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听力考试正式开始。Hi, do you know where the history books are? I'm sure they used to be up here on the fifth floor. have been moved to the ground floor right next to the geography books. Oh, I climb, ed, up all those stairs for nothing. thanks. Anyway, hi, do you know where the history books are? I'm sure they used to be up here on the fifth floor. They have been moved to the ground floor right next to the geography books. Oh, I climb, ed, up all those stairs for nothing. thanks. anyway. Listen to the next question. Congratulations on being selected as team leader for the soccer match. Alex, thanks. I'm a bit nervous about the responsibility, but i'm honor that my teammates trust me. I'll do my best. Congratulations on being selected as team leader for the soccer match. Alex, thanks. I'm a bit nervous about the responsibility, but i'm honor that my teammates trust me, i'll do my best. Listen to the next question. I'm not sure if I understand. Are you asking about my career plans? yes. In other words, what are your goals for the next few years? Well, first, i'd like to get some work experience with the company like yours in a couple of years, I planned to study for a higher degree part time. I'm not sure if I understand. Are you asking about my career plans? yes. In other words. what are your goals for the next few years? Well, first, i'd like to get some work experience with the company like yours. In a couple of years, I planned to study for a higher degree, part time. Listen to the next . question. You look a bit upset. What's wrong? I went over the wrong units. I'm afraid i'll get to see this time. I didn't do well in IT either. Many of the questions were just too hard. You look a bit upset. What's wrong? I went over . the wrong units. I'm afraid i'll get to see this time. I didn't do well in IT either. Many of the questions were just too hard. Listen to the next question. I didn't realize this job was going to be so hard. I don't think i'm fit . for this job. Come on, max. At least you have a steady income considering how tough the economy is. I didn't realize this job was going to be so hard. I don't think i'm fit for this job. Come on, max. At least you have a steady income considering how tough the economy is. Listen to the next question. When is easter this year? Um sunday, the nights of April. why I can never remember. Some years it's in march. Some years it's in April. Why can IT be the same each year like Christmas? Well, it's one of those festivals that based on the lunar calendar rather than the solar calendar, just like the chinese new year. Oh, I see. Does your family do anything to celebrate easter? My dad always makes delicious food. Yeah, i'll be attending my family's big party this year and having a great time with my family. My mom always does an the egg hunt for my nieces and news. oh, nice. The game is the best part of the festival. The chocolate eggs. Did you believe in the easter rabbit when you were a kid? Of course, it's pretty crazy when you think about IT, a huge magic rabbit that delivers eggs. Rabbits don't even lay eggs. I know, but the little kids I love IT they get so excited. When is easter this year? Um sunday, the nights of April. why I can never remember some years it's in march. Some years is in April. Why can not be the same each year like Christmas? Well. it's one of those festivals that's based on the lunar calendar rather than the solar calendar, just like the chinese new year. Oh, I see. Does your family do anything to celebrate easter? My dad always makes delicious food. Yeah, i'll be attending my family's big party this year and having a great time with my family. My mom always does an easter egg hunt for my nieces and nephews. Oh, nice. The game is the best part of the festival. The chocolate eggs. Did you believe in the easter rabbit when you were a kid? Of course. it's pretty crazy when you think about IT, a huge magic rabbit that delivers eggs. Rabbits don't even lay eggs. I know, but the little kids love IT. They get so excited. Listen to the next question. Thank you all for coming to this community meeting about the proposed expansion of the Miller street parking lot. We're here to listen to your feedback. sir. You had your hand up. Yes, thank you. I'm john. I live on oak avenue, which borders the lot. My main concern is the loss of Green space. The plan calls for the removal of twelve mature of trees that provide crucial shape and habitat for birds. Surely in this day in age, we can find a more environmentally sensitive solution than simply paving over a growth of healthy trees. I understand your concern, mr. davies. The need for additional parking is real, but perhaps we can explore a modify design. What if we used a premium paving system that allows water to reach the roots of the remaining trees? We might not be able to save all twelve, but we could potentially integrate the lot around the most significant ones, preserving they cannot be. That would be a significant improvement. I like to see that option studied seriously noted. We will include your suggestion in the request for a tree survey in the official minutes. The project team will need to evaluate the feasibility and cost. Thank you all for coming to this community meeting about the proposed expansion of the Miller street parking lot. We're here to listen to your feedback. sir. You had your hand up. Yes, thank you. I'm john. I live on o avenue, which borders the lot. My main concern is the loss of Green space. The plan calls for the removal of twelve mature of trees that provide crucial shape and habitat for birds. Surely in this day in age, we can find a more environmentally sensitive solution than simply paving over a growth of healthy trees. I understand your concern, mr. davies. The need for additional parking is real, but perhaps we can explore a modify design. What if we used a premium paving system that allows water to reach the roots of the remaining trees? We might not be able to save all twelve, but we could potentially integrate the lot around the most significant ones. Preserving they cannot be. That would be a significant improvement. I'd like to see that option studied . seriously noted. We will include your suggestion and the request for a tree survey in the official minutes. The project team, i'll need to evaluate the feasibility and cost. Listen to the next question. mister davies. I understand your looking to plan a trip that includes your parents, your Young children and yourselves. That's a wonderful idea. Yes, we want to create some special memories together. The chAllenge is finding a destination and activities that work for everyone. My parents are in their seventies, but active, and the kids are five and eight. That's exactly what I specialize in. The key is baLance. Let's start by listing. Everyone's must have an absolute no gas. For example, do your parents have any mobility restrictions we should consider? Are the kids had ventures? Readers. my dad uses a cane for long walks, so very steep hikes are out. The kids are okay with food as long as there's pasta or pizza as a backup. perfect. That's very helpful for our next meeting. I'll put together a few destination options that off for a mix of easy sightseeing, kid friendly attractions and good access for your father. We'll also look at hotels with connecting rooms or sweets. Mister davies, I understand your looking to plan a trip that includes your parents, your Young children and yourselves. That's a wonderful idea. Yes, we want to create some special memories together. The chAllenge is finding a destination and activities that work for everyone. My parents are in their seventies, but active, and the kids are five and eight. That's exactly what I specialize in. The key is baLance. Let's start by listing. Everyone's must have an absolute no gas. For example, do your parents have any mobility restrictions we should consider? Are the kids had adventurous readers? My dad uses the cane for long walks, so very steep hikes are out. The kids are okay with food as long as there's pasta or pizza as a backup. perfect. That's very helpful for our next meeting. I'll put together a few destination options that offer a mix of easy sightseeing, kid friendly attractions and good access for your father. We'll also look at hotels with connecting rooms or sweets. Listen to the next question. Good morning, everyone. We've got great news for you, boy. State university offers a number of summer camps to help kids learn all summer long. No matter if your child is five years old or already in high school, we have the perfect camp. First of is our summer youth sports camp. IT is a great choice for kids aged five to fourteen. We design courses to help children learn the skills needed to participate in a variety of sports and physical activities. We also organize friendly team competitions every afternoon. Next for dance lovers, we have our summer dance camp. Students in this camp can improve their skills and gain performing experience. This summer camp is designed for students age twelve and older with dance experience. IT includes daily classes and practice with talk dance teachers, and don't forget about our music camp. IT offers various music workshops where students will even get the chance to write their own songs. To sum up, these summer camps offer kids a unique chance to develop their skills, increase their knowledge and have fun. We can't wait to see all the kids jump in, learn and laugh their way through an amazing summer. Good morning, everyone. We've got great news for you, boys. Y state university offers a number of summer camps to help kids learn all summer long. No matter if your child is five years old or already in high school, we have the perfect camp. First step is on our summer youth sports camp. IT is a great choice for kids aged five to fourteen. We design courses to help children learn the skills needed to participate in a variety of sports and physical activities. We also organize friendly team competitions every afternoon. Next for dance lovers, we have our summer dance camp. Students in this camp can improve their skills and gain performing experience. This summer camp is designed for students age twelve and older with dance experience. IT includes daily classes and practice with top dance teachers. And don't forget about our music camp. IT offers various music workshops where students will even get the chance to write their own songs. To sum up, these summer camps offer kids a unique chance to develop their skills, increase their knowledge and have fun. We can't wait to see all the kids jump in, learn and laugh their way through an amazing summer. 听力部分到此结束。 西北附中期中测试2025-2026学年下学期 高二英语试题 注意事项： 1．本试题共8页，满分120分，时间120分钟． 2．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、班级和准考证号填写在答题卡上． 3．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑．如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标好．回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效． 4．考试结束后，监考员将答题卡按顺序收回，装袋整理；试题不回收试题 第I卷（选择题 75分） 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will the man probably do next? A. Borrow some geography books. B. Climb to the fifth floor. C. Go downstairs. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: Hi, do you know where the history books are? I’m sure they used to be up here on the fifth floor. W: They’ve been moved to the ground floor. Right next to the geography books. M: Oh…I climbed up all those stairs for nothing. Thanks, anyway! 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How does Alex mainly feel about being the team leader? A. Terribly proud. B. A bit dissatisfied. C. Extremely stressed. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: Congratulations on being selected as team leader for the soccer match, Alex! M: Thanks! I’m a bit nervous about the responsibility, but I’m honored that my teammates trust me. I’ll do my best! 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the man probably doing? A. Having a class. B. Doing a part-time job. C. Attending an interview. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: I’m not sure if I understand. Are you asking about my career plans? W: Yes. In other words, what are your goals for the next few years? M: Well, first, I’d like to get some work experience with a company like yours. In a couple of years, I plan to study for a higher degree part-time. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers talking about? A. A difficult question. B. A wrong answer. C. An exam. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: You look a bit upset. What’s wrong? M: I went over the wrong units. I’m afraid I’ll get a C this time. W: I didn’t do well in it either. Many of the questions were just too hard. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What should the man do according to the woman? A. Take a break. B. Cherish the job. C. Save money. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: I didn’t realize this job was going to be so hard. I don’t think I’m fit for this job. W: Come on, Max. At least you have a steady income, considering how tough the economy is. 第二节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What confuses the man about the festival? A. The origin. B. The changing dates. C. The way to celebrate it. 7. What will the man do to celebrate the festival this year? A. Play a game. B. Make delicious food. C. Have fun with family members. 8. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. The ways to observe Chinese New Year. B. The differences between the two festivals. C. The details about a traditional Western festival. 【答案】6. B 7. C 8. C 【解析】 【原文】M: When is Easter this year? W: Um...Sunday the 9th of April. Why? M: I can never remember! Some years it’s in March; some years it’s in April. Why can’t it be the same each year, like Christmas? W: Well, it’s one of those festivals that’s based on the lunar calendar, rather than the solar calendar, just like the Chinese New Year. M: Oh, I see. W: Does your family do anything to celebrate Easter? My dad always makes delicious food. M: Yeah. I’ll be attending my family’s big party this year, and having a great time with my family. My mom always does an Easter egg hunt for my nieces and nephews. W: Oh, nice! The game is the best part of the festival...the chocolate eggs! Did you believe in the Easter Rabbit when you were a kid? M: Of course! W: It’s pretty crazy when you think about it. A huge magic rabbit that delivers eggs? Rabbits don’t even lay eggs! M: I know! But the little kids love it. They get so excited. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 9. What is the purpose of the meeting? A. To plan a community gardening event. B. To discuss the design of a new park. C. To address concerns about a construction project. 10. What is the man’s key objection to the current plan? A. It will increase traffic congestion. B. It removes too many mature trees. C. It does not include enough parking space. 11. What alternative does the woman propose? A. Using a different, less disruptive construction method. B. Relocating the project to a different site entirely. C. Selecting a different species of trees to plant. 12. What is the likely outcome of the meeting? A. The project will be canceled. B. The man’s concerns will be recorded for review. C. A vote will be taken immediately. 【答案】9. C 10. B 11. A 12. B 【解析】 【原文】W: ...Thank you all for coming to this community meeting about the proposed expansion of the Miller Street parking lot. We’re here to listen to your feedback. Sir, you had your hand up? M: Yes, thank you. I’m John, I live on Oak Avenue, which borders the lot. My main concern is the loss of green space. The plan calls for the removal of twelve mature oak trees that provide crucial shade and habitat for birds. Surely, in this day and age, we can find a more environmentally sensitive solution than simply paving over a grove of healthy trees? W: I understand your concern, Mr. Davies. The need for additional parking is real, but perhaps we can explore a modified design. What if we used a permeable paving system that allows water to reach the roots of the remaining trees? We might not be able to save all twelve, but we could potentially integrate the lot around the most significant ones, preserving the canopy cover. M: That would be a significant improvement. I’d like to see that option studied seriously. W: Noted. We will include your suggestion and the request for a tree survey in the official minutes. The project team will need to evaluate the feasibility and cost. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. Why is the man seeing a travel agent? A. To plan a honeymoon. B. To organize a family reunion trip. C. To book a multi-generational vacation. 14. What is the agent’s first step in planning? A. Setting a budget. B. Surveying interests. C. Checking availability. 15. What does the man find challenging about traveling with his family? A. Agreeing on activities. B. Managing different diets. C. Accommodating various mobility levels. 16. What will the agent do before their next meeting? A. Create sample itineraries. B. Contact potential hotels. C. Research accessible tours. 【答案】13. C 14. B 15. C 16. A 【解析】 【原文】W: Mr. Davies, I understand you’re looking to plan a trip that includes your parents, your young children, and yourselves. That’s a wonderful idea. M: Yes, we want to create some special memories together. The challenge is finding a destination and activities that work for everyone. My parents are in their 70s but active, and the kids are 5 and 8. W: That’s exactly what I specialize in. The key is balance. Let’s start by listing everyone’s must-haves and absolute no-gos. For example, do your parents have any mobility restrictions we should consider? Are the kids adventurous eaters? M: My dad uses a cane for long walks, so very steep hikes are out. The kids are okay with food as long as there’s pasta or pizza as a backup! W: Perfect. That’s very helpful. For our next meeting, I’ll put together a few destination options that offer a mix of easy sightseeing, kid-friendly attractions, and good access for your father. We’ll also look at hotels with connecting rooms or suites. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. Who are the intended listeners? A. Kids. B. Teachers. C. Parents. 18. How many camps are mentioned? A. 3. B. 2. C. 1. 19. What can kids do in Summer Dance Camp? A. Join team competitions. B. Create their own works. C. Practice with top teachers. 20. What is the purpose of the speech? A. To explain camp rules. B. To introduce summer camps. C. To lecture on camp activities. 【答案】17. C 18. A 19. C 20. B 【解析】 【原文】M: Good morning, everyone. We’ve got great news for you. Boise State University offers a number of summer camps to help kids learn all summer long. No matter if your child is five years old or already in high school, we have the perfect camp. First up is our Summer Youth Sports Camp. It is a great choice for kids aged five to 14. We design courses to help children learn the skills needed to participate in a variety of sports and physical activities. We also organize friendly team competitions every afternoon. Next, for dance lovers, we have our Summer Dance Camp. Students in this camp can improve their skills and gain performing experience. This summer camp is designed for students aged 12 and older with dance experience. It includes daily classes and practice with top dance teachers. And don’t forget about our Music Camp. It offers various music workshops, where students will even get the chance to write their own songs. To sum up, these summer camps offer kids a unique chance to develop their skills, increase their knowledge and have fun. We can’t wait to see all the kids jump in, learn and laugh their way through an amazing summer. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Travel information for inbound tourists — from the experts’ talks Visa In 2024, China broadened its unilateral visa-free policy to include 38 countries, allowing a stay of up to 30 days. The country has been welcoming global travelers with open arms, as it further optimizes tourism policies, including the 240-hour visa-free transit option to 54 countries since Dec. 17, 2024. Go on the National Immigration Administration official website ( https://en.nia.gov.cn ) for the detailed lists. Language Many destinations and transportation systems are posting English-language or even multilingual signage. Technologies like AI are fulfilling the functions of translation. With mobile translation applications, it will be easier for visitors to get around. DeepSeek, an AI tool available on multiple websites and mobile apps, will always offer answers to questions like the historical background on any tourist attraction. Always feel free to ask passersby, because Chinese people are known for their hospitality. Currency and payment Payment in China is highly digitalized, thus new measures have improved those mobile payment platforms’ capabilities to link to international credit cards. More hotels are buying readers for international credit cards; please check before you transact. Platforms such as Alipay offer options for inbound visitors to board the Beijing subways with Mastercard. And there is also traditional cash and banks for your service. Traveling plan Some trip-planning AI platforms offer real-time info on flights, transportation, attractions and the like. There’s also one called Kayak, which, besides providing travel tips, integrates local car-hailing service Didi or others. Or, visitors may check the hashtag for “China Travel” on social media like YouTube, TikTok and Instagram for more information as the optimized visa policies have already attracted many to experience China, several of whom are happy to share. Tickets Many cities have launched measures that enable foreigners to use passports onsite to get tickets for some top destinations, like the Forbidden City in Beijing and Terracotta Warriors in Xi’ an, Shaanxi province. Check the official websites of your destination for updated ticket information. So download a map in English (or in your language), and enjoy China Travel! 21. How long can tourists from visa-free countries stay in China? A. 15 days. B. 30 days. C. 10 days. D. 54 days. 22. What is DeepSeek able to help tourists do? A. Book and rent a car ride. B. Translate and explain history. C. Connect international cards. D. Check visa-free lists. 23. What can be inferred about payment in China from the text? A. Cash is no longer accepted anywhere. B. International cards cannot be used in China. C. It is becoming more accessible to foreigners. D. Only Alipay supports foreign tourists in China. 【答案】21. B 22. B 23. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要讲述了入境中国游客的旅行实用指南，从签证、语言沟通、支付、行程规划、门票五个方面，介绍了最新的便利政策和实用出行信息，方便外国游客来华旅行。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章Visa部分内容“In 2024, China broadened its unilateral visa-free policy to include 38 countries, allowing a stay of up to 30 days.(2024年，中国扩大了单方面免签政策的适用范围，新增了38个国家，允许停留时间最长可达30天。)”可知，中国对38个国家的单方面免签政策允许游客最长停留30天。故选B项。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章Language部分“Technologies like AI are fulfilling the functions of translation.(像人工智能这样的技术正在承担起翻译的功能。)”以及“DeepSeek, an AI tool available on multiple websites and mobile apps, will always offer answers to questions like the historical background on any tourist attraction.(DeepSeek 是一款可在多个网站和移动应用程序上使用的智能工具，它能够为诸如任何旅游景点的历史背景这类问题提供答案。)”可知，AI本身承担翻译功能，因此，作为一款AI工具，DeepSeek可以承担翻译功能；同时DeepSeek可以解答景点历史背景这类问题。故选B项。 【23题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章Currency and payment部分内容“Payment in China is highly digitalized, thus new measures have improved those mobile payment platforms’ capabilities to link to international credit cards. More hotels are buying readers for international credit cards; please check before you transact. Platforms such as Alipay offer options for inbound visitors to board the Beijing subways with Mastercard.(在中国，支付方式已高度数字化，因此出台了新的措施以提升这些移动支付平台与国际信用卡的连接能力。越来越多的酒店正在购置国际信用卡读卡器；在进行交易前请务必确认。像支付宝这样的平台还为入境游客提供了使用万事达卡乘坐北京地铁的选项。)”以及“And there is also traditional cash and banks for your service.(此外，还有传统的现金支付方式和银行服务可供选择。)” 可知，中国推出了很多新措施，优化移动支付绑定国际信用卡的服务，更多酒店配备国际卡读卡器，同时也保留现金服务。由此推知，支付服务对入境游客越来越方便友好。故选C项。 B Curt Carter, Indiana University’s head football coach, has led a remarkable turnaround this season, taking the historically struggling team Hoosiers to the edge of a national championship, which has captured the attention of the entire United States. The 64-year-old coach’s latest achievement has established his status as one of college football’s most remarkable turnaround artists, and it is a follow-up to a lesser-known miracle he engineered over a decade ago at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) — a far smaller school. Carter’s head coaching journey began at IUP in 2011, where he took over a Division II team that had slipped into an average level. It would be his job to restore the team to its best. With previous skills gained as an assistant at the University of Alabama, he quickly built a professional culture and a winning system. He set high standards for the team, such as requiring his players to adjust their shirts before running through their first practice drills and asking the team to gather after practice to reflect on their wins and mistakes. Within two years, the team was dominating opponents and claiming a conference championship. What set that early success apart, however, was the challenge of limited resources at IUP. Unlike at Alabama — where his primary role was recruiting top high school talents with abundant institutional support — Carter was forced to make a tight budget work, carefully evaluating player value and distributing scholarships strategically. “That experience was a pivotal dry run,” Carter told reporters yesterday. “Every decision I made there prepared me to handle the complex team building and player development challenges in college football.” “What makes Carter special is that he doesn’t just win — he learns, evolves, and applies those lessons anywhere,” a college football insider told the reporter. “We’re eager to see what more he can achieve with the Hoosiers and where his coaching journey will take him next.” 24. What can we learn about the Hoosiers before Carter took charge? A. It had a number of star players. B. It had abundant financial support. C. It had just won a championship. D. It had long been an ordinary state. 25. What was the key to Carter’s success at IUP? A. His school’s support. B. His strict requirements. C. His team’s capability. D. His sufficient resources. 26. What does the underlined phrase “a pivotal dry run” in Paragraph 4 probably mean? A. A failed attempt. B. A vital practice. C. A formal contest. D. A tough challenge. 27. What is the main purpose of the article? A. To report Carter’s success and the reasons. B. To compare different college football teams. C. To show Carter’s background and character. D. To compare Carter’s work at two universities. 【答案】24. D 25. B 26. B 27. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了印第安纳大学足球教练柯特·卡特(Curt Carter)如何带领球队实现惊人逆转，并分析其成功背后的原因。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Curt Carter, Indiana University’s head football coach, has led a remarkable turnaround this season, taking the historically struggling team Hoosiers to the edge of a national championship, which has captured the attention of the entire United States. (印第安纳大学足球主教练柯特·卡特(Curt Carter)本赛季带领球队实现了惊人的逆转，将历史上一直苦苦挣扎的印第安纳大学队(Hoosiers)带到了全国冠军的边缘，这吸引了全美国的关注)”可知，在Carter接手之前，Hoosiers长期表现普通。故选D项。 【25题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“He set high standards for the team, such as requiring his players to adjust their shirts before running through their first practice drills and asking the team to gather after practice to reflect on their wins and mistakes. (他为球队设定了高标准，比如要求球员在第一次训练前整理好球衣，并要求球队在训练后集合，反思他们的胜利和错误)”可知，Carter在IUP成功的关键在于他的严格要求。故选B项。 【26题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第四段“Every decision I made there prepared me to handle the complex team building and player development challenges in college football. (我在那里做的每一个决定都让我准备好应对大学足球中复杂的团队建设和球员发展挑战)”可知，Carter认为在IUP的经历是重要的实践，原文中“That experience was a pivotal dry run. (那段经历是a pivotal dry run)”中的“a pivotal dry run”意思就是“A vital practice (一次重要的实践)”。故选B项。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。根据全文内容，尤其是第一段“Curt Carter, Indiana University’s head football coach, has led a remarkable turnaround this season, taking the historically struggling team Hoosiers to the edge of a national championship, which has captured the attention of the entire United States. (印第安纳大学足球主教练柯特·卡特(Curt Carter)本赛季带领球队实现了惊人的逆转，将历史上一直苦苦挣扎的印第安纳大学队(Hoosiers)带到了全国冠军的边缘，这吸引了全美国的关注)”和最后一段““What makes Carter special is that he doesn’t just win — he learns, evolves, and applies those lessons anywhere,” a college football insider told the reporter. (“让卡特与众不同的是，他不仅仅是赢——他在任何地方学习、发展和应用这些经验教训，”一位大学足球内幕人士告诉记者)”可知，文章的主要目的是报道Carter的成功及其背后的原因。故选A项。 C One of the primary causes of insomnia and poor sleep quality is negative thinking, as explored in 2023 research in the Journal of Anxiety Disorders. While it may seem harmless at first, persistent negative thoughts gradually increase anxiety levels, placing strain on the brain’s ability to regulate itself effectively. Over time, this can lead to a loss of what we might describe as “intellectual control”. Although we each have one brain, humans effectively operate with two distinct modes of thinking. The first is the intellectual, logical, and rational side of the brain, which allows us to analyse situations calmly and make reasoned decisions. The second is more primitive, and watchful, whose primary function is survival. When anxiety levels rise, the brain automatically shifts control away from the intellectual mind, and into this more primitive mode. This shift is the same automatic response that would occur if we were faced with a genuine threat or emergency. Imagine encountering a hungry, restless polar bear determined to attack you. Your brain would instantly prioritize survival, setting aside logic, and placing your body on high alert. While this response is invaluable in life-threatening situations, it becomes problematic when constantly triggered by negative thinking, stress, or worry. When the brain is operating in this heightened state of readiness, it becomes more negative, obsessive, and constantly alert. As a result, the mind struggles to relax. This makes falling asleep difficult and, even when sleep does occur, the brain often cannot relax deeply enough to process unresolved thoughts, emotions, and feelings. The processing of emotional material primarily takes place during the dreaming phase of sleep, known as rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. During this, the brain files away experiences, regulates emotional responses, and clears mental “backlogs” accumulated during waking hours. However, REM sleep typically accounts for only around 20% of the overall sleep cycle. When someone experiences prolonged anxiety, the brain may attempt to overcompensate by increasing its demand for REM processing. Unfortunately, if this demand becomes excessive, the brain will often wake itself up, rather than remain in REM sleep. This is why many people find themselves wide awake at three o’clock in the morning, feeling restless, anxious, and unable to drift back to sleep. 28. What does the author suggest in paragraph 3 by comparing worry to a polar bear attack? A. Worry is more difficult to control than fear of animals. B. The brain uses the same survival mechanism in both situations. C. Worry helps the brain prepare for possible dangers in advance. D. The brain cannot tell the difference between real and imagined threats. 29. What can be learned about REM sleep? A. It mainly provides the body with deep physical rest and recovery. B. It temporarily shuts down the brain’s responses to external events. C. It strengthens logical thinking and problem-solving while sleeping. D. It helps the brain manage daily experiences and handle emotional challenges. 30. Why do people become fully awake in the middle of the night yet still not emotionally refreshed? A. Because they sleep too long and lose natural alertness. B. Because they do not enter REM sleep during the night. C. Because their brain processes too much emotional material during sleep. D. Because their brain is forcibly awakened by overwhelming processing demands. 31. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. Sleep vs Stress: Why Worry Can Reduce the Quality of Your Rest. B. Sleep vs Survival Mode: Why Your Brain Might Be Battling You at Bedtime. C. Threat vs Daily Worry: Why the Brain Responds as if Danger Were Present. D. REM Sleep vs Anxiety: Why Emotional Processing Is Interrupted During the Night. 【答案】28. B 29. D 30. D 31. B 【解析】 【导语】文章主要解释了负面思维如何通过激活大脑的原始生存模式导致失眠，并揭示了REM睡眠在情绪处理中的作用及焦虑引发夜醒的机制。 【28题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“This shift is the same automatic response that would occur if we were faced with a genuine threat or emergency. Imagine encountering a hungry, restless polar bear determined to attack you. Your brain would instantly prioritize survival, setting aside logic, and placing your body on high alert. (这种转换与我们在面对真实威胁或紧急情况时的自动反应相同。想象一下遇到一只饥饿不安、决意要攻击你的北极熊：你的大脑会立即将生存放在首位，抛开逻辑，让身体进入高度戒备状态)”可知，将忧虑比作北极熊袭击是为了说明大脑在面对忧虑和真实危险时会启动相同的生存机制。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段中“The processing of emotional material primarily takes place during the dreaming phase of sleep, known as rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. During this, the brain files away experiences, regulates emotional responses, and clears mental “backlogs” accumulated during waking hours. (情绪信息的处理主要发生在睡眠的做梦阶段，即快速眼动睡眠期(REM)。在此期间，大脑会归档经历、调节情绪反应，并清除清醒时积累的心理“积压事务”)”可知，REM睡眠帮助大脑处理日常经历和应对情绪挑战。 【30题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“When someone experiences prolonged anxiety, the brain may attempt to overcompensate by increasing its demand for REM processing. Unfortunately, if this demand becomes excessive, the brain will often wake itself up... (当人经历长期焦虑时，大脑会试图通过增加对REM处理的需求来过度补偿。不幸的是，如果这种需求变得过大，大脑常常会自己醒来……)”可知，人们半夜完全清醒是因为大脑被过量的处理需求强行唤醒。 【31题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，文章第二段中“Although we each have one brain, humans effectively operate with two distinct modes of thinking... When anxiety levels rise, the brain automatically shifts control away from the intellectual mind, and into this more primitive mode.(虽然我们每个人都有一个大脑，但人类实际上以两种不同的思维方式运作……当焦虑水平上升时，大脑会自动将控制权从理性思维转移到这种更原始的模式)”指出大脑在焦虑状态下会切换到更原始的生存模式，随后第四段进一步说明这种原始生存模式被持续触发后，会导致大脑难以放松，第六段指出因REM睡眠处理需求过大而将人唤醒。全文围绕“睡眠与生存模式”的冲突展开，解释了大脑为何在休息时与自身对抗。故B项“Sleep vs Survival Mode: Why Your Brain Might Be Battling You at Bedtime(睡眠与生存模式：为什么你的大脑可能在临睡前与你作斗争)”最能概括文章内容，适合作为标题。 D The Spring Festival, traditionally a time for familial reunion and ancestral veneration, has undergone a profound metamorphosis in the digital age. While the red lanterns and dumplings remain symbolic constants, the underlying social dynamics have shifted from physical proximity to virtual connectivity. The ritual of the “New Year’s visit” has largely been supplanted by the instantaneous transmission of digital red packets and algorithmic greetings. This transition reflects a broader societal trend where the “Cowherd” archetype — the figure separated from his beloved by the vast, uncrossable Milky Way — finds a modern parallel in the urban migrant worker or the overseas student. Just as the magpies formed a bridge for the celestial lovers once a year, high-speed rail and 5G networks now serve as the technological magpies, bridging the geographical chasm that separates families. However, critics argue that this digital mediation creates a “virtual intimacy” that lacks the tactile warmth of traditional interaction, potentially eroding the very essence of kinship that the festival was designed to reinforce. The tension between the preservation of agrarian heritage and the embrace of technological modernity remains a defining characteristic of contemporary Chinese celebrations. 32. According to the passage, what is the primary function of technology in the context of the modern Spring Festival? A. To replace traditional food customs with digital alternatives. B. To facilitate a connection that overcomes geographical separation. C. To eliminate the need for ancestral veneration entirely. D. To create a new mythology based on the “Cowherd” archetype. 33. The author mentions the “Cowherd” archetype primarily to A. illustrate the enduring relevance of ancient myths in modern society. B. criticize the lack of romanticism in contemporary urban life. C. draw a parallel between mythical separation and modern physical distance. D. explain the historical origins of the Spring Festival traditions. 34. Which of the following best describes the author's attitude towards “digital red packets”? A. Unreservedly enthusiastic. B. Indifferent and detached. C. Objectively analytical with a hint of concern. D. Strongly critical and dismissive. 35. It can be inferred from the passage that “virtual intimacy” is considered problematic because it A. is too expensive for the average migrant worker. B. fails to provide the physical presence essential to traditional kinship. C. relies too heavily on the 5G network infrastructure. D. encourages people to travel less during the holidays. 【答案】32. B 33. C 34. C 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍数字时代下春节的变迁，科技弥补了地域距离，也带来了传统亲情淡化的争议与思考。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据文中的“Just as the magpies formed a bridge for the celestial lovers once a year, high-speed rail and 5G networks now serve as the technological magpies, bridging the geographical chasm that separates families.(就像喜鹊每年为天上的恋人搭起鹊桥一样，高铁和5G网络如今成为科技鹊桥，跨越分隔家庭的地理鸿沟。)”可知，现代春节中科技的主要作用是帮助人们克服地理距离实现联系。故选B项。 【33题详解】 推理判断题。根据文中的“This transition reflects a broader societal trend where the “Cowherd” archetype — the figure separated from his beloved by the vast, uncrossable Milky Way — finds a modern parallel in the urban migrant worker or the overseas student.(这种转变反映了更广泛的社会趋势：被浩瀚银河隔开的牛郎形象，与现代外出务工人员或留学生形成对应。)”可知，作者提及牛郎是为了将神话中的分离与现代亲人的物理距离作类比。故选C项。 【34题详解】 推理判断题。根据文中的“While the red lanterns and dumplings remain symbolic constants, the underlying social dynamics have shifted from physical proximity to virtual connectivity. The ritual of the “New Year’s visit” has largely been supplanted by the instantaneous transmission of digital red packets and algorithmic greetings. However, critics argue that this digital mediation creates a “virtual intimacy” that lacks the tactile warmth of traditional interaction, potentially eroding the very essence of kinship that the festival was designed to reinforce.(红灯笼和饺子依旧是不变的文化象征，但深层的社会互动模式已从线下相聚转向线上联结。拜年的传统习俗在很大程度上被即时发送的数字红包和算法生成的祝福所取代。然而批评者认为，这种数字媒介营造出的“虚拟亲密”缺乏传统交往的触感温暖，有可能削弱节日本应强化的亲情本质。)”可知，作者既客观陈述了数字红包取代传统拜年的现实变化，也提及了该现象带来的负面争议，态度为客观分析并带有一丝担忧。故选C项。 【35题详解】 推理判断题。根据文中的“However, critics argue that this digital mediation creates a “virtual intimacy” that lacks the tactile warmth of traditional interaction, potentially eroding the very essence of kinship that the festival was designed to reinforce.(然而批评者认为，这种数字媒介营造出的“虚拟亲密”缺乏传统交往的触感温暖，有可能削弱节日本应强化的亲情本质。)”可知，虚拟亲密被认为存在问题，是因为它无法提供传统亲情所必需的面对面真实陪伴。故选B项。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Dara Torres is used to people’s making a big deal about her age. At 41, she became the oldest swimmer to compete in the Olympics. Here are the ways she stays fit. Keep exercising ____36____. “Being healthy is very close to my heart,” Torres said. “A lot of athletes, when they are engaged in a sport for so many years, are so tired and just need a break. But for me personally, I love the inner sense of fulfillment that sport brings, and I also love the outward image it shapes. So exercise is very important to me.” ____37____ When Torres was younger, everything was about aerobic exercise. But she has had knee issues and surgeries in recent years, so she can’t just go out and run anymore. Her two favorite workouts are swimming and The Bar Method, a barre fitness class. The ballet-inspired workout focuses on buttock (臀部) and legs. ____38____. Don’t stress if you miss a workout Torres used to be obsessive about getting her workout in, even if it was late at night and she felt tired. Now, she doesn’t worry that much if she misses a day of exercise. ____39____. The rest time often helps her muscles recover faster, so she comes back to her next workout with more energy. Focus on breath and mood while exercising Torres emphasizes paying close attention to breath and mood during workouts. When swimming or doing The Bar Method, she adjusts her breathing in time with the movements. ____40____. If she feels frustrated or tired during her exercise, she pauses briefly to adjust her mood, knowing a positive state helps her get the most out of each session. A. Work out every part of your body B. Let your exercise routine progress C. She can release her anger and stress D. Torres finds regular workouts essential to her health E. She thinks people have to give the body a bit of a break F. This not only boosts her performance but also calms her mind G. It’s new for Torres as swimming heavily engages the shoulders 【答案】36. D 37. B 38. G 39. E 40. F 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了奥运游泳选手达拉·托雷斯在41岁时保持健康的几种方法，包括坚持锻炼、适时调整锻炼方式、允许自己偶尔休息以及关注运动时的呼吸和情绪。 【36题详解】 上文“Keep exercising (坚持锻炼)”是本段小标题。下文通过引用托雷斯的话“Being healthy is very close to my heart(保持健康是我的头等大事)”和“But for me personally, I love the inner sense of fulfillment that sport brings, and I also love the outward image it shapes. So exercise is very important to me.(但就我个人而言，我喜欢运动带来的内在成就感，我也喜欢它塑造的外在形象。所以锻炼对我来说很重要)”强调运动对托雷斯身心的重要性。D选项“Torres finds regular workouts essential to her health (托雷斯认为定期锻炼对她的健康至关重要)”作为段落首句，直接点明本段核心观点，既是对小标题的展开，也自然引出下文的具体阐述，上下文语意连贯。故选D项。 【37题详解】 下文“When Torres was younger, everything was about aerobic exercise. But she has had knee issues and surgeries in recent years, so she can’t just go out and run anymore. Her two favorite workouts are swimming and The Bar Method, a barre fitness class. (托雷斯年轻时，一切都围绕着有氧运动。但近年来她的膝盖出现了问题并接受了手术，所以她不能再像以前那样出去跑步了。她现在最喜欢的两种锻炼方式是游泳和“芭蕾把杆健身法”，一种芭蕾把杆健身课程)”描述了托雷斯锻炼方式随年龄和身体状况变化而调整的过程。B选项“Let your exercise routine progress (让你的锻炼计划与时俱进)”作为本段小标题，精准概括了下文核心思想：锻炼计划应随个人情况动态调整。故选B项。 【38题详解】 上文“Her two favorite workouts are swimming and The Bar Method, a barre fitness class. The ballet-inspired workout focuses on buttock (臀部) and legs. (她现在最喜欢的两种锻炼方式是游泳和“芭蕾把杆健身法”，一种芭蕾把杆健身课程。这项受芭蕾启发的训练主要锻炼臀部和腿部)”介绍了她当前主要的两项运动及其侧重点。G选项“It’s new for Torres as swimming heavily engages the shoulders (这对托雷斯来说是项新尝试，因为游泳主要锻炼的是肩部)”中“It”指代上文的“芭蕾把杆训练”。该选项通过指出这项训练对她而言是“新的”，并与主要锻炼肩部的游泳形成对比，解释了为何需要这项新训练来锻炼不同肌群。故选G项。 【39题详解】 上文“Now, she doesn’t worry that much if she misses a day of exercise. (现在，如果她错过了一天的锻炼，她也不会太担心)”描述了她对偶尔中断锻炼的放松态度。下文“The rest time often helps her muscles recover faster, so she comes back to her next workout with more energy. (休息时间往往有助于她的肌肉更快恢复，因此她可以以更充沛的精力投入下一次锻炼)”解释了休息的益处。E选项“She thinks people have to give the body a bit of a break (她认为人们必须给身体一点休息的时间)”位于两者之间，解释了态度转变的理念(身体需要休息)，并为下文的益处说明提供了逻辑前提，形成完整论述链。故选E项。 【40题详解】 上文“When swimming or doing The Bar Method, she adjusts her breathing in time with the movements. (游泳或做芭蕾把杆训练时，她会根据动作及时调整呼吸)”描述了她调整呼吸的做法。F选项“This not only boosts her performance but also calms her mind (这不仅提升了她的表现，也让她心绪平静)”承接上文，说明调整呼吸的作用，上下文语意连贯。故选F项。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 The leather jacket is age-worn and soft. I found it ____41____ in the window of a shop in Brighton, England. I was there to deliver a talk at an international conference, a PhD student eager to ____42____ a name for herself and waiting for her career life to ____43____. The jacket became my ____44____ one — I wore it everywhere I went. I was always quite determined then. I had a five-year plan and was sticking to it! I was a woman who couldn’t ____45____ time to visit her grandmother, who ____46____ missed her nieces’ and nephews’ birthday parties, and who left and didn’t look back. There was a(n) ____47____ that happened a few years into the five-year plan, when things were going well, and items were successfully being ticked off the list. Each time one goal post was ____48____, another took its place. One day I started to ____49____ whether it would result in any real ______50______ other than an unshakable ability to give up everything else along the way. I realized I didn’t want the same things anymore. The jacket moved to the back of the ______51______. Seven years later, as I stand in front of my wardrobe filled with ______52______ clothes I couldn’t part with, I don’t know what to do with the jacket. I take it out and let it fall heavily on the bed. Yet, despite its uselessness and how much space it ______53______, at the last moment I ______54______ the leather jacket to the wardrobe. I think it will always stand for a part of myself that I’m not quite willing to give up forever- that ______55______, motivated woman. 41. A. fading B. reflecting C. hanging D. hiding 42. A. take B. make C. share D. pick 43. A. proceed B. protect C. start D. value 44. A. popular B. common C. favourite D. lucky 45. A. keep B. give C. save D. spare 46. A. regularly B. rarely C. desperately D. occasionally 47. A. accident B. change C. challenge D. action 48. A. scored B. set C. reached D. touched 49. A. doubt B. distrust C. imagine D. hesitate 50. A. influence B. success C. experience D. consequence 51. A. dresser B. closet C. wardrobe D. house 52. A. new B. torn C. useless D. plain 53. A. takes up B. fills in C. fights for D. locks up 54. A. refund B. return C. hold D. back 55. A. ambitious B. daring C. imaginative D. engaging 【答案】41. C 42. B 43. C 44. C 45. D 46. A 47. B 48. C 49. A 50. B 51. C 52. C 53. A 54. B 55. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者在英国布莱顿购入一件皮夹克，它见证了作者曾追求事业的雄心，后来作者转变心态不再执着过往目标，但仍留着皮夹克纪念那个有抱负的自己。 【41题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我在英国布莱顿一家商店的橱窗里发现它正挂在那里。A. fading褪色；B. reflecting反射；C. hanging悬挂；D. hiding隐藏。根据下文“in the window of a shop in Brighton, England.”以及常识可知，皮夹克是挂在商店橱窗里的。故选C。 【42题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我去那里是在一个国际会议上发表演讲，作为一名渴望成名的博士生，等待着自己的职业生涯开始。A. take拿；B. make制造；C. share分享；D. pick挑选。根据上文“I was there to deliver a talk at an international conference,”以及语境可知，此处表示作者去发表演讲，渴望成名，make a name for oneself是固定短语，意为“成名，出名”。故选B。 【43题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我去那里是在一个国际会议上发表演讲，作为一名渴望成名的博士生，等待着自己的职业生涯开始。A. proceed继续；B. protect保护；C. start开始；D. value重视。根据上文“I was there to deliver a talk at an international conference, a PhD student eager to ____2____ a name for herself and waiting for her career life to”可知，此处表示作者去发表演讲，渴望成名，等待职业生涯开始。故选C。 【44题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这件夹克成了我最喜欢的一件——我走到哪儿都穿着它。A. popular受欢迎的；B. common常见的；C. favourite最喜欢的；D. lucky幸运的。根据下文“I wore it everywhere I went.”可知，作者走到哪儿都穿这件夹克，说明它是作者最喜欢的。故选C。 【45题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我是一个不能抽出时间去看望祖母的、经常错过侄女和侄子的生日聚会的、离开了就没有回头的女人。A. keep保持；B. give给；C. save拯救；D. spare抽出。根据下文“who ____6____ missed her nieces’ and nephews’ birthday parties, and who left and didn’t look back.”可知，此处表示作者很忙碌，不能抽出时间去看望祖母，spare time to do sth.是固定短语，意为“抽出时间做某事”。故选D。 【46题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：我是一个不能抽出时间去看望祖母的、经常错过侄女和侄子的生日聚会的、离开了就没有回头的女人。A. regularly定期地；B. rarely很少地；C. desperately绝望地；D. occasionally偶尔地。根据上文“I was a woman who couldn’t ____5____ time to visit her grandmother,”可推知，作者很忙，所以此处表示作者会经常错过侄子侄女们的生日聚会。故选A。 【47题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在五年计划的头几年里，当事情进展顺利，清单上的项目都成功完成时，发生了一个变化。A. accident事故；B. change变化；C. challenge挑战；D. action行动。根据下文“I realized I didn’t want the same things anymore.”可知，作者的想法改变了，所以此处表示发生了一个变化。故选B。 【48题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：每次达到一个目标，另一个就会取代它的位置。A. scored得分；B. set设置；C. reached到达，达到；D. touched触摸。根据下文“another took its place.”可知，此处表示达到目标后另一个目标又出现，reach one goal post表示达到一个目标。故选C。 【49题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：有一天，我开始怀疑，除了在过程中放弃其他一切的不屈不挠的能力之外，这是否会带来任何真正的成功。A. doubt怀疑；B. distrust不信任；C. imagine想象；D. hesitate犹豫。根据下文“whether it would result in any real _____10_____ other than an unshakable ability to give up everything else along the way.”可知，作者开始对自己的做法产生怀疑。故选A。 【50题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：有一天，我开始怀疑，除了在过程中放弃其他一切的不屈不挠的能力之外，这是否会带来任何真正的成功。A. influence影响；B. success成功；C. experience经历；D. consequence结果。根据上文“I had a five-year plan and was sticking to it”以及语境可知，作者原本制定了计划并一直坚持，但是现在作者产生了怀疑，这样是否能带来真正的成功。故选B。 【51题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这件夹克被放到了衣柜的后面。A. dresser梳妆台；B. closet壁橱；C. wardrobe衣柜；D. house房子。根据下文“at the last moment I _____14_____ the leather jacket to the wardrobe.”可知，作者将夹克放到了衣柜后面。故选C。 【52题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：七年后，当我站在衣柜前，满是我舍不得的无用衣服时，我不知道该怎么处理这件夹克。A. new新的；B. torn撕破的；C. useless无用的；D. plain朴素的。根据下文“Yet, despite its uselessness and how much space it _____13_____ ,”可知，此处表示作者的无用的衣服。故选C。 【53题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：然而，尽管它没用，还占了很多空间，但在最后一刻，我还是把皮夹克放回了衣柜。A. takes up占据；B. fills in填写；C. fights for为……而战；D. locks up锁上。根据上文“how much space”可知，此处表示夹克占据了很多空间。故选A。 【54题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，尽管它没用，还占了很多空间，但在最后一刻，我还是把皮夹克放回了衣柜。A. refund退款；B. return返回；C. hold握住；D. back后退。根据下文“I think it will always stand for a part of myself that I’m not quite willing to give up forever- that _____15_____ , motivated woman.”可知，作者把皮夹克放回衣柜。故选B。 【55题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我想它永远代表着我内心不愿永远放弃的一部分——那个有抱负的、积极进取的女人。A. ambitious有抱负的；B. daring大胆的；C. imaginative富有想象力的；D. engaging迷人的。根据上文“I was there to deliver a talk at an international conference, a PhD student eager to ____2____ a name for herself and waiting for her career life to ____3____ .”以及“I had a five-year plan and was sticking to it!”可知，作者曾经渴望成名，制定计划并一直坚持，所以此处表示作者是有抱负的。故选A。 第II卷（非选择题 45分） 第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Amazon rainforest, often reverberated as the “lungs of the Earth,” plays a pivotal role in regulating the global climate and maintaining ecological equilibrium. This sprawling verdant expanse acts as a massive carbon sink, sequestering vast quantities of carbon dioxide and mitigating the deleterious effects of climate change. ____56____ (house) an estimated ten percent of the world’s known biodiversity, the Amazon is a reservoir of genetic information that remains largely unexplored by modern science. However, this vital ecosystem is under siege. Rampant deforestation, driven by the insatiable demand for agricultural land and timber, is pushing the rainforest toward a tipping point. Scientists warn that if deforestation continues ____57____ its current trajectory, the Amazon could transform from a lush, humid forest into a dry savanna, a process known as “savannization.” Such a transformation would have catastrophic consequences, ____58____ (release) billions of tons of carbon into the atmosphere and accelerating global warming. The destruction of the Amazon is not merely an environmental tragedy but a violation of the rights of the indigenous peoples who have called it home for millennia. These communities possess an encyclopedic knowledge of the flora and fauna, ____59____ wisdom is crucial for sustainable conservation efforts. Their stewardship of the land offers a blueprint for coexistence, demonstrating that human civilization need not be synonymous with ____60____ (destroy). Preserving the Amazon requires a paradigm shift in how we value nature. We must transition from an extractive economy to a bio-economy that ____61____ (capitalize) on the forest’s resources without depleting them. International cooperation is ____62____ (imperative), as the health of the Amazon is a global concern that transcends national borders. It is our collective responsibility to ensure that this silent sentinel continues to breathe life into our planet. We stand at a crossroads, ____63____ the choices we make today will echo through eternity. Will we be the generation that allowed this natural wonder to perish, or the one that rallied ____64____ (save) it? The answer lies in our ability to prioritize long-term survival over short-term gain, recognizing that the fate of humanity is inextricably linked to _____65_____ fate of the forest. 【答案】56. Housing 57. on 58. releasing 59. whose 60. destruction 61. capitalizes 62. imperative 63. where 64. to save 65. the 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，亚马逊雨林的重要性、面临的威胁、保护它的必要性以及采取的行动方向。 【56题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：亚马逊雨林估计拥有全球已知生物多样性的10%之多，是蕴藏着大量遗传信息的宝库，但现代科学对其的探索仍处于初级阶段。句中谓语是is，空格处用非谓语动词，the Amazon和house之间是逻辑上的主谓关系，空格处用现在分词表主动，作状语，位于句首，首字母大写，故填Housing。 【57题详解】 考查介词。句意：科学家警告称，如果砍伐活动按照目前的态势继续下去，亚马逊雨林可能会从一片郁郁葱葱、湿润的森林转变为一片干燥的稀树草原，这一过程被称为“稀树草原化”。on ...trajectory是固定短语，意为“在……轨道上/进程中”，continue its current trajectory表示“处于当前轨迹中继续发展”故填on。 【58题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这样的转变将带来灾难性的后果，会将数十亿吨的碳排放到大气中，并加速全球变暖。句中谓语是would have，空格处用非谓语动词，Such a transformation和release之间是主谓关系，因此空格处用现在分词表主动，作状语，故填releasing。 【59题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：这些社区对动植物有着详尽的了解，他们的智慧对于可持续的保护工作至关重要。空格处引导的是非限制性定语从句，先行词These communities和wisdom之间是所属关系，因此关系代词whose引导定语从句，在从句中作定语，故填whose。 【60题详解】 考查名词。句意：他们对这片土地的管理为和谐共处提供了范例，表明人类文明并不一定要以破坏为代价。空格处用名词作宾语，destroy的名词是destuction，是不可数名词，意为“破坏”，故填destruction。 【61题详解】 考查时态和主谓一致。句意：我们必须从一种掠夺式的经济模式转变为一种能够充分利用森林资源而又不使其枯竭的生物经济模式。此空在that引导的定语从句中作谓语动词，句子描述客观事实，时态用一般现在时，that指代的先行词bio-economy是不可数名词，因此空格处用第三人称单数，故填capitalizes。 【62题详解】 考查形容词。句意：国际合作至关重要，因为亚马逊雨林的健康状况是一个超越国界的全球性问题。空格处用形容词作表语，imperative是形容词，意为“极重要的，必要的”，故填imperative。 【63题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：我们正处于一个十字路口，我们今天所做的选择将会永远产生影响。空格处引导的是非限制性定语从句，从句中不缺主语或宾语，先行词crossroads是地方名词，关系词指代先行词在从句中作地点状语，因此用关系副词where引导定语从句，故填where。 【64题详解】 考查不定式。句意：我们是会让这个自然奇观消亡的一代，还是会团结起来拯救它的一代？根据语境可知，此处表示“团结起来去拯救它”，空格处用不定式表目的，故填to save。 【65题详解】 考查定冠词。句意：答案在于我们能否将长期的生存需求置于短期的收益之上，认识到人类的命运与森林的命运是紧密相连的。空格处用定冠词the特指“森林的命运”，故填the。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 （满分10分） 66. 假设你是李明，一名近期参加了史密斯教授关于“人工智能与未来教育”主题学术讲座的学生。请撰写一封电子邮件致史密斯教授，内容包括：感谢您参与本次讲座，并希望获得该主题的进一步阅读推荐。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Professor Smith， __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Ming 【答案】参考范文： Dear Professor Smith, I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your insightful lecture on “AI and Future Education” last Friday. Your analysis of how AI tools can personalize learning paths while preserving human interaction was particularly enlightening, and it has sparked my keen interest in this field. I would be extremely grateful if you could recommend some further reading materials, such as academic papers or books, to help me delve deeper into the ethical considerations and practical applications you mentioned. Your guidance would be invaluable for my ongoing research. Thank you again for sharing your expertise. I look forward to your reply. Yours sincerely, Li Ming 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以李明的身份给Smith教授写邮件，表达对其上周五行“人工智能与未来教育”主题讲座的诚挚感谢，同时请求教授推荐相关阅读材料。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 诚挚的：sincere→earnest 有洞察力的：insightful→perceptive 启发人心的：enlightening→illuminating 宝贵的：invaluable→priceless 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your insightful lecture on “AI and Future Education” last Friday. 拓展句：I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your insightful lecture whose theme is “AI and Future Education” last Friday. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Your analysis of how AI tools can personalize learning paths while preserving human interaction was particularly enlightening, and it has sparked my keen interest in this field.（运用了how引导宾语从句和状语从句中的省略结构） 【高分句型2】I would be extremely grateful if you could recommend some further reading materials, such as academic papers or books, to help me delve deeper into the ethical considerations and practical applications you mentioned.（运用了if引导的条件状语从句） 第二节（满分20分） 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 续写词数应为150个左右； I never thought I’d cry in front of another guy — especially not in grade 11. But that’s what happened the day I told Ethan about my mom’s lung cancer. We were sitting on the bleachers after soccer practice, and he just listened, his eyes never leaving mine. When I finished, he didn’t say “It’ll be okay.” He said, “Tell me what you need. I’m here.” Ethan wasn’t just kind — he was relentless. He skipped weekend parties to help me translate medical emails. He convinced his doctor uncle to review my mom’s scans for free. And when the hospital said treatment costs were too high, he started a GoFundMe page titled “Save Wei’s Mom.” “She’s fighting for her son,” he wrote. “Let’s fight with her.” Weeks passed. My mom’s condition worsened. One night, the doctor called: “Prepare for the worst.” I collapsed in the hallway. Ethan found me there, knees pulled to my chest. Without a word, he sat beside me — and stayed until sunrise. The miracle happened — my mother fully recovered, and the doctors said she could come home. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ But as I was packing her suitcase, my phone rang: Ethan had been in a car accident on his way to celebrate with us and he was badly injured. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】示例一 The miracle happened — my mother fully recovered, and the doctors said she could come home. I couldn’t stop smiling. For months, I’d lived in fear, translating medical reports at 3 a.m., crying in library stalls, begging the universe for just one more day with her. Now, it was real. She was going to live. I called Ethan immediately. “She’s coming home” I shouted into the phone. He whooped so loud I had to pull the phone away. “I’m bringing red bean buns — the ones you said your mom loves! Be there in an hour!” His voice was pure joy. I started packing her suitcase, humming a song she used to sing to me as a child, feeling like the weight of the world had finally lifted. But as I was packing her suitcase, my phone rang: Ethan had been in a car accident on his way to celebrate with us — he was badly injured. The world went silent. The buns he’d mentioned were still warm in my imagination; his laugh still echoed in my ears — now gone. I dropped to my knees, clutching the phone, sobbing uncontrollably. He was only seventeen, had fought for my mom like she was his own, and died on rain-slicked roads just to share our joy. At his funeral, I placed a photo in his casket — us grinning on the bleachers after our first soccer win. My mother whispered through tears, “He gave me back my life. Now we must live it for him too.” Months later, I started a community fund in Ethan’s name to help immigrant families with medical costs. Every time I sign a check, I hear his voice: “Tell me what you need. I’m here.” He’s gone — but his heart still beats in everything we do. And that, I’ve learned, is how love outlives death. 示例二 The miracle happened — my mother fully recovered, and the doctors said she could come home. I called Ethan, breathless with joy. “She’s coming home tomorrow!” He laughed. “I’ll bring the dumplings — and my soccer ball!” I started packing her suitcase, folding the scarf she’d knitted me before chemo, feeling like sunlight had finally returned to my life. But as I was packing her suitcase, my phone rang: Ethan had been in a car accident on his way to celebrate with us — he was badly injured. My heart stopped. I rushed to the hospital. There he was, leg in cast, arm bandaged, but grinning weakly. “Sorry about the dumplings,” he croaked. “Car slid on ice… but I kept your mom’s get-well card in my pocket — it didn’t even tear.” I burst into tears — not of sorrow, but relief. He’d risked everything just to be there for us. Weeks later, my mother cooked a huge dinner at our apartment. Ethan hobbled in on crutches, and she hugged him like a son. “You’re family,” she said in Mandarin. He didn’t understand the words — but he understood her eyes. Now, every Sunday, we video-call her together. She teaches him Chinese phrases; he teaches her Canadian slang. Last week, he whispered to me, “Best day ever? The day your mom got better — and I got to keep my best friend.” I nodded. We’d faced darkness… and walked out hand in hand. Some miracles aren’t just survival — they’re second chances, shared. 示例三 The miracle happened — my mother fully recovered, and the doctors said she could come home. I texted Ethan: “She’s clear! Come over tonight?” He replied instantly: “On my way — with buns!” I smiled, folding her favorite sweater into the suitcase, finally letting myself believe the nightmare was over. But as I was packing her suitcase, my phone rang: Ethan had been in a car accident on his way to celebrate with us — he was badly injured. At the hospital, I found him pale, hooked to monitors, but awake. “Stupid ice,” he muttered. “Missed the celebration.” I sat beside him, silent. Guilt gnawed at me — had my call distracted him? Had my joy cost him pain? He must’ve seen it in my eyes. “Don’t you dare blame yourself,” he said sharply. “I chose to drive. I’d do it again.” Recovery was slow. He missed exams, lost his soccer spot, and sometimes snapped from frustration. I visited daily — helping with homework, bringing soup, sitting in silence when words failed. Our friendship wasn’t easy anymore. But it was real. Months later, my mom invited him for tea. As they laughed over her terrible English pronunciation, I realized: healing isn’t perfect. It’s messy, uneven, full of setbacks. But when someone walks through fire with you — even if they stumble — you don’t walk alone. And that’s enough. 【解析】 【导语】本文以伊桑对作者的帮助为线索展开，讲述了作者向好友伊桑倾诉母亲患肺癌的困境，伊桑不离不弃，主动提供各种帮助，甚至发起筹款。在作者的母亲病情恶化、韦陷入绝望时，伊桑默默陪伴，后来母亲奇迹般康复，正当众人准备庆祝时，伊桑却遭遇严重车祸的故事。 【详解】1. 段落续写 ①由第一段首句内容“奇迹发生了 —— 我妈妈完全康复了，医生说她可以出院回家了。” 可知，第一段可描写作者欣喜若狂，立刻告知伊桑，伊桑承诺带作者母亲爱吃的红豆包前来庆祝，作者收拾行李时心情轻松，满是喜悦。 ②由第二段首句内容“但就在我收拾她的行李时，电话响了：伊桑在赶来和我们庆祝的路上出了车祸，伤势严重。” 可知，第二段可描写作者瞬间陷入崩溃，得知伊桑离世后悲痛不已，在葬礼上缅怀好友，之后以伊桑之名设立基金帮助有需要的家庭，传承他的善意。 2. 续写线索：母亲康复获准出院——告知伊桑，约定庆祝——收拾行李，满心喜悦——接到伊桑车祸噩耗——悲痛万分，送别伊桑——设立基金，延续善意——领悟爱的真谛 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①设立：start/establish ②握住：clutch/hold/seize ③帮助：help/aid/assist 情绪类 ①喜悦：joy/happiness ②悲痛：sobbing/grieving 【点睛】[高分句型1] For months, I’d lived in fear, translating medical reports at 3 a.m., crying in library stalls, begging the universe for just one more day with her.（运用了现在分词短语作状语） [高分句型2] Every time I sign a check, I hear his voice: “Tell me what you need. I’m here.”（运用了every time引导时间状语从句，what引导的宾语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 西北附中期中测试2025-2026学年下学期 高二英语试题 注意事项： 1．本试题共8页，满分120分，时间120分钟． 2．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、班级和准考证号填写在答题卡上． 3．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑．如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标好．回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效． 4．考试结束后，监考员将答题卡按顺序收回，装袋整理；试题不回收试题 第I卷（选择题 75分） 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will the man probably do next? A. Borrow some geography books. B. Climb to the fifth floor. C. Go downstairs. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How does Alex mainly feel about being the team leader? A. Terribly proud. B. A bit dissatisfied. C. Extremely stressed. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the man probably doing? A. Having a class. B. Doing a part-time job. C. Attending an interview. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers talking about? A. A difficult question. B. A wrong answer. C. An exam. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What should the man do according to the woman? A. Take a break. B. Cherish the job. C. Save money. 第二节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What confuses the man about the festival? A. The origin. B. The changing dates. C. The way to celebrate it. 7. What will the man do to celebrate the festival this year? A. Play a game. B. Make delicious food. C. Have fun with family members. 8. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. The ways to observe Chinese New Year. B. The differences between the two festivals. C. The details about a traditional Western festival. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 9. What is the purpose of the meeting? A. To plan a community gardening event. B. To discuss the design of a new park. C. To address concerns about a construction project. 10. What is the man’s key objection to the current plan? A. It will increase traffic congestion. B. It removes too many mature trees. C. It does not include enough parking space. 11. What alternative does the woman propose? A. Using a different, less disruptive construction method. B. Relocating the project to a different site entirely. C. Selecting a different species of trees to plant. 12. What is the likely outcome of the meeting? A. The project will be canceled. B. The man’s concerns will be recorded for review. C. A vote will be taken immediately. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. Why is the man seeing a travel agent? A. To plan a honeymoon. B. To organize a family reunion trip. C. To book a multi-generational vacation. 14. What is the agent’s first step in planning? A. Setting a budget. B. Surveying interests. C. Checking availability. 15. What does the man find challenging about traveling with his family? A. Agreeing on activities. B. Managing different diets. C. Accommodating various mobility levels. 16. What will the agent do before their next meeting? A. Create sample itineraries. B. Contact potential hotels. C. Research accessible tours. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. Who are the intended listeners? A. Kids. B. Teachers. C. Parents. 18. How many camps are mentioned? A. 3. B. 2. C. 1. 19. What can kids do in Summer Dance Camp? A. Join team competitions. B. Create their own works. C. Practice with top teachers. 20. What is the purpose of the speech? A. To explain camp rules. B. To introduce summer camps. C. To lecture on camp activities. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Travel information for inbound tourists — from the experts’ talks Visa In 2024, China broadened its unilateral visa-free policy to include 38 countries, allowing a stay of up to 30 days. The country has been welcoming global travelers with open arms, as it further optimizes tourism policies, including the 240-hour visa-free transit option to 54 countries since Dec. 17, 2024. Go on the National Immigration Administration official website ( https://en.nia.gov.cn ) for the detailed lists. Language Many destinations and transportation systems are posting English-language or even multilingual signage. Technologies like AI are fulfilling the functions of translation. With mobile translation applications, it will be easier for visitors to get around. DeepSeek, an AI tool available on multiple websites and mobile apps, will always offer answers to questions like the historical background on any tourist attraction. Always feel free to ask passersby, because Chinese people are known for their hospitality. Currency and payment Payment in China is highly digitalized, thus new measures have improved those mobile payment platforms’ capabilities to link to international credit cards. More hotels are buying readers for international credit cards; please check before you transact. Platforms such as Alipay offer options for inbound visitors to board the Beijing subways with Mastercard. And there is also traditional cash and banks for your service. Traveling plan Some trip-planning AI platforms offer real-time info on flights, transportation, attractions and the like. There’s also one called Kayak, which, besides providing travel tips, integrates local car-hailing service Didi or others. Or, visitors may check the hashtag for “China Travel” on social media like YouTube, TikTok and Instagram for more information as the optimized visa policies have already attracted many to experience China, several of whom are happy to share. Tickets Many cities have launched measures that enable foreigners to use passports onsite to get tickets for some top destinations, like the Forbidden City in Beijing and Terracotta Warriors in Xi’ an, Shaanxi province. Check the official websites of your destination for updated ticket information. So download a map in English (or in your language), and enjoy China Travel! 21. How long can tourists from visa-free countries stay in China? A. 15 days. B. 30 days. C. 10 days. D. 54 days. 22. What is DeepSeek able to help tourists do? A. Book and rent a car ride. B. Translate and explain history. C. Connect international cards. D. Check visa-free lists. 23. What can be inferred about payment in China from the text? A. Cash is no longer accepted anywhere. B. International cards cannot be used in China. C. It is becoming more accessible to foreigners. D. Only Alipay supports foreign tourists in China. B Curt Carter, Indiana University’s head football coach, has led a remarkable turnaround this season, taking the historically struggling team Hoosiers to the edge of a national championship, which has captured the attention of the entire United States. The 64-year-old coach’s latest achievement has established his status as one of college football’s most remarkable turnaround artists, and it is a follow-up to a lesser-known miracle he engineered over a decade ago at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) — a far smaller school. Carter’s head coaching journey began at IUP in 2011, where he took over a Division II team that had slipped into an average level. It would be his job to restore the team to its best. With previous skills gained as an assistant at the University of Alabama, he quickly built a professional culture and a winning system. He set high standards for the team, such as requiring his players to adjust their shirts before running through their first practice drills and asking the team to gather after practice to reflect on their wins and mistakes. Within two years, the team was dominating opponents and claiming a conference championship. What set that early success apart, however, was the challenge of limited resources at IUP. Unlike at Alabama — where his primary role was recruiting top high school talents with abundant institutional support — Carter was forced to make a tight budget work, carefully evaluating player value and distributing scholarships strategically. “That experience was a pivotal dry run,” Carter told reporters yesterday. “Every decision I made there prepared me to handle the complex team building and player development challenges in college football.” “What makes Carter special is that he doesn’t just win — he learns, evolves, and applies those lessons anywhere,” a college football insider told the reporter. “We’re eager to see what more he can achieve with the Hoosiers and where his coaching journey will take him next.” 24. What can we learn about the Hoosiers before Carter took charge? A. It had a number of star players. B. It had abundant financial support. C. It had just won a championship. D. It had long been an ordinary state. 25. What was the key to Carter’s success at IUP? A. His school’s support. B. His strict requirements. C. His team’s capability. D. His sufficient resources. 26. What does the underlined phrase “a pivotal dry run” in Paragraph 4 probably mean? A. A failed attempt. B. A vital practice. C. A formal contest. D. A tough challenge. 27. What is the main purpose of the article? A. To report Carter’s success and the reasons. B. To compare different college football teams. C. To show Carter’s background and character. D. To compare Carter’s work at two universities. C One of the primary causes of insomnia and poor sleep quality is negative thinking, as explored in 2023 research in the Journal of Anxiety Disorders. While it may seem harmless at first, persistent negative thoughts gradually increase anxiety levels, placing strain on the brain’s ability to regulate itself effectively. Over time, this can lead to a loss of what we might describe as “intellectual control”. Although we each have one brain, humans effectively operate with two distinct modes of thinking. The first is the intellectual, logical, and rational side of the brain, which allows us to analyse situations calmly and make reasoned decisions. The second is more primitive, and watchful, whose primary function is survival. When anxiety levels rise, the brain automatically shifts control away from the intellectual mind, and into this more primitive mode. This shift is the same automatic response that would occur if we were faced with a genuine threat or emergency. Imagine encountering a hungry, restless polar bear determined to attack you. Your brain would instantly prioritize survival, setting aside logic, and placing your body on high alert. While this response is invaluable in life-threatening situations, it becomes problematic when constantly triggered by negative thinking, stress, or worry. When the brain is operating in this heightened state of readiness, it becomes more negative, obsessive, and constantly alert. As a result, the mind struggles to relax. This makes falling asleep difficult and, even when sleep does occur, the brain often cannot relax deeply enough to process unresolved thoughts, emotions, and feelings. The processing of emotional material primarily takes place during the dreaming phase of sleep, known as rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. During this, the brain files away experiences, regulates emotional responses, and clears mental “backlogs” accumulated during waking hours. However, REM sleep typically accounts for only around 20% of the overall sleep cycle. When someone experiences prolonged anxiety, the brain may attempt to overcompensate by increasing its demand for REM processing. Unfortunately, if this demand becomes excessive, the brain will often wake itself up, rather than remain in REM sleep. This is why many people find themselves wide awake at three o’clock in the morning, feeling restless, anxious, and unable to drift back to sleep. 28. What does the author suggest in paragraph 3 by comparing worry to a polar bear attack? A. Worry is more difficult to control than fear of animals. B. The brain uses the same survival mechanism in both situations. C. Worry helps the brain prepare for possible dangers in advance. D. The brain cannot tell the difference between real and imagined threats. 29. What can be learned about REM sleep? A. It mainly provides the body with deep physical rest and recovery. B. It temporarily shuts down the brain’s responses to external events. C. It strengthens logical thinking and problem-solving while sleeping. D. It helps the brain manage daily experiences and handle emotional challenges. 30. Why do people become fully awake in the middle of the night yet still not emotionally refreshed? A. Because they sleep too long and lose natural alertness. B. Because they do not enter REM sleep during the night. C. Because their brain processes too much emotional material during sleep. D. Because their brain is forcibly awakened by overwhelming processing demands. 31. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. Sleep vs Stress: Why Worry Can Reduce the Quality of Your Rest. B. Sleep vs Survival Mode: Why Your Brain Might Be Battling You at Bedtime. C. Threat vs Daily Worry: Why the Brain Responds as if Danger Were Present. D. REM Sleep vs Anxiety: Why Emotional Processing Is Interrupted During the Night. D The Spring Festival, traditionally a time for familial reunion and ancestral veneration, has undergone a profound metamorphosis in the digital age. While the red lanterns and dumplings remain symbolic constants, the underlying social dynamics have shifted from physical proximity to virtual connectivity. The ritual of the “New Year’s visit” has largely been supplanted by the instantaneous transmission of digital red packets and algorithmic greetings. This transition reflects a broader societal trend where the “Cowherd” archetype — the figure separated from his beloved by the vast, uncrossable Milky Way — finds a modern parallel in the urban migrant worker or the overseas student. Just as the magpies formed a bridge for the celestial lovers once a year, high-speed rail and 5G networks now serve as the technological magpies, bridging the geographical chasm that separates families. However, critics argue that this digital mediation creates a “virtual intimacy” that lacks the tactile warmth of traditional interaction, potentially eroding the very essence of kinship that the festival was designed to reinforce. The tension between the preservation of agrarian heritage and the embrace of technological modernity remains a defining characteristic of contemporary Chinese celebrations. 32. According to the passage, what is the primary function of technology in the context of the modern Spring Festival? A. To replace traditional food customs with digital alternatives. B. To facilitate a connection that overcomes geographical separation. C. To eliminate the need for ancestral veneration entirely. D. To create a new mythology based on the “Cowherd” archetype. 33. The author mentions the “Cowherd” archetype primarily to A. illustrate the enduring relevance of ancient myths in modern society. B. criticize the lack of romanticism in contemporary urban life. C. draw a parallel between mythical separation and modern physical distance. D. explain the historical origins of the Spring Festival traditions. 34. Which of the following best describes the author's attitude towards “digital red packets”? A. Unreservedly enthusiastic. B. Indifferent and detached. C. Objectively analytical with a hint of concern. D. Strongly critical and dismissive. 35. It can be inferred from the passage that “virtual intimacy” is considered problematic because it A. is too expensive for the average migrant worker. B. fails to provide the physical presence essential to traditional kinship. C. relies too heavily on the 5G network infrastructure. D. encourages people to travel less during the holidays. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Dara Torres is used to people’s making a big deal about her age. At 41, she became the oldest swimmer to compete in the Olympics. Here are the ways she stays fit. Keep exercising ____36____. “Being healthy is very close to my heart,” Torres said. “A lot of athletes, when they are engaged in a sport for so many years, are so tired and just need a break. But for me personally, I love the inner sense of fulfillment that sport brings, and I also love the outward image it shapes. So exercise is very important to me.” ____37____ When Torres was younger, everything was about aerobic exercise. But she has had knee issues and surgeries in recent years, so she can’t just go out and run anymore. Her two favorite workouts are swimming and The Bar Method, a barre fitness class. The ballet-inspired workout focuses on buttock (臀部) and legs. ____38____. Don’t stress if you miss a workout Torres used to be obsessive about getting her workout in, even if it was late at night and she felt tired. Now, she doesn’t worry that much if she misses a day of exercise. ____39____. The rest time often helps her muscles recover faster, so she comes back to her next workout with more energy. Focus on breath and mood while exercising Torres emphasizes paying close attention to breath and mood during workouts. When swimming or doing The Bar Method, she adjusts her breathing in time with the movements. ____40____. If she feels frustrated or tired during her exercise, she pauses briefly to adjust her mood, knowing a positive state helps her get the most out of each session. A. Work out every part of your body B. Let your exercise routine progress C. She can release her anger and stress D. Torres finds regular workouts essential to her health E. She thinks people have to give the body a bit of a break F. This not only boosts her performance but also calms her mind G. It’s new for Torres as swimming heavily engages the shoulders 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 The leather jacket is age-worn and soft. I found it ____41____ in the window of a shop in Brighton, England. I was there to deliver a talk at an international conference, a PhD student eager to ____42____ a name for herself and waiting for her career life to ____43____. The jacket became my ____44____ one — I wore it everywhere I went. I was always quite determined then. I had a five-year plan and was sticking to it! I was a woman who couldn’t ____45____ time to visit her grandmother, who ____46____ missed her nieces’ and nephews’ birthday parties, and who left and didn’t look back. There was a(n) ____47____ that happened a few years into the five-year plan, when things were going well, and items were successfully being ticked off the list. Each time one goal post was ____48____, another took its place. One day I started to ____49____ whether it would result in any real ______50______ other than an unshakable ability to give up everything else along the way. I realized I didn’t want the same things anymore. The jacket moved to the back of the ______51______. Seven years later, as I stand in front of my wardrobe filled with ______52______ clothes I couldn’t part with, I don’t know what to do with the jacket. I take it out and let it fall heavily on the bed. Yet, despite its uselessness and how much space it ______53______, at the last moment I ______54______ the leather jacket to the wardrobe. I think it will always stand for a part of myself that I’m not quite willing to give up forever- that ______55______, motivated woman. 41. A. fading B. reflecting C. hanging D. hiding 42. A. take B. make C. share D. pick 43. A. proceed B. protect C. start D. value 44. A. popular B. common C. favourite D. lucky 45. A. keep B. give C. save D. spare 46. A. regularly B. rarely C. desperately D. occasionally 47. A. accident B. change C. challenge D. action 48. A. scored B. set C. reached D. touched 49. A. doubt B. distrust C. imagine D. hesitate 50. A. influence B. success C. experience D. consequence 51. A. dresser B. closet C. wardrobe D. house 52. A. new B. torn C. useless D. plain 53. A. takes up B. fills in C. fights for D. locks up 54. A. refund B. return C. hold D. back 55. A. ambitious B. daring C. imaginative D. engaging 第II卷（非选择题 45分） 第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Amazon rainforest, often reverberated as the “lungs of the Earth,” plays a pivotal role in regulating the global climate and maintaining ecological equilibrium. This sprawling verdant expanse acts as a massive carbon sink, sequestering vast quantities of carbon dioxide and mitigating the deleterious effects of climate change. ____56____ (house) an estimated ten percent of the world’s known biodiversity, the Amazon is a reservoir of genetic information that remains largely unexplored by modern science. However, this vital ecosystem is under siege. Rampant deforestation, driven by the insatiable demand for agricultural land and timber, is pushing the rainforest toward a tipping point. Scientists warn that if deforestation continues ____57____ its current trajectory, the Amazon could transform from a lush, humid forest into a dry savanna, a process known as “savannization.” Such a transformation would have catastrophic consequences, ____58____ (release) billions of tons of carbon into the atmosphere and accelerating global warming. The destruction of the Amazon is not merely an environmental tragedy but a violation of the rights of the indigenous peoples who have called it home for millennia. These communities possess an encyclopedic knowledge of the flora and fauna, ____59____ wisdom is crucial for sustainable conservation efforts. Their stewardship of the land offers a blueprint for coexistence, demonstrating that human civilization need not be synonymous with ____60____ (destroy). Preserving the Amazon requires a paradigm shift in how we value nature. We must transition from an extractive economy to a bio-economy that ____61____ (capitalize) on the forest’s resources without depleting them. International cooperation is ____62____ (imperative), as the health of the Amazon is a global concern that transcends national borders. It is our collective responsibility to ensure that this silent sentinel continues to breathe life into our planet. We stand at a crossroads, ____63____ the choices we make today will echo through eternity. Will we be the generation that allowed this natural wonder to perish, or the one that rallied ____64____ (save) it? The answer lies in our ability to prioritize long-term survival over short-term gain, recognizing that the fate of humanity is inextricably linked to _____65_____ fate of the forest. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 （满分10分） 66. 假设你是李明，一名近期参加了史密斯教授关于“人工智能与未来教育”主题学术讲座的学生。请撰写一封电子邮件致史密斯教授，内容包括：感谢您参与本次讲座，并希望获得该主题的进一步阅读推荐。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Professor Smith， __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Ming 第二节（满分20分） 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 续写词数应为150个左右； I never thought I’d cry in front of another guy — especially not in grade 11. But that’s what happened the day I told Ethan about my mom’s lung cancer. We were sitting on the bleachers after soccer practice, and he just listened, his eyes never leaving mine. When I finished, he didn’t say “It’ll be okay.” He said, “Tell me what you need. I’m here.” Ethan wasn’t just kind — he was relentless. He skipped weekend parties to help me translate medical emails. He convinced his doctor uncle to review my mom’s scans for free. And when the hospital said treatment costs were too high, he started a GoFundMe page titled “Save Wei’s Mom.” “She’s fighting for her son,” he wrote. “Let’s fight with her.” Weeks passed. My mom’s condition worsened. One night, the doctor called: “Prepare for the worst.” I collapsed in the hallway. Ethan found me there, knees pulled to my chest. Without a word, he sat beside me — and stayed until sunrise. The miracle happened — my mother fully recovered, and the doctors said she could come home. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ But as I was packing her suitcase, my phone rang: Ethan had been in a car accident on his way to celebrate with us and he was badly injured. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $