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清远市高二年级2025-2026学年第二学期 期中质量监测英语学科 温馨提示： 1.本试卷满分120分，考试时间120分钟； 2.答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己所在的班级、姓名和考号填写在答题卡上。 3.考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，监考老师将答题卡收回，试卷学生自己保留。 第一部分 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 The Best Online Flower Delivery Services It’s easy to tie yourself in knots trying to find the perfect Mother’s Day gift. Flowers are a very convenient present. Many online flower delivery services offer same- or next-day delivery. Marks & Spencer Marks & Spencer has recently improved its flower business, offering a five-day freshness guarantee on its bouquets. M & S sources as many British flowers as it can, depending on what’s in season. It also uses sustainable packaging. Fastest delivery: next day Delivery cost: free Scilly Flowers All Scilly Flowers stems are grown naturally outdoors without artificial light or heat. As such, these particular flowers are available from October to Easter. The whole farm is making strides in sustainability with low-irrigation initiatives, a solar power cold store and postal plane and boat shipping. Fastest delivery: 1st class Royal Mail Delivery cost: free Smith & Munson Smith & Munson grows all its flowers in Lincolnshire — it specialises in tulips, lilies, peonies and ranunculus. These are all seasonal, so you can’t get them out of season. They are all buds when they arrive, ensuring they last as long as possible. Fastest delivery: 24 hours (Tuesday — Saturday) Delivery cost: free Interflora Interflora is effectively a flower matchmaker. You choose from a huge menu of flowers and then it matches you with a florist (花店) local to your delivery address. The florist then creates and delivers the arrangement. Fastest delivery: same day (order before 3 pm) Delivery cost: £10 for same-day delivery, £7.50 for named-day delivery 1. What is special about Marks & Spencer? A. It grows seasonal flowers. B. It guarantees a week’s freshness. C. It offers same-day delivery. D. It uses nature-friendly wrapping. 2. Which flower delivery service charges for delivery? A. Marks & Spencer. B. Interflora. C. Smith & Munson. D. Scilly Flowers. 3. Which section of the newspaper is the text probably taken from? A. Art. B. Travel. C. Lifestyle. D. Health. 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四家最好的在线鲜花递送服务。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Marks & Spencer部分的“It also uses sustainable packaging. (此外，它还采用了环保包装)”可知，Marks & Spencer的特别之处在于它使用对自然友好的包装。故选D项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Interflora 部分的“Delivery cost: £10 for same-day delivery, £7.50 for named-day delivery (配送费用：当日达服务10英镑，指定日期配送7.5英镑)”可知，Interflora的配送服务是收费的。故选B项。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中“Many online flower delivery services offer same- or next-day delivery. (许多在线鲜花配送服务提供当日或次日送达服务)”可知，文章主要介绍在线送花服务，属于生活方式范畴，所以可能出自报纸的生活方式板块。故选C项。 B Finland has topped the World Happiness Report for the past eight years. Besides its welfare system, Finland’s high ranking is also due to its people’s close connection with nature and daily sauna (桑拿). Last June, the country’s tourism agency hosted a master class, offering winners chosen from a social media challenge a free trip to Finland to learn from local masters. I didn’t participate in the challenge, but I was inspired by the idea. So I decided to travel to Finland myself to explore what lies behind this sustained happiness. In my journey to understand Finnish happiness, I sought out some advice from the local masters. A restaurant owner taught me how traditional foods can reconnect us with nature;a vibrant elderly woman demonstrated the power of focus through diving; a ceramic artist encouraged me to do things by hand — like reading, picking berries, or knitting; and almost everyone emphasized the sauna, which I tried myself there. Back in New York, I attempted to bring these into my own life: I found a backyard sauna in Brooklyn, shopped at farmer’ markets, and tried growing herbs. However, my kitchen received little sunlight, so I carried my small garden up to the roof each morning, sometimes forgetting to bring it back down at night. Summer storms soaked (浸泡) the soil, and eventually, the herbs died and even the pots were thrown away by someone. Then in late July, I went through a rough patch in my relationship. I ate very little or cried at random. Soon, even the sauna no longer lifted my spirits. I was sitting at the beach one afternoon, wondering why nature was not making me feel better, when the answer hit me: I was trying too hard to live exactly like the Finns. I’d missed the point of what all the masters were saying: Quiet the mind, and find pleasure in small acts and observations. “Simple things,” Ms. Pajunen, one of the masters, had said. “This is at the core of what Finns have to offer the rest of the world.” 4. Why did the author decide to visit Finland? A. To join a social media challenge trip. B. To find the secret of lasting happiness. C. To study the welfare system of Finland. D. To experience natural scenery and sauna. 5. What did the author learn from the masters in Finland? A. The history of sauna culture. B. The professional skills of diving. C. The value of traditional industries. D. The practical habits for a joyful life. 6. How did the author’s attempt at Finnish living end up? A. It failed to achieve its original purpose. B. It significantly improved her well-being. C. It succeeded after some initial struggles. D. It gained support from her neighborhood. 7. What can we learn from the author’s experience? A. Nature is the source of Finnish romance. B. Finnish happiness is from various activities. C. Adopting Finnish lifestyle leads to frustration. D. Finnish happiness lies in appreciating ordinary things. 【答案】4. B 5. D 6. A 7. D 【解析】 【导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述作者前往芬兰探寻其蝉联八年幸福榜首的秘诀，尝试当地生活方式并领悟到幸福核心的经历。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“So I decided to travel to Finland myself to explore what lies behind this sustained happiness.(于是我决定亲自前往芬兰，探寻这种持久幸福感背后的奥秘)”可知，作者决定去芬兰是为了寻找持久幸福的秘诀。故选B项。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“A restaurant owner taught me how traditional foods can reconnect us with nature;a vibrant elderly woman demonstrated the power of focus through diving; a ceramic artist encouraged me to do things by hand — like reading, picking berries, or knitting; and almost everyone emphasized the sauna, which I tried myself there. (一位餐厅老板让我明白了传统食物如何帮我们重新联结自然；一位精神矍铄的老妇人用潜水的经历向我展示了专注的力量；一位陶艺家鼓励我动手去做一些事——比如阅读、采摘浆果或是编织；而几乎所有人都对桑拿浴赞不绝口，我也在当地亲身体验了一番。)”可知，作者从芬兰的行家那里学到了能获得愉悦生活的实用习惯。故选D项。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“However, my kitchen received little sunlight, so I carried my small garden up to the roof each morning, sometimes forgetting to bring it back down at night. Summer storms soaked (浸泡) the soil, and eventually, the herbs died and even the pots were thrown away by someone. Then in late July, I went through a rough patch in my relationship. I ate very little or cried at random. Soon, even the sauna no longer lifted my spirits. (然而，我家的厨房几乎晒不到太阳，于是我每天早上都把我的小花园搬到屋顶上，有时晚上还会忘了把它搬下来。夏季的暴雨浸透了土壤，最终香草都枯萎了，连花盆也被人扔掉了。到了七月下旬，我的感情生活陷入了一段艰难的时期。我吃得很少，还会没来由地掉眼泪。很快，就连桑拿浴也无法再让我心情好转了。)”可知，作者尝试芬兰式生活的努力没能达到原本的目的。故选A项。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“I’d missed the point of what all the masters were saying: Quiet the mind, and find pleasure in small acts and observations. “Simple things,” Ms. Pajunen, one of the masters, had said. “This is at the core of what Finns have to offer the rest of the world.”(我此前没有领会到那些行家话语里的精髓：静下心来，从微小的举动和观察中寻找乐趣。其中一位行家帕尤宁女士曾说过：“简单的小事，这是芬兰人能带给世界其他地方的核心所在”)”可知，我们能从作者的经历中领悟到，芬兰人的幸福在于珍惜和欣赏平凡的事物。故选D项。 C Young students are often considered “digital natives”, with technology in every aspect of their lives. While this can be an advantage in some situations, research has found that the impact is not completely positive. To compare the effectiveness of handwritten and typed classroom notes, Pam Mueller from Princeton and Daniel Oppenheimer from UCLA conducted experiments in a simulated (模拟的) classroom environment, where groups of students — sample sizes ranged from 67 to 151 — watched video lectures and took notes either by hand or on laptops, with the Internet switched off and other programs disabled to avoid distraction. After the lecture, the students first took tests of working memory. Next, they were examined on what they retained from the lectures. The tests consisted of both factual questions and conceptual-application questions, which were designed to assess their understanding of key concepts in the videos. The results showed that while laptop users recorded much more words, the two groups performed equally on factual questions. However, laptop users performed much worse on conceptual-application questions. To further explore the role of note-taking in long-term learning, the researchers tested students a week later to determine if taking more notes on a laptop was helpful when reviewing before the test. Without note review, both groups showed similar performance; but with a 10-minute review, students with handwritten notes performed better on both factual and conceptual questions. The findings of the experiments might imply an advantage for handwritten notes in processing information. However, it is also possible that, because of processing information to a greater depth, reviewing these notes reminded the students of the lecture information more effectively than reviewing laptop notes did. “This isn’t about whether to use technology, but about how to use it intentionally.” Pam Mueller noted, “When the goal is to deeply understand and apply concepts, forcing students to actively engage with information by hand, rather than passively typing it, proves to be a more effective approach.” 8. What do Pam and Daniel’s experiments focus on? A. The value of two note-taking methods. B. The long-term benefits of handwriting. C. The effectiveness of writing lessons. D. The advantages of technology in memory. 9. What does the underlined word “retained” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Recorded. B. Understood. C. Discussed. D. Explained. 10. What do we know about the findings of the experiments? A. Handwritten notes improves deeper learning. B. Taking more notes leads to better performance. C. Laptop notes are superior for memorizing facts. D. More detailed notes help with short-term recall. 11. What does Pam Mueller suggest about classroom technology? A. Replace it with handwriting. B. Avoid it in conceptual learning. C. Use it for deep understanding. D. Apply it based on learning goals. 【答案】8. A 9. B 10. A 11. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。研究表明，尽管笔记本电脑记笔记速度快，但手写笔记能促进对概念的深度理解和长期记忆。专家建议应根据具体的学习目标来选择使用科技或手写。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“To compare the effectiveness of handwritten and typed classroom notes, Pam Mueller from Princeton and Daniel Oppenheimer from UCLA conducted experiments in a simulated (模拟的) classroom environment, where groups of students — sample sizes ranged from 67 to 151 — watched video lectures and took notes either by hand or on laptops, with the Internet switched off and other programs disabled to avoid distraction.(为了比较手写笔记和打字笔记的效果，普林斯顿大学的帕姆·穆勒和加州大学洛杉矶分校的丹尼尔·奥彭海默在模拟的课堂环境中进行了实验。实验中，学生们分成小组（样本规模从67人到151人不等），观看视频讲座并以手写或在笔记本电脑上记录笔记，同时关闭了网络并禁用了其他程序以避免分心)”可知，帕姆和丹尼尔的实验主要关注两种笔记方法的价值。故选A。 【9题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“The tests consisted of both factual questions and conceptual-application questions, which were designed to assess their understanding of key concepts in the videos. The results showed that while laptop users recorded much more words, the two groups performed equally on factual questions. However, laptop users performed much worse on conceptual-application questions.(讲座结束后，学生们首先进行了工作记忆能力的测试。接着，他们接受了关于讲座内容的回顾测试。测试内容包括事实性问题和概念应用性问题，旨在评估他们对视频中关键概念的理解程度。测试结果表明，虽然笔记本电脑使用者记录的词汇量更多，但两组在事实性问题上的表现相当。然而，笔记本电脑使用者在概念应用性问题上的表现要差得多)”可知，讲座结束后，学生们接受测试。Retained在这里指学生从讲座中“记住”或“保留”了什么信息。在测试语境下，对应学生对知识的“理解”和掌握。故划线词意思是“明白，理解”。故选B。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Without note review, both groups showed similar performance; but with a 10-minute review, students with handwritten notes performed better on both factual and conceptual questions. The findings of the experiments might imply an advantage for handwritten notes in processing information. However, it is also possible that, because of processing information to a greater depth, reviewing these notes reminded the students of the lecture information more effectively than reviewing laptop notes did.(如果没有笔记复习，两组学生的表现相似；但进行10分钟的复习后，有手写笔记的学生在事实性和概念性问题上的表现都更好。实验结果可能表明，手写笔记在信息处理方面具有优势。然而，也有可能是因为对信息进行了更深入的处理，所以复习这些手写笔记比复习笔记本上的笔记更能有效地让学生回忆起讲座中的信息)”可知，手写笔记有助于实现更深入的学习。故选A。 【11题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段““This isn’t about whether to use technology, but about how to use it intentionally.” Pam Mueller noted, “When the goal is to deeply understand and apply concepts, forcing students to actively engage with information by hand, rather than passively typing it, proves to be a more effective approach.”(帕姆·穆勒指出：“这并非是关于是否要使用技术的问题，而是关于如何有目的地使用技术。当目标是深入理解并运用概念时，迫使学生亲手主动处理信息，而非被动地输入信息，会证明是一种更有效的方法。”)”可知，帕姆·穆勒建议根据学习目标来应用课堂技术。故选D。 D Researchers at the University of Maryland have developed batteries that use a product found in crustacean (甲壳纲动物) shells to store energy. The new batteries are more eco-friendly, energy efficient and affordable compared to traditional ones. The scientists are now pushing to have the product adopted in the commercial production of batteries. They say that using this product is necessary owing to the increased move towards electric cars and green energy at large. The world is rapidly changing towards green energy and batteries are at the center of this move, so it is necessary to make batteries eco-friendly. “We think both biodegradability (生物降解性) of material and the performance of the batteries are important for a product, which has the potential to be commercialized,” said Liangbing Hu, the lead author of the study. According to the study published in Matter, traditional batteries could be quite harmful to the environment. For instance, products such as lithium (锂)used in batteries can stay in the environment for hundreds or thousands of years. Crustaceans such as shrimp, lobsters and crabs have hard skeletons whose cells contain a substance making the shells hard and resistant. Interestingly, this substance is available widely in nature and is often thrown away as waste in food industries. Scientists believe that the product could be used to improve the performance of batteries. The researchers were able to come up with a cheaper and more renewable battery which is 99.7% energy efficient even after 1000 battery cycles. That is about 400 hours. Further, they found that the batteries can break down in soil in five months. The leftover zinc, a common metal, can be recovered for continuous recycling. “The design of new batteries that are respectful of the environment, cheap and producing high discharge capacity, is one of the more important items that must be developed in the coming years,” said Antonio Romero, professor of material sciences at the University of Cartagena in Spain. 12. Why are researchers developing the new batteries? A. To employ a product as storage. B. To replace the traditional batteries. C. To address needs of clean energy. D. To use waste from food industries. 13. What is an advantage of employing the substance from crustaceans? A. It costs less than lithium. B. It reduces food waste. C. It makes batteries harder. D. It is naturally plentiful. 14. How does the author describe the new batteries in paragraph 5? A. By quoting experts. B. By providing statistics. C. By giving examples. D. By making comparisons. 15. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Lithium Batteries:A Threat to Environment B. Crustacean Shells Powering Future Batteries C. Food Waste:A New Source of Green Energy D. Zinc Recovery Supporting Battery Development 【答案】12. C 13. D 14. B 15. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍马里兰大学研究人员利用甲壳纲动物外壳中的物质研发新型电池，及其在环保、能效等方面的优势和应用前景。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“They say that using this product is necessary owing to the increased move towards electric cars and green energy at large.(他们表示，由于电动汽车和绿色能源的整体发展趋势日益明显，使用这种产品是必要的)”以及第二段中的“The world is rapidly changing towards green energy and batteries are at the center of this move, so it is necessary to make batteries eco-friendly.(世界正迅速向绿色能源转型，电池是这一转型的核心，因此有必要制造环保电池)”可知，研究人员研发新型电池是为了满足清洁能源发展的需求。故选C项。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Interestingly, this substance is available widely in nature and is often thrown away as waste in food industries.(有趣的是，这种物质在自然界中广泛存在，在食品工业中常作为废弃物被丢弃)”可知，使用来自甲壳纲动物的这种物质的一个优势是它在自然界中储量丰富。故选D项。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段中的“The researchers were able to come up with a cheaper and more renewable battery which is 99.7% energy efficient even after 1000 battery cycles. That is about 400 hours. Further, they found that the batteries can break down in soil in five months.(研究人员研发出了一种更便宜、更可再生的电池，即使经过1000次充放电循环，能效仍达99.7%，约合400小时。此外，他们发现这种电池能在土壤中五个月内降解)”可知，作者通过列举数据来描述新型电池。故选B项。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，并结合第一段“Researchers at the University of Maryland have developed batteries that use a product found in crustacean (甲壳纲动物) shells to store energy. The new batteries are more eco-friendly, energy efficient and affordable compared to traditional ones. The scientists are now pushing to have the product adopted in the commercial production of batteries. They say that using this product is necessary owing to the increased move towards electric cars and green energy at large.(马里兰大学的研究人员研发出了一种新型电池，该电池利用从甲壳纲动物外壳中提取的一种物质来储存能量。与传统电池相比，这种新型电池更环保、能效更高，且价格更亲民。目前，科学家们正推动将这种物质应用于电池的商业化生产中。他们表示，鉴于电动汽车和绿色能源的发展趋势在全球范围内不断加强，使用这种物质已成为必然之举)”可知，文章核心围绕研究人员利用甲壳纲动物外壳中的物质研发新型环保电池展开，介绍了该物质的特点、新型电池的优势及前景。B项“甲壳纲动物外壳为未来电池提供动力”精准概括主旨，可以用作本文标题。故选B项。 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。 Most of us are pretty good at celebrating our big wins: moving house, getting married, or passing a driving test. But what about all the small wins along the way? ___16___ Taking notes of these wins keeps you motivated. So, here are four practical ways to celebrate your small wins. Pause and slow down. When you achieve a small win, it can be tempting to move on with the next task on your to-do list or display your progress. Why not practise pausing and slowing down? ___17___ It can in turn strengthen positive feelings and remind you that progress, however small, still counts. Celebrate wins with understanding companions. Sometimes, the small wins we’re proud of don’t get the recognition they deserve. Whether it’s nailing a tough presentation, finishing a challenging assignment, or simply sticking to a daily routine, these moments feel more meaningful when shared with someone who gets it. ___18___ Create a “win” wall. ___19___ For example, if you’re training for a marathon, which demands planning, commitment and regular weekly runs. Write down the date and details of every run on a whiteboard or large wall sheet. You could even buy running-themed stickers and get the thrill of popping one on your win wall after every run! ___20___ Take a photo, write a poem, or record a voice note to document your feelings when you reach your milestone. These snapshots become reminders on harder days and proof that progress is happening. Over time, you’ll build a collection of moments showing how far you’ve come. A. Capture the moment. B. Remind yourself of your daily wins. C. After all, good interpersonal relationships make you relaxed. D. So go to a trusted friend and turn a quiet win into shared joy. E. This gives your brain time to absorb what you’ve accomplished. F. Tracking small steps toward a long-term goal keeps you inspired to persist. G. Life consists of little moments, and long-term goals are realized through tiny steps. 【答案】16. G 17. E 18. D 19. F 20. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍小成就的重要性，以及放慢节奏、分享喜悦等四种庆祝小成就的实用方法。 【16题详解】 上文“Most of us are pretty good at celebrating our big wins: moving house, getting married, or passing a driving test. But what about all the small wins along the way? (我们大多数人都很擅长庆祝自己的重大胜利：搬家、结婚或通过驾驶考试。但是，一路上的那些小胜利呢？)”提到人们常庆祝重大胜利，却忽略了小胜利，G选项“Life consists of little moments, and long-term goals are realized through tiny steps. (生活由无数小瞬间组成，长期目标是通过微小步骤实现的)”承接上文，指出生活由小瞬间组成，长期目标也需通过小步骤实现，从而引出庆祝小胜利的重要性，符合语境。故选G。 【17题详解】 上文“Why not practise pausing and slowing down? (为什么不练习暂停和放慢速度呢？)”提出暂停和放慢速度的建议，E选项“This gives your brain time to absorb what you’ve accomplished. (这给你的大脑时间来吸收你所取得的成就)”解释了这样做的好处，即让大脑有时间吸收所取得的成就，符合语境。故选E。 【18题详解】 上文“Sometimes, the small wins we’re proud of don’t get the recognition they deserve. Whether it’s nailing a tough presentation, finishing a challenging assignment, or simply sticking to a daily routine, these moments feel more meaningful when shared with someone who gets it. (有时候，我们引以为豪的小胜利并没有得到应有的认可。无论是完成一场艰难的演讲、完成一项具有挑战性的任务，还是仅仅坚持日常惯例，当与理解你的人分享这些时刻时，它们会变得更有意义)”提到与理解自己的人分享小胜利会更有意义，D选项“So go to a trusted friend and turn a quiet win into shared joy. (所以去找一个值得信赖的朋友，把安静的胜利变成共同的喜悦)”承接上文，提出具体建议，即去找一个值得信赖的朋友分享胜利，符合语境。故选D。 【19题详解】 下文“For example, if you’re training for a marathon, which demands planning, commitment and regular weekly runs. Write down the date and details of every run on a whiteboard or large wall sheet. (例如，如果你正在为马拉松训练，这需要计划、承诺和定期的每周跑步。在白板或大墙纸上写下每次跑步的日期和细节)”通过举例说明如何记录小步骤，F选项“Tracking small steps toward a long-term goal keeps you inspired to persist. (追踪朝着长期目标迈出的小步骤能让你保持坚持的动力)”引出下文，指出追踪小步骤能保持坚持的动力，符合语境。故选F。 【20题详解】 下文“Take a photo, write a poem, or record a voice note to document your feelings when you reach your milestone. These snapshots become reminders on harder days and proof that progress is happening. Over time, you’ll build a collection of moments showing how far you’ve come. (当你达到里程碑时，拍张照片、写首诗或录段语音笔记来记录你的感受。这些快照会在艰难的日子里成为提醒，也是进步正在发生的证明。随着时间的推移，你会积累一系列展示你走了多远的时刻)”提到用各种方式记录达到里程碑时的感受，A选项“Capture the moment. (捕捉这一刻)”概括了下文内容，即记录下这些重要时刻，符合语境。故选A。 第二部分 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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 When I was 13, I developed a strong fear of heights after jumping from a tree and breaking my arm. For years, even standing on a ladder made my legs ____21____. Everything ____22____ during a school trip to a rock-climbing center. My teacher, Mrs. Wilson, noticed my ____23____. “You don’t have to climb,” she said softly, “but sometimes facing your fears can be ____24____.” Her words echoed in my mind as I watched my classmates conquer the wall, one by one, cheering as they reached the top. Suddenly, an urge made me ____25____ “What if I just take one step!” I ____26____. With shaking hands, I fastened the safety belt. The first rock felt ____27____ under my fingers. My heart ____28____ as I struggled to pull myself up. Halfway up, I ____29____. My tense legs failed to move as the height overwhelmed me. The ground seemed ____30____. Fear rushed through my body. “Look up, not down!” Mrs. Wilson shouted. Following her ____31____, I focused on the next cold rock. Slowly, my fear transformed into ____32____. When I finally reached the top, tears of relief ____33____ my cheeks. That day, I learned a lesson I will never forget: courage isn’t the absence of fear — it’s the ____34____ to act despite it. Sometimes, all it takes is that first step, the will to look up instead of down, and the ____35____ to keep going, no matter what. 21. A. shake B. ache C. weaken D. relax 22. A. ended B. changed C. happened D. improved 23. A. curiosity B. sorrow C. potential D. hesitation 24. A. regretful B. exciting C. rewarding D. painful 25. A. step forward B. stay back C. turn around D. run away 26. A. sighed B. whispered C. shouted D. replied 27. A. hard B. smooth C. icy D. damp 28. A. beat B. paused C. sank D. raced 29. A. froze B. slipped C. quit D. rested 30. A. close B. distant C. dangerous D. safe 31. A. advice B. example C. warning D. plan 32. A. satisfaction B. embarrassment C. determination D. disappointment 33. A. burned B. flooded C. touched D. warmed 34. A. ability B. creation C. judgement D. choice 35. A. inspiration B. wisdom C. discipline D. strength 【答案】21. A 22. B 23. D 24. C 25. A 26. B 27. C 28. D 29. A 30. B 31. A 32. C 33. B 34. D 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者克服恐高心理的一次攀岩经历。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：多年来，甚至站在梯子上都会让我的腿发抖。A. shake颤抖；B. ache疼痛；C. weaken变弱；D. relax放松。根据上文“I developed a strong fear of heights”可知，作者有恐高症，所以站在梯子上会腿发抖。故选A。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在学校组织的一次攀岩活动中，一切都发生了改变。A. ended结束；B. changed改变；C. happened发生；D. improved改善。根据上文“I developed a strong fear of heights”、“Everything”、下文“When I finally reached the top”可知，作者克服恐高心理去攀岩并且到达顶端，这次攀岩活动改变了作者对高度的恐惧状态。故选B。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我的老师威尔逊夫人注意到了我的犹豫。A. curiosity好奇心；B. sorrow悲伤；C. potential潜力；D. hesitation犹豫。根据上文“I developed a strong fear of heights”可知，作者恐高，因此面对攀岩会犹豫。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“你不必爬，”她轻声说，“但有时面对你的恐惧是有回报的。”A. regretful后悔的；B. exciting令人兴奋的；C. rewarding有回报的；D. painful痛苦的。根据下文“When I finally reached the top”、“That day, I learned a lesson I will never forget: courage isn’t the absence of fear — it’s the 　14　 to act despite it.”可知，作者克服恐高心理成功攀岩，并且懂得了一个人生道理，所以面对恐惧是有回报的。故选C。 【25题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：突然，一股冲动让我向前迈了一步：“如果我只迈一步呢！”A. step forward向前迈步；B. stay back留在后面；C. turn around转身；D. run away逃跑。根据下文“What if I just take one step”、“With shaking hands, I fastened the safety belt”可知，作者问自己“如果我只迈一步呢！”和作者系安全带的行为可知，冲动让作者决定上前尝试攀岩。故选A。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我小声说。A. sighed叹气；B. whispered小声说；C. shouted大喊；D. replied回答。根据上文“What if I just take one step”可知，这是作者小声对自己说的话，是内心犹豫之下的小声自语，并非大声呼喊或回应他人。故选B。 【27题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我手下的第一块岩石摸起来很冷。A. hard坚硬的；B. smooth光滑的；C. icy冰冷的；D. damp潮湿的。根据下文“I focused on the next cold rock”可知，岩石摸起来是冰凉的。故选C。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我挣扎着往上爬，心跳加速。A. beat跳动；B. paused暂停；C. sank下沉；D. raced加速。根据上文“I developed a strong fear of heights”、“My heart”以及下文“as I struggled to pull myself up”可知，作者恐高，挣扎着往上爬的时候心跳加速。故选D。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：爬到一半时，我僵住了。A. froze僵住；B. slipped滑倒；C. quit退出；D. rested休息。根据下文“My tense legs failed to move as the height overwhelmed me”可知，作者因为高度带来的恐惧而双腿无法动弹，整个人僵住了。故选A。 【30题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：地面看起来很遥远。A. close近的；B. distant遥远的；C. dangerous危险的；D. safe安全的。根据上文“Halfway up”、“The ground seemed”可知，作者爬到攀岩墙一半的位置，以及恐高的状态可知，此时看地面会觉得很遥远。故选B。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：听从她的建议，我专注于下一块冰冷的岩石。A. advice建议；B. example例子；C. warning警告；D. plan计划。根据上文“Look up, not down”和下文“I focused on the next cold rock”可知，“抬头看，不要往下看！”是老师给作者的建议，作者听从她的建议，专注于下一块冰冷的岩石。故选A。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：慢慢地，我的恐惧变成了决心。A. satisfaction满意；B. embarrassment尴尬；C. determination决心；D. disappointment失望。根据上文“Slowly, my fear transformed into”和下文“When I finally reached the top”可知，作者继续攀爬并到达顶端，可以看出作者的恐惧逐渐转化为坚持下去的决心。故选C。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我终于到达山顶时，欣慰的泪水涌上我的脸颊。A. burned燃烧；B. flooded涌出；C. touched触摸；D. warmed温暖。根据上文“tears of relief”和“my cheeks”可知，欣慰的泪水涌上作者的脸颊。flood one’s cheeks是固定搭配，表示“泪水涌上脸颊”。故选B。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：那天，我学到了一个永远不会忘记的教训：勇气不是没有恐惧，而是尽管恐惧仍选择行动。A. ability能力；B. creation创造；C. judgement判断；D. choice选择。根据下文“to act despite it”可知，勇气是在有恐惧的情况下，主动选择去行动，而非具备某种能力。故选D。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：有时候，所需要的只是第一步，向上看的意愿，以及无论发生什么都要继续前进的力量。A. inspiration灵感；B. wisdom智慧；C. discipline纪律；D. strength力量。根据下文“to keep going, no matter what”可知，无论发生什么都要继续前进需要力量。故选D。 第二节 语法填空(共10个小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分。) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Universal Music China has launched a new International Cooperation Department to provide a one-stop service for international artists ____36____ (seek) to develop their careers in China and enter the Chinese market. The department was ____37____ (official) introduced during a launch event in Beijing on Jan. 22, attended by Universal Music partners. This is a reflection of China’s growing value____38____ the world’s third-largest music market from the perspective of music ____39____ (consume). The event’s theme, “Go East,” ____40____ (coin) personally by Timothy Xu, CEO of Universal Music Group Greater China, symbolizes a shift in cultural and commercial focus from West to East. The phrase is also pronounced similarly to “gouyisi” in Chinese, ____41____ informal term meaning “You’re true friends.” Among the highlights of the event ____42____ (be) Mickey Guyton, an American country music artist, ____43____ participated in China’s popular TV show Singer 2025. As a success for international artist entry, she shared her insights into how international artists break into the Chinese market ____44____ what a vital role local professional teams play in ensuring success. “This is the first time that we ____45____ (come) to China, and we cannot wait to explore the country and make new connections with local fans,” said a Thai singer. 【答案】36. seeking 37. officially 38. as 39. consumption 40. coined 41. an 42. was 43. who 44. and 45. have come 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道，文章主要介绍了环球音乐中国举办的“Go East”活动，活动上正式宣布成立一个全新成立的业务部门——国际合作部，全力打造国际艺人来华“一站式服务体系”。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：环球音乐中国公司已成立了一个新的国际合作部门，旨在为那些希望在中国发展事业并进入中国市场的国际艺人提供一站式服务。seek在句中作非谓语动词，artists和动词seek之间是逻辑上的主动关系，使用现在分词作后置定语，故填seeking。 【37题详解】 考查副词。句意：该部门于1月22日在北京举行的一场发布会上正式亮相，环球音乐的合作伙伴们出席了此次发布会。空处修饰动词introduced，应用official的副词形式officially，故填officially。 【38题详解】 考查介词。句意：这反映出从音乐消费的角度来看，中国作为全球第三大音乐市场的地位正在不断提升。此处指“作为全球第三大音乐市场”，使用介词as，故填as。 【39题详解】 考查名词。句意：同上。空处应填名词作of的宾语，用动词consume的名词形式consumption“消费”，是不可数名词，故填consumption。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：该活动的主题“Go East”是由环球音乐大中华区首席执行官Timothy Xu个人提出的，这一主题象征着文化与商业重心从西方向东方的转移。symbolizes为句子谓语动词，coin作非谓语动词，coin和theme之间是逻辑上的动宾关系，使用过去分词表被动，作定语，故填coined。 【41题详解】 考查冠词。句意：这个短语的发音也与中文中的“够意思”相似，这是一个非正式用语，意思是“你们是真正的朋友”。句中term“词语，术语”是可数名词，此处泛指“一个非正式用语”，应用不定冠词，且informal是以元音音素开头，故填an。 【42题详解】 考查时态和主谓一致。句意：该活动的亮点之一是Mickey Guyton，她是一位美国乡村音乐歌手，曾参加过中国热门电视节目《歌手2025》。此处描述过去发生的事情，使用一般过去时，本句是倒装句，主语Mickey Guyton表示单数意义，be动词使用was，故填was。 【43题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：同上。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词Mickey Guyton指人，关系词在从句中作主语，应用关系代词who引导，故填who。 【44题详解】 考查连词。句意：作为国际艺术家入华的一次成功案例，她分享了自己对于国际艺术家如何进入中国市场以及当地专业团队在确保成功方面所起关键作用的见解。how international artists break into the Chinese和what a vital role local professional teams play in ensuring success是并列的两个宾语从句，应用and连接，故填and。 【45题详解】 考查时态和主谓一致。句意：“这是我们第一次来到中国，我们迫不及待地想要游览这个国家，并与当地的粉丝建立新的联系，”一位泰国歌手说。在“This is the first time that…”句型中，that从句中使用现在完成时，主语we表示复数意义，助动词使用have，故填have come。 第三部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，你校英语报正在举办以“Go Green, Cut Carbon”为主题的征文活动。请你写一封建议信给该报编辑，就个人和社会如何减少温室气体排放提出三点建议。信的开头和结尾已给出；不计入总词数。 注意： 1.词数100左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Editor, _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Editor, I’m Li Hua, a student from our school. I’m writing to offer some suggestions on how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions personally and socially, in response to your essay activity themed “Go Green, Cut Carbon”. First, individuals should choose low-carbon travel, such as walking, cycling or taking public transport instead of driving private cars. Second, we ought to form the habit of saving energy, turning off lights and other electrical appliances when not in use. Third, the society should promote renewable energy, like solar and wind power, and encourage more factories to adopt environmentally-friendly production methods. I hope my suggestions will be helpful. Let’s work together to protect our planet. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。校英语报正在举办以“Go Green, Cut Carbon”为主题的征文活动，要求考生以李华的名义写一封建议信给该报编辑，就个人和社会如何减少温室气体排放提出三点建议。 【详解】1.词汇积累 减少：reduce → lower/decrease 促进：promote → boost 建议：suggestion → proposal 保护：protect → preserve 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：I’m writing to offer some suggestions on how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions personally and socially, in response to your essay activity themed “Go Green, Cut Carbon”. 拓展句：I’m writing to offer some suggestions on how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions personally and socially, in response to your essay activity whose theme is “Go Green, Cut Carbon”. 【点睛】【高分句型1】I’m writing to offer some suggestions on how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions personally and socially, in response to your essay activity themed “Go Green, Cut Carbon”.（运用了“疑问词+不定式”结构作宾语以及过去分词themed作后置定语） 【高分句型2】First, individuals should choose low-carbon travel, such as walking, cycling or taking public transport instead of driving private cars（运用了动名词作宾语） 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。 When I was in middle school, my social studies teacher asked me to enter a writing contest. I said no without thinking. I did not love writing. My family came from Brazil, so English was only my second language. Writing was so difficult and painful for me that my teacher had allowed me to present my paper on the sinking of the Titanic by acting out a play, where I played all the parts. No one laughed harder than he did. So, why did he suddenly force me to do something at which I was sure to fail? His reply: “Because I love your stories. If you’re willing to apply yourself, I think you have a good shot at this.” Encouraged by his words, I agreed to give it a try. I chose Paul Revere’s horse as my subject. Paul Revere was a silversmith (银匠) in Boston who rode a horse at night on April 18, 1775 to Lexington to warn people that British soldiers were coming. My story would come straight from the horse’s mouth. Not a brilliant idea, but funny; and unlikely to be anyone else’s choice. What did the horse think, as he sped through the night? Did he get tired? Have doubts? Did he want to quit? I sympathized immediately. I got tired. I had doubts. I wanted to quit. But, like Revere’s horse, I kept going. I worked hard. I checked my spelling. I asked my older sister to correct my grammar. I checked out a half dozen books on Paul Revere from the library. I even read a few of them. When I handed in the essay to my teacher, he read it, laughed out loud, and said, “Great. Now, write it again.” I wrote it again, and again and again. When I finally finished it, the thought of winning had given way to the enjoyment of writing. If I didn’t win, I wouldn’t care. 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。 A few weeks later, when I almost forgot the contest, there came the news. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I went to my teacher’s office after the award presentation. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 A few weeks later, when I almost forgot the contest, there came the news. I was informed that I won the first prize in the writing contest and that there would be an award presentation in two days. I was so happy to hear the news that I immediately shared it with my teacher. “I knew you’d win! I am proud of you. You made it!” he said excitedly. Then came the big day. When I was invited to the stage to receive the award, I expressed my thanks to my teacher. I said, “It’s you who make me fall in love with writing, my social studies teacher. Without your recognition and guidance, I couldn’t have written this article. Again thank you very much!” I went to my teacher’s office after the award presentation. My teacher was waiting for me. Holding my hands, he said “Congratulations! You are a good writer, so keep writing.” “You know I didn’t like writing before, but now I am crazy about it! I will try my best to create good works.” I said seriously. Since then, I have written many good works and now I am a famous writer. I owe my success to my social teacher who is a beacon in my life on the road to writing. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者上中学的时候，社会学老师邀请作者参加一个写作比赛。作者不喜欢写作，于是想都没想就拒绝了。但是在老师的鼓励下，作者同意试一试。作者在写作过程中虽然很累，但是没有放弃，坚持下来了。在作者最终完成写作时，作者感到写作让他很快乐，他已经不在乎输赢了。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“几个星期后，当我几乎忘记比赛的时候，传来了消息。”和第二段首句“颁奖后我去了老师的办公室。”可知，第一段可描写作者获得比赛一等奖，在颁奖典礼上作者表达了对社会老师的感激。 ②由第二段首句内容“颁奖后我去了老师的办公室。”可知，第二段可描写老师鼓励作者继续写作，自此作者坚持写作取得了成功，作者将这一切归功于自己的老师。 2.续写线索：比赛消息传来——作者获奖——高兴——颁奖典礼感谢老师——颁奖后来到老师办公室——老师告诉作者坚持写作——作者表达了对写作的喜爱——作者写作取得了成功——感激老师 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①告知：inform/tell ②成功做到：make it/succeed ③表达：express/convey 情绪类 ①高兴的：happy/glad ②激动地：excitedly/with excitement 【点睛】[高分句型1] I was informed that I won the first prize in the writing contest and that there would be an award presentation in two days. （运用了由连接词that引导的宾语从句） [高分句型2] It’s you who make me fall in love with writing, my social studies teacher.（运用了强调句） [高分句型3] I owe my success to my social teacher who is a beacon in my life on the road to writing.（运用了who引导的限制性定语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 清远市高二年级2025-2026学年第二学期 期中质量监测英语学科 温馨提示： 1.本试卷满分120分，考试时间120分钟； 2.答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己所在的班级、姓名和考号填写在答题卡上。 3.考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，监考老师将答题卡收回，试卷学生自己保留。 第一部分 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 The Best Online Flower Delivery Services It’s easy to tie yourself in knots trying to find the perfect Mother’s Day gift. Flowers are a very convenient present. Many online flower delivery services offer same- or next-day delivery. Marks & Spencer Marks & Spencer has recently improved its flower business, offering a five-day freshness guarantee on its bouquets. M & S sources as many British flowers as it can, depending on what’s in season. It also uses sustainable packaging. Fastest delivery: next day Delivery cost: free Scilly Flowers All Scilly Flowers stems are grown naturally outdoors without artificial light or heat. As such, these particular flowers are available from October to Easter. The whole farm is making strides in sustainability with low-irrigation initiatives, a solar power cold store and postal plane and boat shipping. Fastest delivery: 1st class Royal Mail Delivery cost: free Smith & Munson Smith & Munson grows all its flowers in Lincolnshire — it specialises in tulips, lilies, peonies and ranunculus. These are all seasonal, so you can’t get them out of season. They are all buds when they arrive, ensuring they last as long as possible. Fastest delivery: 24 hours (Tuesday — Saturday) Delivery cost: free Interflora Interflora is effectively a flower matchmaker. You choose from a huge menu of flowers and then it matches you with a florist (花店) local to your delivery address. The florist then creates and delivers the arrangement. Fastest delivery: same day (order before 3 pm) Delivery cost: £10 for same-day delivery, £7.50 for named-day delivery 1. What is special about Marks & Spencer? A. It grows seasonal flowers. B. It guarantees a week’s freshness. C. It offers same-day delivery. D. It uses nature-friendly wrapping. 2. Which flower delivery service charges for delivery? A. Marks & Spencer. B. Interflora. C. Smith & Munson. D. Scilly Flowers. 3. Which section of the newspaper is the text probably taken from? A. Art. B. Travel. C. Lifestyle. D. Health. B Finland has topped the World Happiness Report for the past eight years. Besides its welfare system, Finland’s high ranking is also due to its people’s close connection with nature and daily sauna (桑拿). Last June, the country’s tourism agency hosted a master class, offering winners chosen from a social media challenge a free trip to Finland to learn from local masters. I didn’t participate in the challenge, but I was inspired by the idea. So I decided to travel to Finland myself to explore what lies behind this sustained happiness. In my journey to understand Finnish happiness, I sought out some advice from the local masters. A restaurant owner taught me how traditional foods can reconnect us with nature;a vibrant elderly woman demonstrated the power of focus through diving; a ceramic artist encouraged me to do things by hand — like reading, picking berries, or knitting; and almost everyone emphasized the sauna, which I tried myself there. Back in New York, I attempted to bring these into my own life: I found a backyard sauna in Brooklyn, shopped at farmer’ markets, and tried growing herbs. However, my kitchen received little sunlight, so I carried my small garden up to the roof each morning, sometimes forgetting to bring it back down at night. Summer storms soaked (浸泡) the soil, and eventually, the herbs died and even the pots were thrown away by someone. Then in late July, I went through a rough patch in my relationship. I ate very little or cried at random. Soon, even the sauna no longer lifted my spirits. I was sitting at the beach one afternoon, wondering why nature was not making me feel better, when the answer hit me: I was trying too hard to live exactly like the Finns. I’d missed the point of what all the masters were saying: Quiet the mind, and find pleasure in small acts and observations. “Simple things,” Ms. Pajunen, one of the masters, had said. “This is at the core of what Finns have to offer the rest of the world.” 4. Why did the author decide to visit Finland? A. To join a social media challenge trip. B. To find the secret of lasting happiness. C. To study the welfare system of Finland. D. To experience natural scenery and sauna. 5. What did the author learn from the masters in Finland? A. The history of sauna culture. B. The professional skills of diving. C. The value of traditional industries. D. The practical habits for a joyful life. 6. How did the author’s attempt at Finnish living end up? A. It failed to achieve its original purpose. B. It significantly improved her well-being. C. It succeeded after some initial struggles. D. It gained support from her neighborhood. 7. What can we learn from the author’s experience? A. Nature is the source of Finnish romance. B. Finnish happiness is from various activities. C. Adopting Finnish lifestyle leads to frustration. D. Finnish happiness lies in appreciating ordinary things. C Young students are often considered “digital natives”, with technology in every aspect of their lives. While this can be an advantage in some situations, research has found that the impact is not completely positive. To compare the effectiveness of handwritten and typed classroom notes, Pam Mueller from Princeton and Daniel Oppenheimer from UCLA conducted experiments in a simulated (模拟的) classroom environment, where groups of students — sample sizes ranged from 67 to 151 — watched video lectures and took notes either by hand or on laptops, with the Internet switched off and other programs disabled to avoid distraction. After the lecture, the students first took tests of working memory. Next, they were examined on what they retained from the lectures. The tests consisted of both factual questions and conceptual-application questions, which were designed to assess their understanding of key concepts in the videos. The results showed that while laptop users recorded much more words, the two groups performed equally on factual questions. However, laptop users performed much worse on conceptual-application questions. To further explore the role of note-taking in long-term learning, the researchers tested students a week later to determine if taking more notes on a laptop was helpful when reviewing before the test. Without note review, both groups showed similar performance; but with a 10-minute review, students with handwritten notes performed better on both factual and conceptual questions. The findings of the experiments might imply an advantage for handwritten notes in processing information. However, it is also possible that, because of processing information to a greater depth, reviewing these notes reminded the students of the lecture information more effectively than reviewing laptop notes did. “This isn’t about whether to use technology, but about how to use it intentionally.” Pam Mueller noted, “When the goal is to deeply understand and apply concepts, forcing students to actively engage with information by hand, rather than passively typing it, proves to be a more effective approach.” 8. What do Pam and Daniel’s experiments focus on? A. The value of two note-taking methods. B. The long-term benefits of handwriting. C. The effectiveness of writing lessons. D. The advantages of technology in memory. 9. What does the underlined word “retained” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Recorded. B. Understood. C. Discussed. D. Explained. 10. What do we know about the findings of the experiments? A. Handwritten notes improves deeper learning. B. Taking more notes leads to better performance. C. Laptop notes are superior for memorizing facts. D. More detailed notes help with short-term recall. 11. What does Pam Mueller suggest about classroom technology? A. Replace it with handwriting. B. Avoid it in conceptual learning. C. Use it for deep understanding. D. Apply it based on learning goals. D Researchers at the University of Maryland have developed batteries that use a product found in crustacean (甲壳纲动物) shells to store energy. The new batteries are more eco-friendly, energy efficient and affordable compared to traditional ones. The scientists are now pushing to have the product adopted in the commercial production of batteries. They say that using this product is necessary owing to the increased move towards electric cars and green energy at large. The world is rapidly changing towards green energy and batteries are at the center of this move, so it is necessary to make batteries eco-friendly. “We think both biodegradability (生物降解性) of material and the performance of the batteries are important for a product, which has the potential to be commercialized,” said Liangbing Hu, the lead author of the study. According to the study published in Matter, traditional batteries could be quite harmful to the environment. For instance, products such as lithium (锂)used in batteries can stay in the environment for hundreds or thousands of years. Crustaceans such as shrimp, lobsters and crabs have hard skeletons whose cells contain a substance making the shells hard and resistant. Interestingly, this substance is available widely in nature and is often thrown away as waste in food industries. Scientists believe that the product could be used to improve the performance of batteries. The researchers were able to come up with a cheaper and more renewable battery which is 99.7% energy efficient even after 1000 battery cycles. That is about 400 hours. Further, they found that the batteries can break down in soil in five months. The leftover zinc, a common metal, can be recovered for continuous recycling. “The design of new batteries that are respectful of the environment, cheap and producing high discharge capacity, is one of the more important items that must be developed in the coming years,” said Antonio Romero, professor of material sciences at the University of Cartagena in Spain. 12. Why are researchers developing the new batteries? A. To employ a product as storage. B. To replace the traditional batteries. C. To address needs of clean energy. D. To use waste from food industries. 13. What is an advantage of employing the substance from crustaceans? A. It costs less than lithium. B. It reduces food waste. C. It makes batteries harder. D. It is naturally plentiful. 14. How does the author describe the new batteries in paragraph 5? A. By quoting experts. B. By providing statistics. C. By giving examples. D. By making comparisons. 15. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Lithium Batteries:A Threat to Environment B. Crustacean Shells Powering Future Batteries C. Food Waste:A New Source of Green Energy D. Zinc Recovery Supporting Battery Development 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。 Most of us are pretty good at celebrating our big wins: moving house, getting married, or passing a driving test. But what about all the small wins along the way? ___16___ Taking notes of these wins keeps you motivated. So, here are four practical ways to celebrate your small wins. Pause and slow down. When you achieve a small win, it can be tempting to move on with the next task on your to-do list or display your progress. Why not practise pausing and slowing down? ___17___ It can in turn strengthen positive feelings and remind you that progress, however small, still counts. Celebrate wins with understanding companions. Sometimes, the small wins we’re proud of don’t get the recognition they deserve. Whether it’s nailing a tough presentation, finishing a challenging assignment, or simply sticking to a daily routine, these moments feel more meaningful when shared with someone who gets it. ___18___ Create a “win” wall. ___19___ For example, if you’re training for a marathon, which demands planning, commitment and regular weekly runs. Write down the date and details of every run on a whiteboard or large wall sheet. You could even buy running-themed stickers and get the thrill of popping one on your win wall after every run! ___20___ Take a photo, write a poem, or record a voice note to document your feelings when you reach your milestone. These snapshots become reminders on harder days and proof that progress is happening. Over time, you’ll build a collection of moments showing how far you’ve come. A. Capture the moment. B. Remind yourself of your daily wins. C. After all, good interpersonal relationships make you relaxed. D. So go to a trusted friend and turn a quiet win into shared joy. E. This gives your brain time to absorb what you’ve accomplished. F. Tracking small steps toward a long-term goal keeps you inspired to persist. G. Life consists of little moments, and long-term goals are realized through tiny steps. 第二部分 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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 When I was 13, I developed a strong fear of heights after jumping from a tree and breaking my arm. For years, even standing on a ladder made my legs ____21____. Everything ____22____ during a school trip to a rock-climbing center. My teacher, Mrs. Wilson, noticed my ____23____. “You don’t have to climb,” she said softly, “but sometimes facing your fears can be ____24____.” Her words echoed in my mind as I watched my classmates conquer the wall, one by one, cheering as they reached the top. Suddenly, an urge made me ____25____ “What if I just take one step!” I ____26____. With shaking hands, I fastened the safety belt. The first rock felt ____27____ under my fingers. My heart ____28____ as I struggled to pull myself up. Halfway up, I ____29____. My tense legs failed to move as the height overwhelmed me. The ground seemed ____30____. Fear rushed through my body. “Look up, not down!” Mrs. Wilson shouted. Following her ____31____, I focused on the next cold rock. Slowly, my fear transformed into ____32____. When I finally reached the top, tears of relief ____33____ my cheeks. That day, I learned a lesson I will never forget: courage isn’t the absence of fear — it’s the ____34____ to act despite it. Sometimes, all it takes is that first step, the will to look up instead of down, and the ____35____ to keep going, no matter what. 21. A. shake B. ache C. weaken D. relax 22. A. ended B. changed C. happened D. improved 23. A. curiosity B. sorrow C. potential D. hesitation 24. A. regretful B. exciting C. rewarding D. painful 25. A. step forward B. stay back C. turn around D. run away 26. A. sighed B. whispered C. shouted D. replied 27. A. hard B. smooth C. icy D. damp 28. A. beat B. paused C. sank D. raced 29. A. froze B. slipped C. quit D. rested 30. A. close B. distant C. dangerous D. safe 31. A. advice B. example C. warning D. plan 32. A. satisfaction B. embarrassment C. determination D. disappointment 33. A. burned B. flooded C. touched D. warmed 34. A. ability B. creation C. judgement D. choice 35. A. inspiration B. wisdom C. discipline D. strength 第二节 语法填空(共10个小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分。) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Universal Music China has launched a new International Cooperation Department to provide a one-stop service for international artists ____36____ (seek) to develop their careers in China and enter the Chinese market. The department was ____37____ (official) introduced during a launch event in Beijing on Jan. 22, attended by Universal Music partners. This is a reflection of China’s growing value____38____ the world’s third-largest music market from the perspective of music ____39____ (consume). The event’s theme, “Go East,” ____40____ (coin) personally by Timothy Xu, CEO of Universal Music Group Greater China, symbolizes a shift in cultural and commercial focus from West to East. The phrase is also pronounced similarly to “gouyisi” in Chinese, ____41____ informal term meaning “You’re true friends.” Among the highlights of the event ____42____ (be) Mickey Guyton, an American country music artist, ____43____ participated in China’s popular TV show Singer 2025. As a success for international artist entry, she shared her insights into how international artists break into the Chinese market ____44____ what a vital role local professional teams play in ensuring success. “This is the first time that we ____45____ (come) to China, and we cannot wait to explore the country and make new connections with local fans,” said a Thai singer. 第三部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，你校英语报正在举办以“Go Green, Cut Carbon”为主题的征文活动。请你写一封建议信给该报编辑，就个人和社会如何减少温室气体排放提出三点建议。信的开头和结尾已给出；不计入总词数。 注意： 1.词数100左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Editor, _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 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。 When I was in middle school, my social studies teacher asked me to enter a writing contest. I said no without thinking. I did not love writing. My family came from Brazil, so English was only my second language. Writing was so difficult and painful for me that my teacher had allowed me to present my paper on the sinking of the Titanic by acting out a play, where I played all the parts. No one laughed harder than he did. So, why did he suddenly force me to do something at which I was sure to fail? His reply: “Because I love your stories. If you’re willing to apply yourself, I think you have a good shot at this.” Encouraged by his words, I agreed to give it a try. I chose Paul Revere’s horse as my subject. Paul Revere was a silversmith (银匠) in Boston who rode a horse at night on April 18, 1775 to Lexington to warn people that British soldiers were coming. My story would come straight from the horse’s mouth. Not a brilliant idea, but funny; and unlikely to be anyone else’s choice. What did the horse think, as he sped through the night? Did he get tired? Have doubts? Did he want to quit? I sympathized immediately. I got tired. I had doubts. I wanted to quit. But, like Revere’s horse, I kept going. I worked hard. I checked my spelling. I asked my older sister to correct my grammar. I checked out a half dozen books on Paul Revere from the library. I even read a few of them. When I handed in the essay to my teacher, he read it, laughed out loud, and said, “Great. Now, write it again.” I wrote it again, and again and again. When I finally finished it, the thought of winning had given way to the enjoyment of writing. If I didn’t win, I wouldn’t care. 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。 A few weeks later, when I almost forgot the contest, there came the news. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I went to my teacher’s office after the award presentation. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $