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2026年春学期赣县中学高二年级 英语期中检测课时作业 (考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分) 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分) 做题时，请先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. What does the man suggest bringing? A. Clothes. B. Snacks. C. Medicine. 2. When will the speakers leave for the trip? A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday. 3. What is the woman’s attitude to the man’s suggestion? A. Supportive. B. Doubtful. C. Unclear. 4. What do the speakers want to do? A. Make phone calls. B. Send postcards. C. Take photos. 5. How long do the speakers plan to stay in Europe? A. 4 days. B. 7 days. C. 14 days. 第二节 (共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6. What did the man like doing best in New York City? A. Trying the local food. B. Touring the park. C. Exploring the museum. 7. What did the man probably do on the plane? A. He read books. B. He watched films. C. He played games. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8. Who is the woman probably? A. A tour guide. B. A teacher. C. A salesperson. 9. What interests the man most about the Sydney Harbour Bridge? A. Taking the ship tour. B. Climbing the bridge. C. Learning about its history. 10. What does the woman advise the man to do in the end? A. Relax on the beach. B. Watch a performance. C. Visit a zoo. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 11. Why does the man make the call? A. To give suggestions. B. To ask for information. C. To express thanks. 12. Where will the man go this afternoon? A. The tower. B. The square. C. The theatre. 13. What will the man probably do next? A. Search online. B. Have lunch. C. Go shopping. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 14. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A sea journey. B. A shopping trip. C. A sports game. 15. What did the woman’s parents enjoy doing most? A. Climbing rock walls. B. Tasting different food. C. Walking in the garden. 16. What is the man interested in? A. Swimming. B. Skating. C. Climbing 17. Where did the woman spend most of her time? A. In the Entertainment Place. B. In the Youth Area. C. In the Pool Area. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18. What is the speaker probably doing? A. Giving a lecture. B. Chairing a meeting. C. Hosting a program. 19. What activity does the speaker recommend most in Sharm el-Sheikh? A. Visiting an ancient ship. B. Going on a boat trip. C. Swimming underwater. 20. What desert adventure is available according to the speaker? A. Bird-watching. B. Hiking. C. Horse-riding. 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 2026 High School Writing Contests The 2026 writing contests for high school students cover themes such as academic pursuits, creative composition and prevalent social issues. They provide diverse platforms for students to demonstrate their literary proficiency. Fourth Circuit Essay Contest Features: Administered by the United States Court of Appeals. Exclusively accessible to high school students in five states including Maryland and Virginia. Judges evaluate students’ comprehension of constitutional principles and the clarity of their prose. Key Time: Submit your essay by February 1, 2026. Winners will be announced in March 31. Rules & Awards: Students in grades 9-12 can participate. The top three recipients will be awarded $2000, $1500 and $1000. Purdue University Creative Writing Contest Features: Hosted by Purdue University’s English Department. It’s open to Indiana high school students and focuses on varieties of creative writing. Key Time: Send your work prior to March 21, 2026. The award event is on April 24. Rules & Awards: Categories include personal stories, poems and short stories. Each category’s top three win $100, $75 and $50. Jessamyn West High School Creative Writing Contest Features: Sponsored by Napa Valley College’s English Department. It only takes original, unpublished works from Napa County high school students, covering short stories, poems and creative true writing. Key Time: Submit by April 18, 2026. The award ceremony is on May 7. Rules & Awards: Judges are college English teachers. Each category’s first prize is $100, second is $50. Cornell University High School Essay Contest Features: Held by Cornell University. The theme is “How can public policy help young people join democratic decisions”. Key Time: Submit your essay before May 6, 2025. Rules & Awards: New York high school students may engage in team projects. The top three teams will be announced in May 30, with prize $ 200, $ 150 and $ 100. 1. Which part is included in each contest’s introduction? A. Contest purpose. B. Host information. C. Participant age limit. D. Theme explanation. 2. What do the contests held by Purdue University and Jessamyn West have in common? A. Their judges are college English teachers. B. They focus on academic research essays. C. They have a submission deadline in April. D. They accept students from specific school. 3. How is Cornell University High School Essay Contest different from others? A. It is organized in groups. B. It focuses on academic degree. C. It has three categories of works. D. It is open to all teenagers in New York. 【答案】1. B 2. D 3. A 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇应用文，介绍了2026年四项面向高中生的写作比赛，包括每项比赛的主办方、参赛范围、核心特点、关键时间以及奖项设置等相关信息。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。文章分别给出了四项比赛的主办方信息：第四巡回上诉法院作文比赛由美国上诉法院（the United States Court of Appeals）主办；普渡大学创意写作比赛由普渡大学英语系（Purdue University’s English Department）主办；杰萨明·韦斯特高中创意写作比赛由纳帕谷学院英语系（Napa Valley College’s English Department）主办；康奈尔大学高中作文比赛由康奈尔大学（Cornell University）主办，四项比赛均明确包含主办方信息。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Purdue University Creative Writing Contest中“It’s open to Indiana high school students and focuses on varieties of creative writing. ( 它对印第安纳州的高中生开放，专注于各种创意写作。)”以及Jessamyn West High School Creative Writing Contest 中“It only takes original, unpublished works from Napa County high school students, covering short stories, poems and creative true writing. (它只接受纳帕县高中学生原创的、未发表的作品，包括短篇小说、诗歌和创造性的真实写作。)”可知，文章表明普渡大学创意写作比赛仅对印第安纳州的高中生开放，杰萨明·韦斯特高中创意写作比赛仅接收纳帕县高中生的作品，二者均只接纳特定学校的学生，这与选项D“接收来自特定学校的学生”相符。故选D。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Cornell University High School Essay Contest中“Rules & Awards: New York high school students may engage in team projects. (规则和奖励：纽约高中生可以参加团队项目。)”可知，文章提到康奈尔大学高中作文比赛中纽约州的高中生可以参加团队项目，而另外三项比赛均未提及有团队参赛形式。故选A。 B At just 12 years old, Mia DaPonte has made history by becoming the youngest female Master Scuba Diver in the United States. This honorable title, awarded by organizations like PADI, represents an advanced level of training that most divers never achieve. Mia’s remarkable journey began with a simple inspiration: learning that her mother had been a certified diver since high school. Despite her early interest, Mia had to wait until the minimum age of 10 to begin formal training. On her tenth birthday, she started in the challenging waters near her Rhode Island home — known for cold temperatures and poor visibility. Earning her initial Open Water Diver certificate required persistence, a quality her instructors immediately recognized. One noted, “She sets her mind to something and gets it done.” Over the next two years, Mia dedicated herself to the demanding process. PADI courses combine practical diving with classroom study, and Mia progressed through several learning skills like first aid, underwater navigation, and fish identification. Her mother became her constant “diving buddy” by enrolling in the same courses, providing crucial support. Mia’s commitment is reflected in her 78 logged dives, far more than the 50 required for master certification. The final step presented a unique challenge: Mia had to wait until she turned 12 to take her last two required courses. To complete the Advanced Open Water and Rescue Diver certifications, her family traveled to Mexico. There, on her 12th birthday, she passed the advanced course. The next day, she faced the strenuous Rescue Diver test, which included multiple dives and demonstrating the ability to rescue and bring back to life an unconscious adult diver — the most difficult task of all. While proud of her accomplishment, Mia sees it as just the beginning. She plans to pursue further diving education and dreams of becoming a marine biologist, with a special passion for studying sharks through tagging and tracking. 4. What made Mia’s early training in Rhode Island particularly difficult? A. A lack of qualified diving instructors. B. Challenging storms and currents. C. Cold and low-visibility water conditions. D. The absence of required persistence. 5. What was key to Mia’s progress during her two-year training? A. Her mother’s participation as her partner. B. The simplicity of the PADI course system. C. Her natural talent for underwater navigation. D. Financial support for international travel. 6. What does the word “strenuous” in paragraph 4 most likely mean? A. Tough and demanding. B. Enjoyable and relaxing. C. Complex and discouraging. D. Advanced and rewarding. 7. What does Mia’s plan for the future show about her? A. She is satisfied with her current accomplishment. B. She views diving only as a personal hobby. C. She hopes to become a professional diving coach. D. She aims to connect her passion with science. 【答案】4. C 5. A 6. A 7. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍12岁女孩Mia成为美国最年轻女潜水大师的经历与未来规划。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Despite her early interest, Mia had to wait until the minimum age of 10 to begin formal training. On her tenth birthday, she started in the challenging waters near her Rhode Island home — known for cold temperatures and poor visibility.(尽管米娅很早就对潜水感兴趣，但她必须等到最低10岁才能开始正式训练。在她十岁生日那天，她开始在罗德岛家附近充满挑战的水域训练，这片水域以水温低、能见度差著称)”可知，Mia在罗德岛的早期训练之所以格外艰难，是因为水域寒冷且能见度低。故选C项。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Her mother became her constant “diving buddy” by enrolling in the same courses, providing crucial support.(她的妈妈报名参加了同样的课程，成为她不离不弃的“潜伴”，为她提供了至关重要的支持)”可知，Mia两年训练期间取得进步的关键是妈妈作为搭档陪伴参与。故选A项。 【6题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第四段中的“The next day, she faced the strenuous Rescue Diver test, which included multiple dives and demonstrating the ability to rescue and bring back to life an unconscious adult diver — the most difficult task of all.(第二天，她面临了strenuous的救援潜水员测试，这场测试包含多次潜水，还要展示营救并唤醒昏迷成年潜水员的能力——这是所有任务中最难的一项)”可知，这场测试难度极高、对体能和技能要求严苛，由此推测strenuous意为“艰难的、要求高的”，与“Tough and demanding”意思相近。故选A项。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“She plans to pursue further diving education and dreams of becoming a marine biologist, with a special passion for studying sharks through tagging and tracking.(她计划继续深造潜水相关知识，梦想成为一名海洋生物学家，尤其热衷于通过标记和追踪研究鲨鱼)”可知，Mia想要把自己对潜水的热爱和科学研究结合起来。故选D项。 C The Blackhawk Museum in Danville, California, offers a glimpse into the art, culture, and history of ancient China. The museum’s “Into China” gallery exhibits rare treasures from this East Asian country, which has a rich history. “The museum was designed to help visitors learn more about ancient Chinese history in a unique way,” said Joel Hodge, a program director at the museum. “Many of the items in the gallery can only be seen here or in China.” According to Hodge, about 200,000 to 250,000 people visit the museum each year. “Into China” visitors can see a replica (复制品) of the Forbidden City, an amazing complex located in Beijing, China’s capital. Replicas of the city’s buildings offer a bird’s eye view of the world of China’s emperors. A replica of the Dragon Throne, on which Emperors once sat high above the ground, serves as a reminder of hereditary (世袭的) power. The exhibition also introduces visitors to Confucius, one of the most celebrated philosophers in history. Confucius’ teachings further stressed kindness and morality. Visitors can learn how his beliefs helped shape the culture of ancient China. There’re other special treasures, and a porcelain room holds glass vases decorated with beautiful drawings of nature and animals. “The artworks in the gallery were created in the same way ancient Chinese craftsmen would make them,” Hodge noted. “That way, visitors can see how ancient pottery, instruments, and pieces of art were made.” Finally, replicas of China’s famous terracotta warriors are on exhibition. The original sculptures were unearthed in the 20th century. They had been buried with the first Chinese Emperor to protect him in the afterlife. “The terracotta soldiers are my favorite part of the exhibition,” said Greg Gregory, who was visiting the Blackhawk with his son. “It’s amazing to think that the ancient Chinese spent 40 years making them. Seeing the replicas really takes you back to the time when the people of ancient China looked at these soldiers as a symbol of protection.” 8. What is the purpose of the museum’s “Into China” gallery? A. To develop people’s interest in cultures. B. To attract a lot more visitors to China. C. To make Chinese ancient culture known. D. To draw wide attention to modern China. 9. What makes the artworks in the “Into China” gallery so special? A. Their special shapes. B. Their nice decoration. C. Their unique materials. D. Their producing method. 10. What did Greg Gregory talk about concerning the terracotta warriors? A. The greatness. B. The history. C. The application. D. The significance. 11. What might be the best title for the text? A. Learning about China from a gallery B. Researching the culture of ancient China C. Adding Chinese artworks to a museum D. Visiting an amazing museum in China 【答案】8. C 9. D 10. A 11. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了美国加州黑鹰博物馆的“走进中国”展厅通过仿制紫禁城、兵马俑及传统工艺，生动展示了中国古代历史文化，旨在帮助游客深入了解这一古老文明。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“The museum was designed to help visitors learn more about ancient Chinese history in a unique way(该博物馆的设立旨在以一种独特的方式帮助游客更深入地了解中国古代历史)”可知，该博物馆“走进中国”展厅旨在让世人了解中国古代文化。故选C。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段““The artworks in the gallery were created in the same way ancient Chinese craftsmen would make them,” Hodge noted. “That way, visitors can see how ancient pottery, instruments, and pieces of art were made.” (霍奇指出：“画廊里的这些艺术品的制作方式与古代中国工匠制作此类物品的方式如出一辙。这样一来，游客就能亲眼看到古代陶器、乐器以及艺术品是如何制作出来的了。”)”可知，“走进中国”展厅里的这些艺术品之所以如此特别，原因在于其制作方法。故选D。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段““The terracotta soldiers are my favorite part of the exhibition,” said Greg Gregory, who was visiting the Blackhawk with his son. “It’s amazing to think that the ancient Chinese spent 40 years making them. Seeing the replicas really takes you back to the time when the people of ancient China looked at these soldiers as a symbol of protection.”(“这些兵马俑是我此次参观展览中最喜欢的部分，”格雷格·格雷戈里说道，他正和儿子一同参观“黑鹰”博物馆。“想想看，古代中国人花了40年的时间才制作完成这些兵马俑。看到这些复制品真的能让人回到古代中国时期，那时人们将这些士兵视为保护的象征。”)”可知，格雷格·格雷戈里在谈到兵马俑时谈到了兵马俑的伟大之处。故选A。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“The Blackhawk Museum in Danville, California, offers a glimpse into the art, culture, and history of ancient China. The museum’s “Into China” gallery exhibits rare treasures from this East Asian country, which has a rich history.(位于加利福尼亚州丹维尔市的黑鹰博物馆向人们展示了中国古代的艺术、文化和历史风貌。该博物馆的“走进中国”展厅展出了来自这个东亚国家的珍贵文物，这个国家有着悠久的历史)”结合文章主要说明了美国加州黑鹰博物馆的“走进中国”展厅通过仿制紫禁城、兵马俑及传统工艺，生动展示了中国古代历史文化，旨在帮助游客深入了解这一古老文明。可知，A选项“通过一个展馆了解中国”最符合文章标题。故选A。 D Our daily lives are defined by conscious experience, ranging from the joy of sunlight to the pain of an injury. This leads to a key question: why did evolution create a system capable of suffering? Experts suggest consciousness evolved in three stages to ensure survival. The first stage is basic arousal. It acts as an alarm system when life is threatened. Pain is crucial here, signaling damage and triggering immediate responses like fleeing or freezing. This simple form of awareness helps organisms stay alive in dangerous situations. Later, general alertness developed. This allows focusing on specific signals while ignoring others. For instance, noticing smoke while talking enables one to find a fire source. This targeted attention helps learn connections between events, from simple causes to complex scientific patterns, improving adaptation to the environment. Finally, reflexive self-consciousness emerged in humans and some animals. It enables thinking about oneself, remembering the past, and planning for the future. Recognizing oneself in a mirror is a classic sign. This ability supports social coordination, helping individuals function effectively within groups by understanding their own role relative to others. Recent studies show birds also possess conscious traits. Their brains, though different from mammals, have structures that process information similarly. Birds can distinguish their reflection from others and show subjective experiences, proving consciousness is an ancient, widespread feature not limited to humans or those with a cerebral cortex (大脑皮层). 12. What is the primary function of basic arousal according to the text? A. To help animals learn complex scientific patterns. B. To enable individuals to plan for their future lives. C. To trigger survival responses when danger is detected. D. To allow organisms to recognize themselves in mirrors. 13. What can be inferred about general alertness from the third paragraph? A. It prevents organisms from feeling any physical pain. B. It limits the brain to processing only one signal at a time. C. It helps organisms understand relationships between different events. D. It is the most advanced form of consciousness found in all birds. 14. Why does the author mention birds in the last paragraph? A. To prove that only mammals can feel pain and suffering. B. To show that consciousness can exist without a cerebral cortex. C. To explain why birds have better vision than human beings. D. To suggest that birds are more social than other animal species. 15. Which of the following best describes the development of consciousness? A. It appeared suddenly in humans and spread to other animals later. B. It evolved gradually with different forms serving specific purposes. C. It depends entirely on the size of an animal’s brain structure. D. It is mainly used for enjoying pleasant moments in daily life. 【答案】12. C 13. C 14. B 15. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了意识进化的三个阶段及其作用。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“The first stage is basic arousal. It acts as an alarm system when life is threatened. Pain is crucial here, signaling damage and triggering immediate responses like fleeing or freezing.(第一阶段是基本唤醒。当生命受到威胁时，它就像一个警报系统。疼痛在这里至关重要，它发出受损信号，并引发逃跑或僵住等即时反应。)”可知，基本唤醒的主要功能是当检测到危险时触发生存反应。故选C。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“Later, general alertness developed.(后来，一般警觉性发展起来。)”和“This targeted attention helps learn connections between events, from simple causes to complex scientific patterns, improving adaptation to the environment.(这种有针对性的注意力有助于了解事件之间的联系，从简单的因果关系到复杂的科学模式，提高对环境的适应能力。)”可知，一般警觉性有助于生物理解不同事件之间的关系。故选C。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Recent studies show birds also possess conscious traits. Their brains, though different from mammals, have structures that process information similarly. Birds can distinguish their reflection from others and show subjective experiences, proving consciousness is an ancient, widespread feature not limited to humans or those with a cerebral cortex (大脑皮层).(最近的研究表明，鸟类也具有意识特征。它们的大脑虽然与哺乳动物不同，但具有类似的信息处理结构。鸟类可以区分自己的倒影和其他物体，并表现出主观体验，这证明意识是一种古老的、普遍存在的特征，并不局限于人类或拥有大脑皮层的生物。)”可知，作者在最后一段提到鸟类是为了表明意识可以在没有大脑皮层的情况下存在。故选B。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是根据第一段中“Experts suggest consciousness evolved in three stages to ensure survival.(专家认为意识为了确保生存经历了三个阶段的进化。)”、第二段中“The first stage is basic arousal.(第一阶段是基本唤醒。)”，第三段中“Later, general alertness developed.(后来，一般警觉性发展起来。)”以及第四段中“Finally, reflexive self-consciousness emerged in humans and some animals.(最后，反思性自我意识出现在人类和一些动物身上。)”可知，意识的发展是逐渐的，不同的形式服务于特定的目的。故选B。 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。 You wake up, check your phone, and your to-do list screams for attention. You tiredly push through endless work, driven by coffee, willpower and fear of falling behind — if this sounds familiar, you are not alone. ____16____ Yet here lies a paradox (悖论): pushing harder doesn’t necessarily bring greater success. ____17____ Research shows mental performance drops after about 90 minutes of intense focus. The brain needs cycles of focus and recovery, but many ignore this, leading to burnout. History’s great thinkers understood this. Einstein played violin when stuck; Churchill napped during wartime. These strategic pauses activated the brain’s problem-solving networks. These findings challenge “addition thinking” — the belief that to achieve more, you must do more. ____18____ For example, cancelling meetings that are not necessary is often more effective than adding more. Work smarter with focused time. Doing less can be the smartest way to do more. Relying only on willpower is misleading. ____19____ A more sustainable (可持续的) approach is to develop “flow states,” where work feels effortless and efficiency increases. To enter flow: clear distractions, pick tasks that match your skills, and switch between deep work and real breaks. To put this into practice, review your tasks. Cut those that cost energy but add little value. Group work into focused blocks and protect time for rest. Make it a habit — for example, stop one repeated task that no longer helps. Success isn’t about how much you do. ____20____ A. It leads you to more focused time. B. Our brain is not for nonstop output. C. Instead, add more meaningful work. D. Our society often praises being on the go. E. It’s about what you choose to concentrate on. F. Actually, it operates like a muscle that wears out. G. However, true productivity lies in cutting unnecessary parts. 【答案】16. D 17. B 18. G 19. F 20. E 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇议论文，反驳了一味忙碌的固有认知，提出了科学的工作与休息理念。 【16题详解】 根据第一段“You wake up, check your phone, and your to-do list screams for attention.You tiredly push through endless work, driven by coffee,willpower and fear of falling behind-if this sounds familiar,you are not alone.(你醒来，查看 你的手机，你的待办事项清单大声疾呼。你疲惫地完 成无休止的工作，被咖啡、意志力和害怕落后的恐惧 驱使如果这听起来很熟悉，你并不孤单。)”可知，我们整个的生活被这种不间断的工作所控制，D选项“我们的社会经常赞扬忙碌。”符合题意，故选D。 【17题详解】 根据第二段“Research shows mental performance drops after about 90 minutes of intense focus.The brain needs cycles of focus and recovery, but many ignore this,leading to burnout.(研究表明，在90分钟的高强度专注后，大脑的表 现会下降。大脑需要注意力和恢复的周期，但许多人忽视了这一点，导致精疲力竭。)”可知，我们的注意力集中时间不能太长，B项“我们的大脑不是用来 不间断地输出的。”符合题意，故选B。 【18题详解】 根据第三段“These findings challenge ”addition thinking”—the belief that to achieve more,you must do more.(这些发现挑战了加法思维”相信要想获得更多，就必须做得更多。）”可知，这是两个完全不一样的观点，G项“然而，真正的生产力在于削减不必要的部分。”符合题意，故选G。 【19题详解】 根据第四段“Relying only on willpower is misleading.(仅仅依靠意志力是误导。)”可知，仅靠意志力是行不通的，F项“事实上，它像肌肉一样会耗尽。”符合题意，故选F。 【20题详解】 根据最后一段“Make it a habit-for example,stop one repeat task that no longer helps.Success isn’t about how muchyou do.(养成习惯例如，停止重复不再有帮助的任务。成功不是你做了多少。)”可知，成功不是你做了多少，E项“而是你选择专注于什么。”符合题意，故选E。 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。 Sweat slips down my cheek as I attempt a shoulder extension and look around. It’s just me, a couple of seabirds, and shining freshwater to the ____21____. This, I whisper to myself, is ____22____. Solo outings had never ____23____ my mind before because I always had a friend with me. But three years ago, I ____24____ to Cleveland. Meeting friends in a new city was tough, leaving me feeling quite lonely ____25____. In October 2020, I decided to ____26____ a solo hiking trip. I went to Cuyahoga Valley National Park to admire the autumn leaves. Four miles in, I couldn’t remember the last time I’d felt so ____27____. I focused my ears on each forest sound and did something I almost never made time for: I listened to my own thoughts. When spring arrived, I decided to ____28____ another solo sport: kayaking (皮划艇). My chest, initially ____29____ by nerves, was bursting with happiness when I finally reached the middle of the river. The _____30_____ from anxiety to joy was incredible. Since that first solo hike, adventuring alone has become like _____31_____ for my soul. It has also pushed me to go beyond my comfort zone and to _____32_____ new people. Through social media, my adventure-friend circle has _____33_____. But at least once per month, I _____34_____ time to hit nature with my favorite friend: me. These solo journeys are not just about exercise; they have taught me the _____35_____ of my own company and made me stronger than ever before. 21. A. ground B. limit C. barrier D. horizon 22. A. challenging B. emotional C. superb D. annoying 23. A. crossed B. cleared C. opened D. changed 24. A. rushed B. moved C. returned D. drove 25. A. occasionally B. randomly C. readily D. casually 26. A. take B. favour C. adjust D. watch 27. A. ambitious B. alive C. ashamed D. anxious 28. A. try out B. cross out C. hold out D. bring out 29. A. touched B. warmed C. tightened D. opened 30. A. reaction B. pause C. gap D. shift 31. A. witness B. route C. poison D. medicine 32. A. educate B. meet C. unite D. help 33. A. contracted B. bloomed C. ballooned D. shortened 34. A. spend B. kill C. schedule D. waste 35. A. value B. cost C. danger D. reason 【答案】21. D 22. C 23. A 24. B 25. A 26. A 27. B 28. A 29. C 30. D 31. D 32. B 33. C 34. C 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者从原本习惯与人结伴出行，到搬到新城市后因交友困难而尝试独自冒险的转变。独自冒险逐渐成为作者的心灵良药，不仅让作者走出舒适区，还结识了新朋友，更让作者懂得了独处的价值，变得比以往更坚强。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这里只有我、几只海鸟，以及一望无际的闪闪发光的淡水。A. ground地面；B. limit限制；C. barrier障碍；D. horizon地平线。根据前文“a couple of seabirds, and shining freshwater”及常识可知，作者站在水边，看到的应是水面到“地平线”的位置，to the horizon为固定搭配，意为“到地平线、一望无际”，符合语境。故选D项。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我小声对自己说，这太棒了。A. challenging有挑战性的；B. emotional情绪化的；C. superb极好的、绝妙的；D. annoying令人恼火的。根据前文“It’s just me, a couple of seabirds, and shining freshwater to the ____.”可知，作者独自一人，周围的环境很美，所以作者觉得此刻的感受“太棒了”。故选C项。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：以前我从未想过独自出行，因为我身边总有朋友相伴。A. crossed穿过、掠过；B. cleared清理；C. opened打开；D. changed改变。根据后文“because I always had a friend with me.”可知，因为作者以前总是有朋友陪着，所以作者从未有过独自外出的想法。cross one’s mind”为固定短语，意为“某人想到、浮现在脑海中”，符合语境。故选A项。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但三年前，我搬到了克利夫兰。A. rushed冲；B. moved搬家、迁移；C. returned返回；D. drove驾驶。根据后文“Meeting friends in a new city was tough”可知，作者“搬到了”克利夫兰这个新城市。故选B项。 【25题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：在新城市交朋友很难，这让我偶尔感到很孤独。A. occasionally偶尔；B. randomly随机地；C. readily轻易地；D. casually随意地。根据前文“Meeting friends in a new city was tough”可知，在一个新城市里结交朋友很困难，因此作者“偶尔”会感到孤独。故选A项。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：2020年10月，我决定进行一次独自徒步旅行。A. take进行、开展；B. favour偏爱；C. adjust调整；D. watch观看。根据后文“I went to Cuyahoga Valley National Park to admire the autumn leaves.”可知，作者去了库雅荷加谷国家公园欣赏秋叶，所以此处指作者“进行”了一次独自徒步旅行，“take a trip”为固定短语，意为“去旅行”，符合语境。故选A项。 【27题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：走了四英里后，我不记得上一次感到如此鲜活是什么时候了。A. ambitious有野心的；B. alive鲜活的、有生命力的；C. ashamed羞愧的；D. anxious焦虑的。根据后文“I focused my ears on each forest sound and did something I almost never made time for: I listened to my own thoughts”可知，作者专注于森林的每一个声音，倾听自己的想法，在自然中感受到了“鲜活”的生命力。故选B项。 【28题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：春天来临时，我决定尝试另一项单人运动：皮划艇。A. try out尝试；B. cross out划掉；C. hold out坚持；D. bring out使显现。根据前文独自徒步旅行的成功体验及后文“another solo sport”和“when I finally reached the middle of the river”可知，作者决定“尝试”皮划艇这项独自运动，并达到了河中央。故选A项。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：起初，我因紧张而胸口发紧，但当我最终到达河中央时，心中充满了喜悦。A. touched触摸；B. warmed温暖；C. tightened收紧、发紧；D. opened打开。根据后文“by nerves”和常识可知，紧张会导致胸口“发紧”。故选C项。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：从焦虑到喜悦的转变真是不可思议。A. reaction反应；B. pause停顿；C. gap差距；D. shift转变、转换。根据前文“My chest, initially ____ by nerves, was bursting with happiness when I finally reached the middle of the river.”和后文“from anxiety to joy”可知，此处指情绪从焦虑到喜悦的“转变”。故选D项。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：自从第一次独自徒步旅行以来，独自冒险就成了我灵魂的良药。A. witness证人；B. route路线；C. poison毒药；D. medicine药、良药。根据后文“for my soul”以及“These solo journeys are not just about exercise; they have taught me the ____ of my own company and made me stronger than ever before.”可知，独自冒险不仅让作者学会了享受独处，还让作者比以往任何时候都更坚强，这对作者来说就像治愈灵魂的“良药”。故选D项。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：它也促使我走出舒适区，结识新朋友。A. educate教育；B. meet结识、遇见；C. unite团结；D. help帮助。根据后文“new people”以及“Through social media, my adventure-friend circle has ____”可知，作者通过社交媒体走出舒适区，“结识”了很多喜欢冒险的新朋友。故选B项。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：通过社交媒体，我的冒险朋友圈迅速扩大。A. contracted收缩；B. bloomed开花；C. ballooned迅速扩大；D. shortened缩短。根据前文“pushed me to go beyond my comfort zone and to ____ new people”可知，作者走出舒适区，结识了很多新朋友，即朋友圈“迅速扩大”。故选C项。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但每个月至少有一次，我会安排时间和我最喜欢的朋友 —— 我自己 —— 一起亲近大自然。A. spend花费；B. kill消磨；C. schedule安排；D. waste浪费。根据前文“at least once per month”以及后文“time to hit nature”可知，作者会特意“安排”时间独自出行，去亲近大自然。故选C项。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这些独自旅行不仅仅是为了锻炼；它们让我懂得了独处的价值，让我比以往任何时候都更坚强。A. value价值；B. cost成本；C. danger危险；D. reason原因。根据前文独自旅行带来的心灵成长及后文“of my own company and made me stronger than ever before”可知，作者领悟到了独处的“价值”，让作者比以往任何时候都更坚强。故选A项。 第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容 (1个单词) 或括号内单词的正确形式。 A team of Chinese researchers has successfully created a new kind of medical adhesive (粘合剂) called Bone-02. The new glue is designed to repair broken bones quickly ____36____ the need for traditional metal plates or big surgery. Unlike ordinary glues, this substance can work in wet, salty, and ____37____ (constant) moving conditions, and it can be injected (注射) directly into the specific site to help speed up bone repair. It bonds broken bones together in 2-3 minutes, even in blood-rich areas ____38____ most adhesives fail. The new glue has impressive properties, including its ability ____39____ (tolerate) significant forces before failing. When ____40____ (test), the glue was found to have a bonding strength of over 400 pounds. It also showed an impressive ____41____ (resist) to sliding apart and crushing. Besides, the glue is biodegradable (生物可降解的), ____42____ (permit) its absorption by the body as the bone regenerates, so no second surgery ____43____ (require) to remove implants (植入物). Early tests suggest it’s ____44____ (effect) in lowering infection risks compared to metal hardware. This discovery is important as it could open the door for faster surgery in the future. If clinical trials continue to confirm these results, this could be ____45____ major breakthrough in treating broken bones, especially for complex clinical cases. 【答案】36. without 37. constantly 38. where 39. to tolerate 40. tested 41. resistance 42. permitting 43. is required 44. effective 45. a 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了中国研究团队成功研发出一种名为Bone-02的新型医用粘合剂。 【36题详解】 考查介词。句意：这种新型胶水旨在快速修复骨折，无需使用传统金属板或大型手术。根据语境可知，此处表示“没有……的需要”，所以用介词without。故填without。 【37题详解】 考查副词。句意：与普通胶水不同，这种物质可以在潮湿、含盐以及持续运动的条件下发挥作用，并且它可以直接注射到特定部位，帮助加速骨骼修复。此处修饰形容词moving，应用副词形式作状语，constant的副词为constantly，意为“持续地”。故填constantly。 【38题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：它能在2-3分钟内将骨折部位粘合在一起，即使是在大多数粘合剂失效的血液丰富的区域。此处为定语从句，先行词是areas，表示地点，关系词在从句中作地点状语，所以用关系副词where引导。故填where。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这种新型胶水具有令人印象深刻的特性，包括在失效前承受巨大力量的能力。ability to do sth.为固定搭配，意为“做某事的能力”，所以用动词不定式to tolerate作后置定语修饰ability。故填to tolerate。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：在测试时，发现这种胶水的粘合强度超过400磅。句中已有谓语动词was found，此处应用非谓语动词，glue与test之间是被动关系，所以用过去分词tested作状语。故填tested。 【41题详解】 考查名词。句意：它还表现出令人印象深刻的抗滑动和抗压能力。根据空前的不定冠词an和形容词impressive可知，此处应用名词形式，resist的名词为resistance，意为“抵抗；阻力”。故填resistance。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：此外，这种胶水是可生物降解的，随着骨骼的再生，它可以被身体吸收，所以不需要进行二次手术来取出植入物。此处为非谓语动词作状语，the glue与permit之间是主动关系，所以用现在分词permitting作结果状语，表示自然而然的结果。故填permitting。 【43题详解】 考查动词时态和语态。句意：此外，这种胶水是可生物降解的，随着骨骼的再生，它可以被身体吸收，所以不需要进行二次手术来取出植入物。句子描述客观事实，应用一般现在时，主语no second surgery与require之间是被动关系，所以用一般现在时的被动语态，其结构为“am/is/are +过去分词”，主语是单数，所以用is required。故填is required。 【44题详解】 考查形容词。句意：早期测试表明，与金属器械相比，它在降低感染风险方面是有效的。根据空前的系动词is可知，此处应用形容词作表语，effect的形容词为effective，意为“有效的”。故填effective。 【45题详解】 考查冠词。句意：如果临床试验继续证实这些结果，这可能是治疗骨折方面的一个重大突破，尤其是对于复杂的临床病例。此处表示泛指“一个重大突破”，major是以辅音音素开头的单词，所以用不定冠词a。故填a。 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，上周四你校高二的学生志愿者前往学校附近的流浪动物救助站 (stray animals shelter)，开展了“温暖陪伴”志愿活动。请你根据以下要点写一篇80词左右的英文新闻报道。 要点： 1. 时间、地点、人物、活动内容： 2. 救助站工作人员的反应： 3. 简短评论。 A Warm Visit to Stray Animal Shelter ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】A Warm Visit to Stray Animal Shelter Last Thursday, Senior Two student volunteers from our school visited a nearby stray animals shelter for the “Warm Companionship” activity. After they arrived, they fed the animals, cleaned their living areas, and played with them happily. The shelter staff were deeply moved and expressed sincere gratitude. They praised the students not only for the kindness that they had shown to every helpless creature, but also for the strong sense of responsibility. This meaningful activity not only brought warmth to the stray animals but also raised students’ awareness of caring for animals. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生写一篇新闻报道，报道学校高二学生志愿者前往学校附近的流浪动物救助站，开展“温暖陪伴”志愿活动的情况。 【详解】1. 词汇积累： 感动：move → touch 表达：express → convey 感激：gratitude → appreciation 活动：activity → event 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：The shelter staff were deeply moved and expressed sincere gratitude. 拓展句：The shelter staff, who were deeply moved, expressed sincere gratitude. 【点睛】【高分句型1】After they arrived, they fed the animals, cleaned their living areas, and played with them happily.（运用了after引导的时间状语从句） 【高分句型2】They praised the students not only for the kindness that they had shown to every helpless creature, but also for the strong sense of responsibility.（运用了that引导的定语从句） 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短文。 “What is your name? ” is a question most frequently asked when people meet for the first time. But for me, it was the first challenge I encountered as an international student in Ireland. The pronunciation system of the Chinese language is quite different from that of English. For native speakers of English, some Chinese words are rather difficult to pronounce. My given name Qiuyu (秋雨), for instance, happened to be a great challenge for many of them. Every time I gave a self-introduction, I had to explain how to pronounce my name at least five times, yet they still could not say it the way I did. Once in a lecture, the professor tried repeating my name after me over and over in front of thirty classmates. I really did not know whether I should continue correcting him or simply drop the matter. I feared that my classmates might grow tired of my efforts or even lose patience with me. After all, I did care about how others would think of me. I realized that if I didn’t stop, the entire lecture would be ruined. “It’s okay, professor,” I shrugged (耸肩). The awkward moment ended with the class erupting into laughter. I forced a smile, unsure how to respond further. After that incident, I stopped acting as a “Chinese teacher.” Instead of correcting others when they were struggling to pronounce my name, I just smiled and nodded approvingly. This approach spared me the discomfort of having to over-explain. However, I soon found that by doing so, I might be losing something more important: the opportunity to share a small part of my cultural identity. 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。 In a class discussion, I was invited to explain the meaning of my name. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Many of my classmates got interested and came up to me after class. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: In a class discussion, I was invited to explain the meaning of my name. Standing up, I felt a mix of nervousness and excitement. “My name, Qiuyu, combines the characters for autumn and rain in Chinese,” I began, my voice steady. “Autumn represents harvest and maturity, while rain symbolizes nourishment and growth. Together, they embody a time of abundance and renewal.” As I spoke, I noticed the rapt attention of my classmates, their eyes reflecting curiosity and respect. It was a moment of connection, a bridge built between cultures through the simple act of sharing my name. Many of my classmates got interested and came up to me after class. They surrounded me, their questions pouring out like a stream. “What other names have beautiful meanings in Chinese?” “Can you teach us how to write our names in Chinese characters?” I smiled, feeling a warmth spread through me. I took out a piece of paper and began to sketch out characters, explaining each stroke and its significance. Through this interaction, I realized that by embracing my cultural identity, I was not only preserving my heritage but also enriching the lives of those around me. It was a small yet meaningful step towards fostering cultural understanding and appreciation. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，主要讲述了作者作为国际学生在爱尔兰因中文名字发音难而遭遇挑战，之后在一次课堂讨论中分享名字含义，意识到分享文化身份重要性，并借此与同学增进文化理解的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“在课堂讨论中，我被邀请解释我名字的含义。”可知，第一段可描写作者在课堂讨论中解释自己名字的含义，并感受到同学们的专注和尊重，意识到这是一个文化交流的契机。 ②由第二段首句内容“我的许多同学都很感兴趣，下课后都来找我。”可知，第二段可描写课后同学们对作者名字背后的文化产生浓厚兴趣，纷纷提问，作者通过教他们写中文名字，进一步加深了彼此的文化理解和欣赏。 2.续写线索：课堂受邀请解释名字的含义——作者阐释名字的寓意——同学们专注倾听——同学们对名字背后的文化感兴趣——作者教他们写中文名字——感悟文化桥接 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①代表：represent/stand for ②解释：explain/illustrate ③保护：preserve/protect 情绪类 ①紧张：nervousness/tension ②兴奋：excitement/thrill 【点睛】【高分句型1】As I spoke, I noticed the rapt attention of my classmates, their eyes reflecting curiosity and respect.(运用了as引导的状语从句以及独立主格结构) 【高分句型2】Through this interaction, I realized that by embracing my cultural identity, I was not only preserving my heritage but also enriching the lives of those around me.(运用了that引导的宾语从句和“not only...but also...”连接两个并列结构) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026年春学期赣县中学高二年级 英语期中检测课时作业 (考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分) 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分) 做题时，请先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. What does the man suggest bringing? A. Clothes. B. Snacks. C. Medicine. 2. When will the speakers leave for the trip? A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday. 3. What is the woman’s attitude to the man’s suggestion? A. Supportive. B. Doubtful. C. Unclear. 4. What do the speakers want to do? A. Make phone calls. B. Send postcards. C. Take photos. 5. How long do the speakers plan to stay in Europe? A. 4 days. B. 7 days. C. 14 days. 第二节 (共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6. What did the man like doing best in New York City? A. Trying the local food. B. Touring the park. C. Exploring the museum. 7. What did the man probably do on the plane? A. He read books. B. He watched films. C. He played games. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8. Who is the woman probably? A. A tour guide. B. A teacher. C. A salesperson. 9. What interests the man most about the Sydney Harbour Bridge? A. Taking the ship tour. B. Climbing the bridge. C. Learning about its history. 10. What does the woman advise the man to do in the end? A. Relax on the beach. B. Watch a performance. C. Visit a zoo. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 11. Why does the man make the call? A. To give suggestions. B. To ask for information. C. To express thanks. 12. Where will the man go this afternoon? A. The tower. B. The square. C. The theatre. 13. What will the man probably do next? A. Search online. B. Have lunch. C. Go shopping. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 14. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A sea journey. B. A shopping trip. C. A sports game. 15. What did the woman’s parents enjoy doing most? A. Climbing rock walls. B. Tasting different food. C. Walking in the garden. 16. What is the man interested in? A. Swimming. B. Skating. C. Climbing 17. Where did the woman spend most of her time? A. In the Entertainment Place. B. In the Youth Area. C. In the Pool Area. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18. What is the speaker probably doing? A. Giving a lecture. B. Chairing a meeting. C. Hosting a program. 19. What activity does the speaker recommend most in Sharm el-Sheikh? A. Visiting an ancient ship. B. Going on a boat trip. C. Swimming underwater. 20. What desert adventure is available according to the speaker? A. Bird-watching. B. Hiking. C. Horse-riding. 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 2026 High School Writing Contests The 2026 writing contests for high school students cover themes such as academic pursuits, creative composition and prevalent social issues. They provide diverse platforms for students to demonstrate their literary proficiency. Fourth Circuit Essay Contest Features: Administered by the United States Court of Appeals. Exclusively accessible to high school students in five states including Maryland and Virginia. Judges evaluate students’ comprehension of constitutional principles and the clarity of their prose. Key Time: Submit your essay by February 1, 2026. Winners will be announced in March 31. Rules & Awards: Students in grades 9-12 can participate. The top three recipients will be awarded $2000, $1500 and $1000. Purdue University Creative Writing Contest Features: Hosted by Purdue University’s English Department. It’s open to Indiana high school students and focuses on varieties of creative writing. Key Time: Send your work prior to March 21, 2026. The award event is on April 24. Rules & Awards: Categories include personal stories, poems and short stories. Each category’s top three win $100, $75 and $50. Jessamyn West High School Creative Writing Contest Features: Sponsored by Napa Valley College’s English Department. It only takes original, unpublished works from Napa County high school students, covering short stories, poems and creative true writing. Key Time: Submit by April 18, 2026. The award ceremony is on May 7. Rules & Awards: Judges are college English teachers. Each category’s first prize is $100, second is $50. Cornell University High School Essay Contest Features: Held by Cornell University. The theme is “How can public policy help young people join democratic decisions”. Key Time: Submit your essay before May 6, 2025. Rules & Awards: New York high school students may engage in team projects. The top three teams will be announced in May 30, with prize $ 200, $ 150 and $ 100. 1. Which part is included in each contest’s introduction? A. Contest purpose. B. Host information. C. Participant age limit. D. Theme explanation. 2. What do the contests held by Purdue University and Jessamyn West have in common? A. Their judges are college English teachers. B. They focus on academic research essays. C. They have a submission deadline in April. D. They accept students from specific school. 3. How is Cornell University High School Essay Contest different from others? A. It is organized in groups. B. It focuses on academic degree. C. It has three categories of works. D. It is open to all teenagers in New York. B At just 12 years old, Mia DaPonte has made history by becoming the youngest female Master Scuba Diver in the United States. This honorable title, awarded by organizations like PADI, represents an advanced level of training that most divers never achieve. Mia’s remarkable journey began with a simple inspiration: learning that her mother had been a certified diver since high school. Despite her early interest, Mia had to wait until the minimum age of 10 to begin formal training. On her tenth birthday, she started in the challenging waters near her Rhode Island home — known for cold temperatures and poor visibility. Earning her initial Open Water Diver certificate required persistence, a quality her instructors immediately recognized. One noted, “She sets her mind to something and gets it done.” Over the next two years, Mia dedicated herself to the demanding process. PADI courses combine practical diving with classroom study, and Mia progressed through several learning skills like first aid, underwater navigation, and fish identification. Her mother became her constant “diving buddy” by enrolling in the same courses, providing crucial support. Mia’s commitment is reflected in her 78 logged dives, far more than the 50 required for master certification. The final step presented a unique challenge: Mia had to wait until she turned 12 to take her last two required courses. To complete the Advanced Open Water and Rescue Diver certifications, her family traveled to Mexico. There, on her 12th birthday, she passed the advanced course. The next day, she faced the strenuous Rescue Diver test, which included multiple dives and demonstrating the ability to rescue and bring back to life an unconscious adult diver — the most difficult task of all. While proud of her accomplishment, Mia sees it as just the beginning. She plans to pursue further diving education and dreams of becoming a marine biologist, with a special passion for studying sharks through tagging and tracking. 4. What made Mia’s early training in Rhode Island particularly difficult? A. A lack of qualified diving instructors. B. Challenging storms and currents. C. Cold and low-visibility water conditions. D. The absence of required persistence. 5. What was key to Mia’s progress during her two-year training? A. Her mother’s participation as her partner. B. The simplicity of the PADI course system. C. Her natural talent for underwater navigation. D. Financial support for international travel. 6. What does the word “strenuous” in paragraph 4 most likely mean? A. Tough and demanding. B. Enjoyable and relaxing. C. Complex and discouraging. D. Advanced and rewarding. 7. What does Mia’s plan for the future show about her? A. She is satisfied with her current accomplishment. B. She views diving only as a personal hobby. C. She hopes to become a professional diving coach. D. She aims to connect her passion with science. C The Blackhawk Museum in Danville, California, offers a glimpse into the art, culture, and history of ancient China. The museum’s “Into China” gallery exhibits rare treasures from this East Asian country, which has a rich history. “The museum was designed to help visitors learn more about ancient Chinese history in a unique way,” said Joel Hodge, a program director at the museum. “Many of the items in the gallery can only be seen here or in China.” According to Hodge, about 200,000 to 250,000 people visit the museum each year. “Into China” visitors can see a replica (复制品) of the Forbidden City, an amazing complex located in Beijing, China’s capital. Replicas of the city’s buildings offer a bird’s eye view of the world of China’s emperors. A replica of the Dragon Throne, on which Emperors once sat high above the ground, serves as a reminder of hereditary (世袭的) power. The exhibition also introduces visitors to Confucius, one of the most celebrated philosophers in history. Confucius’ teachings further stressed kindness and morality. Visitors can learn how his beliefs helped shape the culture of ancient China. There’re other special treasures, and a porcelain room holds glass vases decorated with beautiful drawings of nature and animals. “The artworks in the gallery were created in the same way ancient Chinese craftsmen would make them,” Hodge noted. “That way, visitors can see how ancient pottery, instruments, and pieces of art were made.” Finally, replicas of China’s famous terracotta warriors are on exhibition. The original sculptures were unearthed in the 20th century. They had been buried with the first Chinese Emperor to protect him in the afterlife. “The terracotta soldiers are my favorite part of the exhibition,” said Greg Gregory, who was visiting the Blackhawk with his son. “It’s amazing to think that the ancient Chinese spent 40 years making them. Seeing the replicas really takes you back to the time when the people of ancient China looked at these soldiers as a symbol of protection.” 8. What is the purpose of the museum’s “Into China” gallery? A. To develop people’s interest in cultures. B. To attract a lot more visitors to China. C. To make Chinese ancient culture known. D. To draw wide attention to modern China. 9. What makes the artworks in the “Into China” gallery so special? A. Their special shapes. B. Their nice decoration. C. Their unique materials. D. Their producing method. 10. What did Greg Gregory talk about concerning the terracotta warriors? A. The greatness. B. The history. C. The application. D. The significance. 11. What might be the best title for the text? A. Learning about China from a gallery B. Researching the culture of ancient China C. Adding Chinese artworks to a museum D. Visiting an amazing museum in China D Our daily lives are defined by conscious experience, ranging from the joy of sunlight to the pain of an injury. This leads to a key question: why did evolution create a system capable of suffering? Experts suggest consciousness evolved in three stages to ensure survival. The first stage is basic arousal. It acts as an alarm system when life is threatened. Pain is crucial here, signaling damage and triggering immediate responses like fleeing or freezing. This simple form of awareness helps organisms stay alive in dangerous situations. Later, general alertness developed. This allows focusing on specific signals while ignoring others. For instance, noticing smoke while talking enables one to find a fire source. This targeted attention helps learn connections between events, from simple causes to complex scientific patterns, improving adaptation to the environment. Finally, reflexive self-consciousness emerged in humans and some animals. It enables thinking about oneself, remembering the past, and planning for the future. Recognizing oneself in a mirror is a classic sign. This ability supports social coordination, helping individuals function effectively within groups by understanding their own role relative to others. Recent studies show birds also possess conscious traits. Their brains, though different from mammals, have structures that process information similarly. Birds can distinguish their reflection from others and show subjective experiences, proving consciousness is an ancient, widespread feature not limited to humans or those with a cerebral cortex (大脑皮层). 12. What is the primary function of basic arousal according to the text? A. To help animals learn complex scientific patterns. B. To enable individuals to plan for their future lives. C. To trigger survival responses when danger is detected. D. To allow organisms to recognize themselves in mirrors. 13. What can be inferred about general alertness from the third paragraph? A. It prevents organisms from feeling any physical pain. B. It limits the brain to processing only one signal at a time. C. It helps organisms understand relationships between different events. D. It is the most advanced form of consciousness found in all birds. 14. Why does the author mention birds in the last paragraph? A. To prove that only mammals can feel pain and suffering. B. To show that consciousness can exist without a cerebral cortex. C. To explain why birds have better vision than human beings. D. To suggest that birds are more social than other animal species. 15. Which of the following best describes the development of consciousness? A. It appeared suddenly in humans and spread to other animals later. B. It evolved gradually with different forms serving specific purposes. C. It depends entirely on the size of an animal’s brain structure. D. It is mainly used for enjoying pleasant moments in daily life. 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。 You wake up, check your phone, and your to-do list screams for attention. You tiredly push through endless work, driven by coffee, willpower and fear of falling behind — if this sounds familiar, you are not alone. ____16____ Yet here lies a paradox (悖论): pushing harder doesn’t necessarily bring greater success. ____17____ Research shows mental performance drops after about 90 minutes of intense focus. The brain needs cycles of focus and recovery, but many ignore this, leading to burnout. History’s great thinkers understood this. Einstein played violin when stuck; Churchill napped during wartime. These strategic pauses activated the brain’s problem-solving networks. These findings challenge “addition thinking” — the belief that to achieve more, you must do more. ____18____ For example, cancelling meetings that are not necessary is often more effective than adding more. Work smarter with focused time. Doing less can be the smartest way to do more. Relying only on willpower is misleading. ____19____ A more sustainable (可持续的) approach is to develop “flow states,” where work feels effortless and efficiency increases. To enter flow: clear distractions, pick tasks that match your skills, and switch between deep work and real breaks. To put this into practice, review your tasks. Cut those that cost energy but add little value. Group work into focused blocks and protect time for rest. Make it a habit — for example, stop one repeated task that no longer helps. Success isn’t about how much you do. ____20____ A. It leads you to more focused time. B. Our brain is not for nonstop output. C. Instead, add more meaningful work. D. Our society often praises being on the go. E. It’s about what you choose to concentrate on. F. Actually, it operates like a muscle that wears out. G. However, true productivity lies in cutting unnecessary parts. 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。 Sweat slips down my cheek as I attempt a shoulder extension and look around. It’s just me, a couple of seabirds, and shining freshwater to the ____21____. This, I whisper to myself, is ____22____. Solo outings had never ____23____ my mind before because I always had a friend with me. But three years ago, I ____24____ to Cleveland. Meeting friends in a new city was tough, leaving me feeling quite lonely ____25____. In October 2020, I decided to ____26____ a solo hiking trip. I went to Cuyahoga Valley National Park to admire the autumn leaves. Four miles in, I couldn’t remember the last time I’d felt so ____27____. I focused my ears on each forest sound and did something I almost never made time for: I listened to my own thoughts. When spring arrived, I decided to ____28____ another solo sport: kayaking (皮划艇). My chest, initially ____29____ by nerves, was bursting with happiness when I finally reached the middle of the river. The _____30_____ from anxiety to joy was incredible. Since that first solo hike, adventuring alone has become like _____31_____ for my soul. It has also pushed me to go beyond my comfort zone and to _____32_____ new people. Through social media, my adventure-friend circle has _____33_____. But at least once per month, I _____34_____ time to hit nature with my favorite friend: me. These solo journeys are not just about exercise; they have taught me the _____35_____ of my own company and made me stronger than ever before. 21. A. ground B. limit C. barrier D. horizon 22. A. challenging B. emotional C. superb D. annoying 23. A. crossed B. cleared C. opened D. changed 24. A. rushed B. moved C. returned D. drove 25. A. occasionally B. randomly C. readily D. casually 26. A. take B. favour C. adjust D. watch 27. A. ambitious B. alive C. ashamed D. anxious 28. A. try out B. cross out C. hold out D. bring out 29. A. touched B. warmed C. tightened D. opened 30. A. reaction B. pause C. gap D. shift 31. A. witness B. route C. poison D. medicine 32. A. educate B. meet C. unite D. help 33. A. contracted B. bloomed C. ballooned D. shortened 34. A. spend B. kill C. schedule D. waste 35. A. value B. cost C. danger D. reason 第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容 (1个单词) 或括号内单词的正确形式。 A team of Chinese researchers has successfully created a new kind of medical adhesive (粘合剂) called Bone-02. The new glue is designed to repair broken bones quickly ____36____ the need for traditional metal plates or big surgery. Unlike ordinary glues, this substance can work in wet, salty, and ____37____ (constant) moving conditions, and it can be injected (注射) directly into the specific site to help speed up bone repair. It bonds broken bones together in 2-3 minutes, even in blood-rich areas ____38____ most adhesives fail. The new glue has impressive properties, including its ability ____39____ (tolerate) significant forces before failing. When ____40____ (test), the glue was found to have a bonding strength of over 400 pounds. It also showed an impressive ____41____ (resist) to sliding apart and crushing. Besides, the glue is biodegradable (生物可降解的), ____42____ (permit) its absorption by the body as the bone regenerates, so no second surgery ____43____ (require) to remove implants (植入物). Early tests suggest it’s ____44____ (effect) in lowering infection risks compared to metal hardware. This discovery is important as it could open the door for faster surgery in the future. If clinical trials continue to confirm these results, this could be ____45____ major breakthrough in treating broken bones, especially for complex clinical cases. 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，上周四你校高二的学生志愿者前往学校附近的流浪动物救助站 (stray animals shelter)，开展了“温暖陪伴”志愿活动。请你根据以下要点写一篇80词左右的英文新闻报道。 要点： 1. 时间、地点、人物、活动内容： 2. 救助站工作人员的反应： 3. 简短评论。 A Warm Visit to Stray Animal Shelter ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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短文。 “What is your name? ” is a question most frequently asked when people meet for the first time. But for me, it was the first challenge I encountered as an international student in Ireland. The pronunciation system of the Chinese language is quite different from that of English. For native speakers of English, some Chinese words are rather difficult to pronounce. My given name Qiuyu (秋雨), for instance, happened to be a great challenge for many of them. Every time I gave a self-introduction, I had to explain how to pronounce my name at least five times, yet they still could not say it the way I did. Once in a lecture, the professor tried repeating my name after me over and over in front of thirty classmates. I really did not know whether I should continue correcting him or simply drop the matter. I feared that my classmates might grow tired of my efforts or even lose patience with me. After all, I did care about how others would think of me. I realized that if I didn’t stop, the entire lecture would be ruined. “It’s okay, professor,” I shrugged (耸肩). The awkward moment ended with the class erupting into laughter. I forced a smile, unsure how to respond further. After that incident, I stopped acting as a “Chinese teacher.” Instead of correcting others when they were struggling to pronounce my name, I just smiled and nodded approvingly. This approach spared me the discomfort of having to over-explain. However, I soon found that by doing so, I might be losing something more important: the opportunity to share a small part of my cultural identity. 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。 In a class discussion, I was invited to explain the meaning of my name. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Many of my classmates got interested and came up to me after class. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $