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柳州地区民族高级中学2025 — 2026学年春季学期期中考试 高二英语试题 考试范围：选必三 — 选必四 Unit 2 考试时长：120分钟 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 kind of book does the man want to borrow? A. Economics. B. Literature. C. Computer. 2. What are the speakers going to do? A. Attend a painting class. B. Visit an art exhibition. C. Buy a notebook. 3. What does the man think of the café? A. It is lively and fun. B. It helps concentration. C. It offers spacious desks. 4. What are the speakers mainly discussing? A. A contest preparation. B. A science project. C. A weekend trip. 5. When will the man return the dictionary? A. On Tuesday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Friday. 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. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At a lecture. B. At a store. C. In a workshop. 7. Why does the man have interest in the tablet? A. He believes it benefits his work. B. He needs one to learn digital art. C. He thinks it suitable for his niece. 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8. How does Steven feel now? A. Surprised. B. Disappointed. C. Conflicted. 9. What is the woman’s suggestion for Steven? A. Consulting his family. B. Having a try. C. Writing full-time. 10. What is the main topic of the conversation? A. Risks of quitting a job. B. Ways to improve writing. C. Career change consideration. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Why is the woman talking to Mr Janson? A. To finish a class assignment. B. To seek advice on interviews. C. To write a newspaper feature. 12. What does Mr Janson do? A. A network engineer. B. A school librarian. C. A career planner. 13. What is considered the biggest change? A. The digitisation of books. B. The invention of scanners. C. The collection of documents. 听第9段录音，回答第14至17题。 14. What is the main goal of the UTeach programme? A. To enhance learning efficiency. B. To attract students to major in STEM. C. To involve students in STEM teaching. 15. What is one proven outcome of the programme? A. Most graduates stay to teach. B. The training is very enjoyable. C. It guarantees jobs for graduates. 16. What first made John consider teaching? A. He had a free trial class. B. He was poor at lab work. C. A professor recommended it. 17. Why does John want to continue teaching? A. He likes flexible hours. B. He expects higher pay later. C. He values connecting with students. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What does Debrah Roundy regularly do in China? A. She volunteers to translate. B. She learns about Chinese music. C. She dances in parks and squares. 19. How does Debrah Roundy communicate with her teammates now? A. By turning to others. B. By using an app. C. By exchanging notes. 20. What does the dance mean to Debrah Roundy? A. A bridge to learn China. B. A daily form of exercise. C. A chance to help neighbors. 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 Dog parks on Long Island For dog lovers, parking dogs sometimes might be a problem. From entertainment facilities to park tips, we’ve collected everything you need to know before you take your pet for an afternoon of outdoor fun. Amagansett, Napeague State Park Dogs are allowed on a leash (狗链) in this undeveloped park, which includes paths, wooded areas and roads. Dogs have access to the beach. No water source or public bathrooms. East Meadow, Eisenhower Park In addition to seating, each run has a water source. Permits are free, but required. Calverton, Isaac Park Separated into areas for large and small dogs, this half-acre (半英亩) plot has shade trees, seating and access to the beach. Bring your own water. Leashed dogs can be walked on some paths; Town of Riverhead residents only. Brookhaven, Robinson Duck Farm Dog Park This 3-acre park has areas for large and small dogs, but no water source. Large dog area includes a training course. A $ 18 yearly pass for village residents. Massapequa, Clocks Boulevard Park Larger than 1 acre, this dog park has lots of room to run and wooded areas for shade. Open dawn to dusk. Water sources are available in both the large and small dog areas. It has enough parking and seating. Open to Town of Oyster Bay residents. 1. In which parks are water sources available? A. Isaac Park and Eisenhower Park. B. Napeague State Park and Isaac Park. C. Eisenhower Park and Clocks Boulevard Park. D. Robinson Duck Farm Dog Park and Clocks Boulevard Park. 2. What is required if you are visiting Isaac Park? A. Buying a permit. B. Keeping public bathrooms clean. C. Spending $18 every year. D. Being a resident of Town of Riverhead. 3. What’s special about Robinson Duck Farm Dog Park? A. Dogs can be trained there. B. It has large room for dogs. C. Dogs can get shade there. D. It is free for village residents. 【答案】1. C 2. D 3. A 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了长岛上的几个狗狗公园，包括每个公园的设施、规定以及适用人群等信息，为狗主人提供了选择适合自己和宠物的公园的参考。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据East Meadow, Eisenhower Park部分中的“In addition to seating, each run has a water source. (除了座位，每个狗跑场都有水源。)”以及Massapequa, Clocks Boulevard Park部分中的“Water sources are available in both the large and small dog areas. (大型犬和小型犬区域都有水源。)”可知，Eisenhower Park和Clocks Boulevard Park有水源。故选C项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Calverton, Isaac Park部分中的“Leashed dogs can be walked on some paths; Town of Riverhead residents only. (拴着狗链的狗可以在一些小路上行走；仅限Riverhead镇居民。)”可知，如果你要去Isaac Park，必须是Riverhead镇的居民。故选D项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Brookhaven, Robinson Duck Farm Dog Park部分中的“Large dog area includes a training course. (大型犬区域包括一个训练课程。)”可知，Robinson Duck Farm Dog Park的特别之处在于狗可以在那里接受训练。故选A项。 B When she was 61, Sian Davies decided to row across the Atlantic Ocean. In March 2021, she was one of the 12 crew members who set out on the 3,000-mile journey from Tenerife to battle sun, salt and fierce currents. “We would row in three-hour shifts and only sleep for an hour or so every six hours,” she says. “For the first 15 days, I was seasick, so I hardly ate anything. I was just rowing and collapsing. I went through some pretty dark times.” But after 42 days on the water, Davies reached Antigua to become one of the only six women in the world over the age of 60 to have rowed across an ocean. “I was exhausted and I was also so proud of myself,” she says. Davies began rowing when she was 53, after spotting a six-oar (桨) rowing boat in Bristol harbor. Attracted by its size and appearance, she spoke to the crew and was encouraged to do a trial run. “As soon as I got on the water, I fell in love with it,” she says. “Feeling your whole body working and the fresh air on your skin is amazing.” It wasn’t until 2017, though, that her Atlantic plans were born. Suffering from a herniated disc (椎间盘突出), she was only able to crawl out of bed. “I began thinking of things I could look forward to after I had surgery,” she says. “One day I was reading about women adventurers when it hit me that once better, I would row across an ocean.” After successful surgery, Davies began driving to meet other women who had undertaken rows. Hearing the experiences and advice of them gave Davies the confidence. Soon after, she heard that a new boat producer was organizing a team for a voyage across the Atlantic and she joined it immediately. “In June, I’m planning to break a few world records by rowing around the UK when I’m 64, and I want to motorcycle through the Himalayas later in the year. After all, we need things to look back on.” she says. 4. What do we know about Davies’ journey across the Atlantic? A. She fell apart and abandoned the task. B. She suffered a lot during the process. C. She was the oldest woman to finish it. D. She rowed along with six other women. 5. How did Davies feel about her first attempt to row? A. Painful. B. Frightened. C. Confident. D. Impressed. 6. What inspired Davies to row across an ocean? A. A trial row on a six-oar rowing boat. B. Support from a boat company. C. Stories of some women adventurers. D. Sufferings from her back pain. 7. Which of the following best describes Davies? A. Caring and open-minded. B. Humble and self-motivated. C. Determined and easy-going. D. Strong-willed and ambitious. 【答案】4. B 5. D 6. C 7. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了Sian Davies在61岁时决定划船穿越大西洋的经历和她的感受。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“We would row in three-hour shifts and only sleep for an hour or so every six hours,” she says. “For the first 15 days, I was seasick, so I hardly ate anything. I was just rowing and collapsing. I went through some pretty dark times.”（我们每三小时轮换一次划船，每六小时只能睡一小时左右。前15天，我一直晕船，几乎什么都没吃。我只是划船和倒下。我经历了一些非常黑暗的时期。）可知，Davies在过程中遭受了很多苦难。故选B。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“As soon as I got on the water, I fell in love with it,” she says. “Feeling your whole body working and the fresh air on your skin is amazing.”（一上水，我就爱上了它。感觉全身在运动，新鲜的空气在皮肤上，真是太棒了。）可知，Davies对她的第一次尝试划船感到印象深刻。故选D。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“One day I was reading about women adventurers when it hit me that once better, I would row across an ocean.”（有一天，我在读一些女性冒险家的故事，突然意识到，一旦恢复健康，我会划船穿越大洋。）可知，一些女性冒险家的故事激发了Davies划船穿越大洋的灵感。故选C。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“In March 2021, she was one of the 12 crew members who set out on the 3,000-mile journey from Tenerife to battle sun, salt and fierce currents.”（2021年3月，她是12名船员中的一员，他们从特内里费岛出发，踏上了3000英里的旅程，与阳光、盐和激流作斗争）以及最后一段“I want to motorcycle through the Himalayas later in the year”（今年晚些时候，我还想骑摩托车穿越喜马拉雅山）可知，她是一个意志坚强和有雄心壮志的人。故选D。 C Comedy writer Joe Toplyn spent thirty years writing jokes for famous TV hosts before asking a simple question: “Can I teach a computer to be funny?” He built an AI tool named Witscript, where for six dollars a month, users could give the system a headline or a picture and receive a joke in seconds. In a small “laugh-off” experiment, a comedian read jokes written by both Toplyn and Witscript to live audiences. Scientists measured the laughter and found that the human and computer jokes brought almost the same level of amusement to the audiences. Experts have even said that for a computer, writing certain kinds of jokes may be easier than driving a car. One theory for why we laugh is that a joke creates two pictures in our minds at once. Here is an example: “Two fish are in a tank. One says, ‘You drive. I’ll shoot.’” The word “tank” can mean a fishbowl or a war machine, and the surprise of connecting the two makes us laugh. Toplyn turned this idea into steps for his AI tool. When given the news “Christie’s is selling a pink diamond (钻石) once owned by Marie Antoinette — a French queen whose head was cut off due to her terrible deeds,” Witscript replied, “It has the perfect cut — just like her head,” mixing jewelry and history in a clever, dark way. However, computer humor still has clear limits. Some jokes repeat unfair fixed ideas, such as always targeting larger or older people as the punchline (笑点). Without human editors, many of the machine-produced jokes are simply disrespectful to certain communities, bringing more confusion than laughter. More importantly, a joke is not only about the words. For now, machines can copy the shapes of jokes, but they don’t laugh, redden, or worry about a friend’s reaction. A computer cannot feel this social dance. As AI helpers become part of our daily lives, a bit of programmed humor may make them friendlier. Still, the deepest laughter will remain a human conversation of shared human needs and feelings — one heart speaking to another. 8. What does the “laugh- off” experiment show? A. AI writes jokes faster than humans. B. AI fails to judge the quality of jokes. C. AI-written jokes match human humor. D. AI finds writing jokes easier than driving. 9. What are the examples in paragraph 3 intended to explain? A. History is a rich source of jokes. B. AI-made jokes are mostly boring. C. Dark humor requires high intelligence. D. AI can create humor with smart connections. 10. What worries the author about AI-made humor? A. It slows down human creativity. B. It can be costly for ordinary users. C. It may have negative social effects. D. It hardly touches on people’s lifestyles. 11. Which of the following reflects the main idea of the text? A. Real humor lies in emotional connections. B. Humor depends on culture and surprise. C. Comedians will possibly lose jobs to AI. D. AI is progressing fast in creative tasks. 【答案】8. C 9. D 10. C 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍AI笑话创作工具Witscript的实验效果、创作原理，以及AI幽默的局限和真正幽默的核心在于人类情感联结。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“In a small “laugh-off” experiment, a comedian read jokes written by both Toplyn and Witscript to live audiences. Scientists measured the laughter and found that the human and computer jokes brought almost the same level of amusement to the audiences. (在一个小型的“笑果比拼”实验中，一名喜剧演员向现场观众朗读了由托普林和Witscript分别创作的笑话。科学家对笑声进行了测算，发现人类和计算机创作的笑话给观众带来的娱乐效果几乎不相上下。)”可知，实验结果显示AI创作的笑话能够匹敌人类的幽默水平。故选C项。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“One theory for why we laugh is that a joke creates two pictures in our minds at once. Here is an example: “Two fish are in a tank. One says, ‘You drive. I’ll shoot.’” The word “tank” can mean a fishbowl or a war machine, and the surprise of connecting the two makes us laugh. Toplyn turned this idea into steps for his AI tool. When given the news “Christie’s is selling a pink diamond once owned by Marie Antoinette — a French queen whose head was cut off due to her terrible deeds,” Witscript replied, “It has the perfect cut — just like her head,” mixing jewelry and history in a clever, dark way.(有一种关于我们为何发笑的理论认为，笑话能在我们脑海中同时形成两种画面。举个例子：“两条鱼在一个tank里。一条说：‘你来开，我来射击。’”单词“tank”既可以指鱼缸，也可以指军用战车，这种出人意料的关联让我们发笑。托普林把这一思路转化成了他的AI工具的创作步骤。当输入“佳士得拍卖行正在拍卖一颗曾属于玛丽·安托瓦内特的粉钻——这位法国王后因恶行被斩首”这一新闻时，Witscript回应道：“它的切割堪称完美——就像她的头一样”，以一种巧妙又暗黑的方式将珠宝与历史结合在一起。)”可知，这些例子意在说明AI可以通过巧妙的关联创造幽默。故选D项。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Without human editors, many of the machine-produced jokes are simply disrespectful to certain communities, bringing more confusion than laughter.(如果没有人类编辑把关，许多机器生成的笑话会对特定群体构成不尊重，带来的更多是困惑而非笑声。)”可知，作者担心AI生成的幽默可能会产生负面的社会影响。故选C项。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是尾段中的“Still, the deepest laughter will remain a human conversation of shared human needs and feelings — one heart speaking to another.(尽管如此，最深刻的笑声依然是人类之间基于共同需求与情感的交流，是一颗心灵与另一颗心灵的对话。)”可知，全文旨在说明真正的幽默存在于情感联结之中。故选A项。 D In recent years, interest in space tourism has grown rapidly. Once a concept limited to science fiction, space travel for private individuals is now becoming a reality. Companies like SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Virgin Galactic are developing commercial spaceflight programs, promising a future where ordinary people can experience life beyond Earth. Wealthy adventurers, celebrities, and even a few researchers have already taken part in these early missions, drawing global attention. However, space tourism raises important questions. Critic argue that it remains an activity for the wealthy, as ticket prices are extremely high. A single trip can cost hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars, making space tourism accessible only to a select few. Others worry about the environmental impact. Rocket launches release large amounts of carbon dioxide and other pollutants into the atmosphere, contributing to climate change. Some scientists fear that an increase in spaceflights could worsen these issues if not properly regulated. Supporters, on the other hand, believe that space tourism has benefits. It drives innovation in aerospace technology, leading to advancements that could make space travel more affordable in the future. Additionally, some believe that seeing Earth from space — often called the “overview effect” — gives travelers a deeper appreciation for the planet and inspires greater environmental responsibility. Documentaries and interviews with early space tourists suggest this emotional shift is genuine and long-lasting. Despite the excitement, space tourism remains in its early stages. While a few commercial flights have successfully taken private passengers to the edge of space, long-term sustainability is still uncertain. The cost must decrease significantly for space travel to become widely accessible. Scientists also emphasize the need for better safety measures, as spaceflight remains a high-risk activity. Some experts compare space tourism to the early days of aviation. A century ago, air travel was expensive and rare, but today, millions of people fly every day. Could the same happen with space travel? Many in the industry believe so, but it may take decades before space tourism becomes a regular part of human life. For now, space tourism remains a thrilling yet controversial topic. While the idea of ordinary people traveling to space is inspiring, questions about cost, safety, and environmental impact must be addressed before it can truly take off. 12. What is one major concern about space tourism? A. It harms the environment. B. It is illegal in many countries. C. It has replaced scientific space missions. D. It distract s public attention from climate issues. 13. Why do some supporters have a positive view of space tourism? A. It is a safe and affordable industry. B. It helps reduce global carbon emissions. C. It could encourage better treatment of Earth. D. It provides a solution to overcrowding on Earth. 14. What does the underlined phrase “overview effect” most likely refer to? A. A feeling of being lost in space. B. A dangerous effect of space travel. C. An ability to see beyond the Earth’s atmosphere. D. A change in perspective after viewing Earth from space. 15. Which would be the best title for the passage? A. Why Space Tourism Will Fail. B. Is Space Travel worth the Cost? C. How Governments Control Space Travel. D. Space Tourism: The Next Step for Humanity? 【答案】12. A 13. C 14. D 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍太空旅游的发展现状、引发的争议及未来可能性。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Others worry about the environmental impact. Rocket launches release large amounts of carbon dioxide and other pollutants into the atmosphere, contributing to climate change.(另一些人则担心其对环境的影响。火箭发射向大气中释放大量二氧化碳和其他污染物，加剧了气候变化)”可知，太空旅游的一个主要担忧是它会危害环境。故选A项。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Additionally, some believe that seeing Earth from space — often called the “overview effect” — gives travelers a deeper appreciation for the planet and inspires greater environmental responsibility.(此外，一些人认为，从太空看地球——通常被称为“概览效应”——让旅行者对地球有更深的欣赏，并激发更强的环境责任感)”可知，支持者对太空旅游持积极态度是因为它可能促使人们更好地对待地球。故选C项。 【14题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段中的“Additionally, some believe that seeing Earth from space — often called the “overview effect” — gives travelers a deeper appreciation for the planet and inspires greater environmental responsibility.(此外，一些人认为，从太空看地球——通常被称为“概览效应”——让旅行者对地球有更深的欣赏，并激发更强的环境责任感)”可知，破折号之间的内容与该句的内容一致，该句是对“overview effect”的解释，由此可知，“overview effect”指的是从太空俯瞰地球后，人们在观念上发生的转变。故选D项。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章介绍了太空旅游从科幻概念变为现实的发展现状，探讨了其引发的成本、环境、安全等争议，也提及了未来普及的可能性，如同航空旅行的发展历程，因此D项“太空旅游：人类的下一步?”最能概括全文主旨，适合作为本文的最佳标题。故选D项。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） Research has shown that mindful eating has positive impacts on people, so it’s beneficial to know how to eat more mindfully. Here are some techniques for eating at a healthy pace. Remove all distractions while you eat. ____16____ Make sure your cell phone is face down and you’re not going to be responding to any messages that come through. Take enough time to finish your meal. Even with all distractions removed, very often you still find yourself eating faster than you should.____17____ It takes about that time for your body to get the signal to the brain that you are full. ____18____ You might wonder how to spend 20 whole minutes eating a sandwich. One way to slowdown is to engage your senses and think through all the details about your meal. Ask yourself: What’s on my plate? How hungry am I today? Is it too salty? Notice the smell, the taste and whatever other senses that arise as you eat. Limit the amount of the food you might munch on(大口吃) mindlessly. Put a small amount of snack food, like potato chips, in a separate bowl to help avoid mindless munching.____19____ Putting aside some of the food can help you eat less at a healthier pace. Actually chew. If you’re wolfing down(狼吞虎咽) your food you’re probably not chewing it. And chewing is an important part of digestion. ____20____ Look at each bite before putting it into your mouth, acknowledge what you’re eating and chew, chew, chew. A. Notice all the little details about your food. B. Limit your time for a meal within 20 minutes. C. It helps break up the foods so it’s easier for absorption. D. Watch out for your food intake and the time you spend on it. E. When you sit down to eat, spend at least 20 minutes doing so. F. If you have a whole bag of it, it is challenging to stop after several bites. G. They can limit your ability to enjoy your food and notice when you are full. 【答案】16. G 17. E 18. A 19. F 20. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了一些健康饮食的技巧。 【16题详解】 根据上文“Remove all distractions while you eat. (吃饭时排除一切干扰。)”可知，本句承接上文说明“吃饭时排除一切干扰”这么做的原因。故G选项“它们会限制你享受食物的能力，也会限制你注意到自己已经吃饱了。”符合语境，故选G。 【17题详解】 根据上文“Take enough time to finish your meal. Even with all distractions removed, very often you still find yourself eating faster than you should. (花足够的时间吃完你的饭。即使排除了所有的干扰，你仍然经常发现自己吃得比你应该吃的快。)”以及后文“It takes about that time for your body to get the signal to the brain that you are full. (大约需要这段时间，你的身体才会向大脑发出你吃饱了的信号。)”可知，本句主要针对吃饭花费的时间提出建议。故E选项“当你坐下来吃饭时，至少花20分钟这样做。”符合语境，故选E。 【18题详解】 根据本段内容“You might wonder how to spend 20 whole minutes eating a sandwich. One way to slowdown is to engage your senses and think through all the details about your meal. Ask yourself: What’s on my plate? How hungry am I today? Is it too salty? Notice the smell, the taste and whatever other senses that arise as you eat. (你可能想知道如何花整整20分钟吃一个三明治。放慢速度的一种方法是调动你的感官，仔细考虑你吃饭的所有细节。问问你自己：我的盘子里有什么？我今天有多饿？是不是太咸了？注意你吃东西时产生的气味、味道和其他感觉。)”可知，后文提到注意你吃东西时产生的气味、味道和其他感觉，即建议注意食物的细节。故A选项“注意食物的所有细节。”符合语境，故选A。 【19题详解】 根据上文“Put a small amount of snack food, like potato chips, in a separate bowl to help avoid mindless munching. (把少量的零食，如薯片，放在一个单独的碗里，以帮助避免无意识地咀嚼。)”可知，上文建议把零食单独放在一个碗里，可知本句承接上文，说明这么做的原因。故F选项“如果你有一整袋，吃几口就停止是很困难的。”符合语境，故选F。 【20题详解】 根据上文“And chewing is an important part of digestion. (咀嚼是消化的重要组成部分。)”可知，上文提到了咀嚼的重要性，可知本句说明咀嚼的作用。故C选项“它有助于分解食物，这样更容易被吸收。”符合语境，故选C。 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） To the firefighters who deal with danger each day, every life is worthy to be saved. Wildfires are just one of the many situations firefighters ____21____ toward when everyone else is going in the opposite direction. Every year, it seems wildfires ____22____ parts of California, Washington and Oregon. In September, 2023, Daniel Trevizo, a Los Angeles Fire Department head, and his team worked hard around-the-clock to ____23____ the fires in the south of California. One day, they were watering down embers (余火) near Lake Oroville when he ____24____ a surprising thing. When the fires were put out, his team quickly did everything they could to ____25____ the fire scene. ____26____, Daniel heard an animal crying nearby. So he started looking around for the ____27____ of the sounds. Then they found a small cat under the burnt bushes. The frightened and lonely cat came right up to Daniel. Daniel ____28____ the soot (煤烟)-covered cat, later named Ember, and kept it ____29____ in his jacket pocket until it got much-needed _____30_____ in an animal hospital. The veterinarian (兽医) said Ember had only some minor _____31_____. With medication and Daniel’s care, Ember _____32_____ a few days later. Ultimately, Daniel managed to find Ember’s owners, who got _____33_____ from it while they escaped from the fires. There’s no doubt Ember’s life was saved by _____34_____ Daniel and his team! They risked their lives to save those around them, and we couldn’t be more _____35_____! 21. A. nod B. look C. point D. rush 22. A. miss B. leave C. strike D. beat 23. A. discuss B. consider C. watch D. contain 24. A. imagined B. encountered C. controlled D. remembered 25. A. clear B. rebuild C. recall D. approach 26. A. Naturally B. Hopefully C. Suddenly D. Normally 27. A. difference B. source C. change D. effect 28. A. put down B. sent away C. kept off D. picked up 29. A. safe B. scared C. awake D. anxious 30. A. preparations B. orders C. examinations D. comments 31. A. choices B. injuries C. errors D. possibilities 32. A. reacted B. recovered C. reappeared D. remained 33. A. separated B. connected C. reminded D. prevented 34. A. familiar B. proud C. honest D. courageous 35. A. helpful B. regretful C. respectful D. doubtful 【答案】21. D 22. C 23. D 24. B 25. A 26. C 27. B 28. D 29. A 30. C 31. B 32. B 33. A 34. D 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了消防员丹尼尔·特雷维索和他的团队在扑灭加州南部火灾时，意外发现并救助了一只被困在火场中的小猫Ember的感人故事。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当所有人都朝着相反的方向前进时，消防员会冲向野火，而野火只是其中一种情况。A. nod点头；B. look看；C. point指向；D. rush冲。结合常识和句中“firefighters”可知，消防员会冲向火场救火。故选D项。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：每年，野火好像都会侵袭加州、华盛顿州和俄勒冈州的部分地区。A. miss错过；B. leave离开；C. strike(疾病、灾难等)侵袭；D. beat打败。根据上文“Every year”和下文“his team worked hard around-the-clock to 3 the fires in the south of California.”可知，野火的发生是普遍现象，经常侵袭加州、华盛顿州和俄勒冈州的部分地区。故选C项。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：2023年9月，洛杉矶消防局局长丹尼尔·特雷维佐和他的团队夜以继日地努力控制加州南部的大火。A. discuss讨论；B. consider考虑；C. watch观察，看；D. contain遏制，防止……蔓延。根据上文“Daniel Trevizo, a Los Angeles Fire Department head, and his team”和下文“the fires in the south of California.”可知，消防局局长丹尼尔和他的团队忙着控制火情，防止其蔓延。故选D项。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：一天，他们在奥罗维尔湖附近浇灭余火时，他遇到了一件令人惊讶的事情。A. imagined想象；B. encountered遭遇，偶遇；C. controlled控制；D. remembered记住。根据下文“When the fires were put out, his team quickly did everything they could to 5 the fire scene. 6 , Daniel heard an animal crying nearby. So he started looking around for the 7 of the sounds.”描述可知，浇灭余火的时候，丹尼尔遇到了一件事情。故选B项。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当火被扑灭后，他的团队迅速尽其所能清理火灾现场。A. clear清理；B. rebuild重建；C. recall回忆；D. approach接近。结合常识和上文“When the fires were put out”可知，火扑灭后要清理火场。故选A项。 【26题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：突然，丹尼尔听到附近有一只动物在叫。A. Naturally自然地；B. Hopefully希望地；C. Suddenly突然地；D. Normally正常地。根据上文可知，丹尼尔和他的团队正在清理扑灭的火场，结合下文“Daniel heard an animal crying nearby”可知，动物的叫声是突然出现的，之前毫无征兆。故选C项。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：于是他开始四处寻找声音的来源。A. difference不同；B. source来源；C. change改变；D. effect影响。根据下文“Then they found a small cat under the burnt bushes.”可知，他们听到叫声后，开始寻找声音的来源，最后找到一只猫。故选B项。 【28题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：丹尼尔捡起这只满身煤灰的猫，把它放在夹克口袋里护其安全，直到它在动物医院接受急需的检查。A. put down放下；B. sent away送走；C. kept off避开；D. picked up捡起。根据下文“kept it 9 in his jacket pocket”可知，丹尼尔捡起猫，塞进怀里。故选D项。 【29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：丹尼尔抱起这只满身煤灰的猫，把它放在夹克口袋里护其安全，直到它在动物医院接受急需的检查。A. safe安全的；B. scared害怕的；C. awake醒着的；D. anxious焦虑的。根据上文可知，小猫是在危险的火场发现的，结合下文“in his jacket pocket”可知，丹尼尔把猫放进口袋里是为了保护它；keep it safe“保证它的安全”。故选A项。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：丹尼尔抱起这只满身煤灰的猫，把它放在夹克口袋里护其安全，直到它在动物医院接受急需的检查。A. preparations准备；B. orders命令；C. examinations检查；D. comments评论。根据上文“much-needed”和下文“in an animal hospital”可知，小猫是动物医院接受了必要的检查。故选C项。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：兽医说Ember只受了一些轻伤。A. choices选择；B. injuries伤害；C. errors错误；D. possibilities可能性。根据上文“The veterinarian (兽医) said”可知，兽医说的是检查发现的情况，小猫受了一些轻伤。故选B项。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在丹尼尔的悉心照顾和药物治疗下，Ember几天后就康复了。A. reacted反应；B. recovered恢复；C. reappeared重新出现；D. remained保持。根据上文“With medication and Daniel’s care”可知，在丹尼尔的照料下，Ember很快就康复了。故选B项。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：最终，丹尼尔设法找到了Ember的主人，他们在逃离火灾时与Ember失散了。A. separated分开，分离；B. connected连接；C. reminded提醒；D. prevented阻止。结合上文所述丹尼尔在火场捡到小猫Ember和下文“while they escaped from the fires.”可推知，Ember的主人在逃离火灾时与Ember失散，分开了。故选A项。 【34题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：毫无疑问，勇敢的丹尼尔和他的团队拯救了Ember的生命! A. familiar熟悉的；B. proud骄傲的；C. honest诚实的；D. courageous勇敢的。根据下文“They risked their lives to save those around them”可知，消防员丹尼尔和他的团队是一群勇敢的人。故选D项。 【35题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他们冒着生命危险去救身边的人和动物，我们对他们无比尊重! A. helpful有帮助的；B. regretful遗憾的；C. respectful表示敬意的，恭敬的；D. doubtful可疑的。根据上文“They risked their lives to save those”可知，丹尼尔和他的团队是一群勇敢的人，值得我们的尊重；couldn’t be more respectful“无比尊重”。故选C项。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或所给单词的正确形式。 Gaiwan tea brewing (盖碗工夫茶), a fine skill of making oolong tea in southern China, is praised by tea lovers nowadays as a symbol of Eastern elegance. Ben, a British tea enthusiast, first ____36____ (experience) this skill during his one-week trip to Chaozhou last autumn. He was lucky to meet Mr. Chen, a tea master ____37____ (own) a century-old tea shop in the ancient city and having practiced this tea art for over 40 years. ____38____ (invite) by the tea master to join a tea ceremony, Ben learned to warm the gaiwan with hot water first ____39____ then put in proper tea leaves, following the master’s movements step by step. As hot water poured over the leaves, a pleasant fragrance (香气) filled the air, and he took a slow sip ____40____ (enjoy) the rich aftertaste. Ben was ____41____ (deep) moved by the gracefulness of the tea master’s movements — every step, ____42____ pouring water to serving tea, looked smooth and spot-on. Afterwards he visited a small museum ____43____ displayed various antique gaiwans and tea sets, and took ____44____ (photo) of those valuable items — each piece bore the faint marks of years gone by. At the end of his trip, Ben commented that gaiwan tea brewing was not just ____45____ tea-making technique, but a special cultural experience that reflected the beauty of Chinese life. 【答案】36. experienced 37. owning 38. Invited 39. and 40. to enjoy 41. deeply 42. from 43. that##which 44. photos 45. a 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍了英国茶叶爱好者Ben在潮州旅行期间，偶遇茶艺大师陈先生，体验盖碗工夫茶冲泡技艺、参观茶具博物馆，并感悟到盖碗泡茶不仅是制茶技艺，更是蕴含中式生活之美的独特文化体验。 【36题详解】 考查时态。句意：英国茶叶爱好者Ben在去年秋天为期一周的潮州之行中第一次体验了这项技艺。根据时间状语last autumn可知，句子用一般过去时，experience的过去式为experienced。 【37题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：他有幸遇到了陈先生，这位茶艺大师在古城拥有一家百年茶店，并且研习这项茶艺已有四十多年。a tea master与own之间是主动关系，用现在分词owning作后置定语。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：Ben被茶艺大师邀请参加茶道仪式，他跟着大师的动作一步步学习先用热水温盖碗，再放入适量茶叶。句中已有谓语动词learned，故空处需填非谓语动词，Ben与invite之间是被动关系，用过去分词Invited作状语，句首单词首字母大写。 【39题详解】 考查连词。句意同上。warm the gaiwan与put in proper tea leaves是承接关系，用连词and连接。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：热水浇淋茶叶时，一股怡人的香气弥漫开来，他小口慢品，回味悠长。此处作目的状语，表示小口喝茶是为了回味茶香，用动词不定式to enjoy。 【41题详解】 考查副词。句意：大师优雅的动作深深打动了Ben，从注水到奉茶，每一个步骤都流畅精准。修饰形容词moved要用副词形式deeply表示 “深深地”，作状语。 【42题详解】 考查介词。句意同上。固定搭配 from...to... 表示 “从…… 到……”。 【43题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：之后他参观了一座小型博物馆，馆内陈列着各式各样的古董盖碗和茶具，他给这些珍贵的物件拍了照片 —— 每一件器物都留有岁月流逝的淡淡痕迹。空处引导定语从句，先行词是museum，指物，定语从句中缺少主语，用关系代词that/which引导。 【44题详解】 考查名词复数。句意同上。此处指不止一张照片，用复数形式photos，作宾语。 【45题详解】 考查冠词。句意：旅行尾声， Ben评价道，盖碗工夫茶不仅是一项制茶技艺，更是一种彰显中式生活之美的独特文化体验。technique是可数名词单数，此处表泛指，且tea-making以辅音音素开头，用不定冠词a。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是一名校学生会成员。随着环保理念日益深入人心，水资源保护问题愈发引起全社会的广泛关注。请用英文写一篇短文，代表学生会向全体师生发起倡议，内容包括： (1)珍惜水资源的重要性； (2)如何从日常小事做起。 注意：写作词数应为80个左右。 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Dear teachers and students, As a source of life, water plays a key role in ecosystems and human well-being. However, increasing water shortages are threatening our quality of life now and the well-being of future generations. We can contribute to saving water through simple daily actions. For example, remember to turn off the tap while brushing your teeth. Reusing water for plants is another great idea. Furthermore, replacing old equipment with water-saving appliances is an effective way to reduce water waste. Finally, avoid throwing waste into rivers, lakes, or oceans, as it leads to water pollution. Every small action counts, and we can make a significant impact together through everyday efforts. The Students’ Union 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。要求考生写一篇短文向全体师生发起关于水资源保护的倡议，内容涵盖珍惜水资源的重要性以及从日常小事做起的做法。 【详解】1.词汇积累 关键的：key → crucial 短缺：shortages → scarcity 贡献：contribute → make a contribution 有效的：effective → efficient 2.句式拓展 同义句转化 原句：Reusing water for plants is another great idea. 拓展句：It is a great idea to reuse water for plants. 【点睛】【高分句型1】For example, remember to turn off the tap while brushing your teeth. (运用了while引导的时间状语从句的省略结构) 【高分句型2】Reusing water for plants is another great idea. (运用了动名词作主语) 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 “Oh no!” I shouted as I searched through my dance bag. My dance shoes were nowhere to be found. For a moment, I could hardly hide a smile — finally, an excuse not to go to the tiring practice! However, Mom drove straight to the studio (练功房). “Ms. Linda keeps some spare dance shoes,” she reminded gently. I took a deep breath, walked in unwillingly and fished out a pair. “Only four weeks remain before the holiday performance,” Ms. Linda told the class. “We must focus and work hard.” My heart dropped, and the memory of last year’s stage failure flashed back — I was unable to move and breathe properly under bright lights. That night, I begged Mom to let me quit. Surprisingly, she didn’t force me to keep going. Instead, she said quietly, “It’s your decision, Kami. But have you thought about your partner? Can she make it without you?” “She won’t mind,” I said, “She probably doesn’t even know my name.” The next Friday, Mom picked me up from school. As we drove away, she asked if I wanted to attend the dance class. “No,” I whispered, “Not today.” “Okay,” Mom nodded understandingly. I breathed easy, sure that I had made the right choice, thinking no one would notice one absent dancer in the crowded studio. On Saturday, during a shopping trip, I unexpectedly ran into my dance partner at checkout. “Hi, Kami!” she called cheerfully. I stood still, my face red, and realized I didn’t even know her name until she introduced herself as Sylvia. Then her smile disappeared. “I missed you yesterday. Honestly, I’m frightened about the show. My grandma is flying in just to watch, and I fear that I’ll mess up our paired moves.” What she said struck me. I knew I was not the only one who was afraid all the time. Dance was not only my hard thing; it was our common fight. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Looking at her worried face, I felt a sudden increase of determination inside me. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The day of the holiday performance finally came. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: Looking at her worried face, I felt a sudden increase of determination inside me. “You are not alone,” I promised, gripping her trembling hand. “We’ll conquer the stage together.” Realizing that Sylvia depended on me, I found the courage to face my fear. We spent the remaining weeks glued to the studio floor, repeating every step until our movements flowed smoothly. We corrected each other’s errors and celebrated small victories. The anxiety that once held me back was replaced by a sense of responsibility. We were no longer two strangers; we were a team, drawing strength from one another to perfect our routine before the big moment. The day of the holiday performance finally came. Stepping onto the stage, I felt the familiar heat of the bright lights, but this time, I didn’t freeze. I took a deep breath, looking at Sylvia. She offered a determined and brave nod. Then the music began. We moved as one body, our feet gliding across the wooden floor with grace. Every turn was correct; every jump was high. When we finished our final move, loud cheers rose from the audience. Spotting Sylvia’s grandmother smiling in the front row, I realized that true success wasn’t about avoiding fear, but sharing the challenge with a friend. 【解析】 【导语】本文以作者的内心变化为线索展开。作者因怕舞台表演想逃避练舞，在妈妈提醒下仍不情愿，后偶遇舞伴Sylvia，得知她也有恐惧，作者意识到舞蹈是大家共同的挑战。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①由第一段句首内容“看着她满脸焦虑，我心底忽然涌起一股坚定。”可知，第一段可以描写 作者看到Sylvia担忧的神情后，内心决心倍增，向她许下共同面对舞台的承诺，接着描写两人利用剩余时间在练习室刻苦排练，相互纠正错误、鼓励彼此，作者也从最初的胆怯转变为充满责任感，两人从陌生人变成并肩作战的团队。 ②由第二段句首内容“节日汇演的那天终于到来。”可知，第二段可以描写演出当天作者和Sylvia登上舞台时的心情，演出过程中两人配合默契、流畅完成所有动作，演出结束后得到观众的热烈欢呼，最后作者看到Sylvia的奶奶在台下微笑，领悟到真正的成功不是逃避恐惧，而是与朋友并肩共渡挑战的道理。 2.续写线索：涌起一股坚定——向Sylvia承诺，两人成为团队——刻苦排练，相互扶持，克服内心恐惧——节日汇演到来——登上舞台，调整心态准备表演——默契配合，顺利完成演出，获得观众欢呼——领悟真正的成功在于与朋友共渡挑战 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①握紧她颤抖的手：grip her trembling hand/clasp her trembling hand firmly ②纠正错误：correct each other’s errors/rectify mistakes/fix the mistakes ③完成最后一个动作：finish our final move/complete the last move/accomplish the final move 情绪类 ①焦虑：anxiety/worry/unease ②勇气：courage/bravery/pluck 【点睛】【高分句型1】Realizing that Sylvia depended on me, I found the courage to face my fear. (运用了现在分词作状语和that引导的宾语从句) 【高分句型2】The anxiety that once held me back was replaced by a sense of responsibility. (运用了that引导的定语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 柳州地区民族高级中学2025 — 2026学年春季学期期中考试 高二英语试题 考试范围：选必三 — 选必四 Unit 2 考试时长：120分钟 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 kind of book does the man want to borrow? A. Economics. B. Literature. C. Computer. 2. What are the speakers going to do? A. Attend a painting class. B. Visit an art exhibition. C. Buy a notebook. 3. What does the man think of the café? A. It is lively and fun. B. It helps concentration. C. It offers spacious desks. 4. What are the speakers mainly discussing? A. A contest preparation. B. A science project. C. A weekend trip. 5. When will the man return the dictionary? A. On Tuesday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Friday. 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. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At a lecture. B. At a store. C. In a workshop. 7. Why does the man have interest in the tablet? A. He believes it benefits his work. B. He needs one to learn digital art. C. He thinks it suitable for his niece. 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8. How does Steven feel now? A. Surprised. B. Disappointed. C. Conflicted. 9. What is the woman’s suggestion for Steven? A. Consulting his family. B. Having a try. C. Writing full-time. 10. What is the main topic of the conversation? A. Risks of quitting a job. B. Ways to improve writing. C. Career change consideration. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Why is the woman talking to Mr Janson? A. To finish a class assignment. B. To seek advice on interviews. C. To write a newspaper feature. 12. What does Mr Janson do? A. A network engineer. B. A school librarian. C. A career planner. 13. What is considered the biggest change? A. The digitisation of books. B. The invention of scanners. C. The collection of documents. 听第9段录音，回答第14至17题。 14. What is the main goal of the UTeach programme? A. To enhance learning efficiency. B. To attract students to major in STEM. C. To involve students in STEM teaching. 15. What is one proven outcome of the programme? A. Most graduates stay to teach. B. The training is very enjoyable. C. It guarantees jobs for graduates. 16. What first made John consider teaching? A. He had a free trial class. B. He was poor at lab work. C. A professor recommended it. 17. Why does John want to continue teaching? A. He likes flexible hours. B. He expects higher pay later. C. He values connecting with students. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What does Debrah Roundy regularly do in China? A. She volunteers to translate. B. She learns about Chinese music. C. She dances in parks and squares. 19. How does Debrah Roundy communicate with her teammates now? A. By turning to others. B. By using an app. C. By exchanging notes. 20. What does the dance mean to Debrah Roundy? A. A bridge to learn China. B. A daily form of exercise. C. A chance to help neighbors. 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 Dog parks on Long Island For dog lovers, parking dogs sometimes might be a problem. From entertainment facilities to park tips, we’ve collected everything you need to know before you take your pet for an afternoon of outdoor fun. Amagansett, Napeague State Park Dogs are allowed on a leash (狗链) in this undeveloped park, which includes paths, wooded areas and roads. Dogs have access to the beach. No water source or public bathrooms. East Meadow, Eisenhower Park In addition to seating, each run has a water source. Permits are free, but required. Calverton, Isaac Park Separated into areas for large and small dogs, this half-acre (半英亩) plot has shade trees, seating and access to the beach. Bring your own water. Leashed dogs can be walked on some paths; Town of Riverhead residents only. Brookhaven, Robinson Duck Farm Dog Park This 3-acre park has areas for large and small dogs, but no water source. Large dog area includes a training course. A $ 18 yearly pass for village residents. Massapequa, Clocks Boulevard Park Larger than 1 acre, this dog park has lots of room to run and wooded areas for shade. Open dawn to dusk. Water sources are available in both the large and small dog areas. It has enough parking and seating. Open to Town of Oyster Bay residents. 1. In which parks are water sources available? A. Isaac Park and Eisenhower Park. B. Napeague State Park and Isaac Park. C. Eisenhower Park and Clocks Boulevard Park. D. Robinson Duck Farm Dog Park and Clocks Boulevard Park. 2. What is required if you are visiting Isaac Park? A. Buying a permit. B. Keeping public bathrooms clean. C. Spending $18 every year. D. Being a resident of Town of Riverhead. 3. What’s special about Robinson Duck Farm Dog Park? A. Dogs can be trained there. B. It has large room for dogs. C. Dogs can get shade there. D. It is free for village residents. B When she was 61, Sian Davies decided to row across the Atlantic Ocean. In March 2021, she was one of the 12 crew members who set out on the 3,000-mile journey from Tenerife to battle sun, salt and fierce currents. “We would row in three-hour shifts and only sleep for an hour or so every six hours,” she says. “For the first 15 days, I was seasick, so I hardly ate anything. I was just rowing and collapsing. I went through some pretty dark times.” But after 42 days on the water, Davies reached Antigua to become one of the only six women in the world over the age of 60 to have rowed across an ocean. “I was exhausted and I was also so proud of myself,” she says. Davies began rowing when she was 53, after spotting a six-oar (桨) rowing boat in Bristol harbor. Attracted by its size and appearance, she spoke to the crew and was encouraged to do a trial run. “As soon as I got on the water, I fell in love with it,” she says. “Feeling your whole body working and the fresh air on your skin is amazing.” It wasn’t until 2017, though, that her Atlantic plans were born. Suffering from a herniated disc (椎间盘突出), she was only able to crawl out of bed. “I began thinking of things I could look forward to after I had surgery,” she says. “One day I was reading about women adventurers when it hit me that once better, I would row across an ocean.” After successful surgery, Davies began driving to meet other women who had undertaken rows. Hearing the experiences and advice of them gave Davies the confidence. Soon after, she heard that a new boat producer was organizing a team for a voyage across the Atlantic and she joined it immediately. “In June, I’m planning to break a few world records by rowing around the UK when I’m 64, and I want to motorcycle through the Himalayas later in the year. After all, we need things to look back on.” she says. 4. What do we know about Davies’ journey across the Atlantic? A. She fell apart and abandoned the task. B. She suffered a lot during the process. C. She was the oldest woman to finish it. D. She rowed along with six other women. 5. How did Davies feel about her first attempt to row? A. Painful. B. Frightened. C. Confident. D. Impressed. 6. What inspired Davies to row across an ocean? A. A trial row on a six-oar rowing boat. B. Support from a boat company. C. Stories of some women adventurers. D. Sufferings from her back pain. 7. Which of the following best describes Davies? A. Caring and open-minded. B. Humble and self-motivated. C. Determined and easy-going. D. Strong-willed and ambitious. C Comedy writer Joe Toplyn spent thirty years writing jokes for famous TV hosts before asking a simple question: “Can I teach a computer to be funny?” He built an AI tool named Witscript, where for six dollars a month, users could give the system a headline or a picture and receive a joke in seconds. In a small “laugh-off” experiment, a comedian read jokes written by both Toplyn and Witscript to live audiences. Scientists measured the laughter and found that the human and computer jokes brought almost the same level of amusement to the audiences. Experts have even said that for a computer, writing certain kinds of jokes may be easier than driving a car. One theory for why we laugh is that a joke creates two pictures in our minds at once. Here is an example: “Two fish are in a tank. One says, ‘You drive. I’ll shoot.’” The word “tank” can mean a fishbowl or a war machine, and the surprise of connecting the two makes us laugh. Toplyn turned this idea into steps for his AI tool. When given the news “Christie’s is selling a pink diamond (钻石) once owned by Marie Antoinette — a French queen whose head was cut off due to her terrible deeds,” Witscript replied, “It has the perfect cut — just like her head,” mixing jewelry and history in a clever, dark way. However, computer humor still has clear limits. Some jokes repeat unfair fixed ideas, such as always targeting larger or older people as the punchline (笑点). Without human editors, many of the machine-produced jokes are simply disrespectful to certain communities, bringing more confusion than laughter. More importantly, a joke is not only about the words. For now, machines can copy the shapes of jokes, but they don’t laugh, redden, or worry about a friend’s reaction. A computer cannot feel this social dance. As AI helpers become part of our daily lives, a bit of programmed humor may make them friendlier. Still, the deepest laughter will remain a human conversation of shared human needs and feelings — one heart speaking to another. 8. What does the “laugh- off” experiment show? A. AI writes jokes faster than humans. B. AI fails to judge the quality of jokes. C. AI-written jokes match human humor. D. AI finds writing jokes easier than driving. 9. What are the examples in paragraph 3 intended to explain? A. History is a rich source of jokes. B. AI-made jokes are mostly boring. C. Dark humor requires high intelligence. D. AI can create humor with smart connections. 10. What worries the author about AI-made humor? A. It slows down human creativity. B. It can be costly for ordinary users. C. It may have negative social effects. D. It hardly touches on people’s lifestyles. 11. Which of the following reflects the main idea of the text? A. Real humor lies in emotional connections. B. Humor depends on culture and surprise. C. Comedians will possibly lose jobs to AI. D. AI is progressing fast in creative tasks. D In recent years, interest in space tourism has grown rapidly. Once a concept limited to science fiction, space travel for private individuals is now becoming a reality. Companies like SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Virgin Galactic are developing commercial spaceflight programs, promising a future where ordinary people can experience life beyond Earth. Wealthy adventurers, celebrities, and even a few researchers have already taken part in these early missions, drawing global attention. However, space tourism raises important questions. Critic argue that it remains an activity for the wealthy, as ticket prices are extremely high. A single trip can cost hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars, making space tourism accessible only to a select few. Others worry about the environmental impact. Rocket launches release large amounts of carbon dioxide and other pollutants into the atmosphere, contributing to climate change. Some scientists fear that an increase in spaceflights could worsen these issues if not properly regulated. Supporters, on the other hand, believe that space tourism has benefits. It drives innovation in aerospace technology, leading to advancements that could make space travel more affordable in the future. Additionally, some believe that seeing Earth from space — often called the “overview effect” — gives travelers a deeper appreciation for the planet and inspires greater environmental responsibility. Documentaries and interviews with early space tourists suggest this emotional shift is genuine and long-lasting. Despite the excitement, space tourism remains in its early stages. While a few commercial flights have successfully taken private passengers to the edge of space, long-term sustainability is still uncertain. The cost must decrease significantly for space travel to become widely accessible. Scientists also emphasize the need for better safety measures, as spaceflight remains a high-risk activity. Some experts compare space tourism to the early days of aviation. A century ago, air travel was expensive and rare, but today, millions of people fly every day. Could the same happen with space travel? Many in the industry believe so, but it may take decades before space tourism becomes a regular part of human life. For now, space tourism remains a thrilling yet controversial topic. While the idea of ordinary people traveling to space is inspiring, questions about cost, safety, and environmental impact must be addressed before it can truly take off. 12. What is one major concern about space tourism? A. It harms the environment. B. It is illegal in many countries. C. It has replaced scientific space missions. D. It distract s public attention from climate issues. 13. Why do some supporters have a positive view of space tourism? A. It is a safe and affordable industry. B. It helps reduce global carbon emissions. C. It could encourage better treatment of Earth. D. It provides a solution to overcrowding on Earth. 14. What does the underlined phrase “overview effect” most likely refer to? A. A feeling of being lost in space. B. A dangerous effect of space travel. C. An ability to see beyond the Earth’s atmosphere. D. A change in perspective after viewing Earth from space. 15. Which would be the best title for the passage? A. Why Space Tourism Will Fail. B. Is Space Travel worth the Cost? C. How Governments Control Space Travel. D. Space Tourism: The Next Step for Humanity? 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） Research has shown that mindful eating has positive impacts on people, so it’s beneficial to know how to eat more mindfully. Here are some techniques for eating at a healthy pace. Remove all distractions while you eat. ____16____ Make sure your cell phone is face down and you’re not going to be responding to any messages that come through. Take enough time to finish your meal. Even with all distractions removed, very often you still find yourself eating faster than you should.____17____ It takes about that time for your body to get the signal to the brain that you are full. ____18____ You might wonder how to spend 20 whole minutes eating a sandwich. One way to slowdown is to engage your senses and think through all the details about your meal. Ask yourself: What’s on my plate? How hungry am I today? Is it too salty? Notice the smell, the taste and whatever other senses that arise as you eat. Limit the amount of the food you might munch on(大口吃) mindlessly. Put a small amount of snack food, like potato chips, in a separate bowl to help avoid mindless munching.____19____ Putting aside some of the food can help you eat less at a healthier pace. Actually chew. If you’re wolfing down(狼吞虎咽) your food you’re probably not chewing it. And chewing is an important part of digestion. ____20____ Look at each bite before putting it into your mouth, acknowledge what you’re eating and chew, chew, chew. A. Notice all the little details about your food. B. Limit your time for a meal within 20 minutes. C. It helps break up the foods so it’s easier for absorption. D. Watch out for your food intake and the time you spend on it. E. When you sit down to eat, spend at least 20 minutes doing so. F. If you have a whole bag of it, it is challenging to stop after several bites. G. They can limit your ability to enjoy your food and notice when you are full. 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） To the firefighters who deal with danger each day, every life is worthy to be saved. Wildfires are just one of the many situations firefighters ____21____ toward when everyone else is going in the opposite direction. Every year, it seems wildfires ____22____ parts of California, Washington and Oregon. In September, 2023, Daniel Trevizo, a Los Angeles Fire Department head, and his team worked hard around-the-clock to ____23____ the fires in the south of California. One day, they were watering down embers (余火) near Lake Oroville when he ____24____ a surprising thing. When the fires were put out, his team quickly did everything they could to ____25____ the fire scene. ____26____, Daniel heard an animal crying nearby. So he started looking around for the ____27____ of the sounds. Then they found a small cat under the burnt bushes. The frightened and lonely cat came right up to Daniel. Daniel ____28____ the soot (煤烟)-covered cat, later named Ember, and kept it ____29____ in his jacket pocket until it got much-needed _____30_____ in an animal hospital. The veterinarian (兽医) said Ember had only some minor _____31_____. With medication and Daniel’s care, Ember _____32_____ a few days later. Ultimately, Daniel managed to find Ember’s owners, who got _____33_____ from it while they escaped from the fires. There’s no doubt Ember’s life was saved by _____34_____ Daniel and his team! They risked their lives to save those around them, and we couldn’t be more _____35_____! 21. A. nod B. look C. point D. rush 22. A. miss B. leave C. strike D. beat 23. A. discuss B. consider C. watch D. contain 24. A. imagined B. encountered C. controlled D. remembered 25. A. clear B. rebuild C. recall D. approach 26. A. Naturally B. Hopefully C. Suddenly D. Normally 27. A. difference B. source C. change D. effect 28. A. put down B. sent away C. kept off D. picked up 29. A. safe B. scared C. awake D. anxious 30. A. preparations B. orders C. examinations D. comments 31. A. choices B. injuries C. errors D. possibilities 32. A. reacted B. recovered C. reappeared D. remained 33. A. separated B. connected C. reminded D. prevented 34. A. familiar B. proud C. honest D. courageous 35. A. helpful B. regretful C. respectful D. doubtful 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或所给单词的正确形式。 Gaiwan tea brewing (盖碗工夫茶), a fine skill of making oolong tea in southern China, is praised by tea lovers nowadays as a symbol of Eastern elegance. Ben, a British tea enthusiast, first ____36____ (experience) this skill during his one-week trip to Chaozhou last autumn. He was lucky to meet Mr. Chen, a tea master ____37____ (own) a century-old tea shop in the ancient city and having practiced this tea art for over 40 years. ____38____ (invite) by the tea master to join a tea ceremony, Ben learned to warm the gaiwan with hot water first ____39____ then put in proper tea leaves, following the master’s movements step by step. As hot water poured over the leaves, a pleasant fragrance (香气) filled the air, and he took a slow sip ____40____ (enjoy) the rich aftertaste. Ben was ____41____ (deep) moved by the gracefulness of the tea master’s movements — every step, ____42____ pouring water to serving tea, looked smooth and spot-on. Afterwards he visited a small museum ____43____ displayed various antique gaiwans and tea sets, and took ____44____ (photo) of those valuable items — each piece bore the faint marks of years gone by. At the end of his trip, Ben commented that gaiwan tea brewing was not just ____45____ tea-making technique, but a special cultural experience that reflected the beauty of Chinese life. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是一名校学生会成员。随着环保理念日益深入人心，水资源保护问题愈发引起全社会的广泛关注。请用英文写一篇短文，代表学生会向全体师生发起倡议，内容包括： (1)珍惜水资源的重要性； (2)如何从日常小事做起。 注意：写作词数应为80个左右。 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 “Oh no!” I shouted as I searched through my dance bag. My dance shoes were nowhere to be found. For a moment, I could hardly hide a smile — finally, an excuse not to go to the tiring practice! However, Mom drove straight to the studio (练功房). “Ms. Linda keeps some spare dance shoes,” she reminded gently. I took a deep breath, walked in unwillingly and fished out a pair. “Only four weeks remain before the holiday performance,” Ms. Linda told the class. “We must focus and work hard.” My heart dropped, and the memory of last year’s stage failure flashed back — I was unable to move and breathe properly under bright lights. That night, I begged Mom to let me quit. Surprisingly, she didn’t force me to keep going. Instead, she said quietly, “It’s your decision, Kami. But have you thought about your partner? Can she make it without you?” “She won’t mind,” I said, “She probably doesn’t even know my name.” The next Friday, Mom picked me up from school. As we drove away, she asked if I wanted to attend the dance class. “No,” I whispered, “Not today.” “Okay,” Mom nodded understandingly. I breathed easy, sure that I had made the right choice, thinking no one would notice one absent dancer in the crowded studio. On Saturday, during a shopping trip, I unexpectedly ran into my dance partner at checkout. “Hi, Kami!” she called cheerfully. I stood still, my face red, and realized I didn’t even know her name until she introduced herself as Sylvia. Then her smile disappeared. “I missed you yesterday. Honestly, I’m frightened about the show. My grandma is flying in just to watch, and I fear that I’ll mess up our paired moves.” What she said struck me. I knew I was not the only one who was afraid all the time. Dance was not only my hard thing; it was our common fight. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Looking at her worried face, I felt a sudden increase of determination inside me. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The day of the holiday performance finally came. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $