湖北荆州市荆州区荆州中学2025-2026学年高二下学期3月月考英语试卷

2025-2026学年高二下学期3月月考 参考答案 听力 1-5 BAABC 6-10 CBCBB 11-15 ABCAC 16-20 ACACB 阅读理解 21-23 CBC 24-27 BDCA 28-31 BDAD 32-35 CDAB 36-40 FBDGC 完形填空 41-45 CBADC 46-50 DCAAB 51-55 BCDAD 语法填空 56. brought 57. in 58. performers 59. striking 60. and 61. the 62. displayed 63. to match 64. previously 65. what Dear fellow students, On Tree Planting Day, it filled us with pride to see so many of you volunteer in planting young trees in our school, aiming to enhance our environmental awareness and beautify our campus. Your enthusiasm made that day truly memorable. However, we now regret to notice that many of these newly planted trees are suffering from a lack of necessary care. Some are leaning, others are drying out due to insufficient watering, and a few have even been damaged unintentionally by passers-by. Without timely intervention, our initial efforts may go to waste. Therefore, we strongly recommend forming volunteer teams to ensure regular watering. It may help to place warning signs to protect the trees from accidental harm. Planting a tree is just the first step; true commitment lies in helping it grow. Join us in nurturing these green lives and take responsibility for a sustainable future! Students’ Union For a long moment, no one moved. The biggest boy stared at me, waiting for me to back down. I forced myself to hold his gaze, even though my heart was pounding. Then one of the others muttered, “Someone’s coming.” Footsteps approached behind me. The big boy shrugged. “Whatever. Not worth it.” He nodded to his friends, and they walked off. I turned to Kevin. He was still on the ground, head down, shoulders shaking. I knelt and helped him gather his books. When we reached his house, Kevin stopped and turned to me. “No one has ever done that for me,” he said quietly. “Thank you.” His simple words hit me harder than I expected. I had almost walked past the park that day. I had almost let fear win. As I headed home, I couldn’t stop thinking about all the other “Kevins” in our school—the ones I had never noticed, never greeted, never seen. That night, I made a quiet promise: from now on, I would be someone who sees. 答案详解 A篇 语篇导读 本文是一篇应用文，是国家地理学会与大自然保护协会联合推出的远程校外实习项目介绍，主要说明了项目开展背景、实习内容、申请要求、时长安排及报酬奖励。 21.细节理解。根据第一段 “Freshwater is vital for life, yet our management of freshwater resources is becoming unsustainable. Understanding the complexity of freshwater issues is critical to living sustainably on Earth. That’s why…have joined forces to develop a remote externship program” 可知，设立该项目是为了让年轻人了解淡水问题、推动淡水保护。故选 C。 22.细节理解。根据项目内容中 “Uncover conservation gaps and propose actionable solutions” 可知，参与者需要发现保护缺口并提出可行的解决方案。故选 B。 23.细节理解。根据报酬表格，8 周项目时长最长、时薪最高：8 周 ×10 小时 / 周 ×5 美元 / 小时 = 400 美元，加上完成奖励 40 美元，总计 440 美元，为最高收入。故选 C。 B篇 语篇导读 本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了一位年过六旬的美食专栏作家，为了锻炼大脑、保持思维活力，投入大量时间和金钱考取伦敦蓝色徽章导游证的经历。文章介绍了艰苦的培训过程、成功拿证后的感受，以及带游客游览伦敦给自己带来的全新热情与职业新可能。 24. 细节理解。根据第一段 “…my brain. It would go blank mid-sentence… To challenge this old grey matter, I threw myself into a brand-new challenge” 可知，作者大脑时常空白、记忆力下降，为了挑战和锻炼大脑，才开始这项挑战。也就是需要保持思维清晰、大脑新鲜。故选 B。 25.细节理解。根据第二段 “my head was bursting with tiny details: from the number of steps to St Paul’s dome, even the name of Churchill’s dog” 可知，培训中需要记忆大量细节，包括建筑、历史相关信息，因此学习历史细节包含在内。故选 D。 26. 细节理解。根据最后一段 “This journey has brought back my passion for our capital” 可知，这段经历让作者重新找回了对这座城市的热爱。故选 C。 27.主旨大意。作者投入大量时间、金钱，面对艰苦的训练，最终成功拿到证书，既锻炼了大脑，又获得了新的职业技能。说明努力终究会有回报。故选 A。 C篇 语篇导读 本文是一篇议论文，讨论在 AI 技术可以轻松生成建筑效果图的背景下，设计的真正价值所在。文章指出，AI 只能降低技术门槛，却无法替代深度的哲学思考，真正的建筑设计关乎对人性、社区、公平、可持续发展的思考。 28. 细节理解。根据第二段 “Architecture is not only about structure. It also reflects how humans understand life.” 可知，建筑不仅仅是结构，更反映人类对生命的理解，真正涉及对人类生活的思考。故选 B。 29. 词义猜测。第三段指出 AI 无法做价值判断，好的设计所包含的公平、包容、安全等品质是不能 “outsourced to AI” 的，也就是不能交给、托付给 AI。与 “handed over（移交、交给）” 意思最接近。故选 D。 30. 推理判断。第四段开头提出：最好的建筑师是掌握哲学思考的人，随后举 “The Line” 为例，说明其设计既有技术又有哲学深度，是为了强调深度思考的重要性。故选 A。 31. 主旨大意。全文围绕 AI 时代建筑设计的真正价值展开，强调技术之外更需要哲学层面的反思，核心是建筑设计之外的深度思考。故选 D。 D篇 语篇导读 本文是一篇说明文，介绍了人在压力或危险下出现的 “僵住”（tonic immobility）现象。文章纠正了人们认为僵住是身体 “宕机” 的误解，说明它其实是一种有助于收集信息、提升决策的防御反应，并指出这种反应可以通过训练加以利用。 32. 细节理解。根据第一段 “This ‘freezing’, or tonic immobility… is an adaptive defense response to stress or danger.” 可知，僵住是面对压力或危险时的自然身体反应。故选 C。 33. 细节理解。根据第二段 “freezing actually helps gain more information, prepare actions, and improve perception and decision-making” 可知，Karin Roelofs 认为僵住能帮助身体为行动做准备。故选 D。 34. 细节理解。第四段通过举考试、商务会议等普通人也会遇到的压力场景来支撑观点，属于举例说明。故选 A。 35. 主旨大意。文章先介绍僵住是什么，再纠正误解，说明它的真实作用和可训练性，目的是展示僵住的实质和真正功能。故选 B。 七选五 语篇导读 本文是一篇议论文，主要介绍了让语言交流更有影响力的四个核心原则 —— 诚实、真诚、正直、仁爱，这四个原则的首字母组成单词 HAIL，文章强调遵循这些原则能让沟通更温暖、更有力量。 36. 细节过渡。 前句指出 “语言的力量常被低估”，后句提出 “有四个基本原则能让交流有影响力”。F 选项 “然而，正是我们的话语能激励他人并带来改变” 承接上文，强调语言的重要性，自然引出下文。故选 F。 37. 主题引出。 后文提到 “I refer not to small ice balls from the sky, but to its other meaning”，说明此处先提出一个单词。B 选项 “这个单词是‘hail’，它也有很好的释义” 与下文对应，直接点出关键词。故选 B。 38. 细节衔接。 前句解释 A 代表 authenticity（真诚），即做真实的自己。D 选项 “我的朋友曾将其描述为坚守你自己的真实” 是对 authenticity 的进一步阐释，衔接紧密。故选 D。 39. 举例说明。 前句说 “绝对的诚实有时可能不必要地刻薄”，G 选项 “告诉别人‘你今天看起来很丑’也许是诚实的，但并不友善” 是对前一句的具体举例，逻辑一致。故选 G。 40. 总结升华。 前两句用 “imagine a world...” 进行畅想，C 选项 “这必将是一个美好且充满理解的世界” 对想象的内容进行总结收尾。故选 C。 完形填空 语篇导读 本文是一篇记叙文，讲述作者从小热爱画画，母亲送他去学画，老师要求严格模仿大师作品，导致作者创作热情下降。祖父开导他：基础训练和自我独特表达都很重要。最终作者明白，母亲、老师、祖父都在帮助他成为有独特风格的画家。 41.逻辑推理。根据前句 “My grandfather being an artist”，爷爷是画家，作者认为艺术在自己的血液里。“in one’s blood” 表示 “天生就有，与生俱来”。故选 C。 42. 逻辑推理。妈妈看到作者的兴趣，给他报美术班来培养他的天赋。故选 B。 43. 细节理解。根据后文 “the great masters’ works” 以及老师不允许创新，可知老师坚持让作者模仿、复制大师作品。故选 A。 44. 逻辑推理。老师要求完美模仿大师作品，任何改变、改动都是不被接受的。故选 D。 45. 固定搭配。老师严厉批评，结果作者开始害怕犯错。“as a result” 表示 “结果”。故选 C。 46. 逻辑推理。因为害怕犯错，作者对绘画的热情下降、减退。故选 D。 47. 短语辨析。作者向爷爷求助，爷爷仔细查看了他的作品。故选 C。 48. 逻辑推理。作者描述自己的想法，以为爷爷会像老师一样批评他。故选 A。 49. 逻辑推理。作者以为爷爷会批评，令人惊讶的是，爷爷只是笑了。故选 A。 50. 原词复现 & 逻辑推理。爷爷说你有两个指引者、指导者：一个是老师，一个是你的内心。故选 B。 51. 逻辑推理。爷爷说独特的颜色和线条选择是你自己的。后文也提到 “unique style”。故选 B。 52. 固定搭配。老师的工作是帮你更好地表达自己，而不是压制它。“voice oneself” 意为 “表达自我”。故选 C。 53. 逻辑推理。Mary 老师给了作者扎实、稳固的基本功和训练。“steady hand” 指绘画功底稳。故选 D。 54. 固定搭配。爷爷给了作者勇敢的心，让他忠于自己。“be true to oneself” 意为 “忠于自己”。故选 A。 55. 逻辑推理。他们都是提醒作者用心画画的提醒者、鞭策力量。故选 D。 语法填空 语篇导读 本文以 2026 年春晚机器人武术表演为核心，展现了中国机器人技术的迅猛发展，对比了不同年份春晚机器人表演的进步，凸显了技术突破带来的精彩呈现，也展望了机器人在春晚舞台的更多可能。 56. brought查动词时态。句子时间背景为 2026 年春晚，描述过去发生的动作，需用一般过去时。bring 的过去式为 brought，故填 brought。 57. in考查介词固定搭配。“be dressed in + 衣物 / 服饰” 是固定用法，意为 “穿着……”，此处指机器人穿着彩色的棉外套，故填 in。 58. performers考查名词单复数。performer 为可数名词，句中指 “人类表演者”，并非单一个体，需用复数形式 performers，故填 performers。 59. striking考查形容词用法。“be + 形容词 + (that 从句)” 为固定结构，strike 的形容词形式为 striking，意为 “显著的、惊人的”，符合 “尤其令人瞩目的是它们的速度” 的语境，故填 striking。 60. and考查并列连词。fast 和 quickly reposition 是两个并列的动作，用 and 连接，表示 “快速上台并迅速调整位置”。 61. the考查定冠词用法。此处特指 “这些表演背后的技术”，属于特指的名词短语，需用定冠词 the，故填 the。 62. displayed考查非谓语动词。句中已有谓语动词 did not exist，display 需用非谓语形式；techniques 与 display 之间为被动关系（技术被展示），故用过去分词作后置定语，填 displayed。 63. to match考查非谓语动词（不定式作目的状语）。句意：每一个动作都必须精确到 0.01 秒，为了配合音乐和人类表演者。此处表目的，需用不定式 to match，故填 to match。 64. previously考查副词用法。修饰动词 thought 需用副词，previous 的副词形式为 previously，意为 “以前、先前”，符合 “此前被认为不可能” 的语境，故填 previously。 65. what考查表语从句引导词。“not…but…” 连接两个表语从句，前半句 “whether robots will appear on next year’s gala”（机器人是否会出现在明年春晚），后半句指 “它们将带来什么新奇迹”，表 “什么” 且在从句中作 bring 的宾语，用 what 引导，故填 what。 应用文写作 一、评分原则 1. 本题总分为15分，按5个档次给分。 1. 评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量、确定或调整档次，最后给分。 1. 词数少于60，酌情扣分。 1. 评分时，应注意的主要内容：内容要点、应用词汇和语法结构的丰富性和准确性及上下文的连贯性。 1. 拼写与标点符号是语言准确性的一个方面，评分时，应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。英、美拼写及词汇用法均可接受。 1. 如书写较差，以致影响交际，将分数降低一个档次。 二、各档次的给分范围和要求 档次 描述 第五档(13—15) 完全完成了试题规定的任务。—覆盖所有内容要点。—应用了较多的语法结构和词汇。—语法结构或词汇方面有些许错误，但为尽力使用较复杂结构或较高级词汇所致；具备较强的语言运用能力。—有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使全文结构紧凑。完全达到了预期的写作目的。 第四档(10—12) 完全完成了试题规定的任务。—虽漏掉一两个次重点，但覆盖所有主要内容。—应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求。—语法结构或词汇方面应用基本准确，些许错误主要是因尝试较复杂语法结构或词汇所致。—应用简单的语句间连接成分，使全文结构紧凑。达到了预期的写作目的。 第三档(7—9) 基本完成了试题规定的任务。—虽漏掉一些内容，但覆盖所有主要内容。—应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求。—有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误，但不影响理解。—应用简单的语句间连接成分，使全文内容连贯。整体而言，基本达到了预期的写作目的。 第二档(4—6) 未适当完成试题规定的任务。—漏掉或未描述清楚一些主要内容，写了一些无关内容。—语法结构单调，词汇项目有限。—有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误，影响了对写作内容的理解。—较少使用语句间的连接成分，内容缺乏连贯性。信息未能清楚地传达给读者。 第一档(1—3) 未完成试题规定的任务。—明显漏掉主要内容，写了一些无关内容，原因可能是未理解试题要求。—语法结构单调，词汇项目有限。—较多语法结构或词汇方面的错误，影响对写作内容的理解。—缺乏语句间的连接成分，内容不连贯。信息未能传达给读者。 0 未能传达给读者任何信息：内容太少，无法评判；写的内容均与所要求内容无关或所写内容无法看清。 三、上下文的连贯性 按照内容要点展开写作，使用恰当的连接词或表达法使文章内容连贯。 读后续写 一、评分原则 1. 本题总分为25分，按5个档次给分。 2. 评分时，先根据所续写短文的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量、确定或调整档次，最后给分。 3. 词数少于130，酌情扣分。 4. 评分时，应主要从以下四个方面考虑： (1) 与所给短文及段落开头语的衔接程度； (2) 内容的丰富性和对所标出的关键词的应用情况； (3) 应用语法结构和词汇的丰富性和准确性； (4) 上下文的连贯性。 5. 拼写与标点符号是语言准确性的一个重要方面，评分时，应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。 6. 如书写较差以致影响交际，可将分数降低一个档次。 二、各档次的给分范围和要求 档次 描述 第五档(21—25) —与所给短文融洽度高，与所提供各段落开头语衔接合理。—内容丰富，应用了5个以上短文中标出的关键词语。—所使用语法结构和词汇丰富、准确，可能有些许错误，但完全不影响意义表达。—有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使所续写短文结构紧凑。 第四档(16—20) —与所给短文融洽度较高，与所提供各段落开头语衔接合理。—内容比较丰富，应用了5个以上短文中标出的关键词语。—所使用语法结构和词汇较为丰富、准确，可能有些许错误，但不影响意义表达。—比较有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使所续写的短文结构紧凑。 第三档(11—15) —与所给短文关系较为密切，与所提供各段落开头语有一定程度的衔接。—写出了若干有关内容，应用了4个以上短文中标出的关键词语。—应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求，虽有一些错误，但不影响意义表达。—应用简单的语句间连接成分，使全文内容连贯。 第二档(6—10) —与所给短文有一定的关系，与所提供各段落开头语有一定程度的衔接。—写出了一些有关内容，应用了3个以上短文中标出的关键词语。—语法结构单调，词汇项目有限，有些语法结构和词汇方面的错误，影响了意义的表达。—较少使用语句间的连接成分，全文内容缺少连贯性。 第一档(1—5) —与所提供短文和开头语的衔接较差。—产出内容较少，很少使用短文中标出的关键词语。—语法结构单调，词汇项目很有限，有较多语法结构和词汇方面的错误，严重影响了意义的表达。—缺乏语句间的连接成分，全文内容不连贯。 0 白卷、内容太少无法评判或所写内容与所提供内容无关。 听力文稿 Text 1 W: I can’t stand days like this. I’d rather have a proper rainstorm than this grey sky. It’s so depressing． M: I know what you mean. But the weather’s supposed to brighten up soon. Tomorrow should be sunny. Text 2 W: Tom, we should ask Mary to make her bed. You know, kids can boost their brainpower by doing regular household tasks. They should begin to develop these skills in early childhood. M: OK. Doing more jobs around the house may help them succeed at school. Text3 M: I found this phone in the canteen. Its case says Linda. So I thought it might be yours. W: Yes, that’s a weight off my mind. Thank you. Text 4 W: David, have you used up all your vacation days for this year? M: No. I’ve got exactly 11 days left. I’ve arranged to take 5 of those in the coming month, and I plan to use the rest in December. Text 5 M: The trouble is that I travel so much for work. It’s difficult to exercise in hotels. W: I see. I can design a workout for you that you can do anywhere. But let’s start by testing your general fitness. Step on the running machine first, please. Text 6 W: Victor, please put that file aside and focus on your meal. M: But I need to finish a report based on it tonight. W: I understand you’re busy with work, but it’s best to concentrate on eating at the table. You might overeat or eat too quickly because your attention is divided. What’s worse, you set a bad example for our kids． M: What do you mean? W: What if the kids start wanting to eat while watching TV in the living room? M: Alright. You’re the boss. Text 7 W: Hi and welcome to Musical Talent! My name is Jane Brown and today I’m talking to Charlie from Seattle. Charlie, tell us about your music. M: Hi, Jane, I love music! I started playing the piano when I was 5 years old. Now, I write songs, sing and play the piano in a band. W: That’s wonderful! What kind of music do you write? M: Well, I write pop music, and I like playing rock, too. W: Have you ever played at any concerts? M: Yes, I have. Our band went to about ten schools in Seattle. It was a lot of fun. W: Have you made a CD yet? M: Yes, I have made one last year. It’s called Someone Like You. W: Wow. How old are you? M: I’m 15. W: That’s great! Text 8 W: Hello, Lucy speaking. M: Hi Lucy, it’s Jack. Are you still part of the health club? W: Absolutely. What brings this up? M: I was at the doctor’ s yesterday, and he advised me to get more physical activity. I’m considering joining your health club. Is it any good? W: Definitely... It has wonderful equipment, friendly staff, and it’s conveniently close to my place. I often run there and then take a swim. M: Does the club provide any classes? W: Absolutely, they offer basketball, tennis, dancing, and more. Lots to choose from. M: Sounds great. How frequently do you go? W: Typically twice a week. M: Not bad. I think I can keep up with that. W: By the way, I’m heading there tonight. Why don’t you join me? M: Sure, where and when should we meet? W: How about you meet me in front of my house at 7:00 p. m.? M: OK. See you then. Text 9 M: I just looked through that article about plastic pollution on the Internet. It’s shocking to see the extent of damage we’re causing to our oceans. There are also photos showing the ocean pollution. The floating plastic ruins the beauty of the seas. Furthermore, I’ve heard that plastic can affect the routine operations of ships at sea. W: With 300 million tons of plastic produced each year, much of it ends up in the oceans, threatening marine life and ultimately impacting our health through seafood. M: It’s alarming! The problem seems so vast. W: Small actions can make a significant impact. Reducing personal plastic use is a good start. Try using reusable bags and recycling whenever possible. M: Absolutely. I’ve even added a metal straw to my everyday carry. W: Smart move! There are also monthly beach cleanup events. Participating in them can help, too. M: I’d love to join the next one. Let’s commit to bringing our own water bottles every day instead of buying bottled water. W: Agreed! Together, we can inspire others and create a positive change. Text 10 M: Hello, teachers and students! Now I have an important announcement to make. There are a few changes that have been made to the visit. So, please pay full attention to what I’m saying next. We still have been arranged to pay a visit to the local museum this weekend, but this time it’s on Saturday not on Sunday. We are informed that the museum won’t open this Sunday due to some special reasons. And we are going to meet on the playground instead of the school gate at eight o’clock tomorrow morning. We will go directly there by bus. You’d better wear comfortable shoes for long walks in the museum. Please bring a notebook with you and make some notes. We will have a discussion about it in the class meeting next Monday. Oh, I nearly forget to remind you of the rules. Don’t take pictures of the cultural relies. But if you do want to take a picture, you can do that in front of the museum. And nobody is allowed to touch anything there, or else they will be fined. Have a nice weekend！ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025-2026学年高二下学期3月月考 英语试题 （全卷满分150分 考试时间120分钟） 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £ 19.15. B. £ 9.18. C. £ 9.15. 答案是C。 1. What is the weather like today? A. Stormy. B. Cloudy. C. Sunny. 2. What do the speakers think children should do? A. Do housework. B. Study hard. C. Develop social skills. 3. How does the woman most probably feel now? A. Relieved. B. Confused. C. Anxious. 4. How many days will David take off in December? A. 5. B. 6. C. 11. 5. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At an office. B. In a hotel. C. In a gym. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What does the woman ask the man to stop doing? A. Watching TV. B. Writing a report. C. Reading a document. 7. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Doctor and patient. B. Husband and wife. C. Mother and son. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What is the woman doing? A. Attending a concert. B. Teaching music. C. Making an interview. 9. How long has the man played the piano up to now? A. For 5 years. B. For 10 years. C. For 15 years. 10. What can we learn about the man? A. He is a professional musician. B. He is actively involved in music. C. He expects to make his first CD. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Why is Jack calling Lucy? A. To ask about a health club. B. To inform her of a health issue. C. To invite her to join a health club. 12. What does Lucy usually do at the club? A. She dances. B. She swims. C. She plays tennis. 13. Where will the speakers meet tonight? A. In front of a hospital. B. In front of the health club. C. In front of Lucy’s house. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What did the man do just now? A. He did some reading. B. He took some photos. C. He wrote a blog post. 15. What is the consequence of ocean plastic according to the woman? A. Affecting ship operations. B. Reducing seafood supply. C. Impacting human health. 16. What recyclable item has the man started using? A. A metal straw. B. A reusable bag. C. A glass bottle. 17. What do the speakers agree to do? A. Organize beach cleanup events. B. Participate in club activities. C. Do without bottled water. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What is the speaker mainly talking about? A. Revised trip details. B. Weekend safety tips. C. Museum exhibition rules. 19. What will the students do next Monday? A. Hand in notebooks. B. Visit another museum. C. Discuss the trip. 20. What does the speaker suggest doing in the museum? A. Taking a camera. B. Avoiding touching things. C. Wearing warm clothes. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Freshwater is vital for life, yet our management of freshwater resources is becoming unsustainable. Understanding the complexity of freshwater issues is critical to living sustainably on Earth. That's why the National Geographic Society and the Nature Conservancy have joined forces to develop a remote externship (校外实习) program for young adults worldwide. The Experience Throughout the externship, you will learn about freshwater conservation careers from weekly webinars (研讨会) featuring experts in the fields, your own research, and interviews conducted with local conservation organizations. During this externship, you will also: · * Gain knowledge of freshwater issues through resources provided by the two organizations. · * Engage with local leaders, conservationists, and community members to understand related challenges and their impacts on the community. · * Uncover conservation gaps and propose actionable solutions. · * Develop storytelling skills to effectively communicate key issues and action strategies. Qualifications We are seeking young people aged 18 - 25 worldwide interested in learning about introductory conservation approaches. No prior work experience is required. Duration and Rewards Start Date July 14th, 2025 Form Fully remote Program Options Duration Hours/week Hourly Rate Rewards on Completion 4 weeks 10 $4 $20 8 weeks 10 $5 $40 Note: Those who finish all required tasks (whether for the 4 - week track or the 8 - week track) will be qualified for an additional reward. 21. Why was the externship program developed? A. To offer paid work experience. B. To train future conservationists. C. To promote freshwater conservation. D. To raise funds for the organizations. 22. What can be learned about the participants? A. They will join local communities. B. They are required to propose solutions. C. They are experienced storytellers. D. They will be interviewed by local leaders. 23. How much can a participant earn at most? A. $180. B. $200. C. $440. D. $560. B After decades of working as a food columnist, there were parts of me that were weak, so it was with my brain. It would go blank mid - sentence when I tried to recall a fancy ingredient's name. To challenge this old grey matter, I threw myself into a brand - new challenge: sinking a big sum of money and nearly a year into training for London's Blue Badge, a tourist guide qualification recognized and respected internationally. However, it was not a decision I took lightly. My fellow trainees were wonderfully diverse, from across the globe and various walks of life, ranging from taxi drivers and university lecturers to managers and retired teachers. Our training was no walk in the park: 12 demanding exams, twice - weekly lectures, day trips to Canterbury, and the toughest training: guiding on a 60 - seat bus in front of my colleagues, describing buildings without sounding like a satellite navigation (导航) system. At times my head was bursting with tiny details: from the number of steps to St. Paul's dome (穹顶) , even the name of Churchill's dog! But eventually, I earned my Blue Badge. I'm not ashamed to say there were tears when the confirmation came through. Now, I still write and take international visitors around London. They arrive with enthusiasm, glass - half - full attitudes and seemingly no jet lag. Things I've taken for granted (准许) over 30 years, such as double - decker buses, pub signs and policemen on horses, are an endless source of delight for them and their questions are wonderfully varied. This journey has brought back my passion for our capital. Above all, it has added a new string to my professional bow, even though I'm well into my sixties. 24. What pushed the author to pursue the challenge? A. An intention to get in shape. B. A need for mental freshness. C. An interest in tourist guiding. D. A desire for widespread respect. 25. What can be learned about the training course? A. It was too demanding to carry on. B. It involved serving diverse people. C. Passing exams was the hardest part. D. Learning historical details is included. 26. What does guiding visitors bring to the author? A. Chances to travel globally. B. A cure for her memory loss. C. A new - found love for the city. D. Friends from all walks of life. 27. What message does the author's experience convey? A. Hard work pays off. B. To see is to believe. C. Actions speak louder than words. D. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. C Today, with the help of AI tools, anyone can instantly generate impressive architectural images. Yet this raises a serious question: if technology lowers the technical barrier, what remains the true value of design? The answer, many experts believe, lies in deeper philosophical thinking. Architecture is not only about structure. It also reflects how humans understand life. This understanding begins with the individual — how a building can shape people’s emotions, and then extends to the community — whether a neighborhood design brings people together or drives them apart. Ultimately, it touches upon time itself — how to balance the preservation of historical identity with the need for change. In many cities, preserving every old structure, no matter its function or relevance, has become something of a sacred cow, admired by all but discussed by few. Yet true architectural philosophy requires us to ask whether preserving everything always serves the community’s best interest. AI can copy thousands of design styles, but it cannot make value judgments. It does not know why, for instance, a library in Colombia places its reading room — not offices — in the brightest and highest spaces: a design choice symbolizing equality. As scholar Nayef AI - Rodhan points out, “good design should possess valuable qualities, including fairness, inclusion, and safety, which cannot be outsourced to AI.” In the future, the best architects may not be those who master AI tools, but those who master philosophical reflection. Saudi Arabia’s planned city “The Line” is one such example. Its design is not only technological but also philosophical — it asks whether humans can create a sustainable city that allows people to live in harmony with nature. By turning a traditional city into a single vertical (垂直的) line, it challenges our deepest assumptions about urban life. Freed from repetitive drafting work, architects in the age of AI must think more deeply about humanity, community, and sustainability. The great designs of the future will emerge where technology meets philosophy, not where one replaces the other. 28. What does architecture truly involve? A. The application of technology. B. The consideration of human life. C. The pursuit of perfect structure. D. The focus on heritage protection. 29. What does the underlined word “outsourced” in Paragraph 3 mean? A. Passed on. B. Given up. C. Taken back. D. Handed over. 30. Why is “The Line” mentioned in Paragraph 4? A. To highlight deep thinking. B. To praise sustainable city designs. C. To challenge existing designs. D. To argue against the use of AI tools. 31. What is the best title for the text? A. The Future of Urban Architecture B. Breakthrough in Traditional Design C. The Role of Technology in Architecture D. Reflection Beyond Architectural Design D Have you ever felt so stressed that you just froze? Your body goes still, you can’t feel much but meanwhile, your senses are working extra hard. You know you must act soon, but you just can’t move. This “freezing” , or tonic immobility in academic terms, is an adaptive defense response to stress or danger. When we freeze, our heart rate drops and our blood pressure changes. A flood of hormones (荷尔蒙) spread quickly, readying us for action. It can all happen within seconds. While fight - or - flight seems logical for survival, freezing makes us incapable of acting or making a decision. But is that really all that’s going on? Not according to Prof Karin Roelofs, a neuroscientist who studies freezing at Radboud University. “Many people think that freezing is a kind of shutdown of the system,” she says. “What we actually find is that in threatening situations, freezing actually helps gain more information, prepare actions, and improve perception and decision - making.” It’s a state of being watchful rather than total inactivity. Importantly, this response can be trained. Roelofs highlights two groups controlling freezing: street performers keeping extreme stillness — the so - called living statues, and snipers (狙击手) requiring absolute stillness while making decisions. Lab research confirms this. A virtual reality shooting game showed players with stronger freezing responses performed better and decided faster. Freezing actually helps reduce brain noise and thus leads to faster decisions. But let’s say you’re not a sniper, or don’t spend your weekends as a living statue. What if you’re about to take an exam or lead a big business meeting? Those situations involving social pressure, may not be life or death, but still can cause freezing. The key is to use this response through training, particularly slow and rhythmic (有节奏的) breathing. Instead of feeling out of control, you can master it and — sniper or not — take your best shot. 32. What do we know about tonic immobility? A. It happens when we sleep. B. It raises our blood pressure. C. It’s a natural bodily reaction. D. It results from heart failure. 33. What does Karin Roelofs think of freezing? A. It helps us reduce pressure. B. It stops our senses working. C. It is necessary for survival. D. It prepares our body for action. 34. How does the author support his idea in Paragraph 4? A. By giving examples. B. By analyzing causes. C. By making a contrast. D. By explaining a process. 35. What is the purpose of writing the text? A. To help us apply trained breathing. B. To show the real function of freezing. C. To introduce a new scientific finding. D. To clarify misunderstanding of freezing. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 In daily interactions, the power of speech is often underestimated.    36    I propose there exist four fundamental principles that make our communication truly influential. Remarkably, the first letters of these principles combine to form a meaningful word.    37    I refer not to small ice balls from the sky, but to its other meaning: to greet or praise with enthusiastic approval. This is how our words will be received if we consistently stick to the principles. So what do they stand for? Let’s break them down. The ‘H’ is honesty — being truthful, direct, and clear. The ‘A’ represents authenticity — being genuine (真诚的) and not pretending to be someone else.    38    I think it is an accurate way to put it. The ‘I’ is for integrity, which means consistently following through on your promises. Finally, the ‘L’ signifies love, not romance though, but rather a deep - seated goodwill for others. Yet remember, true power emerges only when these principles work in harmony. Absolute honesty can sometimes be unnecessarily mean.    39    In such situations, raw truth needs to be tempered with love to become constructive rather than hurtful. So hail. Now, imagine a world where we all communicate from this foundation — grounded in honesty, authenticity, integrity, and love. Imagine people listening with conscious (有意识的) attention in suitable environments.    40    A. It is “hail” , which has an idea worth spreading. B. The word is “hail” , with a great definition as well. C. It would surely be a world of beauty and understanding. D. My friend once described it as standing in your own truth. E. However, it is often challenging to get our meaning across. F. Yet, it is our words that can inspire and bring about change. G. Telling others “You look ugly today,” might be honest but unkind. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） From a young age, I considered myself a genius with a brush. My grandfather being an artist, I believed art was in my    41   . I spent hours drawing various items. Seeing my interest, my mother registered me for an art class to develop my    42   . My teacher Mary, however, insisted I perfectly    43    the great masters’ works. Any    44    was unacceptable. Instead of praising my creative works, she criticized them sharply. As a (n)    45   , I began to fear making “mistakes” . In time, my passion for painting    46   . Feeling upset, I turned to my grandfather. He    47    my works and asked about my ideas. I described the world in my head, expecting him to    48    me just as Mary did.    49   , he just smiled. “You have two    50   ,” he began, “First, Ms. Mary. She teaches you that your brush should follow the basics. ” He continued, “The other is your own heart. The    51    choice of colors and lines is your own. Ms. Mary’s job is to help you better    52    yourself, not silence it. ” Now, I am an artist. Looking back, my mother offered me the first brush to start; Mary gave me a    53    hand and discipline (训练) ; My grandfather, above all, gave me a brave heart to be    54    to myself, or I would never have my unique style. They are    55    for me to paint with my heart. 41. A. ears B. eyes C. blood D. mind 42. A. character B. talent C. career D. ambition 43. A. copy B. admire C. apply D. employ 44. A. excuse B. delay C. bend D. change 45. A. rule B. whole C. result D. routine 46. A. slipped B. proceeded C. boomed D. declined 47. A. commented on B. dealt with C. looked over D. approved of 48. A. criticize B. transform C. tutor D. interrupt 49. A. Surprisingly B. Precisely C. Honestly D. Eagerly 50. A. options B. guides C. heroes D. solutions 51. A. consistent B. unique C. ideal D. cautious 52. A. paint B. comfort C. voice D. know 53. A. rare B. real C. warm D. steady 54. A. true B. strict C. kind D. reliable 55. A. lessons B. excuses C. warnings D. reminders 第二节（共10小题；每小题15分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Spring Festival Gala has become a stage to showcase China's cutting - edge robotics. The 2026 gala was particularly impressive, as it    56    (bring) Chinese martial arts (武术) and robotic technology together in a way that was both innovative and visually engaging. In the 2025 Year of the Snake Gala, robots directed by filmmaker Zhang Yimou danced in Yangge BOT. Dressed    57    colorful cotton coats, 16 robots waved red handkerchiefs while dancing in line with the human    58    (performer) . Fast forward to the 2026 Year of the Horse Gala, and the robots had truly evolved. In Wu BOT, robots demonstrated Chinese martial arts with impressive precision. What was particularly    59    (strike) was their speed — these robots could run onto the stage fast    60    quickly reposition themselves, performing complex fighting moves. According to Wang Xingxing, founder of Unitree Robotics,    61    technology behind these performances had advanced so rapidly that many of the techniques    62    (display) in Wu BOT simply did not exist before the team began preparing for the gala. Each movement had to be precise to within 0.01 seconds    63    (match) the music and the human partners, which was    64    (previous) thought impossible. From Yangge BOT to Wu BOT, Chinese robotics is progressing at an incredible speed. The question now is not whether robots will appear on next year's gala, but    65    new wonders they will bring. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是一所国际学校的学生会主席李华。植树节（Tree Planting Day）时你校志愿者在校园内种植了一批树苗，目前树苗出现了浇水不及时、踩踏等缺乏养护的问题。请你代表学生会，用英语写一份倡议书，内容包括： 1．回顾植树节活动； 2．指出存在的问题； 3．提出改进措施。 注意： 1．写作词数应为80左右； 2．请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Dear fellow students, Students’Union 第二节（满分25分） 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完成的短文。 During my first week of high school, I noticed a boy named Kevin who seemed to always be alone. He ate lunch by himself at a corner table, never spoke in class, and walked home with his head down, as if trying to be invisible. I didn’t know much about him, except that he was quiet and kept to himself. One Friday afternoon, I was walking home when I heard noises coming from the park near school. I almost kept walking — it wasn’t any of my business — but something made me stop and look. Through the trees, I saw a group of older boys gathered in a circle. They were laughing loudly, pushing someone back and forth between them. Then I saw who it was: Kevin. My heart started racing. There were four of them, big guys from the senior class. Kevin’s books had been knocked to the ground, and every time he tried to pick them up, someone would kick them away. His glasses had fallen off and one of the boys stepped on them, crushing them into the dirt. Kevin’s face was pale with fear. He looked smaller than ever, trapped and helpless. I stood there frozen for a moment. A voice in my head said, Keep walking. This isn’t your problem. But another voice, quieter but stronger, said, If not you, then who? I took a deep breath. My legs felt weak, but I made them move. I walked toward the group, trying to look calmer than I felt. As I got closer, one of the boys noticed me and nudged (用肘亲触) his friend. They all turned to stare. “Hey,” I said, my voice coming out shakier than I wanted. “Leave him alone. ” The biggest one stepped forward, a scorn (轻蔑) on his face. “Or what? You gonna make us? ” I didn’t have an answer. I had no plan, no backup, no idea what to do next. But I didn’t step back. I just stood there, looking at them, hoping they couldn’t see how scared I was. 注意： 1．续写词数应为150左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 For a long moment, no one moved. When we reached his house, Kevin stopped and turned to me. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $