江苏徐州市铜山区2025-2026学年度第二学期期中学情调研高二英语试题

2025—2026学年度第二学期期中学情调研 高二英语试题 本试卷分为选择题和非选择题两部分。时间120分钟，总分150分 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，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 type of music do the speakers both like? A. Soul. B. Blues. C. Jazz. 2. Who is Riley probably? A. The speakers’ dog. B. The speakers’ kid. C. The speakers’ neighbor. 3. How does the man probably feel now? A. Unconfident. B. Tired. C. Nervous. 4. What does the man dislike about smart technology? A. It is hard to operate. B. It creates privacy risks. C. It makes mistakes sometimes. 5. Why did the woman change the color of her dress? A. The first color looked bad on her. B. She wanted a special color. C. The dress was dirty. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Which part of the woman’s back is now free from pain? A. Top. B. Middle. C. Bottom. 7. What does the man think is most helpful for the woman? A. Getting a new job. B. Changing her lifestyle. C. Taking medicines regularly. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Parent and child. B. Classmates. C. Teacher and student. 9. What does the woman think of horse racing? A. It excites her very much. B. It costs too much money. C. It makes horses suffer a lot. 10. What is the man going to do next? A. Send out an invitation. B. Contact his grandfather. C. Turn down Michael’s proposal. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Where is the man heading tomorrow? A. Berlin. B. Beijing. C. London. 12. How much did each of the woman’s hair products hold? A. 100 ml. B. 150 ml. C. 250 ml. 13. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Travel destinations. B. Airport rules. C. Items for traveling. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. Where is the conversation probably taking place? A. In a canteen. B. In a tent. C. In the man’s home. 15. Which was the man’s main task? A. To monitor jaguar populations. B. To protect jaguar species. C. To track jaguar habitats. 16. What has the woman been doing during the past few months? A. Conducting wildlife research. B. Traveling across many countries. C. Contributing to community education. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What do we know about Miya? A. She is a middle school student. B. She has a brain-related health issue. C. She communicates clearly under pressure. 18. Why was Miya praised at school? A. She went through first aid training. B. She helped to save somebody’s life. C. She kept herself safe in an emergency. 19. What will the weather probably be like in the north in the afternoon? A. Rainy. B. Windy. C. Cloudy. 20. What can the listeners learn about high areas at night? A. The sky will be cloudless at midnight. B. The temperature will be below freezing. C. There will be strong winds until early evening. 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 Brooklyn Children’s Museum Established in 1899 as the nation’s first museum built especially for children, BCM is now a comprehensive institution that holds a permanent collection of 30,000 objects, such as musical instruments, masks, and dolls. Kids love the interactive World Brooklyn, a small cityscape (城市风光) lined by stores where children can pretend to be working grown-ups. Children’s Museum of Manhattan If you’re seeking interactive art that appeals to curious minds, visit Inside Art, the current exhibition at CMOM, where young children can climb into, over, and all around the displays. It’s ideas like this that make the 40,000-square-foot so special. Learning about culture, history and science is a pride for kids aged six and under. CMOM also hosts classes — like Gross Biology for kids who are interested in insects — all designed with the latest child-development research in mind. DiMenna Children’s History Museum At this children’s division of the New York Historical Society, the interactive exhibits take kids on a journey through 350 years of U.S. history, with a particular emphasis on New York City. Children are encouraged to climb around and interact with exhibits that highlight the lives of kids who grew up to become famous doctors, athletes and political figures! Little New Yorkers can get in on sing-alongs and crafts. Other family programs include cooking classes, games and story hours. Staten Island Children’s Museum Staten Island Children’s Museum fosters creativity. It offers hands-on experiences like the Block Harbor (plenty of blocks to play with), larger-than-life games like Connect Four and Dominoes, and even the opportunity to climb through a human-sized anthill or play firefighter at Ladder 11, so you’ll find immersive (沉浸式的) fun around every corner. Don’t forget to stop by Green Living Room powered by the wind energy where the kids can learn about ways to reduce our carbon footprint. 21. Which museum offers biology courses for young learners? A. Brooklyn Children’s Museum. B. Staten Island Children’s Museum. C. DiMenna Children’s History Museum. D. Children’s Museum of Manhattan. 22. What activities can children engage in at the DiMenna Children’s History Museum? A. Know about famous people’s childhood lives. B. Play interesting games with great firefighters. C. Run stores like adults in different small streets. D. Cook delicious local food with foreign athletes. 23. Where can children learn about environmental protection? A. At Ladder 11. B. In Green Living Room. C. At the Block Harbor. D. On a human-sized anthill. B That morning, after taking our oldest child to kindergarten, I went back home, let our two younger kids play, and worked on my medical report. It was wonderful, but it hit me that my career in hospital wasn’t making a difference in anyone’s life. I needed something that would stretch my limits and push me to grow. My career enabled me to work from home and become a foster (领养) mother, providing safety for a child who needed it desperately. Monday morning, I grabbed the phone and rang the number I’d found via Google for the nearest Department of Children’s Services. The man on the other end was receptive to my questions and explained the next step of training, involving eight weeks of classes designed to prepare and educate foster parents. We continued through all the classes, the home visits, background checks, and seemingly endless steps. Five months after our approval, a middle-of-the-night phone call woke me. I aroused my husband and we hurried to East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, where our foster placement awaited us in the ER, ill and malnourished. It didn’t take long for us to realize the full depth of her suffering. Six months later, her half-brother came to us by our request. We now had five children under our care. On August 12, 2016, our family of seven walked into a small courtroom. The children’s lawyer and social worker were there. With just a few words, our adoption was finalized. These two amazing children weren’t going home, because they were already home. We are their forever family and they are our forever children. We may not be able to change the entire world, but we have changed the world entirely for our new children. 24. How did the author feel about her hospital work? A. Unusually demanding B. Filled with challenges C. Lacking in motivation D. Packed with chances 25. What caused the author to choose to adopt children? A. She experienced training to raise children properly. B. She felt sympathetic for abused children she knew C. She felt confident about her ability to raise children. D. She desired to have a positive impact on others’ lives. 26. How did the author receive her first foster child? A. The child was brought to her home by a social worker. B. She got a midnight call and rushed to a hospital ER. C. She picked the child up from a kindergarten. D. The child’s half-brother introduced them. 27. Why did the author appear at the courtroom? A. To make the adoption officially legal. B. To receive another adopted child. C. To put the adopted kids elsewhere. D. To begin the kids’ adoption in her home. C In the past, when driving to a cinema was necessary for entertainment, it was clear how one’s actions could affect the environment. After all, you were jumping into your car, driving across town, coughing out emissions (产生排放) and using gas all the way. But now that we’re used to staying at home and streaming movies, we might get a little proud. After all, we’re just picking up our phones and maybe turning on the TV. You’re welcome. Mother Nature. The Shift Project, which is based in France, recently published a report that says, “Not so fast.” According to “Climate Crisis: The Unsustainable Use of Online Video”, digital technologies are responsible for 4% of greenhouse gas emissions, and that energy use is increasing by 9% a year. Watching a half-hour show would cause 1.6 kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions. That’s like driving 6.28 kilometers. And in the European Union, the Eureka project found that data centers (where videos are stored) there used 25% more energy in 2017 compared to just three years earlier, reports the BBC. Streaming is only predicted to grow further as we become fonder of our digital devices (设备) and the chance to access entertainment whenever and wherever we want is rising. Online video use is expected to increase by four times from 2017 to 2022 and account for 80% of all Internet traffic by 2022. By then, about 60% of the world’s population will be online. Although you probably won’t quit streaming services, experts say there are still ways to help reduce the impact of your online activity. For example, according to Lutz Stobbe, a researcher from the Fraunhofer Institute in Berlin, we have no need to upload 25 pictures of the same thing to the cloud because it consumes energy every time. If instead you delete a few things here and there, you can save energy. Moreover, it’s also a good idea to stream over Wi-Fi, watch on the smallest screen you can, and turn off your Wi-Fi in your home if you’re not using your devices. 28. What topic is the first paragraph intended to lead in? A. The environmental impacts of streaming services. B. The improvements on environmental awareness. C. The change in the way people seek entertainment. D. The impact of driving private cars on the environment. 29. What does Para. 2 imply about digital tech’s environmental effect? A. Their energy use has been declining in recent years. B. Watching a half-hour show is worse than driving 6 km. C. Their contribution to emissions is growing rapidly. D. Data centers in the EU used less energy in 2017. 30. What can we infer about the use of streaming services? A. Its environmental effects are worsening. B. It is being reduced to protect the planet. C. It is easily available to almost everyone. D. Its side effects have drawn global attention. 31. Which of the following is the most environmentally-friendly? A. Playing online games over mobile networks. B. Downloading music on a personal computer. C. Uploading a lot of images of the same thing. D. Watching downloaded movies on a mobile phone. D Approximately 3.66 million years ago, an individual belonging to an unknown hominid (原始人类) species walked across a field of wet volcanic ash in what is today East Africa, leaving several footprints behind. A new study suggests that the five ancient footprints — largely ignored since they were partly uncovered in 1976 at Tanzania’s Laetoli site — show evidence of a hominid walking upright. Earlier researchers believed the marks were difficult to classify and could have been produced by a young bear standing up and taking a few steps. But the latest analysis refutes that suggestion. DeSilva, together with McNutt and their colleagues, completely dug out and cleaned the five Laetoli footprints in June 2019. Then they measured, photographed and 3D scanned the ancient tracks. McNutt’s group focused on two footprints that were particularly well-preserved. The Laetoli individual’s foot shape, size, and walking style differed in several ways from those of other hominids at the same site. The prints also didn’t match those from modern black bears and modern chimps (黑猩猩) walking upright. According to researchers, the Laetoli individual’s foot was wider and more chimplike than a human’s. Its big toe stuck out slightly from the second toe (脚趾), but not as much as in chimps. On one step, the Laetoli individual’s left leg crossed in front of the right leg, leaving a left footprint directly in front of the previous track. People may cross-step (交叉迈步) in this way when trying to regain balance. Bears and chimps stand wide due to their bone structure, which stops them from walking like the Laetoli individual and from cross-stepping, scientists say. Given that only two of the ancient footprints are complete enough to analyze thoroughly, the possibility that a chimp other than a hominid made the Laetoli footprints can’t be ruled out, says William Harcourt Smith, a scientist at Lehman College. But evidence of cross-stepping is enough to prove that a hominid made the tracks, he says. 32. What does the underlined word “refutes” in Paragraph 2 mean? A. supports. B. contradicts. C. ignores. D. criticizes. 33. Why do researchers think the footprints differ from those of bears or chimps? A. They are not as similar to chimps. B. They have toes sticking out. C. They possess features of cross-stepping. D. They show relatively wide standing. 34. What does William think of the new research finding? A. It’s confusing. B. It’s challenging. C. It’s persuasive. D. It’s doubtful. 35. What is the purpose of the text? A. To introduce a new discovery. B. To describe a major event. C. To introduce an unknown species. D. To compare different hominid species. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读短文，从短文后选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。有两项为多余选项。 Joseph Conrad, a famous English novelist, described his purpose as a writer in these words: “to make you hear, to make you feel, and above all, to make you see.” That, and no more, is everything. “ 36 Often it leaves a single sharp impression to be turned over and over in the mind. After finishing the story, the reader should have something to think about: the humor of life, its ironies, or the unpredictability of human behavior. 37 The first and most obvious level is conveyed through the plot. Plot refers to the sequence of events, to the actions of the characters and the situations in which they are involved. To explain the plot, then, is to tell what happened in the story and to whom. In some short stories, plot is the dominating element. In other short stories, plot plays a very minor role. In Hemingway’s story, The Old Man and the Sea, however, we must approach the content on another level. 38 To understand and appreciate the story, the reader must be able to identify its general topic or theme. The next step is to identify the device by which the author comments on this theme. 39 Readers cannot appreciate a short story fully unless they react not only to what has been said but also to how it has been said. 40 Style grows out of the writer’s own personality and can be seen in the choice of words and phrases, the arrangement of sentences, the rhythm and tone. Structure refers to the architecture of the story, the way in which the details are selected and arranged to produce the desired effect. A. In order to read a short story with full understanding, the reader must approach the content on two levels. B. The impact of the story comes from the insight it gives us into the needs and desires of youth and old age. C. Finally, the reader should be able to explain the insights which the author has given into the theme. D. The impact on the reader comes from the sudden and unexpected response. E. A good short story tries to give the reader a sense of the actual experience. F. In complex stories, careful readers may not always agree with the author. G. They must look for style and structure. 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。 It was a burning summer afternoon when I first laid eyes on Bella, a skinny dog wandering in the alley behind my house. Her bones showed through her messy fur, and she 41 with fear, as if she were afraid of any form of contact. I later learned from a neighbor that she had been abandoned, and had 42 escaped being run over on the road. The misery of her present situation broke my heart deeply and I just can’t 43 that image even now. Despite my original fear of getting bitten, I felt a sudden surge of 44 to help. I 45 a bowl of water and some leftover meat from home, and gently placed it near her. 46 , she backed away, but after a few moments, she cautiously approached and drank. Seeing it, I 47 towards her and tried to lead her my home. That day marked the beginning of our bond. Over the next few months, I 48 my time and energy to her recovery. I took her to the vet for vaccinations (疫苗), and created a routine to ensure she received daily walks and training, 49 her of her fear of humans. One day, as we were walking in the park, a white car 50 . A little boy got out and frightened Bella, causing her to move back. Before I could react, the boy’s mother rushed over to 51 him. Instead of   52   at the dog, however, she 53 her son to apologize. Her gentle intervention (干预) was a touching moment that demonstrated the true meaning of kindness: it is not about grand gestures, but about small, consistent acts of care. Today, Bella is 54 with food and shelter, loved by everyone who meets her. Her story teaches us that one person’s decision to show mercy can change a life forever. No matter how 55 the world may seem, a single act of kindness has the power to light up the darkness and bring hope to those in need. 41. A. bounced B. trembled C. struggled D. fought 42. A. merely B. simply C. narrowly D. hardly 43. A. recall B. recognize C. present D. shake 44. A. wave B. urge C. emergency D. despair 45. A. took B. brought C. fetched D. sold 46. A. initially B. eventually C. genuinely D. decently 47. A. wandered B. inched C. vanished D. burst 48. A. connected B. scheduled C. addicted D. dedicated 49. A. ridding B. convincing C. robbing D. warning 50. A. pulled out B. pulled over C. set off D. checked out 51. A. assess B. comment C. lecture D. evaluate 52. A. glancing B. shouting C. glimpsing D. staring 53. A. pressured B. reminded C. permitted D. forbade 54. A. equipped B. blessed C. connected D. signed 55. A. demanding B. boring C. challenging D. rewarding 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Qingming Festival, also called Tomb-Sweeping Day, is a unique traditional Chinese festival   56   (combine) a solar term and a public holiday. As spring arrives and nature turns lively with blooming flowers and gentle breezes, various activities 57 (hold) across the nation to honor ancestors and embrace the season’s beauty. Families gather at cemeteries to sweep tombs, offer seasonal delicacies and burn incense, 58 shows their deep respect and remembrance for the deceased. It is a moment 59 (cherish) precious memories, pass down family stories and have blood bonds strengthened. Many also go for spring outings, fly colorful kites or plant willow 60 (branch) by the river, and these relaxing customs invest serious moments with light-hearted joy, balancing grief with the vitality of spring. Nowadays, the government holds all kinds of events featuring folk music, classic poems and traditional ceremonies to pass on the culture 61 (public) to younger generations. Schools organize themed activities like tomb-sweeping simulations, folk craft workshops and poetry readings to teach students 62 the festival truly means, helping them understand respect for life, the value of family heritage and the beauty of traditional culture. 63 the fast pace of modern life, this timeless tradition connects the past and present, bridging generations and remaining deeply valuable in modern society. People draw 64 the festival’s profound meanings to cultivate a sense of national identity and pass down the core spirit of respect for elders to future generations. Only in this way can we keep our traditional roots deeply 65 (root) in our hearts. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66．假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Peter计划参观徐州博物馆，他来信请你推荐一件你喜欢的展品。请你给他回复邮件，结合外观、工艺/价值等，推荐这件汉代的金缕玉衣（Jade Burial Suit with Gold Threads）。 生词：jade pieces玉片 gold threads金丝 注意：1．词数80左右；2．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Peter, Glad to hear you’re visiting Xuzhou Museum! ___________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 67．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。 I was waiting for my best friend, Lily, at the school gate. It was the day of the annual art exhibition, and we had promised to meet at exactly 3:00 p. m. to get the best seats. The clock was ticking, and the sky gradually turned dark. Thirty minutes had passed, but Lily was still nowhere to be seen. I stood under a big tree, checking my phone repeatedly. No messages, no calls. Anger slowly rose in my chest. “She must have forgotten completely,” I muttered to myself, feeling stupid for being so early. I decided that even if she showed up, I would never speak to her. Just as I was about to leave, a familiar figure ran towards me. It was Lily, out of breath, with a big smile on her face. “Sorry, sorry!” she said, gasping for air. “I tried to get here as fast as I could.” Looking at her messy hair and dirty shoes, I thought she was just making excuses. Without a word, I rolled my eyes and walked past her towards the exhibition hall. Lily didn’t argue or explain more but followed me silently. I could feel her eyes on my back, but I kept my face cold, determined to teach her a lesson. When we finally arrived, the lights were on. We walked to our usual spot, only to find that our seats were still empty. However, beside the seats, there was a wrapped gift box and a note written in Lily’s neat handwriting: “For my dearest friend, I prepared it as an anniversary gift just for you. Thank you for being my best friend for ten years. I hope you like it.” Paragraph 1: My anger melted away the moment I read the note and saw the gift. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Lily sat down beside me, looking nervous and waiting for my reaction. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025-2026铜山区高二第二学期期中考试 英 语 答 案 第一部分 听力（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分） 1-5. CABBA 6-10. BBACC 11-15. BCBAA 16-20. CCBAB 第二部分 阅读（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分） 21-25 DABCD 26-30 BAACA 31-35 DBCCA 36-40 EABCG 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30） 第一节（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分） 41-45. BCDBC 46-50. ABDAB 51-55. CBABC 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 56. combining 57. are held 58. which 59. to cherish  60. branches 61. publicly 62. what 63. Despite 64. on 65. rooted 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 应用文（满分15分） 参考范文1： Dear Peter, Glad to hear you’re visiting Xuzhou Museum! My top recommendation is the Han Dynasty Jade Burial Suit with Gold Threads. This suit is made of thousands of fine jade pieces connected by delicate gold threads, in the shape of a human body. It was used to bury nobles in ancient times, who believe it can preserve their bodies from decay, symbolizing their high status. What makes it stand out is that its making required superb craft skills, showing the great wisdom of ancient Chinese craftsmen and attracting visitors throughout the world. I’m sure this amazing cultural relic will leave you a deep impression! I hope you have a wonderful and memorable trip! Yours, Li Hua 参考范文2： Dear Peter, Glad to hear you’re visiting Xuzhou Museum! I’d like to recommend the Jade Burial Suit with Gold Threads from the Han Dynasty to you. Shaped like a complete human figure, the suit is crafted from thousands of well-polished jade pieces, which are carefully linked by delicate gold threads. As a rare burial object, it once represented the supreme status of its owner in ancient times. What makes it shine is its superb craftsmanship, perfectly reflecting the wisdom of the Han artisans. This precious relic is a true treasure, and you’ll surely be fascinated by it! Yours, Li Hua 第二节 读后续写（满分25分） Para1:My anger melted away the moment I read the note and saw the gift. I gently unwrapped the package, revealing a delicate hand-painted fan with my favorite cherry blossom pattern. The bright colors and careful details made my heart soften. Glancing at Lily, I noticed her left knee was scraped and dirty, her coat torn. Realizing she must have fallen while rushing to make the gift, I was struck by a wave of remorse. How could I have judged her so harshly without knowing the truth? Para2:Lily sat down beside me, looking nervous and waiting for my reaction. Taking her hand, I smiled and apologized sincerely for my cold attitude. She sighed in relief and explained that she had spent the whole afternoon making the fan, but then got caught in a sudden rainstorm on the way. At that moment, the beautiful fan felt warmer than any gift before. This incident taught me a precious lesson: never jump to conclusions before you truly understand someone else’s story. 听 力 原 文 Text 1 音乐小馆 W: That bar in town plays live music. ①I listened to jazz all night long yesterday. It was enjoyable! M: Blues is my favorite, but I love jazz too! (1) Shall we go together tonight? W: Well, it’s soul music tonight, and I’m not a fan of it. ①本句中night long之间存在“不完全爆破”现象：night最后一个音为爆破音/t/，long第一个音为舌边音/l/，两者遇到一起，前面的爆破音只做部分爆破，立即过渡到后面的舌边音上去。 Text 2 调皮的幼犬 W: Oh, no. I just gave Riley a bath, but his fur got dirty again after playing outside. M: He’s so playful. He came rushing toward me this morning and nearly knocked me over while I was talking to our neighbor. W: He’s just one year old! (2) Text 3 数学考试 W: How was the math test? M: I only had two hours, so I was concentrating the entire time! My arm was hurting by the end! But I managed to finish all the questions just in time. (3) Text 4 智能家电的弊端 M: Smart tech sometimes seems annoying. Why would I want to pay so much for a fridge that listens in to my conversations? (4) W: I know what you mean. My robot floor cleaner keeps eating my socks! Text 5 裙子的颜色 M: Wow, I love the dress! W: Thanks! The color is a bit of a happy accident. ②First it was hot pink, which made my face look like a tomato! So, I experimented with some blue. ③It’s pretty unique, (↘) right? (↗) (5) ②本句中hot pink之间存在“失去爆破”现象：hot最后一个音为爆破音/t/，pink第一个音为爆破音/p/，两者遇到一起，前面的爆破音做出发音的准备，但并不发音。 ③本句是附加疑问句，表示询问，陈述部分读降调，疑问部分读升调。 Text 6 背痛就诊 W: Hi, my friend recommended me to come here. He said you are an expert in back pain. M: Where exactly does it hurt? W: I have pain all over my upper back and shoulders, and sometimes it spreads down to the lower part of my back. (6) M: How about the middle of your back? (6) W: Not that I’ve noticed, but it was painful when I was younger. (6) I worked in a factory and used to lift heavy objects. So I am doing a desk job now. M: Okay. I’ll give you some medicine to relieve your pain, but more importantly, you need to do some regular exercise and avoid sitting for long hours. (7) Text 7 赛马争议 (第8题为推断题) M: Michael asked me to watch the horse racing event this weekend! It’s going to be exciting for sure. W: Well, you’re old enough to make your own decision now, and I’m fine with you spending time with your classmates. But I feel sorry for racing horses. (9) M: Why? (9) Michael says the horses are well cared for. W: I’m sure they are while they are fit and healthy, but the horses are often hit with sticks to make them go faster. If they break a leg, it’s cheaper to give up on them for their owners instead of looking after them. (9) M: I didn’t know that. I think I’ll say no to Michael, then… (10) W: How about visiting your grandpa in the countryside? M: Great. We can have a picnic and go hiking in the forest there. Text 8 飞机液体携带规定 (第13题为总结题) M: I’m traveling on a flight tomorrow from London to Beijing. (11) I have to put all my liquids in a clear bag. Is that true? W: Yes. When I flew back to London from Berlin last week, I had to get rid of some of the hair products I had. (12) It was very embarrassing because when I went through the security area, the guard asked me to open my bag. When he saw three large bottles, he told me to throw them away! M: So, the bottles can’t be too big? W: That’s right. The limit on each bottle is 100 ml. Each of my three bottles was 150 ml over that! (12) M: What about if I flew from a different airport? Are the rules the same there? W: I’m not sure about other airports around the world. M: Well, I guess I’d better start packing these liquids! Text 9 寻找美洲豹 (第14题为推断题) W: Hey, Steve, come and sit with us! M: Thanks. I haven’t seen you at lunchtime for ages! W: Yeah. I heard you were in Brazil tracking down some big cats. M: I’ve spent the past three months studying jaguars (美洲豹). Although I was fairly close to Brazil and Colombia too, I was actually in the neighboring South American country of Peru. Three months of sleeping in a tent wasn’t easy! W: I bet you’re so glad to be back in your own bed now. Hey, hold on, I thought jaguars only lived in the Amazon Rainforest in Brazil. M: They are actually found in 18 countries altogether. Our main job was to identify as many jaguars as we could to see if numbers were rising or falling. (15) Anyway, what have you been up to? W: I haven’t been on an exciting wildlife adventure like you, but it’s also meaningful. I spent the past few months helping at a local community school. (16) We arranged activities like storytelling, creative writing, and team games to bring the kids together and make them feel supported and joyful. Text 10 新闻播报 (第17题为推断题) A girl in first grade has been celebrated at her school. (18) Miya Bentley, who was just seven, phoned 999 after her mother, Rachel Lang, had a sudden fall at home. Rachel, who suffers from a brain condition, was lying on the floor when her daughter called the emergency number, asking, “Can you help my mom?” She was also able to give her mother’s name and address to ensure the police and ambulance could arrive quickly. (18) Reporters later learned that Miya had similar training just a week before the accident, which showed how important it is to know what to do in emergencies. As for the weather, this morning will start brightly across most of the country. Then showers will move in an easterly direction over northern areas from midday. (19) The south will remain cloudless and dry, making it a great day for the beach. But strong winds are expected by evening. Temperatures range from 18 °C in the south to 10 ℃ in the north. However, it will go as low as -2 °C in high areas where there is also a chance of snow. (20) That’s all we have for now. We’ll be back in an hour with more updates. 参考答案第 1 页 共 6 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $