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2025～2026学年度第一学期西青统考学校学业质量期末监测 高二英语试卷 说明：本试卷由第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷组成，共120分，考试用时100分钟。 第Ⅰ卷 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分15分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What are the two speakers talking about? A. movie. B. A gift. C. A party. 2. What is the man considering doing? A. Preparing for a exam. B. Starting his own business. C. Attending more interviews. 3. What is most probably the man? A. A teacher. B. A writer. C. A boss. 4. Where are the speakers? A. In a library. B. In a park. C. At a bus stop. 5. What does the man want to do? A. Rent a flat. B. Find a job. C. Buy a house. 第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 听下面3段材料。每段材料有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段材料前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段材料读两遍。 听下面一段材料，回答第6至8小题。 6. When did the woman go to see a film? A. Last Monday. B. Last Thursday. C. Last weekend. 7. What was the woman’s opinion of the film? A. She didn’t like it very much. B. She thought it was a powerful movie. C. She found it entertaining. 8. What was the man’s usual choice of movies? A. Commercial films. B. Classic movies. C. Independent films. 听下面一段材料，回答第9至11小题。 9. What is the most probable relationship between the speakers? A. Roommates. B. Teammates. C. Friends. 10. Why is the woman amazed? A. The man designed his house himself. B. The man put many footballs in his house. C. The man is familiar with many football stars. 11. Which of the following house does the woman like? A. A football house. B. A motorhome. C. A garden apartment. 听下面一段材料，回答第12至15小题。 12. What is the main purpose of the English training program? A. To help native speakers learn foreign languages. B. To enhance English skills for non-English speakers. C. To only teach knowledge of U.S. culture. 13. How many levels of courses does the program offer? A. Seven. B. Eight. C. Twelve. 14. What do students need to do on the first day of the program? A. Take a placement test. B. Attend a cultural lecture. C. Choose full-time courses. 15. What can students get if they pass an end-of-session test? A. Extra English hours for free. B. A chance to work part-time. C. A promotion to a higher level. 第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分） 第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 1. After the power cut, the first thing we do is ________ the radio to listen to news. A. turn down B. pick out C. switch on D. check out 2. The little girl’s eyes are red because she ________ over her lost toy dog all afternoon. A. has been crying B. cries C. will cry D. cried 3. Miss Li ________ gets angry, always smiling and talking softly to all students. A. rarely B. regularly C. usually D. frequently 4. When the firemen rushed into the building some trapped passengers ________ to the windows by thick smoke. A. have been pushed B. were pushing C. have pushed D. were being pushed 5. The roof will ________ under the heavy weight unless we clear the snow. A. catch fire B. give way C. show results D. take effect 6. The number of birds will ________ if we cut down too many trees now. A. decline B. increase C. vary D. grow 7. Don’t call me at 8 p. m. tonight. I ________ an online meeting with my team members then. A will be having B. have had C. had D. have 8. Feeding birds in the garden is ________: you spend a little time, but they greet you with songs every morning. A. demanding B. rewarding C. promising D. shocking 9. The old man walks in the park every evening, a ________ he has kept for 10 years. A. schedule B. list C. record D. routine 10. By the time the rescue team finally reached the remote village, the villagers ________ without fresh water for three days. A. went B. have gone C. had gone D. go 11. If you can’t attend the meeting, I’ll speak ________ you and share your ideas. A. in favour of B. on account of C. in honour of D. on behalf of 12. After working hard, people often use music players to ______ their rest, such as by playing soft songs to make resting more comfortable. A. guide B. save C. facilitate D. change 13. The museum exhibition was cancelled because all the paintings ________ by rain before the opening day. A. have been damaged B. were damaged C. had been damaged D. are damaged 14. My family moved to the new community last month, ________ we can now walk to the park within five minutes. A. when B. where C. which D. that 15. ________ eco-friendly materials has become a key trend for modern fashion brands to reduce environmental impact. A. Using B. To use C. Used D. Being used 第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从31～50各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 I never truly understood the meaning of “peer pressure” until I joined the cross-country team in my freshman year. The training was ____16____ than I had imagined. Every morning, we were expected to ____17____ for training before the sun was up. Seeing all the other runners, so fast and skilled, made me feel embarrassed and ____18____. I started to doubt my own ability to ____19____. One rainy morning, I was particularly ____20____. My legs felt heavy, and I was falling far behind the rest. The thought of just stopping and going home felt like a better ____21____. Just then, our coach, Mr. Evans, jogged up beside me. “Stop looking at them,” he said, his voice calm but firm. “You’re not running their race. You need to find your own ____22____.” His words were simple, but they struck me. I had been so focused on ____23____ myself to others that I had forgotten why I started running in the first place. It wasn’t to be the best on the team; it was to ____24____ my own limits and get stronger. From that day on, I chose a different ____25____. I stopped focusing on the runners ahead of me and started celebrating my own ____26____, however small. Over time, running became less of a ____27____ and more of a joy. I didn’t become the fastest runner, but I became the best ____28____ of myself. This lesson went far beyond the running track. In group projects or when studying for exams, I learned to work in my own ____29____, without being ____30____ by what others were achieving. Now, whenever I see a teammate struggling with ____31____, I share Mr. Evans’s advice. But true success comes from following your own path. This experience taught me an important life lesson: your journey is ____32____. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions ____33____ your own inner voice. Life isn’t about ____34____ against everyone else; it’s about winning against who you were yesterday — finding joy in small steps forward, and pride in how far you’ve come. And that is a journey everyone can ____35____. 16. A. clearer B. faster C. smoother D. tougher 17. A. turn up B. check in C. show off D. go ahead 18. A. out of date B. out of place C. out of mind D. out of work 19. A. hang out B. set off C. keep up D. calm down 20. A. nervous B. confident C. upset D. energetic 21. A. future B. choice C. chance D. deal 22. A. goal B. answer C. talent D. duty 23. A. committing B. revealing C. devoting D. comparing 24. A. feel B. remove C. test D. set 25. A. role B. attitude C. rule D. environment 26. A. story B. journey C. worth D. progress 27. A. habit B. community C. philosophy D. struggle 28. A. version B. form C. type D. luck 29. A. order B. style C. group D. time 30. A. frightened B. discouraged C. puzzled D. annoyed 31. A. doubt B. motivation C. change D. concentration 32. A. endless B. precious C. beautiful D. unique 33. A. hold back B. speak out C. pipe up D. tone down 34. A. guarding B. turning C. competing D. defending 35. A. plan B. conclude C. appreciate D. pause 第三部分：阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A A Guide to the British Museum Planning a visit to the British Museum in London? This guide will provide you with essential information to make the most of your trip. Opening Hours The Museum is open daily from 10:00 to 17:00. On Fridays, the Museum extends its hours and stays open until 20:30. The Museum is closed on 1 January and 24 — 26 December. Admission General admission to the Museum’s permanent collection is free for all visitors. This ensures everyone can explore world cultures and history. Some special exhibitions and events require a paid ticket. It is highly recommended to book these tickets online in advance to guarantee entry. Highlights & Planning The Museum’s collection is vast, covering over two million years of history. It is impossible to see everything in one visit. We recommend planning your route beforehand. You can download a map from the official website or pick one up at the information desk upon arrival. Key highlights include the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures, and the Egyptian mummies. We advise allocating at least three hours for your visit. Facilities Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the Museum. Several cafes and a restaurant are located inside, offering a range of dining options. Limited wheelchairs can be borrowed free of charge from the main entrance, subject to availability. We hope these facilities and tips help you enjoy a wonderful and educational day at the British Museum. 36. According to the guide, when can visitors stay at the British Museum until 8:30 p.m.? A. On weekdays B. On Fridays. C During special exhibitions. D. On public holidays. 37. Which is true about the admission to the British Museum? A. All visitors need to pay an entrance fee. B. Tickets must be booked online for special exhibitions. C. No charge is needed to view the permanent collection. D. The Museum is free only for students and seniors. 38. What does the guide suggest visitors do before their trip? A. Decide which objects to see first. B. Apply for free wheelchair access. C. Learn about the history of the Rosetta Stone. D. Make a reservation for the restaurant. 39. In Facilities section “subject to availability” means wheelchairs are provided ________. A. at any time B. if available C. for a fee D. to all visitors 40. What is the main purpose of this passage? A. To compare the British Museum with other museums. B. To advertise special exhibitions at the British Museum. C. To provide practical information for potential visitors. D. To describe the history of the British Museum’s collection. B Born in 1949, Diana Nyad developed an early interest in swimming and became a Florida State High School swimming champion. Like many young athletes, she dreamed of competing in the Olympics, but a serious illness ruined her chance to qualify for the Games. However, the disappointment did not stop her from moving forward. Instead, she turned her focus to marathon swimming. A naturally gifted athlete, Nyad was physically well-conditioned to endure long periods in the water. As a long-distance swimmer, she would compete not only against herself but also against obstacles such as distance, danger, cold, and exhaustion. Over the next ten years, Nyad dedicated herself to becoming one of the world’s top long-distance swimmers. In 1970, she swam a ten-mile marathon in Lake Ontario, setting the women’s record for that course. In 1972, she broke another record by swimming 102.5 miles from a Bahamian island to the Florida coast. Then, in 1975, she broke a third record when she swam around Manhattan Island. Nyad attempted to swim the distance between Florida and Cuba in 1978. Though the stretch of water is less than 100 miles wide, it is rough and dangerous. After battling the water for two days, she was forced to abandon the attempt to protect her health and safety. Even so, she impressed the world with her courage and strong desire to succeed. For Nyad, the strength of her purpose mattered as much as reaching Cuba itself. “That was how she defined success,” she later reflected: “It didn’t matter that my swim fell short — I believed I had already touched the other shore.” To her, success was never just about crossing a finish line — it was about refusing to back down from a dream. When Nyad eventually retired from swimming, she continued to take on new challenges: traveling the world as a reporter, writing books, and delivering public speeches about her life journey. Today, Diana Nyad still works to inspire others, just as she did when she swam the world’s most daunting waters. 41. What is the key reason that Nyad turned to marathon swimming? A. She failed to qualify for the Olympic Games. B. She wanted to find a less competitive sport than pool swimming. C. She found she had a natural talent for spending long periods in water. D. A health problem prevented her from achieving her original dream. 42. How is the information in the second paragraph organized? A. By listing events in the order they happened. B. By describing Nyad’s feelings during each swim. C. By explaining why Nyad broke swimming records. D. By comparing Nyad’s swimming speed with others. 43. What does the underlined phrase “fell short” probably mean in Paragraph 3? A Ended in failure. B. Was stopped by dangers. C. Was shorter than planned. D. Took less time than expected. 44. What did Nyad do after she finished her swimming career? A. She trained young swimmers to achieve their Olympic dreams. B. She reported on global events as a traveling journalist. C. She shared her life stories through writing and speaking. D. She advocated for safer conditions in long-distance swimming. 45. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To explain the challenges of marathon swimming. B. To describe the history of long-distance swimming records. C. To tell the life story of an inspiring and determined athlete. D. To compare Nyad’s swimming career with her later jobs. C Today, the number of Asian elephants seems to be going up in some places. By 2021, the elephant population in Sri Lanka was back to nearly 6,000. But there’s a bigger problem: the human population has grown even faster. Sri Lanka is about 25,000 square miles, but it has almost 22 million people. That means elephants in Sri Lanka don’t have much space to move around. The land they used to live on has been turned into towns and farms. So humans and elephants are fighting more and more. When elephants find farmers’ crops, the farmers often lose a lot of money. Sometimes, these fights even get dangerous. It all comes down to this riddle: How can an enormous animal keep living well on a continent where space is only getting more limited? The answer might lie in understanding the elephants themselves, not just as a species but as individuals. Since January 2019, Sateesh Venkatesh, a graduate student who is researching elephants, and his team have been giving the PVC-pipe test to elephants to observe their problem-solving styles. In the test, apples had been placed inside the pipes, and the elephants’ task was to get the apples out. Do elephants that approached the pipe hesitantly also stay farther from farmers’ fields? Do the ones who tore at the pipe forcefully also brave the firecrackers (鞭炮) and flashing lights the farmers set off to scare them away at night? If elephants who are risk-takers can be identified, maybe the scientists will be able to figure out how to better keep them out of farms and thus reduce conflict with people. Besides, learning all the different methods elephants employ to take down an electric fence would probably be helpful for designing better fences. “It’s all very idealistic at this point, I have to admit,” says Venkatesh. “But it’s a fresh approach. When a child, for example, is told they can’t have the cookies, he still wants a cookie. But we don’t put up an electric fence in the kitchen to prevent our children. We come up with non-harmful, positive ways to keep them away from the cookies. I think we can do the same for elephants.” 46. Why are humans and elephants fighting more in Sri Lanka? A. Asian elephants eat crops and destroy farms. B. Human population grows faster leaving elephants less space. C. Elephants often fight with humans over living areas. D. Sri Lanka’s climate changes making elephants move areas. 47. What is the purpose of the PVC-pipe test conducted by Sateesh Venkatesh’s team? A To check how fast elephants find apples. B. To test if pipes block elephants. C. To compare elephants’ eating habits. D. To learn how elephants solve problems. 48. What can help reduce conflict between humans and elephants according to the passage? A. Drive risk-taking elephants away from farms. B. Identify risk-takers and design better fences. C. Teach elephants to avoid electric fences. D. Stop using electric fences around farms. 49. What does Venkatesh mean by comparing elephants to children? A. Guide elephants gently with safe methods, like kids. B. Elephants need to learn rules, just like kids. C. Electric fences don’t work for kids or elephants. D. Both need strict control to stop bad behavior. 50. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. Farms vs. Elephant Attacks in Sri Lanka Today B. More Elephants Now Living in Sri Lanka Area C. Elephants’ Problem-Solving Skills in Pipe Tests D. Reduce Human-Elephant Fights: Study Personalities 第Ⅱ卷 第四部分：写作（共两节；满分30分） 第一节：阅读表达（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分） 阅读下列短文并回答问题。 Sophia had always been the best art student in her class. Her paintings were colorful and full of energy, and her teacher often praised her skill. So when the school announced an art competition with the theme “Connection,” everyone expected Sophia to win. However, for the first time, Sophia found herself staring at a blank sheet of paper, unsure of where to start. Sophia found the word “connection” vague and difficult to explain. She tried drawing different ideas — a family holding hands, a busy marketplace — but none of them seemed to capture the deeper meaning she felt the theme required. “Is it just about people being together?” she wondered. “Or something more invisible, like feelings or memories?” Her classmates eagerly talked about their ideas, showing their early drawings and laughing as they worked. Sophia, however, felt stuck, and the pressure to meet everyone’s expectations only made things worse. One afternoon, Sophia decided to take a walk in the park to relax. As she wandered, she noticed a young boy trying to fly a kite. The kite shook in the air before falling to the ground. The boy sighed but didn’t give up. He carefully adjusted the string, ran faster, and tried again. His face showed how determined he was as he focused on the kite. Finally, the kite rose high into the sky, and the boy’s face lit up with happiness. Watching him, Sophia stopped in her tracks. She suddenly felt inspired, as if the boy’s patience and determination had unlocked her own creativity. She rushed home and began painting, showing the boy’s hard work, the kite’s bright colors, and the invisible connection between them. Her brush moved quickly, and her style was simple and direct, unlike her usual detailed work. On the day of the competition, Sophia showed her painting. Some classmates whispered that it wasn’t her best work. Sophia felt unsure but stood by her piece. Though she didn’t win first place, she received a special award for “Most Creative Artwork.” As Sophia packed up her painting, she realized art wasn’t about being perfect — it was about showing what truly mattered. 51. What made Sophia stand out as an art student? (no more than 10 words) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 52. What does the underlined word “vague” mean in Paragraph 2? (no more than 3 words) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 53. What did Sophia see in the park that helped her with her painting? (no more than 15 words) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 54. What did Sophia learn about art at the end? (no more than 10 words) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 55. Do you think Sophia’s painting deserved the special award? Why or why not? (no more than 20 words) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节：书面表达（满分20分） 56. 假定你是李津，你校的交换生朋友Bob要在寒假期间回国，打算为他父母准备一张唱片作为礼物，特来向你咨询。请你给他回复一封邮件。内容包括： （1）推荐的唱片及简介； （2）推荐理由； （3）表达祝福。 注意： （1）词数不少于100； （2）可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Bob, I’m glad to hear you’re returning home for the winter holiday and want to pick a Chinese music record for your parents. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Li Jin 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025～2026学年度第一学期西青统考学校学业质量期末监测 高二英语试卷 说明：本试卷由第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷组成，共120分，考试用时100分钟。 第Ⅰ卷 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分15分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What are the two speakers talking about? A. movie. B. A gift. C. A party. 2. What is the man considering doing? A. Preparing for a exam. B. Starting his own business. C. Attending more interviews. 3. What is most probably the man? A. A teacher. B. A writer. C. A boss. 4. Where are the speakers? A. In a library. B. In a park. C. At a bus stop. 5. What does the man want to do? A Rent a flat. B. Find a job. C. Buy a house. 第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 听下面3段材料。每段材料有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段材料前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段材料读两遍。 听下面一段材料，回答第6至8小题。 6. When did the woman go to see a film? A. Last Monday. B. Last Thursday. C. Last weekend. 7. What was the woman’s opinion of the film? A. She didn’t like it very much. B. She thought it was a powerful movie. C. She found it entertaining. 8. What was the man’s usual choice of movies? A. Commercial films. B. Classic movies. C. Independent films. 听下面一段材料，回答第9至11小题。 9. What is the most probable relationship between the speakers? A. Roommates. B. Teammates. C. Friends. 10. Why is the woman amazed? A. The man designed his house himself. B. The man put many footballs in his house. C. The man is familiar with many football stars. 11. Which of the following house does the woman like? A. A football house. B. A motorhome. C. A garden apartment. 听下面一段材料，回答第12至15小题。 12. What is the main purpose of the English training program? A. To help native speakers learn foreign languages. B. To enhance English skills for non-English speakers. C. To only teach knowledge of U.S. culture. 13. How many levels of courses does the program offer? A. Seven. B. Eight. C. Twelve. 14. What do students need to do on the first day of the program? A. Take a placement test. B. Attend a cultural lecture. C. Choose full-time courses. 15. What can students get if they pass an end-of-session test? A. Extra English hours for free. B. A chance to work part-time. C. A promotion to a higher level. 第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分） 第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 1. After the power cut, the first thing we do is ________ the radio to listen to news. A. turn down B. pick out C. switch on D. check out 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查动词短语辨析。句意：停电后，我们做的第一件事就是打开收音机听新闻。A. turn down调小，拒绝；B. pick out挑选出；C. switch on打开；D. check out检查，结账离开。根据后文“to listen to news”可知，要听新闻需要先打开收音机，switch on符合语境。故选C项。 2. The little girl’s eyes are red because she ________ over her lost toy dog all afternoon. A. has been crying B. cries C. will cry D. cried 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查动词时态。句意：小女孩的眼睛是红的，因为她整个下午都在为她丢失的玩具狗哭泣。根据all afternoon可知，此处表示从过去某个时间开始一直持续到现在的动作，并且还有可能继续持续下去，用现在完成进行时，表示“一直在哭”。谓语用has been crying。故选A。 3. Miss Li ________ gets angry, always smiling and talking softly to all students. A. rarely B. regularly C. usually D. frequently 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查副词词义辨析。句意：李老师很少发脾气，总是面带微笑，轻声与所有学生交谈。A. rarely很少；B. regularly定期地；C. usually通常；D. frequently频繁地。根据后文“always smiling and talking softly to all students”可知，李老师很少发脾气，总是面带微笑，轻声与所有学生交谈。故选A。 4. When the firemen rushed into the building, some trapped passengers ________ to the windows by thick smoke. A. have been pushed B. were pushing C. have pushed D. were being pushed 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查动词语态。句意：当消防队员冲进大楼时，一些被困乘客正被浓烟逼到了窗边。主语some trapped passengers与push之间是被动关系，用被动语态；根据时间状语从句When the firemen rushed into the building可知，当消防员冲进大楼时，一些被困的乘客正被浓烟逼到窗户，用过去进行时的被动语态，谓语用were being pushed。故选D。 5. The roof will ________ under the heavy weight unless we clear the snow. A. catch fire B. give way C. show results D. take effect 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查动词短语辨析。句意：除非我们清理积雪，否则屋顶会在重压下坍塌。A. catch fire着火；B. give way坍塌；C. show results呈现结果；D. take effect生效。根据“under the heavy weight(在重压下)”和“clear the snow(清理积雪)”可知，积雪的重压会让屋顶出现坍塌的情况，give way在此处表示“坍塌”，符合句意。故选B。 6. The number of birds will ________ if we cut down too many trees now. A. decline B. increase C. vary D. grow 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：如果我们现在砍伐太多树木，鸟类的数量将会减少。A. decline减少，下降；B. increase增加；C. vary变化，变动；D. grow增长，生长。根据“if we cut down too many trees now”可知，砍伐太多树木会破坏鸟类的栖息地，导致鸟类数量减少，decline符合语境。故选A。 7. Don’t call me at 8 p. m. tonight. I ________ an online meeting with my team members then. A. will be having B. have had C. had D. have 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查动词时态。句意：今晚8点不要给我打电话。那时我将正在和我的团队成员开在线会议。根据时间状语“at 8 p.m. tonight”和“then”可知，表示将来某一具体时刻正在进行的动作，应用将来进行时，故选A。 8. Feeding birds in the garden is ________: you spend a little time, but they greet you with songs every morning. A. demanding B. rewarding C. promising D. shocking 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在花园里喂鸟是值得的：你只需要花费一点时间，但它们每天早上都会用歌声问候你。A. demanding费力的，要求高的；B. rewarding值得的，有回报的；C. promising有前途的，有希望的；D. shocking令人震惊的。根据“you spend a little time, but they greet you with songs every morning”可知，花费少量时间就能收获鸟儿的歌声问候，这件事是有回报、值得做的，rewarding符合语境。故选B。 9. The old man walks in the park every evening, a ________ he has kept for 10 years. A. schedule B. list C. record D. routine 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意：这位老人每天晚上都在公园散步，这是他坚持了10年的习惯。A. schedule时间表，日程安排；B. list清单；C. record记录，唱片；D. routine日常惯例。根据“kept for 10 years”可知，此处指的是老人长期坚持的规律性活动，即日常惯例。故选D项。 10. By the time the rescue team finally reached the remote village, the villagers ________ without fresh water for three days. A. went B. have gone C. had gone D. go 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查时态。句意：当救援队最终到达偏远的村庄时，村民们已经三天没有淡水了。go without“没有，缺乏”。本空在句中作谓语，“By the time the rescue team finally reached the remote village”表明“村民们没有淡水”这个动作发生在“救援队到达”这个过去的动作之前，即过去的过去，应该用过去完成时，其结构是“had+过去分词”，go的过去分词是gone。故选C。 11. If you can’t attend the meeting, I’ll speak ________ you and share your ideas. A. in favour of B. on account of C. in honour of D. on behalf of 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查介词短语辨析。句意：如果你不能参加会议，我将代表你发言并分享你的想法。A. in favour of支持；B. on account of由于；C. in honour of为纪念；D. on behalf of代表。结合“you and share your ideas”可知，空格处应表达“代表”，用on behalf of。故选D。 12. After working hard people often use music players to ______ their rest, such as by playing soft songs to make resting more comfortable. A. guide B. save C. facilitate D. change 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：努力工作后，人们通常会用音乐播放器来为休息提供便利，比如播放舒缓的歌曲，让休息变得更舒适。A. guide指导；B. save节约；C. facilitate使便利；D. change变化。根据“such as by playing soft songs to make resting more comfortable(比如播放舒缓的歌曲，让休息变得更舒适)”所提示的语境，可知播放舒缓歌曲让休息更舒适，是让休息这件事变得更便利，facilitate符合本句语境。故选C。 13. The museum exhibition was cancelled because all the paintings ________ by rain before the opening day. A. have been damaged B. were damaged C. had been damaged D. are damaged 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查动词语态。句意：博物馆的展览被取消了，因为在开幕日前所有的画作都被雨水损坏了。空格处在原因状语从句中作谓语，从句的动作damage“损坏”发生在主句动作was cancelled之前，从句的时态应为过去完成时，且主语all the paintings与动词damage之间为被动关系，用过去完成时的被动语态，即had been damaged。故选C。 14. My family moved to the new community last month, ________ we can now walk to the park within five minutes. A. when B. where C. which D. that 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查定语从句。句意：我家上个月搬到了新社区，现在我们可以在五分钟内步行到公园。A. when当……时候；B. where在……地方；C. which哪一个；D. that那个。“________ we can now walk to the park within five minutes”为非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词the new community，先行词在定语从句中作地点状语，用关系副词where引导。故选B。 15. ________ eco-friendly materials has become a key trend for modern fashion brands to reduce environmental impact. A. Using B. To use C. Used D. Being used 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：使用环保材料已成为现代时尚品牌减少环境影响的关键趋势。句子已有谓语动词has become，空格处应填非谓语动词，作主语。use与逻辑主语modern fashion brands之间是主动关系，用动名词形式Using作主语。故选A。 第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从31～50各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 I never truly understood the meaning of “peer pressure” until I joined the cross-country team in my freshman year. The training was ____16____ than I had imagined. Every morning, we were expected to ____17____ for training before the sun was up. Seeing all the other runners, so fast and skilled, made me feel embarrassed and ____18____. I started to doubt my own ability to ____19____. One rainy morning, I was particularly ____20____. My legs felt heavy, and I was falling far behind the rest. The thought of just stopping and going home felt like a better ____21____. Just then, our coach, Mr. Evans, jogged up beside me. “Stop looking at them,” he said, his voice calm but firm. “You’re not running their race. You need to find your own ____22____.” His words were simple, but they struck me. I had been so focused on ____23____ myself to others that I had forgotten why I started running in the first place. It wasn’t to be the best on the team; it was to ____24____ my own limits and get stronger. From that day on, I chose a different ____25____. I stopped focusing on the runners ahead of me and started celebrating my own ____26____, however small. Over time, running became less of a ____27____ and more of a joy. I didn’t become the fastest runner, but I became the best ____28____ of myself. This lesson went far beyond the running track. In group projects or when studying for exams, I learned to work in my own ____29____, without being ____30____ by what others were achieving. Now, whenever I see a teammate struggling with ____31____, I share Mr. Evans’s advice. But true success comes from following your own path. This experience taught me an important life lesson: your journey is ____32____. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions ____33____ your own inner voice. Life isn’t about ____34____ against everyone else; it’s about winning against who you were yesterday — finding joy in small steps forward, and pride in how far you’ve come. And that is a journey everyone can ____35____. 16. A. clearer B. faster C. smoother D. tougher 17. A. turn up B. check in C. show off D. go ahead 18. A. out of date B. out of place C. out of mind D. out of work 19. A. hang out B. set off C. keep up D. calm down 20. A. nervous B. confident C. upset D. energetic 21. A. future B. choice C. chance D. deal 22. A. goal B. answer C. talent D. duty 23. A. committing B. revealing C. devoting D. comparing 24. A. feel B. remove C. test D. set 25. A. role B. attitude C. rule D. environment 26. A. story B. journey C. worth D. progress 27. A. habit B. community C. philosophy D. struggle 28. A. version B. form C. type D. luck 29. A. order B. style C. group D. time 30. A. frightened B. discouraged C. puzzled D. annoyed 31. A. doubt B. motivation C. change D. concentration 32. A. endless B. precious C. beautiful D. unique 33. A. hold back B. speak out C. pipe up D. tone down 34. A. guarding B. turning C. competing D. defending 35. A. plan B. conclude C. appreciate D. pause 【答案】16. D 17. A 18. B 19. C 20. C 21. B 22. A 23. D 24. C 25. B 26. D 27. D 28. A 29. B 30. B 31. A 32. D 33. A 34. C 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述了作者加入越野队后，在教练的鼓励下学会关注自我、突破自我并领悟人生道理的故事。 【16题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：训练比我想象的要艰难得多。A. clearer更清晰的；B. faster更快的；C. smoother更平滑的；D. tougher更艰难的。根据后文“Every morning, we were expected to ______ for training before the sun was up. Seeing all the other runners, so fast and skilled, made me feel embarrassed”可知，每天早上都要在太阳升起前开始训练。且看到其他跑步者又快又熟练，作者感到尴尬，说明训练比想象的要艰难。故选D。 【17题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：每天早上，我们都要在太阳升起前到场参加训练。A. turn up出现，到场；B. check in登记；C. show off炫耀；D. go ahead继续。根据后文“for training before the sun was up”可知，到场训练要在太阳升起前。故选A。 【18题详解】 考查介词短语辨析。句意：看到所有其他跑步者都那么快、那么熟练，我感到尴尬和格格不入。A. out of date过时的；B. out of place格格不入，不自在；C. out of mind心不在焉；D. out of work失业。根据上文“Seeing all the other runners, so fast and skilled, made me feel embarrassed and”可知，作者觉得自己和别人差距大，感到不自在、格格不入。故选B。 【19题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我开始怀疑自己是否有能力跟上。A. hang out闲逛；B. set off出发；C. keep up跟上；D. calm down冷静。根据上文“I started to doubt my own ability to”以及后文“The thought of just stopping and going home felt like a better”作者想要放弃，可推测作者怀疑自己是否能跟上其他跑步者。故选C。 【20题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：一个下雨的早晨，我特别沮丧。A. nervous紧张的；B. confident自信的；C. upset沮丧的；D. energetic精力充沛的。根据后文“My legs felt heavy, and I was falling far behind the rest.”可知，作者腿很沉，远远落在后面，所以作者很沮丧。故选C。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：停下来回家的想法感觉是个更好的选择。A. future未来；B. choice选择；C. chance机会；D. deal交易。根据上文“The thought of just stopping and going home felt like a better”可知，作者很沮丧，觉得停下来回家的想法感觉是个更好的选择。故选B。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：你需要找到你自己的目标。A. goal目标；B. answer答案；C. talent才能；D. duty责任。根据后文“It wasn’t to be the best on the team; it was to ______ my own limits and get stronger.”可知，此处指找到自己的目标，不是成为团队中最好的，而是测试自己的极限，变得更强。故选A。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我一直太专注于将自己与他人进行比较，以至于忘记了最初为什么开始跑步。A. committing承诺；B. revealing揭示；C. devoting致力于；D. comparing比较。根据前文“Seeing all the other runners, so fast and skilled, made me feel embarrassed”和后文“myself to others”、“I stopped focusing on the runners ahead of me”可知，此处指将自己与他人进行比较。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：它不是为了成为团队中最好的；而是为了测试自己的极限，变得更强。A. feel感觉；B. remove去除；C. test测试；D. set设置。根据后文“my own limits and get stronger”可知，跑步是为了测试自己的极限，变得更强。故选C。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：从那天起，我选择了不同的态度。A. role角色；B. attitude态度；C. rule规则；D. environment环境。根据后文“I stopped focusing on the runners ahead of me and started celebrating my own”可知，作者不再关注前面的跑步者，即选择了不同的态度。故选B。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我不再关注前面的跑步者，而是开始庆祝自己的进步，无论多么微小。A. story故事；B. journey旅行；C. worth价值；D. progress进步。根据前文“I stopped focusing on the runners ahead of me and started celebrating my own”和后文“however small”可知，此处指作者庆祝自己的进步，无论多么微小。故选D。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：随着时间的推移，跑步不再是一种挣扎，而是一种快乐。A. habit习惯；B. community社区；C. philosophy哲学；D. struggle挣扎。根据前文“running became less of a”和后文“and more of a joy”可知，跑步从一种挣扎变成了一种快乐。故选D。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我没有成为最快的跑步者，但我成为了最好的自己。A. version版本；B. form形式；C. type类型；D. luck运气。根据后文“of myself”可知，此处指成为最好的自己，即自己的最佳版本。故选A。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在小组项目或备考时，我学会了以自己的方式做事，而不被别人的成就所气馁。A. order命令；B. style方式；C. group团体；D. time时间。根据前文“I learned to work in my own”和后文“without being ______ by what others were achieving”可知，作者学会了不被别人的成就所气馁，此处指以自己的方式做事。故选B。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在小组项目或备考时，我学会了以自己的方式做事，而不被别人的成就所气馁。A. frightened使害怕；B. discouraged使气馁；C. puzzled使困惑；D. annoyed惹恼。根据前文“Seeing all the other runners, so fast and skilled, made me feel embarrassed”和后文“by what others were achieving”可知，此处与前文形成对比，指不被别人的成就所气馁。故选B。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：现在，每当我看到队友在怀疑中挣扎时，我都会分享埃文斯先生的建议。A. doubt怀疑；B. motivation动机；C. change改变；D. concentration集中。呼应上文“I started to doubt my own ability”指作者看到队友在怀疑中挣扎。故选A。 【32题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但真正的成功来自于走自己的路。这段经历给了我重要的人生教训：你的旅程是独一无二的。A. endless无尽的；B. precious宝贵的；C. beautiful美丽的；D. unique独特的，独一无二的。根据后文“Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions”可知，不要让别人的意见影响自己，说明每个人的旅程都是独一无二的。故选D。 【33题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：不要让别人的意见阻碍你内心的声音。A. hold back阻碍；B. speak out大声说出；C. pipe up突然插话；D. tone down缓和。根据前文“Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions”和后文“your own inner voice”可知，此处指不要被外界意见压制内心想法，不要让别人的意见阻碍自己内心的声音。故选A。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：生活不是与每个人竞争；而是要战胜昨天的你——在前进的小步伐中找到快乐，在已经走了多远中找到骄傲。A. guarding守卫；B. turning转弯；C. competing竞争；D. defending防御。根据后文“against everyone else; it’s about winning against who you were yesterday”可知，生活是在前进的小步伐中找到快乐，在已经走了多远中找到骄傲，所以生活不是与每个人竞争。故选C。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这是一段每个人都能欣赏的旅程。A. plan计划；B. conclude总结；C. appreciate欣赏；D. pause暂停。根据上文“finding joy in small steps forward, and pride in how far you’ve come”可知，在前进的小步伐中找到快乐，在已经走了多远中找到骄傲，说明这是一段每个人都能欣赏的旅程。故选C。 第三部分：阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A A Guide to the British Museum Planning a visit to the British Museum in London? This guide will provide you with essential information to make the most of your trip. Opening Hours The Museum is open daily from 10:00 to 17:00. On Fridays, the Museum extends its hours and stays open until 20:30. The Museum is closed on 1 January and 24 — 26 December. Admission General admission to the Museum’s permanent collection is free for all visitors. This ensures everyone can explore world cultures and history. Some special exhibitions and events require a paid ticket. It is highly recommended to book these tickets online in advance to guarantee entry. Highlights & Planning The Museum’s collection is vast, covering over two million years of history. It is impossible to see everything in one visit. We recommend planning your route beforehand. You can download a map from the official website or pick one up at the information desk upon arrival. Key highlights include the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures, and the Egyptian mummies. We advise allocating at least three hours for your visit. Facilities Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the Museum. Several cafes and a restaurant are located inside, offering a range of dining options. Limited wheelchairs can be borrowed free of charge from the main entrance, subject to availability. We hope these facilities and tips help you enjoy a wonderful and educational day at the British Museum. 36. According to the guide, when can visitors stay at the British Museum until 8:30 p.m.? A. On weekdays B. On Fridays. C. During special exhibitions. D. On public holidays. 37. Which is true about the admission to the British Museum? A. All visitors need to pay an entrance fee. B. Tickets must be booked online for special exhibitions. C. No charge is needed to view the permanent collection. D. The Museum is free only for students and seniors. 38. What does the guide suggest visitors do before their trip? A. Decide which objects to see first. B. Apply for free wheelchair access. C Learn about the history of the Rosetta Stone. D. Make a reservation for the restaurant. 39. In Facilities section “subject to availability” means wheelchairs are provided ________. A. at any time B. if available C. for a fee D. to all visitors 40. What is the main purpose of this passage? A. To compare the British Museum with other museums. B. To advertise special exhibitions at the British Museum. C. To provide practical information for potential visitors. D. To describe the history of the British Museum’s collection. 【答案】36. B 37. C 38. A 39. B 40. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。这篇指南介绍了大英博物馆的开放时间、免费入场政策、参观建议与馆内设施，帮助游客更好地规划行程、充分参观。 【36题详解】 细节理解题。根据Opening Hours部分“On Fridays, the Museum extends its hours and stays open until 20:30.(每逢周五，该博物馆会延长开放时间，一直营业到晚上8点30分)”可知，游客在周五可以在大英博物馆停留到晚上8点30分。故选B。 【37题详解】 细节理解题。根据Admission部分“General admission to the Museum’s permanent collection is free for all visitors.(博物馆永久藏品的参观对所有游客都是免费的)”可知，C选项“观看永久藏品是免费的”正确。故选C。 【38题详解】 细节理解题。根据Highlights & Planning部分“The Museum’s collection is vast, covering over two million years of history. It is impossible to see everything in one visit. We recommend planning your route beforehand. (该博物馆的藏品丰富多样，涵盖了超过两百万年的历史。一次参观不可能将所有展品都看遍。我们建议您事先规划好参观路线)”可知，导游建议游客在出行前决定先参观哪些展品。故选A。 【39题详解】 细节理解题。根据Facilities部分“Limited wheelchairs can be borrowed free of charge from the main entrance, subject to availability.(数量有限轮椅可从正门免费借用，但需视实际情况而定)”可知，在“设施”部分中，“视情况而定”这一表述意味着如果有轮椅可用的话，就会提供给客人使用。故选B。 【40题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“This guide will provide you with essential information to make the most of your trip.(本指南将为您提供必要的信息，助您充分利用此次旅行)”结合这篇指南介绍了大英博物馆的开放时间、免费入场政策、参观建议与馆内设施，帮助游客更好地规划行程、充分参观。可知，这篇文章的主要目的是为潜在游客提供实用的信息。故选C。 B Born in 1949, Diana Nyad developed an early interest in swimming and became a Florida State High School swimming champion. Like many young athletes, she dreamed of competing in the Olympics, but a serious illness ruined her chance to qualify for the Games. However, the disappointment did not stop her from moving forward. Instead, she turned her focus to marathon swimming. A naturally gifted athlete, Nyad was physically well-conditioned to endure long periods in the water. As a long-distance swimmer, she would compete not only against herself but also against obstacles such as distance, danger, cold, and exhaustion. Over the next ten years, Nyad dedicated herself to becoming one of the world’s top long-distance swimmers. In 1970, she swam a ten-mile marathon in Lake Ontario, setting the women’s record for that course. In 1972, she broke another record by swimming 102.5 miles from a Bahamian island to the Florida coast. Then, in 1975, she broke a third record when she swam around Manhattan Island. Nyad attempted to swim the distance between Florida and Cuba in 1978. Though the stretch of water is less than 100 miles wide, it is rough and dangerous. After battling the water for two days, she was forced to abandon the attempt to protect her health and safety. Even so, she impressed the world with her courage and strong desire to succeed. For Nyad, the strength of her purpose mattered as much as reaching Cuba itself. “That was how she defined success,” she later reflected: “It didn’t matter that my swim fell short — I believed I had already touched the other shore.” To her, success was never just about crossing a finish line — it was about refusing to back down from a dream. When Nyad eventually retired from swimming, she continued to take on new challenges: traveling the world as a reporter, writing books, and delivering public speeches about her life journey. Today, Diana Nyad still works to inspire others, just as she did when she swam the world’s most daunting waters. 41. What is the key reason that Nyad turned to marathon swimming? A. She failed to qualify for the Olympic Games. B. She wanted to find a less competitive sport than pool swimming. C. She found she had a natural talent for spending long periods in water. D. A health problem prevented her from achieving her original dream. 42. How is the information in the second paragraph organized? A. By listing events in the order they happened. B. By describing Nyad’s feelings during each swim. C. By explaining why Nyad broke swimming records. D. By comparing Nyad’s swimming speed with others. 43. What does the underlined phrase “fell short” probably mean in Paragraph 3? A. Ended in failure. B. Was stopped by dangers. C. Was shorter than planned. D. Took less time than expected. 44. What did Nyad do after she finished her swimming career? A. She trained young swimmers to achieve their Olympic dreams. B. She reported on global events as a traveling journalist. C. She shared her life stories through writing and speaking. D. She advocated for safer conditions in long-distance swimming. 45. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To explain the challenges of marathon swimming. B. To describe the history of long-distance swimming records. C. To tell the life story of an inspiring and determined athlete. D. To compare Nyad’s swimming career with her later jobs. 【答案】41. D 42. A 43. A 44. C 45. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了美国长距离游泳运动员Diana Nyad的人生故事，她因健康问题无缘奥运会后转向马拉松游泳，多次打破纪录，并在退役后继续通过写作和演讲激励他人，展现了她坚韧不拔的精神。 【41题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Like many young athletes, she dreamed of competing in the Olympics, but a serious illness ruined her chance to qualify for the Games. However, the disappointment did not stop her from moving forward. Instead, she turned her focus to marathon swimming. (像许多年轻的运动员一样，她梦想参加奥运会，但一场重病毁掉了她获得奥运会参赛资格的机会。然而，这次失望并没有阻止她继续前进。相反，她把注意力转向了马拉松游泳。)”可知，Nyad转向马拉松游泳的关键原因是健康问题阻碍了她实现最初的奥运梦想，故选D。 【42题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Over the next ten years, Nyad dedicated herself to becoming one of the world’s top long-distance swimmers. In 1970, she swam a ten-mile marathon in Lake Ontario, setting the women’s record for that course. In 1972, she broke another record by swimming 102.5 miles from a Bahamian island to the Florida coast. Then, in 1975, she broke a third record when she swam around Manhattan Island. (在接下来的十年里，尼亚德致力于成为世界顶尖的长距离游泳运动员之一。1970年，她在安大略湖游了一场十英里的马拉松比赛，创下了该赛程的女子纪录。1972年，她从巴哈马群岛的一个岛屿游到佛罗里达海岸，全程102.5英里，打破了另一项纪录。接着在1975年，她游完了曼哈顿岛一圈，又打破了第三项纪录。)”可知，第二段的信息是按照时间顺序（1970年、1972年、1975年）列举了Nyad打破纪录的事件，故选A。 【43题详解】 词句猜测题。根据文章第三段“After battling the water for two days, she was forced to abandon the attempt to protect her health and safety. (在与海水搏斗了两天后，为了保护自己的健康和安全，她被迫放弃了这次尝试。)”以及划线部分后Nyad的感悟“I believed I had already touched the other shore. (我相信我已经触及了彼岸。)”可推知，她的这次游泳尝试并未成功到达终点，是以失败告终，故“fell short”意为“以失败告终”，故选A。 【44题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“When Nyad eventually retired from swimming, she continued to take on new challenges: traveling the world as a reporter, writing books, and delivering public speeches about her life journey. (当Nyad最终从游泳界退役后，她继续接受新的挑战：作为记者环游世界、写书、以及发表关于她人生旅程的公开演讲。)”可知，她退役后通过写作和演讲分享了自己的人生故事，故选C。 【45题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，文章第一段讲述了Nyad因健康问题无缘奥运后转向马拉松游泳；第二段讲述她多次打破纪录；第三段讲述她一次失败尝试后对成功的重新定义；最后一段讲述她退役后继续激励他人。全文围绕Nyad的人生经历展开，展现了她作为一位鼓舞人心且意志坚定的运动员的形象，故选C。 C Today the number of Asian elephants seems to be going up in some places. By 2021, the elephant population in Sri Lanka was back to nearly 6,000. But there’s a bigger problem: the human population has grown even faster. Sri Lanka is about 25,000 square miles, but it has almost 22 million people. That means elephants in Sri Lanka don’t have much space to move around. The land they used to live on has been turned into towns and farms. So humans and elephants are fighting more and more. When elephants find farmers’ crops, the farmers often lose a lot of money. Sometimes, these fights even get dangerous. It all comes down to this riddle: How can an enormous animal keep living well on a continent where space is only getting more limited? The answer might lie in understanding the elephants themselves, not just as a species but as individuals. Since January 2019, Sateesh Venkatesh, a graduate student who is researching elephants, and his team have been giving the PVC-pipe test to elephants to observe their problem-solving styles. In the test, apples had been placed inside the pipes, and the elephants’ task was to get the apples out. Do elephants that approached the pipe hesitantly also stay farther from farmers’ fields? Do the ones who tore at the pipe forcefully also brave the firecrackers (鞭炮) and flashing lights the farmers set off to scare them away at night? If elephants who are risk-takers can be identified, maybe the scientists will be able to figure out how to better keep them out of farms and thus reduce conflict with people. Besides, learning all the different methods elephants employ to take down an electric fence would probably be helpful for designing better fences. “It’s all very idealistic at this point, I have to admit,” says Venkatesh. “But it’s a fresh approach. When a child, for example, is told they can’t have the cookies, he still wants a cookie. But we don’t put up an electric fence in the kitchen to prevent our children. We come up with non-harmful, positive ways to keep them away from the cookies. I think we can do the same for elephants.” 46. Why are humans and elephants fighting more in Sri Lanka? A. Asian elephants eat crops and destroy farms. B. Human population grows faster leaving elephants less space. C. Elephants often fight with humans over living areas. D. Sri Lanka’s climate changes making elephants move areas. 47. What is the purpose of the PVC-pipe test conducted by Sateesh Venkatesh’s team? A. To check how fast elephants find apples. B. To test if pipes block elephants. C. To compare elephants’ eating habits. D. To learn how elephants solve problems. 48. What can help reduce conflict between humans and elephants according to the passage? A. Drive risk-taking elephants away from farms. B. Identify risk-takers and design better fences. C. Teach elephants to avoid electric fences. D. Stop using electric fences around farms. 49. What does Venkatesh mean by comparing elephants to children? A. Guide elephants gently with safe methods, like kids. B. Elephants need to learn rules, just like kids. C. Electric fences don’t work for kids or elephants. D. Both need strict control to stop bad behavior. 50. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. Farms vs. Elephant Attacks in Sri Lanka Today B. More Elephants Now Living in Sri Lanka Area C. Elephants’ Problem-Solving Skills in Pipe Tests D. Reduce Human-Elephant Fights: Study Personalities 【答案】46. B 47. D 48. B 49. A 50. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了斯里兰卡人象冲突加剧的背景，以及科学家通过研究大象的个体性格与问题解决方式，探索减少人象冲突的新方法。 【46题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“But there’s a bigger problem: the human population has grown even faster. Sri Lanka is about 25,000 square miles, but it has almost 22 million people. That means elephants in Sri Lanka don’t have much space to move around. The land they used to live on has been turned into towns and farms. So humans and elephants are fighting more and more.(但有一个更大的问题：人类人口增长得更快。斯里兰卡面积约2.5万平方英里，却有近2200万人口。这意味着斯里兰卡的大象没有太多活动空间。它们曾经生活的土地已经变成了城镇和农场。因此，人类和大象之间的冲突越来越多。)”可知，人类人口增长更快，导致大象的生存空间减少，所以斯里兰卡的人象冲突加剧。故选B。 【47题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Since January 2019, Sateesh Venkatesh, a graduate student who is researching elephants, and his team have been giving the PVC-pipe test to elephants to observe their problem-solving styles.(自2019年1月以来，研究大象的研究生Sateesh Venkatesh和他的团队一直在对大象进行PVC管测试，以观察它们解决问题的方式。)”可知，Sateesh Venkatesh团队进行PVC管测试的目的是了解大象如何解决问题。故选D。 【48题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“If elephants who are risk-takers can be identified, maybe the scientists will be able to figure out how to better keep them out of farms and thus reduce conflict with people. Besides, learning all the different methods elephants employ to take down an electric fence would probably be helpful for designing better fences.(如果能识别出具有冒险精神的大象，也许科学家们就能想出更好的办法让它们远离农场，从而减少与人的冲突。此外，了解大象用来推倒电围栏的各种不同方法，可能有助于设计更好的围栏。)”可知，识别具有冒险精神的大象并设计更好的围栏有助于减少人象冲突。故选B。 【49题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“When a child, for example, is told they can’t have the cookies, he still wants a cookie. But we don’t put up an electric fence in the kitchen to prevent our children. We come up with non-harmful, positive ways to keep them away from the cookies. I think we can do the same for elephants.(例如，当一个孩子被告知不能吃饼干时，他仍然想要。但我们不会在厨房设置电围栏来阻止孩子。我们会想出无害、积极的方法让他们远离饼干。我认为我们也可以对大象做同样的事。)”可知，Venkatesh将大象比作孩子，是想表达应该用安全、温和的方法引导大象，就像对待孩子一样。故选A。 【50题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第二段“It all comes down to this riddle: How can an enormous animal keep living well on a continent where space is only getting more limited? The answer might lie in understanding the elephants themselves, not just as a species but as individuals.(这一切都归结为一个谜题：在一个空间越来越有限的大陆上，这种巨大的动物如何才能继续好好生活？答案可能在于理解大象本身，不仅是作为一个物种，而是作为个体。)”以及下文科学家通过研究大象个体性格来减少人象冲突的内容可知，文章核心是通过研究大象的个体性格来减少人象冲突。因此，D选项“Reduce Human-Elephant Fights: Study Personalities(减少人象冲突：研究性格)”最适合作为文章标题。故选D。 第Ⅱ卷 第四部分：写作（共两节；满分30分） 第一节：阅读表达（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分） 阅读下列短文并回答问题。 Sophia had always been the best art student in her class. Her paintings were colorful and full of energy, and her teacher often praised her skill. So when the school announced an art competition with the theme “Connection,” everyone expected Sophia to win. However, for the first time, Sophia found herself staring at a blank sheet of paper, unsure of where to start. Sophia found the word “connection” vague and difficult to explain. She tried drawing different ideas — a family holding hands, a busy marketplace — but none of them seemed to capture the deeper meaning she felt the theme required. “Is it just about people being together?” she wondered. “Or something more invisible, like feelings or memories?” Her classmates eagerly talked about their ideas, showing their early drawings and laughing as they worked. Sophia, however, felt stuck, and the pressure to meet everyone’s expectations only made things worse. One afternoon, Sophia decided to take a walk in the park to relax. As she wandered, she noticed a young boy trying to fly a kite. The kite shook in the air before falling to the ground. The boy sighed but didn’t give up. He carefully adjusted the string, ran faster, and tried again. His face showed how determined he was as he focused on the kite. Finally, the kite rose high into the sky, and the boy’s face lit up with happiness. Watching him, Sophia stopped in her tracks. She suddenly felt inspired, as if the boy’s patience and determination had unlocked her own creativity. She rushed home and began painting, showing the boy’s hard work, the kite’s bright colors, and the invisible connection between them. Her brush moved quickly, and her style was simple and direct, unlike her usual detailed work. On the day of the competition, Sophia showed her painting. Some classmates whispered that it wasn’t her best work. Sophia felt unsure but stood by her piece. Though she didn’t win first place, she received a special award for “Most Creative Artwork.” As Sophia packed up her painting, she realized art wasn’t about being perfect — it was about showing what truly mattered. 51. What made Sophia stand out as an art student? (no more than 10 words) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 52. What does the underlined word “vague” mean in Paragraph 2? (no more than 3 words) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 53. What did Sophia see in the park that helped her with her painting? (no more than 15 words) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 54. What did Sophia learn about art at the end? (no more than 10 words) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 55. Do you think Sophia’s painting deserved the special award? Why or why not? (no more than 20 words) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】51. Her colorful, energetic paintings and praised skill. 52. Unclear. /Indistinct. /Confusing. /Hard to explain. /Not clearly defined. /Hard to understand. /Hard to explain. 53. A boy trying many times to fly a kite until he did it. 54. Art was about showing what matters, not being perfect. 55. Yes, it deserved the award for its creativity and unique “Connection” expression. Or: No, it might not deserve it as it lacked her usual detailed skill. 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Sophia在艺术比赛中从困惑到获得灵感，最终创作出展现真正重要事物的作品并赢得特别奖的故事。 【51题详解】 考查细节理解。由文章第一段中“Her paintings were colorful and full of energy, and her teacher often praised her skill. (她画色彩丰富，充满活力，老师经常表扬她的技巧。)”可知，Sophia色彩丰富、充满活力的画作和备受赞誉的技巧使她作为一名艺术生脱颖而出。故答案为：Her colorful, energetic paintings and praised skill. 【52题详解】 考查词句猜测。由文章第二段中“Sophia found the word “connection” vague and difficult to explain. She tried drawing different ideas — a family holding hands, a busy marketplace — but none of them seemed to capture the deeper meaning she felt the theme required. (Sophia发现“connection”这个词很vague，很难解释。)”可知，Sophia觉得connection这个词很难解释，故推测vague表示“不清楚的，模糊的”。故答案为：Unclear. /Indistinct. /Confusing. /Hard to explain. /Not clearly defined. /Hard to understand. /Hard to explain. 【53题详解】 考查细节理解。由文章第三段中“One afternoon, Sophia decided to take a walk in the park to relax. As she wandered, she noticed a young boy trying to fly a kite. (一天下午，Sophia决定去公园散步放松一下。当她四处游荡时，她注意到一个小男孩正在放风筝。)”和第四段中“She rushed home and began painting, showing the boy’s hard work, the kite’s bright colors, and the invisible connection between them. (她冲回家开始画画，画的是男孩的努力，风筝鲜艳的颜色，以及他们之间无形的联系。)”可知，Sophia在公园里看到一个小男孩多次尝试放风筝，直到成功，这帮助她完成了画作。故答案为：A boy trying many times to fly a kite until he did it. 【54题详解】 考查细节理解。由文章最后一段中“As Sophia packed up her painting, she realized art wasn’t about being perfect — it was about showing what truly mattered. (当Sophia收拾她的画时，她意识到艺术不是关于完美，而是关于展示真正重要的东西。)”可知，Sophia最后明白了艺术是关于展示真正重要的东西，而不是完美。故答案为：Art was about showing what matters, not being perfect. 【55题详解】 开放性题目，此题要求回答会：你认为Sophia的画配得上这个特别奖吗？为什么或为什么不呢？（不超过20字）答案不唯一，合理即可。例如：是的，它因其创造力和独特的“连接”表达而当之无愧。或者：不，这可能不值得，因为它缺乏她通常的细节技巧。参考答案为：Yes, it deserved the award for its creativity and unique “Connection” expression. Or: No, it might not deserve it as it lacked her usual detailed skill. 第二节：书面表达（满分20分） 56. 假定你是李津，你校的交换生朋友Bob要在寒假期间回国，打算为他父母准备一张唱片作为礼物，特来向你咨询。请你给他回复一封邮件。内容包括： （1）推荐的唱片及简介； （2）推荐理由； （3）表达祝福。 注意： （1）词数不少于100； （2）可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Bob, I’m glad to hear you’re returning home for the winter holiday and want to pick a Chinese music record for your parents. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Li Jin 【答案】One possible version: Dear Bob, I’m glad to hear you’re returning home for the winter holiday and want to pick a Chinese music record for your parents. I highly recommend The Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto — a perfect gift representing Chinese culture. As one of China’s most beloved classics, it tells a touching ancient love story through music. What makes it special is its blend of Western violin with traditional Chinese musical styles, creating a sound that’s both beautiful and uniquely Chinese. Even if your parents don’t know much about Chinese music, the music is so expressive and heartfelt that it’s easy to connect with. Many people call it “the Chinese Romeo and Juliet,” which might help them understand the story behind it! I believe they’ll love it, as it’s not just music but a piece of Chinese culture. The album cover often features traditional butterfly paintings, adding visual charm too. Hope this helps! Wish you a wonderful holiday with your family. Li Jin 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给交换生朋友Bob回复一封邮件，推荐适合作为礼物送给其父母的唱片，并说明推荐理由及表达祝福。 【详解】1.词汇积累 经典作品：classic → masterpiece 特别的：special → particular 理解：understand → comprehend 帮助：help → assist 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：I highly recommend The Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto — a perfect gift representing Chinese culture. 拓展句：I highly recommend The Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto, which is a perfect gift representing Chinese culture. 【点睛】【高分句型1】What makes it special is its blend of Western violin with traditional Chinese musical styles, creating a sound that’s both beautiful and uniquely Chinese.（运用了What引导的主语从句、that引导的限制性定语从句） 【高分句型2】Many people call it “the Chinese Romeo and Juliet,” which might help them understand the story behind it!（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $