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余姚中学2025学年第二学期4月质量检测高二英语答案 第一部分：听力（共两节，20个小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） 1-5 BBCAC 6-10 CAACA 11-15 BBABB 16-20 ACCAB 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15个小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 21-23 BCC 24-27 DADC 28-31 CAAD 32-35 DBCB 第二节（共5个小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 36—40 GCFAD 第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节：完形填空（共15个小题，每小题1分，满分15分） 41-45 BADAB 46-50 CACDA 51-55 BBCDC 第二节：（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 56. claiming 57. the 58. that/which 59. built 60. construction 61. is shortened /has been shortened 62. to come 63. with/into 64. and 65. how 第四部分：写作（共一节，满分15分） One possible version Don’t Be Afraid to Get Your Feet Wet The saying "Don’t be afraid to get your feet wet if you want to learn how to swim” carries a simple yet profound message: learning requires stepping out of our comfort zone. It reminds us that true progress is impossible without facing the initial discomfort of the unknown. This lesson became real to me during my first experience with the school’s English debating team. As a beginner, I was terrified of making grammar mistakes or being laughed at. I stayed silent during practice, hoping to learn by just listening. But I remained stuck and frustrated. Finally, I decided to “get my feet wet.” I volunteered for a practice debate, stammering through my first few sentences. However, once I started, the fear faded. Though my arguments were rough, I learned more in that one practice session than in weeks of silent observation. From this experience, I learned that we cannot master a skill from a safe distance. Only by daring to fail can we truly begin to learn and grow. Possible version 1 To her horror, the basket was empty. The strong wind had turned it over, leaving nothing but a puddle of muddy water in the corner. Jane's heart sank as she searched everywhere in the wet grass. Her clothes were soon soaked by the heavy rain. “Pip! Where are you?” she cried out, her voice trembling with fear. She was afraid that the small, helpless bird had been washed away by the storm. Tears mixed with raindrops on her face, and she felt very sorry for leaving him alone in the yard. At this moment, Mr. Thompson appeared with Pip. He held the tiny bird gently in his hands, his usual stern expression replaced by softness. “I saw the storm coming and took him in,” he explained quietly. Jane rushed over, relief washing over her as she took Pip, who was safe but a little shaken. For the first time, she saw a faint smile on Mr. Thompson's face, and the gap between them seemed to heal, just like Pip's wing. Possible version 2 To her horror, the basket was empty. The fierce wind had overturned the little basket, leaving it upside down in a muddy puddle. Jane froze mid-step, her heart dropping like a stone. Gone. Pip was gone. Frantically, she scrambled through the rain-soaked yard, her hands trembling as she pawed through the wet bushes and overturned flowerpots. “Pip! Please!” she screamed, her voice raw against the howling wind. The rain lashed at her face, mixing with tears of despair. It's all my fault. I shouldn't have left him, she thought, her mind racing with terrifying images of the tiny bird being swept away. Just as hope flickered and died, a faint, familiar chirp pierced through the storm from the other side of the fence. At this moment, Mr. Thompson appeared with Pip. He stood by the fence, his clothes soaked and his hair plastered to his forehead in his rough hands, he held a small bundle wrapped in a stained kitchen towel. “Took you long enough.” he grumbled, his voice rough but lacking its usual bite. Jane stared, speechless, as he carefully unwrapped the corner to reveal the shivering sparrow. “Found the basket in my yard. Wind blew it over,” he muttered, avoiding her eyes and shifting his weight awkwardly. “Didn't want the noise of you crying all night, so I brought it in.” As Jane gently took the warm bundle, she saw it --- his usual frown had softened, and a flicker of something warm danced in his eyes. The storm was fading, and though the fence still stood between them, the wall that once separated their hearts had finally come down. Possible version 3 To her horror, the basket was empty. For a second, Jane was unable to breathe. The storm had turned the yard upside down, and the small basket lay tipped over like a forgotten toy. Behind her, the car doors shut as her parents got off. “Jane?” her mother called. “Everything alright?” But Jane barely heard them. “Pip!” Jane shouted, her eyes searching wildly, under the bushes, beside the flowerpots, along the muddy path. Pip could hardly fly yet. Had the wind carried him away? How could she leave him alone? The thought tightened in her chest. “Pip...” she called again, softer this time, almost like a prayer. Just then, she heard a familiar “chirp-chirp” behind her. At this moment, Mr. Thompson appeared with Pip. “You’re finally back,” he grumbled from the fence. A tiny brown head popped out from his hands. “You bandaged Pip!” Mr. Thompson looked away. “Well, I couldn’t exactly ignore him, could I?” he muttered. “He kept chirping like a broken alarm clock.” Jane reached out, but the little sparrow stayed tucked comfortably in Mr. Thompson’s hands. “Well...I suppose I can keep him.” Over the next week, Pip grew stronger. One bright morning, he flapped his wings and lifted into the air. A few days later, Jane stepped outside with her usual seeds. Across the fence, Mr. Thompson scattered a few seeds as well. “Just making sure they stay on your side.” Above them, Pip chirped brightly. Mr. Thompson frowned. “See? That one is the loudest.” 听力文本： Text 1 W: Bob, what are these papers? A loan agreement? M: No. I’ve decided to reduce my screen time, so I’ve printed out a 10-page novel to read. (1) And I’m planning to write a report after reading. Text 2（第2题为推断题） W: Hello, Mike. Since we have some changes in management, I’m afraid I can’t hit the cinema to watch Nobody with you this evening. M: I’ll ask Frank instead. · Nobody 《浪浪山小妖怪》，是一部动画喜剧奇幻电影。 Text 3（第3题为主旨大意题） M: Hi, Jessica, I’ve heard the museum on Miller Street is staging an art exhibition. It features works of art by Matisse. W: I’ll see it with my friends. When does it start? Text 4 M: I guess you were thinking about tomorrow’s meeting even in Hawaii, right? W: Yes. After spending a week there, I’m bursting with ideas. M: Terrific! I should also recharge my batteries like you. (4) 4. What did the woman do? A. She took a holiday. B. She attended a meeting. C. She charged her phone. 【解析】A 根据对话可知男士认为自己也该像女士一样休息一下恢复精力。女士提到了她在夏威夷岛待了一周，所以女士刚休了个假。 Text 5 W: Here, finally, we arrive in New York. We were stuck in traffic for an hour on the highway. The long drive has totally worn me out. (5) M: Yeah, if only we had taken the train instead. W: A plane would have been even faster. Text 6 M: What is troubling you, Jane? (6) W: Hi, Professor Barclay, I got a B plus on the economics exam. That was not the result I had hoped for. (6) M: Were your parents angry with you? W: No. But this will definitely affect my overall grade. I need to get straight A’s to win a scholarship. (6) M: The final exam is worth 60% of your total grade, so you still have a chance to improve your grade. Have you joined the study group on Thursdays? (7) W: Oh, I didn’t know. I will add it to my study schedule. (7) Text 7 W: Excuse me, I think something is wrong here. This yellow sweater is priced at $25, but you charged me $40. (8) (9) M: I’m sorry. The red price tag was placed on the wrong shelf. The $25 sign was for last season’s stock. W: So, the price is actually $40? M: Yes. But we also have a similar style in blue from last year’s autumn collection. Do you want to take a look? W: Hmm, no thanks. I’ll just go for this one. (9) M: Would you like to sign up for our rewards program? If so, you can get a 20% discount. (10) W: Actually, I already joined it last month. (10) M: Oh, I didn’t notice that. I’ll refund the extra money you paid. (10) · rewards program 奖励计划 Text 8（第13题为推断题） W: Hey, Jacob! Are you done with your graduate thesis? (11) M: Yeah, Professor Clark even believes I have a good chance of winning the Outstanding Thesis Award. (11) Are you also getting back to the dormitory? W: Yes. Are you going to the job fair this afternoon? M: Of course. W: It will be my first time attending such an event. M: My roommate, Evan, went to a job fair last week. (12) He said many local business owners were there interviewing in person. W: So has he landed a job yet? (12) M: Not really. He hasn’t decided which company to join. He received business cards from a couple of bosses. (12) W: That’s a smart move. Did Evan bring his résumé? M: Yes, a bunch of copies. · business card 名片 Text 9（第14题为推断题） W: Welcome, Mark. We’re so grateful to high school students like you who sign up for our library’s summer program. M: It’s my pleasure. I’ve always wanted to get some experience. W: Your main job is to deal with the return of books. You’ll need to put these books back on the correct shelves. It requires carefulness. Of course, it has become my favorite part of the day. (15) M: What other work should I do? W: Well, we also run two book clubs. You should read some historical novels to children aged from 6 to 12 and help manage the groups. (16) M: It must be difficult to hold their attention, (16) but I’ll give it my best shot. I started reading historical fiction and adventure novels when I was ten years old. W: That’s wonderful. Actually, I’m keen on science fiction novels. (17) Oh, let’s head to the self-service machines there. I’ll show you how to apply for a library card. Text 10（第18题为推断题） Thanks for joining us in this edition of Celebrities. Our guest tonight is Artur Bordalo. (19) Artur Bordalo was born in 1987 in Lisbon, Portugal. (20) He is famous for using street garbage to create stunning animal sculptures. His works are considered “trash art”. In 2017, the Irish Film Board released a short documentary film based on his life entitled Bordalo II: A Life of Waste. (19) Bordalo studied painting at the Academy of Fine Arts at the University of Lisbon for 8 years, but ultimately failed to finish the course. Deeply influenced by his grandfather, Bordalo started spray-painting walls in the streets at the age of 11. (20) He then chose the stage name Bordalo II in honor of his grandfather. Bordalo’s work is focused on the themes of ecology, waste, and recycling. Now, let’s welcome Artur Bordalo to tell us more about his project. 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 余姚中学2025学年第二学期4月质量检测高二英语试卷 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段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. What are the papers? A. A loan agreement. B. A short novel. C. A written report. 2. Why does the woman talk to the man? A. To make an appointment. B. To cancel an appointment. C. To reschedule an appointment. 3. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A museum. B. An artist. C. An art exhibition. 4. What did the woman do? A. She took a holiday. B. She attended a meeting. C. She charged her phone. 5. How did the speakers get to New York? A. By train. B. By plane. C. By car. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. Why is Jane worried about her grade? A. She needs to retake the exam. B. She will disappoint her parents. C. She may fail to get a scholarship. 7. What does Jane plan to do? A. Join a study group. B. Talk to her parents. C. Do the review more carefully. 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8. What makes the woman confused at first? A. The bill. B. The price tag. C. The color of the sweater. 9. What color sweater does the woman take? A. Red. B. Blue. C. Yellow. 10. What discount can the woman get? A. 20%. B. 25%. C. 40%. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11. How does Professor Clark feel about the man’s thesis (论文)? A. Disappointed. B. Satisfied. C. Worried. 12. What did Evan do at the job fair last week? A. He found a job. B. He met some bosses. C. He printed his résumés. 13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Schoolmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Interviewer and interviewee. 听第9段录音，回答第14至17题。 14. Why does the man come to the library? A. To return books. B. To work as a volunteer. C. To apply for a library card. 15. Which of the following does the woman like to do the most? A. Manage the groups. B. Sort returned books. C. Read in the book club. 16. What does the man think is a challenge for him? A. Keeping children focused. B. Using self-service machines. C. Making the stories easier to understand. 17. What kind of novel is the woman interested in? A. A historical novel. B. An adventure novel. C. A science fiction novel. 听第10段录音，回答第18至20题。 18. What is the speaker doing? A. Conducting a class. B. Delivering a speech. C. Hosting a program. 19. What do we know about Artur Bordalo? A. His story was adapted into a documentary. B. He chose the stage name to honor his father. C. He finished his painting course at the University of Lisbon. 20. When did Artur Bordalo start painting on walls in the streets? A. In 1995. B. In 1998. C. In 2017. 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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。 A If you spend any significant part of your day streaming music, 2025 may have left you rethinking those listening habits. These habits have become increasingly boring, passionless, and mechanical since music streaming took off. But positive changes are on the horizon, especially as young people rediscover their love for physical music. If you’re looking to diversify your music-listening habits in the new year, here’s a list of streaming platforms that you should check out. Vintage Obscura Radio This one is for the true music lovers and collectors. An extension of the Vintage Obscura forum, this platform shines a light on the records collecting dust in the back of someone’s closet. It features no music from the 21st century and no tracks with more than 30,000 views on YouTube. You can tune into the livestream, and you can also see what songs have played recently. Radiooooo This Paris-based website and app uses a similar layout to Radio Garden. Users can explore a virtual globe, tuning into music from different parts of the world. Users can submit music to Radiooooo for inclusion in the mix (曲库), with preference given to tracks from underrepresented regions or time periods. Radio Alhara Broadcasting from Bethlehem since 2020, Radio Alhara features a stylish and simple layout (布局). Inspired by their background in architecture, Yousef and Elias Anastas co-founded the online radio station with the intention of sharing music between friends. Since then, Radio Alhara has transformed into an international platform, amplifying music and culture from the region, as well as local journalism, civil rights issues, and messages of political resistance. 21. What has made listening to music more boring? A. The daily routine of listening to music B. The widespread adoption of music streaming C. The growing popularity of physical music D. The mechanical nature of modern life 22. What is the most distinctive feature of Radiooooo? A. It originated in Paris, France. B. It has a stylish and simple layout. C. It allows users to contribute to its library. D. Its library excludes underrepresented music. 23. Where is the passage most probably taken from? A. A music textbook. B. A travel guidebook. C. A lifestyle magazine. D. A scientific report. B As a kid, my identity was wrapped up in sports. I spent countless hours shooting hoops on my driveway, only to get cut from the middle school basketball team — all three years in a row. I spent a decade playing soccer, but I didn’t make the high school team. At that point, I shifted my focus to a new sport: diving. I was bad. I could hardly touch my toes without bending my knees, and I was afraid of heights. But I was determined. I stayed at the pool until it was dark, and my coach had to kick me out to go home. I believed that greatness is built in the daily grind, and eventually, my hard work paid off. By my senior year, I made the All-American list and qualified for the Junior Olympic Nationals. I was obsessed with diving. It was more than something I did — it became who I was. But when I got to college, the sport I loved became something I started to fear. At that level, hard work alone was no longer enough to outshine the more naturally talented divers. There was one question, though, that stopped me from rethinking: “If I’m not a diver, who am I?” In psychology, there’s a term for this kind of failure to rethink — it’s called “identity closure”. It’s when you settle too early on a sense of who you are and close your mind to alternative selves. After my freshman year of college, I rethought my identity. I realized that diving was a passion, not a purpose. My values were to grow and excel. I didn’t have to be a diver to grow, excel, and contribute. Instead of foreclosing on one identity, we’re better off trying on a range of possible selves. Retiring from diving freed up my summer for psychology research and coaching young divers. It also gave me time to concentrate on my silliest hobby: performing as a magician. Ever since then, I’ve put an annual reminder in my calendar to rethink. It’s a checkup. Just as I go to the doctor for an annual checkup when nothing seems wrong, I now do the same for the important parts of my life: a career checkup to consider how my goals are shifting, and a relationship checkup to re-examine my habits. Just as I’d never skip a physical, I no longer skip these. 24. What primarily motivated the author to persist through his early struggles in diving? A. His coach’s pressure to work harder. B. His natural talent for the sport. C. His pure enjoyment of diving itself. D. His sense of identity tied to diving. 25. After the freshman year of college, the author decided to ______. A. embrace more possible selves B. outwork more talented divers C. give up diving-related things D. shift his focus to a new sport 26. According to the author, the retirement from diving was ______. A. thrilling B. distracting C. regrettable D. worthwhile 27. What can you learn from the passage? A. Failure is the mother of success. B. Where there is a will, there is a way. C. Regular self-reflection enables personal growth. D. Our value doesn’t lie in what we do, but who we are. C In an age when digital assistants complete our sentences before we fully form them, it’s easy to assume that printed dictionaries have become relics of a pre-digital age. Yet they remain essential, because no tool better reminds us that language is not simply corrected — it is crafted. Before spell-check and AI, students and writers turned to dictionaries not only to check meanings but also to explore usage examples and word histories. A student drafting an essay, for instance, might look up “charge” and discover it can mean “accuse”, “rush forward,” or “fill with energy”. Choosing among these possibilities required thought, and that process often shaped the writer’s ideas. An AI assistant, by contrast, may simply replace the word with the most common option, leaving little room for personal intention. Dictionaries have also played a guiding role in English. Johnson’s and Webster’s dictionaries, widely used by schools and publishers, helped establish spelling and meaning at a time when regional dialects differed sharply. Even today, when dictionary makers update entries to reflect new expressions such as “ghosting” or “finsta”, they rely on everyday speakers for evidence. This back-and-forth — public use influencing dictionaries, dictionaries influencing public use — keeps language both flexible and shared. But this balance is weakening. As online communication takes over daily life, formal English ebbs. As a result, casual abbreviations (缩写), emojis, and speech-like sentences now appear in emails and even workplace reports. For many young people, writing “Sounds good!!” reads as more confident than a polished, formal sentence. The shift is understandable, yet it raises a question: If algorithms (算法) increasingly finish our sentences, do we still learn how to shape them ourselves? AI writing tools offer clean, quick suggestions, but they rely on fixed patterns. As George Orwell once warned, such ready-made phrasing can “think our thoughts” for us. When writers accept every suggestion, originality slowly disappears. Dictionaries, by contrast, push us to explore options and make deliberate choices. Our ability to express ourselves shapes who we are. Losing the dictionary would mean losing not only a reference book, but a way of thinking — one that keeps language creative, thoughtful, and deeply human. 28. What does the example of “charge” show? A. Dictionaries provide detailed word origin information. B. AI assistants are more efficient than printed dictionaries. C. Printed dictionaries help users gain deeper insight into words. D. Students struggle to choose the right meaning of certain words. 29. What does the underlined word “ebbs” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A. declines. B. arises. C. improves. D. stabilizes. 30. What can be inferred from paragraph 5? A. No convenience comes without a cost. B. AI tools contribute much to creative works. C. Dictionaries provide more fixed word choices than AI tools. D. George Orwell encouraged the use of existing writing patterns. 31. Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A. The History of English Dictionaries B. AI Assistants Threaten Language Creativity C. The Necessity of Formal English in Digital Age D. Printed Dictionaries Are Still Essential in Digital Times D A new study has found that breathing does more than just move air in and out of your lungs — it could even be used to identify who you are. Scientists at Israel’s Weizmann Institute of Science discovered that each person has a distinct nasal (鼻的) breathing pattern — a unique “fingerprint” that reveals clues about physical and mental health. Notably, brain scientist Timna Soroka shared, “We were able to identify differences in breathing patterns between individuals with mild depression and those without depression.” The researchers originally set out to better understand how our sense of smell works. In humans, the brain processes smell during inhalation, and this close connection between the brain and breathing led the team to wonder: could our breathing patterns reflect the way our brains are wired — and be unique to each of us? To explore this question, they developed a lightweight, wearable device that tracks nasal airflow continuously for 24 hours. The study, published in the journal Current Biology, tested 100 healthy young adults as they went about their regular routines — running, studying, resting, and more. The results showed breathing patterns can identify individuals with 96.8 percent accuracy. “I thought it would be really hard to identify someone because everyone is doing different things,” said Soroka. “But it turns out their breathing patterns were remarkably distinct!” Beyond individual identification, the study also found clear links between breathing patterns and body mass index (BMI), sleep-wake cycles, and mental health traits such as anxiety and depression. For example, people who scored higher on anxiety tests tended to have shorter inhalation periods. Importantly, the researchers noted that they only know there is an association between breathing and mood, but they don’t know the cause-and-effect direction — whether feeling anxious changes breathing, or a certain breathing pattern causes anxiety. If the latter is true, changing how we breathe could potentially improve mood. However, the current device has drawbacks: the soft tubes placed under the nose can be uncomfortable and may slip during sleep; additionally, it does not track mouth breathing. The team is working on improving the device and further exploring the breathing-mood connection to unlock more practical applications. 32. Why is breathing “fingerprint” mentioned? A. To explain how the brain processes smell. B. To introduce a newly-invented tracking device. C. To show a link between breathing and depression. D. To stress the uniqueness of personal breathing pattern. 33. What can we infer about the relationship between breathing and mood? A. Changes in breath cure anxiety. B. Their exact relationship remains unclear. C. Anxiety always causes abnormal breathing. D. Breathing is responsible for negative mood. 34. What is a limitation of the current wearable device? A. It cannot track nasal airflow for 24 hours straight. B. It is too heavy to be worn during daily activities. C. It fails to monitor breathing through the mouth. D. It can only be used to test healthy young adults. 35. What is the main finding of this research? A. Our fingerprints tell a lot about our health. B. Breathing patterns link to identity and health. C. A groundbreaking device reveals mental health. D. Anxiety levels link to shorter inhalation periods. 第二节（共 5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 “Be positive!” has become a popular mindset in recent years. 36 But what happens when we take positivity to an extreme? Could blind optimism actually lead to something harmful? While looking on the bright side is generally seen as a virtue, new research suggests that “toxic positivity” might actually harm our mental health. Toxic positivity occurs when people deny their real emotions and force themselves to stay optimistic. Gitanjali Trevorrow-Seymour, a professional coach, explains that humans are designed to experience a wide range of emotions, from joy and gratitude to sadness and disappointment. “None of these emotions is meant to last forever,” she says. 37 Like many things in life, mental well-being is all about balance. The danger lies in labeling feelings as “good” or “bad.” When we desperately avoid “negative” emotions, we end up suppressing our real feelings. This suppression places extra stress on the body, which can eventually lead to anxiety or even physical illness. 38 If we only show our “happy” selves, our social interactions can become shallow and forced. 39 When a friend is going through hard times, responding with “Try to be positive!” may be well-intentioned, but it often dismisses their feelings. Instead of feeling comforted, they may feel forced to put on a brave face, which is mentally exhausting. True support involves acknowledging their pain rather than attempting to “fix” it immediately. So, should we avoid positive affirmations entirely? Not necessarily. 40 The key is to accept all our emotions — sadness, anger, and grief — instead of treating them as problems to be solved. Only by embracing the full human experience can we truly achieve mental health. A. This issue also affects how we support others. B. Friends can greatly influence our attitudes towards life. C. Even those with a bright outlook can feel grief and gloom. D. They can be useful tools if they feel genuine and grounded. E. What truly remains constant is a positive mindset and inner peace. F. Moreover, forced positivity often robs us of deep connections with others. G. Everyone strives to see the glass as half full and find the silver lining in every situation. 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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 In a remote village in Zambia, where gravel roads seem to stretch endlessly before reaching the nearest town, a classroom hums with the energy of its young learners. The desks are basic, the books are scarce, and the room is 41 beyond capacity — but something 42 is happening here. Andrew, a 38-year-old teacher, has 43 his under-resourced and overcrowded classroom into a place where learning flourishes. Students in Andrew’s class travel 5 to 15 kilometers each way to attend his lessons. The daily 44 reflect the broader barriers to 45 in Zambia, where over 800,000 primary school-aged children are out of school. Andrew 46 to let these barriers limit the potential of the determined young learners. Before any additional support arrived, he was already taking the 47 to make learning meaningful. Drawing from local culture, he introduced traditional 48 — like Nsolo, Ichienga, and skipping rope — to help children understand numbers and develop foundational skills in 49 , playful ways. At the same time, he 50 support from the school administration and fellow teachers, even using his own funds to obtain essential teaching materials. 51 to developing a sense of professionalism and 52 among teachers, Andrew and his colleagues 53 their resources to print T-shirts bearing “Catch-Up Teacher”. It was a small but powerful 54 that reinforced their identity as teachers dedicated to transforming learning outcomes. One of his students 55 Andrew’s impact best: “My mother asked me why I go to school. I replied, to become just like my teacher when I grow up.” 41. A. dusty B. packed C. empty D. untidy 42. A. extraordinary B. shocking C. urgent D. amusing 43. A. decorated B. equipped C. occupied D. transformed 44. A. struggles B. exercises C. schedules D. choices 45. A. transportation B. education C. communication D. accommodation 46. A. managed B. tended C. refused D. threatened 47. A. initiative B. chance C. risk D. advice 48. A. festivals B. methods C. games D. customs 49. A. abstract B. complex C. typical D. engaging 50. A. secured B. strengthen C. confirmed D. declined 51. A. Contrary B. Committed C. Sensitive D. Addicted 52. A. humour B. pride C. justice D. relief 53. A. wasted B. invested C. pooled D. divided 54. A. lesson B. organization C. routine D. gesture 55. A. got over B. benefited from C. summed up D. brought about 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 On September 28, 2025, China unveiled the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in Guizhou Province, 56 (claim) the title of the world’s tallest bridge. Its deck soars roughly 2,050 feet above the Beipan River, twice 57 height of the Eiffel Tower and far above the previous record-holder, the Duge Bridge 58 stands at 1,854 feet in height. Stretching just under 1.8 miles with a main span of 4,659 feet, it also wins the title of the largest-span bridge 59 (build) in a mountainous region. Before the bridge’s 60 (construct), travelers crossing this part of Guizhou faced a grueling two-hour journey. Now, the trip 61 (shorten) to roughly two minutes on the new expressway. This shift is more than just time saved — it is a powerful economic force. Local and provincial officials expect a significant rise in regional employment and investment in the years 62 (come). The bridge is also integrated 63 tourism and recreation projects. Cliff-side walkways, a sky café, observation decks, 64 even a high-altitude bungee jumping platform will be built to attract visitors. The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge is an engineering success, a driver of local development, and a bold marker of 65 infrastructure (基础设施) can reshape landscapes and opportunity. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华，你校英语报举办征文活动，请学生谈谈对 “Don’t be afraid to get your feet wet if you want to learn how to swim.” 这句话的理解。请你写一篇征文稿，在文中必须： （1）简述你对这句话的理解； （2）结合一个具体事例加以说明。 注意：（1）写作词数应为80左右； （2）开头已给出，不计入总词数。 Don’t Be Afraid to Get Your Feet Wet The saying “Don’t be afraid to get your feet wet if you want to learn how to swim” carries a simple yet profound message:__________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 Jane had a deep affection for birds. Every morning, she scattered (抛撒) seeds in her backyard and whispered, “Good morning, my little friends!” To her, their songs sounded like cheerful laughter, and she often laughed along with them. However, her neighbor, Mr. Thompson, didn’t share her joy. He was constantly annoyed by the birds that flew into his yard. “They’re too noisy!” he complained. “And they make such a mess in MY yard!” His sharp words made Jane feel quite uneasy, yet she refused to give up on her feathered friends. She firmly believed that every small creature deserved care. One morning, Jane discovered a small sparrow (麻雀) shaking under the fence. One of its wings looked bent at a painful angle. Filled with worry, Jane carefully picked it up and named it Pip. She placed him in a small, warm basket in a safe corner right next to the fence. A week passed. Pip was getting better but still unable to fly. One afternoon, while Jane was feeding Pip by the fence, Mr. Thompson shouted from his side, “You’re just asking for trouble!” Jane gently lifted Pip in her hands so Mr. Thompson could see him through the gaps in the fence. “Look, Mr. Thompson. Pip’s wing is hurt.” Mr.Thompson cast an impatient glance at the tiny creature. For a moment, his frown softened. “That wing…” he said softly, almost to himself. Just then, Jane’s mother called her from the driveway, saying they were leaving for a family visit. Jane waved a quick goodbye to Pip and hurried to the car. However, on their way home, a heavy storm broke out. Watching the trees shaking in the strong wind, Jane felt very worried about Pip, who was left all alone in the yard. The moment they pulled into the driveway, she dashed toward the backyard, calling Pip’s name. 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。 Paragraph.1: To her horror, the basket was empty._________________________________________________________ Paragraph. 2: At that moment, Mr. Thompson appeared with Pip.______________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $第一节听下面五段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段录音播放两遍。听下面的录音，回答第一小题。Bob, what are these papers alone? agreement? No. i've decided to reduce my screen time. So i've printed out a ten page novel to read, and i'm planning to write a report after reading. Bob. what are these papers alone agreement? No, i've decided to reduce my screen time. So i've printed out a ten page novel to read, and i'm planning to write a report . after reading. 听下面的录音，回答第二小题。Hello, mike, since we have some changes in management, i'm afraid I can't hit the cinema to watch nobody with you this evening. I'll ask Frank instead. Hello, mike, since we have some changes in management, i'm afraid I can't hit the cinema to watch nobody with you this evening. I'll ask Frank instead. 听下面的录音，回答第三小题。Hi, Jessica. I've heard the museum on military is staging an art exhibition. IT features works of art by matis. I'll see IT with my friends. When does IT start? Hi, Jessica. I've heard the museum on milor street is staging an art exhibition. IT features works of art by matis. I'll see IT with my friends. When does IT start? 听下面的录音，回答第四小题。I guess you were thinking about tomorrow's meeting. even in hawaii, right? Yes, after spending a week there, I am bursting with ideas. terrific. I should also recharge my batteries like you. I guess you were thinking about tomorrow's meeting. even in hawaii, right? Yes, after spending a week there, i'm bursting with ideas. terrific. I should also recharge my batteries like you. 听下面的录音，回答第五小题here。Finally, we arrive in new york. We were stuck in traffic for an hour on the highway. The long drive has totally worn me out. Yeah, if only we had taken the train instead. a plane would have been even faster here. Finally, we arrive in new york. We were stuck in traffic for an hour on the highway. The long drive has totally worn me out. Yeah, if only we had taken the train instead. a plane would have been even faster. 第一节到此结束，第二节听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟，听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间，每段录音播放两遍。听下面的录音，回答第六和第七小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。What is troubling you, jane? Hi, professor barker ley. I got ta plus on the economics exam. That was not the result I had hoped for. Were your parents angry with you? No. but this will definitely affect my overall grade. I need to get straight aid to win a scholarship. The final exam is worth sixty percent of your total grade, so you still have a chance to improve your grade. Have you joined the study group on thursdays? Oh, I didn't know. I will add you to my study schedule. What is troubling you, jane? Hi, professor barky. I gotta plus on the economics exam. That was not the result I hoped for. Were your parents angry with you? No. but this will definitely affect my overall grade. I need to get straight aid to win a scholarship. The final exam is worth sixty percent of your total grade, so you still have a chance to improve your grade. Have you joined the study group on thursdays? Oh, I didn't know. I will add you to my study schedule. 听下面的录音，回答第八至第十小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Excuse me, I think something is wrong here. This yellow sweater is Priced at twenty five dollars, but you charged me forty dollars. I'm sorry. The red Price tag was placed on the wrong shelf. The twenty five dollars sign was for last season stock. So the Price is actually forty dollars. yes, but we also have a similar style in blue from last year's autumn collection. Do you want to take a look? Hm, no, thanks. I'll just go. This one, would you like to . sign up for our rewards program? If so, you can get a twenty percent discount. Actually, I already joined IT last month. Oh. I didn't notice that i'll refund the extra money you paid. Excuse me, I think something is wrong here. This yellow sweater er is Priced at twenty five dollars, but you charged me forty dollars. I'm sorry, the red Price tag was placed on the wrong shelf. The twenty five dollars sign was for last season stock. So the Price is actually forty dollars. yes, but we also have a similar style in blue from last year's autumn collection. Do you want to . take a look? Hm, no, thanks. I'll just go. This one. Would you like to sign up for our rewards program? If so, you can get a twenty percent discount? Actually, I already joined IT last month. Oh, I didn't notice that i'll refund the extra money you paid. 听下面的录音，回答第十一至第十三小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Hey, Jacob, are you done with your graduate theses? Yeah. professor Clark even believes I have a good chance of winning the outstanding this is award. Are you also getting back to the dormitory? yes. Are you going to the job fair this afternoon? Of course. IT will be my first time attending such an event. My roommate evan went to a job fair last week. He said, many local business owners were there interviewing in person. So has he landed a job yet? Not really. He hasn't decided which company to join. He received business cards from a couple of bosses. That's a smart move. Did evan bring his resume? Yes, a bunch of copies. Hey, Jacob, are you done with your graduate thesis? yeah. Professor Clark even believes I have a good chance of winning the outstanding theses award. Are you also getting back to the dorm room? yes. Are you going to the job fair this afternoon? Of course. IT will be my first time attending such an event. My roommate evan went to a job fair last week. He said, many local business owners were there interviewing in person. So has he landed a job yet? Not really. He hasn't decided which company to join. He received business cards from a couple of bosses. That's a smart move. Did evan bring . his resume? Yes, a bunch of copies. 听下面的录音，回答第十四至第十七小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Welcome, mark. We are so grateful to high school students like you who sign up for our libraries summer program. It's my pleasure. I ve always wanted to get some . experience. Your main job is to deal with a return of books. You'll need to put these books back on the correct shelves. IT requires carefully. Of course. IT has become my favourite part of the day. What other work should I do? Well, we also run two book clubs. You should read some historical novels to children aged from six to twelve and help manage the groups. IT must be difficult to hold their attention. But i'll give IT my best shot. I started reading fiction and adventure novels when I was ten years old. That's wonderful. Actually, i'm keen on science fiction novels. Oh, let's head to the self service machines there. I'll show you how to apply for a library card. Welcome, mark. We are so grateful to high school students like you who sign up for our library summer program. It's my pleasure. I ve always wanted to get some experience. Your main job is to deal with a return of books. You'll need to put these books back on the correct shelves. IT requires carefully, of course. IT has become my favourite part of the day. What other work should I do? Well, we also run two book clubs. You should read some historical novels to children aged from six to twelve and help manage the groups. IT must be difficult to hold their attention. But i'll give IT my best shot. I started reading historical fiction and adventure novels when I was ten years old. That's wonderful. Actually, i'm keen on science fiction novels. Oh, let's head to the self service machines there. I'll show you how to apply for a library card. 听下面的录音，回答第十八至第二十小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Thanks for joining us in this edition of celebrities. Our guests tonight is arter bodola u arter bodola a was born in one thousand nine hundred and eighty seven in lisbon e portugal. He is famous for using street garbage to create stunning animal sculptures. His works are considered trash art. In twenty seventeen, the irish film board released a short documentary film based on his life entitled bondou to a life of waste water. Dolo studied painting at the academy of fine arts at the university of listening for eight years, but ultimately failed to finish the course. Deeply influenced by his grandfather, bordeu started spray painting walls in the streets at the age of eleven. He then chose the stage name for dollar two in honour of his grandfather. For doll's work is focused on the themes of ecology, waste and recycling. Now let's welcome arter bordello to tell us more about his project. Thanks for joining us in this edition of celebrities. Our guest tonight is arter bordello. Arteria dollar was born in one thousand nine hundred and eighty seven in lisbon, portugal. He is famous for using street garbage to create stunning animal sculptures. His works are considered trash art. In twenty seventeen, the irish film board released a short documentary film based on his life entitled bodola o to a life of waste. Burdock studied painting at the academy of fine arts at the university of listen for eight years, but ultimately failed to finish the course. Deeply influenced by his grandfather, more dollar started spray painting walls in the streets at the age of eleven. He then chose the stage name for dollar two in honour of his grandfather. For dollar s work is focused on the themes of ecology, waste and recycling. Now let's welcome arter bodola a to tell us more about his project. 第二节到此结束，现在你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。听力部分到此结束。