；表示“随着技术革新”为With technological innovation；主语为everyone；“能”使用情态动词can，后接动词原形；表示“拍一段视频”为shoot a video；表示“上传到平台”为upload it to the platform。故翻译为With technological innovation, everyone can shoot a video and upload it to the platform. 53．在当前乃至未来很长一段时间，人工智能并非无所不能。 (far from) (汉译英) 【答案】Artificial intelligence is far from being equal to anything at present and for a long time to come. 【详解】考查时态、非谓语动词和固定短语。表示“人工智能”用artificial intelligence，作主语，表示“远不是”用be far from，句子描述一般事实，时态用一般现在时，主语Artificial intelligence为单数，be动词用is，表示“无所不能”用be equal to anything，用动名词形式，作介词from的宾语，表示“在当前乃至未来很长一段时间”用固定短语at present and for a long time to come，作时间状语。故翻译为Artificial intelligence is far from being equal to anything at present and for a long time to come. 54．这位外国记者说，作为一个曾长期在沪居住的外国人，回到上海就有到家的感觉。 (feel) (汉译英) 【答案】The foreign reporter said that as a foreigner who has lived in Shanghai for a long time, returning to Shanghai gives him a feeling of being at home. 【详解】考查动词、名词和时态。“这位外国记者说”翻译为The foreign reporter said，动词said后很that引导的宾语从句；“作为一个曾长期在沪居住的外国人”翻译为as a foreigner who has lived in Shanghai for a long time；“回到上海”翻译为returning to Shanghai，作主语用动名词形式；“就有到家的感觉”翻译为give him a feeling of being at home，主语是动名词形式，谓语动词give用三单形式。故整句翻译为The foreign reporter said that as a foreigner who has lived in Shanghai for a long time, returning to Shanghai gives him a feeling of being at home. 55．她将中国深厚的传统文化与西方古典音乐的作曲与演奏技法融为一体，赋予音乐全新的生命和表现力。 (combine) (汉译英) 【答案】She combined China’s profound traditional culture with Western classical music composition and performance techniques, giving music a new life and expressiveness. 【详解】考查固定短语和时态。主语为she；表示“将……结合”短语为combine…with…；表示“中国深厚的传统文化”为China’s profound traditional culture；表示“西方古典音乐的作曲与演奏技法”翻译为Western classical music composition and performance techniques；表示“赋予”应用动词give，“赋予音乐全新的生命和表现力”是上文产生的意料之中结果，give用现在分词形式作结果状语，表示“赋予音乐全新的生命和表现力”翻译为giving music a new life and expressiveness。事情已发生，为一般过去时。故翻译为She combined China’s profound traditional culture with Western classical music composition and performance techniques, giving music a new life and expressiveness. 七、书信写作 56．Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 假设你是明启中学高三学生王磊，在一本英语文化类杂志上读到一则“我家的传统”的征稿通知(内容如下)。你对此很有兴趣，请根据征稿要求写一篇短文。 Call for Submissions: Essays on “A Tradition in My Family”We invite you to share your thoughts on the theme “A Tradition in My Family.” Submission Guidelines: 1. Introduce the most valued family tradition. 2. Explain why this tradition is important for your family. We look forward to your contributions! __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 A Tradition in My Family In my family, celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival is the most valued tradition. This festival, held on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, brings our entire family together. We gather under the full moon to enjoy mooncakes and appreciate the beauty of the night sky. This tradition is important to my family for several reasons. Firstly, it provides a rare opportunity for all family members, regardless of where they are, to reunite and spend quality time together. In today’s fast-paced world, it’s often challenging to find time for family, making these moments even more precious. Moreover, the Mid-Autumn Festival allows us to honor our ancestors and reflect on our family roots and heritage. It fosters a sense of belonging and continuity, connecting us to our past while shaping our future. This cherished tradition strengthens our family bonds and preserves our cultural identity for generations to come. 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生以“我家的传统”为题给一本英语文化类杂志投稿。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 整个的：entire→whole 欣赏：appreciate→admire 重要的：important→significant 提供：provide→offer 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：This festival, held on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, brings our entire family together. 拓展句：This festival, which is held on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, brings our entire family together. 【点睛】[高分句型1]Firstly, it provides a rare opportunity for all family members, regardless of where they are, to reunite and spend quality time together.(where引导的宾语从句) [高分句型2]In today’s fast-paced world, it’s often challenging to find time for family, making these moments even more precious.(现在分词作结果状语) 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 绝密★考试结束前 2026年高考第二次模拟考试（上海卷） 英语 （考试时间：90分钟 试卷满分：115分） 注意事项： 1．本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2．回答第Ⅰ卷时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。写在本试卷上无效。 3．回答第Ⅱ卷时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 4．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 I. Grammar and Vocabulary （每题1分；共20分） 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. Frybread In one version of his 1996 song “Frybread”, rock artist Keith Secola sang: “You can’t do much with sugar, flour, lard and salt. But you can add one fundamental ingredient: love.” Since its creation in the 1800s, the subject of Secola’s song, frybread, 1 (become) a culturally significant comfort food within local communities across Canada and America. The taste, colour and size of these fried dough (生面团) discs differ across the continent, with each family and community adding their own touch. One online comment says, “Your mom’s or your aunt’s frybread 2 never be made by anyone else in the world.” 3 the variety, most versions have a few things in common. The basic ingredients are flour, baking powder or soda, and salt, 4 are mixed together into a dough ball using water, milk or buttermilk. After letting it rise, the ball 5 (divide) into pieces, rolled into discs and then fried until bubbly, golden and crispy. Even though widely loved, there is no denying that the treat is heavily loaded with calories — one piece of 500 calories and 20 grams of fat. Besides, it is also a painful symbol of survival. One origin story says the bread was first made by the Diné. In 1864, the Diné were forced to leave their traditional homeland in eastern Arizona and western New Mexico and walk the nearly 500-kilometre journey, 6 (know) as the Long Walk. Hundreds of them died of starvation along the way. 7 among the cheap ingredients, was given to them by the U.S. government as daily rations was wheat flour previously unknown to them. As the legend goes, the Diné fried the often spoiled flour to kill off parasites (寄生虫). Today, a food-valuing movement, 8 (aim) to bring back traditional diets, is booming. However, the diets don’t include frybread. “There is no oral tradition 9 (teach) about frybread,” wrote Devon A．Mihesuah, a historian as well as a professor at the University of Kansas. 10 the future holds for frybread, it will always stand as proof to the adaptability of those native communities. As an enduring food, frybread has demonstrated its lasting significance. Section B Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A．accompanied    B．allowed    C． feasibly    D．fueled E. intensity    F. option    G. prompting    H. routine I. surgically    J. underlying    K. varied Brain Signals for Lasting Pain Brain signals that reveal how much pain a person is in have been discovered by scientists who say the work is a step towards new treatments for people living with lasting pain. It is the first time researchers have decoded the brain activity 11 patients’ lasting pain. That has raised the hope that brain stimulation treatment already used for Parkinson’s and major depression can help those running out of any other 12 . “We’ve learned that lasting pain can be tracked and predicted in the real world,” said Prasad Shirvalkar, lead researcher on the project at the University of California. Lasting pain affects nearly 28 million adults in the UK alone, and the causes are 13 . ranging from cancer to back problems. That being the case, lasting pain has 14 a rise in taking powerful painkillers. But no medical treatments work well for the condition, 15 experts to call for a complete rethink in how health services handle patients with lasting pain. For the latest study, Shirvalkar and his colleagues 16 implanted electrodes(电极) into four patients with lasting pain hard to deal with after the loss of legs. The devices 17 the patients to record activity and collect data in two brain regions— the ACC and the OFC—at the press of one button on a remote handset. Several times a day, the volunteers were asked to complete short surveys on the 18 of pain, meaning how strong the pain was, and then record their brain activity. These scientists, armed with the survey responses and brain recordings, found they could use computers to predict a person’s pain based on the electrical signals in their OFC． “We found very different brain activity 19 severe pain and have developed an objective biomarker for that kind of pain,” said Shirvalkar. The finding may explain, at least in part, why 20 painkillers are less effective for lasting pain. “The hope is that we can use the information to develop personalized brain stimulation treatment for the most severe forms of pain.” II. Reading Comprehension (21 – 35题，每题1分；36 – 50题，每题2分；共45分) 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. Picture this: you’re out to dinner with a friend who you know makes a lot more money than you do. When you open the 21 , your heart sinks. There’s not a dish in sight that is less than $35, and even a soup is going to run you $18. You probably vow (发誓) to 22 dollar pizza slices the rest of the month to balance out this dinner. 23 , this time, what if you just turned to your friend, closed the menu, and said, “Sorry, I have to be honest. I can’t afford this. Let’s go somewhere else?” That’s the idea behind “loud budgeting”, a trend that could not only relieve you of the 24 burden, but help you deal with these sorts of stressful situations both mentally and emotionally. In an age when everybody is showing off nice things on social media and 25 to be something they’re not, it feels somewhat revolutionary to just tell the truth about what you can’t afford. The term was first introduced by TikTok (抖音) comedian Lukas Battle. Battle explained his concept in an interview: simply put, loud budgeting is being 26 about what you do and don’t want to spend money on. Since his video, the concept has caught on rapidly among the 27 , who are pointing out that it has come at a significant time when everything is uncontrollably expensive. It’s not just a TikTok thing though. Even those in the financial services industry are on board with the 28 . Nikolina Cuca, a financial advisor, says that she’s seen social media add pressure to her clients, causing them to spend 29 on luxury items. “There should be no shame about trying to match your spending to your means. This trend helps young people moderate spending by 30 the idea of living within budgets.” Beyond just saving money, loud budgeting is also bringing people closer. Honest money talks lead to greater respect among friends and family. By 31 discussing money goals, people are creating stronger bonds based on mutual understanding for each other’s financial situations. And perhaps the most valuable part of the loud budgeting trend is that it provides a sense of 32 . For example, if you tell a friend you are trying to cut back spending on drinks out, you are much 33 to stick with the goal than if you just keep it to yourself. With its focus on being open, spending wisely, and building 34 , loud budgeting is more than just a passing trend, but a cool way for the younger generation to 35 their finances. As more people adopt this approach, it is likely to stay a big part of how we handle money in the future. 21．A．door B．menu C．bill D．wallet 22．A．appeal to B．lead to C．stick to D．object to 23．A．Otherwise B．Meanwhile C．Therefore D．However 24．A．financial B．cultural C．physical D．economical 25．A．refusing B．pretending C．agreeing D．guaranteeing 26．A．worried B．angry C．honest D．excited 27．A．male B．female C．young D．old 28．A．tradition B．truth C．treasure D．trend 29．A．below their standards B．beyond their means C．towards their goals D．despite their differences 30．A．normalizing B．criticizing C．memorizing D．visualizing 31．A．endlessly B．intelligently C．openly D．formally 32．A．belonging B．accountability C．flexibility D．rigidity 33．A．less motivated B．less equipped C．more hesitant D．more likely 34．A．connections B．business C．habitats D．reputation 35．A．lose faith in B．take charge of C．do away with D．make up for 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 What would your answer be if I were to ask you what you wanted from life? Would it be money, power, a loving family, close friends, a great job or something else? Author Gretchen Rubin asked herself that question one day while sitting in traffic on a bus. After giving it some thought, she realized that, overall, she wanted to be happy. If happiness was to be her goal, Rubin realized, “The days are long, but the years are short. Time is passing, and I’m not focusing enough on the things that really matter.” This conclusion began a 12-month commitment to discover what would add more happiness to her life. The pursuit resulted in Rubin’s New York Times best-selling book The Happiness Project. According to some of the reviews, this is more than a typical self-help book. One Amazon review reads, “This is the rare book that will make you both smile and think — often on the same page.” It’s full of humor, insight and actual examples from Rubin’s year-long experiment. In an effort to reach her goal, she tested numerous theories on happiness. Going through philosophy, science, popular culture and more, the writer chose specific habits to examine and try to integrate into her lifestyle. Rubin’s book is divided into 12 chapters, each highlighting a different month and specific area of focus. In chapters one through 11, each new focus or category includes three or four things to work on. For example, the first chapter begins with January and the importance of getting more physical and mental energy. The corresponding goals consist of getting better sleep and exercising more. Later chapters discuss topics such as the importance of making time for friends, play, your passions and more. Chapter 12 concentrates on pulling everything together and adopting all the new habits. At the end of her 12-month journey, Rubin concluded that small, daily changes had, in fact, resulted in a deeper sense of happiness. In this new year, instead of making new resolutions that you’ll probably abandon by February, why not give Rubin’s Happiness Project a try? It is likely that you will then see an increase in your own happiness in 2025 and the happiness you bring to others around you. 36．____ made Gretchen Rubin start her 12-month commitment to studying how to achieve happiness. A．Sitting in traffic on a bus B．Reading a self-help book C．Noticing her overlooking crucial matters D．Wanting to write a best-selling book 37．Which of the following is a feature of The Happiness Project? A．It is organized by monthly challenges. B．It is written in a quite serious way. C．It provides detailed experimental data. D．It offers fun and wise real-life examples. 38．According to The Happiness Project, ____ contributes to greater physical and mental energy. A．enhancing rest and activity B．adopting a strict habit tracker C．scheduling weekly social hours D．pursuing creative outlets daily 39．The main purpose of the passage is to ____. A．describe the author’s personal journey of self-discovery B．inspire readers to seek happiness as the book suggests C．explain the importance of setting goals in life D．promote sales of a particular self-help book B IN CONTEXT BRANCH Geology BEFORE 6th century BCE The Greek thinker Thales of Miletus notes magnetic rocks, or lodestones (天然磁石). 1st century CE Chinese diviners make primitive compasses with iron spoon that can turn around to point south. 1269 French scholar Pierre de Maricourt sets out the basic laws of magnetic attraction, repulsion, and poles. AFTER 1824 French mathematician Siméon Poisson models the forces in a magnetic field. 1940s American physicist Walter Maurice Elsasser attributes Earth’s magnetic field to iron swirling in its outer core as the planet rotates. 1958 Explorer 1 space mission shows Earth’s magnetic field extending far out into space. By the late 1500s, ships’ captains already relied on magnetic compasses to maintain their course across the oceans. Yet no one knew how they worked. Some thought the compass needle was attracted to the North Star, others that it was drawn to magnetic mountains in the Arctic. It was English physician William Gilbert who discovered that Earth itself is magnetic. Stronger reasons are obtained from sure experiments and demonstrated arguments than from probable conjectures (推测) and the opinions of philosophical speculators. William Gilbert Gilbert’s breakthrough came not from a flash of inspiration, but from 17 years of careful experiment. He learned all he could from ships’ captains and compass makers, and then he made a model globe, or “terrella,” out of the magnetic rock lodestone and tested compass needles against it. The needles reacted around the terrella just as ships’ compasses did on a larger scale—showing the same patterns of declination (pointing slightly away from true north at the geographic pole, which differs from magnetic north) and inclination (tilting down from the horizontal toward the globe). Gilbert concluded, rightly, that the entire planet is a magnet and has a core of iron. He published his ideas in the book De Magnete (On the Magnet) in 1600, causing a sensation. Johannes Kepler and Galileo, in particular, were inspired by his suggestion that Earth is not fixed to rotating celestial spheres, as most people still thought, but is made to spin by the invisible force of its own magnetism. 40．Before the 16th century, how did captains navigate across oceans? A．The North Star navigated their ships. B．The magnetic mountains in the Arctic guided their journey. C．Magnetic compasses helped them maintain the course. D．The forces in a magnetic field attracted the ships. 41．How did William Gilbert find out the fact that Earth itself is magnetic? A．Through trials and errors. B．Through some personal philosophical speculation. C．By acquiring some flash inspiration. D．By studying the ideas of some philosophers. 42．Which of the following statement might Galileo agree with? A．The earth stays still. B．Gilbert successfully refuted the laws of magnetic attraction. C．Gilbert’s findings and conclusions are sensational. D．The earth has its own magnetic field. C Animal products could produce electricity, one British power company warns — and to give consumers a choice, it's offering what it calls the world’s first vegan electricity. Ecotricity, a renewable energy provider in the U.K., announced its electricity and gas would be certified vegan after it claimed half of British homes are powered by electricity made from animal byproducts. Company founder Dale Vince accused companies that consider themselves “ethical” or “green” of keeping consumers in the dark about their “secret ingredient.” “We need clear labeling of energy sourcing so that people can make informed choices,” he said in a statement. The company offers “vegan energy” in wind and solar power, and it’s developing “sea power” produced by wave oscillation and marine currents. None of Ecotricity’s electrical sources contains animal byproducts that the company knew of before it made the announcement, but it registered with the Vegan Society to certify its green status. Though not widely disclosed, it’s fairly common for power companies to derive electricity from animals through anaerobic digestion (厌氧消化). Animal waste is generally considered a clean, renewable energy source. Turning manure into fuel eliminates a sizeable chunk of carbon pollution and lessens power companies’ reliance on “dirtier” fossil fuels like coal and oil. Plus, animals provide a limitless supply of waste, while Earth’s natural gas stores are finite, so crackers wouldn’t need to drill into rock to extract it. Cows are pictured at a Wagyu cattle breeding center in June in Petit-Mars, France. A U.K. energy company announced the first “vegan electricity” after warning consumers about animal byproducts in energy production. After anaerobic digestion, farmers can use the liquid remains of the manure as fertilizer and make chips for animal bedding from the solid leftovers, chemical engineer David Simakov told Popular Science. “We are talking about producing the amount of renewable natural gas enough to heat thousands of homes from just a single large landfill site,” he said. “We need to stop pumping carbon from underground into the atmosphere and start caring about introducing more and more renewable energy to make our lives more sustainable.” Renewable energy only accounts for 11 percent of energy consumption in the U.S., according to the Energy Information Administration. Fossil fuels and nuclear energy generate more than 80 percent of the country’s electricity, and that’s unlikely to change: like other clean energy sources, anaerobic digestion is still more expensive than traditional sources of energy. 43．According to Dale Vince, ____________________. A．it’s necessary for consumers to know how electricity is produced B．people don’t need to make choices of whether to use vegan electricity C．vegan electricity and gas shouldn’t use animal byproducts D．it’s not certain whether Ecotricity has used animal byproducts 44．In Paragraph 2, “secret ingredient” refers to ___________________. A．an energy provider B．vegan energy C．animal waste D．energy labelling 45．What can be inferred from the passage? A．It’s forbidden to get exploited natural gas since it is limited. B．Clean energy may not replace fossil fuels to be used by families. C．Power companies can rely on animal waste to produce clean energy. D．The waste of cows is first used to produce clean energy in the world. 46．What does the author think of clean energy? A．It has been a mainstream. B．It has a promising future. C．Consumers tend to use more clean energy now. D．Its producing cost has decreased its popularity. Section C Directions: Read the following passages. 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. Ratting on Crimes “You are never more than six feet away from a rat, ” goes the saying. Though it has been concluded that this estimate is incorrect, it might soon be accurate for those involved in the illegal wildlife trade. A team of researchers have trained African rats to pick up the scents (气味) of endangered animal products, such as elephant ivory and rhino horn. 47 The rat pack can even identify these items when concealed among other substances, and have been shown to remember the smells after months of non-exposure. This isn't the first time APOPO, a Tanzania-based non-profit, have recognized a potential for a super-rat workforce. 48 The organization looks to provide low-tech, cost-efficient solutions to pressing challenges throughout Africa. The rats in the new study went through several demanding stages of training. They first learned to smell a target scent for several seconds to earn a flavoured reward. 49 The final step was memory consolidation training, where they were reintroduced to scents they'd not encountered for five and eight months, respectively. Despite the months of non-exposure, the rats showed perfect memory scores, suggesting that their cognitive memory performance is similar to that of dogs. Illegal capture, killing, and harvesting of animals and plants have increased dramatically in recent years. For example, 55 African elephants are killed for their tusks every day, over 20, 000 a year. This has to be stopped immediately. 50 They will be armed with custom-made vests (马甲) . With their front paws, they will be able to pull a small ball attached to the chest of their vest, which gives out a beeping sound. This way rats will be able to alert handlers when they detect a target. Once fully trained and prepared, these giant rats could become illegal hunters' worst enemy. A．Previously, they've trained packs of hero rats to detect dangerous bacteria. B．Then they were introduced to common scents used to mask illegal wildlife trade. C．This effort aims to provide a low-cost detection system to prevent illegal hunting. D．However, there are concerns that the rats might be distracted by some common scents. E．Existing screening tools are expensive and time intensive, necessitating a new approach. F．For this purpose, these trained rats will be expected to work in likely hotspots for illegal wildlife trade. III. Summary Writing (10分) 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. How to Make a Good Video Resumé (简历)? Video resumés have been around for a long time. With a well-made video resumé, you can present yourself creatively and allow a hiring manager to assess your personality, thus giving you an opportunity for interview. But how to make a good video resumé? First, start by introducing yourself and addressing the company you are applying to. For example, “Hello InVideo, I’m John Doe”. Not only does this get their attention but it makes them feel prioritized. The next thing is to address what profession you’re in or desire to be in. If you’re a filmmaker, you can simply state that or be creative with words and say you’re a visual storyteller. Then, talk about your passion for what you do and support it by referring to your past experiences and work. For example, building on the filmmaker’s introduction, you could talk about how meeting people from around the world and sharing their stories deeply motivates you, and then you can share an experience that supports it. You can also focus on life experiences that have led you to cultivate skills-like taking a year off to travel abroad, volunteering at a shelter, or a hobby that you actively pursue. You can also speak about your special achievements and awards that will add value to your profile or you can get someone to speak on behalf of you as social proof. At the end of the video, leave the ball in their court. However, you also need to give them a reason to call you for an interview. For example, you could end the video with this — “I have a lot more to me than I could fit in this short video and I hope you give me a chance to tell you about it over an interview”. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ IV. Translation (第1-2句，每句3分；第3句，4分；第4句5分；共15分) Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 52．随着技术革新，人人都能拍一段视频上传到平台。 (With) (汉译英) 53．在当前乃至未来很长一段时间，人工智能并非无所不能。 (far from) (汉译英) 54．这位外国记者说，作为一个曾长期在沪居住的外国人，回到上海就有到家的感觉。 (feel) (汉译英) 55．她将中国深厚的传统文化与西方古典音乐的作曲与演奏技法融为一体，赋予音乐全新的生命和表现力。 (combine) (汉译英) 七、书信写作 56．Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 假设你是明启中学高三学生王磊，在一本英语文化类杂志上读到一则“我家的传统”的征稿通知(内容如下)。你对此很有兴趣，请根据征稿要求写一篇短文。 Call for Submissions: Essays on “A Tradition in My Family”We invite you to share your thoughts on the theme “A Tradition in My Family.” Submission Guidelines: 1. Introduce the most valued family tradition. 2. Explain why this tradition is important for your family. 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