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仙桃2026年高二年级下学期期中考试 英语试题 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 does the woman want to buy? A. Women's clothes. B. Men's clothes. C. Sports shoes. 2. Why is the woman going to the sports center? A. To play sports. B. To sing her songs. C. To attend a concert. 3. What subject does the man prefer? A. Physics. B. History. C. Geography. 4. How will the man go to Chicago? A. By car. B. By plane. C. By train. 5. What's the relationship between the two speakers? A. Father and daughter. B. Teacher and student. C. Doctor and patient. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。 听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。 6. Where does the man really want to go? A. Bridge Street. B. Jay Street. C. College Street. 7. How does the man feel in the end? A. Angry. B. Pleasant. C. sad. 听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。 8. What's the problem with Josh Price's reservation? A. The restaurant is closed on Saturday. B. The restaurant has no table for 3. C. His preferred time is fully booked. 9. When is Josh Price likely to dine at the restaurant? A. At 5:00. B. At 6:00. C. At 7:30. 听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。 10. Why did the man leave Los Angeles? A. To get a job. B. To go to college. C. To experience a different life. 11. What's the man's next plan? A. Moving to Chicago one day. B. Going to Asia in several months. C. Living in New York for a year. 12. Which city does the woman want to settle down? A. Chicago. B. Los Angeles. C. New York City. 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。 13. How does the woman feel about rock music? A. It never gets boring. B. It's an emotion. C. It's something you have to think about. 14. What did the woman look like? A. She had long black hair. B. She had black eyes. C. She wore leather clothes. 15. What was the name of the woman's band? A. Up Your Alley. B. The Blackhearts. C. Sly and the Family Stone. 16. What does the woman suggest in the end? A. She still wants to perform. B. People still don't understand her. C. She didn't actually have much influence. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。 17. Why did van Gogh leave school at 15? A. Because he hated school. B. Because he was poor. C. Because he wanted to draw. 18. When did van Gogh start making his own paintings? A. In 1888. B. In 1818. C. In 1880. 19. What did van Gogh's mental illness cause him to do? A. Cut off his own ear. B. Cut off his own finger. C. Burn up his own paintings. 20. What did van Gogh do in the hospital? A. He fought with others. B. He made his artworks famous. C. He produced The Starry Night. 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。 A In the coming months, we are bringing together artists from all over the globe, to enjoy speaking Shakespeare’s plays in their language, in our Globe, within the architecture Shakespeare wrote for. Please come and join us. National Theatre Of China Beijing｜Chinese This great occasion(盛会) will be the National Theatre of China’s first visit to the UK. The company’s productions show the new face of 21st century Chinese theatre. This production of Shakespeare’s Richard III will be directed by the National’s Associate Director, Wang Xiaoying. Date & Time: Saturday 28 April, 2.30 pm & Sunday 29 April, 1.30 pm & 6.30 pm Marjanishvili Theatre Tbilisi｜Georgian One of the most famous theatres in Georgia, the Marjanishvili, founded in 1928, appears regularly at theatre festivals all over the world. This new production of As You Like It is helmed(指导) by the company’s Artistic Director Levan Tsuladze. Date & Time: Friday 18 May, 2.30 pm & Saturday 19 May, 7.30 pm Deafinitely Theatre London｜British Sign Language(BSL) By translating the rich and humourous text of Love’s Labour’s Lost into the physical language of BSL, Deafinitely Theatre creates a new interpretation of Shakespeare’s comedy and aims to build a bridge between deaf and hearing worlds by performing to both groups as one audience. Date & Time: Tuesday 22 May, 2.30 pm & Wednesday 23 May, 7.30 pm Habima National Theatre Tel Aviv｜Hebrew The Habima is the centre of Hebrew-language theatre worldwide. Founded in Moscow after the 1905 revolution, the company eventually settled in Tel Aviv in the late 1920s. Since 1958, they have been recognized as the national theatre of Israel. This production of Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice marks their first visit to the UK. Date & Time: Monday 28 May, 7.30 & Tuesday 29 May, 7.30 pm 1. Which play will be performed by the National Theatre of China? A. RichardⅢ. B. Lover’s Labour’s Lost. C. As You Like It. D. The Merchant of Venice. 2. What is special about Deafinitely Theatre? A. It has two groups of actors. B. It is the leading theatre in London. C. It performs plays in BSL. D. It is good at producing comedies. 3. When can you see a play in Hebrew? A. On Saturday 28 April. B. On Sunday 29 April. C. On Tuesday 22 May. D. On Tuesday 29 May. 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D 【解析】 【分析】本文是一篇应用文。本文主要介绍了莎士比亚的戏剧被翻译成几个国家的语言，并将在这些国家的大剧院上映的事情。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据题干the National Theatre of China可知，定位到National Theatre of China段落处，根据“This production of Shakespeare’s Richard III will be directed by the National’s Associate Director,Wang Xiaoying”可知，Richard III将要在中国国家大剧院上映。故选A。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据题干Deafinitely Theatre定位到Deafinitely Theatre，根据“ Deafinitely Theatre London｜British Sign Language(BSL)”可知，Deafinitely Thertre的特殊之处在于这个戏剧是用手语表演的。故选C。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Date Date&Time:Monday 28May,7.30&Tuesday 29 May,7.30pm”可知，可以在5月29日，星期二这一天，在希伯来观看戏剧。故选D。 【点睛】阅读理解旨在考查考生对于文章整体的理解与细节的把握与分析，要在了解整篇文章框架的基础上进行选择。本文属于广告类短文，所考查三题均为细节题中的直接理解题。细节事实理解题主要考查考生对文章中某一些特定细节或文章的重要实事的理解能力。它一般包括直接理解题和语义理解题两种。直接理解题的答案与原文直接挂钩，从阅读材料中可以找到。这种题难度低，只要学生读懂文章，就能得分，属于低层次题。在阅读中可以使用定位法与跳读法解决直接理解题。定位法即根据题干和选项所提供的信息直接从原文中找到相应的句子(即定位)，然后进行比较和分析(尤其要注意一些同义转换)，从而找出正确答案。跳读法即根据题干和选项所提供的信息跳读原文，并找到相关的句子(有时可能是几个句子)或段落，然后进行分析和推理等，从而找出正确答案。 例如第1题，根据题目“Which play will be performed by the National Theatre of China?”，由题目中出现的关键信息the National Theatre of China，直接定位第一篇宣传广告，在文中找到“This production ofShakespeare’s Richard III will be directed by the National’s Associate Director,Wang Xiaoying” 可知，Shakespeare’s Richard III会在中国国家大剧院上映，故选A。 B NeSmith and Maxwell are long-time residents (居民) of Oglethorpe County, Georgia, and they have known each other for almost 50 years. In 2021, Maxwell called NeSmith to let him know that because of health problems, he would be closing his weekly newspaper, The Oglethorpe Echo. NeSmith decided to prevent the nearly 150-year-old local newspaper from being forgotten. NeSmith remembered waking up at 6 a. m. after that phone call, He jumped into his truck and drove to The Echo offices. Upon arriving, he suggested that his friend think of a new solution. “Well, what are we going to do?” Maxwell asked him. “Are you going to buy the newspaper?” NeSmith looked up, searching for an answer, Then, a sudden idea hit him. He would create an organization and Maxwell would donate The Echo to it. After leaving the office, NeSmith called Charles Davis, director of the University of Georgia’s Grady College. “I’ve got an idea,” NeSmith told him. “I want to turn The Echo into a real-life experience for students at Grady College who want to be reporters.” Davis loved the idea, and he and NeSmith developed a course with The Echo as its foundation. Students could experience a working newsroom which would act as a stepping stone into their careers. Of course, they needed someone to run the newspaper. Then Andy Johnston, who had been teaching at Grady for a month, appeared, “I believe in the project. We’ve heard about other newspapers closing, especially in rural counties,” Johnston said, “When that happens, it means their only source of news and the only thing that holds people together is closing. Johnston teamed up with Amanda Bright, who taught the course. Bright, a community reporter, helped create new digital platforms for The Echo, including an email newsletter and a website. The Echo also ran on a team of 12 volunteers that worked at the main office. The reason The Echo was able to continue is that everyone worked together — the students, Grady College, NeSmith, Maxwell, and the residents of Oglethorpe County. 4. For what purpose did Maxwell call NeSmith? A. To prevent his being forgotten. B. To keep him up to date on his health. C. To ask him to come and pay him a visit. D. To tell him about a decision he had made. 5. What may students at Grady College get from The Echo? A. Skills for running newspapers B. Work experience as a reporter. C. Donations to continue their education. D. Chances to study famous newspapers. 6. Why does Johnston place importance on The Echo? A. It has a long history. B. It offers fun to natives. C. It unites the local people. D. It is owned by his family. 7. What is the best title for the text? A. Newspapers are dying B. A county saves a newspaper C. Friends help out a man in need D. A project breathes new life into a county 【答案】4. D 5. B 6. C 7. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文讲述了在乔治亚州奥格尔索普县，NeSmith和Maxwell为挽救当地有着近150年历史的报纸《The Oglethorpe Echo》所做出的努力，通过与乔治亚大学格雷迪学院的合作，使其成为学生实践的平台，并得以继续运营的故事。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“In 2021, Maxwell called NeSmith to let him know that because of health problems, he would be closing his weekly newspaper, The Oglethorpe Echo.(2021年，Maxwell打电话给NeSmith，告诉他因为健康问题，他将关闭他的周报《The Oglethorpe Echo》)”可知，Maxwell打电话给NeSmith是为了告诉他自己做出的一个决定，也就是因为健康问题要关闭周报。故选D。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段“Davis loved the idea, and he and NeSmith developed a course with The Echo as its foundation. Students could experience a working newsroom which would act as a stepping stone into their careers.(Davis很喜欢这个主意，他和NeSmith以《The Echo》为基础开发了一门课程。学生们可以体验一个真正的新闻编辑室，这将成为他们职业生涯的垫脚石)”可知，格雷迪学院的学生能从《The Echo》中获得作为记者的工作经验。故选B。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第六段“When that happens, it means their only source of news and the only thing that holds people together is closing.(当这种情况发生时，就意味着他们唯一的新闻来源和唯一能把人们团结在一起的东西正在消失)”可知，Johnston认为《The Echo》很重要是因为它团结了当地居民。故选C。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了在乔治亚州奥格尔索普县，NeSmith和Maxwell为挽救当地有着近150年历史的报纸《The Oglethorpe Echo》所做出的努力，通过与乔治亚大学格雷迪学院的合作，使其成为学生实践的平台，并得以继续运营的故事，所以选项B“一个县挽救了一份报纸”符合文意，最能概括文章内容。故选B。 C Many children try to make their parents proud. But in some families, a child’s success is always “on show”. Parents want praise from others, and the child may feel like a performer, not a person. The term “peacock parenting” comes from the idea of being “as proud as a peacock”. Here it means a self-centered style of parenting. A peacock parent may show off a “perfect family” in public, yet criticise the child behind closed doors when the child fails to meet high expectations. Over time, the child may learn that love is conditional. They may hide their real feelings, stop exploring their own interests, and start to believe, “I am not worthy.” Experts describe three common signs. The first is psychological control. When the child sets a boundary or feels upset, the parent may say, “You’re too sensitive,” and turn the blame back onto the child. This often creates a sense of guilt. The second is unpredictable mood swings. The parent can be warm one day and cold the next, making the child feel like they are “walking on eggshells”. In adulthood, this may lead to people-pleasing and weak boundaries. The third is role reversal. Some parents fail to provide proper care and attention, or even expect their child to look after them emotionally or physically. As a result, the child may grow up too fast and miss out on a normal childhood. Healing takes time, but it is possible. The first step is to be kinder to yourself and reconnect with your own interests. Supportive friends, groups, or professional help can provide the care that was previously missing. Clear boundaries can also make a relationship safer, and if contact continues to cause harm, limiting contact may be necessary. After all, there are many places to find warmth, and not all of them are under a parent’s roof. 8. What is the purpose of paragraph 1? A. To raise an issue. B. To describe a study. C. To explain the causes. D. To offer the solutions. 9. What does “peacock parenting” in paragraph 2 mainly focus on? A. Public approval. B. Unconditional love. C. Independent growth. D. Honest self-expression. 10. Which sign best matches “role reversal” in paragraph 3? A. The parent praises the child in public. B. The child tries to win others’ approval. C. The parent relies on the child for support. D. The child avoids setting any boundaries. 11. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. Distance ensures safety. B. Self-care is the final step. C. healing requires parental effort. D. Support exists beyond the family. 【答案】8. A 9. A 10. C 11. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍孔雀式育儿的定义、表现、对孩子的伤害以及孩子自我疗愈的方法。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Many children try to make their parents proud. But in some families, a child’s success is always “on show”. Parents want praise from others, and the child may feel like a performer, not a person. (许多孩子努力让父母骄傲。但在一些家庭里，孩子的成功总被“展示”。父母想得到别人的赞扬，孩子可能感觉自己像个表演者，而不是一个人。)”可知，第一段提出有些父母把孩子的成功当作炫耀资本这一问题，从而引出下文对孔雀式育儿的介绍。故选A项。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The term “peacock parenting” comes from the idea of being “as proud as a peacock”. Here it means a self-centered style of parenting. A peacock parent may show off a “perfect family” in public, yet criticise the child behind closed doors when the child fails to meet high expectations. (“孔雀式育儿”一词源于“像孔雀一样骄傲”的说法。在这里，它指一种以自我为中心的育儿方式。孔雀式父母可能在公共场合炫耀“完美家庭”，但当孩子达不到高期望时，会在私下批评孩子。)”可知，孔雀式育儿主要关注获得公众的认可与赞扬。故选A项。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“The third is role reversal. Some parents fail to provide proper care and attention, or even expect their child to look after them emotionally or physically.(第三种是角色反转。一些父母无法给予适当的照顾和关注，甚至期望孩子在情感或身体上照顾他们。)”可知，角色反转指的是父母依赖孩子获得支持。故选C项。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“After all, there are many places to find warmth, and not all of them are under a parent’s roof.(毕竟，有很多地方可以找到温暖，并非所有温暖都来自父母的家中。)”可知，支持与温暖不只存在于家庭中。故选D项。 D If you use the internet, you’ve probably heard of a filter bubble (过滤气泡). Internet sites and social media platforms use algorithms (算法) that show you content based on your previous interactions, likes, and shares. Over time, this creates a filter bubble where you only see content that agrees with your interests and beliefs, which serves to convince you that your beliefs are true. But what you might not know is that in similar fashion, your brain has several mechanisms to filter information, creating personal filter bubbles that deeply shape how you live your life. Self-created filter bubbles happen through various cognitive processes, and they have multiple consequences. They shape your experience of what’s happening by forming a lens (镜片) through which you see and interpret the world. On the internet, because things are being presented based on past user history, no two people get the same results when they search for something on the internet or open their news feed. In real life, no two people are experiencing an event or seeing a situation in the exact same way, because we all bring our own past experiences and biases (偏见) to situations, causing us to process them differently. Filter bubbles can cause you to stay stuck in self-created and often self-limiting patterns of thought and behavior. If you’ve ever wondered why change is so hard, it’s because your mental filter bubbles make it difficult to see different possibilities. If you hold the belief that you’ re not someone who can have a high-paying job, you won’t look for one and you’ll only seek out and see jobs that match up with what you think you’re worth. Filter bubbles can also prevent critical thinking and can lead to a limited and biased view of the world, where people don’t consider alternative viewpoints and don’t engage with others outside of their own circles. When we only consume information that confirms our preexisting beliefs and values, we don’t question the truth of that information or properly evaluate the evidence. While you can’t prevent your brain from creating selective filter bubbles, you can become more aware so that you don’t have to be limited or trapped by them. 12. What can we learn about filter bubbles? A. They shape our interpretations of the world. B. They have changed the way we view ourselves. C. They are frequent occurrences and have little effect on us. D. They assist us in making friends with like-minded individuals. 13. How do filter bubbles impact individuals’ ability to embrace change? A. They facilitate open-mindedness and flexibility. B. They make individuals resistant to new opportunities. C. They help individuals adapt quickly to new situations. D. They prevent individuals from successfully securing a job. 14. What might the author continue talking about? A. Examples of creating filter bubbles. B. Barriers to overcoming filter bubbles. C. Ways of escaping from filter bubbles. D. Benefits of recognizing filter bubbles. 15. What does the text mainly talk about? A. The dangers of bias in information consumption. B. The influence of past experiences on our worldview. C. The benefits of social media algorithms on our mind. D. The impact of filter bubbles on shaping our perception. 【答案】12. A 13. B 14. C 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了“过滤气泡”现象，不仅在互联网上存在，人的大脑也有类似的机制来过滤信息，形成个人的过滤气泡。这些过滤气泡通过不同的认知过程形成，并影响人们对世界的看法和经历。它们可能导致人们陷入自我限制的思维和行为模式，难以看到不同的可能性，并可能导致对世界的片面和偏见看法。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Self-created filter bubbles happen through various cognitive processes, and they have multiple consequences. They shape your experience of what’s happening by forming a lens (镜片) through which you see and interpret the world.(自我创造的过滤气泡通过各种认知过程发生，它们有多种后果。它们塑造了你对正在发生的事情的体验，形成了你观察和解读世界的透镜)”可知，过滤气泡通过形成观察和解读世界的透镜，塑造了我们对正在发生的事情的体验，也塑造了我们对世界的理解。故选A。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“Filter bubbles can cause you to stay stuck in self-created and often self-limiting patterns of thought and behavior. If you’ve ever wondered why change is so hard, it’s because your mental filter bubbles make it difficult to see different possibilities. If you hold the belief that you’ re not someone who can have a high-paying job, you won’t look for one and you’ll only seek out and see jobs that match up with what you think you’re worth.(过滤气泡会让你陷入自我创造的思维和行为模式，往往是自我限制的模式。如果你曾经想知道为什么改变这么难，那是因为你的心理过滤泡泡让你很难看到不同的可能性。如果你认为自己不能获得高薪工作，你就不会去找，你只会寻找和看到与你认为自己价值相符的工作)”可知，过滤气泡会使个人抗拒寻找新的机会和拥抱变化。故选B。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“While you can’t prevent your brain from creating selective filter bubbles, you can become more aware so that you don’t have to be limited or trapped by them.(虽然你不能阻止你的大脑产生选择性的过滤气泡，但你可以变得更加有意识，这样你就不必被它们限制或困住)”可知，作者提出虽然我们不能阻止过滤气泡的产生，但我们可以有意识也克服它，避免被过滤气泡限制或困住。由此推知，作者很可能在下文中谈到避免被困在过滤气泡中的方法。故选C。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Over time, this creates a filter bubble where you only see content that agrees with your interests and beliefs, which serves to convince you that your beliefs are true. But what you might not know is that in similar fashion, your brain has several mechanisms to filter information, creating personal filter bubbles that deeply shape how you live your life.(随着时间的推移，这会产生一个过滤气泡，你只会看到与你的兴趣和信仰一致的内容，这让你相信你的信仰是正确的。但你可能不知道的是，以类似的方式，你的大脑有几种过滤信息的机制，产生个人过滤气泡，深刻地塑造你的生活方式)”以及文章介绍了“过滤气泡”现象，不仅在互联网上存在，人的大脑也有类似的机制来过滤信息，形成个人的过滤气泡。这些过滤气泡通过不同的认知过程形成，并影响人们对世界的看法和经历。它们可能导致人们陷入自我限制的思维和行为模式，难以看到不同的可能性，并可能导致对世界的片面和偏见看法。由此可知，这篇文章主要讲了过滤气泡对塑造我们感知的影响。故选D。 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。 Getting along with people can be tough. ___16___ Accept human nature. Humans make mistakes. People aren’t always nice. They also have all of the problems that you have in your life. ___17___ This is important to remember when you’ re trying to get along with people who are very difficult or seem to be ignoring you; everyone is just doing the best that they can. ___18___ People are all very different: that’s what makes life interesting. And just like people are all different, the world is also very complex. Every situation is different, always. Just because someone doesn’t make the choice that you would make or just because they take a less efficient or smart path to get where they’re going doesn’t make them wrong. Practice forgiveness. ___19___ Sometimes you just have to stop and give people the benefit of the doubt (to believe someone even though you are not sure whether what the person is saying is true). They might really be sorry or they might really not know that what they did was bad. You have to forgive them so that you can move on to happier feelings. Do something together. ___20___ You can work together on a project for school or work. You can also try a new activity together. These activities will give you more to talk about and lots of chances to interact and get to know each other. A. Think about what your words really say. B. Respect that there are lots of valid choices. C. The following are some suggestions that can help you in some way. D. Everyone is dealing with their own set of problems. E. Doing things together is a great way to bond with people and make friends. F. Forgive people when they do make mistakes. G. Even when someone’s making you mad, thank them for their effort to help or their suggestions. 【答案】16. C 17. D 18. B 19. F 20. E 【解析】 【分析】本文是一篇应用文。文章就如何与人相处提出了几点建议。 【16题详解】 根据前文“Getting along with people can be tough.（和别人相处是很困难的。）”以及后文提出的具体建议可知，空处应提出与人相处的建议，C项“以下是一些在某些方面对你有帮助的建议。”符合题意，逻辑合理。故选C项。 【17题详解】 根据前文“They also have all of the problems that you have in your life.（他们也有你生活中的所有问题。）”可知，每个人都会遇到困难。D项“每个人都在处理自己的一系列问题。”中的problems与前后文中的problems叙述一致，D项承上启下，逻辑合理。故选D项。 【18题详解】 根据后文“Every situation is different, always. Just because someone doesn’t make the choice that you would make or just because they take a less efficient or smart path to get where they’re going doesn’t make them wrong.（仅仅因为某人没有做出你会做出的选择，或者仅仅因为他们选择了一条不那么有效或者聪明的路径来到达他们要去的地方，这并不意味着他们是错的。）”可推出，应该尊重别人的选择，B项“尊重有许多有效的选择（这一事实）。”符合题意，适合作段落小标题。故选B项。 【19题详解】 根据小标题“Practice forgiveness.（练习宽恕。）”可知，本段建议学习宽恕。F项“原谅犯错误的人。”符合题意，逻辑合理。故选F项。 【20题详解】 根据小标题“Do something together.（一起做点什么。）”可知，本段主要讨论和人一起合作。E项“一起做事是与人交往和交朋友的好方法。”则是对共事的好处的阐述。前后逻辑合理，叙述一致。故选E项。 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和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Last year, I started the journey of being a remote product designer. The thought of a ___21___schedule, a comfortable home office, and the escape from the crowded public transport was incredibly ___22___. The first few weeks were filled with a long-lost feeling of ___23___. However, the ___24___ of working from home gradually set in. I had started my day with the best intentions, promising myself quick breaks and regular ___25___. But deadlines, endless emails, and virtual meetings ___26___ me to my computer throughout the day, leaving me little time to ___27___. Gone were the short walks to a colleague’s desk and the quick lunchtime walks around the office complex. Finally, my world was ___28___ to the walls of my home, my steps ___29___ in mere meters rather than kilometers. One day, I tried ____30____ one of my favorite dresses and it wasn’t passing through my waist at all. Glancing at myself in the mirror, I saw a ____31____ person carrying extra weight, rather than someone enjoying freedom. The ____32____ of work and personal life had left me feeling like I was a never ending motion machine. Incident marked the ____33____ of a journey of self-discovery. I made up my mind that I needed a(n) ____34____ not just for my waistline but for my overall well-being. It was a promise to put my physical and mental health first, and a commitment that I could ____35____ control over my life and my body. 21. A. tight B. regular C. flexible D. full 22. A. appealing B. amusing C. challenging D. disturbing 23. A. direction B. security C. freedom D. responsibility 24. A. duties B. rewards C. expectations D. problems 25. A. visits B. emails C. updates D. stretches 26. A. tied B. inspired C. guided D. introduced 27. A. reply B. relax C. react D. read 28. A. related B. extended C. limited D. exposed 29. A. counted B. repeated C. watched D. followed 30. A. tidying up B. fitting into C. putting aside D. getting back 31. A. lazy B. tired C. rude D. mad 32. A. value B. expansion C. balance D. mix 33. A. distance B. memory C. beginning D. training 34. A. promise B. alleviation C. answer D. change 35. A. regain B. ease C. remove D. maintain 【答案】21. C 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. D 26. A 27. B 28. C 29. A 30. B 31. B 32. D 33. C 34. D 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者作为远程产品设计师的经历。随着时间的推移，作者发现远程工作带来的问题逐渐显现，最终作者决定做出改变，不仅要关注自己的腰围，更要关注整体健康，重新获得对生活的控制。 【21题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：想到一个灵活的时间表，一个舒适的家庭办公室，以及逃离拥挤的公共交通，我觉得这太棒了。A. tight紧的；B. regular常规的；C. flexible灵活的；D. full满的。根据后文的“a comfortable home office, and the escape from the crowded public transport”可知，作为远程工作者可以逃离拥挤的公共交通，可以在家办公，时间比较自由，所以此处指“灵活的时间表”。故选C项。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. appealing吸引人的；B. amusing有趣的；C. challenging有挑战性的；D. disturbing令人不安的。根据前文“a ___1___ schedule, a comfortable home office, and the escape from the crowded public transport”可知，提到的远程办公的福利——一个灵活的时间表，一个舒适的家庭办公室，以及逃离拥挤的公共交通，作者觉得这很吸引人。故选A项。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：最初几周充满了久违的自由感。A. direction方向；B. security安全；C. freedom自由；D. responsibility责任。根据前文“a ___1___ schedule, a comfortable home office, and the escape from the crowded public transport”以及后文“rather than someone enjoying freedom”可知，此处强调在远程办公过程中，作者觉得能逃离拥挤的公共交通，可以有一个舒适的家庭办公室，以及灵活的时间表，这让作者感到自由。故选C项。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，在家工作的问题逐渐出现。A. duties职责；B. rewards奖励；C. expectations期待；D. problems问题。根据后文提到的“But deadlines, endless emails, and virtual meetings”可知，截止日期，无尽的电子邮件和虚拟会议等等这些是作者居家办公遇到的工作问题，因此此处表示问题逐渐出现。故选D项。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我以最好的意愿开始我的一天，答应自己短暂休息和定期拉伸。A. visits拜访；B. emails电子邮件；C. updates更新；D. stretches拉伸。根据前文提到的“the best intentions”可知，作者以最好的意愿开始一天的工作，会让自己短暂休息，还会做一些拉伸运动。故选D项。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但是截止日期，无尽的电子邮件和虚拟会议让我整天都被捆绑在电脑前，几乎没有时间放松。A. tied系，绑；B. inspired鼓舞；C. guided引导；D. introduced介绍。根据后文的“to my computer throughout the day”以及“leaving me little time to ___7___ .”可知，截止日期，无尽的电子邮件和虚拟会议，几乎让作者没有时间放松，所以作者整天都被绑在电脑前。故选A项。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. reply回复；B. relax放松；C. react反应；D. read阅读。根据前文提到的“But deadlines, endless emails, and virtual meetings ___6___ me to my computer throughout the day,”可知，截止日期，无尽的电子邮件和虚拟会议，几乎让作者没有时间放松。故选B项。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：最后，我的世界局限于家里的墙壁，我的脚步以米而不是公里来计算。A. related联系；B. extended延伸；C. limited限制；D. exposed暴露。根据后文的“to the walls of my home”可知，作者的活动范围被局限于家里的墙壁。故选C项。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. counted计算；B. repeated重复；C. watched观看；D. followed跟随。根据后文的“in mere meters rather than kilometers”可知，此处指作者的脚步是以米而不是公里来计算。故选A项。 【30题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：有一天，我试着穿上我最喜欢的一条裙子，结果它根本穿不进我的腰。A. tidying up整理；B. fitting into适合，试穿；C. putting aside放在一边；D. getting back取回。根据后文的“it wasn’t passing through my waist at all”可知，作者是在试穿裙子。故选B项。 【31题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：看着镜子里的自己，我看到的是一个疲惫的人，体重超标，而不是一个享受自由的人。A. lazy懒惰的；B. tired疲惫的；C. rude粗鲁的；D. mad疯狂的。根据后文“I was a never ending motion machine”可知，作者觉得自己是一台永不停歇的运动机器，因此变得疲惫。故选B项。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：工作和私生活的混合让我觉得自己是一台永不停歇的运动机器。A. value价值；B. expansion扩展；C. balance平衡；D. mix混合。根据后文“of work and personal life had left me feeling like I was a never ending motion machine.”可知，此处强调工作和私生活的混合让作者筋疲力尽。故选D项。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这件事标志着我自我发现之旅的开始。A. distance距离；B. memory记忆；C. beginning开始；D. training训练。根据后文的“a journey of self-discovery”可知，作者意识到自己需要改变，这标志着他自我发现之旅的开始。故选C项。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我下定决心我需要一个改变，不仅是为了我的腰围，也是为了我的整体健康。A. promise承诺；B. alleviation减轻；C. answer答案；D. change改变。根据前文“a journey of self-discovery.”以及后文的“not just for my waistline but for my overall well-being”可知，作者意识到自己需要改变，不仅是为了腰围，也是为了整个健康。故选D项。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这是一个承诺，要把我的身心健康放在第一位，也是我能够重新控制我的生活和身体的承诺。A. regain重新获得；B. ease缓解；C. remove移除；D. maintain维持。根据前文“I made up my mind that I needed a(n) ___14___ not just for my waistline but for my overall well-being.”以及后文“control over my life and my body.”可知，作者下定决心需要一个改变，不仅是为了自己的腰围，也是为了作者自己的整体健康，因此此处提到的作者需要改变，即作者决定重新获得对生活的控制。故选A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）或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Richfield Museum of Fine Art is proud to present our new exhibition, “From Shang to Qing: Chinese Art Through the Ages”. Our goal is ____36____(display) the Chinese artistic genius from ancient times. The highlight of this exhibition is the painting Clearing After Snow on a Mountain Pass, one of the great works of Tang Yin. Tang gained ____37____ (recognize) as one of the greatest artists in China. This painting, ____38____ (show) high mountains, trees and houses covered in snow, was made with extraordinary skill. Though it is over 500 years old, it looks as fresh and full of life as the day it ____39____(create). Also of primary note ____40____(be) a collection of nearly 100 bronze objects from the Shang Dynasty. While the artists who made these great works are not known, they showed great skill in creating these beautiful pieces.____41____ is thought that some of the items on display come from the collection of Emperor Qianlong, one of the ____42____(admire) of Shang Dynasty bronze. Finally, we have many fine examples of Tang dynasty sculptures. Buddhism didn't begin to show expansion until the seventh century ,____43____trade along the Silk Road also boomed. Chinese sculpture thus found itself highly____44____(influence) by Buddhist art. This is just a small taste of ____45____is in store for you in this exhibition. 【答案】36. to display 37. recognition 38. showing 39. was created 40. is 41. It 42. admirers 43. when 44. influenced 45. what 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍里奇菲尔德美术馆举办中国古代艺术展，推介书画、青铜器、雕塑等展品相关情况。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：我们的目标是展示来自古代的中国艺术才华。空处作表语，对主语goal进行说明，且指向未来的动作，应用不定式。 【37题详解】 考查名词。句意：唐寅获得了作为中国最伟大艺术家之一的认可。空前动词gained后接名词作宾语，recognize是动词，对应的名词形式是recognition，意为“认可、赞誉”，为不可数名词。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这幅展示被白雪覆盖的高山、树木和房屋的画作，以非凡的技艺创作而成。此处是非谓语动词作后置定语，修饰名词painting，二者为主动关系，用现在分词形式showing。 【39题详解】 考查动词时态和语态。句意：尽管它已有500多年的历史，但它看起来和被创作出来的那天一样鲜活生动。主语it指代画作，和动词create之间是被动关系，且创作发生在过去，用一般过去时的被动语态，主语为单数，所以填was created。 【40题详解】 考查主谓一致和时态。句意：同样重要的还有一批近百件商代青铜器藏品。本句为倒装句，主语是a collection，为单数名词，此处陈述客观事实，用一般现在时，所以be动词用is。 【41题详解】 考查固定句型。句意：人们认为，部分展出藏品来自乾隆皇帝的收藏。固定句型It is thought that...，意为“人们认为……”，it作形式主语，指代后面的从句，位于句首首字母应大写。 【42题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：乾隆皇帝是商代青铜器的仰慕者之一。固定结构one of + 可数名词复数，admire对应的名词复数形式是admirers，意为“仰慕者、欣赏者”。 【43题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：佛教直到七世纪才开始发展壮大，彼时丝绸之路沿线贸易也蓬勃发展。此处是非限制性定语从句，先行词是the seventh century，在从句中作时间状语，用关系副词when作引导词。 【44题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：因此中国雕塑深受佛教艺术的影响。空处应用非谓语动词作宾补，influence和宾语itself（指代雕塑）之间为被动关系，应用过去分词。 【45题详解】 考查宾语从句。句意：这只是本次展览为你准备的一小部分内容。介词of后接宾语从句，从句中缺少主语，表示“事物、内容”，用连接代词what。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假如你是学生会主席李华，请你围绕“保护环境，低碳生活”为主题，写一封英语倡议书，旨在号召大家积极采取行动，践行低碳生活（low-carbon life）。内容包括： 1. 保护环境的重要性； 2. 如何低碳生活； 3. 发出倡议。 注意： 1. 词数80左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear fellow students, _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Dear fellow students, With the development of modern industry, the environment is becoming increasingly worse. It’s high time that we should take measures, or we would have nowhere to live. We students can protect our environment by living a low-carbon life. Firstly, do turn off lights and other switches when not using them to save electricity. What’s more, if we go out, we should walk, ride or take public transport instead of driving. Finally, reusing paper and bottles in our daily life is also highly recommended. Let’s make joint efforts to create a green and harmonious environment. I strongly believe that better world owes to the commitment and dedication of everyone. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。假如考生是学生会主席李华，请你围绕“保护环境，低碳生活”为主题，写一封英语倡议书，旨在号召大家积极采取行动，践行低碳生活（low-carbon life）。 【详解】1.词汇积累 而不是：instead of→rather than 此外：what's more→besides 采取措施： take measures→take action 保护：protect→preserve 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Finally, reusing paper and bottles in our daily life is also highly recommended. 拓展句：Finally, it is highly recommended that we should reuse paper and bottles in our daily life . 【点睛】【高分句型1】What’s more, if we go out, we should walk, ride or take public transport instead of driving.（if引导的条件状语从句） 【高分句型2】 I strongly believe that better world owes to the commitment and dedication of everyone.（that引导的宾语从句） 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。 “What is your name? ” is a question most frequently asked when people meet for the first time. But for me, it was the first challenge I encountered as an international student in Ireland. The pronunciation system of the Chinese language is quite different from that of English. For native speakers of English, some Chinese words are rather difficult to pronounce. My given name Qiuyu (秋雨), for instance, happened to be a great challenge for many of them. Every time I gave a self-introduction, I had to explain how to pronounce my name at least five times, yet they still could not say it the way I did. Once in a lecture, the professor tried repeating my name after me over and over in front of thirty classmates. I really did not know whether I should continue correcting him or simply drop the matter. I feared that my classmates might grow tired of my efforts or even lose patience with me. After all, I did care about how others would think of me. I realized that if I didn’t stop, the entire lecture would be ruined. “It’s okay, professor,” I shrugged (耸肩). The awkward moment ended with the class erupting into laughter. I forced a smile, unsure how to respond further. After that incident, I stopped acting as a “Chinese teacher.” Instead of correcting others when they were struggling to pronounce my name, I just smiled and nodded approvingly. This approach spared me the discomfort of having to over-explain. However, I soon found that by doing so, I might be losing something more important: the opportunity to share a small part of my cultural identity. 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。 In a class discussion, I was invited to explain the meaning of my name. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Many of my classmates got interested and came up to me after class. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: In a class discussion, I was invited to explain the meaning of my name. Standing up, I felt a mix of nervousness and excitement. “My name, Qiuyu, combines the characters for autumn and rain in Chinese,” I began, my voice steady. “Autumn represents harvest and maturity, while rain symbolizes nourishment and growth. Together, they embody a time of abundance and renewal.” As I spoke, I noticed the rapt attention of my classmates, their eyes reflecting curiosity and respect. It was a moment of connection, a bridge built between cultures through the simple act of sharing my name. Many of my classmates got interested and came up to me after class. They surrounded me, their questions pouring out like a stream. “What other names have beautiful meanings in Chinese?” “Can you teach us how to write our names in Chinese characters?” I smiled, feeling a warmth spread through me. I took out a piece of paper and began to sketch out characters, explaining each stroke and its significance. Through this interaction, I realized that by embracing my cultural identity, I was not only preserving my heritage but also enriching the lives of those around me. It was a small yet meaningful step towards fostering cultural understanding and appreciation. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，主要讲述了作者作为国际学生在爱尔兰因中文名字发音难而遭遇挑战，之后在一次课堂讨论中分享名字含义，意识到分享文化身份重要性，并借此与同学增进文化理解的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“在课堂讨论中，我被邀请解释我名字的含义。”可知，第一段可描写作者在课堂讨论中解释自己名字的含义，并感受到同学们的专注和尊重，意识到这是一个文化交流的契机。 ②由第二段首句内容“我的许多同学都很感兴趣，下课后都来找我。”可知，第二段可描写课后同学们对作者名字背后的文化产生浓厚兴趣，纷纷提问，作者通过教他们写中文名字，进一步加深了彼此的文化理解和欣赏。 2.续写线索：课堂受邀请解释名字的含义——作者阐释名字的寓意——同学们专注倾听——同学们对名字背后的文化感兴趣——作者教他们写中文名字——感悟文化桥接 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①代表：represent/stand for ②解释：explain/illustrate ③保护：preserve/protect 情绪类 ①紧张：nervousness/tension ②兴奋：excitement/thrill 【点睛】【高分句型1】As I spoke, I noticed the rapt attention of my classmates, their eyes reflecting curiosity and respect.(运用了as引导的状语从句以及独立主格结构) 【高分句型2】Through this interaction, I realized that by embracing my cultural identity, I was not only preserving my heritage but also enriching the lives of those around me.(运用了that引导的宾语从句和“not only...but also...”连接两个并列结构) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 仙桃2026年高二年级下学期期中考试 英语试题 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 does the woman want to buy? A. Women's clothes. B. Men's clothes. C. Sports shoes. 2. Why is the woman going to the sports center? A. To play sports. B. To sing her songs. C. To attend a concert. 3. What subject does the man prefer? A. Physics. B. History. C. Geography. 4. How will the man go to Chicago? A. By car. B. By plane. C. By train. 5. What's the relationship between the two speakers? A. Father and daughter. B. Teacher and student. C. Doctor and patient. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。 听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。 6. Where does the man really want to go? A. Bridge Street. B. Jay Street. C. College Street. 7. How does the man feel in the end? A. Angry. B. Pleasant. C. sad. 听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。 8. What's the problem with Josh Price's reservation? A. The restaurant is closed on Saturday. B. The restaurant has no table for 3. C. His preferred time is fully booked. 9. When is Josh Price likely to dine at the restaurant? A. At 5:00. B. At 6:00. C. At 7:30. 听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。 10. Why did the man leave Los Angeles? A. To get a job. B. To go to college. C. To experience a different life. 11. What's the man's next plan? A. Moving to Chicago one day. B. Going to Asia in several months. C. Living in New York for a year. 12. Which city does the woman want to settle down? A. Chicago. B. Los Angeles. C. New York City. 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。 13. How does the woman feel about rock music? A. It never gets boring. B. It's an emotion. C. It's something you have to think about. 14. What did the woman look like? A. She had long black hair. B. She had black eyes. C. She wore leather clothes. 15. What was the name of the woman's band? A. Up Your Alley. B. The Blackhearts. C. Sly and the Family Stone. 16. What does the woman suggest in the end? A. She still wants to perform. B. People still don't understand her. C. She didn't actually have much influence. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。 17. Why did van Gogh leave school at 15? A. Because he hated school. B. Because he was poor. C. Because he wanted to draw. 18. When did van Gogh start making his own paintings? A. In 1888. B. In 1818. C. In 1880. 19. What did van Gogh's mental illness cause him to do? A. Cut off his own ear. B. Cut off his own finger. C. Burn up his own paintings. 20. What did van Gogh do in the hospital? A. He fought with others. B. He made his artworks famous. C. He produced The Starry Night. 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。 A In the coming months, we are bringing together artists from all over the globe, to enjoy speaking Shakespeare’s plays in their language, in our Globe, within the architecture Shakespeare wrote for. Please come and join us. National Theatre Of China Beijing｜Chinese This great occasion(盛会) will be the National Theatre of China’s first visit to the UK. The company’s productions show the new face of 21st century Chinese theatre. This production of Shakespeare’s Richard III will be directed by the National’s Associate Director, Wang Xiaoying. Date & Time: Saturday 28 April, 2.30 pm & Sunday 29 April, 1.30 pm & 6.30 pm Marjanishvili Theatre Tbilisi｜Georgian One of the most famous theatres in Georgia, the Marjanishvili, founded in 1928, appears regularly at theatre festivals all over the world. This new production of As You Like It is helmed(指导) by the company’s Artistic Director Levan Tsuladze. Date & Time: Friday 18 May, 2.30 pm & Saturday 19 May, 7.30 pm Deafinitely Theatre London｜British Sign Language(BSL) By translating the rich and humourous text of Love’s Labour’s Lost into the physical language of BSL, Deafinitely Theatre creates a new interpretation of Shakespeare’s comedy and aims to build a bridge between deaf and hearing worlds by performing to both groups as one audience. Date & Time: Tuesday 22 May, 2.30 pm & Wednesday 23 May, 7.30 pm Habima National Theatre Tel Aviv｜Hebrew The Habima is the centre of Hebrew-language theatre worldwide. Founded in Moscow after the 1905 revolution, the company eventually settled in Tel Aviv in the late 1920s. Since 1958, they have been recognized as the national theatre of Israel. This production of Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice marks their first visit to the UK. Date & Time: Monday 28 May, 7.30 & Tuesday 29 May, 7.30 pm 1. Which play will be performed by the National Theatre of China? A. RichardⅢ. B. Lover’s Labour’s Lost. C. As You Like It. D. The Merchant of Venice. 2. What is special about Deafinitely Theatre? A. It has two groups of actors. B. It is the leading theatre in London. C. It performs plays in BSL. D. It is good at producing comedies. 3. When can you see a play in Hebrew? A. On Saturday 28 April. B. On Sunday 29 April. C. On Tuesday 22 May. D. On Tuesday 29 May. B NeSmith and Maxwell are long-time residents (居民) of Oglethorpe County, Georgia, and they have known each other for almost 50 years. In 2021, Maxwell called NeSmith to let him know that because of health problems, he would be closing his weekly newspaper, The Oglethorpe Echo. NeSmith decided to prevent the nearly 150-year-old local newspaper from being forgotten. NeSmith remembered waking up at 6 a. m. after that phone call, He jumped into his truck and drove to The Echo offices. Upon arriving, he suggested that his friend think of a new solution. “Well, what are we going to do?” Maxwell asked him. “Are you going to buy the newspaper?” NeSmith looked up, searching for an answer, Then, a sudden idea hit him. He would create an organization and Maxwell would donate The Echo to it. After leaving the office, NeSmith called Charles Davis, director of the University of Georgia’s Grady College. “I’ve got an idea,” NeSmith told him. “I want to turn The Echo into a real-life experience for students at Grady College who want to be reporters.” Davis loved the idea, and he and NeSmith developed a course with The Echo as its foundation. Students could experience a working newsroom which would act as a stepping stone into their careers. Of course, they needed someone to run the newspaper. Then Andy Johnston, who had been teaching at Grady for a month, appeared, “I believe in the project. We’ve heard about other newspapers closing, especially in rural counties,” Johnston said, “When that happens, it means their only source of news and the only thing that holds people together is closing. Johnston teamed up with Amanda Bright, who taught the course. Bright, a community reporter, helped create new digital platforms for The Echo, including an email newsletter and a website. The Echo also ran on a team of 12 volunteers that worked at the main office. The reason The Echo was able to continue is that everyone worked together — the students, Grady College, NeSmith, Maxwell, and the residents of Oglethorpe County. 4. For what purpose did Maxwell call NeSmith? A. To prevent his being forgotten. B. To keep him up to date on his health. C. To ask him to come and pay him a visit. D. To tell him about a decision he had made. 5. What may students at Grady College get from The Echo? A. Skills for running newspapers B. Work experience as a reporter. C. Donations to continue their education. D. Chances to study famous newspapers. 6. Why does Johnston place importance on The Echo? A. It has a long history. B. It offers fun to natives. C. It unites the local people. D. It is owned by his family. 7. What is the best title for the text? A. Newspapers are dying B. A county saves a newspaper C. Friends help out a man in need D. A project breathes new life into a county C Many children try to make their parents proud. But in some families, a child’s success is always “on show”. Parents want praise from others, and the child may feel like a performer, not a person. The term “peacock parenting” comes from the idea of being “as proud as a peacock”. Here it means a self-centered style of parenting. A peacock parent may show off a “perfect family” in public, yet criticise the child behind closed doors when the child fails to meet high expectations. Over time, the child may learn that love is conditional. They may hide their real feelings, stop exploring their own interests, and start to believe, “I am not worthy.” Experts describe three common signs. The first is psychological control. When the child sets a boundary or feels upset, the parent may say, “You’re too sensitive,” and turn the blame back onto the child. This often creates a sense of guilt. The second is unpredictable mood swings. The parent can be warm one day and cold the next, making the child feel like they are “walking on eggshells”. In adulthood, this may lead to people-pleasing and weak boundaries. The third is role reversal. Some parents fail to provide proper care and attention, or even expect their child to look after them emotionally or physically. As a result, the child may grow up too fast and miss out on a normal childhood. Healing takes time, but it is possible. The first step is to be kinder to yourself and reconnect with your own interests. Supportive friends, groups, or professional help can provide the care that was previously missing. Clear boundaries can also make a relationship safer, and if contact continues to cause harm, limiting contact may be necessary. After all, there are many places to find warmth, and not all of them are under a parent’s roof. 8. What is the purpose of paragraph 1? A. To raise an issue. B. To describe a study. C. To explain the causes. D. To offer the solutions. 9. What does “peacock parenting” in paragraph 2 mainly focus on? A. Public approval. B. Unconditional love. C. Independent growth. D. Honest self-expression. 10. Which sign best matches “role reversal” in paragraph 3? A. The parent praises the child in public. B. The child tries to win others’ approval. C. The parent relies on the child for support. D. The child avoids setting any boundaries. 11. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. Distance ensures safety. B. Self-care is the final step. C. healing requires parental effort. D. Support exists beyond the family. D If you use the internet, you’ve probably heard of a filter bubble (过滤气泡). Internet sites and social media platforms use algorithms (算法) that show you content based on your previous interactions, likes, and shares. Over time, this creates a filter bubble where you only see content that agrees with your interests and beliefs, which serves to convince you that your beliefs are true. But what you might not know is that in similar fashion, your brain has several mechanisms to filter information, creating personal filter bubbles that deeply shape how you live your life. Self-created filter bubbles happen through various cognitive processes, and they have multiple consequences. They shape your experience of what’s happening by forming a lens (镜片) through which you see and interpret the world. On the internet, because things are being presented based on past user history, no two people get the same results when they search for something on the internet or open their news feed. In real life, no two people are experiencing an event or seeing a situation in the exact same way, because we all bring our own past experiences and biases (偏见) to situations, causing us to process them differently. Filter bubbles can cause you to stay stuck in self-created and often self-limiting patterns of thought and behavior. If you’ve ever wondered why change is so hard, it’s because your mental filter bubbles make it difficult to see different possibilities. If you hold the belief that you’ re not someone who can have a high-paying job, you won’t look for one and you’ll only seek out and see jobs that match up with what you think you’re worth. Filter bubbles can also prevent critical thinking and can lead to a limited and biased view of the world, where people don’t consider alternative viewpoints and don’t engage with others outside of their own circles. When we only consume information that confirms our preexisting beliefs and values, we don’t question the truth of that information or properly evaluate the evidence. While you can’t prevent your brain from creating selective filter bubbles, you can become more aware so that you don’t have to be limited or trapped by them. 12. What can we learn about filter bubbles? A. They shape our interpretations of the world. B. They have changed the way we view ourselves. C. They are frequent occurrences and have little effect on us. D. They assist us in making friends with like-minded individuals. 13. How do filter bubbles impact individuals’ ability to embrace change? A. They facilitate open-mindedness and flexibility. B. They make individuals resistant to new opportunities. C. They help individuals adapt quickly to new situations. D. They prevent individuals from successfully securing a job. 14. What might the author continue talking about? A. Examples of creating filter bubbles. B. Barriers to overcoming filter bubbles. C. Ways of escaping from filter bubbles. D. Benefits of recognizing filter bubbles. 15. What does the text mainly talk about? A. The dangers of bias in information consumption. B. The influence of past experiences on our worldview. C. The benefits of social media algorithms on our mind. D. The impact of filter bubbles on shaping our perception. 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。 Getting along with people can be tough. ___16___ Accept human nature. Humans make mistakes. People aren’t always nice. They also have all of the problems that you have in your life. ___17___ This is important to remember when you’ re trying to get along with people who are very difficult or seem to be ignoring you; everyone is just doing the best that they can. ___18___ People are all very different: that’s what makes life interesting. And just like people are all different, the world is also very complex. Every situation is different, always. Just because someone doesn’t make the choice that you would make or just because they take a less efficient or smart path to get where they’re going doesn’t make them wrong. Practice forgiveness. ___19___ Sometimes you just have to stop and give people the benefit of the doubt (to believe someone even though you are not sure whether what the person is saying is true). They might really be sorry or they might really not know that what they did was bad. You have to forgive them so that you can move on to happier feelings. Do something together. ___20___ You can work together on a project for school or work. You can also try a new activity together. These activities will give you more to talk about and lots of chances to interact and get to know each other. A. Think about what your words really say. B. Respect that there are lots of valid choices. C. The following are some suggestions that can help you in some way. D. Everyone is dealing with their own set of problems. E. Doing things together is a great way to bond with people and make friends. F. Forgive people when they do make mistakes. G. Even when someone’s making you mad, thank them for their effort to help or their suggestions. 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和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Last year, I started the journey of being a remote product designer. The thought of a ___21___schedule, a comfortable home office, and the escape from the crowded public transport was incredibly ___22___. The first few weeks were filled with a long-lost feeling of ___23___. However, the ___24___ of working from home gradually set in. I had started my day with the best intentions, promising myself quick breaks and regular ___25___. But deadlines, endless emails, and virtual meetings ___26___ me to my computer throughout the day, leaving me little time to ___27___. Gone were the short walks to a colleague’s desk and the quick lunchtime walks around the office complex. Finally, my world was ___28___ to the walls of my home, my steps ___29___ in mere meters rather than kilometers. One day, I tried ____30____ one of my favorite dresses and it wasn’t passing through my waist at all. Glancing at myself in the mirror, I saw a ____31____ person carrying extra weight, rather than someone enjoying freedom. The ____32____ of work and personal life had left me feeling like I was a never ending motion machine. Incident marked the ____33____ of a journey of self-discovery. I made up my mind that I needed a(n) ____34____ not just for my waistline but for my overall well-being. It was a promise to put my physical and mental health first, and a commitment that I could ____35____ control over my life and my body. 21. A. tight B. regular C. flexible D. full 22. A. appealing B. amusing C. challenging D. disturbing 23. A. direction B. security C. freedom D. responsibility 24. A. duties B. rewards C. expectations D. problems 25. A. visits B. emails C. updates D. stretches 26. A. tied B. inspired C. guided D. introduced 27. A. reply B. relax C. react D. read 28. A. related B. extended C. limited D. exposed 29. A. counted B. repeated C. watched D. followed 30. A. tidying up B. fitting into C. putting aside D. getting back 31. A. lazy B. tired C. rude D. mad 32. A. value B. expansion C. balance D. mix 33. A. distance B. memory C. beginning D. training 34. A. promise B. alleviation C. answer D. change 35. A. regain B. ease C. remove D. maintain 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）或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Richfield Museum of Fine Art is proud to present our new exhibition, “From Shang to Qing: Chinese Art Through the Ages”. Our goal is ____36____(display) the Chinese artistic genius from ancient times. The highlight of this exhibition is the painting Clearing After Snow on a Mountain Pass, one of the great works of Tang Yin. Tang gained ____37____ (recognize) as one of the greatest artists in China. This painting, ____38____ (show) high mountains, trees and houses covered in snow, was made with extraordinary skill. Though it is over 500 years old, it looks as fresh and full of life as the day it ____39____(create). Also of primary note ____40____(be) a collection of nearly 100 bronze objects from the Shang Dynasty. While the artists who made these great works are not known, they showed great skill in creating these beautiful pieces.____41____ is thought that some of the items on display come from the collection of Emperor Qianlong, one of the ____42____(admire) of Shang Dynasty bronze. Finally, we have many fine examples of Tang dynasty sculptures. Buddhism didn't begin to show expansion until the seventh century ,____43____trade along the Silk Road also boomed. Chinese sculpture thus found itself highly____44____(influence) by Buddhist art. This is just a small taste of ____45____is in store for you in this exhibition. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假如你是学生会主席李华，请你围绕“保护环境，低碳生活”为主题，写一封英语倡议书，旨在号召大家积极采取行动，践行低碳生活（low-carbon life）。内容包括： 1. 保护环境的重要性； 2. 如何低碳生活； 3. 发出倡议。 注意： 1. 词数80左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear fellow students, _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 “What is your name? ” is a question most frequently asked when people meet for the first time. But for me, it was the first challenge I encountered as an international student in Ireland. The pronunciation system of the Chinese language is quite different from that of English. For native speakers of English, some Chinese words are rather difficult to pronounce. My given name Qiuyu (秋雨), for instance, happened to be a great challenge for many of them. Every time I gave a self-introduction, I had to explain how to pronounce my name at least five times, yet they still could not say it the way I did. Once in a lecture, the professor tried repeating my name after me over and over in front of thirty classmates. I really did not know whether I should continue correcting him or simply drop the matter. I feared that my classmates might grow tired of my efforts or even lose patience with me. After all, I did care about how others would think of me. I realized that if I didn’t stop, the entire lecture would be ruined. “It’s okay, professor,” I shrugged (耸肩). The awkward moment ended with the class erupting into laughter. I forced a smile, unsure how to respond further. After that incident, I stopped acting as a “Chinese teacher.” Instead of correcting others when they were struggling to pronounce my name, I just smiled and nodded approvingly. This approach spared me the discomfort of having to over-explain. However, I soon found that by doing so, I might be losing something more important: the opportunity to share a small part of my cultural identity. 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。 In a class discussion, I was invited to explain the meaning of my name. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Many of my classmates got interested and came up to me after class. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $