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民乐一中2025-2026学年第二学期高二年级期中考试 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。每段录音读两遍。 1. What is Tina going to do tomorrow? A. Watch TV. B. Meet her teacher. C. Hand in her homework. 2. What will Mary do in the competition? A. Play the piano. B. Work as a hostess. C. Sing along with Jane. 3. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At home. B. In a school. C. In a hospital. 4. What is the problem with the curtains? A. They are not thick. B. They can't be opened. C. They don't fit the window. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. A restaurant. B. Weekend plans. C. The busy 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 段录音，回答第 6、7 题。 6. What was the speakers' original plan for the evening? A. Eating out. B. Buying some candles. C. Having dinner at home. 7. How does the woman sound in the end? A. Annoyed. B. Worried. C. Pleased. 听第 7 段录音，回答第 8、9 题。 8. Why did Eric leave the classroom ahead of time this morning? A. He misread the time. B. He found the test quite easy. C. He missed the writing part. 9. What can we say about Eric? A. He's modest. B. He's proud. C. He's selfless. 听第 8 段录音，回答第 10 至 12 题。 10. What problem does Jessie have? A. She has a difficult client. B. She can't get through to her manager. C. She is unable to find important data. 11. When will David probably come back home? A. At 8: 15 a.m. B. At 8: 45 a.m. C. At 9: 15 a.m. 12. What do we know about David and Jessie? A. They're family. B. They're colleagues. C. They're neighbors. 听第 9 段录音，回答第 13 至 16 题。 13. How many children does the woman have? A. One. B. Two. C. Three. 14. What is the probable relationship between Steven and the woman? A. Brother and sister. B. Husband and wife. C. Father and daughter. 15. What did the woman do on Newport Beach? A. She sailed. B. She read. C. She swam. 16. Which place does the woman recommend most? A. Southern Californian beach. B. Newport Beach. C. The Universal Studio. 听第 10 段录音，回答第 17 至 20 题。 17. Who is the speaker talking to? A. Parents. B. Scientists. C. Students. 18. What percentage of people are likely to be short-sighted by 2050? A. 25%. B. 40%. C. 50%. 19. What is the key factor in nearsightedness according to some scientists? A. Gene. B. Lifestyle. C. Wrong glasses. 20. What will the speaker talk about next? A. How to conduct a survey. B. How to prevent nearsightedness. C. How to find out nearsightedness early. 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 Live events have the power to create positive changes and build community. Volunteering at local events offers opportunities to make a difference while gaining valuable experiences. Here are some volunteer opportunities across the United States where you can have a meaningful impact. Beach Cleanup Join the Coastal Corridor Alliance to clean up the Santa Ana River Coastal Corridor and help restore the habitats it supports. Volunteers will gather to remove pollution from the area, which drains water and waste from three counties into the Pacific Ocean. It’s also an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. Date and Time: Saturday, January 25 Location: Newport Lifeguard Tower 74 Family Volunteering at Brooklyn Book Bodegas Families with children aged 10-17 are invited to volunteer together at Brooklyn Book Bodegas. During this event, volunteers will stamp and sort donated books that will be distributed to local communities. Please note that registration is required beforehand, as spots are limited. Date and Time: Sunday, January 19 Location: Brooklyn Book Bodegas, 141 Flushing Ave Foodwise Volunteer Orientation Join Foodwise’s volunteer orientation to learn about their mission of connecting people to fresh, local food through education and farmers’ markets. The session will cover sustainable food systems, the organization’s values, and available volunteer opportunities. Date and Time: Wednesday, January 22 Location: ferry Building, 1 ferry Building Give Warmth DC: 3rd Annual MLK Day of Service In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, this event encourages volunteers to support unhoused neighbors by distributing winter essentials. The service project is part of a larger effort to create a positive impact for the homeless community. Please keep in mind that you need to sign up beforehand due to the limited number of seats. Date and Time: Saturday, January 25 Location: Vera Cocina & Bar,2002 Fenwick Street Northeast 1. What can volunteers do at the Beach Cleanup event? A. Learn about sustainable food systems. B. Distribute winter essentials to the homeless. C. Stamp and sort books for local communities. D. Remove pollution and enjoy the outdoor scenery. 2. What events require registration in advance? A. Beach Cleanup & Give Warmth DC B. Foodwise Volunteer Orientation & Beach Cleanup C. Family Volunteering at Brooklyn Book Bodegas & Give Warmth DC D. Foodwise Volunteer Orientation & Family Volunteering at Brooklyn Book Bodegas 3. What is the main purpose of the events listed in the text? A. To promote local tourism. B. To celebrate special holidays. C. To raise funds for a new charity. D. To encourage volunteer participation. B When I was younger, I couldn’t wait to escape from Ramsgate, the harbor town where I grew up on the Isle of Thanet. It could feel small: the same faces in the same places, and where a new café or gallery was often met with doubt. There was this apparent insistence that life was fine as it was. But for a teenager itching to see more, that lack of curiosity was disheartening. So I left. I headed north for a four-year academic journey from York to Durham. After university, having played at newspapers, I made the move to London to do it for real. But the reality was tough. I struggled to contribute to various dailies before periods on staff at both magazines and newspapers. In my twenties, I threw myself into city life: sampling Mediterranean restaurants, navigating around on the Tube, and staying out late with friends. For a while, it was enough. Then it became too much. In and among the sharing plates, I found myself on an unending rat race of moving faster and needing to earn more — just to keep up. Rents in London were pressing, apartments were tiny, yet the dream of owning one felt like a cruel joke. As I got older, trips back to Thanet opened my eyes to what I had left behind. Mainly, it was the sea. Wide yellow sands and even the touch of salt in the air, ordinary in childhood, suddenly felt appealing. But I also started to miss the beat of small-town life: waving to people on the street, noticing whose garden was overgrown, finding charm even in the pubs I had once dismissed. What’s more, where I’d once hurried to leave, others are now rushing to arrive. Artists, creatives, and technologists have been priced out of London and are pouring to Thanet, bringing new ideas and drive. Now, when I head back home, I feel a mixture of pride and mild wonder: the place I once thought I’d outgrown has had a facelift I wasn’t expecting. I’ll keep returning to Thanet, with eager willingness. Each visit reminds me that places, like people, can grow without losing their essence. I’ve come to love Thanet as more than just the home I left; it is now the place it continues to become. 4. Why did the author want to leave Ramsgate? A. It offered few job opportunities. B. It lacked modern entertainment. C. It stuck to values he disagreed with. D. It failed to satisfy his desire to explore. 5. Which of the following best summarizes the author’s life in London? A. Rich in possibilities. B. Socially diverse. C. Filled with challenges. D. Financially stressful. 6. What can we learn about the author’s bond with Thanet over time? A. It remains stable and strong. B. It is influenced by public opinions. C. It shifts from rejection to reconnection. D. It is shaped by his childhood experience. 7. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. The Sea in Memory B. Four Years Up North C. The Hometown Out of Reach D. A Growing Place, a Growing Me C It might seem strange that in an information-rich world, people often try their best to avoid finding out about certain things. Whether it’s skipping a follow-up doctor’s appointment or refusing to read an unsettling news article, this tendency has a name: “the Ostrich (鸵鸟) Effect,” just like the bird supposedly burying its head in the sand. Researchers at the University of Chicago set out to understand when and why this occurs. In one experiment, children aged from 5 to 10 were asked to imagine their favorite and least favorite candy. Then came the choice: Would they like to watch a video about why eating that candy was bad for their teeth? Children at the age of 5 or 6 wanted to know — good or bad, the information itself was exciting. Older children, however, hesitated. They were much less interested in hearing about the downsides of their favorite treat, though they had no problem learning why their least favorite candy was bad. So why do children transform from fearless learners into strategic avoiders? The answer lies in emotions. Information is not neutral (中立的) — it often carries consequences for how we feel. News about our health, abilities, or beliefs can trigger disappointment, anxiety, or shame. By avoiding knowledge, people protect themselves, at least in the short term, from negative emotions. Saving ourselves from pain can be protective, yet when avoidance becomes habitual, the costs can outweigh the benefits. At a personal level, refusing to learn important medical information can endanger health. At a societal level, avoidance may entrench political divides or stubborn mindsets. When people deliberately tune out perspectives that challenge their worldview, they lose opportunities for growth, understanding, and connection. At its core, the Ostrich Effect reveals something deeply human. We are curious creatures, but also fragile ones. We want to know, yet we fear what knowing might mean. This push and pull shapes our decisions every day. This is why researchers stress the importance of teaching children not only to embrace curiosity, but also to develop resilience (韧性) and always grab the chance to learn, adapt, and succeed. 8. Which of the following shows the “Ostrich Effect”? A. A patient checking drug side effects. B. A player blaming others for his failure. C. A runner dropping out of a fierce race. D. A student refusing to check his test scores. 9. Why does the “Ostrich Effect” occur? A. To build up self-confidence. B. To avoid psychological pain. C. To screen useless information. D. To develop independent thinking. 10. What does the underlined word “entrench” in paragraph 4 mean? A. deepen. B. create. C. remove. D. settle. 11. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Information Explosion: A Modern Crisis B. The Ostrich Effect: Why We Avoid Facts C. Emotions: The Key to Strategic Learning D. The Ostrich Effect: Comfort Comes First D Scientists have long explored to turn the mechanical energy of raindrops into electricity. However, traditional droplet (液滴) generators have problems like being heavy, expensive, and hard to make in large sizes. A team from Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics has created a new floating droplet electricity generator. It uses water in its structure, making it lighter, cheaper and more eco-friendly. Unlike most existing generators that use solid platforms and metal electrode (电极), the new device floats on water. Water here works both as a support and a conductive electrode. This special design cuts the device’s weight by about 80% and its cost by nearly half, while it still produces as much electricity as traditional systems. When a raindrop hits the floating layer of the generator, the water below takes in the impact and helps the drop spread out. At the same time, ions (离子) in the water carry electric charges. Together, these things let the generator make about 250 volts of electricity from one raindrop. The generator also has smart drainage holes. These holes use water’s surface tension to remove extra water without letting it flow back, so the generator works stably. It can also work well in different temperatures and salt levels, even in natural lake water. Its special structure makes it strong enough for bad environments. Another advantage of this new technology is its capacity for large-scale production. Researchers built a 0.3-square-meter model, which is much bigger than earlier ones. It can power 50 LEDs at the same time and charge small batteries in minutes. This means it could be used to power small electronic devices and sensors on lakes or near the sea, without taking up any land. Professor Wanlin Guo, who led the study, said this “nature-integrated” design is a big step for cheap and light hydropower systems. These systems can work with solar and wind power. Besides making electricity, the technology can also help monitor water environments, like powering sensors that check water quality. Of course, there are still challenges. For example, raindrops fall unevenly, and the generator’s long-term outdoor use needs more testing. But this floating generator is still an important progress for practical hydropower use. 12. What is the main advantage of the floating generator over traditional ones? A. It uses eco-friendly metal electrodes. B. It produces higher voltage per raindrop. C. It works efficiently in desert environments. D. It reduces weight and cost significantly. 13. What’s Paragraph 3 mainly about? A. The materials used to make the new generator. B. The working environment of the new generator. C. The working principle and strengths of the new generator. D. The differences between the new generator and traditional ones. 14. The 0.3-square-meter model in Para 4 demonstrates ________. A. the generator’s powerful capacity B. the larger size of traditional versions C. the reliability of outdoor operations D. the ability to monitor the water quality 15. What is the author’s attitude toward the new generator? A. Doubtful about its practical value. B. Unconcerned about its technical details. C. Cautiously optimistic about its future use. D. Confident that it will replace other energy sources. 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。 Beat the heat — How to stay cool when temperatures soar Maybe you’re one of those people who peel off a sweater when everyone else is complaining that it’s chilly. ____16____ The point is, there’s no single temperature that can be pinpointed (明确指出) as comfortable for everyone. “What temperature people start to become uncomfortable at is really individual and variable,” says S. Tony Wolf, PhD, assistant professor at the University of Georgia. ____17____ It also relies on things like humidity and air flow. Plus, combinations of factors unique to individuals — age, gender, body mass, medical conditions and medications — affect how we experience temperature. And fortunately, there are many things we can do to stay comfortable in spite of the heat. ____18____ “Sweating is how we regulate heat,” says Robert Kenefick, PhD, professor at the University of Massachusetts. “Drinking plain, cool water or fluids with electrolytes (like sports drinks) helps.” Choose clothing that’s right — light fabrics, light colors — and loose. Loose clothing allows for better airflow and helps keep you cool. ____19____ Keep windows covered with shades, blinds or curtains. Think of how a car with closed windows heats up when left sitting in sunlight — it’s called the greenhouse effect. The same thing can happen at home if uncovered windows trap sunlight and heat inside. Keep a spray bottle handy. Spraying yourself with cool or cold water and then sitting or standing near a fan can help your body evaporate (蒸发) sweat and dissipate (消散) heat through your skin. ____20____ “The more of your body surface areas that you cool, the better off you're going to be,” says Wolf. A. Drink plenty of water. B. If you are really hot, take a cold bath or shower. C. Use fans to keep the air constantly flowing indoors. D. Go out earlier in the day when it’s cooler or later at night. E. But workout clothing made from new fabrics is also a good choice. F. In fact, our perception of heat and cold doesn’t just depend on the temperature. G. Or maybe you’re the person who’s putting on a sweater when others say it’s too hot. 第三部分 语言运用(共三节，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，选出最佳选项。 “It’s cancer.” I’ll never forget the day my mom said those words to me last year. The diagnosis struck me as an unimaginable shock at that time. In response, I instinctively did what many in my situation might — I attempted to escape it. I kept myself busy by day and turned to TV to ____21____ my mind at night. ____22____, avoidance provided no refuge. Gradually, I realized that I was not navigating this alone. In fact, some of my close friends had gone through similar ____23____. We opened up, shared our stories, and in that ____24____, they offered advice and I ____25____ them for strength. In April, things grew more severe. During a long, quiet drive, she revealed that her condition had worsened — the cancer had ____26____ throughout her body. My world came crashing down. ____27____ someone while they’re still alive is a unique kind of pain that I wouldn’t wish upon anyone. It felt like a constant battle between grasping at fragile hope and bracing for the ____28____ possible outcome. After a while, I began to get tired of the emotional roller-coaster I was on, so I looked for moments of joy. I devoted myself to being truly ____29____ with my mother and try to re-engage with the world outside. Slowly, I began to feel like my old self again, but ____30____ and tougher. Now more than a year after my mom’s ____31____ diagnosis, it is with profound relief and happiness that I can share she is doing remarkably well and is almost cancer-____32____. This journey has ____33____ changed my understanding of life’s fragility and value. Today, I wake each morning with a slightly deeper ____34____ for the sunlight. Each day, when I say goodbye to my mother before school, I hug her for just a little longer. Every moment is a ____35____. 21. A. occupy B. numb C. refresh D. engage 22. A. Nevertheless B. Regardless C. Accordingly D. Consequently 23. A. adventures B. experiments C. experiences D. failures 24. A. atmosphere B. gathering C. dialogue D. exchange 25. A. leaned on B. listened to C. learned from D. held onto 26. A. moved B. erupted C. advanced D. spread 27. A. Longing for B. Mourning for C. Worrying about D. Suffering from 28. A. best B. idealist C. worst D. hardest 29. A. gentle B. patient C. attentive D. present 30. A. calmer B. stronger C. wiser D. harder 31. A. initial B. identical C. intensive D. intentional 32. A. clear B. free C. gone D. cured 33. A. instantly B. temporarily C. barely D. fundamentally 34. A. awareness B. affection C. appreciation D. admiration 35. A. miracle B. prize C. blessing D. privilege 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。 “Love You, Old Self” — this simple phrase ____36____ (become) a source of warmth and a popular saying among young people across China in recent years. By posting photos of a homemade meal or a morning coffee with this caption, they transform small, daily acts ____37____ a shared ritual of self-kindness. ____38____ (praise) as one of the kindest trends, its meaning runs deep. The key lies in calling oneself “Old Self”, ____39____ friendly nickname that allows one to step back and speak to oneself with the kindness usually reserved for a close friend. This trend’s ____40____ (popular) is no accident, as today’s youth navigate overwhelming pressure, including the ____41____ (end) cycle of exams and fierce competition for university places and jobs. For instance, a Beijing high school student writes “Love You, Old Self” in her notebook to calm herself after a tough exam. Within this contest, ____42____ (turn) to this gentle self-compassion has become a vital way to cope. Crucially, this practice is far from an excuse to shy away from challenges ____43____ a solid foundation for building greater resilience. To “Love You, Old Self” is to acknowledge one’s own efforts, to permit necessary rest, and thus ____44____ (find) a sustainable balance. It is a low-cost but powerful tool for emotional stability. And young people have realized what they truly need is internal self-compassion rather than external validation. Ultimately, this gentle, steady power fosters inner peace and affirms a profound truth ____45____ genuine care for others begins with compassion for oneself. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 （满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你校英语报正就“选修课应是基于学科发展还是兴趣爱好?”这一话题征集稿件。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： (1) 你的观点； (2) 说明理由。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为100个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Elective Courses: Subject-based or Interest-oriented? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 （满分25分） 47. 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据短文。 A Great Monday Monday started out well. I woke up on time, ate breakfast and did some last-minute studying for my first hour math test. I was confident of getting good grades. Then I left my house. Ten minutes later, I got on school bus with my friends. We were busy chatting about how we spent our weekend. At one stop, Fat Ryan got on hurriedly. He tripped (绊倒) over someone’s foot accidentally and THUMP! He fell down onto the floor. Every one of us on the bus looked on and laughed crazily. Ryan struggled to his feet, dusted (擦灰) off his jacket and made his way to an empty seat. He tried to laugh with us, but his face was burning with embarrassment (尴尬). The rest of the morning flew by. I did well in my math test. I read two more chapters of To Kill a Mockingbird in English class. It wasn’t long before we heard the lunch bell. I met my friends from the cheerleading (拉拉队) team in the dining hall. Then I couldn’t help but notice Ryan a few tables away, sitting all alone. He caught me looking. I smiled at him quickly and looked away. When we had finished eating, we went out to the courtyard to practice a cheer we would do at that night’s football game. After much practice, we finally managed to do the cheer perfectly. We decided to practice it again one last time. Again, just like the rest of my day so far, the cheer was going great. I raised my leg for one last toe (脚趾) touch. RIIPPP! I felt my jeans broken, in the middle of my backside (臀部). I froze (呆住). I had no idea what to do but stand still. Then I heard people burst out laughing and I saw them pointing at my torn jeans. Trying to cover myself with my hands, I tried to laugh too, but I felt tears begin to well up in my eyes. 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。 Then I saw Ryan running towards me. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ That night, after the cheer at the football game, I found Ryan. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 民乐一中2025-2026学年第二学期高二年级期中考试 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。每段录音读两遍。 1. What is Tina going to do tomorrow? A. Watch TV. B. Meet her teacher. C. Hand in her homework. 2. What will Mary do in the competition? A. Play the piano. B. Work as a hostess. C. Sing along with Jane. 3. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At home. B. In a school. C. In a hospital. 4. What is the problem with the curtains? A. They are not thick. B. They can't be opened. C. They don't fit the window. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. A restaurant. B. Weekend plans. C. The busy 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 段录音，回答第 6、7 题。 6. What was the speakers' original plan for the evening? A. Eating out. B. Buying some candles. C. Having dinner at home. 7. How does the woman sound in the end? A. Annoyed. B. Worried. C. Pleased. 听第 7 段录音，回答第 8、9 题。 8. Why did Eric leave the classroom ahead of time this morning? A. He misread the time. B. He found the test quite easy. C. He missed the writing part. 9. What can we say about Eric? A. He's modest. B. He's proud. C. He's selfless. 听第 8 段录音，回答第 10 至 12 题。 10. What problem does Jessie have? A. She has a difficult client. B. She can't get through to her manager. C. She is unable to find important data. 11. When will David probably come back home? A. At 8: 15 a.m. B. At 8: 45 a.m. C. At 9: 15 a.m. 12. What do we know about David and Jessie? A. They're family. B. They're colleagues. C. They're neighbors. 听第 9 段录音，回答第 13 至 16 题。 13. How many children does the woman have? A. One. B. Two. C. Three. 14. What is the probable relationship between Steven and the woman? A. Brother and sister. B. Husband and wife. C. Father and daughter. 15. What did the woman do on Newport Beach? A. She sailed. B. She read. C. She swam. 16. Which place does the woman recommend most? A. Southern Californian beach. B. Newport Beach. C. The Universal Studio. 听第 10 段录音，回答第 17 至 20 题。 17. Who is the speaker talking to? A. Parents. B. Scientists. C. Students. 18. What percentage of people are likely to be short-sighted by 2050? A. 25%. B. 40%. C. 50%. 19. What is the key factor in nearsightedness according to some scientists? A. Gene. B. Lifestyle. C. Wrong glasses. 20. What will the speaker talk about next? A. How to conduct a survey. B. How to prevent nearsightedness. C. How to find out nearsightedness early. 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 Live events have the power to create positive changes and build community. Volunteering at local events offers opportunities to make a difference while gaining valuable experiences. Here are some volunteer opportunities across the United States where you can have a meaningful impact. Beach Cleanup Join the Coastal Corridor Alliance to clean up the Santa Ana River Coastal Corridor and help restore the habitats it supports. Volunteers will gather to remove pollution from the area, which drains water and waste from three counties into the Pacific Ocean. It’s also an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. Date and Time: Saturday, January 25 Location: Newport Lifeguard Tower 74 Family Volunteering at Brooklyn Book Bodegas Families with children aged 10-17 are invited to volunteer together at Brooklyn Book Bodegas. During this event, volunteers will stamp and sort donated books that will be distributed to local communities. Please note that registration is required beforehand, as spots are limited. Date and Time: Sunday, January 19 Location: Brooklyn Book Bodegas, 141 Flushing Ave Foodwise Volunteer Orientation Join Foodwise’s volunteer orientation to learn about their mission of connecting people to fresh, local food through education and farmers’ markets. The session will cover sustainable food systems, the organization’s values, and available volunteer opportunities. Date and Time: Wednesday, January 22 Location: ferry Building, 1 ferry Building Give Warmth DC: 3rd Annual MLK Day of Service In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, this event encourages volunteers to support unhoused neighbors by distributing winter essentials. The service project is part of a larger effort to create a positive impact for the homeless community. Please keep in mind that you need to sign up beforehand due to the limited number of seats. Date and Time: Saturday, January 25 Location: Vera Cocina & Bar,2002 Fenwick Street Northeast 1. What can volunteers do at the Beach Cleanup event? A. Learn about sustainable food systems. B. Distribute winter essentials to the homeless. C. Stamp and sort books for local communities. D. Remove pollution and enjoy the outdoor scenery. 2. What events require registration in advance? A. Beach Cleanup & Give Warmth DC B. Foodwise Volunteer Orientation & Beach Cleanup C. Family Volunteering at Brooklyn Book Bodegas & Give Warmth DC D. Foodwise Volunteer Orientation & Family Volunteering at Brooklyn Book Bodegas 3. What is the main purpose of the events listed in the text? A. To promote local tourism. B. To celebrate special holidays. C. To raise funds for a new charity. D. To encourage volunteer participation. 【答案】1. D 2. C 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要讲述了美国几个能产生积极影响且有意义的志愿者活动机会。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Beach Cleanup部分中“Volunteers will gather to remove pollution from the area, which drains water and waste from three counties into the Pacific Ocean. It’s also an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors.(志愿者们将聚集在一起清除该地区的污染，该地区将三个县的水和废物排入太平洋。这也是一个享受户外的好机会。)”可知，在海滩清理活动中，志愿者可以清除污染并享受户外景色。故选D。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Family Volunteering at Brooklyn Book Bodegas部分中“Please note that registration is required beforehand, as spots are limited.(请注意，由于名额有限，需提前注册。)”以及Give Warmth DC: 3rd Annual MLK Day of Service部分中“Please keep in mind that you need to sign up beforehand due to the limited number of seats.(请记住，由于座位有限，您需要提前报名。)”可知，Family Volunteering at Brooklyn Book Bodegas和Give Warmth DC这两个活动需要提前注册。故选C。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是根据第一段中“Volunteering at local events offers opportunities to make a difference while gaining valuable experiences. Here are some volunteer opportunities across the United States where you can have a meaningful impact.(在当地活动中做志愿者提供了做出改变并获得宝贵经验的机会。以下是一些在美国各地你可以产生有意义影响的志愿者机会。)”可知，文章的主要目的是鼓励志愿者参与活动。故选D。 B When I was younger, I couldn’t wait to escape from Ramsgate, the harbor town where I grew up on the Isle of Thanet. It could feel small: the same faces in the same places, and where a new café or gallery was often met with doubt. There was this apparent insistence that life was fine as it was. But for a teenager itching to see more, that lack of curiosity was disheartening. So I left. I headed north for a four-year academic journey from York to Durham. After university, having played at newspapers, I made the move to London to do it for real. But the reality was tough. I struggled to contribute to various dailies before periods on staff at both magazines and newspapers. In my twenties, I threw myself into city life: sampling Mediterranean restaurants, navigating around on the Tube, and staying out late with friends. For a while, it was enough. Then it became too much. In and among the sharing plates, I found myself on an unending rat race of moving faster and needing to earn more — just to keep up. Rents in London were pressing, apartments were tiny, yet the dream of owning one felt like a cruel joke. As I got older, trips back to Thanet opened my eyes to what I had left behind. Mainly, it was the sea. Wide yellow sands and even the touch of salt in the air, ordinary in childhood, suddenly felt appealing. But I also started to miss the beat of small-town life: waving to people on the street, noticing whose garden was overgrown, finding charm even in the pubs I had once dismissed. What’s more, where I’d once hurried to leave, others are now rushing to arrive. Artists, creatives, and technologists have been priced out of London and are pouring to Thanet, bringing new ideas and drive. Now, when I head back home, I feel a mixture of pride and mild wonder: the place I once thought I’d outgrown has had a facelift I wasn’t expecting. I’ll keep returning to Thanet, with eager willingness. Each visit reminds me that places, like people, can grow without losing their essence. I’ve come to love Thanet as more than just the home I left; it is now the place it continues to become. 4. Why did the author want to leave Ramsgate? A. It offered few job opportunities. B. It lacked modern entertainment. C. It stuck to values he disagreed with. D. It failed to satisfy his desire to explore. 5. Which of the following best summarizes the author’s life in London? A. Rich in possibilities. B. Socially diverse. C. Filled with challenges. D. Financially stressful. 6. What can we learn about the author’s bond with Thanet over time? A. It remains stable and strong. B. It is influenced by public opinions. C. It shifts from rejection to reconnection. D. It is shaped by his childhood experience. 7. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. The Sea in Memory B. Four Years Up North C. The Hometown Out of Reach D. A Growing Place, a Growing Me 【答案】4. D 5. C 6. C 7. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述了作者离开家乡Ramsgate去伦敦打拼，历经挑战后回到家乡，重新认识并爱上家乡的故事。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“When I was younger, I couldn’t wait to escape from Ramsgate, the harbor town where I grew up on the Isle of Thanet. It could feel small: the same faces in the same places, and where a new café or gallery was often met with doubt. There was this apparent insistence that life was fine as it was. But for a teenager itching to see more, that lack of curiosity was disheartening. (当我年轻的时候，我迫不及待地想要逃离拉姆斯盖特，这个我在萨尼特岛上长大的海港小镇。它可能会让人觉得很小：同样的面孔出现在同样的地方，一个新的咖啡馆或画廊常常会遭到质疑。显然，人们坚持认为生活本该如此。但对于一个渴望看到更多的青少年来说，这种缺乏好奇心是令人沮丧的)”可知，作者想要离开拉姆斯盖特是因为这个地方无法满足他探索的欲望。故选D项。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“But the reality was tough. I struggled to contribute to various dailies before periods on staff at both magazines and newspapers. (但现实是残酷的。在杂志和报纸工作之前，我努力为各种日报撰稿)”和第三段中“In and among the sharing plates, I found myself on an unending rat race of moving faster and needing to earn more — just to keep up. Rents in London were pressing, apartments were tiny, yet the dream of owning one felt like a cruel joke. (在一顿顿分食小碟菜的聚餐间隙，我发现自己陷入了一场永无止境的激烈竞争，要更快地行动，需要赚更多的钱，只是为了跟上节奏。伦敦的房租压力很大，公寓很小，但拥有一个公寓的梦想感觉就像一个残酷的玩笑)”可知，作者在伦敦的生活充满了挑战。故选C项。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“When I was younger, I couldn’t wait to escape from Ramsgate, the harbor town where I grew up on the Isle of Thanet. (当我年轻的时候，我迫不及待地想要逃离拉姆斯盖特，这个我在萨尼特岛上长大的海港小镇)”和第四段“As I got older, trips back to Thanet opened my eyes to what I had left behind. Mainly, it was the sea. Wide yellow sands and even the touch of salt in the air, ordinary in childhood, suddenly felt appealing. But I also started to miss the beat of small-town life: waving to people on the street, noticing whose garden was overgrown, finding charm even in the pubs I had once dismissed. What’s more, where I’d once hurried to leave, others are now rushing to arrive. Artists, creatives, and technologists have been priced out of London and are pouring to Thanet, bringing new ideas and drive. Now, when I head back home, I feel a mixture of pride and mild wonder: the place I once thought I’d outgrown has had a facelift I wasn’t expecting. (随着年龄的增长，回到萨尼特岛的旅行让我看清了自己留下的东西。主要是大海。宽阔的黄色沙滩，甚至空气中盐的味道，在童年时很普通，突然变得吸引人。但我也开始怀念小镇生活的节奏：向街上的人挥手，注意谁的花园杂草丛生，甚至在我曾经不屑一顾的酒吧里也能找到魅力。更重要的是，我曾经匆匆离开的地方，现在别人却急着来。艺术家、创意人士和科技人员因为伦敦的高房价而离开，纷纷涌向萨尼特岛，带来了新的想法和动力。现在，当我回到家乡时，我感到既自豪又有些惊讶：我曾经以为自己早已超越、已经不再适合的地方，却有了意想不到的改头换面)”可知，作者对Thanet的情感随着时间的推移从最初的排斥转变为后来的重新连接和热爱。故选C项。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，结合最后一段中“Each visit reminds me that places, like people, can grow without losing their essence. I’ve come to love Thanet as more than just the home I left; it is now the place it continues to become. (每一次到访都提醒我，地方和人一样，可以在不失去本质的情况下成长。我已经不再仅仅把萨尼特岛当作我离开的家;它现在是它继续成为的地方)”可知，文章主要讲述了作者离开家乡去伦敦打拼，历经挑战后回到家乡，重新认识并爱上家乡的故事，表达了作者对家乡和自身成长的深刻感悟。故D项“A Growing Place, a Growing Me(一个成长的地方，一个成长的我)”能概括文章内容，最适合做文章标题。故选D项。 C It might seem strange that in an information-rich world, people often try their best to avoid finding out about certain things. Whether it’s skipping a follow-up doctor’s appointment or refusing to read an unsettling news article, this tendency has a name: “the Ostrich (鸵鸟) Effect,” just like the bird supposedly burying its head in the sand. Researchers at the University of Chicago set out to understand when and why this occurs. In one experiment, children aged from 5 to 10 were asked to imagine their favorite and least favorite candy. Then came the choice: Would they like to watch a video about why eating that candy was bad for their teeth? Children at the age of 5 or 6 wanted to know — good or bad, the information itself was exciting. Older children, however, hesitated. They were much less interested in hearing about the downsides of their favorite treat, though they had no problem learning why their least favorite candy was bad. So why do children transform from fearless learners into strategic avoiders? The answer lies in emotions. Information is not neutral (中立的) — it often carries consequences for how we feel. News about our health, abilities, or beliefs can trigger disappointment, anxiety, or shame. By avoiding knowledge, people protect themselves, at least in the short term, from negative emotions. Saving ourselves from pain can be protective, yet when avoidance becomes habitual, the costs can outweigh the benefits. At a personal level, refusing to learn important medical information can endanger health. At a societal level, avoidance may entrench political divides or stubborn mindsets. When people deliberately tune out perspectives that challenge their worldview, they lose opportunities for growth, understanding, and connection. At its core, the Ostrich Effect reveals something deeply human. We are curious creatures, but also fragile ones. We want to know, yet we fear what knowing might mean. This push and pull shapes our decisions every day. This is why researchers stress the importance of teaching children not only to embrace curiosity, but also to develop resilience (韧性) and always grab the chance to learn, adapt, and succeed. 8. Which of the following shows the “Ostrich Effect”? A. A patient checking drug side effects. B. A player blaming others for his failure. C. A runner dropping out of a fierce race. D. A student refusing to check his test scores. 9. Why does the “Ostrich Effect” occur? A. To build up self-confidence. B. To avoid psychological pain. C. To screen useless information. D. To develop independent thinking. 10. What does the underlined word “entrench” in paragraph 4 mean? A. deepen. B. create. C. remove. D. settle. 11. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Information Explosion: A Modern Crisis B. The Ostrich Effect: Why We Avoid Facts C. Emotions: The Key to Strategic Learning D. The Ostrich Effect: Comfort Comes First 【答案】8. D 9. B 10. A 11. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了鸵鸟效应的定义、产生原因（回避负面情绪），并分析了其潜在危害，同时强调应培养好奇心与心理韧性去面对事实。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Whether it’s skipping a follow-up doctor’s appointment or refusing to read an unsettling news article, this tendency has a name: “the Ostrich (鸵鸟) Effect,” just like the bird supposedly burying its head in the sand.(无论是跳过后续的医生预约，还是拒绝阅读令人不安的新闻报道，这种倾向都有一个名字：“鸵鸟效应”，就像这种鸟会把头埋进沙子里一样。)”可知，鸵鸟效应的核心是刻意回避不愿面对的、可能带来负面情绪的信息或事实。选项D“A student refusing to check his test scores(一个学生拒绝查看自己的考试成绩)”正是为了避免看到不理想分数带来的失望或焦虑，符合鸵鸟效应。故选D。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“News about our health, abilities, or beliefs can trigger disappointment, anxiety, or shame. By avoiding knowledge, people protect themselves, at least in the short term, from negative emotions.(关于我们的健康、能力或信念的消息，可能会引发失望、焦虑或羞愧。通过回避相关信息，人们至少在短期内可以保护自己免受负面情绪的困扰。)”可知，鸵鸟效应出现的原因是人们为了避免心理上的痛苦。故选B。 【10题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第四段中“Saving ourselves from pain can be protective, yet when avoidance becomes habitual, the costs can outweigh the benefits. At a personal level, refusing to learn important medical information can endanger health.(把自己从痛苦中拯救出来可以起到保护作用，但当逃避成为习惯时，代价就会超过收益。在个人层面上，拒绝了解重要的医疗信息会危及健康。)”可知，此处主要阐述鸵鸟效应带来的弊端；因此“At a societal level, avoidance may entrench political divides or stubborn mindsets. (在社会层面，回避行为可能会entrench政治分歧或顽固心态。)”是指刻意回避信息会使政治分歧或固执思维加深、加剧，entrench的意思是“加深，加剧”。故选A。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。文章开篇“It might seem strange that in an information-rich world, people often try their best to avoid finding out about certain things. Whether it’s skipping a follow-up doctor’s appointment or refusing to read an unsettling news article, this tendency has a name: “the Ostrich (鸵鸟) Effect,” just like the bird supposedly burying its head in the sand.(在一个信息丰富的世界里，人们经常尽力避免发现某些事情，这似乎很奇怪。无论是不去看医生，还是拒绝读一篇令人不安的新闻，这种倾向有一个名字：“鸵鸟效应”，就像鸟儿把头埋在沙子里一样。)”引出 “鸵鸟效应”的概念，接着通过实验分析儿童产生该效应的原因，解释其出现的心理根源，再论述其危害，最后点明研究意义。全文围绕“鸵鸟效应”展开，解释人们为何会回避事实。B选项“The Ostrich Effect: Why We Avoid Facts(鸵鸟效应：为什么我们回避事实)”能够概括文章主旨，适合作为最佳标题。故选B。 D Scientists have long explored to turn the mechanical energy of raindrops into electricity. However, traditional droplet (液滴) generators have problems like being heavy, expensive, and hard to make in large sizes. A team from Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics has created a new floating droplet electricity generator. It uses water in its structure, making it lighter, cheaper and more eco-friendly. Unlike most existing generators that use solid platforms and metal electrode (电极), the new device floats on water. Water here works both as a support and a conductive electrode. This special design cuts the device’s weight by about 80% and its cost by nearly half, while it still produces as much electricity as traditional systems. When a raindrop hits the floating layer of the generator, the water below takes in the impact and helps the drop spread out. At the same time, ions (离子) in the water carry electric charges. Together, these things let the generator make about 250 volts of electricity from one raindrop. The generator also has smart drainage holes. These holes use water’s surface tension to remove extra water without letting it flow back, so the generator works stably. It can also work well in different temperatures and salt levels, even in natural lake water. Its special structure makes it strong enough for bad environments. Another advantage of this new technology is its capacity for large-scale production. Researchers built a 0.3-square-meter model, which is much bigger than earlier ones. It can power 50 LEDs at the same time and charge small batteries in minutes. This means it could be used to power small electronic devices and sensors on lakes or near the sea, without taking up any land. Professor Wanlin Guo, who led the study, said this “nature-integrated” design is a big step for cheap and light hydropower systems. These systems can work with solar and wind power. Besides making electricity, the technology can also help monitor water environments, like powering sensors that check water quality. Of course, there are still challenges. For example, raindrops fall unevenly, and the generator’s long-term outdoor use needs more testing. But this floating generator is still an important progress for practical hydropower use. 12. What is the main advantage of the floating generator over traditional ones? A. It uses eco-friendly metal electrodes. B. It produces higher voltage per raindrop. C. It works efficiently in desert environments. D. It reduces weight and cost significantly. 13. What’s Paragraph 3 mainly about? A. The materials used to make the new generator. B. The working environment of the new generator. C. The working principle and strengths of the new generator. D. The differences between the new generator and traditional ones. 14. The 0.3-square-meter model in Para 4 demonstrates ________. A. the generator’s powerful capacity B. the larger size of traditional versions C. the reliability of outdoor operations D. the ability to monitor the water quality 15. What is the author’s attitude toward the new generator? A. Doubtful about its practical value. B. Unconcerned about its technical details. C. Cautiously optimistic about its future use. D. Confident that it will replace other energy sources. 【答案】12. D 13. C 14. A 15. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了南京航空航天大学团队研发的新型漂浮式液滴发电机的优势、工作原理、应用前景及面临的挑战。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“This special design cuts the device’s weight by about 80% and its cost by nearly half, while it still produces as much electricity as traditional systems.(这种特殊的设计使该设备的重量减轻了约80%，成本降低了近一半，同时它仍然能产生与传统系统一样多的电力。)”可知，漂浮式发电机的主要优势是显著减轻了重量和成本。故选D。 【13题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第三段“When a raindrop hits the floating layer of the generator, the water below takes in the impact and helps the drop spread out. At the same time, ions (离子) in the water carry electric charges. Together, these things let the generator make about 250 volts of electricity from one raindrop. The generator also has smart drainage holes. These holes use water’s surface tension to remove extra water without letting it flow back, so the generator works stably. It can also work well in different temperatures and salt levels, even in natural lake water. Its special structure makes it strong enough for bad environments.(当雨滴击中发电机的漂浮层时，下面的水吸收冲击力并帮助雨滴扩散。与此同时，水中的离子携带电荷。这些因素共同作用，使发电机能从一滴雨滴中产生约250伏的电力。发电机还有智能排水孔。这些孔利用水的表面张力去除多余的水，而不让水回流，因此发电机工作稳定。它还可以在不同的温度和盐度下工作良好，即使在天然湖水中也是如此。它的特殊结构使其在恶劣环境中足够坚固。)”可知，第三段主要介绍了新型发电机的工作原理和优势。故选C。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中“Researchers built a 0.3-square-meter model, which is much bigger than earlier ones. It can power 50 LEDs at the same time and charge small batteries in minutes.(研究人员建造了一个0.3平方米的模型，比之前的模型大得多。它可以同时为50个LED供电，并在几分钟内为小电池充电。)”可知，0.3平方米的模型展示了发电机的强大能力。故选A。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Professor Wanlin Guo, who led the study, said this “nature-integrated” design is a big step for cheap and light hydropower systems. These systems can work with solar and wind power. Besides making electricity, the technology can also help monitor water environments, like powering sensors that check water quality. Of course, there are still challenges. For example, raindrops fall unevenly, and the generator’s long-term outdoor use needs more testing. But this floating generator is still an important progress for practical hydropower use.(领导这项研究的郭万林教授表示，这种“自然融合”的设计是廉价轻型水电系统的一大进步。这些系统可以与太阳能和风能一起工作。除了发电，这项技术还可以帮助监测水环境，比如为检测水质的传感器供电。当然，仍然存在挑战。例如，雨滴下落不均匀，发电机的长期户外使用需要更多的测试。但这种漂浮式发电机仍然是实际水电应用的一个重要进展。)”可知，作者引用教授的积极观点，且表示这种发电机的应用方面也有挑战，对新型发电机的未来使用持谨慎乐观的态度。故选C。 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。 Beat the heat — How to stay cool when temperatures soar Maybe you’re one of those people who peel off a sweater when everyone else is complaining that it’s chilly. ____16____ The point is, there’s no single temperature that can be pinpointed (明确指出) as comfortable for everyone. “What temperature people start to become uncomfortable at is really individual and variable,” says S. Tony Wolf, PhD, assistant professor at the University of Georgia. ____17____ It also relies on things like humidity and air flow. Plus, combinations of factors unique to individuals — age, gender, body mass, medical conditions and medications — affect how we experience temperature. And fortunately, there are many things we can do to stay comfortable in spite of the heat. ____18____ “Sweating is how we regulate heat,” says Robert Kenefick, PhD, professor at the University of Massachusetts. “Drinking plain, cool water or fluids with electrolytes (like sports drinks) helps.” Choose clothing that’s right — light fabrics, light colors — and loose. Loose clothing allows for better airflow and helps keep you cool. ____19____ Keep windows covered with shades, blinds or curtains. Think of how a car with closed windows heats up when left sitting in sunlight — it’s called the greenhouse effect. The same thing can happen at home if uncovered windows trap sunlight and heat inside. Keep a spray bottle handy. Spraying yourself with cool or cold water and then sitting or standing near a fan can help your body evaporate (蒸发) sweat and dissipate (消散) heat through your skin. ____20____ “The more of your body surface areas that you cool, the better off you're going to be,” says Wolf. A. Drink plenty of water. B. If you are really hot, take a cold bath or shower. C. Use fans to keep the air constantly flowing indoors. D. Go out earlier in the day when it’s cooler or later at night. E. But workout clothing made from new fabrics is also a good choice. F. In fact, our perception of heat and cold doesn’t just depend on the temperature. G. Or maybe you’re the person who’s putting on a sweater when others say it’s too hot. 【答案】16. G 17. F 18. A 19. E 20. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了在高温天气下保持凉爽的多种实用方法，包括补充水分、选择合适衣物、遮挡窗户、使用喷雾降温等，并引用专家观点解释这些方法背后的科学原理。 【16题详解】 上文“Maybe you’re one of those people who peel off a sweater when everyone else is complaining that it’s chilly.(也许你是那种，当别人都在抱怨天冷的时候，你反而脱掉毛衣的人)”描述了一种对冷热感受不同的人。空后“The point is, there’s no single temperature that can be pinpointed (明确指出) as comfortable for everyone.(重点是，没有一个单一的温度，能被定义为对所有人都舒适的)”点明没有统一的舒适温度。空处与前文为顺承关系，列举另一种对冷热感受不同的人。选项G“Or maybe you’re the person who’s putting on a sweater when others say it’s too hot.(或者，你是那种，当别人说天太热的时候，你反而穿上毛衣的人)”与前文的“Maybe you’re...”形成并列列举，符合语境。故选G。 【17题详解】 上文““What temperature people start to become uncomfortable at is really individual and variable,” says S. Tony Wolf, PhD, assistant professor at the University of Georgia.(佐治亚大学的助理教授 S・托尼・沃尔夫博士说：“人们开始感到不适的温度，其实是因人而异的。”)”说明人们对温度的感受是有差异的。空后“It also relies on things like humidity and air flow.(它还取决于湿度和气流这类因素)”说明影响温度感受的其他因素。空处承接前文，说明对冷热的感知不只是取决于温度。选项F“In fact, our perception of heat and cold doesn’t just depend on the temperature.(事实上，我们对冷热的感知，不只是取决于温度)”中的“our perception of heat and cold”对应后文的“It”，与后文的“also”形成呼应，符合语境。故选F。 【18题详解】 空后““Sweating is how we regulate heat,” says Robert Kenefick, PhD, professor at the University of Massachusetts. “Drinking plain, cool water or fluids with electrolytes (like sports drinks) helps.”(马萨诸塞大学的教授罗伯特・凯尼菲克博士说：“出汗是我们调节体温的方式，喝普通的凉水或者带电解质的液体（比如运动饮料）会有帮助。”)”解释了喝水降温的原理。空处是本段的总起句，点明喝水的建议。选项A“Drink plenty of water.(多喝水)”总领了后文的内容，符合语境。故选A。 【19题详解】 上文“Loose clothing allows for better airflow and helps keep you cool.(宽松的衣服能让空气更好地流通，帮你保持凉爽)”介绍了穿宽松衣服的降温方法。空处承接前文，补充说明其他合适的衣服。选项E“But workout clothing made from new fabrics is also a good choice.(但是用新型面料做的运动服也是个不错的选择)”承接前文的穿衣建议，补充了另一种合适的衣物，符合语境。故选E。 【20题详解】 上文“Spraying yourself with cool or cold water and then sitting or standing near a fan can help your body evaporate (蒸发) sweat and dissipate (消散) heat through your skin.(往自己身上喷凉水，然后坐在或者站在风扇旁边，能帮你的身体蒸发汗水，通过皮肤散发热量)”介绍了喷水降温的方法。空后““The more of your body surface areas that you cool, the better off you're going to be,” says Wolf.(沃尔夫说：“你冷却的身体表面积越大，你就会越舒服。”)”说明冷却身体表面积的重要性。空处承接前文，补充另一种冷却身体的降温方法。选项B“If you are really hot, take a cold bath or shower.(如果你真的很热，洗个冷水澡或者冲个凉)”承接前文的降温方法，同时呼应后文的冷却身体表面积的内容，符合语境。故选B。 第三部分 语言运用(共三节，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，选出最佳选项。 “It’s cancer.” I’ll never forget the day my mom said those words to me last year. The diagnosis struck me as an unimaginable shock at that time. In response, I instinctively did what many in my situation might — I attempted to escape it. I kept myself busy by day and turned to TV to ____21____ my mind at night. ____22____, avoidance provided no refuge. Gradually, I realized that I was not navigating this alone. In fact, some of my close friends had gone through similar ____23____. We opened up, shared our stories, and in that ____24____, they offered advice and I ____25____ them for strength. In April, things grew more severe. During a long, quiet drive, she revealed that her condition had worsened — the cancer had ____26____ throughout her body. My world came crashing down. ____27____ someone while they’re still alive is a unique kind of pain that I wouldn’t wish upon anyone. It felt like a constant battle between grasping at fragile hope and bracing for the ____28____ possible outcome. After a while, I began to get tired of the emotional roller-coaster I was on, so I looked for moments of joy. I devoted myself to being truly ____29____ with my mother and try to re-engage with the world outside. Slowly, I began to feel like my old self again, but ____30____ and tougher. Now more than a year after my mom’s ____31____ diagnosis, it is with profound relief and happiness that I can share she is doing remarkably well and is almost cancer-____32____. This journey has ____33____ changed my understanding of life’s fragility and value. Today, I wake each morning with a slightly deeper ____34____ for the sunlight. Each day, when I say goodbye to my mother before school, I hug her for just a little longer. Every moment is a ____35____. 21. A. occupy B. numb C. refresh D. engage 22. A. Nevertheless B. Regardless C. Accordingly D. Consequently 23. A. adventures B. experiments C. experiences D. failures 24. A. atmosphere B. gathering C. dialogue D. exchange 25. A. leaned on B. listened to C. learned from D. held onto 26. A. moved B. erupted C. advanced D. spread 27. A. Longing for B. Mourning for C. Worrying about D. Suffering from 28. A. best B. idealist C. worst D. hardest 29. A. gentle B. patient C. attentive D. present 30. A. calmer B. stronger C. wiser D. harder 31. A. initial B. identical C. intensive D. intentional 32. A. clear B. free C. gone D. cured 33. A. instantly B. temporarily C. barely D. fundamentally 34. A. awareness B. affection C. appreciation D. admiration 35. A. miracle B. prize C. blessing D. privilege 【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. A 26. D 27. B 28. C 29. D 30. B 31. A 32. B 33. D 34. C 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者在母亲被诊断出癌症后，从最初的震惊、逃避，到逐渐接受现实、寻求朋友支持，再到最终积极面对、寻找生活乐趣的心路历程。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：白天我忙于各种事情，晚上则靠看电视来麻痹自己的思绪。A. occupy占据；B. numb使麻木；C. refresh使恢复精力；D. engage参与。根据上文“I attempted to escape it”和下文“my mind at night”可知，作者想要逃避，所以晚上通过看电视来麻痹自己的思绪，故选B。 【22题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：然而，逃避并没有提供庇护。A. Nevertheless然而；B. Regardless不顾；C. Accordingly因此；D. Consequently结果。前文“I attempted to escape it”提到作者试图逃避，后文“avoidance provided no refuge”说逃避无效，形成转折关系，因此“Nevertheless”正确。故选A。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：事实上，我的一些亲密朋友也有过类似的经历。A. adventures冒险；B. experiments实验；C. experiences经历；D. failures失败。根据上文“I realized that I was not navigating this alone”可知，作者意识到并非只有自己一人在独自面对这种情况，所以此处是指朋友与作者有类似的经历，故选C。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们敞开心扉，分享了自己的故事，在这种交流中，他们给出了建议，而我也依靠他们获取了力量。A. atmosphere氛围；B. gathering聚会；C. dialogue对话；D. exchange交流。根据上文“We opened up, shared our stories”可知，我们分享故事，这就是一种交流，故选D。 【25题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我们敞开心扉，分享了自己的故事，在这种交流中，他们给出了建议，而我也依靠他们获取了力量。A. leaned on依靠；B. listened to倾听；C. learned from学习；D. held onto坚持。根据上文“they offered advice”可知，朋友给作者提出建议，作者就依靠朋友获取了力量，故选A。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在一次漫长而寂静的驾车途中，她透露自己的病情恶化了——癌症已扩散至全身。A. moved移动；B. erupted爆发；C. advanced进展；D. spread扩散。根据上文“she revealed that her condition had worsened”和下文“throughout her body”可知，她的病情恶化了，由此可知，应是癌症“扩散”到全身，因此“spread”正确。故选D。 【27题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：在某人尚在人世之时便为其哀悼，这是一种独特的痛苦，我绝不愿让任何人经历这样的痛苦。A. Longing for渴望；B. Mourning for哀悼；C. Worrying about担心；D. Suffering from遭受。根据上文“her condition had worsened”和下文“someone while they’re still alive”可知，作者妈妈的病情恶化了，在她仍然在世的时候作者为其哀悼，故选B。 【28题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在脆弱的希望与做好最坏打算之间不断挣扎。A. best最好的；B. idealist最理想的；C. worst最坏的；D. hardest最难的。根据上文“her condition had worsened”可知，作者妈妈的病情恶化了，作者要做好最坏的打算，故选C。 【29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我全身心地投入到与母亲的亲密相处中，并努力重新融入外面的世界。A. gentle温柔的；B. patient耐心的；C. attentive专注的；D. present在场的。根据上文“her condition had worsened”可知，作者妈妈的病情恶化了，作者要在余下的日子好好地和母亲相处，be present with sb.意为“与某人在一起”。故选D。 【30题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：渐渐地，我感觉自己又恢复了原来的状态，而且变得更坚强、更坚韧了。A. calmer更冷静的；B. stronger更坚强的；C. wiser更睿智的；D. harder更努力地。根据上文“I began to feel like my old self again”和后文“and tougher”可知，作者恢复了原来的状态，变得更坚强了，故选B。 【31题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：自从我母亲最初被确诊患癌已过去一年多时间，此刻我深感欣慰和喜悦地可以告诉大家，她的病情有了显著好转，几乎已经摆脱了癌症的困扰。A. initial最初的；B. identical相同的；C. intensive密集的；D. intentional故意的。根据上文“Now more than a year after my mom’s”可知，此处是指母亲最初被诊断得了癌症已经过去了一年了，故选A。 【32题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：自从我母亲最初被确诊患癌已过去一年多时间，此刻我深感欣慰和喜悦地可以告诉大家，她的病情有了显著好转，几乎已经摆脱了癌症的困扰。A. clear清晰的；B. free不含……的，免于，不遭受；C. gone消失的；D. cured被治愈的。根据上文“she is doing remarkably well”可知，母亲病情好转，应该是癌症治好了，cancer-free意为“无癌的”，故选B。 【33题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：这段经历从根本上改变了我对生命脆弱与价值的理解。A. instantly立即；B. temporarily暂时；C. barely几乎不；D. fundamentally根本地。根据后文“slightly deeper”可知，改变是深刻的，所以是从根本上改变了作者对生命脆弱与价值的理解。故选D。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：每天早晨，我对阳光有了更深的感激。A. awareness意识；B. affection喜爱；C. appreciation感激；D. admiration钦佩。根据上文“changed my understanding of life’s fragility and value”和后文“for the sunlight”可知，作者更加理解生命是脆弱的，所以每天早上醒来会感激还能看到阳光，故选C。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：每一刻都是一种恩赐。A. miracle奇迹；B. prize奖品；C. blessing恩赐；D. privilege特权。根据前文“life’s fragility and value”可知，作者认为生命是脆弱的，因此每一刻都是恩赐，故选C。 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。 “Love You, Old Self” — this simple phrase ____36____ (become) a source of warmth and a popular saying among young people across China in recent years. By posting photos of a homemade meal or a morning coffee with this caption, they transform small, daily acts ____37____ a shared ritual of self-kindness. ____38____ (praise) as one of the kindest trends, its meaning runs deep. The key lies in calling oneself “Old Self”, ____39____ friendly nickname that allows one to step back and speak to oneself with the kindness usually reserved for a close friend. This trend’s ____40____ (popular) is no accident, as today’s youth navigate overwhelming pressure, including the ____41____ (end) cycle of exams and fierce competition for university places and jobs. For instance, a Beijing high school student writes “Love You, Old Self” in her notebook to calm herself after a tough exam. Within this contest, ____42____ (turn) to this gentle self-compassion has become a vital way to cope. Crucially, this practice is far from an excuse to shy away from challenges ____43____ a solid foundation for building greater resilience. To “Love You, Old Self” is to acknowledge one’s own efforts, to permit necessary rest, and thus ____44____ (find) a sustainable balance. It is a low-cost but powerful tool for emotional stability. And young people have realized what they truly need is internal self-compassion rather than external validation. Ultimately, this gentle, steady power fosters inner peace and affirms a profound truth ____45____ genuine care for others begins with compassion for oneself. 【答案】36. has become 37. into 38. Praised 39. a 40. popularity 41. endless 42. turning 43. but 44. to find 45. that 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要论述了“爱你，过去的自己”这一流行短语在年轻人中流行的原因及其意义。 【36题详解】 考查时态。句意：“爱你，过去的自己”——近年来，这句简单的话在中国年轻人中成为了一种温暖来源和流行说法。become(变成)是谓语动词，根据时间状语“in recent years”可知，讲述从过去持续到现在的动词，应用现在完成时，主语是单数名词，助动词用has。故填has become。 【37题详解】 考查介词。句意：通过贴出一张自制饭菜或早上喝咖啡的照片，并配上这样的文字说明，他们将日常的小举动变成了一种共同的善待自己的仪式。transform...into...是固定短语，意为“把……转变成……”。故填into。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：被誉为最友善的趋势之一，其意义深远。“(praise) as one of the kindest trends”作伴随状语，praise(赞扬)用非谓语动词形式，与其逻辑主语its meaning之间是被动关系，用过去分词作状语，表示被动；句首单词首字母大写。故填Praised。 【39题详解】 考查冠词。句意：关键在于称自己为“过去的自己”，这是一个友好的昵称，可以让人退后一步，用通常留给亲密朋友的善意与自己对话。nickname是可数名词单数形式，在句中表示“一个友好的昵称”，泛指，且friendly发音以辅音音素开头，用不定冠词a修饰。故填a。 【40题详解】 考查名词。句意：这一趋势的流行并非偶然，因为今天的年轻人面临着巨大的压力，包括没完没了的考试循环以及大学名额和工作的激烈竞争。提示词作主语，用名词popularity，意为“流行，普及”，不可数名词。故填popularity。 【41题详解】 考查形容词。句意：这一趋势的流行并非偶然，因为今天的年轻人面临着巨大的压力，包括没完没了的考试循环以及大学名额和工作的激烈竞争。提示词修饰名词cycle，用形容词endless作定语，意为“没完没了的”。故填endless。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：在这种竞争下，求助于这种温和的自我同情已成为一种至关重要的应对方式。“(turn) to this gentle self-compassion”是主语，用动名词短语作主语。故填turning。 【43题详解】 考查连词。句意：重要的是，这种做法绝不是逃避挑战的借口，而是建立更强韧性的坚实基础。根据句意可知，“an excuse to shy away from challenges”和“a solid foundation for building greater resilience”之间是转折关系，应用转折连词but连接。故填but。 【44题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：“爱你，过去的自己”就是承认自己的努力，允许必要的休息，从而找到可持续的平衡。“(find) a sustainable balance”与“to acknowledge one’s own efforts”和“to permit necessary rest”是并列关系，也应使用不定式形式作表语。故填to find。 【45题详解】 考查同位语从句。句意：最终，这种温和而稳定的力量促进了内心的平静，并肯定了一个深刻的真理：真正的关心他人始于对自己的同情。“genuine care for others begins with compassion for oneself”是同位语从句，解释说明truth的内容，从句句意完整，不缺成分，用连接词that引导该从句。故填that。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 （满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你校英语报正就“选修课应是基于学科发展还是兴趣爱好?”这一话题征集稿件。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： (1) 你的观点； (2) 说明理由。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为100个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Elective Courses: Subject-based or Interest-oriented? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Possible version: As for the elective courses to be offered in our school, I strongly believe they should be designed mainly according to students’ interests. Compared with required subjects, elective courses are meant to broaden students’ horizons rather than simply improve test scores. When allowed to choose courses they are truly interested in, students are more likely to learn actively instead of passively completing tasks. This not only increases learning efficiency but brings out their strengths and talents. What’s more, interest-oriented courses can reduce study pressure and provide students with opportunities to relax and think creatively, which is especially important in a highly competitive learning environment. Therefore, focusing on students’ interests will better serve the purpose of elective courses and contribute to students’ all-round development. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。校英语报正就“选修课应是基于学科发展还是兴趣爱好?”这一话题征集稿件，要求考生写一篇短文投稿。 【详解】1.词汇积累 相信：believe → be convinced 降低：reduce → decrease/lower 重要的：important → significant/vital 特意，专门：be meant to → be intended to/be designed to 2.句式拓展 合并句子 原句：When allowed to choose courses they are truly interested in, students are more likely to learn actively instead of passively completing tasks. This not only increases learning efficiency but brings out their strengths and talents. 拓展句：When allowed to choose courses they are truly interested in, students are more likely to learn actively instead of passively completing tasks, which not only increases learning efficiency but brings out their strengths and talents. 【点睛】【高分句型1】As for the elective courses to be offered in our school, I strongly believe they should be designed mainly according to students’ interests.（运用了省略连接词that的宾语从句） 【高分句型2】Compared with required subjects, elective courses are meant to broaden students’ horizons rather than simply improve test scores. （运用了过去分词compared作状语） 【高分句型3】What’s more, interest-oriented courses can reduce study pressure and provide students with opportunities to relax and think creatively, which is especially important in a highly competitive learning environment.（运用给了which引导非限制性定语从句） 第二节 （满分25分） 47. 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据短文。 A Great Monday Monday started out well. I woke up on time, ate breakfast and did some last-minute studying for my first hour math test. I was confident of getting good grades. Then I left my house. Ten minutes later, I got on school bus with my friends. We were busy chatting about how we spent our weekend. At one stop, Fat Ryan got on hurriedly. He tripped (绊倒) over someone’s foot accidentally and THUMP! He fell down onto the floor. Every one of us on the bus looked on and laughed crazily. Ryan struggled to his feet, dusted (擦灰) off his jacket and made his way to an empty seat. He tried to laugh with us, but his face was burning with embarrassment (尴尬). The rest of the morning flew by. I did well in my math test. I read two more chapters of To Kill a Mockingbird in English class. It wasn’t long before we heard the lunch bell. I met my friends from the cheerleading (拉拉队) team in the dining hall. Then I couldn’t help but notice Ryan a few tables away, sitting all alone. He caught me looking. I smiled at him quickly and looked away. When we had finished eating, we went out to the courtyard to practice a cheer we would do at that night’s football game. After much practice, we finally managed to do the cheer perfectly. We decided to practice it again one last time. Again, just like the rest of my day so far, the cheer was going great. I raised my leg for one last toe (脚趾) touch. RIIPPP! I felt my jeans broken, in the middle of my backside (臀部). I froze (呆住). I had no idea what to do but stand still. Then I heard people burst out laughing and I saw them pointing at my torn jeans. Trying to cover myself with my hands, I tried to laugh too, but I felt tears begin to well up in my eyes. 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。 Then I saw Ryan running towards me. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ That night, after the cheer at the football game, I found Ryan. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Then I saw Ryan running towards me. Suddenly the scene struck me where he fell flat and I laughed at him crazily. I thought this would be his chance to return the favor. I lowered my head, my face burning with embarrassment. But unexpectedly Ryan didn't laugh. Instead, he approached me from behind, took off his jacket swiftly and offered it to me, signaling to me to cover my torn jeans. Without any delay, I did it. Struggling against my tears, l did want to express my gratitude to him but courage failed me. In total silence, I left the courtyard. That night, after the cheer at the football game, I found Ryan. I thanked him, giving the jacket back to him and telling him the cheer went great. Then gathering my courage, I sincerely apologized to him for my misconduct on the bus and thanked him again for his helping me out of the desperate situation. Ryan, with a broad smile, patted me on the shoulder and told me to forget about that, joking he fell like that a lot. Hearing that, I was amused and convinced that he was someone I would be friends with. Honestly, Monday was a great day indeed! 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者经历的一个充满波折但最终收获友谊的周一。早上作者乘校车上学途中目睹了同学Ryan绊倒的尴尬一幕。午餐后，作者与拉拉队队员相聚，并在餐后练习足球赛加油口号。然而，在练习过程中，作者的牛仔裤意外撕裂，引来同学们的嘲笑，让作者感到尴尬和无助。Ryan主动上前，脱下自己的夹克给作者遮挡裂开的牛仔裤，展现了宽容与友善。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①.由第一段的首句内容“然后我看到Ryan朝我跑来。”可知，第一段可描写Ryan对作者意外情况的善意反应。作者原本以为Ryan会借此机会“回报”自己之前的嘲笑，感到尴尬和羞愧。然而，Ryan并没有嘲笑作者，反而迅速脱下自己的夹克给作者遮挡裂开的牛仔裤，展现出意想不到的宽容和友善。作者虽然内心感激，却因害羞而难以表达，最终默默离开了操场。 ②.由第二段的首句内容“那天晚上，在足球比赛的加油口号结束后，我找到了Ryan。”可知，第二段可描写作者对Ryan行为的感激与道歉。作者找到Ryan，归还夹克并表达感谢，同时鼓起勇气为之前在校车上的不当行为向Ryan道歉。Ryan则以宽容的态度接受了作者的道歉，并用幽默的话语化解了尴尬，这让作者更加确信Ryan是一个值得交往的朋友。最后，作者总结说，尽管周一经历了波折，但总体上仍然是一个美好的一天。 2.续写线索： Ryan跑向我——以为他会报复——Ryan给我夹克遮破掉的裤子——我感激却不敢表达，默默离开——赛后我找到Ryan还夹克并道谢——我道歉并再次感谢，总结周一很棒 3.词汇激活： 行为类 ①.跑：run/jog/sprint ②.低下：lower/drop/bend ③.离开：leave/depart/exit 情绪类 ①.疯狂的：crazily/insanely/madly ②.尴尬的：embarrassed/ashamed/humiliated 【点睛】【高分句型1】 Suddenly the scene struck me where he fell flat and I laughed at him crazily. (运用了无灵主语和where引导的定语从句) 【高分句型2】 Struggling against my tears, I did want to express my gratitude to him but courage failed me. (运用了现在分词作伴随状语) 【高分句型3】 Hearing that, I was amused and convinced that he was someone I would be friends with. (运用了现在分词作伴随状语、that引导的宾语从句和省略了关系代词that的定语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $