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20252026学年度第二学期第一次月考·高二英语 参考答案、提示及评分细则 1~5 AACBC 6~10 BABAC 11~15 BCCBA 16~20 CACAB 【文章大意】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了未来高度需求的五种职业。 21.D细节理解题。根据第三段“They surveyed over800 businesses all over the world and asked them what jobs will be in high demand in the next five years.."以及后文介绍判断，提供出处的目的在于显示所言的权 威性和真实性。 22.B细节理解题。根据文章的AI and Machine Learning Specialists的第一句话“Almost75%of businesses said they will need AI and Machine Learning specialists.”可知，有将近75%的企业认为他们需要AI和机器 研究专家。 23,A细节理解题。根据第七段中“This means people trained to handle complex machinery like tractors,and fertiliser spreaders,loading machines-the works.”可知。 【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了美国20世纪著名发明家Philo Farnsworth的故事。 24.A推理判断题。根据第二、三段可知l4岁的Philo Farnsworth善于质疑并创新。 25.C推理判断题。根据第四段尤其是“Philo's teacher was Justin Tolman.Many years later,Philo would credit Mr.Tolman with guiding his imagination and helping him open the doors of science." 26.B细节理解题。根据最后一段中“He also developed early radar,invented the first electronic microscope, and worked on developing peaceful uses of atomic energy..”可知，原子能的发现者并非Philo Farnsworth。 27.C推理判断题。根据第一段和最后一段以及中间段落他完善发明现代电视机过程可知为时间顺序。 【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了菠萝蜜在美国日益受到欢迎的情况。 28.D细节理解题。根据文章第一、二段并结合全文可知。 29.A细节理解题。根据第三段和第五段等可知作者通过举例进行论说。 30.A细节理解题。根据倒数第四段“Angela Means,owner of the vegan Jackfruit Caféin Los Angeles, California,says people are choosing a vegan diet for many reasons.These factors cover environmental protection,personal health and moral considerations.”可知原因有多方面，包括环境、健康、道德等方面的 因素。 31.B标题归纳题。标题需要醒目，根据全文内容可知，标题需全面概括并吸引读者。 【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。一项新的研究发现，拼车服务造成的污染比其他类型的私人和公共交通要严 重得多。 32.D细节理解题。根据第一段第二句“Ride-sharing trips also draw passengers away from more environment friendly methods of travel,like public transportation,walking or biking,the study found.”可知，拼车对城 市环境有害。 33.B词义猜测题。根据第四段“This happens when drivers are either waiting for rider requests,are on the way to pick up passengers or are driving in between pickups.”和“This situation”之间的并列关系可知， deadheading的意思是“空车行驶”。 34.C推理判断题。根据文章的最后一段“However,both companies have previously argued that most studies overstate the pollution effects of their services,pointing out that most vehicles on the road are privately owed.”可知，这两家公司认为相关研究夸大了其服务所产生的污染影响，也就是对研究结果的正确性提 出了质疑。 35.D推理判断题。根据文章的最后一段最后一句话“Still,both firms share the goals of increasing pooled rides and using more electric vehicles,and have already introduced electric bike services and integrated public transit information into their systems.”可知，文章接下来可能会谈到推出的专属电动自行车服务的有关 信息。 【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了音乐在生活中的作用。 36.D考查上下文逻辑推理。此段介绍音乐到处有，人人爱。根据空后“They listen to music,they dance to music,and they learn to play musical instruments.”可知。 37.E考查上下文逻辑推理。根据上文“There are a lot of different kinds of music..”以及所举例子可知，此处 应该填某一种音乐类型。 【高二英语参考答案第1页（共4页）】 6338B-1 38.F考查上下文逻辑推理。根据空前句British groups often set new trends in music,.”以及后面例子可知。 39.A考查段首句。根据后文“So people's musical interests range from pop and rock music to classical music and opera..”以及所举例子可知音乐爱好各异。注意“musical interests range from”与“Tastes differ..”的 对应。 40.C考查上下文逻辑推理。所填句是对“Music appeals to our hearts.."的支撑，与“inspiration”呼应。 【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了“我”和儿子去海边拾贝壳的故事。 41.A考查动词短语辨析。search for意为“寻找”。 42.B考查动词词义辨析。suggest意为“建议”。句意：当我建议去找完整的贝壳时，他只是一脸困惑地看了 我一眼，然后继续捡起他发现的任何东西，对他独特的收藏品感到心满意足。 43.A考查形容词词义辨析。根据“continued picking up whatever he found'”以及后文可知他脸上露出了困惑 的表情。 44.C考查形容词词义辨析。content with意为“满足于”。根据后文可知，他满足于这样做。 45.B考查动词词义辨析。stop意为“停下来”，此处指作者再一次停下来干预。 46.C考查形容词词义辨析。根据后文“why do you keep filling our bucket with shells that are broken”可知， “我”用坚定的语气。 47.C考查动词词义辨析。此处fill意为“装满”。根据第二段中“Wilson filled our bucket with broken pieces'” 可知。 48.A考查形容词词义辨析。根据“These shells are broken,but they are still'"以及最后一段中“their beauty'” 和“finding beauty in their,.”可知。 49.C考查动词词义辨析。此处reach for意为“伸手去取”。 50.D考查动词词义辨析。句意：这让我想起了小丑。 51.A考查名词词义辨析。此处指作者意识到儿子给自己上了重要的一课。 52.C考查动词词义辨析。此处plce用作动词，指把完好的贝壳放回到了沙滩上。 53.A考查动词词义辨析。此处gather意为“收集，采集”，和collect同义。 54.D考查动词词义辨析。此处admire their beauty指“欣赏”美。 55.D考查名词词义辨析。根据前文他们收集的残缺的贝壳可知。句意：现在，我们只收集破碎的贝壳，从它 们的不完美中寻找美，并从中学习。 【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文。作者讲述了自己和同学在高速公路旁清理垃圾的经历，呼吁大家从小事做起 爱护环境，共同守护地球家园。 56.especially考查副词。句意：无论我住在哪条高速公路旁，都有一个共同的因素保持不变：垃圾太多，尤其 是司机经过时从车窗扔出的垃圾。此处用副词especially作状语，用来强调，修饰that指代的rubbish(从车 窗扔出的垃圾)，表示“尤其是…”。故填especially。 57.ending考查非谓语动词。句意：五名学生出来帮忙检垃圾，最后装了两大袋。此处end在句中作结果状 语，与逻辑主语Five students为主动关系，表示顺其自然的结果，应用现在分词形式ending。故填ending。 58.or考查连词。句意：这不是一场大型活动，也不是登上头条的引人注目的气候行动。前半句是否定，后 半句表示“也不”，用nor构成倒装结构。故填nor。 59.which考查定语从句。句意：要让一个小区域有所改变需要很多人的努力，现在这个小区域因为一些垃圾 被清理掉了，所以它为更清洁、更赏心悦目的环境做出了贡献。此处为关系词引导的非限制性定语从句，先 行词a small area,指物，关系词在定语从句中作主语，用which引导。故填which。 60.has been removed考查时态和语态。句意：要让一个小区域有所改变需要很多人的努力，现在这个小区域 因为一些垃圾被清理掉了，所以它为更清洁、更赏心悦目的环境做出了贡献。此处为谓语动词，根据上文的 now以及句意可知，强调对现在的影响，用现在完成时，且主语rubbish和remove为被动关系，所以为现在 完成时的被动语态结构。故填has been removed。. 61.surroundings考查名词。句意：如果你对环境充满热情，希望我们的周围环境没有垃圾，我鼓励你举办自 己的清理活动！根据空前our可知，此处为名词形式surroundings,表示“周围环境”，作keeping的宾语。故 填surroundings。 62.in考查介词。句意：你只需要确定在哪个区域举办活动。表示“在某个区域举办它”，应用介词i,本句可 调整语序为hold it in which area。故填in。 63.ourselves考查反身代词。句意：如果我们希望别人关心环境，我们首先要自己关心环境，这样才能理想地 让地球更健康。此处为主语We的同位语，用反身代词，起强调作用。故填ourselves。 64.gifted考查非谓语动词。句意：这个被赐予给我们的、拥有诸多馈赠的星球，几千年来一直照顾着我们。 此处gift作定语，与逻辑主语This planet为被动关系，所以为过去分词形式作后置定语。故填gifted。 【高二英语参考答案第2页（共4页）】 6338B-1 65.that考查固定句型。句意：我认为是时候了，我们作为一个集体，开始回报它了。固定句型It's high time that,·,,表示“是时候做某事了”，that后接从句用虚拟语气，谓语动词用过去式或should-十动词原形。故填 that. 第一节 One possible version: My View on Beauty Nowadays,many people are doing plastic surgery or wearing excessive make-up to pursuit outward beauty. Some attempt to boost their confidence by removing freckles,changing the jawline or doubling eyelid.My roommates even acknowledge a stereotype that bizarre clothes from head to toe,skinny figure and exquisite lipstick are the real beauty. I think they misjudge the beauty.As for beauty,I hold the opinion that an ordinary girl with righteous personality is more graceful than a beautiful girl with monstrous manner. All in all,we should make an effort for true beauty by improving our inner qualities. 第二节 One possible version: I rushed home and immediately handed my parents my score card and a note with "PLEASE.This time, they instantly agreed.The next day,we set out for our hometown.Every one,be it relatives or neighbours, greeted us with smiles,treating me like their own son.Every day brought new happiness-digging with Grandpa in the garden,playing games with cousins until sunset,roaming around familiar streets with loved ones and even joining the local kids in their football matches.The days passed as we had a wonderful time together. Truth be told,everything was more fun in a big family.When departure day came,my heart ached. I saw my mum had tears in her eyes when leaving them.She wiped them away and smiled,saying,"I didn't realize how much I missed the village until now.It's not just a place;it's where our roots are."As we drove away,I felt a mix of excitement and nostalgia.I realized that the real adventure wasn't about exploring far-off places but about reconnecting with family and our heritage.This trip wasn't just for me;it was a reminder for all of us that family is the true treasure of life.From then on,visiting Grandma and Grandpa became our annual tradition,a time to cherish love,laughter,and the simple joys of being together. 听力部分录音材料 (Text 1) W:The snow has stopped,but it's really cold today. M:Yes,it is.But the weather report says that the temperature will rise sharply,and the sun will shine tomorrow. (Text 2) M:Hurry up!The meeting is about to start. W:Oh,come on!It's just a quarter past four and there is still forty-five minutes left. (Text 3) M:Can you get me another black marker pen for the blackboard?This one is dry. W:Sure.Which one do you need?The big one or the small one? M:I think I need a big one.Thank you. (Text 4) M:Where is the beer you promised to buy this morning? W:My car is not allowed on the roads today,so I had my Yoga class instead today. (Text 5) M:How is your husband?Did the doctor give him some medicine? W:Yes,but it isn't working.He's still in a lot of pain and can't get out of bed. M:Listen,I can finish your work for you.It sounds like he needs looking after. (Text 6) W:Tom,what do you like doing in your spare time? M:I don't like staying indoors reading books.I usually go on hikes or play tennis with my friends.I also like having long walks with my dog.What about you? W:I'm different from you.I like going to museums and looking at artworks. M:Do you dream of becoming an artist? 【高二英语参考答案第3页（共4页）】 6338B-1 W:No.I love writing stories about old times.I want to publish my own books in the future.Visits to museums can help me write. (Text 7) M:Is this Mary Brown? W:Yes,it is. M:Mrs.Brown,this is the police calling from the Centre Hospital.Your son was badly hurt in a car accident this morning,and is having an operation now. W:Oh!Oh no!My god!What should I do? M:Mrs.Brown,listen to me.You need to come to the hospital now and bring your ID card and cash. W:Oh,yes,right,cash.But I don't have cash with me now. M:Then take your credit card.Just come to the hospital right now!Your son needs you! W:Wait,I just got married last week.I don't even have a son. M:Sorry,wrong number.By the way,Mrs.Brown,I almost forgot to ask,what's your bank account number and your online banking password?Just in case I need to,uh,help you out in the future. (Text 8) W:I like your hair. M:It's kind of you to say so.There are a lot of red-haired people in Scotland,but it's not a popular colour. W:I think it's nicer than the brown everybody else here seems to have.It makes you stand out. M:I'd certainly stand out in your country. W:Yes.Most people in China have black hair.I've been to Italy as well and most people there seem to have black hair. M:Most people in the world have black hair. W:But we all go grey eventually.A lot of my work is putting the colour back into ladies'hair. M:Well,mine just needs cutting.My wife always tells me when it's getting too long. W:Do you want some taking off the back? M:Just make it thinner all round. (Text 9) M:How much do you know about the place we live? W:Do you mean the town we live in? M:I mean the planet we live on!For example,do you know how old the Earth is?Or anything about its gravity? W:Hmm.I should have guessed life would be like this when I married you.I'll start with how old our planet is.And I'll guess it is ninety million years old. M:You're not even close.It's actually nearly 4.6 billion years!OK,how much do you know about gravity? W:I know that gravity can change.It depends on where you are. M:Correct!And it's the same in places on the Earth too!Certain areas of the world have lower gravity than others. W:Where? M:Areas here in Northern Europe,for example,have higher gravity than areas around the middle of the world, like Central Africa and Southern Asia. (Text 10) W:This history of plastic is no longer than you might expect.In fact,the first man-made plastic was made over a hundred years ago.It was discovered both by an Englishman and an American in the same year,but it was the American who first developed it on a large scale during the eighteen sixties.Everybody was excited by this new material because it was so cheap.Poor workers were able to buy plastic collars.These plastic collars were hard and uncomfortable,but they were easy to wash.The poor workers could clean them every evening with just soap and water.Poor mothers who had not been able to afford toys for their children were now able to buy inexpensive ones made of plastic.However,plastic has one serious fault.Some kinds of plastic can catch fire very easily,and when they do,a poisonous gas is produced.What's worse,plastic takes a very long time to break down so it causes serious pollution.We now use the term white pollution to refer to plastic pollution. 【高二英语参考答案第4页（共4页）】 6338B-1 2025～2026学年度第二学期第一次月考 高二英语 （试卷满分：150分，考试时间：120分钟） 注意事项： 1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上，并将条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。 2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号；回答非选择题时，用0.5mm的黑色字迹签字笔将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 3．考试结束后，请将答题卡上交。 4．本卷主要命题范围：外研版选择性必修第二册U6～选择性必修第三册U1。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £ 19.15. B. £ 9.18. C. £ 9.15. 答案是C。 1. What will the weather be like tomorrow? A. Sunny. B. Snowy. C. Cloudy. 2. When will the meeting start? A. At 5:00. B. At 4:45. C. At 4:15. 3. What is the matter with the man’s marker pen? A. It is lost. B. It is too big. C. It is dry. 4. What did the woman do today? A. She bought beer. B. She had her yoga class. C. She repaired her car. 5. What does the man offer to do for the woman? A. Take her to hospital. B. See her husband. C. Finish her work. 第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What does Tom like doing in his spare time? A. Reading books. B. Doing outdoor sports. C. Visiting museums. 7. What does the woman probably want to be? A. A writer. B. A painter. C. A teacher. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. Where does the conversation take place? A. In the school. B. On the phone. C. At the hospital. 9. Who is the man probably? A. A cheat. B. A doctor. C. A police officer. 10. What can we know from the conversation? A. The woman’s son was hurt in an accident. B. The man called a wrong number. C. The woman did not have cash with her. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What colour is the man’s hair? A. Black. B. Red. C. Brown. 12. Where is the woman from? A. Italy. B. Scotland. C. China. 13. What is the woman probably? A. A guide. B. A journalist. C. A hairdresser. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Neighbours. B. Husband and wife. C. Mother and son. 15. Where do the speakers live in? A. Northern Europe. B. Southern Asia. C. Central Africa. 16. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. The Moon. B. The Sun. C. The Earth. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Who first developed plastic on a large scale? A. An American. B. An Englishman. C. A Frenchman. 18. What was the benefit of plastic collars? A. They were soft. B. They looked cleaner. C. They were easy to wash. 19. Why were the plastic toys a good choice for some mothers? A. They were inexpensive. B. They were against fire. C. They were safe. 20. What does the speaker talk about at the end? A. The popularity of plastic. B. The harmful side of plastic. C. Different ways of using plastic. 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 Confused about what to study or what profession to choose? These are five jobs that will be in high demand in the future according to the World Economic Forum. They surveyed over 800 businesses all over the world and asked them what jobs will be in high demand in the next five years. (Source: World Economic Forum, Future of Jobs Report 2024) AI and Machine Learning Specialists Almost 75% of businesses said they will need AI and Machine Learning specialists. As technology progresses, the need for skilled professionals who can develop, enhance, and protect our artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms is becoming more critical. Information Security Analysts Whether it’s credit card numbers, passwords or the private information of millions of users, information security analysts will be key to protecting all the data that we store. Sustainability Specialists The environment is another area of opportunity. Businesses will need sustainability specialists to help them reduce emissions (排放), reduce energy consumption and be greener. Agricultural Equipment Operators Outside of the tech world, agricultural equipment operators are going to be key. This means people trained to handle complex machinery like tractors, and fertiliser spreaders, loading machines — the works. Digital Transformation Specialists And with this very quick technological evolution, it’s no surprise that digital transformation specialists are going to be key to help businesses adapt. The list in the Future of Jobs Report also sees potential in roles involved (涉及) in Fintech, robotics, e-commerce, digital marketing, data analysis and more. 21. Why is the information source mentioned in Paragraph 3? A. To meet the needs of different readers. B. To make it convenient to discuss it. C. To provide high-quality services. D. To show authority. 22. What percentage of businesses may need AI and Machine Learning specialists? A. Almost 80%. B. Nearly 75%. C. Almost 50%. D. Nearly 25%. 23. Which of the following involves controlling farm machinery? A. Agricultural Equipment Operators. B. Digital Transformation Specialists. C. Information Security Analysts. D. Sustainability Specialists. B Philo Farnsworth was born in Utah in 1906. The house he lived in for the first few years of his life had no electricity. But Philo read about electricity and began to experiment with it. One night, Philo read a magazine about the idea of sending pictures and sound through the air. It said some of the world’s best scientists were using special machines to make a kind of device to send pictures. 14-year-old Philo thought these famous scientists were wrong. He decided that mechanical devices would never work. Philo believed such a device would have to be electronic. All he would have to do was find a way to make electrons do the work. Soon, Philo had an idea for such a receiver. It would trap light in a container and send the light on a line of electrons. Philo called it “light in a bottle”. Philo told his teacher about a device that could capture pictures. He drew a plan for it and gave it to his teacher. Philo’s drawing seemed simple. But it clearly showed the information needed to build a television. Philo’s teacher was Justin Tolman. Many years later, Philo would credit Mr. Tolman with guiding his imagination and helping him open the doors of science. In 1927, Philo turned on a device that was the first working television receiver. In another room was the first television camera. Philo had invented the special camera tube earlier that year. While the image produced on the receiver was not clear, the device worked. In 1930, the government gave Philo patent documents to protect his invention. Still, he became involved in legal disputes (纠纷) with a powerful company. Philo won but faced many business and financial difficulties in his life. He developed over 100 devices that helped make modern television possible. He also developed early radar, invented the first electronic microscope, and worked on developing peaceful uses of atomic energy (原子能). Philo Farnsworth died in 1971. He is considered one of the most important inventors of the 20th century. 24. Which can best describe 14-year-old Philo? A. Questionable and creative. B. Generous and experienced. C. Selfless and hard-working. D. Peace-loving and determined. 25. What can we learn from Paragraph 4? A. Share your kindness to others. B. Two heads are better than one. C. Teachers are key to shaping young minds. D. Actions speak louder than words. 26. Which contribution does NOT belong to Philo Farnsworth? A. The development of early radar. B. First discovery of atomic energy. C. The invention of electronic microscope. D. Various components of modern television. 27. How does the author develop the text? A. By analyzing causes. B. By making comparisons. C. By following time order. D. By questioning the points. C A large and unusual tropical fruit is becoming more popular in the US. The jackfruit (菠萝蜜) is native to India. The big, spiky fruit grows in parts of Asia, South America and the Caribbean. It can weigh from 6 to around 30 kilogrammes. Often used as a meat substitute (替代品), jackfruit has a lot of vitamins and minerals. Its neutral (中性的) flavour works with all kinds of seasonings. Now, with many Americans looking for plant-based alternatives to meat, jackfruit is becoming more popular. This popularity has been growing for several years, noted Robert Schueller, head of marketing at Melissa’s Produce, a specialty produce company based in Los Angeles, California. “It was about five years ago that the fruit started to really take off,” he said. “Vegetarians and vegans found out how this fruit could be used as a meat substitute for pulled pork sandwiches and as a taco meat.” Schueller said Melissa’s sales have increased sharply. The company went from selling a few containers of jackfruit each week to thousands of cases weekly. In many places around the country, jackfruit is appearing not only at vegan and vegetarian restaurants, but also at other places. Tomatillo, for example, a Mexican restaurant in Dobbs Ferry, New York, has a quesadilla and a taco made with jackfruit. In Chicago, Alulu Brewpub serves Vegan Sicilian Jackfruit Flatbread on a menu that also has pork belly. Angela Means, owner of the vegan Jackfruit Café in Los Angeles, California, says people are choosing a vegan diet for many reasons. These factors cover environmental protection, personal health and moral considerations. “We eat meat because of the texture and the spices. Jackfruit is a great substitute,” Means said. “We put it in tacos, and we make sandwiches, like a barbecue pulled ‘pork’.” Jackfruit Café also serves a “fish patty” made of jackfruit and seaweed. Means said her restaurant tries to educate people in the community about jackfruit and meat substitutes. She predicted, “In seven to 10 years, jackfruit will be as popular as beef.” 28. What is known about the jackfruit? A. It grows all over the world. B. It is a small tropical fruit. C. It has a bitter taste. D. It can replace meat in some dishes. 29. How does the author show the increasing popularity of jackfruit? A. By giving examples. B. By listing its health benefits. C. By analyzing people’s eating habits. D. By comparing it with other fruits. 30. What makes people choose a vegan diet according to Angela Means? A. Environmental, health and moral concerns. B. Desire to try new tastes. C. The low prices of vegan food. D. The ease of cooking vegan food. 31. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Jackfruit: The History in the US B. Is Jackfruit Next Meat Substitute? C. Jackfruit vs. Traditional Meat D. How to Cook with Jackfruit? D A new study has found that ride-sharing services result in much more pollution than other kinds of private and public transportation. Ride-sharing trips also draw passengers away from more environmentally friendly methods of travel, like public transportation, walking or biking, the study found. Several studies in recent years have suggested ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft can worsen traffic problems in cities, which continue to have high rates of private vehicle ownership. The new research, conducted by a non-profit group, focuses on how ride-sharing impacts pollution in seven major US cities. Overall, the researchers reported ride-sharing trips now “result in an estimated 69 percent more climate pollution on average than the trips they displace”. The study notes that the same passengers could have chosen to travel by bus, train, bike or on foot. One big reason for this result is that ride-sharing vehicles are often driven with no passengers in the car. This happens when drivers are either waiting for rider requests, are on the way to pick up passengers or are driving in between pickups. This situation, known as “deadheading”, takes up about 42 percent of all ride-sharing driving activity, the study found. The researchers said deadheading results in about 50 percent more carbon dioxide than one person driving in a private vehicle. Both Uber and Lyft do offer a choice of a “pooled” ride, which involves drivers picking up additional riders during the same trip. The study urges services like Uber and Lyft to work to increase the amount of pooled rides. It also urges the two companies to increase the number of electric vehicles on the road and to improve connections to public transportation centres. However, both companies have previously argued that most studies overstate the pollution effects of their services, pointing out that most vehicles on the road are privately owned. Still, both firms share the goals of increasing pooled rides and using more electric vehicles, and have already introduced electric bike services and integrated public transit (运输) information into their systems. 32. What did the new study find? A. Public transportation is unpopular. B. Private vehicle ownership is decreasing. C. People favour ride-sharing over all others. D. Ride-sharing harms urban environment. 33. What does the underlined word “deadheading” in Paragraph 5 refer to? A. Long-distance pickups. B. Driving without passengers. C. Extra fees for empty driving. D. Long waiting times for passengers. 34. What can we infer about Uber and Lyft’s attitude towards the new study? A. They accept its conclusions without reservation. B. They show little interest in its research methods. C. They challenge the correctness of its findings. D. They intend to cooperate with the researchers. 35. What will the text most probably talk about next? A. The government’s measures to limit ride-sharing services. B. The reasons why private vehicles cause more pollution. C. The study’s further research on public transportation. D. The specific electric bike services Uber and Lyft introduced. 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。 Can you think of a day without music? We can hear music everywhere: in the streets and at home, over the radio and on TV, in the shops and in the parks. 36 They listen to music, they dance to music, and they learn to play musical instruments. Music isn’t only a combination of pleasant sounds. It is an art which reflects life. There are a lot of different kinds of music. Some of them appeared long ago, and some are modern. Folk music appeared long ago, but it is still alive. Folk songs are very pleasant to listen to. 37 Rap is a modern musical style where the singer speaks or shouts the words in time to music with a steady beat. Great Britain has produced more popular music stars than any other country. British groups often set new trends in music. 38 Many of the new bands have been able to use changes in technology to develop their music such as computerised drum machines, synthesisers and other electronic instruments. 39 So people’s musical interests range from pop and rock music to classical music and opera. My favourite style of music is pop music, because it is full of energy. When I listen to pop music it makes me remember happy times and forget the problems of everyday life. I also enjoy listening to classical music. Music appeals to our hearts. 40 Music is beauty in sounds; it is our magic source of inspiration. A. Tastes differ. B. Music is quite unlike any other art form. C. It comforts our souls and enriches our minds. D. People all over the world are fond of music. E. Classical music is often associated with the music of the past. F. New styles, groups and singers continue to appear. G. Music is a great channel for releasing your emotions. 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） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 On a warm afternoon, my four-year-old son, Wilson, and I headed to the beach, our favourite evening escape. As we collected seashells, I 41 perfect ones, while Wilson filled our bucket with broken pieces. When I 42 finding whole shells, he simply gave me a(n) 43 look and continued picking up whatever he found, 44 with his unique collection. Again, I 45 , but this time I asked in a(n) 46 voice, “Wilson, why do you keep filling our bucket with shells that are broken?” He looked up at me and said, “Mum, there are more broken shells on the beach than perfect ones. We’ll 47 the bucket faster with these broken ones. These shells are broken, but they are still 48 .” He said as he 49 for another broken shell. “It 50 me of a clown (小丑). This one is round like the sun.” I realised my son was teaching me an important 51 . I took out the perfect shells I had collected and 52 them back on the beach. Wilson and I walked along, 53 only broken shells, and 54 their beauty. It reminded us that none of us are perfect, but we all have unique beauty. Now, we collect only broken shells, finding beauty in their 55 and learning from them. 41. A. searched for B. stood for C. called for D. applied for 42. A. enjoyed B. suggested C. considered D. involved 43. A. confused B. painful C. awkward D. astonished 44. A. familiar B. strict C. content D. disappointed 45. A. hesitated B. stopped C. adjusted D. appeared 46. A. social B. calm C. firm D. urgent 47. A. drop B. raise C. fill D. strengthen 48. A. beautiful B. wrinkled C. complete D. rare 49. A. looked B. waited C. reached D. longed 50. A. informs B. warns C. accuses D. reminds 51. A. lesson B. skill C. conclusion D. choice 52. A. cut B. threw C. placed D. led 53. A. gathering B. exploring C. spotting D. observing 54. A. describing B. praising C. feeling D. admiring 55. A. conditions B. creations C. expressions D. imperfections 第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 I’ve lived beside a highway for my entire life. No matter which highway I live along, one common factor remains the same: too much rubbish, 56 (especial) that thrown from car windows as drivers pass by. In October, I conducted a cleanup event. Five students came out to help pick up rubbish, 57 (end) up with two large bags. It wasn’t a big event, 58 was it the kind of eye-catching climate action that makes headlines, but small things like this add up over time. It takes many hands to make a difference to a small area, 59 now contributes to a cleaner, more visually pleasant environment because some of the rubbish 60 (remove). If you’re passionate about the environment and keeping our 61 (surround) rubbish-free, I encourage you to hold your own cleanup event! You just need to figure out which area to hold it 62 . The change can start with you, and it’s only one step away. We first have to care about the environment 63 (we) if we want others to care, which will ideally lead to a healthier Earth. This planet, 64 (gift) to us with so much, has taken care of us for thousands of years. I think it’s high time 65 we, as a collective, began to return the favor. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 （满分15分） 如今越来越多的人追求外在美，你是如何看待这一问题的呢？请以“My View on Beauty”为题并根据以下要点写一篇演讲稿，内容包括： 1．越来越多的人通过做整形手术、穿奇装异服、过度化妆等来追求外在美； 2．你的看法及理由； 3．结论。 参考词汇：plastic surgery 整形手术 注意： 1．写作词数应为 80 个左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 My View on Beauty 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，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Final exams were approaching, and everyone in school was excited about vacations. We were dreaming of far-off destinations, our minds filled with images of exciting adventures. After school on Friday, on my way home, I ran into my best friend. Enthusiastic about the vacations, I asked him about his plans. His eyes twinkled (闪烁) brightly as he replied, “I’m going to visit my grandparents with my parents for a week.” “Don’t you ever get tired of going to the same place year after year? I remember, every year, your family takes 7 to 10 days off to head back to your native village,” I asked, raising an eyebrow in curiosity. “Oh, not at all! That’s the absolute best time of the year for me! Being with my folks in the village is just amazing.” His face beamed (绽开笑容) with joy as he continued, “In the village, I get to meet so many wonderful people, and everyone there is so kind and welcoming. Our neighbourhood crew is tight! We’re always hanging out together, you know? Just running wild, chilling (冷却) by the lake, or bouncing between each other’s houses. Honestly, I know what really matters about these village trips. It’s not the cool places we see — it’s spending time with the people I love. That’s the real treasure of life.” His words made me recall my own grandparents. I realized I hadn’t seen them for years. But still, it’s a pleasure to be there.… we had big long gardens and a big multi-story house. The next day, over breakfast, I mustered up the courage and asked my parents, “Can we visit grandparents this summer after exams?” Dad replied hesitantly, “Oh, that’s unexpected.” Mum was surprised. “Well, you know it gets really hot there this time of year.” After a short pause, Dad gave a small sigh and met my hopeful gaze. “However,” he said, “if you perform well in exams, we’ll make the trip.” For the next six weeks, I threw myself completely into my studies. My mum was amazed by this sudden transformation in me. Soon came the long-awaited exam results. 注意： 1．续写词数应为150个左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 I rushed home and immediately handed my parents my score card and a note with “PLEASE.” I saw my mum had tears in her eyes when leaving them. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $