江苏常州市金坛区第一中学2025-2026学年度第二学期期中质量调研英语试题

听力考试现在开始，第一节听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，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。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。How long does the battery last on a full charge? You can drive about three hundred miles, but charging is the real issue. There aren't any stations . close to us still. It's way cheaper and Greener than a gas car. It's hard. Decide how long does the battery last on a full charge, you can . drive about three hundred miles, but charging is the real issue. There aren't any stations . close to us. Still is way cheaper and Greener than a gas car. It's hard to decide. OK, try restarting IT and see how . that goes. Charles genius, the computers working now, you should get a . metal for this. IT wasn't hard at all. Way easier than studying for the math test. Okay, try restarting IT and see how . that goes. Charles genius, the computers working now, you should get a . metal for this IT wasn't hard at all. Way easier than studying for the math test. This book is a collection of food stories by famous chinese writers. Lily would love IT. She's always curious about chinese food culture. IT might be too hard for a chinese beginner. We should find something more accessible. Good point. These cute chopsticks might encounter her to try chinese food. This book is a collection of food stories by famous chinese writers. Lilly would love IT. She's always curious about chinese food culture. IT might be too hard for a chinese beginner. We should find something more . accessible. Good point. These cute chopsticks might engage her to try chinese food. Hello, mr smith, sorry to bother you. I'm Lucy and I live in apartment five o two. I have an important exam next week, so I plan to review my lessons this week. I was wondering if you could adjust your piano practice schedule at night. Oh, i'm really sorry if i've disturbed you. I'll avoid playing the piano during quiet hours. Thanks for letting me know. Thank you so much for your understanding. Hello, mr. Smith, sorry to bother you. I'm Lucy and I live in apartment five o two. I have an important exam next week, so I plan to review my lessons this week. I was wondering if you could adjust your piano practice . schedule at night. Oh, i'm really sorry if i've disturbed you. I avoid playing the piano during quiet hours. Thanks for letting me know. Thank you so much for your understanding. Sir, would you like to fill IT up completely? Yes, I just bought this car, and I want to make sure IT has plenty of gas for the weekend. great. Would you like to pay by card or . cash by card, please? Sir, would you like to fill IT up completely? Yes. I just bought this car, and I want to make sure IT has plenty of gas for the weekend. great. Would you like to pay by card or cash by card, please? 第一节到此结束，第二节听下面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ABC3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。听下面一段对话，回答第六和第7两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Tim, have you finished your homework? Yes, mom, I finished IT a while ago. Now i'm writing a short story. a short story. You've loved listening to stories since you were little. What's IT about? It's about a little girl who discovers a hidden world in her backyard. SHE meets magical creatures and goes on an adventure with them. Wow, that sounds fascinating. Please show me the story when you're done. But dad says I should focus on my studies and not waste too much time writing. I think as long as you finish your homework, you can do what you love. It's important to follow your passion. Just make sure you baLance IT with your school work. really? You mean IT. of course. Thanks, mom. Tim, have you finished your homework? Yes, mom, I finished IT a while ago. Now i'm writing a short story. a short story. You've loved listening to stories since you were little. What's IT about? It's about a little girl who discovers a hidden world in her backyard. SHE meets magical creatures and goes on an adventure with them. Wow, that sounds fascinating. Please show me the story when you're done. But dad says I should focus on my studies and not waste too much time writing. I think as long as you finish your homework, you can do what you love. It's important to follow your passion. Just make sure you baLance IT with . your school work. really? You mean IT, of course. Thanks, mom. 听下面一段对话，回答第八至第13个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。This bus is not very reliable. I've been here since eleven, ten I am, but I still hasn't shown up. What time is IT supposed to be here? Twenty past eleven. So I gave myself plenty of time. It's now twenty five past eleven. It's really annoying, especially since my car broke down on the way home from work yesterday. Now the bus is my only way into town to do my weekly grocery shopping. I need to go to town to pick up a keyboard and a mouse for my computer. I usually shop online, but I have to finish urgent report today, and I need to get back in time for that. So this bus had Better hurry up. Hang on, is IT coming now just past the medical center? Yes, thank goodness for that. This bus is not very reliable. I've been here since eleven, ten I am, but I still hasn't shown up. What time is IT supposed to be here? Twenty past eleven. So I gave myself plenty of time. It's now twenty five past eleven. It's really annoying, especially since my car broke down on the way home from work yesterday. Now the bus is my only way into town to do my weekly grocery shopping. I need to go to town to pick up a keyboard and a mouse for my computer. I usually shop online, but I have to finish an urgent report today, and I need to get back in time for that. So this bus had Better hurry up. Hang on, is IT coming now just past the medical center? Yes, thank goodness for that. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13 3个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Have you noticed how many movies are being remade these days? Yeah, that seems like hollywood is running out of original ideas. They keep remaking classic movies from decades ago, and most of them just don't work the magic as the original. Did I actually enjoy some remakes? They introduced classic stories to Younger generations who might not have seen the originals. But shouldn't movie makers focus on creating fresh, original stories? Aren't we just recycling the same plots over and over? I think there's value in both. Summer makes lend fresh perspectives to old stories, while also keeping film history alive. Maybe, but I still believe we need more original content. Have you noticed how many movies are being remade these days? Yeah, that seems like hollywood is running out of original ideas. They keep remaking classic movies from decades ago, and most of them just don't work the magic as the original. Did I actually enjoy some remakes? They introduced classic stories to Younger generations who might not have seen the originals. But shouldn't movie makers focus on creating fresh, original stories? Aren't we just recycling the same plots over and over? I think there's value in both. Some remakes lend fresh perspectives to old stories, while also keeping film history alive. Maybe, but I still believe we need more original content. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17 4个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Today we're talking about Douglas atoms, the sideline writer who seem to predict our digital future decades before IT became a reality. John loyd, his close friend, offers some . insights. Douglas was extraordinary. Back in one thousand nine seventy eight, he imagined an electronic book that was basically a smart phone, complete with an enormous information resource, long before the internet even existed. He predicted artificial intelligence, talking, elevators and technologies we now use daily. That sounds incredible. How did he manage to do that? He had an incredible imagination. And tech pioneers were huge fans. They were impressed by how accurately he predicted technological developments. His most famous work, the hitchhikers guide to the galaxy, wasn't just comedy. IT was a vision of our future. Did he know how amazing his predictions were? Interestingly, no. Douglas found life incredibly chAllenging. Despite his brilliant mind, he constantly struggled with writing and never fully understood the extent of his influence on technology. Today, tech leaders still admire his work, and Young people read his books as if they were written yesterday. a true creative genius ahead of his time. Yes, Douglas created something timeless. Today we're talking about Douglas atoms, the size fight writer who seem to predict our digital future decades before IT became a reality. John loyd, his close friend, offers some . insights. Douglas was extraordinary. Back in one thousand nine seventy eight, he imagined an electronic book that was basically a smart phone, complete with an enormous information resource, long before the internet even existed. He predicted artificial intelligence, talking elevators and technologies we now use daily. That sounds incredible. How did he manage . to do that? He had an incredible imagination. And tech pioneers were huge fans. They were impressed by how accurately he predicted technological developments. His most famous work, the hit hikers guide to the galaxy, wasn't just comedy. IT was a vision of our future. Did he know how amazing his predictions were? Interestingly, no. Douglas found life incredibly chAllenging. Despite his brilliant mind, he constantly struggled with writing and never fully understood the extent of his influence on technology. Today, tech leaders still admire his work, and Young people read his books as if they were written yesterday. a true creative genius ahead of . his time. Yes, Douglas created something timeless. 听下面一段独白，回答第18至第23个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Thank you for your love and support. I'm really sorry to tell you that the concert scheduled for this saturday has to be postponed. I've been on tour for almost three months. It's been a wonderful journey, but it's also quite tiring. Unfortunately, last week, I caught a severe cold that developed into a throat infection. The doctor says I need to rest for at least two weeks or my condition could worsen. I know how much you've been looking forward to the concert, and I feel terrible about this to make IT up to you, everyone with a ticket for the original date will receive a special gift when they attend the ressort dule concert. If you can't make IT to the new date, you can get a full refund. I will provide daily updates on my health on my personal blog. The new concert date will be announced soon, so please keep an eye on our official social media accounts. Information on the ticket booking website is often delayed. Once again, I express my deepest apologies to you all, and thank you for your understanding and support. Thank you for your love and support. I'm really sorry to tell you that the concert scheduled for this saturday has to be postponed. I've been on tour for almost three months. It's been a wonderful journey, but it's also quite tiring. Unfortunately, last week, I caught a severe cold that developed into a throat infection. The doctor says I need to rest for at least two weeks or my condition could worsen. I know how much you've been looking forward to the concert, and I feel terrible about this to make IT up to you, everyone with a ticket for the original date will receive a special gift when they attend the ressort dule concert. If you can't make IT to the new date, you can get a full refund. I will provide daily updates on my health on my personal blog. The new concert date will be announced soon, so please keep an eye on our official social media accounts. Information on the ticket booking website is often delayed. Once again, I express my deepest apologies to you all, and thank you for your understanding and support. 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客观题答题卡上。听力部分到此结束。 2025~2026学年度第二学期期中质量调研 高二英语试题参考答案 2026.4 第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分） 1-5ACCAB 6-10BCBBA 11-15 CBACA 16-20BABAC 第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 21-23CAB 24-27DABD 28-31 CBAC 32-35 BCAA 36-40 BEGCF 第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 41-45ABDDA 46-50BCABC 51-55ABCCA 第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 56.what 57.reliable 58.higher 59.which 60.Another 61.presence 62.has become/has been becoming/is becoming 63.unnecessary 64.to make 65.where 第四部分书面表达（共两节，满分40分） 第一节应用文写作（满分15分） Dear Mom and Dad, Eighteen is a milestone that tells me I'm no longer a kid,but an adult who should take charge of my own life. I still remember when I broke a neighbor's window and wanted to run away.You asked me to apologize and compensate,teaching me that taking responsibility for my mistakes is the most important quality. Now I'm an adult.I promise to face challenges with courage,to be accountable for my choices, and to become someone you're proud of. Thank you for your endless love.I love you. Yours, Li Hua 第二节读后续写（满分25分) But even as she was thinking this,her feet kept moving faster and faster.The finish line appeared ahead,and she pushed with all her strength,crossing first.Cheers erupted around her.They handed her the shiny new mountain bike,and she held it,but her heart felt heavy.The red-haired girl crossed seconds later,breathing hard,her face glowing with effort.Hannah watched her and felt a twist in her stomach.She hadn't fixed the sign.She had just kept riding.If that girl had missed the turn,she might never have caught up.The prize suddenly felt wrong in her hands. Hannah handed over the mountain bike to the shocked red-haired girl."This belongs to you,"Hannah said quietly."I knocked over the sign back there and didn't fix it.You would have won if it hadn't been for your bike chain and getting lost"The girl was smiling."No,"she said."It's all part of racing.You won fair and square."She pushed the bike back toward Hannah."Keep it. But next time,don't doubt yourself you earned this."Hannah smiled,finally feeling the weight lift from her shoulders. 听力原文： Text 1 M:How long does the battery last on a full charge? W:You can drive about 300 miles,but charging is the real issue-there aren't any stations close to us! M:Hmm...Still,it's way cheaper and greener than a gas car.It's hard to decide. Text 2 M:OK,try restarting it and see how it goes. W:Charles,you're a genius!The computer's working now.You should get a medal for this. M:It wasn't hard at all.Way easier than studying for the math test! Text 3 W:This book is a collection of food stories by famous Chinese writers.Lily would love it-she's always curious about Chinese food culture. M:It might be too hard for a Chinese beginner.We should find something more accessible. W:Good point.These cute chopsticks might encourage her to try Chinese food. Text 4 W:Hello,Mr Smith.Sorry to bother you.I'm Lucy,and I live in apartment 502.Ihave an important exam next week,so I plan to review my lessons this week.I was wondering ifyou could adjust your piano practice schedule at night. M:Oh,I'm really sorry if I've disturbed you.I'll avoid playing thepiano during quiet hours.Thanks for letting me know. W:Thank you so much for your understanding. Text 5 W:Sir,would you like to fill it up completely? M:Yes,I just bought this car,and I want to make sure it has plenty of gas for the weekend. W:Great!Would you like to pay by card or cash? M:By card,please. Text 6 W:Tim,have you finished your homework? M:Yes,Mom.I finished it a while ago.Now I'm writing a short story. W:A short story?You've loved listening to stories since you were little.What's it about? M:It's about a little girl who discovers a hidden world in her backyard.She meets magical creatures and goes on an adventure with them W:Wow,that sounds fascinating!Please show me the story when you're done. M:But Dad says I should focus on my studies and not waste too much time writing. W:I think as long as you finish your homework,you can do what you love.It's important to follow your passion.Just make sure you balance it with your schoolwork. M:Really?You mean it? W:Of course! M:Thanks,Mom Text 7 W:This bus is not very reliable.I've been here since 11:10 am but it still hasn't shown up. M:What time is it supposed to be here? W:Twenty past eleven,so I gave myself plenty of time.It's now twenty-five past eleven!It's really annoy ing,especially since my car broke down on the way home from work yesterday.Now the bus is my only way into town to do my weekly grocery shopping. M:I need to go to town to pick up a keyboard and a mouse for my computer.I usually shop online. But I have to finish an urgent report today and I need to get back in time for that.So this bus had better hurry up. W:Hang on-is it coming now,just past the medical center? M:Yes!Thank goodness for that! Text 8 M:Have you noticed how many movies are being remade these days? W:Yeah,it seems like Hollywood is running out of original ideas. M:They keep remaking classic movies from decades ago,and most of them just don't work the magic as the originals did. W:I actually enjoy some remakes.They introduce classic stories to younger generations who might not have seen the originals M:But shouldn't moviemakers focus on creating fresh,original stories?Aren't we just recycling the same plots over and over? W:I think there's value in both.Some remakes lend fresh perspectives to old stories while also keeping film history alive. M:Maybe,but I still believe we need more original content. Text 9 W:Today,we're talking about Douglas Adams,the sci-fi writer who seemed to predict our digital future decades before it became a reality.John Lloyd,his close friend,offers some insights. M:Douglas was extraordinary.Back in 1978,he imagined an electronic book that was basically a smartphone,complete with an enormous information resource-long before the Internet even existed.He predicted artificial intelligence,talking elevators,and technologies we now use daily. W:That sounds incredible.How did he manage to do that? M:He had an incredible imagination.And tech pioneers were huge fans.They were impressed by how accurately he predicted technological developments.His most famous work,The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy,wasn't just comedy-it was a vision of our future. W:Did he know how amazing his predictions were? M:Interestingly,no.Douglas found life incredibly challenging.Despite his brilliant mind,he constantly struggled with writing and never fully understood the extent of his influence on technology.Today,tech leaders still admire his work,and young people read his books as if they were written yesterday. W:A true creative genius,ahead of his time. M:Yes!Douglas created something timeless. Text 10 Thank you for your love and support.I'mreally sony to tellyou that the concert scheduled for this Saturday has to be postponed.I've been on tour for almost three months.It's been a wonderful journey,but it's also quite tiring.Unfortunately,last week I caught a severe cold that developed into a throat infection.The doctor says I need to rest for at least two weeks,or my condition could worsen. I know how much you've been looking forward to the concert,and I feel terrible about this.To make it up to you,everyone with a ticket for the original date will receive a special gift when they attend the rescheduled concert.Ifyou can't make it to the new date,you can get a full refund.I will provide daily updates on my health on my personal blog.The new concert date will be announced soon,so please keep an eye on our official social media accounts.Information on the ticket booking website is often delayed.Once again,I express my deepest apologies to you all and thank you for your understanding and support.2025~2026学年度第二学期期中质量调研 高二英语试题 2026.4 注意事项：1.本试卷满分150分，考试时间为120分钟。 2.答案一律写在答题卡上。考试结束时，上交答题卡。 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。 1.What are the speakers talking about? A.Buying a car. B.Going for a drive. C.Searching for gas stations. 2.What did Charles do? A.He took a test. B.He won a medal. C.He fixed a computer. 3.What are the speakers talking about? A.Eating Chinese food. B.Leaming Chinese. C.Picking out a gift. 4.What is the relationship between the speakers? A.Neighbors. B.Parent and child. C.Employer and employee. 5.Where does the conversation probably take place? A.At a parking lot. B.At a gas station. C.At a car repair shop. 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 is the boy doing now? A.Doing his homework. B.Writing a short story. C.Listening to a story. 7.What does Mom suggest Tim do? A.Focus on studies. B.Do whatever he likes. C.Balance his hobby with study. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8.How long has the woman been waiting for the bus? A.For 10 minutes. B.For 15 minutes. C.For 20 minutes. 9.Why is the woman going to town? A.To get to work. B.To go shopping. C.To buy office supplies. 高二英语第1页（共10页） 10.What will the man do later today? A.Work on a report. B.Repair his computer. C.Visit the medical center. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11.What is the purpose of remaking movies according to the woman? A.To train new moviemakers. B.To celebrate classic movies. C.To attract young audiences. 12.What does the woman expect from remakes? A.Historical stories. B.Different perspectives. C.Business successes. 13.What is the man's attitude toward movie remakes? A.Critical. B.Uncertain C.Favorable. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14.What did Douglas Adams predict in 1978? A.A space elevator. B.A talking network. C.An electronic book. 15.What does John Lloyd say about Douglas Adams'work? A.It had an impact on real-world technology B.It led to the invention of the Internet. C.It has reshaped science fiction. 16.What did Douglas Adams think of life? A.Interesting. B.Challenging. C.Boring 17.What do the speakers admire most about Douglas Adams'writing? A.Accurate predictions. B.Extraordinary writing skills C.Its focus on real-life problems. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18.What is the purpose of the monologue(独白)？ A.To make some considerations. B.To announce the delay of a concert. C.To encourage people to buy more tickets. 19.What can we learn about the speaker? A.He caught a bad cold.B.He is going on a trip. C.He is planning to retire. 20.Who is the speaker mainly talking to? A.The concert organizers.B.The media C.The fans 高二英语第2页（共10页) 第二部分阅读理解（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） A A Journey Through Time:The Pyramids of Latin America When you picture pyramids,chances are your mind travels to Egypt.But the majority of the world's pyramids are actually located in Latin America,which tell stories of ancient advanced civilizations. Pyramid of the Sun (in Teotihuacan,Mexico) As the third-largest pyramid in the world,it stands about 65 meters tall,which is amazing considering the limited technology and tools available to its builders.This pyramid is believed to be a central site for religioust(宗教的)ceremonies and astronomical observations. Temple of the Jaguar (in Tikal,Guatemala) This temple's structure is decorated with carvings picturing jaguars,considered powerful spiritual beings in Maya culture.The temple's steep steps and dramatic design symbolized the connection between heaven and earth.Some temples held ceremonies to keep the universe in balance and please the gods. Temple of Kukulcan (in Chichen Itza,Mexico) This incredible structure is not just a building,but a splendid example of mathematical and astronomical precision.The Maya designed this pyramid with 365 steps,one for each day of the year.The temple is dedicated to Kukulcan,the snake god,a key figure in both Maya and Aztec cultures.During the equinoxes(),the sun makes a shadow like a snake moving down the stairs.This event reflects the god's arrival for the spring planting season and his departure after the harvest. Pyramid of the Magician (in Uxmal,Mexico) Unlike most pyramids,which have straight sides,this unique structure has rounded edges and stands at an unusually sharp angle.This not only challenges visitors with difficult climb but also rewards them with breathtaking views of the city.The temple on top was used to communicate with gods and ensure good harvests. These brilliant structures have stood for ages and continue to attract millions of tourists and historians, all eager to unlock the secrets of the past. 21.Which pyramid best illustrates the builders'advanced knowledge of astronomy? A.Pyramid of the Sun. B.Temple of the Jaguar. C.Temple of Kukulcan. D.Pyramid of the Magician. 22.What is typical of Pyramid of the Magician? A.Its unique architectural style. B.Its impressive historical origin. C.Its significant religious function. D.Its remarkable astronomical precision. 23.What do the four pyramids have in common? A.They are located in Mexico. B.They were used for religious purposes. C.They feature animal carvings or symbols. D.They were built for astronomical observation. 高二英语第3页（共10页) B The most memorable taxi ride of my life occurred in 2016.I talked with the driver about our jobs. When I mentioned mine:how I use instruments to try to detect signs of life on other planets,he said"I wonder if there could be alien(外星人)taxi drivers out there? At first,I found the question silly,but then I realized that it was rather deep-it touched on humanity's undying fascination with"little green men"from the great beyond. Aliens have fascinated humankind for long.In the 16th century,Italian philosopher Giordano Bruno imagined planets with superior beings orbiting distant stars.French writer Bernard LeBovier de Fontenelle's Comversations on the Plurality of Worlds shocked 17th-century Europe with discussions of intelligent life on the Moon. Today,we have telescopes and spacecraft that can explore other worlds up close.In the future, advances in technology will allow us to search even further.We have many pressing Earth problems from environmental challenges to regional conflicts.Why,then,do we let our attention be taken by the thought of faraway creatures? This fascination can't be explained by science or hope for companionship from space.The only answer I've found is the sense of wonder aliens offer us.It's a heady mixture of the familiar-the idea of living things,like us,wrestling with their situation in the universe and the problems of existence-with the ethereal,the excitement of something unexpected,different,maybe a shiver of fear. That sense of wonder about what's"out there"may allow us to temporarily forget about earthly problems.It's a way that protects us from being constantly flooded by bad news.And there may even be something of a coming together of human minds,across cultures and nations,when we all turn our eyes to places and creatures bey ond Earth. I don't know if any of us will ever witness humanity's first contact with aliens,but perhaps we don't need to.Perhaps the mere thought of creatures out there is enough to draw us out of our every day concerns, and fill us with expectation of what the universe might teach us. 24.Why were Giordano Bruno and Fontenelle mentioned in Paragraph 3? A.To introduce modern space technology B.To prove aliens do exist in outer space. C.To explain ancient space observations. D.To show long-standing alien fascination. 25.What does the underlined word "ethereal'probably mean? A.Mysterious and otherworldly B.Simple and ordinary. C.Frightening and dangerous. D.Scientific and logical. 26.Why do we wonder about aliens? A.To prepare for future contact. B.To gain a brief escape from reality C.To solve pressing Earth problems. D.To find new scientific evidence. 27.What does the author think of searching for alien life? A.It's a waste of resources. B.He expects the near-future encounter. C.It's the business of scientists. D.He values the sense of wonder it brings. 高二英语第4页（共10页) C Suffer from procrastination(拖延)？Your“motivation brake(刹车)”might be to blame,according to a study on monkeys,which helped researchers discover a brain circuit()that stops us from starting stressful tasks. The motivation brake involves two regions-called the ventral striatum (VS)and the ventral pallidum (VP)-which are both located deep in the brain.The VS is involved in reward and motivation -if you've discovered you're out of milk,you might decide it's worth facing the rain so you don't have to eat dry cereal.Then,the VS passes that information onto the VP,which can turn that motivation into action.Your shoes and coat go on,and you step out the door.Alternatively,if the rain looks horrible,the VS might judge the task a stressful one and tell the VP to keep you comfortable indoors. That's what the researchers discovered when they trained monkeys to perform two different tasks, each with a reward at the end,but one involved an unpleasant puff()of air to the face.When the scientists invited the monkeys to complete a reward-only task,most got started without hesitating.But if they knew an air puff was heading their way,the monkeys often held back.The researchers then used a technique called chemogenetics-where scientists temporarily change specific cells using drugs or other tools-to dampen the monkeys'motivation brakes.With the connection between the VS and VP regions weakened,the monkeys became more willing to begin the tasks that involved an air puff. The scientists proposed it might be possible to develop treatments that target human motivation brakes,but warned that it was too risky to start right now. "Over-weakening the motivation brake could lead to undue risk-taking,"said Dr Kenichi Amemori, associate professor of neuroscience at Kyoto University and the study's lead author.He added that further research and discussions about morals would be needed"to determine how and when such adjustments should be used..” 28.What role does the ventral pallidum (VP)play in the motivation brake? A.It judges whether a task is stressful B.It stores memories of unpleasant experiences. C.It transforms motivation into actual behavior. D.It produces chemicals to calm down the brain. 29.What is the main finding of the monkey experiment? A.Reward size affects the speed of action. B.Weakening brake helps start unpleasant tasks. C.Chemogenetics can remove procrastination. D.Negative expectations lead to behavioral hesitation 30.What is Dr KenichiAmemori's attitude to developing treatments of human motivation brake? A.Careful. B.Doubtful. C.Enthusiastic. D.Certain. 31.What is the main purpose of the passage? A.To explore how to overcome procrastination. B.To argue for weakening the motivation brake. C.To introduce a brain circuit that blocks task-starting. D.To compare different treatments for procrastination. 高二英语第5页（共10页) D What if your teen's best friend weren't human?A recent report says 72 percent of teens surveyed have used artificial-intelligence chatbot companions,and 33 percent have friendships with them. The language that AI companions use,the responses they offer and the understanding they convey can make users think they truly care about them.They are programmed to give users the experience of a real connection.If you're a teenager who is lonely or struggling to make friends,AI chatbots may be able to provide much needed companionship. But are they safe? In 2024 a woman in Florida charged the company that owns Character AI that the aI companion encouraged her 14-year-old son to kill himself.Then there's privacy:many AI companions contain many data trackers,and the information they collect might be used to trick people into thinking a chatbot is their soulmate,encouraging negative or harmful behaviors. So what do you do? Remind kids that human friends offer so much AI companions don't.In real life,friendships are challenging,and that is good.Friends give children relationship practice.They might be fun but frustrated, or boring but loyal.A child has to learn to take into account their friend's personalities,and keep the friendship going.Maybe most importantly,they learn how valuable friends are when things get tough. For example,in case of bullying,a friend's support is priceless. If your kids are curious about AI companions,educate them.Good information can increase their doubt and awareness about why these programs exist and are often free.AI companions can be very supportive;they're hardly envious,and rarely accuse you of ignoring their needs.But they won't teach you how to handle things when they drop you for a new best friend or when they develop an interest that you just can't share.Discussing profit motives,personal security risks,and social or emotional risks doesn't guarantee that a teenager won't go online and get an aI friend,but it will at least plant the seeds of healthy doubt. 32.Why do teens view AI chatbots as real friends? A.They offer advice on making friends. B.They act as if they really understand. C.They have the same interests as users. D.They help expand kids'social circles. 33.What is mainly discussed about AI friends in Paragraph 4? A.Their educational value. B.Their business models. C.Their potential dangers. D.Their technical progress. 34.What should parents encourage their kids to do? A.Think twice about AI friendship. B.Abandon human friends for AI ones. C.Seek emotional support from AI. D.Stop using all AI chatbots immediately. 35.Which of the following might be the best title? A.Are AI chatbots healthy for teens? B.Why Teens Turn to AI for Friendship? C.Can AI chatbots replace human friends? D.Why Parents Ban AI Friends Entirely? 高二英语第6页（共10页) 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。其中有两项为多余选项。 There's a wrapper half-sunk in the mud under the bush.Each time I grab it with my litter-picker, another piece tears off.36 Then I move on. I'm volunteering with a group at my local park.They perform arange of tasks,but today we're litter- picking.When our bags are full,we gather for a break,drinking tea and eating apples.I arrived this morning feeling depressed,but this simple,repetitive and collective act has comforted me. It's assumed that the best way to lift your spirits when you're feeling down is to do something nice for yourself.37 I did not know this when I signed up with the conservation group. What I did know was that I was feeling deeply upset about ecological crisis.It was a social worker I was seeing who switched me on to the idea of volunteering.He gave me three rules:make it simple, immediate and collaborative.38 After that,our team of volunteers put up bat-boxes,created new paths,and filled the dried-up pond. Psychologists call the mental boost from volunteering the "helper's high".And I did feel that lift, which soon led me to sign up to volunteer at other places.Every time I volunteered,I would come home feeling better-lifted by the fresh air,the natural environment and the company.39 I was taking action,leaming new skills,and feeling part of something meaningful. 40 But I remind myself of what British author Isabel Losada writes:"Don't be discouraged by people saying your actions are just a drop in the ocean.What's an ocean except millions upon millions of drops?"That first attempt to volunteer was four years ago,and I've not stopped since. A.The work itself was not always easy,though. B.I continue until all the pieces are in my bin liner C.I didn't mind if the tasks were tiring or repetitive. D.It's never certain whether small actions amount to real impact. E.However,research suggests that helping behaviors work better. F.I sometimes still wonder if we're really making a difference here. G.That's how,a week later,I found myself litter-picking in the local park. 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。 In the 195Os,a family that owned a farm near Beulah kept a bull(公牛)chained to an elm(揄树). The bull 41 around the tree,dragging a heavy iron chain,which wore a groove()in the bark.The groove 42 over time. Years later,the family took the bull away.They cut the chain,leaving a ring around the tree and one link still 43 Then one year agricultural disaster struck Michigan in the form of Dutch Elm Disease.All the elm 高二英语第7页（共10页) trees along the road to the farm became infected and died.Everyone believed the old elm would be the 44 The family considered cutting it down for firewood before it died.But they 45 couldn't bring themselves to do it.It was as if the old tree had become a family friend.So they decided to let 46 take its course 47,the tree didn't die.No one could understand why it was the only elm still standing in the area. Plant experts came to 48 the tree.They noticed the scar left by the iron chain,now almost completely 49 by new bark.The experts 50 that it was the chain that saved the elm's life. The tree must have absorbed so much iron from the chain that it became 51 to the virus. Sometimes,our deepest wounds become the 52 of our greatest strength.As Earnest Hemingway put it,"Life breaks us all,but 53,many of us are strongest at the broken places."The old elm tree stood as a living 54 ofthis truth-its scar was not a mark of weakness,but of 55 41.A.paced B.ran C.hung D.hurried 42.A.disappeared B.deepened C.surrounded D.flattened 43.A.turning up B.falling off C.sticking out D.hanging down 44.A.lucky B.last C.safe D.next 45.A.simply B.actually C.slightly D.suddenly 46.A.decision B.nature C.disaster D.choice 47.A.Predictably B.Certainly C.Amazingly D.Presently 48.A.observe B.protect C.treat D.identify 49.A.destroyed B.covered C.removed D.damaged 50.A.doubted B.forgot C.concluded D.wondered 51.A.immune B.sensitive C.exposed D.responsive 52.A.reminder B.source C.symbol D.barrier 53.A.formerly B.constantly C.afterwards D.moreover 54.A.lesson B.cause C.proof D.exception 55.A.survival B.death C.failure D.luck 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。 Way finding,or navigating using natural signs,is how humans have found their way for most of our existence.It's 56 enabled the Aboriginals,Arab nomads,and Inuit to journey across seemingly unchanging yet shifting landscapes of land,desert and ice. Their traditional navigation is about using everything in nature.The North Star is very 57 (rely) when you sail north of the equator.As you approach it,it seems to rise 58 (high)in the sky,roughly matching your change in latitude(纬度). But because stars aren't always visible,navigators leam to steer in other ways too.Wind direction is 高二英语第8页（共10页) an important signal,and so are certain species of bird,59 allow them to estimate how close they are to land.For example,the brown noddy typically seeks food within 64 kilometers.60 signal is ocean wells-waves formed by weather systems,such as trade winds ()Small changes in the direction of the waves can indicate the 61 (present)and position of an island. Whatever the signals,the key to successful way finding is to pay attention to your surroundings.This 62(become)increasingly difficult in today's device-focused world.Many of us tend to grab our phones the instant we find ourselves waiting. Some argue that natural navigation skills aren't needed in the age of GPS.But that's a little like saying cooking is 63(necessary)as there's fast food.Explorer Tristan Gooley explains,"Natural navigation is like a puzzle.You bring together pieces of information 64(make)sense of something wider.There's no other art I can think of 65 you can exercise your brain in such a positive way.” 第四部分书面表达（共两节，满分40分) 第一节应用文写作（满分15分） 假定你是李华，你校将举行主题为“烽火青春，责任启航”的十八岁成人仪式，并在校英文 报开设了“A letter to my parents'”征文专栏。请你写一封信参与征文，内容包括： 1.成年的感受； 2.父母对你影响最深的一件事： 3.对未来责任的承诺。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右： 2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Dear Mom and Dad, Thank you for your endless love.I love you. Yours, Li Hua 第二节读后续写（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。 Hannah tightened her helmet as the announcer called junior racers to the start line.She had butterflies in her stomach.First prize was a mountain bike.On a bike like that,she'd fly through the woods. 高二英语第9页（共10页) The race began. The lead-out,a man in a bright orange shirt with the words Follow Me printed on his back,started pedaling(踩踏板)down the dirt road.The racers followed close behind. On a section of single track,the lead-out gathered speed.A red-haired girl rolled in behind him. Hannah pulled up behind the girl.They crossed a wooden bridge.The lead-out and the girl disappeared behind trees.When Hannah glanced over her shoulder,she saw nobody behind her. Hannah watched for the orange arrows marking the course and biked through the muddy fields."The girl might get tired,"she thought.Then Hannah saw her.At the edge of the forest,the girl was kneeling by her bike,the lead-out next to her.The girl must have gotten a flat tyre.Hannah biked faster,ignoring the downhill.She wiped the sweat from her eyes,breathless.The lead-out noticed her and jumped on his bike.Hannah was close enough now to see the girl putting the chain on the chain ring. Hannah felt a surge of energy as she followed the lead-out past the girl into the woods.Maybe she could win. In the middle of a small grassland,Hannah looked back.The girl was coming up behind her at a crazy speed. Hannah pedaled closer to the lead-out.They entered the woods again,the lead-out now far ahead, disappearing around a bend.Reaching a fork ()she saw no lead-out,just an orange arrow pointing left.When she turned,her foot slipped off the pedal,and she accidentally kicked the sign over."I need to stop and fix the sign,"she thought."The other racers might get lost." 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。 But even as she was thinking this,her feet kept moving faster and faster. Hannah handed over the mountain bike to the shocked red-haired girl. 高二英语第10页（共10页)