福建莆田第十二中学2025-2026学年高二下学期5月期中英语试题

**基本信息** 莆田第十二中学高二下学期期中英语试卷以真实情境与多元主题为载体，融合科技前沿（黑洞研究）、环保热点（塑料污染）、文化传承（数字书法）及个人成长（励志故事），全面考查语言能力、思维品质与文化意识，适配高二学段核心素养发展需求。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |听力|20题/30分|日常对话、访谈理解|情境贴近生活（露营、餐厅选择），考查信息抓取与推理能力| |阅读|20题/50分|细节理解、推理判断、主旨大意|素材涵盖博物馆文化、健康生活、环保行动、宇宙探索，如C篇用数据（800万吨塑料入海洋）与专家观点强化论证| |语言运用|25题/30分|词汇辨析、语法填空、语境理解|完形填空以残障人士励志故事渗透价值观，语法填空结合数字书法体现传统与科技融合| |书面表达|2题/40分|应用写作（演讲稿）、故事续写|演讲稿呼吁健身培养健康意识，续写通过诚信故事深化责任担当，注重语言输出与思维表达|

第一节听下面五段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。听下面的录音，回答第一小题。Dennis, do you still live with your parents? No, I moved out last month. I've already decided to live on my own. How can you afford the rent? I've been employed by a new company. Dennis, do you still live with your parents? No, I moved out last month. I've already decided to live on my own. How can you afford the rent? I've been employed by a new company. 听下面的录音，回答第二小题。B sadie, acting in the movie is barely satisfactory, so what do you think of your performance? I'm not quite satisfied with the either, but it's just my first movie. I'm sure i'll do Better next time. Broadly, some audience said your acting in the movie is barely satisfactory, so what do you think of your performance? I'm not quite satisfied with the neither, but it's just my first movie. I'm sure i'll do Better next time. 听下面的录音，回答第三小题。I heard . there will be a power cut tonight. Don't worry. I've already bought some candles. So when will IT begin? It'll begin at seven P. M, and will last for three hours. I heard there will be a power cut tonight. Don't worry, i've already bought some candles. So when will IT begin? Will begin at seven P. M, and will last for three hours. 听下面的录音，回答第四小题。Did you have a good time during your camping? Just so so fb had been called away by her boss before we set out. Jenny y felt sick all the way. I had to send heard of margins to give . her physical check up. Oh, maybe SHE got carsick. Did you have a good time during your camping? Just so so fb had been called away by her boss before we set out. Jenny felt sick all the way. I had to send her a Martins to give . her a physical check up. Oh, maybe he got. 听下面的录音，回答第五小题。I was . thinking about ordering some takeout. Do you want to order a personal dish or share . something bigger? I'll just get a piece of beef fans and vegetables. I had a late lunch, so I don't have much of an appetite right now. I was thinking about ordering some takeout. Do you want to order a personal dish or share something bigger? I'll just get a piece of beef fans and vegetables. I had a late lunch, so I don't have much of an appetite right now. 第二节听下面5段录音，每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟，听完后每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间，每段录音播放两遍。听下面的录音，回答第六和第七小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。It's children's day. Will we stay at home all day? Why don't we go to the amusement park? Oh, there's always too . much noise. What about . the circus? Circus is IT still in town? yes. And you promised our son you'd take him there before IT leaves. The circus will be so crowded today. What about going to the cinema? Peter likes watching movies. That sounds good. It's children's day. Will we stay at home all day? Why don't we go to the amusement park? Oh, there's always too much noise. What about the circus? Circus is IT still in town? Yes, and you promised our son you'd take him there before IT leaves. The circus will be so crowded today. What about going to the cinema? Peter likes watching . movies that sounds good. 听下面的录音，回答第八至第十小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。The water supply of our building has been cut off. I haven't stored any water for cooking today. then. Are you up for a restaurant meal tonight? I guess we have no choice but to eat out. We could go to the mexican restaurant around the corner of our street. I'd like to try something different this time. Then we can go to the italian restaurant or the french restaurant. I prefer the latter. It's fine with me. The restaurant is a bit far. Will we drive or take a taxi there? Well, we've been a couch potato recently. I would rather ride shared bikes . all the way there. Okay, it's up to you. The water supply of our building has been cut off. I haven't stored any water for cooking today. then. Are you up for a restaurant meal tonight? I guess we have no choice but to eat out. We could go to the mexican restaurant around the corner of our street. I'd like to try something different this time. Then we can go to the italian restaurant or the french restaurant. The latter is fine with me. The restaurant is a bit far. Will we drive or take a taxi there? Well, we've been a couch potato recently. I would rather ride shared bikes . all the way there. Okay, it's up to you. 听下面的录音，回答第十一至第十三小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Tom, what were you watching just now? I was . watching AT. V series heartland. It's about a family who lives on a ranch with horses and cattle. Why did you watch such a series? IT must be very boring. Well, that may sound boring to you, but I really love watching IT, though its story is neither exciting nor touching. He tells about the life that I truly want to live. You mean, you want to live a simple and peaceful life? Yes, i've been thinking a lot lately about living in the country's side. Like my grandparents, I can keep many animals and plants and then get safe, healthy food there. I can even slow my pace in the busy world, looking at the scenery around me and enjoying myself. So do you want to move to the countryside? Yes, if you get tired of the city life someday, why not experience . IT for yourself? Well, I grew up here. Life here is so much more exciting. Tom, what were you watching just now? I was . watching AT. V series, heartland. It's about a family who lives on a ranch with horses and cattle. Why did you watch such a series? IT must be very boring. Well. that may sound boring to you, but I really love watching IT, though its story is neither exciting nor touching. He tells about the life that I truly want to live. You mean, you want to live a simple and peaceful life? Yes, i've been thinking a lot lately about living in the countryside. Like my grandparents, I can keep many animals and plants and then get safe, healthy food there. I can even slow my pace in the busy world, looking at the scenery around me and enjoying myself. So do you want to move to the country's side? Yes, if you get tired of the city life someday, why not experience . IT for yourself? Well, I grew up here. Life here is so much more exciting. 听下面的录音，回答第十四至第十七小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Dave, what about going to my obey in thailand for a holiday this year? The magazine says it's a very famous speech in the country. I know that beach IT made headlines in ninety nine when some people arrived there. The film, the famous hollywood movie the beach. Since then, tourists have flooded in this speech, with as many as four thousand visitors arriving on boats every day. That's really hard to believe. Yes. sadly, tourism ruined the natural life there. That is why the thai government closed the beach to tourists for about four years. I didn't know IT was closed for about four years. So when did IT reopened? Reopened in january twenty twenty two. Now there's a limit of three hundred visitors per day. Well, I think it's a good decision. I agree. Scientists there believe that the beach is a natural resource they have to preserve. Actually, there are many other great beaches in thailand. We don't have to visit that one. You're right, but I don't know any . other beaches. It's easy. Let's search for some information on websites and then make a decision. Good idea, dave, what about going to my obey in thailand for a holiday this year? The magazine says it's a very famous speech in the country. I know that beach IT made headlines in nineteen ninety nine when some people arrived there. The film, the famous hollywood movie the beach. Since then, tourists have flooded in this speech with as many as four thousand visitors arriving on boats every day. That's really hard to believe. Yes. sadly, tourism ruined the natural life there. That is why the thai government closed the beach to tourists for about four years. I didn't know IT was closed for about four years. So when did IT reopened? Reopened in january twenty, twenty two. Now there's a limit of three hundred visitors per day. Well, I think it's a good decision. I agree. Scientists there believe that the beach is a natural resource they have to preserve. Actually, there are many other great beaches in thailand. We don't have to . visit that one. You are right, but I don't know any . other beaches. It's easy. Let's search for some information on websites and then . make a decision. Good idea. 听下面的录音，回答第十八至第二十小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Eva lucas is a lovely eight year old girl who started to paint when he was four years old. SHE created her first of several books just one year after SHE started to paint. Her most recent book is titled AV s guide to having a perfect life. IT contains several chapters, including your home, friends, pets and places. With the picture I drew on every page, along with her handwritten text in the friend's chapter, SHE offers this wise advice, you should always have friends that are Carrying helpful and kind. This soft cover book is professionally self published. One hundred percent of the profits are donated to avers choice of two non profit organizations. A wish come true, and the providence animal rescue league SHE serves as a positive role model for children and a reminder for as adults to recall our early childhood dreams. It's never too late to try to make our dreams come true and make a difference in the world. Eva lucas is a lovely eight year old girl who started to paint when he was four years old. SHE created her first of several books just one year after SHE started to paint. Her most recent book is titled AV s guide to having a perfect life. IT contains several chapters, including your home, friends, pets and places with a picture. SHE drew on every page, along with her handwritten text in the friends chapter. SHE offers this wise advice. You should always have friends that are caring, helpful and kind. This soft cover book is professionally self published. One hundred percent of the profits are donated to avers choice of two non profit organizations. A wish come true. And the providence animal rescue league SHE serves as a positive role model for children and a reminder for assaults to recall our early childhood dreams. It's never too late to try to make our dreams come true and make a difference in the world. 参考答案 第一部分 听力（每小题1.5分，总分30分） 1～5 ACCBA 6~10 BACBA 11~15 CBABC 16~20 AABBC 第二部分 阅读（每小题2.5分，总分50分） 21-23：CAC 24-27: ABCC 28-31：DBAC 32-35：DBCC 36-40:GFAEB 第3部分 完形填空（每小题1分，总15分） 41-45：ABDAC 46-50：CBDAD 51-55：BDCAC 语法填空：（每小题1.5分，总分15分） 56.carries 57. were used 58. virtually 59. accuracy 60. but 61. like 62. geographical 63. to craft 64. which 65. bringing 应用文：（15分）One possible version: Dear teachers and schoolmates, Good morning! It’s my pleasure to share my thoughts on exercise and health today. Regular exercise is the foundation of a strong body and a positive mood. It not only strengthens our muscles and improves our physical fitness, but also helps us relieve academic stress and stay in a good state of mind. On campus, we have plenty of easy and accessible choices: we can jog along the playground in the morning, skip ropes during breaks, or play basketball and badminton with classmates after class. These activities don’t require any special equipment, just our enthusiasm and persistence. I sincerely suggest that every one of us should spend at least 30 minutes exercising every day and develop a lifelong habit of keeping fit. Let’s move our bodies and embrace a healthy life together! Thank you! 读后续写（25分） I froze, not expecting such a response. All afternoon I had been tortured by the thought of getting into huge trouble, and I had steeled myself for anger and complaints. But the angry shouts I had braced for never came. Instead, Mrs. Gable praised me for my integrity, saying my note had shown more respect than any apology could. She added that in a world where many people would have simply driven away, I had chosen to take responsibility for my mistake. She reassured me and firmly refused to accept any money for the repair. Her final advice to “drive safer” lingered in my heart long after we hung up, filling me with warmth that melted all my earlier anxieties. That night, I told my dad everything. I described the scratch, the urge to run away, the note I left, and my terrible worry about the cost. When I finished, I hung my head, expecting scolding or disappointment. Much to my astonishment, however, he simply smiled and patted me on the shoulder, saying proudly that I had done the right thing, choosing integrity over fear. “That’s the mark of a man,” he said in a firm voice. We talked for hours, about responsibility, about second chances, about kindness. Before bed, he handed me a check. “For your books,” he said gently. Dad was right — taking responsibility wasn’t a burden. It was freedom. And that birthday, I didn’t just grow older — I grew up. 听力材料 Text 1 决定独立生活 W: Dennis, do you still live with your parents? M: No. I moved out last month. I’ve already decided to live on my own. W: How can you afford the rent? M: I’ve been employed by a new company. Text 2 表演差强人意 W: Bradley, some audience said your acting in the movie is barely satisfactory. So what do you think of your performance? M: I’m not quite satisfied with it either. But it’s just my first movie. I’m sure I’ll do better next time. Text 3 晚上将会停电 M: I heard there will be a power cut tonight. W: Don’t worry. I’ve already bought some candles. M: So when will it begin? W: It’ll begin at 7:00 pm and will last for three hours. Text 4 野营不顺利 W: Did you have a good time during your camping? M: Just so-so. Phoebe had been called away by her boss before we set out. Jenny felt sick all the way. I had to send her to Martin’s to give her a physical checkup. W: Oh! Maybe she got carsick. Text 5 考虑订外卖 M: I was thinking about ordering some takeout. Do you want to order a personal dish or share something bigger? W: I’ll just get a piece of beef and some vegetables. I had a late lunch, so I don’t have much of an appetite right now. Text 6 商讨如何庆祝儿童节 W: It’s Children’s Day. Will we stay at home all day? Why don’t we go to the amusement park? M: Oh, there’s always too much noise. W: What about the circus? M: Circus? Is it still in town? W: Yes, and you promised our son you’d take him there before it leaves. M: The circus will be so crowded today. What about going to the cinema? Peter likes watching movies. W: That sounds good. Text 7 准备去饭店就餐 W: The water supply of our building has been cut off. I haven’t stored any water for cooking today. M: Then are you up for a restaurant meal tonight? W: I guess we have no choice but to eat out. We could go to the Mexican restaurant around the corner of our street. M: I’d like to try something different this time. W: Then we can go to the Italian restaurant or the French restaurant. M: I prefer the latter. W: It’s fine with me. The restaurant is a bit far. Will we drive or take a taxi there? M: Well, we’ve been a couch potato recently. I would rather ride shared bikes all the way there. W: OK. It’s up to you. Text 8 渴望过简单的生活 W: Tom, what were you watching just now? M: I was watching a TV series Heartland. It’s about a family who lives on a ranch with horses and cattle. W: Why did you watch such a series? It must be very boring. M: Well, it may sound boring to you, but I really love watching it. Though its story is neither exciting nor touching, it tells about the life that I truly want to live. W: You mean you want to live a simple and peaceful life? M: Yes. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about living in the countryside like my grandparents. I can keep many animals and plants and then get safe, healthy food there. I can even slow my pace in the busy world, looking at the scenery around me and enjoying myself. W: So do you want to move to the countryside? M: Yes. If you get tired of the city life someday, why not experience it for yourself? W: Well, I grew up here. Life here is so much more exciting. Text 9 泰国的玛雅湾 W: Dave, what about going to Maya Bay in Thailand for a holiday this year? The magazine says it’s a very famous beach in the country. M: I know that beach. It made headlines in 1999 when some people arrived there to film the famous Hollywood movie The Beach. Since then, tourists have flooded in this beach with as many as 4,000 visitors arriving on boats every day. W: That’s really hard to believe. M: Yes. Sadly, tourism ruined the natural life there. That is why the Thai government closed the beach to tourists for about four years. W: I didn’t know it was closed for about four years. So when did it reopen? M: It reopened in January, 2022. Now there’s a limit of 300 visitors per day. W: Well, I think it’s a good decision. M: I agree. Scientists there believe that the beach is a natural resource they have to preserve. Actually there’re many other great beaches in Thailand. We don’t have to visit that one. W: You’re right. But I don’t know any other beaches. M: It’s easy. Let’s search for some information on websites and then make a decision. W: Good idea. Text 10 小女孩通过出书为慈善机构筹集资金 W: Ava Milukas is a lovely 8-year-old girl who started to paint when she was 4 years old. She created her first of several books just one year after she started to paint. Her most recent book is titled Ava’s Guide to Having a Perfect Life. It contains several chapters, including “Your Home”, “Friends”, “Pets”, and “Places” with the picture she drew on every page, along with her handwritten text. In the “Friends” chapter, she offers this wise advice,“You should always have friends that are caring, helpful and kind.” This soft-cover book is professionally self-published. 100% of the profits are donated to Ava’s choice of two non-profit organizations: A Wish Come True and the Providence Animal Rescue League. She serves as a positive role model for children and a reminder for us adults to recall our early childhood dreams. It’s never too late to try to make our dreams come true and make a difference in the world. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025—2026 学年莆田第十二中学高二下学期期中考试英语试卷 （试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟） 出题人：柯丽仙 审题人：林腾 班级： 姓名： 座号： 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用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，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. What has Dennis decided to do? A. Live independently. B. Start a new company. C. Stay with his parents. 2. What is probably the man? A. A director. B. A host. C. An actor. 3. When will the electricity be on again tonight? A. At 7:00 pm. B. At 9:00 pm. C. At 10:00 pm. 4. Who did the man go camping with? A. Martin. B. Jenny. C. Phoebe. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. What food they want to order. B. Where they’ll have lunch. C. How hungry they feel. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Mother and son. B. Husband and wife. C. Teacher and student. 7. Where does the man suggest going? A. The cinema. B. The circus. C. The amusement park. 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8. Why will the speakers eat out tonight? A. They want to eat some different food. B. They don’t feel like cooking. C. They can’t cook at home. 9. What does the man want to eat? A. Mexican food. B. French food. C. Italian food. 10. How will the speakers go to the restaurant? A. By bike. B. By car. C. By taxi. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11. What attracts Tom to watch Heartland probably? A. The touching plots. B. The exciting story. C. The peaceful lifestyle. 12. What does Tom think of his grandparents’ life? A. It’s tough. B. It’s simple. C. It’s boring. 13. Where does the woman live? A. In the city. B. In the town. C. In the countryside. 听第9段录音，回答第14至17题。 14. What made Maya Bay draw too many tourists since 1999? A. The convenient location. B. A famous Hollywood movie. C. Its first opening to the public. 15. Why did the government close Maya Bay for a time? A. To develop it. B. To do research. C. To protect the natural life. 16. How many tourists can visit Maya Bay per day now? A. 300. B. 2,000. C. 4,000. 17. What will the speakers do next? A. Surf the Internet. B. Read some magazines. C. Book a holiday. 听第10段录音，回答第18至20题。 18. When did Ava create her first book? A. At the age of 4. B. At the age of 5. C. At the age of 8. 19. What did Ava do for her new book? A. She searched for wise sayings. B. She drew pictures for it. C. She collected money. 20. How does Ava use the money got from her new book? A. Go on learning painting. B. Support her family. C. Do charity.  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 The National Art Museum’s online portal provides visitors with interactive experiences, including 360-degree virtual tours, curator videos, and detailed exhibit descriptions. Below is an overview of selected galleries arranged by floor. Ground Floor Room 101 — Patrons’ Hall: This gallery honors the generous donors and collectors whose contributions have been essential to the museum’s growth since its founding in 1920. Their legacy is showcased through personal stories and selected artworks they donated. First Floor Room 201 — Ancient Civilizations: Focusing on Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley, this gallery displays artifacts from 2500 BC to 500 BC. Highlights include cuneiform tablets, pottery, and early urban planning models that illustrate the dawn of civilization. Second Floor Room 301 — European Renaissance: Exhibits here cover the 14th to 17th centuries, featuring paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts from Italy and Northern Europe. Masterpieces by renowned artists highlight the period’s emphasis on humanism and scientific discovery. 1. Where is this text most likely found? A. A museum brochure. B. A history textbook. C. The museum’s official website. D. A travel blog. 2. Which room is dedicated to the museum’s benefactors? A. Room 101. B. Room 201. C. Room 301. D. Room 102. 3. What might a visitor say after exploring Room 301? A. “The ancient tablets were fascinating.” B. “I learned a lot about early urban planning.” C. “The Renaissance art truly captured the spirit of innovation.” D. “The donors’ stories were inspiring.” B I didn’t always drink a lot of caffeine (咖啡因). I hardly enjoyed the taste of coffee until my mid-20s.But once I started working long hours from home, I soon needed a third cup of coffee just to feel the energy one used to give me. But by the end of the day, my heart felt like it was beating faster, I couldn’t relax, and it was difficult to fall asleep. According to Dr. Giuseppe Aragona, an online doctor, caffeine dependence isn’t sustainable . “Imagine your body like your finances. Running it on caffeine is the same as surviving through credit cards,” he said. “Eventually, the bank (your body in this case) will want to cash-in, and this makes it much more likely for you to become tired, lose focus, and by the end of the day, want to achieve nothing.” So I decided to remove all caffeinated drinks from my life for two weeks, no matter how awful it felt. I started with three cups of lemon water in the morning, had a decaffeinated soda in the afternoon, and ended with a cup of tea. Though the effects, at first, were hardly the same, the act of getting up from my desk to refill my cup made the day a bit more bearable. Dr. Aragona also told me that kicking all the caffeine could help me find a more natural body rhythm and reduce my anxiety levels. But along the way, he said I’d likely be sleepy. “Of course, you will still get tired, but this is natural, because all caffeine is doing is saving that for later — and likely to a greater degree after you force your body into overdrive,” he added. The first three days were awful. I felt extremely tired, had really terrible headaches, and could barely make it to 10 a.m. without wanting to take a nap. After about a week, I felt like a different person. By the end of the two weeks, I felt a lot more in control of my mind, body, and life. And I didn’t miss caffeine as much as I thought I would. 24. Why did the author start to drink a lot of caffeine? A. To keep energetic. B. To stay up late. C. To enjoy the taste. D. To fight severe stress. 25. What is a consequence of caffeine dependence according to Dr. Aragona? A. Financial difficulties. B. Physical burnout. C. Longer working hours. D. Emotional breakdown. 26. What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 4 refer to? A. Anxiety. B. Focus. C. Tiredness. D. Sleep. 27. Which of the following best describes the author’s experience of quitting caffeine? A. Tiring but interesting. B. Boring but worthwhile. C. Painful but rewarding. D. Awkward but educational. C In today’s globalized world, plastic pollution has emerged as a major environmental concern. Every year, over 400 million tons of plastic are produced worldwide, much of which is designed for single use. The convenience of disposable packaging — for food, drinks, and consumer goods — has led to an enormous increase in waste. Although plastics are lightweight and flexible, these very properties make them difficult to collect and recycle efficiently. The impact on the planet extends far beyond visual pollution. It is estimated that more than 8 million tons of plastic enter the oceans annually, affecting over 700 marine species. Seabirds, turtles, and fish often mistake plastic for food, which may lead to injury or death. Moreover, plastic debris breaks down into micro-plastics — tiny particles that can be absorbed by marine life and eventually enter the human food chain. Recent studies have detected micro-plastics in tap water, air, and even human bodies, although the long-term health effects remain uncertain. In response, governments and organizations have launched many initiatives. Some nations have banned certain single-use plastics, such as straws or shopping bags. Others focus on boosting recycling rates or offering incentives (奖励) to companies that use biodegradable materials. However, these approaches face multiple hurdles. Recycling infrastructure is inadequate in many regions, and biodegradable plastics require specific conditions to decompose, which are not always available. Experts stress the need for a combination of policy, technology, and individual action. Dr. Anna Carter, a marine biologist, points out that education and public awareness play a powerful role. “When people understand the consequences of daily choices,” she says, “they are more likely to reduce unnecessary packaging, select reusable products, and participate in local clean-ups.” Innovative companies are also investing in new materials — like plant-based plastics — which promise to be more eco-friendly in the long run. Ultimately, solving plastic pollution requires collaboration between governments, industries, and citizens. While progress has been made, the challenge is ongoing. Dr. Carter insists, “Every effort, big or small, can spark change. It starts with everyone.” 28. Why is plastic pollution a major concern? A. Plastic is cheap to produce. B. Plastic products are convenient to use. C. Plastic waste is increasing rapidly. D. Plastic is single-use and hard to recycle. 29. How does the author show the impact of plastic pollution? A. By presenting experimental results. B. By presenting data and examples. C. By analyzing survey reports. D. By quoting findings from experts. 30. The underlined word “hurdles” in Paragraph 3 probably means _______. A. difficulties B. requirements C. drawbacks D. changes 31. What is the main purpose of the text? A. To present expert views on solutions. B. To highlight new materials for sustainability. C. To raise awareness and call for action. D. To report studies on plastic harm. D Astronomers have uncovered the feeding schedule of a supermassive black hole, revealing that it consumes material about every three and a half years. The discovery provides key information about mysterious cosmic (宇宙的) forces, deepening scientists’ understanding of how the universe is formed. Astronomers first noticed the black hole’s activity when the galaxy it resides in experienced a significant increase in brightness in 2018. They identified this as a tidal (潮汐的) disruption (扰乱) event, which occurs when a star is torn apart by the intense gravitational (引力的) forces of a black hole. As the star was pulled apart, its material heated up, producing X-ray and ultraviolet light that was observed by the telescopes. This emission eventually faded, suggesting that the black hole had consumed the matter. However, about two years later, the X-ray and UV light from the galaxy broke up again. This unexpected resurgence (复苏) suggested that the star had only been partially consumed during its first encounter, with more material being taken away as it approached the black hole again. The astronomers learned that the star had moved into a highly extended orbit around the black hole after the first encounter. When it eventually approached again, the galaxy lit up with X-ray and UV light as more of the star’s material was consumed. This discovery allowed the scientists to calculate the star’s orbital period, helping them learn that the black hole consumes material approximately every three and a half years. On these grounds, the team predicts that the black hole’s next encounter with the star will begin between May and August 2025, although it is expected to be smaller, as most of the star has already been destroyed. 32. What is the significance of the discovery of the feeding schedule of a black hole? A. It led to scientists’ discovery of a supermassive black hole. B. It made the formation of the black hole known to scientists. C. It changed scientists’ views about the threat from black holes. D. It broadened scientists’ knowledge of the power of the universe. 33. What made the black hole’s activity discovered? A. The powerful gravitational pull of a black hole. B. The X-ray and UV light released by the star. C. A sudden decrease in the galaxy’s brightness. D. A sharp rise in radio signals from the galaxy. 34. What does the author imply in paragraph 3? A. The star had the ability to recover. B. The black hole had unstable forces. C. The star partly survived the black hole. D. The star shone before being pulled apart. 35. Which of the following statements is true according to the team’s prediction? A. The black hole’s feeding schedule will be changed. B. The next encounter will take place outside the orbit. C. The next encounter will be tinier than the previous one. D. The star will be completely consumed by the black hole. 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。 Beat the heat — How to stay cool when temperatures soar Maybe you’re one of those people who peel off a sweater when everyone else is complaining that it’s chilly. 36 The point is, there’s no single temperature that can be pinpointed (明确指出) as comfortable for everyone. “What temperature people start to become uncomfortable at is really individual and variable,” says S. Tony Wolf, PhD, assistant professor at the University of Georgia. 37 It also relies on things like humidity and air flow. Plus, combinations of factors unique to individuals — age, gender, body mass, medical conditions and medications — affect how we experience temperature. And fortunately, there are many things we can do to stay comfortable in spite of the heat. 38 “Sweating is how we regulate heat,” says Robert Kenefick, PhD, professor at the University of Massachusetts. “Drinking plain, cool water or fluids with electrolytes (like sports drinks) helps.” Choose clothing that’s right — light fabrics, light colors — and loose. Loose clothing allows for better airflow and helps keep you cool. 39 Keep windows covered with shades, blinds or curtains. Think of how a car with closed windows heats up when left sitting in sunlight — it’s called the greenhouse effect. The same thing can happen at home if uncovered windows trap sunlight and heat inside. Keep a spray bottle handy. Spraying yourself with cool or cold water and then sitting or standing near a fan can help your body evaporate (蒸发) sweat and dissipate (消散) heat through your skin. 40 “The more of your body surface areas that you cool, the better off you’re going to be,” says Wolf. A. Drink plenty of water. B. If you are really hot, take a cold bath or shower. C. Use fans to keep the air constantly flowing indoors. D. Go out earlier in the day when it’s cooler or later at night. E. But workout clothing made from new fabrics is also a good choice. F. In fact, our perception of heat and cold doesn’t just depend on the temperature. G. Or maybe you’re the person who’s putting on a sweater when others say it’s too hot. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Roger Crawford had everything he needed to play tennis — except two hands and a leg. The doctor said Roger suffered from ectrodactylism, a 41 birth defect affecting only one out of 90,000 children born in the United States. The doctor said Roger would probably 42 walk or care for himself. Fortunately, Roger’s parents didn’t believe the doctor. “My parents never allowed me to feel 43 for myself or take advantage of people because of my handicap (残障). Once I got into 44 because my school papers were continually late,” explained Roger, who had to hold his 45 with both “hands” to write slowly. “I asked Dad to write a 46 to my teachers, asking for a two-day 47 on my assignments. Instead, Dad made me start writing my paper two days early!” Roger’s father always encouraged him to get 48 in sports, teaching Roger to catch and throw a volleyball, and play backyard football after school. At age 12, Roger managed to win a spot on the school football team. Roger’s love of sports 49 and so did his self-confidence. But not every obstacle 50 Roger’s determination. Eating in the lunchroom with the other kids watching him fumble (笨拙地处理) with his food proved very painful to Roger, as did his repeated failure in tennis class. But Roger 51 . Although he had no role models to guide him, Roger became obsessed with tennis and in time he started to win. Roger now 52 the country, speaking to groups about what it takes to be a winner, no matter who you are. “The only 53 between you and me is that you can see my handicap, but I can’t see yours. We all have them. When people ask me how I’ve been able to overcome my physical handicaps, I tell them that I haven’t overcome 54 . I’ve simply learned what I can’t do — such as play the piano or 55 with chopsticks — but more importantly, I’ve learned what I can do. Then I do what I can with all my heart and soul.” 41. A. rare B. common C. regular D. ordinary 42. A. seldom B. never C. sometimes D. usually 43. A. nervous B. hopeless C. angry D. sorry 44. A. trouble B. silence C. argument D. danger 45. A. ruler B. brush C. pencil D. eraser 46. A. news B. notice C. note D. message 47. A. discussion B. extension C. introduction D. suggestion 48. A. divided B. dressed C. finished D. involved 49. A. grew B. changed C. stopped D. returned 50. A. depended on B. took part in C. caught up with D. gave way to 51. A. earned B. persisted C. played D. dreamed 52. A. moves B. records C. lives D. tours 53. A. reason B. choice C. difference D. advantage 54. A. anything B. something C. nothing D. everything 55. A. make B. talk C. eat D. work 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。 Calligraphy, one of the most valued traditional Chinese arts, has a history spanning thousands of years. It involves the art of writing Chinese characters with a brush, where every stroke (笔画) ____56____ (carry) profound cultural meanings. In a recent cultural event in Shanghai, ancient Chinese calligraphy met modern digital art. At the event, digital screens ____57____ (use) to display high-definition images of classic calligraphy masterpieces. Moreover, advanced interactive technology allowed visitors to ____58____ (virtual) “pick up” a digital brush and imitate the writing process of these masters on the screen. Sensors were installed (安装) to capture the pressure, speed, and trajectory (运动轨迹) of the “brush strokes,” providing real-. time feedback on the ____59____ (accurate) of the imitation. Li Ming, a young visitor, enjoyed the experience. “It’s hard to find a calligraphy teacher, ____60____ this digital tool lets me learn at my own pace with instant guidance. It’s ____61____ having a private tutor.” He said. This combination of tradition and technology not only attracts youth to the art but also offers new ways of preservation. By digitizing calligraphy works, they can be better protected from time and environmental damage, while online platforms globalise access, breaking ____62____ (geography) barriers. Moreover, artists now use AI ____63____ (craft) calligraphy-inspired works. Algorithms (算法) analyze classic structures and styles to generate new character combinations, ____64____ are then translated into digital or physical artworks. This enriches calligraphy’s creative forms, ____65____ (bring) fresh vitality (活力) into the ancient art in the digital era. 第四部分：书面表达（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是校学生会主席李华，学校即将启动“每日健身”计划，你将在升旗仪式上发表演讲，呼吁同学们坚持锻炼、拥抱健康。请根据以下要点完成演讲稿： 1.点明锻炼的重要性； 2.推荐适合校园的运动方式； 3.发出行动倡议。 注意： 1.词数80左右； 2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数； 3.行文连贯，语言得体。 Dear teachers and schoolmates, Good morning! It’s my pleasure to share my thoughts on exercise and health today. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you! 第二节（满分25分） 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之成为一篇完整的短文。 On the afternoon of my eighteenth birthday, I was driving my dad’s old car around town, feeling absolutely free and excited. The sun was shining, and everything felt perfect. As I made a turn a bit too quickly, the worst thing happened. I scratched (刮擦) a car parked by the pavement. My heart jumped into my throat. I stopped the car, my hands shaking on the wheel. I looked around nervously. The street was completely empty; no one had seen the accident. A powerful thought rushed into my head: “Just drive away.No one will ever know.” The car I hit was a beautiful, brand-new car, and the scratch along its door was long and deep. My own car only had a small bump. Panic filled me. I had worked hard to save money for my first semester’s college books, and I knew that money would be wiped out by this repair. The desire to escape was overwhelming. But then, I pictured my dad’s serious face. He had always taught me that taking responsibility for one’s actions was what defined a person. With a heart that felt like a heavy stone, I pulled over and found a notebook and a pen in my backpack. With trembling hands, I wrote down my name, my phone number, my address, and a short apology. I tore out the page, walked back to the car, and carefully put the note under its windshield wiper. Driving home, I was consumed with fear already imagining the angry phone call and the financial trouble that would follow. The call came that evening. A woman’s voice, calm and steady, asked for me. “This is Mrs. Gable,”she said. “I’m calling about the note you left on my car.” I prepared for the worst and apologized in a rushed, nervous stream. She listened quietly until I finished. “The scratch on my car is quite noticeable,”she said, pausing. My heart sank, sure she was about to demand a huge payment. Then she added, her voice warming, “But so is your honesty.” 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。 I froze, not expecting such a response. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ That night, I told my dad everything. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $