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2025~2026学年度第二学期初三英语阶段练习（2026.5） （时间：90分钟 满分：100分） 选择题（共40分） 一、单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A A study in Germany shows that chocolate may be good for the heart, which is good news for chocolate lovers. The research lasted ____1____ over eight years and it studied the eating habits and health of nearly 20,000 people. Researchers found that chocolate is not as bad as we used to think, and dark chocolate is the healthiest choice because it ____2____ the greatest effects. The study also showed that people ____3____ ate the most chocolate had a lower risk of heart problems. Flavanols (黄烷醇) in chocolate can help reduce blood pressure, and they can be discovered in cocoa beans. However, experts advise people ____4____ too much chocolate at once, as this will lead to weight gain. So it is better to enjoy ____5____ in small amounts. 1. A. with B. for C. at D. by 2. A. showing B. shows C. will show D. to show 3. A. who B. which C. what D. when 4. A. not eat B. not eating C. don’t eat D. not to eat 5. A. it B. its C. it’s D. itself 【答案】1. B 2. B 3. A 4. D 5. A 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍了德国一项关于巧克力对心脏有益的研究，包括研究时长、发现、成分原理以及专家的健康建议。 【1题详解】 句意：这项研究持续了超过八年。 last 表示“持续” 时，后接一段时间，需用介词for构成last for + 时间段。其他选项with译为“带有”、at译为“在……点”、by译为“通过”均不符合“持续一段时间”的搭配。 【2题详解】 句意：黑巧克力是最健康的选择，因为它展现出了最大的效果。 从句it...修饰的是dark chocolate，描述的是客观事实/研究结论，需用一般现在时。主语it是第三人称单数，谓语动词用第三人称单数形式shows。 【3题详解】 句意：吃巧克力最多的人患心脏问题的风险更低。 先行词是people，在从句...ate the most chocolate中作主语，需用指人的关系代词who引导定语从句。 【4题详解】 句意：专家建议人们不要一次吃太多巧克力。 固定搭配advise somebody not to do something.译为“建议某人不要做某事”。故选D。 【5题详解】 句意：所以最好少量享用它。 此处指代前文提到的不可数名词chocolate，在动词enjoy后作宾语，需用人称代词宾格it。its是物主代词，it’s是it is的缩写，itself是反身代词，均不符合语法功能。 B German philosopher Walter Benjamin’s One-Way Street is a book made up of short pieces. It mainly ____6____ poems, diaries and quick thoughts. It doesn’t follow a normal story but instead feels like walking through a city. Benjamin writes about everyday life, dreams, and how we see the world around us. Reading this book felt like ____7____ a new city without a map. At first, I was confused because there wasn’t a clear storyline. However, I soon started to enjoy its many surprises. One part that stood out for me was when Benjamin compared reading to traveling along a road, and copying a text to walking that road on foot. He said that by copying, we understand the text more ____8____. This made me think about how I study. Sometimes, just reading ____9____ enough—I need to break things down to get it. Benjamin’s writing made me realize that everyday moments can have deeper reasons. Even something as ____10____ as walking to school can tell us about life. His book encouraged me to pay more attention to the small things and learn from them. 6. A. include B. includes C. included D. including 7. A. explore B. to explore C. exploring D. exploration 8. A. deep B. depth C. deeper D. deeply 9. A. not B. isn’t C. doesn’t D. didn’t 10. A. simple B. simply C. simpler D. simplest 【答案】6. B 7. C 8. D 9. B 10. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇书评。作者分享了阅读德国哲学家沃尔特·本雅明名著《单行道》的体会，通过将阅读比作旅行，阐述了深度思考、抄写文本以及关注生活细微之处对学习和认知的意义。 【6题详解】 句意：它主要包括诗歌、日记和随想。 根据全文语境，此处在陈述书内容的客观事实，应用一般现在时。主语“It”为第三人称单数，动词应使用三单形式。 【7题详解】 句意：读这本书感觉像在没有地图的情况下探索一座新城市。 根据文中“Reading this book felt like…a new city”可知，介词“like”后接动词时应用动名词形式。exploring意为“探索”。 【8题详解】 句意：他说通过抄写，我们能更深入地理解文本。 根据语境，空格处需修饰动词“understand”，应使用副词。deeply意为“深刻地”，符合句意。deep为形容词，depth为名词，deeper为比较级。 【9题详解】 句意：有时候，仅仅阅读是不够的——我需要把东西分解开来理解。 根据后文“I need to break things down to get it”可知，作者在强调“仅仅阅读”不足以理解。主语是动名词短语“just reading”，系动词用单数，结合否定语境应用isn’t。 【10题详解】 句意：即使是像步行上学这样简单的事情也能告诉我们关于生活的道理。 根据结构“as…as”可知，两个as之间需填入形容词或副词的原级。something为代词，应用形容词修饰。simple意为“简单的”。 C Nana looked out of the window. It was starting____11____. Nana felt happy and was thinking about snowmen. She loved making snowmen, and tomorrow she could wear her new____12____ to make the first snowman of this winter with her dad. When Nana woke up the next morning, the sunshine ____13____ in through her bedroom window. Her dad was already up and dressed. He knocked at the door and came into her room with the smell of cold. “Get up, sleep head,” he said with a smile. “Can you guess____14____?” He winked (眨眼). Nana jumped out of her bed and rushed to the window for a look. Then she ran to the kitchen and sat down at the table. While eating, she talked with her father ___15___ about the snowman they would build. This year, they decided they would make the biggest snowman ever! 11. A. snow B. to snow C. snows D. snowed 12. A. gloves’ B. glove C. glove’s D. gloves 13. A. is shining B. shines C. was shining D. will shine 14. A. how deep is the snow B. how deep the snow is C. how long will the snow last D. how long the snow will last 15. A. excited B. excitingly C. exciting D. excitedly 【答案】11. B 12. D 13. C 14. B 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了娜娜堆雪人的温馨小故事。 【11题详解】 句意：天开始下雪了。 固定搭配start to do sth.“开始做某事”，后接动词不定式。snow原形、snows三单、snowed过去式，均不符合语境。 【12题详解】 句意：明天她可以戴上她的新手套去堆今年冬天的第一个雪人。 glove“手套”是成双使用的可数名词，需用复数形式。glove单数、glove’s/gloves’所有格，本句仅表示“戴手套”，无所属关系，无需所有格。 【13题详解】 句意：第二天早上当Nana醒来时，阳光正透过卧室窗户照进来。 故事发生在过去，此处表示过去某一时刻正在进行的动作，was shining为过去进行时，符合时态要求，is shining现在进行时、shines一般现在时、will shine一般将来时。 【14题详解】 句意：你能猜出雪有多深吗？ 本句为宾语从句，宾语从句中应使用陈述语序，how deep is the snow疑问语序、how long will the snow last疑问语序、how long the snow will last语序正确，但与后文堆雪人的语境不匹配。 【15题详解】 句意：吃饭时，她兴奋地和父亲谈论着他们要堆的雪人。 副词修饰动词，talk“谈论”是实义动词，需用副词修饰动作，表示人物的状态，应用excitedly。excited“兴奋的”，形容词、exciting“令人兴奋的”，形容词、excitingly副词，表示“令人兴奋地”，修饰事物带来的感受。 二、完形填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 Among the world’s most mysterious artworks stands The Lute Player (《鲁特琴演奏者》), painted by the Italian artist Caravaggio. There are three very ____16____ paintings, and most people cannot tell which one is the artist’s original (原作). To art experts, there has been broad agreement that the paintings held by Russia’s Hermitage Museum and France’s Wildenstein Collection were created by the artist, ____17____ the one at Britain’s Badminton House is only a copy. But artificial intelligence (AI) disagreed. In September 2025, Swiss AI company Art Recognition said there’s an almost 86 percent chance that Badminton House’s painting is real, while Wildenstein’s one is ____18____ a copy. This event shows AI’s new role in deciding whether an artwork is real. In the past, human experts identified real artworks from copies using their ____19____ knowledge of artists and modern technologies such as infrared imaging (红外成像). Today, AI might serve as another helpful tool for experts. The technology can study small details from images of artworks. It then ____20____ these features with real works by the same artist to find differences that experts and other scientific methods might miss. However, many experts don’t fully trust AI to identify real art. They pointed out that AI can give results without explaining ____21____ it reached them. Also, the technology is only as good as the data it’s trained on, meaning both the number and quality of painting images can affect its accuracy (准确性). The Art Newspaper reported that proper AI training can require thousands of images, but few artists have produced that many works. Artists may also change their styles ____22____, so AI that only looks for fixed patterns can easily make mistakes. As art is subjective, neither AI nor humans can be completely certain about their judgments. Currently, AI ____23____ only the likelihood of a painting being created by a particular artist, so it ____24____ be the only method used for authentication. Instead, it should be used together with human knowledge and scientific testing to reach the most reliable results. “I strongly believe that the future of art authentication ____25____ in the collaboration (协作) between AI and experts,” Art Recognition’s CEO Carina Popovici told ART news. 16. A. common B. different C. unique D. similar 17. A. and B. so C. while D. but 18. A. finally B. likely C. simply D. hardly 19. A. little B. deep C. strong D. powerful 20. A. matches B. compares C. changes D. improves 21. A. that B. what C. how D. whether 22. A. gradually B. suddenly C. instead D. immediately 23. A. invents B. creates C. imagines D. provides 24. A. can’t B. shouldn’t C. may not D. mustn’t 25. A. lies B. depends C. makes D. happens 【答案】16. D 17. C 18. B 19. B 20. B 21. C 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. A 【解析】 【导语】本文围绕卡拉瓦乔名画《鲁特琴演奏者》的真伪争议展开，介绍了AI技术在艺术品鉴定中的应用、优势与局限，指出未来鉴定需要AI与人类专家协作。 【16题详解】 句意：有三幅非常相似的画作，大多数人无法分辨哪一幅是艺术家的原作。 后文提到“most people cannot tell which one is the artist’s original”，说明三幅画非常相似，similar表示“相似的”，符合语境。 【17题详解】 句意：艺术专家普遍认为，俄罗斯冬宫博物馆和法国威尔登斯坦收藏的画作是艺术家所作，而英国巴德明顿府邸的那幅只是复制品。 空格前说专家认同两幅是真迹，空格后说另一幅只是复制品，前后是对比关系，while表示“然而”，专门用于对比两种不同情况，符合逻辑。 【18题详解】 句意：2025年9月，瑞士AI公司Art Recognition表示，巴德明顿府邸的画作有近86%的概率是真迹，而威尔登斯坦的画作很可能是复制品。 AI明确说英国那幅有86%的概率是真迹，对应得出法国那幅很可能是复制品，likely表示“很可能”，符合AI给出概率结论的语境。 【19题详解】 句意：过去，人类专家利用他们对艺术家的深厚了解和红外成像等现代技术来区分原作与复制品。 人类专家靠对艺术家的渊博知识辨别作品，deep knowledge是固定搭配，意为“渊博的知识”。 【20题详解】 句意：然后它将这些特征与同一艺术家的真迹进行比较，找出专家和其他科学方法可能遗漏的差异。 compare...with...是固定搭配，意为“把……和……比较”，AI把待检测作品的特征和同一艺术家的真迹对比，找出人眼可能错过的差异。 【21题详解】 句意：他们指出，AI可以给出结果，却无法解释它是如何得出这些结果的。 反对AI的专家指出，AI只会给出结果，不会解释如何得出这个结果，how表示“如何”，符合逻辑。 【22题详解】 句意：艺术家也可能逐渐改变他们的风格，因此只寻找固定模式的AI很容易出错。 艺术家的创作风格会在职业生涯中逐渐变化，AI只找固定模式就容易出错，gradually表示“逐渐地”，符合实际语境。 【23题详解】 句意：目前，AI只提供一幅画由特定艺术家创作的可能性，所以它不应该成为鉴定的唯一方法。 AI的作用是给出可能性结果，provide表示“提供”，符合语境。 【24题详解】 句意：目前，AI只提供一幅画由特定艺术家创作的可能性，所以它不应该成为鉴定的唯一方法。 后文明确说AI需要和人类知识、科学检测结合使用，因此它不应该成为唯一的鉴定方法，shouldn’t表示“不应该”，符合建议的语气。 【25题详解】 句意：“我坚信，艺术品鉴定的未来在于AI与专家之间的协作，”Art Recognition的首席执行官卡琳娜·波波维奇告诉ART新闻。 lie in是固定搭配，意为“在于”，符合搭配和句意。depend需要与介词on搭配，因此排除B项。 三、阅读理解(本大题共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分） A On the morning of March 6, Nantong held a meeting. The city wanted to look back at its transport development and make new plans for the future. It has finished the “14th Five-Year Plan” (2021-2025) and will start the “15th Five-Year Plan” (2026-2030). Achievements in 2025 and the past five years In 2025, Nantong grew fast in many ways. Big bridge and tunnel projects across the Yangtze River went well. Workers finished the main tower of the Zhangjinggao Bridge. The Haitai Tunnel was about one-third done, and the Chongqi Bridge was completed. High-speed railways were built faster. A new railway station in Qidong was opened to the public. Water transport got much better. Transport by train and ship went up by 10%, and river transport rose by nearly 25%. Nantong Port worked closely with Shanghai’s Yangshan Port. In the past five years, Nantong has spent 121 billion yuan on transport, 1.6 times more than before. Now Nantong has become an important national transport center. The hope for the 15th Five-Year Plan By 2030, Nantong plans to build a modern transport system. It will spend 160 billion yuan. There will be 6 ways to cross the Yangtze River (bridges or tunnels). More than 210 km of high-speed railways and 630 km of highways will be built. Over 220 km of waterways will be made better for big ships. The airport will serve 8 million passengers every year. And 75% of trips inside the city will be green, such as taking buses, riding bikes or walking. What to expect in 2026 In 2026, Nantong will start 49 projects and spend 22.4 billion yuan. It will begin the Second Sutong Bridge and finish the Chongqi Railway Bridge. The two are both important cross-river projects this year. Nantong will try to make a railway longer to Rudong. New parts of the canal (运河) will be finished, and new port areas will be built. Bus services will be made better. The city will try drone delivery (无人机配送), and small community roads will be repaired. In short, Nantong is becoming an important traffic center to connect with the world better. 26. Which of the following is a success in 2025? A. The Haitai Tunnel was fully dug. B. River transport went down by 25%. C. The Zhangjinggao Bridge was completed. D. The new train station in Qidong opened. 27. What can we learn from the passage? A. All the cross-river projects will be finished in 2026. B. Nantong has achieved a lot in transport these years. C. Nantong will spend 22.4 billion yuan on transport in the next five years. D. 75% of the trips inside the city will be taken by car in Nantong by 2030. 28. Where might this passage come from? A. A travel guide. B. A fashion magazine. C. A science magazine. D. A local newspaper. 【答案】26. D 27. B 28. D 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍了南通“十四五”交通建设的成果，并展望了“十五五”交通发展规划，包括跨江工程、铁路、机场、绿色交通等方面的建设目标。 【26题详解】 原文提到“A new railway station in Qidong was open to the public.”，说明启东的新火车站已开放，这是2025年的成果。 【27题详解】 原文提到“In 2025, Nantong grew fast in many ways. Big bridge and tunnel projects across the Yangtze River went well... High-speed railways were built faster... Water transport got much better... Now Nantong has become an important national transport center.”，说明南通这些年在交通领域收获颇丰。 【28题详解】 文章围绕南通本地交通发展的回顾与规划展开，内容贴近地方发展，符合地方报纸的报道风格。 B Almost everyone has experienced the feeling of discomfort when their actions do not agree with their inner values. A man, for example, values work-life balance yet works 80 hours every week, caring little about his own health and family. Another example is a boy who holds his parents’ love dear but gets angry at them in a moment of stress; or a woman who hopes to live healthily but gives in to the attraction of fast food during moments of weakness. This disagreement can lead to serious results, such as worsening relationships, limited personal growth, and self-doubt. The emotional effects of feeling out of control and unable to live up to our own standards can also be deeply harmful. The shame and upset that go along with these feelings often force us into silence, resulting in more self-doubt. One reason for this silence might be that admitting (承认) to these behaviors can feel like showing a weakness or mistake that society tells us should be kept hidden. What’s more, recognizing this disagreement requires coming face to face with uncomfortable truths about ourselves—a process that is as discouraging as it is necessary for growth. Recognizing and addressing these behaviors can provide a possibility of change. By looking into the causes of our behaviors, we can begin to understand our actions more easily and work toward sticking to our beliefs. Research supports the idea that recognizing this disagreement, together with mindfulness and open communication, can help with this process. These methods help us slow down, reflect (反思), and choose behaviors that follow our values more closely, even in the face of old habits or immediate needs. The key to dealing with this disagreement lies in compassion (同情) for ourselves and others. By developing a culture of openness and by understanding the challenges of aligning behaviors with beliefs, we can begin to break down what prevents us from having conversation and change. Admitting that this disagreement is a shared part of the human experience can enable us to speak openly, find support, and take necessary steps toward the agreement between our inner world and our actions. While the disagreement between our inner values and actions may be common, through reflection, understanding and purposeful practice, we can bridge the divide and set out on a journey of self-discovery. 29. Why does the writer use the examples in Paragraph 1? A. To stress an unavoidable need. B. To show a result of the wrong values. C. To describe a common human experience. D. To introduce a change in people’s relationships. 30. What does the word “aligning” in Paragraph 4 most probably mean? A. Matching. B. Comparing. C. Mixing. D. Confusing. 31. Which of the following would the writer most probably agree with? A. Discomfort forces us to give up our beliefs. B. Our behaviors weaken our understandings of life. C. Open communication makes it possible for us to change. D. Keeping silent allows us time to live up to our standards. 32. What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this passage? A. To encourage people to stay true to their beliefs. B. To prove the importance of having the right values. C. To compare different ways to deal with discomfort. D. To discuss the influence of people’s improper actions. 【答案】29. C 30. A 31. C 32. A 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍了人们在生活中会遇到很多实际行动违背自己内心价值观的情况，这会让我们感到不舒服，甚至带来严重后果，但只要通过反思、理解和有目的的实践，我们就可以弥合这种分歧，踏上自我发现之旅。 【29题详解】 推理判断题。通读第一段可知，本段第一句提出了一个观点：几乎每个人都会经历实际行动违背内心价值观带来的不适感，下文列举了三个具体的例子。由此可推知，作者在第一段中举例子是为了具体描述这种普遍的人类经历。故选C。 【30题详解】 词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句中的“By developing a culture of openness and by understanding the challenges of aligning behaviors with beliefs, we can begin to break down what prevents us from having conversation and change.”可知，这里指通过发展一种开放的文化，通过理解使行为与信念保持一致的挑战，人们能够开始突破那些不利于我们进行对话和改变的障碍。上文一直在说行为与信念的“不一致”，由此可推知，此处的“挑战”应指使行为与信念保持一致。画线词应意为“使一致”，与A项意思相近。故选A。 【31题详解】 推理判断题。通读第三段尤其是第三句“Research supports the idea that recognizing this disagreement, together with mindfulness and open communication, can help with this process.”可知，作者认为意识到这种分歧，再加上保持警觉，进行坦诚的沟通，可以使人们发生改变。故选C。 【32题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了人们在生活中会遇到很多实际行动违背内心价值观的情况，这会让我们感到不舒服，甚至带来严重后果，但只要通过反思、理解和有目的的实践，我们就可以弥合这种分歧，踏上自我发现之旅。由此可推知，作者写本文的目的是鼓励人们忠于自己的信仰，坚守本心。故选A。 C Aladdin made a wish to the magic lamp, “Please build a beautiful palace next to the king’s palace.” The next morning, the king found a new palace and a golden walkway between his palace and the new palace. The king met Aladdin at the door when he went to see the new building. Aladdin said, “My Lord, this is my present to the princess. In this way, you can still see each other even after she is married.” The king was touched by Aladdin and agreed to let Aladdin marry his daughter. The wedding of Aladdin and the princess was big and celebrated by the whole city. The magician (魔法师) heard this and decided to bring the lamp back. He made several beautiful lamps and then went to Aladdin and the princess’s palace. He talked to their servants, “Do you have any old lamps? You can exchange them for my new lamps because I’m interested in royal (皇家的) things.” The servants rushed to tell the princess the strange news. The princess agreed and asked them to take Aladdin’s lamp to the magician because she believed it was just a common old lamp. After getting the lamp, the magician quickly made a wish, “Take me home with Aladdin’s palace and the princess.” When Aladdin got home at night he found the palace and the princess were gone. “Maybe the wicked (邪恶的) magician was back,” he thought. Aladdin felt very sad. Suddenly, he remembered the magic ring. 　　Aladdin asked the ring to bring his wife and palace back. 　　“I’m afraid I can’t. It depends upon the magic lamp.” replied the ring. 　　“But at least you can take me to my wife wherever she is.” 　　Then Aladdin was placed upon an area facing the princess’s flat. The princess told Aladdin what happened that night through the window of the flat. 　　“Where did he put the lamp?” Aladdin asked. 　　The princess replied, “He takes it with him all the time.” 　　Aladdin was glad when hearing that. Then he passed the princess a small bottle and told her his plan. 　　That evening, the princess invited the magician to have a great meal. The magician became relaxed when seeing the delicious food and wine (葡萄酒). The princess then filled his cup with wine, again and again, so he soon got drunk. At this time, she secretly put something that Aladdin gave her into the magician’s cup. He drank and soon fell asleep. After that, Aladdin came in. He found the lamp and made a wish. Finally, Aladdin and the princess got home safely. The magician was put in prison. 　　From then on, they lived a happy life and they did many good things for people with the help of the magic lamp. ——Taken from Aladdin and the Magic Lamp 33. What is wrong about the new palace? A. It was close to the king’s palace. B. Aladdin got the palace through the magic lamp. C. It was a gift from Aladdin to the princess. D. It was made of gold. 34. Which word can best describe Aladdin? A. Rich. B. Clever. C. Curious. D. Impatient 35. Which is the correct order of what happened according to the story? a. The magician drank cups of wine. b. Aladdin had an idea of how to save the princess. c. The palace and the princess were gone. d. Aladdin and the princess returned home. A. c-b-a-d B. a-c-b-d C. a-b-c-d D. c-a-b-d 36. What can we infer from the story? A. Aladdin made three wishes to the lamp in all. B. The magic ring was less powerful than the magic lamp. C. The princess didn’t think the magician a nice person at first. D. The king gave Aladdin something that could make the magician fall asleep in the small bottle. 【答案】33. D 34. B 35. A 36. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述阿拉丁借助神灯迎娶公主，后魔法师偷走神灯夺走宫殿与公主，阿拉丁巧用计策夺回神灯、救回公主，最终幸福生活的故事。 【33题详解】 第一自然段“build a beautiful palace next to the king’s palace、this is my present to the princess、a golden walkway”，文中只提到金色走道，未说明宫殿由黄金建成，因此D错误；A、B、C均能在原文找到对应依据。 【34题详解】 倒数第二自然段“passed the princess a small bottle and told her his plan”，阿拉丁想出计策，让公主灌醉魔法师夺回神灯，体现他聪明（Clever）。 【35题详解】 第三、八、九自然段“the palace and the princess were gone→told her his plan→drank cups of wine→got home safely”， 事件顺序：宫殿和公主消失(c)→阿拉丁想出计划(b)→魔法师喝酒(a)→二人回家(d)，对应c‑b‑a‑d。 【36题详解】 第五自然段“I’m afraid I can’t. It depends upon the magic lamp.”，魔法戒指无法独立实现愿望，需依靠神灯，可推出魔法戒指不如神灯强大。 D One afternoon, a talking bird named Harpo arrived at a rescue center in MinnesotE Harpo, a very vocal Moluccan cockatoo, began to talk with the sanctuary’s director, Galiene Cimperman. After some time, Harpo suddenly said, “I hate this bird.” Harpo likely heard that phrase before, but what did he mean by it? According to Cimperman, Herpo was repeating the words, not using them as language. However, she believes the phrase reflected his past traumas (创伤) and that saying it was part of his healing process. Many parrots like Harpo live in rescue centers across the US. Although there is research on parrot memory and problem-solving, their emotions are mostly unexplored. This makes understanding the relationship between parrots and people challenging. Parrots’ intelligence, social nature, and physical needs often make it difficult for them to thrive in captivity. Yet, more than 50 million parrots live in homes and zoos worldwide. Many end up in rescue centers, where volunteers like Cimperman must learn about their past to help them find comfort. There is even less research on whether parrots can experience psychological trauma. However, they have the cognitive abilities necessary to experience long-term trauma. One of the few scientific papers on parrot trauma came from a collaboration between the rescue center and psychologist Gay Bradshaw. The paper describes how parrots at the sanctuary often meet the criteria for PTSD (创伤后应激障碍)。 Parrots in captivity often face distressing experiences from birth. They may be raised in isolation and receive little attention. Parrots are social animals, but as pets, they often have limited contact with humans or other birds. Even kind-hearted owners may struggle to care for them properly. Some parrots face abuse and cannot escape stressful situations At rescue centers, it is essential for parrots to feel in control of their lives. Volunteers help them build trust and allow them to make choices, similar to how they would in the wild. Healing from trauma may take months or even years. By the end of Harpo’s life in 2021, he had become a friendly and joyful bird, no longer saying “I hate this bird.” The possibility that parrots experience emotions similar to humans highlights the need to protect them in captivity and the wild. 37. What can be inferred about the life of parrots in captivity based on Harpo’s experience? A. They can learn to communicate effectively with humans B. They often experience significant emotional trauma. C. They do not have the ability to remember past experiences. D. They can easily adapt to their new environment. 38. What is a big challenge in understanding the relationship between parrots and people? A. The lack of research on parrots’ emotions. B. The lack of interest in studying parrots. C. Parrots’ inability to communicate with humans D. Parrots’ tendency to repeat un comprehended phrases without understanding them. 39. What is one of the strategies rescue centers use to help parrots heal from trauma? A. They provide them with a new owner. B. They give them control over their lives. C. They teach them new phrases to practice. D. They allow them to interact with other animals. 40. Which of the following would be the best title for the text? A. The challenges of keeping parrots in captivity B. A closer look at parrot rescue centers in the US C. The life and times of Harpo: A case study on a talking bird D. Parrots are intelligent, but do we understand their emotions? 【答案】37. B 38. A 39. B 40. D 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了一只名叫Harpo的鹦鹉在救助中心的经历，探讨了圈养鹦鹉可能面临的心理创伤，以及人类与鹦鹉关系的复杂性。 【37题详解】 推理判断题。 根据第1段“According to Cimperman, Herpo was repeating the words, not using them as language. However, she believes the phrase reflected his past traumas (创伤) ”和第4段“Parrots in captivity often face distressing experiences from birth”可知，Harpo的重复话语反映了它过去的创伤，而圈养鹦鹉普遍面临情感创伤。故选B。 【38题详解】 细节理解题。 根据第2段“Although there is research on parrot memory and problem-solving, their emotions are mostly unexplored. This makes understanding the relationship between parrots and people challenging”可知，鹦鹉情感研究不足是理解人鸟关系的挑战。故选A。 【39题详解】 细节理解题。 根据第5段“At rescue centers, it is essential for parrots to feel in control of their lives. Volunteers help them build trust and allow them to make choices”可知，救助中心通过让鹦鹉掌控生活来帮助康复。故选B。 【40题详解】 最佳标题题。 全文围绕鹦鹉的情感和心理创伤展开，强调人类对其情感认知的不足。D项“鹦鹉很聪明，但我们理解它们的情感吗？”最贴合主旨。故选D。 非选择题（共50分） 四、填空（15分） A. 根据括号中所给的汉语或音标写出单词的正确形式，使句子意思完整正确。 When sports players choose uniforms, they often choose their favourite colors. They may not think about the influence ___41___ (仔细地). However, research suggests that wearing red might ___42___ /ɪnˈkriːs/ the chances of winning. When it is possible, choosing red could give a real advantage. After study, British researchers agreed that red helps to win more often. Their research covered ___43___ (几个) different sports, including boxing and football. The data showed a pattern: the player more likely to ___44___ (成功) was often the one wearing a red shirt. However, color is clearly not the only thing to decide the result. Skill, ___45___ (培训，训练), and teamwork can also influence it. So, reaching for the red might be a smart choice, but true victory comes more from skills and hard work. 【答案】41. carefully 42. increase 43. several 44. succeed 45. training 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了运动服颜色对比赛胜负的影响，研究表明红色会提升获胜概率，但同时强调技能、训练与团队协作才是胜利的根本。 【41题详解】 句意：他们往往不会仔细去思考这种颜色所带来的影响。此处修饰动词短语“think about”，需要填入副词，表示“仔细地”的副词是carefully。 【42题详解】 句意：然而，研究表明，穿红色衣服或许会增加获胜的几率。情态动词“might”后接动词原形，音标/ɪnˈkriːs/对应的动词是increase“增加”。 【43题详解】 句意：他们的研究涵盖了几个不同的运动项目，包括拳击和足球。空格后为“different sports”，需要能修饰名词复数的限定词，表示“几个”的单词是several。 【44题详解】 句意：数据显示了一个规律：更有可能成功的选手往往穿着红色上衣。固定搭配be likely to do sth.意为“有可能做某事”，“to”后接动词原形；表示“成功”的动词是succeed，用原形即可。 【45题详解】 句意：然而，颜色显然不是决定结果的唯一因素，技能、训练以及团队合作同样会影响比赛结果。此处和“Skill”、“teamwork”并列，需填名词；表示“培训，训练”的名词是training，不可数，用原形即可。 B.语法填空 There are many high mountains between China and its neighboring country, Laos. The China-Laos Railway has ____46____ (success) cut through those mountains. This amazing achievement was made possible by a large number of Chinese ____47____ (work). They traveled far from their homes ____48____ (build) 1,035 kilometers of railway lines, including 301 bridges and 167 tunnels (隧道). The peacekeepers, “China Rescue”, are just some of the many thousands of Chinese who have spent all of their time and energy ____49____ (help) others around the world. Their actions and ____50____ (effort) bring honor to their homeland and help to build a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind. 【答案】46. successfully 47. workers 48. to build 49. helping 50. efforts 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍了中老铁路穿山越岭的建设成就，赞扬了无数建设者与救援人员的付出，强调他们以辛劳与奉献为祖国争光、助力构建人类命运共同体。 【46题详解】 句意：中国和邻国老挝之间有许多高山。中老铁路成功穿越了这些山脉。句子主语为The China-Laos Railway，谓语动词为has cut，success是名词，其副词形式为successfully，修饰动词cut。故填successfully。 【47题详解】 句意：这一惊人成就的实现离不开大量中国工人。a large number of后接可数名词复数，work表示“工人”时为worker，复数为workers。 【48题详解】 句意：他们远离家乡，去修建1035公里的铁路线路。此处表目的，用动词不定式作目的状语，故填to build。 【49题详解】 句意：他们花费所有时间和精力帮助世界各地的人们。固定搭配spend time/energy (in) doing sth.，表示“花费时间/精力做某事”，故填helping。 【50题详解】 句意：他们的行动和努力为祖国带来荣誉。and连接并列名词，effort此处表泛指“种种努力”，用复数形式efforts。 C. 请阅读下面短文，从方框中选择适当的单词填空，使短文内容完整正确(其中一项为多余选项)。 famous considered besides turn hard smooth Wu Daozi was one of the greatest of all Chinese artists. Wu lost his parents when he was young and he lived a very poor life. The young Wu had to work very ____51____ to make a living. He began to learn painting not from ____52____ painters, but from folk artisans (民间手艺人) in today’s Henan Province. He became the first artist in Chinese art history to ____53____ landscapes into a new kind of painting. Wu also learned a lot in painting human figures. ____54____ landscapes, he is ____55____ as a “Sage of Art” (画圣) in China. During his lifetime, Wu painted more than 300 amazing murals (壁画). 【答案】51. hard 52. famous 53. turn 54. Besides 55. considered 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍了中国唐代画家吴道子的生平与艺术成就，讲述了他出身贫寒、师从民间艺人、开创山水画新技法，最终被尊为 “画圣” 的历程，展现了其在绘画史上的重要地位。 【51题详解】 句意：年轻的吴道子为了谋生不得不非常努力地工作。根据前文“lived a very poor life”可知，此处表示“努力工作”，固定搭配为“work very hard”，用hard。 【52题详解】 句意：他开始学习绘画，不是师从著名画家，而是来自今天河南省的民间手艺人。后文“folk artisans”形成对比，此处表示“著名的画家”，用形容词famous修饰名词painters。 【53题详解】 句意：他成为中国艺术史上第一位将山水画转变为一种新绘画形式的艺术家。此处是固定搭配 “turn...into... ”表示“把……转变为……”，不定式符号to后接动词原形，故用turn。 【54题详解】 句意：除了山水画，吴道子在人物画方面也学到了很多。此处表示“除……之外（还有）”，用介词besides，注意首字母大写。 【55题详解】 句意：在中国，他被认为是“画圣”。固定搭配“be considered as”表示“被认为是……”，此处为被动语态，用过去分词considered。 五、阅读填空(本大题共19小题；满分20分) A) 请认真阅读下列短文，根据所读内容在文章表格中第1-9小题的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词，10题至少20词；并将答案填写在答题卡标号为1-10的相应横线上。 Most architects hope to bring special features to a city, and leoh Ming Pei (贝聿铭), one of the world’s most famous architects, achieved this by designing many classic buildings in cities around the world. The JFK President Library in Boston, US (1979), the Louvre Pyramid in Paris (1989), the Bank of China Tower in Hong Kong (1990) and the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar (2008) are just a few of his many creations. The man behind these landmark buildings passed away on May 16, 2025 at the age of 102. Pei once said that a typical (典型的) style of design is of no help to an architect. Instead, he was known for his special style, bringing together seemingly opposite ideas into each design—East and West, ancient and modern, natural and manmade. This may come from his education. Born and raised in China, he went to the US to study architecture (建筑) at 18. He studied at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and then completed his Master of Arts study at Harvard. “My family’s been there for 600 years,” Pei tried to add local and historical ideas to his designs. When designing the Suzhou Museum in the 2000s, he took new ideas from the city’s beautiful classical gardens. Instead of building a giant to overshadow (使……失色) them, Pei built small halls with traditional white walls and dark roofs, in the style of other gardens. Besides matching his design to the local setting, Pei also thought that light played an important role in creating a lively mood. He cared a lot about sunshine in his designs. The glass pyramid of the Louvre Museum in Paris is a good example. It doesn’t hide the buildings around it. Instead, it reflects (映照) them in the sunlight. It also serves as a huge window, letting sunlight into the museum. His wonderful works earned him many awards, like the Pritzker Architecture Prize (1983), AIA Gold Medal (1979), Royal Gold Medal (2010), Presidential Medal of Freedom (1993) and Praemium Imperiale (1989). What Pei valued most in architecture was that the buildings could “stand the test of time”. As The New York Times sums up, he didn’t just want to solve problems but also to produce “an architecture of ideas”. Ieoh Ming Pei—The Last Master of Modern Architecture Basic information Pei (1923-2025) was one of the world’s most famous architects. He ____56____ his life to designing classic landmark buildings worldwide. Education Born and raised in China, he went to the US to study architecture at 18. His educational background helped ____57____ his design style. Design style & examples He thought a typical style of design was not ____58____ to an architect. Different ideas all ____59____ together in his designs. When designing Suzhou Museum, he tried to make his design ____60____ well with local settings. He valued light in designs and his Louvre pyramid shows this well. ____61____ His famous works ____62____ the JFK President Library, the Louvre Pyramid, the Bank of China Tower and Suzhou Museum. He was ____63____ with many awards such as the Pritzker Architecture Prize and Presidential Medal of Freedom. Your ideas What can you learn from him? (At least 20 words.) _________________________64_________________________ 【答案】56. devoted 57. shape 58. helpful 59. came 60. fit 61. Achievements 62. include 63. honored 64. We should learn from his spirit of pursuing excellence and combining local features with modern design in our study and life. 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍了世界著名建筑大师贝聿铭的生平、教育背景、设计理念、代表作品与所获荣誉，展现了他融合东西方、古今、自然与人文的独特建筑风格，以及他对建筑事业的毕生追求。 【56题详解】 原文首段提到贝聿铭一生为世界各地设计了诸多经典地标建筑，devote one’s life to doing sth.是固定搭配，意为“毕生致力于做某事”，符合语境，用过去式devoted对应其生平。 【57题详解】 原文第四段说明他的教育背景（在中国成长、赴美深造）塑造了他的设计风格，help (to) do sth.结构中用动词原形，shape作动词表示“塑造、形成”，契合文意。 【58题详解】 原文第三段直接提到a typical style of design is of no help to an architect，of no help等同于not helpful，因此填helpful。 【59题详解】 原文第三段指出他的设计将看似对立的理念融合在一起，come together表示“融合、汇聚”，符合“不同理念在设计中融合”的语境，用一般过去时came。 【60题详解】 原文第四段提到他设计苏州博物馆时贴合当地园林风格，第五段也提到matching his design to the local setting，fit well with表示“与……完美契合”，符合文意。 【61题详解】 该栏下内容包含他的代表作品和所获荣誉，属于贝聿铭的“成就”，用复数Achievements作标题，首字母大写。 【62题详解】 该句列举了他的经典作品，include表示“包括、包含”，主语works为复数，用一般现在时include。 【63题详解】 原文提到他的作品为他赢得了诸多奖项，be honored with是固定搭配，意为“被授予……（荣誉）”，符合语境。 【64题详解】 本题为开放性试题，需结合贝聿铭的设计理念、人生追求作答，可围绕“追求卓越、融合创新、尊重本土文化、终身学习”等角度展开，观点积极、符合文意即可。 B) 请认真阅读下面短文，并根据各题所给首字母的提示，写出一个合适的英语单词完整的、正确的形式，使短文通顺。 A great cultural event took place in Fuzhou, Jiangxi Province. The English-language The Peony Pavilion (牡丹亭) by Tang Xianzu was performed (表演) in China for the first time. At the same time, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Dream of Nanke were also performed. These plays created a d____65____ across time and space and showed the shared human feelings of Tang Xianzu and William Shakespeare (莎士比亚). Tang Xianzu from China and William Shakespeare from England were great writers d____66____ the mid-16th century. Though they never met, their works share many similarities. Their works were about t____67____ like love, life and human spirits, and often used “dreams” in plays to express feelings that still touch people today. This idea was shown c____68____ at a gala held by CCTV in Fuzhou. In the drama Tang & Shakespeare, The Peony Pavilion and Romeo and Juliet appeared on the same stage. The performance showed Eastern “pure love” and Western “devoted love”, p____69____ that writers from different cultures can express similar feelings about love and life. The English-language The Peony Pavilion was s____70____ in bringing Eastern and Western cultures together. However, it also faced a challenge: how to make the special singing and music of Kunqu opera easy to understand for English people? To solve this problem, the actors used rhythms (韵律) often found in Shakespeare’s plays and mixed Western and Chinese styles in m____71____, dance and music. With actors from different countries, the performance became a real cultural exchange, not just a translation. Another exciting part of the event was the “Tang-Shakespeare Legacy: Youth Dialogue”, which brought together young actors from China and the UK. These young artists not only keep traditions a____72____, but also bring new ideas to classic works. Their work proves that cultural differences are bridges, not barriers (障碍). As we witness the exchange, we are r____73____ that the influence of Tang and Shakespeare is not limited to their time but lives on in every play, every shared story, and every heart it touches. 【答案】65. dialogue##ialogue 66. during##uring 67. themes##hemes 68. clearly##learly 69. proving##roving 70. successful##uccessful 71. movement##ovement 72. alive##live 73. reminded##eminded 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了江西抚州举办的汤显祖与莎士比亚戏剧文化交流活动，对比两位剧作家作品的共通之处，讲述英文版《牡丹亭》的中西融合演绎，展现跨文化交流的意义。 【65题详解】 句意：这些戏剧搭建起一场跨越时空的对话，展现了汤显祖与莎士比亚共通的人类情感。该处需可数名词单数，在句中作宾语，前文多部中外戏剧同台演出，提示语义与“交流、对话”相关，a后接单数名词，结合首字母d，所以填dialogue。 【66题详解】 句意：中国的汤显祖和英国的莎士比亚都是在16世纪中叶时期的伟大作家。该处需介词，在句中作时间状语，后文“the mid‑16th century”是时间段，提示语义与“在……期间”相关，介词后接时间段，结合首字母d，所以填during。 【67题详解】 句意：他们的作品围绕爱、生命、人文精神等主题，常在戏剧中用“梦”表达至今仍能触动人们的情感。该处需可数名词复数，在句中作介词宾语，后文列举多个创作核心内容，提示语义与“主题”相关，多个主题需用复数形式，结合首字母t，所以填themes。 【68题详解】 句意：这一理念在央视于抚州举办的晚会上被清晰地展现出来。该处需副词，在句中修饰动词shown作状语，修饰动词，提示语义与“清晰地、明确地”相关，副词修饰动词，结合首字母c，所以填clearly。 【69题详解】 句意：这场演出展现了东方的“纯粹之爱”与西方的“忠贞之爱”，证明不同文化的作家能表达关于爱与生命的相似情感。该处需现在分词，在句中作伴随状语，前文演出内容引出结论，提示语义与“证明、表明”相关，现在分词表主动伴随，结合首字母p，所以填proving。 【70题详解】 句意：英文版《牡丹亭》成功促成了东西方文化交融。该处需形容词，在句中作表语，固定搭配be successful in doing sth.“成功做某事”，提示语义与“成功的”相关，be动词后接形容词，结合首字母s，所以填successful。 【71题详解】 句意：为解决该问题，演员借鉴莎士比亚戏剧的韵律，在肢体动作、舞蹈和配乐中融合中西风格。该处需名词，与dance、music并列作介词宾语，后文并列表演元素，提示语义与“动作、肢体表现”相关，并列名词形式一致，结合首字母m，所以填movement。 【72题详解】 句意：这些青年艺术家不仅让传统延续鲜活，也为经典作品注入新思想。该处需形容词，在句中作宾语补足语，固定搭配keep…alive（使……鲜活、存续），提示语义与“鲜活的、存续的”相关，keep后接形容词作宾补，结合首字母a，所以填alive。 【73题详解】 句意：见证这场文化交流时，我们被提醒：汤显祖与莎士比亚的影响不止于他们的时代，更留存于每部戏剧、每个共通故事、每颗被触动的心灵中。该处需过去分词，构成被动语态作谓语，语境提示语义与“提醒、使意识到”相关，“be+过去分词”构成被动语态，结合首字母r，所以填reminded。 六、书面表达(满分15分) 74. 习近平总书记强调：”科技兴则民族兴，科技强则国家强。”假如你是李华，将参加学校“Technology Makes Life Better and Brighter”主题英语演讲比赛。请写一篇演讲稿，内容包括： 1. Why is technology important? 2. How does technology make your daily life better? (Give one or two examples such as AI, robots, and smartphones.) 3. What do you think of technology in future life? 注意： 1．短文中应包含所要求的信息。 2．词数90词左右，开头和结尾已经写好，不计入总词数。 3．短文中请勿提及真实校名及姓名。 Dear all, It’s my great honor to give a speech here. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for listening. 【答案】例文 Dear all, It’s my great honor to give a speech here. As President Xi said, “Technology is vital for national prosperity.” It drives progress and solves problems, making our lives easier and more colorful. For example, smartphones help me study online through various apps and stay connected with friends anytime. AI assistants organize my schedule and answer my questions quickly, saving me much time in my daily life. Moreover, technology improves healthcare with advanced equipment. In the future, I believe it will bring smarter cities and greener energy to protect the environment, creating a much brighter world for everyone indeed. Thank you for listening. 【解析】 【详解】写作步骤 [第一步：审题立意] 确定文体：演讲稿，用一般现在时和一般将来时为主。 明确要点：科技的重要性、科技如何让日常生活更好、对未来科技的看法。 确定人称：第一人称（I/my）。 注意事项：不得透露真实姓名和学校名称，词数90词左右（开头结尾已给，不计入总词数）。 [第二步：构思布局] 三段式结构： 开头段：引用习近平总书记的话，点明科技的重要性。 主体段：分别说明科技对日常生活的改善。 结尾段：展望未来科技的发展，升华主题。 [第三步：要点展开] 要点一：科技的重要性 核心观点：drives progress and solves problems/the key to national development/helps improve people's living standards等 作用效果：making our lives easier/brings more convenience to daily life/enables us to do things more efficiently等 要点二：科技如何让日常生活更好 例子选择：smartphones/AI assistants/robots/online learning platforms等 具体内容：help me study online and stay connected with friends/organize my schedule/saving time等 要点三：对未来科技的看法 核心观点：smarter cities and greener energy/more advanced medical technology/wider use of artificial intelligence等 作用效果：creating a brighter world for everyone/making the environment better/helping solve global problems like climate change等 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025~2026学年度第二学期初三英语阶段练习（2026.5） （时间：90分钟 满分：100分） 选择题（共40分） 一、单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A A study in Germany shows that chocolate may be good for the heart, which is good news for chocolate lovers. The research lasted ____1____ over eight years and it studied the eating habits and health of nearly 20,000 people. Researchers found that chocolate is not as bad as we used to think, and dark chocolate is the healthiest choice because it ____2____ the greatest effects. The study also showed that people ____3____ ate the most chocolate had a lower risk of heart problems. Flavanols (黄烷醇) in chocolate can help reduce blood pressure, and they can be discovered in cocoa beans. However, experts advise people ____4____ too much chocolate at once, as this will lead to weight gain. So it is better to enjoy ____5____ in small amounts. 1. A. with B. for C. at D. by 2. A. showing B. shows C. will show D. to show 3. A. who B. which C. what D. when 4. A. not eat B. not eating C. don’t eat D. not to eat 5. A. it B. its C. it’s D. itself B German philosopher Walter Benjamin’s One-Way Street is a book made up of short pieces. It mainly ____6____ poems, diaries and quick thoughts. It doesn’t follow a normal story but instead feels like walking through a city. Benjamin writes about everyday life, dreams, and how we see the world around us. Reading this book felt like ____7____ a new city without a map. At first, I was confused because there wasn’t a clear storyline. However, I soon started to enjoy its many surprises. One part that stood out for me was when Benjamin compared reading to traveling along a road, and copying a text to walking that road on foot. He said that by copying, we understand the text more ____8____. This made me think about how I study. Sometimes, just reading ____9____ enough—I need to break things down to get it. Benjamin’s writing made me realize that everyday moments can have deeper reasons. Even something as ____10____ as walking to school can tell us about life. His book encouraged me to pay more attention to the small things and learn from them. 6. A. include B. includes C. included D. including 7. A. explore B. to explore C. exploring D. exploration 8. A. deep B. depth C. deeper D. deeply 9. A. not B. isn’t C. doesn’t D. didn’t 10. A. simple B. simply C. simpler D. simplest C Nana looked out of the window. It was starting____11____. Nana felt happy and was thinking about snowmen. She loved making snowmen, and tomorrow she could wear her new____12____ to make the first snowman of this winter with her dad. When Nana woke up the next morning, the sunshine ____13____ in through her bedroom window. Her dad was already up and dressed. He knocked at the door and came into her room with the smell of cold. “Get up, sleep head,” he said with a smile. “Can you guess____14____?” He winked (眨眼). Nana jumped out of her bed and rushed to the window for a look. Then she ran to the kitchen and sat down at the table. While eating, she talked with her father ___15___ about the snowman they would build. This year, they decided they would make the biggest snowman ever! 11. A. snow B. to snow C. snows D. snowed 12. A. gloves’ B. glove C. glove’s D. gloves 13. A. is shining B. shines C. was shining D. will shine 14. A. how deep is the snow B. how deep the snow is C. how long will the snow last D. how long the snow will last 15. A. excited B. excitingly C. exciting D. excitedly 二、完形填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 Among the world’s most mysterious artworks stands The Lute Player (《鲁特琴演奏者》), painted by the Italian artist Caravaggio. There are three very ____16____ paintings, and most people cannot tell which one is the artist’s original (原作). To art experts, there has been broad agreement that the paintings held by Russia’s Hermitage Museum and France’s Wildenstein Collection were created by the artist, ____17____ the one at Britain’s Badminton House is only a copy. But artificial intelligence (AI) disagreed. In September 2025, Swiss AI company Art Recognition said there’s an almost 86 percent chance that Badminton House’s painting is real, while Wildenstein’s one is ____18____ a copy. This event shows AI’s new role in deciding whether an artwork is real. In the past, human experts identified real artworks from copies using their ____19____ knowledge of artists and modern technologies such as infrared imaging (红外成像). Today, AI might serve as another helpful tool for experts. The technology can study small details from images of artworks. It then ____20____ these features with real works by the same artist to find differences that experts and other scientific methods might miss. However, many experts don’t fully trust AI to identify real art. They pointed out that AI can give results without explaining ____21____ it reached them. Also, the technology is only as good as the data it’s trained on, meaning both the number and quality of painting images can affect its accuracy (准确性). The Art Newspaper reported that proper AI training can require thousands of images, but few artists have produced that many works. Artists may also change their styles ____22____, so AI that only looks for fixed patterns can easily make mistakes. As art is subjective, neither AI nor humans can be completely certain about their judgments. Currently, AI ____23____ only the likelihood of a painting being created by a particular artist, so it ____24____ be the only method used for authentication. Instead, it should be used together with human knowledge and scientific testing to reach the most reliable results. “I strongly believe that the future of art authentication ____25____ in the collaboration (协作) between AI and experts,” Art Recognition’s CEO Carina Popovici told ART news. 16. A. common B. different C. unique D. similar 17. A. and B. so C. while D. but 18. A. finally B. likely C. simply D. hardly 19. A. little B. deep C. strong D. powerful 20. A. matches B. compares C. changes D. improves 21. A. that B. what C. how D. whether 22. A. gradually B. suddenly C. instead D. immediately 23. A. invents B. creates C. imagines D. provides 24. A. can’t B. shouldn’t C. may not D. mustn’t 25. A. lies B. depends C. makes D. happens 三、阅读理解(本大题共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分） A On the morning of March 6, Nantong held a meeting. The city wanted to look back at its transport development and make new plans for the future. It has finished the “14th Five-Year Plan” (2021-2025) and will start the “15th Five-Year Plan” (2026-2030). Achievements in 2025 and the past five years In 2025, Nantong grew fast in many ways. Big bridge and tunnel projects across the Yangtze River went well. Workers finished the main tower of the Zhangjinggao Bridge. The Haitai Tunnel was about one-third done, and the Chongqi Bridge was completed. High-speed railways were built faster. A new railway station in Qidong was opened to the public. Water transport got much better. Transport by train and ship went up by 10%, and river transport rose by nearly 25%. Nantong Port worked closely with Shanghai’s Yangshan Port. In the past five years, Nantong has spent 121 billion yuan on transport, 1.6 times more than before. Now Nantong has become an important national transport center. The hope for the 15th Five-Year Plan By 2030, Nantong plans to build a modern transport system. It will spend 160 billion yuan. There will be 6 ways to cross the Yangtze River (bridges or tunnels). More than 210 km of high-speed railways and 630 km of highways will be built. Over 220 km of waterways will be made better for big ships. The airport will serve 8 million passengers every year. And 75% of trips inside the city will be green, such as taking buses, riding bikes or walking. What to expect in 2026 In 2026, Nantong will start 49 projects and spend 22.4 billion yuan. It will begin the Second Sutong Bridge and finish the Chongqi Railway Bridge. The two are both important cross-river projects this year. Nantong will try to make a railway longer to Rudong. New parts of the canal (运河) will be finished, and new port areas will be built. Bus services will be made better. The city will try drone delivery (无人机配送), and small community roads will be repaired. In short, Nantong is becoming an important traffic center to connect with the world better. 26. Which of the following is a success in 2025? A. The Haitai Tunnel was fully dug. B. River transport went down by 25%. C. The Zhangjinggao Bridge was completed. D. The new train station in Qidong opened. 27. What can we learn from the passage? A. All the cross-river projects will be finished in 2026. B. Nantong has achieved a lot in transport these years. C. Nantong will spend 22.4 billion yuan on transport in the next five years. D. 75% of the trips inside the city will be taken by car in Nantong by 2030. 28. Where might this passage come from? A. A travel guide. B. A fashion magazine. C. A science magazine. D. A local newspaper. B Almost everyone has experienced the feeling of discomfort when their actions do not agree with their inner values. A man, for example, values work-life balance yet works 80 hours every week, caring little about his own health and family. Another example is a boy who holds his parents’ love dear but gets angry at them in a moment of stress; or a woman who hopes to live healthily but gives in to the attraction of fast food during moments of weakness. This disagreement can lead to serious results, such as worsening relationships, limited personal growth, and self-doubt. The emotional effects of feeling out of control and unable to live up to our own standards can also be deeply harmful. The shame and upset that go along with these feelings often force us into silence, resulting in more self-doubt. One reason for this silence might be that admitting (承认) to these behaviors can feel like showing a weakness or mistake that society tells us should be kept hidden. What’s more, recognizing this disagreement requires coming face to face with uncomfortable truths about ourselves—a process that is as discouraging as it is necessary for growth. Recognizing and addressing these behaviors can provide a possibility of change. By looking into the causes of our behaviors, we can begin to understand our actions more easily and work toward sticking to our beliefs. Research supports the idea that recognizing this disagreement, together with mindfulness and open communication, can help with this process. These methods help us slow down, reflect (反思), and choose behaviors that follow our values more closely, even in the face of old habits or immediate needs. The key to dealing with this disagreement lies in compassion (同情) for ourselves and others. By developing a culture of openness and by understanding the challenges of aligning behaviors with beliefs, we can begin to break down what prevents us from having conversation and change. Admitting that this disagreement is a shared part of the human experience can enable us to speak openly, find support, and take necessary steps toward the agreement between our inner world and our actions. While the disagreement between our inner values and actions may be common, through reflection, understanding and purposeful practice, we can bridge the divide and set out on a journey of self-discovery. 29. Why does the writer use the examples in Paragraph 1? A. To stress an unavoidable need. B. To show a result of the wrong values. C. To describe a common human experience. D. To introduce a change in people’s relationships. 30. What does the word “aligning” in Paragraph 4 most probably mean? A. Matching. B. Comparing. C. Mixing. D. Confusing. 31. Which of the following would the writer most probably agree with? A. Discomfort forces us to give up our beliefs. B. Our behaviors weaken our understandings of life. C. Open communication makes it possible for us to change. D. Keeping silent allows us time to live up to our standards. 32. What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this passage? A. To encourage people to stay true to their beliefs. B. To prove the importance of having the right values. C. To compare different ways to deal with discomfort. D. To discuss the influence of people’s improper actions. C Aladdin made a wish to the magic lamp, “Please build a beautiful palace next to the king’s palace.” The next morning, the king found a new palace and a golden walkway between his palace and the new palace. The king met Aladdin at the door when he went to see the new building. Aladdin said, “My Lord, this is my present to the princess. In this way, you can still see each other even after she is married.” The king was touched by Aladdin and agreed to let Aladdin marry his daughter. The wedding of Aladdin and the princess was big and celebrated by the whole city. The magician (魔法师) heard this and decided to bring the lamp back. He made several beautiful lamps and then went to Aladdin and the princess’s palace. He talked to their servants, “Do you have any old lamps? You can exchange them for my new lamps because I’m interested in royal (皇家的) things.” The servants rushed to tell the princess the strange news. The princess agreed and asked them to take Aladdin’s lamp to the magician because she believed it was just a common old lamp. After getting the lamp, the magician quickly made a wish, “Take me home with Aladdin’s palace and the princess.” When Aladdin got home at night he found the palace and the princess were gone. “Maybe the wicked (邪恶的) magician was back,” he thought. Aladdin felt very sad. Suddenly, he remembered the magic ring. 　　Aladdin asked the ring to bring his wife and palace back. 　　“I’m afraid I can’t. It depends upon the magic lamp.” replied the ring. 　　“But at least you can take me to my wife wherever she is.” 　　Then Aladdin was placed upon an area facing the princess’s flat. The princess told Aladdin what happened that night through the window of the flat. 　　“Where did he put the lamp?” Aladdin asked. 　　The princess replied, “He takes it with him all the time.” 　　Aladdin was glad when hearing that. Then he passed the princess a small bottle and told her his plan. 　　That evening, the princess invited the magician to have a great meal. The magician became relaxed when seeing the delicious food and wine (葡萄酒). The princess then filled his cup with wine, again and again, so he soon got drunk. At this time, she secretly put something that Aladdin gave her into the magician’s cup. He drank and soon fell asleep. After that, Aladdin came in. He found the lamp and made a wish. Finally, Aladdin and the princess got home safely. The magician was put in prison. 　　From then on, they lived a happy life and they did many good things for people with the help of the magic lamp. ——Taken from Aladdin and the Magic Lamp 33. What is wrong about the new palace? A. It was close to the king’s palace. B. Aladdin got the palace through the magic lamp. C. It was a gift from Aladdin to the princess. D. It was made of gold. 34. Which word can best describe Aladdin? A. Rich. B. Clever. C. Curious. D. Impatient 35. Which is the correct order of what happened according to the story? a. The magician drank cups of wine. b. Aladdin had an idea of how to save the princess. c. The palace and the princess were gone. d. Aladdin and the princess returned home. A. c-b-a-d B. a-c-b-d C. a-b-c-d D. c-a-b-d 36. What can we infer from the story? A. Aladdin made three wishes to the lamp in all. B. The magic ring was less powerful than the magic lamp. C. The princess didn’t think the magician a nice person at first. D. The king gave Aladdin something that could make the magician fall asleep in the small bottle. D One afternoon, a talking bird named Harpo arrived at a rescue center in MinnesotE Harpo, a very vocal Moluccan cockatoo, began to talk with the sanctuary’s director, Galiene Cimperman. After some time, Harpo suddenly said, “I hate this bird.” Harpo likely heard that phrase before, but what did he mean by it? According to Cimperman, Herpo was repeating the words, not using them as language. However, she believes the phrase reflected his past traumas (创伤) and that saying it was part of his healing process. Many parrots like Harpo live in rescue centers across the US. Although there is research on parrot memory and problem-solving, their emotions are mostly unexplored. This makes understanding the relationship between parrots and people challenging. Parrots’ intelligence, social nature, and physical needs often make it difficult for them to thrive in captivity. Yet, more than 50 million parrots live in homes and zoos worldwide. Many end up in rescue centers, where volunteers like Cimperman must learn about their past to help them find comfort. There is even less research on whether parrots can experience psychological trauma. However, they have the cognitive abilities necessary to experience long-term trauma. One of the few scientific papers on parrot trauma came from a collaboration between the rescue center and psychologist Gay Bradshaw. The paper describes how parrots at the sanctuary often meet the criteria for PTSD (创伤后应激障碍)。 Parrots in captivity often face distressing experiences from birth. They may be raised in isolation and receive little attention. Parrots are social animals, but as pets, they often have limited contact with humans or other birds. Even kind-hearted owners may struggle to care for them properly. Some parrots face abuse and cannot escape stressful situations At rescue centers, it is essential for parrots to feel in control of their lives. Volunteers help them build trust and allow them to make choices, similar to how they would in the wild. Healing from trauma may take months or even years. By the end of Harpo’s life in 2021, he had become a friendly and joyful bird, no longer saying “I hate this bird.” The possibility that parrots experience emotions similar to humans highlights the need to protect them in captivity and the wild. 37. What can be inferred about the life of parrots in captivity based on Harpo’s experience? A. They can learn to communicate effectively with humans B. They often experience significant emotional trauma. C. They do not have the ability to remember past experiences. D. They can easily adapt to their new environment. 38. What is a big challenge in understanding the relationship between parrots and people? A. The lack of research on parrots’ emotions. B. The lack of interest in studying parrots. C. Parrots’ inability to communicate with humans D. Parrots’ tendency to repeat un comprehended phrases without understanding them. 39. What is one of the strategies rescue centers use to help parrots heal from trauma? A. They provide them with a new owner. B. They give them control over their lives. C. They teach them new phrases to practice. D. They allow them to interact with other animals. 40. Which of the following would be the best title for the text? A. The challenges of keeping parrots in captivity B. A closer look at parrot rescue centers in the US C. The life and times of Harpo: A case study on a talking bird D. Parrots are intelligent, but do we understand their emotions? 非选择题（共50分） 四、填空（15分） A. 根据括号中所给的汉语或音标写出单词的正确形式，使句子意思完整正确。 When sports players choose uniforms, they often choose their favourite colors. They may not think about the influence ___41___ (仔细地). However, research suggests that wearing red might ___42___ /ɪnˈkriːs/ the chances of winning. When it is possible, choosing red could give a real advantage. After study, British researchers agreed that red helps to win more often. Their research covered ___43___ (几个) different sports, including boxing and football. The data showed a pattern: the player more likely to ___44___ (成功) was often the one wearing a red shirt. However, color is clearly not the only thing to decide the result. Skill, ___45___ (培训，训练), and teamwork can also influence it. So, reaching for the red might be a smart choice, but true victory comes more from skills and hard work. B.语法填空 There are many high mountains between China and its neighboring country, Laos. The China-Laos Railway has ____46____ (success) cut through those mountains. This amazing achievement was made possible by a large number of Chinese ____47____ (work). They traveled far from their homes ____48____ (build) 1,035 kilometers of railway lines, including 301 bridges and 167 tunnels (隧道). The peacekeepers, “China Rescue”, are just some of the many thousands of Chinese who have spent all of their time and energy ____49____ (help) others around the world. Their actions and ____50____ (effort) bring honor to their homeland and help to build a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind. C. 请阅读下面短文，从方框中选择适当的单词填空，使短文内容完整正确(其中一项为多余选项)。 famous considered besides turn hard smooth Wu Daozi was one of the greatest of all Chinese artists. Wu lost his parents when he was young and he lived a very poor life. The young Wu had to work very ____51____ to make a living. He began to learn painting not from ____52____ painters, but from folk artisans (民间手艺人) in today’s Henan Province. He became the first artist in Chinese art history to ____53____ landscapes into a new kind of painting. Wu also learned a lot in painting human figures. ____54____ landscapes, he is ____55____ as a “Sage of Art” (画圣) in China. During his lifetime, Wu painted more than 300 amazing murals (壁画). 五、阅读填空(本大题共19小题；满分20分) A) 请认真阅读下列短文，根据所读内容在文章表格中第1-9小题的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词，10题至少20词；并将答案填写在答题卡标号为1-10的相应横线上。 Most architects hope to bring special features to a city, and leoh Ming Pei (贝聿铭), one of the world’s most famous architects, achieved this by designing many classic buildings in cities around the world. The JFK President Library in Boston, US (1979), the Louvre Pyramid in Paris (1989), the Bank of China Tower in Hong Kong (1990) and the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar (2008) are just a few of his many creations. The man behind these landmark buildings passed away on May 16, 2025 at the age of 102. Pei once said that a typical (典型的) style of design is of no help to an architect. Instead, he was known for his special style, bringing together seemingly opposite ideas into each design—East and West, ancient and modern, natural and manmade. This may come from his education. Born and raised in China, he went to the US to study architecture (建筑) at 18. He studied at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and then completed his Master of Arts study at Harvard. “My family’s been there for 600 years,” Pei tried to add local and historical ideas to his designs. When designing the Suzhou Museum in the 2000s, he took new ideas from the city’s beautiful classical gardens. Instead of building a giant to overshadow (使……失色) them, Pei built small halls with traditional white walls and dark roofs, in the style of other gardens. Besides matching his design to the local setting, Pei also thought that light played an important role in creating a lively mood. He cared a lot about sunshine in his designs. The glass pyramid of the Louvre Museum in Paris is a good example. It doesn’t hide the buildings around it. Instead, it reflects (映照) them in the sunlight. It also serves as a huge window, letting sunlight into the museum. His wonderful works earned him many awards, like the Pritzker Architecture Prize (1983), AIA Gold Medal (1979), Royal Gold Medal (2010), Presidential Medal of Freedom (1993) and Praemium Imperiale (1989). What Pei valued most in architecture was that the buildings could “stand the test of time”. As The New York Times sums up, he didn’t just want to solve problems but also to produce “an architecture of ideas”. Ieoh Ming Pei—The Last Master of Modern Architecture Basic information Pei (1923-2025) was one of the world’s most famous architects. He ____56____ his life to designing classic landmark buildings worldwide. Education Born and raised in China, he went to the US to study architecture at 18. His educational background helped ____57____ his design style. Design style & examples He thought a typical style of design was not ____58____ to an architect. Different ideas all ____59____ together in his designs. When designing Suzhou Museum, he tried to make his design ____60____ well with local settings. He valued light in designs and his Louvre pyramid shows this well. ____61____ His famous works ____62____ the JFK President Library, the Louvre Pyramid, the Bank of China Tower and Suzhou Museum. He was ____63____ with many awards such as the Pritzker Architecture Prize and Presidential Medal of Freedom. Your ideas What can you learn from him? (At least 20 words.) _________________________64_________________________ B) 请认真阅读下面短文，并根据各题所给首字母的提示，写出一个合适的英语单词完整的、正确的形式，使短文通顺。 A great cultural event took place in Fuzhou, Jiangxi Province. The English-language The Peony Pavilion (牡丹亭) by Tang Xianzu was performed (表演) in China for the first time. At the same time, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Dream of Nanke were also performed. These plays created a d____65____ across time and space and showed the shared human feelings of Tang Xianzu and William Shakespeare (莎士比亚). Tang Xianzu from China and William Shakespeare from England were great writers d____66____ the mid-16th century. Though they never met, their works share many similarities. Their works were about t____67____ like love, life and human spirits, and often used “dreams” in plays to express feelings that still touch people today. This idea was shown c____68____ at a gala held by CCTV in Fuzhou. In the drama Tang & Shakespeare, The Peony Pavilion and Romeo and Juliet appeared on the same stage. The performance showed Eastern “pure love” and Western “devoted love”, p____69____ that writers from different cultures can express similar feelings about love and life. The English-language The Peony Pavilion was s____70____ in bringing Eastern and Western cultures together. However, it also faced a challenge: how to make the special singing and music of Kunqu opera easy to understand for English people? To solve this problem, the actors used rhythms (韵律) often found in Shakespeare’s plays and mixed Western and Chinese styles in m____71____, dance and music. With actors from different countries, the performance became a real cultural exchange, not just a translation. Another exciting part of the event was the “Tang-Shakespeare Legacy: Youth Dialogue”, which brought together young actors from China and the UK. These young artists not only keep traditions a____72____, but also bring new ideas to classic works. Their work proves that cultural differences are bridges, not barriers (障碍). As we witness the exchange, we are r____73____ that the influence of Tang and Shakespeare is not limited to their time but lives on in every play, every shared story, and every heart it touches. 六、书面表达(满分15分) 74. 习近平总书记强调：”科技兴则民族兴，科技强则国家强。”假如你是李华，将参加学校“Technology Makes Life Better and Brighter”主题英语演讲比赛。请写一篇演讲稿，内容包括： 1. Why is technology important? 2. How does technology make your daily life better? (Give one or two examples such as AI, robots, and smartphones.) 3. What do you think of technology in future life? 注意： 1．短文中应包含所要求的信息。 2．词数90词左右，开头和结尾已经写好，不计入总词数。 3．短文中请勿提及真实校名及姓名。 Dear all, It’s my great honor to give a speech here. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for listening. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $