吉林延吉市延边第二中学2025—2026学年度第二学期期中考试高二年级英语试卷

听力考试正式开始，请看听力部分第一节。第一节听下面5段对话，每一段对话后有一个小题，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。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。Did you watch beijing live broadcast of the world's first humanoid d robot half marathon? yes. IT was delayed from April third th to sixth because of bad weather. Robots and humans ran the same route on separate tracks for the first time globally. Did you watch beings live broadcast of the world's first humanoid robot half marathon? yes. IT was delayed from April third th to 30 th because of bad weather。Robots and humans ran the same route on separate tracks for the first time globally. I think the living room could do with a fresh coat of paint. You're right. Why don't you call the painter and ask him to come this weekend? I'm going to . work now. sure. I think the living room could do with a fresh coat of paint. You're right. Why don't you call the painter and ask him to come this weekend? I'm going to work now. 是。Alex, how was the interview? Were you nervous? Definitely. but I said the right things. They seemed impressed. great. Hope they offer you the job. Alex, how was the interview? Were you nervous? Definitely. but I said the right things. They seemed impressed. great. Hope they offer you the job. I only slept four hours. I'm exhausted. My jobs so demanding. Most people . need at least six hours, but as a mom, you should get IT. Don't work . too much. I only slept four hours. I'm exhausted. My jobs so demanding. Most people . need at least six hours, but as a mom, you should get eight. Don't work too much. I've come up with a new recipe for dumplings. Want to try. I think . the traditional kinds are best. Why would you change them? I love experimenting with different flavors. I've come up with a new recipe for dumplings. Want to try? I think . the traditional kinds are best. Why would you change them? I love experimenting with different flavors. 第一节到此结束，第二节听下面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ABC3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，回答第六和第7两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Wanna hang out tonight? My brother's friends are over to watch football. I hate that . you don't like football. I like playing IT, but watch boring. How about ice skating? perfect. That's music to my ears. Okay, i'll call you. After work, I need to grab my skate first. I need to rent a pair. I'll consider buying a pair if we continue to go together regularly. Wanna hang out tonight? My brother's friends are over to watch football. I hate that you don't like football. I like playing IT, but watching boring. How about . ice skating? Perfect that music to my ears. Okay, i'll call you after work. I need to grab my skate first. I need to . rent a pair. I'll consider buying a pair if we continue to go together regularly. 听下面一段对话，回答第八至第13个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Excuse me, hi, sorry, just a quick one. Yes. how can I help? Are you ready to pay? Well, IT seems there is something wrong with the bill. We've been charged a little more than expected. It's the I thought IT was part of the special, but it's been added on separately. Oh, gosh, you're absolutely right. Sorry for the mix up. I do apologize. I'll get that sorted straight away. Does everything else seem to be okay? Excuse me. Hi, sorry. Just a quick one. yes. How can I help? Are you ready to pay? Well, IT seems there is something wrong with the bill. We've been charged a little more than expected. It's the I thought IT was part of the special, but it's been added on separately. Oh, gosh, you're absolutely right. Sorry for the mix up. I do apologize. I'll get that sorted straight away. Does everything else seem to be okay? 听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13 3个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。I have to say that you're not quite what I expected. Usually in class, you are very quiet. Well, I don't like to answer questions out loud. I prefer to listen and absorb the knowledge. Well, you should speak out more. I think your ideas are very humorous. The way you described the math problem really make sense to me. IT made me laugh, so i'll problem, remember IT Better. thanks. Maybe I will speak out more in mr. Williams, is class listening is more important. We have to memorize a lot about old wars and leaders. Hopefully my listening skills here will help our project. That's true. I suppose I do talk more in english and P. E, because they need different types of thinking. I have to say that you're not quite what I expected. Usually in class, you are very quiet. Well, I don't like to answer questions out loud. I prefer to listen and absorb the knowledge. Well, you should speak out more. I think your ideas are very humorous. The way you described the math problem really make sense to me. IT made me laugh, so i'll probably remember . IT Better. thanks. Maybe I will speak out more. And mister Williams is class. Listening is more important. We have to memorize a lot about old wars and leaders. Hopefully my listening skills here will help our project. That's true. I suppose I do talk more in english and P. E, because they need different types of thinking. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16 3个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。It's been a while since the last time you came here. What's wrong with your cat this time? SHE hardly eight. Yesterday, I thought there must be something wrong, so I brought her here. Let me give her a check. Oh, it's nothing to worry about. SHE has just had too much and lack exercise. Well, what a relief. You can . bring her here again next week for a routine examination. Besides, you should bathe her. Her hair is not shiny. I don't want her to have a bath in a pet store. Some of the staff there are rude, but i'm a little afraid to do IT on my own. I usually do IT with my husband, but he has been away from home. In pets is not that hard. You only have to be careful with her head and her ears. Is there anything else I should know? You will need rubber gloves, catch chappo and a large tower. thanks. I have to go to the pet store then. It's been a while since the last time you came here. What's wrong with your cat this time? SHE. hardly eight. Yesterday, I thought there must be something wrong, so I brought her here. Let me give her a check. Oh, it's nothing to worry about. SHE has just had too much and lack exercise. Well, what a relief. You can . bring her here again next week for a routine examination. Besides, you should bathe her. Her hair is not shiny. I don't want her to have a bath in a pet store. Some of the staff there are rude, but i'm a little afraid to do IT on my own. I usually do IT with my husband, but he has been away from home. Bathing pets is not that hard. You only have to be careful with her head and her ears. Is there anything else I should know? You will need rubber gloves, catch chappo and a large towel. thanks. I have to go to the pet store then. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第24个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。In my presentation today, i'd like to introduce magical nature tales by dawn casey, a collection of worldwide folk tales. As the title suggests, every story is full of magic, talking animals, magic trees and mythical beings. The beautiful illustrations add to the magic. Many tales are ancient, and casey thinks their precious passed down through generations. They hold wisdom we've lost. As a child in london, SHE stayed connected to nature, eating blackberries from offense and making wishes on the alliance. SHE truly believes humans and nature are closely linked. I highly recommend this book. Copies are available in our school library. Go check one out if you're interested in my presentation. Today, i'd like to introduce magical nature tales by dawn casey, a collection of worldwide folk tales. As the title suggests, every story is full of magic talking animals, magic trees and mythical beings. The beautiful illustrations add to the magic. Many tales are ancient, and casey thinks their precious passed down through generations. They hold wisdom we've lost. As a child in london, SHE stayed connected to nature, eating blackberries from offence and making wishes on the alliance. SHE truly believes humans and nature are closely linked. I highly recommend this book. Copies are available in our school library. Go check one out if you are interested. 第二节到此结束，现在你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。听力部分到此结束。 延边第二中学2025—2026学年度第二学期期中考试卷 高二年级英语试卷答案 第一部分 听力 1-5 BCBBA 6-10 BAAAC 11-15AABBA 16-20ACAAB 第二部分 阅读 21-23CBD 24-27ABAC 28-31 BCBD 32-35 BDCA 36-40ADEGF 第三部分 完型 41-45 BDCDC 46-50 CDAAB 51-55 ADBAC 第四部分 语法填空 56. reflecting 57. themselves 58. as 59. prosperity 60. strengthen 61. an 62. which 63. took 64. more accessible 65. undertaken 第五部分 书面表达 1. 应用文写作 Nowadays, sports are an important part of our life. They positively impact both teenagers and adults. Those who keep on taking exercises regularly will keep fit and live a happy life. My favourite is playing basketball. I’ve been playing it since eight. After school I usually spend an hour on it, which not only builds up my body but makes me refreshed. The qualities, values as well as the hardships encountered on the court have helped me grow. As I practiced, my skills improved. I found myself more confident and that I was able to reach my goals if I worked hard enough to overcome difficulties on my subjects, and this also reflected in other areas of my life. Let’s do sports together and enjoy a healthy life! Thanks for your listening. 2. 读后续写 Inspired, Nate suggested they visit his Grandpa’s farm. Briana’s eyes lit up, and the two set off right away. When they arrived, Briana gasped, “This is amazing!” Her wonder was infectious — Nate looked around, feeling as if he were seeing the farm for the first time. Golden wheat fields swayed in the breeze like a rolling ocean, fluffy sheep grazing peacefully in the sunlight. He stood there, completely captivated. Then, Briana gently nudged him. “You should draw this, Nate. It’s a perfect scene.” That was it. Nate pulled out his sketchpad immediately, his pencil dancing across the paper. As his painting took shape, he wondered why he had never thought to draw the farm before. Once he looked closely, it really was a fascinating place. By sunset, his sketchpad was filled with lively drawings. On the day of the award ceremony, the library was crowded. Local residents gathered around, buzzing with anticipation. Nate stood nervously among them, his heart pounding. Ms. Kim stepped onto the stage. “Every drawing captures the unique beauty of our town,” she said warmly, “but one work truly stood out.” She paused, and then announced Nate’s name. He walked up in disbelief, hands trembling as he accepted the award. The audience applauded loudly, and Briana waved at him from the crowd, beaming with pride. Nate stepped back, looking at his winning piece on the wall — a vivid scene of Grandpa’s farm bathed in golden sunlight. A warm smile spread across his face — beauty had always been there, and sometimes all it took was a pair of fresh eyes to see it. 听力原文 1.【原文】W: Did you watch Beijing’s live broadcast of the world’s first humanoid robot half-marathon? M: Yes. It was delayed from April 13th to 19th because of bad weather — robots and humans ran the same route on separate tracks for the first time globally. 2.【原文】M: I think the living room could do with a fresh coat of paint. W: You’re right. Why don’t you call the painter and ask him to come this weekend? I’m going to work now. M: Sure. 3.【原文】W: Alex, how was the interview? Were you nervous? M: Definitely, but I said the right things — they seemed impressed. W: Great! Hope they offer you the job. 4.【原文】W: I only slept four hours — I’m exhausted! My job’s so demanding. M: Most people need at least six hours, but as a mom, you should get eight. Don’t work too much! 5.【原文】M: I’ve come up with a new recipe for dumplings. Want to try? W: I think the traditional kinds are best. Why would you change them? M: I love experimenting with different flavors. 6-7. 【原文】W: Wanna hang out tonight? My brother’s friends are over to watch football — I hate that. M: You don’t like football? W: I like playing it, but watching’s boring. M: How about ice skating? W: Perfect! That’s music to my ears. M: OK! I’ll call you after work — I need to grab my skates first. W: I need to rent a pair. I’ll consider buying a pair if we continue to go together regularly. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8-10. 【原文】W: Excuse me? Hi, sorry, just a quick one. M: Yes, how can I help? Are you ready to pay? W: Well, it seems there is something wrong with the bill. We’ve been charged a little more than expected. It’s the spaghetti. I thought it was part of the special but it’s been added on separately. M: Oh gosh, you’re absolutely right. Sorry for the mix-up. I do apologize. I’ll get that sorted straight away. Does everything else seem to be okay? 11-13 【原文】W: I have to say that you’re not quite what I expected. Usually in class you are very quiet. M: Well, I don’t like to answer questions out loud. I prefer to listen and absorb the knowledge. W: Well, you should speak out more. I think your ideas are very humorous. The way you described the math problem really makes sense to me. It made me laugh, so I’ll probably remember it better. M: Thanks. Maybe I will speak out more. In Mr. Williams’s class, listening is more important — we have to memorize a lot about old wars and leaders. Hopefully, my listening skills here will help our project. W: That’s true. I suppose I do talk more in English and P. E. because they need different types of thinking. 14-16 【原文】M: It’s been a while since the last time you came here. What’s wrong with your cat this time? W: She hardly ate yesterday. I thought there must be something wrong. So I brought her here. M: Let me give her a check...Oh, it’s nothing to worry about. She has just had too much and lacked exercise. W: Well, what a relief! M: You can bring her here again next week for a routine examination. Besides, you should bathe her. Her hair is not shiny. W: I don’t want her to have a bath in a pet store. Some of the staff there are rude. But I’m a little afraid to do it on my own. I usually do it with my husband, but he has been away from home. M: Bathing pets is not that hard. You only have to be careful with her head and her ears. W: Is there anything else I should know? M: You will need rubber gloves, cat shampoo and a large towel. W: Thanks. I have to go to the pet store then. 17-20 【原文】W: In my presentation today, I’d like to introduce Magical Nature Tales by Dawn Casey — a collection of worldwide folktales. As the title suggests, every story is full of magic: talking animals, magical trees and mystical beings. The beautiful illustrations add to the magic. Many tales are ancient, and Casey thinks they’re precious — passed down through generations. They hold wisdom we’ve lost. As a child in London, she stayed connected to nature: eating blackberries from a fence and making wishes on dandelions. She truly believes humans and nature are closely linked. I highly recommend this book. Copies are available in our school library — go check one out if you’re interested. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 延边第二中学2025—2026学年度第二学期期中考试 高二年级英语试卷 注意事项：答案必须写在答题卡上，答在试卷上无效。本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，本试卷满分150分。考试时间120分钟。 第Ⅰ卷（选择题共95分） 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段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. How long was the race postponed? A. 3 days. B. 6 days. C. 9 days. 2. What will the woman do? A. Make a call. B. Paint the house. C. Leave for work. 3. What does the man think of his interview? A. Terrible. B. Impressive. C. Boring. 4. What do the man’s words mean? A. The woman should quit her job. B. The woman should get more sleep. C. Most people only need six hours of sleep. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Cooking. B. Traditions. C. Experiments. 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，回答第6和第7小题。 6. What does the woman dislike? A. Playing football. B. Watching football. C. Going skating. 7. How often does the woman skate? A. Seldom. B. Regularly. C. Always. 听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10小题。 8. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a restaurant. B. In a bookstore. C. At home. 9. What seems to be the problem for the woman? A. She was overcharged. B. She got the wrong food. C. She lost the bill. 10. How is the man’s service? A. Disappointing. B. Annoying. C. Satisfying. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至13小题。 11. What’s the relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Brother and sister. C. Teacher and student. 12. How is the man’s way of describing the math problem? A. Amusing. B. Simple. C. Complicated. 13. What does Mr. Williams probably teach? A. Maths. B. History. C. English. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至16小题。 14. Why does the woman take her cat to the vet’s? A. It needs to take a bath. B. It had a poor appetite yesterday. C. It has to have a routine checkup. 15. What does the woman feel about bathing her cat herself? A. It’s challenging. B. It’s time-consuming. C. It’s easy. 16. What was mentioned at the end of the conversation? A. The tips for bathing a cat. B. The time for a medical check. C. The place to do some shopping. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20小题。 17. What category can the book fall into? A. Science fiction. B. Biography. C. Fantasy. 18. Why did Dawn Casey choose the old stories? A. They’re truly precious. B. They’re really funny. C. They’re easy to read. 19. What is the book most likely to encourage readers to do? A. Explore nature. B. Love their family. C. Cherish friendship. 20. What is the speaker doing? A. Teaching a lesson. B. Recommending a book. C. Sharing her reading experience. 第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题，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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。 A Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) Chris Burden’s Urban Light, a piece made up of 202 cast-iron street lamps gathered from around L.A. and restored to working order, quickly became one of the city’s landmarks. But you’re selling yourself short if you don’t venture beyond the photo-friendly installation (装置). LACMA’s collections feature modernist masterpieces, large-scale contemporary works (including Richard Serra’s massive swirling (旋转) sculpture, Josiah McElheny’s Island Universe, and Burden’s another work called Metropolis II), traditional Japanese screens and some of L.A. ‘s most consistently fantastic special exhibitions. However, the eastern half of LACMA’s campus is mostly closed as it wraps up a massive redesign called the David Geffen Galleries, due to open to the public in April 2026 (you can already see the massive concrete structure, which crosses over the top of Wilshire Boulevard, from the outside). But you’ll still find about a half-dozen special exhibitions and a bright presentation of the modern collection located in the existing Resnick Pavilion and BCAM. What’s On California-based Chinese artist Zheng Chongbin explores the Golden State through video installations and paintings; graphic designer Beeple’s Diffuse Control lets visitors collaborate with AI on a video-based sculpture; and Tavares Strachan’s first museum exhibition in L.A. is a collection of multisensory installations. Address 5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036 Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 11:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m.; Friday 11:00 a.m. — 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday 10:00 a.m. — 7:00 p.m.; closed on Wednesday Pricing L. A. County Residents: $23, seniors and students $19, 17 and under free; Monday — Friday after 3:00 pm free. Non-residents: $28, seniors and students $24, ages 3 — 17 $13, 2 and under free. Free every second Tuesday of the month. 21. Who has two art pieces on display at LACMA? A. Beeple. B. Richard Serra. C. Chris Burden. D. Josiah McElheny. 22. What can visitors do at LACMA? A. Make unique sculptures in person. B. Admire a Chinese artist’s works. C. Enjoy classic films on Wednesdays. D. Watch a video about many designers. 23. How much is the Monday admission for a young foreign couple and their 3-year-old child? A. $46 B. $56 C. $65 D. $69 B Growing up in Norway, I had heard a lot about polar exploration. As a child, I spent a lot of time outdoors building bonfires (篝火), camping and skiing in the mountains. Aged 14, seven years before my South Pole expedition, I set my sights on becoming the youngest woman to ski across Greenland. At that age, several guiding companies were unwilling to take me on because I was so young. Then I met Lars Ebbesen, an experienced polar guide. Straight away, I felt he respected my ambitions. But I had to go on an expedition to Finnmark first — a county in northern Norway — to prove I was capable. It was dark and cold but I fell in love with the challenge. That experience prepared me for Greenland, where the crossing took 28 days due to terrible weather. It was on my 15th birthday that I decided to go to Antarctica. I didn’t tell my mum about my plans at first. I just told my dad, who is like me, a big dreamer. My mum is more pragmatic. My dad and I contacted Lars to work out the details of the trip. When I told my mum, she realized I had already made up my mind and agreed. When I began the expedition last November, I was 21. On the expedition, I was surprised that there was so much snowfall. On the hardest days, I was in fresh snow up to my knees and could only go 9.5km in 10 hours. Towards the end, my lungs were painful, and I struggled to breathe. When I crossed Greenland, Lars nicknamed me “the polar egg”. The idea was that one day I would hatch (破壳) and do a bigger expedition on my own. When I reached the South Pole I sent him an emoji of a chick breaking out of an egg. Though with everything I’ve experienced, I feel much older than that. 24. Why did the author go on the Finnmark journey? A. To show her abilities. B. To escape her everyday life. C. To explore a remote area. D. To meet an experienced team. 25. What does the underlined word “pragmatic” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Flexible. B. Realistic. C. Athletic. D. Accessible. 26. What can we infer about the author during her South Pole expedition? A. She braved the physical challenges. B. She enjoyed the landscape most. C. She gained several survival skills. D. She adapted to the environment soon. 27. What did the author intend to communicate by sending Lars the emoji? A. She was ready for a new task. B. She was worthy of what she achieved. C. She made his expectations come true. D. She did more than he believed possible. C Visit any landfill, and there’s a good chance you’ll see a baby bouncer (吊椅) or highchair that people threw away. The couple behind Evrloop hope to change that. Vince Giudice and Marlo Gertz-Giudice created their business with one guiding principle: Keep your baby’s carbon footprint little. For the couple, this translates to a business using entirely recycled and regenerative materials in its baby gear (器材), reducing waste, and offering a buyback program where customers can get up to a 20 percent discount by returning their used products to Evrloop. “I like to use the line, ‘Your baby deserves the best right now and 50 years from now’,” Giudice says. He previously spent over a decade heading product design and development at Green Toys, a toy company that makes its products out of 100 percent recycled plastics. When Giudice departed the company, he wanted to take the concept a step further. A father of two, he soon chose baby gear as his product line. Giudice highlights the unique short usage cycle of baby products, recognizing that bouncers, for example, are typically only used for six months. That short lifespan, paired with the fact that, due to considerations of responsibility, some places won’t accept used baby-item donations, means many products are left out on the street. “You have this category where you have a lot of waste and a lot of quality,” says Giudice. “That all came together, and we decided, let’s go ahead and do this.” Evrloop launched nationwide in April with three-in-one highchairs ($220) and bouncers ($200). Products are available at shops including Amazon, Target +, Pottery Barn Kids, Crate & Kids, plus evrloop.com. The couple hope their efforts can help motivate other businesses to go green. “The hope is that people follow suit and that we can share the data on how it works both financially and for carbon cutting,” Giudice says. 28. What is the idea behind Evrloop? A. Promoting more economical baby products. B. Producing environmentally-friendly baby gear. C. Making full use of the recycled baby products. D. Developing a large second-hand baby gear market. 29. Which factor is mentioned about thrown-away baby items? A. Poor quality of some products. B. Single-function product design. C. Safety concerns about old products. D. Incomplete recycling and reuse systems. 30. Which words can best describe Giudice? A. Creative and easy-going. B. Responsible and commercially-minded. C. Business-aware and hardworking. D. Far-sighted and optimistic. 31. What is the couple’s expectation? A. To put their products into the market soon. B. To team up with more world-class companies. C. To make its baby products available to every family. D. To inspire more businesses to protect the environment. 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, 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. 32. What is a key advantage of the new method of recycling plastics? A. Low costs. B. Simple processes. C. High security. D. Adjustable reaction. 33. 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. 34. How do scientists regard the method? A. A dead end. B. A starting point. C. A stepping stone. D. A definite answer. 35. 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。 Growing up, I avoided team sports at all costs. 36 And I tend to take competition too far. Pair the two together and sports became a source of frustration. But recent studies are making me rethink that attitude. It turns out that group exercise, especially team sports, may be better for our health than working out alone. A 2023 analysis found that participating in sports is linked with better mental health. 37 In fact, such sports seem to improve mental well-being more than other forms of exercise, regardless of the amount of physical activity. 38 For one, exercising with others increases the likelihood of showing up to work out. In a 2024 study, participants who had to bring a friend turned up about 35 per cent more frequently than those who could arrive alone. This was because a workout buddy increased accountability and made exercising more enjoyable. This enjoyment might even improve performance. One study on communal runs found that those running with friends and family were faster. While we don’t know exactly why this is, it probably relates to how we process fatigue (疲劳). 39 So exercising with a buddy could signal that we are in a safe environment, allowing us to avoid fatigue for a bit longer. I find this comforting. 40 I am running a half-marathon with my best friend soon and she has suggested we run side by side. That may be just what I need to help me cross the finish line. A. Athleticism just isn’t my strong suit. B. Solo sports are always my preference. C. Most people stop exercising when they get bored. D. And the effect is especially pronounced in team sports. E. The social aspect may also enhance sport’s physical benefits. F. It has also helped me focus on the cooperative aspect of sports. G. Feeling exhausted prevents the body from pushing past its limits. 第三部分 完型填空（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 A month ago I stood there:90 degrees south, the top of the bottom of the world. Together with two friends Richard and Kevin, I had just broken the world speed record for a(n) 41 to the South Pole. We 42 five days compared with the previous best time. Meanwhile, I became the first person in history to 43 an entire 650-mile journey, only on feet, without skis. Imagine yourself 44 a sled (雪橇) with 170 pounds of equipment for survival on this Antarctica adventure. We 45 a strong headwind at-40℃ every single day. The thin and fragile pieces of ice were all dangerous 46 , each of which could pull us into the abyss (深渊). About two years ago, I met an extraordinary man, Peter Thum, whose adventure stories 47 me to come up with this self-challenge: a run to the South Pole where, with a(n) 48 website, I will be able to 49 with them what happened in the expedition online. 50 , they could ask us questions. The platform worked brilliantly as a two-way street of 51 . Finally, we made it! We looked at each other in 52 at what we had just completed, which set me 53 , “What do I learn from this journey?” In the past, I would 54 escape from life adversity. Now, after this journey, I realized we are 55 of doing anything we set our minds to. 41. A. holiday B. expedition C. visit D. mission 42. A. extended B. spent C. kept D. shortened 43. A. describe B. prepare C. make D. continue 44. A. building B. repairing C. driving D. dragging 45. A. followed B. observed C. braved D. measured 46. A. treasures B. tools C. traps D. tunnels 47. A. forced B. discouraged C. expected D. inspired 48. A. interaction-featured B. friendship-centered C. entertainment-focused D. security-enhanced 49. A. share B. negotiate C. check D. debate 50. A. In general B. In turn C. In conclusion D. In advance 51. A. communication B. transportation C. performance D. assistance 52. A. despair B. sorrow C. confusion D. disbelief 53. A. doubting B. reflecting C. complaining D. worrying 54. A. constantly B. slowly C. hardly D. cautiously 55. A. tolerant B. ashamed C. capable D. proud 第Ⅱ卷（非选择题，共55分） 第四部分 语法填空(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。 Shijing, “Classic of Poetry”, composed around 500 BCE, is a body of 305 folk songs and ceremonial chants (颂歌), 56 (reflect) the daily life and spiritual world of ancient people. For thousands of years, these poems have been recited and cherished with many scholars dedicating 57 (they) to interpreting their hidden meanings and cultural value. Although the Tang dynasty is acknowledged 58 the Golden Age of Chinese poetry, having nurtured literary greats like Du Fu and Li Bai, the 59 (prosper) of poetic traditions continued throughout history. Poetry writing was not only a personal hobby for the educated but also a social practice to 60 (strength) friendships and cultural connections. China’s historical narrative tradition is equally amazing. Twenty-five Dynastic Histories form 61 unbroken record from the Xia dynasty to the Qing dynasty, 62 provided valuable insights into the development of Chinese civilization. Since printing 63 (take) off in the Song dynasty, lengthy historical romances were widely read and even adapted into traditional operas, making history 64 (accessible) to the public than ever. Today, these great classics, a bridge between the past and the present, help us understand the essence of traditional culture. Recent years have witnessed efforts 65 (undertake) by experts and scholars to keep its vitality alive, sparking youth love for this heritage. 第五部分 书面表达（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 应用文写作（满分15分） 当今运动和保持健康越来越被人们重视，“Exercise an hour every day, healthy life for a lifetime.”成为人们口中的热门话题。假定你是李华，请根据以下内容用英语写一篇演讲稿。 1. 你对这句话的理解； 2. 介绍你喜欢的运动； 3. 该运动带给你的益处。 注意： 1. 词数80左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 3. 开头语已写好，不计入总词数。 Nowadays, sports are a very important part of our life. ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 读后续写（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，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 At the library, Nate Jasper noticed a sign for the “First Annual Highland Drawing Contest.” It asked for artwork showing the unique beauty of their town. Noticing his interest, the librarian, Ms. Kim, handed him a flyer. “The winning drawings will be displayed right here in the library,” she added. Sitting on the library steps outside, Nate was lost in thought. He had always loved art. He could never have too many sketchpads (素描本) and crayons. “I have to enter this contest!” he said to himself. But something troubled him. Years of living in the small town had convinced him that it was a dull place. “There’s nothing special about it — only ordinary farms, animals, and trees!” he frowned. “What will I draw?” Just then, Briana Williams, a new girl in his class who had just moved from Houston, a large modern city in Texas, walked out. Spotting Nate, she sat down beside him and noticed the flyer. “A drawing contest? That sounds fun” “Not really,” Nate sighed. “Trust me, this town is a big bore.” Briana looked surprised. “Well, everything here may seem boring to you, but to me, it’s all new! I’d love to see more of it. Show me around sometime. And bring your sketchpad — you might find something worth drawing.” The next Saturday, they wandered down a quiet lane together. Briana stopped beneath a large maple and gazed up in awe. Nate paused beside her. At first, it felt strange to admire a tree he’d passed a hundred times. But as he followed her gaze, the sun was shining through the branches, turning the red and yellow leaves into a sea of burning gold. “There’s nowhere this quiet and pretty in Houston,” Briana said softly. Nate felt something clicked in his mind. Highland wasn’t a big bore — he was just too used to it. He began to wonder what other hidden beauty was waiting to be discovered. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Inspired, Nate suggested they visit his Grandpa’s farm. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ On the day of the award ceremony, the library was crowded. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $