2025-2026学年人教版高二英语下学期周练试卷

**基本信息** 本试卷聚焦高二英语核心能力，以真实生活情境与跨学科素材为载体，如药品说明书阅读、拟南芥科学研究及AI辩论写作，兼顾语言技能与思维品质培养。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |听力|20小题/30分|日常交际（如图书馆续借）、人物访谈（迪士尼获奖）|真实对话情境，考查细节与推理| |阅读理解|4篇+七选五/50分|应用文（药品说明）、科普文（拟南芥研究）|跨学科素材，培养信息筛选与批判性思维| |语言运用|完形+语法填空/30分|词汇辨析（如alive/energetic）、语法（非谓语）|语篇语境中考查语言运用能力| |写作|应用文+读后续写/40分|辩论活动报道、故事续写逻辑|结合社会热点（AI），提升表达与创新思维|

2025-2026学年人教版高二英语下学期周练答案及解析 听力： ABCAC ABBAB ACCBB AABCC 阅读： BCD ADAC CACD BCAB BFACE 完型： BCABD ACADC DBCAD 语法填空： 56. Featuring 57.a 58.titled 59.creatively 60.where 61.optional 62.for 63.has been integrated 64.proves 65.but 小写作 【文本分析】 本篇书面表达属于报道类应用文。要求考生以李华的身份，为校英语报报道学生会举办的AI 主题辩论活动。 【思路详解】 1.词汇积累 培养：foster→cultivate 加深：deepen→consolidate 提高：enhance→boost 削弱：weaken→undermine 2.句式拓展：合并句子 原句：The pro side emphasized that AI enhances learning efficiency and provides convenient solutions for study. The con side argued that relying on AI too much might weaken independent thinking. 拓展句：The pro side emphasized that AI enhances learning efficiency and provides convenient solutions for study while the con side argued that relying on AI too much might weaken independent thinking. 【赏析】 【句1】Aiming to foster students’ critical thinking about AI and deepen their understanding of technological impacts, the Student Union organized a debate on “AI, our friend or our enemy?” last weekend. (运用了现在分词短语作状语以及并列的不定式结构作Aiming的逻辑宾语) 【句2】Not only did it broaden students’ horizons on AI, but also it encouraged them to balance AI use with independent thinking. (运用了not only...but also引导的部分倒装结构以及动词不定式作宾语补足语) 【佳作展现】 Aiming to foster students’ critical thinking about AI and deepen their understanding of technological impacts, the Student Union organized a debate on “AI, our friend or our enemy?” last weekend. The debate kicked off with two teams presenting their arguments. The pro side emphasized that AI enhances learning efficiency and provides convenient solutions for study. The con side argued that relying on AI too much might weaken independent thinking. Both teams exchanged ideas fiercely, analyzing the benefits and challenges of AI application. The activity was well-received by all participants. Not only did it broaden students’ horizons on AI, but also it encouraged them to balance AI use with independent thinking. 读后续写 【佳作展现】 When her name was called, Anna’s heart nearly stopped. She walked toward the microphone. Fifty or so faces looked up at her expectantly. For a terrifying moment, her mind went completely blank. Then she found Sarah in the crowd—just as promised, grinning like a fool, giving her two thumbs up. Anna let out a shaky breath and began to play. The first few notes came out right. Her voice, when it came, was soft but steady. She closed her eyes and let the music take over. She was just singing, the way she did in her apartment with only Sarah listening. When the song ended, there was a moment of silence. Then Sarah jumped to her feet, clapping and cheering. “That’s my girl!” she shouted, her voice cutting through the applause. The rest of their friends joined in, cheering and whistling loudly. Soon the whole room was applauding, hands clapping together in a warm wave of sound. Anna’s face turned bright red, but she couldn’t stop smiling. She made her way back through the crowd, accepting small nods and kind words from strangers. When she slid into the chair next to Sarah, she immediately threw an arm around her shoulders. “I told you,” Sarah whispered. “I told you they’d love you.” Anna leaned into her friend, still trembling, but this time with joy rather than fear. A篇 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了一款名为Panalief的对乙酰氨基酚药物的相关信息，包括适用症状、注意事项、服用剂量以及储存要求等核心内容。 21.细节理解题。根据Safety warning中的“Do not use this product if you have ever had a bad reaction to paracetamol or any other ingredients used in these tablets, such as milk products, povidone, or sugar.(若你曾对对乙酰氨基酚或本药片的其他任何成分，如奶制品、聚维酮或糖，产生过不良反应，请勿使用本产品)”可知，对奶制品类食物过敏的人需避免服用该药物。故选B。 22.细节理解题。根据表格中Children (6 to 11 years)对应的“ Do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours.(24小时内服用量请勿超过4片)”可知，10岁儿童属于6到11岁年龄段，24小时内最多可服用4片。故选C。 23.推理判断题。根据文章标题Drug Facts (药品说明)和倒数第二段“Store the medicine in its original package in a dry place at a temperature below 30°C.(请将药品置于原包装中，存放在干燥、温度低于30摄氏度的环境中)”可推断，这类药品说明类文本最有可能出现在药品包装上。故选D。 B篇 【导读】文章主要讲述了作者受一位编辑的启发，开启每日读诗的小实验，并介绍了两个可以每日推送诗歌的线上服务，分享了自己坚持每日读诗后的收获与感悟。 24.细节理解题。根据第一段中“Last April, after I published an essay about poetry as part of National Poetry Month, an editor told me he’d often thought that the world would be a better place if we had a poem delivered to our doorstep each morning instead of a newspaper.(去年四月，我为配合全国诗歌月活动发表了一篇关于诗歌的随笔后，一位编辑对我说，他常常觉得，如果每天清晨送到家门口的不是报纸，而是一首诗，这个世界会变得更加美好。)”可知，这位编辑认为诗歌能够改善我们的日常生活。 25.细节理解题。根据第二段中“Thanks to two digital services that deliver poetry right to my email inbox, it’s been an easy decision to keep.(多亏了两项直接将诗歌推送到我电子邮箱的数字服务，这个习惯才得以轻松坚持。)”可知，作者是借助线上数字服务来开展每日读诗的实验。 26.细节理解题。根据第三段中“Many public radio listeners are familiar with The Writer’s Almanac, a five-minute broadcast hosted by Garrison Keillor that airs on lots of stations around the country.(许多公共广播听众都熟悉《作家年鉴》这档节目，它是由加里森·凯勒主持的五分钟广播节目，在全国多家电台播出。)”可知，该节目在全国范围内的电台均可收听。 27.推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Reading at least one poem a day has also been like an intellectual vitamin, giving me a brief taste of literature even on busy days.(每天至少读一首诗就像一种智力维生素，即使在忙碌的日子里，也能让我短暂领略文学的魅力。)”以及“Now, deep in summer, I wonder if I could ever do without it.(如今盛夏已至，我都不知道自己还能否离得开它。)”可知，作者已经深深爱上读诗，对诗歌产生了浓厚的喜爱之情。 C篇 【导读】文章介绍了拟南芥从无人关注的杂草成为科研模式植物，其研究推动农业发展，并为人类健康与医学研究提供重要启示。 28.细节理解题。根据第二段what sets it apart from other experimental plants is its only five pairs of chromosomes, making gene location much easier.可知,它作为模式生物的特别之处是染色体数量少。故选C项。 29. 推理判断题。根据第五段“Beyond plant science, Arabidopsis has also brought new insights to human health research.”可知，该研究为医学研究提供了新的思路。故选A项。 30.推理判断题。最后一段“However, even with these concerns, this once-ignored weed has already proved that great scientific value can lie in the most unexpected places, and it continues to inspire researchers to explore the mysteries of life（巨大的科学价值可能蕴藏在最意想不到的地方,并且它仍在激励着研究者们探索生命的奥秘。)”可知是为了重申拟南芥的重要性。故选C项。 31.主旨大意题。根据第一段“Yet this common plant has greatly changed from an ignored weed to a biological superstar due to scientists’ foresight, continuous exploration and joint efforts.及全文内容可知，文章介绍拟南芥从无人关注的杂草成为科研模式植物,其研究推动农业发展,并为人类健康与医学研究提供重要启示，所以“拟南芥：从杂草到瑰宝的蜕变之路”符合文意,故选D项。 D篇 【导语】本篇探讨了社会性别刻板印象对儿童发展的影响，特别是性别化玩具带来的问题。文章指出，性别差异更多是社会建构而非天生，性别化玩具会限制儿童技能发展和自我认知，影响其未来学业与职业选择。尽管零售商在去性别化方面有所进步，但研究者呼吁未来玩具应摆脱性别标签，按类型分类，让孩子的选择基于兴趣而非性别。 32. B根据第二段Christia Brown的观点“children’s recognition of gender is more due to adults pointing it out than any inborn awareness of it.”（儿童对性别的认知更多源于成人的指出，而非天生的意识。）这说明性别差异是社会建构的结果，而非天生。 33. C根据第三段：“can lead to imbalanced development in boys and girls”（导致发展不平衡）和第四段：“impact how children see themselves... influence on what that child decides to study in school and ultimately choose as a career”（影响孩子如何看待自己……影响学业选择和职业选择）。这些都属于行为与态度层面的影响。 34. A根据第五段：“there’s still work to do to challenge the stereotyped ways that toys are often packaged and promoted.”（仍有工作要做，以挑战玩具通常包装和推广中的刻板方式。）这直接说明需要改变的是玩具的营销方式。 35. B根据最后一段：“toys will stop being broken up by gender and will instead be categorized by type... they would come in every color of the rainbow.”（玩具将不再按性别划分，而是按类型分类……它们将拥有彩虹的每一种颜色。）核心期望是玩具去性别化，即“gender-neutral”。 七选五 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要解释了耐心是一种美德的原因和对人们的影响。 36.根据上文“In the Paris Olympic Games, Dutch runner Sifan Hassan realized one of the most outstanding achievements in running history. On the biggest stage in sports, Hassan competed in three events — running two rounds of the 5,000-meter run, the 10,000-meter run, and the marathon — over nine days.(在巴黎奥运会上，荷兰运动员哈桑取得了跑步史上最杰出的成就之一。在体育的最大舞台上，哈桑参加了三个项目的比赛——两轮5000米跑、10000米跑和马拉松——历时九天)”可知，上文讲述了比赛的过程，本句为本段最后一句，故说明比赛最终的成果。故B选项“最后，她获得了三枚奖牌”符合语境，故选B。 37.根据上文“Well, what led to her success?(那么，是什么导致了她的成功？)”可知，上文询问了她成功的原因，并且接下来的段落开头是“As a matter of fact, patience is also a feature of a good life beyond sports.(事实上，除了运动之外，耐心也是美好生活的一个特征)”表明耐心与她的成功有关。故F选项“当然，耐心是主要因素之一”符合语境，故选F。 38.根据上文“I used to run by a field in the winter months that had a sign that read(我曾经在冬天的几个月里跑过一块田地，上面写着)”以及下文“I laughed at that sign, positioned on a barren (荒芜的) field. But as spring approached, the day arrived when I would run past the field, and, suddenly, it was no longer barren. It was full of wildflowers of various colors and shapes.(我笑了笑那个牌子，它位于一块贫瘠的田地上。但是随着春天的临近，当我跑过田野的时候，突然间，它不再是贫瘠的了。那里开满了各种颜色和形状的野花)”可知，上下文是关于田野里的一个标志。在后面的文本中，描述了冬天荒芜的田野在春天如何变成了开满野花的地方。故A选项“野花正在生长”符合语境，故选A。 39.根据上文“The flowers had been there all along, in various stages, from seed to blossom (开花), making progress beneath the dirt. Patience is a lot like a wildflower field.(这些花一直在那里，从种子到开花，处于不同的阶段，在泥土下生长。耐心很像野花盛开的田野)”以及下文“But waiting well often involves a lot of determination and unseen work.(但是，好好等待往往需要很多决心和看不见的工作)”可知，前一句“耐心很像一片野花田” 将耐心与野花田进行了比较。然后提到 “这些花一直都在那里，处于从种子到开花的不同阶段，在泥土下面生长”，推测本句解释耐心对外人来说可能看起来像是无所作为，但实际上是有进展的。故C选项“在外人看来，这可能是不作为”符合语境，故选C。 40.根据本段内容“Philosopher Matthew Pianalto calls patience a foundational virtue. He cites a well-known saying that patience is the root and guardian of all the virtues. Stated differently, it is difficult to be loving, courageous, or wise without patience.(哲学家马修·皮亚纳托称耐心是一种基本的美德。他引用了一句名言：耐心是所有美德的根源和守护者。换句话说，如果没有耐心，就很难有爱心、勇气或智慧)”可知，本句引出耐心与其他美德相关且支撑其他美德的观点。故E选项“耐心也支持许多其他的美德”符合语境，故选E。 完形填空 【导语】本文主要讲述了作者因搬到新城市后难以交友而感到孤独，于是开始尝试独自户外活动，从中获得了快乐与成长，并逐渐爱上独处的故事。 41.考查名词。句意：只有我自己、几只海鸟，还有一直延伸到地平线的波光粼粼的水面。A. ground地面；B. water水；C. light光；D. sand沙子。根据上文“a couple of seabirds”以及下文“to the horizon”可知，作者身处海边或湖边，看到的是水天相接的景象。 42.考查形容词。句意：这，我低声对自己说，真是太棒了。A. challenging有挑战的；B. emotional情绪化的；C. superb极好的；棒的；D. annoying烦人的。根据下文“bursting with happiness”以及作者对独自户外活动的积极态度可知，作者觉得眼前的景色非常棒。 43.考查动词。句意：独自外出以前从未在我脑海中出现过，因为我总是有朋友陪伴。A. crossed穿过；（想法）掠过；B. cleared清除；C. opened打开；D. changed改变。根据下文“because I always had a friend with me”可知，作者以前从未想过独自外出。cross one’s mind为固定搭配，意为“（想法）掠过脑海”。 44.考查动词。句意：但三年前，我搬到了克利夫兰。A. rushed冲；B. moved搬家；C. returned返回；D. drove驾驶。根据下文“Meeting friends in a new city was tough”可知，作者搬到了一个新城市。 45.考查形容词。句意：在一个新城市交朋友很难，这让我偶尔感到非常孤独。A. random随机的；B. casual随意的；C. ready准备好的；D. tough困难的。根据下文“leaving me feeling quite lonely occasionally”可知，在新城市交朋友很困难。 46.考查动词。句意：我去了库雅荷加谷国家公园欣赏秋叶。A. admire欣赏；B. favour偏爱；C. adjust调整；D. catch抓住。根据下文“the autumn leaves”可知，作者去公园是为了欣赏秋叶。 47.考查形容词。句意：走了四英里后，我想不起上一次感到如此充满活力是什么时候了。A. ambitious有雄心的；B. energetic精力充沛的；C. alive充满活力的；D. powerful强大的。根据下文“I was more aware of my surroundings than I'd ever been”可知，作者感到前所未有的活力。alive在此处表示“充满活力的”。 48.考查名词。句意：我把耳朵集中在每一种森林声音上，做了一件我几乎从不抽空做的事：我倾听自己的想法。A. ears耳朵；B. eyes眼睛；C. heart心；D. hands手。根据下文“each forest sound”可知，作者用耳朵聆听森林的声音。 49.考查副词词义辨析。句意：我的胸口最初因紧张而紧绷，当我终于到达河中央时，却充满了幸福。A. hardly几乎不；B. secretly秘密地；C. directly直接地；D. initially最初。根据下文“was bursting with happiness when I finally reached”可知，作者最初紧张，后来变得开心。 50.考查名词。句意：从焦虑到喜悦的转变令人难以置信。A. reaction反应；B. pause暂停；C. shift转变；D. gap差距。根据上文“from anxiety to joy”可知，这是一种情绪上的转变。 51.考查名词。句意：自从第一次独自远足以来，独自冒险对我来说就像一剂良药。A. witness见证；B. route路线；C. poison毒药；D. medicine药。根据下文“for my soul”以及作者对独自活动的积极评价可知，独自冒险对作者的心灵有益，像药一样。 52.考查动词短语。句意：它也促使我走出舒适区，去结识新朋友。A. take in吸收；B. go beyond超越；C. put off推迟；D. give up放弃。根据下文“my comfort zone”可知，作者超越了舒适区。go beyond one’s comfort zone意为“走出舒适区”。 53.考查动词。句意：通过社交媒体，我的冒险朋友圈迅速扩大了。A. contracted收缩；B. bloomed开花；C. ballooned膨胀，迅速扩大；D. shortened缩短。根据上文“to meet new people”以及“Through social media”可知，作者的朋友圈子扩大了。 54.考查名词。句意：但至少每月一次，我会安排时间和大自然亲密接触，和我最喜欢的朋友：我自己。A. nature自然；B. sports运动；C. work工作；D. home家。根据上文“solo hiking”和“kayaking”以及作者对户外活动的描述可知，作者是去亲近自然。hit nature意为“亲近自然”。 55.考查名词。句意：这些独自旅行不仅仅是关于锻炼；它们教会了我独处的价值，让我变得比以往任何时候都更强大。A. danger危险；B. cost成本；C. reason原因；D. value价值。根据下文“of my own company and made me stronger than ever before”可知，作者认识到了独处的价值。 语法填空 【导语】文章主要讲述了甲骨文从考古遗址重焕生机,在设计、数字媒体、教育等领域融入当代生活,通过创意结合传统与现代,成为持续激发表达新形式的鲜活中华文化部分。 56.考查非谓语动词。句意：例如，一家知名的服装品牌推出了一款以甲骨文图案为元素的T恤系列。此处feature与collection构成主动关系，故用现在分词作定语。故填featuring。 57.考查冠词。句意：数字媒体也起到了推广这种古老文字的作用，成为了一座桥梁。此处bridge为泛指，且是发音以辅音音素开头的单词。故填a。 58.考查非谓语动词。一个名为《甲骨文故事》的短视频系列，title与series构成被动关系，故用过去分词作定语。 59.考查副词。句意：一个名为《甲骨文故事》的短视频系列已获得超过1000万次的观看量,每一集都通过创新的动画形式来解释一个汉字的起源。修饰employ用副词creatively。 60.考查定语从句。句意：教育又是另一处彰显甲骨文作用的领域。定语从句修饰先行词stage，在从句作地点状语。故填where。 61.考查形容词。句意：中国许多高中已将甲骨文研究纳入了选修课程,故填optional。 62.考查介词。句意：学生们练习临摹基本汉字并理解其含义,这有助于他们更深入地喜爱上中国文化。短语affection for表示“喜爱”。故填for。 63.考查时态语态。句意：因此，这种古老的文化遗产至今已经深深地融入了现代生活。主语heritage与谓语构成被动关系， so far可知为现在完成时的被动语态故填has been integrated。 64.考查时态。句意：这种将传统与现代巧妙融合的做法表明，甲骨文并非仅仅是过去的遗产，而是一种持续推动中国文化发展的充满活力的元素，不断激发着新的表达形式。陈述事实用一般现在时，主语为integration，谓语用三单形式。故填proves。 65.考查固定句型not mere…but…并非仅仅……而是……。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $试题听力部分，该部分分为第一第二两节。注意回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。请看听力部分第一节，第一节听下面五段录音，每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。听下面的录音，回答第一小题。You look smart. Where are you going? Today is my grandparents s golden wedding anniversary. All the family will be there, even my cousins who live in australia. You look smart. Where are you going? Today is my grandparents golden wedding anniversary. All the family will be there, even my cousins who live in australia. 听下面的录音，回答第二小题。King's Cliff library, can I help you? Yes, my library book is due back, but I had a bit of an emergency and I can't come to return. IT, can I ever knew? IT, that's no problem. King's Cliff library, can I help you? Yes, my library book is due back, but I had a bit of an emergency and I can't come to return IT. Can I renew IT? That's no problem. 听下面的录音，回答第三小题。Don't tell me you were at the office very late . last night. Yeah, I had to finish that report. Be careful, or you're gonna burn yourself out. Don't tell me you were at the office very late last night. Yeah, I had to finish that report. Be careful, or you're gonna burn yourself out. 听下面的录音，回答第四小题。Good morning. What can I get you today? Eggs always sound good, but what do you suggest . if you are really hungry? A pancakes or pies . are wonderful. Hm, i'll have a pancake, please, and a cup of milk. Good morning. What can I get you today? And always sounds good, but what do you suggest . if you are really hungry? The pancakes or pies . are wonderful. HMM, i'll have a pancake, please, and a cup of milk. 听下面的录音回答第五小题。Will that be another unnecessary purchase? No, it's something I really need. Why do you need another coat? You already have many coat at home. Will that be another unnecessary purchase? No, it's something I really need. Why do you need another coat? You already have many coats at home. 第一节到此结束，第二节听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟，听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间，每段录音播放两遍。听下面的录音，回答第六和第七小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Hi, this is Janet sayers. With acme supplies, we received your order yesterday. We have everything you requested. Accept the printer is currently unavailable. I'm sorry to hear that current machine keeps breaking down. How soon do you think you'll have . IT within a week, I can ship the rest of your order? And when the printer gets here, i'll send IT by express delivery for no extra charge. That's okay. Could you also call and let me know when he arrives on your end? Hi, this is Janet t. sayers. With acme supplies, we received your order yesterday. We have everything you requested except the printer. It's currently unavailable. I'm sorry to hear that our current machine keeps breaking down. How soon do you think you'll have IT . within a week? I can ship the rest of your order. And when the printer gets here, i'll send IT by express delivery for no extra charge. That's okay. Could you also call and let me know when he arrives on your end? 听下面的录音，回答第八和第九小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Thanks for coming to this exit interview act. So let's start with the most important question. Why did you decide to leave? Well, I got a Better job at another company. What makes that job more attractive? Well, to be honest, i'll be doing the same work for more pay. Our pay here is below market, you know? Yes, we've heard this comment from other departing employees. I'll be sure to pass IT on to management again. Now please tell me your impression of your manager. Thanks for coming to this exit interview. Ex, so let's start with the most important question. Why did you decide to leave? Well, I got a Better job at another company. What makes that job more attractive? Well, to be honest, i'll be doing the same work for more pay. Our pay here is below market rate. you know? Yes, we've heard this comment from other departing employees. I'll be sure to pass this on to management again, though. Now please tell me your impression of your manager. 听下面的录音，回答第十至第十二小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Did you know that what disney won the most Oscar awards in history? Yes, I do. I read the other day that he actually received a total of twenty six oars. His first award was for the creation of miche mouse. I think IT was in nineteen thirty two or in ninety thirty three. And the last one was for winning the poo and the blast day in nineteen . sixty nine. Second, tony didn't what die in one thousand nine hundred . and sixty six. I'm not sure of the exact year he died, but I do know he won his last award after his death. That's amazing. Well, i'm not really a fan of Mickey mouse, but I watched winning the pool and the blustery day online with my kids last year, and I must say, I really enjoyed IT. I agree of all, vote disney films when the poo is my favorite. Do you know that what disney won the most Oscar awards in history? Yes, I do. I read the other day that he actually received a total of twenty six Oscars. His first award was for the creation of Mickey mouse. I think IT was in nineteen thirty two or in ninety thirty three. And the last one was for winning the poo and the blast day in nineteen sixty nine. Second, tony didn't what disney die in nineteen sixty six. I'm not sure of the exact year he died, but I do know he won his last award after his death. That's amazing. Well, i'm not really a fan of Mickey mouse, but I watched winning the pool and the blustery day online with my kids last year, and I must say, I really enjoyed IT. I agree of all, vote disney films when the poo is my favorite. 听下面的录音，回答第十三至第十六小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Hello, mister thomson. I'm Alexander Jones. I want to ask you some questions about the project that you offer. Yes, of course, please fire away. Has the project been effective in improving the environment? Yes, absolutely. We have seen great results. Last year. We planted a small field of trees, and we have been measuring their oxygen output to see the benefits that they have provided to the environment. Our current goal is to plant a lot more tree species so that we can compare the benefits of each species. In order to do this, we need to get a lot more students involved in the project. Well, the project sounds fascinating. I would definitely like to be involved. absolutely. Over the years, we have received funding from private investors and from selling shares. But the biggest improvement in our research came from a government fund that we received in the first year. This has greatly improved the organization and we have since one prizes . for our research. Wow, impressive. Hello, mister thomson. I'm Alexander Jones. I want to ask you some questions about the project that you offer. Yes, of course, please fire away. Has the project been effective in improving the environment? Yes, absolutely. We have seen great results. Last year. We planted a small field of trees, and we have been measuring their oxygen output to see the enfance that they have provided to the environment. Our current goal is to plant a lot more tree species so that we can compare the benefits of each species. In order to do this, we need to get a lot more students involved in . the project. Well, the project sounds fascinating. I would definitely like to . be involved absolutely. Over the years, we have received funding from private investors and from selling shares, but the biggest improvement in our research came from a government fund that we received in the first year. This has greatly improved the organization, and we have since one prizes for . our research. Wow, how impressive. 听下面的录音，回答第十七至第二十小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Hi everyone, i'm a weather forecaster, which means I study what happens in the atmosphere and the weather conditions that occur on earth. People are always surprised to learn that forecasters aren't just involved in weather reporting on T. V, but they could also work at a radio station too. I often get asked how I got interested in weather, believe IT or not. As a teenager, I became nervous of thunder storms, and i'd often check the forecasts to see if any were coming from there. My interest developed, if you are thinking of going into weather forecasting, there are some important skills you need. You have to be good at science. Of course, the essential thing is having the ability to make sense of persons. You won't go too far wrong with that. Another useful scale is being able to translate a forecast into something people at home can understand. Most weather experts study physics and math before going on to do a more specialized course in forecasting. My own way in was somewhat different. As I did a business degree before getting into television as a researcher. I moved around quite a lot at the T. V station and eventually ended up in the weather department where I did my training. Hi everyone, i'm a weather forecaster, which means I study what happens in the atmosphere and the weather conditions that occur on earth. People are always surprised to learn that forecasters aren't just involved in weather reporting on T. V, but they could also work at a radio station to, I often get asked how I got interested in weather, believe IT or not. As a teenager, I became nervous of thunder storms, and i'd often check the forecasts to see if any were coming from there. My interest developed. If you are thinking of going into weather forecasting, there are some important skills you'll need. You have to be good at science. Of course, the essential thing is having the ability to make sense of patterns. You won't go too far wrong with that. Another useful scale is being able to translate a forecast into something people at home can understand. Most weather experts study physics and math before going on to do a more specialized course in forecasting. My own way in was somewhat different as I did a business degree before getting into television as a researcher. I moved around quite a lot at the T, V station and eventually ended up in the weather department where I did my training. 第二节到此结束，现在你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转图到客观题答题卡上。听力部分到此结束。 2025-2026学年人教版高二英语下学期周练 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节：（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面 5 段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. What is the man going to do? A. Attend a family reunion. B. Visit his cousins abroad. C. Host a wedding anniversary. 2. What does the man want to do? A. Complain about an emergency. B. Extend the loan period for a book. C. Ask about the due date of his book. 3. What is the woman’s feeling now? A. Regret. B. Disappointment. C. Worry. 4. Where does the conversation take place? A. At a restaurant. B. At a supermarket. C. At an art gallery. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. Throwing away old items. B. Planning a shopping trip. C. Purchasing a new coat. 第二节：（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面 5 段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6. Why does Janet make the call? A. To tell about a delay. B. To request payment. C. To place an order. 7. What does the man ask Janet to do in the end? A. Offer free shipping. B. Keep him updated. C. Repair his printer. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8. What contributes the most to Echke’s leaving? A. Her heavy workload. B. Her low salary. C. Her tough manager. 9. What does the man promise to do? A. Report the comment. B. Interview other employees. C. Contact another department. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 10. When did Walt Disney win the first Oscar award? A. In the mid-1920s. B. In the early 1930s. C. In the late 1960s. 11. What is special about Walt Disney’s last Oscar award? A. He didn’t receive it himself. B. He won it just before his death. C. He got it for his first character. 12. What do we know about the speakers? A. They are fans of Mickey Mouse. B. They like to watch films with kids. C. They both favor a Walt Disney film. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 13. What is probably the woman? A. A journalist. B. An officer. C. A student. 14. What has been done to the trees planted last year? A. They’ve been moved to another spot. B. They’ve been measured for oxygen output. C. They’ve been compared with other species. 15. What is the current goal of the project? A. To expand the tree planting area. B. To introduce more tree species. C. To win more academic prizes. 16. What was the key to the research improvement? A. The government fund. B. The private investment. C. The project share price. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17. Where does the speaker work? A. At a TV station. B. At a radio station. C. At a weather station. 18. What made the speaker get into the field? A. A television program. B. His childhood experience. C. Research on weather conditions. 19. What is the basis for a weather-forecasting job? A. Being able to draw patterns. B. Explaining forecasts simply. C. Performing well in science. 20. What did the speaker major in before starting his work? A. Physics. B. Math. C. Business. 第二部分：阅读理解（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和D四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Drug Facts: Panalief (Paracetamol 500mg) Indications (Uses): Panalief is formulated to provide temporary relief from minor to moderate aches and pains associated with conditions such as headaches, toothaches, backaches, and common muscle pains. Additionally, it effectively helps to reduce fever during a cold or the flu. Warnings and Precautions: Liver warning: This product contains paracetamol. Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 8 tablets in a 24-hour period, or if you take it with other medicines containing paracetamol. Safety warning: Do not use this product if you have ever had a bad reaction to paracetamol or any other ingredients used in these tablets, such as milk products, povidone, or sugar. Overdose warning: In case of taking too much by accident, contact a doctor or a medical center immediately. Professional help is needed even if you do not feel any obvious discomfort. Dosage and Directions: Follow the chart below for the correct amount. Do not take more than directed. Adults and children (12 years and over) Take 1 or 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last. Do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours. Children (6 to 11 years) Take half or 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours as needed. Do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours. Children under 6 years Consult a doctor before use. (Note: Most experts advise against use without professional guidance.) Other Information: Store the medicine in its original package in a dry place at a temperature below 30°C. Tamper-Evident: Do not use if the printed foil seal over the tablets is broken or missing. 21. Who should avoid taking Panalief according to the text? A. An adult who has a muscle ache. B. A person sensitive to milk-based food. C. A patient with a fever for two days D. A person taking other types of pills. 22. What is the maximum number of tablets a 10-year-old child can take in 24 hours? A. 1 tablet. B. 2 tablets. C. 4 tablets. D. 8 tablets. 23. Where would you most likely find this text? A. In a medical research journal. B. On a hospital wall poster. C. In a healthy cooking book. D. On a medicine package. B Last April, after I published an essay about poetry as part of National Poetry Month, an editor told me he’d often thought that the world would be a better place if we had a poem delivered to our doorstep each morning instead of a newspaper. As a newspaperman, I’m not ready to discourage readership of each day’s edition, but maybe there’s something to be said for reading a newspaper and a poem each morning. All of that has led to a small experiment. In an effort to keep a little poetry in my life long after National Poetry Month had passed, I decided to read at least one poem a day after reading through the newspaper over breakfast. Thanks to two digital services that deliver poetry right to my email inbox, it’s been an easy decision to keep. Many public radio listeners are familiar with The Writer’s Almanac, a five-minute broadcast hosted by Garrison Keillor that airs on lots of stations around the country. Each day’s edition includes a handful of facts about literary anniversaries, along with a short poem that Keillor recites. Fans can also have the text of each program emailed to them every day, along with a link to the broadcast recording. The Academy of American Poets has its own poem-day feature, called “Poem-a-Day”. Launched during National Poetry Month in 2006, Poem-a-Day highlights new and previously published poems by contemporary poets on weekdays and classic poems on weekends. Since subscribing to both services last April, I’ve enjoyed receiving poems each morning. Reading at least one poem a day has also been like an intellectual vitamin, giving me a brief taste of literature even on busy days. Last April, I wondered if I could remind myself to read a poem each morning. Now, deep in summer, I wonder if I could ever do without it. 24. What did the editor think of poetry? A. It could improve our daily life. B. It was as important as newspapers. C. It had a small but faithful readership. D. It should be composed in the morning. 25. How did the author conduct his experiment? A. By listening to radios and writing emails. B. By contributing poems to a newspaper. C. By creating resolutions over breakfast. D. By making use of online services. 26. What can be learned about The Writer’s Almanac? A. It is available nationwide on radio stations. B. It mails paper poems to its fans daily. C. It provides recordings of classic poems only. D. It focuses on introducing new poets daily. 27. What does the last paragraph reveal about the author? A. It has taken years for him to love literature. B. He is wondering how to continue his conduct. C. He has developed a deep appreciation for poetry. D. It has benefited him a lot as a newspaperman. C Arabidopsis thaliana (拟南芥), a small thin weed of the mustard family, never seemed likely to gain scientific fame. Yet this common plant has greatly changed from an ignored weed to a biological superstar due to scientists’ foresight, continuous exploration and joint efforts. Arabidopsis’ journey began with young geneticist George Rédei. At first, his research on this weed was widely doubted because many thought only valuable crops or decorative plants were worth studying. But he carried its seeds all the time and later continued research in the US. Inspired by German botanist Friedrich Laibach, he saw its value as a model organism, similar to fruit flies in genetics. Compared with corn and wheat, Arabidopsis has clear advantages: small size, short growth cycle, many seeds, but what sets it apart from other experimental plants is its only five pairs of chromosomes (染色体), making gene location much easier. In the 1980s, young scientists like Chris Somerville and Elliot Meyerowitz also noticed its potential. They proved its value through experiments, finding its small genome(基因组) with little repeated DNA made gene discovery easier. In 2000, a global team finished its research and published the result in Nature, which provided a solid base for future studies. Today, researches on Arabidopsis have provided important support for crop output expansion, ecological system management and climate change reduction. For instance, the genes identified in Arabidopsis have helped scientists understand the fruit development mechanism of tomatoes and improve the stress resistance of rice. Beyond plant science, Arabidopsis has also brought new insights to human health research. Notably, about 70% of human cancer-related genes and genes related to neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s all exist in this plant. Arabidopsis is not without limitations. Its simple structure, while useful for genetic research, cannot fully represent the complexity of crops like wheat or corn. However, even with these concerns, this once-ignored weed has already proved that great scientific value can lie in the most unexpected places, and it continues to inspire researchers to explore the mysteries of life. 28.What is special about Arabidopsis as a model organism? A. Its abundant seeds. B. Its brief life period. C. Its few chromosomes. D. Its unique outer shape. 29.What can be inferred about the Arabidopsis research? A. It threw new light on medical studies. B. It preferred traditional model organisms. C. It gained support from most geneticists. D. It targeted major management problems. 30.What is the function of the last paragraph? A. To prove the complexity of Arabidopsis. B. To stress the limitations of Arabidopsis. C. To restate the importance of Arabidopsis. D. To underline the structure of Arabidopsis. 31.Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text? A. The Applications of Arabidopsis Studies B. The Link between Arabidopsis and Humans C. The Discovery of Small Genome in Arabidopsis D. The Course of Arabidopsis from Weed to Treasure D A girl who turns up to school dressed head-to-toe in pink will probably pass unnoticed. If a boy does the same, he will definitely face stares. Even the most non-traditional parent would think twice about exposing their son to that. Children start paying attention to gender differences much earlier than some parents realize, according to psychologist Christia Brown, “Society emphasizes that gender is important really early in a kid's life,” she says. “We label it a lot in our language—we use gender as nouns all the time. So we frequently say ‘oh, there’s that girl’ or ‘come on boys, let’s go get in the car.’” Research suggests children’s recognition of gender is more due to adults pointing it out than any inborn awareness of it. Gendered toys credit certain types of skills and strengths to one gender or the other. So, when a child only plays with toys marketed for their gender, they learn a certain set of skills but do not engage as much in other types of learning. This can lead to imbalanced development in boys and girls as they grow older. The biggest concern around buying gendered toys is that they can impact how children see themselves. Gendered representation imposes (强加于) society’s ideas of what they should like and do instead of letting them choose for themselves what their interests and hobbies are. This can have influence on what that child decides to study in school and ultimately choose as a career. Many retailers have made real progress over the last few years, dropping gender labels in stores and online — a new research shows a 70% decrease in the use of online gender navigation options since 2012 — but there’s still work to do to challenge the stereotyped(老一套的) ways that toys are often packaged and promoted. Researchers hope that one day, toys will stop being broken up by gender and will instead be categorized by type, like puzzle toys, dolls or children's bikes. There would still be dress-up dolls and monster toy trucks in that world, but instead of being just pink or blue, they would come in every color of the rainbow. Toy choices should be based on kids’ personal interests, and not on their gender. 32. What does Christia Brown say about gender differences? A. They are probably unnoticed. B. They are socially constructed. C. They are biologically determined. D. They are widely acknowledged. 33. What aspects of children are negatively affected by gendered toys? A. Their academic performance. B. Their interpersonal relationship. C. Their behaviors and attitudes. D. Their physical strength and fitness. 34. What should we put efforts to change? A. How the toys are marketed. B. Where the toys are sold. C. When the toys are rolled out. D. Who the toys are targeted at. 35. What do the researchers expect of future toys? A. They should be colourful. B. They should be gender-neutral. C. They should satisfy kids’ tastes. D. They should cover wider categories. 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的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。 Patience Is a Virtue In the Paris Olympic Games, Dutch runner Sifan Hassan realized one of the most outstanding achievements in running history. On the biggest stage in sports, Hassan competed in three events—running two rounds of the 5,000-meter run, the 10,000-meter run, and the marathon—over nine days. 36 Early in each race, viewers may have counted Hassan out. While some runners took off quickly to claim front-running positions early, Hassan held back and conserved her energy. She waited to release her final charge right when she needed to—at the end of each race, timing things perfectly to secure a medal. Well, what led to her success? 37 As a matter of fact, patience is also a feature of a good life beyond sports. Here are some reminders about this often-underappreciated virtue. I used to run by a field in the winter months that had a sign that read, “ 38 ”I laughed at that sign, positioned on a barren (荒芜的) field. But as spring approached, the day arrived when I would run past the field, and, suddenly, it was no longer barren. It was full of wildflowers of various colors and shapes. The flowers had been there all along, in various stages, from seed to blossom (开花), making progress beneath the dirt. Patience is a lot like a wildflower field. 39 But waiting well often involves a lot of determination and unseen work. 40 Philosopher Matthew Pianalto calls patience a foundational virtue. He cites a well-known saying that patience is the root and guardian of all the virtues. Stated differently, it is difficult to be loving, courageous, or wise without patience. A. Wildflowers are in progress. B. Ultimately, she secured three medals. C. To outsiders, it can look like inaction. D. Sometimes, patience requires preparation. E. Patience supports many other virtues as well. F. Patience was, of course, one of the major factors. G. Patience is rarely celebrated in a culture that prizes speed. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 Sweat slips down my cheek as I attempt a shoulder stretch and look around. It’s just me, a couple of seabirds, and shining 41 to the horizon. This, I whisper to myself, is 42 . Solo outings had never 43 my mind before because I always had a friend with me. But three years ago, I 44 to Cleveland. Meeting friends in a new city was 45 , leaving me feeling quite lonely occasionally. In October 2020, I decided to take a solo hiking trip. I went to Cuyahoga Valley National Park to 46 the autumn leaves. Four miles in, I couldn’t remember the last time I’d felt so 47 . I focused my 48 on each forest sound and did something I almost never made time for: I listened to my own thoughts. When spring arrived, I decided to try out another solo sport: kayaking (皮划艇). My chest, 49 tightened by nerves, was bursting with happiness when I finally reached the middle of the river. The 50 from anxiety to joy was incredible. Since that first solo hike, adventuring alone has become like 51 for my soul. It has also pushed me to 52 my comfort zone and to meet new people. Through social media, my adventure-friend circle has 53 . But at least once per month, I schedule time to hit 54 with my favorite friend: me. These solo journeys are not just about exercise; they have taught me the 55 of my own company and made me stronger than ever before. 41. A. ground B. water C. light D. sand 42. A. challenging B. emotional C. superb D. annoying 43. A. crossed B. cleared C. opened D. changed 44. A. rushed B. moved C. returned D. drove 45. A. random B. casual C. ready D. tough 46. A. admire B. favour C. adjust D. catch 47. A. ambitious B. energetic C. alive D. powerful 48. A. ears B. eyes C. heart D. hands 49. A. hardly B. secretly C. directly D. initially 50. A. reaction B. pause C. shift D. gap 51. A. witness B. route C. poison D. medicine 52. A. take in B. go beyond C. put off D. give up 53. A. contracted B. bloomed C. ballooned D. shortened 54. A. nature B. sports C. work D. home 55. A. danger B. cost C. reason D. value 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容(一个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。 Once buried in the dust of archaeological sites, oracle bone inscriptions(甲骨文) are now breathing new vitality into contemporary culture in various areas. In the field of design, these age-old characters have evolved into trendy elements. A well-known clothing brand, for instance, launched a T-shirt collection 56 (feature) oracle bone inscriptions. The unique combination appealed to young consumers, contributing to a rapid sell-out online. Digital media has also served as 57 bridge to popularize this ancient writing. A short video series 58 (title) Oracle Bone Stories has gained over 10 million views, each episode 59 (creative) employing animations to explain the origin of a character. Education is another stage 60 oracle bone inscriptions are making their mark. Many high schools in China have included oracle bone studies in their 61 (option) courses. Students practice copying basic characters and interpreting their meanings, which fosters a deeper affection 62 Chinese culture. A student shared, “I used to find ancient writing boring, but now I realize each character is like a fascinating story.” Therefore, this ancient cultural heritage 63 (integrate) into modern life deeply so far. This creative integration of tradition and modernity 64 (prove) that oracle bone inscriptions are not mere heritages of the past 65 a dynamic part of Chinese culture that continues to inspire new forms of expression. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 应用文写作（满分15分） 66. 假定你是李华，上周末你参加了学生会举办的一次以“AI, our friend or our enemy?”为辩题的辩论活动。请你为校英语报写一篇文章，报道这次活动。内容包括： 1. 活动时间、地点、目的； 2. 活动内容（正反两方观点）； 3. 活动反响。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 读后续写（满分25分） 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一个完整的故事。 Anna had always dreamed of being a singer-songwriter. Trained in classical music since childhood, she could play Beethoven on the piano with her eyes closed and had sung in countless choirs. But when it came to sharing the songs she wrote herself, her courage failed her every time. “It’s sharing a very personal part of myself,” she would explain to her best friend Sarah when Sarah asked why she never performed her own music. One Thursday evening in early March, Anna stood outside a small cafe in downtown Chicago. Through the window, she could see the open mic（开放麦） night already in progress. A young man was playing his guitar, his voice floating out into the rainy street. Beside her, Sarah held an umbrella over both of them, rain dripping from its edges. “You can do this. It is open to everyone,” Sarah said softly, squeezing（攥着） Anna’s hand. Her fingers were warm despite the cold rain. For the past three days, Anna’s heart had raced every time she thought about this moment. Her chest felt tight. Butterflies danced wildly in her stomach. She had prepared carefully—performing her two original songs for Sarah at least a dozen times in their tiny apartment, sending recordings to other close friends for feedback, even attending last week’s open mic night just to observe. Still, her feet refused to move. “I'll be right there in the front,” Sarah promised. “When you look out, I’ll be the one grinning（咧嘴笑） like a fool.” She demonstrated, and despite her nerves, Anna laughed. Taking a deep breath, Anna pushed open the door. The warm air wrapped around her like a blanket. Sarah followed close behind, then slipped away to join the friends who had already claimed a table near the front. Anna found an empty seat near the back and ordered a coffee she didn't really want, just to have something to hold, nervously waiting for her turn. 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。 When her name was called, Anna’s heart nearly stopped. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Then Sarah jumped to her feet, clapping and cheering. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 【听力材料】 1. W: You look smart! Where are you going? M: Today is my grandparents’ golden wedding anniversary. All the family will be there, even my cousins who live in Australia. 2. W: Kingscliffe Library. Can I help you? M: Yes. My library book is due back, but I had a bit of an emergency, and I can’t come to return it. Can I renew it? W: That’s no problem. 3. W: Don’t tell me you were at the office very late last night! M: Yeah, I had to finish that report. W: Be careful, or you’re gonna burn yourself out. 4. W: Good morning. What can I get you today? M: Eggs always sound good. But what do you suggest? W: If you’re really hungry, the pancakes or pies are wonderful. M: Hmm. I’ll have a pancake, please. And a cup of milk. 5. M: Will that be another unnecessary purchase? W: No! It’s something I really need. M: Why do you need another coat? You already have many coats at home. 6. W: Hi. This is Janet Sayers with Acme Supplies. We received your order yesterday. We have everything you requested except the printer. It’s currently unavailable. M: I’m sorry to hear that. Our current machine keeps breaking down. How soon do you think you’ll have it? W: Within a week. I can ship the rest of your order, and when the printer gets here, I’ll send it by express delivery for no extra charge. M: That’s OK. Could you also call and let me know when it arrives on your end? 7. M: Thanks for coming to this exit interview, Echke. So let’s start with the most important question. Why did you decide to leave? W: Well, I got a better job at another company. M: What makes that job more attractive? W: Well, to be honest, I’ll be doing the same work for more pay. Our pay here is below market rate, you know. M: Yes. We’ve heard this comment from other departing employees. I’ll be sure to pass it on to management again, though. Now, please tell me your impression of your manager. 8. W: Do you know that Walt Disney won the most Oscar awards in history? M: Yes, I do. I read the other day that he actually received a total of 26 Oscars. His first award was for the creation of Mickey Mouse. I think it was in 1932 or in 1933. And the last one was for Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day in 1969. W: Wait a second, Tony, didn’t Walt Disney die in 1966? M: I’m not sure of the exact year he died, but I do know he won his last award after his death. W: That’s amazing. Well, I’m not really a fan of Mickey Mouse, but I watched Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day online with my kids last year, and I must say I really enjoyed it. M: I agree. Of all Walt Disney films, Winnie the Pooh is my favorite. 9. W: Hello, Mr. Thompson. I’m Alexandra Jones. I want to ask you some questions about the project that you offer. M: Yes, of course, please fire away. W: Has the project been effective in improving the environment? M: Yes, absolutely. We have seen great results. Last year, we planted a small field of trees, and we have been measuring their oxygen output to see the benefits that they have provided to the environment. Our current goal is to plant a lot more tree species so that we can compare the benefits of each species. In order to do this, we need to get a lot more students involved in the project. W: Well, the project sounds fascinating. I would definitely like to be involved. M: Absolutely. Over the years, we have received funding from private investors and from selling shares, but the biggest improvement in our research came from a government fund that we received in the first year. This has greatly improved the organization, and we have since won prizes for our research. W: Wow, how impressive! 10. Hi, everyone. I’m a weather forecaster, which means I study what happens in the atmosphere and the weather conditions that occur on Earth. People are always surprised to learn that forecasters aren’t just involved in weather reporting on TV, but they could also work at a radio station, too. I often get asked how I got interested in weather. Believe it or not, as a teenager, I became nervous of thunderstorms, and I’d often check the forecasts to see if any were coming. From there, my interest developed. If you are thinking of going into weather forecasting, there are some important skills you’ll need. You have to be good at science, of course. The essential thing is having the ability to make sense of patterns. You won’t go too far wrong with that. Another useful skill is being able to translate a forecast into something people at home can understand. Most weather experts study physics and math before going on to do a more specialized course in forecasting. My own way in was somewhat different, as I did a business degree before getting into television as a researcher. I moved around quite a lot at the TV station and eventually ended up in the weather department, where I did my training. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $