精品解析：北京市大兴区第一中学2025～2026学年度第二学期期中练习高二英语试题

2025～2026学年度第二学期期中练习 高二英语 本试卷共12页，共100分。考试时长90分钟。考生务必将答案写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。 第一部分 知识运用（共两节，30分） 第一节 完形填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Sally, a dedicated nurse, had always felt a deep sense of compassion for her patients. She believed that her role ___1___ beyond merely treating their physical illness; she wanted to bring comfort and hope to those who needed it most. One day, Sally met Grace, a patient who had recently been admitted to the hospital with a terminal (晚期) illness. Grace was a woman in her sixties, with kind eyes and a gentle smile, but beneath the surface, Sally could sense her profound ___2___ and despair. As Sally spent time with Grace, she learned that the older woman had lost her husband years ago and had no close family to support her. Faced with the prospect of her death, Grace had begun to lose hope and ___3___ the meaning of her life. Determined to help, Sally made it her mission to bring light into Grace’s darkest days. She started by listening to Grace’s stories and offering comfort. Sally would sit by Grace’s bedside, holding her hand and reassuring her that she was not ___4___. Sally began to share her life experiences with Grace as their bond strengthened, offering encouragement. She brought her small gifts to ___5___ her day, and even arranged for a therapy dog to visit, knowing that Grace had always loved animals. Slowly but surely, Grace began to find renewed strength and ___6___. Thanks to Sally’s constant support, she regained hope and realized life remained meaningful despite hardships. ___7___ by Sally’s kindness, Grace spent her remaining days helping others in need. With Sally’s assistance, she started a letter-writing campaign, reaching out to other patients who were feeling lonely or discouraged. Grace’s wisdom and encouragement ___8___ countless individuals, giving them hope in their darkest hours. In her final moments, Grace held Sally’s hand and ___9___ her for being the light that had guided her through the darkness. With a peaceful smile on her face, Grace ___10___, knowing that her life had been filled with purpose and love. 1. A. served B. extended C. reached D. defined 2. A. sadness B. concern C. fear D. peace 3. A. accepted B. questioned C. misunderstood D. ignored 4. A. abandoned B. single C. alone D. helpless 5. A. record B. brighten C. celebrate D. start 6. A. dream B. ambition C. health D. purpose 7. A. Inspired B. Moved C. Shocked D. Frightened 8. A. protected B. saved C. comforted D. touched 9. A. awarded B. praised C. greeted D. thanked 10. A. set off B. fell asleep C. passed away D. gave in 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. B 6. D 7. A 8. D 9. D 10. C 【解析】 【导语】这篇文章主要讲述了善良的护士萨莉悉心陪伴身患绝症、孤苦无依的格蕾丝，帮她走出绝望、重拾人生价值。受萨莉感化，格蕾丝余生尽力温暖他人，最终心怀慰藉安然离世。 【1题详解】 考查动词。句意：她认为自己的职责远不止于治疗他们的身体疾病。A. served服务，服役；B. extended延伸，扩展；C. reached到达；D. defined定义。根据后文“she wanted to bring comfort and hope to those who needed it most.”提到萨莉还想给病人带来安慰和希望，说明她认为自己的角色延伸到了单纯治疗身体疾病之外。extend beyond意为“超出……的范围”为固定搭配。 【2题详解】 考查名词。句意：格蕾丝是一位六十多岁的女性，有着慈祥的眼睛和温柔的微笑，但萨莉能从她的外表之下感受到她深深的悲伤和绝望。A. sadness悲伤；B. concern担忧；C. fear恐惧；D. peace平静。根据下文“she learned that the older woman had lost her husband years ago and had no close family to support her.”提到格蕾丝早年丧夫、没有亲人支持、面对死亡失去希望，可知，她内心深处是深深的悲伤和绝望，与“despair(绝望)”是并列的负面情绪。 【3题详解】 考查动词。句意：面对死亡的威胁，格蕾丝开始失去希望，并质疑自己生命的意义。A. accepted接受；B. questioned质疑；C. misunderstood误解；D. ignored忽视。根据前文“Grace had begun to lose hope”提到失去希望，可知，人在失去希望时，往往会质疑生活的意义。 【4题详解】 考查形容词。句意：萨莉会坐在格蕾丝的床边，握住她的手，安慰她说她并不孤单。A. abandoned被抛弃的；B. single单身的，单个的；C. alone孤独的；D. helpless无助的。根据语境以及上文“She started by listening to Grace’s stories and offering comfort.”可知，萨莉陪伴她，目的是安慰她，表示她并不孤单。 【5题详解】 考查动词。句意：她带来了些小礼物来为自己的日子增添光彩，甚至还安排了一只治疗犬前来探望，因为她知道格蕾丝一直都很喜欢动物。A. record记录；B. brighten使明亮；C. celebrate庆祝，赞美； D. start开始。根据语境以及上文“She brought her small gifts”可知，萨莉带小礼物的目的是让格蕾丝心情变好，符合语境。brighten one’s day为固定搭配，意为“让某人的一天更美好/愉快”。 【6题详解】 考查名词。句意：慢慢地但坚定地，格蕾丝开始重新获得力量和目标。A. dream梦想；B. ambition野心，抱负；C. health健康；D. purpose目的，意义。根据后文“she regained hope and realized life remained meaningful”明确提到她重获希望，意识到生活依然有意义，可知，格蕾丝开始重新获得力量和目标，purpose（生活的意义/目标）与meaningful形成精准呼应。 【7题详解】 考查动词。句意：受到萨莉善良品质的鼓舞，格蕾丝在生命的最后时光里帮助了那些需要帮助的人。A. Inspired激励；B. Moved感动，打动；C. Shocked震惊，使惊愕；D. Frightened使害怕。根据下文“Grace spent her remaining days helping others in need”可知，格蕾丝不仅被萨莉的善良感动，更受到激励采取了实际行动——用余生帮助其他病人。 【8题详解】 考查动词。句意：格蕾丝的智慧和鼓励感动了无数人，在他们最黑暗的时刻给他们带来了希望。A. protected保护；B. saved拯救；C. comforted安慰，抚慰；D. touched触动，感动。根据句意以及下文“giving them hope in their darkest hours”可知，格蕾丝的智慧和鼓励不仅安慰了病人，更触动了无数人的内心，在他们最黑暗的时刻给予希望。 【9题详解】 考查动词。句意：在生命的最后时刻，格蕾丝握着萨莉的手，感谢她为她指引了黑暗中的方向。A. awarded奖励，授予；B. praised表扬；C. greeted问候，迎接；D. thanked感谢。 根据语境以及下文“for being the light that had guided her through the darkness”可知，临终前，格蕾丝握着萨利的手，感谢她成为照亮自己黑暗的光。thank sb for sth是固定搭配，符合临终感恩的场景逻辑。 【10题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：她脸上带着平静的微笑去世了，知道自己的生命充满了目标和爱。A. set off出发；B. fell asleep睡着，入睡；C. passed away去世，逝世；D. gave in屈服，让步。根据前文提到格蕾丝是晚期病人，以及上文“With a peaceful smile on her face”和下文“knowing that her life had been filled with purpose and love”可知，此处是指她安详去世。 第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分） A 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 The first time I entered the competition hall, my hands were trembling and my mind went blank. I ____11____ (gather) all my courage and turned to my coach: “I’m afraid I’ll fail.” He looked at me calmly and said, “Focus on the process, not the result.” Since that day, I ____12____ (remind) myself of this lesson before every challenge. Now, standing at the start of a new journey, I take a deep breath ____13____ (calm) myself before the anxiety takes over. 【答案】11. gathered 12. have reminded 13. to calm 【解析】 【导语】这篇文章主要讲述了作者参赛时紧张慌乱，担心失利，教练劝慰他应专注过程、看淡结果。此后每次面对挑战，作者都铭记教诲，如今也会主动平复内心焦虑。 【11题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：我鼓足了勇气，转向我的教练：“我担心我会失败。”整个段落描述第一次参赛的经历，与前文的were trembling、went blank 时态一致，均为过去发生的并列动作，因此用动词过去式gathered。 【12题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：从那天起，每次面临挑战时，我都会提醒自己这一教训。时间状语 Since that day（从那天起）是现在完成时的标志性时间词，表示动作从过去持续到现在并对现在产生影响，主语为I，因此填have reminded。 【13题详解】 考查动词不定式。句意：如今，站在新的征程起点上，我会深吸一口气让自己平静下来，以免焦虑占据上风。根据句意可知，“深呼吸”的目的是“让自己平静下来”，所以此处为不定式to do作目的状语，符合语境逻辑。 B 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 Earth Day, marked on April 22 every year, is an annual event aimed at raising public awareness about environmental protection. First ____14____ (celebrate) in 1970, the day now includes events in more than 190 countries and regions. No matter what you like to do, there is a way to get involved in various ____15____ (activity). You can plant a tree, save power, or simply say no to single-use plastic bags, ____16____ take hundreds of years to break down. 【答案】14. celebrated 15. activities 16. which 【解析】 【导语】这篇文章主要介绍了地球日定于每年4月22日，1970年首次设立，旨在提升公众环保意识，如今全球多国开展相关活动。人们可植树节电，拒绝难以降解的一次性塑料袋。 【14题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：1970年首次庆祝这一天，现在在190多个国家和地区举行活动。分析句子可知，此处为非谓语动词作状语，句子主语the day与动词celebrate之间是被动关系，表示“被庆祝”，因此用过去分词形式作时间状语。 【15题详解】 考查名词复数形式。句意：无论你喜欢做什么，都有办法参与到各种活动中去。形容词 various（各种各样的）后接可数名词复数形式，activity的复数是activities，指各类环保活动。 【16题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：你可以种一棵树、节约用电，或者干脆拒绝使用一次性塑料袋，因为这类塑料袋需要数百年才能分解。分析句子可知，此处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是single-use plastic bags（一次性塑料袋），指物，且在从句中作主语，因此用关系代词 which。 C 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 In an age of digital entertainment, the habit of reading books is declining among young people. Some argue that ____17____ (spend) time on social media is more enjoyable than sitting down with a book. Yet reading offers unique benefits that cannot ____18____ (replace) by short videos or instant messages. It requires ____19____ (concentrate), encourages deep thinking, and allows readers to enter different worlds through imagination. Those who develop a love ____20____ reading early in life tend to have larger vocabularies and stronger critical thinking skills. 【答案】17. spending 18. be replaced 19. concentration 20. for 【解析】 【导语】这篇文章主要介绍了数字娱乐时代，年轻人阅读习惯日渐式微，不少人更偏爱社交媒体。但阅读有着短视频无法替代的价值，能培养专注力与深度思考能力，还可扩充词汇、提升思辨素养。 【17题详解】 考查动名词。句意：有人认为，花时间在社交媒体上比静下心来读一本书更令人愉悦。分析句子可知，宾语从句中缺少主语，动词原形不能作主语，需用动名词形式spending，表示“花时间在社交媒体上”这一行为。 【18题详解】 考查含情态动词的被动语态。句意：然而，阅读具有独特的优势，这些优势无法被短视频或即时消息所取代。先行词benefits（好处）与动词replace（取代）之间是被动关系，且情态动词cannot后接动词原形，因此填be replaced。 【19题详解】 考查名词。句意：阅读需要专注力，能激发深度思考，并让读者通过想象进入不同的世界。动词requires后需接名词作宾语，concentrate是动词“集中注意力”，其对应的抽象名词是 concentration（专注力）。 【20题详解】 考查介词。句意：那些从小就培养出阅读爱好的人往往拥有更丰富的词汇量和更强的批判性思维能力。分析句子可知，此处为a love for sth 是固定表达，意为“对……的热爱”，此处指“对阅读的热爱”。 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，38分） 第一节 （共14小题；每小题2分，共28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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Native Forest Conservation Helper The program The Pupu Rangi Nature Sanctuary welcomes you to this place of learning about the forest and its creatures, about conservation, about what is important in life, and about yourself. This program has three components: the conservation work that we do in the forest, the manual work that we do around the sanctuary, and the sightseeing that we do around the region. The conservation tasks that we perform in our sanctuary and on behalf of the Department of Conservation are performed at a professional level, and you will receive the training necessary to reach the required high standard. While working with us, you will realize the vast amount of work that happens behind the scenes to ensure that the New Zealand forest stays healthy. You will also learn the meaning of sustainability through observation and practice. Volunteer work Some of the tasks that you will complete are: ·cutting and marking tracks ·installing and monitoring traps ·seed collection ·weed control and planting of native plants Typical Day at Work ·8 am — 9 am breakfast ·9 am — 10 am cleanup ·10 am — 12 pm morning working activity ·12 pm — 1 pm lunch / picnic ·1 pm — 4 pm afternoon working activity ·4 pm — 6 pm leisure activities (free time) ·6 pm — 8 pm dinner Each working morning, depending on the weather, we clarify which tasks will be performed for the day. As a rule of thumb: if it is windy, we go in the forest (where there is protection and warmth); if it is calm, we stay in the living area. Requirements Age: 18 — 50 Language Skills: English (mid-level) Nationality Restrictions: No restrictions 21. What does the Pupu Rangi Nature Sanctuary mainly focus on? A. Commercial sightseeing. B. Wildlife conservation. C. Agricultural expansion. D. Ecological observation. 22. What determines the daily work tasks? A. The weather conditions. B. The number of volunteers. C. The volunteers’ skill levels. D. The fixed daily timetable. 23. Which of the following candidates would most likely be accepted as a volunteer? A. A 55-year-old Spanish worker with advanced English. B. A 17-year-old New Zealand student passionate about wildlife. C. A 25-year-old German who can understand several English words. D. A 30-year-old Chinese who teaches biology in New Zealand. 【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了普普朗吉自然保护区的森林保护志愿者项目，包含项目内容、日常工作安排、任务划分依据以及志愿者的报名条件。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据The program部分“The Pupu Rangi Nature Sanctuary welcomes you to this place of learning about the forest and its creatures, about conservation, about what is important in life, and about yourself. (普普朗吉自然保护区欢迎大家在此了解森林与生物、自然保护、生活要义以及认识自我)”可知，该保护区以野生动植物保护为核心。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据Typical Day at Work部分“Each working morning, depending on the weather, we clarify which tasks will be performed for the day. (每个工作日早上，工作人员都会根据天气确定当日需要完成的任务)”可知，天气状况决定每日工作内容。 【23题详解】 推理判断题。根据Requirements部分“Age: 18 — 50；Language Skills: English (mid-level)；Nationality Restrictions: No restrictions. (年龄：18至50岁；语言：中级英语；无国籍限制)”可知：一位30岁在新西兰教生物学的中国人最有可能被接受为志愿者。 B When Lila Mae turned 17 last spring, the one gift she wanted most wasn’t a new phone or a concert ticket. It was a professional microphone. For months, the British teenager had been recording audio books for her 78-year-old grandmother, Iris, who lost most of her eyesight after a stroke in 2024. Iris, a lifelong book lover, had grown deeply lonely when she could no longer hold a novel or read the local newspaper, and Lila’s quiet, steady voice quickly became her favorite part of the day. At first, Lila only recorded the books Iris loved most — old detective stories and poetry collections. But after sharing a short clip of her recording on a local community social media group, she received dozens of messages from other families with visually impaired relatives, begging for her help. “I realized my grandma wasn’t the only one feeling left out,” Lila said in an interview. “Reading is such a personal thing, and so many people had lost that connection to the stories they loved.” By the summer of 2025, Lila had built a team of 25 volunteer readers from her school and local college. They worked with the town’s public library to create a free audio book library specifically for visually impaired people in the area, recording everything from popular novels to local history books and even recipe collections. What made the project special, however, was that they added personal touches: each recording opened with a warm greeting, and many ended with a short, encouraging message for the listener. In November 2025, Lila was awarded the UK’s Young Community Hero Award for her work. But for Lila, the best reward wasn’t the prize. It was the handwritten letter she received from Iris, which her neighbor had helped write. “You didn’t just give me my books back,” it read. “You gave me my joy back.” Today, her project has expanded to three more towns, and over 300 visually impaired people have benefited from the free audio books. “Kindness doesn’t have to be big,” Lila said. “It just has to be consistent.” 24. What was the primary motivation for Lila to start recording audio books? A. To win the UK’s Young Community Hero Award. B. To share her recordings on the community social media. C. To record audio books for her grandma with poor eyesight. D. To build a volunteer reading team from her school for the elderly. 25. Why was Lila’s audio book project unique? A. It was free for all people in the town. B. It only provided books for elderly listeners. C. It was created with the help of local famous writers. D. It was more personal and caring than a standard library. 26. What is the main message the author conveys through Lila’s story? A. Technological skills are essential for helping the elderly. B. Young people are often more compassionate than the older. C. A simple kind act performed consistently can have a profound impact. D. Winning awards is the most important recognition for community service. 27. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. The Life of a Visually Impaired Elderly Woman. B. The Importance of Reading for the Poor-eyesight People. C. How to Win the Young Community Hero Award. D. Teen’s Audio Books Bring Joy to the Visually Impaired. 【答案】24. C 25. D 26. C 27. D 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了英国少女Lila Mae为视障祖母录制有声书，后扩展团队为更多视障人士提供免费有声书，传递持续善举的影响。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“For months, the British teenager had been recording audio books for her 78-year-old grandmother, Iris, who lost most of her eyesight after a stroke in 2024. (几个月来，这位英国少年一直在为她78岁的祖母艾丽斯录制有声书，艾丽斯在2024年中风后几乎失明。)”可知，Lila最初的动机是为视力不好的祖母录制有声书。 【25题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“What made the project special, however, was that they added personal touches: each recording opened with a warm greeting, and many ended with a short, encouraging message for the listener. (然而，这个项目的特别之处在于他们加入了个人化的元素：每段录音都以温暖的问候开头，许多还以给听众的简短鼓励信息结尾。)”可知，项目的独特性在于比标准图书馆更具个性化和关怀。 【26题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段““Kindness doesn’t have to be big,” Lila said. “It just has to be consistent.”(“善举不必宏大，”莱拉说，“只需要持续。”)”以及文章内容可知，Lila从一人录制到建立团队、惠及多人，通过Lila的成长历程，作者传递的信息是持续的微小善举能产生深远影响。 【27题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段““You didn’t just give me my books back,” it read. “You gave me my joy back.” Today, her project has expanded to three more towns, and over 300 visually impaired people have benefited from the free audio books.( “你不只是把书还给我，”它写道。“你还给了我快乐。”今天，她的项目已经扩展到另外三个城镇，300多名视障人士从免费有声读物中受益)”以及文章内容可知，文章主要讲述英国少女Lila Mae为视障祖母录制有声书，后扩展团队为更多视障人士提供免费有声书，为他们带来快乐的故事，所以“青少年的有声书为视障人士带来快乐”最能概括核心内容，适合作为文章标题。 C Recent years have seen a major increase in humanity’s efforts to explore deep space. Countries around the world have sent advanced probes, carried out research on the Moon and other planets, and built space stations for long-term use. These ambitious projects have not only deepened our understanding of the universe but have also led to new technologies in areas such as materials science, life support systems, and deep-space communication — many of which are now used on Earth. For instance, lightweight materials developed for spacecraft are now used in everyday products, and water recycling systems designed for astronauts have helped improve clean water access in remote areas. The engineering behind these missions shows how complex systems can be designed to work in the most challenging conditions. Spacecraft must travel huge distances, operate on their own in extreme environments with high radiation and temperatures, and send data across millions of kilometers with little delay. Unlike earlier space exploration, which often involved short visits and symbolic achievements, today’s missions focus on enduring presence and continuous scientific study. This change reflects a new stage in how humans relate to space: no longer just visitors, but responsible users who aim to use space resources carefully and sustainably. Scientists are now exploring the possibility of mining asteroids (小行星) for rare metals and establishing permanent bases on the Moon, which could serve as launch points for deeper space missions. However, this growth in space activity has also brought unintended problems. Orbital debris — fragments ranging from old satellites to tiny paint chips — now threatens both crewed and uncrewed spacecraft. Traveling at high speeds, even small fragments can cause serious damage. The space environment, once seen as limitless and durable, is now understood to be a shared resource that needs careful management. Many experts agree that peaceful use of space requires strong international cooperation. Creating shared rules and binding agreements to protect the space environment is not just wise but necessary. It ensures that space remains a common heritage for all people, rather than a resource controlled by only a few. As more countries and private companies enter the space race, the urgency of such agreements becomes even more pressing. 28. What is the main purpose of the first paragraph? A. To tell the development of space exploration. B. To emphasize the importance of space projects. C. To list the new technologies in space exploration. D. To show how space exploration benefits life on Earth. 29. The author mentions “orbital debris” primarily to ________. A. explain a technical problem that scientists are close to solving B. argue that space exploration should be temporarily suspended C. illustrate the unintended negative consequences of space activities D. compare the risks of space travel with those of land transportation 30. Which of the following best summarizes the passage? A. Space exploration has solved most of Earth’s technological problems. B. The benefits of space travel outweigh its risks and should continue. C. Space activities bring both technological progress and new challenges. D. Space exploration requires international cooperation due to safety concerns. 【答案】28. D 29. C 30. C 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了太空探索的进展、技术进步及面临的挑战，强调国际合作管理太空的必要性。 【28题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“These ambitious projects have not only deepened our understanding of the universe but have also led to new technologies in areas such as materials science, life support systems, and deep-space communication — many of which are now used on Earth. For instance, lightweight materials developed for spacecraft are now used in everyday products, and water recycling systems designed for astronauts have helped improve clean water access in remote areas. (这些雄心勃勃的项目不仅加深了我们对宇宙的理解，还带来了材料科学、生命支持系统和深空通信等领域的新技术——其中许多现在都在地球上使用。例如，为航天器开发的轻质材料现在用于日常产品，为宇航员设计的水回收系统有助于改善偏远地区的清洁用水)”可知，第一段的主要目的展示太空探索对地球生活的益处。 【29题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“However, this growth in space activity has also brought unintended problems. Orbital debris — fragments ranging from old satellites to tiny paint chips — now threatens both crewed and uncrewed spacecraft. (然而，太空活动的这种增长也带来了意想不到的问题。轨道碎片——从旧卫星到微小的油漆碎片——现在威胁着载人和无人航天器)”可知，作者提到轨道碎片是为了说明太空活动的意外负面后果。 【30题详解】 主旨大意题。文章第一、二段讲太空探索带来技术进步，第三段讲其引发的问题(如轨道碎片)，第四段强调国际合作的必要性，整体说明太空活动兼具益处与新挑战，所以“Space activities bring both technological progress and new challenges. (太空活动既带来技术进步也带来新挑战。)”最能概括全文。 D In an era when artificial intelligence can generate images in seconds, why would anyone spend months learning to embroider (刺绣) by hand? These questions challenge young people considering careers in traditional crafts. Yet paradoxically, as technology advances, handmade creations may become more valuable, not less. Consider Zhang, a 21-year-old digital media major who recently won a prize for designing cultural products inspired by the Palace Museum. She used AI as an exploratory tool during her creative process. The software helped her generate stylistic variations quickly. But she didn’t stop there. She then spent weeks refining designs manually, ensuring cultural accuracy and emotional depth that algorithms (算法) alone could not achieve. “When I studied elements of the Palace Museum, I deepened my understanding of why they existed and how to express their meaning through modern design,” Zhang explains. The AI provided possibilities; human judgment selected among them. This collaboration between human and machine represents a growing agreement among experts: technology should not replace creativity but expand its possibilities. Gao Yang, a competition judge, notes, “AI can quickly generate stylistic variations, but designers must focus on emotional tone and cultural logic.” The key lies in applying humanistic thinking to guide digital tools. Crafts carry something machines cannot copy: human story. When Padruk Tendhar, a 25-year-old Tibetan designer, restores classical costumes, he is not just reproducing patterns. He is recovering meaning — the dignity conveyed by a wider waistline, the elegance surrounding the face in traditional silhouettes (轮廓). His designs emerge from years of studying art archaeology and understanding why ancestors created things the way they did. Some worry that as younger generations embrace tradition, authenticity might be lost. When traditional patterns appear on thermal cups, are they being respected or commercialized? Yet defenders of innovation argue that traditions have always evolved. The embroideries admired in museums today were once contemporary designs. What matters is not preserving forms unchanged but maintaining connections — between past and present, between maker and material. This perspective explains why young people turn to traditional crafts even as technology advances. In university clubs across China, students gather to learn papercutting, woodcarving, and folk music. Their motivation isn’t practical — few will become professional artisans. Instead, they seek something technology cannot provide: tangible connection to human continuity. As one participant put it after learning from a master woodcarver, “When I hold the tool he held for sixty years, I feel time differently. The wood speaks of patience, of hands that came before.” In an age of instant everything, that may be tradition’s most precious gift. 31. What role did AI play in Zhang’s creative process? A. It served as a tool to explore stylistic possibilities. B. It autonomously produced the designs that won the competition. C. It was used primarily to test consumer preferences before production. D. It removed Zhang’s need to study the Palace Museum’s cultural elements. 32. Why does the author mention Padruk Tendhar’s work? A. To show that young Tibetans prefer modern fashion over tradition. B. To prove that Tibetan designs have become popular only recently. C. To explain that traditional crafts carry cultural meaning beyond patterns. D. To suggest that restoring classical costumes requires hard work and knowledge. 33. The underlined word “tangible” most probably means something that ______. A. exists in digital form B. can be touched or felt physically C. can be understood by the mind D. continues through generations 34. What is the author’s main argument in the passage? A. AI’s assistance in design is the key to preserving traditional crafts. B. Young people are embracing crafts with the help of digital tools. C. Human cultural understanding remains essential in design in the era of AI. D. AI is superior to humans in generating creative designs for cultural products. 【答案】31. A 32. C 33. B 34. C 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍AI时代传统工艺因承载人类故事和文化意义，年轻人通过结合数字工具与人文思考，重视其不可替代的价值。 【31题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“She used AI as an exploratory tool during her creative process. The software helped her generate stylistic variations quickly. (她在创作过程中使用AI作为探索工具。该软件帮助她快速生成风格变化。)”可知，AI在张的创作中是探索风格可能性的工具。 【32题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“Crafts carry something machines cannot copy: human story. When Padruk Tendhar, a 25-year-old Tibetan designer, restores classical costumes, he is not just reproducing patterns. He is recovering meaning — the dignity conveyed by a wider waistline, the elegance surrounding the face in traditional silhouettes (轮廓). (工艺品承载着机器无法复制的东西：人类故事。25岁的西藏设计师帕德鲁克·滕达尔在修复传统服饰时，不仅仅是复制图案。他在恢复意义——更宽的腰线所传达的尊严，传统轮廓中面部周围的优雅。)”可知，作者提及他的工作是为了说明传统工艺承载超越图案的文化意义。 【33题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第六段“Instead, they seek something technology cannot provide: tangible connection to human continuity. As one participant put it after learning from a master woodcarver, “When I hold the tool he held for sixty years, I feel time differently. The wood speaks of patience, of hands that came before.”(相反，他们寻求技术无法提供的东西：与人类延续的tangible联系。一位参与者在向一位木雕大师学习后说道：“当我握住他拿了六十年的工具时，我对时间的感受不同了。”)”可知，他们追寻与人文传承之间真切实在的联结，并结合作者手握老工具、触碰木料的实体体验可判断，tangible表示“可触摸的”。 【34题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第三段“AI can quickly generate stylistic variations, but designers must focus on emotional tone and cultural logic. (AI可以快速生成风格变化，但设计师必须关注情感基调和文化逻辑。)”及第四段“Crafts carry something machines cannot copy: human story. (工艺品承载着机器无法复制的东西：人类故事)”可知，作者主要论证AI时代人类文化理解在设计中仍不可或缺。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Individuals dealing with regret often struggle with past decisions, whether direct actions or inactions. They may regret choices they believe unjustifiable, wishing they had acted differently. In other cases, they reflect on what they should have done because they failed to take the necessary steps to protect someone or themselves. ____35____ Fortunately, you can learn many techniques to understand, manage, and cope with feelings of regret when they arise. Acknowledge Your Feelings Acknowledging and accepting your feelings is essential when determining how to get over regret. ____36____ Doing so helps prompt you to think about strategies to minimize the pain of similar future experiences. Give Yourself Time to Heal From a Past Regret ____37____ You must give yourself time to heal from the consequences of your actions. Constantly thinking about these choices prolongs negative thoughts and feelings. Focus on what relaxes, nourishes, and energizes you in positive ways. In time, the negative emotions will begin to subside. Make Amends (补偿) for Your Mistakes Sometimes, we cannot control the outcome of a situation. Still, decisions we make during stressful times can make or break a relationship. Consider making amends for your mistakes if you regret hurting someone. ____38____ Regret comes in many forms, whether big or small. These regrets can lead to motivation for personal growth, or they can take you down a pathway to depression and self-chastisement. ____39____ Focus on accepting your emotions, making amends (when possible), and looking toward the future. A. Dealing with regret and guilt requires patience. B. Doing so encourages self-compassion and can help you push past regret. C. How you manage these feelings can make a real difference in your life. D. Specifically, identify which emotion you feel “I feel regret” rather than just thinking “I feel bad”. E. Doing so can help you relieve guilt and rekindle a broken part of your relationship with a loved one. F. Feeling regret is a normal part of life, so treat yourself with kindness as you find ways to deal with your emotions. G. Living with regret often becomes harder when individuals believe they mishandled a situation or missed once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. 【答案】35. G 36. D 37. A 38. E 39. C 【解析】 【导语】本文主要阐述人们常会产生后悔情绪，并给出接纳情绪、耐心自愈、主动弥补等可行方法，引导人们理性应对遗憾，促进自我成长。 【35题详解】 上文“Individuals dealing with regret often struggle with past decisions, whether direct actions or inactions. They may regret choices they believe unjustifiable, wishing they had acted differently. In other cases, they reflect on what they should have done because they failed to take the necessary steps to protect someone or themselves. (处理后悔的人往往纠结于过去的决定，无论是直接行动还是不作为。他们可能后悔自己认为不合理的选择，希望自己当时做了不同的事。在其他情况下，他们反思自己本应该做的事，因为没有采取必要措施保护别人或自己。)”提到后悔的具体表现，下文“Fortunately, you can learn many techniques to understand, manage, and cope with feelings of regret when they arise. (幸运的是，你可以学习许多技巧来理解、管理和应对后悔情绪)”转折引出解决方法，G选项“Living with regret often becomes harder when individuals believe they mishandled a situation or missed once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. (当人们认为自己处理不当或错过一生一次的机会时，带着后悔生活往往会更艰难。)”承接上文，进一步说明后悔带来的困扰，并引出下文的解决方法，符合题意。 【36题详解】 上文“Acknowledging and accepting your feelings is essential when determining how to get over regret. (在决定如何克服后悔时，承认并接受自己的感受是至关重要的。)”强调承认感受的重要性，D选项“Specifically, identify which emotion you feel “I feel regret” rather than just thinking “I feel bad”. (具体来说，要识别你感受到的情绪，比如“我感到后悔”，而不是仅仅想“我感觉不好”。)”用“Specifically”引出具体做法，解释如何“acknowledging and accepting your feelings”，并引出下文“Doing so helps prompt you to think about strategies to minimize the pain of similar future experiences. (这样做有助于促使你思考策略，以尽量减少未来类似经历的痛苦)”，下文中的“Doing so”指代D选项的具体做法，逻辑连贯。 【37题详解】 下文“You must give yourself time to heal from the consequences of your actions. Constantly thinking about these choices prolongs negative thoughts and feelings. (你必须给自己时间从行为的后果中治愈。不断思考这些选择会延长负面想法和感受。)”强调需要时间治愈，A选项“Dealing with regret and guilt requires patience. (处理后悔和内疚需要耐心。)”中的“requires patience”与“give yourself time”呼应，作为段落首句概括主旨，符合语境。 【38题详解】 上文“Consider making amends for your mistakes if you regret hurting someone. (如果你后悔伤害了别人，考虑为你的错误做出补偿。)”建议做出补偿，E选项“Doing so can help you relieve guilt and rekindle a broken part of your relationship with a loved one. (这样做可以帮助你减轻内疚，修复你与所爱之人受损的关系。)”中的“Doing so”指代“making amends”，解释补偿的好处，承接上文，符合“Make Amends”的段落主题。 【39题详解】 上文“Regret comes in many forms, whether big or small. These regrets can lead to motivation for personal growth, or they can take you down a pathway to depression and self-chastisement. (后悔有很多形式，无论大小。这些后悔可能成为个人成长的动力，也可能让你走向抑郁和自我惩罚的道路。)”指出后悔情绪利弊并存，既可以推动成长，也会让人消沉自责，下文“Focus on accepting your emotions, making amends (when possible), and looking toward the future. (专注于接受你的情绪，做出补偿(如果可能的话)，并展望未来。)”给出调节情绪、着眼未来的具体建议。C选项“How you manage these feelings can make a real difference in your life.(如何调控这类情绪，会对你的人生产生巨大影响)”承上启下，引出下文应对策略。 第三部分 书面表达（共两节，32分） 第一节（共4小题；第40、41小题各2分，第42小题3分，第43小题5分，共12分） 阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 Does AI actually help students learn? A recent experiment in a high school provides a cautionary tale. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found that Turkish high school students who had access to ChatGPT while doing practice math problems did worse on a math test compared with students who didn’t have access to ChatGPT. Those with ChatGPT solved 48 percent more of the practice problems correctly, but they ultimately scored 17 percent worse on a test of the topic that the students were learning. A third group of students had access to a revised version of ChatGPT that functioned more like a tutor. This chatbot was programmed to provide hints without directly giving the answer. The students who used it did spectacularly better on the practice problems, solving 27 percent more of them correctly compared with students who did their practice work without any high-tech aids. But on a test afterwards, these AI-tutored students did no better. Students who just did their practice problems the old fashioned way — on their own — matched their test scores. The researchers titled their paper, “Generative AI Can Harm Learning,” to make clear to parents and educators that the current crop of freely available AI chatbots can “substantially prevent learning.” Even a fine-tuned version of ChatGPT designed to mimic a tutor doesn’t necessarily help. The researchers believe the problem is that students are using the chatbot as a “crutch.” When they analyzed the questions that students typed into ChatGPT, students often simply asked for the answer. Students were not building the skills that come from solving the problems themselves. ChatGPT’s errors also may have been a contributing factor. The chatbot only answered the math problems correctly half of the time. Its arithmetic computations were wrong 8 percent of the time, but the bigger problem was that its step-by-step approach for how to solve a problem was wrong 42 percent of the time. The tutoring version of ChatGPT was directly fed the correct solutions and these errors were minimized. ChatGPT also seems to produce overconfidence. In surveys that accompanied the experiment, students said they did not think that ChatGPT caused them to learn less even though they had. Students with the AI tutor thought they had done significantly better on the test even though they did not. (It’s also another good reminder to all of us that our perceptions of how much we’ve learned are often wrong.) ChatGPT is not the first technology to present a tradeoff in education. Typewriters and computers reduce the need for handwriting. Calculators reduce the need for arithmetic. When students have access to ChatGPT, they might answer more problems correctly, but learn less. Getting the right result to one problem won’t help them with the next one. 40. What was the main finding about students who used ChatGPT for math practice? _____________________________________________________ 41. Besides misuse, what other factors may affect the learning outcomes of the students who use ChatGPT? _____________________________________________________ 42. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. ➤When students use ChatGPT to solve problems, they might get more correct answers and learn more. _____________________________________________________ 43. How can you ensure you are still learning rather than just getting answers when using AI tools for schoolwork? (In about 40 words) _____________________________________________________ 【答案】40. They solved more practice problems correctly but scored much worse in the follow-up math test. 41. ChatGPT’s errors and students’ overconfidence. 42. When students use ChatGPT to solve problems, they might get more correct answers and learn more. According to the passage, students using ChatGPT solved more practice problems but scored worse on tests, and the researchers found generative AI can harm learning. 43. I should ask AI for hints and thinking methods instead of direct answers. I will finish thinking independently first and summarize problem-solving skills after using AI. 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了研究发现ChatGPT可能损害学生学习，即使作为导师也不一定有帮助，原因包括滥用、错误和过度自信。 【40题详解】 考查细节理解。根据第二段“Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found that Turkish high school students who had access to ChatGPT while doing practice math problems did worse on a math test compared with students who didn’t have access to ChatGPT. Those with ChatGPT solved 48 percent more of the practice problems correctly, but they ultimately scored 17 percent worse on a test of the topic that the students were learning. (宾夕法尼亚大学的研究人员发现，在做数学练习题时使用ChatGPT的土耳其高中生，在数学测试中的表现比不使用ChatGPT的学生差。那些使用 ChatGPT 的学生练习题正确率高出48%，但在对应所学知识点的正式测试中，最终得分反而低了17%。)”可知，使用ChatGPT的学生练习正确率更高，但正式考试成绩明显下滑，不利于真正学习。 【41题详解】 考查细节理解。根据第六段“ChatGPT’s errors also may have been a contributing factor. The chatbot only answered the math problems correctly half of the time. Its arithmetic computations were wrong 8 percent of the time, but the bigger problem was that its step-by-step approach for how to solve a problem was wrong 42 percent of the time. (ChatGPT的错误也可能是一个因素。聊天机器人只有一半的数学题回答正确。它的算术计算错误率为8%，但更大的问题是它解决问题的步骤方法错误率为42%。)”及第七段“ChatGPT also seems to produce overconfidence. In surveys that accompanied the experiment, students said they did not think that ChatGPT caused them to learn less even though they had. Students with the AI tutor thought they had done significantly better on the test even though they did not. (ChatGPT似乎还会导致过度自信。在实验附带的调查中，学生们表示他们不认为ChatGPT导致他们学得更少，尽管实际上他们学得更少。使用AI导师的学生认为他们在测试中表现得更好，尽管实际上并没有。)”可知，其他因素包括ChatGPT的错误和学生的过度自信。 【42题详解】 考查细节判断。根据第二段“Those with ChatGPT solved 48 percent more of the practice problems correctly, but they ultimately scored 17 percent worse on a test of the topic that the students were learning. (使用ChatGPT的学生正确解决的练习题比不使用的多48%，但在学习主题的测试中得分最终低17%。)”可知，原句中learn more表述错误。因为使用ChatGPT可以帮助学生在实践中获得更正确的答案，但实际上会让他们学到更少的知识。 【43题详解】 开放性题目。此题要求回答：在使用人工智能工具做作业时，你如何确保自己仍在学习，而不仅仅是得到答案？答案不唯一，合理即可。例如：我应该向人工智能寻求提示和思考方法，而不是直接的答案。我将首先完成独立思考，并在使用人工智能后总结解决问题的能力。 第二节（20分） （见学校自主命题部分） 第三部分 第二节（20分）： 44. 假设你是红星中学高二学生李华。你从学校国际部网站上看到一则招募通知：下个月在北京将举办国际中学生科技创新论坛（International Middle School Tech Innovation Forum），现招募学生志愿者担任“论坛接待助理”（Reception Assistant）。请你用英文写一封电子邮件，表达你想申请该职位的意愿。 内容包括：1. 申请理由；2. 个人相关优势。 注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Sir or Madam, ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Sir or Madam, I’m Li Hua, a Senior Two student from Hongxing High School. Having read the volunteer recruitment notice on the website of the school’s International Department, I’m writing to apply to be a Reception Assistant for the coming International Middle School Tech Innovation Forum. I’m eager to take this chance to broaden my horizons and communicate with international students. Besides, I have a good command of oral English and can communicate fluently with foreigners. Also, I am outgoing, patient and experienced in receiving guests. I’m confident I can do the job well. I would appreciate it if you could consider my application. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生用英文写一封电子邮件，申请成为下个月在北京举办的国际中学生科技创新论坛（International Middle School Tech Innovation Forum）的学生志愿者，担任“论坛接待助理”。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 渴望做某事：be eager to do → desire to do 精通：have a good command of → be proficient in 考虑：consider → take ... into account 拓宽：broaden→ widen 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Besides, I have a good command of oral English and can communicate fluently with foreigners. 拓展句：Besides, I have a good command of oral English, which enables me to communicate fluently with foreigners. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Having read the volunteer recruitment notice on the website of the school’s International Department, I’m writing to apply to be a Reception Assistant for the coming International Middle School Tech Innovation Forum. (运用了非谓语动词中的现在分词完成式作状语) 【高分句型2】I would appreciate it if you could consider my application. (运用了if引导的条件状语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025～2026学年度第二学期期中练习 高二英语 本试卷共12页，共100分。考试时长90分钟。考生务必将答案写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。 第一部分 知识运用（共两节，30分） 第一节 完形填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Sally, a dedicated nurse, had always felt a deep sense of compassion for her patients. She believed that her role ___1___ beyond merely treating their physical illness; she wanted to bring comfort and hope to those who needed it most. One day, Sally met Grace, a patient who had recently been admitted to the hospital with a terminal (晚期) illness. Grace was a woman in her sixties, with kind eyes and a gentle smile, but beneath the surface, Sally could sense her profound ___2___ and despair. As Sally spent time with Grace, she learned that the older woman had lost her husband years ago and had no close family to support her. Faced with the prospect of her death, Grace had begun to lose hope and ___3___ the meaning of her life. Determined to help, Sally made it her mission to bring light into Grace’s darkest days. She started by listening to Grace’s stories and offering comfort. Sally would sit by Grace’s bedside, holding her hand and reassuring her that she was not ___4___. Sally began to share her life experiences with Grace as their bond strengthened, offering encouragement. She brought her small gifts to ___5___ her day, and even arranged for a therapy dog to visit, knowing that Grace had always loved animals. Slowly but surely, Grace began to find renewed strength and ___6___. Thanks to Sally’s constant support, she regained hope and realized life remained meaningful despite hardships. ___7___ by Sally’s kindness, Grace spent her remaining days helping others in need. With Sally’s assistance, she started a letter-writing campaign, reaching out to other patients who were feeling lonely or discouraged. Grace’s wisdom and encouragement ___8___ countless individuals, giving them hope in their darkest hours. In her final moments, Grace held Sally’s hand and ___9___ her for being the light that had guided her through the darkness. With a peaceful smile on her face, Grace ___10___, knowing that her life had been filled with purpose and love. 1. A. served B. extended C. reached D. defined 2. A. sadness B. concern C. fear D. peace 3. A. accepted B. questioned C. misunderstood D. ignored 4. A. abandoned B. single C. alone D. helpless 5. A. record B. brighten C. celebrate D. start 6. A. dream B. ambition C. health D. purpose 7. A. Inspired B. Moved C. Shocked D. Frightened 8. A. protected B. saved C. comforted D. touched 9. A. awarded B. praised C. greeted D. thanked 10. A. set off B. fell asleep C. passed away D. gave in 第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分） A 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 The first time I entered the competition hall, my hands were trembling and my mind went blank. I ____11____ (gather) all my courage and turned to my coach: “I’m afraid I’ll fail.” He looked at me calmly and said, “Focus on the process, not the result.” Since that day, I ____12____ (remind) myself of this lesson before every challenge. Now, standing at the start of a new journey, I take a deep breath ____13____ (calm) myself before the anxiety takes over. B 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 Earth Day, marked on April 22 every year, is an annual event aimed at raising public awareness about environmental protection. First ____14____ (celebrate) in 1970, the day now includes events in more than 190 countries and regions. No matter what you like to do, there is a way to get involved in various ____15____ (activity). You can plant a tree, save power, or simply say no to single-use plastic bags, ____16____ take hundreds of years to break down. C 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 In an age of digital entertainment, the habit of reading books is declining among young people. Some argue that ____17____ (spend) time on social media is more enjoyable than sitting down with a book. Yet reading offers unique benefits that cannot ____18____ (replace) by short videos or instant messages. It requires ____19____ (concentrate), encourages deep thinking, and allows readers to enter different worlds through imagination. Those who develop a love ____20____ reading early in life tend to have larger vocabularies and stronger critical thinking skills. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，38分） 第一节 （共14小题；每小题2分，共28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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Native Forest Conservation Helper The program The Pupu Rangi Nature Sanctuary welcomes you to this place of learning about the forest and its creatures, about conservation, about what is important in life, and about yourself. This program has three components: the conservation work that we do in the forest, the manual work that we do around the sanctuary, and the sightseeing that we do around the region. The conservation tasks that we perform in our sanctuary and on behalf of the Department of Conservation are performed at a professional level, and you will receive the training necessary to reach the required high standard. While working with us, you will realize the vast amount of work that happens behind the scenes to ensure that the New Zealand forest stays healthy. You will also learn the meaning of sustainability through observation and practice. Volunteer work Some of the tasks that you will complete are: ·cutting and marking tracks ·installing and monitoring traps ·seed collection ·weed control and planting of native plants Typical Day at Work ·8 am — 9 am breakfast ·9 am — 10 am cleanup ·10 am — 12 pm morning working activity ·12 pm — 1 pm lunch / picnic ·1 pm — 4 pm afternoon working activity ·4 pm — 6 pm leisure activities (free time) ·6 pm — 8 pm dinner Each working morning, depending on the weather, we clarify which tasks will be performed for the day. As a rule of thumb: if it is windy, we go in the forest (where there is protection and warmth); if it is calm, we stay in the living area. Requirements Age: 18 — 50 Language Skills: English (mid-level) Nationality Restrictions: No restrictions 21. What does the Pupu Rangi Nature Sanctuary mainly focus on? A. Commercial sightseeing. B. Wildlife conservation. C. Agricultural expansion. D. Ecological observation. 22. What determines the daily work tasks? A. The weather conditions. B. The number of volunteers. C. The volunteers’ skill levels. D. The fixed daily timetable. 23. Which of the following candidates would most likely be accepted as a volunteer? A. A 55-year-old Spanish worker with advanced English. B. A 17-year-old New Zealand student passionate about wildlife. C. A 25-year-old German who can understand several English words. D. A 30-year-old Chinese who teaches biology in New Zealand. B When Lila Mae turned 17 last spring, the one gift she wanted most wasn’t a new phone or a concert ticket. It was a professional microphone. For months, the British teenager had been recording audio books for her 78-year-old grandmother, Iris, who lost most of her eyesight after a stroke in 2024. Iris, a lifelong book lover, had grown deeply lonely when she could no longer hold a novel or read the local newspaper, and Lila’s quiet, steady voice quickly became her favorite part of the day. At first, Lila only recorded the books Iris loved most — old detective stories and poetry collections. But after sharing a short clip of her recording on a local community social media group, she received dozens of messages from other families with visually impaired relatives, begging for her help. “I realized my grandma wasn’t the only one feeling left out,” Lila said in an interview. “Reading is such a personal thing, and so many people had lost that connection to the stories they loved.” By the summer of 2025, Lila had built a team of 25 volunteer readers from her school and local college. They worked with the town’s public library to create a free audio book library specifically for visually impaired people in the area, recording everything from popular novels to local history books and even recipe collections. What made the project special, however, was that they added personal touches: each recording opened with a warm greeting, and many ended with a short, encouraging message for the listener. In November 2025, Lila was awarded the UK’s Young Community Hero Award for her work. But for Lila, the best reward wasn’t the prize. It was the handwritten letter she received from Iris, which her neighbor had helped write. “You didn’t just give me my books back,” it read. “You gave me my joy back.” Today, her project has expanded to three more towns, and over 300 visually impaired people have benefited from the free audio books. “Kindness doesn’t have to be big,” Lila said. “It just has to be consistent.” 24. What was the primary motivation for Lila to start recording audio books? A. To win the UK’s Young Community Hero Award. B. To share her recordings on the community social media. C. To record audio books for her grandma with poor eyesight. D. To build a volunteer reading team from her school for the elderly. 25. Why was Lila’s audio book project unique? A. It was free for all people in the town. B. It only provided books for elderly listeners. C. It was created with the help of local famous writers. D. It was more personal and caring than a standard library. 26. What is the main message the author conveys through Lila’s story? A. Technological skills are essential for helping the elderly. B. Young people are often more compassionate than the older. C. A simple kind act performed consistently can have a profound impact. D. Winning awards is the most important recognition for community service. 27. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. The Life of a Visually Impaired Elderly Woman. B. The Importance of Reading for the Poor-eyesight People. C. How to Win the Young Community Hero Award. D. Teen’s Audio Books Bring Joy to the Visually Impaired. C Recent years have seen a major increase in humanity’s efforts to explore deep space. Countries around the world have sent advanced probes, carried out research on the Moon and other planets, and built space stations for long-term use. These ambitious projects have not only deepened our understanding of the universe but have also led to new technologies in areas such as materials science, life support systems, and deep-space communication — many of which are now used on Earth. For instance, lightweight materials developed for spacecraft are now used in everyday products, and water recycling systems designed for astronauts have helped improve clean water access in remote areas. The engineering behind these missions shows how complex systems can be designed to work in the most challenging conditions. Spacecraft must travel huge distances, operate on their own in extreme environments with high radiation and temperatures, and send data across millions of kilometers with little delay. Unlike earlier space exploration, which often involved short visits and symbolic achievements, today’s missions focus on enduring presence and continuous scientific study. This change reflects a new stage in how humans relate to space: no longer just visitors, but responsible users who aim to use space resources carefully and sustainably. Scientists are now exploring the possibility of mining asteroids (小行星) for rare metals and establishing permanent bases on the Moon, which could serve as launch points for deeper space missions. However, this growth in space activity has also brought unintended problems. Orbital debris — fragments ranging from old satellites to tiny paint chips — now threatens both crewed and uncrewed spacecraft. Traveling at high speeds, even small fragments can cause serious damage. The space environment, once seen as limitless and durable, is now understood to be a shared resource that needs careful management. Many experts agree that peaceful use of space requires strong international cooperation. Creating shared rules and binding agreements to protect the space environment is not just wise but necessary. It ensures that space remains a common heritage for all people, rather than a resource controlled by only a few. As more countries and private companies enter the space race, the urgency of such agreements becomes even more pressing. 28. What is the main purpose of the first paragraph? A. To tell the development of space exploration. B. To emphasize the importance of space projects. C. To list the new technologies in space exploration. D. To show how space exploration benefits life on Earth. 29. The author mentions “orbital debris” primarily to ________. A. explain a technical problem that scientists are close to solving B. argue that space exploration should be temporarily suspended C. illustrate the unintended negative consequences of space activities D. compare the risks of space travel with those of land transportation 30. Which of the following best summarizes the passage? A. Space exploration has solved most of Earth’s technological problems. B. The benefits of space travel outweigh its risks and should continue. C. Space activities bring both technological progress and new challenges. D. Space exploration requires international cooperation due to safety concerns. D In an era when artificial intelligence can generate images in seconds, why would anyone spend months learning to embroider (刺绣) by hand? These questions challenge young people considering careers in traditional crafts. Yet paradoxically, as technology advances, handmade creations may become more valuable, not less. Consider Zhang, a 21-year-old digital media major who recently won a prize for designing cultural products inspired by the Palace Museum. She used AI as an exploratory tool during her creative process. The software helped her generate stylistic variations quickly. But she didn’t stop there. She then spent weeks refining designs manually, ensuring cultural accuracy and emotional depth that algorithms (算法) alone could not achieve. “When I studied elements of the Palace Museum, I deepened my understanding of why they existed and how to express their meaning through modern design,” Zhang explains. The AI provided possibilities; human judgment selected among them. This collaboration between human and machine represents a growing agreement among experts: technology should not replace creativity but expand its possibilities. Gao Yang, a competition judge, notes, “AI can quickly generate stylistic variations, but designers must focus on emotional tone and cultural logic.” The key lies in applying humanistic thinking to guide digital tools. Crafts carry something machines cannot copy: human story. When Padruk Tendhar, a 25-year-old Tibetan designer, restores classical costumes, he is not just reproducing patterns. He is recovering meaning — the dignity conveyed by a wider waistline, the elegance surrounding the face in traditional silhouettes (轮廓). His designs emerge from years of studying art archaeology and understanding why ancestors created things the way they did. Some worry that as younger generations embrace tradition, authenticity might be lost. When traditional patterns appear on thermal cups, are they being respected or commercialized? Yet defenders of innovation argue that traditions have always evolved. The embroideries admired in museums today were once contemporary designs. What matters is not preserving forms unchanged but maintaining connections — between past and present, between maker and material. This perspective explains why young people turn to traditional crafts even as technology advances. In university clubs across China, students gather to learn papercutting, woodcarving, and folk music. Their motivation isn’t practical — few will become professional artisans. Instead, they seek something technology cannot provide: tangible connection to human continuity. As one participant put it after learning from a master woodcarver, “When I hold the tool he held for sixty years, I feel time differently. The wood speaks of patience, of hands that came before.” In an age of instant everything, that may be tradition’s most precious gift. 31. What role did AI play in Zhang’s creative process? A. It served as a tool to explore stylistic possibilities. B. It autonomously produced the designs that won the competition. C. It was used primarily to test consumer preferences before production. D. It removed Zhang’s need to study the Palace Museum’s cultural elements. 32. Why does the author mention Padruk Tendhar’s work? A. To show that young Tibetans prefer modern fashion over tradition. B. To prove that Tibetan designs have become popular only recently. C. To explain that traditional crafts carry cultural meaning beyond patterns. D. To suggest that restoring classical costumes requires hard work and knowledge. 33. The underlined word “tangible” most probably means something that ______. A. exists in digital form B. can be touched or felt physically C. can be understood by the mind D. continues through generations 34. What is the author’s main argument in the passage? A. AI’s assistance in design is the key to preserving traditional crafts. B. Young people are embracing crafts with the help of digital tools. C. Human cultural understanding remains essential in design in the era of AI. D. AI is superior to humans in generating creative designs for cultural products. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Individuals dealing with regret often struggle with past decisions, whether direct actions or inactions. They may regret choices they believe unjustifiable, wishing they had acted differently. In other cases, they reflect on what they should have done because they failed to take the necessary steps to protect someone or themselves. ____35____ Fortunately, you can learn many techniques to understand, manage, and cope with feelings of regret when they arise. Acknowledge Your Feelings Acknowledging and accepting your feelings is essential when determining how to get over regret. ____36____ Doing so helps prompt you to think about strategies to minimize the pain of similar future experiences. Give Yourself Time to Heal From a Past Regret ____37____ You must give yourself time to heal from the consequences of your actions. Constantly thinking about these choices prolongs negative thoughts and feelings. Focus on what relaxes, nourishes, and energizes you in positive ways. In time, the negative emotions will begin to subside. Make Amends (补偿) for Your Mistakes Sometimes, we cannot control the outcome of a situation. Still, decisions we make during stressful times can make or break a relationship. Consider making amends for your mistakes if you regret hurting someone. ____38____ Regret comes in many forms, whether big or small. These regrets can lead to motivation for personal growth, or they can take you down a pathway to depression and self-chastisement. ____39____ Focus on accepting your emotions, making amends (when possible), and looking toward the future. A. Dealing with regret and guilt requires patience. B. Doing so encourages self-compassion and can help you push past regret. C. How you manage these feelings can make a real difference in your life. D. Specifically, identify which emotion you feel “I feel regret” rather than just thinking “I feel bad”. E. Doing so can help you relieve guilt and rekindle a broken part of your relationship with a loved one. F. Feeling regret is a normal part of life, so treat yourself with kindness as you find ways to deal with your emotions. G. Living with regret often becomes harder when individuals believe they mishandled a situation or missed once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. 第三部分 书面表达（共两节，32分） 第一节（共4小题；第40、41小题各2分，第42小题3分，第43小题5分，共12分） 阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 Does AI actually help students learn? A recent experiment in a high school provides a cautionary tale. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found that Turkish high school students who had access to ChatGPT while doing practice math problems did worse on a math test compared with students who didn’t have access to ChatGPT. Those with ChatGPT solved 48 percent more of the practice problems correctly, but they ultimately scored 17 percent worse on a test of the topic that the students were learning. A third group of students had access to a revised version of ChatGPT that functioned more like a tutor. This chatbot was programmed to provide hints without directly giving the answer. The students who used it did spectacularly better on the practice problems, solving 27 percent more of them correctly compared with students who did their practice work without any high-tech aids. But on a test afterwards, these AI-tutored students did no better. Students who just did their practice problems the old fashioned way — on their own — matched their test scores. The researchers titled their paper, “Generative AI Can Harm Learning,” to make clear to parents and educators that the current crop of freely available AI chatbots can “substantially prevent learning.” Even a fine-tuned version of ChatGPT designed to mimic a tutor doesn’t necessarily help. The researchers believe the problem is that students are using the chatbot as a “crutch.” When they analyzed the questions that students typed into ChatGPT, students often simply asked for the answer. Students were not building the skills that come from solving the problems themselves. ChatGPT’s errors also may have been a contributing factor. The chatbot only answered the math problems correctly half of the time. Its arithmetic computations were wrong 8 percent of the time, but the bigger problem was that its step-by-step approach for how to solve a problem was wrong 42 percent of the time. The tutoring version of ChatGPT was directly fed the correct solutions and these errors were minimized. ChatGPT also seems to produce overconfidence. In surveys that accompanied the experiment, students said they did not think that ChatGPT caused them to learn less even though they had. Students with the AI tutor thought they had done significantly better on the test even though they did not. (It’s also another good reminder to all of us that our perceptions of how much we’ve learned are often wrong.) ChatGPT is not the first technology to present a tradeoff in education. Typewriters and computers reduce the need for handwriting. Calculators reduce the need for arithmetic. When students have access to ChatGPT, they might answer more problems correctly, but learn less. Getting the right result to one problem won’t help them with the next one. 40. What was the main finding about students who used ChatGPT for math practice? _____________________________________________________ 41. Besides misuse, what other factors may affect the learning outcomes of the students who use ChatGPT? _____________________________________________________ 42. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. ➤When students use ChatGPT to solve problems, they might get more correct answers and learn more. _____________________________________________________ 43. How can you ensure you are still learning rather than just getting answers when using AI tools for schoolwork? (In about 40 words) _____________________________________________________ 第二节（20分） （见学校自主命题部分） 第三部分 第二节（20分）： 44. 假设你是红星中学高二学生李华。你从学校国际部网站上看到一则招募通知：下个月在北京将举办国际中学生科技创新论坛（International Middle School Tech Innovation Forum），现招募学生志愿者担任“论坛接待助理”（Reception Assistant）。请你用英文写一封电子邮件，表达你想申请该职位的意愿。 内容包括：1. 申请理由；2. 个人相关优势。 注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Sir or Madam, ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $