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福建省厦门第一中学2025-2026学年度 第二学期期中考试 高二年英语试卷 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 are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A song. B. A hobby. C. A hero. 2. What will the man do this Friday afternoon? A. Watch a show. B. See a dentist. C. Chair a meeting. 3. Where are the speakers probably? A. In the supermarket. B. At the airport. C. In the car. 4. How does the man sound? A. Alarmed. B. Calm. C. Excited. 5. What does the man suggest Susan do? A. Find academic partners. B. Present research results. C. Seek university funding. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Neighbors. B. Friends. C. Coworkers. 7. What is the woman doing? A. Selling flowers. B. Taking a class. C. Tending her garden. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8. Why does the woman talk to the man? A. To discuss the meal plan. B. To order take-away food. C. To complain about the food. 9. What does the woman care about regarding the food? A. Its healthiness. B. Its diversity. C. Its taste. 10. What does the man mean in the end? A. The change of oil is well received. B. It’s hard to meet everyone’s needs. C. They will go back to the old recipe. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 11. Why did Sam decide to make the show? A. To record kids’ life. B. To connect kids to nature. C. To protect the environment. 12. What’s the challenge of organizing a hike for children? A. Keeping kids focused. B. Arousing kids’ curiosity. C. Dealing with emergencies. 13. What does Sam intend to film next season? A. A coastal walk. B. A forest adventure. C. A desert hike. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 14. What happened to Susan yesterday? A. She had an accident. B. She missed the test. C. She was sick. 15. What is Susan asking Professor Davis about? A. The acting skills. B. The exam content. C. The writing assignment. 16. What does Davis ask Susan to do? A. To attend a meeting. B. To distribute the tickets. C. To reschedule a theater visit. 17. Who is Alan Altman? A. An actor. B. A receptionist. C. A professor. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18. What discount can students get for one book? A. 30%. B. 20%. C. 10%. 19. What can all students do on the spot? A. Get small prizes. B. Grab a free coffee. C. Have a lucky draw. 20. What’s the purpose of this announcement? A. To advertise a bookstore. B. To introduce a book fair. C. To promote new books. 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 Tree-planting projects are becoming increasingly popular worldwide, led by companies, nonprofits, governments, and communities. This raises the question of how investors or donors can choose which projects to support and assess their effectiveness. To address this, researchers of the Mongabay.app created a database to organize information on what reforestation projects publicly disclose. It is based on a comprehensive set of expert-identified criteria grouped into five categories — context, ecological, economic, social, and institutional — and assists users to identify suitable projects and ask informed questions. ●Why use the Mongabay. app High standards: Our list of criteria was primarily drawn from the Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) approach, widely recognized as the gold standard across the restoration sector. Transparency (透明度): Rather than make an assessment of the quality of the projects, the Mongabay. app reveals how much information is publicly disclosed by an organization. A growing catalog (目录): The community is encouraged to share new projects and update information about existing projects to make this catalog the best available resource. ●How it works To find a reforestation project that matches your interests, sort through the catalog using indicators from five key categories. Once you have a list of potential projects, examine the circular diagram next to each one — this represents its transparency level: the more complete the circle, the more information is disclosed. Click on the diagram to dig into the detailed project chart, so you can make an informed decision on which project to support. 1. What is the main purpose of the researchers by creating a database? A. To finance projects. B. To set up standards. C. To launch initiatives. D. To help make choices. 2. What is the first step to find a suitable project? A. Make an in-depth study of projects. B. Outline a list of candidate projects. C. Examine project charts in a diagram. D. Assess a project’s transparency level. 3. Which project would interest an investor seeking clear information on forest type? A. B. C. D. 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了Mongabay应用研发的植树造林项目数据库，阐述其创建目的、使用优势及使用方法，帮助使用者筛选并评估造林项目。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“This raises the question of how investors or donors can choose which projects to support and assess their effectiveness. To address this, researchers of the Mongabay.app created a database to organize information on what reforestation projects publicly disclose. (这就提出了一个问题：投资者或捐赠者该如何选择要支持的项目并评估它们的效果。为了解决这个问题，Mongabay应用的研究人员创建了一个数据库，用以整理造林项目公开披露的相关信息)”可知，研究人员创建数据库的主要目的是帮助投资者或捐赠者做出选择。故选D项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据●How it works部分中“Once you have a list of potential projects, examine the circular diagram next to each one — this represents its transparency level: the more complete the circle, the more information is disclosed. Click on the diagram to dig into the detailed project chart, so you can make an informed decision on which project to support. (一旦你有了潜在项目的列表，查看每个项目旁边的圆形图标——它代表了该项目的透明度等级：圆圈越完整，披露的信息就越多。点击该图标可以深入了解详细的项目图表，从而做出支持哪个项目的明智决定)可知，找到合适项目的第一步是梳理出候选项目列表。故选B项。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据图表中Ecological下“These ecological criteria are important for understanding if the right trees are being planted in the right place. Forest type (这些生态标准对于了解是否在正确的地方种植了正确的树木非常重要。森林类型)”可知，关注森林类型信息对应的是“生态类指标”，即应关注由外往内第2个圈。结合●How it works部分中“Once you have a list of potential projects, examine the circular diagram next to each one — this represents its transparency level: the more complete the circle, the more information is disclosed.(一旦你有了潜在项目的列表，查看每个项目旁边的圆形图标——它代表了该项目的透明度等级：圆圈越完整，披露的信息就越多)可知，相应的圆圈越完整，披露的信息就越多。而A项中第2个圈是完整的，说明披露的关于森林类型的信息就越多，所以寻求森林类型明确信息的投资者会对其感兴趣。故选A项。 B I was a habitual pessimist, forever assuming the worst cases. As a textbook “helicopter mom,” I checked the backyard for hidden dangers before letting him play, carried a fully stocked emergency kit to his T-ball games, and flatly declined all concerts or crowded outings — fearing crushes, fires, or unforeseen disasters. My husband Don repeatedly argued that my overprotection was suffocating (窒息) David, urging me to let him experience normal childhood risks, but I maintained that I was merely safeguarding my son. The significant turning point came on a quiet afternoon when I chanced upon David in his room. He was carefully wrapping his beloved Superman figurine (小雕像) in bubble wrap, and when I asked why, he announced proudly, “Now you’re safe from pointy buildings and crashes.” In that instant, I was struck by a harsh and humbling truth: my overwhelming paranoia (偏执) had impacted his young mind, narrowing not just my own world but limiting his too. I realized I was wasting my life on unfounded fears and dragging David into the same cycle of anxiety. Determined to change, I peeled off the bubble wrap, explained that only Kryptonite could harm Superman, and guided him to play with non-destructive targets. I agreed to attend the downtown concert Don had been urging us to go to, adopting “cross that bridge if we come to it” as my new motto. Gradually, I reconnected with friends I’d pushed away, loosened the invisible hold I had on David, and learned to embrace the present moment rather than fear the unknown. I’ll never seek extreme adventures like skydiving, but I now enjoy activities I once avoided-from family camping trips to David’s sports games. He matured into a confident, tough young man, bearing the small scars of a normal childhood. Those roads I missed due to paranoia still hurt, but the newer, brighter paths I’ve chosen — thanks to a four-year-old and his superhero — have made all the difference in both our lives. 4. Which of the following best describes the mother in paragraph 1? A. sensible and cautious. B. Daring and responsible. C. Indifferent and pessimistic. D. Overprotective and insistent. 5. Why did the mother decide to change? A. To rebuild her social life and happiness. B. To become a perfectly fearless role model. C. To discourage her son from becoming fearful. D. To demonstrate her parenting style was justified 6. What do we know about the mother from the last two paragraphs? A. She addressed problems as they arose. B. She approved of a scar-free childhood. C. She rarely regretted her missed chances. D. She completely transformed her life belief. 7. Which of the following titles is most suitable for the passage? A. The Many Roads Not Taken B. The Day I Conquered All Fear C. Superman Saves More Than a Child D. From Helicopter Mom to Hands-off Parent 【答案】4. D 5. C 6. A 7. C 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲述了一位过度保护、充满悲观偏执的母亲，在意识到自己的焦虑心态已经影响到年幼儿子的认知和行为后，决心改变自己。她学会放下对未知灾难的恐惧，采用“船到桥头自然直”的生活态度，最终不仅让自己过上了更丰富、更自由的生活，也帮助儿子成长为一个自信、坚韧的少年。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“As a textbook “helicopter mom,” I checked the backyard for hidden dangers before letting him play, carried a fully stocked emergency kit to his T-ball games, and flatly declined all concerts or crowded outings — fearing crushes, fires, or unforeseen disasters. My husband Don repeatedly argued that my overprotection was suffocating (窒息) David, urging me to let him experience normal childhood risks, but I maintained that I was merely safeguarding my son.(作为一位教科书式的“直升机妈妈”，我会在让孩子去后院玩耍之前先检查一遍有没有隐藏的危险，在他打儿童棒球比赛时随身携带一个装满应急物品的工具包，并且断然拒绝所有音乐会或人多拥挤的外出活动——因为我害怕发生踩踏、火灾或无法预见的灾难。我丈夫Don多次指出，我的过度保护正在窒息David，他力劝我让孩子去经历正常童年该有的风险，但我始终坚持自己只是在保护儿子。)”可知，这位母亲会拒绝所有对儿子有隐藏危险的活动，丈夫认为她在窒息孩子，但她却觉得自己是在保护儿子，故可推知这位母亲过度保护且固执己见。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“In that instant, I was struck by a harsh and humbling truth: my overwhelming paranoia (偏执) had impacted his young mind, narrowing not just my own world but limiting his too. I realized I was wasting my life on unfounded fears and dragging David into the same cycle of anxiety.(在那一刻，我被一个残酷又令人自省的事实击中了：我那过度的偏执已经影响了他幼小的心灵，不仅限制了我自己的世界，也限制了他的世界。我意识到自己正把生命浪费在毫无根据的恐惧上，并且把David也拖入了同样的焦虑循环中。)”可知，作者看见儿子包裹小雕像的行为时，意识到自己的偏执影响了孩子的心灵，限制了他，且将孩子拖入了同样的焦虑循环中，因此作者想要阻止儿子也变得同样恐惧，因此决定做出改变。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第三段“I agreed to attend the downtown concert Don had been urging us to go to, adopting “cross that bridge if we come to it” as my new motto. Gradually, I reconnected with friends I’d pushed away, loosened the invisible hold I had on David, and learned to embrace the present moment rather than fear the unknown.(我同意了Don一直劝我去的那场市中心音乐会，把“船到桥头自然直”作为我的新座右铭。渐渐地，我重新联系了那些曾被我疏远的朋友，松开了一直紧握David的隐形之手，并学会了活在当下，而不是惧怕未知。)”可知，作者把“船到桥头自然直” 作为新的座右铭，学会了活在当下，而不是惧怕未知，故她改变后，遇到问题了再解决，而不是提前焦虑。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段“Those roads I missed due to paranoia still hurt, but the newer, brighter paths I’ve chosen — thanks to a four-year-old and his superhero — have made all the difference in both our lives.(那些因偏执而错过的路，至今仍让我感到遗憾，但那些我选择的更新、更明亮的道路——多亏了一个四岁孩子和他的超级英雄——已经让我们的生活发生了翻天覆地的变化。)”并通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了一位过度保护、充满悲观偏执的母亲，因儿子用起码泡沫包裹超人雕像的行为，意识到自己的焦虑心态已经影响到年幼儿子的认知和行为，因此开始放下对未知灾难的恐惧，采用“船到桥头自然直”的生活态度，最终不仅让自己过上了更丰富、更自由的生活，也帮助儿子成长为一个自信、坚韧的少年。故C项“超人不仅救了孩子”可作为本文的标题，“超人不仅救了孩子，也救了这位母亲”，可以概括全文内容。 C Historically, the worker who worked the most hours was widely seen as an organization’s most valuable employee. But that is no longer true: as AI promises to transform how we work, and the four-day-workweek movement gains steam, it is time to admit once and for all that working more does not make you more productive. In fact, many workers could dutifully keep themselves busy for an entire day without doing anything of real value, instead answering pointless emails and attending unnecessary meetings. Meanwhile, many are struggling under the unsustainable consequences of applying an industrial-era measure of productivity — namely, dividing output by hours — to our modern knowledge economy. As a result, workers are under constant pressure to relinquish their rightfully earned time to prove their commitment. Those who finish their tasks more quickly are typically rewarded with more work to fill the hours they’ve saved, in what is sometimes referred to as “performance punishment.” A co-worker who works through evenings, weekends, or lunch breaks to complete the same workload, meanwhile, is often more likely to be praised or even promoted for their perceived commitment. This dynamic ultimately creates more pressure to look busy than to deliver value, which is getting in the way of actually getting work done and holding back organizational productivity while wearing down workers’ well-being. So it is time for us to be smarter about how we work. That is ultimately what the four-day-workweek movement seeks to inspire. Instead of just giving everyone an extra vacation day each week, when positioned as a performance-based motivator, the four-day workweek becomes a wake-up call to refocus our time and energy at work on the things that really matter to the business. In today’s knowledge economy and tomorrow’s AI reality, the most successful individuals, organizations, and nations won’t be those that work the most hours, but those that are the most effective at making their working hours count. 8. How does the author introduce the topic? A. By listing AI-driven changes in work. B. By challenging the hours-productivity link. C. By describing employee-centered practices. D. By advocating a short-time working pattern. 9. What does the underlined word “relinquish” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Set aside. B. Count on. C. Give up. D. Care about. 10. What weakens organizational effectiveness according to paragraph 3? A. Job burnout. B. Performative busyness. C. Unfair punishment. D. Unnoticed commitment. 11. What does the author think of the four-day workweek? A. A reward for efficiency at work. B. A wake-up call to stay competitive. C. A push to think smarter about work. D. A preparation for the uncertain future. 【答案】8. B 9. C 10. B 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要论述了工作时间长不等于高效及四天工作周的意义。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Historically, the worker who worked the most hours was widely seen as an organization’s most valuable employee. But that is no longer true: as AI promises to transform how we work, and the four-day-workweek movement gains steam, it is time to admit once and for all that working more does not make you more productive.(从历史上看，工作时间最长的工人被广泛视为组织中最有价值的员工。但这种情况已不再如此：随着人工智能有望改变我们的工作方式，以及四天工作周运动逐渐兴起，是时候彻底承认，工作时间更长并不会让你更有效率。)”可知，作者通过挑战工作时间与生产力之间的联系来引入话题。故选B。 【9题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第二段中“Meanwhile, many are struggling under the unsustainable consequences of applying an industrial - era measure of productivity — namely, dividing output by hours — to our modern knowledge economy. As a result, workers are under constant pressure to relinquish their rightfully earned time to prove their commitment.(与此同时，许多人在将工业时代的生产力衡量标准——即用产出除以工时——应用于现代知识经济时，正面临着不可持续的后果。因此，工人们面临着不断relinquish他们理应获得的时间以证明自己的忠诚度的压力。)”可知，由于用不合适的标准衡量生产力，工人要不断放弃自己应得的时间来证明忠诚度，relinquish意思是“放弃”，与Give up意思相近。故选C。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“This dynamic ultimately creates more pressure to look busy than to deliver value, which is getting in the way of actually getting work done and holding back organizational productivity while wearing down workers’ well-being.(这种动态最终造成了看起来忙碌比创造价值更大的压力，这阻碍了实际工作的完成，阻碍了组织生产力，同时也削弱了员工的福祉。)”可知，表面的忙碌削弱了组织效率。故选B。 【11题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“So it is time for us to be smarter about how we work. That is ultimately what the four - day - workweek movement seeks to inspire. Instead of just giving everyone an extra vacation day each week, when positioned as a performance - based motivator, the four - day workweek becomes a wake - up call to refocus our time and energy at work on the things that really matter to the business.(所以，是时候让我们更聪明地对待工作了。这最终是四天工作周运动想要激发的。四天工作周不仅仅是每周给大家额外一天的假期，当它被定位为一种基于绩效的激励因素时，它就成了一个警钟，提醒我们将工作中的时间和精力重新集中在真正对业务重要的事情上。)”可知，作者认为四天工作周是推动我们更聪明地思考工作的动力。故选C。 D Plastic has always been a double-edged sword — multi-purpose and cheap, but chemically stable. Traditional recycling methods involve multiple stages of sorting, cleaning, and melting (融化), which are energy-intensive and degrade the material’s quality. Turning plastic into fuel has been explored before, but existing techniques require high heat, complex catalysts (催化剂), and often produce impure results. Now, a groundbreaking cooperation between scientists in the US and China has brought the world one step closer to a real solution. Using a specially designed catalytic reaction, researchers found a way to break down long plastic polymer (聚合物) chains into short hydrocarbon molecules — the building blocks of fuel — in a single step. The team’s secret lies in a novel catalytic material that operates at medium temperatures — far lower than those used in conventional methods. Unlike traditional recycling, which melts plastic into lower-grade products, this catalyst essentially reduces plastics into usable hydrocarbon chains in just a few hours. The output can then be further processed into fuels for vehicles or even planes. According to Professor Zhang Wei, a chemical engineer from the Chinese partner university, the process transforms 95% of the plastic into usable hydrocarbons, leaving minimal remains and almost no harmful byproducts. The implications of this breakthrough extend far beyond scientific curiosity. If widely used, the one-step plastic-to-fuel method could dramatically reduce both plastic waste and non-renewable fuel dependence. Promising as the results are, experts stress that the cost of catalysts, the difficulty of collecting mixed plastic waste, and the issue of carbon emissions from burning fuels are key challenges to be addressed. For this reason, scientists see the innovation not as an end point, but as a temporary fix toward a cleaner future. While questions remain, this innovation marks a hopeful turn in humanity’s long battle with plastic waste. It transforms what was once pollution into power and demonstrates that the solutions to big problems often lie in rethinking waste not as garbage-but as potential. 12. What is a key advantage of the new method of recycling plastics? A. Low costs. B. Simple processes. C. High security. D. Adjustable reaction. 13. What does the novel catalyst help with? A. Speeding up waste collection. B. Adjusting the operating temperature. C. Minimizing harmful byproducts. D. Turning plastics into basic chemicals. 14. How do scientists regard the method? A. A dead end. B. A starting point. C. A stepping stone. D. A definite answer. 15. What inspiration does the innovation bring to us? A. New views create possibilities. B. Human effort overcomes challenges. C. Close teamwork works wonders. D. Tough problems lead to innovations. 【答案】12. B 13. D 14. C 15. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。介绍了中美科学家合作研发的一种新型塑料回收方法，该方法可通过特殊催化反应一步将塑料转化为可用烃类物质，同时分析了其优势、面临的挑战及带来的启示。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Using a specially designed catalytic reaction, researchers found a way to break down long plastic polymer (聚合物) chains into short hydrocarbon molecules — the building blocks of fuel — in a single step. (通过采用一种特别设计的催化反应，研究人员找到了一种方法，能够将长的塑料聚合物链在单一步骤中分解为短的碳氢化合物分子——这些就是燃料的构成单元。)”可知，新回收方法的关键优势是流程简单。故选B。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“According to Professor Zhang Wei, a chemical engineer from the Chinese partner university, the process transforms 95% of the plastic into usable hydrocarbons, leaving minimal remains and almost no harmful byproducts. (据来自中方合作大学的化学工程师张伟教授介绍，该过程能将 95% 的塑料转化为可用的烃类物质，仅留下少量残留物，且几乎不会产生有害副产品。)”可知，新型催化剂有助于将塑料转化为基础化学物质。故选D。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“For this reason, scientists see the innovation not as an end point, but as a temporary fix toward a cleaner future. (基于此，科学家们并不将这种创新视为最终目标，而将其视为迈向更清洁未来的暂时解决方案。)”可知，科学家把该方法看作垫脚石、过渡手段。故选C。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“It transforms what was once pollution into power and demonstrates that the solutions to big problems often lie in rethinking waste not as garbage-but as potential. (它将曾经的污染物转化为能源，表明解决重大问题的方法往往在于重新思考：垃圾并非废物，而是潜在资源。)” 可知，这项创新带给我们的启示是新的视角创造可能性。故选A。 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。 The work is piling up, pressure is mounting, and deadlines are approaching. How can we still get useful results if we need to make quick judgments and fast decisions? ____16____ Here’s how we can upgrade our minds. Firstly, challenge your key assumptions. Based on past experience, our mind constantly makes assumptions about the world. However, what saves us time and energy can lead to wrong conclusions if they remain unchallenged. Start by working in a team and questioning each other’s assumptions. ____17____ You should also consider alternative explanations. Humans seek explanations, and we prefer the one that comes to mind first. ____18____ It pays to naturally look beyond the most obvious explanations. This is to avoid confirmation bias; when we ignore evidence that goes against a prior belief. A master thinker treats their preferred explanation just as an assumption. ____19____ They simply refer to the main factors influencing how things have been going or how they will go. If we practice watching for driving factors when we have time to think, we’ll be able to identify them more instinctively on occasions when we’re in a hurry. The master thinker prioritizes the factors that impact an issue the most. Finally, consider the overall context. The master thinker considers the circumstances and conditions of an issue. ____20____ A few minutes to orient ourselves and reflect on the situation as a whole can once more save us time down the road. Only then is it time to consider the details and incorporate them back into said picture. A. Moreover, try to focus on key drivers. B. Attempt to think about problems wisely. C. However, that isn’t necessarily the correct one. D. This habit involves looking at the big picture first. E. True expert thinkers know the limitations of their minds. F. This collaborative approach enables your thinking to be challenged. G. Actually, the habits of master thinkers can help in reasoning and making decisions. 【答案】16. G 17. F 18. C 19. A 20. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了在工作堆积、压力增大、截止日期临近的情况下，如何通过掌握优秀思考者的思维习惯来提升判断力、快速做出合理决策。 【16题详解】 根据前文“The work is piling up, pressure is mounting, and deadlines are approaching. How can we still get useful results if we need to make quick judgments and fast decisions?(工作越积越多，压力不断增加，截止日期日益临近。如果我们需要快速判断、迅速做决定，怎样才能得到有效的结果呢？)” 可知，空前提出了在高压下如何快速决策的问题；空后一句“Here’s how we can upgrade our minds.(以下是我们可以提升思维的方法。)” 引出具体方法；故推知：空处应给出解决问题的总体方向，起到承上启下作用；选项G“Actually, the habits of master thinkers can help in reasoning and making decisions.(事实上，优秀思考者的习惯有助于推理和做决策。)” 契合原文内容。故选G。 【17题详解】 根据前文“Start by working in a team and questioning each other’s assumptions.(从团队合作开始，互相质疑彼此的假设。)” 可知，空前强调团队协作、相互质疑；故推知：空处应说明这种做法带来的效果；选项F“This collaborative approach enables your thinking to be challenged.(这种协作方式能让你的思维受到检验和挑战。)” 契合原文内容。故选F。 【18题详解】 根据前文“You should also consider alternative explanations. Humans seek explanations, and we prefer the one that comes to mind first.(你也应该考虑其他解释。人类会寻找解释，并且我们更倾向于最先想到的那个。)” 可知，空前指出人们偏爱第一时间想到的解释；空后一句“It pays to naturally look beyond the most obvious explanations.(自然而然地去探寻那些最显而易见的解释之外的可能性，是值得的。)”说明寻求其他解释的价值；故推知：空处应进行转折，说明这个想法不一定正确；选项C“However, that isn’t necessarily the correct one.(然而，那不一定就是正确的解释。)” 契合原文内容。故选C。 【19题详解】 根据后文“They simply refer to the main factors influencing how things have been going or how they will go.(它们指的正是影响事情发展现状或未来走向的主要因素。)” 可知，空后解释主要影响因素；此处为段落首句，总领该段内容；选项A“Moreover, try to focus on key drivers.(此外，要努力关注关键驱动因素。)” 可以引领下文，指明They的指代对象。故选A。 【20题详解】 根据前文“Finally, consider the overall context. The master thinker considers the circumstances and conditions of an issue.(最后，考虑整体背景。优秀的思考者会考虑一件事的环境与条件。)” 可知，空前强调要关注整体情况；故推知：空处应进一步解释这一习惯的特点；选项D“This habit involves looking at the big picture first.(这个习惯要求先着眼大局。)” 契合原文内容。故选D。 第三部分 语言知识运用（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四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 My sister and I recently travelled back from Portugal. Among our memories, one experience ____21____. As a literary ____22____, I’d planned to visit a bookstore recommended by my favorite author. On our first day, we searched through the winding lanes for hours ____23____ and a sudden downpour forced us to end the ____24____. ____25____ to leave empty-handed, we made a final attempt on the last day. However, contradictory directions from passers-by only deepened our ____26____. As dusk fell, shopkeepers were packing up, streets quieting, and hope fading. Wet from another shower and with a torn map, we felt even more ____27____. Then, a blind turn led us to a narrow street where a store drew our attention. My sister stopped to ____28____ the map, and I glanced at the signs — “That’s it” I ____29____. The owner looked up, smiled, and ____30____ us in. Inside, floor-to-ceiling bookshelves lined the walls. As I ran my fingers along the bookshelves, a hardcover caught my eye. Just as I ____31____ for it, another hand brushed against the cover. “You like it too?” a woman smiled. As the bookstore’s regular, she instantly ____32____ with me and I told her our ____33____ search. The owner, overhearing our story, stepped over and ____34____ us with two copies of the book, each signed by the author. “For those truly appreciating it,” he said. My sister captured the moment as we exchanged email, promising to share reflections on the book later. Detours didn’t ruin our trip; instead, they led us to the priceless ____35____ — the places and the people we are meant to meet. 21. A. fell apart B. stood out C. carried on D. came about 22. A. enthusiast B. critic C. genius D. expert 23. A. casually B. smoothly C. briefly D. fruitlessly 24. A. hunt B. crisis C. vacation D. observation 25. A. Determined B. Hesitant C. Anxious D. Unwilling 26. A. knowledge B. relief C. curiosity D. confusion 27. A. bored B. lost C. hungry D. curious 28. A. fold B. mark C. consult D. fix 29. A. whispered B. complained C. cried D. sighed 30. A. waved B. followed C. pushed D. blocked 31. A. applied B. paid C. searched D. reached 32. A. competed B. bonded C. quarreled D. joked 33. A. comprehensive B. patient C. chaotic D. thorough 34. A. equipped B. awarded C. presented D. connected 35. A. encounters B. appointments C. gatherings D. lessons 【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D 24. A 25. D 26. D 27. B 28. C 29. C 30. A 31. D 32. B 33. C 34. C 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者和姐姐去葡萄牙旅行，历经波折找到一家书店并收获意外惊喜的经历。 【21题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：在我们的记忆中，有一个经历尤为突出。A. fell apart崩溃；B. stood out突出；C. carried on继续；D. came about发生。根据后文“I’d planned to visit a bookstore recommended by my favorite author. On our first day, we searched through the winding lanes for hours ____ and a sudden downpour forced us to end the ____.”描述找书店的曲折经历可知，这个经历很突出。故选B。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：作为一个文学爱好者，我计划去参观我最喜欢的作者推荐的一家书店。A. enthusiast爱好者；B. critic评论家；C. genius天才；D. expert专家。根据后文“I’d planned to visit a bookstore recommended by my favorite author”可知，作者是文学爱好者。故选A。 【23题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：第一天，我们找了几个小时，结果一无所获，一场突如其来的倾盆大雨迫使我们结束了寻找。A. casually随意地；B. smoothly顺利地；C. briefly短暂地；D. fruitlessly无结果地。根据后文“a sudden downpour forced us to end the ____.”和后文“____ to leave empty-handed, we made a final attempt on the last day.”可知，作者找了几个小时没结果。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. hunt寻找；B. crisis危机；C. vacation假期；D. observation观察。根据前文“we searched through the winding lanes for hours”和“a sudden downpour forced us”可知，大雨迫使结束了搜寻行动。故选A。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：不愿意空手而归，我们在最后一天做了最后一次尝试。A. Determined坚决的；B. Hesitant犹豫的；C. Anxious焦虑的；D. Unwilling不愿意的。根据后文“made a final attempt”可知，再次尝试可知不愿意白来一趟。故选D。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，路人的相互矛盾的指示只会加深我们的困惑。A. knowledge知识；B. relief宽慰；C. curiosity好奇心；D. confusion困惑。根据前文“contradictory directions”可知，路人的指示相互矛盾，加深了困惑。故选D。 【27题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：又被淋了一场雨，地图也撕破了，我们感到更加迷茫。A. bored无聊的；B. lost迷茫的；C. hungry饥饿的；D. curious好奇的。根据前文迷路以及“hope fading”可知，作者和姐姐身心俱疲感到迷失。故选B。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我姐姐停下来查看地图，我瞥了一眼招牌——“就是它”我喊道。A. fold折叠；B. mark标记；C. consult查阅，查看；D. fix修理。根据后文“glanced at the signs”可知，这里表示查阅地图确认位置。故选C。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. whispered低语；B. complained抱怨；C. cried喊道；D. sighed叹气。根据前文“That’s it”可知，找到目标的兴奋应该是激动地喊出。故选C。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：店主抬起头，微笑着示意我们进去。A. waved挥手示意；B. followed跟随；C. pushed推；D. blocked阻挡。根据后文“us in”可知，店主示意我们进去，wave sb. in表示“招手让某人进去”。故选A。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：就在我伸手去拿的时候，另一只手碰到了封面。A. applied申请；B. paid支付；C. searched搜索；D. reached伸手。根据前文“As I ran my fingers along the bookshelves, a hardcover caught my eye.”和后文“another hand brushed against the cover.”可知，一本精装书吸引了作者的目光，所以她伸手去拿。故选D。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：作为书店的常客，她立刻和我产生了共鸣，我告诉她我们寻找书店的曲折经历。A. competed竞争；B. bonded建立良好关系，产生共鸣；C. quarreled争吵；D. joked开玩笑。根据前文“another hand brushed against the cover. “You like it too?” a woman smiled.”和后文“with me and I told her our ____ search”可知，两人建立了情感联系，产生了共鸣，bond with sb.意为“与某人建立联系；与某人结为朋友”。故选B。 【33题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. comprehensive全面的；B. patient耐心的；C. chaotic混乱的；D. thorough彻底的。根据前文“On our first day, we searched through the winding lanes for hours ____ and a sudden downpour forced us to end the ____.”和“As dusk fell, shopkeepers were packing up, streets quieting, and hope fading. Wet from another shower and with a torn map, we felt even more ____.”描述找书店的经历可知，寻找的过程是曲折混乱的。故选C。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：店主听到我们的故事后，走过来送给我们两本作者签名的书。A. equipped装备；B. awarded授予；C. presented赠送；D. connected连接。根据后文“with two copies of the book, each signed by the author. “For those truly appreciating it,” he said. My sister captured the moment as we exchanged email, promising to share reflections on the book later.”可知，店主主动赠送给我们两本书。故选C。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：绕路并没有毁掉我们的旅行；相反，它们让我们遇到了无价的相遇——我们注定要遇到的地方和人。A. encounters相遇；B. appointments约会；C. gatherings聚会；D. lessons课程。根据后文“the places and the people we are meant to meet”可知，文章强调遇到的人和温暖，即无价的相遇。故选A。 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。 Architecture studio Penda has released visualizations of its “Yin-Yang House” — a home designed for a tiny plot near the German city of Kassel. Founded by architects Chris Precht and Dayong Sun, the studio created this home for a young family ____36____ (target) a self-sufficient lifestyle in the countryside. Given the site’s compact (紧凑的) nature, the only space available ____37____ (grow) fruit, vegetables and herbs is the roof. Penda therefore designed the roof as a series of terraces (露台) that create a ____38____ (function) garden. “Whenever architects design a building, they take ____39____ area away that used to belong to nature,” said the studio, “and we try to give this space back.” The building’s form consists of two interlocking sections based on the symbol for Yin-Yang — a Chinese philosophy that describes how ____40____ (seeming) opposing forces can combine to create a ____41____ (balance) and strong whole. The unique roof features stepped levels going up from the center, like the way mountains rise on either side of a valley. The sloping (倾斜的) roof ensures that rainwater ____42____ (channel) towards a tank below for ____43____ (store) to water the plants. Throughout the year, the plants will change ____44____ the seasons, varying the building’s appearance. The “Yin-Yang House” integrates living and working spaces, architecture and nature, creating a truly self-sufficient home, ____45____ timeless wisdom meets the future of green design. 【答案】36. targeting 37. to grow 38. functional 39. an 40. seemingly 41. balanced 42. is channeled##is channelled 43. storage 44. with 45. where 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要说明了德国一建筑工作室打造阴阳住宅，融合中式理念，以屋顶露台打造生态花园，收集雨水，结合自然，实现乡村自给自足的绿色居住模式。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这家工作室由建筑师克里斯·普雷奇特和孙大勇共同创立，他们为一个年轻家庭设计了这座住宅，旨在让其在乡村地区过上自给自足的生活方式。逻辑主语a young family与target为主动关系，用现在分词作定语。故填targeting。 【37题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：鉴于该场地空间狭小，能够用于种植水果、蔬菜和香草的唯一区域就是屋顶了。the space to do sth.表示“做某事的空间”，不定式作后置定语。故填to grow。 【38题详解】 考查形容词。句意：因此，彭达将屋顶设计成了多个平台状的区域，从而形成了一个实用的花园。修饰名词garden用形容词functional，作定语。故填functional。 【39题详解】 考查冠词。句意：该工作室表示：“每当建筑师设计一座建筑时，他们都会占用一块原本属于大自然的区域，而我们则试图将这部分空间归还给大自然。”此处area为泛指，且是发音以元音音素开头的单词，需用不定冠词an修饰。故填an。 【40题详解】 考查副词。句意：这座建筑的外形由两个相互连接的部分组成，其设计灵感源自阴阳符号——这是一种源自中国哲学的概念，它阐述了看似相互对立的力量如何能够结合在一起，从而形成一个平衡且强大的整体。修饰形容词opposing用副词seemingly。故填seemingly。 【41题详解】 考查形容词。句意：这座建筑的外形由两个相互连接的部分组成，其设计灵感源自阴阳符号——这是一种源自中国哲学的概念，它阐述了看似相互对立的力量如何能够结合在一起，从而形成一个平衡且强大的整体。修饰名词whole用形容词balanced，作定语。故填balanced。 【42题详解】 考查时态语态。句意：倾斜的屋顶使得雨水能够沿着坡面流向下方的储水罐，从而用于浇灌植物。主语rainwater与谓语构成被动关系，且陈述事实用一般现在时的被动语态，谓语用单数。故填is channeled/is channelled。 【43题详解】 考查名词。句意：倾斜的屋顶使得雨水能够沿着坡面流向下方的储水罐，从而用于浇灌植物。介词for后跟名词storage，表示“储存”，作宾语。故填storage。 【44题详解】 考查介词。句意：一年之中，这些植物会随着季节的变化而变化，从而改变建筑物的外观。短语change with the seasons表示“随季节变化”。故填with。 【45题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：这座“阴阳之宅”融合起居与办公空间、建筑与自然，打造出真正自给自足的居所，让永恒的智慧与未来绿色设计相融共生。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词为home（抽象地点），从句缺少地点状语，用关系副词 where。故填where。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 应用文写作（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你校英语社将组织社员和英国交换生参加“中西方艺术对话”(Dialogue between Chinese and Western Art)的主题艺术展，请你写一则通知在校英文报上刊登，内容包括： 1．展览介绍； 2．注意事项。 注意： 1．词数80左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 EAST MEETS WEST: CHINESE AND WESTERN ART ON SHOW ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Possible version 1 — 绘画 EAST MEETS WEST: CHINESE AND WESTERN ART ON SHOW Our English Club will organize a visit to the ‌“Dialogue between Chinese and Western Art” exhibition at City Museum next Saturday. All club members and British exchange students should gather at the school gate at 8:00 a.m. The exhibition features a great variety of classic artworks, including Van Gogh’s The Starry Night and the Chinese masterpiece Along the River During the Qingming Festival, offering a vivid cross-cultural art experience. Note that photography, food and drinks are strictly forbidden in the hall to protect the artworks. Come and enjoy this amazing feast of art! Possible version 2 — 雕塑 EAST MEETS WEST: CHINESE AND WESTERN ART ON SHOW With the aim of promoting international cultural exchange, our English Club will organize a visit to the exhibition “Dialogue between Chinese and Western Art” to be held in the City Museum next Saturday. Among the Western artworks on display, the classic sculpture The Thinker stands out. It boasts lifelike details and unique artistic charm, fully reflecting Western artists’ superb techniques. A shining representative of Chinese cultural treasures is the Bronze Goose-and-Fish Lamp. Exquisite in shape and eco-friendly in design, it perfectly combines beauty with practicality, showing the wisdom of ancient Chinese craftsmen. This is just a small taste of what is in store at the exhibition. We firmly believe this rewarding visit will leave a deep impression on you. All club members and British exchange students are to gather at the entrance to the museum at 8 a.m. Please keep quiet throughout the visit. Besides, no photos or food and drink are allowed inside. 【解析】 【导语】题目要求考生以李华身份写一则英文通知，介绍“中西方艺术对话”主题展并说明注意事项。(范文1) 【详解】1.词汇积累 组织，安排：organize → arrange 聚集，集合：gather → assemble 各种各样的：a variety of → various/diverse 禁止，严禁：forbid → prohibit 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Our English Club will organize a visit to the “Dialogue between Chinese and Western Art” exhibition at City Museum next Saturday. 拓展句：Our English Club will organize a visit to the “Dialogue between Chinese and Western Art” exhibition, which will be held at City Museum next Saturday. 【点睛】[高分句型1] The exhibition features a great variety of classic artworks, including Van Gogh’s The Starry Night and the Chinese masterpiece Along the River During the Qingming Festival, offering a vivid cross-cultural art experience. (运用了现在分词offering作伴随状语) [高分句型2] Note that photography, food and drinks are strictly forbidden in the hall to protect the artworks. (运用了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。 Sean Royston, and his long-time friend, Tolin Annis had a tradition to head out for an expedition every other year. In 2016, they decided to kayak (划皮艇) the Rocks NationalLakeshore, a challenging route on Lake Superior, teibentrti tuo bobson l rast ouodern. On September 13, they loaded up on food and camping devices, climbed into their kayaks, and pushed off from a beach near the national park’s headquarters. They planned to return in a week. They moved through small waves and headed northeast. Soon the lakeshore’s trademark cliffs (悬崖) began to rise on their right. Away from the shore, the head wind grew to the forecasted 10 knots — and kept rising. Still, they never considered turning around. They had been rowing maybe 90 minutes when, quite suddenly, the waves grew to two metres and steepened. The wind rose to an intense 20 knots, putting them in danger of flipping over. “It went bad fast!” shouted Tolin, who was in the lead about 20 metres ahead of Sean. Meanwhile, the wind pushed them closer to the cliff, where the waves became even steeper and rolled them into the water. Sean managed to get back to kayak, holding onto it for stability, and then paddled using his free hand. But he couldn’t make any progress against the strong wind. “My arms are giving out.” Sean thought to himself, “I gotta call now.” Using a VHF radio clipped to his life jacket, Sean called:“Mayday, two kayakers stuck.” But the tall cliffs blocked the signal from reaching anyone. When he raised his head, his friend had disappeared from sight. The man yelled to his friend at the top of his lungs, but there’s no reply. Sean struggled until the waves finally pushed him away from the shoreline and farther out in the lake. Exhausted, he floated on his back and considered his options. Sean decided to turn downwind, towards the beach where they had launched that morning. It was 5 kilometers away. “I’m a swimmer.” Sean talked himself up and started kicking. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右; 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Luckily, after about three hours, Sean saw the beach within reach. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The rescue team headed out immediately for Tolin ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Luckily, after about three hours, Sean saw the beach within reach. With his last strength, he pulled and kicked against the crashing waves, his lungs burning and limbs numb. Collapsing onto the sand, he gasped for air, but he knew the clock was ticking. “I must hurry up to save Tolin!” he muttered. Dragging his trembling feet, he headed toward the park headquarters, shouting, “One man is drowning along the cliff! Help!” Rangers heard him and rushed him inside for treatment, calling for the rescue team at the same time. The rescue team headed out immediately for Tolin. A helicopter soared over the cliffs, its spotlight piercing through the rain. Suddenly, a faint whistle echoed — Tolin hung on to a rock, waving his arm. A rescuer on the rope approached him carefully, and then pulled him up aboard, wrapping him in a blanket. Minutes later, they took Tolin back to the headquarters to reunite with his friend. Sean held Tolin tight, tears streaming down his face. “Thank goodness you’ re fine,” Sean said, gripping his friend’s shoulders. Tolin nodded, “Your bravery and determination saved us.” 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了 Sean Royston 和好友 Tolin Annis 每两年进行一次探险的传统，在 2016 年他们选择在苏必利尔湖的岩石国家湖岸划皮艇。出发后遭遇恶劣天气，风浪变大，两人翻入水中，Sean 设法抓住皮艇，却无法逆风前行，呼叫救援因信号受阻无果，最终决定顺风向出发地海滩游去。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“幸运的是，大约三个小时后，Sean看到海滩近在咫尺。”可知，第一段可描写Sean 看到海滩后的行动。Sean 拼尽全力游向海滩，上岸后虽精疲力竭但心系 Tolin，立即前往公园总部求救，工作人员一边安排救治 Sean，一边呼叫救援团队，突出 Sean 对朋友的担忧和责任感。 ②由第二段首句内容“救援队立刻出发去搜寻Tolin。”可知，第二段可描写救援团队对 Tolin 的救援过程及结果。直升机在悬崖上方搜索，最终发现 Tolin 并成功救援，Tolin 回到总部与 Sean 团聚，两人相互感慨，体现了友情以及救援成功的欣慰，同时强调 Sean 勇敢和坚定的品质。 2.续写线索：看到海滩拼力游上岸 —— 前往总部求救 —— 救援团队出发 —— 直升机发现并救起 Tolin—— 两人团聚表达感慨 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①营救：save /rescue ②呼喊：shout /yell ③抓住：grip /grasp 情绪类： ①勇敢：bravery /courage ②失去知觉的：senseless/numb 【点睛】【高分句型 1】Collapsing onto the sand, he gasped for air, but he knew the clock was ticking.（运用了现在分词 Collapsing 作状语 ） 【高分句型 2】Suddenly, a faint whistle echoed— Tolin hung on to a rock, waving his arm.（运用了现在分词 waving 作状语 ） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 福建省厦门第一中学2025-2026学年度 第二学期期中考试 高二年英语试卷 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 are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A song. B. A hobby. C. A hero. 2. What will the man do this Friday afternoon? A. Watch a show. B. See a dentist. C. Chair a meeting. 3. Where are the speakers probably? A. In the supermarket. B. At the airport. C. In the car. 4. How does the man sound? A. Alarmed. B. Calm. C. Excited. 5. What does the man suggest Susan do? A. Find academic partners. B. Present research results. C. Seek university funding. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Neighbors. B. Friends. C. Coworkers. 7. What is the woman doing? A. Selling flowers. B. Taking a class. C. Tending her garden. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8. Why does the woman talk to the man? A. To discuss the meal plan. B. To order take-away food. C. To complain about the food. 9. What does the woman care about regarding the food? A. Its healthiness. B. Its diversity. C. Its taste. 10. What does the man mean in the end? A. The change of oil is well received. B. It’s hard to meet everyone’s needs. C. They will go back to the old recipe. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 11. Why did Sam decide to make the show? A. To record kids’ life. B. To connect kids to nature. C. To protect the environment. 12. What’s the challenge of organizing a hike for children? A. Keeping kids focused. B. Arousing kids’ curiosity. C. Dealing with emergencies. 13. What does Sam intend to film next season? A. A coastal walk. B. A forest adventure. C. A desert hike. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 14. What happened to Susan yesterday? A. She had an accident. B. She missed the test. C. She was sick. 15. What is Susan asking Professor Davis about? A. The acting skills. B. The exam content. C. The writing assignment. 16. What does Davis ask Susan to do? A. To attend a meeting. B. To distribute the tickets. C. To reschedule a theater visit. 17. Who is Alan Altman? A. An actor. B. A receptionist. C. A professor. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18. What discount can students get for one book? A. 30%. B. 20%. C. 10%. 19. What can all students do on the spot? A. Get small prizes. B. Grab a free coffee. C. Have a lucky draw. 20. What’s the purpose of this announcement? A. To advertise a bookstore. B. To introduce a book fair. C. To promote new books. 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 Tree-planting projects are becoming increasingly popular worldwide, led by companies, nonprofits, governments, and communities. This raises the question of how investors or donors can choose which projects to support and assess their effectiveness. To address this, researchers of the Mongabay.app created a database to organize information on what reforestation projects publicly disclose. It is based on a comprehensive set of expert-identified criteria grouped into five categories — context, ecological, economic, social, and institutional — and assists users to identify suitable projects and ask informed questions. ●Why use the Mongabay. app High standards: Our list of criteria was primarily drawn from the Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) approach, widely recognized as the gold standard across the restoration sector. Transparency (透明度): Rather than make an assessment of the quality of the projects, the Mongabay. app reveals how much information is publicly disclosed by an organization. A growing catalog (目录): The community is encouraged to share new projects and update information about existing projects to make this catalog the best available resource. ●How it works To find a reforestation project that matches your interests, sort through the catalog using indicators from five key categories. Once you have a list of potential projects, examine the circular diagram next to each one — this represents its transparency level: the more complete the circle, the more information is disclosed. Click on the diagram to dig into the detailed project chart, so you can make an informed decision on which project to support. 1. What is the main purpose of the researchers by creating a database? A. To finance projects. B. To set up standards. C. To launch initiatives. D. To help make choices. 2. What is the first step to find a suitable project? A. Make an in-depth study of projects. B. Outline a list of candidate projects. C. Examine project charts in a diagram. D. Assess a project’s transparency level. 3. Which project would interest an investor seeking clear information on forest type? A. B. C. D. B I was a habitual pessimist, forever assuming the worst cases. As a textbook “helicopter mom,” I checked the backyard for hidden dangers before letting him play, carried a fully stocked emergency kit to his T-ball games, and flatly declined all concerts or crowded outings — fearing crushes, fires, or unforeseen disasters. My husband Don repeatedly argued that my overprotection was suffocating (窒息) David, urging me to let him experience normal childhood risks, but I maintained that I was merely safeguarding my son. The significant turning point came on a quiet afternoon when I chanced upon David in his room. He was carefully wrapping his beloved Superman figurine (小雕像) in bubble wrap, and when I asked why, he announced proudly, “Now you’re safe from pointy buildings and crashes.” In that instant, I was struck by a harsh and humbling truth: my overwhelming paranoia (偏执) had impacted his young mind, narrowing not just my own world but limiting his too. I realized I was wasting my life on unfounded fears and dragging David into the same cycle of anxiety. Determined to change, I peeled off the bubble wrap, explained that only Kryptonite could harm Superman, and guided him to play with non-destructive targets. I agreed to attend the downtown concert Don had been urging us to go to, adopting “cross that bridge if we come to it” as my new motto. Gradually, I reconnected with friends I’d pushed away, loosened the invisible hold I had on David, and learned to embrace the present moment rather than fear the unknown. I’ll never seek extreme adventures like skydiving, but I now enjoy activities I once avoided-from family camping trips to David’s sports games. He matured into a confident, tough young man, bearing the small scars of a normal childhood. Those roads I missed due to paranoia still hurt, but the newer, brighter paths I’ve chosen — thanks to a four-year-old and his superhero — have made all the difference in both our lives. 4. Which of the following best describes the mother in paragraph 1? A. sensible and cautious. B. Daring and responsible. C. Indifferent and pessimistic. D. Overprotective and insistent. 5. Why did the mother decide to change? A. To rebuild her social life and happiness. B. To become a perfectly fearless role model. C. To discourage her son from becoming fearful. D. To demonstrate her parenting style was justified 6. What do we know about the mother from the last two paragraphs? A. She addressed problems as they arose. B. She approved of a scar-free childhood. C. She rarely regretted her missed chances. D. She completely transformed her life belief. 7. Which of the following titles is most suitable for the passage? A. The Many Roads Not Taken B. The Day I Conquered All Fear C. Superman Saves More Than a Child D. From Helicopter Mom to Hands-off Parent C Historically, the worker who worked the most hours was widely seen as an organization’s most valuable employee. But that is no longer true: as AI promises to transform how we work, and the four-day-workweek movement gains steam, it is time to admit once and for all that working more does not make you more productive. In fact, many workers could dutifully keep themselves busy for an entire day without doing anything of real value, instead answering pointless emails and attending unnecessary meetings. Meanwhile, many are struggling under the unsustainable consequences of applying an industrial-era measure of productivity — namely, dividing output by hours — to our modern knowledge economy. As a result, workers are under constant pressure to relinquish their rightfully earned time to prove their commitment. Those who finish their tasks more quickly are typically rewarded with more work to fill the hours they’ve saved, in what is sometimes referred to as “performance punishment.” A co-worker who works through evenings, weekends, or lunch breaks to complete the same workload, meanwhile, is often more likely to be praised or even promoted for their perceived commitment. This dynamic ultimately creates more pressure to look busy than to deliver value, which is getting in the way of actually getting work done and holding back organizational productivity while wearing down workers’ well-being. So it is time for us to be smarter about how we work. That is ultimately what the four-day-workweek movement seeks to inspire. Instead of just giving everyone an extra vacation day each week, when positioned as a performance-based motivator, the four-day workweek becomes a wake-up call to refocus our time and energy at work on the things that really matter to the business. In today’s knowledge economy and tomorrow’s AI reality, the most successful individuals, organizations, and nations won’t be those that work the most hours, but those that are the most effective at making their working hours count. 8. How does the author introduce the topic? A. By listing AI-driven changes in work. B. By challenging the hours-productivity link. C. By describing employee-centered practices. D. By advocating a short-time working pattern. 9. What does the underlined word “relinquish” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Set aside. B. Count on. C. Give up. D. Care about. 10. What weakens organizational effectiveness according to paragraph 3? A. Job burnout. B. Performative busyness. C. Unfair punishment. D. Unnoticed commitment. 11. What does the author think of the four-day workweek? A. A reward for efficiency at work. B. A wake-up call to stay competitive. C. A push to think smarter about work. D. A preparation for the uncertain future. D Plastic has always been a double-edged sword — multi-purpose and cheap, but chemically stable. Traditional recycling methods involve multiple stages of sorting, cleaning, and melting (融化), which are energy-intensive and degrade the material’s quality. Turning plastic into fuel has been explored before, but existing techniques require high heat, complex catalysts (催化剂), and often produce impure results. Now, a groundbreaking cooperation between scientists in the US and China has brought the world one step closer to a real solution. Using a specially designed catalytic reaction, researchers found a way to break down long plastic polymer (聚合物) chains into short hydrocarbon molecules — the building blocks of fuel — in a single step. The team’s secret lies in a novel catalytic material that operates at medium temperatures — far lower than those used in conventional methods. Unlike traditional recycling, which melts plastic into lower-grade products, this catalyst essentially reduces plastics into usable hydrocarbon chains in just a few hours. The output can then be further processed into fuels for vehicles or even planes. According to Professor Zhang Wei, a chemical engineer from the Chinese partner university, the process transforms 95% of the plastic into usable hydrocarbons, leaving minimal remains and almost no harmful byproducts. The implications of this breakthrough extend far beyond scientific curiosity. If widely used, the one-step plastic-to-fuel method could dramatically reduce both plastic waste and non-renewable fuel dependence. Promising as the results are, experts stress that the cost of catalysts, the difficulty of collecting mixed plastic waste, and the issue of carbon emissions from burning fuels are key challenges to be addressed. For this reason, scientists see the innovation not as an end point, but as a temporary fix toward a cleaner future. While questions remain, this innovation marks a hopeful turn in humanity’s long battle with plastic waste. It transforms what was once pollution into power and demonstrates that the solutions to big problems often lie in rethinking waste not as garbage-but as potential. 12. What is a key advantage of the new method of recycling plastics? A. Low costs. B. Simple processes. C. High security. D. Adjustable reaction. 13. What does the novel catalyst help with? A. Speeding up waste collection. B. Adjusting the operating temperature. C. Minimizing harmful byproducts. D. Turning plastics into basic chemicals. 14. How do scientists regard the method? A. A dead end. B. A starting point. C. A stepping stone. D. A definite answer. 15. What inspiration does the innovation bring to us? A. New views create possibilities. B. Human effort overcomes challenges. C. Close teamwork works wonders. D. Tough problems lead to innovations. 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。 The work is piling up, pressure is mounting, and deadlines are approaching. How can we still get useful results if we need to make quick judgments and fast decisions? ____16____ Here’s how we can upgrade our minds. Firstly, challenge your key assumptions. Based on past experience, our mind constantly makes assumptions about the world. However, what saves us time and energy can lead to wrong conclusions if they remain unchallenged. Start by working in a team and questioning each other’s assumptions. ____17____ You should also consider alternative explanations. Humans seek explanations, and we prefer the one that comes to mind first. ____18____ It pays to naturally look beyond the most obvious explanations. This is to avoid confirmation bias; when we ignore evidence that goes against a prior belief. A master thinker treats their preferred explanation just as an assumption. ____19____ They simply refer to the main factors influencing how things have been going or how they will go. If we practice watching for driving factors when we have time to think, we’ll be able to identify them more instinctively on occasions when we’re in a hurry. The master thinker prioritizes the factors that impact an issue the most. Finally, consider the overall context. The master thinker considers the circumstances and conditions of an issue. ____20____ A few minutes to orient ourselves and reflect on the situation as a whole can once more save us time down the road. Only then is it time to consider the details and incorporate them back into said picture. A. Moreover, try to focus on key drivers. B. Attempt to think about problems wisely. C. However, that isn’t necessarily the correct one. D. This habit involves looking at the big picture first. E. True expert thinkers know the limitations of their minds. F. This collaborative approach enables your thinking to be challenged. G. Actually, the habits of master thinkers can help in reasoning and making decisions. 第三部分 语言知识运用（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四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 My sister and I recently travelled back from Portugal. Among our memories, one experience ____21____. As a literary ____22____, I’d planned to visit a bookstore recommended by my favorite author. On our first day, we searched through the winding lanes for hours ____23____ and a sudden downpour forced us to end the ____24____. ____25____ to leave empty-handed, we made a final attempt on the last day. However, contradictory directions from passers-by only deepened our ____26____. As dusk fell, shopkeepers were packing up, streets quieting, and hope fading. Wet from another shower and with a torn map, we felt even more ____27____. Then, a blind turn led us to a narrow street where a store drew our attention. My sister stopped to ____28____ the map, and I glanced at the signs — “That’s it” I ____29____. The owner looked up, smiled, and ____30____ us in. Inside, floor-to-ceiling bookshelves lined the walls. As I ran my fingers along the bookshelves, a hardcover caught my eye. Just as I ____31____ for it, another hand brushed against the cover. “You like it too?” a woman smiled. As the bookstore’s regular, she instantly ____32____ with me and I told her our ____33____ search. The owner, overhearing our story, stepped over and ____34____ us with two copies of the book, each signed by the author. “For those truly appreciating it,” he said. My sister captured the moment as we exchanged email, promising to share reflections on the book later. Detours didn’t ruin our trip; instead, they led us to the priceless ____35____ — the places and the people we are meant to meet. 21. A. fell apart B. stood out C. carried on D. came about 22. A. enthusiast B. critic C. genius D. expert 23. A. casually B. smoothly C. briefly D. fruitlessly 24. A. hunt B. crisis C. vacation D. observation 25. A. Determined B. Hesitant C. Anxious D. Unwilling 26. A. knowledge B. relief C. curiosity D. confusion 27. A. bored B. lost C. hungry D. curious 28. A. fold B. mark C. consult D. fix 29. A. whispered B. complained C. cried D. sighed 30. A. waved B. followed C. pushed D. blocked 31. A. applied B. paid C. searched D. reached 32. A. competed B. bonded C. quarreled D. joked 33. A. comprehensive B. patient C. chaotic D. thorough 34. A. equipped B. awarded C. presented D. connected 35. A. encounters B. appointments C. gatherings D. lessons 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。 Architecture studio Penda has released visualizations of its “Yin-Yang House” — a home designed for a tiny plot near the German city of Kassel. Founded by architects Chris Precht and Dayong Sun, the studio created this home for a young family ____36____ (target) a self-sufficient lifestyle in the countryside. Given the site’s compact (紧凑的) nature, the only space available ____37____ (grow) fruit, vegetables and herbs is the roof. Penda therefore designed the roof as a series of terraces (露台) that create a ____38____ (function) garden. “Whenever architects design a building, they take ____39____ area away that used to belong to nature,” said the studio, “and we try to give this space back.” The building’s form consists of two interlocking sections based on the symbol for Yin-Yang — a Chinese philosophy that describes how ____40____ (seeming) opposing forces can combine to create a ____41____ (balance) and strong whole. The unique roof features stepped levels going up from the center, like the way mountains rise on either side of a valley. The sloping (倾斜的) roof ensures that rainwater ____42____ (channel) towards a tank below for ____43____ (store) to water the plants. Throughout the year, the plants will change ____44____ the seasons, varying the building’s appearance. The “Yin-Yang House” integrates living and working spaces, architecture and nature, creating a truly self-sufficient home, ____45____ timeless wisdom meets the future of green design. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 应用文写作（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你校英语社将组织社员和英国交换生参加“中西方艺术对话”(Dialogue between Chinese and Western Art)的主题艺术展，请你写一则通知在校英文报上刊登，内容包括： 1．展览介绍； 2．注意事项。 注意： 1．词数80左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 EAST MEETS WEST: CHINESE AND WESTERN ART ON SHOW ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 Sean Royston, and his long-time friend, Tolin Annis had a tradition to head out for an expedition every other year. In 2016, they decided to kayak (划皮艇) the Rocks NationalLakeshore, a challenging route on Lake Superior, teibentrti tuo bobson l rast ouodern. On September 13, they loaded up on food and camping devices, climbed into their kayaks, and pushed off from a beach near the national park’s headquarters. They planned to return in a week. They moved through small waves and headed northeast. Soon the lakeshore’s trademark cliffs (悬崖) began to rise on their right. Away from the shore, the head wind grew to the forecasted 10 knots — and kept rising. Still, they never considered turning around. They had been rowing maybe 90 minutes when, quite suddenly, the waves grew to two metres and steepened. The wind rose to an intense 20 knots, putting them in danger of flipping over. “It went bad fast!” shouted Tolin, who was in the lead about 20 metres ahead of Sean. Meanwhile, the wind pushed them closer to the cliff, where the waves became even steeper and rolled them into the water. Sean managed to get back to kayak, holding onto it for stability, and then paddled using his free hand. But he couldn’t make any progress against the strong wind. “My arms are giving out.” Sean thought to himself, “I gotta call now.” Using a VHF radio clipped to his life jacket, Sean called:“Mayday, two kayakers stuck.” But the tall cliffs blocked the signal from reaching anyone. When he raised his head, his friend had disappeared from sight. The man yelled to his friend at the top of his lungs, but there’s no reply. Sean struggled until the waves finally pushed him away from the shoreline and farther out in the lake. Exhausted, he floated on his back and considered his options. Sean decided to turn downwind, towards the beach where they had launched that morning. It was 5 kilometers away. “I’m a swimmer.” Sean talked himself up and started kicking. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右; 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Luckily, after about three hours, Sean saw the beach within reach. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The rescue team headed out immediately for Tolin ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $